Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-04
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
NORTH PITTSTON.

MI. Burgess of Waltham, Mass,
spent Sunday with his wife and child
who are spending the summer here.
Edward McGugin made a flying trip
to his old home Monday. He returned
to Worcester, Mass, Tuesday, taking
with him his horse which he had been
boarding at stable in Gardiner.
Walter Morrill, his son-in-law, with
whom Mr.. and Mrs. McGugin are stay
ing at present has gone into the gro
Gerry business and will be assisted by
Mr.. McGugin.
Albert Palmer has been very sick
from the effects of having teeth ex-
tracted. but is reported as con-
vaieScent.
Mrs. Louisa Dunton of Joce, was the
guest of Mrs. Isabel Merrill and Mrs.
G. \. Green, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Mrs. Serecta Ware is making an ex-
tended visit with her daughter, Mrs
Melvina Knight.
Mrs. Carrie Putnam Clark Of San
Francisco, California, arrived Wednes-
day evening to spend the summer with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. Put
nam. AS Mrs. Cllrk's life up to seven
years ago was spent at North Pittston.
and both as child and young lady she
was = general favOrite. all gladly vel
come her back to the home of her
birth and anticipate much pleasure
from her company during her stay.
Daniel Grant has recently purchased
j fin" specimen Of horse flesh Of Albert
Palmer. in his estimation far sur
passing any he has thus far owned
and Mr.. Grant has driven several very
nice looking animals. This one is q
dark bay of good size and form. and
for speed will take his place with any
on the road.
The School League of No -, Enza
|. Green. teacher Will hold an enter
taimnent at the schonlhouSe Tuesday
evening. June Z. A good program by
tn" children viii be furnished and ice
cream and cake will be for sale.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
r. NJ. Brann trackmaster ut the
Portsmouth navy yard has been visit
ing his old home. Although Mr.. Bram
has business elsewhere. he still retains
the old homestead much to the pleasure
Of his many friends.
Fred Brann an OctOgenarian is in
terested in the affairs Of the day and
has nice garden to look after, beside
doing other work that is required on a
farm.
Mrs. Emma Farnham of Belgrade,
mas been visiting Mrs. p. NJ. Brann.
Hanks Were guests recently of Miss
Julia May Williamson. at Maple Knoll.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Jones and family of
Augusta spent memorial day, at w. H.
Judkins'.
Mrs. Joseph Newman, who has been
confined to the house all winter is able
to walk out.
SGcorge Wilson who has been sick
nearly all winter, is able to take short
rides.
Mrs. r. w. DuttOn who was reported
convdiescent is again confined to her
bed.
Little Jerry Bean, who was
threatened with pneumonia is critically
i'll.
There are said to be seventeen milk
men within a radius of four miles
north of the city. There are fifteen in
this ward.
1t is estimated that there have been
one hundred and fifty acres planted to
corn for silos. The smallest number
| reported has been four acres and the
largest twelve.
North Augusta Grange will hold its
regular meeting tonight. 1t is expected
| that the first ana second degrees will
be. conferred on 4 class as there has
been several names presented.
The score of the game between the
| ' oIuntccrS of Sidney and the North
Augusta team was given Incorrectly
The correct score was II to IL in favoI
of North Augusta.
| Mr.. Eug,nc Ii. Tillson and Miss
Grace =, runkrr who We're united in
marria-. Thursday evening at Fair
| view. IT,, home Of til" brides parents
are well known ANA have the best
wishes OF 4 large circle of friends. The
| bride is I, bright and attractive young
! lady and has the love of all thu
| children. 1t is said certain little Mis-:
| Wake Il long distance To present tlt
bride Il beautiful floral horse shoe. Az
the horse shoe is the symbol Of gooo
luck it was suspended from the brida
floral arch much to the pleasure of the
| child.
READFIELD DEPOT.
Hiss Lucine Jones. Auburn. who
spent the Sabbath at her brothers l.
NJ. Jones, returned Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester DelanO. Augusta
were ut their cottage Sunday, returning
to their home Monday.
Fred Hammond Augusta, recently
visited his mother Mrs. Mar!
Hammond.
The Neal house caught fire on thu
outside from a burning chimney, bu
WAS soon eXtinguished.
Mrs Philip Flanders will not a
present, resume her work as profes
sionai nurse, as she is making arrange
ments for hei summer guests.