Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-27
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loral ann State Mems.
Large quantitie. of grain are being planted in
Aroostook county.
Beaut ful April showers yesterday. 1t was not
safe 10 venture out without umbrella.
The grass in Name was never known to be in
such state of forwarlness in April as it is now
Devine ( Howard have preventive for the
dphtheria See their attractive advertisement.
How MANY of our readers are aware that It is
against the law to punch hole through silver
coin
Prof Rosedae lecured again last evening
his lecture being full Of information and amuse-
ment as usual.
The new silver dollar is 80 scarce around here
that there certain persons who, when they get
one, regard it with certain species of Idollsr try
An exchange says
The first impression that the English design
gives YOU. is that the eagle has just been reused
from q brown study by a most awful and unex-
pected swipe across the back with stuff d club
terday on our streets under rather iuauspcious
circumstances. But the rain did not prevent the
oiganist from pouring forth the beautiful lay of
'Gentle Spring" in its usual heart thrilling man
ner
The Dexter Gazette says:
The Camden Herald saws that monkey be
longing to g resident of that town committed sui
eide 1t is supposed that his master may have got
al in 10 xhI IL
prevailing there, and that the monkey choked
himself out of chsgrin."
Mr. CYRUS H. Kilby announces in this week, pa
per, that he ba. sold his interest in the Somerset
Reporter to his partner, Mr.. c. A. Woodbury.,
who will continue the publication of the paper
Mr. Kiby relires from the field Of journalism on
account of poor health.
On account of removing from the hall, there
will be no session Of the Juvenile Temple this
afternoon The children asked to come to
the new hall on Wednesday afternoon. at two
o'clock, for the perpose Of participating IN pc
mic excursion.
A certain editor apologies TO bis readers some
what after this fashion I'VE expected to have
death and marriage to publish this week but
violent storm prevented the wedding and the doc
tor being sick himself, the patient recovered, and
we are accordingly cheated out of both"
Landlord Withheld is now prepared to furnish
board at very cheap rate al the Augusta llouse,to
continue until the meeting Of the next Legislature,
Board can be obtained at this popular and first
class hotel at almost as cheap rates at private
boarding houses. The situation is beautiful the
house is well conducted, and should attract
large number of summer visitors from abroad.
The new Presidcn, of the Maine Central Rail
road, Geo. F.. B. Jackson, accompanied by Super
intendent Tucker. were yesterday on a tour Of in
spcction over portion of the line, examining the
road shors, stOrehouses, stations, &c. They
came to this city special train. yesterday after
noon, about hslf-past four O'Clock, remained one
hour in looking over the property here, and start
ed on the return to Portland at about half past
FIVE
Mr.. Henry A. Baker of Sidney died on We'd
ne.day last, at the age of 81 years. He has been
in i'll health for some time. Mr.. Baker one of
the leading men in town, and had been honored
by bis fellow townsmen with positions on the
board of selectmen. and other official stations He
wa. member of the Legislature of 1875, and be-
sides gaining the strength Of his own party (the
democratic he received considerable support from
the republicans who had for him a high personal
regard. Mr.. Baker a native of Sidney.
The annual school meeting Of the voters in the
village district will be held in the high school
room, this afternoon at two o'clock. to act on the
several articles contained in the warrant published
elsewhere. The citizens OF the district have every
reason TO be proud of their schools. They should
watch over them with jealous care. and see to it
that the standard is not lowered, and that no harm
comes to this great interest through carelessuess
or neglect. Let there be good attendance at
the meeting this afternoon.
The Classical Academy, founded al Ilallowell
IN 1873. by the Congregstionsists of Maine, is
burdeued with debt of some $40 600 and it must