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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
MADISON

The Madison Sorosis Club met on
Monday afternoon at the residence or
Mrs. w. F. Greene on Maine street
with large attendance of members.
The subject of the program was
Music and it was under the direction
of Mrs. w. H. Kennison and Mrs. A.
S. Rand. The roll call was responded
to by interesting short sketches of
prominent musicians. There were
several musical numbers consisting
of string quartette, violin solos,
piano solos and duets.
Deputy Sheriff Elmer S. Adams put
in busy hour Sunday evening,
rounding up DRINKS. Complaint
reached the officer over the phone
and five arrests were made. On
Monday afternoon five men were
hailed before Judge Frank Withee on
tha charge of intoxication. The trial
was held in the office of County At
torney James H. Thorne, who ap-
peared for the State. Judge Withee
found the quintette guilty and i'm
posed a fine of S. and costs. Messrs.
Gould and Briggs settled. Three APP
pcdiSu anu gave surety LOT their ap-
pearance before the supreme court
Rev. George Merriam, pastor of
the Bethany Baptist church in Show
hogan, will preach at the Methodist
Episcopal church next Sunday morn
ing in exchange with Rev. William
Wood
Gardiner Beale, who has been Wis
iting his daughter in Dover, N. H.,
for the past two weeks. returned to
Madison Saturday night.
Messrs. Walker and Caldwell have
a crew of men at work filing their
ice houses for the next summers
town supply.
A meeting of the Cleaners Club of
the Methodist Episcopal church was
held Monday evening at the home of
Mrs. z c. Gilman on Head street.
George Dolbier went Monday to.
Bangor to accompany his son. Elmer
Dolbfer, who went to the hospital
for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

girls. Mr.. Bellows had q lively team
Of horses and could not leave them.
Everett Bellows, son of the re-
spondent, testified that he left home
10 years ago and since then had Wis
tied at his fathers home. He had
not heard Mr.. Bellows use improper
language in the presence of the chill
dren. He spoke about locations on
the farm that could be seen from the
highway and from the farmhouse.
Wesley Brown of Winslow was
then called. He lives within 20 rods
north of Mr.. Bellows house. His
house is on the same side of the road
as Mr. Bellows barn. His crops were
right opposite Bellows. He used to
see Bellows and Chester there in
1918, and once he had seen the girls
helping in the cultivating. Witness
said that he had had conversation
with Edna Harrison and that Edna
had said that her uncle Ed. (Bellows)
had never done anything wrong and
that she had told the story so she
would not have to work in the field.
He had visited at the Bellows house.
but had never seen Bellows conduct
himself at all improperly.
William McClintock Of Winsfow,
who lives about IS rods from the
Bellows farm, testified that his house
sets on ashnolf and from it a good
view could be had. of, Mr.. Bellows
field. He used to see Bellows and the
boy at work in the field, but never
saw the girls there in 1918. He had
never heard Bellows use vulgar Ian.
guage before his children.
Miss Freda Durham of Waterville
testified that she had lived near the
she saw Edna Harrison and she spoke
of conversation Edna had with Mrs.
Bellows. She has heard Edna tell
Mrs. Bellows that Elsie was sick with
tonsilitis. She heard Edna tell Mrs.
Bellows that she had to leave Prem
tiss' house on account of her fighting
with Elsie, that Elsie had wanted
her (Edna) to tell lies against Mr..
and Mrs. Bridges to put them in Jail.
Edna had said that Elsie had been
put up to telling the stories by Mr..
and Mrs. Archie Prentiss and Edna
said that she had refused to join in
with Elsie in the stories.
Miss Harriet Simpson Of Water
vile who was employed at the Office
of Attorney Bridges in 1920 testified
regarding the meeting at the Office
when the Harrison girls and Mr.. and
Mrs Bellows were there. Elsie made
q statement about Mr.. Bellows i'm
proper conduct and then of her own
accord she denied that there was any
improper conduct and said that she
wanted to change her statement. Ell
sic and Edna Harrison had then sign
ed statements that Mr.. Bellows had
never had improper relations with
them. Witness said that Lawyer
Bridges talked to the girls in a kind
ly manner telling them to tell the en-
tire truth, and she had not heard any
threats made by either Mr.. Bridges
or Mrs. Bellows. She said that she
has no interest in this case whatever.
She had not discussed the matter
with Mr.. Bridges from the time the
affidavits were taken to the time of
the trial. She did not hear Mr.
Bridges call the Harrison girl an i'm
proper name.
The case was suspended for the
day at this, point and court was ad-
journed to 10 o'clock this Wednesday
morning ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

