Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
NORRIDGEW0cK.
The S0th Birthday Of Mrs.
Marcia A. Watson
Reception to Rev. and Mrs. Trites
0.E. S. EnteriainS Gentlemen
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs VIII
Attend Church Next Sunday

- Inc ISStn DlFIHddy OF hTS, MdFCid
A Watson was observed by relatives
and friends on Saturday, April is. A
nephew, Postmaster Perham $. Heald
and his daughter, Mrs. Fred Heald of
Waterville, were present, also her son,
w. P. Watson OF Kingheld. Friends
called during the day, her daughter
with whom she resides furnishing en-
tertainment. 1t was a surprise that
so many absent friends and relatives
remembered the day with tokens,
cards and letters of good will and con-
gratulations. Flowers We're presented
by Miss Gertrude Weston of Ssowhe-
gan, Mrs. Fred Head, a niece, Mrs.
Increase Robinson of Waterville,
nephew, Bert Greenwood of Billerica,
Mass, and by twin nieceS of Alstead.
n. II. There was also confectionery
from grandnieces Esther and Mar
guerite Robinson of Waterville. Mrs.
Watson is the youngest of family of
10 children of Ephraim and Katie
aoughton Head, all of whom reached
the age of so and upwards, with the
exception of, Asel Head, late Of Mad
ison, who lived to be nearly 7s. The
only other surviving member of this
family is brother, Alvah Of Osceola,
Wis. who at the age of So was re-
Gently elected treasurer of his town.
Mrs. Watson is in her usual health
and although the body is weakened,
the mind has refused to grow old and
she still takes cheerful and active
interest in all of the affairs of life.
A very pleasant evening was passed
at the Baptist yestry, the occasion be-
ing social supper and an informal
reception TO the pastor, Rev. John H.
Trites and his bride, formerly Miss
Ada L. Jeffrey, one of our most es-
teemed school teachers. After a boun-
tiful supper, large wedding cake
was placed before the bride which she
cut that all might have a piece. In
the cake was baked a small key, the
finding of which caused considera BILE
merriment. When all had partaken
they returned to the vestry, where
Rev. Todd had charge of affairs. Short
talks were given by Rev. Robert L.
Sheaff of the Norridgewock Congre-
gational church, Rev. George Merriam
of the Bethany Baptist church and
Rev. j. G. Osborn of the First Bap-
fist church of Skowhegan. A purse of
some of the pupils of the Grammar
grades presented purse containing
between Sc and S.. Among individual
gifts was a patchwork quilt given by
Ruth Blaisdell, 10 years of age.
Leo Briggs has gone to Skowhegan.
where he will be employed in a meat
market during the summer
Mrs. Ellen Mitchell is reported as
quite i'll at her home on Mechanic
street.
Mrs. W. w. Dexter is enjoying a
visit from her mother, Mrs. Williams
of Madison.
William F. Knox is passing few
days in Augusta.
In return for the fine supper and
entertainment given the ladies by the
gentlemen of the o. E. S. in March,
the ladies of the lodge entertained the
gentlemen on Friday evening with a
fine spread and program, Miss Flor
ence Jewett was the chairman of the
committee of arrangements. At $40
a delicious supper consisting of cold
boiled ham, pressed meats, scalloped
potatoes, rolls, assorted cakes. dough-
nuts, custard pies and coffee was
served to about so members present.
After the meeting a one-act farce en-
titled "A Suffragette Townmeeting"
was given by the ladies in a very
creditable manner.
The members of the Odd Fellows
and Rebekah Lodges will attend
church in body Sunday morning at
the Baptist church, union service of
the two churches being held.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Mitchell are the
happy parents of 9-pound girl, which
arrived Saturday morning.
Mrs. Wilmot Gentle, who has been
passing several days with friends in
town. returned Tuesday to her home
i'll Monticello.
Miss Dorothy Folsom returned to
Waterville Tuesday, after passing the
weekend with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs L. r. Folsom.
Joseph Chamberlain of Mercer has
assumed management of the Norridge-
wock hotel
Miss Mildred Normandy has return
ed from Portland, where she has been
passing the winter.
Several friends gave Bennie Witham
Surprise party Wednesday evening,
it being Mr.. Withams birthday. A
very pleasant evening was passed in
playing games. Refreshments of fruit.
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