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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
Pictures of South Sea
Island Life Distorted

Tokyo, Sept. 10-(A. P. by MaiD-A
1000 mile shopping expedition, from
Jaluit, one of the South Sea islands,
to Tokyo, was recently made by the
Rev. c. r. Heine. q representative of
the American Board of Missions, who
has been stationed in this lonely, far
away post for 35 years.
Out in the Marshall Islands. which
is the group to which Jaluit belongs,
where there are no automobiles and
where one pays calls over a distance
of 200 miles, the Rev. Mr.. Heine re-
ports that considerable progress is
being made among the natives under
the supervision Of the Japanese. Most
or the Germans, he reports, left VOL
UNFAIRLY at the beginning of the World
War and the rest were deported when
the war ended and the islands were
| put under Japanese mandate. Now
there Is only one other white on the
island beside DIR. Heine, who Is an
Australian. There are no hotels and
no motion picture shows and no
amusements, and the roads are mere
pathways not more than eight feet
wide. cut between the plantations and
the jungle.
mo, the Souh Sea Islands are not
exactly as painted by the romancers."
said DR.. Heine, "as far as comfortable
living is concerned. But it is quite
true that the $500 natives of the Mar
shall group are nearly all well-to do,
because of an industrious develop
ment of the land. There is no great
wealth and yet there Is no poverty at
all. Some of the native chieftains
even have private yachts which take
them from one island to the other.
each one being between 60 and 100
miles apart. They may even have
planes some day.
But If one wants to call on a white
friend In the South Seas, the nearest
are in the Gilbert Islands, which are
Under the British mandate and some
800 miles away"
Life in the Souh Sea islands is for
the most part uneventful," says DR..
Heine, land there was one period
shortly after the World War when for
more than year the inhabitants
were without newspapers from the
outside world. There had been stories
circulated in Sydney and other quar-
tiers to the effect that the Germans
had prepared elaborate Notifications
and secret supply bases in some of
the South Sea Islands. For this rea-
son the japanese and other Allied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
Epworth League Elects


