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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
MADISON

The local SeaIer Of Weights and
lNTeasures has completed his work for
this year. The work covers the towns
OF Madison. Arson. Starks and IN
dustry and the following interesting
statistics are given. The total mum =
Der of scales inspected was 1873 and in
three cases il was found necessary to
condemn and ips two cases TO selze
the scales. The total number OF
weights inspected was 142 and in
three cases it was found necessary to
condemn and seize The total num-
Der OF yard Sticks inspected was 40
and six were seized and condemned.
Fifty three liquid measures were in
spected and eight condemned. One
OF the most important features in the
! work of the sealer was the inspection
of gasoline and oil pumps of which
! SO were inspected and five con-
demned. In several cases pumps
were inspected and sealed and on be-
ing inspected a few weeks later 1t
was found necessary to condemn the
same. The sealer reports marked
change in conditions few years ago
, when the law first began TO pc en-
forced Local merchants keep
much closer watch on their scales and
are careful to see that they are kept
in first class condition all of the time.
An old fashioned boiled dinner was
served in the Free Baptist church
dining room Thursday noon under the
auspices Of the Ladies Aid.
Miss Amber Mills, district nurse
for the Madison and Arson Chapter
of the Red Cross, attended the meet
ing of State Red Cross workers in Au-
gusta Wednesday.
A supper was served in the 7. Q. Q.
+. banquet hall Wednesday evening
by Sterling Rebekah Lodge for mem
beers and their families.
The regular meeting of the Madison
W. c. r. U. was held Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. D. n. Saw
Yer on Weston avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
FARM BUREAU NOTES

The fifth annual county contest of
the kennebec boys and girls agri-
cultural clubs. will take place in this
city at the Y. NJ. c. A.. Nov. 4 and
., Friday and Saturday of this week
The program will be as follows:
Friday: 10 to l., registration and
assignment of rooms. 1.30 L. NJ.
general meeting; club songs: well
come by NJ. Q. Davis, president OF
the Augusta Chamber of Commerce:
response Edwin Wilson of the
Winslow club. 80 +. NJ, tour Of
the city under the direction OF the
Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
40. sports and games, gymnasium
Y. NJ. G. \. building. 600, banquet
40. general meeting, club songs
reading stories of My Seasons
Work." report of the "Springtield
Trip" Minnewawa club Of East Vas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
Robert Ballantyne Of Windsor

Robert Ballantyne passed away
Thursday morning at his home IL
Windsor after a long illness aged -
years. lie is survived by his wife
and one daughter. Miss Elizabeth
Ballantyne of Augusta.
Mr.. Ballantyne had been resident
Of Windsor IL years. coming there
from Madison. He was member
of the odd Fellows Lodge at Windsnr
and Of the Windsor Grange. Funeral
services will be held at o'clock Sat :
urday afternoon at the late home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
NORTH AUGUSTA

The North Augusta Dramatic Club
ill present a play at Belgrade
,;range hall this Friday evening.
The North Augusta Grange held
their regular grange meeting Tues
day. Nov. !. with good attendance.
Several readings were given and a
pie contest was staged. the first prize
being won by John Conant, the Sec
ond by Arthur Tilson. In an apple
contest first prize went to Helen
Rogers and second to Mrs. Harry
Ballard.
The North Augusta Christmas Club
held a very pleasant meeting We'd
nesday afternoon, being entertained
by Mrs. Ida Written on the Townsend
road at the home OF her mother, Mrs.
J. S. Wilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Larkin and Mr..
and Mrs. Myron Farnham ana son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
SHOP NOTES

An exhibit of furs that will gladden.
the heart of anyone is now being
shown at the store of the ID. ".
Adams Co. F'urs of every kind and
for every purpose are being shown.
Mr.. Adams himself declares it is the
largest and most complete stock he
has ever carried and one may we'll
agree with him after looking at the
big supply. The line includes every
thing from full length Hudson to a
small "chokcr."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
Artificial Teeth.

