Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

ed at the Jewett school building Fri
day when Mrs. Nellie r. Copp, instruc-
tor. directed a pleasing entertainment
of Rotations and music, the pupils
furnishing the various numbers. There
were many guests.
The Mcclellan building which was
badly Quilted by fire several months ago
for the second time has again been re-
paired and the Oriental Rug Works Is
again established in business there.
The Ladies' Circle of the M. f..
church will hold social in the church
vestry next Tuesday evening to which
all are invited.
The west house on the Turner prop
erty at the corner Of Turner avenue
was somewhat damaged Friday night
from the effects Of a small fire. The
chimney became overheated when
burning out and the woodwork ignit-
ed. Considerable plastering and lath-
ing had to be chopped away. The
house was occupied by Morris futile,
who had lately moved there, and Is
owned by Mrs. Augusta Turner Of Lew
iston.
The Lever, the local High school pa
per. will be published next week.
Mrs. Edith D. Steward has sold So house
lots, which comprises all the property
owned by her on tho east side Of North
avenue, to E. e. Greenwood and E. c.
Butler Of this town.
In compliment to the young ladies OF
the Christian Endeavor Society and
friends. the young gentlemen Of that or
ganization entertained at the Bethany
chapel Friday night. The ladies' parlol
had been transformed into a college boys
room and formed most appropriate set
ting for the little playlet "A Corner In
Hearts" In which, except for Miss Coda
Keene. tho different parts were played
by the young men. Another playlet. 1.-THE
Bugtown Band" created much mirth
will Miss Velma Fogg the teacher anc
the musicians men players. A comic vio'
lin solo impersonation was given by Ray
mond Fogg attred in fanciful costume
his violin having been made by Ceci
Gates. Mrs. Cecil Gates gave a reading
r. F. and Nelson Washburn played bar.
itone horn and cornet numbers. ant
Misses Virginia Ames and Margaret G
Patten played piano duet Over hun
dred persons were in attendance anC
games were enjoyed after the close Of the
program. Ice cream and cake were serv.
ed. Cecil Gates was directly in charge OF
the affair.
Miss NJ. o. Steward of the High schoo
faculty Is passing her Easter vacation lr
Lawrence. Mass.
A number of bankruptcy proceedings
are claiming the attention of Daniel Lew.
is, Esq, referee in bankruptcy. The first
meeting of the creditors in the bankrupt
cy case Of Grover c. knight of Athens
for the appointment Of a trustee. proving
creditors claims, ETC., will be held a.
the referees office here April 5. Mr.
knight was adjudicated bankrupt June 10
1916. Warren E. Dinsmore of Pittsfield
who was adjudged bankrupt July Is, Pc.
titions for discharge and a hearing will
be held before the court in Portland
March q. On the same day Allen A
Horne of Fairfield. adjudged bankrupt
last July, will be given hearing upon
his petition for discharge.
Twenty six persons representing the
high school except the Freshman. met
at Hotel Oxford Friday evening to ban
quet in honor Of the girls Skowhegan
high school basketball team. Landlord
Cahill served generously a very deli
cious repast and at it's conclusion there
were a number Of toasts with Miss
Dorothy M Elliott presiding as toast
mistress Those responding were: Miss
Marion o. Steward, the coach, Miss
Beatrice P. Smiley, Miss Pauline En-
cry. Miss Fedora Lessor is the captain
elect Miss Marion F. Adams respond
ed to a toast, THE Story Of the Lucky
Penny" After the toasts Prin. Leigh
ton presented school letters to the
Misses Emery. Smiley, Martha Stew
ard, M. V. Blunt, D. Wentworth and
F. Lessor. Honorary letters were also
presented to the .soach, Miss M. O..
Steward and to~Miss Doris Cover for
two years a substitute player on the
team. After this interesting feature the
dining room was cleared and a pro-,
gram, of dances was enjoyed which
lasted until midnight. .
Mrs H. S. Hopkins, who has been
receiving treatment in Gray's hospital
at Waterville, returned home Satur-
day night.
Owing to the transfer Of Capt. r. L..
Marston. commanding officer of Co. E
since it's reorganization to headquar-
tiers uuartermaste department, va
cancv is created and an election will
be held at the armory now located In
the Skowhegan garage block Thursday
There IS also another vacancy owing
to the transferring of First Lieut.. Geo.
X. Robinson to Co. B, where there was
vacancy in the first lieutenants
berth. This change was occasioned by
Mr. Robinson's removal to Rumford.
Rev. George Merriam was in Athens
Friday to officiate at the funeral. Of
the late Alga Corson Of Cornville, the
services being held at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Chapman.