Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-17
PALMYRA
James 3. Homestead

| James B. Homestead, the Oldest citi-
zen OF Palmyra, passed away Aug. II,
after a short illness. Mr.. Homestead
was a son of the late Reuben and
Sally (Malbon) Homestead and was
born July 8. 1924, in Skowhegan on
the farm now owned by Mr.. Stinch-
| field. The family moved in an OK team
to Palmyra in 1882 and on their ar
rival took dinner at the Nathan Doug
las place, later known as the Keene
Stock farm now owned by F.. L. Peas
ley. Mr. Homestead always kept the
good stick in his possession that was
used In making the journey. He went
| to work on the Penobscot river when
| IA years of age. and was mustered in
to military service in the Civil War,
at Madison, Wisconsin, Sept. /, 1851,
but was taken lame on the way to
| washington and SO did hospital WORK
until April IA, 1852, when he was hon.
orably discharged. Mr.. Homestead was
twice married, his first wife was Miss
Lovina Horn of Cornville. They had
two sons, Daniel and Fred, both Of
whom died in youth. Thirty-two years
ago he was married to Mrs. Jennie
(Leavitt) Varney. who survives him.
Mr.. Homestead was the proud owner
Of the Post Cane" The funeral was
held Thursday and was attended by
Rev. F. w. Brooks. The interment was
made in Spring Hill cemetery.
Among the visitors last week at D.
s. Emerson's were Mrs. r. w. Hanson
Of Waterville, Miss Elsie Beverage Of
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Mrs. Eta Hanson, Mrs. Bertha Long
ley Of ST. Adams.
Miss Edith Kicker. who has been
boarding at Mrs. v. E. Thompson's,
went Monday to Lewiston, where she
will visit for a time before returning
to her home in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Cole and Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Foster were guests
Sunday at o. B. Coles.
Miss Mildred Thompson with a
party Of friends went boar riding
Sunday on Indian pond and they were
caught in the heavy shower. They
landed on an island and waited until
it was over, escaping any injuries
except a thorough wetting.
After a vacation of four weeks Pal
myra Grange held a grand good meeting
Saturday evening with c. r. McCrillis in
the chair. The usual amount Of bust
ness was disposed Of and the following
program presented: Song by the choir;
question. What Should Be the Relation
Of the Grange to the Agricultural Fairs?"
discussed by c. r. McCrillis, w. A. Blais-
dell and e. NJ. Frost; reading by Miss
Frances Lang; topics on domestic science
by Mrs. E. c. Leavitt and Mrs. c. r.
McCrillis; reading. Joseph Leblanc; re-
marks for the good Of the order. full of
enthusiasm regarding q Palmyra Grange
fair to be held this season: song by the
choir. Closed in form.
The heaviest shower Of rain fell In
this vicinity Sunday evening that was
ever known in these parts. A large
amount Of damage was done to the crops.
Mrs. Hattie Shackley and son Willard
Of Somerville arc at James Lsnpher's
for three weeks' visit.
Geo. Philbrick while dRving into the
barn on a load Of hay was thrown
against the upper casing Of the doorway
in such q manner a. to fracture a couple
Of ribs. He IL able to be out but not
able to work.
Mrs. Belle Pafkman aud Miss Alice
/ Parkman visited At Ellie Thorne's In st.
Adams last week.
Mrs. Peter Herbst Of waterviile IL Wis.
ting her sister. Mrs. BENT. Grant.
Miss Dorothy stackpois n visiting her
aunt in Norridgewock. - aI
Mr.. and Mrs. Manzar Turner q sEat
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