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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
DR.. Berube In Hospital
For Badly Lacerated Thumb

DR.. David T. Bcrubc, who last
week nearly severed his left thumb
while splitting wood at his home on
Bangor street, was on Tuesday taken
to the Augusta General hospital for
special treatments. which it Is hoped
may save the thumb. Or. Beruhe at
the time of the accident was steady
ing n stick of wood with his left
hand and raised his axe with the
other to strike n good blow, when his
foot slipped. and he brought the axe
down upon his thumb. The bone was
Clcanly cut and all the flesh except n
small fragment containing the prin-
Cipal artery of the thumb. The MEM
hcr was put back into olace and sew
eral stitches were taken, but 1t has
not responded to the treatment and
DR.. Berubo entered The hospital.
whore it was reported last evening
that he was getting along nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
MOOSE RIVER Log DRIVING
COMPANY

! The members Of the Moose River
LOG Driving Company are hereby noti-
fed that the annual meeting OF the
Company viii be held at the Augusta
House. Augusta. on Tuesday the 18th
day Of February. 1924. at 1890 O'Clock
in the forenoon for the following pur-
poses. viz:
1st. TO choose n Moderator.
End. To hear the report or the
Treasurer and take such action as
may be thought proper.
Bird. TO choose officers for the en-
suing year.
4th. TO take such measures for
driving the logs the ensuing year. and
raise such sum or sums Of money for
that purpose as may be deemed neceS-
sary.
9Th. To act upon any other busi-
ness that may legally come before
them.
s. W. PHTLBRICK. Clerk.
Skowhcgan. Maine, January 81. 1924.
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given on the night Of Feb. 81 for the
benefit Of the piano fund.
GRANGE Installation

The officers. Of Dirigo Grange were
installed last week 10y Brother Hunt
er of Thorndikc assisted by Charles
Colby and Helen knowlton. \ fine
dinner was served at noon and in the
afternoon the lecturer presented a
varied program of Is numbers. A
large number of patrons attended.
Isaac i. Critics. lecturer of Dirigo
Grange attended the grange Lectur-
ers conference in Augusta last week.
Brother Critics Is preparing the
drama. beyond the Rockies" for
presentation al q later date for the
benefit of the grange. The next
meeting Of Dirigo Grange will he
held on Friday night of this week.
Feb. S.
Mrs. William Weed "a in Albion
for few weeks nursing.
Clarence Bean, an academy stu
dent. who has been STICK at the home
of Willard Sparrow, has gone to his
home In Montville.
Leon Wiggin is sick with gastritis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie knight and
daughter. were week end guests of
his parents in Albion.
L. =. Critics is conducting a series
of card parties at the Grange hall on
Saturday nights.
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MANCHESTER

THE FORKS-Mrs. Angie D.
Guild attended on Saturday and Sun
day the Friends Quarterly Meeting
which was held at Winthrop Center.
Harry Libby has moved his family
to The Outlet" for couple Of
months. where he is engaged in lum-
bering for Tibbetts and Turgeon.
Elmer True is engaged in hauling
wood and lumber.
The winter has been so favorable
that tire electric cars have run very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
REALleM AND FANCY IN THE
COUNTRY KID"
New England Lives In WeS!cy
rvs Latest Vehicle

y -1SSSl SSiHStS
After viewing the new Warner
Brothers picture. 1.-The Country Kid, Z
starring Wesley Barry. which opened
for a weeks showing veg '1y 1T
the Colonial theatre, We were re-
minded of the old fairy tale of the
magic wishing carpet. upon which
you sat down and wished yourself
il Mecca o.: some other famous city
only imagine the surprise and
amaZemCnt, if by som" mischGnce the
old Hinloo had been WhisiIcd off TO 4
real Old fashioned Yankee farm.
1t is placed ri%ht before YOU in the
full mellow light of Il new England
summer. The little farm with its
farm house. barns and outhouscs:
with its stone enclosed pastures. and
the COWS graz 9 peacefully. children
happily playing under fhe shade of 4
trec;-it is indeed 4 picture that
makes many OF us think OF our own
childhood days.
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Blanchard Duo at Methodist Church

