Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28
Town of Palermo Passes
Century Milestone.
Observance Of Her Centennial
Held in the Grove.
Many Former Residents Gather Around
the Native Hearth and Assist in
for All Present.

Palermo, Nc, June "I.-(SpeciaD.-
Palermo's centennial celebration.
Thursday, June %, was an entire sue
cess in every sense of the word, and
was participated in by more than $500
people. Much credit must be given to
the committee of arrangements, George
W. Crommett. Samuel Marden, NJ. J.
Nelson, S. r. Jones and f. T. Spratt,
for the thoroughness of the prepara-
ton, the excellent program, the perfect
harmony and the efficient manner in
which the whole affair was carried out.
The grove in which the celebration
was held is very beautiful the scenery
on all sides Of the approach can hardly
be surpassed and as the day was per-
feet there seemed nothing more to he
desired. The stage and seats We're nice
ly arranged SO that all could he COM
fortably seated to listen to the eXer-
cises.
First 4 fine selection was given by
the Liberty band, Rev. Norman Leach
Of China invoked Gods blessing on the
occasion.
A most pleasing and sincere address
Of welcome was given to all by w. S.
Jones in his most happy manner. He
is n graduate from Bates College and
one of orr most promising young men.
Then there was singing by the Branch
Mills choir. which did themselves JUS
tice which is saying n good deal.
Then came the historical address by
Rev. II. w. Abbott which was very in
Mr. Abbott put his while heart into the
work as is characteristic Of the man.
whether it is as road commissioner
erecting a steam mill or preaching the
Gospel believing that what is worth
doing ut all is worth doing well.
Next a solo by Harry Worthing was
finely rendered. We then listened to
an original poem read by T.. G. Bowler.
n fOrme townsman now, located in
Bethel and editor of 1.-THE Bethel
News" 1t was 4 fine poem and read in
very impressive manner and closely
| listened to.
Next a shlo by "thc sweet singer
Mrs. Helen Worthinr.
Then Hon. Oscar A. Marden of
| Stoughton,, Mass. another of our boys,
delivered the Grafton which was very
scholarly production. commanding close
attention., containing much entertain
| ing and valuable matter. 1t was appre-
ciatcd and applauded and with the 9TH
| erc will be preserved as history.
Then all repaired to the dining table
or the picnic baskets rs the case might
be and the afternoon was pleasantly
passed by meetings and greetings,
| lief IN hand r. tho
dancing which was enjoyed by the
| young folks both afternoon and even
ing.
| Altogether it was very enjoyable oc-
casion and Palermo should be proud Of
her children.
| The visitors from away in this i'm
mediate vicinity We're Hon. and Mrs.
Oscar a. Marden of StoughtOn. Frank
w. Marden and Harry Handy of Bos-
ton: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas a. Rove OF
| Newton. Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Black
Of Portland, Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Nor
ton of Augusta. Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Resse, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Carr of AL
bion. Miss Mary Marshall of Hudson,
S. i. SOulc of Lowell. Mr.. and Mrs.
| Yat6n Nelson Of Vermont, Mr.. and Mrs.
| Geo. Fowler of FreepOrt, Mr.. and Mrs.
| Alvin Fowler of Chelsea, F.. w. Pink
ham of Lynn. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wood
man. Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Jones. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Crosby. Mr.. and Mrs. r. i.
Marden, Nj. kidder and Miss Belinda
Bryant Of Fairfield. S. G. Norton. Mer-
ton Norton. Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey of Bel
| fast. Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Wood of Bev-
| crly. Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Nelson. Mr..
! and Mrs. Arno Little of VassalborO. Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Goodwin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Winslow Jaquith of Montville, Mrs. Ell
len Hunt of Unity. Mr.. and Mrs. C. w.
| IIussey of Watervillc.