Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

L. MISS AIlan JONES' teacher oil Fri
mary Depot school accompanied by
her pupils was present. Among the
beautiful floral tokens, which were
many was large cluster of pinks pre-
sented by children of the primary
school and d bouquet of roses given by
Miss Whittier. Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman
have the sympathy of friends and
nsishbors in their bereavement.
Friends are congratulating Mr.. and
Mrs. George Nickcrson on the birth of
daughter, Edith Isabel, May 4.
Frank Edwards of Freeport was the
guest over night Wednesday of Mr.
| and Mrs. Henry Cole, returning Thurs
day
EAST-The Ladies Social Club of
ten, was entertained Thursday after
noon by Mrs. w. T. Mace.
| Miss Emma Mace OF Augusta, who
has been making short visit to rela-
tives in Waterville and Readfield, the
past week, returned Friday to her
work.
| Arbor day was observed in Miss
Bamford's school Friday. A nice tree
was planted in the school yard with
appropriate exercises.
| Mrs. ROundy, wife of the station
| agent at the depot, has consented to
| act as organist at the East Readficld
! church for the season. A general at
tendance is desired at these meetings
Thaddeus Hammond, section fore
| man, is charging and improving his
cottage, by finishing off a work and
cook room for summer use in the ell
Mrs. Abbie Brooks went to Belgrade
Thursday for her aunt, Mrs. Melvina
Sherburn and will entertain her until
| the funeral of the late Samuel Brooks
| Bert Newell. while running the edger
| in the NJ. S. collins mill near the depot,
cut the fingers from his right hand
| Friday morning.
Samuel Brooks died at his residence
| here Thursday, May g. at IS years of
age. He passed the winter with rela
| tives in Norridgewock and came home
sick, and later pneumonia developed
He received the best of care but his
advanced age rendered it impossible
| for him to rally. His wife died IA
years ago. An aged sister Mrs. Mel
vina Sherburn of Belgrade, one daugh-
| ter, Mrs. Laura Cram of Manchester
and three sons survive. One son died
a few years ago. Mr.. Brooks was born
| in Belgrade and had resided in that
| town, Winthrop and Readfield. He
was a good man. and member of the
Society of Friends. Funeral services
will be held at his late home Sunday
at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in the
| family lot at Belgrade.
RIVERSIDE.
| The orthodox Congregational parish
/ ,,J, ,r,.1, at
7.3o this evening All interested are
| requested to be present.
SIDNEY.
WEST--Rev Mr. and Mrs. Francis
| Grovernor LIT Wednesday for Rich
7nond where they will make their
home. The community regrets the
leaving of Mrs. Grovenor, formerly
| Mrs. Mary Swift. Mrs. Grovenor has
always been Interested in ell that per
tanned to the betterment of the COM
munity and by her kind and generous
ways has cndeared herself to q large
cir lie of friends The good wishes of
both old and young will go with her.
| The friends of Miss Ida Trask of
the Belgrade High II, will be sorry to
learn that she is i'll at her home.
|
que SITS Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
| G. Minot. Belgrade
George Newell returned from Nor
| ridgewock Monday afternoon.
| Mrs. Laura Freeman is visiting her
| sons in Augusta.
| A. Y. Clark was Il business caller at
| G. il. Lovcjoys Wednesday.
| c. II. I.ovejoy is steadily improving
| in health which will be pleasing to
| his friends.
ALBION
Dr. and Mrs. Day have gone to Boston
| for few days stay with relatives and
| friends. Mrs. Eva Remission is keeping
house for them.
Mrs. Andrew Berry has returned home
| after passing a few weeks in Fairfield.
! vi are glad to learn that she is very
much better. Miss Olive Lander is stay
ing with her for an indefinite time.