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New Britain herald., 1922-12-02
Six Vaudeville Acts and
 "WOyie" Lyceum Features

The Lyceum's policy of six acts of high grade vaudeville backed up by the usual comedies, news reels and travelogiies and then big feature picture is meeting with popular ap- proval. For tomorrow night. Sunday Dorothy Gish will be seen in The Ghost in the Garrett" Dangerous
 Lies" in the other picture.
 For the first half of next week the six acts of vaudeville will be of the highest calibre, the management as sures.
 The opener will be Marguerite and Hanley in a sensational aerial novel; ty act. Violet Woods, billed as Sell ing songs," has fine selection of pop ular songs and ballads which she sings with pleasing effect, and the Junior Follies are rated as among the best in vaudeville. Jordan and Marsh have comedy dialogue num- Der in which some good Italian char acter work is done by one of the principals. For those who love Irish songs and selections, and they are legion. William O'Clare and His Shamrock Girls will be a fine attrac- ton. They are known as "Erin's Own" and their offering abounds Tn Irish wit and humor and a collection of the best songs of old Ireland.
 Monday. Tuesday and Wednesdays picturc brings two of the stages most famous actors, Lionel Barrymore and Louis Wolheim. The former needs no introduction, and many have seen the latter in "The Hairy Ape" The pie ture is 'The Face in the Fog" great lcrook melodrama.
 For the last three days of the week "Youth to Youth" will be the picture. It is a photoplay abou girl who didn't know she was bad and IS
New Britain herald., 1922-12-02
BROADWAY HIT AT PARSONS

Charming Peggy Wood in the musi- cal play The Clinging Vine" will bid farewell to Hartford tonight at Parsons theater. No more enjoyable, wholesome and tuneful offering has been seen in that theater this season. Unlike most musical plays the plot of The Clinging Vine' is definite, de- lightfully told and holds the atten- tion until the final curtain
 A large company has been given it's interpretation by MT. Savage, among whom are many well known players of ability, and chorus of the pret- tiest girls imaginable.
 Seats for The Cat and the Can ary'' which will be presented at Par sons theater next Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday are now on sale at the box office. The management ad- vises that. owing to the big demand and interest shown thus far, reserva- tions be made early for this play, which is hailed as the greatest of all mystery dramas. There are thrills a-plenty in 'The Cat and the Canary" mystery. deep and absorbing. enthral- ling suspense, delicious comedy and beautiful romance--a rare combina- ton of sensations that readily account for it's success. The plot of "The Cat and the Canary revolve about the reading of will made by an eccen- trio millionaire who died twenty years before the opening of the play. The Cat and the Canary comes direct from two-seasons' run at the Na- tional theater, New York, that will end tomorrow night and Kilbourn Gordon, Inc, sends it to Hartford without the slightest change in either the metropolitan cast or production. The only matinee will be given on Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-02
ST. .TOHN,s FAIR

St. Johns fair still proves a center of attraction as was proved by the crowd which was in attendance d. the State armory last evening. Ine program rendered by St. Josepn minstrels under the direction or Mrs' A.- 0. sundberg was especially pleas ing. Those taking a leading part III the entertainment were Frank Dev- anzo. Olivia Madden. William hiniry, George Scheyd. Sadie Mcclure J John McNamara, Thomas Danohue, Mars McEnroe, Charles Haggerty Madeline Kendelan, Edward Connolly and JOS eph Ferrony. ft
 This afternoon was childrens al', ernoon at the fair and many gathereu al the Armory to enjoy the program planned for their benefit by James Crowley, chairman of the entertain ment committee.
 This evenings program will consis, of solos sung by John kinlry anu James Ringrose. Frank Suiiivan , orchestra will play for dancing, Chairman John Sullivan announceo last evening that the fair will come 'o d close on Monday night.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-02
THOMAS MEIGHAN IN
 FEATURE AT PALACE
"Ihe Man Who Saw Tomorrow"
 Tops Bill
Picturesaue isles of the South seas,

