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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
A SPEED STORY.
AND SPEED WINS

This 10 q speed story. A former
AuRusta lad and his wife had come
from Massachusetts, to pass Christ
mas with their people, returning
home on Sunday. They took all the
time the law allowed in saSing
"C,oodbyes" and reached the station
carried there BY the better halfs
father in his auto-just In time 10
see the train pull out-the Sunday
train schedule being earlier than on
Tho father law speeded up his
scriups. Booth car and said: TIL
easily catch that train for you at
Halloweli." They reached Haliowell
inst as the train was pulling out.
Then said the elder speeder: by
hack. III catch that train in 0ardi-
ner or bust q tire!" and ne threw
wide open the throttle ana let ioos.,
on the icy road. regardless o! an
speed laws. They reached Gardiner
lust IN time to see the train start
ma here is where the young man
showed his speed qualities. when ne
had partly acquired by plotting q
aneed boat about the Kennebec.
He grabbed two Of their grips and
rriend vife the other, making dash
at a 2o1a gait for the train. the
von,,r man with his grips managed
to make the rear step Of the rear car.
with wife a close but UNSUCCESSFUL
second. More speed on the part OF
the young man. for he reached for
and nearly yanked the emergency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
KENTS HILL

School for the winter term opened
last Tuesday with large number of
students. The passing Of the old year
was observed Wednesday evening by
a social rather unusual in its form.
The evening study hour from to 10
was observed by the students as is
their custom. At 10 o'clock they were
permitted to go to the gymnasium for
a watch night social. Three marches
were first enjoyed. the music being
provided by Miss Bagley. Miss Allen
and others. Then attention was CIV
en- to the unloading of a huge Christ
mas tree A student, Mr.. Attaya. i'm
personating Father Time, entered
with his eythe. The gifts were taken
from the tree and presented by him
to the favored ones. There were
many hits and Jokes given and re-
ceived in a kindly spirit by both
teachers and students, causing much
Principal Newton babe Father
Time q farewell in q neat speech.
him with a snow paii and
a can of heat to be used as needed
according to the locality Of his des-
As 1t neared the hour of the
old years close, Father Time went
out with bent, trembling form and
feeble steps.
A few more marches and school
songs filled the time until the hour
of -. when the New Year was well
coined and Principal Newton. with
watch in hand wished all a "Happy
New Year" and babe them good
night" It was a most delightful oc-
casion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
New Year Celebration at
Central Maine SanatOrium

The patients and employees at the
sanatorium enjoyed a very pleasant
evening Jan. l, when the world-re-
nowned human transformer. PRO
lesser Flubdub" with his marvellous
Transforming machine, presented an
interesting program to a large and
delightful audience.
The cast was composed solely of
patients and many Of the selections
were original, while the costumes
were entirely so.
Professor Flubdub was cleverly
impersonated by Daniel Clayton of
Calais MIR. Clayton has no small
amount Of ability in theatrical work.
His speeches were most unique and
original and kept the audience con-
vulsed with laughter throughout the
performance.
The patients went to their respec-
tive cottages loud in theor praise of
the entertainment. and pronounced
it to be a memorable occasion.
The entertainment was given I'M
Ger the supervision Of Mrs. Arnold
Sanborn and Daniel Clayton, to
whom many congratulations upon
the successful outcome Of their efforts
were rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
NATIONAL HOME

officer of the day, Capt. Frank w.
Mckee.
The returns from furloughs Friday
were John Lang from Portland.
James NJ. Godfrey left Friday for
New York city to pass a furlough
with friends.
Robert f. Brown late Co. B, 1
Conn. H. A.. has been transferred to
the Central Branch and Simon Doug
lass. late Co. d, So Mass. Inf, to the
Northwestern Branch.
Emile w. Peterson. late U. s.
Navy. and Horace Clark, late Co. F.
Z Me. Inf. have been granted dis
charges from the Home.
Miss Josephine Willett returned
Friday to her home in Waterville
after weeks visit to friends in
Camp.
chapel Sunday morning will be held
as follows: Mass and sermon by Rev.
FIR. Mclaughlin at $50 and Protes-
tant services by Rev. F. L. Phalen
at 1920. Sunday school at 2.30 P. NJ.
Sunday Concert Program
Marcia-"State Of Maine, My State
Of Maine Edwards
Observation-Disclosures Wallace.
Answer" Robyn.
(Cornet solo by James A. varneyD
Selection from "Oh Boy" Kern.
Waltzes-"Mem from Home"
Long.
Reconciliation Medley THE Blue
and the Grey" arr. Theme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

