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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Knights of Pythias Installation.

Gardiner Lodge, No. 8, K of p, in
stalled officers Monday evening, the
Installing officer being District Deputy
Grand Chancellor Merrill of Winthrop.
An oyster supper followed the ceremo-
MES. The officers follow:
c. CT. NJ. Noyes.
" C.-Rert Gray.
Pref William f. Johnson.
NJ. at A-CharleS Doty.
n of r. and Sc. NJ. Drake.
M, of F.-C. c. Wentworth.
NJ of We. S Lincoln
/. CIV. Pray.
o. Gil. ID. Roberts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
PRESIDENT AND MRS. TAFT
Will Arrive At CAPITAL This Morning.
Preparing Inaugural Address.

Parkersburg. ~ va, Feb. 15.-Pres-
idert-eiect and Mrs. Taft went through
this city tonight on their way to Wash
ington, where they will arrive early
tomorrow morning. The President
elect occupied his time during the, af-
terno.on in going over his inaugural
address. the first copy Of which he
has prepared. This address will make
about 5000 words and will require
something like a half-hour in its de-
March g. W.T.
Despite the rain many people came
to the various stations along the routs
to get glimpse of Mr. Taft and he
graciously appeared at the window Of
his stateroom or at the car door. He
made no speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Board of Trade Banquet.

The Board of Trade banquet to be
given at the Hallowell House next
Friday night promises to be some
thing worth hearing from. The citi-
zcnS are rallying to the support of
The. committee on entertainments Tick
cts are on sale at the following places:
j. &. Whttier's. w. ID. SpauldinS's $,
Andrew Bros, Anderson's barrier
shop, City Drug store, and by f. Var
ney at the stone shed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Jere w. Swift.

Jere w. Swift, aged about 60 years
died at his home on High street, West
Gardiner, at 11.20 Monday night. A
widow, an adopted son, Charles, q
brother Walter Swift of Bowdoin, and
sister, Mrs. Stevens of Cobbossee-
contec avenue, Gardiner, survive The
funeral arrangements had not been
made last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

While endeavoring to elude a hevy
of girls stenographers who sought 10
kiss him in honor of his 18th birthday
George Spencer Millett was the victim
of an odd accident Monday in the Oh
fees OF the Metropolitan Life 1nsur-
a,ce 90. New York City. The lad.
struggling to escape the embraces OF
the girls accidentally fell to the floor
and an ink eraser in his pocket pierced
his side above the heart. He died from
internal hemorrhage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation TO our neigh
bors and friends who were so kind
and thoughtful during the illness and
death of our husband and father. Also
70 the G. A. r., the National Relief
Corps. the Golden Cross. for the many
beautiful floral tributes.
MRS. JAMES II. FISH,
GEORGE w. FISH,
j. HERBERT FISH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Robert Sweeney.

Robert Sweeney died here Sunday
night of heart failure. Mr.. Sweeney
was born in Ireland 6666 years ago and
was piano pclisher. He enlisted in the
navy at Boston Jan. 2, 1862, serving on
the U. S. S. Flambeau, Catskill and
Princeton, and was discharged at Phil
adclpiia. Feb H. 1865. He was admit
ted to this Home from RoXbury, Dec.
20 1NN&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Canton Evergreen. No. l.. p. NJ. Will
entertain the ID Battalion of the I'd Reg
iment at the T. o. O. f. hall Wednesday
evening. Feb. II. A good attendance of
Chcvaliers is requested. The Cantons to
he present are Canton King of Bath, Can
ton Augusta. Canton IlalifaN OF water
willie and a delegation from Skowhesah
Canton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
WEST GARDINER.

