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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29
Farewell Party

Tuesday evening Mrs. Marion Oddly
entertained a. company of IA ladies
in honor of Miss Ruby Nedeau and
Miss Ernestine Laney, who are soon
to leave town for Boston, where they
ARE to be employed for the winter.
The house was decorated in Hal
lowe'en fashion and the guests en-
tered by a dark passage leading
throug dimly lighted walks and al
ieys to q room occupied by witch
who revealed the futures Of the
guests.
Cards furnished the entertainment
the first prize, beautiful silver
bracelet, bein gwon by Mrs. Earl
Curtis, and the BOBBY gift, a Hal
lowe'en toy, won by Georgianna He
bert. After the game the guests as
sembled in the beautifully decorated
dining room where refreshments
were served. A very pleasant even-
ing was enjoyed by all present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29
HARTLAND
Perkins Richards

Solomon Perkins and Mrs. Lila
Richards of Hartland were quietly
married by z. A. Weber. Justice Of
the peace. Sunday. october rs. The
groom is so years of age, the bride 60.
They will reside in Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29
w. c. T. U. Meeting

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union held its regular monthly
meeting at the home Of Miss Cert
rude Weston on Tuesday afternoon.
In the absence Of the president, Mrs.
Mabel Judkins. the vice president,
Mrs. Margaret Goodrich, presided.
The program for the afternoon con-
sisted Of data and readings relative
to the enforcement of the 18th
amendment of the Constitution.
There was a good attendance and 9.
helpful and pleasant hour was passed.
The meeting was planned by q COM
rnittee consisting Of Miss Gertrude
Weston, Mrs. Winona Homsted, Mrs.
Gerrie Weller, Mrs. Emma Williams
and Mrs. Grace Smith. Refresh
ments were served by the committee.
The>next meeting will be held Mo-
yember "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29

C. e, Norcross at their home on
Academy street.
Linwood burbank was weekend
guest at the home of Frank Maxim
in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29

hogan and called on her niece. NM
Birdena Conant.
Hunters are returning with dsr
on their running boards. the snrg
making tracking fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29
Can You Beat II?

Three old maid sisters live On
farm in the West. and all OF tnsl.
are toothless. They bought one pap
of false teeth and whichever , Guy
comes to town to do the tradins
wears them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29

BOBBED HAIR looks wonderful
with the tiny tint of Golden Clint
Shampoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29
Halloween Party
rryout. xigh school Play

Tryout for THE Charm School"
which 10 to be presented by the senior
class Of Skowhegan High school some
time in December, were held yesterday
noon. Walter Cleveland of Coventry,
VT, plans to arrive around November
Is to start rehearsals for the play.
The following cast was selected: Elise
Benedotti, Volida King:H Miss Hays.
Mildred Lancaster; Miss Curtis, Mar
jorie Tozier; Sally Boyd, Abbie Stinch-
field: Muriel Doughty, Edna Petty;
Ethel Spelvin, Anna Turcotte; Alex
Mercier. Alma Vernier: Lillian STAFF
ford, Evelyn Chase; Madge Kent, En-
fly Palmer; Charlotte Gray, Florence
Jones; Dotsie. Katharine Ianey;
Austin Devans, Frederick Burrill; Da-
vid Mckenzie. John .Dionne; George
Boyd, Winthrop Morrell: Jim Simp-
kins, Leonard Parkes; Tim Simpkins,
John Allen; Homer Johns, Lionel Fos-
ter; SNOWFALL, Arthur Gilblair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29
PITTSFIELD

Mrs. Annie Canny of Aroostook
county is In town, the guest Of
friends.
A. E. Hubbard of Lynn, Mass,
was q business caller in town Tues
day, leaving later for Dover-Fox-
croft.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Gage and
Mrs. Averill, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins Morrill,, have
returned to their home in South
Portland.
port on business Tuesday.
George G. Cunningham of Patten,
who has been visiting friends in
town. left Tuesday. for a visit in
Bangor. -.,,, ..
Mrs. Ernest Coitart and Mrs. H1r-
old Healey were in Brewer, Tues
day. where they attended a Halo
we'en party at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Coltart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29
Linda Vickery Jordan

