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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Mayoralty Candidates
For Monday, March 6

Bddeford-Rep., Ulysses e. Fos-
dick. DEM, Edward II. Drapeau.
ElIsworth-Rep., Dem. and Non.
Partisan, George S. Foster.
Lewiston-Rep., Arsene Caller.
DEM, Louis J. Brann.
Saeo-Rep., Mrs. Laura Black
Stickney. DEM, Walter J. GiIpatric.
BeIfast-Non-Par Clement w.
Wescott.
Eastport-Rep, Fred B. Spear.
WaterviIIe-Rep, Chester w. Get.
chell. Dem., Leon S. Tibtetts.
Old Town-Rep, Edgar B. Weeks.
DEM, Howard c. Smith.
6ath-Rep. and Dem., Mrs. Lois
Mekeiver. Citizens, Joseph Torrsy.
RockIand-Rep., Albert p. BIaisdeIl.
Oem, Reuben 8. Thorndike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

After passing a year in California
G. Ralph Hartman of Norway is of
the opinion that there is a Japanese
problem in California which is, he
says, very real to the American peo-
pie of that Pacific Coast state. In
the time he lived there, Mr.. Harri-
man explains that tine japanese and
also the Armenians are crowding into
the fruitful California valleys and
out the Americans by work
ing at such low wage and living I'M
Ger such conditions that American
competitors are compelled to sell to
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Prof. Frederick Starr, head of the
department of anthropology in the
University of Chicago. has just re-
ceived his sixth foreign decoration.
The Order of the Sacred Treasure
was conferred on him blythe Mikado
through the japanese consul for his
distinguished Services in interpreting
the people of Japan to America"
Prof. Starr already has received dec
orations from the Governments of
Italy. France and Holland and two
from Belgium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

A furniture dealer in South Brook
lyn. whose establishment is in a sec
ton made up largely of foreigners,
naturally attracted attention when
he displayed the following sign:
FREE-Five hundred Polish marks
or ten lire given with each SIS pur-
chase.a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Ukuleles are quite the fad among
the fair sex of Ridgway. Penn, again.
Some of the girls are in the habit of
carrying their instruments to the
movies and playing soft. croony tones
that come to them from inspirational
scenes shown on the screen. Patrons
of the theatre do not seem to object
to the melodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

A curious thing about wireless te-
legraphy is the way it is affected by
sunrise and sunset. TRANSATLANTIC
signals during the day are invariably
clear, but those received at sunrise
and sunset are said to be barely dis
tinguishabls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

George w. Weaver, Center COUNT
6ellefonte, Penn. enjoys the dlstin''
ton OF having great grandchlld VIZ.
Is older than his youngest dsusn''''
and Weaver himself is only IS year
OF age. He has been married t"'''
and is the father of is children, Is "
whom are living. His Oldest graiu,
daughter married Edward Askey "
Liberty township. Their Oldest so'
In IL years old and older than ~.
Weaver's youngest daughter by y.
second marriage. who is great aunt !"
the lad who was born before her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Good System

Blackstone-I believe I'll invest my
money in Government bonds.
Webster-Why; because your broker
talked you into it?
Blackstone-No, because he tried his
best to talk me out of it:-New York
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
f. J. Roberts. d. d. j.
DENTISTRY
TELEPHONE CALL 697.w

passing a few days witt her grah"'
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. A. Bigelo"'
stephen Getchell was a recent ous'
ness caller in Bingham.
Mrs. Henry Berry is i'll with 'on'
silitis.
A social and card party was nel.
at the Grange hall Thursday. i"
large crowd was in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peiley Clark are par
ents of a son, born March 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Two years, Saturday. since Presi-
dent Harding took the oath, two
years of the hardest, most disagree
able kind Of work. putting the ma
tional household in order. Really.
come to think OF 1t. there's been a
surprising Improvement in that
household!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
In NO Hurry

Brother Williams if the summons
were to come for you to so to heaven
tonight, would you be ready and will
ing?'
''Looly heah, Mr.. Tom" was the re-
ply, "ain't you ware err de fact dat l
done paid months house rent in
advance ?"-Atlantic Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
They Do

