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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

z. Fogg. spoke in behalf of the
American Legion. and Brigadier
General John A. Hadley, represent
ing Governor Baxter, paid high
tribute to Sergeant Andrews and
American fighting men in general,
and read a letter from the Govern
or, who was unable to be present.
Major General Lejeune of the Marine
Corps closed the speaking program.
Liuet. F. ]. HERSHEY, who accom-
panied the British. war mother" to
America, expressed the love and
reverence of the British nation for
the men of this country who went to
the aid of the Allied armies.
II feel unworthy" he said, Ito pay
the need of respect on the part of
Britain to the noble boy to whom
this memorial is dedicated. Great
will always be the memory of those
who fought side by side and died in
the struggle to make impossible
future wars.
ut is incumbent on us, when we
remember the many lives that were
sacrificed in the great war in the
CAUSE Ol ilDeily, W carry OI, " plCh
up the torch they've thrown to us and
use our every endeavor to ensure
future peace"
Major General Lejeunc paid q
special tribute to the junior officers
and enlisted men. Few are the
memorials that have been dedicated
to these men who have made vic
tories possible and who have borne
the brunt of the battle" he said.
"All glory to the junior officer and
/, the man in the ranks. All glory to
Sergeant Andrews, who died, shovel
in hand, at Cambria"
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the escort" reformed and returned
with the guests to the Falmouth
Hotel and were dismissed.
In the evening a farewell dinner
was given under the direction of the
American Legion, the Portland
Rotary Club and the City of Port
! land for Mrs. McCudden, who leaves
| today on the Canada for the return
trip to her home inEngla-d. accom-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15
PITTSFIELD

j. d. Pittsfield left Tuesday for
Skowhegan on a business trip.
Allison p. Howes of Palmyra and
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Palmer of st.
Adams left here Tuesday for Port
land to attend the annual meeting
of the State Grange.
Mrs. r. A. Anderson was in Water
vile for the day Tuesday.
Mrs. p. ID. Perry left Tuesday for
Andover, Mass, for a visit with rela-
tives.
Rev! S. J. Willis, pastor of the
Universalist church was in Water
vile Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Lucy A. Burton, president of
the Rebekah assembly went to Lew
iston Tuesday to attend a Rebekah
meeting.
Francis and Nelson Smiley are in
Bangor this week for a visit with
their uncle. Herbert Smith.
w. G. Bailey and his son, William
G. Bailey. Jr., were in town Tuesday
attending to business matters.
Maitland Wentworth IS clerking at
the Robert Smith drug store.
town Tuesday leaving later for Port
land on business.
The executive board of the Pitts
field Chapter of the American Red
Cross met at the Red Cross rooms in
the bank block Monday evening and
conducted business session of i'm
portance. Mrs. Edith Burns was
elected chairman. Arrangements
were made to hold home hygiene
classes under the instruction of Miss
Martha Johnston, Red Cross nurse
for the Pittsfield district. The time
and place of meeting for the classes
will be announced later.
DR.. c.. A. Moulton and daughter of
Hartland were in town on business
Wednesday afternoon.
The Junior Y. p. c. L. of the Uni
versalist church will hold a social in
the Universalist vestfy, Friday eve
ming, Dec. 16. Candy will be on
sale.
! f. A. Noble, c. A. Stevens and Van
NJ. Stevens left Tuesday afternoon
for Great Moose Lake to pass a few
days at the Noble cottage.
10 Gaines of Malcen. Mass, was a
business caller in town Wednesday
afternoon.
Somerset Lodge, No. 145 will hold
a roll call night at Castle hall.
Thursday evening, Dec. 10, and all
members Of the order are requested
to be present. A supper will be
served at o'clock and this will be
followed by degree work and good
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

