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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
Auto Death Rate
Increase Forecast

Louisville. Ky. Sept 16 CA. u
A measure to effect a NATIONAL rcd'ic-
ton in public accident fatalities ny
the cooperative effort Of all national
associations whose interests touCh
uron the street and highway trallic
problem, will be proposed at TIE
safety congress to he held here sept.
cJ-Oct. 3. the National safety Coun-
Gil announces.
Among the associations to partici-
rate are the United States Chamber
of Commerce, the American Auto
mobile Association, the United States
Automobile Chamber of Commerce,
the American Railway Association,
the International Chief of Police AS
ISOLATION, the National Bureau or
Casually and Surety Underwriters,
the American Electric Hallway Asso-
cation and the American Mutual
Alliance.
"Fifteen thousand lives are lost in
automobile accidents each year ami
fully 10 percent of these accidents
are avoiGable," said the announce
ment. Since 1910, the death toll
has been increasing ut the rate OF
1000 each year and, with the IN
Creasing registration of automobiles
resulting in street and highway tIaf.
solved it is probable that the an
rual death rate may be in the neigh
borhood of 10000 in 1880.
"The collection of public accident
statistics and their analysis is prob
ably the most important phase of
accident prevention work at the
present time. Col. James Sinke.
director of public safety of GranI
Rapids, Michigan. will explain the
system under the universal accident
report forms adopted by the National
Safety Council. Mark Greves, NeW
York State tax commissioner will
outline the organization and opera
tion of the Now York Vehicle Flu
Ieau which keeps an. accident re-
cord for every motor vehicle driven
in the state. Many well KNOW
leaders of the safety movement will
SI,nal-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
MMruy=
By VIOLET DARE, s
.ur,oa or ne Iulfs 7sme Utft.. 2ove- " 7ame,'

why he'll understand. and 8.
me. Oh, surely he'll see ~.
couldn't have come. with e.
o'Brien standing there. reaay
make trouble il I came"
O'Brien, loursing in a long -
beside her, was bent on tanr..
her.
Have good nights rest M,,,-
he asked. You should haye--s,|
retired early enough, BY the ~
you and are TO entertain ~,
other today. so you'll have to ~
pare TO be more sociabie to me ~,
you are right now" n
Yes" Camilla spoke nervoasr n
response TO Mary's ouestio,,.'
glance. You see. Bruce has n.s|
seen this part OF the country h.fs.
so I'm going 10 drive him up IA Al
lodge in my little roadster, Nv
be back in time for tka-ym -
welcome the Mayhews when M,
GENE. and the Atwoods; they're s,s
TO be late; they were 10 lunch ~.
the Kings on the way over IN,
Tarrytown. This IS the only chas,
Ill have 10 take Bruce about: \
morrow We'll have to be at the hon.
show, Of course. and hes leays.
| for the West the day after"
Mary said nothing. Her heart W,
so heavy that 1t seemed TO w.i,s,
down her whole body. Could Il h
possible that for that brief spscs !,
time the night before she had h,..
so happy--that he had held her /
his arms. had kissed her. and bessl
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WHO'S WHO AND WHAT'S
HAPPENED

MARY HAYWARD. a famous
beauty. arrives at the country home
If
CAMILLA WAITE with two men,
BRUCE GILLIAN and
STEWART O'BRIEN.
Camilla warns Mary that she Is In
love with Bruce and that there Is to
be no poaching on her matrimonial
preserves. Camilla realizes that
Bruce is much interested In Mary
and plots with O'Brien TO prevent
his proposing to her. Camilla keeps
Bruce from Mary's side at the dance
that evening. but late that night
Mary GOES into the garden for n
breath of air. and unexpectedly
@mects him. He tells her he loves
her. asks her to elope with him Mt
once. But O'Brien intervenes.
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CHINA

