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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
When Putting Car
Up for the Winter

In some parts of the country, where
|, the highways are not yet improved
and where the weather is usually Sc
.ere, it may be advisable to lay up
the car for month or two.
Before this is done certain precau-
tions should by all means be taken.
The water should be thoroughly
draineo from the radiator and engine.
after which the engine should be run
under its own power until it becomes
thoroughly heated. Do not run the
engine very fast but keep it going long
enough to evaporate every particle of
water that may be pocketed in order to
prevent water freezing and possibly
bursting the water jackets. Great
care should be exercised not to run the
engine too long or too fast as over
heating will quickly cause damage.
1t IS desirable to remove the tires
and place them in a dark room where
they are not subjected to extreme tenn
perature changes. The castings should
be thoroughly cleaned to remove all oil
which may have adhered to them.
After removing the tires, thoroughly
clean the inside of he wheel rims and
apply coat of enamel ID prevent rust
which is very injurious to the fabric
OF the tire. If the tires are not re-
moved, jack up the car so that the
wheels clear the floor entirely; then let
the air out of the tubes.
Remove the spark plugs and. pour
into each cylinder about two to three
fablespoonfuls Of very heavy grade
OF engine oil. Then replace the spark
plugs and turn the engine over slowly
by hand several times Until the cylin-.
Ger walls and pistons are thoroughly
covered with this heavy Oil.
IL yours is closed car with cloth
upholstery. after thoroughly brushing
me interior, clean with warm water
and Ivory soap only; gasoline has a
tendency to spread any grease and
leave discolored spot. After clean
ing wipe dry with a clean cloth.
In the case of an open car. be sure
and brush the top off thoroughly to
prevent any dust settling into it. Then
z lean the leather seats off thoroughly
with Ivory soap and water, luke warm
A good grade OF grease or vaselinc
should then be taken and spread thin.
~ over the nickel parts Of the car to
prevent rust and corrosIon. This can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Ship Figureheads
Of Long Ago Owned
By Local Woman
THRASHER FIGUREHEADS

There has recently come to light
| in the home of Mrs. Franklin ].
/ Thrasher four beautiful examples of
| the carved figureheads that in the
days of deep sea sailing vessels, be-
| fore steam was almost universal were
considered very necessary part of
the equipment Of every ship. Indeed
! there was a considerable degree of
| superstition connected with these
| figureheads. If one was lost or in
jured, bad luck was supposed to fol-
low the ship. Their use dates back
to very early days. The Phoenicians,
had them, the Egyptians, the carly
Greeks and Romans.
American fgureheads followed the
English models. There were three
main types, scroll head, billet head,
and fiddle head. Many were made as
representations of persons for whom
the ships were named. Others were
fanciful figures of allegory or myth
ology. Now they are rare. Such
as are eXtant are in museums or in
the gardens Of millionaires, or orna-
ments to the grounds of country es
tates. A number of such figureheads
may be found in gardens along the
Cape, some on Canadian estates.
These figure heads in the posses
sion of Mrs. Thrasher are of the
scroll head variety. They are ex-
! quistely carved of some hard wood
that aged, its white paint darkened,
gives rather the effect of Hallowell
granite or of some kinds of statuary
marble. One especially ornate has
lilies and acanthus leaves. It's grace
full curves and spirals, its convolu
items are like those of a Corinthian
column. Still another has the effect
of a field sown with stars. They are
of differing sizes and elaborateness of
detail.
They are the work of the late AL
| exander Currier, who at one time
made carving figureheads his profess
sion. Alexander Currier was born
April 10, 1881. the son of Samuel
and Eunice Mace) Currier of Brent
| wood, \. H.. and later of Maine. The
| family is an old an honored one and
enc of a marked artistic tendency.
Mr.. Currier married Louise Hersey,
! and of their union was born son,
Alger Neazie Currier an artist of ma
tional reputation.
Mr.. Alexander Currier had the
| same artistic feeling which was to
show in his son. He began life as
editor of a weekly, then turned to
something that would give his artis-
tic ability fuller expression. He stu
died the carving of figureheads and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

