Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

larly interested in dairying. He spoke
Of the progress Of this branch Of In
dustry and brought a message OF en-
couragement to the Somerset Dairy
mems Progressive league. under whose
auspices he appeared.
Memorial services for Mrs. Flora A.
Squire were held from her late home,
6s Middle street, Friday afternoon,
Rev. Chas. H. Mckinney Of the Island
avenue Congregational church ofnciat-
ing. There was a large attendance and
many exquisit powers The bearers
were Stanley E. Nay and George L.
Nay, brothers Of the deceased, George
Soule and Roy p. Nay, nephews, and
the remains were ,interrred in the
family lot at the North cemetery.
The Skowhegan High School Alumni
Association held its annual meeting
here Friday evening. The former stu
dents met in the municipal building
prior to marching to the Opera house
to attend the graduating exercises and
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Roland T. Patten; vice presi-
dent. Gerald c. Marble; secretary,
Mrs. Vivian Graves Woodbury.: treas
urer, Miss Hannah r. Page: executive
committee, Mrs. Mary Clough Stiuch-
field. John Lewis. Myron ]. Smith; ad-
visory committee. G.. r. Fogg, Miss
Sarah ]. Anderson, Mrs. Edith Dyer
Steward, Mrs. Laura Hoxie Dinsmore
and F. w. Turner; nominating COM
mittee, Miss Mildred Chute, Miss Ma
re G. Fletcher. Maurice p Merrill.
Esq. The earliest class represented for
the evening was that Of 1878. Mrs Mary
H. Bailey being the only member
present. 1t was somewhat expected
that the meeting another year would
be held at a time somewhat later in
the season and apart from the gradual
ticn but this was voted down when
put before the alumni members. After
attending the graduating exercises,
tho former students went to the Ma
sonic banquet hall where a delicious
banquet was served, Mrs. Kate s.
Simpson catering. At the conclusion Of
the repast, John Lewis. Esq. as toast
master extended cordial welcome to
the Senior class who had just then be-
come members of the alumni group
and spoke briefly in general way.
Others who followed him were: Miss
Hannah X. Page 30 "A Tribute TO the
Hasbeens": Alexander Thomson II.
What II Has Done for s. II. s..
Prin. Leighton. 1877 as a School Year;
Charles Walker. '06. Patriotism Of s.
IT. s.: AlvaD w. buchanan II. 1917
In Military Service" Alfred Morrill,
who is just home from Manila. also
gave a brief response when called upon
by Toastmaster Lewis Covers were
laid for 10 persons and among those
present from ont Of town to attend the
affair were Miss Eldena Pratt 80, Nor
wood. Mass: Mrs. Joseph Sayward
'9e. Lancaster, y. H: Marshall H Gift
ford, '65. I!inckiey; Mrs. Marshall TT.
clifford (Nellie Atwood), OF: A. C.
Head. 80. Scion: Mrs. A. g Heald
elena Jewett) 'O!; Cassimir Bisson. AL
van w. Rucknam. Karl Tohev, Harry
D. st. Ledeer and CLYDE c. Badger,
members cf the 1917 class and Of Co
r were all present at the banquet as
were also Brooks Sewage and John n.
Emery, who are with Co r AT Topsham
and were members of the 1915 clas.
Miss Margery Smith also arrived home
from Collegetown, Pa, in time 10 at
tend.
At meeting OF the Skowhegan
school hoard held Friday afternoon ru-
raj teachers We're elected as follows:
Dudley's Corner. Mrs. Della Sanford
Malbons Mills. Mrs. Nancy Huckns;
Richardson. Miss Make Kennedy
Jackman: Blunt, Mrs Margaret Lord:
Could. Miss Lana NottaTe of East
Madison: PITTS. Mrs. Annie c. Oul:on.
Bertha NJ. Young Of NorridGewock has
also been chosen to teach In the Park
err district. Miss Agnes p Mantor for
the past year teacher in Castine Nor
NAL school has accepted y position an
seventh grade teacher taking the place
Of Mrs. Bessie Charles Scers resigned.
Miss Monitor is the daughter Of Post
master and Mrs. Clarence Mantor ot
this town.
Deputy John Burke OF Jackman
brought 10 Skowhegan Saturday for
Judgement in the county jail Joseph
Poulin Of Brownville. II seems that
PCulin was unable tc furnish bonds for
his further appearance in courts on
serious charge, hence his confinement
The Ladies' Social Circle ~ the
Methodist church will hold food and
apron sale. Merchants dav June 81.
in the store recently vacated by Green
Bros. in the Goodwin block
Edward Smiley
The death of Master Edward Smiley