Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
WINTHROP
c. M. Bailey of Winthrop Passes
94th Milestone on Life's High
way-Harvest Supper
To Be Served
SOCIAL CLUB NOTICES OF
THE WEEK-PERSONALS

Another milestone in the life of C.
M. Bailey, the veteran oilcloth man.
ufacturer of Winthrop, was passed
Saturday, Oct. "a. Mr. Bailey was "a
years of age upon this date and pass
ca the day with Characteristic energy,
going to Winthrop village to attend
to business affairs as is his custom
each day in spite of his increasing
years Cards and letters were show
cred upon him throughout the day
and brought many expressions of
good will.
In the evening Mr.. Bailey was the
guest of honor at bountiful Harvest
supper, given by the ladies of the
ally loaded with good things, and
about $40 were present to enjoy the
supper and the social hour which
followed it, when the party adjourn
ed from the dining room to the yes
try of the church, which was artistic
ally decorated for the occasion.
Music was enjoyed, Mr., Bailey set
ting near the piano and selecting his
favorite hymns, which were sung with
enthusiasm and enjoyment by all.
Rev. G. W. Hinckley of Good Will
arm then presented Mr.. Bailey with
"a pinks in behalf of the boys of Bailey
and Winthrop cottages and others at
Good Will. Mr.. Bailey responded with
hearty good will to this gift. after
which more hymns were sung. Then
by special request Mr.. Hinckley gave
an informal talk upon his experiences
during his recent trip abroad when he
was caught in the war zone. His vivid
account of the hardship and suffering
occasioned by the terrific struggle
abroad brought ii very clearl ybefore
the audience and proved very inter-
esting. The party broke up at a late
hour.
On Sunday Mr.. Bailey entertained at
dinner all of his children, grandchil-
dren and one great-grandchild. Four
teen were seated at the table at this
family dinner party.
Mr.. Bailey, as has been his custom
for years. led the evening prayer SER
vice at the Friends church. When
questioned as to what his subject
would be, he replied in Characteristic
fashion: Say that the service will
be led by an old Quaker and his sub
ject will be just what the spirit
moves"
After the service, according to an
other old custom of his, Mr.. Bailey
distributed the zoo or more pinks
which had been sent to him as girts,
among the congregation.
The birthday was happily passed
and Mr.. Bailey, his family and friends
are looking forward with pleasure to
an equally pleasant anniversary in
1915.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan have returned
from Bar Harbor, where they passed the
summer. -.s.
Miss Emma Yeaton of Augusta visited
relatives in town Sunday,
Mrs Nina Morriss of Waterville is Wis
iting her daughter Mrs. Kendall Harris.
Guy Maxwell of Maine Central Insti-
tute was a weekend visitor at home,
Mrs Rose caron and Miss Helen For
tier visited in Waterville Sunday.
Ralph Parker of Wells Beach was the
guest of his parents, DR.. and Mrs. g. G.
Parker, Sunday.
E. P Libby and Miss Dora Libby went
to Brunswick Saturday to attend the
Bowdoin-Colby football game.
harvest supper will be served by the
Ladies' Aid at the Methodist vestry
Tuesday evening and will be followed by
fine entertainment by local talent as
sisted by Edward Keith of Augusta, mu-
stefan, and Mrs. Keith. reader. The pro-
gram is as follows: Piano duet, Mrs. H.
A. Clifford, Donald Clifford; vocal duet,
Alice Bonney. Hazel Peck; reading. Mrs.
Mary Putnam; vocal solo, A. H. Webb;
piano duet, Mrs. J. H. Pinkham, Wendell
Pinkham; reading. Whispering Bill"
Mrs. Keith; vocal solo, Mrs. Helen Webb
Perry; bones and piano selection. Edward
Keith. Mrs. j. II. Pinkham.
NJ. N. Freeman is visiting his brother
in Canton.
Mrs. Mary Cover of Augusta visited
in town Sunday.
DIR. G. w. Bates, E. W. Wentworth. w.
E. Hayward and Hollis Shaw have re-
turned from a hunting trip.
Mrs. Addie Lake of Wilton Is in town.
called by the illness of her sister, Mrs.
Ellsworth Hayward.
The Ladies' Social Circle will meet
Wednesday with Mrs. Raymond Riley.
Picnic dinner will be enjoyed. Teams
will leave at 8 A. NJ. returning at P. M.
Rev. G. w. Hinckley preached Sunday
at the Friends church, and with Mrs.
Hinckley was the guest of Mrs Hannah
Bailey.