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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Govt. May Save Money
BY COOrdinating Leases

Washington, April IS. "a. P)-
Plans for saving the government
large sums of money in rent and
realty transactions. through cooper
alton with the National Association
of Real Estate Boards. have been
mapped out by the Federal Real
Estate Board.
The government has about 5000
leases, representing an aggregate
rental of s21,000000. Coordinating
work will eliminate duplication.
utilize waste space, and in other
ways effect material saving in
Uncle Sans rent bill.
One instance, where three separate
departments of the government were
leasing space in one building at three
different scales of rent is cited as an
Illustration of the possibility of saw
ing large amounts by coordinating
all of the governments rental
activities in a central board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Pimpy?We||, Don't Be
People Notice Il. Drive Them o.
With DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

A pirply face will not embarass
you much longer if you get a package
of DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. The
skin should begin to clear after you
have taken the tablets a few nights
Cleanse the blood. bowels and liver
with DR. Edwards Olive Tablets, The
successful substitute for calomsl;
there's no sicnness or pain after taxing
them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel docs. End just as edec-
lively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead of severe and Irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets
is ever cursed with a dark brown
taste" bad breath. q dan, listless.
mo good" feeling. constipation, TORPID
liver. bad disposition or pimply faes.
Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil: yen
will know them bye their olive color.
Dr. Edwards spent years among pa
tients afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result. Take one
or. two nightly for week. see how
much better YOU feel and look. IN
and S0c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
,MONTVILLE

WEST-Rev. John Raven preacheu
last Sunday in the Baptist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Morse o.
Montville Center were recent guess
of Mrs. Alice Penney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hall gave DIN
ner and party to number of frleHus
In honor of Miss Elizabeth Hermitase
OF Boston, Mass, who is visiting ~
town.
Cushman Thompson has been pass
ing the week with his son. Thomas
larry Thompson is doing caIpeh-
tering work for Frank Penney.
Joseph Walker was n recent visito'
of John Downer. to be with his chi-
urcn. Ivan and Agnes. (,
Quite n large number of cases y
the measles and also a few cases y
Whooping cough are reported in tow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Regular Meeting of Rebekahs

Tuesday evening the Priscilla Re-
bckahs met at the /. o. O. +. hall
in regular session. The usual bust
ness was transacted with the Noble
Grand, Mrs. Sarah +. Dyer in the
clair. The degree s #. in credi-
table manner worked the degree
upon class of candidates. There
was no program but following the
work there was a social hour dur
ing which refreshments were served
by Mrs. Flora Lambert. chairman.
Mrs. VIVA Harville. Mrs. Myrtle
Moody. Mrs. Alma Bishop and Mrs.
Ida Curtis. Tho next meeting will
be held on first Tuesday evening in
May and the meeting will be in
charge Of the Past Noble Grands.
This (Thursday) evening. Show
began Lodge No. 81. Knights of
Pythias. will observe the 31st ami
versary of its organization. There
will be work in the knight rank. 1t
is expected that about so guests will
be present from the Madison lodge
and also guests from the Norridgo-
wock lodge. Following tho work.
supper will be served in the banquet
hall. The committee having charge
Of the general arrangements is made
up OF BENJAMIN Witham. chairman.
Allie Knight and Carroll Rice.
Posters are out announcing con-
cert to be given on Monday evening,
April so. by the st. Cecilia orchestra
Of the Notre Dame of I.ourdes church
in the Opera House. This orchestra
is directed by Harrison Smith Of
Waterville and has a splendid per-
sonnet of young players and an ex-
cellent program is assured.
M. II. Haines has purchased of Dr.
C. T.. Norcross of Hartland. his cot
tage and double garage on the west
shore of Lake WeSSerrunSett, which
is adjacent to two other cottages
owned by Mr.. and Mrs. Haines. Two
of the cottages they will let.
Attorney Eoydcn Y. Brown of
Bingham was at Wednesdays session
of the Supreme Court on profession
al business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Rotarians Have Luncheon

