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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
SEEK ASSURANCE
III. s. MERCHANT Marine

Washington, Feb. 0-The future Of
the American merchatft marine en-
gagged the attention here today OF
both men who own and operate com
mercial craft and men who bhild
them.
While the Senate commerce COM
mission continued its hearings in
formulation Of shipping policy bill,
with ship owners testifyins a confer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
Catholic Church Honors
Admiral w. S. Benson
For Services in War

baltimore, Nd, Feb. 9.-The order
OF 81 Gregory. one Of the highest
distinctions which may be conferred
upon layman by the Catholic
cnurcn VIII be presented soon to Ad.
mirai William S. Benson by Cardinal
GIBBONS. The decoration, bestowed
ny POPE BENEDICT on Admiral Benson
IN recognition Of his services during
tne war was received by the Cardin-
a. Yesterday at the hands Of spec
lal messenger from Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
Senate Orders Probe
Of Credit Curtailulent
By Fed. Reserve Banks

Washington. Feb. ADMINISTRATIONS
OF the extent to which Federal Re.
serve banks have withdrawn loans
on grain held in storage was ordered
today by the senate.
Chairman Grcnna of the agriculture
committee whs proposed the inquiry.
said the curtailing Of credit by the
banks has resulted in an artificial
depression Of the price Of grain. He
charged that "A situation was being
forced to move grain from the hands
OF the farmer and country elevators
into the larger centers."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
BELFAST
Funeral Of N. L. Mitchell
Making Plans for Salvation
Army Drive, =.

Army Drive
.F'unCral services for Mart'h L.
Mitchell were held at his home on
Cedar street. on Sunday at $780, at
tended by many friends and oy =
delegation from Tsreantine Trioc OF
Red Men. OF which he was one OF inc
Oldest members In the city. Rev. =
E. Wilson of the Unitarian chvrcn
officiated and tho bearers were Hoo-
ert Coombs. Frank A. Cushman
Ralph A. Howes and Wilson Ellis
Mr.. Mitchell died at his home on
Wednesday afternoon after an III
ness Of several months, having peen
confined to his home during that
time. His wife survives him. togetn-
or with one son Walter OF Belfast.
one daughter. Mrs. Robert Far"eii
of Thorndike and a little grand
daughter. Ruth Lynds. the daughter
Of Mrs. velma Mitchell Lynds, whose
death occurred In Detroit Just a
year ago. Mr.. Mitchell had nng
been identified with the business Ike
Of the city as a member OF the hrm
OF Mitchell & Trussell. He was
man Of highest character and devot-
ed to his business and family.
a union service was held on Sun
day night in the Baptist church un-
der the auspices Of the Salvation
Army In order to create a little In
terest In the drive which takes place
In the spring. Rev. George Sauel
presided and was assisted by Rev
George c. Boorn Of, the Cniyersalis'
church and Rev. Alfred G. Elliott Of
tho North CONGREGATIONAL church
Mr.. Eoorn read the scripture ano
made the prayer while Mr.. Elliott
made a few remarks IN which h<
said that he knew Gen. Booth ant
had frequently talked with him ir
] London. All three Of the ciergymer
spoke In behalf Of the fine wori
done BY the Salvation Army. Ensigr
Byron Of the Salvation Army told Of
what he saw and Of his experiences
In Franco during the war and ADJ
Armstrong Of Bangor told Of the big
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
READFIELD

hennebec Pomona Grange will
meet with Winthrop Grange next
Wednesday in an all day session.
The 9Th degree will be conferred In
inc forenoon and in the afternoon
the speaker Of the day will be NJ.
Paul D. Sargent Of the Highway De-
partment. Everyone is Interested in
good roads and will want to hear Mr..
Sargent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

Leland W. Philbrook Of Portland.
81, emptoye Of the Grand Trunk Rail.
way tor - years and more than 80
years q passenger engineer. died
Sunday otter q years illness, He
was prominent in the Brotherhood
Of Locomotive Engineers, was a Ma
son and a member Of the Golden
Cross. Mr.. Philbrook was born In
Shelburn. N. H., and had live0 IL
years in Portland. He is survived
by his wife, two sons, two daughters.
four sisters and a brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

that mako IL advisable TO always
have a bottle in tho home. It is
fres from narcotics and safe for
the fiaiot baby. 80
h SPITE Of the fact that Dr.. Cad.
syeu': S1nsp Pepan is the Idrgestsellinx
liquid hxdaVe in che woTld, there
being ov@: 6niIlion bodies sold each
Jea,, many who need its benefits have
not YET used it. Tyou have not, send
YOU, name and address 70, a free enial
boette to D.. W. b. Calduell 51r
Washington st.. Monticello. Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
kii,eS BY osrseip, tse,ne ,

