Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-02
State News.
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VINO, although vide awake young farmer
full of progressive ideas and ready ~ nut
them IN practice. in the improvement Of his
excellent farm, finds time for several other
occupations. Perhaps the most important of
these Is that of tsxidermist. He has several
eases OF BIRDS OF his own mounting. some of
"hich are very rare. Mr. Thomas is also a
nne painter. One of his cases, containing
a hawk, has background painted in forest
scenery and presents realistic effect In
leisure hours Mr.. Thomas makes a goodly
sum by repairing his neighbors watches and
clocks, at which employment be is quite skill.
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ARoosTooK.
Houlton has a new rifle club,
j. F. Bither. of Linneus has been chosen
president and Al Porter, of Houlton. vice presi-
dent OF the Agricultural Society of ARGOS.
took.
HANCOCK
son and son-ip law of Mr. Peter Abbott
Of Verona, were among the crew of the
schooner Charles H. Morse, supposed 10 have
gone down with the Oregon.
OXFORD.
James McLucas, a soldier>of the war of
1872, died at East Fryeburg on the Goth inst.
aged 80 years and days. Four other broth
ers enlisted and served with him in that war.
Jacob died during the war, Robert lived TO
the age OF SO; Abraham to the age of 80, and
Jeremiah reached the great age of his broth
er who has just passed away, 80 years. They
were all born in Hiram.
PENoBsCor.
Mr.. Sargent French. one of the most es-
teemed citizens of Bradley, died at his home
March 26. He passed away after brief ILL
ness OF four weeks. Mr.. Sargent French was
born IN Dorchester, n. II Aug. 10th, 1914,
and was consequently in his 72d year. He
settled in Bradley in 1880 and held the posi-
ton OF town surveyor with other offices for
many years.
SAGADAHoC.
For several weeks there has been trouble
between the stevedores and the coal beavers
N Bath. The latter have demanded Is cents
per ton for shoveling instead of 10 cents.
This the stevedores refused to pay, and a
committee from the Knights of Labor has
had the matter under consideration for nearly
SIX weeks. On making its report, it was
found that the committee had no jurisdiction
In the case, as the stevedorts were sub-con-
tractors and not dav-la )orers. 1t is now
stated that the coal beavers purpose to organ
lie stevedores and purchase the necessary
equipments and unload vessels themselves
Whether this will he done remains to be seen.
Ii has been attempted before aud has in every
instance proved failure, says the Times.
SOMERSET.
NoRRIDGEwoCR Our correspondent writes
under date of March 81: Norridgewock ill
celebrate the 4th of July on Monday, the 5th.
Although too early for definite plans, it is
learned that the EImwood Park Association
will open its track for races in the afternoon
This track is pronounced to be ALREADY a
favorite one, and the managers contemplate
expensive Improvements in the early summer
here will be display of fireworks. 18th
| music, in the evening.-Georse Bracket, q
former resident of STARK, but for the last 20
| years OF the Pacific coast has been spending
the winter here, and left for Canon City,
Oregon. Monday. He is a successful stock
raiser, giving much attention to horses. Two
nephews, John Doyen and Marion Mosher
return with him to seek their fortunes The
| Odd Fellows occupied their new Hall Mon.
day evening.-The young ladies gave an en-.
tertanment for the benefi, of Rev. Mr.. Frost
at Sawtelle's Hall last evening, consisting
principally of dialogues, tableaux and music.
1t Was well patr0nized. -Yesterday, Nancy
| r Css, the " idow of John Ross. was buried.
For years she and her daughter, now 60 years
of age, have lived on a farm some three miles
| from the village, and one-half mile from
neighbor., carrying on this farm principally
| by their own labor, and refusing all requests
of friends to leave the farm and move to some
place where they could be comfortable. The
mother had reached the age of 81, but chung
to the old homestead with an affection appar
emily strengthened by her years -IIerod
Burrill, a highly respected citizen, is very
low with brain fever.
Mrs. Noah Prescott of St. Adams, whose
| hip was broken recently, by fall from
sleigh, died Sunday, March 2Sth.
WALDO.
horse belonging to Henry Davis of Sears
port broke his back in snow drift recently
on cross road leading out bv Blacks mill
1t is said he Will ask the town to pay for the
animal.
Owing to circumstances tor which it is hare
to say who is blamable. the Waldo county
treasury is decidedly short. For several wears
the Legislature has cut down the estimates
of the county tax made by the commissioners
of Waldo. They asked the last Legislature
for sol 900 wear for two years. The Leg
islature appOrtioned them only Sl7 900. -Four
years ago, they asked for $1,000 and got
only Sl4,0 600. AS the county has not been
able to meet its expenses with these sums the
commissioners have had to raise money by
temporary loans; and having run the county
in debt to the full extent permitted by the
statute. they are now unable to raise any
more money without vote of the people of
the county, until this years taxes are collecta-
BILE. Last March, the sherif's house attached
to the Jail in Belfast was destroyed bv fire
The Sheriff had to take a house considerable
distance from the Jail and is obliged TO carry
food from this house through the streets to
his twenty prisoners. The County Commits
sioners asked the people Of the county,ir the
spring elections to vote to authorize them to
contract a loan OF n sum not to exceed Sl0.-
600, for the purpose of building house for
the Sheriff and meeting current expenses
Nearly all the towns in the county have held
their elections aud this proposition has been
defeated. The county of Waldo is abun-
dainty able to pay it, bills and its credit is ex-
cellent. but there seems to be friction some
where. The county, expenses have been
moderately large this year The last term OF
court was the most costly session for four
years. The trial of the Jackson murder case