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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Mrs Marcia 3, Farnham

Mrs. Maria r. Farnham. wife or
Joshua G.. C. Farnham, passed away
at her home on South Front street
early Friday morning after an illness
of few months.
She was born in BowdoinhanL the
daughter of Bradstreet and Margaret
Higgins, 65 years ago. and had lived
in Richmond AZ years. For 20 years
she was secretary and treasurer of
the Rebekah Lodge and was librarian
of the Richmond public library for
several years.
Beside a husband. two aunts sur
vive, Mrs. Aribine Hall of Bowdoin-
ham and Mrs. Addie Sears of Somer-
Vile. and several cousins.
The funeral service will be held
from the late home. Rev. n. r. Pear
son officiating, at two o'clock. Sun
day.
Interment will be in Cotton ccme-
tery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

and refreshments of lemonade, cake.
saltines and fancy cookies were
served.
Archie Dawes is building gar
age at his home on Nichols hill.
Mrs. Frank Smell is visiting rela-
tivcs in town
Mrs. Stella Woodbury. and children,
who has been visiting her aunt Mrs.
Frank Gilman and other relatives
and friends for the last week. start
cd on her return trip to Kansas City
Thursday.
Knel Norton and Paul Grcnier
went to Augusta on a business trim
the first of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Highway Commission
Votes to Build Bridge
in Town of Milo

The highway commission on Friday
afternoon held a joint board meeting
with the municipal officers of Milo and
the county commissioners of Piscata-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

the one destroyed 1t is planned to
construct u golf course on the land
formerly occupied by the house and
COttaCcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
STACKING GRAIN IMPROVES THE QUALITY

WHEAT generally is threshed
w from the shock to avoid the
labor and expense Of stacking.
However, proper stacking of wheat
is good practice, and will pay.
1T is better protection from the
weather" is the opinion Of Frank
lin Edwards of the Northwest Crop
Improvement association, land the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

quality of the grain is improved by
the curing process taking place in
the stack"
Nearly every farmer stacking
will testify that the quality Of the
wheat is improved enough to pay
for stacking.
The bundles must be brought to
the thresher and it costs but little,
If any more, to bring them to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
JOICE
All Day Meeting
Helping Hand Circle

\ very interesting all-day meeting
OF the Helping Hand Circle of Kings
Daughters was held Thursday. Aug.
>, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Clark. A large number of the senior
members were present, also a num-
Der of juniors whose presence is al
ways helpful and much appreciated.
Among the visitors present were Mrs.
Raymond Clark, Ncrna Preble. and a
friend OF Mrs. Olga Gordon from
brooklyn, \. Y, who Is always n
welcome visitor. After a bountiful
dinner and a social hour. the meet
ing was called to order by the presi-
cent. Mrs. Sparrow. An interesting
program followed the opening exer-
ciscs and business. Mrs. Kelley in
very interesting manner conducted
the Bible study. At the next meet
ing the Bible study will be that out
lined in the Silver Cross magazine of
the July number. The Bible verse to
commence with the letter 50.
At the business session it was
voted to hold the next meeting
Thursday, Aug. =, with Mrs. Annie
and Blanche Lewis, and to extend an
invitation to the Coopcr's Mills Circle
and have an all-day meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harrington and
two children of Bangor were recent
guests of friends and relatives in
this part of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Clark and
two children of Gardiner were callers
Thursday at the home of their
parents and grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

stack before the rig comes arounu.
Quality wheat is what eVe'
wheat grower is striving for. ans
stacking Is one way Of adding
quality, particularly in wet se8
sons.
Stacks should be located cor
venient for threshing and on wen
drained ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

At the end of 1922 it was found that
total savings deposits in the United
States were s1.50o.oOo coo greater than
On December 81, 1921
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
MANCHESTER

THE FORKS-Miss Audrey Whit
man passed the weekend with her
mother, Mrs. Grace Whitman.
Alton Hartuhg made a business
trip to Sidney lately
Members of the Sunday School at
tended by their superintendent. Mrs.
Angie Guild. went Tuesday to Island
Park for their annual picnic. This
year they united with the Winthrop
Center Sunday school. A most en-
joyable time was reported. notwith-
standing the dull cool day.
Donald Whitman. accompanied by
his mother, sister and broth& went
Sunday to Auburn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Woodbridge
Personal Mention

