Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-15
KENNEbEC.
SOUTH LiTcHEIElD,

Albert Crane True, who died at Alma.
Me-, Dec. Z, was the son Of Thomas
True and Miriam (Eaton) True. His
death was very sudden. he being able
to attend to his business a. usual the
day before his death. He was born in
Litchfield in 1S4S and lived there all his
life except the past few years. Owing
to failing health he left his farm about
five years ago and moved to Alma,
where he was appointed station and
express agent. He was educated in the
public schools and Litchfield Academy.
and always took deep interest in edu-
cational matters. For many years he
taught school during the winter season
in Litchfield and adjoining towns and
probably has taught more terms Of
school than any other teacher in town.
came acquainted with NJ. Viola Card,
daughter Of Joel Card, to whom he was
afterward married. He was identified
with the schools OF Litchfield for many
years. either as teacher, supervisor or
member Of the school board. He was a
soldier Of the Civil War and served in
Co. E., 23d Reg, Me. Vol. He was
among the first members to be Initial
ed into Litchfield Grange, and could al
ways be depended upon to aid in adj
vancing the interests Of his own Grange
and the general welfare of the order
He was member Of Kennebec County
Grange and served as master for sew
eral terms. A widow and two brothers,
Bradbury True Of Portland and e. p.
True Of Litchfield survive him.
CENTER vAssALBoRo.
The school in the Small district COM
menCed the winter term Monday. Dec. S.
under the instruction of Miss Eva Crosby
OF, Seward. This is the most advanced
ars from three districts the Barrows dis
trict and the Pope district being consol-
dated with the Small district. This school
school Improvement League called the
GERS GERS, President Eva Crosby; vice Presi-
sey: treasurer. Hattie Hayford librarian
Miss Crosby: committee on Improvement.
%rso During the T Rayad a the
bers gave an entertainment at the Town
house, Thursday evening. Dec. ], and a
were present, and about SO was va re realized
from their efforts. The entertainment
consisted Of recitations. songs. dialogues.
Hattie Hayford and Rotations BY Vim
ton Hussey and Christine Webber called
forth a hearty applause. Inc CANDY ana
popcorn sale after the entertainment was
in charge of the following young ladies':
Popcorn booth, Ruby Wood and Hattie
Hayford; candy booth, Lenora Hussey
and Ruth Robinson. At a previous enter
tainment the proceeds went to purchase
an International Dictionary. The pro-
ceeds Of this entertainment are to pur-
chase a stand for the dictionary and
clock for the school room.
FARMlNGDALE.
Mrs. Hartly Jewett is confined to her
bed by Illness.
Mrs. Emma Drake has gone to Massa-
chusetts on an extended visit and closed
her home on Maine avenue.
The Bates College students are at home
for the holidays
Mrs. Sadie Jewett Of Bath. is visiting
relatives in town.
Miss BERTHE Moody IL on the sick list
and DR.. Cobb Is in attendance.
The Ladies' Art Club met, Monday even
ing at Mrs Oscar McCauSland's Tho
next meeting will be held, Jan. L with
Miss Katie Reed Of Maine avenue.
Miss Fannie Ring has gone to Boston
on pleasure trip.
Mrs. Dewitt Foster, who has been quite
III. is improving
MONMOUTH.
Mrs John Wheeler passed away, Mon
day night, after short Illness
Ice is making quite rapidly and people
are preparing to cut as soon as there IL
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