Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
WINTHROP
L. E. Jones, Leader
of Maine Masonic
Cbon%or Doococ A1xy,

priest Of the Grand Royal Arch
Chapter Of Maine passed away at his
home on Main street Monday morn
ing after an illness of several months
duration. He was Sorn in Winthrop
and Mary Jones. He was educated
in the public school and was gradu-
ated from Maine Wesleyan Seminary
at Kent'S Hill. In 1886 he entered
into partnership with his father un-
der the firm name and style of Levi
Jones & Son. who conducted a gro
Gerry and hardware business. Follow
ing the decease of his father Mr.
Jones continued the business until
last April. when, by reason of health
he sold out his business.
He. like his father, took a large in
terest in town affairs. and for two
years was chairman Of the board Of
selectmen. to fill out the unexpired
term of Eugene S. French he was ap-
pointed town clerk. but declined cleo
ton. Throughout the State Mr.
Jones was particularly we'll known
for his activities in Masonry. He
was made a Mason in Temple Lodge
March 3, 1890 and was elected Wor-
shipful Master in 1895 and 1896: he
has been secretary since 1900: he
was exalted in Winthrop Chapter.
May "a. 1890 and elected High Priest
from 1892 to 1896 and was it's sec
rotary for II years. He Joined Alpha
Chapter June s, 1895. Mr.. Jones was
knighted in Trinity Commandery of
Augusta, July .. 1890 and elected its
eminent commander in March. 1911.
On March ,, 1912 he conferred the
Temple degree on his son, L. Ronald
Jones. He was elected Prelate in the
Commandery and served until this
year. He was admitted to Kora Tenn
pie. Sept. 4, 1902. In the Grand
Lodge of Maine, Mr.. Jt mes has been
district deputy grand master. In
Scottish Right Masonry he became q
member of Kennebec Valley Perfec-
ton Lodge. Augusta Council and
Euceth Chapter in 1896 and in 1896
receiving the 32nd degree in Maine
Consistory, May %. 1896. Since 1912
he has served as T. r. Master of the
Lodge of Perfection. In 1897 he was
married to Miss Maude NJ. McIlroy
of Winthrop. who. with one son. 1t.
Levi Ronald Jones, two brothers, L.
b. Jones and r. r. Jones and one
sister, Lillian M. Jones. survive
him. He served in 191S-1920 as
Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern
Star and last May was elected
Erona oil, Drsa ne =,
al Arch Chapter.
The Home Guards will enjoy a
Christmas party at the Methodist yes
try on Tuesday afternoon.
! Barbara and Claire Partridge are
spending few days at Livermorc
Falls.
A. I. Smith Of Middleton. Ct is the
| guest of his mother Mrs. Laura
| Smith.
Mrs. Lord arrived from Dexter Sat-
/ urday and is the guest of her daugh-
! ter. Mrs. Helen Grant.
! The Anti-Cant class will enjoy it's
| Christmas party Thursday evening at
the home Of Miss Doris Godrg.
Paul Mason. sub-master of Arson
Academy. was the weekend guest Of
| his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. A. Ma
son. He left Monday morning to act
as substitute railway postal clerk on
| the train that runs from Boston and
| Bangor during the holidays.
Winthrop village will be the Mecca
| for the children of the town on Sat-
urday afternoon, Dec. "a. for on that
date arrangements have been made for
| free moving pictures at the Colonial
| theatre for their especial benefit, aft
er which Santa Claus will make his
| appearance at the Community Christ
| mas tree. The tree will be centrally
located on Main street and provisions
have been made for every child who