davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-02
Much Truth In Short Sentence.

A community that spends more
money each year on its fire depart
ment, and on rebuilding structures
destroyed by fire, than is spent on fire.
proof buildings and other ways of fire.
prevention is putting the cart before
the horse.-Exchange.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-02
CHAPTER Xxx
The Guilty Man!

The inquest on the bodies Of Hack
ett and Lee Chambers had established
the fact, ascertained by a search-party
on the day after the fire, that there
were no human remains under the
charred timbers of the camp. Notwith-
standing this, when the attempts made
to trace Mcdonald and his daughter
failed, it was generally believed that
they had been lured there by the out
laws, and had either died in the flames
or had been murdered and their bodies
disposed of.
Jim Belts had nothing more substan-
tial than anyone else on which to base.
his search. He was resolved to free
Wilton. and having failed with Kitty,
he determined to discover the other
woman who, he ielt sure, had been
mixed up in Wilton's llfe-if she
still lived.
! Jim Belts built up the theory that
Wilton had arrived at the camp too
| late to save the girl from Bowyer, and
that half-craZed. she had fled with her
father into the wilderness. He went
to the fishing camp and spent day
| HTONllHR thC luihos oNt ~
learned nothing there. Then he went
to the store. 1t was still empty, for
a new trading post was being estab-
lished northward, and the company had
not replaced the factor, perhaps would
not do so. Belts broke in.
Everything was as it had been on
the night of the fire. But Belts quick
Is discovered that someone had been
there since. For in the dust that COW
cred the floor of Mollys bedroom were
the faint imprint of feet. woman's
foot
That was all the clue Belts got, but
II satisfied him. He cast about him,
northward and eastward. going into
every Indian encampment and talking
with the inhabitants. But it was n
week before he got his second clue.
Molly and her father left Wilton be-
side the road and crept stealthily into
the underground. When they were n
sufficient distance from the camp they
made a wide detour, crossed the road,
and took the trail back toward the
portage, encountering nobody on the
way.
There the factor got $500, and
made up pack of food sufficient
for two weeks journey. They put
ON their snowshoes and started east
ward.
Molly had noticed that the factors
naralysis had completely left him. She
said nothing to him about II, however
fearing to bring 1t to his attention
They Travelled for eight days. On the
eighth Mcdonald showed signs OF
weakness; he had overtaxed his
strength.
They were following an Indian track
that led to little Moravian mission
twelve miles farther on. When they
reached it at nightfall, Mcdonald was
in a raging fev>r and half-delirious.
TheN brother in charge welcomed
them; he put the factor to bed ant
nursed him assiduously through
sharp attack of pleurisy. Mcdonald
in his delrium raved incessantly. AL
n the ghosts of the past tortured him
Night after night he raved, while
. Molly tended him in his anguish Bu
at last the delirium left him, and con
science, screaming into the sick man.
= soul, could no more pass the seal upor
j, his lips.
= He was in a fever to be gone. H,
y wanted his rife; he cleaned and ollie,
1t. He asked for his snowshoes, an,
began examining the strings. AS Moll.
gave them to him she suddenly per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Augusta Bridge Hear
ing Awaits Reports
of the Engineers

Tuesday was the day set for the
continued conference of the Augusta
city officials. officials of the Andros-
"ogsin Il Kennebec Street railway
and the Public Utilities Commission
on the safety OF the highway bridge
across the Kennebec river at Angus
Ia, used by the railway company, the
point in question being the reports
az the engineers as TO recommends
tons 20 the commission rs to what
should be done to strengthen the
bridge. which all agreed should be
done. These reports not being
ready. the commission announced
that the conference would be contin-
ucd from day to day until said re-.
ports are filed.
II IL understood that the commits
sion's chief engineer. William NJ.
Black. and Prof. Lewis c. Moore, the
engineer engaged by the street rail-
way. met in Boston last week, but no
final agreement was reached as to the
recommendations. 1t is also under
stood that the reports should not be
expected much before two weeks
from date.
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that she would be unable to obtain a
passport as the quota for the year
was filled and furthermore, through
some Misunderstanding, the money
had been returned to this country.
In desperation the man requested
that it be returned to him and to his
surprise receivcd-a check for less
than half of the amount which had
been remittcd. A request for an ex-
PLANTATION brought forth the reply
that the foreign currency had SO de-
prcciated in value that the mans re-
mittance had decreased to this
amount upon being changed back to
American money. To all intents and
purposes the matter was closed so
far as they were concerned.
Upon the advice of the executive
committee of the local Red Cross,
the matter was referred to the man
ager of the New England Division
Headquarters of the Red Cross in
Boston. They were able to make a
satisfactory adjustment so that the
man has received the full amount of
remittance and is planning to make
another effort to bring his family to
this country.
Without the assistance of the Red
Cross headquarters, in all probable
ity the incident would have closed
with the payment of the first check.
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Aususto. April 20. IS49

