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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26
Europe Better, says Cyrus Curtis,

New York, July 19.-Returning on
the Olympic after two months visit
TO France and England, Cyrus FL. X.
Curtis. Philadelphia publisher, said
that Europe shows signs of an early
economic recovery.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26
Ten Hurt in Vera Cruz Riot.

Vera Cruz, July 20.-Two policemen
and eight other persons were wounded
when police engaged in fierce street
fight with members of the Red Union
of Revolutionary Tenants, who refused
TO pay any rent.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26

houssis for the better instruction of
thame selffis and THAR families in the
knowledge of God" And to see that
the provisions of the above act were
carried into effect, the following year
a searcher was appointed with power
to visit the houses of those signified
by the act, sand to require the SIGHT
Of their Psalme Bukis and Bybillis"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26
All DoIIed Up.

$50 that is the dowager duchess?"
1.-The same"
'Who is her modiste"
81 think she patronizes an uphol'
sterer."-Judge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26

Yes, Indeed.

'Did that rich uncle of yours leave
many heirloomsg"
81 should say so. A new heir looms
up almost every week. Boston Eve
ming Transcript.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26

Sand is'one of the important ingre-
hientS in the elixir of success.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26

What do we owe the world, conced
ing that it owes US a living?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26

Tanlac Vegetable Pills are Natures
own remedy for constipation. For sale
Advertisement.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26
onnortunitx a sycophant.

Opportunity a Sycophant.
Opportunity is like everything else,
always ready to call on man who Is
already successful. London Answers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Herman Overlook Before Justice
Lord

Wednesday evening the attention
of Highway Police Officers Arthur
w. Cushman of Skowhegan and
Charles NJ. Simpson of Waterville.
who were both in Skowhegan. was
attracted by a man walking on the
street apparently in a semi-intoxi-
Gated condition and who when they
spoke with him said he was looking
for auto parts to repair a machine
wrecked on the Waterville road. The
officers at once went out on the new
State road to Waterville, where
about two miles from Skowhegan
village Just little below w. q.
Chase's farm thew found a car run
into the ditch, which was consider
ably damaged. In the car they
found a man sound asleep from the
influence of intoXicants.
The man on the street proved to
he Ralph McGariety of Madison and
the man asleep in the machine was
Herman Overlook of Brunswick. The
men had started on their return to
Brunswick after visiting in Madison
Thursday morning. Herman Over
lock was before Trial Justice Thorn
as G. Lord charged with operating
a motor vehicle while under the in
fluence of Intoxicating liquor. to
which CHARGE he pleaded guilty.. He
was fined 500 and costs. S1O.35. end
the iail sentence of 20 days was sus-
pended upon payment of fine and
costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
WATERvILLE
First Case Civil
Docket Heard Thurs.
Before Judge Atchley

The first case to be tried on the
civil docket was heard this morning
before Judge Charles w. Atchley of
the municipal court Edward Clough
of Waterville was suing Edwin Kelley
of Mercer and George Tibbetts of
Rome for $oi.50. Clough claimed
that he had worked on a farm owned
by Kelley anr Tibbetts for % days at
SO day and had never received his
pay and this with interest would
amount to $67.50. Judge Atchiey re-
served his decision. Clough was
represented by E. e. Peacock and
Kelley and Tibbetts by Frank Plum
stead.
Clough was living with a man
named Frank Kelley in Mercer who
was relative of Edwin Kelley ac-
cording to the testimony of the plain
tiff, He said Frank Kelley died and
he hired out to work on the eighth Of
last March and worked until the
30th on the farm owned by Kelley
and Tebbetts, doing. chores, getting
out axe handles and driving team.
Webster Tracy and Zealand Blais-
dell. both of Rome. testified that they
had seen Clough working there dur
ing the month of March. Clough adj
mitted that there was not any agree
ment as to the amount Of money he
should receive for his services but he
stated that Kelley and Tibbetts had
stated that they would pay him.
Edwin Kelley claimed that Clough
was working for Frank Kelley and
that after he died Clough could not
get along with the woman In charge
of the deceased mans property and
he made an agreement with Clough
that he could go to the Kelley and
Tibbetts farm and work and he EEL
win Kelley would go up to Frank
Keiley's farm and do the chores each
night. He said nothing was said
about the rate of payment to Clough.
Kelley testified that Clough did
some work such as driving a team to
the station but that while Tibbetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Colby Eagerly,
Anticipates Bates
Game Monday

