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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
EAST WINTHROP

There were no services at the East
Winthrop church on Sunday, on ac-
count of the storm.
Mrs. Angus Lyons arrived from
Spencer. Mass. Friday.
Rev. and Mrs. Lyons are staying for
while at the home of Mrs. A. w.
Bachelor
Mrs. Alice Jackson left for SPRING
field. Mass. Saturday. where she will
be the guest of her daughters, Misses
Clara and Nora Jackson, fer the fol-
lowing week.
Mr. and Mrs. c. ]. Higgins We're at
their camp Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Tillman of Au-
gusta visited Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Moore at Robbins Point Sunday.
Leslie Tucker and family. who have
been stopping at the village the past
winter. have returned to their home in
this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and family
of Watervillc passed Sunday at Fred
Smiths.
The Willing Helpers will meet wi II
Mrs. Grace Ainslie ON Wednesday aft
crnOOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Old South League '''
Ladies Have Annual
MAY Breakfast

Yesterday morning the ladies of
the Old South League served their
annual May breakfast in the vestry of
the church from to s o'clock. In
spite Of the rain and the flood con-
ditionS there was good attendance.
1t is to be regretted that lack of
transportation made 1t impossible for
a number of Augusta people, who for
years have made point of attending,
to be present. Loudon Hill. people,
too, were cut off by the flooded con-
dition Of lower Water street, which
made reaching the center of the town
a round about and disagreeable trip.
But in spite of the loss from these
patrons, the total attendance was
very good.
The Kennebec was at the highest
point of the present freshet for a few
hours yesterday morning and the wa
ter had penetrated SO far up Temple
street that patrons might almost have
arrived in boats. They chose the
dryer and more prosaic Second street,
however, all but one small boy who
padded as near as he could.
The usual menu of baked beans,
fish cakes, rolls, pickles, coffee. and
doughnuts was served. Those in
charge were Mrs. G. A. Stafford, Miss
Abby Eveleth, Mrs. Walter p. Brad.
ford. Mrs. Lloyd Powers. Miss Daisy
Skillin. Mrs. Kate Beeman Berry,
Mrs. Edward Stevens, Miss Bertha
Beeman, Mrs. Frank Wingate, Mrs.
A. Longfcllow and Miss Clara Stin-
son. In the dining room Miss Ruth
Written was in charge. Waiting on
tables were Miss Haskell. Miss Hazel
Goodrich, Miss Lucille Morse, Miss
Florence, Steven. Miss Helen Pearce,
Miss Dorothy Goodrich, Miss Del
phene Andrews. Miss Kathleen An
drews. Ills Losis Gum, Miss Eliza
beth Coburn, Miss Harriet NuttinR,
Miss Grace Blake and Miss Helen
Chadbourne, Miss Belle Preble was
in charge Of the tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
Bridge and Pipe. !
Line Or0no Paper ~:
Company Torn Away

Orono. Me, May 1.-The local plant
Of the International Paper company
lost it's bridge and pipe line connect
ing the ground wood and paper mills
Monday evening, but Manager John
II. Stinchfeld is making paper. haul
ing. the pulp in trucks from mill to
mill by way of the highway bridge
across the Saltwater river, a half
mile upstream from the mills. About
200 feet of the bridge was carried
away. Later the logs released by the
breaking of the Pea Cove log boom
above Oldtown came down the Still.
water and were carried out to sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

day began his 31st year of service
in the Christian ministry.
The vesper service at the Federat-
ed church Sunday afternoon at five
o'clock was much enjoyed by a large
attendance. There were vocal solos
and other music. and helpful ad-
dress by the pastor, Rev. George l..
Thurlow.
Mrs. James Lewia, who for several
years has been very popular dress
maker in town, has accepted a posi-
ton in the ready -to-wear depart
ment of the Lafond Cash store and
assumed her duties Monday morn
inc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

News has been received in the city
of the sudden death from heart dis
ease Sunday morning at Waltham.
Mass, Of j. X. Coan, husband of Mrs.
Ruby Sherman Coan. Mrs. Coan was
for time a resident of Hallowell and
is graduate Of Iallowell High school.
class of 1907. MIR. Coan leaves be-
sides the widow. q son. Frank. by an
eearlier marriage; three young sons.
Norman Temple. Clement Lieberman
end Sherman Morris; also small
daughter, Hope Lillian Coan. The fu-
neral services We're held tuesday in
Waltham and the body was taken to
Marlboro. Mass, for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
SHARKEY TALKS
GIYESTANLAC CREDIT FOR
HIS STRENGTH
Declares It Quickly Overeame
Weakness Due To Flu And
Plural Pneumonia-Stomach
Trouble Ended, He States.

