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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14
PALERMO

BRANCH MILLS-Miss Edith
Pinkham. who has been teaching at
China village, is now at home from
her school. which closed. Friday.
after pleasant and successful term.
Mrs. w. A. Nelson pleasantly en-
tertained the. Sewing Circle, We'd
nesday of last week. Eight members
We're present.
w. B. Howard accompanied by his
son, DIR. Herbert Howard. recently
left for Boston. where he will enter
the city hospital for treatment. They
were guests of Fl. w. Worthing over
night. Mrs. Howard left for Boston
few days later. where she will be
with her husband most Of the time
during his stay there.
Branch Mills school closed Satur-
DAY after a successful term taught
by Miss Doris Young.
Kenneth Dinsmore was at home
from Oak Grove. Saturday and Sun
day. returning to his school, Monday.
Mrs. Hattie Chadwick was at the
home of w. B. Howard. a few DAYS
last week. assisting with the work
in the absence Of Mrs. Howard.
Mrs. d. W. Worthing was quite
i'll last week with an attack of grin
but is better at ehis writing. D. W.
Worthing has. been in doors for sew
eral days. with the prevailing cpl
demic.
School Closes
The Branch Mills school closed
Saturday, Feb. 10. Miss Doris Young,
teacher. Several guests were pres-
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Stread.Qlson

Emile Stread. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Stread. formerly of Scion, but
now of the River road, Skowhegan,
and Miss Hilda Olson. daughter OF
ar. and Mrs Olaf Olson Of Hud-
lshvall. Sweden, were united in mar
rlaSe Tuesday morning at the law
Office of Attorney VIM. Folsom Mer-
rill of the firm Of Merrill and Mer-
rIll The ceremony of the single
ring was used by Mr.. Merrill The
bride wore a handsome silk canton
crepe in one of the beautiful new
shades. Mr.. Stread is popular
salesman in the Blunt Hardware
Company's Water street store. His
family originally came from Ilud-
lshvall. Sweden. although he ana his
bride made their acquaintance in
Maine. Mrs. Stread came to New
ork CITY some two wears ago,
where she was employed as u chill
dren's nurse. She has been in Skow-
hogan since last August.
They left on the noon train Tues
day and will spe,id few days in
Harmony with Mrs. Stread's broth
er. Carl Olson. They plan to Keep
house in Skowhegan village in the
near future but until they can pro
cure a rent they will reside with the
groom's parents. They have the
best wishes OF many friends.
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Interesting Work at Park School

The constructing project work
representing historical and literary
subjects studied which has been
conducted by the four grades at the
Park school under the direction of
the drawing teacher. Mrs. Clement
Downs. has proven of great interest
and the pupils have attained Won
derful degree of success. The teach
ers, Mrs. Alice T.. Mitchell. prin-
cipal 9Th grade. Miss Lizzie Higgins.
4th grade, and Mrs. Kate c. Hol-
brook. 3rd., have painstakingly as
sisted the pupils in the work. Be-
ginning in the third grade the child
rem represented "Hansel and Gretel."
one of Grimes fairy tales. The cut
ting of the objects, the coloring and
arranging On the large cardboard
colored to look like the ground IN a
thick forest was all done by the
children and exhibited much ability
and interest in the work. In this
grade a poster starting with the APP
pie blossom and representing the
ripened fruit, the barrel into which
it was packed, and an apple pie and
bowl of apple sauce was also made
by the children. Last week they
were busy making valentines.
Fourth grade pupils were much in
tcrested in the construction of an
Eskimo village. The poster recently
made by the 4th grade pupils was
the story of the pumpkin. The story
in rhyme like the House that Jack
Built, was nicely printed under each
stage in the poster, making It one
certainly worthy of mention.
In the 5th grade the construction
work consisted of, q historical scene
at the time of the first treaty be-
tween the Puritans and the Indians.
In this attempt to represent history
through drawings the 9Th grade pu-
pills had attained marked success, A
poster of the pine in its different
stages and another one showing all
sorts OF manufactured articles from
|. pine were exceptionally well done
as were the maps of South America
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Sorosis Holds Gentle mcn's Night

