Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
MADISON
Holt-Briggs Wedding Takes
Place Friday-D. A. r. Annul
al Meeting

DIisgs OF Madison to Hollis Holt 81
fhiihps Friday was an event Of much
interest TO wide circle Of friends in
.his vicinity. The ceremony took place
IN the Union church in Phillips and
was witnessed by a company Of 40
relatives and friends. The church was
especially decorated for the occasion
Win bridal arch and bell. Rev. Will
nam wood, pastor of the Madison
episcopal church.. officiated, and the
aoupie ring service was used At Las
L. NJ to the strains Of Lohengrin's
wedding march played by Blaine Nor
rlson the bridal party marched down
the aisle and took their places beneath
the arch. The bridesmaid was Miss
Edna Nichols of Madison. and the best
man was was Floyd Holt of Dixfield
and cousin Of the groom. Little Mel
Vina Hutchins acted as ring bearer.
and the bride was given AWAY nv ber
rather. Q. T. Briggs Of Madison. Miss
Briggs Is the second daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. 0. T. Briggs OF Madison. For
Several years she has been we'll
known and efficient operator in the
Madison telephone central Mr.. Holt
Is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Holt IN Phillips and at present is en-
pioyed as clerk in drug store. He is
also we'll known in his native town as
talented musician. Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony a lunch was
served after VIII oh Mr.. and Mrs. Holt
departed for a short honeymoon trip
to Long pond. Those present from
Madison were Mr.. and Mrs. O. T.
Briggs. Mrs. Emory Duckworth, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Hight. Milton
Briggs, Miss Edna Nichols. Albion
Briggs. Mr.. and MS. Holt will reside
in Phillips for the present.
The annual business meeting Of
Margaret COTE Moore Chapter of D. A.
r. was held Thursday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. Charles Z. Towne on
Old Point avenue. The hostesses were
Mrs. Towne. Mrs. Milton Phillips and
Misses Laura and Doris Carpenter.
After the annual reports from the va
rious officers the following officers
were nominated and elected: Regent,
Mrs. RoXie Luce; vice regent, Mrs. E.
c. Weston: Secretary, Mrs. Nellie
Sawyer; treasurer Mrs. Clara E. Pow
ers; registrar. Mrs. F.. c. Pratt; audi
tor. Mrs. Morris Moore; councillors,
Mrs. J. r. Emery. Mrs. Fred Paine.
After the business session came short
program consisting of patriotic read
ing by Miss Doris Carpenter; song
sketch by Miss Laura Carpenter; vo-
cal solo. Miss Arlen Mckinney; song,
Miss Delaware; and singing. THE
Star Spangled Banner" by the COM
~pany. The annual field day meeting
will be held at the residence Of Mrs.
Lizzie Spear at Lakewood the last of
June.
Indian Spring Lodge, o. o. F.,
worked the initiatory degree on two
candidates at the regular meeting on
Thursday evening.
Raymond Norton who recently went
to Fitchburg, Mass, arrived Saturday
forenoon to pass the weekend with
Mrs. Norton.
Mrs. Williamson and son Ivan, who
have been passing the winter at Jack
sonvilIe, Fla, returned home Friday
night.
SOUTH-David Abbott Of Norridge-
wock was in this vicinity on business
the first Of the week.
Robert and Mrs. Greene, William and
Mrs. Wescott of Skowhegan were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Wescott
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Bollis Of Black
we'll called on relatives here Sunday.
Horace 1abree made a business trip
to Skowhegan Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. H. Ward and Mrs.
Villa Perkins visited friends and pela-
tives ir Sidney Sunday, returning
Monday forenoon.
Mrs Minnie Mckinney and Mrs. Dol
lie McKenney were in Skowhegan on
business Tuesday.
Mrs Sarah McKenney and children
returned Sunday from a weeks visit
to her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Jackson Of Canaan.
A. H. and Mrs. Ward made trip to
the village Wednesday.
j. W. Wills was in Madison on busi-
ness Thursday.
Elmer Blaisdell Of Norridgewock was
In this vicinity on business Monday.
The cold wet weather is hindering
farm work a good deal. The season is
at least two weeks late and no relief In
sight Looks lige a hard proposition to
raise the extra food called for.