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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
Regular Meeting b. P. W. Club

The regular meeting/of the B. p
w. club will be held in the club
rooms Thursday evening, November
"a at 7.30 o'clock. The usual bust
ness viii be transacted. The pro-
gram committee has been at work
on the Years calendar and the
chairman of the committee, Miss
Margaret Chase. will have some IN
teresting announcements to make
at this time. Miss Blanche Jewett
will give her report of the national
convention in Portland which she
was unable to give earlier in the
season because of illness. The must
cal program for the evening is in
charge Of Arlene Burnor and Flora
Cowett and will consist of the fol-
lowing numbers: Piano trio, Esther
Jenkins, Henrietta Page and Bertha
Norton; vocal solo, Joseph Fluet, ac-
companied by his SOM A6olph Fluet,
and a violin solo by Alvina Tur-
cote, accompanied by her sister,
Miss Corinr1e Turcotte. The speaker
of the evening is Miss Harriet L..
Marble, a new member of the club
who will speak on the American
Girl in the Philippines. Miss Mar
BILE has recently returned from
there where she served as teacher
of music for the past eight years.
She certainly knows her subject
thoroughly and will have much of
interest to tell the club members.
Refreshments will be served by a
committee composed of Mona Jones,
and Mrs. Katie Smith which will be
followed by a social hour,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

visiting her daughter and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cameron.
Rev. Alexander Henderson returned
Sunday from Easton. Penn, where he
has been teaching at school of re-
ligious education.
Miss Mary ST. Hilafre was week.
end guest of Miss Gertrude Patiente
in Waterville.
Eugene Jewell was In Portland,
Saturday, on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Clark were in
East Vassalboro, Sunday, where they
visited her mother. Mrs. Alouzo Ham
lin.
Mrs. Ray Carter has returned from
woodfords, where she has been visit
ing her cousin and wife, DR.. and Mrs.
Charles Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

of 1884, and has been identified with
many manufacturing and publishing
projects, principally in New York
state. In spite of his many bust
ness interests he has found time to
devote himself to public affairs and
has been mayor of Auburn for three
terms, member of the board of edu-
cation of his home city two different
periods of six and three years, re-
spectively; member of the Public
Service Commission for the second
district; forest, fish and game COM
missioner of New York states; chair
man of the New York Commission
on Prison Reform, as well as serv-
ing as delegate to the Democratic
National Convention in 1896, the
Monetary Conventions of 1897 and
1898. He was candidate for lieuten-
ant -governor of New York on the
Independent ticket in 1898.
He is a writer of note and the
author of books on prison reform
and papers on various subjects.
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That is as 1t should be. But to
keep them from burning out their
energies they need a tactful word
of advice that win help them dir
ect their real ambitions toward the
more mature period when they viii
have attained their growth and
their strength.
young men and women in the
college age can stand rigorous
training far better than boys and
girls four or five years younger.
The most rapid period Of growth
is usually between twelve and six
teen years. The heart at this time
is doing an uphill job. so to speak,
and care must be taken not to add
any extra strain. There has to be
some competition in sports to give
them zest but the spirit OF rivalry
should be subordinated to the gen.
eral love Of the game.
Impress upon girls and boys
that the way to build up a power
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full physique is to regulate the car
lier activities to the point where
they aid in the body's development
but do not make demands upon ii
beyond its very limited strength
IN those years. Athletics so far, asI
they provide an enjoyable way oil
getting exercise in the open air.
are excellent for boys and girls
men and women-of all ages. But
the heart must always be consid-l
cred.
There is more heart trouble
among children of school and hieh
school age than is generally real.
lied. Through wise living nour-
ishing food and plenty Of time
spent in the open air-boys and
girls can do much to overcome
many heart impairments. On the
other hand. there is a risk Of the
heart being permanently weakened
if there is an undue strain put up-I
on it during adolescence"
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No One to Father
fcontinued from Page One)