SOCTH-MrA. Alice Mason of Au-
gusta visited her aunt, Mrs. Afiie
Pope. over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. i. f.. Bruce left on
. trip to Massac usetts, Thursday.
On Thursday the Farm Bureau
ladies met at the home OF Mrs. Fred
K. Stuart with II ladies present and
the meeting proved q very enjoyable
ana instructive one. Miss Grace
Pennoek, Home Demonstration
Agent. was present.
The corn factory at Weeks Mills
work Friday. ThiS week
most o. the farmers in this lection
will haul In thsif corr. In spite Of
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|Sk0WnEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, ::a. u, 81
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Marcia Haycock is in Cherry
field, the guest Of relatives.
Mrs. William H. Fowler was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Addie Webb.
in Fairfield. Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Leighton went to West
Medford, Mass, Tuesday to visit her
sister, Mrs. w. Fl. Wood.
T.. +. Sturtevant OH Monday be-
gan the erection of bungalow on
his land on the Lakewood road.
= Mrs. Mae II. Emery. who has been
the guest of relatives in Athens. left
on her return to Washington, D. c.,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Fannie Mckenzie, who has
been a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Larado
Spencer i'm Cornville, was in town
Tuesday on her return to Berlin
n. II.
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cookson Before Justice Lord

A case which attracted the interest
OF many in the eastern part Of the
county was held in the library at the
courthouse Tuesday afternoon when
Henry Cookson Of Detroit was be-
fore Trial Justice Thomas G. Lord
to answer to a charge Of larceny in
this specific case, of monkey
wrench from Calvin Atkins of De-
troit. Indications of other charges
were inferred. The states case was
ably handled by Sheriff John a..
Mooers, taking the place of County
Attorney James Fl. Thorne, who was
busy with the grand jury.
The following witnesses for the
state were heard. Calvin Atkins, Of
ficer Ivan Brooks. who made the
arrest, Frank Mcfarland, aged Is.
who stated that he had assisted
Cookson in larceny. and who evil
IDENTIFY knew where the wrench was
hidden. and assisted Officer Brooks
in his search. Walter Sawyer. wh1
worked for him. Mrs. Susie McFar-
land and Kenneth Sedwick. The de-
Tense was handled by attorney Harry
II. Coolidge of Pittsfield. The de.
Tense witnesses We're Addison Cook
son, n. Stanley, near neighbor. ant
| Mrs. Henry Cookson. Frank McFar,
! land was called in rebuttal.
The testimony included much eros,
examination. Mrs. Henry Cookso,
said that she and her husband boil
believed that the lad. Frank McFar
! land was the one who took tn,
wrench. Justice Lord found Cookso,
guilty and gave him Jail sentenc,
of days and costs amounting {,
| S4S.1S and days additional in de
fault of payment, Cookson appeale,
to the supreme court and was hei,
in the>sum of $500 for his appearance
at the January term. His father
Addison Cookson and Neal d. Stan
ley acted as bondsmen.
G. f. Perkins of Madison wa
elected, by the grand jury. which
convened Tuesday afternoon, aftc
having been given an explicit charg
by Justice Scott Wilson, as forenla
of the jury.
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1Ioomsield Christmas Club

Monday afternoon there was a
good attendance of the members Of
the Bloomfield Christmas club when
Mrs. Lewis E. Dow was hostess ut
her home on Bloomfield street. The
afternoon was passed working on
Christmas gifts and socially. In the
near future quilt will be tackled
which will be given to some worthy
family or solo. and the proceeds given
away. A picnic supper Is q feature
which is being planned by the club.
The regular day of the club meet
ings has been changed from Tuesday
to Monday and the next meeting will
be held on Monday. Sept. 29th at the
home of Mrs. John N. Cool. Bloom
field street.
Miss Marjorie Toxier has returned
to take up the work of the senior
year at s. II. S. and will make her
home with MIR. and Mrs. L. H. Gold
smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Eaton. who
have passed several months with
Fred o. Eaton of the Back Eoad,
Will return to Lewiston the last Of
the week.
Mrs. Herbert I. Ames accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. w. w.
Huntoon. and Brother. James Hun
toon OF ,Norridgewock. are In Port
land. caAed there by the critical con-
6ition OF her father. who is in one
OF the city hospitals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17