Master Otto Reaves of 16a North
',raet. II years of age. met with an
rei,ient shortly before noon Thursday
North street place. The boy was slid
i down a driveway and the banking
IN each side of the drive prevented him
rom seeing the auto truck of the
Tlller- Holwa- Co, which was ap-
|roaching. The boy slid under the truck
|Hd one wheel passed over his leg. The
river of the truck Immediately took
ho boy home. Very fortunately no
("nes were broken. and the only in
|uries were bruises upon his leg and
|uts on his back. The boy was report
} last evening to be getting along
liceiy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
Intoxication Case Heard
At Municipal Court

Bruce Price Arrested on Complaint
Of His Brothers Wife, Mrs. Jessie
Prics-ls Found Guilty and Is Sen.
tsneed-Appsals to Superior Court
and Furnishes Bond for Appear
anee
On the charge Of intoxication, Bruce
Price of this city was arraigned be-
fore Judge s. s. Lancaster at the Au-
gusta municipal court on Friday morn
ing to answer to the complaint brought
by Mrs. Jessi, Price, ais brothers wife.
The complainant alleged that on the
evening of Dec. 81 she was at her
mothers home on Bangor street. There
was light in the room and the shades
were up. The door bell rang and she
went to the door. Bruce Price was
there and he wanted to know where
Frank Price. her husband. was. He
then wanted to know who was in the
house, and she answered that the per-
son was Ernest MARI. Price had said
that he owed MARI $50, ana Mrs.
Price told him to come in. He went in.
Ernest Mari was seated before the
stove and had his ulster on. Price took
a seat on the couch. and according 70
the testimony, he paid Mari the $15U
and MARI said he had forgotten about
1t. 1t -7as testified that Price had then
turned to Mari and said DO you think
you are doing right?" He replied that
he was not doing anything. Jessie
Price then came in. and he asked her
If she thought she was doing right. She
had replied that she did not know there
was anything wrong with her. He had
said something further to her, and she
told him to get out. Then, according
to the testimony. Price had closed the
door and put his back against it and
made threats against them. Mrs. Price
told him she would have him arrested
Respondent then took on his coat and
went for Mari and Jessie Price went
out into the road. She did not know
what happened, but when she got back
she found a chair broken up. She al
legged that Price was drunk. and on the
warrant Price was arrested.
John E. .,elson Of the law Arm Of
Andrews & Nelson appeared as counsel
for the complainant. Jessie Price and
Ernest MARI both testified that Bruce
Price was intoxicated upon the occa-
sion. The respondent put in no testi-
mony. B. r. Maher was attorney for
the respondent.
The court found the respondent guilty
and fined him SO and costs or 30 days
IN jail. Respondent appealed to the
Kennebec superior court and furnished
a bond IN the sum Of 500 for his ap-
pealance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
SHERIFF STEVENS
OF ANDROSCOGGIN
SEEKS REELECTION

Auburn, Me-, Jan. 2Ferd E..
Stevens formally announced last
evening that he was to be candidate
in the June primaries for the Repub-
liam nomination for sheriff. Mr..
Stevens has served Androscoggin
county in that capacity for the past
four years. Previous to being appoint
ed sheriff, Mr.. Stevens acted as dep
uty under Sheriff Cummings and
when the Sturgis Commission was
created, Mr.. Stevens was chief Of
the squad. He was also selected by
Governor Haines in April, 1918, to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
GIRLS CLUB PLAN
BIG DANCE SOON

