Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-23
Fayette Centennial.

fair with the town of Chesterville, in con
nection with which came the centennial exer
cises. From the report in the Lewiston
Journal we copy the following;
The centennial relics were displayed upor
a table extending nearly across the east enc
of the hall So many articles were exhibited
in this class, that whole day might wei
have been spent in their examination. In
prominent place was life-size and life-likt
portrait of Andrew Sturtevant, one of the
early settlers and revolutionary soldier, who
Witnessed the execution of Maj Andre
Benz Bachelor, South Chestervile, present
ed a large show case of relics, which he sait
was not a quarter of his entire collection
Among other articles was pair of steel
wards willed to n. G. Bachelor, in 1885 by
his father, Capt. Phineas Bachelor; the orig
| ipal hymn yankee Doodle" the HallOwel
Gazette, 1894, containing message of Presi
dent Washington; almanacs from lI52 &c
1872; a deed dated in I'd year of King George
l.; two Indian gouges, one apparently per-
feet; a spoon mould pewter spoons, pewter
plate and beer mug l25 years DID, cOntincn-
tai money, etc, etc. A. X. Mosher presented
Bible 100 years old, also wallet with CONT
mental money. T. +. Palmer and j. ID.
Tuck presented two very ancient swords.
Jos. b. French of South Chesterville, pre-
sented cane which has been in the possession
of the French family since 1852; musket
formerly owned by Samuel French of South
Hampton, n. H., and brought into this coun-
try bv Dea Joseph French of South Chester
Vile; numbers of ancient knee and shoe buck
les; a KEY and drawer that came over in the
May Flower; a hat worn by Henry Watson 30
years ago. piece of wedding dress of Mrs.
Thos. Upton, 100 years old, was quite Gu
riosity. A brass candlestick $50 years old.
Mrs. Amos Parker presented curious look
ing rocking chair ll5 years old. Mrs. j. w.
C. Jones presented an odd-shaped bottle, with
| l7l4 engraved on it also warming pan,
one hundred years old. DR.. Chas. Russell
presented several ancient books, one copy
of Euclid's Geometry, printed in 1000. ii.
BODICE, a prayer book, III. Mrs. N. +.
True, wedding shoes, 100 years old. JOS
Kicker showed a curious pair of balances
used in colonial times, for weighing money,
mot greenbacks.) Mrs. j. II. Underwood,
presented very ancient looking bonnet.
Many other articles were worthy of note, but
too numerous to mention. At one o'clock
Z. NJ. the people assembled on the green be-
fore the residence of +. +. Palmer, Esq. to
celebrate the hundreth anniversary of the set
Element of Fayette. The centennial exercises
were OptHcu ny NV. 4Hi
of Fayette After music by the choir, an adj
mirable and appropriate address was deliv-
cred by Rev. A. X. Crane of East Winthrop,
a native of Fayette. The address was large
ly historical. Asa Wiggin made the first
clearing in Fayettc in l779 There was then
probably no clearing in sight from any point
in Fayette. In 1890, the inhabitants num-
bered one hundred and sixty. Schools were
early established and have been generally
supported. Fayette has contributed her full
quota to the learned professions. In the
time of war, she has responded freely TO the
nations call. Fayette stands credited with
1903 soldiers in the war of the rebellion, more
than one ninth of the number of inhabitants.
1t is proposed to have the address printed,
together with such other facts as can be as
certained concerning the town. a notable
feature of the day was the singing Of an old
tune by the old folks, which was enjoyed by
ALL especially the older ones present Hon.
+. r. French of South Chesterville, then gave
some interesting "reminiscences and amusing
incidents connected with the early settlement
of the town. Mr.. A. F. Watson read an
the characters and localities prominent in To-
cal history. After music by the choir s. N.
Watson, Esq, gave some facts regarding the
settlement of different parts of the town.
Much surprise was expressed to see SO large
an assemblage. There was a general attend
ance Of the towns people, and many from ad-
joining towns. Frequent remarks were
''The affair is perfect success" "This is
great day for old Fayette."
The Massachusetts Campaign.
To the Editor of the KeaneJec Journal:
RosrnN Dot 81 1870