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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
BURNHAM

Mrs. o. C. Baker and four children
Of Pittsfield were visitors Tuesday
with her sister, Mrs. G. w. Sherman.
Miss Florice d. Foster was a Wis
itor in Pittsfield Wednesday.
Hilma Smedberg of Waterville
came Wednesday, by auto TO visit
her mother. Mrs. Mary J. Smedberg,
who accompanied her daughter home
for an extended stay, because of ill
health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
MT. VERNON

Hiram Randall is enjoying a visit
from his son. Barrett Randall of
Portland. Oregon. Included in the
party are his sister, Mrs. Rose Mat
son of Rochester, N. Y. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Randall Matson of Rochester
Gene Swift of Lewiston has bought
the grocery business of w. H. Ken
nedy.
Gertrude Robinson passed Tuesday
calling on friends.
Mrs. Ethel McGaffey and Mrs. Car
roll Butter We're business callers in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Monday evening at 7.30 in High
school gymnasium, basket ball and
gym. Tuesday at Club rooms. or
chestra rehearsal; Wednesday at
Club rooms, class in. baslletry;
Thursday at Club rooms, regular
meeting with special attractions. in
Guiding solos by "RandOlph's Harry
Lauder"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Arrangements have been complet-
ed by a local committee for the pro-
duction of ooh, Oh. Cindy." a must
cal extravaganza of the "Follies'
type, under the direction of the John
3. Rogers Producing CO.. at the Col
iseum Theatre Nov. IA. Members of
the cast and choruses will be sell
ected from the best talent in Gar
diner. The show promises to be of
exceptional merit as the talent in
Gardiner is of better than the usual
amateur calibre and the scenery and
costumes as furnished by the pro-
Queer are said to be the last word
both in splendor and beauty. A pro-
fessional director will be present
here to take charge of the staging of
the entertainment. Rehearsals, it is
said, will begin soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
ADJUSTMENTS
Notable Cast in PhotOplay

There is splendid cast in the Par
amount picture. The Rustic OF
Silk" which will be be the feature
at the Johnson Opera House today
The principal roles are played by
Betty Compson and Conway Tearle
featured players, with Cyril Chad
wick and Anna Q. Nilsson heading
the supporting cast. Others are Leo
White. Charles Stevenson and Tenn
no Picoot adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
WEST GARDINER

WEST-Mr. and Mrs, George
Peacock are receiving congratuls..
tons on the arrival Of q ltue
daughter. The young lady has been
named Joan Stone.
]. Dow. Fred Trafton and DR.. Y.
T. Fairbanks attended Topsnam
fair Thursday.
Some wells in this vicinity, when
We're never known to fail beiols'
have gone dry.
William Goldsmith visited Car
diner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Emma Olivia Bachelor

Mrs. Emma Olivia Bachelor, wife
of Charles H. Bachelor, died at her
home on Bowman street Farming
dale, aged 67 years. She was born
in Hallowell, the daughter of John
and Lavinia (Towle) Kean. Besides
her husband she leaves one son,
Charles w. Stafford of Brockton.
Mass, two daughters, Mrs. Addie
Umberhind of Farmingdale and Mrs.
Mary Allen of Augusta, one sister
Mrs. Ella T. Fahey of Lewiston and
five grandchildren. The funeral
services will be held from her late
home at two, this Monday, after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Funeral of Charles Staples

The funeral of the late Charles
Staples was held from his home in
South Gardiner Sunday at one p. M,
Rev. Clark French officiating. There
were many beautiful flowers. The
bearers were Charles Larrabee, Well
ington Blair. Harry Wight. Alonzo
Milroy Roland Seerin and Bcrton
Fuller. Interment was at Benton
Falls, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our apprecia-
ton to ncighbors and friends for
their many acts of kindness during
our recent bereavement, also for the
beautiful floral tributes and the
courtesy extended by the First Bap-
fist society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Grccnlaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. F.. GRAFT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

We wish to express our apprecia-
ton to neighbors ard friends for the
many acts of kindness during our
recent bereavement also the beauti-
full floral tributes and the courtesy
extended by the First Baptist Society.
MIR. and MRS. HARRY GREEN
LAW,
MIR. and MRS. f. E. GRANT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Thomas j. Trask

The funeral of Thomas ]. Trask
was held from his late home in
Chelsea, Saturday forenoon at 10
o'clock. Rev A. F. Leigh of the Ran
dolph NJ. f. church Officiated. The
bearers were Charles Dondero,
Henry Swift. Arthur Douglas and
VIII Thompson. Interment was made
in Maple Grove cemetery in Ran
1nlah
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Michael Walsh

