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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
Meeting Pythian Sisters

The April meeting of the Past
Chiefs association of Bloomfield
Temple, Pythian Sisters, was held on
Tuesday evening at which time Mrs.
Flora McPhethers was hostess, en-
pertaining the ladies at her home on
Middle street. The president, Mrs.
Helen Knight. presided at the bus
mess session and the secretary, Mrs.
McPheters. gave the report of the last
meeting which was accepted. Other
routine business received the atten-
ton of the ladies. After the business
the evening was passed socially, sew
eral Of the ladies playing finch. A
reading of much interest was given
by the vice president, Mrs. Emma B.
Thompson.
The hostess served a delicious
lunch Of chicken sandwiches, salad,
coffee, ice cream. fancy crackers,
saltincs and candies. The evening
was a very happy occasion for all
present and the secretary proved her
self an excellent hostess. The next
meeting will he held on Tuesday eye-
ming, May 9th, at which time Mrs.
Eta Ellsworth will entertain the as
ISOLATION at her home on Madison av-
Cnue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
John Burke to Be
Chauffeur for Man
Who Acquitted Him

Jackman, Apr. 12-John +. Burke,
twice tried and finally acquitted of
the charge of killing Nelson Barley,
has left his place to go to Augusta,
where he is now employed as chauf-
efur by Hon. w. r. Pattangall, who
was his lawyer in the two trials for
murder. n
Immediately upon his acqHttal in
November 1920, Burke returned to
this place and has remained here
since that time until about 10 days
ago, when he left TO go to Augusta
to work for Mr.. Pattangall.
The Burke BARLEY case was one
of the most noted criminal cases of
recent years in Maine. In October
1919, Nelson BARLEY. proprietor OF
the Moose River house in this town,
was found dead in the rude cave
formed by the roots of giant spruce
which had been blown down during
q recent gale. He had been twice
shot through the head; once from
behind and the other from in front.
The night BARLEY disappeared
Burke appeared at the house of his
employer. John Plummer. suffering
from pistol shot through the right
leg. This he said had been inflicted
by Nelson Barley.
Burke claimed that they had quar-
relied over settlement of notes
which he said BARLEY had given him
to make him whole for money which
he (Burke) had put into liquor
smuggling venture.
Immediately upon the finding Of
Bartley's body. suspicion was di-
rectcd against Burke. who was ar
rested He was tried the following
February and tho jury disagreed.
Again November he WAS tried and
the jury returned Il verdict OF not
guilty.
Subsequently Burke brought suit
against the BARLEY estate to recover
the amount of these notes, about
$1,000 In the trials for murder and
the trial of the civil cases, it was
claimed by the prosecution and at
torney for the estate that the notes
were forge rics The civil cases were
finally dismissed upon technical
grounds.
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Superior Court

With the opening of court We'd
ncsday morning, Il case Of the in
habitants of Hartland VS.. the In
habitants of st. Adams in which
Hartland sues st. Adams in the sum
of $4SS.59 for goods supplied to the
family of John Il. Luce from Nov, is,
1920 to June 20, 1921, again received
the attention of the court; as the
plaintiffs testimony was continued.
Witnesses heard were A. X. Burton
and son, Elmer Burton, merchants of
Hartland; Harry Storms of the
Stern's department store Of Hart
land; Dr. G. A. Moulton; Joe Fritz,
and j. A Goodrich, all of the board
of sclcctmen of Hartland The de-
position of John Luce to whose FAM
lily the supplies were given was be-
gun. Mr.. Luce was unable to be in
court. At the opening of the after
noon session, the deposition of John
Luce was continued, and two other
witnesses, Mrs. John Luce, and Mrs.
Lillian Fuller were called and testi-
fed which concluded the testimony
for the plaintiff. Attorney William
Il. PattanGall, who throughout the
testimony for the plaintiff gave rigid
cross-examination of most of the
witnesses, opened the defense, and
the following witnesses were called
and sworn: Fred Mills, chairman of
Of the board of selectncn of st. Al
bans, and Albert Ward Of the select
men; Mr.. Davis, Willis Carson, Wal
ter Hilton and viii Watson. The
first witness to testify was Mrs.
Wills and the others who testified
were Mr.. Ward, Willis Carson, all of
st. Adams, and Charles Steward OF
Hartland. This closed the testimony
for the defense. Mr.. Pattangall
presented his argument and court
adjourned at $50. This Thursday
morning at $50 when court opens,
Mr.. George w. Cover. attorney for
the plaintiff will give his arguments,
which will be followed by Judge Nor
rills charge to the jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
80 Year Old Twins
Recipe For LOngeyity-WOrk

