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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Augusta Men Receive War
Department ASSIGNMENTS

The following Augusta men who
are officers in Reserve Corps have
been assigned to the 3S6th Infantry.
9th Division, U. S. Army. by special
orders received December 18th: LIST
Lieut.. William T. Hanley, assigned
to Hq. 3rd Bn. as Adjutant. COM
handing Bn. Hq. Co.
end Lieut.. Arthur F. Tifin, as
signed to Hq. Co. 3rd Bn. as COM
handing communications platoon.
End Lieut.. Herbert A. Folsom as-
signed to Hq. Co. Bird Bn as supply
officer.
The 3S6th Infantry is a reserve
regiment and the above assignments
have been made for the purposes of
organization as outlined in the plans
of the War Department. The com
manding officer of the 3S6th Infantry
is Col. Albert Z. Greenlaw Of Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
WINSLOW
Christmas Entertainment at Warren
School


School
The Christmas tree and entertain
ment held at the Warren school I'M
der the supervision of Mrs. Evelyn
Mason the teacher, was a decided
success. There We're about sixty
present. Sixty invitations were sent
out besides an invitation to the
school board to attend, bat only one
member, MIR. Charles Wilson, who
always displays a great deal of in
terest in the schools. was present.
The program consisted of Christmas
messages by Henry Rood. "Jimmy's
letter to Santa Claus. Dean Hodges;
Confidence Elmorc Wood: Il won
del if it is Christmas yet" Hilda
Wood: "A present to yourself" Car
rol Wilson. The next number was
a little farce entitled "a Model
Christmas" the characters in this
being Barbara and Billy Horne,
Lloyd Miller. and Herman Garland,
Carleton Hodges, Carl Horne, Fay
lenc Hodges. Marion Horne, Amber
Jakins. Recitation, est. Nick" Dor
othy Reed; "A Bethlehem Christmas"
Marjorie Reed; Baby Sister" Cyril
Garland. These We're followed by a
story play by six girls, which was
very pretty and heartily received by
the audience. This last number was
presented at the Grange hall last
evening, and will also be given for
the benefit Of the Benton Sunday
school.
At the close of the entertainment
four very pretty selections were
played on the Victrola, and then the
presents We're taken off the tree by
Edwin Wilson and Merton Thomas.
Everybody was remembered with 4
corn ball. these being the gifts to the
school for this purpose, by Mrs.
Hodges and Mrs, Wilson. At the
final thing a community sing was en-
joyed and the guests departed at a
late hour. The children's gift to
their esteemed teacher. Mrs. Evelyn
Mason, was a beautiful fountain pen
mounted with gold. This shows in
what high esteem she is held by her
pupils, and they win all be glad when
the term begins after New Years.
And here it may be we'll to men,
ton in behalf of Mrs. Mason, that
a great deal of the success Of these
entertainments are due to the splen-
Gid showing OF interest manifested
by tho children's parents, and their
willingness to help out.
Fred Rose of Waterville was
business visitor in town, yesterday.
The daughter born recently to Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Ellis has been named
Louise Hughes Ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Johnson of
Pittsfield and Edward Littlefield, who
makes his home with them, were
guests of relatives in town. Friday.
Wesley Wilson has arrived at his
home here to pass the Christmas
holidays. Mr.. Wilson is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and is
a student of the University of Maine
NJ OrOnO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
MUNICIPAL COURT
Oakland Man Arraigned on Charge
Of Passing Worthless Check

A. NJ. Alexander of Oakland was
arraigned Friday before Judge Cony
at the municipal court, upon COM
plant of Willard Whitaker of Lib
erty. He was charged with passing
a check upon Whitaker to the amount
of s142.32. which was later found to
be worthless. The check was drawn
upon the Messalonsliee National
Bank of Oakland. Alexander pleaded
not guilty and the case was con-
tinued until January Is. upon re-
quest of Attorney +. Gallert for the
complainant. that he might produce
an important witness. Alexander
was released upon personal racogniz-
ancc in the sum of 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

