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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

The work on Hayden brook sewer
is nearly completed for this year. 900
feet having been laid. The last
blocks were laid Wednesday and but
the finishing up of the work remains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Tebbetts Of
Burleigh street will have for guests
today. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p. Hatch
OF Portland. MIR. Hatch was former.
~ State auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Malcolm FAIR Of the U. s. Navy.
arrived In the city Wednesday and
went to the home Of his parents in
Manchester where he win pass
Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Sidney Mattocks. who In living at
tie home of mis- brother. Perry Mat
tocks. is eonvalescing finely from his
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Cony Haskell has gone 70 China to
pass the Thanksgiving holiday with
his father, W. e. Haskell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mrs. Donald Flood of Winthrop.
Mass. and her young daughter 10 the
guest Of Mrs. Floods parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mrs. Fay Reynolds and children.
Ronald and Lucille. are guests OF
Mrs. Reynolds sister, Mrs. cony
Brown pt Nudd street for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Misses Nellie and Vivian Millikep
have arrived home from Bates college.
and will pass the Thanksgiving recess
with their parents. Governor and
Mrs. Carl E. Milliken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Morse went
to Dexter Wednesday to pass Thanks
giving with Capt. and Mrs. Charles
e. Dustin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Miss Pauline Herring Of Westbrcok
high school is the Thanksgiving
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e.
c. Herring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Miss Emily Martin OF the state hos
pital at Foxbo.o. Mass. is in the city
to pass Thanksgiving with her mother,
Mrs. J. B. Martin Of Sherwin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Word has been received by the fam
ily that yoseph Marchetti sailed Tues
day morning from New York tor Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Judge and Mrs. Warren c. Philbrook
will be Thanksgiving guests at the
home Of DR.. and Mrs. j. F. Hill on
Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L. Bachelor Of Col
leEe avenue will entertain today Mr..
Bachelors sister and her husband,
Mr. and Mrs. b. e. Stowe of Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George q. Patterson
went 70 China last evening to pass
Thanksgiving with Mr.. Fatterson's
fathsr, Frank Patterson :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mrs. q. c. HeEsing Of Main strsst.
who has been ILL., u rsportsd - im-
proving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mrs. Flora p. Norton, house moth
or at Mary Lowe hall went to her
home in Unitey Wednesday after
noon to pass the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

City Marshal and Mrs W. H. Muir
ray will entertain IT dinner today
Headquarters ofkieer Ralph Blunt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

station agent In Skowhsgan. MI.
and Mrs. Fiynt came to Skowhegan
from Pennington and have made
many friends during their residence
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Or. Il. s. Winslow left Wednesday
afternoon for Portland to pass
Thanksgiving with his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Fred Mckenzie of the Kennebec
Auto Company went to Beverly,
Mass. Wednesday where he will pass
Thanksgiving with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Holvay viii
entertain Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hoivay
at the Aelcbsr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Heminger will
be entertained at Thanksgiving dinner
today at the hcme of Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie w. Haney of Lawrence street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Charles 8. Towle Of Winthrop was
a caller wednesday upon friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Miss Eula Skinner went to Warren
Wednesday to pass the weekend at
her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25
Collins Part Owner Pittsfisld Club

Pittsfield, Mass, Nov. 24.-Jehn F,
Collins of the Chicago Americans, was
elected director of the Pittsfield
club of the Eastern League here to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando Kimbali
went to Harmony Wednesday after
noon to pass Thanksgiving with Mrs.
Kimbalrs mother, Mrs. 8. A. Haynes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mrs. Augusta Bailey will be the
guest of her son, Ralph Bailey Of
Portland for Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

The public schools OF the city
closed Wednesday for the remainder
Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25
Mr.. WiIiiam p. aaiIay

The remains Of Mrs. William r. Bailey.
wifs Of the late william r. Bailey. who
died st Der home in Maiden. Mess, Sstur-
day night. we're brought TO Skowhegsn for
burial Wednesday in the fam
lily lot in the Southside GEM
etery. Mrs. bailey was be-
fore her marriage Miss Jane 8. Merrill The
remains were accompanied BY . son, vii.
liam n. Bailey, and two Daughters. Miss
Edith Bailey and Mrs. Richard Turner. The
Beieys formerly lived on Bailey street and
Mr.. Bailey was'a manufacturer Of oileloths
here for many years. Mrs. Bailey was the
stepdaughter of Mrs. Mildred ID, Colby.
who resided on Pleasant street before
going to Maiden 10 live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Miss Virginia Frost went to her
home in Unity Wednesday to pass
the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Fred E. PooIer is passing Thanks
giving with his sister in Augusta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25
Frank o. Heseiton


