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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

Dor will be forced to retain it's de-
fensive and aggressive policies -
The union of the workers Is not
gains of the past and pressing cour-
ageously along the highway Of pro-
greSs . No substitute can hope
to replace the union, for It has the
intrinsic right to existence which
comes from service rendered to fit
changing stages of development"
Half of the trouble experienced
with electric appliances is due to i'm
proper care of the cord. Do not allow
the cord to become excessively fray
ed and avoid kinks and sharp twists.
| The individual wires can sometimes
become broken inside the insulation
| through careless treatment. Do not,
! therefore, tie tight knots in your cleo
trio cords; do not pull them taut con-
| tinuously over the same sharp cor
ner; do not pull them lightly over
nails in hanging them up.
i. Two nails or hooks placed about an
inch apart so that cord may be hung
up by the attachment at the end will
! be found satisfactory for keeping ex-
| ira cords. The vacuum cleaner cord
should be wound loosely like q lariat
and hung over the top hook only.
| The lower hook should never be used.
! as this encourages the tendency to
wind the cord tightly and shortens
! it's life. If you suspect trouble, take
| the cord to an electrical dealer to be
! fixed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21
Junior High School Notes

Tuesday morning the Junior Glass
n Home Economics served a break
fast consisting of oranges. rolled
oats, bacon, toast and cocoa. The
hostesses were Ann Thayer and
Sybil Wolman. The three girls who
prepared the breakfast were Edith
Langlois. Glenness and Ruth Green
void. The guests were Glenna Han
cock and Flora Beaudry. All mem
bers Of the class were present and
observed the work, The breakfast
cost ten and one half cents per
plate.
Mrs. Alva Gray, fromerly Miss
Maddocks, was a visitor at the
school Wednesday.
The general assembly this week
was conducted by members of the
school. The program was: quar-
tette "My Mammy's Voice." piano
solo. Weldon Clapprood: sketches
Of group Of Cambridge writer's,
Carleton Brown. Rebecca Chester,
Barbara Johnson: Come Back to
Erin" girls chorus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

More and more organized labor is
coming to believe that it's best in
terests are promoted through con-
cord rather than by conflict. 1t pre-
fers the conference table to the strike
field -
"Organized labor recognizes and
appreciates the value and importance
of educa ton. Through education
which will bring vision to the formu-
lation of institutions of the future
labor seeks delverance from the linn
itations of existing conditions. This
does not mean that labor VIII sud-
denly discard it's militant tactics and
traditions. Until employers and
management are better educated, Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

The half hour of music at the YES
,srs at the Congregational church
Sunday afternoon at four o'clock
will consist of singing of some of
The old hymns. the hymns that used
n be sung when the men and wo-
man Of the congregation were chill
dren. This will be preceded by the
nsual half hour of worship during
which old hymns will be sung. All
are invited to come and join in the
sone service as well as in the wor-
ship Of the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21
Funeral of Esty c. HaIlett

Funeral services for the late Esty
c. Hallett We're held at the residence
in Sidney Friday morning at 10 o.
clock. Rev. Weston P. Holman of the
Methodist church oficiated. The
bearers We're Frank Bailey. John
Yield, Daniel Perkins and William
Bowman. Interment was in the Bar
nard cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21
CHURCH NOTICES

street, William Abbot Smith minister:
Morning worship at 1890 with sermon
by the pastor; subject, what Are
Some of Our Aims as Christians That
Make a Difference" church school at
noon: Nespers at O'Clock: 2 half hour
of worship followed by half hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

will serve supper Monday evening.
March % at 6 o'clock in the church
dining room. The menu will include
cold meat, scalloped potato, hot
rolls. pickles. cake and coffee. This
will be followed at 80 by a unique
entertainment a playlette in two
acts, In Tune with the Finite"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

A special meeting of Messalonskee
lodge. +. and A. NJ. will be held this
evening in Masonic hall. Augustus
Z. Campbell. district deputy grand
master, will be present and make his
official visitation. There will be work
in the Master Mason degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21
OAKLAND