B?ake-Its beautiful sight TO
watch young girl growing into wom-
anhood.
Lake-That's right. So many OF
them nowadays seem to want to grow
into manhood-Wayside Tales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
KENNEBEC TRIBE NO. Is, IMP. o.

declared, insisting that if the people
by direct vote select their repre-
sontativcs in the Senate there is no
reason why they should not provide
who should exercise the right of suf-
frage in such selection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Deep STUFF

Offended Lady-That shepkeeper in
suited me. He said he kept every.
thing in his shop l could think of.
Policeman-Well. where is the insult,
ma'am?
Offended Lady-When I looked in
his shop it was empty.-New York
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
SMITHFIELD

Fred Witham OF Vassalboro Is the
guest OF relatives in town.
A number from this town attended
the High school fair and play on Fri
da...
Beatrice Boone OF Norridgewock Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

While the reformers are revising
the history textbooks used in schools
they might follow their hand and try
70 make mathematics and grammar
easier for the students.-Biddeford
journal.
, And then try baking without heat:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Strictly Up to Date

''Well, grille. what's the matter?"
doctor. ! have a broken heart"
I'm. l think I'd better leave this
case to my handsome young assist
ant."-Louisville Courier-J ournal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Progress. in the Wild and woolly

Tenderfoot-You say times have
changed.
Montana Desperado-Yep. A few
years ago when l reached toward my
hip every one in sight scattered and
hunted something to crawl under. But
times have changed. Now they all
crowd around and begin smacking
their lips.-Wayside Tales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Jimmie" Cox is arranging for a
''whirlwind campaign" to elect a
Democratic Congress. He's a star at
whirlwind campaigns. if We remem-
Der correctly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Once a lone hand could seize a
schooner of beer but now a squad of
enforcement officials is needed to
seize a scoW of Whiskey,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Government enforcement of the
Nolstead law Is getting startlingly
near the yeast supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

"Wasp Colonies Run by Widows
and Spinsters. Headline.
Any sting intended?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

milton Of the excellent talk which she
gave the members Of the three as
sociations in Bath earlier in the
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Bandits" in the headlines above
New York date lines, every day in
the year!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Rice Brothers Corporation of East
Boothbay have contracted to build a
steel freight and passenger steamer,
for use on the Great Lakes. They
have already started work, and will
employ large crew of workmen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
DO YOU Know ANYru,Ne2

At last education has come into
the reach Of all, In only Is sec
onds week the most ignorant
can become learned. Subscribe to
McEvoy's give Inch Shelf"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

A unique distinction has come to
Deering High school in the recent re-
port of the College Entrance Examina-
ton Board. D. H.. S. is listed S the
only school in the State of Maine to
receive highest rating and thus OBJ
tain recognition for scholarship. The
two boys who brought this honor To
their Alma Mater are Hammond
Blatchford. 20, who received 81 in Il
Trigonometry examination and Louis
Collins. one of % students to receive
100 in Algebra examination. Deerny
High is pardohably proud of these
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Members of the Bath South End
Parent Teacher Association sent this
week to Mrs. Frederick Abbott OF
Saco handsome savei Mrs. Abbott
is president OF the State Association
and the gavel was sent her in recos"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

About time to begin discussing the
probable date of the ice leaving the
Kennebec. The Merrymeeting Bay ice
began on March IL last year to go
past Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Mrs. ". +. Walker of Albion has a
flock of 80 pullets Matched in April,
that began to lay in September.
Through the month of January they
layed over 40 eggs day; through
February over so eggs day; and the
first two days of March 1876. The
highest was 70 eggs in one day. Who
can beat it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Cold and Grip Germs
find thoir ooeliocf xyiotiroc


a dHUtUc9 oUube 1oF 0EUW1'VpS
I know little man
Who plays a little flute
/ wonder why his neighbors
Are learning how to shoot.
-Wayside Tales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Biddeford Pools important indus
try, lobster fishing, has been practi-
cally at a standstill for some time.
ewing to the boats being ice bound
and the cold weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Rockland has new f1re alarm
system, a modern storage battery
plant replacing the system installed
many years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
UGUSTA LODGE NO 141, r. & A.
ROSE OE SHARON CHAPTER NO.
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. I. O. O. r.
Regular meeting FRIDAY evening at
7.30. Friday. March 10. second degree.
GEORGE X. McCURDY, n. u.
ELLIS L. WALKER, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

