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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

7 held Friday afternoon at the Wood
man hail. The committees in charge
are: Aprons and fancy work table
Mrs. Mary Richardson, Mrs. Bertha
Smith and Mrs. w. 8. Small; food
table, Mrs. Bertha Shaw and Mrs.
Addie King; grab bag. Mrs. Benjamin
Bither; candy. Mrs. Gertrude Rowe
and Mrs. Mamie Priest,
A whist party will be held in the
evening. chicken and plum pudding
being given as prizes. This is in
charge OF Mrs. Addie Mcpherson,
Mrs. Sadie Aver and Mrs. Mary
Ames.
NORTH-Daisy Snow Of Oakland
passed the week end at her home
here.
Horace Hoxie Of skowhegan visit
ed his sister, Mrs. Rubie Goodwin,
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gullifer Of Oak
land visited their daughter, Mrs.
Frank McKechnie, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Kilburn were
business callers in Skowhegan Sat-
| urday evening.
Mrs. Iva Clifford and two children
Lydia and Prudence, visited at Mar
shall Chords in Hinckley Sunday.
Fred Bickford is hauling stove
wood to Fairfield.
NYES CORNER-Mr. and Mrs.
Willard Horne of Waterville were
guests Sunday of his father, Allan
| Horne.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Frank Boynton and
son, Walter of Athens, were guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Hen
| derson.
Ernest Anderson Of this place with
Richard Devine and Fred Sawyer OF
Auburn returned Sunday from the
Forks with a good buck.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Morals Bush and SON
| George, and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Horne of Oakland were guests Of
friends here recently.
| Mrs. Roscoe Gatchell ana SON
| visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Al
fred Sargent. Sunday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Mcpherson
| of Mars Hill were callers of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Nuconib recently.
| Fred Sawyer returned to his home
in Auburn Sunday.
Mr.. Corey of Larone was calling
on friends in this place recently.
Mrs. Fred Bridges and daughter
| Verna, were in. Waterville, Satur-
day.
( <AiIdIi I1OII0 was at his nome Sun
day from his work in Oakland where
! he is remodeling the old hotel into
tenements. He returned to his work
| Monday.
Mrs. Emma Ambrose has returned
to her home in Bangor after VISITING
Mrs. NJ. A. Hamilton.
| Mrs. Ed. Mitchell and Mrs. Fred
BroWn are passing a few DAYS in
Auburn with relatives.
d. w. Henderson was fortunate
enough to trap an extra large fox
| this week.
Mrs. Fred Newcomb visited her
son. Fred Newcomb, Jr., at North
Arson recently.
Ernest Anderson was in Clinton
Monday loading a load of hay TO:
d. E. Cain. N0-
| 1t was so cold here Monday night
that the Kennebec river was frozen
way across Tuesday morning,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
Current Events Committee Water
vile Women's Club Meets

The Current Events committee of
/ the Waterville Women's club met
last evening at the home of Mrs.
lIvan Lang at "a Elm street where
"a very interesting meeting took place.
The members responded to roll call
with current events and short dis
3cussions were held on the various
| topics. Mrs. Fl. May Lawrence read
Ian instructive paper on the subject
(of Law Enforcement" A social
time was enjoyed by all and deli
|cous refreshments consisting of fee
lcream, waters, fruit punch, sailed
nuts and bon bons were served at
1.-THE close The hostesses were Mrs.
Lang and Mrs. c. d. Bishop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
Regular Meeting Travel and History
Departments

The regular meeting Of the travel
and history departments of the Wa
terville Women's Club was held last
evening in the Women's Association
rooms on Main street. A good num-
Der were present to enjoy the fine
program. Several Of the members
gave interesting accounts of their
travels, and other items of historical
value. The principal speaker was
Mrs. Mary Hall who read a paper
describing the Yosemite National
Park in California. The next meeting
will be held Tuesday evening, Dec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
Would Protect CANARY Birds

