Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-14
State News.


well, and il was evident the term had been a
success The whole number of pupils was
~, and the average attendance So
The ladies' relief corps, connected with q g
Bates Post, G. A R.. of Vassalboro, are
preparing to give a grand entertainment next
week, for the benefit of the organization.
They will presezt the drama "Rebecca's
Triumph" and the farce "Mehitabel's
Experience and will also have vocal and
and farce are taken BY the ladies, who will
conduct that part of the entertainment with
out any assistance from the gentlemen.
George Howard of Monmouth, has recently
disposed of his pacing colt to Mr.. Thomas
Pinkham of Winthrop.
CUMBERLAND.
The ladies of the Free Baptist parish on
Raymond Hill are raising funds for the
purpose of building a new meeting house.
Mr.. Oren Lane has kindly consented TO furnish
bell for the same when it is finished
Scarlet fever is prevalent IN the vicinity of
Westbrook. Proper means to prevent the
spreading of the same have been taken by the
health committee.
A. A. Strout. of Portland, accompanied a
party of Harrington sportsmen on hunting
cruise. The party returned bringing much
yenison.
On the 4th inst several clergymen met by
appointment in the Congregational house.
Standish Corner, and formed an organization
under the name of the Sacn River Association
of Christian Ministers. II is designed TO
promote Christian fellowship and the mutual
improvement of its members, as well the
assistance of each other in revival effort.
The following officers were elected Presi-
dent, Rev. 0. T. Moulton, Steep Falls Vice
Do NJ
Freeman, Bonnv Eagle; Secretary and Treas,
urer, Rev. Mr.. Jones, Gorham village. The
meeting will be held on the Monday nearest
the full moon of next month in the North
Methodist church. at $50 p. NJ,
HANCOCK.
Rev. r w Savage commenced his labors
with the Unitarian church in Ellsworth Sun
day last.
Mr. George S. Sanders, a wood worker in
carriage shop in Ellsworth. died very sud-
denly from the effects of psralytic shock.
At Bluehill, the unusually high tide of
Wednesday. with the soaking rain of election
night caused about 500 damage to the bridge
near the Peters Mill" slice of it about 30
feet long by 10 feet wide going Tout to sea-"
OXFORD.
Mrs NJ. A Briggs, a well known dress
mdheE VI NOINdb, TtCtNcu stNeTt
by falling down the cellar stairs, recently.
Her brain and spine were badly hurt. produc-
ing paralysis of the right side, also a serious
disturbance of the right hip joint
Messrs. Russell and Crooker of Norway,
lost two valuable colts, recently, by their
getting out upon the railroad. They were
driven upon the trestle work of the bridge by
an incoming freight, where one cut in
two and the other thrown of. Their sres
were Knox Boy" and Troublesome "
Frank Knapa of South Paris, has accepted
an offer to play in the orchestra of the PEG
pies Theatre at Portland, through the winter.
Rev. Miss Angel, of Norway. will deliver
lecture TO Young men at the Congregational
church at South Paris. Sunday, Nov. 10Th. at
5 80 o'clock, z. III. All are cordially invited.
PESoBsCoT.
four year old colt belonging to d. II
Humphrey. Esq, of North Bradford, and
valued at $3.50. got loose Sunday and ate so
much grain that he died the next day.
The Penobscot Farmers club will meet at
North Hermon next Wednesday forenoon.
Work on the new Kenduskeag bridge is
rapidly pushed, and it will be finished in
few days
The funeral of the late Major Charles E.
Miles of Oldtown. will take place Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
1t is claimed that Oliver Storer, of Carmel,
who is now 50 years old is the smsrtest old
farmer in Eastern Maine. Last week he
plowed an acre of land each day, and met the
rising sun with a bright smile.
SAGADAHoC-
Judge Gilbert has crew of twenty men at
Small Point building dixie across Morse's
river The high run of tides of last week
.hoA nf Il lad
the men to work night and dav.
Last Sunday a son of Daniel Savage had
his leg broken while sitting on the gang plank
of the ship Albert G Ropes. The plank was
on rollers and the ship swung out and on re
turning the plank caught the bays leg.
Prof. G. L. Wilson of Auburn, will prob
ably have dancing class in Bath if he has
sufficient encouragement from the young men
of that city.
WALDO.
The fall term at the Freedom Academy,
closed Nov 9th, with an entertainment in the
evening. consisting of music. declamations
readings and original compositions, after
which there was sociable at Grange Hall,
John c. Ham received the prize for the best
defamation; Belle B Clement for the best
reading and Addip Wescott for the best
original composition.
At the Good remplar, Lodge in Freedom
the following officers were installed A. B.
Sparrow. W. G. T.: Lizzie MctIrav, w. V.
T.; Susie Fuller, W Chaplain; c. b.
Keen, w See; Adde Fuller. w. F. s.
Abbie Keen, W T.; c. H. Fuller. W. NJ.
Maud Fuller, w. l. g., Andrew Bryant. W.
o Il,
WASHINGTON.
Mr. A. w. Lamson of Lubec lost a sar-
dine boat last Saturday night, reports the Ma
chias Union. valued at $500, containing
hhds herring she broke from her moorings
ard went ashore on Liberty Point and is a to-
tai loss; no insurance
Gilbert Day of Wesley went to Machias.
Wednesday evening of last week. with a
large, valuable horse. The horse was appar-
entity well when fed at night, but was dead
when found in the morning
The Stable of A. J. Nash at Addison Point
was entered the night of the 4th, inst, and
his team, consisting of horse, carriage, etc,
was stolen. Ii is said that the team has been
seen passing through Milbridge and Ellis
worth.
The old Foster grist mill is in process of
repairs or rebuilding. Ii ha, been out of
gear some time and will be great accommo-
daton when ready for use
Captain Mitchell, of the bark Antoine Sala,