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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
Children's Home
Society Annual
Meeting Thursday

The Maine Children's Home Soci-
ETY. annual meeting took place, on
Thursday afternoon at the Office in
this city Practically, the same list
of officers were reelected. The OFF,
GERS of the Board are: President.
George Gay, Augusta; LIST vice presi-
dent, George e. Macomter, End vice
president, DIR. w. S. Thompson; sec.
letary, Mrs. Caroline Fogg: treasu-
rer, w. C. Halves; auditor, Mrs. Annie
l.. Drummond.
Added to the State Board Of Man
agers are: Rev. Edward NJ. H. Knapp.
rector of st. Marks church, Rev.
Howard S. Brown, James Elms of
Auburn. M. s. Holway. has beer add
Ied to the Board of Trustees.
The reports of the various officers
showed this organization to be in 4
fine condition. The Society cares for
children all over the State and some
of them out Of the state as well.
The total number Of children cared
for by this society up to the first CT
the year number 1850. Other interest
ing figures in connection with the re-
port of the superintendent, w. G.
Halves for the past year are: Num-
ter of children in boardil ~ home iii;
eturned to relatives and guardians,
Sc; total number cared fcr or helped
during the year. 502; letters written
from the Office. 1890; subscribers to
Our Mission" 10000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
"The Guest for a Kiss
Benefit ST. Marks
Home Filmed Friday

Just like Universal City on q s'nah
scale-that's what Water street. TINS
city. was. when Friday forenoon. the
work of filming the movie, Tne
Cres. for a Kiss" was started. IN
der the able direction Il Director
Stark, aided by camera man French
the members of the cast went through
their parts with natural ability Quite
a crowd gathered during M forenoon.
when the sunny weather WIS best icr
the work. =.
On this Saturday, mora work VIII
be carried out, beginning on water
street and then more work at Canes
ton Park. All the scenes will be out
doors. The story Of the movie which,
was Hrrten by Charles klnsman Isl:
A young woman will become httrcss
to a large fortune II she is kissed and
receives a proposal within stated
time. The villain hears Of this ana
determines to win the bride and the
money. But there is a slip up IN his
plans, when he becomes engaged to
the wrong girl. Stanley Hussey is
the villain. Mrs. Alden Hichborn and
Mrs. w. B. Williamson are the two
sisters, nieces Of the rich old uncle.
The scenario was arranged by w.
B. Williamson. The proceeds of the
picture when shown in this city with
III a few weeks will be for the benefit
of st. Marks Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
Analysis of Public Water
Supplies by Division
Of Sanitary Engineering

Travellers on Maine railways are pro-
tected as far as possible from infec-
ton with typhoid and other water born
diseases through the inspection and
analysis of the, water supplies from
which drinking water on such trains
are procured.
Philip c. McGouldrick. director of
the Division of Sanitary Engineering
of the Maine Department of Health,
and representative of the Federal Pub
lie Health Service in this capacity has
the inspection of all railway water sup
plies in his charge.
While such work has been done in
Maine for several years past, in CO.
operation with the federal government.
it was previously carried on by an
arrangement with the health depart
ment and the Interstate Commerce
Commission only within the past few
years having been taken over by the
United States Public Health Service.
The Division Of Sanitary Engineer
ing of the Maine Department of Health
also makes analysis Of all public wa
ter supplies. working with the public
utilities commission while in co-opera-
ton with the State Department Of
Agriculture. it makes analysis of but
ter. milk and cream.
Mr.. McGouldrick, the sanitary engi-
neer, is graduate Of the University
of Maine and has had one years work
as director of the division with the
State Department of Health. as we'll
as several seasons Of part time work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
Prin. Quimby Talks to
C.. A. r. on Americanization

