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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

brook: william w. BENT. Portland:
Lester C. Aver. Portland: Bi0n b.
Anderson, Dover-Foxcroft: Myron
II. Ridlon. Parsonsdeld: C. n.
Blanchard. Wilton;. Adelaide L.
Lambert. Portland: Harry +. Mer-
rill, Gardiner; George n. Atwood.
Paris. william b. Mahoney. Port
land; Margaret Currie. Saco: John T.
Quinn. Bangor: E. e. Buker. Bow
dom; Harold C. Cluff. Kennebunk-
port; Lena r. Jose. Portland: Ernest
l. Mclean. Augusta: Nelson c.
Hutchins, York: Thomas A. Ander-
SON, Pittsf1eld.
Justices of the Peace-Harold L
Haskell, Lee; Clyde r. Chapman.
Belfast; Albert NJ. Card, Alma: Joel
p. LeBell, Gardiner: Nathan F. Per-
ry. Pressure Isle: Frank I. Cowan.
Portland; NJ. L Durgin. Milo; Al
bert Greenlaw. Augusta: b. NJ.
Clough, Portland;. Georgette NJ.
Heughen. Bangor; Doris w. Ksyes.
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
COm'r. Thomas
Tells of Names
Advance in Line
Of School Support

I! Inc fact that Maine relatively out
stripped many of the other states In
the matter of financial support fol-
the schools, was pointed out yester-
day in n statement given out by
! DIR. Augustus o. Thomas. State COM
F., missioner of education.
| when Leonard p. Ayres
through the Russell Sage Foundation
! made his comparative study of the
! states and territories, Maine had a
rating of thirty-five." said Mr..
Thomas. Her rating on the five edu-
! cational components was especially
| good. Only II states were rated
above. 1t was the financial support
which contributed to our humilia-
| ton. In this we ranked 43 in ex-
penditure per teacher employed for
| salaries, o9th in average expenditure
per teacher employed, and 34th in
| expenditure per pupil for purposes
other than teachers salaries.
1T is interesting to note the i'm
provement in support Of schools
during the ten years from 1915. to
1924. The following table shows the
total expenditures for public school
purposes for the ten years from 1915
to 1924: 1915, $3,765, 7S2.76; 1916,
$4,1S, O17.S1: 1917. $4.256, O42 IS;
1918, SAIL, 26S.59; 1919. $5,176.6S5.-
80: 1920, $6.43S. 1888: 1921, $7,91S,-
2n.12; 1922, $S.769. 256OO; 1928,
5000, 652.OO: 1924. $10,5222, ti3322. 90.
"Other states have materially ad-
vanced in this also, but while we
have not the latest figures from
other states, the information at
hand indicates that relative thereto,
M tofr
of them and If a comparative study
is made again. Maine will have a
more noble showing.
Much of the credit for our i'm
proved finance is due to the peo-
pie of the several towns and cities
of the State who believe in education
and are yelling to sacrifice for it.
THE records of the several states
bear out the statement that the earn
ing capacity of the citizen is in dir
ect ratio to the support of schools.
In 1870, Massachusetts gave her citi-
zens an average of seven years of
schooling, the whole of the. United
States four and our-tenths, and Ten
Eessee three years. Massachusetts
had less in natural resources than
Tennessee, but the citizens of Massa-
chusetts earned a per capita average
of $50 per year, the citizens of the
United States $170, while the citizens
OF Tennessee earned SIG. The
amount of money which the states
put into education is reflected in
earning power. Neither the earning
power made larger expenditure pos
sible or larger expenditure for edu-
cation is reflected in larger earning
power. The latter seems true. Since
1870. Tennessee has advanced her
educational rating"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
WINiJSORVII,I,E

