Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-04
OAKLAND
Brilliant Wedding of Popular
Young Couple Great Society
Event; DEMONSTRATING
WE-LAF-A-LOT CLUB ENJOY
OUTING AT LAKESIDE

A very pretty wedding took place
Wednesday evening at the home OF
Milan H. Thomas of Oak street, when
his daughter. Della C. Thomas, was
united in marriage to Everett A.
Harding Of Etna. The grounds were
decorated with a great many huge
Japanese lanterns and flowers, and a
very pleasing effect was produced At
q sigma! the wedding march was play
ed by Mrs. John Branch and the bride
attended by her cousin. Miss Alice
Farrell of Portland. marched down the
lawn, where the groom attended by
Erlan Thomas, brother of the bride,
met her. Rev. H. S. Trueman of the
Methodist church united them, using
the single ring service. The bride was
tastefully dressed in a blue serge
travelling costume. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harding left for Millinocket Thurs
day, where Mr.. Harding is employed
as a painter of bridges Their home in
Millinocket will be temporary as Mr..
Harding receives commissions from
ali over the State. Mrs. H. p. Cros-
sett and daughter Of Portland and
MIR. and Mrs. Leslie Bugbee of Wat
erville, relatives of the bride. were
special guests. There were about 20
present. After the ceremony the guests
enjoyed a social time at the recep-
ton, which was held on the lawn.
Games were participated in and re-
freshments of ice cream and fancy
crackers were served.
The We-Laf-a Lot Whist Club, con-
sisting of 12 women of Oakland, en-
joyed an outing at Lakeside Thurs
day. The party left on the early
train. passing very enjoyable day. A
picnic dinner was served. each one
contributing to the general feast. \
splendid time was enjoyed.
S. S. Horton of Yorktown Heights,
N. Y, and Mrs. Celestino Olozasa OF
Newark, n. j., are guests at North
Pond camps for the summer.
Miss Margery Gordon of New York
arrived to pass the summer at ia
n.aica Pt. camps Thursday morning
Five little boys we're the guests of
Charles H. Pooler Wednesday after
noon and helped him to celebrate his
sixth birthday in a fitting manner
Charles Is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Pooler of Oak street. The af-
ternoon was passed very pleasantly
with games and refreshments Of ice
cream and birthday cake were served
Those present were Percy Bunker.
Kenneth Baker. Arthur Cochrane, Lii
liam Baker and Thomas Bunker.
Mrs. Ross Baker pleasantly enter
tanned children's party Of II Tues
Cay afternoon, which included Mrs.
Bakers Sunday school class at the
Free Baptist church. Mrs Baker has
beautiful home on Oak street and
the children enjoyed outdoor games on
the large grounds surrounding It,.
Baseball was perhaps the special
amusement. Delightful refreshments
were served and most enjoyable af-
ternoon was passed.
There will be moonlight dance at
Messalonskee hall Friday evening un-
der the auspices of the Oakland Ath-
letlc Association. Lees orchestra of
Augusta will furnish the music.
Miss Bess Ormistcn. who has been
visiting her sister in Old Town, went
20 Presque Isle, where she will visit
friends for a short while.
Miss Esther Weber is very III at
her home. Acute indigestion is the
cause Of her sickness
Mrs. Maurice L. Fcrnald and daueh-
ter Dorothy of Old Town arrived
Wednesday at the home of their nar-
ents Mr.. and Mrs George Ormiston.
where they will visit for A time.
The Salvation Army of Fairfield to-
sether with the workers of the High
street mission held meeting in De-
pot square Wednesday evening,
wilbur Brown Of Hollis Center is
the guest Of Mrs. Ralph Stowell for
q, 1eW days. Mrs. Brown is also visit
ing Mrs. Stowell.
Earl Graves is visiting his parents
in Pressure Isle for a few days.
Miss Lillian Ormiston has recent,v
returned from a months visit with
relatives in Old Town.
Mrs. Gladys Crowell went to Lewiston
Friday for short visit with friends and
relatives.
A new sidewalk is being constructed on
Oak street which joins the one at Crov.
ellis to Skillings'.
The remains of the late Mrs. Add;e
Walker were taken to East Wilton rhur.,
day morning. Mrs. Harry Moore accom-.
panied by other relatives of the deceased
"She ~ w iItous where tne funeral was
held.
The block on Church street owned by
A. Winslow is being painted.
Friends of Everett Penney will be
grieved to learn of his failing health.
w. D. Shannahan and family, who
have been passing a few weeks at Jamai.
ca Point Camps. returned to Boston
Thursday morning.
Mrs. F. NJ. Tupper's mother returned te
her home in Boston. having passed sew
eral months with her daughter.
Mrs. William Locker Of Eustis is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Ditson
for the remainder Of the week.
H. N. Dougherty of New York arrived
at Alden's camps Thursday morning fol
the summer vacation.
The Welcome baseball team Of Oakland
played the Cedarcrest Camps at the Oak
,, land athletic field Thursday afternoon.
The ladies Of the Free Baptist church
will hold a food sale Saturday. Aug. 5
at o'clock
| Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Strout, Miss Leors
Strout and E. Burke Of Indian Pond wers
visitors in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Charles Stafford. who is very i'll, /,
reported as being no better.
Mrs Herhert Snipnav ~ TajrHA1d ;v