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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-14
Passes 91st Birthday

Mrs. Lydia E. Hoxie quietly passed
her 91st birthday Sunday at her home
in North Fairfield. No attempt was
made to celebrate the day, but she
received several callers and her
nelghbors and friends sent her many
kindly remembrances in the form Of
cards, flowers. fruit and confection-
cry. She was especially glad in the
afternoon to receive a call from her
grandson. Civil Engineer Abel Per-
cival Wyman of Bath. Although con-
nned to her bed she takes an inter-
est in the farm work, reads r,,e dailv
paper and retains her faculties tn a
marked degree. She was born in
bloomfield June s, 1898. in the Bige-
low hill neishborhood. the daughter
OF Barnabas and Jane Tucker Hoxie
belng one OF six children. two of
whom also lived to be past 90 wears of
age. Her maternal grandfather. Cant
Jonn tucker, was a we'll known sea
captain coming from Marblehead
Mass to Wiscasset before the Rev
dictionary war. His death occurred
at sea and he was buried on an Eng.
$1,000 AAN' Oopt. uChcf was q
cousin of Commodore Samuel Tuck
er OF Revolutionary fame. Mrs. Hox.
lie received her education in rbe
town schools and Norridgewock Fee
male Academy. One interesting fea-
ture OF her early life was the close
companionship Of her twin sister.
Mary. who was her constant compan-
ion, but who died at the 400 ~ 81
years. Mrs. Hoxie was a school teach
err, having taught in Skowheean
Fairfield and Mercer. In the wear
1870 she taught at North Fairfield
and has attended many Of the school
reunions at that place. Among those
of her pupils now living are George
Tibbetts. Lester Holway and Charles
Hoxie. In June, 1851, she became the
bride OF Abel Hoxie. going to the
farm at North Fairfield. where she
now resides. Three children were
born to them. Clara F. who became
the wife OF Harley Wyman; Abel
Abel Tucker, who died in infancy,
and Miss Lillian Hoxie. who has re-
manned at home and given her moth
err loving care. Mr.. Hoxie died in 1889
since which time she has carried on
the farm showing much capability
and good judgment. Her many
friends extend to her best wishes for
a peaceful and happy year.
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Girl Scout Notes

At the regular meeting Of the Girl
Scouts, the following scouts success
fully passed their second class tests:
Marion Chapman. Dorothy Niles,
katherine Thomas. Madeline Hus-
sey, Arlene Genthner. Eleanor Lewis.
Polly Getchell, Florence Wilson.
Helen Batchelder. Ann Hendee.
Grace Whitney on Monday, June 3.
passed her test for Il first class scout.
This makes five first class scouts in
the troop, which is very good show
ing, considering this is the first year
Of organization and the test is quite
a severe one. These girls are to be
congratulated on their ability to pass
it. The other first class scouts are:
Elizabeth Shorey. Nellie Milliken.
Vivian Milliken and Margaret Nell
son.
The second class scouts are going
to camp June 16. under the leadership
of their captain, Mrs. Lester B. How
ard They will go in groups of eight.
and stay a period Of three days and
three nights. instead Of all going to-
gethe-. Thirty-two scouts are eligi-
BILE to attend. A regular daily pro-
gram will be carried out of work, in
struction and play.
The last regular meeting of the
season was held June 10. Meetings
will be resumed in the fall 1t has
been a very successful and prosper
Gus year. The scouts have earned a
good sum Of money and have given
the most Of it to charitable causes.
They have adopted two French war
orphans, also. which is doing we'll for
their first year as girl scouts.
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hospital. has returned home and is get

