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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02
Late County News
BIRDELL

Ella Barden spent the week end at
home.
Paul Startling was in Birdel Tues
day.
The Hufstedler boys are ginning this
week.
Guy Bardqn was ON our streets
Tuesday.
Edd Miller returned home from
Memphis. last Friday
Jake Hufstedler had business at
Pocahontas this week.
Ben johnson and wife were visiting
Richard johnson Sunday.
Several from this place attended the
fair at Pocahontas last week.
Quite a crowd attended the musical
at A. 6. Archers Monday night.
Miss Mary Pettijohn spent Saturday
night and Sunday with hOmefolks.
Misses Ruby and REQ Hufstedler
spent last Friday night at Pocahontas.
Guy c. Barden and Janice Barden
visited II. ID. Barden's Tuesday even
ing.
Monroe Foster, who has blood poi
son i'm his hand, is better at this
writing.
Frank Startling and family visited
over at Beech Grove the latter part of
last week.
Jake Hufstedler returned home last
Saturday from Memphis where he at
tended Che Tri-state fair.
Miss Maize johnson, teacher at
Stony Point, spent Monday night at
the home of Arzo Johnson.
The Pathfinder says the only time
a man has the last word is when he
says, go ahead and bob it,
Jimmie Crawford, Hazel Campbell,
Doris Redwine and Maize Johnson
were the guests of Miss Louise Perrin
Sunday.
Hon. Drew Bowers, republican NOM
inee for congress, spoke at this place
last week to n large audience. Mr..
Bowers has always carried Roanoke
township and we believe he will this
time by large majority.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02
To Merchants And Farmers

i have opened produce house for
the third time in Pocahontas and with
your backing can and will stay In
the produce business from now on.
However you will have to cooperate
with me and see that | get at least
one hah of the produce that comes to
POcahOntas.
Goodwin and Co. are trying the same
old game, raising prices to break me
and then lower prices to break you
You know them. as well as l. SO it's
up to you.
If | have the nerve to make the
third trial at putting the price up 10
where 1t should be, then you should
remember your home man and turn
everything possible to him. And Keep
In mind that "Stubbs Place means
thousands of dollars to the farmers
Of old Randolph county.
When | first started to buy TINS
time Goodwin and Co. were nine cents
under the market in st. Louis on spring
chickens and seven cents under the
market on hens. Today we are paying
within four cents of st. Louis market
on both hens and springs.
Have | helped you?
Just across street in front of Farm
ers Cooperative Store.
X. c. Stubbleield.
Phone 53
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02
NoI.AND
A light frost Monday night,
Elliott Cox Is baling hay.

A light frost Monday night.
Elliott Cox Is baling hay.
Raw Davis has entered Cedar Ridge
school.
Fred smith and Guss Cox visited
here from the snagboat recently
Jack Ragan sold n $500 span Of
mules to Ike Oglesby last Monday,
Mrs. Geo. Lee spent Saturday visit
ing at the home Of Mrs. J. S. Osborne.
Mr.. ana Mrs, Frank Scott Of Bir-
den spent Friday with relatives at
SCOTS Ferry.
Congratulations from the holland
writer to Mr.. and Mrs Frank Black
shear, the newly-weds at Lone Oak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Tarlton drove
over last Saturday for n visit with
Mr. and Mrs. II. Il. White.
Mr.. Editor, Elevenpoint predicts
your circulation is increasing. Look
out for high blood pressure.
Mr.. and Mrs II. A. McNabb Of Poca-
hontas drove out to holland on business
on Tuesday Of last week.
4 number ofNour citizens spent the
weekend in Pocahontas attending the
Agricultural and School Fair
Farmers busy picking cotton and
hustling it Off ohhrket, rejoicing
over the raise in the price.
Theodore Rice, the tombstone agent,
drove out to the Level farm on bust
ness since out last report.
DIR. and Mrs. l.. Il. Pace drove out
to the Ragan farm for social call last
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. /. NJ. Oglesby end Mrs. Dor
wan Ragan Of Cedar Ridge were Sun
day visitors with holland friends and
relatives.
The stocs law question Is getting
50 hot we expect to have roast beef,
boiled ham and barbecued mutton 10y
election day. We think w. X. Hord
hit the nail about the center.
Arthur Meyrs had barn raising
at his farm on Monday Of last week
replacing the building which was de-
stroyed,by one of our summer wind
storms. A large crowd and good
time.
our sick folks. who are all improv-
ing, are Mines. ]. s. Osborne and Il.
T.. White, the Misses Edyth Davis and
Agnes Penn. and Bryan Penn, james
Shivley and win Story.
Mrs. violasBryant started last Sat
urday for her home In Tennessee after
spending several weeks here visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. J. S. Osborne,
and family.
The Monroe's gave a dance for the
young folks at their home last Friday
night. J. F. Bleler followed with
another on Monday night and Calvin
Coon entertained with party on
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Ona Moody OF Black Rock is
blest with two mighty fine grandmoth-
ers who live here and who she has
been visiting recently. She left the
home Of one. Mrs Martha Mellon. for
the home Of the other. Mrs. Julia Fer
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02

