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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
PASSES SEVENTY
EIGHTH BIRTHDAY
QUIETLY AT home

Orrison Cross passed his 18th birth
day quietly at his home on Pleasant
street yesterday. Mr.. Cross Is in the
best of health and has been busy con-
structinY a house at Elm court during
the summer. This is the 44th year he
has spent in this city and for the great
er part Of the time he has been doing
contracting work here, drawing plans
and supervising the construction of
many dwelling houses in Waterville
and Oakland.
Mr.. Cross was born in Vassalboro.
There he attended the public schools in
early life, but when young moved to
China with his parents and went to
school there. When still a young man
he went to Massachusetts for short
time, but soon came to Waterville ID
live.
For a time he was associated with a
brother. w. w. Cross. but upon the
death Of his partner he went into bust
ness for himself. His wife died in
1896. leaving hi mwith two daughters.
Mrs. j. b. Childs and Miss Edith
Cross, both of Waterville, the latter
having kept house for him since her
mothers death. He also has two
grandchildren. Ethel and Alfred Childs.
In 1898 Mr.. Cross made trip to
Alaska. remaining there for years
time. During his stay he Travelled eX-
to sively In the region of the Sunrise
City, which is situated at Cooks In
let.
The veteran has been a member II
the Masons since he reached his 2lst
birthday He is a member of the Gen.
trail Lodge in China. charter member
of the Teconnet Chapter of this city
member of the ST. Omer Commandery
and the A. o. U. w. He mas been on
the finance committee ever since the
Grand Lodge was founded in 1901.
Mr.. Cross is we'll known and liked
and his manw friends are glad to know
that he is able to be we'll and busy al
this anniversary of his birth,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Why Use Bichloride?

Bichloride of mercury, taken in
ternally, is one of the worst Of
poisons. 1t is not only fatal, but it
causes unspeakable suffering on its
way to bringing death.
1t is absolutely unnecessary to
have this drug in the average home
at all. yet one can hardly read the
news for a few days without coming
upon some story of death by acct
dental poisoning in which 1t figures.
OF late the. drug manufacturers
have taken to coloring the little
tablets blue so that they may be
obviously different from the harm
less bicarbonate of soda or soda
mint or the comparatively harmless
aspirin tablets which they so much
resemble. This helps some. The
real prevention lies in not having 1t.
True, it is a handy and powerful
disinfectant. But there are dozens
of disinfectants in the world. The
adult with the headache or stomach
ache will not be apt to take the i'll
smelling liquids by mistake. And in
the house where there are children,
bichloride of mercury has no right
in the medicine cabinet under any
circumstances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Claim Special Session
OF Legislature Assured

Oklahoma City. Ok. Sept 2p.-(By "A.
PA special session of the lower
house of the Oklahoma Legislature 10
hear charges that Governor j. Z. w al
ton has ovcrriddcn the constitution
and laws of the state in his martla1
law regime is assured. it was an
nounced tonight by w. c. McBee. rep
resentative in charge of the fight on
Governor Walton.
Sixty-nine legislators have signed
the call for the converting of the House
next Wednesday. McBce said tl1ty-
four constitutes a majority.
That Governor Walton will not use
troops to prevent assembly, despite MS
earlier threats. was the prediction Oh
MaBee and his associates.
e. ]. Gddings, one of the. governor $
closest legal advisers, announced that
he would advise the governor against
interfering with the session.
Let them go ahead-it is not legal,
Giddings asserted.
In a statement issued tonight. Muir
ray +. Gibbons, speaker of the House
and a Walton supporter declared that
the session would he illegal. He ap-
pcaled to members of the House TO con-
slider well before they took any pre-
cipitate action.
Leaders of the movement to con-
slider charges against Walton OF an
;mpeachable nature announced that
Gibbons probably would be deposed as
speaker.
Gibbons expressed the opinion that
Walton would not interfere with the
legislators.
Armed guardsmen still stood before
, the doors of the House and Senate
chambers tonight, however.
seven members who have signed the
session call, including McBee. issued
a statement today placing themselves
on record as favoring the enactment
of an anti-masking law. with severe
penalties against any foggings or mop
violence
The statement was issued in reply
to Waiton's charge that the ngnt
against him was being conducted os
Kian' members of the Legislature.
: n. C. Jewett, grand dragon of the
Oklahoma Khan, today announced that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