warden for one year, il everything is
satisfactory, and in the meantime
the commissioners will give the mat
ter of finding a successor their con-
sideration.
Mr.. Osborne is wealthy and wants
to demonstrate his system of prison
MANAGEMENT. He is manufacturer
Of extensive experience, and from
this and his conduct of shops and
supervision of employment at both
Sing Sing and the Naval prison may
have some suggestions to make as
to improving the shop system at the
Thomaston prison.
The offering of the office Of war
den to Mr.. Osborne may be said to
be free from any political sfgnifi-
canoe, for Mr.. Osborne is a Demo-
crat, and the members of the Prison
Commission are Republicans. But
Mr.. Osborne has been an opponent
Of Tammany Hall, the Democratic
buIwark Of New York, and it was
while he was warden at Sing Sing
that Tanmany politicians brought
charges against him alleging perjury
and neglect of duty. and when the
case came to trial the case was dis
missed by Tammany judge with
out taking the testimony of the de-
Tense, the judge declaring that 1t was
a disgrace to the State OF New York
that the case was ever brought
Mr.. Osborne has been heard in adj
dresses in Portland on several occa-
sions, speaking here during his ten
ure of Office as commandant of the
Naval prison at Kittery and on two
or three other occasions. During his
visit to Maine on Nov. 10, 1924, he
paid a visit to the State Prison and
after inspecting the prison took &C.
casion to compliment the prisoners
on their behavior. On his recent
visit to Maine, during which he was
in conference with Governor Brew
ster and Council and the Prison
Commission. he also filed a speak
ing engagement at Waterville on the
evening of Nov. 3, and on Nov. g ad-
dressed q meeting Of the faculty and
students Of Bowdofn College and
citizens of Brunswick In Memorial
Hall at the college.
The Mutual Welfare League,
self governing body of the prisoners,
instituted and successfully carried
out by Mr.. Osborne in Sing Sing and
later at the Naval Prison, has been
the topic of many entertaining and
informing addresses here and else
where by Mr.. Osborne. His system
Of management has been introduced
in many prisons and jails through
out the country.
Mr.. Osborne is a native OF Auburn,
N. Y, a graduate of Harvard, class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

Z Bows, as we'll as girls. In their
early teens who have athletic am
bitions must be carefully guarded
by both parents and athletic in
structors and kept from making
any undue demands. upon their
hearts. This is the counsel OF DR..
Chester r. Brown, Of Newark. N.
y. Strongly in favor Of sports for
the youth of both sexes, as well
las for men and women who would
keep some qualities a the spring
time of life. he holds that boys and
lgirls will be better athletes few
years hence il they do not over
tax their strength between fourteen
and eighteen.
Boys and girls of athletic
tastes are likely to have. in their
early teens, ambitions beyond their
strength to realize" says DIR.
Brown. who is associate medical
director of the Prudential Insur-
iance Co. ''It is the age when they
view everything in the superlative.
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Fencing Keeps
British Women
Fit and Trim

London. Nov. 21-(AP)-American
women opposed to excess flesh and in
search of means to retain an attrac-
tive figure might follow. the example
of those English women who believe
fencing keeps them graceful and
slender as well as healthy.
The Professional Women's Physical
Culture Club, just organized here,
made fencing one of the principal ex-
ercises. The idea is not to develop
the Amazonian type of woman, with
bullying muscles and large wrists and
ankles, but to ensure the health and
figure of women who have to remain
most of the day in sitting position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
READFIELD

EAST-The L. S. c. was very
pleasantly entertained at the home
of Mrs. w A. Bourne, Wednesday.
A bountiful dinner was served.
Several visitors were present. Next
melting will be held with Mrs. Mabel
Gordon.
Mrs. Abbie Wiley NJ NoYridgewock
who has been the guest for several
days of Mrs. Alice Mace, returned
home, Tuesday.
Several from here attended the
Sunday School Convention at Read
field Depot, Thursday.
The East Readfield school closed
Friday, after a very successful term
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

taught by Miss Hazel Trask of sid.
ney. Amos Newman was not absent
during the term and Nelson Berry
was not absent or tardy. 81.
Miss Annie Gordon, who has been
visiting relatives in Auburn. has re-
turned home.
The entertainment and pie social
given Wednesday evening was a
great success. Nearly s27 was taken.
Much hard work was shown on the
Fart of the. teacher and pupils, also
friends of the school, who took part
in the comedy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Williams and
son, Burton of Mt. Vernon. were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E.
Mace.
Summer Trask was a very success
full hunter, Monday, shooting q fine
buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
Americans Lose
Popularity Abroad

