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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
c, OF C. ACTS ON
PROPOSITION new
STATE HIGHWAY

At a meeting of the directors of
the Chamber of Commerce held yes
terday afternoon 1t was voted to Pc
tition the State Highway commission
to route the proposed State road from
here to Belfast through Benton, AL
bion and Freedom coming into Bel
fast over Primrose Hill. This would
accommodate a large tract of coun-
try to the east of Waterville and
give them much better means of aC-
cess to the city.
1t was also voted to order 100
road signs to be made through the
winter and placed in the spring in
dicating the way to Waterville
throughout the surrounding country.
Belfast has already expressed its
willingness to cooperate with Water
willie in placing road signs between
the two cities, and a committee will
designate where these signs shall be
placed.
A committee Of five from the
Chamber of Commerce consisting of
f. x. Atwood, F.. M. Foster, O. a.
Meader, w. II. lockwood and Rev.
w. A. Smith was appointed to work
with a like committee from the di-
rectorate of the Sunset Home to for
muate a plan Of raising funds Tor
the establishment of home for aged
women at the Boothby estate. which
was requested for such purpose
under the condition that money
could be forthcoming to assure it's
permanency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
FALL OPENING
AT COUNTRY CLUB

On Thursday evening, Sept. ~, the
members of the Waterville Country
club will observe the opening of their
fall and winter program with dane
ing party at the club. The enter
tainment committee has already an
nounced very attractive program
for tie cohming months, with an az
fair of some sort, scheduled for each
month. and the members look for
ward to this series of dances with a
great deal of interest. AS an 1nno-
walton from the usual run of dances,
the committee has arranged spec
ial program of entertainment for the
opening. Babe Harrington's orches-
ira will furnish the music and our
ing the course of the evening.
cabaret features will be introduced.
Miss Lorette Rancourt, one OF the
star pupils of Carl Jean Tolman or
the Coburn Musical Department. will
play selections on the piano. and her
recent successes at musicales at Co.
burn, we'll warrant her place on the
program. The committee have been
equally fortunate in being favored
with dance numbers by one OF the
new local dancing teachers. MISS
Helen LaChance, who has been
studying dancing out of town TINS
summer, and who has already created
a splendid impression of her ART at
previous entertainments. The affalr
will he informal and 1t is fully eX-
pectcd that this opening of the winter
program will be we'll patroniZed by
the club members and their guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
Coal In Germany

There are two general grades OF
coal in Germany, the brown COAL ot
Ignite. and the harder stone, or
steinkohle. The brown Goals are not
good Goals as judged from American
standards. About three tons OF
brown coal would be required to give
The same amount of heat as one ton
of good American coal. About one
half of all the brown coal used III
Germany is made into brlquetteS'
These briquetteS are made by press
ing finely divided coal into Shapes
using pitch or other material as
binders. \ common sight In lne
rural communities of Germany is the
bent back OF q briquCtte vcnder VINO
walks from dwelling to dwelling with
these black bricks of fuel on his
back. The householder buys in small
quantities. and uses the briquettes
sparinglv in his peculiar porcelain
stove. Heat among these people is
luxury rather than a necessity. Inc
better grades of coal found in Ger
many are called hard Goals, but they
are not hard as we classify our
anthracitcs. most Cf it comparing
with our better grades of steam, gas
and coking Goals. 1t has about three
times the heating value of the brown
coal and is sufficiently varied IN
quality to find efficient usage IN
most Of the industries.
Germany has lately made Srca'
strides in it's methods of burning;
coal. both for economy in firing ano
in using inferior grades of coal
Gases which were formally allowed
to escape up the chimney are no"
utilized. Air preheatinS devices
have been developed beyond past
practice, and oven design has been
improved. Coal dust and even peat
are coming into efficient use because
of the intelligent application or THESE
improved burning methods. n COM
plete educational system has been
built up by the present German gov
eminent to encourage the use or
fuel-saving schemes for both IN
dustries and individuals. 1t Is reallZ
ed that the grade fuels must
be used wherever possible. so as 70
conserve the better grades upon
which the country's industrial we'll
being depends. There are many IN
dustrics which cannot use brown
coal. It is out of the question as a
locomotive fuel.-A. w. MacMlliah
in Popular Mechanics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