Michael Walsh died suddenly at
his home ON River avenue, Friday
evening. aged fifty six years. He was
born in Halifax but for the past
thirty FIVE years had resided In this
city. For many years he had been
in business on the. street and had
many friends who will regret his
death. Besides his widow he leaves
three step children, Ernest. Joseph.
and Miss Virginia Mcnamara. Fu-
neral services will be held from his
late home this morning at ten o.
clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Miss Dorothy Currier, who Is tea.
ching this year in Oxford, was The
weekend guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest s. Currier. Mis-
Ethel Flavin. a classmate Of Nj,
Curriers' at Pennington and at pres.
ent teaching in Norway, accompa.
MED he.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Foote, vho
have been passing the last two week,
as the guest of relatives In Bowdojr.
ham, Lisbon Falls, and Orr's Island
have returned TO Hallowell. M
Foote goes on duty tonight again
after his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Sunday was one of the busiest
days of the year for the AUTOMOBILE
lists for there were few cars that
were not in use. The State highways
were the busy scenes and there were
times when the cars were averaging
over 400 an hour in passing. Nc SER
ious accidents were reported in this
vicinity though there were several
of a minor nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Miss Caroline Hayes has gone IA
Lynn, Mass. where she has employ.
ment. Mrs. Bernice Bourassa, MI,
Annette Bourassa. Miss Muriel IA.
yes. Miss Delvena Smith and Maufic.
Hayes accompanied her as far &
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Regular meeting tonight Gardiner
lodge No. g. Knights of Pythias. All
members of the third rank degree
team earnestly requested to be pres
ent for rehearsal, to be prepared
for work in that rank the following
week. Sojourning Knights welcome.
Meeting called at o'clock sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
County Contests Boys and oisls

Oct 20-Franklin. at Pennington.
Oct. 20-York. at Sanford.
Oct. 27-Piscataouis, at Dover'Fos
croft.
Oct. 27--Penobscot, at Bangor.
Nov. 2-Androscoggin. at Auburn.
Nov. 3-kennebec, at Augusta.
Nov. 9-Sa gadahoc at Bath.
Nov. 9-Cumberland. at Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Death Portland Doctor

Portland, Maine. Oct. 14.-Doc'os
Frank w. Searles, city cle'A
of Lowell. Mass. in the early eighues'
former superintendent of the Mains
Eye and Ear Infrmary, and for man
years secretary of the State poaru
OF registration In medicine. died "
night, aged 81 years. He was mem.
Der of national, state ana couns
medical societies and OF several Ma va.
some bodies. He received his medi'
cal degree at Bowdoin in 1859.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
RANDOLPH
Card of Thanks

I wish to thank my friends and
the employees of the finishing room,
r. p. Hazards, for their kindness
and help during my illness.
IRENE GOGGIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Maine Fairs

Nov. 20-22-Mains State Pomoloseal
at Portland
Nov. 27-3U-South Berwick Poultry
South Berwick.
Dec. 4-Freeport Poultry at Freeport.
Portland.
Jan. 1917, '24--western Maine Poultry
at South Paris,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Damage Suit For 5000

Declaring that her husbands dea.s
Sept. 81, 1921, was due to hJut'ss
received three days previous whss
struck by an auto driven by le'yeal.
old Zelma a. Ebert Mrs. Ada J. IA.
low, of Lewiston, brought suit ~
Superior court. Thursday mornins
for $4,000 damages from Ferdinenss
Ebert. Bridge street, Lewiston, fatnes
OF the girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Today is election day when each
and every voter will be expected to
cast their vote concerning the As
hour law. Polls will be open from 8
until and voting will be in the US
ual places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Cusick e. Lincoln are featuring
the Queen Quality Osteo-Tarsal
model Black Shoe-Soap Kid Oxford.
The shoe that gives you a new ap-
probation of comfort in footwear
ADV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

There was an unusually good turn
out at the Highland Avenue NJ. Z.
church Sunday to hear Evangelist
Lewis f. Smith. Monday evening Mr..
Smith will speak on The Story of
the Life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
ADJUSTMENTS
Two Stars in 1.-THE Exciters"

Two SIdrs tn The EXeItsFs
Bebe Daniels and Antonio Moreno
are the stars To be seen at the CAL
onial theatre this evening, in the
Paramount picture. This is a pic
turization Of play by Martin Brown.
adapted for the screen by John Col
ton and Sonya Levien. The picture
IS well worth seeing because of its
novelty and thrills.--adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

supply. II the ground freezes be-
fore some good soaking rains come.
the water question Is going to be a
big one for the farmer during the
winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
HalloWell Local News

Mrs. Ton Long anGdaushter, Dor.
othy, of Lewiston were guests snr.
day of Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford D. d.
meau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Junior Glass Gives Reception

