Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
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The heavy rain of Saturday has
raised the river higher than it has
been for several years. A quarter of
mile north of the depot the water
covered the road to a depth of about
three feet, for several rods. Sunday
The bridge. at Martin Stream. near
the residence of John Conner. was
fastened by means of ropes and
chains. and in the afternoon was
covered by the rising water.
A humorous incident occurred in
which a gentleman from New York
enjoyed several modes of convey
ance. This man arrived by train
at Waterville too late to make con-
nections with the IL o'clock Sunday
train to Skowhegan, where he was
called by important business. Upon
learning of his predicament. car
was sent from Skowhegan to meet
him, but about half mile above
this place the driver found the wa
ter on the road too deep for safe
crossing. The gentleman waited
until > p. m. and boarded an electric
car for ShaWmut. Continuing his
journey on foot lie arrived at Mar
ten Stream bridge to find the water
covering the bridge to a depth OF
one and one-half feet. Not being
discouraged, he hired a man to take
him across the bridge on a wheel
barrow and was then fortunate in
securing the service of q man with
a team. He came in that manner
until he reached the overflow in the
road above this village previously
mentioned, then went on foot to the
top of the hill where the car was
in waiting.
Jack Downs returned Friday from
a visit to Portland While away
his house caught fire from the burn
ing out of chimney. several places
on the roof being in q blaze. BY the
prompt work of Clifford Skillin.
who is working for Mr.. Downs, the
fire was eXtinguished without seri-
Gus damage.
Vernon Sampson. who came to
Hinckley short time ago to take
charge of preparing the machinery
for removal, completed his duties
and left Saturday. He was assisted |
in the work by Philander Bessey.
Wade c. Wheeler is employed at !
the home Of j. w. Walker to screen |
the piazza.
c. l.. Borden of Pleasant Pond, |
is ct his home here, for a short time. |
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmons Richard /
son are receiving congratulations on |
the recent birth of a son.
Wade Wheeler. who has lately re- !
turned from Washington, D. c., was |
a guest Saturday of the family of l..
l.. Kicker.
Miss Esther Flcwcllyn of Skowhe-
gan, visited at the home of n. E. Bes-
sey over the weekend, also Mrs.
Gladys Palmer and children from
Skowhegan.
The Kennebec river carried away a
nice canoe belonging to Walter Hall,
Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wardwell
of Madison, have returned home from
a few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Seldom Manson.
Mrs. +. p. Head is expected home
the last of this week from her three
weeks visit with friends in New
York, Boston and Portland
Miss Floy Walker Is having a re-
freshment stand built near her home,
where she will cater to summer
travel.
The State road crew, who have been
mere the past three weeks repairing
have completed their work
and left.
Mrs. Ruth Head Of North Fairfield,
visited her mother Friday
Mrs. Annie Gilfillin of Skowhegan.
visited her sister, Mrs. Rose Strick-
land recently. while Mr.. Gilfillin
went to Gardiner after a new auto
mobile he had recently purchased.
Walter Hinckley has returned from
. weeks visit with friends In New
York.