Holmes. Meetings, March %, short
| cuts in sewing; April IA. tea wagons,
flreless cookers and floor pail coast
ers; May Il, dyeing and stain re-
novels; June, Field day: September
16, food values and supper dishes;
'October 13, balanced meal demon
stration and planning meals: No
vember 10, kitchen arrangements.
Womens division, Vest Augusta
Farm Bureau: Chairman. Mrs. Ever
EFT Withee; secretary, Mrs. Ola
Ayers; clothing project leader, Mrs.
w. r. Ayers: foods. Mrs. Elizabeth
i>Tobin: health, Mrs. Gertrude Tillson.
Meetings: March II. millinery; May
IS, shortcuts in sewing; July -,
stain removals; September 81. supper
dishes and meal planning; November
8. invalid cookery nd home nursing.
Women's division, South China
Farm Bureau: Chairman, Mrs. Emma
Whitehouse; secretary, Mrs. Ida ID.
Jones: clothing. Mrs. r. NJ. Jones:
health. Miss Gladys Jones; foods,
Mrs. Emma Denico: household man
agcment, Mrs. Hattie Hallowell.
Meetings: February IL. dress forms:
March 9, shortcuts in sewing; April
II. household suggestions: May Q.
petticoats: June 16, health; July 4,
Field day: August Is, Schools;
September Is, pressure cooker demon
stration; October IA. balanced meals
and. meal planning: November II,
exchange of recipes; December 5,
candy and Christmas suggestions.
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Foreigner Finds
Much Heb in r. c..

The following instance is an eX-
ample of the various problems which
are presented to the Augusta chapter
Cf the Red Cross.
In the summer of 1920, man of
foreign birth and not naturalized
citizen. living in Augusta. undertook
to bring his wife and child to this
country. He had been in the army of
the Allies during the war so went to
the Red Cross Office for information
regarding the best methods of send
ing the passage money to her.
1t was finally sent through an
agency which had undertaken the
task of delivering money to people in
the war stricken countries and as
sisting them to emigrate to this
country. Numerous delays occurred.
There was fighting still going on III
that country and conditions were un-
settled. The woman moved and for
several months the husband neglect
ed to notify the agency Of the change
hof address. Finally when settlement
was about to be made it was found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

Mrs. Annie Morrill, Hamlin of Port
land, who spoke in Belfast, Monday
night. on 1.-The Great Conference in
Washington" was one of the most
interesting. entertaining and wholly
pleasing speakers heard in this city
in a long time. The position of the
nations at the conference table, their
demands and concessions with the
why's and wherefores We're all clear
ly set forth and those who listened
marveled that woman could grasp
and handle so adroitly what are es-
sentially mans problems. Mrs.
Hamlin undoubtedly inherits her
clearness of vision and her ability as
an orator from her illustrious father,
the late Lot NJ. Morrill, of Augusta
in his day one of the legal and polit-
ical lights of Maine. governor, legis-
lator, customs official and member
of the United States Senate. This
was Mrs. .Hamlins first visit as a
speaker to Belfast. Her lecture was
given under the auspices Of the
Womans Alliance of the First Par
ish and in the church. She was en-
tertained while in the city by Mr.. and
Mrs. James c. Durham. She was in
troduced by Mayor c. w. Wescott.
Thomas Leigh of Augusta spoke in
the municipal court room Monday
night, on the issues of the Viles- Nell
son Congressional Campaign and was
heard with interest by a number of
Republican voters.
DR.. Ansel NJ. Lothrop and Maine
Hills entertained at stag dinner
Monday night at the home of the for
mer on Franklin and Cedar streets.
A delicious chicken pie dinner was
served by Mrs. Lothrop and Mrs.
Hills, following which cards were
played.
The North Church Guild held its
regular meeting at the home of Mrs.
Nathan Houston Small, Miller and
Cedar streets, Monday night, with a
good attendance. 1t was voted TO
subscribe SO to the Round Table for
work done in renovating the church
parlors. and to send a post .card
shower to a member who is i'll: voted
also to adopt the Sunshine bags.
which will be given out to each mem.
Der in which she will put a penny
every day the sun shines. The mex.
meeting will be box supper at the
home Of Mrs. Norris L. SIugg in two
weeks.
Winnie Croker. who was brought
to Belfast from Stratton, Franklin
county, on the charge of breakinr
ana entering. was given a hearing
before Municipal Judge Clyde f.
chapman. and pied guilty to a break
IN the home Of John knowiton at
BROOKS about nine months ago. He
was bound over to the grand Jury
which will convene in Belfast in
april, and held in the sum of $780,
Failing to get bonds he was commit
ted to Jail. There are at present i've
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Dexter Sweet Corn
Growers May Build
Their Own Cannery