The following officers have been
elected by the Epworth League of the
Pennington Methodist church: Pres1-
dent, Clifton Small; first vice presi-
dent, department Of spiritual work.
Forest Stowell: second vice president,
department of world evangelism. AVIS
Stowell; third vice president, depart
ment of social service, Virginia Nat
thieu: fourth vice president, depart
ment of recreation and culture, FRAN
ces Larcom; secretary, Melvin Ste
vens; treasurer, Romayne Perry; ush-
ers, Edward Osmond, Ambrose Comp
ton, Melvin Stevens. Harold whitehall,
Harold Wheeler, Jesse Doyen. Nov1s
Hamlin, Clifton Small: committee on
new members, Perthena Miller. Ada
Small, Irma Russell. Olive Weeks,
Nathalie Smith. Following the busi-
ness of the annual meeting, which TOOK
place at the parsonage, refreshments
were served and an evening Of games
and sociability enjoyed, with a good
attendance.
The annual inspection Of John F.
Appleton Circle, Ladies' Of the G. A.
r., will take place at a special meeting
in Grand Army hall Thursday after
noon at $50 o'clock. Several of the
officers of the State department of the
order will be present.
Dalton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. e. E..
Hardy. is suffering from a broken arm
received by accident while at play. The
little fellow is getting along all right,
however.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Greenwood will
soon move from Middle street to their
new home on Perham street. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alton Tucker will move into the
tenement to be vacated by the Green
woods.
]. D. Larkin has gone to Portland for
treatment for cataracts over his eyes.
There will be a meeting of Sandy
River Ehcampment in the new Odd
Fellows hall.
The Perham Street Priscillas met
this afternoon at the home Of Mrs. j.
Ardine Blake, on the street Of he same
narne, there being q good attendance.
Light refreshments were served and a
very enjoyable afternoon was passed.
There was good attendance at the
meeting of Alpka Lodge, X. of p, to-
night, when plans were completed for
participating in the district meeting
at North Jay the last of this week.
The Pennington party will 60 In au-
tomobiles and a good attendance from
here is assured.
The Pennington Falls Chautauqua
season of four nights. once week, is
we'll under way at the Union church
and is well patronized. many from this
village having purchased season tick
cts and others going down for q single
entertainment.
A large number of Pennington Ma
sons, members of the Pennington Ma
sonic Club, will motor to Wilton to-
morrow night where they will be the
guests Of members of the Wilton club.
There will be supper. followed by
card playing and other forms of en-
tertainment, and a delightful time is
anticipated. A little later the men,
bers of the Wilton club will be enter
tanned at the rooms Of the Farming
ton club in a similar manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Estabrook Of
Boston are visiting friends in Farm
ington and vicinity.
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Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam z. Bullen.
While at play at school, George
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ty-
Ter, met with a mishap when another
child threw pointed stick at him the
stick hitting him in the eyeball. He
was taken. to the eye and ear infirm-
airy at Portland where he underwent
an operation, he will be able to see
only very little from that eye.
Mr. and Mrs. Eden Gray OF Cara
bassett, are on their farm for few
days to pick the apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Ames and
two children visited friends in Ches-
terville, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bullen and son
visited Mr.. and Mrs. q. H. LeBaron
Of Rome, Sunday.
Julia, little four year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tyler is seri-
ously i'll with pneumonia. Mrs. Eos
ter is caring for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Gloria Swanson in 1.-THE Coast of
Folly; Virginia Lee Corbn and
Al Wilson in "The Cloud Rider; ;
Pathe News and Fables. Matinee
z o'clock, evenings 2 o'clock.
The phrase, "the greatest Swanson
picture ever made" has been used
before. Not without truth. But if
ever a picture merited that phrase,
it's "The Coast of Folly" Only this
time it ought to be printed in bold
italics. for that's just what it is
The Greatest Swanson Picture Ever
Made!
It's story of frivolous, fashion
able, moneydrunk Palm Beach. OF a
beautiful girl (played by Gloria
Swanson) who is swallowed I'D in
the dangerous undercurrent and
dashed upon the shoals of scandal.
How she fights back and finally finds
the harbor of love and happiness is
absorbfngly told without a seconds
let-down of suspense.
Not only Is this Glorias greatest
acting role-her first big dual role in
which she plays two distinct char
acters-but also her greatest fashion
role in which she displays the latest
In beach and ball room styles.
Gorgeous doesn't half describe them.
Hold fast-here we go-into the
flying ship-sit tight-off in a cloud
OF dust-whiz-whiz-w hiz-whirr-
whirr - whirr are you ready?
Ioom! Into a nose dive! A tail spin!
A falling leaf!
Never such stunts as these! Never
such astounding thrills! Never sucn
eye-stirring dives and dips! It's the
super-thriller of all picturedom,
Such is "The Cloud Rider starring
the greatest dare devil stunt flyer in
the word today, AL Wilson, who is
supported by a splendid cast in
Guiding Virginia Lee Corbin. A
News Weekly and Fables complete
the program.
Coming Friday and Saturday
Richard Barthelmess in Shore
Leave; Jack Hoxie in 1.-The Red
Rider".-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
VASSALBORO

NORTH-The local teachers at
tended the county teachers conven-
ton at aGrdiner, Monday. Mrs.
Colony. Mrs Kimball. Miss Gordon
and Miss Hill of the Lowell school.
and Miss Burgess of East Vassal-
boro made the trip in Mrs. Colomy's
car.
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist
church are to have a food sale Fri
day afternoon at Mrs. Hussey's
store. :
The Mems Brotherhood will meet
Thursday evening at Arthur Perry's
for the monthly social and business
meeting.
CENTER-The Ladies' Aid Of the
Center Baptist church will serve a
supper Friday evening.
The annual business meeting of
the church will be held next Sunday.
A full attendance of members and
friends is requested. This church
has long and interesting history.
going back to the year 1878 when it
was organized. The first meeting
house was at East Vassalboro, near
the spot now occupied by the SOL
dier's monument. Later the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
State House Chat

