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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
Oct. 8 Missionary
Date Farnington

Thursday, October s will be Mis-
sionary Day with all the Congrega-
tional churches in Franklin County,
and all the churches of that denom-
ination in other towns will come
here to meet and hear the members
of the Missionary Team now touring
the state. 1t was originally planned
to have an all day meeting, and this
has been announced, but arrange
ments will hive to be changed having
the meetings in the afternoon and
evening instead. Rev. Wilbur S.
Deming of the Marathi Mission in
India, and Rev. George n. Edwards,
leader of the Congregational Extern
ton Society, of Idaho, viii be the
principal speakers, and there will be
others. Accommodations for those
who have to remain over night, and
instead of the basket picnic it was
intended to have at noon. under the
original plan. this will take place at
the evening meal, the ladies of the
local church providing hot tea and
coffee. The program will include
remarks by several local speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
Center Bridge Now
Being Overhauled

The Center Bridge. built 81 years
ago. large steel structure which
separates Pennington and West
Pennington, is having a thorough
overhauling, and the planking on the
walk for foot passengers is being
relaid for the first time since the
bridge was built. Previous to this
there was a wooden bridge at this
point, in fact two of them, both of
which were carried out by freshets.
The summer this bridge was built
a ferry was operated between the
two villages. After removing the
flooring the selectmen, who have
charge of the work, and the working
crew were surprised that not only
the timbers on which the planking
has rested so long, but the iron
brackets holding the foot walk, which
outside the bridge proper, We're
rusted very much. in some places
entirely through one thickness of the
iron, thus very a.erially weakening
this walk. Why the Orders which
support the main bridge were not
extended to support this walk is a
mystery that cannot be explained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
VASSALBORO

NORTH-Installatio of officers of
the Masonic body was held We'd
nesday evening, this week.
The picture Ten Commandment"
was shown in Citizens Hall. We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings this
week.
A whist party under the auspices
of the American Legion, will be held
next Tuesday evening in their hall,
the first being held Tuesday evening
this week, with success.
The funeral services of the late
Henry Hodges were held Thursday
afternoon, the remains were taken
to Waterville for burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durghl Mason have
moved in the rent formerly occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Stinchfeld.
DIR. A. A. Lyons and family are
passing the winter in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin c. Hendee
and Mr. and Mrs Charles Whitney Of
Augusta, were callers at DR.. and
Mrs. w. w. Hendee. last week.
Harry Barney OF Augusta was
calling on friends last week.
Mrs. Sarah McGuillan has return
ed from Massachusetts, where she
has passed several weeks.
Mrs. Jennie Fisher is passing sew
eral weeks in Old Tewn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
EAR DEALING BEST

Soak the rich, Is not a surprising
sentiment considering human frailty,
also what appears to be a rather
general opinion that the odds are all
in favor Of the rich and 1t is some
how commendable to get the better
Of them. The wisdom Of the matter,
aside from the consideration Of equi-
ty, is another question.
After all it IL not so much OF a
question az some think; the unwis-
dom Of such . proceeding has been
demonstrated too many times. W. r.
sidley, vice-president and general
counsel Of the General Electric, In
telling how he earned his first dollar,
says he got this from making and
selling horse radish. It was put up
in fifteen and twenty-five cent sizes.
One day they sold a fifteen cent bot
tie for twenty-five cents to the rich
man Of the village-and he reported
them. Result they were convinced of
the error Of their ways.
II yet seems permissible, however,
Tor members Of some Of the profess
eions to grade the value Of their
services according to the wealth Of
the patron. On the other hand 1t
often seems that there is too much
catering to the rich for their patron
age. so taking 1t by-and- large the
fcn-looker needn't get EXCITED. Yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
CONGESTION IN FLORIDA

why, If Florida had ten feet Of
snow, they would advertise it to the
wide world" is a comment attribut-
ed to Governor Brewster while adj
dressing the Androscoggin Pomona,
recently. Likewise 1t may be as
sumed that Florida will be able to
turn the reports of congestion Of
tourists in that fair State to her ad-
vantage. We hope SO for surely
Maine people have no desire to be-
little Florida's winter attractions. On
the other hand they do desire to
know OF the actual conditions there,
especially If they contemplate visit
to the Southland.
This congestion, 1t should be said,
is not likely to be more than temper
airy, but until there is assurance
that the conditions are once more
normal, until there are enough
Florida roof trees and camping sites
to go around 1t will be better for
Florida and for the rest OF US to
bear in mind that Florida will be
Just as attractively endowed with a
mild winter climate, her fruits will
be lust as luscious after the con-
gestion has passed and will receive
better appreciation from those who
visit the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
AS TO COAL SHORTAGE

