Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-29

Mr.. r. C. Piaisted of this city has recent
~ been elected q member OF the executive
committee of the Pomological Society.
C. H. Miller of Columbus, Ohio, Who i.
Interested in Holmes new fibre machine, VA
lin the city last week.
A. Chase was not on board of the City OF
Columbus - first reported, but is in Florida
and doing wall. He vas formerly in the
grocery business here.
G. W. Ives Of New Haven. Conn, and Mr..
Head Of Portland, we're in the city Friday,
after horses.
Large quantities of mill wood il being re-
ceived in this city At the N. C. r. r. station.
1t 10 sent by Putnam & Closson Of Pittston,
to the Fairfield Pulp Mills.
The vestry of Christ church has been under
going much needed repairs. The inside has
been finished after the style Of the hall in
the public library. An addition has been
made in the rear.
Frank Dumphy arrived home on . visit .
few days ago. His many friends we're glad
to see him look so we'll.
Rev. L. j. Fletcher Of Dean Academy.
Mass, died last week. He vas at one time
over the Universalist parish in this city.
Chas. Trask and William Kane vent on .
horse buying expedition last week to New
Hampshire, but did not purchase any.
G. C. Lowell has recently taken charge of
the granite work Of Mrs. Preble. He moved
here from Richmond.
One hundred and fifty tons of ice have
been housed for the use Of the steamer, Star
of the East, at Steamboat wharf in this city.
Miss Julia Sanderson has charge of the
stitching department of the shoe factory,
which started up on Wednesday Of last week.
ha - 10 ko IN
There has been much trouble in the fire
department in this ity. Chief Hooker's res
ignation caused some excitement. On Mon
day of last week Second Engineer Lunt, now
acting - chief organized a new company,
with six of the old members in it. 1t 10 Offered
~ follows: Geo. W. Cross, foreman; Tudor
Blair. first assistant: Geo NJ. Stevens, sec
ond assistant; Benz. F. Stephenson, engi
neer; F. B. Goodwin. fireman; BENZ. Good
win. steward; NJ. v. Prescott, clerk.
Mr.. Henry Collins. one of the night watch
men, while in Whitmore's hair dressing
rooms, was taken suddenly unconscious on
Wednesday last 1t 10 thought he had fit.
He has resumed his duties on the force.
The installation of officers of Hermon
Lodge, F. & A. NJ. will take place tonight.
The exercises in connection with the installa-
ton ceremonies will be music, both instru-
mental and vocal, by the "Amphions" and
selected glee club. Grand Master Estys of
the Grand Lodge of Maine has kindly &C.
cepted the invitation to be present, and will
favor the audience with some remarks.
Mr.. Oscar Merrill. formerly of this city,
but for the past eight years of Kansas. is
visiting in the city.
The following officers have been installed
for the year by Heath Post, G. A. R.: A. J
Hooker. Com; J. w. p. johnson, S. v.
CON-. W. J. Peacock, J. v. Com Chas.
b. Winslow. Surg. E. C. league. o. Day;
c. o. Wadsworth. Q. M; J. C. Morrison.
Adjt Benz. F. Ring, Chap. ]. r. Peacock,
o. Guard; f. E. Lewis, Serg. Major; W. j.
S. Dewey, Q. NJ. Sergt
Rev. Mr. Minard of the Free Baptist
church took for his text Sunday, The Wreck
Of the City of Columbus.
At the celebration of the golden wedding
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Brett Of Auburn,
F. W. Hunton of this city, . son-in-law,
delivered an appropriate poem.
The State Temperance Alliance will meet
1t the Methodist church Wednesday and
of this week. Distinguished
speakers from our own and other States will
address the meeting.
Frank Wentworth caught his hand in Q
bolt machine Monday and skinned one of his
fingers freely. 1t will prevent his violin prac-
lice with the Amphions for few days.
Mr.. James Jewett had . narrow escape
from drowning Monday morning. He was
cutting away the ice at the dam by the south
bridge on Main street when he fell into the
witt water below the dam and was carried
lnder the bridge. Help being at hand. he
was prevented from floating under the ice on
the river. and his life saved. TWAS cold
for bath.