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Americus times-recorder., 1923-11-20
EAST CHURCH AND PRINCE
CIRCLE TO MEET

The members OF the East Church
and Prince streets sewing circles
are requested to meet wednesday
afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. w. NJ Andrews on East
Church street.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-11-20

Mrs. Willis Burt arrived Monday
from Texas to visit Mrs. f. b.
Arthur at her home on Collegel
street. Mrs. Burt formerly resid-
ed in Americas and has many
friends here who cordially welcom~
her on her return visit.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-11-20

Mrs. Emmett Clements, of Bunea
Vista, was among the out-of-tov
shoppers in Americus today
Americus times-recorder., 1923-11-20

Miss Frances Sparks aud Miss
Nell Hamilton have returned from
Macon where they were the week
end guests Of Mrs. Paul Sanford
at her attractive home in Vineville.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-11-20

Decay of wood is not due odirect
chemical action or the action of the
elements, but is always the result
of the activity of low forms Of
plant life which feed upon the wood
and DESTROY il.
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Lewiston, called there by the death
of her grandson. Howard Triell. aged
ten years, whose death occurred
while being taken to the hospital.
Howard was the son of Louis and
Annie Groder Trioll, both of whom
formerly resided in Skowhcgan, and
have many friends here who will be
grieved to learn of, the death Of their
son.
Francis Friend. who has been en-
ployed in the forestry work in Cam
ada and who has been passing a few
days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard r. Friend of Water street,
went to Bangor Friday. He will visit
at the University of Maine of which
he is q graduate and where his sister.
Miss Mary Friend. is student. Mr..
Friend is soon to go to Augusta
where he is to be employed by Blaine
S, Eiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-12

Colby College came up Saturday
noon to pass the week end with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Sy-
mons of Water street. .n
Miss Marcia Davis Of Livermore
Falls. who is q student at Colby COL
1ese came up Saturday noon to visit
over Sunday with Mrs. G. Carl
Dunbar of Mount Pleasant avenue.
Judge Elmer w. Sawyer. who
was in town Friday night to act as
one of the judges at the debate be-
tween the S. II. S. and the Good VIII
High, returned Saturday afternoon
to his home in North Arson, going by
the way of Waterville and Oakland.
Many friends of Mrs. Christania
Ordway of Pine street, will be sorry
to know that she is seriously Hints.
II. =. Fairfield. (nee Marion Kilgore},
train nurse is caring for Mrs. Ord
way. .
On Friday. Mrs. Bessie NJ. Thomp-
son received word that her sister,
Mrs. Alice Fletcher) Mower of
Dexter. who has been seriously i'll
was not so well and Mrs. Thomp-
son left on the 2.35 train for Dex-
ter.
Miss Florence Burrll, the clerk In
the office of c. A. Storer, agent OF the
County Farm Bureau, spent the
Weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Burrill at East Madison.
Harrison j. Smith, who was in
town over Friday night to direct the
S. II. S. orchestra of nineteen pieces
which played at the debate between
s. II. S. and Good Will High, return
ed to his home in Waterville Satur-
day morning.
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Sk0WHEGAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones s:m.,. . e;
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Max Nedeau of Jackman has
been in town on business.
Donald =. 1urrill went to Bangor
on business Friday.
William D. Snow was in Gardiner
Friday on business.
Attorney Sherman Shumway of
Cover and ShumWay went to Port
land Friday on business.
Miss Marion G. Hare who has been
in the east, part of the county, re-
turned to SkoWhegan Friday.
Murray Decker visited over Sat-
urday and Sunday, with relatives in
Watervile.
Mrs. Holmes Pickett Neturned Fri
day from Clinton where she was call
ed by the death Of her grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Whitten Brown.
Miss Martha Emery, who is train
ing for a nurse at the Kennebec
Valley hospital. is enjoying few
days vacation which she is passing
with a sister in Strickland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Devol1 of
NorridgcW ocll were in town Friday
on their way to Watervillc to visit
their daughter. Mrs. Roland Bar
ker
Mrs. John Melrose and Mrs. Will
liam McCauley Of Fairfield are
guests of Mrs. Melrose' brother and
wife. MIR. and Mrs. John Pyne Of the
Withee road.
Foster S. Dow, who has been the
guest Of his parents, MIR. and Mrs.
George b. Dow for week. returned
to his home in st. JOhnsburN, VI,
Friday.
Mrs. Sadie Chase. who has been
in town caring for her brothers wife,
Mrs. Amos Bagley, and two children.
who have been seriously ill at their
home on Turner avenue, returned to
her home in Bangor Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Woodward and
Young daughter. Natalie. of Green
VILE, were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Eugene Thompson OF sum-
mer street They passed sunday
witt, Mr.. Woodward's brother, Per
ley and family of Bingham.
Paul Thibault, who because of i'll
ness for several weeks has been iln-
able to attend to his duties as gate
tender at the Water and Russell
street crossings, has so far recovered
as to resume his work. During MS
illness Allie Getcheli substituted Tor
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Ridser (nee
Miss Gladys HalD, who have occup-
led for the winter the furnished
apartment of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cor
snn in the Heselton house on Hesel-
ton street, are getting settled in their
new home in the Ordway house on
Water street.
Mrs. William Mosson and little
daughter, Florence, went to Port
land Friday to visit with her sister
and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
Bragg. Many friends of Mrs. Bragg.
formerly of Skowhegan will be
pleased to know that she is nicely
recovered from her recent illness,
Mrs. Frank Lessor left Friday for
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GRANT DAY OF THE
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY

The Town Improvement Society met
at the library parlors Friday afternoon
! for its regular semi-monthly meeting.
| The POSSESSES were Mrs. Emma b. Fol-
som and Mrs. Alfredo Cool. who cor
daily received the ladies. The dccora-
tions were beautiful jonquils.
After the secretary. Mrs. Elma G.
Green. gave her report. Mrs. Danforth
announced that 1t was time for the
nominating committee to be appointed
and announced that the committee is
composed of Mrs. Blanche NJ. Friend.
Mrs. Carrie Webb and Mrs, George G.
Wilson, and requested that all members
of the society hand a list of their
choice of officers and directors for the
coming year at once to these ladies.
Mrs l'lorence Higgins. a former treas
urer of the club. was appointed auditor
Mrs. Ethel W. Amcs played piano
solo, Swan Song" and responded with
an encore Mrs. Danforth voiced her
appreciation of the thoushtfulness of
the librarian. Miss Lizzie II. Husscy,
in placing on the mantle Il bust of Cen
eral Grant as the subject of the after
noon program was Grant Day. Mrs.
Danforth gave a most instructive and
interesting address which she entitled
General Grant the Man" Mrs. Dan
forth began with the birth of General
Grant. which occurred in 1922 in Point
Pleasant. Ohio. the first child of Jesse
Grant and Hannah Simpson Grant. She
mentioned the unique fact that Grant
| was named by ballots which were cast
by the members of the family whom he
was six weeks old. at the home of his
maternal grandparents. She gave in
tcresting incidents of his childhood
and his desire for an education and his
training at West Point mentioning cs-
pecally his love for horses and success
in handling horses. Grant always loved
military life and enjoyed his training.
but when being sent long distance
from his wife and child here decided
to give up the life and became a farm
or. He was not. however adapted to
farm work and did not make much of a
success as a farmer. Neither was he
a successful merchant later when he
tried business career. He was born
and trained military man and in that
life he was a wonderful success, as he
was also in public life. as was exhib-
tied during his two terms as president
of the United States.
His work in the Mexican War and in
the Civil War was briefly spoken of by
Mrs. Danforth. He was, she said,
man OF few words but of wonderful
courage. and even after losing his prop
crty he exhibited his courage by. when
ill-hcalth and death threatened him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-12

