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Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15
ASHFORD

Lee Dodge died at the Day Kimball Hospital Monday afternoon, after an illness of about week of pneumonia.
 A number of the village people tuned in Tuesday evening and heard President Coolidge's address before the Republican Club at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
 The whole community was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Mrs. Ellery NJ Bartlett on Tuesday evening. Feb. b. after an illness of about two weeks.
 Mrs. Bartlett was born in Union Aug. $. 1882, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Estin Beicher, now of Stafford.
 She leaves besides her parents, three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Young of Mashapaug. Mrs Everett Ryder. Mrs. Louis Allard; three brothers, Willis, Fred and Frank Belcher. all of Staf ford. her husband and three children.
 The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon in the Afthodist church, Rev. Frank Abbott officiating. Two selections, @One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and Sometime We'll Un- derstand," were sung by Mrs. Charles Buell., Mrs. ]. c. Tatem, J. NJ. Tatem and Harry Tatem, Mrs. Charles Clark at the organ. There were many beau tiful floral pieces.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15
THOMPSON

Miss Helen 1ngraham has scarlet fever.
 Mir Louis Ream is expected home on Saturday.
 Mrs. Andre Roosevelt has returned from New York.
 Mir Lester Green is seriously i'll with scarlet fever.
 The Bridge Club met al Mrs. Arthur Mills on Tuesday.
 Miss Blaekmar will entertain the Thimble Club on Friday.
 Coasting has been the popular amusement of the past week.
 Miss Frances Elliott went to New York on Thursday for week.
 Mrs Louis Ream had an informal supper party Sunday evening.
 Miss Wiley spent the weekend with Mrs. ". T. Peekham in Providence.
 The Thompson basket ball team played the Central Village team last Friday evening.
 Mr. Laurence Backus recently spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs. Page, in Melrose.
 Mir. Ronald Bernklow is to build a house at the lower end of West street, opposite his fathers.
 Mrs. Richard Barton gave a Valen- tine party for the younger members of the Grange Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Charles Knight gave a sub scription card party for the benefit of the Salvation Army at her home We'd nesday afternoon.
 Miss Edith Peckham will spend the weekend with Miss Wiley and attend the mid-year dance at the Pomfret School Saturday evening.
 The many friends of Mir. John Bernklow are delighted to hear good reports of his condition after his re- cent operation at the Day kimball Hospital.
 Mrs. Louis Ream. Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Burnett and Mrs. Vonsiatsky went to lunch and Nah Jong party that was given by Mrs, W. T. Peokham.
 The Thompson W. C. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Lila Bab- bitt on Thursday, Feb. 21, at ? D. m. The hosteses will be Mrs. Babbitt, Mrs. Alice Elliott and Mrs. Frawley.
 The evening service at the Congre- gational church next Sunday promises to be both novel and interesting. It k to be a service of Church News Ev- eryone attending is asked to tell some appropriate item of news, although no one is compelled to do so. The kind of news" asked for is something about any of the churches in this vicinity, or any missionary or religious news that will be of interest.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. George Sumner has been con fined to her home by severe attack of rheumatism.
 Owing to the stormy weather ani prevalence of bad colds Sunday ser vices were omitted.
 G. II. Sumner still has telephone though the recently printed directory fails to credit him with having one.
 Luther Place is moving his sawmiH to Mir Dudek's wood lot on Lebanon Hill where he expects to be busy for some time. Mir. Dodge, Lester Starr and George Place will work with him
 Most of the inhabitants of the south end of town are busy getting logs to Mr. Ingalls, sawmill which he ex- poets to move away this week. Mir. Ingalls, has purchased a small tract of woodland of Irving Perrin.
 Mir. Lavigne, who has been resid- ing near Oliver Marcey's is moving his goods to Elmer Davis place where with his family he will soon take possession. Mir. Lavigne transports the children from the north part of the town to the center school.
 Notwithstanding the groundhog's predictions, indications are for an early spring. Pussy willows only need a few warm days to put them in full bloom. Red squirrels have been out all winter. A pair that have made their home at Long Meadow Farm are so tame they come to the house door for food. Many hens are already getting broody and one energetic old
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15
WOODSTOCK

