Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-28
Mrs. Lydia Hatch Surprised
On 80th Birthday.
GeniIemen's Night al The ".
c. I. U.--SuppeT and Social
Michael Collins Slips on Wei Leaves
And Breaks Leg.

Aunt Lyd." as Mrs. Lydia Hatch, be-
lieved to be the oldest woman shoe OPP
orator in New England, is affeetionately
called by all who have her acquaintance
was given, Friday evening, a most agree
able surprise after working hours in the
Leonard & Barrows shop. Mrs. Hatch
was 80 years old, Friday, All, as usual. in
spite of the storm of the past three days
was at her machine in the stitching room
For several days her shopmates of the
stitching room, marshaled by Mrs. w. A.
johnson, have been planning a big sur
prise, which was TO take place on Mrs,
Hatch's birthday. She was informed
Friday afternoon, that a special meeting
had been called at the room of the Boot
and Shoe Workers Union and her pres
ence was desired Her surprise when
she entered the room. which as If by
magic had been changed from clubroom
to a banquet hall, was great. Long ia
bles, daintily laid and decorated with
flowers, were covered with good things.
The supper was a gay one, Sc covers be-
ing laid, and the guest of honor was pre-
scented with a huge sheaf of chrysanthe-
NUNS in testimony of the love and es-
TEEN in which she is held. II good
wishes prevail, Mrs. Hatch will see many
happy returns of the day and will long
he a co-worker in the stitching room of
the Leonard & Barrows shoe factory
The funeral of the late Harriet A. ST.
monitor, wife of George w. Burkett, took
place at p. ~, Saturday, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Edward A. Wads-
worth, Upper High street, where she
died, Wednesday morning. Rev. Charles
B. Ames of the First Parish church Of
ficiated Mrs. Burkett was born in Cam
den II years ago, the daughter of the
late william and Elizabeth (Robertsl ST.
monitor, one of the oldest families in
Knox county, and one which has for gen.
erations been Identified with the business
life of the county.
Michael Collins slipped, Friday, on
some wet leaves covering the crossing
on Miller and Congress streets, break
ing one of his legs in two places. He
was taken to his home on Upper Miller
street.
Friday night was "Gentlemen's night
at the w. c. T. u, and supper and
social was held in the Baptist vestry. In
spite of the downpour of two days, there
was a good attendance and all had a
most enjoyable time. Each member had
| the privilege of inviting a gentleman and
| the company numbered about 80. Sup
| per was served at $50, followed by d
/ social hour in which a musical program
| was given by the young couple. Owing
| TO the rain. several numbers on the pro
gram were omitted. and those who were
| to take part We're unable to be present
| The first of the Spinney dancing classes
| was held. Friday night, with about q
beginners. Keyes' Orchestra furnished
| music for the assembly. which followed
l and which was wen attended, The class
es viii take place weekly, Friday nights
followed by assemblies al o'clock.
The wedding of Augustus c. Knigh
and Miss Grace Roberts took place, Sat
urday, in West Medford, the home of thu
| groom. Mr. knight, formers Belfas
I young man. has many friends in his oil,
home who extend sincere congratulations
and as the wedding trip is understood Il
include Belfast, all his friends hope Il
have the pleasure of meeting his bride
Miss Roberts Is a someryille girl.
Charles Wiley died, Saturday morning
at the home of his son on Upper Higl
street.