Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-14

ting Park Association held a meeting,
Saturday, to arrange for the coming fair.
LITCHFIELD PLAINS.
There was a full attendan ce Of both Ia
dies and gentlemen at the centennial COM
mittee, meeting, Saturday, at the town
house. The preparations for the celebra
ton will commence in earnest, Monday
Mrs. Henry Cheney, Clinton, Mass, and
her son, Stanley, were visiting relatives
here, Saturday. Among the guests at the
Plains church. Sunday, were Mrs. Lizzie
and Mrs. William Rogers of Gardiner, aud
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frost of Monmouth.
LITCHFIELD CORNER.
Mrs. l.. c. Darlington of Portland, lee
tured in the Congregational church, Sun
day evening, under the auspices of the
Good Templars. The house was we'll
filed, and Mrs. Partington held the atten-
ton of the audience closely. She re-
manned in town, Monday, working in the
interest of the l. o. g. L. aud lectured
again, Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Harper of Poland, are at Mr.. Severy's.-
Mrs. Margie Woodland and son Fred, have
gone to Lewiston, to visit her brother, j..
W. Starbird. Mrs. Alma Libby is at her
fathers, Alden Baker's.-Mrs. Addie Ken
nerson of Boston, is at her fathers, Geo.
W. Earle's.
EAST VASSALBORO.
Harry Butterfield and Walter Lampson
are at home on a vacation. These two
gentlemen have been holding responsible
positions In Providence, r. l., for a num-
Der of years. Herbert Butterfield of Ban
gor, spent Sunday in the village.-Mrs.
Cynthia Richardson and her grand-daugh-
ter, Miss Gertrude, are spending a few
weeks In Massachusetts, with relatives.
Mrs. H. A. Priest entertained her Sab
bath school class, Thursday afternoon.
There were IS children present besides a
number of older ones, who wished they
were children to engage in the games.
The refreshments were served in a sum-
mer house where the table was daintily
laid. Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Gates spent
Tuesday in Albion. The band boys have
bought uniforms and now present a fine ap-
pearance,-This week they are to play at a
picnic on Randall's Point and for the Good
Templars on their annual excursion
James White of Augusta was in the viii
lage, Saturday. R. NJ. Small spent Sun
day with his family.-Mrs. Sarah Robin
son Is spending a few days at Mrs. Ann
Collins.
Lincoln.
DRESDEN.
Leslie Bailey has accepted a position as
teacher in Texas. He will leave about
August 25th.-R. J. Small, Mrs. Emma
Gahan, and Mrs, Elvira kllcy, lave been
chosen rs delegates to the Epworth
League district convention, to be held al
Nobleboro, August 19.-Therc was quite
a large gathering of young people at Eos
ter's grove, Thursday evening, the occasion
being a lawn party, under the direction
of the Epworth League.
Penobscot.
NEWPORT.
Rev. Mr.. Webster and wife returned
from Scarboro last week, after a two
weeks absence. Rev. Mr.. Hamilton Of
Pittsfield exchanged pulpits with Rev. W.
l.. Brown, Sunday Mrs. G. W. Stuart
and Mrs. H.. A. King with friends have
been stopping at Maplewood cottage 70,
the past week.-Mr. and Mrs. John Bur.
rin of Bangor, are visiting at E. r. BOWS.
There will be q benefit concert for the
band at Meridian hall, Wednesday evening.
Waldo.
HALLDALE.
Rev. James Washburn preached at the
Vose sc~hoolhouse, Sunday after