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New Britain herald., 1924-10-27
OUCH! BACKACHE RUB LUMBAGOO OR
 STIFFNESS AWAY

St. Jacobs oil stops any pain, so when your back is sore and lame, or lumbago, scistica or rheumatism has you stiffened up, don't suffer! Get a small trial bottle of old, honest St. Jacohs Oil at any drug store, pour little in your hand, and rub 1t right on your aching back; and by the time you county fifty the soreness and lameness is gone.
 Don't stay crippled; This soothing. penetrating oil needs to be used only once. It takes the pain right out and ends the misery. It is magical, yet absolutely harmless, and doesn't burn the skin.
 Nothing else stops lumbago, scia- tica, backache or rheumatism so promptly. It never disappoints!
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27
May Also Contract With Trained Experts to Pre- vent Fake Stock Sales and Foil Modern Wal lingfords.

A municipal golf links, concreting of the Beech swamp road, support Of a municipal movement for an aviation field here, cooperation for movement to permanent me- morial, the enactment Of a vendors law. further control of itinerant vendors, organization of a safety council for all tho year around fire prevention. safety week and clean-up campaigns, municipal collection of ashes zoning and city planning work and the contracting of the services of trained experts to protect New Britain people against fraudulent stock promotions and get rich quick investments, are recom- mended by Miss Mary E. Curtin, secretary of the Chamber of Com merce, as part of next years pro- gram in her annual report submitted to the directors at noon today at the Burritt hotel. r-
 Miss Curtin submitted an exhaus- tive report of the work done during the year by the Chamber and it's auxiliary bureaus, the traffic bureau and the mercantile bureau, which were in part as follows:
 "The past year, from all indica- tions has proven a thoroughly suc- ccssful one from every standpoint. We'll defined movements, planned to procure for New Britain much needed improvements, have been in stituted by the Chamber. Some of them have already been carried to a successful completion while with others, the preliminary steps have been taken and time will tell whether we will be successful in our endeavors.
 Trade at Home
 Reviewing the years activities and accomplishments, the most out standing feature of the Chambers work, have been the results achieved by The Trade in New Britain cam paign.' Conducted on the honest belief and proven fact that New Britain merchants carry sufficiently diversified lines of high quality merchandise at prices that challenge sales figures of stores in other cities, the campaign has met with un- bounded success, according to state- nents given us by merchant mem- bers Personal sales letters, mailed quarterly and at holiday seasons to $500 women in New Britain and vicinity, have carried an appeal to shoppers that has been met with a remarkable response and while there Is no question but that many people still go out of the city to trade, a very large part of them who for merly did most of their shopping elsewhere, now are content to stay at home because they have found that New Britain stores offer mer- chandise which is satisfactory in every way.
 "Tfls campaign, we believe, has also proven a stimulant to local merchants to more painstakingly
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27

tint lingerie, silks, ribbons, skirts, waists, dresses, coats, stockings, sweaters, draperies coverings, hang ings, everything new.
 Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other kind--and tell your druggist wheth- CT the material you wish to color is wool or silk. or whether it is linen, cotton, or mixed goods.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27

