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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23

striking down three guards. WAS "a,
idea Of moment of opnortunitv IT,
procedure was no new ere for Pa,
sett, however, as Warden .awes cat.
in his hearing that he has left NJ.
three times before"
Bassett had only c. days of a a.
month sentence for larceny 10 sarv,
Stivers was "long1terlner 6or,
a sentence OF 20 years f1r killing
policeman.
Automobiles are familiar To both
men and 1t was this fac. that caus.,
them to hope that by ebay Of stolea
machines they could reach Cansd,
They said that the plan Cor obtain.
ing automobiles was SUI, cisfui thra.
machines being taken a various stage,
of their flight, and Their ability a,
automobile mechanics. overcoming di,.
ficulties encountered on the road sey
eral times. But lack of gasolp,
proved a factor that could not be 81
, disposed of. and in the end il PROVED
their undoing as. according to Bas
sett. it was only exhaustion of Their
gasoline supply, that ca lsed ALAMEDA.
ment of the car at War3r
The necessity for reflling brought
them into danger on several occasions
three visits being made to Concord
they said. twice in conspicuous green
car stolen in that city.
They laughed as they told of an
other incident,
The gasoline tanks III the car witt
which they fed from Oss,ning ran dry
at Port Chester, n. y and the con
victs stopped on the ROAD to reperisi
from a station. a policeman had CIV
en- them directions to the place; two
citizens passed the time Of day with
them after they drove " and fvs|
New York state guardsinen Basses
said. surrounded the ear at bayors
point. The guardsmer explaii ed tia.
they were looking for TWO rrisOner
escaped from Sing Sing. their leader
thrust his head into the tcnneau u
the CAT, saying TIC hdlteE " "e 81
it's occupants were not the men wint
ed and then, although the convleu
still wore the prison trousers Wit
iil-fitting coats over them, lie guar
withdrew with an apology for t9si
: intrusion.
The men ate little but Few cooke
until yesterday. when they added az
pies and milk to their rations. Hungs
was acute several times aid the mena
strain of being hunted was great tne
said, but the fugitives hoped TO 10
last that they would be able 10 NJ
| their way out of the fas.ncss of wooe
and searching posses to steal anohs
car and try a jump for TIC border
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
VASSALBORO

SOUTH-In the death of NJ. +. Da-
Wis on Oct. II. Vassalboro loses one
OF it's oldest citizens. Although he had
been gradually failing for several
years. death came very suddenly at
last. Mr.. Davis was born in Jackson.
the son of Columbus and Chloe Cab
botO Davis When about II years Aof
age, he with his parents moved to
Vassalboro. where with the exception
of few years passed in Lowell.
Mass, and Augusta. Me-. he had since
resided. In 1876 he was united in mar
riage with Miss Ella Pullen of North
Arson. who survives, also one son. O..
p. Davis. who lives at home. The
funeral was from his late home We'd
nesday at 2 z. NJ. with Director A. +.
Hussey of East Vassalboro in charge
and Rev. G. D. Milbury of the Metho-
dist church at North Vassalboro, Off
ciating. The bearers were from the
A. O. u. w, of which the deceased
was a member of long standing. The
interment was at East Vassalboro.
The many beautiful floral emblems
were evidence of love and high esteem
IN Wnlcn ne was Helu l. TleIluS were
present from Waterville, Massachu-
sets. Augusta. North Arson. Windsor
and China.
An auto party, consisting of Ralph
Dickey with their guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Pond and Miss May God
ding of Augusta, are on few days
visit with friends at West Roxbury,
Mass.
Mrs. Mary Emerson Of Edgecomb
is visiting her cousin. Mrs. Della Dick
ey for an indefinite time.
Mrs. Frank Tobey and mother. Mrs.
Belle Warren, who have been visiting
friends lin Pennsylvania for four weeks
returned home Friday.
Harold Hyde Of Augusta is boarding
at J. P. Twitchelrs for time.
Mrs. Eta Twitcheli passed a portion
of the day Monday in Augusta.
Charles Sabin of Augusta is visit
ing his brother. Linwood.
Harold Morse was a brief caller at
Arthur Taber's of West Windsor
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. N. Tobey of Cross
Hill were callers of their son, Frank.
and wife Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
WASHINGTON

