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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21
SOMERVILLE

A statement comes from Mrs. Lila
N. Leavitt, superintendent Of schools
in Somerville and Union towns, that
the South Somerville school is closed
and that the item recently published
stating that the school is keeping
with an average Of four pupils, is err
ronious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

Three clowns, the Fratellini broth
ers. have been awarded academic
palms by the French government
in recognition of their services to
the public in spreading good cheer:
This is the first time such an award
has been made since the days of the
court testers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

w. II. Doran has installed fine
radio set in his home.
Hazel Gray has finished her work
with Mrs. Doran and returned home.
Allen Hilton and Mrs. Hilton are
passing the week in Boston the guests
of friends.
Rodney Bunker was at home from
Kingfcld over the week end.
Mr.. Durondore of Wayland. Mass.
is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ed.
Decker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

dell. Clayton Shepherd and Ruth
Cowan.. Those absent but one day
during the term were Walter Abbott,
Thelma Huntington and Erma Shep-
herd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21
LOCAL NOTICE

In the new delicatessen department.
at Weber e Hewett's today there
will be clam fritters, fish cakes,
French fried potatoes. cabbage salad
and cooked meats. Early orders for
Saturday are desirable for fudge
cakes, homemade mince meat ana
plum buildings. dec21dlr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

There will be no meeting of the
White Ray club this Friday evening.
Plans for the New Years party will
be made Friday of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21
House Destroyed
By Fire

belmont Bunker lost his fine farm
house Saturday night by fire. 1t
caught around the chimney. The
goods in the lower part of the house
were saved. but they could not reach
those in the chambers. Mr.. Bunker
has the sympathy of his friends in his
loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

The regular meeting of Clara Bar
ton, d. Of ", will be held this
Friday evening at G. A. r. hall. All
members are requested to be present
if possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21
NATIONAL HOME

officer of the day. Capt. Leroy
Sias.
George w. Wilkinson, late Co. K.
20, Me. Inf, has been granted dis
charge from the Home.
David Gleason has reported for
duty after enjoying a few days leave
with relatives in Boston.
Lewis E. Barton has been granted
a furlough to visit friends in Halo
well.
The returns from furloughs
Thursday were John Lunney from
Dracut, and Nelson Gentilley from
Manchester, N. H.
Frank s. Lawrence Of Portland,
late Co. L. 125, U. s. Inf, and Thorn
as F. CAREY, of Pittsfeld, late Co.
C, Il, u. S. c. A. c. have reported
for admission.
The moving picture program for
Friday evening will be. Miss May
McAvoy, Miss Lois Wilson, Elliott
Dexter and George Fawcett in "On-
ly 49," with a Kinogram and Sem
nett comedy, Nip and Tuck"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21
SKATES THAT SKID!

OAA1CS that oA1DS
You don't have to grease 'em to
make 'cm slippery. Folks with our
skates are always happy when
skating.
Big Assortment OF Skates and Conn.,
binatiOns with Shoes.
FIF1ELD'S BUSY BASEMENT
5000 topp. depot)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

Frederick w. Jackson Of Jefferson
was a business caller in this city
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

Don't forget the big dance-Christ-
mas night-Granite Cutters hall,
Hallowell-Smith's Five Pieces-Live
turkey given away. Confetti galore.
dec21d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

George Sheldon, a student at Bates
college. Is passing a few days at his
home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

Dance at Union hall Friday night
Music by Latno's orchestra.
dec20-21
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

will provide for illness incident to
childbirth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21

Passes have been granted to Ed
die Z. Pomerleau to Augusta; Mat
thias J. Dolan to Boston; David H.
Staples to Welchville: Henry j.
Thompson to Bangor and Jason Gill
to Livermore Falls.
Col. Roy l.. Marston of Skowhe-
gan was in Camp Thursday on Off
ical business.
Col. John A. Hadley. governor. has
returned from a short visit with his
sister in Machias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21
EI1neraI of Thomas !. RObinsOn

Funeral of Thomas j. Robinson
The funeral of the late Thomas J.
Robinson was held from the Home
chapel at 1890 Thursday, Rev. Il. L.
Phalen officiating. The remains were
taken to Gardiner for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

