Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-01
READFIELD DEPOT.

Drew in delaney" at Portland was
much pleased, also enjoyed her visit
with her sister. Mrs. ID. w. Kensill
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Denton, Mechanic
Falls, who are visiting here cared for
Mrs. Denton's house during her alb
Sence.
Willis Bickford caught II weasels, by
setting traps for other animals. They
We're of good size, the largest measur-
ing u inches in length. The skins are
valued at high price and Mr.. Bick-
ford IS now on the weasel hunt in
earnest.
Eta Jordan as reported. read the able
paper, entitled What is the FEEDER
alton to the Clubs and the Clubs to
the Federation.'' at the meeting of the
federation in Waterville. last week.
The Interruption of the lumber bust
ness is severely felt by that class who
have contracted to deliver wood and
lumber to the station at Il certain time.
to be shipped to the several manufac-
turing establishments throughout the
country.
Lester Hoyt is employed at Bonny
Brook farm, Manchester.
L. j. Dudley has quite an addition to
his farm in the 80 acres of pasture
land recently purchaser of =. j.
Flanders
Charles Frost ana family have
moved to Winthrop where Mr. Frost
Will be employed in the oil cloth fac
tory.
BRANCH MILLS.
w. III. Daley and Eli Worthing have
been suffering from severe colds the
past week.
"A chimney in G.. nj. Crommett's
house burned one evening last week.
which called out quite 4 crowd. and
caused considerable excitement for a
short time. The fire was soon eX-
tinGuiShed and no damage was done.
Mrs. Silis Crommctt has been quite
sick the past week. but is somewhat
better now.
Branch Mills school closed, Jan. eth.
after a very successful term. taught
by Miss Bertha Weber. Miss Weber
held Il party for the scholars. Jan. &c.
was very much enjoyed by all.
George Reynolds of Winslow has re-
Gently built Il mill near the railroad
station here for saving his lumber
There has been man from Boston
here the past week setting up Il gaso-
lene engine. The mill is fitted for saw
ing long and short lumber. Mr.. Rey-
noldS expects to start the mill this
week.
Woodbury. Jones. whose farm build
lngs We're recently destroyed by fire
held an auction Jan. 9th. and sold his
stock and other things saved from the
fire. MIR. Jones will not build this year.
but he and his wife intend to go away
and work at some institution.
The Whist Club met at the home of
III. J.. Pinkham. Jan. 9th. Frank Doe
received first prize.
MIR. Thompson preached at the Union
church Sunday.
Mrs. Reed is visiting her brother, II.
X. sotinson, NJ. D.
MIR. Herrick gave Il dance in Shu-
mans hall, Jan. 25th, for the purpose
of organizing dancing school.
LAKEsHoRE.
Mrs. r. G. Morrison entertained the
Telephone Club at her home last week
A musical entertainment was given
and dainty refreshmentsSwere served.
A pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Bragg spent Sun
day with her mother Mrs. Ann Good
hue
There will be n night; cap sociable
Saturday evening. February 8, at the
Good Templars Hall. AIT are invited.
About one hundred and twenty-five
friends and neighbOrs rendered Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Bailey house warm
ing Saturday evening, Jan. q. Mr.
and Mrs. Bailey We're presented with
handsome dining-roOm set, hall
lamp and two glass pieces The
presentation speech was made by Mr.
CheSton Davis which was responded to
in few well chosen words by NJ. H.
Bailey Refreshments Of oysters, cake
and coffee We're served
Master Stanley Tillson of Manches-
ter. is visiting his grandparents MIR.
and Mrs. r. a. Tillson.
E!r. and Mrs VIII Mitchell spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Branch.
VIII EutterfieId of Manchester N.
H.. is spending a few days at r. A.
Tillsons.
Miss Louise Drummond Of Water
vile passed Saturday and Sunday with
Mrs. +. G.. Morrison.
Mrs. &. Il. Reynolds, Mrs. Minnie
SaWtelle and Mrs. w. r. Manter We're
shoppers at Watervile, Friday.
Geo. Swift lost two valuable cows
recently.
Kate Manter of Augusta passed Sun
day with her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. w. Manter.
John Sawtelle purchased a horse last
week.
Clinton GOodhuc is getting out hlm-
Der for q new house
EAST MT. VERNON.
William Poppleton is on a business
trip to Boston.
Guy Stevens and Horace Hall skated
on Mesa lOnSkCe Lake Saturday 10