Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-19

widely known as Leading and pros.
porous agriculturalist of Franklin
county ard was one Of the first who
bl oke the wilderness in the pioneer
days, of that section Of Maine. With
the characteristic energy of the true
and hardy son of the soil of that gen.
GRAFTON, he bravely faced and overcame
the obstacles, privations and dangers
incident to primitive life. From the
spot where he made his first log cabin
home. arose in after years, substan-
tial brick structure which ornamented
one of the finest farms in northern
Maine. Here were reared his family
of nine children, of whom Mrs. Otis was
one of the eldest, and the younger of
two daughters. For cew years after
her marriage, she resided in kingfield,
the native town of her husband. SUBJ
sequently Mr.. Otis purchased valu-
able farm i'm Winthrop where, through
excellent management they were re-
Warded with high success. Upon their
retirement from active life they re-
sided in Augusta. After the death of
her husband, Mrs. Otis PASSED the re-
member of her years in Readfield. AS
confirmed invalid, she received the
tenderest and most faithful care in the
home Of Miss Currier. and added to
this every comfort with which the de-
vOtion of beloved son could surround
her. Mrs. Otis inherited strong mental
characteristics. and though enfeeblel
in physical health. fO~ more than half
a century the wisdom of her Judgment
and counsel. was invaluable. Especially
was it felt in the home, her loved
province. where strengthened by am
bition in the interests of her loved ones,
the lasting influences of a substantial
life work will bear witness. Beside her
son, the only child, above named, Mrs
Otis is survived by two brothers. Rufus
X. Blake. of Pennington and Daniel p.
Blake of Frankfort. Indiana. The late
T.. G. Blake of Pennington was also a
brother of the deceased.
NORTH MONMOUTH.
Mrs. Abbie Remick. wife of Fred
Remick of West Winthrop, died April
l. of pneumonia. aged 6S years. She
was the daughter of Deacon John r.
Lowell, who died some years ago. She
is survived by a husband and two
brothers. John f. Lowell and George
L. Lowell, both of Winthrop. She
was devoted wife and kind neighbor.
Mrs. Charles b Stantons condition
is very critical. She has been sick for
some weeks.
Sarah II. Stanton who went to Men,
tone, Alabama. to care for her father
ir his last sic kness, has returned and
is caring for her brothers wife, Mrs.
c. II. Stanton.
Cyrus Z. Towle is still seriously Ill.
His sister, Miss Charlotte A. TOwle of
Lewiston. is caring for him.
Fred Remick will sell his farm at
West Winthrop. goods, etc, at auction,
Fast Day, April q.
ALBION.
Leslie Skillin of Winslow was In
town. Sunday.
G. A. skillin has returned from
Massachusetts. N
Anna Wood has returned to her
school in Augusta.
Mrs. Abbie Taylor has returned from
a visit to friends in Waterville.e
Mrs. c. r. Drake has returned from
Massachusetts. 'd'
The selectmen have had the Pratt
bridge taken up and repaired.
John Harding has traded his farm
with Eben Weymouth for his house
and lot.
The public examination for teachers
was held Saturday, April Is.
The schools are expected to begin
April "a.
j. ". TIussey shipped carload of
beef cattle to Mr.. Bean of Bangor, last
week.
Vovle Abbott celebrated his birthday,
Saturday, April IL. by inviting his
schoolmates to spend the afternoon at
his home. Children's games and re-
were enjoyed by all.
WINSLOW.
Capt. Garland and his grandson.
Charles Robinson went to Vassalboro,
last week, TO visit relatives.
The attendance at the rehearsals for
the Chorus of Thousand Nations" is
still increasing. the voices numbering
nearly one nunuTtu. AL tIlt idSl ic-
hearsal solos were assigned to the
members as well as many other parts.
Undoubtedly a fine program will be ar
ranged, to be given between the 18th
and 18th of May. The people here.
should look forward 20 this, as one Of
the greatest events of the season.
Mrs. Dan w. Getchall went to Au-
gusta. Friday.
Philip II. Dunbar was obliged to be
cbsent from the college last week, on
account of illness. Miss Sybil who has
been confined to the house with
tonsiiitis was able to be out. Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. r. Hutchinson at
tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Lois
Tavlor in South Vassalboro, Wednes-
day.
The grammar department of the High
school building begun it's work last
Monday, under the direction of Miss
Hall.
The sophomore class OF the High
school held a very successful entertain
ment at the schoolhouse. Thursday
MANY visitors were present who were
we'll repaid for coming. The following