Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-20
KENNEBEC.
SIDNEY.

NORTH-Mr. Rowe of Clinton has
fbeen making a brief visit at his old
home with Oman Cunningham, who
has recently purchased his farm.
B. F. Hussey has closed his house
and has gone to pass the winter with
| hi brothers, George and Dan Hussey
of Everett, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Field. formerly
of this town.. have gone to Tacoma,
Wash, where Mr.. Field has employ
ment.
Forest Cannon is passing a few
days in Boston.
Miss Clara Hussey, who has been
keeping house for her brother, B. F.
Hussey, since early spring. has re-
turned to her home iniv assalsero
Shirley Taylor has gone to Flag
staff, where he. has employment for
the winter ss4 gaps gneN. fIf use
Mr.. and Mrs George Graves We're
given reception, Tuesday evening.
Dec. 10, by their relatives, and many
| friends. at the homer ofDMr. aHd Mrs.
James Bean. Mrs.; john Bishop s.of
Millinoeket, a sister of the bride, was
the only relative frameaout Of town.
They had many beautiful presents of
Silver, china and table linen. The Wild
Rose Chapter of the Eastern STAR of
which both are members, gave them
one-half dozen OF solid silver i tea
spoons; the Grange to (which they both
belong gave them $40 o. ALI left for
their homes at a late hour, after pass
ing a very pleasant evening, and
wishing the bride and groom all the
joy and happiness that the heart could
hold for long and pleasant life. Mr..
and Mrs. Graves will live at his home
lat Bacon's Corner.
VIENNA.
NORTH-The Methodist Episcopal
church of North Vienna was reopened for
services. on Sunday afternoon. Dec. TO-
after being closed six weeks for repairs.
Through the untiring efforts of the pas
|4or, Rev. II. c. Glidden, over 500 was
raised for much-needed improvements. Of
this sum 500 was given by w. Frank
whitter,sa former resident of this place.
The auditorian.f ~estry and vestibule have
been frescoed, the work being done by
the church decorator Harry II. Cechrand
of Monmouth. A stained glass window
has been placed IN the vestry and a new
chandelier in the auditorium. The fur
mace has been placed upon a cemen:
foundation, making 1t more secure thar
formerly The pulpit set, which will soon
be replaced by new one. has been var.
! nished. Next spring the outside of the
church will be painted. The people are
justly proud of the attractive interior
which the church now presents. The dis
trict superintendent, Rev. j. NJ. Frost OF
Auburn, preached a grand sermon in the
afternoon to a large congregation which
gathered from far and near. He alse
| administered the sacrament of tbe Lords
| supper, assisted by the pastor, Mr. Gid.
den. District Superintendent Frost agar
| preached in the evening. giving soul
| inspiring discourse. Two persons were
received into full membership in .ht
| church.
MOUNT VERNON.
| The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church of Mount Vernon
recently held in Masonic hall sale which
was very successful The candy tabl,
was in charge of Mrs Wesley c. Com
| stock and Mrs. ]. A. Rundlette Mis-
Melvina M. Brainerd presided over tn
cornbail and vegetable table, while Mrs
Carrie Beals had the apron table, an,
Mrs. w. T. Morrill, and Mrs. H. f. Car
son the food table. Mrs. b.. r. Allen an,
Miss Lucie NJ Carson furnished tabf
OF fancy work and other articles owe
which they presideJ The sum of ss5z wa
cleared, to the qualification of the SO
ciety.
The First Baptist and Methodist Enisco
pal churches of Mount Vernon will unit
IN holding Christmas concert. next Sun
day evening, Dec. % at the First Baptis
i church. Everybody is cordially invited t
attend. A fine program is being prenaret
I The Christmas ee will be held on Christ
mas evening at Odd Fellows hall
Mrs. George Blake recently made
trip to Augusta.
) c. A. Hall is reported to be i'll.
Il Warren w. Webber has returned from
visit to Franklin, Mass. and Providenc,
r. I.