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Putnam patriot., 1923-07-27

The Pioneers had one Of their most
delightful hikes Of the season last
Friday evening. Seven members and
the leader were present. The group
left the village shortly after I o'clock
and walked to the Quinsbaag river,
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-27
EAST THOMPSON

Miss Ann Hoyle was in Webster on
business Tuesday.
Several from here attended the cir
Gus in Webster Saturday.
Mrs. Lizzie Pember is entertaining
her daughter and husband. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Beechman and son of Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, this week.
There was a good delegation from
our church at the Douglas camp
GROUND Sunday. and many attended
through the week. The meetings will
close next Sunday
This is the time Of year 20 stock up
on office stationery. Patriot prints it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
KENNEBEC co. REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded during the past
week at the Kennebec County regis
try of deeds:
Albion-John N. Glidden to Nor
an p. Knowlton, land and buildings
on Benton Falls road; Bert A. Foss
of Benton to Geneva B. Foss of Ben
ton, land on the Winslow town line:
Augusta-Charles H. Babbitt OF
Augusta and Frank P. Babbltt OF
Hailowell to Ethel M. Babbitt, lana
end buildings on Spring street;
Horace Colburn to Edward 3. Coyne,
land and buildings on Patterson
street; Earl H. Blaisdell to Peter
MacLaurin, land and buildings on
Grove street extension.
Benton-Henry M. Runnells to
Nora B. Morey, land and buildings
on the East Sebasticook river road.
Chelsea-Alonzo P. Gardner to
Joseph and Clara Bushey of Au-
gusta, land and buildings on cross
road between Charles A. Jones cor
ner and the Thomaston road; Joseph
and Clara Bushey of Augusta to
Oliver Boucher of Augusta, the same
property; oliver Boucher Of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

st. Augustine's Band will furnish
music for the Girls Field Day which
will take place on the afternoon of
the Glorious Forth at Williams Field
at o'clock. All the girls In Angus
ia are invited to take part and it is
expected that some very interesting
matches will be held.
The boys band is composed of 25
players and they have appeared on
previous occasions with much sue
cess, especially before their church
organizations.
A new member of the general COM
mittee in charge is Miss Edith Nell
son, representing the group of Jun
Tor girls. The entries will be divided
into two classes. the Senior and the
Junior girls. A handsome silver cup
has been given by Walter S. Wyman
and will be awarded to the girl in the
Senior class winning the most points.
Percy V. Hill is giving a handsome
silver cup to the girl in the Junior
division winning the most prizes.
d. w. Adams is giving a silver pic
ture frame to the winner in the ten
mis- Tournament. The tennis tourna-
ment is now in progress and the
finals will be played on the afternoon
of the Field Day.
The awards will be on exhibition
in the display window of the Lowell
and Nickerson company. Plans are
in the air, while nothing definite has
been settled for the holding of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

parade on that day in connection
with the field day.
The general committee in charge,
of which Miss Elsie p. Briggs, execu-
tive secretary of the Augusta Girls
Community club is chairman, is
composed of girls from all over the
city and is not confined to club mem
.bers alone. Each and every girl
over 16 is invited to take part in all
the events. The tennis tournament
S open to girls over 16 years.
Nine events will be in the program
Of the Augusta Girls Field Day.
Entries are being received daily and
all girls ten years or over are urged
to sign up at the Girls Community
club or telephone their entries. The
events are: so yard dash, 20 yard re-
lay, standing broad jump, running
high jump, baseball throw, baseball
game, legged race, sack race, ele-
plant race.
The committee has thought best
to change the time of the tennis finals
20 Wednesday morning, but the ten
mis- prize will be presented at the
Williams Field on Wednesday after
| NOON, In the semi finals of the ten
ris tournament, Miss Joan Sturte-
want defeated Miss Harriet Eastman,
Go, 6-1 and Miss Grace Whitney de-
feated Miss Lucille Purinton. 6-1,
6-2. The result of the match between
Miss Sturtevant and Miss Whitney
| is being awaited with much interest.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the field day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
LOCKWOOD

