Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-29
KENNEBEc.
liTcHFiELD CORNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. kenerson OF Eos
ton. spent Shristmas with Mrs. kener-
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w.
Earle.
Gene Campbell and Frank Purinton,
who are working at the Insane hospital
at Augusta, spent Saturday night and
Sunday at their respective homes.
The annual Christmas tree was held
at the church, Friday evening.
There has BEEN considerable amuse-
ment and excitement here the past
week. DR.. Gray's Wonder Workers have
been in town. The company consists
of DR.. II hudson and Mr.. and Mrs. Dev-
eraux of Brooklyn, \. Y. Entertain
Inents were given every evening and
were we'll attended. The entertain
ments were interesting and amusing.
Some of the slide pictures and illus
trated songs were very fine. This conf
pany is travelling for the purpose OF ad-
Vertising medicines and soap. Peanuts
were on sale and the people have
had the opportunity to fill up on pea
nuts and have awaited themselves of
the privilege to an alarming extent A
gold watch and chain were Offered to
the one who got the largest number OF
votes. votes being given with each bag
of peanuts cake of soap and bottle of
medicine sold. There were three can
ddates and the prize was hotly con-
tested. Miss Amy Taylor came out a
little ahead and carried off the prize.
Miss Einie Brown of Boston. Mrs.
Addie Baker of Portland. and Henry
Taylor spent Christmas at their homes.
EAST vASsALBoRo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Gates have re-
turned from a brief visit with their
son, Percy Gates, at Mechanic Falls.
Mrs. David Gates. who has been to
Boston for medical treatment. has re-
turned TO her home, Mr.. Gates going
to the city and returning with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Bragg and Mrs.
John Bradley We're the. guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Hescock. Christmas
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coombs and
little Miss Margaret spent Christmas
at Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Priests at North
Vassalboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Stewards and
Miss Celene We're the guests OF friends
in Winslow. Friday.
The Christmas exercises at the
Methodist church. Friday evening were
unusually interesting. The children
assisted by the young ladies Of the
village furnished the program. Fine
music was one of the special features.
Rev. G. p. Seaboyer' made appropriate
remarks and Rev. Geo. II. Pope ohered
prayer, and the superintendent, Arno
Little. made brief remarks al dlfferent
times. The tree was laden Win useful
and pretty gifts for old and young and
the large audience fully appreciated the
exercises.
Allen Pinkham and Miss Edith were
the guests of Mrs. Hannah :. BAILEY of
Winthrop Center. oyer Sunday. Miss
Edith will remain several weeks.
George Gibson of vassalboro' was in
the village. Saturday, on business.
Rev. Geo. II. pope was on the sick
list. Sunday.
Miss Wihelmina Butterfield of Wa
terville. spent Christmas with her
grandparents.
Mrs. Eta Gates is confined to the
house with severe cold.
The Odd Fellows. their wives and
others residents of East Nassalboro.
gave a surprise. party TO y. Stanley
Blake on the evening Of the 10Th inst.
it being his cd birthday anniversary,
at the home of Mrs. Zilpha Butterfield.
Ice cream and other refreshments were
served. and the. occasion was most
| enjoyable one.
! The Womans Christian temperance
Union of East vassalboro' VII mold its
| regular meeting at the noii1e OF Mrs.
Zilpha Butterfield, Dec. o' me Meth
oiist Church Union VII Hieet during
| The following week at the "oo'e mouse
| for its annual Union super.