Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-19
STATE NEWS.
Aroostook.
WOODLAND.

The winter thus far in Aroostook, has
been very mild. the Thermometer register
ing from 10 to 20 above zero the most OF
the time The lowest was 30 below, and
that only two mornings The ground il.
frozen about two feet deep, and as it was
bare until the first day Of February, il T.
feared that the grass fields are somewhat
damaged. The low prices which have
been paid for potatoes the present season,
will stimulate farmers TO plant more grain
and less potatoes. Peter n. Nelson was
taken TO Augusta, last Monday. TO the In
sane hospital as he is somewhat deranged
Carl Jensen lost two children, last week
from menbraneous Group. a brother Of
Mr.. Jensen came from Denmark short
time ago. Two of his children were taken
sick and one of them died after being i'll
three days from some strange skin disease.
Hancock
SURRY.
Miss Edwards. Baptist evangelist
working with Rev. II. +. Day, is holding
meetings in the A. O. L. W hall The
meetings are well attended and much In
terest is manifested. Mrs. Sophia Hutch
ings held sOciable ut her home in East
Surry, Feb. /, to celebrate the 37th birth
day anniversary of her son. : !. Ire.
worgy. Many friends and neiehbors from
Surry and Fast Surry were present and r
fine time was enjoyed by all.-Capt. W
:. Treworey recently entertained n num-
Der OF his friends mt his home on Main
street.-C. II. Curtis of Ellsworth. was in
town, recently, looking for lumber for ship.
hy1il NJ.
owner and has charge Of the marine rail
way in ellsworth. Clarence Lord, purser
on the steamer Catherine, is at home with
his family for short vacstiop.--A party
Of 81 came from East Bluehill. FRIDAY
evening, Feb. a. to attend the revival
meetings held by Miss Edwards MIR.
Benjamin Freethy, an aged and highly
respected citizen Of this place, passed away.
Sunday Feb. l6, after short illness with
pneumonia. Louise Torrey is quite
sick, suffering from congestion of the liver.
Kennebec.
ALBION.
Rev. Prescott Reed is supplying at the
Christian church. Fred Owen of Lynn.
Mass was in town. last week. Prank
Sanborr, aged l6 died, Sunday night.
lie was SICK but few days.
WAYNE.
Z. f. Wing was severely hurt. Monday.
while feeding his horse His horse get
ting frightened, it kicked, and when its
feet were coming down, the outside cali
OF the hind foot struck Mr. Wing ius,
above the knee and tore a cash about lou,
inches long and 4 inches deep Just miss
ing the knee. Mr.. Wing is ccntiued t,
his bed and is mourning because be can.
not go to Bangor to the State encamp,
ment q. A. X. 1t was from % to 80 be-
low zero, Il: our village, Tuesday morn
ing.
LITCHFIELD CORNER.
Wallace Stewart is at home from the
hospital at Lewiston. where he under
went dangerous and painful operation.
a few weeks ago He is doing well.--Lit
tie Carrie Thayer is recovering from he,
recent severe illDess.-Dr. Bert Aver is in
town visiting relatives. &. :. Aver is al
SO In town for few days.-A fine large
picture of the late DR. David Thurstop.
formerly pastor Of the congregational
church at this place, has bean hung in the
church. Walter Earle. who is at WI rk In
Richmond, spent Sunday at home.