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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19
WINSLovv

Mr.. ehd Mrs. Harry Wood and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Weeks were recent visitors at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Sail
mond,
The Misses Mary and Charlotte
Wrigiey have closed their Inn at
tassalboro and have moved to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Charles Chap
man on the Smiley road, where they
will remain during the winter.
The meeting OF the Farm Bureau
which was to have been held Thurs
day at the church parlors, has been
Indefinitely postponed.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles johnson of
Fairfield were visitors at the home
of relatives in town last evening.
Charlotte and Madeline Jakins
were recent visitors in Augusta.
A crew OF men are at work build
ing q new garage for Walter Tobey
of Bay street.
Mrs. Mary I.aChance OF Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19
EOVE-OR FAME?

Author Of 'Ths Hall. TnAs Wife"

we turned toward Broadway. How
about the Aufomat?"
I'd never been in an Automat, and
I was glad to 20. Really, 1t was
awfully nice. Getting our food was
lots of fun. There are little boxes
set into the white tiled wall. with
labeh beside them. Beef pie, three
nickels," and Salmon sandwich.
two nickels," and you put the money
in the slot and the door OF the box
opens. For thirty-five cents I had
wonderful luncheon--a salad. a
glass OF milk. and some pie--and
decided I'd eat at the Automat often.
"Now let's journey on to the
club" said Sylvia-my new friends
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thing but foreign types for this
stunt, and Mr.. Little didn't speak
10 me about the other. Going any
where iR particular now? We might
trv one Of the other agencies II you
aren't"
I'm going to look for a place to
live" ! told her, as we made our
way out to the door.
She was interested at once; want
ed to know where I'd been staying
and what could pay. and all that
sort Of thing. 1t seemed sort Of
funny for a perfect stranger to be
chummy at first sight, but couldn't
help liking her, even though she had
laughed at me--she told me later
that she hadn't meant to laugh-so
I told her that I could pay ten dol
lars a week, and that I'd come to
New York to get into motion pic
lures.
"Then I've got just the thing for
you," she announced, as we reached
the sidewalk, grasping my arm. Il
live at a club that's run for girls
Just like us-I'm studying for the
stage. you know-and it's cheap and
nice and convenient. and the girls
who live there are awfully nice,
They're all on the stage or trying
to be. There's a waiting list n mile
long. but I'll bet / can slip you in
somehow"
Oh. was grateful to her for TAX
ing me in hand that way: being
adrift all alone in New York, when
you don't know anything about the
city, gives YOU such an empty sort
OF feeling!
"Well have to lunch first
though; it's noon now" she said, as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19
HEBRON


The victorious Hebron eleven which
surpassed the hopes of its most ardent
supporters by bringing the state
championship to the Oxford hills was
congratulated on the behalf or the
school by Principal Hunt at rally
held this morning. Principal Hunt
was the first speaker and he was en-
thusiastic in his praise OF the manner
the Hebron boys played. Cohquerih6
an admittedly superior team ana Keep
ing their heads when questionable Tao
tics which brought Kisses of DISCUS.
from the spectators were emp'oyeo
against them is tribute to the hara
fighting clean playing Hebron moi
The tremendous applause ~H
greeted Coach Dwyer when he rose TO
speak indicated the esteem which the
students hold for Names finest coach
Coach Dryer congratulated Captain
Hobbs and his nisn and said he was
proud of the showing they had mace
He was also enthusiastic in his praise
Of the spirit displayed by the stu
dents whom he said had given the
team support equal to any he mad ever
known.
Coach Hollis addressed the assembly
and told a few side line "reminiscences
and called for the same support IN
basketball. The ovation given capt.
Larry Hobbs lasted several minutes
and when the students were nnaIi!
quoted Capt. Hobbs thanked them for
the support they had given the team
and wished them equal success in the
other major sports.
A banquet is being planned by MI.
Hunt and the team will be shown APP
probation for their good work by the
awarding of gold souvenir footballs 10
each member. These souvenirs Will
be engraved champions of Maine'
The rally closed with a prayer onered
by Rev. J. Francis Russell. the he
bron field secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19
new HEADACHE
REMEDY THAT DOES
NOT AFFECT HEART