Chamber has exposed many of them during the year. It is proposed dur ing the coming year to intensity the campaign against the fakers.
 Solicitors call weekly at stores and business houses, aking for do- nations to some cause, hospital, or phanage. church or society. that is purported sometimes to be hun dreds Of miles away. Subsequent Investigation has often revealed that many of them are fraudulent.
 "Tho bureau gave lis co-opera- ton to Postmaster II. E. Erwin in his attempt to secure improved postal facilities here and as re- suit the mail service in New Brit ain Is better than ever before.
 "A special committee co-operated with the traffic, police and ordi- nance committee of the common council, in study made to improve conditions in the business district, and valuable suggestions were rendered
 Tn order to advertise the B,rritt hotel, merchants were asked to send list of the firms with which they do business to the Chamber. The Chamber in turn, sent letter to every one of these firms, asking their patronage at our new hotel. In most, cases replies were received in which they stated that they had already instructed their salesmen to stop here, when in this vicinity. or that they would do so.
 The bureau feels the need of & municipal ordinance forbidding travelling carnivals from coming into New Britain. It is our sincere hope that the time is not far dis tant when this form of attraction win its side shows and it's inferior quality of merchandise that is sold on gambling wheels will be kept out of the city entirely"
 Additional 'dinkey' train service was secured from New Britain to Berlin to connect with more of the i through express trains.
 U. F. Atwater represented the To- cal bureau at a hearing in Wash ington before the Interstate Com- merce Commission on a petition of the West Virginia coal operators for the establishments of all rail rates from their fields in West Virginia to New England. A resolution was for warded by the secretary to the, Jn- terstate Commerce Commission fa- voring the establishment of these rates, because in the opinion of the traffic bureau, 1t was essential that ! such rates be established.
 "The Traffic Bureau committee worked in conjunction with the chamber board in securing the con- pleton of the highway from Corbin { Corner to Elmwood.
 With the cooperation of the New Haven officials grade roadway cross ings have been considerably inn proved
 Train 204S which formerly left ! New Britain for Hartford few min utes after in the evening, now leaves at eight or ten minutes after giving employees in the local factor. ies an opportunity to get to the train.
 The local bureau supported the applications of the Old Dominion Steamship company for shipment Of through rates from New Haven road 1 points to Norfolk. Portsmouth and Richmond on an all rail basis.
 Opposition to the Gooding bi which would make the fourth sec ton of the Interstate Commerce Commission act absolute was op posed, as was also the Howell-Bark. ley bill.
 Consideration has been given tc handling rates charged at the Por
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27
DEMOCRATS PLAN, TOUR

Washington, Oct. 27.-An inten- sve speaking campaign for the final week before election, including 1S5 meetings in Indiana alone. was an- nounced by Senator Swanson of Vir- ginia, chairman of the speakers bureau of the democratic national committee, itineraries for 90 speak CTS were listed.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27
Duck Hunters Just
 Miss Drowning

Greenwich, Conn, Oct. 27.--Two men were saved from drowning yesterday by the crew of the Mount Morris, steamer plying be- tween Greenwich and Bayville, N. r., when the boat in which they were duck shooting capsizcd oppo- site the, residence of the late Col gate Hoyt on Center island, Oyster Bay, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27

The men, Philip c. Catcefis and Frederick Malus, both of New York had been in the water three hours when they were rescued. Catceflis had gone down three times and was completely exhausted when pulled out of the water by deck hand on the Mount Morris.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27
WRECK VICTIMS DIE.
Engineer and Fireman of Train
 Which Hit Freight Dead in Hospital

Putnam, Conn, Oct. 27.-Two Of the men seriously injured when a freight standing on siding in the freight yards here Friday afternoon died of their injuries in the Day KimbalI hospital yesterday.
 Joseph Hoppman. fireman. of Putnam, died of internal injuries without regaining consciousness. He was 34 years old. MT. Hoppman leaves a wife and three children.
 William S. Carpenter, an en- ginecr of Preston. Conn.,, died of burns. Mir. Carpenter, who was 4i years old was made an engineer at the age of 23 and was said to have been the youngest engineer on the New Haven system at that time. He leaves wife and three children.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27

rupt in state and nation and some- times they get away with it."
 Some day unless we arc almighty careful the day of reckoning will come for we Americans as it came for Jerusalem" he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27

business interests, to express it's opinion on this question.
 The success which followed the start of the Trade In New Britain campaln, is an evidence of the re- suits which can be accomplished In this field and the movement will be closely pursued during the course of tho coming year.
 Lest we forget a promise made to the men who marched away to service in the World war and laid down their lives for their country, 1t Is incumbent upon the citizens of New Britain to erect a suitable memorial to their memory. The Common Council, the communitys actual governing body. has ap- proved of tho proposed memorial, as submitted by the mayors spec ial committee and we should do well to actively assist this commit tee in taking such steps as are necessary to secure the success of the project.
 An encouraging feature of the years work has been the increase in membership and the consequent increase in our treasury funds. The Chamber has shown a substantial bank balance this year for the first time In its history, and so that we hall be In a position to render gerater service, plan will shortly be inaugurated, whereby rotating membership committee will serve continually as an impetus to mem bership enrolment" a
 Mercantile Bureau Report
 Presented by Chairman Anson 4.
 Mills
 The Mercantile Bureau of the Chamber has just passed through what may justihably be termed one Of the most successful years in the history Of our organization. Con- centrating upon a definite program of activity, the bureau has. through the medium of committee work, rendered invaluable service both to the community and to mercantile establishments in the city.
 From the standpoint of success full administration. there is perhaps no element that is so important as committee activity and the whole hearted service given by the men who have been associated in the work of the bureau reflects com mendation upon the entire organ ization.
 "Enumerating some of the tasks undertaken by the bureau: A Wodel home committee was designated to prepare plans for the erection of three model homes of various types of construction. This committee, composed of representatives from the building trades insurance, real estate, plumbers, tapestry dealers and furniture men, has put forth a great deal of time and energy in the project and the work at the present time is well in hand.
 "A contest among school chil- dren, offering prizes for the most suitable insignia design for the Chamber, was held during the year and several hundred children sub mitted samples of their work. As a result, a beautiful colored design has been worked out and will be used for the membership emblem to be distributed among merchant members of the chamber.
 Fake Collections
 Fake advertising and fradulent solicitation by out-of-town collcc- tors, who make practice of stay ing few days in one community and then skipping elsewhere, are sources of annoyance to individuals and merchants in the city, and the
New Britain herald., 1924-10-27
"DIAMOND DYE" IT 
 4 BEAUTIFUL COLOR