Picturesque isles of the South Seas, England, India-all these are .em- braced in the peculiar plot of Thomas Meighan's latest Paramount picture, "The Man Who Saw Tomorrow, which comes to the Palace theater for three days, beginning Monday next.
 And some of the hardest acting that the good luck star has ever done is included in this story. which deals with problem of divided affection in a most unusual manner.
 An unusual cast surrounds the star. Leatrice Joy is leading woman. Eva Novak. June Elvidge, John Mill tern, Laurence Wheat, Theodore Rob- erts, as trick trader of the South Seas; Albert Roscoe. Alec Francis. Robert Brower-are some of the best known names.
 The Keith vaudeville bill for the first three days at the Palace will have an excellent line of entertain ment as the headline attraction is Jessie Blair Stirlings Seven Glasgow Maids" seven pretty lassies who bring echoes of Scotland right to ones very door.
 The Sunday night bill will present two very good photoplay attractions with popular stars in their new pie lures. Bebe Daniels will be seen in "One Wild Week." mighty interest ing story with punch and with an all star cast supporting her. The oth- CT will introduce Gareth Hughes new success, Don't Write Letters"
 Starting next Thursday, Rodolph Valentino will be offered in his new est production, The Young Rajah."
New Britain herald., 1922-12-02
NENyY NOTES OF THE SPOKEN STAGE THE SILENT DRAMA AND MUSIC
played by distinguished cast headed

played by distinguished cast headed by Billie Dove. The feminine contingent in the audience will be especially delighted at the gorgeous costumes that are worn,
 Although the management has nothing definite to announce at pres- ent, 1t is practically assured that with in the next few weeks some excep- tionally. good plays will be presented at the Lyceum These may be either road companies or musical comedy troupes.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-02

Caroline Lazzari, Metropolitan Opera singer, will give benefit con- cert at Woolsey hall in New Haven this evening for St, Raphael's hospi- tai. Her appearance in New Haven is her own contribution to the sur gical staff of St. Raphael's' and es- pecially pr. William F. Verdi, who by the supreme surgical art, saved her from death several months ago. Miss Anna Pagan of Kensington, is nurse at the St. Raphael hospital
New Britain herald., 1922-12-02

Theater managers often adVereise a play or picture as coming to ,nen respective theaters direct rom NC" York but one of the first true IT. stances of this will appear in Hart- ford next week. The Cat ana the Canary" closes at the National me ater in New York tonight and opens it's engagement on the yoad at
 cons, theater on Monday night.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-02

Hippodrome people are the children of theatrical people. This is account ed for by. the fact that the great per- centage of the performers, are vAmeri-' can born. Europeans are more likely to be performers generation after generation than Americans.
 "The Beryl Coronet" will be the next subject in the Educational Pic lures series on "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-02

of spectacles which pleased him and were evidently what he wanted. Be- cause he was anxious to keep the glasses which fitted him so we'll he forgot to nod his head but exclaimed Those are fine"
 According to figures collected at the New York. Hippodrome. 643 of the 1oS2 performers in Better Times" have other means of livelihood than the theatrical profession. Only 131
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25

Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. Swift and Mr..
and Mrs. Philbrook and son. Frank
Of Sidney; Mrs. Charles Trafton:
Mr.. and Mrs. William Trafton,
daughter Isabelle and son, Bernard of
Waterville and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Trafton also Of Waterville, Mrs. Yer
non circuit and little daughter of
Fairfield; Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Simpson
and Miss Blanche Clark of Oakland
and Mrs. Pearle Smith of Quebec.
Although Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford were
taken entirely by surprise their
guests found them equal to the oc-
casion and especially well prepared to
serve a dinner to so many unex
pected guests as Mr.. Clifford had re-
Gently returned from successful
fishing trip, they served a delicious
fish dinner which was enjoyed by
their guests. The day was one Of
great pleasure to all the guests and
the host and hostess as well.
Mrs. Wallace Martin and daugh-
ter, Myrtle of Boston, who are pass
ing some weeks in town, the guest Of
her uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Dinsmore and Mrs. Adm Will
liams of Boston, who is the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Cor
don, have been enjoying weeks
outing at Lake Wesserunsett. A part
OF the week Mr.. and Mrs. Dinsmore
were the guests at the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
BuRNHAM

