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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
Last Union Service

The last union service of a series
which has been held during July and
August by the Bethany Baptist.
Centenary Methodist, and Federated
churches will be held on Sunday
morning at 1890 in the Federated
church, Rev. George Merriam, pas
tor of the Bethany Baptist church,
is responsible for this service and
he has obtained the services of Rev.
Edward II. Brewster. general secre-
tary of the State Sunday School AS
sociation, who will deliver the SER
mon.
Mr.. Brewster has been in Maine
for about four years but this will be
his first visit to Skowhegan. 1t is
hoped that there will be a large
audience as Mr.. Brewster will have
much of interest 70 say to the Show
hogan people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
To Start the Ball Rolling

a clergyman, taking occasional
duty for friend in a remote country
parish, was greatly scandalized on
observing the old verger. who had
been collecting the offertory. quietly
abstract a fifty-cent piece before pre-
senting the plate at the altar-rail.
After service he called the old man
into the vestry and told him with
some emotion that his crime had been
discovered.
The verger looked puzzled for a
moment. Then sudden light dawn
ed on him.
"Why. sir, you don't mean that old
half dollar of mine? Why, I've led
off with that for the last fifteen
wears"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
Name Arbitrator In
Threatened Hub Strike

Boston, Aug. 21-All danger OF a
strike and tieup over the week end
and holiday on the Middlesex and
Boston Street Railway lines was re-
moved late today by the naming of
Charles H. Donahua, n Boston at
torney, as neutral arbitrator. Pitt
F. Drew will represent the company
and James H. Valley. the union. The
first meeting will be held shortly
after the holiday.
The subjects of arbitration are a
new wage scale and working
agreement. former contracts having
expired July 1. The decision of the
hoard will be retroactive to that
date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
STATE FARM HEAD IN
BAY STATE DIES, WAS
FORMER MAINE MAN

Boston. Aug. 31.-Captain Hollis NJ.
Blackstone for nearly 40 years SUI
perintendent of the Bridgewater State
Farm. died here today. He was one of
the pioneers in the system of probation
used today throughout the courts of
the United States.
Born in Freedom. Maine. the son of
Varney Blackstone. he came to Boston
a young man. In 1873 he was appoint
ed a clerk In the city prison on Deer
Island. Four years later he was made
superintendent OF the Marcella Street
Home. In 1883 he took charge Of the
Bridgewater institution. The entire
establishment was burned down the
day after his arrival. Under his STU
pervision the present plant was built
and developed. becoming one of the
best-known penal institutions of its
kind in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
Opening of Speciality Shop

Miss Amanda Corriveau, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Corriveau,
who has been in charge of the suit,
coat and dress department at the
local store of Emery-Brown Com
pany of Watervile, will today, Sep
TENDER 1st., open a new speciality
shop in the rooms over S. Russakoff's
jewellery store on Water street.
1t is Miss Corriveau's plan to carry
an exclusive, but inexpensive stock of
dresses, skirts, sweaters, underwear
and hosiery. Miss Corriveau Is a
splendid saleslady and has business
ability. She is charter member
of the Skowhegan Business and Pro-
fessional Women's- Club and has been
a member Of the executive board.
Miss Corriveau has a host of former
customers and friends who will be
interested to know of her new BUSH
ness enterprise and wish for her the
best Of success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
aug25SatSt
KENNEBEC COUNTY-In n
Court, held at Augusta, on ts
..,z.k1aa9

KENNEBEC CoUNTY-ln 4. M
Court, held at Augusta, on t'
enth Of August 1928. I'm
On petition of Frank II. "a
Fannie C. Partridge. a part OF tns l
living in different states. or SAY !,
late of Augusta. deceased. leasIs
estate undevised. namely: cel y.n,
estate situated in Augusta, hs y,
County, the owners OF WINCH y, y
dispose of their separate, m rsp
without loss. that Frank II ~
authorized to sell and convey tas
and distribute the. proceeds .. ~
the heirs. according to their rsspI
rights therein: .,s,ss
ORDERED. That notice t1ei =.
given three weeks successiveIy ~,
the fourth Monday of SepteMV,.'
in the Daily Kennebec Journal !ha. III
paper printed in Augusta ina :. "a
sons interested may attend s' AZ
Of probate then to be hela a. - - y
and show cause. if any. why .hs -, u
of said petition should not o Sg j
HAROLD p: SooEe 4
Attest: II. W. LEIGHTON II"
qng1S sat -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
Takinq No Risk