The Skowhegan Rotarians. as
usual. gathered at the Grand Army
Hall Tuesday noon and partook of a
delicious luncheon served by Caterer
Mrs. Kate Simpson. The program
was OF patriotic nature in OBJ
Servance of Patriots Day. which
occurs on today, Thursday the 9th.
The speaker Of the hour was Rev.
Charles II. Mckinney, formerly pas
tor of the Island Ave. Congregations
al church, now of Madison. who
spoke upon "Our Constitution"
The special guests were a few
members of the Russell Post of the
Grand Army. One out of town guest,
Harry n. Carr. of Eorridgewock.
who is in town serving on the trav-
crse jury at the April term of the
Supreme Court. was in attendance.
The next meeting of the Rotary
club will be the annual meeting. at
which annual reports will be rem
dcrc,l and officers elected. The
meeting will be held on Friday.
Aprn oath. at the usual noon hour
of 12.1o in the Grand Ainuy Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Hospital Notes

Medical patients who have been
discharged from the hospital recent
ly are Mrs. George Beers and Joe
Patrick Of Skowhegan. The latter,
it will he remembered, suffered a
broken right leg.while sliding several
days ago. He is the nine-year-old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Patrick of
oak street.
Thomas Cammack of NorridSewock
y-has returned for medical attention.
Zelber Il. Greenleaf of Starks was
discharged Wednesday following a
medical treatment of u few days.
Mrs. Cora Grover of Cherry street
Skowhegan, is i'll with pneumonia at
The hospital, having become patient
here Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Rose Whipple of Norridge-
wock underwent a serious operation
Monday. She was accompanied to
the hospital Saturday by her hus-
band. Charles Whipple. and her sis
ter Mrs. Jennie knowles of Manchcs-
tor. y. II. Mrs. KnowlcS is to re-
main in Norrdscwock for several
days after her sister has been dis
charged from the institution.
Edward Page Of SkowhcGan and
Carlton Wentworth Of North Arson,
who underwent surgical operations
several days ago, will be discharged
sometime this week.
Mrs. Pauline ill Of Norridgcwock
and Mrs. Agnes Staples Of Skowhe-
gan arc medical patients.
Albert sylvester of Madison, who
has been q patient at the Somerset
hospital since october, where he re-
ceived treatment for injuries and
the emputatiun Of one leg. has so far
recovered as to be discharged. and
has gone to his home.
William Miller. who has been a pa
tient at the Somerset hospital for
bad fracture OF one leg. has been dis
charged from the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Milburn Club Banquet

At Hotel oxford Tuesday night the
members Of the Milburn club to the
number of 40 enjoyed IA delicious
banquet served by Landlord Hanson.
The tables were beautifully decorat- =
cd with boquets of spring flowers.
The meal was delicious and served
nicely with n corps of young lady
Mattresses of which Miss Mildred
Beale was the head waitress. DIR.
Oliver j. GAIA presided and there
were many short and entertaining
speeches by various members. The
arrangements for the affair were ably
planned and carried out by John II.
Jenkins. C.. p. Merrill and w. G.. Les
sard. directors of the club, and was
a happy occasion for the club menu
bers in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

PLEASANT RlDGE-Patrick Muir
ply. an aged gentleman of Bingham,
passed away last Thursday.
Torrcy Olescn, who has been en-
ploNcd 10y Frank lIunncwcll, return
cd 10 Massachusetts Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Steward are
receiving congratulations. on the
birth of 4 ten pound daughter, April
18th.
Evender Andrews. has returned
from visit with relatives and
friends in New York, Boston and
Providence. X. J.. and will soon go to
Carry Pond camps to attend to the
transportation of the summer sup
plies from the garage to camp. A
tractor is used for this purpose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heman Beane went
to Bingham Friday for few days
visit with relatives before going to
Norridgewock.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ro-
land Bonner are sorry to know MIR.
Benner is still critically i'll at the
Somerset hospital. Skowhegan, with
blood poisoning in his hand.
Misses Lena and Bertha Rollins,
Students in + Fl. S. school class of
"a. passed the week end with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Roll
Inns,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
'Three Live Ghosts"
To Make Tour

The cast for Three Live Ghosts.
the three act comedy by Samuel
French. which is to be presented this
year under the auspices of the Maine
Masque. is rehearsing intensively
this week in preparation for trip
which is to begin next Tuesday. when
the performance will be given in
Pennington.
The play will be given on Wednes-
day of next week in F'reeport and on
the following night in kennebunk.
Performances will also be given in
Augusta and Saco. either on Friday
or Saturday nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Good VIII Club Meets