The pupils Of the Leighton school
held their annual Christmas tree
Friday afternoon at the school
house. The occasion was also a WIS.,
iting day and many of the parents
were present. After the presenta-
ton Of two original plays, Doubt
ing Santa Claus" and THE Christ
mas Surprise" by the students, the
Christmas tree was held, all Of the
children enjoying it to the uttermost.
The AFFAIR was under the supervision
OF the teacher, Edna Knowlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Carol Singing Planned
For w. G. T. L. Christmas
Observance BY Local Legion

The members of the local W. c. T.
U. met Friday afternoon at the read
ing room at the Y. NJ. c. A. in regular
session. The meeting opened by
singing Rescue the Perishiug." Mrs.
Arthur Titus at the piano.
The devotional service was con-
Quoted by Mrs. George Gay. consist
ing OF scripture reading and prayer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
ANNUAL MEETING

Notice. is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the First National
Granite Bank Of Augusta will be held
1t the Banking rooms of said bank. on
tuesday. January 9, 1929, at 10 O'Clock
\. NJ. for the choice of Directors for
tie ensuing year and the transaction
OF any other business which may le-
sally come before said meeting.
December s, 1922. dec9-16-o3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

church was held in the church YES
try Thursday evening Plans were
also made by the mems committee
for a supper to be served in two
weeks.
Mead j. Baldwin OF Colby college
arrived home Wednesday for the
Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

The following students at the Lew
iston school have not been tardy nor
absent during the past term: Ella
Creasey, Charlotte Jestings. Sylvia
Jestings. Clifford Jestings. and Lewis
Benner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
LOCAL NOTICE

The 0. n n. club will hold an
apron, food and fancy articles sale
at Il. Insraham's store on Water
{street. Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Harry Lawrence of South Gardi-
ner, was . business caller Friday In
this city.
The Press., 1922-12-14
Greeting Gifts for Your Christmas List...

Boxed Gifts with appropriate verses. Each one bears the marks of quality in the gift, it's packing and destinctive box. A set of Graters, thre. A real help in
 the kitchen, z5c. Set of Four Wood Spoons, $1.5O. Spatula and Fork. The last word in efficiency, $2.25. Stainless Steel Gems. Grapefruit knife and kitchen knife, $1.5O Fairy Crystals from the Sea, for your fire, soc and $I %. Crumb Tray and Scraper Hand decor ated, $l.5O.
 Pastel Crayons in turned wood contain CT, $I.OO.
 Orange Pekoe Tea in quaint packages, 6Oc soc, $1.5O. Mahogany Candesticks with hand dipped coIored, $2.75, $3.75, $4.75. Surprise Bag filled with Toys, $2OO. Wonder Bubble Box, contains two bub- blers, two rubber bibs and fairy soap enough for untold bubbles, $1.5O. Wedgewood Fibre Cups, tumbler size
 with lids for preserving, 60c. Hundreds of other boxed gifts, dainty
 and2useful priced from 25c to $99 !Ql0l
The Press., 1922-12-14
HOLLAND

Aaron Pratt was with his family here for Or~Sunday.
 Plans are being made for Christmas entertainment at the church.
 Miss Lena Adams of Mapping spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. I. T. Jewett.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Carpenter of Hartford spent the weekend with William Agard.
 MT. and Mrs. I. Boards of Hartford have been spending several days at the Steele House."
 MT. and Mrs. William Overman and daughter, Eleanor, and friend were in town Saturday and Sunday.
 The Christmas sale and supper Sat urday evening given by the Ladies of the Federated church was a great success.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Palmer and son, Royce of Manchester spent Sat- urday with Mrs. Palmer's parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert Shaw.
 The girls of Holland will practice tasketball on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, This change is because of the junior prom. at the Rockville high school, which many expect to attend.
The Press., 1922-12-14
In Front of Their Eaees.

