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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Augusta friends of Raoul Dufail,
Lewiston's tenor. will be interested to
learn that he leaves this Friday for
New York. He expects to remain
there until his sailing date. Sept. a.,
when he leaves for italy for two years
of study in that country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr. and Mrs Ernest Dunton of
Kingfield were here recently. calling
on friends and relatives. They went
to the National Soldiers Home and
took home with them William Nor
row. an uncle of Mrs. Dunton, who
will live with his niece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mrs. L. II. Wihship and Mrs. Ever
EFT Winship and young son, have re-
turned from Stockton Springs whore
they visited Mrs. Eleanor Coicord.
The latter came back to Augusta with
them for short visit, and has since
returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr., and Mrs. Robert Stone and two
children. Lee and Lillian of this city.
nave returned from recent visit in
,,Nmonth, whore they were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Hopkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Beckley. who
have been passing a week in this city
as the guests of Mrs. Beckley's pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell.
Eastern avenue. have returned to
their home in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

DR.. L. l.. Doiliver has returned from
several weeks outing which he en-
jUyed at Ocean Point. He is now To-
Gated, when not on duty, at his camp
at Weber pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w Wilson, daugh-
ters Helena and Janet, of this city,
have recently been at Swanville, where
they visited Mrs. Wilson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Nickerson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

MISS Alga Towle. who is employed
IL ms city, is passing her vacation
az her home in Pittsfield. with her
mother Mrs. Porter SouIc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02
WAYNE

MI ana MTS. marry f. tite eH-
tertained a party Of friends Tuesday
evening at their cottage 'Kumonup"
TO celebrate Mr.. Whites birthday.
The party enjoyed a corn roast. The
birthday cake with candles was cut
and that with assorted cake and CO.
/ Goa served as other refreshments
Mr.. and Mrs. a. E. White and son
Lewis, with Edward and Nellie Turn
er went to Hebron Center Friday in
their car to attend the Conant re-
union. Being members of the Con-
ant family they enjoyed meeting the
100 relatives present with friends.
Rev. E. P. Kimball of Islesboro has
accepted the call to the Baptist
churches of Wayne and Fayette and
has moved here with his family to
the parsonage. He will preach at
Wayne and Fayette Sunday next,
September 4.
Helen Joycelyn has returned with
her uncle and aunt to Winsted, Conn,
where she will attend school
DR.. and Mrs. Olin Pettingill and
son. closed their cottage Tuesday and
returned to Middleton, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moulton of
Lynn, Mass, are guests at the An
droscoggin House this week.
NORTH.-Mrs. Eva Hutchins left
last Thursday for a visit with
friends and relatives in Lewiston,
Portland and Sanford. Mrs. Ser
version of Fayette is caring for her
home during her absence.
Miss Beatrice Mank who has been
visiting her grandmother at Var
mouth returned home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Richmond
went to Dixfield Sunday where they
were called by the illness of Mr..
Richmond's father. John Richmond.
They found him in a serious condi-
ton as a result of recent shock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ozro Parker and
children, who have been visiting
relatives here and in Wayne Village
for the past week. returned to their
home in Auburn Sunday.
Mrs. Archie Wells. who recently
underwent a surgical operation at
the Augusta City Hospital has re-
turned to her home and is doing
nicely.
Marcellus Penniman and family
Of Whitefield have moved onto the
Clarence stevens place for the win
ter.
Many small improvements have
been made in our little village this
summer. The town has erected a
new bridge and made some repairs
on the school house. The North
Wayne Tool Company has painted
the buildings which were annexed
last year, have repaired the wheel
pit in the upper power house and
are now completely remodeling one
of their tenement houses on Church
street.
Miss Ellen Palmer of Kent's Hill
and Miss Doris Fish of Mt. Vernon
were Sunday callers at the home of
their old school mate. Mrs. J. o.
Brann.
Mrs. Walter Richards and son.
Mahlon. motored to New Portland
Sunday where they were the over
night guests of Mrs Richards
mother, Mrs Hutchinson.
Flora Richards, Walter Richards
and son Carleton. were in Skowhe-
gan on Saturday to attend the funer-
al OF their uncle, DR.. Charles Rich
ards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02
tue9s-sept9y
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Fred Q. ROynton Of oS4 State street,
mas gone to Ocean Point for a several
days outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Word comes from Buxton that the
canning factory conducted by f. c.
CARL of this. city is in full swing,
with a complete crew, and that the
outlook is bright for a big season.
Four hundred cases, of Golden Ban
tam ccrn, in which the firm special
ICES, was the output on Tuesday of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

