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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
AR0OSTOOK FARMERS
MEMORABLE CONGRESS-

At an important meeting of the direc-
tors Of the Aroostook Federation Of
Farmers. in Caribou. recently the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted and
sent to Maine senator's and representa-
tiyes:
We. the Aroostook Federation u
Farmers, representing the six thousand
farmers of Aroostook county. respect
fully, but emphatically protest agains:
the appropriating of C00Oo. 900 or Of any
sum to reclaim swamps. deserts ana
cut over lands.
Better farms, better homes. better
markets are obtainable at less cost n
regions already developed. These al
opportunity for service men. farm ten
ants. hired men now on farms. other
farmers or would be farmers.
There are thousands of farms in the
less than the land cost to clear, and in
hundreds. of instances for less than the
buildings would cost to build. We have
better land nearer markets that farm
to clear if the land could be bought,
and the wood and timber would pay for
All men and women who prove cap
sss 81 fFps an be ar Hsasd
ready we'll established federal farm
loan system. supplemented by an
agricultural bank in each State to
finance second mortgages and to sup
ply working capital. We protest against
being taxed to reclaim vast areas OF
worthless swamps and deserts. Their
subsidized products will compete I'M
fairly with our produce. Transforming
into loss our present meager profit de-
pressing the value of our farms, with
out corresponding benefit to the subsi-
died farmers or to the consumers.
II the Congress insists upon the max.
Ing the grant. against which we en-
phatically protest. we respectfully de-
mand the sum applicable to any state
be limited strictly to the amount of
federal reclamation bonds sold to the
citizens Of that state. Thus the money
shall be Used within the State that fur
nished 1t, instead Of taxing us to send
our young people away to distant Sec
lions. there to create new competition
against ourselves.
Passed unanimously by the Board Of
Directors June II. 1919
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

Pittston schoolhouse for the purpose
of organising q Sunday School.
Evelyn Grant of Troop I. Boy
Scouts Of Gardiner, left Friday for
Pleasant Pond where the boys will
enjoy a weeks camping.
Friends OF Mrs. Altefa Putnam,
who is passing few weeks with Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Putnam at Randolph,
will be glad to know she is rapidly
gaining from her recent serious i'll.
ness.
The Kings Daughters met with
Mrs. Lille Grant Thursday afternoon
and tackled "a heavy quilt. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. Olga
Gordon Thursday afternoon. July Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

A horse hanging in the branches of q
tree was the unusual sight witnessed
near the house Of the Baltimore
Motor Club at Ferry Bar. The horse
which had been grazing in q pasture
had got in its uncomfortable position
by falling 10 feet from q bank that
overtopped the tree. A man. looking
up. was startled to sec four hoofs
jutting through the leaves and
swinging madly back and forth. A
moment later tho hoofs became still.
The horse had wrapped his legs
around the tree. clutchinx desperate
~ to prevent further fall. He was
finally lowered. uninjured. by using
q block and tackle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
LTTCHFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Chase and Miss
Alice Bishop Of Augusta were week,
end guests Of Mr.. and Mr.. Denntl
Bishop.
Miss Ina Gowsll has gone to Kenn~.
bunk Beach to pass the summer.
A Sing" will b held at the home o.
Mr. and Mrs. Adslbert Hartman Thurs
day evening.
Wilbur Gowell has proved himsell
quite hunter. On Tuesday he shot
four crows which he hung in his corn
field as a warning to others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
British Fireplace
Too Old Fashioned

London-The government plan to
build 100000 houses for workmen
within the next few years apparently
has aroused the British public to de-
mand abolition Of the archaic Eng
lish fireplace. and substitution Of the
American steam heating system for
homes. The demand is voiced by
numerous contributors to the Lon
don newspapers.
III had my way would at once
send out a commission Of British
architects to America and Canada to
learn there the elements Of the BUSH
ness Of building homes and equip
ping Them" declares one writer.
zone fundamental defect runs
through practically all British
houses OF whatever grade" ne con-
tinues. "They depend for their heat
ing on fires. Now the English fire is
an admirable invention from every
aspect except that of utility and
cleanliness. It is cheerful, compan-
ionAble. soporinc. sentimental-an
altogether delightful thing to have
in . room. It has. however, two
vital drawbacks. 1t does not heat and
It is abominably dirty.
Il mean that 1t does not heat prop
erly. It's radius 10 50 limited that
over half an average English draw
ing room Is not used in winter time.
To move twelve feet away from the
fireplace is to leave the Tropic Of
Capricorn and enter the Arctic cir
Gle, while as for sitting comfortably
near the window. the thing is in
conceivable.
In the second place, even within
it, meager radius. a IRE never does
it, work thoroughly. 1t never warns
you all over. One side Is grilled, the
other Is UNDERGONE. Your face is
aSlow. your back a ripple Of icicies."
The writer called attention to the
acknowledged fact that in spite Of
the labor Of carrying coal for crate
Ares, fully 80 per cent. Of the heat 10
wasted going up the chimney.
"Could anything be more barbar-
Gus, more expensive or more en-
cieut1" asks the writer. I'VE shall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
Miiiinoekst Man Assaulted