Roy Barkes, three-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. George Barkes of Colum- bus, Ind, had never seen an elephant until recently, when a circus exhibited in the city. Roy was taken by rela- tives to see the parade. He had never seen a circus parade, either, and was enchanted with the different attrac tions as they passed before him. Final ly a herd of elephants came plodding along. They caught the eye of the youngster, and his expression of ec- static admiration changed to one of astonishment. 70, mother" he shouted, 'look at the funny animals with their tails in front of their faces. s."-Indian- apolis News.
The Press., 1922-12-14

Mir. and Mrs Philip Dow and son, Donald spent the weekend visiting friends in Hartford.
 Miss Marion Lee was in Springfield over the weekend visiting with her sister, Mrs. Hattie Lee Halmon.
 There will be dance with prize fox trot at the Italian hall on Satur- day evening, with music by Scussels orchestra.
 Miss Maria Mullins underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Johnson Memorial hospital last Tues day mornings
 The tenements in the third story of the Arizona Block" are now com plete, and are ready to be occupied. The garage in the rear of the block is also finished and will be used by the Hudson Garage Go.
 The s. H. s. basket ball quintet was defeated in South Manchester Tues day afternoon by the State Trade school team, 12 to 10. The game was very fast and good pass work marked the playing of both teams. The score at half time was to 4 in favor of Stafford. The total amount received for the Red Cross drive is $1SS1.71 Of this s1094 was for membership of National Red Cross association. The local Red Cross receives one half of the mem bership fund, $547, and $2S7.71, the amount over the membership, a total of $S34.71.
 Grace Church Notices-Sunday ser vices: holy communion, S.15; morning prayer. 10; holy communion, Litany and sermon 1O.30; evening prayer and sermon at o'clock. There will be evening prayer on Friday evening at 7.30, and holy communion on Saturday at 7.30 a. m. The Knights of Wash ington will meet on Thursday of next week at7.30 D. m.
 The American Bond association have formed an 0ut-Post committee in town which is made up of the fol- lowing: Chairman, Francis s. Brick, Arthur Melbourne. Richard Murray, Mrs. Sadie Chaffee and Mrs. Arthur Cady The committee will hold a meeting in the library tonight and form plans for publicity work and for future activities.
  school they are celebrating two we'll earned victories, which they won over Monson, Academy last night. The girls won in the preliminary by a score of IS to and the boys won ty a onesided score of 30 to 12. In the preliminary Miss Siswick and Miss Andrelsky were two scoring stars while Miss Argenta played a great defensive game. The boy's game started with. rush and at the be- ginning the local lads started on a steady run for a onesided victory. The coaching of Jed" Pallanck cer- tainly showed up we'll and the credit of the victory is due to his untiring efforts with the team. The team used some very good plays and had excel lent passwork and played the Mas sachusetts boys to a standstill in every way. The summaries:
The Press., 1922-12-14

The mystery of several breaks in tn past two or three years has ap- pa rently been solved by the arrest of three boys, one of whom it is alleged, has made complete confession.
 The semi-annual business meeting of the Young Peoples Society of the Christian Endeavor will be held Thursday evening at 730 o'clock in the home of Raymond s. Bugbee. Ralph Chaffee, second honor pupil of the last graduating class at Con- necticut Agricultural college, has ac- cepted a position as manager of the Chapman farm in Hampden, Mass, and will move there immediately with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Chaffee
 Somers grange has elected the fol- lowing officers: Master, Mahlon P Avery; overseer, William E. Schofield; lecturer, Alice E. Galbraith; steward, Martin Lucas; assistant steward, Elm erson Davis; chaplain, Mrs. c. M. Ga ger; treaserer, John Hunt; secretary, Mrs. B. M. Garbraith; gatekeeper, Henry Farnum, Ceres, Susan Lucas; Pomona, Mrs. Gladys Comstock; Flo ra, Beatrice Slater; lady assistant steward, Mrs. William B. Scof1eld.
 The assessors, Ernest S. Fuller, Ralph D. Keeney and Louis A. Cow dy, have completed the grand list Taxable property of the town totals $1,249,074, which is an increase of 10 per cent. on buildings and $25 per acre on tobacco land The principal items of the list are as foIloWs:-379 dwelling houses, $356,473 446 barns, sheds etc, $175,56S; nineteen stores, shops, etc., $22,-352 nine mills, $153,- $40; IT ,481 acres land, $287, ,132; 323 horses, $25,45O; 1855 neat cattle, $49,- 22O; sheep, swine and poultry, $975; 236 automobiles, $78,275; furniture, jewelry, etc., $S,55O; farming inn plements $1O,975; goods of merchants and manufacturers, $59, 100; other tax able property, $6,400.
The Press., 1922-12-14
WELLINGTON

