Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-16

evening evening; proved to be one of the most
pleasant "a ns athe pi, Of the term;7Mf. =.
gagged to take charge of the penmanship
department OF the kent's Hili CONNER
ciai college for the remainder Of the
school year Mr.. Banks Is q fine penman
ana taught In commercial college In
Friday evening, the Calliopean society
at The seminary held a public meeting In
to enjoy the excellent programffie pre-
pared. Each number was well rendered
and reflected credit upon this time
honored society.-Mrs. Druel. who has
been sick since last September, Is slowly
improving.
.RIvEREIDE.
Miss Esther Ellis of Oakland visited Ira
Ellis and family, last week.-Harry
Withee OF Bartlett. N. H.. spent last Sum
day with Chester Bailey.-The Cory High
play, Quits" at Good Templars hall.
last Friday evening" and acquitted them
selves In a very creditable manner. They
were accompanied by the Cony quartette,
who rendered few selections, after
which the floor was cleared for "A social
dance. They appeared to have good
time: Next Friday evening. Dennett of
hall in a free entertainment gotten up I'M
der the auspices of the lodge. With good
weather they will be sure of crowd.
MOUNT VERNON.
The schools in town closed last week.
Mrs. G. W: Whittier Is reported better
Miss Susan p. Hopkins, who has been III.
is able to be out.-Mr. Morse. who has
leased the grist mill. is having car load
of corn hauled from the depot. Tyler.
Sunday at home.-Rev. Il. +. Whittemore
preached at the Baptist church, Sunday.
Mr.. Whittemore returned to his home by
way of Fayette Corner to visit Mr.. Stur-
hiS moi -iv In ny uybn u,ac Inc
alive:-Mr. and Mrs. A, p. Cram and
daughter spent Sunday at Brunswick
with Mrs. Potter, his sister.-Many farm
ers have sold their apples delivered. at
Miss Josie Morse Is very low with con-
sumption and her sister Ella is reported
quite i'll also.-The Methodist Church Aid
society met with Mrs. Laura Gilman. last
Wednesday.-Many farmers are hauling
pulp wood to Readfeld depot to be sent
TO Madison. Spruce is generally hauled.
READFIELD.
Travelling is very rough and poor, and
reason of it.-Miss Hattie Weston was
obliged to be out Of school. one day last
week. by reason of sickness.-Ray. the
little son of Mr.: and Mrs. c. c. Clough.
brain. The funeral was held. Sunday. at
he home. Flowers were abundantly fur
nished and the little vacant high chair
were also furnished by loving hands
ELI and Ed Merriman visited their father.
last week.-Rev. II. e. Frohock gave his
farewell sermon here ON Sunday last. to
good audience. He will go to Charles
ton. S. c., the last of this week. where
he will take charge of the Centenary NJ.
T.. church. at a salary of 5000. A supply
r.. w. Hussey and family intend to
start for California, this week. Sickness
delayed them from going. last week as
they intended.
BRANCH MILLS.
Ellen NJ. wife of William NJ. Dove,
died, Feb. Z, aged 81 years, months. She
had been in ill health for several years.
but died from the effect of n stroke of
paralysis. sustained some six months ago.
Mrs DOVE is survived by a husband and
widowed mother, who by her death is de d.
prived of her sixth and last child. beside ;
many friends. for her genial nature made
her u favorite with people of all ages.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. ]. r. Hall.-The Good Templars
have, just had their hall painted and pa.
pered The. painting was done by Reue
Balloon and reflects much credit on him.
A delegation of members purpose to visit
Windsor Lodge at its next session.-The
Grange now holds its meetings every
Thursday evening.-Dr. and Mrs. Bertelle
f. Worthing of Coopers Mills. spent IA
few days with relatives here, last week.
WAYNE -,
The class graduating from the Cram
mar school held its exercises in Wayne
hall, Feb. i; The hall was, tastefplly
class notices. etc. The exercises were
unusually fine. showing a years hard
work for both teacher and pupil The
school: defamation THE True Glory Of
a Nation" Elmer Verrill: essay. Good
oa he ath Rf Bertha
Order for a Picture" Sadie Hodges:
defamation. The Seventh Plague OF
the Woods school: defamation. Rome
and Carthage" Bertrand Tribou: Nat
ural Resources Of the United states:
Wheat" Hattie Hopkins: solo. Blanche
Pettingill recitation. The Painter of
stes Alice F. wing e nases rec it enan IN
civil government; comforting diplomas;
quartet. Goodnight
EAST WINTHROP
The singing school is being held each
Monday and Tuesday evenings, and Is
ker says it is the best class he has had
for long while.-The Ladies' Benevolent
Circle gave supper and entertainment
at the vestry, Thursday evening. which
was grand success in every way. The
programme was an especially attractive
one:-The Boys Club met with Walter
Whiting. Friday evening, and very in
was Visitors day at school, and a large
number of the parents and friends
awaited themselves of the opportunity to
visit the school. All express themselves
as more than pleased with the progress
made by the pupils under the efficient
teaching of Mrs. Janet Hallett.-The pu-
pills of the school gave an entertainment
at the schoOlhouse. Saturday evening.
which was one of the best ever held
there. 1t resembled negro minstrel
show. and a good One too. There is
some pretty good talent in that line. The
house was crowded. Ice cream and cake
were sold. after the programme was over.
and then followed games, etc. Nearly $ll
was taken.
LITCHFIELD PLAINS.
The selectmen have recently appointed
Mr.. A. r. Bucklin. collector of taxes, in
place of George Ring. resigned.
ROCKLAND.
John Paladino. Wednesday. while COM
ing from his repair shop, which is in a
second story, slipped and fell the entire
length of the stairs. striking at the bot
tom of the flight. with his back across the
bottom step. seriously injuring his spine.
AS Miss Eta Pratt was about to step
off the piazza at her home, Tuesday even
ing. she caught her heel, throwing her
suddenly upon the edge of the veranda.
The force of the fall bruised her hip very
badly, and started two ribs from her
spine.
MATINICUS.