Only matters of routine business
came before the meeting of the State
board of charities and corrections held
Tuesday at its office at the State
House. Members in attendance were
President Judge E. c. Reynolds of
Portland, Melvin E. Sawtelle of Au-
gusta, Rev. NJ e. Curran of Water
vile and Mrs. William E. Brewster of
Dexter.
Rep. James Edward Drake, member
of the House of Representatives in the
last Legislature, was q caller Tues
day at the State House.
Secretary CRUDE B. Cornish Of the
charities board will pass today at
Portland on business matters and will
speak before the w. C. T. u. at Pitts
field at meeting to be held Thursday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07

ago, The clock fills a long felt want
in town there being no time piece
other than this one on the down town
buildings.
Mr.. John L. Morrison, donor OF
the Morrison Memorial is a retired
wooden mill manufacturer of this
town. He retired from active work
several years ago and has spent
much of his time in travel, return
ing this spring from tour Of Europe
at which time he visited his old home
in Scotland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
HARRINGTON

Miss I. c. Johnson, district nurse
for Franklin county, went to Bangor
today to attend the meetings of the
Maine Public Health Association. She
Is very enthusiastic over her work
and is doing splendid work which is
appreciated throughout the county.
She has begun the inspection Of the
schools, which recently opened, and Is
usually accompanied by local physi-
clan. She has Just inspected the
schools of the town of Eustis, those in
Kingfield and Jay, and some of the
Pennington schools, and finds the gen.
eral conditions good, though there are
a number Of individual cases which
need and will receive attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
NEW PORTLAND

Miss Corson, primary teacher. took
her scholars on short nature study
walk Friday afternoon.
Schools in town were closed Tues
day that the teachers might attend
the Teachers convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenwood King of
Naples, but formerly of this place
were Sunday guests in town.
Mrs. Louise Jones is able to sit UP
after a recent serious surgical OPP
Grafton.
Mrs. Fenton Dunphy was a recent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07


guest of her cousin. MIS-
Dunlap.
Dairymen are busy man
necessary changes to confal
the rules given by the milk
ors. Several of our farmen
the test alright Some who
have decided to go out Of 2
ness, while others are DOM
quested.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Nll
Pennington were SATURDAY 2
day visitors in town.
Harold Adams and Frank
are busy hauling canning ~
the farmers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
New Corporations

The certificate Of Incorporation of
the George H. Sharp Company. organ
lied at Bangor, was approved Tuesday
at the Office Of the attorney general.
The purpose of the new corporation is
to carry on all kinds of manufacturing.
mercantile and mechanical business;
capital stock, Glass A, 500 shares of
the par value Of 500, and Glass B
1000 shares Of no par value; nothing
paid in; six shares subscribed; direc-
tors. President George H. Sharp of
Bangor, Treasurer Everett A. Conner.
and Leslie A. Clark of Bangor.
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powers prohibited the islanders from
any communication with the out
world, and boats were allowed to stop
only for the purpose of landing pro-
visions. We heard vaguely about the
war from the lips of the seanIen, but
1t was not until everything was over
that we were able to get any definite
news at ALL"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
FREEDOM

SOUTH - Martin Overlook from
Quincy, Mass, who has been visiting
relatives here, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Parmenter of
Palermo, We're callers at Mrs. Ella
Overlock's, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Bowler of
South Freedom visited at Branch
Mills, Sunday.
Thomas Roberts, who has been
working in Connecticut, has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Howard of
Montville, were Sunday callers at w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
NEW SHARON

The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
cnurch met last Wednesday at the
WILLOWS with six of the members be-
ing present.
A baby boy arrived at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith. October 4
MIR. and Mrs. Alfred Bullen We're
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
Made Her Puff

An old farmer reached y
dunk station just as the ~
pulling out; so he ran g
track after it. Man and @
appeared around the cornd'
ten minutes later he came J
back. Didn't catch her, =
pop?" asked the Station Ast
fed.
mo. I didn't but ] made
by heck"
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CROSS HILL-The Ladies' Aid of
the Center Baptist church will serve
a fish chowder supper at the vestry
Friday evening, October 9. There
will be baked beans for those not
caring for the chowder. Candy will
be on sale during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07

house was erected overlooking Web
Der Pond and surrounding country.
For "Auld lang syne" the church
should be cherished and it's services
maintained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting Council Friday Oct 49, 10 M

orders in the premises as the stat
utes permit and require and as he
may find necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07

Wallace Diplock Co., Augusta
Wakefield, McNaughton Co., Gardiner
WEEK. OCTOBER
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
REMAINS OF 4. E. KlNNE
 ARE LAID TO REST

