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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
LAFALOT CLUB MEETS.

Miss Thelma Carlson of so Pros
pect street entertained the Lafalot
club at her home last Tuesday eve-
ming. Lunch was served and games
played. Aiss Edna Peterson enter
tanned with a special jazz dance.
There were also other entertainers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Prize Winners.
High individual average
1929.
Second high individual average
V. Granger, aS.7.
High single-H. Granger, 1874.
Second high single--Ewald, 1872.
High three string-W. Dionne. 1872.
Second high three string-Smith,
500
High team single Cost Dept. 423.
High three string - Dept. Al,
1902.
Winner of goat nriZe-E Pnners
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
SOUTHINGTON NEWS
Legion Post To Hold Annual BANQUET
Arrested For Drunkenness-Itcms
of Interest.

kiltonic Post, American Legion, will
hold its annual banquet in the South
ington Inn tomorrow evening. About
rs members of the post and large
number of guests are planning to at
tend. Clarence Scarborough OF West
Hartford. assistant treasurer of the
state organization will be the princi-
pal speaker and high class enter
tainnent will be furnished. Com
mander Frank Hurley will act as
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

A man, too intoxicated % giVe his
name BAT who claimed his residence
IN FlainAille, was arrested last evening
by Traffic offieeF John eoekaYne on
the charge Of drunkenness, lie will
b. tried to-day,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

u, !, ShanleN state representative
Of the Filters and nFummeFs Of cen'
neetieut, will attend the New York
Filters and nTummfns' convention 10
be held In lanksrs X. T., saturday.
The local corps will take part In
drummsfs and tifeFs meet IN AaugaH
tuck on Saturday,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

An amateur hoAing tournament will
he staged in the town hall May ! | un'
der the auspices Of the sonthlngton A,
g, Eight bouts will be shown on the
card in which two amateur state
champions viii take part, Local mitt
singers will also he seen In action,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

for the past week, The huildiRg
which stood at the corner Was RACED
and the debris Mas removed, but no
further work has been done, Local
Pe0nie are wandering when the cone
stTustian Of the cellar and the Few
building will he started, Ne word has
been received fFam Ihe contractor IN
chargr OF the work,
Iludniek T. Captain,
Manager Roy French al the plainH
willie baseball team announced today
that iiudniCk, the stellar third saeker,
has been chosen captain Of the team,
His choice is as popular a one as
could be made and many favorable
comments were heard over II, tie
also announced that Tommy Rlaneh-
ard has been signed M as a twiFleF
for the local nine, blanchard comes
here with reputation Of being one
Of the best that has been turned ont
in the Hardware city, He hit
slump few seasons ago, hui made
a great comeback and had one Of the
hest seasons Of his career last year,
His work will he great addition 20
the team,
Property Transfer,
Adolnh kanopas has bought
through Robert White the premises
al ?sT West Main street from Mrs,
Adeline Mason Of Pennington avenue,
The property consists of land and
buildings,
rythians Carnival,
The spring festival 10 he given by
Pythian lodge, X, OF r.. on the Whit.
ing street grounds starting next Sat
nrday, promises OF he one OF the big.
gest attractions ever given IN the
town OF Plainyillo. The Monarch
Amusement Exposition will furnish
tho shows and entertainments and
this concern comes here highly rec.
commended for its wholesome enter.
tainmcnts. There arc absolutely no
Objectionable features connected with
the affair and Plainvillc people will hc
treated 10 one OF the best entertain.
mcnts ever witnessed here.
Bowling League Averages.
The secretary OF the T. r. N. Co,
bowling league has compiled the fol-
lowing list OF final scores and aver.
ages for the season which closed last
week,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Justin Mccarthy who has been the
guest NJ friends in sonihlnglon for the
past six months, will leave saturday
for his home In Milwaukee, Wis
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

There will he m important meet
ing OF Division No, 1, 4, q, H., In ~,
Thomas Community home, this sve'
ming,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
Property Transfer.

Adolnh honoPas has bought
through Robert White the premises
at 2sT West Main street from Mrs,
Adeline Mason Of Pennington avenue.
The property consists of land and
buildings,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
You
Can
Gain
Weight

Oily by taking
Father Johns Medicine.
1t strengthens weak
ened tissue and builds
new flesh and energy.
Start taking this old
fashioned food medicine
today. II will enrich
your blood a n d drive
poisonous waste matter
from your system.
over Gs years IN use.
Father Johns Medicine
Builds new health.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

bowling league Averages.