The Congregational and Episcopal
Sunday Schools enjoyed their annual
excursion to Asbury Park today.
Mrs. L. r. Valentine is anxious to
have all those desiring to join the
ID. A.. r. Chapter to be formed here
next month complete their creden-
tials and application for membership
blanks by the middle of September az
the latest as the state regent, Mrs.
Charles r. Banks is coming here the
latter Fart of the month to organ
ize.
Miss Betty de Russy has returned
to Middlesex General Hospital to re-
sumo her duties as a pupile nurse,
having spent her vocation with her
parents.
Mrs. Clara r. Curry and Mrs. Clar-
endon have returned to their respec-
tive homes in New York having been
the guests of their aunt Mrs. +. C.
Tisdall.
Miss Mary Huber of Green street,
IS slending her vacation with rela-
tives in Trenton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
FIRE IN GORDON STREET
STORE DOES $500 DAMAGE

The local firefighters were called
out at about $3.50 o'clock last night
to extingulsh a fire in the grocery
store of Mrs. Flora Wurtzel, 20I Cor
don street, corner of Gordon and
First streets. Persons residing near
the store discovered the blaze and an
alarm was turned in from box 26 at
Market and First streets, by Arthur
Cubinaek Of 1888 Gordon street.
The fire, which it is believed start
ed behind counters near the rear of
the store, had gained great Roadway
when discovered. The firefighters
under the direction of Chief John
Campbell. made quick work In ex-
tinguishing the fire although handi-
capped by a partition near the rear
of the building.
When the fire was discovered, Mrs.
Wurtzel and her two sons were in
Long Branch, and nelghbors imme-
diately notified the owner. The
members of the family started back
to this city or receipt of word re-
garding the fire. They reside above
the store.
Fire Chief Campbell estimated the
total damage as a result of the fire
at $500. Most of the damage was
caused by water and smoke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
THEATRES
Coming to the NIaiestit


Charming Pollock's great play,
THE Fool" will be the attraction
at the Majestic theatre next Monday
night, August 81. The following
facts concerning it are interesting
and particularly so, because 1.-THE
Fool" was the outstanding dramatic
success in New York all of last sea-
son, drawing more than capacity
audiences which necessitated almost
daily matinees to accommodate the
nightly overlooking crowds. As 1.-THE
Fool' got its gait, nothing could stop
the run in public interest, so it be-
came the talk of the town. And
when people begin to ask "What is
this play all about?" they have to
find out for themselves, and they
did, and The Fool" became the
rage.
When the Selwyns agreed to pro-
duce 1.-THE Fool" in the face of all
disparagement from sources evident
ly bent on keeping it off the stage,
they realized that it was something
SO vastly different from anything
heretofore staged, it would be either
a furore or a colossal failure. Chan
ming Pollock staked his reputation
on its success, saying he would stand
or fall by the result, and if THE
Fool" failed to score as the greatest
success in the theatre, he would then
retire into oblivion d write no
more plays. For Charming Pollock
the answer has been that, after the
London production in December, he
will retire to Vienna for a while to
write for the Gelwyns another play
with an entirely different motive,
and one that he promises will be
equally surprising in it's effect on
public opinion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
At
ANNUAL OUTING
Senator Larson "Babe Ruth"
of Club-BaSebalI Game
Features Event

A snappy baseball game between
the Never Sweats" and the prick
hey Heats" featured the annual out
Ing of the Rotary Club at the CO.
lonia Club yesterday. The game
had many startling features and in
fact, it was so startling that many
of the R%otarians only remembered
this feature of the occasion. The
game was one of surprises, the great
est surprise being the fact that Perth
Amboy has a second Babe Ruth and
1t is likely that before long an offer
will be made this popular player of
the "Prickley Heats to appear on
the local semi-professional club.
The Never Sweats" placed Charles
Hill on the mound while Walter H.
War; stopped them behind the bat.
Aylin Pierson was captain of the
winning team and some declare that
the fact that the Never Sweats"
won is due to the plans which the
former president laid down for his
team. Due to a glass arm which
developed as the game progressed
mond and DR.. George w. Flthian
sem in to finish the game. The two
stars are said to have been Mr.. Lar
son and Mr.. Pierson. Important
parts were played during the con-
test by Daniel Olmstead and Oliver
Hatfield, who umpired the game
without being hit once.
Following the game dinner was
and a social time enjoyed,
during which many songs approp-
rate to the occasion were sung.
About ninety percent of the mem
bership of the club was present.
absent were either enjoying |
vacations or i'll.
The Perth Amboy Babe Ruth is
none other than Senator Morgan r.
Larson. Wham! Whack! went the
senator's bat twice during the ex-
citing contest and both times he
a home run. 1t was declar-
ed after. the contest that the sena-
tor had the highest batting average
of the league. The senator's home
runs resembled Babe Ruth's also,
for although Babe knocks them quite
often his side does not always win
and such proved to be the Ease yes
terday. The senator did his part
but his fellow players failed to
reach his standard and the prick
~ Heats went down to defeat to
the tune of 10 to 6. The senator
played first base on the "Prickley
Heats while the pitcher was Val.
A~fflerbach and the catcher Harry
Golenbock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
TWO WOMEN ARE SOUGHT
IN KIDNAPPING case

