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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
SCHOOL BOARD IN
REGULAR SESSION

The regular meeting of the Board or
Education was held Wednesday eve
ming in the aldermen's room in CITY
hall with Chairman Knight and men,
bers.. Brown, Cook and Jackson pres
ent. Roll of accounts No. 1894 carrying
n total of $492379 for common schools
and 1921 40 for the the high school was
passed. Miss Villa Russell was elected
a teacher in the Brook street school.
It was reported that in accordance
with the vote of the last meeting an
additional insurance of $500 had been
placed on the Brook street school. The
Superintendent of schools reported that
there were IS pupils in the new kinder
garten the past week and that he ex-
pected a number more as several peo-
pie had not sent their children to
school on account of the whooping
cough. He also reported that there
were 1899 pupils in the public schools
the last week of last term as against
1918 the last week of the first term in
1915, an increase of 220. sc of which
were accounted for in the kindergar-
tens which were not open last year, 40
in the high school and the remainder in
the common schools. He also reported
that the boilers in all of the school
buildings had been inspected by the
State boiler inspector and that he re-
ported them in good condition. He also
reported on the survey of the South
grammar school lot which shows some
dierences in the deeds covering the two
sections of the lot, but no action was
taken on the matter.
1t was voted to buy a new sewing
machine for the domestic science de-
partment of the schools and to also
buy text book for the use of the stu
dents in that department. The matter
Of lights in the Western avenue school
was left with the superintendent The
salary Of the janitor Of the South
grammar school was raised 81 per
week After some other discussion over
matters on which no action was taken
it was voted to adjourn after a short
session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
SK0WHECAN
ALUMNI NIGHT
SKOWHEGAN HIGH

One of the gayest and most delightful
occasions Of the holiday season ever par
ticipated in by Skowhegan people was
held Wednesday evening when Alumni
Night of the Skowhegan High school was
held under the auspices of the High
School Athletic Council in Grange hall.
The new auditorium had been made I'M
usually attractive with green and red
furnished music. The musicians occupies
seats behind a screen of low pines smoul-
dering with light. Huge leaves were hung
about the walls the electroliers were fes-
TONED with ferns and the light globes
we're tinted green and crimson.
The following members Of the alumni
served as patronesses: Mrs. ]. w. Blunt,
Mrs. r. T. Patten. Mrs. E. E. McNealey,
Mrs. F. w. Briggs. Mrs. H. l.. SWEET and
Miss Lena NJ. Wyman. They received at
the rest room entrance.
Many Of the alumnus were in attend
ance and there were many exquisite
gowns.
During intermission Sherman Shumway
an ex-graduate now senior at Bowdoin
College, speaking very briefly presented
school letters to the following members
Of 1916 football team: Cassimir Bison
(Capt), Libby Pulsifer. Adolph Gilblair.
Ralph Morrow, p. H. M. White, Arthur
Lewis, Elliot Chase. ANan Bucknam.
Clyde Badger. John French, Albert
Thompson and Harry st. Ledger. Each
man as he received his letter was loudly
cheered, John Taylor Of the senior class
leading in the yells. In the banquet room
a corps Of young ladies served refresh
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
Norman BaSSett
-.
Remains Officer
Savings Banks

Portland, Me, Dec DISQUALIFICATION
man l.. Bassett of Augusta was today re-
elected to the executive council of the
Savings Bank Association of Maine which
held it's annual meeting this morning in
the Congress Square Hotel here. About
70 representatives from savings banks in
every section of the State were in at
; tendance.
fsThe meeting was convened at Q, and
81 there was discussion of proposed
Schanees in the investment law of Maine.
sSOther matters which will probably be
sSDsppsht to the Legislatures attention
swere taken up. Approval was given the
: general idea of investment law change.
The change is aimed to make the law
as broad and simple as possible.
The meeting terminated with lunch
at r.
The following officers were reelected
President, Carleton +. Merrill, Skowhe-
gan; vice president. George H. Hopkins
Bangor; secretary, A. F. Drummond, Wa
terville; treasurer, Joseph Dane. Kenne-
bunk: executive council, Edwin Stone,
John A. Morrill,, Norman l.. Bassett, A.
A. Montgomery and John A. Waterman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
Small Jury Visits Scene
Of Fire at Lake Ossipee

