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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
Library instruction
Program Under Dept.
Extension Service

A two day group meeting for Lib
rary instruction, conducted by the
Bureau Of Library Extension of
Maine State Library will be held at
Skowhegan on Thursday and Friday,
May % and 26. All the sessions will
be held in the Library parlors with
the exception of the lecture to be
given on Thursday evening by Henry
E. Dunnack. State librarian, which
will be held in the auditorium of the
Bethany Baptist church. This lee
ture by Librarian Dunnack is one for
which a fee and travelling expenses
are usually paid to secure, there will
be no admission on Thursday eve
ming of next week and the public Is
cordially invited to attend.
The program for the two sessions
follows:
Library parlors, May 25 and 90
1000 A. NJ, opening: 1870 A. NJ,
reference and periodical lectures:
1100 A. NJ. practice work and con-
ference; 200 P. NJ. library publicity.
Sweet are the Uses of Advertise
ment." This lecture to be followed
ny ulSCuSSIOH VI iHStuOuS
used in the libraries represented:
an exchange of ideas. It is hoped
that each one present will take part
in the talk.
Bethany Baptist church-SOO p.
NJ. lecture. Books and Life, by
Henry f. Dunnack. State librarian:
$50 A. NJ. State Aid and Standard
ization. Each point will be read.
explained. discussed. Directions for
filing stipend report blanks and cer-
tificates. Each librarian should be
present whether her library now re-
ceives State aid or not. 1870 A. NJ,
use of the State Library by Public
Libraries; HOO A. NJ. lectures. prac-
tice, conference: 200 p. NJ, reading
for librarians. Desk Books" Lib
rary Helps" ETC.: 800 P. NJ, "Pubiic
Libraries and Public Documents" by
Marion Brainerd. assistant librarian
Maine State library. To be followed
by discussion; 7.30. book selection.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
Priscilla Rebekah Lodae

The regular meeting of the Pris-
ella Rebekah Lodge was held in +.
o. o. +. hall Tuesday evening with
a large attendance. The business
session opened with the noble grand,
Mrs. Elva G.. Green, presiding and
the routine business was transacted
with dispatch.
Other business was the decision of
the date of the special meeting for
the children which is called Chill
dren's Night. This is to occur on
Monday evening, May Goth, and the
following committee was appointed
to make arrangements for the event,
which is an annual one of much in
terest to- the Rebekahs: Chairman,
Mrs. Nellie r. Copp; otl er members
of committee, Mrs. Helen Downs,
Mrs. Gertrude T. Green and Mrs
Minnie Wheeler. All children of I.
o. o. F. and Rebekahs who wish to
program are requested to meet at
the /. o. o. f. hall Saturday after
noon at o'clock.
Announcement was made of the
Rebekah District meeting which will
comprise Rebekahs from Norridge-
wock, Madison, Athens and Skowhe-
gan. which will be held at Madison
on the End of June (F'riday) and all
wishing transportation or to go on
the Somerset Traction line are re-
quested to notify c. n. Bragg.
The next regular meeting will be
Gentlemens Night and the following
t,.n 10
ed to direct this important affair in
the years calendar of the lodge
meetings and to which it is hoped
every gentleman belonging to the
Rebekahs will be present: Chairman,
Mrs. Ethel Christensen, Miss Edith
Barrow, Mrs. Hazel Keenc, Mrs Lena
Keith, Mrs. Myrtle NJ. Lamb, Mrs
Laura X. Twadell, MIS-. Bessie Plum
mer, Mrs. Lena r. Blackwell, Mrs.
Lila H. Bessey, Mrs. Nellie r. Copp,
Mrs. Rose c. Sawyer, Mrs. Jeanie
Weller, Mrs. Leila w. Healey, Mrs.
Hattie Moore. Mrs. Myrtle Priest,
Mrs. Inez Thomas, Mrs. Mabel Wash
burn, Mrs. Francis Gordon, Mrs.
Belle Gates, Mrs. Grace Huff, Mrs.
Dora White, Mrs. Lila Perkins, Mrs.
Ida NJ. George and Mrs. Agnes Par
sons.
The Rebekahs are to serve the sup
per at tho night Of the I. o. o. +.
District meeting which OCCURS on
Wednesday night of next week and
the following committee was appoint
ed to have charge of the supper: Mrs.
Annie Oddly, chairman, Mrs. AlfreLa
Cool, Mrs. Louise Furbush, Mrs.
Sarah +. Dyer, Mrs. Lena Blackwell,
Mrs. Florence Locke, Mrs. Sylvia
Arnold, Mrs. Ella Jewett and Mrs.
Mary Eames. Walters appointed are:
Miss Margaret NJ. Chase, Miss
Mildred Beale, Miss Velma Viles,
Miss Anne NJ. Caswell, Miss Arlenc
Burnor, Miss Blanche Jewett, Miss
Dorice Chase, Mrs. Ora w. Valliere,
Mrs. Charlotte T. Tarbox, Mrs. Kath-
lene Cheny, Mrs. Mamie Ellis, Mrs
Zelia Nalliere and Mrs. Lila II. Bes-
Sey.
The program was arranged and
carried out by the ladies of the
Pioneer Past Noble Grand Associa-
ton, who were the hostesses for the
evening, the meeting being the an
nual Past Noble Grands' meeting.
The first number on the program was
the presentation of q play in which
the scene was an Office Of an employ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18