NEW YORK, Aug. 23-Two wo-
men are being sought today by de-
t~eetives searching for 3-months-old
Lillian Mckenzie, kidnapped from her
carriage last Saturday.
One Of thoS1 women is a beggar.
On Saturday afternoon she visited a
number Of houses in Manhattan's
lower west side, a crying baby in
her arms, seeking money. -
The other woman is the child
less wife of a man whose ~fondness
for children made him desert her
because there was none in his home.
She had cared for infants entrusted
to her by institutions. When the
last of these was reclaimed, her
husband deserted her and stripped
their home of it's furnishings.
Since the kidnapping she is said to
have told neighbors that she has a
baby now and they. can't take it
away from meg
The kidnapped infanSs father be-
lieves that the child is dead now,
because of improper care and the
failure of the abductor to feed her
the diet prescribed by hospital ply
sieians. The search, however, con-
tinues with every available sleuth at
work.
Inspector Lahey said today he had
received word from the police at
Washington that a baby abandoned
thehe bore some resemblance to Lii
liar, but was convinced, after an eX-
change of messages, that 1t was not
the kidnapped infant. The baby
found in Washington had a tumor
on the left side Of its head, the in
spector said, whereas Lillian had no
such affliction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
DESIRE TO TALK CAUSES MAN
TROUBLE IN POLICE COURT

When Steve Goural, thirty-two
years old of TAI State street, was ar
raigned in police court this morning
on an assault and battery charge
preferred by Mike Horillo of the
same address. his desire to talk
caused him some real trouble.
After the attorney for the COM
plainant had had his client and the
latter's wife, tell the story of the
assault, Goural gave information
which resulted in a prohibition VIC
lation charge being preferred
against him. He was held in $500
bail on the assault charge and in
$1,000 bail on the prohibition viola
ton charge.
According to information given
this morning, Horillo was paid yes
terday and after receiving his pay,
went to the establishment of Goural
to settle a bill raised during the past
two weeks. The bill was for pur-
chases of whiskey, it was brought
out, and wh3l Horillo commended
that it was too large, a fight start
ed.
Goural, a resident Of this country
for sixteen years, has not obtained
his first citizenship papers as yet, it
was shown this morning. After the
opening of the case this morning,
Goural replied in the affirmative to
a question that he keeps a record of,
charge accounts, and he was sent to
his establishment for the record
book, before disposition of the case
was made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Shower is Given
Miss Rachel Jago

sEwAREN. Aug. 2s:-A surprise
shower was given Miss Rachel Jago
at Acker's boathouse by her CO.
workers and friends in honor of her
approaching marriage to John
Thomas of Staten Island. Miss Jago
received many useful gifts and a
Measant evening was concluded by
wing ice cream and delicious
~ me-made cakes. Those present
are Miss Jago, Miss Mary Hutz-
A-ian, Miss Olive Sandholt, Mrs. r.
D. Ac1er, Mrs. Sandholt, Miss
-lep--Augustine, Mrs. Theodore
1ehrer, Mrs. Fred zehrer, Mrs.
Richard Gardner, Mrs. Walter
Street, Mrs. Matthew Jago, Mrs.
John Jago, Miss Evelyn Bauer, Miss
Cora Mahahney, Miss Gladys Jenk-
ms, Miss Margaret Burke, Miss
Jeanette Burke, Miss Harriet Ander-
son, Miss Alice Olesen and Miss
Gladys Page, Charles Acker, Frank
J. LaFarr, Henry Simonson, Richard
Jago. Vincent Boyle, Albert Gott-
stein and John Thomas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
BOY INSTANTLY KILLED
IN ONE ACCIDENT HERE
CONTINUED from Page u
Woodbridge Man Hurt

