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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
Open MEETING OF
WINTER CARNIVAL
COMMITTEE TODAY

The tentative program for the three
days Of the Maine Winter Carnival.
February 21-23, as prepared by the
carnival committee will be submitted
to the general committee for their
consideration, amendment and ap-
prevail at a meeting to be held at the
Chamber of Commerce rooms at 4.30
this afternoon.
The general committee on the car
nival Is all inclusive, 1t not only in
cludes the active members OF the
various sub committees having the
different departments Of the great
carnival in charge, but is composed
of all who plan to participate in any
of the activities of the 1924 Winter
Sports Carnival, either as COMPETE
tors or as onlookers. In other words,
representatives of the local organi-
cations who will be active in any
phase of this years celebration.
members of clubs, teachers, players
on teams, student members of the
snow and ice event teams, and all
citizens interested in the success of
the great venture this year are asked
to attend this meeting and lend their
aid by suggestions.
There should be upwards of hun
bred people at the Chamber of Com
merce rooms this afternoon. to act
on the program as tentatively
planned by the committee after many
weeks OF concerted effort. A big
meeting of Augusta enthusiasts this
afternoon will launch the 1924 Car
nival most auspiciously, and from
this date until the days of the Car
nival itself all things will be moving
toward the culrpination of arrange
ments for what promises to be one
of the most elaborate winter sports
congresses ever staged in New Eng
land. 4.30 o'clock is the time,-the
Chamber of Commerce rooms, the
place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
Augusta Chapter of
Red Cross Annual
Meeting February 5

Final reports on the Seventh An
nual Roll Call conducted by the Au-
gusta Chapter, American Red Cross
showed a gain of ISL members in
this district over the previous year.
The report was presented at the
meeting of the executive committee
at the Red Cross offices at O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. The chair
man, DR.. Warren B. Sanborn, pre-
sided.
Miss Katherine Winn, the new in
FAINT welfare nurse engaged for work
in the Augusta district was present
and gave an outline of the program
of activities.
BY the action of the executive
committee at the meeting yesterday
afternoon, the annual meeting of the
local chapter will occur next Tues
day afternoon, February at 4
o'clock at the Red Cross Office. Elec-
ton of officers will be the principal
business at the annual meeting and
all members of the committee and
chapter as well as any others in
terested are asked to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
BELFAST

Linood Burkett Thompson. nomi-
mated by Gov. Baxter on the Sea and
Shore Fisheries commission, is a
native of Belfast, the only son of
Selwyn Thompson and with him a
member of the Thompson Manufac-
turing company.
"Shanties" is she unique name
given to a little book just published
bv a Searsport woman. Miss Joanna
Carver Colcord. q sister of Lincoln
Colcord. author of "a Vision of
Y ar" Miss Colcords Offering is a
collection of sailors songs or Chan
ties. and contains also bits of in
formation concerning them and also
the music.
At n guest night, given in Memo
raj hall Tuesday evening, by the
Belfast Teachers club. Supt. r. f..
Roderick was the speaker, his sub
ject being Men and Why they Live
A teachers institute will be held
Saturday at o'clock in the Pierce
school.
The Bradbury Memorial Hospital
League will hold food sale in the
Waldo Trust company lobby Satur-
day, Feb. at 100 for the benefit of
the hosr tai.
The Waldo County Hospital club
met with Miss Ethel Frost Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. L.
Sleeper, and had most enjoyable
session. 1t was voted to spend some
$3.50 for N-ray and laboratory sup
plies for the hospital and to hold
an all-day picnic in Memorial hall on
Feb. IS.
The engagement was announced
here today of Miss Margaret NJ.
Craig, a physical instructor in the
Brockton. Mass, Y. ". c. A. and
Harold X. Stone of Unity. paying
teller in the City National bank of
belfast. Miss Craig is a graduate of
Mount -Holyoke and is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chrales N. Craig of
Belfast. The wedding will take
place in Belfast in the fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
Getchell Turned Over To Somerset
County

