Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-21
MOUNT VERNON.


Mount Vernon Lodge of the Amer,-
can Royal Circle was Instituted at
lower Masonic hall. Friday evening,
with a charter list Of twenty members,
The lodge was instituted by Organizer
H. l.. Strickland Of Augusta. After the
secret work the doors were thrown
open to invited guests and a social hour
was thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
After refreshments had been served. r.
w. Leighton, Esq. in a few brief re-
marks, introduced Mr.. Strickland, who
gave a very interesting and instructive
talk upon life insurance. dwelling par
ticularly upon the advantages offered
under the plan Of the Circle.
Minnehonk Lodge. l. o. o. F.. enter
tanned visitors from the Odd Fellows
lodge ut Livermore Falls, Wednesday
evening. A large number of guests and
members Of the local lodge were
present and the occasion was in all re-
spects a pleasant and enjoyable one.
A very pleasant social function of the
last week was a reception at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. &. L. ". tyler. Wednes
day evening. June IA. it being the for
tieth anniversary of their marriage. A
large number Of friends and acquain-
tances were present to wish the couple
y many happy returns of the day and the
occasion was one of enjoyment to all.
The lawn in front of the house was
prettily decorated with Chinese Ian
terms and several selections were
rendered by the Mt. Vernon brass
band. The occasion was made
particularly enjoyable from the fact
that all three of Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler's
children were present, Mrs. J. w. North
Of Augusta, Mrs. H. E. Williams and
Allston w. Tyler.
c. w. Mansur, the well-known pro-
prietor of the West Mt. Vernon tannery,
and formerly member of the board Of
selectmen, has recently purchased a
new automobile, 1t being the first vehi-
Gle of this kind owned in Mt. Vernon.
Mr.. Mansur, during the past week, has
put in his time in thoroughly enjoying
his purchase and in treating his nu-
merous friends to flying trips about the
streets of the village.
Flag day was flttingly observed. last
Tuesday. by the ladies' of the Relief
Corps OF Mt. Vernon. Literary and
L. W ".
F. hall and a supper was served.
Among those registered at the Mount
Vernon during tire past week. were Mr..
and Mrs. Judson Cross Of Augusta and
Mr.. F1ynt Of the Journal.
+ 1t is said by some of our experienced
anglers that the fishing in Flying pond
has never been better than 1t is this
season. Several large catches have
been reported recently. The largest fish
taken from the pond this season was
caught during the last week. 1t being a
six and one-holf pound togue.
r. w. Leighton, Esq. was in Angus
Ia. Friday and Saturday. on business
trip.
Mrs. Caroline G. Woods Of Augusta
is passing the summer at the home OF
her sister. Mrs. M. r. Leighton.
Miss Ella F. Lawton, who is passing
the summer in Mt. Vernon. was in Au-
gusta for a few days. last week.
The primary school at the village has
been closed owing to the epidemic Of
wrooping cough which has beer
spreading among the children of the
town.
H. S. Russ. manager of the Mt. Yer.
non Telephone Co.. has had a crew o.
men busy at work during the past few
days setting poles and stringing wires
through Main street preparatory t.
making connections at the new centra
office about to be established in the vii
lage.
Miss Margaret Cram, teacher Of Eng
"a, JSye, a
returned home for the summer.
Miss Doll c. Leighton. who has beer
in attendance at the Pennington Nor
NAL school. this spring. has returned t
her home in this town.
Mrs. Mildred f.. Severy attended tn
graduation exercises at the Norma
school at Pennington. Thursday.
Mrs. Harry Halves of Vassalboro. i
passing a few days with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilman.
E. L. Bean and Chas Kingsbury hav
recently completed painting the resi-
derce of Mrs. Ella Philbrick.
1t is rumored that E. L. Bean has re
Gently purchased a new boat which n
will place in Lake Minnehonk.
Mr. NJ. IS. Gilman has crew at worl
relaihting his house in the village.
Work at the sawmills still continue
Inintt rrupted and the season promise
to be a record breaker in the lumbe
business.
DIR. II. F. Shaw has purchased piece
Of real estate in several nefghborin
towns. 1t is understood that these pur
chases were made for investment. an
that he does not contemplate an
change of residence.
Last Friday evening the Sunda
school board of the Methodist churc
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: Superintendent. H. W
Weber: assistant superintendent. "
b. Reed: secretary and treasurer. Mr'
B. F. Allen: teachers. H. w. Webbel
w. B. Reed. Mrs. Edna d. Carson. Mrs
Sanford Gordon, Miss Annie r. Webbel
Childrens day was observed at IN
Methodist church, Sunday. June 1Stf
In the morning the pastor preached t
the children. A concert was held i
the evening with the following pro
gram: Anthem, BY the choir; prayer