Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-13
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Fred Chase of Silver street
has received word of the death of
her sister, Mrs. Effie Bickford who
died at the Union Hospital in Lynn,
Mass, Thursday morning at two
o'clock at the age of 81 years. She
was the daughter of Charles NJ. and
Laury A. Bickford. When a young
child she moved to Massachusetts
where she has since made her home.
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Charles
Ballard of Los Angeles, Calf, and
Mrs. Fred Chase of this town and
one brother, Lot NJ. Bickford of
North Belgrade. The remains will
be brought to Waterville.
There will be dance at Odd Fell
lows hall. Albion. Thursday evening,
April IL. At s o'clock there will be a
drill by the Halifax Canton. F. NJ
Dancing will begin at $50. A sup
per will be served at IL. Music will
be furnished by Tozier's orchestra
A most helpful and impressive
service was held Friday from II NJ.
to Is =. NJ. in the UniversaliSt church
In commemoration of the Seven Last
Words of Jesus. His Crucifixion and
Death on the Cross. The speakers
We're Rev. II. G. Mann of Oakland,
Rev. Arthur Buckner of Waterville,
Rev. Walter Quarrington of Pitts
field and Rev. r. j. Mooney, Rev.
Alexander Henderson and Rev. T. C.
Chapman of Fairfield.
A large gathering attended the
social Thursday evening in the I'm
ION chapel in Shawmut given by
the ladies of the Progressive Club
for the benefit of the church. A
musical pantomine was presented by
a group of young people under the
direction of Miss Vida Marcia, Eli
Zabeth Saunders gave u recitation
and Mr.. Henderson gave a humorous
talk. after which songs were sung.
Following the program games were
enjoyed and refreshments were on
sale.
There will be a special meeting
Monday evening of the ROYAL
Neighbors i'll their hall and all mem
bers are urgently requested to be
present.
Miss Ethel Taylor has returned to
her home in Waterville after visiting
Tor a few days with her grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chase.-Ned r. Ken
rick returned Friday from Skowhegan.
Where he has been serving On the
grand jury.-Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nc
norrlson. of Freedom were guests
thursday OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. War
reh.-GeorSe Witcher of Bangor was
business caller in town Friday
frank Benjamin has returned to
Iresaue Isle after passing several
weeks in town.-John Jaquith was a
business caller in Clinton Friday
Guy Mason of Canaan was a business
caller in town Friday.-Ma. Barrett
is moving his household goods from
the rest back of Smalrs livery stable
10 the rent on Main street formerly
occupied by Percy Shover-Mrs. j. II.
blanchard. who has been visiting Mrs.
maurice Files, returned to Mt. Vernon
frlday-Mrs. Sarah Draper of Pitts
held was guest Thursday of her
aunt, Mrs. Sarah Greenleaf-W. S.
crawford was in Augusta Friday on
puslness.-Miss Ileen Brophy, who
teaches in Gardiner, passed the week
end at her home.-Eulah and Orland
IeaVey of Clinton were business call
ers in town Friday-The children of
the primary room of the North Gram
mar school appreciate very much the
loan of the piano belonging to the
Woman's Relief Corps.-Mr. and Mrs.
u. i. Barney of Greenvile and Mrs.
~Noi sc NHoiS VI Jacklndn were re-
cent guests of Mrs. Hannah Barney
on Upper Main street--Mr. and Mrs.
Donnie Prescott are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Don Ames on Tipped Main street.
MIR. Alma Colwell has returned from
Ninslow, where she has been employ
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
keed, caring for Mrs. Reed who has
been Hell Gregory was a business
caller in Bangor Thursday.-Mrs. Lot
tie Millfken returned from Portland
Friday, where she has been receiving
treatment for her eyes.-Miss Doris
Rogers of North Nassalboro is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Holt.-Mrs.
Orrin Lecuned was in Portland Thurs
day.-Mr Miller of Miller & Mayo Co.,
in Portland, was in town Friday on
business.-Mrs. Charles Wyman of
Dexter is visiting her sister, Mrs. Will