Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-02
READFiELD.

DEPOT-The funeral of the late
! Joseph Elliott Denton was held at his
late residence, Sunday, June 80 Many
relatives and friends were present,
who listened to the appropriate and
interesting remarks OF the officiating
clergyman. Rev. Costello Weston. who
closed with q recital of most beau
tiful poem. Singing was by choir. Mrs
Mona Elliott. the Misses MilIett and
Ambrose aud Messrs. George Manter,
and Fred TingIey. The hearers were
Messrs. Tuck, Wadleigh, Chesley, and
Bickford. who had all been neighbors
and intimate friends OF the deceased
Mr. Denton's early home and school
life were in Boston, Mass Coming to
Readfeld in 1852. he married Miss
Caroline Hutchinson in 1860. who,
with her two sons survive, Cyrus
Denton of Lynn, Mass, and James t.
Denton of Readfield Mr.. Dentons
age was IS years, months Very
many and beautiful floral tokens were
presented, casket, tables and sur
|roundings being covered with q pro-
fusion of flowers in rich bouquets of
artistic designs. Among those from
away were Cyrus G. Denton, Lynn.
Mass. Mrs. ID. W. Kensill, Portland
and Mr.. and Mrs. Benson and Timothy
|O'Connell. winthrop.
On account of Il funeral, the Smith
Memorial church services were can
|celled. except Sunday school. which
was held as usual with good at
tendance. A library of good reading
has just been established in connec-
ton with the Sunday school. July I.
there viii be special music for the
church and Sunday school services,
furnished by the ReadGeld Orchestra.
Mr. Hale and daughter. Mrs Cham
berlain of Auburn were over Sunday
guests of Mrs. y. ID. Gordon.
Mrs. Minnie McKinnon and daugh-
ter. Pearl from Everett. Mass. are
now in their new home on the Greeley
place.
NJ. $. Collins is putting in bath
room in addition to other extensive
improvements in his house.
l.. w Roberts, Lynn. Mass. is the
guest of his sister in law. Mrs. John
Purcelie.
ST-Services in the church con-
tinue To be well attended and inter
esting Friends are very generous in
bringing flowers for decoration and
the Sunday school classes take turns
in supplying the best they can obtain
Some new books have been obtained
for choir selections one Of which was
given. Sunday, which was very APP
propriate and pleasing. The parts
were taken by ". l.. Gordon, tenor.
F. Roundy, bass; Mrs. w l. Cor
don. alto; Mrs G. W. Morrow. so
prano. Mrs. Roundy. organist. The
former books are in general use. how
ever, but 1t was felt a selection by
choir would be appreciated which was
a fact, SUNDAY
Mrs Bert Gordon returned from a
visit with friends in smithheld. sun
day.
Clark's hay press was moved home
to Sidney, Monday. from y. T Maee's
where they had pressed hay. the week
before.
Mr.. and Mrs. f S, merrifeld aud
children of Kentis Hill. took a car
riage drive, SATURDAY. calling on cid
friends and neighbors OF Mrs. Merri-
fields. who will be remembered as
Miss Josie Fletcher. Mr.. Merrifield
has charge of the dairylng at the
ioitSt.
Arthur Knight. a graduate of Col
by. -, has been the guest of Mr., and
Mrs e. S. Colcord. the past week.
Albion X. Rudley of Rome, Mr.
and Mrs W p Dudley. Mrs. Clara
Hartford and Christopher Adill of
Smithfield, were visitors at Mrs
Eben Hunts. Sunday. and called at
W r. Mace's and visited the eeme-
terry. b. G. Mosher of Rome brought
the party in his automobile.
Mrs. Edith Damren of Mt. Vernon
visited her childhood's home, Sunday,
and attended services at the church.
w. H Higgins and family. from
Fairfield. are at the home of Mrs.
Ada Berry, for a few days. Mr. His-
gins is motorman on the Waterville
& Fairfield Electric road.