Linda V. Jorlan. aged 76. widow
of the late Cyrus Jordan, died at
the Trull hospital. Biddeford, Sat-
urday-Oct. "a, after a long illness.
Mrs. Jordan was born in Unity,
May Is. 1S49. the daughter of the
late Nelson and Isabella Vickery.
For several years both Mr.. and
Mrs. Jordan were on the teaching
force of Maine Central Institute,
Mrs. Jordan resigning in 1876,
Mrs. Jordan's home was In Ocean
Park for 25 years, where she was
closely associated with and active in
the Ocean Park Association and all
Its allied interests. She is survived
by one son, Ray v. Jordan of Ocean
Park, and one brother, c, Z. Wick
cry of Pittsfield. The funeral sery-
Ices were held at Porter Memorial
hall. Ocean Park, October n. at 10
o'clock A. NJ. and the bodv was
sought to Pittsheld and placed be-
SIDE that of her late husband in
Pittsfield Village cemetery.
Mrs. Walter McCausland OF Lam
cey street was in Rumford Fails
tuesday, where she was called to
attend the funeral services of her
sister, Mrs. Addie Siddell.
SAhaiu I1eHTy OF the local milk
plant of d. Whiting and Son left
wednesday morning for Cambridge
Vt. where he will be manager of the
u. Whiting and Sons plant there.
Mrs. Charles Henry, who recentlv
mad her tonsils removed at the r
M. G. hospital in Bangor. is con.
valescent at the home OF Mr.. and
MRS. George Stillman on Nichol
street and Mr.. Henry, who has been
with her the past week, has returned
Ernest Smiley passed the week-
Emu with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
charles Smiley, Grove street re.
turning to Portland, Monday. where
ne has a position.
clarence l.. Fogg and FLOYD Lam
caster left Tuesday for Bath. where
they plan to enlist in the navy.
MRS: Mary Sullivan, who has been
COOK for DR.. and Mrs. C. J. Strong
at Stronghold, Great Moose Pond
this season, left Tuesday for her
nome In Worcester, Mass.
: The teachers in the public schools
IN town left Wednesday afternoon
for Portland, where they will attend
the Maine Teachers Convention.
J. J. Kelley of Boston was a bust
ness caller in town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29
Channa of Train Schedule

The change Of time on the Maine
Central affecting Skowhegan and
which goes into effect next Sunday.
Is as follows: Arrive week days: 7.25
A. M; 11.45 A. NJ; s p. M; Sunday
at 1850 A. M. Leave TAO A. M;
1925 p. NJ. 2.15 p. NJ; Sunday 2.10
P. NJ.
1t will also be of interest to Show
hogan business men to know that the
Pine Tree Special service has been
extended to Waterville, making 1t
possible to leave that city at $40 A..
NJ. and arrive in Boston at 1910 A.
NJ. Leaving Boston at 40 p. M. and
arriving in Waterville at $50 r. M.
IT Is probable that many local people
will be greatly benefited by this SER
vice,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29

At the Girl Scout melting held at
the home of Miss Edna Petty on AL
der street, Mrs. Perley S. Turner
was elected as the new captain. Mrs.
Allie Preble, the retiring captain, was
presented with an ivory perfume
holder Mrs. Clement Downs, a for
mer captain of the scouts, was also
present. After short business
meeting lunch was served. At the
next meeting, which will be held at
the high school building next Tues
day, ten new members will be voted
upon.
Thomas Dionne has purchased the
farm home of William E. Andrews on
the DR.. Mann road. He will not oc-
cupy the premises for the present.
Halloween Party
The annual Halloween party given
by the First Philathea class Of the
Federated church to the inmates of
the women's reformatory, was held
at the institution last evening with
the following program: Song, Miss
Edna Petty; reading, Mrs. George
Petty: violin duet. the Misses Pris-
ella Lord and Charlotte Gates; ac-
companied by Miss Murfel Cover;
reading, Mrs. Florence Huntington.
At the completion Of the program,
Halloween games were enjoyed. The
refreshments consisted Of ice cream
and cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-29


Considerable interest prevailed at
the Skowhegan High school on Tues
day a. the time drew near for the
closing Of the contest for the sub
scriptions Of the Curtis Publishing
Co. The contest ended at the recess
period, with the Meteors, under the
direction Of Helen Groder and James
Blunt, the winners. Their total num-
her of subscriptions was 102. The
Comets under Lionel Foster and
Ivanetta Newton were close seconds.
Clayton Chronlxite Of the Meteors
turned in 20 subscriptions. the largest
number by any one pupil.
Christmas Club
The Christmas club held their reg
-Ilar meeting Tuesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. John Mitchell on
Main street. The afternoon was
passed in lacking puff which will
be sold, and the money will be used
to bring Christmas cheer to those
who are in need of it. There was a
good attendance, with several guests.
After the work was finished
bountiful picnic supper was served.
The next regular meeting will be held
with Mrs. l.. G. Trafton in two
weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
MANY APPEAR
BEFORE LOCAL,
POLICE JUDGE

