Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

CASTLE HILL.
There is foot of snow here now.-The
thermometer registered twelve below zero
last Tuesdsy morning and eighteen below
Thursdsv.-A. NJ. Dudley Will receive
about $3.50, in prizes for his acre of pota
toes.--Colds are quite prevalent here now.
The farmers are having their grain
thresned out; the yield is lighter than usual.
Hancock.
BUcKsFoRT.
The East Malice Conference Seminary
opens i.s winter term with l76 students.
Many more have engaged accommodations
and are expected. The various departments
are boomog. The chapel i, already
overcrow ded, and many are unable to find
seats at the chspel exercises for lack Of
room. This j., the largest opening in the
history of the school and is thu more
remarkable because this is a vinter term.
BLuEuILL
Capt Bailey W. Bowden and wife cele-
brated their silver wedding Saturday Dec.
9Th; on account Of the bad travelling and
severe cold weather many friends were
deprived of the privilege of being present
yet many came from a long distance and
the house was crowded with friends and
relatives. There were present four gener-
atoms, Capt. Bowdens mother, his dsugh-
ter, Mrs. Addie Wardwell of Penobscot and
her daughter Nella. Capt. BIS mother
will be eighty years old next February and
she rode from Penobscot to Bluehill, dis
lance of ten miles in an open carriage with
the thermometer at zero, while many
others thought it too hard journey to
undertake. Mrs. Bowden sat up until one
o'clock and appeared as smart as any of
the younger ladies' present. Capt. Bowden
AMI wife were remembered by their
friends by many useful presents.
kennebsc.
CHINA.
The Masonic fraternity at China are
arranging for a ocal gathering on the eve
ming of Dee. 5lst. There will be short
speeches by resident and visiting brethren,
interspersed with music, and fine supper
| will be served. A good time can be
depended on, aud members of the Masonic
fraternity from other towns in Kennebec
county will be present.
LIrcHlIELD PLAINS.
The annual meeting of the First Baptist
church and society was held Tuesday with
an unusual number in ate ndance desiring
to have the lsbors of Rev. f. Manson Sc
cured for another year. J. F. Laphsm,
G. Roberts, Jf., and Ii. 2. King were cho-
sen soliciting committee for that purpose.
KENr's Hill.
On Monday, students from all directions
began to assemble at the Hill. Those liv-
ing in the adjacent towns came with private
D 81, h,l
ding, prepared to take care of themselves,
and others coming by way of the cars were
brought to the Hui by teams put on to the
route by mail carrier Folsom. By Tues
day morning when the bell rang. Roodly
number were present TO begin their studies
for the term. The teachers are all at their
posts.-Lsst week John Moody who for
merly worked on the College farm, came
back here and took to himself bride
whose name was Annie Daloff. They have
returned to Msssachusetts.- Dow, who
has been the head cook at the College
boarding house, has moved his family into
the Wyman house.--Dr. Allen was able to
preach one sermon on Su ,dsy.
Shibuya Jugiro, the Japanese sailor who
is now confined in Sing Sing Prison await
ing execution by electricity during the
week beginning January 10 next. refuses to
eat or drink and endeavors to refrain from
sleep.