Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

The official expression is expressed:
1--WE believe we will hold the leVees. ;"
ern avenue. He then went down Main
street and up Lawrence avenue, where
he was stopped near \. p. Morrilfs sta
BILE. On his run at times he preferred
the sidewalks, and by colliding with va
rious objects he managed TO demolish a
fine wagon which he was harnessed 10.
The top was completely gone and other
parts We're as good as gone.
Mrs. Watson Drew of Portland is the
guest of Mrs. Forest drew at her home
on Main street.
Since Horace X. Purinton received
word, Wednesday morning, from the
assistant postmaster general at
Washington, that he had been APP
pointed postmaster of the local of
flee, he has been busy receiving the
congratulations of his many friends
and the townspeople at large. Mr..
Purinton's appointment is for a term
of four years and he succeeds the
late Il. P. Mayo, whose death occur
red early in March. The appointment
of Mr. Purinton meets with approval
from the citizens of the town, and
when his petition for the office was
circulated by his friends. ii is be-
lieved every man, whether Republi-
can or Democrat, signed. The petit
ton contained several hundred sig
natures including the names of the
members of the town and county
committees of both political parties.
1t was the unanimous opinion that
Mr.. Purinton should receive the APP
pointment, as his experience in the
Office, his faithfulness in perform
ance of all duties. and his courteous
and genial manner must be appre-
ciated by the patrons of the office.
A Pleasing Concert.
A musical concert was given in the
Universalist church, Thursday eve
ming, by Don Morrison of Skowhe-
gan, who was assisted by Miss Ellie
Pooler of Waterville, Miss Mary
Emery of Skowhegan and Rev. l.. l..
Lewis, pastor of the Universalist
church in this town. The affair was
largely attended and the audience
greatly appreciated the program, car
ried out as follows:
Part I-Salut d'Amour, Elgar, and
Romance ScherZo, Van Goens, Don
Morrison; March Grotesque, Sinding,
Miss Mary Emery. Je Pense Toi,
Gramm, and Roses in June, German,
Miss Effie Pooler; Carnival. Morrison,
and When Albani Sang, .Drummond,
Don Morrison. Part II-Ah Welt
Who Knows?, Hawley, and At Part
ing, Rogers, Lester L. Lewis; Nalse
Anglaise, Morrison, and Little Dutch
Soldier Morrison, Don Morrison;
Murmuring Zephers, Jensen, Miss
Mary Emery; Chanson d'Amour, Hol-
land and Celtic Lullaby, Morrison,
Don Morrison; Waltz Song-with
violin obligato, Morrison, Miss Poolef.
There will be supper entertain
ment and social in Schoolhouse hall,
Benton Station, Friday evening,
April II, for the benefit of the Senior
class of the Lawrence High school.
Supper will be served, from $50 to
O'Clock, and the entertainment ana
social will follow.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Kenrick are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the
birth of baby girl.
| Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Keyes have re-
turned from a trip through the South
| and Cuba, covering several weeks
| i
| day afternoon, with Mrs. Henry {.
| Newhall, st her home on the corner
of Lawrence avenue and Newman
| street.
The members of the Twice Six Cluo
1 will go to Waterville, Monday eve
ming. whore they will enjoy the
atre party at the City Opera house
The annual meeting of the Clionea
/ Club will he held at the home OF the
| president, Mrs. Henry C. Newhah'
Wednesday afternoon.
Saturday evening the Democrats OF
| Somerset will hold Jefferson Day
banquet at The Gerald. Among the
| speakers at the post prandial exercises
| will be Governor Frederick Plaisted'
| Attorney General William r. Pattah :
| gall, Mayor Morey of Lewiston anu
| CONGRESSMAN Samuel Gould of SHOW
| hogan.
A federated meeting of the Chonea
| Club will be held in Assembly nan
of the Lawrence High school, FRIDAY
| evening April 10, at which time Mrs.
f. f. Drake of Waterville will lee
ture on Domestic Science"
The regular meeting of Good VIII
Rebekah Lodge. No. so. was heid'
Thursday evening, in their hall
Miss Grace Savage. who has peeh
visiting her parents, for the past lew
/ days, has gone to Norton, Mass
Captain W. r. Kreger who has
:. been passing a few DAYS at his home
here has gone to Portland, where ne