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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
Dexter
Lester Cole

Lester Cole. aged 2: years, EN-.
pieyed at the Ely & Scott machine
shops in this town. met his death by
drowning in the lower part of Lake
Wassookeag late Thursday night.
The young mans home was in Cor
NTH. He is survived by his father.
Arthur Cole. who at present is in the
woods above Abbot and who was
summoned to this town, Friday
morning.
Young Cole was a member Of Co
II, Third Maine Infantry, and at
tended the drill of the company at
town hall Thursday evening. At
tired in his uniform with heavy
overcoat he left the village after
ward to go skating on the upper part
OF Lake Wassookeag where a large
number Of young people were enjoy
ing the sport. Putting on his skates
when he reached the shores Of the
lower pond he evidently tried to reach
the upper pond via the channel be-
meath the bridge which separates
the pond into halves. At this point
The current is rather swift and the
ice is seldom solid. When about 100
feet from the channel the ice broke
beneath him and he was plunged into
the ice cold water. His cries were
heard by skaters on the upper pond
first attra citing the attention of Miss
Mildred Widdoes and Miss Natalie
Pierce, who upon reaching the bridge
saw the man struggling in the water
They added their cries for help and
Willis Aver and Harry Straw reached
the scene. Cole was struggling in
the water. Getting board they
ventured out far enough on the thin
ice to reach the Young man who was
fast reaching a HELPLESS state, owing
to the intense cold of the water He
was unable to grasp the board and
sank beneath the surface.
Help was obtained from the village
and attempts were made to get the
body until 2 o'clock Friday morning
when work was abandoned until day
light. Friday morning employees Of
the machine shop and members of
the Third Maine infantry grappled
for and succeeded in getting the body
which was taken to the undertaking
rooms of Hutchinson & Gates. The
sad death of young Cole cast a gloom
among his fellow employees with
whom he was popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
COOPER'S MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley Keene, who
have been passing their vacation
with Mr. Keene's father a. d. Keene
have employment at the State hos
pital.
The Kings Daughters met with
Mrs. Ella Brann Wednesday, Dec.
18. One new member was initiated
Mrs. Della Morse. The next meeting
which will be Jan. will also be with
Mrs. Brann.
Monday evening. Dec. 16 was sue
cess. The crowd was not large but
very appreciative. The music was
very good. Special mention should
be made OF the songs by Waldo Az
cry and Norman Moody. the latter
only n child. Miss Durfee by her
wonderful skill as reader has
made herself favorite with the peo-
pie OF Coopers Mills and will draw
crowd any time her name appears
on the program.
A very nice pair Of registered OK
ford Down ewes arrived at this sta
ton Dec. 10, for w. A. cookson.
shipped from Brown City, Michigan,
Dec. 9. by Joseph Murray. one OF the
largest breeders of pure bred Oxford
Down sheep in that state. This is
the second pair Of pure bred ewes
Mr.. Cookson has purchased recently.
The other pair coming from New
York. Mr.. Cookson has bought, bred
and sold pure bred Oxford Down
sheep for twenty years and knows by
experience that the best is none too
good and much more satisfactory in
the end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
AMBASSADOR JAMES w. GERARD

Few diplomats have been so privi-
legged as Mr.. Gerard, and none has
borne himself with greater credit.
AS long as history snail be written,
Sir Edward Goshcn's narrative of his
last interview with the German
Chancellor, the famous scrap. of
paper" incident. will be quoted. That,
however, is but a page 4ff the history
OF events.
In the elaborate ilm production of
Ambassador James W. Gerard's My
Four Years in Germany. you have
the opportunity OF seeing the entire
story Of Germany's plot and intrigue
exactly as Mr.. Gerard did during his
four years stay in the hotbed Of Ger
man diplomacy.
You see the inside workings OF the
and efficient military ma
chine that has en1broi,ed the world in
one gigantic orgy Of destruction. with
the tense realism OF life.
You see the German display Of
clumsiness, haughtincss mud sus-
picion toward the representatives o. 4
powerful neutral country ana the
consistent effort of America to avoid
the conflict until it became an i'm
possibility.
If German wants to find an e-c-
PLANTATION of the consistency Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
VASSALBORO

