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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07
SKOWHECAN

The regular meeting of the Sun
set Chapter, No SO, Order of Eastern
Star will be held this Friday evening
in the Masonic hall, at quarter be-
fore eight.
The girls Of the Sunday school
class, taught by Mrs Alice Morrill,
in the Federated church will meet
! this Friday evening at the home
of Miss Elsie Oak to do Christmas
sewing.
The December meeting of the
Federated Missionary Society of the
Federated church will be held this
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Nahum Steward on Baptist Hill. The
subject to be considered is "E,du-
cation in Japan" and the program
will be directed by Miss Gertrude S.
Weston.
Miss Angie French, r. N. w no has
been caring for her cousin, Miss
Myra French, who is i'll with pneu-
monia. has returned to Auburn. Miss
Rowell is improving and is also her
her mother, Mrs. A. X. Rowell, who
has been quite ill.
This Friday evening there will be
big bout in Heselton hall when
two big men, weighing nearly two
hundreds pounds. will enter the ring.
The men are battling Spaulding, X.
o. Chubbuck will meet Barney
Grant; and Pickel Dore and Skinner
Moran will also meet. They will clash
in six round go.
Mrs. Thomson Hostess
The ladies Of the S. S. S. club
were happily entertained by Mrs
Thomas Thomson at her home on
Mount Pleasant avenue Tuesday af-
ternoon. The time was passed So
socially and sewing. The hostess
served delicious fruit salad. bread
and butter sandwiches, tea, cake and
brownies. A most happy time was
enjoyed by all present. The next
meeting of the club will be held on
Tuesday afternoon, December 18th,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Carl Dunbar on Mount Pleasant
avenue. when Mrs. Dunbar will act
as hostess and when the club will
observe Christmas and will have a.
Christmas tree.
The Loyal Order of Moose have
taken rooms in the Merrill block
over Ira A. Nortons clothing store,
recently vacated by the Simon Peters
post or the American Legion. who
nave moved to the rooms vacated by
Hon. Lyman l.. Walton in the block
at the end of Water street. owned
by the First National bank
The Working League of the Fed
Grated church will hold an important
business meeting at the church par
lors Monday afternoon. the 10TH, at
Which time the officers for the com
ing year will be nominated and elect
ed. All members are urged to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07

Mrs. Ernest Bates. has been post
poned until this Friday.
Mrs. Jessie Rogers of Norridge-
wock is visiting her sister, Mrs.
William Forsyth of Fairfield street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07

Miss Anne M. Kittredge and Miss
Katherine D. Dittredge returned
Wednesday night from a few days
visit in Portland. On Monday night
they attended the concert in CITY
Hall when the Business and Profess
sional Women's club of Portland pre-
sented Miss Elsie Janis and her con-
cert company. an audience of 1000
attending
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07
An Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank o. Whiting
announce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Sara f. Whiting, to
Byron NJ, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
George w. Salter. The latter Is an
| ex-service overseas man. The date
of the wedding has not been an
nounced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07
Outlook Good For
Basketball Season

There is an excellent outlook for a
good boys basketball team for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07

1t is source of great satisfaction
that so eminent a musician as Leo
X. Andrews could be engaged to
accompany the violin and vocal
artists at the Concert Recital,
Memorial hall, Friday night Mr..
Andrews is a graduate of the Faction
Pianoforte School, Boston, and also
graduate in pipe organ under DR..
A. I. Davidson, Harvard. Rev.
Francis S. Bernauer, who will assist
on the program by giving inter-
pretative dramatic readings received
his training in dramatic art at the
Emerson College of Oratory, Boston,
and subsequently took post graduate
work at the Columbia College of
Expression, Chicago. He has had
wide experience in teaching eX-
preston. pageantry and drama in
connection with the activities of the
Church.
The Young Peoples Christian
Union of the Universalist church
held their regular business meeting
and social on Wednesday evening in
the church vestry. Twenty-four
members and five visitors were pre-
sent. After the regular business was
transacted, games and dancing was
enjoyed and refreshments of sand
witches cake and cocoa was served.
Miss Myra Wells has returned from
Garland where she was called by
the death of her uncle Thomas L.
Oliver.
j. Wesley Gilman Camp. Sons OF
Veterans, will hold their regular
meeting and annual election of Of
ficers this Friday evening in the post
rooms.
Mrs. Walter Westman, who has
been at the home of :. d. Knight of
the Fairfield road for several months
has gone to Arson to visit her aunt,
Mrs. Samuel Print.
The meeting of the Thursday club
of Oakland Heights. at the home of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07
Raclife.Thomas

