Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-06
PITTSFIELD
Rally Day at the Universalist
Church-Town Raises over
1894 for War Libraries-BOys
and Girls Clubs to Hold Ex-
hibit

Rally day will be observed at the
Uniyersalist church Sunday, Oct. 4.
The Sunday school will unite in TAX
ing part in the morning service. The
pastor will use for the subject OF his
sermon. why Are We Here"
Over 1874 has been raised in Pitts
field for the Soldiers Library fund.
Pittsfeld raised beyond its quota which
was $145.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Dyer and Mrs.
Georgia Parks Of Portland who have
been visiting Pittsfeid relatives, re-
turned home Friday.
A special meeting of Meridian Lodge,
r. and A. NJ. was held Friday even
ing for work in the E. A. degree on
two candidates.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bodfish and
Miss Gertrude Haines were in Hart
kand Thursday evening where they
we're guests of MIR. and Mrs. Leon W.
Haines. who entertained a number of
friends in honor of their first wedding
annivel sary.
Roy Buxton Of Boothhay Harbor.
who has been visiting his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred W. Buxton. returned
home Friday. being accompanied by
Mrs. Mary Whitcomb of Boothbay
Harbor- who has been visiting relatives
here and in Dexter
The town schools We're closed all day
Friday. NJ. c. l. and the local mills
were clCs ed fer the afternoon on at-
count Of the Four County fair.
The first meeting since the summer
vacation of the Elizabeth Pierce Lam
ceN Chapter, d. a. r.. will be held
Tuesday evening with Mrs. Frank A.
Palmer. who will lie assisted in enter
tanning by her sister, Miss Edna White.
Miss Helen Smith Of Portland. who
has been visiting relatives in Hart
land. has returned home.
The local BOYS and Girls Agricul-
ture clubs will hold an exhibit in
Grange hall Saturday ev ming Oct S.
The clubs include canning. corn, pota-
toes and garden. Music will be fur
nished by NJ. G. /. orchestra. An ad-
dress will be given and there will be
readinc Of stories on the seasons work
by members Of the four clubs Prizes
Of 50, s. and 81 will he given for the
best exhibit and best story.
Mrs. Ethel Ham and daughter. Mary.
of Cambridge. were guests Thursday of
Mrs. Walter A. Taylor.
Clarence f. Frost of Belfast. A for
mer resident of this town. was a BUSH
ness caller here Thursday.
Mrs. Hattie F'oss Of Portland who
has been the guest Of Mrs. George W
Patten. left Friday for visit at Hart
-
land with Mrs. Fred Martin.
Charles n. Giyens and Mrs. Nottas 20
OF Bingham are visiting in the home Of
Mr.. Givens' son. Oscar Givens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Givens and their
guests motored to Bangor Friday.
The death of Herman G. .Johonne,t
one of the best known and prominent
citizens of Palmyra. where he has
practically passed his entire life. oc-
Cured at his home Friday morning
Death was due to complication Of ills
His age vas 10 years, seven months.
Besides wife. three daughters, Miss
Emma Johonnett and Miss Mabel IN.
honnett Of Palmyra. Mrs L. A. Covan
OF Plttsfeld, and two sons, Rev. C. n
Johonnett and Leslie Johonnett of Pal.
myra, survive.
Several local Odd Fellows we're !,
Newport Friday to attend the funers,
services Of the late Holmes Tilsor. ubo
vas member Of Phlentoma Ledge
l. q. O. F.. Of this town.