Harry Mendel, charged with a
violation of the city ordinance pro-
hibiting stores from doing business
on Sunday. was in the police court
this morning before Judge White
law, who reserved decision in the
case until tomorrow morning at 8
o oclock.
The city ordinance provides that
punishment for such an offense
may range from minimum fine of
$40 to Il maximum of $500.
1t is claimed that Mendel sold
groceries to a party on Sunday of
this week.
j. Shimara, charged with viola
tiOn of the liquor law, was fined
$500, which was paid. Shimara
pleaded guilty to the offense and
was warned by the court that an
other visit to the police court would
result in more stern measures.
On charges of drunkenness Miller
Gotta was fined $25; Tomas Romero,
$50; and Rafael Mendibles, $50.
r. G.. Pennington, charged with
vagrancy, was given a sentence of
six months in Jail, execution be-
ing suspended upon condition that
the accused remain away from El
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Taxes
Should Be Saved
Says Richardson
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 24.-Friend
w. Richardson today announced he
would resist all attempts of legisla-
tors to spend the money to be paid
the state by the Southern Pacific
and Santa Fe railroads after four
years of litigation.
1.-The state should be prepared
for rainy day just like a sensi-
bic individual the governor said,
in giving out the following state
ment:
Fortunately, the state has a
large surplus. | hear many plans
to dissipate this surplus but none to
preserve it. To save up for a rainy
day seems to have entered the minds
of but few of our statesmen. Sem
sible individuals prepare for emerg-
encies but now that the state has
a surplus due to the economies prac-
ticed the past two years, the news
papers are full of plans of the spend
thrifts to dissipate the amount and
again leave the state bankrupt
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
WHAT'S DOING

Dixie Handicap" at Valley
theater tonight.
spirit of the u. S. A." at
Tulane theater tonight.
I'm Every Woman's Life
at Palace theater tonight.
knights of Columbus dance
tonight, st. Mar9's hall.
Literature Section of Ten
Thousand Club meets tonight at
home Of Mrs. Ross r. Hickcox.
Night school at high school
tonight.
Bankers Institute meets to-
night.
I. v. CommanGery No. 81
meets tonight.
knights of Pythias meet to-
light.
Rov Scout Court of Honor to-
night, Elks hall,
Christian Science lecture at
Wilson school tonight, 500 p. M.
Date Growers meetings to-
morrow Swuun and Son ranch,
$50 to 1880 p. m; Bill Roy
date gardens 1880 to $3.50 p. III.
Delphian Chapter meets to-
morrow, Club House, 10 a. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Latest Surprise
Sprung Today in
Mitchell Run1pus

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--By 81
vote of five to one, the house air
craft investigating comm;ttee to-
day decided to reopen hearings,
probably Thursday.
The committee S sudden decision
to close its inquiry Saturday was
officially explained by announce
ment of depletion of its funds, all
but 500 of $4,000 appropriation
being reported spent.
An unofficial investigation, fol
lowing charges that the administra-
tiOn called the halt. brought out
that nearly $500 was available for
the committee s expenses. Repre-
sentatiVes Bloom, New York Dem
ocrat, offered to pay the commit
tee s expenses out of his own pock-
1T.
The action of the committee is
unprecedented among recent con-
gressional Investigations and added
to the surprise oeeasioned by the
testimony of Brigadier General
" Billy" M.schell. assistant chief
Of the army aircraft service, against
army officers who opposed his pro-
posal for unification Of the army,
navy and mail flying divisions
Members of the committee differ.
ed as to whether the motion of Rep.
resentative Prall, New York, Demo.
crat, to reopen the hearings includ.
ed the provisions for appearance
before the committee of Secretary
of War Weeks, Admiral Sims and
Admiral w. A. Pullman, retired.
Prall insisted that the unanimous
vote of the committee last week to
subpoena Weeks for examination on
Il press statement relating to the
number of planes the army now has
still requires Weeks to appear.
The La Guardia resolution afford
ing protection to army and navy
officers testifying before congress
sional committees came up in the
military committee today behind
closed doors.
La Gardia made short sette-
ment explaining the purpose of the
measure and the committee then re-
ferred the resolution to the war and
navy departments for an opinion.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
MARKET
LITTLE WEAKER

