Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-05


Ring out, Wild bells.
Let the cannon boom.
This il the Day We celebrate.
E. E. Davis Co. furnish the uniforms fol-
the Atlantic Engine Co.
This Is day of triumph for the small boy.
II is better than circus
There will be numerous trains and excur-
sion steamers to arrive in Augusta to-day.
Many strangers arrived in town on Satur-
day and yesterday to attend the celebrations,
The clothing stores will be open this fore
noon and closed during the remainder Of the
day.
The shirts of the Cushnoc Engine Co. were
made at Whitney's shirt factory.
The base ball game between the Skovhe-
gans and Augustus will begin at o'clock p.
NJ, sharp.
There will be nine bands in the city today,
the Hallowell Band having been added to
the list.
Twenty-Five special policemen will be on
duty to-day, and the best of order will be
maintained.
May the clerk of the weather smile upon
us to-day and favor the celebration with un-
clouded skies.
One of the features of the fantastic process
sion this morning will be midget of color,
attired in swalIow-tail and tall hat
Certain small boys could not resist the
temptation to explode portion of their
crackers and torpedoes, yesterday.
Several flags were displayed yesterday. A
Hotel North banner over the street swung in
the breeze which came up the valley.
Preparations were underway in Meonian
and Union Halls Saturday for the collation..
Tables and seats were being collected.
The stand tor the exercises has been COM
pleted on the Park. 1t is short distance
from the monument towards the square. The
monument has been enclosed by fence.
During the imitation of the balloon this AZ
ternoon, it is expected that a grand concert
will be given by the combined bands, two
hundred pieces.
Four hogsheads of Mr.. Wades Diamond
Spring water will be placed on Water street
for the use of the thirsty multitude today and
two upon the State grounds
The members of the Union Hose Compa-
ny, Bangor, will probably appear in the pro.
cession to-day with their handsome hose car
riage decorated with flowers.
The following judges have been selected
for the contest of fire apparatus W. B.
Leighton, w. w. Robbins, Alonzo p. Sew.
all. G. c. Flagg, John o. Weston, C. B.
Chandler.
The Bath Times says that the Board OF
Aldermen Of that city refused to allow the
steamers to go out of that city to-day, and
the two companies, which were very anxious
to come to Augusta. will be obliged to re-
main at home.
Mr.. p. c. Doliver will be master of cere-
monies at the creased pole. The stick will
he eighteen feet in height, slick and slippery
and located in Market Square. 81 bill be
placed 81 feet from the top; 81. two feet
higher and So at the top, making Sc in prizes
offered. The man who climbs the pole first
and gets the money will possess it.
A special train from Ellsworth, Orono and
Belfast will arrive in the city at o'clock A.
NJ. to-day, bringing the fire companies and
| their friends. A special returning will leave
| the city at 8 so p. NJ. The Brunswick and
Bath special departs at 10 p. 81. Half fare
rates: $3.50 round trip from Ellsworth and
| Orono; $500, Bangor and Belfast.
Prof. Allen and workmen of the gas COM
panv were at the State grounds Saturday,
preparing fer the balloon ascension. The
! ascension will be made from a point on State
| street just at the right of the road leading to
the trottng park and opposite Mr.. Chicks
residence. The gas pipe was tapped and a
| short section fpipe connected. An area 200
| feet square will be fenced in and the posts
were set Saturday. Seven barrels of sand
| were hauled and dumped near the enclosure.
The initiating of the air ship will begin as
early as 10 or ii o'clock A. NJ. The aero
naut will take with him parschutes. carrier
pigeons, etc., which will be liberated q,
proper intervals. Twenty one years have
elapsed since balloon ascended in Augusta
Frank De, inc had his left hand partially
blown off, about one o'clock last night, by
the bursting of gun in which he had placed