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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

To the voters of Kennebec
County
In going over the county in
my interests as a candidate for
County Commissioner at the
Primary on June 10th, l am
much pleased with the assur.
ances of support l have re-
ceived from many of our lead
ing citizens.
1 have been a member of the
firm of Allen Brothers for
thirty-six years, and their
reputation for business integ-
rity is very well known. /
have always been a Republican
and always worked for the best
interests of the party.
Mt. Vernon has not been rep
resented on this commission
for forty-five years and if you
feel that we are entitled to a
member at this time / would
appreciate your support.
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH w. ALLEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
LIBERTY
O, B. Fuller

sOUTH-o. B. Fuller, a much re-
spected citizens of this place. passed
away Friday, May 16, at the age Of 65
years. Mr.. Fuller had been i'll for
about three months with rheumatism
and heart trouble, but was thought 10
be recovering, when he was suddenly
taken with severe heart attack
which resulted in his death. He had
been a resident Of this town for more
than 80 years and was a blacksmith by
trade. had also served as selectman
for a number of years, besides other
town offices. He is survived by a wife
and 10 children, two brothers and two
sisters besides several grandchildren
and other relatives.
Being a man universally liked and
having many friends he will be very
much missed. Services were held
Monday. May 10, at the South Liberty
chapel and were conducted by Mission
airy w. f. Overlook. The bearers were
w. w. Light, B. E. Cunningham,
Charles E. Overlook and Arthur Over
lock. 1nterment was In the Pierpont
cemetery in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
BELGRADE

NORTH-Seven members Of the
Lakeshore Sewing Society went to
East Monmouth Thursday and pass
ed the day with a former member.
Mrs. Benjamin Kicker. A fine din
ner was served by the hostess and
all returned home at night having
passed a very pleasant day.
Quite a number from here at
tended the Freewill Baptist Quarter
1y meeting at Rome Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Cook and
family passed Sunday with the lat
ter's parents in Oakland.
There will be meeting of the
Farm Bureau Thursday June IL,
and Miss Helen Clark will be pres
ent TO assist in making one piece
dress patterns. A covered dish
dinner will be served. This is the
last meeting before the summer
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
Secretary Folsom at N. e. Nee.

Herbert Folsom, secretary of the
Augusta Chamber Of Commerce left
late last night for Swampscott, Mass.
where he will attend the annual
meeting OF the New England Assoc
citation of Commercial Executives.
Mr.. Folsom will endeavor to bring
the next quarterly meeting which
takes place In September to this city.
and feels that he will be- successful
in this attempt. At the last quar-
terly meeting Of the organization he
put the matter before the members
and he plan met with much favor
there. but as 1t is an unwritten law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
WASHINGTON

EAST-Herbert Towle Of Liberty
was a business caller At w. w. Lirht;s
Sunday.
Mr. land Mrs. Fred Norton, Harry
Morse and son Of Palermo were At g,
E. Overlock's Sunday.
T. Burnell Overlook Of NJ. C. I. was
at home for the weekend.
Allen Ripley recently purchased the
Camp formerly occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Turner and has moved II
to his place, where he will convert II
into wood shed and join 1t to his
house. -, :,
II. B. Kaler OF Washington was &
caller Sunday at w III. Prescotts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Of about two hours Wednesday after
noon, he saw automobiles from New
York, New Brunswick, New Jersey,
New Hampshire, Massachusetts,,
California, Pennsylvania, Wyoming
and Oregon.
This is proof that Maine Is indeed
q Mecca for summer tourists and
there seems little doubt that this
will be the biggest summer season
ever experienced in this state.
The Oregon car attracted much at
tention as it was parked in front Of
the Beane and Cross store as it was
almost completely covered with ban
ners from many different states
through which 1t had passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
William Henry Raymond

Coming to Augusta. June list, to
visit at the home of his daughter
and family, Mrs. Percy V. Hill, State
street. William Henry Raymond of
Boston was stricken with pneumonia
shortly after his arrival and sue
cumbed to the rayages of the ILL
ness at the Hill home Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. Raymond was a retired mer-
chant of Boston and was n years
old at the time of his death. He
is survived by the widow, Anna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
CLINTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde e. Decker OF
Skowhegan, Monday evening attend
ed the meeting of Fireside Chapter
0. E. S. of which they are members.
Mr.. Decker sang a solo during the
evenings program.
Misses Bertha and Olive Irving,
Fred Norman and Isaac Irving are
attending the Commencement at
University of Maine. Miss lone,
their sister being graduate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Vfolette
were In Waterville. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Adair of
Brownville Junction are guests of
Mrs. Adair's brother. DIR. A. A.
Shaw and family.
Mrs. Winifred Moulton Of North
Jay is passing the week with her
son. F. H. Moulton, principal 1.-THE
high school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
Special Service Honors Outgoing
Pastor

