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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
PALMYRA

Several residents Of this, town at
tended the meeting of the Aroestook
Potato Growers association at Camp
Benson, Newport. Sunday.
Mrs. H. N. Longley returned Satur-
day to her home in Pittsfield after a
short visit at the home Of her daugh-
ter in town.
Scott Tracy has moved his family
to the house in the village owned by
Dominick Susi.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Smith of Cerinna
were callers Sunday among friends
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gordon of
Skowhegan were recent guests at C.,
F. Coekson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Seekins recently
from New York and Boston, were
callers Monday at w. A. BlaisdelPs.
Mrs. Cora Frost and Wilbur Weeks
are in Boston for short visit.
Palmyra grange held meeting, but
no program was presented. The date
of the fair Is Sept. goth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Liston Goodrich Of
Deadwater were recent guests at II.
L. Goodrich's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Steal German Art

Munich, Aug. 2S "a. P. by 49, M
Burglars recently rified the W. IA
the late Franz Won Lenbach' ~,
of the well-known Bismarck Z
lures who has been dead ~ Il
years, and stole a number =. .sl
able masterpieces. These lh ~ "A
a picture Of Franz Halls caileu
Laughing Boys" two plc'ul ri
Teniers, an original sketch " L
bens, and a number of palnlln Il,
Lucas Crannach and other ce
ed artists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Orders Given in
Case Custody Child

An unusual matter came up before
Judge Warren c. Philbrick being pre-
scented by Attorney Lyman l.. wal
ton Tuesday afternoon in the SUI
preme court. 1t appeared that in
July last Bcrnice M. Smell of st. AL
bans, having filled libel for divorce
from her husband, Harry w. Smell
made application on July 26, to Judge
Warren c. Philbrick for the custody
of their child, little girl less than
two years of age, then in the posses
sion of her husband who had OBJ
tanned the child from its mother on
promise to take it to her at her fath=
ers home in st. Adams where she
was then living.
Judge Philbrick ordered the father
to surrender the child to its mother
on the following Saturday but instead
of so doing Mr.. Smell that Thursday
night that the order was given TOOK
the child and left for Pennsylvania.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Smell re-
turned to st. Adams bringing the
little child with him.
Upon her petition Judge Philbrick
granted a writ Tuesday afternoon di-
recting the sheriff or his deputies to
90 and take the child from the father
and deliver it to its mother. Mr..
Smell is ordered to appear in court
this Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock
to answer to charge Of contempt OF
court in that he did not obey the or
der of Judge Philbrick given in July.
It appeared that Mr.. Smell has just
employed Attorney General Shaw
formerly of Houlton to appear for
him. Attorney General Shaw sent a
letter asking for delay. Judge Phil
brick designated this Thursday morn
ing at 10 o'clock for the hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
BIackheads Go QUICKLY
Bv this Simple Method

Blackheads---big ones or little ones
soft ones or hard ones---on any part of the
body. go quick by simple method that
just dissolves them To do this get about
two ounces of calonte powder from your
druggist-sprinkle little on a hot, wet
cloth-rub over the blnckheads briskiy for.
a few seconds--and wash off. You'll won
der where the blackheads have gone.
Pinching and squeezing blackheads only
open the pores Of the skin and leave them
iArge and unsightiy-while the simple ap-
plication Of calonite powder ana the water
dissolve them right out, leaving the skin
soft and the pores In their natural condi-
tion.-Ady. aug9-30- septic octIf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
SKOWHEGAN CARS
COME TOGETHER

Tuesday night. about 1890, Walter
H. Hight of the firm of Holt and
Hight, automobile dealers, Of Show
hogan. accompanied by Mrs. Hight
and her sister. Miss Judith Kirby,
were coming from Waterville in a
Buick sedan. A collision occurred
with Ford car owned by Freeland
Kincaid of Skowhegan, which he had
let to some Skowhegan young men.
there being four in the car at the
time of the accident. The collision
was near head-on and was only pre-
vented from being so by Mr.. Hight,
who swung his machine, to the left
hand side of the road. Both ma
chimes were badly damaged, the
Ford being the lighter car. is DAM
aged almest beyond repair. Mrs.
Hight and her sister both received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
TWO HURT IN
AUTO ACCIDENT