Ossipee. N. H., Dec. 27.-The spot
Wnere the body of Mrs. Florence Airline
Small was found on Sept. 20 in the
ruins OF her burned cottage on the
snore OF Lake Ossipee was pointed out
today to the jury selected for the trial
OF the woman's husband, Frederick l..
Small, who is charged with her MUIR
der. Beside the jury stood the pris-
oner, sobbing most of the time, deputy
sheriffs. Judge John Kivel, who is pre-
siding at the court session, the official
tstenographer, counsel and newspaper
men.
County Solicitor Walter D. H. Hill
indicated where the doors had been,
the position of a revolver relative to
the spot where the body was found.
the site of Smalrs workshop in the
neighboring cottages.
| Sydney F. Stevens for the defense
directed the jury's attention to a
hatchway door over a fight of steps
leading from the outside of the house
to the cellar and to cleat on the in
ner side which served as a fastening
for the door. Mr.. Stevens pointed out
that under this cleat when it was in
a position that would leave the door
unfastened, the paint was scarcely
damaged while the rest of the door
| had been scorched and partly burned
away.
Support for Defense
| 1t is understood that the defence will
contend that this evidence supports its
I theory that in Smalls absence tramp
entered the house, killed Mrs. Small. set
the fire and left by a hatchway door.
i leaving it unfastened. The state asserts
that Small, after shooting his wife. beat
ing her over the head and strangling her,
| went away, leaving some device that
would start the fire hours after he had
departed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
ROGER DRURY is
RICH SEA PRIZE

Nantucket. Mass Dec. 27.-The fisher
1olk at Great Point secured a rich prize
today when they brought into port here
apparently seaworthy, the three masted
schooner Roger Drury which was aban-
doned yesterday by her crew. The men
or the Drury had reported that their
vessel was In sinking condition. The
hshermen who went cut to her in the
small steamer Petrol, however. found
her riding the seas easily. With the
price Of tonnage unusually high their
salvage reward is expected to prove
large. The Roger Drury was bound
from New York for st. John. N. B.
The schooners Daniel McLoud and
Ravola. the latter of British registry
which were thrown on the rip at Great
Point in yesterdays gale. probably will
go to pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
FAIRFIELD
Junior League Society of Meth.
Odist Church Elects Officers
Cli0nea Club Holds Annual
Christmas Tree - Basketball
Game This Evening - Late
Local News Briefs and Per-
sOnals

At a recent meeting of the Junior
League Society of the local Methodist
church the following slate of officers was
elected to serve during the ensuing year:
Superintendent, Mrs. George Ellsworth;
assistant superintendent, Miss Vivian
Smith, president. Phillip Parlin; first vice
president, Miss Susan Hatch; second vice
president, Miss Camilla Longley; third
vice president, Miss Mildred Wotten;
fourth vice president, Miss Emma Tozier;
fifth vice president, Miss Elizabeth
Fletcher; secretary Mrs. George Ellis
worth; treasurer, Miss Romayne Perry;
organist, Miss Vivian Smith and Miss Ell
sic Perry. The members of the league
will give a Christmas tree to the poor
children of the village on Friday after
noon at o'clock, to take place at tho
Methodist church vestry. Any who wish
to contribute in any way for this cause
are requested to leave the same at the
church any afternoon this week.
The local basketball fans will be
treated generously this evening, as the
local Fairfield Braves are to oppose the
Waterville High school All-Stars, a
game which always proves interesting,
owing to the great rivalry between the
teams of Waterville and this town.
The lineup for the locals will be the
same as in former games played this
season. A preliminary game between
the basketball teams from the Baptist
and Methodist churches will also be
played. This is the second game of a
series to be played between these two
teams and the Methodist quintet are
out for revenge for the defeat they
suffered from these same opponents a
few weeks ago. The first game will be
called at 7.45.
Harvey Doe of Palermo. student
at Bowdoin College, was calling on
friends and relatives in town on Wed.
nesday before returning to his studies.
Miss Ida Fletcher, who has been
confined to her home on West street
by illness, is reported as improving
daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Stoves Of North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28

