Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-22
STATE NEWS.
Kennebec.
ROME.

| hOME.
| Mrs. Reuben Wentworth and daughter
of Cambriigeport, Mass, are spending b
| few months with her sister, Mrs. George
Mosher. Jr., at her early home. Mrs.
Wentworth's health has been very poor, but
/ has improved somewhat since ccming 10
| Maine-Mrs. L. Merrill of Lew iston, il
visiting relatives in Mt. Vernon and Rome.
Mr.. Elton L. Blaisdell, one of the teach
ers in Gray's Business college, Portland,
has been spending a two weeks vacation at
his fathers, William H. Blaisdell. He re-
turned to Portland, Monday.
FAYErTE. .....
| A. d. Chase has been drawn to serve as
traverse juror at the September term Of
the superior court.-Kennebec Pomona
Grange held very interesting meeting
with Startling Grange, last Wednesday. The
attendance was good.-Rev. F. A. Crane
preached at Grange hall, Sunday.-Mrs.
Lizzie Craig is visiting her fathers, Marx
Stevens.
Mt. VERNON.
| A hayrack ride was enjoyed by about a
dozen of the young people, last Thursday
evening Last Sabbath was great dsy in
Mt. Vernon for music. Prof. ID. M
league of Auburn, Prof. Geo. D. Whittier
of Portsmouth, N. H.. and Prof. L. B.
Cain of Louisville, Ky, were present
They assisted in the music at the Methodist
church, in the morning, and at asacred
concert, at the Baptist church, in the eve
ming. Prof. league is an artist on the
violin and cornet. Prof. Whittier is a very
fine player on the violin, and fine singer.
| The solo singers were Miss Nellie L. But
Ter, Samuel Rowland Robinson, Miss Berta
Brown and Prof. L. B. Cain.-The Baptist
roll call meeting will be held, Wednesday
The high school commenced, Monday
Rev. ]. Frank Jones and family have re-
turned.
EAST PIrTsToN.
| A very pleasant reception was given at
the parsonage, Saturday evening. About
60 we're present. Ice cream was sold and
nearly $50 was taken.-Rev. Mr.. Lowell
left for Northport campground, Monday
A grove meeting and concert will be held
in Mr.. Abram Preble's grove, Sunday,
| Aug. 90 The Misses Hennessey of Ban
gor, who have been guests at Frank Han
ly's, returned, last Week.-Mrs. Lizzie
Hanly is visiting relatives in town.-Eastep
jackson of New York, has returned home,
after weeks visit at Mrs. Sarah Clark's
clarendon Moody returned, Monday,
from few days visit in Portland.-A lawn
party will be given at William Puls:fer's,
Friday evening, Aug. 24.-W. L. Seekings
has moved into C. d. Moody house, which
has been thoroughly repaired, this summer.
George Murphy will preach in the M. E.
church, Sunday morning, Aug 26.
LIrCHFIELD CORNER. .-.. g
Mellen Robinson, one of the oldest citi.
zens of Litchfeld, died, Sunday morning,
at 3 o'clock. He had been failing in health
for several months. A wife, two daugh-
tiers, Miss Endera, who has lived with her
father and mother, and Mrs. J. w. Star
bird of this place and one son, f. M. Rob-
| inson of Boston, survive him. The son
arrived with his family Saturday morning.
The funeral was held, Tuesday, at 2 o'clock
P. M.-Rev. Mr.. James arrived home from
Massachusetts, Saturday, but expects to re-
turn this whek. Rev. Smith Baker will
preach at the Congregational church ne xt
Sundsy.-Chapin Lydston, Ed Varney and
Warren Smith have returned from their
camping-out trip and report delightful
time.-All the Sunday schools in town will
meet at Litchfield Plains for a picnic,
Thursday. - Walter Earle has returned
from his Tip to Boston.-The academy will
open its fall term next Tuesday. Mr.
Sims, who was principal last year, has been
engaged for the coming year.
NORTH MONMOUTH.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ii. McElroy celebrated
their fifteenth wedding anniversary, Mon
day evening, Aug. 90 which was a very
happy occasion for all interested. Their
lawn was beautifully decorated and lighted
with Chinese lanterns, their parlors were
| filled with friends from North Monmouth
and Winthrop, and fine entertainment
was given.-J. l.. circuit, Esq, was chosen
master of ceremonies and presented many
beautiful gifts. Prayer was offered and
| there were musical and other selections, in
| Gliding poem written for the occasion.
All were finely rendered.
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