Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-02

able to go to the party. Mrs. Cheney
is 1O2 years of age and went to
school with older brothers and sis
tiers of Mrs. Hurd.
Three Centenarians Present
OF the list of Maine people 100
years old and over, but three were
present. but they were there in every
sense of the word. Cyrus X. Garlic
ton of Whitefield, aged TO- years and
Mrs. Mary A. Waterhouse of Scar
boro, aged 100, were there. Mrs.
Warehouse was the picture of
sweetness, dear little soul of lady,
lovely in black satin and lace at her
neck. She has a twinkle in her eye
that is contagious. They sat togeth-
or on the platform as the medals
We're awarded them. Mr.. Carleton
WAS born in January, 1923. and Mrs.
Waterhouse was born, April 10, 1925
He is two years older than you"
some one whispered in the old ladys
ear. She looked around and with a
smile, inquired, But tell me, is he
married 2"
Mrs. Waterhouse may have 100
years on her shoulders but they rest
oh so lightly. This year she has
pl(htu w 4udl 10 VI anu
she brought all the way from Scar
boro a quart of the luscious blue
berries for the governors own tooth.
Mr.. Carleton is a regal looking man,
reminding one of that snatch of
poetry, stand like patriarchs of
Old"
Speaking of politics of old, among
those present was Col. Charles B.
nf
He was a leader in Democratic
politics a number of years ago and
his interest today is just as keen as
ever.
With Mrs. Waterhouse was Mrs
Burnham, aged 9S IL years, also
from Scarboro. Friends had tele-
old ladies were coming and express
would be shown them. They were
assured by Mrs. Tomlinson, in the
Governors office, who received the
message, that they certainly would
be received with open and tender
arms.
II don't want to be in the movies"
declared Mrs. Waterhouse when she
was ushered before the battery of
cameras that were merrily clicking
all through the day. But she did
consent to lend her aid in spreading
the message of right living and right
thinking.
Some Of the Folks
The Savage brothers from Fair
field were there, four of them, all rs
years and over. They are Henry A.
Savage, aged IS years, who lives in
WntnrIillo hIrt ic tn r
field. Frank j. Savage, aged SO years,
Gardiner A. Savage, aged 81 years
and Fred o. Savage. aged rs. They
came down with Stephen Wing of
Fairfield nd declared that they were
having the times of their young lives.
They consented to pose for photo
graphs. smilingly assuring the photo
graphers that they had already bro
ken ten cameras. but were willing to
try more. All four of the brothers
are hale and hearty, happy and hav-
ing sunny outlooks upon life.
Coming down the long sloping
banks in front of the State House
to the center of interest in the state
park, was DIR. William A Dyer of
Gardiner, Sc years. DIR. Dyer found
the journey a rather hard one. be-
cause he hasn't been out of door for
any ieHSlil lOT HNe years. but ne
said he was determined to come to
the first meeting of the Three
Quarter Century club if such a thing
We're humanity possible. Over his left
arm swung a faded old blue coat, a
relic of the civil war days
We'll. well. I haven't seen one of
those for over fifty years" said an
other man wearing little bronze
button. And what regiment were
you in?''
Yes, I thought I'd bring the old
coat. Maybe some of you boys will