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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-15
WOULDLEASE
SHOALS POWER

Washington, May 15.-Willingness
of the Associated Power Company to
submit another Muscle Shoals pro-
posal to purchase power produced at
Muscle Shoals by the government
and distribute it under the federal
water power act was expressed at
today's Senate agricultural commit
tee hearing BY the general manager
OF the Alabama Power Company.
He explained this proposal would
depend upon perpetual government
ownership and operation and in eff
feet would be modification of the
Norris bill, which provides for 60
vermont operation Of the property.
DESPAIR
"If only had golf club" sighed
the convict as he looked at the ball
or the links.-Black and Blue Jay.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31

work well and crews Of men are At
work daily.
In spite Of the early freezing of
the lake this year there has been
practically no good skating. Re-
peated light SHOWS have covered the
ice with just enough snow to spoil
that form Of sport. Some years there
Ia no better place to skate than on
Snow pond. The bay at Oakland
always freezes over soon enough to
make It congregating place for
skaters from miles around and long
distance artists have stretch nearly
nine miles long to try their skill.
Road travelling this year is fully
as good as it was last year at this
time. A year ago there was more
snow and the roads were rutted more
on account of the frequent warm
spells. This year the first big snow
melted down to practically bare
ground and then several light falls
followed. Since the first snow melt
ed there has been no real thaw and
the usual ruts are lacking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
Mrs, Iva Eaton

Funeral services for Mrs. Iva Ea-
ton, the second victim of the terrible
automobile accident which occurred
in Winslow Saturday, were held
from the late home on LthgoW
street, the Rev. F. S. Dolliff officiat-
ing. Mr.. Dolliff spoke sympatheti-
cally and in a beautiful manner to
the bereaved family, and brought
the beautiful spirit. of truth. honesty
and kindness of heart to funer
sense of realization than even the
closest relation or the most intimate
friend of the deceased remembered.
To the aged mother, brave in her
weight of grief, did Mr.. Dolliff speak
especial words of comfort and con-
ISOLATION. and the beautiful. touching
prayer made at the conclusion of the
service. which included each and all
of the bereaved family, in its appeal
for strength and blessing to guide
them, went straight to the hearts of
those outside, who came to pay their
last respects.
The bearers were Frank Matthews,
Philip Williams, Fred Cushman md
Albert Balentine. The floral tri-
butes were many and beautiful. and
in their mute way, each and every
flower manifested the deep respect
and esteem in which the deceased
was held by all who knew her. Es-
pecially, beautiful was the set-piece
Gates Affair."" sent by the sorrowing
community. .-..
The intermcnt was in the Eaton
lot in Fort Hill cemetery.
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COBURN NOTES

School opened yesterday morning
for the commencement of the winter
term and nearly every student was
on hand at the Chapel exercises.
Principal Harthorn emphasized the
fact that promptness at the opening
of new term was one OF the essen
tails that lead to success for the year
stating that the students will be bet
ter able to carry their courses along
if they were ready to get down to
work at the appointed time.
The boys were not long in getting
into their skating toys after return
ing to school and the new school
rink was the scene of a lively hook
ey match that lasted until dark.
Coach Haines Is pleased with the in
terest that is being shown In the
great outdoor sport and Is looking
forward to another successful sea-
son for the puck artists. Though
small. the new rink has a fine sur
face and will afford the students
much pleasure during the next
month. The, hockey team Will only
use II twice n week as arrangements
have been made whereby all home
games and three practice sessions a
week will be held at the South End
rink.
Word has been received from John
Sullivan Of Auburn to the erect that
he will not be able to return to
school owing to a death in his fam
fly. Brainerd Hardy has also left
school.
Miss Miriam Adams. Latin instruc-
tor. will not meet her classes Tor
several days because of Illness.
Coach Haines has had an office IN
stalled in a spare room on the south
side of the school building. This OF
fice will be for the Athletic depart
ment and will be much more con-
venient for everyone.
Girls and Boys basketball teams
will resume practice today In pre-
marathon for their opening games
The girls will meet the alumni jan
nary o and the boys will play the
Phi Delt quintet the same day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
McIEary-PoOler

