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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Ferguson and Mrs. j. w. F. Goudy,
chairmen of the respective commit
tees. to talk over town affairs and
formulate plans for the annual town
meeting in March,
In the course of the discussion
on roads, former officials and other
prominent citizens Of the town point
ed out the urgent need of a radical
change from the present system Of
maintaining the highways, in view of
the heavy traffic now caused by au-
tomobiles and trucks. E. J. IRVINE,
former chairman of the board of
selectmen, condemned the prevailing
practice of running road-machines
over the highways and hauling dirt
and clay onto bad places in the roads.
He said that the only business like
method under present circumstances,
is to use good grade of gravel in
repairing the roads and then oper-
ate steam roller over them.
The road construction project, as
outlined, would consist of building
a trunk line from the Damariscotta
toWn-line to Pemaquid Point and also
important branch roads, along the
plan of the State Highway Commits
sion. 1t was stated that an expe-
rienced road contractor and builder,
upon being consulted concerning
Bristol's proposition, said that he
would take a contract to perform
the proposed road construction in five
years $685..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
LIVELY DOINGS
ON THE STREETS
OF AUGUSTA

1t was only few days ago when
there were lively doings on the
streets of Augusta. Stanley Hussey
was seen chasing closed automobile
in which were Mrs. William B. Will
hanson and ITS. Bob Cony Crowds
stood around and traffic on Water
street was SO congested that motor
men had to keep their gongs changing
SO that cars could get through.
All of which was because Stan
Hussey was a villain-for the
movies. He was the deep dyed in
dividual of I'm Quest of a Kiss which
was being staged for the benefit of
st. Marks Home. This film drama
has now been completed and will be
shown at the Augusta Opera house
on Monday and Tuesday of next
week.
All the incidents depicted which
were watched so eagerly by Augusta
people, will be shown. Not only the
stars and jsub-stars and asteroids of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
STATE HOUSE
Governor and Council Now Holding Daily Sessions

The Governor and Council are in
daily session. The heads of depart
ments on Thursday had q long con-
ference over the matters of appro-
priations and salaries in their several
departments.
The pardon petition of Mildred
keefe Of Bath, who is serving SEN
tence in the State prison at Thomas
ton for the murder Of her infant
daughter, has been tabled by the
Council.
Hearings on the petitions for par
don received from Hugh Hurlbert of
Sherman, sentenced in September.
1920 for larcency; Morris Roouillard
of Skowhegan, serving a sentence in
Skowhegan Jail on liquor convic-
ton, has been assigned for Wednes-
day, Feb. Is; and that of Nelson W.
p. Munster Of Jackman, also serving
u sentence for liquor possession and
seizure, in Skowhegan Jail, has been
assigned for Wednesday. Feb. 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
QUEEN OF SHEBA
WOULD BE MADE
JEALOUS

If the Queen of Sheba should step
into the Colonial theatre today, she'd
probably turn green with envy and
jealousy.
Ethel Clayton, beautiful herself. will
be seen there in the thrillingest, most
unusual picture given at the theatre
in many months. In the big scene she
wears gown made of beads, or some
thing. that fairly out-Shebas Sheba.
The picture is THE Sins of Rosanne,"
and Miss Clayton is costumed to rep
resent the famous queen at A lawn fete
held in Kimberley near the famous
diamond mines. Up to this time, she
has been playing the role of a sort of
feminine yll-Hyde-outwardly the
pretty, but otherwise quite ordinary
daughter of an English widow; but in
wardly torn with a mad craving for
bright stones which she received from
a native Malay doctor when she was
an infant.
The result is story Of thrills, mys-
terry, and, in the end, love- The plot
is novel, but Miss Clayton's earnest
Interpretation Of the fascinating, hero
inc makes her strange experiences
seem real. Jack Holt is her leading
man. at ,et-
Other attractions on the Colonial
program today are two-reel comedy,
the New Screen Magazine and the
Kinograms. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
NORRIDCEWOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. futile were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kilgore
in Skowhegan Sunday.
Charlie Owens, of Royalton, N. h.,
who has been visiting relatives in
town. went Tuesday to Concord, where
he will visit his uncle, Mr.. Will Owens
and family.
Mrs. E. A. Hilton and Mrs. c.. H.
Tompkins were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. J. Hogan recently.
Mrs. A. Il. Miller, OF Tracy's Mills,
n. B.. is a guest of her brothers,
Messrs. Allen and Lee Owens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Baker were
Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Han
nibai Waugh in Starks.
Mr.. Clarence Rogers was in Madi-
son on business Tuesday. IL
Mr.. Weldon Owens. who is employ
cd in Concord, was at his home here
for short stay, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rogers were
called to North Fairfield Sunday, where
they attended the funeral services Of
Edward, the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Erban d. Emery.
Little Pearl Knowlton is a guest Of
her grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. E.
futile, for few days.
Fred Webster went to Bangor Mon
day. where he will serve on the jury
in the U! S. Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Had to Learn to
Play the Saxophone
For clarence"

