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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
Divorces

Divorces deCreed by Judge w C. Phil.
| brook i'll Waldo county are.
George Edw. Bryant of Freedom from
| Katrina Harding Bryant of Billerca
Mass, for cruel and abusive treatment
X. +. Dunton for libelant.
Frank o. Allenwood of Belmont from
Elizabeth Allenwood of Belfast for deser-
ton. Dunton Morse for libelant.
Hattie E. Crie of Searsmont from Bert
ii. Crie of Searsmont for gross and con
hrmed habits of intoxication r. f. Dun
ton for libelant.
ID. M Sylvester of Belfast from Evelyn
l.. Sylvester for statutory cause Brown
for libelant.
Lemont {. Roberts of Searsport from
HazefC. Roberts of Auburn for cruel and
abusive treatment Buzzell for libelant
Gladys Ramsey of Belfast from Loris
1. Ramsey of Northport for desertion
Buzzeil for libelant.
Harry l.. Nelson of Winterport from
Mabel Nelson of Frankfort for desertion
Richie for libelant
Sewall l.. Staples of MontvilIe from
Mabel Staples of Freedom for statutory
cause. Bangs for libelant
Leslie A. Hall of LinColnvile from De-
lora b. Hall for desertion. Crawford for
lihelant.
Nellie j. Leavitt of Thorndike from Al,
bert j. Leavitt of Lewiston for statu-
tory cause. McGilliciddy &, Morey for Il
belant
George d. Page from Irene NJ. Page
parties of Belfast, for desertion Brown
for litelant.
Grace NJ. Hartman from Percy c. Har-
riman, parties of Belfast, statutory cause
Buzzell for libelant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
FAIRFIELD
Melville r. Archer

Melville Harrington Archer, aged -
years, died at his home at Fairfield Cen
ter after an illness of about three years
caused by a shock. Mr.. Archer was born
at Fairfield Center and was one of the
five children of the late Andrew and Jo-
anna Mason Archer. He was married
twice, first to Maria Greene, who passed
away some time later, and again TO Gym
thia Holway, who died last spring. Mr..
Archer was an honored member of Victor
Grange where he served treasurer for
10 years. He leaves one sister. Miss Clara
Archer of Fairfield Center. and four
nieces and nephews, Mrs. John Lawry
and William Archer. both of Fairfield,
and Mrs. Rena Taylor and Erven Fuller
of Skowhegan.
Funeral services were at the Archer
home at Fairfield Center Rev. c. o. Per-
~ OF the Methodist church officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
Social Club Meetings

Mrs. c. S. Hichborn will entertain
the Armitage Club at dinner at 7
o'clock Monday evening at the Au-
gusta House.
koussinoc Chapter. D. A. r., will
meet at p. NJ. today with Mrs
Charles Jones. Chapel street. Council
meeting at p. NJ
The Young Woman's League will
meet with Mrs. E. c. Perry, Wyman
street, Monday afternoon at go. This
is the annual meeting and the election
of officers will take place
The Claiming Guild will meet at .
z. M. Monday with the Misses Con-
nor at the Unitarian church parlors.
The Murray Alliance will hold its
annual meeting Tuesday evening at Z
o'clock in the vestry. A large attend
ance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
LOCAL NOTICE.

(Tuesday) evening at the Parish house
promises to be one of the most enjoyable
events of the Augusta social season.
Great pains have been taken to make the
tables attractive, and the cafe feature of
the entertainment now SO popular in the
larger cities will be sure to meet with
The approval of those in attendance. a
few tables for auction bridge have been
arranged for those who do not care to
dance The proceeds will go towards the
charitable work OF the Armitage Club.
tanSdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
Frank Seaman Gives Away $4,000.

rank seaman, PRESIDENT OF FTaHh
Seaman Incorporated. the New YORK
advertising organization, played Santa
Claus to 165 employees on "Wednesday
last. There was celebration in honor
OF prosperous year. which started
with matinee party in the afternoon
and a dinner party in the offices of the
organization later, the dinner being
sent in large hampers from Yama
Farms at Napanoch.
During the evening Mr.. Seaman
made short address in which ne
thanked the employees for their 10y
atty and announced that an envfeope
would be handed to each as he. or she
left. The envelopes contained checks
for varying sums, a total of $4,000 be-
ing Observation-Disclosures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
Albert Smell

