Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-23


the barn running it, and killing a hen
and her brood of chicks. The bolt fol-
lowed the hen yard wire fence in both
directions splintering the posts and en-
tcring the barn at one corner running
along within a few feet of Mr.. Shorey
giving him quite a severe shock. I'm
doubtedly it was a close call for Mr..
Shorey.
Mr.. Roberts had two swarms of bees
come out Monday, which were success
fully hived.
EAST WINTHROP.
Carpenters are pushing the work on
the new hotel for Jewett & Harlow on
Park Island.
,, Miss Nellie Carr is visiting friends
at Temple.
James S. Colburn of Danvers, Mass,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. L. NJ.
Greene.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Sylvester and Mr.
F'lynt of Boston, took a carriage ride to
Damariscotta the past week.
]. H. Stuart of South Paris, is stop
ping at Cob5ossee Farm.
CHELSEA.
Union Sunday-School has been or
ganized for the season and the follow
ing officers chosen: superintendent,
II. G. Lawrence; secretary, Annie l..
Hayes; treasurer, Ida f. Searles; IL
brarian, Z. Hayes. The school will
meet at two o'clock each Sunday at
the chapel and the preaching service
will commence at quarter of three. All
are welcome.
Mr. Howe in whose pasture the fire
got beyond control, last week, was
obliged to build about twenty-five rods
of new fence between his land and Z.
w. Geyer's.
Bert Corbin, who has been very sick
with typhoid fever, is not improving as
fast as his friends would wish.
Miss Matte Morrell has accepted a
position at the insane hospital and
commenced her duties, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Dorr of Au-
gusta, spent Sunday with Mr.. DORIS
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Dorr.
Eugene Gillespie is the guest of his
brother, II. A. Gillespie.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L Collins of Car
diner, spent Sunday with relatives in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Searles of Au
gusta, called on friends in town, Sun
day.
Another pleasant dancing party was
given at Carlson's hall, East Chelsea
| last Friday evening, and very en-
! joyable time is reported. Quite q
| hi
tended. There will be another party
| at the same place on Friday evening
| the 29th.
| BRANCH MILLS.
The Branch Mills Union Sunday
school was organized, May 10. The of.
ficers chosen were: Supt., Myrtle L
| Crummett: Asst. Supt.. A. s. Bean
See and Treas, E. Raymond Dove.
Fred B. Dove and sister Eva Of
Pittsfeld, and Aston M. Dove of Au
gusta, were called to attend the funera
of their uncle, Everett NJ. Dove, May Ia
B. Walter Black of Richmond, wa
at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. M
Dove, Thursday.
Mrs. Carrie Tuck of Albion, spen
last Friday with her brother. Edsol
Worthing.
Mrs. Bertha Chadwick returned t
her home in Augusta, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Randall of Vassal
boro, spent Sunday with relatives here
NORTH MONMOUTH.
C. E. Towle has gone to Massachu
sets to visit relatives.
Harry E. Prescott who is the sawye
in the shovel handle factory at Lewis
ton was at his home over Sunday.
H. E. Lindsay went to Lexington
Mass. last week, to see his pace
Chestnut Burr. which is being traine
for the track. Fast time is expected {
him this season.
| Postmaster H. r. Lindsay has move
his postoffice from the store where
, was formerly kept to A. r. Dudley
, meat market. which makes neat lit
office.