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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
"A RACE FOR A WIDOW"
Dramatic Entertainment Thursday
Evening at Penney Church ParIors.

The Curtis Daughters. presented the
amusing comedy drama, IA Race for
a Widow" Thursday evening at the
vestry of the Penney Memorial church.
The play is a very laughable one, and
abounds in comical situations and
misunderstanding all of which arise
over the pursuit of a supposedly charm
ing young widow.
The cast was an excellent one and
the amateurs received many congratu-
lations from their friends at the close
of the performance. The role of Cor
nelius Popjoy, lawyers clerk, was
taken by Alonzo Burgess and the part
Of Adolphus de Cremorre was handled
by Alexander Mcdonald. Ellis Beane
did clever acting in the part Of Capsi-
cum Pepperpod.
The part of Miss Tabitha, an old
maid, was taken by Mabel Trott and
Miss Edna Wall appeared as Isabella,
Pepperpod's wife. The role of the
supposed widow, Mrs. Wilmington. was
cleverly interpreted by Miss Maude
Blaisdell, and Miss Grace Blaisdell as
Biddy completed the well balanced
cast
The attendance was large and all
present were enthusiastic in their
praise Of the play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
BATES COLLEGE.
DR.. Roscoe Nelson Gives Interesting
Lecture-CoIIege Bulletin Out.

Lewiston, Me. April 29.-(SpeciaD.-
DIR. Roscoe Nelson, Bates 'S7, pastor of
the First Congregational church at
Windsor, CT, gave a very interesting
lecture this afternoon before the stu
dents Of Bates College. This was the
second lecture in the Thursday after
noon vocational lecture course. DR..
Nelson's subject was "Transcendental-
ism Of Emerson and Others"
The Junior Glass has decided to hold
it's Ivy day exercises on Friday, June
II, instead of asking the faculty to set
aside ole day out Of Examination
week which follows, as has been the
custom. Morton Virgin Bolster of South
Paris was elected Ivy day marshal
Clarence Paul Quimby of North Tur-
ner WAS elected manager and chairman
of the Senior Glass Book committee for
next year.
The Junior class has received an in
vitation from the Junior class Of Col
by to the annual Colby Junior prone
made. The invitation has been ac-
knowledged and at least part Of the
class are planning to attend.
The spring issue of the College Bull
letin is out 1t contains the speeches
given before the committee on educa-
ton at Augusta last February. 1t also
contains biographical sketch of
James Hutchins Baker, Bates '73. now
president of Colorado University. DR..
Baker is recognized among the fore
most American educators of the pres
ent day. The Bulletin gives a schedule
of expenses at Bates, showing how stu
dents may attend the institution at an
expense ranging between 5000 and s275
a year, including tuition, room rent,
board, lights and general expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
STRUCK BY TROLLEY CAR.
Ralph Oconnor Receives Painful In
iuries to Thigh Thursday Afternoon.

Ralph OConnor, aged two and one
half years, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert OConnor, who live in the To-
cality known as the Whitney hollow on
the Bangor road. about mile and
half from the city, was struck by an
Electric car bound from Augusta TO
Waterville soon after o'clock Thurs
day afternoon, and although no bones
were broken the child received severe
bruises on the left thigh. 1t was con-
sidered wonderful by witnesses to the
accident that the child was not killed
The car which struck the child was
No, $50, one Of the big eight wheelers
OF the Waterville and Lewiston run,
and had left Augusta at 40 on its
way to Waterville, in charge of Con-
ductor George Smith and Motorman
George w Smiley. The cars run fast
on that route and the car in question
is said to have been running at the
usual rate of speed.
According to the statement of Motor
man Smiley the child was on the side
walk and as the car reached point
about 80 feet from the boy he started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
Arrives to Take Charge
Of 81. AIMS Parish.
Winfield Scott Chosen Men,
Der Of School Committee.
Board Of Trade Will Discuss the
Electric Railway Matter.

