Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-19
many phamphlets. He will begin his
duties in Boston, Feb. /.

many phamphlets. He will begin his
duties in Boston, Feb. l.
Many Maine people will be sorry
to learn that William g. Barefoot Of
Cambridge City. Ind. owner Of Single
G., the famous pacing horse that
raced in Maine last summer and fall
including an appearance at Bass park
in the Bangor fairs big race meet,
was attacked and robbed by thugs
near his home Sunday night, Dec. 9,
and was seriously injured. He Is now
at his home under care of physi-
clan but his complete recovery is ex-
pected.
Daniel F. Field Of Phillips may be
the next chairman of the Republican
state committee, says the Portland
Press Herald. Mr.. Field has been
frequently mentioned for that honor
but has in the past declined to con-
slider himself in. line for it. Friends
of Mr.. Field, within the party organ
ization and outside, have been urging
him to become q candidate for the
state committee craftsmanship and
the situation has about reached the
point where Mr.. Field will allow
those who are interested in his can
didacy to make use Of his name. Mr.
Field is thoroughly familiar with the
work of the committee and has suf-.
ficient executive ability to make an
excellent chairman his friends say.
A human skeleton conducted a
ghostly fresh air class on the faculty
tennis court next to Hathorn hall, on
the Bates college campus, through
the early hours of Monday morning.
No one seemed to know who set the
scene, but some of the men of Parker
hall thought it might have been ar
ranged in protest against replacing
student janitors" with campus en-
ployees. The skeleton, removed from
Carnegie science building, stood be-
side one Of the college professors
desks, facing group of chairs, ar
ranged as they would be in an indoor
class room. Late corners Sunday
night found the Parker hall corri-
doris Uttered with waste paper and
rubbish. The ghostly class room was
removed by college employees after
chapel.
The freezing weather coming be-
fore the snow and after repeated
rains, produced ideal conditions for
the woods operations in northern
Maine. No such perfect conditions
have been known for many years and
satisfaction is expressed by the oper-
ators over the prospect for woods
work as judged by the present stu
alton. For a number of years the
snow has come before the ground
was frozen. the swamps and ground
being soft underneath, making haul
ing conditions bad. The fall rains
have come gradually at intervals, al
lowing the water to soak into the
ground. A few days ago there was
sleighing at Jackman for a short
time, but the last rain made it dis
appear. The Great Northern Paper
Co. plant at Millinocket has now
ample water to carry through the
winter. the storage basins having
filled gradually, although early in the
fall it was feared that the drought
would continue, forcing a partial
shutting down Of the plant, as was
the case last winter for three months.
One of Names oldest women,
Nancy Jones Overlook. is resident
of Bangor and will be 100 years old
Jan. Z. Mrs. Overlook was born in
Yarmouth, and passed her childhood
there. At the age of 16 she was
married to SebG Leighton and she be-
came the mother of five children.
Shortly after this marriage they
moved to Dexter, where they lived
for II years, later moving to Bangor.
Three years later Mr.. Leighton died.
-Four years later she narries Charles
Overlook of Union, widOWer with
three small children. From this
union one daughter. Cora Overlook,
was born. this making three families
of children mothered by this remark
able lady. At the present time Mrs.
Overlook is still very active, making
braided rugs, stockings and mittens.
Her mind is clear. she being able to
remember distinctly happenings be-
fore the Civil war She passes her
days sitting in a big arm chair by
the window where she can see the
people passing in the street. and dis
cusses interestingly all the current
topics Of the day.
The Auburn winter carnival dates
have been changed to February IA,
Id, 10, IL. 4. AuDuTl NlSltOlS pOooCoo-
ing some knowledge of conditions in
various New England cities state
that Auburn offers winter attractions
superior to any other Maine city, and
possibly all Of New England. The
city owns fifteen acre winter sports
park. where a skating rink 200 by
800 #. in size is conduCted; a GO 1T.
ki-jump tower giving the biggest
jump in Maine: a toboggan chute
that attracts visitors from distant
points; and facilities for the best
use of snow shoes and skis may be
found. Frequent snow shoe and ski
hikes are in vogue, as are learn to
ski classes. Within a very small
distance, ice fishing and ice boating
are other attractions. The 1924 Win
ter Sports Carnival will attract WISH
tors from all parts of the country.
The three day program will include
expert ski jumping, Maine colleges in
ski and snowshoe competitions. dog
teams. winter sports ball, parades.
professional fancy skating, ski-joring.
etc. Reservations for rooms and 9TH
er information may be secured by
writing Auburn Community Service,