PoHnal, who were recently married
at the home of the bride, are passing a
few days in town at the home Of Mr..
Steves' parents. Mr. and Mrs. FRED
Stoves on Gibson street
All members Of the senior depart
ment Of the Baptist Sunday school are
cordially invited to attend the annu-
al Christmas tree exercises to be Civ
en- at the church vestry this evening.
Miss Ruth Hatch, who recently un,
derwent A surgical operation at Gray's
hospital in Waterville. has returned
to her home on Silver street and is
much improved in condition, she being
able to sit up for a short time each
day.
The regular monthly meeting of the
w. c. T.. U. will be held this afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Charles Wheeler
on Elm street. The regular business
meeting will be followed by literary
program.
The members of the Clionea Club
held their annual Christmas tree exer-
cises at the home of Mrs Fred Rollins
on Main street Wednesday afternoon.
All received gifts which were given
~ .SAuU AAC1AOcIS " OU0 announcer anu
hitting refreshments were served.
Harry Barney has returned to his
duties in Augusta after passing a few
days in town. the guest Of relatives.
Members of the Christmas club will
be entertained Friday by Mrs. Bert
Williamson and Mrs. L. S. Bray, the
event being a covered dish dinner to
be served at the home of Mrs. Will
hanson on Lower Main street. Fol-
lowing the feast the regular meeting of
the club will be held
The members of the G. F. club will
be entertained Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. George Wilson on New
hall street.
Harry Leighton has returned to his
duties at Island Falls. after passing
several days in town, a guest at the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Leighton of Main street.
The annual Christmas tree for men,
bers of the Past and Present Club will
be held this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. F. ]. Robinson, High street. AS
arrangements have been made for a
full attendance, all members are re-
quested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
Wonderful Carving.

DR.. Peter Oliver, who lived in Eng
land during the early part Of the eight
eenth century. tells Of seeing carved
cherry stone which would be wonder
even In this age Of fine tools and fine
workmanship. The stone was one
from a common cherry, and upon it
were carved the heads of 124 popes,
kings, queens, emperors, saints, etc.
Small as they must necessarily have
been, 1t is announced on the authority
Of Professor Oliver that with a good
glass the heads Of the popes and kings
could readily be distinguished from
those Of the queens and saints by their
miters and crowns. The gentleman
who brought this little wonder to Eng
land purchased it in Prussia, allowing
the original owner $4,000 for his treas
ure. Think Of it-$25, 900 for a cherry
seed!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
PaH.Jaynes

James Nathaniel Paff and Miss Mar
garet Dora Jaynes were united in mar
riage Wednesday evening at o'clock
at the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
Irwin Thomas, on Center street place,
Rev. Henry Clay Turner of the Pleas
ant street Methodist church officiating.
The groom was attended by Mark ].
Bartlett as best man and the bride was
attended by Miss Freida knauff as
maid of honor. The ring bearer was
Master Howard Thomas. a nephew of
the bride. The double ring service was
used. The bridal party entered the par
lors which had been beautifully deco
rated for the occasion to the strains of
the wedding march played by Mrs B.
p. Hurd. The bride was most beau
tifully gowned in white silk with lace
and pearl trimmings. Only the imme-
diate families of the contracting par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28

Returning from the scene of the muir.
der the jury's attention was called to
the lonely road through the woods about
a mile in length from the lake to the
main highway. The jurors were then
driven to the village of Mountain View
where they boarded a train for Ossipee
Small took on Sept. q when he left his
home and started for Boston. The jury
had made their journey Of five miles from
the courthouse to the cottage in a large
pung drawn by four horses, while Small
and his guards were conveyed in small
er Sleigh Automobiles carried the rest
of the party.
The Jury Completed
The jury was completed today. County
Solicitor Ham is expected to outline the
states case at the opening Of court to-
morrow morning and the introduction OF
evidence will begin soon after.
The jurors selected are James M.
Sullivan of Moultonboro, aged rs. who
gives his business as taking care OF
summer folk, John E. Eastman of
Bartlett, aged "a, an automobile driv-
err and repair man, Maurice P. Den
nett of Tuftonboro. aged 80, a farm
err, Arthur Wiley Of Albany, aged 49,,
hosting engineer and farmer. The
above four were accepted yesterday af-
ternoon before court adjourned while
the following eight were selected today:
Elmer L. Berry of Moultonboro, As, a
farmer, Victor Staples, %, of Madison,
a farmer, Elmer c. Goodwin, 80, of
Moultonboro. a carpenter and farmer,
James Welch of Tamworth, aged 20,
lumber business and farmer, John b.
Whitaker of Conway, 46, carpenter,
Frank C. Boughton of Conway, 81, a
farmer. Frank A Whitney, SO, of Tam
worth, farmer. Otis A. Hersey, SO, Of
Tuftonboro, a farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28

