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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
PERSONAL MENTION

Ben JORDAN OK ELLSWORTH mas been
In town visiting his dauxhtAr and
husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry New
ton of Court street for q few days.
County Commissioner Henry
Croweli returned Friday from Jack
on business Of the Coburn Heirs,
Inc. OF Skowhegan.
Mrs. Harry A. Dinsmore enter
tanned Saturday afternoon the ladies
Of the Soap Club at her home on
East Front street. The afternoon
was passed socially and playing
games. The hostess served delicious
refreshments and q most happy
time was enjoyed by the guests.
The Skowhegan Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Club have planned
the following programs for the
meetings Of the club which occur on
the second and fourth Tuesday OF
each month. January the 22nd. pic
mic supper which will be In charge
OF the following committee: Miss
Blanch Jewett. Miss Marie Goldam-
mer, Miss Margaret Lessard and
Miss Doris Eaton: Tuesday, Feb. IL,
the president of the State Fedora
ton, Miss Mary Athlete Penney will
present the charter to the club;
Tuesday. Feb. 26 Mrs. Clarence T.
Hight, a member OF the Skowhegan
high school faculty win be the
speaker: Tuesday. March 3. the
speaker will be Florence E. Weed.
On the meeting Of March 25, the
nominating committee will be elect
ed. April the club will have a
guest meeting and supper. The an
nual meeting will occur MAY 10 at
which time the annual reports will
be presented and officers will be
elected TO serve the coming year.
Saturday morning two lads were
forcing the season 1t seemed to some
who witnessed their game of marb-
les played on the corner Of Madison
avenue and Water street in front of
the Sampson Drug store.
The roof of the lean-to on the
rear of the store on tho Island
owned by Walter p. Ordway and oc-
cupied by Clyde f. Decker. propri-
etor of the White Cash Grocery, fell
in Friday night because of the snow
being on the roof.
Rebekah Lodge Is to meet this aft
ernoon for the January meeting at the
home of Mrs. Gridley r. Fogg on Pleas
ant street. -
A basketball game which is causing
much interest is to be played tonight
at Skowhegan in Heselton hall between
the knights of Columbus team and the
Waterville Express. a team from Col
by College. The game is called at 8
o'clock.
A religious service was held Sunday
afternoon under the auspices of the w
{. I. L. In the corridor of the Somer-
set county Jail, Rev. Herbert l.. Mich
OILS. pastor of the Methodist church
preaching a practical and helpful SER
mon on the text "Oh that knew wht "a
might find Him." Hymns were eff
fectively sung by Mrs. George Currie
and daughter. Mrs. Harley Bishop. The
prisoners were most attention through
cut the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Antique Business in
Brazil Enjoys Boom

Rio De Janerio. Dec. Q ca. +. by
MaiD 1.-The buying and selling OF
antiques which came into existence
as q regular business in this city
during the recent Centennial Exposi
ton, has become one of the most
inInOi tant branches of retail trade in
the country.
Blackened and dented silver, mas
sive and ugly jewelry, decrepit furni-
ture, musty pictures and quantities
OF articles of nondescript nature are
being bought and sold at wondrous
prices merely because they boar the
crest. monogram, or signature of
some of the nobility of the erstwhile
Brazilian empire.
The trade was originally designed
for tourists, particularly Americans,
but it has proved Of unexpected in
terest to the BraZilians themselves
The new rich" are seiZing the oppor-
tunlty to lend an appearance of
dignity to their recently acquired
social importance, and some of the
remnants of the former nobility are
finding means TO tide themselves
over financial difficulties in the trade
OF antiques.
At first the antique stores occupied
inexpensive locations on the out
skirts of the business center, but
now several of them have moved into
luxurious quarters In the most ex-
pensive part of the downtown dis
trict. All of them send buyers to the
interior seeking relics of imperial
life on the old 'fazendas.' or planta-
tons whose magnificence disappear
ed with the abolition of slavery.
1t is ruInored also that a consider
able number of shops where antiques
are touched up and restored" have
come into existence here, but not as
conspicuously as the stores. and as
yet no one have veDtured to call
them factories"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Mrs. Libby, of Portland, Was So
Fidgety She Thought She Would
Fly