Owing OF wires being loaded with
quotations, market reports on lettuce
situation were not out in time for
publication in today's Press. This
was largely due to the fact that
yesterday vas holiday and no re-
port was issued then.
To-day 3 market shows evidence
of being slightly weaker with the
New York market selling As at 81
and s. and ~ at 50 and s.. A few
brands brought Is high as $500.
Chieago's market remained firm
with $3.75 and -, the dominating
price on Is.
y. o. b. prices, cash track, FL
Centre were as follows:
Is, s. to $2l0, with n few rs
high rs $50; IS at $50 to $1.60.
with 2 few selling at $l.75. Some
shipments rolled unsold.
Seventy one cars were shipped
from Imperial Valley yesterday, out
Of total of - ears shipped in the
entire country. Todav's loading
called for 81 ears. TO datn, 4lGG
ears of lettuce have left the valley
this season, against 1898 ears
which had rolled at this time last
wear.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
to Be
Called to Help
Mccoy Def ense
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. PA bat
terry of alienists was summoned to
the defense of Kid Mccoy today as
his trial on charges of robbery and
assault to murder was resumed in
superior court.
Defense counsel have subpoenaed
three experts to report on Mccoy s
mental condition, in an effort to
prove he was not normal when he
"shot up the Mors' art shop the
morning after the death of Mrs.
Teresa Mors.
The witnesses, according to
George Shreve, chief defense at
tonev, will testify Mccoy has a
diseased mind, and that an opera
tion is necessary to restore his
sanity.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Congress Today
Senate

Senate
Debates on civil service retire
ment bill.
judiciary committee discusses
Warren nomination.
Couzens committee resumes inves-
tigation of internal revenue bureau.
Finance committee considers rou-
tine business.
Conferees of postal salaries and
rate increase bin meet
Muscle Shoals conferees meet.
House
Considers deficiency appropria-
tion bill.
Military affairs committe eonsid.
ers Laguardia resolution.
Agriculture committee considers
McNary.Haugen bill.
Post office committee considers
cancellation stamp bills.
Public lands committee considers
calendar bills.
Disabled soldiers league invcsti-
cation continues.
Patents committee continues con
sideration copyright bill.
Aircraft committee holds execu-
tive meeting,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
To Reopen Aircraft Probe as Funds Found Sufficient
DAIRY. MEN TO
RECEIVE PRIZES
AT LUNCHEON
Smithson of H0ltville
Gets Cup; Many
Ribbons Given

Dairying will form the chief topic
Of discussion at the weekly luncheon
Of the FL Centre Chamber of Com
merce tomorrow, when prominent
dairy men from the valley will be
awarded prizes won in the dairy
cow competition conducted by the
dairy department of the farm ex-
tension service.
A. H. Smithson Of Holtville will
be presented with the sweepstakes
cup which he won with Il total of
II points. Smithson won first place
in the highest producing purebred
COW class, second place in the high
est producing purebred first calf
heifer class, second place in the
highest producing grade first calf
heifer and second place in the best
five cows in one herd class. Each
first place counted for five points
under the rules of the contest and
second place counted for three
points.
Blue ribbons will be presented to
the winner i'll each class, and red
ribbons to those taking second hon
ors. In all IS ribbons will be pre-
sented.
The cup to be presented to Smith
son was offered by the FL Centre
Chamber of Commerce to stimulate
interest among dairymen in the
work being done by the farm ad-
visor g office to increase the eff
cheney Of the dairying industry. It
is hoped to have Il preventative of
the state dairy department here to
! make the presentations, but in case
this is not possible, Vern DeTar, as
sistant farm advisor, will take care
of this part of the program.
Secretary Carmichael, of the
chamber of commerce, is arranging
an attractive program to coincide
with the topic of the luncheon and
requests that every city resident of
the chamber bring q resident of the
country to the luncheon as a guest.
The success of the dairy cow com
petition has been very gratifying to
all connected with it, DeTar stated
this morning, and it is hoped to
have more entries in q similar COM
petition which will be conducted
this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
L. A.
To Make Long
Trip in Summer
by United Press Lensed Wire

