Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-30
COUNTY NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
READFiELD.

Walter Hunt, Nov. l.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A Grey entertained
a party of friends in their cordial man
ner, Friday evening. The rain kept
many at home who would gladly been
present had it been fair. Mr.. Willis
Goldsmith of Gardiner furnished mus
jc for dancing. Refreshments of sand
wiches, cake and coffee We're served.
MIR. and Mrs. Elijah A. Mace of West
Philadelphia are guests of their broth
or, Isaac Mace. Mr.. Mace has been en-
gineer ON Philadelphia railroad for
many years, and is now retired on a
pension.
Mrs c. C. Morrill,, who has been on
the sick list. is improving.
Miss Marion Gray, teacher in the II.
Readfield school, with other teachers
in town, attended the convention in
Portland last week
Mrs. John Knowles from Manchester,
accompanied by her son, Albert, at
tended services in the church here,
Sunday. Mrs. Knowles was 81 years
old on Monday. Not many at that
age ride six or seven miles to attend
services on sunday. She is still ae-
tive. assisting in the duties of the
household. Her friends were glad to
greet her.
The Jolly Club of Ten, met with
Mrs. w. r. Mace, Saturday afternoon.
4 Baked Bean supper was served. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. James
McEenney.
MIR. and Mrs. Carl Jacobs left. Satur-
day for their home in Dorchester,
Mass
The East Readfield church. Sunday
was supplied by Mr. Hayes, a student
from Kent's Hill, who gave a very in
teresting sermon. He was accompa-
MED by his friend, Miss Ruth Fish, al
so a student. who assisted in the sing
ing. prof. Wadsworth of Winthrop is
expected to supply, next Sunday. AT
what hour to be announced, later.
WINDSOR.
WEST-The Ladies Union will
meet, Wednesday. Oct. 80, with Mrs.
j. f. Barton at Lone Maple Farm.
SIDNEY.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Fl. Tilton returned,
last week, from Portland, where they
have been visiting their son.
Merton Jackson. Martin Goodhue
and Frelson Tillson left. Saturday, for
Pleasant Pond,ewhere they will pass a
few days hunting.
Arson Tillson of New York city
made a brief visit with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Tillson, recently
Mrs. H. o. Bacon passed several
days. last week, with her son, r. ,.
Bacon of Litchfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Goodhue OF
Waterville. passed Sunday with his
mother. Mrs. Ann Goodhue.
WINTHROP.
Herman Taught of Belgrade was
calling in Winthrop, last Friday.
Miss Burdena Hammond was the
guest of her cousin, Ralph Titus, Sat
| urday.
| Peter Dunn of Mt Vernon was in
| town. last week, and purchased fine
buck.
c. S. Thomas and daughter, Susie
| Mae, of Hallowell, We're Sunday guests
| of their uncle, z. II. Thomas.
| Mrs Guy Hallett of Sacramento,
| Calf. sent Mrs. Charles Hallett ot
| Readtield an orange blossom, last
spring. and to keep it fresh. placed the
stem in small potato. The blossom
arrived fresh and fragrant, and it was
decided to plant the potato which had
| two eyes. One potato stalk grew. and
| last week when dug there were three
good looking potatoes weighing one
pound and three ounces, which they
propose to plant, next spring, and think
| by the time there are tubers TO make
a business planting they will be fully
| climated
Harry Gay of Readheld was bust
| ness caller in town Friday night.
BELGRADE.
Mrs Isaac Gowell died at her home
here, Saturday afternoon, Oct. &c. She
had been partially helpless for nearly
| 40 years, following a severe sickness
| from fever. She died from pneumonia.
! One daughter, Miss Ida, who has ten
| derby ministered to her for many years
| survives. Funeral services We're held
| from the home, Monday. Interment was
made in the family lot in Pine Grove
| Cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Il. Pinkham were
| guests, Saturday of their cousins, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Wing of Oakland.
Mrs. Lizzie Turner and son, Harlow,
| Of Gardiner, sister Katie Watson OF
Augusta. were Sunday guests of their
sister, Mrs. Austin Kinney.
Much disappointment was felt by the
large number OF people VINO gatnereo
at the Old South church, Sunday at
the non appearance of Rev. Mr.. Dun
mack, who was expected to occupy
the pulpit. Rev. Leroy w. Coons will
hold services there. Sunday, Nov.
Ladies' Aid will meet, Wednesday,
oct s0th with Mrs. Larrabbee.
The teachers of Belgrade schools
attended the convention at Portland
last week and report most enjoyable
time.
Miss Ellen Taylor returned home,
Saturday. from weekend visit with
her mother, Mrs. Angie Taylor, OF
Portland.
s. NJ. Bickford is making ex-
tensive improvements in his house by
| the addition of new windows, a piazza,
etc.
| Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Pinkham were
recent guests of their aunt, MIS-.
Eunice Pinkham, and family. of Win
thiop Centre.
F. l.. Pray has recently added new
| bathroom to his residence.
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