Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-01

NVGASo VI INC Il ear AuR0Df2 ~ keeoR
Cycle.
The past year in Augusta has not been
signalized by any particularly momentous
event; and has been. everything considered,
prosperous one. The death of Hon. Lot
n. Morrill,. early 10 the year, and that of
Hon. Joseph Baker, later. were public loss
In three of the churches, namely, Methodist,
Universalist and Episcopal, changes have
been made in pastors; while the Congrega.
tional has called pastor to fill q vacancy.
The collision on the railroad in June, and
the death of three men resulting therefrom,
was one of the most important occurrences of
local interest. There have been the usual
number of suicides and attempted suicides.
But two fires of any magnitude have occurred.
The latter part of the year considerable ex-
element has prevailed over murders and at
tempted murders. Although there have been
no murders in the city several were
committed not many miles distant, and
= three murderers have been placed in August.
Jail within four months
JANUARY.
LIST Freezing weather. Wedding of Rev.
c. A. White and Miss Hattie Z. WEIGH.
Members of the legislature arrive.
I'd. Republican and democratic legislative
caucuses held.
Sd. The legislature organizes with the
choice of J. Manchester Haynes for Speaker
of the House, and Hon. John L. Cutler Pres
ident of the Senate.
4th. Inauguration of Gov. ROBBIE The
Governors address delivered. Nomination
Of Artemus Libbey for Judge.
9th. The committees of the legislature an
nounced. Mr.. Edward A. Hanks struck by
a locomotive at South Gardiner. receiving
injuries which afterwards caused his death.
10th. Death of Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,
18th. Meeting Of the Democratic State Com
mittee.
18th Eulogistic exercises in both branches
of the legislature ia honor of Hon. Lot NJ.
Morrill,.
18th. Obsequies of Hon. Lot. NJ. Morrill,.
18th. Ada Dyas at Granite Hall in AN
Unequal Match
10th. Hon. VIM. P. Frye elected United
States Senator.
l7th. The committees commence work.
Annual meeting of the State Board of Agri-
culture.
10Th. The Legislature settles down to
work.
23d. Joshua Whitcomb." The legislature
tackles the legislative apportionment ques-
ton.
oath, Annual Convention of the Maine
State Temperance Society commences, con-
tinuing two days.
25th. Annual meeting of the Maine Press
Association.
Goth. E, & A. C. Manson tender a recep-
ton to Governor and Mrs. Robbie.
30th. Meeting of the Republican State
Committee. A plan for Congressional ap-
portionment adopted.
FEBRUARY.
lst. A Catholic Fair in Granite Hall. The
death penalty question on the tapis.
sth. Two young girls detected in shop lift
ing. Senator Mclaughlin entertains his
friends at the Augusta House. The prohibi.
tory amendment before the legislature.
18th. Governors reception in Granite
Hall,
18th. The divorce question in the legisla-
ture.
2lst. The Grand Commandery X of II.
hold their annual meeting in Augusta. The
capital punishment question still before the
Legislature.
22d. Little Corinne" appears in Granite
Hail.
23d. bennett at the Baptist church.
3Oth. Fusion Greenback State Committee
meet at Hotel North.
MARCH.
end. The capital punishment bill passes
the House.
9Th. "Jesse James" exhibits in Augusta.
eth. The death penalty bill passes the
Senate.
9th Alden w. Philbrook nominated for
mayor by the republicans.
10th. Temperance caucus in Temperance
Hall. Virgins storm is due.
18th. The city election occurs, resulting in
the election of Alden w. Philbrook for
mayor.
18th The House has a mock session.
18th. The Legislature adjourns.
10Th. Camilla Urso gives a concert. Or
ganzation of the new Board of Aldermen
and election of city officers. Address Of the
mayor delivered.
22nd. Charles Ware, the horse thief, ar
rested in Bangor.
25th Easter services throughout the city.
Elder Frank Ward healed by prayer.
GOTH Miss Margaret Mather appears ~
Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet
3lst. Whitmore Clark's Minstrsls.
LIST. The ice in the river begins to weaken.
4th Death of Capt. Joseph Anthony. Ed
ward Bradeen loses portion of a hand by
the premature discharge of a cannon while
firing a salute in honor of Gen. Tilton.
Stillman Flagg of Benton, shot by his SON.
iu-law.
18th. The ice leaves the river.
18th. Trial of George Clark, the horse thief.
10th Maj. Joseph P. Farley banqueted at
the Augusta House.
18th. Mai. Joseph P. Farley and family
depart from this city for Dover, N. j., their
new home.
18th Hearing before the Governor and
Council on the appointment of special con-
stables for the enforcement of the liquor law
in Kennebec county.
2lst The Della Collins arrives at her wharf,
the first trip of the season.
21th The Western Avenue House burned.
2Sth. Mr. Daniel Moore's buildings ruined
by fire.
3D. The county commissioners give hear
ing on the enlargement of the Court House.
Death of Mr.. John DuLon.
4th Meeting of the Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen.
9Th. Body of hoy drowned at Waterville,
a., r;xar Ia I'd ale