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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
Maine Fruit Growers to
Meet in Auburn Feb. 17-1S

The program for the state horticui-
tural meeting scheduled for Feb. e and
Is in Auburn has just been announced
By Frank H. Dudley. State hor;icuitu--
list. The program in de.ail fellows:
First day-Registra:ion. A. Mo A
NJ: address Of welcome. 10 A. N, Mayor
II. Z. Goes: response. Hor.,en y. Chase,
Auourn. Maintaining Soil Fertility IN
the Orchard" Prof J.. II. Gouriey. Dur
ham, y H: What the Spray Gun Has
Done for Ne Neal D. Stanley. Pitts
field. Noon recess. P. H. Small
Fruit Culture George D. Aiken. Put.
ney Vt: we Mus: Have the Bee H
B. Matthews. Bangor. secretary Penoo-
scot Bee Keeper Association: The
Orchards and Orehardins in Washing
ton tstatei." ". P. Frederick Robe.
0orham: Pruning ia the Orchard" A.
J. Gunderson. Massachusetts. go r.
N. Odd Fellows Hail CMain St.. Sup
PEI: Insects and How We Contrc,
Them ". H. Britain. B. S. a. Provin-
ciai Entonoiogist, Truro. Nova Scotia
cisa ussion.
second daN-s3o A. n. Address. Hoa.
John A Roberts. Augusta. Commission
er OF Agriculture: Spraying and Dust
ing IN the Orchard W. II. Britain, B.
S. A.. Truro. Nova Scotia: ave-minute
talks by orchardists: Problems En-
countered in Marketing by the Maine
! Fruit Growers Exchange W H. Co.
uant. Buckaeld. presiden. Maine Frui:
Growers Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
ORONO POLICEMAN
ON STAND IN OWN
DEFENSE AT BANGOR

Bangor. Ne. Jan. aS-Arthur II.
Smith. the Orono policeman who has
been on trial for manslaaghter in the
fatal shooting OF James Perkins 4
Orono at Pushaw Lake last Novem-
her in quarrel over a deer, was on
the witness stand nearly all day to-
day.
He Hen; 10 the pond in his auto.
mobile 70 get deer that had been
shot by his son and a companion. and
not in his official capacity. The deer
was missing. and finding blood in a
boat which belonged TO James Per-
kins and his brother Frank. and blood
! on James Perkins, coat. he accused
them Of knowing where the deer was.
it having disappeared while the boys
! had gone to Orono village.
Smith said that after considerable
talk. James Perkins came toward him
saying that he would kick his brains
out: that Perkins was a very large
and powerful man with a reputation
as a fighter and that after warning
hin, several times 10 keep back he
fired. first a. the ground, then at Per-
kins. which proved TO be a fatal shot.
The witness denied that he was ex-
| cited and said that he was in a posi-
ton where ne could not get away
from Perkins and was afraid Perkins
, would beat him up with his fists.
About dozen representative citizens
Of Orono were called and all testified
as 70 the good reputation Of Smith
! but had varied opinions Of James
Perkins.
Something Of surprise was TIE
testimony Of William Marcho. who
lived near the pond, who said that on
the Sunday morning Of the shooting
he saw the Perkins brothers go by IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
CLINTON
Benjamin T. Foster

BENJAMIN r. Foster. one ;. Of the
oldest residents OF this town. died
Sunday evening at his home 'on
Pleasant street. after a long illness.
Mr.. Foster was the son Of Willis ~.
Foster and was born at Livermore
Falls In 1885. He began to work at
sash and blind making in 1s5e. and
siSht years later came to Clinton
and started shsh and blind BUSH
ness in the Hunter mills. which he
sold to William Lamb in 1879. He had
made cofiins and kept caskets in oon-
nection with the sash and blind bus
insES. and in 1876 he opened an under
taking and general furniture BUSH
neD in Centennial hall, where he
continued until November. 1880. when
the business was removed to the
eommodious store, built for the pur.
pose, now owned by Aarcellus Cain.
He published the Clinton Advertis-
Or from 1876 to lsos.~ there being only
one complete set Of bound books
owned by the late Hon Howard ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
BELFAST