Hon. Albert T. Langtry. chairman
of the speakers bureau of the Uni
versalist national layman's committee
and former secretary of state of
Massachusetts, will speak at the Uni
versalist church Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

, and again in 1923 Mr.. Warner went
west to visit his sons ana on both
occasions he was the guest of honor
at banauets given him by the lumber
exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

u.,ns Theater: Rim Tin-Tin in,
.rhe Lighthouse by the Sea-" with
w;iiiam Buster" Collier. Comedy
and News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

silver Theater: The Henry Garlic
ton players in the greatest OF all
.rusical farces, "My Best Girl"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

public supper will be served In
odd Fellows hall this evening by
Csrton Halifax and it's auxiliary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21

buried in one grave after brief funera
services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-21
rHEATRE ATTRACTIONS
vpnAY and SATURDAY

NV Opera House: Jack Hoxie in
I'M. Sign Of the Cactus" First
.s.ntsr Of 1.-THE Great Circus Mys-
s.rv". A two part comedy. NO
us.Sv,s Sweetheart" Latest Pathe
News.
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26
P. H. s. ALUMNI HOLD
 ANNUAL REUNION
A. Macdonald, Jr.. tke New President.-Nearly 150
 Attend
Play. Supper and Dancing Feature.
 of Wednesday Evenings Program

The annual Putnam High school alumni reunion was held Wednesdas evening at the school building and proved the most successful in years. The number present was close to i50, representing splendid turnout, both on the part of the older graduates of the institution and those of more recent years Almost the full strength of the class of 1925 wss on hand.
 The program opened at o'clock with a one act play, Box and Cox, ,n very well acted and entertaining 70 the audience. Chandler Morse. Ken neth (. Sharpe and Mrs. Walter Wheaton took the parts. The play IS aa SsS ere, s.... ssS r.. .se- = style which left little to be desired.
 Following came a supper served ia the gymnaium in which chicken salad ice cream and cake had the principal roles. There was a long table far members of the graduating class in the middle of the room with smaller ones on both sides. Next came the business meeting when officers for the years were elected as follows: Presi- dent, Archibald Macdonald, Jr.: vice presidents, Mrs. Annie C. Child. Chan. dler Morse, Sidney c. Hayward. Mss Sarah C. Barber, Ensign William J F. Rafferty. Cadet Allen Thayer. secretary, Miss Florence Devine. treasurer, Miss Marion L. Warren.
 Mir. Macdonald presided as toast master at the speaking program. Car Tillquist, president of the graduating class; Mrs. F. NJ. Warner, chairman of the school board; Principal E. L Robinson and School Superintendent R. C. Jenkins were called on for brief remarks. IL was voted that the prae- tice of awarding the alumni cup t1 the class having the greatest percent age of graduates back for reunleas be discontinued, and that the cup should be turned over to the hieh school for award as the faculty may see 1t.
 Both Mr Robinson and Mr. Jenkins urged the alumni to take advantage of every opportunity they may ees Co visit the school and see for them selves how matters there are going. From Mrs. Warner. Mir. Jenkins. and the toasfmaster. Mr. Macdonald. there were compliments for Mir. Robinson for the efficient manner in which tHa school has been run during the past year
 Following the adjournment Of he business session there was dancing the auditorium with music by II. N. Sharpe's orchestra.
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26

