Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-11

ten tons of ship timber which will be
shipped to Ellsworth ins the spring. On
account Of the severe storm during last
week, Miss Edwards. TIC evangelist was
unable to leave town until last Friday
The Baptist Church Aid Society had n
town meeting dinner in the A. .. ". W.
hall last Monday. About sl5 WAS realized
for the beneiis of the church. MIR. and
Mrs. Henry Barbour of Brewer, are IN
town, called here On account Of Nlrs. Bar
bour's mother, Mrs. Mary Freethy. being
very sick with the pneumonia.
SUNSET.
Death has again entered our midst ami!
Capt. Fred W. Hutch Is with us no more.
He had not been well for more than year
but it was not thought he was dangerous
ly i'll until short time ago he contracted
severe cold and after an attack Of la
grippe his lungs were In a bad condition
and eventually consumption caused his
death. Capt. Hatch WAS n young man
quite widely known having followed the
sea all his life. Dining the past few years,
he has BEEN an experienced yachtman.
He bad been captain or mate Of several
large snil and steam yachts and WAS high
ly esteemed In all the positions he has
filed. He was the eldest son of Seth and
Mehitable Hatch. lie leaves besides his
parents, two brothers, one sister, wife
and three small children He was kind
loving husband and father and his death
will cause sorrow among a large number
of friends all of whom have the sympathy
of the community The funeral was held
Tuesday Afternoon from the NJ f.
church, Rev. f. N. Belcher, officiating.
Kennebec.
NORTH pITTSTON.
Mr. and Mrs. William Rollins Of South
Plttston, were in town, Tuesday. - essrs.
Augustus and Frank Lapbam of South
Pittston, were visiting friends in town,
Tuesday. Friday evening, Adoniram
Ware Of this town went after doctor for
his mother, and on returning home took
the road over Aliens Hill AS he arrived
about opposite the Merrill estate he en-
c,untered bad place in the road, upset
ting the sleigh and being thrown to the
ground, sustaining severe injuries to him
self, breaking his sleigh and badly cutting
his horsc.-Samuel A. Iewett of this
town, was electsd second selectman at the
town meeting on Monday last.-One of
the horses belonging to Granville Labaree
died while hauling logs in the roads, one
day last week. On account Of the disaster
to the bridges roundabout, there has been
no mail here for a week past.-The last
snowstorm is the worst of the winter, and
the citizens have had to work on the road
a day and half, breaking through tbs
large drifts, The stage went through,
late Friday afternoon, for the first time for
Il week past.
SIDNEY.
The saddest event that has taken place
in our vicinity for many day was cx-
pcrienced at the home of Mr.. Chas.
Roundy, when his loving wife, Mrs. Lor-
raine Roundy passed quietly away after
long illness which was very patiently
borne. she was true Christian woman
and had endeared herseifto all with whom
she made acquaintance. Her husband and
one son survive her. The afflicted family
have the heartfelt sympathy of all The
remains were carried to Pittstield for in
terment.
NORTH WAYNE.
Compared with other towns the loss
here in the late freshet is inconsiderable
Two bridges over small streams were
washed away; the dam over the stream at
Wayne was partially carried out and at
North Wayne Il small part of the fouuda
ton of the new shop was washed out and
the water made Il break OF one side of the
upper dam. but the prompt and persever-
ing labor OF the shop force, directed by the
overseers and the vigiiant watch kept up
night and day saved the property and
works from disaster White has
taken advantage of the temporary suspen-
sion Of his work in the shop to make
trip to his home in Ballston, N Y.
READFIELD.
There is now the best foundation for
sleighing for the winter.-The Epworth
League held their regular monthly social
at the chapel, Monday evening". A good
time was enjoyed. The programme con-
sisted of readings, Rotations. singing.
and a general social time. This league
is invited to the group meeting Of leagues
at Winthrop, Oh Thursday evening of this
week.-Mrs. G. p. Greeley is visiting her
children in Massachusetts. Capt. W.
Howard and daughter are here with his
mother for few days.--E. A. French is
sick suffering from typhoid pneumonia
j. Ellis will begin his work with 4. A.
Handy in the boot and shoe store next
Monday. He will live in the Hatcn
house. +. H. Hatch will move to
Pittstield, where he is to engage in the
boot and shoe business. Tho Ladies Cir
Gle will meet with Mrs W. A Wright on
Wednesday of this week
EAST VASSALBORO.
Everything is at last settled down and
business resumed, since the recent flood
and blizzard. No serious damage was
done in this vicinity The news has
reached here of the death Of Mrs. James
W. Day. Rev. Mr.. Day was minister on
this charge at one time, also presiding
elder of this district and resided here
Mrs. Day had many warm friends in this
place. She was a lady of very estimable
Christian character. beloved by all who
knew her. Mr.. Day and daughter Grace.
are left to mourn her loss rrhey have tho