are fighting for principle as we'll as
victory. He paid tribute to Wood
row Wilson for his great policies
while president.
The final speaker Of the evening
was Hon. William r. Pattangall of
Augusta. In the first part of his ad-
dress Mr.. Pattangall said he had
just come from Boston where one of
the most important meetings ever
held regarding the State of Maine is
going on at the present time. He
added that this meeting was hear
ing on the consolidation of the New
England railroads.
Mr.. Pattangall said that some of
those at the hearing wished to have
the Maine railroads, one of which was
paying its expenses and the other
making a small profit to consolidate
with the bankrupt roads in Massa-
chusetts and Connecticut. He said
the governor of Connecticut and the
governor of Rhode Island had been in
favor of this consolidation. The gov
ernor of Vermont was not much in
terested and the governor of New
Hampshire did not wish to CONSOLE
date.
Concerning the Governor of Maine
Mr.. Pattangall said: "He was too
busy, so he wrote a letter, stating
that he had looked over all the prop
ositions an dfound all had merit. Too
busy strolling through Ganniston
park. declared the speaker with Chad
and the dog. You can tell Chad for
he wears clothes. You don't have to
tell the Governor for he will tell YOU"
In the closing part of his address
Mr.. Pattangall announced his can
didacy for Governor OF the State OF
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

produce. potatoes. dairy products, cut
flowers, potted plants and fancy ar
ticles.
Special premiums will be awarded
boys of 16 years or under for the best
displays of farm produce and to girls
of Is years or less, for displays of
cooked food, canned fruit and fancy
work.
On the grounds are stalls for cat
tie. sheep. swine and horses. Nearly
50 premiums will be awarded to own
ers Of fine horses and cattle and sew
eral prides are to be given for sheep.
lambs. swine. poultry and rabbits.
Cash prizes are to be awarded the
two farmers who have the best dis
plays of farm machinery. This de-
partment will occupy the center of
the grounds by the hall.
The purpose of the fair is to culti-
vate interest in agriculture and gen.
eral farm occupations. as we'll as to
| develop the feeling of good fellowship
amongst the townspeople. Everybody
is invited and assured a fine time.
Although out of town people are not
eligible to compete for prizes. dealers
in machinery are invited to attend
ground space being free In case of
rain the fair will be postponed until
the following Saturday.
The management consists of the
following: President, George s.
Shaw; secretary, c. S. Taylor: assist
ant treasurer. NJ. n. Taylor; marshal
| and superintendent of grounds.
| George Austin; superintendent of
hall. Mr. and Mrs. o. II. Davenport:
superintendent of horses, w. B. Has
| kell: superintendent Of neat stock,
Frank Taught
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
PATFOR GOVERNOR
(Continued from Pace One)

ing. especially in Maine. but she said
a solution was being worked out
through the formation OF the State
club.
What we need" declared Mrs. Elliot,
sis the training in these clubs. Be-
cause we have been franchised does
not mean we have become full-fedge
politicians. We are coming into the
party for service and not for gain
In the course Of her address Mrs.
Elliot paid tribute to the work of Mrs.
Pattangall in organizing the clubs.
Mrs. William r. Pattangall was the
next speaker and she gave report.
as national committee woman of the
Democratic Marty. on the work being
accomplished. She spoke of schools
being organized to train women to or
ganize the women for the Democratic
party, and she declared that Maine
would send a woman to one of these
schools She also mentioned the re-
gional conference to be held in Worces-
ter, Mass, on Oct. 20 and so, saying
that 10 or IL Democratic women would
represent Maine.
A collection was taken for the wom-
ern' club, which amounted to $40.7S.
Bertram G. McIntire of Waterford
was the next speaker. In the begin
ming of his brief address Mr.. McIn-
tire said the talk of the ladies should
be regarded as a sermon. He told
the men to look out or they would
fall behind in the organization work.
Mr.. McIntire referred to the i'm
portance Of the votes Of the women
saying that neither party could win
without them at the present time.
Mayor Tebbetts next introduced
Mr.. Redmond Of Ellsworth, who gave
a fine talk.
He declared that the Democrats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
SIDNEY FAIR OFFICIALS LOOK FOR
BIGGEST TURNOUT IN YEARS AT
ANNUAL OBSERVANCE SATURDAY

