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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Meeting of Grammar
School Teachers Tuesday

The regular monthly meeting of the
teachers OF the grammar schools Of
this city was held Tuesday afternoon
at Cony High school, under the direc-
tion Of Superintendent Of Schools
Herman II. Stuart. Much of the bus
mess before the meeting was of a
routine nature, but one very interest
ing matter was discussed. This was
in regard to a school and home ex-
tension reading course. A list of
books was given. to each teacher
which gave her the information nee
essary to successfully carry on a
course of this nature. The list is
graded and the students of the differ
ent grades, beginning with the third
and fourth grades are required to
read and report upon a certain num-
Der of books outside of the regular
school books. This number varies
with the class. These books include
a variety of the best literary mater
ial and should be of great value to
the scholar. There was also a Sec
ond list embracing books Of a pro-
fessional nature, that Is books that
are especially helpful to the teacher
herself in the work of teaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
FARM BUREAU NOTES

Miss Rosalind Jewett OF Orono,
Home Demonstration leader, arrived
in the city, Tuesday, coming for the
initial purpose of attending the exc
cutive committee meeting of the
Kennebec Farm Bureau, which was
held in the afternoon at City hail.
On this Wednesday she will attend
the community planning meeting Of
the mems and women's division of
the Readfield Farm Bureau, in COM
pany with Clarence A. Day, county
agent and Miss Helen Clark, home
demonstration agent.
Dean Merrill Of Orono, dean Of the
College Of Agriculture and director
of the Agricultural Extension service.
was in the city, Monday and called
at the Kennebec Farm Bureau Office.
At the combined dairy and orchard
meeting which was held last Friday
In Litchfleld, much was accomplish
ed. A very good attendance marked
the meeting. G. M. Rogers, CONF
munity milk tester. tested 16 samples
Of milk that were brought in by farm
ers who were interested in having
their milk tested. The tests ranged
al the way from AZ to 6.S butter fat.
The community, planning meetings,
mems and women's divisions COM
bincd. except at Albion. will be held
N follows: Tuesday. China village at
the Grange hall: Wednesday, Albion,
mems division at the Grange hall,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
COMING EVENTS

Jan. 3-5--Western Maine Poultry
Show at South Paris.
Jan. AT 10 a. NJ. at Public Utilities
office. State House, conference on
Jan. 4-Maine Bakers to complete
State organization, Augusta.
Jan. 6-7--Annual meeting Maine
Forestry Assn, Augusta.
jap Por 7nhsw is n I. c. I. to visit
Jan. s--Conference of Jews of Maine
at PortlandH
Jan. 11-State Sunday School Asso-
citation. Augusta
Jan. la-Charlty ball at Augusta.
Jan. 12-13--Maine Press Associations
annual: the Falmouth. Portland.
lance, Poland Spring.
Jan. 1I-Androscoggin Supreme Court,
civil and criminal term, Auburn.
Jan. 17-Annual meeting Of Assn, Of
Maine Fairs, Bangor.
Jan. 20-a2-kennebec County Boys
Conference at Augusta. Oates ten
Jan. o4-Supreme court, civil and
criminal, Bath and Skowhegan.
Jan. 26--Cancer Division. Maine Pub
lie Health Assn, Augusta.
Jan. 27-Annual meeting Maine State
S Sha,n,snd universalist Comrades at
Jan. 27-Maine Federation Of Wom-
ems Clubs. Augusta.
Jan. 27-29-Y. NJ. C. A. Conference for
young men. Portland.
Feb. educational Smile week.
Feb. S-9--Winter Carnival at hath.
Feb. 12-Lincoln's birthday (Sunday).
Feb. list Valentines day (Tues-
day..
Feb: 22-w $ h in g t o ms Birthday
(Wedne sday).
Feb. 23-Shrine Ladies' night, Lewis
ton.
March 1-2-Maine Orchardists Conven-
ton, Lewiston.
March 1-3-Chizzle While fair. Au-
EuSta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
KENNEBEC co.
PROBATECOURT

