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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Underwriters in
Annual BANQUET

Nearly 40 agents and field workers
of the Maine Life Underwriters as
ISOLATION were present at the Elm
wood hotel last evening at the first
banquet which has been held III this
city by the association. Represe
tatives from nearly all parts of the
State were present, the object of the
affair being to bring the agents and
field workers of the various agencies
to more cooperative basis.
AT $50 all assembled in the dining
room where a delicious menu was
enjoyed. An ocheStra consisting of
students from Colby college rendered
several musical selections during this
hour. Among the most prominent
speakers of the evening were DR.. r
Is. Ashcraft of Colby college who
broke the monotony of insurance
with his humorous remarks. Dean
Thomas. vice president of the asso-
ciation representing the Connecticut
General Life Insurance Co. spoke up
on the topic What the Life Under
writer's Association Stands For"
George S. Ellis. manager Of the
iHoeIllA AM uludl ~, OF POftlanQ gave
an interesting summary of the essay
contest which has recently been in
progress in various high schools.
William Huot, general agent for -he
Northwestern Insurance Co. of Port
land, spoke of the monthly income
of an insurance. Glenn Starkey, field
representative of the Travellers in
surance Co. told what the life insur-
ance business needs and Mr.. Bow
land of the Equitable Insurance Co.
of New York. told how to meet COM
petitors. The remainder of the eve
ming was passed socially and much
credit is given to 0. l.. Dickinson an
Charles McGann of local agencies,
who handled the affair so successful
-1y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Pigs Get Inebriatsd

Hogs owned by Ray Whitman. a
farmer near Dauphin, Pennsylvania,
broke from their pen and got at the
cidar which Whitman had stored TO
convert into vinegar. They lived UP
to tradition and made pigs Of them
selves, getting very tipsy.
Scores of motorists passing. the
Whitman farm. which Is along q
much travelled state highway,
stopped and watched the drunken an
tics Of the pigs, which'ia on their
backs and kicked their legs in the
air. Those that tried TO stagger back
into the pig pens found the going
very wobbly and missed the entrance
to the pens by many feet.
An entire barrel Of apple fluid with
kick was consumed. Motorists
who watched decided the animals In
hog latin, said they "were drunk and
did not care who knew It."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

TIE National Woman's Christian
temperance Union has planned 10
fl'l q tNo-days' institute in each
state IN the union and the one to be
tell Maine will occur on February
q aud -. There will be a banquet
a. t.c night OF the 18th at 6 o'clock
al fne Elmwood hotel. Mrs. Althea
opmut. state president of the Or
,lHzluon will preside at the after
dinner program and the State officers
sad the principal state workers will
f..p bo present. There will be two
f..onul speakers heard during the
d.. ju'e, Mrs. Deborah Knox Liv-
ia-.'ur, superintendent of Christian
,'isonship and Mrs Culla Nayhinger
~ indianapolis. superintendent OF
Am aricanization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Something new in the way Of bird
bath has been discovered in Spring.
field by a pigeon that makes its home
on the Federal Building. This invent
i've member OF the feathered tribe has
seized upon a steam vent in the rear
Of the building and can be seen at
intervals during the day taking d
turkish bath in the warm white cloud
that contest from .ie end Of the pipe
Whether he goes for rundown or
goes to sleep after his bath has OF
been determined as yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Convocation Week
Program at Bangor

. Bangor, Me-, Jan. 26-In the convo-
cation week courses at the Bangor
Theological Seminary. wednesday
morning. Bishop Edward Holt Hughes
gave the third George Shepard lee
'ture, his subject being -Four Ele-
ments in Preaching as Shown by the
Example Of Christ" Tonight DR..
Dallas l.. Sharp lectured in the Sam
uel Harris course. his subject being
1.-THE Duty to Dig" The annual
reunion was held in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
David Harum Tactics Have
No Place in Modern Business