Avon "~+cle,l of North Dexter was
arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff
John A. Mooers of Skowhegan who
took him to Newport where he was
turned over to n Somerset county
deputy sheriff and taken to Show
hogan. An indictment has been re-
turned against Gctchell by the
Somerset County Grand jury recent
~, on a statutory charge.
The Ladies' Aid of the Free Bap-
fist church will hold a special meet
ing at the parsonage, Friday after
noon at 2:30.
The Lady Maccabees will hold a
food sale at the store of Bucknam
and Mountain Saturday afternoon at
> o'clock.
NJ. II. Powell of Orono was in
Dexter Tuesday afternoon on bust
ness.
William =. Newman, auditor of the
Eastern Trust and Banking Co, was
in Dexter Tuesday on business.
Benjamin A. Peaks of Dover-Fox-
croft was a caller in Dexter Tues
day.
Verne Hollis is in Sangerville
where he has been engaged for sew
eral months work in a wooden mill
Harry Messenger of Gardiner has
been in town this week on business.
Alvin A. Eastman is in a Bangor
hospital for surgical treatment.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Congregational church will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Charles II. Maxfield.
Miss Sara Young is in town this
week, at the home of Mrs. Herbert
Downing. She is accompanied by
her niece. Miss Jean Mclean of
Bangor.
The time for closing for the dis
patcher mail at the local postofiice
at night, has been changed from
$50 to 5:45 on account of having to
transport the mail by team instead
of automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

broken leg. is doing well and his host
Of neighbors and friends hope to see
him out again in the near future.
The thermometer registered Is and
90 below zero Sunday and Monday at
this place.
Lew Robinson is hauling out Capt
A II. Thomas's annual supply of
wood.
Joseph Robinson and several of the
neighbors are sitting their annual
supply of fee.
The little four year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Caddy. who was
successfully operated on for appendi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
nno14u CLoo C4o.o 24 Water St. Augusta, Me-
VuUHIJ D1OS OIU1 - Quality Service Satisfaction

son in Rockland during the illness of
her little daughter at the Silsby's
hospital.
Henry Caddy was in Rockland
land Sunday.
Henry Ewell made business trip
to Rockland Saturday.
Albert Ewell has had a radio in
stalled in his home.
Mrs. Ella Robinson has gone to
Rockland to visit relatives and
friends.
Edmond Kinney, who has been con-
fined to his bed for the past several
weeks suffering from the effects of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
ST. GEORGE

Mr.. and Mrs Elmus Shuman of
North Waldoboro are passing several
weeks with their daughter and hus-
band, Capt. and Mrs. A. n. Thomas.
Mrs. Della Ewell passed Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. Carolena Robin
son.
Mrs. Sarah Caddy is staying at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Robin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
Past Commander Gay at Portland

Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Gay, 80
Grove street, We're in Portland Tues
day where in the evening they at
tended the 4lst anniversary of Shep-
ley Camp. Sons of Veterans. There
was large numbe: present, 200
covers being laid for the banquet.
Speeches were made by n number
after the banquet, including Past
Commander George f. Gay. The
toastmaster was Major Philbrook of
Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
ALBION

Funeral of Mrs. r. L. Wellington
Funeral services for the late Mrs
F. L. Wellington were held Sunday
afternoon. Rev. F. r. Champlin Of
ficiated assisted by the Rebekahs.
She is survived by her husband and
three brothers and a sister in Nom
tana and a sister in Florida, also a
sister. Mrs. Angie Written of Wins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Hartman Of
Readfeld are guests at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Frost, Capital
street. Mr.. Hartman is State lee
turer of the Grange and came to
this city to attend the conference of
Grange lecturers at the State House.
Wednesday. Mr.. Hartman is can
didate on the Republican ticket for
the nomination as Representative to
the State Legislature from the class
towns of ,Readfield, Mt. Vernon, Fay
cite. Wayne. Vienna and Rome Mrs.
Hartman is a sister of Mrs. Frost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
Interesting Enhancement