NYES CORNER-An accident oc-
CURED Tuesday evening about II O.
clock when two cars crashed in front
of Fred Newcombs house. A Ford,
public car, headed for Waterville,
containing four men was on the left
side of the road and dealers seven
passenger Buick sedan going to
Skowhegan met. The driver of the
Buick thinking he was going to be
struck head on, pulled to his left, end
Ford driver did the same, only pulling
to right, striking the Bucks body.
One man from the Ford was carried to
the hospital in Waterville badly in
jured, and some one in the Buick was
also cut badly. He was taken to
Skowhegan. The cars were covered
with blood. They both are badly
wrecked and were left beside the
road. The names of the parties We're
not learned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
this new kind of soap is perfect

Portland, Old Orchard and China II
day was passed with Mr. and M
Herbert Maxfield in West ScarboH
Mr.. Maxfield will be remembered as
former resident of Starks, who for
years was the popular owner
Rowe Pond Camps tnow called HIE
Twelve). near Bingham. Mr.. and VI
Maxfield passed last winter in !
Petersburg, Fla, but motored back
their cosy home at Dunstan last ia
Sewell Jones, who for the past ~
has been a resident in this place u
in Madison, has returned 10 Stocsti'
Cal. to attend to business Interests
Many from this place are planning
60 to Pennington fair this week
Miss Helen Wood is teaching .
Elm school and Miss Julia Lynds
teaching in the Wood district.
Warren Ladd was a recent busins
visitor in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
APPOINT ROBINSON
new SUPER FOR
c. NJ. P. DISTRICT

w. L. Robinson. the former assistant
superintendent in the Bath district of
the Central Maine Power Co, has been
appointed to take the place of Walter
G. Wyman. who was electrocuted
week ago last Monday, Is superinten-
dent of the Skowhegan district Mr..
Robinson has been employed by the
Central Maine Power Co. for eight
years. For the past five years he has
been located at Bath. The other three
years he passed at Waterville. Mr..
Robinson was born in Massachusetts,
but much of his early life he passed
in New Brunswick. where he attended
school at st. Stephens. He gradual
ed from the New Brunswick University
at Fredericton. He is a Mason, being
knight Templar of the Dunlap Com
mandery at Bath. Mr.. Robinson is
married and has two daughters, one
seven and one four years of age. He
mentioned in an interview last evening
that it was hard to follow Mr.. Wyman,
a he knew him and had the greatest
respect for him and appreciated his
value to the company and the great
loss in his untimely death. Mr.. Rob-
insons friends will be interested to
know of his new position and wish
him the best of success and happiness
in his new location.
Miss Helen Lord, who has passed
the summer vacation in town at the
home of her parents, Undertaken
and Mrs. Thomas G. Lord of Turner
avenue, left Wednesday for Norton.
Mass, where she will resume her
studies at Wheaton college.
Friends of d. Hamlin Bartlett of
Madison avenue, who has been i'll
for the past ten days, will be happy
to know that he is now able to come
down stairs.
Attorney Harvey d. Eaton of Wa
terville was in town Tuesday on bus
mess at the supreme court, where
he represented Joseph Matson in a
case against his wife, Mrs. Mildred
Matsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Cover Of Ca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
TRAIN SETS
MANY FIRES

The passenger train going through
here about 43O for Skowhegan is set
ting fires nearly every trip. Monday
evening it set six in a mile and had
it not been for quick work of some
neighbors, Perley Lachance would
have lost his set of buildings. He
was away and the fire was within a
few feet of the buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Fund Left for Old Ladies' Home

1t may be of interest to people of
Skowhegan to know that there is a
fund on deposit in the Skowhegan
Savings bank to be eventually used
when its accumulations and other
gifts and requests have become
sufficient to construct an Old Ladies'
Home in Skowhegan. 1t is not a
large amount. being about $3.50 which
was left by Mrs. Huldah Burgess of
Hinckley who died about one year
ago, leaving the same in the hands
of DIN. Lyman L. Walton as her
trustee,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Baptist convention Of Maine at Wat

Baptist convention Of Maine at Wat
erville, Friday.
Mrs. Oris Hopkins is visiting rela-
tives at Tenants Harbor this week.
Mrs. Hazel Banks returned home
from Belgrade. Monday. after two
weeks visit with relatives there.
Allen Knight started for California
last week to pass the winter with his
brother.
w. F. Hemenway went to Portland.
Monday to visit his daughter, Maude,
and plans to go to Jackson, n. H., for
a short visit with his daughter, Flor
ence.
Mr.. and Mrs George Stevens. who
have been visiting at w. E. Moore's
the past few days returned to their
home at Brookline, Mass. Sunday,
accompanied by Miss Isabelle Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
ST. ALBANS

