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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

The funeral Of Henry Beard
Stevens occurred Friday at the resi-
dence of his son. Irving Stevens. with
whom he made his home. Mr.. Stevens
has been in failing health for the past
six months. but his death which &C.
CURED Wednesday was the direct re-
suit Of a shock. Mr.. Stevens was born
in Moscow. Oct. %, 1897. He later
lived at the Forks. then coming 10
Norridegock. He was married about
60 years ago TO Annie Maria Boston.
He enlisted in the civil war and serv-
ed three years in the 4th Maine Bat
terry. suffering with an attack Of fever
while in the service. lie was car
penter by trade. His wife died about
seven years ago. He leaves beside
his son, Irving. daughter. Mrs. Eta
Berry. and Is grandchildren. Rev. l..
D. Tibbetts. pastor Of the Baptis.
church conducted the funeral service.
Mrs. George Henderson returned to
her home in Hartland Monday after
visiting for time with her son, Har-
ry Henderson.
Mrs. Nancy Winslow of Larone was
the guest of her mother. Mrs. Charles
Savage several DAYS last week.
Miss Florence White was confined
to her home by Illness last week.
Nlson Jones, who has been i'll with
pneumonia continues to gain.
Mrs. Naomi Hartford is in very
poor health. s
Mrs. Harriet BlaisdeiI was on the
sick list last week.
The Village Improvement Society
met on Thursday afternoon in the
library parlors with Mrs. Edith Jones.
Mrs. Josephine Whiting ard Mrs. Jane
Whiting as hostesses. DIR. il. W.
Smith was present and read an inter-
esting paper on Cancer" Several
important matters of business were
taken mp. Refreshments Of home
made candies and pop corn were served
by the hostesses.
Mrs. Nina Witflam has returned to
her home in Skowhegan after being
for several weeks in North Lake, No
va Scotia, on account of the iiiness, Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Rotary Luncheon

The usual weekly luncheon Of the
Skowhegan Rotary Club was held
Tuesday noon at the Grand Army
hall. DR.. Raymond. A. Derbyshire
conducted the singing of Rotary
songs and the accompanist, was
Mrs. Marion T. Oddly. The president,
Carlton +. Merrill. presided. The
speaker was Hon. Frank G. Far
rington Of Augusta.
Other oEt OF torn guests were
County Attorney. James II. Thorne
of North Arson and ARTHUR r.
Jones of Keene. n. H.. formerly To-
cal agent of the American Wooden
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Charter Members, NIGHT

At the next meeting OF the Pris-
ella Rebekah Lodge February 3
the lodge will observe Charter Mem
bers' Night and the meeting is in
charge Of the following committee
Mrs. Gridley r. Fogg, chairman. Mr..
and Mrs. Ruben French. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Porter. Mr.. and Mrs. +.
r. Folsom, Mrs. Josephine Lambert.
Miss Celia Packard. Miss Fife Nj.
Nye. Miss Sue Whitney. Mrs. Carrie
Bragg and Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Washburn. This committee met
Monday evening at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. FosH on Pleasi-..t St. and
considered plans for the entertain
ment which is to he presented, and
refreshments served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
HON. Missionary Meeting

Monday afternoon the ladies of the
Home Missionary Society of the Cen
tenary Methodist church met at the
parsonage on the Island when Mrs.
Nichols was the hostess and when the
January meeting OF the society was
held.
The president, Mrs. Nichols pre-
sided and the next meeting February
% was planned. 1t will be the annual
mite box opening and a supper VIII
be served by the following committee
which was appointed: Mrs. Viola r.
Smith, chairman. Mrs. Myrtle Nj.
Lamb. and Mrs. Alma Bishop. The
entertainment at the mite box open
ing will be directed by committee
appointed Monday afternoon compos-
ed of Mrs. Grace Tucker chairman,
and Mrs. Jennie Nutting.
The program for the afternoons
study was directed by Mrs. Josephine
Lancaster who also conducted the
devotional exercises. The general
topic of the program. Spanish and
Mexican Schools in the South. Mrs.
Nichols gave a digest Of the chapter
Education in a Democracy" and Mrs.
Flora Lambert read an article on the
Southern SCHOOLS and Mrs. Laura
II. Dinsmore and article entitled "Ep-
worth Scool for Girls" The program
was most interesting as well as in
structive. After the program Mrs,
Nichols served delicious sandwiches.
tea and fancy WATERS. The next
meeting viii be held at the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
The
Best for
Salads and
Cooking

