Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-27
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| FAIRFIELD, Aug. %, 'sS.
| After all the trials, troubles and expenses
attending plank sidewalks, beginning has
been made on Main street for concrete or
orick, and the curbing is in place. Had this
been done fifteen years ago, when it was
nrst advocated, We should to-day have an
enduring sidewalk all through the village,
and heavy item of expense would be strick-
en- out of the annual account
The Democrats have finally given symp-
toms of new life and the posters announce
rally for Tuesday evening the 2sth.
| There does not seem to be much enthus-
iasm in town, though good amount of
work is being done. Some went to Bangor
and others will go to Lewiston. But the
great majority wait the coming of Mr..
Blaine to Waterville next Monday.
Jewett Pratt, for years in trade here, and
since in the furniture business at Sacarappa,
Is moving his family to that place.
Wednesday an important hearing was
held at Augusta before Judge Libby. A
few years ago the Lockwood CO., got an
injunction against the lumbermen here, and
at Somerset Mills, to prevent the throwing
of waste or shayings into the river.
| Since then large burners have been
erected to consume all this, and no one has
complained until lately, when action was
brought against three out of the five firms for
contempt of court. 1t seems a little strange
that portion should be singled out and
decision has not been received, but it is
awaited with much interest, as it may
seriously affect the business interests here.
The Centennial celebration hangs fire, or
The difficulty now is to fix upon date that
will not conflict with some previously ar
ranged county or local fair.
| The horse railroad closes its second month
with record almost equal to the first, and
already it is coming to be considered ne
cessity. certain percent of trale may be
diverted to Waterville, but it is doubtful if
more goes than formerly. The fact that
rents are cheaper than in the city will draw
good portion Of the mechanics this way, so
long as they can be carried back and forth so
cheaply. What is needed here now is
number of neat, comfortable cottage homes
within the reach of the laboring class.
There is great scarcity and grand OPP
portunity for capital to be used to good ad-
vantage.
A building and loan association would be
grand thing for Fairfield, as it is proving
wherever tried Such an organization would
not only stimulate building but materially aid
in the growth of the town.
The large framing mill is obliged to run
evenings to keep pace with its orders, which
come from every quarter.
The Maine Manufacturing Co shipped
Friday one thousand wooden guns, for cam
paign purposes. to Philadelphia. These are
to all appearances regular weapon of de-
Tense, and to be carried in all parades, yet SO
constructed AZ to receive a torch for evening
large sale.
A. Weymouth of Clinton has taken the
store made vacant by the death of Stephen
Files, and will stock the same next week
with full line of dry and fancy goods.
The coming bicycle race for the cham
pionship of the State on Fairfield track,
Monday, August 9th, is the topic of con-
vcrsaton here and at Skowhegan, Patten,
who has challenged Ames, has held the belt
for two years but yielded it to Ames on the
Fairfield track. The race on Monday will
be for blood as Ames is determined to hold his
vantage ground and Patten is equally anx-
ious to regain lost honors. Large sums have
been wagered and the friends of the wheel
men from all sections of the State will be
present, Monday, to back their favorites and
witness the race. Other attractions are
offered and full days sport promised.