Dexter, Me, Jan. 31-The Dexter
branch of the Maine Sweet Corn
Growers Association held special
meeting on Monday, called to con-
slider the question of buying or
building corn canning shop. If it
Is found impossible to get an agree
ment with the packers, it is then the
intention of the growers to be in
cOrporated and can their own pro-
ducts. A special committee of three,
consisting of w. III. Nichols. Il. W.
Smith and Hanford Grouse, was ap-
pointed to interview the owners Of
one of the shops and report to a
meeting to be called at later date,
when it is expected that some definite
action will be taken.
The marketing problem, which has
been one of the stumbling blocks in
the way of cooperative canneries in
the past, seems to be a thing of the
past, as several brokers have init
mated their desire to handle the pro-
ducts of as many cooperative can
neries as the association sees fit to
operate.
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FARM BUREAU NOTES

During the week just past the
women's divisions of five Farm Bu-
reaus in Kennebec county. held their
annual meetings and elected officers
| as we'll as planned work for the COM
ing months. Miss Helen L. Clark,
Home Demonstration agent of the
kennebec Farm Bureau was present
at these meetings. In some of the
circles they are planning to take up
| new subjects, including the making
OF floor pail coasters. devices for the
saving of steps and effort when
scrubbing floors.
The East Winthrop women have
elected the following officers: Chair
man. Mrs. Sadie Hewitt: secretary,
Mrs. Fannie NJ Hewitt: clothing
project leader. Mrs. Lillian Hewitt;
foods. Mrs. Fannie Hewitt, house
hold management, Mrs Margaret
wilkins. The ladies are planning to
hold a meeting each month, but the
time was not sufficient at the recent
annual meeting to plan out the en-
tire years program. The meetings
which are planned arc: Feb. Z. What
to do in emergency; March 81, can
dies; April 4. left overs and food
values: June 6, meal planning and
balanced meals. table setting; Sept 5,
shortcuts in sewing: Oct. 5, petit
coats. The committee appointed for
the field day includes Mrs. Lillian
Foster and William Hewitt.
Women's division. West Gardiner
Farm Bureau: Chairman, Mrs. A. n.
Gaslin: secretary, Mrs. I.ottie Horne:
clothing project leader. Mrs. Alice
Cannon: foods, Mrs G. r. NJ. Went
worth: household management, Mrs.
Elizabeth Scott. Meetings: Feb. 16.
tea wagons; March 30, stain removals
and short cuts in sewing: April 90,
millinery; May Is. fireless cookers
and floor pail coasters: June Is, food
values and supper dishes: July 20,
household suggestions: August II,
dress finishes: September 81, medi-
cine chest; October 10, meal planning
and balanced meal demonstration:
November 1G, Christmas suggestions;
December 81. Beetles.
Women's division, Winthrop Farm
! Bureau: Chairman. HRS. Nellie
| Briggs: secretary. Mrs. Belle Holmes:
clothing, project leader. Mrs. Mary
Alden: foods. Mrs. J. a. Longfellow:
household management, Mrs. Belle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

