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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
FARMINCTON

Carroll J. Macomber, who has an
automobile repair shop at the end of
the Center bridge is installing sew
eral lathes and will do variety woos
turning this winter. He already has
a good lot of orders, and has room
enough in his building to expand as
his business in this line grows, and
this he plans to do.
Invitations have been received in
town to the golden wedding obser-
vance of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Haley,
which will take place Friday evening
January i, at the home of their
daughter. Mrs. Guy Pease, and FAM
lily. at East Wilton.
The Evergreen Club will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Alma
c. Fellows, of Stewart avenue. Mrs.
Georgia c. Hobbs of High street, will
entertain the Emanon Club at her
home Wednesday evening.
Roland H. Smith. student at Will
liams College. is passing the holiday
vacation at the home of his mother
Mrs. Ella H Smith of North street.
Norman L. Hatch. an instructor of
Greek and Latin at Phillips Exeter
Academy is passing the holidays with
relatives in Pennington and vicinity
Today was the great day of the
year with the Perham Street Pris-
elias. who were entertained at the
annual meeting. with the grab bag
and exchange of gifts, banquet anu
gentlemen's night. by the retiring
president. Mrs. J. Ardine Blake. and
royalty entertained. The grab bag
and exchange of gifts were the main
features of an afternoon of combin-
ed sociabinty and business. The gem
tlemen began to arrive at the Blake
home on PerhaM street. near Quebec
soon after the close of business hours,
and shortly before the gathering
which included nearly all the mem
bers and their husbands. sat down 20
one of the finest banquets ever served
at one of these annual parties, fol-
lowing which a delightful evening of
sociability, cards. ETC., was enjoyed,
the party breaking UP at a late
hour.
The County Commissioners are
closing up the business Of 1925 at
the last session of the year and find
County in a very satisfactory condi-
ton.
Two candidates received the Mas
Maine lodge. No. 20, F. and A. NJ,
third candidate being unable to be
present because of serious illness,
There was a good attendance and a
lunch was served after the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Cragin
have returned after a holiday visit
with their son, Abbott B. Cragin and
family, in Waterville.
Robert Croswell a student in the
Institute of Technology. Boston. is at
his home in Pennington Falls during
the holidays.
Prof. and Mrs. Charles Morrill, of
Hyannis. Mass, are holiday guests at
Pennington Falls of their relatives,
Fred Morrill, and Mrs. Sue Morrow.
Capt. William Blake is in Westbrook
passing the holidays with his daugh-
ter Mrs. Wade L. Brigham, and
daughter
Miss Frances Butler. who has been
in Chicago for some time, has given
up her position I'm that city and is al
home for the present.
f Edward D. Jackson. who has been In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Purington Chosen
For Membership on
State C. O. p. Comm.
Especial to Kennebec Journal)

NoptCidl u hcuIcUcC JOulhdb
Bath, Dec. 29.-Arthur K. Puring-
ton Of this city was unanimously
chosen to succeed the late David w.
Scribner of Topsham as a member of
the Republican State Committee at a
special meeting of the county COM
mittee this afternoon.
Mr.. Purington has long been active
in political. circles in Bath and has
a wide acquaintance throughout the
county. He was for five years a
member of the city council having
first been elected a councilman from
Ward in 1905 and after serving
three terms was elected an alderman
in a spectacular contest. The fol-
lowing year he was unopposed for
his reelection. Subsequently he
served two years on the school
board.
He has served in all capacities on
the Republican city committee. first
as a ward member and successfully
as secretary. treasurer and was
chairman in 1920 when women were
granted suffrage. In order to pre-
pare them for the ballot in the State
election of that year Mr.. Purington
conducted several schools of instruc-
ton in which the entire procedure
from the time voter enters the poll
ing place until the ballot is deposit
ed and the voter passes out was en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

