Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

nome. Deacon Aver was a man who
was much respected for his sterling
ouailties. being an honest upright
man, whose genial disposition made
lcr him many friends. He was ever a
sympathizing, helpful friend in sick
ness or trouble. and will be much
laourned and missed in the community
especially in the church where he he'll,
the honorable Office of deacon for MANY
years. His son, Dr. Herbert Aver of
.'"''oI' VINO came at once on receiv-
Ing the news of his fathers sudden ILL
ness, has been his faithful and loving
attendant as has also his daughter.
MISS Flora Aver. Much sympathy is
expressed for the bereaved son and
daughter, also for his many mourn
ing friends
SIDNEY.
WEST.-H. F. Corson has been
Drawn Traverse juror for the January
term of court
Miss Josephine Wyman, a teacher il,
Cambridge, Mass. is at home for the
holiday vacation.
Mrs. Eugene Whitney and little son.
Howard and Ruth and Malcolm Whit
rey's old home with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. j. II. Wyman.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
The Christmas tree at the NJ. f.
church on Christmas eve proved q
great success. A splendid program
was provided, consisting of cuartets,
duets and songs, recitations and read
lngs THESE We're supplemented by
several selections given by the orches-
ira, viz, Fred Garland. first violin
Scott Cummings. second violin; Irving
Lowell, clarionet: Logan Clark, cornet,
accompanist Mrs. Arthur Whitehouse.
The tree was well decorated with toys
and presents of various descriptions
and much pleasure and amusement was
caused AS Lester league, acting as
Santa Claus, distributed the gifts to
the happy recipients. A large num-
ber were present and many en-
Enthusiastically testified to their enjoy
ment of the evenings entertainment
The NJ. T.. Ladies' Aid will meet at
the parsonage on Thursday afternoon
at o'clock. Supper will be provided
from 4.30 to o'clock, followed by So
cIdl entertainment. All arc heartily
invited.
Harold Stilson of Boston, formerly a
resident Of ,hc West River road is now
calling on his many friends in this
neighborhood. He has fine bass
voice. and is very enthusiastic ir;
chorus work. and delighted the con-
grcgation at the Nj. f. church on Sun
day evening by his rendering of THY
VIII Be Done"
FAYETTE.
Mrs. May S. Smiley went to Sanford
Thursday to pass Christmas with her
sister, Mrs. LOngbottom, and returned
Monday.
Rev. Mr. Davis preached Sunday at the
Baptist church to a f1ul house.
The Christmas tree at the Corner was
we'll loaded and all had right good time
MONMOUTH.
EAST-Mrs. Calvin Hall started FOR
Detroit. Mich Friday. to attend the fun
eral of her sons Wife, Mrs. Louise
Schubert Hall, whose sudden death. from
pneumonia. has been reported but when
part way on her journey she received
telegram stating that it had been nee
essary to hold the funeral services. Fri
uaN, anu tlleItluIe returned IOiIlt.
James Nichols Washington Smith and
Ben Smith have been having their apples
baueled and have sold them right
through, first and seconds, for $3.50 per
barrel
The Christmas entertainment given at
the Union church. Friday evening. was q
very enjoyable one. Two large trees
were loaded with beautiful and useful
gifts and dispensed joy to the children,
through the hands of Max Willard as
Santa Claus, and Mrs. Annie Perkins, as
Mrs Santa Claus The songs and ex-
ercises by the children showed careful
training and were very pleasing. A
double trio of ladies furnished excellent
music. The members of the choir are
Mrs Benjamin Smith. Mrs. Harry F.
Merrill. Mrs. Bert Smith, Mrs. G. F. Will
lard, Mrs y. W. kimball and Mrs. VIII
Thompson.
WINDSOR.
WEST-E. w. Bradford of Washing
tor. D. c.. an alumnus of Oak Grove
Seminary, was a visitor Wednesday AT
Lone Maple Farm.
Margaret Madeline. the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Winfield Barton. who
has been sick, is improving
Mrs Warren Lamson. who mas beeh
suffering from neuralgia in her face re-
srlting from, an liberated TOOTH Is bet
ter
Roscoe G.. Pierce is staying at Winfield
Balton's for the winter.
Frank True of Augusta was ut nome
Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs Daniel True We're Christ
mas guests of their daughter. Mrs. Fred
Perley.
A number from this section attended
the Christmas exercises at the Baptist
church last Thursday evening. under the
.a;,la.i.,., I L Jones. and lSten-