Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Eben Fessenden died, Wednesday,
from injuries received, Tuesday, while
he, with others, at Craig's Point, was
trying to pry up a large rock. The
earth gave way, letting the weight of
the rock fall on Mr.. Fessenden. he
was S. years of age and widow and
one granddaughter survive. Mr. F'es-
sender moved here from Fryeburg.
five years ago, to which place the re-
mains will be taken for burial.
The Younger Set enjoyed, Wednes-
day evening, a Whist party at the
home of Miss Hazel Shaw. Miss FL
sic Davis. Mrs. Stevens and Mrs.
Shaw acted as substitutes. The prize
was won by Miss Bertha Hudson. Ice
cream and fancy crackers We're serv-
ed. New officers were chosen as fol-
lows: Miss Alice Wentworth, presi-
dent; Hazel Shaw, secretary and
treasurer. Miss Elsie Davis was add
ed to the membership list. The next
meeting will be held. Wednesday eve
ming, with Miss Wentworth.
Miss Harriet Weston delightfully."-
entertained, Tuesday, Dinner party
at her new home Lake street. in
lipilOE VI iIti uVtll biA Niiddy. "a t0hStOe9
banquet was served at the dinner
hour, and the afternoon was passed
at whist. During the afternoon.
birthday cake was cut and served
The cake was sent by Miss West6ns
sister at Freeport, N. Y. The guests
included Mrs. 7. NJ. Weston, Giou-
eester, Mass; Mrs. B. w. Hartman,
Readfield Mrs. NJ. E. Williams, Mrs
w. A. Whiting, Mrs. Annette Giles,
Mrs. H. w. Stevens and Mrs. L. r.
Jones. Piano selections We're given
by Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. ZONES,
also vocal selections by Mrs. Jones
Dainty gifts of flowers, pieces of en-
broidery, etc, We're given to the
hostess.
H. r. Benson is home from Lewis
ton.
Miss Adelaide French has returned
to Portland.
To commemorate the first death in
the town of Winthrop. the Patience
Stanley Chapter, O. A. r., have erect
ed marker at the grave of Abigail
Pullen in the old Metcalf cemetery,
and the lot put in order On the
marker is the following inscription:
Abigail, daughter of Stephen and
Mercy Pullen, Aug. 80, 1769-F'eb. %,
1910. The first persons, who died in
Winthrop. Erected by Patience Stan
ley, D. A. r., 1912"
DIR. Preble, who has been visiting
Mr. and Mrs f. S. French. has re-
turned to Boston.
Frank B. Fairbanks and Mrs. Wy
| man of Bangor were married, Tues :
day evening, at Bangor.
A regular meeting of, the Winthrop
Grange was held, Tuesday evening, at
Grange hall, West Winthrop A short
literary program of readings and
solos was enjoyed. A debate on the
question, Resolved, THAT the average
worker in trade encounters more dis
couragements than the farmer" The
question was opened by J. H. Moore,
then discussed by all. Special bust
ness was in order in preparation for
the coming fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eden Hanks and
children of Augusta were guests, Sun
day. of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Titus.
! Charles Thomas of Hallowell was
a visitor Sunday, of his uncle, g. H.
Thomas
H. c. Thomas of Los Angeles was a
visitor. last week. in Winthrop and
Readeld, going to Phillips. Friday.
Idle Wilde had guests. Sunday.
Most of the summer tourists have re-
turned to their homes.
o. L. Parkman, C. S. Towle and f.
s. Hallett are shipping potatoes to
the Boston market.
B. Frank lEldridge of Wollaston,
Mass, is visiting relatives in Win
throp and Belgrade.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Hewitt of Bel
| grade were in winthrop and Augusta,
Wednesday,
Mrs. Mary waldron. who was al
Brookside Home, Sunday, has gone
to Lewiston, where she will. be the
guest of birs. George Elder.
G. c. Putnam was in Hallowell
Sunday.
Mrs. Charles e. Pike, who has been
stopping with her sister, Mrs. Geo. A.
Pike left. Thursday, for her home in
Philadelphia.
! Miss Elsie Pike has returned from
her trip abroad and passed Sunday
with her parents.
Miss Helen Fisher was a recent
gnest at the Pike homestead.
Mrs. George A. Pike was guest,
Wednesday, of her son in Waterville.
The Winthrop w. c. I. U. met.
Tuesday, at the Methodist church.
The president. Mrs. Clara Mumford,
fof Winthrop Center, presided Devo-