Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-18


affair was because of their aid.
The remains of the late Almond r.
Spaulding We're brought to Clinton
last week for burial. Mr.. Spaulding
was born in Brunswick, June 8, 1S41
His parents moved to Clinton Gore in
1871. He attended the public schools
18th Maine Reg, Co. I; married Evora
Crummett on April 2, 1867. In 1871
he, with Capt. A. w. Fletcher, formed
partnership in the town of Burn
ham, which was known as Spaulding
& Fletcher, which did an extensive
business manufacturing shingles,
slaves and headings. After a num-
Der of years Of successful business, he
sold his interest and a new company
was formed, known as Fletcher, Wis
cox & Howe. In 1892 he started man
ufacturing woodenware in Clinton,
selling his products through can
vassing agents only. 1t was the first
business of that nature done in Gin
ton. Now two firms in Clinton are
selling the same way. In 1901 he sold
his woodenware business to his son,
Charles w. Spaulding and John B..
Davis. and 1t was known as the
Spaulding & Davis Co. After his busi-
ness life was over he moved to Port
land, where he lived until September
last, when he moved to Richmond,
where he died May s. Those who sur
vive besides the widow are a son,
ho Cti
enware business in Clinton; daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Lizzie H. Kaub of Portland
Mrs. Hattie L. Pomroy and Eula L.,
Of Richmond. The funeral was held
at the home Of his son Charles and in
terment made in Clinton. Mr.. Spauld-
ing was a man always held in the
highest esteem by his fellow citizens
and in business transactions was a
man of square dealing. Those who &C
companied the remains to Clinton
were, beside the widow, Mr.. and Mrs.
Portland, Mr.. and Mrs. Pomroy of
Richmond, and Miss Eula Spaulding
Others from out of town were Mrs.
Eta Salisbury Of Pittsfeld. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Crawford Burnham.
Mr.. Barney, one Of Clinton's former
citizens, passed away at his home in
Corinna Tuesday, May IL, from apo
plexy. The funeral was held at his
home, Rev. Sidney Wakely, assisted
by Rev. c. w. Lowell, officiated. Rev.
Mr.. Lowell was formerly a pastor in
Corinna. A widow, two sons, War
rem and Ernest, and an adopted
daughter. Venora, survive. He buried
his Oldest son while living in Gin
ton. The remains were brought to
Clinton Thursday for burial, accom-
panied by the widow and family. also
by Orrin Fisher and Charles Trask,
relatives. Mr.. Barney was a man re-
spected by all. A member of the
ton it was an unusual thing not to
see him with his wife and sons in their
pew on Sunday. Those accompany
ing the remains remained with rela-
tives until Saturday.
Frame Whitman was in Portland
Friday on. business.
MI. dIlu NILE "dhCACJ duu
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Fisher were in
Corinna Thursday to attend the
funeral Of the late Mr.. Barney.
Mrs. Cecil Priest and daughter E1e-
nor Of Portland have been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Manson Pease.
Mrs. jenkins Of Pittsfield is the
guest of Mrs. Charles Hayes, also
Miss Alma Flood, and all are at Mrs.
Hayes camp on the Sebasticook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Richardson
have just returned from a visit with
her sister, Dr. and Mrs. S. l.. An
drews in Lewiston.
The members Of the Ladies' Aid Of
the Brown Memorial church will meet
with Mrs. George Wakley Tuesday at
ternoon to ply the needle, preparing
for sale later on.
Prof. S. M. Allen, principal Of the
High school, and Mrs. Allen, were in
Waterville over Sunday.
Cecil Cain Of Good Will passed
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Cain.
Miss Florence Cain Of Colby passed
Sunday with her parents at Pine View
farm on the River road.