Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
WINTHROP
Mrs. Eugene James Takes Own
Life by Drowning--District
Sunday School Associations
Annual Meeting-Local

Crossing, in the east part OF the town,
committed suicide Saturday evening by
drowning in the Narrows pond, not far
from her home. She left the house about
o'clock, telling her husband she was
going to take some refuse to the dump
and that she was going to John Dud-
,ley'.s, the next house below. She made
the call at Mr.. Dudley's and left In
short time, telling them also that she
was going to the dump. When she did
not return later in the evening search
was made. but the body was not found
until about 4 o'clock Sunday morning.
Her hat, coat and rubbers were found
in a tree near the spot where the body,
was found. Mrs. James. who was 70
years Of age and q lifelong resident Of
Winthrop, had recently returned from
the hospital after a serious operation
and 1t Is thought that she was tempo
rarity insane from her continued i'll
health. She 10 survived by her hus-
band
The District Sunday School Associa-
ton held it's annual session at the Bap-'
fist church, East Winthrop, Thursday.
April .. The association was organizer
in this church 16 years ago and at pres
ent comprises 10 schools. The morning
was fair and many arrived at an early
hour by trolley. while several drove a
distance of nine miles to be In attend
ance. In all about 70 people were pres
emit The president. Harry II. coch-
rane of Monmouth, presided in a very
able manner. The following program
was carried out: At 10 A. NJ. devo-
tional exercises were conducted by Rev.
". E. Bragdon Of winthrop, followed
by a business session including reports
of superintendents Of cradle rolls ana
primary departments. which were very
encouraging. The opening address was
delivered by Rev. Olaf Tanberg Of North
Monmouth on THE Problems Of Ru-
raj School," A paper on primary
Work" by Mrs. Charles 8. Towle of
Winthrop and then very helpful remarks
by the president: THE Red Flag" by
E. T. Clifford Of Winthrop. and the last
on the forenoon program was an ad-
dress by Mrs. l. D. Bristol Of Augusta
on Methods Used In the Elementary
Grades Of Modern Sunday School," A
bountiful dinner was served by the en-
tertaining church. The afternoon ses-
sion opened at 1.15 with praise service
led by Lewis H. Millspaughs Rev. Ed
ward H. Brewster, general secretary Of
the State Sunday School Association.
gave an address Of great helpfulness.
taking as his theme these words: Feed
My Lambs At this point Mrs. c. W.
Taggart rendered very sweetly So
prano solo, Rev. Bessie Crowell OF
Monmouth gave an address on THE
Most Valuable Lines Of Work in the
Sunday School," and the last speaker
was Alfred W. Hawkes. Of Manchester,
county president of the Sunday School
Association. who spoke In a reminiscent
way Of Sunday school work and per-
sonal house to- house visitations as prac-
ticed by Friends. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Pres
ident. Harry H. cochrane: vice pres
ident. Rev. v. E. Bragdon; secretary,
Mrs. Nellie r. MiIlspaugh; treasurer,
Miss Grace I. Clough: superintendent
home department, Mrs Mabel G. Bal
Mrs. Eugenia Titus: superintendent era
die roll. Mrs. Alice L. Farr. There were
many expressions of appreciation Of the
he'pfulness Of the conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop Of Wayne have
rented the Leadbetter house, so called,
in West Winthrop.
Joseph H. Moore Is the guest Of his
sister. Miss Elsie Moore, and Of the II.
P. Hood Co. at Boston.
Mrs. ]. p. Sutton and Miss Dorothy
Sutton of Few York City have been
recent guests Of Mrs c. w. Taggart.
a fine entertainment was given
Friday evening by the. Winthrop
Center Dramatic Club at the May
Day fair held by the Ladies' Aid Of
the Methodist church. The farce
comedy, Safety First was present.
ed before a crowded house, receiving
generous applause. Solos by Win
throp Webb between the acts were
much enjoyed. Two hundred ten
dollars were taken by The society.
which will net good sum after the
bills are all paid.
The 32nd annual concert and bail
by Payson Tucker Hose Company
VIII be held at the Winthrop Town
hall next Wednesday evening, May
9Th. Music will be furnished by Ar
thur Pettengill's eight piece orches-
ira. e. b. Martin is hall director;
r. E. Baird. floor manager: E. f.
Yorke, H. w. Stevens, Arthur Walton
and I. A. Hills. aids. Concert at 8
o'clock, grand march ut $50. Re.
freshments will be served through.
out the evening,
The May meeting Of Patience
Stanley Chapter. d. A. r.. will be
held Friday afternoon with the vice.
regent. Miss Harriet ~. Weston, at
her home on the Readfleld. road.
The Winthrop Literary Club will
meet Monday evening for its annual
meeting with the president, Mrs. NJ.
Carrie French.
The Tell Me" Club met Friday
evening with Mrs. Ora Maxim. Miss
Margaret McIlroy had the highest
score for the evening.
Mrs. Charles DYKE Of Livermore
Falls and Mrs. Georgia Palmer Jack-
son Of North Leeds have been recent
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Wood,
c. f. Moore has returned from a
visit with his daughter. Mrs. Mason
Church. at Maynard, Mass.
Carl Hartman returned Saturday
with a carload OF cattle f,cin CORN.
ma.
Mrs. Elsie Davis stoweil has RI.
turned to her home in Freeport, aft
er visit with her mother. Mrs.
Davis