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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-27
Annual Family Gathering

One of the most pleasant family
gatherings was held Christmas day
at the home of Mrs. Frank Laney
on Lawton street. Mrs. Laney en-
tertained her children. grandchil-
dreh and great grandchildren at q
chicken dinner. Mrs. Laney- was as
sisted by Mrs. Fred Laney, who with
her husband make their home with
her.
The following children were her
guests: Mrs. Zenaide Gagne, Mrs.
Mary King, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Ile-
clair, George Laney, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wardell Laney, all OF Skowhegan:
William Lahey of Gardiner. Frank
Laney of Lynn, Mass; also Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Laney, who make their
home with her. The grandchildren
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Du-
mont, Legir King, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre
Trial, Miss Leona Leclair, Laurier
Leclair, Miss Ernestine Laney, Mas
ter Linwood Laney, Misses Geneva
and Virginia Laney, Master Edmond
Laney, Masters Joseph and Arthur
Gagne. The greatgrandchildren
were: Eugene. Florence. Gabriel,
Leon and Paul Dumont and Armand
and Jeanette Trial, all of Skowhe-
gan: Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Bolduc
of Watervil1e and Miss Ruth Norton
of Gardiner were also guests at this
dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-27

The regular meeting of Somerset
Grange occurred on Thursday eve
ming. There was aa Ght1atmas tree
and entertainment. Byron Verge of
Portland was present and sang several
Of his songs which were much en-
joyed. The master gave. a, report OF
the State Grange. The following ON
GERS were elected for next year: Mas
ter. Eugene watson: overseer. A. A.
Cheviot; lecturer. Mrs. Lillian Ames;
steward. Edwin Gilman; chaplain,
Mrs. Helen Estes: assistant steward,
Leon Watson; treasurer. Fred Jewett;
secretary. Mrs. Helen. Stevens; Ceres,
Mrs. Cora Watson; Pomona: Mrs. Myr-
tie Cheviot; Flora, Mrs. Emma Albee;
lady assistant steward. Doris Green;
gate keeper, Walton Nell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-27
community chrastsnas Tree

The community Christmas tree
which was illuminated on Friday
night for the first time has been q
source Of much qualification to the
people Of Norri6gewock. On Christ
mas eve the special exercises were
held and were witnessed by hundreds
Of people who had come from the out
lying districts, as we'll as by all, who
lived in the village limits. All avail.
able space in the square was filled
with teams and automobiles and peo-
pie standing. At 6,45 and again al
Z o'clock the church bells were rung
The procession of singers started Of
the Baptist church and marched to the
tree where carols were sung by a fine
chorus of rs voices. The scene was
beautifully illuminated by red fire and
by rockets which were. set on by the
Boy Scouts. -
Santa Claus. impersonated by H. d.
Burgess, was present and distributed
bags of candy and pop corn to the
children. Much credit is due Mrs
Dorothy Folsom Henderson, who
started the project of a community
tree for Norridgewocis and who worked
untiringly for it's success and to Mr.
Trip OF the Central Maine Power
Company. who wired the tree fol
electric lights without charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-27
ailman.Rogara

A quiet wedding occurred on Nom
day afternoon, Dec. "a. at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rogers when their
eldest daughter Edna Elizabeth. was
united in marriage to Harvey Libby
Gilman. The single ring service was
performed by Rev. James Taylor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-27
Christmas Service Of DeMolay Cop,-
ss1 n nSlnrv

A very impressive Christmas sery-
ice was held on Christmas forenoon
at the Masonic Temple. The music
included violin solos, Miss Virginia
w. Ames, and singing BY q male
quartet composed of John H. Jen-
kins, DR.. r. A. Derbyshirc, DR.. NJ.
L. Lord and Arthur PlumnIer, with
Mrs. Mildred w. Weston playing
the organ. The names Of those who
have passed away during the year
included Charles III. Lovejoy Of
Hartland, knighted November il,
1900. died August 20; Abel N. Moore
of Bingham. knighted November 3.
1908, died October Is: Samuel c..
Page Of Dexter. knighted August q.
1918. died May 3; Edgar Carl Plum
mer. knighted November 8. zoos.
died July 10: Joseph C.. viles,
knighted November s, 1909. died
July IT: Bert l.. Webb. knigh.ed
April II. 1914, died July 20. The
speakers were Past Grand Com
manders George w. Cover and
Frank Bucknam. Reading of orders
was by the prelate, Willis c. Ho-
bart. and the commander, X. E. Att
wood, presided. rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-27
Harris. Decker

