Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-04
EAST VASSALeOR0.

nary. 90. from Portland, was the guest
OF Ernest r. Priest, Thursday night.
Mrs. Chas. Mower had new piano
delivered by Staples. Smith & Moody.
Saturday.
Several of the young people Of the
village offended a sociable at Erskine
Academy Friday evening. Carol Bragg
OF this village was one Of the graduates.
Mrs. John Bradley accompanied her
husband on business trip to Portland
the past week.
The members Of the Methodist church
neld a reception at Butterfields Hail.
Thursday evening. for rev. r. A. Col
pitts and wife. The nall was beauti-
FULLY decorated with ported plants and
cut flowers. Small tables were placed
at intervals with rare china and silver
Tor the refreshments to be served from.
On the arrival Of the pastor and wife
MISS Nancy Gates played a march and
six young ladies in white conducted the
receiving committee TO their places. A
program of unusual merit was then
carried out after which Mr.. VIM. Dow
from East VassalborO extended a well
come in behalf Of :he church to the
pastor followed by Mr.. Henry Aver OF
North NassalborO. Several others
spoke briefly of the pleasure they felt
at Mr.. Colpitts' return and their belief
that the coming year would be crown
ing success to his previous labors. He
then responded in an eloquent and feel
ing manner and expressed his determi-
nation with their aid to put forth extra
labor on his part of the field. Dainty
refreshments were then served consist
ing OF hot rolls, Salads coffee. ice cream
and cake. The remainder Of the eve
ming was given UP to social intercourse.
The church at North Vassalboro was IN
attendance as guests OF the members
here. 1t was a very enjoyable affair.
Annie NJ. Priest and Ernest Priest
passed Sunday in China.
Arson Perley and friend from Angus
ia. called on friends in the village. Sun
day afternoon.
c. r. Richa rdson has returned from
Newton Center, where he spent the
winter. for few weaks at his home
here.
Miss Florence Priest attended the
House Party at the Zeta Psi House at
Rowdon College. Wednesday evening
Miss Ruby Abbott and Miss Edith
Priest have been suffering from Ger
man measles the past week.
Miss Celen Stewards was in the viii
lage, Friday evening with friends COM
ing down from Waterville in a touring
car
Theodore Randall has been suffering
the past week from swelling on the
face which proved SO severe that a
Slight operation was necessary.
NORTH WINDSOR.
May Reed of Windsor IS teaching the
school in this district. Stella Barton is
again at West Windsor and Josie See
kins is in the Trouant, school. Ellen
Pierce is teaching in Belgrade, Annie
Barton in China and Edward Louden in
Palermo. May they ona and all have
good success. I'm
| Mrs. Ann Reeves is SICK with the cry
sipelas. Mrs. Harrison Pierce cared for
her. last week, and, tlli. week, her
daughter Aubine Pierce, is with Mrs
/ Reeves.
| Several from this vicinity attended
tho graduation at Erskine Academy,
Friday, and enjoyed the exercises very
much. q III
Harry Merrill is passing his vacation
with his father, Newell Merrill.
| Donald Pierce Of Augusta, with few
gentleman friends passed few hours
here. Fast day. with his parents Mr.
and Mrs. r. B. Pierce.
| Fife Fernald. who was obliged to
leave her work at Lewiston and return
home, several weeks since, because of
sickness, is nicely.
| There has been no very marked
change in the condition Of James Mer-
rill, for the past week. His children Wis
it him frequently in his long illness.
| Marcus Merrill and his sister. Mrs.
Sabn, with her little son, Percy, were
here, few days ago.
| There was a very pretty home we'd
ding here. Wednesday. April 26. at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Caswell,
when their daughter, Flora M. Caswell.
was united in marriage to Frederick K.
Monroe Of Windsor. in the presence of
relatives and friends. At o'clock, the
bridal party entered the parlor to the
strains of the wedding march played by
Mrs. Frank Colburn and came to a holt
under the evergreen arch. The bride
was attended by her sister. Miss Rachel
Caswell, while Ralph Small Of Augusta,
acted as best man. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. ]. Frank Jones OF
the North Windsor Baptist church. the
ring service being used. At o'clock.
the reception was held. Refreshments
were served, gifts choice and numerous
were received, and at a seasOnable hour
Tie goodly company dispersed having
enjoyed very pleasant evening and
having left their best wishes with two
Of our most highly esteemed young
people, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick X. Mon
roe.
EAST PiTTSTON.
Easter services were held in the
church, Sunday, April 80. In the MORN
ing there was an appropriate sermon
by the pastor. and an Easter concert
in the evening. Large audiences were
present at each service.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
H. II, Cary, this week.
The Twentieth Century Club will
hold its regular meeting. Thursday af-
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