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.- The
United States naval dirigible Los
Angeles will visit Hawaii or Eng
land this summer, after series of
trial trips to Bermuda, Porto Rico
and Panama, Rear Admiral Mof-
fett, head of the naval aeronaut-
les, said today.
Moffet believes the transatlantic
trip to London and return is the
more likely, as it is shorter.
In preparation for this long test,
the Los Angeles, in the next four
months, will conduct series Of trial
flights of increasing length, Moi
felt said. Another voyage to Ber-
muda will be made, starting prob
ably Wednesday, to complete moor
ing mast tests with the tender Pa
toka, at the island, which were frus-
trated Saturday by bad weather.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Society Matron
Drops Dead From
Heart Failure
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24.-Mrs.
Ellen Rowena Elliot, prominent
Pasadena society matron, dropped
dead suddenly while skating on the
ice rink at the Palace De Glace
here last night.
Mrs. Elliot collapsed in the arms
of Alfred Dennis, instructor of
skating. Police sent an ambulance
to the scene and a pulmotor was
applied but failed to ravive her.
Authorities after an examination
pronounced death due to heart dis
ease.
Mrs, Elliot was the divorced wife
Of John V. Elliot, millionaire Of
Pasadena and Covina, She is sur
vived by son, John V. Elliot, Jr.,
and har parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Blossom.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
S. P. EMPLOYE
LOSES LEG IN
TR AIN FALL

Sam Belts employed by the
Southern Pacific Company as u
bridge man, met with a painful ac-
cident this morning at Cocopah,
station on the California Rail-
way, when he slipped while alight-
ing from Il train, the wheels of II
car passing over his right leg, am
putating it just below the knee.
Workmen nearby gave the injured
man temporary relief until the
westbound morning train arrived,
when he was placed aboard and
taken to this city. The train was
met by b. Il. Lemons ambulance,
and the injured man was taken to
the FL Centre hospital, whore it
was reported that he is resting COM
fortably, though weak from the
shock of the accident.
No additional information regard
ing Belts or the details of the ae-
cident was available ut the local
office of the Southern Pacific.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Former Champion
On Witness Stand
I'm Stokes Trial

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Frank Hub
ert, negro writer, who was indicted
with w. +. ID. Stokes, but who was
granted a separate trial when the
New York hotel man was held on
charges of conspiriRg to defame the
character of his wife, Helen Elwood
Stokes, is to take the stand tomor-
row and tell of his part in the at-
tempt to give Stokes freedom by
blackening his former wife's repu-
tation
Hubert s presence in court was
objected to yesterday while Jack
johnson, colored, former heavy
weight boxing champion, was on the
stand. Defending attorneys did
not want to hear the testimony Of
the former pugilist, who lent color
and comedy to the sordid court
hearing.
The trial was recessed today 70
give the jurors chance TO vote In
the municipal election.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
SEVERE QUAKE
UP IN ALASKA

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb. "a
Anchorage suffered from severe
earthquake shock which appeared
more or less general in southern
Alaska in the vicinity of the Alaska
railroad.
The quake came yesterday in two
separate movements, at ILL p. M.
The disturbance was of about 90 see
onds duration.
Patients in the Anchorage hospi-
tai were shaken from their beds,
while reports were made of dishes
broken and clocks stopped.
Word from Seward said the quake
broke water pipes and toppled
chimneys there. Disturbances were
felt at various points along the
Alaskan railroad Tho cable be-
tween Seward and Valdez was
broken.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
NOMINATION OF
WARREN GIVEN
SENATE'S O. K.

WASHINGTON, Feb, 24.-The
nomination Of Charles b. Warren Of
Michigan TO be attorney general
was ordered favorably reported by
the state judiciary cOmmitte today
by n vote Of nine to four.
Until few days ago polls had in
dicated Il majority of the commit,
tee opposed the nomination. Roll
call was not made public. 1t is re-
ported that the negative votes were
cast by Senator Borah, Idaho, Re
publican; Walsh, Montana, Demo
erat; Ashurst, Arizona, Democrat,
and Reed, Missouri; Democrat.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
125 Nabbed In
Cleanup In L. A,
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24.-Ap-
proximately 125 men and women
were rounded up in police raids the
past "a hours in the opening drive
of a cleanup campaign of Los An
geles underworld.
Scores Of gambling joints, dope
dens and resorts were raided bv the
Officers under direction Of Detec-
tive Captain Davis, and all suspi-
Gious characters taken to the station
for questioning.
I Charges ranging from mauufac.
ture and possession of liquor to
contributing to delinquency of min
ors were preferred against the pri-
soners.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Orphans
Will to Figure
In Death Probe

CHICAGO. Feb. 24.-The will of
William NJ. MeClintock, last possess
or of the "fatal McClintock for
tune" will be introduced as evi-
deuco in the inquest into the emil
lioNaire orphan s. death, Chief JUS
tice Harry Olson of the Chicago
municipal court announced today,
Young MeClintock S will, leaving
the bull; of his huge estate to Will
liam D. Shepherd, his foster father,
was drawn up by Shepherd himself,
he said. The only other benefi-
ciary is Miss Isablle Pope, beautiful
society girl, whom the boy was to
have married.
The inquest is to be resumed to-
morrow.