Will ert c. Ruby has recently pur- chased an extensive tract of wood and timber of George Rounds.
 Miss Lillia Fenton, who has decided to take a respite from teaching, is vis- iting her sister, Mrs. w. c. Ruby.
 Lieutenant Rose Parazek and Pa trol Leader Mildred Mirtl have charge of the social at the Sunday school rooms Friday evening.
 The children have had a delightful season of sliding down hill on the icy snow crust, but the rain and fog have spoiled the fun, for this time.
 Patsy, section boss on the rail- road, who is having a house built on the Riyer-FOad, and his wife are housekeeping at Mrs. Bentley's, we are told.
 The R. F. D. of Tuesday brought no daily papers, and such an omission L IS a wholesome effect of showing how dependent we come to be upon these faithful messengers for our knOwl- edge of world affairs,
 On Friday evening the 18th in the SundayschoOl rooms of the church the Girl Scouts will give an informal en- tainment and social for the benefit of the Sunday school Christmas tree. There will te a short program, games and refreshments. 10 cents admission will be charged. Come and help the Sunday school and have pleasant evening. Doors open at 7.3O. The Boy Scouts will meet the same even- ing at 6.30 at the parsonage.
 Miss Gardner returned Saturday from visit to the home of her broth CT, D. B. Gardner, of Rockville and left on Wednesday for vacation that will include a holiday visit to her | brother and family in New Haven, and to several of the many homes in many places where her presence is always welcome. Friends here trust that the much needed change may be pleasant and beneficial. MT. White took her to Willimantic, where she took the train, thus avoiding 8 leng wait.
 The interesting sketch of Julius P. Maine and the tidings of his death has been se generally copied, as the many copies sent testify, that the copy of his last bequests will also be received with interest by readers of this column. Nothing testifies to his loving interest in his native town as much as does the bequest to the l pretty and interesting Village Hill cemetery. If few of the many peO- pie of means whose ancestors lie in the Old Hill Cemetery were like minded, that wonderful outlook might easily become one of the most beauti- full and interesting points of interest in this part of Holland County.
The Press., 1922-12-14
TONG CHIEF BUSINESS MAN
LsonU Row, Not a Bit Like Character N e'a ia the >"MqNisa"'-has
 No Gun.

What is your conception of a Chi nese tong leader2
 A sinister person of poker couns tenance, with Hopping sandals and flowing Silken robe out of which he can whisk a snicker-snee or a pistol with Maxim silencer-the minute he gets you in the revolving passage, who kidnaps girls and hires gunmen, and who can call vast yellow hOrdes from nowhere by merely clapping his hands?
 That's the kind of tong leader de- picted in some motion pictures and novels, says the Detroit News.
 Now meet MT. LeOng Row of San Francisco, who recently visited the Detroit branch of his organization in the course of a transcontinental tour of inspection.
 There is nO' austerity, nothing cryp- tic, about Mir. Row. He greets you with smile and joke and a hearty handclasp. He is dressed like an American business man and conducts himself like one, His English is prob ably a little better than some business mems. You can search him and find no sword, knife or firearm, and no guards attend him as he walks about the streets: He will tell you that the purpose of his tong is not the shedding of blood, but AmericaniZa- tion,
 Tt is quite droll," says MT. Row, Ito meet Americans who think all tong men are walking arsenals, and are out securing for victims from rival tOngs. The treatment we get in literature and in the theater makes us laugh, but sometimes 1t makes us angry, too. Such caricature of honest, industrious, law-abiding Chinese in the United States is wrong. Probably it Is due mainly to ignorance; most Americans do not appreciate the true character of the Chinese.
 ''It is the purpose of the tong which I have the honor to head to break down these barriers of prejudice be- tween white and yellow Americans. and bring each to know and under stand the other. In the English lan- guage our tong is the Chinese-Ameri, can citizens alliance.
 It is a progressive Chinese society. l whose control is in the hands of Amer ican-bOrn Chinese. We are working to bring Chinese into closer social con- tact with the other Americans,
The Press., 1922-12-14
world,a Lnrnsnt Boiler