Spirit is running high at Colby
college in anticipation of the coming
game with Bates next Monday for
the state championship. The sole
topic of conversation on the college
campus is the game and how the
dope is treating Colby. The excite
nient is not confined alone to the
college campus but has sprad all over
Waterville and TO the state as well
for 1t is the first time since 1916 that
the Blue and Gray has had a chance
Of looking in on the state champion
ship in football.
The trees and all other, objects
that are capable of holding signs
are literally covered with posters
boosting the college and intended to
institute the fighting spirit into the
student body as well as the football
team for the game. Cheerleader
russell M. Squire Is working hard
on the program for the rally which IL
to be held Friday evening In Memo
rial chapel, Squire plans to have a
monster rally, In fact says that II
VIII be the greatest that the college
has ever witnessed. The doors to ey,
cry fraternity house, dormitory and
recitation halls are plastered with the
words Don't forget the rally FRIDAY
night" Cheerleader Squires has az.
sured several good speakers for the
rally and will try and add the last
drop oi spirit tonight in an effort TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Grange Ha. Pleasant Meeting

The regular meeting of the Show
hogan Grange was held on Wednes-
day evening with a good attendance.
The Worthy Charles G. Clevela nd
called the meeting to order and Mrs.
Emma B. Folsom acted as secretary
in the place of Rev. Samuel f. En-
erson who was not present The
usual reports were given and routine
business transacted. 1t was voted
to extend an invitation to the Ben
ton Grange to met with the Show
hogan Grange at the next regular
meeting to occur on Wednesday
evening. Nov. 81. and the following
committee was appointed to have
charge of the supper to he served at
that meeting: Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L..
Sanford. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Is.
Rowell. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tuscan
and Mr.. and Mrs. p. c. White.
A most interesting program direct
ed by the first committee in the pro-
gram contest composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Davis Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cyrus Goodrich and Mr.. and Mrs. L..
l., Sanford was presented which in
cluded the following numbers: reci-
tation. 1.-The Courtship of Deacon
Brown. Miss Emma Hail. vocal
music by quartet composed of Elmer
r. Harris, Mrs. Pearle Pomerlieu.
Mrs. Sarah Beaulieu and Marshall C.
Niies accompanied by Mrs. George
Iusca! monologue. Mrs. Nellie Hill:
vocal duet. Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Iobey, accompanied in the chorus of
the selection by a chorus of voices
accompanied by Mrs. Tuscan: inter-
estinS remarks were made by brother
Berdeen. formerly of Hinckley. now
OF Bangor: r. l.. Cover of Excelsior
Grange. Poland. and Miss Airline
RUNNER of Benton Grange. The
next meeting will be held on Novem-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09

luncheon: Mrs. Emma Martin, Mrs.
Jessie steward, Mrs. Jessie Kenni-
son. Mrs. Hazel Sprague, Mrs. Janet
Thompson and Mrs Agnes Dunbar
Members of the class are requested
to take plate, cup, knife, fork and
spoon. The following committee was
appointed: Mrs. Carrie Steward, Miss
Edna Cushing and Mrs Jennie Horne
to cooperate with the pastor, Rev.
George L. Thurlow and a committee
to be appointed from the Federated
Working League to arrange for
parish social to be held Monday eve
ming, November the 18th.
Announcement was made of the
sewing meeting to be held on Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Kerry
Steward and Drudge street, and an
evening sewing meeting to be held
on Wednesday evening at the home
Of Mrs. Janet Thomson on Mt. Pleas.
ant avenue, at which time the ladies
are requested to bring all articles
which they are working on for the
fair and also all finished articles.
The following ladies were appoint
ed to make up a nominating commit
tee: Miss Gertrude Carter, Mrs. Car
jrie Steward and Mrs. Nina Steward
to nominate q slate of officers to
serve for the coming year.
The meeting adjourned to meet at
the home Of Mrs. Woodbury. on We'd
nesday evening, November the 21st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
PhiIatheas Pass BUSY Evenino