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
r. Harris, of Canaan was the scene
of a very pretty Christmas wedding
Tuesday when their son, Harvey X.
Harris and Miss Mildred Decker
were married. The ceremony of the
single ring service was performed
by the Rev. Herbert L. Nichols. pas
tor of the Centenary Methodist
church of Skowhegan.
The rooms were very attractivc,y
decorated with Christmas decora =
tions and following the ceremony
which occurred at four o'clock In the
afternoon delicious wedding lunch
con was served by the groom's
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Harris will
reside with his pareats. They are
a host of friends who will wish Cor
them much happiness and the best
of success in the future wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-27
Palmer Dinner Party


Mr.. and Mrs. Frank 4. Palmer en-
joyed a gathering Of their entire FAM
lily on Sunday and Tuesday at the
Palmer farm. The party was made
UP of Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer, and their
children and grand children and in
cluded Willard Palmer Of Woonsock-
ct. r. l., an Emily Palmer and Mr..
and Mrs. frankie Palmer and two
children, Francis and Allan, who re-
side at the farm. This was a most
happy time for all the family and es-
pecially for the parents. Delicious
diners we're served and jolly time
had by all.
The remains of Mrs. Augusta Bige-
low Burrill. who died Monday nom
ing at the home of her brother, Sam
uel Bigelow in Lowell. Mass, ar
rived In town Wednesday evening
and the funeral service will be held
this forenoon at 11.20 o'clock at the
Bethany Baptist church and will be
conducted by the pastor. Rev. George
Merriam. The burial will be made
in Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Eames were
Christmas day guests OF Mrs. Eames'
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mayberry
In Portland.
The Washington times., 1923-08-25
Miners and Operators
Agree to Conference
With Pinch0t Monday
By JACK CARBERRY. !
International NeWa aePxice.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., Aug. 25.
Both the miners and operators to.
day made it known that they would
accept overnor Pinchot'S invita-
ton to a conference at Harrisburg,
Pa, on Monday.
''Out Of courtesy to the Governor
and In realization Of the great pub.
lie interest. the miner worker Of.
fcials will 80 to Harrisburg" John
i. Lewis. mine union president said.
Samuel d. Warmer, the opera
tors spokesman, informed his secre.
tary to authorize the statement that
the operators would be on hand.
Warmer IL at his home at Mont.
rose, Pa, today. He viii go to
Harrisburg Monday morning, he
said.
Neither side was optimistic this
morning over the possibility of &C.
ton by Governor Pinchot effectinR
an agreement.
Our strike order-the suspension
OF work order-will be distributed
throughout the field Tuesday" Muir.
ray said. I'VE believe the men will
go out for so far we cannot see
the operators willingness to give
US q new contract. Without that
we win not work."
A. B. Jessup, spokesman for the
operators in WARMERS absence,
was hopeful II not optimistic.
ct feel confident the governor will
find some means Of saving the
American people from the walk
out" he said.
The Washington times., 1923-08-25
LOCUSTS THRIVE
On GAS FATAL
To HUMANS
Philippine insects Defeat Army
Chemists and Go on De-
stroying Crops.
By International News Service.

