Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-13
State News.
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The Lewiston Journal saws: Messrs. A..
l.. 4 L. F. Goss have got the work on their
new three-story wooden block on lower
Main street so far along that the shape anil
general appearance is determined Their
old store has been nicely worked intn the
new one. They will occupy the whole build
ing. devOting one whole story TO ayricultn-
raj implements, which they now have 10 keen
in various places. They will put in an ele
vator, to be run by water moter.
CUMBERLAND.
The Bowdoin Collegr crew. througi, the
Lake George, n V. Regatta Association.
has determined to challenge the Columbia
University of Pennsylvania and Princeton
college crews to row at Lake George in july
a four cared shell race.
FRANKLIN.
The Chronicle saws that a new grist mill
has lately been erected on the site of the
old shovel handle factory. at West Farming
ton, Witherell and Sylvester, proprietors.
KNOX.
The Rockland Gazette saws: Loring {
Goulding are finishing up a boat for Presi-
dent Eliot of Harvad college. for use at his
summer place on Mt. Desert. Messrs L. &
G. have established a reputation second to
none in the State for fine work, and their
business is constantly increasing.
LINCOLN
Boothbay is promised something new this
summer in the contemplated excursion of the
Parks Hose Co., Waltham Mass. on July 18th
accompanied by the American Watch Co.'S
Band of - pieces, and few invited guests.
representing the Waltham Selectmen and
Board of Engineers, and the editor of the
Fireman's Standard. of Boston. The band
will appear in their new uniforms wrich cost
81. 800, and it is expected fine display will
be presented.
The Democrat SAYS: The Dixfeld Centre
cheese factory is now in operation. under the
management of Mr.. A. w. Smith of Mexico.
The receipt of milk the first day was upwards
of 400 pounds, and they are receiving new
lots daily. Mr.. Smith made cheese in this
factory last season. and his cheese gave en-
tire satisfaction to all wherever it went.
PENoBscOr.
The Wing says: Thursday, two boys. liv-
ing in Brewer, were out in the neighboring
woods shooting at crows. One of them
lad about fourteen years of age, named Rob-
ins0n, was about to take aim with a pistol
when the weapon was in some way prema-
turely discharged and the ball passed through
his hand, decorating it badly. 1t is feared that
the boys hand may be prematurely manned.
PIsCATAoUIs.
The twenty-eighth annual agricultural and
horticultural fair and cattle show of the p. c.
A. Society will be held at the Park. in Fox
croft, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
October 4th, 9TH and 9Th. 1881.
The body of Fred Merrill, who has been
missing at Parkman. was found near the
shore of Dexter Pond by J. b. Mitchell of
Cambridge, while passing by with loaded
team. He was the son of Guy Merrill, aged
10 years.
SAGADAHoC.
Mr. Augustus Hatch of Bath, while at
Hockomock Thursday afternoon shooting,
brought down at a distance of some 20 yards
a magnificent grey eagle. which measured 6
feet and inches from wing to wing.
The Richmond Bee says: b. +. kidder
has sold to the Knickerbocker Ice Company,
four acres of land on the river bank in District
No. g. The company will begin building
large ice houses on their lot after haying.
SOMERSET.
Mr.. Barnard l.. Powers. formerly of West
Pittsfield, was admitted to the Indiana bar,
Nav 90.
East Madison has croquet factory running
in full blast, and an establishment for manu-
featuring horse rakes. 1t is a busy place.
WAsHINGTON.
The president and directors of the Calais
Cotton Mill Co., have made application to
the Grand Master, F. and A. NJ, of New
Brunswick, to have the corner stone of their
new mill laid with Masonic ceremonies. The
tlynIv- 70, cob nj on
Johns day, oath inst, says the st. Croix
Courier.
Probate Court will be held at Calais. Tues
dav June IA Robbinston. June Is East
port. June l6: Pembroke. June Il: Column
hia Falls June 2l: Cherryfeld. June %.