American mothers was a bouquet of
American beauty roses.
Distinguished Guests
The dedicatory ceremony was pre-
sided over by Fred K. Tower, acting
chairman of the Rotary memorial
committee, and the, speakers were
Major General John A. Lejeune, COM
mandant of the Marine Corps; Brig
adler General John A. Hadley, adju-
tant general of Maine, representing
Governor Baxter; Colonel George T..
Fogg, c. A. c., Maine National Guard
representing the American Legion;
Lieutenant F. ]. HERSHEY of the Brit
ish Expeditionary Forces, Mayor
Carroll S. Chaplin, President George
c. Soule of the Rotary club.
The ceremony was opened by
Chairman Fred l.. Tower and invoca-
ton was offered by Rev. James. F.
Albion, d. d., pastor Of the Congress
Square Universalist church. Pres
ident George c.. Soule of the Port
land Rotary club was introduced by
Mr.. Tower, and after brief speech
presented the tablet to the City of
Portland Mayor Chaplin then ac-
copied the tablet in behalf of the
city after a graceful speech
Britain's Testimonial
Then followedsthe most impressive
and poignant act of the ceremony.
Mrs. Amelia E.. McCudden, chosen
among the hundreds of British War
Mothers. to represent that country at
the burial of Americas unknown
Soldier at Arlington cemetery, Arm
istice Day. slowly approached the
foot of the tablet and placed upon it
a wreath symbolic of the reverence
in which the people of Britain hold
Harold T. Andrews and the thou
sands of other American heroes who
fell that tn, cause of humanity
| might not perish from the face of the
earth. Few were the dry eyes in the
great throng, when this heroine of
the great conflict which bereft her of
husband, three noble sons and others
of her family, paid this simple trib-
ute to the memory of Portland's Of
fering on the altar of liberty. Few
present COuIQ lIIldSlHe the thoughts
in the mind of this little woman who
had suffered SO greatly, who could
realize in the slightest degree the
poignant memories which the scene
brought back to her.
Following Mrs. McCudden and not
one whit less in impressiveness came
Mrs. Edwina A. McKenney of Ban
gor whose presence and whose Of
fering of beautiful American beauty
roses came from the hearts of all Of
Americas noble women whose sons
died in the great cause that wars
and rumors of wars may be no more
and that other mothers in the years
to come need not suffer through the
days of suspense and grieve through
the years for the ones who have
gone to return no. more.
Impressive Scene
This scene was impressive beyond
words to describe and throughout it's
enactment the Second Band played
dirge.
Mrs. McFenney was followed by
Lieutenant F. J. HERSHEY, CT the Brit
ish High Commissions: Col. George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

panied by her daughter and Lieuten-
ant HERSHEY. The dinner guests in
cluded General Lejeune, General
Hadley, Mrs. McKenney, Mayor
Chaplin, the other guests who parti-
cipated in the dedicatory exercises,
heads of the various military, patri-
otto and civic bodies, the mayors of
the cities of Westbrook and South
Portland and other distinguished
folk. The dinner was served prompt
ly at $50 and number of speeches
followed. Nearly 400 attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15
CITY LEAGUE BOWLING
State House Team Wins All Points
from c. M. P. Co. Quintet

The State House bowling quintet
took all four points from the Central
Maine Power Co. team Wednesday eve
ming In an enthusiastic match rolled
on the Y. NJ. c. A. alleys, the winners
taking the match by 20 pins. For the
State House. Ryan bowled the high
single, 113, and carried off the high
total, 29S, while Owen of the Central
Maine had the high single, 105, and
Martin the high total, PA. The score.
STATE .IIOITSE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

ceiver at her ear She is thus told that the
line is busy It is not necessary that she
should insert the plug in the jack. In fact,
it is g violation of one Of the cardinal rules
of operating for her to so plug in without
making this preliminary test"
"But suppose someone else should be calling
that number at the same time ?" queried the
visitor.
II would make no difference if dozen were
calling and as many different operators were
testing Each would get this click in the
ear, which means line is busy Most Of our
nd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

Cholera Aorbus or Diarrh9a, NEE
ralgta Headache. Cramps. Colds. Me-
strual Pains.
Sent 70 any address. Price, 37o'
PRIEST D1uo co, BANGOR, =
tly2reodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

When you visit us, as we hope you will, you,
may desire to have this operation explained;
at the switchboard. Many found it interest,"
ing during Telephone Week. We believe YOU
will be interested in this and in many other
phases of our work. If you will let the
Manager or Chief Operator know in advance,
OF your coming, we can arrange with our
Service Committees for volunteers who will
be glad to do escort duty and explain any
details of your telephone service. Well be-
glad to seq you any week day, preferably INF
the afternoon. 60
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. \
F. P. Gray, Manager e.,
W E. Pickett, Wire Chief
Beatrice C. Ouellette, Chief Operate. \
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15
HOXIE

