Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

in Marie this season that there has been for years
Rev Mr.. Tllen will occupy his pulpit to-m'r-
row forenoon.
Harvesting is most through, and farmers find
tina, farming rays.
The birds now gather in hocks preparatory to
their southern flight
+, the past few evenings many mcteors have
b en- seen in the sky at late hoHr
Sharpcrs are swindug farmers in some parts OF
the State by selling patent right for am'chinc
for rrining trees
All the empty barrels are called in this year
for the apple crop. Apples we've never much
cheaper than they now
Rev. DR.. Sullivan Weston of Trinity church
New York, will preach at ST. Marks Episcopal
church in this city tomorrow.
Miss Hunt, who was murdered by voung Sproat
in Lowell, was native of Pembroke in Washing
ton county.
Parties desiring to purchase doors, sash and
blinds should procure prices of II. F. Farnham
before purchasing elsewhere.
Call at Johnson's in Aliens Block and take a
bath; warm rooms, hot and cold water. Open
day and evening and Sunday morning.
The wild pigeon that has for many years been
a stranger to Maine is coming back again with
the increasing cultivation of grain.
There has been more lumber surveyed at Ban
gor up to October first, than during the cores
ponding periods in 1876 and 1877.
The hunters moon was full Thursday evening
Of this week, and certainly there has not been a
more brilliant OF lovely night than that was
this year.
The Governor and committee of the Council re
turned yesterday from their inspection of the State
Prison. There are about 200 prisoner. at the in
stitution.
Phillip Phillips, author and singer, will give an
"evening of sacred song" in the Methodist church
at Hslowe on Monday evening, Oct IA The
concert will no doubt be fine
One farmer, living in the suburbs of this city,
says that it takes much time grinding his apples
into cider, that he does not find his usual opporu
mites for attending the temperance meetings.
Mrs. n. p. Sawyer, superintendent Of the Jr
venile Temple at South Wndham, will meet with
the Augusta Juvenile Temple, thi, afternoon. 1t
is hoped there will be good attendance of the
children and others.
A certain Belfast lawyer recently lef, a card
upon his Office door stating that he was "At the
jail He was much surprised TO find on his re-
turn that some joker had changed the words so
that the card read "In the til."
The Governor has nominated Hon. Edward
Gushing of Camden, as Inspector Of Prisons and
Jsils, vice Hon. William Wilson Of llsowel
term expired. Mr.. Gushing was member Of the
Maine Senate in 1875, being chosen by the dem
ocratic patty Of KNOX county.
Many boys 20 cunning Sapday. 1t is wicked
And if the hand OF of these urchins should
tremble from his warning conscience, and too
much of a charge should 90 into the barrel, and
his nerves should still 20 back on him a. he put on
the cap. and a premature discharge should follow
with the little boy where to be found-we
should make an item of the accident.
Autumual memorial services will be held in the
Universalist church of this city, tomorrow at
1890 A. NJ, when the pastor will deliver ser
mon suitable for the occasion. The church will
be decorated with flowers and autumn leaves, and
all ladies interested invited to meet there this
afternoon and assist in arranging the decorations
1t is hoped that a large supply Of suitable leaves
and flowers will be contributed.
An exchange says: One Of our merchants
who never advertises any to speak of, was favor
ed with q visit from his excellent wife the other
day. Wishing to start an interesting subject of
conversation. he said My dear how many peo-
pie do you suppose pass our store in the course OF
a day p II should think that about all Of them
pass by" she replied, with a degree OF nonchs-
snee that really eSasperating.
We understand that S. S. Brooks, who has en-
ployed same fifty workman the past year, sold yes
terday to Boston house his interest in the manu-
featuring of furniture at the kennebec Dam; we
however are glad to learn that this substantial
branch of business will be carried on as usual at
Augusta. and parties at the dam have already re-
ceived orders for goods which will require several
weeks to fiji.
temperance meeting was started al Reeds
school house, Oct 10th, by j. +. Stanley 4
club was organized and the following officers
were elected: Frank Emery, President; James
F. Stanley, lst Vice President; Charles Mason,
2nd Vice President; Emerson n Tra,k, 81 Vice
President; Manly W. Trask, Secretary; Mrs.
Emelne A. Nichols, Treasurer; Mr.. Eugene B.
Fisher, Marshall. Some % signed the pledge
On Wednesday, at Granite Hall, select COM
papy from one of the best theatres in New York,
will pre sent the latest dramatic success, Eugene
Cormon 3 famous emotional drama, Marie, the
Woman of the People" The most important
role in the play is that of Marie, which is assum-
cd by the superb actress, Miss Emmie Wimot
who gives passionate rendition of her part, that
wins for her frequent and hearty applause
An Aroostook exchange says: Everybody
agrees that this has been most delightful season.
and it seems to improve as it advances. Who ever
knew pleasanter weather than we have been en-
loving We have had severe frosts and the
foliage is yet quite green. Last Friday we picked
ripe tomatoes from vines in our garden, that have
not been protected from the frosts. 1t is truly a
remarkable season.
has nroperlv happ lle1