a hospital in Strong for some time, Is
again at his home, nearly recovered
from the effects of an operation for APP
pendicitis.
Mrs. Charles w. Steele is passing
a few days with friends in Portland.
Glenn Butler. teacher In Kingston,
Mass. Is passing the week with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Whiting L. But
Ter.
Harold Gilbert of Portland has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. Carrie Gil
bert. this week.
The new year will be ushered In
and the old year out-at several events
of a public nature, but for the first
time in good many years there will
be no New Years ball. There will be a
union watch night service at the Old
South church beginning at 9 o'clock
Thursday, in which all the Protestants
churches will unite and in which the
several pastors and others from the
various churches will take part. There
will also be variety of good music
contributed by the members of the va
rious choirs. The Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs will have a joint reconse-
Grafton night program in Odd Fellows
hall New Years eve, with refresh
ments and a rather elaborate and in
teresting program.
The birch mill of z. B. Estes & Sohs
will be started up next week and run
as long as there is any lumber to saw.
Contracts covering several hundred
cords of birch were made before it was
decided to close the main turning mill.
What will be done with the lumber aft
err 1t is sawed has not yet been deter
mined. A number of the employees of
the closed mill have been given jobs
at the mill in Gorham, n. H. and 9TH
ers at the mill in Hancock, Mass. Many
others are still in town out Of work
but now seeking Jobs elsewhere.
Miss Mary Agte Is in Portland
guest for week of Capt. and Mrs. e.
H. Warwick, formerly OF Pennington.
BY subscription at Christmas time,
the merchants of the village raised
s171 for the relief of suffering among
the needy, to be handled by the Asso-
ciated Charities, and this has been de-
posted in a local bank for this pur-
pose. and will be used as necessity
arises right here at home.
Miss Mittie B. Fairbanks. who has
been in Boston for several weeks, is
at home again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
ROME

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mosher enter
tanned party of % at Christmas
dinner. The following guests were
present: Mr.. and Mrs. May Richard
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Richardson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Barton Richardson and
family, eWelthea Richardson, Lila
Morrow, Howard Wright and Steve
Hoyt, besides the parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Mosher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Varney Mosher en-
tertained at dinner Christmas: Mr..
and Mrs. Sanborn Mosher, Isaac
Mosher, Mrs. Addie Nickerson. Flor
ice and Floyd Nickerson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Corydon Mosher, Paris Mosher.
Merit Dudley and Everett Rowe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Taylor from Au-
gusta also Perley Sawyer were din
ner guests at Mr.. and Mrs. David
Perkins, Christmas.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Warren extend sympathy to them
in the death of their little son DON
aid. who passed away with diph-
liberia last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dudley were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
COLLEGE CLUB HAS
MOST INTERESTING
old ENGLISH PARTY

A colorful scene was the Old Eng
lish frolic staged Tuesday afternoon
at the Augusta Girls Community
Club by the College Club. Members
of the club and college girls who
are passing the Christmas vacation
in this city and were the special
guests or the club entered into the
spirit of the meeting and helped to
make it most successful party.
Paper rufus were distributed to
all to add to the atmosphere" of
the party and several members were
clad in beautiful costumes of Old
English times. Mrs. Andrew T. Nc
Whorter. impersonating "Queen
Elizabeth" was introduced to every
one present during the afternoon, the
presentations being made b5 Mrs.
Horace Ingraham, clad as a court
Jester, and Miss Maude Barker, at
tired as Sir Walter Raleigh.
The program, which followed
after the Old English Christmas Gus
tom, included bringing In the Yule
Log, singing of Christmas carols by
the carolers. the bringing in of the
boar's head, the plum pudding and
the steaming wassail bowl. Mrs.
Earl Goodwin was at the piano for
the various numbers and the Misses
Irene Tetreault and Lucy Titcomb
rendered violin solos at different
times during the afternoon program.
Miss Gertrude Walch sang q group
Of Old English songs.
Wheaton College girls who were
present staged two stunts which
were very interesting. The first was
a Minuet dance by the Misses Mil
dred Dixon and Mary Colburn in
costume and the other was a humor-
Gus take-off on Romeo and Juliet
by the Misses Janet Chase and Mary
Davies. also in costume.
Under the direction of Mrs. Frs
kline p. Noyes the entire gathering
then participated in Old English
square dances. Sir Roger de Cover
ley. Lady of the Lake and Virginia
Reel. Mrs. Noyes wore an attract
i've costume. appearing as Robin
Hood. Delicious refreshments of
plum pudding and punch were serv-
ed at the conclusion of the program
and a social hour was enjoyed.
The committee in charge of the
program were all Smith college
graduates. They were Mrs. Thomas
s. Smith, chairman. Mrs. Jessie
Thompson. Mrs. Lewis L. johnson,
DR.. Doris Perkins, Miss Lucy Tit
comb and Miss Gertrude Walch.
They were assisted as hostesses by
Mrs. Almon B. Sullivan, Mrs. Dwight
Higgins and Mrs. Robert Partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