William Haley. Is. died II Z hospi.
tai at Bangor Sunday from injuries
received BY the bursting Of I stone In
. grinder In the mill Of the Great
Northern Paper Company at Milf
nccket. He was q member Of the
Pulp Sulphfte and Papermakers'
Union and leaves no near relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
N,seks.Chase

katherine Mae Chase, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Chase of Skowhe-
gan and Thomas Nathan Weeks of
Winslow. son Of Rev. Thomas S.
Weeks. deceased. and Mrs. Carrie
Weeks Of Winslow. were quietly mar
ried at the home Of the brides father
on the River road in Skowhegan,
Monday forenoon at II o'clock. The
ceremony was performed in the pres
ence of the immediate family By Rev.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
DEMOCRATIC BALLOT
MAY HOLD HITCHCOCK'S
NAME FOR PRESIDENT

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 9.-Triends of
Senator G. NJ. Hitchcock today be-
gan circulating in Nebraska petitions
to have his name placed on the DEM
ocratic presidential preference ballot
at the coming primaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
To Heal a Cough
Take HAYES HEALING HONEY

Although a deaf mute, q. G.. King
ley. Of the Woodland. Calf, Firc y
partment. has never missed RESPOND
Ing to an alarm, because he inve-.t
a contrivance that pulls off his BET
clothes when there is an alarm
night and his friends tell him VII,
their is an alarm by day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
Remove Those Hairs
---ROOtS and An,
absolutely New Method

The new way to remove fisfr-,
growths of superhuous hair. roots s,y
never saw or heard Of anything r.n
before, 1t Is not a depilatory and y,
electrical. You simply get a SITE. II" =
phelactinc from your druggist ana f,
low the easy directions al home. n
few seconds you have removed ,he :" +.
Tending hairs, roots and all. WI
your own eyes you see the roots rom
right out. Phelactino is absolr,S
harmless, rion.poisonous and pcricc,.
Odorles0 -Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

day. and gave some very intees,j.,
talks on dairying and Grange wor,
The closing thought was given y
Sister O. Z. Tarr.
The next meeting Of this PomOr
will be held with Dromorc Graps
at Phippsburg, Feb. rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
|ctlild's
nerves

During childhood years the nerves
are delicate and easily disturbed.
Sleeplessness, restlessness, ano
other nervous attacks often indicate
Wo1saS. Worms are . common dis
order with children and weaken the
nervous system il not attended te
promptly.
Keep . bottle Of I'D Atwoodt
Medicine ready at all times. A good
dose taken 1t the first sign Of any
such trouble, will quickly establish
. normal, healthy state, improve the
digestion, and purify the blood.
Ceuessl health will be improved and
many serious stacks wsrdod OF by
smail doses, taken regularly.
You are taking no risk in using thi,
well.known household remedy, which
hes helped The digestion and heat!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

~ UoW euuoteu INA
sdults for over %
years. You probably
have many nsighbors
who have relied on .it
oil their lives. A large
bottle, containing 90
doses for Soc. Get one
today from your dealer.
L.F." Medicine Co.,
Portland, Maine.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12

