Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-19
SkOsvhsgan Locals.

Mr.. r. Is. Hcsei.on, proprietor of the Tur-
ner House. advertises horse trot at the park
for July 4th. He offers Sl1J in purses. Ar
engagements are being made for base ball and
other public amusemcnts to interest those
who do not join in the Masonic excursion to
Beliast.-Mr. J. II. Coiway. the accom-
plished harpist and magician of this village
was visited AT his home Friday evening. duly
at the hour of his marriage. bv party
Of rag mullins, COW bell and tin horn scre-
naders, expecting to get glimpe at the bride
and obtain treat. The latter was a hastily
served (rather stale) egg ka0Ck. The disap-
pointed fellows got more than they bargained
for, and departed dispensing pcrtumery with
their music. Mr. NJ. c. F0ss and family. Il.
+. Eaton, Ed. station agent, and family,
moved their house keeping conveniences to
their summer quarters. Peaks Island, last
week, where they will remain during the
warm weather, ~hen j; comes The engine
hall. an the Island. is receiving thorough
repairs. and being nicely fitted up for polit-
cal meetings. and other public uses. Our
town clerk gives il as one encouraging sign
OF better times tn. Increasing demand for
marriage certificates. SUNDAY morninS four
recently married couples. residents OF this
place. appeared out. The commencement
exercises OF Eaton School. Norri1gcwock, CON
si>ting of declarations. ESSAYS. music. award
ing of prizes, etc. will bc held in the Con
gregational church in that ,ilag Thursday
afternoon \ reunion will be held in the
evening The little steamer II ma fitted
up and nearly ready for service. II the river
is clear from logs, she will commence her
trips Thursday To- accommodate persons wish
ing to attend the commencement - The
Reds of Skowhegan. gaineda victory of ..
to &, over the Young Americas" of Pitts
field, Saturday.-Thcre was a very large at
tendance at the Methodist church, Monday
evening, to listen to the prize determinations
and readings by members of the high school
graduating class. The church was tastetulv
decorated with beautiful flowers. wreaths and
bouquets. Johnson's Orchestra of Ies iston
furnished music. The exercises of the even
ing were of an interesting character. The
declarations and readings were well render
cd.-Rev. o. J. Hancock. pastor of the Chris
tian church. administered the ordinance OF
baptism To five candidates, Sunday morning.
from the banks of the kennebec, on the L.
land. There was a large number present to
witness the Impressive and interesting cere-
mony.-Mr. f. =. Mayo. of the Reporter,
has been spending a few days Mt Moose Ris-
or, irving his luck at trout fishing. and en-
loving, so far as the unfavorabc weather
would permit, the freedom OF outdoor recre-
alton. lie returned home Monday evening.
The hammer and Ratchet factory comes
next on the list of our industries. Several
years ago Mcssrs. G. 4. Williams & Co., of
this village, were successfully engaged in
the manufacture of skates. They received
large orders, and their factory furnished en-
plovment to many hands. In 1873 they dis
posed of their interest in the business to
Connecticut parties. Some years atcr they
fhc nY hnn
AMI hatchcts. Up to 1875 they were success I.
full, and found ready sale for their tools at re-
muneratve prices. The pressure of dull
times materially affected this branch of in
dustrv with MANY other manufactures through
out the country. and the company were COM
PEELED 10 suspend operations. The recent
revival in business has encouraged the COM
pany to fit their works and occupy the album
irnt water power. and thereby furnish use
full employment to a dozen or more expert
enced workmen. Mr.. Williams. Junior. is Il
genius of rare mechanical turn. All the
machinery and tools employed in the manu-
facturc of hammers and hatchets are designed
and wrought out by his skilled hand. The
proprictors have recently disposed of large
stock remaining on hand at the time of sus-
pending of business, four years ago, and now
hold fresh orders from Massachusetts deal
crs for 300 dozen, which, with their :ncro sed
facilities, will he rapidly produced.-Scythes
and grass hooks: Messrs. G. { NJ Nolin
commenced the manufacture of scythes in
this place last fall Their factory is located
on Mill street, south side. The machinery
employed are trip hammers, grind stones,
polishing wheels. &C.. propelled by water
power. From 30 to 60 dozen are finished
weekly. The works in good business times
afford employment for II TO II hands. Re
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