Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06

census enumerator for Wayne and
Fayette.
E. V. Fuller of Portland was in town
recently on business IS administrator
of the estate of the late Mary l.. Dex-
ter.
The oldest inhabitant does rot re-
member such an early spring as the
present promises to be-
Some farmers have started the pillow
and harrow.
The selectmen are taking the inven-
tory.
READFiELD.t
DEPOT.-Mr. William BODICE, Water
vile, was the guest of MIR. and Mrs.
Nelson Poole. Wednesday.
Chester A. Sanborn left on the 10
A. H. train, Monday for North Da-
kota, where he will be employed on
the Great Northern Railway.
Ulysses Tilton, who purchased a
valuable horse from parties in Bel
grade, returned to East Kingston.
New Hampshire, Wednesday.
Mr. Roundy, station agent, has pur-
chased the place which belonged to
Alpheus Townsend. Mr.. Townsend
will move to Cambridge Mass, where
he will engage in the business of fur
niture moving.
The unique Circle" met with Mrs.
John Purcell Thursday. Fifteen mem
bers were present who passed a
very enjoyable afternoon. Quotations
were given from memory selections.
the grandest by Miss Marguerite
Gordon. Current events relating to
Col.' Rooseyelt's homeward journey
We're discussed. The hostess enter
tanned the company with some fine
grapkophone selections, and after
wards read an interesting poem. The
next circle will meet with Miss Eliza
beth Hutchinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chandler, Nor
ridgewock. were guests of Mrs John
Purcell over Sunday. Mr.. Chandler is
general manager of the telephone line
between New Sharon and Norridge-
wock.
N. T. Gordon is building an addition
to his grocery store as the increasing
trade requires more room.
Mrs. D. w. Kensill. Portland. was
the guest of her sister. Mrs. ]. E.
Denton, over Sunday.
L. C. Farnswnrth, who has been
quite i'll. has gone to his home in
Cherryfield for a few days vacation.
Mrs. Willis Bickford was called to
Portland Saturday by illness in her
sons family.
Guy Wright commenced ploughing
a field SATURDAY..
F. w. Brown has bought a fine cow
of G. A. Dudley.
SOUTH CHINA.
lyceum is to be given by the stu
dents of Erskine academy Thursday
evening, April Z.
Principal E. D. Jackman of Erskine
academy made a trip to Waterville
Saturday on business.
Roy Starrett visited friends in Au-
gusta and Manchester a few days last
week.
Ida Pierce was the guest of Mrs
Albert Hallowell recently.
Miss Annie Lyon spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends on Deer Hill.
S. C. Starrett has broken the record
for early farming. having ploughed
several acres in March.
The Easter concert at Friends
church was well attended.
The ice is disappearing in China
lake. A few more days like the past
will clear the lake.
WiNSLoW.
Arthur Robinson Is on the sick list
with enlargement Of the liver. His recov-
cry is doubtful.
Bert Buffam has a sheep that gave
birth to three lambs last week, all strong
and doing well. He has seven pairs of
twins, about 80 in his flock.
Wesley Watts bought a fine Jersey
COW of Mr. Danforth one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Danforth sold their farm
to Mr Johnson last week and are pack
ing their goods and will board out for a
short time. They will visit their friends
and people and will soon depart for Cal
ifornia, where they are hoping a change
m the climate will improve Mr.. Dan
forths health.
Edwin Blackwell bought fine work
horse last week to take the place of the
one which was badly cut a short time
ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenters son from New
York visited them last week, returning
Saturday morning to his home.