The senior group Of the James
Howard society, c. A. R., held its reg
ular meeting Friday afternoon at
o'clock in the assembly room of the
Y. M. c. A. The business session &C.
cupied the first part Of the meeting.
Plans were made for a dance 70 be
given by the society after Easter.
The speaker Of the afternoon was
Principal Clarence P. Qulmby of
C3ny High school who gave the yourg
people most timely and very clear
and comprehensive. talk on Am ,.ican-
i1a:ion. Before Mr.. Quimby's ad-
dress Miss F'rederika Fife play ed pi-
a:io selections which were much APP
preciated. especially as she gave an
i.rpromptu performance.
Mr. Quimby told his hearers some
things which Americanization does
not mean and then explained to them
that. it's essence il nothing more or
less than honest-to-goodness demo-
cracy with small I'd" and a big
idea. He mentioned several specific
things that high school students may
do I'd instruct. their less happily stu
ated fellow students in real Ameri-
canism and showed them how they
may render a service to the nation by
watchful guardianship Of its flag. its
memorials and similar symbols Of
patriotism.
About forty members OF the society
were present and also the following
members of Koussinoc chapter. d. "A.
r.. Mrs Harry s. Thompson, Mrs. C..
". Jones. Mrs. E. A Hussey and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
MONTVILLE

WEST-The Knox and Montville Tele-
phone Co. held their annual meeting
at Freedom, in Grange hall. Jan. 13.
William Sibley, Jr.. of West Montville
was elected president and general
manager; c. P. Hutchins, clerk Leon
Virgins, also of West Montville,
treasurer.
The Wednesday evening prayer meet
ing will be held with Mrs. Achsa Hall
and Mrs. Clara Joy, at the store for
a while.
Orrell Robinson is getting hay and
clearing out the barn at the Wright
Thompson farm, which has been sold.
Miss BERTHE Wing of Belfast visited
her uncle. Fred Thompson, recently.
Mrs Frank Johnson. Elva Ingraham
and George Dow of Morrill, were guests
of William Sibley this week.
L. L. wiggin and daughter and Mrs.
Elizabeth Perry were in Belfast Satur-
day. making the trip in Mr.. Wiggin's
new car.
Claude Clement Of Belfast was q
guest in West Montvilie, recently.
Mrs. Myrtle Sibley is guest of rela-
tives in Morrill,.
E. B. Bean has been to Dexter dur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
CORNvILLE

The c. c. c. Club met with Mr.. and
mrs. John Scott Saturday evening, the
occasion being the anniversary of Mr.
SCOTS birthday. The usual good time
and a bountiful dinner were enjoyed
Fruit and candies were served and
games played. A slight birthday re-
membrance was presented. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Mcclure were unable TO
be with the company. owing to. the
sudden sickness of their driving horse
Milfred Kelley. who has been sufrer-
ing from measles, is on the gain.
Mrs. Ina Kelley is able to sit up
Erwin Smiths three daughters have
all had measles. Miss Alice had a
double portion. having chicken pox tust
before coming down with measles.
Quite a number are having chictsn
po1; Guy and Stanley Fieweliyn, Err
maiene Smith. Hildreth Judkins ana
number of children in the I.ipco,,,
school are afflicted o'''
ofanss Saturday evening" -Dont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
Entertainment for
General Hospital

A hospital is public necessity. 1t
is always open to help the sick and
wounded and is the institution that
should alwayc have the support OF
the public. The City Of Augusta is
fortunate in having SO good one and
the public should give the largest
patronage to the entertainment for
the hospital benefit Thur sday, Jan. q
at the Opera House. Tickets for sale
at Fletcher's drug store. Water street,
Braggs on State street. at the Ar-
gusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

ing the past two weeks putting in ice
for D. Whiting and Co.
lon ROBERTS Is working in the mill
for I. Quigg in South Freedom
Mrs. Martin Written was in Erso-
dom recently visiting relatives "a
friends.
Guy jackson is hauling nresssd b.,
to Thorndike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

H. F. Cummings yesterday received
a carload Of horses which he has now
placed on sale. He reports them as of
an unusually good quality and Of all
sizes and kinds. The prices are varied
SO that Mr.. Cummings feels he can
fill the wants of anyone. There are
"a animals in the lot-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Weekend specials advertised by
Weber & Hewett include the follow
ing: Large loaf of Occident bread
white, rye, graham and bran. Is
cents; eclairs. cream puffs and cup
cakes at 20 cents a dozen. Maillards
chocolate is used on these products;
parker house rolls at Is cents dozen,
molasses cookies at two dozen for 25
cents and almond macaroons, cocoanut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