MI and Mrs. Obcrion Stetson and
M ana Mrs. Ralph lngraham have
Oeeh IN Canton this week, where they
Nsi'ed Mrs. Abbie s. Proctor and Mr..
ana Mrs. Leon A. Harding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mrs Emma A. Gannett of this city
mas gone to Carmel where she is pass
ing several days visiting friends and
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Brooks NeWbert of % Myrtle street.
is passing a weeks outing at Ocean
Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02
LOCAL NOTICE

uu','rner hats must go. None re-
No. w. au genuine bargains, every
at ieSs than one quarter it's for
g. e ~ price, soc, 69c. csc, s1.3e, $3.50,
7"'s' at II. ]. Merricks.' aug27dst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

this week. Mr. Carl is manager,
with Thomas Smith of Cumberland
Mills ir charge of the crew.
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
CONFERENCE ON WAGES
FAILS TO HALT ERIE CUT
Parsons Announces Reduction
for UnskiIIed Labor.

At the close of conference with r.
W. mclaughlin OF Binghamton, general
chairman OF the Maintenance OF Way
Brotherhood. r. S. Parsons, general
manager OF the Erie Railroad, announced
yesterday that there had been no change
IN the decision of the Erie 10 reduce the
wages of its unskilied employees
These were reduced from the scale OF
80 to 3Sla cents an hour to 80 and 3s
cents an hour. Mr. Parsons said the
highest wages will be for unskiiled la
borers in the Youngstown district, where
3S cents will be paid. 80 cents In the
Rochester district, and 81 cents In and
about New York.
Our action was taken only as last
extremity" said Mr.. Parsons, "and was
avoided as long as possible. The rank
and file of the Erie Railroad are sharing
without exception in the necessary re-
duction OF expenses to meet existing
conditions"
The New York herald., 1921-02-04

and fixed charges In January Among
these are the ARIZONA Eastern. Atlantic
Coast Line. Baltimore and Ohio. Boston
and Maine, Chicago. Indianapolis and
Louisville; Chicago. Milwaukee and 81.
Paul Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific 4;
Lehigh Valley Minneapolis and ST.
Louis. Missouri Pacific, Norfolk South
ern, Pennsylvania, Pere Marquette,
Western Maryland, Wheeling and Lake
Erie.
Under present traffic and operating
conditions these were the results despite
the fact that the sixty-four companies
referred to-of which only partial list
Is given above--have. In the aggregate,
decreased their labor cost of operation by
laying off approximately 100000 en-
ployees since September 1, 1920.
These companies have a total main
line mileage OF more than 100000 miles
and constitute approximately 40 per
cent. of the railroad mileage OF the
country"
The statement said that other COM
panies 'of we'll established earning
power under normal conditions expected
to earn only slightly more than their
fxed charges in January.
The statement said that the difficult
ties OF the short line roads were pilina
up under the national agreements and
argued that this only goes TO illustrate
that 1t is economically unsound and
fraught with disaster" to compel al
roads to meet Identical wage and work.
ing conditions.
The statement repeated previous argu-
ments that the labor board was the
proper body TO grant relief.
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
EUROPE'S IDLE GAIN
EXCEPT IN GERMANY
JObless Army in England Is
Said to BE Increasing at Rate
of 100000 a Month.