March
March winds! Mad winds!
Rush through the winter air,
Off through the forest Whirl,
Back to the city tear.
Wrench off the dry branch,
Whisk all the dust away,
Brush up ACROSS the blue,
Sweep down across the bay.
Hurry! Furry! Clean the world.
Clean the heavens too,
We're to have visitor
Spring is nearly due.
MABEL S. CALL. Washington, D.
c., February IS. 1922, in Public
Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Capt. and Mrs. Stephen w. Smith,
e. years married on Friday, quietly
observed the anniversary in their
home in Westbrook. He went to sea
before he was 90, and was master at
"a. The Smiths occupy a farm on
Westbroell street and both are in ex-
cellent health. Two sons. Stephen j.,
of Hazelton, Penn, and Charles B.,
of Medford, Mass, comprise the fam
lily, with 10 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

LtNlSGUH mas TECtIVeu HeWS ITUIII
Congressman Wallace H. White that
the Civil Service Commissioner has
certified Ralph T. Rowe, Ernest
Small and William c. Bryant as elig-
ible for appointment as postmaster
of that city. One of these candidates
will be nominated by Congressman
White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Meetings at $50 p. NJ. every second
and fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, March
IA, Royal Purple degree. Refresh
ments. =
JOHN c. HOWES, C. =.
q. 5. PEASLEE. Scribe.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
HOBART AMOS ACQUITTED
IN CIRCUIT COURT

The case of Hobart Amos, charged
with robbery, was held at Cassville
Thursday. The jury rendered YER
diet of acquittal. Emory C. Medlin
and Jake Davis were attorneys for
the defendant and Emory Smith
prosecuted.
Amos was charged with. being one
of two men who robbed three straw
berry pickers. The three men testi-
fled that while they were asleep in an
old building that Amos and another
man made them get up, lined them up
against the wall and searched them,
securing $31.00 in cash. They said
that the two robbers carried flash
lights and that it was only by the
flashes Of the light as they searched
them that they could see their faces.
The defense endeavored to establish
an alibi for Amos, several witnesses
testifying that they saw him at But
terfield at the time the robbery was
said to have been committed.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
IDEN TOURS STATES IN
SEARCH OF STORY DATA

Rogers, Ark, Aug. 23.-J. B. Iden
poet and writer, returned yesterday
from tour of Kentucky, Ohio, and
Indiana where he has been conducting
Investigations and obtaining data for
a series of articles of Agricultural
Lime which he is writing for the
Country Gentleman. The results of
Mr.. Iden's Investigations showing the
benefits derived from the use Of lime
on the soils of the states he has, 50
far visited read like a fairy tale and
his articles will undoubtedly go long
way toward improving the agriculture
of the entire country.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
GOVERNMENT MAY
DIRECT OPERATIONS
Railroads Will Be Given Reasonable
Time" to Show Ability TO Give
Service.

Washington, Aug. 25. Federai
operation Of anthracite coal mines and
some of the railroads was considered
at a white house conference tonight
between President Harding and
Chairman Cumnins of the senate
interstate commerce committee and
and Attorney General Daugherty.
Senator Cummins said after the con-
ference that the anthracite operators
and miners would be given one more
opportunity to settle their differences
"If there isn't a settlement in q
few days." he said, Il will introduce q
bill authorizing the government 10
operate the mines"
Likewise, he said the railroads
would be given a reasonable time in
which to demonstrate their ability ro
furnish adequate service, and that
those unable to do SO would be taken
over.
1t was indicated that consideration
of these steps would not operate to
interfere with proposed legislation
now pending and designed to curb
profiteering in coal.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
FLAT WOODS