w. f. Overlook went to Somerville
Sunday to officiate at the funeral SER
vices of the late Lila Glidden Erving
The series of revival meetings con-
Quoted here at the Razorville Chris
tan Endeavor chapel by Rev. Byron
Orff of Lawrence. Mass. closed last
Sunday evening. Mr.. Orff is an old
fashioned preacher. preaching the old
fashioned gospel. His messages were
convincing and spiritual. There were
several conversions. He is holding
services every evening this week al
the Peoples Methodist church al
Washington village.
Mrs. Helen Bowes who recently
purchased Leland Johnston's res
idence has moved. She also purchas-
ed the w. w. Dow cabinet shops and
has opened garage and repair shor
with Mr.. Paule of Bridgewater in
charge and Mr.. Newbert of Appleton
as horse sheer and jobber.
Mr.. Crawford has moved his port
able mill from Union to the Alvin
Howes' lot just above Razorville and
has a crew cutting and manufacture
ing lumber. ......
Mrs. George Turner went to the
Augusta General hospital Sunday fer
surgical treatment.
Leslie Savage has purchased ar
automobile truck of parties in APP
pleton and is conducting meat bus
mess.
DR.. s. G.. Pierpont who has beer
critically ill for several weeks, is
much better and there are hopes OF
his recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Johnston OF
Boston and Mr.. and Mrs. Leland
Johnston of Washington. called or
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Overlook, recent
~.
w. c. Lessner is making extensive
repairs on his house including a fine
concrete chimney and fireplace.
B. K. Ware. the local manager Of
the Washington telephone company
has a crew making some much need
ed repairs on the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
Gov. Carl e. Milliken

Governor Carl e. MilliKen in speak
ing of Mr.. Norton. who was a men,
Der of sthe Executive Council for the
past four years, said:
Il feel this 50 keenly personally that
1t Is difficult for me to express myself.
We all had very strong affection for
Mr.. Norton personally. aLd admired
him for his devotion to his public
duties. These last few weeks we no
ticed at the Council meetings that he
was not we'll, but the worst We could
ever get from him was that he was
feeling pretty we'll
Il think of his great interest in
everything pertaining to children: his
gentleness and his splendid loyalty to
his friends. In his publ: service he
did a work that few know about. As
chairman Of the committee On military
affairs of the Council he had to deal
with literally thousands &C. applicants
for aid to soldiers dependents, finally
passing on all cases. lie was inter-
ested in very human way. This is
only an example Of his interest in
and devotion to whatever he had to
RI n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
Strike Settlement Meeting
Sunday at Brunswick Denied

Brunswick, Me-, Oct. 22.-Oficials
of the Textile Union at the Cabot
Cotton Mill Thursday evening, denied
the announcement made this noon
that a mass meeting had been called
for Sunday evening to hear the re-
port of a committee which had been
negotiating with the mill manage
ment to end the strike.
According to the announcement the
committee had a plan practically
ready to submit to the union which,
if accepted, would mean that COM
promise had been effected and that
the strike which began Aug. % would
come to an end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23

are to pass the winter with his pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mcclure.
Miss EDNA Nye, who has been car
ing for Miss Dorothy NJ. Nye at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd G. Nye on Bush street
during her convalescence from an
operation for the removal Of the ap-
pendix, returned to her home in
Waterville Thursday.
Wilbur Chase is in NOrridgewock,
where he is assisting his uncle,
James Keith. who is patrol man on
the Norridgewock- Madison State
road.
Skowhegan Lodge, Knights of
Pythias No. 70. held it's regular
meeting Thursday evening in Castle
hall. The degree of esquire was con-
ferred on a class of candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
HARTLAND

Miss Maud Spencer went to the L
NJ. G. hospital in Bangor TueS'A'
morning for an operation. Her tnsaa
hope for a speedy recovery.
John Emery has sold his farm an
is moving to Mrs. U. S. Brooks n04''
near Indian Stream bridge )
Kendall Snow has moved his fanls
from the U. s. Brooks farm "a w.
Mr.. Brooks has recently sold' 10 y
upstairs rent near Indian o'AA
bridge. -.
Jesse Farnum of Lewiston is Spe..
ing his vacation with his parents ~
and Mrs. F.. Farnum. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick ana INV
son are spending their vacation
Belfast. -,
A corn husking was held Neon's
day night at Mr.. and Mrs '0'''
Fritz's. .,s
Mrs. Norman Donahue OF
was a guest Monday and Iues'a; =,
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. u NJ 49,
cey. n
Mrs. Berthe Hanson has mo''u =,
her new store which she mas
purchased in the Lancey oio'A'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23