Al attempt will be made 70 ORGAN
ize A -women's auxiliary in cornec-
ton with the Franz, D. Iaze..ine
post, American Legion, and to
this end the following commit
tee has been appointed By Com
rlander Ralph A. B-amhall 70 make
arrangements for a preliminary
meeting: Mrs. Ansel N. Lothrop.
Mrs. Harry L. KiIgore and Mrs.
sumner c. Pattee. wives Of men in
the service. Any person within the
relation OF wife. mother, daughter.
sister OF a member oft he Legion is
eligible to membership and it is
hoped that a large auxiliary win be
organized. One Of the chief pur.
poses OF tine organization il to pro.
mote socfability and to raise a fund
with which a clubhouse viii be pro-
vided. This will be on the order OF
the college fraternity house, and will
be an open club for members and
their guestA
To this end the two organizations
VIII combine in giving a musical
show entitled COLLEGE Chums. A."
some time in the latter part of Feb
ruar;. when local talent viii be as
sisted by professionals and give one
Of the larges. amateur affairs in sew
eral years. This will be under the
personal direction Of Prof. Mille,te.
who is producing II in Skowhesan,
Fairfield and Waterville for the
Posts in those places as well as in
other parts Of Maine.
Owing to a sudden rise in the tenn
perature the bay and harbor are in
a better condition today than on
Monday when the steamers Golden
Rod and Castine were Obliged ia
land their passengers on the ice
some distance from the Allyn street
shore. This morning the Castine
bucked through the ice and was able
to make her landing. Later the
Golden Rod came across from Cas-
tine. II the ice breakers could come
IN at this time and cut up the ice il
might be carried out with the tide
and save a bad freeze.
The Dickey- knowiton Real Estat r.
20. has sold the Putnam place in
East Belfast. owned by Miss Abbot,
OF Bucksport, to Charles NJ. Lindsay
OF Boston. who has in the past few
years acquired some 1--WE or more
places In that vicinity, including the
three places from the Houston estate e.
The Putnam place, formerly the
home Of L. c. Putnam Of Belfast.
was bought few years ago By Az
bolt brothers Of Bucksport, both OF
whom committed suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
Dandruffy Heads
Become Hairless

II you want plenty Of thick. beaufi-
fuL glossy. sl1ky hair. do 81 all means
Sss rid Of dandFun. for it VIII ssarfe
your hair and ruin II n you don't.
1t doesn', do much good to Try 10
brush o. wash il ont. TIE only sure
way TO get rid of dandruS IS to cls-
solve IT. then roo destroy It enureAs:
To do this, get about four ounces OF
ordinary liquid aTvon: apply It az
night when retiring; Use enough 70
rnnds,en the scalp and rub il To gently
with the finger tips
BY morning most If rot an. OF your
dancruR viii he gene. and three or
four more applications viii complete
" dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace o1 II.
You will find. TOO, that al itching
and digging Of the scalp VIII stop.
and your hair viii Jock and feel a
hundred times better. You can get
l.auit a-von q; any drug store. 1t Is
inexpensive and four ounces IS all you
will need. no matter how much dan
druf you have. This simple remedy
never faiis-AGv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

