Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
FAIRFIELD
Cloud Burst Strikes Fairfield on
Wednesday Noon
MANY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
OF THE TOWN

The town was struck with a cloudburst
Of rain on Wednesday morning and the rain
descended In torrents. The main streets
were flooded with running water and many
Of the catch basins were plugged up or fill
Cd to their capacity. The results were
much brighter than was expected as the
macadamized streets were given a neces-
sary washing and made a much more ia
vorable appearance.
William II. Totman sold to William Har.
rington on Wednesday load Of hay that
has been stored in his barn for 80 years.
Mr.. Totman sold all his stock 80 years ago
and has had no occasion to use the hay
since that time. The hay was said to be
in good condition. and although its age did
not bring the market price. it now appears
that II will be passed for new mown hay
Mr.. and Mrs E. T. Parker and son Thom-
as and Miss Clara Jewell were in Augusta
on Wednesday. While in the city they
visited the muster grounds and witnessed
the End Maine Regiment in camp.
The members of the Chiroboarthan Club
OF the Baptist church will enjoy picnic
this Thursday afternoon at Snow pond. The
members of the class requested to leave
Fairfield the $50 car for Waterville
Many OF the old members of the class are
now in town on their vacations and it is
hoped that all will endeavor to be present
and make this most enjoyable affair.
MIR. and Mrs. Ernest Holman have gone
to Augusta, where they will remain for a
short stay While there Mr. Holman will
attend the Druggists Convention.
The monthly meeting of the W. C.. T. U.
will be held in the vestry of the Baptist
church on Thursday afternoon at 2.3o. A
number of important business matters are
members be present.
The members of the Cosmos Club were
delightfully."- entertained by Mrs. Ed. Jewell
al her home on lower Main street, Wednes-
day afternoon. The regular club program
was carried out and very pleasant social
hour was enjoyed. Light refreshments were
served by the hostess. Miss Sarah Libby
a sister to the hostess. was a gues, at the
meeting and rendered a vocal selection
which was greatly enjoyed by all those
present.
Adiu,ant Tyler of Boston took charge Of
the special services at the Salvation Army
hall on Wednesday evening. A large num-
Der we're present to enjoy the special mu.
and to hear the helpful words from
Bert Barker who has been on several
weeks business trip through New Hamp-
shire and Vermont, has completed his du-
ties in that section and has arrived at his
home In town.
DR.. ". H. Walters left Wednesday morn
ing for Pleasant pond. where he will join
Mrs. Walters and enjoy few days out
ing at their cottage. Miss Adde Lawrence
accompanied the doctor, and will te the
guest of Mrs. ". H. Walters.
Roy Mitchell Of Portland is the guest Of
relatives in town for few days.
Ralph Blackstone has accepted a posi-
ton as clerk in the store of A. H. Tot
nan.
The Fairfield clerks will go to Water
vile Thursday afternoon to play the re-
urn game with the Keyes Fibre Company
team on the Colby campus. The local
cam has not lost game up to this time
and it is hoped that they will continue
heir success throughout the remainder
of this season.