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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
military leaders of all history. When

military leaders of all history. When
the unity Of command was given him
he was placed over more soldiers in the
actual fighting line than had ever been
under a single general before. How he
directed this immense army to the best
advantage, not wasting lives yet at
tacking vigorously once he had held
the enemy in his grand assault an
nounced as sure to get into Paris, is
now a matter of history. Once the tide
oe battle turned, there was no rest for
the enemy and whenever the Germans
attempted to shift their forces so as to
re nforce a position that was being at
tackled so that yielding was inevitable,
they found that almost as sure as fate
Foch's next attack would be at, the
weakened spot and so never letting up
on the pressure. the German army that
had seemed so invncible for four long
years was actually beaten almost before
its leaders could realize what was hap
pening. For now it is we'll known that
before the end Of July the German mill
itary staff began to recognize that they
were beaten and already there was talk
of the necessity for abdication. The
man who fought that series OF battles
on that line. taking all summer to do it
and getting the magnificent results he
achieved, is now the focus of the
worlds attention. He will go down in
history as probably the most wonder
full. gifted general of armies that the
world has ever known. He knew all the
theory of war as no one else in our
time, but his practice of it put climax
to all the art of war that the world had.
ever known
Perhaps the most surprising thing %
our generation in Marshal Foch is his
deep religious spirit He said not lore
since. l approach the end of my lie
with the conscience of a faithful ser
want who reposes in the peace of. the
Lord. Faith in life eternal, in a God
of goodness and compc ssion, has sus-
tanned me in the most trying hours.
Prayer has enlightened my way" In
telligence, will. spirit are all combined
in him. How we'll might he repeated
of him
''the elements
So mixed in him that nature might
stand up
And say to all the world. This is
man.
The man who sent the telegram dur
ing the battle Of the Marne met the
divisional chaplain the morning of the
battle and said. DO pray for US. We
must advance or die at our posts All
my trust is in God" The day after
the victory he said to the Bishop of
Cahors, 'Monsigneur, do not thank me.
but Him to whom alone victory De-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
6ianehard.Gaae

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. E.
Gaeg was the scene Of a most at.
tractive wedding on Tuesday even
ing. June 3, when their daughter,
Miss Hazel Estelle Gage. was mar
ried to Webster Sanderson Blanch-
ard, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur F.
Blanchard Of West Acton, Mass. Miss
Emily Burbank q Augusta played
the Lohengrin wedding march as the
bridal couple entered the room. The
bride was given in marriage by her
father and made q charming picture
In gown of white chameuse and
bridal veil. with shower bouquet II
roses and lilies Of the valley, her
only ornament being a bar pin Of
diamonds and pearls. the gift of the
groom. Rev. A. Francis Walsh. pas
tor Of the Universalist church, per-
formed the ceremony. the double ring
service being used. Miss Helen D.
Gage. sister Of the bride, was maid
Of honor. and wore d dress Of pink
satin and georgette, and carried pink
roses. The best man was Bennett
Sanderson. Yale '16. Of Aver. Mass.
cousin Of the groom. The little rib
bon girls. dressed in white, were
Frances G. Pishon Of Augusta and
Frances L. Flagg Of Andover. Mass.
cousins Of the bride and groom. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
COMING EVENTS