1t was a fearful storm. the ram
beat against the house and the WIND
In shed the branches of the trees. An
old apple tree under the Woman's
window lost one of its limbs, expos
ing a nest to the fury of the storm.
All through the Spring the Woman
had watched the birds flying into the
tree at first with bits of twig and
string, then the little husband atone,
CARRYING food to his mate patiently
brooding over her eggs.
one lovely morning. two days be-
fore the storm, she saw the little wl1e
also fiying into the tree with worms
and grubs in her beak and decided
that the eggs had Matched. Now
that the protecting branch was gone
the babies must be drenched with
rain. ,+ 80
the window dreading what she migns
see. There was the nest. but there
Scratched over ii, her, wings spread
to the utmost capacity. lay the little
mother shielding her children from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Regular Business Meet

The regular monthly business
meeting and social of the Mabel p.
Judkins Philathea class was held
Wednesday evening at the vestry of
the Baptist church with Mrs. Scott
McNelly and Mrs. Susie McNelly as
hostesses. Mrs. Addie +. Holt, pres
ident, presided The annual election
of officers took place as follows:
president, Mrs. Mabel Osborne, first
vice, Mrs, Belle L. Strickland, second
vice president, Mrs. Edna d. Ward:
Mrs. Lila Hathorne, secretary; Mrs.
Grace Stratton. assistant secretary;
Miss Alma Flood, treasurer; Mrs.
Alma Estey, teacher. Mrs. Nellie
Tapley. pianist. Missionary commit
tee: Mrs. Addie +. Holt, Mrs. Jennie
kimball, Mrs. Nettie B. Longley,
Mrs. Alma Estey. Social committee:
Mrs. Effie L. Decker. Mrs. Ida B.
Whitman, Mrs. Edna D. Ward. Mrs.
Nettie Keene, Mrs. c. Wartime Besse.
It was voted to hold a public sup
per on Thursday, October II, for the
benefit of the Burnham church with
Mrs. Edith Walker. Mrs. Viola Nc
Nelly, Mrs. Idella Greenlaw and Mrs.
Victoria Roundy, committee in
charge. The sum of $50 was donated
toward the expense of painting the
church. Mrs. Nina Gibson was add
ed to the class membership. A vote
of thanks and appreciation was ex-
tended to Mrs. Addie +. Holt, retir-
ing president who declined re-elec-
ton. for the faithful and efficient
manner with which she has perform
ed her duties during the past two
years. During the pleasant social
hour, ice cream and fancy cookies
were served by the hostesses. There
were 81 members present..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
KHAN WORKINGS
CONTINUED from Page One)

District Judge George w. Clark.
who summoned a special grand jury
to investigate a charge that Governor
Walton illegally had used state en-
ployes to check names on an initia-
tive petition. testified tnat he was
initiated in the Khan year ago last
May.
He said he never had attended a
meeting or paid dues and he had not
considered himself member of the
organization for nearly a year.
In placing Oklahoma County under
absolute martial Law and banning
the grand Jury session. Governor
Walton charged that he acted to pre-
vent the Khan officials of the county
from proceeding with their purpose
to indict him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
RefOrestatiOn to
Nome Before C'S of G..