The following routine business has
been transacted at adjourned sessions
OF the probate court:
Wills proved, approved and al
lowed-Of Algernon S. Bangs, late Of
Augusta, Amelia S. Bangs of Lewis
ton, executrix; of Sylvanus II. Rus
sell, late Of Waterville, Mark J. Bart
lett of Waterville, executor.
Administrations granted-Of the
estate of Ward G. Holmes, late OF
Augusta. Frank T. Holmes of Au-
gusta, administrator; Of the estate of
May E. Sylvester, late of Augusta,
Cony A Duncan OF Augusta, admin
istrator; of the estate Of Abbie NJ.
Zines. late of Gardiner. Eleanor NJ.
kimball Of Gardiner, administrator;
Of the estate of A. Fred Alden, late
of Waterville, Frank w. Alden of
Waterville, administrator.
Conservators appo:nted-Of Lewis
NJ. Brown. Of Monmouth, Winfield ].
Trott Of Monmouth, conservator.
Guardians appointed-Of Daniel J.
Dowlin, adult ward. of Randolph,
Catherine NJ. Devine of Randolph,
Va uoiifI ~ dNtCis
of Clinton, William J. Lawler of
Clinton, guardian; of Lloyd A. and
Gladys S. Bush, minors, of Oakland,
Edward Bush Of Oakland, guardian.
Accounts allowed-Final account of
Willis z. Swift, guardian of Arnold
w. Tyler, minor, of Augusta; distri-
bU ton account Of Hannah L. Harri-
son, administrator with will annexed
OF the estate of Mary A. Harrison,
late Of Augusta.
Inventories filed-In the estates OF
Sophia G. Weber, late of Water
willie; Lydia A. Farnham, late of Au-
Eusta; Henry S. Winslow. late of
Randolph; Ernest S. Dunn, late of
Mt. Vernon; Joseph Therrien. late of
Waterville.
Papers filed for notice-Will and
petition for probate thereof of Mary
A. Coffin, late of Augusta; will and
petition for probate thereof of Will
liam z. Perkins, late of Readfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
CONY HIGH NOTES

The regular monthly meeting of
the student council was held Tuesday
morning. The regular business took
up most of the time. 1t was decided
at this meeting that all representa-
tives Of the press and of the student
publications who We're interested in
gathering athletic news should here
after be admitted free to the various
games.
The sweaters for the football men
have. been ordered and they are ex-
peoted at any time. When they ar
rive they will be presented to the
letter men at the school assembly
with appropriate ceremonies.
New students admitted to the
school at the opening Of the winter
term, were: Marguerite Leuchter,
formerly of Banford High, n. Y,
Ivonne Gagnon, formerly of Oak
Grove Seminary, and Samuel Ban
cause formerly Of Brunswick High.
The physics class is at the present
time working upon the school Wire
less set. They have been fixing the
aerial and they are now fixing the
various instruments.
Miss Anterior, tho now supervisor
of music, conducted her first class at
the school Tuesday. She has already
started her plans for a school glee
club.
Word has been received from the
manager Of the Gardiner High has
ketball team that owing to the con-
dition Of the floor at that school, they
would like to interchange the dates
upon which these two teams were to
meet. This would mean that the
same to be played on Cony's home
iloor would hs January 21th, and the
one at GIarlinnr IHc Alll 1Nt II in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
The Weather

The weather record kept by S. c..
Manley of this city shows that during
the month of December there we're
four zero days and Is days of sleigh
sirg and the thermometer ranged
from below to IS above. There were
13 perfect days and three fair days.
On three days it rained and on eight
Of them snow fell. The amount of
precipitation, for the month amount
ed at Gardner to 2.31 inches and at
Waterville to 1856. During the month
IL IL inches of snow fell at Gardiner
and but inches at Waterville. For
the season, 1922 to Jan. 1st So 1-2.
inches of snow fell at Gardiner and SO
inches at Waterville. The record
showed that at Gardiner the year
had been the drycst since 1920 with
the exception of 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
May Own Original Frans Halls

