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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
Scottish Rite Bodies
Valley of Augusta To
Meet in City December 10

Degrees Fourth Through Seventh Viii
Be Conferred in Evening at Masonic
Temple-committee Report To 81
Considered at Meeting
The three Scottish rite bodies, Ken
nebec Valley Lodge Of Perfection,
Augusta Council Princes Of Jerusa-
lem and Emeth Chapter Of Rose
Croix. will hold a meeting Monday,
Dec. 10. at Masonic Temple in the
Valley of Augusta with the follow
ing program in order:
$50 P. M. Opening Of the Lodge Of
Perfection. Communication Of the
4th and 9Th degrees.
600 p. M. Comforting Of the 9Th
degree in full form with appropriate
music.
$40 P. NJ. Banquet.
1870 p. NJ. Opening of Augusta
Council Princes of Jerusalem and
Emeth Chapter of Rose Croix to hear
and act on the report of a commit
tee.
SIS PM. Comforting Of 7th degree
in full form with appropriate music.
The principal officers of the three
Scottish Rite bodies are: John c.
Arnold, T. P. Master; Edward F.
Merrill, Sovereign Prince: ]. Howard
WEIGH. w. w. Master; Stanley X.
Hawkins, secretary.
A special meeting of Kennebec
Valley Lodge of Perfection will be
held at 7.30 Wednesday evening, Dec.
IA, for balloting on petitions, this
meeting being called previous to the
above work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
| HON, JOHN E, NELSON
SPEAKS ON PROHIBITION" At
| CROMWELL CLASS MEETING

Gives Comprehensive and Enlighten.
ing Address at Monday Evening
Meeting in Vestry Of the Methodist
Church-Milton o. Dean, Also
Speaker at Interesting Get -togeth-
or - Musical Program also En-
joyed
Hon. John E. Nelson, Republican
candidate for Congress-, on Monday
evening addressed the mems class ct
the Methodist church. BY request, he
spoke on the Eighteenth Amendment.
In doing this he called attention to the
fact that Maine was the pioneer state
in prohibition legislation. passing a
law making the sale Of Intoxicating
liquors illegal in 1916, the first law
of it's kind in Maine or elsewhere. He
reviewed liquor legislation in Maine
and passed on to history of the
Eighteenth Amendment and its ratifi-
cation, wartime prohibition and the
Volstead Act.
He read parts Of the various laws.
commented on the various legal ob3ec-
| lions that were thrown in the way of
| their enforcement, and explained the
| decisions OF the United States supreme
| court relative thereto. Mr.. Nelson
| commented on the machinery devised
| for the enforcement Of the law. and
| showed how enforcement could be null
| lifted by the executive. judicial and
| legislative branches of government.
| He laid special stress on the PROPOSE
| ton that the perpetuity Of this repub-
| lie depends on obedience to law, and
| that this government will endure on
| the rock Of law enforcement, or perish
in the quicksands of lawlessness.
Previous to this interesting speech
the members of the Cromwell Bible
class and u number of guests enjoyed
fine oyster stew which with Ice
cream and cake formed very enjoy
able supper. After the supper, Milton
O. Dean. superintendent of the Con-
gregational Sunday school. gave
short talk or the different phases Of
Sunday school work and the part that
the men should take in it. Songs were
sung by the assemblage and also by a
male quartet composed of David
Campbell. Albra Rand, !. B. Packard
and Manley Haskell. This quartet
sang "Just q Song at Twilight" and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

LII Liza Jane" and also led in the
chorus singing. Music for these songs
was furnished by Philip Merrill Of
Cony. who very kindly agreed to play
the piano Tor the meeting.
After the speech Mr.. Nelson. the
president of this class. told the men,
especially those who were NOT MEN,
bers of the class. what the aims of
the class were and invited all non
members to sign up and attend as
often as possible. Principal Quimby
Of Cony then said that there was a
movement o., foot to enlarge the men,
bership Of the local "Y" and that he
would like TO know of all members
who would join that organization that
they might have the use OF the ~"
alleys for match which had been ar
ranged between two teams composed
Of members Of this class. Then a
goodnight song was sung and the
members left for their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
| Christmas Gift
| That's Practical

