Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-17
COUNTY NEWS.
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By invitation of Mrs. H. =. HAYES
who managed the affair. number
went from here to DIR. Johnson's in
Sidney, last Thursday evening, to play
whist. With the DR.. and his wife
and a few of their friends from Au-
gusta four tables were arranged. and
all had fine time. The DR.. and his
excellent wife are royal. entertainers
and in their beautiful ana spacious
home they can make an evening pass
very pleasantly. At the conclusion of
the game ice cream, cake and coffee
we're served and then a social hour
with photograph music extended the
time somewhat. and even then were all
reluctant to leave: The first prizes
We're won by W. p. Bailey of Riverside
and Mrs. H. r. LishnesS of Augusta
second prizes We're won by, DR. John
son Of Sidney and Mrs. II. p Halves OF
Riverside, and the boobies to n. H
Fossett and Mrs. Edward Brown both
Of Riverside.
Albert Foster is at present employ
ing eight teams hauling logs to his
mill.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton and Mrs.
Williams were the guests one day last
week of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Farweu at
Oak Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. DIN jackson gave a
whist party last Monday evening at
their pleasant home. The occasion
was one of rare enjoyment The first
prizes We're won by John Gardner and
Mrs. Helen Robbins. The second prizes
were won by n. H. Fossett and Mrs
n. H. F'ossett while the boobies fell to
]. w. Dunlap and Mrs. Albert Clayton
Refreshments of sandwiches, coffee
ice cream and cake were served, after
which the guests We're entertained by
several selections from the phono-
graph.
/ Mrs. F. A. Spencer of Everett, Mass.
and Miss Annie Hanks Of Augusta
attended the dance here last Friday
evening.
Mrs. William Springer passed her
Goth birthday anniversary on Feb. %
and is yet quite vigorous both in body
and mind. She is the daughter of
Luther Read of Augusta and married
William Springer, they lived together
many years in Augusta and then came
TO Riverside where Mr.. Springer died
several years ago, since which time she
has made her home with her daughter
Mrs. Ira B. Smiley, who gives her the
best of care. She is a woman of in
telligence. reads n good deal and keeps
posted on the topics of the day She
enjoys good appetite. comes to her
.oS. wi Co 1nr nv1l
bids fair to last some time yet
Mrs. L. p Williams, who has been
visiting Mrs. Clayton. returned to
Somerville, Mass. Saturday.
SOUTH MT. VERNON.
Pleasant View. the home of Mr. and
Mrs. II. X. Jacobs, was the scene of {,
much enjoyed social party on Thurs
day evening, March u. Whist was til.
game provided for entertainment. -Four
tables were filled. The games were in
teresting. the players being closely
matched. At & late hour dainty re-
freshments were served by this hostess
in her usual admirable manner and
that all had delightful time was the
general opinion Of all the guests.
Miss Alice Halves will return 10
t;irminstol: Normal school for the
spring term on Tuesday. March II.
Mrs NJ. J. Jacobs visited her sister,
Mrs. II. 4. Jacobs. recently.
MIR. and Mrs. Ernest Pearl were in
Augusta one day last week A pleas
ant surprise awaited them in the meet
ing of their sister and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Grin Merrill and daughters, of
Windsor. who were also in the city
for the day.
Mr. r. A. Walker is taking Il vaca-
ton. visiting AZ Alma, Edgecomb, and
other places nearby. 1t is understood
that he will be away some time
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Bickford We're at
Mr.. Charles Hutchinson's Thursday
l.. l.. johnson and Chas. e Coyne
are getting out hemlock lumber, which
is being saw ed at Gordon's mill, Read
field Depot.
CHINA