hospital. has returned home and is get
ting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jones of Burn
ter. Mrs. Frank Roundy.
Mrs. Ida Abbott is the guest of Mrs.
Henry Vim for few days,
Elizabeth Goodrich was a recent guest
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Gerald. In the evening they were join
ed by Walter Wiley and a most en-
joyable evening was passed with games
and music. Refreshments consisting OF
ice cream and assorted cakes were
served.
Willis Knights left Saturday for Eek.
eter. y. H.. in the interest OF the y. E.
NJ. P. 4.
Mrs. Jennie Evans OF Fairfield will
pass Sunday with Mrs. E la Bremen, SO
as to attend the children's concert at
Brown Memorial church
Mrs. Alvin Boothby. who has been
SICK for several weeks. is improving
slowly.
Mrs. Rosa Mckinney and son George
were m Gard 'ner Wednes day to attend
the funeral Of Mrs. McKenneys aunt.
Mrs. Jennie Fowler Milljken.
Rev. John Wesley Annas of Provi-
denee. r. l.. who is in town in the in
terest of the Centenary work or the NJ.
E. church. is calling on his old friends,
NV Frank c. Worcester and Willis
Knights
The silver tea of Brown Memorial NJ.
=. church was he'd at the home of Mrs.
Ellen Wright. who was as listed in en-
PERTAINING by Mrs. Ella Bremner. Thir.
tE-one were present and most Celieht.
iui afternoon was passed. Refresh
"en's CT ice cream and saltines were
served.
MIS- IDA Rol e, Mrs Florence Hodg-
don and Mrs. Annie CT dden were bust
ne's callers in Watervi lie Frisay
Mrs. Ethel futile of Hincklev is tho
sueEt of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs A.
bert Cain.
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HINCKLEY

Inc last meeting Of the Eleazer
Farker Chapter. d. A. r., for the
year was held at Waterville June II.
The school at Hinck!ey closed Fri
Gay with an entertainment bv the
children. Miss Margaret Savage. the
teacher, goes to her home at North
Fairfield for the summer. Miss Saw
age has greatly endeared herself to
her pupils during the past years
work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Palmer have
been visiting friends in several down
river places the past few DAYS.
Thursday they passed a very enioy-
able day at Orr's Island in Harps-
well.
The entertainment given Tuesday
evening at /. 0. G. r. hall for the
soldier boys was a happy event. It
was estimated that 175 people were
present. Twelve soldiers were nres-
ent and one sailor. A bountious SUD-
per was served. after which Rev. c..
II. Mckinney led in singing patriot
&c songs. A pleasing program was
presented by E. H. Pratt as follows:
numerous readings by Mauda Lam
pert Jewett of Skowhegan; vocal So
los by Miss Evelyn JOY; numerous
readings by Langdon Jewett of
oKo"hegan and singing by Yelling
Ton. Willis and Horace Pratt. Mr..
MCKINNEY made remarks which were
appreciated as We're also the address
OF welcome and other remarks nv r
II. Pratt.
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WINDSOR

There will be an ice cream sale at
the Methodist parsonage at Windsor
Corner. Saturday evening, June IA.
Some of the young people of the vi
entity interested in having services
at the NJ. E. church are trying this
project to raise money and it is
hoped the public will give liberal
patronage. Auto parties will receive
special attention. The parsonage is
vacant so it seems an especially nice
place for such social gatherings.
The sale held Wednesday evening
June 4. was success in every par
ticular.
A meeting Of the Ladies' Division
Kennebec Farm Bureau will be held
at G. a. r. hall Saturday, June IA.
The subject will be hrst and second
lessons in home nursing. A good at
tendance is desired. These meetings
are especially interesting and profit
able. Picnic dinner. Public invited.
The services previously announced
for P. NJ, Sunday at the NJ. T..
church is changed to 40 p. NJ. The
pastor has to ofnciate at q funeral
Of a member at 3 p. M. Sunday
school convenes at close Of service.
Please use telephones and notify
friends Of change Of hour,
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GRADUATION PRIZES
AT BAR HARBOR HIGH

Bar Harbor, Me-. June 1s.-The
graduation exercises of Bar Harbor
High school were held in the Casino
Thursday night with the usual large
attendance and fine rendering of the
parts. The annual prizes offered by
summer residents were presented by
Justice l.. b. Deasey, as follows:
j. Whitman Mckay received the
highest vote of the school for the
student standing highest in popular
ity and in spirit and scholarship a
credit to the school and received the
Edward Coles prize of 500 in gold.
The gold watch awarded under
similar conditions to a girl student
was given to Miss Marjorie E. Wiley.
This prize is from an anonymous
donor.
The w. F. Brigham scholarship
awarded to the graduate deserving
OF help in a contemplated college
course, the selection Of the principal
and school board, was awarded to
George RenWick.
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MONMOUTH

