Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-24
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
EAST VASSAuBORO.

w euneSQay morning. Mrs. MONK
passed away after an illness of two
weeks. She was highly esteemed by
all who knew her for her devotion to
her family. She was a faithful home
maker, and the children to whom she
was most devoted, plainly speak of the
careful training of loving mother.
Her death came unexpectedly to many
and expressions of deepest sympathy
are heard. A husband and four chill
dren survive her. Four sisters and
brother were in attendance at the last
sad rites and shared the sympathy of
the friends and neighbors. Rev. G. B.
Slaboyer spoke in a most impressive
manner of the devoted life of the de-
ceased. The floral offerings We're very
beautiful. Engene Monk and Charles
Monk. brothers of Mr.. Monk Were pres
ent also. The remains were laid to rest
in the village cemetery.
The w. c. T. U. observed the Fran
ces Willard Memorial Day, by a public
meeting at the Friends church. The
Loyal Legion assisted, by giving an
entertainment in the evening. Miss
Una Marden also sang several solos in
a pleasing manner. The ladies served
supper in very attractive manner.
The evening was given up to recita-
tons and musical selections. Notwith-
standing the severe storm of the pre-
vious days and the bad travelling, an
enthusiastic company was present.
Mrs. ChaS. Priest and little daugh-
ter are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Coombs.
Barker and Clark Gates spent Sat
urday with friends in South China.
The members of the G. A. r. attended
the regular meeting at North Nassal-
boro, Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Whitney spent
Sunday with friends in Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Halves of North
Vassalboro We're in the village Sunday.
Miss Stella Doe attended the Leap
Year ball at South China, Friday even
ing.
Rev. Mr.. Wood of Winslow. was in
the village, Thursday evening.
BRANCH MILLS.
Geo. Porter of Oldtown arrived at
his sisters, Mrs S. j. Parmenters, Feb.
Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard White and
daughter Edna of Augusta were at the
Hotel, Saturday.
G. w. Clark went to Scion, Saturday,
for few days.
c. e. and W. NJ. Dove are still on the
sick list.
Mrs. A. S. Bean is quite sick.
their hall last Thursday evening. Each
gentleman was requested to bring a
pie and the ladies bought them and
eat with the owner.
Miss Ann A.. Seekings, Rho has been
passing the, week with her daughter
Mrs. Laura Robbins in Hallowell and
with friends in Augusta arrived home,
| last Saturday evening.
Mrs. Harvey and daughter of Water
| vile passed Sunday with her married
| daughter. Mrs. Bertha Doe, of this
Village.
| Clifton Dove is cutting lumber for
w. S. Tobey in the woods.
s.. G.. Parmenter carried his uncle
| Geo. Porter to Wateryile, last Satur-
day.
| 81 MT. VERNON.
Austen Tyler, commercial traveller.
spent from Saturday until Monday at
his horne here. He started for Bruins
wick, Monday morning.
+ Louise D. Mayhem, is still confined to
l the bed with her lame limb.
Miss Mildred Butler is reported very
sick with grip.
The mail carriers had n holiday Mon
day and did not drive out.
Mrs. John Fairbanks is improving.
| Jarvis l.. Butler and sister Lora a
lTiler returned from Pennington, sun
day.
Tie selectmen are fixing up their re-
ports for the past year.
Henry A. Mooers visited Augusta
Tuesday
A. p Cram, is recovering from an at
tack of influenza.
Mrs j. Frank Hammond has return
ed from Kents Hill.
| Wiilam a. North returned to stone
ham. Mass, last week.
| Alvin Butler went to Bangor last
week to Grand Army convention.
| NORTH AUGUSTA.
All are very glad to learn that Horace
H. HaSan. who has been very i'll, is
now able to be up and about the house
a little every day.
Miss Julia May Williamson is i'm
proving though slowly and is able to
sit up.
Aaron Leighton has been ill but is
much better.
Geo. Leighton is working in the
shoe-si,op.
Mrs. Tracy of Rome, is visiting her
son. Benz. Tracy.
Henry Swift and family of Chelsea,
visited Mrs. Mary Swift. Sunday.
Mrs. Lucy Jackson. who has had an
attack Of the grip, is much better.
Mrs. n. NJ. Grover is ill and is con-
fined to the bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shute left for
Montpelier, Saturday. where they will
make their home for the present.
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