\ the Bangor Chamber of Commerce
sending out notices to the various
ambers throughout the State con-
ning a hearing to be held on
2aursday, September q. at the Ban
Chamber of Commerce rooms for
discussion of Reforestation -.
4 ine Select Committee on Refores-
aaon OF the United States Senate is
Ealing hearings throughout the
antry in order to obtain first hand
4omation on the timberland situa-
On In order that the Senate may act
Ie intelligently on legislation
iMch is bound to come up at the
Al session Of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

the Khan would not fight back at Gov
ernor Walton. 1t was the first utter
ance Of the Khan official since his dec
laration more than a week ago that
Governor Walton and all his cohorts
can never break the power Of the Khan
in Oklahoma" This statement Of the
grand dragon was one Of the principal
reasons given by Governor Walton for
his edict Of statewide martial law.
Governor Walton announced tonight
that he would take up tomorrow the
question of his position on the special
session of the House.
MY position towards the proposed
meeting is unchanged at present" the
executive said when asked If he in
tended to carry out his threat to pre-
vent the session by force.
Certain Khan members of the lower
house are calling trump meeting l
will take this matter up tomorrow"
he stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
lILENE'S TOOPEN
BRANCH STORE
4HlS MORNING

As Katherine Crosman, who
Eslea up a Filene branch store in
DICKINSON block six months ago
I PROV morning is going to open
asr store at 70 temple street in
y, VI the new stores being built by
IT, horace Purington Co.
s. us Crosman will have everything
~. ~ carried by the William Filene
o. NJ Co. the largest ready-made
4inI.us store in Boston. Her stock
nn cyntain only the latest and best
M M uls store and will give Water
M, people chance to buy Boston
~ avs Just as conveniently as though
h, were In that city.
I on ,s' !. G;fosman opened up her store
sn SIX months ago and has been
.o S.S;esslul that she felt the need
-OVing onto the street floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
HoIstein Sets a.Year Record

Adirondac WeftSke Dairy Maid, a
pure bred Holstein owned by the
Bridgford Holstein Company, Patter-
son, Cal. is the only cow in the
world which had produced more
than 1000 pounds of butterfat and
$4,000 pounds of milk in three con-
secutive years, according to a recent
announcement by the Holstein-
Friesian Association of America.
"Adirondale" has Just completed o
yearly semi official test with a rec
ord Of 3t.5S0.9 pounds of milk con-
tanning 1,014.47 pounds of butterfat.
the announcement said, for a total
production in three years of 97.SS2.6
pounds, or more than 46.600 quarts
of milk and 3.1S6.61 pounds of but
terfat. The latter Is equivalent to
1884 pounds of butter, or equal to
the production of eight average
dairy cows for the same period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Letterwriting Mark Of Civilization

Letter writing is a custom of civil
lied races. The more cultivated the
individual, the more it is second ma
ture with him to attend to his busi-
ness and personal correspondence.
With individuals, as with races, 1t Is
largely matter Of custom and habit
Some persons-you may know some
such-boast they do not write letters.
Some men who avoid this irksome
duty merely shift the responsibility.
Possibly they are so situated in bus
mess that they are not required to
attend to any correspondence. Social
and personal letters they leave to
their wives or daughters or sisters.
1t Is an interesting thing that the
more important a man Is the more
particular he Is to attend to seeming
ly unimportant correspondence. II
be does not have time to attend to It
himself. he employees q secretary. to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

do it for him. The distinguished
writer sees that every letter address
ed to him concerning what he has
written, whether it is sympathetic or
hostile, receives a courteous and
suitable answer. The poor or medi-
OGRE writer often throws such letters
in his waste basket.-New York Sun
and Globe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Mrs, Albert Richards

Mrs. Albert Richards died at her
Fme at As Pleasant street, yester-
fay morning at 10 o'clock following
4 few days attack of pneumonia. She
Pas 60 years of age and had made
his city her home for many years.
1Sesdes her husband. Albert Rich
rds, she is survived by two sons,
tlph W., of Washington, D. c., and
2lsse A.. of this city. Funeral ser
fres will be held from the late home
saturday at 10 A. NJ. Rev. f. A.
!y9lard Jones of the Methodist
1eurch will officiate. Burial will be
the family lot of the Winslow Fort
4ll Cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

