Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
W|NSLOW


Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hodges, Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Reed. Joseph Reed, Re-
beccac. Mary and Margaret Reed. took
dinner Sunday with Henry Reed 1t
being his S1st birthday. Mr.. Reed Is
a Civil War veteran. belonging at first
to the Goth Maine Infantry. He was
discharged for disability after being
in the hospital with measles and mala-
ria. Having recuperated he reenlisted
in the navy. chasing the blockade run
ners in southern waters. He passed
some time in Missouri when a young
man, working on the railroad. He is
also we'll acquainted in Florida, having
owned and operated an orange farm
in Orange City. lie returned from his
last visit at his southern property last
April.
He is one Of the few people who
have camped on top of Mt. Katahdin,
and can tell how the wind blows there.
In all of his travels he has carried an
observing eye and retentive memory.
and has a very interesting collection
of curios. Perhaps the most remark
able part of his collection is a guam
tity of shells and stones from his own
farm and the vicinity. He is an au-
thority on botany as we'll as geology.
Market gardening has been a speciality
with him and his excellent products
arc enjoyed by many.
Mrs Augustus Kidder has returned
from two weeks visit in Bangor with
her daughter. Mrs. William Stetson.
Mrs. Marshall Tilton OF Oakland
passed the day yesterday with her
brothers wife, Mrs. Charles kidder OF
Clinton avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Eaton returned
home late Tuesday after attending the
auto show and theatre in Portland.
Ernest Stuart of the Cushman road
has the measles.
Mrs Emile Dumont OF the China
road, who was recently operated on ut
the Sisters hospital is reported as
getting on finely.
Mrs. Chester Heath of the China road
has returned from New Hampshire.
where she was called by the serious
illness of her father.
Charles Wilson was called to VIM
throp yesterday on business.
Mrs. Flora Dodge of High street.
Waterville. was a visitor yesterday at
the home of her sister. Mrs. Charles
Drummond of tho Augusta road.
Mrs. Arthur Reynolds of the China
road is confined to her home by Sc
we're cold.
Hermon Dumont, who is employed in
Massachusetts, was called home by
the illness of his mother.
Mrs. J. w. Perkins had an Ill turn
Tuesday night.
Mrs. Addison Bragg is still confined
to her bed. Mr.. Bragg is able to sit
up part of the day. They are being
cared for by a grandson from AUGUSTA
and their daughter, Mrs. Olive Phll-
lips.
BENJAMIN and Catherine Blackwell
ere suffering from bad coughs.
Pauline Smith is confined TO thc
house with measles
Mrs. Floyd Blackwell of Fairfield was
a guest yesterday at the home OF her
brother. d. j. Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Reed have left
for Russell, Kas., where he will engage
in work on one Of the ranches oil
Charles Sutton of Colorado Springs.
George Eames is recovering from
the measles.
A fine dinner was served at the sew
ing circle Wednesday and was lnuch
appreciated by the gentlemen who at
tended. The next dinner committee is
Mrs Day and Mrs. Dolliff.
opcns at 10 A. NJ. with a discussion on
GOOD Habits and What They Do AT
II o'clock comes "A demonstration on a
balanced meal, which is served ut IL.
After a recess Meal Planning is dis
cussed Mt 1870. What VIII We Have
10 Eat?" at 2.30: Exercising Tor
Health" Mt $50: at 3.35, THE Food
Preservation Budget.
FRIDAYS program deals with menus
and community meals, commencing
nron,nt,v Mt 10 A. NJ. All are welcome
whether Farm Bureau members or not.
Meetings Thursday. Friday and Satur-
day in the Winslow Congregational
vestry.
Mrs. Bertha Wycr of Cottage street,
Fairfield, was caller yesterday at the
home of Mrs. T.. c. Hooper.
Mrs. Lester Simpson, who was called
10 china Friday morning by the Sc
rious illness of Mrs. Howard Simpson,
who was suffering from tonsilitis, re-
turned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred Rollins is now able to
walk about the house.
Wesley Wilson came home from coll
,ege last night, called home by the
death Of his grandmother. Mrs. Edward
Crosby.
Miss Doris Rowe of Burnham, VINO
has been at the home Of George flames
this winter. is convalescing from the
measles.
Mrs. w. S. Mansfield is Ill at her
home on Halifax street.
X. l.. Erwin starts about 10 teams
hauling in the ice business today.
John Towards English bull terrier
has disappeared and the family is
anxious to find some trace of the, dog.
He Is white with little black on his
rose and answers to the name OF
King. There are no letters on his
collar.
l.. S. Miles received carload Of
-four last night.
The Winslow quintet Is to play an
important game with Waterville High
toys Friday evening at Winslow Town
hall.