The savings handbook as Christ
mas gift Is one of the interesting sug-
gestions made this year to encourage
thrift. It has a practical appeal
which should solve the problem of
what to give. Almost everybody has
received presents that never could be
Of any use to them, but bank ac-
count must find welcome everywhere
The handbook in the form of a
present carries suggestions that can
not fail to have results. 1t is a silent
intimation from the giver that he ex-
poets the person receiving 1t to do
something worth while in the year to
come. Certainly very few Christmas
presents could offer the same spur to
ambition. Anyone getting a savings
account in this way would find 1t q
constant reminder that he should be
putting something aside.
These accounts can be opened in
any small sum in any savings bank,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
Gard Of Thanks

We. the undersigned. wish to ex.
press our gratitude and apprecia-
ton for the many kindnesses shown
US during our recent bereavement
also for the beautiful floral tribute.
received from the Asylum. Lodge Of
Odd Fellows. r. B. Capen, Rebelkaf
Lodge. Bethlehem Lodge, r. and A
NJ, Capitol Grange, American lie.
gion Auxiliary. employees Of Stand.
ard OIL Co., employees Of A. & K
r. r.. relatives and many friends.
MRS. G. FRED MESSER,
HAZEL CLARK.
MRS. s. w. MESSER,
MR.. AND MRS. LEVI MOSHER.
MR.. AND MRS. CHAs. W. MESSEH
AND FAMILY,
HAROLD FUTILE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
Penney Memorial Church
To Organize Chorus To
Sing at Evening Service

The Music committee of the Pen
ney Memorial United Baptist church,
with the approval Of the trustees has
secured the services of Professor and
Mrs. Miles Manning Atherton as mu-
steal directors of the Sunday evening
services. The object Of this Is to in
struct the young people in the art of
singing and to organize one or more
choruses to sing at the evening SER
vices. If 1t is possible and sufficient
interest is displayed an orchestra al
SO will be organized. The method of
work will be to devote one evening
each week to rehearsal, meeting
promptly at 7.30 and closing at
o'clock. At this meeting selections
will be rehearsed and various lines of
musical work outlined. II circum-
stances warrant q musical organiza-
ton will finally be perfected.
Any person who is interested In
this work is invited to attend a pre-
liminary meeting to be held in the
vestry on Thursday, Dec. Is. at 7.30
p. M. The opportunity to Join in this
work is open to any suitable person
whether . member Of the church or
not. but all members Of the church
are especially urged to take an inter
est and attend. The church gladly
furnishes this opportunity. free Of
cost, in the hope that 1t will prove
beneficial in developing the musical
appreciation and ability Of the grow
ing company Of young people. Pa
rents and older folks can be especial
ly helpful in making 1t convenient for
the young people to attend and they
are earnestly asked to assist in this
particular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Chamber Of Commerce to Send Beau
tiful Circular to Nearby Towns

tifuI Circular to Nearby Towns
Augusta is the originator of a new
idea in extension Of good will. A beau
tiful two-colored circular containing
messages Of Christmas cheer and the
seasons tidings will be sent to 5000
homes in the vicinity Of Augusta by
the Merchants Bureau Of the Augusta
Chamber Of Commerce. A committee
of five Of Augustus leading merchants
has outlined the plans for getting out
this circular which will be sent by
mail to representative families whose
names are or file at the Office of the
Chamber OF Commerce. c. F. Bilodeau
is chairman of the committee and is
being assisted by f. S. Mack. G. A.
Merrill. Harry p. Lowell and Mgr.
Kenworthy Of Woolworth's and 10
cent store. The details of the typog-
raphy are being worked out by Roy II.
Flynt, sales manager Of the Kennebec
Journal Printshop. The editorial work
is being prepared by Secretary G. c.
Clarke Of tho Chamber of Commerce.
The circular itself will contain in
teresting material bearing on Augusta
az a Christmas shopping center. A
quaint engraving showing Santa Claus
making his exit from a farmhouse
chimney. another engraving showing
a well-lighted Christmas tree in two
colors, and . good assortment OF
smaller cutz will add to the attrac-
tiveness Of tile sheet. The paper will
contain no advertising as Its chief
purpose is to build good will for Au-
gusta and not for tho individual
stores a. such. Augusta has much
to offer shoppers in the way of as
sortment and reasonable prices and the
merchants have taken this means of
getting before the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
Augusta seems to be raIn,np IN M,

