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New Britain herald., 1923-07-23
Meu, Books at tie Institute

BETWEEN THE LINES IN ASIA
 MINOR by M, c. Holmes
 Miss Holmes recounts the chief events of the siege of Urfa during the winter and spring of 1920 and the work for the orphans that she and her associates carried forward during the two years following under Am erican auspices" CANADIAN CITIES OF ROMANCE
 by Katherine Hale.
 "Tmpressionistic sketches of Canada 1 meats and cannon, subterranean case ments, hidden tunnels and secret de- fences glimpses of historic land marks in Quebec. Montreal, Kingston, Halifax and Ottawa"
 EXTEMPORARY ESSAYS by Maur-
 ice Hewlett.
 "A collection of essays reprinted from various journals. Like those of former volume, Wiltshire Essays these also touch on many subjects" IMPR ESSIONS OF EUROPEAN
 FORESTRY by Ralph S. Hosmer JOSEPH CONRAD: HIS ROMANTIC
 REALISM by Ruth Matilda Stauffer
 Tn books of this type which are both critical and appreciative the spirit in which they are written is the first consideration. Miss Stauffer, one realizes. has profound sympathy for her subject that never degenerates into sentimentalism Her style is easy, flowing and not without charm. suggestive of the practiced essayist." Literary Review. MASTERS AND MEN by Philip Cue
 dalla.
 "A book of interesting essays by the author of the Second Empire" PRESIDENT OBREGON: A WORLD
 REFORMER by F. J. Dillon.
 Author considers Obregon to be the greatest leader of men now alive. In Dr. Dillon's view, he is the em- bodiment of destnys response to the question so often asked, as to how the great events of the last few years have failed to bring forth a great man." THE REAL CHINESE IN AMERICA
 by c. s. Tow.
 The secretary of the Chinese con sulate general in New York gives use full Information about the Chinese in the United States and refutes some of the islanders on that race which are current-especially the entirely wrong notion of Chinese thought and modes of life circulated by sensational nov els and films. He explains convinc- | ingly how these erroneous ideas start | ed his book should induce thoughtful | to help undo an old wrong."--Survey.
 OF IRON ENAMEL
 LING AND TIMING by Julius
 Grunwald and H. H. Hodgson rILLY OF BLOOMSBURY. A PLAY
 by Ian Hay.
 WHAT THE JUDGE THOUGHT by
 Edward A. Parry.
 Judge Parrys essays on O'Connell Rufus Choate, Abraham Lincoln and | Mir. Justice Maule are not only short but choice collections of . good stories. In all the papers of this new volume the reader will find the \ shrewd, genial, and amiable philoso- ohy of life that have made Judge Parry's work so popular among Eng ish readers.
 Fiction COMRADES OF THE ROLLING
 OCEAN by Ralph D. Paine.
 The rise of g. new American mer- ,hant marine furnishes the theme for his story of the adventures of three young sailors who were left alone in 'hattered hulk in the North Sea, and vho work the ship into port by sheer 
 ABOUT THIS TIME
 by c. l.. H. Lutz.
 "The publishers claim that Mrs. Hill is a writer of wholesome TO- nances.' Her story quite iustifies this haracterization." Boston Transcript. |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
ONLY ONE maine
RADIO AMATEUR
PLACES IN CONTEST

Only one radio fan in Maine-Rus-
sell H. Lowd, a student at Westbrook
cminary-qualified for prize in the
"all-State" radio contest conducted
from the Board Of Trade broadcast
ing station in Chicago on the eve
ming of May IS.
While hundreds Of radio receiving
sets in all parts Of Maine tried to
tune in" on Chicago, the reports
were to the effect that state was too
much in evidence to get clear mes
Sages.
Tho Maine Public Health associa-
ton announced Thursday that IS in
gold had been awarded young Lowd
and copy Of his report Of the ad-
dress has been sent to the National
tuberculosis Association in New
York which was in charge Of the ma
tion-wide test. Charles NJ. DeForrest
OF the National association staff de-
livered the address which told in an
interesting way the manner of and
the reason for the organization Of
seven million American boys and girls
as Modern Health Crusaders. Maine
is active in Modern Health Crusade
activities in which the State Depart
ment of Education and the Maine
Public Health association are CO.
operating. For the past two years
Maine is the only New England State
to win national recognition for its
boys and girls in the nation wide
Crusade tournaments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
Farm Bureau Work
At BELGRADE