her mother. Her sisters. Mrs. Mabel
Buckingham and Miss Bernice Kinney.
are remaining to care for their mother.
Mrs. Flavilla Witham. who has been
keeping house for Mrs. Nina Witham
in Skowhegan during her absence in
Nova Scotia, has returned to her home
in town.
Saturday evening the entire Main
street including the stores, We're with
out electric lights owing to some trou-
BILE in a transformer near the Weston
place in Skowhegan. The Town hall
picture company was unable to show
the usual motion pictures owing to
the lack of current. and they were
postponed until Monday evening.
Herman Stevens was on the sick list
last week.
Mrs. j. D. Ames. who was recently
elected lecturer of Somerset Grange.
is attending the Lecturers Conference
in Augusta this week.
Mrs. Ida TwadelIe. has gone 10 Show
hogan where she will stay the balance
of the winter with Mrs. Lizzie Hight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Gtanuers to Meet

The first meeting of the Skowhe-
gan grange to be held since installa-
ton of the officers will be held this
Wednesday evening, at which the
program will be presented by those
who have been grangers for a long
period of time and will be directed
by Mrs. Flora Dealey. Miss Stella
Kimball and Mr. and Mrs, r. Ire
mont Homsted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
4 n & Glass Meets

The I. IT. g Girls of the Federated
church Sunday school held their
regular meeting at the church par
lors Monday evening at 1880 o'clock.
At the business meeting it was Vot-
ed to hold n social in the near ~
t,re and also voted that the girls
must turn out and practice basket
ball. After the business meeting
the girls remained and enjoyed a
social hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Millinery Traininn Class

Millinery Trainnp t'1ss Will he held
n Skowhegan at the home OF Mrs
Cyrus Goodrich. February As. This
training class is n class of women
from Norridgewoek and Skowhesan
three women from each community
each woman agrees to teach three
other women.
Edna NJ. Cobb clothing socialist
and Marion G.. Hare. Home Demon
stra ton will attend.
Some Of the subjects that will he
token up at the Conference at
Orono:
Address. Extension Salesma nship.
Director Merrill: Extension Photo
.c-a"hv, r.. II. Hanson. Washington.
n. c.: Cultural nractice for grow
ing peas. NJ. r. LonCle~' Cornrlu~-
itv Orchard Planting Plan. w. r.
Rragger: Rural social problems.
Prof. Evelyn Ruchan: Economic nro-
duction in relation tn income Subject
Matter Work Discussion, Member
shi6 campaigns; program planning
meetings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
NJ. William O Hndstan

Mrs. Mnria Farley Hodston. wife IF
William q. Hodston. died Tuesday eft
ernoon after lorg illr"ss. Mrs.
Hodston had resided IN Skowhegan
about three years. coming here from
Freeport, Me. She was the daughter of
Peter and Nancy Armstrong Farley
and was horn in Canada 81 years ago
hut had lived much of her LIE in
Maine.
Mrs. Hodston leaves. besides her
husband. an adopted daughter GRANGE.
and the following brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Mary Durgin OF The Forks. Mrs.
Eva Durgin of Bingham. Mrs. Matilda
Durgin of Bingham. Mrs. Esther Gil
patrick OF Hollis Center. Henry and
Andrew Farley of The Forks and Peter
Farley OF Bingham. The funeral serv-
fee will be held Thursday afternoon at
. o'clock st the home on Beach street
and will be conducted by the Rev.
George Merriam, pastor Of the Beth
any Baptist church. The remains will
be placed in the tomb at the South
Side cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

who has been visiting in town iOl
several days, has returned home,
Hon. John +. Sprague returned
Tuesday from Augusta. where he ha
been attending Il Chamber OF Com
merce meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Film Aids Farmers

Keenigsberg. Germany. Jan. ia.
P. by MaiD-Young pigs. handled
scientifically, can be made TO take
on weight at the rate of two pounds
n day, according to government ex-
perts.
A film showing how this is done, as
we'll as illustrating the best methods
of feeding stock and poultry. has
been shown this winter to the farm
ers of East Prussia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Mrs. I. Chauucsy Kolt

