Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14

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Mrs. w. D. Haines. Watervilie, Il
with her sister, Mrs. c. c. Morrill,, TO-
few weeks.
Mrs. Chapman of Minneapolis. MINI.
and her friend. Miss Bliss. from Wis.
consin. are at Mr.. J. B. Mayhew's, fol
o few days.
Mrs. Frye. one of Wilton's daughters
1 visiting with her sister, Mrs. Mayher
went to her former home, last Satur-
| day, in order to enjoy the centennial
celebration of her native town.
SIDNEY.
| The Improvement League held a
lawn party, Friday evening, at E. A.
Sibley's. There were So present, not
withstanding the chilliness of the
night air. Refreshments were served
| and all voted it a success.
Miss Gertrude Frye of Augusta, is
visiting at Mrs. Ambrose Sawtelle's.
Mrs. Mary Pickernell of Massachu-
sets, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Smiley. Their daughter.
Mrs. Elmer Bailey and daughters
Oleana and Mildred, will return to their
home in Ellsworth, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ Springer and
daughter Elestine of Newton Mass,
are at their summer home for a
months stay.
Miss Edna Reid of North Vassalboro
is visiting Miss Jennie Lyon and other
friends.
Mrs. Colburn and daughter of Gar
diner, Mass, recently visited at T. S.
Benson's.
Arthur Bowman of Boston, has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
F. Bowman.
Rev. E. E. Langley preached his
farewell sermon, Sunday, at the Bap-
fist church. 1t is rumored he has ac-
cepted call at Buxton, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Lyon visited in
Togus, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Story and grand
daughter, Miss Helen Lapham of Taun-
ton, Mass, are the guests of DR.. and
Mrs. H. l.. Johnson.
Mrs. Frank Abbott started on the
G. A. r. excursion, Friday, to San
Francisco, Cal, where she will visit
her brother, Charles Clark, and sister.
Mrs. Martha Sanborn. She will remain
until the 18th of October and her many
friends wish her a safe and pleas
journey.
Sidney Grange will resume it's meet
ings, Thursday evening, after the an
nual vacation during the haying sea-
son.
NORTH MONMOUTH.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. McIlroy and
daughters Margie and Mary Elizabeth,
are at Old Orchard for a few weeks.
H. E. Lindsay is visiting friends in
Massachusetts,.
Clyde Higgins of Westport, is visit
ing at D. T. Moody's.
Will Simpson of Southboro, Mass, is
visiting his uncle, John U. Simpson,
and his aunt, Mrs. Charles Robinson.
Will McKechnie. who is employed in
the railroad machine shop at Water
vile, was at his home recently for a
few days, sick with an ulcer in his
throat He has returned to his work
D. r. Moody and his granddaughter
Blanche Moody, have spent a week or
more at the seashore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olin Hunnewell and lit
tie son of Augusta, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Withers and Mr.. and Mrs.
e. c. Robinson, last week.
Miss Beulah Miller, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Hervey Miller of Augusta, is
visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
| Mrs. L. c. Berry.
The old brick school house at North
Monmouth, will be sold at auction,
Saturday afternoon, Aug. Is. @.'
e. G. Bent is in feeble health.
Mrs. Louis E. Robinson and Miss
Hattie Walker are improving fast after
| their severe operations. Miss Walker
| is able to go out little.
The officers of the Daughters of Lib
| erty were installed, Friday evening, by
| Miss Sybil G. BODICE, past councillor.
| The attendance was good. Ice cream
cake and lemonade We're served.
| Many tons of good grass are now
standing in Monmouth. 1t is the worst
hay season known for many years. 1t
is very favorable that grass has not
rusted any. 1t is said there will be as
much hay cut in Monmouth as last
year. Grain is looking finely. Pota-
| toes promise good crop. Beans are
rusting badly. The corn crop is per-
feet failure. Apples crop good.
WEST GARDINER.
Mrs. Joseph Wakefield, who has been
| patient sufferer for two years, passed
| away, early Saturday morning. Mrs.
| Wakefield was native of Otisfield and
her maiden name was Mary ]. Philpot.
She was a faithful wife and mother,
kind neighbor and friend, and will be
missed by large circle of friends.
| Besides husband, she leaves four sons
Walter of Gardiner, Forest. Allen and
Eugene, of this place, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clarence Curtis. survive her
Funeral services were held, Monday
afternoon, at her late home on the
| Hallowell road.
Summer boarders who have beer
staying at Fred Godsmiths have re-
turned to their home in one Of the
Western states.
Mrs. George Spears summer board
ers have returned home to Boston.
Mrs. James w. Small and daughter
Geneva visited friends on the Indiana