Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-27
WEST SIDNEY.

tchitis.
Flora May Jacobs of Augusta has
been the guest of Miss Annie Freeman.
Fred Henderson Of Gardiner is stay
ing for few days, with his grandson,
Clarence Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Is. Robinson of Man
chester spent Sunday with Mrs. Josie
Blalsdeli
Mrs. Lauraetta Freeman has return
ed homo from Augusta where she has
been for Il number of weeks.
Mrs. Wesley Clark of Belgrade at
tended the services at the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clark
kindly consented to sing solo entitled
sometime. Somewhere" which was
greatly enjoyed and much appreciated.
1t is hoped that al may have the pleas
IRE OF listening to her again.
John Is. Ballard of Sidney has set up
d portable saw-mill on the west shore
of Ward pend near West Sidney and
has contracted with Henry l.. Ward
TO manufacture the lumber from the
lots owned by MIN in the vicinity. The
mill is expected to begin work early
next week. The job of cutting and de-
liverinis the lumber and it's MANUFACTURES
will furnish employment for a consid-
cradle crew for Il large part of the win
ter. The product will consist Of boards.
plaEks, *cantinss. laths and shingles.
1t is understood that Mr.. Ward will
ship the manufactured product to
Western parties ii the local market is
not satisfactory.
N1,1 -
one Hugh Mosher. OF Manchester, Eng
land, who emigratcd to the then British
colony which is now Massachusetts,
are by will of his father entitled to a
portion of Il large property in the city
above named eXciteS considerable in
tereSt here. Several families are easily
able to trace their descent for four Or
five generations by record, and the
family traditions Indicate their descent
from Hugh Moshcr. the clnigrant. Sew
cral hav" engaged legal counsel and
are hopeful of success. A meeting of
those Interested was held on the ed inst.
to listen to copy of the will referred
to. and will take such further action as
may be Desirable. Hon. S. S. Brown Of
Watcrvilc is attorney for some of these
claimants and other attorneys
are associated with him in the matter
1t is probable that counsel will visit
England to investigate the matter.
WINDSOR.
Not for mary years has the people
of WC;t Wind; or been 50 Sa llencJ as
they were on Saturday evening Nov.
10th, when the news spread from home
to horne through the quiet neighbour
hood. that Robert Seekins had been ac-
cidentallv shot, ard hal almost instant
~ expired from the effects. On Satur-
day Robert. with his intimate friend
Charlie Pinknam, left the house feeling
so light hearted and CHEEKY, and with
rifle and shotgun went into the woods
nearly d mile away, to pass the after
noon hunting Mr. Seekins who was
busily employed about his building, in
the latter part of the afternoon was
very much startled to hear in the dis
tance Il cry for help and with the neigh
bors, Immediately. started for the woods
where they met Charles Pinkham who
was in such a daZed condition that he
was urable to direct them. After near
ly three hours of diligent search the
body was found. A little later the life
less form Of the loved one was tender
" carried into tha- pleasant homo.
which had been so bright and cheerful
and was changed within few hours to
one of the most profound sorrow. ReIa-
tives, neighbOrs and friends, were pres
Ont and in every way tried to alleviate
the sorrow of the afflicted ones. The
hOrcS of the family were all centered
i'll him, who was the parents depend
ance in their declining years. Robert
was Il young man Of excellent habits,
OF u lovabc disposition and haG many
friends among both old and young.
He united with the Baptist church
when quite young and had lived to the
age of 10 years. He is survived by
parents. MIR. and Mrs. A. w. Scekins
ore brother. T.. 3. Seekins who lives in
Connecticut and a sister Josie who is
successful teacher in Caribou. He was
tn" only daughter of one of Vassa lboro's
mighty esteemed! families. They were to
have been married about Christmas
Charhe Pinkham is Il young man of
good character and high standing in
the community. The funeral was held
ut the Baptist church and WAS largely
'>''' 'i''N' iti' StfNlCE'S were col'iUctfu
by k"V. f. S. Clark of Caribou Il for
iner pastor and was assisted by Rev
-. r.. Jones pastor of that church and
t. e. Jones of South China. Appropri-
ale vocal music was rendered accom-
panied by Mrs. Theda Roynton on the
organ. The floral offerings were MANY
and beautiful and were from
inc following: Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Seclins, Mr.. and Mrs.
i. i. Scekins. Miss Josie Seekins.
N!n Graves. VIM. Stewart and family,
Mr and Mis-. Pinkham and family.
Charlie Prkham. L. Fl. Moshcr and
IaElllF. T.. \. Barnes. Susie Nelson
Rose LImsOn. Franccna Taylor Mr..
and Mrs. w r. Lamson. Nina Caswcll
and j. II. Hallowcll. The family are
very grateful for the kindness Of their
nelShbors ana friends. in this time of
troublc. also for the beautiful floral of
lerlnSS, and to the Rev. Mr.. Clark who
came so far to console them. and nav
the last tribute to his young friend. al
so Nlr. Jones. their pastor. for the kind
words and f. f.. Jones who assisted,
ana Mr.. Plumner the director who
was SO kindly attentive.