Frank d. Heselton passed away at
his home in East Skowhegan early
Wednesday morning, after a long ILL
ness. Mr.. Heselton was the son of
William G. and Elizabeth Baker Hes
elton and was born in North Arson
10 years ago. Mr.. Heselton made his
home in North Arson until about %
years ago, when he came to Show
hogan. He was lumberman and
farmer the most of his life. The fam
lily home for many years was on Hes
elton street and he was for some time
associated with his brother in con-
Quoting Hotel Heseiton, which was
located where the Municipal building
now stands.
Mr.. Heselton was twice married but
his wives have passed away. Three
brothers, Alphonso. William and Mar
tin b.. all of Skowhegan survive. The
funeral service will be held Friday at
l1.30 A. NJ. in the vestry Of the Con-
gregational church and Rev. Charles
H. Mckinney of Madison, formerly
pastor of the Federated church. will
ofiiciate. Burial will be at the South
side cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Stanley Wilcox of Winsiow and Guy
Parker Of Western avenue went to
Burnhsm "wednesday on . hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

The public library will be closed
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Miss Catherine clarkin Of Gardiner
will be the guest of her parents
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mrs. Fred w. Hoyt went to GoFham
Wednesday to visit her daughter, Mrs.
George Rounds, over THANKSGIVING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Mrs. Philip f.. Libby went to Au-
gusta Wednesday to visit her sister,
Mrs. Reuel Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

Columbus, O.. Nov. 24.-Approvai %
football game between ONO s'"''
Western Conference champions anu
the University of California at fas
adeua New Years day was expfeSse1
tonight by l.. W. ST. John, uniVersi"
athletic director. after receipt oil u'
formal invitation for the game ~.
athletic body end board of the iacui,'
have already sanctioned the game D.
John said, and permission Of "es'eI1
Conference officials is now pe'"e
sought.
Prof. Thomas E. French. chairman "
the athletic board. left tonight 10
Chicago, where he will confer wy"
conference representatives III CH''ss
and Northwestern University anu
definite reply as to the decision Oh o.
conference is expected tomorrow
John expressed belief that hot"-"s
would prevent Ohio States aceep'A'
of the invitation. ,,.
Practically all members OF inc ~
ball team are 6: home for the lha"H
giving recess and Coach Wilde mas
nounced that IL the invitation -,
cepted. practice will be resumed a'''
December 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25
OHIO STATE TO DEFEND
EAST IN GRIDIRON BATTLE
WITH CALIFORNIA TEAM

Pasadena, Cal, Nov. 24.-The foot
ball team of Ohio State UNIVERSITY
was informally invited today TO rep
resent the East IN the annual Eas'
VS.. West gridiron classic in Pasadena
New Years day.
The expectation here is that the th'-
yersity of California, which won Ire
Pacific coast championship last satuF
day by defeating Stanford UniverslA
So to 0, will represent the West. Inc
invitation was sent by telegraph It
was announced, by A. A. Bertohhe"a
of the football committee of the TOUT
nament of Roses Association, Whl'H
promotes the contest every year
Ohio State has one of the best foo''
ball teams in the country, ne ue
clarei.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-25

A.. B. Boston returned Wa6nes-
day from q business visit TO Comma.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
TEACHERS MAY
REVEAL VIEWS
Opening Of Institute Today
To Disclose Attitude
Toward Thurston.

Superintendent OF Schools Ernest
L. Thurston win. face all white pub
lie school teachers in the District
this morning when he presides at
the opening session Of the second
Teachers Institute in the audi
torium of Central High School. II
is expected that the attitude of
teachers In the present school con-
troversy will be made known this
morning.
Many outsiders will attend the
session this morning in the hope
of seeing a demonstration by which
the stand of teachers in the Thurs
ton-yan Schaick controversy may be
gauged.
The High School Teachers Union
and the Grade Teachers Union. to-
gether with other teachers organi-
zations, have consistently refused to
commit themselves on this subject.
realizing that such action would
probably be fatal to efforts aiming
to get higher salaries. However, 1t
is certain that teachers will not
hesitate to partake in a general
demonstration such as may occur
today.
School children will enjoy a holi-
day today because of the absence
of their teachers. Colored teachers
will meet in the Miner Normal
School. Both white and colored ses-
sions will begin at $50 and are due
to close about $3.50 this afternoon.
National educators will speak.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
THREE DAYS LEFT
TO FILE INCOMES

The rush of people to the two in
come tax Offices yesterday was an
Increase of many of the very large
crowds which have appeared there
during the past few days. Only
three more days remain in which to
file returns in order to escape fine
of $1,000 and a tax of 25 per cent
on the taxable income.
The offices are located at Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Madison place
Treasury Annex No. /, and at 1913
II street northwest, where a force
of clerks is on hand to help fill out
the blanks and figure up the taxes
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
D. C. KIWANIANS
ARE PRAISED
Salvation Army Officials
Thank Business Men for
New Headquarters.

