Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-18

PALERMO.

\ very happy affair occurred on
Marden Hill in Palermo. May :, it be-
ing the 18th anniversary of the mar
riage of Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Goodwin.
During the afternoon and evening their
pleasant home was filed with their
many friends who came from
far and near to congratulate
and rejoice with them. A bounti
full collation. was served at 4
O'Clock to which all did ample justice.
in which all We're deeply interested.
Rev. II. F. Wood acted as master of
ceremonies. First the happy couple
entered the parlor and We're reunited
in marriage with an impressive cere-
mOny by Rev. Mr.. Wood. Then fol-
lowed a beautiful poem written for the
occasion by Mrs. Hatch. mother of the
bride. AS Mrs. Hatch read her beauti-
full and appropriate poem those present
could hardly realize that she is now
- years of age. Rev. Mr.. Hinckley,
former pastor. could not be present and
sent a poem which was read by Mrs.
Knowles and was greatly enjoyed by
all present. Mrs. Wingate. a cousin of
Mrs. Goodwin. also sent poem which
was read by Mrs. Nellie Marden. Then
followed impromptu addresses by Rev.
Mr.. Wood and many of the friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin. The happy
couple We're most generously remem-
bered by their neighbors and friends.
showing the high esteem in which they
are held. Among the presents We're
beautiful silver service. two silver
teapots. a silver coffee pot, berry and
salad dishes, syrup pitcher. and silver
spoons and knives and forks and sugar
shells almost without number. Mrs.
Goodwin's Sunday school class of little
girls gave her half dozen beautiful
ground glass tumblers on each of
which is engraved the Lords prayer.
In addition to all these presents was
noticed a very generous tray of cash.
1t was a very delightful occasion and
greatly enjoyed by all present. At a
late hour the company broke up wish
ing for Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin many
returns of the anniversary of their
marriage.
LIBERTY.
Salmon fishing in Lake George is
lively. From three to ten fish weigh
each day. Among the fishermen here
now are p. o. Vickery and c. o. lib
belts of Augusta. L. p. Haskell and
NJ. w. Levenseller of Waldoboro. and
H. A. Thorndike Of West Searsmont.
The salmon are beauties w. d. Sanford
caught on Monday that weighed ten
pounds.
L. p. Prescott. the village merchant
was buried. Friday. with Masonic
honors. He was member of Liberty
Lodge Of st. Georges chapter. X. A.
NJ. and of Arbutus chapter. o. f. s.,
and also a member of Georges Valley
Grange. He had been selectman of the
town several years and chairman
of the board. He will be greatly
missed by a large circle Of friends.
Mr.. Prescott built two stores in town.
The first was destroyed by fire in 1892
but his courage never failed him. he
Immediately went to work and erected
n fire building, the best in town. He
was always busy, never afraid to put
his hand to whatever he was engaged
and it has often been said he had not
a law bone in his body. Death was
caused by typhoid fever and pneu-
monia. He leaves a widow to mourn
his loss.
Spring has come quite early, most OF
the farmers are doing their planting
and the gardens are now being taken
care Of earlier than usual. Grass
never looked better and the hay crop
| bids fair to be a success.
r. Sibley of the firm of Swan &
Sibley Bros, was in town, this week.
from Belfast on business.
Frank p. Wilson of Belfast will de-
liver the Grafton here Memorial day.