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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

eff my teacher asts me what is
the forest prime evil or how to
spell backerlawryet and If I was
to a swell movie last night and
didn't study my lesson can usally
tell her that the prime evil Of the
forest Is toad stools or I can spell
backerlawryet with a lotta ex-
ira letters and maybe I'm right
and maybe I'm not. At any rate
gotta chancet. But whep my
teacher says pull down your collar
80 as I can lookit your collar line
to see IL you washed your neck as
told you. then there's no maybe.
It's either. clean or it amt.
She's took to the habit Of asking
this question every morning after
we finished singin' My Country
Tizzothee. First Off I tried rubb-
ing 1t clean while she was coming
up our aisle but she got suspishus
and wanted to see round back
where hadn't had q chancet to
rub.
"She thinks she's purity smart but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Skinnay and me we figured out a
way to fool her on April Fools
Day. When we gets up in the
morning we grabs a wash rag and
hunk of soap and a lot of hot
water and we washes our necks
and our ears and behind the ears
too. You don't need to bother with
your hands because your hands get
washed from handling the soap
and wash rag all 'cept the thumm
which you gotta rub extra. And
then whatta you think we do? We
takes some I-dine and dabs It on
our neck right. under our ear and
teacher comes along and she says
oh! lookft the dirt on your neck
and everything and we spits on
our finger and tries to rub It on
and 1t don't come Off because its
I-dine and then we laughs and
shows her how clean our neck Is
all but the I-dine and we tells her
April Fool It's only I-dine.
ut worked great and the rest Of
the fellers and girls lafft and
Teacher lafft and then she says
open your mouth and we opens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

our mouth apd she says did you
put I-dine on your teeth too to
make EN- yellow and me and
Skinnay we quit slaffing but the
rest of the felfers and girls Liant /
all 'cept Mickey.
$50 now Skinnay and Mickey and
me we got tooth brushes. I got
so I don't mind being clean thought
1t was tuff at first. Skinnay andi
me was gonna have a lot of funl
last Sattidy and Sundy gittin ant
dirty and we didn't wash no necks
nor nothing Mundy morning but it.
wasn't fun, what with Teacher not
knowing anything about It."
| The statement given above was
made by one OF about 100000,
youngsters throughout the country
whose teachers are competitors In
the health education contest being
conducted by the American Child
Health Association among element.
airy school teachers. The prixes
consist Of fifty scholarships Of
$500 each given by the Metropol.
itan Life Insurance Company toI
promote health education. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Kennebec Valley
Young People
Meet Sunday NIGHT

A mass meeting Of all the Young
Peoples Christian Unions in the
Kennebec Valley League was held
Sunday evening at the Winthrop
Street Universalist church with about
100 young people present. Rev. STAN
ley Manning, State Superintendent of
Untversaiist churches was present
and delivered q fine address to the
members. A violin solo by DON Hew-
EFT, and a. soprano solo by Ruth Pet
tingill were also features of the
program. The opening prayer was
pronounced by Rev. Milo G. Folsom
Of Gardiner.
Miss Chariot Carleton of the Au-
gusta Union presided over the meet
ing and made few remarks as did
representatives OF the various unions
present The other young peoples
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. William Martin and
sons, James. Kenneth and Herman
have returned from Lake Auburn
where they have been passing q few
days at their summer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis Of Win
throp, Mass, were Memorial day
guests of Mrs. Davis mother, Mrs
Charles Gren.
Miss Elsie Rondis. who has beer
the guest of her grandmother, Mrs
T. A. Noyes, in Scion, was in town
Saturday leaving OH her return tC
Boston.
Miss Elsie Cox, a student at the
state normal school at Pennington
has returned, after passing the Mem
mortal day recess with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cox.
Rev. George l. Thurlow, pastor OF
the Federated church was at Corn
vile Sunday afternoon, where he con-
Quoted religious services at the East
Ridge chufch.
Mrs. Frank Allen of Greenville was
recent guest of friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John MacKinnon OF
Gardiner and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Humphreys and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Humphreys and Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Corwins of Somerville. Mass, were
guests Memorial day of Mr.. and Mrs
Ned Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Judkins were in
Bingham Sunday to attend the fun
eral of Mr.. Judkins' brother in law
Charles E. Ball.
Mrs. Dora Lacasse and Misses
jeanette and Lena Lacasse We're ir
Waterville Saturday.
Mrs. Herbert Written went to Au-
gusta on business Saturday.
Misses Eleanor and Ethel Rowel
went to Waterville Saturday to visit
Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Mat
tie Rowell.
Misses Della, Anna, Alice and Hell
en- Bouchard, Miss Blanch Berniel
and Mrs. Gladys motored to Rich
mond Friday where they were din
ner guests of Mr.. Bett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pollard were
in Waterville Saturday to attend the
wedding of their daughter, Miss Lot
tie May Pollard and Ernest Weber
Mrs. T. j. Moody of Canaan was a
business caller in town Saturday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Watson left fol
DICNSI anu bttIlSOF Sdluludy, WHERE
she goes on n speaking trip before
oranges in that vicinity. She will
visit her cousin. Miss Crystal Bow
man in Orono before returning.
DR.. Maud Kelett who has been a
guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Cony Sanborn on the Back road re-
turned to Auburn Saturday.
Miss Bertha Lipman and mother
were in Waterville on business, Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Cecil Gardiner Of Canaan was
a business caller in Town Saturday
Miss Dorothy Hobart, a student at
Pennington normal school, passed the
Memorial recess with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hobart Of High
street.
DIR. Genoa Sanborn Of Auburn, who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
MONSTER PARADE
FEATURE CELEBRATION
| 4fH AT WATERV|LLE

