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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Sewing Club Formed

The following ladies have formed
q Sewing Club with the object of
making Christmas gifts and thus be-
ing prepared when the Christmas
season again comes around, with
gifts for their friends: Mrs. Edrie
j.. Wyman. Mrs. Vera y. Smith, Miss
Florence Philbrick, Mrs. Laura IS.
Twadelle, Mrs. Bertha Holt, Mrs.
Helen Derbyshire. Mrs. Birdena T..
Conant. Mrs. Mildred burgess, Mrs.
Mary Page, Mrs. Edna jenkins, Mrs.
Eanchcr S. SWEET and Mrs. Maud w.
Smith.
The ladies were entertained by
Mrs. Wyman at her home on the
Island Friday evening and in spite
or the severe storm. seven of the
club members were present. They
spent the evening sewing and so
ciaHy. The hostcsses served delicious
sandwiches. small cakes and coffee.
The hostesses for the next meeting
will he Mrs. jenkins and Mrs. Maud
w. Smith. They plan to meet on
Friday EVENINGS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15

A leading New York gynecologist
has recently said: Improper per-
sonal hygiene has become a national
menace. Largely the result OF ig-
porancc. it is direct blow at Ameri-
can womanhood. The continued use
Of caustic fluids for the purpose Is
harmful to n degree undreamed Of
by the public at large.
"Bichloridc OF mercury and cresol
are the two disinfectants- now in gen.
eral use. Both are poisonous and
caustic in character even when highly
diluted with water.
1.-THE continued use Of such disin-
fectants is disastrous and produces
pathological conditions which I am
constantly called upon to treat. 1t
also produces. through the impair
ment and notification of normal
functions, much unhappiness and
distress.
''The time has come for the medical
profession as whole to take ag-
gressive action in an effort to stamp
out the needless use of caustic COM
pounds in this tremendously harmful
manner"
Tho foregoing fairly represents the
attitude of physicians toward the use
OF poisonous antiseptics. What have
chemists to say on the subject? The
following statement by the head OF
an American biological laboratory
with an international reputation
answers this uestion:
80 "Bichloride of mercury and cresol
compounds when used in sufficient
strength to possess any value as
germicides are exceedingly destruc-
tive to tissue. Bichloride burns the
mucous membrane and If used re.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
OAKLAND

Thomas Thompson has returned
from a weekend visit at his home
in SkoWhegan.
Mrs. Carolyn Sawtelle has re-
turned from Portland, where she
has been visiting her grandson, Guy
Sawtelle.
Mr.. Kennedy's class from the Sun
day school of the United Baptist
church will meet on Tuesday eve
ming at the home of Mrs. Harry
Dame for the purpose of organizing.
a good attendance is desired.
Alton Bragg, who has been quite
ill at his home on Alpine street, with
all attack of larangitis, is improving.
Hamilton Lodge Degree of Honor
will hold their regular meeting and
annual installation of officers this
(Monday) evening in the Post
rooms. Supper will be served at
$50 o'clock. the menu consisting of
hot rolls, fruit salad, soft pies, as
sorted cake and coffee. The COM
mittee in charge consists of Miss
Maggie johnson. Miss Gloria En-
mons and Miss Edna Walker. After
supper the regular meeting will be
held and the officers Will be installed
for the ensuing year by the district
deputy, Mrs. Nellie Philbrook of Au-
gusta.
Miss Lillian Baker. who has been
confined to her home the past week
with an attack of the grip, is i'm
proving.
Mrs. J. +. Harris entertained 1.-THE
1dlers." Friday evening, at her home
on Church street. Auction was
played and the highest score for the
evening was carried off by Mrs. Mary
, Strickland. and Mrs. Lester Andrews
received the consolation prize. Light
refreshments were served and n very
pleasant evening enjoyed. The guests
beside the hostess were: Mrs. Harry
Dame, Mrs. George IT. Vinegar,
Mrs. J. II. stevens. Mrs. J. TT. Morse,
Mrs. j. +. Morrsette. Mrs. d. NJ.
Marshall Mrs. Lester Nj. Andrews,
Mrs. a. II. Oliver. Mrs. Mary Strick-
land. Mrs. Annie NiGue and Mrs.
Charles Mower.
Anon Lodge of Odd Fellows will
hold their regular meeting and an
nual installation of officers on Tues
day evening. A supper will be served
by Acme Rcbekah Lodge.
The Silent Six Club Will meet
Thursday afternoon of this week
with Mis-. Flora Kelley at the home
of George Higgins on High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Woodsum
have gono to New York City on a
short business trip.
The meeting of the Fidelity class
of the United Baptist church. which
was to have been held on Frida V
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Will
liam l'oss on Water street, was post
noned-on account of the storm UNI
til Friday afternoon Of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15

