Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-17

JOURNAL, WEDNESD
|kct with stamps of butter in his coat
pocket missed his footing and fell-no
not gently-on the product of dairy.
A Young lady remarked "that is Il
lfancy stamp on seeing the article.
John Bradley. who was recently hurt
from slipping on the ice is much i'm
proved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebcn Bailey from
West China were i'll the village Sun
day morning.
WAYNE.
The Baptist society held its annual
election of officers and Roll call. Satur-
day, Jan. 13. over Sc being present.
Forty responded to their names; II
answered by letter; . sent some
message and l. were not heard from at
all.
Miss Marguerite Sutcliffc and Frank
bradford were united in marriage
Thursday evening at the Baptist par
sonage.
About 40 new books have been re-
ceived at the Wayne library.
Mrs. Jennie Stanchfcld is very ill.
Mrs. George Is caring for her.
NORTH MANCHESTER.
The farmers in this vicinity have
been harvesting their ice.
]. Albert Knowles returned from
massachusetts last week where, in
company with his wife, he visited in
Boston. Melrose. Somcrville, Arlington
and other towns. Mrs. Knowles ac-
companied him as far as Augusta
where she is visiting friends for a few
days before returning home.
Mrs. Geo. \. Lilly visited her sister
Mrs. Job Springer, in Augusta, Satur-
day and Sunday.
The weekly sing WAS held at the
home of NJ. S. F'ifield, Wednesday
evening.
WEST GARDINER.
The poorest of all poor shows that
ever visited the town gave Il perform
ancc in Grange hall last week. There
were four characters blacked up as
minstrels. and one song was all there
was to it, which was sung over and
over until it became SO mOnOtonOuS
to the audience that kissing was al
most in order. They endcavored to
have a dance after the exhibition, but
everyone was SO indignant that not
one dance ticket could be sold. Good
entertainments will always draw a
good house, but poor ones had better
St. in Ic fY,t,
Will Hopkins gave the Washington
school Il straw ride to the Capital city
last week. They visited the Jail and
Capitol and rode through Water street,
visiting several stores. They had a
very enjoyable time.
Mrs. Woodbury. entertained her
three grandchildren from Litchficld
last Sunday.
Asa Benson will cut the ice on Frank
Collins pond this year.
Adams Orchestra gave 4 dance at
Grange hall Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bachcldcr of
1iallowcll were guests at Mr.. Bach
elders parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bachclders last week.
Mrs. James Small, who was quite
i'll Sunday, is much improved and able
TO be about the house.
Warren Davis cut two cords Of
hcmock shinglc lumber on john
Horns farm last week.
SPEARS CORNER-Thc social at
Ella Spears was well attended. The
| one held the same evening at the
of 4 ;-rI,
called out Il somewhat larger attend
ance and was thoroughly enjoyed.
The woodpile of Judge Spear has
been gradually diminishing. although
the judge has been at his Gardiner
home for some months. An invcsti-
cation by Wm. Wharf. who has
| charge OF the property resulted in the
detection of three young men who
will probably do better in the future.
J. Annis Spear of Fallowell was Il
Corner visitor last week.
Ralph Colby. who has been ill with
the measles is much improved.
The young people of the church, who
attended the c. L. convention az Car
diner report an enjoyable time.
1 4
| day evening and was initiated into the
| mysteries Of the y. T.. .. p.
LITCHFIELD.
| POND ROAD-Thc Holmes school
closed Tuesday after Il very prosperous
year, with Miss y. Ii. EdSccomb as
teacher.
Mrs. Emma T.. Bowley returned
home Thursday from John PurrinE
tons where she has been assisting in
the care of the late Mrs. burlington.
| Miss Edith Brann is reported not as
well for the past week.
| Mrs. Julia Tibbctts has so far re-
covered from her recent illness as tC
be able to ride out.
| Mr.. and Mrs. y. L. Berry came from
New York Saturday and are passing
IL few days at their farm.
| About sixteen from this vicinity at
TENDED the services at the White
Meeting House on Brunswick Road
Sunday evening, and no meeting was
held here ut the chapel.
! Miss G. Fl. Kendall did not come
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