The Women's Auxiliary of James
Fitzgerald Post American Legion,
Will install their officers for 1921,
Monday evening, Jan. "a, at 7.30 P.
M. a full attendance is desired. Re-
freshments will be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

macaroons and chocolate macaroons at
40 cents a pound. For candies, they
have purity kisses at 40 cents and
peppermint patties at 40 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

forget your parts in the program =
peciaily Mother Goose rhymes"
sylvanus Kelley is down with . ~
cold.
Z. s. Moody has been coninea
MS bed with a bad cold and stouS'
trouble.
Ice being cut on the ParsonS w
Is 20 inches. or more. thick. MsH |,
the cream men have their supply 4
ready harvested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

which has a half century record of
efficiency sand worth.
1t creates an appetite, aids diges-
ton, makes food taste good, purifies
and yitalizes the blood, makes the
weak. strong. eliminates the poisons of
catarrh, scrofula, rheumatism, forth
fies the body against infectious dis
eases, fevers. grip. Influenza.
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla today.
Hoods Pills are a fine laxative-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

The installation of officers elect of
Rose of Sharon Chapter. No. 10, o.
E. S., will be held on Thursday eve
ming, January q, at 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Grants is offering some especially
attractive specials for. today only
Spanish sailed peanuts. the sweet
kind. will be sold at rs cents a pound
and fudge and needhams will go at A
cents pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Ask r. D. Palmer, % Weston
street, Augusta, to Chow you ALUMNI
mum specialties,- from the Wear
ever" Aluminium Cooking Utensil Co.
Phone lit. jan22eod3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
LOCAL NOTICE

The Dramatic club of Cushnoc
Grange will present the drama Our
Folks" at East Vassalboro Grange
hail, Monday evening. Jan. "a. Dane
ing and refreshments. jan20-22
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

The Childrens Hospital Of Portland.
Maine, offers to young women Of high
school education or its equivalent a
two and one-half years course OF
training which includes six months at
New Haven Hospital. New Haven.
Conn. Special courses given in Public
Health work and in District Nursing.
Address: Sup't. Nurses. s. High St..
Portland. Maine.
Jan22d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Adams offers Continental tubing. 40
men, SSc. yd.; Continental tubing. AZ
inch, &c. I'd; IA bleached sheeting, 4Oc.
per yd.; IA unbleached sheeting. Soc.
per I'd; ss-inch Indian head, &c. DER
I'd: $500 printed voiies. &c. per I'd;
N.eO all wool plaids. $2s5 per yd.: 1888
black satin. ss-inch. $3.50 yd.: wom-
ems lightweight cotton stockings that
were 75c.. today &c. brown. black or
white; trimmings and laces at half
price; Il lie. toilet soap at 3 for DC;
one lot womens $25O to SIS heavy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Hon. Byron Boyd left Friday for
Woodstock. N. B., called there by the
serious illness of his sister,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Germans ara having less taxes y
capita than citizens Of Great Britalal
The longest papyrus roll OfO.,
down from early times is forty -
long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

cotton union suits at $l.45, sizes 4O-42
and A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Parish supper at Congregational
chapel this evening. Admission 2sc-
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Fred Clark has opened a grocery
store at Manchester Forks. Tel. 315-
-, jan22-2i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Full line of Modart, front-laced cor
sets at pre-war prices, quoted from
$4.W upward. Best banbeau brassieres
at Ssc. EACH Low priced corsets $780,
all offered by F. Eta Blake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Rummage Sale, Girls club. today,
9 A. M. to I P. NJ. Notice hour of
closing. jan22d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

c. F. Bilodeau Co. has for last call
TO-DAY mems $3.50 union suits for $l.5s;
boys Notaseme hose in black and tan.
% cents and mems overcoats, formerly
$50. sS5 and $40 now $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

