Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-20
STATE NEWS.
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The wooden mill Of W. C. Farnes which
started a short time ago after a shut down of
few weeks is now running at its full
capacity, much To the satisfaction of the
operatives.-The people of this place were
much surprised to hear that Dan J. McGines,
comedian of Boston Theatre, is in a critical
condition at his home at Boston Highlands.
For some years he has had his summer resi-
dence here where he has many friends. A
few months since he purchased a splendid
steam yacht and was nticipating much pleas
ure during his vacation next summer on the
beautiful Wilson Lake.
kESSEBEc.
Rirerside.
According to the report of the town of
Vassalboro, its Indebtedness is less than
$1,000, and it is confidently expected that the
coming year will see it all wiped out.-The
happiest man in the place since last Thurs
day morning was Samuel Mitchell be-
cause it was nine pound boy
Miss Emily Taught, "Aunt Milley" who is
in this place, is ninety five years old and is
in good health. She reads most of her time
and uses no glasses. She is the owner of
one of the pine growths in the county of
kennebec. She was offered last week by
Ira d. Sturgis $1,000 for her farm. NO"
she said, ''she wished to look at the big
pines as long she lived. y
Last Tuesday Harry HAYES went TO kent's
Hill to attend the term of school at the semi
nary. This is Harry's third term at this in
stitution.- all the young men and ladies'
in this place make commendable efforts to
obtain an academical education. A long list
of school teachers have gone out from this
place with honor to themselves.-Last We'd
nesday evening at Good remplars Hall there
was a bean bag" sociable which was entire
~ new and quite interesting, followed by a
supper, closing with dance.-A dispatch
was received Saturday for Mrs. David Ellis
saving that her brother Mr.. Mathews was
dead. His body will be sent to the town CT
Winslow.
LINCOLN.
North Boothbdg.
Capt o. G. Reed is at home on a short
visit; his vessel is being loaded al the Cum
berland Bone Companys wharf.-Miss Clara
Lewis went to Lewiston, Thursday, accom-
panied by her brother, Mr. Edward Lewis
Rufus Adams lost valuable COW last week.
Mr.. John Holton, Esq, arrived home from
Salem, Mass. Friday on Enterprise.
BoothJay Harbor.
At town meeting held the other day, for
the newly incorporated town, Boothbay Har-
Dor which now includes the Isle of Springs
il was voted to donate 10 the Isle of Springs
property holders, the amount of the tax as
assessed on the property there for improving
the islands conveniences or identifying it,
as the management may see fit. This is a
matter of three or four hundred dollars a
year complimentary to this much favored
and splendid summer resort
SOMERSET.
CornriHc.
Mrs. Eliza Smith widow of d. d. Smith
who was lost in The Central America died
Friday 5 inst with congestion of the brain.
The brothers of Cermile Lodge |. o. of
G. T. were treated to an oyster supper by
the Sisters which was fully appreciated and
enjoyed by all. The Lodge was never in a
more prosperous condition.
81 1i5aHS.
The rain last week carried off nearly all
the snow in the roads, and the people are
oh iged to use wheels instead of runners
Mr. Closson Hanson has returned home
from Boston, where he has been EN- oloyed
for the winter, on short vacation. lie will
return to that city again.
WASHINGTON.
Columbia Falls.
One article in the warrant for our town
meeting will be to see if the town will accept
town clock to be pre- scented by the Young
Ladies Industrial Society" We think the
town will gladly accept the present.-Mrs.
Bruce of Milbrdge, lectured to full house
at the NJ. f. Church in this place on Friday
evening. Subject, Woman and the ballot"
The lecture was highly praised by all who
heard it.-At the Inauguration Ball March
4th, Mr.. /. Carleton of this place led in the
grand march with lass of sixteen. He also
danced when VIM. ii. Harrison was inaug-
urated President in 1871.