Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-08

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We publish on the first page very able
and candid article on the temperance qucs
ton, asking the important questions, ''What
of the Future! What shall the Harvest be-"
This is m appeal particularly to Young men
whose manhood muY be at stake. whose foot
steps may be entering the path that leads to
ruin. We entrcat them to read this affection
ate and reasonable appeal, and to heed it,
Instances are given, that could be multiplied
at length, of the terrible work of rum in in
citing men to the commitments of great crimes
Our readers will remember that some five
weeks since, Mr.. stephen Hill, formerly of
this city, was terribly mutiatcd by an Acc
dent received in saw mill at Wcstport
where he was employed. Vt first his life was
dcspaircd of. but he has been slowly improv-
lag. until he has recovered sufficiently to be
brought to this city. Geo. ". Jones, one of
the Oyerseers of the Poor and DR.. Bolster,
City Physician. went To W"stp0rt on Tuesday.
and removed Mr.. Hill TO this city, bringing
him from w cstport to Bath on the boat. and
from thence to this city, 10y rail He can 1t
up and is able to walk somewhat. and will
undoubtedly return to labor in the course of
a month.
The Treasurer of St Marks Home CRATE
fnllv acknowledges the following donations
for the month of April: Mrs.. II. Il. viii
liams. roast beef, paruip-, oranges, honey:
Mrs. +. Rowsc. doughnutS. pie: Mrs. X. ID.
Rice, parSnipS.
What a change! Tuesday was warm,
lovely, spri1I-likc dav sending forth the lit
tie leaflets and causing oycrcoats to have the
appearance of the burden under which Bun
vans pilgrim groaned; while Yesterday the
cold winds from the north made fellow
shivcr even if cncased within the folds OF a
thick o,crcoat, and made the bird, flv away
seeking warm place on the south side of
buildings.
Bids for constructing the SANDY River
Railroad from Pennington to Phillips are
advertised.
Hon Neal Dow j, gradually recovering
from the injuries resulting f'om hi, late fa!l
in Boston. The muscles about the arm anil
shoulder are ,til very much inHamcl AMI
very painful.
Huntington. Mason X Co.. thc popular
clothing dealers. have issued an original l.
iu.tratrd circular. which Will be found con
vcnient for tho>" who are not abcto visit the
store. There are four cut, of figures. giving
clear Instructions how 70 measure for trock
coats. sack coats. vests. pantaloonS and boys
jackets. With Thu illustrated circular,
family may make their own measurements 1T
home, and by their own fre>ides. and send
the same to Huntington, Mason " CO.. and
have their goods cut and made. and delivered
to them by express. Perfect fit and prompt
delivery of the goods guaranteed.
\ little tlirce-vear-old Bath boy hearing Of
the death Of pet dog, wished to know what
dog preacher would preside at the funeral
The annual session of East Maine Cor
ference of Methodist Episcopal churche.
opened in Dover. in riscataqui, county, yes
tcrIav. 1t i, anticipated that one hundred
and fifty Methodist d,inc- will bc present
during the session. The East Maine Con
ference embraces the three districts of Bangor
Bucksport and Rochland. The Conference
will be in session Wednesday. Thursday,
Friday. saturday. and part of Monday.
Bishop Foster will preside
Miss Charlotte Thompson appears for t"p
nights only at Granite Hall. on Thursday
and Friday evenings in plays which will bring
out the rare acting qualities of this lady. W.
trust she may be greeted both evenings with
rousing houses Reserved seats should BE-
secured early this morning AT the office of the
Eastern Express.
Canned pumpkin, squash AMI blueberric>
at Pillsbury & Sons