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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Because of the Helen Yorke con-
cent the Bombahook club whist
party Will be postponed until Tues
day, Oct. so. Those who are plan
ming to attend will please notice the
change of date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

General c. w. Tilden Camp, Sons
of Veterans, will give Halloween
dance in the City hall, Friday of this
week. Douglas orchestra will fur
niSh music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

The Wamen's Auxiliary Of Saint
Matthew's church will meet at two
o'clock this afternoon with Mrs.
Ernest 8. Currier, Chestnut st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Joseph Lougee and John Burns
have returned from u visit to Bos-
ton and vicinity. In Revere they
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
| man Nickerson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

BY misprint the height of the
proposed II. H. S. flagpole was given
30 feet. The specifications call for
60 feet. 1t is hoped that the pounH-
dation may be laid this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Arthur Leonard was out on the
street for a short time Monday. His
many friends were glad to find that
| he was recovering from the effects
! of his recent operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Runnels,
William Runnells, and Mrs. John
Conley were in Lisbon Sunday to call
upon Edward Runnells, who has a
position there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Foster of Red
stowe, n. H., have been the guests
of Mr. Fosters mother Mrs. Phebe
Foster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mrs. Clarence II. Catlin has re-
Gently been the guest of Mrs. Otis
Webster at the North Shore, Lake
Cobbosseecontee. Mr. and Mrs.
Webster will leave soon for their
winter home in st. Petersburg, Fla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Miss Annie F. Page goes today to
New York City, where she will pass
the winter, Mrs. Benjamin Page will
accompany her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Hallowell friends will be sorry to
learn that James Foley Is in a hos
pital in Cambridge, convalescing at
ter and operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

The Womens Missionary society of
the Highland avenue M. E. church
will meet in the vestry Tuesday af-
ternoon 2.30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

The Auxiliary to Gen. C. w. Tilden
Camp, Sons of Veterans, will hold
their regular meeting this Tuesday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Glass globes filled with moss and
partridge berries, can be seen at
the A. & p. store. Leave your
empty globes and have them re-
filled Mrs. Charles Wadsworth, Tel.
1SS-M Gardiner Oct23d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter J. Jedoux and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Gallagher
were in Lewiston Sunday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Roy Robbins and James Olive
were in Windsor Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

The Ladies' Aid Of the Universalist
church will meet in the vestry at 2.30
this Tuesday afternoon. A large at
tendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mrs. Thomas Clary, William Par
emit and Mrs. Sophie Lever visited
Mrs. Levers son Vincent in Lewis
| ton Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Friends will regret to learn that
Mason Palmer, formerly Of Halo
well. is confined by illness to his
home in Calais,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stevens and
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter McGovern were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Doyle in Lewiston Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. Frank Kearns, formerly en-
ployed at Marston and Brooks. has
accepted a position at the Hazard
factory in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

The Misses Blanche and Yvonne
VeZzina of Richmond were the guests
of Mrs. Ida Vezina Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Hallowell High had Monday five
visitors simultaneously, the largest
number of the school year 50 far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Miss Mildred Goodrich Is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. F. Goodrich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet this evening with
Mrs. w. H. Perry, Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

"I am unalterably opposed to a re-
sumption of the liquor traffic, even
the reentry of light wines and beer
l think beer is probably the most
dangerous to health of all the pure
ordinary alcoholic liquors. From
the point of view of public health
prohibition has been a wonder work.
er."-Dr. Harvey w. Wiley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Miss Clara Libby is enjoying a va
cation from her duties with the
Kennebec Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Usual dance this We'd night
Union Hall, Whitefield, Forest Smith
plays. Oct23d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

