Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
Business Changes HandsG anges Entertain G. A. r. and
w. r. C-Bethany Baptist Church Corporation Meets on
Wednesday

Wednesday
George F. Burton has arrived here
from Bangor and next Monday will
take possession of the Ned H. Lam
bert confectionery and ice cream
store. Mr.. Lambert has decided to
sell out this business to Mr.. Bur-
ton. owing to his continued Ill
health, and this summer he and Mrs.
Lambert will vacation at their cot
tage on the east shore of Lake Wes-
serunsett. Mr.. Lambert will be
greatly missed on Water street. hav-
ing been in business for a number
of years. MIR. Burton has been en-
gagged in business in Millinocket, but
for the past winter has been en-
ployed in Bangor. He is married and
has two children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Pooler OF
Boston are visiting with the family
of Mr.. Pooler's brother. Manley T.
Pooler and with the families of Mrs.
Pooler's sister, Mrs. Clara B. l.eav-
lit and her brother, c. b. White OF
Hilton Hill. Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner
Pooler removed from this town to
Boston about 80 years ago and ne
has never returned to this commun-
ity since that time. They are the
parents Of Mrs. Phidelah Rice, who
has frequently entertained Skowhe-
gan audiences as talented elocu-
zionist and reader.
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Jane Jedney. formerly Of New York.
were held in the undertaking chapel
of Lord & Caswell Thursday fore
noon, Rev. George Merriam Of the
Bethany Baptist church officiating
The remains were inferred In the
Fogg burying ground in Cornvllle.
The apples trees bear strong in
Gications of a fruitful harvest IN this
section, having blossomed out in nne
shape.
Grange hall was the scene Of
largo gathering of people Wednes-
day evening, when the Patrons OF
Husbandry entertained as guests the
members Of Russell Post, G. A. r.. and
the Woman's Relief Corps. 1t was
a pleasant, genial. social occasion. A
delicious banquet was served In
Grange banquet hall at about 7
o'clock, the veterans who had March
ed to the hall in a body and the Ia :
dies of the Relief Corps being CIV
en- the seats of honor. Capt. John
w. Healy Of Company E was also
in this group of citizens. An eff
cient corps of Grange members serv-
ed at the various tables, wearing
caps of patriotic stamp. After the
banquet the Grange and its guests
took seats in the auditorium and
Miss Marion F. Adams. lecturer OF
Skowhegan Grange. greeted the WIS.,
ting bodies and presided over a pro-
gram, which included the singing OF
"The Star Spangled Banner" by a
quartet composed of L. L. Sandford
Mrs. l.. L. Sanford, Mrs. Emma II
Dunton and Elmer E. Harris. G.
Davis Miller extended an address OF
welcome and Commander Mills OF
Russell Post responded, speaking ten
derby Of dead comrades and in pleas
ing acknowledgment to the Grange
for it's hospitality. Mrs. Viola Smith
as president of the Relief Corps also
extended greetings from her order
and made pleasing reference to the
bors to save the flag they as mem
bers of the Corps loved SO well. I'VE
Are the Boys" was sung BY the quar-
tet, with Elmer E. Harris as SOLO
list and John L. Fish directed a few
words to the veterans. Mrs. c. w.
Goodrich read a selection from THE
Making OF Uncle Sam" and Mrs. r.
T. Patten gave a dialect reading,
which was much enjoyed.
Major John w. Fogler took the
chair and presided over a series of
patriotic addresses. Carl w. Tobey
and Clyde c. Badger. two returned
soldiers of the famous High school
squad, spoke of their experiences and
were followed by Capt. John w.
Healy of Company e and 1t. Col.
Roy L. Marston In addresses appro-
pirate to the occasion and time. The
veterans of the Civil War did not
speak. aside from Rev. 8. F. Emer-
son, who at the close Of the pro-
gram read a poem. After the exer-
cises the regular business session Of
Skowhegan Grange was held.
Mrs. Jewett Savage left Thursday
morning for Cambridge, Mass, where
she is to enter DR.. Stevens hospital
for a course OF treatment.
DR.. Kleber w. Smith of Freeport
was in town Wednesday and Thurs
day, owing to the critical condition
OF his father, Willard F. Smith. Mr..
Smith is thought to be very low with
no hope Of recovery.
Miss Mertie Pollard went to fort-
land Thursday morning for visit.
A meeting OF the corporation Of
the Bethany Baptist church was held
evening at the chapel