Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-11
Skowhegan-Athens EIeC-
trio Line Now Assured.
Maine CsniTaIPledges $4,000,
:. II Balance Is Raised,
Athens and Showhegan Nave Al.
;, ready Pledged $4,000 Cash.

Wednesday was day of great re-
toicing among the promoters of the
Gkowhegan-At Electric line. for
the Maine Central Railroad then noti-
fed them that it would pledge $4,000
toward the construction of the line,
thus making it's building practically
assured. A few days before a dele
ga tion of citizens went to Portland to
interview Morris Mcdonald, general
manager of the company, and after
considerable discussion of their plans
he ted them that if the citizens had
enough interest in the road to make
individual subscriptions for the re-
nainder of the funds needed he would
recommend his company to assist by
purchasing stock to the amount asked.
.tSkowhegan and Athens have each
voted $4,000 and this pledge from the
Maine Central assures total of s45,-
0GDi 1t is the belief of the parties in
terested that if subscriptions to the
amount of $4,000 more can be OBJ
tanned, the remainder of the cost can
be raised by the sale of bonds John A.
Jones, an engineer of Lewiston, esti-
mated the total cost at $4,000. The
promoters have been promised aid
from several individuals. amounting to
from 800 to $1,000 each 1t is under
stood that the Brighton Lumber Go. is
ready to contribute a sum of money
toward the project The action by the
Maine Central has aroused the interest
of tie several towns and it is believed
that Madison and Cornville will con-
tribute their proportionate share in the
near future.
A grand Vote No rally will be held
Tuesday evening, Aug. %, in the Opera
house with music by the Skowhegan
Band. An address will be given by
Mrs Mary Harris Armor of Georgia
one Of the most logical, vigorous and
captivating speakers on the lecture
platform She has spoken in nearly
every. section Of the country and has
everywhere been greeted by large and
enthusiastic audiences
A very successful Field day of the
". G. T. z. was held Tuesday at East
Madison The meeting was held in the
church and was attended by good
number of East Madison as we'll as
Skowhegan ladies'. A stirring address
was given BY Mrs E l.. Marsh of !
Providence. r. l., followed by remarks
By. Rev. George Merriam, who is sup
plying the church for the summer
Vote No. campaign songs were sung
by number Of girls. led, by Mrs
Phiio Steward. A Picnic supper was
enjoyed out of doors
The time at the Grange meeting
wednesday evening was devoted to
an evening of reminiscence" and the
program well carried out as follows:
Choir sang THE Sweet Long Ago"
A r, Smiley recited Our Whip |
pings, by Eugene Field; S f. Emer- |
son gave EARLY Recollections:" c. d. |
Miller gave his views of What We |
Owe Our Forefathers and Mothers
Mrs A. r. Watson sang Loves Old
Sweet Song" which was encored |
Modes Of Communication and Travel
One Hundred Years Ago" was the
subject of paper by Grace Tolman
beautiful song by A. F. Sanford and
interesting remarks by Alonzo Smith
and Major j w. Fogler with splendid
choir singing completed the program
One candidate for membership was
voted in. The annual Field day will
be held Aug. 3d. Arrangements are
with committee that will report la
ter.