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Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
You Cannot
Hide Your Fat

Overfatness is the one misfortune you
cennot hide from yourself or from those
around YOU. II too thin. your dressmaker
or tailor can supply the deficiencies but
the overfat carry burden they can not
conceal There is one sure way to reduce
yo.r weight surely and quickly. The
harmless Marmola Prescription, which
changes the fatty tissues and fat-Produc-
ing foods to solid faD and energy. helps
he general health and digestion permits
you TO eat substantial food. and leaves
The skin clear and smooth. = This famous
prescription is now condensed into tablet
form. Each tablet contains an exact dose
of the same harmless ingredients that
made the original prescription capable OF
redrcing the overfat body steadily and
easily without the slightest Ill effects
Take but one tablet after each meal and
at bedtime until the normal weight is
reached and the bodily health completely
restored. Ask your druggist for Marmola
Prescription Tablets or send one dollar TO
the Marmola Company. 4612 Woodward
Ave. Detroit Mich, the price the world
over, and you will receive enough TO start
you well on the road to slinluess and
hapDinesa-AdY.-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
RICHMOND

The Senior c. E. Society of the
Baptist church is now actively be-
ginning a campaign for $500 to paint
and repair the church building. Con-
tributions and pledges payable by
June Both, may be sent to the Re.
pair Fund Committee which includes
Messrs. Carlton, Curtis and Raw
Meserve and Miss Margaret Bailey.
Pledges and cast already received at
this date. March 18th. totalS3OO.
NJ. S. Castner, who has been pass
ing the winter months in Portland at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Ar
thur Adams. returned TO his home in
Richmond Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
PITTSTON

Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown and
Mrs. Mabel Allen were calling on
friends in Gardiner Wednesday.
Harrison CroCkCr of White1cld
passed Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
Mabel a. Allen.
Mrs. John Alcott has returned 10
her home after passing the winter
with her mother, Mrs. John i. Bry-
ant in Jefferson.
Harold Bailey passed the week.
end with his brother, Pcrley II.
Bailey OF jefferson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Church Notices

Services at the Winthrop churches
Sunday:
Congrcgational Preaching service
at 1880 A. NJ. with sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. c. +. Sargent. Sunday school
following. In the evening another Of
the splendid illustrated lectures will
be given. Some fine views of Montana
will be shown and will be most inter
eSting.
Methodist church: Preaching service
at 1880. Rev. p. J. Clifford pastor.
Sunday school at l1.45. The young
peoples department cordially invites
all between ages Of 10 and 81 not
members of other schools to visit the
department. Secretary for the day,
Mary Pettengill. Song leader. Martha
York. Also adult and primary depart
ments in session at the same hour.
Evening song and praise service at Z
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Mothereraft Dept. Of Woman's Club
Entertained

Mrs. Max CimboIleli entertained the
mothercraft department of the Water
Vile Woman's Club yesterday after
noon at her home in the city. A paper
was read by Mrs. William J. Young
on the subject of Diet" This includ-
cd dieting for children and adults and
took in the value of dieting for certain
troubles. The paper was we'll written
ana was listened to with great interest
Dy those present. At the close refresh
ments were served by the hostesses,
Mrs. Charles l.. Jones and Mrs. Cim-
bollek. The next meeting will be held
April at the home of Mrs. Il. l.. Hop
kins on Bartlett street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Vcsper Service Sunday at Congo
Church

At the Lenten vespers Sunday af-
ternoon at the Congregational
church. Mr.. Max G. Cimbollek will
have charge for the musical half
hour. lie will be assisted by ten of
his violin pupils. The program. all
for eleven violins, will be: Andante
Religioso. by Jos. Kinsky; suite for
four violins. departure" Arrival"
Return" by Dancla: Ave Maria by
11tzcnhagen, and Air Varie by
Wcigl. This program will be pre-
ccdecded by Il devotional half hour
lcd ny the pastor. who will make u
rief address, taking for his subject
suggestions from Lucy Larcom's
hymn, Nearer to Thee, o Christ"
Tho organist will play for the pre-
lude, Adagio from Fifth Organ Son
ata, by Guilmant; and as offcrtory,
calm az the Night, by Bohm.
The service will commence at 4.30
not at 5 as previously announced.
All are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