When Alfred Lunt was playing in
THE Country Cousin" in Denver he
received from Booth Harrington
manuscript of the comedy he is now
concerned in. Clarence" which comes
to the Augusta Opera house on next
Wednesday evening, for one night
only. and letter from the author adj
juring him to begin the study of the
saxophone without delay.
You will also have to play the
piano a little in Clarence, wrote Mr.
Harrington, but that can wait until
you get to your summer .hcnle ii Wis
consin. where It is possible to find
piano coach but where q saxcphonc
teacher is a rare bird.
THE playing Of the saxophine can
not be faxed and there can be no trick
of having one played of the stage
while you go through the motions be-
fore the audience. You must actually
play the instrument well enough TO be-
gin the overture to William Tell
Lunt, who had never produced a mu-
steal sound except on blaze OF grass
as a lad. Immediately hit tn" trail and
bought an instrument. He found a
teacher, too, but as THE Country
Cousin" was only in Denver for a
week he didn't get far with instruc-
ton.
Then began a series CT frantic hunts
for saxophone teachers in towns like
Greeley and Cripple Creek or wherever
the company stopped for night or
two. For the saxophone. while en-
ployed great deal in jazz bands, is
not standard instrument and is not a
very old instrument at that, having
been invented by man who for the
first time combined reeds with brass.
After being rcviled by stage hands
and hotel guests while practising on
tour, Lunt finally reached home in
Wisconsin--and by common consent
did most of his practising in the
woods or during thunderstorms. Then
he got his sister to start him on the
piano. which was also something of a
hurdle, seeing that he never learned
to read music and was obliged to feel
his way painfully. However he is
now proficient enough to get by with
cut a challenge and Is ambitious to be-
come sure enough pianist.
The sale of seats opens today at the
box office and will continue from 10
noon to o'clock in the evening until
the day of the performance. No tele-
phone orders will be taken before
Monday.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS
1.-THE SEA WOLF"
A PRODUCTION
PAR EXCELLENCE

"The Sea Wolf" will be seen at the
Augusta Opera house today and Satur-
day. Hundreds have been waiting the
coming of this great film version of
the most famous Of all Jack London's
sea stories. Several times 1t has been
done in motion pictures. but never
with such a notable cast or such scenic
splendors as in this Paramount-Art-
craft version. 1t stands out as one of
the biggest screen and dramatic tri-
umphs of the season. 1t is play that
thrills from the first to the last and
the thousands of Augusta people who
have read the story will be more than
anxious to see this adequate presenta-
ton Of ii.
The picture is. declared 70 be in sew
eral respects out of the ordinary.
Striking sea scenes. including a COLI
sion between a ferryboat AMI a schoon-
er filmed on the very locale of the
the features.
But the chief interest liz In the story.
The central figure is the brutal sea
captain, wolf Larsen, peculiar
mixture of villain and hero. philoso-
pher and near-animal. The plot CELL
tiers around this terror of The deep and
the adventures which befall hcautt-
full girl and her young idler adnnircr
when they are involved in collision
and, rescued by Wolf, are kept by him
aboard his vessel. u.
Noah Berry gives notable perform
ance as wolf. Tom Forlnan is the
rescued youth who becomes a cabin
boy and Mabel Julienne Scott is the
girl Walter Long. Raymond Hatton,
Eddie Sutherland. James Gordon, ana
Fred Huntley are also in the cast. The
picture is George Melford production.
Other offerings on the Opera House
program will be Fighting Pals" a
two-reel western drama, and Greek
Meets Greek" a Vanity Fair comedy.
There will be no advance in the regular
prices for the production-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
WINSLoW