Genoa, Nov. % (AP)-Once famous
for his tendency to give lavish. ex-
cessive gratuities, the American
tourist in Europe during the last
year or two has fallen SO far from
grace in the eyes of the horde of
European underlings, who must live
by tips, as to earn a reputation for
miserliness.
So confirmed is the new verdict.
according to Mario Signorini. of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

Friday at $50 a parish supper was
served at the Federated church. The
committee was under the direction
of Chairman Sewell Curtis, assisted
by Willis Porter, Ira Norton and Il.
E. Greenwood. The supper consist
ed of oyster stew, crackers, pickles,
doughnuts. fancy crackers and cof-
fee. The attendance was large ana
all present pronounced the stew OF
the finest quality, and expressed great
appreciation of the work of Mr.. cur
tbs and his helpers.
Saturday evening Leon Smiley,
LORENZO Thompson and Howard
Fairfield returned from hunting
trip in northern Maine and Canada.
They brought one deer with them.
Mrs. John Symons is passing a
few days with her daughter. mrs
Harold Dempsey of Dennisvliie,
The young men COMPOSING the
class of Sunday school taught by
LYLE Moore enjoyed an oyster stew
supper at the vestry Saturday even
ing.
The Boy Scouts held their first
meeting of the year, Friday even
ing at the Community House. AL
the business meeting there was q
general talk on scout matters ana
MANS were made for the coming
wear. After this there was a drlli,
various scout tests were practiced
and games were played. Percy
Turner has been chosen leader with
John Jenkins and Mr.. Maitland
assistants.
The High School celebration In
Railroad Square, Saturday evening
attracted large crowd OF towns
people, The immense bonfire ana
school cheers were much enjoyed.
Miss Doris Humphreys gave a
small whist party at her home on
Mt. Pleasant avenue, Friday even
ing. The first prize was won by
Miss Ruth Vi1es and the consolation
prize went to Mrs. Virginia Burk-
hart. Light refreshments were
served,
The regular meeting of Russell
Relief Corps was held Friday after
noon. It was expected that the
regular inspection would be held but
it was necessary to postpone this
The next meeting will be held in
December when the election of Off
GERS will take place.
Friends of Allan StinchfieId, who
is selling. maps with headquarters
in Brunswick, Georgia, will be in
terested to know that he was given
an opportunity to visit Miami, Fla,
for several days by the Hudson
Essex Company. The trip was made
by automobile.
The next regular meeting of the
grange will be held Wednesday,
Nov. %, at Grange Hall. The subject
win be For What are we Thank
ful?" This will be Past Masters
night. They will fill the chairs and
have charge of the program.
Stillman Holmes of Main street,
who was injured last Friday evening
is improving. Mr.. Holmes was
pruning some trees In the yard of
the house occupied by Archie Giles
just short distance from Mr..
Holmes own house. While working
about II feet from the ground he
fell striking his shoulder against an
axe. Quite an ugly cut was inflicted
J in his. shoulder besides the bruises
which he received from the fall. His
| daughter, Miss Beatrice Holmes, a
nurse who is employed at Madison
was summoned to care for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

cling about England, is the finest
in the country. 1t consists usually of
II coaches of the Pullman type, and
two engines are employed to draw it.
Running always as special, the
train generally is on nonstop sched-
ule. Full speed is never maintained
after nire or ten p. NJ, so that the
motion may be reduced to a minimum
and not disturb the slumbers of their
majestfes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
COMING EVENTS

Nov. 26-Thanksgiving Day.
Dec. Golden Rule Sunday.
Dec. 4-6-State of Maine annual Boys
Conference, Portland
Dec. City election, Rockland.
Dec. Especial referenda election,
anti-daylight saving time and milk
grading laws.
Dec. S-10-Maine State Grange, Ban
gor.
Lewiston on question, "Resolved
That the United States Enter the
World Court"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
Card Of Thanks

