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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

| to stop them altogether, but also when
| they occur to stop them from travel
| ing through the entire mine, destroying
| everything i'll their path.
Proper ventilation to prevent danger
Gus accumulation Of gas; wetting the
mine to allay dust; the use Of rock
| dust TO obstruct the progress of eXplo-
sions: and other safety measures have
been investigated and devised. Yet in
the face of what would seem to be ade-
| quate knowledge of the subject, and
| sometimes apparently in spite of in
telligent precautions. an explosion &C.
ours. causing the loss of many lives
and bringing destruction to property.
However, the grave loss of lives in
| the mines is not entirely attributable
| to explosions. it was declared. Less
| than 10 per cent of the fatalities are
| caused by explosions; nearly SO per
cent result from rock and coal falls.
The carelessness of the miners them
selves and their Discrimination to give
time to take precautions against the
falls are given as the reasons for that
fact. Su1h accidents usually claim
their victims one or two at time and
they are attended by none Of the spec
| tacular features that characterize a
large explosion. But it is fouN1 at the
end of the year that if falls Of rock
anu codl Soulu nave Oeen eliminated.
nearly half of the lives lost in mine
accidents could have been saved.
The loss during the II months of
1922 resulted in 7S7 deaths, or at a
rate of 1880 per million tons. as COM
pared with rate of 2O12 for 1921. An
examination Of mining records over a
long period discloses little if any i'm
provement in the record of this class
of mine accidents.
For this lack of improvement" tho
report stated, lit is perhaps fair to
place the larger part of the RESPONSE
bility upon the miners themselves.
They are continually at the working
place where most of the falls occur.
and are best able to observe the con-
ditions under which they work and to
tell when rocks should be taken down
or props put up. A miners natural
desire. however. to increase his earn
ings through larger tonnage and his
disinclinations to take down a rock or
put UP prop when needed, have been
the cause of many needless deaths and
injuries in coal mines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
1850 Fatalities
In Coal Industry
In Year 1922

Washington, Jan. 2o.-Rcports re-
ceived by the United States Bureau of
Mines from state mine inspectors in
dictate that 1850 fatalities was the toll
of human lives eXacted in the coal in
dustry during 1922. This is a tentative
figure based on actual reports covering
IL months and an estimate for Deem
Der based upon the probable output of
coal for the month. The estimate rep
resented reduction of % fatalities
from the total for 1921, but will not
represent a lowering of the death rate.
In relation to the quantity of coal
produced. the accident rate will be ac-
tually higher than for the previous
year, the report said.
In a standardization of the years
record. bureau statisticians point out
that from the first of April to the last
of August large part of the industry
was closed down on account of a min
ers' strike; the production of fresh
mined anthracite was completely
stopped; and the output of soft coal
was cut in half. This stoppage nat
urally eliminated the accidents that
would have occurred had the mines
been in operation. The net result.
therefore. was that the five-mopth Pc
Rod of the strike showed an abnor-
mally low number Of fatal accidents,
and this reduction will, of course, be
reflected in the total number of fatali-
ties of the year.
The reduction in loss of life, despite
the strike shutdown, was not as large
as it might have been because of the
large number of lives lost during the
year by mine explosions. The out
standing feature of the mine year
was what the bureau officials call Ma
jor' disasters. accidents in which at
least five lives were lost. There were
Is of these during the year. II of
which were explosions which together
cost the lives of eel men. During 1921
there were only five major accidents.
with a loss of 81 lives. Only three of
these were mine explosions and they
resulted in only 81 deaths. The larg-
est killed IL men: the largest during
the past year exacted 81 lives, while
another took n.
On the basis Of number fatalities
per million tons Of coal mined. the
death-rate from gas and dust explo-
sions in 1921 was only .233. while for
the first IL months of 1922 it was .731,
more than three times the rate for the
previous year.
The records Of the past six or seven
years had furnished grounds for. the
hope that the coal mining industry
was no longer to experience the ter
rible explosions of gas and dust which
formed so distressing a part Of the in.
dustry's record in earlter years. the
statisticRns declared. For many
years the Bureau of Mines ana other
agencies have been investigating the
causes of these explosions and have
been endcavoring to find ways. not only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
co. REAL
TRANSFERS