Mr. and Mrs. Frank LipDy an"
daughter Irene were weekend guests
of Miss Julia Libby in Watervlile:
Mrs. Frank Heath and Mrs. Et..
Stevens returned home Monday nlent
from Skowhegan, where they nave
been visiting for several Gays.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Libby ana
E. n,ilv Of Waterville were guest of
John Libby over Sunday.
Miss Ruth Ellis left for Portland
Sunday TO resume her school studies
there. coa;,
and Mrs. Mabel Thompson OF Angus
ia, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Boston OF
Woonsocket. r. l.. Mr.. and Mrs
Hugh Goodwin of Pittsfield, Mrs:
Fred Finson and sons Harry and
winfred and Mrs. Earle Robertson
and daughter Marguerite enjoyed an
outing at the Goodwin Farm on sun
day. ,.,, ora
little daughter Mary. and MaynaTo
Goodwin enjoyed a motor trip 10
Waterville and back through Hlnck-
ley and Skowhegan on SUNDAY.
McPheters. Goldforth
A nuiet wedding OF interest occur
rod at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
lard Blake Saturday evening at I
o'clock when Mrs. Blake's daughter.
CRYSTAL McPhetefs, became the brlde
OF Vincent Goldforth of Portland.
The bride was becomingly gowned
in accordion plated white canton
creme and carried a beautiful bou-
ouet of gladioli. The double ring
service was used and Rev. Trafton
of the Baptist church, Hartlano' per.
formed the ceremony.
The house was beautifully decor.
ated with evergreen and asters. the
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Mtiiard
Black. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Batcheider
and Mrs. Marguerite McFadden, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. II. Stanhepe and son
Weston, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett HUN
ard son Norman. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
OydWay and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Delbert< Ames, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Russell Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Russell
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellis and
daughter Ruth.
After the wedding delicious re-
freshments of ice cream and fancy
waters were enjoyed. The couple
left Sunday on the 4.10 train for
Portland, where they will reside, Mfr.
Goldferth being a prominent bust
ness man and Mrs. Goldforth filling
the capacity of very efficient
trained nurse. They have the best
wishes for a long and happy welded
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
callers In town

naan were business calleTN IL Wv"
Mrs. Cecil H. Tilton went to Port
land, Tuesday afternoon. on the iate
train, where she entered the ESe
and Ear Infrmary, where sne VIII
submit to an operation on the iio
of her eye, which was cut at the
time of her accident. when she was
thrown from the motorcycles OF ner
stepson, Malcolm Triton, on their
way to Lake Wesserrunsett. MRS.
Triton was accompanied as far a
Waterville by Mr.. Tilton.
Mrs. Harry Cool Of Canaan was a
business caller In town Tuesday.
George Fl. Halves, son OF Attorney
and Mrs. william H. Halves Of Mad
ison avenue. who was graduated
from the Skowhegan High school in
the class of 1923, as president Of the
class. has entered Colby college,
thus following his father In the
choice OF his college.
Mrs Rose Jewell Of Canaan was
In town Tuesday on business. .
David Thurlow, son Of Rev. and
Mrs. George Loring Thurlow. mas
entered Colv college. Mr.. THUR
low was graduated freni the Show.
hegai High IN tbs class OF 1p1&. put
most OF preparatory training has
been received In Massachusetts %.
fore the family moved to exowne.
gan.
School started Wednesday morning.
Mss. Leona Hall Is teaching.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Boynton ana
son, Walter, and Mr.. Boynton's cou.
sin, Miss Evelyn Ford Of Castle HILL
Aroostook, were guests Sunday OF MI
and Mrs. Will Henderson.
The heavy frost of last Friday night
did much damage IN this place. water
being frozen to the depth OF quarter
of an inch in the par.
The farmers are having their annuai
call from the thrashers, that everyohe
seems pleased to have over.
Miss Elizabeth Hamilton OF FORT
land is visiting her mother. Mrs. M
A. Hamilton %.
Everyone was glad to have that 1T
tie shower Tuesday night. Weiis are
about all dry. Farmers are haunns
water from the river for their stoch,
THE ladies of the Ella +. Mitcheil
philathea class of the Bethany zap
fist Sunday school are to serve u
chicken supper for the Skownegan
lodge Knights of Pythias. on Thurs
dav evening, Sept. q, at which time
they are hosts to other lodges N
the county, when the annual county
convention is to be held in Skow,
hogan. The supper will be served
in the Grange banquet hall. the
committee. which is composed OF tne
vice president, Mrs. Bessie NJ
thompson, who is acting as presi,
dent for the remainder OF the yeal
since the removal from town OF the
president, Mrs James c. Foyer, MRS
Cora P. Nye, Mrs. Ina w. Creation
Mrs. Nina Clough and Mrs. KATE w
turner, met recently at the nome
of Mrs. Turner and discussed plans
for the supper. This committee WI
meet again soon and complete tne
ARRANGEMENTS and will be assisted IT
serving by other members OF ths
class.
director of the Maine Music Festival
was in town Wednesday night ano
attended a rehearsal OF the Skowne
gan festival and members OF tne
ST Cecilia Festival Chorus AT wa
erville were also guests AZ tne
Skowhegan festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