On Tuesday evening. February -,
tho Blanchard Duo, will be presented
ms entertainers by the Ladies Aid of
the Methodist church in the church
auditorium. The Orlando. Fla. Re-
porter Star has this to say of their
program. Mr.. Blanchard is n Won
derful character | m perso ma o r.
Though he is n very young man he
gave an impersonation of an old one
perfectly . His sermon on odd
Mother Hubbard" was so rich that II
thought down the house.-Adv.
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FREEDOM

The stores Of +. V. FIVE and sons
and Effie NJ. Flye have been equipped
with electric lights. The barber shop
Of Fred y. Flye is now being wired
for lights.
Ralph Clements has installed n
lighting plant in his residence and 1t
is now lighted by electricity.
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Funeral OF Mrs. Jane {. Phelps

Funeral services for Mrs Jane c.
Phelps were held "Wednesday after
noon at = o'clock at the Trouant &
Bates funeral rarlors, Water street.
with the Rev. Howard IL. Brown of
the United Baptist church ofifciat-
Ing. There was a large attendance
of relatives and friends. and many
beautiful floral tributes were banked
about the casket. The interment
was in the family lot in the Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

A telephone call TO the Hartford
fire station ut 9.i5 Tuesday morning,
called the apparatus to "a Northern
avenue for a fire in the chimney.
Three small chemicals were used to
eXtinguish the blaze and the was no
damage to the house.
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Freedom Academy Notes

The Athletic association has elect
ed the following officers for the
spring activities: President Of asso-
citation Allison J. Curry; secretary
and treasurer. Prin. John c. Parlin:
manager baseball. Norman Bridges;
captain baseball, Daniel Clark.
The annual prize reading of the
sophomore class will take place in
the church on Friday evening, Feb.
Is.
The students are preparing a
dramatic and vaudeville show TO be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

regularly and on schedule time about
every day this winter.
The Winthrop Augusta road IL
still much Travelled hy automobiles
and up to the present time has been
very good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
NORTH AUGUSTA
North AUGUSTA GRANGE

The North Augusta Grange held an
all day meeting Tuesday. Feb. 5. A
baked bean dinner was served at
noon by tho lady members.
In the afternoon the following pro-
gram was presented: Vocal solo. Mae
Morrow: address, How to Become
Peter Americans" Hon. T.. G.. Far
rington of Augusta; vocal duet. Eve
Ign button and Carolyn Folger: dis
Cussion. what I should prepare for
dinner if unexpected guests should
arrive: opened by Worthy Master
Harriet Knowles followed by Sisters
Withec, Ayers. Lura Knowles and
others: report Of State Grange
meeting at Lewiston by the worthy
master: report of the Maine lectur-
ers conference. by Worthy Lecturer,
Mildred Grover: remarkes by Bro
Their and Sister Foster Of Cushnoc
Grange.
The next meeting will he Feb. 10.
This will be visitors night and each
member IS requested to bring one
guest. Refreshments will be served
and special program is being ar
ranged.
Ladies' Aid Meets
Tie Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. f.
4. Tillson "Wednesday afternoon.
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Surprise Party

Surprise Party
Some Of the schoolmates Of Mar
tina Mattson gave her surprise
party on her birthday Tuesday even
ing at the home of Daisy and Cath
crime Bailey. Miss Bailey served ice
cream and cake. 4 birthday cake
was also served. Miss Mattson re-
ceived several birthday gifts. All
enjoyed a pleasant evening playing
games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

Mrs. Oscar II. Anderson left on
The afternoon train Wednesday for
Philadelphia. called there Ivy the Sc
rious illness OF her sister, Mrs. Frank
Flcmmng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