went to Brunswick Saturday to see
the indoor track meet at Bowdoin in
which S. II. S. was represented by
several boys. y
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Whitney of
North Arson have been recently in
town guests of their son and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Whitney of Bloom
field street.
Mrs. Kate c. Holbrook, teacher Of
the third grade Park school went to
Dexter Saturday afternoon being
called there by the death Of her sis
ter, Mrs. Alice (F'letcher) Mower)
which occurred Saturday morning.
Mrs. Herbert Oddly was in Waters
vile over Sunday where she is
studying vocal culture and French.
Friends Of Roy Paddock will be
sorry to know that he is a patient in
the Sisters hospital where he was
operated upon Friday. Mrs. Pad
dock went down Saturday afternoon
and passed Sunday with Mr.. Pad
dock. e.
Mrs. Charles Reed Of upper Main
street has been very i'll with the grip
at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
joel Whitney. Bloomfield street. Mrs.
Reed is improving slowly but not
able to go to her home as yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stilmer Rich Of New
port, arrived in town Saturday and
visited over Sunday with Mrs. Rich $
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Foss on
the East Madison road. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rich came to pack and moved
their house furnishings which have
been stored at Mr.. Foss as they
have purchased a farm in Newport
onto which they are soon to move.
Mrs. Alice Howe. whose head
quarters is in Augusta. went to Wa
terville Saturday morning. Mrs.
Howe has been in town for some
time in the interest of the Woman's
Benefit of Maccabees. Mrs. Lulu
Roberts, State deputy commander
Of Waterville, has also been in town
a few days associated with Mrs.
Howe in the work.
Misses Yvette Pooler and her sis
ter. Luretta Pooler went to Water
vile Saturday afternoon to visit I'M
til Monday morning with their sis
ter, Miss Henrietta Pooler., who is
denny.
Mrs. Lizzie 3. Green was in Fair
field on business for the afternoon,
Saturday.
Robert Prouty. who has been the
guest Of his grandparents, in Ban
gor returned Saturday noon.
Mrs. AlonZo Corson went to Wa
terville Saturday noon to visit over
Sunday with her son and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace Corson and with
her daughter and husband. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. p. IAarracey.
Miss Eleanor Halves. a senior at
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MIS-. Alice lELetcherl Mower

Friends in SkOWhegan were deeply
gl1eved when on Saturday they
learned of the death that morning OF
Mrs. Alice Fletcher Mower, widow Of
Carroll Mower. at her home in DeX
ter. where she had been i'll with pneu-
monia for several days.
Mrs. Mower was born in Skowhe-
gan on the farm now owned and oc-
cupied by her brother Bert c. Fletch-
er and family, and which was the. an
ccstral home Of her mother. She was
the oldest daughter of Benjamin and
Fidela Cleveland Fletcher. She was
50 years of age last month. Mrs.
Mower was educated in the Skowhc-
gan schools and at the state Nor
NAL school at Pennington and was
before her marriage a most success
full teacher and taught for some years
in Skowhegan in the Academy build
ing on Baptist Hill.
About 33 years ago she was mar
ried to Carroll Mower. successful
farmer of Dexter, and since had
made her home in Dexter. Mr. Nov :
or passed away the last OF October.
Mrs. Mower was possessed OF an IN
domitable spirit of courage and n
charming personality and was be-
loved by all who knew her and leaves
a large circle of friends in Dexter to
mourn the loss of loyal friend and
neighbor.
She is survived by two sons. Clyde
and Kenneth Mower, both Of Dexter
two sisters. Mrs. Bessie NJ. Thompson
of Mechanic street and Mrs. Kate &.
Holbrook. Mechanic street Skowhe-
gan. and two brothers, William c.
Fletcher, Norridgewock and Bert G.
Fletcher of Skowhegan. The SYM
pathy of many friends is extended TO
the family and especially to the two
young sons who SO short a time ago
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NORR|DCEWOC'iK|:

A. J. Robinson passed the week
end with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ].
n. Robinson at Eassalboro.
e. II. Emery. Civic League Worker,
gave a very interesting talk at the
morning and at the Baptist church in
the evening. ~.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Baptist
clMrch met on Friday. March"9 for
their "Silver Tea" at the home of
Harriet Blaisdell. The hostesses
were Mrs. Lura Tompkins, Mrs. Edna
Emmons and Miss Carrie Walker.
Mrs. John Bacon and little dsush-
ter. Ruth were dinner guests Sunday
at Leslie Rogers.
Mrs. Charles Pray and niece, Miss
Frances Dresser We're called to Keif-i
nebunk on Monday. because OF the
illness OF Mrs. Pray's mother. or n
Patrons Of tho library are glad. tn
know number Of new books have
recently been purchased.
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COMING EVENTS