Racllte. Thomas
Miss Olga Thomas of Oakland and
Harold Raclife of Fairfield, were
married ON Saturday evening, Dec.
LIST, at the parsonage of the Univer-
salist church. The ceremony was
performed by the pastor. Rev.
Milton c. Bennett. The double ring
service was used and the couple
were unattended.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Milan Thomas of Oak street
and previous to her marriage was
employed in the wooden mill The
groom has a position in the Hollings-
worth and Whitney mill in Winslow.
They will reside for the present in
Oakland in the upstairs tenement in
the house on Oak street. owned by
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07
Mrs. Smith Entertains Social Circle
Ladies

The semi-monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Social Circle of the Centen-
airy Methodist church was held at
the home of Mrs. Myron j. Smith
on Cedar street Wednesday after
noon with thirty two in attendance.
The president. Mrs. Joseph N. Smith,
presided and interesting reports were
presented by the secretary, Mrs. My
ron E. Smith. and treasurer, Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07

The response from the three local
churches and the local grange and
the community generally for the
Thanksgiving baskets this year was
very generous. The cash offering at
the Union service held at Memorial
hall was also very liberal and many
homes were happier by the fraternal
spirit of the community just mani
tested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07
Philathea Fair

THudtnea = air
The annual fair of the First Phila
thea class of the Federated church
VIII be held on Wednesday afternoon
and evening of next week and will
be directed by the following commit
tees: General. Mrs. Jessie Steward,
chairman, Miss Nellie Bean, Mrs. Sa-
ole Whitman; apron. Mrs. Florence
Dugas, chairman, Mrs. Eliza Petty,
Mrs. Alice Merrill; fancy work, Mrs.
Jeanet Thompson. chairman, Mrs.
i1mma Martin. Miss Edna Cushing;
food, Mrs. Lottie Griffin. chairman,
Mrs. Jessie Kennison. Mrs. Carrie
steward; candy, Mrs. Nellie Hopkins,
chairman. Miss Geneva Lancaster,
Miss Sadie Martin, Mrs. Christine
~. +. Day; mystery. Mrs Agnes Dun
par, chairman, Miss Marion RandeIl,
Mrs. Ina c. Brooks: supper, Mrs.
Bertha 7. Hall, chairman, Mrs. Eta
Lacasse. Mrs. Nellie Fortier. Mrs.
Margaret MacPhial. Mrs. Lille Dun
ton; entertainment, Miss Lena Wy
man. chairman. Mrs. Florence Dun
nington, Mrs. Nellie T. Durri1l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07
OAKLAND
Grand Concert. Recital,

Hall, 8 p. M. Tonight
The Press Says: Maurice Morgan.
the violinist, plays carbohydrates
ogee, Okla. AN artist of high
order'-Washington, .. c. "A very
talented musician, the manner in
which she played the various num-
bers was beautiful in the extreme
Kennebec Daily Journal.
Helen Louise Park-"Her voice
was vibrant. vital, Turing. and
persuasive'-Bangor Daily News
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07

Mrs. Mary w. Libby, superintend-
ent of the State Reformatory for
Women, returned Thursday from
Portland, where she has been on
a business trip.
Mrs. c. Earl Richardson, chair
man of the president committee of
the Working League of the Federal
ed church, which on Wednesday
gave its annual fair, went to Lis
bon Falls, Thursday, where she at
tended the fair given by her home
church. the Episcopalian church,
at Lisbon Falls, where she former
ly resided. Mrs. Richardson will be
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Pike, while in Lisbon
Falls.
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Boys and Girls to Have Sumner

The boys and girls of the classes
above the primary department in the
Sunday school at the Bethany church
Will gather at the church Saturday
evening when they will enjoy sup
per and pleasant evening. On Sun
day the young peoples Sunday will
be observed at the morning services
at 1890 with a special sermon by
the pastor. Rev. George Merriam for
the boys and girls. The classes will
attend this service in classes. The
classes are those taught by Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest l.. Savage, Smith Amcs,
Clifton Whittemore. Misses Alice f.
Written and Velma NJ. Fogg.
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We
ARE
READY
FOR
XMAS
You should visit our store -

Every department 10 ready
Never have we offered a more
attractive display. Gifts for
everybody, in q great variety.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
M|LkMEN HAVE
PRICE REDUCED
Diaries Cut Price One Cent
But Few Retailers Here
Follow Suit