Station Agent +. p. Sullivan has
returned from a visit of several days
passed with relatives in Providence,
r. I. His daughter. Miss Bessie
Sullivan, will remain in that city for a
longer visit.
Miss Doris Hunt went Saturday TO
Hartland where she has employment
with the family of John Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson Of
Clinton visited Sunday at the home of
Fl. f. Kinney.
Mrs. Sarah Snow of ROckland is
visiting friends and old neighbors in
the eastern part of the town where
she resided so many years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rowe of Port
land arrived Saturday for visit with
their son, Edward Rowe and family.
and with Mrs. Rowes sisters. Mrs
G. f. Gilmore and Mrs. Emma Fitz-
gerald
Mr.. and Mrs. Glendon Libby and
daughter, Betty. started Saturday
morning on their return trip to their
home in Detroit, Michigan, after
three weeks visit at the home Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard |. Lib
by and with other relatives here.
Miss Eleanor Giles of Clinton WIS.,
tied over Sunday with relatives.
DIR. Norman Thurlow and three
children of Fryeburg are visiting at
the home of his mother, Mrs. George
Berry. DR.. and Mrs. Thurlow are re-
ceiving congratulations on the recent
arrival of a daughter.
Barbara Edmunds, the little four
year old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Edmunds. who is i'll from
trouble with her hip, is improving.
Mrs. I. P. Written and daughter,
Miss Helen Whitten-of Clinton were
IN town for the day Saturday.
Work on the interior of the new
school house began Monday with the
commencing of lathing.
Mrs. Mamie Fisher of Portland.
Oregon. who is visiting her mother
Mrs. Mary Smedbcrg, has been pass
ing several days with relatives and
friends in Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
WINSLOvv

The Winslow Congregational SUNDAY
school Will hold its annual picnic the
Z5th at Garland's Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Matheson of
washington, d. c. is a guest at tho
nome of Mrs. p. L. Matheson on tho
Cushman road.
Mrs. Roy Marsh and children or
bangor are guests of her sister and
husband. Mr.. and Mrs. John perro
Patterson avenue.
Miss Ethel Howard, who is at
lending the Bates summer scboo,
was a weekend guests of her mar
ehts. Mr.. and Mrs. John Howard on
the Augusta road. =
MISS Marguerite Cushman Of tho
Cushman road passed the week end
IN Portland and Old Orchard Tho
guest of relatives and friends
MISS Olive Smith of Litham stree.
VINO Is working in Augusta. passed
sunday with friends in town.
Arthur Bassett of Manchester ~
H., son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Ros.
sett OF the Bassett road. was serious-
~ injured recently. While alirhtin,
from an electric car, he was struck
ana knocked down by an automobiIo
Miss Sadie Thomas, who has been
stopping for q few weeks at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
PERSONAL MENTION

Oscar Bosworth of East Madison
was in town on business, Saturday.
George D. Young of East Madison
was in town Monday. on business.
George Kicker Of Cornville was in
town on business, Monday.
Mrs. Alice Salisbury of Canaan was
in town on business, Monday.
Russell Landry of Norridgewock
was in town Saturday on business.
a weeks vacation, which she is en-
joying at Lakewood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Culling OF
Mercer were business callers in
town, Monday.
Morrill, Hoxie has returned from a
weeks visit with relatives in Boston
and with army friends in Somerville.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Rubin of Toron-
to. Canada. is in town visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest l.. Savage at
their home on Water street.
Victor Dysart, who is employed at
the local store of the Central Maine
Power Company, is having vaca-
ton from his duties.
Miss Lee Marshall, who was the
guest over Sunday of Miss Jennie
NORM, returned Monday evening, to
her home in Waterville
Frances-Costelo and Myah Rodden
motored to Medford, Mass, over the
weekend, in the Costello car, and
returned Sunday night.
Walter S. Wyman. treasurer of the
Central Maine Power Company, and
his private secretary, Miss Ballen-
tyne. of Augusta. were in town on
business Saturday.
Miss Arlene Burnor left Monday
morning for Augusta, where she en-
tered DR.. Cobb's private hospital.
where she will submit to an opera
ton on her nose.
Mrs. Phebe Holmes of Los Angeles,
California, arrived in town Monday,
and is the guest Of her niece, Mrs.
Albert Libby and her great niece,
Mrs. Archie Cote and families.
William Steward, who has been a
surgical patient at the Somerset hos
pita1 having been operated upon for
appendicitis. returned Monday to his
home on the Back Road to Waterville.
Olin valliere, Bernard fashion
and Alfred Turcotte have returned
from very successful weekend
fishing trip, which they passed at
Lake Parlin.
Mrs. Lottie e. Wilson, who has
been passing several weeks with her
son and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Wilson, at their home in Athens.
has returned to her home in Philadel-
phia, Pa.
CLYDE Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin P.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
'Sk0WHEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, t:,a.. 81, :'
Pi Sigma Boys Club