After . years Of study and experiment
remarkable new headache and pain
lemeay has been perfected By q group Of
stops severe headaches almost instantly.
without the sitEhsest Injurious effect.
IT Is put mp in simple tablet form and.
'issoiylrg quickly In stomach and intes-
tines. 10 absorbed into the blood ana Then
goes direct TO the congestion and pres-
sure that y causing the pain. Absolute
no depression Of the heart or disturb
ance OF the stomach--no narcotic arues
The prescription simply removes the con-
session N head and sisevhere aRd the
pain dies away. =
u now being distrfkvtsd for gensrai
Cost only 3sc : box ana ynoney back II
not pleased Ask these druksists: par.
tiiast's Drug Store. Rtd cfoss Phafnary:
goHE .ohsnnn Pharmaeie Francaise,
stackpoie's Pharmacy. s4xton.s Pa r'as
cy. Quinn's Drug Store. Halloween; Nan
son 4 Church Drug Store, Gardiner.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19

name was Sylvia Stearns, I'd learn
ed. There's a nice cafeteria there.
where I eat most of the time. And
the rooms are awfully comfortable
Got any references"
] didn't have--not one. But Syl-
via said could have some that one
Of the girls at the house had left
over when she applied: she'd
brought a whole lot from home with
her. just didn't know about doing
that, SO finally Sylvia said she'd
recommend me ard I could write
home for letters from our minister.
They're awfully strict at the
club" she explained, as we turned
of broadway into a side street.
We walked up Broadway some
distance. and then several blocks
west. and turned in at a comfort
able. oid-fashloned wooden house
that stood back from the street In
big yard. Il looked more like the
houses back home than like a city
place. There were two or three
wicker chairs on the veranda, and
through the open door could see
wide hall, and a hat rack with two
tennis rackets and a sweater on It.
Thing you'd like 1t here 2" asked
Sylvia. running up the steps. I
couldn't answer--ths house looked
so welcoming that's the only word
can think Of that describes it
that I felt lump In my throat. T
did hope so much that 1t was to be
my home.
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nov5-19-dec10

DOROTHY LANE goes to New
York to visit
PERSlS GRANT. and gets q
chance to act in a motion picture as
double for famous star. She meets
LAWRENCE FRENCH, a young
publicity man. A producer whom
Persis knows, named
HOPSON, invites the girls to 60
to a theater and dance club with
him and some friends. French wants
Dorothy not to have anything to DO
with the Hopson crowd. and as
result she and Persis quarrel and
she decides to live alone. Dorothy
goes to a theatrical agent whom
French has recommended.
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Cyril Supported by Princes

Coburg, Germany, Oct. 30-tA. +.
by MaiD--Grand Duke Cyril of Rus
STA. who some time ago announced
to the world that he considered him
self the rightful heir to the throne OF
the Russian cars, has sent copies Of
his proclamation to the 16 Russian
grand dukes who are above Fl years
of age.
His "chancellory" now reports that
IS of the 16 princes have sent notes
or letters approving of his scontcn-
ton,
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MONTVILI.E
Judson e. Hall

Judson Il. Hall, died at his home
AT Halldale. Montville. Wednesday
night. Nov. IL. about midnight. aged
nearly 73 years. He was born and
except for time spent in Ohio has
always been resident of Montville.
In his early life he was greatly in
terested in music, being teacher
OF the old fashioned singing school.
80 popular 40 or so years ago. He
was one of the organizers of the old
Waldo and kennebec Musical
Society. at about the same time he
served for several years as Master
of Dirigo Grange and has always re-
manned an honored member of the
order He has been life long
member of the Halldale United
| Baptist Church. Besides conducting
the farm on which he lived. he for a
time run general country store.
and for several years served az
Postmaster. For over 40 years he
acted as newspaper Correspondent
for various state papers. He is sur
vived by one son. Maynard Hall of
Bridgewater. Mass. and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Eugene Tennex and four
grandchildren OF Montville. and
many more distant relatives.
Through his church and Grange az
hliations he has many friends In
nearly all parts Of the State and be-
yond. The funeral from his late
home Saturday A. NJ, was largely
attended. the officiating clergyman
Icing Rev. q. r. Guedj of CoIby
College, who conducted the services
very impressiveIy. The. floral offer
ings were very beautiful.
Mrs. William Thompson and
daughter, have gone to Massa-
chusetts on q visit.
Maynard Hall. was called home
last week by the sickness and death
of his father ]. z. Hall.
Walter Colby has returned from
Shirley where he has been an
hunting trip.
Mr. and Mrs. wayIand Hall of
Belfast were in town Saturday to
attend the funeral of J. Z. Hall.
CESTER-The remains Of Charles
Fl. Clement, who. died In pittsfieId
were Friday brought here for inter
n1ent in the family lot at Mt. Repose
he was for many years a resident
Of Montviile. hut following the dealt,
OF his wife. in 1918. he went IN
Pittsfield and lived with his son
Etiehne O. Clement. who did all In
his power to make him comfortable
Judson z. Hall passed OF, Novein-
Der 18th. The prevailing distemper.
with a weak heart, was the cause Of
his death. Mr., Hall was for
many years the Haildste correspond
emit OF The Kennebec Journal, The
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over to my
side.
did you get
soneth In 3 ?"
she asked. l
told her what
luck ] had.
NJ y. but
you're lucky"
$ h e sa 4 .
Wish I'd got
into that. !
was hoping to
l a n q some-
thing 10 da ).
but no use
they " on I
TAXI a N " :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19