On Sunday evening occurred the
death of Mrs. Sunie A. wife OF /.
Chauncey Holt. Mrs. Holt had been
in rather poor health for number of
weeks and on Sunday fell injuring
herself quite badly. A clot of blood
formed on the brain and she did not
regain consciousness. She was about
81 years of age. She was born In Pa
'ermo. but had lived, in Norridgewock
the past 81 years. She was twice
married. her first husband being Fred
Fairfield. who died many years ago.
To them were born four children who
survive their mother and deeply mourn
their loss. They are Mrs, Zetella
Paradis Of Corinna. Roy Fairfield of
Shanghai, China. George Fairfield of
this town and Mrs. Aimee Daggett of
Newport. Il. ]. In 1909 the deceased
was married to Chauncey Holt and
they have lived in the village In a
house which Mr.. Holt bought. The
funeral will occur Thursday from her
former home on the Mercer road near
Oak Hill,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
coIden Rod Branch to Meet

The Golden Rod Branch OF the In.
ternational Sunshine Society Will
meet February at the home OF MRS:
Samuel Roderick on Free street. All
members are urged TO attend ana go
prepared to sew as there IS mucn
work to be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Henry BiqeloW

On Monday morning occurred the
death of Henry Bigelow at the resi-
dence of Byron Lambert in West
Norridgewock, with whom he made
his home. Mr.. Bigelow's death was
the result Of heavy cold and he was
Ill only a few days. Mr.. Bigelow was
in the village just a week ago and
made n brief visit with his brother.
James Bigelow. at his home on Me-
chanic street. He was 70 years old,
Jan. A. He was born in Norridge-
wock and the greater part of his life
was passed here although he lived for
about II years in Mercer. and also
passed n time in Sidney. His wife
was Miss Emma Burden of Mercer
and she died about 1G years ago. He
leaves one brother, James BigeIow. of
this town and nephew. A. c. Bige-
low The funeral was held on Tues
day afternoon from the Baptist ves-
try, Rev. l.. DI Tibbetts officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Wade. Tibbets

A wedding of unusual interest took
place on Saturday evening at the
Baptist parsonage when Georgia. cid
est daughter of Rev. and Mrs. L. d.
Tibbetts. was united in marriage to
Ernest r. Wade Of this town. The
ceremony was performed by the ia
Their of the bride. the single ring SER
vice being used. The groom is the
son of Harry Wade of Augusta and is
employed as Il cutter in the local
shoe factory. For the present the
couple will reside with the brides
parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Hare. Home Demonstration Agent

Hare, Home Demonstration Agent
present. ta
One Of these schools was held in
Palmyra on January 21-22-23. Lee
lures were given the first day on
healthful corsetting and becoming
dress, the second day was spent on
the making of foundation waist pat
terms, eighteen patterns were made
and fitted, the last day these waist
patterns were made into bloICe pat
terms. Twenty three blouse r~tterns
weer made. Each day health drills
were given.
Number registered .............. Y
Number of Sessions ............ 8
Total Attendance ............. 1O4
Average ~ Id
The other school was held IN
Skowhegan on January 24-2o-2o.
The work the first day was on
healthful corseting and becoming
dress; the second day the adaptation
of the one piece dress pattern was
taken up and dresses were cut snow
ing the different type dresses that
could be made from the pattern, the
dresses were also fitted. The last
day lectures were given on snort
cuts in dressmaking and finishes for
garments also work was continued
on the garments. Health drills were
given each day. On
Numbered registered .......... ~
Number of sessions ............. o
Totaal attendance .......... W
Average ............ ...'''' Az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
NORRIDCEW0Ck