"For two years l suffered from
kidney trouble that made me run down
and weak. had such bad pains in
my back I could hardly lie in bed.
Housework was q burden. I was 50
nervous thought I would fy.''
This Is how Mrs. A. r. Libby, of
140 Washington Ave-, Portland, Me-,
described her co n ditto n before a
woman friend told her to take Mum
yon's Paw Paw Tenic. Now read
what she says:
AFTER taking one bottle of Mum
yon's Paw Paw Tonic, / began to
feel better. The pains in my back are
gone. ! am better in many ways. I
have gained Eve pounds in weight and
sleep better. Ny Homework is now q
pleasure and my nerves are down to
earth again NY husband noticed the
wonderful improvement and advised
me to keep On taking Paw Paw. I also
have given it to my little boy. to help
him get strong
Such q letter a. this should be
highly encouraging to other people
who are tired, nervous, run down or
are generally sick. It 10 really q
good fortune to be able to Just 70 to
the drug store, buy q 81 bottle of
Munyon's Paw Paw Tonic and gradu-
ally have an pains disappear. Why
don't you buy bottle today? Sold
at al frst-cIass drug stores. "There's
/ Munyon Pill for Every IN" Nun
yon's. Scranton. Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14

SO that I might not be observed.
could see her more clearly now. She
was that most symbolic figure in an
English households: a respectable.
elderly parlormaid. At least. the
light touched her hair and showed II
gray, while he wellstarched apron
stood out in stiff folds. What was
she doing? The idea OF SO respect.
able a servant standing in the drizzle
upon the steps OF a house at this
hour was preposterous. Evidently
she was waiting for somebody. Love?
Surely her years and her appearance
made that unlikely. So / thought,
though / we'll knew that old age.
strange circumstance, and peril,
never stand In the way OF passions.
Still she was watching. l wondered
for a moment whether she was the
accomplice OF thieves, and had grown
inpatient: but then she would not
commit the folly OF standing in the
full light.
! have learned this much in noe.
turnal adventure. that ten seconds OF
conversation Is better than an hour
Of observation. So I carefully re-
leased myself from the lamp and.
treading loudly TO draw her atten.
ton. went up the square. As soon
as she heard my footsteps, the maid
turned toward me. Her attitude,
STOPPING a little forward. was tense.
No doubt she was short.sighted, and
took me for the person for whom
she was waiting. As l came closer,
she seemed to hesitate. took a step
toward the house, then came back. I
was quite close now: / marked her
pleasant, thin old face. and the ex.
treme neatness Of her clothing. I
was determined to know what she
was doing here. and Prepared to
stop. intending to ask her my way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
MADISON
Georoe n. Marden

Word was received in Madison
late Friday evening of the death of
Geo. III. Marden in thu Bangor Hos
pital. Mr.. Marden's illness started
about three months ago with an at
tack of acute indigestion, from which
other complications developed. He
went to the Bangor Hospital about
five weeks age and for a time he
seemed to be regaining his health but
for the past few days failed rapidly.
Mr.. Marden came to Madison about
thirteen years ago from Millinocket
as head accountant for the Madison
Mill of the Great Northern Paper
CO., and filled the position until his
sickness this fall. He was univer-
sally liked and had the confidence of
both company officials and employ
ees.
Mr.. Marden was a native OF New
Hampshire and besides widow Is
survived by two sons Messrs. Charles
and Byron Marden. both OF Madison:
two daughters, Miss Ruth Marden.
we'll known teacher in the Madison
Public Schools, and Miss Esther Mar
den. who is student In the Boston
Conservatory OF Music. One bro
Their, VIII Marden of Millinocket, Mr..
Marden was a member OF the Ma
sonic Fraternity.
The waterville High School girls
basketball team defeated the Madi-
son High School girls team at the
High School gymnasium FRIDAY
evening by a score of 81 to IL In
holly contested game.
The Second Annual clam supper
under the auspices of the Methodist
Episcopal Church was served Frlda!
evening In the church dining, room
and was a big success. The menu
consisted Of steamed CLAIMS. clam
chowder. cake, coffee. and Dough-
nuts, cooked and served by the men.
The clans for the supper were es-
pecially imported from Orr's Island:
There was a large attendance ana
the proceeds will go to the church
music committee.
Mrs. Arthur Moore left town Sat.
urday morning to pass the week end
with relatives in Lewiston ana at
tend the Lander Contest.
The Foundation Construction Co.
laid off ninety men Friday and
leaving crew of less than fifty men
at work.
Charles Marden and Miss Ruth
Marden went to Bangor Friday al
ternoon being called there by the
critical illness of their father.
Miss Mildred Head left town FRI
day afternoon for Boston after pass
ing n Christmas vacation at her nome
in Madison.
Incleton Schenck Jr.. went Satur-
day morning to Bangor to accompany
Mrs. Schenck and infant son nome
Mrs. Schenck has been under treat
ment at the Bangor Hospital for the
past few weeks.
Miss Rita Hendsbee returned 70
Wateryille Saturday after visiting
relatives in Madison. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Amado christopher
went SATURDAY. morning tc Lewis
ton to attend the funeral of friend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
CHINA
East kennebec Pomona