proposed to meet this by increased ir-
come taxes, reinforcement Of the fiscal
administration, tax on "bourse oper-
atoms. higher prices for tobacco
(Which is sold under government mos
nopoly), tax on exports and AN ex-
traordinary and temporary stamp tax
on sales
Two billions i've hundred million
francs of new revenue ($100.000.0 00)
will go to o new sinking fund. 2.000,-
100000 francs 1850, 000.000) to reirn-
burse the Bank of France for advances
made to the state, and the rest to ball
ance the budget.
Today's decision by the cabinet
brought an end to the sharp race Of the
last 10 days between Premier BRAND
and the leaders of the majority on
which he has relied in the chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

The committee who had charge Of
the Community Christmas tree, APP
preciate very much the help Of all
who in any way assisted in making
the affair success.
Jack Reynolds was called to Lew
iston Monday. where his son was in
jured'in an accident.
Friends Of Ezra Kempton Maxfie1d
will be interested to know that he is
in Chicago this week where he will
speak at the International Confer
ence of British and American Profess
sors of English which is being held
at the University Of Chicago. Mr.
Maxfield is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
III. B. Maxfleld of Winthrop and
graduated from Winthrop High
lege in 1895 and later received the
degrees of NJ A. and p. H. D., at
Harvard. Mr.. Maxfield's present
home is at Washington, Penn. where
he is at the head of the English De-
partment at Washington and Jeffer-
son college.
The regular meeting Of Winthrop
Post, No. 40, American Legion was
held at the new club house Tuesday
evening. Commander Thaanum ap-
pointl the following committees for
the ensuing year: Post Executive
committee, pr. d. s. Knowlton, H. C.
Bishop and William Loon; member
ship committee. Joseph Heon. Donald
Piman, Russell Hudon and Albert
Gilman; house committee, Frank
futile, Joseph De Blois and DIR.
Knowlton; finance committee. Earl
Tarr, Commander Thaanum and Vice
Commander Heon.
Publicity Committee. DIR. Knowlton
and Commander Thaanum: Service
Committee, William Kinds, Myron
Hudson and John Auclaire; Visiting
Committee, Rev. r. ]. Keenan,; Ath-
letic Committee, William Loon and
Donald Pitman.
Pleasing remarks were made by
Albert Seamans of Mansfield, Mass,
and by several other members. Fol-
lowing the meeting a Christmas tree
was enjoyed and social hour spent.
Refreshments were served by Com
rade Babb.
Miss Eleanor Bailey has returned
to Douglas, Mass, after passing the
holidays at her home at Winthrop
Center.
Lewis Shane, a student at Annapo-
lis Naval Academy is a guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Rowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Curtis have NOV
ed from Maranacook to their new
house on the Readfield road.
Miss Bertha Hudson left Tuesday
morning for a weeks visit in Attle-
boro, Mass.
Mrs. Everett Sturtevant has re-
turned from a visit with relatives in
Portland. -'
Charles Towle of Portland is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Hanna
ford.
Kinsley Tomlin has returned to
New York after visit with his sis
ter, Mrs. Arthur Agnew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
MANCHESTER

The family Of Wesley Farr passed
Christmas at the home of Mrs. Har-
riet Libby in Litchfield and visited
the family of Kenton Schwartz In
Winthrop Center on Sunday.
Mrs. Mabel Foster and family were
guests of George Morse in Hallowell
on Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Blossom and
young son, passed Christmas at the
Hawkes. home.
Mrs. j. T. Collins has returned from
a visit in Boston over Christmas.
Miss Carolyn Allen of Augusta has
returned to her home after a short
visit at ]. T. Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis passed
Christmas at Alden Spears.
Mrs. Rose Devall of New Bedford
and Clifford Cummings of Portland
visited Mrs. Annie Emery over
Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Middletown. Conn. Dec. 29-(AP)-
Berkeley Divinity school has decided
to move from Middletown to New
Haven and has been promised aid by
Yale University, which will provide
land for it's new location, 1t is dis
closed in papers filed with the super
ior court here That the school is in
debt. that it has lost subscriptions
by remaining here and that its trus-
tees do not consider Middletown is a
suitable location for the institution
was revealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Kennebec County
Medics to. Meet
Here, January 5

