Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-10

|
ing his mother, Mrs. l.. Jarvis. Mrs.
Herbert Eldridge and three children of
Gardiner, arrived last week for a few
days visit to her mother. Mrs Rich
Philips. LAST Thursday this town had a
deserted appearance, as nearly all the
citizens attended Fourth of July exercises
| in other towns The ringing of bells was
the only sound which broke the monotony
of the day.
kennebec.
WINDSOR.
Quite large delegation went on the
set over the W. &. O., last Thursday
Station Agent York sold 70 tickets. AL
report good time and were much pleased
at the hospitality extended by the people
of Wiscasset.-Haying will begin in good
earnest this week, if we have good wealth
er.-Mrs. John Martin has been having a
bad time with her eyes.-Mrs. W. French
of Massachusetts is visiting her mother
Mrs. Mary j. Studley.
EAST PITTSTON
| A donation and ice cream sale were
held at Rev. Mr.. Lowell's, Wednesday
evening. Twenty six were present. Pro
ceeds were S20-There was fine display
of fireworks in the square Fourth of July
| night Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Moody and
Mrs. Falkner and family arrived at their
summer residence Wednesday Mrs.
johnson and Miss Carleton of Gardiner
were at Mrs. William Pulsifer's last
week Miss Lura Hilton of Alma, and
Jo.nnh Tomas of VII Cd
ing Mrs. W. S. Cleeves. Mrs. Henry
Knight spent last week with her daugh-
ter Mrs. Daniel Moore In Alna.-MasteI
Horace Fowler Is visiting his aunt, Mrs.
Lowell. Miss Myra Hewcy is visiting
relatives in Phillips. Augustus Call
Is slowly recovering Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bion Clark of Randolph, were at Mrs. l..
S. Clark Sunday and Mrs. Parrott
Of Augusta, were at her fathers summer
residence, Sunday. -Children's day was
| observed Sunday by an appropriate ser
| mon in the morning and an interesting
| concert in the evening. The house was
profusely and prettily decorated with flow
ers and potted plants. Mrs. Media Haw-
kins and son of New Jersey are visiting
at DR.. c. G. Libby 's.-Children S day was
well observed at our church, Sunday and
many features of the evening concert
were especially fine.-Ed Marson seemed
to be the only one who attended the horse
races at Augusta Thursday. He reports
fine races. Ed. Lamson, the efficient clerk
at H. A. Clark's store spent few days
and the Fourth with his parents at Vas
salboro. Miss Josephine Kealy is home
on a two weeks vacation. --Fred Hanley is
driving a fine looking colt which he pur-
chased in the town of China a few days
ago Master Carroll Reed is visiting his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM Reed of
this place.
NORTH VASSALBORO.
The glorious Fourth was celebrated here
according to a previously arranged pro-
gramme as follows: Sunrise, ringing of
bells and firing salutes A. NJ, fantas-
ties, prize of $500 awarded to bicycle
brigade; bicycle race, three mile handicap
free for ALL first prize, So 90, won by Bill
lie Ballantine of this village; second prize
of $500, won by Geo. Burrill of Water
willie; ladies' bicycle race, won by Abbie
Priest, 81. 90; Sadie Priest, second. s1.O0
100 yards youths foot race, Willie Tillotson,
first 81 90, Bernie Canham, second, so
cents; running broad jump J. Lessor,
1st, 81 co, Ed Eaton, second so cents :;
rope skipping contest for girls Ada Til
lotson, first 80 cents; 200 yards dash, Ed
Eaton, first, So. 90; creased pig Ed Ea
ton; tug of war, North Vassalboro against
the world, North Vassalboro box Of eli.
CARS; horse race free for all, best two in
three, won by Henry Balbain, so bushels
of oats; base ball match for SIS, North
Vassalboro Wooden Mills nine VS. Y. NJ.
G. A. of Augusta, won by home team,
score 80 to IS. All the exercises passed
off very pleasantly and were enjoyed by a
large crowd of people. Out door dancing
was enjoyed during the day. In the eve
ming a good deal of pleasure was antici-
pated from the fireworks but spark fell
into the box containing them and they
were all exploded at once. However. al!
pronounced it good day and very fitting
ly celebrated.
READFIELD.
The glorious Fourth was very quiet
here. Most of those wanting excitement
going out Of town for it.--Geo. Millett
and his sister arrived here from wilbra
ham, last week to spend few weeks at
Mr.. r.. Russell Arthur Wright from
Colby is taking his vacation with his pa
rents in town. Rev. ID. B. Holt will 90
/ to Old Orchard for few weeks and Rev.
j. r. Masterman will occupy his desk here
for two Sabbaths. much hay cut
here last week but most farmers will be
hard at it this week.-Letters from DR.. T.
B. Morrill, and also from +. S. Willard re-
ceived here of late state they are both do
ing we'll and enjoy their new homes very
much.--Frank Fogg arrived home from
Salt Lake, last week. Mr.. Ingham has
two boarders from Massachusetts,, they
have been in town before and enjoy it
much.
EAST NASSALBORO.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Per
kins assembled at their home, Tuesday
evening, accompanied by the band of the
village to serenade them. After several
appropriate selections of music Mr. and
Mrs Perkins appeared on the veranda
and were introduced TO the company and
accepted their congratulations. Refresh
ments We're served after which the band
discoursed sweet music until the company
separated for their several homes. That
the evening was delightfully."- spent was