York and Henry d. Kidder. Jr. OF
Cambridge, Mass; and three brotr-
ers, William York Of oakland, Loren
70 and Joel York OK Ho1ie.
Mrs. Carrie Upper and children,
Fred, Laura and Blanche Of Dexter.
are visiting Mrs TuppI's cousin.
Mrs Frank Brann- for few days
Mrs. Guy Sttford has returned
from a visit with Mr.. and Mrs Hen
~ Smith of Newport.
The Community Chorus will hold
its regular rehearsal this evening IN
Library hall. After the rehearsal of
the chorus music. community
sing will be enjoyed and i. Is hoped
there viii be good attendance.
There will be a rehearsal Of the
degree staff of Acme Rebekah Lodge
On Thursday evening in Odd Fellows
hall.
Mrs George Haiiett has gone to
Hallowel to visit her sister, Mrs.
Joseph Lever for few days.
J. n. Bridges and Miss Myrtle
Jordon Of Watervn!e were guests
Sunday Of Mr.. Bridges parents. Mr..
and Mrs Chester Bridges OF Oakland
Heights.
Miss Matte S.urterant has return
ed to HalIowell. where she IL en-
ployed, after passing the week end
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. z.
". StCrtevant.
There were no services at the Asa
Bates Memorial chapel at Oakland
Heights Sunday afternoon on ac-
count Of the severe cold weather.
The Thursday Club was pleasant
~ entertained Saturday evening by
Mr.. and Mrs z. ". Sturtevant at
their home at Oakland Heights The
evening was passed in playing
games and refreshments Of sand
wiches, cake. doughnuts. cocoa and
popcorn were served. The guests
beside the host and hostess we're:
AR. and Mrs. Ernest Bates and son
Alton. Charles D. Bates. George Tor
sey, Wesley Fletcher. Ralph Fetch
er. Miss Ida Wills. Roy Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Bridges. Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Bridges and child
rem Harold. Jr, and Dorothy. Mrs.
Frank Garland and daughters LIZ
ellie and Haze! and Miss Matte
Sturtevant OF EaiioweIi
Russell Hallett>has returned from
weekend visit at the home of Mrs
Joseph Lever Of Hal.owe,l.
". E. Bush returned Monday TO
Portland. where he IS attending
Sha~'s business college. after, pass
ing the weekend at his home in
town.
William Livingstone returned
Monday TO Bingham. where he is
employed. after passing a few days
at his home in town.
Bert Grey. who has been a guest
for several days al theh ONE Of Mr.
and Mrs. George Stott, has returned
20 his home in Orono.
George Rich Of Bath was a week
end guest Of his aunt, Mrs 1saa c
Brown.
The meeting ofthe Ladies AID Of
the Methodist church has been post
poaed until next week. when it will,
be held on Wednesday afternoon.
Feb. ith>at the home Of Mrs. VI. L.
Bates
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Blake. Ir-..
have returned from a short visit
With relatives in Sebattus.
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OAKLAND

In honor OF her goth birthday Mrs.
Sarah Loring was given a surprise
party Saturday evening a. the home
Of Miss Cara Manter on High street
by the Fidelity class of the Free Bap-
fist church. OF which she is q mem
her. Nrs. Loring had been invited
Saturday morning 20 the home Of Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Nan.er and upon
her return about . O'Clock in the
evening was much surprised TO find
her room we'll filed with friends and
acquaintances. of the Free Baptist
church, about % in all. The evening
vas pleasantly passed. Prayer was
offered by Rev. G. L. Wheaton. There
was a song by Ruth and Harriet Pen
ney. two Rotations and = song were
given by Dana Cochran Rev. c. L.
Nrleaten presented Mrs. Lanter with
q goldpiece from her son Henry A.
kidder Of Arlington, Mass.. ard read
letter written by Mr.. kidder in
which he spoke OF the wonderful op-
portunities TO be achieved from such
long lie and OF the many improve
ments she had been able TO witness.
A letter from her grandson, Herbert
l. Dkidder OF New York. was also
read by Mrs. Sarge Warren Greet
irgS from the class, which were writ
ten BY Mrs. Frank Hersom and which
we're most appropriate for the occa-
sion, were read by Mrs. c.. L. Wheat
CT. The program closed with sing
ing Of Rock OF Ages" by Rev. and
Mrs. A l.. Wheaton. Refreshments
OF ice cream and fancy crackers were
served. Mrs. LOring was the recipi-
ent OF numerous gifts. among which
was large basket Of frui. and q box
Of candy from the Fidelity class. be
fruit, birthday cake decorated with
80 candles in red. white and blue, u
shower OF postal cards and letters
Of greetings and congratulations from
friends and relatives. Mrs. Loring
was born in Skowhegan, Ne. Jan. -.
1880. the daughter Of Len York and
Sarah Whitman York and was the
Oldest OF a family OF 10 children.
June Is. 1851. she married Joseph W.
kidder Of Skowhegan. Mr.. Kidder
died April 20. 1854. She later mar
AASA " AbhsAAAA A>AAOA VA ChOr ASSdus
who died in the Civil War. Decem.
Der 80. 1867. she married Isaac Lor-
ing Of Athens, where she resided for
80 years. Mr.. Loring died January
IL. 1868. About 10 years ago she
| came to Oakland to live and for the
past five years has made her home
| with Miss Clara Manter Of High
street She is a most remarkable
| woman for her years, retains her
| faculties and is' able to look aftel
| and transact her business affairs
/ She enjoys the best Of health. which
she attributes to having always beer
| active. and since last October she
| has knit 10 pairs of socks and nit
| tens. During the past Ave years she
| has braided and sexed over 30 rugs
She is a member and constant at
! tendant Of the Free Baptist church
and for several years was superin-
tendent Of the High street mission
! Mrs. Loring has one son. Henry A
! Kidder Of Arlington. Mass; two
grandsons. Herbert L. Kidder Of New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
PALERMO