Monday evening the ladies OF
Skowhegan Sorosis entertained their
gentlemen. At 6.W o'clock deli
cious chicken dinner with all the
FILINGS was served under the direc-
ton Of the following committee:
Mrs. Adelaide J.. Whiting. chairman;
Mrs. Lou Games. Mrs. Nellie Il. Say
age, Mrs. Alice Wilder, Mrs. Grace
NJ. Poulin. Miss Alfce u. Goodrich,
Mrs. Blanche Whipplc and Miss Ed
ma Gushing.
Mrs. Kate s. Simpson was the
caterer and the dinner was hicely
served and delicious. The waitress s
were young high school girls. The
dinner was served in the banquet
hall Of the grand hall. which was
most attractively decorated with
flags. and on the table were groups
OF flags. Just as the party had fin
ished eating the lights went off and
the high school girls started song
ana the entire company Joined in
the singing and a number of songs
were sung in a spirited manner.
Following the dinner the party re-
pared to the upper han where they
| enjoyed dancing for the remainder
or the evening. music being furnish
cd nv Mr.. Foley. although it was
not the regular Foley orchestra. The
club annually entertains their gen
tlemen for banquet and dance and
I the party on Monday evening was
most happy occasion.
The next meeting of the club will
ne held on Monday evening. Feb.
20. when the club will observe chill
| dren's night.
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Sk0whEGAN Local. NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, t:,1.,, ~
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Grant Wakefield of East Mad
ison was business caller in town on
Monday.
Mrs. Ethel Adams Of Hinclkiey was
an out of town shopper in SkOwhe-
gan Monday.
Miss Stella Kimball went to Bangor
Monday afternoon to visit Eirs
Frank Carter.
Harry Cohen left Tuesday morning
for Portland, Lynn and Boston, on
business.
f'recland Kincaid is in Shawmut
being employed splicing belts for the
keyes Fibre company.
Miss Alice Kicker of the Indepen-
dent Reporter company's force has
been confined to her home on Pine
street by illness.
Miss Bertha Kitridge. who has been
the guest of Mrs. Lawrence Hayden
returned to North Nassalboro Monday
afternoon.
Mont Hughes, who passed Sunday
at his home in East Madison. was IN
town Monday on his return to Wat
erville, where he is employed.
Conductor Jacobs of the Maine
Central company came in on the
morning train Tuesday, taking the
place of Conductor Grant.
Mrs. David Withee, who has been
: nursing in SkOwhegan for few
weeks, went to Fairfield Monday att
ernOon to care for Mr.. Flood ST.. :
=" Mrs. A. S. MacDougal went to
watcrville Monday afternoon. where
she is part time operator at the New
England telephone office.
Mr.. and Mrs V. p. Mosher of Corn
Vile were in town Monday on theil
way to Watervillc, where Mr.. Moshel
is, to be employed.
Mrs. Everett T.. Goodrich was IN
Waterville Tuesday. the guest of heI
son, DIR. Blynn o. Goodrich and fam
lily Of Silver Terrace.
Postmaster William r. Elliott has
returned from Haverhill. Mass.
where he went to visit his mother
Mrs. Robert Elliott, who is GONZALES
cling from pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gates are
parents of a little daughter born re-
Gently at the Somerset hospital. Mrs
Gates was formerly Mildred San
born.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter p. Ordway
have returned from Boston. Mr.. Ord
way came Saturday night. Mrs. Ord
way remained over Sunday with hel
niece. Miss Adelaide Lancaster. who
Is a. student at Simmons college.
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A "Quick" Rubefacient Needed


afternoon in ;he X. p. banquet hall.
Food. candies. and aprons will be
on sale. The following ladies have
charge of the arrangements: Most
excellent chief. Mrs. Myrtle Priest :
Mrs. Nina Clough. Mrs. Jennie Ford.
Mrs. Belle Donaldson. Ms. Myrtle
Moody and Mrs. Helen Knight
ON Thursday night the ladies of
Bloomfield Temple will go to Mad
ison to attend the meeting of the
Pythian Sisters. when the past chiefs
will occupy the chairs and work the
degree. One candidate from the
Bloomfield Temple will receive the
degree. a special car will return
to SkoWhegan after the meeting.
The February meeting of the FL
len +. Mitchell Philathea class OF
the Bethany Baptist church will be
held on Thursday evening at the
church. The committee in charge
is made up of Mrs. Charlotte Tar
box. chairman: Mrs. Rose Burrill.
Miss Nelma F'ogg. Mrs.A Eugenia
Collins, Mrs. Leona Curtis. Mrs.
Mamie Ellis, Mrs. Dora Ellis. Mrs
Leila HealS, Mis-. Bertha Stafford.
Mrs. Della Whittemore. Miss Gladys
Hamor. and Mrs. Bernice Titcombe.
Anyone having summer clothing
Tor Siris or women which they have
discarded. are requested to bring
it to the Bethany church Thursday
evening. as the ladies of the Helen
CoburU Missionary Society are mack
ing box to be sent to the Mathers
Colored School, where clothing is
much needed.
The ladies Of the degree team of
Dnh I,
quested to meet at the l. o. 0. f.. hall
on Thursday evening at Z o'clock to
rehearse the work
The Working League of the Fed
Grated church will meet for its regu-
lar meeting next Monday afternoon
in the church parlors.
The funeral service for Mrs. Frank
rooley who died at her home on Mil
burn street late Monday afternoon
VIII be held Thursday morning at .
O'Clock at Notre Dame of Lourdes
church and will be conducted by the
pastor. the Rev. Father J. Louis A
Renaurd.
The funeral service for Thomas
Butler who died Sunday night at his
nome on Leavitt street, will be held
TINS Wednesday morning at the
Notre Dame Of Lourdes church at
o'clock.
Miss Harriet Sweetser, who was the
guest over Sunday of DR.. Julia Nav
klncald of Madison avenue, returned
to Augusta Monday on the late after
noon train.
Convent han was the scene of
happy party on Monday evening
when the Catholic Order Of Forces
ters gave whist party.
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CENTER-S. E. Bowler Is NV
StiIes-Hoff