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded during the past
week at the kennebec county regis
try Of deeds:
Albion-Charles B. Kidder and Ell
wood Sylvester OF Winslow to James
II. Katcham of Albion. land
Augusta-Lena NJ. Hebert Of Wa
terville to Gabriel II. Bison, land on
Center street; Peter Gonnella to Ma
bel r. Gonnella. land on State street;
Albert l.. Kavanagh of Lewiston to
Basil Damren of Augusta, land on
Western avenue heights.
China---Mary +. Hamlin to Adelia
j. Weber Of Wilton, land on Vas
Ssalboro line.
Clinton-Estelle NJ. Richardson to
Ira A. Witham, land on Nye settle
ment road.
Gardiner-Edith NJ. Lander and
Bessie w. Lander of Cambridge.
Mass, to Laforest S. Lawrence Of
Gardiner, land on Plaistcd street
misunderstanding Newell of Itch
field Arthur n. Newell of West Gar
diner. Ida Gilchrist OF Halowcll. Jen-
ME Durham and Addie McMaster of
Gardiner to Nellie l. Robinson of
Gardiner. land and buildings.
Oakland--Henry l.. Hunton, eXecu-
tor 10 Bertha $. Hopkins. land and
buildings on Ten Lots road, $1575.
pittston-Carl Wcstross of Port
land to CascO Realty Improvement
Go. of Portland, land and buildings
on the Most Road: Mary T.. Han
ley to Frederick j. Barrett. land
MISUNDERSTANDING Calabarese to
Gladys NJ. Calabaresc. land and
buildings on Cross Hill road.
Nieuna-Carl 1[aneSvo to Ada Ka-
ncrvo. land on New Sharon road
Waterville-A. i. Hutchinson Land
Co, Inc, of Lewiston to Lorenzo
Loubier. land on Wilkes street: Ad-
die Nj. Murray to Norman Weymouth
land on Sanger avenue.
WinsloW-Nictoria Charland OF
Waterville to Charles Charland OF
WinsloW. land on Charland street
Nilbon Pomcrleau of Watervillc
| Odilon and Omer Pome rleau of Wins
low to a. Guptill and J. U. Guptill
! land.
Winthrop-Kennebec Savings Bank
! Of Augusta to Iona +. Mace of Win.
throp. land and buildings on Lake
! Cobbosseccontee: Iona f. Mace t.
Sidney G. Ferman of Glen Ridge, n
j.. land and buildings on Lake Cob
| bosseecoiltee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
GRANDMOTHER knew
There Was Nothing So Good for Con-
gestion and Colds as Mustard

But tho old-fashioncd mustard plas-
ter burned and blistered while it acted.
Get the. relief and help that mustard
plasters gave. WITHOUT the plaster and
without the blister.
Mustcrole does it. IT is a clean.
white ointment. made with oil Of mus
tard. 1t is scientifically prepared, so
that it works wonders.
Gently massage Musterole in with
the finger-tips. See how quickly it
brings Telief-how speedily the pain
disappears.
Try Musterole for sore throat, bron-
chitis. tonsilitis. Group. stiff neck,
asthma. neuralgia. headache, conges-
ton, pleurisy. rheumatism. lumba go,
pains and aches of the back or joints,
sprainS, sore muscles, bruises. chill
blains, frosted feet, colds of the chest
Git may prevent pneumonia). 35c and
CSC. jars and tubes; hospital size. $500.
ADV,
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4Ofe Kennebec Women
Own Fireless Cookers
Object F. 3. Project