The Augusta Americanization As
ISOLATION will meet at : O'Clock this
afternoon at the Chamber of Com
merCe rooms.
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AILYKENNEBECJOURNAL
TelcOtona
Telephone 1876

Cards of Thanks. obituary notices. res
buttons ut respect. etc. Will be
charged at the rate OF ten cents per
= limo. No charge less than 20 cents.
Subscribers who fan To receive the
journal promptly viii confer Il fay or
10y notifying the office Immediately
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LOCAL NOTICE

There will be a prize dance at Gran
Ne Cutters hall, Hallowell, tonight.
Music by Peaslee's Novelty Orchestra.
/ feb1dlt
Two Polo Games Coliseum. Garii-
ner. Thursday eve. LIST game $50;
lewiston VS.. Gardiner Sis.
$ehed2t
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business meeting and sewing was
followed by serving Of refreshments.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Charles Philbrick, Feb. IS.
Mrs. Harry Ballard and little
daughter were callers at Mrs. ]. G.
Wilton's recently, also Mrs. Erwin
Holmes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Gates little
daughter, Shecly, is sick with whoop-
ing cough, which is prevalent in the
schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

Goodwin, Vernon Steele, William
Buckley.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

Ladies' Aid Meets
Tie Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. f.
4. TiIIson Wednesday afternoon.
There was good attendance. a
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12

Victor Johnson visited over
Sunday with Anders Anderson
near Bruno.
Anna Larson is improving
nicely after her recent operation
for appendicitis.
J. M. Andersons and John
Olson visited with the Anderson
brothers last Sunday.
Miss Hildur Swenson who has
been teaching at Lead, S. d.,
is spending her vacation at her
home.
Clarence Johnson who has
been employed at Duluth for
some time. returned home last
Friday.
The Misses Inez and Hilma
johnson and Selma Anderson
spent Tuesday afternoon with
Hildur Swenson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Purull, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chicos, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Forsyth and sons and Mrs. Devall
and children visited at the Geo.
Hyatt home on Sunday.
Last Thursday several of the
farmers held an informal meet
ing with the county commission
ers, also Mr.. Forbes of the State
Highway Department, in regard
to the designation Of a state
road from Bruno to Willow
River. After some discussion
and through the efforts of our
commissioner. F. w. Stepan, the
request was granted.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12
APPRECIATE MUSIC

The management of the Cros-
by-Ahlm wrestling match pulled
off here Saturday last. take this
opportunity TO thank the boys
in the Askov Band for their
splendid cooperation. We wish
to express our keen appreciation
of your coming up here and
livening up the crowd and there
by making the evenings enter
tainment the great success it
was. We hope to be able to
have you up again before long,
boys. The dance after the
match, was attended by a record
breaker crowd Of happy merry
makers. The music by the
Burke-Ebner-L'nge Orchestra
was especially poppy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12

Nickerson, was very interesting
and drew continuous cheers and
applause. They boxed four
rounds with honors about even,
although Billy seems to have a
little the best Of it. In the
wrestling the first fall went to
Crosby in 81 minues, 10 seconds,
with an arm and wristlock. The
second also went to Crosby, in
seven minutes on a scissor hold.
Axel Nissen, of Askov, himself a
skillful and experienced wrestler,
refereed the match. The dance
after the wrestling was partici-
pated in by a crowd that taxed
the capacity of the hall.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12

