Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-17
OAKLAND
Mrs. Loring Second Oldest
Lady at Waterville Fair
First Man to Register Thurs
day First to Volunteer in '9S
Local Items


has the distinction of being the sec
ond oldest lady present at the Cen
Mrs. Loring is IS years Of age and
was born in Skowhegan Jan. p,
1880, tho daughter of Levi and Sarah
Whitman York and was the oldest
of family of ten children. four Of
whom are now living, William York,
of Waterville, Lorenzo York and
Joel York of Fairfield. Mrs. Loring
was three times married, her first
husband being Joseph w. kidder Of
Skowhegan. whom she married June
&c, 1851, who died ! pril 20, 1854. one
son was born to them. Henry "A. Kid
der, who resides in Arlington. Mass.
In 1858 she married William Dixon Of
Skowhegan, who died in 1863. while
serving his country in the Civil war.
In December 1876 Mrs. Loring mar
ried Isaac LorinS of Athens, where
she made her home for about 80
years, coming to Oakland in Septem-
Der 1907, wheer she has since re-
sidod. Mrs. Loring is a remarkable
woman for her years, taking keen
interest in the current events Of the
day, has wonderful memory and
can converse on any topic. For the
past three years she has been super
intendent of the High Street Mission.
Miss Marion Boothby Of Parsons
field is visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Goodwin Of Fair
field street.
Mrs. Joseph Perry and daughter
Leona are visiting relatives in
Presque Isle.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Vinegar
returned Saturday from a two
months vacation at Peaks Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vinegar have also Wis
tied friends and relatives in Virginia,
New York, New Jersey and Massa-
chusetts since leaving home last
May.
Percy Buttertield and Thomas
Walker passed Sunday at Indian
Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Trask have re-
turned from a week end visit with
relatives in Cornville.
Corporal Walter f. Trask, who has
been passing Il short furlough at his
home on Summer street. returned
Saturday night to Camp Devens.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Emmons, Miss
Marjorie and Miss Cleora Emmons,
Miss Mayme and Miss Gertrude
Doherty of Salmon Falls. A. H.. ana
Miss Madolyne and Miss Annie Fol
som, passed Sunday at the Emmons'
cottage on Lake Messalonskee
Edward Perry was a guest Of lis
father, Charles Perry of Smithfield.
over the weekend.
Harry Sabine, who has been visit
ing his uncle, Der Holmes, has re-
turned to his home in Guilford.
Charles Estes passed the weekend
with relatives in Rome
Mrs. Cora Shepherd of Lewiston Is
guest of her brother, Clayton Cum
mings.
Mr.. and Mrs, Oscar Anderson and
family were guests of Mrs. .Ander-
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs John
Carroll Of Belgrade, over the week
end.
Maurice Manson has completed
his duties as clerk in the grocery
store Of George P. Boynton and has
entered the employ of the American
Wooden Co. mill
William Trask, who is employed in
Fairfield. was a weekend guest of his
mother, Mrs, Fred Rowe.
Cascade Grange will resume its
ing.
kennebec Association of Past No
Bile Grands will meet at the I. Q. o. F.
hall at Fairfield Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock, Supper at $50, to which
husbands of the members are invit-
ed Those having articles for the
exchange are requested to bring them
at this time. All Past Noble Grands
are invited to attend this meeting.
Milo Thomas of Oak street has
gone to Winthrop where he will Be
employed ~ the Portland Packing
Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Williams left
,snrdav for Roston, where thew will
he the guests of relatives for the
week.
George Hall Of Pleasant street has
purchased an Overland car
pu MI Thomas. who was the first
n Oakland 10 register On Sept.
- has the distinction =, oelng the
first man 10 enlist IRON rnis town IN
the spanish America" = On May
2. 1895. ,,au who -.