The secretary OF the T. r. N. Co.
bowling league has compiled the fol-
lowing list OF final scores and aver
ages for the season which closed last
MnnEt
Evening star., 1923-01-16
Telephone and Mail Orders

will be filled to the best of our ability,
and subject to prior sale. Come early and
you are certain of securing the White
Enamel Kitchen Utensils that you most
want.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03

who was formerly pastor Of the First
Baptist church, now residing in Wa
tervillc, will be pleased to learn that
4. recent meeting of the board Of
managers of the United Baptists
Convention is was voted to send the
executive secretary Irving B. Mower
to Stockholm, Sweden as a delegate,
to attend the meeting of the Baptist
World Alliance held on June 81 to
%.
1t is expected that the quarantine
for scarlet fever at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Omar Boullier on the COR
ner of bush and East Leavitt streets
will be lifted tomorrow. Friday. The
patient has been their youngest child,
Miss Natalie.
[ The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society was held Tuesday after
noon at the public library.
The May meeting of the Helen
Coburn Missionary Society will be
held on Friday afternoon at the Be-
thany Baptist church parlors. All
ladies of the church and congrega-
ton are cordially invited to attend
and are asked to go prepared to sew
A miscellaneous program will be pre-
SCnted.
The regular meeting of the Rus
sell Relief Corps will be held on
Friday afternoon at the Grand Army
hall at which the corps ladies will
entertain the veterans of the Russell
Post of the Grand Army. There will
be an interesting program and re-
freshments.
Skowhegan Paper Company, in
whose basement the water was sew
eral feet deep Sunday and Monday
and which was obliged to shut down
operations Sunday night, resumed
operation Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
Town Improvement Society Board
Meets

The last meeting Of the executive
board of the Town Improvement So
ciety for the season of 1929. be-
fore the annual meeting which is to
he held on Thursday afternoon. was
held Tuesday afternoon in the lib
rary parlors at which time the years
work was closed up. The present
board consists of president, Mrs.
Florence Waugh Danforth: first vice
president, Mrs. Viola Smith: second
vice president, Mrs. Martha Nor
rill: secretary, Mrs. Elva G. Greene;
treasurer, Mrs. Angie Il. Steward;
directors. Mrs. Clara +. Decker Mrs.
Ina W. Yeaton, Mrs. Lillian Smith,
Mrs. Kate w. Turner and Mrs. Emma
Goodrich.
Charles c. Cleveland has been TAX
ing for the past few weeks the school
census in Skowhegan.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
A. Decker of East Leavitt street is
under quarantine for scarlet fever.
Their daughter. Miss Fayalene a sem
iOr in the Skowhegan high school,
being the patient. Their son, Albert
is staying with Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
II. Steward and Mr.. Decker was out
of town when Miss Decker became
i'll. Mrs. Blanche NJ. Friend, a nurse,
is at the Decker home assisting in
the care of the patient.
r. II. Morrill, has recently pur-
chased new car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03