Frank Street came down from
Duluth Wednesday and got his
car which has been at ID. c.
Streets for some time.
The social at the Methodist
church Saturday night was quite
well attended and a very pleas
ant evening was reported.
Miss Ruth Thorstenson closed
the term of school at school B
last Friday with a picnic. She
left for her home at Wrenshall
Saturday.
Oscar Carlson underwent a mi
nor operation at hospital in
Duluth the latter part of the
week; he returned home Satur-
day and is getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Bly, of
Madison, Mimi, were visitors at
the Street home Sunday evening.
Mr.. BLY, attended the Aggie
school at the same time as Tracy
and Brisben.
There will be 4th of July
celebration at the Swedish Me-
thodist church again this year.
The celebration last year was at
tended by a large crowd and
everyone had a mighty good
time. Come and celebrate with
us again this year. We are
planning a bigger and better
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Pollard and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Blomgren of
st. Paul, were visitors at the
Pulling home Friday and Satur-
day. John became very excited
over the size of the fish he saw
and caught (?). Although he
hadn't had anything stronger
than Guernsey milk and lake wa
ter to drink, he claimed to see
some fish resembling whales.
Only the restraining hand of his
wife deferred him from jumping
into the water and trying to
drive a few fish to shore.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12
lrrom Another CORRESPONDENT,

The Misses Alice Norell,
Lucille Kaufman, Ann Roberts,
Clara Narcotic and Emma Erick-
son spent Sunday in Duquette.
The girls came down to rehearse
for the play, "A Hot Day" which
they will present at Duquettte
Community hall, Saturday night,
June 28. This is going to be
one Of the best plays yet, so
don't miss it. All the ladies in
the play are singers, and several
chorus songs will be given dur
ing the entertainment. After
the play, the Burke-Ebner-Linge
Orchestra will furnish music for
the dance, so you see you are
sure to have good lively night
Of it June 28. Be there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12
RUTLEDGE

Mrs. Slime motored to Pine
City Monday. ,
John Losch spent the week
end in the Cities.
Jas. Scott expects to leave for
Tacoma, Wash, this week.
Ken Mitchell of Duluth, is
visiting at the Underhill home.
Mrs. Soliday of Brainerd, visit
ed her mother here enroute to
Minneapolis.
Do not forget the date June
18th, the doughnut sale, and M.
K. Aid lunch.
Mrs. Underhill went to Cloquet
Sunday to visit her cousin who
has been in the hospital.
Mr.. Mathews of Pierre, S. Oak,
visited friends here and looked
after timber interest of Mr.. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keinbal and Mr..
and Mrs. Friend of Mankato,
were entertained at lunch at the
Carter home Friday. They were
enroute to northern Minnesota
on a camping trip.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12
FLEMING TOWNSHIP

Miss Irene Figg was home over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. V. Kile from
the Cities, visited here last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Rodenber-
ger and children visited at the
Ed Beavens home Thursday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Roden-
berger and children were Satur-
day evening callers at the A. c.
Figg home.
Leon Beavens of st. Paul.
drove up Saturday night to take
his mother back home. They left
Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Figg and daugh-
tiers, Miss Irene and Mable, Mr..
and Mrs. Bonin and children,
were Sunday callers at the Ed
Beavens home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Beavens re-
turned from their visit to the
southern part of the state, last
week. Mrs. Beavens, ST., accom-
panied them home.
Leon Beavens accompanied by
his mother called to see his son,
Robert, while here. He also
called at the r. H. Budd and C.
A. Newcome homes Sunday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12
WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP

Andrew Backstrom is the own
er of a new Ford touring car.
Miss Hilma Johnson went to
her home near Oak lake last Fri
day.
Miss Ruth Thorstenson and
sister called at the Street home
Friday evening.
Agnes Nyberg arrived home
Thursday for few days visit
with relatives and friends.
Miss Evelyn Cickner and Cliff.
ford Gray spent Sunday evening
at the j. p. Clickner home.
Miss Oliver Thorstenson of
Wrenshall, spent last week here
visiting with her sister, Ruth.
Miss Ruth Thorstenson and sis
ter were visitors at the Over
land home Wednesday evening.
A few Of the young people at
tended the wrestling match and
dance at Duquette Saturday eve
ming.
Mrs. Schon who has been visit
ing at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Storm. left Sunday for her
home in st. Paul.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12
NORMAN TOWNSHIP

