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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Augusta Post Office Active
In National Thrift Week

The Augusta postoffice department
is evident in the activities of Nation
al Thrift Week which begins Satur-
day. January II. Attractive posters
are being displayed on the parcel
post delivery trucks calling attention
to the opportunities for thrift by
means of the Postal Savings system.
BENJAMIN Franklin. the first post
master general. although renowned
as a philosopher, patriot and diplo-
mat inventor and scientist. is like
wise remembered probably by more
people as an advocate of thrift.
Many of his writings on thrift
nave become classics. One of his
most famous sayings. Never forget
TO nave a penny when all thy eX-
penses are enumerated and paid" ap-
pears on the leaflet being distribute
ell by the postoffice department II
YOU add to this expression that other
one of Franklin's. Incur no expense,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

first Of the four. brought to nina
water scene, with the SumptuouS
bar.e lazily drifting along in a tfaii
of incense and fallen rose petals. IL
gathered volume, but retained It's III
t.olert sweetness, withal. Anthony
1--we Song" carried the Imagination
Of the listener alon, pleasant INES
"Egyptian Dance, with it's barbara
appeal, was next in the story any IL
was all brought to its tragic cnu
with "Cleopatra's Death Massive,
impressive, Somber vas the thclne us
betitted the occasion.
delighted surprise Of the even
ing's program, was the appearance
of Arthur IIadley of Lewiston, mez-
20 soprano. The classification IS
used advisedly and intelligently, be-
cause that is Mr.. Hadley's voice, very
clear and very high, in the pure
above mentioned class. It's sweet
ness is most appealing and it's clear
ness is untouched by husklness at
any range. He sang, THE Message
of the Flowers" which was composed
by Eliza beth G. Soucy of Lewiston.
She is q composer of more than To-
cal repute and has a number of songs
and compositions to her credit. Inc
number, even though 1t was OF more
than ordinary solo length, was sung
complete by Mr.. Iladley. without a
slip from the clear, sweet state. His
voice scared to heights in manner
most easy and his lower notes were
equally as sweet, with no change in
their quality.
a difficult number was the over
turc, 'Str adella," CT. V. TlotoW)
which the orchestra next offered. 1t
was we'll interpreted and one could
not help but feel that each and
every player feels his music. Direct
~ after intermiSsion, the orchestra
played, Star Spangled Banner and
the audience, obeying the impulse OF
Patriotism, stood and rested as well.
it was a novel presentation at that
point of the program.
The selection from the opera
"Erminie" displayed further ability
of the aggregation. The string octet,
| 20 Rest in the Lord" from Elijah"
was played by Mrs. Cony, Mrs. Hill,
Miss Tetreault, Miss Small and
Mc&srs. Beane, Beauchaine, Higgins,
Bates. 1t was very eXceilently rem
dered. Valse moderate, Love Me-
| was also much appreciated by the
audience. Its swaying, sweet melody
carried the audience through a de-
/ liGhtful. dainty lumber.
And their closing number was an
Inulan collection of thee phases.
Morning on the Plains" The
Lovers Song" and "The Dance Of
tho Red Men" Each one was most
graphic in it's passages end the In
+ dian influence WAS most happily pre-
scented.
That Augusta is proud of its
symphony Orchestra is certainly
shown by the large audiences, which
greet their appearance. Plans are
now afoot for tie launching of n
sustaining memberships campaign. A
committee. headed by Rev. Dan
, Huntington Fem. pastor OF All Souls
church. is LAYING plans to get in
touch with between 200 and 300 of
the public spirited citizens of the
city and solicit their support in this
, project.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
EAST WINTHROP