Baron Rempel Kondo, president of
steamship company, said at dinner he
gave recently in New York: "The Japan.
ese are very clean people. | know an
American traveller who will testify to this
The traveller, half famished, made his way
enc day into teahouse in remote Japan
csc village. "A geisha girl ushered him into
a spotless, airy room and brought him cup
OF nsweetened tea. AS he could speak no
Japanese, he tried to explain by signs that
ne wanted full meal, but the girl, though
she smiled politely, failed to understand SO
the traveller thought he would resort to
another means He took out his notebook
and pencil, drew fish and an egg, and
handed the drawing to the geisha. This
time she laughed delightedly, clapped her
hands, and ran from the room. The traveller
was pleased. He waited contentedly for
his meal. Five or ten minutes passed. Then
the door opened and two attendants stag.
gered in with portable bath, brimful OF
hot water, and cake of soap
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
Washington.
Mary Mcbride Plaintiff, Willie Craven Mcbride
Defendant-No 143206. Summons by Publication
The State of Washington, To the said Craven Nc
Bride, Defendant:
You hereby summoned to appear within sixty
days after the date of the first publication of this
summons, to-wit within sixty days after the 18th
day Of May, 1920, and defend the above entitled LED
action in the above entitled Court and answer the
complaint of the plaintiff and serve copy Of your
upon the undersigned attorney for the plain
tiff his office below stated and in of your
failure to do judgment will be rendered AGAINST
has filed with the Clerk of said Court
The object of the above entitled action is to
obtain divorce the ground Of cruelty and nom
support.
z. B. RAWSON,
Attorney for Plaintiff
P. o. Address: GIT Pacific Block, Seattle King
County, Washington.
May Is, June "a, 1920.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
Washington for the County of King.
Edward Sweeney and Katherine Sweeney his wife
plaintiffs, vs. May s: Jones' John Doe Jones
her husband, f. p Kelly and Jane Doe Kelly
his wife, Defendants.-No. 142,329. Summons
by Publication.
The State of Washington, to the said F. P. Kelly
and Jane Doe Kelly, his wife, Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date of the first publication
Of this summons to-wit within sixty days after
above entitled action in the above entitled Court,
and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, and
serve copy Of your answer upon the undersigned
attorney for plaintiff at his office below stated;
and in of your failure to do, judgment will
be rendered against you according to the demand
of the complaint, which has been filed with the
Clerk Of said Court The object Of the said action
and the relief sought to be- obtained therein is
fully set forth in said complaint, and is briefly
stated follows: Cancellation of real estate
contract for conditions broken and effecting East
Dell Addition to the City of Seattle King County,
Washington.
2. B. RAWSON,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
P. O. Address: GIT Pacific Block, Seattle, County
of King Washington.
May 1-June 49, 1920.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12

Quik wit is indispensable in the vaude.
vile performer. Witness Beatrice Herford.
1t was on an occasion when she was giving
her entertainment. The audience had been
worked up to the proper amount of atten-
ton, when a large black cat meandered in
from the wings, sat down in the centre of
the stage, and undertook it's feline ablu-
tions. "Sh! Sh!" came from Miss Herford
promptly, as a ripple of laughter arose.
Seat. This is a monologue-not cata-
logue.' And the feline exited amid the
applause Of the spectators.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12
STOLEN FROM THIEVES

They were talking about the different
places they had visited during the war. One
Australian was saying he had en- oyed the
privilege Of being on guard one night at
the gates of Bethlehem. Suddenly another
Australian looked up at the first speaker
and said: "I'II bet the shepherds watched
their hocks that night.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12

Miss Fortyodd awolle in the middel of the
night to find burglar ransacking her ef
fects Miss Fortyodd did not scream, for
she prided herself, among other things, upon
her courage Pointing to the door with a
dramatic gesture she exclaimed: "'Leave
me at oncc!' The burglar politely retreated
a step and said 81 had no intention of
taking yOu.'
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12
MRS. L. T. GREEN

11O1 Washington St., Seattle, Wash. Phone Main
4573. Hair Culture and Scalp Specialist Will
call at your home if desired Graduate of Oxford
College, ST. Louis.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12

Unlike the Chicago convention, the San
Francisco convention will be absolutely de-
void of either dark or black horses
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-06-12

