August 7, Mrs. E.J. Thompson and son, Roland, returned to their home in Cambridge last Friday.

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1 August 7, 1914 Rev. Frank O. Tyler of Hudson is spending his vacation at his summer cottage, The Whiting. Miss Minnie Morrison, a former classmate of Ms. Tyler at the Normal School, Plymouth, is their guest. Miss Ethel Thompson, who has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Thompson, at Hilltop Farm, returned the latter part of the week to her home in Phillips, Me. Mrs. E.J. Thompson and son, Roland, returned to their home in Cambridge last Friday. Mrs. Bert Pray of Ayer, Mass., is the guest of her father, S.C. Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Fifield have been in town for a few days. The army worm has just made its appearance in several corn fields in Lee. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mentor at Lee Hill has been quarantined, on account of their daughter, Ruth, having the scarlet fever. Mrs. Osgood Hall and brother, Henry Harrington, of Cambridge, are stopping for the present with Miss Rhoda Davis at Pine Row. Several guests have arrived this week at Willow Homestead, among them are Mrs. Ada M. Frost of Kalamazoo, Mich., Mrs. Annie Finney, Mrs. Ralph Critcherson and son of Lynn, Edwin Wiggin of Swampscott, and Herbert Wiggin of Roxbury. The Misses Nellie and Amanda Randall of Boston, and Miss Alice Mathes of Chicago, are guests at Frank Randall s. Grant Farwell and wife of Boston arrived at his mother s, Mrs. Frank Dearborn, at Brookside Farm, August 6. A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. G.Y. Durgin, a brother, R. Fenno Caverly, and daughter Flora, of Chelsea, Mass., Mrs. Olive Hayes of Dover, Miss Ethel Durgin, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McDaniel, Alfred Durgin and children motored to Hampton Beach Wednesday, Farmers Day, returning by Rye and Portsmouth. Lee people were pleased to welcome so many old friends and some new faces at church last Sunday. Quite a number attended the reunion of the former pupils of Moses Cartland s school at Walnut Grove, some coming from Newmarket, others from Boston, Swampscott, Exeter and Barrington. After church a pleasant reunion was held at the old schoolhouse, which is still standing. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kellett of Methuen, Mass., are visiting Mrs. Susan Howe. Daniel Critcherson of New York has returned to Suzanne Cottage, and Mr. Howard s family are expected this week. Several ladies from Lee and Durham enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. George E. Chesley and daughter, of Lee, on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Chesley has the art of entertaining to perfection, and her guests always take away pleasant thoughts of their visits with her.

2 August 14, 1914 Frank Page of Dover spent the day Tuesday with Fred York. Simeon Hardy, who has been suffering severely from rheumatism, is spending a few weeks at Mr. Clemens, Mich., for treatment. Albert Durell of Lynn, Mass., spent the day Sunday at Eugene Foster s. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Howard came from New York Saturday and will spend a few weeks at Suzanne Cottage. Miss Bessie Cartland and lady friend of Dover are stopping at Walnut Grove. Mrs. Margaret Burleigh is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Cram of Greenwood, Mass., are spending their vacation at Nutwood. The first of the week Mrs. Frank R. Dearborn and son, Grant Farwell, and wife, went to Wolfeboro, where they have a cottage and are camping for a week or more near the Lake. Mrs. Olivia Hoitt Chamberlin, a native of Lee, who has for some time lived with her daughter, Mrs. Abbie Fuller, at Lafayette, Ind., passed away last Sunday, aged 76 years. The remains were brought here are committal services held at the Hoitt cemetery Thursday forenoon. She was laid by her husband, Ivory Chamberlin, who was buried there just four weeks ago. Mrs. Lulu Walker and little daughter spent two days the first of the week at John Walker s cottage at Bow Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reed, two children and maid arrived at Willow Homestead from New York last Saturday. Mr. Reed returned to New York Monday. Next Wednesday evening, August 19, there will be a mid-summer concert given at Grange hall, for the benefit of the Congregational society. We anticipate a fine programme and hope for a full house. Cake and ice cream will be for sale. Last Sunday Rev. L.W. Muttart organized a church in Madbury, called the Union Congregational Church, with 13 members, six receiving the rites of baptism. For several years the Lee pastors have held preaching services there Sunday afternoons.

