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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-17
Squirrel Makes Nest Of Carriers

The mystery of the disappearance
of girls gartcrs, which has for
some time perplexcd the people Of
Meissen. in SaXony. has just been
satisfact orily cleared up. says the
Central News Berlin correspondent.
For several weeks past the girl
frequently complained to her father
that when she awoke in the morning
she found her silk carriers had dis
appeared.
Her father was unable to find any
trace Of burglars about the house,
and he was~comp!etclv baHied.
But he bought her. new garters
every time one pair Disappeared
and then had her bedroom door
locked and bolted on the inside when
she retired for the night.
still the gartcrs disappeared. and
n detective remained hidden in the
girls bedroom throughout one night.
At dawn the secret was revealed.
for squirrel came through the tiny
bedroom window. which had been
left ajar. made straight for the girls
clothes. seized orc garter. went back
through the window. and in two
minutes returned for the second
garter.
A search was made afterwards on
the roof. and there at spot where
the large bough Of tree actually
touched the states the police came
across the squirrels nest. which had
Teen made. among other materials,
or ~ carriers. torn to shreds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-17
GAME SEASON
OPEN IN EIGHT
Maine COUNTIES

The big game season in Maine Is
on. Yesterday morning one hour
after day break it became lawful to
hunt deer in the counties Of Aroos-
too,:, Hancock, Washington, Frank
lin. Oxford. Penobscot, Piscataquis
and Somerset until one hour before
sunset on November 80.
In the other counties OF the state
the law goes Off deer an hour after
sunrise on November l and the sea-
son closes at the same time as in
the eight northern counties.
Reports from Northern Maine are
that deer are plentiful this year and
that there are an abundance Of part
ridge. Hunters going north have a
good chance Of landing a bear, too.
Evidences that the hunting season
was near have been shown in Water.
Vile for some little time. The stores
have all displayed various kinds Of
rifles, ammunition and camping equip
ment and one enterprising clothing
store has bright vermillion macki-
nav on display.
Hunters from this vicinity do not
plan to make their annual perigrina-
tons northward until after the first
OF November. A few cold snaps ana
d OL SIiO" 6ctS tu0 OlOOu
ling and then the parade starts.
Weather as warm as it has been SO
far means that game will not keep
in good condition for shipment and
that deters the hunter VINO always
likes to exhibit his kill in the home
town.
No hunter is allowed more than
two deer and before sending the ami
NAL or animals home they must be
inspected and tagged by an officer
designated for that duty.
The following bulletins on hunting
conditions have been issued by the
Maine Central Railroad:
Moosehead Lake Region-Deer re-
ported plentiful. Partridge shooting
good. Bears seen frequently. Ground
wet, not many leaves. Quiet travel
ling. Season on partridge now open;
on deer. Oct. IL.
Rangeley and Kennebago region
Deer and partridge reported plenti-
full. Foliage still quite heavy. Sea-
son on partridge now open; deer.
October 16.
Upper Kennebec region-Deer and
bear reported plentiful. Partridge
shooting fair. Foliage thinning out
rapidly. Season on partridge now
open: on deer. Oct. IL.
Washington county-Deer and
partridge reported plentiful. Ground
moist. Foliage still quite thick. Sea-
son on partridge now open; on deer
Oct. 16.
Bangor and Aroostook territory
Deer and partridge reported plenti-
full. Foliage thinning rapidly. Sea-
son on partridge now open: on deer,
Oct. 16.
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W|NSLOW