Although authorities may assure
the public that there is to be no coal
shortage the Railway Age warns us
that 'the public is buying coal in a
way that directly tends to shortage;
that although the mining of anth-
racite has stopped The production
and shipment of bituminous coal has
been less since then than it was i'm
mediately preceding the strike"
The Age concludes:
IT ti.is continues much longer the
public will awaken, when cold
weather comes, to a realization of
the fact that there is a shortage of
the available supply of coal. 1t
will then rush into the market, and
the railways and abnormally boost
the price of coal"
Not only are the consumers so
contributing to coal shortage prices
later on, but they also are aiding and
abetting the plans for nationwide
coal strike to force the Federal Gov
eminent to interfere.
President Lewis of the United
Mine Workers has declared the
Government should compel the BIZ
luminous operators to abide by the
agreement made at Jacksonville in
February 1924. The miners are
claiming that as Secretary Hoover
and Secretary Davis persuaded them
to accept the agreement the Govern
ment should compel the operators to
pay the wages established there
under.
Asking the Federal Government to
insist that employers shall continue
to run their business and pay certain
fixed wages is asking more than our
Government may safely or properly
attempt to do. Many Of US recall
that rich and powerful union
organization of railway employees set
out to apply some of their capital to
mining soft coal, how they found
that they could not make it pay I'M
der the union exactions and were
brought face to face with the alter
native of shutting down the mines
or Of paying the miners what they
could afford to pay. We recall there
were hard words which one branch
OF unionism then had to say about
another branch. But the fact re-
mains that employers may not be
compelled to continue to do business
at a loss, and the sooner any attempt
to do this is discouraged the better
for all concerned.
Meanwhile the far-sighted will en-
deavor to have on hand enough coal
to last them through the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
Jcphthah Council Elects Officers

At the annual meeting of Jephthah
council, No. II, r. & S. NJ, last night
the annual reports We're read and ac-
cepted, and the following officers
were elected: Illustrious Master. Ken
meth A. Rollins; deputy master, j.
Blaine Morrison: principal conductor
of work, B. Carroll Rounds; treasur-
er, William NJ. Pratt; recorder,
George B. Cragin: finance committee.
Jarvis l.. Tyler, II. Burton Voter,
Manley III. Blaisdell. John II. Gilkey
was appointed captain of the guard
and the other appointive Offices were
left open until the next meeting. The
above officers were then installed by
Most Illustrious Cyrus N. Blanchard,
grand master of the grand council of
Maine. assister by Past Illustrious
Master Harry L. Goodwin as grand
marshal and Past Illustrious Master
Fred f. Trefethen as grand chaplain.
A number of applications We're re-
ceived and acted upon and other i'm
portant business was transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
Movies as Good Will
Mission to Fair Mexican

Hollywood, Cal, Oct. 3.-(AP).-
Sonora Doloras del Rio, wealthy
Mexico City society woman, regards
her work before the cameras of
Hollywood as something of an in
ternational mission.
Sonora del Rio, who became
motion picture actress at the sug-
gestion of Hollywood director who
met her in Mexico, believes she will
be able to help overcome prejudices
created south of the Rio Grande by
producers formerly in the habit of
sending to Mexico films featuring
Mexicans or Spaniards as villains.
Although the custom of making
Mexican" synonymous with viii
lain" has been cast into the discard,
Sonora del Rio points out that there
still remains a slight GOODNESS in
Mexico because of it.
In addition to her acting, Sonora
del Rio is undertaking a series of
articles on the films for publication
in Mexican newspapers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
Little Boy Dies
In Fire Due to
Dogs Playfulness

West Gardiner, Oct. 3.-Three dogs
played important roles in a tragedy
here last night which resulted in the
death of the Observation-Disclosures
son of Mr.. and Mrs William e. Nor
gan, Donald Edward. and the destruc-
Benson road.
The good-natured pranks Of two
hounds owned by the Morgans started
the blaze, and the bark of a collie on
the premises across the street prompt
ed brave but tardy attempt to rescue
the child.
Supper was ready on the table, and
Mrs. Morgan, leaving Donald asleep
on a couch in the kitchen with the two
dogs, went to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leo Wheeler across the road to
her other little son, Everett, aged T.,
and her daughter, Marguerite. little
over a year old.
The Wheeler's collie, out in the
yard, started barking. Everett looked
out of window. Somebody's set a
big fire." he cried excitedly to his
mother.
Mrs. Morgan and Mr.. Wheeler ran
to the burning house. Both climbed
in through a kitchen window and
brought out the body Of the child, who
was dead. The frantic mother suffered
burns in her attempt to rescue her
child.
A lighted kerosene lamp had been
l. k~Is
that the dogs, either in play or in an
effort to get food from the table, over
turned it.
The only building on the place was
the small house. This burned nat in
about 25 minutes. and with 1t all Of
the family's belongings except the
clothes they wore. There was no in
surance.
Donalds funeral will be held some
time tomorrow at the home of his
aunt, Mrs. e. L. Mccormick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
PALERMO

