Fortnightly Club Plans Season Under Mrs E M Fuller
The Fortnightly Board announces a season with Mrs E M Fuller as president now in her second year. Officers include A K Purington vice president W E Kershner and J Gertrude Silsby secretary with S W Sawyer treasurer and several directors. Booked entertainments span November 1916 to April 1917 at multiple venues with lectures concerts dramatics and a directors' day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Fuller
J. B
C. Sawyer
Celia Hatch
Clarence A. Flood
Arthur J. Dunton
Sidney Willis
Annie Cox
Cosmopolitan Club House
Universalist Church
Cosmopolitan Club
Brunswick
Charles T. Grilley
Virginia Allen Grilley
Holland
George T. Files
Wesley Church Community Notes Highlight Women Groups and Guests
Sunday evening sermon concluded with testimonies while the Junior League had an active Sunday afternoon. The Woman's Home Missionary Society hosted by Mrs. Cahill met Tuesday at 2 30 p m. Bazaar planned for December and a rummage sale soon. Friday evening the W F M S gathered at Miss Nellie Dunton's home with WHMS guests. Rev M J Smith of Woolwich to lead tomorrow morning service. Young pastor candidate from Bowdoin Class of 1918 features study of law and gospel among Wesleyans. A Boothbay Harbor visit drew 250 vacationists with plans for a Boothbay reunion Nov 20 in Cambridge. A large purse presented to Fr McCabe for Boothbay Harbor church fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
G. A. Cahill
Middle St
Ladies’ Aid Society
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Nellie Dunton
Green St
W.H.M.S
Wesley Church
M. J. Smith
Woolwich
Bowdoin College
D. A. McCabe
Boothbay Harbor
Boston
Boothbay
William J. Fitzgerald
Daniel J. Kiley
John J. Attridge
Ellis’ Hall
Cambridge
W. J. Fitzgerald
J. J. Splaine
Mary McCar
Old Friend's Tribute to Joseph E Anderson
The Lewiston Journal editor offers a tribute to Joseph E. Anderson who died Monday night in Lewiston. He started as a reporter in 1869 and became a conductor, popular in Lewiston and Auburn. His fortitude and self control through great suffering are praised. His family cared for him in his final days with surgery and devoted support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston Journal
Joseph E. Anderson
Lewiston Evening Journal
Joe Anderson
Lewiston
Auburn
Joe
Automatic Fire Extinguisher Aids Grain Threshing Safety
Department of Agriculture experts invention aims to prevent grain dust explosions in threshing barns. Fires have caused heavy losses in New York and other Western and Eastern states. patent protection will benefit the public. Working drawings will be provided to grain growers threshers upon application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
New York State
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Portland Club Elects New Board Of Governors
At the Portland Club annual meeting the board elected five new governors: William H. Dow Rex W. Dodge Charles F. Flagg Dr Stanley P. Warren and Dr N M Marshall The club reported 107 men on the waiting list Afterward the new board chose officers President George W Norton Treasurer Herbert W Robinson Secretary John H Pierce and Chairman A L T Cummings Norton also serves as editor in chief of the Portland Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Club
Board of Governors
William H. Dow
Rex W. Dodge
Charles F. Flagg
Stanley P. Warren
N. M. Marshall
George W. Norton
Herbert W. Robinson
John H. Pierce
Board of
A. L. T. Cummings
The
Portland Express
Sterling Bible Class Holds Annual Reunion at Church Vestry
The Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street Baptist Church met Monday evening in the vestry for its annual reunion and roll call with 69 members present. The program featured music by an orchestra, a ladies quartet, cornet solos, and an address by Rev. Mrs. Plinette Allen. Refreshments followed. officers are President Mrs. Joseph Wexler, Secretary Mrs. James Gillispie, Treasurer Mrs. Richard Quick. Members plan winter socials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Bible Class
Corliss St. Baptist Church
Mildred Curtis
Josephine Crosman
Edward Coombs
John Russell
Willard Oliver
Ambrose McFadden
William Rich
Joseph Wexler
Edna Bliss
Plinette Allen
Woolwich
Fred Chaney
McFadden
Abbie McCabe
James Gillispie
Richard Quick
Y M C A Basketball Promises Strong Team This Year
Fifteen candidates attended the first Y M C A basketball practice on Tuesday evening. A short drill was followed by a spirited scrimmage. With former Colonial stars and other skilled members joining, the Association aims to field a competitive squad under W J Cartmill as physical director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Colonial Club
Fossland M. Hagan
Colonial
Assortation Five
W. J. Cartmill
Association
Sullivan
Lydon
Tanguay
Martin
Beverly
Mass
W.knight
McMann
G. Burns
P. Reed
Arthur Miller
Alex Miller
B. Snowden
Young
Cartmill
Local Happenings and Visits in New Meadows and Nearby
Ada Holbrook and relatives visit Josiah Purinton in Bethel while Augustus Snow enjoys a two week Hyde Windlass vacation. Lottie Howard returns from Portland as Knowlton Engineering and Maine Central workers gather for a Holbrook get together. The Merry Club rides to Portland, with shopping and theatre, led by Mrs. Harvey Jordan and others. Charles Savage visits Harpswell. Scott Davis visits William Davis. Rev. Lamb preaches at the Baptist Church and sings. Fox hunting yields scarce results. Sidney Holbrook excels in bird hunting. Mildred Verne Mitchell, injured in a past accident, undergoes surgery in Augusta. readers are urged to mail a note. The Ladies' Aid and Murray Club plan a December 6 Christmas fair at the Universalist vestry with early sale dates to meet the slogan Shop Early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Holbrook
