Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
MAINE PEOPLE,

Harold c. Haskell, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles A. Haskell of Rockland,
has lately been appointed probation Of
ficer in Brookline, Mass, position
which means only few hours work at
splendid salary. Mr.. Haskell grad
uated with high honors from Tufts Col.
! lege last spring.
Ben Foster, the artist, who was
awarded the Carnegie prize OF $500 for
his painting "A Misty Night at an
exhibition recently held IN the Wander
bilt Gallery in New York, vas born in
North Arson. He studied in New York
under Abbott Thayer and in Paris with
Luc Olivier Merson and Anne Morat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barton r. Jordan re-
Gently held q reception at their resi-
dence in Brunswick to celebrate the
! Goth anniversary of their marriage.
More than 4 hundred friends and rela-
tives rendered congratulations. Among
the guests was Miss Roberts of Bath,
who was present when Mr. and Mr.
Jordan were united in marriage by
Rev. Mr.. Richardson of Bath, fifty
years ago.
John c. Quinby whose death occurred
Feb. at his home in St. Paul. MINI
was a native of West brook and son
of the late Moses ouinby, who for
many years conducted Il large carriage
manufacturing business on State street
Gorham. When about IS years old
young Quinby went West and settled
at st. Paul before Minnesota had be-
come a state For many years he car
ried on Il large carriage manufactory
at St. Paul and has been prominently
identified with the business and mu-
nicipal interests of that city. He was
a man of sterling character and was
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
His wife, who was Miss Harriet Ed
wards of Gorham, passed away about
a year ago.
Among the Maine people who arc
winning success in the theatrical pro-
fession is Mrs. Leah Winslow. wife of
former Superintendent of schools Will
liam II. Winslow of Bath,
now of Revere, Mass Since leav-
ing Bath, Mrs. Winslow who was for
merly known as Miss Susie Brooks, has
joined the theatrical profession and is
rapidly rising as 4 woman of exception
al ability and fine appearance. Her
first appearance upon the boards was
two years ago last September when she
took small parts in the productions of
the Castle Square Stock Co, in Boston
and on account OF her remarkable stage
ability was soon made a member of the
regular cast, remaining with them IN
til last spring when she accepted a pos
ition to play the leading roles with
another stock company and travelled
as far west as Spokane Wash, and
then returned to accept a position for
the season with the Albee Stock Co,
at PawtucIlct which is in the Keith cic-
cult.
Deacon and Mrs. L. T. Wade inform
ally celebrated tho Goth anniversary Of
their marriage at. Ocean Park. Mrs.
Wade is q charter member of the Ma
tional Woman's Free Baptist mission
airy society, and for 81 years Was 4
member Of the executive board. She
WAS president of the Maine Free Bap-
fist Woman's Missionary society for
seven years and was the first president
of the Piscataquis county w. c. I. L.
AS d girl she attended kent'S Hill SEM
mary. then taught until she was mar
ricd. She wrote for several papers and
ma gaines. Her maiden name was
Mary r. Dyer. and her home in New
Sharon, the wedding taking place there
Feb. ., 1S41.
Previous to coming to Ocean park
they resided in the eastern part of the
state, living for some time in Dover
Me. where Mr.. Wade was engaged in
business. lie followed the sea in his
younger days and subsequently learned |
the blacksmith trade. In 1863, III |
served in the Legislature. Years later |
he refused to allow his name to he |
used as a Republican candidate for
same service because his own brother !
was the Democratic candidate. He |
was for years ono Of the trustees Of
Maine Central institute. He was in the |
dry goods business in Dover and Fox |
croft FOR many years. He was deacon
of the Free BAPTIST church there and |
when he moved away was made hon
Orary deacon.
IIc was president OF the Maine Free |
Baptist Homo Missionary society foe |
five years and president of the Maine |
Free Baptist association for four years. |
The couplc received numerous letters
from friends in all parts Of Maine.
HLhT