Albert Smell, aged rs years, passed
away last week in Canaan and memo
rial services conducted by Rev Fred
Jackson We're held from lis late home
Friday. The deceased was highly re-
spccted by the people OF the town
where he had passed his entire life,
Beside a daughter, whose home is in
Springfield, MIR. Smell leaves one sis
ter, a resident of Oakland. The burial
service was under Sons of Veterans
ceremonies and the pail bearers were
Dennis Fitzgerald, Arthur Burrill,
Earle Burrll and H. E. Crocker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Christian Endeavor Society ard Junior
Congregation Elect Their Officers

At the meeting held in the vestry of
the Winthrop street Baptist church on
Sunday evening at 6,45. the following
ciety We're elected for the coming year:
President, Mae Richmond: vice presi-
dent, Fidelia Banks; recording secre-
tary. Jennie Moore; corresponding sec
rotary. Inez Creighton: treasurer, An
ME Stiles. The following committees
were appointed: Lookout, Nan Wes-
ton, chairman, Bessie Weston, Charles
Stackpole, Thomas Britt, Jennie
Moore; prayer meeting Addison Stiles,
chairman: Doris Rideout. Marguerite
Erskine. Laurence Stiles: social. Ruth
Redman, chairman; Alice Weston,
Beulah Stiles, Saunders Patterson.
Pastors aid. Inez Creighton, chairman;
Linwood Currier. Dorothy Perkins, Lee
land Anderson; flower, Gladys Dow,
chairman; Addison stiles, Mary
Creighton. Carolyn Stackpole.
A meeting of the Junior Congrega-
ton of the Winthrop street Baptist
church was held in the church vestry
Sunday evening, and the following Of
ficers were chosen for the coming
year: President, Mildred Turner; vice
president, Margaret Merrill: secreta-
ries, Donald Johnson, Russell Grant
and Linwood Currier. The Junior Con-
gregation was divided into two teams,
the Reds" captained by Addison
Stiles, and the Blues" captained by
Charles Stackpole, and they VIII race
for the highest membership and at
tendance. Rev. Mr. Philbrook awarded
prizes consisting of two pictures and a
book to Laurence Stiles, Addie HUT
gren and Inez Morton for the pest at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

and Wilson Ellis: advertising. Irving
T. Dinsmore, Harry w. Clark. NJ W.
Towle, II. II. Coombs and w. II. Hall;
finance. Elon B. Gilchrest, b. d. Field
c. w. Wescott. Maine Hills and r. D.
Southworth; membership. Green J.
Dickey, l.. b. Thompson. Ralph Bran.
hall. Adrian c. futile, Charles R.
Coombs; rooms. Maurice w Lord, A.
p. GOodhue. Frank A. B"amhall: con-
ventions, NJ. r.. knowlton, George
Thompson. w. II. Bray, f. A. Jones
and Orren j. Dickey; farmers CO.
operation. S. A. Parker, Edward Evans
John r. Dunton, c. W. Wescott and
K. Conner.
The matter of pctitioning to thr
Legislature for special act proWd-
ing that Belfast shall further increase
her debt to build a new school house
was discussed and the following com
mittee appointed to look into and re-
port upon the matter: O. F. Frost
James II. HoWCS, II. +. Dunton, W. b
Woodbury., y. =. Goodhue, r. H. Coop
en- }. G. Durham, w. II. Hall. c. "
WcScott.
1t was voted to subsidize Capt Ben
nett of the steamer Isle5boro, $50 pc!
month to encourage his new route be-
tween this city and Camden, with way
side landings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

The copper cross which was to sur
mount the tower of St. Augustine's
Catholic church was placed in position
Saturday forenoon and was Illuminated
that evening for the first time, pre-
senting beautiful spectacle. The
cross stands in the center of the top
of the tower, resting on suitable base
and is Is feet in height. At each cor
ner of the tower is a minaret, they be-
ing connected by balustrade. The
cross is studded with incandescent
lamps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
Mrs. Joseph Nc AIeer

Mrs. Joseph McAleer Gied DIT her
home on Cottage street, aged 30 years.
Mrs. McAleer came from Prince Ed
ward Island a short time ago, where
she formerly lived. She is survived 10y
her husband and three children Fu-
neral service will be held at the Cath
Ole church at , O'Clock. The body will
be sent to Prince Edward Island for
burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

