Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-18
NalloWeII I0ral Nems.
Obituary.


The many friends, old neighbors and acquaint-
ances of Mr. Alden Sampson long engaged in
the manufacture Of ole oths in this city and other
localities, will be panied to learn of his
death at his residence in the city of New York on
Tuesday last, al the age of about seventy years.
Mr.. Sampson has been identified with the bus.
ness interests Of this community during his whole
active life; and has Away, held high position as
an honest honorable b minded. enterprsing and
reliable business man; ever ready to aid in every
laudable work of charity or benevoeuce, and ina
quiet and unostenstious manner disposng grstu-
tiles among those in circumstances OF distress or
need. For the past few years Mr.. sampson has
resided in New York, where the firm of A. Samp-
son x Sons transact business to a large amount in
connection with their extensive establishment in
this city There has perhaps never been man in
this community more generally respected and be-
loved than the subject Of this brief notice; and
his memory will long be cherished by those 30
fortunate as to enjoy his acquain .ance and esteem.
We are informed that on Tuesday afternoon
last a child of Me-. William AMI Mrs Emily Davis.
residing at the south end Of Water street, in this
city, accidentally fell into the river, when its
mother ru she'd to the rescue and jumped into the
water to save the child. Not b. ing able 10 swim
her Efforts were poweress, and both mother and
CHI lid would have drowned had not two young
men, Mr.. Calvin Dow and O. w. Dearborn, who
near at hand, plunged in and brought both
safely to land. As the water in the river is very
high, the rescue was accomplished with considera-
BILE difficulty, and at no little personal risk to the
brave young men who thus periled their lives III q
noble and successful effort to save those about 10
perish.
An alarm of FIRE in this city was caused one
brush on Thomas WHAT at the old town land
ing. 1t is folly to raise an alarm Of fire with
out first ascettaining whether not sufficient
justification may exist. "Bc sure you are night,
then go ahead
Divine services will be held 10 the Episcopal
church IN this city, on Good Friday, Ito morrow
at half past ten A. NJ, three =. NJ, and seven
O'Clock in the evening. Preaching 10 the morn.
ing and evening by the Rector, Rev. H. Saw
yer.
The committee having in charge the manage
ment of the Fair and Levee of the j. b. Hub
bard Post 6. A. r., of this city, to be held in
Wilson Hall, on Thursday and Friday evenings,
April 25th and Doth, are making satisfactory
progress, and receive encouI agement of obtain
ing aid from citizens generally, The la
dies particularly, are invited to furnish the ia
bes with refreshments, fancy articles, &C.
Gas has been introduced into the Episcopal
church in this city. and the improvement over
the old kerosene burners is most marked and
pleasing. A chandelier in the centre, W it'll nine
burners, double bracket upon each side OF
the chaucel, furnish brilliant light for the inte-
rior of the church, while the entrances are pro-
vded with burners as needed We learn that
the entire expense was about one hundred dol
lars
The lalies of the Univer.alist church and So
cety of this city gave an entertainment and
supper at the vestry of their church on Tuesday
evening last We learn that the occasion was
one of plessursble and profitable interest
Messrs. Willism Wilson and J. H. Leigh of
this city, with their wives, arrived home from
their four weeks trip to the Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas, and other southern localities of interest, on
TUESDAY evening last. The entire journey, at
this season Of the year, when the south present.
all the attractions of early spring-time must have
been beautiful and pleasurable in the extreme.
Our traders are replenishipg their stocks with
new and seasonable goods, in anticipation Of a
lively spring trade. 1t is undoubtedly settled
fact that our merchants are always prepared to
meet all demands of trade, and at prices as low
as the lowest.
Charley Norcross is out with his newly painted
Job Wagon" and keeps business moving when
ever opportunity offers.
The festive hand organ grinder, with his little
monkey, may be expected at any moment, ready
for furnishing eut-of-door concerts for the juve-
niles of our kennebec cities at short notice, and
on reasonable terms.
The favorite Yacht "Nele" has already been
towed to her anchorage grounds, rear Of Davis
clothing store on Water street 10 this city, and
will he fitted for taking her advance pos iton
in the kennebec fleet for the season.