Although a reduction Of one cent
in the price of milk was made py
the diaries in this city to the va
rious nrilkmen purchasing mix
from them on January 20, but one
Or two of the milkmen have re-
duced the price to the consumers
On January 20. according to the
diaries here, the price of milk was
lowered one cent by the Dalrymeh 5
League Cooperative Association,
and the reduction in price granted
the dairies was passed on TO the
milkmen, who are supposed II s
alleged, to give the consumer tne
benefit Of the reduction.
A survey of the milkmen or the
city, resulted in many not being 10
Gated. but instances where tney
were found, it was learned that put
few of the n1ilkmen had reduceo
the retail price of their mix: "a
one instance 1t was said by the oea'-
err that he had received no notice
of the reduction, while another de-
clared that he had reduced the
price of his milk in accordance
with the reduction he had recelv-
ed from the dairy.
It is reported that the Dairymen's
League COOPERATIVE Association
has reduced the price of milk TO the
dairymen today another cent, but
the dairies in this city reported that
they had received no notice or such
a reduction and did not expect any,
as they had signed contract for one
month with the league on the price
quoted January 20. and no reduction
is expected while that contract holds
good.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
STATE LEAGUE
WILL SUPPORT
ROAD PROGRAM
State Municipality Body
Pledges Support to Govern
or SiIzer'S Road Program
OPPOSE coRIo BILL
Do Not Favor Limiting Tax
Rate But Want Budget
Limitation

The New Jersey State League of
municipalities, at the closing ses.
sion of its eighth annual convention
in Newark yesterday, pledged its
support to Governor SiIzer and the
members of the legislature who are
in favor of open Specifications for
highway construction and the econo-
mlcal expenditure of state highway
funds. A resolution approving the
stand of the governor and small
pand of legislators who believe as he
does was unanimously adopted by
the convention.
Along the line of tax reduction
and limitation the league went on
record as being opposed to Assembly
Dill NO. II, introduced by Majority
Leader Corfo which would fix a tax
limit for all municipalities. A spe-
ciai committee appointed by the con-
ventfon went into this subject thor
oughly and reported that 'Iimitation
of tax rates is an unscientif1c way of
trying to secure economy for it starts
at the wrong end. The place to econ
omize is in the budget. for here all
elements of revenue and expense are
brought together where proper judg-
ment can be formed on their advisi-
bility and necessity"
Frank B. Jess, of the State Board
of Taxes and Assessments, in a dis
cussion on the subject of taxes said:
why would it not be better to limit
the tax burden by limiting the ex-
penditures that produce the burden?
High tax rates are not, primarily,
to blame for the great and growing
burden of taxation. The tax rate is
the result of expenditures which
make it necessary. the expenditures
not only of the taxing districts, but
of the counties and school districts"
The resolution opposing the linn
itation of taxes, as proposed under
adopted following an adverse report
by Mayor Kerr of Engiewood.
The league approved the creation
of a central purchasing agencies for
cities, the adoption of the city man
ager plan of government in small
municipalities and revised budget
systems.
Subsequent to an address by State
Senator Pierson, advocating econom-
les in public school administration,
the league voted to appoint a COM
mittee to investigate the advisibility
of creating a state commission to
survey the educational system of the
state.
The Corio tax limitation measure
was placed before the league IN re-
port by committee comprising
Mayor Kerr, Ex-MayCl Calkins of
Plainfield and former Corporation
Counsel Spau1ding Frazer OF Newark.
The bill provides for mandatory
reduction of taxes.
Commissioner Charles P. Gillen Of
Newark was reelected president of
the league for the third term. The
other officers elected were: c. E. F.
Hetrick, Asbury Park, first vice pres
CONTINUED on page p
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
LIONS GIVEN
CHARITY TALK
Rev. Francis Medallion Makes
Impressive Address at
Weekly Luncheon