Plans are fast shaping up for the
second annual Fourth OF July cele-
bration which will be staged in this
city under the auspices of George
N. Bourque Post American Legion
and the Central Maine Fair Assoc
| citation and the program this year
VIII be even more complete than
| that staged last year and which
proved a great success. Committees
| of the Legion and the Association are
| cooperating in arranging the days
| events and there promises to be
something doing every minute from
| early morning until late at night to
| provide entertainment for both young
and old.
The program will open with a
| monster parade in the morning
| which will be in charge Of the Le-
! gion and all organizations and in
| dustries in Waterville and Winslow
will be represented in some way.
Immediately after the parade. the
! scene Of activities will shift to the
Fair Grounds where 10 miles race
| will be held as we'll as 16 pound
! shot put competition. Last year the
road race was a classic with McGin-
ley OF Bates winning the silver tro-
ply from Paine Of Colby in a Cruel
| ling race. Other long distance stars
| made the going fast and it is ex-
pected that many entries will be re-
! ceived in this event
In the afternoon the athletic pro-
| gram includes a 100 yard dash, half
! mile run and a mile run, these to be
| staged between the heats of the horse
| racing card. Two ball games also
will be played between the fastest
| teams in central Maine. Entries for
| q 70 oh he lad
! to George Hendricks, secretary Of
the Legion committee and coach Of
Waterville high school, athletic
| teams.
Entries for the horse races will
| close June goth and the following
| classes will be started: The Fellows
Brass Foundry Glass, 2.24 trot and
| pace, purse $3.50; The Lockwood Co.
class, 2.18 trot and pace. purse $3.50:
the Elm City class. 2.15 trot and
pace, purse 5000; and the Independ-
ence Day class, colt race three years
| old and under, one half mile heats.
All class except the colt class will
race the best three out Of five twice
| trance fees or deduction from win
ners SO that the value of the purse
Is thereby increased. Owners
throughout Central Maine are ship.
ping their horses to the Fairgrounds
for spring workouts as the stables
and track have been put in excellent
condition. There are now SO horses
at the track and the majority OF
these will be entered in the events.
Entries should be sent at once to
| DIR. p. r. Baird, secretary of the Fair
| Association.
! Dancing will be enjoyed at the
pavilion throughout the afternoon
and evening and in addition to the
evenings fireworks, boxing exhibit
| ton may be arranged. The grounds
will resemble a Fair midway for ap-
iplications are now being received for
7 reservations for eating booths, pink
| lemonade and games of skill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Carl s. Robbins

Carl s. Robbins. aged "a. died Sat-
urday night at hospital in this city.
where he came from Pittsfield, two
years ago. He was born Sept. 20
1888, at Dover, the son Of John K,
and Alma E. Thompson Robbins. He
had been employed for the past two
years as an electrician by the Maine
Central railroad. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

remains as far as the station. where
they formed in lines on both sides
of the street while the processions
passed through.
The burial was made in the Jud-
kins lot at the Southside Cemetery in
Skowhegan. The bearers were T. }.
Whitney. Charles Foss, w. E. An
drews, Z. w. Moore.
Among the out of town people at
tending were Mrs. John G.. Hoffses
OF Spencer. Mass, Mrs. Mellen A.
whitney of Springfield, Mass. ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert C. Judkins or
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Truck and Sedan
Collide on Upper
Water Street. Augusta

