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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-06
REPORT on CONDITIONS
At JAMESTUN ISLAND

The following is the report at the
chairman OF tho jamestown committees
Mrs. John l.. LiGhttoot. which gives
some idea OF the serious conditions ct
affairs there:
There have been TO this date no re-
turns from Jamestown. nor do | cx-
poet amy, owing to the impas.ahlc con-
dtiion Of the causcway. have written
and received frequent communications
from the Carctakcr. He reports his
family as moderately comfortable.
have turned over tho eastern portion 81
the Scardl"y houSo-that part hereto
fore reserved for the association, 10 the
use OF the carctakcr. as the out"r wallis
of this section, though badly crack Cd,
have not boon torn off. ii" has en-
dcarored 20 fasten up sail cloth 10 cover
the western wall. and this protects tho
dining room. but found nothing. not
even the Studdiug of the house. capable
OF holding nails. Mr.. Ayres. the care
tah"r. has had some local carpenters
and builders examine tho house. and
his report so me is that no part OF /:
c-u I've used in rebuilding save .hc
foundation.
Never in the history OF the assoc!a-
zion has the need OF funds been greater.
Never has il called more appcalinGly to
the patriotic aid Of our citizens than
now. for If this work OF preservation.
which has been rescued from oblivion
ana carried TO :" successful n stage
indeed. ii jamestown is to be preserved.
it must be done at once.
The Neardlcy house is wrecked and
must be rebuilt. The Causcway con-
Meeting the island with the mainlai.i.
and the only approach tn the United
states government monument. Is ini-
passablc. and the bridge crossing BacN
River. which makes jamestown an is
land is in = most insecure condition.
Mrs. John l.. LiShtfoot. ?22 IVES;
Grace street, will gratefully accept any
contributions toward rebuilding tn"
Icardlcy house. and II is caru'i;'y
hoped that the Legislature now IN SOS
sion. will provide FOR tho reconstruct
tiou Of tn" causcway and restoration
OF The bridge.
Below is given the lis, % conrribu-
ions thus far received toward rebuild
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URGES LEGISLATURE
TO REBUILD CAUSEWAY
Association for Preservation OF Nir.
Sinia Antiquities Faces Sc
riouS Problems.
NEAHDLEY HOUSE IN RUINS
Bridge Connecting jamestown Island
With Mainland Most Insecure
and Old-CauScwuy Over Swamp
Is Now lmpaSSablc.

Ihc rrSular meeting OF the contra,
committee OF tho Association for the
preservation Of Virginia Nntiuuitics
WAS held on yesterday AT the residence
OF Mrs. j. Taylor Ellysou. because of
the Tact that the John Marshall House
IS closed on Tuesdays on account of
tho rue! shortage. The usual reports
We're read. The chairman OF the John
Marshall House committee reported the
TO tho furnishing OF the John Marshall
House. in the shape of Chief Justice
MarShalNS card table. from James Keith
MirSta!!. she also mentioned the fact
that the ID Of February was celebrated
as Marshall Day by tho house being
open TO the military and naval men all
day. y committee of women was on
hand 10 welcome the guests.
Mrs. Wcstmorcland Davis was elected
a member OF III" central committee
letter OF acceptance as - member
q; the advisory board was received
from James ovortou Winston. who
with all the members ot his family. arc
life members Of the association.
New life members reported we're Mr..
and Mrs. Henry ST George Tucker. Miss
Mary Wingiield Scott. Miss Frederick
Scot; Campbell. Lieutenant John Blair
Misses Elizabeth Valentine. Maria Cray
Valentine. Elizabeth Lee Small, OF Penn
sTirauia: Miss Carrie l. Timhcriako
and Lewis II. Jones. ono annual Nom
bcr Mrs. L. *. Cantlcy. Now York
Great interest is taken in securing
new members for i9lS. Mrs. William
{. sicniley. treasurer. reported quite n
good sum Of money received from tho
annual dues Of old members.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
WITHEE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The recent heavy frosts did some
damage to many of the farmers crops
in this section. George Parker Is the
heaviest loser, having twelve acres
of sweet corn ruined.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weston are en-
joying a summers visit from their
three nephews.
Many taxpayers in the town of Nor
ridgewock are interested In The ques-
ton of reopening Of an old, unused,
unnecessary, cross road in this sec
ton. The work to reopen 1T will cost
so it is reported. $500 at least, and
probably more, If estimated by the
State. All interested should meet at
George Smiths on the Beech Hill road
on the afternoon of July 9th with the
County commissioners. selectmen and
road commissioner Of the town, as re-
quested by them
Edward Weston is receiving congra-
tulations from neighbors in this vicln-
ity on the birth of a son to his wife,
Mrs. Mildred Weston, who is at Miss
Hills in Skowhegan.
Mrs. Wamsley Beckim and sons,
George and Russell of Gardiner are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
w. Parsons.
Mrs Henry Buzzell of Winding Hill
road was a caller on Mrs. Parsons,
Wednesday of last week.
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Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