The annual meeting of the Kennebec
County Medical Association will be
held at the Augusta House on Tuesday
evening. January 5. with supper ses-
sion at Sis. to be followed by the
business meeting and program. DR..
Ara B. Libby of Gardiner, the presi-
dent. will deliver his annual address
and paper on The Treatment of Sup
curative Conditions of the Lung" will
be read by DR.. Wyman Whittemore of
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

acted, the school being declared one
fthe best of its kind in the State.
Mr.. Purington has been identified
with the county organization since
1916 when he became its publicity
representative. He has since served
as secretary and treasurer and be-
came the county chairman in the
campaign of 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

At 10 o'clock Tuesdy evening the
hook and ladder truck from the Hart
ford fire station was called to the John
Turner residence on Western avenue,
where bad chimney blaze was caus-
ing apprehension. The firemen found
it necessary to use one of the extern
sion ladders to reach a strategic point.
and two small chemicals were used to
extinguish the fire. There was no
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Allen Glazier of Togus, the Sec
ond prize winner in the contest to
sell tickets for Miss Dorothy Gray's
Christmas Cabaret, which was held
Monday night at City hall, was in
advertantly omitted in the report of
the cabaret. Young Glazier receifed
a $3.50 gold piece. the first prize 60
ing to George Dearborn of Augusta,
who was awarded SIS gold piece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Among the Bowdoin alumni from
Augusta who went to Waterville
Tuesday evening to attend the din
ner at the Elmwood hotel given in
honor of Lieutenant Commander
Donald B. Macmillan by the Bow.
doin alumni of the up-river city.
were Major Wallace C. Philoon and
Col. Keith Ryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Miss Frances Whidden, teacher Of
the Bracket rural school, who has
been a patient at the Augusta Gen.
eral hospital following a surgical
operation for appendicitis. has so far
recovered that on Monday she left
that Institution and went to her home
at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

visitors at their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Dudley, Christmas day.
Miss Elinor Clement is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Leon Richardson.
Lester Brown and crew started
getting ice for the Clement Camp.
Monday, ice is from 10 to IA inches
thick.
Schools in town began again Mon.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

A Communion Preparatory service
will be held this evening at 7.3O
o'clock at the Congregational chapel
in preparation for the Communion
service. which Is to be held at the
church on January 8. There will be
an address by Rev. Andrew T. Nc
Whorter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Odd Fellows Lodge To
Hold Installation Friday

The annual installation of officers
of Asylum Lodge No. 20, I. o. o. f..
will be held on Friday evening at
Odd Fellows hall. District Deputy
Grand Master DR.. j. f. Odiorne of
Cooper's Mills conducting the cere-
mony. Afterward refreshments will
be served and a program of music
by the lodge orchestra and speeches
by State Librarian Henry z. Dun
mack, Rev. A. Francis Walch and At
torney Ralph w. Farris. will be pre-
scented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

imperial Lodge, A. O. U. W., will
meet with the Master Workman.
emma Jones. Friday. at her home
N Bangor street. The occasion will
IL observed as a New Years party
With a gift tree, for which each
member will bring a present. The
raeeting will be at IL o'clock In the
forenoon with luncheon served at
noon. and it Is anticipated that there
rrill be a large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
CHURCH HILL

The cottage meeting will be held
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Soule on Wednesday evening at 7.30.
Everybody welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

The Augusta fire truck was called
at 5.45 Tuesday afternoon to the Au-
gusta House to cope with a chimney
fire. Three pony chemicals were
used to extinguish the blaze without
damage,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

city Marshal William J. Skehan
has been confined to his home ON
ouimby street since Saturday by an
attack of acute indigestion. Marshal
skehan was reported to have evil
denced considerable Improvement
q condition. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
LOCAL NOTICE