Washington, Nov. 20-Besides
wrestling with such problems as the
world court, agricultural relief and
the bonus, the coming session of con.
gress will be asked to increase the
tariff on canary birds.
The American Canary Breeders.
through Henry H. Hamm, of Young
town. Ohio. served notice today that
an increase in the tariff rate would
be earnestly sought to give canary
breeders 1.-The same protection that
Is afforded other industries" The
organization will ask. however, that
pure bred birds. eligible for registry.
be admitted free of duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
Evans Musical Comedy Pleases All

The musical comedy, Hello Broad-
way" that has been playing at the
City Opera House during the past
I two days by the Jimmie Evans musi-
cal revue is one of the cleverest
plays shown in Waterville this sea-
son. From the moment when the cur
tain goes up there is entertainment
for the people attending. Several
novelties have been introduced such
as cornet solo, cornet trio a violin
solo and an acrobatic dancing act.
AThe singers are very pleasing and
4 the chorus is good. Among the
things that are very attractive about
| the performance is the cleanness.
1The company will play here all this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

True to the predictions Of the
FEATHER man yesterday was a lot
marmer than Monday much to the
,.IIef of those who wish that Maine
msnters were extinct. And better
.,ijl the prediction is that the mer-
Snrv is going to take another rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

Thoughts of the summer evenings
were prevalent last evening when
the sound Of jazzy music reached
the ears Of pedestrians in the vicinity
of Main and Silver streets. The
music consisted of q score or more
Of foxtrots and values played by
the Moonlight Serenaders at Sche-
nectady, N. Y. A loud speaker on
the stairs Of the block occupied by
the North Pole Radio Supply store
was the source from which the mu-
sic came and the clearness and vol
ume were astonishing, the sound be-
ing quite audible some distances up
Main street and down Silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
David S. Goodrich

David S. Goodrich of Vassalboro
died Monday evening aged CO years.
He is survived by one brother, John
Goodrich of North Vassalboro, and a
sister living in Portland. The funeral
will be held Wednesday at P. M. at
the grave in the North vassalboro
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

The library committee held their
regular meeting yesterday afternoon
at 3 o'clock at the home of Miss
Jennie Smith on College avenue.
About 80 members were present to
enjoy an informal but interesting
program consisting of reading by
Mrs. H. w Kierstead and several
hook reviews by different members.
SAt the close refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

forerunner to what is coming in
matter of a short time was no.
tired by several Waterville citizens
wben late Monday night and still
later in the wee hours of yesterday
morning. flocks of wild geese passed
aver the city heading. south. The
iond "honks" were heard in some
sections of the town from Main street
ontsde of the din of traffic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
Statement by Passion Play Committee

The committee IN charge OF the Pas
sion Play given at the Methodist
church last night regrets the mad
chuacy of the program. Under the Cir
cumstances it feels quite agreeable to
refunding the price of admission to
anyone who was disappointed to that
extent,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
Stomach Wrong.

Every sufferer from stomach trouble.
gas, belching, sour stomach. nervous.
ness. dizziness and biliousness should
get box of Mi-O-Na stomach tahlsfs
today and start treatment. Guaran-
oct24 to noy2S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
Winsl0w Sport Assn.
and NOtre Dame Play
Tie at Libby Field

The Winslow Sports Association
and Notre Dame football teams play
ed to a. scoreless tie yesterday on
Libby field before 1900 people. Both
teams played good ball in every per-
iod and the local team was some
what surprised at the showing made
by the Winslow team as they were
confident of victory before the game.
Shining lights of the game were r.
Roy. Cyr, Bourgoin and Violette.
WINSLOW ASSO. NOTRE DAME
won, Ie ............ lie, 4. Mlchaud
Auuel' IL ..s......s...s IL, CaDana
st. Thomas, lg ......... lg, Peletier
Il. hoy. .......... C, A. Michaud
"A. 81. Ihomas, re- .... re, Paganucci
A. Qulr1on, TT ............ TT, Jufelt
r. Quirion. re ..... re, Chamberlain
Papalos. qb ............ oh, Pelky
Green. lib ............ lib, Poulin
Cyr. rhb ............ RIB. Bourgoin
II. Roy, 10 ............ fb, Violette
The Winslow association accepted
the challange of Oakland high to a
game of football to be played on
Thanksgiving afternoon on Libbey
field. Those making the arrange
ments are asked to write to v. Papa
los, Al East Birch street, Waterville,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

