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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
SOLON

SOUTIT-Miss Agnes Merchant,
teacher of the Longfcllow school. has
returned after passing her vacation
in Portland and elsewhere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Jackson are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of little daughter.
Friends and acquaintance of Fred
Dyer were grieved to learn of his
death from pneumonia on Thursday
\ Sabbath school was organized
March &c for which the following Of
ficers were elected: Superintendent,
Bernard Gardner; assistant superin-
tcndent, Grace Jones; treasurer, Amo
Rowcll; secretary, Mildred Jones.
The meetings will be held at the
Washington schoolhouse at 10 o'clock
each Sunday. All are cordially invit-
cd to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Ladies' SOrOsis Club
Enjoy Social Session

The annual social meeting of
Skowhegan Sorosis was held Monday
evening with q good attendance. The
meeting was held in the parlors of
the public library which were decor
ated with many streamers of green
crepe paper from the electric lights
and arch way between the two par
lors, producing a very attractive eff
feet.
The president Mrs. Jessie Plum
mer, called the meeting to order and
the secretary, Mrs. Berdcna +. Con-
ant, gave an interesting account of
the last meeting. After the secre-
tary's report the president turned
the meeting over to the following
ladies who composed the committee
in charge of the affair: Chairman
Mrs. Maud w. Smith, Mrs. Berth a
Holt, Mrs. Eva W. Mcguire, Mrs. Ina
G. Hill, and Mrs. Fife G. Furber
The committee had covered the tab
les with white cloths, with a sham
rock in each corner for card playing
some enjoying whist and others
auction. All enjoyed most happy
evening. No prizes We're given. AZ
ter the games Mrs. Marion Th0mp-
son Oddly sang an Irish song, accom-
panied by Mrs. Dora Trafton Nyc.
The committee served delicious re-
frcshmcnts of potato salad, olives,
cheese sandwiches, little cakes with
white frosting and green whipped
cream, coffee and minis. The COM
mittce were most hospitabie.
The next meeting will take place
on Monday evening, April 10. The
program for that cate which will be
educational is being arranged by n
committee of which the chairman is
Mrs. Angie b. Steward. The prcsi-
dent has appointed the nominating
committee to receive ballots for tho
officers and directors for the year. of
1922 and IS, which is composed of
Mrs. Helen l.. Merrill, Mrs. Adelaide
Z. Ordway and Mrs. Beatrice II.
Symons. The ladies will be glad to
have the members hand them their
ballots at an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Beechan'S
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Fails in Homicide
Woman Turns Suicide

Fall River, Mass, Mar. 2S-Mrs
Sarah Smell of 800 Ames street. end.
ed her life by shooting at the corner
of South Main and Spring streets til,
morning following an unsuccessful
attempt on the life of Harry Bloom
q salesman for local business
house. Mrs. Smell fired one shot at
Bloom, the bullet passing through
his hat. She then turned the weap.
on on herself and fell dead from the
effects of Il single shot. No motive
is known for the attempt on Blooms
life and her own act of self-de.
struction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
WILTON

Principal w. G. Colby gave talk
in the congregational church Sunday
fevening on THE Ethics of Amuse-
ments."
The Wilson Lake Rcbckah Lodge
will give an entertainment i'm the
Town hall, Tuesday evening, March
2S for the benefit Of the l. 0. o. T..
Orphans Home.
The w. \. students are enjoying a
re&ess of 10 days.
Carl Miller and Gerald Fletcher of
Bates college arc at home for week S
vacation.
Miss Dorothy Trefethcn of L. of NJ
is passing 10 days with her parents.
DR.. and Mrs. w. J. TrcfcthCn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
BURNHAM

Mr.. and Mrs. f. r. Sullivan are re-
ceivirg congratulations on the birth
Of a daughter Wednesday. She has
been named. Eileen Allana.
Bernard, the four-year-old SON OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Thurston is
seriously I'LL with the grip.
Mrs. Sanford Goodwin Of Show
hogan visited Friday and Saturday
with Mr.. Goodwins parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. L. Goodwin and family.
Elmer Reynolds has moved his
family into the Edward McAllister
house to reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Assist
Nature
back
normal
action
axe
French Landru Buried
in Unmarked Grave