AT the rate Tanfac is eliminating
my troubles, it won't be long until
they are all entirely gone" recently
said John L.. Sharkey, 50 w. Cedar
street. Boston, Mass, well-known
clerk.
Last fall had plural pneumonia
and had hardly improved any when
the flu gave me another awful set
back. was left with terrible pains
in the abdomen, and was sallow,
bloodless and lifeless so to speak.
Palpitation was SO bad I thought l
had heart trouble, and the fearful
headaches had unstrung my nerves
completely. Chronic constipation
and inflammation Of the bladder were
among my troubles also, and sleep
was almost impossible.
Il have only been taking the
Tanlac treatment about three weeks
but am eating now as much as
ever, did, and the stomach, trouble
has completely disappeared. The
constipation is much improved, my
nerves are calm. and sleep sound
every night / am certainly glad to
be getting we'll so fast"
Tanlac 10 for sale by all good
druggists. Accept no substitute.
Over 37-rnillion bottles sold.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills are Natures
own remedy for constipation. For
caIc eA.orvu-bo,o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
Adam J. Sanqster

News was received in the city
Tuesday of the death Monday, April
30, in Salem, Mass. of Adam j.
Sangster. Mr.. Sangster was for some
years a resident of Hallowell, a car
penter well known and respected. His
home was on Academy street in what
is called the "E,wers" house. He
married Margaret Fairbrother of
HallowelI, who died about a year ago.
He has been living in Salem, cared
for by his daughter. Mrs. William
Haskell. who survives him.
The body will be brought to Halo
we'll Thursday on the afternoon train.
Immediately thereafter it will be talk
en- to the Hallowell cemetery where
services will be held at tn grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
Party at Mitchell Home

A delightful party was given. few
nights ago by Mrs. Charles Matson,
Middle street. in observance of the
birthday of Miss Gertrude Webb.
TIL guests were ten ladies who al
ways meet together on their birth
days. The only out of town guest
was Mrs. w. E. Briggs of Fairfield.
The evening was passed socially and
delicious refreshments We're Served.
A basket of jokes were given to the
guest of honor and the ladies also
presented her with a handsome silk
umbrella.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Tonight at 7.30 the members of the
Free Baptist church will hold their
annual roll call for resident MEM
bers at which time letters will be read
from non resident members they be?
ing away in other states. A pleasant
feature of the evening will be the
privilege of many old time friends
of Rev. and Mrs. 4. A. Walsh to meet
them after the sermon which he will
deliver on the occasion, as recep-
ton will be held in the vcstry at the
close of the roll call. Mrs. Walsh will
sing. All are cordially invited to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
Water at Gardiner
Recedes Gradually

The water began to recede Tues
day morning and kept steadily and
slowly falling at the rate Of about
two inches an hour. Places that have
not been visible for two days are
betraying the fact that they still
stand in the same old place. The
stores and Offices throughout the
city are rather cool for comfort. vet
none complain all feeling thankful
that the situation has been no worse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
Unexpected Swim

Monday morning Won Weston and
William Perry, in trying to fasten
ropes to Gray's ice house. tipped
over the boat in which they were
and had a sudden cold bath. The
current carried Perry against small
tree into which he promptly climbed
an from WHICH dizzy perch he was
rescued by friends who put a ladder
out from a nearby building. Weston
swan in. Both young men started
again in the same boat after it was
righted and pursued a truant oar
some distance with success and
without further too intimate ac-
uuaintance with the Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
Car Poor Swimmer

Tuesday morning a large Massa-
chusetts touring car attempted to
swim lower Water street when the
water was at it's highest. Apparent
ly the attempt would have succeeded,
but the pilot at the steering wheel
turned the car from the Eoad bed,
which was impossible to distinguish
through the waves, and begged in
the mud. 1t took two stout hourses
to haul the adventurous travellers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
sproui.sarksr

Saturday afternoon at the Con-
.gregati0na parsonage, Miss Mabel
Barker, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
burton Barker OF West Gardiner, and
Alton Sproul Of Hallowell were unit
ed in marriage by Rev. Walter p.
Bradford. The couple were attend-
ed by Orland and Avis Sproul,
brother and sister of the groom. The
bride wore blue canton crepe and a
gray hat. Miss Sproul wore brown
canton crepe and q gray hat.
Miss Barker. the bride, was edu-
Gated in the schools Of Gardiner, and
is employed at Marston & Brooks.
The couple will live at the Sproul
home, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Members Of the Hallowell and
Farmingdale Farm Bureau will hold
a poultry meeting in the Farmingdale
Town hall, Friday evening. May 4th.,
at 7.30 O'Clock. Mr.. Day, the County
Agent and o. NJ. Wilbur, the State
Poultry Specialist will be present and
talk on Matching and raising chick
ems. All interested in poultry are in
yited to attend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