There was a large attendance at the
masquerade ball at Grange nan Sa'uruaS
evening many coming from neiShborihs
towns
Mr. and Mrs Milton Spear visited at
Alpheus Spears Sunday
w A. Harper is in Boston. He expects
+, return Wednesday evening.
Cheslev Harper, who attends school IN
Turner Center. passed Sunday Win HIS
n,other. Mrs Florence Harper.
Mrs Florence Norton passed SUNDAY
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tebbe it's
in Farmingdale
lanes Small and family were guests at
Mr. SmaIrs brother. Willis Small, sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lnwood Allen entertained
friends from Gardiner Sunday.
Pow DeFratus and Carl Collins of Gar
d;nar nassed Sunday with their parents.
returning to Gardiner Monday morning.
parties from Sabattus will hold dance
at Grange hall Saturday evening.
SPEARS CORNER-Mrs. w. f. Fuller
,,,a, the guest of her daughter. Mrs
Coa,oe p Gross of Gardiner, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Collins were VISITORS
at the corner on IIuiS uaS S> a..
Nv r. Curtis was a caller at the corner
on Thursday evening
Eugene Edwards Of Lisbon. a ior'he,
resident in town, was calling OH oiu
friends on Saturday and Sunday
Dor;s and Ernestine Wright
If Miss Hortense l.. Staples
a. :, valentine party on Sat
| urday. 10.
Mrs Mabel Sawyer returned to her
-, =, Tjsbon after a two weeks visi,
with relatives.
| Mrs f. G. Wright passed Saturday ane
SUNDAY the guest Of Augusta friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Republican Caucus Toniqht.

Tie signs yesterday seemed to in
dictate that no special opposition would
develop against the denomination
of any of the present candidates on
tie Republican ticket at the caucus
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Cutler Post, G. A. r., met last even
ing ard took a recess until tonight at
$50 P. NJ In addition to the regular
business there will be a muster-in of
four recruits. A large attendance is
rypapta6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The funeral of the late William W.
Gardner and the late Daniel A. Mullen
will be held from the Home chapel at
2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev H. S.
Burrage will ofticiate Capt. Oakman
will command the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Recent marriage intentions at the
citv clerks office are: Henry Butler
and Miss Ellen Davis; Napoleon Joier
and Miss Minnie Libby of this city ana
Prof. Edward Ellery of Schenectady,
N. Y, and Miss Adelaide F. True OF
this city. = Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

II. w. Rackliffe of Knox is visiting
at the home of H. H. Rich. who is con-
fined to his home on account of typhold
Ever. TIE condition of Mr. Rich Mon
day was improved and speedy re-
.y.ery IS looked for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Crnnsel for the Star Co, publishers
of tho New York American, Monday
entered plea of not guilty to the
Charge of criminal libel preferred
a oainst the company by John D. Rock
efeller. Jr.. because of an article pup
lished in the American about him. Inc
trial was set for Feb. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

La Esperanto hlaso' OF lIal!owcil
will meet with Miss Alice Bowman
No. 8 Summer street, at 7.30 o'clock
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Rev. A. n. Smith of the Friends
church Of this city Went to Lewiston
to preach at the Friends
church in that place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The Maine Commandery asSeii'p'ie9'
which were to he opened on huisu
evening of this week, have been postpon-
ed and will open on Thursday evening"
Feb %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Fred J. Harris of West Medford ar
rived Eere yesterday to attend the flu
neral of the late Daniel A. Mullett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The ladies of Heath Relief Corps
viii have Costume party this evening
at Grand Army hall. Members of
Heath Post only are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

St Matthew's choir and Sunday
school will start from the church at
$50 tomorrow evening, the weather
permitting, for a sled ride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mrs. y. L. Brown ana daughter
Melissa Of Northeast Harbor returned
to their home last night after two
weeks visit to j. w. Brown, lower Wa
ter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Archibald HAYDEN of Milo is visit
ing his parents. Rev. and Mrs. w. "
HAYDEN, Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Miss Barbara Sawyer, who is at
tending Gorham Normal scnooi, pass
ed Sunday with her parents in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mrs Nellie Gaubert arrived home
from Boston Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Miss Sadie Hunt has arrived home
from Il visit with her sister at Fair
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

