Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-02

are visiting relatives and friends In
this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Avery are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter.
Miss Fannie Morse of Whitefield, and
Mr.. Chester Plummer of this place,
were married, Wednesday evening, Dec.
"a. Mr.. and Mrs. Plummer will re-
side at Mr.. PIummers home at Head
Tide. thf 9s4si
A. B. Erskine loaded a car with hay
at Head Tide station for Bath, last
week. EE5 GEl5fA "a x
Harry Mari Is at home from sHfassa-
chusetts for the holidays. sey a
Mrs. Esther Erskine widow Of Bed
field Erskine, died suddenly, Saturday
morning. The funeral was held at her
late residence Tuesday, at l o'clock.
One son, George G. Erskine, survive
her.
The Baptist Society held Christmas
tree for the children, Thursday even
ing. 1t was well attended and the au-
dience was highly entertained by Mrs.
A. c. True, who gave charming solo.
Lewis Erskine broke his arm, re-
Gently. His horse ran away and he
was thrown out.
Joel Card, who is stopping with his
son, DIR. Card, slipped recently and
hurt his back.
Station Agent A. G.. True is busy
shipping hay and lumber. The little
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Neal Jewett of Boston, is visiting
his parents at Head Tide.
DRESDEN.
Mrs Eldridge Bickford, who has
been very i'll, is improving and her
many friends hope to see her out soon.
Mrs. Cora L. Gahan is at home for
a short stay, after which she will re-
turn to Auburn.
Charles Sheldon spent Christmas
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Sheldon, returning to Augusta,
Thursday night.
School at Bridge Academy opened,
Monday, for the winter term.
The Misses Harriet and Carolyne
Sheldon are spending their Christmas
vacation at home. Miss Carolyn will
return to her school at Chops Creek,
this week, while Miss Harriet has
another week at home.
Sidney Barter spent Christmas at
home, returning to Livermore Falls,
Saturday.
Mrs. John Barter is very poorly, be-
ing able to sit up only part of the
time.
There was a tree at Mr.. and Mrs.
David A. Gates on Christmas eve,
which was enjoyed by every one pre-
sent. There were upwards of seventy
people present. A bountiful supper
was served first to which all did
ample justice. During the intermission
after supper, Mayors orchestra fur
nished music to the delighted listen
ers, after which the tables were cleared
away and pleasing program was fur
nished by the pupils of the Center
school. This was intersperced by the
singing of Christmas songs, by a trio
consisting of the Misses Harriette and
Carolyn Sheldon and Mrs. Mabel S.
Cate. Following this the two trees
which We're fairly loaded Every one
went home happy and with their arms
full.
dance was held, Christmas eve, in
Bckford's hail.
John Rittal, who is employed in Bos-
ton, came home, Monday, returning,
Sunday.
Miss Carrie M. Carleton, who teaches
in No. Hampton, Mass, spent the holt
days at home.
JOICE.
There was a Christmas tree at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Grady,
Thursday evening. The tree was pref
tily decorated and we'll laden with
presents, and all present passed an
enjoyable evening.
Quite a number in this place are
hauling wood to Gardiner.
G. c. Plummer of Cooper's Mills,
spent Sunday with relatives in this
place.
Thomas Ward is hauling hay to
Gardiner.