June +Gardiner's welcome 10 SOLO
June +Waterville's welcome
diers.
June 5-Skowhegans welcome
June 4-Sw. c. T. L. county ee1
ton, Auburn. u
June 6-kora Temple ceremonial, y
ton. j
June 7-Kora Temple delegate. =
for pilgrimage to Nnd.a7a POI: y I'd
tional Imperia. session o. u
Shrine. ~
June io-11-Fifty-six,h ANIMAL Is 3
of the Maine Conference 0. IA
Churches at Second PARISH ca..'I
June S-14-Boy Scout Week. :,
June 10-11-Maine conf renee
tartan churches. >teohl
church. Saco. .-,,
June 10-le-Eew England CH-sa'a
vention, Bangor. r,,,I
June 1l-Kennebec Pomona V'a-'1
Mount Vernon. a
June ll-Junior prize sFeahi2t'
June lI-le-Maine s. OF : AMI
campment. watervi!le.
June l2-Ivy day. Bates Cosr5s.-
June 12-Oak Grove Conl"'sHce.rs,.-,,-
June l3-Annual recepr.'; 90: 90 .,
Gorham High Soho. IT w..
citation. School stree
church. Gorham.
June LIBERALIZATION U''!.i'"
school.
June li-westbrook Se9:.1
Riverton Casino. ..,r
, June Is Opening Of d. i;
supervision of Fort-." -,
and Child Welfare 49, 49,"
land. ID
June I7-commencenc- -ay' .
Academy. 4
June lS-l9-Annuai -
Department OF Ma. =
burn. 4
June lS-l9-Ladles II ! :"
co1vent:cn, Auburn. III
June l9-AleXander -
Bowdoin college. Erl"- a ~.
June Ho-ScAoolS close
June co-a-commerc 49, wees
dom college. Brun>wf as,.
June 9-S-Commencr',:'
versity of Maine. p-'c1' -,
June 2l-Albion. Ben"
School Asses. ALBION
June 22-22rCommenc.
college, Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. William
Donegan.
James Lyons. late u S. navy, has
been granted a discharge from the
Branch.
Thomas Hopkins has been grant
ed a furlough to visit relatives in
Providence
The weekly dance will be omitted
this week
The returns from passes Tuesday
were Charles H. Curtis from Auburn;
Charles r. Fairgrieves from Dexter
and Charles Harris from Saco.
The returned from Burroughs Tues
day were Patrick H. Fowler from
Augusta. Napoleon n. Miner from
Concord and Peter Lemay from
Fitchburg.
The funeral Of the late Andrew
Reed will be held from the Home
chapel at 10 A. NJ. Wednesday. Rev.
FIR. Mclaughlin officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
Freedom Academy
Commencement

The 1919 Freedom Academy commence
ment program will be as follows:
Sunday. June S. Congregational
church. $50 P. M.-Baccalaureate ad-
dress by Rev. Ashley A. Smith of Ban
gor. Patriotic vesper service. address
by Harry NJ Woods at 7.So P. NJ.
Monday. June 9. Congregational
church. SIS P. M.-Junicf prize speak
ing.
Tuesday. June 10. Congregational
church. SIS P. M.-Annual commence
ment concert. A wonderful array Of
talent.
Wednesday. June II. Congregat ional
church. sis P. M.-Graduating exercises.
Thursday. June II. Grange hall-An-
nual commencement hall Overlock.s
orchestra. Dancing $50 to 100. Base
ball game each day at 80 P. NJ. The
public cordially invited toe all these
events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
Y. M. c. A. Notes

Tuesday while the hot wave swept
over the city. the baths and the
swimming pool at the Y. NJ. c. A.
building were very popular places.
The city is fortunate in having a
place where it is possible for the
young folks as we'll as the grown
ups to swim under ideal conditions.
There is not a complaint about the
water being too cold. "Peachy,"
bully" great" were some of the
EXPLANATIONS from the boys as they
dove in. the crystal water. There is
no danger of any accidents at the
bfg ~" pool as there is always a
man in charge who gives close at
tention to the boys.
Thursday. "" girls day. is also
continuing to be popular. The gym
nasium and pool under the direction
Of Miss Doris Wilder are giving
much enjoyment and good health to
about 100 girls and women each
week. The swimming for girls will
be Kept up during the summer. and
parents will make no mistake in al
lowing their daughters to enjoy this
sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

rooms were artistically decorated
with palms, spirea and roses. The
bride is an accomplished musician
has a winning personality and leaves
a host of friends in this city VINO
wish her much happiness in her ne"
home. Mr.. Blanchard is a graduate
Of Harvard II. where he was prom1-
nent in athletics, q member of the
d. K. E. and Iota Club and is asso-
ciated with his father in the lumber
business. A reception followed the
ceremony when the parents OF the
bride and groom assisted in receiv-
ing. The ushers were Mr.. Burton 5.
Flagg of Andover. Mass, Mr.. Glenn
C. Gould of West Acton, Mass, ana
Mr.. Henry L. Brown Of Aver. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard will make
their :ature home in West Acton.
Mass. where they are now erecting a
new house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