A. Everett Mears. superintendent
Of q pulp wood mill at East MIL
linocket. was brought to a hospital at
Bangor Thursday morning for treat
ment Of fractured jaw. cuts aud
bruises received when he was at
tackled by a man whom he recognized
as discharged employee. The man
hit Mears over the head with a piece
of loaded pipe. Sheriff Fernandez -
sending out requests to city and town
officers for the arrest and deten-
ton Of Martin Labolis. a Pole. who
10 charged with the assault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

F104y marked the clOoluS OF Tue
public schools Of the town. Among
the pleasant events In school life
were several little affairs at the
Leavitt street school buildings. The
students in the Garfield building
had visitors in the 9Th grade room.
the principal, Miss Addie N.
SWANS room. There was an ex.
hibition Of the drawing done by the
pupils and some very fine specimens
Of school drawing were shown. This
included beside maps, various
sketches, including some from life.
Some ~ pupils were promoted and
every child had q graduation story.
There was a recitation in history
and singing. In the room Of the
principal, Miss Gertrude Townsend
Green at the Lincoln building a
guest day was observed with a
large number Of smaller children
as visitors. Stories and songs fur
nished pleasant entertainment. The
kindergarten pupils enjoyed a pic
mic at the park under the direction
Of their teachers. Mrs. Harry Day
and Miss Dorothy Day.
The stage setting for this gradua-
ton was unusually beautiful. ar
ranged under the direction of Miss
Oak. Arbor effects were used with
great baskets of flowers, suspended
from the over-framework. Back of
the benches where the graduates sat
vines and flowers were climbing in
realistic fashion. Music for the &C.
casion was superbly rendered by a
large orchestra directed by Elmer E.
Towne. The devotions were con-
Quoted by Rev. George Merriam. A
large number Of former graduates
and the Junior class occupied seats
in the body Of the house.
The Catholic Order of Foresters
has leased for a five year period the
Heselton hall in the Reporter build
ing. They will occupy the entire
floor. taking over the main hall IN
addition to the one which they &C.
cupied before the damaging fire to
the Heselton property. The order
has been meeting in Convent hall.
Deputy Sheriff r. B. Cole accom-
panied Master Stillman Gordon to
South Portland Friday. where he
will see that the lad is placed IN
the Reform School.
The members of the Snowbound
Club were delightfully."- entertained
at a yellow tea Thursday by Mrs.
Abbie Roginson at her home. The
club, which has been meeting 80
years ago last February. is COM
posed of former Relief Corps men,
bers and had originally a member
ship of twelve. It was an agree
ment Of the organization that as
members passed away, new ones
should be added and now there are
just half of the original number.
The deceased members are: Mrs. r.
r. Buck. Mrs. Lewis Anderson. Mrs.
Zenas Vaughan. Mrs. George SAT-
ford, Mrs. Llewelyn Goodwin and
Mrs. Hanson. Tufts. The members
living, all Of whom were present at
the meeting of Thursday, are: Mrs.
Frank Bickford, Mrs. c. Davis Mil
Ter, Mrs. Vesta Webb, Mrs. O. s.
Dealey. Mrs. Helen 8. Brown and
the hostess on this occasion, Mrs.
Robinson. The tea was daintily
served. yellow flowers being used.
while the dainty china was yellow
and white. 1t was q very pleasing
effect and Q delicious refreshment
course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
SOLON