night to find burglar ranSacklnS her Ell
fects Miss Fortyodd did not scream, for
she prided herself among other things, upon
her courage Pointing to the door with a
dramatic gesture, she eXclaimed 'Leave
me at once!' The burglar politely retreated
a step and said 81 had no intention of
taking you.'
The day before Christmas little Bertram
eight years old, surprised his mamma by
saving, 81 don't believe there is any Santa
Claus. All the kids at school say there
isn't.'' His mamma was properly shocked
and said CHOW, honey, l don't think
Santa Claus will bring you anything at all
You've let the cat out of the bag this time
s,1re.'' Nothing was said for some time.
Imagine her surprise when he finally said:
"Mamma | do believe in Santa Claus and
have put the cat back in the Bag
The evening party was over, and most OF
the guests had gone, so the story goes AS
one young man took leave of the hostess
the lady said "Im sorry you found Miss
Bicycle a poor conversationalist.' ':Poor
conyersationalist!' exclaimed the guest.
''Shes absolutely the limit! Why the only
thing she said to me during the entire
evening was NO. and I had to propose to
her to get that out of herr
It was just after thunderstorm, and two
men were strolling down the street be-
hind young damsel who was lifting her
skirt rather high. After an alteration as
to the merits Of the case, one Of the men
stepped forward and said, 'Pardon me,
miss, but aren't you holding your skirt
rather high?' "Haven't | a perfect right?''
she snapped "You certainly have, miss,
and beauty of a left, he replied at once.
Admiral Mark Kerr said at an airman 8
wedding: "Womcn often marry men to re-
form them, and oftener than people think
the women succeed in this. The reformed
husbands, however, are seldom grateful.
MY wife married me to reform me, a man
said bitterly on sea voyage CubaWaro.
Did she succeed' asked another man. on
bet she did = said the first one. why IL L
lived to be as old as Methuselah | wouldn't
marry again.
A marriage is always a favorite topic
with the ladies, ism t it SO the first time
Mabel and Phyllis met after Miss Ann
Tccks wedding they discussed it eagerly.
''Do YOU know, she was furious about the
way in which the newspaper reported her
marriages. said Mabel. "Did it allude to
her age?' laughed Phyllis Indirectly.
1t stated that Miss Ann Teel and Mr.. Yale
were married. the latter being well-Snown
collector of antiques.
DR.. A. A. Hamerschlag, head Of the Car
negie Institute, said at a dinner party re-
Gently: Il respect that Kansas schoo!
principal who forbade the young girls to
wear silk stockings or to powder their
faces Even in Kansas the young girls are
getting altogether too sophisticated. |
heard the other day of a male drawing
teacher out in Kansas who said to little
Girl Of twelve: minnie, you We neglected
your work shamefully and you must re-
main with me an hour after school, Min
ME shrugged her thin little shoulders. We'll,
professor she said, IF your wife doesn't
mind, IN sure | dont''
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-01-15
My office will be closed from Mon
day till Friday Of next week.
Jan14-2O. DIR. "A. E. RUSSELL.
half YOUR LIVING
WITHOUT MONEY COST
Continued Southern Farm Prosperity
Dependent on Cutting Produc-
ton Cost Through Food
Making and Saving

Atlanta, Ga.-(Special.)-" of
thousands Of farmers in the South
will face the problem of making cot
ton under heavy weevil infestation
for the first time in 1920. Their sue
cess or failure under these new con-
ditions will be absolutely dependent
on the degree that there Is food, grain
and forage produced on their farms
this year" said H. G.. Hastings, presi-
dent of both the Georgia Chamber Of
Commerce and the Southeastern Fair.
"A few weeks ago the newspapers
carried the report that an Alabama
county was preparing to erect a
monument to the boil weevil, because
of the good the weevil had done them
in forcing them out Of the 'all-cotton.
pOverty-producing rut, into the pros
perity that always follows diversity
of crops and the production on home
acres of every pound possible of food,
grain and forage supplies needed by
the family and live stock.
"Our good people here in the South
have never, until very recently, taken
the home or family vegetable garden
seriously as source of food supply.
It has been locked on strictly as
oIuO loouOS oOhCeAAAS VI httiC AAAPoA
lance, something to be attended to the
last thing on the place. The home
garden, rightly handled. can be made
to produce half the food needed by
the family and practically without
money cost.
1.-THE average lick and promise sort
of a garden has little value. To be
of real value the garden must be PLAN
ned for. really prepared for, planted
right and kept cultivated through the
season, and cultivated whenever need
ed. That kind of garden will keep
its owners table well supplied with
an abundance of healthful food seven
or eight months in the year, as well
as furnishing an abundance OF canned
and dried vegetables for winter use.
"Eyery mess of vegetables direct
from garden to table, every can or jar
of home-canned vegetables from closet
shelves, makes q hole in that store
bill that Is always terror when set
Ting time comes.
"Good home gardens have been real
life savers to thousands Of southern
farmers who have gone fiat broke.
irving to meet store bills. A good
garden will cut the store bill until It's
size is negligible. Give the garden
fair chance and a square deal IN 192O
and the result will be agreeably sur
prising.'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-01-15
Eagle Feathers.
BY Sam Handwich.

