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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-02-10
VEGETABLE GROWERS MEET

The Idaho producers Union TINS
week held a meeting at Nampa, a
large number of vegetable growers
being in attendance. Reports of the
organizations marketing activities
during 1922 were given, but we are
not informed as to whether Frank
Wilson's eight carloads of spuds came
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-02-10

irru mas pSeu uIvu aSarriso yVsa.
District Court of the Third
IL District of the State of Ida
and for the County of Gilmore,
above named plaintiff.
action is brought to quiet IL
the plaintiff to certain real
situated in Gilmore County,
and described as follows, to-
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-02-10
WEATHER REPORT

Following is the range of temper
ature and precipitation at Mountain
Home, Idaho, for the week ending
Feb. 4, 1928:
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-02-10

Total precipitation -......-.---..-..O.05
w. H. MANION, Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Pay Gypsy Parents
for Opportunity to
Wash Face YOungster

Coming all the way from Indiana
and Illinois in two Dodge cars, one
a touring, the other arranged some
what like truck, a band of nomads,
dirty, ragged, perched on the filthy
rags and cargo which they carried,
with kids screaming and shouting,
and a dog barking, arrived in this
city Friday at about l P. M. and
stopped for a short time alongside
the curbing in front of the Colonial
theatre, while some of the party made
small purchases in the nearby stores.
Incidently, the tiniest of the dirty
travellers was treated to what. from
all appearances, was his initial bath,
when one of our local young men,
who emerged from one of the stores,
approached the eldest Of the tribe
and entreated him to allow the little
fellow to be given a face and hands
wash. 1t was not until after much
pickering and the final stipulati ton of
a sum of money, that the proud pa
rents of the child would allow the
little fellows physiognomy to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
DEXTROuSLY HANDLES TRUCK AND HEAVY
LOADS DESPITE HANDICAP LOSS One ARM

Driving his heavy automobile truck
in the crowded traffic Of the city and
handling 1t with the greatest ease and
dexterity, with his left arm gone at
the shoulder. Warren Fowler. one Of
Augustus alert young men has ex-
cited the curiosity and admiration Of
Augusta people and many visitors to
the city.
Handicapped about six or seven
years ago, when,a while he was en-
ployed at Johnson Brothers shoe
factory at Hallowell. he stuck tack
in his hand which resulted in blood
poisoning, and. subsequently, the loss,
after several amputations, Of his left
arm, he has learned to do many
things which even the more fortunate
are prone to consider too diffifficult.
or perhaps, lacking initiative, never
attempt.
Warren Fowler lacks none of the
qualities which stand a man in good
stead when he happens to be down
and out, as many of his friends can
testify who have seen him tackle the
most difficult tasks and have
watched illIll pcIlOIil HIS uutieS Will
out calling for help from others.
Fowler is now employed at the
Augusta Lumber Company. 1t is
there in the yard that one has the
opportunity to see him handling the
heavy lumber so skillfully and quick
ly. And it is no idle boast of his
friends that he can load a truck,
placing each board, or plank or what
ever the kind it may be, deftly and
quickly. sooner than any other man
in the yard. At unloading, too. he
displays the same ability, and it is
at this that many builders in the city
have seen him and maIvelled at his
| skill.
He is also clever mechanic and
| many are the useful contrivanceS he
| has arranged about his truck. He
/ has a convenient arrangement for
, blowing the horn by means Of his
| foot. When engine trouble develops
| or other car troubles, he often at
| tends to the repairs himself.
| He has made several trips with his
| truck, to New York state for the Au-
| gusta Lumber Co., and is often sent
! by them to various sections of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
No Trace of Three
Girls Missing from
Industrial School

The Augusta police were on the
lookout Friday for the three girls
who escaped from the State Indus
trial school at Hallowell late Thurs
day afternoon. Two of the girls were
said to have been formerly of this
city and it is believed that they
might come here, but no trace Of
them could be found yesterday.
The descriptions furnished the
police department of the three miss
ing girls are as follows: Annie Rey-
ner. Is years old, tall and slender.
with bark brown eyes and brown
hair; wore white sweater and blue
boomers. Gladys Crossman, 16
years old. tall and stout of build,
dark eyes and of light complexion:
wore light brown skirt, white waist.
dark shoes and stockings. Eunice
Holt, 20 years old, Of medium build.
with light brown hair, blue eyes and
fair complexion; wore white waist
and white skirt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Popular Post Office
Clerk Accepts Position
Augusta Savings Bank