An interesting meeting of the Boys
Of the ri Sigma club was held in
their assembly room at the Bethany
church, Saturday evening. Linden
Savage gave an interesting account
of the big ball game he saw between
Boston and Detroit, while in Boston.
Smith Ames, who has just returned
from a week spent at the Y. NJ. C. A.
Boys Camp at Winthrop Center. told
of the camp life and pleasant ex-
periences which the boys are having
at the camp.
The speaker Of the evening was
Walter d. Berry, Colby '22, who
was in town the guest of Joseph
Coburn Smith, who spoke to the
boys on most important subject to
them Base Ball..
After the meeting delicious re-
refreshments of cookies and lemon
ade was served and a jolly good
time was had by the large number
boys present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
AIonzo D. Jones Of Bangor

Alonzo ID. Jones died at 1857
O'Clock Sunday morning at his home
80 Parkview avenue. Bangor. sue
cnmbing to n heart trouble which
Obliged HIM to relinduish active bus
mess two years ago. and nc had been
confined to his home nearly year
some "a years ago Aionzo Jones took
over the wholesale business. his
brothers having the retail market 10
the business. Following the death Of
aired T.. and the retirement by u
heaith OF Charles s.. six years ago
Aionzo ID. bought out the market in
PICKERING square and so became head
OF the entire business. as president
ana treasurer OF Alfred Jones' Sons.
concern now widely known and
oating from its establishment in 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
PERSONAL MENTION

Judge Elmer w. Sawyer Of North
Arson was in town. Saturday on
business.
Mrs. r.. y. Hicks and Mrs. Roy
Hicks OF Hinckley were business
callers In Skowhegan, Monday
Miss Blanche Is. Pollard has re-
turned from Portland. where she
has been on a business trip for a few
days.
Miss Adcline Lemelieu and Miss
Maryan Pooler of Fairfield have been
in town for n few days visiting at
the home OF Wallace Bilodeau.
Jackie Widder. Clarence Whiting
and David Halves, who have been
enjoying an outing at the Y. NJ. C.
A. Boys Camp at Whit op, returned
home Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Lambert Of
Sandy River and their guest, Mrs.
Jennie f. Knowles, OF Manchester,
n. r.. were In town Saturday even
Ing shopping.
Miss Emma Kincaid OF Lewi~ton
arrived In Skowhegan on the noon
train Monday. TO visit with her
nephew and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
kincaid.
Miss Borlce Chase returned from
Portland. Saturday afternoon, after
visiting in that city with Miss Doris
Hindman. On Monday Miss Chase
resumed her duties as clc : at the
once OF John w. Gigsins, register
Of deeds.
Mrs. Granville Reed and daugh-
ters, Carolyn and Elijah IN, who
have been In Portland visiting with
Mrs. Reeds sister and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Bachelor returned
home on the afternoon train, Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gilman Of
Wakefield. Mass. who have been
visiting with Mr.. Glman's uncle, Mr..
Charles Gilman In Halloweli. were In
town the last Of the week calling on
friends OF Mr.. Gilman who Is q
Skowhcgan boy.
Mrs. George Haskell and children
Of Bridgeport. Conn. arrived In
Skowhegsn Saturday and went to
Cornville. where thev will be the
guests Of Miss Ada Monroe and Miss
Mabel Han Of Waitham. Mass. who
are passing the summer at their Farm
IN Cornviiie.
Mrs. Lettie Weston OF Augusta
has been in town the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. G. Jerome Abbey OF Maai-
son avenue. and went With them by
automobile the first Of the week, TO
Ocean Point. where they win pass
n week with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
eedeeiey OF watervilie, who are en-.
joytnG July there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
Canaan Grange