Oy O61u 0tuuWACus
Well Well.
Oil is all you hear.
On the corners.
And in the hotels.
And in the postoffice.
And the sheriff's office.
But it sounds good.
To Sam Handwich.
Because he has some stock.
And he owns some land.
In this town.
So he says get the drill.
AS soon as possible.
And discover where the Oil is.
So Chas. McCharen.
And j. c.. Hartsfield
And Lee Baggett.
And the rest Of 'em.
That have bought stock.
And own land in this county.
Can think of something else.
Besides a gusher.
But let them talk oil.
Til we get a producing well.
Then it is time to keep quiet.
For it won't be no trouble.
To sell a million shares.
To those fellows.
Who are little superstitous.
We have got plenty of oil.
Says Mr.. Hixon.
And if we have.
Rawdon Bates is going to find it.
Or "bust" a $4,000 drill.
Trying to.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gardner, of
Wilson, Ark, and Mesdames Joe
Shannon, of Houston, Texas, and E. G.
Walker, of Water Valley, attended
he funeral services of their mother,
Mrs. M. M. Knight.
Messrs. Richard Eskridge and
Langston spent Sunday in Water Val
ey with friends.
Mr.. M. P. Moore, Of Rolling Fork,
spent a few days last week with his
nbther, Mrs. E. j. Moore.
I r NJ NH Al
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-01-15

The Eagle is Now $500 per Year
It is worth more.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-01-15
OXFORD FURNITURE COMPANY
NEW AUTOMOBILE
ESTABLISHMENT.

Oxford is to have new automobile
establishment, where a most noted
make of cars will be sold. Mr.. Cobb
has purchased the two stores of Col.
J. w. T. Falkner, north of square,
one of which will be turned into an
automobile store. The other one will
continue to be occupied by Wiley
Bros.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-01-15

The Eagle is Booster for this town
and County. It deserves your work.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-21
TEN TO GRADUATE
 AT WILSON SCHOOL

Ten pupils will be graduated tomor- row night from the Wilson school dis trict. An interesting program for com mencement has been prepared. The valedictory will be delivered by Gladys Carpenter.
 Those who will receive diplomas are Gladys Carpenter, Reginald Manning, August Rau, Ruby Gossard, Laurel Moore, Octa Sturdavan, Dorothy Mar tin, Oweetah Crawford, Juanita Dis muses and Claude Spencer.
 The Wilson Parent Teacher associa- tion has decided to meet once a month during the summer to keep up interest in the organization. The first meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Taylor.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-21
WAKE T ID CLUB"
 Is ORGANIZED HERE

The latest rage has hit Phoenix. The Make It Do Club" is being organized here. The object is to make your old clothes do another season and help cut the H. c. of l.. A membership card and button are furnished each mem Der. General headquarters are Fuller ton building. St. Louis.
 Membership cards and buttons have been received by McKean's dye works and will be sent anyone for the asking
Arizona republican., 1920-05-21

the boys will be there to point out to proud parents this or that bit of fur niture which they manufactured
 While the Phoenix schools always have carried off the honors at the state fair, only limited amount of work has been shown owing to the small space permitted each school. Today's event will be of far greater scope and should attract the attention of everyone in terested in school activities.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-21
PERHAPS IN HIS FAMILY, TOO

Mrs. White looked up from the paper.
 "One wife too manyI" she exclaimed. T suppose that is another case of bigamy?"
 rNot necessarily, my dear" replied he husband sadly.''-London Answers.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-21
Nor ro RE RETURNED

Barker and his bride are pretty lucky one way"
 How do you mean?"
 "All of their wedding presents were given them by people already mar ried. ."-Boston Transcript
Arizona republican., 1920-05-21

will be given today when every de- partment of work of the school chil- dren will be shown at the Monroe school from o'clock this morning until 10 o'clock this evening.
 The last day of school will be marked by the display which will be repre- sentative of the work that has been accomplished in the city schools dur ing the past year. The demonstration will be of particular value in that IL will not deal exclusively with the good work of the pupils, but will show the actual work-good and bad-in the different schools of Phoenix.
 The aIl-day and evening exhibition will give the people a correct under standing of education of the future citizens The boys and girls will dem onstrate what they are learning m their class rooms in arithmetic, draw ing, geography, history, etc, as well as what they have been taught in the way of manuel training and domestic science.
 Made Own Dresses
 Many of the youngsters who will be- gin their summer vacation tomorrow will wear frocks that they themselves made for the last day of school. while