East Kennebec Pomona will meet
with China Grange. South China
Tuesday Jan. "a. with the following
program:
Master China Grange: response,
Meta Nelson: flag salute: singing.
America: paper. origin Of the flag.
Fanny Maxwell The Significance Of
our Flag. Mrs. w. J. Thompson;
topic, The Resolutions For the Promo
ton of Permanent World Peace, d.
l.. Foster. Mrs. r. NJ. Jones' song.
America The Beautiful: roll call, re-
sponded to by each member express
ing how he or she stands in support
of World Peace; census; talk on
Permanent World Peace, w. J.
Thompson: closing song, Peace Sweet
Peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14

What
favote amueent9 The novelist replied Loading about great city
about would bed
crime
they willingly confde and enlist in their
hundreds
London Paris Barcelona New York. Chicago etc He has participated
night
slightly
darkness and which
which the daring peneate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
IN A LEGATEE'S SHOES

gested comfort within.
As went UP the square. I thought
that for q moment discerned q fig-
ure on the steps OF a house: then I
lost sight Of 1t, and it was only as I
drew close that ! observed 1t again.
The light from the street lamp
touched q white apron. 1t was a
maid. standing on the steps, and
looking sway toward the northern
end Of the square. There she stood,
and my old habit Of interest led re
to stop close up against a gas lamp.
combining my body with Its outline,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
DOVER OXCROFT NEWS

Ladies of G. A. r. Install

The officers of the Ladies of the G.
A r. were Installed Tuesday after
noon in their hall on North street by
Past Department President Lola 3.
Hayes. The officers for the ensuing
year are IS follows: Pres, Minnie
BIethen: s. V. r., Lucinda Warren
J. V. p. Sadie Warren; Treas, Helen
Sprasue; Sec. Edith Edgerly; chap
lain, Jennie True: Pat Inst, Nancy
Bearce; pianist. Alice Powers: regis
trar. May Jewett: Con-. Frances Jel-
lerson: guard. Lizzie Sawyer: "A.
Con-, Ina Caswell A. c., Doris Bush.
Word has been received from Mr..
and Mrs. George Sanford. who are
passing the winter in San Francisco,
Cal, to the effect that they are en-
joying q very pleasant winter there.
MIR. Sanford stated that he and Mrs.
Sanford were keeping house In an
apartment. and that they we're both
working.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Dexter
Mrs, Ann McCriIlis

News was received here Friday OF
the death in West Medford. Mass, oil
Mrs. Ann McCrillis. "a former resi-
dent of this town and whose death
comes az a matter of sorrow to her
many friends here and in this imme-
diate vicinity.
Mrs. McCrillis was the widow OF the
late Nathan McCrillis of this town
and resided here for many years
She IL survived by two sons. Charles
and Harold and daughter, Mrs
Emma Mooney. all of who resided IN
the vicinity OF Boston.
The remains were brought 10 Dex-
ter Saturday and funeral services
were held from the Methodist Epis-
copaI church Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Pythian Sisters
Elect Officers

A special meeting OF Vicfory
Temple Pythian Sisters was held
Thursday afternoon with a good at
tendance Of members. The officers
Tor the coming year were elected as
follows:
Past CHEF. Georgia Cunningham;
most excellent chief. Lila Gee: eH-
cellent senior, Sadie Murphy: excel
lent junior. Viola Hunt; NJ. of r. and
c.. Edna Dyer: NJ. OF +. Berniece
Miles; manager. Eina Cole: Guard
r. Maggie Reynolds; Representative
to Grand Temple. Hattie Hunt:
Alternate. Georgia Cunningham.
a special meeting will he held next
Friday afternoon to complete plans
for installation of the officers.
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PALERMO