Fancy Dairy Butter delivered at
your door 55c ID. E. I. Baker. RI.
Augusta. decaOdotF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

s. c. c. Ward. general supervisor
of the Maccabees, leaves for Detroit.
Mich, today on a weeks business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

rhere will be meeting OF the
,s.st side Association at 2 o'clock
~ afternoon in the Aldermen's
.nnyo at City hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Harold Stevens left Tuesday after
noon for New York where he will
visit for several days with his sis
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle will
meet with Mrs. Kervin Hanks, Maple
street. Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting Of the stock
hoidars Of the State Trust Company
viii be held at their banking rooms,
Ne a52 Water ST., Augusta, Maine, on
tuesday, January IL, 1926, at IL
oei0'A = GEO. c. LIBBY. Clerk.
dacsojans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

coionial Theatre-Thomas Meighan
and Lois Wilson in irish Luck"
Richard Talmadge in '"rhe Prince OF
pan:a Pathe Review and Fables;
x,oncettes orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

nnsra House-"The Dark Angel
-.srring Wilma Banky and Ronald
rcIman: Hello Hollywood" comedy
md a scenic.
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WINTHROP

Elmer J. Drapeau. the II year old
son of Henry Drapeau passed away
Tuesday morning at o'clock foil
lowing short illness from pneumo-
MIA.
He was member of the sopho-
more class of Winthrop High school
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day morning at o'clock from the
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

This sale includes and Ove store with the exception uxedos Big
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-18

"Just like a woman" Who said so 1?
Green slabs for sale. Get them now
and let dry for winter use. Frank
Bennett.
Miss Eunice Babbitt left last week
for Tucson, where she will enroll in
the freshman class at the university.
Dainty lacquered' flowers to
brighten dim corners on winter days
at Gassman's Newsstand, and Gift
shop.
Good fresh milk, 15c quart; 40 per
cent whipping cream SOC pint; butter
milk, cottage cheese. w. Etter,
ia East r. r. Ave, Phone 255.
Mrs. Mary Bart and daughter, Mrs.
Andy Samsky, and the latter's little
daughter left for their home in Phoe-
nix after spending part of the sum-
mer here.
Phone 224 and leave orders for
whipping cream, French pastry, zee
cream, sherbets, favors or anything
in the catering line for private par
ties or banquets. Griff's Cafe and
Chocolate shop.
Mrs. Warren Macarthur Sr., Mrs.
Warren Macarthur Jr. and the latter's
children, Lorraine, Louise, and Warren
Jr., left Friday morning by motor for
their home in Phoenix, where they
will spend the winter.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-18
Prompt and expert kodak service at

Prompt and expert kodak service at
Carson's studio.
The Food shop delicatessen, between
the Orpheum and the Weatherford
hotel.
Uniformity of excellence is charac-
teristic of photography at the Carson
studio.
Mrs. Ernest Patterson a3r.Yed re-
Gently from Alpine, Texas, for short
stay with her sister, Mrs. Felix Man
ming.
Stuart Anderson on Sunday evening
came from his home at Sunshine to
stay with his uncle, w. F. Wallace,
and attend high school.
A woman friend of Mrs. M. J. Pill
kington arrived from the coast on
Tuesday, and Mr.. and Mrs. Pilkington
drove with her to Grand Canyon that
day.
Baggage and express transfer,
household goods packed, stored or
shipped. Every facility for trucking.
Lightning Delivery. Phone 165 or
1921.
MIS-. Cora I1dTTISs NeSleTudy IeIC LOT
Natchez, Miss, where she will make
her home with her sister She will
visit along the way and reach there in
a few weeks.
Mrs. Dave O'Brien entertained at
dinner Friday evening. Plates were
laid for Mrs. Mary Bart, Mrs. Andy
Samsky, Mrs. Josephine Buck, Myrth
Montgomery, Ethel Montgomery and
Dave O'Brien.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Yarnell have
the sympathy of friends in the death
Monday morning of their year-old
baby girl, Harrietta. The funeral was
held Tuesday morning at the FEEDER
ated church, Rev. H. F. Softley read
ing the service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Johnston and
little son, Teddy, left Saturday morn
ing on vacation. Mrs. Johnston has a
weeks holiday from her duties at the
Cosnino school. The trip is primarily
in the interest of Teddy's health.
Though his recovery from his long
siege of typhoid is steady, change
may hasten matters.