and she added that Edna had told her
that Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Prentiss
were putting Elsie up to telling sto-
ries in order to put Mr.. and Mrs.
| Bellows behind the bars. and had tried
| to get her (Edna) to tell these stories.
She and Mr.. Bellows had had their
family troubles and once a constable
had been called. in. she testified. She
had never in these quarrels accused
Mr.. Bellows of these very acts, she
stated.
do you mean to tell me that Elsie
| never told you about Mr. Bellows i'm
proper conduct toward herr" asked
County Attorney Sanborn.
She never said q word about it I'M
til the day that Miss Leslie talked
with. her" said Mrs. Bellows
| !. Witness admitted that Elsie had
told her a story about Edna and Mr..
! Bellows. She had investigated and
had accused Mr.. Bellows. He had de-
MED it and looked innocent
She and Mr. Bellows had gone to
| Canal for the sole purpose of saving
their daughter from being taken from
them and they had left with a clear
conscience regarding any criminal
charges against Bellows because Of
| the sworn, statements which had been
signed by the girls to the effect that
Mr.. Bellows never had improper rela-
tons with them. t+--t s.f
The criminal charges which she had
| referred to in the letter written at
Woodstock were the proceedings which
had been started to take the children
, away from them, she testified Mr.
Bellows knew nothing about the let
ter. She did not have in her mind any
charges against Bellows, she said.
Witness gave her explanation about
the word verdict" contained in the
letter and the statement ct is hare
thing for a man of my age to go
through with She had written the
letter and had signed her husbands
name. James Edward Bellows.
Sh remembered that Maurice Prem
tiss had told Mr.. Bellows. in speaking
of the serious charges against Bel
lows. that he should advise him (Bel-
lows) to go away. Witness said that
| Ida PrentisS was kind hearted, but
she could not place reliance in her.
She had placed her child with Mrs
Prentiss because she was kind heart
ed. -.
Mrs. Bellows did not put much re-
lance in Archie Prentiss, but she and
Mr.. Bellows had in part followed his
advice about going to Canada.
Other Witnesses for Defense
Chester Bellows. 16 years of age,
son of James E. Bellows was called
as the next witness by the defense.
In June 1913 he quit going to school
and worked then at home. That year
the girls assisted some in cultivating
He was there at the time. He told
of the locations of the garden plots,
, stating that they were visible from
the house, and he said that any con-
versation or crying in the field could
be heard at the house. His father
had never sent him to the house to
fetch, water or to get anything at ALL
He had not heard his father use vul-
gar language before. the girls or con
duct himself improperly with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
jan22dtf

last week with her brother. Bertram
of Riverside, who returned with hel
for few days.
w. c. Stone has gone to Portland
for an indefinite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Davis were after
noon callers of friends at North Vas.
salboro Sunday.
c. H. Morse was employed at Her
bert Haskell's' Tuesday.
The condition of c. w. Taber, whC
for several days has been i'll with tn,
hiccoughs, is much better. This wa
the first case in the vicinity 1t is yer!
wearing to the patient.
Mrs. LRia Haskell. who is employed
at the Augusta State Hospital. passet
the weekend at home.
CORTLAND Taber was business cali
er at East Vassalboro Saturday.
Emmons Casey of Norridgewock AMI
brother. Ed. of Winslow, were caller
at r. J. Stones Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Emerson has returned Il
Mrs. Della Dickey's after visitin!
friends in Augusta,
Mrs. Dora Crosby. who has beer
quite poorly. is able to be out again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
WINDSORVILLE