A boiler capable of heating 1000 eight-rOom houses has just been placed in operation in Detroit. It measures 19 by 26 feet inside, and the height from the grate bars to the top of the pipe coils is 35 feet. It can turn 100000 pounds of water into steam in a single hour, requiring 12 tons of coal to accomplish this feat.
The Press., 1922-12-14

x x
 MT. and Mrs Edgar H TuttIe of Hancock, New Hampshire tlTe guests at the parsonage.
 MT. and Mrs. w Wallace are receiv- ing congratulations on the birth of a daughter, born at the Johnson hospit- al, last week.
 AIvah Sands is employed with Thomas Harmon on the James loty instead of the Burrill lot, as reported last week.
 The special Grange meeting, to have been held Wednesday evening of this week, was postponed. The date will be announced later.
 w. F. Maine and Son have purchased the standing timber on that part of the Russell James farm west and north west of the road.
 On account of storm, icy conditions of roads, and few cases of illness, the demonstration by Miss Sara E. White, scheduled for last Tuesday, was called off.
 Raymond Hathaway was i'll for a few days last week, but is out at work again this week. H. R. Howard is on the sick list but is hoping to be out again soon. Ralza Horton is about his usual duties again, after few days of enforced rest.
 The Christmas social, held at the hall last Friday evening, was smaller in attendance because of the unfavor- able weather, but the hOstesses, Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Kostur, who had made the hall and tables as attractive, may feel that a financial success was scored and a very pleasant social time enjoyed. The handkerchief sale netted $1240 and the whole proceeds of the social were over $19. A friend also sent a voluntary contribution of five dollars to be used for the Christ mas tree, thus raising the fund to nearly the required amount-$25. The committee for the Christmas tree are as follows: To procure tree, Messrs Nelson and Ralza Horton; purchaser of gifts, Miss Grace Tyler; recitations, Mrs. George Heck, Mrs. Ida G. Moore, Mrs. Ella c. .Barrows; trimming tree and church, Mrs. George Kostur, Mrs. Mabel Horton, Mrs. Raymond BarroWs, Miss Florence Barrows, Miss Inez Booth, Miss Julia Heck, Miss Mary Coolidge, Harold Booth, Lawrence Moore, Clare Gau- dette, Fairman Howard, George Cool idge; music, Rev. H. A. Coolidge.
The Press., 1922-12-14
FIsh EradIoates Scarlet Fever.

The Mexican version of "have you little fairy In your home" Is ''have you little fish in your homer"
 This arises from the use of a pecu- liar fish, of the mammalian species, that eats the mosquitoes and "wig- glers" in water, thus preventing the spread of yellow fever. All bodies of water in the city are stocked with the fish, which are provided by health au- thorities. In this way the mosquitoes are kept down and yellow fever al- most eradicated.
The Press., 1922-12-14

BOWIlnB NOLtS
 After five weeks of steady bowling the Warren's team is still leading the league with the Merchants team a close second. The Independents won three straight games this week and have climbed from the cellar at the expense of the Clerks who now hold down that position. The new develop ing star, R. Amprimo has bowled high three strings of 345 pins which puts Hans Hansen's former record in the background. He is also leading the league with an average of 1O9 pins The standing of the league to
The Press., 1922-12-14
seauenee and consequenee.

AS showing how the combination of drink and driver works out, we give the terse report of Ben Quinn, an In dian of Kansas. He said: "First mile too slow took drink of booze; next mile faster, took another drink, last mile very fast, took another drink i; then saw bridge in road, turned out for it"
 Ben is now in the hospital with a broken arm,-Boston Evening Tran script;
The Press., 1922-12-14
Water Lilies as Food.

From the Iowa conservation board comes the suggestion that we grow water lilies as a staple article of food. It is claimed that the lily, when peeled and boiled, is as farlnaceous and taste fII1 Rs inc nOfatO
The Press., 1922-12-14
EarIp crusaders Used stIIIs.

Few prohibitionists, says the scien- tif1c American, are aware of the shock ing fact that the vogue of the still in Europe was due to the original Crusaders, who took kindly to this eastern recreation and brought back with them recipes and methods that made the still as popular an institu- tion as the royal jester-and doubtless helped along democracy by making it hard at times to distinguish the king from the clown.