Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-25
COUNTY NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
WAYN E.


from a hospital at Lewiston, where he
has been for treatment. He seems
somewhat encouraged and improved.
Mrs. \. n. Manter has returned
home from visit to relatives in
Massachusetts.
The frost, Saturday night, did some
damage TO crops on low and exposed
places.
Farmers are hustling their sweet
corn to the factory. A few have
theirs all in.
READFIELD.
DEPOT-Seott Ridley, who has
been working ON the White Mountain
division of the Maine Central, has re-
turned to Lewiston, where he has
charge of .the block signals.
+. w. Wadsworth, Winthrop, occu-
pied the Smith Memorial church pull
pit, Sunday. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Purington, principal of the
Winthrop High school. They dined
with Mrs. Charles Collins.
Mr. and Mrs. John Robbins, Liver
more Falls, recently entertained de-
lightfuHy at their cottage, Lake Mar
aneook, Mr.. and Mrs. S. X. Morrill, and
son, Charles, Pasadena, Cal; Mr. and
Mrs. H. a. Hutchinson, Dedham
Mass; Mr. and Mrs. G. l.. Royal and
Mrs. Mary Stevens, Readfield; and
Isaac Mace, East Readfield. In
early life ALL except one, were resi-
dents of Readfield. Some had not
met for many years and stories Of
"Ye olden time" humorous, pathetic
and grand We're told. Among other
events related was the story of the
two law students who studied with
Fuller of Readfield, Lot. NJ. Morrill,
and Timothy o. Howe. After finish
ing their studies with Lawyer Fuller
they separated, Mr.. Howe going West.
Their next meeting was in Congress,
Mr. Morrill, a senator and Mr.. Howe.
postmaster general. Both had served
as governors of their respective
states. Other interesting incidents
were releated and as the waters or
the lake shone in regal splendor from
the rich colorng reflected by the set
ting sun, the good byes" were said to
the host and hostess.
The marriage engagement of Arthur
Isaac Leyejoy and Miss Sarah Fran
ces Mason is announced, the marriage
to be solemnized in the near future.
Miss J. r. Kneringer, New Haven
Conn. and Miss Buita V. Sloeum.
Bridgeport, Conn, are guests of Mrs.
C. d. Whittier.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. IT. Gordon with a
party of friends, recently enjoyed an
auto ride to Jay, Wilton, Pennington
and other places, covering a distance
of 80 miles.
Mrs Emery Adell was a visitor at
Mrs. George AdelPs, last week, re-
turning Saturday to her home in
Skowhegan.
Mrs. \. D. Gordon, who has been
passing some time in Bath. returned,
Saturday evening.
NJ. S. Collins, who is dealing quite
extensively in real estate, has recent
" purchased the Quincy place. Read
field, and sold the Staples place to
Frank w. Mills. Hyde Park. Mass.
Mrs. NJ. S. Collins and Mrs. A. II.
Jones were in Lewiston, and calling
ON DR.. and Mrs Newton of Sabattus,
Saturday.
BELGRADE.
The meeting of. the Ladies' Aid.
which was to have been held Sept. %.
will he held with Mrs. Ellen Gowell.
Oct. End, as many of the members
wish to attend Readfieid Fair, this
week.
There was a good attendance at the
Old South church, Sunday. Sept. 22nd,
to listen to the excellent sermon OF
Dow NJ, steele Of Hsllowell. who sup
piled for Rev. Mr.. Dunnack of Au-
aasta.
D,oU rpfnrnp6 home.
Sunday. from a weeks visit with rel
atives in Smithfield.
Mrs. Maud McClelland and Miss
Louise Dunn of South Mt. Vernon at
tended services at the Old South
church, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Turner and fam
lily We're Sunday guests of their par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. f. H. Turner, East
Mt. Vernon.
WINDSOR.
Ralph Dutton of Boston, who has
been visiting the cities of Maine dur
ing the past week, passed Sunday with
his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cleaves of Bos-
ton are passing short vacation with
relatives in town.
Mrs Jennie Geer of Portland is Wis
iting her brother. Herbert Merrill ana
wife, for a few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs Dana Merrill of Halo
we'll visited his uncle, Robert Jewell,
Sunday.
Chas. Sherburne of Richmond was a
recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. w.
Malcolm, and called on old friends.
Chas. Linscott, deputy warden OF
Connecticut state prison, and for
mer resident of Windsor was calling
on old friends in town, last week.
Frost was reported in several places
in this vicinity the 21st.
The corn canning factory at Week
Mills opened, Friday, the goth. Not
more than a third of the usual output
is expected.
Mrs. Lizzie Perkins and Miss Celia
BNrtt visited at Frank Ashford's in
Thorndike, a few days last week.
WiNDSORVILLE.
Luke Leighton of Cooper's Mills was
a business visitor in town, Saturday.
Miss Eva Lyon is at home from DR..
Davies in Augusta, for few weeks
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