KINEO STATION-Mrs. Harry
Hellyer, Mrs. Charles Reed and
daughters, Gertrude and Evelyn,
have returned home after a weeks
shopping trip to Bangor.
Miss Inez Stinson of Richmond Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. H. B. Cur
tbs.
Mrs. Philip Capino has returned
home after visiting relatives in Ban
gor.
A party of lockwood people passed
the day at Lost Pond Sunday. max
ing the trip by auto. A camp din
ner was enjoyed by all.
A large crowd attended the dance
at Whitten's hall Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Derwin Southland are
visiting relatives in Alton. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
WAYNE

A quiet wedding was solemnized at
Wayne Friday, June 20, when Miss
Ella /. Foss only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene H. Foss was united in
marriage to Clarence w. Spiller only
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Spiller OF
Raymond, Me. The double ring cere-
mony was performed in an Impress
i've manner by Rev. Everett p. KIM
ball of the Baptist church. The
groom is a member of Cumberland
Lodge, +. and A. NJ, New Gloucester.
The bride has been a successful
teacher for the past two years. She
is a graduate of Erskine academy.
The happy couple left in the groom s
auto amid a shower of rice and ole
shoes, with the best wishes for a
happy married life, their destination
being unknown to their friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

L. F. McCurdy and family Of 7s
Bangor street, had as their guests
the later part of last week, A. c.
Meadgen. wife and two sons, NAL
colin and Clarence of Troy, Tex. Mr..
Meadgen and family are touring the
eastern part of the United States,
having been in II states in the union
and covered distance Of 5000 miles.
They are returning to Texas by way
of Twin Mountains, Brattleboro. VT,
Troy, N. Y, Niagara Falls and Chica-
go. They made the trip In well
equipped Dodge truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

Waterville, land in Belmont Reynolds
tract: Ronello o. Jones to Archie
Brooks, land on the North Vassal-
boro road: Wallace Wilson of Benton
to Bertelle M. Martin, land and
buildings.
Winthrop-Hattie r. Plummer of
Portland to Edgar l.. Dow and Ina
NJ. Dow, land on Welches Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
RICHMOND
Yeaton-ketch

Prof Chester H. Yeaton of Ober-
lin, Ohio, formerly of Richmond and
Miss Ethel May Ketch of McComb,
Ohio, were united in marriage at
Findlay, Ohio, Thursday, June "a.
They were attended by the brides
mother. Mrs. Hattie A. ketch and
the groom's sister, Miss Evelyn Yeat-
on.
Prof. Yeaton is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Yeaton of Richmond, a
graduate of Richmond High school
and Bowdoin college, after which he
attended Harvard and the University
of Chicago. He has been an in
structoE in mathematics in Oberlin
} college for the past two years. Mrs.
Yeaton was a teacher of philosophy at
make their home.
Mrs. Mary Gambert of Richmond,
with Mrs. Louise Lyons of Cleveland,
Ohio, were passengers on the Virginia,
Saturday morning, going to Capitot
Island for the summer.
Miss Florence Rice left Saturday
for Southport, where she will be en-
ployed during the next two months.
Henry Merrill was in Portland, Sat-
urday, where he played on the Port
land base ball team against the
Philadelphia Giants. Earle Preble,
Lawrence Kimball and Leslie Gardl-
ner witnessed the game.
Mrs. Randall J. Condor of Cincin-
natl, Ohio is the guest of her brother.
Walter and sister, Mrs. Eleanor
Sturtevant.
Russell Hartford. of Five Islands,
was weel; end visitor in Richmond.
Adele Hartford was visitor IN
Gardiner Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Floyd left this week
for Poland Springs, where he will be
employed for the Summer. Mr..
Floyd is also employed at that place.
Frank Alexander of Salem. Mass,
is at his home on the Langdon Road
for the summer months.
Mrs. Frank Preble left Sunday for
few days visit with her parents.
MIR. and Mrs. James Proctor at
Capitol Island.
MIR. and Mrs. w. F. Durham spent
the day Sunday with their daughter
at Capitol Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sweet. son
FRANKLIN and young daughter, are
passing the week at the Ross cot
tage at Pleasant Pond.
Miss Mary Sweet left Monday for
Pennington where she will attend
the summer session of the Farming
ton Normal School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence More OF
Portland are in Richmond. Mr.. More
has sold his house on Center street
to Lester Foster.
: Maurice Pinkham has bought the
AL Falkner house on Water Street.
Mr.. Falkner will go to Massachusetts
to make his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Annie Manser and
Mrs. S. M. Preble were visitors in
Damariscotta Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Pierce and three
children and Russell Locke of this
city were visitors Sunday at Old Or
chard beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

