Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-30
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PORTLAND.

PORTLAND.
Last week, Lewis, the nine-years-old
son OF L. j. Mortenson, fell while slid
ing down banister, breaking both
bones Of his left arm. Three years ago
the same lad broke his collar bone and
last winter was hurt in coasting ac-
cident, and only a week ago injured
his ankle.
Hancock.
GREAT POND.
AS Mrs. John Laughlin was putting
wood in the stove Friday morning, the
nap on the surface OF her fianneieate
wrapper caught fire, and she was m
stantly enveloped in flames. Had neip
not been at hand she must have Deeh
seriously, il not fatally, burned.
sARGENTvILLE.
Deacon Samuel Herrick, one OF the
most prominet citizens OF SargeheV.ne'
died Wednesday of heart failure. MI
Herrick has been in Ill health lor
week, but had been steadily improving
and his death was most unexpecteu
Mr.. Herrick was an active church
member He is survived by family.
ksnnebee.
WINTHROP.
dance was given at the town hall
ThanksTiying nfght.-A number OF tne
Methodist tar perRP ankssgiving service Their
former pastor. Rev. +. I. Adams OF
lewiston, was with them.-Frank Davies,
who is studying y dentistry fd2 IN few Says
Rev. Mr.. Creddiford and G.. n. Oidham
Of this place, acted as judges At the
Junior exhibition held at kent's Hil' iaSt
now intimated. may take charge OF me
revival meetings to be held here this
winter.-Annabesacook lake was frozen
over on the night OF Nov. %.
LITCHTIELD PLAINS.
A donation party was held at the par
sonage, Friday. by members Of the
church and others, resulting in a bene-
fit to Rev. Mr.. Hartman and family of
Penobscot.
NEWPORT.
w. L. Townsend has bought the. Edg-
erly house on Green street. and vii soon
French were at home Thanksgiving.-E.
b. Harvey celebrated the tenth anniver-
sary offs his marriage. Thanksgiving eve
ming. Quite a number of his relatives
were present.-The entertainment which
was to be held by the Rebekah Lodge,
in the hall. Thursday night. has been
Plummer-E. r. Dow and family, spent
Thanksgiving at his mothers in Ply
mouth.-Rev. Mr. Brown and family
were guests at George w. Stuarts,
Thanksgiving day.
Somerset.
NORTH NEW PORTLAND.
There was a Thanksgiving ball at
Walkers hall, Thursday night, attended
by about 20 couples. Music for the occa-
sion was furnished by Cross orchestra
and a turkey supper by T. B. Toque.-
]. r. Carville has gone into the woods to
work for ]. Chase & SON.. knowlton.
Jr first selectman of the town. has been
very sick with typhoid fever. He is much
better at present.-H. S. Spear Of West
New Portland, graduated from Dart
mouth medical school last week. He is
the son of ]. w. Spear. His many
friends extend their Congratulations to
the new NJ. D.-Dr. J. II. Bennett of
Norway, formerly of this town. is visit
ing friends here.-There are two candi-
dates in the field for the postotfice: n.
w. Kennison and. ID. II. knowies.-A.
D. Brockly closed a very successful term
of school in town, Friday. The school
was II weeks long. and the attendance
and interest excellent.-C. l.. Jordan will
begin the winter term of school at East
New Portland, Monday. in the new school
house. which has just been completed.
Mr.. Jordan taught the last term with
good success.