The Augusta Girls Community Club
met in regular session Friday evening
At the club house with good attend
ance. Miss Anne Bibber. the president,
presided at her first meeting in her
oflicial capacity and proved a most Ell
Client and pleasing president. The Sec
rotary reported that the club now num-
bers 26s members and the membership
Is still growing. The girls found on
their arrival on Friday evening that
improvements had been made in the
main club room. The ceiling has ueen
very nicely steathed and the large raft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

lever from its fastening. The train
stopped. Friend wife boarded 1t and
the train proceeded, headed toward
Massachusetts,.
The rest Of the Y. Ms. speed quail
tiles were worked OF in answering
the arguments of the brakeman, who
insisted that the former had no lie
gal or moral right to have pulled that
emergency lever. the argument
reaching the high gear speed. when
a mutual friend appeared, poured oil
on the troubled waters and reduced
speed to normal.
Friend father lin law came home at
slow speed.
It is probable that on the next trip
to their old Augusta home, the y. M.
will consult the time table as to de-
parture Of trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

You viii be amazed 1t the quicknese
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for stenographer or ~ aid TO anybody's
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easy homo study. In few hours you'll
know the whole system: then gain
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fast as person talks. Free lessons
with convincing proofs will be mailed
by King .lnstitute. EA.303, Station F.
Vii ronr aS.y ana earn more
Show others this advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
ANNOUNCEMENT

While awaiting the necessary repairs upon a
permanent location, Mrs Blake, formerly on
has secured temporary quarters, through the
courtesy of Mr.. HI. J. Merrick, at his store, 1873
Water Street, one door north of the Russell &
Weston Co.'S. store.
Beginning Saturday morning, January 8, 1920
she will be pleased to meet her friends and pa
irons at this location. Make fitting dates
early to secure your time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
ugusta Young Man Receives Pro.
motion

frederick S. Jones of Augusta
vas on Jan. 1. appointed superin-
endent Of the supply department OF
lie Lynn Works of the General
Electric Company, effective on that
ate, For the past three years Mr.
ones has held the responsible posi-
ion Of assistant superintendent of
he Construction department and his
will be pleasing news to
is Augusta friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

Falls and would 60 there In Febru-
airy. His many friends in this COM
munity regret his going.
The Scion Creamery Co. has finish
ed harvesting ice.
Carl Andrews has closed out his
grocery business here and with Mrs.
Andrews has gone to North Arson,
where they will pass the remainder Of
the winter with his mother.
George Cooley Is to occupy the
store recently vacated by Carl An
drews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
GAY CANNETTS
E njoyable Event
Eclipses Previous Ones
Mid Winter Entertainment an d
Dance At Parish House Friday
Evening Attended by 800 cannett
Publishing Co. Employees and
Guests

publishing Go. Employee and
Guests
Nearly 800 people made merry Friday
evening at the Parish house, when the
employees Of the Ganneet Publishing Co.
observed their third annual midwinter
social function. Dancing was enjoyed
in the dance room upstairs. where gar
lands of evcrgreens with touches of
red crepe paper made the setting a de-
lightful one. Downstairs card playing
was enjoyed by some. The men folks
also had special rooms in which they
smoked and chatted.
The general committee in charge of
the event. and to whom the greater
share Of the credit for the success Is
due, was composed of Miss Nellie Man
hire, Miss Flo Sawtelle, Miss Merrill.
Miss Soule, Miss Weymouth. Miss Gillis.
, Miss Barrett Miss Derby. Joe Bolger,
Jack O'Connell. Ernest Kingsley.
Unique features made the order Of
dances very enjoyable. Five favor
DANCES were included. In one Of the
numbers partners were secured by
matching up the names of great men
and the names Of their wives. In an
other dance the number system was
used. Then bright colored paper caps.
whistles and streamers found their way
into the possession Of the dancers by
other favor dances. A leap year num-
Der on the program afforded an oppor-
tunity for the girls to show their mi
tiative.
Two large social functions mark the
calendar Of the Gannett employees each
year, one for midsummer and on for
midwnter. Already three midsummer
events have taken place and this event
of Friday evening marks the third mid
winter get-together. One Of the head
ones in charge said Friday evening
that this crowd was perhaps somewhat
larger than previous gatherings.
The entertainment was varied and
interesting. The monologues and
songs by o. p. Ellis were very much
enjoyed. A mixed quartet made har-
monies that demonstrated that the
Gannett employees do other things
we'll besides work. The quartet was
composed of Miss Cora Derby. Miss
Effle Kingsley, Manley A. Haskell. AL
Wis Rand. Sailing" and always
Take Girl Named Daisy" were two
Of their selections.
Refreshments were served at all
times, because there was punch for
the thirsty dancer and others. Ice
cream. cakes and crackers were also
served during the evening. Grant
was caterer with Mr.. Fowles. man
ager Of the local store. in charge.
Douglass orchestra furnished music
and their dance offerings were long
and enjoyable.
To meet ones fellow workers on
a social basis ID a most enjoyable
occasion and the semi-annual events
of the Gannett Publishing Co. en-
ployes are no exceptions. The FRI
day evening affair was a most en-
ioyable one and each and every one
of the employees felt that they had
passed an evening we'll occupied.
Then therA were the guests of the
employees, over 100 Of them. who had
occasion to see their hosts and host
esses with their company manners
and become acquainted with the spir-
It Of good fellowship that prevails
among the employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
ATHLETICS WIN FROM
STATE HOUSE BOWLERS

