Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-10

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| wInes. NOV. otn Oar village schools close
THIS week after . successful term Of ten
weeks.-The presentation of military dram.
hal Hazard or the Federal Spy under the
auspices of Kimball Post Relief Corps at
Rockomek. Hall last "Wednesday evening.
was marked success in everv sense of the
word. ALI the parts and especially the lead
ing ones were unexceptionallv we'll sustained.
The hall was crowded and the outbursts of
applause from the large audience we're numer-
GUS The proceeds of the evening which
| amounted to almost $50, are 20 be used by
the corps for charitable purposes.-Mrs Har.
riet Richardson and her daughter, Mrs. F. A.
alillet, have been visiting in Boston for some
| time past-The donation at the Methodist
vestrv, Monday evening of last week, for the
benefit of Mrs. Angelo Wilkins was we'll At
tended. About S29 was the sum realized
FROM the want OF time to insure a successful
presentation. the scholars of the High school
have decided TO wait till some future date be-
fore playing their contemplated drama-The
recent ravages of the fire fend in variou.
portions of our State, have aroused our citi-
zens to the consideration of the fact that
Livermore Falls has no adequate means bv
which fire could be got under suhiection.
should one get under way. The committee
appointed at the recent meeting to ascertain
the best method for securing proper protection
against fire, are making Investigations in pur.
suance with their duties Walter Pierce is
contemplating trip to FLORIDA this winter -
Charles Dunham of Boston, has been visit,
ing his parents during the past week.-Tbe
fourth of series of sermons on .sThe last
Sayings of Christ on the Cross" was delv-
cred by Rev. j. L. Hill at the
Methodist church last Sunday even
ing. The subject Of his discourse was,
Christ praying for his enemies" Eugene
Beck, who for some time past has run a
circulating library in this place, is selling
out his books and is to discontinue the BUSH
ness.-Allen's Cornet Band is soon to be un-
der the musical instruction of Charles Wheel
er of Farmington.-Miss Anna Cole leaves
here next week for Massachusetts,, where
she will spend the winter.-Mr. J. F. JEFF
ferds. who recently opened a furniture store
on Depot street is doing prosperous busi-
ness A. J. Davis is painting his residence
or Millet street.-The water in the river now
| is at such a height as to enable the mills on
both sides of the river to run on full time.
1t is earnestly hoped that this will continue
through the winter.-There was good atten.
dance at the meeting of the Rockomeka
Lodge of Good Templars last Friday evening
Five candidates we're Initiated. The follow
ing officers were installed for the ensuing
quarter by Rev. H. C. Munson: Wallace
Dow, w. c. T.; Mrs. Emma Treat Wv.
T.. r. A. Carver, P. G. T.; Rev W. H
Foster, w. c.; Oscar Alden, W S.; Miss
Maud Searles, w. A. s.; Miss Nellie Bar.
ton, w. F. s. Miss Susie Cargill, W T.;
Adebert Alden, w. NJ Miss Lottie Alden,
W. A. M. Miss Angie Treat, w. |. G. !;
Mr.. Frank Warren, w. o. G. Delegates
and alternates were chosen to attend the SEES
sion of the District Lodge at Hebron Re-
ports OF the various officers were read and
accepted. The lodge is in very prosper
Gus condition and is continually making
| additions to its numbers.
LINCOLN.
ALNA.-Our correspondent writes, Nov s :
| The thunder storm and gale of Saturday
night did no damage except washing deep
| ruts in the town roads.-As the chandelier at
| the Baptist church was being lighted before
the service Sunday evening it fell with
crash, damaging it to a considerable extent
Mr. Haley of Richmond disposed Of a large
quantity of goods at auction sale in Erskins'
Hall last week.-Rev f. Nelson Pierce is
holding series of Interesting meetings at
the Neck school-house, North Newcastle
1t Is reported that the young
people at Sheepscot Bridge uetted
$50 from their fair Friday evening. The snm
will be used towards purchasing a public
library.-Mr Greenlief of Boothbay has been
dsposing of large boat load of fish at the
village this week.-Mrs.. Edward Fossett of
New Harbor made short visit to her parents
the first OF the week.-Mr. Henry Hilton and
wife of Boston are in town for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Peaslee are making a
short visit at Lewiston. Olivia Viii.
liams and daughter, who have spent the past
summer with the formers father, Mr.. S.
Hilton, returned to their home in Campelo,
Mass, last Friday.
| PENoBscoT.
| CoRINNA. Our correspondent writes Nov.
8: c. W. Hayes of Dover has Just completed
successful term of school in Corinna Union
Academy. Saturday evening, the teacher as
sisted his pupils in presenting the drama
"Dearer than Life" in Temperance Hall.
The most of the actors appeared before the
public for the first time, but the parts were
well sustained.-The annual G r. Fair
is announced for this month. The body of
DR.. Fred Gardner. who was drowned in
Pushaw Pond, will be brought here for burial,
as it is the home of his parents The body
will be embamed pending the arrival of his
wife from Silver City. New Mexico.
| SOMERSET.
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9Th; The recent rains have raised the water
so that Frost & Sons grist mill is now run
ming. This is a convenience for the farmers
in this section who have been obliged to 20
away with their grain Henry P. Wood h ad
the good luck to shoot a large otter, on one
of his recent hunting expeditions in the
vicinity of " Madawaska - pond The
animal measured Att. Gin. in length and its
pelt was sold for five dolars.-Rev. Samuel
Lang is tending the store of Mira. l.. c.. Hay-
den, who, with her family is visiting in the
town of Jay.-Mrs James Spolett is at home
once more, and her house which has been
closed for few weeks past is again occu
ped.-Belle Maddocks has finished sue
cessful term of school at the Hartland Acade
my. and is now spending her vacation at
home. Mrs. Maddocks lie one of our most
experienced teachers and success always at
tends her schools. Our village school closed
last Friday. There will be a vacation of
four weeks Mrs. Libby, who has had
charge of the school for the past year, will
take it this winter.
Nov. 8; The regular November quarterly
meeting was held at the Friends church on
the 9TH, 9th and 7th. The heavy storm OF
wind and rain lessened the attendance, but
those present were much interested in the
services. S. Adebert Wood of New York
did most OF the preaching. Mr.. Wood is ex-
pected to hold series of revival meetings
later in the season.-The wind of SUNDAY
morning did some damage in the way of
| blowing down trees and fepces-Iawyer