Mrs. Charles Murray of Benton.
Mrs. Arthur Trafton of Fairfield
and Mrs. Joseph ellis Of Winslow
were recent guests of Mrs. Ida Chap
man.
w. T. Reynolds has returned from
a business visit in Augusta.
The Winslow high school boys will
play with the Oak Grove team at
Oak Grove Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Borden, who
have been passing come weeks with
her sister, Mrs. Frank Pooler, are
living in the Bragg house at North
Vassalboro.
Mrs. Katie Cushman was a visitor
in North Vassalboro Thursday.
Felix Brucho and family, who have
been living on the farm Of Mrs. Ros-
sic Roundy on the Reynolds road.
have rented Joel Wixens place, and
are living there. Mr.. Wixon reserves
the privilege Of staying there If he
wishes.
Cards have been received in town
from Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison T.
Drummond. announcing the marriage
OF their daughter. Helen Virginia. to
Herbert William Huy. Saturday. Oct
II. at Cambridge. Mr.. and Mrs. Huy
will be at home after Dec. 1. at IS
Elm Road. Newtonville, Mass,
Mrs. Winton Abbott Of waterville
Is visiting her mother. Mrs. Will Nc
Caslin for few days.
Mrs. Walter Ellis Of Unity was A.
business caller in town Wednesday.
The Hollingsworth and Whitney
sulphite mill had to be closed while
the water ran to waste through the
hole in the dam, caused by the sind.
den rise OF water in the September
storm: the cofferdam is- nearly built
ana the mil! Is now running. Trucks
and teams have been hauling roci,s
from all directions to the ca ster1v
slde OF the river, and about 40 car.
ioads OF rock have been dumped FOR
use on the westerly side. Nearly ali,
the rocks are ready now and the raai
dam Will soon be under construction
Aoout 90 men are engaged in the
work. and it will probably faka
month more to complete the dam
Mrs. Charles Thomas went to Cur-
ton on business Thursday.
MIS-. Janet Randall, who Il stav,r.
at charles Thomas's at present. caiIe
C cI On her SON. Bernard Randall in
Miss Madeline ReynoIds ..
a little visit AoAne On
Miss Priscilla Clark nas.ed xs
nesday night with Miss Harrsa.
Pearce at Coburn Cottage. 'e'
curtis Fullerton OF East Rostor
was caller in town Thursday on b.s
way NJ from Franklin back to Boston
r.t Ms randolph Chamberlain ha.
returned to her home In Pror;s.. as
~. l.. after a visit with Mr.. ana A..
George Getchell. ana MRS
t., Jonn Madison Of SomerviIIe ,f...
- T.s'ting Arthur Reynolds.
MIS-. Charles Dyer Of Clinton c.,,e,
on her daughter, Mrs. Merton Thnreu
as yesterday. Anoine
Mrs. Georgia Pooler assisted IN the
1000 sale at Arnold's yesterday '
George Getchen IL serving AZ furor
AT Augusta in the supreme court.
Twelve members of the farm hu.
reau met Thursday and enjoyed a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-17

been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. I'm
know, have returned to their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Warren, who
are employed at North Vassalboro,
passed the week lend at their home.
Mrs. NJ. L. Sabin. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Clark Of
lockwood has returned home.
Albert Brown is visiting friends
and relatives in Fairfield.
Mrs. Georgianna Hamilton of Mas
sachusetts and her aunt. Mrs. Potter
We're callers of Louis Marcia Monday.
Mrs. Nettie Boston of Skowhegan
is visiting Mrs. Lucy Tlbbetts.
Miss Mary Gerard. who is en-
ployed in ,Winslow passed Sunday
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ L. Sabins. Azelia
Taylor and Joseph Gerard were callers
of Mr.. Sabin's sister, and husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Libby of Shawmut.
Friends Of r. Z. Greene were
grieved to know Of his death. which
occurred at his home in Waterville
Thursday last.
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COBURN NOTES

Dr. Alan X Foster spoke to the stu
dents in chapel yesterday morning on
the subject Of walter Johnson the
Man" Or. Foster told of the respect
that is held for Walter johnson. the
greatest baseball pitcher Of all time
He told the students that although
Johnson played for n losing team Tor
Is wears he was always loyal to mis-
team and never shirked his duty. FL
nally. he said. Johnson received his re-
ward at the end Of Il years by winning
n worlds championship. But he said
that It was not his pitching alone that
made him the idol of all the country.
but the way he worked for his team
AS Or. Foster said. it is not waiter
johnson the pitcher that everybody ad-
mires, but Walter Johnson the man.
There will be a Halloween party AZ
the cottage this evening. The party
will be given by the girls of the cottage
and they will invite> their friends as
we'll as the faculty.
There will be no regular social IN the
gym this evening.
Miss Frances Holt. sister OF Gather
inc Holt, was visitor at Coburn the
last few days.
There will be football rally today
after chapel the purpose being to prac-
tice cheers for Saturdays game.
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|Red Cross Speaker
Talks to Mems
division at Colby

mr. Thomas r. Green. National d.
,s,or Of the Speaking Service of the
American Red Cross Association, adj
crossed the members Of the Mems
division II Colby College yesterday
morning during the chapel service.
n Green was introduced by Presi-
d,nt Roberts and his talk took the
entire chapel period.
Dr.. Green pointed out the necessity
NJ The continuance of the service
which the American Red Cross is
giving and said that the organization
! cannot stop II It wanted to and would
not stop II II could. He told Of the
work which was being carried on
With tho wounded soldiers, nearly
| 1900 Of them being cared for by the
i.ociatlon.
The speaker stated that the Red
Gross was an organization which
would never cease Its work OF mercy
land loving kindness In time Of war.
|psstilence. famine or food as 1t was
International in character and treat
III an alike. DR.. Green took a rap
b, the politicians of this country
when he stated that it was the poll
texans who were keeping this nation
lfpm the League OF Nations and the
|Wcrld Court: as II had been the
Greatest desire OF Presidents Will
Fan Harding and Coolidge to see
America In some world league.
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Colby Graduate Is
English Instructor r,
N Northeastern u.