Rev. o. E. Barnard will leave Fri.
Day afternoon to attend the Christian
Endeavor Convention, to be held at
Auburn, Feb. IL, IL and 49, Mr. Barn.
ard will return Saturday evening.
MISS Gladys Balentine and Daniel
wing, delegates from the Winslow
christian Endeavor Society, leave Fri
DAY afternoon to attend the Christian
Endeavor Convention at Auburn.
Mrs. Herbert Cossey of Connecticut
has been a guest recently of Mrs.
Howard Sisby.
Mrs. George Henry and Mrs. PERCY
Henry of Fairfield were guests Thurs
day of Mrs. Henry's daughter. Miss
Edna Henry. at the home of Henry
Witham of First street.
The pupils of the Barton school.
Miss Marion Stanley, teacher, sent
post cards to Thomas Edison at New
Jersey. Thursday being the great in
ventor's birthday.
Miss Della Hilton Of Skowhegan
was a guest recently of her cousin,
Miss Doris Rainey.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle held an
all day meeting at the Congregational
church parlors on Wednesday. A fish
chowder with pastry and coffee was
served at noon. The dinner commit
tee comprised: Mrs. Joseph Eaton,
Miss Gladys Baleftine and Mrs. AL
bert Balentine. Considerable work was
accomplished. The circle will hold it's
next meeting Wednesday, Feb. %. The
dinner committee comprises: Mrs. c,
M. Chapman and Mrs. J. j. Rainey,
There will be basketball games at
the Town hall Friday evening be-
tween the Winslow boys and girls
teams and the Unity boys and girls
teams.
T. b. White. on Wednesday, had the
second carbuncle removed from his
neck.
A dance will be held at the Tacon-
net Club House Friday evening.
Daniel Getchell has resumed his
work at the Lockwood Mill, after be-
ing confined to his home from the re-
suit of a fall.
Harold White. principal of the High
school at Franklin, is passing the
week at his home on Michigan street.
: Lawrence Chapman is confined to
mis- home by severe cold.
Mrs. George Hallowell Of the Sidney
road. a member of the WinsIow
Grange, is much improved from the
slight shock she suffered recently.
D. S. Halves was dinner guest
evening at the home Of Carl
Lord. North vassalboro.
4
derwent an operation at the Sisters
Hospital. is improving and plans to
return home in a few days
Mrs. M. S. Fuller. who had touch
of pneumonia. is much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
State House Chat

New electric clocks were installed
in both House and Senate just be-
fore the opening of the Legislative
session and are much appreciated by
the officers. members and spectators.
The faithful old timepiece over the
entrance to the House has a very
blank expression on it's face and has
lost it's hands. Its mate in the SEN
ate has a particularly sad and for
lorn look on it's countcnance and it's
hands point without ceasing to the
usual hour of adjournment-11.57 81
as though it wished also complete
peace, quietnesS and rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

the production will appear. but many
other Augusta people will be seen
moving about on the screen.
Here's chance to see yourself az
others see YOU" says Billy William
son who had a lot. to do with the pro-
duction.
In addition to this pcally-produced
and locally-acted comedy, Manager
Appleby of the Augusta theatres has
arranged a six-reel feature for these
two days. It is unseen Forces,
Sydney Franklin production that
tells one of the most gripping and
unusual stories of the year. Meets
All Trains is comedy that Will
also be given. The regular Opera
house prices will be charged, but
one half of the total receipts will go
to st. Marks Home.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Gen. Presson Returns on
3-MOs. Leave of Absence

Adjutant General George Mel. Pres
son, who last week was called to
Washington by the war department to
begin his duties on the General Staff
of the army, has returned to Augusta,
wearing the silver leaves of colonel,
Regular Army.
General Presson secured three
months leave of absence from his
Washington duties, in order that he
might finish up his work as adjutant
general of Maine, carry through the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
TROY