and well. So different from the way
felt before. 1 am taking the Vege--
table Compound right along while
nursing. The baby seems to be in
good health, and my friends say they
see a big change for the better in
me. Mrs. EUGENE DUBE, SO Wood
bridge St, E. Hartford, Connecticut.
The Vegetable Compounds asplen-
did medicine to bring back health and
strength. Many mothers have found
this true, as did Mrs. DUDE. There are
women everywhere who know by ex-
perience the value of Lydia z. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medi.
cine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, for q
free copy of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Private Text Book upon Ailments
Peculiar to Women.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
New Organization Formed

a now fraternal organization
known as the order DE Molav has
been recently organize in town with
rather large membership for a new
or&aniIation. The new order is on
the lines of Masonry and only the
sons and chums of Masons are cliEi-
bic. The now chapter was started
by Charles Locke who has put in u
lot of time in organizing the chapter
in town and TO whom much credit
is due for it's successful start.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Mrs. Hilson Hostess to Educational
Committee

Mrs. I. Hilson and Mrs. Joseph
Clarke entertained the educational
committee of the Watrvill Woman's
Club yesterday at the home of Mrs
Hilson on Burleigh street. The regu-
lar course in English was taken up
and will be completed within two more
meetings. This course has been under
study in this department for the past
two years and has been of great ben
eft to all members.
Plans for the spring picnic, which
will be held at the Methodist church
April l, were discussed, and at the
close refreshments of sandwiches, tea,
coffee and cake were served by the
hostesses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Adams. Biqelow

Returns of the marriage of Floyd
L. Adams of Waterville, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Amos L. Adams of Madi--
son to Ella NJ. Bigelow, daughter of
Mrs. Martha Wentworth of Water
vile have been filed at the office OF
the city clerk. The ceremony was
performed at Portland on March II
by L. a. Edwards. Justice of the
peace.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Firemen's Whist Party

The drivers of the Central fire
station held another Of their series
Of whist parties Thursday night with
II ia ables in play. Prizes were award
ed as follows: First. ladies, Mrs.
Carl Bendix: second, Miss Hazel
Hazel Marchetti; third, Mrs. Amos
Blake; first, gentlemen, John Camp
bell; second. B. G. Mason: third, E.
w. Dutelle. Refreshments OF ice
cream and crackers were served.
The next party will be Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Famous Comedian
Dies Of Pneumonia

New York, Mar. 21.-Barney Bcr-
nard. famous comedian and well
known as creator of "Abc Potash"
in Potash and Perlmutter," died
tonight at T.20 o'clock. Death was
caused by pncumCyia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

could not do my
housework, so my
told me to
t AXE Lydia a E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
The first bottle
helped meso much
that 1 took six
more bottles and
felt fine. l have
just given birth to
anicebabygirl and
opo fool;nn otrone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Miss Genevieve JOY is enjoying the
vacation days with her grandparents
at Hallowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Simpson at
tended the play. 'Cheating-C Cheat
ers." put on at the Empire theatre,
Lewiston, March 10. by the students
of Bates College. Their son, Harold
Simpson, who is q junior, took the
leading male part.
Mrs f. p. Favor has sold her dry
goods business, which she has con-
Quoted for II years, to George T..
Wilson of Winthrop. Mr.. Wilson
will move here with his family in the
near future.
Sherman Durham has opened a
store in the Easier building on Front
street. He Will carry a line of gro
ccries and cooked foods will be for
sale.
The following attended the basket
ball game between Hebron and Co
burn Classical at Augusta City hail.
Thursday evening: Philip Patch.
Leslie Gardiner, Lawrence Kimball
and John Hurley.
Mrs c. A. Hamilton and sister,
Miss Zulette Allen. were in Gardiner
on business Tuesday.
The minstrel show put on by the
American Legion Two nights this
week was financial success. bring
ing in for the boys about $3.50 after
all bills were paid.
Miss Adele Hartford went to the
Gardiner hospital Thursday to re-
ceive medical treatment.
Teams are still crossing at the
Richmond Dresden ferry, but many
days like Thursday will make it un
safe. On that day there were about
eight inches of ice
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Messenger
were recent visitors in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Birthday PARTY