3 August 21, 1914 Miss Bertha Tootill is spending a week with her father at York Beach. Mrs. George Callahan of Boston is a guest of Mrs. Frank R. Dearborn at Brookside Farm. Alfred Durgin and family went to Hampton Beach one day last week. Bert Hoitt, who has been stopping for a week at the old Hoitt homestead, now owned by Gorham Sawyer, returned to his home in Vermont Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Bradford of Boston are guests of the present at Mr. Sawyer s. Mrs. Mary E. Robinson of Merrimac, Mass., who has been visiting at Mr. and Mrs. George E. Chesley s the past week, has returned home. Word has been received from Simeon Hardy, who has been receiving treatment for rheumatism at Mt. Clement, Mich., that he is improving, and can walk without cane or crutch. He is expecting to return home the last of the week. Frank R. Dearborn has pressed six car-loads of hay from the farm of the late Albert DeMeritt. Mrs. William Priest took a trip over Lake Winnepesaukee Thursday. Donald Thompson returned home Tuesday, after spending a week with his grandmother, Mrs. Lewis, at Biddeford. Robert Thompson is visiting cousins in Winthrop, Mass. Mrs. Nellie Thompson and daughter, Bessie, are stopping for the present at their cottage at Riverside farm. Lee Tyler, son of Rev. F.O. Tyler, is stopping with his parents are their cottage. Julian and Mary Phillips of Framingham, Mass., came by auto last Friday and stopped over Sunday at the Cartland farm, Walnut Grove. Quincy Martin, who is now a traveling salesman for A.L. Reach of Boston, recently visited a few days at Chester Ellison s. Mr. Martin has not been in town for 16 years, when he was working at the Hale farm for Charles E. Thompson. Miss Grace Dodgy of Somerville, Mass., is stopping at Mrs. William Caldwell s for a short time.

4 August 21, 1914 cont. Fred P. Comings and Mrs. J.B. Walker went to Cornish, N.H., the first of the week to attend the observance of Old Home Week. Mr. Comings frequently visits Cornish on these occasions, as his parents formerly lived there. Tuesday, Dr. and Mrs. Barnes of Stratham came by auto, with Mrs. Hatch, also of Stratham, and dined with Mrs. Ora Howard, spending the afternoon at Willow Homestead. The concert at Grange hall Wednesday evening was sell attended and the hearty encores, which all were obliged to respond to, were evidence that all parts were highly enjoyed. Thanks are due to Mrs. E.B. Griffiths, Daniel Critcherson and George McDaniel for readings, to Miss Nellie Wiggin and Miss Ethel Durgin for vocal solos, and to Miss Grace Dodge and Miss Sadie Marion Griffiths for piano solos. Mrs. George Stimson, who lived on the North Side, passed away, after a protracted illness, at the age of 44 years. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon in the church, services being conducted by Rev. L.W. Muttart. Miss Ethel Durgin sang. A large number of relatives and friends attended and a large floral offering was a proof of the high esteem in which she was held. The bearers were Charles Langley, Benton Layn, Horace Caverno and Woodbury Sherburne. Thomas J. Davis, Esq., of Duluth, Minn., is not so well as usual this summer and is forced to five up his trip to New Hampshire and Lee. Mrs. Annie Rebecca Hall and her brother, Henry Harrington of Cambridge have returned to that city, via Durham. Rev. W.H. Hall is spending a month in Bangor, Me., visiting relatives. Mrs. Myra Gove is at Fred B. York s keeping house while Miss Bertha Tootill takes her annual vacation. Miss Rhoda J. Davis is to have a telephone installed at Pine Row. Recent visitors at Pine Row are Miss Susan Lane and Mrs. Eugene Foster.

