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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Expect Ice Will
Leave This Week

Speculatons are being made down
Bath way that the ice Will leave the
river before the end of the present
week. The oldest inhabitants who
base their predictions upon previous
years. say they expect to see the ice
float down past Bath this week Last
year the ice went out March &c end the
year before on March IL. The earliest
the ice went out. according to reports
kept since 1918. was on March 2, 1896,
and the latest date is April 81. it 60
ing out on that day in 1854 and 1887.
The record since 1918. lacking the
year 1895. of which there is no ac-
count. shows that the Ice passed out
60 times in April and 35 times in
March. The record for the last 10
years follows: 1918, March %: 1914.
April Z; 1915, March II: 1916. April !;
1917. April 4; 1918, April 10; 1919.
March p; 1920. April G; 1921, March
II; 1922, March &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Special Numbers by
Young Dancers

Young dancers-little tots and those
just a bit older-will feature the en-
tertainment program of the annual ball
by the Children of the American Rev
olution at the Augusta City hall Friday
evening.
AN Old-Fashoned Dance" duct by
Charlotte Ovideau and Roger Andrews,
will be one of the features. There Will
be solo dances by Constance Flynt. Jes-
sic Nicholas, Elaine Radcliffe and
Frances Kinsman. Marjorie Gray and
Gerald Leavitt will have a special num-
Der and then there Will be feature fox
trotS by Hazel Cadarctte and George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Assembling Fords appears to be
a favored outdoor sport, just at
present. from the standpoint of the
spectators. \ carload of Fords were
unloaded in 40 minutes. Tuesday.
But the work of assembling them
takes a considerably longer time. 1t
takes about six hours to assemble
in proper shape car load of these
automobiles, there being six Fords to
a car. Among recent Ford owners
are f. l.. Webb. Riverside Drive, H.
A. Curtis. Others who will soon join
the ranks as truck owners are Phil
brick Thomas Co, Taber & Reid,
Divide Pomerleau, B. M. Cross,
StOne-COoper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Virginia at Bath
for ReDair Work

The steamboat Virginia. which will
be put on the Augusta Boothbay iar-
Dor route of the Augusta. Gardner d
Boothbay Steamer Co. again this sea-
son. The steamer went up TO Bath
from Boothbay Harbor on Monday OF
this week. She will undergo repairs
there before starting her seasons bust
ness She is in command of Capt. Ellra
Dunton and the regular crew. Chester
Orne chief engineer. Arthur stone
mate, and Angus Anderson fireman.
The repair work will take about 10
days or two weeks and it is now plan
ned to put her on the route between
Bath and Boothbay Harbor about May
!. About the same time the Islander
will be taken to Bath for an overhaul
ing and later when she is repaired she
will be put on the Rath-Eoothbay Har-
Dor run and the Virginia will be placed
back on the Augusta route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Use Olive Oil For
Hair Inclined TO
Be Dry, Brittle

Now hair specialists tell you how
to have beautiful hair. Their secret
is the use of olive oil in the sham
poo. Never wash hair without it,
they tell you. Particularly hair in
clined to be dry and brittle. They
charge big price for it But you
can have the most delightful olive
oil shampoo at home. Simply get a
bottle of PALMOLIVE SHAM
POO at any department or drug
store. See how wonderfully it
cleanses. And how beautifully
glossy, soft and plant it leaves your
hair. Thousands of women are using
it and learning what real hair beauty
can be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Mrs. Anuenette Ella

Mrs. Angenettc Ellis, wife of
George P. Ellis. passed away at her
home On the Middle Road Tuesday
afternoon after a long illness. She
was beloved wife, mother, neigh
Dor and friend and leaves to mourn
her passing, besides her husband,
one son. George NJ. Stills of this
place, and one daughter. Mrs. Adel-
bert w. Miles of Vassalboro. The
funeral will be held at her late
home Thursday at o:30 p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
KENT'S HILL
ChrystaI Club