A painting bought twelve years ago
| in London for less than 800 by Fred
Lister, mechanic in the employ of
the Sun Shipbuilding Company, has
been submitted to X-ray tests in
Philadelphia, and is believed by ex-
perts to be from the brush of Frans
Halls. If their contention holds true
the painting is worth more than
100000.
Lister bought the picture in a Gu
riosity shop in London, believing it to
be spurious copy of Halls Jester.
The buyer had fondness for an
tiques, and although he did not be-
lieve the painting to be Of value 1t
appealed to him.
Recently he read in a scientific
magazine of tests discovered by
physicist who used X-rays to deter
mine the pigments used in paintings
belonging to the century ascribed to
them. If the painting was TAXED"
modern copy the X-ray penetrated its
secrets.
Lister brought his painting to
Philadelphia and had it undergo the
A-ray tests. The bases of the paints
used were found to be identical with
those used by the Dutch painters of
the period OF Frans Halls. A seven
teenth century date line was also
brought to light.
and genre painter, was born in 1850
and died In 1866. His fondness for
tavern life went hand in hand with
his genius. 1t is conceivable that he
made copy Of his own painting,
"The Jester" as did Leonardo da
Vinci Of his Virgin of the Rocks"
The copy of Leonardo's painting Of
that name in the National Gallery In
London had waged around it a storm
Of criticism for years. The declara-
ton of Scotland yard expert inspec-
tor in criminal Identification that the
thumb-prints O.. the painting were
undeniably those Of Leonardo himself
was told in a cable dispatch pub
Iished in the Public Ledger on Sep
tember7. Thumb prints of admitted
~ genuine paintings of Leonardo da
Vinci were used as bases Of compare
son.
Since Lister has found that his
painting was done with the same
pigments that Frans Halls used he is
going to seek the opinion Of other ex-
perts as to the brush work. II their
decision agrees with the scientific
.pronouncement az to the authenticity
Of the painting 1t will be placed upon
the art market. Halls original
Jester was long one of the gems in
the collection Of Baron Gustave de
Rothschild Of France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Internal Revenue Party

The internal revenue Office family
had a most enjoyable party. Tues
day evening. at the Augusta Girls
Community clubhouse. II was a full
house with all sorts Of fun for all
the folks. Dancing was the center Of
Interest up stairs with Kelley's or
chestra doing the honors. Down
stairs there was card playing ana
corn popping for others. The COM
mlttee in charge upstairs included
Misses Elva Toward and Hazel Cas-
In. Downstairs the committee in
oluded Misses Edith Newman and
Helen Fuller. Refreshments were
served and the whole evening was .
delightful event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

women's division with Mrs. Alton
McGlauhin; Thursday. South China
at the Public Library; Friday, Wind
sor atsthe Town hall; Saturday. Chel-
sea at the Grange hall. These meet
ings are for the purpose Of planning
work for the coming year. electing
officers and choosing project leaders.
County Agent Day has Just receiv-
ed word from the Maine Fruit
Growers association that they have
secured orders for $4,000 apple trees.
These trees are procured through
the community planting plan, which
the Farm Bureaus conduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
SAYS AUTO BUSINESS
NEAR PRE.WAR STRIDE

Acting ON information obtained
through a nationwide survey of con-
ditions which has disclosed the GER
tanty that the automobile business
is rapidly approaching its pre-war
stride. Roy d. Chaplin, President of
the Hudson Motor Car Company, an
nounces that sweeping reductions are
being made on every model produced
by both companies, effective at once.
with business down to the pre-
war level Of labor and material
COSTS" Mr.. Chaplin said. "manufac-
turers are able to get back to the
fundamental principles of American
chandizing-basing prices to the
public on volume production. Added
to the steady demand that Hudson
and Essex have maintained through
out the readjustment period, we have
such volume of orders already booked
for 1922 by our distributors and deal
ers in every part of the country that
we are able to pass on to buyers a
new mark in lowered manufacturing
costs.
consequently, we are releasing a
new 1922 price schedule whereby the
cars we build will cost the user from
500 to $245 less than previously.
To-day we are purchasing the fin
est materials that America makes at
lower figure tnan ever before in the
history of the automobile industry
a concession to which the buyer Is
entitled and which is made available
in our new price schedule"
The reductions announced by Mr..
Chaplin are as follows: Hudson Phae-
ton 5000: seven passenger phaeton
$3.50: cabriolet 5000; coupe 5000;
sedan $245 and touring limousine
5000.
Essex touring car 800; coach $3.50,
and sedan 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

A crew Of men from the Central
Maine Power Co. was watched with
cons 1erable interest by a group Of
bows os the east side Of the river
Tuesday as they were preparing to
thaw out the feed pipe Of the horse
trough in front Of the Cony High
school nv the use Of electricity. The
method which they were using was
- connect large transformer, which
they had in q sled. to the feed line.
and cut the voltage Of the current they
we're 10 use from 220 volts to about
80 volts. This 60-vclt current was
'hen 10 be sent through the pipe and
tho resistance would cause 1t to heat
with the result that in from IS to 80
seconds the pipe would be thawed out
This was done. but when the switch
was thrown and the boys stood around
waiting for a big fash and perhaps
a shock or something Of that nature,
nothing happened. The meter which
was attached 10 the circuit did not
show that the least bit Of current was
passing through IL. Examination
showed that the pipe was broken and
that this broke the circuit. so that 1t
w.i be necessary to dig up the pipe.
This did not suit tho youngsters. who
would much rather witness the work
p the electricity than the rather
commonplace method which is general
" used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
CARBON BLACK
A Useful Product Whose Manufac-
ture is Beset by Trouble

