Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
CLINTON

Mrs. Newell Wheeler of Fairfield
, was the guest Wednesday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrin p. Wheeler.
| The wild strawberry pickers are
making their appearance in the fields
about the village. The berry crop
promises to be fairly plentiful, but
the berries are small because of Lack
of rain.
Mrs. Nellie Gordon was in town
Wednesday, calling on friends. She
motored up from Augusta with the
Charles Millikens. who continued on
| to. Pittsfield for a short stay.
Mrs. Arthur Holt returned Wednes-
day P. NJ, from Washington, D. Co.
where she has paid a visit to her son,
Everett G. Holt and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Richardson
went to Lewiston Wednesday, where
they will visit DR.. and Mrs. S. l.. An
drews and be present at the gradua-
ton of their nephew, Paul Andrews,
| Wednesday evening.
| J. Maurice Lane of the High school
accompanied by Marguerite Stinch-
field, attended the Manson Prize
Speaking at Maine Central Institute,
Pittsfield, Tuesday evening.
| Mrs. c. w. Lowell of Monticello,
wife of a former pastor of Brown
Memorial Methodist Episcopal church.
: isin town for few days, a guest at
| the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Knight.
The automobile Of a tourist from
Wiscasset collided with the team of
Frank Brooks in front of l. A. With
ANS store on Railroad street Wed
nesday morning Considerable dam
age was done to the vehicle of Mr..
Brooks. This was settled by a cash
payment. to the satisfaction of all
concerned.
| j. Maurice Lane went to Farming
ton Wednesday evening to attend the
High school graduation exercises
/ Albert Cain has been in Lewiston
for a few days. called by the death
of sister. Mrs. Clarinda Faunce,
| which occurred Monday at the home
Of her son, George A. Fauncc, so Col
Inns street. Mrs. Faunce was born in
Clinton SO years ago, the daughter of
Moses and Louise (Miller) Cain, who
were among the first settlers of the
part of the town known as Mobiles
Ferry. She was one Of II children.
the only surviving member of which
is Albert Cain. She had lived in Lew
iston for many years, where she was
married to Capt. Isaac Faunce, who
passed away about IS years ago. She
was a member of the United Baptist
church. the Lewiston w. C. T u. and
Knox Relief Corps, and ever and inter-
ested and active worker for the well
| fare of these organizations. Her pleas
ing personality and gracious manner
cndeared her to the hearts of her as
sociates. Though making her home
out of Clinton for many years. her
frequent visits here have kept alive an
, unfailing interest in the town and
many friends regret her death. The
services of burial were held Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock, when the
remains were placed in R;verview
cemetery. The closest relatives in
town besides the brother are nephews
and nieces-W. l.. MarceIlus and Ed.
Cain, Mrs. Harriet Chamberlain, Mrs
Ida Eastman and Mrs. Belle Spearin.
An enthusiastic and harmonious
meeting of citizens was held in town
hall, Tuesday evening. to discuss
ways and means for the successful
promotion Of the Old Home Week oh
servance August TIA. Marcellus Cain
first selectman and chairman of the
executive committee presided. The
secretary. Miss Sarah E. Richardson
read several letters from out of town
persons who heartily commended the
project and offered active support. A
number of chairmen reported plans
for their divisions. A parade COM
mittee was named to consist of Will
bur Holt, chairman; Irving P. Whit
ten. Ross Holt, Earl Higgins, Carol.
Robinson, Brainard G. True, Abbot
McKenney. Mrs. Jennie Harmon was
appointed on the hospitality commit
tee to fill vacancy left by resigna-
ton. Additional members were NAM
ed on the reception committee: Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Greeley, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Hunter. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Burns, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Spaulding, Mrs.
Laura A. Felker. Mrs. Emma Davis.
The sports committee was also in
creased by Manley Chase, Frank
Richardson, Earl Higgins, Erwin
Trask, Mrs. Elizabeth Newcomb. An
exhibit of antiques will be on display
during Old Home Week, to be ar
ranged by the Women's Clubs. Area
ma club. Mrs. Alice Marcia, president:
the Wesleyan Literary, Mrs. Hazel
Greeley, president; Pine Gone Wo-
mems, Mrs. Grace Stratton, presi-
dent. The ladies are taking hold of
the matter with characteristic energy
and without doubt will be able to pre-
sent one OF the most interesting fea-
lures of the week.
The graduation exercises of Clin-
ton High school will occur in Town
hall, Thursday evening at 7.3O. The,
public is invited to be present. The
program is to be as follows: Pro-
cessional prayer. music, salutatory-
essay. Kenneth Eugene Shaw: "A
Valuable Maine Industry" Clifton
Leo McNally: class history, Stanley
Edmund Wells; music, orchestra:
class prophecy, Hazelteen Uneita
Watts; Immigration" Vinal Wilson
Galusha; music. orchestra; class will
presentation of gifts, Alverna Ellen
Stuart; valedictory and essay, Carroll
wesley keene; music, orchestra.
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