Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-06
KENNEBEC.
REAOFlECC,

Last week. there was presented in
the Legislature. petition signed by
II. S. Russ Of Mt. Vernon and II
others, asking that the law be repealed
which prohibits the use of automobiles
on the Pond Road" So-called, in Read
field. This road is one of the import
ant thorouEhfares of the town as 1T
connects the road from Mt. Vernon
to keEt'S Hill with the main road from
Kent'S Hill to Readfield Depot at the
base Of Kent's Hill. This piece OF road
is about ole mile in length. is thanked
on both sides for a large part of the
way by woods and from the topography
of the earth is necessarily narrow,
being thanked on one side by kent's
Hill and on the other by Torsev Pond
and stream. so-called \ part of the
road is over a narrow bridge which is
only wide enough to permit the pass
age Of one team at a time with water
and deep marshes at the sides. In
1907 special act of the Legislature
was passed. prohibiting this road for
the passag. OF power vehicles. Since
that time. the large number of people
who pass to and fro over this road
each day in teams have done so with
a. itNiiiiS VI sNNhiItS, tii' "utp-
mohllistS have been compelled to go
over Kent's Hill which increases the
distance about one mile with hill
to climb in addition. There is a very
strong ceiling among all classes of
people who patronize this road, except
ing automobilists, against any change
III the present law and remonstrances
against opening this road to automo-
bile travel are being freely circulated
and as freely signed.
The Ladies' Whist Club met Friday
evening at the Elmwood. 1t was a
very enjoyable occasion. 40 guests be-
ing entertained by the hostesses, Mrs.
Brown. Miss Stanly, Mrs. Hunton and
and Mrs. Atkinson. Ten tables partici-
rated in the game, the fortunate win
ners were Mrs. Leighton and Mr..
sawyer; the BOBBY prizes We're won
by Mr.. Luce and Miss Williams. Re
freshments consisting of sandwiches.
cake and coffee. were served by the
hostesses. After some good night
songs, with Mrs. Record for accom-
PIANIST. the party dispersed with the
general feeling of right good time.
EAST-Twenty four or more neigh
bors and friends of Mr.. and Mrs Eu-
gene Shurburne met Monday evening
at their pleasant home. carrying with
them a beautiful parlor lamp. the gift
of their many friends and presented
with congratulations to the lately
married couple. Cake and coffee
We're served and after pleasant
evening the company returned TO
their homes. Mr.. Sherburne has
nj he oil ~
road in Boston. and has recently come
to the home farm. and is active in
numbering operations, that give evil
demo OF success. This farm is consid
cred one of the most valuable in the
neighborhood. Mrs. Sherburne is an
accomplished musician. formerly of
New Jersey and will be q valuable adj
dition to society in town.
hurry Wallace has recovered from
typhoid fever so he is able TO be UP
and dressed.
Miss Ora Morrow met with an acct
dent recently. by cutting her arm with
window glass. and is now at home.
DEPOT-Victor Heath returned
"Wednesday to his studies at the Sem
mary at Kent's Hin after spending a
few days with MS parents.
MT. VERNON.
Eugene Philbrick was in town re-
Gently after several years absence in
Massachusetts,.
c. A. Hall has several teams haul
| ing lumber for VI. b. Gilman. who has
purchased several lots.
f.. F.. Damren was at Wings Milis
recently on business.
Timothy Currier and crew are
pressing hay.
We were sorry to see in recent
issue of the Journal a report OF the
death of Fred b. Averill. Mr.. Averiil
was known in town, having taught
cshool here in his younger days. ana
was also prominent in church work
WEST-HaZel Smith, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Almond
Smith, passed away Wednesday after
noon. death being due to brain fever
following a severe attack of whooping
cough. They have the sympathy oil
their friends in their bereavement
| Daniel Newton, who fractured his
hip by falling recently on the ice, has
been taken to hospital for surgical
treatment.
Six inches of snow fell Wednesday,
which will be benefit to lumberblen
WAYNE.
Owing to the bad condition of the
roads Rev. Mr. Sibley was unable tc
go to Fayette to preach Sunday.
Mrs. w. A. Burgess sprained hel
wrist very badly, last week, by Slip
ping on the ice.
w. w. Walton attended the educa
tional meeting last Saturday at Star
ling Grange.
x. w. Paige and Charles Riggs are
putting in ice for Philip Drinkwinc.
/. | Charles Benson and John Sullivan