Toxic, Aug. Alta. J.. by ma ~
Radio Ia supplying the emPer" .,ml
empress of Japan. spending tne ,, ND
NOR at the imperial yilla AZ nse|
with the news OF the worid. ..s@4
reports are sent 70 their su% f
residence by apparatus instanTrS 800
the, imperial palace grounds IN ~
Radio communication has petn ~ n
also between the aias,
Toxic and Okinajima In Fuhu 49,
prefecture, where the prince
and crown princess are speno'hs
hot season. -
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ANSON

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lakeman
left Thursday for two weeks visit
with relatives in Midway.
Mr.. and Mrs Percy Sawyer at
tended Skowhcgan Fair. Saturday.
Ralph Gilman is shingling his
house.
Mrs. Newton returned Friday from
Augusta. where she has been to re-
Ceive medical treatment.
Elisha Knox of Newmarket, ~ H..
preached at the morning service
Sunday morning to an appreciative
audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Rand left
Sunday for Portland and Boston to
pass n two weeks vacation.
Steve Walker and daughters. Wv
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rmn airthdaxs Ohserxad

CLYDE II. Blackwell and Elmer T.
STAPLES were entertained on their
birthdays by Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe
Bigelow at their farm home. who
gave a party on Saturday evening.
The first part OF the evening a corn
roast was enjoyed, followed by cards
and a suciability.
Mr.. Staples birthday cake was
made by Mrs. Anita Hinckley.
uged II years. OF Athens. and Mr..
Biackwells by Mrs. Bigelow. The
ring was won by Mr.. staples. the
penny by Mrs. Walter Clark and
thimble bv Mrs. Minnie Cole.
Delicious refreshments were served
and a very happy evening passed.
The guests numbered 16, and the
guests of, honor received many good
wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17

ian and Elizabeth. were in Embden,
Saturday. to attend the fair.
Otis White left Friday for Port
land. where he will enter a hospital
for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Medric Guinard of
West Mills visited Mr.. and Mrs. John
Tarr, Sunday.
Willie Stewart and his sister of
Stetson visited their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. b. d. Stewart several days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Price and
Rev. II. Nelson Hapworth and wife,
and son, Carl. were calling on rela-
tives in Winslow, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Martin re-
turned Thursday from Sandwich, N.
H., where they, were called to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Martins father.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. d. Steward passed
the week end in Stetson.
Frank Roberts. who has been WIS.,
iting at the home of Rev. J. +. Rob-
erts for the last week has returned
to his home in Maiden. Mass.
Guy Gardiner visited friends in
Skowhegan, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vipond and MIR.
and Mrs. Eddie B0ntar of Iiyermore
Falls were Sunday visitors at MIR.
and Mrs. Philip Stewards.
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Piles Disappear
Peterson's Ointment

'Tf You could see the letters 3.
almost daily from people who's
suffered years from pil.s and gov
tirely well in a short timg BY w. III
Peterson's ointment, yod coun
help but say marvellous" says -
son. Best for old sores. &C., &C.,
itching skin. chatting. snnnuri. ~ ~
burn. mosquito bites, cuts. oufh
bruises. Big box. IS cents
wsdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17

her to run away with him and mar
nv him then? We can bc man aaa
wife before dawn" he had said. Oh
il only she had deilcd O'Brcn end,
gone; things would have turned Out
right somehow.
But she hadn't defied him, and had
let herself he driven out OF paradise
Camilla went in for wrap. and
ignoring OI3rien. Mary went owe,
to the parapet where Gillian stood
slookins down Mt the water, 10 her
frock OF pale yellow null she Looked
very beautiful. but Gillian seemed
hardly TO gee her.
81 could not como last night" she
began. her deep low voice faterns
over the words. You SOC. l."
you didn't wnnt tn come. walt
ed there Till daylight before | real
ICED that you had made n fool Of nie
O'Brien tells me that it's trick u
yours, to string n mnn along an
then drop him. You arc clever Of
Il bow To YOU" Mockingly b
bowed low over her hand and kiss't
II. then strobe off across the terrat'
to Join Camilla. O.
Mary stood quite s,lll, watchri
him. Camilla was looking cspcciabI
nice. IN her long white coat an
smart little hat. And he--he-h'
voluntarily Mary held out her hanf
to him, unconscious OF OBrlhl
taunting smile.
| - Al
Tomorrow-A Snake in tho efa"
-, ,.aoy, T1c
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W uuiu No SuaC w
there: although
she had met him
for the first
time Gat day,
she Knew that
he would not
hesitate to make
1t impossible for
her To Q or e
with the other
man K he posi-
bly, cou,d.
O II G e s II G
sratched up a
parp!c wrap and
hurried into the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
Court Next TUESDAY