The ladies of the First Philathea
Class of the Federated church met
at the church porlors Wednesday
evening where they held a special
meeting which was presided over bv
the president and which was devo-
TED to the transaction of important
business. The meeting opened with
the Philathea Platform, and singing
or the national hymn and PRAYER,
All or the officers were present and
there was a good attendance. It was
Voted7 to hold the annual fair for
which the ladies have been getting
ready for some weeks on "Wednesday
december 18th. The following are
the committees who are to direct
,hls event: general committee, Mrs.
Jessie Steward, Miss Nellie Bean
MIS- nIrs. Sadie Witham and Mrs. .Jeanet
,nonlson' apron committee. Mrs.
arence Dusas, chairman. Mrs. Eli
90 Ietty ana Mrs. Alice Merrill; food
Gnu Jelies. Mrs. Lottie Griffin, chair
H n, Mrs. Jennie Horne and Mrs.
naa steward: mystery, Mrs. Ag-
mes Dunbar, chairman. Mrs H.
,, Brooks, Miss Marion RandaIl. oond,o
Mrs. Bertha T. Hall, chairman Mis-
Sadie Martin, Miss Geneva Loncas9
ter' entertainment, Miss Lena Wv
,.an' MRS Florence Huntington ana
MRS. Nellie P. Durrell. 1t was vo,ad
10 cnanse the date of the rerular
meetings and the next meeting vii,
De neld on Wednesday evening M
vemner 2lst instead of the 14th. II
was voted to unite with the Feder,+
ca working League in conductine .
rummage sale and the foIlowin@
committee was appointed TO renre
Sent the class in this activity: Mrs
Anee Merrill. Mrs. Sylvia Sedre,ev
ana M Miss Sadie Martin. Mrs. W p
woodbury. extended a cordial ;r,.;
tation to the class to meet at her
,,ome on West Front =treet on Wed.
nesday afternoon the 21st and q hov
iuncheon will be served. The fol-
lowing ladies were appointed to as
slst Mrs. Woodbury. in serving This
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
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sets and Supplies
All standard iiaes ana parts
HAEoLD n CLAFLJH.
l9A Western Ave-, Watsrvtus
octf9podtf

back up the football team to tne
limit.
The sale of tickets for the game
has been remarkable during the last
few days and at the present ums
there are but a few choice seats
available. Yesterday morning during
the college chapel hour, DR.. Thomas
u. Ashcraft Of the college faculty anq
treasurer Of the Colby Athletic Asso-
citation made a plea for, 80 men OF
the college to assist the officials on
Monday afternoon in selling tickets
policing the ground and assisting as
nshers In the stadium where all %
the seats are to he reserved,
HUNDREDS of alumni have written tc
the athletic authorities asking iot
seats In the stadium and are return
ing 10 Colby with the hopes that tney
will see the Blue and Gray footDalt
machine crush Bates and climb to the
top position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Business Places to Close Armisties
Oav

Very generally places of business
will close for the day Monday in OBJ
servance of Armistice Day. which
occurs on Sunday. November nth.
This closing will include the shoe
shop, Maine Spinning mill, and
American Wooden mills. The stores
with the exception of the grocery.
markets and drug stores will be
closed all day and they will doubt
less close at noon. The banks will
be closed all day. The office of the
local paner, The Independent Report
er. will be closed for the entire day.
At the local post office there will be
one delivery and one collection by
the city carriers. The rural free de-
livery carriers will make their usual
trips. The money order window will
be closed all day. The public schools
will close this Friday night and will
not open until Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09

was milking six of the nine cows
Elough would be milking the other
three. Mr.. Tibbetts and Mrs. Maude
b. Kelley. wife of the defendant, CO.
orborated the testimony of Mr.. KEEL
ley about the amount of work done
by CIough. All three testified that
Clough was asked If no wanted any
pay when he left and that he said he
was satisfied because they had treat
ed him we'll and had taken him
around in their automobile. Mr.. KEEL
ley thought that Clough had worked
for him 10 or IL days in all.
All other cases on the docket were
defaulted excepting the one at IL
o'clock when no one appeared on
either side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Bull Moose Impersonatins Traffic
Officer