the members of the senior class at
Colby College. The purpose Of the
play was to demonstrate the cOndi-
tons in Turkey anf the need for
workers there. and it also showed
tie dramatic ability of all taking part.
AT the regular meeting Of the
Skowhegan Lodge No. 81 Knights of
Pythias which will be held on this
Thursday evening the Rank of Page
will be conferred upon a class of can
didates and business of Importance
will come before the meeting and all
members are urged to attend.
Many friends of Miss Grace Fox
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Fox of Fairview avenue, will be in
terested to know that she is to take
part in the concert which will be
given in the Congregational church
in Waterville tomorrow. Friday, eve
ming. by the Women's Glee Club of
Colby College. Miss Fox, who is a
member T.. the junior class at Colby,
is to be one of the ladies in the vo-
cal quartet which will sing at the
concert J riday evening.
Saturday there will be an all-day
Extension meeting for the purpose
Of maxine fireless cookers which will
be held the Municipal building.
The meeting will begin at $50. All
who wish to make ireless cookers on
Saturday are requested to notify Mrs.
Will l.. Hill of Parkman HILL who is
chairman Of the fiteless cooker cam
paign committee.
The May meeting of the Mission
airy Circle of the Federated church
will be held on Friday afternoon,
May fourth at the home of Mrs.
Hiram Plummer and Mrs. Raymond
A. Derhyshire on Madison avenue.
An interesting program will be pre-
sented on Japan" which is being ar
ranged by Mrs. Cyrus Goodrich.
At the mid week service at the
Federated church held this Thursday
evening. the pastor, the Rev. George
l.. Thurlow will give an address on
India.
George Hobart, the janitor at the
court house and the county Jail is
confined to his home on Madison ave-
nue. with illness. At the present time
the sheriff John A. Mooers is having
the janitor service done by the pris-
oners. under the supervision of the
sheriff.
The first game to be played on the
home field this spring was the base
ball game on Wednesday afternoon
between the Maine Central Institute
and the Skowhegan High as the
game on Saturday scheduled between
the Oakland High and S. H. S. was
cancelled because of the heavy rain
and will be played at a later date
which has not yet been announced.
Many friends of Miss Dorothy NJ.
Elliott of the Skowhegan High school
faculty who is ill at the home of re-
latives in Portland with scarlet fever
Is reported as doing very we'll and
that her temperature is now nor
NAL.
Miss Hannah r. Page was in Port
land Tuesday.
Many friends Of Dr.. I. B. Mower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
SIX WHEGAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, t;,1., g, l
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Annie Gagne was in Fair
field on business Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Gates have
had New England telephone in
stalled, number 6-3.
Mrs. Florence Maloon, who has
been quite i'll at the home OF her
brother, Tracy Gates on Madison av-
enue, is recovering.
Forrest X. Brown went to Bath
Wednesday morning to complete a
roofing job for w. ID. Sargent Com
pany by whom he is employed.
Rev. George Merriam, pastor Of the
Bethany Baptist church, was in
Canaan Tuesday to Officiate at the
funeral of Benjamin Lewis.
Harry Burgess, member of Bur-
CESS & Boone grocery business in
Norridgewock, was a business caller
in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Alma Cowley, who has been
in town for a few days visiting with
her sister, Mrs. Alta .. Savage Of
Middle street. returned Wednesday
morning to he home in Augusta.
Lamont II. Appleby has broken
ground for the foundation for a
house which he is to build on one of
the Parker Sanborn lots on Madison
avenue.
Mrs. Maud Payson. who has been
in town the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dumont on the Island. re-
turned to her home in Lewiston
Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Maud Lawrencel vino has been
off duty for several months, has this
weeR resumed her duties as sales
lady at the dry goods store of Walter
p. Ordway.
Mrs. Joseph Kiah, who has been
in town for several weeks receiving
medical and dental treatment and
who while in town has stayed with
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Crowell on
Worth avenue, returned Tuesday to
her home at The Forks Plantation.
Miss Leta Lewis, who has been
passing few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. +. Lewis in Canaan,
was in town Wednesday and return
ed to Fairfield on the morning train.
where she is a student at the Law
renee High school. a
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Caron, who have
been In town the guests for a few
days Of Mrs. Caron's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Archie Fachon Of Maple
street. and other relatives, returned
10 their home in Gardiner Wednes-
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03

The cleanest wash in her neighborhood-
every woman is determined to have it!
This good>natured rivalry over the tubs
happens regularly every Monday. On
every street, in every town, the COMPETE
ton goes on.
When the line is full and you can hon.
estly feel that your wash is the best looking
wash far and wide, your satisfaction is deep.
And rightly SO.
You can make sure of this satisfaction
every Monday from now on
A wonderful new soap has revolution
lied washday.
With this new soap-Rinso-all the
strain and ache of rubbing is gone for good
soaking takes the place of rubbing!
The Rinse suds gently loosen dirt with
out hurting a single thread. Only where
dirt has been actually ground in-at neck
bands, cuff edges and the like-will you
need to rub lightly. For this light rubbing,
sprinkle on little dry Rinse. See how
quickly the stubborn dirt disappears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
NORRIDGEWOCK

