Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
KENNEBEC.
READFlELD,

News has been received from Gran
vile Sanborne and ]. E. McCormic and
son, of their safe arrival at San Fran
cisco.
The first bon fire seen in this vicinity
was noticed at E. Hunts, Friday even
ing.
F. M. Stevens is busily engaged in
saving wood with his engine for par
ties in this and adjoining towns.
Raymond, the youngest son of Chase
E. Fogg, by a fall on the stones, Thurs
day, cut quite cash in his forehead.
Saturday forenoon, the bell rang and
out the warning of a fire in the house
of Rev. J. r. Masterman, but active
men rushed to the scene and aiding
Mr.. Masterman and his son, soon had
it under control; but with damage to
house and furniture to the extent of
$3.50 or 5000. The timely discovery
saved the entire set, of buildings.
Cause of fire, defective chimney; in
sured.
Frank Allen of Waterville, visited his
mother here, last week.
A sister of Mrs. Horace Taylor, a
| former resident of this town, was
| brought here for burial, Saturday.
The snow is fast disappearing and
| wheels are generally used. Although
there is but little frost in the fields, the
roads seem to be badely thrown up by
| the frost.
James Turner, aged 20, a life long
citizen of this town and a veteran of
the Civil War, died, last Tuesday, of
heart disease. His funeral took place,
Friday, at his home. He leaves a
widow.
| Frank Cowan, while cutting wood for
| w. G.. Hunton, severely cut his foot.
| He will probably be laid up several
weeks.
The Universalist Society gave a New
England supper at the vestry, last Fri
| day evening, with an entertainment,
fancy work and candy tables. The af-
fair proved a great success, both finan-
cially and socially.
| Prof. Marble gave readings at the
| Grange hall, Friday evening, to small
audience. Bad roads kept those living
| at a distance at home. The ladies
| served cake and coffee after the enter
ment.
| The last barrel of apples has been
dragged to the station, some selling
them here and others shipping them.
No one seems very much pleased with
| his sale.
Senator T. S. Burns of Westbrook,
was in town, last week, calling on old
friends.
f. A. French recently sold his black
gelding, "Nonpareil,' it is understood
for a long price.
John Adel of Rumford, is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Leon Townsend of
Craigs point.
CHINA.
A telephone booth has been placed in
w. r. Wards store on Main street.
Miss Florence A. Woodsum who is
employed at c. M. Turner's, Water
vile, spent a few days with her par
ents. last week.
Miss Cora Emerson of South China,
is visiting friends in town.
The young people made their annual
visit to c. II. Mains maple orchard,
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs e. l.. Albee is visiting friends in
Cpulll
Mrs. John Doe and daughter who
have been visiting in New York for the
past six weeks returned home, Friday.
w. S. Hunnewell made a business
trip to Portland and Boston, last week. |
returning home Friday.
Fred Nadeau and family have moved |
into the Methodist parsonage for a few |
weeks.
Mrs. Carrie Pinkham Of Portland, is |
the guest of Mrs. w. S. Hunneweli
T. f. Doe returned home from Bos-
ton, Saturday.
Mrs. Alonzo Taylor is visiting her
son, E. 0. Taylor.
EAST PITTSTON.
Miss Nina Jones of Sheepscot. is the
guest of her aunt, Miss Myra Hewey
Arthur Harris. who has been spending
short vacation at home, has returned
to his studies at Rucksport Seminary.
Miss Alice Hanley of Gardiner, spent
Sunday at her home in this place.
Rev, F. l.. Brooks of Dresden, visited
friends here on Friday.
Mrs. C. g. Stilphen returned. Thursday,
from a few weeks visit in Jefferson.
The Sunday school at the Methodist Il
church. which has been interrupted for {. II
few weeks owing to the sickness of It's h
will be resumed. next SundaydgE
Miss Ida Reed has gone to Richmond II
for a short stay. II
The many friends of DR.. c. C. Libby will
be glad to know that he is recovering
from his severe illness as rapidly as can
be expected, and it is hoped that he may
soon be able 70 take up his work.
Mrs. George Murphy of Randolph. visit
ed friends here on Sunday and Monday.
The warm weather of the past few days
has been welcomed as harbinger of
spring, but it has left the roads in any
thing but desirable condition.
w. E. Seekins of Chelsea, was calling
upon friends in this place. Saturday.