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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
WEST SIDNEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph G. Ballard en-
tertained at their home Christmas
Day, Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Dudley. Mrs.
Everard French and Clair Raymond
from Winthrop, Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
lard Jackson of New York, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Dudley of North Man
chester, Mr.. Albert Seamans of Wa
terville. Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Bal
lard and Mrs. Clara Newhall of Sid
ney.
Mrs. Fred Keene entertained on
Christmas Day her friend. Mrs. Hat
tie Lincoln and son, George, of the
Quaker Hill road.
1t will be pleasing to learn that
Mrs. w. Y. Ballard was able. with
the members of her family, to pass
Christmas Day with her mother,
Mrs. Mary keene.
Mrs. Edward Freeman. OF Boston,
passed Christmas at her home hero.
Mr.. Newhall of Rockland, has
been visitor of his daughter. Clara,
at the home of Ephrainl Ballard.
George Meginniss returned to his
home in North Vassalboro, Monday
afternoon.
Mrs. l.. H. Wyman. Mrs. H. H.
Cook and little daughter. Esther.
were dinner guests of Mrs. E. l..
Swift, Wednesday.
Mrs. Cook passed the day recently
with Mrs. Walter Flaisdell.
The children of +. +. Dudley have
been having bad colds.
A family Christmas tree was held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
County Contest
On Seal Sale
Is Waxing Warm

According to the reports received
at the office of the Maine Public
Health Association. much interest is
being taken in the contest for the
sale OF the Christmas Seals and
Health Bonds between Somerset and
Hancock counties, the winner to re-
ceiVe silver cup. to be presented
by DIR. George Young of Skowhe-
gan, chairman of the Somerset COM
mittee. DR.. c. c. Morrison of Bar
Harbor chairman of the Hancock
committee and Walter d. Thurber,
executive secretary of the state. The
presentation will be made at meet
ing to be held in Bangor sometime
in February to be attended by dele
cations from both counties and the
state officials.
Reports from the sales must be in
the Augusta Office not later than
Feb. / and it is understood, that
while the Seal Sale is over techni-
cally, a number of sales are being
made each day in both counties. In
DIR. II. +. Marston's district in North
Arson and vicinity. the per capita
sale is now 90 cents.
While reports are slow in reaching
the office, Mr.. Thurber believes that
the Seal Sale was at least up to the
average if not above that mark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
TO RAISE MONEY
FOR PUBLICITY Of
WINTER CARNIVAL

Three matters OF importance came
before the directors of the Augusta
Chamber Of Commerce at the meet
ing which was held Tuesday noon at
the Augusta Girls Community Club
house. The directors voted to select
a committee of three to cooperate
with the Merchants Bureau in the
work of bringing the 1928 State
Grange Convention to this city. This
committee will later be appointed by
the president who was absent from
the meeting, and the committee will
convey to the executive committee of
the Grange the assurance of the
goodwill and fullest cooperation of
the citizens of Augusta.
Another matter which was taken up
at this meeting which is of great in
terest to the citizens of this city
was the matter Of raising a sum of
money through popular subscription
for the Winter Carnival work. The
first $500 of this money is to be used
for publicity for the carnival and the
remainder to add features to the car
nival itself This idea was proposed
by Blaine S. Viles and was also en-
dorsed by the Merchants Bureau.
Subscription papers will be prepared
by Secretary Clarke.
II. Price Weber, the veteran show
man, has kindly volunteered to act
as coach for a play to be given with
in a month, the proceeds to be used
for the benefit of Winter Sports. His
proposition was heartily endorsed by
Blaine Owen and Lawrence Purinton
Of the Winter Sports committee and
met with the approval of the direc-
tors, Secretary George c. Clarke be-
ing named as manager, to make ar
rangements for the play.
r. F.. Beane and Blaine Owen were
elected to take the place of Directors
harrington and Tracey, who because
Of other duties. cannot longer perform
their duties as directors.
1t was voted to appropriate funds
for a cup for the winner of the ski
kjoring races at the Winter carnival
and it was also voted to leave the
matter of carnival flags and decora-
tions in the hands of the secretary.
to be reported on at the February
meeting of the board.
4 committee will be appointed by
President GRAY, which will look into
the matter of express deliveries in
this city and make what recommen-
datiOnS it thinks prOper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Charge Trade Labor y
Committed to BOlShevisnl