AS Harold H. Sterry. a public car
driver of Arson, was returning from
Lewiston by way of Livermore Falls
and Chesterville on the night Of Mon
day. November 5th, at about $50
when on the ridge road about two
miles this side of Chesterville, he
was stopped by large bull moose,
standing about eight feet, which
came out into the road in front of his
machine and demanded the right Of
way and compelled the driver Of the
machine to slacken his speed. The
animal for more than half mile fol-
lowed the lighted way made by the
lights of Mr.. Sterry's machine and
several times when Mr.. Sterry tried
to drive the moose out Of the road by
Fastening his speed the moose turned
and would have charged upon the
machine had not Mr.. Sterry slowed
down. After preceding the car In the
lighteH track for about half mile
the animal turned and walked off
into the woods and the automobile
was allowed to continue on its way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Tomorrow Farmers to Meet

There will be a meeting of the
farmers in this vicinity Saturday
afternoon at the office of the Show
hogan Jersey Creamery at which
all interested in the cooperative
marketing of farm produce should
be present and are cordially invited
to do so. A. B. Clement. manager of
the Maine Farmers Exchange of
Portland will be present and he will
endeavor to arrange for shipments
by car lots of hay, potatoes and 9TH
er farm products. Those attending
will have an opportunity to inspect
the creamery and note the improve
ments recently made. Some of the
creamery ice cream will be served.
The meeting is set at one o'clock,
and it Is hoped that there will be a
large gathering Of the Somerset
farmers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
In Court for Driving
Teams Without Lights

Arthur Carlston Of North Arson.
who was appfehendey by Highway
Police officer Charles NJ. Simpson of
Waterville, who is assist ting Highway
Police Officer Arthur w. Cushman in
a campaign against driving teams
without lights as required by State
law, and I. l.. Foss, baker of Madi-
son, was apprehended on Madison
street in Madison by Simpson. were
before Judge Elmer w. Sawyer of
North Arson. charged with driving
teams without lightS-on the highways
and pleaded guilty.
In both cases the fine Of $40 was
suspended upon payment Of the costs.
The costs in Carlston's case were
1902 and IN Eogs' case sS.S5. The
fine was suspended because these
were the first cases. but Judge Saw
yer stated that leniency would not be
shown in the future.
Very attractive show cases and a
marble top counter have been placed
in the sales room of the Atkinson
Domestic Bakery. which has been
repaired since the recent fire and
re decorated inside, making 1t an
even better shop than before the fire.
Highway police officers have taken
desk room in the law office of Will
liam II. Halves in the Morrison and
Mcclellan block at the foot of Madi-
son avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09


seIni- monthly meeting and were en-
tertained for the meeting by Mrs.
Harlie Bishop at her home on Bloom-
field street. There was large at
tendance and the ladies' passed a
busy afternoon sewing on articles for
their mid winter fair. The president,
Mrs. Lillian Smith, presided at the
business session. It was voted to re-
plenish the linen. dishes and silver
and Mrs. Smith and a committee of
two whom she will appoint will do
the buying.
Much time was passed in discus
sing the arrangements for the fair
and the dinner which the circle will
serve In connection with the fair.
The next meeting will be held at the
home OF Mrs. James Nutting on We'd
nesday afternoon, November 21st.
Mrs. Bishop served delicious candies
and a pleasant social time was en-
joyed as well as transacting consid-
cradle business and accomplishing
much work,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Parish Social Being Planned

MRS. Bishop Entertains Circle Ladies
ON wednesday afternoon the ladies
OF the Social Circle of the Centenary
Methodist church held their regular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Father and Son Supper

This Friday night about o'clock.
the men and boys Of the Bethany
Baptist church will gather at the
chapel where they will enjoy a sup
per which is being arranged under
the direction Of the pastor and his
wife, Rev. and Mrs. Merriam and Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest L. Savage who are
being assisted by members of the
Sunday school and the girls of Mrs.
Savage's class will set up the tables
and act as Mattresses. An Armistice
Day program will follow the supper
and 1t is expected that Captain John
w. Healey and Lieut.. Earl Patten
will be the speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09

Inc chester Perkins place on the
DIR. Mann road has been sold bv
Cleveland and Creation, the newly
organized real estate agency, to
FRANK Moody and Clyde Winsbury.
VINO plan to occupy the place and
conduct poultry farm. The place
was formerly owned by Alton Fl.
cleveland. who with Mrs. Cleveland
formerly resided there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Christmas Tree at Middle Street
Primary School