The Athletics took three points from
be State House bowling team in the
hatch Friday evening at the Y. NJ. c.
!. alleys. A. Croteau was high man
Or the Athletics with q total Of 81.
)miley was high for the State House
pliers. The result:
ATE4Y .ETYr9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

Joseph Christian. Battery A. ~
:. A. c.. Camp Eustis. Va, has been
assing his Christmas furlough with
is parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Water street. He returned
. Virginia Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
FAIRFIELD

The Social Neighbors were entertained
at the home of Mrs. Willard Higgins
on upper Main street Friday. A pleas
ant afternoon was passed and refresh
ments were served.
Miss Nettie Pyne Of Bingham is pass
ing a few days in town with friends:
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Courson Of Bruins
wick are Guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Mclaughlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Richardson and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Nye passed Fri
day at China lake, where they were
ice boating.
Mrs. A. ]. Ladd was in Skowhegan
Friday. where she installed the officers
Of the Woman's Relief Corps.
Service Men Are Hour Clubs Guests
The annual guest night Of the Hour
Club was observed Thursday night at
the home of Misses Elizabeth, Lucia
and Linda Common. The members Of
the club with their families were pres.
ent and the following ex-service men
were guests Of honor: Walter A. Ladd.
Wallace Patterson, D. 8. >Knowlton,
Sergt. Albert Grover. Harry Furber.
Rev. E. w. Weber Of the Universalist
church was also guest at supper.
which was served at 7.30. The menu
consisted of scalloped oysters, ashed
potatoes. hot biscuits. olives. pickles.
jelly. ice cream. cake. coffee. The room
was prettily decorated in the club col
ors Of yellow and white. The place
cards were very attractive. being in
yellow and white. with an hour glass
on one corner. At the ex-service mems
plates were cards bearing the following
verse written by Miss Lucia Connor,
one of the hostesses:
whether called to fight or simply to
prepare
To serve at home or serve in France
tomewhere,
To the home folks you are always very
dear:
It gladdens our hearts to greet you
here.
A most pleasant evening was passed.
Miss Hidred Nelson has returned from
Canaan, where she has been visiting
her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

cards for 1920 win be ready for the
members soon. The meetings are
open to all. The Union appreciates
fully the privilege Of the rooms at
the 7. M. C. A. and is grateful for
the hospitality shown the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

act as sheriff when Hewitt NJ. Lowe
resigned.
Although nothing definite has been
ascertained it is reported that Mayor
Burnham Of this city will also be a
candidate for the sheriff's berth at
the June primaries. Mr.. Burnham
has just completed a three-year term
as head Of the Shoe City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

The quarantine has been lifted from
lie home of Henry F. Hill, 101 Western
venue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Burnham of
'oothbay were callers Friday in this
,ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

Der present. The meeting next
week will be with Mrs. Bertha
Croker.
W. d: Farr and Co.. wv. Hawkes.
are busy cutting and storing ice.
Reports are that the Ice at this
time 10 unusually fine and u inches
In thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
II. j. Turner Sells
6hoe Business

