Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25

Rev. r. d. Blake, late Of OaAlaad-sU ad
nate of Colby, elass Of 'el-hss accepted {
cali from the Baptist church in Wickfoed
X. l.
i A. II. Gross Of Oakland, vas recently con-
victed on search and seizure, and fined 800
aud costs.
Mr.. Winslow Marston, of WstervIlle il
rebuilding his match factory recently burned
but il making It only one story in height
/ so that he will be unable to thresh grain for
the farmers a. he did formerly.
C.H. Nelson of WaservilIe. writes from
Lexington. KY, that he has purchased q
few choice horses but does not nnd many
tina, he wants He will be at home in . few
days
There vas much fighting and drinking on
1 the excursion train that went to attend the
skating rink at Lewiston. says the Waterviile
I Mail. and notwithstanding our Chief OF
/ Police was on board with two constables,
several fights occurred, and so much dis
turbance ensued that Conductor West was
compelled to come 10 the rescue With tue
train hands.
The Waterville Mail says: The recep-
ton at DR. Pulsifer's Thursday evening, IN
honor of the marriage Of their daughter,
CorneIia A. and Mr.. Herbert L. Kelly, OF
Fairfield was rendered both cheerful and
joyful by the presence of as large company
AZ the generous premises permitted As
u.ual. the center Of attraction, was the young
bride, tastefully arrayed in white silk and
her own natural charms.
Mr.. Geo Chapman, who for the past few
weeks has been in Birmingham. Conn, over
seeing the construction of . punch for axes,
il At his home in Oakland on short vacation.
He will start for Bedford, P. O., in q short
time, previous to setting up the punch for the
Rixford Manufacturing Co., with several
improvements made by him.
The Richmond Bee says: 1.-The Frost
Brothers Minstrel Company, of Augusta,
showed Friday evening at Merrymeeting
Hall. to an audience composed principally of
the Richmond Cornet Band. The managers
evidently made losing deal"
High school teacher, who has been quite sick
for two weeks, is reported to be slowly i'm
proving The assistants with little outside
aid, are running the school.
Mr.. Stephen Hubbard of Clinton has .
two year old Jersey which in four days and
from 81 quarts of milk, seven pounds and
two ounces of butter were made. The moth
er of this COW, five years old last year be-
sides supplying the family with milk, 400
pounds of butter were made.
SAGADAHoc.
The remains of Augustus Weber. who
died recently at the Augusta Insane Asylum,
were brought to Richmond Thursday for bur-
ial The deceased was for many years a
town charge in Richmond.
The Bath Times of Friday says: An in
quest is now in progress at City Hall, called
by Sheriff Ballou, whom the mayor appoint
ed to investigate the cause of the incendiary
fires which have lately occurred. G. G.
Geo. Moulton and Read Nichols
were drawn to act jurors. A number of
witnesses will be examined.
The members OF Tempest Engine Company
Of Richmond, have accepted an invitation to
attend the fair and ball to be given in Bath,
March l+th, by the company belonging to
the steamer. Long Reach.
Monday night, Feb. Is, fire was discovered
in the kitchen of house owned aad occupied
by Mr.. John Knight, and situated some three
miles west from Richmond village. With the
assistance of the neighbors. the fire was ex-
though not until it had burned
through the upper floor. The loss has not
yet been estimated
Sheriff Hodges arrested one ChristOper Nc
Curdy on charge of liquor selling week be-
fore last. The prisoner was taken before
Justice Hagar. who found him guilty of
single sale, and fined him $50. and costs.
Thursday evening, as Mr.. c. G. Bowman,
well. known resident of Richmond, was
walking down Front street, he was struck by
double runner upon which party of
youngsters were coasting. Mr.. Bowman was
knocked down, his head was badly cut and
his body badly bruised. He was assisted to
his home and attended by DR. Libby, and lie
in fairly favorable condition, though unable
to leave his bed.
SOMERSET.
The latest development at ST. Adams is q
forged order which neither of the two re-
naming selectmen signed, and which has the
forged signature of the first. Unpleasant
things are constantly coming to light and
more are expected tn follow.
WASHINGTON.
A petition to Congress 10 talked of to
prevent the sale of Fort Sullivan.
A number of the factories are getting in
their stocks of tin and other cen making
material. says the PASSPORT Sentinel. 1t is
thought that work will be resumed at the can
shops about the first of March.
Geo. Knight, Jr., formerly OF Lubec, is
reported as having shot policeman in New
York, and has been sentenced for 20 years
at Sing Sing. Had the policeman died the
sentence would have been death.
The Grand Manan folks seem determined
to have a steamboat of their own this time.
Capt. James Pettes and Capt. Ingersol have
gone West to look for a suitable boat to pur-
chase for the route. The company will be
known as the Grand Manan Steamboat Com
pany. and will apply to the next session Of
the Legislature for an Act of Incorporation.
AT LARGE.
Saturday was Shrove Sunday. Wednes-
dsy next will be Ash Wednesday, and the
following Sunday will be the first Sabbath in
Lent
The Boston Colby Alumni will hold their
third ANNUAL reunion at Young's Hotel next
Friday evening. Feb. 10Th, with supper at )
o'slock.