Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-21
STATE NEWS.
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lawn party was Hciu AoS.y
ming at the home of Rev. l.. l.. narf's'
which was well attended. ...
Mrs. olive knight of Boston. is visit
ing at Alden Knights.
The young ladies Of the Eastern Star
Club are making preparations ior
their fair which will be held August
% and 90.
Rev. and Mrs. c. w. Lowell Of Wind
sor. visited friends here. Wednesday.
Charles Perham and family of Med
ford are passing their vacation with
Mr. Perham'S father.
Mrs. Brass and Mrs. O'Brine OF
Westfield. Mass, are visiting Mrs. l..
l.. Harris.
Mrs. Franklin Neal who has been
visiting her brother. Mr.. Arthur Man
son, was called to her home in New
York suddenly by the illness of her
husband. DR.. Neal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Knapp who
have been the guests of friends mere
returned, Saturday, to their summer
home in jefferson.
The services of the Methodist church
were held Sunday in Moodys hall.
purpose while the church is undergo
ing repairs.
FARMINGDALE.
Mrs. Geo. Tyler returned home with
her little daughter last week.
Charlie Keene of Lewiston accom-
panied by Miss Mamie Cluskey, was
the guest of his cousin. Miss Berue
Moody. last week.
The Fisher family have returned
from their summer outing at the sea
side.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Rouse have been
spending ten days in Harpswen and
returned home. Sunday.
Fred Jones has bought the Frost
place on North ana Sheldon streets.
The school board met Saturday and
the following teachers Were chosen for
the schools: Miss Harlowe. principal:
Miss Eldridgc. assistant and Miss
Wadsworth. primary teacher of the
Grant Street school; Miss Susie Carey
for the North Street and Mrs. Reuben
Neal for the Burns district.
Henry Peavy who is always en-
ployed in the sIwmill here summers,
left for a two weeks visit to his
parents in Waterville. Friday, after
which lie will go to Virginia for the
winter.
Bertha Lewis and some friends have
engaged cottage at the campground
for a few days.
business in the shoe shop is very
dull
READFIELD.
Daniel Luce has sold the farm north
of this village, the purchaser to m JVe
in soon.
Mrs. +. Whittier has moved here
from Winthrop Center.
Sara Fogg has returned from Ray
mond. n. H, after two weeks absence
Mr.. Shaw on the Winthrop road. has
sold his farm to a man from Massa
chusetts. All are hoping he may buy
again in this town.
Mrs j. o. Butman is suffering from
an attack of bronchial pneumonia.
A. g. Wright has returned from his
two weeks vacation.
Mr.. Robbins and family from the
state of Washington. have been spend
ing a few days with Mrs. Z. A. Mer-
rill, his sister in Readfield.
The potato crop has improved very
much the past three weeks.
WINDSOR.
Members of the Hewitt family, to thu
number of q. met at the old homes tea,
in Windsor Aug. Is, for their annual re
union. The forenoon was passed in so
cial intercourse: :, delightful picnic an
the trees and all gathered around them
Prayer was offered by Emery Hewitt
The Hewitts are all blessed with goof
appetites. but il was acknowledged By al
that a Hewitt from Havcrhill. Mass. ate
the most and the belt was awarded L
her. AT the conclusion of the dinner the
president, Mrs. Orville Malcolm. took tn
chair and the following program was en-
ioyed: Singing by all. with SUSIE
Edrdge Of pextfr as grganst nr nbin,
Pierce: song, Helen Hewitt; recitation
Harry Hewitt: violin selection, Clarenc-
Hewitt. recitation. Alberta Hewitt. reel
tation. Ruth Hewitt: song. SUSIE EidrldSc
music. Alberta Hewitt; duet, Mrs. }. {
Hewitt and daughter. Miss Maud Hewitt
with Alberta Hewitt at the organ; recita
ton. Harry and Bonnie Hewitt; song
Maudt Hewitt: recitation Bennie Hewitt
music, Susie Eldridge. The followin:
were elected officers for the ensuing year
President. j. G. Hewitt: secretary, Mrs.
c. Hewitt; committee on arrangements
Mr. and Mrs. Orvile Malcolm. and Mr.
and Mrs. z; II: Thomas. Adjourned ol t.
meet the third Thursday in August, 1902
spects, pronounced success and greatly
enjoyed by the members, who were
present from Somerville. Belgrade Read
field. Manchester, Augusta, Dexter
Stockton. Richmond. Whitefield anu
Haverhll, Mass. Mrs. Horace Colburn
an old neighbor, 50 years of age. honoreo
the reunion by her presence. She is al
ways a welcome visitor and 1t was the
wish of all that she may be able to enjoy
many reunions in the future at the Ole
homestead.
EAST READFIELD.
c. c. Hunt of Augusta, presided at tn.
organ at the church in this place, sun
day.
Mrs. L. c. Hunt of Augusta. greete,
many of her old friends and neighbors
at the church, last Sabbath. She was
resident here for many years and al
were glad to notice that she appearec
remarkably strong for lady of her age
Mrs. III. b. Poole has been troubled witt,
erysipelas in her feet and is now just
able to move about the house.
Mrs. Nellie Rogers of Bath, has beer
visiting relatives in this place, the pas
few days.
Linnie Luce is quite i'll with peritonitis
Mrs. John Taylor has been sick for some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Benson of Sidney
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs w. r
Mace. Wednesday night. their return