Elderas Jacques, who is a lineman
by profession. was brought to the Au-
susta General hospital Saturday morn
ing, suffering from severe burns re-
ceived at Farmingdale that morning
by reason of his hands coming in con-
tact with a live wire. Sunday he was
reported to be doing as well as could
be expected considering the nature of
his injuries but was suffering some
pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
Mrs. Mary Ellen Farnum

Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her
home on Elm street. Mrs. Farnum
was born in Waterville 81 years ago.
She was educated in the public
schools of Waterville and came to this
town seven years ago. where she had
since resided She is survived by her
husband, George Farnum of this town
and three sons. Funeral services were
held at her late home on Elm street.
Interment at Pine Grove cemetery,
WaterVille
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W|NSL0W

Edward H. Britton and William Kin
near attended the Trinity Command
cry Friday evening at Augusta.
Miss Marion Totman arrived home
Friday from visit with her sister at
Bowdoinham.
Miss Marion Hersom of Oakland is
guest of her aunt. Mrs. Minnie Gar
land.
Mrs. Benz. D. Patterson enjoyed a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

first use of Resinol
Ointment and Resinol
Soap usually gives is
incredible. After all
the suffering they have
endured and all the use
less treatments they
have spent good money
for, they cannot believe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

Mrs. Susan Roderick Of this city,
who had for about a month past been
a surgical patient at the Augusta gen.
eral hospital, has so far recovered that
she left the institution on Sunday for
her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
X-RAY
Wonderful Cures
by Electricity
Consultation Free Until 18th
Engage Your Treatment
Now.

He VIII see
and treat no.
body but those
who have been
a long time
afflicted, a n d
t h o S e people
seem never to
tire of telling
how they went
to him in the
very last stage
of disease and
quickly t h e Y
were restored
to health, and
of how they
had been sick
for years and
nobody under
stood t h e l +
difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

About 100 members of the Holy
Name Society of this city went Sunday
afternoon to Gardiner where they at
tended the services held at ST Jo-
seph's Catholic church. The party left
Augusta at 3 o'clock on two special
cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

1t has been decided to hold the La
dies Night festivities to be given Fri
day evening, Dec. 10, by Trinity Com
mandery, No. I, X. T.. at the Augusta
House. Music will be furnished by
Dennis orchestra and the old and new
dances will be intermiXed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

The installation of the officers of
Seth Williams National Relief Corps,
which was to have taken place on
Wednesday, Jan. 10, has been postpon-
ed to Wednesday, Jan. "a. The regu-
lar meeting will be held at 2:30 p. m.
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Grand Army
hall. and all members are requested to
he present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

Joseph Cadarette, who few weeks
ago underwent surgical treatment at
the Augusta General hospital, has so
far recovered that he left the hospital
Saturday for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
Board Of Trade Meerino

At the meeting of the Belfast Board
of Trade Friday night President Slugg
appointed the following committees for
the ensuing ear: New industries.
James Fl. Howes, Wilmer j. Dorman.
Ralph l.. Cooper, Robert F. Dunton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

anything so simple, mild and inexpen-
sive can stop the itching and burning
INSTANTLY! And they find it still
more wonderful that the improvement
is permanent and that Rpsinol really
drives away the eruption completely in
a very short time. Perhaps there is a
pleasant surprise like this in store for
you. Resinol Ointment and Resinol
Soap are sold by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

An alarm of fire was given Fridal
night about 8 O'Clock from Box %, fol
a blaze in a building on Cross street
formerly a dwelling house and more
recently used as a stable and store
house. 1t was at the present time used
for storing lumber and quite a guam
tty was destroyed by the fire. The
building was badly Quilted and col
lapsed. There was no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

Capital Aerie, +. o. Eagles, will hold
it's regular meeting this Monday eve
ming and officers will be installed. All
members are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A charity whist party will be given in
City hall Tuesday evening by the iadies
OF st. Mary's Charitable Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

Miss Harriet Campbell of this city
is a patient at the Augusta Genera
hospital where she underwent surgi-
cal operation on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

The Cecilia Club chorus will meet
at 2:30 p. m. this afternoon for its
first rehearsal, at the home OF Mrs.
Guy z. Gannett. State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
It's Wonderful How
Resinol Stops Itching