The dear old lady entered the
drug store and looked doubtfully at
the youthful clerk behind the
counter.
Il suppose" she began, that YOU
are a properly qualified druggist"
Yes, madam"
"You have passed all the exami-
nations?"
Certainly"
"Never poisoned anybody by mis-
take?"
Not to my knowledge"
Every well, them" she replied.
heaving a sigh, OF relief and laying
a coin on the counter, you may give
me a nicklers worth O. cough drops"
From the American Legion Week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
9th Maine Regiment Reunion

The reunion of the Ninth Maine
Regiment will occur at Newport on
Wednesday. September 18th, at the
Grange hall. Beans. brown bread
and coffee will be furnished. The
sons and daughters of the Ninth
Maine have voted into honorary
membership all comrades of the Civil,
Spanish and World wars. These are
also invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
BOSTON AND ATLANlA|
RESERVE BANKS tn
OPEN IN HAVANA TOD1

washington. Aug. Sl!-lhec ~,
reserve agencies in Havana, ~
the reserve banks of Boston
lanta will be open for business !,
row. it was announced TO-DAY /.
Federal Reserve Beard. Inc w.
cies were established as a coaP 4,
settlement when the banks "
and Atlanta each presented
for establishment of a branch
island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
At the Notre Dame

There will be the regular masses
next Sunday morning at 100 and
$50 at the church of Our Lady OF
I.ourdes. 1t being the first Sunday
in the month, the girls of the parish
will receive Holy Communion during
the first mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
All That Work Lost

Doctor-Your husband VIII "
right now. IAN,
Wife-What do you mean
told me he couldn't live. a
Doctor-Well, I'm goins
him. Surely you are GLAD. /,
Nife-Puts me in a Dill =, .,s,
I've gone and sold all MS I yO,t
pay for his funeral.-New lu'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
On ships of the navy the captain

On ships Of the navy the captain
holds court daily to mete out punish
ment for breaches of Discipline. The
seagoing phrase for this court is the
mast"
One day an old offender was
brought to 'the mast" to explain why
he was four hours overtime. This
was his excuse:
Captain, while making a dash for
the last boat this morning, which Or
dinarily I could have easily made, a
Salvation Army band commenced to
play The Star Spangled Banner
and as would rather be punished for
being overtime than to have any one
think was unpatriotic, stood at at
tention and missed the boat."-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
BowIodrome to Open

The Bowlodrome which has been
closed for a fow weeks will be open
ed by the proprietor, Sewell NJ. Cur
tbs today. New equipment has been
added and. necessary repairs mace
during the time it has been closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
Must Have Been Careless

II have lost three husbands" a
reader had written, confidentially. to
an editor, land now have the offer of
a fourth. Shall I accept him."
The editor dipped his pen in the
ink. This was the last straw.
III you've lost three husbands" he
wrote. II should say you are much too
careless to be trusted with a fourth"
STRAY Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
Sea LEGS on the Subway

The curious one standing in the
center of the subway car trying to
read his paper marveled at the poise
of the only other passenger stand
ing. No matter how sudden the
curve or how swift the jerk. this
passenger was not flung from side
to side.
Pardon me-" he said, "would you
mind telling me how it is that you
are unaffected by the swaying Of the
train when I can hardly stand up
unless I grasp a strap"
Its simple when you're used to
it." he answered. I'm sailor and
my sea legs are as useful IN sub
way as they are aboard ship."-New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

"Sedentary work." said the college
lecturer, tends to lessen the endur-
ance."
In other words" butted in the
smart student, "the more one sits the
less one can stand"
Exactly" retorted the lecturer;
and II one lies a great deal ones
standing is lost completely"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
HartIand Man Killed by Train

