Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-22
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
Readfeid.-Kenf's Hill

Readfeid. -Kenfs Hill
Our correspondent writes Aug. 81: Prep
arations are being made for the fall term of
school which begins on the 2s inst The
rooms which have been finished off for the
Calleapean Society are large, and when the
frescoing is done they will look very attrac-
tive and pleasant.-The art department will
be well supplied with rooms. Miss Maxson,
who has been to Europe will be here to en-
gage in her work with fresh enthusiasm.
This department has been greatly advanced
through her earnest endeavors.-President
Smiths health is improving.-Mrs. Parker,
VINO has for some time had charge of the
Boarding Club at the ''0ld Mansion" is
about TO leave and go TO Chicago to reside
with a son whom she has there. She will
be greatly missed here, as few women have
as much business tact as she possesses
Mrs. Folsom is to have future charge of the
club at the same place. No doubt it will
be well condueted.-Professor Charles
Allen with his bride are spending a few
days with DIR. c. F. Allen, his father.-The
Professor will soon return to his work at the
Wyoming Seminary in New York.-D. G.
Hartman Esq, of Brooklyn, n. Y, spent
the Sabbath with his brother here.
East Piftston.
| Our correspondent writes August 20: A
good moon and fair weather have made very
pleasant evenings this last week.-Quite a
number of our people attended the Blaine
reception last Tuesday evening.-An earth
quake was felt in this place Tuesday even
ing.-Mr. jackson and wife of New York,
are visiting at the Dearborns and Clarks.-
The auction sale at the Boynton place Thurs
day afternoon proved a success; indeed
everything was sold but the piano. The real
estate was bought by Leonard Moody
Thursday morning our villagers were consid-
erably surprised to find Cleveland and Thur
| man flag floating with the breeze. We have
been unable to learn when or by whom it
was raised but it no doubt went up in the
small hours of the night b. our public spr-
tied Democratic friends. In the afternoon
Of the same day, through the efforts of Leon
ard Moody, a handsome Harrison and Morton
flag was publicly flung to the breeze, and all
were cordially invited. Remarks were made
by Rev. Mr.. Byrnes of this place, A. NJ.
Spear, Esq. and Judge Larrabee of Gardi-
ner East Pittston is wide awake politically
as well as in other matters. Come Prohibi-
tionists, it is your turn next.-C. B. Moody
went to Bar Harbor last Wednesday to spend
a few days among the islands. Edward Liv-
ingston of Newark, N. j., arrived in this
place Friday He is visiting at Rev. Mr..
Byrnes'.-The village base ball nine played
game at Turner'S Corner last Saturday.
Their courage is still good, although they were
beat one score. 1t stood 10 to IL. return
game will be played in this village next Sat
urday afternoon.-Several of our horsemen
attended the races at Augusta Saturday, and
pronounced them the finest they ever saw.
Chiua.
Chas. b. Stuart of South China has sold
his store and stock of goods to Z. II. Jenkins
Mr.. Stuart will move to Decentralization
Jameson and wife of Berkly, Va, are stop
ping for few weeks at VIM. Cranes
There was large attendance at the camp
meeting at Webbers Grove Sunday-R. D.
Woodman of Portland is stopping in town
for a few days.