Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15

SCIlOoiS, copies OF tAo henneDeC Jour-
nal with Mr.. Bailey's picture as he
turned the first sod on the site Of the
library building, copies Of the Win
throp Budget, a copy Of the town re-
port for 1916, cards Of business men on
the street and other records of import
ance. All Of which may be Of great in
terest to some future generations.
George A. Lane
George Albert Lane died Monday
morning at his home at so Elm street
Although Mr.. Lane had been in poor
health for several months his death
came very suddenly. he being confined
to the house only two weeks. PRAYER
was held at his late home Wednesday
afternoon at 1 o'clock and the funeral
services were at the grave in the Met
calf cemetery, conducted by Rev. Har.
ry rust Of the Congregational church.
The floral offerings were very beauti-
full. The pail bearers were H. F. futile,
c. E. Longfellow. A. H. Bailey and H.
0. Williams. Interment was in the Met
calf cemetery. Mr.. Lane was born in
Augusta and was A years Of age last
October. He had lived in Winthrop
about 80 years and was we'll known and
had many friends He was married
Nov. Is. 1895, to Miss Edith C. Metcalf,
He was employed several years In the
oilcloth works Of c. M. Bailey's Sons
& Co. Besides a widow, he leaves one
brother. Fred Lane, and two aunts in
Portland.
Mrs Charles E. Gardiner Of Daytona.
Fla. is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
L. Stanley for several weeks. Mrs.
Gardner was her short time a year
ago and is delighted with Maine and its
scenery and points Of interest. She has
heen state secretary and treasurer Of
the D. A. r. of Florida and is now tho
lical vice regent of Abigail Bartholo-
NEW Chapter Of Daytona Mrs. Gardi-
ner is also an artist Of some note some
OF her paintings occupying prominent
places. She is now writing a history Of
Daytona.
At the Methodist church Sunday
morning the subject of the sermon will
be What God Expects Man To Do"
by the pastor, Rev. n. r. Pearson. The
text will be found in John xxi :15-17.
Fairfax Ludlow Of BRIDGEPORT. c..
passed the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
M. L. Stanley.
Walter jackson left Friday for Mus
quito where he will be the guest Of
MS brother, Ralph E. Jackson, super-
lndentent of the Moxie fish hatchery.
Mrs. Guy Healey Of Boston will sing
at the Methodist church Sunday morning
>. Howard Chandler of Augusta was in
town Wednesday to attend the funeral of
the late George A. Lane.
In the shower and gale Of Thursday att
ernoon the iron Flagstaff in front Of NJ. l..
Stanley's residence was broken In two
places by the wind.
Rev. A. NJ. Bradley of woodforA.
State superintendent of the Univerzalist
society Of Maine, was a business visitor
in town last Tuesday. He was accompa-
MED by Mrs. Bradley. They dined with
DR.. and Mrs G. c. Parker.
Mrs. Althea Quimby and son of North
Turner visited Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Moore
Wednesday.
party was given by Mrs c. W. Tag
CART Monday evening at her home on Con-
trail street in honor Of Mrs. Clinton Ste
vens Of Bangor. The evening was paased
socially and with whist. Refreshments of
lemon Sherbet. cake and fancy crackers
were served.
Tuesday evening pleasant party was
given by Mrs. Frank Tappan at her log
cabin on the shore Of Wilson lake. Sing
ing and dancing were enjoyed. Dainty
refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs M. L. Stanley and Mrs,
Charles E. Gardiner went to Rangeley
the first Of the week by automobile. They
went by the way Of Flagstaff and STRAIT
ton, returning by way Of FarminKton,
and report a fine trip and roads very
good.
The meeting Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union Vas held Tuesday aft
ernoon at the Friends church at Win
throp Center. Mrs. Althea Quimby Of
North Turner. the State superintendent
of the w. c. T. u, was present and ad-
dressed the meeting. Ice cream and cake
were served after the meeting and So
cial time enjoyed.
The members Of the Maranacook Camp
Fire and the Bluebirds Of the organization
enjoyed a picnic on the shore Of Mar
rows pond Thursday through the hospi-
tally of the Bluebird guardian. Miss Ha-
eel Peck.
Royal B. Bradford and Frank Leavitt
of Turner were in town Wednesday.