Dexter, Me-, April 29.-(SpeciaD. -
Rev. Timothy c. Nancy, the new pastor
of st. AIMS Catholic church, arrived
today to assume his duties, succeeding
Rev. John w. Houlihan, who has gone
to Deering. Father Nancy received his
early education in Bangor and prepared
for the priesthood at st. Mary's Col
lege at Van Buren, and at Grand Semi
nary, Montreal He has been curate
in Bath and Belfast and was pastor al
Kngman until forced to retire from
active work several years ago by rea-
son of i'll health.
Winfield Scott Brown was yesterday
chosen member of the experimenting
school committee to fill the vacancy
left by the resignation of Rev. J. W.
Houlihan. Mr.. Brown was for several
years principal of the High school and
has also served as superintendent of
schools. He is well qualified for the
position.
Col and Mrs. Stanley Plummcr re-
turned from a trip to Rockford, ILL.,,
Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Washington
and Boston.
A regular meeting of the Board of
Trade will be held in Temperance han
Wednesday evening. The electric rail-
way matter will be thoroughly discuss
ed, among other things, and all pos
sible encouragement for the building
of the road will be held forth.
The annual school fair opened this
evening in the Town hall with the pre-
sentation of Longfellow's "HiaWatha"
by the children of the public schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

The will of Peter Fenelon Collier, the
publisher. filed for probate Thurs
day in New York City, after
making various requests provided that
the residue of the testator's estate, the
total value of which is estimated at from
$4,0OO,0Oo to 100000, shall go to his son,
Robert J. Collier, with the provision that
should his son die without issue the
amount SO bequedthed shall go for the
establishment of a non-sectarian orphan
age in Monmouth county, N J. An an
nual income of $4,000 is provided for the
widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
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FAVOR SENATE SCHEDULE.
Cotton Manufacturers Pleased with
Il, .efr Proposed Tariff.

IL
Boston, April 29.-The National Asso-
citation Of Cotton Manufacturers went
on record today in favor Of the cotton
mittee of the Senate. The resolution
was offered and adopted in the closing
hours Of the annual session Of the asso-
citation, which has been marked by a
number of interesting papers and by an
address by Gov. Draper inl which he
warned the members to beware of Jap
anese competition in the cotton industry
in the East. The association reelected
President Charles T. Plunkett of Adams,
and took in 81 new members, including
Prof. A. Lawrence Lowell, president-elect
of Harvard University, who was once
engaged in the cotton industry. The res
olution favoring the Senate cotton sched-
ule was as follows:
1.-THE National Association Of Cotton
Manufacturers favors the passage Of the
cotton schedule substantially as proposed
by the finance committee of the Senate,
believing that it will produce the needed
increase in the revenue, continue reas-
enable remuneration to both labor and
capital and encourage the development of
the industry and increase the consump-
ton Of American grown cotton, the large
proportion Of which Is now exported"
The association elected the following
officers:
President, Charles r. Plunkett of
Adams: vice presidents, George Otis Dra-
per of New York and Franklin W. Hobbs
of Boston; directors for three years,
George B. Grant of Fitchburg, Edwin
Farnham Greene of Boston and Daniel
tombstone of Cohoes, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

William Darragh, the chauffeur who
March &c ran down and killed 1S-year-old
Ingvaard Trimble son of a prominent
attorney of Covington, Ky, was Thurs
day indicted by the grand jury in New
York City for murder in the first degree.
Darragh speeded away after running
young Trimble down and fled to Texas,
where after several weeks heswas arrest
ed by detectives sent from New York
and brought back to face trial. The in
dictment is believed to be the first of it's
kind ever handed down by the grand jury
of New York county for alleged reckless
automobile driving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
AMUSEM ENTS.
Theatre Comique.

'The smile that won't come off, was
seen on every face as the crowd left
the theater last evening, after watch
ing the antics Of those jolly fun pro-
ducers, the Lampe Brothers, in their
amusing absurdity, Isl and His Mule.
Maud" The song, "Pa, Ma and Me-"
also received great applause and the
dancing is of the livliest kind. The
"Lampes' are bright and shining
lights on the stage Of this theater and
no one should miss an opportunity to
see them today and Saturday.
The new motion pictures comprise
the following subjects: "Shanghaied."
which contains several sensational fea-
lures; 1.-THE Lure of the Gown" and
II Did It. Mamma
The amateurs will tread the board
tonight and some extra fine talent is
promised.
The new songs are we'll liked and
the scenes they represent are depicted
in beautiful colors, making panorama
pleasing to the eye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
Offenders from Belgrade Lakes and
Lewiston Are Arraigned.