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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02

an Interesting speech in the interest
Of his candidacy for congress at the
holland school building OH Monday
night of last week. Mr.. Bowers is an
able and forceful public speaker and
won the attention and applause OF a
well filled house.
Elliot Cox had the misfortune to
over-turn his new touring car while
attending the fair last week. Pearl
Pyland. also had near wreck recent
ly when his roadster slidded on a
slick road into n ditch and turned
turtle. No one seriously injured but
both cars were somewhat damaged.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02
RUNNING LAKE

Little vina Foulks is on the sick
list.
We have had two frosts here this
week
Il. +. Pendergrass Of Hickoria visit
ed w. S. eagle and family Tuesday
of this week.
Several from this place attended the
fair at POcahontas last week.
George Steimel and family attended
church at Engelberg Sunday.
George Steimel took his little daught
ter to a doctor last Thursday when sh I
became i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Stevens Of M1Pi
son visited her father. W. S. Gag
here last week end.
Hazel Wantland and family Wis
his sister, Mrs. Anna Osborn, Sai
day. n
Mrs. Zosso OF near Engelberg visited
her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Steimel, here
last Thursday.
Manuel McClain has moved 10 the
Scatters to cut logs. Several from
here are hauling from there to Keller.
We were sorry to hear Of the death
of the baby Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bob White,
which occurred last week. The be-
reaved ones have our sympathy.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

On this sad day. we are called to pay
our last tribute of respect TO Brother
J j. Shiyley, Past Master and belov-
ed member Of Pitman Lodge No. 140
+. and A. NJ.
Yet, In this hour of sadness there Is
one of gladness man among men. Il
Mas n among Masons had departed.
but his soul lives and his marks as a
Master Mason still survive.
We realize and know that Brother
Shivley has passes beyond the working
o fthe lodge, but his designs that he
left with Pitman Lodge are not for
gotten.
J. o. Smith.
Richard G. Lynch
Walter Ewbanks.
Committee.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02
NOTICE

All persons knowing themselves III
debted to the NJ. j. Reynolds estate
are hereby notified TO come forWaru
and make settlement before Nov. l.
[ st. r.. l.. Butler Adm.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02

If you want to buy or sell real es'
tate, write s. c. Dcwcll, Walnu'
Ridge, Arkansas. Also agent for iron
Mountain. Rallroad lands. o-oS.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-02

MEN
When you want boots of any kind
Think of us
We sell the famous Hi-Press line
Buckley Mercantile Company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
Attractive European
Excursion Planned
For College Students