EAST-Sheepscott Lake Fish and
game association held their meeting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. {. E.
Scates. Thursday evening, October
list. There were about 40 present.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess. All report Il very pleasant
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Witham at
tended the teachers meetings at
Belfast and Liberty September 80
and October 2.
Mrs. Marjorie Norton visited her
brother, A e. Overlook at Washing
ton several days last week and at
tended Union Fair.
Will Hussey is working at Greei-
eys Corner for E. S. Cain.
w. H. Grady is filling silos at
Sherman's Corner.
Sheepscot Lake Grange fair will
be held at their hall October 6. Din
ner will be served. There will be
a dance in the evening with music
by Burns orchestra of Augusta, and
an oyster supper
Arthur Norton of Liberty was IN
this section last Thursday ordering
in corn which was planted for the
factory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
"a by David Cory

"Dear me-" exclaimed the Big
Brown Bear one day to Mrs. Bear,
as they sat outside their Cosy Cave
watching their two little cubs tum-
bling about in play, what do you
suppose has become of Little Jack
Rabbit? He hasn't been around for
month of Sundays"
"And the Lollypop Tree is loaded
with fruit" laughed Mrs. Bruin-the
name by which the Donkey Postman
knew her. 1.-THE bunny boy was such
regular visitor. Maybe he has a
sprained left hind foot"
Hope not" answered the Big
Brown Bear, putting away at his
corncob pipe. "Such a nice little
fellow"
Just then the bunny boy hoped
into view. his knapsack bouncing up
and down on his back and his red
striped candy cane swinging from
his left paw.
"Just talking about you" smiled
the Big Brown Bear, stretching out
his furry right paw. Howdy.'
Every WELL" replied the little rab-
bit. first politely lifting his khaki cap
to Mrs. Bruin and then shaking
hands with his kind friend.
Flows mother?" asked Mrs. Bruin,
pausing a moment in her daring TO
smile at the bunny boy as he sat
down beside the Big Brown Bear.
ooh, she's well and happy" an
swered the little rabbit.
where have you been Keeping
vourself?" asked the Big Brown Bear,
lifting his little cubs on his knee.
Mrs. Bruin and have been wonder
ing what has kept you away.
DANNY Fox has been very trouble
some lately" answered the little rab-
bit. HE is always about, sneaking
here and tiptoeing there. Mother
kept me home in the dear Old Bram-
BILE Patch for week"
"Where's the Policeman Dog" in
ouired the Big Brown Bear. HE
usually keeps sharp lookout
"He was called to Lettucemere.
Guess Danny Fox found it. out and
made the most of it," answered the
bunny boy. glancing wistfully UP at
the Lollypop Tree"
"Ha, ha," laughed the good ma
tured old bear, his eyes twinkling,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05

Libby. Leadbetter and Sm,,h
though light, look like good MAJ
At the first meeting Of fha Y!
letic association, held Sent. ), a.a'
following officers for the year y
elected: president, Kenton RE
'26; vice. president, Eloise ssss,s
'26; secretary. Isabelle Brow "
treasurer, George Clyde Dodrs
financial committee, the prir.,.
Louise Gates '26, Ralph aPlnss 4.
and Victor Hathaway '27. .
Glass elections have been ba,s
the seniors, sophomores and
iors, the seniors electing Is.s.s '
Brown, president; kenton Rssss
vice president; NNinnifred War,s
secretary; and Evelyn Wsn;ss
treasurer.
Bessie Woods has been al.....
president of the junior class. s'sa
Sophomore class officers s.
President, Marjorie Moulton. ny
president, Ruth Cunningham. sA,ss
tary and treasurer, Doris Fernsu
business manager, Ralph WaninsS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
UNITY
Unity High School Notes