company purchases It's milk throw
the New England MIX PRODUCE
Association OF Boston. f1md
organization. 1t is interesting 10 NJ
that the Turner Centre System D
paid its farmers "A higher price
their milk for the year 1921 o.
any OF the Ave larger dcalrs
Boston. II is their policy. 30
management states. 10 pay O
farmer the highest possible price
milk and pass this milk on 20
consumer plus as low handlnr q
as possible. thereby giving sutiffa
ton to both consumer and farm, 4
At present the Turner Center s.
TEN handles the product Of o'
5000 Maine producers of milk. u ,
crates large sales branches In y.
ton. Lowell. Worcester. IawI,r
West Lynn. Portland. Auburn d
Rumford, besides 20 good 81
creameries and large cond,n'
milk plant in Maine. The headqui
ters Of the Turner Centre System
in Auburn. Me.
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GOVERNOR BAXTER
ANNOUNCES WILL
RUN FOR GOVERNOR

Governor Percival p. Baxter on
Tuesday made formal announcement
that he will be candidate for the
nomination for Governor in the COM
ing State primaries, the statement
being issued from Augusta, as fol-
lows:
Augusta, Maine.
January 3lst, 1922.
To the People of the State of Maine:
One year ago today upon Governor
ParkhurstS untimely death I'became
Governor of Maine. Governor Park
hurst occupied his office in the Cap
itol for one and one half days, and
passed away twenty-five days after
his Inauguration. Without warning
the responsibilities of the highest Of
fee in the State We're placed upon me.
My entire time and such ability as |
possess have been devoted to the
States affairs, and it is but natural
that l seek an endorsement of my
administration at the hands of the
people whose interests | have served.
In accordance with the provisions of
the Constitution of Maine the bur
dens of government that Governor
Parkhurst was to have borne de-
volved upon me. and | now ask the
people of this State if they are sat
isfied with the management of at
fairs in the Governors office during
the past wear to give me the approx
al that is customarly accorded to a
public servant for burdens hOnOrably
carried and duties faithfully dis
charged.
No citizen may demand election to
4 public office as 4 matter of personal
right, but | seek the honor of serving
my fellow citizens for two years more,
and 50 make this formal announce
ment of my candidacy. Economy has
been practiccd by the present State
administration without impairment of
The States many activities; Il conSid-
cradle reduction in State taxes has
been effected and the government of
Maine has been conducted on sound
business principles; respect for law
and the need of SeiC-control have
been impressed upon our citizens:
the conduct of State affairs has not
been influenced by sccticnalism or
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A Neiqhborhood Party

DIR and Mrs. Roland l.. Mckay en-
tertained delightfully."- Monday eve
ming ut their home on Eastern ave-
nue. when their neighbors gathered
Tor an evening Of auction. Following
the play of the evening, delicious re-
freshments were served. The follow
ing were present besides the host and
hostess: Mr.. and Mrs. Scion w. Pur-
inton, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman +. Burr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy III. F1ynt, Mr.. and
Mrs. !. Frank Bilodeau. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis Donovan. Mr.. and Mrs. Clin-
ton II. Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ.
Hart. Mr.. and Mrs. William Il. Getch-
all. Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Tray
nor and Mrs. George w. Motherwell
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CRANBERRY Corners"
at Penney Memorial
Church, Feb. 9-10

The next big event in local anna
tuer lines will be Cranberry Corners"
| which will be presented. Thursday
and Friday evenings of next week at
| the Penney Memorial United Baptist
church for the benefit of the Young
| Peoples Entertainment Fund. The
| coach of the four-act comedy drama
is Ralph Brown, who lras had con-
! siderable experience both in that line
and in management.
| Included in the cast of characters
are: Gladys Madore, Gertrude Walch,
Leila Brown, Josephine galloway,
i Ruth Henderson, IneZ Stevens. Sam
Mccall, Bryce Little, Ralph Brown,
Don Metcalf, Phillip Sylvester and
Harold Clark. All of these players
have appeared before Augusta audi
ences, with the exception of Mr..
Clark, who is a newcomer. but who
nevertheless is fitting into his part
admirably.
The play is a home-like comedy
drama with plenty of action, but not
too much sadness nor yet too much
fOolishneSS. Mr.. Brown is buSily en-
gagged in getting ready for the show.
Besides coaching the cast he is
painting special scenery which is be-
ing fitted for the recently enlarged
stage in the church basement.
The committee in charge of the
event sends out the following an
nouncement:
Zone Of the greatest needs of our
church building is a place suitably
equipped for the social and other ac-
tivities of our young people. One Of
the societies of the church has az
ready taken steps to help the situa-
ton by furnishing a splendid plat
form in the dining room at an ex-
pense of over $3.50. For the neces-
sary equipment to make our work
more attractive and suitable for all
kinds of entertainments a consider
able additional sum is needed.
1.-THE comedy drama CRANBERRY
Corners under the direction OF
Ralph Brown, is to be given with
the view of securing the additional
funds required to complete the
equipment necessary for young
peoples work. The different socie-
ties of the church, represented by the
undersigned, are endeavoring to
make the affair great financial as
we'll as social success and they
ask your support and encourage
menf"
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CHELSEA