Robert Stafford returned from Cali fornia this week.
 Freeman Spaulding and bride have taken a trip to Florida.
 Clarence Williams has bought ton truck to carry milk to Putnam.
 Lester Gallup. who is a student at Williston Seminary, is ill with the measles.
 Constance Williams of the Aca- demy. was pleasantly remembered last week. while she was i'll. with a beau tiful bouquet of carnations from the freshman class of which she is a mem- Der.
 About one hundred and fifty at tended the union social and supper at the Hill church Tuesday night. It was success financially and socially. The supper was fine and the rooms were decorated for the occasion. The East and North societies joined in giving miscellaneous program which was very much enjoyed. Miss Rilla Child, Miss Lulu Johnson. Miss Florence Johnson and Miss Louise Lawton were hostesses for the eve ming.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Clifford Hubbard has gone to Petersham to visit her grandmother. Mrs. Abbie Buell., who is very sick.
 Mrs. Calvin Rawson had to forego teaching her pupils last Thursday and Friday. owing 10 temporary indispo- sitinn.
 While in Southbridge one day last week. Mrs Marjorie Potter fell on the ice and broke her right arm Dr. Lucy Waite attended her injuries.
 The annual meeting of the Wood stock Republican Club will be held in Society Hall on Feb. 9 at 7.30 D. m. Officers will be elected and it is hoped that a speaker can be secured for the evening.
 Mrs. Myrtle Ware Miller has been engaged to teach the Chandler Dis trict school in place of Miss Sheppard, who has been transferred to East Woodstock. She is boarding with Mrs. Ethal Barrett.
 Attorney William Morgan. father in-law of Mrs. Ethel Rawson Mor- gan. died at his home in Providence Feb. 9, Aged 67 years He leaves his wife and two sons. Friends from here attended his funeral on Tuesday.
 Cyril Paine and Billy Smith had a joint birthday party last Saturday evening at the home of the former, About twenty of their friends came and spent the evening dancing and playing games. Both received several birthday presents.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15
EAST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. David Aldrieh is i'll at her home in the Center district.
 Mary Chamberlin spent several days last week with Ezra May and family.
 Stephen Morse. who is recovering from scarlet fever. has whooping cough.
 Stewart Morse is boarding at Ma plehurst with Mrs. ]. E. Aldrich, so he can attend the Academy.
 A missionary meeting will be held next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Everett May. The leader is Mrs. L. H. Lindeman.
 Miss Ruth Sheppard has been trans ferred from the Chandler district to this district. Miss Hilda Morrison will teach in Qaassett commencing next week. Mrs. Myrtle Miller has the Chandler district.
 Roscoe Alton has been confined to the house the past week with an at tack of pleurisy Mir. and Mrs. Alton are with A. G. Morse and family help ing them out during their quarantine from scarlet fever.
 Charles Afford, who has been HtNtial iitiAAAlH HtAu Htn aunt, Mrs. J. E. Aldrich. is in Detroit. Mich, where he has secured a posi- tion. He has many friends there who were former residents of his home town in Scotland
 About thirty-fve from this parish attended the union social at Wood stock Hill on Tuesday evening The North and East parishes furnished an interesting program, consisting of a reading, recitation, singing by male and ladies' quartets, song by group of young girls, piano solos and duets, butterfly dance by two young girls.
 Mrs. G. L. Upham spent last Satur- day with her niece, Mrs. H. F.. Bannis- ter, in Webster. Miss Ethel continued to Worcester, spending the day with her brother. Alan Upham. She took a gift from the Ladies Aid Society in the form of two blooming plants, tulips and primroses, which were very pleas ing to Mir. Upham, be being especially fond of flowers.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15
EAST THOMPSON

Chester Mathewson is somewhat im- proved in health.
 Lowell Joslin is still confined to his home by a severe attack of heart trouble.
 The second child, Esther. daughter of Mir and Mrs. William Mayhew, is i'll with scarlet fever.
 Friends here of Miss Louise NJ Rivard were sorry to hear of her sud den death, in Putnam last week.
 Next Sunday at the Methodist church the pastor will use the Lin coln's Day program and deliver an ad- dress on the three great men, Wash ington. Lincoln and Wilson.
 F. C. Ross hurt his leg quite badly last week when starting the motor to saw wood with his gasoline machine. It back-fred and hit his leg just above the knee. The bruise has been very painful and the knee badly swollen.
 Mr. and Mrs. Allen Woodward spent several days with the formers mother and sister, Mrs. Mary and Miss Edythe Woodward. They at tEhitl tDt iuuefh& or 1nAfieH W Vou- ward, a cousin, in Princeton. Mass, Sunday,
 The Ernest Workers Circle of Kings Daughters held their annual business meeting and dinner at tie hall Thursday. There were four teen present to partake of the bounti- ful meal at noon of meat pie, mashed turnip, potatoes, onions, relishes, pie, cake and coffee, in charge of Mrs. Munroe Bixby and Miss Edythe Wood ward. This was followed by the usual meeting of devotions which were lead by the leader, Mrs. Eliza beth Robbins Reading reports of the years work, which were very sat isfactory. The officers elected were the same as last year. Leader Mrs. Elizabeth Robbins; vice leader, Mrs. Harriet Sherman; secretary and treas urer, Mrs. Elizabeth Bixby. Two new members were named to join the circle.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15
PUTNAM HEIGHTS