The springlike weather of the week
has had the effect of stimulating the
sport o. swimming in the Kenne5ec
river. and parties Of youngsters are
daily taking advantage of the opportu-
nifty offered for the enjoyment of the
sport and inc dentally to get their bod
les clean. They should remember. how
ever, that the law requires that they
wear bathing tights or something of
that kind when disporting themselves
along the sand Of their bathing place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
COny High Notes

Mr.. Clough. principal Of the Hav-
erhill High school was Monday a WIS.,
itor at Cony High.
Members of the Cony girls track
team are practicing Monday and Fri
day afternoons at the Driving park.
Most of the time is being put in on
the running broad jump and the
standing broad jump. one Of the
young ladies making nine feet in the
latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
MAINE JEWELERS.
CONVENE IN BANGOR

Bangor. Me. June 3-The Maine
Retail jewelers. met in annual con-
vent!on at the Penobscot Exchange
in this city this morning. President
F. E. Garnsey of SANFORD in the
chair. Sister organizations in New
Hampshire. Massachusetts and YER
mont. were represented by their
presidents. An address of welcome
was delivered by Mayor Woodman.
response being made TO rthe conven-
ton by Treasurer Allan r. Trask OF
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Plans are being made to form a
Post of the American Legion in this
city. The first together will
probably be during the first Of next
week. perhaps on Wednesday night.
All soldiers, sailors and members Of
the Marine corps who were in act
i've service since April 6. 1917. are
eligible. 1t is thought that when all
Of the boys get home there will be
between 600 and 700 eligible to men,
bership
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
SOME GOOD GARDEN LOTS
YET LEFT ON EAST SIDE

All tho garden lots for residents on
the east side Of the river have now
been laid out. The latest piece OF
land to be made ready Is the Mauley
field and the soil Is among the very
best in Augusta. It has been har-
rowed 80 that it IL remarkably easy
to work.
There are a few garden lots left on
this piece and two on the Titcomo
field near t he Harrington school.
These will be given out by Alderman
Folsom and those desiring them
should call at his store on Water
street. The lots on the Titcomb field
contain 500 square feet and those IN
the Manley section over $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
Bath Gamblers Caught in Act

Deputy Sheriff Aderton raided a
Bath poker joint at A NJ Sunday,
throwing himself across the table in
time to seize $3.50 cash and the
cards with which eight men were
playing. The men salvaged several
hundred dollars. A ninth man es-
capped but was later arrested. Tom
Lee was on Monday fined 500 or
four months for. maintaining a
gambling place and the nine men
were fined $50 each for gambling. All
paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
BODY COL. ROBERT BACON
BURIED AT CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge. Mass. June 3-The
body of Col. Robert Bacon. formerly
secretary of state. and United States
ambassador to France. was buried
today in Mount Auburn cemetery
with simple services conducted by
the Rev. DR.. Sherrard Billings of the
Groton School, college ciassmate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
IF YOU NEED A MEDllN.
YOU SHOULD HAVE IAI

Although there are = anf
ara tons advertised. 800 y .s1;..
that really stands on; me ~
medicine for diseases
liver and bladder. ... : 20!
DR.. kilmer's Swami -"
commended for everNthi'N .-.ty g,
A sworn certificate ,.,yss 9,
every bottle. You MAY ,,,S, ~ \
size bottle of Swami IT, / 20, y
Post. Address DR.. hI'T' IN ~
hamton, y. Y. and en- 90 N lsTl
For sale at all drug : ~ n,sn.ls|
medium size bottles. as ,o,rrb
Augusta Daily kennebs' ''
mAyN-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