The junior exhibition Of Monmouth
Academy was held at Cumston hall
Tuesday evening, June 10, with a
good attendance. The following is
the program: Music. orchestra;
prayer, Rev G. w. NJ. Keyes; music;
"A Naughty Little Girls View of
Life" (Anon) Vivian L. Thurston:
"Alec's Bad Folks" (Anon) Winifred
Robertson; THE Navy" dewey
Louis B. Fowler: THE Little Fellow"
(Hannah) Grace NJ. Wheeler: music,
orchestra: Taking an Elevator"
(Anon Nellie NJ. Chick; "Honorata
the Patriot Spy" (Hale) Harold F..
Tillson: Betty" (Sedgwick) Garry F..
Tribou; music, orchestral; america
A World Power" Little Harry Wheel
er; THE Irrepressible Boy" Bailey
Lora NJ. Moody: christmas Eve at
the Gulch" (Paine) Helen NJ. Waugh;
music; "Americanism" (Roosevelt)
Eurpee E. Boyd: Where Ignorance
is Bliss" (Fielding) Mary A. Austin;
THE Swan Song" (Anon) Dorothy
D. Reynolds; music. orchestra. The
parts were all we'll taken, showing
careful training on the part of their
instructor. Mrs. Lottie York of Win
throp. The hall was prettily deco
rated in the class colors, green an 1
white. ferns. snow balls and bridal
wreaths being used. A large Amer
lean flag was draped at the back of
the stage
Work at the Red Cross rooms was
resumed this week Tuesday. A new
consignment of sewing for refugee
children has been received and all
interested in the work will be well
come.
There was small attendance at
the Grange meeting Wednesday eve
ming. A short program was present.
ed by the worthy lecturer, Mrs. Ber-
tina Prescott. consisting Of violin solo
by Roland Head accompanied by
Miss Hazel Drake and a paper by
DR.. G. NJ. Twitchell The following
committee. DR.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Twit-
chell, Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Bates, Mr..
and Mrs. G. o. Longfellow was chos-
en- to make arrangements for the OBJ
servance Of Old Peoples Day at a
DAY meeting to be held Wednesday,
June IS.
Roy Packard. a recent graduate Of
Union Theological Seminary, Column
bia university, is passing his vaca-
ton with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
J. B. Packard.
Lieutenant Joseph W. Fowler. a
student at the Institute Of Technol-
ogy, in Boston with Mrs. Fowler is at
the home Of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Fowler, on a ten days.
furlough.
Mrs. John Pinkham returned Mon.
day from Skowhegan. where she has
been visiting her sister.
Miss Helen Andrews left Boston
Friday with the Venetian Trio for
the Pacific coast. This company ia
beginning the fourth consecutive
year in the West.
DR.. G. NJ. Twitchell is to deliver an
address before Cumberland county
Pomona Saturday, June 14th at
Woodfords. His subject will be
What Of Tomorrow"
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. E. Niles have re-
ceived news Of the birth Of a grand
daughter, June s. Dorothy Frances.
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Emer-
son OF Orono, formerly of Monmouth
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SHOP NOTES

Fifeld Bros. Co. claim their white
high power straight run gravity
triple filtered gasoline to be free
from tar substance. acid or corrosive
matter, all being injurious to the
motor. They are selling agents for
this product. each and every lot be-
ing uniform. Shipments are made
direct to them in 5000 gal. tank cars.
ADV.
There was a big run on that fresh
Penobscot salmon yesterday at the
Wadleigh Grocery Co.. but they have
received fresh lot for today's or
Sundays dinner, also delicious
mackerel, halibut and fresh boiled
native lobsters.-Adv.
E. Lock wishes to remind you that
they are headquarters for baked
beans and brown bread, all kinds of
fancy bakery. and last but by no
means least. a fine display Of vege-
tablesA and for coffee or whenever
you need it they can supply you with
Abbott's heavy cream.-Adv.
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CLINTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson
and Miss Bertha Irving left Friday
for Northport. where they will re-
main for most of the summer.
Miss Erdine Besse and Katherine
Abbott of Albion are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Besse.
Mrs. Ethel Cain futile. who has
been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Cain, has returned to her
home in Hinckley.
Emery Cook. Carl Cook. Harry
Greene and Mr.. Pollard of Water
vile and Ira Cunningham Of Burn
ming and attended the meeting of
Sebasticook Lodge. No. IA, F. and
A. NJ
Manson Pease left Friday for Bel
fast, where he will be employed for
the summer.
Frank Spinney was a business
caller in Waterville Thursday.
Henry VIM and Mrs. Rosa Nc
kenney were in Gardiner Wednesday.
where they attended the funeral
services of their sister. Mrs. Jen-
ME Fowler Milliken.
The most enjoyable occasion was
the silver tea held Thursday aft
ernoon at the home OF Mrs. Ellen
B. Wright. with Mrs. Wright and
Mrs. Ella Z. Bremen hostesses, when
they entertained the members Of the
Ladies' Aid Society of Brown Me-
mortal church. The members and
invited guests to the number of 80
enjoyed the afternoon in q social
way. Two new members were added
Refreshments of ice cream and salt
ines were served by the hostesses.
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ROME