Belgrade is the latest Kennebec
county town to realize the good
work and advantages of the Ken
nebec Farm Bureau. The womens
division and the mems division are
being formed, while the boys and
girls already have club which they
call the young Yankees" at North
Belgrade.
This latter club has 16 members
and five of the members walk over
six piles, each way to meetings, q
splendid testimonial Of the interest
being taken in the club work. Next
Wednesday the boys and girls will
conduct a moving picture show and
dance. The proceeds will go to-
wards their fund for their trip to
Lewiston. the middle of August,
when boys and girls all over the
country will attend. This Is the Sec
ond year Of the young Yankees"
club.
The women's division at Belgrade
on the road between the Station
and the Lakes has recently organ
lied with eight members. The local
leader is Mrs. Frank Pray.
The women OF North Belgrade
will meet June % to form a division
of the Farm Bureau.
The men Of Belgrade are already
securing members for their organ
ization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
SEAMAN WALKER
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
ON LARCENY CHARGE

William Walker. who gives his
place Of residence as Norfolk. Va,
was arraigned in the municipal court
Thursday morning, on charge Of lar
ceny of a sum Of money from Olaf
Seth H. Linthicum. Judge Cony
found probable cause and bound the
young man over to the Grand Jury
in the sum of $500. The money.
which amounted to $106 was taken
from Captain Swensen's clothing
sometime in the night, Tuesday.
while the barge was tied up at the
Hallowell dock, awaiting daylight and
high tide, Wednesday morning when
when the Linthicum was brought on
to Augusta, Its destination, Walker.
one of the seamen, was missing.
Through the effective work of the
Augusta police force and the CO.
operation of the Portland police de-
partment, Walker was apprehended
in the Union station at Portland on
the arrival of the Boston bound
train. Marshal Skehan and officer
Ramsdell went to Portland by auto,
mobile, Wednesday afternoon and
brought Walker back to this city to
stand trial.
Inc money Win SOHO 1llllo IIlOIS
than belonged to Walker was found
on his person when arrested. When
arraigned Thursday morning he
pleaded guilty to the charge. Cues
tioning by Judge Cony brought out
certain circumstances of Walkers
career. He claimed to have served
a four year enlistment in the U. S.
Navy, and to have been honorably
discharged. His nearest relatives
are a father, step-mother, and broth
err living in Allentown, Pa. His fam
lily are of German origin and Walker.
who is but % years old, said that
they were against his enlisting in the
U. S. Navy, and practically disowned
him when he did. Because of these
circumstances and never having been
in New England before his trip to
the Kennebec from Norfolk on the
coal barge Lithicum, he could not
secure the necessary bail and will be
committed to Jail to await the &C
ton Of the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
Report Filed from
Ward l on Cleanup
Campaign Results

Miss Elsie P. Briggs, general chair
man Of the Cleanup Week commit
tees, on Thursday filed with the
Chamber Of Commerce the report of
Mrs. George A. Ellinwood, chairman
OF the Ward l committee.
Mrs. Ellinwood and her committee
made a very thorough investigation
Of Ward l and took time enough to
check up the Clean-Up Week re-
suits accurately before making a
final report. Mrs. Ellinwoods COM
mittee reported places as needing at
tention on Jackson street, on Fed
eral street, on Child street, Valley
street and Gage street.
The places reported by this COM
mittee were mostly back yards and
vacant lots where people had dumped
their ashes and tin cans and this
gave a very cluttered appearance to
the different neighborhoods. The
committee also reported one or two
buildings in Ward l as being in a
very dilaputated condition and in
asmuch as these buildings are used
only for storage and a very little
for that, the committee thought it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08

ticularly in the school fair which
was given recently in the Grange
hall. The Senior play, VALLEY
Farm" which was presented in May,
was of especial merit and the class
raised enough money to purchase a
new piano for the school.
This spring for the first time Bel
grade High school has been repre-
scented by a baseball team. The
team will lose by graduation three
of it's best players: Edwin H. Kim
ney. the captain: Guy d. French,
pitcher; and Oliver w. Hanson, right
fielder. The teams schedule was
short. consisting of only three games,
and although Belgrade won only one
of these games, in the interest and
enthusiasm shown by the boys it was
a very successful season. And with
the fine new diamond on the three
acre lot by the new school building.
it Is expected that the sport will
grow in popularity at the school.
Principal Blaisdell was largely in
strumental in putting baseball on
the schools affairs curriculum and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08