Forty women out of every 100 in
kennebec county will be enjoying the
comforts of a fireless cooker, by the
end Of this year, if the plans of the
kenncbec Farm Bureau are carried
out. n fireless cooker campaign is
soon to be launched among the
housewives of the county and each
and every one who is interested will
be given the opportunity TO learn
how TO construct one at half the
price Of the rctaIed article. obtain
the most practical receipts for it and
learn how to run it,
Miss NJ. Eleanor Jackson. extern
sion specialist in home economies
was here. Monday and discussed
with Miss Helen l.. Clark, Home
Demonstration agent of the kenne-
bee FarM Bureau, plans for the cam
paien. \ survey of the county will
be made. being finished up by March
"a. The enrolment will take place
from April s to so. Anyone inter
oStcd in the work of making fireless
cookers. will be furnished with a
pamphlet. instructing them.
kennebec women have already
made An tirelcSS cookers in the past
four years. under direction of the
4 al ~ I'NH eau. -Niite'bS III tiidt lihit,
81 have been made in the State. In
1920, Il We're made in the State at a
value of SS01.50 and a saving Of
S459.63. In 1927. 10 were made al
q value of Sl.346 and a saving Of
S1.ol6.S1. In 1922, in the State, 29l
were made.
In kennebcc county. in 1919, Is
were made. In 1920, Is were made
at a value of STA and saving of
500. In 1921. eight were made. val
ued at SIS and saving of SCI 20.
In 1922, II were made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
ISREAL DAVIS Case
WILL GO TO JURY
ToDAY:SHhWG GUILTY

All testimony was in and the arGu-
ments completed in the case Of Isreal
Davis of WatcrVille. on trial in the
superior court in the charge of re-
ceiving stolen property. when court
adjourned last night. This case was
brought on an indictment charging
that Davis. knowingly bought from
George Warren. Frederick Smith and
hers, hens and a calf that had been
stolen from the John Phsga place in
Sidney. The evidence of Frank
Murray. one OF those who stole the
hens and calf, that Davis had told
Warren where to go for the hens. APP
pcarcd to lie the only bit OF evidence
Athat would impicate Davis in any
crime.
Arguments were made in the case
Of William w. Smith, charged with
Illegal possession of Intoxicating liq
uor by Burlcish Martin, counsel for
the respondent and County Attorney
Walter NJ Sanborn. The jury was
given the case after the charge by
Judge Beane. returning n verdict of
guilty after celebrating half an hour.
Shaw was rcmanded to Jail to await
sentence.
The Davis Case
County Attorney Sanborn asked
for a drawn jury for the Davis case
with the following result: Ralph II.
Brown. Augusta, foreman; Earl Ell
hot, Clinton; Dennis Forth. Water
Vile; Charles n. Smith, Ilallowell;
John NJ. Damren, Mt. Vernon; Char
les l.. Miller. Watervillc; Charles G.
Wentworth, Gardiner; Arthur l.. Pur-
dy, Gardiner; Eugene Bennett. Au-
gusta; Il. l.. Clifford, China: Walter
Judkins, Watcrvillc; Russell ii.
Weeks, Winslow.
Several witnesses were heard for
both sides and after the arguments
and charge to the jury, court was adj
jourhed until this morning ut 10
o'clock when it will be given to
them for Il verdict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
ChiIdren's Home Report

The December report of Supt. w. G.
Halves of the Name Childrcn's Homo
Society is as follows: Number of
children in boarding homes. Dec. /.
1922. 109; admitted during the month,
10: returned from trial of free homes,
7; placed in trial or free homes, q:
adoptions reported, .; returned to
relatives, 6: another institution, -,
otherwise discharged, 4; number OF
children in boarding homes. Dec. 81,
1922. 12O: in care outside (bcing SUI
pcrviscd). Dec. /. 1922. 2SS; in care
outside (being superviseO. Dec. 81.
1922, oo3. Total number in care 54o.
The fire truck was called to ia
Franklin street at 6.25 o'clock last
evening for a chimney fire. NO DAM
ace was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Agnes Ayres Has Odd Experience In
"A Daughter of Luxury"

Agnes Ayrcs, posing as wealthy
hciress in "A Daughter of Luxury"
might have got away with it if her
host hadn't had his wife's safe looted
in order that he might collect the
insurance on her jewels. Fate pick
cd out the very night the psuedo
heirrss was staying at the Walfords
as the one on which LOTUS Walford
decided to have his safe rifled. The
story of the burglary appeared in the
newspapers, of course, and the real
heircss seeing her name mentioned as
a guest of the supposed victims, de-
nounces Mary Fenton, the role played
by Miss Ayrcs, who is forced to play
the part of impostcr. How it all ends
is shown in the picture which will be
shown at the Colonial for the last
times today.-adV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Will Take Off /.
All Excess Fat

