Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-11
STATE NEWS.


No. VIrSsA.
A tornado occurred here at about 30 z.
NJ on the evening of the sth. doing consid-
cradle damage to buildings and fruit,
shrubs and forest trees. The hurricane
continued about two minutes, during which
time things moved around lively. The
chimney of the house Of j. T. Graves was
blown off, and many boards stripped from
the barn. A board from the barn of A. q.
Whittier was driven through the clspboard-
ing of his stable into the stable loft. A
shade tree standing in front of the resi-
dence of L. C.. Davis was blown on to the
roof of the house, breaking the roof in, and
became an unwelcome guest in the spare
ehamber.-The members OF the M T.
church are about to repair their house of
worship. having secured sufficient funds.
about 800, TO place the building in perfect
condition. early farmer is commenc
ing to hay.
WAYNE.
The cyclone of July 9th was somewhat
severe in this town. Three chimneys in
the house of Cyrus Stevens were blown
down. The barn and shed on the j. NJ
Colt farm were partially unroofed and
some Of the roof timbers bfoken by force
of the wind
CmiSA.
The heavy wind of Tuesday came as near
q western cyclone as we care to see. After
very hot day, the clouds gathered rapidly
in the west st about Is z. NJ, and the
wind swept around, leveling trees, fences
and chimneys in great numbers. The blow
was over in FIVE minutes, and while no
serious damage was done, considerable
work will be required to set things to rights.
A little rain accompanied the wind. The
new stage route from China to Waterville
is proving popular, and the people find it a
convenience in trsnsscting business. The
mail leaves China at 6 30 A. NJ. and | p. NJ,
arriving at Wate7vile in ample season to
connect with morning train and Flying
Yankee in the afternoon, and leaves Water
vile after morning trains from Bangor and
Skowhegan. arriving in China at II A. NJ. ;
also leave Wsterville after afternoon train
and arrive at China at $50 7. NJ.
NORM VAssALBoRo.
J. II. Ryan, overseer in the csrding room,
met with painful accident while riding for
the first time without binders on bis horse
In jumping out of his wagon to fix his har-
ness, the horse took fright throwing him
under the wheel The horse ran furiously
for about one half 3 mile ard dashed be-
hind some old buildings and was caught
without serious damage to horse or wagon
Mr.. Ryan was taken up inseusible and sur
posed TO be dead and carried into the cor
ner store and Dr. Dwipel was called. He
found that heavy blow had been inflicted
upon the head above the temple, causing a
large swelling. Mr. RYAN remained in this
unconscious condition for several hours but
is now as comfortable as could be 81 pected.
Somerset
NoRRIDGEwo
During the thunderstorm of Tuesday
evening the barn of A. T. Rogers was
blown down. The barn of j. B. Smith on
the Mercer road was blown down. TIE
house of Seth Whtcomb on The Niece
road was unroofed. The chimney of the
house of J. b. Huff in this town was de-
molished.-Mr Hsmlin +. Eaton and wife
of Dskota, are nox visiting friends in this
town Mr.. Eaton was for many years
principal CT the Eaton school in this town,
and his oil friends and deighbors are giving
him a hearty Welcome. He was greatly
missed here both as teacher and citizen
When he went West and all would be pleased
10 have him return and spend the rest of
his days among us