Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-12
Notions of Simon.

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Notions of Simon.
l have I notion when see three, four or more
workmen, while about their work. with an old or
new pipe, or cigar in their mouths smoking, that
they have not the interest of their employer in
view. but their own particular pleasure TO crafty
have a notion when | see a man walking the
treet 8, or on the sidewalk, filling God pure air
with that foul, offensive oder, tobacco smoke,
that he has more regard for his own pleasure than
for his neighbors, have notion when | see q
young or old man riding with lady, blowing his
detestible cigar or tobacco smoke in her face, to
her great disgust, that he is more in love with him
self than with her. have a notion when | see
man enter the store, office other place of business
of his friend or neighbor, and continues to smoke
or pulls out his pipe for the purpose of smoking,
without asking permission, is guilty of breach
of polteness. | have a notion when | enter a
beautiful new dwelling house and see the other
wise white clean floors, all stained up with tobac-
CO spit, issued from a place that should be clean,
the mouth of the workmen, that they have little
regard for cleanliness. the wishes Of the owner
Of the dwelling. SIMON
Death of Alden Jackson.
Hon. Alden Jackson died yesterday in Waldo
boro', aged 81 years, of that fatal malady,
Brght's disease of the kidneys. Mr.. Jackson is
well known from the various public Offices he has
held. He was born in the town Of Jefferson, in
Lincoln county, where he received a common
school education. He attended also the Lincoln
Academy, we believe, in Newcastle, and became
we Il fitted at that and other institutions for the
profession Of teaching, upon which he entered
with considerable enthusiasm after receiving his
education. He afterwards engaged in various
business enterprises, among which was the build
ing OF the Portland Breakwater, in Portland har
bor He was also at one time in the oil cloth bust
ness, but became better known to the public when
called in 1850 to the Office of Deputy Secretary Of
State, under Hon. John G. Sawyer, who was
then Secretary of the State. Mr.. jackson filed
the place from 1850 to 1853, inclusive. He was
elected Secretary of State and held that position
in 1916, and again in 1857, holding the place
three terms. lie was Secretary of the Maine
Electoral College in 1856 and 1872. He resided
in Augu sta several years, living on Green street
and was greatly respected by those of our citizens
"ho Weie ioitubhlt euougn 10 make MS acqualn-
lance. He removed from here to Wsldoboro
about the year 1865, to assist his father-n.law in
business, the Hon. Joseph Clark, a wealthy
and enterprising shipbuilder in that town.
This was his home until the time of bis DEATH
But his rare clerical talents would not permit him
to remain quietly at home. On the 25th of March,
1872, he was appointed Deputy Secretary of State
under Mr.. Stacy, and continued to serve under
Messrs. Peiham and Chadbourne, until the lst of
April, 1876, when he resigned the place, having
filed the full measure of his service. 1t will thus
be seen that he has had large experience, and to
this may be added thorough ledge of and
close attention to business, with a uniform kind
ness and courtesy to all who had any business at
the office or State House. With these quslifca-
tons he has made thoroughly reliable and popu-
lar officer, model, systematic Secretary of State,
with no superior whatever, possessing clerical
qualifications Of the very highest order Physi-
cally and naturally inclined to life of ease and
comfort, his ever active mind impelled him for
ward in the constant discharge of duty and when
be retired from the State House. the State lost one
Of its most faithful and competent officials. He
was kind hearted and obliging, with quick ear
to listen to the cry of distress, and a liberal hand
to relieve. lie was sman Of unblemished charac-
ter and integrity. In his own town, the ancient
borough. he was one of the most respected and
honored citizens. lie leaves wife and children.
Report OF K.nnebee County Lodge. 1. 0.
OF q. II.