At meeting of the football men of
Coburn Classical Institute in the math-
ematics room Paul G. Clark and Coach
Ray Haines gave brief talks to the
boys on the program for the coming
year and both urged that the boys de-
velop greater school and team spirit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

New York, Nov. 20-Francis O.
French. son Of Amos Tuck French.
who quit being a taxi driver after
working three days. was discovered
today selling overcoats on commits
sion 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

r,tv Opera House-All the week
,s I,y Evans and his big Musical
n !,,n Jimmie Evans Musical COM
O nS in Miss Manhattan; Dorothy
Ty.ckail In 1.-THE Fair Cheat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

ua,nes OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
yasri in "The Spanish Dancer; Con
nnon1cette in a musical novelty; "Our
cous" in Lodge Night; Haines Topi-
All Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

Tho Ladies' Aid Of the Universal
st church will meet with Mrs. Leon
q Tebbetts, 43 Burleigh street,
thursday afternoon instead of We'd
J ceqday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

A meeting of the Dorcas Rebekah
sewing circle was held last evening.
The usual supper was served at $3.50
and most enjoyable evening passed
by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

Euba Pratt has returned to his
home in Greenville after passing a
few days with his family on Pleasant
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

Raymond Lathe Of Sidney was In
town yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

G. H. Parker of Boston is visiting
friends in Waterville for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
William Crane

The oldest citizen in China. Will
liam Crane, passed away Saturday
night at the advanced age of 80 years
after being very feeble for several
years. Funeral services at the
Friends chapel on Tuesday at 10 ~.
AT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
FAIRFIELD
Sewing Circle to Meet

Inc American Legion Auxiliary
Sewing Circle will meet Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Martha Willette
on Silver Street. This will be the
supper to De held next week and
every member is requested to be
present
Mrs. II. r. Hatch has returned from
several weeks tour through Aroos-
took in company with Mrs. +. c..
Whittlemore where they have been
lecturing. Today they will go to
Norrdgewock and be in Gardiner
Thursday.
Mrs. w. S. Simpson left yesterday
morning for Portland.
PhiIathea Class Meets
The November meeting of the
Philathea class was held Monday
evening at the home of Mrs. Mabel
Lord in Shawmut who was assisted
in entertaining by Miss Hazeltina
Hatch and Mrs. Ruby Dorr.
Mrs. Vera Glazier. vice president
presided, the meeting opening with
the sing of work. the Night is Com
ing" followed by the Lords Prayer.
The buying of warm clothes and
blankets for some needy families was
discussed and left in hands of COM
mittee.
A nominating committee of Mrs.
Mildred Pillsbury. Mrs. Hazeltina
Hatch and Mrs. Mabel Wentworth
are to oppoint officers fer the COM
ing year.
Vocal solos given by Mrs. Carrie
Lane and Mrs. Nina Smith were
very pleasing. .
Hot chocolate, sandwiches and
cakes were served by the hostesses.
Echo Lunch Circle Meet
The Echo Lunch from the Baptist
Loyalty Luncheon in Bangor held an
all-day meeting in the Baptist church
Tuesday. Baptist churches of North
Kennebec Association were repre-
scented.
Mrs. Mary Hall of Waterville and
Mrs. Fl. r. Hatch of this town gave
echoes from the recent Baptist confer
ence held in Bangor. Mrs. e. c. Whit
temore spoke on overseas White Cross
work and Japanese relief work.
A missionary pageant representing
the women of Oriental countries was
given, characters being: Medical Mis-
sionary. Mrs. Alonzo Day: China. Miss
Mae Brown; Japan. Mrs. Pearl Brown;
Korea. Miss Hazeltina Hatch; Mission
airy of Africa. Mrs. Vera Glazier;
Moslem, Mrs. Frank Leighton; Philip
pine Islands. Mrs. A. NJ. Glidden; In
dia, Miss Gertrude Curtis.
A delicious lunch was served by the
church.. ..r
The regular meeting of the Woman's
Relief Corps will be held this evening.
Mrs. +. l.. Files has returned from
Hallowell. where she has been visiting
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. George. Avery of
Prospect and Mr.. and Mrs. F. r.
Goodwin of Haliowell are guests of
Mrs. Flora Files.
o. A.. Barbour of Jamaica Plain
was business caller in town yes
terday.
Today will be observed as School
and Teacher Day. under the Ameri-
can Education Week which is being
observed. If you are not in the habit
of visiting school, now is your time
to do so.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ E. Files are at
the home of his mother, having just
returned from a trip to Los Angeles,
California.
The Needlecraft Club will meet this
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Eva
Dickinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