The pupils Of the Middle Street Pri-
mary school enjoyed a little entertain
ment and Christmas tree at the school
Friday afternoon. Each child re-
ceived a present and a bag filled with
candy. popcorn. nuts and peanuts. The
The program was:
Dialogue, Nine children, Grade 4
Recitation. "A WISH" Jeanett Sylvan
Recitation, Poor Santa Claus
Leon Dearborn
Recitation, THE Christmas Mousie.'
Charlotte Hill
Exercise, What Santa Brought"
Grade
Recitation. waiting for Santa Claus
John Douglass
Horace MacQuarrie
Song. Jolly Old Santa Claus"
Grade /
Recitation, Merry Glad Xmas Is
Here Grade 5
Recitation. "A Letter for Santa Claus"
Phyllis Horn
Recitation. ''Ted's Stocking"
Victor Gipson
F'reda Moulton
Recitation. "a Possibility"
James Lent
Song, Jolly Old St. Nicholas"
Grade .
Dialogue. Telling Santa What to
Bring" Evelyn Miller, Ivan Simpson
Recitation, Coming Of Santa
Robert Shepherd
Recitation, II Aan'h Lettin' On
Richard Carey
Recitation, "A Riddle"
Gertrude Lewia
Recitation, "Why Xmas Comes Late"
Mary Blaisdell
Song, "Christmas." Grade
Dialogue, "A Present for Grandpa"
Grade .
Recitation, "Mending Dollys Stock
ing" Frances Woodside
Recitation, "A Present for Mamma"
Marjorie Hewes
Recitation. "A Gift to Santa"
Madeline Stevenson
Recitation, Christmas Grade
Recitation. 1.-The Longest Day.
Pearl Wakefield
Recitation. 1.-THE Best Day."
Kenneth Burgess
Song, up On the House Tops"
Grade 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17

The week of special meetings at the
Baptist church began auspiciousiy
Oh Sunday morning under the lead of
Evangelist Harry Taylor. Many 81
Hallowell know Brother Taylor as ne
has lived in this city and held special
meetings here in years past Also
he has been associated with Rev. G.
+. Young in evangellstic services in
other parts of the State. SO he re-
ceived a warm welcome on Sunday
and felt very much at home. There
was good sized congregation both
morning and evening, and the people
listened attentatively to a forcble
sermon in the morning from the text,
"Ye are the Salt of the Earth" Miss
Ruth Taylor sang a solo in the morn
ing. and gave brief addresses in the
Sunday school and at the meeting
of the Juniors in the afternoon. Scr
vices will continue every evening
this week. beginning at $50. A Coz.
dial welcome will be given to all w.lo
can attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
dec15d4t

to the eye. In the center was Santa
Claus own house in cardboard.
Snow was on the roof and snow in
the yard outside. Real tiny ever
green trees grew outside, too, and
some Of Santa's helpers were coming
up to the door. At each place there
was a place card, miniature
Christmas tree in a red paper pot.
an apple, a stick of gum, a CANDY
bouquet and an attractive Christ
mas napkin, all of which favors the
children took home with them, and
added candle from the cake with
its ten. The refreshments themselves
were sandwiches, fancy cookies of
various kinds, pink lemonade and
cake.
Those present were, besides the
hostess. Charlotte Coburn, Harriet
Shepherd. Marjorie Chase, Genevieve
Collins, Katherine Collins, Betty
Barker, Phyllis Horne, Barbara
Hamilton, and Ann Hewitt. One and
all had a delightful time. They
brought their small hostess a number
OF attractive gifts, toys, and games
of different kinds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Birthday Party

Saturday afternoon Miss Frances
Irene Coburn, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferdinand Coburn, celebrated
her tenth birthday by very pretty
party. The house was attractively
decorated with evergreen and tinsel
and festoons Of red and green. The
stairway was banked with evergreen,
and the guests. who had planned
their arrival for a moment when
their hostess was absent, grouped
themselves in it's shelter to await
her coming. When she opened the
door, they spelled in unison her name
and surprise party" then trouped
down to the enjoyment of the after
noon. Games, music and Christmas
stories made the afternoon pass very
pleasantly.
Refreshments were served in the
dining room, which was also prettily
decorated. The table was a delight