Paris, Mar. 2S-Henri Desire
Landru, guillotined Feb. %. for the
murder of II women and a boy, lost
his name when he lost his head. He
is buried in an unmarked grave
where his daughter and two sons
have been authorized. at their re-
quest to place a small cross marked
only "Henri-Desire."
The children have also asked
authority to change their names to
Remy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29

The men of the Congregational
church will furnish supper for the Ia
dies of the church next Friday eve
ming in the banquet room.
The {. /. c. class held a successful
entertainment in the Methodist
church Monday evening, the admis-
sion to which was a penny an inch
for waist mea sure. A farce, readings
and music made up an enjoyable pro-
gram.
w. s. Bass went to Portland Mon
day, returning Tuesday.
A very enjoyable occasion was the
party of Mary Louise Bass held Sat
rrday afternoon at her home from
5 to 5 j. M. Eighteen of her little
friends were invited to help celebrate
her eighth birthday. Games and mu
sic were enjoyed. Ice cream sand
witches, birthday cake and nut cakes
were served.
Next Sunday evening in the Metho-
dist church an illustrated lecture will
be given from new slides recently
made by the Centenary. and the Will
ton church has the honor to be the
first church in this area in securing
this on Christian Stewardship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29

ladies were. present and all passed a
delightful afternoon. The time was
spent working on articles for gifts
at next Christmas. While the ladies
were sewing and busily engaged in
their work. current events of much
interest were given by Mrs. Ruth
Eaton, Mrs. Mae P. Trafton. Mrs
Cool, and Mrs. Eta LaCasce. The
hostess served delicious ice cream
and assorted cakes and candies. The
club will hold it's next meeting on
Monday afternoon, April "a, with
Mrs. Frank A. Meader at her home
on upper Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Aldrich Of Yale
Voted 100 Percent

New Haven, Conn, Mar. 2S-Mal-
colin Aldrich, I'D, captain of Yale
University football and baseball, has
been voted by his classmates the
member having done most for Yale
during the career of the class, it was
announced today. Aldrich was also
voted the most to be admired, the
most popular and the most versatile
member of the class which graduates
in June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
LIBERTY

3. b. Wentworth is sick with the
grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Sanford have
been confined to their home the past
week with the prevailing illness.
Mrs. c. b. Holt. Mrs. Carrie
Young and John =. Sanford were in
Belfast Monday last week on matters
of business.
Joseph Beck, the High school
principal, has returned to his duties
after n weeks vacation with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Beck in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Vacationing Broker
Loses Fine Liquors

Beverly, Mass. Mar. 2S-When
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cannon Clark
returned to their home here today
Palm Beach they found that fine
wines and liquors to the value Of
$4,000 had been stolen from the
cellar The loss was discovered
yesterday by servants who went 10
the house to prepare for the own
ers' home coming. Telephone wires
and burglar alarm wires had been
cut.
rIr. Clark is a Boston broker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Coming Events

A social dance under the auspices
of the Priscilla Rcbekah Lodge is to
be held in Hcselton Hall tomorrow
(Thursday) evening. All Odd Eel
lows, Rebekahs and friends are es-
pecially invited. The committee is
composed of Mr. and Mrs. Fred T.
Hurley. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Shcri-
dan, Miss Alice F.. Danforth and the
Noble Grand, Mrs. Elva G. Green
Grand march will start promptly at
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Madison Center Enthusiasts
Organize Farm Bureau