Do you know that there is q simple
harmless. effective remedy for everfatnsss
that may be used safely and secretly by
any man or woman who is losing the Slim
ness of youth? There is: and II 10 none
other than tho. tablet form Of the now
famous MarInola Prescription, known a.
Marmola Prescription Tablets. You can
well expect to reduce steadily and easily
without going through long siegss Of tire,
some exercise and starvation diet, Mar
mola Prescription Tablets aref sold by All
druggists the world over. at one dollar for
case, or you can secure them from the
Marmola Co.., 4612 Woodward Avenue. De.
troit. Mich, % receipt Of prics.-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Here's the greatest South Sea
thriller ever filmed. Stevenson's inn
mortal masterpiece perfectly pro-
duced Folks who are looking for
something worth. while-a perfect
production Of Robert Louis Steven
sons famous story of love and re-
generation. With Lila Lee, James
Kirkwood, Raymond Hatton, George
Fawcett and Jacqueling Logan. 1t
is George Melford Special released
by Paramount and will be presented
at the Opera House tomorrow and
Thursday-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
ADJUSTMENTS
"Pea O. My Heart" Scores; Laurette
TAYLOR Wins

A local event of considerable I'M
portance in the photoplay Werld took
place yesterday at the Opera House
with the first presentation inthis city
of Laurette Taylor in screen YER
sion of her most famous role. the
title part of Peg O. My Heart" The
brilliant star of the stage was seen
by many for the first time as Peg"
and to these especially the occasion
was a memorable one. In its cellu-
loid form the celebrated play by j..
Hartley Manners destined to win
new greatness: and the charming
star an even greater 'renown.
And on the same program there
are snappy two-reel comedy,
Aesop's film fables and the Opera
House orchestra. This afternoon or
evening will be the last chance TO see
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
UNION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
Portland, Maine

The Annual Meeting of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Company will
be held at the Company Office, at
Portland. Maine. on Tuesday, the sixth
day Of February, 1928, at 1880 A. NJ,
for the purpose of electing four ca
Directors in place of those whose term
of office expires. and to- fill vacancies,
if any, then existing in the Board.
BY order of the Directors.
SYLVAN 3. PHILLIPS.
Secretary.
Portland, Maine, December &c. 1922.
-- ian2Qdl5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Carnival Program Will
Be Arranged Tonight

A call has been issued tothc general
winter sports committee to meet at
the Chamber of Commerce tonight at
o'clock to approve the arrangements
made by the carnival committee for
the big festivities here February 10.
16 and II.
The complete program of events as
arranged by the various carnival COM
mittecs will be laid before the general
sports committee. 1t is expected that
fully 10 people will be in attendance
at this meeting and that when it is con-
cludcd the carnival committee will have
full authority to go ahead with its
elaborate plans and preparations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
WINSL0W

A rather unique entertainment
was given at the Warren school, Sat
urday afternoon. The parents were
invited by the school to an afternoon
with mathematics. The program
was as follows: Music by the scnOol:
third grade writing numbers. max
ing combinations Of different MUIR
bers, multiplying and finding frac-
tional parts of numbers; craze four.
work in multiplication and division.
finding fractional parts of miles, tons
and so forth. Grade six confined
their efforts to commission and in
terest. Grade eight, interest and
geometrical problems.
One of the most interesting eX-
hibts was the work of little Carl
Horne, aged five. This little fellow
read several pages of deacon chart,
gave the sounds OF the letters and
words, and passing to the board he
made the figures up to 10, many OF
the letters OF the alphabet, wrote hts
name, and not feeling quite satisfied,
the teacher asked him if he wanted
to show the visitors how to write
with the Victrola. He made his
spaces and when the music started
he made ovals, keeping perfect time.
This is certainly one of the best
schools in the State. The pupils arc
workers and the parents are strong
promoters of all school activities.
Hot lunches have been served
throughout the past year by the chill
dren. The school has been supplied
with community song books by tn.
Sharples Separator Company.
The visitors from out of town at
this special function. were Ona
Sedgley and Leone Ciough, of the
Benton schools.
Mrs Robert Stewart of Gardiner,
was a recent visitor at the home Of
Mrs. George Baird. of Ticonic street.
+ Miss Annie Stewart was recent
visitor at the home of Miss Doris
Cole, of Beacon street.
Aubrey Cole
Aubrey five year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Morris Cole of the river
road. died at his home Friday after
an illness OF a very few hours. He
is survived by lis parents and one
brother.
Funeral services were held Sunday
from the late home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cole and family recently came here
from Perthe. Victoria. n. B.. and
their many friends will grievc with
them over their sad loss.
Hazel and John Patterson are alb
sent from their school duties because
of illness.
On the school team driven by Miss
Carrie Blackwell there were on!$
eight scholars yesterday. This is
seven less than the usual number,
showing that there must be a con-
siderable sickness in town among
children at the present time.
Friends of Mrs. G. A. Chamber
lain, who has been quite III at her
home. will be glad to learn that she
is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. George r.. Wyman
have returned to their home in Ben
ton after passing some time with
their daughter. Mrs. Edward Chase,
of the North Vassa lboro road.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. A. Lyons of North
Nassalboro, were calling in town last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Eor Charity Ball

