Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
DaiIu krnnetet 'Journal.
state Nrws.
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Geo. Sawyer, students of Bates, has been
engaged in New York rs instructor of the
rapid telegrapy system.
The cash receipts at Ideal Pinafore at
Lewiston were SS27. the largest of any even
ing since Music Hall in that city has been
built.
CUMBERLANB.
In the United States District Court at Port
land, Thursday, Juan Ausbaruma was found
guilty of assault with dangerous weapon, on
Albert Anderson, mate of the barque Hattie
s. Jackson, on the high seas, and sentenced
to three years in the State Prison.
The family of Mr.. Daniel Scanlon of Port
land, is severely afflicted at present. There
were five children. Two Of these have lately
died from diphtheria and two more are dang
erously i'll with the same disease.
The Portland Acton Silver Mining Compa-
ny was organized Thursday by the choice of
full board of officers. President, w. F.
Milliken; Directors. W. F. Milliken, II. b.
Cleaves, H. w. Hersey, Charles Mccarthy,
W. II. Moulton.
The citizens of Bridgton have raised money
sufficient for the survey of a route for rail
road from Portland to Bridgton and compe-
tent engineers will at once proceed with the
survey.
In view of the fact that the Barring Brothers
Of London are to contribute 81 900 towards
purchasing bell for the Second Parish
church in Portland, it has been suggested
that subscription paper be started for the
purpose of raising additional funds to pur-
chase a chime of bells.
W. Harmon of Portland has a cat who
sleeps every night on the back of one OF his
horses.
kENNEBEC.
c. +. Hall, graduate of Colby, class '7G
has opened law Office in Boston.
Mr.. William H. Dow, has just returned
from California to Watervlle, and is again
to be counted a citizen of that place.
The .Liliputian Opera Company" is to be
in Waterville on the 10Th instant They
play "Pocahontas.'
Mr.. Samuel Donnell Esq. has received
through Rev. j. j. Buffinch, pastor of the
Union church of Bremen, a vote thanks from
the members of the church for his generous
gift Of the church bell which was recently
donated by Mr.. Donnell. Mr. Donnel also
presented the church with fine gallery
clock.
PESoBscoT.
The teacher of the Maine State Prison ac-
knowledges the gift Of large lot of books
from Mr.. L. G. Stckney and others, of Ban
gor to be added to the volumes of the Prison
library.
A brilliant gathering was held at Unity
Hall, Bangor, Wednesday evening 1t was
the occasion of birthday party rendered to
Mr.. Charles IIammatt Bartlett by his mother
Mr.. Bartlett is sophomore in Harvard Col
lege. Wednesday was his 2lst birthday.
There is some talk of an excursion from
Bangor TO Boston the last of the month to
hear an opera which is to be brought out
there.
The schooner Francis Burritt which
cleared from Bangor port recently, partially
loaded with Katahdin Iron for Wilmington.
Del, was lost not far from New York
The freight receipts at the Bangor Office of
the Maine Central Railroad were S2246 more
in November last than in the same month of
the year. 1873.
PiscATAQUIs.
1t is good sleighing from Blanchard to
Greenville. There are about four inches of
snow on the ground there.
WALDO.
Prof. Frank L. Bartlett, the State assayer.
sails for Europe the goth. 1t is understood
that previous TO his departure for foreign
shore he will lead to the marriage alter one
Of Bangor's fairest daughters.
YORK.
Walter Starkwether of Biddeford, is build
ing S60, 600 hotel at the Pool
Mrs. Ephraim Durgin of Limerick, died Of
heart disease in the carriage Thanksgiving
morning while riding with her husband
towards Arlington, where they were to spend
the day.
On Thanksgiving Day, the house, barn
and outbuildings Of Capt. S. l.. Bragdon, in
Wells, were totally destroyed by fire with
hay, stock, &c. The loss was nearly $4,000;
insured for $4,000.
Strong efforts are being put forth by the
prominent citizens of Kennebunk to have the
narrow gauge railroad from Springvale run
to that point instead of Wells.
The barn and corn house of George II.
Phillips of Wells, were destroyed by fire
Wednesday night at about midnight. Origin
unknown. One yoke of oxen, two cows, one
horse, enc heifer, fifteen tons of hay, fifty
bushels of corn, wagons, sleds, carts harness
ses, &C., were consumed in the fire. Loss
$500; insured for $500.