Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-25
READFlELD DEPOT.

Mrs. c. D. Whittier was recently
called to Phillips to attend the funeral
of her sister. Mrs. L. D. Shepard who
died quite suddenly, leaving several
children. The youngest, Wallace Ed
gar. being three years old. Mrs.
Whittier brought the child to her home,
when she returned and will care for
him for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Scribner Au-
gusta, We're visiting relatives on Sun
day.
S. II. Morrill,. formerly of this place
now of Oakland. has purchased a resi-
dence in Augusta. which he will soon
occupy.
Mrs. L. d. Wright was in Augusta on
business, Saturday.
Miss Lillian Alden and Miss Maud
Adell. Kent's Hin. spent Saturday and
Sunday at their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Hammond at
tended the opera at Augusta, Saturday
evening. and pronounced the play de-
lightful.
were visible Sunday and Monday
mornings remind one that he, is still
lingering and may yet play pranks in
the gardens.
Mrs. Haywood. Augusta. spent the day
at Mrs. Howard Aliens, Saturday.
NORTH VASSALBORO.
Some idea of the business being done
in the wooden mill may be gained from
the fact that 10 new cards. costing
$1,000 each. are being put in to replace
the old ones.
The members of r. W. Mullen Post.
No. 80, G. A. r., will attend religious
services at the NJ. L. church. next
Sunday, at 1890 A. NJ. On Memorial
day they will listen to an address in
Citizens Hall by Rev. r. A. Colpitts.
P. c. Clifford has purchased 100 cords
of wood to be delivered at this station
over the narrow gauge railroad.
About % Rebekah's from Vassalboro
Lodge attended the district meeting in
Waterville. last week, and report
very enjoyable time.
The boss finisher in the mill has
moved into the house vacated by Mr.
Sykes.
The recent spell Of dull weather has
interfered with farming operations but
all were glad 20 see the rain.
The Sd and 4th degrees were con-
ferred upon two candidates at the last
meeting of Vassalboro Grange.
A delegation of the newly organized
lodge of the Eastern Star visited the
lodge in China on the 10Th and wit
messed the confering of the degree.
LITcHFIELD PLAINS.
An interesting thank offering service
under the direction of the Womans
Society was held at the
Plains church Sunday Consisting Of the
following exercises. Organ voluntary.
Miss NJ. f. Packard; singing. invoca-
ton. Mr.. Benner; responsive reading of
scriptural solo. Miss Pearl G. Packard:
prayer by the pastor, Guy P. Benner:
weekly offering address. Mr.. Benner;
music. congregation, reading Miss
Angie V. Roberts: solo Mrs. Flora NJ
Chase; collecting thank Offering AMI
counting money Mrs. l.. i. Shorey, Mrs.
j. A. Chase: Reading. Miss Edith NJ.
Small. The president of the society
Mrs. A. f. Roberts announcing amount
Of offering $1,000. Closing by singing
and benediction
An entertainment will be given at the |
here for the benefit Of
the church, Wednesday evening, May
"a. at which it is expected w. s. Cole |
man. reader Cobb Divinity School. w.
A. Page. sOloist COBB Divinity School
and r. I. Winslow. so!Oist Bates Col.
lege will be present and take part in |
the exercises. Admission Is cents.
Libby Post No. 90. G.. A. R., and the |
Relief Corps will attend services at the |
Plains church Memorial Sunday. Rev. |
NJ. l.. Gregg OF Lewiston gives the |
Memorial day address in place of SEN |
ltor G.. w. Heselton.
WINDsoRVILLE.
Miss Maude Mingood has returned
home from Coopers Mills. where sho |
has been caring for Mrs. Weeks for a |
short period.
Mrs. Joseph French is still gaining
slowly. She is cared for by Lula Fish |
Of Palermo Center.
Fred French went to Weeks Mills on
business. Tuesday.
jerry Colby, who is employed at the |
Augusta insane hospital is passing a |
few days with his parents in town.
Raymond Ashford Of Thorndike, at |
tended the ball. Monday night.
Maurice Greeley and Arthur Choato |
made business trip to Coopers Mills, |
Friday.
Kent Pinkham has entered the en-
Dloy Of c. l. York.
William DuntOn Is rather poorly at |
his writing.
MONMOUTH.
Rev. y. G. Abbott Of Lisbon. preached |
1t the Methodist church. Sunday morn |
ng. in exchange with tho pastor
Mr.. and Mrs. William lngraham Of |
Portland, passed Sunday, with their |
uncle. Dr. G. NJ. Cumston.
Mrs. Rowell has sold her farm to ]. |