Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
GRAND PARADE IN THE MORNING.
Centennial Exercises Includes Addresses
by Citizens and Distinguished Guests
Exhibit illustrating Towns Growth.

Palmyra, Nc, June .o--(SpcciaD.-
This week up TO today has been
long one for the town of Palmyra.
which celebrated its Tooth anniversary
TO-DAY. a large number Of the citizens
of the town have been putting forth
their best efforts during the past year
that this should be q gala day for the
town, ana q bcftting ana interesting
celebration for it's centennial event.
one hundred years ago today it had
its birth as q town and from its ear
Hest settlement Palmrya has been an
agricultural community. Outside of one
or two S;lwmilis it has practically no
manufacturing interests, hUt rs Il farm
inS town it ranks with many Of the best
in the state. 1t has been the birthplace
Of many mon ana women who have
made their mark in the world, some of
whom were able to be present on this
happy occasion. to do honor to the
home Of their birth, and the spot OF
fond memories.
the towns first settler was Daniel
Gale, who came to Palmyra in the year
1900 and 50 RAPIDLY did others follow,
that seven wears later it was fnrorn"-
rated as a town. Among Tie earliest
settlers were the Gales. JeWCtts, Fol
sons, Parkmans, RobinSona and Johon-
nctts. and scores of others, who tnilcd
and hravcd the hardships, attendant To
pioneer life.
In the selection Of the different conf
mIttccs to have this celebration III
charge, the people We're very fortunate"
Tile chairman Of the general commit
tee was assigned to Hon. Allison T.
Hnv,S, Il native Of PALMYRA. Mrs. w
4. BIuiS,!Cll was made secretary ana
Lewis ". Frost treasurer. These have
been ably assisted ~. Edward Max
field. Mis-; Emma .Iohohucttc and Mrs
Lulu NJ. Parkman.
Tho sub committees were as follows:
ON program for day and general
ovcrs:g gilt Allison r. H"Wc&.
MuSic-Lcwis w. Frost.
Dinner Miss Emma J"h"nnett.
Evening entertainment Edward T
MrCahc.
Antique exhibit IN Grange haIl-Mrs.
w A. B!ai$dell.
Historical .;i>ctcn Of toWn-Mrs. Lulu
NJ. Parkman.
Entertainment Of gucsts-A. Lincoln
Maxficld.
par1dc--IIoraoc NJ. Johonnctt.
Decorations Mrs G. w. Homestead
ana Mrs J.. w. Frost
local lnusic-Mrs. T.. T. MCCahc.
These people are among the leading
citizens of Palmyra and vicinity, and
much credit and appreciation is due
them for their untiring efforts in bring
ing about this grand success.
4 centennial service was hcld last
Sunday n the Palmyra Union cfurHh'
rev. T. H. HAYDEN, ID. d., pastor OF me
First Presbyterian church of North
Yakima, Wash, preaching very apIe
sermon. appropriate music beng rchd-
cred by a quartet.
Thursday mnrlinI all roads lcd 70
this little town, which WAS bravery put
ting on its best appearance ana crowds
of former residents began carry l" ar
rive. while hardly At family IN Inc W;loIe
township was unrcprcscnted at lhIS
unusual celebration.
Tho parade was Of q historic nature
ana was organized entirely by horace
NJ Jnhnnnctt. 1t illustrated lhe pro
rross or the town from old Indian days
| do,,n to the present time, ana was
master stroke in every way
The naradc started at $50 O'Clock Ill
tho morning and was nearly two hours
| ~ making the circuit that had been
| MANNED. If was led by Capt. Wliilam L.
| Ross as chief marshal of the day. VINO
| made a great hit. being CARRIED as onci'
sam and leading the unique procession
with great dignity.
| Mr. Johonnettc received many com
| nIemcnts and congratulations LOT ms
mart in originating and organizing the
| Great feature Of the day.
At the Grange hall Mrs. Wiliia''i
| FIais,leIi had on display Z very rare
| collection of ancient articles belonging
+, Palmyras early settlers ana tl'iS
VA one of the most interesting l"il-
tures of the celebration, throngs OF peo-
Me being attracted thither by the an
| tiques.
| At 1850 A. NJ, the exercises OF the uiH
wore bceun in front of the church-Wlth
the following program:
| Music. fanny I" n. ti,e Plstn,,
! PRAYER. n, a.. som
Singing i'ou'nH Quartet
! ccr;-t,,re Reading.