am specializing on Artificial
leeth made by the new scientific
process and called "Correctable I'm
plessiohs' BY this method. an i'm
preston is taken with the mouth
Closed Ono plaster used). giving oil
une muscles employed in eating and
s"a.owihg' chance to impress
themselves into the edge of the i'm.
preston. SO that when the plate ia
MADE from true model of the
mouth it remains fixed" and does
not become dislodged by the process
OF mastication and speech. am ss-
peclally DESTROYS of meeting all those
who have trouble with their niate.
Seither upper or lower). and who
would appreciate the satisfa ction Of
having teeth that would funct;on
properly. as is noU possible. bv thi,
new scientific method. Every casa
suaranteed. Julian Wilder, Dentist.
augusta aug Trust Building. Tel. 24s-M,
q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

enthusiastic over the idea and will
use every effort of his 70 bring about
a beneficial campaign, cooperating
in every way with Mr.. Miller.
1t is expected that a great many
persons will apply for entrance in
the classes as they are open to all
and under the most up-to-the- min
ute standards. This will form a
great part of the December program
for the ~" physical education ac-
tivities at the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

The annual inspection Of Clara
Barton Tent. Daughters Of Veterans
will occur this evening at G.. A. f
hall. at $50 o'clock, when Depart
ment Inspector Mrs. George Wilson
Of Portland is expected to be pres
ont. Refreshments will be served al
the close Of the meeting and a good
attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Winfred of Oakland, were Sunday
visitors of Mr.. and Mrs Charles W.
knowles.
AIR and Mrs. Harry Ballard and
little daughter Dorothy passed the
day Sunday with Mrs. Irving Ballard
OF Hallowell.
Mrs. Ora Perkins of the Townsend
road is quite ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
October Weather

Rain fell on only three days III
the month of October which has r4-
Gently drawn to a close. the dates be-
ing the 4th, 12th and 10th. The aver
age temperature for the month from
readings taken at A. M.-was Al 40
dItltcs. The lowest temperature.
from readings taken at that hour,
was "a degrees on the 26th and eth,
and the highest, 60 degrees, on the
1st and 4th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
WINDSOR

WEST-Rey. E. A. Davis of Port
land will begin a series Of meetings
at the baptist church, North Wind
sor. next Sunday, Nov. s, to be held
every evening for two weeks. The
North Windsor orchestra furnishes
music every Sunday morning and
evening with Mrs. s. NJ. Thompson as
orpanist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Mrs. John II. Field and children
Jack, Nancy and Robert of Toronto,
can. went recently to Calais from
this city where they had been max
ing Visit of several weeks with Mrs.
Fields father. Edwin +. Weston. II
Spring street. They will make a
short visit at Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
Music Turp

A Mustard ana Turpentine ointm emit
for Congestion. Aches. Pains ana IN
Examination. At all Druggists. <EFs
csc, to any address.
r1IEST DRUG co. Bangor, Nc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

There will be social dance at G.
A. r. hall, Saturday evening, Novem-
Der 5. at 5 O'Clock. for the members
of Capital Grange and their invited
friends Invitation cards must be
presented at the door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Mrs. Sarah Lewis at the Augusta
House will represent the Hospital Aid
as visitor to the Augusta General
hospital during the month Of Novem-
Der.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Rev. A. l.. sheldon pastor, will be
held at $50 this evening after which
will be held business meeting. All
members are urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Archelle Falconi of Portland, for
merly of this vicinity. was in the city
Thursday calling on relatives. max
ing the journey by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
Herbsrt !

Herbert l.. Dory of Sanford was
among Tie out-of-town business
callers at The county buildings,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Mace of this
city have been in Fairfield this week
Where they have been passing q
few days with Mrs. Mace's mother
Mrs. Abbie Horne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Friends of Mrs. George c. Clark will
regret to hear Of her illness with an
attack of the grip at her home on
Chanel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
Sent to Mems Reformatory

Franklin Van Gelder. IS. was SEN
fenced to the Reformatory for Men
by Judge McGlaufin Wednesday at
Portland. Inspector White testified
that the boy was caught when en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Charles L. Michigan of Bangor,
prominent in eastern lumber opera
tons. arrived in the city Thursday
sor several days business visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Clough
of Portland. who have been guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Foster on Green street. returned
Thursday afternoon to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Miss Josephine galloway Of Ban
gor and formerly OF this city, has
been here for few days this week,
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