Wednesday afternoon the ladies of
tho Good Will Club were entertained
10y Mrs. Fred O. Sawyer Ut her HON"
on Madison Avenue. and the regu-
lar semi-monthly meeting was held.
There was a good attendance and
the ladies passed the afternoon
tackihg puns for Good Will. Re
Gently the club sent four puffs to
Good Will. The club has had Il very
active winter, the meetings being
largely attended and u good deal Of
work accomplished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
A Prescription for
High Blood Pressure
Used by Buffalo Ph! stefan for Many
Years with Great Success

Since the beginning of the year drug
gists of the better class have been selling
a vegetable preparation called NORMA, a
very successful remedy for reducing high
blood pressure to normal.
People who have no appetite, are moody
and nervous. who have headache, hot
flashes and dizzy spells probably have
high blood pressure and don't realize it.
Norma is not a cure-all but 1t does re-
duce high blood pressure and for that
purpose is used by many women at the
changing time Of life.
john coughiin or any high class drug
s,ss Will supply YOU with NORMA.
Mail orders filed 9. q. u. Ivy Norma
Lab, Inc. Albany. N. Y.-Ady.
aprl9d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

for probate and for appointment OF
Carrie v. Salley, the executrM
named therin without bond.
Charles Lewis. late of Skowhegan.
deceased. Will and petition for
probate and for appointment OF
Lena Lewis. the executrix named
therein without bond.
George Milton Moore. late Of
Jackman. deceased. WIN and petit
ton for probate and for appoint
ment of Lucy A. Moore. the eXecu-
trix named therein on her personal
bond.
Abbie Holmes ate of Pittsfeld,
deceased. will and petition for
probate and for appointment OF Mae
Il. Weeman. the executrix named
therein without bond.
Charleston G. Bracket. late of
Palmyra. deceased. Will and petit
ton for probate and for appoint
ment. of Howard Nj. Cook and Shell
don A. Bracket. the executors
named therein without bond as
executors or trustees.
Jennie NJ Conant. late OF Pitts
field. deceased. viii and petition
for probate and for appointment of
Vera M. Brown. formerly Vera c..
Conant, the eXecutrix named there
in.
Members of the Priscilla Rebekah
Lodge are to meet at the hall Sat
urday afternoon to make May
baskets and got ready for n May
basket sale which the lodge will hold
in the near future.
The Chatuea orchestra Of Bangor
was in town Wednesday night and
gave an excellent dance program at
dance held in Grange hall
The regular meeting of the Rus
sell Relief Corps will be held on
| Friday afternoon at 80 o'clock in
the Grand Army Hall.
Tuesday evening delightful mu-
sicale was held at the new Skowhe-
gan House for the pleasure of the
patrons. The pianist was Mrs. Rose
Borden and several local vocalists
were also on the program. The eve
ming was much enjoyed by the large
number of guests present.
Holiday hours will be observed at
the postoffice today. Patriots Day.
To Cure q Cold In One Day
Take Laxative BROMO QUlNINE Tab
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
RELIEVES BACKACHE

"TIave had kidney trouble and back
ache for many years and tried sew
eral doctors hut got only temporary
relief. A friend advised me to try
two boxes l was entirely we'll" writes
A. q Perkins. Summer Shade. KY
kidriey and bladder trouble requires
prompt treatment Foley Kidney Pills
give quick relief. Refuse substitutes
Insist upon Foley's. Sold every where.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
QUARTERLY RED
CROSS MEETING