At J. F. Bilodeau's, "a pairs of wo-
mems black, brown and gray high
boots, medium and high heels, vici kid
and calf. $4.95. One lot of mems black
and brown pointed toed shoes, Goodyear
welt. special. s445. Mems patent leath-
err dancing oxfords, $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Coughlin's drug store has just re-
ceived word from the factories that
the prices on new candies are to be
% per cent less than have prevailed
MIR. Coughlin is determined to meet
this cut and has. accordingly. reduced
the price of his chocolates that have
been selling ut SIPS. $3.50 and $1.65 a
pound to fiat rate of 81 pound. The
chocolates are fresh, but he is deter
mined that the public should receive
the benefit of the cut that is to come
without having to wait for it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Mrs. Eugene Merrill. At the close of
Mr.. Quimby's talk, popcorn balls and
candy were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

The ]. B. Farrell Co. has been
crowded all the week as a result of
their special cut price sale and bigger
crowds are looked for today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

&. L. Folsom of the City Hall Groc-
cry opposite the City hall, has started
his Saturday combination sales. One
of them provides 10 pounds of sugar
at 80 cents. one pound of Formosa or
mixed tea at SO cents and two pounds
of NJ & G coffee at 50 cents, total of
s1.57. A smaller combination offers
five pounds of sugar at 80 cents. one
half pound of Formosa or mixed tea
at 90 cents and one pound of NJ & G
coffee at 80 cents, a total of so cents.
Hc also has fancy dairy butter at 55
cents a pound and strictly fresh eggs
at So cents a dozen. .qoI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

The Augusta Fruit Co.. at both of
its stores. is offering Florida Indian
river oranges at 49 cents a dozen.
Regular 17-cent tins of Velvet and
other brands of tobacco are being sold
at two tins for a quarter. The Italian
macaroni is also a feature of their
stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Rand & Stearns new line of nut and
chocolate cakes is sure to meet with
approval. The chocolate cake especial
ly is delectable bit of pastry that has
an individual taste and freshness all
its own. The nut doughnuts, eclairs
and cocoanut cookies are still going
strong, and their Yankee Bread never
tasted better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

AT E. Locke's plenty of native pork.
special cuts, at q cents a pound. Ma
tive chicken and fowl should be order
ed early. Fresh early spinach, lettuce
and celery. Fine grapefruit, three for
% cents; pink salmon; cup cakes 20
cents dozen today only, Doughnuts
OF all kinds. Baked beans and brown
bread today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

Ellinwood's furniture sale is Offering
some big cuts in prices on all articles
LOT the house from parlor suites to
kitchen utensils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

AT Richmond's today, women's regu-
lar one dollar silk Isle hose will be
sold at IS cents. Flannelette night
robes that have been $2.25 will go at
$145.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-22

; Miller is offering nut chips at % cents
assorted oxford cocoanut bars at 20
cents. old fashioned chocolates at 80
cents and chocolate cocoanut marsh
mallows at A cents
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-03-17

turned to her home in Bennington on
William H. Graves of West Chazy,
~ Y, who has been visiting his sis
ter. Mrs. Ellen Connolly OF Old Ben.
has returned to his home
If one can judge business by the
number of statesmen in town things
must be booming. The reporter met
no les sthan four this morning in one
Try goods store in town.
NJ p Tolman superintendent of the
Pure OIL Company of this village, is
attending a convention of the District
Managers and superintendent at the
2ompany'I main office, Columbus, o,
o. G. Stupplebeen is acting superin
.endent during Tolman's absence.
All members of the F. NJ T, A. 3.
ociety are requested to attend a spe
ial meetings at their rooms, Sunday
darch 90. after late Mass. This meet
ng is to be OF great Importance and
President Maloney wishes every mem.
Der to be present Thomas Maloney,
President, Robert McKeon, Cor. Sec'y
Adv 57t3.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-03-17

Mr. Guarno promising tenor with endid voice
excellent dicton His singing of the aria che geda
Boheme finely and the high c.
with beautiful ringing His English enunciatiou far better
MASS.
series by Bran
scombe Leonavao Herbert gained instant He has
quaity that
pleasing MONITOR, CONCORD N. II.
Mr., his kind he has beau
u of good very mbe with much
warmth qualities that Of meried lie
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-03-17
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Tod
Briefly TOR Busy Readers