in Madison. Burial will be in the East ,
vassalboro cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21
CHINA
China Granne

SOC ln-Ine next meeting of
CHINA Grange will be an all-day
meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 21. This
VIII be g. Thanksgiving session. In
the forenoon the third and fourth de-
grees will be conferred on two can
didates. State Deputy Daniel Foster
Will be present to instruct in grange
work. 4 roll call of the members
VIII be a feature of the day to which
all are requested to respond by tell
ing what they are most thankful for.
Virginia Jones has charge of the
program ON this occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Hewett and
family were callers at the home of
Fred Plaisted on Sunday also Mrs.
Florence Sanborn and Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Arnold.
There was good attendance at
the joint meeting of the w. +. NJ. S.
and w. c. T. U. at the home of Mrs.
Mary w. Jones on Tuesday. This
proved very interesting meeting.
On Thursday the Community Aid
ladies met at the home of Mrs. Ida
G. Jones. A large amount of sewing
was done. They voted $50 to be ex-
pended for books for the South China
public library.
Miss Mildred Mitchell. who has
been at the Augusta General hospital
for an operation. returned to her
home here on Monday afternoon.
Every one will be glad to have her
back at her post at central.
c. Y. Weber has lately purchased
a new auto.
There will be Christian Endeavor
social at the home of Mrs. Ida d.
Jones on Wednesday evening. Every
one invited.
Mr. and Mrs. w. ]. Thompson are
in Pittsburg. Pa, this week and ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-21

Royal Neighhor Fair
The Royal Neighbor Fair will be
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-19
Local and Personal

Uncle Joe Long called to see us Fri
day.
NJ. J. Brosnaham called Friday to
take advantage Of our big club offer.
]. G. sisk was a pleasant caller at
our office last Friday.
Rye seed-s1.5o per bushel now at
Baltz Hardware. 52 t..
j. t. Montgomery Of Attica called
to see us Saturday.
Judge ]. ID. Doyle Of Walnut Ridge
was in Pocahontas last Friday on busi-
ness.
]. II. McCarroll Of DeBow was a
business visitor in Pocahontas Friday
of last week.
Ever Ready Flashlights and Bat
teries at Johnstons.
c. 4. Mitchell of Noland was trans
acting business in Pocahontas last
Friday.
Mrs. t. NJ. Summers of Peach
Orchard was visiting Pocahontas
friends the later part of last week.
List your real estate with us. We
will find you buyer. The Mutual
Exchange. 10 1tp.
John II. Roach and wife of EIamil
were Pocahontas visitors one day last
week.
You'll find your favorite cigar at
Johnston's.
7. J. Timer Of the east side called
Saturday to take advantage of our
big clubbing offer.
Harry and Lester Childs returned
last week from a pleasant visit with
old friends in Oklahoma.
: Wanted An experienced salesman
e. sell Monuments. A paying PROPOSE
ton write us Kellogg Marble Co
Carthage. Mo. 10 2t
joe r. Spikes and wife of Delaplain'
We're pleasant visitors at the Star Her
a'd Office last Thursday afternoon.
Ipc y. JohGson (Big ~ was in tow
OF business Thursday. He reports
everything moving in his section O
the county
666 quickly relieves Constipa'
tiOE, BiliOusness, Headaches
Colds and LaGrippe.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-19