N. L. Bassett went to Boston,
Thursday on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-21
Fish for Today

Large fresh Mackerel, Finnan
Haddie, Cod, Haddock, Hake
FiIlet of Haddock, Smoked Fill
let of Haddock, Tongues and
Cheeks, Oysters, CLAIMS, Seal
lops and CLAIMS in the Shell.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12
DAGSBORO

On Thursday evening, January the
4th, the choir of the M. P. Church,
was re-organized. The following Off
GERS were elected: President, William
Williams; vice president, w. w. Bak-
er; secretary, Hannah Cannon; treas
urer, Mrs. Anna Chandler; chorister
Prof. Jefferson. A solicitation commit
tee was appointed to get new men,
bers enrolled.
Rev. Lynn has advised the choir
that it will not be obligated to render
service at the Wednesday night pray
er meeting. However, each member
of the choir is urged to be present at
every Thursday night rehearsal and
at preaching service every Sunday af-
ternOon and every other Sunday even
ing.
The chorister not being a member
of the church consented to assist in
the musical work only on condition
that all members be punctual in at
tendance both at rehearsals and SER
vices.
Last Sunday evening the choir did
splendidly, especially in rendering
the special music. The afternoon mus
ic also was very good too. We might
say that the chorister has advised us
that they will render special music at
each preaching service in the future.
Now members be prompt and punctual
and help your choir to draw people to
church, thereby uplifting the work Of
God.
Misses Gladys Adkins of Millsboro
and Ruth Hickman of Lewes spent the
holidays with Julia Steen.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Timmons have
daughter, born recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fred West enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Thomas and
Clarence Timmons and family to din
ner on Monday.
Miss Nellie West visited Miss Doro-
thy Williams on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Steen spent
Thursday with Mrs. Stems parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Timmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Thomas enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Fred West and
daughters, Lima and Nellie, to dinner
on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Chandler have
been entertaining Mr.. Chambers sis
ter and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor
of Chincoteague, Va.
Frederick and Lottie Timmons spent
a few days with their cousins at Rox-
ana.
Fred West and family had as their
guests on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Chandler, VIM. A. Steen and
Ward Cobb.
Mrs. Kate Williams visited her son
and family, Fred Williams, at Mills
boro, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and
daughter, Evelyn, were visitors of
Otis Belts and family Sunday.
Virginia and Grace Lingo spent
Saturday with Isabelle Chandler.
Misses Nettie and Lille Timmons
and George Jones were entertained to
supper Sunday evening by Miss Marie
Hudson and brother, Ivah Hudson.
Miss Hettie Stevens of Millsboro
spent the weekend with Miss Annie
Fisher.
Lorenza Smith and daughters, Mil
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12
Blanchards Station

There will be a box and shadow So
cial at Adamsville school house on
Wednesday evening, January 18th. Ev-
erybody invited. Come out and have a
good time. If Wednesday evening
should be stormy, come out the next
clear evening.
Rev. W. D. Short will start his re-
viVal services at the M. 2. Church at
Greenwood next Sunday evening.
Mrs. Annie Mitchell and children
have moved to near Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart r. Gibson are
the happy parents Of fine daughter.
Jacob Hatfield has gone to Phila-
delphia where he has accepted a po-
sitiOn.
Miss Emma Todd of Bridgeville,
spent the weekend with her father,
Harry Todd.
Mrs. Harry Flurer of Greenwood is
sic kwith side pleurisy.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

that the people of the church who
were not present Sunday should know
what treat they missed The pas
tor, Rev. Lynn, emphasized very much
thoughts on "Discipleship for the
Lord" Attention was called to the
meaning of "Discipleship" and then
how people could qualify for fellow
ship" with the Lord. In the evening,
however, the pastor held his audience
in strict attention to his discourse on
'The Power Of Prayer"
The author again would like to say
that with such ministers in our pull
pits verybody-church member or not
should find himself or herself in
church next Sunday. Let every M. E.
member boost Rev. Eldridge, by being
present at the M. 3. Church Sunday
and every M. P. member be present
at the M. P. Church next Sunday and
lend helping hand to Rev. Lynn. In
this way DagsbOrO can let her light
shine and develop the Kingdom of
God.
On Friday evening, January 18th,
there will be held a debate at the
school house on, Resolved, That the
American People Should Voteg by
School Districts and by Mail"
Trick not lest va ho frichad
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