The next in a series of motion pic
lures being presented this winter
under the, auspices of the English
classes Of the SkOwhegan High
School. directed by Mrs. Gladys Hall
Kicker, will occur on Wednesday at
tcrnoon, March 14th at four O'Clock.
directly after the regular picture at
the Opera House. The production
will be SOLDIERS of Fortune"
The -iarch meeting of the Ella f.
Mitchell Philathca class of the
Bethany Baptist Sunday school will
he held at the Church chapel Mon
day evening. March 18th. The first
part of the evening will be devoted
to the transaction OF the monthly
business and giving OF reports. AZ
ter the business session a "GiGgle
Party" will he held which is being
directed by committee Of which
Mrs. Holmes Pickett is the chair
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-12
. George S. Oak

urds eU'ge 5. Oak died at midnight Sat-
ha t ~ al his home on the Island. where
eecls oeen critically i'll for several
gan q AIR. Oak was born in Skowhe-
..hs years ago next June. He was
Oak. IN oi Charles and Nancy CYork)
heran ne mad always resided in Show
when sescept for short periods of time
Mr. oa'' was employed out of town.
Mise r.. leaves his wife. formerly
seven o..ze Flye Of Skowhegan. and
Wife ~ "idrcn-Ncttie. Erwin. Rena.
sie ,Nthur Studley. Madeline. FL
feside . and Doris-all of whom
Two b,o., nome. Mr.. Oak also leaves
md Rn,.h Ernest Oak of Gardiner
sister Wn OF Deering. n. H.. and one
The .fun.ls: Alice F'arrar of Dexter.
day hu, e .1 service will be held Tues
o.e hour has not yet been set.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-12

he went to work to provide for his
family and wrote two volumes of
memoirs and completed the work just a
few days before his death. His kind
ness and Scntlcncss were spoken Of
Mrs. Danforth's address was listened
to with the closest attention of the la
dies present, who much appreciated
her Kindness in preparing and present
ing the address.
Miss Fay Burheardt sang two solos
and was accompanied by Miss Helen
Halves Miss Hayes played piano
solo and responded to an encore.
There Will be only two more meet
ings of the society in the winter course
and the next meeting will be held Fri
day afternoon. March %. in the library
parlors, when 4 musical program will
be presented.
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PERSONAL MENTION

Allen Merrill of Boston has return
ea 10 Boston after being in town, the
guest of relatives.
George Halves was in Waterville
friday 10 receive instruction on the
clarinet.
y. George Beers, local manager Of the
W"a!efvllle Motor Company. was in
"alervllle on business Friday.
arthur W. Cushman, State high
way police officer, was in Waterville
On business Friday.
Mrs. William II. Fowler and Mrs.
, IT, I. lash of WatervilIe went to
augusta Friday to pass several days.
w Mls. A. S. MacDougal went to
"alervllle Friday noon where she is
par aF. tune operator at the New
-Isiand telephone office.
ioSt Master William r. Elliott has
,ss.Ned word Of the death of his
ha om, Mrs. Robert Elliott. at her
IVY. IN Haverhill. Mass. Mr.. Ell
"y NV went to Haverhill Saturday.
Mss Florence Mobbs Of Canaan
sl.sd Friday with Mrs. Ada Little
r Oh Waterville. She has gone to
.~esl Station. Washington county.
Gobbs. 'N' -"''e'
\, AFs. Stanley NJ. Cover and son.
,%e't'i'' left Friday for Limincton.
!" ,'"g called there by the illness OF
, W, towers mother, Mrs. James
'illshury.
NJ, Mrs L. A. Pencil and Young son.
mmvMe. who have been guests OF
NJ MS fepnels sister and husband.
~. w.t. and Mrs. s. A. MacDougal. re-
.mnea Friday to their home in New
Judge Charles q. Small NJ the
w. ,.fset County Probate Court ~
,l hau'son. Judge Elmer w. Sawyer OF
n,, Western Somerset Municipal
.a'' OF North Arson and County
,ao'heE James TT. Thorne Of North
,; a.l We're in town over Friday
~ s", being here 10 act as Judges at
,ba 'tes triangula~ doh"tc ',etwcen
,oh. nNoNhegan and Good VIII high
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Solicitors, canvassers, Agents IS

