Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01
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Two well known citizens were discussing
Have you noticed the kennebec Journal
lately: 1t has improved wonderfully since
the new management came into control"
Yes" was the response, II have been
watching with no small degree of interest the
rapid strides of advancement which the Dali
ly Journal has been making during the past
few months. The circulation too, | hear is
booming. BY the way think that the Dali
~ kennebec Journal had the best report of
the Stain Cromwell trial of any Maine pa
per-" These two citizens have come 10 just
the conclusion that Maine citizens on every
hand are arriving at That the Journals re-
ports of the trial struck the key note of pop
ular favor, is attested to by the fact that
more copies of the Journal were sold last
week than any other paper coming into this
city, containing reports of the Bangor trial.
The Kennebec journal is hustling right
along.
congenial party of Coburn Classical In
stitute students enjoyed leap year ride to
Fairfield Tuesday evening. After returning
the company partook of an oyster supper pro-
vided by the ladies', and very pleasant ev-
ening of social enjoyment followed. In ac-
cordance with the leap year custom the la
dies attended TO all the wants of their part
ners and as the party dispersed, safely es-
! corted them to their homes. BY common
consent of all it was pronounced the most
enjoyable occasion of the season.
Miss Fanny Gallert. Coburn Classical In
stitute IS, will give "A reception to her
schoolmates and friends at the residence of
her parents Friday evening. A very pleas
ant time is anticipated by all
Surveyor Ira L. Getchel has made sur
vey and plans of the scene of the Beal TRACE
dy at Clinton. The plans will be used by the
government at the trial of Charles Beal in
April.
The insurance companies have agreed
upon reduction of rates for building in the
business part of the city. Rates in other
parts of the city remain unchanged.
Mr.. w. T. Clarkson has sold his livery
stable business TO two gentlemen from
Winthrop, who will put i'll ten additional
teams at once. This establishment will be
first class in all respects.
Mr.. Augustus Marshall well known citi-
zen, died very suddenly Oh Tuesday evening.
He was about his work as usual Tuesday
forenoon at the Lockwood mills, where he
has been employed as blacksmith ever
since the mills were started in 1874.
In response to the invitation of the school
committee very large number of ladies and
gentlemen assembled at the new school
building on Pleasant street, Tuesday even
ing, to inspect the building and listen to ex-
ercses appropriate to TIL occasion, consist
tons. etc. As the visitors passed from room
to room, all brilliantly Illuminated with cleo
| tricity, many expressions of delight were
heard on all sides at the convenience and
elegance of the building and its appoint
ments. The structure is of brick, two stories
in height, and is hult of the best materials
and in a most substantial manner. 1t is
heated by steam throughout and special at
tention has been given to ventilation and
plumbing. The furniture is of the most
modern design. There are eight school
rooms designed to accommodate about forty
each. All the grammer schools in the city
will be accommodated in the building and
will be under the supervision of MIR. Craw-
ford who ha, recently been employed for the
position. The building was erected by
Messrs. j. & J. Phibrook, contractors and
will cost. including the furniture. about
eighteen thousand dollars