Mrs. lydia Rowell, who has been
very i'll for the past week. is gaining
slowly. Her sister Mrs S. P. Tink-
ham of Arson who has been caring
for her, has returned home.
The graduating class of Scion High
school spent Friday, Saturday and
Sunday at Lakewood, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hodgdon.
Miss Annie L. Bolton of East Cor
NTH, was in town for the graduation.
The Red Cross cleared $51.37 at
the supper given at the ball, last
Thursday evening
The Red Cross wish to thank Mrs.
Albert Gerkhe for the sofa pillow she
so kindly gave. The pillow netted
them ~ They also wish to thank
the Hawthorne school in Emblem for
their gift of $40.
Mrs. Howard Bryant was the week
end guest of friends in Portland.
We have been wondering If the own
ers of the lots in the upper half OF
the village cemetery realize the con-
dition there regarding hawkweed. IL
has spread rapidly and unless check
ed soon will drive all the grass out.
Mr.. Moody, who mows the grass does
not care to cut that kind Of grass for
use.
Stop cranking your Ford car, install
a Gray & Davis starter. Sold by
Holt & Hight, Skowhegan. j
Miss Cora Baker of Norridgewock
was calling on friends in town re-
Gently.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Fentiman will be pleased to learn that
they have nice boy, born, Monday
| June "a
Mrs. Winnefred Norton's scholars
have continued buying thrift stamps
William and Jessie Hodgdon, Bertha
Lane, Flobert and Fayette Moulton
have each a War Savings Stamp and
have also raised money to join the
| Junior Red Cross.
The Ladies' Home Circle will meet
with Mrs. Elzada McIntire, Thursday,
July II.
Mrs Winnefred Norton is spending
the week with relatives in Waterville
Mrs Della Tibhetts is the guest OF
her sister. Mrs. Julia Vittum.
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Oneida Review, the club paper was
read and much enjoyed as usual Re
freshments were served after which
games were enjoyed.
Miss Della Marcou of this place
and Francis Romeo of Waterville
were married June 27. They are
spendingNa short honeymoon at North
Pond, after which they will reside
in Waterville. Mrs. Romeo is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Marcou Sr and has been a
very popular young lady in the neigh
borhood, being a valued member OF
the Oneida club before going to Wa
teryille, about two years ago. Many
friends here extend heartiest congra-
tulations.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Oulton are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a daughter, June 27th.
North Fairfield Red Cross meeting
will be held Friday of this week
There we're 90 members present last
Thursday. Three new memberships
were taken. All are very enthusiast
tic over the work There is a puff
to be tackled Friday.
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EAST ST. ALBANS