Albert barnes kinne died in Nome last Sunday aged 72 years. , months and 20 days, death being self inflicted. His funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the undertaking parlors and inter ment being made at Belmont Point cemetery.
 Deceased came to Nome in the ln 1900. and was connected with the Wild Goose Mining and Trad ing Company. A few years later he established photographic bus mess at Council where he continued to reside until last January when he came to Nome and engaged in mercantile business He estab- llshed himself in the building form erly occupied by Zehners Jewelry Store, opposite the Nugget office
 and was enjoy ng good patronage
 At Council for the past ten or twelve years he was in charge of the telephone exchange and post office having been appointed post master in l9l4
 Prior to coming to Alaska, he wa> resident of san Francisco. where he actively engaged in public al
 ralrs, being at one time a nominee for Congress from the San Fran CISCO district
 In 1921 at Council, he was ma
 ried, his Wife. Nellie M. Kinne
 still ma ntaining her home there
 though later Tn the present season.
 II was intended that she join aer husband here
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
ROAD COMMISSION DOING
 EXCELLENT WORK

The Alaska Road Commission is dong cons derable good work on tae roads in and about Nome wbere travel is the heaviest, The Bessie road fs now heinz rounded into shape and when finished shonld stand ID well under The heavy tra fife The Dexter and Nome riger roads are recev the atten- ton of the Commission and will soon be passable as far as the Black Cabin on Nome River.
 Work on the aviation field al the intersection of the Bessie and Os- born roads will he well under way the fore part of the coming week, ii is planned.
 The much needed work on the roads in this section is necessarily held II abeyance due to a lack of sufficient funds to carry out the needs of the country.
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
DK. AND MRS, WELSH
 TO SPEND WINTER OUTSIDE

Arriving on the Donaldson this week were Mir and Mrs. Dr. Rex F. Swartz. who have been residing al kennecott. Alaska, for the past several months. where Dr. Swartz has been attending to the medical needs of the kennecott Copper Co, employees during the absence of the regular physician at that place who has been on visit to the states on account of i'll health.
 Dr. and Mrs Swartz are not new this section considerable length of time. previously n the employ of the Bureau of Education al Noorvik MT. Swartz is alss.4Eterested in mn ing in the Buckland river section. where he intends to spend the next year developing and mining the property.
 Dr. and Mrs Curtis Welch who have been residing in Nome section tor many years. plan to go Outside on the ntA- trip ot the Nlctorla Tor Il well earned vacation, returning next spring on the first boat, Pr. Welch has made arrangements with Dr. Swartz to take over his prac- tee here during his absence, snd assures the public of Nome that pr. Swartz IS well qualified to look after the medical attentions of the people of this community
 Mir. and Mrs. Welch will a+t tourney 10 New Haven, Conn. th. 1T old home. where the doctor intends fo nuy=an np-to-date eraiseg= on which they intend 10 live and spend their time vacation cruisins ever 200 miles along the inside passage te Florida $ halmg eoasts.
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
DONALDSON ARRIVES
 WITH MALL: PASSENGERS

The Allan Transportation com pany's motorship Donaldson arrived Thursday afternoon from St. Mich ael with outside mail and the fol- lowing passengers: Alvin Polet and Jack Mathews. both round trippers from Nome, and MT. and Mrs. Dr. Rex F. Swartz who made the trip down the Yukon river and Rail- road route. The Donaldson left Nome on her return trip with mail for the States and Alaska points Friday evening.
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
Nome should be the Center of the
 Goldfish Industry

eu W ptn is ent-b wha it wouldeot {.
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
LOCAL NEWS
VICTORIA TO CARRY
 BIG SHIPMENT OF
 REINDEER NEXT TRIP

