Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-26
NalIomfll ZocaI Nems.

Navigation Of the Kepnebec at this port
closed effectually on Tuesday morning of last
week, Nov. Is. On the day previous the
| steamer Clarion succeeded in forcing her way
to Augusta and back down the river. At Gar
diner, by the help Of the steamer eastern
Queen" navigation was kept open up to Sat-
urday last, when several vessels were enabled
to get through to Bath, by following in the
wake OF the Queen. There are two vessels
detained here, and one at Augusta, which
which will probably be ice bound until spring
weather shall release them. Navigation has
not closed so early since the year 1924, when
the 10th of November effectually blockaded
the river, OBTAINING many vessels in Hallowell
Augusta and Gardiner. Since 1924 naviga-
ton has closed in November but ten times
| and once, in 1880, it did not close at all, but
ran over until the 10th of January, 1881. In
1885 the ice stopped Nov 10Th, and the three
years following on the 18th, 18th and 20,h of
the same month. The next year, 1889, the
river kept clear, and did not close until the
9th of Jan. 1890. The earliest closings since
1885 were in 1892, Nov. 4, and in 1909, Nov.
3. The earliest opening was March IL, 1856.
In 1871 navigation was also open March II.
The latest opening was April 26, 1913.
|
10th Of April. During the time specified,
since 1885, several winter freshets have
occurred, carrying out the ice, and then
closing again; but SO far as the reg
ular closing and opening of navigation is
concerned, we believe the above statements
substantially correct. The record from which
we derive these figures was kept by the late
Nathaniel Shaw Of this city, and since his
death, copied and kept by ourself. Many
now prophecy that winter freshet will fol-
low this early closing; but we trust such
may not be the case.
The severe snow storm Of Monday, has
effectually spoiled the anticipated skating fun
OF the boys on Thanksgiving day; but what
they may lose in skating may be made up in
sleIghr riding and sliding down hill
A middle aged gentleman on skates, broke
through the thin ice on the river in the rear
of our Office on Saturday; but by the exhibit
ton of remarkable agility, succeeded in es-
Gaping a thorough ducking. The "boys !"
were greatly pleased.
Many will be the happy reunions on Thurs
day, as unbroken families surround the
Thanksgiving board and many also will be
the sad gatherings where the empty chair
painfully brings to mind the loved and lost.
Let all unite in grateful praise to the author
of all good, in faith believing "He doeth all
things well" whether prosperity or adversely
be our lot, orjoy or affection attend US. Let
the poor be remembered and their wants sup
piled, that our annual festival may be univer-
sally one in fact as we'll as in name.
The question as to whether il is cheaper to
buy wool and knit stockings, or buy the
stockings already knit, was practically settled
by farmer Thritty's wife recently, when she
Informed her inquiring friend that her meth
Cd was to pull enough wool from the pelts of
the sheep to furnish all the stocking yarn
needed, and then the pelts would sell for Just
as mach as they would in their original rich
ness of WOOL at takes but little skill TO
fix up the pet so the wool rot be missed !;
and trfe saved in that way makes stocking
yarn much cheaper Farmer Thrifty may
vel. be obliged to go with cold feet.
Turkeys were more plenty in our market
on Tuesday than we have ever before known
on similar occasions, and prices ruled mod
erate-the best fowls bringing Is cents per
pound, while an inferior article tended down
ward Large quantities were sent from this
State to supply the Boston market.
Most of our citizens commenced with the
first snow to clear their walks; though we are
panied to say some sadly neglect their duty.
If all would copy the example of Capt. John
Beeman, we would have model side walk 8
throughout the city.