Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
EIenmebec.
EAST VAssALBoRo.

EAST VAssALBoRo.
The ladies' of the Foreign Missionary
Society held public meeting in the village
Tuesday afternoon, which was largely
attended. REGULATIONS, readings and extracts
from mission works were both inieres ing
and instructive. Much enthusiasm was
manifested in the work. At the close of the
exercises six neatly made "holders" were
offered for sale made by Aunt Mary Hussey,
who will soon be ninety-fi years cd. the
proceeds to be used toward the support of
mission work at Ramallah.-TYphoid fever
is prevalent in our vicinity there having
been several cases in mild form and one OF
malignant type that resulted fatally Mrs
Mary 'faber left Wednesday morning,
accompanied BY her sister Eliza Taber, for
Boston and New York for the winter
Mr.. Howard Weeks of Providence, R. L., has
been spending few weeks with his mother
MIR. George Gates has recently become
possessor of the buildings so long occupied
by J. M. Mower, Esq. and is thoroughly
repairing them.-Mr. George Taber and
be with their dauahter-The farmers in
this vicinity are mostly selling tn .ir apples,
though few are holdisg for higher price
ihtCT. WI. w ftCbl uds y view luIk
tree bearirg very large apples. In CONVEX
sation with gentlemen passing with yoke
of oxen, he offered to wager that he had
seven apples in his cellar, the girth of
which would exceed that of one of his
"seven foot" oxen. On measuring they
found the circumference Of severaI to be IA
inches.-Mr. VIM. Gates has been making
necessary repairs on bis storehouse.
Mr VERNON.
Sabbath morning the village was severely
shocked by the unexpected death of Mr.
Benz F. Butler. Pneumonia and hear
disease we're the cause of his death. Mr.
Batter and family came from Mt. Desert
20 this village twenty -ssven years ago and
traded many years. His sge was abou.
sixty-three years. He was good ighbor,
upright citizens and an excellent man. He
leaves widow, two sons and q daughter
Mrs. Berj s. Philbrick and grand. dau ghtsr
60 to Auburn TO spend the winter.
CHELSEA.
Mr.. Frank Gilpatric, one of Chelsea's
leading Dung men who Was married few
days ago gave wedding party to his friends
at his home st Chelsea Hei shts on Thursday
evening. Nov. 9Th. There was = laYg,
gathering of frienis on this happy event and
after having social dance and conxrafu-
lating Mr.. Gilpasric and his bride the
guests we're treated to fine COLLATION. ON
Saturday evening, Nov. sth, the friend of
Mr.. Frank Gilpatric gathered at the ssheol-
house 10 District No. 8, after the meeiing Of
Pleasant Lodge No. . l. 0. Of G. T. on the
same evening Mr.. James E. Blanchard in
behalf Of Mr.. Giipasric's friends and
townsmen, in few well chosen remarks,
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Gilpstric each with
an easy chsir. Mr.. Gilpafffc responded
with . speech and thanked his friends for
their thoughtfulness. - Mr.. Harry Free
man. former Chelsea boy. has lately mar
ried and has been Ut home on . visit to his
father. Mr.. Eben Freeman Of Chelsea
Heishs.-Mr. Oliver Springer Of Chelsea
Heights has been putting on . new roof to
his house.-Shefi6 Ames is making fne
prosress on the new cellar to his barn st
the Heights.
SDsEr.
Mr.. l. A. wcodsome Of China vss in
town Meniay November 81, visiting
friends Mr.. John Abbott has returned
home after pleasant visit 70 his friends in
Skowhegau.- Mr.. and Mrs. Paul T,
Stevens returned home Friday right frou
Boston, where they bad Z VERY pIessant
visit.-School In Districs No commenced
November 80 under the instruction Of Miso
Alice Savtelie uho 10 ore Of our best
yonng teachers. School In Disteics No. /
commenced Monday November IOsh.
under the instruc.ion Of Mis- Cora Black.
School in Disfrict No. s closed Friday
Nov. 7, afesf . very profitable tern, with
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