Rev. Francis Medallion, assistant
rector at st. Mary's r. C. church,
was the speaker at the weekly lunch
con of the Lions Club in the Packer
House grill today, the priest making
wonderful address on the ideals
of Lionism. His talk was an impress
sive one and was enjoyed by one of
the largest turnouts yet present at
a noon luncheon of the club.
Love of fellow man was the prin-
cipal virtue of man as brought out
in Rev. Father McCallion's talk He
told of the celebration just ended on
the centenary of Canova, greatest of
sculptors and outlined the story of
this artists greatest work, the cele-
brated sculptured lions. Canova's s
success. the speaker said, was made
possible by princely patron who as
sisted the boy to bring out the quail
tiles it was seen he possessed.
Rev. Father Medallion appealed
to the Lions to reflect the bigness,
broadness and helpfulness character
1stic of Americans among their fell
low men. The speaker referred to
being an associate speaker with
President Harding last summer at
Atlantic City when the President de-
clared that all must face forward
and shoulder to shoulder work to-
gether to make this country great
as God apparently intended to be.
Speaking of charity to fellowman.
Rev. Father McCallion quoted from
Lincoln who made the immortal
phrase: Charity to all and enmity
toward none." President Harding
and Governor Silzer were praised for
their Americanism, the speaker re-
minding his audience of the speech
Governor Silzer made in the Packer
House last week in which he de-
nounced those who are striving to
sow dissension. discord and distrust
under the guise of patriotism.
In closing the speaker appealed to
the members of the Lions Club to
exemplify the ideal of charity above
everything else and show others how
fraternal feeling and good Will can
be exercised amoAg men.
City Clerk Philip p. Costello was
chairman of today's meeting. An
nouncement was made that a meet
ing of all the representatives or Or
ganizations interested in the Student
Loan plan would be held at o'clock
this afternoon in the high school.
Thomas G. w. Fine reported on the
charter night of the Staten Island
club, which was attended by dele
cation OF local club members. AS
semblyman Thomas L. Hanson, for
mer president OF the club, told OF the
meetings of the Trenton Lions Clubs
which are on Tuesdays during the
legislatures sessions.
A request was received from the
Camp Fire Girls that the club as
sist this organization in the same
manner as they do the Boy Scouts.
This matter was referred to the
Board of RigsctoyA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
Boom ~. j. Ship Canal
POLICE LOOKING FOR OIL
ROBBERS SEIZE BOOZE
NEAR B0YNTON BEACH

that the truck taken by the police
was the property of M. Poznak OF
Jacob street. Newark, and bore Ii
cense N. J. X-22144. The other truck
or automobiles were without liquor
cargo and therefore were not touch
ed by the police.
Information from a reliable source
today was to the effect that the un-
loading of this lighter was part of a
million dollar deal" planned by the
crowd in charge, and it is said real
offers were made to leave the liquor
slip in"
But for the effort to try and clean
Up the oil thefts, it is probable the
bootleggers would have been sue
cessful in getting this shipment in
safely. Several oil thefts have been
reported from the terminal at that
point, 1t is said.
The liquor was taken to New
Brunswick this morning by Officer
Heating and members of the prose-
cutor's detective bureau.
Placed in Courthouse Cellar
The liquor was taken to the county
seat and under the direction of De-
Fitzpatrick placed in the cellar of
the courthouse. The co nty detec-
tives were detailed on the case by
the prosecutor early this morning.
Government agents, it is said, have
been watching for the arrival of the
million dollar shipment a ship
ment financed by Newark bootleg
gers. The load last night was said
to be part of this cargo. In connec-
ton with talk about this shipment
it Is said shares in same sold for not
less than $4,000.
Information from the county seat
is to the effect that the Poznak truck
figured in the double murder result
ing from liquor holdup between
Rocky Hill and New Brunswick
about two years ago. This case,
known as the Salamander- Walsh
murder case, has never been solved
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01

WOODBRIDGE, Feb. l. Recent
thefts of oil in the vicinity OF old
Boynton Beach caused the seizure
Of ESQ cases of Scotch whiskey ard
the arrest of three men by the
Woodbridge police last night.
While on the lookout for the oil
thieves Officer Joseph Einhorn no
ticed the trucks and number Of
automobiles in the vicinity Of the
beach
This official notified headquar-
ters and Officers Hans Simonsen,
Philip Dumphy and Carl Sundquist
were detailed to the scene. One
truck had already loaded $50 cas- IS
frorl a lighter, which docked at
the beach, while the second truck
was without a load. The automo-
biles, it is believed, would have
been loaded after trucks.
The lighter apparently pulled out
when the police swooped down on
the already loaded truck and the
remainder of the boat load probably
was unloaded or will be unloaded
somewhere else along the shore.
The men arrested gave their
names as Jack Silver. 21, no home,
the truck driver; Joseph Dale, 81,
la fish dealer of 113 10th avenue,
Newark, and Harry Singer, 80, 156
Lehigh avenue, Newark. Silver
claimed that he did not know who
he was driving for, but had bee:a
employed and was offered q good
nights pay.
The truckload of booze and three
men were taken to headquarters and
arraignment of the prisoners was
t.~-- H. 49,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
FRANCE AGAIN DEMANDS COAL;
CONGRESS TO ACT ON DEBT FUNE
British Debt Funding
Action With Congress
To Be Taken Shortly
LATEST FRENCH MOVES
IN RUHR SEIZURE
(By The Associated Press)