On Friday evening very pleas
ant time was enjoyed by those who
attended the Willing Helpers sup
per and entertainment which fol-
lowed. After the supper a fine pro-
gram was given.
An Extension program planning
meeting was held at the Baptist yes
try on Jan. II. County Agent Clar-
ence A. Dav gave an illustrated talk
in the forenoon on the Extension
work. At noon q fine dinner was
served by the ladies. At the begin
ming Of the afternoon session. Miss
Grace l.. Pennock. home demonstra-
ton agent. gave an illustrated talk
lowed by the election of officers in
the mems division. as follows:
Chairman. Carl Mace: secretary,
Mrs. Lillian Foster: poultry project
leader. Mrs. Sadie Hewett. 1t was
planned to have a meeting on the
Of chicks at the vestry on
April Z at 7.30. A talk followed by
the county agent on work for the
coming year. Miss Pennock arranged
with the ladies for the work for the
ensuing year and the following
schedule of planning meetings was
decided upon: Feb. 10.Sewing kits at
Mrs. Sadie Hewetts: March 1918.
Millinery meeting at West Winthrop
Grange hall: March "a. Millinery
meeting at East Winthrop: April 2.
Clothing selection: May 10, Meal
planning. East Winthrop: June 9.
Designing collars and cuffs. East
Winthrop: July II, Basketry training
class (place announced later): Aug.
II, Basketry meeting, East Win
throp; Sept. 20. Correct footwear.
East Winthrop: Oct. 10. Cooking
fruits, East Winthrop: Nov. 10,
Christmas suggestions, East Win
throp; Dec. 8. Stain removal. East
Winthrop. The ladies elected for
their officers the following: Chair
man, Mrs. Myrtelle Day: secretary
and treasurer. Mrs. w. II. Titus;
clothing project leader. Mrs. Lillian
Foster: household management. Mrs.
Sadie Hewett: food project leader,
Mrs. W. II. Titus. A most interest
ing meeting Is the report of all who
attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Social Club Meetings

The Winchester Clubs postponed
meeting will be held Thursday eve
ming with Miss Dorothy Robinson. %
Cushman street.
The Armitage Club will meet Nom
day evening at 100 o'clock at the par
isl house. The hostesses will be Mrs
Brooks Newbert and Mrs. E'ran, Nc
Ardle.
The Mothers Club of st. Mark 6
church will meet Tuesday evening at
$50 O'Clock at the parish house. A
large attendance is desired
The Claiming Guild will meet Mon
DAY at p. NJ. with Mrs. Erskine r,
Noyes and Mrs. Ralph Ii. Conant at
the church parlors.
me Murray Alliance of the Cniver-
salist church will meet this afternoon
at 2.3o O'Clock with Mrs. r. w. Pope
3 Elm street
The Women's Missionary Society Of
the Penney Memorial church will meet
with Mrs. NJ. +. Fuller. To- State
street. Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
All who are interested in the White
cross work are invited to attend the
session.
The Mems Club of the South Parish
Congregational church will have a
NfP-i SNS''o'A a. 'iie tHdpel at O.oU
tuesday evening. Rev. Andrew r.
McWhorter will be the speaker Of the
evening.
The Woman's League of the Congre-
gatiopaL church will meet with Mrs.
Z. r. Kendall. North Chestnut street
at I'D o'clock this afternoon Mrs
X. j. Libby will assist the hostess.
The Ladies' Aid of the Green Street
Methodist church will meet this after
noon with Mrs. I. p. Packard, As Mid
die street. Mrs. Packard and Mrs
Wakefield will be the hostesses.
The Drexel Society will meet with
Mrs. Charles d. Murphy, 10 South
Chestnut street, at 7.30 this evening
The Standard Bearers class of the
Green Street Methodist church will
meet with Marble Norton, 81 Chapel
street, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Two Score Boys Enjoy
SnOWshOe And Ski Hike

A Jolly snowshoe and ski hike for
the members of the boys department
of the Augusta Y. NJ. C. A., brought
out about 40 boys, who under the
leadership of Leland Stacy, boys
work secretary, enjoyed Saturday at
ternoon to the limit. They hiked up
around the reservoir and the muster
ground, with stop to allow for ski
jumping and other amusements, and
then returned to the y. NJ. G. A.
where a lunch of hot dogs and cocoa
was served and speedily disposed of.
Another hike like this will be held
Saturday, Jan. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Relief Corps Officers Installed