ipcatedly will deaden and tougher the
tissues with which it comes in con-
tact. There is always the danger of
mercurial poisoning through its use.
Most phenol and cresol compounds
are saronified in an effort to reduce
the burning and the irritation of these
poisons. In spite of this they are
corrosive and caustic in their action
and the soap ingredients wash away
many of the necessary gland secre-
tionS. Their continued use results in
an area of scar tissue and dulness
and hardening of the membrane"
The above reports are from only
two authorities. Ask any physician
or any chemist whether or not they
agree with these opinions.
| There was some excuse in the past
for the use of poisonous, burning
compounds for antiseptic purposes.
Until the discovery of the famous
Carrel-Dakin. solution during the
World War there was nothing else
to take their place. This is no longer
true. Zonite is a stabilized form of
the Carrel- Dakin solution. 1t is nom
irritating and may be used freely on
the mucous membrane with no harm
full effect whatsoever.
Zonite is colorless liquid that
does not stain, destroys odors and
leaves no odor of its own. Accord
ing to the standard Walker Rideal
method for testing antiseptics it has
more than twice the germicidal
power Of pure carbolic acid. Not
only is it nom poisonous and non
Irritating: 1t is actually healing and
soothing in its action. Authorities
absolutely and unqualifiedly recon-
lmend it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Taking Steps Toward
Building $4,000
Hotel at Dexter

Dexter, AIN. 13.-(Special)-n
matter of hotel accommodates h
travelling men and others who vs]
this town is one of the probbr|
confronting the citizens at the prsI
ent time. The town has been mind
a hotel since the sale of the q
change in September by belmont
Cleveland to Samuel Stems, who
now using the hotel as lodnj
house, while the Office is being uS|
Zed as n clothing store.
Since the sale of the hotel 4
visitors in town have been Obliged
depend upon boarding houses
avoid the town altogether. The bas|
ness men realize that the stuat}
is hurting the town which has
something of n name as wa
awake and up to- date communist
Steps are now being taken to 4
what can he done toward the erech1
of Il modern hotel in the spring E(
viding a suitable location can be \
tanned. Such building suitably
Gated will it is expected. cost 4
wards of 100000. The completiOn
the Federal Highway from Nevrl
through this town means that thd
will be heavy tourist traffic anots
year and it is believed that mod
hotel would prove a paying invd
mcnt.
The hotel situation will be relH1
in q measure next month wha
Edgar Atwater opens his new p
Hotel. located on Main street
the Park Theater and which
have ten rooms, the majority
which will be equipped with pnV
baths. The new house will be ~
crn. throughout, both dining
and restaurant attached. The
hotel is being rushed to compile
and is expected to open its doon
tho public by the middle OIL
mont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Social Affairs Postponed
During Intense Storm

Not for long time has it been
SO quiet in Skowhegan on an
evening and especially on a Friday
evening when there are usually
many social affairs. as on last Friday
night, when Skowhegan was literal
ly SNOW bound" AS the train was
so late reaching Portland it was con-
sidered wise to cancel the Cony
High vs.. s. H. S. Girls basket ball
game and as the storm continued to
grow in its intensity throughout the
afternoon, the Ella f. Mitchell Phil
athea class, which was to have held
the January meeting, postponed be-
cause Of the storm on Monday to
Friday evening, decided not to hold
n meeting. A dance which was to
have been held in Grange hall was
also postponed. A piano recital
which was to have been given by
Miss Dorothy NJ. Nye at the home
OF Col. and Mrs. Roy l.. Marston of
Baptist Hill. was postponed until
Saturday evening. There were pic
lures in Skowhegan neither Friday
afternoon or evening, as the films
did not come on the noon train, as
1t was a short train run up from
Vaterville. This was the first eve
ming in the IL years since the pic
ture company has shown pictures
here that there has been no Inoduc-
ton. There was not even the ex-
element Of watching the train
come in" at night. as the train due
to arrive in Skowhegan at $40 did
not arrive until 20 minutes before
u. Many farmers who bring dairy
and other farm products to Show
hogan, Saturday, morning. wisely
made their trip to town Friday aft
ernoon. fearing that the roads on
Saturday would be impossible, If the
wind should blow. Saturday morn
Ing some of the grocers who make
an early trip taking orders made
these trips on foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
To Enlarge Auburn
School Facilities

