Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-09
Special Prize of Purebred Holstein
Bull Calf

purebred sires into grade herds a bull
calf from the purebred Holsteln nero
at Sunrise Farm will be given to the
breeder exhibiting at the Somerset
Central Agricultural Society's Fair,
Sept. 9, 10, II, 12, two cows in COM
petition with others which produce
the greatest total weight Of milk In
one day at the Fair. Winner must
agree to keep and raise said calf. con-
test to be judged and under the SUI
pervision of the judges who have
charge of the cow race contest.
Birthday Party For Evelyn Thomas
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
| Thomas was the scene Thursday at
ternoon of a pretty party at which
time their younger daughter, Evelyn,
observed her eighth birthday by en-
pertaining besides her sister, Virginia
Thomas, her cousin, Edith Thomas,
Margaret Gates, Lyle and Frances
Moore. Phyllis Tolpey, Kathleen Gil
man, Phyllis and Amber Easier. The
hours were happily passed playing
games and doing stunts The re-
freshment table was prettily decorat-
ed with pink and white crepe paper
streamers from the chandelier and
dainty pink and white baskets OF
candy weer the favors. A handsome
birthday cake was pleasing fea-
ice cream We're served. The young
hostess received many nice gifts and
best wishes fro miner guests.
Principal Foster to Return to 6slfast
At a recent meeting of the Show
hogan school board the resignation OF
Harry A. Foster, principal of the
toIN
ed with much regret. Mr.. Foster
came to Skowhegan year ago last
fall from Belfast and for the past
year very acceptabIy to the school
board and officials and the parents
has performed the duties of princi-
pal of the High school. He is to re.
turn to Belfast but IN different
CAPACITY as he has been elected to.
and has accepted the position of
cashier of the Belfast National bank
which duties he Will assume Aug. %.
succeeding Ralph A. Bramhall, who
has gone to Portland as treasurer of
the Union Trust Company. Mr.. and
Mrs. Foster and children have made
many friends here who will regret
to learn Of Mr.. Fosters esignation.
Charles Larry
Word was received in town Friday
morning of the death OF Charles
Larry, formerly Of Skowhegan.
which occurred at his home in
Chocorua. N. H, Thursday after sew
eral weeks illness. He was the son
of William HI. and Eliza Danforth
Larry and was Sc years of age. Mr..
Larry Is survived by his wife. former
ly Melissa Douglas, of Canaan, and
one son, Harold L. LAZY of Skovhe-
gan, who with his wife have been
with his father for about two weeks.
He also leaves two brothers, William
H. Larry of Chocorua, y. H.. and J.
r. Larry Of West Pittsfietd, Maine. Mr..
Larry was a charter member Of the
I. o. o. F. lodge OF Madison, ". H.
The remains will be brought to
Skowhegan today, Saturday and the
funeral services will be held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold L.
Larry. Bush street, Sunday Afternoon
at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev.
George L Thurlow. the burial will
be made in the new South Side ceme-
terry. Mr.. Larry was highly respect
ed man and has many friends in
town'who will regret TO learn of his
death.
Funeral Of Denoit Miehaud
The funeral service OF Benoit Mi
chaud of East Skowhegan who died
Wednesday night was held Friday
morning at the Notre Dame de
Lourdes Church and was conducted
by the pastor, Rev. Father J. Louis
A. Renaud. The buria.l was made in
st. Mary's Catholic Cemtery on North
avenue.
The Somerset Central Agricultural
Society has again booked the Lew Du
Four Exposition Shows consisting Of
seven riders ana fifteen shows. At
fractions for the fair on Sept. ., 10,
II. IL. .lve.