Mrs. w. S. Johnson of Topsham wal
an overnight guest Friday of Mrs. Su
sic York: a dinner guest Saturday o
Mrs Ruby York. and departed on tn,
evening train for her home.
Miss Hilda Brown has returned from
a visit to relatives at her former homt
in Salem. Mass.
Mr. E. NJ. Bridges of Liberty was
weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. II. "
Brown.
Mrs. Annie Weeks of Weeks Mills
was visitor of friends last week ii
town.
Mrs. Glover Trask. who has been il
a long time, is improving.
Mrs. Raymond NJ. York and son. Don
aid, were afternoon guests Friday Of
Mrs. Glennie Brown.
Mrs. Guy Marsh and infant daughter
Madolyn, accompanied by her nurse
Mrs. Nellie Johnson, returned homt
from Augusta Saturday. Both mother
and child are doing finely.
Mrs. Alfred Griffin, who has been
confined to her bed by severe illness
is convalescent.
Mrs. Ruth u. Brann was a visitor
Saturday in Augusta.
A box, social was held at Erskine
schoolhouse Wednesday evening. sl&jl
was realized.
Raymond NJ. York went Monday 10
Augusta on business.
Mrs. j. j. Longfellow of Augusta
was a recent guest of her brother, Ar
thur Marson.
Mrs. j. B. Stilphen was an afternoon
guest Thursday of Mrs. Eta French.
Mrs. Inez Crawford of Augusta was
recently visiting relatives in town.
X. NJ. York was a visitor Saturday in
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

Pretty little Rose Riel. 16. once OF
Rumford Falls. whom Delbert Easier
married. Is years OF age. and Skow-
hogan farmer, is alleged to have aided
and abetted in escaping from parole.
of the Women's Reformatory in Show
hogan on Sept. &c. 1920, was the prin'
cipal witness for the State in trial
before the Superior court, Portland,
Monday afternoon. She told of an al
legged plan which the respondent had.
made for her escape from a South,
Portland home where she had been
placed on parole. while Easier. on the
stand the latter part of the afternoon
In his defense, admitted his acquaint'
ance with the girl, but denied having
made any plan and stated that such
thing as running away with her ana
leaving his wife was farthest from
his mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
No Speakers at
Federation Event
in City Feb. II

The meeting of the Maine Fedora
ton OF Women's Clubs. which will be
held in this city. Feb. II, at the
state House, forenoon and afternoon
sessions. will have no speakers. as
was first planned. The word come.
from Mrs. w. H. Brewster, the presi-
dent OF the Federation, to Mrs. r. q
CarH OF this city, the vice president
OF the Federation. The meeting w;,,
mus De devoted entirely to business
and some music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
kennebec County
Income Tax Collectors

Monday marked the beginning Of
the current filing period for the 1920
income tax returns. all forms having
peen released at this date. Collector
Leon Q. Tebbetts announces the fol-
lowing deputy collectors for Kenne.
bee county and the places where tha,,
VIII De located for the week of jan
24-29, Inclusive: -.
Augusta-Brooks Newbert, Angus
"a Trust building.
Gardner = Ernest L. Goodspeed
Federal building.
Waterviile - Thomas j. Deyine
Federal building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
Mrs. Grace G. uH

Mrs Grace Goss Uff died In the State
hospital at Augusta. Saturday morning.
where she had been for treatment for
the past six years. She was a woman
highly esteemed by a large circle Of
friends. Besides her husband, she
leaves son. Donald. six years of age
Mechanic Falls letter. Lewiston sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
The Salvation Army

The local corp of the Salvation
Army wishes to announce that they
have on hand quantity of vegeta-
bles to be distributed amongst the
worthy poor.
Anybody knowing the wherea-
bouts of those in need can commu-
ricate with the Salvation Army at
Winthrop street. After Investigation
the vegetables will be carefully dis
tributed. Telephone 414-w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

Members of the Zeta Psi fraternity
have received invitations to the an
nual dinner of the New England as
sociation to be held at the Copley-
Plaza hotel, Boston, Saturday eve
ming. March 5. Cecil D. Gregg, the
national presiding officer of the fra
ternity, will be present and one of
the speakers will be Justice Warren
G. Philbrook of the Maine Supreme
court:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

Augusta Lodge, No. s64. 8. p. O.
Elks, will hold a regular meeting OH
Thursday evening, Jan. eth, at Elks'
Home, Winthrop street. The meet
ing will be called to order at S O'Clock.
A class of several candidates will re-
ceive the degree and other important
business will be transacted Members
and visiting Elks are requested to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