MANILA, Aug. 25.-Poison gases
which are fatal to humans in. min
ute quantities do not have the
slightest effect upon the Philippine
locust, according to experiments re.
Gently made by Capt. Charles w.
Walton, u. s. Army, chief of the
chemical warfare service. Philippine
department. Captain Walton told
the American Chamber of Com
merce that 1T would ne futile to
attempt toe fight the locust menace
by. chemical means alone. He ad-
vocated, the combination of several
methods that have been used with
success both here and abroad. Or.
binary chlorine gas seems to have
the deadliest effects upon the in.
sects.
So serious has tho locust menace
become in the islands that Gov
ernor General Wood has taken per-
sonal charge OF the campaign and
is utilizing every Government re-
source toward fighting the pest.
The Calambra Sugar Estate. one
Of the largest in the islands, last
year lost half OF its crop from To-
GUSTS, after spending $4,000 on ex.
terminative and preventive meas
ures.
The insects breed in the unoc-
cupiei areas of the ISLANDS. A
plan is on foot to organize the en-
tire population into locust fight
ing army on regular noilitry prin-
ciples, with the constabulary as {.
nucleus.
Under the existing law every
able-bodied male citizen must as
sist in a locust drive when called
upon by the proper authorities or
pay a daily fine of so contavos
as cents, United States currency.
The Washington times., 1923-08-25
EX-KA|SER'S SON
WOULD CD To
GERMANY
Frederick William Denies That
He Is Planning Coup or De-
sires to Start Trouble.
Continued from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Page)
enough to understand that internal
unity is far more important a ques.
ton than a monarchy or republic.
Unless there is a solution of the
great economic problem soon all
Europe: may perish. The present
differences between France and
England are by no means anything
for Germany to rejoice over"
The talk turned upon the demand
in allied countries that Wilhelm he
extradited. The ex-Crown Prince
told this interesting anecdotes:
IA certain prominent Dutchman
once asked Lloyd George what he
thought of the ex-Kaiser. Lloyd
George replied: The ex-Kaiser is a
perfect gentleman The Hollander
asked. why then did you cry
hang the Kaiser in your election
speeches! Lloyd George answered
%. that was merely o political
slogan"
The Washington times., 1923-08-25
Coolidge Pushes His
Plans to Distribute
All Fuel Substitutes
By KENNETH CLARK,
International News Service.

Having turned over TO Governor
Pinchot, Of Pennsylvania, the task
OF trying to bring peace In the
anthracite fields, President Coolidge
and Administration officials today
went ahead rapidly with plans for
distributing hard coal substitutes
to the country in event q strike
cannot be averted.
Hopeful the Pennsylvania execu.
tive, because of his intimate
knowledge Of anthracite conditions.
can succeed in reconciling differ.
ences Of operators and miners, Off.
cfal Washington, nevertheless, re.
affirmed determination that the ma.
ton shall not suffer from a tie-up
by putting finishing touches on the
distribution plan. Only the detailed
be issued at the conference of gov.
errors in New York next Tuesday
remain unfinished. With this done
only the signal from Washington
needs to be given to speed thou
sands Of tons OF substitutes to an
thracite-consuming States.
II strike comes, the country
especially the New England States
under the program worked out fol
substitute distribution, will be PLACED
on virtual 4 wartime coal status
Bituminous shipments will be super
vised by r. R. Wadleigh, Fedora
fuel distributor, and will be rationet
strictly according to the needs o
States and individual communities
Storing or boarding of coal will no
be permitted.
The Government viii endeavor t,
maintain reasonable price levels
10 stop any profiteering. In thi
connection, bituminous operator
have pledged to the coal commission
that they will continue existInI
market quotations and keep price
The Washington times., 1923-08-25
WHITE HOUSE CALLERS

the Presldent3 enBaSeIueNIS
for today:
1000 a. m.-George B. Lock
wood, secretary, Republican Ma
tional Committee.
1890 a.. m.-CongressnfaI1
James B. Aswell OF Louisiana
100 a. m.-FedeYal Farm
Loan Board.
The Washington times., 1923-08-25

Chief Developments
In Coal Situation
Today
BY international News Service.
Chief DEVELOPMENTS in the