The demand for carbon black,
which is produced from natural gas,
has greatly increased during recent
years, but the supply of natural gas
is rapidly decreasing. a fact that is
viewed with no little alarm by the
producers and consumers and that
has brought about a general demand
for information on the subject. Ac-
cordingly, in 1919 the United States
Geological Survey, Department of the
Interior, began a canvass of the Sit
uation, and the result of this canvass
is a report entitled Carbon black
from natural gas in 1920" by E. G.
Slevers.
Although there has been an in
crease in the number of plants in
operation. the total production of car
bon black in 1920 decreased IA per
cent the decrease in West Virginia
being IL per cent and in Wyoming,
Montana, and kentucky combined 4
per cent. There has also been a
marked decrease in output in Penn
sylvania and Oklahoma, for Oklaho-
ma produced none at all in 1920. The
output in Louisiana, however. in
creased 80 per cent in 1920. The Mon
roe gas field in Louisiana, which has
an enormous supply of gas, has at
tracted the carbon black industry,
and unless checked by legislation the
production of carbon black in Louis
lana will increase greatly.
In spite of the fact that West Vir-
Ginia's output showed a great de-
crease for 1920. it still remains the
leading state in the production of
carbon black. West Virginia is fol-
lowed in order by Louisiana, Wyom-
ing, Montana, Kentucky. and Penn
sylvania. Louisiana, however. is
making great advances in the pro-
ducton of carbon black. and its out
put may soon exceed that of West
Virginia. There is less demand in
Louisiana for natural gas for fuel,
but in West Virginia and PennsyIva-
mia the consumers have demanded
that the supply be reserved for do
mestic use. This fact, together with
the development of large supplies in
Louisiana and Wyoming. has caused
the carbon black industry to move to
u
demand for natural gas.
Carbon black is fluffy, velvety
black pigment. frequently confused
with lampblack, which is gray in col
or and which is produced from oil or
other carbonaceous material. For
many of it's uses carbon black is SUI
perior to lampblack in quality, but for
some uses, as for certain pigments in
paints, lampblack is superior.
Carbon black has been used as a
pigment in printers ink instead of
lampblack since 1864. It is also used
as a coloring and reinforcing mate
rial in the rubber industry and is ex-
tensivcly used in the paint trade.
black produced annually is used in
The manufacture of stove and shoe
polish, photograph records. black
leather. bookbinders' board. buttons,
carbon and other black and gray pa
pers. typewriter ribbons, carriage
cloth, celluloid. electric insulators. ce-
ment colors, crayons, drawing and
marking inks. artificial stone, black
tile, and tarpaulins.
The exports now amount 70 Is per
cent of the output, but before the war
they amounted to 80 per cent. They
will PROBABLY never again reach this
amount owing to the increased de-
mand in the United States for carbon
black.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
WINDSOR

The exercises of dedication Of
Windsor's new town hall on Thurs
day will open at $50 o'clock in the
afternoon with literary program.
At us in the evening the pupils Of
Erskine academy will present a
drama, which will be followed by a
supper. After the supper there will
be dance, for which Smiths orches-
ira Of Augusta will play Ladies are
requested to bring pastry for the
supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
KENNEBEC JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY JANUARY

stead Of the reverse as now sched-
uled. This has not been accepted by
the Cony team yet n it conflicts with
the present schedule. making too
many home games in succession.
The first meeting Of the debating
class was held Tuesday afternoon
with Principal Quimby in charge. The
class Is at the present time discuss
ing the question Of Government
Ownership Of Coal Mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

The recital which will be given by
Mrs. MacDowell on Tuesday evening,
Jan. 10 at tho Penney Memorial
church will be one of unusual inter-
est. Edward Mcdowell was Amer
icas greatest composer, and Mrs.
Mcdowell, known better had her
husband wanted his music to be in
terpreted than anyone else. Her style
is brilliant and masterful, her techni-
que clear, scintillating and fun of
feeling. The Cecilia Club takes great
pleasure in announcing this to be
their first artist recital and hopes as
many as possible will avail them
selves of the opportunity to hear Mrs.
Mcdowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