R,Immage sale in Opera House
block. room next to ticket office.
Bargains. Starts 10 o'clock !Satur-
day.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

The services at the church Of the
FourfoId Gospel; Christian and Mis-
SiOnary Alliance. on Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

ployed by a Boston lawyer attempt
ing to raise a check. and had similar
trouble in Franklin. N. ii. ThGt of
$40 from lodger in Park Street
rooming house was the charge on
which he was arraigned Wednesday.
He was dapper in appearance in the
dock Wednesday and was nonchalant
during the trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
LOCAL NOTICE

RummaGe Sale. Congregational
chapel on State street, Saturday, Nov.
al 9 o'clock. nov4d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04

Jefferson Booker of Richmond is
Visiting in this city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Kimball Hodgkins of Vienna was q
business visitor in town, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
w A TED
CIDER APPLE S
WILL LOAD IN AUGUSTA DAILY
COMMENCING OCT. 81.
&. L. WADSWORTH
TEL. 188-M GARDINER
Oct29dSt

EARLY AMERICAN PORTRAITS
Bought, Sold, Restored
Correspondence Invited
COPLEY GALLERY,
103 Newbury St.,
Boston, Mass
oct | mo
Evening star., 1921-07-13
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported TO
the health department within the last twenty
four hours:
Herbert Cushman. 78. 90 Chestnut ST., Ia
koma.
Henry Msrquard. "a. 1927 10th st.
Catherine II. Lewis, SO. Geo getown Uni
versity Hospital.
William Hughes. Is, Georgetown University
Hospital.
Aline Mahoney. 80, tuberculosis Hospital.
Margaret c. HUM. 85. 1879 U st. Sc.
George NJ. Fravel, 10, 1123 18th st.
Albert Byrd. 20. Casualty Hospital.
Arthur X. Donath. 16. George Washington
University Hospital.
Lydia N. Newton. SO. $40 7th ST. sw.
Rose l.. Price. 58. George Washington Uni
versity Hospital.
Michael MulvihiIl IS. 1851 Oates st. ne.
Meyer KOlker. Q. under culvert United States
Soldiers Home grounds. east gate.
Louis Kolker. 4, under culvert United States
Soldiers Home grounds. east gate
Mary A. 0fiHby. 3. 2l07 18th st. Sc.
Pauline L. Wirz, IL months, 1913 st. Sc,
James Thomas. %. 1912 18th St
Alfred Johnson. 81. 23s Sheridan I'd. sc.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported to
the health department within the last twenty
four hours: :.
Hyman and Sarah Harron. girl.
Walter A. and Evelyn A. Lyons, boy.
John n. and Florence H. Seitz girl.
Charles and Susie Taylor, girl.
John B. and Mira A. Cady, girl.
August and Olga H. Graf. girl.
Joseph r. and Jeanette Harris, girl.
Joseph C. and Rosa Westlein. girl.
Ellsworth c. and Ethel NJ. Homan. girl.
Christopher and Rose 4. Gavin. boy.
William B. and violetta G. Marlbury. girl
Michael ]. and Florence c. Driscoll. boy.
Joseph A. and Helen v. Dillon. boy.
Charles A. and Hattie NJ. Appleby. boy.
John ID. and Mary l. Howard, boy.
Everett L. and Bette M. Berry. boy.
Arthur and Margaret Harris. girl.
James and Annie Campbell, girl.
George X. and Minerva Towns. boy.
James and Elizabeth Carter, boy.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
LIST OF Federal JOBS.
Civil Service Commission An
nounces Coming Examinations.