Miss Marie Thurber, who is teacher at Brentwood Hall, Bronxville. N. r., spent the weekend at her home here.
 Benjamin Chase spent the weekend with his grandfather. William D. Cap well of killingly avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roscoe Chase and family visited with Mfr. and Mrs. Err nest Burton and family of Sawyer dis trict Sunday.
 Miss Rosamond Danielson is spend ing a few days in New York.
 Mrs. Alice Joslyn and children and Miss Lillian Lord visited in Ballouyille one day last week.
 School was closed Wednesday on ac- count of the funeral of Ernest Lord, who died suddenly Sunday night while out coasting with several other chil- dren. He will be sadly missed by his teacher and schoolmates.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15

The Abraham Lincoln University may become a reality if the plans of 200 business and professional men of Springfield, Illinois, carry. Effort is to be made to raise $500,000 to begin organization of the school which will be built and conducted according to the democratic ideals of the martyred President. Within a few months a committee will begin a drive to raise a permanent endowment of $5,000, ,0OO.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15

biddy has stolen her nest which for February IS quite a feather in his cap
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-15

Get your printing for the vear's bnsiness af The Patriot Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
Majority People
Observe Labor Day
In Outside Cities

There being no special observance
of Labor Day in Gardiner The ma
jority of people passed the week end
and holiday either in touring or in
attending celebrations in other
places. 1t would seem as IL there
must be n reunion of Gardner resi-
dents in the White Mountains or at
Boothbay for these two places were
the destination OF Il Eooi number OF
Gardiner residents. a regular ex-
odus of Automobiles began Satur-
day, most of them leaving shortly
after noon headed either for the
White Mountains or for short tdlp
up into Canada. Many carried tents
as a part of their equipment plan
ming 10 camp out over night while
the stay at homes lay awake and
wondered If the severe thunder and
lightning storm OF Monday morning
was hitting their locality. The Fire
mans Muster at Boothbay drew a
large crowd. boNh the Robert Cos
COVE of Gardiner and the Hecla be-
ing entered in their respective class
es. The two machines were accom-
panied by goodly number OF en-
thusiasts 10 man them. Despite the
fact that everyone seemed to have
left town the streets were crowded
Saturday, evening. and once more the
parking space was filled, the entire
police force being on hand to regu-
late traffic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02

brief speech. saying that the only one
who was making an issue i'll the cam
paign was "Patt with his gall" lie
predicted a Brewster victory and then
said something that was fraught with
meaning for the local politicians. This
was to the effect that everyone could
say that Mr.. Leigh said to vote against
the Republican candidate in regard TO
the legislative candidates. The latter
remark no doubt referred to the recent
fight for the Republican nomination
when Rev Mr.. leigh was def ated by
c. f. Clarke. This remark was in
deed food for thought for many at the
rally. In speaking of the absence of
the band that was scheduled to be at
The meeting Mr.. Leigh declared that
the Republican party did not need
music.
Ex-senator George Z. Foss of Ohio,
in Congress 70" 20 years. was now in
trcduced, and in beginning said that
he was not going to speak of party
platforms or promises, but of party
performances. things done and fulfill
cd. He went on to lame the accom-
rlshmcnts of the party and cxhorted
all to go to the polls. with a special
plea for the women voters. AS in the
case of the previous speaker every
mention of President Coolidge and of
the Republican candidate for governor
there was en1 hUsiaStiC cheering. At
the close of the meeting an informal
reception was held for the two speak
erS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
GaIli.Calzolari