Henry Hanon was in Askov
Friday.
Mr.. Tuttle returned from
New York last week.
Lawrence Forsyth was in
Askov on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Kowitz
and Henry Hanon motored to
Mora Sunday.
The Welcome Society will
meet with Mrs. ]. A. Jaeger next
Thursday. June 10.
Mrs. Ed Peterson returned
home Friday after a few days
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Arthur Sangren and
children visited Monday at the
Albert Sangren home.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. Kenny from
Shovel Lake, visited at the Joe
Dubie home a few days last
week.
Milton Stapp who has been
visiting at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Bert Forsyth, the past few
months. left for st. James last
week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12

Budd Snoek has proved his
wonderful success again with
his incubator. another $50 baby
chicks in his brooder.
Mrs. Cox of Hinckley and Miss
Mae Robinson of Rush City,
spent a couple eff days visiting
friends and relatives here.
Henry Order and Mrs. Irwin
Order and son have moved to
Madison, Wis.,, where they will
make their future home, Mr..
Irwin Order being employed in,
that city.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12
Oak Lake Neighborhood

Aug. Nelson visited with John
Miller last Tuesday.
George Anderson called at
John Swenson's last Monday.
John Ahlms visited at Alfred
Anderson's Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Koecher
motored to North Branch Satur-
day.
Signe and Irene Swenson visit
ed with Alma Anderson Sunday
afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-06-12
DUQUETTE

Sandstone Wednesday for her
music lesson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Lingren of
Bruno, we're callers in town Sa-
turday afternoon.
Miss Lillian Johnson left FRI
day for the Twin Cities, where
she expects TO stay for the sum
mer.
Mrs. II. Il. Peterson and daugh-
ter, Kathryn, were Sandstone
passengers between trains Thurs
day.
Mrs. Fred Hedberg returned
home Thursday after attending
her mothers funeral at Minnea-
polls.
Arrived at the home Of George
and Martha Klein Tuesday last
week, a baby girl. Congratula-
tions.
Mr.. Westholm came in from
camp Saturday and took in the
wrestling bout at the hall. Most
everybody from camp was there.
The regular monthly party for
June will be given by the Com
munity Ladies' Aid at the hall
Saturday night, the 18th. All
welcome
Edwin Johnson and Alf Erick-
son are putting in good order the
Anderson-Erickson Co. telephone
line between Duquette and
Nickerson.
Mrs. Berger Of Minneapolis,
mother of Chas. Berger of this
place, came up Saturday to stay
with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Berger
for a while.
Clarence Johnson who has been
employed at Duluth for some
time, returned home Friday.
Clarence says there are lots of
men looking for jobs in Duluth
and wages are small.
Mrs. Jos. Kvasnicka. Mrs. II. ].
Berglund, Mrs. and Miss Rudd, all
of Park township, made a sur
prise call on Mrs. Edwin John
son Monday to greet baby Lois.
They precipitated heavy shower
as they came.
A base ball team is in forming
at this place and some of the boys
have already started to prepare
the ground. Equipment has
been ordered and practice will
begin in the near future. Quite
a lot of promising material in
sight.
Miss Alice Norell, Clara Mar
cote, Emma Erickson, Lucille
Taufman with another girl
friend, all from Duluth, came
down Saturday to take in the
dance and also to practice for the |
play, "A Hot Day., to be given
June 2Sth. 1t speaks pretty well
for the public spirit of these
young ladies that they will
travel all the way from Duluth to
practice and give a play for the
benefit of their home community. |
The Crosby-Ahlm wrestling
match at the Community hall
Saturday night was attended by a
large CROWD of enthusiastic
wrestling hns that filed the
hall to capacity, The Askov
Band accompanied by a number
of wrestling fans came up in
autos and rendered a number of
musical selections both before
and during the performance, The
preliminary boxing bout put on
by Leona and Billy Larson of
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