Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-10

a CoilttNlOu VI Piauts 10 W We So'N - NN~-
ton by Geo. w Jones.
Rev. DR.. Kicker is in the city, greatly improved
in health.
Mr.. Lemuel Fowler, of the firm of Fowler,
lIamen & Smith, who spent the winter in Flori-
ia, is expected home the last of this week.
. NJ ulton has at his neat and attractive Central
Marfet. nice fresh hslibut mackercl ami shad,
and all the usual varieties of fish
Winter has Topped back and is now doing its
hest to atone for the delightful weather given us
10 Apri.s
Brock and McClench of Hallowell, are shipping
their old ice, to southern ports. 1t is probably
sold at very low price.
Wesley avenue, at the campground of the Ken
uebec Valley Assoc aton, in Richmond, is being
extended Some of the cottages are in the way
and have been moved.
In the article on the Permanent Exhibition in
Philadelphia, published Tuesday, in paragraph de-
scrlptive OF the Trophies please read architectural
design, instead of agricultural design
South Gardiner is town that is full OF life, and
Is constantly spreading out in its dimensions. Ten
new dwelling houses going up in the vicinity
of the new Bradstreet saw mill, and a new store
The place is built up entirely by its manufactures.
The Season" at the Insane Hospital closed on
Tuesday evening with a dramatic performance of
great interest and considerable merit. The enter
tainments that have been given there the past win
ter have been helps to the patients and has let 10
good deal of light to their darkened minds.
A gentleman in the city yesterday. who re-
lates that eighty-one years ago. when a boy of
eight summers, he came to Augusta with his faith
er and saw man whipped at the public whipping
post, located in the square near the court house.
The son naturally turned away from the spectacle,
b 1t his father compelled him to stay through the
whole "show" wanted him "to see what they
did with man who steals" The boy is now
old man, but his mind is as clear as summer
morning He resides in Newport.
The Vienna Hillside Mineral Spring Water,
which is advertised in our columns, is coming in
TO extensive use for various diseases enumerated.
Agencies for the sale Of this beverage that can be
recommended without detriment to the public in
terests have been established in this city and also
at Hallowell, so that all may test its merits.
For humor Of all kinds it is said to be unsurpassed.
1t has the same qualities as the celebrated Poland
waters in their most potential and concentrated
qualities The proprieors of the spring, which is in
Vienna, in this county, have been offered a large
sum for one-half the spring property.
We notice with pleasure the moveme Mt about
being commenced of extending the lines OF the
Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Co. through this
state, the terminu. of which is now at Portland
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thence by the Shore route. via Bath and Rock
isnd to Bangor and the east. We learn that an
fort is to be made to bring about this desirable
result at an early day. The Atlantic & Pacific
0. has proved itself the only effective competi-
+ that has been established against a monopoly
~ the telegraph business in the U. $, and its ad-
ut to the capita of this State should meet with
hearty welcome and patronage by this commu-
ty. 1t is hoped that the line viii reach this city
the course OF sixty days.
Last Sunday, Eli Jones of China, and Dorcas
smiley of vassalboro, held meeting, which was
VIII attended, at the North Parish meeting house.
Mr.. Jones subject in the forenoon was drawn from
the 4th chapter of Johns Gospel, being the incl
dent in VIII ieh Christ met the Samaritan woman at
the well. He said, in connection with the dis
course. that year ago, in company with others.
he had visited the very place where the converse
lion had taken place between the Saviour aud the
woman, and had read the chapter nder those cir
cunstances. In the afternoon he spoke from the
text, "God is love" He had read the bible many
INES but could find NJ three words that contained
much. He showed in what ways the Father
-hows His love, being ready to receive aud love
lis children If they will repent and believe in
linn.
To-day the Capitals Guards of this city, will
I've a reception to the Auburn Light Infantry
The Auburn Company will arrive the regular
afternoon train, at quarter to four o'clock, when
they will be met at the depot by the Guards. A
line will be formed Immediately, and beaded by the
lIallowell Cornet Band. the Guards will escort the
Infantry through the principal streets of the city
"a both sides of the river, the march continuing
atil about o'clock. The guests will take supper
ct the Cony House, where they will remain dur
z their stay in the city. At 8 o'clock. at Gran
Hall, there will be An inspection by the proper
s. 4te officials, and an exh bton drill Ats o'clock
will be followed by grand military and
ic ball, with music by Essmsn's Band of Lew
On. On Friday forenoon the members Of the
tlantry will receive courtesies from the Guards
be shown the various points of interest, re-
Ia. ming home on the noon train.
~kOwhegan Locals.
\ rousng temperance meeting occurred here
Sunday The announcement that "blg guns
were to fire, brought out full house. The church
.rryices were postponed throughout the day. and
neighboring clubs were largely represented
Mr.. VIM. A. Langley Of Bangor the principal
aker. Truly Mr.. Langley is an original genius
lie mingles, in a remarkable manner. the sublime
18th the ridiculous, the pathetic with the humor.
rs, and logic with appeal. His smiles were to
point, and forcibly illustrated. Every sentence,
though sometimes crude and nelegant spsang
from a heart intensely interested in this noble
work. Mr.. Inman of Augusta also spoke ,portraying
forcble manner, his frightfu experience with
aicohoc liquors. The other speakers were Kelly
# Winthrop, Simmons, Keniick and Nye of Fair
teld. and Savage, Hutchins and Moore of Arson
Inc excellent singing by the different chors of the
village should be noticed. Sundays work was
tle most important temperance rally of the sea
son. and will give new encouragement to the
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