What might we'll be called a va
riety show will be put on by the
children Of the Penney Memorial
church Friday evening, June 6, at 8
p. NJ. in the church dining room, un-
der the auspices OF the Deborahs. \
play. drills. music. a violin solo BY
Mary Goodwin. and vocal solos by 10
cal talent. The admission is CSC aud
10c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Mrs. Florence I ongfellow Of this city.
who on Tuesday morning underwent
=ursfcal treatment at the Augusta Gen.
eral hospital. was reported last evening
to be as comfortable as could be ex-
pected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

The three-masted schooner Charles
H. Trickey. Capt. Hartford. was
towed to this city Tuesday after
noon by the tug Keystone and now
lies at the wharf Of the Augusta
Lumber Co., where she will load lur1-
Der. The Trickey is the first schoon-
err to visit Augusta this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

G. A. F. Tiffin. one of the newer MEM
bers Of the Augusta legal fraternity,
has been appointed to the position Of
deputy city clerk of the city Of Au-
gusta and has entered upon his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
Come to the
Come TO the
Variety
Entertainment

Tho children Of the Penney Mem.
orial Church will unite in an evenino
Of drills, exercises. . play and music
under the auspices Of the Debo rahs.
in the Church Dining Room
Friday June 6 at 8 P. M.
Admission Csc and 100
AsDsed time for all.
1uneld2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Doyle o. Ban
gor passed the week end with Mr..
and Mrs. Percival at Camp Suit
me-" Mr.. Doyle is Mrs. Percival's
brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

The county commissioners met
Tuesday at the courthouse for the
transaction of routine business.
Commissioner c. H. Goodhue of Wat
erville came to the city by automo.
bile, being accompanied by Mrs.
Goodhue. Mrs. E. P. Fish Of Water
willie and Mrs. Annie Bell Of Pitts
field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

The auto fire truck was called out at
$50 Tuesday afternoon by still alarm
which was due to a chimney fire at the
building occupied by Hersom & Bonsall
at the corner Of Water and Bridge
streets. Three chemicals we're used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Horace Sturgis and family went
yesterday morning to Squirrel Island.
where they will remain for the
month. Mr.. and Mrs. Sturgis and one
Of the children going as far as Booth
bay in their car, while the other
members Of the family were passen-
gers on the steamer Islander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

All the public schools Of the city. with
the exception of Cony high school, will
close on Friday. June 10. for the sum-
mer acation. The closing day for Cony
high school will be Friday, June 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Ebert SAWYER
made trip across country Saturday
to Mrs. Sawyer's former home in
Morrill,. returning Sunday in the
new car they recently purchased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
Charles +. Fisher G. -'eeP'

Chas. r. Fisher III
died Monday from = 90 ID
eight years ago. VIE" =. n,
alive in a gravel =. ia
working. He was NE ,,.s
is survived by his ,..,.
E. Fisher. his par'1,' PA. v.
two sisters. Funera. -''
held Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Mrs. Georgiana Leclair of this city
submitted Tuesday morning to surgical
treatment at the Augusta General hos
pital. Her condition that evening was
reported as favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Members of St. Mary's Charitable So
ciety will be guests of Mrs. H. w. Per-
cival at a box picnic to be held at Camp
Suitzme, Lake Cobbosseecontee. on
Thursday. June S. Members Will take
the 10 A. NJ. car from Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank the employees
Of the State road for their generous
gift.
MRS. HELEN BUZzELL & CHILL
DREN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Ray D. Fisher. formerly Of this city,
now of Detroit, Mich. is visiting rel
atives in the city. This is the first
time Mr.. Fisher has been to Maine
for ten years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

The Helping Hand sewing circle
will meet Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Annie Campbell. So Eastern
avenue. Each member is requested
to bring their own work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