kennebec Lodge, F. and A. NJ, No.
i, will hold a special meeting tomor-
row evening for work in the e. A. de-
gree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Alexander +. Dyer returned to the
Home yesterday from a furlough pass
ed with friends in Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The ladies of John 3. Hubbard, Ma
tional Relief Corps, No. 80, are invited
to meet with Mrs. Charles Grimes at
O'clock tomorrow afternoon for worn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mrs. George Sedgley of Maranocooh
returned home Monday morning altei
Il visit with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The Togus Branch of the w. G. T
U. will hold it's regular meeting to-
night in the Home chapel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-heart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result of kid
ney disease. If
kidney trouble is
Observation-Disclosures
tkekidney-.poison-
ed blood will at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Messrs. Anketell and Leonard will mole
n social dance at Foresters' hall tins
evening. Music will be furnished by Lee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The remains of the late Charles
Haskell has been taken to Ipswich for
burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The Eureka Club will give one of its
popular Whist and Dancing parties at
the l. o. Q. F. banquet hall this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

George Darling of Patten left TO
Amota. Wash. Monday after 'iS'
with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

On account Of the orchestra furnish
ing music for the play last evening,
the concert of tonight has been post
pOned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Acapulco on the west coast of Guer-
zero is one of the three important
ports of the Pacific coast of Mexico
Nearly all of the steamer Tines make
it port Of call. and the harbor Is ac-
counted the best in Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mr. and Mrs. F.. f.. Lewis and Arthur
Lewis have arrived home from Bos-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mrs r II. Willis passed Sunday with
her daughter, Mrs Harold Il. feacoch
in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Miss Margaret Heath of Plymouth
Mass. is the guest of her granullo'he'
Mrs. S. n. Heath of Farmlngdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mrs Lizzie cross of Waterville. who
has been visiting Gardiner frienos tol
several days. returned home MONDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Miss Cora Groves returned to Mel
rose Mass. Monday after a visit witt
her brother, Howard w. Groves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Leonard O. Merrill. Colby 'O9. passed
Sunday with his parents, MI. ana MI .
Il. l.. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Work in the Entered Apprentice de-
gree 1T the meeting of Hermor Lodge.
this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Cooney returned
Sunday to New York. after VISIT
with Mrs. Cooney's sister, Mrs. II. H.
Eldridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

station in New York have been COM
pleted 1t will cost about $4,000, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mr. and Mrs. Walter II. Goodrich OF
Leominster. Mass. returned ho'iie
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Joseph p. Murphy, who has been Wis
iting friends in Randolph returned
Monday to his home at New LONDON
Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. knlght passe"
Sunday at Mr.. Knights former nome
at Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

President w. M. Oler of the Ameri-
can Ice co. was the guest of Manager
l.. G. Ballard over Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mr. and Mrs. Elliott w Howe of Rum
ford Falls are guests OF MI ana Nii
A. Il. Reynolds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Republican Caucus This
Evening at City Hall,
Plans Progressing for the Board
Of Trade Banquet.
Personal Mention and Interesting
Short Items Of City News.

Queen Esther Lodge, O. E. S., will
hold its regular meeting at $50 o'clock
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

F. S. Smith and daughters, Misses
Geneva and Louise, left Monday on
trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The Matrons' Club will meet with Mrs.
Dr. f.. II. Averll, - Beech street this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The United States produced 51,720.-
s19 long tons of iron ore, valued at
s131, s6G,l7 at the mines, last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Three Veterans Passed
Away Sunday Night,
Cutler Post viii Muster In
Recruits Tonight.
Capt. Stoddard Officer Of the Day
...0ther Items.

officer of the day, Capt. Eenj. f
StOddard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mrs. Bert Morrow, who by request
has been singing in the choir of the
First Baptist church, has resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The w. c. r.. u will meet with Mrs.
Arthur Lapham, Deane street. at ;
O'Clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The Sacred Heart Social and BCnev-
olent Society to be held in Wilson hall
Feb. 20 promises to be something
worth waiting for. There will be a
musicale and light lunch will be serv-
ed at the various tables during the
entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Linton Kennison, the second cook
at the Hallowell House, VINO was bad
ly burned Thursday, is considered out
Of danger and has been taken TO his
home in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