Arno A. Bittues, stamp clerk at
the Augusta post office, will today
complete his duties there. and on
next Monday will assume the duties
of his new position at the Augusta
Savings bank. Mr.. BittueS came to
this city from Sidney, and complet-
ed his education in the schools of
Augusta. Fifteen years ago he en-
tered the Augusta post office as 4
mail clerk and has continued there
ever since. making a host of friends.
both amongst his fellow workers and
with the people of the city who have
had occasion to meet him at the Of
flee. Unfailingly courteous. he has
been greatly liked by his associates,
and they all regret that he is to
leave the Federal building. but unite
in extending to him sincere conGratu-
lations on the splendid opportunity
that has come to him and wish him
every success.
1t is most interesting to note at
this time that Mr.. Bittues enters the
Augusta Savings bank, on what is
close to the three quarters of a CEN
fury anniversary, of the date his
grandfather, Arno A. Bittues, became
an incorporation of the institution.
This. was "A years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Augusta Girls Sail
from England Aug. 10

Miss Katherine Holway. Miss Mary
Holway and Miss Constance Randall,
who have been in England for the
past several months, plan to sail
August 10 for home. They have just
enjoyed a delightful weekend at
Lynmouth in Devonshire, which they
found to be a most delightful place
They also enjoyed a weeks tour of
the east coast. From there they
went into the Lake country and their
last week they are planning to pass
at Edinburgh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

has been engaged in the New York
Mission work and completed his SER
vice there July 80. Last summer he
was at his home town. O'Leary,
Prince Edward Isle, where he con-
Quoted a mission.
While in this city. Mr.. Brooks was
employed in the cotton mill and took
ala active part in the Christian Mis-
sionary Alliance lere. He is about
IS years of age. lie is Il nephew of
the late Benjamin Brooks of HALO
well.
Before leaving for abroad. Mr..
Brooks will go to Old Orchard to at
tend some of the Christian Mission
airy Alliance meetings being held in
connection with the campmeeting.
His many friends wish him Godspeed
and every success in his new field OF
duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
ADJUSTMENTS

Picture at Colonial Scores-Moon-
shine Fight in "Scars Of Jealousy
Alabama Bootleggers Battle RE
venooers" in lnce Film
Current Reader)
The hazardous business of running
down bootleggers and the dangers to
which United States revenue officers
were exposed in the days before the
Eighteenth Amendment went into eff
feet are thrllingly demonstrated in
Thomas II. Inces latest film produc-
ton. Scars of Jealously'.
The scenes of the exciting hunt for
a bandit moonshiner in this picture
are laid in the mountains of Northern
Alabama. the feud country of the
South, where Uncle Sans depart
ment of justice men fought many
battles with the moonshiners of a by
gone day.
Filming Of these scenes was done
with the aid of a former United
States marshal, so that the incidents
in the capture of Coddg- Jakes, the
outlaw who was wanted on a charge
of killing revenue official, would
not be overdrawn. How successful
Mr.. Ince was in making the scenes
true to life is attested by number
of department Of justice men VINO
have pre-viewed the photoplay.
Scars of Jealousy is now show
ing at the Colonial theatre.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Promise of Warm Days
Fulfilled This Month

After a week Of more or less of dis
agreeable weather with uncomfort-
ably cold nights, Thursday, the sun
burned through the early morning
haze and the day developed into one
of midsummer perfection. Friday
dawned somewhat hazy and sultry
and the oppressiveness increased I'M
til noon time and about lao the black
clouds of a thunder shower rolled up
from the westward. II was uncom-
monty dark and after the shower
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
FOOD SPECIALS

Smoked shoulders to lbs, per
pound 12c, = lbs. compound o0c. 10
lbs. sugar 81 GO, lbs. scrap Goldfish
22oc. & bars laundry soap PC, at Her
som & Bonsalls.
Specials at the Augusta Food
Shoppe today are BURBERRY squares
&c doz., and pan rolls > doz. for .2,Jc.
A few specials at LandrY's Mar
ket for today: Pork rib DC. fresh
shoulder 16c, leg lamb yearling S0c,
loan veal to roast .JC.
Native broilers and fowl. native
green corn. native cukes. strawber-
ries. raspberries, blueberrics, qts.
string beans 2Jc. And few more
of those delicious peaches at soc Il
basket at Weber d HcWctt's.
Live or boiled Holsters at J. f.
Turner's today, also new turnips,
carrots, beets, 4 OTIS. string beans 25c.
melons for DC, watermelons &c
lb.. Varney's Prize flour $1.00, ) lbs.
rice 25c, dairy butter 45c, tomatoes
2oc ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mrs. Eloise Anderson, who makes
her home in this city with her sis
ter Mrs. John Everett, and their
mother, Mrs. F.. NJ. Totman of Fair
field. left Friday morning for a
months or six weeks stay in Chi
cago. They will be guests of their
son and brother, Arnold Totman.
While in the west, Mrs. Anderson.
who Is a dancing instructor, will at
tend a we'll known Chicago school of
dancing, getting some of the latest
and most approved steps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Palestine Mission
Work to Be Aim
Former Local Boy

w. Orville Brooks, formerly Of this
city. who has been in Mission work
in New York City for the past several
weeks. will sail on August 90 for
Palestine, where he will take up mis-
sion work for the Christian Mission
airy Alliance.
Last June Mr.. Brooks graduated
fl ON the Nyack (New York; lnsti-
tute, having completed course
which will fit him for the mission
work. Since leaving the school he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Fred simmons will return Satur-
day to his home in Worcester,
Mass, after a several weeks stay in
this vicinity. Mr.. Simmons has had
charge of the construction crew Of
the Hassam Paving Co. which built
the stretch of State road in Farm
ingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Chimney Fire