Lcavcnworth, April 12-FriCnds 0,
James and Joel Cheatwood. twins
who celebrated their nincticth birth.
day anniversary last October II on
the farm of the former near here, are
prone to dispute the claim Of the
Woodvillc, o., twins, William H. ST.,
and Henry Bruins, to the title OF odd.
est living twins in the United States"
at the ago of SIS.
The recipe for long life os the
Kansas twins is similar TO that q
the Ohioans-'Work." Each Of the
Cheatwood twins owns a farm and
works on it daily. still being able 10
keep pace with a farm worker three.
score and ten" years their junior
Pleas OF relatives for the twins 10
retire, always have provoked I pro.
test: "Our chief enjoyment in lie is
working on our farms. II we hadn't
kept busy all these years we probably
would have died long ego"
At party given bv the twins On
their ninciicth birthday, jim re.
marked: I'm going to keep right on
working and whistlin- a tune as long
as | can" SO striking is the re-.
somblance between the Chcatwood
twins. that when they Gon their Sun
day clothes ana have their hrami
trimmed. it is difficult to tell thm
apart. Like the Bruins twins. NE
ChoatWoods else arc pioneers. law.
ing settled in Kansas IN tho late 'Jls
For 65 years they have lived on Tie
farms they now occupy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
HINCKLEY

William Speed of Skowhegan was
in. town Sunday.
Miss Ida b. Kelley passed Sunday
at the home of her mother. Mrs. Alice
Kelley, on the Clinton side.
Herbert L. Ames of Skowhcgan
was a caller in town, April ..
Mr. and Mrs. philander Bcsscy left
on the morning train Tuesday for
Lewiston, where they were called by
the serious illness of Mr.. Eesscy's
sister, Mrs. Dora DOre.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Judkins
of Augusta rcturpcd to their home
Saturday afternoon, after having
passed a few days with relatives in
town.
At the executive board meeting of
the Kennebec Union at the WOman's
Association rooms in Watcrvillc, IL
ladies were present. 1t was voted to
accept the invitation of the Kenne-
bccsidc club to hold the annual meet
ing at Good VIII Farm on May 10,
two weeks later than was at first
intended. The nominating commit
tee appointed were Mrs. Emery of the
Waterville Woman's club, Mrs.
Hinckley of the Kennobecside, and
Mrs. Ladd Of one of the Fairfield
clubs.
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Pleasant Surprise Party

Many SkOwhcgan friends will be in
terested in the shower surprise party
which was given recently to Miss
Lillian Murray. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Murray at their home
in East Madison. Miss Murray is the
grand daughter Of Mr.. Ephriam Cow
EFT Of Skowhegan.
The party was given in honor of
her approaching marriage to George
Emery Of Madison which is to take
place on April the 22nd. The party
was directed by Mrs. Jane Cronkhite
and was most enjoyable occasion.
Games and music were. enjoyed.
There were about 80 present. Miss
Murray received many lovely pres
cnts from her friends who assembled
and in this way expressed their best
wishes for her happiness and their
love for her. Delicious refreshments
of cake, doughnuts and coffee were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
,Sk0WhEGAN LOCAL NEWS,
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, farmer. -. IL
Reformatory Trustees Meet

The regular monthly meeting of the
trustees of the State Reformatory for
Women was held at that institution
Tuesday. The trustees present were
Dir. /. II. Mower of Watervillc, Mrs.
Sadie Bates of Sandy Point, Father
Kelley of Lewiston and G.. Ernest
Avore Of Skowhegan. Only the rou-
tine monthly business was transact
ed. Three inmates were paroled. The
architect, Milton w. Stratton of Bar
Harbor has not yet completed the
specifications for the addition to
Stevens cottage, but work will be
begun as soon as possible, as the need
for more room and especially for the
industrial room is imperative. 1t is
hoped that some time the industrial
department at the institution may be
enlarged and perhaps rug weaving
may be added. The advisability of
adding some work for mercantile
purposes, such shirt making which
would make tho institution partly
self supporting has been considered
by the officials.
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PERSONAL MENTION

