Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-14
GARDINER.


The Cotton Mill Location Probably In
PittstOn-Other Items.
The interest in the new cotton mill is still
booming, and the prospect of its being erect
ed are exceedingly favorable. 1t is probable
and in fact, almost certain that the location
will be on the other side of the river in
Pittst0n, near the steam saw mill. Plenty of
| land and the surplus supply of fuel from the
steam mill are the inducements held out by
PittsIon, and are far superior to those offered
by any other party. We hope that the fact
that the location is not to be in Gardiner will
not deter our capitalists from using their
money and influence in favor of this enter
prise. which cannot be Otherwise than bene-
fetal to the interests of Gardiner, as well as
Pittston. Most of the preliminary proceed
ings have been completed, and it is stated
that subscriptions for stock will commence
as soon as Monday next. The fact of its
location in Pittston possesses one advantage
to our citizens; it will probably be the means
of making our bridge free. which result is
confidently expected by some of the more
sanguine advocates of a free bridge. The
attainment of this most desirable result
| would remove great obstacle to our
interests.
The schooner William z. Rood recently
sailed with cargo of 1910 tons of ice from
the houses of Bodwell, Allen 4 Bodwell, in
Pittston. This is the largest cargo OF ice
that has ever been shipped by any vessel from
above the bridge. 1t was Of superior quail
| ty and bound for Washington. ID. G.
The Cniversalist society will have new
! $500 piano put in their Sunday school, next
Saturday. The instrument was purchased of
Miss S. f.. Gould of Farmingdale, is fine
piano. and will be a most welcomed addition
| hahn of
the entertainments which are frequently
given. We also learn the Episcopal society
| will mt one of the same style and cost into
| their vestry.
Mr.. George W. Barker of Farmingdale,
died at his residence, Monday, April ii, after
! long Illness He has been employed Tor
many wears about ice houses, having often
served in the capacity of overseer. He was
60 wears Of age and highly respected cit
izen.
There was large crayon portrait OF a
woman, life size, belonging to the "Jollities
DISPLAYED in front of Blanchard keeu
book store, which has attracted consideraoie
attention. The company of which she IS
member, has an excellent reputatioh' anu '"e
tickets sold radidly.
"wednesday furnished us with exceedingly
d;sagreeable weather. Towards night. after
a cold. drilling rain, there was light iail
/ of snow. =,
| There will be a dramatic entertainment al
the jTniversalist church, Wednesday evening
April 20. The most prominent feature IN tne
order of exercise, will be the drama entitled
"Am My Brothers Keeper, with an ~, e X
cellent cast of characters. Music VIII OF
furnished by the Juvenile Orchestra, whlcf
hos acquired an enviabe reputation for ski
full playing. This entertainment ,a.. VIII ,o %
worthy of the patronage of our pleasure io.
ING citizens, as anyone will testify VINO az
tended the one of similar character &c"
weeks ago \ trifling ADMISSION Will u
charged ro hu;,d;np +,
Robbins 4 Sons, machinists' are punu , -
new steam engine for Lawrence ne''''
Gardiner.