Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-22
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Tuesday, July %, 1879.


Tuesday, July %, 1879.
In recent interview with the Superintcn-
dent of Public Buildings, Gov. Garcelon pro-
ceeded to give him little piece Of his mind
concerning attention to the duties of his
Office The Gov crnor instructed this diffu-
sive orator, in substance, that his first duties
he owed to the State, and that if after that
time dragged heavily on his hands, then he
could hold forth to greenback meetings.
Mr.. George ii. Andrews of Monmouth,
republican candidate for County Commission
er, has for several days been confined to his
house by sickness. We are glad to know
that he is rapidly recovering.
new Lodge of the Knights of Honor was
instituted at Odd Fellows Hall, Lewiston,
last evening. The Lodge will consist of
forty charter members, and will be the fourth
Lodge in our two cities. All Knights of
Honor are requested 10 be present
The Lewiston Machine Company has one
hundred and fifty men at work, and is driven
with orders. Mr.. Reynolds, the agent, finds
il difficult TO obtain sufficient number of
skilled workmen, in spite of the fact that the
greenback speakers gravely tells us that there
are 30D0.0Jo men out of employment
Lenistoa J0RtHdf
Pres. Cheney arrived home on Monday the
18th, in the Steamship Devona, which sailed
from Glasgow on the Sd inst.
The County Commissioners were in session
yesterday, on county matters. The shop
connected with the Jail is now doing we'll,
working on a contract for Portland parties in
the manufacture OF thick boots. The Com
missioners tAok ride over the new Halo
well road, extension of Scwall street, which
i. now open to public travel and found it
well made road. 1t will be further graveled.
Our advertising columns announce for next
Friday grand excursion by the Henry Nor
rison to Ocean Point and return The price
of the excursion is only $50, and this in
cludes a fine dinner at the Millinokctt House,
kept by II. 4. Brick. The management of
this affair Is in good hands and good time
may be expected.
1t is useless to know anything STAN
dad.
We have long thought the editors of the
Standard believed that thoroughly.
A subscriber, in ordering the "IIonest
Truth writes I'VE like the name you have
given your paper. All who have had the
privilege of personal acquaintance with ID.
+. Davis will agree in saying that the man
you support for governor, and the name of
your paper are synonymous"
On Saturday, three persons were arraigncd
before L. s. Commissioner, Joseph f.. Bad
ger, charged with carrying on the trade
business OF retail liquor dealers without pay
ing special tax. Their names are John
Gardiner, James Moody and Cornelius
O'Connors, all of Chelsea. John II. Potter,
Esq, appeared as their counsel. Gardiner
was adjudged guilty, and gave suretes in the
sum of $500 for his appearance at the Cir
cult Court in Portland, the 23d of Sep
TENDER. Moody's case was continued until
yesterday, when he was discharged for want
of evidence TO sustain the charges against
Wednesday
Local Brrvities.
Farmers have finished the hay harvest
and arc delighted with the result. Many had
large stocks of old hay TO sell, which brought
good prices.
-Mcssrs. Owen and Nash who have just
retired from the Journal, will remain in
Augusta.
Rev. Mr.. Whitney goes to Ocean Point
to-day, where his family is. Next Sunday lac
will preach for the last time in his church,
previous to the summer vacation, the most of
which he ill spend among friends in Wal
than. Mass. The Universalist church will
be closed during the month OF August.
Mr.. Nickery's employees took possession
of his new Office Yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Tilden's vacation W i'll begin the
first of August. continuing through the month.
He will spend the time at Lamoine
Colby Con,m- nc~ment.
The prize oratons by the Ju.:ior class oc-
CURED last evening. at eight o'clock, music
being furnished by the Weber Quartette
Following was the programme
MUSIC.
PRAYER
MUSIC.
J. Character, J. l.. Ingraham.
. Good ont of Evil, j. T.. Case.
3. The Colleges we need j. +. Cochrane.
MUSIC.
4. The Pursuit of Wisdom, II. l.. koopman.
g. The Legal Profession, H. X. Chaplin.
g. The Age and the Man. II. W. Page.
MUSIC.
= The Spirit of the Age j. 4. Mcdonald.
r. The Republic and tn" Monarchy. l.. NJ. Mason.
q. Conserv atisin and Reform, j. T.. Trask.
Music.
Monmouth Locals.
The farmers in this vicinity are busy with
their haying, and should the pleasant weather
continue through this week, will about finish
up. The yield of hay compares very tavora-