The closing of the sixth year Of
the pastorate Of Rev. Elmer E.
Longley of the Baptist church was
marked by a service of special in
terest Sunday evening. Seven per-
sons were given the right hand of
fellowship in the church. Hills
Dunphey rendered a violin solo. The
choir sang the anthem, Beneath the
Cross of Jesus" and led the hymns.
A symposium on "Clinton's Greatest
Besse, p. L. Cotton, l.. G. Strick-
land, Llewellyn Decker. F. H. Moul-
ton and Rev. Mr.. Longley. There
was a large audience present to en-
JOY the service and to show by their
presence a hearty appreciation of
the service rendered by the pastor
and his family during the past six
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
Summer Tourist
Season by Motorists
Gets Early Start

Out of the state automobile traffic
in this city Wednesday was I'M
usually heavy and varied. One man
whose business requires him to be
about Water street the greater part
of the time. reported that in q SPACE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Canaan Grange held a regular
meeting at Grange hall, June otn.
with q good attendance. SeverA
items of business were taken Up.
Plans were made and committees
appointed to serve Veterans Day.
June goth. This day will be OBJ
served as usual. All veterans and
their families are cordially invited
to spend this day as guests OF
Canaan Grange.
There will be q special business
meeting Wednesday evening June
18th. Next regular meeting. June
18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

A playlet, THE Love of a Bonnet"
will be given by a selected cast from
the club members at the clubhouse to-
night. Dancing will follow the play.
Saturday night the club will serve a
baked bean supper at the Y. NJ. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Miles Ham Of this city. son of
Frank J. Ham. Collector of Internal
Revenue and Mrs. Ham. was among
the graduates of the Bentley school
of Finance. Wednesday. The grad
uation took place Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Members Of Fort Western Lodge, N.
y. Q. r.. are requested to meet at Odd
Fellows hall at Z o'clock this evening.
The regular business meeting will be
9oliowed by . whist and dance. Wis
itors from Watervills lodge are ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Mrs. Clare Harvey, former editor
OF the Maine Farmer, Is a patient at
the Augusta General Hospital. She
underwent surgical treatment and is
getting along. as well as can be ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Mrs. M. Louise Duffy and Mrs.
Lambert were recent visitors at Bel
grade Lakes. making the trip in
Mrs. Lambert's car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Charles After Of North Augusta is
patient at the Augusta General
Hospital. He underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis and reported as
getting along nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

All children of the Penney Memorial
United Baptist church taking part in
the Children's Day pageant are asked
TO meet at the church today directly
after school for n rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

A deed was passed Wednesday at
the e. e. Newbert Agency conveying to
Dexter L. Hysom Lot No. s57 at Ocean
Point. This IS q large shore lot and
II 10 expected that two cottages will
be built on this location this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Miss Eva Parent. who Is employed al
the Vickery & Hill Publishing Co
plant, Is confined to her home on East
ern avenue with an attack of appendi'
citis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Miss Caroline Kennedy. teacher in
the East Millinocket scholls has ar
rived to pass the summer vacation at
her home on Murray street. She has
ton where she has been passing q
brief time as the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

that the annual meeting shall be
held in or near Boston, that meeting
could not be brought to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Horton mildred
Hunt) of Mount Vernon, n. Y, are
the parents of son, who arrived
recently. The Mortons are former
Augusta residents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Mrs. o. l.. Jones. 10 Capitol street,
will leave on the morning train today
for Boston, where she will visit for a
few days with Mrs. Walter Seacole.
formerly Miss Cora Reyes of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Mr. and Mrs. d. c. Osier and Mr..
and Mrs. r. o. Thompson of LIQUIDS
willie were callers in the city, We'd
nesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Mrs. Marion Parkhurst. Mr.. and Mrs.
Orman s. Higgins and Mrs. Sarah Hig-
gins Of Albion were business visitors
Wednesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

John ID. Carson OF Readfield and AL
varo Gordon of Mount Vernon were
business visitors Wednesday in Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Miss Verna Golf OF Winter Hill.
Mass, Is the guest of her cousin.
Miss Helen Skene. East Winthrop,
for q few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Robert Haines and Waldo Lincoln
of Wayne were business visitors
Wednesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

A. A. Head of Waterville was
among the business callers Wednes-
day in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
Canaan GRANGE

guest OF his parents. Mr.. and MRS.
Frank Nelson. last weep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
I. LOCAL NOTICE

Joyous foot dance at BELGRADE
0rAnge hall Thursday evening.
vaudevtile at intermission. Pierce's
Meiody Five. June1Od3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Frank L. Jackson OF Jay was a busi-
ness visitor Wednesday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

,Ihufsday night.
AayIsWetandThurs.ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
CANAAN
Charles A. Boston