UNITY f7l9n OCHOOi NoeSS
The registration is completed at
the school and the final figures snow
a total of GO students attending this
wear. OF this number % are from
other towns and are paying tuition.
The registration by courses shows
that IS students are enrolled In the
college preparatory course, 81 In the
English scientific course and 10 IN
the agricultural course. The fresh
man class leads in number of stu
dents with a membership OF Il.
There are 10 sophomores, juniors
and Is seniors.
An innovation in faculty super
vision of school activities is noted
this year in the designation of a
member Of the faculty as advisor to
each of the classes. Mr.. Andrews is
acting as senior advisor, Mr.. Wood
is working with the juniors and
sophomores and Miss Baker with the
freshmen. Supervision of class bus
mess and social activities with at
tention to the individual problems or
the class members is the aim of this
plan.
We are pleased to welcome to the
faculty this year Miss Carrie V. Bak-
err of Portland as the teacher OF
french anu Ldllll MISS odhCl 10 -
graduate of Portland High school
and has done two years work at
Colby where she made high record
in scholarship. While in college she
played on the basketball and hockey
teams and was a member of the
musical clubs. During the school
year~of 1924, she taught languages
at Warren high school. She is a
member of the Universalist church
and the Chi Omega fraternity.
Plans are being made for a foot
ball team if a schedule can be ar
ranged among schools in the same
class as Unity high. Kenton Bagley
was elected captain and Merton Rey-
nolds, manager at recent meeting
of the letter men remaining from
last years team. Eighteen men are
working out daily under Coach Wood
and good progress is being made
considering the inexperience and
light weight of the players. Captain
Bagley, right halfback; Reynolds,
quarter back; Dodge, end; Palmer,
tackle; and Pillsbury and Fernald,
guards, are the only men left from
last years team. Gates and Hatha-
way, subs form last years, and Park
hurst, a 100 pound freshman, are
making a strong bid for positions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
H|NCKLEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Miller =,
children motored to Lincoln vhs,s
they were guests of relatives. Tbss
returned Tuesday night accompanisi
by their niece, Mrs. Joseph Knirht
Several from Hinckley attends,
Athens fair Tuesday and wednesS.s
and reported a fine time.
The following questions win 4
discussed at the next Grange rn,ss'
ing, October 7th: What thinr
would prove of lasting benefit <
Hinckley as a Community?" ~Whs
is 1925 to stand in our Granger i
full attendance is desired and II /,
expected that everyone will be rsad,
to express ideas on these subiect1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
SOMERVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mccain 4
Waterville, were recent callers Il
A. Turner's.
Mrs. Gustavus Brown, who n,
been suffering with a very bad al
is reported much better.
Gordon P. MARI is gaining sInx
arriving home from the Aurus,
General Hospital, where he receIysi
surgical treatment for the removal 4
a piece of bone in the leg. This M,
the result of a run of typhoid few
Stanley Powell of South Liber
is threshing beans. with his bem
thresher, for F. A. Turner.
George Fuller has built a piaxu d,
his house.
C. w. Evans has bought the bui1.
insg at Weeks Mills which wen
formerly owned by the late Cyu
A. Davis. Mrs. Evans win NOV,
there and run bakery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05

Yes, sir that's just what he did. jim
BILE, jamble, rumble, humble, until at
last he reached the row of beautiful
candies growing on little sticks amid
the green leaves.
In a few minutes he had filled his
rockets and then down he came.
Ramble, jamble, humble. rumble. My.
what a noise he made, but why not?
He was a big, clumsy, although a
kind-hearted, animal. There" he
said, with a gasp, put them In your
knapsack But save one for your
mother. Be sure of that" and in
tomorrows story you shall hear what
happened next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
Municipal Court

In the municipal court Richard
Hiscock of North Jay was found
guilty of reckless driving of an auto
mobile and was sentenced to so days
in Jail and to pay fine of $100 and
costs. He appealed and furnished
$500 bonds for his appearance before
the grand jury in February. Several
weeks ago Hiscock ran into John
Look and his young grandson,
and the boy died soon after. It hap
pened in the evening and Hiscock
claimed that he was driving slowly
and carefully, but was blinded by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05

Fake stories put forth by French
publicity experts may go in France.
Indeed they have succeeded in per-
suading the French people that
America Is rapacious. But when
those experts come to this country
with debt commissions and give out
a story to suit their ends they en-
counter exposure Of their propa-
ganda. It would be better for
France If propaganda might be ex-
nosed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
HiaWatha Granue.