Charles ,Loring has moved to wa
erville.
John Perkins of Togus Is visiting
the home OF Charles Barney.
Charles Mckay, Fon Otis and ps
Savoi are kaying gas lights insta'''
in their horles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

cOrt duty.
Maybe others have
had that annoying
experi e n C e and
would like to know
the answer. E,
"That sort of thing
shouldn't occur"
replied the girl es-
cort, "and wouldn't
if the operator had
MT plugged over
as we call it; in 9TH
err words, if she had
tested the line to as
certain if it were
busy. To do this,
she simply touches
the tip of the plug
to the rim of the
jack which marks
the line called for.
|. This act, if the line
is in use, causes a
S | i g h t electrical
click in the re-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

Harold L. Donnell. superintendent Of
the State Reformatory for Men at
South Windham, was a business caller
Wednesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

kfxxYHY," asked well-known lawyer. who
w visited us during our Telephone Week,
"do sometimes get connected to line
where two people already are talking?
'T1l show you;' said the operator doing es-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

Charles Dunn, Jr., superintendent
of the State School for Boys at South
Portland, was a visitor Wednesday
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

r. Clinton McFadden of Bath was
business caller Wednesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

Totals ..403 AIS ASP 1888
The next game to be rolled will be
between the Y. M. c.. A. team and the
Journal outfit on Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15
Thursday, December IS, 1921.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

w. r. Kimball of Bath was a bust
ness caller Wednesday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

six were present. Refreshments VI
served by the Library Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15
DID YOU VISIT US9
A Well-Known Lawyer Did and Asked Some
. Interesting Service Questions

switchboards are set up in sections and each
section is duplicate of the other. Thus, an,
number-123 for example ght be con-
nected in two, five, ten, or even hundrei
sections. Nevertheless, if any operator Oh
any Of these sections gets call for 12S and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15
ANNUAL MEETING

y
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the First ,ational
Granite Bank of Augusta wills lie held
at the banking rooms of said ;Snk, on
Tuesday. January 10. 1922 at 10
o'clock A. NJ, for the choice Of sDirec-
tors for the ensuing year, an d the
transaction Of any other business
which may legally come before said
meeting. @t
December IA, 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15

tests the line in tba
way I h ave indicat
ed, she knows H.
stantly whether tn
line is busy. II /
were not, the slight.
i. est pressure of hs
thumb and fore
fingers would en-
able her to insert
the plug and com.
plete the connes.
ton. ; /
"You see,' 'she smiL
ingly added, 1t
really is easier 70
complete the con.
nection than it is to
report to the sub.
scriber that the line
is busy, if it isn't
busy" /
81 see," said The
lawyer, thou G ht,
fully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15
DAILYKENNEBECJoU

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 favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-15
Portland HOnOrs
Continued from PAGE One)

American mothers was a bouquet of
American beauty roses.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
Petition for Divorce.

Sarah Moses VS.. julius Moses, dr.
vorce, in Terrell Superior Court, No
vember term, 1921.-To the defendant
Julius Moses:
The plaintiff, Sarah Moses, having
filed her petition for divorce against
Julius Moses, in this court, returnablc
to this term Of the court, and it being
made to appear that Julius Moses is
not resident OF said county, and also
that he does not reside within the
state and an order having been made
for service on him, Julius Moses, by
publication, this, therefore, is to mott
fy you, Julius Moses, to be and ap-
pear at the next term of Terrell SUI
perior court to be held on the third
Monday in November, 1921, then and
there to answer said complaint. Wit
ness the Honorable w. c. Worrill,
Judge of the Superior Court This
w. S. DOZIER, Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
SMALL INCREASE IN
FOOD PRICES REPORTED
Were Nearly Five Per Cent Higher
In August Than in July.

Retail food prices increased an aver
age of 49, per cent in August as COM
pared with July prices, according to
the federal department OF labor. The
statistics were complied from reports
from 81 cities.
Potatoes increased "a per cent dur
ing the month, eggs Is per cent; pork
chops, cheese and cabbage II per cent,
butter 10 per cent, lard 8 per cent, sug-
ar E per cent, canned tomatoes 5 per
cent nut margarine 3 per cent, ham
and oranges per cent, plate beef,
milk, oleomargarine and corn meal 2
per cent, and bacon, rolled oats, rice,
canned corn, canned peas and prunes
are up. But the family provision pro-
WIDER, however, is given the cheering
information that the bananas he bought
dropped 5 per cent during the month.
The prices of bananas dropped 5 per
cent during the month. Other decreas-
es included leg of lamb 3 per cent,
canned salmon, -four, onions and rails
ms per cent, sirloin steak, round
steak and rib roast per cent. Tea de-
creased less than one-half of one per
cent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
For Leave to Sell.

