Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-13

contracts for conveyance of scholars
IN town has been awarded to the fol-
lowing parties: Riverside school,.
George Gardner, Elmer Leavitt, chas.
Newell. Small school ]. H. Robinson, l..
II. webster, East Vassalboro school,
charles Denico, Aver school. Roscoe
Taylor, Perley school, John Briggs.
south Vassalboro school, Augustus
Raynes.
Funeral service was held over the
remains of the late George o. Lamson
at his residence, Sunday morning. A
large number of relatives and friends
were present to pay their tribute of
respect 10 one who was universally
loved and respected. The sympathy Of
a host of friends is extended to the be-
reaved daughters, the Misses Ida,
Florence and Eva Lamson. Interment
was at Cross Hill cemetery.
EAST vAssALsoRo.
S. C. w. Simpson who has been q
guest of Ernest Priest the past week
has returned to his home in Portland
and will leave for San Francisco, Cal,
Monday.
The Misses Charlotte and Annie
Mower have returned for the spring
term at Coburn Classical Institute.
Waterville.
Jessey Butterfeld was in Waterville
Saturday on business.
Miss Celene SeaMard is at home hav-
ing been i'll at her boarding place in
Watervillc.
The Ladies Of the Aid Society recent
y gave dinner at Butterfield's hall,
the proceeds to go for church work.
There is an epidemic of German
measles in the village. Among those re"
Gently on the list arc Mrs. Chas. Now
err and Master Arnold, Mrs. Frank Hus-
sey, Clark Gates. Miss Florence Priest
and Miss Louise HescOck. A number
have already enjoyed them to the full
est extent.
John Bradley and Daniel Hescock
passed Sunday with their families. 't
Miss Margaret Lord, Miss Lizzie SAT-
ford and Miss Jennie Vose OF Water
vile were guests of friends in the vii
lage Sunday.
arthur w llueT W III ID tIdNSihit3 Aoh -
Boston house passed Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Arno Little.
Alton Hussey has accepted a position
with the Hollingsworth & Whitney CO.,
Winslow.
Everard Priest was taking valuation
here last week.
Herman Belts Of Colby college sup
tcf
church. Rev. r. A. Colpitts being call
ed to Connecticut.
Geo. Burgess has purchased the cot
tage recently built and owned by Mr..
Benson. who is engaged in business
which prevents his occupying it this
summer as formerly.
Edith P. Priest returned to Colby col
lege Thursday for the spring term.
Mrs Seth Richardson is putting on a
veranda on the west end Of his house.
EAST READFIELD.
The Huntoon farm is reported sold
and j. II. Gordon who has been in
charge since the death of L. 3. Hunton.
is looking for a new residence. A party
from Massachusetts is supposed to be
the purchaser Of this fine property.
There are several valuable estates for
sale here, including the DR.. Hubbard
farm. now owned by D. =. Austin. AMI
the Mayhem farm. This is the we'll
known Carleton farm. folme-ly occu-
pied by the late J. A. Sanborn. This is
Situated at the head % Carleton lake
and is a desirable homa for the summer
boarder. Mr.. Austin and Mr.. Mayhem
are both advanced in years and ready
to retire from active business life.
Farmers are busy forming plans for
their summers work and considering
what will be the most profitable money
crop. a large acreage will be planted
to sweet corn as usual and yellow corn
will also be included. Notwithstand-
Jig the low price of potatoes this
spring. there are those who will plant
10 and 20 acre fields the coming season.
Machinery will be purchased to faci!i-
tate the work.
There was a great loss Of farm and
Iother machinery by the burning OF the
freight depot, last week. Carloads had
been ordered for the spring trade. a
portion of which had arrived and was
burned with the car.
w. T. Mace has ordered Syracuse
sulky pillow for his use this spring.
Mr.. Bryant of New York state. who
with his family has resided at A. w.
Brainard's the past winter. will pur-
chase a farm and reside in Maine.
Miss Edna Berry mas gone to VIM
throp and is employed IN the family Of
Mr.. Soper.
Albert f. Mace filled an order for seed
potatoes from Wilbrahan, Mass. last
week. Mrs. Mace has some fine white
Wyandotte and Barred Plymouth Rocks
from Wilbraham stock, that are great
layers and are Matching finely.
READFlELD DEPOT.
Charles Collins Of Yarmouth, recent
ly spent few days with relatives in
Readfield. while on his way to Angus
ia.
Mrs. Mehitable kensill. Portland,
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Caroline Denton.
Francis Millet and family, South