m.,,.v G. Estes OF Palermo, a
s sss,. from Colby College with the
sf,a gao ~ 1928, has been appointed an
tae 'n ~ In English at the North
hs s.,r University in Boston. Mr..
,s.. i. also giving some work In
fA, ,soioev and conducting a series
,.s,n.rirnsnts using the Case meth.
y ' asersin he brings into actual
% , s" The theories Of applied psy-
..asv Mr.. Estes has also been
a,J, TO the Board OF Advisors
| " he members Of the freshman
klia u AZ r.+.. mo.
..,minent in student activities. He
y. ,rtiye In debating and the work
!" NO Colby Y. NJ. C. A. During his
s.o T hs served as an assistant In
IN. department OF Psychology and
|,.s YEAR returned to the college to
. ~, "a assistant librarian. He Is a
,.mbsr OF the Alpha fraternity.
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univer.ali.t Mems Club Meets

The Mems club Of All Souls Uni
versalist church held its regular
meeting Wednesday evening in Muir
ray vestry. There was a good at
tendance and very enthusiastic
meeting was held. DIR. r. j. Mooney,
pastor Of the Universalist Church of
the Good Shepherd Of Fairfield, was
the speaker of the evening and he
delivered a very stirring and power
full address that was deeply appreci-
ated by all who were so fortunate as
to be present to hear it.
The club passed favorably upon
three names that were presented for
membership. 1t also decided to
change Its meeting nights from the
first and third Wednesdays to the
first and third Thursdays of each
month. The committee on Laymen's
Sunday reported and it was decided
to have Layman's Sunday at a later
date. arrangements to be left in the
hands of the committee in charge.
The club passed a vote endorsing
the proposal that the church be
shingled and pledged responsibility
to the house committee in meeting
the expense. One attempt to raise
the needed funds will be made at
some future date to be decided by the
committee in charge. This will be
an illustrated lecture on Ireland in
terspersed by musical program.
The lecture will probably be given
in Memorial hall and will be deliver
ed by DR.. Mooney, who is a native of
Ireland and who has delivered the
lecture before immense audiences in
some of the largest metropolitan CEN
tiers throughout the country The
committee to make arrangements for
this consists of Rev. II. G. Mann, D.
e. Wheeler, c. II. Martin.
The next meeting on Thursday
evening. November G. will be IN
open meeting and all the men of the
town Of Oakland are invited and
urged to attend and extend the glad
hand to our new high school princi-
pal, Norman d. Lothrop, who will be
the guest Of honor. 1t is proposed
that this shall be a very informal af-
fair. and that everyone come with n
smile on his face and a hearty greet
Ing to Mr.. Lothrop. who has assumed
one OF the most responsible positions
in the public life of our town.
The men of the Methodist Episco-
pal and United Baptist churches
will be extended an invitation
through the secretary of the club
and it is hoped that in each instance
the men of both churches will under
stand the help that can be rendered
Mr.. Lothrop by meeting with him So
cially and In this sort of way, and it
is hoped all the men of both churches
will respond in large numbers to the
purpose and intent Of this gathering
on Thursday evening, Nov. 6. The
committee in charge consists of w.
G. Simpson. j. H. Stevens, Leroy
Mackenney.
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FARM|NCTON