The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
Joseph n. Be!den were held "wednesday
az the home Of her brother. Fred Nor
ton. on Lever Hin, where she and her
husband have been boarding since last
september. The remains were taken
Thursday to Prenuss for burial in the
town where they lived until about a
year ago when they were burned ont
Beside the husband. one son. Stephen.
who came and with his father accom-
panied the remains to their former
town. two daughters. Mrs Lydia Hamu,
OF Springfield. and Mrs Eliza Luce of
winthrop. also one sister and several
brothers, survice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
BREAKS A COLD
IN A FEW HOURS
-Paee's Cold Compound" Instantly
Relieves STIFFNESS and Distress

Don't stay stuffed -up: Quit blow
ing and snuffiing. A Use Of "Pape's
Cold COMPOUND" taken every two
hours until three doses are taken
usually breaks UP severe cold and
ends all grippe misery.
The very first dose opens your
clogged-up nostrils and the air pas
sages Of the head: stops nose run
ming: relieves the headache. dizziness,
feverishness. sneezing, soreness and
stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound is the
quickest, surest relief known and
costs only a few cents at drug stores
tx acts without assistance, tastes
nice, contains no quinine-lEsiss
upon Pape's-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
WEST FORKS

Ilr. and Mrs J. D. Durg,- ava r.
turned home from Bingham. xre-s ,hse
were employed cooking a. = 1nH;
camp.
L E. Smith was IN Tow -.tt.,-
enumerating census
Nj and Mrs. Charles D-rgr nys
returned from Bingham ehe-= ~?
have been passing a few DAYS
Stsrgis F. Durgin OF Hcb3 7assel
the weekend at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P Me-r.. a,4G@ 4
business trip to Bingham las: weea.
Harold F. Comber went T. Ini.s;
Pcad Friday to scale.
Frank J. Durgin a;tende: :aa gan
vardens. meeting at Angus st wees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
BETTER THAN CAlON|a
Thousands Have Discovered
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
Are a Harmless Substitute

Dr.. EDWARDS Olive Tablets me the
result Of Dr. Edw1rle' detsuination
rot TO treat Ever and bowel compllints
with enlpnA. For II yeafs he useti
thase tshlets @ vegetable compound
mind With olive oily in his private
rr7ctice with great success
: They Do al the good that .zlomel
does but have no bad aft6 afects. Ne
pains. no gripping. no injury to the
gums or danger from acid foods-yet
they stimulate the liver and bowels.
Take Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets
when you feel "iogy" and "heavy."
Note how they clear c3ou6ed ham and
pe.k up the spirits. l0c and z5c boa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

a wagon and they had two dogs.
The deer. which started all the trou-'
bic. had been chased into the lake By
dogs. but Frank Perkins. the brother
Of the murdered man. testified that
they had no dogs al the pond. 1t is
expected that me case will 60 TO the
jury late Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
Asthma
Is Dangerous
Feiiy To Disregard It's xa-n,no

Asthma is not only a, disaz, -..,- +.
Fiction but q dangerous oo. - ~.
slant dimcult breathing. the Ne =
air "a ssages. the s:-uEgle f1- - :.
icss OF rest. combine 10 to-c- -,
strain on the nervous system. -. -.
often too great q 81 in 70 sand
II is the worst Of folly ID ut -. :.
a condition or 20 continual to ~
ordinary narcotic medicines. .-4gs
halers. smokes or doucheS w'.-,. ~.
" give temporary relief from n rLg..
ing psroxysms and CO not T-..esr /.
correct the real CaCs- Of - --.'
Instead get from Bowditch-H scr Il.
or any druggist & small 49, @. H..
dare lessen tial oil) aolsts ans ,ase r.-
Al short intervals wh-nevs- L.-.res,
feY and one on going 70 pa lns,.
relief 10 usually ieit and IN a,it.l.or 4.
effect OF consistent -reeL.r. q, .
gradually bring about a g-ea,> ri.
proved health CONDITION a. IL gz.o.
toms Of Asthma iisa prea- 80.
Oxidaze 10 the successful p-e. zion If
2 Worcester. Mass phys:c.4- az 5
treatment OF Asthma. ever = =. -, =,
worst forms has probably --'e- t.~.
excelledf
Bowd:tch- Webster Co. sell !. aad IA.
tents find il a safe. plea san AZ: nix.
pensive treatment to use.-Aoy.
elry c. Day 20 fill the vacsrvr II -
board Caused by the death O.. Lyrl i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
Piles Cured in s 20 "a DAYS