Auburn. Jan. 13.-Bccause Of con-
gestcd conditions in the Auburn
schools. work of enlarging the Wash
burn school will begin at once. When
completed only temporary relief to the
lower grades will be afforded. but it
will mark the beginning of program
to increase the schooling facilities in
this city. Another year new school
buildings must be erected. Maps show
ing locations and architectural designs
have already been prepared.
A similar condition exists in Lewis
ton. where all of the public school
buildings are badly crowded. At Lewis
ton at least two new school buildings.
one junior high, will probably be
built this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Louis Soucia Returns

Louis SOucia. who disappeared
suddenly from Madison January 4th,
from the hotel in Madison village,
where he had been boarding. and for
hom much concern has been felt
has returned to Madison. He claims
to have been in Bangor, Watervilc.
and Boston. This statement is not
disputed by officials. because OF the
suddcnncss of his departure it WTs
feared that he might have committed
suicide or there had been foul play.
Because of the bad travelling Sat
urday neither the Canaan nor At
hens stages made their daily trips.
Wiley and Merchant, two of the
rural mail drivers who live q few
miles from the post office were not
able to report at the Office Satu!-
day morning. All of the Others start
cd but none of them were ;-ble to
complete their trips.
The SkoWhcgan High school
basketball team who went to Fair
field on he later afternoon train Fri
day to play with the Lawrence High
boys. accompanied by the physical
director. Archie .. Dostic. returned
to the 5.4J train which did not ar
rive in Skowhcgau until a little be-
fore midnight They came victors,
having won the game Ivy score of
20-13 in favor of :. ii. s.
Town Improvement Society be
cause of the drifted streets were OBJ
ligcd to postpone the Childrens' Day
which was to have been held on Sat
urday afternoon at the library par
lors. The children, between twenty
five and thirty, who are to take part
i'll an opcrctta "Onc Days Kun" on
Childrens' Day and which is being
directed by Mrs. Rose c. Burrill,
were all, except two, who are i'll.
We're on hand at the parlors Satur-
day morning at nine o'clock to re-
hcarsc. But as a great deal of work
has been put into this program it
was decided TO postpone the meet
ing until Saturday of next week
when it is hoped more of the ladies
of the society will be able TO get out
to enjoy it.
The annual planning meeting of
the NorridgeWock local and the
ladies branch of the County Farm
Bureau which was to have been held
on Saturday, the 18th. was not held
because of the bad travelling after
inc IlOaN storm. IL IS expected
that the Norridgcwock meeting will
be held on Saturday of next week,
the Goth, and the postponed planning
meeting of the local at Canaan which
was to have been held ON Friday, hut
was not, on account of the storm,
will probably be held on Friday. the
second day of February.
Mrs. George Merriam, who has
been passing a few days with her
daughter and husband, Professor
and Mrs. Frank i. Weeks in Water
willie, has returned home.
Mrs. Marion ClouGh and daughter
Miss Gladys Clough, who have been
the guests of her daughter, Mrs
Nellie T.. Ware, returned to theil
home in Auburn. Saturday morning
Mrs. Raymond Skillings, who is
employed in town. went to her home
in Embden, Saturday morning, GO
ing by the way of Oakland to pass
the weekend.
Mrs. Alec Dionne, after being ir
town on business. returned to Wa
terville, Saturday morning.
Miss Abbie Giggy and Miss
Paulenah Simmons. teachers in the
High school. We're in Waterville fol-
the day Saturday.
Harrison Smith, who was in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Mrs. Day Given Birthday Party

Mrs. Harry Day was given a de-
lightful birthday party on Friday
evening by her sister in-law, Miss
Dorothy Day. The following young
ladies, close friends of Mrs. Day.
made up the party: Mrs. Sarah S.
Stenhouse. Miss Marion G.. Hare.
Miss Ruby Lathe, Miss Gertrude
1aramalce. Miss Alice Written. Miss
Alice X. Parker and Miss Day and
Mrs. Day was also present.
Cards were enjoyed and Il most
happy evening was passed. A de-
liciOus luncheon was served in the
dining room, which was most at
aractivcly decorated in rose and
white. The guests presented to Mrs.
DAY in honor of her birthday n
handsome cut glass celery dish. The
occasion will long be cherished by
Ahe guest of honor for the pleasure
OF it and remembered by all attend
ing.
w. r. Scamans Of Malbon's Mills
came into town Friday afternoon
and made his deliveries of butter
and other farm products. fearing
that the roads would be impossible
Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Spinning Mill Dedication
Postponed For A Week