Sydney, n. S. w., Dec. l2-Charges
that the Trades and Labor councA OF
Australia is committed to Bolshevism
have been made by u committee OF
inquiry of the social study section of
the Congregational union, after an
extensive Investigation.
The committee investigation was
undertaken, it was announced,
through the desire to ascertain
whether there existed any difficulties
which would prevent an understand
ing by church workers with the
representatives of labor on which
united action might be taken for the
common welfare.
Labor leaders told the committee.
! according to it's reports, that, il the
proper economic state were attained,
there would be no peed for religion
any longer and that IF religion will
pass out quietly without any fuss"
the attitude of the labor leaders
would be that of benevolent toler-
ance." If not, the labor leaders
threatened ito hasten religions exit
with violence proportionate to its re-
sistancc," the report said.
| The committee stated it's conclu-
| sion that these leaders represented
only the communistic section and
/ that they had captured the official
positions, but did not speak for labor
as a whole"
The rank and file Of the unions
recognizes the danger of Bolshevism,
the committee report said, in con-
nection with recent trouble in the
iron trades. The states largest iron
works have been closed by strike,
called by the Council OF Action. The
Moulders' Union has officially re-
pudiatcd the Council Of Action and
special meetings of other crafts are
being called to consider whether they
should follow the lead of the mould
era
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
SOUTH CHINA

Mrs. Winfield Martin of the Han
son road is suffering severely from
the effects of an liberated tooth.
H. w. Austin is still i'll with an at
tack Of sciatic rheumatism.
The Farm Bureau meeting of both
the mems and womens' division, will
be held at the library, Jan. 18th at 10
o'clock. Plans for the year 1923 will
be made at this time, so it is impor-
tant for every member to be present.
Picnic lunch will be served at noon.
Mrs. Millie Nary left on Tuesday
for visit with relatives and friends
in Massachusetts.
The INSTALLATION Of officers Of China
grange will occur on Wednesday ev-
ening, Jan. 3rd: Daniel Foster Of
Cushnoc Grange will install. A sup
per will be served in connection with
this meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones Of Ban
gor, left for a visit in Boston, before
returning to their home, after pass
ing the HOLIDAYS With Mrs. Jones
mother, Mrs. w. J. Thompson.
Hardly within the memory Of any
China man have the roads of this
town been rendered SO completely
impossible in the month of December.
as the storm of Thursday and Friday
rendered them. The only passers
along the snow filled roads were all
armed with shovels, and two full days
Of shovelling have not cleared some
Of the roads so as to be passable for
the breaking out teams.
The East Kennebec s. s. District
convention at China village will be
held next Saturday. January 9Th. The
village people are hoping for better
travelling and expecting a large dele
cation from each Of the schools in
the district. All delegates are to
bring pastry.
The Erskine academy opened Tues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Two Months Program
At Girls Clubhouse

The January and February meet
ings at the Augusta Girls Commun-
ity club will be as follows:
Jan. s. Party for girls of Augusta
publishing houses. Club will present
special entertainment at s o'clock.
All club members will act as hostess
eS.
Jan. Is. DR.. Stuart B. Purves,
rector st. Marks church, will speak
on Community Service" s o'clock.
Refreshments will be served.
Jan. %. Winter sports night.
Sleigh ride to the farm for refresh
ments.
Jan. %. William L. Bonney, state
Treasurer, will speak at o'clock on
"Budgeting for State, Club and In
dividuals." Dancing afterwards.
Feb. 5. Supper in Chimney Corner
at els, followed by business meet
ing.
Feb. -. Gentlemen's Night and
Valentine Dance. Refreshments.
Feb. 16. Club presents two stunts
at the annual Winter Carnival ball at
City Hall.
Feb. 10. Patriotic Party. Host and
hostess, George and Martha Wash
ington. Everyone to attend In cos
tune representing some famous
/ character in American history. Re-
frcshments.
Feb. &c. Outside speaker on some
phase of club life, probably the
president or vice president Of the
Massa chusetts League of Girls Clubs.
Refreshments.
The above program is presented by
the Program committee of which Miss
Mary +. Peafe is the chairman. The
program promises much in the
amusement and edification.
The constitutional committee Will
meet Thursday evening of this week
at Z o'clock. The entire constitution
will be gone over as a part OF the
: evenings work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Harvesting Sugar Crop
Begun in Philippines

