Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

re DOCK next 10 the one in which his
store was located was DESTROYED by
M" l";Ving wall of brick which
bcf;rd against the next block. The
oWntrS thought the wall safe ANA H.
tended to build to it, but the night of
Dec. 18Th the wall fell. crushing the
block in which Mr.. Trufant's store WAS
sit'; Ted. ana crushing furniture from
the two upper stories and goods and
fixtures froIl the stores into the base
nent. Six dead bodies We're taken out
Had the accident happened in the dav
time when the stores were occupied,
more lives would undoubtedly have
been lest.
READFIELD DEPOT.
III. II. earle is visiting relatives in
Low ell. Mass. His father, A. 3. earle,
is N delicate health.
Ferdinand Henry, Hulmesville. Penn.
was the guest of relatives, Saturday.
returning to Augusta. Sunday, where
he is student in the Cony High
school.
William II. Whittier recently pur-
chased of Charles Henderson a pair of
white oxen of heavy weight and of thu,
Holstein breed. Oxen are rarely seen
in this vicinity and attracted much at
tcntion us they walked majestically
towards the station. The animals dis
liked leaving their pleasant home ANA
were soon seen returning. The driver
unfortunately slipped on the ice and
the oxen Selling the opportunity ran
past him towards their home. They
were soon recdptured ana are now
doubtless enjoying their rev quarters.
Some of the club members who wer"
on their way to the meeting, Tuesday
evening. last week, had a thrilling ex-
perierce in the severe squall or blizzard
which they encountered. Three ladies
W no started to drive. had reached the
highway, when the fierce blast acting
upon the light snow. stopped the horse,
ard the occupants of the sleigh being
unable to see could Only shout to their
brother through the din, who, when he
heard them, came to their rescue.
They returned to the house disap-
POINTED. as they anticipated a pleasure
able meeting. 1t was described by the
ladies as a few moments of terrific ex-
Eerience Some pedestrians We're near
the house where the meeting con-
vened. when the squall struck as if to.
prevent their entrance. After some
difficulty. however, they went in and
when the organs of respiration and
speech were adjusted, they made quite
merry over the event. Before remOv-
ing wraps. negotiations were made for
their safe conveyance to their respec-
| tive hoIres. which Was done at the close
OF the meeting. when the raging winds
which had so effectually blocked the
roads. We're only gentle breezes.
WEST SIDNEY.
Mrs. Angenctte Smith who has been
very sick with acute indigestion is
much improved.
Clifford COrSon of Poland Corner is
| at home having received an injury to
his right hand while employed in the
| saMmiIl of John :. Briggs e. Co.
The friends of Mrs. Gee rgie Richard
son vii be glad to learn that she is
now able to sit up Il few minutes each
day.
Miss BESSIE NJ Wyman il visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
I.o, eioy.
The VIII Carlton school taught by
Miss Belle t;ofi during the last year.
closed Jan. s.
Mrs. Abble J. Davis has not been as
we'll FOR the last few weeks. She is
suffering from a Complicatit n of dE-
eases.
EAST WINTHROP.
T. NJ. Rowe has been confined to the
house the past few days. with Il heart
trouble.
IIcWett Eros. are doing Il rushing
business in their apple barrel factory.
They expect. this week Il hath machine
and intend before long to put in mill
to ss.w long lumber.
Nearly all have their fee harvested.
ii is about fourteen inches thick ana Of
the best quality.
W. L. McFaddcn had his launch
hauled 10 Augusta, Thursday.
The young people had a party at the
school house. Friday evening. A plea
SAINT evening is reported.
FAYETTE.
An entertainment will be given al
Startling Grange hall. Saturday even
ing. Jan. 18th, by the Christopher
Columbus and Carlyle Leagues OF
Fay"tte. The program will consist of
music. dialogues. tab!eaux and a play
entitled "POcalOntaS." The entcrtain-
ment will be followed by box social.
Ever lady IS requested to bring a box
cont aiming supper for two. A prize is
to be given to the highest bidder. Nd
mission i5c If stormy. the entertain
ment Will be postponed TO the next fair
night.
MT. VERNON.
The Stctson School Improvement
League of the Stevens schools held box
s"ca bic al the town house. Thursday
evening. Jan. II. The program was As
| follows: Address of Welcome. Elmer u.
Wcbber: reading. constitution Carrie
Adams: recta ton. Gertrude weston; reel
tatiCn. E.lna Adams: dialogue. Alice
Adams, Ora Williams; recitation, Lillian
Adams, dialogue. Alice Adams. Stella
Adams. I3lna Adams. Maize Russell;
drama pr Cure AL" in three acts.
The actors wore Charles o. Weston. Car
,ie j.. Adams Charles Russell Carl w.
Jacobs Gertrude NJ. Yves; on. Mrs. +.
Elliott, Damren Lillian ADAMS. Julia
Hutchinson. Alice A. Adams Elmer II.
Webbcr: recitation. Ernest Adams: recita
ton. Carrie Adams dialogue. Stella
Atom, Arson Williams. recitation Wal