Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-14


mother for a few days.
The Fidelity Class Of the Free Bap-
tist church met Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. A. A. Moody on Good
win street. There was a good attend
ance and during the afternoon. whicn
was passed in a social way. light re-
freshments were served.
The Sweet Corn Growers OF Oakland
and vicinity held their annual meeting
at Cascade Grange hall Wednesday eve
ming and elected the following officers:
President, George E. Wheeler: vice
president, o. b. Abbott: secretary and
treasurer. John S. Gleason; directors.
c. D. Bates and w. p. Sawtelle. A
bountiful supper was served by the
ladies Of Cascade Grange. After sup
per State Secretary Crawford delivered
ar interesting address on the growing
of sweet corn. Marjorie and Mildred
Wheeler rendered violin and piano solos
with encore; followed by reading by
Oral Wheeler with encore and a read
ing by Bertha Wheeler with encore.
The meeting held session until late
hour and closed with the price of sweet
corn fixed for the coming year.
Samuel Foster left Thursday on bus
mess trip to Boston.
Rev. L. A. Farrar. who has been
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bates
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Fletcher for
a few days. has returned to his home
at Lavant. Mr.. Farrar recently sold
his farm at Oakland Heights. known
as the Edwin Bates farm, to Mr.. Ber-
nier Of Quebec. and was here to have
the transfer of the property made le-
gal. Mr.. Bernier and family expect to
take possession soon. Rev. Mr.. Far
rar has resided in Lavant for the past
torate of the First Baptist church at
West Enfield and will assume his new
duties next week. His many friends
ir town wish him much success.
Acme Rebekah Lodge at its regular
meeting Thursday evening conferred the
initiatory degree on a large class of
candidates. Refreshments of sand
wiches, doughnuts and coffee were
served and a social hour was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Farrand are pa
rents Of baby girl, born Thursday
me orning.
At the close Of the regular meeting
of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Sons of
Veterans which will be held this
evening in the Post rooms, the mem
bers of the Auxiliary, together with
members Of j. Wesley Gilman Camp.
Sons Of Veterans will enjoy a social
dance. Each member has the privi-
lege Of inviting a guest. Music will
be furnished by Hurdy Gurdy and
refreshments will be served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brooks have
returned from Rangeley Lakes where
they were called by the death of Mrs.
Brooks brother, William Hinckley,
who was accidently shot while on a
hunting trip.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Livingstone, which has been quaran-
tined for scarlet fever for several
weeks, has been fumigated and the
quarantine was lifted Thursday
morning.
MIR. and Mrs. Guy Sawtelle have
rented the Henry Bachelor house on
Water street. will move in soon.
The eight members of the W. B. s.
club met last evening at the home of
Mrs. William Balm. Refreshments of
sweet cider, apples and pop corn were
served. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Dean
Wheeler on Church street.
J. w. Chase of Portland was
business visitor in town Thursday.
The many friends in town of Bruce
Burns, the young grandson of Mrs
oil
critically ill at his home in Waterville
with typhoid fever. will be glad to
learn that he is improving. Mrs.
Valentine and grandson were former
ly residents of Oakland.
The Idlers will hold their first
meeting of the season this evening
at the home of Mrs. w. E. 'Vigue on
Main street.
An old-fashioned quilting party
was held Thursday at the home of
Mrs. Alice Blake on Church street.
The guests were: Mrs. Martha Glea-
son of Belgrade; Mrs. David Field
of Sidney: Mrs. Matte Blaisdeli.
Mrs. Winfield Palmer. Mrs. A. H.
Oliver. Mrs. NJ. L. Damon, Mrs. c. r.
Simmons and Miss Katherine Allen.
noon and during the day two puffs
were tackled. At night a harves.
supper was served and a most pleas
ant day was enjoyed.
Edwin Barker of Norridgewock was
business visitor in town Thursday.
Mrs. David Field Of Sidney is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Alice
Blake for few days.
The Senior class of Oakland High
school will have a masquerade party
this evening in Messalonskee hall.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church held an all-day meeting
Wednesday at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. w. =. Holman. Fourteen mem
bers were present A picnic dinner
was served at noon and good
amount Of work was accomplished