To those who have endured for years
the itching torments of eczema or other
such subscriptions, the relief that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

cine also give the medicine the children. Edith
and Clair, and their colds never get bad, (SigneD
Mrs Lettie Dunlap 1871 So. Highland ST. Du Bots. Pa
way Its gentle laxative effect drives impurities.
Its strengthening, bodybuilding elements build new
flesh and strength. Its soothing healing elements allay
the throat irritation And because is guaranteed free
from alcohol or dangerous drugs in any form, it is
safe medicine for all the family to use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
A Good Soap For Baby Skin

a good baby soap should contain
soothing, healing properties to pre-
vent the rashes and chafings to which
physicians recommend Resinoi Soap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
SKOWHECAN NEWS

Propose Method of Street Sprinklng-Survey
Streets Begin This Week-Somerset Annual Fair
Dates Fixed September 20 81 and 22-Mss Louise Co.
burn Enterans Mission Crce-eger Sentenced for Selling
Rum-Real Estate Transfers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08
"IDVISE ANYONE WITH A COLD TO
TAKE FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE
MOTHER PRAISES
THIS SAFE
MEDICINE

"I have been troubled
with colds in my throat
for several years and get
bronchitis every winter.
| was advised by a
friend to try Father
Johns Medicine. | did
so and received great
benefit. l advise anyone
suffering from colds to
ice Father Inhn's Medi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-08

Harry y. Ferrin, land near Jacqulth
brook valued at $500.
Observation-Disclosures A. Sawyer TO
Alice Blake Dyer-lots No. and NO.
10 on westerly side of Weston avenue
in Madison village.
Anson-Benj. H. Luce TO Morrill, f.
Luce. one-half in common, buildings
and land in towns of Arson and Indus
try, being the Luce home farm, one
half of which is now owned by NJ. F.
Luce, this deed being given for the
purpose of conveying to him the re-
naming one-half.
A liquor case dating back to the regime
of ex-Sheriff Thompson came up for hear
ing Saturday before Trial Justice john
II. Lancaster in municipal court. The
respondent was Andrew Leger of this
town and the charge was single sale. He
pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs,
but was committed to the county jail for
non-payment of the same, which prob
ably means a 30-day sentence. Leger with
his family lives over the Chinese laun-
dry on lower Madison avenue and it is
understood that this instance is not the
cants.
In compliment to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
r. Jones, who are leaving shortly to es-
tablish their residence in Dexter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Curtis entertained a party OF
friends at their home on Bridge street
Saturday evening. Three tables were ar
ranged for bridge and prizes were won
by Mrs Jones and Roland t. Patten.. Re
freshments were served and the decora-
lions although simple were charming,
consisting mainly of potted flowers.
The annual meeting of the Skowhegan
Jersey Creamery will be held at l O'Clock
Saturday, Jan. -. at the creamery ONCE
on Hathaway street. The report of the
treasurer and that of the agent will be
read and officers will be elected including
the president, secretary and treasurer
for the ensuing year, also the appoint
ment of a board of directors. Among
other business matters to be transacted
will be the determining of the sum to be
paid the officers for the year ensuing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
BARRIERS DESERT
STRIKERS RANKS
Hair Cutters Union Go Back to Work
and Give First GIimmer Of La
Dor Peace for
CITY,
Unified Press Leased Wire Service. I

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SPRINGFIELD, H., Sept. 10
Springfield saw the first glimmer of
labor peace today when the BARRIERS
union deserted the ranks of the strik-
ers and returned to work. At the same
time rumors are in circulation that if
the city officials permit such labor
demonstration as was stopped last
Sunday, the general strike will be
over.
The rumors Of the cessation Of the
general strike followed a meeting last
night OF the local Federation Of Labor,
alter which leaders declared that the
strike would end when labor was
granted it's constitutional rights"
Governor Lowden also expressed
the hope today that the trouble be-
tween the carmen and the company
would be settled by tonight.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
& 800 PASSENGER Cars.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
CHICAGO, Sept. 15.-'Six thousand
five hundred passenger cars will be
required to transport the 194,S00 men
constituting the forty percent quota
Of the national army to their respec-
tive cantonments during the five days
beginning Wednesday.
This statement was made today by
the railroads war board. The trans
rortation facilities will include 1900
tourist sleeping cars and the balance
will be day coaches.
This movement involves some in
reference with the regular passenger
service said r. H. Ashton, presi-
dent Of the Chicago and Northwestern
railway. "In a few cases 1t Will be
necessary to reduce the number of
regular trains, but generally 1t will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
License for SUGAR Makers.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.I
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-The i'm
portation, manufacture and refining of
sugar, sugar syrup and molasses will
be licensed beginning October 1, 1917
under executive order of the president.
All persons. firms, corporations and
associations engaged in manufacture
or importation of sugar must secure a
license before October first, the order
says.
Licenses will be obtained from the
food administrator.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
this will be discussed, the subject
being THE Ideal Gospel Hearer."