Saturday, Sept 90. is the day set
Tor the annual Sidney fair to be held
at Sidney Center. This will make
the And year that this event has
been held when thousands of people
from all over kennebec county come
to enjoy the fun and frolic of a rural
fair. All admittance is free. of
charge and the directors are sure of
the biggest attendance in the history
of the occasion.
There will be the usual crowd of
hawkers, takers. ice cream and "hot
dog" booths, as we'll as side shows.
A good baseball game with a liberal
purse is assured enthusiasts of the
bat. This will probably be played
between the married men and the
single. but it Is possible that some
outside team will be secured to meet
the local players on the diamond.
An interesting fea ture is the bicycle
race. the winner of which will re-
ceive a cash prize as we'll as the con-
testant that takes second place.
At noon a dinner will be served in
the Grange hall, followed by the
baby show in the lower hail. Prizes
are offered for the largest baby, eight
months old or under and for the
smallest baby five months old or
over.
After the baby show comes the
dance, one of the best attractions
Good music is promised all and the
floor has been prepared in good shape
for the sunlight hop" which will last
the remainder of the afternoon.
The supper hall on the first floor
of the Grange hall has been turned
into an exhibition room and prizes
are offered for the following displays:
Fruit. canned goods. honey. farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Agnes Ayres at the Colonial This
Eveninq-Hamilton Comes Back

Agnes Ayres at the Colonial This
Evening-HamiIton Comes Back
Mahlon Hamilton returns as a lead
ing man in Paramount pictures in
THE Heart Raider" starring Agnes
Ayres and coming to the Colonial
theatre this evening. Picture patrons
will remember Mr.. Hamilton for his
excellent portrayal of roles in earlier
productions of this company. His
part in THE Heart Raider" is an ex-
ccllent one.-adv.
CENTER-Thc mid-week service
in the Winthrop Center Friends
church, Wednesday evening at 100
will be conducted by Mrs. Janet C..
Towle.
EAST-Rev. and Mrs. Agnes Lyons
and little daughter, Joyce, have re-
turned from three weeks visit in
New Brunswick. Services were re-
sumed at the Baptist church on Sun
day.
E. C. Babbitt of Fitchburg, Mass,
is visiting at S. E. Packard's.
1t Is hoped that there will be a large
attendance at the Thursday club.
which will meet with Mrs. Alice
Waugh. on Sept. 9th at 2 o'clock.
Henry Pike is passing the week
with friends in Readfield.
Miss Katherine Jenkins of Temple
was weekend guest at A. B. Carr's.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Swift and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
Educational Rally
kennebec Teachers
Assn, Oct. 2

u announcement was made here
tuesday of the program of the edu-
Eitonal rally which will be held at
be Junior High school building in
{ais city Tuesday. Oct. ., under the
IGpiCes of the Kennebec County
Eachers Association.
The session will open with music
the Waterville High school or
fsstra, which will be followed by
b invocation by Rev. f. Pollard
mss The principal address at the
neral session in the forenoon will
L given by Miss Florence NJ. Hale
Augusta, State agent for rural
EuCation.
Principal Neal C. Merrill of Wa
Fvlle will act as chairman of the
tsslon of teachers or elementary
Tools. Addresses at this session
VI be mde by Principal A. w. Bige-
n Of Hallowell on Self Govern
nt in the Upper Grades" and by
is Mildred A Holbrook of Au-
Pa, on Number Work in the
1nary Grades"
addresses will be given at the
ialOn Of rural school teachers by
R. G. Cakes of Readfield on
ne Rural School PROGRAM" and by
US Marion Tapley n Oakland on
ne Rural Teacher and Her
aool'" Supt. r. G. Cakes of Read
will nreside at this session.
nncipal c. f. Taylor Of Gardiner
preside at the mre,.ng of the
hcners of secondary schools Ad-
uses at this session viii be given
principal f. b. Perkins Of Au-
ea on The High .-cnool-The
Hse Of Business" and by Prof. f.
Mariner of Colby college on
|lshsh, the Key to the Curricu-
aa' William ]. Thompson of
lIA China, master of the Maine
als Grange, will give an address on
Nuool Committee Relations to
aa Problems" and F. Harold
.uOro Of Waterville on School
aImlttee Problems" at the session
members of school committees
superintendents of schools.
W. W., J. W. Hamlin of Winslow will
,slde at this meeting.
.ae general session in the after
~ VIII open with music by the
s@rVllle Junior High school or
MA Addresses in the afternoon
,,s oe given by J o. Engelman Of
, s,S,alhgtsn. D. c., field agent of the
Senai Education Association, and
,, a.ul. Dallas Lore Sharpe, pro-
b, ,W Oh English at Boston Uni
ps ~ 4. Patten Of Waterville Is the
Ia 'ueht and G. p Stuart Of Fair
s.,! y me vice-president of the
4s'ec County Teachers Associa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
w. F. M. S. Enjoy
Annual Meeting