Mr.. and Mrs. Brit Marbut visitei
Fred Edwards and family Friday.
L. A. Bandy, Carl Ragsdale ant
Harlan Henderson left Sunday morn
ing for Tulsa where they will work
Homer Terry and family visited
Fred Edens Sunday evening.
Jesse McCraw and family Of Purdy
spent Sunday with Wiley Pender
graph.
Jessie, Marzelle and Thelbert Hen
derson visited the home of Elzy Hen
derson Sunday.
Mrs. Carl Ragsdale, Mrs. L. A
Bandy and children visited Frances
Bandy Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Campbell attend
ed the sale at Andrew Goetz' Wed
nesday and report large crowd.
Alvin Blalock and wife of Cassvillt
visited Fred Edwards and family
Wednesday evening.
Ellie Henderson wife and children
Lois and Gwen were the dinner guests
of Ewin Davis Thursday.
Wiley Pendergraph has been build
ing new porch this week and has il
about completed.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
THos. w. CARNEY DIES
AT MARIONVILLE

Thos. w. Carney, about so years old
died suddenly of heart disease at his
home Wednesday, August 23. He
had been coming to Monett every
week during the past several months
taking treatment from DR.. VIM West,
for cancer on his lip He is survived
by his wife and one son, Troy Carney
81 years old. His son returned home
two weeks ago from an extended
visit in California.
Mr.. Carney had been enjoying the
best of health and his death comes as
great shock to his family and
friends.
The deceased is a cousin to DR.. Vim.
West, Mrs. Loren Withers, Charles
and Jess Galloway and Mrs. H. A.
Gardner, of Monett. His sister, Mrs.
c. o. Williams, Of Kansas City, ar
rived in Monet Friday morning and
with her cousin, Mrs. Withers motor
ed to Marionville to attend the funeral
attend the funeral.
Funeral services We're held at .
o'clock Thursday afternoon.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEMBERS
ATTEND JOLLIFICATION

Members of the Monet Commercial
club went to Bethel Thursday night
to attend the jollification meeting Of
Kings Prairie Road Community Club
to celebrate the completion of the
graveling of a mile of road. The
Commercial club furnished ten gal
Ions of ice cream and the women
furnished good home made cakes.
J: J. Reynaud presided over the
meeting and number of speeches
were made, among the speakers be-
ing F. A. Wightman, S. A. Chapel,
Ed Salzer and John P. Davis. The
occasion was a most happy one
The road graveled extended from
the northeast corner of Fred Thomas
farm one mile due east.
The members of Monett Com
mercial Club attending the meeting
We're L. d. Mckee, f. F. SAKE, Arthur
Erwin, j. P. Davis, S. A. Chapel, Ed
Salzer, r. M, Galloway, J. V. Nelson
and A. H., Cox.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
CARD OF THANKS

We sincerely thank our neighbors
and friends, who We're so loyal to rs
in the sad hour of bereavement in the
death of our dear mother and grand
mother. We also wish to thank our
physician, Dr.. Dusenbury for his kind
ness to her from time to time to the
hour Of her death. We feel grateful to
Callaway & Son who spared no pains
to do everything that can be done for
the dead. To the ministers. Rev. Strib-
ling and DIR. Shaddrick for their kind
words of consolation. the choir, flower
girls and the pail bearers, who carried
her to her last resting place, and all
our friends who stood by us in one Of
the greatest tribulations we ever en-
dured, shall never be forgotten by us
for kindness and sympathy shown in
our sad hour of bereavement.
Sincerely,
D. S. Mayhew and Family,
j. A. Mayhew and Family,
J. w. Mayhew and Family,
S. z. Mayhew
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Women's Missionary Society Of
the Baptist church met Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. w. E. Spill
man. There was good attendance.
The meeting opened by singing
t'How Firm Foundation scripture
reading of the 34th Psalm and prayer
by Mrs. Logan.
The lesson subject, Industrial
Foreign Missions" was led by Mrs.
Luther Davidson. Mrs. Percy john
son gave a very interesting talk and
the topic was discussed by Mrs. F. A.
Logan, Mrs. Harley Wagner, Mrs.
Fulton Smith and Mrs w. E. Roller.
Following the business session, a
social hour was enjoyed and refresh
ments were served.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
ONE CASE IN JUSTICE COURT
SETTLED AND TWO CONTINUE