There was Il good attendance at
the April quarterly meeting of the
committees of the local chapter of
the Red Cross. which was held Tues
day afternoon at four o'clock in the
Office of Miss Alice r. Parker the
School Red Cross nurse. Chairman
Walter II. Hight presided Miss
Eleanor Griffin of the Boston office,
state supervisor of the Red Cross
spoke upon the New England Red
Cross Conference which is to. be
held in Boston May 24-26 inclusive.
Miss Parker was elected delegate to
this conference and Miss Griffin
urged sending a layman also from
the local chapter. Miss Griffin stat
cd II aside from the community
problems to be brought up at the
conference there would be included
in the other attractions the Bakule
Children of the new republic Czecho-
Slavallia. Poland, who will sing. \
nutrition specialist from Washing
ton. ID. c. will be one OF the speakers.
1t was voted to have a Red Cross
float in the Fourth of July parade,
and the following committee was
appointed to have charge of the
float and also of first aid service
tent, MIS-. ioIIldS IltellN dN. MIS-.
Harold Woodbury., and Miss Alice Il.
Parker.
The matter OF having a first aid
tent and exhibition at the fair
grounds during the fair of the Som
crset Contra! Agricultural Society
fair was discussed and it was voted
to have the first aid service and also
make exhibits which will be in
charge of Miss Parker and assist
ants
Miss Parker gave her quarterly
report which was most interesting.
and stated that the number of her
home visits ha1 been $40: school
visits. $50 and class room talks 22S
The dental work which was started
the last of January has been carried
on with success and 81 appoints have
been made up to April LIST. The
teeth of twelve boys and girls have
been put into first class condition.
\ class in home hygiene and care Of
the sick started among the girls in
the home economies class of Miss
Gladys Hamer has been meeting four
times a week for eighty minute per-
iods which are instructed by Miss
rarkcrs and where they have the
benefit of both practice and theory
DR.. Richardson kindly loaned the
class q bed and a mattress for the
work. 1t is hoped that the class will
have real baby for the demonstra-
ton work of washing and care Of
infants. The girls taking this course
are much interested in the work
under Miss Parkers direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
UNIV. OF maine

Tentative casts have been selected
for Joint Owners in Spain" and
1.-The Neighbours" the two plays
which Will be presented on the
campus in May. under the auspices
Of the Domino Society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Frank Boston

Frank Boston died at his home in
this village at il o'clock Tuesday
night after several weeks serious ill
ness. Mr.. Boston was born in Cam
aan and was the son of John and
Mary Written. He was about 60
years of age. lie was by trade a
carpenter and had for some years
since moving here from Canaan been
employed at the Skowhegan Novelty
Works on Hathaway street. Mr.
Boston was Il member of Canaan
Grange land a man much respected
by all who knew him.
Mr. Boston is survived by his wife.
formerly Nettie Rolfc of Canaan. and
a sister. Mrs. Della Dixon of Benton.
The funeral sctvice will be held at
the home Friday afternoon at one
o'clock, the officiating minister being
Rev. George Merriam. pastor of the
Bethany Baptist church. The re-
mains will be placed in the tomb at
Southside cemetery and will later be
buried in Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative BROMO QUININE, Tab
lets. Signaure of T.. W. Grove Is on
box. soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
BINGHAM
Patrick MurpI,y

PLEASANT municipalities Muir
ply. an aged gentleman of Bingham,
passed away last Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
HOUSEWIVES LEAD
i. CHARGE ON Pure
FOOD EXPOSITION
First $50 at Show Today
Given Substantial Re-
wards,
The charge of the wife brigade:

The charge of the wife brigade.
If the first $50 women who pushed
and showed their way into TomHnson
Hall today to attend the Indianapo-
lis Retail Grocers' Food and Indus
trial Exposition were intact, after en-
rering, they were rewarded with
regular sized packages of food pro-
ducts.
A pretty baby contest and musical
entertainment by the Keith sisters
featured today's program.
Much interest is being displayed IN
he popularity contests. Miss Emma
3-inkman, stenographer at the
Fletcher Savings and Trust Company,
is leading in the popular stenographer
contest. other leaders are Miss Alice
Strong, demonstration contest; c. H.
Hill, grocer, and VIII Elk. sales
man.
Bobbie Lou and Jean Joe Hendrix,
twin sisters, 1905 Brookville road,
were awarded first prize in the pretty
baby contest at the show Wednesday
- tfernoon. Second prize was won by
h7oberta Marie Glover. 832 Edison
Ave. The winners of each days con-
test will be entered on the last day of
the show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
RED PEPPERS WILL
HEAT AWAY PAINS
OF RHEUMATISM

Red Pepper Rub takes the ouch
from sore. stiff, aching joints. It can.
not hurt you. and it certainly stops
that old rheumatism torture at once.
When YOU are suffering so you can
hardly get around. just try Red Pep
per Rub and you will have the quick
est relief known. Nothing has such
concentrated. penetrating heat as red
peppers. Just as soon as you apply
Red Pepper Rub you will feel the
tingling heat In three minutes II
warns the sore spot through and
through. Pain and soreness are gone.
Ask any good druggist for a Jar
Of Rowles Red Pepper Rub Be sure
TO get the genuine, with the name
Rowles on each package.
ment
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
Fat That Shows
Soon Disappears