=
Vernon Stiles. formerly o. Y y
ton. was married last week y h
Hoff of New York City. al 'T ".
of her sister. Mrs. +. ). b.
Buffalo. n. Y. Mr.. stiles "
acquainted with Mrs. stiles ~
her philanthropic interest i N
Thomas Hughes now Mr. Slia
companist. one of America, u.
most artists. Mrs. Stiles Is
dant from the old origlna "A,
Hoff family. and being pfG ws.s
in the shadow of the ~
Theological Seminary cary
interested in church W" ~: !
rhilanthropic enterprises. ~ VA
in Rochester. n. Y. until tne
her parents when she move'
York City to continue ner
studies. Her widowed s,s..'
Fossett lives with her. NJ 4
has three consuming interesS,
her own house work: uiu'm
philanthropy. Mr.. stiles les. = "a
accompanied by Mrs. Stlle ts. X
a long deferred singing lnp .d
Pacific coast. the trip 70 es ssmsi
many months. Mr.. StiieS ~
California.
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Tskinoturs to Market

Roscoe futile. accompanied by
Mrs. futile and Fred futile Of West
Athens, were i'll town Tuesday. leaV-
ing on the noon train for Bangor
to show theft furs to Carr Wight. a
fur buyer of that city. They were
accompanied by +. l.. Smart, a fur
buyer of Houlton. WHO came to
SkowheGan to see their furs. The
furs which We're shipped By express.
included 81 beaver, ~ mink. IA coon.
10 muskrat one fisher three wild
cats. and eight weasels Mr.. Tut
tie stated that while to those not
accustomed to trapping this might
seem Il very large number it Yves
not nearly as large winters work
as they had last year. They were
taking them TO Bangor hoping to
get more than Mr.. Smart had offered
ana if they did not sell in Bangor
their expenses to Bangor and return
are, to be paid by the fur buyers who
look at the furs
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necticut. and Frank Choate is to oc-
cupy the place he has vacated.
Mrs w. G.. Rowell accompanied her
father. Elbridge Griffin. to Belfast on
Tuesday. Mr.. Griffin underwent
surgical treatment at the Waldo
County hospital.
Miss Avis Jackson is in Morrill, the
guest of Mrs. L. G.. Mitchell.
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MONTvJLI.E

Fl. +. Jackson went to Bella st
recently.
Miss Jennie Coffran Of Lowell.
Mass, is in town visiting Mrs. Clara
Joy, Miss Achsah Hall, and other
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Raven are
rejoicing over the birth of a son..
II Is reported that Thomas Roberts
mas secured position in Rhode
Island and left here Monday en- route
for same
Friends here Of Hon. Edgar r.
hanson are pleased to learn that Mr..
Hanson and family are enjoying the
winter in Miami. Fla. He is prcsi-
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Maccabees Install Officers