Charles Lovejoy of Hartland was
fatally injured at the Hartland sta
ton Thursday afternoon about four
o'clock. Mr.. Lovejoy. who was af-
flicted with defective hearing. was
walking on the station platform in
the same direction as the approch-
ing train, which he did not hear. AS
the train neared him he stepped off
the platform in front of the engine
and in making an effort to get out
of the way, he came confused and
was hit by the driving rod. inf1icting
injuries that resulted in death. Mr..
Lovejoy was well known here and
the family have the sympathy of
all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
A Matter Of Sentiment

81 sorter hate to cut down that
there old tree" admitted Gap john
son of Rumpus Ridge. Kinda seems
like one of the family. so to say"
"Hallered memories. and all such,
hanging around it, as it were?" in
quired visitor.
"Eh-yah That's whur we tied
our children, one after another. as
they got big enough, and put their
first shoes onto 'em."-Kansas City
Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

Notice Is hereby river a..
OWNS appointments were r1sx.
rIoDaIe court within and
Eounty af kennebec on The .log|
cay OF August 1923, and said sa r
ou1y guaIIfied on said date. ~
10. NJ. THOMPSON OF An.,.
ministrator of the estate ~ vr,.s
NJ ~. ~ late of said Ausu.,.
OSCAR s. PIPER O, Ra,,.
lstrator of the estate of Ipss q
TOZIER, late of said Rentcn
EVA Il. WHITEHOUsE - w
executrix of the will a. AN
WHITEHOUSE. late Of saia u
deceased. 40
STANLEY n. DOUGLASS y
gusta, administrator of fhn 49,
OTIS j.. DOUGLASS, late ~
gusta, deceased. ~
GEORGE ID. BRADsTREFr
M. executor of the will OF MI
CHOATE. late of China. deca.
WALTER NJ. SANBORN ~ =
administrator with will annsxas
estate of LAVINA Il. PULL q
Augusta. deceased,
NELSON w. RICHARDSON !.
mouth. executor of the will ~ Y.
G. JACOBS, late of Monrnora
WINTHROP IT, NJ. Bowx,,|
Bangor. administrator of tha ~.
LESLIE L. BOWMAN, late ~ ~ ~
deceased.
FRANK A. TAYLOR Of y....I
administrator Of the estate OF I'M I'M
Fl. TAYLOR, late Of said yss.s
deceased.
WILL c. ATKINS Of Cad
guardian Of Scott W. Burns,si
Manchester.
JOSIAH F. SMALL, of Ii,..I
administrator with the will -
of the estate of ArYila L. ES,si
late of Litchfield. deceased.
CHARLES /. BAILEY, Of Wis
administrator of the estate OF =
D. Bailey, late of Winthrop, dees,i
NETTIE NJ. BEAN. Of Wat.rj
Administrative of the estate of ~
Worthy Bean, late Of WaterylI
ceased.
Attest: T. W. Leighton
Register Of Pronl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
o ug25Sat3t

PROBATE NOTICE-Notice L q
given that on the twentieth ~
August, 1923. Ralph c. Pots|
Vienna. in the County OF hea1
was by the Probate Court lol
County of Kennebec, duly apE1
administrator of the estate OF y
n. Whittier. late of Vienna, ID
County. deceased and that on ine i
date said Ralph c. Potter quannsl
and accepted said trust:
Attest: r. w. LE1GHToAl
Register of ProiAi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
aug1S, Sa t.3

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is n
ny given that on the seventeenih
Of August 1923. Elvia J. CIifoa
Benton in the County OF Kennd
was by the Probate Court @,
County of Kennebec, duly appsj
Administrative of the estate Of u
X. Plummer. late of Benton 10 l
County. deceased. and that on The I
date said Elocia J. Clifford qualiisl
and accepted said trust.
Attest: 4. w. LEIGHTON
Register Of PrObss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

"Knutley says he doesn't know
whether to marry a beautiful girl or
sensible one"
"He needn't worry. A beautiful girl
could do better. and a sensible girl
will know better"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
aug1S.sat.

