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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
and win again take up his residence

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here.
Mrs. Ida Mahoney Of Pittsfeld and
| Mrs. Wavie McAllister of Burnham
were in town Friday calling on Mrs.
McAllister's grandfather, Sumner
Phelps CT Canaan. who is a patient
az the Kennebec Valley hospital. Mr..
| Phelps is an uncle Of Mrs. Mahoney
| Granville Reed who has been pass
ling some time in the Noosehead Lake
region is at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank P. Pennell on West Front
street with Mrs. Reed and their two
little daughters, Carolyn and Eliza
beth.
| Attorney William H. Halves, col
lector of Internal revenue taxes. was
in Fairfield for the day Saturday. Mr..
Halves will be in Skowhegan from
today, Monday. until March Is, the
time that revenue reports must be
returned.
Mrs Myrtelle Clement and son,
Donald Clement and nephew, Harold
Young of Augusta, arrived in town
/ Saturday Jon the IL o'clock train and
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
A. Caswell at their home on Turner
avenue.
Sturgess Durgin lett on the morn
ing train Saturday for his home at
Megantic. Mr.. Durgin was returning
from Lewiston, where he had been to
dispose of 81 beaver skins which he
had gotten since the beginning of the
year. Mr.. Durgin sold the skins to
Frank Hunnewell and realized s24 "a
piece for them.
Mrs. Walter p. Ordway went to
Portland Saturday morning, where
she will entertain her niece, Miss
Adelaide Lancaster who is student
at Mason Institute at Sanford over
the weekend. Mr. Ordway will meet
Mrs. Ordway in Portland today, Mon
day. and they will go to Boston on a
weeks business trip.
Max Foster who has been in Ca
man at the home of his parents in
law, Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith, was
in town Saturday and left on the
1I:40 A. NJ. train for WATERFOWL,
Mass. where he expects to have en-
ployment at his trade which is
machine assembler.
DR.. Cleba Smith of Freeport who
has just been released from a four
week quarantine for scarlet fever, has
been in town for several days the
guest of his brother and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Myron f. Smith at their
home on Water street and of another
brother Hon. Clyde H Smith also of
Water street.
Miss Cora c. Dow Of Waterville ar
rived in town to visit with her formel'
schoolmates. Mrs. W. W. Creation of
Madison avenue and Mrs. II. G. Jud-
kiis of Water street. until Monday
afternoon. Monday is election day in
Waterville where Miss. Dow teaches,
and some of the school buildings are
used for polling rooms. There is
no school on that day.
Miss Rosalin Jewett who was in
town Friday attending the Betty
meeting of the Ladies' branch of the
Skowhegan Farm Bureau, and who
was the guest over Friday night of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hill at their home
on Parkman Hill went to Watervillc
on the 11:40 train Saturday ami
passed the weekend with her moth
er, Mrs. Mae Jewett and sister, Mrs.
! Roy Lancaster at their home on Tn
ion street.
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PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. J. F.. Churchill was in Fairfield
on business, Saturday.
Mrs. Roy i. Narston passed Fri
day afternoon in Waterville.
2 Attorney II. II. Thurlough of Pitts
= field was a business caller in town,
Friday.
Misses Alice, Della. Helen and An
ma Bouchard were in Waterville Fri
dav. on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cheney and little
daughter OF Hinckley We're in town
FRIDAY. shopping.
Miss Edna Dysart was in Water
Vile for a few hours Saturday, on
business.
Miss Gladys Allen, one of the
Skowhegan teachers, went to her
home in Auburn Saturday morning
to pass the weekend.
Mrs. Sadie Newton Of the oxford
Hotel went TO Portland Saturday on
the morning train. where she will re-
main until the first of the week.
Mrs. r. r. OLSON and little son who
was born at the Somerset hospital,
returned to their home in Belfast,
Saturday afternoon.
y y. Watson Of Brunswick, super
intendent OF bridges and buildings
for the Maine Central Railroad, was
In town on business the last OF the
week
Mrs. Wilmot Porter who has been
tie guest or her parents. Nr. and
Mrs. Clinton G. Luce at their home
on Bigelow Ilill for several days, lert
en- the $50 train Friday afternoon for
her home in Monticello.
Mrs. l.. +. Elliott, who has been the
guest OF her son and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. II. Elliott, at their home the
Patten farm, on Eaton Mountain, left
on the 1l.4o train Friday for her home
In Newton Highlands. Mass.
Mrs. James Erskine and son Mar
shall. went TO Richmond Friday,
leaving on the 11.4o train where they
were guests Of Mrs. Erskine's broth
or and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Easier.
Right Eminent Grand Commander
Of the Grand Commandery OF Maine
Frank w. Buchanan. accompanied by
Eminent Grand Warder Walter p.
Ordway went 70 Augusta Friday on
she 1l4O train whore that evening
They inspected the Trinity Command
cry, knight Templars, of that city.
Clyde Mower. who has been in town
for ten days the guest of his aunt.
Mrs. Kate Holbrook. uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Thompson at their
home on Mechanic street. and Of an
other uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert c. Fletcher OF the Middle road.
returned to his home in Dexter Fri
day, leaving on the 1140 train.
Mrs. Alice Bigclow, who came here
a wee.1 ago last Wednesday accom-
paning the remains OF her husband.
Robert Bigelow. from Springfield.
Ohio. where he died on Febru-
airy the ninth. left on the morning
train Saturday for Everett Mass.
Mrs. Bigclow will not return to Ohio
but will establish her home in Mass
achusetts. Mrs. Perley Alexander
and little son Lawrence, the daughter
of the late Mr.. Bigelow. also LETT on
the morning train Saturday for her
home in bingham, Mass. While in
town Mrs. Bigelow and Mrs. AleXan-
der and son have been guests at the
= home of Mr.. Bigelow's brother. DR..
Frank S. Bigelow on East Front
street.
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Athletes to Brunswick

