Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-22
STATE NEWS.
FAYETTE.

Mrs. Lizzie Freeman for damages sus-
tained on the highway, on the night
of Dec 8.-Mr. and Mrs. j. H. True. j..
o. Fellows and j. l.. w. Hewett We're
in Augusta last week in attendance
on the state grange. 1t is hoped that
the grange may be held there next
year as they never were entertained
better.-Sleighing is not good.-There
will be a Christmas tree at the Mills.
Friday evening.
MT. VERNON.
Bertha p, wife of Hiram A. Com
stock, died, Saturday, Dec. 10, after a
ten weeks illness. She is survived by
a. husband and several small children.
Her age was about 36 years.. =.
Gilman. postmaster, who has been III
two weeks, is little better.-Daniel
II. Thing who has been i'll several
weeks, is reported somewhat improved.
Capt. John p. Carson and family
are improving.-Jesse Gilman is re-
norted improving. James FL.
Dol,off is still in a feeble condition.
Mr.. Lester Robinson, who has been i'll
several weeks. is much improved in
health.-Archie Cram is home from
lSOWuOlfl lOtltSc " SPCAN 'eANeANA|Af'
Willie Crafts is at f. c. Foss's, to
spend his vacation.-The Baptist ana
Methodist Sabbath schools will unite
and have Christmas tree at ODD Eel
lows hall-Henry A. Mooers has
bought the goods of Charles w. Man
sur and will go into trade and carry
on the meat business.
READFIELD.
Tuesday evening, Dec. 10 the Readiield
Dramatic Club. presented the tn i;1d,,lgs
four-act play. .Imogene or the Witch $
Secret" at Giles hall. before a fun
house The audience was very appreci-
ative and the play was decided success
IL Is one of the strongest plays ever pre-
scented by our local amateurs. ana mos.
OF the parts were taken in manner that
would have done credit to professionals
The leading parts. of Mr.. and Mrs; Mans
field. were well taken by Mr. Z. -; Rec,
ord and Miss Belle Brown. Mr.. Record
has a fine voice and his acting was good.
The strongest part in the play was
Mother Mundy. and was well acted by
Mrs w. G.. Hunton. Her makeup was
fine and she looked like real witch.
The unpopular part of the villain.
James Reed, was played in very reals
tic manner by Walter Gle. The comedy
element was furnished by Mr.; ". G;
Hunton. as the old deacon" F. E. Gould
as Dennis O'Brien,. Edgar Sturtevant as
Shocks, and Miss Tessie Gle as Susie,
roles. Dennis and Susie We're especial
favorites. Miss Alkaline Sturtevant was
a pretty Imogene and Leon Tibbetts was
a good DIR. Harris. Fine music was fur
nished during the entertainment by an
orchestra composed of j. W. Manter and
daughter Annie. Mrs. r. w. Harvey. and
Daniel league of Mt. Vernon. The stage
settings We're very pretty and quite elab-
crate. More pains We're taken in this
direction than is usual among amateurs.
The fete,.' scene was fine. and the IN
foti nf,' M imnraSSinn
that will long be remembered by those
present Mr.. Gle had personal charge of
the stage, and with his assistants, made
everything pass off finely. The club has
been earnestly requested 10 repeat the
play here again, and in some other
places. They are working hard to secure
flour was awarded to Mrs. Chas. Stearns.
After the entertainment the young people
enjoyed social dance. The proceeds of
the entertainment were very satisfactory.
LITCHFIELD PLAINS.
Andrew NJ. Patterson, who has nearly
completed the inspection of chimneys in
town. reports quite a number that are
unsafe.--The ladies' held sewing bee at
F. c. Wymans, on the Pond road Tues
day afternoon. which was very pleas
was completed for Mrs: Flora Gowell
who expects to leave. this week, for
Hampton. Va. Mrs. Gowell was called
here over a year ago by the sickness of
Mrs. e. p. Briary Of Lewiston. is at her
sisters, Mrs. J. r. Smiths, for the win
ter.--Hon. Samuel Smith rode out as far
as the Plains Tuesday afternoon.-H. F..
Woodland recently slaughtered q -
months-old pig that weighed 5Ol pounds.
READFIELD.
BY special invitation of Hon. and Mrs.
+. o. Beane to Masons and their wives.
sisters and sweethearts, there assembled
at their pleasant home. Tuesday even
ing last. 20 or more of these friends and
brothers, and enjoyed social chat for
an hour or more after which they were
entertained by reading by Miss Annie
Nickerson. recitations by Mrs. John Mar
tin and Miss Lila Masterman; and sing
ing by a quartet and also by the whole
assembly. After a nice collation. an re,
the occasion, which they will remember
for many days to come.-Mrs. Martin and
Miss Annie are in Boston for a short
stay.-Mrs. ID. b. Holt and Ethel spent
Il few days here. last week. coming hers
from Brdgton, where her HUSBAND, Key
ID. Il. Holt, is located. this year.-The NJ
T.. Sunday school will have their cantata
and Christmas tree, Thursday evening.
SIDNEY.
Jonathan Bryant died. Dec. II. aged Z!
years.-W. r. Coburn of Parkman. visit
Ambrose sawtelle is building a carriage
and wood shed 15x26 feet.-There will be
a Christmas tree at the Baptist church
Thursday evening. The Y. p. S. G. f
will furnish an appropriate entertain
mment for the occasion, with free sup
per.
WAYNE.
Miss Alice Chandler is convalescent.-
Mrs. Sally Norris has gone to DR.. F. l.
Chenery's to spend the winter.-Thert
will be a union Christmas tree at Wayne
hall. Thursday night.-Several fine horses
have left town. the past week. Mr. Har
len of Massachusetts. bought two. G. p
SWifts fine driving horse and Perley
Gordon's colt. Tasker 4 Potter of Gardi
ner. bought Nelson Manter's colt fol
$25O-Mrs. Hattie White is sick with {
throat trouble. Colds are quite prevalent
here just now.-John Mouton spent Sun
day with his parents.-Dr. F. i. Chener,
took il patient to the Lewiston hospita
for an operation. Wednesday.
EAST PITTSTON.
The local ice company will put up ice
this week. The ice is about one foo
thick and of excellent quality.-Some OF
the villagers attended the Masonic in.
stallation at Dresden, Saturday evening
They report the readings of Prof. Den.
nett of Lewiston. excellent.-Mss Heller
Clark returned to her home in Randolph
Thursday.-John Libby went to Auburn
Tuesday. to visit friends and relatives
The new hall will be completed in sea-
son for the ball. Thursday evening Dec
A.--The dedication of the new school
house will take place, Wednesday even.
ing. Some good speakers are expected
and an excellent programme is arranged