Special Gable TO THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1891, bv THE New YogK fiEnArD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris. Feb. J.
Idleness Is slowly increasing in many
parts of Europe, with Germany a no.
table exception. The situation has be-
come more serious in the last few
weeks in France, although the French
are taking comfort in the fact that
England is showing a more rapid rate
Of increase in the number of unen-
ployed, the army OF jobless persons
there growing at the rate of 100000 a
month
In Paris more men have been laid off
in the last seven days than in any previ-
Gus week and this situation resulted in
demonstrations IN several parts OF Paris
yesterday II was necessary to call out
the police and the Republican Guards to
cope with two demonstrations, with the
result that a big parade on the boule-
wards and q demonstration at the City
Hall were routed.
this number is increasing. while the fig
ures in Switzerland have been mounting
rapidly until now almost 100000 are
wholly or partly out Of work there.
In Paris not only the factories but
the shops and dressmaking establish
ments are letting out hands. 1t Is esti-
mated that 10000 employees of shops
are out Of employment, and many of
these are offering to return at 20 per
cent. reduction in wages. Applications
for relief are ten times az many as
few months ago. without considering
the real Industrial centres in the sub
urbs.
It is plain from conditions in France
and other countries that the wars first
business rebound is over and that Eu-
rope is suffering more from the eco
nomic consequences of peace. than at any
time since the treaty was signed
All French business seems to be af-
fected. At present collections are bad
and many dressmakng establishments
are threatening to shut down II busi-
ness does not improve soon with the ar
rival OF North and South American
buyers.
What Is happening in America is hap
pening here. To reduce costs employers
are letting out hands so as 10 take them
back at lower wages. This is one cause
for the situation, but It is also true that
France. with plenty to sell. is unable to
get exterior markets. while the interior
business is bad because the public Is
waiting for prices to drop. Reports from
Belgium and Switzerland ascribe the
unemployment situation there 10 the
same causes.
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
$40, 900 MAY QUIT IF
RAIL WAGE IS CUT
Brotherhood Grand Officer
Warns of Trouble.

Special Despatch TO The NEW YORK HERALD.
DETROIT. Feb. 3.--If the national wage
agreement is broken by railroad officials
and wages are cut, S. j. Pegg. interna-
tional grand secretary-treasurer, to-day
predicted walkout of $4,000 members
of the United Brotherhood maintenance
of ways employees and railway shop
laborers.
Already embittered oyer present wage
conditions, thousands of the brother
hoods members are even now threaten
ing to leave their work, declared Pegg.
He refused, however, to predict strike
in the event wages are reduced, and said
the men simply would. refuse to work
for less money, regardless Of the wishes
OF union officials.
The International grand president and
other officials of the motherhood have
gone to Chicago to attend a protest
meeting of officers of the sixteen major
brotherhoods Of rail employees.
Before the nationalf agreement wae
drawn up the maintenance OF way en-
ployees had separate contracts and wage
agreements with thirty-six individual
railroads Each differed from the other,
and some. through yeaEs of effort, were
satisfactory to the employees. However.
when the Government assumed control
Of the roads the national agreement was
drawn. 1t superseded all previous work
Ing and wage agreements.
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
A HOUR WEEK OPPOSED.
Middle West Employing Printers
Launch Fight.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. "A hght against re-
ducing the working week from forty
eight hours. as demanded by union
printers, was launched here to-day at a
conference Of employers OF job and COM
mercial printers from throughout the
middle West. The proposed cut would
decrease production and raise prices. they
contend.
Resolutions adopted pledged the EN-
ployers "unalterably and unequivocally'
to reject "the demands for forty-four
hour week at any time" and to refuse
to make any contracts on less than a
forty -eight hour basis.
The conference was attended by 1855
delegates. representing 1917 shops. with
2s,OOe employees in forty-nint cities, II
was announced.
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
CENTRAL OF N. J. TO CUT FORCE.

ELIZABETH, n. j.. Feb. 3.-Runlors OF
10 per cent. layoff In the working force
at the repair shops of the Central Rail-
road OF New Jersey here were confirmed
this afternoon by Charles Z. Chambers,
superintendent of motive power. There
will be no reduction In the wages OF
those. who remain for the present.
Chambers said, nor will there be any re-
duction in the working forces OF the
plumbers, carpenters or train operators.
The reduction. which has already been
ordered. Chambers said. was necessi-
tated by the decreased income OF the
company. There are about 1000 men
normally employed at the yards here.
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
OIL FIELD WAGES CUT.

Tulsa, Feb. "a general wage reduc-
ton for it's oil field workers in Okla
homa and Kansas has been made by the
Gypsy OIL Company. II was announced
to-day. Wages Of driilers. formerly paid
sit a day, have been reduced to $40.
Tool dressers have been reduced from
slS to 8 and teamsters from si2 to SIC.
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
10 PER CENT. WAGE CUT.

PofNT PLEASANT, w. Va. Feb. "A
10 per cent wage reduction for common
labor was announced here to-day by the
Marietta Manufacturing Company. build
ers of steel river craft. The cut is ef-
fcctive next Monday. officials OF the
company said that wage reductions for
other departments were being considered.
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
STRIKE LASTS ONE DAY.