salvation Army" Day was OBJ
served by the Kiwanis Club yester-
day. The feature of its weekly
luncheon at the Washington Hotel
was the announcement Of the ,pur-
chase Of the Civil Service Building
at Eighth and e streets by the Sal
walton Army for use as one of the
army's headquarters.
Col Richard e. Holz, commander
of the Atlantic Coast Province for
the Salvation Army, made the an
nouncement in the course Of an ad-
dress of appreciation for the help
given to the cause by Washington
and its business men, which he said.
enabled the purchase of the build
ing at a figure approximating $780,
coo. He was introduced by Earl
Goodwin.
Honor Guests at Club.
Lieut.. Col. w. 8. Barker. who was
In charge of all Salvation Army
work in France. and Col. Edward
J. Parker. head OF the social serv-
ice department, were honor guests
of the club.
Col. Hole explained that the build
ing will be remodcled into a mod
ern hotel, recreation and religious
center for the accommodation of
women employed in government de-
partments and others in need of aid.
Henry b. F. Macfarland and K. c.
Snyder, guests of the club, praised
the work of the Salvation of Army.
Elect "Pepular" Members.
The most popular members"
were elected. as follows: DIR. w.
II. Littlepage, George p. Mangan.
Charles NJ. Osborne, William H.
Warner and Frank p. Wilcox. Pop
ular guests were Martin +. West
and Commander Elmer johnson. Of
the Salvation Army.
John ]. Boobar, president Of the
club. was authorized to appoint a
special committee to erect three
large signboards on the outskirts
of State roads leading into WASH
ington, flashing a welcome to Wis
iting Kiwanians. 1t was provided
that the signs should be large
enough to be read by motorists go
ing at a fairerate ofsspeed.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
STEEN CLEARED
OF SHOOTING
Jury Acquits Man Charged
With Wounding Compan-
ion in Crap Came

A tiny pair Of dice without
"sevens" on them, three pistols.
three bullet wounds and 81 figured
in Criminal Court yesterday when
Alexander II. Steen, colored, was
cleared of a charge of shooting
william H. Shields.
A crap game" was alleged to have
occurred last month in a house on C
street southwest. According to evil
dence presented at the trial, Steen
was drawn in on the game by COM
panions who intended "skinning''
him.
The dice without the "sevens''
were used. he said, and when the
game was ended he was shy 81. He
then demanded that Shields give him
back his money. He objected to the
crooked" dice.
According to Shields side of the
story. Steen stood over him with
three pistols and shot him once with
each pistol because he refused to
hand over the money.
The jury acquitted Steen. James
A. O'Shea represented the defense.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
$53,52O ASKED
FOR TEACHERS
District Commissioners Re.
quest Congress for Funds
To Pay Salaries.

Request for Immediate allowance
of s53.520 for salaries of fifty-five
school teachers. recently appointed,
was made on Congress yester-
day by the District Commissioners.
In a letter to the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitted to Congress,
they stipulate that the money Is to
be used to pay additional teachers,
as follows: Twenty-Five at $1,000.
five at $1,000, thirteen at $500 and
twelve at $3.50.
The Commissioners also asked for
$1,000 to employ expert service and
for incidental expenses of the newly
created zoning commission.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
MRS. ]. H. TAYLOR LEFT
$500 BY FRIENDS WILL

Mrs. ]. H. Taylor. of Tuxedo, Nd.
a friend of Mrs. Blanche Anderson.
who died February 81. is beQueath-
ed $500 by Mrs. Anderson's will,
filed for probate yesterday.
Relatives Of the deceased are CIV
en- her jewelry. The balance of the
estate is willed to the husband, A
Freeman Anderson, and a daughter.
Josephine A. Dowell.
Charles S. Smith and Miss Mary e.
Smith, children of Mrs. Maria B.
Smith, who died February Is, are
to divide eighty-five shares of stock
in the Phoenix Fire Insurance Com
papy. The balance goes to her hus-
band. William H. Smith.
Mrs. Rosa Seals, of Anacostia, D.
c.. widow of George w. Seals, who
died June Is, 1918, Is named sole
heir and executrix in her husbands q
will.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
"NICHTIES" POPULAR
AGAIN WITH WOMEN