1t is understood that the Hallowell
Granite company has a contract for
paving stones that will furnish en-
ployment to number of men for
some time. 1t is rumored that there
will he work for about 100 men ana
that it will last all summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Henry Peterson arrived home Tues
day from Aroostook county being
called by the illness of his father.
He walked Is miles and waded
across eight brooks before he could
get a car on account Of the bad con-
ditions Of the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Owing to illness, Mrs. Harriet A..
Newell has been obliged to resign
as librarian at the public library.
During the month of May the library
will be in charge Oh Mrs. l.. w. Cobb
on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thurs
days. On Fridays and Saturdays the
library will be closed. The perman-
ent librarian will assume charge on
June first,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Owing to the disturbed state of the
Legion rooms due to flood conditions,
the meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to
Frank f. Goodrich Post. No. 6. Ameri-
can Legion. will be held tonight at 730
at the Nome of Mrs. Frank Babbitt,
Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Guest" the Universal all star photo I
play which will present a story on
the screen at the johnson Opera
House today and tomorrow which
analyses humanity's faults and vir-
tues through the peculiarisms of
three extreme types.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Last night saw considerable activity
among the youngsters hanging may
baskets. Even the excitement Of pad
ding in that part of the Kennebec still
left on Water street paled before the
delights Of the traditional first of May
snort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Enjoying the spring fishing At Lake
Cobbosseecontee are the Misses Rog-
ers. Mr.. Cooley and DR.. and Mrs. Smith.
all of Freeport. They are guests of
Raymond II. Gatchell at his camp and
will remain about week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Mrs. Robert Kendall of Temple
street is the guest of her father, Eu-
gene Smith. on the Litchfleld road
Mrs. Kendall occupies one OF the
houses in the flooded Section of Tenn
pie street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Cynic's Place in Life Is Bone OF Con-
tenticn - 1.-THE Midnight Guest"
Deals with Danger Wrought by
Sarcastic Type Man
What right has the cynic to shat
ter the ideals of humanity with his
sarcastic epigrams?
Critics in the literary field. have
held that r. writer who is a cynic
purifles life by exposing it's evils
with his mockery and ridicule. The
esta blished critics of life itself. the
church authorities. benevolent es-
sayists and constructive philoso-
pliers. hold that the cynic who de-
stroys good by his cutting satire
and carelessly heartless remarks. is
an enemy to mankind and to all
that will help the world get bet
ter and better in every way"
Coue. the French philosopher who
has startled the world with his "Day
by day. in every way. I am getting
better and better" had nothing at
all on the optimist in 1.-The Midnight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS

Super Special At The Colonial,
Winthrop Tonight
1.-THE Loves Of Pharoab," the big
paramount super-special that will be
presented at the Colonial Theatre
tonight, was made in Europe, and
with big special cast: it is one of
the biggest in construction. that has
yet been produced by any film COM
panV-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Mrs. Grace Stoyle Hart Of Lynn,
Mass. and her sister. Mrs. Philip c.
Means of Santa Barbara. Cal. returned
Tuesday to Lynn after stay of sew
eral days with Mr.. and Mrs. Judson
Currier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Miss Emma Cass, who has been
passing a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Judson Currier, left Monday for Au-
gusta. where she will stay at st.
Marks Home for a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The following Gardiner dentists
will close their. offices from Satur-
day noon to the following Monday
morning, from the present time un-
til Nov. list: f. II. Ayerill. c. H.
Church, H. NJ. Church. w. II.
Pierce. E. A. Williams. c. s. Jack
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The house in "Joppa" occupied by
the Yorkes has been condemned because
of the weakening of its foundations in
the flood and the family has moved to
Louden Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

ably directed in it's preparation IN
during the performance by Harri.m
Smith of Waterville, and Mrs. Smith
who was the pianist, added MATERIAL
ly to the success of the program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The w. c. T. U. will meet this at
ternoon at $50 o'clock in the First
Baptist church vestry. The subject
of the meeting will be Medical
Hygiene" The program will be in
charge of Mrs. Cleda Weston and
Miss Emma Woodward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The funeral services Of Mrs. Josiah
S.. Maxcy will be held at Christ
Church Thursday afternoon. I'm
mediately following the arrival Of the
train from Boston. Friends are re-
Quesfed to please omit hOweH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Hallowell has sent three delegates to
the Grand Lodge at Portland--Wallace
Brann, Norman Gray and Leslie Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

George Bowie Corps which was
planned for Monday night last has
been postponed until May 14th.. on
account Of the storm. Tickets sold
for the original date will be good at
that time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS
They Say Lloyd Deserves Place in
Hall Of Fame for Grandma's Boy

