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

The Mabel Decker Fhilathea Class
will hold its annual sale next Friday
evening, Nov. 2lst ut the hall.
Everyone IS cordially invited. Aprons
Will be on sale, fancy articles, con-
fectioEely. etc.
Miss Lucy A. Dinsmore WAS a cal
Ter in Skcwhegan. Tuesday.
Asa Pratt Of the Clinton side of
The river. VINO has been very i'll as
gaining slowly. although confined to
his bed. Much sympathy is extend
cd to Him.
Rev. George Merriam preached at
the Federation, Sunday.
Miss Florence NJ. Hicks was Tie
leader of the Sunday evening meet
ing of the y. J.. :. &. r.. Nov. Ii.
Special music was furnished by the
orchestra.
There was dance at the hall
Monday night. Music Was by
ToZiers orchestra and a good time
was reported.
The next meeting of the Ken
nehecside club will he held Satur-
day afternoon. Nov. %. at Tracy hall
In the Prescott building. at Good
viii Farm. DIR. John +. Shaw Will
be the speaker and Will tell Of the
" ork at the Fairfield Sanatorium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
William q. lonoIsy

The community was greatly
shocked TO learn. of the sudden
death Monday noon of William B.
Longley. He was in his accustomed
good health and walked over town
from the north side of the river
where he resided. n distance OF
about mile. TO Marcia's Spa, where
he was accustomed to take his
dinner. He was seated at a table
with Fred Stevens and seemed to be
In particularly happy state of mind
having just made some light re-
mark when Mr. Stevens was
startled by a gasping sound and saw
that Mr.. LongIey was struggling
for breath. With the aid OF a
travelling man. who was also present,
he was placed In a reclining posi-
ton. Death occurred almost inn
mediately. DR.. II. W. Smith was
called. and pronounced 1t due to
heart failure, although Mr.. Longley
had never been known to suffer
from heart attacks He was about
IS years Of age. The body was
taken to the Hilton Undertaking
rooms. There are no near relatives
surviving, his wife and daughter
having died many years. ago. He
was member Of Quinnibassett
Lodge, l. o. o. F.. Somerset Rebekah
Lodge. Lebanon Lodge. F. and A.
n, Somerset Chapter. Royal Arch
Masons, De MoIay Commandery
knight Templars Of Skowhegan and
Of the Congregational Church in
NOrridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Mr.. James II. Allen or 70 Forbes
St.. Rochester. n. Y, suffered for
years with rheumatism. Many times
this terrible disease left him helpless
and unable to work.
He finally decided. after years Of
ceaseless study. that no one can be
free from rheumatism until the ac-
cumulated impurities, commonly
called uric acid deposits. were dis
solved in the joints and muscles and
expelled from the body.
With this idea in mind he con-
suited physicians. made experiments
and finally compounded prescrip-
ton that quickly and completely
banished every sign and symptom Of
rheumatism from his system.
lie freely gave his discovery. which
he called Allenrhu. to others who
took it, with what might be called
marvellous success. After years of
urging he decided to let sufferers
everywhere know about his discov-
cry through the newspapers.
1.-THE blessed relief this marvellous
prescription quickly gives has made
for it thousands. of friends" says
Sections Drug store. Augusta-Gar-
diner Agt.. Jackson's drug store who
has been appointed agent in your
city. 1t is MIR. Aliens own discovery.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
NORR|DCEWOCK
Mrs. Harriet Alma Low.

The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Alma
Lowe was held on Friday afternoon
from her late home on WEIGH Street.
Although Mrs. Lowe lad been i'll
for several months, her death came
suddenly on Wednesday morning as
the result of complication of
diseases dating from the early sum-
mer. She was born in Mercer. Oct. II .
1860. the daughter of William and
Maria tTitusl Harlow. Her educa-
ton was received in the public
schools of Mercer. and Lowell. Mass.
With the exception of the few years
spent in Lowell. she lived in Mercer
until about twelve years ago. when
she came to Norridgewock to make
her home. She was married Jan. IL,
1879 to Elwen A. Lowe of Mercer.
and they made their home on a farm
near East Mercer Until after his
death, which occurred about is
years ago. One daughter. Leona,
was born to them. A few years
after her husbands death, she sold
the farm and moved to Norridge-
wock. where she had built a fine
modern house on WEIGH street. She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
CLINTON