The following students representing
the Skowhegan High school track
team, manager, Llewellyn Goodwin.
Roy Bosworth. Gerald Stinchficld,
Adolph Provost, Kenneth Cole. Enroll
Buker and Robert Wyman. accom-
panied by coach. Archie o. Doste and
Forest Fortier, George H. Halves and
Leon jenkins Of the s. H. S., although
not members of the team went to
Brunswick Friday leaving on the
11:40 train. where that evening they
attended an inter-fraternity meet and
on Saturday were present at the track
meet, at Bowdoin college which in
cluded all High schools, Academies
and Institutes in Maine and several
from Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

until coming to Skowhegan. Mr., Reed
was a valued member of the Mason
ic lodge. and the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows at Madison. and was
twice Master of the kennebec Valley
Grange at Madison. Since coming to
Skowhegar, he united With the Show
hogan Grange, and the Priscilla Rebe-
kah Lodge.
Mr. Reed is survived by his wife
and four children. Mrs. Ernest Emer-
son and Mrs. Blaine Emerson Of Me-
chanics street; Mrs. Joel Whitney of
Broomfield street, Skowhegan; and
William r. Reed of Damariscotta;
one sister, Mrs. Ella Graves. and a
brother j. c. Reed, both of Framing
ham, Mass.
Mr.. Reed was much liked by all
who knew him, and his many friends,
both in Madison and Skowhegan will
be grieved to learn of his death.
The funeral service will be held at
the home Tuesday afternoon at o.
clock. and will be conducted by the
Rev. George Thurlow of the Federat-
ed church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Kenneth S. Gordnn

Kenneth S. Gordon died about mid
night Saturday at his home on East
Front street, after a few weeks ill
ness. Mr.. Gordon was "a years Of
age, and was born in Springfield, n.
Il. He was the son of Sherman and
Victoria Haines Gordon. Mr., Gordon
has resided in Skowhegan about four
years, and has been employed as a
weaver by the American Wooden Co.
Mr.. Gordon leaves to mourn his loss
his wife, formerly Ethel Greene, two
little sons. Ellwood, aged 5, and Will
lard, aged . years. his mother and
sister, Mrs. Bert B. Dunlap who
resides on the River road on the south
side of the river, and three brothers,
Wellington, and Glenwood of East
Madison, and Berry Gordon of North
Arson. Mr.. Gordon was a member of
the Skowhegan fire department. He
was highly respected by all who
knew him, and his early death is
much regretted. Funeral announce
ments will be made lata.
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Mrs. Robert W. Linn

