Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-08

Local ann State Nems.
Another party of gentlemen from this city,
started for Moosehead Lake, yesterday morning.
Harvey's old hulk in the Kennebec has become
a nuisance. Salt won't save it,
Henry Smith is said to be the swiftest runner in
our midst.
Mr.. Spiller at the Cony House desires au agent
for the Victor Sewing Machine Company.
Plenty of nice salmon selling cheap at Central
fish market.
Strawberries are down n prices again. ]. w.
Clapp will sell for twenty cents per box to-day
friday.
Down in Machias delivery wagon of market
man moves about town to the music Of a chime
Of bells.
Those who like peaches have the satisfaction of
knowing that the orchards promise an abundant
harvest this season.
The trustees Of Tufts College have elected Hon
Israel Washburn of Portland, President of the
board.
Those who are troubled with the ravages Of the
Colorado potato bug, can find the medicine to
knock them end over end, at c. Beale & Co.'S.
Mr.. Charles White, who left the city for the
Black Hills, few days since, has returned, and
will probably be contented TO re main among his
friends.
A lady is to canvas this city and vicinity for an
elegant volume containing Moody's sermons COM
plete, sold at the marvelously low price of $3.50.
The work recommends itself.
The wooden store occupied by Chadwick, as
saloon on Water street, is to be removed to the
lot next south of Bittucs store, and fitted up for
the of Mr.. Geo. II. Cross, steam and gas filter.
nr. George w. Martin is probably the best shot
with rifle in town. He practiced with the State
House Rifle Association recently, but on account
Of being superior shot, was not allowed to COM
pete for the prize.
Deane Pray & Co.. rece ved yesterday another
large lot Of thin clothing. consisting of listers
busters, white vests, flannel SUITS gauze and under
clothing. Also q lot of straw hats, all of which
they will offer at greatly reduced prices.
An ofchardist in this vicinity fools the caterpil.
Jars by entwining the trunks Of his trees with
band of cotton batting. The caterpillars come
up to the cotton as courageousy as possible, and
after struggling to get the band. fall back in
dsmay. and then make off to climb some ones
trees who hasn't heard Of the remedy
The Gardiner Journal says that Mrs. Marcia
S. Taylor, daughter of l.. Pettygrow of Gardiner,
was passenger on board the steamer City San
Francisco, which struck unknown rock May
10th, and became total loss in 60 minutes. A
Mexican boat happening 10 be near took off all
the crew and passengers.
In reference to the needy blind boy referred to
in yesterdays Daily, gentleman 10 this city says
81 desire that the public should know that he was
put off the train and left at the depot in this city
at o'clock in the morning. because be had no
money to pay his passage to Bangor Such I'M
feeling and cruel acts should not pass unrebuked
in a christian community like ours
A valuable new song book has just been issued
School Song Book" bv c. Everest, and published
for the use of normal schools, academies and
scminares. The book has l1G large pages which
filed, partly with instructive matter, and part
ly with fine collection of two-pait and three
part songs. The composers are of the best. The
book is for sale by J. F. Pierce.
is well worth trip to IIailowell, to take a
look through the Granite Works Of the Ilaowoll
Granite Co. They have nearly completed the
Goddess of Liberty, which is to surmount the Pill
grim's Monument at Plymouth The Gardiner
Home journal.
That may be all right, Brother Morrell, but we
never hear of the Goddess of Liberty with bible
under her left arm, and with her light hand point
ing heavenward! We believe that represents Faith
Lieut.. F. l.. lockwood, of the L. S. Revenue
Marine Service, is at home in this city. having
reached here Wednesday evening. On arriving
he found official documents ordering him to San
Francisco, Cal, to report at once board the
revenue steamer Thomas Corwiu," Capt. John
w. White. commanding. Lieut.. lockwood i'm
mediately communicated with the department a:
Washington, and had his leave OF absence extend
ed fifteen days, which be will spend with his
friends here; at the expiration of that time be
will start for San Francisco, TO be absent probably
nearly two years.
Sad Case OF Suicide.
Mr. Orrin Pratt of Weeks Mills, in China, a
farmer in comfortable circumstances, committed
suicide by cutting his throat with razor, yester-
day morning about seven o'clock. For a year
past he has been much depressed, caused by the
loss Of his son, lad ten wears old. Mr.. Pratt
has had much sympathy and acts of kindness from
his felow-citiz.as during his trials. Mr.. Pratt
leaves wife, and one little four years old.
Home Talent.
A very entertaining minstrel concert was given
on Tuesday evening, at the amusement hall of the
Insane Hospital by troupe composed entirely of
the attendants Of the Asylum. The music was
good; the singing excellent; the jokes and local
hits chaste and witty. Mr.. L. W. Priest, who was
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