dred, Pauline and Blanche and Elwood
Williams, all of Salisbury, Md, and
Miss Gertrude Hudson were visitors
of Mrs. Della West on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul West and Miss
Pearl West were callers in Bridge
vile the past week.
Mrs. VIM. Chandler and Mrs. Ebe
Chandler and daughter, Marjorie are
on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fisher entertain
ed quite a number of their friends and
relatives to a big dinner Saturday.
About forty persons were present.
Mrs. Gertrude Brittingham spent a
part of last week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Layton of Car
ey's.
Mrs. Roxie Baker and two children
of Philadelphia have been spending
some time with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. C. Wingate.
Mrs. c. c. Brasure is circling
among friends in Baltimore, Md.
The ladies of M. P. Church will
hold a festival in the town hall Sat-
urday evening, January 18th. Come
out and help.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Chandler were
callers to the home of their grand
daughter, who is ill at Selbyville. Her
child was thought to be dying with
pneumonia.
The Dagsboro people are being
much pleased with the excellent SER
mons delivered by our pastors, Rev.
Eldridge and Rev. Lynn. The author
by way of depression would like to
say that our people should be much
gratified to have men of such calibre
in the ministerial service. AS the au-
thor is a M. P. supporter she feels
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12
SHAWNEE

Mrs. Garnet Newell spent the week
end with her sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Moore and family of WilliamsVille.
Earl Belts and Guy Lemex spent
Sunday at Union.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Knotts and
daughter, Sara, also Mr.. and Mrs. }.
Camper Anderson, of Magnolia, spent
the weekend in Philadelphia, Will
mington and Camden, N. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hopkins of Far
mington, spent Sunday with his bro
ther, Ernest Hopkins and family.
A. C. Howe is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Calhoun and
Catherine Calhoun Of Lincoln spent
Sunday in Bridgeville.
Don't forget the special Christian
Endeavor program at 1880, January
14th. Everyone come. Sunday school at
2 o'clock. Preaching next Sunday at
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

A delegation of the Milton Good
Roads Association visited Dover on
Tuesday to urge upon the legislators
the necessity of appropriating funds
for the furtherance of good roads in
Delaware, and incidently, to ask that
Milton be placed on the work to be
done this year.
Mrs. Blanche Johnson is spending a
few days in Philadelphia.
IL you are sick, take Chiropractic
A Adjustments and get well. Anna
K. Gregorious, Chiropractor. Offices:
Milford and Dover. sS-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12
Too Good TO Live.

Too Good to Live.
Some people make such a virtue
of their virtue that it seems a pity
t"at they can't die before being led
into temptation.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

Trick not lest ye be trlcked.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
Remember
the Time
BY Jack Casey.

w Err liked to go to yer Aunt
Nellie's fer tea because
she always made her bis
cults with milk instead o. water,
an they was soft an flaky an
would melt in yer mouth an her
milk pitcher was green crea-
ton with gorgeous red flowers
on it. an it would hold a quart,
an yer thought it was lovely in
the center of the table.
Lawrence Hayden was learnin'
to be a runner, an every night
he'd go up to the cemetery with
two or three of you kids an prac-
tice the 1O0-yard dash in the
gravel driveway. An yer'd stand
around an encourage him, an
then marvel at his nerve when
he'd get under the water spigot
an take a cold shower bath,
standin' in his birthday suit in
the moonlight with all the somber
lookin' headstones seemin' to mar
vel at him in awe, an the tiny
flags on the veterans graves
seemin' to bristle an flap with
indignance. An the spout he'd
stand under an battle was one OF
those kind with a long canvas
snout an was used to fill the
waterin' carts that wet down the
cemetery, Oak Grove avenue an
New Boston road.
They didn't have only the barrel
kind of waterin' carts, drawn by
one lone horse an driven by one
lone man who sat crouched up
against the barrel. Yer'd be lynn
on some cool lawn on a hot, dusty
afternoon in yer bare feet when
one of these waterin' carts would
come lumberin' along an yer'd all
shout an run out an walk along
with it in the spray at the back.
An how cool the water felt on
yer feet.
They always gave away ball
an hat or scholars companion
with a new suit, an yer Ma would
never go back to trade at a store
II they didn't throw in a pair of
quarter suspenders. An yer'd ask
yer Gran'ma what little girls was
made of an she'd say, Sugar an
spice an everything nice: that's
what little girls are made Of"
An yer'd say, What are little
boys made off" an she'd say,
Snakes an snails an puppy dogs
tails; that's what little boys are
made Of"
A big sour pickle was a penny
an yer could get twelve nice new
'.miggles" for q cent.
REM MBER?
It'll SAY YER DO.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
Careers.