5 August 28, 1914 On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Smith entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Darling of East Orange, N.J., Mrs. Georgie A. Darling, formerly of Boston, now of Newmarket, and Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Durell of Newmarket. Albert Durell of Somerville, Mass., unfortunately had four bones broken in one of his feet, caused by dropping a heavy piece of iron on it. Miss Nellie Wiggin went to Boston Monday to attend the funeral of an uncle, returning Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter York of Haverhill recently spent a day with Mrs. Margaret Burleigh. Mrs. Hatch of Somerville is the guest of Mrs. Hardy on the Mast road. Mrs. Susan Howe is entertaining Mrs. Sunderland of Dover and Mrs. Gould of Methuen, Mass. The quarantine has been removed from the house on Lee Hill, where Ernest Mentor s little girl had a light case of scarlet fever. Charles Cartland and two daughters came by auto from Dover last Sunday, passing the day at the farm. Miss Rhoda J. Davis has her feet scalded quite badly with hot water several days ago. Dr. Alice Chesley of Exeter is attending her, coming every other day. Matthew Harvey came with friends by auto from Epping last Sunday, calling at Hilltop farm. Jeremiah Smith Grange held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, with a larger attendance than for two months past, and a goodly literary programme was enjoyed.

6 August 28, 1914 cont. F.O. Fifield and wife, with Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins, came from Nashua last Saturday. Mrs. Fifield is remaining through the week. Work is soon to be commenced on the extension of the state road which was built last year, and which is to extend to Lee Hill. Ellsworth Garrity sprained an ankle quite badly last Saturday while jumping from his bicycle. G.Y. and Alfred Durgin s families, with Mrs. Olive Hayes of Dover, and George E. Chesley and family spent the afternoon Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McDaniel. Mrs. Frank Oldham went to Exeter Thursday. Simeon C. Hardy, and Mrs. George F. Hardy of Newmarket have returned from Mr. Clemens, Michigan, where they have been taking mineral baths for a few weeks. Many Lee people visited Dover to see the parade of the Old Home Week celebration on Wednesday. Frank Caldwell of Lee drove a four-horse team, drawing a cannon, in the parade. The beautiful home of Fred O. Tyler was burned flat to the ground Thursday forenoon. Mr. Tyler and family were in Dover, and there was no one on the premises when the fire was discovered by the mail carrier. He gave the alarm, and three neighbors hurried to the scene, broke into the house and found the dining room in flames. They succeeded in saving all the furniture on the lower floor except that of te dining room. The barn, being across the road, did not catch. This house was built by Harry W. Haines and is said to have cost $10,000.

7 September 4, 1914 All roads lead to Rockingham Fair this week. Many Lee people are attending. The Mutual Improvement Society meets this (Friday) evening. Miss Elizabeth Fanger of Boston is the guest of Mrs. Frank Oldham. William L. Priest has left Farmington and is now employed at the power station of the Newmarket Electric Co. We are sorry to hear that James B Walker lost a valuable horse Monday. Miss Rhoda J. Davis, who was quite badly scalded last week, is now boarding at Mr. Hall s (Nutwood Farms), Durham. Mrs. James W. Walker and son, Bartlett, of Dover are visiting with Mrs. Walker s sister, Mrs. William Carpenter. Rev. Francis O. Tyler, who is stopping at his cottage in town, preached last Sunday for Rev. W.L. Muttart. The sacrament of the Lord s supper will be administered at the church next Sunday. Roland W. Thompson, who spent most of his boyhood days in Lee, and Miss Hazel Parsons of Lawrence, Mass., were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. John Randall and wife are guests of Mr. Randall s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Randall. He has been a teacher for several years in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is now going to the State Normal School at Salem, Mass., where he will teach. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Howard left town Thursday, and have returned to New York. Grant Farwell and wife of Boston, after spending a few weeks at his mother s, Mrs. Frank Dearborn, and in camp, returned home Tuesday, much improved in health. Mr. Callihan came from Boston Thursday of last week and spent a few days at Brookside Farm, returning home with his wife last Saturday. Miss Bertha Tootill returned home Tuesday from a two weeks visit at York Beach, and stopping a few days in Dover during Old Home week. Mr. and Mrs. Byron, daughter and son, of Lynn, Mass., are guests at Willow Homestead. Alphonso Jones is the republican nominee for representative to the General Court, while Benton Lane is the choice of the democrats, defeating Granville Thompson in the primary by one vote.