Lester. Waldo and Chauncey Lewis,
all Of Five Islands were convicted in
the Bath court Wednesday Of assault
an battery on Mrs. Almon MARI when
tried before Judge John j. Keegan
and each was fined IS and costs. The
trouble seems to have been one of
long standing due to a difference CT
opinion in the first instance. regarding
boundaries, and eliminating Sunday In
an apparent effort Of the respondents
to fill drain over which the plain
tiff who is past middle age sat. An
alteration. verbal and otherwise. fol-
lowed resulting in Mrs. Mars deter
mination to obtain relief through the
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23

.
in touch with its many qualifications,
CLING to fascination of the routine
when he was hardly able to be out
and about and literally eied in the
harness--just as he had wished When
one has spoken Of George w. Nor
ton. instinctively it was to think OF
the Express To speak Of the Ex-
press was likewise to think Of George
w. Norton. These have been signifi-
cant facts for years. The personality
of the editor has been otscured for
more than a generation in American
newspapers but he was striking ex-
ception to the ruling order. He is
survived by his wife. wa, was Hattie
l.. Conant of Westbrook. whom he mar
ried in 1894. and two brothers. Oliver
s. OF this city and James A. OF Avon
in Franklin county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
Daniel Woodcock

The funeral service for Daniel
Woodcocls was held Friday afternoon
at 2.38 o'clock at his late home on
North avenue, conducted by the Rev.
George Merriam of the Bethany Bap-
fist church. The remains will be
taken today, Saturday, to Lynn.
Mass, for burial, that city having
been the home of the woodcocks for
SO years.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas G. Lord and
Mrs. George w. Cover went to Bos-
ton Friday. While away they will
go to Norton and visit their daugh-
ters. Marion and Helen Lord and
Doris Cover who are students at
Wheaton College.
The members of the Merchants
Association and the force Of the
Independent Reporter Co. enjoyed a
supper in Grand Army hall Thursday
evening. The supper was delicious
and the following good things were
served: Cold meats, mashed pota-
toes, hot rolls. pumpkin pie and cof-
fee. After the supper. Percy Whit
Ing of Augusta spoke on advertis-
ing.
Fred Philbrick was in Augusta on
business Friday
Florence Moody OF Cornviile is
tho guest Of Mrs. Emma Frost.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Mcclure have
WoYcd TO Malbon Mills, where they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
WHITEFIELD

NORTH-Mrs. Mabel Hawes of Au-
gusta is visiting relatives in town.
Among those who attended the
harvest supper at Alma Thursday eve
ming were Mabel Halves. Nellie F.
Heath, Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Black
man. Annie Potter, Annie Clark. Jen-
ME Galliac. Mr.. and Mrs. J.. C.. Jewett
and Lila Goud. A very nice time is
reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23

Work has been started on an az !.
ton to the finishing depar'n'e",, ~,
the paper mill of the Eastc!., a,s,s
Co. at South Brewer. The CON-" an,
foundation is under constru'''O', a,
by rushing the work as ', ,.n, i,
possible it will probably be c'o's and
by January first. Brick, cohc's'' An.
steel will make the strue'ul. rio.
proof and there will be NAM ~ >.
dows in it. There will be ms =, no
ment and two floors above IL Ali.
feet in area. 1t will give 4" ;aa
tional floor space of about ~ .pl
square feet to the finishing w., 4
will greatly facilitate the WV
that department. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
Frederick w. Hineklsy

Hon. Frederick w. Hinckley. in
speaking Of Mr.. Norton today, asid:
1T is always blow to lose a close.
personal friend. He was rig of body.
big Of mind and big o. heart. An
altruist by nature he welded as great
an influence in this State for the up
lift of humanity and the stabilizing
Of its moral forces as any man of
his generation. His death is a dis
tinct loss to the entire State"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23
all we IL

what relief to come night after hard day work
and find all the family we'll and in good spirits How dher
emit from those days and nights Of anxiety when the wife OF
little ono WAS 10 alex dsressed when the depressing in
ueues Of doctor and added to the
burdens Of m Very often these serious Illnesses may be
prevented by having really reliable family remedy at hand
10 cleanse the system Of any unhealthy N the
stomach or bowels. -
Get bottle from yess dssss today, sixty doses ses ATTY
cents satisfastisa gussaatsed ~. u" Xsd'e'as Co..
Portland, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23

