Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
OAKLAND
Oakland Gives S1249.75 to Red
CrOss-Rev. E. r. Stoves Ac-
cepts Methodist Pastorate-
Surprise for Local Couple

The corrected amount of money do
mated by Oakland for the benefit Of the
Red Cross is $lo49.75.
Harry Balm of Auburn was calling
on friends in town on his way to Pitts
field where he will he employed as
boss dyer in the mill there.
Mrs Charles B. Lord and son Fred
erick left Tuesday for Aroostook coun-
ty. where they will visit friends.
Corporal A. F. Perkins, Co. II. who
has been in town during 4s-hour fur
Tough. has returned to New Meadows
where he is stationed.
Paul B. killam. the eldest son Of
Rev. p. A. A. killam. left Monday for
Bar Harder, where he has accepted
position at Hotel Louisburg. Mr.. Kill
lam will visit friends in Ellsworth,
Hancock and Gouldsboro on his way.
Rev. F. r. Stoves, who formerly was
stationed ut North Pownal and West
Durham. has accepted the charge at
the Methodist Episcopal church Of this
town. Bishop Hamilton placed Mr..
Stoves here on account Of his very
efficient work at his last charge. Mr.
Stoves will move his household goods
into the Methodist parsonage on Maple
street this week.
Mrs. Harry Dame has gone to Port
land where she will visit her brother.
who has enlisted in the ambulance
corps.
There will he an official board meet
ing Of the Methodist church Thursday
evening June IS. in the church vestry.
Miss Christine Adams, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Clyde Ellis for
week, has returned to her home in
Rrockton. Mass.
Mrs. Malon Tracey accompanied by
her sister. Miss Gladys Norton, has
returned from Livermore Falls. where
she has been visiting relatives.
The owners Of the American wooden
mill will give a dance at the mill to
their employees and friends Wednesday
evening June y.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Stoves Of Fair
field are visiting their son. Rev. Earle
r. Stoves Of Maple street
Friends Of Thomas Mithee will he
pleased to learn that Mr.. Mithee. Co.
F Of Dover. has been promoted to the
rank Of cornoral.
Thomas Field. formerly Of Oakland
hut now Of Fairfield. was in town
! Tuesday for a fishing trip on Mesa
lonskee lake.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Brooks Wilson 81 Ia
coma. Wash We're tho guests Of Mr.
and Mrs George HalIett Of High street
recently.
Clarence r. Sheffield six year old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs j. r. Shefleld.
died at the Sisters hospital in Water
vile after brief illness caused by a
fall The funeral will he held Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock at the homo
Of his parents on upper High street.
Rev Earle Sleeves will officiate.
Guy f. Gleason was happily surpris-
ed when 70 Of his friends met at his
home on Church street Monday even
ing at $40 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs.
Gleason leave this week for Boston
where they will mako their home in
the future. AS Mr.. Gleason had sold
the furniture. the visitors brought
chairs with them and as It was stag
party thev also brought their refresh
merts. Mr.. Gleasons friends present
ed him with q very beautiful amber
pipe inlaid with gold. II. II. Hatfield
made the presentation speech. The
party broke up at seasonable hour
after very enjoyable evening. Those
present were: NJ. s. Strickland, Fred
Hallett Charles Ridley. F. W. Elan
ders. r. r. Blaisdell. Harold McTag-
Fart. Harry Dame. J. E. Morrisette, J.
~. Stevens. II. II. Hatfield, W. e.
Vigue and G. R. Simomns.
The Fidelity class Of the Free Bap-
fist church will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Olive Boardman, Water street.
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Frank Page has crew Of men work
ing at Cedar Crest camps. putting the
camps in readiness for the boys, who
with their instructors. are expected to-
day.