Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-04-02

At regular meeting of the city council,
on Monday evening last, policemen we're ap-
pointed as follows: Ira NJ. True. Simeon B.
Leonard, James S. Choate and Charles A.
Spear on the regular staff. and S. d. Jordan
warren II. Colby, T. J. Rankin and S. r.
Estes on the special force. Night watchmen
John kean and E. NJ. Henderson were also
appointed policemen. without pay. under the
direction Of the city marshall Order in re-
iation to steam fire engine. was passed. ap-
pointing committee to negotiate for the
purchase OF steam engine and hose at q sum
n no. 70 exceed the amount specified BY the
council. Orders in relation to repairs on
Academy building and South school
house were considered. The committee
on highways and street commissioner were
instructed to inspect the streets and sidew alks
OF the city, and report at the next meeting of
the City Council what repairs are necessary
upon the same, and wha. new Sidewalk need
to be built. The city marshal was instructed
to enforce the laws of the State, relating to
the sale of intoxicating liquors. Permission
was granted the American National Bank
corporation, to use portion Of Water street
opposite their building lot, while erecting
new structure on the same premises. Ad-
Journed to Monday evening next.
Rev. DIR. Butler will commence his pastor
al labors with the Baptist church and society
In this city. on Sabbath next. For the past
year this church has been destitute of a pas
tor, depending on supplies from Waterville
and elsewhere, as transient aid could be OBJ
tanned. DIR. Butler will come amongst US
with rare qualifications for his arduous and
responsible position, and ripe experience in
all departments OF ministerial and pastoral
labors. The church and society, as vel. as
our citizens generally, may well join in con-
CALCULATIONS that clergyman so talented and
successful has been obtained to fill position
Of so great responsibility in our city.
Adjusters of losses by the late fire in this
city have been busily at work for the past
few days in making up their estimates, and
will no doubt succeed in giving satisfaction
to all parties concerned.
A petition for the purchase Of steam fire
engine seems to meet the approval of many
| Of our heaviest tax payers, and we have no
doubt our city authorities will give to it that
candid consideration the importance of the
subject demands.
Mayor Bodwell's Address and the Annual
Reports of our City Council for the munich
pal year ending March, 1880, with a list of
city officers, are out promptly, and the PAM
phlet makes neat appearance. The report
is from the press of Walter +. Marston, pro-
prietor of the Hallowell Register.
The ice is gradually wearing away oppo-
site this city, and a few days more of mild
weather will open navigation on the kenne-
bee for the season.
Mr.. w. F. Gilman of Chelsea, workman
in the oil cloth factory Of A. Wilder & Co., Of
this city, died quite suddenly at his home on
Tuesday last. His funeral was largely at
tended at the Methodist church in this city.
on Wednesday afternoon. He was man
much respected by those who knew him. He
was buried with Masonic honors.