Peter Leakos, proprietor OF the
new confectionery and ice cream
parlor at the junction of Water and
Russell streets desires to express his
appreciation and thanks to the citi-
zens of Skowhegan for their presence
and patronage at his opening Sat
urday afternoon and evening. There
will be other forms of entertainment
for his patrons during the coming
season and he assures them of his
intent to-carry only high grade goods
served by competent and courteous
clerks!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
POULTRY SHOWS

Nov. 24-26-Poultry Show. Farming
ton.
Dec. 1-3-Freeport Poultry Show.
Dec. S-11--Maine State Poultry Show,
Portland.
Dec. 15-lS-Bangor Poultry Show,
Bangor.
Dec. 29-Jan. South Berwick Poul-
try Show. South Berwick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
LOCAL, NOTICE

SIMPSONS Drug Store is having
toilet goods specialist, Miss M. r.
Bourgoin. who represents the Cara
Nome line. Telephone for a free
facial appointment for week of No.
vember % Nov. 23d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
Back at Work, With No
Thought Of Piles!

Forthose who do manual labor,
piles are outof the question: what
apity all men do not know exactly
what to do with pilesi Don't you
suffer pain, or a lay-of on account
of them! Do this:
Go to any druggist in any town, and get
a sixty-cent box of Pyramid pile suppose
tories. They always work wonders-with
piles in any form-and the man who sells them
to you will tell you so. How soothing i is; you
feel it at once; pain let's up. Men and women
who haveitching, bleeding. tender pileswill bless
the name Pyramid from the moment they first
use lit 90 cents a box.
All you need say to your druggist is "Pyrs-
mid" Or, you may have free box plainly
wrapped, byjust sending your name and address
to Pyramid Drug Co, 500 Pyramid Bldg,
Marshall, Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

To Cure q Cold in Onespay
TAKE Laxative BROMO QUININE
Tablets. The Safe and Proven REM
edy. (The First and Original Cold
and Grip Tabet.) Signature of e.
w. Grove on the box. SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
HEARINGS AND MEETINGS Al
STATE HOUSE

Dec .22-ChristmaS tree at 2 p. M. in
hall OF Representatives for Kennebec
county children in custody of State
Board of Charities and Corrections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
EVERYBODY
fears
YOlIRCoucH

-and so should you, for II -
often infectious and dangerous to.
those around you.
A safe and agreeable way TO
Felisvs coughs Is to take PER-
TUSSIN, which has been used
for twenty years in the successful
treatment Of all types Of harsh or
painful eoughs-evsnthe mostse-
we're. PERTUSSINis entifelyfrss
from dope" or harmful drugs,
yetit brings quick relief BY helping
Nature to sxpel the sticky phlegm
that often clogs the air passages
Sold BY all druggists in lasgs
and small bottles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
John Doe

Saturday morning, John Doe. the
little urchin that was left on the
Convent steps in the early summer,
was taken i'll and died Saturday ev-
ening. ! This child was being cared
for at the expense Of the state In
the home of Walter Harvey OF Bige-
low Hill. The remains were brought
to the undertaking rooms of Thomas
Lord and today are being sent to
Augusta to- be buried by the state.
No clue has been found as to the
identity Of the child.
Mrs. Chas. Burnor, who has been
in Springfield for several weeks at
the home Of her son, arrived hofe
Sunday. She was met In Portland
by her husband.
Miss Evelyn st. Ledger, who is
training for a nurse at the Child
ren's Hospital In Portland, visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. st
Ledger over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23
The Walters
Secret!

''I've received fve-dollar tips for this
little tip to patrons. dts secret cary
right in my pocket, and it let's folks eat
anything. I've told dyspeptics to order
rich foods and top EN- off with pasty;;
Then give 'em little tablet and send
EN- away smilingp'
Ailments like dyspepsia, indigestion,
sour stomach-are not caused BY what
you eat. Give your digestive system
little scientific help. And eat what you
like! Yes, even doughnuts; baked beans;
dishes cooked with onions. Stuart's dys-
pepsia tablets give your stomach the aisd.
line it needs-and that's all there is to "
Eat your FIJI, and don't fear aeidity, ga,
or distress in any form! :,
Men and women of every age, IN al
walks of life, have sworn by Stuart s-'ol
more than thirty years. Pleasant, harm
less, and they do the srork.
Your First Box FREE!
Any druggist in the land has StuaFts
dyspepsia tablets. A big boxis only 6Oc-
they are less than a penny apiece! %,
why suffer? Get a 25c metal box q
-Stuart's for the pocket-and keepit hlled.
One box free if you write the F. A. Stuart
Company, Dept. H, Marshall, Mich.
STUA r rs
DYSPE PSlA
IA 81. IS
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Ntrn;cipal Court