Perfect home dye ing and tinting is guaranteed wit Il
 Diamond Dy e s,
 Just dip in cold
 water to tint soft, delicate shades, or boil to dye rich, permanent colors. Each 15-cent pack = age contains direc- tions so simple any woman can dye or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-16
FoXcroft Academy
Forms Alumni Assn.

All those interested In foHcrol
Academy will be glad to learn that
an alumni association has been
formed at recent meeting held at
the Academy building. The meet
ing was called to order by stacy Z.
I.anpher, who appointed T. =. Samp-
son. l.. X. Lee and III. NJ. Hayes
to draw up n set of bylaws. The
committee did so and their work
was accepted. a nominating COM
mittee. consisting of Miss Louise
Monroe. +. c Peaks and o. l.. Ev-
ans, was appointed and the follow
ing officers were reported by them
and elected: President f. p. Samp-
son: first vice president, Mrs Agnes
G.. Parsons: second vice president.
DR.. Edgar Flint: secretary. Mrs. Ag.
mes H. Crockett: treasurer, w &.
Woodbury.: executive committee. l.
X. Lee, Nettie NJ. Runnals. Mattel
L. True, Harold VI. Hayes, Margaret
Boswell. Mr. Lanpher was appoint
ed a committee to raise funds for
the centennial celebration to be
held at Commencement time. The
matter of selecting a chairman for
the general committee for the ce'e-
bration was left in the hands of the
nominating committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-16
A. S. Cyr Enjoys
Southern SOjOurn

A. S. Cyr of this city. who with
other Augusta folks. is wintCring in
Florida. writes most interesting let
ters from Miami, Fla, about the
many ways they are enjoying life
in the South.
He and his party left Augusta,
December 6. by automobile for the
South and he describes the journey
down in a very entertaining manner.
from the time they left Maine in q
cold, drizzle of a rain storm, through
the mud and the muck of many
miles of road and through many
pleasant places. But when they
reached Jacksonville, Fla. they
found the weather to be like June
and so they soon forgot their hard
trip down. From New York to
Jacksonville they went by steamer.
Everyone seems to be glad to see
the newcomer there. Mr.. Cyr writes.
The trip to st. Augustine be tells
about in a very interesting manner.
They saw the oldest house in Amer
lea, the Fountain of Youth, an old
slave market. At the Halycyon Inn
they stopped for lunch on the day
of this special trip and enjoyed
many Southern dishes. Their i'm
pressions OF Daytona. which calls
itself the city of beautiful homes,
were most delightful.
Fred and James Cloutier, Arthur
Lambert, Rene Pelletier and James
Gilbert, who are also in the South
united with Mr.. Cyr in sending best
regards TO the folks at home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-16
Valentine Party
Needlecraft Club
at Augusta House

The place OF honor on the social
calendar Of the Needlecraft En-
broidery Club for 1924 must be given
to the banquet and Valentine party
at the Augusta House, Thursday
evening. At half past six the guests
entered the dining room, which was
gayly decorated for the occasion.
Suspended over the long table was
o. red, heart-shaped basket contain
ing favors attached to red ribbons
running to red rose at each cover.
The place cards were dainty red
valentines and the ices and sweets
carried out the same scheme. Lined
up with the gentry as after dinner
speakers were several popular men,
bers whose attempts at oratory were
heartily applauded. In reminis-
cent mood. which fairly dripped
with the essence of wit, the toast
mistress touched upon the bright
spots of the past year and intro
duced the politician of the club, who
gave such an amazing and instruc-
tive explanation of the Teapot Dome
that had her words been broadcast
ed the nation would readily see the
wisdom OF electing woman as sec
rotary Of the culinary department.
The last number. "1f Summer
Comes" was a happy prophecy of
good times to follow. Another hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-16

