Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-29
KENNEBEC.
PITTSTON.


EAST-The farmers have been very
busy the past few days working their
ground and doing their planting as
fast as possible, as the duh weather
has prevented them from dong much
before
Frank yanner of North Newcastle
was in town, Saturday. with two very
nice mich cows for Ernest Foye.
John Shea, who has been quite i'll for
the past few weeks, is improving and
able to sit up a part of the day.
Mrs. Ada Allen passed Sunday at her
home.
Miss Alkaline Houdlette. who has
been at Mrs. f. w. Mansir's, the past
week, returned to Dresden, Sunday.
Miss Edna Dow was at her home,
over Sunday.
Robert Roper sold two fine cows and
heifer. Saturday,
The many friends of Merle Doeken-
dorff. who attended the State exami-
nation for undertakers, at Augusta
two weeks ago, will be glad to know
that he passed his examination.
MONMOUTH.
The funeral services of the late
Wesley Wheeler, were held from the
house, Sunday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. Whidden of the Congregation
al church.
Martin Curtis has purchased the
farm on the back street, that was
formerly occupied by the late John
Plummer
The land is very wet and farmers
are delayed about their spring work,
tyVsa IL.
orchards are blossoming full. A large
number of fruit trees have been set
out the past spring.
Several candidates for the Legisla-
ture are getting busy.
The annual meeting of Kennebec
County w. C. T. U. held in Monmouth
the past week was we'll attended
r. G. Clough has 700 busheI pota-
toes in his cellar
A new boiler has been installed in
Cochnewagan saw mill and work has
again started.
During the shower, Friday night,
lightning struck the barn of f. A.
Prescott, but did no serious damage.
LiTcHFIELD.
CORNER-Mr. Evans of Richmond
will preach the Baccalaureate sermon
before the Senior class of Litchfeld
Academy, June 2. at $50 p. NJ. The
graduating exercises will be held al
the church, Thursday evening. June 16
Mrs. Addie Anderson of Boston is
passing week with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs George w Earle.
Mrs. Lena Lyon of Auburn, who has
been staying a few days with her par
ents. DIR. and Mrs. |. w. Gilbert, has
returned home.
Mrs. +. Nj. Robinson of Boston is
expected, this week, with her house
hold goods. Mr.. Robinson passed the
winter here on account of his health
They will make their future home here
at the Robinson homestead
Litchfeld Academy nine PLAYED the
Richmond team, Saturday, at Rich
mond and We're defeated IA to 10.
There were no services at the Con-
gregational church, Sunday, as the
people attended Memorial services al
Litchfield Plains, where they listened
to an interesting discourse by Mr..
Newell, pastor of the Plains church,
BELGRADE.
Vernon l.. Foster of coburn Institute
spent tUG Ncth-tilo With MS P.'AIAAN7
Nj. and Mrs f C. Foster.
Nellie C. Pray was business caller
in Waterville, Monday.
The graduating class of the higf
school will give an entertainment and
dance, Wednesday evening, May ~
THE proceeds will go toward Com
mencement Day expenses.
| Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Alexander
ard family of North Belgrade, We're the
| guests sunday of Mrs. AleXander's par
| ents, Mr. and Mrs. John II. Thing.
| Belgrade Grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening with one
| hundred and five members present. one
name was voted on and one application
was received.
| The meeting was given over to the
| sisters, who occupied the chairs and
| furnished the program. The program
| was arranged by Sisters Jennie II
| Clark Aura b. Tibbetts and Edna