Mrs. Margaret Dudley, aged 81
years. has a fine cheese which she
made recently. Mrs. Dudley has
been able to do her own work up
to a short time ago. when she was
taken i'll. She is the oldest person
in our town. being 81 years of age
last November. Her many friends
hope she will be up again soon, as
she says she is going 10 make a twin
to that cheese just as soon as she is
able.
Quite a number attended the dance
at Smithfleld Wednesday. All report
a fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Clark ore re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
OF baby girl born Thursday. The
little one weighed .10a pounds.
The Dudley school closed Friday,
June IL.
Mrs. Leroy Lyon and daughters
Vera and. Florence are visiting rela-
tives and friends in town.
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MADISON

An interesting exhibition OF the
work done by the pupils OF the MAD
ison schools in cooking and sewing
was held Thursday afternoon at the
yestry of the NJ. E. church. The work
was viewed by a number Of parents
and friends.
Indian Spring Lodge. I. o. o. F.,
worked the first degree on one can
didate at the regular meeting FRI
day evening.
Mrs. George Marden and daugh-
ter Esther left town Wednesday to
visit relatives in Portland and VI
entity and North Conway.
The three-act comedy drama 1.-THE
Other Smith" was given before a
large and appreciative audience in
Union hall Thursday evening by the
Madison High School Dramatic
Club. The leading part was taken by
Ralph Newell Of the class Of '19.
Rev. William Clements left town
this week for Newton. Mass. to at
tend the Newton summer school Of
theology. The pulpit Of the F. B.
church will be supplied by Rev. H.
r. Mitchell Of Waterville during the
absence Of Mr.. Clements.
Mrs. Fannie Shafer and little son
of Lowell. Mass. are the guests Of
Mrs. Skaters father. Harry Gee, at
his home on Main street.
John F'rabotta has recently opened
a fruit store in the building owned
by Elias Najim on Main street.
NJ. J. Haines has been confined to
his home for the past few days by
illness. Mr.. Haines was taken i'll
while on a fishing trip.
Mrs. Allen Crowe!l. who was called
to Madison 4 month ago by the ILL
ness of her mother, Mrs. T. 3.
Weston, returned Friday morning to
her home in Ludlow. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Head and Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor atatended the alum
nj ball at Scion Thursday evening.
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CHURCH NOTICES