A chimney fire in the business
block at the corner Of Water and
Bridge streets, containing the Cough
lin drug store and other places Of
business, called t fire department
about 1850, Friday forenoon. The
defective flue caused the smoke to
all some of the professional offices.
The damage was small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mrs. Maude Stetson of Waterville,
her sister-in law, Miss Grace Stet-
son, and Mr.. Noyes of Caribou were
in the city Thursday and called on
Mrs. Stetson's uncle, w. c. Hawes
Miss Stetson is public school
teacher in Caribou and has just
completed her third year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. David Highly ard
William II. Cruise of Philadelphia
have returned home after visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton II. Swift, 43
Lincoln street for three weeks. They
had a very pleasant trip. passing one
week at Old Orchard and one week
at Lake Messalonskee, fishing and
hoa ting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

desecrated by the application Of soap
and water.
While bystanders were marveling
at the transformation that had taken
place in the little fellows facial ap-
pearance. they climbed back to their
perches on the automobiles and dis.
appeared in the direction Of Water
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

state when long distance trips are
necessary.
Genial and smiling he makes
friends easily. All admire him for
the possession of that tnCture of
good old Yankee spirit of sclf-suffi-
cheney and indepcndenCe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

broke over this city there was a vio-
lent and torrential downpour of rain
for about ten minutes that flooded
the streets and cutters too fast for
the catch basins to carry it away.
The shower was not accompanied by
the terrific thunder and lightning,
which the advance indications pres
aged, there being only an occasional
distant rumbling with one or two
nearer, sharper crashes. The rain
continued to fall for about an hour,
after which the sun again broke
through with the atmosphere con-
siderably clarified of it's humidity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Good FISHING at Lake

Reports are coming, that fishing at
Lake Cobbosseecontee is at it's
height. Black bass, white perch,
some salmon and some trout are be-
ing caught. Some of the salmon
weigh from three to seven pounds
The guides. Won Mason and Pinkham
,ort that they have conducted
pc very successful parties this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Funniest Five Reel Picture Ever
Made at Opera House Driving

Away Glooms
The "gloom- bug" which has infect
ed the mind and heart and very soul
of the pessmist for years and years
are sure to be destroyed if Mack
Sennett, the comedy king, has his
way. He has been spending the bet
ter part of his young life" finding
WAYS and means by which this infec-
ton can be destroyed and with each
of his big special productions his
doses come nearer and nearer. The
real "gloom" dispeller is at last
found in his latest five reeler. Down
on the Farm" which is released by
United Artists and will be at the
Opera House today. Sennett, when
he first began to find the remedy
! in despair for he found that
most people were pessimists, but
he has gradually wormed his ideas of
laugh into their beings that he now
has a following that numbers more
than thirty millions and with each
getting at least a thousand laughs
out of his latest sensational comedy.
the thirty billion laughs should have
at least some effect on the populace.
adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Dunton and
children, Richard and Dorothy will
leave this Saturday morning on the
steamer Virginia, for a two weeks
vacation which they will pass at
Boothbay Harbor as the guests of
Mr.. Dunton's parents, Captain and
Mrs. E. c. Dunton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Clement, who
have been in Florida for several
months, were callers here Friday,
being on their way to Bangor.
From there they will go to Temple
Heights, where they will pass the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mrs. Ernest Peck left Thursday
morning for her home in Cleveland,
Ohio, after a visit in the city as the
guest Of her niece, Mrs. Esther
Houston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Hiss Lena Shorey of Thomaston
called on friends Friday in the city.
She was en- route to Phillips. where
she will pass a few weeks with
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

James w. Jones of birmingham,
Mass, and his niece, Miss Gwen
dolyn Jones of Concord, NJ H.. are
guests Of George E. Jones, Winter
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Final Showings Today

