Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23

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Hume rendered valuable assistance in
serving and as aids. w. A. Hager. ca
terer, Of Waterville, furnished delicious
refreshments.
In the receiving line were Mrs. G. G..
Hume. gowned in white and white
lace. Mrs. Pearson. becomingly attired
in blue lace over blue satin and Miss
Pearson in pale blue orHandie.
Gard Of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the members Of Benton
Grange and other friends who have
given us so much help and sympathy
in our great bereavement in the death
Of our dear husband and father.
We also extend our thanks for tho
many beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. FRANK NJ. CLIFFORD
MR.. AND MRS. GEORGE F. WEBER
The regular meeting Of Benton
Grange will be held Wednesday eve-
ming in the Grange hall. The Third and
fourth degrees will be conferred on
several candidates and refreshments
will be served.
Mrs. James Waldron left Tuesday for
Boston, where she will pass several
weeks with friends and relatives. She
was accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
Dale Smith of Boston, who has been
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
D. Horne of Osborne street for several
days.
A new water wheel has been INSTALL
ed in the American wooden mill in
town The task has taken several days.
crews having worked day and night
for week and the mill has been down
on account of this work.
The local baseball team will journey
to Oakland Wednesday, where they will
oppose the Oakland town team in the
fourth game Of a series. Much interest
is being shown in the team by the To-
cal fans and a number of these are
planning to attend the game to root
for the home team. circuit and Landry
will do the battery work for the Fair
field team and both teams will have
about the same ineups.
Miss Edith Wilcher, accompanied by
he mother, Mrs. Wilcher, left Tuesday
for Everett, Mass, where Miss Wilcher
has accepted a position in the CONNER
cial department of Everett high school
and where they will make their home
in the future. Miss Wilcher has had
charge of the commercial department
of Lawrence high school in this town
for three years, which position she
ably filed. She was prominent in all
school affairs and while in town has
fr;o hn
her departure. She has the best wishes
of her many friends in this vicinity for
the best of success in her new position.
MIR. and Mrs. c. Roy Lyons Of Leo
minister. Mass, are guests at tic home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Bradbury Of
Western avenue for few days.
William Ireland is enjoying a weeks
vacation from his duties as conductor
on the Waterville & Fairfield Electric
Railroad.
Franklin Adams has gone to Halo
well, where he will be employed for
several weeks.
Mrs. John Pyne has returned from a
short stay with friends and relatives in
Augusta.
Mrs. A. c. Ladd entertained several of
her friends at a dinner party at her home
on lower Main street Tuesday noon. The
party consisted of friends who were to-
gether in California last winter when
Mrs. Ladd accompanied by Mrs. Hill Of
Waterville passed several weeks in Cali
fornia. A bountiful meal was served and
the members of the party enjoyed much
time in reciting interesting incidents
the Far West. Those present were Mrs.
Julia Getchell, Mrs. John MARI and Mrs.
Mary Hill of Waterville. Byon Dyer Of
Los Angeles and the hostess, Mrs. A. c.
Ladd.
Miss Emily Stubley Of Portland Is pass
ing a few days in town at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Shib-
ley of Osborne street.
Jack Gilman arrived in town Tuesday
from Ashland, N. H., where he has been
employed for several weeks. He will pass
a few days with his family at the home
on Osborne street.
One man appeared before Judge Braz-
zell on Tuesday morning charged with
intoxication. He pleaded guilty to the
charge, paid the necessary fine and costs
and was released.
AS a result of action taken at tho
meeting of the corporation held last
spring two new cells arrived yesterday
and will be installed in the police sta
ton for future use. During the last few
months the police force has been both
cred by the lack of room and this addi-
ton will be great help to them as we'll
as a relief to prisoners.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Totman Of Phila-
delphia arrived in town Tuesday to pass
few days at the home Of Mr.. Totman's
mother. Mrs. C. G. Totman, on High
street.
Ed Kelley has returned from a few
weeks stay at his cottage at Crescent
Beach Mrs. Kelley will remain at the
cottage for a few weeks longer
Frank Savage, e. F. Mcintyre, Will
liam Holmes, Gus Bradbury and Henry
w. Nye were in Vassalboro yesterday.
where they attended the annual reunion
of the 18th Maine Regiment Of Civil war
fame. They made the trip in Mr.. Saw
ages auto.
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