The Ladies' Catholic Union will
meet this Tuesday evening at o.
clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Miss Edna Brooks and Mrs. Frank
Merrill were calling in Skowhegan,
SUNDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George Hallett, Miss
Gladys Hallett and Mr.. C.. Spofford
were in Lewiston, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pert of Kittery
were callers at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Emery Smith Sunday, on their
way to Blue Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Miss Adelaide German of Fairfield
was recently the guest Of Mrs.
George Hallett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Miss Hazel Goodrich was at home
from Skowhegan over the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

s. B. Croker, Mrs. P. n. Croker
and daughter, Miss Frances of
Washington, have been guests at the
home of f. w. Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Blinn and
Miss Grace Blinn of Dresden were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
S. Tapley.
Louise, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Cook, is quite i'll at their
home on Main street.
The Epworth League of the Meth
odist church will meet on Tuesday
evening in the church yestry at 100
o'clock.
The cast of characters for the play
which will be presented under the
auspices of Acme Rebekah lodge
early in November, met for rehearsal
Thursday evening at the home of
Mrs. Irving Kelley on Church street.
After the rehearsal, a social hour
was enjoyed and Mrs. Kelley served
refreshments. Those present beside
the hostess, Mrs. Kelley, were, Mrs.
John Walton, Miss Cleoria Emmons,
Miss Iva Grover, Mrs. Helen Whit
ney, Mrs. Nina Fowlie. Mrs. Ann
Balm, Miss Charlotte Shores and
Miss Camilla Livingstone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Arnold and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick and
daughter, Carolyn of Augusta were
guests Sunday of Mrs. Mary Sturte-
want Of Oakland Heights.
The Thursday club Of Oakland
Heights will hold a Halloween social
on Thursday evening at the Asa
Bates Memorial chapel. The affair
will be in charge of committee con-
sisting of Mrs. E. w. Sturtevant,
Mrs. Ernest Bates, Miss Cecile
Bushey and Mrs. Grant. =
Sergeant Wyman Woman's Relief
Corps will ser1e public supper on
Wednesday evening. Oct. Gath at
6 O'clock in G. A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Foster were
recently the guests of Mrs. Phebe
Foster. 1t is understood that they
are to go to Toledo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Samuel Hayes, John McKelvey and
Robert Kendall went cunning Mon
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23
HalloWell Local News

Mr.. and Mrs. James Bowdoin were
calling in Skowhegan Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

John Conley and 10 Cipriano were
on a fishing trip recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Supper and dance tonight, New
Convent Hall, No. Whitefield, Forest
Smith plays. Oct23d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Hague and
daughter Anita were in Skowhegan
Sunday, making the trip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23
RHEU MATICS.

Throw away your clutches, use
Rheuma and walk without agonizinr
pains and stiffness, says Sections
Pharmacy. who sells this great rheu-
matism remedy on the no-cure- no-pay
plan-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

The Marthas of the Randolph M. E.
church will meet on Tuesday even
ing at the parsonage, Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23
entertaining
exceptionally

An exceptionally entertaining
Halloween party will be given by the
young people at the United Baptist
vestry Friday evening. The pro-
gram will consist of music and
scenes from Shakespeare including
"Hamlets Ghost" and the three
witches of Macbeth" A silver col
lection will be taken; typical games
will follow the program. A cordial
invitation is extended to the High
school and the public generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS !
OFFICE: III Main Avenue Telephone 37-W /
Office Hours II to II M-3.so to $50 p. NJ

Regular meeting Of the Knights Of
Columbus Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Miss Eunice Falconi is in Portland
the guest of her brother, Achille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Dance at Granite Cutters hall,
Wednesday night. Music by Dicks
Harmony Boys. oct23-24
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Lawrence Clask was in Skowhegan
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23
Airs. Strickland Entertains

Mrs. Loring S. Strickland enter
tanned the "Class in the Corner" of
the Baptist Sunday School at her
home Saturday afternoon. The men,
bers present were Misses Dorothy
and Maxine Dixon, Harriet Cham
berlain, Hattie Goodrich, Evelyn
McNelly Barbara Keene and Phyllis
Whitman. A program was given,
opening with a song by the class;
Lords prayer: reading. Dorothy
Dixon; recitation, Harriet Cham
berlain: piano solo, Hattie Good
rich; reading, Maxine Dixon; violin
solo, Phyllis Whitman: reading,
Barbara Keene; song. class. A series
Of games and refreshments filled out
the happy afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Granite Cutters hall,
Wednesday night. Music by Dicks
Harmony Boys. oct23-24
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Regular meeting Nahaumkeg Tribe
Of Red Men this Tuesday evening.
large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Supper and dance tonight, New
Convent Hall, No. Whitefield, Forest
Smith plays. Oct, 23d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Have your photo taken in your
own home. II. f. Smith, Tel. 1149-M
Oct23dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Will the party that was seen TAX
ing the overcoat from the Franklin
sedan beside the church at Kings
Mills Thursday night return to the
Kennebec Journal office and avoid
further trouble. oct20d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23
Masquerade Social