Bert Miller and George MOODY
were brought to Slzowhegan Satur-
day from the viciSity of Dead River,
charged with breaking entering and
larceny at camp owneu2 by Mar
shall viles. The arrest was made by
Deputy True Ellis. Both men
claimed Wells Beach as their home.
They were placed in the county jail
awaiting evidence, when q hearing
WIFI be given the men before Judge
Maurice p. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

TRACK MEETS
Nov. al. c. A. A. A. A. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-23

The Annie M. Nichols Training
class composed of ladies OF the Me-
thodist church holds it semi-month-
Nv meeting this evening in the vestry
OF the church. There will be a six
o'clock supper, after which the IN
itiation OF new members Will take
place. The evening will be socially
passed.
THE next regular meeting Of the
Clementir1e Weston w. C. 4 U. will
be held tomorrow afternoon at D
o'clock at the home of Miss Louise
Coburn.
THE regular meeting Of Sunset
Chapter, No. SO, Order Of Eastern
star. was held Friday evening. After
the business social hour was en-
loved. The next meeting will be
Past Worthy Matrons' and Fast
worthy Patrons night. The past OIL
ticers will work the degree. There
win be a $50 supper arranged oy
Mrs. Kate S. Simpson, Mr.. and MIS-
Mark w. Savage, Mrs. Rose sawyer,
Mr. and Mrs. Leon w. Smiley, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles f. Smith, Mrs. An
yie steward, Mrs. Mary b. Stlncn-
field. Mrs. Virginia 7. Burkhart'
Miss Fay z. Burkhart, Mr.. and MIS-.
Nvron J. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam D. Snow.
DR.. Stanley Cover, with Mrs. Car
ria steward at the piano, leo the
company in singing. Thomas LORD
chairman of finance commlttee pre-
sented the financial needs OF the
church for the coming year ana sup
scriptions were received, ~.
There will be no prayer meeting
on Thursday evening in any OF the
protestant churches, due. to the gn-
ION THANKSGIVING service to be heio
81 the BETHANY church "Wednesday
evening. At this meeting there VIII
he an offering for the RELIEF work
in the Near East. Reverend ID. u.
Nichols will be the principal SPEAK
err of the evening.
On Tuesday evening the Biole
Glass of the Federated church wiz
meet with Mrs. Harry Smith, water
street. =
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hussey were
in town Saturday. Their especiai
business was to call upon Mr.. bus
sey,s cousin, Mrs. Frank Harding OF
Madison, who is a patient at kenne-
bee Valley Hospital.
Last Friday, Albert i Decker OF
Leavitt street entertained fourteen
Of his scfoolmates at his home. inc
evening was passed In games and
stunts. Refreshments Of ice cream,
fancy crackers, cookies, and cands
were served.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-03-02
:: =: The Tangle =:

Don't get too conceited for if you
do ! might change my mind.
A conceited husband is always an
arrogant husband and that is really
worse than Il banal or annoying wife.
Now, however, my dear Walter,
YOU are the first, last and only one
with me. | want to see you so much
that / even look upon Leslie's baby
with petty criticism because that
baby has kept me away from you.
When | come home, dear, ] ann
afraid YOU will get very tired of me
for shall stick around as much as
can. Really your only chance of
being by yourself will be because /
shall have to attend to the shop. l
have left it long while and, of
course, there will be many loose ends
to tie up. Although | didn't realize
it | am sure that some kind of out
side business is good for a married
woman. 1t keeps her away from
her husband in her thoughts as well
as literally away and, sad as this
may seem, both you and | know
that men tire easily of everything
except perhaps their ambitions and
loving women are apt to tire them
quickest of all.
Dear, right here | am going to put
my creed: l shall love you just as
long as you love me and not one
minute after, but as you are loving
me now | am yours, body and soul.
Your wife, RUTH.
Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, Inc.)