Suknudy FdFIY
Mrs. Belle Holt was hostess TO n
party of friends at her home in hon
or of the birthday of Mrs. Richard
Sparks. A social afternoon was
passed and refreshments of fruit
salad, hot rolls, birthday cakes, ice
cream and coffee were served.
Those present were Mrs. Lombard
OF Waterville. Mrs. w. A. Archer.
Mrs. Sarah Luce, Miss. Ling Holt
Mrs. Sparks and Mrs Holt.
Miss Flora Kicker has gone TO
Boston where she will pass the week.
MISS Carolyn Wyman and Miss
Flora Groven have gone to Portland
for n short visit.
The parts for the senior class play
nave been assigned and rchearsals have
begun. The cast of the play Getting
Acquainted with Madge:" Catherine
Lawrv. Emma Tozier. Audrey McLel-
Ian. Katherine Keene, Hester Stone,
Stanley Stevens. Earl Currier, Nathan
Burgess. Winfield Smell. John Pollard,
Dana Gilmore and Stephen Pomroy.
-
School closed yesterday afternoon
for weeks vacation after a twelve
week term.
Mrs. Ormand Lawry and Mrs. Palph
Patterson have returned from a few
days stay in Portland.
I. T. TOwle of Boston was q busi-
ness caller in town yesterday.
The fire department was called to
the Woodman residence on Main
street yesterday for fire in on of the
sheds adjoining the building. Very
little damage was done.
Richard Powers of Augusta was in
town yesterday.
Misses Emily Bradbury. Dorothy
Mckechme and Laura Ackley are at
home from Farmlngton Normal
school for the Easter vacation.
The Foresters of the Modern
Woodmen are to meet at their hall
this morning at 1890 A. NJ
The following pupils have not been
absent during the IL weeks term,
from grade 6 at North Grammar
Edna Beaulieu. Haxel Clifford, Mar
garet Mcdonald. Walter Obey, Leo
Parlin, Glenys Patterson. Irwin Run
nells. Nigel McKimon, Harold B1et-
cher.
Mrs. Arthur Savage has returned
from Skowhegan where she has been
visiting friends.
Miss Edith Spaulding who fs em4
Thursday.
Richard. the little son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Rich is III with the whoop-
Ing cough.
A meeting of the Literary society
Of Lawrence high school was held
yesterday afternoon in the assembly
hall. A nature program was given,
several stories on birds being read.
Piano solos were given by Marguer-
ite Ward and Evelyn Bowman.
Miss Alice Ladd Is in Portland for
the Easter vacation.
Miss Edith Littlehale has gone 20
her home In South Paris for the
week.
Miss Katrina Young has gone TO
Burnham to pass her-vacation with
her mother.
Miss Ireland Of Rumford IL the
guest Of Moss Phyliss Bennett while
on her way to Bangor.
Miss Gladys Allen has gone to her
home in Turner Center.
John Kemper, who has been en-
ployed in town for several months
has gone to Waltham, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

.The Arts and Crafts department
q the Waterville Woman's club will
meet with Mrs. George Kidder, 35
at 2.3O o'clock. A covered dish, sup
per will be served. Members are re-
auested to bring cup, plate and sill
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Ta.Ta.Pochon Club Meets

The Ta-Ta- a-Pochon club met on
Thursday evening at the home of
Miss Gladys Kinds and enjoyed
delightful social evening and
splendid program. A business ses-
sion was held. followed by the fol-
lowing entertainment:
Piano duet. Marcia Badger. Matte
Chandler; vocal solos. Thelma Knee
land; reading. Ruth Perry; piano
solo, Gladys Kinds; reading, Helen
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
William SERGEANT


The death of William Sergeant oc-
Cured in the hospital here Thursday
night of tuberculosis. He was born
in Portland about - years ago. lie
went West when a young man ana
being in California during the Civil
war enlisted at San Francisco, Dec.
,. 1864 in Co. A. Calf. Inf, and
was discharged at Presidio, Nov. 8.
1865. He was admitted to the Home
from Easton, Mass, March !, 1924.
y widow Fannie Sergeant Of GRAY.
survives. The funeral will be held in
the Home chapel at 10:30 Monday,
Rev. F. l.. Phalen officiating.
Sundays Concert Program
March-"The Boys in Khaki"
Chattaway
ONerture- Norma' Bellini
Friendship" Harris
CTrombone solo by Fred Fairbrotber)
Selection-"Odds and Ends"
Dudley
Fox Trot-"California" sylvia
Selection-"Have a Heart" Kern
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

w. H. Elliott of Portland will re-
turn to his home in Portland tonight
after passing two days In the city on a
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Mrs. f. A. knowlton of Fairfield
was a recent guest of her son. DR..
Donald knoWlton.
Miss Pauline Smith was one of the
judges at the second annual Bige-
low prize speaking contest of Gardi-
ner High school Friday evening.
Miss Elizabeth Larrabee has re-
turned to her home in Waterville for
the weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Ina Parsons, who was oper-
ated upon for acute appendicitis at
the Augusta General hospital last
Sunday. was reported Friday to be
getting along nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