NEST-The winter term a. M
school closed Friday. Jan. %. The o
lowing pupils were not absent duri'
the term: Marian Smith. w
Smith. Bertram Smith. clyde FOB
son and Mae Winter. Grace Robins
missed only one-half day and ia
Barrett one day.
Mrs. Percy Hsllett has been call
to Oakland by the Heath OF her fail.'
Mrs. Fred Higgins IL visiting y
mother. Mrs. Hatfie unfchlns
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CHINA

LAKESIDE-Thc Lakeside chi
mas Club has been, organized "a.
Miss Greta Bassett as presid"
Miss Greta Clark. treasurer: :
Mrs. Orrie Worth as keeper OF 81
The club met last Tuesday ~
home of Mrs. Harry Doe. with ~
members and six Nisito- = prese
Light refreshments were ser,.
Next meeting will be with On
Bassett i'm February.
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Judge and Mrs. Benjamin F.
Cieavcs Of Augusta have leased the
~ T. Fox house on Forest avenue.
Judge Clcaves is executive secretary
Of the Associated Industries. who
have recently moved their offices to
this city. Judge and Mrs. Cleaves
were former residents of Biddeford
and are glad to return to this vicinity
where they are being cordially greet
cd by their many friends,-Portland
Press Herald
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TURNER CENTER SYSTEM
! MAKES ANOTHER CUT
| IN PRICE OF MILK

The Turner Centre System an
nounced today a drop of one half
cent per quart in the price Of market
milk and a comparative drop in
cream and skim milk prices. This
brings the price of milk down to IL
cents per quart by the purchase of
10 coupons in advance.
A drop of four and one-half cents
per quart for milk has been made in
the past year to the consumer. This
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Miss Bertha Hudson and Russell
and Myron Hudson Of Winthrop
were in the city. Monday. to attend
tho American Legion minstrel. Rus
sci Hudson is commander OF the
Winthrop Legion and that post is
planning to put on a show the lat
Ter part OF February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

Calanthe Lodge. No. So, knights of
Pythias and Queens Temple, No. 70,
Pythian Sisters. will hold joint in
staliation this evening. Supper will
Iva served at $50. A dance will fol-
low the installation ceremonies.
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g. Public Notice.


Bridge
this
poyed to take toll Ladies
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things
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J. W.
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Mrs. Minnie Lawry. worker for
the Maine Children's Home society,
left Tuesday for Waterville. where
she will pass some time in interests
OF the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

Mrs. Carrie Quinnam OF South
China passed Tuesday in the city
with friends and relatives.
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends
who remembered us on our 42d ami
versary.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Fisher.
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The Ball Bird club will meet with
Mrs. John V. Lane, Al Western av-
enue. Wednesday afternoon, 2.30
O'Clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

Miss Minnie Morse of Hallowell,
employed at the Maine Children's
Home society. was unable to attend
10 her work, Tuesday. because of Ill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

Miss Gertrude Hamilton of Read
field was here, Tuesday. calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

for several weeks, is much improved
and Is able to be out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

William s. Bradley of the Revere
House. East Vassalboro, was q bust
ness visitor in town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

Mrs. George Litchfeld went to
Fairfield. Tuesday, where she passed
the day with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

Mrs Ethel Hubert has completed
her duties as clerk at the Grant
candy store and Is now employed at
Nickery e. HIS publishing house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

The Cecilia club will give a con-
cert, this Wednesday forenoon, 10
o'clock at Library hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

Clinton Goodhue Of Waterville
was a business caller, Tuesday, in
the CITY,