Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-28
Manchester Locals.

One day last week, a Manchester young
man, while getting out ice, undertook to walk
across some thin ice. which had frozen over
the night before, and got good ducking for
his pains. Hereafter he will avoid thin ice as
long there is plenty which is thickcr.--A
very satisfactory Lycoum was held at the out
let schoolhouse. on Monday evening last. An
excellent dialogue was given and the qucs-
ton "ReSolyed. that Gen. Washington was a
greater General than Gen. Grant" after a
very spirited discussion. was decided in the
negative.-rhe snow is foot and Il half deep
on the level. This amount of snow il excel
lent for the grass roots. and will insure a full
hay crop the coming summer. Although in
some respects it may be ad, isable to have
very little snow during the winter mouths ;
yet all things considered il is better to have Il
good depth Of snow at this season of the wear
Potatoes are scarce and are rising. Farm
crS are asking 90 cents and 81. 90 per bushCl.
Last spring We advised farmers to plant large
" of potatoes, as they would bring rcmuncra-
tive prices in the fall. Our predictions have
been verified, and by planting time Early
Rose will doubtless be worth l2j per bushcl.
North VessalbOrO' Locals.
Last Saturday evening OAK Grove Grange
gave an entertainment and antiquarian supper
at the Baptist ve.try; admission fee, includ-
ing supper, - cents At late hoar they
started for home. but the roads were filled in
so that it was impossible for them to get
through. About thirty of them had to return
and hold Il watch meeting in the church all
night
The Reform Club continues to prosper.
The following officers were recently elected
for the ensuing three months: Pres. Capt.
George Pillsbury; Vice Pres. Joseph Phillips
Hiram Simpson, Harry Lightbody; Cor. See
Eugene Coombs; Fin Sec. Asa Crowcll !:
Treas, Michael Herbert: Chap. Rev DR.
Butler.
Mr. w. \. Evans. Supt. of the Vassalboro'
Wooden Mills. was in New York last week. to
consult with the selling agents; he reports
business very quiet. Mr.. J. C.. Mallen. fore
man of the asserting room. was in the Boston
market last week buving wool for the mills
Last week, Miss Matte Clark, one of the
operatives. had several severe bleeding spell.
and at first it was feartd they would prove
fatal. but She Is some hclter, and her friends
have strong hopes of her recovery.
The branch furniture store recently started
in the Kinds building. nv the Wells Bros. of
Augusta. and attended By Mr.. Fred Perry, is
in full operation and ready for customers
We believe it will be for the advantage of
those wanting anything in the furniture line
to examine their goods before purchasing else
where. This is a want that has been greatly
felt in this place and we trust their patronage
will he such IL to warrant them continuing
the same.
Last week Rev. Mr.. Applcbee pastor of the
Methodist church, was summoned to Mass.
as II witness in court. Rev. DR. Butler sup
piled his pulpit Sunday afternoon, and as
usual with him. gave lis a most excellent SER
mon. Those who were afraid of little snow
and remained at home. lost quite treat.
The wood yards of the Vassalb0ro' wooden
mills. are about full. Only dry wood will be
allowed in the yards as they have all the green
wood they want the present season. Mr..
George Romans hauled the largest two horse
load. lG4 feet; the price paid is from two to
two and half per cord for soh and three
dollars for hard.