SOUTH-Mrs. X. J. Stone enter
tanned the Mistletoe club Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. Bertha Stone was a guest Of
her sister. Miss Winnie Gardner. OF
Waterville last week.
Dan Weber had the misfortune
to jam his foot quite badly Tuesday
afternoon while working around the
press.
Congratulations Of their many
friends are extended TO Mr.. and Mrs.
William NJ. Black OF Augusta on the
arrival OF q son. Dec. 9th. Mrs.
Black was formerly Miss Ethel Car
penter Of West Windsor. Congratu-
lations are also extended to Mir. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
CONY HIGH SCHOOL
Appropriate Christmas Exercises
Held at Friday Morning Session

Appropriate Christmas exercises
were held at the Cony High school
in connection with the Friday morn
ing session. under direction Of Miss
Gladys \. Whitmore, supervisor of
Music, at which the following pro-
gram was rendered:
Hymn. Morning Star School
Scripture, responsive reading.
Glee Club
ta) Silent Night"
co. "Adeste Fidelis,"
Reading, "A Christmas Story"
Louis Fifield
Glee Club. Three Kings of Orient"
Violin solo. Fannie Slosberg
Glee Club
1T Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
lynn, "Hark. the Herald Angels
Sing" School
Trio. Jennie Miles. Fannie Slosberg
and Ida Slosberg
Glee Club: Misses F'roberger. Small.
Robinson, Toas, Sterling. Merrill,
Murphy; Messrs. Chase. johnson.
McCourtney, wardwell, Hughes and
Fox.
Accompanied. Miss Bertha Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
State of Maine
Collectors Advertisement Of Sale Of Real Estate Of
NONRESIDENT Owners
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Collector Taxes Of Of Augusta Maine, a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

America at the present moment, he
can easily find it. He need but see
unrolled before MIN act after act CT
My Four Years in Germany to real
iZe that no nation with sense OF
honor and a knowledge of its own
power could long tolerate the scorn
and igrominy which the Kaiser and
the military leaders of Germany
poured out upon America.
The world has asked for a picture
Of German life, of the twisted
psychology Of the German mind, Of
he workings of a system which takes
nation OF honorable individuals and
makes Of them a nation of dishonor-
able intriguists.
my -Four Years in Germany" Is
therefore not only Il picture Of ira-
matte power. but one Of the most i'm
portant diplomatic disclosures pub
lished during any war in world his
tory.
1T has been my desire to see this
picture produced for the same reason
that I wrote the book" said Mr.
Gerard. because l want to bring
home to our people the gravity of the
| situation. and for that reason have
watched it carefully during it's pro-
duction so that it will present clear
picture TO the mind Of every Amer
can of what America faces In Ger
man autocTacy.' This picture Will
be shown at the Augusta Opera
House on December q, and c6-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Mrs. Joseph Morrisett Of West Wind
scr Of 12h pound son. Dec. 10.
NJ. L. Sabin. Frank Haskell, Jr..
Mr.. and Mrs. DeIbert Merrill were
among the business callers in Au-
gusta Monday.
Mrs. Gertrude Whitehouse of Wa
terville were over night guests in the
place Tuesday.
Miss Gladys Twitchell Of Whitman.
Mass, one Of the teachers In the
High school is passing a two weeks
vacation with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. j. +. Twitchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
BELT Asst
Jennie o. Moody

Jennie O. Moody died at her home
in Swanvile. Thursday evening. She
was born in Turner and so years of
age. Mrs. Moody was the daughter
of Nathaniel and Eliza (Worts) Par
sons and the wife of Leon Moody.
Funeral services win be held at her
late home on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