Maurice York was Monday a bust
ness visitor in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank =. Brown and
family Of Liberty were Sunday
guests of their son and wife Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Brown.
f. II. Studley and Cleveland Colby
of Monmouth were visitors Saturday
and Sunday of MIR. and Mrs.
Maurice Greeley.
Mrs. Alice wilkins and Mrs.
Glennie Brown went Saturday to
Augusta and Hallowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Tibbetts and
son, John of Palermo, were Sunday
George Dougie Is using his Tractor
to thresh grain for parties in White
field.
Mrs. Rosa Marsh was hastily cali
ed Monday to Albert Moody's in
Whitefield caused by the serious ILL
ness of her mother, Mrs. Nancy NJ.
Soule.
Miss Elizabeth Greeley, r. ~, of
this town. who has been employed in
the General Hospital. North Hudson.
has accepted the position Of head
nurse in DIR. Farris' private. Sanitor-
ium in Hoboken, n. J.
Mrs. j. p. Stilphen picked a
bouquet Armistice day of sweet
peas, candytuft and sweet clover
from the flower garden.
Miss Minnie Weeks Of Weeks
Mills was Monday a guest OF her
Aunt, Mrs. Glennis Brown.
Leon Sturtevant is employed by
George Dougie to thresh grain.
Charles Leighton was n Sunday
guest of his niece, Mrs. Edith
Greeley.
Mrs. J. M. Colby was recent
visitor In Augusta and HalIowell.
Mr.. Gordon, who recently pur.
chased the property known at the
Drake place met with a most painful
accident last week while saving
wood by gasoline power at Cooper's
Mills. the fingers of his left hand
were severed and hand maugied. Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
WINDSOR

A very enjoyable whist party
given by Mrs. Harland Hussey
Windsor Corner on Tuesday CIV
noon. fables to the number
three were filled. Prizes were
by Mrs. Leonia Hayes. Mrs.
Pierce, Mrs. Ruby Yorke. consa
lions were awarded to Mrs. Cru
and Miss Madeline Reed. Dun
the afternoon dainty refreshnss
were served by the hostess ass,
by the Misses Griffin. 1t Is plainn.
hold these afternoon whists an.
the younger matrons of the "
during the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Miss Goodwin
Chief Clerk in
&c. and C.. Office

Miss Olive +. Goodwin Of Eliot
has been appointed chief clerk in
the Office of the State board of char
tiles and corrections and has entered
upon her duties. She will fill the po-
sition formerly held by Miss Lillian
Durham of Richmond, who has been
transferred to Portland as field
worker for the board. Miss Good
win was educated in the Eliot high
school and Berwick Academy and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
ALBION

Mrs. Amy Wlggin Is confnea
the house by illness. ii
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Hussg
Good Will Farm were Satu'
visiting friends in town. ~
The epidemic Of scarlet y
seems to be under control as DO :
cases have been reportd for ss ~,
days. 1t Is expected that It W.
possible to open schools next =
daY. November "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
CURED HIS RUP1u|

was badly ruptured while lst
trunk several years ago. Doctors
only hope OF cure was an opfS
Trusses did mo no good. Ffnsw
hold Of something that quickly -.
the rupture has never returned. -
I am doing hard work as cal
There was no operation, no lost ~
troubfes ! have nothing 70 sell -
give fun Information about how "
md q complete cure without OPERA
you write 70 me. Eugene NJ Pulisss. ~,
pentsr. 1z3L Marcsilus Avenua
guam, N. J. Better cut out this pos's.l
show 70 20 any others who are rnps
you may saws q life or at least ~
misery Of rupture and the worry az
ger Of an psratiou.--Adv. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Radcliffe chautauqua for Dexter

nauciiHe Vnaut&uqud TOR OeSter
Miss Edna Hoffman of Washington.
d. c., representing the Radcliffe
Chautauqua who has been in town
for several days In the interest of
this three days Chautauqua has sue
ceeded in interesting 20 of Dexter's
foremost business men in taking hold
of the ChautauQua for the latter part
of July 1925. Arrangements are I'M
der way to have the Sunshine Club
take over the ticket selling.
Donation Day for the Plummer
Memorial hospital will be held on
Nov. "a. All Dexter people interested
in the hospital are urged to contrib
ute little or as much as they can.
Donations should be taken to the hos
pital but If the donor has no way Of
getting their donation to the hospital
kindly notify the hospital and your
donation will be called for.
Roy Bowden who is employed by
Frank M. Davis on the Newport road
was severely kicked by horse last
Sunday. DR.. A. c. Strout was sum-
moned and reports Bowden as resting
comfortably.
Arlens Keyte was in Dover Fox
croft calling Tuesday afternoon.
THE date of the next Boneka Club
meeting has been changed on account
Of other social affairs coming on the
night Of the regular meeting. Mr..
and Mrs. w. K. Penley will entertain
the club at their home on Park street
Tuesday evening, Nov. %.
DR.. A. c. Strout was in Corinna
Tuesday on professional business.
The Mysterious Ten will give a
dance Friday night at the Dexter
Club hall.
One of the most brilliant affairs of
the season will take place Thursday
evening, Nov. q when the Headquar-
ters Co., ;03rd Infantry will give a
military ball at the town hall. The
decorating committee have made
elaborate plans and good time is
anticipated by al.
Dexter churches are making elabo-
rate plans for the observance of God
and Country Day" Sunday. Nov. %.
DR.. A. o. Thomas of the State De-
partment of Education will speak in
Dexter, Dec. on Education"
November Is the Ladies Aid of the
Congregational church will hold a
fod sale at Hutchinson Gates store. |
All sorts Of Thanksgiving eats will be
on sale. |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Nominations by
Governor Baxter

