Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-16

Mrs. Leon Libby and children have
gone to Fairfield for a few weeks's stay
at her former home
| Mrs. Clark who has been staying with
her daughter Mrs. J. F. Libby for sew
eral months has returned to her home
in New Portland. She was accom-
panied by Mrs. Irene Libby.
ST. ALBANs.
The people here We're shocked by the
sudden death of John H. Bowman,
Thursday evening. He had been in
poor health for sometime but able to
be about and look after his farm work
He and Mrs. Bowman We're at the vii
lage Thursday and he seemed as well
as usual but on the way home he was
token ill. \ physician was called, but
Mr.. Bowman died in short time. He
was nearly 10 years of age. A widow
and three sons survive. The funeral
was held at p. NJ, Sunday under the
auspices of the Grange of which he
was a member. Rev. j. H. Gray ofici-
ating.
F'lossie A. Hilton and Harry L. Mer-
rick We're united in marriage Wednes-
day, June 8, at noon at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Q. Hilton. In the evening they gave
a reception at the home of the groom's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Mer-
rick. Mr. and Mrs. Merrick received
many beautiful and useful presents
They left the next morning for Massa-
chusetts On their return they will
live in Hartland.
Mrs. Annie Vining started Wednes-
ln, No ,sx;k ho,,
sons and attend the exposition.
Mrs. Tina Brigham, who has been
visiting here, has returned to Presque
Isle.
c. J. Worthan returned Thursday
from Boston with a carload of horses.
S. H. Goodwin and A. p. Bigelow,
travelling salesman were at home Sum
day.
Dan Hanson and Charles Hilton are
making some repairs on the Opera
house.
HARMONY.
1t was voted unanimously at the Som
erset County Pomona meeting in this
town last Tuesday to divide the county
into two pomona districts and institute
a ne W pomona for the eastern section.
Clement Hight, an old resident of this
town, died last Friday morning at the
home of Thomas French in West Palmy-
ia. The remains were brought here on
Sunday and the funeral services con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr. Corey.
The Odd Fellows and RebekahS had an
anniversary service at the church last
Sunday forenoon. An excellent sermon
was preached by Rev. II. A. Corey.
ST. ALRANS.
SOUTH-A pleasant social event was
the entertainment by the Esel Echo
Lodge at the village Friday night.
Frank Fitzgerald was in Waterville Fri
day.
Fred Patten and wife from Dorchester.
Mass, are visiting friends and his pa
rents Joseph Patten and wife, for short
time in town.
The funeral of John Bowman, who died
very suddenly Friday night, was held at
the family home Sunday afternoon. His
burial was under the Grange order. He
is survived by his wife and three sons.
Lyman Eastman was a caller at Albert
BraCifords Sunday.
William Bradford, the young son of
Bert Bradford, has picked 81 acres of
potatoes from the-planter SO far this sea-
son. He has record that is hard to beat
for boy.
Frank Hanson has just begun on his 20
acre field of potato planting.
JACkMAN.
j. S. Bradstreet of Gardiner was in
town last week.
w. A. Taylor has a new motor boat,
built by r. Gilman. that will run be-
tween Jackman and Little Big Wood
sporting camps.
The Calico ball Thursday night was
well attended. The proceeds will go to-
ward purchasing steel ceiling for the
TALL.