was n visitor at the home or her
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Peters yes
terday. .s
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Weeks Wers
recent dinner guests at the nome VI
Nm. ana Mrs. G. \. Chamberlain.
Mrs. Ida Chapman left sunday Ior
st. Petersburg, Florida, where snsl
will join her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19

Bangor Daily News, and the Repub-
lican Journal. He was fair
minded man. roasting no enemies,
and lauding no friends.
The remains of Hon. l.. G. Morse.
OF Liberty. We're Saturday brought
Eere and placed In the family lot at
Mt. Repose.
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ANSON

George Trask of Fairfield is a
business visitor In town afrlVNhs
Monday afternoon.
Ralph Gilman and Mr.. and Mrs
George Waugh enjoyed an automo-
lille ride to Jackman. Sunday.
Frank Baker and son Romeo lett
sunday for The Forks for u few
days hunting trip. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oman Briggs took
an automobile ride up river sunday
Arthur Pickett of Pennington
passed the week end with relatives
In town.
Rev. C. II. Mckinney preached st
the Arson Church last sunday after
noon. Services next sunday as
usual. Sunday School at and
preaching service at 3. All are in
Vited.
Mrs. Everett Collins is reported as
Ill at her home on North Main
Street.
Mahlon White met~with serious
accident Sunday when his gun ac-
cidentany went off and shot off all
four fingers of his right hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19

Vile, was a guest of her brothers
w. and NJ. NJ. Wentworth. and theyr
families from Wednesday till suh~
day.
Mrs. Lucy Taslter returned sui
day TO Waterville.
II. J. Thompson aud Herman
Jackson, from Belfast. were Suhon
guests of friends and relatives mere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19
SOrOsis Club Meets

The regular meeting of Sorosis
was held in the Library Parlors on
Monday. evening. Nov. 18th. The
committee in charge Mrs. Adelaide
Whiting. Mrs. Vivian Woodbury..
Miss Alice Written, Mrs. Nellie
Humphrey and Mrs. Mildred Weston.
Mrs. Woodbury. and Miss Written
served as hostesses.
Secretary's report read aud ac-
cepted. The program included a
solo, by Miss Dorothy Dane, and
piano duet by Miss Dane and Mrs.
Weston.
The speaker of the evening was
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth.
president of the Maine Federation
Of Women's Clubs whose subject was
Travel" Mrs Danforth told about
her, trip to the Canadian Federation
of Women's Clubs. and of the Bien-
NAL held in Los Angeles, Cal. Also
something of the Federation work
carried on in our own State.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the committee.
The next meeting will be held on
December End, when the subject
will be Health" which will be dis
cussed by Miss Anabel Lancaster,
district nurse, and Miss Alice r. Par
ker. Red Cross school nurse. The
committee in charge of the meeting
is made UP OF Miss Gertrude Webb,
chairman; Miss Gertrude S. Weston,
Mrs. Mabel Viles. Miss Clara j. VAR
ney, Mrs. Laura Il. TwadelIe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19
Rotary Luncheon

There was a large attendance at
the Tuesday noon Rotary luncheon
when 80 percent of the members
We're present. A delicious luncheon
was served. President w. r. Wood
bury, presided. The special guests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19

When You Feel Cold Coming On
Take Laxative BROMO QUININE
Tablets to work off the cause and TO
fortify the system against an attack
OF Grip or Influenza. A Safe and
Proven Remedy. The box bears sig
nature of l.. w. Grove. 30c.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19
Mrs. Clara Washburn

