Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-10
KENNEBEC
READFiELD.

field Grange Wednesday, There was ii
large attendance and the exercises were
very interesting. Costello Weston
served as secretary and j. NJ. Williams
as chaplain in the absence of the reg
uIar officers. The Pomona degree was
conferred in full form upon l. candi-
dates. Della H. Porter acted as pianist.
A good dinner was served at noon and
was appreciated by all. The meeting
was again called to order at l.30. An
address of welcome was extended by
Worthy Master Hunton and the re-
Spouse was by Past Master Yeaton of
Chelsea. which was brief and to the
point. Worthy State Master Stetson
vas present and gave a forceful ac-
count of the meeting of the National
Grange at it's last session. Prof.
Hitchins gave an interesting account
| of the New England Fruit show re-
Gently held in Boston and the position
| the State of Maine held in the exhibits.
| Bro. Yeaton of Chelsea also spoke later
| on this subject. other speakers were
c. NJ. Gallup of the Maine Farmer, r.
| T. Clifford, lecturer George Crane of
Winthrop and others. An interesting
paper was read by Mrs. Edna S. Fish
| of Readfield Grange. Choice music was
! furnished by Readfeld Grange Choir.
The instrumental music was heartily
encored Violin solo by Della II. Por-,
ter, with Mrs. Mallett as pianist; also
song selection by Mrs. Carson and
Mrs. Elliott with Mrs. Mallett at the
piano; Mr.. Cottle gave Il selection with
Miss Porter as pianist, also Miss
Bernice Greeley and Miss Ladd with
Mrs. Mallctt at the piano.
w. J. Skohan of Augusta, who is
slowly recovering from the injuries to
his foot, was in R=adfield Thursday,
driving a Buick runabOut through the
SNOW
| Mrs. Fred Heffernan, who came to
Readfield Wednesday night, returned
to Augusta Thursday afternoon.
LlTCHFIELD.
| Charles b. Prcble. who has been in
poor health for the past few years,
passed away Monday night. Mr..
Prcblo was always a very active man
until about two years ago his health
failed and for the past year he had
been confined to the house and most of
the time to his bed One son survives,
DR.. w. e. Prcblc of Boston. He was
| tenderly cared for in his sickness by
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Libby. The funeral
services were held at his late resi-
dence Wednesday. The floral tributes
were many and beautiful. The inter-
lment was at the North Litchfield
cemetery.
Dr. w. E. Preble of Boston is at
home for a few days, called by the
death of his father, c. &. Preble.
Mrs. T.. F.. Baker, Randall and little
Doris Baker are in Lewiston for a few
days.
Mrs. f. w. Small passed Thursday
in Augusta.
John Gilman, who has been in New
York the past two years, has arrived
home.
PLAINS-The funeral of the late
Horace Euker, who died Monday even
ing. was held from his late home
Thursday afternoon, Prof. Charles A.
Rush officiating.
Mrs. f. NJ. Walker is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Portland.
Mrs. H. w. Maxwell is i'll.
The marriage of Mrs. Annie L, Lane
| to Edward w Metcalf occurred at Mrs
Lanes home Wednesday evening, Rev
l.. H. Clarke of Gardiner officiating.
A large company of friends We're in
| attendance and the occasion was real
| ly merry one to all. Mr. and Mrs.
| Metcalf are well and favorably known.
Among the presents. which were many.
was fine dinner set and flock OF
ducks. A wedding lunch, consisting of
| wedding cake, oranges and candies,
was served.
| VASSALBORO.
! POPE AVENUE-Dr. Hardy of
North Eassalboro was called Tuesday
to attend Il. f. Jones, who has been
quite i'll for several days.
) Guy Earle and Ben Weber We're
business callers in the place Wednes-
day