One of the most popular pieces Ct
owelry this year is the tourmaline
mounted in rings and pendants. Nc
biz" the jeweler is showing a fine Ire
Of both rings and pendants in green
md pink stones. A fine assortment Of
Waltham and Elgin wrist watches
cGn be found here and ut very rea-
sonable prices. Low upstairs expense
makes popular prices possible. See
front page ad this morning.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Manchester Grange will observe
Ladies Night this Saturday eve
ming. Much mystery surrounds the
nature Of the program and the kind
Of refreshments. but the committee
in charge promise an unusually en-
jCyable evening to the Patrons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Private Scott w. Fifield of North
Manchester. formerly of Augusta,
now stationed at Camp Dcvens, Aver.
Mass. took part in the show ond
Ministries, given by y Co. of the 18th
Division, AT the Boston Opera house
Thursday evening. Private Fifcld
d 8 a fine tenor voice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

1lichmond's up-to-date department
store is concentrating on dolls and
novelties at 149 Water street. The
apparel shop, 23G Water street, also
Mr.. Richmond's store. is Offering re-
auctions in ali departments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Daniel +. Foster returned Friday
morning to his home on Church Hill
after having for tho past few days
been In attendance at the annual
meeting of the Maine State Grange
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

AS u special inducement to visit
their popular children's departments,
Bussell Il Weston Co. are Offering
today n and 16-inch Teddy Bears
Of Tie very best quality for 75c. These
bears regularly sell for 81 and s1.25.-
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

:. G. Sylvester, baggagemaster at
the Maine Central station, who has
been confined to his home for the
past week suffering from bronchitis,
is reported to be improving, although
still confined to the house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

In Fridays Journal the street
number of the Augusta Shoe Store
wos Incorrectly given. w. F. Bloom
berg, the manager says he thinks
everyone in Augusta and within 35
miles ought to know where the
"oniv cut price shoe store in town"
is located at 325 Water street, Jour
na' Block. opposite the NJ. c. r. r. de-
not AT least" he says, 1T is no
fault of mine If they don't"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Viii! your home know the enjoy
ment OF a Victrola this Christmas? c.
f.. Downing would like 10 answer the
question for you. Not only Christ
mas but every day in the year is hap
pier for having a Victrola-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

T. n. Watson of Brunswick, super
intendent Of bridges and buildings
for the Maine Central Railroad, was
q visitor Friday in Augusta for n
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Earl w. Ingraham has returned to
his home in Vassalboro, having re-
ceived his honorable discharge from
the Boston University S. A. T. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Hon. and Mrs. Frederick G. kins-
man returned Thursday evening to
their home in this city after having
enjoyed a visit of two weeks in New
York city as the guests Of relatives
end friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

The amos H. Higgins Farm Agency
has sold the property at winthrop
Center, owned by Mrs. Mary Lewis
90 r. A. Bailey of Winthrop.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

William SaYnuels Of the United
States Navy is at his home in this
city on furlough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Andrew J. Cummings, former chief
engineer Of the Portland Fire De-
partment. and is survived by his wife
son and a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

John Z. Nelson Of the firm Of An
drews & Nelson, was in Waterville
Friday on matters of legal nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Miss Lillian Ingraham is confined
to the house by illness at her home
in Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Charles A. Cummings Of Portland
Charles A. Cummings. SO, q life
long resident Of Portland and we'll
known engineer, died suddenly
Thursday. He was q son Of the late
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

m spltc OF Very difficult condltIO1s
"a Inc plant and flower markets,
Tlnnk Robbins, the florist, has sue
ccedod in assembling Il limited as
aOr;mcnt of house plants and flow
crs for Christmas tide decora tons. II
is imperative that orders be placed
eaIly.--AdV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

A window washer at Pittsfeld ad-
mits earning s1I in one day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
CHINA

hcrc WITH hc no Christmas tree or
''','scs at the Baptist church as
'.I h"eu planned. Because of the
f',Nal Il the influenza in neighbour
'S towns the Christmas committee
'""s not deem II wise TO hold n pub
'" gathering of that kind. The usual
'Hr,h services will probably be held
sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

:, .tnperativ- diet in influenza. Xor-
heks Matted Milk. very digestible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
LOCAL NOTICE

Christina, Trees. delivered. Fifty
cents each. Tel. 1122-W.
dec19d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Thursday. Dec. 10 I will reopen the
Jim Druery blacksmith shop opposite
Gannetts Publishing Co. Expert
horseshoeing and blacksmith works
Of ell kinds at reasonable prices.
CHARLES NJ HISLER.
decl7-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Dane at Golden Cross hall Dec Ist
under the management of good music
and a good time. A free lunch furnish
cd at interim sion. Gentlemen 4oc, ia
dies eoc., including war tax dec17d5i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

decH- Sjan4
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-10-03
Shepherdstown Sees An Aeroplane.