The final showings Of the Para
mount picture. 1.-The Heart Raider"
starring Agnes Ayres, which opened
at the Opera House yesterday will
take place this afternoon and even
ing. The strong supporting cast in
cludcs Mahlon Hamilton, leading
man, and several other screen players
ofnote. This production, a melodra-
matte love story. directed by Wesley
Ruggles, has caught on in great
shape during it's run here.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Miss Hattie Nose Hall of this city
was in Rockland Thursday, where
she attended the funeral of the late
Arthur White Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Carpenter of
West Roxbury. Mass. and Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. F. Varney and daughter
Beatrice have gone to North pond to
enjoy a several days outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Franklin M. Hull, superintendent of
construction. L. S. public buildings,
was in the city Friday and made an
official inspection of the Federal
building in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mrs. Emerson Of 80 North street
has gone to Old Orchard to attend
the Christian Missionary Alliance
campmeeting. Mrs. Fish of Halo
we'll is also in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Miss Florence Penn will resume her
work Monday at the d. w. Adams
Co. store, after a three weeks vaca-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

c. L. Staples and daughter, Lillian,
left for Old Orchard. Friday, where
they will enjoy a two weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Mrs: e. n. Brownell and daugh.
ters. Genevieve and Pauline, return
ed Friday to their home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Roscoe Paine of Waterville was {
business caller Friday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Louis Littlefield. employed in this
city. will visit at his home in Bruns-
wick over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

Georgette Doyon has gone to old
Orchard Beach, where she will en-
Joy few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

after a short visit with friends IN
Bangor. They were accompanied
back to Augusta by Mrs. Ovidiu ana
daughter, Charlotte. who have aiso
been making a visit in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04

James Murphy and family OF Pros:
pect street will leave today for Oio
Orchard, where they will pass tae
next two weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26

the manse of the Presbyterian
Church was visited; the rectory of
st. James Catholic Church was
another point where Holy Night.
Silent Night was sung. Other points
about town were visited until long
after midnight when the company
re-assembled at the lodge rooms
where refreshments were served to
over twenty members and their
friends who had taken part in this
pretty custom. Accompanying the
chorus was FRANKLIN Marryott nnd
Ernest Bennett, trumpeters and Ed
ward Clinton, Jr., saxaphone. The
success of the affair was such that
1t will be made an annual affair.
At the Home for Boys, the usual
Christmas treat to the boys was
given. Those who are without par
ents or relatives were given good
things and gifts by the state. Hand
some Christmas trees were in order
in every cottage and the boys went
from cottage to cottage viewing their
neighbors handiwork. A chicken
dinner with all the fixtures was
given the boys. Every one of the
nearly six hundred were remembered
with gifts, and candies, orange and
fruit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26

Benson"
Benson inclined his head. From a
sideboard he took out two silver
spoons which he substituted for
those already set upon the table.
Anything else, Mrs. Howett?"
1.-THE table is now as 1 left it, sir,
a few minutes before your arrival.
Just after your arrival I found Jones,
the parlormaid-a most incompetent,
impudent girl-altering the position
of the serviettes. AT least, such was
my impression"
"Of the seryiettes?" murmured
Harley.
"she denied It," continued the
housekeeper. speaking with great
animation; "but she could give no
explanation. 1t was the last straw.
she took too many liberties alto
gether."
AS Harley remained silent, the old
Lady ran on animatedly, but Harley
was no longer listening.
This is not the same table linen ?"
he asked, suddenly.
why, no, sir" replied Benson.
Last weeks linen will be at the
laundry"
at has not gone yet" interrupted
Mrs. Howett. Il was making up the
list when you brought me Mr., Har-
lley's message"
Paul Harley turned to her.
MAY l ask you to bring the actual
linen used at table on that occasion,
Mrs. Howett?" he said. my request
must appear singular, 1 know, but
l assure you it is no idle one"
Benson looked positively stupid,
but Mrs. Howett, who had conceived
a sort of reverence for Paul Harley,
hurried away eXcitedly.
Continued in our next issue)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
ROBBERIES At MATAWAN

MATAWAN, Dec. 26-This Dor
ough is much wrought up over two
%robberies which took place here
either early Sunday morning or late
Saturday night. One of these was in
the First Baptist church, where
more damage was done to property
than anywhere else, and the other Is
the store in the Odd Fellows build
Ing, of which Herbert Citizens is the
proprietor.
The work OF the thieves in the
church consisted for the most part
in taking stuff to be sent to the
Baptist Home for the Aged in New
ark, from the barrel in which 1t was
packed and scattering same about
the building and tearing the Christ
mas decorations from the walls of
the lecture room. One can of milk
which had been packed in the barrel
had been opened and the contents
disposed of, probably one OF the
robbers having drank INT En-
trance was gained through a win
dow.
At Citizens store entrance was
gained by the way of the cellar
door. To reach the lock of this door
1t was first necessary to saw ava
part of the door then two other
doors were broken open and en-
trance gained to the store. From
the cash register the thieves obtain
ed SO in pennies cameras, fountain
pens. gold pencils and other articles
valued at several hundred dollars
are also missing. This is the third
time within twelve months that Git
tens store has been entered.