Carl Curtis went TO Portland on
business Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Samuel Rodericll or Free
street was in Wttcrvlle Wednesday
to consult a specialist concerning her
eyes.
Mrs. Paulina Hill. who has been
passing several weeks with her
daughter. Mrs. Lena II. Taylor at her
home in Brookline. Mass, returned
home on the evening train Tuesday.
Miss Annie Turcotte, who has been
in town the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Turcotte, left on the
morning train Wednesday on, her re-
tur TO Penacook, y. H., WhcIh she is
employed.
Miss Dorothy Hanson OF North
STAFFORD. y. H., arrived in town
Tuesday on the 5.45 afternoon train
and will visit with her father, the
manager at Hotel oxford for few
DAYS.
Mrs. Evic Davis returned home
Tuesday on the II \. NJ. train after
bong the guest Of her uncle, William
Church in Lewiston and her brother
and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Church at their home in Lisbon Falls.
Mrs. Sadie Ratcs of Sandy Point,
who was in town Tuesday to attend
the regular monthly meeting of the
trustees OF the state ReformatOry
for Women and who remained over
night at the institution, left on her
return on tho morning train WCdncs-
day.
Mrs. Martha Killtrcth, who has
been In town the guest of her grand
daughters, Mrs. Harry Dysart and
Miss Dorothy KilhrCth at the home of
MIR and Mrs. Dysart on Water street,
returned tn her home in East VIM
throp on the morning train Wednes-
day.
Merle Cook has sold the Levi VAR
ncN place on the Middle road to Wat
cry lilo which he purchased a few
years ago TO Lahanc Allen of IIinck-
Icy. Mr. Cook and family will re-
turn TO Center IIarbor. y. H., where
They resided before coming to Show
hogan. II is understood that Mr. AL
len, who resides at NIlinclllcy, will
move 10 tho Narney place.
Miss Fanny Cabot, the former Ii
ffafian AT inc Iubllc llbIdIN, arrived
in town on the evening train Tues
DAY. Mrs. Cabot LETT on the Thurs
day following THANKSGIVING day and
sailed from Baltimore Md. for Homo
lulu. Hawaiian Islands, which trip
took five wecSs. Mrs. Cabot has
been on her return the quasi for sew
cral days of her cousins. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dinsmore at their home in
Auburn.
Mrs. John Lawler, who has been
in Oakland the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Ada Littlefeld. who is i'll, ar
rived in town on tho IL A. NJ. train
Tuesday and went to her home in
Canaan on the stage. Mrs. Lawler
was accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
Sarah J. Furgusson. formerly of
Portland. who has also been passing
some time in Oakland with Mrs. Ida
Lttlefield. Mrs. Ferguson will visit
with Mrs. LAWYER for about two
weeks. after which she will go to
Calais, where she resided before
making her home in Portland.
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DIED

HELL-South Portland. April II
Donald Francis, infant son OF JOSEF
A. and Lillian.
CANANOR- South Portland, April
Grace l.. aged 81 years
south Gray. April
Henry P.,yascd SC years. { months !.
days.
FRAZIER Portland. April .. Cor
della A, widow Of George.
GRAY-Portland April .. Mclind
L.. widow of William. aged So years
TILEI;-NeW London. Conn. Apn
p, Louise NJ. aged 20 years. 3 months
- WILLIAMS = Portland. April
Charles H., aged 81 wars
CON-tast Machias. April .. Mrs
Harriet j.. aged = years, months
~ days
HUTCHGNS = Freedom. April {
Charles T., aged G3 years.
-MurtvillC. April r. IIr'
Eta. widow of Ira -. aged 50 years
LOTHItOP-Columhia Falls, Apr
10. Mrs Emily, aged So years.
GOODWIN -- Charleston, April
Willis. aged GS years
- LACHANCE-Nan Rurcn. April
Joseph, aged SO VCare
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Mrs. Margaret Harris Chase

Word was received in town We'd
nesday of the death in Providence,
r. l., of Mrs. Margaret Harris
Chase. formerly of Canaan, which
occurred that morning. Mrs. Chase,
who was about SO years Of age was
born in Canaan and was the daugh-
ter of Richard and Nancy Harris.
After her marriage to Walter Chase
she resided in Pittsfield where Mr..
Chase died many years ago. Since
Mr.. Chase's death Mrs. Chase has
cared for an aged lady in the city
where she passed away. Mrs. Chase
is survived by four brothers, William,
Richard and Charles of Canaan, and
John of Fairfield, and one sister, Mrs.
Catherine Mason, of Canaan. 1t is
expected that the remains will be
brought to Pittsfield and the funeral
service held there. Burial will be
made in Pittsfield beside her hus-
band. Mrs. Chase has q large circle
Of friends in Somerset county who
will much regret to hear Of her
death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
HIGH SCHOOL
FACULTY MEETS