The following officers were in
stalled at the regular meeting of
Crescent Tent of the Macca bees on
Monday evening: Commander. Earl
Flnnimore: lieutenant commander.
Earl Boardman; recorder keeper,
Arthur X. Jewett; chaplain, Ivan
Clough; physician. Or. Oliver j..
GAIA; sergeant. Ralph X. Perry
master at arms. Courtney Hastings;
first master of the guard. Walter J.
Murray; second master of the
guard Lawrence Demo; sentinel,
George Foster: picket. David Les
Sor. The work was done ia an inn
pressiyev manner by State Deputv
Fred Marshall of The Forks. Fol
lowing the installation a dance was
hCld and the ladies' Were gucs.r.
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~ EEP, grippy colds-frequently
leading into pneumonia -
- have been unusually preva-
lent this winter. Some authorities
insist that they are a form of in
fiuenza, not so virulent as the in
fluenza during the first epidemic,
though they are worse than ordi-
nary colds.
Vicks As a Preventive
Most medical authorities now agree
that these troubles are germ diseases
commonly spread by breathing in the
germs. If the system is in good shape
the membrane of the air passages in a
healthy condition these germs do not
ordinarily breed.
Keep little Vcks rubbed up the
trils at all times particularly when
posed to crowds. At night melt Vicks in
spoon and inhale the vapors. or better
still. Nicks in teakettle as directed
below This treatment helps to keep the
air passages in good condition.
The Danger Is From Pneumonia
The chief danger lies in the develop
ment of pneumonia. What is needed
therefore is something to decrease the
congestion of the lungs. For this purpose
there is nothing like rubefacient or coun-
ter-irritant. witness the of blisters.
poultices and plasters for many gem
erations This irritation reddens the
slin-draws the blood from the congested
parts to the surface: the circulation is
improved: there is a sensation Of Warmth
and the possibility of pneumonia is greatly
lcsSened.
"Quck" Rubefacent Needed
The value of this cOunter-irrtant effect
is greatly increased if ii is produced quick
~ Nearly every family has its favorite
mcthod-onion poultces, turpentine stupes.
mustard pIasters and poultices of various
knds-al are good.
4 very simple method is to apply towels
wrung out in hot water, as hot as the
patient can stand. This not only rcddens
the skin quickly, but also opens the pores
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Why at GRANGE

The reason why the next in the
series of the winter course of Red =
path entertainments is to be held in
Grange hall is that, Alton Packard,
the entertainer is in New England
only two nights Friday and Saturday
and the comic opera Impresario" is
to be given in the Opera house Fri
day night and the Motion Picture co.
who has the Opera house will not let
1t for other purposes on Saturday
nights.
The committee in charge of the
entertainment course wish to assure
all ticket holders that there will he
ample roo, for all at Grange hall,
while they regret its having to be
held there.
Bloomfield Temple Pythian Sis
tiers will hold a sale on Saturday
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The second action OF Vicks IL ey.o,, n
by absorption through and stimuaa,.
the skin.
Repeat Treatment
When the yapors begin TO Ioso a.
strength, fresh Vicks should be s,rs.,,
over the throat and chest This to kesn !.
the continuous supply Of vapors. VI
tho redness of the skin dies out an -
Vicks remaining should be wiped off ~
the entire treatment repeated Tba. /
the hot wet towels or mustard nls~s,
should be used until the skin is .es
thoroughly Redeemed. then massage ".
Nicks, spread on thickly and cover ys
hot fannels, just as previously done
Steam and Vapor Method 4
Sometimes when the patient Is bal,
choked up. the vapors from the appesss
on the chest are not sufficient to make i,
breathing easier. In these cases dc, n
tablespoonful Of Eicks into a kettle =
boiling water and allow the patient to 4.
hale the warm steam and vapors conbipa
for about 10 minutes Do this seysdI
times a day if needed. Keep the vssS
boiling and put in additional vicks whr.
ever the vapors decrease Put stg
over the patient and thu tea kettle, making
a kind of a tent.
Take no chances with these grppy cold
Remember. Nicks must be used freely 70 d.
effective-and always call doctor.
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Prevent influenza