8 September 11, 1914 Schools in town commenced Tuesday, with the same teacher as last term. Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Nichols of Winchester, Mass., are guests at G.Y. Durgin s. J. True Bartlett returned Monday from a two weeks stay at Woodsville, N.H. Born, September 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Morton LaSalle, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bartlett went to Exeter last Sunday, Mrs. Bartlett remaining a few days. James B. Walker spent the day Wednesday in Machester. Mr. Mary Bean of Boston is a guest for a few days at The Ranche. Mrs. Clarence Fernald returned Sunday from a visit in Haverhill. While there she attended the Rockingham Fair at Salem, N.H. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy of Somerville, Mass., who have been spending the summer in the Philip Chesley house, returned home this week. Rev. L.W. Muttart has recently sold his horse to William Ryan. The many friends of Rev. F. Albert Arbuckle, who is now preaching in Antrim, N.H., will be pleased to congratulate him on the arrival Sunday of a daughter, Marie Comings Arbuckle. Miss Helen Lane, Miss Gertrude Mckay and John Sawyer have entered Dover High School this year. Many of the people living around Lee Hill have been losing various crops from their gardens. From one place nearly a bushel of peas were picked, and others have lost plums, tomatoes, melons, etc. Jeremiah Smith Grange held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, and after working the first degree had a good programme. George E. Chesley and family, with Alfred Durgin s family, went to York Beach last Saturday, to attend the reunion held on Labor Day at George Bixby s cottage, the Overlook. The first meeting this season of the Woman s Missionary Society was held in the vestry Wednesday afternoon. Most of the time was devoted to entertaining the small children. Cake, ice cream and candies were served. Mrs. Jane Thompson of Haverhill and Mrs. Lewis of Biddeford are guests at Granville Thompson s. Miss Donna Lewis, a sister of Mrs. Thompson, met with an accident several days ago. In stepping out of a door she fell on the steps and injured her shoulder very badly.

9 September 18, 1914 Rev. Francis O. Tyler and family closed their cottage last Saturday and have returned to Hudson. Mrs. Charles Hardy, son and daughter, of Ayer, Mass., have been spending a few days at Simeon C. Hardy s, Lee Hook. They returned in their auto, accompanied by Simeon Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peach of Malden, Mass., are guests at Howard Glidden s. Miss Marion Dudley commenced Tuesday another year s work at New Hampshire College. Charles Cartland s family, who have spent most of their summer vacation at Walnut Grove, have returned to Dover. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith visited last Sunday with Mr. Smith s brother, Jesse Smith, at Nottingham. Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDaniel have been stopping at James B Walker s for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cartland of Lynn are guests at Willow Homestead. Albert Dudley has been kept busy cutting ensilage with his new ensilage cutter. Frank Reed arrived at Willow Homestead from New York Thursday and will return Friday with his family, who have been boarding there for several weeks. The congregation at church last Sunday were sorry to hear Rev. L.W. Muttart give his resignation. He feels obliged to close his labors in Lee October 3, on account of a bad throat trouble. He is anticipating going to the far west, as he has two sons living in the state of Washington.