ties were present at the ceremony.
Following the wedding Mr.. and Mrs.
Paff left for a short wedding trip, af-
ter which they will make their home
at Bridgeport. Conn. Mrs Paff is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Jaynes
and has always lived in this city, She
is a graduate of the public schools of
this city and until recently has been
employed in the Office of the kennebec
Gas & Fuel Co. Mr.. Paff is a native of
Redding, Pa, and is an expert on gas
lighting and was for a time employed
by the kennebec Gas & Fuel Co. of
this city and now holds a fine posi-
ton at Bridgeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
FARM LOAN BANKS
Continued. from Page One)

farmer borrowers and thereby the farm
loan board. The permanent directors
will serve three years and receive per
diem compensation, as in the case Of
federal reserve bank directors.
Each borrower must subscribe to
stock in the bank from which he bor-
rows to the extent of per cent. of his
loan and the original subscribers to
the capital stocks are required to sur
render their holdings as they may be
needed to meet this situation.
In designating locations for the
banks the board was guided chiefly by
the needs Of rural sections. This has
resulted in placing only two of the -
banks in New England and Middle At
lantic states, the chief center of popu-
latlon. Three go to the South, five to
the farming states of the Middle West
and two to the Pacific coast
Official Statement
In determining the Federal land
bank districts and in designating the
cities within such district where sew
eral land banks shall be located" the
Official announcement says 1.-The Fed
eral farm loan board has given care
ful consideration to the farm loan
needs of the country. The board held
public hearings in nearly every state
IN the union and in this manner COL
lected information of great value in
determining its decision.
Every reasonable opportunity has
been afforded applicant cities to fur
nlsh evidence to support their claim as
locations of Federal land banks. More
than rs cities applied to be designated
as the headquarters of bank and
were heard through representative
committees and individuals"
Capital Of $75o,0o0 for Each Bank
Almost the first work of the banks
after approving and issuing loans will
be the issuance of farm loan bonds. a
new form of security in this country.
The bonds will be issued in denomina-
lions as small as $25, it is expected.
and will bear interest at rate ono
per cent less than the interest rate
charged farmers on their loans.
Interest Rate Not Settled
What this interest rate will be had not
definitely been determined. It is limited
by law to maximum Of per cent The
expectation is that it will not exceed 81
per cent. at first and subsequently may
be lowered
Loans on farm land are limited by the
law to so per cent. of the value Of the
land and may be payable in from five to
40 years. AS fast as loans are made bonds
will be issued to cover them. so that at
no time. under the present plan, will a
banks entire capital be tied up in loans
to the detriment of other applicants.
To Employ Expert Bank Clerks
One of the chief tasks now confronting
the board is to find experienced employees
for the new banks. More than 5000 appli-
cations for positions have been received.
The appointments will be exempt from
civil service regulations but the board
intends to assemble corps Of mon ex-
perienced in banking.
The head of each bank will be desig-
mated as the registrar. They probably
will be residents of districts involved and
preferably attorneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28

Bequests aggregating $4,000 were
made to the American Board of For
eign Missions, the Maine Bible So
eiety. the Good Will Home Associa-
ton and Maine Missionary Society in
the will of Miss Mary F. Kellogg of
dorham. who died Dec. s while visit
ing at Sherman Mills. The will. which
is dated Dec. IS, 1909, and witnessed by
John A. Waterman, Lewis r. john
son and Charles w Harding, was filed
thursday in the Cumberland probate
court. John A. Waterman is named as
EXECUTOR and trustee of the residue of
me estate which is to be disposed of
I" private requests.
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Through its
Advertising
A Store
d" Speaks"