Whitman
Sybil Holbrook
Bethel
Cook’s
Holbrook
Falmouth
Harvey Jordan
Sidney Holbrook
Forest Jackson
Mabel Jordan
Jordan
Lottie Howard
Abbie Snow
John Randall
Alonzo Totman
Totman
Charles Savage
Charles Gatchell
Harpswell
Scott Davis
William Davis
Mr. Lamb
The
Baptist Church
Lamb
Robert Jordan
Ile
Ladies’ Aid
Murray Club
Universalist Vestry
Morse High Teachers Present Convention Reports in Portland
Teachers from Morse High presented convention reports Monday after the school session in Portland. The grade instructors gathered Thursday afternoon to share recaps of lectures they attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Morse High
Three Weeks at Columbia Theatre Delights Audiences
Lavish picturized version of Elinor Glyn’s spicy novel Three Weeks comes to Columbia Theatre for one day only next Friday. Matinee at 2 15, shows at 7 and 8 30. doors open 1 45 and 6 30. Tickets 20 cents orchestra 10 cents balcony. advance matinee seating advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Glyn
Columbia Theatre
New York Herald I
New York World
New York Evening Mail
Madaline Traverse
Queen
Dreamland showcases Ramona and stars in weeks program
The Heir to the Hoorah burro Ramona, a dramatic supporting star for Thomas Meighan and Anita King, debuts on stage at Dreamland Monday and Tuesday in The Heir to the Hoo rah. Nance O Neil brings The Witch to Dreamland next Wednesday and Thursday, with Liberty serials and more. Sessue Hayakawa leads The Soul of Kura San next Friday and Saturday, a Japanese American drama with Myr tle Stedman. the Federation of Churches hires Rev Milford Hall Lyon for a Dec 31 1916 to February evangelistic campaign in Portland led by a team of ten to twelve assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona
Burro
Thomas Meighan
Anita King
Dreamland
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount Theatres
Lasky Studio
Nance O'Neil
William Fox
Mexico
Miss O'Neil
Liberty
Fannie Ward
Sessue Hayakawa
Lasky
Myrtle Stedman
Paramount
Hayakawa
Miss Stedman
George Webb
Long Island
United States
Federation of Churches of
Our Own People and Visiting Residents Around Town
A list of local residents and visitors includes Mrs Edward Hawley in Portland and J F McCole on business there. Charles Nocton returns from a Boston trip. Frank Taylor visits Winthrop. William Borand weekends in Hallowell. Capt and Mrs J L Coombs in Boston. Mrs F B Torrey Jr visiting Bridgeport relatives. Annie Cutting of Portland spends days in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hawley
Portland
J. F. McCole
Charles Nocton
Boston
Frank Taylor
Winthrop
William Borand
Hallowell
J. L. Coombs
F. B. Torrey, Jr
Bridgeport
Conn
Annie Cutting
Miss Kimball's Gym Class Opens Saturday With Large Attendance
Miss Kimball led a juvenile gym session Saturday drawing a large turnout for the opening class. The brisk start showed strong community interest as children joined the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kimball
Local residents with brief visits and job changes
William Moore and Herbert S Harris visited up town on Monday. Barrett Potter of Brunswick and Frank W Perking spent short times in town. Mr and Mrs Lee Knox travel to Augusta for a visit. E B Smiths visited Boston briefly. C F Hollaway joined Packard Motor Co Boston branch. H L Norton returned to work after vacation. Frank DeWick of D T Percy store lives in Woolwich and works in Bath. Charles E Doten hosted Coffin family in Lewiston. Maurice Bacon joined Bliss Business College Bath Lewiston delegation. Lewis Kershner hosted by Lisbon Falls couple. James McKay at home with NY daughters near Druid Park. Frank Thompson moved family to Bath for Windlass work. J Arthur Stevens returned from Boothbay shipbuilding. Clarice Kinsman visited Hallowell guest of Bertha Overlock. P Hynes of Texas Steamship Co returned from Quincy after wife’s operation. she stable. Margaret and Minnie Hynes visiting with their father in Quincy. Peter Hynes called home due to mother’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
West Southport
Herbert S. Harris
Boston
Barrett Potter
Brunswick
Frank W. Perking
Lee Knox
Augusta
E. 8B. Smith
C. F. Hollaway
Packard Motor Co.l
H. L. Norton
M.C.R.R
Frank DeWick
D. T. Percy
Woolwich
Nathan E. Coffin
Charles E. Doten
Lewiston
Maurice Bacon
Bath
Bliss Business College
Lewis Kershner
William Kershner
Lisbon Falls
James McKay
New York
McKay
State Road
Druid Park
Frank Thompson
Small Point
J. Arthur Stevens
Popham
Boothbay
Quincy
Mass
Peter Hynes
Texas Steamship Co
Mr. Hynes
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Winter Street
Minnie Sample
Crawford Adams
Roselth Knapp Breed
Sumayer Attiyeh
Norah Johnson Barbour
Wesley Notes
Secretary of Agriculture
Northland
Bos Jton
Cape Cod Canal
Metropolitan Line
James S. Whitney
Mendelssohn Club
Cora F. Cressey
Oak
Frost
Rio de Janei- Rr
Y. M. C. A. Basketball
New Meadows
Mildred Verne Mitchell
Thomaston
Augusta General Hospital
Rockland
Courier-Gazette
Columbia
Priday
Kura
James F. Will Co
Fred Bubier
William Allard
West Litchfield
Howard Hawley
Eugene Annable
Elizabeth McAndrae
Miss Pletts
Miss McAndrae
Arthur
North
Charles M. Webber
Webber
Roy Meyers
Popham Beach
Lubec
W. H. Hawkes
Bedford St
Hawkes
Winter Harbor
Bath Iron Works
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