Chief Developments in the
coal situation today were: =
ID Governor Pinchot of
Pennsylvania summoned repre-
sentatives Of the anthracite
operators and miners to meet
at Harrisburg in an effort to
reach agreement. Pinchot, del
egated by President Coolidge
to ''find a solution" has form
ulated a plan Of action.
(2) At Atlantic City repre-
sentatives Of the miners and
operators agree that summon
ing of the factions for another
conference will be without. re-
suits unless Governor Pinchot
is prepared to offer "construc-
tive suggestions" The miners
are proceeding with plans to
issue the suspension order to
the $4,000 anthracite miners
Tuesday.
(3) Illinois Union bituminous
miners pledge aid to anthracite
workers and "any other kind Of
support you may want" through
q telegram. -
ca The Federal Government
marks time, awaiting results Of
Governor Pinchot's interview
ton.
The Washington times., 1923-08-25

at a level satisfactory to the Gov.
eminent.
AS q further aid to secure eq1i.
table distribution, State governors
have assured the commission they
will set up local fuel distributing
agencies, wherever these already
are not in existence, to cooperate
In rationing and filling the fuel
needs Of the country. A few State
executives have even gone 90 far
as to propose buying Substitutes
and selling to individuals at below
market prices. It was learned at
the commission. The suggestion has
been received from Mayor Curley
of Boston that if the fuel situation
becomes critical city officials urge
oil burning apparatus in public
buildings.
Another interesting development
today in the Administrators con.
templated hard coal boycott plan
showed that the saving TO the ma
ton in burning bituminous instead
Of anthracite would total millions
of dollars within q few months. To
New England alone this saving was
estimated by the commission at
more than $4,000, 200. Citing this
example, officials reiterated that a
strike. entailing loss Of rich mar
kets, would be financial suicide
both to operators and miners.
Clyde b. Aitchison, acting chair
man of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. who will supervise the
actual shipments Of coal on the
railroads. Indicated today that the
carriers had been unanimous in
their responses to assist the Gov.
eminent and that there will be
virtually no trouble on this side OF
the distribution plan.
The Washington times., 1923-08-25

BEL IEVES
He CAN
WIN
CONTINUED from First Pagel

Continued from First Pagel
Be a leading figure in the con.
1erences next week.
While reticent as to his plans.
Governor Pinchot is known to be
determined that the operators and
miners shall get together. He was
asked what he would do
Everything possible will be
DONE" he replied. mot forgett.
ing" and here he pointed eigni.
ficantly to a picture Of Theodore
Roosevelt, famed wielder Of the
''big stick" which was printed in
q magazine he had been reading.
Governor Pinchot made the fol.
lowing statement:
THE President was good enough
to invite me to the conference held
yesterday afternoon at the White
House. He asked me to take hold
and do what could to find solu-
tion. He added that he would take
no action which would interfere.
81 have scrupulously avoided doing
anything which would anticipate
what the President might do Now,
ut his request, I shall go ahead.
CAS- yet my plans have not crys.
talized enough to talk about"
The general scale committee Of the
three union districts In the anthra-
cite field unanimously authorized the
subcommittee to draw up and pro-
mulgate the strike order with In.
structions to issue il not later than
Tuesday.
In ConclliatOry Mood.
There was no disposition on the
part of the miners, however. to flat.
ly oppose the good offices Of the
Pennsylvania Governor,
1.-THE mine workers win give full
consideration to any invitation that
the governor Of Pennsylvania may
extend" said Phillip Murray, first
vice president OF the United Mine
Workers who il temporarily direct
ing the activities Of the miners COM
mitteeg during Lewis slight Illness.
Murray made public today a tele-
gram from James Mason, secretary
to Frank Harrington. president Of
the Illinois soft coal miners, pledg-
ing moral and financial aid to the
anthracite strike.
You can count upon any other
kind of support you want" the tele-
gram added.
The Washington times., 1923-08-25
STRANGE FOLK
EAT CONEY
DINNER
Freaks at Island Resort Are
Guests at Farewell
Meal.