SAnSS Wives ttcCcpLIOQ
The Junior class of Winthrop high
school gave a very pleasing recep.
ton Friday evening to the members
of the Freshman class. The decora-
tons were of Autumn leaves. In the
receiving line were members of the
freshman class, Supt. and Mrs. w
f. Packard, Principal j. X. Pottle,
and the Misses Smith and Larrabee,
Dancing was enjoyed and refresh
ments were served. The following
program was presented.
Solo, Miss Irvina Riley: piano solo,
Miss Gladys Kinds: reading, Miss
Mary Pettengill; piano solo, Norman
Maxwell; solo, Miss Clara Andrews:
piano solo, Miss Matte Chandler.
THE Do 1t Now" class of the
Methodist Sunday school, Mrs. Eta
Brown, teacher, met Friday with
Jean and Evelyn Andrews, enjoyed O
picnic supper, and incidentally cele-
hrated the birthday of one Of their
hostesses, Miss jean, whom they re-
nembered with gift of ivory. The
BUSINESS session was given to plans
or Rally Sunday.
Leroy Carleton, Jr., was at home
"or1 p. L. for the week end.
VIII Rollins has returned from q
trip to Bowdoinham and Topsham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Curtis have re-
turned from an auto trip of several
weeks to various places in Canada,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The Old South League will hold n
missionary tea this afternoon at
2:30 at the home of Mrs. Frank S.
Wingate. The hostesses are Mrs.
Skillin. Mrs. Chadbourne, Mrs. Aus
tin, Mrs. Snare, Mrs. oRbertsf and
Mrs. Hewes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
The Gardiner woman's Democratic

The Gardiner Woman's Democratic
Club will meet tonight at the office
of f. l.. Goodspeed at 100. Hon.
James Perkins of Augusta will adj
dress the meeting. Mr.. Perkins was
the Federal Enforcement officer in
Maine under the Wilson administra-
ton and his talk tonight will be es
pecially interesting. The Democrat
ic women of Randolph and Farming
dale are especially asked to join the
Gardiner club this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Miss Jessica Haskell attended the
luncheon and meetino of the Wes-
tern Maine Wellesley Club held Sat
urday at the Augusta Country Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Richardson of
Bowman street have returned from
q ten days visit in Boston with rela-
tiyeS and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mrs. Joseph Gaudet of Bath Ana
Mr.. and Mrs. George Amero Of New
York were guests Sunday of Mr.. Ana
Mrs. Sanford u. Comeau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Miss Louise Rollins was In Man.
chester over the week end to attspa
a birthday supper in honor Of h.r
mother, Mrs. Ben Rollins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George Perley o
Winthrop were week end guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Richardson o.
Bowman street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The Ladies Catholic Union will
hold a whist party and dance next
Tuesday evening at X. of C. hall.
Prizes given out. Admission soc.
All welcome. Oct1od2t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The Ladies' Catholic Union will
hold a whist party and dance next
Tuesday evening at *. of c hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Miss Nellie NJ. Dustin and nephew
Master Alfred Chase. Jr.. If Auburn
spent the week end at the home OF
Sherman w. Dunn, Loudon Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Marine Galizia OF Portland was q
weekend visitor in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Rev. r. w. Plant will sail from
New York the last of the present
month on n years leave of absence
which he will pass in Europe. Mrs.
Plant will accompany him. While
both Mr.. and Mrs. Plant have re-
covered from the accident in which
they participated in at Seal Harbor
this summer, physicians advise a
cou1p1eto rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The South Gardiner branch of the
Public Library will open October 10.
The books are in charge of Mrs. Amy
PhilbriCk of the River road. The
hours are: Monday to 5 P. NJ;
Friday, 9 to p. NJ: and 6 to $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mrs. Louise Gray has returned
from q weekend visit in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Evergreen Encampment. No. IS will
work the Patriachal degree on a
class of candidates this Monday eve
ming. October 10. Full attendance is
requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

During my absence from the State.
Judge Harold F.. Cook will have
charge of my Office and have full au-
thority to act in all matters in my
stead. Will c. Atkins, Attorney,
Patten Block, Gardiner, Maine.
0ct11dRtA -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The County Fair" will take place
at the Old South Vesry. Oct. "a.
There will be attractions too num-
erous to mention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The Air Ship flight contest started
Sunday at the Old South Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

There will be a meeting of the
Sunday School Board after the reg
ular Wednesday evening meeting at
the Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

DIR. and Mrs. Earle Rucknam have
returned to Boston after visiting
Mrs. Bucknam's father, Mr.. George
Willis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Hallowell High is to play Gardiner
next Saturday in Gardiner and are
to put in some stiff practice this
week in preparation for the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Eurnham GRANGE