Recently q letter has been received
by student government authorities at
Colby College calling to the attention
of the students of Colby an excursion
to Europe for this coming summer
with the express idea of witnessing
the Olympic games which are being
held this summer in France.
Under the Craftsmanship of B. d.
Adams of Ithaca. N. Y, college men
are arranging an economical eXcur-
sion to England. France and other
European countries this summer,
sailing from New York for Plymouth,
Cherboug and Southampton on June
2lst in. the third cabin If the Saxon
ia" and returning home on the same
ship from Southampton and Cher
bourg on September 9th. Only col
lege students are eligible, but stu
dents from all colleges are welcome
to join the excursion. The entire
third cabin of the large liner Saxon
"a" has been reserved for the college
men and no others will be admitted.
The cost for the round trip has
been placed at $165, and the chairman
states that with the low rate of ex-
change prevailing abroad students
may enjoy two months of sightseeing
and attending exhibitions, fairs. ath-
letic meets and many other kindred
for sum not in excess Of
S400 in American money.
Some of the features abroad this
coming summer which will greatly
interest college students will be the
British Empire Exposition in Lon
don, the Olympic games in Paris, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

that the defendant knew that it was
false or made reckless assertions
without knowledge of whether they
were true or not: also that the rep
reservations were made in tending
TO have the plaintiff act upon them
and that the plaintiff. did rely upon
them and act upon them and there
by suffered loss: that in this action
there were three accounts. the first
two. charging deceit or fraud and
the third negligence. He instructed
them that il they found that deceit
ful representations had been made
they should answer yes to the first
TWO accounts and make out an
amount of damage. If this was true
there would be no need Of answer
ing the third charge
The jury retired at 40. At S.45
they requested further instructions
from the court. which were given
them. At 9.35 the jurors brought
In a verdict for the plaintiff in the
sum of $5426.57.
This case completed the civil dock
ct and as Saturday is a court hoIi-
day all jurors are excused until 9
O'Clock Monday afternoon.
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! and that he never tried to bury ary
such Oil. He said that the engine
,, would saw from 5000 to 600 per half
day and that the engine was started
on gasoline and then changed to
kerosene. He thought It took about
S0 gallons of kerosene to operate the
engine per day. He had never seen
flame shoot up from barburetor.
He said he did not operate engine
himself and employed six men. He
mad used steam engine at first and
was all burned up; had had no fire
since having the Avery engine.
Mr. Cover cross examined Mr..
Davies. The testimony was closed
In the case at 1910 and recess was
declared by Judge Sturgis. At Ills
Mr.. Locke began the argument for
the defense. Mr.. Locke during We'd
nesday and Thursday was assisted
In the case by Attorney w. Folsom
Merrill Of Merrill & Merrill, Show
hogan.
Attorney Cover for the plaintiff
argued for an hour and in the open.
Ing stated that the case would not
have been harder or better fought
had Pattangali himself handled the
case for the defense, instead of At
torney Locke. Judge Sturgis took
an hour and a half in which to
charge the Jury and said that Il was
an important case because of the
nature of the action and that the
charge against the corporation was
a serious one and that the plaintiffs
mad met with serious loss. He told
the jurors that the supreme court
of the State of Maine of which they
are part Is an absolutely impartial
body: that in this case It was the
duty of the plaintiff to prove that
the defense made material represen-
tations: that they must prove that
the representation was false and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
From St. Petersburg

The following from the st. Peters,
burg, Fla, papers are Of former resi-
dents of this city: .-
"a birthday party was given FRI
day evening in honor Of Miss Martha
Stobie of Hooksett, N. H., by Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan S. Berry at their home, SIS
Third street south. Cards and music
were enjoyed until a late hour. The
decorations were roses. red lilies and
marigoIds. "A feature of the
evening was the presentation to the
guest OF honor of beautiful birth
day cake, adorned with eleven light
ed candles"
"a very enjoyable party was held
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Prescott, 734 Fourteenth street north,
Friday evening, when 81 Of the inti-
mate Maine friends Of Mrs. Prescott,
who was formerly Mrs. Delphia Gray,
Waterville, Me-, called to congratu-
late the happy couple on their mar
riage, which occurred March Is. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Ancient Tailteann Games which are
to be revived in Dublin and many
lesser events throughout Great Brit
ian and the Continent.
Mr.. Adams states that the exclu-
sive third cabin will answer the in
creased demand for an economical
and comfortable mode of transport
ton to Europe. On this excursion all
non students and immigrants will
positively be excluded from the third
class thereby eliminating what has
been the economical travellers only
objection to the modern third class
form of transportation. The chair
man has promised Good wholesome
British food four times a day"
All students who desire to make
the trip are urged to take along their
musical instruments so that i'm
promptu parties and song tests and
musical evenings may be the rule.
The Cunard Line. which operated the
"Saxonia," will arrange to store all
the instruments Of the students until
they wish to return in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

