Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23
THIRD REUNION !,
Of CHADboURNES.
IN OLD HARMONY

IN O6O Iu0luUuOU
Harmony. Me-. Aug. 33.-(aDocial).
Tho third reunion Of the Chadbournsj |
family was held In Harmony at the
home Of Alton Chadbourns on satur-
day. August 10. A largo and snthu-
siastic gathering Of old and young
passed most enjoyable day. Tbs
beautiful homo and tho attractive
grounds Of the host were appropriate
ly decked with flags and bunting.
Early in the day members Of tho fam
ily began to arrived by team and au-
tomobile from all Of the surrounding
towns. while every train brought well
como and unexpected corners from
more distant points.
Particular provision had been made
for tho enjoyment Of the young peo-
PIE. Games Of many kinds had been
arranged on the lawn, and these were
INDUCED in by old as well as young.
There were swings and seats under
the maple trees where the older mem
beers got together with many an anec-
dote to recall other days and other
people.
At noon a bountiful repast was set
forth and served under a big round
open tent. No attempt was made to
seat at tables the large number pres
emit x.yi<
dishes and allowed to choose his re-
past from the loaded tables. Prettily
gowned young ladies did the serving.
Families grouped together at tables
or on the grass where it was easy to
enjoy to the utmost the many delicious
things that had been brought by the
excellent housewives.
The Officers.
After dinner a business meeting was
held. Old and new business was dis
posed Of, and officers for the coming
year elected. The same officers as in
the past were proposed, but these
begged to have their places filled by
others. The officers:
President, Horace Chadbourne; vice
presidents. Gilbert r. Chadbourne.
Herbert v. Chadbourne, Alton E.
Chadbourne; treasurer, Mrs. Addie
Willis; secretary Mrs. A. r. Marble:
entertainment committee, Miss Ida
Yetton, Gilbert Chadbourne, Horace
Elliott.
The Program.
A short program brought forth
speeches from Seth Ham. Horace Ell
Hnft
Ida Yetton entertained with some de-
lightful stories and Miss Grace Laugh
ton recited piece appropriate to the
occasion. Letters were read from dis
tant members who were unable to be
present. Old time songs and hymns
were sung, ending with America and
God Be With Us Till We Meet
Again"
This was noteworthy gathering Of
an old and distinguished family. AS
one Of the speakers SO truly said, 1T
does everyone good in these days Of
rapid living to pause each year for a
day to greet relatives all and clasp
the hands Of those who are dear to vs..
Those Present.
Among those who registered were
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Chadbourne and
sons, Preston, Carlton, Lisle, Vernal:
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Chadbourne and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Marble.
Aubrey E. Chadbourne. Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Chadbourne and granddaugh-
ter, Miss Grace Laughton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Chadbourne, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert v. Chadbourne Of Cambridge
and children, Victor, Hazel, Vaughn
and Norman. Ernest Chadbourne, Mr..
and Mrs. Orrison Chadbourne Of Mil
ford, Mrs. Esther Chadbourne, Mrs
Lorin Chadbourne. Mr. and Mrs.
George Chadbourne and son, Ray. Mr..
and Mrs. Ivan E. Chadbourne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ivan A. Chadbourne Of Main
stream and daughter Doris. Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Chadbourne Of Cam
bridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Chad
bourne Of Cambridge and children
Henry. Alice and Matte, Mrs. Pearl
Austin Of Dexter and children Thelma,
Dana and Mylan, Mr.. and Mrs. Ora
Willis and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Taylor and daughter Barbara; NAL
colin Willis, Irma Willis, Marshall
Willis. S. c. Morrell. Mr.. and Mrs. F.
c. Stafford. Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Ray
mond, Miss Ida Yetton Of Lewiston.
Miss Eva Furbush, Mr.. and Mrs. Hor-
ace Ham Of Cambridge, Myra A. Ham,
Elizabeth Ham. Mr.. and Mrs. Seth c.
Ham Of Cambridge Mrs. Ernest Thorn
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Elliott of
Athens and children Mr.. and Mrs. N.Y.
Ian Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Noble
Of Pittsfield and sons Bernard and
Dexter, Mrs. Marie Stafford, Miss vi
ola Stafford, Glendon Stafford, Miss
Nina Thurston, Mrs. Lillian NJ. Young,
Mrs. Iva Crosby, Mrs. Gerald F. cros-
by, Miss Lillian Crosby, Guy Little
field. Mrs. Sylvia Littleheld Of Shir.
ly and daughter Miss Doris Littlefleld,
Fred A. Burdin, Mrs. Ella B. Burdin,
Robert Bunker. Mrs. E. L. Hollings-
worth Of Rensselaer,. Ind. and son Ger.
aid, Chas. w. Knowles Of Chicago,
Mrs Ella Gray Dore. Mrs Mabel Car
son, Mrs. Carrie Seekins.
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