Mrs. Clara Washburn, who has
been critically i'll, passed away
Sunday evening. She il survived by
two sons. one of whom has tenderly
cared for her in her declining years.
She was II years of age.
The low temperature of Sunday
night caused many people to find
their water pipes frozen and many
plants were chilled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lakeman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Young
were in Skowhegan Saturday ON
business.
Mrs. Amy Timoney. who has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. Walter
Foster, returned to her home in Van
Buren,, Saturday:
Milton Foster is confined to the
house by illness.
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Jersey Cattle Club Meet

Somerset County Jersey CattIe
Club held its monthly meeting re-
Gently at the Municipal Court room
with a large attendance. NJ. A. Dane.
the secretary. was fortunate in Sc
curing from the American Jersey
Cattle Club q set of slides showing
the great sires and great producing
cows. which was very interesting.
This was the second meeting OF this
recently organised club. which now
has IL members. Anyone who has
rure bred or grade Jersey cattle and
are Interested in the same are ell
Chile to membership and are cor
daily invited to join,
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xlv-A NEW FRIEND

a S l made my way to the door.
~ the girl who had stood near
& u me when was talking to the
Office boy--the girl who had laughed
NJ c,a-ad1ad
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surprise Farty for MFR. and Mrs. Asa
Lawrence

III observance of the 10Th wed.
nins anniversary, Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Lawrence were given n surprise
party at their home on the Middle
road to Waterville Monday evening.
me guests numbered % old friends
or this worthy couple. The affair
which was n Most delightful one
ana q perfect surprise to MIR. and
Mrs. Lawrence was arranged and
carried out by their daughter. Mrs
r. +. Whiting. The hours were han
pay passed playing cards and finch
ana socially. delicious lunch of
sandwiches, pickles. coffee. cake. ices
minis and salted nuts. The guests
presented MIR. and Mrs. Lawrence
WIN a handsome electric reading
amp. The presentation being voiced
ny Edgar j.. Ford.
MIS-. Lawrence betore her mar
rage was Aliss Annie Griffin. They
were married here and have n large
circle Of friends who. extend hest
wishes for many returns of their
wedding day.
Mr. Lawrence is employed by
Thomas c. Fox. They have two chill
dren. Mrs. r. =. Whitney and Arno
Lawrence. both of Skowhegan and
several grandchildren.
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this COMMITTEES wishes All clGss MEM
bers, who wish transportation or can
take other members to meet At the
church at o'clock,
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o. A. r. Meeting

49, So ~ ~ BVSSksb8
There was a large attendance OK
the members, Off the Eunice Farms
worth chapter, d. A. R., It the No
yember melting, held at the home OF
Mrs. LENA Wentworth. Mrs. Vent
worth was assisted in serving by Dr.
Julia Nay Kfncaid.
Several names were voted upon
and accepted for membership when
their papers are approved by the ma
tieual society at Washington. Mrs.
Blanche Emory Folsom OF Eorridge-
wock, who was formerly a member
OF this chapter, was accepted as a
member. Mrs. Edith Merriam Of
Good viii played several violin so
los as a feature Of the program.
which were greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth
gave an interesting account OF the
state field day at Kingfield and the
dedication of the tablet in memory
and meeting of the advisory board
held at HallowelI.
The paper Of the afternoon was en-
titled THE Era of the Canar' and
was written and read by Miss Louise
II. Cobtirn. Miss Coburp mentioned
canal systems in foreign lands and
spoke OF the Nile canal being made
In zoo B. c., and that the canal sys-
tenn was not used In the United
States until about 1872; the develop
ment and sdccess OF the Panama and
Erie canals.
Miss Coburn spoke Of the efforts OF
the people in Somerset county 100
years or more ago for internal de-
velopment and desire to open I'D a
water course from the Kennebec to
the st. Lawrence river at Quebec and
Montreal and south TO Augusta The
names OF the committees and confer
ences concerning the same were OF
especial interest. The advent of the
railroad in 1928 doomed the canal
system. Mention was made of the
carriage road built in 1880 from
bingham to QUEBEC, which this sum.
mer has been improved by the state
highway commission for automobile
transportation.
Mrs Larry j. Cabot. reading an
account OF the Cumberland and OK
FORD canal which really was a payin-
proposition for. some years and a
great public enterprise.
Beautiful bouquets Of bright flow-
ers ana greenery We're attractively
placed 'about the rooms.
After the program a pleasant socja,
nour was passed, during which the
nostesses. from small tables set un
IN the dining room and parlors, sery-
cd delicious refreshments.
Ihere VIII be no December meeting
OF the chapter and the next meetinc
WI occur Jan. ~. at the homS OF
mrs, Edith $. Philbricl, who win be
assisted in entertaining by Mrs
, re-, w. Hutchinson. The paper
MI ne given by Miss Gertrude S.
weston on The Pony Express"
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Plans for Thanksgiving Service