William Lawler was q buSineS IS
caller in Waterville.- Tuesday.
Herman Haines, who recently pur-
chased the l. W. Lincoln farm, has
installed a new furnace.
Mrs. ID. Dewey Pratt was in Port
land on business recently.
Dominic Sousa of Pittsficld was Il
business caller in town Tuesday.
John Stinchficld is i'll at his home
with pneumonia.
Mrs. Arlene Adams and Mrs. Bert
Bachelor are guests of their mother,
Mrs. Cheney OF Augusta
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Brown are
receiving congratulations upon the
birth of daughter Tuesday morn
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. II. X. Brown have
moved into their new bungalow.
which has just been completed on
Winn avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
PERSONAL MENTION

~' Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Jackson OF
New York CITY are passing IA few
Lays IN town and at Pittsfieid.
Dana Robins Of Twelve Corners.
Madison. was "a business caller In
town Wednesday.
Judge Charles \. Small Of Madi-
son Was in toxin on buaincsH Tues
Guy.
Mrs. Phillip Turcotte and Mrs.
George Goulettc were in Fairfield
Wednesday.
.slr. and Mrs f. Iiamei OF Lake
wood we're IN town Wednesday on
their way to Orlando. Florida.
Friends OF Mrs. Florence Mosson
viii be CORY to know that she Is
patient at II hospital in Portland.
Miss telma Lyons of Portsmouth.
n. r.. arrived in town Wednesday
ana went to Canaan to visit her par
snts. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lyons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph IL. Murray,
we're called To Portland Wednesday
Ivy the illness Of their daughter. Mrs.
FLORENCE Mosson.
Wednesday in Waterville with her
daughter. Mrs, Lester r. Weeks and
Miss Marion 4. Merriam, senior
nj Colby.
%. Mrs. Robert Dover has gone TO
Winchester Mass, to attend Il fair
Of tho Methodist church. She will
lie tho guest OF Mrs. T.. Bulmer and
other friends for n few weeks.
Mrs. Grace Tolman left Wednts-
day morning for Saranac. y. Y,
where she will pass the winter with
her daughter. Miss Margaret Nc
Grcggor. She is passing IL few days
with her daughter. Miss Jessie Nc
Grcggor enroute to Saranac.
DR.. Robert VI. Shields. who has
been here several months because of
the Illness of his wife. former Miss
Emerald Young. who Is patient at
the Kennebec Valley Hospital. has
returned to Port Richmond. staten
Island. y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

1t tcas as comfortable as it looked
from outside.
at the theater I noticed quite a lot
of girls and women alone. There
were two behind Systematically
dressed, too, and awfully pretty.
And heard one of them say:
Yes, Ernest wanted to take une
to see that new musical comedy to-
night, but I knew you and would
have better time alone, so il you
don't mind he'll just take US TO sup
per afterward."
That wasn't a bit the way the
girls feel back home: there it's al
most a disgrace not to have a man
with you when you go out anywhere
in the evening; people think it's be-
cause you cant. you see. I decided
that girls in the city We're much
freer than they are in a small town.
1t was. awfully hard for me to wait
till the following Tuesday for some
work TO do, but, of course. ] couldn't
hurry things up any. Sylvia told
me l was very lucky. indeed to get
the chance to work then. She took
me around with her to some OF the
studios. and l left my photographs.
and even saw one casting director.
but he said that he had nothing
then. not even a mob scene. left
my name and address everywhere.
though-they gave me cards to fill
out. which would be filed-so ! felt
that I was accomplishing something.
learned a good deal about make
up from the girls: they gathered in
my room late one afternoon. and ey-
perimented with different shades OF
grease paint and powder till they
got what they though was the best
combination. And one of them
showed me the best way to do my
eyes go when l went hack to the
agency I really felt quite expert
enced and pretty sure OF my she
cess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Mrs. Herbert NJ. Hall

EAST--The community was great
ly shocked and saddeBed when 1t
learned that death had again entered
our midst. taking one. who has been
q lifelong, beloved md respected
citizen.
Mrs. Florence (Cressey) Hall pass
ed into the Great Beyond Friday,
Nov. IA, at 3:15 J.. NJ, after an H.
ness of only few days of Infantile
paralysis. She was the youngest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Cressey. Born Nov. 10. 1875 on the
place where she has lived out her
life. educated In the rural school and
at "kent's Hill Seminary" She was
q woman OF rare sterling character,
a devoted wife and mother, a kind
ana helpful neighbor She is surviv-
ed by her husband. Herbert M. Han,
one daughter, Mrs. Elwood Libby.
two sons. Albert b. and Roy Hail.
and four grandchildren. also two SIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

CIR! who comes to New York to earn
her living could stay there.
Sylvia introduced me to the nice
woman who had charge of the club,
and she made me feel so welcome.
and as II belonged to the club and
she was glad to have me there. She
made all the preliminary arrange
ments not q bit as IL they were red
taps, and when ! was all established
as a member of the club. told her
who my people were back home and
enough about myself so that she'd
know 1 was the sort of girl the club
was meant for-she patted me on
the shoulder and said she hoped I'd
he happy there, and to come to her
If she could advise or help me in
any way. She seemed like n real
friend from that very moment.
l had dinner in the cafeteria that
night-only it wasn't like a regular
cafeteria, because II seemed SO
homy. The food was all home cook
ed, and yau just went and got what
Won wanted, on a little tray. and
then sat down at one of the small
tables. with any one you wanted to.
sylvia introduced me to all the
Urls, and before l knew it ! was
part OF ~ ,bration; one OF then.
had been gwen part in play
that was going to open on Broad
way very soon, and everybody was
congratulating her and making a
big Fuss about it. 1 couldn't help
noticing right away that their work
was tile most important thing to all
Of them. A crowd OF girls that age
back home would have been talking
about parties and clothes and
things like that, but these girls were
all discussing parts they were try
ing for Il, plays or motion pictures.
Tnnasxinhf 1871 hn ThA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Silver tea was held at the home
of Mrs. knights. u members being
present. The afternoon was passed
in sewing for the December sale,
also a puff was put together and
tackled, after which business meet
ing was held. Mrs. Gertrude Rich
erson. vice president. presided.
Complete arrangements were made
Tor the sale TO be held at the vestry
Thursday. Dec. 4. Committees for
the different booths are asked to
meet in the veStry Wednesday. Dec.
33. to make and decorate the booths.
The next silver tea will be held at
the home of Mrs. Mamie Grant. with
Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Mary Lamb and
Mrs. Angie Moore as hostesses. A
covered dish lunch was served In the
dining room by the hostess, which
was much enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Somerset Central Agricultural Soci
ETY. Elects Officers

At an adjourned annual meeting of
the Somerset Central Agricultural
Society held at the office of Went
worth and Plummer Wednesday eve
ming the following officers and trus-
tees were elected: Pres. Walter L.
Ordway; vice president. Ernest G.
Butler: secretary. George II. Plum
mer; assistant secretary, John II.
Lancaster; treasurer. John w. Fol-
bradbury: trustees. Walter =. Ord
way, Ernest G. Butler. George H.
Plummer. John II. Lancaster. John
w. Folger. s. Fl. bradbury, D. A. Por-
ter. Blinn w Page, Leslie RI. Gold
smith. Arthur A Jewett. q. Ernest
Avore. c. Davis Miller, Roland r.
Patten, John II. Jenkins. Charles c.
Cleveland and Marshall G. Niles.
This society was organized 81 years
ago and each fan a fair has been
held beginning with one day fair
For the past three years n four day
iair has been held. 1t has grown
from small town fair to one of the
largest and best fairs In the state
under a splendid MANAGEMENT and
too much credit the past few years
can not be paid to the secretary.
George ii. Plummer who was re- cleo
tcu idSl hight pS -. 1tdN Is
Miller. who was elected as n trus-
tee has served on the official board
longer than any other man. Mr.. Mil
Ter has always exhibited a keen in
terest in the work and success of the
society and contributed much to the
same.
Within the past five years the
buildings have all been rebuilt and
are now in fine shape. The race
course. one of the best in the State.
has also been rebuilt and no better
racing is seen any where than at
Fairview Park The live stock, poul-
try and other exhibits are not sur
passed by the state fairs. The mid
way attractions have been wonder
fully increased and improved At
first there was only one ride. a mer-
ry- go FOUND. while last year there
were fiSe rides. The free program
of vaudeville and other entertaining
stunts are too many well worth the
price of admission. For several years
fine concerts have been given by the
local hand and Notre Dame de Lour-
des orchestra. Fine evening pro-
grams are now pleasing feature.
The dates for the 1925 fair are Sept.
i5,16.l7 and Is. The society are al
ready making plans for 4th of July
meet and fine racing at the park in
the afternoon and a down town pro-
gram in the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Circle Meeting