Cards have been received in the
city, announcing the engagement oil
Miss Inez Judkins of Portland and
John Moody Dewey of Augusta. Miss
Judkins was formerly employed al
the local telephone office and is now
employed in similar capacity in
Portland. Mr.. Dewey is employed by
tho Central Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
LitchfieId Masonic Event

District Deputy Grand Master
John c. Arnold of this city will go
to Litchfield, Feb. 10, where the an
nual inspection of Morning Star
Lodge, No. Al. F. & A. NJ, will take
place. The Most Worshipful Master
Albert NJ. Spear has signified his in
tention of being present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

low. and several nieces and nephews.
Those present from out of town
were Mrs. Angie Written. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Written Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Libby of Winslow, George
Taylor of Unity, and Elmer Bachel-
der OF Portland.
There were many beautiful floral
tributes from the relatives and
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
Dexter
Annual Meeting of Dexter Loan and
BUILDING Association

HSSSSidNiSu
t." annual actin" of the DeXtCr
Loan aad Building Association was
held at it's offices in the Springall
building Monday evening. Accord
ing to reports of officers given at this
time, the association has had a very
prosperous year. The following Of
ficers were elected: Arthur =. Abb
bolt, president; Stanford Nj.
Leighton, vice president; Amos s..
Springall, secretary and treasurer;
Arthur =. Abbott. J. Willis Crosby,
Amos A. Springall, Charles H. Hay
den, Stanford NJ. Leighton, Samuel
L. Small, and Winthrop L. Fay,
directors; Charles H. Hayden, STAN
ford NJ. Leighton, and Amos A.
Springall. members of the finance
committee; J. Willis Crosby, at
torney; Clarence n. Pierce auditor.
The dates for the annual auto
mobile show of the Blaisdell Auto
mobile company are set for March
10, 20, 81, and %.
Crystal Temple, Pythian Sisters, will
hold a Leap Year dance at Pythian
hall Thursday. evening. All Sisters,
Knights and invited friends will be
welcome.
Friends of Mrs. Duane Mower are
sorry to learn that she is a patient
at Plummer Memorial hospital,
where she has undergone an opera
ton for appendicitis.
Bert l.. Call of the Call studio is
in Boston this week attending the
photographers school conducted by
the Eastman Kodak company.
DR.. 0. r. Emerson of Newport was
in this town Tuesday on professional
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Miss Irene Bumps OF Milo was
here. Tuesday and visited with
friends. being formerly employed in
the city. She was on her way to
Berlin. n. H.. where she will visit
her sister and attend the winter car
rival,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Hellyn Fisher. formerly of this
city. who is conducting hairdress-
ing business in Gardiner. went to
Boston. Wednesday morning to at
tend the New England Hairdressers'
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

In the. account of the Eastern Star
installation the personnel OF the quar-
tet was Incorrectly given, those who
80 ably assisted in the affair being
Elizabeth Noble. Mrs. J. A. Anderson,
Charles Marston and A. II. Ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Sam Common. the we'll known writ
err for the Lewiston Journal. SNas q
caller in the city, Wednesday II. l..
Pierson of tho Lewiston sun was
also among the "Wednesday business
callers here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Sheriff Henry l.. Cummings is us
inH cane for day or so, due to
laineness, resulting from q cold.
The sheriff is optimistic about his
afiiiction and feels that he will be
throwing the cane away in a day or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

g. Il. Iittletleld. New England
agent OF the Associated Press, was
in'this city Wednesday, the guest OF
&c. Murphy, the local representa-
tive of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas d. Cahill and
daughter, Miss Elnora Cahill of Z
Perham street, left Wednesday
morning for Boston. Where Miss Ca
hill will receive treatment. She 10
suffering with rheumatic fever and
her many friends are hoping for her
complete and speedy recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Miss Bella Russell of Newcastle.
n, g.. arrived In this city Wednes-
day for an extended visit with her
sister, Mrs. w. ii. Stilkey, Chapel
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Queen Temple. No. 20, Pythian sis
ters will hold its installation of off,
GERS, Thursday evening, Jan. 81, at
8 o'clock. All visiting knights and
Sisters cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Louise Stratton OF Augusta passed
the week end at their homes.
Elmer Bachelor of Portland has
been in town a few days called here
by the death Of Mrs wellington.
Edwina Bagley and Florence Tay-
lor, who teach In Palermo are at
home for the winter vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

.Nr. and Mrs. Roscoe y. Given of
80. South Chestnut street are enter
taiuing Mrs. Givcn's mother. Mrs.
Wakefield OF Richmond for few
daSs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

'Ilwood Goff of Portland. who made
r,tcn hit in the Legion minstrel
SHOW, Tuesday night, went to Rock
lind, Wednesday morning on bust
NESS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

.'Davila Il. Cloutier left Wednesday
afternoon for Miami. Fla, where he
VIII visit friends and relatives for
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Sen. John T.. SpraEue of Dover
Foxcroft. who has been here for n
few days on business. returned We'd
n6Sday to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

THE Helping Hand Sewing Circle
Will meet with Mrs. EerVin r.
Hanks, T. Maple street, Friday aft
ernoon. The members are asked to
bring "snips."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Attorney James IL. Perkins of this
city Is passing the remainder of the
week on business trip to Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Miss Gertrude NJ. Frye, n worker
fer the Maine Childrcn's Home so
ciSty, has gone to Machias for a sew
ethl days stay in the interests OF
the society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

John W. Leland of Sangcrville. n
member of the Slst Legislature.
member of the House. was a bust
ness caller. Wednesday. in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

citis at Silby's hospital in Rockland a
week ago Saturday is doing fine and
her many friends hope to see her
home soon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Mrs. Alma Chalmers is visiting at
the home Of her son, Dwight Chal-
mers. In Augusta.
Marguerite Drake, Ruth Gould and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31

Ludger Nermette. employed Mt the
Bnodeau clothing store, Is confined
10 his homo by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
MANCHE ESTER

At the next regular meeting OF
Manchester grange, Feb. 2, the third
and fourth degrees will be conferred
and the harvest feast served. Those
not yet solicited please bring pie or
cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-31
LOCALS

.t. 4. Damon of Boston was a
T1csday business caller, here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-19
BACKERS
HOLD MEETINGS

Residents Of FL Jardin assembled last
night in the ri Jardin community house
No. ,. and heard talks for Mrs. Miriam
r. Ferguson. candidate for governor.
Or. ". r. Spivey. Judge V. W. Taylor
ard =. J. Bishop. chairman or the coun
~ club for Mrs. Ferguson. all spoke At
tho meeting. each bringing out the va
rious reasons why Mrs. Ferguson should
b. supported.
a meeting will be held at La Feria
tonight. with Judge Ira Webster. and
Judge H. l.. Yates speaking for Mrs.
Ferguson. on Thursday Judge J. e.
Georgc will speak ~ Rio Hondc. while
some other supporters Of Mrs. Ferguson
will address q meeting to be held in
Rangerville.
Saturday night a number Of San Ben
ito people assembled 20 hear talks by
Judge George and Judge Taylor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-19
French Delegation
To Dawes Meeting
ApprovedbyCab
uRv The Associated Press)

PARIS, Aug. l9.-The French cabinet
today unanimously approved the work
Of the French delegation at the Inter
national Conference in London and
thanked il for the important results il
had attained in the interests of France.
The cabinet met this morning and ar
ter having listened att ntiycly 10 a re
port by Premier Herriot on the pro
cccdings and results ~ the conference
gave its unqualified approval NJ the
accord which had bccu couclud d at the
lengthy meeting at the British capital.
II was decided that the premier should
read his declaration before the senate
and chamber o. Thursday. giving a
complete report of the work Of the Lon.
den conference 70 both bodies * the
French legislature.
The approval given NY tha cabinet to-
day TO the work of the French delegation
IN London ia snid hy compctcnt obscrv-
ers 20 aurur well for the survival of NJ
lIerricts report through the two or
three weeks cf parliamentary buffeting
II will have % undergo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-19
German Cabinet to
Demand Reichstag OK,

BERLIN, Aug. ~ n n generally *
pecicd that the rcichatlg will meet Fri
day ard that its decision on the results
Of the London rcparation conference will
be taken az the end Of next week.
Yesterdays meeting of the rahinet
under the chairmanship of President
Ebert unanimo sly approved the German
delegations attitude during the London
negotiations ana the government ~ de-
tcrminrd 10 dis olive the reichstag in
the latter failing 10 sanction the London
pact.
The government policy in this regard
was made clear % the leaders of the
rcichstag parties IN discussions after the
cabinet mcetin". when Chancellor Marx
laid before them NJ results w THE Lon
don parlcys. lIe Emphasized that from
his personal interviews with VI. Her
riot in London ha believed that the
French premier had tho best intentions
and could be trusted; also that his aim
was the pacdieatlon pf Europe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-19
U.S.. CLAIMS BODY in
MEXICO SANS FUNDS

MEXICO CITY, Aug. l9.-The first
sitting of thc American Mexican mixed
claims commission. held yesterday, n
likely to be the only one for some time,
Il IS declared, owing to the failrre Of
the American congress to appropriate
funds fer the expenses of the American
staff during their stay in Mexico City.
Unless tha funds are forthcoming with
in a short TING, the American commits
sioncrs and their staff will return 70
Washington.
Yesterdays session was held under the
Presidency Of Foreign Minister Aaron
Saenz. repre- fenting President Obr ron
ana consisted of The usual exchange OF
cuurtesics The United States were re-
presented ny Judge Ernest u. Perry and
Henry vi Anderson. and Mexico by Aqui-
les Elordv and Fernando Gonzales Ron.
Dr. Dodico Aviaco. the noted Brazilian
Diplomat. who has been appointed AS the
neutral umpire, presented his creden-
tials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-19
lee TURNS DOWN
G. 0. P. NOMINATION
fkv The Associated PrcssJ

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. Aug
10. The republican party of Texas was
today without nm official candidate FIR
governor following the action IF its
nominee. Thomas l.. Lee Of Houston ~
issuing statement here yesterday re-
itrrating hiS refusal ~ ~ the candidate
for chief executive ~ TIE state.
The statement. addressed to the re-
publicanS of Texas. thanked them for
the honor of nominating him for govern
or. declared that hc did not seek the
nomination since II fell eihcrc were
other good republicans IN our state who
could serve war party interest in this
capacity better and that owing 90
false quotations or Incorrect inicrprcta-
fion ~ inv communication 70 James y.
Furge>on by one or two ~ our own
people. who have made some rash and
injurious public statements that would
handicap Try best efforts for party su
rcsS" ~ declined the gubcrnatorial
nomination.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-19
AS
TERRIFIC Rain
SWEEPS iowa
Many Cattle Lost and
Crops Damaged When
Streams Overflo w
Towns and Farms

DIES MONIES. Iowa. Aug 1.-Two
men lost their lives. many head If cattle
were destroyed aud property damage
estimated at hundreds of thousands of
dollars. was done in terrific rain
storm that swept over Eastern Iowa
last night. Practically all of the cities
and towns caught in the rain are flooded
and the WapSipiniccn. Cedar and big
Greek rivers overflowed their banks and
submerged acres IF farm land.
Dln. Iowa. near Cedar Rapids. was
reported under water with Walnut Creek
rising III the rate NJ an inch an hour
and heavy rain falling this morning.
Res NJ parties worked all night Every
home in the town N flooded.
At Waterloo, Iowa. the heavy rain
caused Blackhawk Greek 10 overflow.
isohiiug 4 number of houses ia the
Northwest section of the city.
The Cedar River " still rising. II II
estimated that property damage will be
extensive.
AZ Dubuque. Iowa. - inches of rain
had fallen during the - hours ending
"a d. N. Corn fields era severely
damaged The Mississippi rose eight
inches III one hour this morning.
The bodies VI ~ y. Schlcy and De-
rIaud Jarrett. farmers who were drown
M ia Zig Creek near Bertram. Iowa.
last night while trying 10 save their
cattle from storm. were found today
several miles from the scene Of the
drowning.