FIRST BAPTIST, Winthrop St, Eu.
gene S. Philbrook: Morning worship at
slade. D. D.. of Gardiner: Sunday school
at noon; gospel service at 7.30 p. NJ. {;
midweek services Wednesday at $50
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE society. Will
"God the Preserver of Man. Sunday
school at 1890: testimonial meeting at 8
p NJ Wednesday. Reading room at BIS
Also lending library of authorized Chris
Penney MEMORIAL FREE BAP-
list. Rev. William r. Wood: 1880 a.
Whittemore, 3. D.. will preach; noon,
church school and mems Bible class;
s.45 =. NJ. c. f. meeting; 7.9o people S
service: church prayer meeting Wednes-
ALL SOULS (Unitarian) church. Paul
S. Phalen. minister: $50 a. NJ: church
school (omitted); 1890 A. NJ. Children S
day and christening service: solos by
Miss Josephine Pattangall and anthems
by the choir.
street, Rev Y. 9. Anderson, rector:
Evensong with sermon: AGO p. NJ.
SAINT MARKS church. Pleasant
511ss Rs Sunday H O. A Aase'sS" seea
i3o A. NJ: solemn choral eucharist with
sermon, 1880 A. NJ; solemn evensong
with sermon. 40 =. NJ. Celebration OF
the Holy Communion on every week day
tept Monday in the rectory chapel at
80 A. NJ. At ST. Marks Home. Tues
day, II IL Communion 800 A. NJ; Friday,
matns 900 \. NJ.
GREEN STREET METHODIST
EPISCOPAL church. Rev. W. J. Lay,
, ton, pastor: Worship and sermon. !0:N
A. NJ. subject. Parental Responsible.
ty''; Il NJ. Children's day session OF
sunday school; Epworth League, $50 + +
NJ: Cnildren's day entertainment. ~
r. NJ; prayer and praise service
Wednesday. AS ?. NJ: teacher train
ing at 200 p. NJ. Observation-Disclosures,
SOUTH PARISH coNGREGAT ION
AL church. Rev: CLAYTON D. bootnoy Y
| minister: Worship with sermon at 1873
A. NJ; the mems forum will convene N
the church at 1l.45 A. NJ. Regular SEES,
| sions of the Sunday school discontinued
WINTHROP STREET UNIVERSAL
| IST church. Rev A. Francis Walch
minister: Sunday. service at 1920. with
sermon by the minister. TOPIC. Com
mon Sense Religion, for Common-sense
ponn1er
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Three dollars and thirty cents were
Melted toward the fund. The next
silver tea will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. Frank Spinney Thurs
day, June &c.
The graduating exercises of the
Clinton Grammar school will be held
Tuesday evening. June II. at the
Town hall.
Miss Laura Goodwin was the
guest Wednesday of her aunt. Mrs.
Nellie Gorden.
Eleazer Parker Chapter, D. A. r..
held its regular meeting Wednesday
afternoon at the Woman's Associa-
ton rooms in Waterville. During
the routine business the following
were appointed to serve on the pro-
gram committee for the ensuing
year: Mrs. Arthur Richardson, Mrs.
George Wakely. Miss Sarah f. Rich
ardson. The Chapter will not meet
during the summer months.
Mrs Sadie Eastman was the guest
Thursday Of her aunt, Mrs. Ida Fos-
ter. in Burnham.
Mrs. Buirill of Canaan is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. w. III. Keene.
Miss Nellie Roundy and Mrs. Will
liam Carey of Benton were in town
Wednesday to attend the Sunday
School convention.
Henry VIM was called to Gardiner
on Wednesday by the death of his sis
ter-in-law. Mrs. Jennie Fowler MILL
ken. wife of Melvin p. Milliken. who
ell at Stockholm. The remains were
taken to Gardiner for interment and
fune al services were held at the home
Of Rev. Langdon Quimby.
No meeting of the I. o. =. r. will De
held on Saturday night.
Ray Brown. who was operated on for
appendicitis at the Augusta General
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Special Sale---
at HERSEY'S
Shoe Store

To reduce Of Keds Tennis Shoes w oHe,
price. on these lines for a short me
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Daniel w. Ward. the veteran bar
Der at the west end of the kenneoec
bridge. has been confined to his home
for a few days. The other night he
carried some waste material to the
Bridge street dump in a wheelbarrow.
Some one had previously thrown
over some cut glass. making it a
little slippery and obscuring the edge
of the dump. In some way Mr.. Ward
lost his footing and over he went,
wheelbarrow and all, 50 feet or more.
down the dump. The wheelbarrow
stopped once in its flight and then
started off again. and came down
upon him with considerable force.
Though considerably shaken up and
covered with ashes and dirt, he man.
aged to crawl up to the top and make
his way to his home. but he has been
pretty sore ever since. After he got
out of the dump Mr.. Ward says he
felt like Rip Van Wrinkle. after a
20-year sleep.
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June District Court Adjourns

Inc June term OF the United States
district court in Bangor was finally
adjourned on Thursday forenoon.
About $500 in fines has been collect
ed for various offenses. largely liquor
cases and illegal shipment of game
Odilon d. Boudreau of Bangor was
arraigned Thursday morning on
charge Of doing business as a retail
liquor dealer without a stamp. He
was fined SO and costs which he
paid. Judge Clarence Hale ana the
court omcials left during the day on
their return to Portland,
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. c. C. Whitcomb has received
a passport from the State Dept. to
visit France and left Friday for New
York, from which port she expects
to sail within a few days.