Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-30

Wnltei1cld, in order to accommodate
the doctors large and growing prac-
tice in that section.
Writ Reed has taken up his duties
as clerk in the store of w. S. Cleaves.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. p. Cary of Farm
ingdale spent Thanksgiving with rela-
tives in this place.
Miss Mira Jones of Sheepscot is
visiting her grandmother Mrs. w. S.
Cleaves.
Miss Rose Wright spent a few days
last week with friends in Hallowell.
CHELSEA.
Quite a few family gatherings were
held Thanksgiving day in this section
of the town. At the pleasant home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Morang, four
generations gathered about hte table,
VIZ, Gilbert Morang, his son Alden,
grandson Eugene, and great grand
daughter, Stella Ruth. Mr.. and Mrs
Morang are blessed in having their
children all living near them, their two
sons owning farms in this part of the
town. - YN b
Mrs. Laura Thompson had the
pleasure of having nearly all of her
as she is an invalid and confined to the
mouse, this was great pleasure.
There We're present from away. Mrs.
Alice Weber of Boothbay, Mr.. and
Mrs. a. =. Norton of Augusta, Mr., and
Mrs. William Farnsworth of Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Watson enter
tanned family party also, among the
guests being Mr.. and Mrs. c. X
Green, and Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Cooper
OF North Pittston, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Green, and Miss Margaret Adams of
Watervillc.
Miss Phoebe Burgess of Manchester
Was u recent guest of Miss Myrtle
Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Il. Lilly are receiv-
ing congratulation upon the arrival of
Il daughter at their home on Nov. 90.
Miss Edna Lewis Of PittSton is the
guest Of Miss Fanny Collins for few
days.
John Whitchouse who has been
stopping with his niece, Mrs. a. +. P.
Collins, for several days. has returned
to his home at Parkers Head.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Libby went to
Lewiston Monday for few days visit
Win relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. GOggin of Randolph
were Sunday visitors at Samuel Har-
ris'.
Frank Morrell of Ward Hill, was the
guest Il few days last week of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. Thompson.
The schools in town resumed their
work Monday after weeks vacation.
Excellent work is being done in all the
schools. as vas fully shown in the fine
exhibit Of examination papers at the
chapel last Saturday on the occasion
of "Children's Day" given by Chelsea
Grange. OF the forty test papers
exhibited the lowest rank was - per
cent. The next highest so per cent.
and so on up to 100 per cent. The
highest rank by any one pupil was won
by Mary McGugin and Enrol Thomp-
son, in district No. ). each of them
receiving 100 per cent. in arithmetic
and 80 per cent. in grammar Fred
and Earle F'lagg in district No. !. in
their spelling test of 100 words re-
cciNcd 100 per cent. not one mis-
spelled word. and very neat papers.
The best map was exhibited by Basil
Leighton of district No. l. and wa
nearly perfect in every detail. The
large exhibit of map drawing. however.
reflected great credit on the pupils and
IL achcgS. as this line of work has only
recently been taken up in our schools.
There We're also several very fine free
hand drawings. those Of Florence Snall
81 No. and Dana kenney and Earle
''iaSg of No. , being worthy OF men
sin. The sewing cards and tracing
of the little ones in No. was very
neatly done. No. , showed exceedingly
cat Wcrk for tn" age of the pupils. all
OF them being quite young, good maps
ana tests, also kindergarten work The
pupils in M. I shoV cd a good average.
and hard and honest labor For cX-
,cllencN in neatncss of papers those OF
Forrest Mor&nG Of ~. 8 are ,,-"rthy
c:;cellcnt draN hlss. In the ranking of
the several schools No. : takes the
lead with 4 rank Of IS per cent: No.
6 and were second with - per cent
and a fraction all Of tie rest were
over 80 per cent. this average being
iaI,"n from those pupils who received
:: RANK If over ~ per cent. The teach
,.H IN t".An are doing excellent work as
= whole, this Ncrr and certainly the
c<hibil Of last Saturday would compare
very faNu!Ibly with any in the sur
rounding villages or in the city schools.
Mrs Thrudosia Collins, wife of the
haze G'urGr w. Collins died Monday
morning d The residence of her daugh-
.,r, Mrs. r. J. Trask. aged 80 years.
death being due to old age. although
un account of lameneSs she had been
confined TO her bed for many months.
Mrs. Collins WAS one of the oldest resi-
dents of the town. and was well known
and loved by a host OF friends who will
mourn her absence. For many years
She had made her home with her
daughter. who gave her the most low
ing care. and devoted attention. a
daughter, Mrs. Trask and two sons.
John D. of this town. ana Fred of Bath
survive Funeral services will be held
at the home of Mrs Trask Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock.