Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-26

birthday. She will pass week with
her brother in Norridgewock. The
return trip made over the height of
land and Lexington flats, was much
enjoyed by all of the party but
especially by Mrs. Whittier.
Word was received in town Tues
day morning that on Monday night
the carding mill at Harmony was
burned. The night crew were at
work in the upper story when the
fire. which was of an unknown
origin. was discovered. The mill
was one of the oldest buildings in
the town of Harmony, having been
built by OZias Bartlett, great-grand-
father of the present owner, Harry
bartlett. and was used as a carding
and fulliIA; mill. 1t was operated
by Mr.. Bartlett's grandfather. Sted-
man Bartlett, who was followed by
his son, Herbert Bartlett. For the
past 20 to % years it has gradually
been changed to a spinning as well
as carding mill. The present owner,
Harry Bartlett. has within the past
two years added considerable eX-
pensive machinery, enlarged the
working of the plant and has built
up a splendid business. The loss is
rarity covered by insurance.
Mrs Gene Merrill has recently re-
ceived four birds, two finches and
two canaries which were sent to her
by a relative from California. The
birds were in perfect condition when
they arrived, coming across the con-
tincnt by express and are very beau
tiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Clark have
returned from North Arson, where
they were guests of their sister, Mrs.
Harold Reed.
Miss Emma Dean has returned
Corners, where she was a recent Wis
itor
The Hook and Ladder Company
and the Fire Chemical of the Show
hogan Fire Company were called to
Madison avenue between 10 and IL
o'clock Tuesday morning on account
of a fire in some railroad ties be-
tween the car barn of the Somerset
Traction Company and the Somer-
>Ct bDIlOc Company ciioP' ~ ~
tie damage was done.
Mrs. Marcia Ellis has returned to
her home in NVinslow alter being in
town the guest of her cousin. Mrs.
Helen Merrill at her home on Madi-
son avenue.
The regular meeting of the Bloom
field Temple of Pythian Sisters will
be held in Castle hall on Friday eve
ming, Oct. %.
On Monday evening, Miss Lillian
McIsaac was rendered a very happy
shower party in honor of her mar
riage to Ned Lcssard, which will Oc-
cur on next Monday evening. The
party was given at the home of Mr..
LeSsard's parepts, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard LcsSard on North avenue by
his sister, Mss Dora Lessard, and
was a great surprise to Miss Nc
Isaac The rooms were decorated
in appropriate style for a Halloween
party. There was q really. truly
ghost in the parlor and in the dining
room. which was decorated with
corn stocks and husls. stood scare
crow. Games and stunts We're en-
joyed and a jolly good time had by
the many friends of Miss Mc1saac.
A feature of the evening was the
march which led to the dining room,
where Miss McIsaac was seated at
the table, on which was basket
decorated with autumn leaves con-
tanning many and lovely gifts for the
guest of honor from her friends The
gifts were of silver, PyreX, cut glass,
linen, etc. Delicious refreshments of
sweet cider, apples. ice cream and
waters were served. Miss Lessard
was assisted In decorating by Gwen
dolyn Dodge. Lottie Pollard and
Laura LemicuX. The music for the
march was played by Miss Louise
Pollard. The party was most
happy occasion for Miss McIsaac and
all her friends were happy to give
her this pleasure and thus extend to
her best wishes for happiness and
success in the future years.