Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-24

mains were brought to town Satur-
day afternoon accompanied by his
brother, r. F. Eldridge. Funeral
services were held from the home of
the brothers, r. F. and Melvin Ed
ridge on Silver street. Sunday after
noon at o'clock. Marcellus Cain.
director, Rev. Elmer f. Longley of
the Baptist church officiating.
The Silver Tea planned for Tues
day by the Ladies' Aid will not be
held on account of the meeting of
the East Kennebec Pomona, held in
town on that day.
Mrs. Frank w. Potter returned
Sunday to her home in Springfield.
Mass, after being the guest for two
Ross and her sister, Mrs. Q. p.
| Wheeler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Brown and
Mrs. Carrie. Jones and son. Lloyd
were in Pittsfield Saturday because
of the death of the late Mrs. John
Walker, the grandmother of Mrs.
Jones and Mrs. Brown.
Miss Florence Pease Of Burnham,
a student at M. c. J.. was in town
Saturday calling at the homes of her
uncle. Manson Pease and her cou-
sin, Mrs c. w. Robinson.
Mrs. Eta Goodrich of Canaan
was in town Saturday. returning from
Winslow.
Mrs. Edna Crosby of Albion is at
the home of her brother, Leon Ger
aid and family.
Mrs. Clara Wells of Watervile is
the guest of Mrs. Rosa Church for a
visits to relatives in town before her
return.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Brown who was
taken i'll Thursday evening while a
guest at the home of Mrs. c. W.
Spaulding, returned Saturday to her
home in Benton.
Mrs. Manetta Morrison and Miss
Grace We're calling on relatives in
town Saturday.
i Miss Anna Pratt left Saturday for
Indian pond where she will teach
school.
| Eugene Pooler Of Wate rvile was a
business visitor in town Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cain went to
Lewiston Saturday to remain at the
home of DIR. and Mrs. S. J.. Andrews
while the latter are on trip to
Washington, d. c.
Arthur Mason of Watervlle was a
business visitor in town Monday.
At the regular meeting of Firesde
Chapter O. +. S. Monday evening 4
rehearsal of the initiation cercmon-
les will be held. A full attendance
Of officers is requested
Ernest Wakely of Rumford came
Saturday afternoon to pay visit at
the home of his parents. Rev. and
Mrs. Sidney Wakely and his broth
, crs. Geo. n and Fred H. Wakely and
their families.
Herbert Grant was called to Wa
tervilie Saturday by the serious ill
| ness of his father.
Mrs Fred II. Wakely returned Sat
. urday evening from Bangor where
she had been the guest of relatives
for few days.
Miss Cleona True is suffering from
a severe attack of appendicitis.
F.bcn s. Gordon was in town for
the day, Saturday.
Frederick Hicks was weekend
visitor of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Hicks of Shawmut
In honor of the birthday of Wes-
ley NJ. Keene. a dinner party was ar
ranged Friday evening by Mrs.
Keene as a surprise celebration. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Lew
cIlyn Decker and sons. Norman and
Lawrence. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas il.
Ward and son, Maxwell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard X. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Linwood Eastman and Robert
and Allen Smith. The most bountl-
full and delicious menu was thor
oughly enjoyed and revealed rea-
son why the host has borne his
years so lightly. The table decora-
tions were carnations and dainty and
appropriate place cards, hand paint
cd for the event by one of the guests.
The Junior members of the party
were seated at a table by themselves
and enjoyed merry time. The
: DlrInu3 CAKE WAS llpt lOi SotNNIi -
, the hostess who presented most
beautifully decorated one having the
dates 1SS2- 1922. T. H. Ward, in behalf
, of the guests presented to the host a
! fine pair of gloves in token of friend
, ship and esteem. An original poe
: written for the occasion by Mrs.
: Howard X. Brown caused much
| amusement among the guests. cover
= ing as it did some of the most I'M
portant and interesting events OF the
> life of MIR. and Mrs. keene. Finch
| and parcheesi were played and a
, long happy evening enjoyed. Mr..
Kccne is prominent man of the
town, a leading merchant, also col
/ lector and treasurer. All will wish
for him many returns Of his birth
day anniversary.
l Mr.. and Mrs Reucl +. Lamb were
!. the recipients of friendly greetings
), and congratulations Friday when It
was recalled that the day marked
t the 44th anniversary of their mar
: rage. While no special celebration
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