Tho spirit, the character, the poll.
4oIss and practices Of the store 40 a.
service .institutlon show, and ars1
iIIuminsd, through ks advertising. |
To many this "voies' 10 familiar
Yons, carrying the new message ef1
Dan old friend. To othsrs-always TO-
some who read this nswspapsr-stl
10 . now voice, making its inpres.
]sion upon them for the first time. Id
= Il wins either immediate conf.
! dsnee, or immediate dislike. Whom
you hear voice for the first time,
>either over tho phone or In more
1intimate conversation, you form a.
lasting impression Of the tempsra'
ment, character and personality Of r
$the taIker. In some such measuref
lyou also form an impression Of a
business through reading its ad. |
1vertising. II the "voiee" 10 boast.
%fuI. vague, arrogant, the impressiont
will last Ione-and to the disad. !
vantage Of the merchant. II il In.
$spires confidence, II it has the rinsY
Aof genuineress, Of friendIiness, Il is,>
indeed, "the voice that wins"
= Merchants should try to get ths>
4 detached view Of their advertisins-l
the view Of tho reader of il. They
vshould try to make Ii TRUTH.Y
SFJLLY REFLECT THE SPIRiT\
loF THE STORE. |
The most successful advertisers
do this. Tho advertising, always,
>pictures the store-earries some of1
Athe spirit cf the store management
to every reader-impresses the
stores policies and practices of
&SER"ICE and Of DEPENDABiL.$
A,TY. !
! See that "the voice" Of your store
rirs- *rue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
EAST POND ROAD

MIR. Skillings is hauling wood for
Charles Roberts of this vicinity.
Miss Ermina Perkins was a caller in
this neighborhood Monday
The neighbors were very sorry to
hear that Will Perkins lost his horse
recently.
Mrs. Ella Lambert Of Lawrence,
Mass, returned to her home Friday
last. after short visit with her ia
ther, Chas. Roberts.
Misses Rosa and Mildred Moody are
at home on a three-weeks vacation.
There was a Christmas tree at Mr..
and Mrs. Erwin Palmer's. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Perkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
OAKLAND
Anon Lodge, l. o. o. F., Elects
Officers for Ensuing Year
Tuesday Club Enjoys a Fine
Program Large Party En-
tertained and Dined by I. Tai
berth - Late Local News
Events of Special Interest

Anon Lodge, l. o. o. F., held a regular
meeting Tuesday evening and election Of
officers took place with the following re-
suits Noble grand, Charles D. Clark
vice grand, Sargie L. Warren; secretary,
Albert H. Lord; treasurer, Fred Hallett.
A special meeting of the Masonic or
der was held Wednesday evening with the
work of Mark Master Mason's degree.
Miss Alice Spenser has returned home
from a visit with her father in Bangor
and friends at Green Lake for over
Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28

and family. Chas. Roberts and family
and John Smith.
Several said the tree was the pref
test they had seen for years. VIII
Perkins acted as Santa and his wife
delivered the presents as he took them
from the tree. After nice program
two large layer cakes were served by
Miss Rosa Moody and Mrs. Ethel
Palmer. Then the ladies played games
and the gents smoked their new pipes
and talked Of olden times. They de-
parted for their homes at a late hour,
a fine time reported by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28

DR.. Arthur S. Phelps win welcome
all the members of the First Baptist
church at basket supper Thursday
night at $50. He will present report
showing the present condition of the
church in its various departments. c.
N. Perkins will also report as clerk.
The nominating committee, Hon. Hor-
ace Purinton, chairman. will report
and officers of the church will be elect
ed. The call of the roll will be conduct
ed by c. N. Perkins at 7.30.
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WITHHOLD ALL news
OF BRITISH SAIL|NGS

Boston, Dec 27.-News of movements of
British vessels sailing from this port will
he withheld by agents of the various
lines as the result of an order received
today from their head offices at Liverpool.
All sailing lists have been destroyed and
newspaper advertising of expected sail
ings has been withdrawn.
Similar" measures were recently an
nounced as effective at London but no
word Of restrictions on announcement at
American ports had been received in adj
vance of the cable orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-28
MAJOR CLAYTON DIES
AT FORT SAM HOUSTON

Washington. Dec. 27.-Major Powell
Clayton. formerly attached to the gen.
eral staff. war department and recently
assigned to. the 18th cavalry on the
Mexican border, died today at Fort Sam
houston. Tex, from injuries received
two weeks ago while schooling his horse
over the hurdles on the drill field. Maj
or Clayton was the son of former Gov
ernor Clayton of Arkansas.