Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

from Waterville in their automobile
July fourth and passed the day at VIM.
Osgoods, Mrs. Hussey will pass few
days at her old home.
Allen Goodwin of Montville passed a
day last week with friends here
Mrs Eliza Nelson returned with her
son Oville and wife to pass week
with them in Vassalboro.
Mrs. Bertha Richards of Camden re-
Gently visited her mother, Mrs.
is in very poor health.
John Black and son Harry came
from Rockport, Mass, Saturday to at
tend the wedding of his daughter.
Mrs. Hattie Stevens visited her
sister, Mrs. Charles Osgood Friday.
There was a large family reunion at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Rodney Mel
son, July to celebrate the 18TH birth
day of their mother. Mrs. Eliza Nell
son, who lives with them at the old
homestead. The gathering consisted
of five of her children with most of
their families. 1t was a complete sur
prise to Mrs. Nelson to whom it was a
very pleasant event. Mrs. Nelson was
the recipient of many post cards and
congratulatOry messages, a large
birthday cake from her daughter, Mrs
Hattie Chadwick and a nice purse of
money from her children. Refresh
mentS of ice cream cake etc, were
served. Altogether it was an enjoyable
occasion. Mrs. Nelson is a highly re-
spected woman and her friends wish
her many happy returns. She has
seven children, all but two, Yaton Nell
son of Vermont and Mrs. Ella Powlow-
sky of SOmerville being present. She
has u grand children and two great
grandchildren. 1t is remarkable in such
a large family that all but one son and
two grandchildren are living
There was a pleasant wedding at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Black
Saturday evening, July 8, when their
daughter, Florence May, was united in
marriage to Ole Ward of Freedom by
Rev. e. E. Morse. The bride was at
tended by her sister, Grace Black, her
brother, Harry, acting as best man.
Almatia Nelson was the maid Of
honor. The young couple received
many nice presents. The good wishes
Of many friends are extended to them.
Edith Nelson passed a few days with
her friend Grace Black last week.
BRANCH MILLS-Mr and Mrs. H. l..
Pierce and children of Massachusetts,
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Goddard of
Waterville, were recent guests of Dean
Estes.
The Roosevelt School League held an
ice cream sale at the Branch Mills school
house June 80. A program, consisting of
dialogue, flag drill and guessing contest
was presented. DR.. o. A. MengeS re-
ceived first prize in the contest and f.
M. Moody the consolation prize.
Miss Gladys Worthing of Augusta is
visiting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Jones of Augusta,
passed Saturday night and Sunday at the
homes of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
b. Jones, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Worth
ing
Mrs. John Manchester of Camden was
calling on friends here Monday afternoon
The young people held a picnic on an
island in the Branch pond July 5th
Mrs. Eva Smith of Watham, Mass, is
passing part of her vacation at her
brothers. George A. Worthing. Miss
Marion Worthing of Waterville has also
beer there the past week, and Mrs. Hat
tie Worthing passed Saturday and Sun
day there.
Mr. and Mrs. o. W. Jones and friend,
Mrs. Mott, are guests of Mrs Alton Doe.
Napoleon said. no matter how raving
Or raging, he never dared to let himself
ge: angry above the throat.