Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-04
STATE NEWS.
Ar0oSt00k.
MASARDIS.

Rev. W. C. Martyr from the Bangor
Theological Seminary arrived here May
25 He will spend the summer in this
vicinity assisting Rev. Chas. Whittier in
his missionary work.-Decoration day was
very pleasantly observed here. A basket
picnic was given in Mr.. and Mrs. Coles
yard where a goodly number were served
with coffee by the G. A. r. Post after
which all repaired to the church, where
they formed in line First in line were
the veterans, followed by citizens. Then
came Principal Perkins with other teach
ers and scholars from Ashland, Garfield
and Masardis. They marched to the ceme-
terry where there was singing prayer by
Rev. W. G. Martyr and decoration of
graves. Then all returned to the church
and listened to a fine address by Rev.
Chas. Whittier also remarks by Com
mander Murphy and other veterans. Ap-
propriate music made the time pass very
pleasantly. 1t is estimated that there were
over 200 present. Ashland and Garfield
turned out splandidly. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Finch of Patten, Mr. and Mrs. Or
rim Stevens of Portage, Mrs. Tozier of
Fort Kent and Mr. Oscar Hewes of Maple
ton were present.
HOULTON.
| Hon. Parker p Burleigh Of Houlton,
returned home today after a several days
visit to this city. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Burleigh. Mr.. Burleigh Is very
enthusiastic over the future of Houlton.
He says that more buildings will be
erected this year than last and new
draw bridge is to be built over the river
about so rods below the other. Houlton
Is the great center Of the surrounding
country, all the main roads centering there
and with the railroad facilities afford
ample means of communication with the
surrounding country. The village is
gaining rapidly and many fine blocks
and houses are being built-Bangor Com
mercial.
NORTH PERHAM.
Apple blossoms are scarce in most Or
Chards. farmers have not yet put
in all their potatoes and grain.-Some
winter killing of grass is noticed. Mrs.
Jane G. Wardwell is ILL.,
Kennebec.
NORTH VASSALBORO.
Not for years il ever, have so interest
ing and largely attended Memorial SER
vices been held as were this year. Citi-
zens' hall was not large enough to hold
the crowd. The best of order prevailed.
After the services at the cemetery the fol-
lowing programme was given: Music by
Windsor band; reading general orders by
Adjutant H. A. Ever; music by male
quartet, consisting of DR. Mabry, Rev.
W. G. Baker, Rev. Mr.. Stetson and Bert
Upham; reading roll of honor by adju-
tant; song by Miss Randall of China;
I'VE Were Comrades Together" declama-
ton by Russell Aver; original poem by
Mrs Fossett of Riverside, 1.-The Wounded
Soldier music by quartet; address by
Comrade Rev. NJ. X. Mabry of Andover;
music America" benediction by Rev.
W. c. Baker.
EAST VASSALBORO.
Sarah, wife of David Monk. died We'd
nesday morning, aged rs years. The
funeral services occurred Friday at 10
o'clock A. NJ, Rev. Mr.. Pearson officiat-
ing. Mr.. Charles Monk and Eugene
Monk and wife from Pittsfleld, were here
in attendance An affectionate mother
and Kind neighboI.e she was esteemed by
all VINO knew her. A husband. and
three sons to mourn her loss.-Mr. and