cuts on the arm and are badly
bruised. being thrown on the sides
of the machine in which they were
driving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Rotarians Hear Radio Address

The usual Tuesday noon Rotary
luncheon was held at 1915 in the
Grand Army hall with Mrs. Kate 5.
Simpson catering. The music as al
ways was q pleasing feature of the
hour. The speaker of the hour was
Rev. Leslie w. Grundy, pastor of the
Methodist church at Phillips, Me-
who is passing few weeks at Lake
Wessetrunsett because Of i'll health.
Mr. Grundy, who is an expert and
becoming quite an Authority on radio,
gave a splendid and comprehensive
address which was listened to with
much interest and pleasure by the
Rotarians and their guests.
The out of town guests were two
Rotarians. George Vose and Attor-
ney Carroll N Perkins of Waterville
and Attorney Clayton Eames OF Sc
lon; Attorney Herbert Locke, Charles
B. Dodge of Seattle. Wash; Libby
Pulsifer a guest of the president,
Carlton P. Merrill and Bernard Holt
of Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
JEFFERSON

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Fish
visited relatives at Millinocket, Sun
day and Monday.
II. A. Clark attended ths meeting Of
the board Of managers OF the United
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
INcAI NOTICE

Non Skid, 30x31s automobile tires,
guaranteed. $3.50. Mail orders. loo
extra. J. D. Symonds, Skowhegan.
sept1 1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Millinery Opening

MITIIHeFY OPcWFTV
A, ber home at 26 Turner avenue.
Nrs' r. f.. Daggett Is prepared 10
n,ai.e and make over hats at very
,aa sonable nrices. Some of the latest
stvles and shapes on hand.
sent o0d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
Non Skid Bicycle Tires, $3.50. Mail
10c extra. Luggage carriers $3.50.
Mail 15c extra. j. D. Symonds, Show
hogan. sept11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

Highway police officer Arthur w.
Cushman is at Pennington during the
Franklin County fair held in Farm
ington this week.
Phillips County herald., 1923-04-26
paAnlna lta Status.

Senator James w. Wndsworth Of
New York tells this story IN the New
York Herald: 'Some years ngo the
army appropriation Hill carried n rider
providing for the retirement, with full
ray. Of u certain briEsdier-reneral. The
rider was opposed by some members of
the senate. chiefly because II wns spe.
cIal legislation. II caused considerable
discussion.
"Hoke Smith. then In the senate from
Georgln. finally made Il point Of order
against the rider.
"1'lomns X. Marshall, who WAS vice
president. was In the chair and nskcd
Senator Smith To state the point u. or.
der.
"'It IN general legislation. Senator
Smith declared.
'ovcrruled" snapped Vice rrcsI.
dent Marshall; 1t IN btigadicr- general
legislation"
Phillips County herald., 1923-04-26
HURT BY BURSTING FUNGUS
Exploding PuffbaIl Cause Of Somewhat
Unusual Accident at vaIencisnnes,
French City.

At Valenciennes, Trance, two people
have been rendered 30 Ill by the burst
Ing Of giant fungus that medical aid
was required. The fungus was a huge
puffball (Calvatia), a species which is
often considerably larger than a mans
head. The fungus which was growing
In the wainscoting Of workman's
cottage suddenly burst open releasing
enormous numbers of spores. An idea
of the vast quantities Of spores pro-
duced by these puffballs may be gath
cred from the fact that one specimen
examined at the Birmingham univer.
sity, England, was calculated to have
produced no less than 1000 OO0, ,O00, 600.
Many puffballs release their spores
through small opening at the top,
bpt the Calvatia split right open more
or less suddenly. The spores of these
fungi have an intensely irritating ef-
feet on the lining OF the nose and
throat and II can be believed that the
sudden bursting Of large Calvatia in
a small apartment would have most
unpleasant effects.
Formerly, We now learn, the spores
of puifballs were used In place Of
sruff, seeing that small pinch would
bring on the most violent snee.ing.
The Calvatin often turns up In most
unexpected places and will grow where
there is any damp material like rot
ting wood or suitable soil and moss
Scientific American.
Phillips County herald., 1923-04-26
WONDERFUL PIECE OF WORK
Few Realize the Amount Of Material
and Labor In Audio-Fequency
Transformer.

