Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-21
M AINE GOSSIP.

The usual Bar Hsrbor items are begin
ming to come out. We are told that 10 case
the weather be warm. this resort will be
crow led with visitors who will Oil both
cottages and hotels. 1t is not likely, how
ever. that Bar Hsrbor will again see such
crowds A. used to be there. They come to
Maine more and more every year. but they
have learned that there are places in the
State. fully As desirable, perhaps more so,
for 9 summer residence, and costing less
money.
Some Of the papers are saying that the
new hotel at West Cove. the B. p. ter
minus at Moosehead Lake. will be read,
for business the first of June. This is .
mistake. Ii will be well into July before
it will be ready for the tourist business.
and there will have to be some lively hust
ling if it is to be completed and ready At
that time.
An old salt down in Belfast has de vised .
barometer, which is very simple In its work.
ing. and is said to be an improvement upon
either rheumatism or corns - an indicator
Of approaching weather changes.
heNVib'hk w VIC ASeWs, oOiuC VI tlc Dali
gor dog fanciers are raising pups by the
peck. and find the business profitable. One
10, which came upon the scene of action
about a week ago, is estimated to be worth
about $50 AZ this rate it 10 fall more
profitable to raise dogs than to carry on =
farm.
Orono is to have . big paper mill. 1t
wi II ha huiff ho All 90 he oh.ta
Lumber mill recently burned, and will COM
meDce operations with . manufacturing
capacity of sixts en- tons per day. We hope
the Websters will make good pile out OF
this new enterprise. The fire 6end has
be en- right after them this year.
The annual convention Of Maine Univer-
saAists never faile to be = most enjoyable
comm: together. This year 1t will be held
on the 81, 4th and 9Th of June. in Bangor
and the people Of that city are already busy
in preparing for the reception and enter.
tsiument of the visitors.
Very pleasing features Of the entertain
ment at the Bangor Opera House Monday
evening by the Boston Ideal Banjo, Man
dolin and Guitar Club, we're the character
impersonation, BY Mr.. John II. Babb and
the banjeaurine solo by Mr.. A. A. Babb.
These &c tlemen we're formerly residents
of Bangor where they are we'll known.
Bucket shops' don't thrive even in Bid
deford, five or six attempts to establish an
exchange in that city having resulted in
failure; and this is IS 1t should be-for
gambling ought not to thrive anywhere.
Salmon fishermen are not meeting with
as good luck this season ~ in some former
years. They lay it to the seals which are
said to BE- unusually plenty. Many of the
salmon. when taken from the weirs are
found to be partially eaten.
Over LOCO guests registered at the ne v
AlRonq lin Hotel. St. Andrews, last year.
and preparations are being made for
great business this season. Mr.. C. v. Car
ter, an able manager of extensive expe-
Renee will have charge of the place. Maine
men are largely interested in it.
In the village limits of wxldoboro there
are not far from 1900 people, of whom
many are evidently "joiners," for there
are large and fiourishing lodges of Free
Masons. Old Fellows, Good Templar.,
Knights Of Honor, Loyal Legion, and Good
Fellows, an Encampment of Odd Fellows
Grand Army Post. Owl Club, Whist Club
and Gun Club, and Baud of twenty five
pieces.
There we're nine graduates from the
Dexter High School last week. This 10
one Of the best schools Of its class in
Eastern Maine. II has from time to time
been In charge Of those Who have become
eminent in educational work.
Dick Golden Is surely we'll started on
the road to wealth. Crowded houses con-
sinue to greet him wherever he appears
In December and January next be will |
tour Massachusetts and Chicago managers |
have already sent TO secure him for that |
city during the Worlds Fa,f.
Mr.. +. b. Carney, foreman Of the Piscat- |
,quis Observer Office, and Who has been |
come csed with the establishment fifteen or |
'ixteen years. has bought the job Office Of |
Mr. c. H. Lorrey, Of Foxcroft. and taken |
Of the same. He will add 4 |
rev press and other material to the plant, |
pat in Watermelon. and prepare for doing |
! good business. He 10 an excellent young |
nan, 6ne printer. and re are sure be |
siil meet the success which he deserves.
Aroostook people believe that simple
missioner should be appointed In thas county