IT>HE horse tr aiding proclivities of the shrewd old
l. Yankee have lost CASTE They are boomerangs that
hit hard on the comeback They prove too costly to the
perpetratOr.
used to be considered good business to trade horse
with the heaves for that was sound in wind and
limb But business today is done on broad scale
every merchant and manufacturer has long list of
patrons THAT it would not do to have reputation of
slipping something over
The basis of modern business is honesty Advertising
has standardized almost every article you can buy:
You know what to expect and what to pay. You don't
have bargain and dicker and hagge to know that
are getting as good as you give.
That is why it pays to read advertisement and to
buy advertised goods. products advertising is the
best guarantee Of it's faithful performance and lasting
usefulness or of it's definite quality.
If you value constant you want to get
full moneys worth every time read the advertisements
In them you will find much to you money time and
energy.
Whether you want food, clothing, fu rniture toy
for the children the advertisements canhelp YOU
To take advantage OF an advertisement
is to get real value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Charles Cole Of Mountain Home.
Ark. owns, city bred dog which
persists in running away from his
farm and wandering down TO the
town every day. Whenever Cole
wants the dog to 60 hunting he calls
up. the telephone operator who In
turn calls the canine into the ex-
change Che dog usually ioafs round
the exchange). the operator holds the
receiver to the dogs ear. his master
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Lady. have you got an alarm
clock? I amt got no watch. and
don't want to work past quitting
tine" So the obliging mistress Of .,
Harlem fiat set her alarm clock for
5 m. and when the bell rang. the
painter who was doing the apart
ment climbed down from his step
ladder, put away his brush. md
Knocked OF work for the day. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

r. ..s has been started for the
.,.....,.lsa basketball tournament by
.,. nsmhcrs OF the women's division
-. ,..v College. All girls who wish
q, make 'Ic teams will have a good
..n,c 'l get all the training neces-
~, a.i .at.s for tho tournament have
...4 qf as March II and %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Returns of the marriage of Will
liam S. Robinson and Miss Marion
Elizabeth Ward, which took place
Wednesday have been received at the
city clerks office. Rev. Charles A.
Knickerbocker IVES the officiating
clergyman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

gestion of Robert Henderson. a vote
of thanks was extended to all help
ing to make this years annual affair
such a success. Dancing was en-
joyed until late hour. The COM
mittee in charge were Robert Hen
derson. William Mckay and THOMAS
Rankin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

+. w. Scott of Mattawamkeag is in
the city guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Wiseman. Mr.. Scott
has been engaged in the lumber
business for many years and wishes
to move his family to Waterville to
make their home to take advantage
of the educational facilities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Higgins Classical Institute. con-
sidered one Of the best school basket
ball teams in Northern Maine. faces
the fast Coburn outfit in the Coburn
gym. tonight at 1880. Coburn had no
touble in trouncing Oak Grove and
WestbrooS Seminary. and the fans
are wondering if Co5urn can repeat
against the Higgins ring tossers. A
side attraction will be the game be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
The WORLDS queerest church was

The worlds queerest church was.
built in the Arctic by . missionary,
1t stands on Blackhead Island and -.
constructed of sealskins' and whale
bones, the whalebones being Sirders
over which the sealskins are stretched
after having been sewed together.
Another church in the Arctic was
built of snow, with seats, altar and
pulpit complete. The queerest cathe-
dral in the world is in Uganda, built
Of mud and seating 1000 persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

All ladies who are giving candy
for the benefit Of the Sacred Heart
whist party WHICH is to be given Fri
day evening at the Elks' hail. are
asked to leave their contributions at
the hall at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Marion Lowering who has been
i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
William lockwood. s Noyes street. is
much improved. Miss Jessie Shirley
r. ~. of Winslow, has been caring
for her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

The Literary Society OF the wom-
49,. aIvision OF Colby college will hold
=. ,+e.t.ns this evening. An unusual =
=. cool program has been provided.
,,.I.rr pictures win ne skown. a
.,tr.. hat has neVcr been tried be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

A committee has been appointed to
make preparations for the baked bean
and cold meat supper which is to be
given by the ST. Marks Guild Satur-
day, Jan. %, at the Parish House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

tween the indicated Waterville High
Girls team, and the undefeated Co.
burn girls. This game should be one
of the most interesting of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

The following advertisement ap-
peared in the Forsyth, Mont. Demo-
crat. IF the party who dropped a
silver dollar through the grating in
front Of Jacks place will please call
at the Democrat once and leave his
name and $50 more. We will give him
one years subscription to the Demo
crat."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

feature ~ the minstrel show to
b. e,.r bv tho American Legion is
= mmc skit that will be given by
tn,a fUhottc paganucci. Miss Paga
.r.... .us pleased Waterville audi
.-.,s more than once. She is very
,..,.ln her line and excruciatingly
,ni,. 50 that shc will make a well
com. Mliuon 10 the program TO be
..rs.r tcd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ii. DeOrsay and
daughter Grace and son Ralph, and
Miss Cecil Parent. have returned
from Portland. where they attended
the ReXall convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mss Cariveau of the Emery Brown
sore at skowhegan was In the city
THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mss Harriet Lewis. r. ~. has COM
lated her duties at the home OF
..,,,os Johnson, Bartlett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mrs. {. II. Johnson of Bartlett
,..set is able 10 sit W after a sur
s.lal operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Miss Gertrude Givens will leave
this Friday for Lewiston, where she
will visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. j.. d. Gaskell of The
Melcher are receiving congratula-
tons on the birth Of daughter,
June Marilynn. at the Sisters hos
pital "Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Miss Marion Wiley Of Clinton has
returned to her studies at Lawrence
High school after visiting her cousin.
Miss Katherine Abbott of High
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