The dedication ceremonies of the
Maine Spinning Mill, which were an
nounced to occur on Saturday eve
ming, the both, have been postponed
until the following Saturday, the
18th. because n. B. Il. Brooks, tile
treasurer of the company. of Boston,
and some of the other officials are
unable to be here on the date first
announced. The festivities in dedi-
cation of the new mill which is near
ing completion, being built here on
the Island by the Maine Spinning
Company. are to be quite elaborate.
At u o'clock on the evening of Sat
urday, Jan. 9th. the event will start
with q banquet, which will be served
on the top floor. The caterer will
be j. i. Hanson. former proprietor
of the Oxford Hotel. The attend
ance at the banquet will be limited
to the officers and directors of the
company and their employees.
The banquet will be followed by
q dancing party to begin at s O'Clock.
For the dance the restriction is to
employees, each of whom has the
privilege of entertaining one guest.
The dance will be held on the sec
ond floor Of the new mill and on
cellent music will be furnished for
the dancing
Among those from out of town
expected to be in attendance at the
dedicatory ceremonies arc the fol-
lowing: Treasurer and Mrs. n. b. X.
Brooks of Boston: Assistant Treas
ilrcr and Mrs. Charles Jensen of
Boston. Edison Nye of the Boston Of
flee and Mrs. Nye: philadolnhia
Salesman Harry r. Wassen ard Mrs.
Wasscn: Providence. r. T.. Salesman
Howard Bacon and Mrs. Bacon. and
Major Shoefold. head Of the sales
Offices at New York. PhiIadelphia
and Providence. and Mrs. Shoefold.
The event is being eagerly looked
forward to Ivy the largo corps of
employees. who feel that they have
about the best employers there are
anywhere and who are much inter-
cst"d in the construction of the now
mill here and anXionsIv awaiting
getting into the now pIant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Pleads Father be Kept
Ignorant of His Arrest

Portland, Me-, Jan. 13-Pleading
that knowledge of his predicament be
kept from his father, Joseph P. La
rogue of Lewiston, soon learned his
father had fallen dead in that city
last night.
More than two gallons of alcohol
were found in suitcase Joseph was
carrying when he. was arrested in
Union Station. He was sentenced to
the mems reformatory and appealed.
he said he was on his way from
Lynn, where he had worked IL years
and was taking the liquor to his fam
lily in Lewiston.
John b. Laroque the father, janitor
OF Lewiston Public Library, died
from shock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Morse's Sons and
Murch Plead Not
Guilty of Conspiracy

Washington. Jan. 13.-HarH|
and Benz. w. Morse. sons OF e.
w. Morse. New York shlpouiI
pleaded not guilty to charges o.
spiracy to defraud the United y
in connection with Shipping =
war contracts when arralgned 4
today.
Nehemiah II. Campbell, GeoE|
Burditt. Rupert NJ. Much, OF ~ ~
ia, Me-. and Richard U. W
Jointly indicted on conspiracyeD'
also pleaded not guilty.
All were permitted to remsn
bond pending trial before y!
Stafford in the criminal divSms
the District Supreme Court, fu|
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
BELGRADE
Guy G. Judkins

The community was saddcnod by the
death of Guy G. Judkins on Dccem-
Der 80. 1922
Although Mr.. Judkins had lived but
a short time in the neighborhood he
had made many friends by his kind
words and deeds. Hc is survived by
the wife and three children.
Mr.. Judllins was born in Prentiss,
Maine. October IS. 1877. the son of the
late John ID. and Harriet Dunton Jud-
kins.
Mr.. Judkins is also survived by a
brother. stephen d. Judkins of Bel
grade, and q sister. Mrs. John A. Mix,
and nephew, Guy Mix, of Wytopit-
lock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
MADISON

