Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-07-15
Local ano State Nrms.
Tuesday, July IS, 1879.


"" in Gardiner. we would inform the Re
porter, that we are rather more inclined to
believe the statement of disintcrcsted citizens
of that city, than the squibs of demo-green-
back paper. That's our position, Richard.
Only yesterday n gentleman from Gardiner
informed us that he saw the bills for the
meeting posted in several stores in that city.
The most ludicrous thing in the politics of
Maine, is Perry ofthe Camden Herald, attempt
ing to hold his own in political discussions with
Simpson OF the Belfast journal. Perry is
like the eel that didn't know when it was
skinned.
The Maine State Temperance Camp-mect-
ing at Scbago Lake will commence on Thurs
day. july 3l,t, and continue four days. Ex-
Gov Dinglcv will iclivcrthc opening address.
Friday is to be devoted, exclusively, to the
Good Templars.
We have tested the qualities of Pylc's
Pcarlne q washing compound which is now
being extensively introduced, and the lady of
the household finds that by its use toll and
drudg,ry of wa'h day is virtually abolished.
1t is the most complete article ever introduced
for the purpose, and there is not particla of
humbuggcry about it. 1t is Sold by groccrs
generally.
On Thursday man about - years of age,
giving the name of Jacob Scribbs, hired a
team at J. w. Luce's livery stable in this
city saying that he wanted to go to Manches-
nfafl- satl MI ha1
some $4,000 in money about his person
Neither the man, his money or team have
since been heard from
Potato hngs are having vacation at the
seaside. We notice by an exchange that inn
mcnse number, OF potato bugs have been
washed ashore at Old Orchard and Ferry
hcaches. In bathing, we suppose.
Herbert NJ. Heath, Esq. ,hada splendid meet
in5 at West Watcrviilc, on Friday evening,
Memorial Hall being well filled and the
meeting enthusiastic. Mr.. Heath spoke for
nearly two hours and held the clo.c attentionof
his hearers. There were quite anunbcr ofhard
money democrats present, who were e,i idrnt-
~ pleased with the remarks. Another large
HutltHCC pEttttu hT. IltitH on NatufttN
evening at Golier's Hall, Belgrade Mills.
Mr.. Heath gave the fullest liberty to hi, au-
dience to ask questions and one greenback-
er especially who asked questions went home
answered. At least he was mad These
meeting will result in good.
Mr. Jefferson Higgins, on Saturday last
resigned his position Of Oycrscer of the
tarding department of the Sprague Mills,
position which he has held for sixteen years.
lie has been employed in the factory some
thirty years, an ordinary lifetime, and has
filled every trust with great fidelity. We
trust he will rciutin in town. a> Mr.. Higgins
is one of our most respected and useful
citizens.
Dr. W. J.. Thompson has returncd to the
city, after short sojourn at his summer res
idence at Squirrel Island.
Rev. W. /. Chase, pastor of the First Bap-
tst church of this city, has decided to accept
a call to become the pastor of the First Bap-
list church of Cambridge, Mass, at a salary
Of something over 5000 per annum. Rev.
Mr.. Chase is much beloved bv his pariShion-
in this city, and his decision has been re-
ceiycd with deep regret by his society and
numerous friends in this city. Every posi-
bic influence has been brought to bear upon
AR. Chase to induce him to remain. and a
large delegation Of his parshioncrs called up
on him Friday evening, but his decision -
final He will commence his lab0rs With the
church in Cambridge, the first of September.
= LcriStoB J0RTHai
The Auburn Young Mems Republican Club
is meeting with grand success Between two
hundred and fifty and three hundred young
men have already signed the constitution of
the club, and this number includes about
thirty who last fall voted with the grccnback-
prs.
Having hands in this section are
ceiving from Sl.00 to S.j0 per day and
boarded, and it's hard to find a sufficient sup
ply at that price. Where are the able-bodied
men whom our greenback friends tell us are
standing about asking for something to do:
impressions that may have arisen in the minds of
In regard to the drowning of Mr. Curtis, make
the following statement Of facts: Mr. Crpps who
discovered the body of Mr. Curtis, started, with the
ladies mentioned, from point one half mile from
the shore of the lake, at about twelve O'Clock by his
time, which found differ from mine by just
MINUTES They travelled On foot TO the wa.er, thence
Mr.. Cripps rOwed one mile before he came in sight
of Mr.. Curtis canoe. Thinking 1t n canoe that hai
been airft dav or two before, he sailed TO
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