Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-22
FAIRFIELD
Lyman Fish Severely Injured by
Fall-Entertainment for
Benefit of Grammar
School
OFFICERS OF HIGH SCHOOL
PAPER CHOSEN-LOCALS

Lyman Fish of High street fell Satur.
day forenoon about II 0 clock from the
staging on which he was working and
struck across his back on a large tim
ber cracking one rib. Sunday he was
resting comfortably as could be ex-
pected and ii was thought that he suffer
ed no further injuries. Mr.. ish is en-
pioyed by Harrison 7. Burns contractor
and builder, and was in company with
the crew engaged in repairing the house
OF Mrs. Rose Goodman Goodman Court.
winch was recently damaged by fire The
cross piece of the staging slipped, let
ting the board sway and throwing MIR
Fish 10 the ground The distance was
oni! four feet. but when he struck his
back came fairly across the large tim
Der lying on the ground. causing the in
jury 1t is considered mira culous that
ms back was not broken
DR.. William L. Gousse was Saturday
appointed by the municipal officers 10
serve as medical examiner under Chan
ter 1o9, Public Laws of 1916 to examine
those making applications for the pension
Of needy blind of the town The chapter
asserts that all blind of the town, over
the age of q, who are not inmates Of
whose income is less than $500 wear. are
entitled to pension. Town Clerk Brad
bury received recent, the application
blanks for the above purpose and appii-
cation must he made before the first
week Of December or not until June as
these examinations are made twice a
year.
TIE last and Presen, club will meet
Smith. Western avenue.
A regular meeting Of Victor Grange
was held Saturday evening and the First
ana second degrees were conferred on a
class Of candidates. The members of
victor Grange are making plans to give
Thanksgiving ball Wednesday evening
at the hall. Music will be furnished by
Harlow's orchestra
The many friends Of Mrs. William
kreser will be gratified to learn that
Mrs. Croker is improving. after a Sc
rious attack of typhoid fever
An entertainment will be given
Monday evening at the Lawrence
High school Assembly hall by the pu-
pills Of the South Grammar school The
proceeds of the entertainment will be
Tor the fund which the pupils are
raising TO purchase a piano for the
school. Miss Frances Cate musical di-
rector of the Fairfield schools and
Miss Coombs. principal Of the South
building, have charge of the program
The affair promises 10 be a pleasing
one, and Will consist of drills, songs
and exercises.
on Sunday evening at the Metho-
sS- Inv
TO an Interesting talk by Rev n. r
Cole. recently returned missionary
from China. Rev Mr.. Cole made the
story Of his work among the natives
OF India more interesting by telling
Of many incidents in connection with
his work
Ihe following are announced as the
! La Nrence High students who will
comprise the editorial and business
board of the school paper. The
LHre": Editor Marjorie Smith: as
sistant editor who viii have charge
Of the alumni notes and the calendar.
Doris circuit; business manager.
Ralph Blakney; assistant business
manager. Roland Pooler who will al
so have charge of the advertisements;
Cornell Lawry. athletic editor;
Chauncy Brown. Freshman editor:
Ruth Hatch, dramatic editor. The first
paper VIII he published and distrib-
uied the week before the Christmas
vacation.
Mrs. Kate 3. Ellis was in Auburn Sat
urGay eenng. where she spoke before
the members Of the Auburn Grange in
the interests of the State board Of health.
with which she is connected On Thurs
DAY evening Mrs. Ellis spoke at Corn
vile and Wednesday AT West Sumner.
where she spoke on Hygiene
Charles Carlot of Belfast. former
student AT the University of Maine, has
been visiting friends in town.
Miss Lula Adams left SATURDAY. evening
for Madison. where she will visit her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Albra Adams. for
a few days. Miss Adams is planning to
leave soon for Boston TO visit
The full committee to have charge OF
the annual fair for the benefit Of the
Lawrence High School Athletic Associa-
ton has been chosen and on Friday held
a meeting. The date of the fair has NOS
Vet been definitely set but will he the FIRST
of January. The fun committees consist
Of: Seniors. Ethel Walkes Mary Gilpat-
rick; Juniors. Genevieve ellis. Gladys
:horey: Sophon1ores, Hazel MacAuley,
Alice Moore; Freshmen. Helen Crockett,
Jessie Bennett.
Judging from present prospects il
seems that Lawrence High is TO be fav-
ored with full list of the more i'm
| portant school sports. Plans are now
afoot for the formation of q boys bas-
ketbsl team, and il is understood that
there is some good material to draw
from. The Opera house. it is thought
could be easily secured for the purpose
of playing the game. and would afford
ideal place for such. The girls of
the High school are also hoping TO form
team, and taking the two teams in
good working order some fine games
could he expected. A meeting will he
held :his week of those interested in
basketball at the High school
The football letters for the members
eligible of the Lawrence High football
eleven will be awarded this week. This
years team has done remarkably we'll
judging from the fact that football
was just brought into the school this
year,