The Commencement exercises of
the Scion High school were held un
Thursday evening, June 10 at Cara
funk hall. beginning at o'clock,
IN the presence Of large gathering,
all OF whom were greatly interested
and pleased with the program, which
follows: PROFESSIONAL; Invocation,
Rev. T. B. HIATT; music; Salutatory,
Flora Sarai Head: Glass History,
Mary Elizabeth Vittora Paul;
music: Class Will, Joseph Young;
Class Poem. Mildred Erma Lucille
Padham; music; Class Prophecy.
Blanche Lillian Davis: Presentation
Of Gifts, Arthur Sted; Glass Ode.
Florence Leona Wiley: Valedictory.
Doris Elizabeth Althea Rowell;
music: Presentation Of Diplomas,
Supt. Mrs. L. A. Bradbury; Benedic-
ton.
The class Of 1919 includes: Joseph
Young. president: Mary Vittora
Paul, vice president: Doris Rowell,
secretary: Arthur Sted, treasurer:
Blanche L. Davis. Flora S. Head,
Mildred E: l.. Padham and Florence
L. Wiley.
The school officers are: PRINCIPAL.
]. Maurice Lane: first assistant.
Miss Hester Pullen; second assist
ant, Clifford Reynolds.
The class colors are green and
white; the class flower, red rose:
class motto. by Our Own Efforts
We Hope to Rise"
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mahoney went
to Pennington by auto Thursday to
attend the graduation exercises of
tho Normal School, their daughter
Emma being a member of the
class:
DR.. Willard Paul of Boston is a
guest At the home of Mrs. Nellie
Mr.. and Mrs. thomas Fallon
passed Wednesday afternoon IN
Madison.
Mrs. Mary French has returned
from visit Of several weeks with
relatives in Vermont.
Mrs. EVE Baker drove up from
Skowhegan Thursday to attend the
graduating exercises.
J. L.. Foss, Emil Andrews and
Thomas Cross, Jr., are each driv-
ing a new car, recently purchased.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Magoon, with
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. French drove +"
Pittsheld Sunday in the Magoon
auto and all took dinner at the
Lancey House.
Rev. Arthur Phelps. d. D.. of
Watervills delivered the Bacca-
laureate address to the graduating
class OF Scion High school and their
friends Monday evening in the
Congregational church. His subject
was Tomorrow"
Cowan Priest Is home from U. cf
n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
PITTSTON

NORTH-Mrs. Fred Jones left Sun.
day for Boston and vicinity where she
will be the guest OF relatives and
friends. for several weeks.
Mrs. Mary Miller is stopping in
Gardiner with friends. for an in
definite time.
1t IL hoped that much interest wifi
be shown and goodly number may
be present next Sunday at 30 when
a meeting will be held at North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
December 10th, 1917.

December 10th, 1917.
II was a great sufferer from Rheu-
matism for over 16 years, l consulted
specialists, took medicines, used
lotions; but nothing did me good.
Then, I began to use "F'ruit-a-
tives:" and in Is days, the pain was
easier and the Rheumatism was bet
ter. Gradually, Fruit "a tives" over
came my rheumatism; and now, for
five years, I have had no return of
the trouble. Also, had severe Ecze-
ma and Constipation. and Fruit a
tives" relieved me of these COM
plants: and gave me a good appe-
tfte; and il every way restored me
to health p. H. McHUGH.
SOC. a box. 6 for $3.50. trial size Csc.
At all dealers or sent on receipt of
price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

never have either sanity or COM
fort In our homes until we adopt the
central heating system (steam or hot
air furnaces) spread warmth
throughout the house. not In patches,
and burn wood on the hearth to sup
ply the element Of cheerfulness with
a minimum Of trouble and dust"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

A. warrant calling for q special
town meeting for Saturday. June II.
has been posted at Sanford. The two
important articles in the warrant are
to eco IL the town will vote to raise
the salaries Of the police officers and
to repeal the town ordinance which
,p1ohibits the. sale OF drsEQrks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

Christ Church: At the 1890 service
on Sunday the rector will speak on
the Nation Wide Campaign. After
two years Of preparation this great
work Is now being launched and is
destined to prove the most momen-
tous undertaking ever undertaken by
the Episcopal church in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
LOCAL NOTICE

Brown and Merrill. G. E. Hunting
ton and Bradley Smith. horseshoers
in Gardiner and Randolph will be
closed all day July and s. Open
$50 morning, close at 1880 Satur-
days in July and August ju26-27-2Ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