missioner. deliver an address.
Members of the association are pre-
senting invitations at the present
time to citizens interested and adj
mission will be by invatittion only.
A few members Of the Association
have seen the picture before and
every one of them declares that it is
one Of the most interesting and edu-
cational pictures ever thrown on a
screen. Many Waterville people
have heard Mr.. Parsons speak before
and know what they are assured of
delightful evening if they attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
WHY DOES YOUR DOCTOR
ADVISE A SPRING TONIC
AT THIS TIME OF YEAR!

This is the season when your sys-
tenn is trying to adjust itself to
warmer weather. Your liver becomes
sluggish and your bowels clogsed up
with poisonous, sickening wastes.
symptoms as sour stomach, coated
tongue. bad taste, biliousness. irreg-
ular movements OF the bowels, sick
headaches. pains In the back and
sides.
Make this test! Cleanse and tone
your liver and bowels with Dr..
TEACHERS Liver and Blood Syrup.
Put your stomach in Condition
soothe your tired and over-taxed
nerves. brace up your system and
send purer and healthier blood
coursing through your veins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Notice quick difference in way
you look, eat, sleep and feel-im-
provement in less that II hours.
You, too, will be satisfied. as Others
have, or no cost.
DIR. TEACHERS Is sold and recon-
mended by John Coughlin In Angus.
IA; Beane's Drug Store in Gardner;
G. o. Gardner In Dixfield: The Olp
Noyes Drug Store In Norway; Aoa ,
liam +. Quinn in HaIioweii: The
Wilson Pharmacy in Fairfield
Bowers Pharmacy and oxford Ave
Pharmacy in Rumford: Ralph L
Booker ii Randolph; Madison Phar-
macy in Madison, G. r. Fogg ID
Ekowhegan and by leading drug
gists In, every city and to1n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
VASSALBORO

. NORTH-News has been received of
the death of Mrs. Anna Bertha Libby,
widow of DR.. Freeman A. Libby of
Norwich, N. Y. Mrs. Libby's father
was agent of the wooden mills at North
Vassalboro. Me-. at which place she
was united In marriage onsJune /, 1882,
with the late Freeman A. Libby, NJ. d.
Two sons survive, Judge Arthur Libby
of Norwich and Prof. Ralph Libby OF
the University of Vermont,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

The American Legion gave a whist
party Tuesday evening this week.
April rs the Ladies' Aid of the
Methodist church will present their
play and sale.
Mrs. Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Palmer, Miss Charlotte Smith and Dr.
Hendee was Sunday guests of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Edwin c. Hendee, Augusta.
The schools Of Vassalboro closed
Wednesday afternoon. April 16, in re.
spect for II. D. b. Aver, who was
member OF the school board. :,
The Frank d. Romeo Post ATTENDED
In a body at the funeral Of II. D. b
Aver Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. James MacDougall has returned
from Boston. where she has been pass
ing several days.
Carl Lord Of North vassalboro was
elected superintendent for one year o.
the union comprising Winslow, vas
salboro and China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
WlNSLOW

