Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-29

KENNEBEC
MI. VERNON.

i Gilbert Taggart, a life long residen,
of this town died Thursday night. after
an illness of many weeks. Mr.. Taggari
was an influential man in town, hav-
ing served on the board of selectmer
many years. a widow and two daugh-
tiers survive. The funeral will be al
10 o'clock Sunday at the house under
the direction OF the Masonic Lodge
of which he was an honored member.
Mrs. Laura Gilman, wife of M. B
Gilman of this village, died about
o'clock Friday morning. after long
illness. Mrs. Gilman was the daughter
of John Bean, one of the pioneers. OF
the town. She was an ardent support
er of the Methodist church, of which
she WAS a member, and was held in
very high esteem by all who knew her
Our community very keenly feel the
loss of such ones. The husband and
several sisters survive. The funeral
services viii be held at the NJ. e. churcf
at 100 p NJ. Sunday.
WAYNE.
NORTH-WillistOn Jennings. who
has been very H. is at this writing
better. resting comfortably and his
many friends have hopes of his recov-
err.
c. +. Rankins, who has been i'll with
n easlcs, is able to sit up part of the
time
Mrs NJ l.. Dexter. mother of Mrs
A. y. Wing. passed away Thursday
night. after a short illness with pneu-
mGnia.
The birthday of Mrs. Gertrude Tib-
bits was observed by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Silas Curtis.
READFiELD.
Fishing for pickerel through the ice
in Torsey pond has been most excel
lent of late. so fish having been taker
by local parties in one day.
Mr.. ard Mrs. J. p. Irving of Worces-
ter. Mass. have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Williams.
The annual festival given by Lafay-
cite Lodge Tuesday evening was large
~ attended and much enjoyed by all.
EAST-Erncst Hallett has gone tc
New Hampshire to take charge of a
crew employed by Charles Towle of
Winthrop. and are cutting white ash
for shovel handles.
c. l.. Clough and Irving Dudley, are
running Ernest Hallett's gasoline en-
gine. and saving wood for parties or
the Plains.
Several from this neighborhood at
tended the play, THE Deestrict Schule,'
presented by the Ladies' Aid of Read
field Depot at Dunns Corner church
Thursday evening. There was a large
attendance
Miss Edith Morrow, who has beer
working for Mrs. John Knowles OF
Manchester, is at home for a needed
rest.
Harris Hallett. who has been at Win.
throp Center for several months, is a.
home and attends school,
Mrs. S. c. Parker and Mrs. J. H
Litchfield. from Auburn, are visitins
Mrs. f. o. Higgins and Mrs. c. L
ClOugh.
WINDSOR.
NORTH-There was a good attendance
at the social held at the home of Mrs
Hiram Pierce Tuesday evening. Notwith
standing the threatening clouds and bat
conditions OIL the roads. 81 were present
Orren Knight was there with his graphic
phone and treated the company to some
music. There was also some very fine
vocal and instrumental music with Mrs
Theda Boynton at the organ. The young
er portion of the company amused them
selves with simple games. All seemed
to enjoy themselves very much. Table
were set in the large and small dining
rooms and well supplied with nicely pre-
pared food. The hostess and the com
mittee in attendance. Mrs r. B. Pierce
Mrs. Lillian Haskell. Mrs. o. B. Merrill
did everything possible make thei
guests feel at home. and the evenins
passed away all too quickly. The mex,
of the socials will be announced later
Proceeds. 500.
The Ladies' Union will convene at tn,
home of Mrs. Margaret Pierce Wednes
day. Feb. %. if pleasant.
Uncle John Merrill is on the sick list.
vASsALBoRo.
Mrs g. j. tlussey is passing few
days with friends in Augusta.
+. G. Clifford of North Nassalbort
was a business caller in the plac,
Monday.
Tracy Gilman of Augusta was ii
town SUNDAY calling on friends
Among those from this place VIII,
attended the meeting of the Lhrar,
association held Thursday evening
were Mr. and Mrs. George Traviss. Mr.
and Mrs. John Gates and NJ and Mrs
c. W. TUFTS.
Mrs. Georgia Robinson was callins
on Mrs. Anna Robinson Tuesday af
ternoon
Mr. Cole and Miss Flora Chase o
Augusta were the guests Sunday o
Mr.. and Mrs. O. j. Hussey
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Robinson o
Winslow were in town Sunday.
Miss Marion Bartlett was in Sidne,
recently.
PlTTSTON.
NoRTH-SchOols in town. with til,
exception of No. 4, closed last week
Miss Annie Moody. teacher of schoo
No. 10. took her pupils to see the NOV.
ing pictures at the Opera house. Gardi
ner, Monday, which was a great pleas
ure for them.
Ernest Wing has been on the sicl
list this week. DR.. Odiorne was called
and Thursday Mr.. Wing was reported
as convalescing.
George Sparrow. who has been at tn,