The case of Bill Brooks arrested
Monday night charged with wife beat
ing and taken to Cassville to await
trial, was scheduled for Friday
August 25th, but was continued 5o
Monday, August 28, on account of the
absence of Prosecuting Attorney
Emory Smith.
The case of j. V. Bandy, charged
with passing a worthless check to
Miller & Morton Co., Of Corsicana
was settled out of court and the case
was dismissed.
The case of H. G. Oberman, of Frei-
staff, who is charged with giving 4
worthless check for the amount OF
500 at the Spain Garage, came up
for trial August 25th, and was con
tinued to September 4th. .
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that Letters
of Administration on the Estate Of
S. C. Long deceased, were granted to
the undersigned, on the 3rd, day of
August, 1922, by the Probate Court of
Barry County, Missouri.
All persons having claims against
said Estate, are requested to exhibit
them for allowance to the Adninistra-
tor within six months after date Of
said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such Estate; and
if such claims be not exhibited within
one year from the date of granting
of said letters, they will be forever
barred.
This 3rd day of August, 1922.
JOHN R. WALLEN,
Judge of Probate.
VERNA c. LONG, Administrative
First insertion August Il, 1922.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
STRIKE A TEST OF ENDURANCE
Executives and Shopmen Give Up All
Hopes of Peace. Labor Leaders
Ask Men to Renew Struggle
With Vigor.

New York, Aug. 25-The rail strike
today developed into fight to the
finish when peace negotiations We're
blown sky high.
Negotiations were sharply broken
off, and executives, strike leaders
and brotherhood chiefs began leaving
town, prepared for test of endurance
1--WE shall be content to let the con-
dition of equipment prove that the
railroads cannot operate with un-
skilled strike breakers 3. M. Jewell,
spokesmen for the strikers, declared.
1--WE can and we will fight for our
terms, and for nationwide settle
ment."
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
COLEMAN LUMBER
YARDS SOLD

The chain of lumber yards that was
established by the late M. L. Coleman
have been sold and the transfer OF
the property through invoicing will
start tomorrow and be completed as
rapidly as possible. This includes
the Mt. Vernon, Ozark and Mansfield
yards. There was during Mr.. Cole
mans lifetime several more yards
but it was his policy to sell the yards
at an opportune time.
The purchasers are the Burgman-
Bowman Lumber Co., Of Kansas City
Aurora Advertiser.
The Monett times., 1922-09-01
BUILDING HOMES IN
NEW ADDITION

Several homes are in process OF
erection in the new addition to Marsh
all Hill, which was plated into town
lots this year. The tract is a part OF
the wooded land Of the Marshall
property which was talked Of at one
time for city park. The ground is
high and beautifully located in the
midst of large trees. The lots in the
addition are on a street which IS q
continuance of Pearl street to the east
The first home completed was that
Of Dave Williams. 1t is a pretty six
room bungalow, with roomy porches
and substantial out buildings ha g
been constructed.
Clarence Richardson has the frame
up for a nice bungalow across the
street from Mr.. Williams place. On
lots west of Mr.. Williams, Mr.. Hard
ing is building large bungalow.
Work is we'll along on this residence
and the sheeting has been put on it.
J. M. Alyea has the foundation laid
for residence on one of the lots, at
the east end of the addition and across
the street south, Jay Scott expects to
build within a short time.
When the improvements are COM
pleted in this addition, it will be one
of the prettiest sections Of the town.
Another enterprise in South Monet
is a feed mill recently installed by
Henry Hile. The mill. is located at the
rear of the StribIing Grocery store.