MANUFACTURING
wants local representative to cover
this territory on high grade special
ty. every business and person a pros
poet. One of the best money makers
of the day. Write today for free
sample and complete Information.
Address Dept, G, 240 SO. 18th ST..
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
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February Record of District Nurse

February Record Of District Nurse
The following is the record of the
District nurse, Miss Elizabeth Bar
rett for February: Total number of
calls made 191. 1SS upon adults and
three upon babies. 1t has stated
that the nurse is the busiest woman
in town and it is easy to believe it.
Miss Barrett is employed here by
the Skowhegan Soross. who are as
sisted by the Metropolitan Life In
surance Company
Only those who have been i'll or
had illness in their families where
Miss Barrett has given aid can fully
appreciate what 1T means to have q
district nurse located in town at the
call of any needing her services.
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HsIp-Male or Female

GOOD POSITION-For man and wife.
that will pay $4,000 per month, with
room and board. Dormitory position
for lady. paying $500 per month,
with room and board. Permanent
work. II interested write Principal
II. l.. Hunt. Hebron Maine
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EMPLOYMENT
Solicitors. canvassers, Agents 8

SELL GUARANTEED HOSIERY
Lowest prices. Sample outfit free
with new patented demonstration
that displays full line instantly; so
per cent more sales guaranteed. Jo-
seph Bros, JS w. Burnside Ave, New
York.
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Bald Mountain
Employe Taken
Violently Insane

A Polandcr who recently came to
Bald Mountain to work was taken Nio-
lently insane the last of the week. He
vas bound with ropes and taken to Mad
ison. On Saturday he was brought to
Skowhegan and placed in the county
Jail, where on Sunday he was given
medical examination. TIE medical men
will report on the case today. when a
hearing Will be held before the county
officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-12

MANY LOCAL. business advertisers
let our -ad-salesmen write all of the
Classified Ads they use. This adj
writing service is free: the profitable
results are quick and sure.
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Business and Office Equip't

NATIONAL CASH REGISTER-Sec-
ond hand, four drawer electric. in AL
shape: price $69J-S55 cash, balance
on monthly payments. Write Box
179. Augusta.
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Committee of Twenty Meets

The second meeting of tho COM
mittee of twenty was held Saturday
evening in the Municipal building
and the committee completed its task
of going over the articles in the town
warrant which will be acted upon to-
day at the annual town meeting. and
upon which the committee made
recommendations for the considera-
ton of the voters.
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MERCHANDISE
Articles for Sale

Articles for Sale 81
DE LAVAL SEPARATOR-No. Is, Al
condition. j. w. Morrill,, X. 4, Au-
susta. Tel 1884.
GENUINE BUFI'ALO-Robe. Gardi
ner Hardware Co, Gardiner.
HOUSE ;ANING-Made easy with
Speedee Soap. Try a can at Fificld
Bros. Co.. opposite depot.
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by Beck

lost their father. The funeral service
will be held in Dexter Tuesday aft
ernOon.
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Situations Wanted-Female sc
Situations Wanted-MaIe

PRACTICAL-Nurse or housekecper
desires position: Box Els. Augusta.
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EMPLOYMENT
Solicitors. Canvassers, Agents IS

SALESMEN--Maine territory, real pro-
ducers, experience stock insurance
bonds, real estate mon preferred. Not
stock proposition. Something new.
Average earnings $500 weekly up.
Guaranteed income. Liberal advances.
International corporation. Apply Sales
Manager. Frank II. Morris, Bangor
House. Bangor. Maine, from March
10th to March 14th.
SALES MEN-Maine territory. Ener-
getic representatives, experienced for
large corporation. Guaranteed in
comes averaging $500 weekly up. Lib
eral advances to producers. Only
qualified men with references and Al
sales records need apply. APPLY
Sales Manager. Frank II. Morris, Ban
sor House. Bangor, Maine, from
March 10th and March 18th.
Business buOms when classified ads
are used TO advertise 1t,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-12

CHAUFFEUR = Experienced, desires
position in private family for coming
season. Familiar with any make of
car References. Address A. c.. Box
63. Hallowell.
EXPERIENCED BOOkkIIIIPER-De-
S.res position in Augusta. Address
E-2. care Journal
FARM Notwithstanding Apr first.
Address FL, care Journal.