Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-01

"the poems encloSeu are 100 subtle for
my readers" and Eve don't want the
hest poetry-Our readers don't demand
If" All which shows on how small a
norton of oatmeal American poets
have to mediate the muse.
Maine Gossip
Disereditea.
Misrub C;roun' Hog he come out
les de other day;
Spread hisse'f an strut about
An shoe de sun away.
SAYS: Il reckons is de boss
Roun de place foh sho.
Mistah Sun, Is feelin' cross.
You necdin' work no mo-"
Mistuh Sun. he wink his eye
An saws Fright now is when
Us common folks mus all stan by
Gin desc monopoly men"
He's put out sunshine by de ton.
Ole Groun' Hog he turn pale!
Wen 'vcstigate him fore ives done
washington Star.
They are predicting a rough and
stormy March.
The town reports are the most popu-
lar literature of the day.
The Waterville Democrats are stag
geied by the boomerang action of
their campaign lies.
1t was a strenuous struggle and
thorny pathway, but Mr.. Crosby is at
last cOnfir med as collector Of Bath.
"King Pepper" over in Bangor re-
peated its earlier triumphs in Gardi-
ner, Brunswick and Augusta.
The Cooper trial scheduled for this
month will arouse more interest than
any happening at the Kennebec court
house for many years. Is
Portlands new theater is to he called
the Keith and will seat 1000 people. 1t
will be located on Preblc street and
will be ready for occupancy next
October.
For many people the first part of
Lent will be mainly devoted to recOv-
cry and recuperation from the unusual
social hustle Immediately preceding it.
and the last part will be given over to
strenuous plans and preparations for
the similar program when will follow
it.
The Davis blackboard factory Of Ear
Harbor has wide reputation fer its
peculiar style of carriages and have
recently received an order for what
they cal tallyho blackboard that will
scat some sixteen people that will be
shipped to Vancouver, British Column
bia when finished. 1t is understood
that the duty on the carriage alone will
be nearly $3.50.
rhe careless Gunners do not all re-
tire from business when the deer hunt
ing season closes. While w. Il.
knight of Jonesport was hauling wood
this week his horse was struck by
bullet which a young sportsman had
intended for Z crow.
1t seems to be pretty nearly ulEtili-
nous for the Mcrey amendment re-
Sdrding voting booths wherever the
matter is tested. Augusta Joined the
procession with scarcely a protest and
it is Bangor'S turn today to do like
wise.
Here is a bear story Of the good old
times told by Dixiicld woman.
When my grandmother WAS iittle
girl" says the lady, "shc lived III an
old yellow house. in lonely part Oh
the town. One night. another girl
came to visit her. and the two slept to-
gathcr in a room off from her mothers,
my great -grandmothcr Sometime IN
the night. grandmother woke. to find q
great bear standing over her. nosinE
her and pattinS her head with his paw.
She screamed. and great-grandmother
rushed i'm. The bear didn't seem wild.
but refused to go. so great-grahd-
mother sat OH the bed and let MN
suck her fingers. until after long
time. a man ran up in pursuit of the
animal. II was n trained bear who
had broken away. pushed open the door
Of the house. and come up stairs IN
search of company"
Woodbury. J. Boynton of Saco, one OF
the best known citizens, who claims to
be one of the most venerable Volun-
teer nremen in New England. believes
his fathers family has a record Tor
longevity that cannot be equaled III
Maine at least. The united ages oil
himself and six surviving sisters. of
family of 49, is $50 years. The Oldest
c;S.ar &c in her g1St year and the