Little does the average radio novice
realize the elaborate workmanship
which enters into the usual audiO-fre-
Quency transformer. Indeed, the low
price Of such devices tends TO conceal
their elaborateness. but the low price
is due solely to cut-throat cOmpeti-
tion which brings down selling prices
irrespective Of quality and cost Of man.
ufacture. Thus one Of the best known
transformers on the market has $500
turns of No. 40 enameled wire for the
primary winding. Glasslne paper Is
used between layers, and 0ne-eighth
inch paper projection on each end
serves for mechanical protection. The
secondary winding Is separated from
the primary winding by three thick
nesses OF .OO5-inch moleskln paper. and
has 1890 turns OF No. 40 enameled
wire with the same insulation and end
protection. The primary and the Sec
ondary leads are 10 strands Of No. ~
bare copper wire stranded together
snd covered with one wrapping Of
green silk. The coil Is impregnated
under vacuum process In a compound
consisting Of beeswax and resin. and
Is covered with black pebblcd book
binders cloth.
Phillips County herald., 1923-04-26
ORIGIN OF MAYAs UNCERTAIN
Variety Of Opinions Held, but No Posi-
tive Proof Has Ever Been
Brought Forward.

Archeologists have wrangled warm
ly as to where the Mayas came from.
Some said they must have reached
Yucatan from the south, some said
from the north. The resemblance Of
their hieroglyphs and some Of their
architecture and carving to those Of
Assyria and Egypt led to the conjec-
ture that the founders Of the nation
were Egyptians or Assyrians. But II
80. how did they get to Central Amer
lea? On the other hand, particular
admirers OF Maya art, who declare II
superior to that Of the Egyptians, have
advanced the bold theory that the civ.
il!zation OF Yucatan was the parent Of
that Of Egypt-eome American Colum-
hus having evidently sailed over and
discovered Africa.
And then again the Atlantis fans.
who believe with Plato and others
Of the anclents that great continent
was once overwhelmed gradually by
what Is now the Atlantic ocean. say
that the Maya and Toltec civilizations
are no mystery to them. inasmuch as
they have csoteric information to the
effect that they were founded by cul-
tured refugees from the catastrophe
Of Atlantis. which they identify with
Noah's food and other inundatIons
mentioned in the scriptures Of ancient
religions.
Phillips County herald., 1923-04-26
bidding County Of Prairie Dogs.

A rodent drive In Hat creek com.
munity, Niobrara county, Wyoming.
recently resulted In about half the CO.
operators Kidding their land Of every
prairie dog. while each Of the others
had. NJ the time Of reporting but four
or five live rodents left. Not 100 live
prairie dogs, It is estimated. are left
on this area Of about 25.000 acres.
which was literally alive with them
six months ago. The work was started
In April on strip Of land thirteen
miles long and three miles wide. with
twenty-five ranchers cooperating.
Practically every man In the district
signed up to do his share of the poison.
Ing. The county appropriated money
10 he used In purchasing poison for the
state and nonresident lands, the
biological survey furnished poison for
the federal land. and labor was
donated by Interested resldenis.-Des
pnrfment ~ Agriculture Bulletin.
Phillips County herald., 1923-04-26
Needless to Say.

had been married but short time
and was keeping house In strange
town when the minister called early
one evening.
had been away from home for
few days and had neglected Ia dust
the house upon my return. As II WIS
almost dusk when my caller arrived. !
hoped he would leave before 1t be-
came necessary 10 turn on the lights.
hut as II grew darker and darker. pm
Ill finally we could scarcely dIstiD-
guIsh any article in the room, ] ex-
cused the darkness by saving the con-
ncctlon had not been made In that
room.
Just as the minister declared he
must he going my husband returned
unexpectedly from town. and. turning
on the light as he entered the room.
exclaimed. "Why all the darkness?'
That minister never saw me among
his congregation after that.-ChIcaro
Tribune.