decorated in Christmas colors, and
presented CHEEKY appearance to the
parents and friends, who in good
number came to hear and enjoy the
exercises. There were short reci-
tations by each member of the school,
number Of school songs of an ap-
propriate Christmas character, and
finally a tree.
The tree was of generous size and
prettiE trimmed. There were gifts
for each and all, including toys and
all things dear to children's hearts,
and last but not least, candy bags
with delicious sweets. And Santa
Claus in fur coat and long beard, with
basket Of apples over one shoulder
and heaps of pop corn balls on the
other made a dramatic appearance
and delighted young and old.
A very pretty exercise around the
tree added to the holiday effect.
Then all were made happy by the
distribution of gifts. It was an &C.
casion to be remembered, a genuine
good time. as well as an opportunity
for parents to realize the good work
that Mrs. Radcliff is doing in the
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

easily be removed in the spring with
4 little gasoline.
Tho grease should be spread. on all
the instruments on the dash, the nickel
controls and other parts which will be-
exposed during the winter. ~
AS precaution against fire or the
settling of sediment it is we'll for the
owner to drain the gasoline from the
car. but not the oil or graa.;e in the
various parts. Care should be taken
to see :hat all steering Joints and other
working parts are thoroughly covered
with grease and that all grease cups
are filed and turned down.
1t is also necessary thst the storage
battery be removed from the car and
stored with battery service station
for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Former Supt.
Local Granite Works
Goes to StOningtOn

Charles w. Alexander, formerly
superintendent of the Hallowell
Granite Works, has accepted a SINH
lar executive position with the Full
Ter Construction Company and has
gone to Stonington to assume his
duties. Mr.. Alexander was more re-
Gently with the North Wayne Tool
Company of Hallowell
At Stonington the Fuller Construc-
ton Company has leased a quarry
and are cutting the granite for the
upper part of the Court House which
is to be erected in New York City.
Some of the work was done here and
number of the Hallowcll workmen
have accepted work at Stonington,
where the rest is to be done.
Mr.. Alexander has had a great deal
Of experience in this kind of work.
He entered the employ of the Hal
lowell Granite Works in 1890 as an
office boy. and had risen to the su-
perintendent, when five years ago
he resigned to enter the employ of
the North Wayne Tool Company. Mr..
Alexander is familiar with all phases
of the granite cutting industry and
will be exccptionally/well fitted for
his new work.
He is succeeded in the employ of
the North Wayne Tool Company by
Charles H. Getchell of Hallowell. Mr..
Getchell has had wide business ex-
perience. For long time he was
cashier of the w. H. Gannett Pub
fishing Company. He resigned this
position to accept the same kind of
work in the Internal Revenue Office
at the Federal building in Augusta.
Lately he has been employed as
cashier at the Kennebec Creamery,
Gardiner, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Many motorists hesitate to pass
another car when approaching the
crest of hill. fearing, still another
machine may be approaching from
the other side whereas the road at
the top may be level To make sure
that the highway does not dip down
beyond the summit is only necessary
to note whether there are any trunks
Of trees visible one hundred feet or
so away. If these can be seen when
climbing the hill, the top of an ap-
preaching car could also be seen, and
it is safe to assume that the road is
level at the top and that no harm can
result from passing around the car
ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Useless and Costly

Frequently when driving along the
streets at night or on the highways
the other fellows lights are suf-
f1ciently strong to make the use of
your headlights superfluous. Almost
any night one can see dozens of
motorists crawling along behind 9TH
Ier cars with their headlights Wasted
in the useless work of Illuminating
the rear of the cars ahead. When
traffic is moving slowly the generator
is not giving its full output, and the
result is that the battery suffers. So
liz George" wants to use his head
lights and give you the benefit of
them there is no reason why you
should not make the most of the OPP
portunity, and let George do it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Failure to get through a flooded
section of roadway is often due to the
lack of proper traction which, in
turn, is due to lack of weight in the
rear of the var. The same applies to
getting stuck in the mud or deep
snow. The more weight there is on
the rear wheels the less they are
likely to spin. When attempting to
pass through a bad spot in the road
it is worth while to load up the back
of the car with rocks and have the
other passenger sit back there while
YOU drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Keep to the sRiaht