BRANCH MILLS-WesIey MorreII
and family OF Weeks Mills. have
moved into Fred Geason's house at
the station. Mr. Morrell and son,
George. are engaged In hauling ium-
Der.
Mrs. A. T.. Shorey and Mrs. Tsucre-
TIA Varney OF Albion were at william
Osgoods Thursday. 4
c. L. Plummer OF augusta was at
III. w. Workings recently.
Mrs. Carrie Osgood In slowly i'm
proving after recent III turn.
Mrs. Sarah Worthing remains In
feeble health.
Il. r. Nelson Is substituting on r.
F. D. for Fl. A. Kitchin.
Mrs. w. s. Jones entertained the
Ladies'sAid Jan. II.
8. @. Estes has returned TO Colby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
/. UNITY
Surprise Party


very pleasant gathering was held
on Thursday, Jan. 10 at the home of
Mrs. Charles Fowler and her daugh-
ter Mrs. John Edgerly. when they
entertained small party In honor Of
Mrs. Gladys Young's s1st birthday.
Mrs. Young was invited to pass the
day and upon her arrival was agree
ably surprised to find friends and
neighbors present A delicious din
rer was served. The afternoon was
passed In social manner and ut the
close . short business meeting was
held and club called the Birthday
Club was organized.
Those present were the hostess.
Mrs. Fowler and Mrs Eagerly and
son. Master Jack. the guest OF honor.
Mrs. Gladys Young. Mrs. Adah
Knight. Mrs. Fave Packard and in
FAINT daughter. Ava, Mrs. Margaret
Palmer and daughter, Miss Rather
inc.
The next meeting will be held In
March at the home of Mrs. Packard.
in honor OF Mrs. Fowler and Mrs.
Palmer whose birthdays occur in
that month. It was coted to accent
new member at that meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
BELFAST
Funeral Of James CUNNINGHAM


Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon for James Cunningham. who
died at the home OF his cousin, Mel
vim Cunningham. In Belmont, with
whom he had lived for IL years. The
services were held at the home of his
niece. Mrs. Cecil Clay. Rev. w. +. Skier
rye of the First Church Federated Off
ciating. Mr.. Cunningham was native
of Searsport and was IS years and 3
months old. His wife. Miss Sarah
Pray. died IS years ago and he Is sur
vived by one sister. Mrs. Howard b.
Tyler of South Brewer; four nephews,
Is. II. Mudgett of Belfast. Albert NJ.
Mudgett of Bangor. George T.. Bowen
Of Searsport and Mark DolloH of Bel
fast: two nieces. Mrs. Belle McNulty
of Boston and Mrs. Clay Of Belfast;
and by a grandniece, Mrs. y. II. Small
Of Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
S. s. Elects Officers

The Congregational Sunday school
have elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: superintendent. o.
l. Evans; assistant superintendent.
Mrs. l.. X. Lee; secretary and treas
urer. Aida Brown: pianist, Arlene
Weed; superintendent of primary
grades, Mrs. T.. NJ. Kitchen: superin-
tendent OF cradle roll. Mrs. A. l.. Gil
man: superintendent home depart
ment. Mrs. w. NJ. Stewart; chorister,
w. NJ. Stewart
Hon. John Francis Sprague is in
Augusta for few days. Mr.. Sprague
delivered paper entitled THE Joan
OF Arc Of Maine" before an Augusta
club Tuesday.
1t is understood that one of the
large electric companies Of Maine are
contemplating the running of an cleo
trio line across the national guards
rifle range, which IL located on Pine
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
kineo Trust Co. To Have Up To Date
Burglar Alarms o.

Regular up to date burglar alarms
are soon to be installed in the Kineo
Trust company and the Piscataquis
Savings bank in this town. At re-
cent meeting Of the directors OF the
two organizations It was decided that
something OF this sort was needed,
and that with the large business that
the two banks are doing IL would not
only be unsafe but a matter Of poor
business TO get along without some
kind Of an alarm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Jap Priests to Care
For Living First

Toxic. Dec. s CA. p. by Mai)-The
priests OF the Howanji temples in
Toxic and Kioto have ADOPTED a
revolutionary policy, deciding that In
future their services will be given
to the living instead of to the dead.
From days immemorial the first
duty OF the priests OF these temples
has been to care for the dead and to
preside at funeral services. Hereafter.
however. they will devote them
selves to the social welfare of the
people.
This is a significant change I'm the
BuddhistNpolicy in Japan ard may
Ievolutionlze, In the opinion Of peo-
pie here. the whole world of Bud
dhism. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Bethany ChiIdren's Party