The marriage OF Miss Isabelle
Pooler and Ralph ID. McLeary, both
Of Waterville, became known last
evening when they arrived home
from Boston, where they had been
passing the holidays. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Frederick
Heath, pastor. of the First Baptist
church at Jamaica Plains, Mass.
Monday. The double ring ceremony
was used. Among those present
were the brides sister, Mrs. Efiie
Malley of Jamaica Plains. and Mr..
Malley, who acted as best man. Aft
err the service was ended the couple
went to Wayside Inn. Sudbury,
Mass.
Mrs. McI.eary is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pooler of u
High street. She graduated from
Waterville High school last spring
and is doing post graduate work at
Coburn Classical Institute prepara-
tory to entering college. The bride
groom Is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur w. McLeary of Phillips. He
came to this city five years ago and
entered Colby college. graduating
last June. He Is n member of the
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and tho
Phi Beta Kappa society. While at
Colby he was active In track and
baseball. During his senior year he
organized the Colby White Mule and
with the MD OF his friends started
the new magazine on a business ba-
sis
At the opening of Waterville High
school this fall Mr.. McLeary was APP
pointed sub-master. During the
fall he has been attending the eX-
tension courses In economics and ed
ucation at Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
Reports of Christmas
Activities Given
Meeting Lions Club

Reports of the Christmas activity
were made at the meeting of the
Waterville Lions club held last night
at the Elmwood hotel. DR.. J. F. HILL
chairman for kennebec county on the
Maine Publicity committee, outlined
the plan by which Governor elect
Brewster proposes to have Maine ad-
vertised throughout the country as a
summer playground and the club
voted to endorse DIR. Hills proposal
to hold a Maine Publicity banquet in
Naterville at which representatives
from the surrounding towns would
be guests of the Waterville service
clubs and Governor elect Brewster
will outline his plans. DR.. II. w.
Mitchell. Mark J. Bartlett and Archi-
bald Strout were named to represent
the Lions on the general committee,
which will be formed by representa-
tives of the Rotary. Kiwanis and
Lions clubs. the American Legion.
the Waterviile- Winslow Chamber of
Commerce and the City Government.
The meeting closed with a tin
shower for Lion Harry Goldsmith
who is soon to be married. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
Police Investigate
Shooting Mystery

Police officers were called to the
tailor shop of Joseph Olimbio on in
formation brought into the depart
ment yesterday morning by a boy
that he had heard a shot followed by
shouts in the tailor shop. Officer
Ernest Simpson went there at once
and found the door closed and locked.
Officer Joseph Poirier followed OFF,
Ger Simpson to assist him and they
told Mr.. Olimbio that they would
have to break down the door il he did
not open II.
The door was opened by the pro-
prietor and he was found to be all
right by the officers, except that he
had the appearance of having been
without food for some time. He told
them that he was afraid that the
"Black Hand" was after him and
would kill him II he left the building.
On entering the shop the officers
found that the doors and windows
had been barricaded and there were
holes in the door and one window
which appeared to have been made by
bullets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
WINSLOW

G. F. Ware Of Fairfield was bust
ness caller in town yesterday.
Mrs. Russell Weeks of the Garland
road Is confined to her home by ILL
ness.
Duncan Morris of Chicago is visit
ing relatives in Winslow.
Miss Madeline Reynolds of Somer-
Vile, Mass, Is at her home on the
Seco road.
Raymond Rush, who has been Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Rush of Benton avenue. has
returned to Vermont, where he is
employed.
Mrs. John DeOrsay is i'll at her
home.
Winslow Grange will hold it's reg
ular meeting Friday evening at the
hall.
Word has been received OF the
Cole of Vassalboro. Mrs. Cole Is the
daughter of Mrs. Cora Drummond
Arey, formerly of this town.
The annual Christmas tree, supper
and entertainment of the Thistle
Club will be held Thursday evening
at the Tacannet Club house.
Mrs. Henry Sarsen of Benton ave-
nue. was a recent visitor at the home
of relatives in town.
Hon. Norman L. Bassett OF Angus
ia Tuesday afternoon to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Iva Eaton.
The annual church business meet
ing and election of officers will be
held this evening. Supper will be
served at six o'clock and those not
solicited please bring cake.
Mrs. Harold Simpson and Mrs.
Francis Wilson Of Waterville were
guests Tuesday afternoon of Mrs.
Embert Ramsey of Bay street.
Mrs. Florence McMullen is confined
i to her home by illness.
Many people from Waterville and
other surrounding towns were in
Winslow Yesterday to attend the fu-
! neral of Mrs. Iva Eaton.
Gladys Smith of Halifax street is
| visiting friends in Lewiston for few
days.
Mrs. Marion Robinson and daugh-
ter Ruth have returned from visit
with relatives in Skowhegan.
w. T. Reynolds was recent bust
/ ness visitor in Augusta.
The Winslow high school basket
ball team held a practice last eve
ming at the town hall on LithgoW
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
Beginning Next Sunday