A truck and a Chevrolet sedan be-
lieved to belong. to Philip Martin of
Franklin street came together about
nine o'clock Sunday evening on
Water street lust above Bond street
with dire results to the lighter car.
The mud guard and running board
of the Chevrolet were crumpled and
what other damage if any was done
is not known. The truck was an
parently not badly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde v. Tomkins Of
Is Prospect street entertained over
the holiday and week end, Mrs. Tom
kins' parents. Mr.. and Mrs. 8. A Lee
man and daughter, Maude, and sons,
Basel and Victor, of Abbot, and also
her brother-in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Ellery Smith, Of Madison,
with their two children. This formed
somewhat Of family reunion, as the
relatives had not been together for
some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

diction, Rev. George Merriam, pas
tor of the Bethany Baptist church.
After the program a line of march
was formed and the procession
marched to ths Soldiers Monument
at the Southside, cemetery, where
the ritual of the Grand Army and
the American Legion were given and
music, THE Star Spangled Banner"
and taps made up the closing of an
impressive program.
1t is. not often that the Grand
Army flag is hung at half mast for
the death of one of its members on
Memorial Day. but such WIS the
case Friday on account of the death
of Sullivan Russell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Miss Carrie n. SMELL

Miss Carrie H. Smell died quite
suddenly Saturday morning at the
home of her niece. Mrs. Carrie S.
Spearin, 20 Murray street. at the age
of IS years. She was a former resi-
dent Of Riverside and was the daugh-
ter of Edgar and Eunice Smell. Miss
Smell was devoted Christian all of
her life. and attended the North
congregational church at Riverside.
Beside her niece. she leaves three
cousins. Funeral services will be
held Monday afternoon at 2.3O from
the North Congregational church at
Riverside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allard and
sons, Robert and Norman, were week
end guests Of Mrs. Annie Davis and
friend. at New Meadows River. Sat-
urday was most enjoyably passed
with fishing and digging clans, and
on Sunday a shore dinner was serv-
ed to large number of guests, all of
whom had very enjoyable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Gard Of Thanks

wish to thank my many friends
in Augusta and Winthrop. especially
the Gen. l.. NJ. Poor Auxiliary, I. o.
o. F., and American Legion Auxiliary
of Augusta, for their many kind
nesses and for the flowers sent to me
in my recent illness.
d. ANNIE M. TOWLE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Funeral of Mr.. Russell

The funeral service of Sullivan
Russell was held at his late home
on the River road Sunday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. George L. Thur
low, pastor of the Federated church.
The burial was made in the South
side cemetery. Among the out-of-
town people attending was q son.
Maurice Russell of Woodland, Aroos-
took county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Phil McGouldrick and Jack Mann
'of Providence, r. l., left Saturday en-
route for their homes after passing
a week at Lake Moxie on a fishing
trip. They were accompanied on the
trip by DR.. Patten, Roy Small and
A. l.. Rose and had very successful
time. Phil and his companion in
tended to stop for over Sunday in
Portland with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. =. NJ. McGouldrick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

The members Of Bayard Company
are urgently requested to attend the
meeting tonight at the Armory to
make final arrangements for the flu
neral of the late Captain Frank !.
Coates who passed away last Stur-
DIV evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Regn Of Provi-
dence, r. l., and DR.. and Mrs. J. E.
Hubert of Pittsburgh, Pa, have been
visiting their parents Mr.. and Mrs.
D. G. Regain of this city at theri
home, A Gage street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
MONDAY AND TUESDAY

Haines Notwithstanding Point"
wuh Mia NaldI and George Fawcett;
Joe Butterworth In Good Bad
Row" Comedy: News. -
city Opera House-Monday. Tues
.av and Misunderstanding Gish in
"The White Sister," Comedy and
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Douglas Newman returned Sunday
afternoon to Boston where he is en-
ployed after passing several days
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Newman of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

The monthly business meeting of
the Waterville Woman's Association
will be held at the rooms, 131 Main
street this afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

J. o. Harrington, manager of the
A. Nash Company at 147 Main street
passed the holiday and weekend
with his brother and family at Gull
ford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs Daniel HAgan and
Mr.. and Mrs. p. +. Haskell or
springvale were in town over the
week END.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Miss Frances Wilson of the Pos.
tal Telegraph Office passed the week
end with her purerts, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. M. Wilson at Stetson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Miss E.aanor Newman, teacher
at Haverhill (Mass) High school re-
turned. Sunday afternoon after visit
ing for a few adys with her parents
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mrs. w. B. Woodbury. will enter
tain the ladies of the Federated
Church Missionary Society at her
home on West Front street, Friday,
June 9th. There will be a picnic
supper and an interesting program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Girls Club Notaa