10 September 25, 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff Mason spent a few days last week in Dover. Alphonso Jones made an exhibit of fruit at Rochester fair. John C. Bartlett visited his brother, Edward Bartlett, in Exeter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Smith, in company with Dr. and Mrs. Towle of Newmarket, took an auto trip to the White Mountains, returning Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. True Bartlett drove to Northwood Saturday, returning Sunday. Roy Smith came from Haverhill last Saturday and made a week-end visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith. Mrs. Margaret Burleigh, who has been ill, is much improved in health. Charles Randall of Amesbury is a visitor at John C. Bartlett s. Mrs. Della Hamilton Rollins of Foxcroft, Me., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Frank Oldham. Samuel Lane, one of our elderly citizens, living on the North Side, recently passed his 82d birthday, and is in good health, as he was able to assist in cutting bushes and digging potatoes. Mrs. Knox of Epping, William Ellison and daughter, and Frank Twombly of Barrington were visitors at Chester Ellison s Sunday. Mrs. Abbie Wiggin of Exeter is spending a few weeks at her farm on the Epping road. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown of Deerfield spent Sunday and Monday with her there. Mrs. Frank Oldham went to Boston Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Peach entertained an automobile party from Lynn the first of the week at her father s, Howard Glidden. Mr. and Mrs. Abel Haley and daughter, Mary Christine, of Wolfeboro are spending a two-weeks vacation at Brookside Farm. M.P. McLaughlin of Wakefield, Mass., was a guest at Gilman Durgin s Monday. When he returned Mr. and Mrs. Durgin accompanied him in his auto, also Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Nichols returned to Winchester with them. Mr. and Mrs. Durgin returned home Wednesday, after visiting in Wakefield and Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. Spinney of Lynn stopped over Sunday at Willow Homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Wiggin and son are spending several days there. Nancy Foss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newell Foss, formerly of Lee, now of Rochester, was married to Albert Evans of Lynn, Mass., Tuesday, Sept.16. After returning from a wedding tour, a reception was held Tuesday evening of this week at the home of the bride s parents.

11 October 2, 1914 The Mutual Improvement Society meets this (Friday) evening. Miss Bertha Tootill spent Sunday in Newmarket. Miss Howe has closed her house for the present, and is staying with her sister in Methuen, Mass. Several relatives of Miss Ethel Davis dined at Willow Homestead last Sunday; among them were Mr. and Mrs. Poore and Miss Gladys Poore of Exeter, John Prescott and sister of Raymond. The remains of Arthur Stimpson, brother of Curtis Stimpson, were brought from Epping Monday for interment in Lee Hill cemetery. J.B. Walker went to Wolfeboro on business Wednesday. Frank Heaton of Boston visited his sister, Mrs. Daniel Fernald, last week. A party from Knights of Pythias Lodges of Durham and Dover had a supper at Fred Comings Tuesday evening. Several strangers were at church last Sunday. Wesley Harvey and Miss Tuttle from Nottingham and Mrs. Buck of Haverhill came with Mr. and Mrs. Gerrish. J.M. Berry and wife of Everett, Mass., were guests for a few days at Irving G. Chesley s, and on Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Berry with Mr. and Mrs. Chesley spent the day at George E. Chesley s. Mr. and Mrs. Abel Haley returned to Wolfeboro Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Edgerly of Swampscott, Mass., was in town this week. Mrs. Cate and Mrs. Frank Davis of Portsmouth stopped over night Tuesday with Mrs. Frank Stimpson. Mrs. Clara J. and Mrs. Mary A. Emerson of Methuen, Mass., are guests at Sargent Jenkins. Word has been received from Mrs. Frank Oldham, who went to the Homeopathic hospital in Boston last week for a surgical operation, that she is improving as well as could be expected. We are sorry to lose any of our townspeople. Mr. and Mrs. William O. Thompson are to leave town very soon, and are going to New York. Rev. L.W. Muttart and family expect to leave for the West the last of the week, hoping that a change may be beneficial to Mr. Muttart s health. He preached a very impressive farewell sermon last Sunday. A church social was held last Monday evening at the vestry. A good number were present. Refreshments were served, and at the close a purse of money was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Muttart. On Tuesday the pastor and two delegates, Arthur J. Thompson and Mrs. William Caldwell, attended the annual meeting of the Strafford County Association of Congregational Churches, which has held in the First Church, Dover, Tuesday and Wednesday.