FoRr WILLIAM, Ont, Feb. 3.-Ern-
ployees OF the Canadian Car and Foun-
dry Company. who walked out yester-
day after the company announced 10
per cent. reduction In piece work rates.
to-day returned to work. The men, be-
tween ZOO and 800 OF whom were af-
fected. voted last night to accept the
reduction
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
BOSTON MAKES JOB DRIVE.
House holders Appealed To I'm In.
tercst of the Idle.

BosToN, Feb. 3.--In a drive TO obtain
work for the increasing number Of job
less. a committee on unemployment to-
day mailed TO thousands of householders
in this city the following appeal:
Does your kitchen or cellar need
whitening?"
do the windows need washing"
Are your bells out Of order?''
Help yourself. the community and a
man out OF Sob by having these things
attended to now
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
FAN to Earn Expenses.

e. T. Whittier. chairman of the car
riers' committee, read supplementary
statement from Gen. Atterbury in the
nature OF a reply to charges made by
Mr.. Jewell in a telegram to the presi-
dent that the roads could not support
their claims Of threatened financial dis
aster. The statement quotes 7. De Witt
Cuyler, chairman OF the Executives AS
sociation as authority for the assertion
that in January thirty-six railroads
failed to earn operating expenses.
Twenty-eight other roads. he said, did
not earn their taxes and fixed charges
above operating expenses. These two
groups Of roads. he said, constituted 40
per cent. of the railroad mileage OF the
country.
This condition obtained, he declared.
despite the fact that the sixty-four COM
panies had reduced their forces by 200,-
600 men since September 1. 1920.
THE fight which the railroads are
making" the statement said, 'is not only
their fight but the fight of the farmer.
the consumer and OF the workingman
and employer in every industry Of the
country. Our application to terminate
Immediately the wartime working ar
rangements (the national agreements)
is simply the attempt to secure Govern
ment sanction 1Or tne necessdTy prOCcss
whereby these railroads can again fit
their expenses and operating rules TO the
conditions of the territories whose pub
lie servants they are"
No decision on Gen. Atterbury's re-
quest for immediate abrogation of the
agreements will be rendered by the board
until after the employees make their re-
ply next Monday.
Mr.. Atterbury's Statement.
The new Atterbury statement quoted
T Dewitt Cuyler, president of the Asso-
citation of Railway Executives. as au-
thority for the canvass. and said:
''The canvass shows that thirty-six
railroads estimate that they failed to
earn even their operating expenses for
the month of January. Among these
roads are TIE Atlanta, Birmingham and
Atlantic. Buffalo and Susquehanna. Gem
trail of Georgia, Detroit. Toledo and Iron
ton. Erie. Great Northern. Gulf and Ship
Island, Hooking Valley. Long Island.
Minneapolis. st. Paul and Sault ste.
Marie. Maine Central. New York. New
Haven and Hartford, Northern Pacific.
Philadelphia and Reading.
while earning their operating ex-
penses twenty-eight additional roads es-
timste that they did not earn their taxes
The New York herald., 1921-02-04
100000 MEN LAID OFF
w. w. Atterbury Gives Fig
ures to Show Effect Of Ma
tional Agreements
UNIONS REPLY MONDAY
Labor Board Adjourns Until
Then After Week of Heated
Controversy.

CHICAGO. Feb. 3-The controversy
between American railroads and their
employees over abrogation of the ma
tional agreements on working condi-
tons was in allegiance tonight with
the adjournment until Monday OF the
hearing before the United States Rail-
road Labor Board.
To-day's session brought TO close
the most heated week Of the hearing,
week filled with charges and counter
charges. direct appeal by both en-
ployees and carriers to President Will
son and statement to the board from
the railroad executives that, unless re-
lief in the way OF reduced operating
expenses were granted at once, the
nations transportation system would
be thrown into chaos and possible
bankruptcy.
The session to-day was expected 10
hear the unions reply to the request
Of W. w. Atterbury, vice-president Of
the Pennsylvania, which appeared be-
fore the board on Monday In behalf OF
the American Association of Railway
Executives, urging immediate abroga-
ton of the national agreements. The
labor board chamber was filled with
spectators to hear the employees reply
to the Atterbury request, but labor rep
resentatives failed to appear at the last
minute and upon their request the board
granted them until Monday to present
their side.
According to the present programme
several statements will be presented to
the board when the fifth week OF hear
lngs convenes Monday morning. b. M.
Jewell. representing the railroad em-
ployees of the American Federation OF
Labor, who will make the principal re-
ply. has been in conference with labor
leaders all week preparing his answer
The New York herald., 1921-02-04