Michael Patrick Henry Pell
Loved a girl named Annabel,
When war broke out he sailed
away
To fight for ninety cents day:
While Richard William Joseph
Burr
Held down a desk at sixty per;
Mike was wounded in the strife;
Now Annabel is Richards wife.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
Famous Shines.

Five-cent shine. Bald head.
Feminine nose. Moonshtne. Sill
verware. Dime in the dark.
Ensagement ring. Shining up
to the boss. Light in the. wife's
window, Jack Jackson.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
Word To the Wise.

Always make your speech shnt;
at a banquet. IT you talk too
long the guy next to you may
make away with your cocktail!
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
a DANGEROUS Sign.

When a girl sends you oceans
Of love" it's time to begin look
ing for a life preserver.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

Preacher denounces girls for
rolling their stockings. says a re-
port. But it looks to us that
while we roll ours the girls have
q perfect right to roll their own.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

On August 5. 1860, the Theater
Association of America an
nounced that all guardians Of
stage entrances would be pro.
Vided with monkey glands.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
Famous Shines.

Five Five cent shine. Bald
head. Feminine nose. Moon
shine. Silverware. Dime in the
dark.
Engagement ring. Shining up
70 the boss. Light in wife's win.
dow. Jack Jackson,
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
A Matter of Necessity.

Never put your fingers TO your
lips" advises a health expert. But
what else can you do when your
wife starts telling you the family
secrets?
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

Flirts are just as plentiful as
ever. notwithstanding the blue
laws. And there's at least one in
every office. Didn't I catch Mabel
looking them over yesterday?
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

The Department of Agriculture
reports there are several million
less horses in the United States
than last year. And the banks
report there are that many more
mortgages on the old home to
make up for it.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

Rolly still insists that ne has
elected me to get his meals and
wash his dishes. But I tell him
that IL I hankered for that sort
Of q job I'd apply to some res
taurant.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
The Third Degree.

L used to think I'd like to be
A writer Of the first degree;
But after criticisms I've heard
It looks as il I'll get the third.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

On March 20, 1892, a New York
barber was fired by the boss of
the shop for talking to the Gus.
toners too much.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

If / had a Pomeranian / don't
think I'd worship him to the ex-
clusion OF the human race.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

"Petting parties are about as
popular with me a. the mumps.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

In the springtine the young
mans fancy turns to thoughts of
walk-up flats and installmen;
houses. Not for mine!
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

No woman car. afford TO be a
trump unless she's outrageously
rich.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

The fellow who brags about mis-
earnings all year round, usually
Is stricken dumb when confronted
by the income tax collector.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

You've got to admit that the
flapper is doing her share in
keeping the world on its toes.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

Sometimes ! think there are a
lot of office boys who are wiser
than their superiors and the In
side stuff they know would make
your hair curl.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

On February 90. 1923, a De.
troit cake-eater broke his en-
gagement with a girl because
she insisted on wearing a low-cut
evening gown.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

The boss son isn't 50 stuck UP
as his sister. He's not bad look.
Ing when he smiles and his left
eye has got the winkums.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
a Word Ia. the wise.

Never bow to lady while
wearing a full-dress outfit. Your
shirt might crack.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
BELIEVE IT?

On November 81. 1922, the pro.
prietor of a Boston poolroom
refused to let the boys play
Kelly pool because he didn't be-
ieve in gambling.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
THEN AND NOW
BY Les Conklin.