W. N. Collins OF Rockland was call
ing on friends in Waterville Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Mr. and Mrs. J. p. McNaily Of
Grsenvlle Junction were in Waterville
yesterday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

The birth Of q daughter, Mary Pa
fricia, on March II to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert NJ. Rogers Of Drummond ave-
nue. has been recorded at the office
of City Clerk Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Thomas Simpson. Jr.. left yesterday
Tor q short trip to Boston, where he
will attend the Coburn banquet at Ho-
tel Westminster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

A. p. White Of Bangor is in the city
On business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

The marriage intentions of Arthur
rs Bielby of Clinton and Doris L.
Merrill Of Waterville have been filed
a the office OF the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Miss Theresa Jackson of the Uni
versity of Maine is at her home in the
city for a few weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Clinton Cunningham. II. Z. Wood,
Thomas +. Fitzgerald. Daniel NJ.
Hayes. Louis Patten, Leonard Mail
let. Stephen Dingley, George {. Sim
mons. Ernest Rhodes, ana Haven
Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

II. NJ. Hunt of Brewer was a busi-
ness caller in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Misses Jessie Thomas and Elnor
Bishop are at home for the week end
from Lewiston.
Miss Alberta Lemorss has returned
from a weeks visit in Portland.
Winthrop Grange gave social
Thursday evening at which all attend
ing were costumed, or required to pay
fine of three cents. There was a
great variety of costumes, and the
opening march was most amusing, as
the "old girls and boys" and the
young old folks marched about and
displayed their costumes. A hat
trimming contest for men and wood
saving contest for women afforded
much amusement. The former was
won by Earl Tarr and the latter by
Estellc Pottle and Nellie Millspaugh.
A variety of games was enjoyed and
ice cream and fancy crackers were
served in the dining room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Sundays Concert Prooram
FAIRFIELD
Cant. w. e krennr

The death of Capt. w. Il. Kreger
occurred yesterday afternoon at his
nome ON Winchester street after u
short illness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Charles Gero Of Maine University
Is passing few days vacation at his
home in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Sold everywhere
ATT ENTION
TOWN OFFICIALS

I have the most complete line Of
Road Machines and Culvert pipe
in \. E. Immediate delivery from
Waterville, Me. BIG STOCK on
hand at all times.
c. n. GooDHUE, Distributor
nCh1 | int h-Sattf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Louis B. Litchneld Of Brunswick is
visiting in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

C. L. Hodgdon Of Augusta was in
Eaterville yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

Pitman: vocal duet, Marcia Badger.
Thelma kneeland.
Following the program games
were enjoyed and the hostess served
delicious refreshments. The next
meeting with be April 3rd with Mar
cia Badger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
New Burglar Alarm Installed in
Trust Co, Bank

New safety devices supplementing
the already fina burglar alarm sys-
tenn at the Winthrop branch Augusta
Trust company, have been installed
this week and give added protection
to depositors in this bank. An in
genious mechanism controlled by
wires, which will break ii either of
the vaults are blown, releases q bolt
which renders the main bar i'm
movable. so that it will be absolute
ly impossible to open the doors On
the inner doors is a further device,
which is also wired so that if dis
turbed. mustard gas is released, and
a fluid which forms an impenetrable
smoke screen. These new features
afford the Winthrop bank 100f6 pro-
lection, taken in connection with the
already complete burglar alarm in
stalled last fall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
WEAK,RUN Down
after SICKNESS
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound Made Mrs.
DUDE Well and Strong

e. Hartford, Conn. -" After a &C.
we're sickness l was 80 weak that [
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
BrOTn-Knight

Cards have been received In Rich
mond announcing the marriage of
Lillian Estellc Knight, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Knight, and
Melville :. Brown, both formerly of
Richmond. They were married at
Natick, Mass, Wednesday, March l..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
James B. Packard