The Women's Foreign Missionary
society of the Methodist church en-
joyed their annual meeting and mite
box opening at the vestry Tuesday.
An old fashioned New England boiled
dinner topped off with doughnuts
and pumpkin pie, was served at noon
and 26 were seated at the tables to
enjoy this excellent bill of fare.
At the business meeting. Mrs. H. E.
Foster was reelected president; Mrs.
Roy Curtis. vice president; Mrs. +. E.
Webb, corresponding secretary; Mrs
George Macombcr. secretary. Mrs.
Roy Brown and Mrs. George Sturte-
want are program committee to ar
range the course of study for the
coming year.
The mite boxes yielded about $40,
with more to come later. Devotions
were led by Mrs. P. ]. Clifford, and
Mrs. Ruth Webb had charge Of the
mystery box. The October meeting
will be held with Mrs. P. ]. Clifford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
Good News For the Housewife


Linoleum- covered floors should not
be scrubbed more than three or four
times a year, asserts a writer in the
Popular Science Monthly, who de-
scribes simple method of treatment
for linoleum, which. it Is said. will
keep it clean and new with no
necessity for any attention beyond
an occasional busting.
First the floor should be scrubbed
thoroughly, and the surplus water
removed with mop or rubber
"squeegec." Then it should be waxed,
lengthwise and crosswise, with either
paste or liquid wax. Polishing with
a weighted brush is the next step
after which the polish should be
hardened by rubbing with a soft
cloth wound around the brush. The
last operation in the process Is
sweeping with a soft brush to re-
move bits of wax and lint.
This treatment. it is said, need
not be repeated for at least three
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

The driver of motortruck in
Pueblo, Colo, was seized with what
physicians diagnosed as appendicitis
few days ago. He was rushed to a
hospital, where an operation was per-
formed. The appendix was removed
and upon examination surgeons
found bullet in that organ. Upon
questioning the patient it was learned
that the bullet had been in the man's
body Is years. He was accidentally
shot by his brother when the boys
were young. Surgeons never located
the bullet and the lad was soon up
and around as If nothing had ever
happened to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
RECORD REGISTRATION IN YEARS
FOR single CLASS AT COLBY IN
FRESHMk AN Unit THIS SEASON

The largest class in the history of
Colby college has registered. accord
ing to a report issued by the regis
trar of the college, Professor Henry
E. Trefethen. The freshman class
which has ust completed the task of
registering at the office will exceed
the class of last fall by a consider
able amount, the present sophomores
claiming 202 for their class roll las:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

fall while the entering class this
year has already reached the 20
mark and it is expected that several
more students will register before
the end OF the present week. At the
present time the freshman class is
divided into 1913 men and 81 women.
the percentage of members Of the
woman's division being greatly in
creased over all previous years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

heart, on the part Of the Germans
regarding the execution of their OBJ
legations. Ii such change has taken
place. then it is thought here the
other steps toward a reasonable set
tlement OF the reparation question will
be comparatively easy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

few weeks with his grandmother,
Mrs. Emma J. Richmond.
The opening date at Readfield Fair
called a large crowd from the sur
rounding towns including Winthrop.
The officers of the fair were on hand
willing and ready to work.
Bert Wells of Readf1eld was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
Mrs, Marie Trahan

