Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEc.

Miss Hattie uayford of Oak Grove
Seminary passed Sunday with reIa-
tives in the village.
Geo. Jackson arrived home Saturday
night to pass Sunday with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson moved to their
farm in China Tuesday, after passing
the winter in this place.
Daniel Whtehouse of Augusta was
a business caller in town Monday. MIR.
Whitehouse has been coming here for
a number OF years ard is always a
welcome visitor.
Everard Priest and Ernest Priest
were at the National Home Thursday
or business.
Allen Pinkham was in Winthrop
Sunday but will return the first of the
week for "a short time before moving
his family here for permanent home,
Miss Blanche Marshall is out again,
after several weeks of indoor life, the
result of cold epidemic that mas been
prevailing.
James johnson was in town buying
potatoes Monday. Nearly all the large
lots have been shipped now, only a few
remaining holding for a raise in price,
The ladies of Vassalboro Grange have
organized a sewing circle. A meeting;
was held at the hail Tuesday afternoon
A number Of the ladies attended ana
accomplished Il large amount of sewing
and planning for future work. The
next meeting will be an all day meet
ing Thursday April 80
The Ladies Aid of the NJ f. Church
gave Il supper in the hall Thursday
evening, after which Il program was
given. One of the interesting features
Of the evening was the violin playing
by one of the towns venerable citizens,
Mr.. j. l.. Callins. Mr.. Callins will no
doubt be remembered by many Of the
townspeople as he often played for en-
tertainments when a young man. He
exhibited the same love for violin play
ing that he always has although he is
now over so years Of age. His music
was heartily appreciated and ne will
ingly responded to an encore. Miss
Nancy Gates followed with a piano
solo. Miss Florence Priest vocal solo,
Charles, Barker piano solo. and Miss
Annie Mower vocal solo, after which
the remainder of The evening was de-
voted to a business meeting and social
intercourse.
William Fairfield, m aged and re.
spected citizen of East NaSsalboro
passed away Thursday evening; after u
long illness. Mr.. Fairfield had always
been Il resident of the town. His early
I, life was passed on farm near the
village. Later he moved into the viii
lage and carried on the grist mill. He
was a member of the M. +. Church and
was devoted to all the interests of
church work and constant attendant at
all meetings as long as health would
permit. After the death of Ills wife he
went to pass his last remaining days
with his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Ward,
with whom he passed happy lite'&
ending. The funeral services were held
from the NJ +. Church Sunday, q large
number of neighborS and friends gath
ering to pay their last tribute of re-
spect and express by their presence
their sympathy for the bereaved fami-
~. Four children mourn his loss,
George Fairfield of Fairfield. Mrs
Oscar Ward. Mrs. Helen Wyman of
Fairfield and Herbert Fairfield of Au-
gusta. Rev. Alexander Hamilton re-
turned from Houlton to attend the fu-
neral services. The interment was in
the family lot in the village cemetery.
Miss Edith Priest arrived at her
home Saturday evening to pass Sunday.
returning to her duties at Castine
High school Monday morning, ~.
Howard Weeks returned to Provi-
6ence, r. l.. Monday for a few days.
H. Stetson of Waterville was BUSH
ness caller III town saturday.
Mrs Seth Richardson passed
Wednesday and Thursday in Augusta
with her mother. Mrs. Sarah Mosher.
who is ill at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Mosher.
WEST SIDNEY.
Edward Hadley, who came here for
his health three months ago and who
has been stopping at HI. F. Corsons.
returned last week to his home in
Tivnn. Mass. Mr.. Hadley improved In
health during his stay here and his
many friends wish for him complete
recovery.
Edwin c. Knowles of Belgrade re-