Prominent fat that comes and stays
where it is not needed is burden. q
hindrance to activity. curb upon pleas4
ure. You can take off the fat where b
shows by taking after each meal and nd
bedtime, one Marmola Prescription Tab
let These little tablets are as effective
and harmless as the famous prescrip<
ton from which they. take their name.
the world over sell them at one dollar
for a box, or you can order them direct
from the Marmola Co., 1912 woodward
Az, Detroit, Mich. You can thus szy
good bye to dieting, exercise and fak--a
Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08

E. c. Runpler, who presided at a
luncheon Wednesday at the Z. w. G.
A. at which women representing
thirty organizations in the city were
present.
The appeal was made by Alonzo
F. Wilson of the Near East Relief
Office here.
At the close Of the luncheon mes
sage to G. v. Vickery of the Near
East Relief in New York indicated
that the observance of Golden Rule
Sunday in Indiana should amount to
nearly $4,000 for the orphans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
MEMORIAL FOR GALBRAITH
National Legion Officers to Attend
Ceremonies Near Cincinnati

American Legion officials, headed
by John r. Quinn Of California. ma
tional commander, will attend dedi
catory exercises for the memorial to
Frederick w. Galbraith Jr., near Gin
cinnati. Ohio, Saturday. Galbraith,
while national commander. was killed
In aD automobile accident on w Six.
teenth ST.. June 3. 1921.
The memorial, which was erected
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
Club 70 Ask Improvements

The Robindale Civic League, newly
organized, will hold its second meet
ing Nov II, at the M Z. church,
Vine and Market SITS. Plans to petit
ton the city for street lights, side
walks and street improvements will
be made. officers are: John F. Knapp,
president; Miley A. Smith. vice presi-
dent; Fred Camplin. secretary, and
]. O. Hessler, treasurer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
SIMPLE REPAST TO
BENEFIT ORPHANS
Economlzing on Sunday Din
ner Dec. 2 to Aid Work.

Women OF Indiana will do away
with Sunday dinner" on Dec. 2, In
ternationai Golden Rule day and give
the money saved to Near East suffer
erS.
What the women OF the household
are interested in, the rest of the fam
lily will take up. This appeal is TO the
women Of the fourteen nations cooper
ating in the movement" said Mrs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
BANKER STILLMAN
APPEALS DIVORCE
CONTINUED From Page II

baths connecting at Iroquois. Please
reserve time for treatment. Best re-
CARDS to all the family.-A. L. Still
man"
A letter. which is called ''The Hen
letter" also is introduced.
In this communication. signed THE
Hen" and said to be addressed to her
husband and her daughter Anne, the
writer Hkens her life to that of Parsi-
fal and relates her dreams Of what
life should be and her horrible awak-
ening in finding herself In the wilds Of
Canada
''The Hen Letter"
The letter follows;
Dear Family-TOday is wonderful,
and 1 am the only discord in the
spring-Poor Old Whiskers is just
about crazy. He is just about crazy
about me. And 1 don't believe any
thing about anybody except my fam
ily. don't know what my plans are.
A To-day 1 shall take a trip into the
Country. It's very green ana hopeful
Il look at myself and find I am not
oad-lOoking. woman, and yet I have a
terrible down on every one-I feel that
nothing can come but right, for every
thing is SO wrong with the world and
with me.
Whenever I talk to DR.. Russell it
begins to look shattered: he says am
light yet I am wrong because I fight
conditions-you can't-the world ticks
you. have tried the wild life. It is
splendid. but very terrible at times
on a woman. I can't say I like it,
but I may be driven to it If 1t kills
or cures. Then the woods people don't
stand for tears. You have got to
rough it or they won't stand by you.
Wont Stand for Tears
Fred has been very hard on me
at times. He won't stand for tears.
Yes, I hate to go north. 1 used TO
feel would die there. Yet it brings
out the fight in one-I felt last year
when I came out Of the wiIds with
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
Industrial Expansion Forecast

A gradual expansion of industry in
Indianapolis will be shown in 1924
according to replies to questionnaires
sent by the indianapolis Real Estate
Board to local employers who have
fifty or more persons on their pay
rolls. Members Of the board signiffec
that residential construction will in
crease next year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08

work of the Methodist Episcopal
Church are under way today, follow
ing meeting at the Meridian st. IL,
e Church of fifty pastors Of the IN
dianapolis area. A quota OF SIS, 500, 200
is asked of the church In the nation