erati1a. M.not Horne finally decided to leave his accuracy in handling the fund of Che r. H. S 4. A- % Harold Arnold
 10. "Venusr Mccoy i zillinz Co besfaw her powerful swat e her sister Doris t0 guard her against Red Caf- frey's petty am0urs.
 Il. Although he hated to part with them. Rudolph Metty finally consented Q give Raymond Robinson his comb and hair groom. May they te used as weIl in the future as they have been used hy fhe benefactor.
 f2. For Bill Aldrich wa have. after having hunted in all the large depart ment stores of Putnam. eszeused a road map Of Rhodesville- This map We hope will keep him from getting lost after seeing her home on dark nights.
 13 It was only after a very diff cult struggle that Ada Chandler de cided to bequeath her ice cream singer to Martha Torrey.
 I4. Doris Barrett leaves her Abil- !ty to slam anyone and everyone iu the Rusty Wheel. the Personal section of our school paper. t9 Jane Haines.
 E. Helen French ls kind enough fn zive Arthur Pominviile her idea of authority and discipline
 16. Upon Anita Br9dear. Ruby Payne most humbiy best8as her bash fainesH.
 r. TIlle has decided that it Is .. = =sse As. heeaszaai marcel wave to Anne Weiss.
 Ia That magnetism for Woodstock Academy laddi.s which Alice i Aadfews
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26
MISS GERTRUDE MARION
 WRITES PRIZE ESSAY

that he was no ordinary man-possess- | ed no ordinary mentality-in spite of his plainness of appearance and ap- parent simplicity of character.
 Il am quite sure that most of US know his history, so it is not necessary to go into details concerning 1t. He was born Tn Hardin County, Kentucky. on February F, 1909. His father was shiftiess, thriftless, decidedly migra- tory and ignorant man. His domestic surroundings were rough. coarse, and wretched. Such home life would or dinarily breed an ignorant and morbid mind, but Lincoln rose up above all this.
 When his family removed 10 H. linois, he started to interest himself lu politics. He was a storekeeper and afterward became postmaster of New Salem. In 1887, he was admitted to the bar, and established himself in practice in Springfield. Illinois He was a member of the lower house of the Illinois legislature He distin- guished himself in the Lincoln Doug las debates; the topics of these debates were based on slavery and brought the affair to an issue. He was elected pres ident in 1860, not so much because they say his fitness. but because the more prominent men were not avail able.
 From this time on, his life was linked So closely with the affairs of the Civil War that there is no means or distinguishing between the two. lie showed marvellous ability, sagaclty and a capacity to rule during those trying times.
 As President. his life was no bed of roses. His struggles Co keep the Union together developed his poiitieat and executive ability to the extreme
 We must not acquire the idea tAat Lincoln was radical in his views Qu slavery, for he was not an Abolition ist-he was an anti-slavery man and believed in moving gradually Co attain his ends. He saw the matter from 6 sensible point of view and although ne regarded slavery as great moral evil, he wanted by all means Co keep the Union together. His hopes for tnis gradual amending of the bane of our country were shattered, however. hls attempts at reconciliation were fruit less and the whole situation resulted tA q eNA I&EAE aHfohE tAbNNNAN people of the same blood.
 After Lincoln had done 90 maeP to keep the country together-aftef the war came to an end-this glorious man was cruelty murdered in the atre. This sadly shaken nation was bereft of one of the greatest leaders the country has ever known, al tas time when it needed him most.
 The poem, Q Captain, Ny Sap tain. demonstrates the feelings at tae people when their President was tAAes away, that is. the people that refnainsl faithful to the flag. It illustrates tneis grief when their leader, the man the wheel, was taken away ln shs most cruel way. particularly at taas ss very critical period in our history me close of the Civil War. md
 T repeat that his enemies ', sil.ss s5s but they could not kia - fame. and so long as the | siss States of America remains united, l will live in the hearts Of the PeeF and will always be proudly renlel.os;; cd as one of eur most eminent ples' dents
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26
Receives Bronze Lincoln Medal Through E. L. Prince &
 Sons In Competition
Judges Have Hard Time Choosing
 Best Paper