Augusta seems to be gaining in pop
ularity as Christmas shopping cen
ter. Among Mondays visitors were
noticed Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wiley
Of Readfleld Depot. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles r. Taylor Of Kent's Hill and
Miss Stanley Of Readfield Corner. Mr..
Wiley Is manager Of the Kennecook
Farms. Both parties made tho trip
by automobile and reported the roads
from Readfield to Augusta as excel
lent considering the time of year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Carl A. r. Lewis of this city and
who is passing several months in
Calais on business. is able to resume
his work there. He sustained in
juries while playing football Thanks
giving and he was confined to the st
Stephens hospital for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

and new conception of what telephone
service means to those we serve. We APP
preciate more keenly than ever that the
everybody but for the service of which we
are part.
And being human, we desire to do what we
can to make the world bigger and happier by
giving the best possible service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Hon. Henry e. Dunnack, State libra
rian. left Monday afternoon for Con-
cord, n. H.. where this evening he will
give an address at the 4Sth annual
session of the New Hampshire State
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Sometime after dark Saturday and
daylight Sunday a big water main
pipe at the Corner of State and
Court streets burst. causing a young
flood. 1t took considerable excavat-
ing before the root Of the trouble
was reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
ro Stop corGH1NG At NIGHT

When anyone sis suffering from
bronchial affliction or has a cough that
fingers on and grows worse at night.
the loss of sleep tends to weaken the
sufferer and grows more serious the
longer it is neglected. Mrs. NJ. Suter,
CAT Longbrook Ave, Stratford, Conn,
writes: "Foley's Honey and Tar has
given me great relief from a severe
attack of bronchitis No medicine
stands higher throughout the nation
as family remedy for colds, coughs
and crOup-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

At ST. Dennis church at North
Whitefield New Years Festival
will be held Jan. 2, and 4. The hall
has been recently installed with a
new furnace and will be used at the
time. All sorts of attractions are be-
ing promised at this event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Fred Wilson of Portland, stenogra-
pher for the supreme judicial court,
arrived in the city Monday afternoon
and will be employed at the courthouse
during the December term Of the
Maine law court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Among the out-of-town visitors in
this city Monday were DR.. J.. A. Hat
field of Waterville. Arthur Holt of
Clinton, Whiting Butler Of Farming
ton. F. X. Courtemanche Of Mad
ison, and Clyde Tilson Of Belgrade
Lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
Priests Hot Drops

Cholera 1Eorbus or Diarrhes. ZEN
Ealgis Headache. Cramps. Colds. Men.
lssrual Pains.
SENT 20 any address. Price, 37c.
1111sx D1u0 CO. 1AMGo1. Nh
<lxa1 eoAff x6rt.----
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
SHERIFF E. D. HARDWOOD
NOT A CANDIDATE FOR
AUGUSTA POSTMASTER