A good attendance was preesnt at
the meeting of the Chrystal Club in
Sampson Hall Tuesday evening, with
Miss Chapman, Miss Judkins and
Miss Cutler as hostesses. The presi-
dent. Mrs. Maynard Dow, presided
and in the absence of the secretary,
Miss Abel was appointed secretary
pro. tenn.
After discussion of current
events. Miss McQuigg gave a reading
and the evening ended with a
pleasant social time, during which
ice cream and cake was served by
the hoSteSseS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
SIDNEY

Delwin Weeks is taking valuation
in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Glidden are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of ten pound daughter, who
has been named Eleanor Louise.
Mrs. Sarah Cummings of Augusta
is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. +.
Glenn Bailey, for q few days.
Mrs. Alvah Dickinson Of Water
vile is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. w. L. Goodhue.
George Potter is assisting George
Tilton in his maple sugar orchard.
Charles Glidden of Winslow, who
has been passing several days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Peterson
has returned to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
TROY

Miss Carrie Weymouth left last
week for a few days visit with her
sister, Mrs. Mary Dodge in Pittsfield.
From there she will go to Portland
for few weeks, where she has en-
ployment.
Miss Erdene Pierce, who has been
passin0 the Easter recess in town
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. T..
Pierce, has returned to Whitefield,
N. H.. where she will resume her
teaching.
Walter Small met with quite a
painful accident one day last week,
while working in Canaan. He was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
MANCHESTER

Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Pierce, who have
been spending the winter in Hallowell,
have returned to their cottage for the
season.
Mrs. Jennie Crockett is visiting her
parents for several days and Miss Le-
ma WEIGH of the Shaw Business College
was at home for the week end.
Dennis Daley of Portland visited his
parents over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ware passed the
week end at the home Of Harry Spear,
her father.
Miss Frances Collins of the Sargent
Schol, Cambridge. is spending her va
cation in New York and Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
SHOP NOTES

OF decided and unusual interest
is the style Show which will be held
Thursday by II. l.. Merrill at The
Daylight Store. The models, pro-
fcssionals from New York, will eX-
hibit garments designed for women
of larger proportions.
1t has been so difficult for women
who have heavy figures to be per-
fectly fitted with ready-to-wea gar
ments that this exhibition is sure TO
have an unusual appeal. Not only
the regular stock of The Daylight
store but many special patterns WILL
be shown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Jones Brook Closed

In the spring a mans fancy turns
to thoughts of fishing. But Game
Warden Richard Upton issues a
warning that there is still a close
time on fishing in Jones Brook.
over east Some local fishermen
were of the opinion that the brook
was open to fishing July of this
year. but the law is not off until
1925
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Some Free Boat Rides
Expected BY Local Barber

A local tonsorial artist. who has
more or less time between shaves to
keep an eye on the lakes and streams
nearby. has a bet that the ice will
not leave Cobbosseecontee before the
18th of this month. His supporters
declare he has a good chance to win
the bet. If the weather does not go
out before that time, he will have as
reward the services for a day of a
guide and the use Of the guides boat,
as well as the use of another boat
for another daY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Those who recall old time actors
in this city, will doubtless remem-
Der Harry LAMAR. who played at
the old Comique. where the Colonial
Theatre now stands. Mr. LAMAR
sends the Journal copies of the Los
Angeles (Calif.) Evening Herald and
blue pencils stories of events which
he has attended there. He spoke of
attending the big American play.
which is fashioned somewhat after
the famous Passion Play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

A one act play entitled 1.-THE
Happy Day" will be presented at
the vestry of the Green Street Meth
odst Church Thursday evening.
April 18th. at 7.45. by members of
the Standard Bearers Club. after
which chatting dish lunch will be
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Miss Rosie Stitham. who has been
working as telephone operator at
the local exchange, completed her
duties there last Saturday. She has
gone to Aroostook county where she
will remain for an indefinite time
with her father. Miss Stitham is not
in good health and it is hoped that
the change will do her good. She
is a popular and talented member
of the Augusta Girls Community
Club and will be greatly missed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

