Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
PITTSFIElD

About o'clock Friday morning the
fire department was called out for a
blaze in the Abbie S. Damon house on
Manson street, which was known as
aye Damon Inn The fire was dis
covered by Mrs. Damon, who was
awakened by dense smoke. The fire
originated in the ell and is supposed
to have caught around the chimney.
Edward Foote was the only boarder
in the house at the time. The ell and
stable were completely destroyed and
the main house of two stories was
practically destroyed by fire, smoke
and wafer. Only a small amount of
furniture was saved. The fire was
confined to the one building and much
credit is due the firemen, who were
badly handicapped because of the Sc
we're storm which was in progress and
the heavy fall of snow which had oc-
currfed during the night. Mrs. Damon
has owned the house for many years.
The loss is estimated to be over 5000,
which is partially covered by insur-
ance. Mrs. Damon is at the home OF
her son. DIR. NJ. l.. Damon and family.
The death of Mrs. Nancy (Prentiss)
Stevens occurred at her home on De-
troit avenue about o'clock Friday
morning. Her age was about 80 years.
She came here from Belfast about six
weeks ago and before coming here
underwent surgical operation at a
hospital. Three children, two girls and
one boy and her father, Frank Prem
tiss of this town, survive.
Postmaster s. II. Frost wishes to
notify the patrons of the Pittsfieid
postoffice that city delivery service
will be established at the postoffice on
March 1, 1915, providing that the Pat
rons of the office comply with certain
requirements which include providing
a private receiving box at residence
and the numbering of the, house.
Birthday party" will be given at
the Free Baptist church Monday eve
ming under the auspices OF Members
of the New Era Auxiliary.
ON account of the absence of Miss
Doris Mace, student at M. c. l.. VINO
was called Thursday to her home IN
Aurora by the death of her father, the
musical entertainment which was To
have been given In Powers hall Friday
evening has been postponed to next
term.
L An enjoyable Rally" was held Fri
day evening at the home OF MI. ana
Mrs. C. E. Henry by members OF the
Landman Bible class and the Goioen
Rule Circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Conner returned
Friday from Lewiston, where they
were called by the death and funerai
of Mr.. connor's mother, whose death
occurred suddenly Of heart trouble.
MIR. and Mrs Archie Basford OF An
dover. Mass, who have been visiting
relatives for a few weeks. left Thurs
| day for visit with relatives IN LIS
non Falls before returning hime.
Mrs. w. C. Humphrey and daugnter
Margaret left Thursday for VISIT
with relatives IN Hartland. -.
The members Of the w. c. I. U. VIII
| hold a fair Dec. 3.
| DR.. Winfield Tricky OF Portiahu,
who is to locate here and is detained
in Portland by the critical illness o.
Mrs Buck. who was to have moved
here also. was in town Thursday on
| business.
An interesting meeting Of the Soro,
| els Society at M. C. I. was neid
Tbursday evening with program.
Mrs. Louise Doyle Of Orono is the
guest of her sister, Miss Elva Johnson:
meeting of Pittsfield Grange VIII
he held Saturday evening for wcs. IN
tho Third and Fourth degrees.