he I.amen Reindeer and Trading Corporation are making extensive plans for the shipment of capacity eorgoes of reindeer meat on the next and succeeding trips of the steamer Victoria, which has had the cold storage facilities consider ably enlarged for this growing in dnslry which promises in the near tuture to develop into a consider able tonnage on return trips of ves- sets rom this section.
 Int motorship Nokotak belong ine 10 the company returned to Nome Thursday from Golovin load ed with 2HG re.ndeer which were put n cold storage tu await the sletoria saillne. I he Nokotak Jeff aealn last nleht for another lnad ot arcasses.
 U;hc 5ai< of the company state taat the cold storage plant at Gol- oJin IS equipepd to handle oniN s't" deer and the excess fs heing bot to Nome for storage purposes Altr,d j. l.omen. a member of the ;sFaI oyerseeInc the killing and si aaee GoIoyin. The Veeori1 VII take the shipment of deer from n9fA Gelovn and Nome cold stor a=g plants
 ID. etaNlay supsr;nten3 ias rHaaflilu@ and storage s3eer at lellte present, at Esayfk feoo steers l.eae been separated from the asa.naead taese Will be Autehered and stored for the fall shipment to' eether wl'h tbe Teller cargo
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
Territory of Alaska.
 IN PROBATE

In the matter of the Estate of Mir. Etikkuk. native Eskimo. de- ceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of MT. Etikkuk. Deceased. by the Pro- bate Court for the Cape Nome Precinct, Second Divisici. Terri. tuly of Alaska; and all persons having claims against said estate ;1e required to present tile same duly verified. within six montbs from the date of this neti"a. to the undersigned at Nome. Alaska. Dated Aug. 22nd., 1925.
 B. LA FORTUNE
 Administrator. Publish Aug. 22. 29. Sept. ,, 12. 19. 1925.
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Of Candle Creek Mining Company

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of November, 1919. the Candle Creek Mining Company. corporation, conveyed and trans ferred to the undersigned in trust for it's creditors then existing. it's real and personal property situat ed in the Territory of Alaska. All said creditors of said Candle Creek Mining Company are hereby noti- fled to present their claims. duly verified, to the undersigned, at the offices of his attorneys. Lyons & Orton. in Nome. Alaska, or 91S to 922 Alaska Bldg. Seattle. Wash. Dated at Nome. Alaska, August 13, 1925.
 J. J. COLE.
 Trustee for the Creditors of
 the Candle Creek Mining
 Company.
 Publish. Aug. 15, g, %, Sept. ,, 1925.
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
final account and the settlement

final account and the settlement thereof.
 Any heir. creditor or other per son interested in said Estate may on or before the said day so ap- pointed for such hearing and set ement file his objections thereto or any particular item thereof spec flying the particulars of such ob- .ectlons.
 All persons are further notified that the Court at such hearing will adjudicate and decree who the heirs and distributes of said Chas. W. Reed. Deceased. are.
 Dated Nome. Alaska. August IT. 1925.
 CHARLES H. MILOT
 Administrator of Chas. w. Reed. Deceased, Estate. Publish Aug. 22. %. Spet. ,, 12.
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
NOTICE OF TIME FOR HEARING AND SETTLEMENT OF FINAL
 ACCOUNT

In the Probate Court for the Cape
 Nome Precinct, Territory of Al
 aska, Second Division.
 In the Matter of the Estate of
 CHAS. w. REED. Deceased
 Notice is hereby gwen that Charles H. Milot, administrator of Chas. W. Reed, Deceased. has fled in said Court his final account of his administration of said es- tate: and that Monday the 18th day of October 1925. at 2:0O D. m has been fixed by said Court as the time for hearing objections to said
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
MRS. BARNEY CHENEY ILL

.l he m~ns friends of Mrs. Gib- ney Will he pained to hear that she IS very i'll. Everything possible iS being done for her. On Thursday.
 Mrs. Glbney was up and around the house, but suffered another reverse Friday going into state of un- consclousness from which at this writing sne has not recovered
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22

Henry Bursh and Jack Goodwin who nave been enjoying little vacation IT the Solomon section fishing. returned to Nome Wednes- day evening much invigorated by the outing and cranking their speed CT, Henry the first"
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22
BIG INDOOR PICNIC
 TONIGHT or EAGI l~

The Eagle Hall Commission ln- door Picnic and Spot Dance at th. Big Eagle Hall will be worth while attending
 Better music is assured. several prizes will he awarded and fine picnic time will be enjoyed dur ing the lunch hour.
The Nome nugget., 1925-08-22

In the United States Commission CTS Court in and for the Cape Nome Precinct. Second Division,