the First Baptist church where he
attended divine services in his boy
hood closed. this church having fed
Grated with the Congregational
church recently. And mentioned his
regret on finding the Little Brown
Schoolhouse filled with hay on a
visit here in 1874.
Mr.. Pratt remembers many Of the
former residents some of whom have
passed away and others who have
moved away. He spoke of Calvin
Cleveland and his family, who re-
sided on Baptist Hill, Miss Ella Ste
vens of Cambridge, Mass. who has
for many years spent her summers
at Bloomfield: Samuel Coburn and
his daughters, one being the late
Mrs. Mantly T. Pooler and others.
Mr.. Pratt is not a college man.
although a professional man. having
fitted himself for the law, his chosen
profession, by actual experience in
law offices in Milwaukee. Wis, where
the family moved in 1866. Mrs. Pratt
was from Maryland, being Miss Mar
garet Townsend of Baltimore.
They have two sons, both of whom
took their college course at Williams
college. Mass. John B., Is a mining
engineer and at present. is located,
in Calcutta. India. and Henry T.,
who is manufacturer Of paper and
is located in the home city of Mil
waukee, Wis.
Miss Helen Pratt, sister of Mr..
Pratt. whom some will doubtless re-
member and who made her home in
the Pratt home in Milwaukee, died
two years ago.
Skowhegan citizens are always
happy to welcome former residents
and those who have the recollections
of happy days of childhood spent
here and Of haunts which will forever
be dear to them and many will be
interested to know Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pratt visiting here and will wish
for them happy sojourn in Show
hegan and one which will add pleas
ant recollection of Skowhegan, it's
hills and valleys and the beautiful
Kennebec river.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
Larceny Suspect Is
Taken in Woods,
Held for S. ]. Court

Myron =. Miller of Boston or Dor
chester, Mass, was arrested by Dep
uty Sheriff Crocker, late Tuesday at
Canaan and brought to the county
Jail at Skowhegan. Miller who is only
IS years old, came to Canaan about
three months ago. looking for en-
ployment and was hired by George
Goodrich. Tuesday morning, money
in the sum of 500 was missing from
ladies pocketbook in the Goodrich
home: Miller was suspected and
Deputy Sheriff Crocler was called.
When Miller saw the officer ap-
preaching he took to the woods, and
would not return when called.
Sheriff Mooers was notified and re-
sponded at once. accompanied by
Deputy J. T. Thibedeau. A plan of
action was made. it being estimated
that Miller would come out of the
woods at night at one of three places.
Miller did rs expected and Deputy
Crocker made the arrest at 10 P. NJ,
at the house OF one Of Goodrich s
neighbors.
Wednesday, Miller was before
Judge Elmer w. Sawyer of North
Anson. in the Western Somerset
municipal court, charged with lar
ceny of 500 from purse at the
Goodrich home. He plead not guilty
but was found guilty by the court
and held for the action of the grand
jury at the September term of the
supreem judicial court. Miller was
without counsel and the state was
represented by Sheriff Mooers.
This was but one of a number of
similar losses. in this same vicinity
and Miller was under consdera bic
suspicion in connection with these
other larcenys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
0WHEcAM LOCAL news,
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, Farmers s ;i
Personal MENTION