Portland, Me-, April 29-Charles
Farnham of Belgrade Lakes, who was
arrested this morning by Deputy
United States Marshal Fred Stevens
on a charge Of violating the United
States internal revenue liquor laws
in selling liquors without a stamp was
arraigned in the United States District
court before Judge Hale this morning.
and pleading not guilty was ordered to
recognize in the sum of $500 for his
personal appearance at the September
court. He was unable to furnish
sureties and was committed to Jail.
Yesterday afternoon Leander Lee
Brunn and Joseph Bergeron, both of
Lewiston, who were also arrested on
charges of violating the revenue laws
were arraigned before Judge Hale and
each respondent gave bail in the sum
of $500 for his appearance at the Sep
TENDER term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

BENZ. J. Priest, who was arrested
Feb. 5 at Portland while chief steward
of the steamer Haverford of the Ameri-
can Line on the charge Of smuggling
diamonds and jewelry to the value of
$1,000 has paid a fine of $500 and been
discharged by the United States circuit
court. Priest was arrested by Special
Treasury Agent l.. w. Bean.
Three men out of II tried before
Judge Smith at Dexter Wednesday
were held for the grand jury for al
legged breaking and entering with intent
to commit larceny. The men held are
Thad Tracy, Dominic Perry and Fred
Bracket, all of Stacyville, who are
charged with having entered the camps
of the Katahdin Pulp & Paper Co.
Tracy gave bail in $500 Wednesday
night and was given his liberty. The
other two were committed to Jail. The
men discharged after trial were Will
liam Smith, John Smith, Guy McClain.
Martin Bracket. John Dudley, Alvin
Dudley, Hiram Gerald, Guy Mcclure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

The following are the real estate
transfers for Somerset county for the
week ending Thursday as recorded in
the Cilice of the register of deeds:
Pittsfield-Nere A. Conner ct al tc
Fred Emerson, s275.
ST. Albans-John II. Jepson to Samp-
son Hart.
Dead River-J. S. Quint and ais to
Ethel Durrell; J. S. Quint and ais to
Ethel Durrell.
Solon-Byron Padham to Orzo A.
Tozier.
Sllowhegan-Eldora Clark and ais to
Lester c. Kew ct al; Elmer ii. Dun
ton to George II. Savage; Carrie l.,
Howard to Floyd G. Nye; Helen Neil
Howard to j. E. Nutting ct al
3ingham-William II. Bickford to
Lillian e. Dunton.
Anson-O w Williamson to Eugene
NJ Young; David B. Abbott to VIM.
A Rand: Daniel G. Woodcock to Ed
gar E. Mclaughlin; Elbrdge S. Will
hanson to Eugene M. Young.
Madison-Charles A. WILDER to B..
Frank Burns; Calen Kincade to Grace
T.. Lovejoy ct al; John Barron to B.
Frank Burns; Naomi Hayden to Mar
Gus Moore; Naomi Hayden to Marcus
w. Moore; Naomi Hayden to Hattie
D. Moore.
Fairfield-Ivory II. Page to Silas A.
Plummer; Clara l.. Wells to Fred Rob-
ertson; Edwin Townc to The Emery
Hill Concrete Co.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Gilbert to Alb
ram NORM.
Hartland-C. f. Fuller ct al to Sarah
F. Huff; Melvin Turner to Lillian
Chase.
Detroit-Francis A. Jackson to Geo.
W. Gray.
The Forks-Wnl. Nugent to Anthony
O'Brien, 500.
Cambridge-Elmira Mitchell to Edna
NJ Forsythe.
Athens-Ceorge E. Cilley to VIM. f.
Pinkham.
Highland-EGw. Vilcs ct al to Albert
A. Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
ANNUAL MAY SALE.
Ladies' Aid Of Methodist Church Scores
Financial and Social Success.