held by the pastor of the Methodist
church during January.
The Ladies' Aid OF the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. A. s.
Cottle on Main street Wednesday aft
ernoon at $50 o'clock. The hostesses
will be Mrs. CottIe and Mrs. Eugene
Perry.
Mrs James Cardella of Boston.
Mass, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John King of Oak street.
Miss Margaret Staples, who mas
been visiting her grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. Timothy OTIS, has returned
to her home in Portland.
Clifford Fields, who is employed
at Harold Bridges on the Fairfield
road, has returned from a visit in
Norridgewock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Pulsifer and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Pull
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Perley
PuIsifer of Oak street, have returned
to their home in Corinna.
Mrs. Norman Lothrop is confin cd
to her home on Aver street with the
grip.
Mrs. Lester NJ. Andrews entertain
eu d party OIL ITlenuS MOnuGy eve
ming at her home on Maple street in
honor of her mother. Mrs. Lucy r -.
Auction was played and refresh
ments were served.
The Silent Six Club will meet on
Thursday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. John O'Reilley.
Word has been received here of
the marriage of Kenneth Fl. Peck OF
Bridgewater, Mass, and Miss Joyce
Daggett of Boston, which took place
in Boston, December 18th. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
ID. Peck of Fairfield and is former
student of the Oakland High school.
At present he is teaching manual
training in the Junior High school
at Bridgewater, where they will
make their home for the present.
The Young Peoples Christian
Union of All Souls Universalist
church will hold a social and enter
tainment this evening in -furray. A
small admission will be charged. Re-
freshments. will be served anr ice
cream will be on sale.
The Christian Endeavor Society OF
the United Baptist church will have
a covered dish supper at the church
vestry this evening at $50 o'clock.
There will be short business meet
ing followed by q social.
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WINTHROP

The "Hearsay" Club met Mon
day evening with Mrs. Mary Long
fellow. Mrs. Longfellow and Mrs.
X. B. Bishop had the highest score
for the evening. Refreshments were
served. The next meeting will be on
Tuesday evening of next week with
Mrs. Brtha Cochrane.
Miss Mary kenney has returned to
her duties as teacher at the Pisgah
school after passing the holidays
with her uncle, DIR. Tanning of Wa
terville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. w. Stevens and
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Wiswell were
dinner guests Sunday of MIR. and
Mrs. Ray Riley.
Misses Madeline and Irma Riley
have returned to Pennington Nor
NAL school.
The Baby Clinic will be held at
the school building Wednesday. Dec.
81. at 1.30 =. NJ, instead of Monday.
The first half hour will be given over
to the examination of babies and
children under school age. At =
o'clock there will be a meeting for
mothers, motion pictures will be
shown, and a talk will be given by
local physicians on the care of the
baby and small child, All mothers
are urged TO come. The title of the
picture which will be shown Is well
Born" and DIR. Badger will give a
talk on the same subject. Miss
Edith Soule, director of division of
Public Health nursing and Child
hygiene will also be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stevens of
West Winthrop are receiving con-
gratulations upon the birth OF a son,
which was born at the Central
Maine General Hospital in Lewis
ton.
Everything is in readiness for the
grand concert and ball to be given
Wednesday evening by winthrop
Post, American Legion. The hall
has been most deliberately decorated
for the occasion and never looked
lovelier. Arrangements have been
made for a check room for the ac-
comodation of the guests. Every
member of the Legion has feen
working hard to make the affair
big success. The plan is not so much
to make money as TO give friends of
the Legion a grand good time, and
all indications are for a very pleas
ant evening.
The I. l.. X. Club met Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Cora Williams
and Mrs. Anna limbaugh at the
home Of Mrs. Williams. There was
a good attendance. Refreshments. At
Christmas time the club presented
$16 to the Children's some Society
In Augusta. Next week the Christmas
party will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Margaret Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
HOXIE

