Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
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The usual meeting Of the Russell
Relief Corps was held on Friday
afternoon in the Grand Army hall.
After the routine business Mrs Myr-
tie n. Lamb, Mrs. Emma Bickford,
Mrs. Emma Dunton and Mrs. Lizzie
Hoxie Nye, who were the commit
tee in charge of the meeting, pre-
sented the following program: Pa
per, ''St. Patrick" Mrs. Emma Bick-
ford; reading, "Mr. Dooly on High
Explosives" Miss Margaret Smith.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the committee consisting OF fruit
punch, homemade cookies and salt
ines. During the serving Of the re-
freshments a Patch of Smiles
which were Irish stories, caused a
great deal of fun and laughter. The
secretary of the committee, pre-
scented Mrs. Georgia Goodwin, whose
birthday occurred on Friday, with
booklet and cordial greeting and
best wishes from the corps. Little
green caps were given to each LADY
present as favors Of the occasion.
The next meeting will be held on
Friday, April ]. Mrs. Issie j. Will
Nams will serve as chairman In the
absence of the appointed chairman,
Mrs. Frances Smith, who has been
called to Canada by the illness OF :.
sister. The other members OF the
committee are Mrs. Celeste Rouilaru'
Mrs. Arizna Miller and Mrs. Mary
s. r. Burns.
w T.. Ramsdell of Cornville was
i'm town Saturday shopping.
Vivian Hubbard, a student at Col
by college. was the guest OF her pa
rents at Killcare On the Lakewood
road, over Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manley D. Holt OF
Hinckley were in town Saturday the
guests of their son and his wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Carl M. Holt att heir home
on Pleasant street.
Mrs. Lydia Pooler, who has been
convalescing at the home OF 'her
daughter Mrs. Fred c. Nye on Bush
street since surgical operation
performed Ut the Somerset hospital,
returned to her home in East SHOW
hogan, Saturday noon.
Elmer E. Harris. superintendent
of the Skowhegan Jersey Creamery
returned Saturday noon from a
business trip to Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Seamens re-
turned Saturday evening from their
wedding trip to Portland and other
places and have gone to South
Scion, where they are to pass tho
spring and summer at Mrs. Seamen
old home. In the fall they plan to
move to the place purchased by her
father, Aivra Eaton, before his
death, in North Cornville.
Mrs. c. E. Merrill and son. Merle
and Mrs. Georgia Wood of Water
Vile were in town Saturday on
business.
On Friday evening Miss Estelle
Fortier was given a surprise shower
party in honor of her approaching
marriage to Adrian F. Turcotte, at
the home of he father, George For
tier, on North street. Miss F'ortler
attended church Friday evening ana
upon her return she found her home
in darkness and the key in its usual
hiding place. She unlocked the door
and entered the hall and was much
SURPRISED to be showered with con-
fetti from a bag tied to the light
when she turned it on and found 4f
Of her friends and relatives gathered
in the living room. The evening was
passed in a social way with vocal
and instrumental music. Miss For
tiers guests presented her with
many beautiful gifts, among them
being many pieces OF linen. Inc
girls in the finishing department Of
the American Wooden mill, where
she was formerly employed. gave her
a very nice linen table cloth ana
napkins to match, and a beautlfui
BOUQUET Of roses. Deliciaus fruit
salad, fancy cookies, cake and Ice
cream were served. All of the large
number present enjoyed this happy
surprise to Miss Fortier, VINO Is
much beloved by her young frlenos'
who wish for her much happiness IN
the future years. The party was
MANNED and carried out by MISS
Ianey, a cousin of Miss Fortier.
Miss Peggie Patten, who is a stu,
dent at Mortified Seminary IN East
Mortified, Mass, arrived in town
Saturday on the Ills train and Will
mass her Easter vacation with her
father. r. T. Patten, at their nome
on Norridgewock avenue.
Mrs. Charles Tibbetts of Fairfield
and Mrs. Ward Richardson OF Saco
arrived in town Saturday noon ana
went to Canaan, where for few days
tbey are to visit their father, c. A.
Boston.
Fred Young of Franklin was III
town Saturday, on business.
The Misses Buleah Beckwith, Dor
othy Beckwith and Christine Ames OF
Fort Fairfield, who are students at
Oak Grove Seminary, were in town
on their way to Athens. where they
are to visit in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Taylor.
DR.. ]. r. Hill of Waterville was in
town Friday on. professional bus
mess.
Mrs. Leon Witham and Mrs. Perley
Stevens were in Waterville Saturday
afternoon to meet Mr.. Witham. who
returned Saturday evening from Bos-
ton, where ne had been in attendance
upon the automobile show.
The Credit Glass of tho Bethany
Baptist Sunday school held a very
enjoyable social in the church chapel
Friday evening. The committee in