Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-17
STATE NEWS.


Our correspondent writes: Mr. Samuel
Atwood of North Wayne was in the place
last Tuesday.-Mr. Charles Bowler and wife
of the firm of Bowler & Hall of Boston were
in the place last week stopping with their
aunt Mrs. Mills. Mr.. Bowler returned to
Boston, Thursday Oliver J. Davis of
Somerville, Mass, and Fred c.. Hosmer of
Boston are in the place stopping with Mrs.
Sarah c. Robinson. - Mrs. Judith Baker
left here Wednesday for South Norridge-
wock to be absent two weeks.-Miss MAY
Getchel who has been in Waterville for the
past three months, returned home last Satur-
day .-Forepaugh's herald, in half military
array passed through here Saturday. Al
though no clarion notes foretod his approach,
the brass horn was on his seat ready for use.
He called at the post office for the stamp of
the office to show that the advertising man
had preceded him.-The church choir met
with Mrs. Hannah Russell Friday evening,
for practice.-Harry Halves of Chenille,
Conn. was in the place last Saturday. Mr..
HAYES native place is North Vassalboro-'
Friday afternoon between VassalbOro sta
ton and Winslow, the flying yankee ran into
"A tree that had fallen across the track 1t
delayed them about twenty minutes No
damage was done.-Last Sunday in this place
at Divine worship the pulpit was very elabo-
rately decorated with choice display of
flowers. On the right was a vase of exquis-
lite pond lilies, and on the left vase of ILL
lies of the valley, and other wild flowers.
Beneath the pulpit was large urn filled with
choice ferns and other decorations, all making
a very pleasing and beautiful floral display.
The text of the sermon by Rev. ID. F. French
was from Solomon's Song. chapter III /.
II am the rose of Sharon and the lily of the
No in bn mi, Jst, &c
hardest work of the season. Thus far hay
that has been put into the barn has not been
injured in the least by rain Hay will be of
very good quality, though not abundant in
quantity, but there will be enough for all
practical purposes. l should think the farm
ers were not more than half through with
housing their hay.-Sunday evening at 100
a heavy tempest passed over this place. the
rain fell in abundance, doing much good to
all the crops.-Mrs. Harry Britton of Will
mantle was in the place last Sunday, and was
at our meetng.-Some of the farmers who
had hay out last Sunday thinking it might
rain had it all hauled in so that there was not
much that was damaged by the storm in the
evening. The indications now are, that
should it be fair and pleasant through the
coming week most of the farmers will be
done haying. George A. Robbins, who has
been in feeble health for several months past
is SO far on the road to good health as to be
riding out, and giving his attention to his
business.-The local Board of Health have
been very active in trying to stop the spread
of any contagious disease. There is no
scarlet fever or diphtheria in our town at the
present time. 1t is evident that most all of
the contagious diseases can be nipped before
they get much under way in the community.
Tdssalboro.
On Saturday last a committee of the Socie-
ty of Friends. consisting of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Cox of Portland, John Frye of Port
land, Mr.. c. NJ. Bailey, Rev. Charles Jones,
Mrs. II. j. Bailey, and Mr.. Joseph Briggs
of Winthrop. visited the new school building
at Oak Grove Seminary on an inspecting tour
and to decide as to the furnishings The
matter was left in the hands of a sub-com-
mittee, consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Cox, and
the former gentlemen will shortly visit Mr..
Moody's school at Mortified, in which he is
much interested, to obtain information as to
cost and plans of furnishing. The new
building will cost, when completed, about
500 600, of which amount Mr.. Bailey will
furnish about ne-half. An effort is to be
made to raise handsome endowment fund
for the support of the institution. The build
ing is to be dedicated about Sept. 10.
East Ifttston:
We have receiued an interesting commu
nicatlon from this place which we are unable
to use as the writer forgot to sign it. The
full name must be signed to all articles. We
do not publish these names, but must have
them in order to know that communications
are authentic.
SAGADAHoC.
Bath.
The tug Popham, owned by the Knicker-
booker Steam Towage CO., of this city. went
ashore near Mack's Island, Sheepscott river,
Sunday, and will probably be total loss.
PENoBscoT
Cor1nRG.
Our special correspondent writes July l6 !: |
The yearly encampment will be held at Camp
Benson by the members of G.. A. X. Posts.
beginning August 20, and lasting eight DAYS.
Many improv ,ments have been made since
last year. Several cottages have been erected
and others will be built before the encsmp-
ment. The material for a large pavilion is
already on the ground.-W. H. Larry, of
Corinna, was found dead in bed at Kingsbury
on Thursday morning.-A. II. Veazie died
suddenly one day last week..-Mr Albert Ly-
ford was thrown from moving machine re-
Gently and had his wrist broken.
WALDO.
Unity.
Under date of July Is, our correspondent