GENT fails TO cure Itching, Blind,
bleeding or ProfrJd!ng Piles Stops
Irritation. Soothes and Heals. You can
get restfuI sleep after the first app!iea.
ton. Price sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
Lock at Tongue. Remove Possons
from Stomach. Liver ard Bowels

Accep- -'Csiiforn.a" syrup Of Figs
nnly-iook for the name California
On tie package. then YOU are sure
youE child :s having the best and
most harmless laxative og phys:c
;or the little stomach. liver and bow
els. Children Iovs its delicious
fruity taste. Full directions for
s-hiid's dose OF each bottle. Give il
without fear.
Mother. You must say Cantor
nla-"-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
r. A. Wilson

FRIENDS in Newport and vicinity
were saddened to learn OF the death
OF =. A. Wilson. which occurred n
ms home on Grove street Saturday.
s "l' wilson had been in poor health
Tor some time but was thought n
De Improving up to Saturday night.
vnen the end came. due to apoplexy.
he was 81 years OF age and had been
q lifelong resident Of Newport. M
Wilson for many years acted al ROAD
commissioner and for the past 10
tive for the Standard OH r. N.
was q valued member OF the Knights
o. Pythias. Mr.. Wilson is survived
oy his wife. two daughters. NJ.
clyde Reynolds Of Newport and MI.
frank Worthen Of Dexter, one broth
er. Phillip Wilson Of East Newport,
and two sisters. The funeral win he
held on Tuesday, Jan. 81, and will h.
private. w
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NEWPORT

A joint installation Of Victory
Lodge. No. g. Knights Of Pythias
and Triumph Temple. No. ). Pythian
Sistrs was held a: T.. Of P. hall Fri
day evening, Jan. %. The following
officers Of Victory Lodge were in
stalled by b. D. c. c. II. johnson OF
Pittsneld. assisted BY G. F. Dins-
more as G.. II. OF A. and F. l. Pusher.
il. Of W.: ". E. Towne. K. Of r. and
s.: F. H. Fernald. n Of F.; F. H.
Davis, ". Of E.: ]. F. Squirting. II.
A.; E. Furbush. /. c.; G. DeBeck, o.
G. The following officers Of Tri-
umph Temple were installed by D.
D. 6. c. Florence Bessie Stevens, p.
c.: Bertha Bennett. NJ. E. c.: ves-
Ia Wilson. E. s.; Bessie Towne, E.
j.: Florence stuart. 81; Bessie
Croxford. II. Of F.: Florence Newton,
II. of r and S: Ida Stuart. p. Of T.:
Ellen Chadbourre. G.. Of Q. T. A duet
by Ellsbury Stevens and Wallace
Stuart also a solo by Miss Sarah
Newton called forth much applause
and both numbers responded to en-
rores. after which refreshments OF
sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee
were served. Benefits orchestra Of
six pieces furnished music for the
evening. AL departed at a late hour.
vowing this one Of the pleasant
events Of the season.
w H. Mitchell. chairman Of the
board OF selectmen. gives notice that
the town books will close for the
municipal year on Saturday. Jan. 81,
ana all persons having bills against
the town are requested to get them
in before that date. also all persons
wishing to have articles in the town
warrant must have them in on or
before Saturday, Feb. Z, as the war.
rant viii be closed on that date ta he
placed In the hands Of che printer.
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PouIin.Wocd

Joseph Marceiin Poulin, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Cote Poulin Of North Vas
salboro. and Miss Greta Elizabeth
Wood. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar II. Wood Of this town. were
united in marriage Monday after
noon al the office of II. H. Brazzell.
justice of the peace, at Fairfield. The
single ring service was used. Nj.
Poulin Is employed as q spinner in
the American wooden mill in North
Sassaiboro.
Mrs. Everett Wood,nan and Gaugh-
ter Helen OF Fairfield were recent
guests OF Mr.. ard Mrs. Fred Picker
ing. Lithgow street.
Miss Marian Roberts has returned
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eurnsvsiek Bank Election

Brunswick. Me-. Jan. 27-The
trustees OF the Brunswick Savings
Institution this afternoon eseeted Ell