The Ladies' Aid of the Green street
Methodist church scored a decided So
cial and financial success with the an
nual May sale which was held at the
church parlors Thursday afternoon and
evening.
Seven attractively decorated booths
were arranged at which large display
of useful and fancy articles was Of
fered for sale and found ready pur-
chasers. Mrs. W.. S. Martin was in
charge of the fancy work, while at the
neckwear table was Mrs. w. L. Thomp-
son. Pretty Maybaskets, which de-
lighted the eyes of all the children who
beheli them were to be found at the
table presided over by Mrs. M. w.
Cummings, while aprons of all sizes
and shapes were displayed at the table
in charge of Miss Mary Payne. The
cooked food table was in charge of
Mrs Kervin Hanks, Mrs. Charles Hox-
lie had charge of the candy table and
Mrs. B. F. Smith looked after the dis
pensing Of the ice cream.
The afternoon was made the chill
dren's own hour and as an afternoon
entertainment Miss Hunnewell, kinder
garten teacher in this city, with 10 of
the little tots, gave an exhibition OF
kindergarten songs, exercises and
games. A large number Of parents and
children was present and refreshments
were served.
At the entertainment in the evening
a pleasing musical and literary pro-
gram was rendered. Several selections
were given by an orchestra of seven
pieces under the direction Of Mr.. Bart
lett and a baritone solo by Francis S.
H. Callahan added to the enjoyment
of the evening. The reader of the &C.
casion was Miss M. E. Gould. who
rendered effectively: Helping Father
in a Business Dear' and Song of the
Market Place" A violin solo was rem
dered by Carl Hutchinson and the fine
soprano voice of Miss Myra Goodwin
Of Gardiner was heard in a pleasing
solo. A very handsome picture was
presented in the well worked up flower
drill in which 10 young ladies partici-
pated. Miss Ethel Ryder and Miss
Carrie Martin were the accompanies
for the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
A GENERAL STRIKE
Of Carpenters and Plumbers Probable
May I in Haverhill.

Haverhill, Mass, April pa general
strike of the union carpenters in this
city will go into effect next Saturday,
May /, unless the contractors and build
ers agree to the union demand of an in
crease in pay from 81 1-2 cents an hour
to Al 1-2 cents an hour. This announce
ment was made tonight, following meet
ing OF the union.
The plumbers have also made a re-
quest for an increase in pay and a union
meeting will be held tomorrow night to
discuss the question of going on strike
May 1. The plumbers ask for an increase
of % cents a day, making their pay $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

to cross the track and In doing so
tripped and fell. Mr.. Smiley shut off
his power and applied his brake but
was unable to stop the car before ~
reached the boy, although at that time
it was moving slowly. and the pilot
struck him.
!. It was thought that the car had
passed over the boy but instead the
pilot on striking him had thrown him
to one side. The little one was picked
up and surgical aid summoned, and on
an examination being made the IN
juries were found to be as above stat
ed. 1t is not thought that any serious
results will follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

New York, April 29-The American
Sugar Refining Co. of New Jersey and
the New York Corporation Of the same
name today paid into the United States
treasury about 100000, completing a
payment of approximately s2,000,000 in
settlement of fines and claims made
by the government in it's recent charges
of fraud on the part of the Sugar Co.
The weighing was at the sugar COM
pany's refinery. The sugar company
pays in full the recent judgment for
the penalty of $134,411 awarded against
it by a jury in the case tried in the
federal court last March, together with
interest and agrees to take no appeal
from that judgment.
1t also pays into the United States
treasury $2,000000, representing the du-
ties which have been unpaid during the
past II years, owing to these prac-
tees, 81, 239,0SS of this amount having
already been paid in under protest to
Collector Loeb on his reliquidation of
the duties upon the cargoeS entered at
the Havemyer and Elder refineries be-
tween 1901 and 1907, when the alleged
frauds We're discovered.
The Sugar Co. abandons it's protests
on these payments and gives up it's
right to appeal from Mr.. Loeb's liquid
alton and pays into the United States
treasury the judgment mentioned and
over 100000 to cover the duties I'M
paid at the Havemyer and Elder docks
prior to 1891 and at the Jersey City
refinery between 1896 and 1906.
This settlement does not affect the
criminal prosecutions of the indiv;du-
ais charged with being responsible for
the perpetuation of these Irregularities
and it is declared at the department of
justice that the prosecutions will be
pressed to a finish by the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
WAVE OF PROSPERITY
Is Sweeping Over Country, as Shown
by the Postal Receipts.

Washington, April 29.-An increasing
wave of prosperity is sweeping over
the United States, according to that
usually accurate barometer of pros
perity conditions-the gross postal re-
ceipts. The receipts at so of the larg-
est cities for the month Of March last
show an increase over the same month
last year of $1.178,921 or 1850 per cent,
the normal rate of increase being about
5 per cent. Similar statements show
increases for January last Of 6.09 per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
GOING AFTER LION.
Col. Roosevelt Will Leave Pease
Ranch Today for Mau Hills.