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The most
brilliant event Of a particularly
brilliant social season at Coney
Island took place when the forty
strange and wonderful people show
ing In the various sideshows at
the island gathered ct Stauch'S
for a farewell dinner. It was held
after the island shows had closed.
The dinner was given by the
Dreamland Social Club, an exclusive
organization recently formed 70 en-.
courage the social amenities. It I'm
cludes barkers. porters and other
island officials, as well as the
strange people.
Two Places for Fat Woman.
Covers were laid for forty. Two
Of them were for Miss Carrie Holt.
the fat lady from Providence. who
! wore one Of the new waistless
gowns to great advantage. Prof.
Henry Red Eagle, a lecturer at one
Of the sideshows, sat at the head
Of the table in his capacity az
toastmaster and president OF the
club. =.
Professor Red Eagle comes from
one Of the Oldest families in Amer.
lea. His great-great-grandun
was Hiawatha, who married Mime
haha, she Of the Laughing Water
family.
Madame Abonna. the giantess.
| was taken in to dinner by che
Baron Pauci, the smallest man
alive, 30 he says. The baron was
every inch-every thirty inch OF
him-the nobleman as he escorted
the demure Aboma, eight feet oi
| petite, muIatto *emininity. to the
table. The baron wore his deco
ration. the Badge Of the Order OF
Deputy Shertffs. He was created
one recently, at q time when they
were having trouble at Coney
and thought they might need q
stern hand at the helm Of the shit
Of state down there.
Stats Also Attends.
! Stats, the skeleton dude. was
there. The Princess Ida, English
half lady. and Lillian Moloney, tn.
Albino, went in on the arms, ~4
spectively, OF Ajax, the Sword
swallower, and Peter the Armies
Wonder.
Alice, the Legless Lady, wal
taken in by Lionel. the boy will
the face like a Hon.
Out OF respect for the sword
swallower. the menu included
planked swordflsh.
The banquet was lrewell in ma
) ture, because the freaks are soon I,
> leave for the social seasons at tn,
! various county and State fairs, non,
Of which II complete without thci
. presence. "a
The Washington times., 1923-08-25
en,oot for Coolidge.
BY w. r. FULLlAM,
Rear Admiral q. s. N. Retired.
.fCopyrfRht. 1914. ~ f,nnrnn poittAn

LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug.
25.-1f candidate for the nomi-
to become pnresident in 1924 he win.
be successlut the opinion of United
elected sd IN er'R Reed smoot. Repub.
states s Tytah' just returned h01ns
The Washington times., 1923-08-25
CLAIMS RANGE
BL0CKSPEACE
IN FAR EAST
Admiral FuIIam Ayers Treaty
Ratification Would Aid
Chinese Stability.

France holds the key to stGbt!sty.
IN the Far East, Rear AdMssT0s
FMlldDs Gsserts IN the fIolOsctfsg g.
ttcle, one Of a series 1UritteN espc-
Gully for The Washington Times.
Another article 1UilI appear coon.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
CONTINUED from Nghth Pase.

kota. who aas been visiting h.r
sister. Miss Larkin, for several weeks.
left for the south last evening to
spend the spring months with her
During her stay in Washington.
MIS-. Roach was the guest Of honor
at the Tuesday book review Of the
League OF American Pen Women,
"hen sne delighted the members with
:.rt ~ review OF her sons latest play,
The Fool" In addition, Mrs. Roach
WAS the recipient Of many social
nonors from the congressional con-
The marriage Of Miss Julia L.
Tohms: daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
pert w. Tohm4, TO Mr.. Coiy M. Olsen,
took place At o'clock last evening at
the nome OF her parents. on Lamont
street the Rev. DR.. Abernathy OF
calvary Baptist Church oficiatipR.
me bride. who was given in marriage
by her father, wore a gown OF white
crepe, made on straight lines. and a
tulle veil caught with orange bios.
SONS, and carried q shower of lilies
OF the valley and white roses. She
was attended by Mrs. Helen Hess, a.
matron of honor. who wore q gown
OF orchid taffeta. Mr.. Alexander
Tohms, brother of the bride, was best
man for Mr. Olsen.
An informal reception and wedding
supper followed the ceremony. after
which the bridal couple left for New
York, where they will make their
future home.
Evening star., 1923-02-28