BY Les COnlklln.
~ oAH starts agitation for
N larger merchant marine.
24ss B. c. First ship
subsidy.
Jabal builds the first tent. 1850
3. G. Origin Of Boy Scout move
ment.
First dancing steps taught, 1884
B. G. Two. hundred new ones
come into vogue. 1928.
EricthoniuA introduces the first
chariot, 1886 b. G. Greek news
papers forced to add two pages to
sporting section.
Invention Of the diving bell,
$40 B. C. Mack Sennett invents
the diving bellies. 1919.
Sultan Of Turkey finds that he
hasn't enough money to buy
dresses for his wives, s42 A. D.
Solves problem by inventing the
Turkish towel.
MINIS established in England.
$50 A. D. Englishmen make
money faster than they evey did
before.
Invention of the subway, 1898.
Sale of corn-plasters increases
500 per cent. in two months.
a rS a. A.. xv3.o
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

On April 81, 1914. chorus girl
was signed up by Harvard Uni
versity to give a course in inter-
pretive dancing.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

The shy girl isn't quite 90
much that way as you might be-
lieve. She's simply doing her
stuff
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
JUST IN FUN

A GREAT many fellows never
a knew how far out three
x n miles was until they tried
to get beyond it.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

The telephone company has
come to point where it is never
out of wrong numbers.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

Some people would rather be-
right than President. out you
can't convince William Jennings
Bryan of this.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07

.'Gimn1e'' d . good word e you
don't overwork II.
The Washington times., 1923-04-07
Flips From
A Flapper
b. FIOssie FIapper.

luA5NsA - -
- TITLE MISS q. has got
wonderful MIR 81 silk stock.
- ings. And that opinion Is
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-11-15

clubs and other organisations. That
we are well on our way towards our
goal of IS per cent sign-up is
evident from the fact that our MEM
bersh;p has mounted from 800 to
1000 in IL month";"
Frank o. Lowden. chairman of the
recently formed National Advisory
committee and owner Of several
farms in Illinois, has spoken in vari-
Gus parts of the country in favor Of
the cooperative plan. cooperative
marketing of wheat already 10 exert
ing beneficial effect on the gen.
e4al market and next year will Be Z
tremendous factor in the agricul-
tural situation" he said in q recent
talk in Minneapolis. Regardless Of
any temporary measures that may be
taken for relief of the wheat farm
ers, the only permanent solution for
them is cooperation.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-11-15
CAMPAIGN WILL BE LAUNCH
ED BY WHEAT GROWERS

Approving budget of $250,OO0 to
be used for financing cooperative
marketing associations in the wheat
growing states, the National Wheat
Growers Advisory Committee, head
ed by former Governor Lowden, in
conference with representatives of
the American Wheat Growers Asso-
ciated in Chicago last Monday, de-
cided to launch campaigns immedi-
ately in Indiana. Kansas and Neb-
raska, and to send assistance to CO.
operative organizations now operat-
ing in Colorado and other western
states.
From the farmers standpoint this
is the first move of Importance to
occur since the national conference
Of wheat growers and cooperative ex-
perts that took place in Denver
Oct. 30th, according to Joe Plum
mer, Akron, president of the Colo
RADIO Wheat Growers association.
eve intend to supplement the aid
given us by the Lowden committee
with an intensive local drive for men,
bership that will have for its aim
the securing of majority wheat pool
in Colorado before next harvest" !"
Mr.. Plummer said. "Direct assist
ance in the sign-up of farmers has
been promised by business and civic
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-11-15
THE COST OF CIGARETTES, Fl.
NANCIALLY, PHYSICALLY,
MENTALLY, MORALLY,
AND SOCIALLY
By Mildred Beadle

The cost of cigarettes is more than
one would suppose. Each year the
government pays twice as much for
fire protection as the fires cost. In
1916 the cost for fire protection was
100000. From fifteen to twenty
per cent of all fires are caused by
smokers; therefore they impose tax
of over $50, 100000 on the country.
Most of this is from cigarettes alone,
for they are very extensively used.
Another cost is the land that is
used in the cultivation of tobacco.
Two million acres of our richest soil,
which should be used for food stuffs,
is now devoted to tobacco culture.
The waste Of labor in the differ
ent forms of tobacco manufacture
is amazing. There are about 2OO.-
900 900 people employed in it's man
ufacture. $4,000 retatil dealers sell
it, and 325,000 farmers are engeged