The annual installation of officers
elect of Rose of Sharon Chapter No. 10.
o. L. S.. will be held on Thursday eve
ming, Jan. q. at 8 o'clock. A short en-
tertainment and banquet will be given
after the cerem6hy OF installation. All
members of the, O. E. S. cordially in
vited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

DR.. a. T. Hoffman will be in charge
of the Osteopathic Clinic which will
be held at the usual hour at room ~,
Augusta Trust building on Wednes-
day afternoon of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

DR.. A. T. Hoffman will be in
charge OF the osteopathic clinic
which will be held this Wednesday
afternoon atAthe usual hour at room
=, Augusta Trust building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

Misses Agnes and Susan Murphy of
this city, have returned from a visit
in Livermore Falls and Lewiston
with friends and relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

The regular meeting of the r. 3.
Capen Rebekah lodge will be held
this Wednesday evening, at 7.30
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
NOTICE

To Alfred Ciadapee:
You will please take notice that
there will be a hearing at the munich
pal court room in Augusta on the 2Sth
day. OF January. 1921, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon of that day. to make
proper and suitable provision for the
care. custody and education of your
minor children.
ROBERT A. CONY,
jan26dlt Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

A phone has been installed in the
N-RAY LABORATORY at Augusta
Cal, Augusta 1880, DIR. Hail. for spe-
cial appointment for x-rays at the
Augusta General hospital or at the
Gardiner General hospital.
jams, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

Daniel White has returned from
visit with his son, II. l.. White, at
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

The Mothers Chapter will meet
this Wednesday evening, Z o'clock,
with Mrs, Blackington, IL 12 Swan
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

MI, and Mrs. Merton L. Delano
ana daughter, Miss Lois and Mrs
Delano's mother. Mrs. Robert Hrt.
ton OF North vassalboro were in the
city over Sunday and visited M
and Mrs. I. ]. Delano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
AUGUSTA LOCALS

from a two days visit with his moth
CT at Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
: el-ohone 1875

Cards of thanks. obituary notices. res
olutions of respect. etc, will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 20 cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer & favSr
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
LOCAL NOTICE

Public Poppy Progressive Party, Fri
day night at Girls Club. Please pay
35 pennies at portal. Progress upstairs.
Music by Poppy players. Proceed to
pay for palatable food.--jan26d3t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

Pictorial Review Fashion books for
spring now on sale at Labreck &
Lishness. jan15d1Ot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
NOTICE

The Annual Meeting of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Company will
be held at the Company's Office, at
Portland. Maine. on Tuesday. the LIST
day OF February, 1921, at 1880 A. M,
for the purpose of electing four (4)
Directors in place of those whose term
of office expires. and to FIJI any other
vacancy. if any, then existing i'll the
Beard.
BY order of the Directors.
SYLVAN b. PHILLIPS.
Secretary.
Portland Maine, December IS, 1920.
jan1 AL ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

Wednesday. January rs, 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26

Mrs. James E. Bellows stated that
she is AZ years Of age and in August.
1915 she was married to Mr.. Bellows.
She went to Mr.. Bellows house a
month and two days before the baby.
Lila. was born. Mr.. Bellows was a
very modest man about the house and
he never used any vulgar talk. she
testified. Mr.. Bellows did not fool with
the girls and she had never seen, him
act immodest with them. In the year
1918 Edna and Elsie were living there
at the farm. Mrs. Bellows duties were
to carry the milk every morning on
the route. Her daughters washed the
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-22
A COMPLETE HISTORY
OF This COMMUNITY

realize what that means. If you sat
down and read a voluminous history
of the whole world from the birth of
creation, you would not find that many
names in it. And yet the Home
Town Paper" makes a regular yearly
custom of printing ten thousand names
and sometimes twice that number.
The Home Town Paper" is a seda-
tive, a tonic to the nerves, a relief
after hard work with hand or brain,
an entertainment to you, your wife,
your son and your daughter.
Have you subscribed to The Pleas
~antville Press yet?
Remember, you receive it a whole
year for the small sum of $3.50. Bet
ter send your order to-day.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-22
Riddles for the Beach.