Mrs. Robert Dover was hostess To
the ladies OF the Social Circle of the
Centenary Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon. There was a large at
tendance ana work was done for the
fair IN December. Mrs. Dover served
delicious home made candies. The
next meeting will be held on De-
cember End at the home OF Mrs.
Nellie Humphrey on Mount Pleasant
avenue.
4 Robert Green OF town has been
appointed district deputy grand pa
triarch Of District No. y. which com
prises Athens. North Arson. Har-
mony and Skowhegan. by Grand
Patriarch leroy NJ. Howes OF Ban
gor. Mr.. Green's deputy grand iu-
uior warden is Ivan Dyer. also of
vinegar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Wednesday morning Frank Taylor
OF Arson. who was arrested Tues
day afternoon, was before Judge
Maurice L. Merrill at u hearing of
tho Western Somerset municipal
court. charged with support of
HIS daughter. Jennie May Taylor.
aged nine years. Taylor WAS ordered
to pay ST. Wednesday and cost of
case. $500. and to pay s. per week
beginning January LIST. The case
was continued until February LIST and
Taylor gave personal recognizance
IN the sum OF 500 for his appear
ancc at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

continue to make their home in
Massachusetts.
Mrs. James Push and son and MIR.
and Mrs. W. A. Wescott of Show
hogan We're calling on friends in
Madison Sunday.
Leonard Whittier is i'll with a bad
cold at this writing.
Miss Elizabeth TheharGc. who is
employed in Madison. spent the
week end at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
MADISON

Owing to the extreme cold wcath~
the log piling operations of the Grea,
Northern Paper Go. were called ou
Wednesday morning and about ~"
cords OF short wood are frozen ID
the river.
Dclbert \. Sawyer. manager OF ue
Madison A. e. i. store, was able 70
be out Tuesday. after having been
confined TO his home by illpcsS since
Thursday. -.
The members of Sterling Rehtkah
Lodge are making preparations "
hold "A cooked food sale at the AcIn'
Orient Shop. Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
SOMERSET COUNTY
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following real estate transfers
have recently been recorded:
Anson-Ishmael +. Hamilton Of
Skowhegan to Rudolph Jefferson of
Anson. land in Arson. Wilfred V.
Therriault Of Arson to Kenneth b.
Mclean of Arson land in Arson with
buildings known as Record farm.
Benjamin +. Walker of Arson to
Great Northern Paper Co. of MILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
FAME?
BY
VIOLET DARE
Author Of The Half-Tine Wife,
VIOLET DARE
Author Of The HaH.Tine Wife"

or arguing about makeup or some
thing like that. And they were all
so nice to me.
"rve got passes for show to-
night" one OF them said to me. i
can't go, because I'm going to pre-
view of a picture at one OF the no.
tells, so why don't you and Sylvia
take my tickets??"
So we did. II seemed funny to
me TO be going out in the evening
without having a man along, but
Sylvia didn't seem to think any
thing about our walking down
Broadway just by ourselves. and. as
we didn't pay any attention to any
body else, nobody did to Us. And
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Ford Runs 81 Miles On
Gallon Of Gasoline