The friends in town of Ernest En-
cry will be sorry to hear Of his death,
which occurred at the home OF his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Zenas Emery in
St Adams, Monday morning, July /.
He was about "a years old His rela-
tives have the sympathy Of all in their
bereavement Mr. Emery was re
spected by all who knew him and will
be greatly missed
School at Five Corners closed Fri
day, June 2S, for the summer vaca-
ton. Several of the parents and
neighbors were present at the last
day exercises and listened to very
pleasing program arranged by the
teacher, Miss Grace Croker The
recitations of the pupils were very
good and each of the visitors were
presented with a souvenir in the form
of the program. A treat of popcorn
and peanuts were served, and all
passed a very pleasant afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellis accom-
panied by Ruth Ellis. Miss Bessie A.
Nichols and Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L. Cole
took a trip in their auto to Camp
Etna, Sunday.
Bessie A. Nichols who has been
away teaching for the past year, Is
now at home for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Croker accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Han
son took an auto trip to Pennington
last Saturday, returning Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tracy Of Vassal-
boro we're in town during the past
week visiting at his brothers Allie
Tracy's.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parkman and
children of Waterville are visiting at
Chester Libby's.
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al of the certificates for the children.
The subject of the Thursday evening
PRAYER service will be God Is God"
Next Sunday morning the pastor will
preach on Lights and Lamps for All
and in the evening Inside and Out
side Religion" The Junior c. E
meets at 5 D. m and the Senior c. E
at $50
Rev. and Mrs. A. w Swift are re
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a ten poSnd son, Conrad Winship
Mrs. Bert Deering and two sons,
Carleton and Norris. made a visit at
her sisters in Athens, last week, from
Wednesday till Sunday
ANCEY-DONAHUE
On Wednesday, the 26th of June.
occurred a very pretty home wedding
at 6 o'clock in the early evening when
Miss Frances L. Lancey, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. G. NJ Lancey. and Nor
man S. Donahue of Pennsylvania,
were united in holy matrimony at the
home of the bride on Commercial
street by the Rev. j. n. Gray of Ban
gor. Frank Drummond Freese OF
Bangor acted as best man and Miss
Ards Elizabeth, sister of the bride,
was the bridesmaid. The wedding
procession was attended by four RIB
bon girls, namely, Dorothy Thomas.
Marguerite Humphrey, Philis Worth
and Bernice Harding, who marched in
front and formed a triangle for the
happy couple to march through into
a place under pretty arch of daisies.
Miss Crystal Bowman rendered the
wedding march. The brides dress
was of white georgette crepe and
satin with bridal veil and she carried
A bouquet of beautiful white roses.
The bridesmaids dress consisted OF
pink net and her bouquet was dainty
bunch of pink carnations. The double
ring service was used. Only relatives
and immediate friends attended the
wedding Among the out C. town
guests were J. II Manson and wife,
T. G. Lancey and family, Or and Mrs
blanchard and daughter all of Pitts
field: Mr.. Stiles and Mr. Monohan of
Grono. Mr. and Mrs. Worth of Wash
burn and Miss Helen Smith and moth
er Of Portland After the ceremony
was performed and while cOngratula-
tons were being received at the in
formal reception which followed. Miss
Vera Thomas and Barbara Lanoey
served fruit punch to the guests on
the veranda, which was very taste
fully decorated with evergreen and
the Stars and Stripes. Then Bertha
and Eunice Linn. Mrs. Marguerite
Burton and Mrs Mary Smith assisted
in the serving of the collation.. which
consisted of Harlequin ice cream.
cake and coffee Many useful and
beautiful presents were received by
the happy pair among which were sill
YER, cut glass, hand-painted china.
checks, Liberty Bonds and Thrift
Stamps The home abounded in ex-
ceedingly delicate and pretty decora-
lions of daisies, evergreen and pink
and white peonies, due to the efforts
of Mr. and Mrs. F. d. Woodbridge.
After the informal reception. the
bride and groom took their departure
for their wedding tour, leaving early
the next morning for the Allagash
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REYERE-CORNXILLE

Mrs. Wilson returned to her home
in Pennsylvania, Saturday, after Few
weeks visit with her son Willard Will
son.
S. II. Beal and son Carroll arrived
home Friday from a fishing trip to
The Enchanted with Skowhegan
friends.
Mrs. Timothy Pike and Loantha
visited Saturday and Sunday in Show
hogan with Lionel Traitor.
Mrs. S. H. Beal and sister Mrs. En-
ma Nutting Of Skowhegan, went to
Pennington, Sunday to attend the flu
neral of a brother-in-law. Hiram
Hoyt.
Mrs. Maurice Gaylord has been suf-
fering with assesses in the ear.
l.. G. Stevens and family have re-
Gently been on an auto taip to Aroos-
look county
More than one hundred people gath
cred at Revere schoolhouse, Friday
evening to listen to the last day ex
ereises of the children which were of
patriotic nature and showed a great
deal of hard work for both teacher
and pupils Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Rod
erick of Skowhegan were present and
gave some fine music which was en-
joyed After the program the Red
Cross members of this vicinity sold
ice cream and cake from which $12
was cleared and turned over to the
Chapter at Skowhegan Other sim
liar entertainments are being planned
for the future.
Mrs. Sarah Dickens has arrived
home from Pittsfeld, where she had
been visiting for a few weeks with
her daughter
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SMITHFIELD