The c. A. Pinkham garage and re-
pair shop is completely repaired from
the effects of the fire that damaged
it a few weeks ago.
The Village Improvement Society
of West Pennington had whist
party in their hall at West Farming
ton last evening. There were seven
tables.
The annual meeting of Maine
lodge. No. 20, F. and A. NJ, was held
last Monday evening. The following
officers were elected: Master. Ray
mond Currier; senior warden, Ken
meth f. Ramsay: junior warden. G.
c. Holman; senior deacon, Carl n.
Henderson; Junior deacon. Fred c.
Pratt; treasurer, w. n. Pratt and
secretary, George 3. Cragin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin r. Adams
went TO Boston Wednesday to con-
suit n specialist in regard to MIR.
Adams.
Rev. c. o. Perry and wife left for
Portland Wednesday to attend the
Maine state Sunday school conven-
ton. which'is being held there.
The annual meeting of the Farm
ingten board of associated charities
was held In the court mouse. A bal
"pSe Va "DouS $AVV vas IepoI leu Wy
the treasurer.
Mrs Pearl ]. Whitney is teachin.
at Bemis this year.
Anton Eugene Mainente, a gradu-
ate of the New England Conserva.
tory Of Music was in town, seeing If
there could be a community band
formed in Pennington. Wilton and
Livermore. II Mr.. Mainente can get
a band started he will direct IL and
give lessons in one Of the towns
mentioned. Pennington. used to have
a band. Whee1er's band, which was
very popular and II 10 certain that II
a band we're to be started II would
not lack support. II seems that In
the three towns that there ought to
be plenty OF material for q fine musi-
cal organization such As this.
The Thfm51e club met with Mrs
Robert White. Monday. at her home
on High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell p. KnowI,,n
and Mr. and Mrs. Syiyanus r. Know
ton returned Wednesday from Canaan
VT
The first radio phonograph to be in
stalled by anybody in this town has
been put in by Mrs. George F. Clark
at her home on Court street. This wa.
PIT In by c. w. Norton. II in a combI-
nation Freed Eiseman Neutrodyne and
a Victrola. and IL q fine instrument.
The next clinic to be held here will
be in the Masonic rooms, as before.
next Saturday. This will be a clinic
for the treatment Of asth-
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FAIRFIELD

Monday at p II. a special town
meeting was held in the Opera House.
Meeting was called to order by Deputy
town clerk. A. II. Totman. +. II. Law
renee was chosen moderator Under
Article voted 30 raise sum of money
not exceeding $1,000 by loan to pro-
vide lot and school house at Ten
Lots. Meeting adjourned.
The Murray Club met Tuesday eve
ming at the home OF Miss Rebecca
Lawry. One new member was nc-
cepted. Plans We're made for the har-
vest supper to be held Oct % in the
dining. hall of the church of the Good
Shepherd.
Ray Smart and wife have gone to
Howland for hunting trip.
Alexander Henderson. Willard Gil
more. Miss HaZeltina Hatch. Miss Ruth
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Worth Of Legion's Essay Contest
Increasing interest is shown by the
school children of the Nation in the
national essay contest sponsored by
the American Legion to encourage
higher education and stir a keener
patriotism in the citizens of to-
morrow. The number of manu-
scripts submitted for the third COM
petition. which closed recently. is
estimated to be 40 or so per cent
greater than that for the preceding
year.
Subjects chosen are such as will
lead the contestants to focus their
thought upon questions of practical
national policy. The topic for the
second contest was "Why America
should prohibit immigration for five
years" That for the third competi-
ton was why communism is a
menace to Americanism."
1.-THE worth of the essay contest
sponsored by the Legion is demon
strated," a Government official who
comes in close contact with educa-
tional problems has said. "by the
high character and large number of
the contestants The value Of this
competition building up a better
type of citizenship and Is stirring
these young people to take thought
during the formative years of their
lives for their country's future and
for the questions which It must meet
can not be doubted,"-School Life.
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FOSS HALL NOTES

Miss Helen Nice, President OF
Gamma sProvince of Alpha Delta Pi
sorority isNhe guest OF Alpha Delta
chapter of Alpha Delta Pi.
Mrs. Howard II. Brazzell enter
tanned the Alpha Delta Pi sorority
and its pledges at her home In Fair
field Wednesday evening.
The Oracle board members from
the Women's division are: Art editor
Miss Louise Gates '25: associate edi-
tors. Olive NJ. Soule 90: Trma ".
Davis '2G: Ruth X. Turner '26: Made
line NJ. Merrill '26; Edna NJ. futile
&c.
Miss Ethel Nicholson spoke at
special meeting of Y. w. c. A. last
evening. She gave brief talk on
the history of the student Volunteer
Movement and the need for volun-
teers in the foreign field.
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Constipation IS ruinous 10 children
keep yours healthy with keI!ogg's Bran