1 About 20 taxpayers of the city met
NTH the board of assessors at their
Monthly meeting last evening in the
mayors Office in City hall. The valu-
tiOn OF the city has been increased
This year and the assessors in their
Work wound some property that was
BOT taxed For these reasons practi-
lkly every citizen received a larger
ll than usual, but apparently al
kost everybody was satisfied for few
tppeared at the meeting and all OF
tUe who did attend were satisfied
fsh the explanation given to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

the storm. All day long she lay
there while the rain beat upon her
body and the wind swayed the
branch on which her home rested.
At sunset the wind died down, the
rain ceased, the little mother got up
from her strained position, while her
babies. in their warm, dry nest,
twittered. chirped for food.-New
York Sun and Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Traffic HEAVY

Any person who has declared that
Waterville is quiet city should take
a walk to the corner of Maine and
Common streets and spend little time
watching traffic. Yesterday afternoon
Thomas Hurd, who runs the popcorn
and peanut stand in Castonguay
Square, counted the cars passing his
booth on Main street and Common. In
an interval of Is minutes between the
hours Of 40 and las Mr.. Hurd count
ed 113 cars going by. Some. of course.
were trucks, but the larger number
were closed models.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

The Women's Alliance of the Unita-
han church met in Ware parlors yes
dav afternoon at o'clock. Refresh
snts were served and a social time
At the business meeting plans.
N the annual church fair. which will
\ held December in the Ware par
rs were discussed. At this fair
Mere will be many tables and arrange
heats are going forward to make it
knrresS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Funeral of Mrs. Lucy Pooler

Funeral services for Mrs Lucy
Pooler were held yesterday morning
from Notre Dame church. FIR. Orieux
sang solemn requiem mass, assisted
by FIR Laverdiere, deacon. and FIR.
Beaudin, sub7deacon. Burial was In
Catholic Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roderick and
a party Of friends have returned from
Canada, where they visited in Quebec
and Ste. Anne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

Miss Violet Blanchard entertained
,,rty of friends Wednesday evening
4 North Pond. A picnic lunch was
[,oyed and a social time spent by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

] To make up the balance Of the
! nan Relief fund, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo
tovlsr of the Salvation Army will
End with the kettle on Main street
srt Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

Charles Rancourt pleaded guilty TO
being drunk in the municipal court yes
terday morning and was sentenced to
pay a fine Of $40 and costs of 1919 or
to serve 80 days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

The Twentieth Century Club will
hold the regular meeting and roll call
Friday evening. Sept. II. A supper
will be served at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

,,. and Mrs. r. J. Flynn of jack
;. we're calling in Waterville
rlrrsday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

| The Standard Bearers of the Meth
IL, church will meet at the vestry
sr's evening. 4 supper will be served
n o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

i. blanchard Of Boston was a
Jaw caller in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

.,r Mcary Of Houlton was CALL
friends in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
.arATRE ATTRACTIONS
,,,mAY AND SATURDAY

l,rnAy AND SATURDAY
80, Theatre-Harry Carey in
HAM, Thru: J. p. MCGOWAN and
ash'ru olmes in STORMY Seas;
pen white in "Plunder": Our Gang
/ y. Young sherlocks," ,r.,,
y. nnera House-Johnny Walker
ny M Fourth Musketeer": Art
~ IN "The Oregon Trail: two
N'a 'nedv. Back To Earth"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

Miss Gladys Porter of DiXmont is
Il guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon
EIllard Of Main street for a few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

p,r Joseph Kalen of Sanford is
listing at the home of Rev. Dennis
k.rtin for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

=, rmond Cuddy attended the
-, dance in Skowhegan last evee-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

-..-v sylvester spent the day yes
nav in Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

=. srd Mrs. Harry Davis spent
NJ, law Wednesday In Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

", and Mrs. Thomas Simpson re-
mod last evening from a few days
r.nt in Boston on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

, e Greene of Kennebunk was a
ness caller in Waterville yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

csorge Talford of Hooksett, n.
4 spending a few days in Wat
[rne on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

Samuel Freeman has returned from
a business trip to Quebec and Mon
treal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

More than 5000 octupuses were
landed in one week recently by the
fishermen Of northern France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
WINSLOW

The annual Winslow grange fair
is sure to have its usual attractions
and many more this year. w. IL.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-01
PUTNAM GRANGE MEETS
Members Are Delightfully."- Entertain ed By "Children's Night" Program