The officers elect of Albert H.
Frost Women's Relief Corps were
installed at the regular meeting on
Friday evening at the American Le-
gion Hall. The installing officer was
Mrs. Abbie J. Ladd Of Fairfield the
Department president. The officers
elected for the year are: President.
Mrs. Anna JOY; Senior Vice, Miss
Edith LaValle: Junior Vice, Mrs.
Olive Pease: Secretary, Mrs. Aman-
da. Putnam: Treasurer, Mrs. Ruth
Webb: Chaplain. Mr.. Nellie Cum
mings; Conductor, Mrs. Fife French:
Guard, Mrs. Maude kneeland: Pa
triotic Instructor. Mrs. La Verne
Maxfield: Press Correspondent, Miss
Bertha Hudson; Assistant Conduct
or. Mrs. Edith Carleton: Assistant
Guard. Mrs. Mabel Wheeler; Color
bearers. Mrs. Thelma Godfrey: Mrs.
Evelyn Godfrey: Mrs. Mabel Norris
and Mrs. Ethel Gaylord; Pianist,
Mrs. Rose Wellman.
. Following the installation a pro-
gram was presented as follows:
Piano duet. Mrs. Thelma Godfrey
and Mrs. Evelyn Godfrey, vocal solo.
Myron Hudson with Mrs. Hudson at
the piano; reading. Mrs. Norris: re-
marks by Francis Fl. Bate. Com
mander of Winthrop Post American
Legion: vocal solos by. Mrs. r. II.
Bate accompanied by Mrs. Dorothy
Carleton. A social hour was enjoy
ed and refreshments were served.
There was large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Rittcr-I.rtsauIt

wedding OF interest to this To-
CAVITY is that Of Miss Anna NJ. 1.e-
''a,iit. ana q. =. w. Ritter, which
took place in Norfolk, VA. at 33,,
j. ~, last Saturday. The bride is
the granddaughter CT Pref. l.. W
FiicInc and daughter of Mr.. and
AIRS. Joseph LeG.iult and was born
and resided here for several wears
and later lived in Portland before
going South two wears ago. Ar
Ritter is connected with the Chcso-
peakc and Ohio r. r After a honey
moon trip to WASHINGTON. u. G.. they
VIII reside in Norfolk, Va.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

the fire as they are done in a deep
rich red. and the andirons in a
fiat tone black paint. The comfy
chair is of vari-colored velour tap
estry and the room is further en-
HANGED by having the rug brought
out in a warm red combined with
deep blue and gray shades.
An individual touch is given
through the adjustable Iampshade.
1t has an interesting old map glued
on the parchment frame being pro-
tected and retaining its antique APP
pearance by coat of velvet finish
varnish.
a room so arranged cannot help
but prove engaging for it suggests
comfort and snugness as well as
beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

Portland. Me. Jan. IA sentence
to the State reformatory was given
Warren +. Wing. 10. of Lowell, in
municipal court today after he was
found guilty of assaulting woman
in Deering Oaks yesterday noon. a
charge Of burglary was dropped. but
police are confident that the youth
is the one responsible for dozen
attempts to breaks within fort
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
$500 Fine and Jail
Portland Rum Case

Portland, Nc, Jan. IA Jail sen
tcnce Of four months and fine Of
S"oo ana costs were given John ST.
.lloSky OF Boston in municipal court
today on liquor charges resultinn
from his capture at the Union sta,
ton last night with four gallons If
nlcohol in his suit case. ono hot
was fired at him by a patrolman ia
fore he stopped an attempt to as
cane ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
New "Y" Secretary at Portland

Portland, Me, Jan. 17--Appoint-
ment Of the Rev. Andrew w. Solandt
Of Chcsire Ct. as county secretary
of the Y. NJ. e. A. was announced to
day. lie will succeed Thomas l..
Coates, who resigned last fall. Mr..
Solandt has been Il pastor of a Ches-
ire church and was ordained into the
ministry three Years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

A telephone call to the Hartford
fire station at 2.45 Saturday after
noon called the apparatus to the
home of John Burke. Amherst
street, where an oil burner in the
furnace had in some manner become
flooded. The difficulty was soon
remedied and without damage. and
as an expression of appreciation for
the quick response Of the firemen,
Mr.. Burke sent fine box of cigars
to the Hartford fire station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

