Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
EASTERN maine.
Death Of Darius F. Aver
Of Dover Wednesday
U. v u, G. A. R. and R. A. N,
Elections, Dover and Foxcrott.
Belfast G. A. R. Post Elects and
Council, F. and 4. N. lnstalls.

Dover, Me, Dec (SpeciaD.-
death of Darius Forbes Aver. one of
Dovers most respected citizens, oc-
Cured at his home on River street
Wednesday forenoon. after a lingering
illness with diabetis. He was born in
Dover 20 years ago. the son Of the late
Perley M. Aver He made his home
here the greater part of his life, be-
ing proprietor of the Foxcroft EX-
change at one time, also postmaster
under Clevelands administration. He
was well known in this section and had
large circle of friends who have
watched his failing health with the
deepest regret. Mr.. Aver was a MEM
Der Of the First Universalist church
and was always active in it's work, be-
ing one Of the prime movers in the
building of the church and trustee
for many years The widow and one
daughter, Mrs. A. B. Ham of Bangor,
two brothers, H O. Aver of Parkman
and b. S. Aver of South Dover, and
sister, Mrs. Mary Carr of this town,
survive The funeral will be held Fri
day at the home.
Custer Command, U. V. L., held its
annual business meeting at the hall
in Foxcroft Tuesday afternoon and
elected the following officers: Colonel,
Z. c. Morrill,, Foxcroft; Lieut.. Col, J.
J. Robbins, Dover; Maj, I. B. Davis,
Sangerville; Surg, o. B. Williams,
Sangerville; Chap, S. c. Shaw, Fox
croft; @. NJ. L. H. Whittier, Foxcroft;
O. of D., F. G.. Pratt, Foxcroft; 0. of
D., c. G. Ireland, Dover. The command
is in a fourishing condition; under
the command of Col E. T. Monroe it
has taken in more members than any
other command in New England and
during the past year has received the
State and New England prizes offered
for the largest additions to member
ship.
The Piscataquis Royal Arch Chapter,
F. and A. NJ, held it's annual election
of officers Tuesday evening as follows:
H. p, DIR. NJ. O. Brown; K, James F.
Hawkins; s., Bert P. Sawyer; c. H,
Liston F. Evans; P. S.. Allen P.
Clark; R. A. c., Ralph w. Hughes; NJ.
Sd V, Bion B. Anderson: NJ. I'd v,
Willis E. Parsons; NJ. 1st ". Charles
Fl. Nortcn; Treas, William c. Wood
bury; Sec, James T Roberts
Hon. Frank F. Guernsey, representa-
tive to the 4tl Maine district. left
Wednesday for Washington. where he
is to fill out the uneXpired term made
vacant by the death of the late Hon
Llewellyn Powers. Mrs. Guernsey plans
to join him in Washington later in the
season for a few weeks, but will spend
the greater part of the winter at her
Dover home
G. S. Douty Post. G. A. r.. No. %,
has elected officers for the ensuing
year as follows: Com. J. A. Tipiady:
S. G. Com, ]. Fl. Manter: ]. V. Com.
2. M. Page: Surg, N. G. Stowe; Chap,
E.. T. Douglass; Q. NJ, A. NJ Warren;
o. of D.. S. T. Mansfield: O. of c., c.
W. Ireland. -
Arrangements are being made for the
production of j. Astor Broad's canta-
ia Joseph" under the auspices of the
Christian Associations of Foxeroft
Academy and under the direction of
Ernest j. Hill of Dexter The work will
be done by local talent The play will
he given some time in January and the
first rehearsal will take place Friday |
evening.