Many friends were grieved when n,
Friday evening word was received nv
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Ernest Avore OF Ma.
pie street announcing the death @,
Mrs. Lena Sanford Linn. wife O,
Robert w. Linn. at their home In North
Vassalboro that evening at Z O'Clock
after a short illness with infuen,,
Mrs. Linn was born in Hartland abou,
40 years ago and was the daughter q,
Mrs. Linn had always spent a grea,
deal of time at the home Of her uncle
the late Adam Simpson. and family
and had a large circle OF friends IN
Skowhegan. For two years at on.
time Mrs. Linn lived at the Simpson
home and worked in the dry goods
store OF Walter p. ordway.
In early womanhood she was mar.
ried to Robert w. Linn. Jr.. of Hart
land and for a time resided in Hart.
land later going to Goss Falls, n. H.
Several years ago Mr.. Linn became
assistant superintendent OF the Amer.
lean wooden mills at North Vassalboro.
where they have since resided.
Mrs. Linn is survived by her hu..
band and an adopted daughter. Bar.
bara Fuller Linn, to whom she ha,
been a most devoted wife and mother
Mrs. Linn was beloved by all who
knew her and much sympathy is *.
pressed for the husband and Mis-,
Barbara.
Monday morning at 10 o'clock al The
home in Vassalboro a prayer service
will be held and the remains taken to
Hartland. where the funeral serylc.
will be held Tuesday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Bia Crowd at Bout

The largest crowd to attend a box
ing match this winter was gathered
in the Catholic Foresters' hall Friday
evening. There were two bouts, the
first between Harry Lessor of Mil
burn street and Major Lessor of the
Plains. This was six rounds and was
a good bout The final was between
o. p. Chubbuck of Skowhegan and
Chick Wills of Augusta. Chubbuck
was outclassed at the first stanza.
but recuperated and came back
strong and earned draw if a de-
cision had been given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06
Basketball Tonight

This Monday evening Earney's or
chestra will furnish music for the
dance which is to follow the fourth
game in series Of basketball games
between the pupils of the Harmony
High school and Somerset Academy
at Athens. There has been great
deal of interest in the games already
played between these two teams and
it is expected that there will be a
large and enthusiastic crowd tonight
to witness the game and who will re-
main for the dance.
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PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Howard BuzzeIl of Bigelow
Hill was in town shopping, Friday.
Miss Amelia Len1ieua was in Wat
erville on business Saturday.
Nird Cousins was n Watcrville on
business Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Oddly were
in Waterville on business Saturday.
William r. Doyle of Madison is a
patient at the Somerset hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben. T. Steward of
Waterville were in town Saturday.
Mrs. Maurice Merrill was in Water
Vile for the afternoon Friday.
Miss Viola Corson Of Hinckley was
in town the last of the week the
guest of Mrs. Leon Fox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Blackwell have
returned from Madison where they
have been the guests of relatives.
c. f. Reynolds, the local agent for
the Harris Bakery Of Watervlle is
very i'll at his home on North street.
Mrs. Nellie Fox VINO has been a
patient at the Somerset hospital has
returned to her home in Athens.
Miss Edith Tinkham of High street
was operated upon Friday at the
Somerset hospital.
Mrs. Elmer Decker and Mrs. CLYDE
Decker Of Clinton We're in town shop
ping, Friday.
Mrs. Robert Bilodeau went to Fair
field and Watcryille Friday afternoon
vi rh
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T.. Parsons passed
Saturday afternoon in Waterville
transacting business.
Frank l.. Hight of North CornvilIe
and his brother, George c. Hight of
Gorham were in town on business
Saturday.
Amenien Poulieu OF Lewiston ar
rived in town SATURDAY. on the II A.
NJ. train and passed the weekend at
the home of Peter Paradis.
Dennis Burte and son, Wilfred
Burte, who have been in town on bus
mess, returned to their home in Jack
man Saturday.
Miss Gladys Hamor, the supervis-
or Of Household Economics passed
Saturday afternoon in Watervillc on
business.
fhilo Steward, the register of pro-
bate has been confined to his home
On Baptist Hill by illness for the past
week.
Mrs Henry Descheneau of Water
vile arrived in town Saturday and
visited over the week end at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Dysart.
Mr.. Bracket Of the Bracket, Shaw
and Lunt Co. of Somersworth, N. H.,
was in town the last of the week on
business.
Mrs. Paul Belongia. Edward Prove
cal and George Booth passed the day,
Saturday in Waterville with her sis
ter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hogan.
Miss Doris Tobey PASSED the day,
Saturday, with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ellis at Hinckley with whom she
boarded when she taught at the Par
ker school in that ncighborhood.
Mrs. II. S. Spear and son, Harvey,
of North Arson were in town Sat
urday the guests OF Mrs. Spears
brother, y. z. Conant and family at
their home on Cross street.
II. A. HiEdus of Waterville, who
represents the Colt Albert Entertain
ment Bureau. was in town Friday
trying to book a course of entertain
ments for the winter of 1922. '23.
Mrs. Frank Pooler, who has been ir.
town the guest of Mrs. Joseph Billie
deau and other relatives. returned to
ler home in Waterville, Friday after
noon.
Timothy Mitchell. who formerly re-
sided here and was employed at the
kennebec Pulp Co.. who has been
passing some time in Dexter, return
ed to skowhegan the last Of the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