Mrs. Clark of Boston is the guest of
her husband, Lieut.. +. l.. Clark of tho
uuartermaSter's department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The monthly meeting of the Kenne-
bee Valley Methodist Ministers AS
ISOLATION was held at the Hallowa!l
church on Monday morning. The Rev.
G. f. Jones of Randolph was appointed
to give the paper of the session; but
he willingly withdrew to allow
Evangelist Haynes, now conducting
meetings at Randolph. to make some
remarks upon methods in revival
work. His address was much appre-
ciated and an enthusiastic and inter-
eSting discussion followed. Rev Tint
ing pastor of the Clinton church was
welcomed onto the roll of membership
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths,

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous becauseso decep-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-10
Deaths

In Brattleboro. Sept >. Ivan Carter
Gibbs. 3. son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. 4.
Gibbs
In West Dover. Sept. I. Mrs. Hattie
Parker. wife of James Bartlett, -.
In south Londonderry. Sept. 6. Mrs.
Ernest Cobb.
In Halifax. Sept. ). Elias Prouty. 81.
In Wiliamsville. Sept. ;. Capt. Harri-
son Aldrich. IS.
In Drewsville. y. H.. Sept. 1. Mrs.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-10
Births

In Brattleboro. Sept. ). daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs Merton Ingram.
In Williamsville Sept. 2, son TO Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Brown.
In Mort hfield. Mass, Sept. ), son
to Mr.. and Mrs George Ellison.
In Newfane, Sept. ). a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. f. F. Davis.
In South Vernon. Sept /, son to Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Streeter.
In Los Angeles. Cal. Aug. 30,
daughter. Fern. to Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Gregory and granddaughter to Mrs
Ellen Mann of Orange. Mass.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-10
Death of Elias Prouty.


Elias S. Prouty, 81, for many years a
monument farmer in Halifax. died Sun
day afternoon at $50 O'Clock at his home
after a prolonged illness due to complll-
cations Mr. Prouty was born in Mari
boro. Nov. 2S. 1924. His parents were
Worthy and Nancy (BartletD Prouty.
Mr.. Prouty was a civil war veteran, hay
ing enlisted in Company | Of the Sth Yer
mont regiment. His wife was Lucy Ann
Smith. She died April s, 1906. They had
two children. Elmer f. Prouty, whose
death occurred about four years ago in
Marlboro from being caught in betting
in a steam mill. and Mrs. Minnie Bliss OF
Brattleboro. Besides the daughter he is
survived by four grandchildren. During
the last year he had been cared for by
his grandson, Ossie Prouty, and wife.
The funeral was held at the home Tues
day afternoon at l o'clock. Rev. II. II.
Shaw, pastor of the Congregational church
at Marlboro officiated and selections were
sung by Mrs. w. /. Powell. Mrs. Hosea
Fisher and n. w. Spencer. Burial was
beside his wife in the cemetery on the
homestead farm. The bearers were neigh
bors. Mr.. Prouty formerly was mem
Der of the Halifax G. A. r. post.
Miss Sadie Helyar is teaching in Yer
non.
Warner Warren of Northampton, Mass,
spent Labor day at j. S. Morse's.
Mrs. Alma Goodenough went to Bellows
Falls Tuesday to spend several days.
Miss Gertrude Stockwell went to Keene,
n H.. Saturday and returned Monday.
Frank Prefontaine has this week en-
tered the employ of w. j. Pentland, Jr.
Miss Sadie Hamilton went Saturday to
Westminster station where she is teach
ing.
r. n. Heseock went to South London
derry yesterday to attend the G. A. X.
reunion.
Mrs. c. r. Prentiss and daughter. Helen,
and Miss Emma Mixer visited Mt. Tom
Saturday.
Miss Libbie Richards of Chicopee Falls,
Mass, came yesterday to visit her cousin,
j. l.. Barney.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. b. Stedman of Spring
field. Mass, have been visiting relatives in
town this week.
Arthur Lynde of Boston visited his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Lynde, Sun
day and Monday.
Mrs. c. 5. Squires has recently taken a
position in the office of the Durham
Brothers company.
Mrs. Charles johnson OF Mortified,
Mass. came yesterday to visit her mother
Mrs ID. l.. Herrick.
Miss Ruth Helyar and Winthrop Helyar
leave Tuesday for Saxtons River to enter
the Vermont academy.
Charles Miner has recently completed
extensive repairs and additions to his res
idence on Bonnyvale road.
Capt. and Mrs. F. +. Gleason attended
the q. A. r. and w. Il. G. reunion at
South Londonderry yesterday.
Mrs.. +. Langille left Wednesday for a
six weeks visit in Lynn. Mass, 1orrng-
ton. Conn. and New York city.
Harold Blodgett Of Whitinsyille, Mass,
visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. 4. T.
Blodpett. the first Of the week.
Clifton H. Fisher is m Troy, y. Y,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-10

