Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-18
KENNEBEC.
WEST GARDINER.

An old fashioned husking was held
al Fred Babcock's, Wednesday even
ing. One hundred and thirty-five at
tended and AIS bushels of corn were
husked. y baked bean supper was
provided and a jolly time had by all
| attending.
Mrs, Annie Boyden and daughter
| and Georgia Cole Of Brockton, Mass,
| are visiting Mrs. Boyden's father, j. L.
Hahb Of High street.
Miss Martha Douglass has erected a
beautiful monument on the family lot
her father, Robert Douglass, in tn.
Fairbanks cemetery.
f. f. Carr of Monmouth. made Il
business trip to this section, last
Wednesday.
Some of Augustus citizens were at
the Corner. Sunday. Among them were
ex-Gov. Hill and party, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren X. Malcolm ami NJ. and Mrs
Frank J. Staples.
Lew Page passed away, Sunday
morning, at the home Of his daughter
Mis-. George Williams. Mr.. Page was
50 years of age and one of our Oldest
and most respected citizens. He had
been IN failing health for some months
L. b. Wing and party passed Sunday
at Mr.. Wings farm home.
Among the welcome attendants at
church last Sabbath were Deacon
f. w. Brann Of Lisbon Falls and Paul
Campion Ware.
Mr. and Mrs. David Douglass and son
are visiting at A. NJ. Douglass.
Mr.. Jenkins of Days Corner, has been
visiting his wife. who is ill at John
Spears on the Indiana road.
The first threshers Of the season are
at work in this neighborhOod Among
the largest lots is that of F. P Traitor,
some over 400 bushels of oates.
Miss Allie Lane of Bates, passed the
Sabbath with her parents on High
street.
Miss Abbie Douglass of Gardiner, is
visiting friends at the corner.
Forest Pope of Lisbon, is visiting
West Gardiner friends.
The vestry at the church has been
newly paIered, thanks to the ladies.
A. NJ. Douglass has purchased a
driving horse for his sister, Miss
Matilda Douglass of Pittston.
CHINA.
Golden Gate Chapter. O. E. S. of
China. at its last stated meeting en-
tcrtained about 20 members of Martha
Washington Chapter of Waterville.
One visitor from Golden Rod Chapter
and kennebec Chapter was also pres
ent. Mrs. Mary r. Price of Richmond,
D. d. G.. NJ, inspected the chapter and
spoke very highly of its work. There
was a short literary and musical pro-
gram. a banquet served by the ladies
under the supervision of Mrs. Hattie
Hamlin. was enjoyed by all.
David Estes Of Lincoln. an old resi-
dent of China. has been visiting his
brother Jerry Estes. of this village.
Mrs Ella Criticized of Belfast, is
spending a short time with her uncle.
John Doe and his family.
large number Of people enjoyed a
pleasant church social at tho home of
w. f. Colley, last Tuesday evening.
ALBION.
Mrs. Olney Worthen and Mrs. Amelia
Stmson will go TO Boston, this week.
Flossie Hamlcn was at home, Sun
Cay.
Or. AMI Mrs. Day have returned
from their visit to Massachusetts.
Charles Wilson and his party have
returned from Shirley.
The Crosby mansion and farm have
been sold to Fairfield man.
The Sunshine entertainment netteI
$3.50 for the society.
The Grange fair, last Friday even
ing was success, the exhibit being as
good as that seen at many of the town
and some county fairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hawkes. and
Miss Clara Parmenter are in town,
called here by the death of Mrs. Mar
garet Stinson.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Margaret Stinson were neld, Sunday.
from the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Maria Parmenter, Rev. Appleton Reed
officiating. Mrs. Stinson was SO years
and six months old, having passed
all but a few years in this town. She
was a member Of the Christian church
in this place. of which she was
worthy and faithful member. For the
past few years, she had made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Hawkes.
Of Windham, where she died. Besides
two daughters, an aged brother and a
sister, who Will soon reach her Goth
birthday, survive.
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