Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
FAIRFIELD.
Sons Of Veterans Meet Here
Preparatory to Organize
Deputy Sheriff Henry D. Brophy
Makes Big Seizure
Church Hoers Attend Union Servic-
es.-0ther Locals


Grand Army hall and made plans to
Veterans. Commander Harry Vose, Jas.
Coon and Ellery Vose of the Water
Vile Camp were present and talked
to those present about the Sons of
Veterans order. A committee of three,
consisting of Rev. Lester l.. Lewis,
William Keene and Arthur Howe. were
appointed to make plans and secure
a list of prospective members. The
committee will prepare papers and
have them sent to headquarters to re-
ceive the charter. There are already
80 men who are eligible for member
ship and the required number is Is to
obtain a charter The prospective
Fairfield Camp expects to receive its
charter in time to muster on Decora-
ton day and take Part in the custom
airy exercises. They also plan to at
tend the encampment to be held at
Waterville in July.
Mrs. Jennie Howe was hostess on
Thursday afternoon to the Needlecraft
Sisters at her home on Western ave-
nue.. The ladies embroidered and
passed a very pleasant afternoon. Mrs.
Howe served light refreshments.
Mrs. George Johnson was hostess on
Thursday evening to a party of friends
in honor of her husbands birthday.
Games and music were enjoyed during
the course of the evening. Mrs.
Johnson served a dainty luncheon in
the dining room.
Mrs. F. L. Tozier, president of the
Fairfield Methodist Guild, and the fol-
lowing members, Mrs. c. o. Perry,
Mrs. g. B. Varney, Mrs. W. r. Kre-
ger and Mrs. Abbie ]. Ladd, went to
Gardiner Thursday to attend the Fed
Grafton Of NJ E. Guilds.
Rev. G. w. Hinckley of Good Will
was in town Thursday on business
About 125 Fairfield church people
attended the union service at the Bap-
tist church Wednesday evening. Wes-
Icy j. Weir, superintendent of the
State Sunday School Association,
spoke very interestingly about his
work. He spoke especially on organic
ed classes in Sunday schools and told
of the Danforth class at Bangor as a
fine example. The Danforth class con-
tains over 250 members. Rev. ]. ].
Hull, the prominent worker in State
Sunday school work, spoke on organ
lied classes in Sunday schools and
illustrated his talk by incidents in
connection with the work. Prayer was
oered by Rev. c. o. Perry of the
Methodist church
The regular meeting of Victor
Grange will be held Saturday evening.
May 2. The subject for discussion will
be Roadside Improvement" The mat
ter of holding a Grange fair and also
of exhibiting at the Central Maine
fair will be considered A large at
tendance is desired.
Miss Elizabeth Craig of Augusta is
guest in town of Mrs. Fred Rollins,
lower Main street.
Moody. the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Flynt, who has been serious
ly i'll at Shawmut, is very much i'm
proved and the trained nurse has re-
turned to Augusta.
George Keene and sister, Mrs. Tot
man of Canaan are guests in town of
their brother, William Keene.
A merry band of serenaders made
trip to Shawmut Wednesday eve
ming. where they visited Mr.. and Mrs.
lothian Hobbs. who have been recent
ly married. The party consisted of
neighbors, friends and relatives. They
were invited in and most enjoyable
evening was passed in merry making
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbs were presented
with a handsome rocking chair. Re-
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served. The party broke up at
a late hour, all wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Hobbs many years of welded happi-
ness.
Clyde Gibbs has entered the employ
of Mr.. Monk at his sawmill at Clin-
ton, for few weeks.
The Boy Scouts of Fairfield held a
pleasant sociable Thursday evening
at the Methodist church. Games were
played and refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Hutchins OF
Lewiston are guests at Shawmut of
Ralph Hobbs.
Mrs Vilroy Worthing, Mrs. Roberts
and sons, Maurice and Charles, Thurs
day visited at Shawmut.
Miss Nina Foster is able to be out,
after several weeks illness.
The annual meeting of the Past and
Present Club will be held Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. F. l.. Knowlton,
Winchester street. A luncheon will
be served the CluD women DIT ClOCA,
followed by the business meeting,
which will include election of off,
GERS.
Mrs. Frank Mclaughlin will be
! hostess Wednesday evening to the
members of the Embroidery Club.
Mrs. George Preble of Oakland
called in town Thursday.
The Fairfield Club women will go to
Oakland Friday, where they will at
tend the Kennebec Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs.
The postponed meeting of the Bridge
| Whist Club will be held Tuesday eve-
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. William Arch
| er, High street.
| The Hume & Newhall sawmill shut
| down Thursday until the new logs
| arrive from upriver The logs will
! doubtless arrive within two weeks.
! Miss Eleanor Davis, who teaches
| school at Larone, is passing few
| days at her home at Benton,
The marriage intentions of Charles
| H. Vieliiuxe, son of Peter Vielliuxe,
| and Miss Hazel B. Barker of Wayne
are on file at Town Clerk Bradbury
office.