Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-19
LlTcHFIELp PLAINS.

II non. and Mrs. Samuel Smith hay
moved to the Corner for the winter
G. M. Rogers gave an interestin
blackboard exercise on the Sunday
school lesson, Sunday.
Il w. c. Briery OF Auburn. was tn
guest OF his uncle, o. Smith, the pas
week. 10y
MT VERNON.
Mrs. Lucretia Butler and daughter
Nellie. have arrived home from Boston
Miss Annie r. Weber has finishe,
her school in Belgrade and returne,
home. Sill -
Eugene A. Philbrick has returned
from New York on account Of tn,
death of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry o. Wells hay.
moved to Rome. -
e.. A. Hail is going to put up wind.
nun to bring water into his buildings
CHELSEA.
The schools in town closed, Friday
ior a two weeks vacation before be
ginning the winter term. In distric
NO. =. Miss Selma Mclaughlin, teach
er. several visitors were present thu
last day. and enjoyed listening to the
recitations especially Of the it'll.
zones. After all the classes had recit.
ed. the following scholars gave plaes.
ing recitatiOns of prose and poetry
learned for the occasion: Otis Katon
Barbara Connors. Earle Hayes. Pear
James. Tina Pushaw, Percy Morgan
Elsie James. ~
Last Wednesday evening seemed ia
be a night of weddings in our little
town. two having occurred, on that
date. that of Miss Marcia Hunt and J,
F. Atkins at the brides home, and that
of Miss Bessie Collins and James Cain.
The latter was quiet but very pretty
affair and took place at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John d.
Collins. Rev. Mr.. Horsington of RAN
dolph. officiating. The bride was taste
fully attired in white and carried a
bouquet Of pinks and looked very
dainty and sweet. After the ceremony
short reception was held and light
refreshments served. Only relatives
of the contracting parties We're pres
ent. Mrs. Cain was the recipient Of
many beautiful gifts as tokens Of the
love and esteem of her friends. Mr.
and Mrs. Cain will reside with the lat
ter's parents this winter.
John Vannah of Newcastle, and Miss
Maud Parsons of Alma, We're guests of
the latter's mother, Mrs. F. c. Meader,
last week. ~ -t-t
L. L. Katon Of Boston, visited real
tives in town last week.
Miss Eva Searles Of Bath and little
niece Miss Mary of Bar Harbor, have
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Collins. the past week.
Rev. Mr.. Horsington, our genial pas
tor, preached most eloquent and
deeply interesting sermon, Sunday, at
the chapel. which was greatly enjoyed
by the congregation present.
Mrs. w. C. Mclaughlin and Miss
Selma went to Boston and New York,
Saturday. for a two weeks visit.
Thema.s Searles Of Bar Harbor, spent
Sunday in town the guest Of his wife's]
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Collins.
He returned home Monday, accom-
panied by his little daughter. who has
been visiting her grand parents for a
week.
Mrs. Walton Of Auburn, is spending
the winter in town with her son, E. H.
Libby. ~. -.s a
CHELSEA HEIGHTS. 80
A long looked for threshing machine
is gladly welcomed in this vicinity at
last. -"
Miss Isma Leighton spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Augusta.
]. o. Clough, who has been sick for
a week past, is at work again.
Miss Lucy Springer. who has been
at work for Mrs. H. L. Hayes, returned
home Saturday night. I,
There will be a Poverty ball at the
Town House. Saturday, Nov. %, at
o'clock. Refreshments will be served.
good music furnished and a good time
is expected. The manager offers a
prize to the couple best dressed for the
occasion. and urges all to do the best
they can. There will be room for more
teams to be put up. as the grain will
be threshed at Mr.. Heath's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Yeaton Of Au-
gusta. visited Mrs. Yeaton's mother,
Mrs. A. Springer. Sunday. wi
Two marriages in town last week,
making five in two months. chelsea
must be slow to let SO many get mar
ried and not give the newly welded
couples q send-off. sf@
Miss Pearl Robbins has resigned her
position at Mr.. Swifts and will go
home next Saturday. 2.-tr .v2ts
BRANCH MILLS.
Philip Dinsmore, whose illness was
reported. last week. died. Nov. s, at the
age of So years. The funeral services
were attended by Rev. ]. H. Hall.
On the morning of Nov. 10. Harriet.
wife of 4. w. Brigham, was stricken
with paralysis. and passed peacefully
|saway, Nov IA. She leaves a husband
and son Charles of Worcester. Mass,
and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Whitmore Of
Lynn, both of whom were with her at
the last, Mr.. Whitmore came later. The
deceased was 81 years of age. Most Of
her life was spent in this village. where
she was greatly beloved by old and
young. She was converted. 43 years
| ago. and ever lived a trusting Christian
| life. The funeral, Sunday. was largely
| attended, sermon by Rev. II. +. Wood.
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