Shepherdstown has been put on the
map so far as aeroplaneS are concern
ed, for were we not honored by having
two visits from these aerial wonders
the past week? Last Saturday after
noon about o'clock the sound Of a
humming motor high above the town at
tracted attention, and presently nearly
all the people were craning their necks
TO see a graceful biplane sailing west
ward at a height of several thousand
feet. 1t presented. beautiful sight as
it scared through the clear air and caught
the rays of the declining sun and re-
hected them from its white wings
Everybody who saw the flying machine
was intensely interested, and those who
had never before witnessed such sight
were fascinated and deeply impressed
BY this modern wonder. 1t was really
and truly a marvellous sight. Sunday
evening the aeroplane came back al
about the same. hour, 5 o'clock, and
again attracted interested attention as
il flew over the town and countryside
and passed eastward toward the noun
tain pap at Harper's Ferry. The
aviator was Lieutenant Lucas, who made
the trip from Washington TO Cumber-
land and return, flying at the rate OF
about sixty miles an hour
How marvellous il is that in the course
of ordinary business men flying as birds
through the air should have been seen
in Shepherdstown in this year OF our
Lord 1918. What may not the next
few years bring forth?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-10-03
Spanish Influenza

A disease called the Spanish influ-
enza," or "hu," which seems to have
started in Spain some months ago and
then swept through Europe, has reach
ed this country, and is prevalent in
almost every section. 1t is probably
the old enemy, "la grippe" in slightly
different form. Ii has invaded many
of the army cantonments in the United
States, where thousands of soldiers are
down with the disease, and consider
able number of deaths have resulted.
The malady is infectious, and is spread
quickly in gatherings where persons
crowd together.
So far as we know, the disease has not
invaded our community, though it is
reported that several persons have
shown suspicious symptoms. In Mar
tinsburg it is prevalent, and has
materially affected. the attendance in
the schools and caused noticeable
reduction in the employees Of the mills
and factories there
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-10-03
Bad Wreck at Harper's Ferry.

An eaSt-bound freight train on the
B. & o. Railroad at Harper's Ferry
last Sunday morning was wrecked upon
the west end Of the bridge, tearing and
smashing things up in general. Heavy
iron tank frames lay strewn on both
sides of the track and in the river. A
car held by its brake rods, hung over the
bridge above the water, while its con-
tents, great tank, lay at the bottom
of the river. Four cars damned to-
gether with their contents lay in a tumble
and cross-wise the tracks. The plat
forms and guard ratings were torn
away and tracks badly disarranged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-10-03
In Realms of Rest.