A reception was given Monday even
ing to William BuZzell. who is called
from Smithfield for service and LETT
for Camp Devens, June "a He was
presented with a wrist watch and a
sum of money. Ice cream and cake
were served.
l.. r. Folsom and others from Nor
ridgewock organized branch of the
Red Cross last week in town
Mrs. Emma Huntoon Of Hampstead,
\. H. visited her sisters Miss Hobbs
and Mrs Bartlett last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Phinney of
Wilton were week end visitors with
Mrs. Phinney's brother Edwin Tracy.
Mrs. Victor Hartford and children
returned home from Wayne, Sunday.
She was accompanied by Doris Ire
worgy, who is the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Hartford.
Observation-Disclosures
Ralph Winegardiner and Isabel ST.
monds of Smithfeld we're united in
marriage Sunday at the home of the
brides sister Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Hartford in the presence of near rela-
tives The ceremony was performed
by Rev. E. C. Farrar, pastor Of the
Baptist church Of Norridgewock. The
bride was born and has always lived
in town, the daughter Of the late
Charles and Laura Simonds. The
groom enlisted in the Navy last De-
cember and has been overseas, coming
home on a short furlough. He left
Tuesday morning to go back to his
post of duty and expects to sail again
to France The best wishes of their
friends are with the couple and all
wish for his safe arrival home in the
near future. Mrs. Wnegardiner will
remain with her mother in Smithfield
village for the present
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BARRON's CORNER-M MADISON

Ralph A. Viles, who has been at
Camp Devens for the past few weeks,
is expected home on a brief furlough
B. F. Burns, road commissioner for
Madison, has recently had very at
tractive offer to take charge of some
road construction work in the north
ern part Of the county. He was I'M
able to accept, being very busy with
his farming operations and with work
on the Madison highways.
Miss Velma Viles and her brothers,
Raymond, Max, Erlon and Philip, all
children of Mr. and Mrs. d. B. Viles,
were on an automobile trip thru Scion,
Embden and New Portland. last Sun
day,
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Martin were call
ers at VIM. Lovejoy's last Sunday.
Elmer Withee. who is employed at
Portland, spent the week end at home
with his family.
Extensive repairs are being made
on the road leading to Blackwell.
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ERfER

Wallace and Earle Thomas of Au-
burn are visiting relatives and friends
in town
The dance held Friday evening was
attended by about "a couple Welch's
orchestra furnished music.
\ reunion party was held Sunday at
Mrs. Faustina Williamsons consist
ing Of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Wade and
daughter Rachel. Mr. and Mrs. ID. NJ.
Bunker and four bows, Mr. d~d Mrs.
Earle True, Mr. and Mrs Henry True
ard two children. Mr. ard Mrs. Merit
Wade. Mr. and Mrs Fred iIatcn and
two children A picnic dinner was
enjoyed
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WEST EMBDEN

The crops that were ruined by the
recent frost in this vicinity, have
nearly all been re-planted.
A number of people from here at
tended the graduation of Arson AGA
DENY at Carrabassett Hall, North An
son, Thursday evening of last week.
The following pupils OF the Wash
ington school have taken and passed
the examination for high school. Elsie
Getchell, Pearl Mullen, Harold Getch-
ell and Gerald Spencer.
Mrs. Charles Hunnewell spent few
DAYS at Bingham last week.
Ercel Gordon, who has been attend
ing the Grammar school at North An
son, has taken and passed the eXamin-
alton for high school.
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ST, ALBANS

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Robertson Of
Milton. Mass. arrived, Saturday, for
their annual vacation.
Miss Gladys Bigelow of Boston is
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. p Bgelow for the summer
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Bigelow and
Mr. Stuart. superintendent of schools
in Pittsfield, were callers at A. P.
Bigelow's, Sunday.
Postmaster Leon Libby and family
were in Skowhegan for the day Sun
day.
Stop cranking your Ford car, install
a Gray & Davis starter. Sold by
Holt & Hight, Skowhegan.
Mrs. Edith Goodwin Horne and lit
tie daughter Phyllis of Lowell, Mass.
are visiting relatives in town
]. Elmer Goodwin Of Bangor and
Mrs. Myra Goodwin of Pittsfield were
callers in town Sunday
Mrs. G, ]. Worthen, Mrs. H. c. Blu
ker and Daniel Frost were among
those who were in Etna last week.
Warren Linnell, who is stationed at
Spartanburg. ~ C. is at his home here
on a furlough.
C. C. Hanson and daughter Mary
were in Skowhegan, Thursday of last
week.
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns


