Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
FAIRFIELD
BENTON GRANGE
ENTERTAINS
WATERVILLE OF c.

falfnoid, Nc, Jan. 23- (SpeciaD--
Much enthusiasm was displayed when
the Chamber of Commerce members of
Naterville gathered at the Benton
grange hall on Tuesday evening when
I they were entertained at supper given
by the grangerS and later by number
of interesting and instructive speeches.
At 80 O'Clock about 40 members of
the Chamber of Commerce and a num-
Der Of grangers were ushered into the
dining room of the grange hall where
a most delicious menu of baked beans
was enjoyed by ALL
AT O'Clock all gathered at the as
semhly hall where the following
speakers were introduced by the presi-
dent. T. J. Patterson of Waterville.
/ Weicome--L. l., Prentiss of Benton.
Mr.. Irentiss welcomed the Waterville
Chamber of Commerce in the name of
the Renton grange and wished them
the greatest Of prosperity
Next TO speak was Carl c. Jones Of
WaterVllle, Why We Are Here" Mr..
Jones gave all the impression that the
l'hamper OF Commerce meant business
III every respect and that through CO.
operation all could work together
Next on the program to speak was
Harry A. Hummer of Benton. I'VE will
meet you half way" Mr.. Plummer adj
dressed the Chamber of Commerce to
the effect that the farmers wanted to
become acquainted and be friends with
tho organization and that thew would
surely as the Benton Grange .meet thcn,
half way"
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next introduced with his subject, Bows
and Girls Farming Clubs: How We Will
Help Mr.. Gilmore told how these
clubs could be formed and how they are
under the supervision of the University
! OF Maine. lie read statistics from the
Names Canning Club Report and told
how in the actual clubs begun in Maine
in 1914 with l6 girls and is boys as mem
bers.
Carroll y. Perkins Of Waterville then
spoke upon buying and Selling Near
Home.' Mr.. Perkins said that the one
thing he thought helped to make the
community was TO buy and sell at home,
keep the money at home.
A. l.. Deering of the University OF
Maine then amused the audience with
q great many pleasing remarks and said
that he was here to help the farmer"
Clinton H Goodhue Of Waterville
then discussed the subject of Good
Roads" in a most interesting way and
said three things made good roads.
drainage. drainage, drainage. He said
two things went against roads. frost.
politics. He said frost worked in the
winter and politics the year round
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upon The Farmer Who Wants to Sell
Produce in Waterville'' He said that
with cooperation and confidence the
farmers of Benton could work with the
Chamber of Commerce of Waterville.
THE Marketman Who Wants to Buy
Produce of the Farmer" was discussed
by s. r. whitcomb of Waterville He
gave illustrations to show the point Of
her topic and emphasized that he
would like for the farmer to be care
ful when he brought the produce to
the store as he would expect the ap-
pie man to use him.
How You Can Get Together" by
Frank Adams of Bowdoinham, who
emphasized cooperation and the idea
og becoming friends, the farmer and
the Chamber of Commerce.
A state Fair for the Farmer by DR..
A. Jolly of Waterville, which was re-
ceved by the audience in a most ap-
preciatiye way
Pulling Together" by r. H. Law
! renee of Fairfield which was discussed
with great emphasis to the subject
and great anticipation that all will
do so. This meeting was an inspiration
TO all present and all present were
convinced that the Chamber of Com
MERGE meant business as also do the
!Benton Changers.