A meeting of Burnham grange was
held on Tuesday evening. At the
business session the master, Albert
H. Cole. presided. The meeting was
then open to the public and an illus
trated lecture, THE Rivers End" on
social hygiene, under the direction of
the State Department of Health, was
given by Miss Barrows.
There was a large attendance of
members and their friends. A SINH
lar lecture, with different pictures,
will be given soon at Sebasticook
grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Roland G. Thurston has gone to
Greenville on a business trip.
Mrs. Leon E. Mentally and child
rem have been visitors this week in
Clinton with her friend, Mrs. Archie
Weymouth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

George Vickery of Boston has
been the guest of his mother Mrs.
George Willis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Falls Into Well
Narrow Escape

George Garcelon OF Troy, who is
engaged in digging a well for Ed
ward Rowe at his farm in the eastern
part of the town. met with a bad ac-
cident Wednesday morning. While
standing near the edge and back to
the well. conversing with friends, he
took a step back and fell into the
open well. distance of some 25 feet.
He was extricated from his perilous
position and taken to the home Of
his brother, Eugene Garcelon. who
lives in the near vicinity. 1t is
thought no bones were broken but
he received severe shaking up.
Mr.. Mcdonald and family of st.
Adams have moved to the Albert
Drummond farm on the Mount to re-
side.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ]. Mudgett visited
Wednesday in Troy at the home of
her father, NJ. w. Munroe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

A. F. Goldberg of New York was
a business visitor in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Everybody out for the annual Fish
and Game supper and dance at IN
ion hall, Whitefield, Thursday, Oct.
IS, 1923. Music by Douglas Melody
Men. octl5d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mrs. Andrew Hersum has returned
from a visit to North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The Ladies' Aid of the First Uni
versalist Church will meet Tuesday
afternoon at the usual hour with
Miss Amy Tilden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Sherman w. Dunn, Jr., was a
weekend guest at the home Of his
father, Sherman w. Dunn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Some Haliowell gardens have so
far escaped the frost that their own
ers still have asters and sweet peas
in abundance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Lake Champlain.
Ray Sanborn is passing few days
In Boston,
Mrs. Rose CarOw

Mrs. Rose Carow died Friday at
the Augusta hospital, after an illness
of some weeks. She was 81 years OF
age. Mrs. Carow has been resident
of Winthrop for a number Of years,
her home being at Sport Farm, Win
throp Center.
She leaves a daughter, Valentine,
Of Winthrop and three brothers. Eu-
gene Cote Of Monmouth. Gregory
Cote of West Virginia and Joseph
Cote Of Lebel. Canada. The remains
will be taken to Canada for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The polls will be open for the spe'
cia1 referendum on the 4S hour law
from A. NJ, to p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mrs. Parker of Cambridge, former
ly Miss Fanny Fletcher of Halloween
is visiting in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Plans are under way for Halo
well social full of thrills this, Friday
evening at the Methodist vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Miss Elizabeth Andrews of Augusta
was calling on Hallowell friends
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Hon. L. T. Carleton has been
elected president of. the Kennebec
County Bar Association for the
seventh term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Sale Of Household Goods includ-
ing: sewing machine. couch bed,
dining room table and chairs, stoves,
mirror, bedsteads, chamber set, bar
rel churn and other goods continues
until Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

MRS. s. G.. PAYNE,
207 Highland Ave.
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
DIR. Thomas Advises
Boys to Study Life
of Abraham Lincoln

In fine address delivered Monday
evening at the father and son ban
quet of the Cromwell Bible class of
tho Methodist Episcopal church, DR..
augustus o. Thomas. State superin-
tendent of schools advised every bov
10 read the life of Lincoln before tho
month is finished and to study if. as
he said it was not possible for anv
one TO read the story of his life three
or -FOUR times without being a better
American citizen.
Dr. THOMAS opened his talk by say
ing that the 18th of February, the
birthday of Lincoln. has a hallowed
atmosphere to all true Americans. He
llkes to think of Lincoln and his in
fluence to the boys of today, and if a
BOY Will but read and study his life.
the success of that boy is assured.
success in this life is not an acct
dent but is the result of looking
ahead. and of working for the ful.
f1linent of noble ideals. All bows must
have noble ideals to make successful
men and although they NAV not and
probabiy will not find their ideal in
the mesh, they may find different at
tributes of different men which nut
together Will make an ideal wi,
!hey may work for. Humor. SINGER
ny. honesty. courage and Christian
1alth We're all attributes of Lincoln
ana we should try to emulate him in
these. ~
He told of the life Of his own faith
er Wno' despite hardships and losses.
renamed ever an inspiratio to his
SON ana told of camping trip in
which he got closer to his own son
IMAM ever before, asking the fathers
to become companions for their sons
DIR. Thomas closed by stating that
if he were not a man he womb ha -
ho!' as the boy of today has more to
look ahead to than ever before, and he