Rev. Langdon Quimby was a visit
or in Portland Friday. meeting there
his daughter. Mrs. David Jameson
and her son. Of Haverhill. Mass, who
returned with him for a visit here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

Bells Forkdip double mint choc-
olates only acc Id. Diploma choco-
lates 49c lb. Chocolate Chinas ACC
Id. Special sale on aluminium ware.
Beanes Drug Store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

Will serve limited amount Of chick
en- dinners Sunday from 2 to 3. Ad-
wise those wishing to come to call
Gardiner 111-2. Ye Old Peacock
Tavern, Brunswick Rd., Pleasant
Pond. june20-2l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
GARDINER

Galen A. SWEET of Enfield is visit
ing his sister, Miss Doris SWEET.
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tendent Of Public Schools
were 81 graduates.

The summer cottage nea, W.. HT
Park. Rockport. owned by .s.,rrls.er
bert L. Shepperd. was Wv. YIN crcs
destroyed by fire Of unkho. :. 49,
Saturday afternoon. Loss
$1,000. partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

Dan c. Tasker Of Northern avenue
reports the first green peas Of the
season. The variety Is Alaska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
Pennington Normal Graduation

Graduating exercises at Farming.
ton State Normal School took place
Thursday evening at Merrill Hall
The program included an address by
Dr.. samuel lcChord Crothsrs OF
Cambridge. Mass. The diplomas
ware presented by Augustus C.
Thomas Of Augusta. State superin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

Exercises in Town Schools Last DayCathoic Fores
tiers Have New Home-Sno wbomd Club Entertained
Bates Professor in Congreg atona Pulpit SundayMount
Moriat Council Election
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

In the absence Of Rev. c: H. Nc
Elhiney Sunday at tho Congrega-
tional church the pulpit will be sup
Piled by Prof. Hartwell Of Bates
College. He will speak at both the
forenoon and evening service. Rev.
Mr.. Mckinney will preach before
the Masons at Princeton on Sunday
He will reach home Monday night.
A party composed Of c. NJ. Holt,
Adam Simpson, L. H. Goldsmith,
Walter H. Hight and Frank r.
Madden went to Clinton Thursday
evening to participate in the 50th
celebration in the p ue Lodge #
Masons in that place..
Postmaster and Mrs. Clarence
Mantor have returned from West
brook and Pennington where they
attended the graduating exercises
in the Seminary at Westbrook and
the Normal School at Farmingtoh.
It will be of interest to local people
to learn that the youngest daught-
er Of the couple. Lois c. Mantov.
who graduated from Westbrook
Seminary was awarded Scholarship
honors. She had attended the insti-
tuition but thirteen weeks, having
left the local high school at that
time to enter the Seminary. Out Of
a class Of % Miss Mantor was one
out Of seven to receive such honors,
the highest the class membership
receives. Her conamencement es-
say to which this honor entitled her
was New Ideas on Education
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
Newcombe. Sawyer

Walter o. Newcombe of Madison
and Una Sawyer also Of Madison
but formerly Of Jackman were mar
ried here during the day Of June IL
by Rev. c. H. Mckinney, pastor cl
the Island avenue Congregational
church.
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Boston

People in this section will wish to
extend well wishes to Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie r.. Ellis who were married
Thursday last in Augusta by Rev.
w. J. Layton. The bride before her
marriage was Miss Wilma n. Bos-
ton Of Canaan. daughter Of Wilton
Boston Of that town. The groom II
a farmer Of this place. but IL a
native Of California. He 10 the son
SkoXhaRan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

The following have been elected
by Mount Moriah Council T. 1. NJ.
Edward F. Merrill: D. NJ. Joseph p
Oak; c. w. p, Walter P. Ordway:
The Washington times., 1919-10-05