Prentiss Kent Of Rutland is in town
on business.
Raymond Hanlon Of Springfield Is in
town for the day
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wood spent
the day in Pittsfeld.
st, Patrick's dance at Hawks hall to
night, Don't miss it. Adv
Mr. and Mrs, George Hawks of South
street are In New York city
Read the Opera House ad today
Adm. 10 and l5c plus tax. Adv.
j. E. Carrigan state county agent
leader is in town for few days.
II. f. Bremen state COW testing SUI
pervisor Is in town for two days.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Thibodeau Of Dewey street
Wednesday morning
Waldo White Of Gage street is abe
ito be out again after an illness Of
two weeks duration.
Miss Marian Geer a member Of the
State educational staff Of Burlington
lis in town for few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kehoe have
returned from New York City where
they have been for a week.
clipping bride to be finds fance in
hotel with wife as third girl claims
him. At Library theatre today Adv
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moses Of
Grandview Ave. have returned from
a trip to Philadelphia and Washington
Miss Margaret A,bro who was taken
to the Putnam Memorial hospital some
weeks ago for treatment has returned
to her home improved.
Miss Helen Hurley and Miss Kath
crime Carmody have returned to Their
homes. They have been the guests
of Rev A. c. Griffin of Wallingtord.
Special high class vodyil and Alice
Joyce in Her Lord and Master and
an educational comedy, Opera House
today Admission 10 and 15c, plus
tax Adv.
Tomorrow-Wm. S. Hart in The
Testing Block" his latest Paramount
re ease, and Mack Sennett Comedy,
and vodvi Opera House, Adm. 10
and 15c, plus tax ADV.
At meeting of the Vermont Society
of Sons of the American Revolution
held Wednesday at Montpelier George
NJ. Hawks was elected to serve on the
board Of managers
Mrs. Katherine Melhorn who has
been visiting for the past four weeks
in Brattleboro and New Hampshire re.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-03-17
See What the Press Says About These Artistes

Che geida Mamma from La Boheme with such and
him with the artists of the best
Opera Companies GAZETTE DEL MASSACHUSETTS, BOSTON
young who already been heard several
Metropolis Massachusetts, distinguished artist
supple harmonious guided by perfect charms and
hrn chad the honor of being recalled each time he appeared
that tn eaudence tire OF harng
MIN He knows our language French
his native ltaanAVENIR NATIONAL MANCHESTER N H.
splenddy received praise
rendition of the several numbers Her clear
full of sympathy and her tones round and rich Her
excellent BANGOR (ME) DAILY NEWS.
The New York herald., 1921-03-14
RADIO PHONE CARRIES
SHOW TO FOUR STATES
First Exhibition Of Musical
Transmission a Success.

Small audiences In selected cities of
Ohio Illinois and Arkansas--and the
District OF Columbia--l;stened last night
to reproduction by radio telephone or
a vaudeville programme In the home Of
Robert r. Gowen. chief engineer OF the
De Forest Radio Telephone and TeIe-
graph Company 1t was the first demon
stration Of musical transmission by wire-
less telephone. An orchestra PLAYED
several selections. the Duncan Sisters
sang. and there were instrumental num-
hers and a monologue.
Or Lee De Forest and party Of
friends were present at the entertain
ment The performers stood near big
sounding board which carried their
voices TO an ampllfler. thence TO tho
radio transmitter and 10 the aerial Mr..
Gowen announced at the end OF the per
formance that the stations sharing N
the demonstration had reported they
had heard the programme clearly.
The receiving stations were az Chi
oago, where r.. II. q. Matthews, chief
engineer OF the Chicago Radio Labora-
tory. had invited guests 10 hear the New
York vaudeville artists at the home or
the Rev. " a. Manning. IN Salem, Ohio
bv Charles Gambler and his guests III ST
Mary's. Ohio the Naval Radio Research
laboratories Ia Washington, ~ a.. and
by John Clayton and his guests ~
Little Rock Ark.
Alr Matthews relayed the wireless
currents TO Colorado Springs Col.