4 new automatic and self regulat-
ing device has been invented by John
A. Stransky, 450S Fourth ST.. Puk-
wana, S. D., with which automobiles
have made from IS to 81 miles on
gallon Of gasoline. II removes care
Ion and reduces spark plug trouble
and overheating. It can be Installed
by any one in five minutes. Mr..
Stransky wants distributors and Ia
willing to send sample at his own
risk. Write him todav-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
kcnncbcc Valley Hospital

Patients lately discharged are Mr..
Raymond y. Stevens OF Skowhegan,
Phildora Gotta md Airline st. Peter
of Skowhcgan. Walter Copp OF North
Arson and Lillian Sargent, Phillips.
Among those to enter the hospi-
tai this week are Eugene Durham +
Canaan, Clarence Wentworth. of
Moth Arson and Lloyd Holden ~
Skowhegan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
MERCER

Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Stevens haVe
gone to Houston, Texas. to pass tf
winter.
The young people Of the Grahgs
enjoyed "A dance hold at Grange Han
Wednesday evening.
Elvet Holmes trapped fox w
week tEat was GO inches long. Jhh
Is the 9TH he has got this season
Clayton Mores has gone to hrids'
port, Conn, to pass the winier.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

ed at first.
and when l
found myself
all settled in
a little room
up on tn e
{ h ird floor,
and saw the
gay cretonne
cover on the
cot bed. that
matched the
window cur
faina and the
slip on the
little rocking
chair. I wish
Cd that every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
MT. VERNON

Word has been received from the
party of hunters. Hovey Luce. Fred
Hopkins, Arthur Bean and George
and Eddie Hall, who went from here
to SeboomooI. that they have al
ready killed six deer. They are ex-
expected to return this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Funeral of James Bramble

The funeral service of James
Bramble was held Wednesday morn
ing at, 10 O'Clock at the undertaking
parlors of Thomas G.. Lord. conduct
ed by Rev. George Merriam OF the
Bethany Baptist church. The burial
was In the Southside cemetery.
The regular meeting OF the Russell
Relief Corps will he held at Grand
Army hall Friday afternoon at 80
o'clock.
Friday evening the annual inspec-
ton of the work of bloomfield Tenn
pie, Pythian Sisters. will take place
In Castle hall. The inspecting off,
Ger will be Mrs. Davis of Waterville
Refreshments will be served after
the work by q committee. of which
Mrs. Helen Knight Is chairman.
Bethany Guild will meet at the
church parlors this afternoon. La
dies of the parish are invited to at
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

DOROTHY LANE goes to New
York to visit
PERSIS GRANT, and gets a
chance to act in motion picture as
double for a famous star. She meets
LAWRENCE FRENCH. a young
publicity man. A producer whom
Persis knows. named
HOPSON. invites the girls TO go
to q theater and dance club with
him and some friends. French wants
Dorothy not to have anything to do
with the Hopson crowd, and as a
result she and Persis quarrel and
she decides to live alone. Dorothy
goes to a theatrical agent whom
French has recommended She
meets
SYLVIA STEARNS. who takes
her to a girls club to live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
,ODRNvILLE

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. Palmer
badger OF Massachusetts,, have been
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Badger have sold their
farm near Evans Corner and will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Arcana Club Meets

The Arcana Club was held at the
home of Mrs. Ethel Shaw, Tuesday
afternoon.
The Thanksgiving program was
carried out. a paper on New Eng
land Costumes" by Mrs. A lice Mar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
SKOWHECAN LOCAL news
PERSONAL MENTION

George Baker of Bingham was a
business caller in town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cummings of
bingham were in town shopping
Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. y. Ellingwood of
Athens were out of town shoppers
in Skowhegan Wednesday!
Friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il.
Fogg who went TO Boston on the
10th, will be interested to know that
they went to st. Petersburg, Fla,
the first of this week.
Skowhegan friends Of Mrs Mary
Chick Neal. who passed last winter
with Mr.. and Mrs. r.. r. Haines of
Middle street. Skowhegan, Will be
grieved to know Of her sudden death
which occurred in Augusta Tuesday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Clara Smith has gone 10 SkoF'
hogan. to pass the winter. 81
Donald Stevens has gone 10 NJ
Haven, Conn, where he will tea'"
this winter. ..,n
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Chapman, VIZ
be the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. JONI
Ingersol for few days at Harrison