Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-21
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MISS Alice Nj. Hewett of Augusta,
was at home. Sunday
n. l.. Keith, who was chosen super
intendent of schools. has resigned.
The snow has not commenced to set
tie at this time
WEEKS WILLS.
Mrs. Emma Boynton died. Tuesday.
after q short illness OF typhoid pneu-
monia. Her remains were taken to
Arrowsic, Saturday, for burial, as that
was her former home.
Mrs. Ralph Estes is suffering with
poison in her hands. They are so bad
she is unable to do her work.
Mrs. John Peva passed away, Fri
day afternoon, after brief illness of
typhoid pneumonia. The funeral ser
vices were held. Sunday afternoon. She
leaves sick husband and four chill
dren to mourn her loss. together With
a large number of friends and neigh
bors.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Perkins went to
Portland, Monday.
A large delegation from Branch Mills
Grange was in the place, Saturday.
on it's way to Windsor. where an all
day Grange meeting was held
1t is reported that A. r. Burrill has
bought the house occupied by CYRUS
Davis.
| There has been q great deal of sick
ness in the village lately. mostly grip
| ard pneumonia. in some instances
nearly whole families being sick at one
| time.
! Mrs. Ella Jackson, who has been at
Cooper's Mills caring for sick aunt,
has returned.
/ CHINA.
The Methodist Society at China vii
| laSe has again opened its church for
worship. During the past few weeks Il
great change has taken place on the
| interior. The walls and ceiling are COW
cred with beautiful paper and the wood
work has received new coats of paint.
/ the work being nicely done by the
I Wallace Bros. a fine carpet. purchased
Of I;edington & Co. WaterviIle, covers
the entire floor. most beautiful chan
delier and Rochester bracket lamp
We're donated by friends of the pastor
living in other parts of the State. a
/ fine new Bible was also received, the
! gift of Hon. c. NJ Bailey of Winthrop.
\ new altar rail was used for the first
time. last Sabbath. at a communion
service. the presiding elder. Rev. I. F.
Jones. being present to otticiate. All
( this. with 4 new organ. makes an at
tractive room in which to worship.
Much credit is due 10 the Ladies' Md,
who have labored earnestly and faith
/ fully not to leave any debt. Rev. F. H.
Jones has been serving the church as
pastor for the past two years. He will
close his labors at the end of the con-
ference year in April
FARMINGDALE
Mrs Alice Wing has nearly recov-
cred from her late Illness.
Mrs. Call has been in Chelsea Il
great deal for a number of weeks car
! ing for Mrs. Geo. Brown and looking
after the affairs after Mrs. Browns
death.
BERTHE Moody went to Whitefeld,
Sunday. to attend the funeral of
distant relative, Mrs. Geo. Boggs.
The Degree of Honor conferred the
degree on four young men and one
lady. Friday night The degree team
is doing fine work now.
An account was given in the paper
a while ago of the usefulness OF one
old razor. Jonathan Moody. Il resi-
dent of Main avenue. has razor
which he has used for 80 years; il is
the only razor he ever shaved with
and for two years he shaved a whole
shin's crew with it. 1t is now in good
condition and has never yet been
honed.
RIVERSIDE.
James Clark of Sidney, was in the
place. last Tuesday.
James Bascomb of Sidney, was here,
Tuesday.
Fred H. Trask. formerly of Riverside.
and Miss Grace F. Burcher of Homes
dale. Pa. were married, March u, at
Middletown, Conn.
Mrs. II. P. Halves has gone to Boston
for few weeks.
DIR. G. NJ. Randall of Lowell, Mass,
was in this place last week. rms Is
his native place. having been born and
reared here. and naturally all mere
take a good deal of interest in his well
fare and pride in his success. He prac-
ticcd several years in Augusta ana
then went to Lowell about two years
ago. where he has already met Win
that success which places him in the
front rank in his profession in that
city.
VICTOR.
Baxter Mosher has purchased ana is
occupving the Martin Campbell place.
The Y. =. S. G. E. held birthday
Offering social at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Virgil Scribner. Tuesday evening.
March T.. which was very much enjoy
ed by all present.
The Sunday school will hold social
at the school house, Wednesday even
inf. March 20.
EAST PITTSTON.
At the regular town meeting las'
Monday. the old board of selectmer
were reelected. There were but few
; changes in any of the offices, except
: SUPERINTENDENT of schools, Mrs. Core
J. Eovles being elected to that position
George Moody. whose buildings were
DESTROYED by fire. is rebuilding his ice
house. He has quite crew of men a
:. work at present.
. The roads are in terrible condition IL
, many places in town. owing to tn,
n,.ny and deep yes marmS.