The children's room at the Beth
any Baptist church was the scene t'ri-
day afternoon OF a pretty party when
the children Of the primary department
aud the cradle roll were given a party
by the superintendent OF that depart
ment. Mrs. Gridley II. Fogg. who was
assisted by Miss Mildred Lancaster. a
teacher. Although the day was stormy
and the walking very bad. there was a
large number OF little people and their
mothers In attendance.
The following program was delight
fully carried out: Welcome" James
Stinchneld. Elizabeth Stanwood and
Edith Thomas: recitation. Cherry
Jackson: recitation. Edwin Lord; reci-
tation. Anne Luella Cleveland; piano
duet. I.ynnette Mantor and Evelyn Tay-
Tor; monologue. GIennis n. Haines in
costume: vocal solo. Elizabeth stan
wood: piano solo, Barbara witham:
vocal solo, AMargaret Gates. accempa-
MED by her mother. Mrs. Tracy Gates.
Between the numbers on the program
and at the close Of the program games
were played and the little people had 4
Jolly good time directed by Mrs. Fogg.
who served delicious ice cream and
fancy waters. The party was not only
entoyed by the children but also by the
mothers who We're guests. II was .
most delightful AFFAIR in every detail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14

r STOPPED in a dark street. the
i name Of which did not know.
as in the distance l heard a clock
strike. 1t vas . single stroke COM
ing from q church near by. Consult
ing my watch. I found that 1t was
half-past two. I hesitated. for the
night was unpleasant: It was rather
cold, and a powdery rain fell steadi.
ly, making the pavements shine
under the street lamps. On such n
night as this, reflected. was hard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
More Unemployed as
Irish Army Lessons

Dublin. Dec PA. p. by MaiD-
Unemployment has been Increased in
ireland as result of the demohiliza-
ton of hundreds of officers and near
~ 10000 men by the Free State array.
President Cosgrave has appealed
TO employers to reinstate their men
who joined the Free State army when
the authority Of the state was chai-
lenged by the supporters of De VAL
era He also aslag that fair pro-
portion of vacancies be set aside for
men who rendered service to the ma
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Fors;an Bread Cheaper

Kronach. Upper Franconia, Dec. e6
"a. p. by Maill-Some business
concerns have brought bread into
Kronach from Czechoslovakia for the
purpose of supplying their own
workmen. being able to save one
is coming across the Czechoslovakian
border at many points since the er-
change collapse in Germany upset
prices. - sss,' -
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Town Improvement
Society Meeting

The first meeting Of 1924 of the
Town Improvement Society was held
Friday afternoon. in the parlors of
the Public Library with the presi /.
dent, Mrs. Florence Waugh Daf,fort1
presiding. The report Of the last
meeting was read by the secretary
Mrs. Elva G. Greene. who also read
a letter from the Cross Pacth Com
munity thanking the society for the
four dollars and fifty cents sent at
Christmas and which told Of the
Christmas entertainment and Santa
Claus visit at the Community house.
The secretary also read letter from
the Kennebec Union OF Clubs which
stated that the union was pleased
to know that the club winshed to
unite with the union and invited the
members to attend the May meeting
to be held at Wtnslow.
The president, Mrs. Danforth spoke
briefly OF the mid-wfnfer meeting
which was held WEDNESDAY at Lew
iston ana SPOKE OF Ihe nne IepoI.s
given by the clubs IN the state ana
said that all OF the CLUBS. even those
with small membership. were put
ting things across ana really DONG
things which are for the improve
ment OF their communities. MISS
Gertrude s. Weston. representative
on the District Nurse committee re-
ported the work OF the Dlstric.
Nurse. Miss Annabel Lancaster ior
the past month and also expiaInea
the loan closet ana mentioned WIN
appreciation the work or the girls IN
the Home Economic department. VINO
under the direction or the supervisor
OF that department MISS ENel. ,,t
Bridges. made eleven chlidren nlsm.
gowns to be used on cases wnene
Miss Lancaster Is empioyeo WHO hatb
not suitable garments. M's. Danio' ~
spoke or the federateo nses tn n
the Town Improvement Society, The
Women's Club and Sorosis which -
to he held soon. and also or the
flTtnUHy Idttt "HiSh s'o ~NN''~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
ar.w..er's Visit Postpo ned

Word was reCelVeU ITUII1 Ns1IPTI e
Brewster, who was to speak IN
Skcwhegan Friday evening, Jan. ~.
under the auspices of the men of the
bethany Baptist Sunday school class
that because of the Chapman Con-
cert occurring on that evening, Mr..
Brewster would postpone his visit
to kowhegan and will come at some
date to be announced later. either
in February or March.