Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-19
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
NORTH AUGUSTA,

NORTH AUGUSTA.
The committee and members of the
Dramatic Club who 50 successfully pre-
scented the drama, '"Tatters," at the
North Augusta Grange fair are receiv-
ing the congratulations of their friends
for the able manner in which they
brought to a close one of the most sue
cessful fairs from many points of view
ever held by this Grange. Mrs. Arthur
Brown is receiving her share of praise
for the able manner in which she con-
ducteu the rehearsals and Miss Hattie
COrron, who made such a decided hit in
her negro melodies and specialties, al
50 Harold Partridge Of Augusta, who
impersOnated SO successfully the po-
liceman, clown, tramp and many other
characters. The rapidity with which
each change of costume was made DEM
onstrated that Mr.. Partridge has re-
duced this to fine art. Much praise
and many thanks are due the Adelphi
Dramatic Club of Winthrop who SO
ably presented the society drama, "a
Receipt for $10,000,' and to Harry
Wadsworth who not only successfully
impersonated the william in the play
but gave several original specialties. f.
Gardiner of Augusta, drew the bar
rel of flour. Mrs. c. S. Woodward drew
the quilt made by the ladies of the
Grange. Oscar Tracy won the fur coat.
Little Miss Velma Knowles was select
ed to draw the prizes. She deity put
her little hand into the jar, picked up
just one slip, paused to look at it. then
passed it along. Billiards. orchestra fur
nished excellent music during the fair.
CROSS HILL.
Retsey Ann, wife of the late John r.
Smart. died at the home of Charles E.
Tobcy Sunday evening. Mrs. Smart had
been in feeble health for several months
but was able to care for herself until
about two weeks ago. She was the on
ly daughter of the late James and Bet
sry tHysom) Savage. She married John
Smart April l. 1852. Mrs. Smarts age
was &c years and months. The funer-
al will be held at o'clock Tuesday.
NORTH VASSALBoRo.
The new engine was connected with
the wooden mill machinery Sunday, and
the mill started on the old schedule
time Monday morning.
a Christmas tree and entertainment
Saturday evening and at the Baptist
church Monday evening.
Several lots of apples We're sold in
this vicinity last week for s. per barrel.
The 10 per cent. rise in the wooden
mill will go into effect Jan. and is of
course very satisfactory to all.
A donation party was held at the
Methodist parsonage Thursday even
Ing. and was very enjoyable. Upwards
of 81 were left to help out the pastors
pocketbCok. Brother Colpitts is held in
the highest esteem by all.
Last Sunday being peace Sunday"
Rev. r. A. Colpitts delivered a very in
teresting address on that subject in the
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. I. Perley, daughter
and niece will start on the 18th for the
winters sojourn in the South.
The local lodge of the Eastern Star
will net upwards of 500 from its re-
cent fair.
The 1nitiatory degree will be con-
fCrred upon two candidates at the next
| meeting of Kennebcc Lodge, No. 12l, l.
o. O. F., on the 10Th.
WEST SIDNEY.
Preparations are in progress for q
| Christmas tree and entertainment to
| be held at the Baptist church next
| Monday evening, Dec. rs at 7.15.
WEST WINDSOR.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grant have the
sympathy of their many friends in the
| loss Of their young child.
Robert Seekins has a new sleigh and
| now has a fine looking turnout.
Casey & Tobey are about to start
| gasoline engine for saving wood.
Warren Lamson has been suffering
| from a very painful abscess on his
neck.
| w. A. Stewart recently sold lot OF
| lumber to E. Warren of Vassalboro to
be delivered to Whitehouse Brothers
| sawmill, South China.
Mrs. Henry Taber returned from
| Livermore Falls Saturday and now in
tends to go to Boston to pass the
Christmas holidays with her niece.
Miss Rose Lamson made short Wis
| it at her home, Augusta and Gardiner
| this week.
CHELSEA.
| Rev. Mr.. Lowell preached an ex-
cellent sermon at the chapel Sunday
taking for his subject peace"
The Sunday school will have a
neighborhood Christmas tree at the
chapel on Monday (Christmas) even
ing. All are cordially invited to come
and make it a grand success.
| chelsea Grange will hold it's last
meeting for the month next Saturday
at 1.3O p. NJ. and all members should
try to be present. The Grange will
be represented at the State Grange in
Bangor this week.