The names of the end men are
such as will guarantee all kinds OF
fun. Hank Mcclure. the "lrlc
crow" of last years show has a lot
of new stuff to put across. Iaps
Turcotte is a new one. but ne is
going to try to eclipse the spotlight
and Louis Lemieux. lie Petit Nalg.
.is going to be heard if he has to
sing to do it," And there will be
still others.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Dearborn and Marjorie Gray and Henry
Brann.
There will be a full order of gen.
eral dancing which Is sure to be APP
prcciated as this Is always one Of the
features of the annual ball. Donald
Hewett will be the floor director and
will be assisted by a capable corps of
aides. Tickets are now on sale by the
members and will be sold at the door.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Edgar White of Sidney was here
visiting for short time. this week,
on his way. home from North Deer
Isle where he has been visiting with
friends and relatives for a few
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends for
the beautiful floral tributes sent US
during our recent bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Pierce
- and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mcdonald
and family,
I Mrs. Maria Pelkington
", and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Mrs. Clarence Rowe. who has been
employed at the Capital Drug Co..
has been admitted to the Augusta
General hospital for surgical treat
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Master Mahlon Jewett of Patter-
son street has returned from a short
visit in North Vassalboro. where he
! was the guest of his uncle, Merton
DelanO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

The etiquette class at the Angus
ia Girls Community Club will meet
Friday evening of this week, 7.3O
o'clock with Miss Elsie p. Briggs in
charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred r. Lord and fam
lily have returned to their home in this
city after passing two months in Port
land,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
RELIEF

When syou have . headache take
Auburt's Headache powders, a great
rsIiet. 1925 cts. at your druouist..
decl. th-mvn,tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Mrs. Henry Thyng of Readf1eld
was calling on friends, Wednesday,
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

The funeral services for the late
Wilfrcd Domnick Nigue. who died
III this city will be held from MS
home at North Whltehe!d' 1hurs-
day morning at 10 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Bryant f. Jones returned Wednes-
day from short business trip to
Dover Foxcroft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
AUGUSTA LOCALS

L. stevens and Mr.. Rice OF
Portland we're pusihesS S"iiei D
TUESDAY in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
kicked by horse. He is getting

kicKeo by a horse. He is getting
along comfortably at this writing.
Mrs. Harry Ames and baby of Ban.
gor are visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Hollis.
CENTER-The schools in Troy will
reopen next Monday.
Bert Morton Of Bangor is a guest
at the home Of his sister, Mrs. oscar
Hathaway.
Miss Hilma j. Wingate is teaching
in Waldo.
w. II. Smith has 400 trees tapped
ana has been making syrup in spite
or the unfavorable season thus far.
Mrs. w. H. Smith passed the week
Bangor. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Thomas
l.. Burke.
James f. Dolan has returned
from a short visit with relatives N
Boston.
Mrs. ]. T. Jennings of Gloucester
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Glazier.
William Lincoln, representative in
the Commercial Brewing Co. of
Boston. was a business visitor here
"Wednesday.
Mrs r. e. Blamey, in charge of
the mattresses in the general mess
hall, suffered a bad fall early We'd
nesday. slipping on the ice. Her
again soon.
The funeral of the late William
II. Parker was held from the Home
chapel at 1880 Wednesday, Rev. l..
l.. Phanel officiating.
Burroughs have been granted to
Frank M. Chick to Salem: David A.
Piggott to Camden. and John S.
keiser to Ellsworth.
Charles V. Harris, late Hospital
Corps. U. S. A.. and Charles Lynch.
late Co. A, O. Conn. Inf, have been
granted discharges from the Home.
Frederick Reynolds, of Fall River.
late 2S Co.. L. S. c. A. c.: Richard
Pendleton. of Hallowell. late L. S.
Navy. have reported for admission.
William A. Snow. the popular
piano player in the Home orchestra,
has been granted weeks leave to
visit his parents in Portsmouth, n.
II.
The treasurer's Office is receiving
a new coat of paint which will make
it much brighter and a more attrac-
tive place to transact business in.
Miss Ruth Perkins will leave this
morning to visit friends in Dover,
n. H., for few days.
Mrs. George L. Blaisdell and
daughter of Wilmington. Mass.
We're in Camp Wednesday to attend
the funeral Of their father and
grandfather. .
Daniel +. Ivory has been re-elect-
ed manager of the Home baseball
team and is about to arrange his
schedule for the season. He would
like to hear from any manager de-
string a game here either on week
day or Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Edward Haskell was business
caller. Wednesday, in WaterNille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Safety razor blades sharpened.
New method. Whites Barber shop.
ap12-13-14
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Justin Libby