The annual meeting of the Maine
Sportsmens Fish and Game associa-
ton will be held in the Hall of Repre-
sentatives, Augusta, on January 70 at
1880 a. NJ. Arrangements have been
made With Field &; Stream Publish
ing company. to exhibit their newest
motion pictures of hunting and fish
ing scenes at 2 p. NJ, also in the Hall
of Representatives A banquet at
the Augusta House at p. NJ. with
speaking by prominent members Will
COmnlete the OCCASION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Augusta Lodge Of Masons
Elects Officers for Year

The annual election Of the officers
Of Augusta Lodge, No. 1A1. F. q A. NJ.
was held at Masonic hall Tuesday
evening. The following officers were
elected for the coming year: w. NJ,
d. Saunders Patterson; s. W., Les
ter NJ. Hart; j. w. Frederick W.
Hillman; treasurer, William F. Leav-
lit; secretary, Bert P. Stuart; S. D.,
Ralph w, Farris; ]. D.. Harold d.
Pride: finance committee, J. Frank
Dyer, Winifred A. Jackson. and AL
bert NJ. Pingree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

N1tor Fogg met Tuesday evening
~ 49," cry hail with tho city council
o. dc'srm NJ what should he done TO
.irrg mo city expenses until the taxes
.rs collected In September. 1t was de-
. Jel that IN anticipation OF these
'aV.s Tho council would authorize a
4u az 100000 TO cover the expense
e the city until September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Hockey Match Postponed

The hockey game which was sched-
uled for Tuesday night at the new
rink at the State Park, was called
off as the condition of the rink was
not satisfactory. Considerable trou-
bic has been found in flooding the
rink as it seems to freeze into what
is known as shell ice. 1t is not
known if the rink will be fit for a
game tonight. The men were busy
with the hose last night but the re-
suits are uncertain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

The Weather Bureau was estab-
lished in 1870, it's chief function at
the beginning to give storm warnings
TO vessels. It was at first under the
direction Of the War Department on
account Of the opportunity of includ-
ing some Of it's features in the signal
service; in 1880 it was transferred to
the Department Of Agriculture. The
bureau has been keeping records Of
the weather each day since its estab-
lishment. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

Tho track crew Of the A. e. K. cleo
'r.r road rero busy Monday and Tues
Ia- moving tho little tool and sand
r7pao. which has been situated on
Arsenal street a short distance from
'he track. 20 point on Cony street
t8s' Little above the Towla phar-
mac. ard on the other side Of the
,'ice' y now sets on the south side
.f the car track
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

Au unusually large number Of peo-
Of, are expected to attend the infor-
r0I' reception 70 the Rev. A. Francis
Wrch and the members of his family
~ ~" winthrop street Cniversalist
church this evening. The affair will
ho hold In the vestry. starting at 7.3o.
and an the friends Of Mr.. Walch in
The city are invited to be present.
Oh the receiving line with Mr.. and
Mrs Walch and family will be the
trustees Of the church and their
rives An orchestra will furnish
music.
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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
OF James Eeob Dolliver Of Bosto,
and Miss Josephine r. Ward o
Augusta

The engagement Of James Ecob
Dolliver Of Boston and Miss JOS
ephine T. Ward of this city has just
been announced. Mr.. Dolliver is the
manager of the Mark Cross store in
Boston and on his visits to Augusta
has made many friends here. Miss
Ward is a graduate of Colby college
and is one of Augustus we'll known
and accomplished ladies'. She has
beer active in educational work
as a substitute teacher in the High
school. and is also an active worker
in the South Parish Congregational
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

G. W. Miller has been appointed
general Eastern agent of the Maine
Central Railroad with headquarters
at Bangor. He will have supervision
over the freight and passenger traffic
at and east of Northern Maine juno
ton. including the Maritime PROV
inces. vice HI. r. Withee, general
agent assigned to duties in the
transportation department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

TODAY Is the day which has been Sc
lsc'ed FOR the meeting of the bakers
~ Maine at the Chamber OF Com
MERGE assembly hall. The meeting will
10 called at 100 =. NJ. and a large at
lndaHce Is expected. Augusta is well
ropresentod in this meeting as e. S.
stack Of the Sunbeam Bakeries is a
member OF the advisory committee
snd A. F. Rand was appointed to the
membership committee.