Mrs. Harry Moore OF Madison was
in town shopping Tuesday.
+. 9. McRae of St Johns. n. B..
was n business caller in Skowhegan
Tuesday.
Mrs. Carrie Fairbrother passed the
day Tuesday in Lewiston the guest
OF Mrs Charles Barnard.
Attorney Harold J. Phillips was in
Bangor Tuesda evening to attend
the meetings of the knights Of
pythias.
Mrs. Julia Brown and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Rila Mason Of Athens were
in town Wednesday and left on the
morning train for Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Tobey and
son. Arad motored to Jefferson Tues
day to call on Mrs. Tobey's father,
George Linscott an aged gentleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon \. Bailey of
Bald Mountain who were in town the
first OF the week on business, were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f. L..
Furbush. while in town.
Miss Theda Holman. the parole
matron Of the State Reformatory for
Women left for Portland on an Off
cial business trip Wednesday morn
ing.
L. ]. Runey. superintendent of the
Portland Division of the Maine Cen
trail railroad company was in town
on oficial business the first of the
week.
Mrs. Ella Haycock and son. Wal
ter left Tuesday on the afternoon
train for burlington. VT. where she
was called by the Illness of her
daughter. Mrs. Freda Altoona.
Mrs. william Doughty of Spring
vale. arrived in town Tuesday on the
evening train and will he the guest
in the homes of her uncles. Charles
Steward and Webster Keycs.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rolf who
have been living on one of the cay
ford farms in Cornville, were In
town Wednesday morning, leaving
on the g o'clock train for their home
In Gouldsboro.
Mrs. Emma Thiebaud who has
been employed at the home OF
Joshun +. williams on Mount Pleas
anu avenue mas COlnplt'tu HcI Nu'iVS
there and returned to Smithfcld
TUESDAY.
Miss Alice r. Parker the Skowhe-
gan Red Cross school nurse left on
the 3 o'clock train Wednesday morn
ing for Boston where she will attend
the New England Red Cross con-
vention.
Mrs. Fred Fellows who has been
passing three weeks with her daugh-
ter and husband. Mr.. and Mrs WAL
lace Corson at their home in Auburn.
returned home on the evening train
Tuesday.
Mrs s. c. Elkins and son. Harold
arrived In town from Waterville on
the morning train Wednesday TO
pass the day with her sister. Mrs.
Stilman Holmes at her home on Bap-
tist hill She was accompanied on
her return by her other little son.
Herbert. who has been in town the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes since
last Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
Weekly Crop Notes
Office of Agricultural Static

N.
Wakefield. Mass, May 13, 1922.
Temperatures have kept below the
seasonal average during the week. and
but little rain has fallen. Season is
generally backward and vegetation has
made but little progress in northern
areas. In southern New England
growth while rather slow, has mado
considerable advance. The per
cent OF plowing for spring planting is
somewhat above the ten-year average,
as rule.
Somewhat more than the average
acreage of spring grains has been
sown to date. and it now ap-
pears that at least the usual acre
age will be sown this season.
There is some indication that the acre
age of oats will be larger than that Of
last year.
The acreage Of hay will probably he
close to that Of last season. Meadows,
though backward in growth, are gem
orally In good condition except in Yer.
mont. due to the long continued
drought Of last year and the injury
done by recent frosts. the promise Of
production is generally poor. Pas
lures. also, are backward, but are
promising well in all states but Ver-
mont.
1t now seems probable that the acre
age of whito potatoes will equal that
OF last year though some uncertainty
exists in Maine where the poor prices
received for the last crop have left the
farmers in bad financial condition.
Fruit trees are now in blossom ex-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
Automobile Runs
Down Bicycle, Rider
Slightly Injured