The Civil Service Commission has
announced examinations to fill the
following positions:
Assistant curator. National Museum,
at $500 to $1,000 a year; mineral ex-
aminer, general land office service, at
$3.50 to $500 a year. with allow
ance Of 81 a day. In lieu Of sub
sistence. while away from headquar-
ters on official business; laboratory
aid in plant pathology, bureau Of
plant industry, at 5000 a year; assist
ant in Information, Department Of
Agriculture. at $500 to $500 a year;
laboratory aid in agricultural tech
nology. bureau Of plant industry, at
$50 to $3.50 a year: stock man. tech
nical stores. navy yard service. at
$7.36 to $7.48 a day.
In addition to the basic salaries
named above. the bonus of $40 a
month will be allowed for most po-
sitions the salary of which does not
exceed $4,000 a year.
Full Information and application
blanks may be obtained from the
office of the Civil Service Commission,
1924 F street northwest.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
TRIED FOR HOLD-UP.
Three Young Men Face Jury 4ns
Alleged Highway Robbery.

Albert S. Sutton, Herbert r. Run and
Arthur Mcdonald, young white men,
Chief Justice Mccoy and = iurv in
Criminal Division 2 to answer an in
dictment for highway robbery. Tho
trio are alleged to have held up Harry
A. Mervis and his wife. Mary Mervis.
near their garage at 18th and T
streets. January rs last. The men are
said to have taken q stickpin worth
SIS, a pocketbook worth IS and its
contents. 50. from the husband, while
the wife lost a ring worth S12. a
pocketbook Of the value Of 50 and cash
amounting to $1.80.
Assistant United States Attorney
Cromelin is conducting the prosecu.
ton, while Attorneys S. McComas
Hawken, Bertrand E. Emerson and
Martin J. Mcnamara appear for the
accused.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
Miss Agnes Stitt Leaves
to Make Visit in Maine.

Miss Agnes W. Stitt of Chevy Chase.
Md, left today for Cape Eliza beth,
Me-. where she will join a house
party. She will spend the week end
in Manchester. N. H.. at the home of
the former assistant secretary of the
Navy. Mr.: Gordon Woodbury.. Miss
Stitt will be Joined later in the month
by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick S: Stitt. who will motor to
Prouts Neck, Me-. where they will
spend the remainder of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mervin Gott
have sent out cards announcing the
Ellen to Mr.. Melvin Edgar Lederer
Monday. July II. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lederer will be at home after August
2 at 1857 Morse street northeast.
Miss Nancy D. wynkoop will en-
tertain at a miscellaneous shower
Friday evening in honor Of her
whose engagement to Mr.. James Am
bier has been announced.
There will be a garden party at
the College Women's Club Friday
evening. July Is. from 1880 to 10
o'clock. and in case Of rain the party
will be held in the parlors of the
club.
Mrs. Roland s. Trogner and her
son Dick Of Akron are visiting her
parents. DR.. and Mrs. John A Fergel.
at their home. 1116 Park road.
Mrs. Gerome Desio and Miss Desio
Of 1903 Wyoming avenue have left
for Atlantic City, where they Will
spend several weeks at the Hotel
Dennis.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
STRIKING PAINTERS YIELD.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. July 13.-Fifteen
hundred union painters who have been
on strike here for fourteen weeks an.
nounced today that they would return
to work at their old wage scale OF s7h
cents an hour. Their orisinsi ns 1sn 9s%aro rsa
Smc.d to 81 an hour, but stin the EN-.
nioyers % refused to accept. The demand
that @ no brush wider than four and hall
inches be used was dropped. As was the
demand for double time Tor using inc
sprayfng machine.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
George W. Skinner and Ida Y. Calhoun.
John r. Richardson Of Prince Georges coun.
ty. Md. and Louise Walker Of Mitchellville.
Nd.
Charles Watson and Alice Baker.
James E. Gilmore Of Philadelphia. Pa. and
LILLIAN V. Frazer Of East Falls Church. Va
Raw p. Hoover Of Chicago. ILL.,. and Moliie
T. williams of Kensngton. Nd.
William L. Taylor and Beatrice Hawkins.
Arthur Z. Newsome and Janna 81. Adams
Rerry G. Barnes and Matte II. Perkins.
Richard Sutton and Agnes Brooks
Evening star., 1921-07-13

