Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-06

Ashford's house is said to have been
broken into.
Mrs. George Bragdon has gone to Mass
achusetts to pass a few weeks with
friends. Mr. Bragdon has closed his po-
tato business until September
The portable saw mill which has been
operating in the Hodges woods will cut
up the lumber on the Percy Crosby farm
The lumber is being sold standing on
some of our farms for more than the
farms could be sold for few years ago.
The fireworks Monday evening were en-
joyed by a large gathering from this and
surrounding towns. But a premature ex-
plosion of half of the supply cut the
display rather short The celebration ar
ranged for the Fourth by the Massasot
Club passed off satisfactorily The pa
rade, led by the Unity Band, was pleas
ant feature. The greenback on the top
of the creased pole was captured by Linz
coin Black; the CREASED pig, weighing
some 60 pounds, was caught by Charles
Tweedie; and all the other stunts We're
well contested The two ball games be-
tween local clubs were well played not
wthstanding the oppressive heat Mr..
Bits, the marshal. kept things moving so
there We're no long waits. Peter Har-
mons store and c. E. Smiths residence
were Hastily decorated.
Albion beat Thorndike Wednesday 8 to
in a closely contested game
TROY.
Carrie Weymouth went to Lewis
ton last week to attend the commence
ment exercises of Bates College Her
nephew. Frederick r. Weymouth, was
member of the graduating class.
Miss Helen Weymouth also attended
the exercises and is still ine4-ewiston,
the guest of Miss Mary Cotton. She
is expected to return to Troy in a few
days to pass the remainder of her
summer vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hill. who have
been away the past month visiting
their children in Roekland and Cam
den. returned home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. r. Carter spent
Saturday and Sunday in Freedom with
Mrs. Carriers sister, Mrs. F. L. Cum
ningham.
Mrs Reuben Estes and little son,
who have been whiting at o. D. Estes.
returned Monday to their home in Au
burn. Mr. Estis came to spend a day
Vi 1NO anu accompany lhtlIi
Mrs. Willie Harding returned to
Benton on Saturday for her household
goods She will locate at Windemere
for the summer.
The lawn party, given by Mr.. and
Mrs. W S. Baker Friday evening.
June 80, in the interest of Troy Cor
ner Reading Club proved to be the
event of the season. The grounds
We're beautifully decorated with LAM
terms and banners and a pretty booth
was erected where ice cream, cake
and punch We're served A fine lit
erary program and games were en-
ioyed. A pleasant evening was spent
by all.
CENTER-Mr and Mrs. Reuben.
Rhoades Were in Belfast Saturday.
Mrs Ella Danforth is visiting in Gardi- |
ner.
Mrs Lizzie Hopkins is passing a few
weeks in Detroit.
Mrs Hattie Livingston and son of Yer
mont are guests at Otis Danforths
Mrs May MYriek and two children of
Island Falls are at the home of her
father. Frank Walker.
The Good VIII Club will meet Thdrsday !
of this week with Mrs. George Pratt.
The Willing Workers met last week |
with Mrs Abhie Stone.
The Sunshine Society held the first |
meeting of the season Thursday with |
Mrs. r. p. Tyler with nine members in
attendance. The next meeting will be
with Mrs Josie Rhoades.
Mrs s. j. Stevens is visiting her 6ns
At Belfast and Stockton. Her sister, l
Miss Dyer, is being cared for during her
absence by Mrs. Mary Myrick IL
Mr.. and Mrs w A Bennett have EN-
1loyment in Augusta.