What bell will never ring?-A dumb
bell.
When does a butcher rob himself
When he steals (~steels) his own
knives.
What are the best things to put in
an apple pie?-Teeth.
What name reads both ways the
same?-Hannah.
When is the best time to get a new
laid egg at sea?-When the ship "1ays
to" (two).
What is the cheapest breakfast you
can have?-A roll on the ground
The Daily Mirror.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-22

Of course, the whole family eagerly
reads the Home Town Paper" The
whole family wants to know the hap
penings of the community; wants to
read the news about what the people
they knew for miles around are doing.
The Home Town Paper" is a com.
plete history every year of you and
your neighbors. 1t tells of the COM
ings and goings, the births, the mar
riages, the joys and the sorrows-all
the events that go to make UP COM
munity life.
History? Why, the average Home
Town Paper" contains at least TEN
THOUSAND NAMES in the 81 weeks
of any year! Just reflect a bit and
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-22
A Contortionist.

Tommy ran in excitedly from the
garden, where he had discovered a
turtle. Come, quick, mother, and see
see a something"
What is it, Tommy"
Il don't know, it sticks his hands
in his pockets and swallows his head"
Judge.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-22
Poem BY
Uncle John
THROW AWAY THE SOCK

When YOU get to feein' doubtful in the region of your spine, an yer
appetite rebukes re. every time you try to dineCan' a double dost of
shiyers that insist O. bein' felt, sorter skanyhoots around We in HI re-
Of yr pelt-An' you get to actin crossways, which you never used TO
do till o wonder if it's smallpox Or thu everlastn' u
Then yu better get ome goosegrease an turpentnne an lard
an oak yer achin' carkass with a rub that's extry hard; an take a WOOL
an stockin' that vou,ve or a week or two, an wrop around yer goozle
ILL., vor daddv nsed 70 Il A whoppin' dost Of peppertea afore
o e to bed. which will clarity the rusty musty feeling in yer head
Ef this don't seem to help y, then I'd throw away the sock, a n fumgate
the premises, an telephone the Dock!
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-22
Those Considerate Lions.

Teacher-"You remember the story
of Daniel in the lions den, Robbie?"
Robbie-"Yes, ma'am."
Teacher-"What lesson do we learn
from it?"
Robbie THAT we shouldn't eat
everything we see."-Yonkers States
man.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-21
High Basketball Teams Leave For
 Series Of Games

Three automobiles carrying the girls and boys basketball teams of the Bisbee High School left this morn ing at 5:3O o'clock for Nogales where they will compete with the high School there.
 The teams will arrive in Nogales about l o'clock and play the NogaleS high school team in the afternoon. leave early the next morning fo Tucson, where they will play the Tucson high school basketball team that night, and return to Bisbee early Sunday aitei noon. Coach Parks S;..l yesterday that results of the game will be wired to L. w. CrandaI, prln- ciple of the high school, immediately following the games.
 In addition to the cars transporting the team, a number ot cars carry iEg rooterS will also. leave for No gales. Those driving the cars carry ing the teams are: Harry Blum, John Bird Salmon and Marion Hascal Those composing the teams are:
 Girls: Vera Chance, Viola Johnson and Helen Morte, forwards. Nora Morse. Edna Chain and .Dya" Suili- van. centers; Katy Caretto and Ida Peterson, guards.
 Boys: Johnny Cole. Jimmy Caretto and Kennedy. forwards; Eddie Gle ment. Douglas McGreagor. centers; Louis Jackson. George Kasun and John Salmon, guards.
 Miss Ruth Bird, Spanish teacher in the high school, will chaperone the girls.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-21
HOURLY WAGE OPPOSED

CHlCAGO. Jan. 2U.-DiscussiOn oI alleged decreases in efficiency result
 ing from reVerSion tO the hourly wage
 basis as opposed to the piece sys- .tem, occupied the railroad labor board
 hearings on rules and working condi- tiOns today. Statistics presented by the railroads were the center of con- troverSy between employe and rail representatives. Whether indifference to work or incompetency was respOn- sible for the decreased production shown by the railroads figures caus- eG a lengthy argument.