GEORGIA, Terrell County.-To all
whom it may concern: Notice is here
by given that Mrs. l. E. Kirksey, as
administrator of w. w. Kirksey, de-
ceased having applied to me by pc
tition for leave to sell the real estate
of said W. w. Kirksey, deceased; and
that an order was made thereon at the
September term, 1921, for citation, and
that citation issue; all the heirs at law
and creditors of said w. w. Kirksey,
deceased, will take notice that | will
pass upon said application, at the DC
tober term, 1921, of the Coart of Or
binary of Terrell county; and that I'M
less cause is shown to the contrary,
at said time, said leave will be granted.
This the 5th day of September, 1921.
L. c. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
For Leave to Sell.

GEORGIA, Terrell County.-Io al
whom it may concern: Notice is here
by given that Mrs. Ruth Kennedy, as
administrator of J. ]. Kennedy, deceas-
ed, having applied to me by petition!
for leave to sell the real estate of said
J. J. Kennedy, deceased; and that an
order was made thereon at the Sep
TENDER term, 1921, for citation, and that
citation issue; all the heirs at law and
creditors of the said ]. J. Kennedy,
deceased, will take notice that | will
pass upon said application at the DC
tober term. 1921, of the Court OF Or
binary of Terrell county; and that I'M
less cause is shown to the contrary,
at said time, said leave will be granted.
This the 5th day of September, 1921.
L. c. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
SQUIRRELS Bite Made
Little Boy Quite Sick
Mr.. Davis Given Surprise on Birthday
Other Items of Interest

CHAMBISSTON-Mrs. Ector Da-
Wis gave her husband a surprise last
Friday evening in honor Of his birth
day. Mr.. Davis, who travels for Co
lurnbus house, was taken by surprise
when he arrived and found the table
out in the beautiful grove all laden
with good things to tempt the appe-
tite. The table was decorated with
flowers. Only relatives and nearest
neighbors, Mr.. Sapp and Miss Francis
Wall were invited After supper the
young people engaged i'll games OF
rock, etc, while the old people con-
versed till late hour. All wished them
another birthday real soon.
Rumor says we are to have some
new cars as our neighbOrs soon. The
good old madam also says she hears
the melodious chimes OF wedding bells,
ha, ha, tee he.
A pet squirrel bit little Erie Walker
on the leg, and made him quite sick.
Blood poison was feared for a while,
but is now getting along all right.
Superintendent J. c. Dukes, with
Mr.. Pinkston, visited our school and
inspected the building last week. They
will have some work done soon.a
Mr.. Henry Lee is running his trac-
tor and preparing land for fall grain.
Mr.. Lees peach farm here is a peach.
Uncle" Johnnie Foreman, our old
est citizen, has lost his hearing entire
Ily. Otherwise. he is in good health.
Mr.. Clyde Heisler, of Shellman, has
been the guest OF Messrs. Peter Cham
bliss and w. c. Edwards.
Mr.. Jim McLendon, of Cordele, was
shaking hands with relatives and &C
quaintances here Sunday.
Miss Mettie Hardwick has been for
some time confined to her bed, but is
up aagin.
| Miss Ruth Bolton has left for her
school work in north Georgia.
Mrs. Westbrook is visiting in Stew
! art county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
The F Farmers Bank

Located at Brentwood, Terrell County,
Georgia, at the close of business Sept.
6, 1921. AS called for by the superin-
tendent of banks
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
LOCAL LEGION POST
WILL MEET TONIGHT
WILL BEGIN PLANS FOR CELE-
BRATION OF ARMISTICE DAY.
COMING OF CLEANUP SQUAD.