James B. Packard
James L. Packard died early Fri
day morning at the home of his son,
Winfield F. Packard, of acute rheu-
matism. following a severe attack of
tonsilitis. Mr.. Packard was born in
North Paris, Jan. 29, 1859. He had
been passing several months at the
home of his son in Winthrop, and
was for many years a resident of
Monmouth. Funeral services will
be held at go Sunday morning.
Mrs. Mary A. Howard
Mrs. Mary A. Howard died very
suddenly from heart failure Thurs
day afternoon at the home of her
son, Elwood Howard. Mrs. Howard
was sc years of age and is survived
by four sons, Winfield and Reuben of
East Monmouth, Edward of Augusta
and Elwood OF Winthrop, with whom
she was living at the time of her
death, also two daughters. Mrs. Ore,
ReIniCk of Lewiston, and Mrs. Addie
Dinglcy of Sabattus, and several
grand children and great grand
children. Funeral services will be
held from the home of ElwoOd How
ard at 1.30 Sunday.
Miss Alice Wood, Miss Dorothy
Hannaford. Miss Lura Norcross and
Miss Marjorie Rowell are home from
Colby college for the vacation.
The Literary club will meet with
Mrs. Effie French Monday evening.
Mrs. Ora Remick of Lewiston is
at the home of her brother, Elwood
Howard. called here by the death Of
her mother. the late Mrs. Mary
Howard.
business trip to Pennington and
Rumford Falls.
J. G. Jordan is visiting friends in
Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
LOCAL NOTICE

A new LOT of ready to wear hats.
from $500 to S5.75 for Friday and
Saturday.
March 21d1t E. p. LIBBY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22

I L. A.. Jenkins of Boston was in
town yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Nature Study Class to Meet

The Nature Study class will meet
next week Tuesday. March 25th. with
Mrs. Flora Bishop at her home on
Central street. Roll call. Early
Spring Birds. There will be paper
on Trees by Mrs. Eastman and
reading from John Burroughs by Mrs.
Fred O. Williams. Miss Dora Moul-
ton, president of the Portland Ma
ture club. has sent lists of the birds
and their time of arrival for each
member of the club which will be
given out at this time. Any items
of interest along the lines the class
are studying will be gladly received
at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
Dent Fuss With
Mustard PlaSters!
Mrstercle Works Without the
BNster-Easier, Quicker

There's no sense in mixing n ress Of
mustard. flour and water when you
can easily relieve rain. soreness or
stiffness with "a little clean, white
Musterole.
Musterole is made Of pure oil Of
mustard and other helpful ingredients.
white ointment. 1t takes the place of
mustard plaSters. and will not blister.
Mustcrole usually gives prompt re-
lief from sore throat. bronchitis. ton
Silitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma, neu-
ralgia. headache. congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lUmbago, pains and aches
of the back or joints. sprains, sore
muscles. bruises, chilblains, frosted
feet, colds Of the chest Gt may pre-
vent pneumOnia).
To Mothers: NIusterole Is also
made in nlilder form for babies
and small children. Ask for
Children's Musterole.
sc and Csc, jars
and tubes.
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Better than a mustard plaster
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-03-22
WINTHROP

The Tell Me club met Thursday
evening with Mrs. Louise Maxim.
The substitutes were Mrs. Edith
Perry and Mrs. Arthur Stilphen. Mrs.
Perry received the prize for the
highest score. Lighe refreshments
We're served.
u. S. Clement gave an Illustrated
lecture on Orcharding at Cobbos-
seecontee Grange, West Gardiner.
Tuesday.
The Congregational Mission Cir
Gle met Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. II. w. Stevens. The ladies
worked on a puff for southern mis-
sion school and read letters ac-
knowledging the receipt of the bar
rel sent earlier in the season.
Harry Belyea of Lewiston visited
friends in town yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-24
P4S.SITE COURAGE

Gandhi, the 'mahatma' revolutionist of India,
advises some of his followers not to continue their
hunger strike against the governing He finds it
has very little effect the English.
Deliberate fasting, he concludes, will not work
a means of influencing those who hate you in
different to your sufferngs 1t only affect those
who love you, and with such may be resorted to for
the sake of their reformation.
Thus common triumphs over fanatical ideal
ISM Nevertheless there may be in the principle
of passive resistance preached and practlced by
Gandhi and his followers than the world has suspect
ed. An enemy may let passive resster starve him.
self DEATH long the resiser does this sort OF
protesting quietly and decently without Haunting it
In public But it takes brutality than the ord
nary civilized is capable of to shoot down unre
sisting men and women tramp their PROSTATE
bodies. 'AsA &
1t may yet be demonstrated, by Gandhi or some
other leader with the courage of pure Buddhistic
Christian convictions, that passiveness is the most
powerful of all weapons. But it takes brave men to
use il.