Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-19
P|TTSFIELD
Food Conservation to Speak Here
Tuesday-Funeral Services of
Mrs. Elizabeth Woodman-
Prof. Clarence Johnson Speaks
at Hartland

Friends will extend sympathy To
Mrs. NJ. A. Merrill in the death of her
little grandson, Parker Merrill, which
occurred at the home of his father. A.
L.. Merrill, in Brewer. The cause Of
6eath was diphtheria. The BODY wa.
taken Saturday to S~kowhegan, where
the interment was made. His age was
about seven years. He made his home
for some time with his grandmother
at the NJ. G. /. dormitory and had,
many friends in the school and out
side. Mrs. Merrill and Parker passed.
the summer at her cottage at Sandy
Point.
Lyman Byther, a local mail carr1er.i
has returned from a two-weeks suc-
cessful hunting trip to Chase pond,
Bingham.
Miss Ruby I. Barker, Emergencu
Home Demonstration agent, who Id
working with the food administration
under the direction Of the Extenslonl
division Of the college Of agricultural
Y. OF NJ. will give a lecture on Food
Conservation for War in Powers hall.
M. c.. l., at ESQ o'clock Tuesday after
noon. Nov. 20. under the auspices Of
the Fittsfield Home Economics Club.
0. 5. Haskell Camp. No. Is, g. Of ".
will observe Veterans night Monday
evening. Nov. 10. at G. A. r. hall. All
Veterans. and their families are invit-
ed. A program will be given BY mem
bers of the Grammar school.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society
will hold its annual sale and supper
in Grange hall Tuesday afternoon and
evening, Nov. 20. A baked bean supper
will be served.
Funeral services Of the late Mrs.
Elizabeth Woodman were held Eatur-
day forenoon at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. John NJ. Lindsey. Rev.
f E Wright, pastor Of the Universal
ist church, officiated. The remains were
taken to Plymouth where the interment
was made at the Sawyer cemetery.
The services were attended by 4 num-
Der of out-of-town relatives.
Mrs. Anna Stephenson Of Portland.
formerly of this town, has been a re-
cent guest Of her niece, Mrs. Ralph
Baxter in Burnham.
Rev. Frank w. Padelford Of Boston.
executive secretary of the Board Of
Education vt the Northern Baptist
convention, spoke at the Baptist church
Sunday at 1890 A. NJ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Baird of Wat
ertown Mass, who have been guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Lancey, have re.
turned home.
Prof. Clarence Johnson Of Colbv
College. a Y. M. c. A. secretary. and
Raymond Pierce of Wakefield, Mass,
who is working in Somerset county in
the interests Of the Red Triangle Fund,
spoke in Hartland Friday evening.
Music was furnished by NJ. c. I. or
chestra and a number from this town
attended the meeting.
Meryln Ames. as a Four Minute
Man. spoke at Leger's theatre Satur-
day evening and w. NJ. Osborn at the
B'jou. Their topic was "Maintaining
Morals and Morale
Miss Grace Studley preceptress at
NJ. G. l., visited friends in Foxcroft
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Rena Farwell. p~receptress at
Higgins Classical Institute, was in
town Friday. the guest Of friends.
Miss Winnefred Humphrey, clerk at
the T. F. Conner store, visited Satur-
day in Bangor.
Miss Felma Badger. who has been
i'll at the home Of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. A. z. Badger. returned Saturday
to Bangor. where she is training at the
Eastern Maine General hospital.
Prof. Shepherd and Prof. Sturte-
want Of NJ. c. I. faculty, DR.. J. n.
Brown and several NJ. c. 1. students
were in Bangor Saturday to witness
the football game.
Howard Burr of springvale, who has
been in Bangor or business, arrived IN
town Saturday for an over- Sunday vfs-
it with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Macfar-
lane.
DR.. W. E. Trickey was In Troy Sat-
urday on professional business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Ellis and baby
OF Exeter arrived in town Saturday
for a weeks visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Peasley. who
have sold their farm in Palmyra, are
moving into the Hackett house on
Main street.