The Thursday evening meeting of
the Good Templars for this week was
postponed until next Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

There will be a semi public in
stallation of the officers elect Of
Martha Washington Chapter o. E. 8.
this evening at the Masonic hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mrs. John Stobie of Madison is in
the city the guest Of her mother, Mrs.
G., W. Abbott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Hattie Jones has returned to
her home in Bingham after visiting
relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill who recently
underwent surgical operation at her
home on High street is improving
daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Thomas Weeks Of the Perkins &
Weeks law firm has returned from a
business trip to Liberty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Miss M. Helen Roy is engaged as
nurse at the home of Daniel Harris,
Bartlett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Miss Susan Fogarty is enjoying a
vacation from her duties at the
Wardwell dry goods store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Miss Thurza Drake, r. NJ, of
Skowhegan, is in the city on profess
sional business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

was among the shoppers in the city
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

The Golden Cross whist party
which was to be held last evening
was postponed until Thursday eve--
ming, Feb. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Miss Lillian Proudman is i'll at hel
home on Myrtle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Charles Murray Of East Madi-
son and her grandson. Lawrence, are
visiting her daughter, Mrs. George
st. Peter of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

A meeting of all the committees Of
the John Nelson club will be held
this evening at o'clock at the alder
mems rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Invitations are out for a cabaret to
be given by n group of young ladies
at the Elm City cafe on Valentine
eve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

L. o. Tebbetts left Thursday for a
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

samuel Freeman went to Bangor
business trip Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

E. L. Warren Of Skowhegan was a
business caller in the city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Jane. Knox Of Oakland is the
guest of relatives and friends in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

George r. King of Lewiston passed
Thursday in the city on BUSINESS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

John L. Thomas of this city has
been named by Governor Baxter as
a notary public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

AZ. L, y. Thorne Of Lowell. Mass.
"a, the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

Mrs. George Elliott Of skowhesan
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-06-11

