The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-28
WESTBROOK.
Chief Engineer Byrne Encounters
and Kills Large Snake.

mauga-News Items.
Early yesterday afternoon Chief Engi-
neer Byrne of the fire department had a
new and somewhat novel experience. He
was at work with his men at point
about 200 yards west of the marsh near
the Stroudwater range, along the old
canal tow path when he heard a rustling
in the grass, He looked about him and
discovered approaching him at lively
gait large dark-colored snake. Mr..
Byrne said that the snake was not OF the
RATHER species, neither did he think 1t
could have been a water snake as 1t was
larger than the common snakes OF that
class. The body of the snake was covered
with yellow blotches and the hide of the
reptile was very rough. The reptile
crouched preparatory to springing at Mr..
Byrne, who was the nearest victim in the
path of the snake. Mr.. Byrne was pre-
pared for the proposed tactics Of the
snake. He seized the long handled shovel
with which he had been at work and as
the snake raised its head from the ground
MIR. Byrne landed the reptile heavy
blow. The snake was worsted by the
first blow as the shovel nearly severed
the head and portion of the body of the
snake. Mr.. Byrne then measured the
snake and found that it was seven feet
and three inches in length. After Mr..
Byrne had put an end to the reptile he
dug a hole in the ground in that vicinity
and the reptile is now entombed as VIC
tim of the SIX i'll in execution of Chief En-
gineer Byrne.
Mr.. Edward Foster of Bowdoin Medi-
cal school, son of Mr.. Thomas Foster,
went to Lewiston. Tuesday en- route for
Chickamauga, where he will join the
hospital corps.
Several of the local members of the A.
o. H. went to Lake Maranacook yester-
day to attend the annual field day of Di-
vision No. 1, A. o. Fl.
Mr.. W. E. Aver and wife left Tuesday
for trip among the White Mountains.
Mr.. John E. Warren and son Mortimer,
are expected home Saturday from their
visit to Oregon and other western states.
Mr.. Oswald Ecklof, the former teacher
of manual training in the Westbrook
schools, has been in the city during the
past week.
Mrs Chas. Dickie of Jersey City, Nj,
is visiting her uncle Jabez Dickie of
this city.
Street Commissioner Shilling has
crew of men at work on Church street
from Cross street up, raising the grade of
the street.
A young man named George Jordan
received bad fall from hayrack Tues
day afternoon. He sustained bad bruises
about his legs and arms.
Roger Haskell, Luther Dana and Way
land Pichard, are camping out for two
weeks at Camp Hobson on Ossipee lake
at WATERFORD Centre.
Mrs. John Fcrtin, who is visiting her
parents in Winnipeg, leaves there Monday
for Montreal. She is to attend the cere-
monies in that city August 9th, atten'
dant upon the taking of the final vows
by her daughter, Miss Julia Forth at
the convent of Jesus and Mary, on
becoming Sister st. John of Calvary.
MIS- NilO VI GA0U6I 1Ao AC1
Mrs DR.. Lacaillade and her son, Master
Harold Laoaillade of Lawrence, are the
guests of Mrs. Jacob Rioux.
SUPPLIES FOR BOYS IN CAMP.
The contribution of supplies to be sent
from Kimball Eastman's store at Cum
berland Mills, to the members of Co.
H., at Chickamauga is rapidly increasing
and the goods will he sent in a few days.
1t was at first thought that the supplies
would be sent yesterday. but delay has
been made as it has been decided to ship
if possible direct through "army chan
nels," which would be much quicker and
cheaper than by express Or freight rates.
The contributions included preserves,
condensed and matted milk and other
articles of food, especially suitable for
sick ones. There are also a number of
blankets, comforters, etc., to be sent. A
quantity of books and magazines have
also been included in the lot Of necessi.
ties which are to be sent with the best
wishes of the citizens of Westbrook.
Mr.. Ansel FL. Porter. the grocer at
CUID Uerltuu Mills, was Calleu To ouA6Ou
yesterday morning owing to the pre-
carious condition of his sister, Miss Alma
Porter, who was injured Tuesday eve
ming by being thrown from team. She
remained unconscious all Tuesday night
and early yesterday morning upon learn
ing that she had not gained consciousness,
MIR. Porter decided to go and ascertain
the extent of her injuries.
Mr.. Kimball Eastman, the grocer at
Cumberland mills, attended the grocers'
picnic yesterday at Old Orchard. The
grocery stores of the city did not close to
participate with the Portland and Deer
ing grocers in their outing. Some talk is
being made relative to the grocery and
provision dealers of this city having a
field day at Peaks island OF an early date.
A party of the members of the Daugh-
5ers of Liberty and S. D. Warren coun-
ell, o. U. A. NJ, went yesterday morn
ing in barge to Pride's corner where
they enjoyed a picnic outing at Mr..
Frank Andrews grove.