Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-15
STATE NEWS.
Kcnnebec.
WINTHROP.

WINTHROP.
During the three days of the Readfield
fair. Mark Collins conveyed over three
hundred passengers to and from Read
field by the steamer Winthrop-The
Winthrop military band went with their
excursions and diScOursed excellent mu-
sic. Frey Payne and Mr. Currier of Lew
iston. played with them.-Mr Zenas
Ilaines whose carriage was run into and
injured at the Readiied fair by the Read
field hotel team. says that he shall bring
suit for damages.-James Pinkham is
making arrangements to open n millinery
and dry goods establishment at the store
on the factory bridge. Mr.. Pinkham was
in business here for Il number of years
before going to Dover where he was for
several years in the dry goods business
He is n native of this place.--It has been
suggested that a deer park be located on
the western shore of Maranacook lake
to add to it's summer attractions What
is called Wheeler's Point would afford an
excellent location for such park-Ned
Libbey has returned from business trip
to New York.
WEST GARDINER.
Frank Shcrburn and Iindley D. Allen
went to the fair at Readfield. Thursday.
Several from this town attended the fair
at East Pittston. Thursday. Among them
was N w. Benner who was reporter for
the Reporter-Journal. Gardiner.-Clar-
cnce Curtis and Walter Curtis were in
TOWN.. oaluFuay.-MT. ana MRS. William
Goodrich are in town. They have hired
the Sawyer farm and will move to it. the
first of October.-Mrs. G. w. French who
was injured by being run over at the
State fair. is slowly improving.
though she cannot use her wrists
gone back on the boat.-Hiram Little
field of Gardiner. was in town,
Saturday.-The members of the Grange
talk of starting their meetings soon. They
hpN- hI1i1f nII 70 fhAtv 1,,n %
feet and will soon have it completed both
inside and out.-C. A. Cook of Augusta.
is trying to start a singing class at the
Grange hall. There is talk of having Il
class at the Neck schoolhouse. to be
taught by z. S. Parker OF Farmingdale.-
Wilbur Towle and family were in town.
Thursday.-G. II. Clough went to Read
field. Thursday.-Mr and Mrs. II. A.
Fuller went to the Readfield fair. Wednes-
day. Mr.. Fuller received a premium on
his horse Iona. as a gentleman's carriage
horse.-Freeman and ErPest Marston of
Peoria, Ill., visited their1aunt. Mrs. N. J.
Benner and other friends, last week.
MANCHESTER.
A very pleasant surprise was rendered
Rev. David Douglass at his pleasant
home on Meadow HILL Saturday evening.
Sept II. Nearly all of the prominent
members of the Friends church at West
Gardiner. of which he is a member and a
resident preacher. and also from the
church in Manchester and many of his
other friends in Manchester were present.
making Il party of about GO in number.
The evening was passed in social inter-
course and music. and cake and ice
cream We're served. Mr.. Joseph Spear was
requested to make remarks. He spoke
of the sincere regard and esteem in which
Mr.. Douglass and his wife were held by
their friends. and in closing presented Mr..
Douglass with an envelope containing
between $50 and $40. from few of his
many friends in Winthrop. Manchester.
Augusta and West Gardiner. Mr.. Doug
lass and his wife responded feeingly and
most happily. Willis III. Wing being
called upon for remarks. referred to the
pleasant Intercourse he had enjoyed with
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass in the past. and
spoke of the high esteem in which they
were held as friends and neighbors After
prayer by Mr. Douglass and singing
God Be With You Till We Meet Again."
the company separated and returned to
their homes. well pleased with their visit.
Manchester Grange will hold a sociable.
Saturday night. in Town hall. The
Grange recently purchased Il nice organ.
Pomona Grange will meet with Man
chester Grange. Sept. ga. S. Russell
of Boston. intends to commence building
his cottage at Emery's Grove. about the
first of October.-M. M. Russell of New
ton Center, intends to build on the ad-
joining lot at the same time.--Part of the
iron to screen the pond at the outlet has
been delivered at the bridse.-John Mer-
rill. the CobbOsseecontee guide. has re-
turned with his family from visit to his
brother at Bath.