FIdUS toE suauNS3tNtUS SSFNfCU
Plans for the Thanksgiving service
We're made when the pastors of the
Methodist. Bethany Baptist and the
Federated churches met for that pur-
pose. 1t was decided to hold the SER
vice at o'clock Wednesday G. aning.
Nov. &c, at the Methodist church.
Rev. George Merriam, pastor of the
Bethany church will speak on the
history and early ohservances Of
Thanksgiving. Rev. George L. Thur
low. pastor of the Federated church
Will speak on the material reasons
for Thanksgiving and Rev. Herbert
L. Nichols. pastor of the Methodist
church, viii speak on the spiritual
reasons for Thanksgiving. 1t is hoped
that members of the three parishes
and the public in general will plan
to attend this service, which Is set
at the early hour of o'clock because
of the Redpath entertainment which
is TO be given that night at the Opera
House. -
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Closing DAY Exercises

The closing tof the faIiAterm at the
Lincoln school in Cornville, taught
by Miss Geraldine Smith of Canaan.
was observed by an entertainment
given Saturday evening. The pro-
gram consisted of song, school; flag
salute. school; reading. Lyman Weld
ing; recitation. Charles Staniski; dia-
logue. school: song, school; song.
MANY Flags in Many Lands"
school: reading, Alta Smith: dia-
iogue. Leslie Moody, Sophia Staniski.
Florence Moody; dialogue. Alton
Smith. Sophia Staniski; reading. So
phia Staniski. Box lunches were sold
and Melted the school $3.50. which
will be used for school improvement.
The affair was well arranged and
carried out by Miss Smith.
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Funeral OF Mrs. Clara varuev


: Mr.. ana Mrs. Leslie N. Goldsmith
are m Boston on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-19

were Rev. John Mark of Fall River.
Mass. who was accompanied by
Lewis Schalk, the leader Of the song
service OF the Boston Rotary club,
MIR. Mark, gave fine address, en-
titled Hearthstone Ethics. Among
the things which he said were that
the Rotarians should tram their chill
dren to be courteous. unselflsh. to
obey and to be religious. He said
that the very best way to train them
vas by setting an example; that one
ounce of example is much better than
a pound of precept.
Walter Cleveland Of Coventry. VT.
gave a vocal solo. accompanied by
MIS-. Marian P. Oddly, the pianist.
rms meeting was one of the most in
terestlns held for some time Mr..
MARK being most interesting speak
er.
Supf. Woodbury. Addresses Mothers
ne hrst meeting of the Mothers
CLUB was hsld at the parIors of the
Federated church Monday evening.
Mrs. George l.. Thurlow was in
charge and the speaker was W. r.
woodbury., superintendent of the
skowhegan- Madison schools.
Mr.. Woodbury. gave a most inter-
esting talk. mentioning the World
Peace program Education. The su.
perintendent's conference which he
attended at Castfne last summer ana
also local problems, especially ia
evening school. After Mr.. WOOD
bury's address an Informal discus
sion issued Because of the severe
weather the attendance was small.
Announcement for another meeting
will be made later.
Funeral Of Mrs. Clara varney
The funeral service for AIRS. Clara
ii. Varney. widow of Charles Var
ney, was held Tuesday at 10 o'clock
at the Lord Undertaking pariors.
conducted by Rev. George Merriam,
pastor OF the Bethany Baptist
church. The interment was made
in the varney family lot In the Cow
ell cemetery In North fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lesiie n. Goldsmith
are m Boston on business trip.
Miss Belinda Halvsrsen, es.year-oid
girl detective, OF Richmond. Va. in
credited with having caused the arrest
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girl detective. OF Richmond, Va, 10
credited with having caused the arrest
OF 100 bootieggers during the past year.