Tuesday at noon as Thomas King
was riding on North avenue on a
wheel he was run into by Weston
Jewett of North avenue, who drove
by in an auto on the wrong side as
it is alleged and not seeing young
King on the wheel until it was too
late to prevent running him down.
King was dragged some distance.
He was taken to Somerset hospital
where DR.. L. A. Dascombe examined
him. He was badly bruised but
there seemed to be no serious in
jures most fortunately. Mr.. King
returned to his home on East Maple
street that afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
Lakewood Dances

The dance season at Lakewood will
open Tuesday, May 30th after which
there will be dances on every Tues
day and Friday night at Lakewood
Theatre for / e remainder of the cea-
son. Wallace's orchestra of Water
vile has been engaged and will re-
main at Lakewood throughout the
season playing each day for after
noon and evcninr dances at Lake
wood Hotel dining room which will
be used as dancing casino. The or
chestra will also be available to fur
nish music for the theatre each night
with the possible exception of Satur-
day night. and will play at the Ar
cadia Tea room. This is a new feat
ure at Lakewood to have a perma-
nent orchestra and is sure to be
greatly appreciated. Remember the
dances begin Tuesday, May 30th at
$3.50 P. NJ. and half hour car SER
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. THURSDAY MAY 1S. 1922.

ment bureau, with. Mrs. Alice s.
Baker acting as the officer In charge.
The lady desirous Of employing
help was Mrs. Lillian Smith. The
maids Fishing positions were:
Orish) Mrs. Susie Jacobs Swedish
girl) Mrs. Lila French, (negro) Mrs.
Violet V. Fogg, (American girD Mrs.
Mary NJ. Hurley. (Chinese All Loo)
Mrs. Ava Sheridan. ,plaiE Nary
Mrs. Nellie Chase, who was the girl
employed by Mrs. Smith. The cos
tunes added to the merriment which
the play caused.
The play was followed by a mono
logue given by Mrs. Mary Bailey in
negro costume. Famous women of
history we're presented by the fol-
lowing: History, Miss Alice z. Dan
forth: Joan of Arc. Mrs. Carrie
Bearce; Elizabeth B. Browning, Mrs.
Cora Hurley; Harriet Beecher
Stowe, Mrs. Emma L. Bickford;
Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. Ruth Eaton;
Jennie Lind, Mrs. Mabel Bragg. The
program closed with the singing of
Home Sweet Home, and was greatly
enjoyed by all present.
The hostesses served delicious re-
freshments of punch and waters. A
pleasant social hour was enjoyed
during the serving of refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
Kent's Hill Seminary

An orchestral recital assisted by
MISS M. Virginia Hewins of the ora
tory department and the Male Quar-
tet was held in Kicker hail Monday
evening. The orchestra is made up of
the following: Alice Folsom, Kineo,
lst violin; Franklin Strout, Readneld
lst violin: Bessie Young. Fayette. End
violin; Josephine Fogg, Readfield, End
violin; Alvin Thompson. Kents Hill,
lst cornet; Roger Lucas. York village.
2nt cornet; Mrs. Morse. cello: George
Albert Randlette, Monmouth. piano.
In the quartet Russell B. Ross of
Chebeague sang 1st tenor: Raymond
Agar OF Philadelphia. End tenor: Roger
Lucas OF York village, 1st bass; George
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
ST. ALBANS

Stanley Mower and family ~ CAM
bridge were guests = lday Afternoon
at the home OF Frank Hcrsoy. They
had been TO Watervivo 10 visit hls
father, Rev. I. B. Mower. His broth
or. Harold. who has a ranch in Tue
Philippine Islands. was there. li'
has lived in the Philippines for II
years and speak. very nighly Of ih'
progress made = r the people.
a. J. Parker is having his builC.nri
painted and VIII urlcigh Is hclp,n-
him.
Malcolm Parkn and his con
Orin. have taken the Job 90 paint tNs
Opera House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
CHILDREN IN SPRING TIME