The tonic and Laxative Effect of Lax
ative BROMO QUININE Tablets viii
keep the system in healthy condition
and thus ward off all attacks of Colds
Grip or Influenza. soc.
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dent and general manager Of the
Avocado. Park Grove.
Sewall Staples recently purchased a
horse of Wilson G.. Rowell.
James Averill has returned to Nor
Wit. h. Conn. Mrs. Averill, who is car
ing for Ter mother. Mrs. Mary East
man. will remain for some time long
or.
Fred Pollard has gone to Howard.
Il. L.. where he has a position.
Frank Choate plans to move this
week into the house owned by Thorn
as Roberts. as Mr.. Roberts and family
have gone to Rhode Island.
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| ent in the afternoon. A srl
match. compositions by the pupa
the lives of Washington and La
! n valentine box, and refreshmenl
peanuts and candy served ~
teacher Were enjoyed by all, y
not absent or tardy for the
We're Christine DOVE. Arnold Y
Alger Parmenter. Milton Dove I
erick Shorey. Melvin ChadWiz
Donald D.nsmore. one-half daI I
CENTER-S. E. Bowler Is NV
asthma.
Mrs. Hattie Chadwick has
keeping house for 4 few daH'
Dency Sabine. !.
w. Z. Howard seems a Lille
ter. 81
Farmers in this section N
vesting their ice. 1t is about aa3
thick, but of not very good W
DR.. Hort of Liberty was F
Sional caller. Sunday at the, NUM-
s. +. Bowler. Eben Foster
Benner and Will Grant. Many
neighborhood are afflicted WIZ
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Mrs. Dora Pollard of ThornGlike is
caring for Mrs. Littleficld We are
If shape here N,he.. a physician
is wanted in an emergency. Five
doctors were called by telephone to
attend Mrs. Littlefield. but not one
could come. Our medical men are
capable but overworked
Annual town meeting Monday,
March 5th. The ladies Of Union Har-
vest Grange will serve one o. their
famous dinners at noon. The dinner
committee hopes every member will
contribute something in the way Of
eatables. There will be dance and
supper in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Bartlett Of APP
pleton We're Sunday guests of Mr.
and" Mrs. j. w. Wentworth.
Union Harvest Grange has elected
j. w. Tib~etts, +. l.. Gay and NJ. NJ.
Wentworth, trustees for the present
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Gay were Sun
day guests Of their daughter Miss
Edwina Berry. at North Searsmont.
Frank e. Wentworth is the guest
OF his sister, Ms. Ray Bartlett, at
Appleton.
Miss Maud Jackson Of M, .rill is
visiting Mrs. p. W. Jaquith.
THOMAS Roberts is moving to Con-
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so that more 'Vicks can be absorbed.
Some. however prefer to use an ordinary
mustard plaster, as the reddening. effect
lasts longer.
Get Skin Thoroughly Red
Whatever method Is used, the applca-
ton should be applied over the throat and
chest until the skin is thoroughly red
dened. In very deep colds. the sides and
especially the back from the middle of the
shoulder blades to point just above the
waist. should also be treated.
yThe patient should be given a good
purgative and, IL convenient, hot mustard
footbath for ten minutes-one tablespoon
of mustard to a gallon Of water.
Then Massage With Vieks
After the skin is thoroughly Redeemed it
should be dried lightly and Immediately the
patient should be given a brisk massage
with Vicks all over the parts Continue
this for five minutes. This increases the
counter irritant effect Then apply Vcks
thickly over all the parts: that is, spread
it on as you would a poultce-about one
sixteenth of an inch thick or more and
cover with two thicxnesses Of hot flannel
cloths.
Vicks' Double Action
Thus applied Vicks has a double action
First, Vicks is so made that the body heat
gradually releases the ingredients in the
form of vapors. The more Nicks applied
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Vicks' Double Action

the stronger will be the va
pors and the longer these
vapors will last. The night
clothing should always be
loose around the neck and
the bed clothes arranged in
the form of a funnel. These
vapors being lighter than air.
rise up from the chest and.
If the bed clothing is prop
erly arranged, pass by the
nose and mouth and are thus
inhaled with each breath,
CARRYING the medication di-
rectly through the air passage'
ITO the lungs.
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,h,cb they have recently colored

which they have recently colored
and printed.
In tho sixth grade the pupils have
three constructions all OF which sfow
a wonderful development and I'M
provement work. The first scene Is Il
historic production at the time or
the first Thanksgiving. The second
is u beautiful Arabian village, when
Proves that the pupils know well inc
subject which they arc constructing.
The third subject was THE Brer
RABBIT" by Uncle Remus. The sixth
grade have also made pumpkin
posters.
Much of this work has been done
outside of school hours and although
the pupils of the four grades nave
been fascinated and greatly interest
ed in their construction project work
they have kept up their high stand
ard in all other branches Of work.
Much credit is due to Mrs. Downs,
the originator of the work, and the
teachers for their assistance.
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Auoid Observation-Disclosures
How to Apply Vicks To Help Avoid These Infections
How To Use Vicks In Case You Are Attacked

Tho second action Of vicks IL e,,,,.. Il
by absorption through and Stimulate, !,
the skin.
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A Sonny February

CENTER-So far February has
given us more sunshine than the
whole of January. On the first day
it started off with two sons: One to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Littlefeld. the
other to Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Brad
street