Constipation undermines a child s
health. 1t saps his energy ard makes
him listless. 1t can lead to more than 40
other serious diseases. Mothers should
take immediate steps to remove, safely
and surely, the dangerous poisons
from his system.
Kellogg's Bran-bccause it IS ALL
bran-brings permanent relief. Moth
ing but ALI bran can be 100 per cent
effective. That is why Kellogg q
Bran, cooked and krumbled, is uni
versally recommended by doctors. They
know it brings results.
If eaten regularly, Kellogg's Bran
Is guaranteed to give permanent re-
lief In the most chronic cases Of consti-
patton, or your grocer returns your
money. Kellogg's Brar acts on the
intestines exactly. as nAtur. acts. It
sweeps and cleans ard rnr;1ies them.
It makes them function naturally and
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ma, tuberculosis and hay fever. The
physicians in charge WI tie DR.. Fran
els J. WEIGH and DIR. C. u. Sylvester,
both of Portland. Both are specialists
in this line. If this clinic is patron
lied as we'll as the former one for
spine trouble 1t will have Its work
cut out for it.
A whist party was enjoyed Thurs
day evening at the bungalow on the
property of Daniel Bonuey of this
town. There were seven tables Hold
crs of high scores were Mrs. Nellie
Googin. Mrs. J. &. Metcalf and Mrs
George A. Thomas.
Miss Eleanor Jack was given sur
prise shower at the home of Mrs. Edith
Carmen on Perham street In honor OF
her approaching wedding. Auction was
enjoyed to n late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. IIarland G. Pearson Of
West Farmingtor will start Monday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hardy for
Florida. A reception was given them
recently by friends.
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! Horne and Lawrence Works motored
to Portland Wednesday to attend the
Sunday school convention, Oct. 10, 16
and II.
Miss katherine Sanford of Liberty
! is visiting II. X. Varney.
Mrs. Matte Burleigh from Lynn,
who has been visiting II. r. Varney,
! left Wednesday for her home.
The Methodist Guild met Wednes-
! day afternoon with Mrs. Willis Ireland.
the president. The afternoon was
passed sewing for the Christmas sale,
which will be held Dec. 10.
The Baptist social Union met at the
home of Mrs Eugene Mcdonald, Mrs
Calvin Horne and Mrs. d. X. McDon-
aid assisting her as hostesses. The
coming sale supplied sewing for all.
Delicious refreshments were served.
Clifford Goudy from Lewiston was
business caller in town Wednesday.
The operators of the Telephone COM
rany passed pleasant evening at the
movies in Watervile Tuesday evening
with supper at the Chinese restaurant.
Those present were Mrs. Weymouth
Mrs. Clara Jewell. Ella Hall, Bernice
Pennell and Lucille Mclaughlin.
Abbott Nelson and +. A. Smith have
gone to Canaan on a hunting trip.
Neal Brophy has gone to Readfield
a. christopher of Madison was in
town Wednesday.
George Litchfield Of Augusta was in
town Wednesday on business.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Holt of Clinton
were calling on friends in town
Wednesday.
G. A. Hall of Boston was a business
caller in town Wednesday.
Leo Jackson of Portland was calling
on friends Tuesday.
Miss Laura Ackley. Miss Nancy
Clark and Miss Ruth Robinson motored
to Hinckley Tuesday.
Miss Nancy Clark returned to Port
land after visiting Ruth Robinson.
Charles Flagg went to Augusta
Wednesday,
Miss Myrtle Rideout has gone to
Bath to visit friends
The Woman's Democratic Club met
with Mrs. K. II. Dyer Tuesday evening.
The officers of the Young Peoples
Christian Endeavor of the Baptist
church met last evening at the home
of Mrs Major Henry. The officers
were elected last Sunday evening, and
ere as follows: Pres, Morris Gould:
vice president. Corona Hatch: secre-
tary, Carrie Ackley. and treasurer,
vera Glazier. Many new and inter-
esting plans were discussed for the
coming winter.
Mrs. Ernest Woodman and Mr.. and
MRS Stratton were visiting Mrs. Helen
Noodman on Main street Wednesday
George keene and sister. Mrs. Mil
dred Totman. Mrs. Fred Coleman and
Mrs. Fred Mason Of Canaan were WIS.,
iting friends in town Wednesday.
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regularly. It allows you to discon-
tinue forever the use Of harmful,
habit-forming drugs and pills.
Kellogg's Bran, cooked and krum.
bled, is a delightful surprise to the
taste-particularly If one has tried
ordinary unpalatable brans. KelloggS
Bran has a delicious, crisp, nut-like
favor-an exclusive flavor. It is most
enjoyable with milk or cream, sprin-
kled over other cereals or cooked with
hot cereals. Try it in bread, mufls,
g-iddle cakes and other recipes given
on every package.
Have vour children eat it regularly
two .ablespoonfuls daily-in chronic
cases, with every meal. Kellogg . Bran
is made at Battle Greek and sold at all
grocers. It d served in individual
packages by the leading hotels and
clubs. Ask for it 1t your restaurant