Miss Thelma Johnson is reported
as being slightly improved after be-
ing quite III at her home.
The condition of j. ]. Rajney who
mas been seriously ii lat his home for
week past remains about the ga ~
Charles Meader OF Waterville was
a business caller in Winslow yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Bugbee are en-
PERTAINING relatives from Rhode
Island.
Barbara Horne, little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Horne is In at
her home.
Herbert Howard and crew OF men
were employed saving wood on the
Cushman road yesterday.
Charles Robinson has gone to
Boston for a short business trip.
Chester Ellis OF Augusta was y
business caller in town Yesterday.
.. L. Johnson Of Wateryilie was a
visitor at the home OF relatives In
town yesterday.
Mrs. Howard Bickford OF Smith
field is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Harold Simpson Of Benton Avenue.
Thursday Club Members Nee.
The members Of the Thursday
Club held a most enjoyable meeting
Yesterday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. George. Moore en- First street.
The afternoon was pleasantly passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

orator in town meetings for several
years. He took great interest In the
American Legion, withdrawing his
claim on tho schoolhouse given to the
Legion by the town of vassalboro TO
be used as their home. MIR. Aver Is
survived by a widow, two sons. Russell
Aver of North Vassalboro and Elton
Aver Of Norwalk, Conn.,. one sister
Mrs. J. G.. Corson Of Atlantic. Mass.
and q brother. Charles Aver of Water.
Vile. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock from
the late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
10 Reels on Fish
And Game This Eve.
BY Fish.Game Assn.

The Maine Sportsmen's Fish and
Game Association will present the
Field and Stream 10 reel motion
picture on Fish and Game this eve
ming at the Junior High school audi
forum starting at 8 o'clock.
Willis L. Parsons of Dover-Fox-
croft. Maine Fish and Game COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Saturday on Main street and in the
theatres girls in Red Cross uniforms
will sell beautiful artificial pinks for
the benefit of the local Red Cross.
The local chapter is hoping that
every one will be as generous as pos
sible as the need for assistance is
great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

lovely bouquet Of roses was presented
to Mrs. Prescott, and a handsome
picture was given the couple. with
the best wishes of those assembled,
for years Of happiness, the presenta-
ton being made by Horace A. To-
ward, Waterville and st. Petersburg,
in his usual humorous manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
Grass Fires Keep Fire Department
Busy

The fire department was called
out four times yesterday afternoon
for grass and woods fires. Twice
they went out on West street for
grass fires and once to the home
of H. L. Emery. The woods got afire
down on the Sidney road near the
gas station and the fremen had to
work quite a little while combating
the blaze. -Four men were left there
all the afternoon to see that it did
not break out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
SkOWHECAN

Col. and Mrs. Roy L. Marston are
parents of a little son born Wednss-
day night.
Muriel Witham. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Witham Of
Bridge street, Is very i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Mrs. Harry Dysart Of % Pleasant
street is passing a few days with her
grandmother, Mrs. NJ. E. Kilbreth OF
East Winthrop. Mr.. Dysart will join
her Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Friends of II. D. B. Aver was
shocked TO hear of his death Sunday
evening. April 13. He was a promi.
nent and influential citizen of the town
OF Vassalboro. being a member of the
school committee and acting as mod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Frank G.. Harrington of Augusta.
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for governor OF Maine, will
deliver an address at the Silver thea
ter Saturday evening at 3 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

A special meeting Of the directors
of the Waterville- Wins1ow Chamber
of Commerce will be held this after
noon at 5 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Miss Arina Turcotte Of the Sidney
River road is in the Sisters hospi-
tai, where she underwent an opera
ton Tuesday for appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Miss Marion Booker Is passing the
weekend with friends in East Win
throp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Mrs. o. W. Hubbard OF 81 West
street, who has been i'll for two
weeks was able to be out yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Nathan Levine will 60 to Boston
today to pass the weekend with
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

music being enjoyed. The ladies'
sewed on aprons and fancy work.
The hostess served delicious col
lation consisting Of fruit salad, rolls,
cake, brownies and coffee.
The next meeting will be held April
24th at the home of Mrs. Carl Ben
dix.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18

Mrs. Lucy Cannon and son, Maur-
ice OF Sidney were in town yesterday
on business.
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&C. F. Ware of Fairfield was a BUSH
ness caller in town yesterday. He
reported that his little son, Victor,
who is a patient at the Children's
Hospital in Portland will be able to
return to his home in Fairfield some
time the latter part of this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-18
WATERvlLLE

Mrs. George Dews is Ill at her
home on North street.