this will be discussed, the subject
being THE Ideal Gospel Hearer."
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
No GIG High street.-Services at
1G:45 a. M Subject, Substance"
Sunday school at GAS a. M; We'd
nesday evening meeting at 7:45.
Reading room, same address, open
every afternoon except Sunday from
2:30 to 4:3O.
The First Christian church, Tenth
and Blondeau streets, Rev. Wallace R.
Bacon, pastor, 727 High street. Or
chestra $3.50 a. m. Church school 9:45
"a m. Church service 10:45 a. m. Ser
mon subject, who Should 1.-THE and
Why" Evening service at 1880 p.
m. Sermon subject, THE Freedom
Christ Gives"
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church.
Tenth and Main streets, Rev. F. G.
Edwards. D. d., minister. Public wor-
ship O:45 a. m. and 1870 p. M. Morn
ing theme: "Our Hope in Not Being
Left Alone" Evening subject: What
Is God Like?" Sunday school $50 a.
III. Epworth league and Volunteers
6:3O p. m.
st. Johns church, Episcopal, Fourth
and Concert streets, Rev. John G..
Sage. D. D., rector. Fifteenth Sunday
after Trinity. Holy communion a.
m. Corporate communion Brotherhood
of st. Andrew and Daughters Of the
King. Sunday school $3.50 a. m. Morn
ing prayer and sermon by DR.. Sage
IL a. m. All cordially invited. Music
by the vested choir of forty voices.
First Westminster Presbyterian
church, Seventh and Blondeau street.
Rev. E. B. Newcomb, D. D.. pastor
Services at 10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p.
m. Morning sermon on "The Stir
ring of New Life" evening, "An Old
Example of Conservation" Good
music at all services. The public
cordially invited. Bible school at
Travels in Africa"
Baptist church. when a Mans a
Man" will be the subject Of the even
ing sermon at this church by the pas
tor j. H. Matthias. The evening ser
vice begins at 1880 D. m At the morn
ing ocl wee oSe5lihiiS at lV.fO d. Ill.
the sermon will be 'Re-tunins the
Soul" Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Glasses for everybody. Large organ
ICED classes of men and women. Young
Peoples meeting at $50 p. m.
| Bethel A. NJ. 2. church service: Sun
! day school. $3.50 a, m. Alonzo Drain,
superintendent. Preaching II a. M,
| and p. m. Glass ~ m. Monday night
will be the closing up of the conference
year The members and friends will
give the pastor reception under the
auspices of the Willing Workers. A
program will be given after which the
report Of all Of the auxiliaries will be
made for the conference year Tues
! day, $50 the ladies Of the Mite NJ
society and all women of the church
are requested to meet in the lecture
room of the church. Wednesday, s p
m, prayer meeting. Friday p. m.
class The pastor will leave Tuesday
| the 18th for the seat Of the conference
/ in ST. Paul All are requested to pay
all their claims. DR.. 8. B. Moore, pas
| TOR
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
p e. O, Chapter Tablet.

The Iowa grand chapter OF Z. +. y
is to unveil bronze tablet at the
Iowa Wesleyan college at Mt. Pleas-
ant to mark the room in the main col
,lege building in which the P. E. o..
sisterhood was organized in 1868:
The ceremony is to take place at 4
O'Clock ON the afternoon Of Septem-
Der Is. A program Of speeches by
prominent P. E. O.s will be given in
the chapel A dinner will be given
at 6 O'Clock, at which the P. e. D..
chapter at Mt Pleasant, which is the
original chapter, will be hostesses.
At the ceremonies there will be
present two of the original seven who
formed the first chapter in 1865,
Mrs. Alice Bird Babb Of Aurora, Ill.
the wife of Judge w. I. Babb, and
Mrs. Mary Allen Stafford. the wife
of DR.. J. J. Stafford, who was for
merly president OF Iowa Wesleyan
college.