A Farm Bureau has been recently
organized at Madison Center the
organization meeting being held at
the blackwell school house. The
membership includes eleven. Tho
following officers have been elected:
CHAIRMAN, Lewis Russell: secretary
.horrls Moore; club leader, l.. A.
l>etchum; crops, w. L. Bird; dairy.
clyde Getchell; poultry, +. H. Luce: :
orchard, Milford Russell; approved
potato-seed plots. W. L. Bird. O. F,
Luce, II. j.. Spear, w. w. Butter
held; n. y. Mammoth Flint Corn
sllage, w. l.. Bird, New +. Reed
elaine NO. $40 oats. +. L. Davis. III.
r. Spear, o. f. Luce, w. ButtcrfieId .
1arm accounts. w. S. Mantor, Ned r.
Reed, A. s. Patten, Q. L. Luce. w. T..
Blrd. l.. w. Russell. L. A. ketchum
potato costs accounts, G. f. Curtis
ana W. l.. Bird; silo building demon
stratlon, at home Of l.. w. Russell.
manure spreading demonstration
with acid phosphate, w. ButterfeId
IL was voted to organize Bows and
Girls clubs. There were 80 in at
tendance at the meeting and all
present We're interested and en-.
thusiastic concerning the organiza
tion OF a Farm Bureau for the farm
ers in this vicinity of the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Loan Five Millions
to Boston & Maine

Washington, Mar. 2S-The Boston
& Maine railroad was granted a gov
eminent loan of $5,0O0,0OO today by
sion. The fund will be used to ex-
tend the maturity of n S3,0OO.000
loan made to the railroad previously
by the government and will run for
Is Years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
DIED

Observation-Disclosures March &c,
Captain BENZ. r.. aged 50 years.
TCCkER-Bangor March -, Ruth
Geneva aged ! year . months. days.
INSTRUMENTATION, March 70, Mrs.
Della r., aged IS years.
LANCASTER = Bangor, March &c,
Fred g.. aged e years.
pLOURDE-Old Town, March &c.
Archie. aged 81 years.
RASER-Grccntield March "A. En-
incline j., widow of Albert, aged IS
wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Small Shimmies Write
Record on SeismOgraph

Washington, March 2S.-Rccord of
an earthquake OF moderate intensity
was received on the seismograph at
Georgetown University last night. The
disturbance continued from 11.1S L.
NJ. until midnight and was estimated
to have been 1000 miles from Wash
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Babe Daughter Brings
Dad 100000 Jewels

Oakland, Cal, March 2S.-James c.
Blum, Jr, by becoming the father of
girl, has won the right to inherit
two necklaces. one of diamonds and
the other of pearls. valued together at
100000. His mother. Mrs. Rosa Blum,
bequeathcr them to be his when his
wife gave birth to daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Women's Committee Meets

The original committee to draw up
the constitution for the Skowhegan
Business and Professional Women's
club, composed of the Misses Blanche
Jewett, Mary Murphy and Amanda
Carriveau and Mrs. Laura X Twad-
ellie who was appointed at the last
meeting. passed Monday evening at
the home of the chairman, Miss Jew
cit getting the constitution ready for
presentation to the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Gordon Smith Has Party

Gordon Smith, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry +. Smith of
Water street, observed his fourth
birthday Monday by entertaining a
few little friends at dinner. a pleas
ing feature of the dinner party was
the birthday cake. Delicious ice
cream, cake, candies and nuts were
Ialso served. Master Gordon received
many gifts and best wishes for flu
turo birt hd1NS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Fra ncis B. Huff

Francis B. HUFF, the little son of
Charles and Mary Gilbert Huff of
East Madison died about noon Tues
day at the Kennebec valley hospital
where he had been a medical patient
for few days. Little Francis would
have been three years old on the
fourth of next month. The remains
were taken to the home of friends at
50 Hathaway street where services
will be held Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Germs Of Disease should be Pr

Germs Of Disease should be prompt
~ expelled from the blood. This IS
time when the system is especially
susceptible to them. Get rid of all
impurities in the blood by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. and thus fortify
your whole body and prevent illness
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Merrymeeting Grange Fair

The recent fair of Mcrrymeeting
grange given at the Bowdoinham
grange hall was very successful.
The first night a comedy drama Just
Plain Folks and the second night a
minstrel show was given with the
following end men: John Jack, Yoo-
hoo; Vernon Lowell, Amt Nature
Great; Earl johnson, Wabash Blues:
Albert Henderson, Ma: among the
soloists were X. +. Ferguson, George
Donham, Ernest Carde and Robert
Hamlet. The overture was very
carefully arranged by Charles Berry.
There was a fancy dance given by
six girls under the instruction of Lou
Use Haggett This was followed by Il
grand ball with music by Nelson's
orchestra. Ice cream and candy
were on sale.
Sir Arthur Balfour an Earl
London, March .S.-According to
the Evening News, Sir Arthur Bal
four is shortly to be created an Earl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
Funeral of John league