12 October 9, 1914 There will be preaching services at the chapel every Sunday until further notice. Rev. George H. Coffin, Jr., supplied the pulpit last Sunday. Mrs. G.Y. Durgin went to Boston last Thursday, and visited friends in Chelsea, returning Tuesday of this week. Dr. Alice Chesley of Exeter called on Miss Rhoda Davis last Sunday. Mrs. Harvey Kennedy, who has been visiting for a week with her sister, Mrs. David Mitchell, returned Wednesday to her home in Thetford, Vt. The remains of James Buzzell, a former resident of Lee, were brought here for interment last Sunday. The funeral was held at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Many relatives and friends were present. Services were conducted by Rev. William Ramsden of Newmarket. The bearers were Masons of Rising Star Lodge of Newmarket F.H. Durgin, True E. Smith, Bela Kingman and Fred P. Comings. Music by a quartette from Newmarket. Arthur E. Thompson, wife and son have come to Willow Homestead for the winter. William H. Thompson went to Boston Tuesday and is visiting in Cambridge. Rev. and Mrs. Francis O. Tyler of Hudson are spending a few days this week at their cottage in Lee. The beauty of the October foliage is at its best. Miss Ethel Durgin, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McDaniel, visit Rochester Grange last Saturday evening. Mrs. James B. Walker entertained the Art Needlework Department of the Durham Woman s Club at a whist party last Friday afternoon. Over 40 were present. Miss Elsie Willey received the first prize, Mrs. Effie Griffiths the second prize, Mrs. Ethel Stimpson the consolation. Dainty refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Fifield passed the week-end at Breezy Hill. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bartlett spent a few days recently with friends in Amesbury and Exeter. Charles Smith of Winthrop, Mass., a nephew, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Thompson. Mrs. Lewis returned to her home in Biddeford, Wednesday. Apple picking and hunting coons and gray squirrels seem to give occupation to many of the men just at present. Della Hamilton Rollins is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Frank Oldham, who is in a hospital in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Dudley went to Danville, Wednesday, to visit Mr. Dudley s mother, and will return Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William O. Thompson are expecting to go to Florida in

13 October 9, 1914 cont. A few weeks to spend the winter, and will return to New York in the spring. The elder Mrs. Thompson, who has been in town most of the summer at the Thompson farm, is expecting to go to New York in a few weeks. Mrs. Carrie Ellison spent the day in Dover Wednesday. The Woman s Missionary meeting has held at Mrs. Frank Randall s Wednesday afternoon. A good number were present. After the programme a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments served.

14 October 16, 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith spent the day last Sunday with friends in Haverhill, Mass. Mrs. James B. Walker passed the day last Thursday in Boston. Miss Mollie Costello of Boston was the guest of Mrs. William Carpenter over Columbus Day. Mrs. Abbie Dudley of Danville is visiting with her son, George A. Dudley. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Wiggin, Oct.9, a son. Mrs. Wiggin was formerly Helen Thompson. John Conlon of Beverly, Mass., spent last week with Miss Mary Connor. Mr. and Mrs. John Randall and son, John, came from Salem, Mass., last Saturday, and made a week-end visit with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Randall. Miss Marion Dudley spent Columbus day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Dudley. Miss Nellie Wiggin is spending four weeks vacation, visiting her nephew, Lee Wiggin, at Woodsville for two seeks and before her return will visit in Hancock, N.H. George Huckins of South Lee is quite ill. At the last missionary meeting Mrs. Frank Randall was chosen a delegate to attend the state missionary meeting to be held in Exeter, Oct. 22. Chester Ellison is having steel roofing put on his barn. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cram spent Sunday and Monday at Nutwood. Elliott Wellington was fortunate in securing a raccoon weighing 20 pounds one day this week. A son of Eugene Stillson of Portsmouth, formerly of Lee, passed away in Portsmouth and is to be buried there Thursday. His age was 18 years. The regular meeting of Jeremiah Smith Grange was held Tuesday evening. A good programme was furnished and the second degree worked. Delavan s comet has been seen plainly in the early evening this week. Mr. and Mrs. James B. Walker, in company with Mr. and Mrs. John Walker of Newmarket, took an auto trip Wednesday to the upper part of the state, visiting Dixville Notch and other places. The annual harvest festival of the Congregational society will be held at Grange hall Thursday evening, October 22. The harvest supper and other attractions will be presented.

