Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-17

Skowhcgan. S. Moody and L. r..
Nav of Skowhegan, and Walter Mcclure
and Bonnie Judkins, are also at work
with their presses for Plshon. -Charles
W. Frost has sold his farm to Marcellus
Freeman and will move to Massachusetts
SMITHFIELD.
Mrs. J. W. Bates, who has been sick
with pneumonia is now convalescent. -
Last Friday morning the thermometer
registered 90 below zero.-The new
schoolhouso at East Pond, is now com
pleted with the exception of coat OF
paint inside.-The school in District No.
2 is planning for Christmas exhibition.
&C. $ Cunliff was attacked by bull
and probably would have lost his life had
not his son come to his rescue. Mr.. G.
HI. Robinson was called in and with his
rifle soon brought the bull to terms with
a we'll directed shot.-W. Fl. McInt.re
recently killed a horse for W. H. Rogers
NORTH NEW PORTLAND.
The W. C. r. U. held their regular
semi monthly meeting with the president
Mrs. Charles II. Clark Saturday after
noon. Important business of routine
nature was ransacted.-There was no
preaching at the church, Sunday, us Rev.
W. +. Small is sick with la grippe. His
many friends hope he will soon be able
to attend to his regular duties here.-The
Good Templars will give an entertain
ment and sociable soon.-Leroy Walton
has moved to Skowhegan, where he has
obtained employment. Everett T.. Quint
tI,f,, ,lop nf n,,;,
is on the sick list. He is having trouble
with his throat. Daniel Dyer lost a very
valuable COW last week. 1t was valued at
S75.-Samuel S. Walker and George G.
Sheldon went to Skowhegan, Tuesday, to
attend court.-The entertainment and
sociable given by the Golden Cross, was
largely attended and greatly enjoyed. -
DR.. w. f.. Cummings, the new physician
has secured quarters at Ely L. Walkers.
All wish DIR. Cummings success in his
new field. 1.-The village school is closed
this week till Thursday on account of the
absence of the principal.-H. S. Spear of
West New Portland, who has been study
ing medicine at Bowdoin medical school,
will leave soon to attend Dartmouth
medical school. He expects to graduate
the coming June. Miss Olive X. Fish Of
Lexington, is in town for few days.
She Is a recent graduate of the high
school here. Charles Is. Clark of Lex
ington, has been here a few days as the
guest Of his cousin, Warren b. Clark
George H. Savage attended the Pomona
Grange at Norridgewock last week. He
reports a good session. William W
Knowles and his mother, went to Fair
field, Monday, where they will spend the
winter with his brother, Elmer f.
Knowles. All are very sorry to have
William leave here as he is a favorite In
the village and high school. He will
attend school at Fairfield. c.
Sheldon was appointed a justice of the
peace last week, George W. Clark, who
has been on the sick list is better -
Arthur u. and Thomas W. Knowles who
have been sick with scarlatina are out
agsin.-Henry H. Lake, who has been i'll
for some time is much better and will be
able to attend school this week. H. s.
Spear furnished music for the dance last
Wednesday. Miss Irma f. Hutchins of
kingfield, was in town, Friday, also Mrs.
Eugene f. jenkins from the same town.
Thomas b. Tague went into the woods
Friday, to remain the rest of the winter
He has crew at work there.