Mrs Marie Trahan, aged SO. died
at her home on Clinton avenue Mon
day night. She is survived by two
sons. Joseph and Aime. of Winslow,
and a daughter, Mrs. Quirion of Au-
custa. Funeral services will be held
morning. at $50 from the
ST. Francis de Sales church. Burial
will be at Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

The funeral of Bernard Poulin, who
died Monday night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Frank Bulger of Sum-
mer street, will be held Thursday
morning at 1915 from the st. Francls
do Sales church. Interment will be in
Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

It Is expected that zoo will be in at
tendance at the meeting of the Maine
League of Loan and Building Associa-
tons at Elks hall today. There are
80 of these associations in the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

daughter. Dorothy. Of Sidney were
callers Sunday at the Winslow farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. w. Boyd Of Gar
diner, who have been visiting friends
in this place. have gone to the village
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

Mrs D. Dufour of Fitchburg.
|,S, is visiting at the home OF
Eul Caron, AZ Elm street. Mrs.
flour has been spending the sum-
I'm with relatives in Van Buren, and
Nh return to her home in Massa-
|susetts within a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

+, 7. wiggin of Rockland was call
. :. me city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
ssCopal church met yesterday aft
moon at the home of Mrs. w. J.
I hbey Of Prospect street. The usual
ssness was held, followed by a
A Wial hour. Refreshments were
,yrad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26
Removing Stains


When securing knives and 1orks'
din cloth or cork in vinegar tnei'
in securing powder. and much dulchei
and better results will be obtained.
A few drops of turpentine on 9
wooden cloth will clean tan Shoes an M,
n drop or two of lemon juice VIII
give them a brilliant polish.
Moistcn a white cloth with VINE
gar. Rub gently over the eggs m n,
tended for market and all stains VIII
disappear. .,o
It is often difficult to cleanse the
kettle in which candy or icing mas ma
been cooked. To prevent TINS an
ficulty. fill the kettle with water, mn
mediately after the candy has neen
removed. Put on the lid and allow
the water to boil The steam VIII
loosen the sticky substance.
A grease spot can be removed 1ronl
a wool rug by rubbing briskly with
a cloth moistened with chloroform.
From The Designer Magazine.
At the end of 1922 the equipment OF
the French wool industry incluoeo
1857 combing machines, 2,z9Z'4o'
worsted spindles, 679,131 wooden SPIN
dies, and 55,409 looms, not including
approximately 10000 hand looms and
1,4OO carpet looms, according to re-
port received from Commercial Al
tache Chester Lloyd Jones, Paris. Inc
return of Alsace to France has adoeo
to the potential capacity of the coun-
try, and its equipment is now nearly
as great as before the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

,or,es Larkin of the Larkin
Wv store is in Boston attending the
- R. D. convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

william Flagg of Grove street re-
|.s,y lost fine collie dog. The
FINAL was struck by an automobile
h Silver street and died several
ls-rs later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

Ernest Poirier, Mrs. Alphonse
ts-ier and Mrs. Silvaine Poirier
sr. returned from a weeks trip to
Er,da where they visited relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

-.,ss, Baxter of Springfield.
hDeI VAS in Waterville yesterday
!. business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

40, Mason has accepted a po-
Dan, ~ Whitcomb's grocery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

VIC John kinielly and son, of
yard are visiting relatives in Wa
|,,rNle for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

norothea Dix Tent. d. A. r., will
III their regular meteing tonight at
n A picnic supper will be served
.s9n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

If, and Mrs. E. l.. Hegarty were
.Isrs at the home of NJ. H. Bailey
I sidney last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

Mrs. Walter Wing of Livermore
Falls is in town for few days.
All the schools in town will be
closed today to allow the pupils to
attend Readfield Fair.
Everett Barber was the guest on
Tuesday of his brother in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

N Brandon and c. II. Boughton
\ Portland are in town on a short
|tiness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

q. and Mrs. Frank L. Cameron
nmhridge. Mass. are visiting
'.as in Watcrville for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-26

n tones of Bangor was in the
b asterday on business.