Arthur Bagley is quite sick. Earl
Tilton is carrying the mail in his
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Mitchell of
Waterville visited Mrs. Mitchelrs
parents here last week.
The seven-months' -old baby of
Roscoe Hillman has been having
pneumonia the past week, but is
somewhat better.
Mrs. Roundy and daughters have
moved back to the Elliot place.
Miss Aida Head taught as a sub
stitute in Fairfield last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claire Tilton and baby
are staying for a short time with Mrs.
Tilton's father. Mr.. Bishop.
: District Superintendent Rev. A. E.
Luce will speak at the church on Feb.
9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Timber up! Quit complaining! "
a small trial bottle Of old-time -
Jacobs oip at any drug store and =
just a moment you'il be free fr e
rheumatic pain. soreness and shn'
ness. Don't suffer! Relief and
cure awaits you. Get 1t! "St. JacOn
oi" Is just as good for sciatica, nss
raigia. lumbago. backache, spfa
and swellings.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
BRISTOL WANTS
BETTER ROADS

Bristol Me-, Feb. 10-An extensive
program for better roads in Bristol,
including the immediate floating of
$4,000 bond issue for highway con-
struction purposes, was among the
important measures advocated at
joint meeting of the republican mems
and women's town committees at the
town hall, Saturday afternoon. The
meeting was called by Charles w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Gorham Normal School

The annual exhibition Of arts and
crafts of the Junior class was held in
the domestic science room, Tuesday
afternoon. February 9. The display
was very interesting. Sewing showed
skill and taste to the most minute de-
tail. The scrap book showed unlimited
originality. the subjects including The
Pilgrims. Our Country and Trees of
Maine. Much credit is due to teachers.
and pupils for the success Of this ex-
hibition.
Mrs. Eleanor Twitchell of Oxford is
visiting her daughter, Miss Melissa
Twitchell at ROBBIE Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
IL RHEUMATIC PAIN N
: Rub It right ont Iiy this! I'll
rheumatism is pain only"

rheumatism is pain only"
Not one case in fifty requires in
ternal treatment. Stop drugein~,
Rub the misery right away, Rnb
soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Or.
directly into the sore, stiff joints and
muscles and relief comes instantly.
st. Jacobs Oil" conquers pain. Il is
q harmless rheumatism cure which
never disappoints and does not blis-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
WANDA HAWLEY
AT COLONIAL
ON SATURDAY

Wanda Hawley will be the star seen
at the Colonial theatre on Saturday
when she appears in Her First Elope-
ment,' her newest Realart picture. 1t
is fascinating little comedy in which
Miss Hawley as Christina gets into
all kinds of trouble when she tries to
Fix up her cousins love affairs.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
BELFAST
Dies After Feet are Frozen
Talks of "Misspent" Life-A
New Law Firm

/ Thomas Andrews. who was brought
/ to the Waldo county Jail some weeks
! ago, from the town of Belmont, where
/ he was found suffering with frozen
/ feet, died this morning in the Waldo
County General hospital of pneumo-
MIA. He was a native of Calais and
was about 70 years Of age, but Or
phaned in boyhood he had been a
wanderer since the age of Is when
he found himself in the city of Mel
bourne, Australia. He claimed to have
! er sacrificing his life at the age of 16
in the Civil War. During his stay in
Belfast the aged man was given ev-
cry care by Sheriff Littlefeld and
when he became ill he was taken to
the hospital. No one claiming him.
the remains will be shipped to the
Maine Medical school at Brunswick.
Soon after his arrival at the county
Jail in January, Mr.. Andrews talked to
a representative Of the Journal of
what he called his misspert life. At
the age of 70 he found himself with
out kin, money and helpless. He was
never married. He was we'll educat-
ed, although he had not attended
school since boy. but with a natu-
raj aptitude for absorbing what he
heard and saw, his travels had broad
ened him and he spoke fiuently and
in good English. The greater part of
his life had been spent at sea and he
had visited nearly every quarter of
the globe in his wanderings. In bear
ing, he was very gentlemanly and
courteous and made many friends
with the officials of the Jail and hos
pital who gave him every care.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
CANAAN

