Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-10-19
yAssALBORO' NOTES.
The October Elections.-Dr. Martin Sends
Word to s.HOltf the Fort. "-Vvoolen Mill.
Old Folks Concert.

The hearts of republicans which were made
sad bv the Maine election, were made doubly
glad last Wednesday, when the news from
the October States were received. You
could see them running hither and thither
congratulating and telling each other the glad
tidings The democrats tried to keep up
courage BY saying they wouldn't believe the
sd--d associated press; they would
wait until they got the news from democratic
authority, and they got it, from one of your
Augusta doctors. who sent them word by
Winslow democrat that Indiana had gone
1000 which was true, only he got the major
iy on the wrong side, and that Ohio was
doubtful Pretty near for doctor. On the
strength of the news they commenced send
Ing private dispatches to one another tor
few hours and put on sickly smile. They
also put out their flag and not one of them
had courage enough to take it in day or night
until Saturday after dark. 1t is needless to
say that the Hancock Guards have not ap-
peared on the streets since the above cleo
ton. Seventy-fve red caps and torches for
sale at a discount. Apply to Capt. Mower
The Vassalboro' Wooden Mills were shut
down part of the time last week in conse-
quence of low water. The roofs ofseveral of
Of the cOmpany's buildings are being newly
shngled. When the workmen commenced
shingling the post office building, no doubt
,ne democratic aspirant for that office feit
IKE giving directions how it should be done,
nut before it was completed he passed by on
TIE other side.-A good supper and pleas
ant evenings entertainment may be expected
the old folks concert to be given by the
baptist society, Thursday evening,in Citizens
naii. Proceeds to go towards paying ior
.ne new pipe organ for their church. GIVE
mem helping hand.-Tuesday evening the
republicans are to celebrate their recent VIC,
,ofies in the West. Free refreshments VIII
DC furnished in Citizens Hall.
'o'oy University Notes.
The nine went to Kent's Hill Saturday. to
pay with the "Pine Trees" The game was
'aafp and exciting, resulting in favor OF
colby; score, to t. 1t will be remembered
mat the Pine Trees recently beat the Bates;
Sofe, IL to 3. Colby has obtained very
EXCELLENT catcher for her nine, in Mr.. Dow OF
"a change has been made in the Senior
sepaftment, so that two hours per week can
oe gwen to elocution. We are liking our
,O e" instructor very much. +. NJ. Preble OF
81 VIII represent the college at the COLLEGE,
le Young Mems Christian Association, to be
ne'o In Lynn, Mass, this week.-Prof. Han
va y. absent Friday and Saturday, attending
"e Maine Pedagogical meeting at Lewiston.
Benton Locals.
Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Hodgkins of Benton
e'eorated the 25th anniversary of their mar
"Aee on Saturday evening, the 10th inst,
.0out sixty of their friends and neighbors be-
aug present. The evening was spent in social
Intercourse, the discussion of an excellent
s'er supper, and music. In the course OF
~ e evening Crosby Kinds, Esq, presented,
. ~ 40 appropriate speech, the silver expires,
" .%as Of regard brought by the guests, and
mug. a,sn combined elegance, good taste and
ia. ,l!y. At a late hour the guests retired,
living congratulations and good wishes In
n.y. Shundance for the worthy couple and family;
CO., occasion was q very pleasant one for ali
~ Al. Charles Staples the genial foreman OF
pup mill, has lately presented the Con-
~ lnonal church tasty pair of contribn-
boxes, the workmanship Of Mr.. a. +.