Manila, p. T., Dec. 15-Grnding Of
the 1922-1923 sugar cane crop has
begun. Rough estimates of the crop
to be harvested place it around 300, =
900 tons,for export. including centri-
fugal and muscavado sugars, which
Is approximately the same as last
years output.
The can crop on the Island of
Luzon is somewhat smaller than that
Of year ago, owing chiefly to DAM
age by locusts. but manufacturers
estimate that in Negroes and other
parts of the archipelago the crop will
be slightly above that of 1921, making
the total approximately the same as
that of last year.
Over the Island Of Luzon as a
whole the production will probably
be somewhat less than that of last
year," said r. Renton Hind, general
manager Of the Pampanga Mills at
Del Carmen, province of Pampanga.
But blowing conditions continue ex-
ee,lent for the planting of the new
crop and the indications are for a
banner crop in the 1923-1924 season."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Cotton Production in
Australia Successful

Sydney. n. S. W., Dec. 10-(Mail)-
Investigations conducted by the visit
ing delegation of British cotton ex-
perts revealed that cotton raised in
Australia by white labor could COM
pete successfully with that raised in
other lands. according to the delega-
tons report.
There is no need to worry about
the maintenance of the White Aus
tralia' policy so far as the extension
of the cotton industry is concerned"
according to Daniel Jones. Queens
land government cotton expert.
In Queensland, the cotton return
per acre over the harvest season of
from five to eight months is more
than the average yield in the United
States, he said, giving instances of
crops belonging to returned soldiers
here which realized as much as thirty
pounds an acre. with a production
cost of 8 pounds. This success is
due partly. he said. to the fact that
many Of the plantations had been
worked on the family share system,
Independent of outside labor. Many
additional acres of cotton are being
planted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
NORTH AUGUSTA

Last weeks storm and high winds
have made 1t very hard for the mail
carriers as the roads were very bad
ly drifted. It was impossible for
the carriers to 70 ever their routes
Friday.
Mrs. Harry Ballard 10 quite sick
with neuritis in her arms and IL con-
fined to her bed part OF the time.
The rural schools opened Tuesday
morning instead Of Monday on ac-
count Of bad weather apd drifted
roads.
Mrs. George Taylor's friends will
be pleased to hear she is gaining
from severely sprained ankle.
Mrs. E. J. Philbrick visited her
daughter. Mrs. Ada Hutchinson, at
Oakland. Christmas day.
The neighbprs called on Mrs. Jane
Wade. one Of North Augustus oldest
ladies, Christmas. and wished her q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Issue Summonses For
Delinquent Tax Payers

Yesterday the tax collector placed
in the hands of deputy sheriffs,
about one half the ummonses. COW
ering delinquent taxes for 1922 and
the remainder will be given to them
today to be served as soon as posi-
BILE. Several weeks ago. Mr.. Wilson
advertised the fact that taxes We're
overdue and that all must be paid
by the end of the year so his action
was in line with that policy.
The moment that the officer serves
the summons the cost is added to the
delinquent and if the tax plus costs
Is not paid within ten days, arrest
and commitment to Jail will follow
The collector had the right under
the law to summon all delinquents
several months ago but waited in
order to give them all possible time
Now. however. he is obliged, in a
few days. to retire from the treas
urer's office. therefore, the taxes
must be paid Immediately or the de-
linquent will take the consequences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Judge Cook Allows
Will of A. E. PurintOn