The following nominations have
been made by Gov. Baxter:
Trial Justice. s. Williams, Gull
ford.
State Humane Agents-Josiah A.
Emmons. Rockland.
Notaries Pubiic-Haroid L. Has.
kell, Lee; Frank II. Robe, West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Katherine f. Brier) rendered vocal
solos, delighting the audience as al
ways, and like the other musicians
was called upon for an encore. The
closing number was a group of read
ings by Mr.. Shea. These he intro
duced by clever bit of by-play in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Dexter
Superintendent OF Fay and Seott's
Resigns

Superintendent OF Fay and Scott's
Resigns
Mr.. Charles E. Stone is giving up
his position as superintendent of
Fay and SCOTS Machine Shops to
seek a field Of larger endeavor. hav-
ing accepted a position with the
Linn Tractor Corporation of Morris.
New York. He carries with him the
best wishes of the entire organiza-
ton with which he has been so long
connected.
Mr. Stone entered the employ of
Fay and Scott at the age of eighteen
as an apprentice machinist. Having
served the full three years ap-
premiership, through conscientious
endeavor, worked his way to the
position Of Superintendent. Twenty
five years continuous employment,
lacking a few months, constitutes an
enviable record. Mr.. Stone leaves well
qualified to assume the duties of his
new position. His going will mean
| a loss to his associates and to the
| community at large.
Attention Is again called to the ia Ct
that this is National Education Weel
! and in as much as possible the Ma
ticnal program will be carried out II
| cur public school system. The en-.
| tire week will be "Visitors Week
Last year during Educational Weel
1870 visitors attended the school; thi:
year Superintendent Dean w. Rollin.
hopes to have many more. Show
your interest in the school by calllns
on some of the grades or classes thi.
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
BELFAST


Wilfred H. Walker OF Knox, a
farmer with a large family. was
caught trapping red fox during the
close season and brought before
Judge Carleton Doak on complaint
of Game Warden Frank NJ. Bailey.
He was fined $40 and costs for the
offense and SO for having the fox in
his possession. Unable to pay the
entire fine and costs. ne was released
but will report to Probation Officer
Fred E. Ellis. until he is able to do
so,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

which Mrs. Shea had q word to say
after which he read some most
amusing kilograms which he said he
had received from friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Gordon has IL children 10 supp1
He will not be able to do anytD1
the coming winter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

approximately one-half mile un'
der construction. Travel allowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

has studied at the Social Workers
school at Washington, d. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Thomas E. Shea, the famous actor.
who years ago toured Maine every
summer with his company. was the
guest Of honor at the Belfast Busi-
ness and Professional Women's club
Tuesday night and delighted the
members with his readings and droIl
wit. After the business meeting Mrs.
Shea announced that she had ar
ranged for six numbers which she
hoped would please. These numbers
followed without further announce
ment. The first was piano solo by
Mrs. Henry Smith. She was followed
by Miss Charlotte Knowlton. one Of
the younger. members Of tn. club.
Mrs. Dana B. Southworth, (Aiss
Hazel Doak). a guest. was the next
TO favor the audience. playing two
violin solos. A sketch, entitled '.rhe
Silent System" by Mr.. Shea followed
and Mrs. William II. wilder (Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Funeral IL James w. Wallace