Edward D. HARDWOOD, sheriff of
Kennebec county, in a statement Is
sued last night, stated that he was
not candidate for the postmaster
ship OF Augusta. Sheriff Harwood
said:
MY attention has been called to an
article appearing in a newspaper
printed outside the county that I was
a candidate for the Augusta post
mastership. I have not been a can
didate, am not now a candidate and
will not be candidate for the post
mastership. am serving az sheriff
of Kennebec county and am fulfill
ing the position to the best Of my
ability, with no thought Of any other
politica! position"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

of our central of
Hces.
"My tele p h o n e
means so much to
mel" she said. "The
world would GER
tainly be smaller
for me without it.;
yes and much ! less
bright and cheerful.
So / thought I'd ac-
cept your invitation
to call, in order to
tell you that. OF
course | can't see
how you make all
these connections,
but I'd like to feel
the swift c h b o a r d
and see if I could
un d e r S t a n d the
process"
This and other Incl
dents of Telephone
Week gave us tele-
phone people a new
vision of our job,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Mrs. Lucille Dearborn of this city
although but 66 years Of age, is =
great-grandmother,h heading four gen.
Grafton group. Her little great-grand-
daughter IS Arlee Millett. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Millett Of Richmond,
and she will be two years old next
April. She is bright. loveable young
lady, taking an active interest in ali
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
How America Captured Ada Ward
Written BY Parett
Written by Ralph Parlette
(chicsgo's Famous Edi.or-Lecsurer)

girl doll baby kind of beatty that we gaze at and
stop there. Her beauty is the kind that we gaze
through into the beauty within She has the mother
face and the home heart. In few moments we in
the audience have forgotten we audience and
have our company manners We just let go and
become boys and girls again. She talks the big
things of life, talks in little words the big things
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
Law Court convenss Today

Tho December term Of the Maine
law court win convene at 10 O'Clock
this morning at the courthouse in this
city. And-oscoggin county cases are
nrst in order. being called for jthia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

resident and non-rssidsut unpaid
taxes have to bs advertised which
will be done about Dec. 18th, and al
taxes unpaid after that data. both
real and personal estate. will - col
lected as the law provides. Jo6n
Jackman. Tax Collector. Nan1Aeq1an|
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

our hearts are hungry to hear.
She takes a big lens and focuses
all the light down on one spot
in our heart until it warns and
glows. We lean forward. The
laughter runs out of our mouths,
the tears run out of our eyes,
the love runs out of our heart.
Then we try to get Ada Ward
to speak somewhere else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Here is one Of the unusual things in the annals
o. practically unknown woman comes to our shores
o., ~ makes speech. 1t was like match in pine
s 1n, Next day she must make two. Presently
SIC m ber DAYS fill up Just little while and she
az a. Known and talked about, and today the busiest
sneaker in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Raymond Atherton, county agent
of the Androscoggin Farm Bureau,
arrived in the city Monday for a
short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Miss Bertha Hudson and Myron
Hudson of Winthrop were here Sat-
urday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

and the passbooks will be turned
over to the giver, 20 that he can put
them in a stocking at home or mail
them just before Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

DIR. Gordon B. Hatfield of Water
vile was a business caller Monday in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

L. III. Bartlett and Edward Farm
ham, both Of Belgrade lakes, were in
Augusta Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

the happenings in her family circle.
Arlee's mother Is Mrs. Rosa Millett.
aged 81 years. and Arlee's grand
father is S. A. Dearborn. aged ~, also
Of Richmond. Mr.. Dearborn lives in
Richmond and Mr.. and Mrs. Millett
and baby girl have recently arrived
there from Philadelphia. They are
planning to locate in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Charles o. Tibbetts, Melville
street. was in Portland, Monday, Wis
iting with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
THEY TALK THIS WAY

A Canadian soldier in France
wrote home: IF Ada Ward
comes to our home town, go and
hear her. No matter what is
on, whether a wedding or
funeral, put it off and go and
hear Ada Ward"
A prominent Sein Feiner of
Limerick said to her: "Sure,
you're such a fine English
woman, you must be Irish"
"The stage has lost a great
actress" said one of the worlds
leading actors. "The pulpit has
lost a great preacher" a clergy
mans comment on the same
lecture.
"She's a peacherino. It wasn't
a bit like a lecture" declared an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
DID YOU VISIT US?
How Blind Woman's Friendly Call Left
With Us New Vision and Understanding

