Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-06
STATE NEWS.


kENNtBEC.
East NASsALBoRo. "A very pleasant oc-
cason was the sociable given by the mem
bers of the Methodist parish. Wedneslay
evening at the residence of Wilson Ward on
Stanley Hill Nearly S0 people were present
and all enjoyed most genial and pleasant
evening. A picnic supper was served which
was followed at a later hour with ice cream
and cake. The society realized some Sl5
| from the occasion. which goes to their popular
pastor the Rev. Mr.. Simontou. whose earnest
work and genial presence have given him a
strong hold on the hearts of his people.
WINDsoR.-A representative of the jour
nal while in Windsor the past week found a
home for the night with Geo. Perkins. Esq
one of the enterprising farmers of that town.
| Mr.. p. has one of the best farms in the com
ty with good buildings, his barn being one of
the largest in town. Mr. Perkins is a lover
of good horses and is raising quite a number
of fine colts. One of these, a two-year-' Id
sorrel FLY by General Grant. - - hands.
well broken. can 90 out on the road any day
and show better than three minute gait.
Mr.. Perkins has also brown tilly two years
old. BY Chaiile horse, which stands t. l-2
hands, is also broken to harness. and shows
fine style and action
WEST GARpINER-our correspondent
writes Mar. ) +. X. Packard of East Win
throp. printed the town reports this year
Albion Small has gone to Natick, Mass. to
work The people in this vicinity are saw
ing their wood up--O. +. Towle saws his
wood by the aid of a Windmill and circular
saw. We understand that the band will have
| some new uniforms soon, Mrs, G. A. Fuller
has been visiting friends and relatives in Gar
diner.-We were misInformed in regard to
the town meeting, it was the first Monday in
stead of the second Monday.
PENonsCoT.
STETsoN. Our correspondent writes
March ) One of SO. Stetson's Young ladies'
is rapidly recovering from blood poisoning
caused by inhaing dust from bleached braid
in the straw shops The spring term of high
school is progressing finely under the in
struction of Mr.. Powers.
SOMERSET
f. MApIsoN.-Our correspondent writes
March ) The wooden mill which has been
idle for the past few months is about to start
up under the superintendent of V. J. Brep-
nan, of Hartford, Vt. 1t is hoped that under
his management it may prove more success
full than in the past Upon its success de-
pend other enterprises here. The mill con
sumes but a small portion of the water power.
Some ninety farmers and mechanics comprise
its stockholders District Lodge of
Good Templars of Somerset county met
Friday with Wesserunsett Lodge in good
numbers. Delegations from Skowhegan
Athens. Arson, Norridgewock Madison
Bridge, Scion and Bingham. arrived at an
early hour with single teams and double-horse
sleds-a happy rosy-cheeked crowd. Who
says the temperance cause is not progressing
-.
usual number of weddings in this city during
the winter. There are yet quite a number
of Young cid bachelors. good-looking. in
good circumstances, still in the market. If
lsSs fails to vanquish some of them
well, there, it must be in the climate
The East Madison Grange is in a healthy
condition the attendance at their meetings is
good, bad roads won't stop them. They have
lately repapered and painted their hall. Mr..
I. ii. Bosworth. the present Master is a
veteran in the service of the order, and is !
generally there.-Albert Hilton a witness in !
the Stain Cromwell trial arrived home on
Saturday last.-Madison holds its annual !
town meeting on Monday next. The expenses |
for breaking roads in this town are heavy |
and there is plenty of snow yet--There is a |
prospect of quite a large number of cottages /
being erected in vicinity of Madison pond I
during the coming spring. Black-bass, perch |
and pickerel can be caught in abundance. 1
This beautiful pond being but four miles I
from Skowhegan mot yet city makes it
favorite resort for the people of that town.
when the summer time is here.
WALDO.
BRANCH MILLs.---Our correspondent writes
March 5; The ladies' gave a Leap Year ball
the 29th ult.-Miss Minnie Gardiner, of
has been engaged 10 teach spring
term of school, commencing the 5th.-E. NJ.