Cleveland. o.. writes: my grand.
daughter was troubled with a Cough
for nearly two years. She took Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar and her cough is
now now gone. It loosened the phlegm SO
Honey and Tar is just what children
should have for feverish colds. coughs.
nsnuffies" and tight wheezy breathing.
BE sure to get Foley's 1t checks
Group ana whooping cough, too. Sold
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18

Littlehcid Of Ncwburyport. Mos. "a
bass
Tho program was Bs follows. a
Hungarian March. Llszt. ,uJ son,
without Words. Tscha.koWskf uttaes
tra' ta) ono Il,etiug IluLT. loo. IA
How Much Wood. Would Wun
Chuck. Chuck. Liudcrs, mIIc quartz.
taD Calm as the Night. Car. H.Im ti
Spanish Dance, MuzEuw urChr.ir
Happiness, T. Hartley Manners Na
Hcwins, Priests March from Ailll,
MCudclssOhn. orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
State SpirituaIist Convention

On Saturday, May goth and Sum
day. May 21st, the State Spiritualist
convention will be held in Skowhe-
gan. The bust meetings to occur
on Saturday and there will be three
services on Sunday, one in the morn
ing, afternoon and in the evening.
The meeting of the convention will
be held at the municipal building.
The music will be furnished by Miss
Fern Packard, pianist, and Miss
Ruth McQuillian, the vocal soloist.
The speaker is to be Miss Helen Tor
rey of Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18

The Girls Of the Skowhegan Girls,
Agricultural club are to meet at the
once OF 2 county agent Of the
Farm Bureau, G. A. Storer at the
municipal building Saturday after
noon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Allie
Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18

This Thursday afternoon the ladies
OF the Town Improvement Society are
TO hold a food s"le for the benefit of
the society. The sale will be directed
by the officers and directors who
make up the .utive board and
Will be held in the salesrooms of the
Skowhegan Buick company IN the f.
n. Merrill estate building on Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18
Special ConcIave De Molay Com
mandery

A special conclave Of De Molay
Commandery was held Tuesday at
the Masonic Temple with an attend
ance of 175. The orders of Red Cross
and Malta were worked before sup
per and the order of Templar after
supper.
A delicious lobster supper was
served by members of the Com
mandery with George A. Moore act
ing as chairman of the committee
in charge. Commanders from Jack
man, Corinna. North Anson, Madi-
son, Dexter, Pittsfield, Norridgewock
and Bingham were present and every
one pronounced the meeting most
enjoyable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18

Blinn Lamsden Of Reading. Mass,
arrived in town Tuesday night COM
ing on business and while in town
Mr.. Lumsden will be the guest of his
uncles and aunts. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Donaldson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry lies at their homes on Baptist
hill. Mr.. Lumsden is the son of the
late James Lumsden who was for
merly Skowhegan man and for
many years conducted the Southside
grocery store at the junction of West
Front and Main streets.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18

ASK for our IIt,Io bookle, TIT
Correct Use 1f Bond Papers" n''d "
Will mail II 10 you. Kenncboc JUuiu"
Print Shop.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-05-18

children's reading; reading in the
home. Please come prepared to talk.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

a pair OF pants and vest that don't
match. He's that busyl
like him best when he settles
back in his chair and reaches for
the gum box. That's my cue and
I go right in and help myself.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
MAKES 1921 REPORT

