Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07


Carlton Bunker who has been i'll At
his home for the past few days y
able to Be out. and has resumed his
duties as clerk at Gardiner, A Saw
ages store.
Ray Lord Of Portland cable man
for the New England Telephone COM
pany, with his assistant is in town
this week engaged in work for the
company.
The members of the Tuesday After
noon Whist club were delightfully."- en-
tertained at the home Of Mrs. William
Mcleod. The ladies passed the early
part of the afternoon in playing
whist, following which most deli
cious repast was served by the hos
tess. There was fun attendance, and
the next meeting will be in held in
week.
Mrs. Annie Pratt is caring for Mrs.
Howard Flood Of High street, during
the latters illness.
Mrs Ellen Davis Of Osborne street
who has been seriously Ill at her horne
for a few weeks has gone to the home
of her son. Fred r. Davis, On Kicker
street, where Mrs. Davis will care for
her.
Fully 200 invitations have been ex-
tended the members Of the Methodist
Mems and Womans' Bible classes, for
the banquet to be held on Wednes-
day evening, at the church vestry.
The banquet will begin at P. NJ.
opened by a chicken pie supper. fol-
lowed by the general speech making
and entertainments. DR.. Owen Is.
Ames will act as POSTMASTER, and A
very enjoyable occasion is anticipated.
Campbell Keene Of Augusta was IN
town this week, calling on friends.
At the monthly meeting Of the Meth
odist Epworth League held. Monday
evening at the home Of Rev. and Mrs.
Perry, Western Avenue, the plaCsi-
bility of night school for members
Of the Fairfield foreign colony was
discussed, and preliminary plans were
made.
The members Of the Fairfield vii
lage Methodist parish have accepted
an invitation to 60 to Fairfield Gen.
ter on Thursday evening, to be pres
ent at the annual meeting Of the Fair
field Center parish. The meeting will
be held in the Grange hall and supper
will be served during the evening.
Mrs. Rebecca Lawrence, aged 10
years. and IL months passed away.
about $50 Monday morning. at the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. Rosie
Works, at Shawmut, after a lingering
Illness Of several weeks. Mrs. Law
renee was born at Kingfield, and lived
there the early part of her life. She
was united in marriage to James Law
renee Of Shawmut, who passed away
few years ago. Upon the death Of
her husband, Mrs. Lawrence made
her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Works. One daughter, Mrs. Rose
Works Of Shawmut, two step-sors,
Benjamin Lawrence OF Fairfield Al
phonso Lawrence Of Fairfield. sis
ter in Lewiston. a sister in Massachu-
sets. and brother. Edward William
of California survive. Mrs. Lawrence
leaves a large circle Of friends TO
mourn her loss and offer sympathy to
the bereaved relatives. She was for
many years the president of the
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Of Shawmut, and attended the Bap-
fist church. The funeral services will
be held Wednesday afternoon. at
o'clock, from her late residence.
Miss Capitola Totman who has been
i'll at her home on the Island for
few days is able to be out.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs Bert Pratt, Sunday morning.
Both mother and child are doing we'll.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Neal Of High
street were host and hostess on Tues
day evening, to the members Of the
Tuesday Evening Club, and the even
ing was passed in playing cards, fol-
lowed by a social hour and refresh
ments.
Vaughn Totman, the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Garfield Totman of Island ave-
nue. is ill at his home, suffering with
blood poisoning in his hand.
The Book Worm Club was entertain
ed Monday evening by Mrs. William
Anderson and Mrs. Abbott Adams. at
the home of the former on Maple
street. Following the exchange Of the
books which the members have been
reading for the past week social
hour was enjoyed and refreshments
were served by the hostesses.
A regular meeting Of Benton Grange
will be held on Wednesday evening.
and the third and fourth degrees will
be conferred on a class Of candidates.
The members Of the Albion Grange
will be present, and the Albion
Grange degree team will work the
fourth degree.
The Merrymeeting Club will hold
a social dance on Wednesday even
ing at Assembly Hall and very
pleasant time is anticipated. The mu-
sic for the order Of old and modern
dances will be furnished by Toziers
orchestra.
Mrs. Abbie Clough has returned %
her home on High street. after sew
eral weeks visit at Madison and
Skowhegan with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Harold E. Weeks has returned
to her home on Maple street after
several days visit at Portland and
Boston with relatives.
The following pupils Of the Fairfield
public schools were not absent during