Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14
Dexter.
Mrs. Frances Bradbury

The death of Mrs. Frances Brad
bury, one Of Dexter's oldest women,
occurred at her home on Spring
street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Bradbury suffered a slight
shock two weeks ago and had been
gradually failing since. She had been
confined to a wheel chair all winter
Iect remained intact until nearly the
end. She was SO years of age and
until the last illness her faculties of
sight and hearing were only slightly
impaired and she was a great reader.
Mrs. Frances BradburySwas born in
Amesbury, Mass, in 1881. where she
received her education and was
married in 1851 to Albert f. Brad
bury Of Newburyport, Mass. They
came to Dexter in 1861 where they
had since lived, Mr.. >Bradubry's
death occurring many years ago.
She is survived by four grandchil-
dren, John Brigham, a teacher in
the middle west: Miss Ethelinde
Brigham, who Is q teacher in DAY.
export, Iowa; Albert Brigham Of
Medford. Mass; Mrs. Grey Card Of
Somerville. Mass.
Miss Brigham and Mrs. Card
were with her at the time Of her
death and Albert Brigham will come
for the services which are to be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Church Of the Messiah.
Episcopal, Of which the deceased was
a valued member. Rt. Rev. Ben
jamin Brewster Of Portland will Of
flciate. The remains will be taken to
East Newburyport, Mass, for burial.
One of the charter members of the
Dexter Woman's Literary club. 1t Is
safe to say that no one else in the
organization has the record of SO
many years Of active service. She
held in turn the various offices in teh
club and her papers will long be re-
membered by the older members.
Several years after her attendance at
the meetings ceased. she wrote
papers at home to be read at the
meetings. She will long be remem-
bered for her beautiful Christian
character and neighborly spirit.
The members of the Dexter Wom-
ans club are asked to meet at the
home of Mrs. Grace Gould, Spring
street, Wednesday afternoon at 100
to attend the services for the late
Mrs. Frances Bradbury. which will
be held at the Church Of the Messiah
at 2 o'clock.
The meeting Of the Congrega tional
Ladies' Aid which was to have been
held at the home Of Mrs. Charles
Hutchinson, Thursday afternoon. will
be held at the home of Mrs. Fannie
Crosby on account Of the illness of
Mrs. Hutchinson.
John Snow OF this town was ar
raigned before Judge Stone in the
municipal court Monday, charged
with the sale Of alcohol at his home.
where q search and seizure took
place Sunday. Snow entered q plea
Of not guilty and was defended by
Leon c. Brown Of Milo. After the
evidence was presented. Judge Stone
found Snow guilty and imposed a
Jail sentence Of two months and a
fine Of 500 and costs. The respon-
dent appealed and furnished bail of
$500 for his appearance at the Sep
temper term of superior court, his
hondsmen being William o. Hilton
and Henry Kelley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Parcher of
Needham. Mass, are visiting rela-
tives here.
Mr.. ana Mrs. L. w. Sanborn Of
Portland were in town Monday.
E. II. Haskell Of Augusta was In
Dexter Monday on business.
Henry Hersey, living on the State
road to Dover-Foxcroft, has sold his
place to Leslie HUH of Waterville.
who Will make extensive repairs and
conduct q tea house ana roadside
lunch during the summer months.
The location IL fine for such an es-
adjustment and win be the only one