Horace C. Leavitt is gaining slowly
after his recent illness his recentase-
we're illness.
Mrs. Snow of Mercer, who is a
trained nY1se. is caring for Mrs.
Frank l. AAhes, who is quite serious
ly i'll.
Mrs. Julia Charles Of smithfield ISL
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wallace
Blaisdell
Mrs. Nellie Clark has been on the
sick list.
Mr.. ana Mrs. G. S. Jewett returned
Monday from Buffalo. n. Y. where
they have been attending the conven-
ton of the National Gamers asso-
citation. Il
Guy Rogers and Roscoe Tobias
have returned to Nerth New Portland
where they are employed in lumber
ing operations.
Vernon Clement was quite i'll last
week.
Echo lodge. X of p. conferred The
second degree upon two candidates
at their regular meeting last week.
The women's farm bureau held an
an day meeting at Grange hall on
Wednesday Of last week. A large
number enjoyed the picnic dinner
WllAft WAS ScfNSQ iiooLi' "SA
OF the day was the drafting OF pat
terms.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. S. Higgins have
returned from Rowland where they
have passed some time, and Mrs.
Higgins has been in Augusta caring
for her son. who was seriously Ill
with pneumonia.
George Harlow is planning to move
a house from the Sterry place on the
Mercer road beyond Oak hill, to the
village and will place it on lot on
kWelch street just west of Mrs. Alma
LOVES house, and will fit it UP for
| rental.
The Regular monthly supper for
RebekahS and their families was held
on Friday evening with a good num-
Der present. The following program
was given: Piano solo. Bernice Blais-
| dell; cornet solo, Lyndon Hale: COR
net duet, Lyndon Hale and Walter
Burgess; Mrs. Neva Jones acted as
| accompanies for Mr.. Hale.
Ralph Benson, formerly of this
town. but now of Boston, was calling
on friends last week.
Mrs. Nellie Brown, who was i'll last
week is again able to be out.
The body of George Decker of
Mercer was brought here on the eve
ming train Friday from the Insane
hospital in Augusa, where he died.
The funeral service was held Satur-
| day. Rev. l. d. Tibbetts. pastor Of.
the Baptist church officiating.
Frederick Davis of Augusta was
the guest of his parents, Rev. and
Mrs. FIG. Davis, one day last week.
Friends of Mrs. Gladys Witham are
sorry to learn that she is i'll at a hos
pital in NVaterville. having recently
undergone an operation.
Miss Leslie Sawtelle of Boston was
in town last week on business. and
during her stay was the guest of
Miss Carrie Cleveland.
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Country Club to Meet

The next meeting of the Country
club will be held at the home of Mrs.
Elmer Blaisdell on the Waterville
road Wednesday afternoon. At this
meeting the calenders for the club
year will be ready for distribution.
The calenders are being compiled by
Mrs. Agnes Dunbar and most Mt
tractive cover design has been made
for the calenders by Arthur Dunbar
n nephew OF Mrs. Dunbar. who is
one OF Skowhegan's young artists Of
much talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Card of Thanks

we sincerely appreciated and
thank our neighbors and friends. the
Sunshine Society and Country Cluo
for deeds of kindness and movers
sent at the death OF Mrs. James NC
Intire. u
MR.. AND MRS. WILLIAM r..
GAGNE, SKOWHEGAN
MR.. AND MRS. THOMAS FLlN Nm
NORTH VASSALBORO
MIR. AND MRS. JOHN T.
POOLER
MRS. FRED MATTHEW'S
Mr.. AND MRS. NELSON VEAL
COURT, WATERVILLE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
OAKLAND

II. l.. Hunton was n business wis.,
itor in Augusta. Monday.
Carlton Lothrop. who injured his
hand Monday. has gone to his home
in Hallowell for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Harry Henderson. who has been con-
fined to his home by illness is still
unable to attend to his duties at the
Burgess & Henderson store.
Mildred Moore Is at home from her
school in Starks.
Recent communications from Mr..
and Mrs. James Hilton of Pasadena.
Calf. state that they. together with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hilton, who are
passing the winter with them, are en-
joying a motor trip to Tijuana. Mexico.
Mrs. Harry Moore of Madison was
the guest of her son. Charles Moore
and family Wednesday OF last week.
Rex Stevens. who has been very i'll
with pneumonia. is gaining.
Henry George received a dispatch
last week stating that his sister. Mrs
Annie Kicker. had died at her home
in Sumpter. S. c. Mrs. Kicker has
visited here and won many friends by
her gracious personality.
The next meeting OF The Village I'M
provement Society will he held at the
home of Mrs. Frank Spaulding. 1t
will be domestic science meeting
Each lady is asked to bring her fav-
orite recipe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Neadaches from sIieh. Colds