The annoyance-and danger-of
having car pass you on the right
without giving warning can best be
avoided by always driving as close
as possible to the curb, except when
overtaking another car.
If the return to the curb is made as
soon as advisable after overtaking
the other car there is no likelihood
of anything getting a chance to sand
witch in between your car and the
curb.
In many places it is a provision of
the law that cars shall drive as close
as possible to the right-hand side Of
the street. The idea of this is not
only to give faster moving drivers a
chance to pass, but too prevent them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Motor Car Repartee

Why don't y get over where y be-
long:
Thanks, I thought that was your
place.
Where'd you learn to drive?
Watchn' you.
Coin to funeral?
Yours, l guess, if you keep up that
speed.
Why don't you get a horn?
All right; lend me one of yours. {.
/ could have you pinched for that
But the judge might get us mixed
up if you tried it.
Hey. How do y get that way?
The law of imitation.
Copyright 1922 by The Ullman Fea-
ture Section)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Congregational church.: Morning
worship at 10.30-service in memory
of Rev ]. H. wilkins: Sunday schoo
ut 1l.i5; evening service at Z.
Baptist church. Rev. G. E. YOUNG
pastor: 1890. SERMON. The Jericho
Road-Then and Now" 11.45, SUNDAY
school; 4, Juniors; 7, evening. service
st. Matthew'S church, Rev. Rush W
D. Smith rector (third Sunday in Ad
VENT: Holy communion. A. NJ; lit
any. holy eucharist and sermon, 1926
A. NJ; church school. 11.45 A. NJ.
First Universalist church, Rev. NJ
l.. HadlcY, pastor: Sunday service
1880 A. NJ. theme, The Higher Law,
church school 11.35. Everybody vel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Loudon Hill School
Has Holiday Program

The Louden Hill school under the
direction of the teacher. Mrs. Rad
cliff, presented Friday afternoon
program that reflected great credit
upon school and teacher and showed
that work and thought, as well as
enthusiasm and Christmas spirit had
gone into its planning and carrying
out.
The school room was attractiyely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Nash Motors Make Plans for Ma.
tional Shown

Preparations are being made by The
Nash Motors Company tor it's display
If six and four cylinder cars at the
Forthcoming New York and Chicago
Automobile Shows. Nash models on
display at this seasons shows, it is
said, will eclipse In point of appear
ance, comfort and construction any
?ar ever produced by Nash Motors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Constance TaImadgs at the Acme
TONIGHT in "Mama's Affair"

Constance Talmadge finds a new
way to win husband in "Mama's
Affair."" the big feature attraction at
the Acme theatre for tonight. There's
a big laugh coming to you when you
see Connie take tip from Eve. But
even Eve proves a small time hold
UP lady compared with the trick
Connie puts over. Merry? Yea, DO,
s'nervy and s'nine.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Daily rehearsals are going on for
the minstvel to be given by Maria
Clark Grammar school. The entire
cast has not been quite decided upon
for the second act which presents the
characters Of the first act at per-
iod of ten years later, but the full
list will soon be ready for publica-
fiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

The public schools Of Hallowell
closed Friday for two-weeks' va
cation. They will reopen Monday
Jan. l. In all of the grades the last
day was happy time for the young
sters. Christmas trees or Christmas
boxes and special exercises empha-
SIZED the holiday time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Among those present at the Joint
meeting of the Calliopean and Adel-
phian societies at Kents Hill recent
ly were Mr.. and Mrs Horace G.
Turner, Mrs. Roy Pearce and daugh-
ter Helen. Both Kenneth Turner
and Selden Pearce had p.rt in the
exercises. Mr.. Turner and Mr.. Pearce
were characters in the drama pre-
scented at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