John Koniack, thirty-five years
old, of ia Iselin road, Woodbridge,
is at the Perth Amboy City Hospi-
tai today suffering from a fractured
skull and decorations of the ear re-
ceived when he fell from an auto
on his way home from work last
night.
Koniack was riding with a friend
on his way home from work and
when he neared his home stood on
the running board OF the mahine.
When directly in front of his resi-
dence he attempted to jump from
the car, while it was in motion and
going at a good rate of speed, and
tripped, spraying to the ground and
striking his head against a large
stone. He was taken to the hospi-
tai by the driver of the car and OPP
Grated on by DIR. +. c. Henry, Sr.
His condition today is fair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
COAL WARNING is GIVEN
BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
tContinued from page u

The invitation for a conference
with representatives of the inter-
state commerce commission and the
principal eastern railroads to con
slider tentative plans for the insti-
tuition of central distributing agen-
eies in each state was dispatched
after conferences during the day be-
tween President Coolidge and heads
of the government agencies con-
cerned.
The New York conference, the
governors were informed, also will
endeavor to evolve plans for in
structing the public in the use of
substitute fuels.
While hope still survived in adj
ministration circles that the an
thracite miners and operators would
find a IA to avert a tie-up of the
mines on September 1, there was no
indication today of any intention of
further government intervention at
this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
BAND CONCERT LAST NIGHT
ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS

In spite of the cool weather last
night the band concert held on the
grounds of School No. 5, under the
leadership of Professor p. Acqua-
viva, of the Perth Amboy Concert
Band, was attended by about 5000
people of this city and vicinity.
About the same number were pres
ent at last weeks entertainment.
The splendid success achieved at
both concerts is due mainly to the
untiring efforts of Mrs. r. S. Rost-
kowski and Soren p. Stark, commit
tee IN arrangements, who worked
almost increasingly in making prep
arations and who were highly re-
sponsible for the general smooth
running order of both entertain
ments. The platform used by the
musicians was donated to the park
commission by the local Y. M. H.
A., and the seating arrangements
we're taken carr of by Superintend-
ent Tooker.
The police again last night did
splendid work in handling the heavy
traffic and keeping order about the
grounds and deserve unlimited cred
it. The traffic was diverted to side
cCNS 5O thai LIS uOlS6 OF llo
trucks and autos could not mar the
music and unnecessary noises about
the grounds were quieted.
Last nights municipal concert
will probably he the last to be held
this season unless a free concert is
given by one of the leading orches-
tras of this city. The money set
aside for entertainments this year
not sufficient to pay for more
than two, but it is hoped that an
appropriation will be made for this
purpose in next years budget.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Raritan Township
Personal

A surprise party was given last
night to Fred Smith at Ritchfield
Park and the following guests mo-
tored from Raritan township: The
Misses Claire and Minnie Schneider,
Mabel Olson, Hazel Palmer, Julia
Blanchard, Marie Resch, Messrs.
Richard and Kurt Schneider, Louis
Schelling, Burt Nobel, Alfred Witt
nebert, Archibald Blanchard and E.
Beslau.
Mrs. Clifford ellis was a Newark
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Ole Jensen entertained rela-
tiyes at her home yesterday.
Miss May Donnelly motored out of
town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sophus Greisen mo-
tored out of town last night.
Mrs. Michael Bollo was a New
Brunswick visitor yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
President Is Pleased

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23:--Presi-
dent Coolidge expressed to Postmas-
ter General New today his gratifica-
ton over the achievement of the
Postoffice Department in demon
strating the 27-hour coa~st-to-coast
air mail service.
The postmaster general said he
found the President in complete
agreement with the proposal to ex-
tend the air mail service for the de-
livery of mail over long distances
should the present five-day expert
ment prove it feasible.
Appropriations for the current
year, Mr.. New said, are sufficient to
permit the extension. =
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
FAVOR TAX REDUCTION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-secre-
tary Mellon viii renew to the next
congress his recommendation for a
reduction in the higher brackets of
income sur-taxes.
An announcement OF his purpose
at the treasury today, however, said
he was uncertain whether the pro-
posal would meet with a favorable
reception at the capitol.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Mrs. fucker Hostess
at a Bridge Party
EntertainS Many Local Wom-
en- at Her Summer Home
at Bradley Beach