Miss Gcncvieve +. CALI of Halo
Well and Charles CalZolori of Au-
gusta were united in marriage yes
tcrday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev.
FIR. traSicr ut the Church Of the Sa-
cred Heart. The ceremony was foI-
lowed by q nuptial mass. The church
was attactively decorated for tho oc-
casion with dahlias, astcrs and sweet
peas. making an artistic and beanti-
lul effect. MISC Christine Carey waF
at the organ, and Mrs. Josephine
Perazzi. sister Of the bride. sang.
Miss CALI wore white Georgettc
with wedding veil fastened by a
fillet Of brIliants. She carried a
bouquet OF white bride roses. She
was attended by Miss Alvira Calico
lari Of Augusta. sister Of the groom.
who wore salmon pink crepe de
chine and carried flowers. Tho best
man was Domenic Berni of Augusta.
The young people left for a we'd
ding trip Of three weeks through
Massachusetts and New York. On
their return they will reside at
Winter Street Augusta. the home of
the groom. The brides going away
dress was green peau dc sole with
hat 10 match. Her gifts to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
Cong. Nelson and
Foss Speak at
Randolph Meeting

Congressman John E. Nelson ard
eX- Senator George T.. Foss of Ohir
were the speakers at the Republican
rally held Monday evening at the
Randolph grammar school grounGs.
The fact that this was the opening
night Of the Gardiner community
chautauqua prevented some from at
tending but the gathering was large
and very enthusiastic. Congressman
Nelson was the first speaker being
introduced by Rev. a. +. Leigh. pas
tor of the Randolph Methodist
church, who acted as master of cere
monies. The congressman declared
that his message was concerning all
solute political equality, saying that
the ballot is the sign of CITIZENSHIP.
In 1920 there were 421 900 persons in
the state of Maine eligible to vote
and Of that number only $4,000 ex-
ercised their privilege. that is 223,oha
of them stayed at home. He made
an eloquent plea that everyone with
In his hearing so to their polls and
dc their part. He pointed out that
the affairs of the state of Maine I'M
der Governor Baxter had been con-
Quoted upon sound business princl-
pies and the past administration has
been one of the best business ad-
ministrations in the history of the
state and that no man on the Demo-
cratic stump could criticize it. He
said that nobody could doubt that
Senator Brewster would give tie
same splendid administration. He
said that the words of the two slo-
gans, Maine is the political baro-
meter Of the Union" and LAS goes
Maine 80 goes the Union" were in
deed true He eulosized President
Coolidge. referring to the fact that
he was the first New England candi-
date for president since our own
statesman. James G.. Blaine.
In speaking of immigration he de-
clared that while he had all SYM
pathy for the aliens who came to
American seeking a home, he had no
use for those who preferred the red
flag to the Stars and Stripes, and in
his opinion the sooner we rid our
selves of these undesirable elements
the better.
\ ripple Of excitement was caused
at the conclusion of the congressman
speech when Rev. Mr.. Leigh made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02

Robert Munro, an old and respect
ed citizen of the city. died Monday
afternoon at his home, 10 Chestnut
street, after a months illness, aged
81 years. Besides the. wife. he ~
survived by their sons. Alexander OF
Houlton, John of Newark, n. j., and
Daniel of Utica. \. Y. one daughter,
Mrs. Charles Il. Getchell of Hallo-
Vel. three brothers. Hugh, John and
David of carlton. \. :.
Mr.. Munro. with his family. came
TO Gardiner in 1887 from East Earl
ton. Tho funeral services will he
held ut the home Wednesday after
noon at . o'clock. with Rev. Edward
c. McAllister of Christ's church. Of
floating. Interment will be in Earl
ton y <
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
CAPACITY HOUSE GREETS SIXTH ANNUAL
CHAUTAUQUA AT GARDINER MONDAY

The sixth annual Gardiner Com
munity Chaurauqua opened auspi-
ciously Monday evening with the sue
cessful presentation Of the famous
comedy, Three Wise Fools" the star
cast playing to a capacity house.
This play has been truly named mot
a play with a moral. but a play with
a purpose" The plot Of the play
centers around a Judge of the su-
preme court, accustomed TO sending
criminals to long sentences. and not
afraid Of it; financier, crabby, DOM
ineering, and tied TO custom; and a
physician, slow moving. successful.
and developing theories on mental
ruts.
These three live together. They
had all loved the same girl and lost
her. but still were friends. and main
tanned their household with strict
adherence TO extremely peculiar rou-
tine. The physician finally declares
We three old fogies are in a rut.
what we need is something to hap
pen"
And that something happens in the
arrival OF a perfectly lovely young
woman. and a criminal who intends
to revenge the judge for sentencing
him for crime at previous time.
The situation finally developed by
the complications arising in identity
of the child who is sent 10 the three
wise fools as they picture 1T" and
the child who Is sent to the three
fools as TT really is superior in rnys-
terry 10 any Sherlock Holmes scene.
The first scene Is laid in the living
room of the three wise fools in Wash
ington Square, New York City. and
the second scene is in the same room
with the time four weeks later. and
the third with the same location.
time two weeks later.
Cast of characters. in the order of
their first appearance: Gray. Robert
Chandler; Theodore Findley of Find
ley & Co, bankers; Willis Hall; DR..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02