Allen George, citizen Of White
county has admitted that he lured
Rev. f. j. Cook, of Bradford, to visit
home under the protext that man
was i'll and wanted to see the divine,
in order to get chance to shoot him.
While Cook was on his way to the
home where he was supposed to be
wanted, George fired two shots at him,
but failed to hit the mark, owing, he
said. to the fact that Cooks wife was
between him and Cook and he could not
hit him without endangering the life
of the woman. George claims the
preacher had alienated the affections
of his wife. and broke up his home.
The man is charged with attempt to
murder.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-19

Rufus Wolfe Of Hardy had mar
row escape from death last week while
at work in the Wadley cotton gin.
His clothing became caught in some of
the shafting and when he was releas-
ed there was not an article Of cloth
ing on his body except shoe and n
sleeve. He was considerably shaken
up and bruised about the body, but was
not seriously injured.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-19
A TONIC

0rove's TasteIess chill Tonic restores
Energy and Vitality by Purifying and
Enriching the Blood When you feel Its
strengthening. invieorating effect. see how
II brings color to the cheeks and how
it improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic Is simply
Iron and Quinine suspended in syrup. SO
pleasant even children like it. The blood
needs QUININE to Purify 1t and IRON to
Enrich il. Destroys Malarial germs and
Grip germs by its Strengthening. lnvieor'
atina Effect 60c.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-19

]. r.. Acree of Maynard was pleas
ant visitor at the Star Herald Office
Monday morning.
Diamond and Putnam Dyes-all col
ors at Johnston's Drug Store
n. S. Carroll Of Delaplaine, Route 1.
was In Pocahontas on business. Satur-
day and paid us pleasant visit.
Earl Smith and party desire to ex-
press their thanks to the people of May
nard for the many courtesies extended
them on their recent trip to that town.
If you have stock Of any kind to
sell, or IL you want to buy a team,
cows, hogs, etc. We can fix you up.
The Mutual Exchange. 10 1tp.
George W. Cox and wife of Johns
town, Pa, arrived last week for an
extended visit with their relatives, W.
]. Mathews and family.
Miss Myrtle Phipps was visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thomp-
son in the New Home neighborhood
last Sunday.
Road Wagon for sale-one Spring
field road wagon, in good shape, cheap
for cash. See A. NJ. Mclaughlin, the
McNess man, Pocahontas, Ark. 10 2tp.
In all malaria countries the popu-
lar remedy is Herbine. People find 1t
good medicine for purifying the sys-
TEN and warding off the disease.
Price 60c Sold by Palace Drug Store.
The musical comedy last Thursday
night by Mrs. Finley's room was well
rendered and was attended by large
crowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Evans of May
nard were In Pocahontas Saturday
shopping. They paid the Star Herald
pleasant visit while here.
Farm For Sale-4O acre farm. good
Groom house, good well stock wafer,
one mile from town ON good road. A
bargain for cash. or terms. J. h.
Goff. Pocahontas, Ark. 10 At.
DIR. w. f.. Hughes returned last Fri
day from Hot Springs where he at
tended the annual meeting of the
Mississippi Valley Medical Society.
II. G. McNabb Of Brockett was In
lPocahontas last Thursday. He in
forms us that he has several pros
pective buyers for his large Fourche
farm, but has closed no deal as yet.
Strawberry Plants for Sale-IIave
several thousand Strawberry plants
for sale; also budded peach trees.
IPrices reasonable. See Mike Seibold
ON Birdeil road. S Stp.
]. T. Pitman, the Hoxie drummer,
was calling on his trade here Monday.
Tip reports business good and says
North Arkansas is the most favored
spot In all his territory.
To remove bilious impurities in the
system and be made internally clean
and healthy. you need a fine tonic and
laxative properties of IIerblne. It acts
quickly and thoroughly Price, 00c.
Sold by Palace Drug Store.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-19

George McArcher. aged IS, veteran
emplOye of the light plant at Mammoth
Spring. was instantly killed when he
fell from a light pole Sunday after
noon at Brandsville, Mo. Archer and
NJ. $. Elliott, also employed by the
light company had just completed re-
pairing a transformer and Archer
started to descend the pole when one
of his feet slipped, causing him to lose
his hold. The pole was about % feet
high, Archer falling about 20 feet.