The September term Of the Waldo
County Supreme Judicial court will
convene in Belfast next Tuesday,
Associate Justice l.. b. Deasy OF Bar
Harbor presiding. II looHs like fair
~ busy court with more than the
usual number of cases to go before
the grand jury for consideration.
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PERSONAL MENTION

W. A. Dore Of Athens was In town
Monday.
Miss Agnes cockburn. II senior at
Y. II. q. returned Monday from
few days In Boston.
Miss Florence Slower. nurse at
Somerset hospital. passed Monday
with relatives In Gardiner.
Miss Mary Merrill was week end
guest ut the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel r. Field IN Phillips.
Hon. Lyman IT, Walton. formerly
OF this town now Of Foxboro, Mass
came Monday on business.
Mrs. Kate Mcclellan OF Portland
H. the guest OF her sister. Mrs. Clara
Moore.
Judge Scott Wilson OF Portland
IL In town presiding ut the septem-
Der term Of the Supreme Court.
Dr. l.. n. Eilingwood and Mills
Chase OF Athens were In town OH
business Monday.
Miss Edna Parker OF Augusta was
in town Monday night on her way
TO Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Aver OF
Oakland recently called on Mr.. and
Mrs. i. Omar f'urber.
Bernard Fitzgerald OF Canaan Is
Mt the home of Mrs. Lillian Purinton
and attending high school.
Mrs. Nathan Weston and Miss
Jennie Smell Of Madison were shop
pcrs In town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Il. Jewett.
who passed the summer at Lake
wcsscrrunsett, have returned to
their homo on Pleasant street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Hamlin Bartlett
left Tuesday for Cold Springs. y.
", where they viii he grests OF Mrs.
\. A. Healy. ..
Dr. Edward White In having n
two Weeks vacation. which he will
pass In Boston. Niagara Falls and
Detkoit. Mich.
Mrs. and Mrs Charles NJ Barnard
OF Lewiston are passing week In
town with Mrs. Mary b. Stinchtield
and Mrs. DaSsic Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Biselow OF
EcadneId Depot we're calling at the
homo OF Mr.. and Mrs. Il. +. Haines,
Monday.
MIR. and Mrs Milfred Russell and
Alfred Russell returned Monday
from visit with Mrs. RusselFs
mother. Mrs. Decker. I'm the vicinity
OF Belgrade.
Mr.. and Mrs Forrest Farnham.
daughter, Evelyn. and nephew. Roy
nun, OF Ntlt SfN
first OF the week OF Mr. and Mrs.
T.. u. lIaines
Carl T.. Kelley. principal OF the
high school at Northeast Harbor.
Mrs. Kelley aud son, Carlton, who
hayc been guests for a few days at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey II.
Goodwin. returned Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Palmer OF
1Iinckley were in town Monday night
to attend party and supper given
In honor OF Mrs. Planners 73rd
birthday at his home on East Front
street.
Miss Pearl Coleman, Junior
superintendent at the Redpath
Cfautauaun. who met with an acct
dent recently has so far recovered
ms to return Monday to her home in
White Plains. ". Y. Miss Coleman
has been n guest OF Miss Phyllis
U1tttar,
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birthday Party

