Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-16
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Bath Times: Bank Examiner Bisbee il
very much pleased with the success Of the
Loan and Building Associations throuh0ut
the State. These Institutions must add
greatly to the States aggregate wealth.
A dollar earned and built into wood and
brick is very good kind Of an anchor to
keepiudustrious and enterprising laborers
in Maine. Baths Loan and Building soci-
ETY. is proving itself very popular. Is the
Times has 80 often predicted.
The next State Fair at Lewiston will be
continued Eve days, instead Of four, - usu-
al. A large number of special premiums
have been secured and new features added
New classes have been opened to meet the
wants Of exhibitors, and no efforts will be
spared to make the next exhibition the
most complete In the history Of the society.
Chas. Rogers and Mr.. F. H. Francis Of
Belfast went to Swan lake Thursday, re-
turning q. night with trout Fl inches in
length and weighing four pounds. This 10
one of the finest trout ever taken at that
noted fishing resort.
PresQue Isle knows how to advertise.
Its Board of Trade will take fifteen hun
bred copies Of the Industrial Journal con-
tanning the report Of Presque Isle and its
industries, for the purpose Of. distribution
Brewer has . nav industry in large
kindlipg wood mandatory which began
operations last week.
Some folks find ie hard work to settle
down in life. John Wilbur, who has Just
bought farm in Strong, will soon make
his thirty-second move within twenty-seyen
years. lie started from Phillips, and his
thirty third move will probably take him
back there.
The passenger department Of the Maine
Central ~ issued handsome pamphlet
called siGems Of the Nortblaud." It 10
similar 10 style to 1.-THE Front Door Yard
Of Our Country" and contains descriptions
of the White Mountains, and the coast and
woods Of Maine, with glimpses of Lake
Chsmplsin. Lake George. the Adirondacks
and some parts Of Canada. The book 10
profusely illustrated and is Of great interest
to all who intend to visit Maine during the
coming summer.
Last weeks issue Of the Industrial jour
nal was q special ship-building number.
The paper was double number devoted
entirely to a review Of the ship building
industry, illustrated by many cuts. Among
the illustrations are the ships Shenandoah,
Rappahsnnock and Frederick Billings;
barks St. Katherine and Matanzas;
bsrkentine Thomas J. Stewart; schoon-
ers Glenwood. Marjorie, William C.
Tanner, John Holland and Clara
A. Donnell; schooner yacht Fleur de
Legs; steamers Portland and Cottage City;
armored cruiser Maine; United States
steel cruiser Mschias; Bath hon Works
and Bath rope walk. A large amount of
valuable information Is contained in the
number and the whole work reflects the
greatest credit on ths editor and business
manager of the Journal which has done 90
much in the past to help develop Maine
and promote its business and industrial
interests.
The Alumni Of Colby University, of
Boston and vicinity, will hold their tenth
annual reunion in the psriors Of the Quincy
House. Brattle street, Thursday, Feb. 26,
Of o'clock P. NJ. Dinner will be served
at 6 o'clock. The invitation 10 extended to
wives, husbands, and friends Of graduates.
The committee are arfauging FOR post
prsndial exercises Of unusual merit, and
it is hoped that ~ many graduates ~ pos
sible will attend. The officers Of the
Association are W. T. Chase, president;
W. E. Perry. vice president; Henry Dun
ming, secretary. ~g