Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Lodge attended in body and observed
their last rites to the departed. There
was a profusion Of flowers from his
family and many friends and lovely
pieces from the various societies.
Among those present at the funeral
from out of town We're: Mr.. William B.
Whiting of Hokoben, y. j.; Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin p. Whiting and children Of Show
hogan; Mrs. Mabel Fessenden of Water
Vile. Mr. Whiting is survived by a
widow. and three brothers, Charles A.
Whiting, Henry S. Whiting and William
Whiting Mrs Whiting has the SYM
pathy Of the entire community in her
great bereavement.
MAYNARD Hastings, principal of the
High school, is i'll with pneumonia and
under the care of trained nurse.
Miss Mildred Moore is recovering from
slight surgical operation.
Mrs Jane Mills is on the sick list
DR.. and Mrs. Clark Blance are the
happy parents of a baby girl, born on
Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Ireland is seriously i'll with
pneumonia. She is being cared for by a
trained nurse.
Several friends of the Misses Martha
and Cynthia Haynes gave them a surprise
party at their home on Mechanic street
Tuesday afternoon. the occasion being
Miss Cyntha's birthday. Among those
present were Mrs. Annie Burgess and her
little three-year-old son, Walter. who
with his mother sang several very nice
selections. Miss Haynes was the recip-
lent of several nice gifts as well many
letters and cards from absent friends.
Mrs. Anna Harris class at the Baptist
Sunday school met at her home on Mon
day evening for the purpose of organizing
club. The following officers were cleo
ted: Pres. Lula Huff; vice Pres, Marion
Kilgore; Sec, Thelma Bigelow: Treas,
Edna Thompson. A committee to select
a name and a motto for the club was
elected as follows. Mrs. Anna Harris,
Linnion Brown. Louise Witham and Beu-
lah Robinson.
Edward Burrows was in Portland last
week for the purpose of taking an exami-
nation to enter Cavalry service. He was
accepted and leaves for Portland the first
of next week.
Evangelical services with Harry Taylor
as evangelist commenced in the Baptist
church on Sunday with good audience
present. Mr.. Taylor is accompanied by
his daughter. Miss Ruth, who greatly
adds to the good Of the services by her
beautiful singing. Meetings will continue
for two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lockwood are be-
ing congratulated on the arrival Of a
baby girl, born on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. George Nightingale and
child have returned from Mars Hill.
where they have been making their home.
Miss Hazel Bailey is at home from
Pennington for a few weeks vacation.
Frank Miner returned Saturday from
Sandy stream. where he has been en-
ployed for several weeks.
The High school closed Friday for a
three-weeks' vacation. During the last
week Mr.. Hastings place was filed by
Miss Maude Lancaster.
Word has been received here of the
serious illness of Henry Pierce in Balti-
more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Davis re-
turned to Buckf1eld Saturday, after
passing a several days vacation with
relatives in town.
Mrs. Esther Carr entertained the
Auction Club on Friday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Hastings arrived Mon
day night from Warren Maine, being
called here by the illness of their son,
MAYNARD. 4