Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-11

VI ,nchester Locals.
We learn that Mrs. Bctsey Royal, resident OF
Readfeld, hung herself on SUNDAY Of last week.
She was doubtless insane.
The Friends at their quarterly no ting on Sur
day and Saturday, were held during the fore
noon, afternoon and evening Of these days
. lite large number Of Friends ministers were
present, among whom noticed, Cyrus Cant and
and wife of Parson- field, Freeman Andrews of
Lewiston. George Farr aud Mt-. Phebe Wads-
worth OF West Gardiner. Mrs. Elma Richardson
o. Fairfield, J. w. Hanks and David Douglas OF
Manchester, Mrs. Charlotte Holmes, a Friends
lady rtacher from Rhode l-lAnd was present
at the meetings and cNpounded the gospel
very clearly. The meeting house was crowded
during the day session Sunday upwards
of -four hundred being present at each meet
ing. Large meetings were held at the Friend,
meeting houses in West GSrliuer and Bailey
vile on Sunday evening. Meetings were al,o
held 10 West Gardiner monday Afternoon aud
evening and one also on Tuesday evening.
siaine Board OF Agriculture.
The Maine Board of Agriculture will hold its
annual meeting, embracing Farmers convention
at Town Hall, Warren, on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, Feb. 18Th, 10Th and Dist.
The organization of the Board Will take place
at 8 - O'Clock A. NJ, Tuesday, Feb. 18Th, when
the Officers aud Standing Committees for the en-,
ing wear will be elected. After the organization,
an Address of Welcome will be given by l.. F.
Starrett Esq. of Rocklsud, followed by blei
responses. The public sessions of the Convention
will then proceed in accordance with the follow
ing -
PROGRAMME.
FIRST DAY.
10 A. M.-Winter Care of Farm Stock,
c. Hayford. Maysville.
1912 A. M-Improvement of Waste Lands
l. +. Mallett, Topsham.
IL 4. M.--Discussion to be opeced by
j IlIssCll, COIintn.
Up. M.-Best method of Improving aud Reno
vntiny our Farms Horace Bodwell, Acton.
, IL p. M.-Dscussion; to be onened BY
w w. Harris, Portland.
-l1PM The Times: Some Recent Phases
of Labor and Industry,
Samuel l.. Boardman, Augusta.
SECOND DAY.
ol-j A. M.-Permanent Pastures and their Main
tenance, H. l.. Leland, East Sangervllle.
10 A. M.-Torestry; The Planting OF Forest
Trees on H,llsides and Waste Lands,
j. Ma shall Brown, Portland.
II A. M-General Discussion of the above sub
jects
ZIP. M.-Grasses and Forage Plants,
Samuel Wasson, East Sury.
3P M-Discussion; TO be opened by
j. o. X yes, North jay
7l-2P. M-"Walks and Talks on the Fam"
Joseph Harris. Morcton Farm, Rochester, y. \
. THIRD DAY.
0l2A. M.-"Taks WITH the Deacon"
Joseph Harris, Moreton Farm, Rochester. n. \
Up M.--Indan Corn,
Or. f. Lewis StuItevant, Waushakum Farm
South Framingham, Mass.
3P, M.--Genelal Discussion of the above sub
iect.
7i2P. M.-The Farmers aud the Schools A
Plea for the Natural oclence,in our Educationa
Hon. w. J. Cotbell, State Superintendent Of
Common Schools, Augusta
Warren is one of the best ftrnlng towns IN
Knox comfy, on the Knox and Lincoln Rail Dad
the village being nearly two miles fl ON the station
Ample conveyance from the station to the village
will be provided.
The headquarters of the Board Will be at the
Warren House, A. Eastman, Proprietor.
Farmers, members Of Farmers Clubs and
Oranges, and all others interested are invited tC
be present and take part in the discussions. La
dies are especially invited.