True" "JeFusalem, Ny Glorious
Home" Almost Persuaded" Taps.
$50 +. 81. Church services conducted
by Rev. Fred G.. Norecombe, pas
tor of the Mittineague Congrega-
tional church, assisted by church
quartet.
WIZ Station
100 p. n. Bubble Book Stories" b.
Ralph Mayhem.
100 Z. NJ. Recital by Wanda Norman,
pianist.
500 p. NJ. The Annalist's talk for
Business Men," by the annalist
of the New York Times.
SIS +. NJ. Sunday evening concert by
the Hotel Commodore Orchestra
under the personal direction OF
Bernhard Levitow, direct from the
Hotel Commodore.
1000 2. NJ. Joint recital by AslanG
Lie Eide. soprano, and Halfrid
Nelson. pianist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-16
|KENNEBEC COUNTY
PROBATE COURT


acted at the regular session OF the
Probate held February II, 1924:
Wills proved, approved and allowed
of Mary 3. Jefferies late OF VIM
throp, Al Jefferys of Winthrop. exec
utor; of Georgena Z. Workman, late
of Gardiner, Melvin S Workman or
Gardiner, executor: OF William w.
Payne. late Of Waterville, Aura a.
Payne of Waterville. eXecutrix; OF
Wentworth l.. Sampson. late OF Au-
custa, Perley X. and Sarah L. Samp-
son both of Augusta, executors.
Administrations granted-Of the
estate of Catherine S. Guthrie late OF
Hallowell, administrators; of the es-
tate of Merton r. Jacobs late of Mt.
Vernon, Maude +. Jacobs of Mt. YER
non, administrative; of the estate OF
Willard A. Greasy late of Halloween,
BENJAMIN ". Greasy of Augusta, ad-
ministrator.
Guardians appointcd-Of Howard
l.. Mendall ct al, minors, of Augusta,
Annie f. Mendall of Augusta, guard
ian: of Dorothy and Gcl trude Greasy,
minors of Augusta, Benjamin w.
Greasy of Augusta, guardian.
Trustees appointed-Perley *. ana
Sarah l.. Sampson both of Augusta,
trustees under the will Of Wentworth
l.. Sampson late of Augusta for the
benefit of Sarah L. Sampson ct ais.
Real estate licenses granted-TO
Mary Z. Gray. eXecutrtX of the Will
of Ann e. Trask late of Augusta.
Widows allowance granted-To
Rosa Lloyd, widow of fred Lloyd late
of ssalboro: TO Olive NJ. Barnes.
widow of Ansley Barnes late DIVA
tcrville.
Inventories field-In the estate of
George f. Gray late of Winthrop.
Accounts allowed-F!rst and final
account of Frederick w. Dyer. eNecu-
tor of the will OF James Dyer late of
Sidney: first and final account OF
Lcndall Titcomb, executor of the Will
of Clara l.. Hill late OF Augusta, pre-
scented by Ida S. G. Titoomh. eXecu-
trix of the will of Lendan Titcomb:
first and final account OF Samuel TIT
comb, administrator de bonis non or
the estate of Clara y. Hill late OF
Augusta first and final account OF
Carroll y. Perkins, administrator OF
the estate OF Frank Bowman late OF
Sidney: first account of Joseph j..
Bushey, conservation of the estate OF
Henry BuShey of WaterVille; first
and final account of Harry &. Jones.
administrators of the estate of Will
fred ID. Jones late of Randolph: first
and and final account OF Roy W.
Carson, administrator of the estate OF
Edna ID. Carson late Of Mt. Vernon;
first and final account Of Lucie Par
ent, cxecutrix Of the Will of James
Parent late of Wate.Nillc; twenty
first account of Horace North trustee
. Al ,>fl In \ nrtD Ia -
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Winchester Club Plays
Nah JOng and Whist

