Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-11

~ steamer Yosemite from Lake Auburn. ia
lake Maranocook, Winthrop. The steamer
ill be carried on three heavy sleds, drawn bv
.;shs Jokes ofoxen. Edward Plummer, ESQ.
mLisbon Falls, contributes one of his mann.
moth logging sleds, and one of Prof. Clark's
,Ieds will be under the steamer.
Psyson Tucker, Esq, Superintendent of
ne Maine Central railroad. has sent Henry
+. Morse, chief engineer of the Augusta Fire
Department, letter of thanks to him and In
our fire department for the prompt manner
in which they responded to the call for as
,stance, Wednesday afternoon, when the car
,hops in Waterville were on fire.
Among the most striking paintings in the
exhibition Of works by living American ar
lists in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. are
two marine views by Otis S. Weber, native
Of Monroe, who has a studio in Boston. One
Of them is Morning at Sea-" and represents
noble ship before the wind with all sail set.
and the companion picture "A Stormy Day"
shows wild storm brewing and a vessel un-
der press of sail making for harbor.
Christmas is coming. Mr.. Rowse's Jewel.
y store is just crowded with beautiful, USE
fhl, and elegant articles. If any of our
readers are at loss to know what to give
their friends, we advise them to call upon
this gentleman, and their doubts will vanish
Ike the mists before the sunbeams. He
keeps magnificent assortment of watches,
chains, lockets, crosses, charms, rings, studs,
sleeve buttons, and an endless variety of
other dainty things. Give him call.
Governor Davis has appointed K. G.. Brett,
ESQ.,, Judge of the Police Court at Bangor,
and N L. Perkins, Esq, as Recorder of the
same court. Mr.. Brett is too well known
to require any Introduction in this communi-
,y where he has been so long in public life,
says the Wing. A lawyer by profession, his
long service as Clerk Of the Courts for this
county, renders him familiar with the bust
ness of the municipal tribunal over which he
Is to preside. Mr.. Perkins has proved very
efficient Recorder, and his re-appointment
will be approved by the community.
Daniel Davis of Washington, in Knox
county, died recently at the advanced age of
1903 years. He has been noticed heretofore
in our columns as one Of the oldest inhabi-
tants of Maine. He was in full possession of
all his faculties until the last. and until few
days of his decease was able to be about,
rha N 10 ,fpa oJ
useful life. Mr.. Davis was well
farmer. and veteran of the war of 1912. He
was thrifty, industrious man, highly re-
spected by all for his industry and integrity.
In past years the old gentleman has had many
visits from persons who had heard of him,
and it was his delight to sit in the chimney
corner and discourse of the days of the long
ago before his auditor was born.
Our Hallowell correspondent says, and we
second the motion: As Christmas is ap-
preaching it is to be hoped that the children
a! the Maine Industrial school for girls, To-
Gated in Hallowell, will be literally remem-
bered, not only by the citizens of Augusta,
Hallowell and Gardiner, but of other locali-
ties in the State. Last year. friends of the
School in this vicinity, contributed largely,as
is their custom yearly, to the pleasure and
comfort of the inmates of the institution. bv
sending articles of clothing. fancy articles,
books, stationery, sleds, dolls and toys in
variety. to ornament the christmas tree"
and gladden. the hearts Of the little ones on
this happy anniversary. We trust the press
in all sections of the State will allude favor.
ably to this enterprise. Articles may be
sent directly to the school, or to z. Rowell,
treasurer, Hallowell.
Superior Court,-Judge vhitehouse, pre-.