The home OF Roscoe Dunbar OF
East Front street was the scene OF
n happy family gathering on Mon
day night The party was given In
honor of Mr.. Dunbars 13rd birth
day and was perfect surprise to
him. rs he did not suspect anything
until the guests began TO arrived a
delicious supper was served by Mrs.
Cecilia 0renier. the housekeeperN at
the Dunbar hcmc. The party. be-
side the host. included Mr.. Dunbar's
children and grandchildren. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Dunbar: children. vii.
lard. Arthur and Evelyn. Mr.. and
Mrs. G, Carl Dunbar and Roy Dun
lar. ~Skowhegan: MIR. and Mrs.
Waller Palmer. Hihck,ey: n brother
"f Mr.. Dunbar, Edwin Dunbar OF
Ocean Spring. Miss: Mrs. Cecilia
Greaier and two daughters. Madeline
and Gladys. The evening was pass
ed socially and several musical num-
hers by Miss Madeline 0repier add.
Cd to the pleasure Of all, Mr.. Dun
har received several nice gifts and
the best wishes for many happy re-
turns.
Mr.. Dunbar was born on the farm
first this side Of the town farm on
the River road which has been IN
the family for three generations. and
has always resided here. His many
friends will extend best wishes.
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Court Nearing Held

A court hearing was held Tuesday
afternoon, concerning the case Ut
Rernice Smell of St. Adams VS. Harry
w. Smell OF st. Adams. before Jus
tice Scott Wilson. Mrs. Smell did not
appear. on account Of illhess. but
was represented by L. L. Walton Of
Foxboro. Mass. Mr.. Smell, who was
without counsel, appeared fro him.
self The case has to do with the
custody of smalN child, Elizabeth.
and money which Shell at a previous
hearing was ordered to pay to Mrs.
Snell. Justice Wilson continued the
case until later in the term, when
Mrs. Smell will be present.
The docket for this present term
has two other cases in which Mr..
Smell appears, 100. a libel suit. Ber-
nice n. Smell vs. Harry y. Smell, and
254 George A. Libby. collector, W.
Harry W. Smell. a suit to recover
payment of taxes.
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Shower In Honor of Approaching
Marriage

The Misses Amy and Eleanor Smell
gave a shower at their home Friday
evening. Sept. IL. in honor Of Miss
Faustina lHap~ortb. whose marriage
is to take place In the near future.
The house was prettily decorated in
the parIor the guest was greeted
with q shower Of confetti. The ev-
ening was devoted to- vocal and in
strumental music and refreshments
of ice cream. cake. saltines and
candy were served. The guests wer.
classmates and intimate friends.
Miss Hapworth was presented with
gifts OF silver. pyrex and linen. At
a late hour the party returned to
their homes wishing the best Of good
wishes for her future happiness.
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TODAY'S INSTAI.MENT
vI.l-pR,vEN OUT Or PARA
Disc

IN her own room again. Mary
paced the floor restlessly. She
4 dared not no downstairs to the
drive to meet E-uce Gillian. O'Brien
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BELFAST

Many were much Interested In the
expose of Mormohism by Mrs. Lulu
Lovfland Shepard Of Salt Lake City
during her lectures in this city and
the nearby towns.
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N0RRIDCEWoCk.