Officers were elected for the annual
Canaan Grange fair to be held Sept.
i'm Canaan Grange Hall at the reg
ular meeting Thursday evening, as
follows: Dean Salisbury. president;
Leland Jewell, vice president: Lettie
Foster, secretary: Leona Y. Cooley
treasurer; William Nelson. Everett
Cooley. Mabel Gardner. Ella Mason
and Fred Mason trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25

home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Bell
in Benton, has returned to the boms
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Thomas on ~he Garland road.
William Jakus, Harry Wood. and
w. s. Laughton have had lightning
rods placed on their buildings the
past week.
Alton Merron and Miss Sadie Mer-
ron were guests of relatives in Oak.
land, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rhoades q,
the Bassett road, accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. Orlando McKechne of Wat
erville. motored to Dover and Fox.
croft Sunday, where they passed the
day with Mr.. and Mrs. McKechnie
and son Raymond McKechnie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
Currier- Savage

Monday morning at 9 o'clock oc-
Cured pretty wedding when Miss
Letha Bernice Savage, older daughter
of Arson Savage and the late Lydia
Bernice Savage, became the bride of
Frank Roselelt Currie, son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Currie of Bloomfield
street.
The ceremony in which the single
ring service was used was performed
by the pastor, the Rev. George Mer-
rlam. The bridal couple were at
tended by the brides younger sister.
Miss Marguerite Savage and Miss
Doris Whittemore. The bride wore a
handsome white organdie dress and
white satin hat. The bridesmaids
We're both dressed in white.
MIR. and Mrs. Currie left directly
after the ceremony on a wedding trip
to kineo. They will upon their return
reside with the groom's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Currie have large
circle of friends who extend all good
wishes to them upon the marriage
and wish for them many years Of
happiness and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
Funeral of Mrs. Phiion1ine PooIer

The funeral service for Mrs. Philo-
mine Pooler, the widow of Active
Pooler, who passed away at the
home of her son, Louis Pooler on Mil
burn street Friday morning, after a
few days illness, was held Monday
morning at the Notre Dame of
Lourdes church of which she was a
communicate at 8 o'clock and was
conducted by the pastor, the Rev.
Father j. Louis A. Renaud. The
burial was made in ST. Mary's Cath
Ole cemetery on North avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
Somerset Real Estate Transfers

Real estate transfers in Somerset
county for the week ending Friday,
July list, were as follows:
Anson-Laforest H. Smith of An
son to Mary A. Smith of Arson.
land in Arson, being farm and
buildings where Smith now resides.
known as the Ben Lane farm. for
merly owned by Albert Moore.
George w. Washburn of Arson to
Edward l.. Hight of Madison. land
with buildings, beginning at the
southeast corner of lot No. 5 on plan
of houselots made by Turner Bus
well on June Sth, 1887. Zebrina c.
Gilman of Madison to Everett II.
Burns of Arson, land with buildings
in Arson, bounded on the south by
county road leading from Arson viii
lage to West Mills in Industry, con-
tanning 70 acres. formerly owned bv
Mary i. Gilman; End, lot of land
lying on southerly side of road lead
ing from Starks through Arson to
New Portland containing 100 acres.
formerly owned by Dumont Hilton.
Frederick NJ. Messer of Arson to
Philip G. Ingalls, of Arson, land in
Arson on the southerly side of coun-
ty road leading westerly from An
son to and by the Hilton or Mantor
corner. formerly owned by Ellen s.
Messer and Jennie +. GreenIeaf:
right of way to said Ingalls, land
and across Somerset Agricultural
Society's land, lying next southerly.
Cambridge-Fred Z. Stilson of
Cambridge to Lizzie L. Huff of Cam
bridge. land in Cambridge village
known as the Freeman Gilman place
on road leading from Cambridge to
Parkman; md. also right to take
water by an aqueduct or water pipe
from well on former homestead of
George f. Newell; also right of way
over land formerly part of home
stead lot on Spear street, formerly
owned by Charles W. Smell.
Canaan-Helen s. Tobey of
Stoughton, Mass, to Charles p.
Beach and George l.. Tobey of
Stoughton. Mass, land in Canaan.
bounded on the north by Cooper
Spring road and easterly by town
line between Canaan and Pittsfield,
formerly owned by l.. c. Webb.
Cornville-Ralph l.. Collins OF
Cornville to Frank n. Davis of
Dover, land in Cornville bounded on
the east by county road leading