Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
VASSALBORO


lady asst. steward, Evelyn Fogg,
VASSALBORO
SOUTH-Mrs. Saloma Robinson
Clark who passed away at her late
home Thursday morning Jan. 90, was
born Nov 2, 1880, the last Of the family
Of children of the late Benz. W., and
Delaney Robinson Of Sidney
On Oct 9, 1858, she was married to
Andrew H. Clark, of this place, now
deceased, where she has since resided.
OF this union two children came to
gladden. the home. Mrs. Dellai Clark
Dickey, who lives at home and James
S. Clark who is employed at the State
house. Beside these already mentioned
she leaves three grandchildren, Mrs.
Maud Clark Adams of Bangor, Scott
Clark of Riverside, and Ralph Dckey
a senior at Bates College, also two
great grandchildren, Celia and Gwen
dolin Adams Of Bangor, and one neph-
ew, Fred Robinson of Oakland, who
mourn the loss Of devoted mother
and friend.
Mrs. Clark was a devout member of
the Methodist church. With the excep-
ton Of the two great grandchildren
all were able to attend the burial ser
vice which was from her late home
Saturday afternoon. Rev. A. w. Frye,
jastor Of the Methodist church at
North Vassalboro, officiating, with H.
W.. Plummer Of Augusta as director
The many beautiful floral tributes bore
silent testimony of the love and esteem
in which the memory. of the departed
was held. The bearers were Elijah
Miller. c. M. Dickey, ]. P. Twitcheu
and w. N. Tobey. Interment was in
the family lot at Cross Hill cemetery
The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy of wide circle of friends. The
family feels very grateful to their
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and assistance in their bereave-
ment Also for the floral tributes and
to the Ladies' Society of the NJ E.
church, and wishes to thank all.
Ralph Dickey of Bates College passed
the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. G. Dickey.
Mrs. Frank Pond of Augusta was a
Saturday guest of Mrs. Della Dickey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Morse of North
Vassalboro were in the place Sunday
as guests of their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. H. Morse.
Mrs. Hamilton nurse from Water
vile who cared for Mrs. Saloma Clark
for few days. left Thursday to go to
the home Of Edward Chadwick, where
all were sick with a severe attack of
the grip
c. H. Morse is hauling logs to South
China, landing for l.. z. Masse of East
Vassalboro.
A large number from this place were
in attendance at the funeral of the late
Arthur Casey of West Windsor which
was held from his late home Saturday
morning, and who as a man, citizen,
neighbor and friend held large place
in the esteem and affection of the pub
lie and will be sadly missed by ALL
The sympathy of friends is extended
to the bereaved family.
EAST-The N. U. L. Club met Jan.
s with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank TAYLOR.
Mrs. B. r. Tingley president, presided.
The program consisted Of readings,
Rotations, and music. A question for
debate was presented which read Re
solved that We are in Accord with the
Policy of Preparedness and Military
Training in Our Schools The senti-
ment prevailed against the extreme
policy Of war preparation, but a con-
sentative policy of reasonable prepar-
alton to repel invasion and quell local
disturbances was adopted. After the
program, dainty refreshments were
served by Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, and
after social hour all repaired to their
several homes, most Of them by F. d.
Rand's. double team which he very
kindly hitched up for the occasion.
EAST-Miss Elona Pierce, who has
been suffering from aR attack of grip
is able to be out
Nearly one third Of the children in
the village school are absent on ac-
count Of sickness.
MRS. Louise Gates is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gilman are visit
ing their son in Gardiner
Mrs. Dora Mower returned FRIDAY
night from Hollywood, Calf where
she has been visiting her daughter
MRS. Royal Emery. On her return she
stopped IN New Haven, Conn.,, and
visited MRS. Florence Wallace a for
mer resident of this town.
The Christmas Club will meet Thurs
day afternoon. with Mrs. Anna Gates.
Thursday evening the ladies' of the
Library Association will serve their
regular monthly supper.
Rev. A. w. Frye, was unable to All
his pulpit last Sunday. owing to ILL
ness.