Laxative BROMo oUININE Tablets
relieve the Headache by curing the
Cold. A tonic laxative md germ de-
stroyer. The box bears the signature
of Z. w. Grove. 30c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

event.
The case of Leslie A. Kennison
and William IT. Kennison of Scion
VS.. Walter Clark of Scion was con-
tinued Tuesday morning at the
opening of court. This case was
commenced Saturday morning and
was continued at the Monday after
noon session. The testimony was
completed Tuesday forenoon. The
witnesses who testified Tuesday
morning were Charles Thebarge Oh
Cornville and Fred Brown of Madl.
son who went over the wood lanC OF
the Kennison Sunday to make an
estimate as to the amount OF 1he
wood now standing on the form.
Brown estimated that there IS now
six orr eight hundred cords of hard
wood and about q hundred and forty
cords of pulp wood and that in the
maple sap orchard there is from
four to five hundred cords. The
barge's estimate was similar to that
of Browns, and varied only slightlE.
In rebuttal Elmer Rowell Of South
Solon who had been on the stand
Monday afternoon was called. Other
witnesses called in rehuttal were iva
Adams and Ivan Brown who were
selectmen in Scion and who assisted
in making the re-valuation and VINO
on January eighth of this year had
gone over the wood on the Kenni-
son farm for the purpose of cstimat-
ing it were both asked further dues-
lions. John McCabe was also re-
called and stated that the hand now
ing was done and thai all grass was
cut. Both of the Kennisons were
called in rebuttal and questioned
the haying and time OF
having.
The attorneys made their argu-
ments before the noon intermission
and at las Judge Deasy began his
charge TO the jury.
Hon Frank G. Harrington OF Augusta
was a guest at the Tuesday afternoon
session of the Somerset court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Womon's Working League Elects

The Woman'S Working League of
the Congregational church held their
annual business meeting at their ves-
try on Tuesday Of last week. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Executive committee,
Mrs. Edith Jones, Mrs. Florence Tay-
Tor. Mrs. Hazel Moore. Mrs. Dorothy
Henderson, Mrs. Laura Lockwood
and Mrs. Lila Mitchell; secretary.
Mrs. Josephine Whiting: treasurer.
Mrs. Lillian Davis. A delicious sup
per was served at $50 by the retiring
officers to which the gentlemen were
invited. After which a parish meet
ing was held to discuss the matter of
federating with the Baptist church.
A committee of three was chosen to
confer with like committee from
the Baptist church in The near future.
Mrs. Cora Miner mas been on the
sick list. :
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Keller of Au-
gusta were week end guests of Mrs.
Keller's mother. Mrs. Cassie Nc
Laughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Two three-day clothing schools
have been held this past week. with
Miss Edna ~ Cobb, clothing spec
isiist from orono, and Marion G..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

The Womaff's Missionary sociey
of the United Baptist church will
meet this "Wednesday afternoon al
2.30 o'clock at the home of Mrs
Roy Brier on Church street. The
subject of the meeting will be. "sa
vic Nationalities."
Joseph Manter has returned from
Augusta, where he attended the fu'
neral services of his brother-in-law
the late Frank Mendall. He wa:
accompanied by Mrs. Manter, who
will remain with her sister for
time.
Mrs. Belle Bailey OF Mt. Vernon
il guest OF her cousin. Mrs. Her
bert Bowman of Summer stree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Mother and Daughter Supper POST
poned

The mother and daughter supper
which was to have been held last
evening by the Girls of the S. &c. q.
club of the Bethany Baptist Sunday
school has been postponed for time
and a later notice will be made in the
papers concerning the date Of the
event.
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Birthday Party

Arthur Gleason entertained a par.
ty of his friends from Cascade
Grange, Monday evening at his
home on the belgrade, road, In honor
of his guest, Meri Cooper OF Read.
field. the occasion being Mr.. Coop,
er's birthday. The time was pleas.
antly passed. There were several
Rotations. selections on the Victrola
and by the male quartet and violin
music. About go o'clock Mr.. Glea.
son served an oyster stew supper
There was a birthday cake, frosted
and decorated with candles.
Dancing was enjoyed and the par.
ty broke up at n late hour after a
most delightful evening. Mr.. Cooper
received very handsome Dir hday
book, n pair OF stockings and q
necktie In honor of the day.
The party consisted of Beth KEEL
ley. Harold Bessey. Lloyd Luther,
Charlotte Shores, Agnes Hall. Doris
Tobin, Fred Burwood. Grace Wheel.
err, Allen Lewis. Norman Spiller,
Clyde Blake. Reginald Lord. Ed
Gallagher. Madolyn Folsom and Er.
nest Shores. beside the guest OF hon.
or. Merl Cooper and the host, Mr.,
Gleason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Hon. Ellsworth A. Piper or Jack
man is in town on business for few
DAYS
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The Erirhtful Substitute

"Are you sure we have taken tn'
best road?"
Somebody has. Dreadful TIME
thew left in its place. isn't lit
Sydney Bulletin.