Charles A. Boston passed away at
the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Ward Richardson in Saco after an
illness of a few days. The deceased
was so years of age life long resi-
dent of Canaan and a veteran of the
Civil War. He accompanied his
daughter home Memorial Day for a
visit, where he was taken ill and
passed away Wednesday. The re-
mains were brought to Canaan, Sun
day afternoon and a service was held
at the grave conducted by Rev.
George J.. Thurlow of Skowhegan.
The S. of V. and auxiliary attended
in a body. He leaves four children,
Clarence of Michigan, Mrs. Edith
Smith of Winslow. Mrs. Lucie lib
belts of Fairfield Center. Mrs. Cen
eva Richardson of Sac0. He was
laid at rest in the village cemetery
beside his wife, who passed away
II years ago. The floral tributes
were profuse and very beautiful.
Mrs. Bell Holt of Fairfield has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Addie Holt.
The Prescott Free Library asso-
citation will have a public entertain
ment at Grange hall, Tuesday ev-
ening. June 18th, for the benefit of
the library. .r
The graduating exercises of the
held at Grange hall. Thursday ev-
eninG, June 18th.
Amos Nelson of Portland was the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12

Fred Wilson of Portland was a WIS.,
Eor Wednesday at the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-12
AUGUSTALOCALS

Conrad Bragg. is enjoying weeks
Fishing at Indian Pond.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

The program for the Y. w. c. A.
Student Loan Fund benefit will be
found elsewhere In this paper. This
entertainment is surely for a worth
while cause. Is the Student Loan Fund
Ii doing great work in helping our
college people. The price Of admis-
sion is not exorbitant, being only 2F
cents; and the program is m excel
lent one, well worth going TO hear.
The Y. w. C. A. girls are 10 be COM
mended on the fine work they are do
Ing for the college, and we hope this
plan will be successful.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
NOTICE FOR BIDS, CONsTRUC.
TION OF FEDERAL AID PROJECT
NO. 258-A.

Bids will be received by the State
Highway Department Of Colorado at
the Office Of the State Highway En-
gineer, Denver, until 10 A. NJ, the
22nd day Of May, 1924, and will then
be opened for the construction Of:
Federal Aid Project No. 268-A, q
Grading and Graveling Project. 3.239
miles long, beginning about ~ miles
west Of Gunnison and extending west
erly toward Sapinero, in Gunnison
county.
Further information ON application.
at office Of the State Highway En-
gineer, or the County Clerk.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
ADvnnrIsnMExT ron sIDs

The Town OF GunnIson. Colorado, will
receive bids ON Ornamental lighting
standards, Constant current transform.
er, Parkway cable. until o'clock p. m
Ccpiea Of specifications may be had
from the Superintendent Of the Light
& Water Plant.
The Town Of 0unnison. Colorado. re,
serves the right 70 reject any or al
bids or to reject any bid for any ma
teriai or apparatus which In its opinion
is mot suitable for existing conditions
Also, tfer Town OF 0unnison. Colo. re.
serves the right TO accept any bid
which in their opinion p most ad-
vantageous for the Town Of 0unnison
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
2o-3l BY r. e. KEENAN,. supt
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
|1)-2l
NOTICE

The gsnsral committee handling the
Cattlemen's Celsbration for the year
1924 win rscsive scaled bids for the
concession rights ct the celebration
groundh for tie thres days, July 16,
~, IS, 1924. All bids must be in the
hands of the committee BY May Path.
The committee reserves rights to re
Jet any and al bids.
KATHERINE GARDNER,
20 Secretary.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

!. Mrs. N. p. Dean and little grand
daughter narrowly escaped having
serious accident fhursday, when the
horse which Mrs. Dean was driving
became frightened ut . dog. II ran
the buggy into . tree, overturning Il
and badly breaking II. Finally the
horse separated itself from the re-
mains Of the buggy and ran toward
home. Mrs. Dean and the little girl
were shaken up and scared. but other
wise, apparently are all right.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
REDUCED ROUND TRIP SUMMER
EXCURSION TICKETS, via DEN
YER & RIO CRANDE WESTERN

ROONU INIT SO k1ns
EXCURSION TICKETS via DEN
YER 4 RIO GRANDE WESTERN
RAILROAD TO Pacific Coast dcsti-
nations will be on sale daily, May
is to September 80. inclusive;; to
eastern destinations, June to Sep
tember 30 inclusive. Stop-overs per-
mitted in both directions. Final re-
tuEa limit. October 81. A new Day
light tTrain-the PANORAMIC
SPECIAL"-will be inaugurated
Sunday, June 1, leaving Denver at
400 a. M, arriving Salt Lake City
$50 .. m, traversing the Colorado
Utah Rockies by daylight. Two
other splendid trains daily between
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pue-
bio, and Salt Lake City and Ogden.
All daylight trains thru the Royal
Gorge stop ten minutes at the
Hanging Bridge. Call on nearest
Rio Grande agent for detailed fares.
train schedules, and Pullman reser-
vations. 10-21-23.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

Chasses Sssrenssa Dies h Puebls
Mrs.. Sine Sorrensen left Monday
for Pueblo, newB having come Of the
death Of her husband. Charles Sorren.
sen, who was committed 70 the state
hospital for The insane At that point
ten years ago. !.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
CO. sTOCK GROWERS ASSN.