from Buena Vista Springs, where she
was the guest Of DR.. and Mrs. Dun
can McKim. who have a cottage there
for the summer. Mr.. Bennett has
| returned after an extended motor trip
north.
Mrs. William Haywood of this city
entertained at large luncheon yes
| terday at White Sulphur Springs.
when her daughter. Mrs. Howard Hume
of this city. and Miss Virginia Harrison
were among the guests.
Nine. Claude Langlais, with her lit
tie daughter, left last evening to
spend the remainder Of the summer in
Maine.
Mrs. Martin W. Littleton entertained
at dinner last evening on the roof Of
Delmonico's. in New York. Mrs. Little
ton will shortly sail for Europe for the
remainder Of the summer.
Miss Ethel Pauline Conn
Bride Of Mr.. Odell b. King.
A large American flag made a back
ground for the palms and baskets of
white gladioli which decorated the
Metropolitan Baptist Church for the
wedding yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock of Miss Ethel Pauline Cof-
nm, daughter of Mrs. Frances N. Cof-
nm. and Mr. Odell Burton King Of
birmingham. Ala. The ceremony was
performed by the pastor, Rev. John
compton Ball. assisted by Rev. Thom-
as Browne. in the presence of a large
gathering Of relatives and friends.
musical program was rendered
%nlch included an organ solo by Miss
charlotte Kline. the bridal choruses
by the Metropolitan Church choir
and 3 solo by Mr.. Paul Bleyden. All.
er the double ring service the church
chofr OF twenty voices sang Gounod's s
Sanctus," followed by Mendelssohn's
Kline. ~ "ii'S
The ushers were Mr.. william ].
Eckhardt. Mr.. Emmanuel B. Shaver
MI. James o. Peed, Mr.. Clyde II
Freed. Mr.. Cecil Ross and Mr.. Fred
erick G. Hammer. and they led the
nr1dal procession to the altar. where
tney were met by the bridegroom and
| his best man, Mr.. Albert King.
Miss Alice Coff1n. sister of the bride,
was maid of honor. and wore a charm
ing afternoon gown of pink organdy.
with white and pink picture hat. and
| carried an arm bouquet of sweet
heart roses.
The brides Sunday school class of
| thirty little girls. all dressed in white,
formed a guard of honor along each
side OF the aisle. grouping in a semi
| circle back Of the bridal party. and
| about the desk. making an effective
picture.
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her mother. wore a lovely
| afternoon gown Of white crepe meteor
| trimmed with rose lace. and she wore
| large white picture hat. She car
ried an arm bouquet of bride roses
with streamers Of white satin.
| A reception in the Sunday school
! room of the church followed, when
| the bridal couple were assisted in
receiving by Mrs. Coffin, mother of
| the bride, who wore black crepe
| meteor vef1ed in black chantilly lace.
Those assisting at the reception in
; cluded Mr.. and Mrs, William r. King.
Evening star., 1921-07-13

parents Of the bridegroom. ana tho
bridal attendants.
Mrs. Alice Morgan played the violin
throughout the receiving hour.
Mr.. King and his bride left later
for their wedding trip, the latter
travelling In a modish suit of dark
blue taffeta, with a tailored hat to
match. relieved with touches of burnt
orange. They will motor to their
home in Birmingham. Ala. making
stops at several places of interest en-
route, and will be home after August
l. at 7S16 Hillman avenue.
Miss Otie r. Nelson left yesterday
for the Canadian Rockies, en- route
to the Pacific coast and the principal
cities of the northwest. Returning.
she will visit Yosemite and Sequel
national parks and the Grand Canyon
in Arizona.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
NAME COLORED LIBRARIAN
West Virginia Judges Make Tenn
porary Selection.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
CHARLESTON. w. Va. July 13.-
The judges Of the supreme court here
have entered vacation order appoint
ing J. A. jackson, colored, as state
librarian In succession to Gen. Benjamin
H. Oxley. whose term Of four years ex-
pired on July !.
Librarian Jackson has been connected
with the court for many years, also
serving as assistant librarian. and the
judges personally knew his fitness for
the position. He gave bond and entered
upon the duties.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
AID TO C0MMANDANT.

Capt. David w. Todd Of the bureau
of navigation, Navy Department, has
been detailed as aid to the COM
mandant Of the navy yard, New York