The weekly session of the Red
Cross Baby Welfare Clinic will be
held this Tuesday afternoon, $50 at
the Augusta General hospital. DR..
Warren e. Sanborn will be in charge
of the examination and Miss Jean
Todd will take charge of the records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Miller, who has employ
ment at the Augusta General hos
pital, is passing her vacation with
Hon. F. p. BENEFIT, Jr., and family at
Hayden pond, Cliftondale, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

Rev. Paul S. Phalen of West New
ION, Mass. former pastor of the All
Souls Unitarian church IN this city.
was the preacher at the Unitarian
church in Bar Harbor, last Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood F. Choate
left Sunday by auto for Somerville,
Mass, where they will make their
residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

Mrs. Bryan Bruce and Miss Gladys
Gilman left Saturday for The Forks
where they will pass a week with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
AUGUSTALOCALS

Frederick Axtell of Waterville was
Ct business visitor Monday in Angus
Ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

Mrs. Charles Wentworth has re-
turned from q short visit in Rockland.
where she went to see Mr.. Went
worth, who is employed there and
who has been i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Weeks of
Portsmouth, n. H., are visiting for
several days with Mrs. Weeks moth
er, Mrs. B. F. Cross of Riverside
Drive
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
GOOD
HIGHWAYS
ROADS LEAD TO EVERYWHERE
Demonstrated Cow ls Credited Win
Having Been Engineer to Lay
Out First Road

The first domestlcated COW Ia cred.
tied with having been the engineer
VINO laid out the first road. Not an
ancient city In Europe but testifies In
the tangled intricacies OF its streeta
to the yagaries Of that cows descend.
ants writes Samuel Hopkins Adams
In Leslie's. Man improved progressive
ly upon the bovine method Of highway
establishment until his chosen bath.
ways were bedded in rock, lined with
steel and patrolled by monsters that
outsped the winds Of heaven. with
the railroads. said prideful man. had
come the last word In the spread Of
highways. Then the automobile
ioomed And where this modern en-
CINE Of Mercury goes, roads unroll be-
rore 1t like the magic carpet before
the feet of the dim. From Green
land to Patagonia it impefatively de-
mands passageway to its unknown
goal beyond the ridges. American-in-
spired associations in Japan, in Aus
tralia, in the Argentine, at the Cape Of
GOOD Hope, preach the gospel of the
wheel-bearing path to everywhere
Propaganda, this is pure propaganda
primarily in the interest Of business
but by indirection, and more impor-
family. for that solidarity which binds
communities together and dIssolves
barriers between nations. The history
old engineering which began with milk.
ends with gasoline.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03

been working with the French in Tur-
key and therefore it is not expected
that the French government VIII very
seriously oppose the Chester conces-
SIGN" The British government, on the
other hand, will go the limit to pro-
tect its particular gang Of oil pirates.
The Turkish nationaliSts are favor
irg the Standard Oil group because the
latter furnished the money with which
the Turks purchased munitions during
their recent war with Greece. In ad-
dition, the Turks are counting on Stan
dard Oil to induce the State Depart
ment to recognize Turkey desite the
protests OF American church people
who have been aroused by the alleged
massacre OF Christians in the Turkish
possessions.
The plans for the recognition have
progressed to the point where a rep
rcscntative of the Turkish government
DIR. Abrahim Fouad Bey, is now in this
country and he may be seen parading
up and down the streets of Washing
ton any pleasant afternoon.
He has been received very cordially
by chambers of commerce and other
business interests because the tip has
gone out that Standard Oil is acting as
Big Brother" to Turkey and of course
anyone approved by Standard Oil must
be all right even if he occasionally
takes a shot at member of Chris
tan minority
Progressive members OF Congress are
inclined to worry about the Chester
concession. They fear it may involve
us in international difficulties which
may some day cost American lives and
billions of American money.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
FINE STREET-PAvING RECORD
Total Of $50 Miles Completed in City
Of Birmingham During the
Year OF 1922.