Miss Dorothy Mckechine, teacher
in the Parker School. Is passing her
Christmas vacation with her parents
at Fairfield.
Miss Dorothy Kierstead was home
from Pennington Normal School
ever the holiday.
Edward Slocum. who has been
sick several months at the home of
his daughter. Mrs. Bernard Hutchin-
son. Is In a very critical condition
and another daughter has come to
assist in caring for him.
Mrs. Ezekiel Butler, who has been
very i'll at her home Is reported on
the gain.
Charles Bates and son, Elmer. are
harvesting their years supply of
ice: they report 1t from IL to IA
inches thick and OF good quality.
Fred Chapman was a caller In
Skowhegan, Saturday.
. Cony Loring has purchased
large herd Of cows Of George Annis,
also a pair Of large work horzeE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
Holiday Schedule at Postofice

Postmaster Edgar J. Brown an
nounces the following schedule at
the Waterviile postoftice for Thurs
day, New Years day. 1925:
All deliveries, both by city ana
rural carriers, will be omitted.
The postoffice will be open from
100 to 10 A. NJ. only. Money order
department closed all day. Street
letter boxes in the business section
will be collected at 7.4O A. M. and
at 5 and 100 z. M. and the usual
early morning and evening collection
of boxes in the residence sections
will be made.
All special delivery and perishable
parcel post mail will be promptly de-
livered. Mails for the night Pull
man west close at 0 p. M. daily.
The meeting of the Girls Train
ing Camp Of the Congregational
church will be postponed for two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
BURNHAM

Miss Evelyn Hunt returned Mon
day from a visit of q few days In
Hartland, with her sister Mrs. Brad
ford Johnston.
Lawrence Goodwin has been visit
ing for several days in Waterville at
the home of his brother, Herbert
Goodwin.
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|Iork Sentenced
10 Jail, Guilty
lIaciyiOus Behavior

pr,ey York OF this city appeared
k.srs Judge Charles w. Atchley in
I. municipal court yesterday on
|tsfrs OF lascivous behavior. He
led not guilty to the charge but
a found guilty and sentenced to 60
|Us In jail.
fork was arrested just before mid
n Monday night by Deputy Mar
Al George II. Simpson and Officers
n Rancourt and Roy Hull near
homo of Charles Davis. 2 Nash
|rxt, A ladder was found against
aide of Mr.. Davis house and a
n was seen jumping OF the roof
fhs rear piazza by Mr.. Davis.
n. Davis and Chief Of Police Will
n n. Murray testified for the
q and York testified in his own
Malt.
cNIef Murray testified that he was
complainant and beyond that he
not have knowledge Of the affair.
Nr. Davis story was as follows:
n went TO bed about 9 o'clock Mon
3 night. Two girls staying at his
M we're out to the motion pic
rs at. that time returning about
IX,. When they came In they sat
Inn IN the front room for a while
hi read. They thought they heard
nxone on the front steps but on
hing found no one there. They
M upstairs to bed and heard
Etapne on the back piazza roof.
NM notified Mr.. Davis and he slip
n out OF his room quietly to the
Aphone. putting n quilt over his
ND so as to drown the sound of
nvoice. lie called the police and
IN called neighbor. Then he
hi upstairs again and looked out
Z back window. He saw a man
Rp from the piazza roof. a drop OF
tst 20 feet and run down over the
kAnkment, jump over the fence
N and scurry away in the gulley.
ahoment later he saw officer Ran
M run around the front Of the
ne down Western avenue ana
nd a shot fred. Immediately at
10 saw the officers bringing the
saner back toward the house. He
fifed York as the man jumping
IN the roof as II was not very
At that time due to a street
n nearby.
ne respondent told the judge that
night as well tell the truth. He
that he was near the house at
ehme liquor. He claimed to have
kheard some men talking on Col
avenue about some liquor that
hidden In the gulley at that
" back Of the house AMI he Ind
sn up there In his car to find 1t.
@id that he saw n man on the
IA roof and II scared him so that
an away and that was the rea-
Why the officers saw him run
He told the Judge that he had
up before him twice before. once
hrceny and the other time for
Ting.
sAen Deputy Marshal Simpson
oficer Hull came around the
side of the house they saw
throw away something into the
ana Deputy Marshal Simpson
over the fence and found half
eo'tle filled with alcohol lying in
NOV. This bottle was brought 60
mllce station by the Deputy
sx according to Officer Rancourt
sown through the gully around
ot a house there toward his
w ne fired one shot. York got
m car and Officer Rancourt
20 him that he would fire again
u'ed to get away. This evf-
" scared the respondent as he
wy attempt to get away.
" Judge did not seem to believe
~ story and found him guilty.
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~..,h Meeting at Advent Church

