Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-09
The Local Town Records
Need Better Protection.
The Present Vault Said 10 Be
Wholly Unsuitable Place.
Common Schools Resume Sessions
ga Below, Monday Morning.

A subject that has been discussed
by the citizens Of the town for a num-
Der of years, and more frequently of
lata, is the manner in which the town
records are kept. At present and for
I the past few years, most of the rec
ords have been kept in a wooden
bookcase. in the town clerks office
In case of fire, the chances are that
all would be destroyed before any per-
son would have time to remove them
The records were formerly kept in q.
vault in the selectmens office. under
the Opera house, and While in that
place, some became moldy and were
spoiled. on account of the dampness
of the vault. one citizen recently
made the remark that the blame for
tie manner in which the records are
kept, could not fall lepon the town
clerk but upon the town. Steps viii
be taken at town meeting for an
appropriation that will be sufficient
to provide for a suitable place for the
Keeping Of the town records
All the common schools began the
winter term. Monday.
Miss Gladys Greenleaf one of the
assistant teachers in the Lawrence
High school. is i'll at her home on
Western avenue.
The Womans Relief Corps held a
special meeting, Monday evening, in
Grand Army hall
Fl. T. Burns, Wilbur Mitchell, Will
liam Morrow and George Jones went,
Monday morning, to Skowhegan.
where they were venireed for the spe-
cial jury that will try DR.. Brown.
Ralph Burrill has returned from
Skowhegan. where he passed Sunday
with his parents.
The officers-elect of the local lodge,
Modern Woodmen Of America. will be
installed at the regular meeting, Tues
day evening.
The thermometer here, Monday
morning. registered "a degrees below
zero.
Fred Woodman left, Monday, for
Indian pond, where he will be en-
ployed in the woods.
Miss Caro- Chapman has returned to
Erskine Academy. where she is prin-
cipal, after passing Sunday with her
parents, Mir. and Mrs. George NJ.
| Chapman.
A reception will be rendered Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Savage, Friday evening, at
the Baptist church.
The Clienea Club will observe ami
versary day at the home of Mrs. Carl
C. Piper on High street.
Albert Clark has resigned his po-
sition in the American wooden mill
and purchased the interest of his
brother, Eugene Clark. in the firm
| of Clark & O'Connor.
The Ladies' Circle of the Univer
salist church will meet Wednesday
afternoon. with Mrs. w. H. Totman.
Lewis Emerson, who is employed in
Farmingdale passed Sunday and Mon
day, at his home here.
The Murray Club will meet, Tuesday
afternoon. with Mrs. r. c. Clark,
Western avenue.
Mrs. John II. Clark has completed
her duties in the American wpolen
mill.
Mr. and Mrs r. O. Files have re-
turned from Pittsfield. where they
were the guests. Sunday, of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Humphrey.
Sam Wing has returned from a
business trip to Portland.
board meeting of the Methodist
Sunday school was held, Monday eve
ming, in the vestry.
George L. Woodwork, proprietor of
the hotel at Burnham, was calling on
friends in town, Monday.
The funeral of Benson, the B.
months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Short, who died Sunday. was held,
Monday morning
Miss Eva Lemelin has returned from
Skowhegan. where she has been en-
ployed.
John III. Clark of Woodsocket, f. l.,
| is with his wife and daughter at their
home on Pleasant street for a few
days.
III. III. Brazzell has gone to Milbridge
on weeks business trip.
The w. Y. b. Club met, Monday
evening, with Misses Matte and
Mabel Downs, Newhall street. The
evening was passed very pleasantly.
Refreshments We're served.