The street-paving record Of Birming-
ham for the year 1922 is a gratifying
one. A total of a hundred and fifty
miles Of paving has been completed.
The nearly 100000 invested could not
have been spent in better cause. The
city as a whole has reached that stage
Of highway construction where contin-
uous travel east. west, north or south
inside the city limits over smooth and
hard-surfaced thoroughfare is possible.
Within another year the connecting
links with the outlying suburbs still
required for completion Of the Greater
Birmingham highway system will prob
ably have been finished and the city
may then look with real pride on her
system Of streets.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
AMERICAN LEGION
BANQUET AT w. R. c. HALL

Guess the American Legion likes
w. K. c. culinary ability for they were
on hand again last Tuesday night
nearly sixty strong, with keen appe-
tites tor the delicious banquet for them
and a keen anticipation of the enjoy
ment the promised program would >af-
ford them.
After singing America" an Invo-
cation was offered, then the assembly
settled themselves to enjoy the good
things to eat, and good speeches, also
the solos by Miss Marjorie Owens and
Mr.. Burr Stokoe and readings by Miss
Clara Madden were highly appreciated
and applauded and calls for more were
eraciously responded to. The closing
feature was the wonderful and amazing
performance of the MYSTIC DIR. Ma
DISCO who startled all by his remark
able gift of mind reading.
A motion to adjourn was made and
carried and soon the silence of the
banquet hall reminded one of Tara's
Hall after the soul of music fled and
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
Hoke Smith Plans
To Return To Georgia
Former Senator Will Make Per-
manent Home in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. May 3-Former u.
S. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia on
the eve of his departure for Washing
ton yesterday, announced that ne ex--
pected by Fall to return to Atlanta
90 make his permanent home
Senator Smith came to Georgia to
deliver two. speeches, one the Memoir
ial Day speech in Atlanta and the 9TH
or on the following day at a school raj
ly in Montgomery county He was
compelled to decline number of 9TH
or Invitations to speak ON account Of
pressing business at the national CAPT
tai.
Before coming to Atlanta to make
his permanent home, the Senator will
make two trips here, he stated, one
during the latter part Of the present
month and another in June when he
will probably remain for two or three
veeks. He will receive the honorary
degree of Doctor of Laws at the COM
mcncement exerci6.s of Oglcthorpe
University of Atlanta the latter part
OF the present month.
Senator Smith, during his visit to
Atlanta, where he was the guest OF
his son, Marian Smith, prominent at
torney, was greeted by many friends
here and from other section of the state
He appeared to be the picture of
health, and told close friends he 'nev-
or felt better in his life" Apparently
his looks confirm his statement.
Senator Smith has maintained law
Offices in Washington and Atlanta
since he retired from the Senate His
Washington office, it is stated will con
tInuc to be in charge Of his associates,
after his removal to Atlanta. Major
O. H. B. Bloodworth, Jr., and Jas.
L. Fort, associated with the Senator in
Washington, are former GeOrgians.
Marion Smith, of the legal firm of
Little, Powell, Smith and Goldstein,
of Atlanta, is associate counsel.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
SHIP 5000 POUNDS POULTRY

TOWNSVILLE, Ga, = In the
neighborhood of 5000 pounds of poul-
try was shipped from Thomas County
last week, making the second ship
ment of the season.
This poultry was sent to Moultrc at
which place a cooperative shipment
was made of Thomas and Coulquitt
county poultry The chickens came
from all parts of the country and con-
sisted of hens, roostcrs, ducks, and
Spring broilers. The broilers had the
price over the others and in the bid
ding were sold for As cents per pound,
while the hens only brought 20 IL
cents and the roosters and ducks went
at 10 cents a pound. 1t is little early
for Spring brolers but there was a
good supply of them and they were
very fat and will no doubt serve for
d meal for many epicures.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
WARM WEATHER HELPS
THE WATER MELONS