The death of Justin Libby oc-
CURED in the hospital here Tuesday
night. He was born in Limington,
March %. 1916. He enlisted in Co.
II. -. Me. Inf. at Portland, Sept.
10. 1862 and was discharged at that
place. July II. 1863 He was ad-
mitted to the Home from Portland,
March -. 1892. A sister. Mrs. Mary
a. Moore of Portland. survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Mrs. Il. r. Hayden entertained the
ladies of the Camp Wednesday af-
ternoon at bridge, the occasion
proving n most enjoyable one. Mrs.
J. a. Hadley won the prize. The
house was very prettily decorated
with potted plants and cut flowers
Delicious refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Maurice Files OF Portland ls
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. X. ~
Files.
Mrs. Muriel Brophy of Sargent
Physical Training School OF Cam
bridge, Mass, is at their home on
High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Holt have
returned from Madison where they
have been visiting friends.
William Ward, who has been con-
Quoting a small grocery store on
Lawrence avenue, has moved TO the
store on Main street, formerly oc-
cupied by w. w. Nye Company.
Mrs. Leverett Flewelling has re-
turned from Springvale, where she
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Maynard Wilson.
The Ladies' Social Union met Mon
day afternoon at the home or MRS.
Grac Gibson with Mrs. Hannah Bar
ney assisting as hostess. Final plans
were made for the annual spring sale
and supper to be held April 18th.
The monthly meeting of the
Parent Association will be
held Thursday afternoon at the
Lawrence High school assembly hall
at o'clock.
p. d. Smith of New York City is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Smith and grandmother, Mrs.
W. D. Horne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Gen. John Harper

News has been received Of the
death OF Gen. John Harper at his
nome In Lewiston. His wife was Miss
Estelle Knowles of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
LOCAL NOTICE

Gen. Poor Auxiliary will hold a
cooked food sale at r. w. Church's
store, Friday, April 1S at 1880.
apr12dct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

y party of twenty friends surprised
MISS Gladys Hathaway on her birth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Dance tonight at Manchester
Grange hall. Burns orchestra.
apr12-19-26s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

NORTH-Hortense GlaZier is
visiting her grandmother in Fairfield.
Mrs. Carl Goodwin was in Show
hogan Sunday to attend the funeral
of Albert Jewctt.
The pupils of Covell school en-
ioyed a party Saturday evening at
the home of the teacher. Mrs. Huff.
Games were played and refresh
ments of popcorn and Ice cream ana
cake were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

The Ladies of the Congregational
Church will hold a rummage sale
Saturday in the Chamber of Com
merce Assembly room, over the Lew
iston Buick Garage, Market Square.
Sale opens at go A. NJ. April11d4t
Big Thur. night dance this week,
Granite Cutters hall.s Hallowell Fine
! floor. big crowds. dances for all and
Smith plays, apr11-12
Evening star., 1923-10-31
HOW A POOR MAN CAN GET AHEAD
True Stories of Wage Earners and Salaried Men and
Women Who Have Found the Road to
Financial Independence.
BY Samuel o. Rice, Educational Director,
Investment Bankers Association of America