Funeral services for James W.
Wallace will be held Thursday, Rev.
George c. Sauer officiating. The re-
mains will be taken to his old home
in Jackson for burial Mr.. Wallace
was born In Castine 81 years ago
and Is survived by his daughter, Mrs.
Mark c. Pease. his wife dying last
September.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-25
CLAIMS FALL
BROKE PROMISE
Said He Would Not Lease
Without Public Hearing

Oklahoma City, Feb. 25-Albert
B. Fall, former secretary Of the in
terror, made definite promise"
to Senator J. w. Harreld, Repub-
lican, Oklahoma, not to effect an
oil lease without first giving pub
lie notice of his intention. SEN
ator Herreld told a meeting of the
Republican state committee here.
After this promise Senator Har-
reid said. "the deal was pulled off
in a dark corner"
Senator Harreld's statement
caused something of stir because
it was said to be the first public
intimation that former Secretary
Fall had promised to give public
notice before he contracted the
Teapot Dome or any other oil
lease.
The Oklahoma senator justified
his action in voting for the senate
resolution asking the resignation
of Edwin DENLY as SECRETARY of the
navy by declaring knowing, as
did the facts, ! could not vote any
other way without putting the
statements of my approval on the
most crooked deal in recent Am
erican history. Denby's useful
ness as a public official was at
an end"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-25
SOLVE BURGLARY

Carson, N. D., Feb. 23-When
August Lang, %, New Leipzig
youth worth a scarf pin and wrist
watch as personal adornments at
dance in his home village, auth
critics secured clues that solved
the mystery of three burglaries
in New Leipzig last week, and
when Lang was arrested by county
authorities and questioned he. con-
fessed. The Hoerner garage was
entered and a few dollars secured
from the cash register; the Hertz
general store netted about SIS in
cash and the w. M. Shelton drug
store watches, pins and other goods
to a value of $50.
Lang taken before a justice al
New Leipzig pleaded guilty to pet.
it larceny and was sentenced K
80 days in the county Jail. AL
of the stolen goods were returned
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-25
Yellow Flint-H. A. Christoph, 1st:

Yellow Flint--H. A. Christoph, LIST:
Geo. Neubarth, second.
White Dent--L. G. Stewart, first:
Otton Anderson, second: Reunen
Koenig, third.
Yellow Dent-John Miller, Turtle
Lake. first; Grantham Bros, Wilton.
second; H. S. Solenberger, third.
John Miller won the sweepstakes for
corn. =
N. w. Dent--H. j.. Becker, hrst:
John Landgren, second: A. + Janke.
third.
Pop Corn-L. 6. Stewart, first: W.
H. Leroy. second; Henry Johannes
third.
Mixed Corn-H. A. Christoph, first:
II. A. Christoph. second; John Land
gren, third.
Sweet Corn--W. H. Leroy, first
Number Of Exhibits
The number of corn exhibits was
~. The number of fowl was 81 tur-
keys, geese, Is ducks, and l76 9TH
er fowl: Ii dozen eggs. Another
unique exhibit which claimed atten-
ton was presented by L. E. Lee. far
mer north of Washburn, who brought
\ large sign board about four by six
feet, on which he had the following
words spelt out with kernels Of corn,
Welcome to Underwood's Third An
nual Corn and Poultry Show. Feb.
1920" The lettering was all made
in uniform style of two rows of kerr
nels and around the edge of the
board was a border made Of section
of ears of red corn and inside OF
this border, to set it off, was an
other one of half sections of white
corn. Mr.. Lee stated that it took
many 'hours of night work to COM
plete the job and to those who saw
it in its imposing place on the stage,
readily saw that it must have taken Il
great deal Of time and patience to
complete the job. The Boosters Club
extended a vote Of thanks to Mr.. Lee
for the splendid donation to the
sh ow.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-25
MANY MUSIC
CONTESTANTS
;43. High Schools to Enter
District Tournaments

