Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

tertainment features. First Selectman
Clyde H. Smith responded to his greet
ing in a very able manner.
Judge Fred Foss Lawrence as the
principal speaker of the afternoon de-
livered a cultured discourse in a man
ner which went straight to the hearts
not only of the x-soldiers but to the
entire audience as we'll
The flag drill by the school chill
dren of the Park Building was well
executed and the other literary and
musical numbers were much appreci-
ated during the service.
Skowhegan claims the honor of hay
ing operated upon its streets the first
motor water sprinkler. The vehicle is
Of the Packard make and is owned by
Harold Smith of this town, who has
contracted to sprinkle the streets of
the town for five years as laid out at
the time of the annual town meeting.
The machine works in excellent shape
and much territory is quickly covered.
The sum of $3.50 is the contract price
Mrs. w. J. Abbott. who has been
passing the winter at the home Of her
father. Hon. Sylvester J. Walton, here:
left Wednesday afternoon for visit
in the vicinity of Boston, after which
she was to continue her journey to
Ashley, Mont, whore she will pass the
summer at the Abbot ranch
Mrs. Randell Fl. Nye. an aged lady
who with her husband were driven
from their home by the fire of last
Friday night. is still confined to her
bed and because of her extreme age
grave fears are entertained for her re-
cOvery.
There will be a business meeting of
the members of the Clementine Wes-
ton w. G. T. L. Tuesday afternoon,
June 5th at $50 in Library Parlors
There will be no program but a large
attendance is especially desired.
Capt Roy J.. Marston and DR.. NJ. NJ
Fowler. first lieutenant OF the dental
corps. have been in Jackman this week
on recruiting business. They were ac-
companied by Henry Crowell of this
town.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Helen Coburn Mission. Circle of the
Bethany Baptist church will he held
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Frank Green on Upper Middle street.
The first meeting of the creditors of
Manley c. Fowler, formerly member
of the late firm of Young & Fowler.
partnership existing in, Hartland, will
be held at the office of Daniel Lewis,
referee in bankruptcy here on the 10th
of June. Fowler was adjudged bank
rupt on May IS.
Mrs. Fannie Freeman has returned
to the home Of her daughter. Mrs.
Dana Lawrence, after Il visit in Pitts
field Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence are
shortly to vacate their present home
at the corner of Madison avenue and
Pleasant street and will pass the sum-
mer at their cottage at Lakewood
Next fall they expect to occupy their
own home on the Plains.
We are requested to state that aye
Little Ode Folks" concert in the Con-
gregational church Tuesday evening
was given under the direction of the
Christian Endeavor Society's social
committee.
The 5lst annual conclave of De Mo-
lay Commandery will be he Id Tues
day. June 5th, beginning at O'Clock.
There will be balloting, annual reports
and election of officers. The Red
Cross and Temple degrees will be con-
ferred and supper will be served at
$50 o'clock. The annual meeting of
the De Molay Charity Fund Corpora
ton will occur after the Commandery
sessions.
The painters and paper hangers are
going up on their schedule of prices
and at special meeting of the local
union which was held Tuesday evening
it was voted to increase the wage so
cents daily which brings the days pay
UP to 81. This change goes into effect
June IL.
Sheriff Goodrich announces that the
flag raising in his home town at Pal
myra has been postponed until Satur-
day, because Of Tuesday nights rain
Warren Loomis
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