80. will be a watch meeting
" the Advent Christian church
s " evening at 8 O'Clock. A
sssadid program has been arranged
~ Young people. on Gospel lines.
ES,ne singing, speaking. reading
!" nraying. Several who wish to
The new year fully consecrated
IA viii be baptized. All are
same. Come and watch and
~ the old year out and the new
=, In with us.
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Japs To Build High
Power Station on zap

Toxic, Dec. 30-(By A. P.)-fn ac-
cordance with the American Japan
csc wireless agreement covering the
island of zap. one of the Caroline Is
lands in the Pacific now under jap
anese mandate, the japanese army
proposes to erect a high power radio
station on the island next year at a
cost Of 1,500, 900 yen.
This decision Is, incidentally. to
forestall American action along the
same line. The zap agreement pro-
vides that IL Japan fails to provide
adequate radio facilities on zap. the
United States shall have the right
to erect a radio station there.
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OAKLAND

At a recent meeting of Acme Re-
bekah Lodge the following officers
were elected for 1925: Noble grand.
Bessie Kelley: vice grand. Nina
Fowlie: secretary. Mae Hallett:
treasurer. Jeanne Small: trustee for
three years, Carrie Taylor.
Miss Eleanor Spencer and Mrs.
Elias Stevens have returned from
Boston, where they passed the hol-
iday with relatives.
The Epworth League of the Meth
odist church will meet in the church
parlor Wednesday evening at $50.
John Carroll is confined to his
home with an attack of grip.
Cottage prayer meetings will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
Colby Well Represented at College
Night

Colby was we'll represented at the
College Night observance held at the
First Baptist church in Sanford last
Sunday evening. Included in the
program was a duet by Colby girls,
the Misses True and Margaret Hardy.
assisted at the piano by Miss Dorothy
Daggett of Watervillc.
Malcolm Bennett, an honor stu
dent at Colby. took as his general
subject. Education" and he also
thanked the church in behalf of the
other students for it's kindness to .
ward those seeking higher education.
Other colleges represented were
Harvard. Springfield and the Uni
versity of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Post
Office Employees will meet Wednes-
day evening at 7.30 with Mrs. Eu-
gene Strong, 5 Nash street. The la
dies will each bring a present. for
the Christmas tree. All members in
arrears are asked to send or bring
their dues.
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MONMOUTH

Miss Bernice Burgess, a pupil Of.
the Maine School Of Commerce..
Lewiston, IS home for the holidays. 4
B. T. Adams and daughter,
Marjorie OF Auburn were Sunday 4
guests at the home Of c. c. Pierce.
The annual meeting Of the
Cochnewagan Agricultural Associa-, :
ton is to be held Saturday at 2
o'clock, Jan. Ord. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
Missionary Society Meet.

The Ladies' Missionary society of
the Getchell Street United Baptist
church held it's regular monthly
meeting last eveningin the church
vestry.
The evening was spent in doing
White Cross work for Miss Hewey''s
hospital in China. Mrs. John Grant,
Mrs. Frank Hutchinson and Mrs. AL
bert Grant were the hostesses.
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Fourteen Inches Ice
MeSSalOnskee

A year ago today the Ice on Snow
pond or Messalonskee lake, as 1t Is
sometimes called. was two inches
thick and q light coating Of snow
over the top.
Yesterday there was IA inches of
ice on the lake and even more I'm
some places and teams and automo-
biles were travelling up and down
the frozen sheet.
The lake has been frozen over for
several weeks and two weeks ago
there was ice enough 50 that it was
safe to walk in most places. but re-
peated cold snaps have done their