Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-28


Major Phipps Of the Arsenal Is in Boston
for . few days.
Mrs. ". 8. Baker Of Hotel North, spend,
Thanksgiving in Bangor.
Joseph Williamson, Esq, . we'll known
Belfast lawyer, was in town yesterday.
The silver wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. A.
sCochrane of Winthrop, was celebrated in
Winthrop, Monday evening.
Mr.. Geo. E. Mason Of the Maine Farmer
job printing Office, is not in good he alth, and
has been obliged to take . rest from business
Mrs.. Mary Chad~ick took her departure
from the city Tuesday forenoon. for Bis
marck, OAK, where she will join her hus-
band.
Rev. A. c. White, formerly pastor of the
Universalist church. this city, is father
The child, 4 son, was born in Columbus, O.,
on Thursday of last week.
Mr.. Charles X Written, chief clerk in the
Office of Secretary Of State, departed for his
old home in Buckfeld. yesterday, where he
will eat his Thanksgiving dinner.
We noticed yesterday a very pretty oil
painting, fruit piece, on exhibition in T.
Horne, the jewelers. window. 1t is the handi-
work of Mrs William E. Welch.
+. w. Kinsman. Esq, Of this city, has
been in New York city for six weeks past, ad-
vertising his cough balsam. He goes to
Rochester, Oswego and Buffalo, N. Y, be-
fore his return.
Hon. Seth l.. Milliken of Belfast and
family, passed through the city yesterday
forenoon on their way to Washington. Sena-
tor Hale and family al.o went through the
city Monday night en- route for the national
capital.
Capt. H. F. Blanchard arrived in the city
last evening from Grinnell, Iowa. The same
train brought the remains of his son Earnest,
whose death we noticed last week. Capt.
Blanchard has the sympathy of q wide circle
of friends in this city, in his affection.
Capt. William Porter, who is . most sue
cessful sea captain and has just returned
from five years sea voyage, was in town
this week shaking hands with his old friends.
Capt. Porter was an Augusta boy, and played
Sd base in tine famous Dirigo base ball club.
which in its palmy days was the banner club
of Maine and won laurels far and wide.
Even now we hear old members Of this club
speak with pride Of its proves and proudly
refer to its exalted record.
At a meeting Of the Trustees of the Au-
gusta Savings Bank, held Monday afternoon,
.Lu Ws,n
Il. Smith, the Treasurer, was increased five
hundred dollars, making it twenty Ave hun
dred per snnum. This was not done at the
request or with the knowledge of Mr. Smith.
but was in part proper recognition OF the
valuable services which Mr.. Smith performs.
It 10 not an exaggeration to say that there is
no more efficient, pains taking. Woodworking
cashier in the country than Mr.. Smith. He
is man of marked ability. with a special
know ledge of financial matters, possessing the
highest integrity, great aptitude for business,
and with kindly manner that makes him de-
servedly popular. No man in this commun-
ity occupies a higher standing with his fellow
men than VIM. X. Smith-generous in all
his impulses, public spirited in all his &C
tons, loyal to the welfare Of his adopt
ed city, ever ready to espouse every
lust cause and lend helping hand
to everv deserving person, he is hon.
ored by all. The public will appreciate this
lust and deserved recognition of his services
by the trustees of the Savings Bank. The
salary of Mr.. f. C. Dudley, who is making
most acceptable assistant treasurer, was also
increased from $1,000 to $1,000 per annum.