At a meeting Of the voters Of Ward
8 at the hose house on Monday even
ing Joseph j. Harwood was reelected
a member Of the Board of Educa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
NOTICE

hereby give notice to all persons
that they are forbidden to extend credit
to my wife. Mrs. Alfonsine Trepanie-.
~ shall pay no bills Of her contracting
after this date.
(signed) GIDEON TREPANIER.
= Augusta. Maine. May % 1919.
- may1, Wed,3 St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Alton H. Buzzell. who has been
driving the water wagon for the city
has resigned, and has accepted
position with w. v. Hunt &, Son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Mrs. Henry Davis. who had for
number Of weeks been receiving treat
ment at tn, Augusta General hospital.
was able Tuesday to leave the institu-
ton and went to the home OF friend
on Eastern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Tuesday evenings report of the at
tending surgeon relative to the condi-
ton Of Hon. William T. Haines CT Wa
.terville was that he was holding his
own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
Funeral Of Frederick Brown

Funeral services for the late Freder-
ic.: Brown we're held at 2 o'clock Tues.
day afternoon from the home at u
Grove street in the presence Of the fam
lily and a large gathering Of friends. The
floral tributes were many and beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Tuesday was easily the hottest day
o: the season. with a temperature that
ranged from s. to S. at noontime in the
shade. and some reports indicated that
the mercury climbed to 80 degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

On the arrival of the Rockland
train at Woolwich Sunday evening.
$50 passengers made a rush for the
Hockomock and the crowd filed the
slip and extended far back I'D the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Perley Merrill Of Windsor was a
visitor in the city Monday for a few
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
Wednesday, June 4, 1919.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Emerson Austin Of Lowell, Mass,
is the guest of her husbands sister,
Mrs. Adelbert Sands OF this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Mrs. Sadie Turner OF Palermo was
admitted Tuesday to the Augusta Gen.
eral hospital for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Joseph F. Donahue of vinalhaven
was in the city Tuesday on matters
Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Clayton Skiliman of Belgrade
Lakes was caller Tuesday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Willis Pinkham Of Windsor was q
caller in the city Monday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

The services were conducted by Rev. w.
]. Layton Of the Green street Methodist
church and interment was made in the
family lot in Mt Pleasant cemetery,
the be -ers being Joseph Mclean. Ar
thur Galloway. John McCauley and NJ
z. Secco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

Aending neatly done. Hosiery
.pre6erred. Mail address to Boz us.
City, and we will call for the work.
mAy27d-ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
June I dit

minstrel show and dance. Friday.
June 8. at North Augusta Grange
0au. june4-5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04
LOCAL NOTICE
twenty-five Dollars
Reward

For arrest and conviction Of own
ers Of dogs that killed sheep in my
pasture Thursday morning. One
dog Scotch collie. black and white:
one mongrel fox terrier. solid color.
yellow; one fox terrier, yellow and
white. Samoset Farm.
H. ]. O'HEAR, Prop.
June 4 dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

All kinds Of dressmakin- done
Inquire at 80 Gage street.
iune2d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

I. will show you ways to
save and make money
t*at have just been
thought of. Why, that
one dollar investment
may save you a hundred
dollars in the next twelve
months. THE COUN-
TRY GENTLEMAN
stands for the things you
stand for; it is fighting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-04

for the things you want:
it is bringing farm
ers together nationally
for the things they de-
serve. Are you reading
it every week? If not,
why not? It costs only
one dollar for fifty-two
numbers. Send me your
name and your dollar to-
day!
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-10
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Church and Society Meeting.

The annual meeting of the church and
society was held Monday evening in the
vestry G. T. Brown. clerk. called the
meeting to order. Herbert C. Bingham
was chosen moderator and L. w Shepard
clerk. Officers elected we're: Committee,
Leslie E. Stratton, Mrs. Ella :. Willard
Mrs. Charles +. Brown; collector and
treasurer. Mrs. G. ~ Love; auditor,
Frank L. Fisher. The ushers are the
same as last year except that Edwin w.
Morse was elected To fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Milton A. Bing
ham. Mrs. Willard read an interesting
report of the church work for the year.
The treasurer's report showed a small
balance in the treasury in the general
fund. The benevolenee account showed
that a considerable amount is yet to be
raised before April |. Volunteer sexton
work will be done from April to Nov. |,
Miss Matte Wade bid off the remaining
months