Mrs. Julia M. Woods, the beloved wife
Of Rev. DR.. F. M. Woods, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church of Martinsburg
died at her home in that city last Satur
day afternoon, aged 80 years. Mrs.
Woods, who was daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. David Junkin, was native OF
Greenwich, N. j. She was married to
DR.. Woods in 1867, and last November
they celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary. Having become his wife
three days after he took up his work as
Christian minister, they had lived
happily together for more than half
century. She was loved and esteemed
by all who knew her. Besides her
venerable husband, Mrs. Woods is sur
vived by the following children: David
]. Woods, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church at Blackwood, Va. {; Jundge ].
M. Woods, of Martinsburg DR.. Andrew
H. Woods, formerly vice-president and
medical director of Christian College,
Canton, China, but now in France,
captain in the Medical Reserve; and
Miss Mary E. Woods, at home.
~Otho Williams, a weH-known resident
of Berkeley county, died last Thursday
evening at his farm near Billmyer'S Mill
Although he had not been in good health
for some years because of tendency to
diabetes, he was not regarded dan
gerously i'll until short time before his
death. Mr.. Williams spent much of his
earlier life in Shepherdstown, but had
lived for number Of years in Berkeley
no NJ
litical affairs. He was a Republican,
and served as county assessor some
years ago. He had also been deputy
game warden for this end of the State.
He was man of influence, although
of unusually quiet manner, and was
highly respected by those who knew
him best. He was 81 years of age. He
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Her
bert c. Miller, of Kearneysville. The
funeral service was held last Saturday
morning in Trinity Episcopal Church,
Shepherdstown, and the body was in
TERED in Elmwood Cemetery, He was
buried with Masonic honors.
Howard Tavenner died very sudden
ly last week. He had arisen early in
tllS ~ 81 ~ VI Ills
neighbor, M. B. Myers. When he fail
ed to return, his wife went in search of
him and found him lying dead in the
path, with his bucket of milk beside
him. He had evidently been taken sud-
denly i'll and had passed away without
a struggle. He was II years Of age.
Mr.. Tavenner is survived by his wife, 2
son, Nelson Tavenner, and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. E. NJ. Chapman and Miss
Jennie Tavenner.
Mrs. Sue Swartz, cousin of Miss
Ella Kelsey, of Shepherdstown, died in
Baltimore several days ago. Miss
Kelsey went to Baltimore to attend the
funeral. Mrs. Swartz visited in Shep-
herdstown from time to time, and hei
friends here are sorry to learn of her
death.
Miss Agnes Smith, daughter of Mrs
r. r. Smith, died last Wednesday at her
home in the southern part of the county,
after lingering illness.
John w. Lowman, lifelong resident
of Martinsburg, died at his home in that
city last Saturday night, aged 81 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-10-03
Apple-PiclSing Time In West Virginia.

Most of the orchardists in this sec
ton are busy now with the picking an
packing of their apple crop, though
! some of them have decided TO wait until
next week, so as TO give the fruit a
chance TO ripen up little better. The
apples as a rule have colored up
beautifully, and there will be consider
able of a yield in this county. Men,
women and children are helping to get
the crop ready for market, and they are
earning big wages.
E. L. Coldsborough, who is not only
managing his own orchard but will look
after those on the Scully farm and the
Stipp place, has an interesting force
from Washington at work-government
employees who are enjoying their vaca-
ton in the country and at the same time
earning an honest dollar in healthful
outdoor work. Those in the crew are
Messrs. John o. Lewis, ArthurD. Cuts
and c. T. Maxey, from the Office Of the
Comptroller OF Currency; Guy F.
Glossbrenner, George F. Boyer, ]. W.
Robbins and J. L. Kuhn, of the Treasury
Department; J. H. Lille, L. H. Fowler
and George W. Smith, OF the Depart
ment of Commerce; o. E. Williams and
F. A. Hagedon, of the Agricultural
Department; H. J. Berrian and c. E.
Breach, of the Interstate Commerce
Department; Charles Barty, Of the
Federal Reserve Board; and G. Johnson
of the Navy Department. Mr.. Johnson
has his wife with him, and Mr.. Kuhn
and Mr. Hagadorn each has his wife and
child here.
Mr.. Hartman, an apple buyer from ST.
Louis, has been here this week buying
a good many apples in bulk. He is
paving S1.50 to SITS per hundredweight
"a fairly good price, as il takes 100
pounds for barrel
Soldiers TO the number OF $50 have
been sent to the Winchester fruit belt
to help pick apples.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-10-03

The budget for the year calls for a
total of S50S, and to provide this sum
each Sunday school is asked TO con-
tribute six cents per member, including
cradle roll and home department. OF
the sum asked for, Sll4.3l has already
been contributed.
The convention accepted an invitation
to meet next year in the Southern
Methodist Church of Charles Town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-10-03

Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Major Randolph Stalnaker
and Mrs. Stark L. Baker, both of Bever-
ly, w. Va, the wedding to take place
this month. Major Stalnaker is we'll
known West Virginian, and has been
for years special agent of the B. & o.
Railroad. He has friends in Shepherds
town. where he has frequently visited
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Ring
gold. He is bachelor. Mrs. Baker
is the widow of former State Senator
Stark F. Baker, who died more than a
year ago.