Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-18
KENNEBEC.
VIENNA.

ure.
Farmers have been Fastening in
their seed for the last few days as the
weather is so pleasant.
Fred Eaton of Worcester. and his
sister Mrs. Lizzie Hnkerson of HaVer-
hill, Mass, were in town last week.
called here by the death of their
mother. Mrs. Adeline Eaten. who died
very suddenly. May 8, aged =. years.
10 months. Rev. Freelon Starbird of
West Pennington, officiated at the
funeral of Mrs. Eaton last Wednesday,
RIVERSIDE.
Miss Linda Final of Boston, is at H
H. SHELLS
Miss Edith Farwen of Cross Hill,
was here Sunday.
c. r. Written of Augusta, was in
the place last Wednesday.
f. P. Mayo and T. b. Reed Of Water
vile, We're here last Friday.
w. S. Bradley of East Vassalboro.
was here last Friday.
Winship Trott and Harry Gardiner
of Augusta. passed Sunday among
friends here.
The school here under the instruction
Of G. y. Fletcher in the grammar and
Miss Flora Trask in the primary de-
partment, observed Arbor day with APP
propriate exercises, consisting of the
planting of several trees. selections,
speaking, marching, &c. The exercises
all passed off in an excellent manner
and particularly the marching: they
showed evidence of being we'll and
thoroughly trained and performed to
the credit of themselves and teachers.
All are proud of the schcolhouse. the
schools, teachers and scholars.
CHINA
Rev. NJ. W. NeWbert passed away at
his home in China, Friday, May 6, 1898.
after a sickness of about four weeks
Mr.. NeWhert was born in Waldoboro.
January -, 1884. He began preaching
at the early age of 20, his first charge
being Montville. He subsequently
preached in China, Westport, South
port, Nassalboro. Searsmont Waldo
bOro, Gushing, Caribou, Hodgdon. Lin
neus. Sprague's Mills, and also one
year in Wisconsin. He joined the
conference in 1859, and was ordained a
deacon and elder His preaching was
earnest, powerful and convincing and
many We're converted and baptized by
him. In 1860, he married Miss Helen
Washburn Of China. who died in May,
1868. one son was born to them who
II 4 i,,f, g
health Mr.. NeWhert left the ministry
shortly after the war and entered into
business in company with A. B. F'letch-
er a China. In 1868 he was united in
marriage to Mrs. Rebecca Jones of
China. About twelve years ago Mr..
NeWber again entered the ministry
His last charge was Spragues Mills,
Where two years ago his health again
failed him and he was obliged to re-
tire. He then moved to HalloWell
where he resided few months He
purchased small farm at his old
hCme in China where he spent his la st
days. Mr.. Newbert was highly re-
spected and beloved by a large circle
Of friends. who mourn his loss. He
leaves d wife, one son. Ray c.. two sis
ters. Mrs. Nj. NJ. Richards of Waldo
boro and Mrs. c. J. Sumner of Halo
We'll. and two brothers, W. P. Newbert
Of jefferson and A. J. NeWbert of
Waldoboro. The funeral services We're
held. Monday afternoon. from the
Methodist church, China Rev Mr.. Weed
of Clinton officiating. assisted by Rev.
Mr. Brigham of Nassalboro and Rev.
Mr. Tny-Ia of China
EAST VASSALBORO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Barker We're call
ed to Rockland last week. on account
OF the death of a relative.
Miss Susie Hoy. has gone to Fairfield,
for a few weeks
Mr.. Dinsmore of Waterville was IN
the place, Friday. piano tuning.
George Gates lost one of his driving
horses Wednesday evening. She es-
capped from the stable, and in running.
slipped and broke her leg in such a
manner that it was necessary to kill
her
Miss Blanche Marshall who has been