CIhis is the eleventh Of a series of twelve
stories of wage earners and salaried men
ana women who have found the road to
niencial independence. The next one will
appear In toInOrrow's Starr
One of the frequently used yard
sticks in measuring the accumulat-
ing ability of America before the
war was the fact that II, zoo, 600 per-
sons had $4,000, 100000 in savings ac-
counts. That was considered quite
sizable. but it was soon put in shad-
ow when 21.000,000 persons brought
forward $4,000. 100000 in five liberty
bond drives and by the fact that saw
ings accounts kept right on growing
Now more than 30,000,000 persons
In this country have savings accounts
which approximate $4,000. 100000.
Many liberty bonds have gone from
the hands of small holders to be re-
placed by ucketshop receipts. doubt
fh or worthless stocks or faint mem
ories. But the source of all this
wealth still remains, greater than
ever before, Wages have increased
and the wealth in the hands of the
average man and woman Is greater
than ever before in America. That
is why bucketshops and frauds are
so persistent. 1t is the richest field
also the reason why every posi-
BILE dollar should be kept in
active production of more wealth.
Americans demand more of the
expanding comforts of life. To
meet that demand for better homes.
automobiles and other necessities and
luxuries. the production of wealth
Evening star., 1923-10-31
WALL STREET NOTES..
Typewriter Earnings-U. S. Steel
Helps Market-Financing.

NEW YORK. October a1.-The I'm
derwood Typewriter Company an
nounces that net profits for the quar-
ter ending September 80 aggregated
S4SS,468. as compared with S341,993
for the third quarter in 1922.
The Cerro de Pasco Company has
called s1.650,000 of it's convertible
sinking fund per cent bonds for re-
bonds may be converted into stock
until that date. when interests ceases.
The action of United States Steel di-
rectors In declaring an extra common
stock dividend of one-quarter of /
per cent had a stimulating effect on
practically the entire stock market
at the opening today. Buying of
United States Steel and the independ-
ent shares was spirited both for the
long account and to cover short ac-
counts. The extra dividend calling for
payment of $1,270.000 does not make
much of an inroad on the corpora
tion's cash and investment holdin gs,
which amounted at the close of busi-
ness last year to $31S,00O.O00.
Subscription books were closed early
today on the offering of $4,000, 600
Canadian Pacific railway per cent
coupon consolidated debenture stock
1t is understood the Maxwell Motors
Corporation will soon be in the mar
ket with an Offering of $6,000,00 fif-
teenyear notes, the proceeds to be
used to redeem S4,300,000 short-term
notes due June 1, 1924, and for addi-
tional working capital.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

must be increased. and capital must
be supplied, IL the distribution of
wealth is to be increased by indus
try. and commerce.
Louis M. is tiny, simple example
Of the opportunity and need for cap
1tal in legitimate enterprises today.
Louis runs the neighborhood grocery
in an outlying district in Chicago.
When the after-war depression
profits OF his one-man grocery store
and wished to expand his business.
but was bit afraid during the hard
times. A young bond salesman ac-
cidentally heard of Louis and his
$1,000. He sold him a. good bond.
Money rates were high. so Louis got
the bond at very attractive level
He was lucky, too. He had bought
of reputable investment bank. He
might almost as readily have bought
a worthless piece of paper from a
salesman who promised 10 per cent,
20 per cent. or any extravagant re-
turn that might seem good sales talk.
When the depression passed Louis
sold his bond at an increased price
and expanded his little store. His
increased business has enabled him
to make the first payment on little
home. Louis is on the road to finan-
cial independence. But he might still
be a long way from that desirable
road if the right kind of securities
dealer had not happened to call on
sands of other Americans who do not
know that before you invest you
should investigate, not the security
itself, but the integrity and the ca l.
pabllity of the man or the firm that
sells it,