A masquerade social was given on
Friday evening in Memorial Hall by
the pupils of Oakland high school.
The guests were in costume and
wore masks. People Of different ma
tionalities representing Chinese, Jap
anese. Egyptians, Negroes and
clowns Joined in the grand march at
8 o'clock. After the march the
couples unmasked and the remainder
of the evening was passed with
games and dancing. Refreshments
were on sale. A very pleasant even
ing was enjoyed and a good sum was
realized for the treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23
OAKLAND
Pierce.HoWard

Clarence NJ. Pierce and Mrs. Eva
c. Howard both of Augusta were
Joined in marriage at the United
Baptist parsonage by Rev. F. $. Ber-
nauer Monday morning, Oct. ~, the
double ring service being employed.
Mr.. Pierce is employed as a me
chanic at the State House. They
will reside in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Pine Cone Women's Club will meet
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Miss Dora NJ. Kinsley. The program
will be devoted to the study of mod
ern writer's.
The Arcana Club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Alice Marcia Tues
day afternoon with the program on
colonial characters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

Opening dance Penny's Hall, Ran
dolph, Tuesday. Oct %. Special
prizes. Music by pine Tree Five"
Oct20d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-23

A. c. BRAGG, Auctioneer.
ctood3t
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

You are either in or out, The Mar
shalis were out
Many former members OF Congress
live in Washington. But not many
OF them frequent the halls Of Con-
gress. Upon special occasion a few
OF the "ouis" may wander in 70 see
the show But the event has rather
TOO much the flavor OF a twice-,urncd
cake to pique the interest OF the has
been"
Certain outs" Ike Senator Joe
Bailey OF Texas. make the cloak
room a rendezvous Tor a storytelling
bee or to use a little subtle influence
touching pending legislation; but in
the main the out" remains ION the
outside looking in
In both the Senate and House a
special gallery IS reserved for the
women folk" OF the members II
member ESCORTS 4 constituent 10
this sacred portal the door opens to
his magic wand. but the wife OF IN,
cN-member or the rank outsider who
tries TO break through alone could
just as easily enter the gate OF Wind
sor Castle
The wives OF the members are very
jealous OF this privilege. They look
with dire disfavor upon an "out" who
too frequently. through the influence
Of a member. sits in their midst. II
black looks could kill those who clev-
erly secure too many invitations into
the members gallery, number OF
outs" would long ago have passed to
the heights from which no climber
returns.
One woman whose husband was an
out for one term only in thirty years
became a perfect Niobe during that
period Her heart was broken and
her tears flowed freely One day Mrs.
Champ Clark. when her husband was
speaker. thought it would give the
disconsolate one pleasure to have a
place in the Speakers gallery. She
extended her hospitality and welcom-
ed the out to that conspicuous seat.
In return the lady sobbed during the
entire afternoon. Her husband is in
again now and "all's we'll with the
world"
A Western newspaper man. in adj
vising a new member of Congress.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

or spruce. Or. perhaps. II one lives
Tar from the haunts OF the whispering
pines. purchase a fragrant tree from
some rudy, arm-waving merchant on
nearby street corner. Not until a
tree is in place does the family get
enthusiastic over Christmas.
II a change Is desired in the usual
array OF ornaments-gorgeou 10 be
sure. but whose ensemble causes
weird color harmonies-why not
change and try a one or two color ef-
feet? A red and green tree Is brilliant,
and because It is bit different Is one
which you will be sure to like. The
most attractive trimming for this tree
is made from red immOrtelles dried
llfo-everlastlng flowers dyed red).
Purchase these from the florist. They
come In large lunches which cost be-
tween % and 80 cents bunch. Six
lunches will be ample for a medium
tree. You can purchase cut wires from
the same dealer. Ask him TO show you
how TO "stem" them. He will show
you how to make the small lunches
he makes when making designs"
those relics of the past that are still
popular.
When you have your lunches COM
pleted all that will be necessary will
be to attach each tiny bunch TO the
terminal end OF branch. Thus you
will have n beautiful green spruce
laden with small touches OF brilliant
red. The effect Is truly Christmasy
and very attractive. You can get much
the same effect by using only small
red balls. Instead of stringing them
on strings try separating them. Have
each ball by Itself.
And for an entirely different eff
feet use a suggestion of the great out
doors. This tree is charming and
costs very little. Select n taperlng
tree OF spruce or pine. After II is In
position wrap the base with white cot
ton. Then take small pieces of cotton
and tie them all over the branches.
and along the inner portion of the
larger branches: close to the main stem
of the tree. place irregular pieces OF
the cotton. Thus you Will, when fin
ished. have a realistic snow-laden tree
very cold and sllvery. But not to
be lighted by candles. There is dam
ger OF the cotton taking fire.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Social Gossip
At Washington