PROBATE NOTICE-Notice is hs
given that on the twentieth af|
August, 1928. Ralph c. Pora
Gardiner. in the County Of ksansI
was by the Probate court Iof
County of Kennebec, duly spS
administrator of the estate OF Aus1
II. Whittier, late of Vienna, u
County. deceased. and that on TIE
date said Ralph c. Potter quaAat.|
and accepted said trust;
Attest: X. W. LElv1lyAl
Register of Proas1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
PITTSFIELD

Harry Mcfarland, Melvin Taylor,
D. P. Written and H. A. Scribncr
were among the Tittsfield people in
Waterville Thursday.
Mrs. William Helper of Grampian.
Pa, is a guest of her son, o. A. Wall.
of Detroit avenue. Mrs. Helper will
visit relatives and friends in Stetson
and Bangor before returning home.
Mrs. Ralph H. Thedford of Cali
fornia is in town, the guest of her
father, G. r. Pushor on North Main
street.
Mrs. Frank McGrath of Woburn,
Mass, with her four children, who
have been guests of her father,
Michael Conley, have returned to
their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

The United States is not the only
country that has fool examination
papers for the bedeviling of ex-
service men. One English soldier in
answer to the question. How far is
it from the earth to the sum-" re-
piled. II cannot say the exact dis
tance of the sun from tho earth, but
it is not sufficiently near to interfere
with my properly discharging the
duties Of my offlce."-Scientif1c
American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

Milton as a food being almost I'M
known in Japan, there has been little
inducement to the Japanese farmer
to raise sheep, and as result
practically all the wool and wooden
goods used here have to be imported
The government proposed to sub
sidize the importation of pedigreed
rams and ewes from abroad. and al
so the production of wool. There are
now only about 10000 sheep in
Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

who can describe a caterpillar ?"
asked the teacher.
II can. teacher" shouted Tommy.
well, Tommy. what is it?'
AN upholstered worm"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
aug1S.sat.3t

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice i D
by given that on the fifteenth t,1
August 1928. Mabel Van DYKE m
naan, Vermont. in the County q n
was by the Probate Court "a,
County of Kennebec. duly appol
administrative of the estate OF M
Lord, late of Vassalboro in said n
ty, deceased, and that on the sans
said Mabel Van Dyke qualified isl
accepted said trust; and on The \
GATE Emory o. Beane Of Augugu
duly appointed agent.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON
Register Of Pro6z|
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

Berlin is bedeviled with exacting
servants who will not work longer
than eight hours, so that a servant
is a luxury in a Berlin household.
This has resulted in great develop
ment in device. which will tend to
do away with the labor of maids,
and the vacuum cleaner. electric
washing machine. and other labor
saving devices are very much to the
fore at. the present time.-Scientific
American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

Governor ]. M. Davis of Kansas
frequently tells the following story:
"A man was driving across the west
ern part of our state, where the rail-
roads are far apart. He encountered
a native youth, Of whom he inquired:
How far is it to Goodland" The
youth replied: I do not know How
far is it to Oakley?' I do not know
What country is this? I do not
know Whereupon the stranger
said: You are not very smart, are
you" The youth replied: No; but
7 Amt lost ="
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

A shabbily dressed man was stand
ing on the streets Of Washington, D.
C. At window of a nearby house
a woman observed persons who were
passing occasionally step up to him
and pass some money. Touched at
this scene the woman hurriedly
wrote a note: Never say die" and.
placing it in an envelope with a two
dollar bill, went out and gave it to
the man:
Four days later. returning from a
shopping expedition, she was accost-
ed by the man, who said:
Here you are, lady-thirty-four
dollars. Never Say Die won the race
at sixteen to one."-From Every
body's Magazine for March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

Sounded Encouraging
Irene-Has he proposed 10 w
Eleanor-No; but he mas
gagement ring in his VOICE.
Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
aug1S sat.3t

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is
by given that on the seventeent |
Of August 1923. Charles L. AndrsE
Augusta. special administrator fa |
County of Kennebec. was by The
bate Court for the County OF KenN
duly authorized TO settle the estai
William f. Cahill, late of August
said County, deceased, and that q
same date said Charles l.. Anta@
oualified for and accepted said tn
Attest: X: W. LEl5hIoA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
Church Notices