Tonight is the regular club night
at the Augusta Girls Community
club and every member is cordially
invited to be present and to bring her
sowing. ., .... ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Members Of the knights Of Pythias
are requested to meet at the hall on
Silver street Tuesday, at 1.30, to at
tend the funeral Of F. ]. Coates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Schenck
NJ New York city were the guests of
friends in Waterville Saturday and
Sunday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John Reed have re-
turned to their home on Perciyal
court, after passing several days at
their summer home in Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

/ There will be special commune
cation, of Waterville Lodge. No. 80,
F. and A. NJ, this evening at 7.30,
o'clock, with work in the Fellow
Craft degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Nye of Boston
were visiting friends in the city over
the week END.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Harold 8. Fish Of Bowdoin college.
passed the holiday at his homo on
College avenue. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Hobson OF
Boston are in. the city on a short
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Danforth and
family Of West Newton. Mass, COM
prised an auto party to the city over
the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Fred Trafton of Swampscott
Mass, we're calling on friends III the
city Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Gleason of
skowhegan were weekend guests In
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

organizations Of the city were also
invited to attend this meeting and
several members took advantag of
tn opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Leach of
Ban~o~ were calling on friends in
the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

E. L. Sawyer of Hartland was II
the city on business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. A. III. VIM Of Bos
ton are in Waterville on a short trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

ernists Of tomorrow. Christianity it.
self was first kind of modernism
and its founder was denounced as a
hereto"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Hervey Beane, a punior at Univer.
sity Of Maine was a visitor Satur.
day in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

X +. ]. Reeves Of Portland Is In Wa
terville on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Funeral of Mrs. Trial

The remains of Mrs. Adele Trial,
who died at her home in Lewiston,
were brought to Skowhegan for
burial in the family lot in the st.
Mary's Catholic cemetery Friday.
Among those from out of town at
tending the burial services were Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Trial, son Adolph,
Mrs. Arthur Gr;oux of Lewiston and
Mrs. Wallace Grioux of Boston. The
bearers were Edward Savers. Frank
X. Burbe, Arthur Grioux and Wal
lace Grioux.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
SKOWHECAN

Maurice Russell of Woodland.
Aroostcok county, is in town, being
called here by the death of his
father, Sullivan Russell.
DR.. and Mrs. Blinn o. Goodrich
and daughter Margaret of Water
Vile were guests of the doctors pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett T. Good
rich, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Holden and
children, Helen and Edward, of Au-
gusta, visited their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Holden, and Mr.. and Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene keene, Memorial
day.
Miss Airline Keene. who is en-
ployed by Edward E. Babbs Book
Supply Co., Boston, and her friend,
Mary Bond of Boston, returned Sun-
day after visiting since Friday with
Miss keene's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Keaue.
There was no service at the Fed
Grated church at Hinckley, of which
Rev. George Merriam is acting pas
tor, Sunday afternoon, because of
the baccalaureato address at Good
Will.
Members of the Eunice Farms
worth Chapter will be guests today
of Fort Halifax Chapter in Wins
low, attending the unwilling of tab
let on the old block house, and ap-
propriate services in the afternoon
IN the church. A luncheon will be
served at noon in the church dining
room.
Miss Vivian Hubbard of Colby
College passed the Memorial Day
recess with her parents.
Mrs. Mellen A. Whitney of Spring
field. Mass, and Mrs. John G. Hoffses
of Spencer. Mass. were in town Sun
day attending the burial of their
brother-in-law, Superintendent Chas.
E. Ball of Bingham.
Announcement has been made
that the baccalaureate address to
school, will be made by Professor
Frank D. Tubbs. The baccalaure-
ate exercises will be held on Sun
day, June Sth, at the opera house.
Webber-PolIard
A wedding of much interest to
Skowhegan people was solemnized
at the Sacred Heart church in Wa
terville. Saturday at go, when
Miss Lottie May Pollard, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pollard of
Skowhegan. was married to Ernest
Webber of Benton.
Mrs. Weber is employed at
Woolworth's store in Waterville and
Mr.. Weber works for the Holdings
worth & Whitney Company. They
will reside in Benton with Mr.. Web
ber's mother. Mrs. Weber has
many friends here who will be in
terested to know of the wedding and
who will extend best wishes.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Centenary Methodist church will
meet Wednesday afternoon at the
church vestry. A large attendance
is desired.