Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-29
STATE NEWS.
CHINA.

CHIxA.
Mr.. john n. Hall hiss gone to Gardiner
to work for 4 ]. Liebey Sa;iae the win
tsr.-Mr. Isaiah Aatsin has arrived from
Prince Edwards leland with $50 very fine
sheep He had serious difficulty in gs'iine
Oh the Island and home, bat beisy full OF
Yankee grit be came out all right, Mr.. c.
A. Srrinre, has also arrived home from
..Dosn Esar With $50 sheep. He too had
great obstacles to overcome, but go: here
Just the came. Both parties we're g'ne
I've weeks-Joha Hyoe, the safe man.
spent three days Of last week in our Pleas
ant village. While he did not deliver
many safes, he e-joyed bis scjourn here
A. Mr.. John N. Paris. Of Albion, was Sit
,iug in his honse one day this
week. he espied fouc ccons play
ing ia bis orchard. HaEicg No gan be
sent word 10 VIM II. Me,calf, who was
soon there, and being . good shot, the eoons
were speedily gathered iu.-The Christmas
trees at the Baptist church On Wednesday
evening wers well loaded. Two for coats,
q robe, piano, lamp, silk dress, cloak, gold
watch and chain. and many other valuable
presents were bestowed. The cbildren's
exercises and the singing we're vers foe
The post oftice has been presented with
packages SIS never before, and several
bushels were despatched Tuesday and
Wednesday.
MI. VERNON.
Christmas WAS duly observed in this
vicinity. On Thursday eve there vas q
largo gathering at the new hall where a
Christmas tree and general entertainment
t.sf h,rl
sisted by Miss Alice Wait, vocal solois. and
Miss Cly de Hsines, correct soloit. Both
young ladies acquitted themselves of their
parts in most credtsble manner, and the
bsnd give more than satisfaction. Mise
Nina Bean presided at the organ. Af'sr
the concert the gifts were distributed from
the tree.
WINTHROP.
The Christmas enter tainment held st the
NJ. Z church Wedn slsy night was lsrge-
ly attended. The prog .smme consisted Of
singing by tie choir aud speaking by the
children of the Sunday school. after which
the presents were distributed. An oyster
supper was served st the close.-E. ID.
Kinbsll has finished cutting the town ice.
Mr.. Clarence Hayward is at home from
th. Wet, where he has been stopping for
the psf ten years.-Chas. d. Wood will
a, 80 le his duties as postmaster next week
-Iaere is q very remarkable woman of
her age living on Main street. Her name
is Mrs. Matilda Sewsll and she lives with
Der son.iu- law. Dr.. 4. 7. Stow. She is
SO years of age Ore of the most remark
able features of her is,,that pssser by can
hear her play log the piano and one would
think that il was young lady Of about Is.
She is able 10 attend church most every
Sunday and in good weather she is occa-
sioDally seen on the street. At her last
birthday she entertained a party of her
friends. She is quite eccentric and has n
good many ideas tnst are brought on by old
age. She ard her husbsud, the late Dea.
Stephen Sewall, have done great deal for
the different churches in the State, and she
has deep interest i, the missionary work
of the Congregational Society of this town.
May she live to see = good many more
birthdAys.-The NJ. &. X. X. has built a
flag house for the flsgmsn, Mr.. Hagarty.
lie has been in the employ of this road for
q good many years and is very much
pleased with the new arrangement.-C. M.
Bailey's Sons & Co. are running their fac
tory to its utmost capacity.
SOUTH LITCHFIELD.
The friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Granville
II. Palmer met at their pleasant home a,
South Luchfield on "Wednesday evening
Dec. "a. it being the occasion Of their tenth
wedding anniversary. After few hour,
spent in friendly greetings and social inter
course, the meeting wa. called to order by
Samuel Smith, Esq no in fitting termi
referred to the occasion and in neat speech
rendered congratulations and in behalf Of
friends presented the couple with beauti
full French clock. The meeting being
complete surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer
refreshments we're served by the guest
consisting of ice cream cake and confection
cry. Mr.. Palmer in well chosen word
conveyed to the donors, for himself ant
wife their heartfelt thanks. Rev. Mr.. Chap
man read appropriate scripture and cffsre'
! PRAYER,