The funeral of John league whose
death occurred Thursday night. was
held Saturday at 10 \. NJ, conducted
by Rev. J. y. Jcnncs. The remains
We're taken TO Gardiner for burial
where Mr. league lived for 40 years.
He was IS years of age and n Civil
War veteran
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29

sided here who are sincerely sorry
for her and the children in this great
bereavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29
The Secret of Good Health

When Nature requires assistance, she
will not be slow in conveying to you
an intimation of the fact. Decline of
energy, inability to sleep we'll, head
ache, biliousness, constipation, gen.
eral sluggishness of mind and body and
any sign of digestive unrest" should
impel you to seek the aid of a reliable
medicine without delay. There is no
better-no surer-no safer-than this
proven remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-29

Christmas Club Makes GIFTS
Mrs. Alfredda Cool entertained 'ne
members Of the Bloomfield Chrls.-
mas club at her home on Bloomnel0
street Monday afternoon. seven
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-11
]. N. ANDERSON
RESIGNS FROM
GRAIN GROWERS
Will Give Detailed Reason
For Action in Equity Meet
In Fargo Jan. II.

St. Paul. Mimi, Jan. Iii. NJ. An
derson, president of the Equity Co
operative Exchange and first vice
president Of the U. S. Grain Growers.
Inc, today made public the fact Of
his resignation some weeks ago from
the U. S. Grain Growers, Inc.
The letter conveying the resigna-
ton was written December 20, and
made the resignation effective uncon-
ditiona!ly on December 81. Urged to
give the reasons for his resignation
by newspaper men today, Mr.. Ander-
son declined to 60 into details, stating
that he would make public the text
Of his letter in his annual address to
the stockholders of the Equity Co.
Operative Exchange in Fargo, n. d.,
next Tuesday, January II. and would
discuss the status Of the U. s. Grain
Growers, Inc, at that time.
'-4 Held Three Positions.
He indicated that the campaign of
non-co-operation with other organiza-
tons that has been followed by the
officers in charge and their refusal to
carry out the intentions and the let
ter OF the committee of seventeen az
set. forth. at the ia tification convention
In Chicago last April were partly re-
Mr. Anderron's resignation was
complete and positive and relieved
him Of the position Of first vice presi
dent, director and sales manager.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-11
HEAVY. SHOWS ARE
PREDICTED FOR
ENTIRE NORTHWEST

Washington, Jan. 11.-"Hcavy
sliDwsn was predicted by the
weather bureau today for prac-
t'ca!ly the entire northeastern
section of the United States with
the probability that the middle
Atlantic tie.. also would be blan-
kcted tomorrow.
New England. New York,
Pennsylvania. West Virginia,
the Great Lakes region as,G the
Upper Ohio Valley. tho bureau
Indicated. may expect conditions
which will make shedding popu-
lar among the Juveniles.
Considerably colder weather
will ovcrsprcad the region east
OF tho Mi.N'ssinni river with
in the next SO hours" said the
Official forecaster.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-11
Aviator Prepares For Long
Flight Into Wilderness OF
Mimi. In Search of j. Makler

Ice breaking tugs left Port Arthur
today to join the tug Strathmore
which was the first water craft to be-
gin search for Maher.
Miss Elizabeth Falconer of st. Paul,
sister-in-law of Mr.. Maher, accompan-
led by her brother Gordon, arrived in
Duluth today and will leave this af-
Portage. They expect to take an ac-
tive, part in the search. \,
5 Not Able to Leave.
Despite a IS mile an hour wind
Major Miller planned to hop of at IL
gave the propeller whirl to tune It
up. the pinion snapped. A new part
will be sent from St. Paul. 1t is exc
pected to reach here tonight.
Major Miller expects to get away
early tomorrow for the trip which win
take him 14o miles / up the north
shore Of Lake Superior where James
Maher, Cook county commissioner.
disappeared In an open launch "a
days ago. 4 s5 S. n
The aviators had planned to leave at
{ $40 a. m. today. But when the motor
was examined 1t was found that a
drain pipe from the radiator was froz-
en-. Then when this had been repaired,
the starting pinton snapped.
The weather took turn for the
worse about 10 a. m. The thermometer
began dropping at that time in the
face Of stiff wind.
With = 35 mile wind blowing near
the lake surface. Major Miller beliey-
cd he would have encountered severe
+ Eales at the altitude which he expects
to reach on the north short trip. j
Ma1or Miller believes Il ID not .
serious delay. He pointed out that the
squadron .of national. guardsmen Will
have tirne to reach Grand Portage
viii be Of assistsnce to him In locat-
= 3 II ~, % xe < 1 n y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-11

