Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-02-06
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Fatal Accident.

Fatal Accident.
Mr. William Arnold, aged thirty five years,
while engaged in hosting stone at the granite
quarries in this city, on Monday afternoon last,
was Instantly killed by the falling OF a derrick
which struck him upon the head, crushing his
skull and face in shocking manner Observing
the guys that held the derrick giving way, Mr..
Arnold started to rescue his horse, which he con-
sidered in danger, and thus brought himself in a
. sitlon to receive the fatal blow. Had he re-
NAMED in his position, he would have been safe
from harm. Mr. Arnol lived near the euarres,
and his wife and 20 children were plunged into
the deepest sorrow and affection by this sudden
calamity. Coroner liawes was called to view the
body; but circumstances causing the accident
plainly indicated that no blame could be attached
to any one, and an inquest was deemed unneces-
sary. This is the first fatal accident that has oc-
Cured at the quariies or stone yards of the Hall
DWELL Granite Company during the entire period
OF their extensive operations.
A regular monthly meeting of the city council
was held at the city rooms on Monday evening
last. An order passed iustrucling the asses
sors to settle with James Ill. Leigh. Treasurer for
1915, &c and II. and report to the city council.
A committee consisting OF aldermen G ). Fuller
and G. c. McCausland and councilmen b. ID.
Wood and j. j. Jones. was appointed to appraise
the stock and produce at the city farm. Alder
man Chas. +. Fuller was appointed 10 appraise
the liquors at the city agency, and report to the
council the amount on hand. The city agent re-
ported liquors sold for the past month to the
amount of $3.50 Roll OF accounts was passed,
and the council adjourned to Monday evening
next at I O'Clock. Meetings will be held every
Monday evening during the month, 10 facilitate
the closing up of the business of the current year.
Our various ice companies are now running
their works to their utmost capacity, and housing
daily huge qusntties of the best and purest ice
ever formed a visit to these localities of activity
will give one some idea of the labor and care re-
quired to do the work to advantage.
We learn that an association has been formed
composed of the members of the Temple of Hon.
or in this city, for the purpose of giving dramatic
entertainments for the benefit of the order. Good
progress has been made in the way OF preparation
and due notice will be given of the first enterta
ment Of the season.
Welearn that the Temperance Reform meeting
at City Hall on Monday evening, was largely at
tended, and the exercises consisted of readings by
Mr.. c. III. Berry OF Gardiner, and speeches by
Rev. Mr.. LeLscheur, J. NJ. Alexander and others,
were exceedingly interesting.
Casks have been inserted through the ice on the
river for of the fire engine in case of neces
sty should a fire occur out OF reach Of our city
reservoirs.
Mr.. J. j. Bowman Of this city, while engaged
with his team hauling gravel on Monday last, was
thrown from his sled by coming in contact with
another team, and considerably bruised about the
head and shoulders. Fortunately no bones were
broken, and he will be able to resume his
labors. 1t was narrow escape from fatal acci
dent.
A public temperance meeting will be held in
Templar's Hall on Friday evening next, .. half
past o'clock for the discussion of the general
subject of temperance at home throughout the
State. All are invited
meeting of the Hallowell Benevolent society
will be held at the residence of Rev. Mr. Harding
on Thursday afternoon and evening next, accord
ing to previous announcement. This society has
been engaged in active benevolent labors for
nearly century, accomplishing much good in
this community.