Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-24
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Mrs. william Dow was called to
Swans Island, Friday, to attend the
funeral services of her aunt.-Mrs.
James Cox of Mount Tabor, N. j.. has
been visiting at James Pierce's.-Miss
Blanche Doyle is visiting her sister,
Miss Florence Pierce. teacher of the
village grammar school-Miss Edna
Hall left, Monday. to spend her vaca-
ton in Portland.--Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Bradley are visiting at the hotel.
Their home is in the historic town Of
Pemaquid.--Mr. and Mrs. David Gates
spent Thursday in Augusta.-Mrs.
Hattie Peck from Duluth is visiting
her parents. Her mother. Mrs. Chas.
Gray, recently had shock which has
rendered her helpless.-Mrs. Carrie
Church and little daughter have been
spending a few days at her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cates.-Mr. and
Mrs. Clark from New York. have been
visiting their son, who is under the
instruction of Prof. Elijah Cook.-Mrs.
Weber, who has been visiting her
daughter. has returned to her home on
the coast.-Miss Celene Seward is
spending her Thanksgiving vacation
at home-Oak Grove Seminary closed
on Thursday. after very successful
term of IL weeks The vacation Will
continue 10 days.-The young people
are anxiously hoping fer severe
spell of weather to bring skating On
the lake for Thanksgiving.-Mis An
ME Perry passed Sunday in Gardiner
with her father.
ALBION
Charles Crosby is at home to spend
THANKSGIVING -Therailroad has passed.
East Benton and flag station has
been built at that place.-Ben Foss is
at home for a few days.-The concert
which was to have been given a.
grange hail, Saturday. by the Ameri-
can band. has been postponed until
Nov q. If very stormy Saturday the
concert will be given the next Monday.
The school in Crosby neighborhOod
will begin Nov. %. taught by Minnie
Foss The school at the Center will
commence at that time.
WAYNE
G. W. Besse has moved into the
house formerly occupied by DR.. F. l..
Chenery.-A b. Allen is in Boston,
Mrs. B. j. Berry was called to Wales.
this week. by the severe illness of her
mother-T. c. Thompson is making
extensive repairs on his buildings. -
Mrs H. A. Dexter is visiting friends IN
Lewiston.-Schools closed, last week.
That hard work had ben done by beth
teachers and pupils was evidenced by
the excellent recitations given visitors
l,x, osn nff oo hay hos
ben employed. this fall, and it is with
sincere regret all heard Of the resigna-
tion Of Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Sturte
want.
CROSS HILL.
Merton Rowe who went to Boston i
few weeks ago, has secured a position
as conductor on the South Boston
branch OF the West End Electric Road.
Fred B. Perley is at home from the
Maine University j. Rowe IF
the Pond road, has recently had 81
tons of hay pressed.-Dr. Frederick Of
Augusta. was on the HILL" last week
in consultation with, Dr. Croker of
South China.-Mr. and Mrs. c. S. Per-
kins and Miss Grace were in Angus
ia, Thursday.
WINSLOW.
By new arrangement WinsloW
postoffice now gets four mails per day.
Geo. w. Files has been drawn jury
man for the December term CT the
superior court..-G. W. Reynolds ami
Howard Morse are both shipping quite
an amount of hay from this station
Chas. e. Warren has discharged his
workman, having finished thoroughly
remodeling his house. He has now one
of the best in town.
BRANCH MILLS.
George NJ. Crommett and Miss Addie
G. Turner We're united in matrmony.
Nov. Il. The wedding ceremony. which
was private. was performed by Rev. Mr.
Smith at the home of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs Turner of Pa
lermo. The reception held in the eve
ming at the Good Templars hall was a
lovely in white. Mr.. Crommett is men,
Der of the firm of Crommett and Brad
street of this village. and the young
couple have the best wishes of Il host OF
friends. Cake and ice cream were
served at the reception. Mr.. and Mrs.
Crommett were the recipients of many
beautiful presents.
LITCHFIELD CORNER
Mr.. Dexter Smiths horse broke
through the stable floor Saturday morn
ing. Inc morse was 1rlgntened Dut not
injured but Mr.. Smith was kicked III
the leg and received a severe bruise-
The citizens have begun again to build
sidewalks. 1t is hoped that they will ex-
tend them through the village before the
ground freezes up.-Robert Niles has
gone to Massachusetts for the winter
Chas. Campbell returned from Boston
Saturday.-Mr. Henry Taylor attended
the teachers convention at Richmond
Friday.-The Thanksgiving service at
the Congregational church will be held
Wednesday evening instead of Thurs
day.
VASSALBORO.
The fall school in District No. 8,
closed, Friday. Nov. 10. Two pupils.
Fora Reed and Johnny Mason, We're
not absent day during the term.