Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-07-27

Local ann State Nems.
Wednesday, July 81, 1881.
Glad we aren't down to the sea shore this
weather.
The greenbackers propose holding State
camp-meeting.
Portland has l0,9 scholars between the
ages of and 81 years.
Col E. c. Harrington of Fryeburg, glad
dened eur sanctum with a visit, yesterday.
The "Augusta Reds" have challenged the
Bangor nine to play match game of ball in
this city on Saturday next
Asylum Lodge, No. 20, 1. o. 0. F., has
issued neat little directory. which will be
of value to members of the order.
A barn belonging to DIR. Gates of East
Vassalboro'. containing 80 tons of hay, was
struck by lightning Monday afternoon, and
consumed.
City Marshal White took an Augusta boy
named Henry Hanson, common runaway,
to the Reform School yesterday. The little
fellow was about l2 years old
Our friend George +. Bracket, sends us a
copy of his bright little paper. ''The Sea
Breeze" published at Northport camp
ground. Success to the venture
Mr.. George o. Whipple, the well-known
Hallowell upholsterer, has been awarded the
contract to re-furnish the Council chamber
and Governors room at the State House.
The Kennebec Journal recommends
"stuffed cats" to keep birds from cherry trees.
They are in successful use here, the ''stuf-
fng" consisting principally of birds.-Ban-
gor Whig.
Prof. Stone of Cincinnati observatory, who
has been studying the newly discovered COM
ct, inclnes to opinion that it is the comet of
1897, and that it may become visible to the
naked eye. He says it will reach perehelion
about August 10Th.
Rev. A. c. White, pastor of the Universal
ist church. has gone to Columbus Ohio, to
visit his parents, and will remain until Sep
tember in the Buckeye State" Next Sun
day the Universaist pulpit will be supplied
by Rev. John Coleman Adams of Lynn.
w. w. Bigelow, formerly ticket agent
and telegraph operator NJ. c. X. r., Newport,
son of VIM. II. Bigelow, Esq, OF Augusta,
has been transferred to Lewiston upper sta
ton. Mr.. Bigelow made many friends while
at Newport and all will be glad to learn of his
promotion.
Mr.. Joseph II. Files, who for several years
past has been on the editorial staff of the
Portland Daily Advertiser, has severed his
connection with that paper. His place upon
the Advertiser is now being occupied by Mr..
George F. Varney, well known as the author
of history of Maine for young people.
The examination of the Boston and Maine
railroad employees for color blindness, has
been completed. Over 1000 men were exam
ined, and per cent, about 80 were found
unable to distinguish colors, while l per cent
gether some 10 men were discovered to be
disqualified by the test.
Where. oh where, is the Augusta Archery
Club? There is no prettier sight than an
emerald carpcted lawn covered with gay
toxophilites. The picturesque scenes pre-
sented, ,Iy tho smart costumes and the 1.-the,
sineWy hrrs St the men and TIE Diana-like
presence of the trained archeresses, recall
the patron saint of the longbow and broad
arrow. on WHOSE tombstone it was written
"None archcr was rs he so good
And people called him Robin uood."
.sGot to be Sold" That looks like bust
ness Within the next 80 days E. Haskell
offers his large stock of boots. shoes and slip
pers at great sacrifice. Mr.. Haskell be-
lieves that it is better to close out his stock
of goods at the end of each season at reduced
prices, rather than to carry lot of goods
over We believe that to be the correct way
to do business. and cordially commend this
store to all who are in search of bargains in
boots and shoes.
We had very pleasant call, yesterday
forenoon, from David Briggs, Esq, of Black
vile. S. c., who left Augusta 40 years ago
for the "sunny South He is visiting rela-
tives and friends in this city. MIR. Briggs
was a merchant in Charleston when the first
shot was fred on the steamer ''Star OF the
West which came with provisions for Fort
Sumpter and also during the rebellion and
until 1870. In the county where he now re-
sides (BarnwelD there is but one white re-
publican.
The farmers lot is not a happy one, this