At the meeting of Putnam Grange on Monday evening there was pre- sented a most entertaining program in observance of "Children's Night" !" and large gathering of parents and their friends greatly enjoyed the numbers so excellently given by the younger and older children.
 The evenings program was as fo!- lows:
 Grand march, played by Miss Phyl- lis Tatem; piano solo, Dorothy Keith 1; recitation, Harold Mackenzie, piano solo, Madeline Houghton; song, Max inc Elliott; duet. Phyllis Tatem and Doris Johnson; song, Ethel Durfee recitation, Frances Sharpe; dialogue. Some Resolutions" Jerome Tour teliotte, Raymond Tourtellotte. Oscar Gronlund, William Jacques; piano solo. Hazel Mongeon, solo dance. Janet Mcintyre; recitation, Carolyn Morse; solo dance. Master Lamondy i; piano solo, Doris Johnson; recitation. Doris Smith; piano solo, Alice Puer- ry. vocal duet, Astrid and Myrtle Hermanson recitation, Alice Spencer ; piano solo, Marian Spencer; reeita- tion. Miliie White; recitation, Robbie Mansfield; recitation, Maxine Elliott ; recitation, Oscar Gronlund.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-01
PUTNAM PERSONALS
Mrs. William E. Wheaton. Mech.

Mrs. William E. Wheaton, Meehsn- ics street, entertained her sister from Springfield last Thursday.
 Robert (. Sands of School street, employed at the H. K. H. Co mills. suffered a shock on Sunday and was taken to the Day kimball Hospital, where he remains q patient, and to- day seems somewhat improved.
 Hiram r. ostley has moved from his house on Providence street. for merly the Stetson property. to his new home on killingly avenue. Peter F. Belair, foreman of The Patriot of fee. will occupy the vacated apart ment
 Mrs. Fred Howard of Grove street, Putnam. had birthday Sunday, and was given a surprise by party of her relatives from Union. Her father and mother MT and Mrs. George Thayer, sisters. Mrs Minnie Horton and Eva Proulx; nieces. Myrtle Davidson and Edith Marsh; nephews. Clarence Marsh and Arthur ProuiN; and great nephew, Archie Horton, were present
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-01
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate holden at romfret. Conn, within and for the District of Pomfret. on the 24th day of May. 4 D 1928. Present Willis Covell. Esq. Judge. On motion of NJ Frank Noon. Pomfret Center, Conn. Administrator on the intestate estate of Michael Noon, late of Pom fret within said district, deceased. This Court doth decree that siN months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same Co the Administrator. and directs that public notice be given of this order by ad' vertisiug in a newspaper having cir
 culation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Pomfret neares; the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record, WILL
 LIS CoNELL. Judge. 22
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-01
OBITUARIES
Mr.. Loni.e '. Randall


 Mrs. Louise V Randall, 60, wife of Dr. James F. Randall. died May 20 at her home in Johnson City, Tenn. Mrs Randall, who is the sister of Henry T. Wells and Miss Minnie Wells. both of South Woodstock. had numerous friends in the Woodstocks.
 Mrs. Randall was born in South Woodstock Feb. T4. 1858. the daugh- ter of the late Erastus II and Sarah Wells An unusually handsome and attractive child. as she grew older, she developed q very winning personality, and made many friends wherever she lived For a number of years she taught school very successfully. Ali ter her marriage to Dr. Randall. theF resided for a time in New York. Lat CT they went to Colon on the Isthmus of Panama, where for II years Dr Randall was head surgeon under the U S. Government. Then they pur chased a farm in Gardiner, Me, bnt the climatic conditions there caused q change Of residence, and several years ago they removed to Johnson City. Tenn
 Mrs. Randall was very III in Febru- ary of this year. with pneumonia. but had practically recovered when she was taken suddenly worse, and though everything was done that skill and loving care could do, all efforts were unavailng, and she passed away early on the morning of May 20.
 Besides her husband, she leaves a brother, Henry r. Wells. sister. Nj iss Minnie Wells of South Woodstock. and a sister, Mrs. Edward Swan of Providence.