The Gunnison County Stock Grow
era Association win hold its annual
meeting Saturday, May "a. at the
court house ct two o'clock for the
purpose Of election Of officers. There
are . number Of other important
matters to discuss.
2O-2l President.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

Frank Comstock went 10 Salida on
Wednesday, where be will have an
other examination at the hospital. He
returned from there not long ago. bot
did not seem 70 be recovering as vel
as expected,
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

After . few days stay in Gunnison,
Mrs. Hannah Seheehsr returned 70
Delta this week 70 - with her dau9ht-
er, Mrs. Geo. DaFter. She has closed
the Blue Bird rooming house.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

WE have ordered repairs for the light
ing unit at tho lola Hotel II your
light plant needs repairing, call on
m before the tourist season opens
strong. THE REAL SERVICE
SHOP. 20
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

A number Of rspaiEs ere being nAds
on TIE exterior of Tie Frank Fisher
residence. formerly Dr. sanfsrd's
home.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

w. p. Sammeas reports 10 Nsws-
Champion another grand-danGAtef,
born on Nay StA. 70 Mr.. and MEs.
Corbin A. NeNeill ef IL Powderhorn
valley.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

w. 8. Whinsssy and 80. Chaz3es
were over from thair Laks fera
ranches yesterday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

Mrs. George Watssa Jr. and baby
are here from Dsnver, On . visit r
Mn. Watson's mother, Ars- n. Quinn
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

Mrs. Wasrsa Brown rst1ynsA yss-
eerday fFem DootA whsss she visited Z
week With ~ -. !. \. Hamiltsa.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

Billy Rsck was ever from his rail.
read weSk at Salida 70 Do . hit d
ranching during the week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

MEs. Tom Quinn h visiting in Crest
ed Butte with her parents. Mr.. snd
4rs. y. ]. Boyls.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

Nm. r. 7. Ellington and little son.
left Tuesday for Paonia, whsrs they
will spend . month with Ara. Elling-
tons mother.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
WANTED

and clearing Of
land In large tracts.
CARL z. ROSENBAUM, lola, Colo
1890
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

DR.. s. Quieley IN Wednesday even
ming for Gypsum, Colosado, where he
Will give tie high school commencs-
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

Mrs. 0ris Weldrsa. 1ssmer western
student, eAns n Wednssday evening
to visit hsr ffsand. Miss Jean Brown.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

With the advent Of fine weather,
the grass is starting In the hills, and
cattle are generally turned out Of the
pastures on the foot ranges.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
A1gand the 1exn

II. ". Endner maAs . hasineo trip
70 Pitlkin ThnSsday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

H: A. Mnlingtsa II Dsavsr visiesd
his danghesR. Ms Ran1lne, who b ~
tendine sehsel hsFs. IL vssk.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

A. R Bear vas aa,sae visitors freu
Pariin last Saturday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

Mr.. and Mss. 8. I. BiIlines werl
here over Saturday from Grand Jet
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

8. L. Trine il once more ut his
harness shop on Main street, after .
long siege Of illness. His stay in the
lower altitude At Delta benefited him
considerably.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
NOTICE OF SALE

! have sold my store at lola to ].
H. Sanders, who took charge the first
day Of Nay. All accounts due at that
date are payable to the undersigned.
1871 p. wv. AULLlN.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

HEMSTITCHlNG AND PICOTING
by return mail and all work guar
anteed to be the best. Also stamp
ed goods for embroidery sent on
approval at reasonable prices.
HELEN KNOTT, Montrose, Colo.
2O-tf
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

FOR LEASE-l7,37l acres Of first
class grazing land. Fine range
from May 10 to November 10. Land
located in Garfield county. Apply
to G. N. SPRAGUE, Sapinero, Colo.
1921.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO thank our friends 70,
their Kindness and courtesy shown in
our recent bereavement.
Mr.. 4 MRS. R. o. JOHNESEE.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

FOR SALE-Weaner pigs and jersey
cows. BEN McDONOUGH, Pariin.
Colo, l9-d
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-16

FOR SALE-Large hand mill suitable
for grinding chicken feed. fine Q.
coarse. Also ehild's Eo-cart, reed
body. MRS. ELIZABETH RICH
ARDSON. Phone 8S. 10