Richard Gaunt Of Rockefeller Insti-
tute. Edwin Felix Burnham; Gordon
Schuyler, Nat Wade; Hon. James
Trunbull. justice of federal court
Herbert Smith Sears: Sidney Far
child. Paula Mann; Benjamin SuraIt,
Ben Laughlin; John CrawshGE. r.
Chandler.
Work on the erection OF the big
brown tent on the Common was be-
gun early Sunday morping. and the
usual crowd of juvenile helpers were
in evidence. That the later dates OF
the ChautauQua are favored by the
ma jority has been proven by the large
number in attendance Monday eve
ming The committee has evidently
made a wise selection in choice OF
dates, as at the present time the
many Gardiner students and teachers
in other cities are at home. and ap-
preciate the high class entertainments
offered by Chautauqua.
AT o'clock this morning Junior
Chautauqua will begin, with Mrs.
Florence Simons OF this city as loca!
supervisor. The usual program es-
pecially prepared for the youngsters
will be given, and some unusual and
interesting entertainment are plan
ned by the experts junior work.
At 2.30 this afternoon there will be
a lecture and musical program The
Real Estate Value OF Fine Music
will be given by Charles D. Isaacson.
assisted by his company of famous
artists. At the usual opening hour
in the evening, s o'clock. there will be
presented An Arabian Nights Musi-
cal Entertainment by Mr.. Isaacson
and his company. These artists in
cIude such well known musicians as
Betty Schuleen. musical director and
pianist: Renee Dupree. the lyric col
oratura Of the company: Astrid
Fjelde, the famous scandinavian dra-
matte and meZZo soprano; Ange. the
premiere danseuse OF the Helen Mol
Ter Temple, and Pietro Soldano,'
noted Italian baritone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02

William NJ Mccormick, a lifelong
resident of North Pittston. passed
away Sunday morning at his home aft
er n short illness. He was born in
Richmond october s. 1884, the son of
Michael }. and Mary A. Dunn) Nc
Cormick. Besides his mother he is sur
vived by three brothers. Thomas NJ. of
Sanford. and John and Francis of Pitts
ton; and two sisters. Mrs. Clara Booth
of Auburn and Miss Louise McCor-
mick of Pittston; also several uncles
and aunts He was Il member of st.
Dennis Catholic church in North
Whitefeld. from which funeral serv-
ices will be held at . o'clock Tuesday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
Henry W. Ingraham
Says Andres New
Medicine Beats Any
thing He Ever Saw.

Henry w. Ingraham OF 1872 High
ST., Portland. Me, well known insur-
ance man and former City Council
man from the Ninth Ward for two
yfars. IS now an enthusiastic witness
t. the merits Of Karnak since this
sensational new medicine of NJ. An
dre's has accomplished such remark
able results in his own case.
"Karnak is far different and bet
ter than any other medicine I ever
heard Of" states Mr.. Ingraham. Il
have just finished my second bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
FORMER COUNCILM MAN
NOW ENDORSES KARNA|

now and never felt better IN ." \
I was a sufferer from indIgesasV,s Y
severe headaches that seemeaia u
low every meal I ate. cou, nns.r
much on account OF poor ~. LIZ
but even that seemed to 40 ms S
harm than good ana, consea rundsf
was in a very weakeneu'
condition. nd
However, 1 am feeling nns ~
all the time now since TINS ..nIeps
e eonditi nas and and though iva, wall, to
miles a day it never seems ,,s s
me out. Karnak is the besi ,,S va y
I ever saw for a condition nSS /,
in and / can't say half enous"
1t justice" he ID
Karnak Is sold in Augus,a ~ al
Coughlin, and by the ieao'n'
gist in every town.-Ad"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02

The Ford sedan that was stolen
from the garage of e. II. Beane on
Highland avenue early Friday morn
ing was found Saturday morning in
front of the Parish House of Christ
Episcopal church. No clue to the
thief or as 10 his reasons for de-
sorting the car has been discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02

There will he a Republican rally at
o'clock. Wednesday evening. Sept.
2 at the Coliseum at which the speak,
ers will he Congressman John f.
Nelson and ex-Governor Morrell Of
Kentucky.