Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
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Mrs. Harry Stetson Of Woodfords
was guest Thursday of Miss
Charlotte Bickford.
The Washington School at North
Belgrade closed Thursday night I'M
til Monday morning, May IS, on ac-
count of illness among the pupils.
The Misses Emily and Margaret
Vogue of Waterville entertained a
party of their friends Thursday
evening at their cottage on Lake
Messalonskee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frew Varney of
Bickford.
Mrs. Hannah Bickford of Smith
field was a recent guest Of her SIS
ter, Mrs. J. w. Alexander of North
Belgrade and attended the meeting
of Pomona Grange held on Wednes-
day at Salmon Lake Grange Hall.
Clarence Otis and his friend, Mr..
Bouchard, students at the University
of Maine, are passing the week end
at the home of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Otis.
Mrs. Maurine Foster of Portland, a
former resident Of Oakland, was
calling on friends in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Garland, Mrs.
Irving Kelley and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Hallett went to Skowhegan
Monday evening and attended the
special meeting Of Priscilla Rebekah
Lodge at which time the degree was
conferred in honor of the Assembly
President, Mrs. Harriet Livingstone
of Pressure Isle. who was present at
the meeting. Refreshments were
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enjoyed.
Alfred Stevens, a student at the
U. of NJ, will pass the week end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Stevens.
Frank Houghton and son Elmer,
are both. i'll with an attack of the
grippe.
George Fuller, has resumed his
duties as r. L. d. Carrier on Route
No. IS after a weeks vacation. His
place being filled by Roy Cannon.
Mrs. Lyle Owen, who underwent a
surgical operation on Wednesday at
the Elm City Hospital in Waterville
is reported to be resting comfort
ably.
Mr.. and Mrs William Thompson
were called to Sebattus this week
by the death of Mr.. Thompson's
father, Sanford Thompson, for whom
funeral services were held on We'd
nesday afternoon. Mrs. Thompson
returned to her home in town Thurs
Cay night and Mr.. Thompson will
arrive today. Their sons, Blaine and
Actor Thompson remained with
their grand parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Blake of Fairfield street
during their absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gibbs Of
Oakland Heights were visitors in
Augusta, Thursday.
Lewis r. Liggett, President Of the
Rexall Co., and Leroy H. Simpson
vice president of Boston. Mass,
were business visitors = in town
Thursday on their way to Kineo.
Mrs. Lulu Witherell has returned
from Winthrop where she visited at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dow.
The Christmas Club met Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank
Hersom. The time was pleasantly
passed with sewing and needle
work. Light refreshments were
served. On account of the absence
of the president the election Of Of
ficers was postponed until the next
hostess, Mrs. Hersom, were: Mrs.
Avis Leech, Harry Crockett, Miss
Maggie Johnson and Mrs. Gordon
McTaggert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Webb, who
were called here by the death Of
Mrs. Webb's brother, Andrew Bick-
ford, have returned to their home in
Hallowell.
Charles Frost, who is employed at
the State hospital in Augusta will
arrive in town today and will pass
the week end with his family at the
home of Mrs. Frost's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Runnels.
Verne Bickford, who has been at
the home of his mother, Mrs. Win
ME Bickford, called there by the
death of his brother, Andrew Bick-
ford, left Friday for his home in
Flowertown, Penn.
The monument for the World
War veterans has arrived and will
be placed in Lakeview cemetery to-
day. The Lakeview Cemetery As
ISOLATION donated the lot to the
Harry G. Decker post American Leg
ion and the necessary funds for pur-
chasing the monument, which
amounted torabout 81 900 was raised
by public subscription. The dedi-
cation of the monument will be a
part of the Memorial Day exercises.
Good progress is being made in
rehearsals for the operetta entitled,
THE Forest Court" to be presented
in costume by the pupils of the pub
lie schools. ranging from the list to
the grades. A pleasing feature of
the entertainment will be the sell
ections by the Toy Symphony or
chestra which includes the pupils of
the LIST grade with Edward Pullen,
leader. The chorus consists of 80
voices.
Mrs. Augustus Goodrich and her
daughter. Mrs. Cad Dunbar, who
have been passing the winter in
Boston and Brockton, Mass, have
returned and opened their home on
the East Pond road for the sum-
mer.
Church Notices
At United Baptist church, Rev. F.
S. Bernauer, pastor, 1890 A. NJ. pub
lie worship; ~ noon, church school;
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