Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
COUNTY NEWS.
KtNNEBEe.
MONMOUTH.

Livermore Falls, is passing part of her
vacation with her uncle, c. A. Ham
Tuesday, she called on several friends
at South Monmouth.
Miss Velma Higgins of Lewiston,
who has been visiting her aunt Mrs
Carrie Slower, returned home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Allen passed
one day this week at "Ellenhurst
Farm"
Mr.. and Mrs. Lcwcllyn Chase ate
Christmas dinner with their niece at
| Lisbon Falls.
NJ. A. Benner has lately sold 20 tons
of hay to G. E. HinkIcy of Peabody
Mass.
j. c. Hewett OF Belgrade, assisted by
l.. II. Barber and wife of Winthrop
will install the officers Of Monmouth
Grange Wednesday, Jan. in the fore
noon. Dr. Twitchell is to deliver q
| lecture on Potato Culture" in the af-
ternoon. All who are interested in the
| raising of potatoes. whether Changers
| or not will be welcome.
Will Arno has lately bought Il heavy
pair of team horses and is hauling
| cord wood for Frank Thompson.
Irving Frost is hauling lumber to the
steam mill at the Center
Nj. A. Benners teams arc hauling
| logs for a. Y. Blaisdcll.
Emil Peterson is teamIng for Eli
| Adams.
Mrs Fred Knights left Wednesday,
| for a two-wccks visit in New York.
Ernest Andrews took Il trolley ride
to Gardiner Wednesday.
Mr. ana MIS-. +. A. Prescott, Mr..
| and Mrs. oscar True, RUBY True and
Willard Day were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs p r. Frost Sunday.
Willie, little son of Irving Libby of
Wales is boarding at Joshua Stovcr's.
EAST-Thursday Dec. 81. the ladies
of G. X Norris W. r. c. residing at
East Monmouth served a dinner to the
other members of the Corps in honor
Of the retiring president, Mabel +.
Blake in the new Vestry, which was
beautifully decorated with flags fof
the occasion. Thirty members of the
order partook of the bountiful dinner,
The tables looked very inviting loaded
with everything good to eat in fancy
dishes, silver and cut glass. With Il
beautiful pink and fern at each plate
and a bouquet of pinks in the center
of each table. After the dinner a very
interesting program was given con-
sisting of readings and remarks by
| members of the Corps. The w. r. G.
ladies of the East We're given rising
vote of thanks by the other members,
| for the pleasures of the DAY.
Mrs. James Sanborn and her two
children passed the day with Mr.. and
Mrs. C. NJ Cushman, New Years day.
The dance at the new hall Thurs
day evening was we'll attended.
c. NJ. Cushman's work horse slipped
on some ice and fell into the stream
Friday afternoon and before help could
be obtained it was so chilled that it
died soon after it was taken out of the
water
Carol Mills of Lewiston is the guest
of his aunt, Mrs. Bert Perkins.
ALBION.
Mr. and Mrs. f. w. Metcalf of Albion
were very pleasantly surprised New
Years day when about 10 of their chill
dren, grandchildren and great-grandchil-
dren assembled to make the day one of
pleasure. The teams began to arrive
early in the morning and by the noon
hour the long tables were loaded win
were as young as any who joined in the
good cheer. Inc company consisted of
Mr. and Mrs. William Metcalf and child
dren, Jennie, Flora and Elinor, of Albion;
Mrs. Joel Wixon, Frank and John WiXon.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wixon and three
children. Wesley, Edwin and Carod. Of
Winslow; Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Fuller.
Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Harrington of
g
gusta. After day spent in hunting and
games. the company separated after
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Metcalf a happy
and prosperous New Year.
NORTH SIDNEY.
A notice has Just been received Of the
marriage of Miss Laura T.. Glazicr to
Clarence r. Skinner of Springfield, Mass
which occurred Oct. 10 at the residence
of Rev. Eugene M. Antrim, pastor of the
Methodist church of that place, who per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. Skinner is Il
highly respected gentleman of excellent
habits and has been in the employ of the
American Express Go. for the past four
years. Miss GlaZcr was formerly res
ident of this town and her friends here
will be pleased to learn Of her new hap
piness.
Donald Sawtelle of Oakland spent the
Holiday recess with his brother, Ralph
III. Sawtclle.
Mrs. George Oliver and two sons. Clar
ence and Ernest, of Oakland spent the
past week with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Eoughton.
George Reynolds of Waterville was in
town Tuesday and was accompanied
home by his brother Albert H. REYNOLDS
for an extended visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ray of Boston and
Miss Addie f. Sawtelle of I.akcshore
were guests Friday of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
A. Waite.
Leonard Field of Cumberland Mills Is
at home for a few days to finish taking
his degrees in the Masons.
Miss Amelia Cowan of Lakeshore visit
ed Miss Lena Clark recently.
Mrs. Julia Eastman of Gardiner is pass
ing few days with her sister, Mrs. Lin
ME Wyman.
Miss Hazel Blake, who is attending
school in Oakland, passed the holiday re-
cess with her grandfather. F. f. Blake.
SOMERSET