Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-21

passed away, Sept. H. after severe
illness of few weeks The deceased
was born in Alma 6S years ago and
was the eldest child of stephen and
! Lydia Hilton. In his death Alma loses
one Of its most prominent and
respected citizens. The funeral was
held at his home, Friday, at two
o'clock. A wife and one daughter
Mrs. Andrew Tarbox. two brothers and
one sister, survive him, and have the
sympathy of the community in their
sad bereavement. The remains were
taken to Bath for burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. ]. Hayward an
nounce the marriage of their younger
daughter, Beatrice NJ, to Daniel Carl
ton. Sept Il. After a short wedding
trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton will reside
! in town.
DRESDEN.
The lawn party and dance given by
Eastern River Grange. Tuesday even-
| ing. Sept. IS. was much enjoyed by all
| who attended. The proceeds were
about 50.
Mrs. William Patterson left. Friday
| morning, for Il few weeks visit in
Boston.
The Dresden Camp of NJ. w. A. held
alecture and dance in Pownalboro hall,
Friday evening. with Mrs. Sarah Lee
| man Of Portland. as reader. 1t was a
| very enjoyable affair from beginning
| to end. A large number were present
| from out of town.
Frank Reed of Bath, and a party Of
friends are camping out in the eastern
part of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burgess of Boston, are
visiting at Mrs. Emily l.. Calls.
Mrs. Leonard Bickford, Mrs. Annette
Robinson and Mrs. Abbie Cromwell
are visiting relatives in Chesterville.
Charles Sheldon of Augusta, passed
Il few days. last week. visiting his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Sheldon.
Leonard Bickford left, Friday night,
on the boat for Boston.
Mrs. John H. Mayors left. Sunday,
for New Hampshire to visit her old
home.
Dresden Camp. Modern Woodmen Of
meeting. Friday evening. Pownalboro hall
being crowded to overlooking. Mrs Sa-
rah NJ. Leeman. reader OF Portland, gave
some dramatic and humorous selections
and proved q most interesting card of at
traction. creating such n favorable i'm
preston that she will soon appear there
again. r. S. Sidelinger district deputy.
spoke on "Fraternity. or the Man Behind
the Iadge.' 1t was estimated that over
500 were in attendance. showing the pop
ularity of the Woodmen in this town.
JOICE.
A little daughter recently arrived at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Ward.
George Lewis passed his 96th birth
day. Saturday, Sept. II. Mr.. Lewis
has failed physically during the past
year. but his mentality is unimpaired.
and not many can converse more In
diligently on the Russian and Japan
csc war question.
Mrs. Jesse Lewis Of Milford, N. H..
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank HartshOrn, Mrs.
Johnson and three sons. Harold, Lewis
and Donald, and LaForest Lewis Of
Augusta, We're at HoratiO Lewis, Sun
day.
Friends and neighbors of Mrs.
Thomas Ward were very sorry to hear
of her i'll turn, Sunday. Monday night,
she was reported much better.
It has been necessary to close the
Keyes' Corner school for the present on
account of the prevalence of whoop- |
ing cough.
Mrs. c. F. Donnell is passing few
days with her mother, Mrs. Emeline |;
Lewis, who has been quite I'll.
SOUTH JEFFERSON.
There was no service at the church, last
Sunday owing to the Free Baptist Quar-
terly meeting at Rockville.
Miss Rovena Hilton of Boston, is spend
ing two weeks with relatives in this
place.
The South Jefferson Band furnished
music, Friday. at the Windsor Fair. and
is engaged to play at the Central Maine
Fair at WaterviIle Wednesday.
Allen Cunningham is spending a few
days at Bristol. 1
The Good Templars are to hold sol
ciable at their hall. Saturday evening, !.