Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-04
KENNEBEC
SIDNE

Quite ripple of excitement was Gre
ated in this section OF the town last
Saturday, by the appearance of d large
COW moose which stroiled through the
fields and pastures in a leisurely
manner. paying no attention
whatever to the many people
who gathered to see it. The moose
first made it's appearance in large
piece of corn on Theodore Hayes
farm, then on through other fields and
through pasture and out through an
open field very near F. Hayes residence
and f. v Morgans, crossed the main
road and into the pasture of George
MOrang, since when it has been seen no
more. Where it came from or whittier
1t went is not known
Rev. CO F.. Jones occupied the pulpit
at the Chapel last Sunday after va
cation of three weeks, and all were
glad to welcome him back. a very
large congregation was present and
We're rewarded by hearing one of his
best sermons. his subject being THE
Up-to- Dat Man." The Sunday school
was lso largely attended, between for
ty and fifty being present.
Mr.. and Mrs.~O. f.. Farnham of Au-
gusta were calling on friends in town
one evening last week.
Mrs. r. j. Trask returned last Friday
from Il visit with friends in Rumford
Falls.
Mrs. William Rankin and children,
and lady friend Of Gardiner were
guests last Sunday of Mr. ana Mrs
Nathan Mason.
Miss Lucy Hayes of Gardiner passed
few days last week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Hayes
Mrs John Ryan and children of Bos-
ton have arrived at their summer
home. the Old Birmingham farm. and
will remain all summer
Mrs. Julia A. Farnham of Augusta is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Vesta Nor
gan. and other relatives in town.
II. Fl. Hamlin and Mrs. III. A. Giles
pie and children of Gardiner were
guests Sunday of Mrs Octavia MorreIl.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Smith and daugh-
ter. Miss Susie of Augusta were guests
Sunday of Mr.. and MIS-. Patrick Hayes.
Mrs. r. F.. Grover and son. Russell,
and Mrs. Sumner and daughter, MARI
an. OF Piston were in town Sunday
and attended church.
William Fl. Jones of Stoneham. Mass
is in town on a visit to his niece. Miss
Georgia Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Jones and chill |
dren of Gardiner. We're callers at y. NJ
Hemenway's Sunday.
Walter Hayes who is member of
Co. Gardiner is at Augusta this
week. attending muster.
liTCHFlELD.
COf'NFR--Mrs. Belle Bacon and
daughter. of Boston are the guests of
MRS. Bacon's brother. DR.. I. w. Gill
pert. DR.. Gilbert's daughter, Mrs. Ly-
on. of Auburn is also visiting there.
Mrs. ], w Starbird and daughter,
MISS Angie Starbird, of Lewiston.
passed last week with Miss Endora
Robinson. They returned home Satur-
day night. 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ford, of Keobuk.
Iowa. are spending part of their va
cation at the home of Mr.. FOrd's sister,
Mrs. ]. f. Chase.
Mrs. Edith Bubier and children are
at Mr.. Sylvester Stewards for a few
weeks visit.
Foster Alexander. one of the oldest
and best known residents of Litchtield.
died Thursday afternoon at the age OF
u years. He was a man of great in /
telligence,g and fine Christian character |
H. mad been a member of the Congre- !
gational church here for many years. !!
having joined it when a young man. !
The funeral was Sunday afternoon and !
was welt attended, many coming from
distance. The service was conducted
ny Rcv. J. s. Richards. pastor of the
CONGREGATIONAL church. Mr.. Alexander
IS survived by a widow and three chill
oren. Miss tettie Alexander. Mrs. Car
re Hall ard Miss Lizzie Alexander
Ihe floral offerings were very beautiful.