meeting at the home of Mrs. E. {.
Andrews with a large number of MEM
bers present One of the members
was presented with a cake and a
fancy collar. it being her birthday.
ARDING-PERRY
Linn A. Harding. formerly of Pitts
field. now employed in the Indian
Spring Mill at Madison, and Maude \
Perry. teacher. were united in marri-
age at Madison, June IS, by Rev vii
liam Clements Mr.. Harding Is q
graduate Of Shaw's Business College
The bride. formerly of North Arson
is a daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Adelberi
Perry of Kennebec avenue She is d
graduate OF Arson Academy and has
taught successfully for thirteen years
The couple departed for Boston OF
their wedding tour. after which they
will reside at Madison.
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Trail and intending to stop at For
Kent and to spend about three weeks
on the way. On their return they
will be at home at 68 Church street In
Belfast, on August LIST, where Mr.
Donahue is engaged as agent for
Waldo county for Agricultural Exten-
sion Work He was a former prin-
cipal of the Academy in town for two
years, and a graduate of u of NJ i
Many friends wish them much hapni
ness and success in life
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HARTLAND

Last Friday a patriotic meeting
was held at the Opera House and
nearly $4,000 was realized on the War
Savings Stamp Campaign.
A large new chimney about 125 feet
high has been built for the new boil
err room of the American Wooden Co.
Parents Day at the First Baptist
Sunday School wa.s postponed until
next Sunday, owing to the late arriv-
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Mrs. Sarah Frederic of Norridge-
wock spent a few days at her cot
tage Her mother Mrs. Allen was
with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leone Jones of Nor
ridgewock are spending a week at
Mrs. Frederics cottage.
Mrs. MeIyer and two children from
Newark, y. ]. are at one of the Tufts
cottages for the summer Mr.. Nc
Iver and friend arrived Friday for a
ten days visit with his family.
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ATHENS
enjoyed.

The Odd Fellows were very much
alive Saturday evening, we understand
several new members were admitted.
May the good work go on.
Marion Drake Flanders left for Bos-
ton, Monday. where she will study in
the New England Conservatory of Mu
sfe.
10 to 30 per cent discount on tires
July 4th, 5th and 9Th. Island Garage,
Skowhegan.
We learn that the concert given by
Athens talent in Skowhegan, Friday
evening, was a fine success.
DR.. Miller, the oculist is yet in
town and having a large number to
serve, his office is at DR.. Ellingwood's
home.
Clyde Williams of the L. S. N. is at
home for few days.
Mr.. Hatch young student from
Watervile, occupied the pulpit for the
Baptists, Sunday.
Edgar Fox has bought the M. S. Ell
liott place, where he has been living
for two years or more. His pur-
chase was made of C. S, Cleveland OF
Skowhegan.
Mrs. Clara Doe of Bingham is visit
ing her sister Mrs Ella Russell.
Haying is just waiting for a bit OF
sunshine when a large crop is pre-
dicted for all the farmers and at
much better price per ton than last
year.
w. N Sanders and NJ. j. Hight are
busy collecting w. S. Stamps and the
people are responding with their usuar
good spirit which makes us proud OF
our town that has helped so literally
in Red Cross, Liberty Bond and W.
S. S.
Mrs. Matt Mason is caring for the
home during Mrs. Flanders absence,
she is an aunt of Mr.. Flanders.
L. W. Austin and family of New
York are expected to arrive soon for
the summer
Mrs Charles Brayton is preparing
to move to Harrisburg, Pa, where
her husband has purchased a beauti-
full home. We understand the farm
here is for sale
All the work for the Red Cross
comes now in allotments and the
workers are busy as usual The Elk
ecutive committee have just shipped
Is pair socks, IL chemise, 5 sweaters
besides fitting out three boys that
have just been drafted. Elwood Cor
son, Will Ellis, Ben Corson.
Supt A. E. Luce will hold the Quar-
terly Conference in July and is ex-
pected to be here for Sunday, July T.
M. E. B. Society will meet with
Mrs. Hannah Barker, July IL. Thurs
day at 2 D. m. All the members are
requested to be present as there is
something special for business.
Miss Abbie Emery is at home for
her summer vacation and her sister
Annie is soon to join the home circle.
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gAKER,S SIDING

Mrs. Bert Clark has gone to Water
vile for few weeks
Mrs. Thomas Otis and children and
Sophia Gilman have returned nome
from Norridgewock
Mrs William Getchell spent day
in Madison last week.
Miss Lena Maddox has returned to
her home in BuckspOrt.