Plumbing Inspector Edward Nc
Kay submitted 10 the Street and
Sewer Directors yesterday the follow
ing comparative annual report for
1921 and 1922:
Total plans filed for new build
ings In 1921. rs. as compared with
l20 for 1920; plans to connect old
buildings. 1921. 1876. and 1920. 10;
plans to extend work in old build
ings. 1921. AT. and 1920. ass: for
alterations. 1921. 16. and 1920. IT.
Plumbing and gas inspections 1921.
1929. for 1920. 1879; preliminary
plumbing Inspections for 1921. 7S4.
and 1890. iii; final inspections for
1921, $50. and 1920. 963: preliminary
gas inspections. for 1921. %. and for
1920, ia; fnal gas Inspections, for
1921. 5s, and for 1920. III.
Total number OF jobs turned down
for defective plumbing in 1921, "a.
and in 1920. II; for defective gas
piping for 1921. and for 1920. 3.
Average candle power Of gas lights
for 1921. 2L7O. and for 1920. 1879
There we're IL gasoline tanks in
stalled during 1921.
The total number OF inspection Of
plumbing OF fixtures installed dur
ing 1921, 1898, and in 1920. Sill.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
REVISING INCOME TAX
FORMS CAUSES DELAY

WASHINGTON. Jan. 11.-slight
delay In distribution OF income tax
forms for incomes OF more than
$4,000. IL was stated last night at
the Treasury Department. has been
caused by attempts at simplihcation
OF the old forms
Commissioner Blair stated the de-
partment had been forced TO halt
its labors at simplihcation OF the
forms until Congress passed IN,
revenue meaure. AS soon as this
was done. he said. experts were put
to work and. the No. 1883 forms. al
those for incomes OF less than 5000
are known. were rewritten and sent
20 the printing office. Most OF those
bl@ks have been distributed. It was
said.
The No. 1870 blanks. for more
than $4,000. # Is believed. will b,
available within two or three weeks
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
is 1T HEYwARDq

lS 1T HElWAikDI
Whether you spell the name Hey
ward or Hayward doesn't make any
difference as far as the origin Is
concerned. FOR In either case it
carries the meaning Of keeper OF
the hedge. For hay and hey are
forms OF the word that has survived
In our language as hedge. meaning
an enclosure; and ward. which we
have In warden with the meaning
Of guard" The first Hayward or
Hayward, than. was an official whose
duty It was to watch over same en-
closure.
In this country Hayward Is much
more usual than Hayward. Hey
ward however. Is the spelling en-
ployed by Thomas Hayward. Jr..
signer OF the Declaration OF Inde-
pcndence; and apparently Il is the
spelling that persists In his family
He was born at "Old House." St
Luke's Parish, South Carolina. In
i746, and It was there that he died
after his eventful and useful career
He was a great great grandson OF
Daniel Hayward who came from
Derby. England. 20 South Carolina
sometime before 1854. The signcr'i
grandfather was drafted at ffteer
for service in the Yemassee war and
his father was a colonel OF provin
cial militia and a wealthy planter
The signer took a prominent part IL
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
JUST A MOMENT
DAILY STRENGTH AND
CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quinius.
(The Sunshine MANI

o God. we bless Thee that Thou
art the Father OF loving kindness
and tender mercy. Instiil into our
minds and hearts respect unto Thy
law and love and kindness. We
thank Thee for grace and truth
which are through Thy Son. Inspire
US with His Spirit so that our lives
shall be filled and overflow with
kind words and loving deeds. Smile
upon us that we may smile and help
others to smile. enabling US and all
men to forget the weariness Of the
daily struggle, the bitterness Of
grief. the pain OF doing without
things, the pang Of separation from
loved ones Help US to understand
that. kind and smiling by Thy grace
we have health within and wealth
without. Amen.
EDWARD f. WEAVER.
What thanks can we render to God
for an the joy wherewith we Joy?
Il THESs, III. ..
Harssl my soul how everything
Strives to serve our beauteous King!
wake and gladly sing thy part;
Learn Of birds and springs and flowers
How to useSthy noble powers.
The Christian life is a continual
renewal. but. only as we walk up a
mountain. is a continual ascent; and
IL the mountain is immeasurable,
then, OF course, the summit is never
reached; but il the ascent is ever
forward. it is a privilege. not a hard
ship. that we can continue to as
cend j. II. THOM