The following business has been
transacted at the adjourned sessions
of the Probate Court
Wills proved, approved and al
lowed-Of Amos E. Purinton, late of
Augusta. Charles f. Purinton and
Francis B. Purinton. both OF Angus
ia. executors; Of Mary Ellen Chase.
late of HaIlowell. Wilbur w. Parsh-
ley. Of Mckees Rock, Penn, execu-
tor. and Hattie ]. Tuck of Hallowell.
agent; of Octavia A. Merriam. late
of Gardiner. Henry f. Merriam of
Gardiner and Herbert w. Mason Of
Boston, executors.
Administrations granted-Of the
estate of Harriet N. Cummings. late
of Belgrade, Clarence p. c. Chase of
Belgrade. administrator de bonls
non; of the estate of Dexter d. Cor
don, late of Fayette, David e. Cor
tden of Fayette, administrator.
Guardians apponted-Of Grace
e. Mckenney, adult ward, of Mon
mouth, Fred Mckinney Of Mon
mouth. guardian.
Adoptions granted-Conrad Halle.
minor. adopted by Anaclet l.. and
Accounts allowed-First account
of the estate of George w. Earle.
late of Litchfield; final account of
Katie NJ. Shea, administrator OF the
estate of Malissa a. Wiley, late of
Oakland: first and final account of
Grace Trask, administrator OF the
estate of Robert Barber, late of RAN
dolph.
inventories filed-In the estates of
Elwood Ward, ward, of Waterville:
Warren j. Greeley, adult ward. of
Monmouth; Johann George Schmidt
lin. late of National Home; Mary
Grant Abbott, late of Waterville;
Emma B. Taylor, late of Vassalboro;
Ella f. Linnell, late of Winthrop;
Joseph Roderick, late of Waterville;
John Frost, late of Oakland; James
S. Tenney, late of Chelsea. Melvin
Larrabee, ward, of Albion; Melvin
IS. Clement, late of Hallowell: Hat
tie NJ. Cummings, late of Belgrade;
Joseph j. Martin. late of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
New Air Service q
Spain to Argentina

London, Dec. 8.-(Mail.)-The
project for an airship service be-
tween Spain and Argentina has iro-
crossed so far that airship stations
are being erected at Seville and
Buenos Aires. The stations are
enormous circular sheds revolving
under electric power so that an air
liner may be housed safely no mat
ter how hard the wind is blowing. or
from what direction.
The ships to be used will have nine
motors and carry 40 passengers, In
addition to officers and crews. and
will accommodate also IL tons OF bag
gage and mail. A trip is contem-
plated each way weekly, the west
ward trip occupying three days and
the eastward four days and six hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

in the Home Of T. r. Dudley and
much enjoyed by all.
1t will he Of interest to the friends
of Mr.. end Mrs. Charles c. Ballard
to, learn that they have sold their
home in Los Angeles, Calf. and
plan to come East in the spring.
Mrs. Walter BIaisdell and Mrs. w.
c. Abbott have been callers on Mrs.
z. F. Dudley.
Miss Queenie Folsom. of Augusta.
is passing the holiday recess with
Mrs. f. L. Lovejoy.
Alex Mills is confined to the house
with q grippe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Three police officers covered the
various beats in the city yesterday.
Patrolman Leon E. Felker having the
south part of Water street, Wilfred
LeTendre covering the north end Of
the city, while Special Officer Hanks
was assigned to the spindle, as Of
ficer Bert Bowker has not yet assum-
ed his duties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Merry Christmas and Happy Neit
Year. They presented "Aunue
Jane, as all call her. with . ven
nice hashlight, with which she NJ
very much pleased, also q nice BlC.ss
Mrs. Wade makes her home VIZ.
Mrs. J. S. Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Portland Resident NaturaIixed

Miss Eliza Ann Kenworthy. nau'y
Of Montreal and resident Of PoruSJ
since 1853. was naturalized by Juosi
Peters in the United States distIs
court Monday. Naturalization VI
refused to two applicants who SOW
exemption from draft on account >
being aliens during the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Recruits Wanted

