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Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
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On August 30 in Waterville, Maine, about 100 deaf mutes organized an association with elected officers including George W. Wakefield as president; a social meeting and sermon occurred, attended by notable figures, promising benefits for the community.
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DEAF MUTES
Organize an Association at Waterville,
Waterville, Aug. 30.
Maine deaf mutes to the number of 100 met here yesterday afternoon and organized an association by the election of the following officers: George W. Wakefield, Brownfield, president; Major P. Bicknell, Saco, secretary; Albert L. Carlisle, Bangor, treasurer. A social meeting was held last evening. Prof. Job Williams, principal of the Hartford School for Mutes, preached a sermon this afternoon. Much interest was manifested in the meetings. The representatives are an intelligent body of men and women. Prof. Job Williams of Hartford, Conn., Prof. Thomas L. Brown of Flint Institute, and Rev. Samuel Rowe, state missionary, were present and added greatly to the interest and value of the meeting, and it is confidently believed that this movement will result in great good to the deaf mutes of Maine and will be followed by permanent and combined action for their benefit.
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Waterville, Maine
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Aug. 30
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Maine deaf mutes numbering 100 met in Waterville to organize an association, electing George W. Wakefield as president, Major P. Bicknell as secretary, and Albert L. Carlisle as treasurer. A social meeting and sermon by Prof. Job Williams were held, with additional contributions from Prof. Thomas L. Brown and Rev. Samuel Rowe, expected to benefit the deaf mutes through permanent action.