Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22

vas presented but very interesting
letter was read by Mrs. Ellen knowl-
ton from Robert Bodfish who is now in
military service in France. Mr. Bod
fish's letter was of especial interest
from the fact that his mother whose
home is now in Palmer, Mass, was a
North Arson girl having formerly been
Miss Winnie Ware. She is a member
of Ruth Head Cragin chapter. Owing
TO war conditions the daughters voted
TO practice economy at the last meet
ing and to serve no more refreshments
during the national struggle. Owing
no doubt to the near holiday time.
there was not large attendance at the
meeting.
There will be Christmas services AZ
the Congregational church next Sun
day morning with special Christmas
music About $50 was realized from
the dinner and sale given by the Won
ans Association the 18th. The Xmas
articles displayed proved to be of
special interest and a silk quilt much
admired fell TO Mrs. Nettie Williams
who held the lucky number 2S.
Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Robinson are en-.
pertaining their daughter, Mrs. Frank
| Perkins of Portland for few days.
Miss Bella Wallace of Upper Wood
stock. \. r., who shortly expects to en-
ter Lewiston hospital to train for 4
nurse is at present the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Guy Williams
Mrs. Herbert Spinney of Fairfield, is
/ visiting relatives in town.
j. w. Norton has accepted position
with H E. Merry to haul lumber to
load cars in the neighborhood Of West
, Pennington and his family have gone
to that place TO reside for the present.
The Illness of Mrs. q. w. Witham
with congestion of lungs is reported.
Owing To Christmas coming on
3 Tuesday the sessions of school will be
omitted on Monday with sessions Sat-
urday Of next week instead.
Helen konnison who is numbered
, amopg the students at Fari.rt; ton
normal school is IT home for the vaca-
ton With Ter parents. Rev. and MIS-.
f. W. kennison at the parsonage
A NJ. Danforth. the retiring master
of Arson grange has been attending
St2te grange sessions in Lewiston this
Week.
Funeral services for the late Joseph
Atkinson the oldest man in the town
CcUrred from his late home herr
Wednesday afternoon At O'Clock, Rev.
II. w. Kennison Of the Methodist
church officiating. His death occurred
. Monday morning after period of fail
ing HI altE. He was born St Nalen
tines day, 1877, and was one cf the
eleven children Of the late Christopher
and BetseE (Johnson) Atkinson. His
birthplace was New Vineyard. but hc
came Of southern stock his father hay
in% been Il native OF Fredericksburg.
Nir@ mic. When Joseph was Z years old
the family came into Somerset county
r. live making their EOm" in Embden
for some thirty years. Since 1854 Mr.
Atkinson has resided in this town and
for long time was Very prominent
Politically in the Republican party,
serving as the delegate from the town
tf E'mhGcn to the first Republican
county convention ever held in Somer-
set Sounty At Showhegan in 1875. lie
served for two years as a deputy Sher-
if under sheriff Vaughan many years
$50. osiiciatcd Frequently 8 moderator
ut town meetings and was formerly
road agent for his section The edllca-
t-u?a ADVANTAGES in his early days as
5night he expected were rather mcage"
/ ut it can re trnthfully said that he
Ina,in the most of his opportunities and
occurred keen insight into general
kn, nledgc of matters and affairs.
Tho deceased was twice married. ~"
first time April 3. 1881 the BRIDE having
Lrnn Miss Statira Wells. This lady
dicd in 1896 having been tie mQtht r
e ciclt children. The second wife was
MIS- Arhen Witham who survive him
as d. ;hree Of the children: Jos. Atfln-
SOW. .rr Of Wiecassnt; Mrs, Lena Bar
Ic1 of Dcnring and Timothy Atkinson u
North Dakota There are also several
grand N, ilren. one Of these Ms.
Roger Williams Of f'irtlard w;ts in at
tendance at the funeral.