They have gone 10 suite OF rooms
belonging to the Baron Won LelD-
ingen."
"They are still there, them" I ex.
claimed.
"They are thore still," Feurgeres
assented, "and they show no i'm.
mediate signs Of moving on. They
are apparently waiting for some.
one--perhaps for the Princess AIDE.
laide. Inside tho house and out
they are being closely watched, and
directly their plans are made | shall
know OF them"
| looked. as | felt, n little sur.
prlsed. Feurgeres smiled.
81 am at home here" he said,
"and | have friends. Come! My
own apartments are scarcely
stones throw away from the Ruo
Henriette Estere will see our things
safely through the Customs.
We drove through the grey twl-
light TO the Rue de st, Antoine,
where Feurgeres' apartments were.
To my surprise servants were at
hand expecting us, and ! was shown
at once into a suite OF rooms, in
one OF which was a great marble
bath all ready for use. Some coffee
and a change OF clothes were
brought me. All my wants seemed
to have been anticipated and pro-
vided for. ! had always imagined
Feurgeres 10 be man OF very sim
pie and homely tastes, but there
were no traces Of It in his home.
He showed me some OF the rooms
while we waited for breakfast,
rooms handsomely furnished and
decorated, full or art treasures and
curlos OF many sorts collected from
many countries
But, In a sense, II was like dead
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with an exact record Of the doings
OF the Archduchess and her party.
We shall know then where Isobel
Is. II the address is the same as
that given You by the Princess Ade.
laide, | viii believe in her"
"But not till then?" / remarked,
smiling.
mot till then!" he assented.
Before we left Calais, Feurgeres
sent more kilograms. and for an
hour afterwards he sat opposite TO
me with wideopen eyes, seeing no.
thing, as was very evident, savo
the images created by his own
thoughts. As we reached Amiens,
however, he spoke TO me.
"You had better try and get some
sleep" he said. you may have
little time for rest IN Paris"
And you?" ! asked.
ut is another matter" he ans
wered. 81 am accustomed to sleep
ing very little; and besides, It Is
probable that this affair may be-
come one which It will be necessary
for you to follow up alone. Tho
sight OF me, or the mention OF my
name, Is like poison to all the Wald'
enburgs. They would only be the
more bitter and hard to deal with
II they knew that |, too. had Joined
in the chase. | hope to be able to
do my share secretly"
| followed his suggestion, and
slept more or less titiully all the
way to Paris. | was awakened 10
find that the train had come TO a
standstill. We were already IN tho
station, and as / hastily collected
my belongings saw that Feurgeres
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tory. One door only remained
closed, and that Feurgefes unlocked
with q little key which hung from
his chain. But he did not invite
me TO enter
"You will excuse me for n few mo-
ments," he said. my housekeeper
will show you into the breakfast
room. Please do not walt for me-
An old lady, very prlmly dressed
in black, and wearing a curious cap
with long white strings, hustled mo
away. AS Feurgeres opened the
door Of the room In front OF which
we had been standing, the air semed
instantly sweet with the perfume OF
flowers. The old lady sighed as she
poured me out some coffee. am
ashamed 20 say that felt, and
doubtless | looked, curious.
"Would II not be as we'll for me
to walt for Monsieur Feurgeres7"
| asked. "He will not be very long,
suppose?"
The old lady shook her head
sadly.
"Ah! but one cannot sayl" she
answered. Monsieur had better be-
gin his breakfast"
"Your master has perhaps some
ono waiting to see hlm?" re-
marked.
Madame Tobain--she told me her
name-shook her head once more.
She spoke softly, almost as though
she we're speaking Of something
sacred
Monsieur did not know, perhaps
1T was the chamber OF Madame.
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and II she chooses TO return she
SHALL"
"Yes. Anything else?"
81 think not" / answered.
"Do you not want to send her
your love?" she asked, with faint
smile.
"Of course" / said slowly.
She leaned little over toward
me.
"Mr Greatson," she said, do You
know what / should want you to do
II were Isobel-what ! am quite
sure that she must want you to do
now?"
Tell mel"
"Why, marry heri She would be
quite safe then, wouldn't she?"
I tried TO smile in pon-commit,
tai sort Of way, but ! am afraid
there were things in my face be-
yond my power to control.
"You forget" / answered. Il am
thirty-four, ana lsoDel is only elsu-
teen. Besides, there is someone
else who wants to marry lsobel' lie
is young and they have been great
friends always. think that she Is
fond OF him"
She shook her head doubtfully.
az do not think that thirtyfour Is
old al all, and II you care for lsobel'
/ would not let anyone else marry
her." she declared. rs that Ca
lais?"
"Yes."
~ think will go now IN case my
maid should see us together she
said. "Oh. | can tell you where we
are going in Paris. VIII that heip
you?" ,,,.oro,
"Of course It will" answered;
Number II. Rue Henriette'" sne
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ing-cry out" she murmured. They
told me It was one OF the servants
who had had an accident. Mr..
Greatson this is terriblel"
She turned her head away, and
/ could see that she was crying.
"You must not distress YOURSELF"
l said kindly. 81 daresay that II
Will all come right. You will see
Isobel, | think. in Paris. II you do,
will you give her message?"
"Of course, WILL" she answered.
Tell her that we are close at
hand, and that we have powerful
friends" whispered. I'VE shall
get to see her somehow or other,
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CHAPTER xviii.

TEURGERES looked at mo IN
II surprise.
What have you been doing
TO yourself?" he exclaimed. rs the
fresh air so wonderful a tonic, or
have you been asleep and dreaming
OF Paradise?"
laughed.
"1'he sea air Is we'll enough" !
answered, but I have been having
a most interesting conversation"
with whom?" he asked.
"The Princess Adelaide"
He drew a little closer to me.
"You are serious?"
Undoubtedly. Listen!"
Then | told him of my converse
tion with lsobel's cousin, excepting
the last episode. His qualification
was scarcely equal to mine. He was
a little thoughtful for some time
afterwards. ] am sure he felt that
had been indiscreet.
"The Princess Adelaide" ] said,
twill not betray us. ! am sure OF
rn,,,Jght 1000 nv Int
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Continued from Preceding Psse.)


some time, and we all grew very
fond OF her."
But you - you especially, l
mean" she went on. DO not be
afraid OF me, Mr.. Greatson, know
that my mother is very angry with
you. and has tried to take Isobel
away, but II were she would not
come. l think that she must be
very much happier as she is
81 am too DID," l said slowly,
"to dare TO be fond of anyone In
that way"
"How foollshl" she murmured.
do you know. Mr.. Greatson, that
I am only eighteen. and that I am
betrothed to the King OF Saxonia.
He is over forty. very short, and he
has horrid turned-up black nous.
taches. He is willing to marry me
because l am to have a great for.
tune, and my mother Is willing for
me to marry him because / shall
be Queen. But that Is not hap
piness, is it?"
II am afraid not" l answered.
"Mr. Greatson,' she continued, "I
feel that can talk to you like this
because have read your books. I
like the heroes 50 much. and of
course like the stories too. !