TOWNSVILLE, Ga.,-The wealth
CT for the past few days if not yet of
the Summer brand has been a very
fair imitation of it and the farmers and
gardeners have been rejoicing over it,
as it has made all crops put on new
lifc and grow by leaps and bounds.
The watermelon crop has felt the
influence of the warm sunshine and
it will help to advance the crop very
materially, as it had been a good deal
retarded by the cool nights that had
been prevailing for some time. Cot
ton, too, was very much in need of
good hot sunshine and will grow rap
idly now Some farmers report cot
ton far enough advanced to chop and
they are hoping to have it grow off
so fast that it will get ahead of the
boil weevil.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
LENGTH OF WORKING SEASON
Most Important Factor In Road Con.
struction-There Is Consider.
able Variation.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
The length Of the working season is
a most important element in road con-
struction and one in which there is
considerable variation, according to
the bureau of public roads Of the Unit
cd States Department of Agriculture,
which has collected data from all of
the states.
Deducting Sundays only there are
BIB working days in the year, and Ala
bama, Mississippi and New Mexico re-
port that grading is possible on 800
of them. Neighboring states report as
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
GOAT SHIPMENTS MAY BE
INVOLVED IN LITIGATION

ATLANTA, Ga, May 3-Hon. w.
{, Landlord, of Douglas, Ga, cong
ressman from the eleventh district,
has just left New York City where he
has been on professional business, re-
ports received here state. The con-
gresham was in New York represent
ting the interests of certain constitu-
ents and clients who had shipped large
quantities of goats to New York, for
which they had not been paid.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
100000 FOR GOOD ROADS
Oregon State Officials Complete EstI.
mates Of Highway Department
for 1924.

Oregon state officials have COM
pleted estimates indicating that the
income of the state highway depart
ment for the 1e22-24 bienniun will as-
gregate $21. 100000. This will give
$7,OOOOOO for new roads, the remainder
Of the estimate receipts having already
been obligated for fixed expenses.
The trunk-line highway program
largely has been completed. The high
way department expects to concentrate
on lateral and market roads as soon
as work on the trunk roads now IN
progress Is cleaned up.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
LONG TREE-uINED HIGHWAYS
Roads Dedicated to Soldiers Who Fell
in World War to Be Begun in
New York State.

A "Road of Remembrance dedi-
Gated to soldiers who fell In the World
war is to be begun in New York on
large scale, and it will be carried on
under competent hands. That will In
sure the health and longevity of the
trees. The planting when completed,
according to present plans, will be
more than 400 miles in length.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03

follows: Florida, 265: Louisiana, 260,
and Texas. 275. Contrasted with these
are Maine. with no; New York. $50;
Wisconsin. 1853, and western Oregon,
100. In II states grading will prob
ably be impractical after the middle Of
November, and in some Of them at an
earlier date.
Gravel surfacing can be placed in
most Of the states on from 12O to 200
working days, although 10 Of them re-
port greater number.
In 20 states concrete surfacing can
be placed on from 100 to $50 days, and
In 16 states on from 100 to 200 days.
In % states the season is generally
over by November l.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03

the harp hung mute on the wall.
However, we are looking forward
with anticipation and interest to the
next baiquet night.
The tables, beautiful in the decora-
tons of handsome roses, peoples and
sweet peas and at each guest plate
was placed boutonniire of fragrant
honeysuckle.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
FUNDS FOR ILLINOIS ROADS
Subcommittee of Bankers Association
Report Sufficient Money to
Complete Plans.

The subcommittee on good roads
Of the Illinois Bankers association,
after careful investigation, has report
ed to that body that there are approx
mately sufficient funds available to
complete the 3,O56 miles Of highway
yet to be built Of the original 4,7O8
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
While in New York

While in New York Com
Landlord conferred with Burff
former Atlanta lawyer, now
at 81 Cedar street in that n
where he is engaged in the
OF his profession for the last 81
In addition to being Special
Attorney General of New y
charge of important litigat
Smith has a large civil pr
that city. He is brother of 70
S. Senator Hoke Smith.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-03
eo,ss With Banked Curves.

Highway engineers in England are
constructing roads with an allowance
for super-elevation on corner curves
wherever desirable. French road en-
Eineers long ago adopted the banked
curve, and in some parts Of the United
States they are now In use.