Miss Gertrude Marion has been awarded the bronze medal for the best essay on Abraham Lincoln. in a con test put on at the Putnam High school by E. l.. Prince < Sons, repre- senting the Illinois Watch Company Similar contests were held in high schools throughout the country. The judges, Mrs. E. M. Warner. Miss Harriet Brown, and Judge Nj. H Geissler. had a difficult task in select ing the best essay out of nearly forty essays submitted. Many of the essays were excellent. and 1t took considerable time and study of the papers to deter mine the prize winner.
 Abraham Lincoln
 So much has already been said on this subject, 1t does not seem possible that we can add any to the praises which have been sung to him up to the present day. Yet, although We can only repeat the praises of others, the task never grows irksome. and people never tire of hearing 1t, for he is one oi our most famous heroes-one of our idoiized heroes, one might almost say. We, the people of this generation. are especially prone to be hero worship pers. We delight in placing our emil nent men and women on a pedestal and surrounding them with glamour and romance.
 We may say with impunity that Washington and Lincoln are the two greatest men in our history. We Americans have a deep reverence for Washington, the Father of Our Coun- try. Every child knows the story of the cherry tree. but that shows him Washington to us as the son of aris- tocratie people; and does not bring him so near Go us as Lincoln. who holds great appeal for the majority of Americans.
 What Is there about Abraham Lin coln that draws us to hinl-that mag netic force that causes us to take mo- tice of him? It certainly is not his physical beauty. for We have all seen pictures of Lincoln. IL Is Lincoln's honesty and purity of soul which shows through his eyes. in which one can perceive a humorous twinkle.
 "of course, Lincoln had his enemies tevery man, great or small. has his en- emiesl. but even they. while they ridi- culed him. admired and respected his splendid courage and integrity. How ever, you may say, he was killed bv one of his enemies. Yes. he was shot by fanatic, but that did not lessen his value in the eyes of the people. He will always live in our hearts as the great leader of our disturbed country during that most critical period, the Civil War.
 Unlike Washington, as well as many others of our statesmen. Lincoln never had the advantage of culture and good-breeding in his youthful en- He was of very humble origin. but rose. through his wonder ful courage. out of the quagmire. and finally attained the highest honor an American can reach-that Of Presi- dent of the United States.
 This demonstrates to us the fact
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26
Besenes Lady Ruby

Becomes Lady Ruby
 Ruby 4. Payne Upon graduating from high school was member of the XieEfeld Fellies. She was seen. wooed, and won by Lord Salisbury. a close friend of the Prince ef Wales
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26
Swims the Channel

Mary Ellen Quigley-Her great strength combined with her skill prov cd that she would become an expert swimmer. She was acclaimed cham pioH woman swimmer of the world She swan the English Channel in three hours and twenty minutes and is now employed at the Riviera where she IS expert swimming and diving in- struetor.
 Edith W. Child-Graduate from Middlebury College with high honOrs. She continued her activities in the educational field and held a number Of profesSorships in various colleC- es Finally she was given the posi- ton of president of Harvard College.
 Leonie II. Daigle-After leaving high school worked for q time in n magazine and book shop. One day an artist dropped in for a book and not ing her exotic beauty, asked her to become a model for his magazine cov- CTS She accepted and won great re- nown. She was continually sought after by numerous movie directors and finally suecumbed to the lure of the silver screen.
 Andrew Chilkott-Fntered Beck- CTS Business College in 1925. Upon completing his course he secured a position as private ..s.;.' to Flor eng Liegfeld He became extremely interested and enthusiastic in the work and upon the retirement of NIT. Zlefeld became the manager of the Follies.
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26

 program. These proved very inter esting and entertaining.
 Glass Statistics
 Number of members, s2.
 Youngest member. Frances obletz, Is.
 Total age. 724 years
 Lightweight champion. Florence Speilaey. ss pounds
 Heavyweight, Perry Barber. 175 pounds.
 Glass weight, two and a half tons Smallest shoe. no. 8, Florence Spell lacy, Pauline Beaudreault and Giselle Magnant.
 Biggest foot, Perry Barber. 10 l-2. Smallest waist measurement. Flor ence SpeIlaey, 20 inches.
 Biggest around, Perry Barber. 36 inches.
 The class waist, 93 feet
 Most popular color, blue; green comes second and red third.
 Preferred subject, English; history ranked second.
 Zane Grey and all others were out ranked by Shakespeare as the flaw orite author.
 Fayorite sport, swimming; baseball, tennis and automobile-riding. follow. Prettiest girl. Leonie Daigle and Madeline Mccoy. Gladys Peterson nearly made t ;o triple tie.
 Handsomest boy. Rudolna Metty. Most athletic girl. Gladys Peter. son.
 Most athletic boy. Sidney King,
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26

