Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-27

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Nss ars cenins sst Of H. woods qsiss
pseafy and thefs i but little haalirs logs
nan the stump nov. Snov 10 40 deep to
naks i pay. Teams sfs nostly h.ains
from he yard. Snov four feet dsep N DE
rad matters. willie Libby. p. II. Of Ok
Bov, Who had his leg bfobe last mocth, y
doing quite we'll. but II viii BE- SOME
time before be can walk out
SrRsY.
On Sunday. Feb. -. the steamer s.Cas-
tine. Captain Crochet. made her first "Trip
fer the season from Roekland % Eass
Sur,y. Union river bay (Eiissorth} has
not ffcxsn over for she winter. Pasfen's bay
(Sufry) hss made just ice enough to re-
ceive the fmelt TENS. Estimates put the
winters catch 1t 5000 worth. the selling
price being from i've 10 seven cent?
rcurd- The catch 10 al by hook and line
"A few Gays since. . man grown son of
Gilbert Dsvis, was attacked BY large and
saysge Wild cat; and for time young
Davis decidedly vas the under party in the
fight. Twice the cat put its wieked-looking
claws into Davis, first into his left hip and
next into his left shoulder, bringing blood
each time. II was fierce struggle for life.
The shell drake, q species Of duck COM
mon On the shores OF the North sea and the
Baltic, within the last month or two have
come to our shores In large docks. They
prefer the deep salt ses inlets; they are
MT very shy birds.-A burro wing
quadruped known in New England - the
gophor, and in the West as prairie squirrel,
Is becoming quite Numerous ard trouble
some here.-Wili some one fond Of catch
questions in arithmetic, tell Us, il one pays
IS cents for so pounds Of corn, how much
is ii = bushei?
WINTHROP.
4 large company OF friends to the num-
Der of about two hundred gathered At the
home Of Rev. and Mrs. C. w. Porte. to
welcome them to our midst. A 3 surprise
to the family Des. Henry woodward, in
behalf Of their friends. presented to their
babe Of six weeks existence, 4 solid silver
cup and spoon. Appropriate remarks were
made in response by Mr.. and Mrs.
Porter. Several selections of music
were rendered BY select quartet.
At half past nine Refreshments, con-
sistiny Of cake and coffee, were served
in great abundance. At about II P. M.
the guests took leave Of the host and host
ess, leaving many expressions Of good will.
The "Omicron Club" are fastening work
on their room and hope to be ready for an
opening in few days, on which occasion
a supper will be served At their room, to
members. The membership has reached
twenty-five Cts Emit) Very little IL aid
as yet in regard to the rapidly
approaching town meeting.-For some time
il has been rumored and now 10 accepted -
certain that the grocery firm Of A. II.
Bailey & Co. have sold to three Winthrop
citizens who will soon take charge Of the
business. exhibition occurs Friday
evening, Feb. 27, at Town Hall.
NORTH MONMOUTH.
Mr.. Samuel Robinson was severely
injured Tuesday last by being kicked in
the face by a colt. 1t was at first thought
that the sight of one eye was destroyed, but
1t il now thought he will not lose it, Mr..
Robinson has for many years been raiser
and trainer of fire horses and this is his first
serious accident.
NORTH VAssALBoRo.
Mrs. John G. Bradley of East Vsssal-
boro, arrived home from Portland on the
24th, where she has been absent for some
weeks at the private hospital Of DR.. Cor
don for surgical treatment. The doctor
has high hopes Of her permanent recovery.
1t is reported that the Greenwoods now
engaged at ''Shoddy Hollow" in the manu-
facture of wha. used to be called water
proof are trying to purchase the Frank
Day farm and mill property at East Vassal-
boro.-Mrs. Joseph Jewett is at the Maine
General Hospital, Portland, for surgical
treatment.