ford. She will be accompanied by Miss
Frances Keetels of Brooklyn, who has been
her guest for several weeks. Mr.. Wheeler
win join them at an early date. They
visited Mt. Tom Labor day.
The water mains have burst in several
places this week, but the leaks were dis
covered promptly and comparatively little
damage resulted. On Tuesday forenoon
the pipe connecting the main to Miss Eliz-
abeth Whites house burst and the cellar
was partially filed with water before as
sistance arrived to shut off the flow.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-10
Marriages

In. Brattleboro. Sept. 6. by Rev. Roy
NJ Houghton. Richard c. Averill and
Miss Florence Grace Putnam.
In Stafford Springs. Conn. Sept, },
bv Rev. II. A. Blake. Frederick {.
Wright of Vernon. VT, and Miss Jennie
Lillian Banford of Stafford Springs
In Jamaica. Aug. p. by Rev. d: ).
Mulhern. Mason O. johnson and Mar
iorie f. Temple. both of Wilmington
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-10

Excursion to New York City. See ad.
on page one.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-10
91st Birthday Anniversary of Mrs.
Lavina johnson.

Mrs. Lavina johnson celebrated her Dist
birthday anniversary Monday at the home
of her son, Joseph O. johnson, PSI West
ern avenue. An informal reception was
given during the afternoon to limited
number of her friends. Mrs. johnson re
brac and letters of congratulation in honor
of the occasion. and the afternoon was
equally enjoyed by guests and hostess.
Mrs. johnson was born i'll New Salem.
Mass Her parents were Silas and Mary
(Hale) Whitaker Her early life was
spent in New Salem and Athol, Mass.
and when she was about eight years of
age she moved with her parents to North
field, Mass, where she lived until lS49
son of Mortified, Feb. Is. ls4l. They
moved to Marlboro, VT, in lS49 and were
prominent citizens in that town for over
80 years. Mr.. johnson died about eight
years ago. 1t is nearly seven years since
Mrs johnson came to West Brattleboro
with her sons family to make her home
and during that time she has made many
friends and is most highly respected
throughout the community. She is
woman of extraordinary intelligence and
an interesting conversationaist on current
events and happenings of remote dates.
She has been member of the Metho-
dist churches in the towns of her earlier
homes and is deeply interested in the work
of her own and churches of other denom-
nations, although for several years she
has not been able to attend public ser
vices Her physical condition is excellent
and she performs numerous household du-
ties. Mr. and Mrs. johnson had eight
children. Three are living, Luther r.
johnson of Miltonvale, Kan, Ella, wife
of F. J. Hildreth of Brattleboro and JOS
eph O. Johnson with whom she lives.