Dougherty. 5940 e. 18th
st., Indianapolis.
Mr.. Dougherty bought
1 worth Of Don Sung In
October and wrote this
letter in November. Fig.
ure his profit on IS dozen
eGll from hena that for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23

II tried Don Sung and the results
were far past any expectations. I got
40 eggs In 80 days from 20 hens while
mOulting.- think this Is wonderful, as
tbev hardly laid at all before. "=Frnnk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-23

merly laid little or nothing.
This may sound too good to be true.
but 1t costs nothing to fnd out. We'll
make you tho same offer we made him.
Give your hens Don Sung and watch
resuitl Tor one month. II you don't md
good profit besides. simply tell rs and
your money VIII be cheerfully refunded.
Don Sung (Chinese for egg-laying) 10
. scientific tonic and conditioner. II 10
hens, health and makes her stronger and
more active. 1t tones up the egg-laying
organs. and gets the eggs. no matter
how cold or wet the weather.
You can obtain Don Sung from your
druggist or poultry remedy dealer, OF
send $1.04 includes war taxi for 4
package by mail. Burrell- Digger Co.
21z COlumbia BldH Indianan0lla Ind
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16
SAPPHO.

To attain to be called the Tenth Muse." And by Plato! Sappho was one of the two great leaders of Aeolian school of lyric poetry of Greece. She lived at Mityilene n the island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea, Lesbos of the crimson twilights and the purple moons. She flourish ed in 611 B. c. We have only frag- ments left of her work, but these are glowing gems. Her poems are chiefly lyrics to Eros and Hymen,-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16
TREE SEEDS FOR ALLIES

Boston, Jan. 15-Thirty-five mil lion tree seeds were formally present ed to the governments of France, Belgium and Great Britain by Amer ican Forestry here today. They were accepted by the consuls of the three countries and will be used in refor- esting the devastated areas of Bel gium and France and the woodlands cleared in the British Isles for war purposes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

Bridgeport, Jan. 12, 1920. Estate of Harriet Thorf Banta, late of the Town of Bridgeport, in said District, deceased.
 Tho Court of Probate for the Dis trict sof Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said es- tate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MARY AGNES BANTA,
 EDWARD w. BANTA,
 Executors. Address, R. G. DeForest, Attor- ney, SS6 Main St., City. A13s"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

the gods of Love and Marriage. She sang to her harp, both in the Aeo- lian and Lydian modes. Her hope less love for the youth Phaon and her leap from the Leucadian promentory closes, tragically, the jeweled career of her genius.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

4 priest of Paris sent away from the altar 8 bride who came attirad in a skirt which reached only to her knees. T cannot marry you in that attire,'' said he; this is not a dance hall"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16
YETTA E. GOLDBERG
 vs. Order of Notice. LOUIS GOLDBERG. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss. SITPFRTOR COIJRT

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss. SUPERIOR COURT.
 Bridgeport, Jan. g, A. D. 1920.
 Upon the complaint of the said Yetta E. Goldberg praying, for req sons therein set forth, for divorce and custody of child. now pending before this Court, having been re- turned thereto on the first Tuesday of December, 1920.
 It appearing to and being found by this Court that the said defendant is absent from this state and gone to parts unknown, and that notice of the pendency of the complaint was given as required by order of notice heretofore issued and now the Plain tiff asks for a further order of notice in the premises.
 Therefore. ordered. that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Times, a newspaper print ed in Bridgeport, once a week for two weeks, commencing on or before the 10th day of January, A. D. 1920.
 By the Court,
 MICHAEL J. FLANAGAN, Asst. Clerk of the Superior Court for
 Fairfield County. AZ b*5-5
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16
Priestly Camphor.

Alexander Priestly Camphor, who was born of slave parents in Ala bama, and became educated through the heroic efforts of his father, and finally achieved a bishopric in the Methodist Episcopal Church, died re- gently in the United States. In obedience to his fathers dying wish he worked for the tribes of Africa.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16
TRUCKING AND STORAGE.