rion G. Hare. who Is recovering fro,,
an operation for appendicitis At Houl.
ton. A delicious dinner was servea
at noon and rest and social hour wa.
enjoyed. Six BEETLES were made AVA
anyone who has made Betty or see,
them made will known that this was
big days work. Another meetins w,I
be held for the continuation OF mat
in: Betties next Tuesday at the SAM
place. This will be an "in-between.
meeting.
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Farm Bureau Members BUSY

The ladies of the Skowhegan
branch of the Farm Bureau to large
number spent the day Friday at the
courtroom in the municipal building
making Betties under the direction Of
Miss Rosalind Jewett. the leader of
the home demonstration department.
Of Orono. who is taking the place of
County Home Demonstrator Miss Ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

cans" Mrs. Mabel p. Judkins: Nov
Come the Negroes" Mrs. Harriet
Mason: Several articles concerning
the schools, colleges and medical
schools in the Orient were read by
Mrs. Creation. Miss Coburn and Mrs.
Mason. The program was of much
interest to the ladies. A committee
to serve on the Continuation Move
ment from Bethany was appointed
and is made up of Miss Coburn. Mrs.
Hemsted and Miss Alice +. Written.
The next meeting will be held on
the first Friday in April.
Choir and Church Officers Feast
The parlors of the Federated church
we're the scene Friday evening Of
very happy occasion when the men,
bers Of the chair the ushers and the
former superintendent and wife. MIR.
and Mrs. Thomas G. Lord. were given
a delicious supper in appreciation OF
the efficient service.
The supper was served at $50. the
menu consisting Of salad. cold meat.
hot rolls, cake, doughnuts. coffee and
harlequin ice cream, and was most
delicious and was much enjoyed by all
who were privileged to partake OF 1t.
The supper was directly in charge OF
Mrs. Nellie Hopkins, the president of
the Federated Working League. and
Mrs. Herman Rowell, who served as
chairman Of the committee. Mrs: Hop
kins and Mrs. Rowell were assisted
by Mrs. Bert Harville. Mrs. Eta La
cases. Mrs. Mary Eames, Mrs. Jennie
Sampson, Mrs. Sarah Witham and
Mrs. Grace Stevens.
Following the supper reception
was rendered to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
G. Lord in expression Of appreciation
Of Mr.. Lords services as superinten-
dent of the Congregational and later
the Federated Sunday school for Pc
riod which has extended over about
IA years. During the reception Walter
B. Woodbury.. the new superintendent.
acted as master of ceremonies. The
program. which consisted OF the toll
lowing numbers was directed by Mrs.
Raymond A. Derbyshire: Two vocal
solos. Mrs. Fred kennison, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Mildred w. Weston; two
readings, Mrs. Maud Jewett; violin
solo. Harold Lord. accompanied by
Dorothy Dane; Professor Ralph w
Leighton, the director of the choir.
spoke for the choir concerning Mr.. and
Mrs. Lords service in the choir; DR..
Stanley NJ Cover spoke for the Sun
day school in appreciation of the many
years service as superintendent: and
Hon. Lyman L. Walton represented the
church and voiced their appreciation
Of the Lords. After the program. which
was much enjoyed, Rev. George j..
Thurlow. the pastor, in behalf OF the
church and Sunday school presented
to Mr.. Lord a handsome Oxford Bible
bound in morocco and a Boston bay
and to Mrs. Lord a beautiful bouquet
Of carnations, in a few we'll selected
words to which Mr.. and Mrs. Lord
graciously responded and expressed
their thanks. Light refreshments OF
punch and waters were served by Mrs.
Grace Stevens and Mrs. Sarah Witham.
The evening was one which will be
long remembered by the guests OF
honor and all others present because
of its pleasure. and much credit is
due to all who are responsible for the
arrangements, which were carried out
so creditably
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The man who enjoys the distinction
Of having run the first automobile
that was brought to Concord. n. H.
and has been operating them ever
since. is trying to explain to his
friends how 1t happened that few
days ago he ran out of gas" while
making the trip between his home
and his place of business.
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Charles Reed

