Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02

Thursday night from a visit with friends
in Winslow.
Prof. E. D. Pratt Of Chicago. H., left
here Friday morning after visiting his
aunt. Mrs. c. Davis Miller. for few
days.
Much time and interest has been spent
in the building of the new exhibition hall
and in its decoration for the grand open
ing concert and ball on Friday evening
all Of which was amply repaid in the
success Of the evening with a large at
tendance Of people from all parts Of the
county drawn from all classes. some to
see the fine hall of the Somerset Central
Agricultural Society, some to hear the
opening concert by Tinker's Singing Or
chestra of ST. Johnsburys VT. and some
to dance. while others were interested IL
the specialties Of james Hunter Of the
Lakewood Stock Co. and the violin music
of his wife, who is known as Beatrice,
the rag-time violinist." The hall had
been beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion with American flags, red, white and
blue bunting festooned oyer the beams.
with evergreen trees about the walls and
evergreen around the musicians plat
form In the center Of the hall. Aspara-
gus, golden glow, sunflowers and asters
were also used In the decorations, the
work being done by Mrs. w. p. Ordway.
Mrs. G. E. Avore. Mrs. Edith Philbrick
and Mrs. Harry Smith. Refreshment
booths were prettily arranged by Samp-
son & Avore in green and white F. w.
Buchanan in blue and orange and flags
and banners; Ned Fl. Lambert in red The
rest room upstairs 30 by 60 was an attrac.
tive place also, giving view of the floor
Following a concert from to P. NJ. the
attendance was increased by many from
the Republican rally and others to dance.
The grand march was led by Charles w.
Day, president Of the agricultural society,
and a most enthusiastic promoter OF
things agricultural, and his wife. The ad.
dress of welcome was given by Mayor
Blaine Viles Of Augusta, who was hearti.
ly received by Skowhegan people as for.
mer resident here In his youth.
Miss Ethel Elliott Of Middletown. c..
returned home Friday morning after
visit at the home Of Prof. r. w. Leigh
ton.
Blaine E. Bean of Phillips returned to
that town Friday after a short stay with
friends in town.
Miss Priscilla Colby has gone to her
home in Maiden. Mass. She has been
the guest Of Mrs Grace Vail for some
time.
Miss Edna Crawford of Fredericton. n.
B., Is in town for a visit with her sister.
Mrs. ]. W Brooks.
Nay Varney is again able to be about
after three weeks stay in the osteopath
hospital where he has been suffering
with a severe attack Of sciatica.
Elwood Richardson of East Skowhegan
who has recently purchased the Pishon
house on East Leavitt street, has moved
! his goods to the dwelling. Mrs. Pishon
is at present staying with Mrs E. A.
Decker
c. w. Preble, who for long time was
proprietor Of the Gem Cafe on Court
street, has accepted a position as man
ager Of the c. w. Greene grocery store
on Madison avenue and will begin his du-
ties there on Monday next.
Ralph Cushman, formerly OF this town
but now of Boston, is here paying a
visit to his aunt, Rose Cushman.
DR.. w. L. Mebane Is in town at The
home of F. G. Nye. The doctor has res
Gently returned from Detroit, Mich,
where he has attended the meetings Of
the National Veterinary Association. He
has a position with the Great Northern
and plans to leave shortly for lockwood
70 attend to his duties there.