Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
VASSALBORO

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change. died at his home, 267 West
Dennison street, Melrose, Mass, Tues
day, from pneumonia, after q short
illness. Mr.. Sturges was born in Vas
salboro, Me, but went to Boston as
a young man and lived in Roxbury
for a long time. In 1875 he moved to
Melrose and had lived there since.
For many years he was engaged in
the fruit and produce business in Bos-
ton. but retired about 10 years ago.
Four sons survive, Frank P. Sturges
of Melrose, Allan Fl. Sturges Of Hing
ham, William H. and Dwight G. Stur-
ges of Melrose, also two brothers. The
deceased was a member Of Joseph
Warren Lodge Of Masons Of Roxbury.
EAST-Col. c. H. Osgood was a
recent guest of friends in town.
Mrs. Ada Lord has returned to the
village and expects to remain through
the winter.
David Henley of Oak Grove Semi
nary was a dinner guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. David Gates Sunday.
The Round Table met with Miss
Edith Priest Friday evening. A very
interesting and instructive program
was given.
Miss Jennie Priest has closed her
home and will pass the remainder Of
the winter with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Gray.
The Neighborhood Club met with
Mrs. Josephine Priest Saturday after
noon and passed a very pleasant hour
together.
The Library Association meeting will
be held Thursday evening, Jan. 21 A
supper will be given from $50 until
73O, the proceeds being used to defray
expenses incurred repairing the library
building. A program Of an educational
character will be given as follows:
Original paper, Causes Of the War in
Europe" by B. H. Gates; "Belgium's
Sells Sacrifice to Save England and
France" Andrew Melvin: America to
Belgium" Miss Edna Emery; Gray
Knitting, Chesterfield Marden: "Ap-
peal to the Women of America by the
Queen of the Belgians." Miss Theda
Holman; "A Belgian Lullaby" Melvina
Mosse: Sailing of the Harpalyce,"
Mrs. Annie NJ. Priest Each month a
program of similar educational value
The regular meeting of Vassalboro
Grange will occur Tuesday evening.
Jan. 10. A program will be furnished
by the n. L. L. Club which will be
both humorous and entertaining.
Mrs. Sarah Marden has been enter
tanning Mrs. Anna Robinson of Vassal-
boro.e
The Ladies' Aid gave Dollar social
and supper Tuesday evening at the
vestry. Over $50 were added to the
treasury.
The Epworth League service at the
NJ. E. church Sunday evening, Jan. II.
Will be in charge of a delegation of Y.
NJ. c. A. men from Colby College.
Little Helen Gates has been quite ill
for several days.
Miss Mildred Doe of Augusta passed
the weekend at her home at China
Lakeside.
Mrs. Harry McKechnie and little
daughter, Lila, were guests Tuesday of
relatives in Oakland.
Harry Marden, an electrician in the
L. 5. Army. is on 30-day furlough.
but on his return will be stationed at
Fort Mckinley in Portland
NaSSalboro Grange will hold its reeu-
lar meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 10.
The program will be in charge of the
n. U. L. Club of Stanley Hill and will
no doubt be the best of the season.
They will present the "Spinsters Con-
vention." Light refreshments will be
served.
Mrs. H. S. Marden was the guest of
relatives in Augusta for a few days
last week.
Mrs. H. S. Marden was the guest of
relatives in Augusta for a few DAYS
last week.
Mrs. Celene Forsythe and sister, Miss
Eva Butterfield, have closed their
house for the winter and will STAY in
Waterville.
j. G. Bradley was obliged to return
home Tuesday and is now on the sick
list.