Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
SOMERSET.
CANAAN.


at home from Massachusetts, for the
holidays.
Miss Grace Bean passed Thursday
with her mother and sister, Mrs. Ell
wood Jewell, returning to Fairfield
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Brown and little
daughter of Fairfield were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Tatro last week.
Miss Edna Nye returned on Monday
from Stonington, Maine, where she
has been teaching.
Miss Elva Nye was at home from
Pittsfield several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Smith and chill
dren dined with Mrs. Margaret Good
rich, Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Nelson of Port
land are passing the holidays with
their parents in town.
Bert Rand came from Massachusetts,
for a short visit at his home. On his
return he was accompanied by MS
mother who will pass the winter with
her sister at West Medford.
Clarence Dunlap of Skowhegan was
the guest of his uncle, George Smith,
Saturday and sunday.
The concert and dance at Town hall,
Tuesday evening. under the auspices
of Canaan band, was well attended.
John Crocker was at home from
Pittsfield several days last week.
Miss Margaret Young of Skowhe-
gan was the guest of Christie F'urber.
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellie Croker of Pitts
field were guests of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Croker, Thursday.
Mrs. Ernest Holman of Fairfield
came Saturday for visit with her
mother, Mrs. Virginia Nye.
The Christmas tree and entertain
ment by the children at Grange hall,
Wednesday evening, was we'll attend
ed. The program was in charge OF
Mrs Ola Maxfield and Miss Gertrude
Moody, and much credit is due them
for the success of the entertainment
as the tableaux, Rotations, dialogues
and singing by the children showed
careful preparation. Much to the de-
light of the little ones, Mr.. and Mrs
Santa Clause arrived late each laden
with gifts for the children. There
were also two trees filed with gifts
for all.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Holt, who have
been in Ohio for several months, re-
turned Tuesday.
Mr. Baker of Bingham is the guest
of his daughter, Mrs. George A. Max
field.
Mrs Weymouth, who has been the
guest of her sister, Miss Betsy Davis
returned to Skowhegan, last week.
CAMBRIDGE.
Frank Quimby received about sc
cards Christmas day from his friends
He has been ill for long time and
they were greatly appreciated by him
Mr.. and Mrs. lothian Parkman OF
Dexter were guests Christmas day OF
Mrs. w. D. Wilder.
Daniel Leavitt was at home from
Waterville at Christmas time.
Charles and Lee Watson were al
home at Christmas time.
Mrs. Lola Watson, who is in E. M
G. hospital at Bangor, is improving
Elvin Folsom and Josephine Day re-
turned Saturday from Waterville.
There was a Christmas tree al
Weber schoolhouse Wednesday eve
ming and one at the church Thursday
evening, which was very enjoyable
time at both places. Miss Day had q
little tree at the schoolhouse in the
Flat which was greatly enjoyed by
the children.
RIPLEY.
Charles Downing has been passing
10 two
Andrew Horn and family of Cam
bridge were at S. d. Pages Sunday
Mrs. Harry Gould and children have
been in Dexter for a week, guests OF
relatives.
Mrs. Nora Hamilton of Parkmar
was at George Hersom's Christmas.
Morris Nutter is Ill with humps.
Mrs. Perley Goodale died at her
home in West Garland last week. She
lived in Ripley many years and hao
many friends here.
Miss Sadie Herrick returned from
Harmony Monday.
Farmers are busy hauling logs and
getting their wood. There is plenty
of snow for all kinds of business.
PALMYRA.
The Woman's Wednesday Club held s
postponed meeting Dec. q at the home
of Miss Josephine Miller. Mrs. Ada Mil
Ter opened the meeting and Mrs, Ina
Seekins read the records of last meet
ing and called the roll. which was re
sponded to by quotations. An interest
ing discussion of ways and means o.
procuring reference books was the mex
in order, after which Miss Miller pre-
scented the following program: lnstru
mental music. Mrs. Ada Miller; reading
original poem, Mrs. Edith Miilett; ques
ton box, vocal duet Mrs Ada Miller anC
Mrs Ina Seekins; reading, Mrs. o. b
Cole; reading, Muriel Palmer: song b!
the chorus; reading, Mrs. Mary f
Towle; contest of wits; monologue, Mrs
Marguerite Blaisdell; dialogue by tw'
members; song. Iva Seekins; reading
Marjorie Palmer; dialogue by four mem
bers; duet, Mrs. Bertha Davis and Mrs
Ada Miller; reading. Miss Ellen Millett
music, Elise Towle; music, chorus
There were 20 present. Miss Mile
served sherbet and cake for which tn
club extended a vote of thanks. Mrs
W. II. Towle will entertain the clul