The April meeting of the faculty
OF the SkoWhcgan High school was
held on Tuesday afternoon in the
High school building and was a
meeting of interest and value to the
teachers.
Among the topics discussed were
the program of the Junior High
school work. In what way the
schools could assist the Russell
Post Of the Grand Army in prepar-
ing and earring out the Memorial
Dap program. The teachers from
the high school building to assist in
this are Miss Gladys Hall and Mrs.
Lottle Gates. The chairman of the
committee is Mrs. Alice f.. Mitchell,
teacher of the sixth grade and Prin-
cipal of the Park building, Miss Ad-
die Swain and Mrs. Gertrude T.
Green, principles of the Leavitt
street schools, are also members of
the committee. The matter of re-
ducing the expense of graduating
exercises especially in regard to the
| dress of the girls was discussed and
it was decided that the matter
should receive the consideration of
the teachers and brought to the
attention of the parents.
While it is certainly not the wish
OF the superintendent nor any men,
Der of the faculty to do or even sug-
Scst a single thing which would in
any way detraCt from the pleasure
of the graduating exercises it does
seem that it will be wise to reduce
the expense for fine clothing at this
time and it will doubtless make it a
happier affair for many pupils and
their parents as well, and it is very
desirable that the parents have in
mind reasonable economy in their
daughters dresses. Another matter
discussed was that of a half day field
day to be held at the Agricultural
park some time in May in which any
pupil in the school may compete. Mr..
Archie o. Dostie the physical dir
cctor and Mrs. Helen Downs, who is
the supervisor Of the drawing and
is also leader of the Girl Scouts will
represent the faculty and each class
will appoint a boy and a girl to be
members of the committee of ar
engagements to serve with Mr.. Doste
and Mrs. Downs.
The next meeting OF the faculty
and the superintendent will be held
at the High school building on the
second Tuesday in May.
Miss Marion G. Hare. Somerset
county home demonstration, was in
Hartland Wednesday where, she held
millinery meeting with the ladies
of the Harjland Farm Bureau.
The fire company was called to
the home of Perley York at the rear
of Front street about O'CLOCK be-
cause of a chimney fire. Only
small amount of damage was done.
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rill, Mrs. Ida H. George. Mrs. Clara
+. Decker and Mrs. Nellie w. Flint.
The decorations were beautiful
yellow jonquils which were at the
close of the meeting presented to
Mrs. Turner in behalf Of the board
and expressing the clubs appreciation
of her faithful and efficient years
work as president. Flowers were
presented by Mrs. Jessie Fletcher,
chairman of the nominating COM
mittee. Mrs. Turner graciously res
ponded and thanked the ladies.
The meeting was called to order
by the president Mrs. Turner and
the secretary, Miss Danforth gave the
report Of the former meeting which
was of interest and was accepted.
The only number on the program
was an excellent and very prettily
written paper on the Life of John
Burroughs-Boy and Man-written
by Mrs. Rowena Flint Morrill, of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, the daughter of one
OF the directors, Mrs. Flint, and the
wife of the son of another director.
Mrs. Morrill,. The paper was very
pleasingly read by Mrs. Annie Nich-
OILS, an honorary member of the So
ciety.
The election of officers and dir
ectors followed the reading of the
paper which resulted in the follow
ing slate to serve the club for the
insuing year: President, Mrs. Flor
ence Waugh Danforth; first vice
president, Mrs. Viola F. Smith; sec
ond vice president, Mrs. Marta
F. Morrill,: secretary, Mrs. Elva G..
Green; treasurer, Mrs. Angie 3. Sew
ard; directors, Mrs. Ida H. George.
Mrs. Clara F. Decker, Mrs. Lillian
Smith. Mrs ina w. Creation and Mrs.
Kate w. Turner.
The retiring officers and directors
were given a rising vote of thanks
by the club for their excellent and
untiring service of the past year at
the suggestion Of Miss Gertrude S.
Weston. Mrs. Turner expressed for
her self and the other members of
the board their pleasure in the club
work during the past year and APP
probation of the loyal cooperation
Of every club member.
The secretary's annual report Civ
en- by Miss Danforth and the treas
urer's annual report given by Mrs.
Elva G. Green showed that the So
ciety had closed a most successful
and happy year and one which will
be q pleasant memory to the ladies
who have made up the 1921 and
1922 membership
After the business session, the
ladies repaired to the front parlor
while the officers and directors set
up the tables and prepared most
delicious lunch which consisted of
salads, sandwiches, biscuits, cake
halequin ice cream and hot coffee,
which was very happy closing for
the annual meeting and also the club
year.
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State ruling, Mr.. Woodbury. was APP
poipfed coprafarv