The Davis-Daniel post of the Amer
lean Legion will hold meeting in its
club rooms in the Baldwin building
tomorrow "wednesday evening at 8
o'clock. A number Of important mat
tiers are to come before the body at
that time,
Final preparation will be made for
the coming of the Cleanup Squad OF
the bureau Of war risk insurance and
compensation department of the gov
eminent. This squad OF experts will
be here from September 3Oth to DC
tober 4th inclusive, and will handle all
claims of any white ex-service men,
whether a member of the Legion or
not, as we'll as those OF the solored eX-.
service men. If you have a claim OF
anv kind it can be handled here at
home at this time, thus saving the past
"red tape" of having it sent to Wash
ington for action.
This weeks meeting OF the post will
also begin plans for its Armistice day
celebration, which will very likely be
held in conjunction with the Mer-
chants Community Sale. Other detail
matters will also be acted upon.
Member Get a Member.
State Commander Fort has notified
the local post that he is counting on
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
CAN MAKE WINE IN
HOMES, SAY OFFICERS
TWO HUNDRED GALLONS PER
YEAR ALLOWED EACH FAM
lily, SAY OFFICIALS.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Internal
revenue bureau officials frankly &C
knowledged today that heads OF lam
lilies may upon filing OF notification
with local revenue collectors manu-
facture 200 gallons of wine for home
use,
Not Generally Known
Treasury regulations making effec-
tive such a provision of the law were
issued by Internal Revenue Commits
sioner Roper with the approval OF Sec
rotary McAdoo in October, 1918, and
because of the general lack OF public
knowledge respecting the provision,
congress never has enacted legislation
it, officials said.
The law applies specifically to ex~
emption from payment of tax, officials
pointed out, but in its application
makes manufacture of wine at home
possible provided the manufacture is
made by the head of family and the
wine produced is not sold or other
wise removed from the place of man
ufaCture.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
The Methodist Sunday
School Rally Day
Next Sunday Will Be Made Big Occa-
sion Mr. Enthusiasm Prevails.

Plans which are on foot for making
Rally Day a great occasion at the
Methodist church next Sunday have
already aroused considerable enthusi-
asm, and it is certain that interest will
increase through the week. In the
words of a Sunday school writer,
"Rally Day." to use a business ex,..
preston, is "the day with punch"
1t is a call to duty, gathering OF the
forces of righteousness in getting
ready for a united effort in the work
of developing Christian life in the
community.
In addition to Rally Day features
next Sunday will also be observed as
promotion day, with special stress on
the matter OF teacher training COM
mittees will put their best efforts to,
wards making the day a happy and
profitable occasion for the entire mem
bership of the church and others not
affiliated with any church who may be
brought into the service. Get ready to
be part of Rally Day." and don't
forget to bring some one with you.
Set the standard high for the next
Sunday school year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
For Leave to Sell.

GEORGIA Terrell County.-To
whom it may concern: Notice is here
by. given that Mrs. Mary Eaton, as
administrator Of A. R. Eaton, deceas-
ed, having applied to me by petition
for leave to sell the real estate of said
A. R. Eaton, deceased; and that an or;
der was made thereon at the Septem-
Der term, 1921, for citation, and that
citation issue; all the heirs at law and
creditors of said A. R. Eaton, deceas-
ed, will take notice that | will pass
upon said application at the October
term, 1921, of the Court of Ordinary
of Terrell county; and that unless
cause is shown to the contrary at said
time, said leave will be granted. This
the 5th day of September, 1921.
l.. c. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
100000 TONS OF RAIN
ENDS DROUGHT IN LONDON
Homes Flooded, Traffic Tied Up; Gale
Dashes Missile and Kills Clerk.

LONDON, Eng.-The long drought
suddenly was broken last night by a
tropical rain and thunderstorm. Sixty
seven million tons OF rain fell in the
metropolitan police district in a few
hours. 1t was the heaviest rainfall in
London in the last four years and ex-
ceded the total fall of the preceding
eight months.
Many houses were flooded in the
Hackney district and in scores of plac-
cs the wood paving bulged up under
the pressure of the rain, forcing di-
version of traffic Tales Of food-stripp-
ed orchards and trees struck by light
ming were many and general havoc
was reported in all parts of the coun-
try.
The only death reported thus far
was that of a London clerk, who was
killed when a chimney-pot came crash
ing down into the bedroom in which
he was sleeping. In the same house oc-
cupants Of one floor fell into the bed
room OF three girls below, but all
were uninjured
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20

Department of Banking, State of
Georgia.-R. E. Bowman, president;
NJ. N. Childs, cashier. Statement Of