A recognition party for the new
members of the Augusta Girls Com
munity Club will be held at the club
house this evening. The committee
in charge Of the affair promises an
big surprise to the members as we'll
as an interesting program and a
large gathering of old members is
hoped for in order that the new
members may become speedily ,ac-
Quainted with their fellow members.
Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

books than the one sketched
above? From the old ship model,
beautifully preserved in it's coat of
velvet finish varnish, to the handy
table in a colorful enameloid, the
room bespeaks its ownership.
The walls and ceiling are in a
soft gray old Dutch enamel, the
latter being trif1e lighter in tone.
Tho panels and mantel-piece as
we'll as the floor are finished in
fioorlac. a varnish and stain COM
bined.
, The tiles bring out the glow Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
L. losenh Qelana

The death of L. Joseph Delano oc-
cured suddenly Sunday evening at
mis- home, 5 Maple street. Besides
the wife he is survived by a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Clifford Jewett of this city.
son, Merton l.. of Vassalboro and
three grand children. Funeral ar
engagements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
John ]. Cutler. Lewiston

Lewiston. Me. Jan. 17-John r
Cutler, %. an .employe of the Bates
manufacturing Company for more
tLaG 90 years, died today at his home,
- Bates block. Besides the widow.
he~1eaves three children. Elizabeth
a.. Arthur j., ana James e.. ali Of
Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Mrs. Annie S. Hodeman. Wales

Wales, Ne, Jan. 17-Mrs. Annie s.
Hodgman, 80. widow Of Leonard
Iiodgman died today at the home of
leaves two other daughters. Mrs
George Maxwell of Webster and Mrs.
George Roberts of Wales, and Il son.
Horny. of WOOnsocket Il l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Joseph Guimond, Lewiston

Lewiston. Me-, Jan. 17-Joseph Gut
mond. q. of 76 Oak street, died to-
day at hospital He had been
prosperous farmer here for nearly so
years. He leaves 10 children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

11-One
Entertaining to Spain
15-Violating rules
1S-Dissection of living animals
20-Table land
23-Girrs name
25-Down (prefix)
27-Rounded
2s-Pours by small dro7s
29-Musical note
31-Negation
33-While
S4-Afternoon
37-Measurement Of Length u
Moslem countries
3S-One Of the branches OF COZ
gress (abbr.)
42-Most comfortable
43-Compared with
44-Bone
Along Island (abbr)
46-Musical note
47-To insulate
4S-Wearing away
50-Printers measure
53-Not
55-Energy
57-A great artery
60-Landing place -E
62-Surety
65-From (prefix)
66-The whole
67-An appendage to sometn's
6S-Politics (abbr.)
70-Apart (prefx)
71-Negation
The solution will appear tomor0"
, Solution Of yesterdays puzz'"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank all of our kind
friends for their kind help and also
for floral offerings. also the Edwards
Mfg. Co. and their employees for the
floral offerings.
MRS. DELVINA PEILLECX AND
CHILDREN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

The combination chemical truck
from the Hartford fire station was
called out on the Church Hill road
at 1890 Sunday evening for CHM
ney fire at the Rollins place. Three
chamicals were used to eXtinguish
the blaze and there was no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
LOCAL NOTICE

zone on Dick" by the Ladies So
ciety of Riverside Drive. North Par
ish school Thursday evening. Musi-
cal program. Benefit North Parish
school. jan19dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. w. =. Berry, who has been
confined to her home on State street
for the past two weeks by Illness,
is much improved and will soon be
able to be out Of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

Leland Stacy. boys work secretary
of the Augusta Y. NJ. c. A., will at
tend a meeting of the state Associa :
tion of Boys Work Secretaries. which
is to be held at the Auburn Y. NJ. c.
A. today. This Is the first meeting
of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

". II. Martin of this city. The
pages are Is feet long and so inches
wide. The fifty fourth page has
been completed. Pictures and news
items on all subjects are preserved.
Martin has worked on the book
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

Deputy sheriffs on Sunday night
searched an automobile on Sand Hill
which they had reason to believe
liquor but found nothing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
NATIONAL. Nome

