Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-13

Eoral ano State Mems.
Early gardeners have hal their peas planted
some days.
Il Is said that recent death in Aurora was the
first in that town for three ycars.
The oakland National Bank of Gardner, pr
poses to reduce its capital to $4,000.
The Auburn Light Infantry have accepted the
invitation of the Capital Guards to visit this city.
Strawberries, at 81 % per quart, have appeared
ia our market; also cdcumbers and lettuce.
The Knickerbocker Steam Towage Company
are ready for business with six powerful tugs.
We have received from supt. Albert P. Marble
report of the public schools of Worcester, Mass.
The first shad of the is for sale at the
Genital Fish Market, on. S. Moulton's.
To day and tomorrow are the last days which
those wishing to purchase furniture Of j. II. Dol
LIVER. will have.
Yesterday was observed by the churches
throughout New England as q day of Fast and
Prayer
We cannot expect that snow sqlall Will lay
our dust every day, but soon the street sprinkler
will be nece ssary.
The Union says that Mrs. Emily n. Holmes of
Machiasport, has an ivy that grew l63 feet in six
months.
The announcement of the appearance OF the
Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell may be
found in another column.
The Connor Cadets will meet this evening at
1.30 at the armory Of the Capital Guards, There
will be q drill and an important business meeting.
The Wentworth Spring Company Of Gardiner,
has been formed into stock company. 1t is en-
titled the Wentworth Spring and Axle Company.
Capital 100000.
Mrs. Hodges will orcn on Friday and Saturday,
April 10 and IA, spring millinery. The la
dies cordially invited to call at Nos Bridge
Block.
The Star Of the East, having been put in excel
lent condition, will make her first trip from Gardi-
act as agent of the boat in this city.
Daring the trial of the boy Cox in Bath, the
Court House is densely packed with spectators,
many of them being ladies'. The Times says there
is no installing the general feeling Of sympathy
for one so young in such situation.
The entertainment last evening at Granite Hall,
in aid Of the Old Ladies Home, was a success
every way, the hall being ell filed and all were
well entertained. The affair closed with social
dance.
At the last meeting Of the Centennial Club held
" Wednesday evening, the following officers for the
coming year were elected President j. w.
C!apr; Vice President, Miss Ada WEIGH; Treas
urer, ii. W. Gallison; Secretary Miss Nellie
Smith
An Interesting occasion was celebrated yesterday
morning. at the Episcopal church, when MIR. Vim.
l.. Hollis Of Gai diner united in marriage with
Miss Mary L. Ladd Of this city. There was large
attendance Of relatives and friends. The ceremo-
n was performed by Rev. Mr.. Ufiohn.
A Chicago paper states that two of the company.
whch started from Skowhegan Tor the Black ii lis
last week, were allured into a gambling hole in
nat city and robbed. One los, $50, the other $40.
1t is also stated that the company are obliged to
r-m,in at Cheyenne for the present, being unable
TO proceed on account OF hostile Indians.
The Right Worthy Grand Body of the Order of
G ,od Tcmplars win meet in Portland, on the 22i
of May, when dignitaries of the Order from every
quarter of the globe will be present; the Grand
Templars of Maine will give the body hearty
nd will oiy tha nh res
of welcome.
Mr.. P.O. Vickciy wilferect two houses
Spring Street, this season. The foundation of one
is being laid and when the building is finished
will be occupied BY Mr.. Jos. Cocord. The other
win be fine residence for his own use. 1t Will
front on Winthrop ST., and will add much to the
appearance of that portion Of the city.
The Common Cadets will give grand entertain
IN mt in Granite Hail. on Tuesday evening of next
week. The entertainment will consist of two
PLAYS, school," and "Briganzio the Brigand,'
aad will conclude with social dance. The plays
will be well represented, as they have long been
il preparation, aud an enjoyable occasion viii be
furnished to all. Further particulars may be
fJuad in the alver isement
PerAonai.
State Superintendent Of schools, Mr.. W. j.
Cor,hell, has returned to his duties at the State
house, after brief visit to his home in Calais.
Mr.. W. NJ. Rist editor Of the Belfast Age, was
in this city yesterday.
Business Changes.
According to the Farmer quite number of
business changes are in contemplation here
Messrs. DOW aud Storer, who propose goiog to
California, have sold out their meat and provis-
in store unde; Granite Hall, to M. Joseph Ii.
Deliver. Messrs. Holway & Robinson, the well
known wholesale grocers and dealers in -four and
gran are to give up the grocery part of their bus
mess, and will occupy only the second story of
thar premises for the storage of flour. Mr. Rob-
in on is to remove to Lewiston where they have
enlarged their business to include coal, while Mr.
Howay will remain and take charge OF the bust
ness here.
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