Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-11
STATE News.


The Grammar school taught by Miss
Flora Milliken and the primary school
taught by Mrs. Rtna Staples, closed Fri
day, June ooh. Both schools proved very
profitable. The teachers belong in this
place. William Stuart and family of New
York, has arrived at their summer resi-
dence at South Surry Spofford,
Esq, of Bucksport, lecturel to the men,
bers of the A. o. u. W, at their last meet
ing.-Mrs. Phebe Phillips, who rs been in
Gardiner for some time, returned home re-
cently.-Cspt. S. w. Treworgy Of the yacht
Vandal, came into this bay last Saturday
with pleasure party on board.
Kennebec.
LITCHFIELD PLAINS.
DIR. /. w. Gilbert has recently had three
mild cases of scarlatina in this place
VIM. II. Potter has gone 10 Boston to work =
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright from Massachusetts,,
are visiting at Mr.. Edward Shorey 's.-Rev.
Thomas Kenney of Milo, who preached here
Sunda' is invited to visit among the people
of this vicinity this week and preach again
next Sabbath.-Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Briery
of Lewiston, were visiting Hon. and Mrs.
o. Smith last week.-Mr. William Wymsn
WHO las tu dt Tue Nldlllc
for treatment, returned home Saturday.
Miss Fannie and Flora Frost of Monmouth,
were among the visitors at the Plains church
Sunday.
FAYETTE.
Mr.. Brown of West Mt. Vernon has
built cottage on the island in the Crotched
pond.-The picnic the Fourth on the island
in the Crotched pond was very much en-
joyed by all that attended.--G. w. Haines
of Fort Fairfield, was calling On friends.
Friday.-The collector of tsxss for 1898
has left all unpaid for that year, with L. 7.
Carleton, Esq, for collection Poor hay
weather 80 far.-There is a great rush for
oxen just at this time.
READFIELD.
About so friends of Rev. f. T. Crane
and wife gave them surprise party Thurs
day eveni, e. They were presented with a
handsome oil painting, the work of Mrs.
johnson, the artist from Dexter. Ice
cream was served, and a pleasant evening
was passed The drama, Nevada, or the
Lost Mine, presented at Giles hall, Tues
day evening, July ), was a success. All
the parts being well taken. Special men,
ton may be made of the fine acting of Mrs.
w. e. Hunton as Moselle, and w. G. Hun
ton as Silas Steele. Vermont was well
taken by Sydney Stevens. The other parts
were taken as follows: Nevada, Bert
Morrel; Tom Carew, Walter Gle; Dand,
Dick, Burt Grey; Jerden, J. f. Donovan ;
lube, j. G. Henry; Win-Kye, Walter
Smith; Agnes Fairlee, Mrs. Crane Mother
Merton, Eva Smith.
PITTsToN.
The Rev. Mr.. Thygerson of Orleans,
Mass, arrived on the boat Sunday morning
for short visit to relatives here.-Our pas
tor, Mr.. Throp exchanged pulpits Sunday
forenoon 18th the Rev. j. l.. Quimby of
Gardiner. Mrs. Martha Stilphen and
daughter, Msurie, formerly of this place,
now of Deering, is here visiting relatives
and friends.-Miss Annie Marson and Miss
Effie Soper went to Boothtay, Friday.
EAST VAssALBoRo.
A nice flag was raised at the school build
ing in this village on Thursday before
school closed. 1t was secured by the eff
forts of the children.-Miss Emma Doe
has been spending few days at her old
home-Mrs. Mary Belden and son, Leon
and daughter, Florence of Lawrence, Mass.
are spending few weeks in the village.-
Prof. and Mrs. II. II. Goddard of Oak
Grove Seminary were in the village Sun
day. - Rev. Mr.. Brooks of Sheepscot
Bridge was calling on friends last week.
WMsLow.
Jos, phi Eaton spent two days at Squirrel
Island last week. - George Dustin from
pittsfield is spending few days in town
with friends.-L G.. Cornish from Augusta
was in town last Friday. He is counsel for
the town in the Harriet P. Ellis road case.
]. f.. Getchell will make plans of the high
way, having made the survey last Friday.
RIVERSIDE.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Bragg of East Vas
salboro were at J. w. Dunlsp's last Sun
d,y.-Miss Annie Bean, one of Augustus
teachers, is spending her vacation at +. l..
Browns. Strong of Gardiner is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Strong.-Miss
LIZZIE McFsdien Of Augusta, dined with
Miss Jennie Trott, July 4th.-Dr. G. Nj.
Randall was in the place over Sunday.
S. Bigelow of Skowhegan is in the place
On the Sabbath there was a besuh-
full oil painting of pond lilies at the
church, which is to be presented to the
scholar who attends the Sabbath school
most regularly during the year. 1t is of
fered by Mrs. Josiah Brown.-Murdoch
JJrouhart and family spent last Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Prowse.-M Mrs.
7 IT. Reed is in Augusta for few days.
Miss Annie Wood of Augusta is visiting