The Winchester Girls Club of the
Winthrop Street Universalist church
held'a very delightful auction bridge
and nah jong party Thursday eve
ming at the home Of Mrs. Henry
Briggs on Melville street. 1t was a
Valentine party and decorations in
keeping with the occasion were in
evidence. Ten tables at games were
enjoyed and included among the
guests were some men as special
guests. Dainty refreshments of ices
were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-16
NORTH AUGUSTA

Mrs. Charles Philbrick entertained
the Ladies, Aid Wednesday after
noon. After a sewing and business
meeting. refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Frank Lyons.
The pupils OF the stone school en-
joyed a delightful Valentines patry
Thursday. afternoon. Mr.. Burriil.
superintendent of schools. and a
number of parents were present. A
fine treat was served. All received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-16

night. Each member may invite one
guest. There will be a special pro-
gram. Refreshments will be served.
A large attendance 10 desired.
Recent callers at Mrs. J. G.. Will
toms were Mrs. Charles Cummings,
Mrs. William Conant, Mrs. Thomas
Conant, and Mrs. Abbie Ballard.
Mrs. Grant and Gladys Bailey, who
were week end guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bailey return
ed to Waterville Sunday afternoon
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RICHMOND


Thomas Jefferson Gaubert passed
away at his home on Church street
Friday morning after few days III
ness Of pneumonia. He was born In
Richmond In 1S43. the son Of George
and Abigail Springer Gaubert, ana
had always made Richmond and Ice
boro his home. He IL survived By q
wife. The funeral services win be
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev.
n. r.. Pearson will officiate.
The body will be placed In the re-
ceiving tomb until spring, when bur-
ial will be made at the Gaubeyfi
cemetery at Iceboro.
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MADISON
Madison Board of Trade

The regular meeting of the Madison
Board Of Trade was held Wednesday
evening in the American Legion club
rooms. Owing TO the Illness OF Presi-
dent George II. Niles the meeting was
presided over by Vice President Walter
Fl. Ray. Following the routine bust
ness the applications of five new PRO
spectiVe members were received end
accepted. The matter of principal in
terest was the dust laying on the vii
lage streets for next summer. At first
it was proposed that an article be in
serted in the warrant for the annual
town meeting to raise the necessary
money instead Of by subscription. l,
was then proposed to see if a vote
could not be obtained TO tax the abbu
tors on the streets sprinkled for their
proportionate part. After consider
able more discussion Z. l.. Hight was
elected committee OF one TO see If
anything could be legally done by the
town in the matter and il so to see
that an article was inserted in the
town warrant.
The new Community Club rest room
for women on the second floor of the
Mckenzie block over the Strand Thea
ter is proving 10 be very popular. The
ISOlii 10 iNSpt OlCu IIpiil Q ~. NJ ~ u
z. NJ. and is in charge of Mrs. S. F.
Waldron. On Feb. - the register
showed 16 names from four different
towns.
One Of the big plate glass windows
in the front of the +. c. Clark store
was smashed Wednesday afternoon in
rather an unusual manner. The four
year-old son of Mrs. Jas. Herd I'M
noticed by his mother. climbed into the
window through a small door at the
back, and pushed over one OF the big
dummies.
Mrs. II. II. Haines. who was called
to Boston few days ago by the ill
| ness of her husband, returned to Madi-
son Thursday.
A social was held Thursday evening
. at the Free Baptist church under the
auspices of the Young Peoples socie-
ty. There was an enjoyable program
of games and contests.
Mrs. George Donna returned Thurs
day from short visit with relatives
in Watervillc.
A valentine dance was held Thurs
day evening at the Strand Theatcr.
The mems class of the Free Baptist
church are making preparations for n
supper to be served in the church din
ing room on Feb. Fl.
The next meeting of the Madison
Sorosis Club will be held Feb. is, at
the home of Mrs. Annie Small and viii
be observed as guest day.
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Valentines and passed very pleas
ant afternoon.
George Bean substituted for
Charles Creasey on the mail route
last week while Mr.. Creasey was
called away by the sudden death Of
his brother.
Tie North Augusta Grange Will
hold their regular meeting next
Tuesday evening. 1t will be visitors
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Record Cold Spell

February. 1923, was the coolest
February on record. So far. the first
Is days OF February, 1924. had an
accumulated A. NJ temperature OF
only 81 degrees, while the same 10
days in February, 1929, had JOG de-
grees.