from its ravages; free yourself from
its gripi Within a week you will be
surprised at the improvement.
Kellogg's Bran is not only a per-
manent relief from constipation, but
it is health food, containing mineral
salt: as well as other vital food ele-
ments that arc a necessity to human
life.
Eat Kellogg q Bran as a cereal, or
sprinkle it on or mix it with other
hot or cold cereals because it is ready
to eat. It is delicious cooked with
hot cereals. And, you have missed
much if you do not know the delights
Of bran mullins, bran raisin bread,
bran griddle cakes, etc.
Leading hotels, clubs and restau.
rants servo Kellogg's Bran in indi.
vidual packages. All grocers sell
Kellogg q Bran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
.HEWINS REELECTED
TO SCHOOL BOARD
AT WARD 3 MEETING

Leading his opponent more than
two to one, Frank HewinS was re-
elected as the member of the Board
of Education from Ward 3, at the
adjourned ward meeting held at the
Y. NJ. G. A. building. Thursday eve
ming. The count after the balloting
last night showed, that Mr.. Hewins
had polled 19S of the 2SS votes cast.
The vote last evening was two less
than that of the deadlocked cleo
ton Monday when a total of 300
votes were cast. John S. Everett.
the other candidate, received 80
votes last night, 10 less than on
Monday night.
The balloting last evening was by
written ballot with the check list
being used. w. H. Fisher served as
moderator, w. T. Johnson as sec
rotary. and a committee of three,
j. w. Beck. Mrs. Henry N. Whit
man, and Charles Paine, received
and counted the ballots. That all
might be within the room when the
meeting was called to order, the
"Y" gymnasium was the scene of
last nights session.
On the announcement Of the re-
suit by the moderator, Mr.. Everett
very graciously expressed the belief
that Mr.. Hewin's reelection to the
Board would prove of great benefit
in the conduct of the affairs of the
school department.. and moved that
the vote electing Mr.. Hewins be
made unanimous Mr.. Hewins eX-
pressed his appreciation of the
honor Of reelection. and his appre-
citation of the loyal support given
him. and of Mr.. Everett's unselfsh
action in moving for an unanimous
vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
You'll win the fight against ~
Constip patton with Kellogg's Bran!

It is wonderful news for every
constipation sufferer to know that
Kellogg g Bran guarantees permanent
relief if it is eaten regularly-because
it is ALL BRANi Two tablespoon
fuls each day; as much with each meal
in chronic cases-taken consistently
will work health wonders, driving out
toxic poisons, freeing affected organs
and allowing nature to eliminate the
waste in it's own way!
Think what this means to health
when you know that constipation is
responsible for a large majority of the
most dreaded human ailments; that, in
milder form, it is responsible for sick
headaches, biliousness, nausea, sour
breath, pimples, etc.
Get a package Of Kellogg's Bran
to-day and fight against constipation
and what it leads to! Free your family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to kennebec JOurnaO
Belgrade, Me-, June 7-Graduation
exercises for the first class to go out
from Belgrade's new high school,
will take place Thursday. June IA,
and very interesting program has
been arranged by Principal Blaisdell
In the afternoon the class parts will
be given, while in the evening Pro-
fessor Newman Of Colby College will
give an address on the subject, en-
vested Gifts"
The graduating class numbering
IL, is little larger than the average
from the high school and has a
somewhat unusual class spirit. The
valedictorian is Miss Georgia O..
Hanning and the salutatorian. Oliver
H. Hanson, who is also president Of
the class. One member Of the class,
Miss Jessie Mitchell, was absent
when the above picture was taken.
Aside from their regular school
work, members of the class of 1923
have been very active in social af-
fairs under the school direction, par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
CLOSER RELATIONS Between HOMES AND
SCHOOL OBJECT OF PARENT TEACHER CLUb

The object Of this organization. as
outlined in the bylaws. is to bring
into closer relation the home and the
school and to strengthen cooperation
between parents and teachers.
The membership in this club is
open to teachers, parents and friends
of the Smith school. and it is most
earnestly desired that every father
and mother of the school may become
a member. 1t is only through becom-
ing acquainted with each other that
the parents and teachers may obtain
for the child the best education.
After the business of the club was
completed. a short time was spent So
cially. Serbet was served by Mrs.
Erskine Noyes.. Mrs. +. w. Hillman,
Mrs. Henry Cassidy. Mrs. John Nelson.
Mrs. William Black and Mrs. Raoul
D'Auteuil, who acted as hostesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08

