Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-25
NalIomfIl Ioral Mems.



The death Of Mr.. John Lowe Il of this city, on
Thursday last, 23d inst, at the age of - years,
removes from our community one of our Oldest
and most respected citizens. For several years
Mr.. Lowell has been failing in health and bodily
vigor, though his mind retained to all appearance
the strength of former years. lie has had FIRE.
quent premonitions Of paralytic atlicon Of the
system, and on Sabbath evening last he expert
enced a slight attack, but rallied in few hours,
and on Tuesday was able to walk down street.
and appeared in his usual health. On Thursday
morning at about o'clock he suffered another
shock OF alarming severity, which resulted in
death at about six o'clock Z. NJ. From the time
of this last attack to his death he remained en-
urely unconscious and passed away without a
struggle. With one exception, we believe, Mr..
Lowell was the Oldest remaining citizen born in
the town; and from his early manhood until
within few years, be had been actively engaged
in business As a wholesale and retail grocer, and
was well known to the trade throughout this Sec
ton of the State. Mr.. Lowell has been a leading
and consistent member of the Methodist Episco
pal church In this city for many years, and he has
always sympathized with and joined actively in
the PROMOTION of temperance and morality gener-
ally snd>was ever ready with COUNSEL and aid IN
the advancement of the material interests of the
city. lie leaves widow about his own age, three
sons, one brother and an extended circle of other
relatives aud friends who will cherish his memo
ry and respect and honor his virtues and consist
ent piety. Funeral services will be attended at
his late residence at two o'clock this Saturday
afternoon.
+. II. jackson, Esq, of this city, Informs Us
that from four potatoes cut and planted in fifteen
hills in his garden, he gathered five pecks of tu-
bers of large size and quality in spite of Colorado
beetles or other drawbacks. The potatoes are OF
the white Prolific" variety and among the
very best for table use.
We learn that during the two or three weeks
vacation of Rev. Mr.. Newconbe, pastor of the
Baptist church in this city, there will be no after
noon service in the church. Sabbath school at
halt-past ten A. NJ, and prayer meetings on Sab.
bath and Wednesday evenings, as usual.
The moon rose almost totally eclipsed on Thurs
day evening last, to the great surprise of those
not posted IN the predictions of the MAINE Far
mers Almanac" published by Messrs. Masters &
Llvermore of this city at ten cents copy at re
tail Perhaps other almanacs contained the same
calculation; but the Maine Farmers is always re-
liable to the moment. Some of the boys thought
they must use smoked glass in order to view the
wonders of the eclipse to periectio but be fore
they could get ready with their aids the earth
quietly withdrew her shades and all was over.
" e heard one little fellow inquire if there would
not be another chance for a sight of the eclipse,
the following night, and appeared much disap-
pointed at the want of accommodation manifested
by the three great luminaries engaged in tht
show business on Thursday evening.
The frost foretold by one of the weather
prophets Tor Friday night did not put in an ap-
pesrance. The weather did not seem to favor
just then.
We learn that twenty-five kegs and barrels OF
liquor have been brought into this city for Angus
Ia and llallowell parties by railroad, during the
past month, to say nothing of the quantities by
steamer. Where does this amount of liquor 20
10, and who drinks il are questions worthy the
attention Of parents and lovers of good order
generally, as well as of the city authorities.