15 October 23, 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff Mason returned to Lee last Sunday, after spending two weeks in Boston and New York. Mrs. Vine Smith recently entertained her brother, John F. Doane of Boston, and a cousin, William Smith, of Wellfleet, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fernald are spending a week or two with their daughter, Mrs. Florence Jones, at Farmington. Mr. and Mrs. Walter York of Haverhill, Mass., recently visited Mr. York s mother, Mrs. Daniel Burleigh. There was a special meeting of the Grange Tuesday evening. The third degree was worked. At the next meeting, Oct. 27, the deputy, Simes Frink of Portsmouth, is expected. The first and fourth degrees will be exemplified and a harvest supper served. Curtis Stimson and his granddaughter, Mrs. Ernest Mentor, and two children, have gone to Danbury, Conn., to visit Mrs. Mentor s sister. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McDaniel visited the Grange in Somersworth Tuesday evening. It was inspection night, Mr. McDaniel being the deputy. Mrs. Hattie Allen of Machias, Me., is a guest of Eugene Foster.

16 October 30, 1914 The harvest supper last week met with great success. A large number were present. After the supper was served, a pleasing programme was given. The fruit and vegetables for sale at auction brought exceedingly high prices. The receipts were very gratifying to the committees in charge. Mrs. Gilman Y. Durgin took a trip to Boston Thursday of last week. Miss Martha B. Walker and Mrs. May Burpee of Newmarket spent the week end with Mrs. James B. Walker. Albert Smith of Nottingham visited last Sunday at his brother s, Walter Smith. Robert G. Durgin of Newmarket spent two days this week at Sargent Jenkins. Charles Cartland of Dover called last Sunday at Walnut Grove Farm, and Miss Lucia Cartland passed a week there, and returned to Dover with her father. Mr. and Mrs. Abel Haley of Wolfeboro spent three days this week at Brookside Farm. Fred B. Tyler, who lost his house by fire this fall, has hired Elmer Cram s house Nutwood for the winter. Mr. Tyler is not intending to rebuild until spring. Woodruff Mason has bought Oak Cottage, formerly owned by Simeon C. Hardy, in Lee Hook, and Mr. and Mrs. Mason have moved in this week. Several political candidates are in evidence this week. Frank Oldham and Mr. and Mrs. Rollins returned from Boston on Wednesday. Mrs. George Demeritt is quite ill. Arthur McDaniel was called to Portsmouth Tuesday, as he is a juror in the United States Court.

17 October 30, 1914 cont. Alfred C. Durgin had family took an auto trip to Nashua Tuesday. Mrs. Carrie Weeden of Weymouth, Mass., is in town this week. David Davis of Duluth, Minn., has been in town for a week, visiting at Pine Row. He left town Wednesday morning. On Tuesday Mr. Davis took his aunt, Miss Rhoda Davis, Miss Mary York and Miss Bertha Tootill to Dover for an automobile ride. The semi annual visit of the deputy to Jeremiah Smith Grange, Tuesday evening, brought a large attendance. Several neighboring granges were represented. The first and fourth degrees were exemplified, followed by a bountiful collation. An interesting programme was furnished, and the grange was closed at a late hour. Beulah J., wife of Frank L. Oldham, passed away at the Homeopathic Hospital in Boston October 22, where she had gone four weeks ago for surgical treatment. Everything in human power was done for her restoration, but it was not to be. Mrs. Oldham was well known in this section, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was 53 years of age, and is survived by a husband, one daughter (Mrs. Roy Rollins of Dover, Me.), her mother, two sisters and one brother, beside nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Mrs. Oldham s funeral services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Crane, at 30 Gorham street, West Somerville, Mass., and were largely attended. The minister spoke highly of the deceased, and his remarks were very appropriate. One side of the room in which the body reposed was entirely banked with beautiful pieces of flowers, testifying in their mute way to the esteem and love that follows her. Burial was in the family lot in Waltham, Mass.