Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-04-30
KENNEBEC.
WEST CHELSEA.

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WEST CHELSEA.
James Blanchard, the newly appoint
ed surveyor, is making plans to i'm
prove our roads. A much needed work
too.
Deputy Sheriff NJ. L. Rawlins went
to Boston, last Thursday, on a busi-
ness trip. He returned home Friday.
Mr.. Warren, who is a Singer sewing
machine agent with headquarters al
Waterville, visited his wife e>and family
who are living at Theodore Yeaton's
last Saturday. He returned to Water
Vile, Sunday night.
Schools in town all began last Mon
day, and are all moving pleasantly, ant
no doubt profitably.
Scott Powers has been quite sicl
with Il cold for the past week. He is
better at present.
Mrs. Carrie Bailey of this neighbor.
hood, is the guest of Mrs. II. NJ. CLARK
of East Chelsea, for n few days.
Albert Fowler, who has been living
in Augusta for the past winter, has
moved with his family to his home il
this neighborhood. He will still con-
tinue his services at the Hospital ir
which place he has worked for the past
year or more.
The funeral of Mrs. Ada E. Meserve
wife of Lincoln Meserve, took place
from the house, Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. The interment was at Maple
Grove cemetery, Randolph. The de-
ceased was SO years old and leaves q
husband and three children, who deep
ly mourn her loss.
The selectmen have purchased OF
Boston parties new safe for the town
and two new road scrapers for use in
the springs work on the highways.
Mrs w. E. Seekins has gone to East
Pittston to spend a few days at heI
former home in that village.
NORTH vAssALBoRo.
Mrs. II. D. r. Aver is visiting her
son, Russell G. and family in Boston.
Edwin Taber has been appointed ad-
ministrator on the estate of the late
Edward Taber of Vassalboro, and VIM
Gray, e. l.. Priest and o. A. Abbott
appraisers.
The schools in town began the spring
term Apr. 81
The hall is being decorated for the
grand ball to be given by the Macca
bees on May night.
BRANCH MILLS.
A pretty home wedding occurred
Sunday evening at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Seekins. when they gave their daugh-
ter, Anna Belle. in marriage to Charles
+. OsgoOd of Palermo. The ceremony
was performed by T. w. Bridgham
Esq, in the presence of the family and
a few invited guests. The bride looked
charming in mauve and white. Light
refreshments We're served.
MT. VERNON.
There were union services at the Bap
tist church last Sabbath. The day was
cloudy in the morning but cleared toward
night. The Minn.nawk Lodge of Odd
Fellows and Amity Lodge of Rebekahs
attended in a body The church was
presented n very fine appearance. The
pastor, II. NJ. Purringt ton, preached a very
appropriate sermon from the text Acts
Methodist pastor was present and assist
cd. The house was well filled. In the
evening another union service was held
and a very excellent sermon wa;
preached by, the Methodist pastor, Rev
music was furnished by the choir and
quartet of ladies in the morning and In
the evening by choir of young ladies
and the congregation.
A. p. Cram, ESQ.,, and Mrs. Cram are
expected home from Washington, d. c.,
this week.
Some of the men with families who
have purchased farms in town are NOV
ing from Massachusetts here at this time.
II. A. Russ is shipping some of his wag-
ons away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie 3. Carr returned
from Worcester, Mass, Saturday even
ing.
Tho schools in town commenced Monday,
The Walton schooinouse is to be moved
about one-half mile south. The school az
present is Kept in the old red SchoolhouSe
east of the tannery. @E
EAST PITTsToN.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Dunfam OF Nam
tucket, Mass, are the guests of Mrs.
Dunham's brother, Briggs Wright.
In the death OF William Moody,
Wednesday, the town loses one of its old
est 1nnaDltantS, ana lifelong citizens.
Funeral services were held from his late
home, Friday, Rev. j. A. Morelen of
Dresden, officiating.
Fred Moody of Gardiner, has been
spending short time with friends Iii
this village.
No services were held in the Methodist
church on Sunday, on account of the ABB
sence of the pastor who is attending COM
ference at Caribou.
The friends Of l.. ]. Hewey are pleased
to know that he has so far recovered
from his severe Illness as to be about
again. though not strong enough to work.
Q. w. Nash has returned from a short
trip to Boston and vicinity.
CHURCH HILL
Miss George Gleason was at home over
Sunday.
A herd of six deer was seen near here
last week.
School commenced here Monday. taught
py Miss Gordon of Dexter.
Gideon Hallowell sold six heavy oxen to
FRED Moore Of Hallowell, recently.
John Foster has been moving the fanoo
anu arorne eeniarging the Fletcher burying
ssss @a.es y NJ.