Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27
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MT. VERNON.

lHe evening IuttllIlS VI Mt. VCTHOH
Grange Saturday evening was an occasion
of more than ordinary interest. Secre-
tary E. H. Libby of the State Grange
gave an interesting talk on the advisa-
bility of Oranges owning their halls. "A
small debt is not to be feared 1t gives
the Grange something to do He also
Explained and illustrated portion of the
secret work of the order Rev. and Mrs.
H. NJ. burlington, former residents and
members, were also present and gave
much satisfaction by their presence and
J helpful remarks Miss Grace Wells gave
a recitation. H. W. Webber gave an IL
Illustration of simpliffed spelling. Sisters
Harmon and Locke gave a duet. Fred
w. Foss presided al the piano. Costello
Weston made characteristic remarks. The
erection of a hall is in contemplation.
Harry Russ and Fred Foss have return
ed from a hunting expedition to Dead
river, bringing two deer. They made the
trip in an auto.
Lon Philbrick has arrived home after
! passing several months in Colorado.
EAST-A Poverty ball will be given at
Turner's hall Friday evening, Oct. 80
Prizes will be awarded to the poorest
dressed gentleman anu lady. Music by
leagues full orchestra If stormy, post
poned one week, Nov. 5.
Mr.. and Mrs Emery Locke have re-
turned to their home in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Maud McClelland and daughter
Eugenia spent Tuesday with Mrs. Myrtle
Tucker
Miss Daisy Glidden is reported very i'll
Mrs. Bertha Kendall is passing few
days in Auburn.
Mrs Estelle Dudley was in Augusta
Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Turner We're in
Winthrop Saturday to attend the funeral
Of Mrs Turner's cousin, the late Mrs
Leona Torsey.
Congratulations are being extended Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Ward on the birth Oct
% of fine baby boy.
Mrs. Esther Dunn and son Peter visited
Mrs. Alice Cottle Saturday.
WEST-Eugene Fl. Foss was in Liver
more Falls on business Saturday.
i Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Horn, accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Smith of Fay
Iette, were in Livermore Falls Saturday
They made the trip in Mr.. Horns auto
mobile.
The work on the belfry of the church at
this place is fast nearing completion, the
bell being put in place Friday.
Mrs. Hannah Dolloff, who has been on
the sick list, is improving.
J. w. Dolloff was at home over Sunday
Mr. Dolloff is at work for E. C. Leigh
ton of Winthrop in his barrel shop al
Monmouth.
SOUTH
4 Porter Staires, 81 aged citizen of this
place is seriously il. a his home.
Mr. and Mrs. Eug -rc Turner were call
ed to Winthrop rec>n nifty by the sudden
death of their cousin.
Gordon Brothers Of West Mt Vernon
| are threshng grain in this neighborhood
| by gasoline power and giving excellent
satisfaction The prospect is that cold
weather will find them hard at work
E. l.. johnson and Albert johnson are
, painting the farm buildings of George
| Blake at North Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. c. A. Hutchinson is visiting her
sister, Miss Ella King of Winthrop
BILL" the faithful old family horse
owned by Louis l.. Johnson, was Laid
away" this week and his familiar pres
ence will be missed by his old friends.
Rev. G.. L. of the Methodist church at
Mt Vernon preached at Dunns Corner
Sunday. Oct. "a. Owing to the rain at
small number were in attendance.
The corn hnsking at Ernest Pearls
Wednesday evening was largely attended
: there being 80 persons present. About
200 bushels of fine yellow corn was husked
out. after which a bountiful Harvest sup
per was served and games enjoyed by
the young folks"
. SIDNEY.
!, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rae of Boston
arc visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
: Benz. Rae.
Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Longley are re.
ceiNing congratulations on the birth OF
4 son, born Oct. %.
George Triton has gone to Rangele,
in pursuit Of big game
, Miss Isabelle Hethering of Portland
| is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Hethering.
Il. w. Lewis is serving on the jury
at Augusta.
WINDSOR.
| Miss E,verie Pinkham has recently re.
turned from weeks visit with rela
tiveS in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Lizzie Ridley passed few day:
last week at the home of her brother
w. f. Moody in Gardiner.
Schools in town have closed for {
: weeks vacation.
Mrs. Susan Jameson and Miss Mary
> Il. Hinllley have been visiting in Ran
| dolph the past week
: Miss Belle Golf. who has been teach.
ing the Corner school. returned Friday
i to ner home in Sidney
Evidently the potato fever has strucl
here. as nine new potato diggers have
been bought in town this fall.
About AZ of the neighbors and mem.
bers of Windsor Grange, also friend.
from his former home in Whitefielt
| gathered at the hnmet of Erapl, No