Officer of the day. Captain John
j. Mooney.
Frank l.. Haseltinc has returned
from few days visit with friends
in Boston.
Iva Bicknell Post, No. 90 will
hold special meeting Tuesday eve
ming To initiate candidates.
the Sunday evening concert was
very good and largely attend, d.
Messrs. Tarasino and Witham rem
dercd pleasing trumpet duet.
George T. Heating has been grant
Cd Il furlough to visit relatives in
Lewiston.
The remains Of the late Samuel
Reardon have been sent To Buffers,
n. H.. for burial. The son, Gilman
Eeardon being at the Branch Satur-
day to make the necessary arrange
ncntS.
The hours OF the club house have
tcen changed as follows: Week days
the place will he open from s A. NJ.
to i. NJ. and on Sundays from
to L. NJ, with all privileges each
day.
James Lynch has returned from
foston. where ne went on pass to
visit relatives.
Albert i. Nealey returned Satur-
day from Il furlough to visit relatives
in Lowell.
The moving picture program for
this week will be. Monday, Mac
Marsh. Carol Dcmpster and Ivor
\pre r. in The White Rose" with
Il sn' ltlight and Gump Comedy;
"wednesday, Viola rana in "rhe So
cal Code" with an Aesop Fable AMI
rnneCN; and Friday, Betty Compson
in The Stranger" with a patne.
News ana COMEDY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Horizontal

Horizontal
depicted i'll colors
Central European states that
are always in trouble
lS-Curdling
14-And (French)
l6-To become weary
11-Above
lS-One of the Southern states
(abbro
19-Part Of some chairs
21-The (French, masc)
c2-Within
2%-Wine in French
24-Plant germ
2G-Toward
2S-Like (suffix)
29-Third son of Jacob
3O-Prussian city
S2-Moved rapidly
34-French city
35-Mineral spring
Gan animal that clings to
tree with feet and tail
39-Tree
40-Personal pronoun
4l-Till sale (abbr.)
42-Superlative suff1x
44-Eye doctor
4-To chill
49-Remains
51-Nothing
52-Instrument (abbr.)
54-An Asian kingdom
55-Defender Of the Faith (abbr)
66-South America (abbr1
5S-A medley
59-Tavern
6O-Italian river
oi-Siberian gulf
o3-Goddess of Dawn
64-For example (abbr.)
65-Melodies
67-To ensnare
69-Chemical symbol for nickel
1O-Risk for gain
IA proposition to be proved
e3-Air craft
Vertical
Suits
Entertaining to tsuffx)
3-No
4-Caudal appendage
5-IIeron
G-Expected
7-Sheep's talk
S-Garret
9-king Of beasts
10-Hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

% years and placed in it ma's IN
collected from tie SO states III
he has lived. The book is class IN.
into sections devoted to wal othet
letics. politics, art, crime anu
subjects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

You will hnd no panels in the hot
toms or sides Of bottles containing
Bakers Flavoring Extracts. The
bottles are full measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
Worlds Biggest Scrap Book

Tacoma. Wash, Jan. 16 CA. PD-
w nat Is believed to be the largest
scrap book in the world is kept bv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

Headaches from Slight Colds
Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets
relieve the Headache by curing the
Cold. A Safe and Proven Remedy.
The box bears the signature Of L.
w. Grove. 30c.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

except that which does good to 9TH
ers or yourself" you will have said
all there is to say on the subject of
thrift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

The Ladies' Whist Club met Sat
urday evening with Mrs. J. NJ. Towle.
Supper was serve at 6 o'clock fol-
lowed by cards. The prizes were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19
John ii. Miller

The death OF John II. Miller oc-
CURED i'll the hospital here Friday
night. lie was born in Augusta. 81
years ago. He enlisted in the 1th
Unassigned Me, at Augusta. oct. -.
18Th and was discharged there July
u, lN''. He came to the Home from
Portland, Aug. %. 1924 The flu
neral will be held at TO-, Wcdnes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

A glimpse Of the possibilities of
color is given In this chair so
charmingly decorated with paint
Done in rich red with a delicate
design In black make the piece q
striking feature Of the room, the
particular flower design illustrated
being highly decorative and always
good. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-19

HAT room could have
about it more the at
mosphere Of a place for
a man to secret himself
ammo bic trNpb;os