Mrs. Clara Steward of Skowhegan
was q guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Getchell one day recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arland Williams of
Clinton ard Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Bowman and daughter Evelyn of
Fairfield and Mrs. Kate Mason of
Canaan were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Williams, Sunday.
= Mr.. and Mrs. Irish of Newport
were week end guests of their cousin,
Elmer Kelley and family.
BERTHE Clark returned Monday
from Brownville where he has been
employed for the past month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Decker and
little son visited Mr.. and Mrs. Merle
Foster Sunday.
Reuben Reed and Ansel Goodridge
were in Fairfield Monday on bust
ness.
Mr.. Wilson and Mrs. Florence Har-
low Of Skowhegan passed Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. v. C. Holt.
Mrs. Selden Manson who has been
very i'll is improving slowly.
Hartwell Peavey lost good horse
one day last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
LIeweIlyn Hanson

eran is dead at his home in Searsmont
at the age of rs years and 10 months
He was born in Hiram, lived for many
years in Appleton and spent the last
Is years in Searsmont. He is sur
vived by two daughters Misses Susie
and Fanny. Hanson of Searsmont The
funeral will take place in Camden on
Saturday, where burial will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

er case was against Joseph ]. Ham
non and Laura Sechovey of Boston.
The indictment was in two counts. the
first charging Harmon with forging a
cneck on the State Street Trust Com
pany Of Boston. and the second cbarp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Soldiers Bonus work and stay with
the administration and his successor
as long as might be wished.
General Presson expresses himself
as much pleased with the prospects
for his duties in Washington and
expects great deal OF interest-as
we'll as hard work-in the military
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Girl Not Foreer

Two criminal cases were tried at the
Auburn Superior Court Wednesday.
The FIRST was against Alfred Ouelette
OF Lewiston for larceny and resulted
In verdict Of guilty. Ouelette was
Immediately sentenced to not less than
two nor more than four years in the
state Prison at Thomaston. The 9TH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Ing the girl with aiding and abettlns
him. The jury, after being out ap0u
two hours, reported that they We''
unable to agree as to Harmon, gavs'
verdict Of not guilty as to Miss Seem
yey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
4. q. Clark

in Lincolnville on Wednesday at the
age of 81 years. He was born in
Northport, and is survived by two
sons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

The Quipus Club. an organization
Of young women at Bangor. gave an
entertainment and dance in City
Hall Monday night for the benefit of
free dental clinic. The feature was
pantomine with music entitled "The
Wishing Tree"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
OPERA HOU Sc y. =: i; x

ARight - He'll! Might's
Right, and on this Ship
I'm Boss"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04
FISH RUN" EVERY DAY
Special Tourist Train Starts
Regular Service June 18th
Extras From May 30th.

Unless information is erroneous,
the North Woods will have a
regular daily service of the fish
Special" all through the summer
months, instead of thrice a week
like the schedule was doped up
last year.
While there is no definite dope
to be had from Station Agent
Ziebell on the schedule, here is
what appeared last week in the
Rhinelander Daily News:
The Fish Run" train, operated
during the summer months to
care for tourist traffic to and
from Northern Wisconsin and
Upper Michigan, will start regu-
lar service on June IL. The train
will leave Chicago every day ex-
cept Sunday, and Watersmeet
daily except Monday. The train
will be routed via HortOnville and
Oshkosh over the cutoff, the
shortest route between Milwaukee
and Amigo.
There will be an extra sleeper
on No. III leaving Chicago on the
evening of May q for the benefit
of tourists going out of town for
Memorial Day. On May % there
will be an extra run from Amigo
to Watersmeet and an extra run
ming to Amigo on the night of
May 80. There will also be extras
north on June 4, 10. Is. and extras
south on June and y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04
ELECTION WAS QUIET
Only Forty-one Voters Cast
Ballots at Village Election
Last Thursday.

Without opposition the candi-
dates for village Offices in Eagle
River were elected Thursday of
last week at the special election
held for the new village officers.
Very little interest was taken by
the voters, only forty-one voters
casting their ballot.
The following are the officers of
the village for the present year:
Presidential. j. DeNoyer.
Trustees l year-Thos. Mac
Quaker, Lottie Sailer, r. r. Ewald.
Trustees 2 years-Ruby Rad
cliffe, j. b. Cook, Edward Giese.
Supervisor-Frank A. Hall.
Clerks. X. ValBussum.
Treasurer-Fred Morey.
Assessor-Robert Persohn.
Constable-Jackson Bennett.
Justice-A. II. LaRenzie.