The evening train due at 5.2e dja a,
arrive until midnight Friday. Ou,
foot of light snow fell and the rr..
are blockadcd' in all directions
The annual business meeting n
gentlemen's night OF the Kenn,l.
Past Matrons' Association was h
Thursday evening at the residenc. /
Mrs. Mary w. Kennison on Main srps
The officers elected were: Preside.
Mrs. Kcnnison: vice president NJ
Lou Copp; secretary. Mrs. Mara
Greene; treasurer. Mrs. Annie Walk.
chaplain, Mrs. Arab Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Philathea Meeting Postponed

The January meeting Of the Ella
+. Mitchell philathca class, which
was postponed from Monday night
because of the storm to Friday and
was not held on Friday night be-
cause of another storm, will not be
held this month.
The January committee of which
Mrs. Bessie Thompson is chairman
will unite with the February com
mittce of which Mrs. Charlotte Il.
TarboX is the chairman and the
January and February meetings
will be held together. 1t is expect
cd that the joint meeting will occur
on the second Monday in(~1'cbruary,
but q later notice will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Mrs Adeline ]. Wentworth

Mrs. Adclne J. Wentworth died
Sunday afternoon after being i'll
since last Wednesday,, at the home
of her daughter and husband. Mr..
and Mrs. Tracey Stevens on Madi-
son Avenue, where she was passing
the winter. Mrs. Wentworth was
born in Rome on December 11th.
1913, and was the daughter of
Richard S. and Nellie Hersom Long
ley In 1881 she was married to
Josiah T. Wentworth of Belgrade.
who died 13 years ago next June.
She is survived by another daughter.
Mrs. Ratty Head of Larone and
four sisters and two brothers. The
funeral announcement will he made
n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15

ceny. Grevoir pleaded not guilty but
plausible cause was found and he
was committed to Jail to await Tic
action of the Grand Jury at the Jam
uary term of the Supreme Judicial
Court which convenes here Tuesday
of next week. The break, entry and
larceny was made at the home Of
Fred Marquette at Jackman and
goods valued at $40 were taken.
Deputy Sheriff Hall says that the
evidence in this case was over
whelming. outstanding that Grcvoir
pleaded not guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Bangor Police in
Closed Shop Stand

Bangor, Jan. 13.-MembeD y
police force of this city have y
an agreement to enforce the =
shop" principle by refusing ~
at entertainments where msL'
members of the force, are einrj
to keep order, tend door andiD'
capacity. -,
This action, it was said too.S'
suited from the employment IN
school basketball games in ~
of two men who, although w.
pay, allowed the policemen To-
the work, the latter claimeo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Annual Meeting Adjourned

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Skowhegan Jersey
Creamery which was to have bcol
held on Saturday afternoon at the
office of the Creamery on Hathaway
street. was called together at one.
the hour appointed for tho meeting
and because of the storr> OF Friday
making is Impossible for the farmers
to get in, tho meeting was adjourn
cd until Saturday of next week.
January, the twentieth, when it will
be hold at the same hour at the
same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
.0 FIRST FELT
e,,-"LlKE
$! s;!!''.


NoCK. FIGHTING was bo,,
~ with the cocks.
But It 10 only 80 years aao tb,
the frst man felt like . 6ehtins
cock!"
Now h. has brothers, sisten
nephews, nieces. all over the VOL
ali feeling like a Sighting soskis
1t happens thi way A pa,n
halt sick with b d stoma.h. AM
and heavy headache, taie.
Beecham's P'..,s lust before so;ns
to bed. Immediately the Pills -
gin to harmonic the digestive II
eliminative organs.
Consequently, this person In,
good nights sleep and arises \
the morning with clear br,i
bright eye, keen appetite, and ~
of energy for work and play.
It is now just 80 years sinp
Beecham's Pills first beeau a..
recting disordered stomachs ~
stirring sluggish livers and boWlh
to natural activity - and tenn
like a fighting cock" is assod1t
as inseparably with Beechans
Pills, az the pills are with euoi
health.
At All Druggists-2Sc and 5&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Simon Peters Post to Have Minstrel
Show

At recent meeting of the Simon
Peters Post of the American Legion
it was voted to give another min
strcl show. Col. Shermap Shumway
was appointed the chairman of
committee to make arrangements
for the show and announcements
concerning the same will be made
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Headaches from Slight Colds

Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets
relieve the Headache by curing the Cold.
a tonic laxative and germ destroyer.
The box bears the signature of f. w.
Grove. (Be sure you get BRONCO SOC