Royal 4. wililsghan. %. 1t. Eiisabeth's
Hospital.
Teresa Q. Graves, u. 1924 South carsliss
ave. s.e.
Carroll Edgar. ~, waltsr Reed Hospital.
Ruth T. Coleman, IS. Georsetcwn University
Hospital,
Laura Irvine. IS. 1921 Fairmoat vt.
James }. Fox, a.. catholsc University Of
America.
Eii1abeth Hanna. %. George Wsshingtor
University Hospital.
Lily Hall. 80, Providence Hospital.
Viola Scfivener. IS, Tubsrculosis Hospital
Marvin u. Hardy. 20. United States Vet
erans' Hospital.
zorah v. Fuss. 70. $40 I ct. s.w.
Catherine Cloud, 4, Providence Hospital.
Austin L. Grim, 8, s l. st.
Henriette r. SWAMI. 1897 Good Hope I'd. sc
George Dacsy. IL months, Chinren's Hospital
Susie BelAeid. 20, 1888 Covtngton st.
Olivia Digss. 81, 1920 o st.
Elsie b. Powell. %3, SIS 18th st. NE.
Sarah Young, %. 1927 4th st.
George r. veney. 81, 52<4 Ga1 st. Ne
Adam Cain, As. Casualty Hospital.
Thomas L. Mills, /, 500 n 1t.
Melvin II. Jackson, months, $50 Cana
st. s.w.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
Births Reported.

The following births hsvs been reported q
the health department In the last twenty
John +. A. and Nellie L. wstsei. sirl'
william =. and Katie N. Green. girl. i.
asw:,d e. and ns H1tsn: Han, aI:s h.S:.9 BOY toy
Carl W. and Esther Bacon. boy.
Joseph G. and Georgianna Acton. xiri.
Lester J. ana Dorothy .: Todd, boy.
Eugene and Ei.ie l.. Grove. boy.
ChlnninG and ysshti Carroll. boy.
Edwin 4. and Naomi u. Richmond. sirl.
Ss:. T:" a. and :9d c.ee Ds.o'sy daSs. aSs boy boy
Eses,t sS: NJ ana and Hesn cera + kdssh. ss Boy boy
william A. and Lucille N. Hue., boy
Joseph II. and Algia A. Martin. boy.
John L. and Mildred o. o'Brien, boy.
John and Mary Broderick. hoy.
James r: and Rhes =. Hand. boy;
Frank r and Mary A. Stone. boy.
Alfred B. and Margaret Macpherson, girl
Peter A. and Frances speek. boy.
william and Louise Kane. girl.
Dallas T. and Frances Lutx, boy.
Gardner and Marie Butts. girl.
Ery NJ. and Helen D. Spencer, girl.
Leonardo and Maria Principe, girl
Joseph A. and Marie Di Toto. boy.
Carmelo and venera Peterno. boy.
Salvatore and Ida NJ. Bonur. boy.
Peter and Carmelo Gallerizzi. boy.
Carroll and Ursuline Fleet. boy.
william j. and Louise Pickett boy.
Alexander and Ella Savoy, girl.
Randolph and Edna Miller. boy
Cleveland and Eva Pearson. girl.
Clinton and Mary Ice. girl,
Jsmes r. and Mildred Whiting, girl.
Brookland and Helen johnson, boy.
Irnatius and Hetty Thomas, boy.
Milton aud Lula Bacon, boy.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Clarence P. Cunnie spd Margaret Mann. both
of Richmond. Va.
Meyer Cohen and Lydia C. Kolker. both Of
Baltimore. Md
Samuel Singletary and Edna Ferguson.
Daniel Baylor and Lonise Pannel.
Keaiian Gordon and Marie W. Cooper.
Thomas ii. Anderson and Charlotte ,Ander-
son.
William Taylor and Florence Smith.
Howard J. klossner Of New Ulm. Mimi, and