Hall OF Fame Tor Grandma's Boy
"Grandma's Boy" Harold Lloyd's
newest comedy in Ave parts. and his
most ambitious attempt for Asso-
ciated Exhibitors, comes to the
comedy that Bob Sherwood in
Life" said should win for Lloyd a
Groom and bath in the Hall of
Fame"
The story. which is by Hal Roach.
Sam TaEor and Jean Havez. has
for it's TIN me subject as serious as
the regeneration of a coward, but
its seriousness adds to rather than
detracts from the fun.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Frank s. Wingate and his SON,
Francis. arrived Monday from Bos-
ton. where they had been passing a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Hallowell High IL to enter pupils in
the typewritng and stenography tests
to be given in Augusta next week. The
entrants have not yet been decided
upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

George Papl Of the Litchneld road
las recently Installed a telephone. His
number ID 1345-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

George Barker has recently pur-
chased q touring car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The senior class Of Hallowell High
is busy preparing for graduation e4er-
Cises,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
Mrs Louise A. Maxcy

Died at Boston. May I. Mrs.
Louise Allen Maxcy. wife of Josiah
NJ Maxcy. Funeral service notice
will be given later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
LOCAL NOTICE

Usual dance this Thursday night,
Granite Cutters hall. Good time for
all. Smiths orchestra. may2.s
The ladies Of Mary Kelton Drummer
Chapter. d. A. r., will give a May par
ty Thursday. May 3. at City hall. Cards,
refreshments. entertainment. Admis-
sion SO cents. -- maySd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Miss Eveleth and Mrs. e. s. Car
ter will be on the reception commit
tee for the D. A. r. May party on
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Mrs. Rose Kilgore and granddaughter
Margery are guests Of Mrs. KiIgore's
sister. Mrs. Charles Church, in Brattle-
boro VT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Members Of the Benjamin Z.
Smith Post. American Legion, are
planning to attend the county
meeting. which is to be held In Gar
diner on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

turned from q visit with the form
er's sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Fred ?. Trafton of West Gardi-
ner. was a business visitor in Gar
diner, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Fred Emery Beane has been max
ing a short visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Mrs. frank Leaver Is visiting rela-
tives In Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The dance advertised by the Good
Comrades Club has been postponed
until May :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The Woman.s Foreign Missionary
Socisty Of Highland Avenue Nj. =.
church will meet Thursday evening
at 7.3O in the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Stated assembly Of Alpha Council at
Masonic hail tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Harold c. Smith, Harry E. Lar
rabee and Luke Hoyle left Tuesday
for Portland to attend the session Of
the Masonic Grand Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The Alger Box Co. has secured a
portion of the Gray-Hildreth mill in
Randolph as temporary quarters
and will occupy them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The regular meeting Of John r.
Foster Post. Veterans Of Foreign
Wars, will be held on this (Wednes-
day. evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The Eureka Club will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Madella
Kcene, 1870 Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The mid-week prayer meeting will be
led by Herbert T.. Wadsworth Wedncs-
day evening at $50.
On account of the storm Sunday
morning the regular morning service
was held in the vcstry. The vestry
was comfortably filled by those who
were courageous enough to venture out.
The regular Sunday evening meeting
was held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John Murphy are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a 10 pound boy. born at
st. Margaret's Home. Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cooper and
daughters. Bernice and Myrtle and
granddaughter. Elizabeth. have re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Misses Mary and 0enevieve Call
were visitors Monday In Watervile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

William S. Linnell, a prominent
attorney of Portland. was calling on
Gardiner friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
Hallowell Local News

Marston 4 Brooks factory started
again Tuesday in some departments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Otis Farrell Of Portland was the
guest of Gardiner friends. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02
WINTHROP CENTER
Funeral of Mary w. Jones

The funeral services for Mary w.
Jones were held in the Winthrop Cen
ter Friends church Monday afternoon.
The service was conducted by Rev.
Arthur Jones. pastor of the church.
Carl Jean Tolman provided appropri-
ate music on the church organ.
Mary W. Jones was born in this
place SO years ago. She was the
daughter of the late Moses Briggs. Her
mother having died, she was given by
her father into the care of a family
mi Newport. r. l. She took the name
of her fostcr-parcntS and lived most
of her active life in the vicinity of
Newport as a teacher and governess
About so years ago she returned to
Winthrop Center to care for her father
who died in 1910 at the age of 81.
Since the death Of her father, she had
made her home here. i'm Newport, r. l.,
in Amesbury, Mass. and with her sis
ter. Mrs. Lucy Elliott, in Philadelphia.
1t was in her sisters home she died last
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

DIR. Harold G.. Gliding and son.
Robert. of Boston, were guests over
the weekend of Mrs. w. p. Gid
ding's Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Walter Clark has returned to his
home in New Haven. Conn.,. after
visiting relatives and friends in
Whitefield and Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

The regular meeting of .Canabas
Council. *. of c.. will be held on
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-02

Mrs. George Marley and Mrs.
Frank Leman left Tuesday for Bos-
ton.