nNE of the most interesting of the many
" interesting incidents of our recent
Telephone Week was the visit of an aged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
Plans for Augusta
Church Athletic League
Will Be Organized as Part Of Win
ter Program at Y. M. c. Aeon
tests in Basketball, Volley Ball and
Gymnastio Games
dec1Sd1t

tests IN BASKETBALL, toley Dali AM
Gymnastio Games
Much interest is developing among
the men of the different churches OF
this city for the organization of ar
Augusta Church Athletic League
The physical director at the "Y.' r
NJ. Sanborn says that this is part
Of the winter program that has been
laid out at the "Y" and that this
league will no doubt be organized in
the near future. There will be con-
tests in basketball, volley- ball, swim
ming and gynmastic games, and keen
rivalry should develop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

spirit of friendly cooperation we cannot find
way to correct them.
You will be welcome at any central Office in
our territory. Please plan to call in the
afternoon, if possible.
New England Telephone & Telegraph Com
pany
F. P. Gray, Manager
w. E. Pickett, Wire Chief
Beatrice C. Ouellette, Chief Operator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

enthusiastic SchOOlboy.
"Mere words will not describe the elusive witch
cry and spontaneous charm that linger around Ada
Ward" Hamilton, Canada, editor wrote.
But such comments would fill pages. She is the
despair of her managers. Her audiences just take
over all Of her bookings.
When I heard Ada Ward last evening | went
spell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
MANCHESTER

LOCAL NOTICE
IshA time limit u almost ~ -Xhen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13
LOCAL NOTICE

Lost: Boys book at Union hall.
Please call 259-M Reward.
tsc11d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

The" goodwill and understanding resulting
from these visits make us wish that our
patrons would feel that they are welcome to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Il was this way:
She was a frail little woman
~ The name of Ada Ward. She
psd been entertaining in her
native nat England, and England
n nent her to entertain the British
srmv. She took her blackboard
from camp to camp, hospital to
hospital, and the soldiers saint
ed her. A.
face and the home heart.
uER AUDIENCES TURNED
MANAGERS
And then she came to the
United States. The people who
heard her laughed, wept and
cheered. Then they rushed to
their phones to get her to speak
more places where their friends
could hear her.
Ada Ward went with her black
hoard to these more places, and
these more audiences phoned
over to more and more places
to more and more friends. Pref
ty soon her datebook ran over
with these more and more phon-
;ngs. until now she is booked
two wears in advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

Two ytdfs
j America discovered Ada Ward. Her audiences
lust turned exclusive managers of Ada Ward. If
she were dozen Ada Wards, they'd all be busy.
She's doing her Ada Ward best to fill all the engage
ments The frail little woman is made of more
durable stuff than steel. She is made Of sympathy,
love and cheer.
HOW ADA WARD DOES IT
Ada Ward comes out on the stage with her faith
full blackboard. Fortunately she is not the picture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-13

understanding resulting
lake us wish that our
nat they are welcome to
--e call on us during
any week of the
year.
We plan no spe-
- cial preparation and
u desire no formal
:H notification. A call
h to the Chief Opera
\ tor or Manager will
n be sufficient. That
a will enable us to fix
q a time when service
demands will be
y least pressing and
II when our Service
4 Com m tie e s can
y best arrange to
show you around.
Don't feel that this
is a bid for SYM
pathy or praise. If
you are having SER
vice troubles, come ,
and tell us about
them and see if in a
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-01-25

Nv the ingenious combination Of a
small stepI0wn transformer and On
automobile inCandescent hulh. an IN
veutor has recently introduced a night
,ipht which costs practically nothing
to operate indeed, this light o9"rat-
irc on the standard alternating cur
rent supply lines hardly affects the
usual meter. hence the cost is neS'i-
pibIe
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-01-25

funeral Of the latter'3 brother, w
Brady,
Mr., and Mrs. Jerry Turner Of Odell
spent Thursday with the lattcr's par
onts, Mr. ana Mrs =, r, Seguin,
Harold liossou Is visiting in Ohio.
Mrs. Walter Scott Is visiting at La
Rose with her daughter.