Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-14
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEC.
lITCHEJElD.

LIICHFIElO.
POND ROAD-Albert Hinckley, who
has been suffering from bronchial
pneumonia, is improving.
Mr.. ana Mrs S. f. Greenleaf were the
guests of relatives in this place Sun
day.
Miss Minnie Peacock, who works in
Augusta. passed Sunday at home here
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Peacock.
Mrs. George Powers. who has been
i'll with the grip, is improving.
3. l.. Merrill attended a meeting Of
the school board at Litchfield Corner
Saturday.
Miss c. II. Kendall was present and
led the services at the chapel Sunday.
Miss Ellie Merrill is spending her va
cation at home.
Mrs. Rose Whitney went to Auburn
Thursday for an extended visit with
her granddaughter, Mrs. w. A. Curtis.
The people on Route IA are panied to
learn of the illness of Mr.. Wadsworth,
our mail carrier. and all unite in wish
ing him speedy recovery
CHINA.
The annual town meeting occurred
Monday. A. n. Goodwin, AIva Mosher
and Edison L. Worthing were chosen
selectmen, assessors and overseers of
the poor; Theron f. Doe. collector,
treasurer and constable; o. r. Sprowl.
auditor Raised for repairing roads,
bridges and breaking down snow $500.
support of the poor $500. Support of
schools $4,000. High school $3.50. Text
DOCKS $3.50. Repair school buildings
S2oo. Writing books and supplies $50.
Miscellaneous $500. Town bonds $1,000.
Interest on town bonds $500. State
roads $500. Grand Army Republic s25.
READFIELD DEPOT.
News has been received of the death
Of Alice Gordon Sherman, the little
two-years-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. ]. Sherman, Mt. Holly. N. T
Friends extend their heartfelt sympa-
thy to the parents in their bereave-
ment
A boy baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Brown, Readfeld, Saturday
He is a nephew of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Carrie who unite with the happy par
ents in welcoming the little stranger.
Mrs. Lydia Cutler died suddenly
March 4. having sustained a paralytic
shock a few days previous, and would
have completed the sSth year of her
life had she lived one more day She
was born in Chester, N. H, in 1919, her
maiden name being Lydia Currier
Later her parents settled in Mt. YER
non. She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. ]. n. Gordon, Readfield, and three
granddaughter. Mrs. Roy Brown. Liv-
ermore Fails. and Misses Lillian and
Dorothy Alden, also three brothers.
Gideon, Samuel and Merrill Currier
their respective ages being 80, Sc and
81 years and all retired business men at
Boston. Mrs. Cutler was a Methodist,
having become a member Of that
church i'll early life. The funeral was
held at her late home Thursday. March
6, the Rev. Mr. Masterman. Readfield.
officiating clergyman. II. II. earle d.
rector. The floral tributes were beau
tifui and the tributes of love and re-
spect to her memory by the speaker,
found a ready response in the hearts of
those who knew her. Since 16 years
of age her home had been in Boston
until she came to live in Readfeld.
Though in advanced life she endeared
herself to those with whom she as
sociated. Having Il CHEEKY word for all.
she was one to whom it was ever a
pleasure to listen. Hers was long
and useful life of labor and love. Her
were taken to Mount Hope
cemetery, near Boston, for interment
beside the husband and child.
w. C. Williams. Readfeld. has
shipped from the station to New York
), 900 barrels of apples; to Liverpool
Z, GOO barrels, his last two carloads for
the season having been shipped We'd |
nesday.
While the section foreman at Bel
grade was walking early one morning
over the track, with spike hammer
across his shoulder. he was surprised
to see a chickadee alight on the handle
and remain some time while singing
his morning song. Flying away 1t soon
returned with several more which set
tied on head and shoulders, one MAX
ing free enough to alight on the mans
mustache. He was much pleased at
the freedom and fearlessness Of the lit
tie songsters which, after their friend
ly salute, fastened away. disappearing
as they entered the forest.
Simon Towle. photographer. Old Or
ctard, is visiting friends in the place
All are pleased to welcome Mr.. Towle
who has not been here for a long time.