Mr.. AMI Mrs. George Fairfield have
moved into their recently purchased
home on Wade street.
On account of the heavy rain
storm. the anniversary service for
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs which
was to be held April 20, was post
poned and will be held May 8 at the
Congregational church.
Rev. L. d. Tibbetts will give anoth.
er Of his interesting steriopticon lee
lures Sunday evening. May 6. Sub
ject. "China Today"
E. H. Vaughan has been i'll for sew
eral days and Leon Little field has
been looking after his business in the
store during his Illness
Mrs. l.. H. White. who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Helen
Tobey of Orono for several weeks,
has returned.
Mrs. Nellie Frost, who has passed
the winter in Peaks Island with her
daughter. Ethel. who Is principal of
the grammar school at that place.
has returned to her home here for
the summer.
The roads in this town haves been
badly damaged by the recent heavy
rains. many small bridges and Gull
verts having been washed out.
A heavy shower. accompanied by
hail visited This Mace Monday after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
Benjamin Lewis

Benjamin Lewis passed away at
his home In Canaan Sunday morn
ing. April 20. Several years ago he
suffered shock and has since that
time failed gradually. He is sur
yived by hisswife and seven children,
stephen. Ivy. Myrtle and Lillian. who
reside at home, Mrs. Lottie Lewis Of
Harmony. Mrs. Ethel Whitehouse Of
canaan, Nettie. a student at Shaw's
Business College, Augusta, Leta. A
junior at Lawrence High school at
Fairfield. also three sisters, Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
Gard of Thanks


We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their many acts of
kindness and expressions of sympa-
thy durino' the illness and at the time
of the death of our dear mother. Mrs.
Mahala McIntire. We also wish to
thank Somerset Rebekah Lodge for
their Ritual service at the funeral,
and the pastors, Rev. L. d. Tibbitts
and Rev. +. G. Davis for their words
of comfort. The flowers sent by
friends. neighbors. Rebekahs and
Somerset Grange were very bee uti-
full and very much appreciated.
WALTER H. MCINTYRE,
MRS. LILLIAN MUNSEY,
MRS. HELEN PARKER,
GEORGE c. MCINTYRE,
MRS. ANNIE TIBBTTTS,
ALVIN r. MCINTYRE,
MRS. NETTIE GILL.
LEWIS A. MCINTYRE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
Past Noble Grands Meetino

At the usual semi monthly meet
ing Of the Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
which was held in l. o. o. F. hall
Tuesday evening the Past Noble
acting as hostesses and having
charge of the arrangements and
serving the refreshments. A brief
business session wa; held with the
Noble Grand, Mrs. Sarah +. Dyer, in
the chair. Announcement was made
that on Sunday, May IS, the mem
bers of the Rebekah Lodge will at
the Centenary Methodist church.
The program presented by the Past
Noble Grands consisted of music by
the Past Noble Grands band and
play 1.-THE Third Degree" in which the
following Past Noble Grands repre-
scented the cast Mrs. Elva G. Greene,
Mrs. Ava Sheridan, Mrs. Carrie
Bearce, Mrs. Alice S. Baker. Mrs.
Mabel Bragg, Mrs. Cora Hurley,
Mrs. Mary NJ. Hurley. Mrs. Lillian
Smith. and Mts. Alice E. Danforh.
These ladies were assisted by Mrs.
Myrtle NJ. Lamb. The play was hui
morous and much enjoyed and depic-
tured the working of the third de-
gree as he title signified. Miss DAN
forth was the president of the soci-
Guy anu tne degree was conferred
upon Mrs. Lottie 7. Tarbox and Mrs
Ora w. Valliere, who proved them
selves excellent candidates.
After the entertainment delicious
apple pie with whipped cream. cheese
and coffee was served. The next
meeting of the lodge will occur on
the third Tuesday in May and will
he Children's night, and the chair
man of the committee in charge is
Mrs. Rose c. Burrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03

wishing to attend the anniversary Of
the class which will be observed. in
the church parlors on Wednesday
evening, May 10th, must procure
their banquet tickets before the 9th.
An. excellent progl Am is being ar
ranged for the anniversary meeting
which will include a play being di-
rected by Mrs. Roy L. Marston, the
class president, and other numbers
being arrang> by Mrs. Philo Stew
ard and Mrs. Ernest Emerson. 1t is
hoped that every member Of the class
so far as 1t Is possible will attend
the anniversary banquet. Each mem
Der has the privilege Of entertaining
one guest at the banquet.
Town Improvement Society to Close
Year
This Thursday noon at 100 a de-
licious banquet will be served in the
parlors of tho Federated. church for
the ladies of the Town Improvement
Society, which on that afternoon will
hold it's closing meeting Of the year
1929. The annual reports will be
rendered and the officers and d.
rectors for the coming year will be
elected. The speaker of the event
will be the president of the State
Federation Of Women's Clubs, Mrs.
Knuddleson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
PERSONAL MENTION

