Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-01
Oldest Male Resident Dead

A requiem mass for the repose Of
the soul of the late James F'itzmorris
was offered from the Catholic church
here Saturday morning, his death
having occurred here earlier in the
week. Mr.. Fitzmorris. although only
n resident Of Bingham for about two
years. was at the time of his demise
the oldest male citizen In the town
and was the owner of the Post cane.
He came here from Canada to make
his home with his son Joseph. His
wife Is no longer living but several
children survive among whom are Jo-
seph F'itzmorris with whom he lived
and Robert and Michael Fitzmorris.
both of Bingham. He had attained
the advance age of % years.
Among the recent real estate sales
reported here is about 20 acres OF
land formerly owned by L. J. York
located partly in this town and partly
in Bridston which has been decided by
James York of Brighton to Henry
Cooley of Bingham. The considera-
ton named was 5000.
Miss Mary Carl and Miss Beatrice
Baker are entering Colby College this
fall and the Misses Mary Foss. Laura
and Geraldine Baker are returning to
take up their studies at that institu-
ton.
Word has been received that Mrs
Grindel, mother of Mrs. r. NJ. Savage
is C: .tically i'll in Brooksvlle. Mrs.
Savage has been with her for some
time.
Arrangements have been made for
a great win the war rally in Kenne-
bee Hall, Thursday evening. Oct. 10th
given in the interest Of the National
Prohibition amendment. The speak
er is to be Rev. G. NJ. Hammond of
Tennessee and his subject will be
1.-The Kaiser in America" All inter
ested in the various war agencies
such as the Liberty Loan. Thrift
stamps, Red Cross and Y. NJ. c. A.
are especially urged to attend. The
grade schools have entered into a
contest in connection with this lee
ture and an American flag six feet
long is to be given to the school de-
partment securing the largest number
will be no admission and all are
urged to attend.
A program and Dutch lunch will be
in order at the Rebekah meeting this
Tuesday evening.
Friends here will be interested 10
learn of the arrival Of a daughter in
the home of Mr. and Mrs. ] ,on Good
rich in Lynn. Mass.
Ed Reynolds recently purchased the
Lonny Berry farm in Moscow.
The date Of October 8 has been Sc
lccted for the horse races here.
There are to be three classes. the 2.20
the 226 and 3-minute classes, 800
purses for each. Also one-hah
mile matinee race for green horses,
best three in five. for a $50 purse. No
entrance fee for this matinee race.
There is to be a ball game at 10
o'clock with a grand ball Ii, the eve
ming. II the weather Is stormy the
event will be postponed until the next
fair day.
The illness of Mrs. Aston Robin
son Is reported at the home Of Cony
Robinson. The ailment appears to be
Spanish grip.
A meeting Of the Congregational
Church Circle will be held Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. s. T.
Goodrich. A good attendance is
hoped for. Two quilts viii be tackled
at that time for the poor whites.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Cool OF Con-
cord are TO occupy Mrs. Martha Saw
ages house this winter.
E. c. Tuscan of seaon has sold 10
o. A. Cole Of Boston, the land In this
town which was formerly owned by
Fred r. Tuscan.
FIR. Hone. assistant at st. Frances
de- Sales Church in Watervi11e has
been in town during the past week to
assist In the work Of the local parish
during the absence Of FIR. Shea.