Nairobi, British East Africa, April
29.-Theodore Roosevelt is about to
leave the ranch Of Sir Alfred Pease on
the Athi river for a point in the Mau
hills. near Machal1os, where he hopes
to bag lion. He is due to reach the
hills tomorrow. Settlers in the hills
have reported seeing a black named lion
every day for several lays past. f.
c. Salous, the English sportsman, has
been in the Mau hills for nearly a
week.
Kermit Roosevelt did some very good
shooting near the Pease ranch two days
ago. He brought down a Thompson
gazelle at the first shot, at distance
of $40 yards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

The story in figures of Peter Van Wis
singen's gigantic forgeries was revealed
fully Thursday at Chicago in the report
of an auditing firm that spent months in
going over the real estate mans books
The figures show that at the time of Van
Vlissengen's exposure Nov. 16. 1908, his
outstanding Indebtedness, mostly on forg-
ed notes and mortgages, amounted to ST.
G33, 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
Miss Ethel Steen Improving.

Bangor, Me, April 27-The condition
Of Miss Ethel Steen, the victim Of the
Monson shooting affair, now in the
Eastern Maine hospital continues to
improve slowly and it is now believed
that she at least has an even chance for
recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

Masonic Temple was filled with Scot
fish Rite Masons last evening, the &C.
casion being work in the 18th degree
upon 20 candidates by Augusta Coun-
Gil. Princes of Jerusalem. A party of
36 was present from Lewiston and Au-
burn and as many more from Water
vile, while several distinguished men,
bers OF the order were present from
Bangor. The work of l.. D. Merchant,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
NEW STEAMER LAURENTIC
Sails from Liverpool for Montreal
White Star Line Enters the Fold.

Liverpool, April 29.-The new steam
ship Laurentic for the White Star
Dominion service sailed from here for
Montreal today on her maiden trip.
Tie Laurentic was built by Harland &
Wolff, Belfast, and was launched Sept.
1. Her sailing today marks the entry
of the White Star Line upon the Ca
madam trade in conjunction with the
Dominion Line. The new steamship
Magantic will also be engaged in this
service, making her first voyage early
in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
GOV. FERNALD GOES SOUTH
And Sec. of State A. !. Brown Is Now
Acting Governor.

Poland, Me-, April 29.-Gov Bert M.
Fernald left today for business ana
pleasure trip to Kansas City and will
be gone about IS days During his
absence Secretary Of State Arthur I.
Brown is in charge of the States af-
fairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

The ladies Of the Winthrop Street
Baptist church will have food. aprons,
Maybaskets and candy for sale Satur-
day afternoon, May /, at the store for
merly occupied as a flower store by
Mrs, Wiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
THE DOLLAR DINNER
Of Oneida Republican League Address
ed by Gov. Fort at Utica.

Utica, N. Y, April 29.-The Dollar
dinner of the Republican League of
Oneida county, which was held in this
city Thursday, was attended by more
than 400 persons. The guest of honor
and principal speaker was Gov. John
Franklin Fort of New Jersey. Gov.
Forts topic was "Direct Primaries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
MRS. EMILY P. COLLINS.
Was Real Daughter of Revolution and
Civil War Army Nurse.

Quincy, Mass, April 29.-Mrs. Emily
P. Collins, a real Daughter of the Rev
olution, an army nurse during the Civ
il War, and one of the original wo-
mems suffrage champions of the coun-
try, died Thursday night at her home
here, aged "a years and months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30
Funeral Of Late Leslie Southland.

The funeral of the late Leslie South
ard was held at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning from his late home on Bangor
road, Rev. B. P. Hope of the First Bap-
fist church officiating. Vocal selections
were rendered by E. S. Forrest, Mrs.
Mabel Gilcrease and Mrs. Donovan.
The bearers were Howard Mcfarland,
Dennis Donovan, Frank Dudley and g.
N. Cross. Interment was at Riverside
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

sovereign prince, and his fellow officers,
especially Hon. F. w. Plaisted, in the
role Of Darius the King, won the
warmest praise Of the visitors. sban-
quet was s,erved, after the work, by
Marstof Of the Opera House cafe,
and was one of the most elaborate
enjoyed in the Temple in years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

The Laurentic is the largest vessel in
the Canadian trade, being 565 feet long
and measuring about $4,000 tons. She
is designed to carry large quantity
of cargo and a full complement of pas
gers-about 2eO first-class, 430 Sec
on class and 1000 third-class. The
Laurentic is said to be the first pas
senger steamer to be fitted with COM
bination of reciprocating engines with
low pressure turbine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-30

Rev. Leroy w. Coons of the Univer-
salist church was called to Gardiner
yesterday afternoon to conduct the fun
eral Of the late Mrs. Philena S. Willard.