Hiawatha Grange, of Pennington
Falls, meets the first and third
Thursday of each month, and is a
prosperous and growing grange.
Other oranges in Franklin county in
clude: Webb's River Grange, Berry
Mills; Chesterville Grange, Chester
vile; Crystal Lake Grange, Aliens
Mills; Industry Grange, West Mills;
North Jay Grange, North Jay; Cara
bassett Grange, Kingfieid; New Shar-
on Grange. New Sharon; Lemon
stream Grange, New Vineyard;
North Franklin Grange, Phillips;
Oqiossoc Grange, Rangeley; Aurora
Grange, Strong; Temple Grange,
Temple: Blue Mountain Grange,
Weld; Franklin Grange, Wilton; all
of which are in a prosperous con-
dition. and hold regular meetings,
nearly all of them once in two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05

A Jersey judge refused to grant
citizenship to man. because the
applicant presented himself in his
working clothes. The latter ap-
pears to have been more impressed
by the dignity of labor than was the
Judge. Anyhow. citizenship is in
need of good workmen, and ermine
doesn't make a good judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-05
4. S. WILLIAMS, D. G
Railroads and Steamboat
MAINE CENTRAL RAlLHOhp
Eostern Standard Time

I
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA rok
Bangor, t122l a, m, sl240 a. M iz;s 3 : Z.
T4.45 am, 1926 am, f12.21 pm, l<.S' -
81. SO ?. m, t714 p. m. .,os,aa
B. & A. Pts, tl2.21 am, T. 80 I'm. li1Air
Bar Harbor, IL 33 a. m, tl2.2l p. m. =
Bath, t6l5 a. m, 1890 a. M, Ia;vo
Belfast, GAS a. m, 1926 a. M, " 20 =
BOSTON, 1921 a. m, t5.l5 a. M, ly1 w. Z.
sl0.OS a. m, 1906 p. m, "a M law =
Calais. II. 33 a. m, t1221 p. m.
Dover -Foxcroft, C4.45 a. m, f22o p - M In
Gardiner, 1921 a. m, t6.15 a. m.' !s. Sse =
Slo.OS a. m, 1905 p. m, 3.34 p m, Is'o1r
fJ.l5p. m, t719 p. m, $40. 80 p. m; N oe =
H1l!oweil, tG.l5 a. m, 1880 a. m, wi. Wysnrl
1906 p. m, 1894 PHI, taos p m.' i''i'
ITO D. m, 40. p. m.
Harmony, tl2.21 p. m. roman
Lewiston, t6.15 a. m, 1871 Q. m.' s''''~
ti.05 p. M, *1055 p. m.
New York, 1884 p. m, a. 05 p m. .oso ri
Portland, 1921 a. m, IS. 10 a. m, !s ,Ssn 4,
S10QS m, 1906 p. m, 1854 p H. i''o'
LIZ ,I p nj ia i Is p n 70 30 a. m, 4ossn
esi-o,rh.ga, cas- a m. 70. 20 a. m, f2zSrr
So Gardiner, t6, Is a. m, 70 ~ a. m, ~ "a or
1905 p. m, 1894 p ri-' to.lo pm
40. 55p. m.
St. John, tl221 a. m. p3sr'
Watervillc, tl2.2l a. m, sl2 ;4o am y Ss a.
si.45 a. M, 70. &c n. m, tl2.2l p m'' ls'-s'
$50 p. m, TIA p. m. - uoudr
Daily. Except SUNDAY a Sundf
gDaily, except Monday. I Daily, except '1
sSunday only.
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Light and Airy
Just Suspicious

SdSS SHSttSiVdo
After shaking hands at the depot
one colored man inquired of another
Didn't you marry de widow Jones
de first of january"
Oats mel did," was the answer.
'but I've done left her."
'Why, how's dat?"
'Well, de first week she called me
honey, de next week she ,sulked
around and called me old Richards,
the third week she cum for me wild
a flatiron, an Use kinder got a bunch
she don't like me."-Public Service.
"Ohhhh! Lemuel, vat you tink ?
I vas arrested for speedink today?"
Vat, you? Wy, you hat no car
hat you?"
mo, not dat, speedink on the
sidewalk"
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Wonderful New
Face Ponder

A new French process powder that
is not affected by perspiration-will
not let an ugly shine come through:
stays on until you take it off; fine
and pure; makes the pores invisible;
looks like beautiful natural skin:
gives a soft velvety complexion. Get
this new wonderful beauty powder
called Mello- glo. D. w. Adams Com
pany Dept. Stores, Augusta Drug
Company. Daniel w. Sexton, Drug
sist, Stackpole's Pharmacy
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