Charles Reed, who has been i'll for
the past eight months, passed away
Saturday afternoon a little before 5
o'clock after submitting to a surgical
operation earlier in the afternoon at
his home on upper Main street. Mr..
Reed was So years OF age last May.
He was born at Parsdoro, n. S., and
was the son of Gesner and Amelia
Reed.
Mr.. Reed. who was a prosperous
farmer. came to Skowhegan from
Madison about three years ago. and
purchased the Lewis Caswell place on
upper Main street.
Thirty-four years ago next month,
Mr.. Reed was married to F'ayette
Greaves. at birmingham, Mass. Di-
rectly after they were married, they
went to Madison where they resided
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On one of the main streets OF Law.
renee there are four moving picture
theatres In a row, while directly
across the street is another theatre NJ
the same type. Lawrence has NJ
least five more theatres and three O,
those are devoted to movies.
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Evolution Is Rapid
These Days
=

THERE never has been time when con ions
changed quicky-when life bettered itself so con-
ssenty-When the inventive mind turned so readily to
things that better fill old needs.
New conveniences and comforts are coming in all the
time And the conditions under which all things are made
and sold are subject to frequent alteration.
The rapidity of modern commercial evolution vitality
affects ALL And especially it affects the purchasing
power Of our money.
Whether you buy little much in order to buy ntei-
gently you must keep yourself informed You must know
not only the goods the Styles the varieties and the price,
but you must also know where the goods to be had
There is only way in which you keep you. nfor-
nation up to the minute.
Read the advertisements in this newspaper.
Merchants and manufacturers are advertising in the
newspaper for your benefit we'll their own The adj
versements messages from the business world to YOU
They tell you what is in markets and stores Thew
inform you Of all that the world of invention and dscov.
cry doing to make your work easier your home life more
pleasant your clothing and food problems less difficult
Read the Advertisements and realize
the advantage that IS yours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

FIR. Hennepin discovered coal IN
1863 near the present site Of Ottawa
ILL.,, and this appears to he the Nre,
record Of the finding ~ coal in Aver.
lea. but 1t was not mired until near.
" n century and "A haze Io.ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-06

Abundant Health is assured when
there is good blood in the veins
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine Ia
mako good blood. Begin taking II
now. 1t is just what the system needs
at this time and will do you grea,
good. Sharpens the appetite. steadles
the nerves.-Adv.
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Funeral Mira, Matte NJ p,rL

The funeral service for Mrs Matt.
N. Parker. who passed away THURSDAY
evening at her home on High s,re.,
was held Sunday afternoon at ,so
o'clock. George Merriam. pastor n,
tie Bethany Baptist church. was tina
officiating clergyman. The remain,
were placed In the tomb at the South.
side cemetery to await burial in the
family lot in the spring.
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Pastor Entertains Missionary Society

Federated Missionary Society of
the Federated church was entertain
ed for it's March meeting Friday af-
! ternoon at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. George Thurlow on Leavitt
street, by the president. Mrs. Thur
low. Tho afternoons study was dir
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Coming Events

The Federated Working League
will meet this Monday afternoon in
the church parlors. Light refresh
ments will be served
The Skowhegan Festival Chorus
will meet for rehearsal this Mon
day evening at 7.30 o'clock in the as
sembly hall of the Skovhegan High
school building. The rehearsal will
be directed by Professor w. L.
Leighton and Mrs. Mildred w. West
on will act as pianist.
The Junior class OF Skowhegan
High school has decided upon Friday.
May 10 as the date of the Junior
Prom.
The members of the Priscilla Rebe-
kah Lodge are requested to meet at
the I. o. Q. F. hall Tuesday after
noon little after one o'clock to at
tend in a body the funeral of a de-
ceased member, Charles Reed, which
will be held at o'clock at his home
on upper Main street.
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An2-mon-wed-fri.3st
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-05-18
CULLS

"a cows a cow" said Farmer Brown,
never pays to test"
You're wrong again." said Farmer
Smith
81 find which cows the best.
| keep the cows that pay me we'll;
The poor one l detest."
But how on EARTH" asked Farmer
Brown,
Can anybody tell
Which cows are paying for their keep
And which he ought to sell?'
81 weigh and test two days a month,
1t answers very we'll"