Mrs. Max fucker was hostess at a
bridge held at her summer home
in Bradley Beach yesterday after
noon for the benefit of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. H. A. Sinking
Fund and Local Council of Jewish
Women Emergency Fund. There
were six tables in play. High score
for the afternoon was made by Mrs.
Kasse, Mrs. Jack Joselson, Mrs.
Frank Meyers, Miss A. Weiss of
West End, Mrs. r. Mailer, Mrs.
Abramson Of Asbury Park, Mrs. NJ.
Wurtzel and Mrs. Emil X. Roos.
Guests were present from West End,
Asbury Park, Elberon, Bradley
Beach, Newark and this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Strand Eeatura

No delusions as to the publio's
tastes in motion pictures are enter
tanned by Cecil b. De Mile, whose
latest Paramount-Artcraft picture
Male and Female" adapted from
Sir James NJ. Barrie's '"The Admir-
able Crichton," will be on view at
the Strand theatre today only.
Judging from the lavish scale upon
which the Barrie story was produced
and the all-star cast assembled to in
'terpret it, Mr.. De Mile has no cause
to worry about his latest MASTER
piece. Thomas Meighan has the role
of Crichton, the r~esourceful butler,
who became his masters master on
a desert isle. Others in the notable
cast are Gloria Swanson, Lila Lee,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23

One of the strangest cases of
mistaken identity, from which most
disastrous consequences arise, will
be seen in when the Desert Calls"
a Pyramid Picture which comes to
the Crescent theatre today. 1t is a
Ray G. Smallwood production fea-
turing Violet Heming, with Robert
Frazer, j. Barney Sherry, Huntley
Gordon and Sheldon Lewis in the
cast.
The author is Donald McGibeny,
AID his story is a gripping one.
It concerns a young wife and her
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Mr.. AND MRS. COOLIDGE
INSPECT MODEL HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge, who are en-
gagged this week in getting settled in
the White House, got some ideas
today through a visit to the model
house" erected last spring in Sher-
man square by the general fedora
ton of women's clubs, to further the
better homes movement.
They spent about fifteen minutes
going over the house and both asked
many questions Of attendants. The
President was particularly inter-
ested in the lighting and ventilating
features. Among other things he
pointed out that there was no pro-
vision for icing the kitchen refrig-
orator from the back porch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Party Given
At Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, Aug. 2S.-Gustav
Agreen entertained a number of
friends on Tuesday night in honor of
his birthday. at his parents home in
Freeman street. Dancing was the
feature of the evening. The guests
present were from Woodbridge, Sc
warren, Perth Amboy, Railway and
other nearby towns. In addition to
the home the garage was used for
dancing. Refreshments were served
and the host was the recipient of
many handsome gifts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Fords Social
And Personal Mention

Miss Edna Hansen Is spending a
few days with relatives in Brooklyn.
Jack Gruber of Hartford, Conn,
is spending a week visiting friends
here.
Miss Christel Ceiling and Mrs.
Harry Jones and son visited friends
in Jersey City yesterday.
Mrs. Carl Frohlich is entertaining
relatives at her home this week.
Mrs. John johnson was the guest
OF friends in Brooklyn yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Beaure-
gasd entertained friends from
Bridgeport at their home recently.
A lawn party was held at the
home Of Mr.. aid Mrs. Walter Dun
ham IN honor of Mrs. Dunham's
ffty-hrst anniversary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23
Plan for Picnic

Arrangements are being completed
for the first annual picnic Of the
Eaglewood club, which win be held
Sunday at Kozusko and Fedorka
park, at Convery place. Music for
the afternoon and evening will be
furnished by the Sterling Six. s. Ku-
suzko, is chairman of arrangements
and IS assisted by A. Fedorka, and
Walter BanzYk. Games will be play
ed and there will be a baseball game
in the afternoon between the a
RED men and single men. Tickets
are out and may be procured from
any member of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-23

husband, Americans. who live near
the Sahara where he is cashier in
a bank. A stranger appears In the
city-a dereliot, a drunkard who
strikingly resembles the cashier.
At the same time comes an old
enemy, a man whose pursuit of the
wife has not ended with her a
riage.
Desiring to ruin the husband, that
the wife may be helpless, the enemy
forces the derelict to participate in
a diabolical scheme to bring this
about. Because of the likeness be-
tween the two men, he FORCES a
check and compels the derelict to
present it at a bank where he Il,
of course, mistaken for the cashier.