Fassa=ses. We wlli ta Barfha Chapman.
 ia Those hapHs dreams sE a won dsffli married itH wHiEH Pauline Beaaaeeaalt has had fHa@ tame Co fima Re hequeath ia ita hapfe
 aa To MarjerlH ssIp ee Gaselie iaa#e her beauty as stunt daF Bt tds
 al Tho business ability which has HadH Jennie Obletz 70 tHmaH= se EiFe over fo her sister Bessie
 A New Saksphonist
 % IL took Carl Tillaasi long time to consent to bestow his trained ability on the sax upon Michael Hauni- fan. our second saekef
 %. Leonie wills her fame as mag net for trade in Lynch tD Hazel Mon geon.
 2a That wonderful logic of Perry Barber's. We grant to Frances Miller.
 % Rycburns s unhesrd Of popular ity with the fair. gentler sex. We be queath to George Gilpatric
 26 To Helen Maher. we bequeath the sweet memories of favorite Sen ior.
 2. To Gordon Winslow. we leave Rudolph Metty's ability to act in any part. whether deacon's or jester's.
 2s To James Naida. Ellis Pritch- ard willingly bequeaths his ability to talk q steady stream far any length of time against ali corners. without saying anything
 2g Upon Allen Colburn We bestow a book of Johnson's Essays to enable him ta model his stories after the fa- mons old writer.
 3O Gertrude Nelson, after many lectures. has finally decided Ia abandon the wild life. and beaueaths her sixty mile al hour clip to Mabel Thompson. hoping that the latter named individ aal wilt regain some of her former pep.
 3i To Lois Ransom we bequeath and bestow Winifred Melior's daily ride Co school and after lunch pilgrim age to the little store around the cor ner.
 82 After several hours hard work ransacking the stationery stores of Putnam. we have found a box of en- Rraved writing paper with which Au- A communication with his ladf love after graduation.
 B. Marion Holden's graceful abil ity on the polished floor We leave to Mildred Blackmar Co enable fhis young lady. some day, Co become an expert
 34 Dorothy Chapman winning ways with boys We leave to Lillian Medbury May they be nsed well iu the future as in the past
 35. Gertrude Marious ability to typewrite We bequeath to William Converse.
 s6 To Armand Robitaille we leave. beQueath, and bcstow years supply of FleischmAn's Yeast to assist Ia his rapid growth.
 37 After several hot arguments Sadie Zaltas has finally consented to bestow her eloquent line of "gab" on .has healthy rosy sy-eomplexieAed young lady. Janet kaston.
 Ordained Fhrt
 3s We bequeath Bella Simon's ability as a first class fiirt along with her educated wink Co Prudence Deane |
 g After much discussion we have decided to leave Mary Quigley's ay0ir- l iupeis Co Walter Scott for future use | DO the football team
 40 We bequeath Rudolph Metty's ability Co ask an unlimited collection lf numheFless foolish questions Co AL saH Sweet.
 tl We leave Gerry Frost's mort gaze on the mail man to Jane Haines.
 s2 We cndow the future players af Putnam High with littie of the ahlatg possessed hy our star musician, E Rachel Ohlctz
 t3 After deep consideration. we .aYe decided Co beQueath Andrew Chil- +
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26

Most tranquil girl. Marguerite sher- lock.
 Quietest boy. Andrew Chilkott. Most popular boy, Ryeburn Lynch. Most popular girl, Doris Barrett.
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26

ciass. ~c-e part of the class night program. These proved very inter esting and entertaining.
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-26

with Gerard Cartier a close second. Neisiesf boy. Rudolph Metty.
 Noisiest girl. Ruth deCaudres.
 Senior with fewest cares. Charles Murphy
 Neatest boy. Carl Tillquist.
 Neatest girl. Edith Child, with Gis- elle Maenant a close second.