A number of the delegates to the
convention Of the Maine Federation
of Labor. which has been in session
in this city since Tuesday, were call
ers at the executive chamber at the
State House, Thursday afternoon.
Governor Baxter took his visitors on
a personally conducted tour of the
building, and expressed his intense
interest in the affairs Of the FEEDER
alton in Maine. The governor was
starting for Portland the latter part
of the afternoon, and invited the
members of the Portland delegation
automobile. President A. F. F.
Eagles and George A. Foley of the
theatrical union, accepted the gov
errors invitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
no invitation Of the Smith School

At the invitation Of the Smith School
Kindergarten Club, about 80 parents
and teachers Of the Smith school met
in the kindergarten room Wednesday
afternoon at $50 and organized the
Smith School Parent-Teacher Club.
Miss Ada Edgccomb was elected
temporary chairman and Mrs. Emma
Tilson, secretary pro tenn.
A committee of s. four members OF
the Kindergarten Club and four
teachers in the school. which had pre-
viously been appointed to make up a
slate Of officers for election and to
submit bylaws for adoption. made it's
report.
The following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. A. NJ. G. Soule; vice
president. Miss Ada Edgecomb; secre-
tary. Mrs. Percy Whiting; treasurer,
Mrs. I. B. Peters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Clair Minot of
Boston were guests over Thursday
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Tompkins,
10 Winthrop street. Mr.. Minot has
many friends in Augusta. who re-
member him as editor of the Ken
nebec Journal. He Is now literary
editor of the Boston Herald. Mr..
and Mrs. Minot are on their way
to Bangor, where Mr.. Minot will
speak before the annual meeting of
the Maine State Library Associa-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08

The annual picnic and field day
of the Koussinoc chapter, Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution,
will be held next Wednesday, June
13. at the cottage of Mrs. E. A. Hus-
sey. at Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
ChiIdren's Day PROGRAM

Baptism of children will be con-
Quoted next Sunday at the regular
Sunday morning service, 1890, at
the Winthrop street Universalist
church, Rev. A. Francis Walch, pas
tor. A very interesting Children's
Day service will be given in place
of the regular 1890 service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
FRECkLES
Now Is tho Time to Get Rid Of These
Uqly Spots

Now IL tho Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly Spots
There's no longer the slightest
need of feeling ashamed of your
freckles, as Othine-double strength
is guaranteed to remove these
homely spots.
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and apply a little of it night and
morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have
begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. It is
seldom that more than an ounce is
needed to completely clear the skin
and gain a beautiful clear COM
plexion.
Be sure to ask for the double
strength Othine as this is sold under
guarantee of money back If it fails
to remove freckles.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08

would greatly improve general con-
ditions if these could be removed.
Mrs. Ellinwood stated in her re-
port that she found Ward l this
year in a very good condition on the
whole, very much better than year
ago when she canvassed the ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
AUGUSTALOCALS

Councilman James ]. Clement,
from Waldo County. was in town
Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08

Miss Vera Houston, underwent a
surgical operation Thursday at her
home on Sewall street. She will be
confined to her home for several
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
LOCAL NOTICE

Drs. A. W. & v. Gay King, osteo-
pathic physicians, have resumed
their practice at z. Green ST., Au-
gusta. Me. Tel. 863 may3Odtf
- Dance at Windsor Saturday night,
June 3. Modern and contra dances
Tor all. Parking space, fine floor, re-
treatments. Popular prices. Forest
juneSd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
has attended to the coaching Of the

Belgrade High school has a full
four-years course preparing for coll
lege and is on the list of Maine Sec
ondary schools from which pupils at
tanning certificate rank may enter
New England colleges without ex-
animation. Both instructors, Prin-
cipal Blaisdell and Mrs. Una B. Shat
tuck have recently rendered their
resignation to take effect at the close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Megill and
daughter of Belgrade, were business
visitors Thursday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-08
Of the school year: Bon 3. y, "a q
very efficient and Ut d y
are a disappointment
and townspeople. -
READFIELD.