WOULD GUST
SEN. NEWBERRY
Senator Introduces Measure
Which Would Deny
Him Seat.

Washington. Jan. IA resolution
declaring Truman H. Newberry not to
be entitled to seat in the senate be-
cause of an admitted expenditure by
relatives and friends Of 100000 in his
behalf" but making no reference to
questions of marol turpitude Of Sepa-
tor Newberry's competitions with his
introduced in the senate today by
Senator Owen, Democrat, Oklahoma.
Underwood Makes Charges.
National Republican leaders were
charged by Senator Underwood of
Alabama, Democratic leader in the
senate. today with having "determ-
nted to buy seat" in the senate for
Truman H. Newberry. whose retention
Of that seat is contested by Henry
Ford, his Democratic opponent.
The Democratic leader. entering
clare dthat as he saw the Newberry
case and as he believed the country
viewed it, "the issue involved is
whethe: the Republican party. as q
party; intends to obey the law of the
! land
Agree to Revision.
Democratic leaders in the senate,
in conference shortly before noon to-
day. agreed upon revision OF the
Te'SGlutlDu Nv ESAnlOI w diSI u Xloh.
tana, to declare vacant the senatorial
s~at Of Truman Fl. NewberIy OF
Michigan. The new resolution, it was
announced. would be introduced later
in the day and an immediate vote
urged.
! Debate on the right Of Mr.. New
berry to seat in the senate started
/ today in the senate with. a wrangle
and with indications that its progress
. ryo,,ld he 1ihcrally marked hv heated
fscorofufass and acr:moni Gus exchanges,
J Senator Caraway. Democrat, Ar
I kansas. openinr the discussion with an
attack on Mr. Newhc-ry. was chal-
! lenged by Senator France, Republi-
! can, Maryland. for violation Of senate
rules. Mr. France declared that MIR.
Caraway had attributed unworthy
motives to the Michigan senator In a
statement that he (Mr. Caraway) be-
/ lieved the Newberry speech of Mon
day was written for him by another
ReDublican senator.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-11

Duluth, Mimi, Jan. 11.-Major Ray
Miller and Lieut. Joseph .Westover OF
st. Paul, N members of the aviation
squad OF the Minnesota national guard
were making ready today to begin the
second lap Of their trip to Grand Port
age, where they will assist In the
i search for James tMaher. The men arr
rived here late yesterday.
While the aviators were preparing
for the air trip. q squad Of Duluth
tank corpSmen under command OF
Captain l.. ]. Moerke we're speeding
toward Grand Portage with two trucks
loaded with gasoline, oil and provi-
stone. The men were ordered out BY
Adjutant General Rhinow. They hope
to reach Grand Portage and establish
a base before the airmen arrive.
A Hazardous Trip.
Major Miller said he would follow
the shore line as nearly as possible.
There are few open spaces In the
ice Of the lake affords the only land-
ing place. This makes the expedition
more hazardous, 1t was said, because
unusually mild weather of the past
several days has caused the Ice to
break up However, Major Miller e1-
poets to locate q convenient landing
place behind q point or in sheltered
Since lake navigation closed for the
winter. the only way Of reaching this
region by ordinary meEns Of travel is
by motor stage. Grand Portage is
more than 100 miles from the nearest
railroad This country was served by
a short line railroad until last spring
when the owners obtained permission
to suspend operations i
t .iss:E No Keep Eduad sI2eady. =