Special Gable TO THE New York HERALD.
Copyright, 1891, by THE New York fiEhArD.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-06
ITEMS FROM FRANKLIN

There wasn't any Sunday School
sunday as most of the school went
to Midway.
Ruth Lawrence spent the week
end at home.
Misses Lola and Bessie Reeves
spent the weekend at home.
Misses Selma Adkins and Bertha
Turner spent Sunday with Angie
knight.
Joe Tnrner and father motored to
Durant Monday.
Mrs. Charlie Reeves and children
from Arizona are visiting her rela-
tives and friends.
Pearl Mitchell spent Saturday and
sunday with Ethel Neagle at Caddo.
The little school boys OF Franklin
played ball with Caddo Saturday
Franklin won by score of Q to 4.
The farmers are preparing their
land for cotton and corn. They are
far behind with their work owing
to SO much rain
Mrs. o. S. Martin spent Thursday
with Mrs. X. X. Turner.
Dan Budai has bought a new car
and also threshing machine.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-06
The pURANI WEEKLY News

May l3. The teachers are preparing
a large program for the last night.
W. l.. Townsend. visited jeff An.
drews on his farm Friday.
W, G. Wiltshire and jeff Andrews
were in Cnddo Saturday.
Rev. Willis took dinner with Sam
Blakeney Sunday.
Miss Nell Harris from Texas is
visiting Miss Alice Cooper
Rev. Luther Walters and wife
visited Arthur Cooper Saturday night.
Miss Desse StOnebarger was on the
sick list last week.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-06
ITEMS FROM DOWNING CHAPEL

Will Adams and family OF Ard
more. have come back here to live.
Clarence Wilmington is in Duncan
this week.
Our school closes Friday, May 6
ana the pupils are busy practicing
their closing program which they
will render the following, night.
The Farmers Labor Union had a
meeting Thursday night and took in
several members.
Lawson Cartright has returned
from Pleasant Hill, where he was
called by the illness of his mother.
Miss Henderson of Voca visited
Miss Viola Morris.
Orval and Nora Shaw of Liberty
were here Sunday.
Brother Mills preached to a large
crowd Sunday.
Brother Corbit filled his appoint
ment here Saturday and Sunday.
Brother Dunlap will preach here
Saturday and Sunday.
Chas. Daniel visited Burney Keet-
on. near Voca Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Combs visited
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Austin near Lib
erty Sunday.
Mr., and Mrs. Claude Brooks spen,
Sunday with Earnest Brooks Of Hol
der community.
J. G, Daniel and G. J. Ray wer,
, in Caddo Saturday.
Miss Nancy Austin visited in thi.
community Sunday.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-06
ITEMS FROM COOPER Chapel

Farmers are behind with their
work.
Prayer meeting will be at Mrs
Tom Pope's Wednesday night.
Mrs. Jasper Jamison is recovering
from Il long spell of sickness.
Rev. Luther Walters will preach
at Cooper the fourth Sunday in each
month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Blackburns s
baby died.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson are to leave
for Drumright in a few days.
Jeff Andrews visited Mr.. Griffith
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Jamison spent
Saturday night with their daughter
Mrs. Kennedy east of Caddo.
Pleasant Hill school will close on
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-06
Doings at the Court House


some little row was precipitated
this week over the proposal to divide
school district No. 73. known as the
Smlth-Lee school and District No. SIS
known as the Wade district. People
from District 5S presented the county
superintendent with a petition ask
ing that certain area Of ground.
about six square miles. be taken off
District 73 aad added to their dis.
trict. The county superintendent. II,
seems. allowed the petition and is
sued an order. The Smith-Lee folks
at once appealed to the board of
county commissioners and thar body
had the matter under advisemen, ~,
latest reports.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-06

Cases are being filed nearly every
day by the county attorneys office
against men for forgery and passing
bogus checks. Complaints are coming
in from all over the county by ner.
chants who have been gyped into
taking bad checks in payment for
merchandise. Many of the offenders
have been brought to justice and the
officers expect to get many others.