Forrest Mckenney of East Madi-
son was a BUSINESS caller in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. John Foster of Scion was in
town on business and shopping
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lancto are
parents of child born at the SOM
erset hospital.
Miss Annie Groder went to Port
land Wednesday morning on bust
ness.
Frank Adams passed the day
wednesday in Gardiner visiting with
his daughters, Lottie and Lucy Ad-
ans.
Miss Pearle Dumont went to Au
burn Wednesday, where she is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Celeste
Meader.
Miss Elizabeth Leland of Need
ham. Mass, is in town the guest OF
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hoyt. Madison avenue
Mrs. Alfred T. Merrill of Newark,
n. j.. is in town the guest of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Flynt
Of Coburn avenue.
S. j. Whitney of Bingham was in
town Tuesday in attendance at the
May meeting of the county commits
SlOnerS.
Mrs Frank L. Flynt, who has been
medical patient "a the Somerset
hospital. has been discharged from
the institution.
Harry Goodrich Of Palmyra was in
town Wednesday attending the meet.
ing Of the county commissioners and
! returned on the late afternoon train.
Mrs. George Rowe and infant son
yxyno Of h.
pltal, have been discharged and re-
turned to their home on Bigelow
Hill.
Miss Eva Chabot went to Auburn
on the morning tIain Wednesday to
visit WITH her sister. Miss Angelina
Chabot, who is a student at the
Maine School of Commerce.
Cecil Lancaster an automobile
salesman of Pittsfield, was in town
on business Tuesday and was the
over night guest of his sister and
husband. Commissioner and Mrs.
Henry Crowell of North avenue.
Edgar l.. Ford and Leon w. Smiley
of Ford & Smiley. road builders, were
in Augusta Wednesday, being pres
ent at the opening Of the bids for ten
pieces of State road to be built in
the near future.
MISS DOrOthy Hobart returned to
Good Will Wednesday morning,
where she Is one Of the grade teach
ers. after passing Tuesday night
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Hobart of High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Ames of Wat
erville were in town few hours
Tuesday on their way to their farm
in Cornville. where they plan to pass
few weeks. While in town they
were guests Of Mr.. Ames' father,
Ernest M. Ames.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie Smith of Ner-
ridSewock, who will in a few weeks
open a light grocery and ice cream
store on the Island, and who abe
passing some weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie Withams on Madison av-
enue, are to later occupy the apart
ment in the Fred Parkman house on
Leavitt street. Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
ton Atwood. who are to vacate, will
reside in Norridgewock during the
summer.
Anniversary Of the First Philathea
Glass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
CANAAN

The Ladies Auxiliary, S. of v.
will hold an all-day meeting at
Town hall on Wednesday, May Q, for
the purpose of lacking 4 puff. A
picnic dinner will be served. The
president wishes all members to be
there as early as possible in the fore
noon so as to hold the regular bust
ness meeting in the afternoon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03

noon. There were several vivid
flashes of lightning and several tele-
phones had fuses burned out.
Mrs. Frank Spaulding, who has
been passing some weeks in Florida
with her son, Frederick, and daugh-
ter. Gladys, returned to her home
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-03
Sunday School Supper

The pupils of the Federated Sum
day school who had attended Sunday
school at least two Sundays during
an attendance contest which has re-
Gently been conducted in the school
enjoyed a o'clock supper. at the
church parlOrs Tuesday night The
supper was served by a committee
of which Miss Hannah r. Page was
the chairman. Following the supper
which consisted Of salads, rolls, ice
cream, cake and cocoa, an entertain
ing program was presented under the
direction of Miss Phyllis Whiting and
included piano solos by Harold Lord,
readings by Miss Whiting and piano
duet played by Misses Muriel Cover
and Priscilla Lord. The evening
closed with a jolly time playing
games and doing stunts. The Gre
dental committee was headed by
Miss Margaret Vail and the supper
was served to about 100 which made
an excellent showing of attendance
ut Sunday school during the contest.
The evening on the whole was great
ly enjoyed by all assisting in giving
the affair and by those participating
as guests.