Industrial isolation of the Ruhr
from unoccupied Germany, began
today by the cutting off of coal
and coke shipments, may be car
ried still further if Germany fails
to come to terms.
An interdiction will be put upon
exports of iron, steel and other
manufactures in that case, a Dues
seldorf dispatch quotes the
French as announcing.
With the Tightening of the in
dustrial Gordon about the valley
the production of coal continues
on declining scale. The railroad
strike is effective throughout the
entire valley and there is a. grow
ing shortage of cars, threatening
enforced suspension of the mines.
The rail strike likewise Is effec-
tive outside the Ruhr, at Co.
logne and Mayence. The few
through trains being run in the
Rhineland are operated by French
crews. In Germany the govern
ment has cancelled operating of
numerous expresses to economiZe
on coal.
Increasing tension between the
Essen population and the occupy
ing TROOPS is reported. In Essen
and other Ruhr towns reports
that France and England had
broken at Lausanne over the near
east question caused premature
jubilation.
Hugo SHINES, the German in
dustrial leader, is visiting the
Ruhr for the first time since the
occupation, a Muelheim dispatch
announces. He disregarded I1ii
colleagues advice to remain out
side the occupied area.
Berlin received reports from Co
blenz that the proclamation of a
Rhineland republic today had been
planned, the contemplated coup to
be sprung with the aid of the
French and Belgian military
Nothing confirmatory Of this has
developed from other sources.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
RUHR COAL
MUST COME
SAYS PARIS
Order Prohibiting Export q
Coal and Coke From Ruhr
is Now in Force
SEE NO REACTION
If Germany Fails to Act Or
der viii be Extended to In
cIude Steel, Etc.

DUSSELDORF, Feb. (By Tta
Associated Press)-The order pro-
hibiting the export of coal and coirS
from the Ruhr to unoccupied Gesi
many has been in force since mid
night. There had been no reactios
from the Germans up to early thii
afternoon.
The French announce that should
Germany fail to come to terms thu
Introduction upon exports will b<
extended to steel, iron and othes
manufacturing articles now permit
ted 70 enter Germany.
The patrols of French soidien
which have been enforcing law and
order in the streets of Duesseldor
since the demonstrati- Of LAD
ing. The curfew hour has been mad4
II P. M. instead of 10 o'clock, al
formerly.
The closing of the Dortmund gate
way, the only remaining exit TO uni
occupied Germany, was undertakes
by the French early today upon tff-l
receipt of instructions from Par
to complete the isolation of tk
Ruhr.
This step, which translates int.
action the decision of the French
anu DSlSldu EORSIALl6IlLS To Sf1QL OF
the coal and coke supplies from tn,
rest of the Reich. follows quickly tn,
assumption OF the customs contro
by the Allies yesterday, and leave
the Ruhr completely at the disposa
of the occupying forces.
With all the Ruhr customs posts
as well as many large warehouses II
their possession, the French flnt
that coal production is being consid
erably reduced while the rail strike
is still effective. The shortage o
cars at the mines may result, it i;
feared, in a suspension of mining
operations for a few days because o.
the congestion at the pitheads.
Taking stock of yesterdays COS
production, the occupying expert
round slightly more than $4,000 tom
were taken out. This is less thai
half of the usual amount and wa
the poorest showing for any das
since the occupation began .hrss
weeks ago.
Among the increasing number o.
persons deported are tWenty-firt
high school students of Aix-La-Chai
pelle. They are charged with hold
ing a demonstration. Automobile
are still used to take elected civil
ians across the border.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
Order Coal Deliveries

COLOGNE, Feb l (By The As
sociated Press)-The French au-
thorities today ordered tour mines
in the Observation-Disclosures dis
trict Immediately to resume coal de-
liveries to France, in accordance
with the reparation agreement.
The mines are the Herrscher Lippe,
Hibernia, Koenig Luttwig and Berg
Syndicus,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
| KILLED, 5 HURT, IN WRECK

RALEIGH, N. c., Feb. lone
person was killed and five slightly
Injured early today when a Seaboard
Air Line train, en- route from New
York to Jacksonville, crashed into
the rear of Train No. 301, near
Hagood, Va, according to officials of
tha railroad here