A feature of the Sunday service
at the First Universalist church will,
be special music by a newly formed
choir. Mr.. Frank Pierce will sing bass,
Mr.. Curtis Hughes, tenor, Mrs. Clyde
Damon, and Mrs. Harry Small. alto
Mrs. John NJ. Robinson will be at
the organ. The music will be ap-
propriate to the holiday season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

The attention Of every economical
housewife is called to the low prices
in Murphy's Grocery and Meat Market
ad today. You can not only take ad-
vantage of the low prices. but a pack
age of cocoa is given free to each pur"
chaSer-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
THE SATURDAY MOTOaIST
Continued from Page 81

shift. Suppose you want to shift at
eighteen. All you've got to do is
speed up the motor when you pass
through neutral with the shift lever,
and speed her up till the ammeter
looks the way it does when you're go
ing about thirty-five in high These
instruments are on the dash to help
you drive properly; might just as
well learn how to use en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Office Of the City Collector,
City Hall, HalIoweII, Me-
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS

All real estate upon which taxes re-
main unpaid, December 20, will be ad-
vertised for sale and action will also
be taken on personal and poll taxes
which will add to costs. Save money
and publicity by paying now
To those who wish to call at that
time, l will be in the office from Z
. H. Nj. on Saturday.
GEORGE H. WILLIS,
Collector.
decl6 d1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

On Sunday morning, Dec. II, at the
Old South Congregational church,
there will be memorial service in
honor of the Rev. John II. Wilkins,
its former pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

The Misses Lucy and Edna Mer-
rill will spend the holidays with
their parents at the Outlet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Herbert Keyes is the guest of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Keyes,
Academy street. Mr.. Keyes Is en-
ployed in pharmacy in Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

The Misses Margaret Kennedy and
Margaret Warren will spend the hol-
idays in lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

The Hallowell Trust and Banking
Company has some very attractive
containers which may be obtained
by anyone who wishes to make
Christmas gift Of currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
HalloWell Local News

Candy. the first essential gift for
Christmas. has never gone wrong
and couldn't when you buy the quail
ity sold at Quinn's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Miss Ilva, Moss will spend the hol-
idays with her parents in Mount
Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Miss Alma Perkins of the Univer-
sity of Maine is at home for the
Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

John S. Carver, principal Of Hal
lowell High will spend the Christmas
recess at his home in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
ALBION
Mrs. Hannah Trask

Mrs. Hannah Trask died Wednesday
evening, Dec. 10. Funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon. She
leaves daughter. Mrs. Sadie Hig-
gins, and one grandson, Orman Hig-
gins of this town; also Two brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Miss Helen Russell leaves today
for her home in Sanford She will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Mrs. Minnie Killman was a recent
caller in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

spend the holiday recess in Sanford
and West Kennebunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

John Kenneth Turner is home for
the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Miss Ethel Rice left Friday for
Eastport, where she will spend tho
next two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Miss Jennie Louise Rollins will
spend the Christmas recess with her
parents in Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Adam ]. Sangster of Salem has
been visiting in Hallowell for a short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Judson Harding has returned from
Portland, where he attended the poul-
try show.
Master-elect Henry Taylor and Mrs.
Taylor attended the state Grange meet
ing in Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Miss Charlotte Johnson is home
from Kents Hill for the Christmas
recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

selden Pearce of Kents Hill Is
nome for the Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

from passing on the illegal side OF
cars ahead of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Lloyd Powers is to be counselor
Tor the auxiliary to General c. w.
1llden Camp, Sons Of Veterans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Miss Eva Stevens is home for the
christmas vacation from Farming
Ton Normal school.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-17
Che BED HOUSE IlIhR
MYSTERY 81 J
SAyAMILNH - ~ -

