Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
READFIELD DEPOT.

| The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Henry, Hulmeville, Penn, who were
formerly residents of Readfield. deeply
| sympathiZe with them in their be-
reayement. by death, of their oldest
son. Ferdinand ]. Henry, the funeral
occurring Sunday, Dec. so. He was u
student at the Cony High school. Au-
gusta, and during vacation quite fire.
quently visited relatives and former
schOolmates near his childhoods home
! who were always pleased to welcome
him.
Christmas trees were in evidence dur
ing the holidays at several homes and
Il tree at the chapel for the school
children, with appropriate exercises.
conducted by Miss Izetta Royal. the
teacher. A very interesting program
consisting of songs. recitations,
tahleaus. etc, was well carried out.
The children We're delighted on receiv-
ing the gifts from the tree. the last be-
ing Chandelier and his family of six
hens, a gift brought at the close of the
exercises for Miss Lorna Collins. One
| escaped and created much merriment
l. was soon captured, however. by the
| laughing children who enjoyed the fine
| sport.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Leeman passed q
| week at the home of Mrs Leeman's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Leeman
Starkss. the family reunion as usual
| each year. occurring on Christmas day
All the children were present. four
sons. Henry. Eugene, Sidney and john
| Leeman and one daughter, Mrs.
Leonora Leman. The reunion was a
Happy event. being the first year that
all had been present.
Miss Blanche Gordon Of Mt. Holly.
\. j.. ard Miss Alma Gordon Of Port
land. were both home at Christmas.
BELGRADE.
The many friends Of Stephen NJ Bick-
ford will b" eratificd to learn tina, he is
| fast recovering from the severe attack of
from which he has been suffering for
the past three weeks. being able [, sit
up and move abont the room some
| Miss blanche Minot has returned to her
| duties as teacher in Waverly Mass
| after spending Christmas with her moth
| or. Mrs. Eftie Minot
There will be a special meeting Of Bel
| grade Grange. Wednesday evening. Jan
:. for the purpose Of comforting degrees
The dance at Turner hall. East Vernon
| ~ Wy ptHtlit ol MT. RltnN, VINO was
| Gently burned out, was a success. over
| Sl' dollars being realized a box social
| was held in connection with the dance
me merchants of Readfieid Corner con-
| tributca coffee Friends on Mt. Nebo
| gave milk. Mr.. Turner gave the use of
| the hall with lights and fuel Teacre's
| orchestra furnished music for the merry
| dancers
| 'he officers of Belgrade Grange will no
installed by Past Master James Toh
hetts. Saturday evening. Jan. 5.h. An
oyster supper will be served also cake
and coffee '"N''
| Mrs. Emeline Tibbetts and daughter.
Aura. who have been visiting relatives
IN Boston have returned home.
| b. G: Farnham is visiting his sister
Mrs. May Harling of Arlington Heights.
The belgrade Grange Dramatic Club
are are rehearsing the drama "Willmwdale."
| Tor presentation the present winter.
High school began Dec. 2sth Cbas
| HICKS. principal. Elizabeth Whittier as
| siStant. as
| Mrs. w. T.. Lord is spending tbo Mi,
ter with her daughter, Miss Alice in
There will be a dance at Turner hau
r.aS' MI; vernon. Monday evening Ian
ed until the first fair night. i'i''-
| CHINA.
Marcellus F.. Partridge and Mor,, p
Cookson of Whitcfield. were nnitns Z, =,
| marriage in this placa on Doc % ~,
Elder George w. Weeks. ~ ny