Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
SOMERSET.
EAST FAIRFIELD.


Considerable excitement was created
here. Sunday night, by what appeared
to be two earthquake shocks. The first
came Il few minutes after one O'Clock,
A. NJ. and the other about three min
utcs later. There were few persons
who were not awakened by the first
shock which was the sevcrest Of the
two. In some cases entire families
arose and dressed in their anxiety as
to what was coming next.
The Good VIII schools. both boys and
girls, closed for the spring vacation of
one week, Friday, March Is. Several
of the teachers are away for Il few
days.
MOOSE RIVER.
Moose River Plantation was shocked
by the sad accident which occurred
near the home of Louis GeriOux, Mon
day, about p. NJ. Ephraim Sands,
in company with James Farley, left
Jackman about noon to meet the teams
of John Mccain, who had been lumber
ing on the south branch of the Penob-
scot. AS the teams reached the foot of
the hill at Louis GeriouX' the loaded
sled tipped over. The horses were TAX
Ell off from the sled and the pole
thrown back. and one horse used to
draw the load back into the road, when
by some means unknown the heavy
pole fell, striking Mr.. Sands on the
head. He was taken up unconscious
and carried to the home of Louis
GeriouX. DIR. Larrabee was sent for,
but Mr.. Sands was dead before the doc
tor arrived. The funeral services were
held at the home of the deceased, Rev.
C. L. ROtch officiating.
Misses Grace and Addic Newton
spent Sunday at the Holden House.
NJ. f. Holden has purchased a new
horse from John Mccain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Colby returned
to their home in Madison, Thursday.
Andrew Holden has purchased fine
pair of horses from John Mccain.
NORTH FAIRFIELD.
Miss WiEona C. Paddock of Skowhegan
is visiting Edith r. Head
Clara Tibbetts is visiting relatives in
ShOwhcgan
Mrs. Loretta F. Young has been visit
ing at Charles Cornforth's.
Thomas BARLEY of Jackman. was in
town, Friday.
Mr.. Paddock ana family or New YORK, 4
have moved to the Mrs. A. e. Beal farm.
Miss Sarah L. Wentworth entertained
number of her friends at her home. Fri-
day evening. Among the games played
were pit. finch and bean-bagS. Refresh
mcntS of chocolates and oyster stew. cake
and coffee were served. a fine time was
reported. ~
Mr.. Jones of China. has been visiting
friends in this vicinity
The people in this vicinity were awak-
ened, Monday morning at 1.0J O'Clock. by |
an earthquake shock which lasted for |
a bout Is seconds. About q minute later |
this was followed by another slight shock |
which lasted about seven seconds.
WEST PALMYRA.
Many from this place attended the
Grange at Palmyra, Saturday evening.
Frank Emery. who has been i'll all win
ter. is not much better.
Lincoln Mcrrick of st. Adams, was in
town. Sunday.
Lewis Fish of st. Adams. was in town.
Saturday.
Many were awakened at 1 o'clock. Mon
day morning. by the rumblinE of an
earthquake something that is seldom
heard around here. Telephones were |
ringing and everybody was at the phone
trying to ascertain the cause for such 4 |
noise In many places where buildings |
were located on the ledge the jar was so |
heavy that it ratified the windows.
HARTLAND.
Mrs A. r. Barnes is on the sick list
Mrs O. l.. Blaisdell and Mrs. +. H. |
Farnum were in town. Saturday.
Il. .. Wentworth had a breakdown with |
his new engine last week. He hopes to |
have it in running order for wood-sawing |
soon.