coRNER-The Rs go q
will give their play .Sni
toned mother" folIoyss 4 q
on wednesday, lns
rainy next evening.
The Dolores star., 1923-01-12
he Fellowship of Books
by EDGAR a. GUEST

ny EDGAR a. GUEST
care not who the man may bs
\, Nor how his task NAV fret him
Nor where he fares, nor how bis c,,o,
And troubles may beset him e''eS'
ii BOOKS have Won the love of him
, whatever fortune hands him
ne IL always own. when he's aIone
A friend who understands him
ihough other friends may come and 20
n ana some may stoop TO treason 49,
~, And season after season " h"'"'
me faithful friends for every mood
r, his JOY and sorrow sharing
fer r, old time $ sake, they'll lighter make
The burden he is bearing. ''a" (
On, ne has counsel at his side
And wisdom for his duty.
ana laughter gay for hours of pIav
And tenderness and beauty.
AND fellowship divinely rare,
>. True friends VINO never Doubt him
Exchanging love. and God above
VINO Keeps good books about him
The Dolores star., 1923-01-12
Death of W. D. Spyres

The funeral of the late w. d, Spyres
was held from the Baptist church Tues
day morning at 1890 o'clock. Rev. c.
l.. Flanders conducting the services.
The Odd Fellows attended in body.
The remains we're shipped to Joplin, Mo.
and were accompanied by his nephew.
w. Claude Hart.
The following obituary was read at
the funeral services:
w. d. Spyres was born in Lincoln
county, Mo-. Nov. 5, 1861, being at the
time of his death 81 years, month and
20 days old At the age of years he
moved to Wright county, Mo-, where
he resided until IL years old. when they
moved to Joplin, Mo-. where he entered
the printers trade and worked as a prin-
ter and reporter for 25 yeass. He went
from Joplin to v,neta where he worked
on the Chieftain for some time. On ac-
count of failing health he quit the news
paper and engaged in. the stationery
and cigar business. From there he
came to Dolores and engaged in bust
ness with his nephew. W. s. Spyres.
TaAre Surviving sistd hrs.. u hu
Hart of dolores. and HfDtker, Chs.
v. Spyres of Burk. idaho. besides many
nephews and nieces and host Of
friends.
The Dolores star., 1923-01-12

Dolores Lodge No. 1875. l. o. o. F..
installed the following officers Monday
evening: ]. S. Roatcap, N. G.; Frank
Weaver, v. G.; w. w. Sherman. r.
s.; A. w, Hoppe, F. s.; Eliza Pinker-
ton. R. S. N. G.; Perry Whestland. l..
S. N. e.; S. N. Lowe. R. S. v. c.;
Henry Boglino, L. S. v. G.;J. A. Cook.
w.; A. w. Austin, c.; John Garbarino.
Il. G.; w. A. Latshaw, .. G.; Charles
Squires, chaplain. VIM. Barrett is
Past Noble Grand.
The Dolores star., 1923-01-12
"KELLY'S KOAL"

A trial will convince you that we are
klling better coal for less money than
pu have been buying in Dolores. Try
hs ton or more and you will be one of
pr many regular customers. Terms,
Psh. Lump coal. $3.50 per ton deliv-
Id in Dolores.
Good slack. SO per ct. nut coal. 81. so
3 ton F. o. B. Dolores.
THE CoRTEz Coal MINE
FJ2 Harry A. Kelly. Proprietor
The Dolores star., 1923-01-12

The mild weather of the past week
put the hurry-up on the ice harvest and
it has been in full blast and a very good
quality of ice has been housed. Trucks
have have been busy hauling it to Cor
tez, and most of the houses in Dolores
are full. There may be plenty of ice
vet this season, but the fellow who has
his house filled has no further worry
along this line.
The Dolores star., 1923-01-12

The Stale-Joke Pest still gets Il
Cackle out of the Time when you Lost
your Pocketbook just as you Were
Starting on your Honeymoon three
years ago and Never Fails to Mention
1t. "A Good Joke Never Dies" is his
Motto, and his FavorEte Wheez.s All
Wear Whiskers.
The Dolores star., 1923-01-12

Cut in twelve and fourteen inch ice
from the river while the bees are buzz
ing around. was the condition in Dolores
the past week. The river is close to
the north side of the hill where the sun
strikes it very little during the day,
the nights are cool and the days become
quite warm about noon.
The Dolores star., 1923-01-12
COMING

u Masten Risley. Optometrist and
....igbt specialist. will be at the
ss.,hern Hotel Sunday. January ID,
r1uopday. January is, till train time.
a. !. your opportunity to get the
r..,. about your eyes. Crossed eyes
[ a MUSCLE troubles given special treat
,,s without drugs or knife. Plan
4. for consultation.