IN the maze Of rumors and stories
{i business changes, 1t was ascer-
AIMED to certainty Friday that one
BUSINESS concern in the city has just
hanged hands and the new owners
are in possession this morning as H.
|. Turner. shoe dealer. has sold his
BUSINESS and good will to J. Norm
f'hd Son. The store will be conduct
20 along the same standards as be-
PORE The H. J. Turner business has
|aeen in existence since October II.
|islo, a former member Of the Arm
'eing Wallace Price. who severed his
connection with the business when
lie enlisted in war service.
y NORM and Son are dealers in
''eh grade shoes and are operating
chain Of stores throughout New
'hsland. Their frst store is To-
a'ed at Berlin, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
MANCHESTER

The Wednesday evening prayer
meeting was held at the home of ].
Warren Hawkes.. with q good num-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
SOIDN
1uscan.Androws

Thomas Herbert Tuscan and Miss
Eva Mae Andrews were married on
Wednesday, Dec. 31st, at the home
OF the BRIDES parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. III. Andrews. They will make
their home in Scion.
Joseph Young. who Is connected
with the naval training station at
Far Rockaway. N. Y, is in town Wis.,
iting his sister, Mrs. Omer Ward.
Austin Baker. who came home
from North Arson several days ago.
Ill with mumps, has recovered 30 as
to be out.
Rev. 7. B. HIATT announced from
the pulpit Sunday that he had ac-
cepted a call to the passionate Of
the Congregational church in Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Dance tonight at Golden Cross hall
adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

!, pance in Maccabee Hall tonight.
, r' by Douglass Orchestra.
'''uring Mr.. Farnham at the piano.
a. 1an3d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03
Don't Bother With The
HOT WATER BOTTLE
o. de Oh Fashioned Mu1tas1
Appkcaaieas.

Railways JELlFoRM in . tube
Ids cleaner, more convenient. Takes
away the pain-doss not blister Of
diseolof the skin-vanishes quickly
-end has . warming. soothing eff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

LOCAL NOTICE
Usual Monday night dance at I.
:, y. +. hall January S. Smith'a
orchestra. jan3d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

Miss Hidred Nelson has returned from
Canaan, where she has been visiting
her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

1an3d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-03

fos the Treatment
Of rheu N . Tia a.
unoa1o.. StfAinA
lame 6acas. cold - t
the cheAk. grip ~
sore throat - rub
the Affected PARTS
freely With ~
reaches IN to the
seat Of the vAin
and re,ieves the M
eisnt ut once
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22
IT'S WONDERFUL
UTICA nan
That's What John Flood
Thinks of Results he
Got From TanIac.

Il have not quite finished taking
my second bottle Of Tanlac and have
already gained eleven pounds" was
the remarkable statement made by
John Flood. $50 Bleecer street, Utica,
n y Few days ago.
Ever since I got out OF the army"
said Mr. Flood, I was in a general
rundown condition Ny stomach was
in such q bad fix-so upset that
could hardly keep down what would
eat after eating anything heavy. or
substantial ! would become terribly
nauseated and have such severe
cramping pains IN my stomach that
I would almost double up- I lost
weight right along and kept getting
weaker Ny work would tire me out
very quickly and I often had the
worst sort OF dizzy spells. I had no
energy and very little strength, and
would come dragging home after my
days work completely exhausted I
went under treatment and took a
number OF medicines of different
kinds, but still got no help and was
getting very much worried.
MY sister-in-law had been taking
Tanlac with such splendid results that
made up my mind to see II there
was anything TO IL for me, and my
Improvement in the short time ] have
been taking II is nothing less than
wonderful I am feeling like a diff
ferent person and 60 about my work
the same way Ny appetite is fine
and what I eat seems TO agree with
me perfectly, for I never have an IN
comfortable feeling after meals and
have already gained eleven pounds in
weight I sleep like child at night
and get up mornings feeling rested
Taniac is sold in FL Paso by Corden
Drug Co, Successors to Kelly & Pol
lard.-Adv.