GOODMAN has the reputation but he don't charge any more for it.
 A7*tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

LOCAL and long distance furniture. p,ano moving. Satisfaction guaran- teed. P. J. Murphy office 97 Henry St. Phone Noble 1902
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

IOCTH IND TRUCKING-Local,1 ,1ong distance furniture moving: dump truck for hire or heavy hauling. John Mikes. 32O River St. Barnum 903-23. '13I30aH"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

AUTO TRUCKING. local and long distance furniture moving. L. 4. Frish, 1412 State St.,opposite Bryant Electric Go. Barnum 11o4; house 2IO7-I2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

Violet Schram, who supports Tom Moore in +'Toby's Bow,'' started her career as a professional reader at the age of IA.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

F. E. TURNER. 689 Lin1ley St, local and long distance trucking and moving. Satisfaction guaranteed.
 Phone BarnGm 1054-f3. H12 all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

GET GOODMAN to move you and be satisfied. A7@f
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

4. PALUMBO - auto trucks for local haulina and long distance moving at lowest prices; satisfac- ton guaranteed. 10 Calhoun Ave. Phone Bar. 6712-12.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

GOODMAN MOVED US last and he will move me again. That's what they all say. A7*tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

ACME TRUCKING CO.-Furnitura moving and general trucking. Loca
 an0 long distance. Factory con
 tracIs solicited. Tel. Stratfcrd 97
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16
WANTED TO BUY.

BEST PRICES paid for all kinds sec ond hand furniture. Louis Fode- man. 1449 Main St Bar. 103S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

W. H. FRAZIER-Loca1 and long dis tance express and light trucking.
 745 Union Ave, Bridgeport. Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

FRANCIS J. DION-Furniture bought
 and sold. Antinques a specially.
 1041 State St. Barnum 1859.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

WE BUY mems second hand clothing. Call at 94 Congress St Drop postal or phone. We Call. David Geist- Rarnum 9S4-23. R15ai>
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

EAST SIDE JUNK co. pays highest prices for rags, rubber, paper, met al and iron and furniture. 14 Evitts' Lane. Bar. 2351-4. L13dss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-16

W. LIEFF & SON, dealers in scrap
 metals, rubber, rags and paper. 61o
 Main St. Barnum 1927
 WE BUY AND SELL all kinds of sec ond hand furniture. Cohen & Peck, 295 State St. Bar. 1887. G12alls
New-York tribune., 1920-12-12
List of Naval Ball
Patronesses Announced
Benefit Of the Manhattan Navy
Club Promises To Be
Brilliant Affair

Tho naval ball to DO given at the
Hotel Commodore December 2l. under
The patronage Of the personnel Of the
Atlantic feet and tho third naval dis
trict, promises to be one Of the seasons
most brilliant affairs.
The bali is beng given for the bsne-
tit Of tho Manhattan Navy Club, l3
;ast Forty-frst Street. Among the
boxholders and patronesses are Mrs.
;,harics b. Alexander, Mrs. Hugh d.
.uchincloss. Mrs. Francis Men. Bacon.
Mrs. Jules Bache, Mrs. James l.. Cush
man, Mrs. w. Bayard Cutting, Mrs.
.lenry =. Dawson, Mrs. N. Leroy Ed
,ar. Mrs. William Fahnestock, Mrs.
Harry Harkness Flagler, Mrs. Daniel
;ug9cnheim Mrs. John Henry Ham
nond, Miss Rosua Sherman Hoyt, Mrs.
sydig Hoyt. Mrs. Walter B. James. Mrs.
Otto II. Kahn, Mrs. alvin W. Kreeh.
Mrs Walter Jennings, Mrs. Ralph Pu-
liter, Mrs. John L. Parsons, Mrs. John
T. Pratt, Mrs. Stephen II. p. Pell. Mrs.
,.iihu Root, Mrs. Arthur Ryle, Mrs.
Douglas Robinson, Mrs. Philip A. Rol-
iis, Mrs William r. Sheehan, Mrs.
'ames speycr, Mrs. Robert NJ. Thomp-
son, Mrs. Spencer Turner. Mrs. Patrick
1. Valentine. Mrs. r. Tuleston Wells,
Miss Maude Wetmore. Mrs. Frank
Ipcncsr Withsrbes and Mra. Wander
,Iit,
MIR. Julian ". Robbins 10 chairman
Of the eommittss In charge Of shs bali.