Church Notices
Free Baptist church. Rev. E. L
Converse. pastor. Sunday services at
1890 and o'clock; Sunday school at
l1.45. Miss Lena Marsh, superin
tendent: prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening at 100.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev.
c. L. Wheaton. pastor. Morning at
1890 A. NJ; Sunday school at 11.45;
evening worship at 100; song SER
vice and sermon by the pastor;
prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7.3O. A cordial welcome extended
to all.
Universalist church. There will be
no services or Sunday school until
September 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01

Frank Weeks left Thursday for a
visit in Saco, where he will be the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Milli-
ken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-01
Euuene Fletcher

The many friends of Eugent Fletch
err will regret to learn of his death,
which occurred Thursday, after sew
eral weeks illness at q sanatorium
in Fairfield, where he had been for
treatment. He is survived by his
wife, Louise Fletcher, two sons. Earl
and Albion and one daughter,
Eunice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
FAWCETT, SANS BEARD,
Is FILM DEPARTURE

For the first time in moro than
a year George Fawcctt appears on
the screen In West Of tho Water
Tower" Glenn Hunters first Para.
mount picture, without any false
hair piastercd on his chin. lip. or
around his ears. This is n decided
innovation for Fawcett. who. In his
long career on the stage and screen.
has worn every kind OF crepo hair
imaginable. As Charles Chew In
Homer Croy's remarkable story, he
appears straight" as they say. For
this character Fawcett's grizzled
face was sufficient without any arti-
fetal aids.
"It Is n pleasure 20 be cast In n
part that does not require whiskcrs,"
said Mr.. Fawcett recently, as he
lelsurely put on his makeup. II
can make up for this part in IS min.
utes and Il usually takes mo moro
than an hour TO get on all the nc.
coutrements for tho character parts
assigned to me.
You have no idea how tired nm
actor gets Of false hair. / shudder
every time I read n scenario that
calls for n character wearing beard
| for know that I win draw that
part. / have trunk full OF all
kinds OF hair so that / am ready for
any emergency"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
HELP IN MOVIE WORK

In order that the series OF geog
raphy text films which they are
making for class room use may be
as practical as possible from II pod.
agogicai point OF view. National Non.
Theatrical Motion Pictures. Inc.
have engaged tho assistance OF the
junior high school classes of Hack.
ensaek. n. ].
when tho films are tried out In
tho class room. suggestions or ques.
lions arc invited and the educational
committee makes an effort to act on
these when practicable.
Tho pupils arc also helping TO
build the pictures in n more material
way. For example. when tho influ.
cnce OF tho gulf stream on the elm.
ate OF Florida was 10 be shown. tho
project was given 10 n seventh grade
class. Tho pupils made a Sand table
presentation. that II. n relief map OF
sand. which waa photographed and
viii DO animated on tho screen.
a picture OF tho Atlantic coastal
plain was also wanted. showing the
submerged part or tho continental
shelf. tho low swamp land covered
with cypress and pine trees and the
well drained section on which the
settlers built their homes. 4 group
OF children mndo sand picture OF
this which was also photographed
and which will be animated in the
Aim.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
ENGINEER MAKES
REMARKABLE
4-DAY TEST

W. F. olewine. railway engineer
q Buffalo. New York. who was un-
able 10 work on account 81 bladder
Inflammation. went back 10 work in
eur days after taking Alvlta tablets;
Il have been troubled for several
years with bladder inflammation and
when sent for Alvita was unable 70
work and did not know II l ever
would run an engine again. ] could
not stay in bed nights as I was
worse lying down than nt any other
time. have been up 25 10 30 times
IN six 10 eight hours. Forty-eighi
hours after began taking Alyita
tablets. / was almost normal and in
four days went 20 work and at pres
ent feel perfectly well. don't know
vha; TO say, in fact cannot tell how
] appreciate the benefits have de
rived from the use OF Alvita. / have
gwen away some to other men that
are affected"
Alvita tablets are scientifically pre-
pared from the wonderful alfalfa
Plant. which through its long root
sbsorbs the vital elements-lime, Iron
and phosphatos- necessary to health
and vigor. Alvita has proved espe.
sally beneficial in building up weak
sned. rundown conditions, and in
overcoming kidney, bladder ans
prostate trouble. a dollar buys a bon
a any drug observation-disclosures.