hut. believe me. Mr.. Dillingham;. you
can trust woman's intuition In
these matters"
Antony said he was sure cf that.
Think OF my feelings as =
mother"
Antony was thinking OF Miss Nor.
hury's feelings as a daughter. and
wondering II she guessed that her
affairs were now being discussed
with stranger. Mark engaged. or
about 20 be engaged Had that any
bearing on the events Of yesterday
What for Instance. would MIRA Nor.
bury have thought Of brother
Robert. that family ekelctonf Was
this another reason for wanting
brother Robert cut of the wnyf
81 never liked him. neverr'
Never liked said Antony. be.
wiidered.
THAT cousin Of his-Mr. csyiey. -
How dId Miss Norbury get on
with himr" Antony asked cautious.
~.
There was nothing In that AZ all.
said Miss Norhury's mother en-.
phaticaiiy. Nothing. would say
70 TO anybody"
oh. beg your pardon. never
meant
Nothing. I can say that for dear
Angela with perfect confidence.
broke Off with shrug Of her plump
shoulders.
Antony waited eagerly.
Naturally they met. Probably he
might havc--f don't know. Hut my
duty as a mother was clear. Mr.. OH
bingham"
Mr.. GliiInghar made an encouraE
Ing noise.
II told him quite frankly that
how shall put itf--thas he was
tresrasslng Tactfuiiy. Of course.
But frankly"
you mean said Antony. trying
20 speak calmly. shat you told him
thst--er--Mr. Albeit and your
daughter"
Mrs Norbury nodded several
times.
Exactly. Mr.. oumnsAam. had
my duty as a mother"
There must have been . certain
awkwardness about the next meet.
tag" suggested Antony.
Naturally. he has not been here
since. No doubt they would have
been bound 20 meet ap AZ tho Red
House sooner or later"
"oh. this was emily quite iateiyf+
/. Last week. Mr.. Dillingham;. I
spoke Just IN timn.-
AIR said Antony. under his
breath. He had been waiting for e.
He would have liked now 20 have
gone away. 10 that he might have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-17

had not great magnetism. that was
just the trouble.
She decided n was a sense Of com.
fort and safety she felt. Comfort
and safety without thrill.
Ben" she answered slowly. NOV.
Ing away ever so slightly. II am try.
ing TO think II out. But you force
mo 30. You're $3.50 hard and
what is the word. implacable. You
make me stand and deliver You in.
sist that | choose between strength
and sweets as you put Il.
well. ! love strength" He made
a movement toward her. but the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-17

man ! marry must have--a certain
sweetness too, gentleness, delicacy--
oh, I don't know how 10 express IL.
Ben. but you--you are so hard and
somewhat relentless
Molly turned away. dropping her
arms In a weary. bafflcd gesture.
Ben looked STEADILY at her. his face
set in It's hardest lines.
you mean" he said. clipping his
words harshly. that must offer
you more than ! do. Yet I can give
YOU marriage. n fine home. plenty OF
money to do with as you like--to buy
all the beauty and sweetness you
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-17

Mother Dear had just come
from Port Angeles. and her eyes
looked all starry and rested. and
she squoered the Riddles with a
good, strong hug. not the little
tired. patient iovinga she had been
giving them before she went away
10 rest.
Grandmother laughed a. she
watched her. She looked 30 like
a gay little girl.
Port Angeles must have been
a wonderful place: the air is like
wine. and tho water II M blue,
and Oh, Davie man." turning to
David. 1--WE were driving in from
Lake Crescent and I was all awed
and thrilled by the beauty Of the
big forest thru which We had
come. when just before we got
into the city. there, coming over
the crest OF the Hill. with flags
flying and bands playing and big
grey battle wagon things chatter.
ing. camo troop after troop OF
soldier.sailors. with guns and
packs. all dusty and tired. just AS
II they were really marching into
an enemy country"
"GeeF' was all that David could
say.
but Peggy didn't often find
Mother Dear 40 rested and so full