Recruiting has been progressing
fast for the Brigade Headquarters
Company, Maine National Guard
which is stationed in this city and
now only four men are needed to
bring the company up to it's fun
strength of As men. The regular
drill of the company will be held
this evening at their armory on
Grove street and any interested in
the company are requested to attend
and watch the work of instruction.
Captain Lester Hart is anxious to
make this company the banner one
of the State and the men are taking
hold of their tasks in a manner that
is very pleasing to the officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Important business will be tran
sacted at the regular meeting of the
Loyal Order Of Moose which will
be held this evening. All members
are urged to make a special effort to
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
LOCAL NOTICE

~ Eloise T. Anderson will resume her
aasses in dancing Wednesday, Jan.
NJ Union Hall. Adult class s to 10
FP. NJ. Monday, Jan. 5, little chill
dren's class in classic dancing. $50
p. NJ; children's class in social
dancing. 4.30; High school class. z
to 9. Learn the new Tango Fox
Trot." Private lessons by appoint
ment. Tel. S36-J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Major and Mrs. w. c. Goodwin of
this city wishing to send New Year
greetings to Mr.. and Mrs.A. +. Wells
at Sarasota. Fla. called them up by
telephone. The toll call was put
through in 80 minutes, 1900 miles.
and the parties to the conversation
could hear distinctly. Mrs. Wells is
the daughter of Major and Mrs.
Goodwin and with her. husband is
spending the winter in Florida. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred J. Smith and
Misses Mildred and Marion returned
Tuesday to their home in the city,
after passing the holidays with rcla-
tiyeS in SkOWhcgan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Mrs. Marjorie Edgcrly of Hallowell
has been appointed as a teacher in
the Augusta schools and has taken
a room at the Smith school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

William Edwards. who has been
confined to his home on State street
for two weeks, has returned to his
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Theatre Attractions

Opera House-Wallaco Reid, Agnes
Ayres, May McAvoy in Clarence"
Booth Tarkington's great American
comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Several mothers and their babies
appeared for the clinic yesterday af-
tcrnoon at the Augusta General hos
pital which is being conducted by DR..
Warren 3. Sanborn under the aus
pieces of the Augusta Red Cross
CHAPTER. That the clinic has been
successful is shown by the interest
the mothers are taking. for despite
the cold and disa greeable weather, a
number attend each week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Manning S. Campbell. oversecr Of
me poor, is a business caller in
Portland for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Charles F.. Bickford. who has been
visiting at his home in this city has
returned to his duties at Boston Uni
versity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

William Taber has returned to his
work at ]. H. Cogan's Company af-
ter short illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

day. Jan. 2, for the winter term. The
town schools began Monday. Jan. LIST.
Very few changes have been made in
the teaching force in our schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Charles Poolcr Of Fairfield was
calling on friends in this city to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Journal Relief Fund

A contribution of one dollar was
received from "A Friend" yester-
day. making the total of the Journal
Relief Fund $106490.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Miss Mary Holway is confined to
her home on Western avenue by an
attack of tonsilitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Robert Williamson has returned
to Cambridge to resume his studies
at Harvard Law School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03

Roy Moore of Waterville was a
business visitor in this city today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-03
Why the
"Morning Crouch"

Many people awake feeling irritable and nervous
and annoyed at tres they wouldn't notice at any
other time
This nervous irritable feeling lasts until after they
have had their cup of cofee-sometimes it takes the
second cup.
The reason for this is simple; their nerves are crying
out for the caffeine contained in the coffee thew crave
And now, if this "strikes home" ask yourself whv
you should not quit habit that makes you nervous
and irritable.
Be your natural SELF try doing without coffee for
week or so-and drink rich, fragrant Postum instead
Postum is pure cereal beverage refreshing and
satisfying, yet absolutely free from caffeine or other
harmful ingredients.
Postum comes in two orn1s:-Instant Postum lin tins)
prepared instantly the cup by the addition of boiling water
Postum Cereal I'm packages for those who prefer to make
the drink while the meal is being prepared by boiling
fully twenty minutes.