All those who will provide cakes
for the Charity Ball are requested
to have them delivered at City Hall
Thursday afternoon between 2.30
and o'clock. This is important as
the committee have arranged to be
there at that time.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

a. ouoord of Watcrvillc was
s ae Monday business callers
~ A. A. Matthew of Water
also here Monday on busi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

:" .. Tyler Of l Weston street
a as me engagement of her
aag Jr. 0 PA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

CAPTAIN Roy Marston of Skowhe-
gan, who has been passing a short
time in the city on business, returned
Monday to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

A business meeting of the Green
Street Methodist Sunday School
Home Department. will be held. this
Tuesday afternoon, 80 o'clock with
Miss Grace Morrill,, ) Lombard
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

NJ %.1 Gallzla. stenOgraphcr at
- ,loSs headquarters, is con-
nHf nome in Hallowcll with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

y anne AdamSon Jones is 4 pa
'Ie Augusta general hospital,
QUO VIII receive treatment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

FA y weeks OF Portsmouth. n.
Eno passed the week end with
s"u relatives in this city, re-
Aohcay to Portsmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

INV. a. Day, county agent of
m.s soec Farm Bureau, who has
En-. 'i'eu 10 his home by illness,
!" De down to office, Mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Im ~ueasta Day has returned to
n. u hennebunk after pass
N h. uays in the city as the
4 n st laughter, Miss Florence
| ,c~ s'noer of the Cony High
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

[s, Ms,.nerlne Larkin. who has
SVsed In the office of the
'uler Tor some time. has ac-
In,I Msltion as stcnographcr at
asoec Journal office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Of thanks obituary notices, res
aions Of respect. ETC.. will be
% At the rate Of ten cents per
no charge less than 70 cents.
1loers who fail to receive the
lnal promptly will confer a favor
nuIylng the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
n You Really Want Thrills

this grand program ct the Opera
Housc.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

siasnry Godding, who has been
Ssl. IN windsor. for the past
bed ~. because of illness, has
bs,,,oot this city. She is very
|uties out has not yet resumed
at the d. w. Adams Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Rose Sylvester, employed in
ivy, passed Sunday at her home
Padfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
|UGUSTA LOCALS

al NJ. Brann of Belgrade was q
y Monday at the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

NJ.
l6os ~ Z. Philbrool, associ-
ksv,,U,.. the Supreme court, was
= me Yesterday where he de-
|lr,n memorial address at SER
|duh s 4; by the Wateryille Ro-
y IN n honor of Rev. Father
n r Has,fland who died in that
Aora,'es Father Charland was
member of the club.
lsa r ,ss; marriage intentions
kts. mastered at the Office Of the
n y RALPH {. Weeks of Ports
u thi.' ' and Miss Evelyn T.
l,,ss. city: Roscoe G. Davis of
Ansn ne: and Miss Linnie r.. Da-
his sS .s!a; Alfred f. Bonenfant
snith, nut. both of Augusta; Lor-
Ausuu..an and Anastasea Giroux,
u Hsi,os.a: and William +. Dus-
Iusa 0"ell and Blanche q. Dion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

tuesday, January %, 1923.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mrs. Robert Stewart of Gardiner.
was recent visitor at the home Of
Mrs George Baird. of Ticonic street.
Miss Annie Stewart was a recent
visitor at the home of Miss BORIS
Cole, of Beacon street.