State ruling, Mr.. Woodbury. was ap-
pointed secretary.
The committee fully realize the i'm
portance and magnitude of the task
which has been assigned to them and
which they have assumed. They
have come to the conclusion that
whatever they build must be built for
all time and not for the present only,
and that the future growth of the
town and thus the increase in the
number Of students to attend the
High school must be considered. 1t
was voted to correspond with several
reputable architects in the State who
have had experience in making plans
for school houses. The next meeting
will be held at the call of the chair
man of the committee after replies
have been received from the archi-
tects to whom they have written.
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Mill Bids This Week

The bids for the construction Of the
new mill which the Maine Spinning
company is to build in Skowhcgan
on the Island this spring and sum
mer, will be opened in Boston on Fri
day of this week, April the 14th. Mr..
William Mitchell, the superintendent
of the local mill will go to Boston to-
day. leaving on the noon train and
will be present when the bids are
opened.
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Wife Dies, Mol Pros Charae

LAWRENCE I. HendrlckSOn, labor
or, will not have to answer a charge
of mons support entered against him
on March 10, by his wife. Anna w
Hendrickson. When he was arrested
on that charge, and arraigned in
Portland court q month ago, his case
was continued until Monday. At that
time his wife was i'll in the Maine
Eye and Ear Infirmary. Monday
morning when he mol pressed the
case against Hendrickson, Assistant
County Attorney Ralph NJ. INGALLS,
explained that Mrs. Hendrickson died
March rs. Her address at the hospital
was given as Is Stone street.
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Mother of Maynard S. Bird

Mrs. Annie Bird, mother of May
nard S. Bird of Portland, a director
in the Bath Iron Works, Ltd, and
well known in Bath, died Saturday in
Rockland, after a weeks illness from
pleuro pneumonia. Although Mrs.
Bird had been seriously i'll from the
start it was thought that she was
recovering when her illness sudde--
ly terminated fatally. She was 81
years old. Mrs. Maynard S. Birds
death occurred but three months ago
and the double bereavement within so
short space of time is profoundly
regrettable. Four sons survive Mrs,
Bird: Henry, Allan and Elmer, all Of
Rockland, and Maynard S. Bird Of
Portland.
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Man Fails to Appear

Decree of divorce granted Marian
G. Mason of Portland at the Febru-
airy term of the Cumberland Superior
Court, later to he vacated by Justice
Lauren M. Sanborn because at APP
peared that the libelee's purpose to
defend was defeated through no fault
of his" was affirmed in the original
by the same justice Monday when the
husband. Philip e. Mason, OF Brook
line. Mass, failed to appear to show
cause why Mrs. Mason was not en-
ktied 70 the divorce,
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"Sylvia" to be Presented by X. of c.
May list, at Opera House

The pastoral operetta Sylvia" I'M
der personal direction Of Rev. J.
l.. A. Renaud, will be presented at
Skowhegan Opera House, Monday
evening, May l at p. M. under aus
pices of Somerset Council, 20S9, X. Of
c. Reheatsals have been going on for
the past several weeks, much enth--
siasm is being manifested by those
taking part. The cast includes 60
people. st. Cecilia's orchestra of IS
pieces will furnish the music. Advance
sale of seats begin Monday, April II,
prices 55c and S5c. Exchange of
tickets Saturday, April 20 from s to
II. This will no doubt be one of the
best Operettas Yet porduced under
home talent,
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Town Improvement Meetinn

Friday afternoon the annual meet
ing of the Town improvement So
ciety was held in the parlors of the
public library with a large attend
ance. The arrangements were in
charge of the retiring board who
were President Mrs. Irene Turner:
first vice president, Florence Waugh
Danforth; second vice president,
Mrs. Susie Jacobs; secretary, Miss
Alice E. Danforth: treasurer, Mrs.
Elva G. Green and directors, Mrs.
Viola r. Smith. Mrs. Marta r. Nor
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Real Estate Man Gets S952.65

A Cumberland Superior court jury
after deliberations of one hour late
Tuesday afternoon, awarded the sun
Of S952.65 to Edward T. Dalton in his
$1,000 suit against Michael J. Gaia
han. Both are Portland real estate
dealers. Mr.. Dalton said the money
was due him after the sale of Il hous..
at 322 Spring street in December O.
1920.
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Dancing Party

Nearly 100 young people who enjoy
dancing held a social dance Monday
evening in Heselton hall with music
furnished by different ones who were
present. a most delightful evening
was passed by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13

Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, the lecturer
of the Somerset Pomona went to
Lewiston Tuesday on the IL A. NJ.
train, where she passed the night
with friends and on Wednesday Mrs
Watson went to Buxton, where she
addressed the New Century Pomona
Grange.