Chicago. March 11.-Silk "undies,"
now the rage in this country. are
slated for the scrap heap. In their
place will come sssortments of lin
en-made varieties. trimmed with
fine handmade lace, according to
Mime. Valentine Frere. Brussels mo-
diste, here today.
Madame Frere predicted the doom
of pajamas for women and the re-
turn to the old-fashioned nighties.
"Camisoles and their relatives will
not be reduced to a simple plain
ness. A dash of excitement is to
be added by looping brightly col
ored baby ribbons through the up
per and lower parts of the gar
ment."
Nine. Frere declared prices for
the new styles in lingerie will range
from 81 to $3.50. according to the7
lace embroidery.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
Business Interests Will
Back Trade Appropriations

Commercial forces in all parts Of
the country are ready to meet any
opposition in the Senate to the De-
partment of Commerce estimates
for funds with which to promote
foreign trade of the country during
the next fiscal year. II Is expected
there will be opposition in the Sem
ate as there was in the House to
the appropriations for this purpose.
The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States has sent out a letter
to all its member organizations urg-
ing them to stand by for the Senate
opposition and give full weight of
their power as they did in the
House.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
1921 Army Training Cost
Estimated SO Millions

Estimates of the cost of universal
military training as provided in the
Wadsworth bill were announced last
night by the War Department.
For a quota of 25O,00O men in
1921 1t would cost $99.824,79S; 4OO,-
900 men in 1922 would cost sl1y,-
452.1s0; for $4,000 men in 1923.
$127.2SS,605 and for 465,00O men
in 1924, 1925 and 1926 would cost
the government sl31,357,S20 each
year.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
Sued by Girl He Tilted
lust Before His Wedding

Bloomfield. N. j., March 11.-Mr.
and Mrs. Irving Slifkin were on
their honeymoon today just as
happy as IL Irving wasn't at liberty
on 5000 bail. following his arrest
on charge Of breach of promise.
The court action started by Miss
Anna E. McGlynn, of Bloomfield.
came near causing the present Mrs
Slifkin, nee Lillian Cohn, Birming-
ham, Ala, to be in the position of
the bride left waiting at the
church"
Just before the time set for the
Slifkin-Cohn nuptials last night
Miss McGlynn caused Slifkins' ar
rest. She said the haberdasher
promised to marry her June 1, 1917.
She asked $4,000 heart balm for
his failure to do so,
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
Governor Allen Predicts
Kansas Will Back Wood

Boston, March 11.-Gov. Henry
Allen, Of Kansas, declared today he
will not seek the nomination for
President. but will continue to urge
the candidacy of Gen. Leonard
Wood.
kansas knows Wood and wants
him for President" said Allen. I'VE
will send an uninstructed delega-
tion to Chicago, but IL will be ready
to vote for him until nominated"
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
PAY ASKED FOR
COURT OFFICIALS

Judges John p. Mcmahon and
Robert Hardison, of the police
court. appeared before the Appro-
priations Committee of the House
yesterday and asked for increases
In salary for the officials of the
courts over which they preside.
The judges explained the methods
OF conducting the courts and the
manifold duties of the attaches, and
asked for the proposed increases as
a matter of sheer equity"
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
Station Chiefs Can Settle
Minor Damages by Planes

Claims for damages by army air
craft up to $3.50 may be settled by
the commanding officer of the air
station to which the plane was at
tached, according to- instructions
Just issued by the Secretary of War.
Claims above this must be re-
ferred to the Director of Air Serv-
Ice. together with reports of in
vestigations and the findings of the
board of investigation.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
Timers AlIese Slander in Suit.

Alleging slander, the Wolfsteiner
Company, timers, of 1915 w street
northwest. filed suit yesterday in
the District Supreme Court for s1o.-
900 damages against Edgar s. Ken
nedy. The plaintiff claims Kennedy
uttered remarks rejecting on the
firms financial condition October 81.
1919.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
New Jersey Brewers File
Appeal from Dry Decision

Trenton. N, J., March 11.-Counsel
for Christian Feigenspan, Inc, New
ark brewers, today filed an appeal
to the U. s. Supreme Court from the
decision of Federal Judge Rell-
stab uphoIding the constitutionaiity
Of the prohibition amendment and
the volstead act.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
Governor of Tasmania Weds.

Sir William Lamond Allardyce, gov
ernor of Tasmania, announced today
that he and his bride, formerly Mrs.
Elsie Goodfellow. of New Orleans,
will sail for Australia March 16.
They were married here yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
WIN S.lvase Ola Ordn..ee.

Approximately 2s,5o0 revolyers and
zs.lso,0oo cartridges of various mod
els and caiibers In possession Of the
war department. have been declared
obsolete, II was announced last
night. The ordnance will be SAL
vaged.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-12
$50, 900 Fire at Winston.SaIem

Winston-Salem, n. c.. March IL
Fire this morning gutted the in
terror of the s. H. Kress & Co.
store. entailing a loss of S1s0,000 to
stock and building. Neither was
insured.