The village schools opened Monday
TO rthe fall term.
Mr. and Mrs. Cook Esteys recently
entertained several guests. Mr.. and
mrs. Aaron Scott and daughter, Miss
Incz Scott of Benton. Roy Howl of
Waterville and Mrs. SCOTS mother.
who Is 81 years old. Mrs. Tower of
Woodstock. n. B.. also Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Straw and daughter Marie of
Milford
Mrs. Dora lowell Of Starks IL visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Mary Upper, for
a few days.
Master Rodney Upper. who has been
Ill for several weeks. is recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Dunton Of
"estbrook are passing their annual
vacation at the home of Mrs. Dunton's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Blaideu'
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ward A. Shepherd (P. 4. SMITH
Harvey H. Doe and Fred G. Dee
(Eaton) VS. Harry O'NeiI (Chap-
mani: Archie Turner 20. II. Lane,
vs. Charles E. Thorne -Ihorne,.
Tuesday: E. n. Fay Electric Co
(Merrill & MerrilI)- vs Robert B. Co.s
lCole pro sci; Alice e. Ferry (Ner-
ri1l & MerrilD vs. Joseph Chabot
(Butler & Butler): Lewis Netto
Cover & Shumway) rs John Hen
derson; The Com Bah Fibroid Co
&C. A. Blackington) vs. A. E. Bal
(John G. Smith; Bingham Farmers
Union (Royden U. Brown ana Cow
er & Shumway) VS. e. r. Mssser
(Butler & Butler): Mary J. Shepherd
admx.,< (Coolidge) VS. Eusene d. Ladc
wv. L. Waldron: Susan Nj. Wymai,.
complt., tGewer & Shumway) W
William Mcpherson (Cnapman}:> ii.
Sprague Mace Merrill & MerrtlD vs
Herbert Freeman (Weeks): Eda 4,
Hewitt CW. B. Brown vs. Frank II.
Churchill (Thorne).
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the coof season there will be a "u
good yield.
The family OF Bert Halloween ml
returned to South China aitef
visit In Massa chusetts. ..l
Fred Plaisted and mother WI
calling on friends In East Nassa''',|
Sunday.
Francis Jacob and mother az.
the Beale cottage for short As
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Thompson :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. J.. Fuller we'.
Augusta Thursday to attend ths wv,
phone meeting. r,s.
The regular meeting OF oaTs
Grange will be held Sept. ~ "
A. X. hall al 100 y. NJ. M
Mrs. Emma Robbins and M'n ~
Hall leave soon for Bath iof -
winter.
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Thompson. Anderson

Many friends of Wendell l..
Thompson. son of the late Herbert
Eugene Thompson and Mrs. Lura G..
Thompson of Skowhegan will be in
terested to know of his marriage
which occurred on last Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock in East Boston
to Miss Edith Anderson, daughter of
Mrs. Matilda Anderson The wed
ding was charming affair, about 30
guests witnessing the ceremony in
which the double ring ceremony was
used. The officiating clergyman was
the Rev. IT. T. Rankin of the Meth
odist church Of Orient Heights. The
bridal couple were attended by the
Brides sister. Miss Hilda Anderson
and Arthur Mcdonald.
Mrs. Thompson Is a graduate of
East Boston High school and Mr..
Thompson graduate of Skownegan
High and Boston University. They
are passing their honeymoon at the
Thompson summer home at Lake
Nesserrunsett and will pass the WIN
ter in Skowhegan where Mr.. Thomp-
son Will be busy with the affairs of
his fathers estate. Mr.. and Mrs,
Thompson have the best wishes of a
host Of friends
holly contested Somerset coun-
ty league game of baseball was play
cd at New Portland Tuesday after
noon between New Portland and
Skowhegan which resulted in a score
of 81 in favor of New Portland. To-
day these two teams will cross bats
at Skowhegan.
George Foster of the Lakewood
road when he attempted to park his
car Monday afternoon on Water
street in front of the Buick sales
room in some way lost control of
the machine which jumped the curb
ing. crossed the sidewalk and crash
ed into the plate glass window of the
bulck sales room, shatterihg two
plates, one ten by nine feet and the
other ten by five feet. Fortuna tely
no one was on the walk at the time
and no injury resulted.
Attorney Carroll Perkins of Water
Vile was the speaker at the Rotary
luncheon Tuesday noon.
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LAKESIDE-Mr. md Mrs ~
Hallowell OF Augusta: also h ass
Hallowell. William MansiieIo WI
callers at A. c. Bassett's. sunosr AZ,
Mrs. LILA Cloves IL with ne'
ents for n few days. ,ud,,sl
Mrs. Arthur Cloves ana cn, r.ita|
Mrs. Clara Williams and son. b'
were at Bath. sunday. .,,, Al
Lee Bassett and FRANKIE AI,s IN
at work on the road on the ea''
OF the lake. .,.ara
Greta Hallowelf was at Aos'
Monday.
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CANAAN

Mrs. Rose Jewell Of Canaan, left
Monday for Boston.