throughout, which meant rugs. furniture.
paintings. crystal and every imaginable
household article In the meantime, while
al this was going on, the tale Of Miss ne
LamaFs wealth and Of her expenditures
was spread abroad. and her life vas made
miserable by Would-bs sultoFs who longsd
10 marry her and help spend her millions
Driven desperate before her home Was
halt ready, the heiFass packed her trunks
fed 70 California and hid herself On q quiet
resort where no one knew OF her wealth,
She has said recently that q her former
allowance had been larger and she had
been more used % keeping hpnae ln q pre-
tentious manner she would not have gone
"a so deeply when her father died.
Miss Holman win not suhar IN this way
from lack Of financial experience. She
already understands her bank account
and, her friends say, never has any diai'
Guilty On making her checking account bah
anee with the banks giatomentl FoF The
next year her expenditures win be com
paFaiively small, for, being Oh deep monfn-
ing, she win not make her debut neither
win she give OF attend entertainments Ql
any sort She has, however, q very dal-
Dite schedule planned Cor the four years
before she comes into her principal Of
e2,s00,000
For the upkeap Of her cars, which this
Winter win include q limousine, she esti-
mates twelve thousand dollars 9 year,
This amount allows Tor but one chauffeur.
Her new car win probably cost from six
% ten thousand dollars, depending on the
make end the luxury of iis fittings. For
clothing, which, roughly speaking, meaPs
tailored suits, day and evening dresses,
coats Of fur. satin and cloth. sport clothes,
lingerie, shoes, stockings and fuTs, she
allows ten thousand dollars
For her personal maid and toilet incl
dentais $500 Is allotted; this covers man
touring and hairdFessing.
For cultural purposes, such as the con-
The Washington times., 1919-10-05

schooling, etc The court refused this raise
and 20 the poor little rich girl viii haVe
% struggle along on $4,000 a year until
ehe comes Of age Incidentally, when her
request was published in the newspapers,
the young girl got g letter from q sweat
shop worker who wrote that az she had
difficulty in making both ends meet on
$4,000 q year he would be glad 20 marry
her and share his eighteen dollars 8 week
with her. While this d beside the question
Il proves that Il takes an sorts OF incomes
70 make up this world.
Newport aa ven as New York, lost its
breath when the terms Of Mr.. Hoffman .
win became known, Cor despite the great
fortunes that louriah in the ranks OF fash.
topabie society, ~ young girls Do not have
such unFe9trieted incomes % play with.
There ig CoFnelia Vanderbilt, foF eEamnlo,
the only child Of the late George W. Van
derbilt, who win have all his millions, as
wen as magnificent Biltmore, Ia AsheVTIe,
The Washington times., 1919-10-05

MF Hoffman built AFmeea Hall tor his
daughteF. There are few more lovely places
10 America than this great white mansion
set on TIE hills above Newport harboF. II
cost over two million dollars and thirty
men are needed % keep itg superb gar
dens n condition. For tie family of three
and their guests twenty-five house servants
are employed. FouFteon of these received
lseacies under AlF. Hoaman's Will AB Cor
motors. Mrs. Holman keeps six always in
commission for her own use and there are
usually I've others at the command Qf her
guests
This Is Just q bare outline % TIE luxury
that has surrounded Marian Holman since
her birth, and which defines her station
IN life" Always there have been trained
servants, skllfnl. teachers and careful
chaperOns % keep her from the rough
places in life. She has been educated ia
the most expensive schools and ha9 had
special teachers for French, German and
Italian. She is now being trained % art,
literature and music, for al girls of her
social position must be aba % discuss
such subjects intelligently.
Considering ell these things just how
can Miss Hoffman spend her income and
what win she gain By having 90 much
money at her own disposai3 10 dispose
of the last question hFEt, she win gain
experience IN the handling Of large sums
or money, 60 that when she comes into
her future fortune she will know the value
OF money. Much Of the extravaganza Of
women is due 70 the fact that they are
too often inexperienced as 10 the value Of
money, too unframed In business methods.
The girl who has had q small allowance
Is more apt 70 be eYtFavRgant IN her eE-
penditures when given a free hand than
her sister who has always had a large IN
come. Large fortunes necessarily carry
responsibility. Society realized this only
last year, when Miss Alice De Lamar
came into the many millions left her by
her father, Joseph De Lamar. During his
lifetime she had had q personal allowance
OF Eve thousand dollars and lived with
him iu the simple hroWnstoHe house on
Madison avenue
The minute the larger income was hers
Miss Alice, then about twenty-five years
OF age, gave up her former home and took
q twenty-five thousand dollar apartment
on Park avenue. This was necessary, che
explained, because she wanted q large
ballroom and e could be done BY taking
two apartments Of twelve rooms each and
having them made into one. Added 10 the
rent OF $4,000 was huge sum for alteFa.
tons and redecoTating TO suit her individ-
ual ideas.
This apartment had to be furnished
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