Grand Forks, Feb. Is. - Forty
three high schools Of the state al
ready have registered for the dis
trict high school music contests
conducted under the direction OF
the music department of the Uni
versity Of North Dakota. Professor
f. Fl. Wilcox, head of the depart
ment announced. at.
All of the seven district contests
are to be held the latter part of
March. All registrations are to be
mailed to the university music de-
paltment by next Tuesday, Profess
sor Wilcox said. Winners in the
district contests will conipete in
the annual state music contest at
the university during high school
week at the university next May.
The forty-three schools which
have registered to date are: Ash
ley, Esmond, Medora, Osego, Michi-
gan, Kindred, Grand Forks, Milton
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-25
SPAIN QUITS
ARMS FARLEY
Disagreement Over Tonnage
Allotted Is the Cause

Rome, Feb. 25.-Failure of agree
ment on tonnage caused a serious
break in the disarmament confer
ence, when Spain in open session
Saturday afternoon announced her
intention of withdrawing from off
cial participation. She will retain a
delegate in the conference merely as
an observer. Sc. +,
The question of SPANS tonnage
was discussed at length, but the
Spanish delegate. Vice Admiral De
Magaz, adhered to his government $
figures, which the conference eyoted
were too high. What the figures
were could not be learned, owing to
the air tight secrecy which the con-
ference maintains. ar
Chile, too, suffered a slight shock
when she asked for an additional
plane carrier. Captain Schroeder
Chilean delegate, fought for one
plane carrier more than one third of
the amount of capital ships, as pro-
vided, but his proposal was rejected.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-25
TWO KILLED IN
STREET BATTLE
Former Prohibition Agent
Shot Down in Kentucky
Battle

Bonneville, Ark. Feb. PA three
cornercd pistol duel-Sequel OF 4
prohibition officers raid four years
sgo-was fought in the streets of this
little town late Saturday and when
the smoke of battle cleared, two men
lay dead and third was under ar
rest on a charge of murder.
The deadmen were ". H. Wilson,
Sc, former federal prohibition en-
forcement officer. and Jess Wool
ridge. 80, farmer. Woodbridge was
slain by Wilson who in turn was shot
to death by Edward Woodbridge, ac-
cording to witnesses.
Bad feeling was said to have ex-
listed between Wilson and Woodbridge
as the result of liquor raid con-
Quoted by Wilson on the Woodbridge
farm four years ago, The men met
here and quarreled Both drew their
weapons. Witnesses said Wilson
trippcd Woodbridge and shot him to
death as he lay on the pavement.
Edward Woodbridge, younger broth
err of the slain man, witnessed the
Staying across the street. it was said.
and when his brother was shot, start
ed to the scene. Spectators declared
that Edward Woodbridge was in the
middle OF the street, when Wilson
saw him. Wilson Immediately OPEN
ed fire, it was said, but without eff
feet. Young Woodbridge then drew
his revolver witnesses said, and fired
several times at Wilson, who fell
dead beside the body of his victim.
Police who had rushed to the scene
arrested Edward Woodbridge. He was
arraigned before a magistrate and
held in $4,000 bond pending further
hearing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-25

discipline is needed if one is to carry
out this principle Of st. Paul. Lack
Of sclf-disciplinc is too often the
real cause that makes the farmer
discouraged and seek other fields.
Factory Work Injuries
Why work on the farm fourteen
and sixteen hours the day whilst the
factory people have only eight hours
and even less of work 2 = This is
again the way that farming people
are made dissatisfied and led into
the cities by some agitators. have
sometimes watched work in factor
les; there man becomes Il mere ma
chine. Factory work is killing the
mind of the larger crowd. If they
had to continue their monotonous
work, for fourteen or sixteen hours,
they would soon break down in soul
and body. How different the work
of the farmer He has his period
Of very strenuous work, but he is
his own boss. and he has such
variety of work that he can. without
injury to his health, devote to it
long hours.
History proves clearly that ma
tiOnS which went to decay and final
ruin started their downward way by
neglecting and despising the agricul-
tural life. This was the case with
ancient Rome; this the case with
some powerful republics and monar-
chies in the middle ages and in mo-
dern times. May it never be the case
with our beloved country. Let the
farmer more and more understand
the dignity of his profession. He is
the only one who in the mere nat
ural order is in partnership with the
good God. Who from the bosom OF the
earth brings forth all that which sus-
tains and strengthens the life of His
creatures. The farmer by his indus
try and intelligence helps God to
make the earth more fruitful. more
beautiful, richer in every blessing.
How much nobler his vocation than
that OF men who are degraded to be
hardly more in their working hours
than living machines.