Neutrality-suspicious. thing as sure as
death and taxes Is. that so far as
official life in Washington is concern
ed, the public man is either in OF out
There is no hangover This scli-cvi-
dent fact is especially narrowing &c
the outs" at the opening Of each scs-
sion OF Congress. Many are squirm-
ing uncomfortably about il right now
They are finding that ii they are out
it is as if they had never been in
not a single perquisite Of ofiicialdom
reigns. They are step-children OF the
Capitol
General Isaac r. Sherwood. the
dean OF the House OF Representatives,
Is lightweight years old. and the old
est member ever elected to Congress.
He fought in the Civil War from the
rank OF private to that Of Brigadier
General He was elected 10 Congress
soon after the close OF the Civil War
and also for twelve years before the
Great War He was defeated for
Congress in 1920 but remained in
Washington as a newspaper cores
pondent during the siNty-seventh Con
gress. With his daughter, Lenore
Sherwood. he lived at a Capitol Hill
hotel both when he was in and out.
Their departure from the hotel after
the last session was forlorn. No one
spoke the parting word OF good cheer
and God-speed. But now he has come
backl He is "in" again. He is re-
ceived with loud acclaims as "the
Grand Old Man" There are greet
ings and salutations.
Former Vice President and Mrs.
Marshall had an experience illustrat-
ing the great difference between being
in or out. with one of Washington's
leading hotels, where they lived during
Mr.. Marshall's term of Office
The hotel had implored them to
make their home there. The Marshalls
entertained extensively and their
friends entertained at the hotel be-
cause the Marshalls called it their
home
The Marshalls were the star board
ers. But-with an illuminated B
when the Vice Presidents term ex-
pired, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were
told their room was more acceptable
than their company-unless they were
prepared to pay double the rate they
were paying SO they folded their
purple and fine linen and silently stole
away to another hotel.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
England's Strength in Shippir,y


4 recent editorial from the Liver
pool Journal Of Commerce reviews
some OF the activities OF American
ship operations and warns us tina,
this new and formidable competition"
will be me; by methods that will
be both prompt and effective" Com
missioner Edward c. Plummcr shows
that while the shipping board is hav-
ing struggle in making bricks with
out straw" that the British govern
ment twists tariffs. mails. and ad-
justs relations between the mother
country and its colonies-in fact uti-
Lies every trick OF the trade to get
shipping for its boats. Even under
the Fordney tariff law which save
us exceptional shipping opportunities
Chat we missed). England increased
its commerce to the United States
S200,000O00 last year While Eng
land boasts that her ccas;ing trade
is open TO the world. more than %
per cent OF it is carried in her own
ships. More than Of per cent OF all
the commerce between the mother
country and her colonies is carried
by English merchantmen Commits
sioner Plummer says he has no criti-
cism for the British policy. One
might almost suspect that he would
welcome similar backing on the part
of the United States government OF
the English he says Il admire their
nerve. their business sense. their feal-
ty to those merchant ships which to-
day are the commercial walls OF old
England; the props on which that
mighty empire rests" He adds: IF
they can keep us puttering around.
trying to bridge ten-foot chasms with
fiive-foot planks. until our ships have
been put out OF running. we have no
one to blame but ourselves He
believe our merchant ships today
should receive the same patriotic
sympathy as did their predecessors in
the days of Washington; that this
mighty people today may show the
same forceful independence as did
their fathers; and our ocean COM
merce no more be left the prize and
football of competitors" There is
no reference to ship subsidy in what
Commissioner Plummer said He be-
lieves that shipments OF American
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