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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
OAKLAND

The Sunshine class of the Meth
odist church met with Mrs. w. Z.
Holman, Friday evening, at the par
sonage. After business session and
the study of the lesson there was
a social hour. Refreshments were
served and games were played.
The Woman's Relief Corps OF oak
land offers a prize of 50 in gold to
the member of the Sophomore class
of Oakland High school who writes
the best essay on a subject connected
with patriotism.
The Idlers met Friday evening at
the home of Mrs. ID. NJ. Marshall on
Church street. Auction was PLAYED
and there were three tables. De-
licious refreshments were served.
The Ladies' Social Circle of All
Souls UniversaliSt church Will hold
a public whist party Wednesday att
ernoon in Murray vestry. The reg
ular business meeting of the Circle
will be held at . O'Clock. followed
by the whist party at ) o'clock.
Sarah Sampson Tent, Daughters
of Veterans. will hold their regular
meeting this evening in the Post
rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
HARRINGTON

The program committee of the
Women's Republican Club has de-
cided 10 devote the first part of each
meeting to study of the govern
ment. This will continue through
the first period of their meetings
and for the second period they will
change to a discussion of the con-
stitution. In this work various BIZ
ographies of different men who have
advanced the state of our govern
ment will be studied.
Ice racing has begun on Wilson
lake in Wilton, the first race taking
place Saturday afternoon.
The warrant giving notice of the
annual meeting OF the Pennington
Village Corporation is out. The only
business aside from the election OF
officers and the other regular mat
tiers is to see If the corporation will
vote to buy a hose and ladder truck
for the fire department and to see
il It will vote to install a street light
on Court street extension near the
home OF Elmer Weymouth.
The Pennington Farmers Union
held its annual meeting at Drum
mond hall last Tuesday. Very salts
factory and pleasing reports were
made at this meeting concerning the
financial standing and other matters
pertaining 10 this company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Coolidge Again
Urges World Court

Washington. Jan. 2i.-The admins
tration's stand in favor of America n
participation in the World Court was
reatfirmed today by President Cool
idge in an address delivered at the
White House to delegates attending
the national conference on the causes
and cures of war.
This step the president character
lied as the next move that should be
taken by the United States toward
outlawing war.
He suggested also that the nation
and the world should turn the light
Of more information and better I'M
Outstanding upon the problems Of
diplomacy"
Meantime, the president declared
the United States should in the inter-
est of peace continue its readiness to
associate itself with whatever meas
ures would tend to maintain security
but should avoid the danger OF "a
er-gOvernment.'
II believe that. just as the arma-
ment conference was a timely and con-
vincing cooperation on. the political
side. so the Dawes plan was a similar
" timely and effective effort for reha-
Utilization on the economical side.
II believe that the next step which
we may we'll take is by way of par
ticipation I'm the permanent court OF
international justice. I believe that
with our adherence to that tribunal
for which / earnestly hope. it will
become one medium in which may
gradually be precipitated and crystal
lized a body of international law and
procedure which. by avoiding the dam
gers that would attend the establish
mert of super-government. will ulti-
mately command the respect and APP
probation of the worlds public opinion
and the cooperation of the nations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Europe on Mend
.wdoin Head Says
rack After 6 Months

t brunswick. Jan. 24.-Conditions are
ptovng In Europe. although sill In
!. unsettled condition. said President
.neth c. NJ. Sills Of Bowdoin Col
Woay. President Of Mrs. Sills ar
s" IN Brunswick late yesterday
six-months trip abroad.
tneir European journey President
f.n!Al s. Stills visited England. France,
ond. Belgium, Austria, Hungary.
49, and Italy. In September he at
T.teo meeting Of the League of
y The most interesting feature
49, Trip, he said. was the ceremo-
y. the opening of the Holy Door
1,ssne The ceremonies came on
sodition to the usual features of
~ sopean trip, President and Mrs.
enjoyed two-weeks motor trip
Ussn Belgium, Normandy and the
stssu country.
MX! were entertained for a week
a. a.apest by jeremiah Smith. fnan-
N. seViser to Hungary. Visits were
a. made to several Of the orphan
Athens and Corinth.
\. icent Sills expressed his pleas
I oeing back once more at Bow
? - .nu voiced his grief at the death
frank n. Whittier. who was .
81 PERSONAL friend and associate of
resident Sills said that he felt
~. personal sorrow in his death
sa'e'on to the great bereavement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Dexter
Farm Buildings Burn

The farm buildings of Everett
Doyle were total loss by fire Sat
urday morning. The fire started
around the chimney in the ell of the
house, spread rapidly to the main
house and barn and soon consumed
the entire set of buildings. The de-
partment was summoned but they
were unable to get out with the
trucks.
was saved and some of the house
the property was partially covered
with insurance.
Mrs. Winthrop Piper gave very
delightful dancing partykat the DeX-
ter Club hall Friday evening.
The regular annual planning meet
ing of the Dexter Farm Bureau was
held recently at the Grange hall with
Miss Beulah Snow, home demonStra-
ton agent, present.
The Ladies Aid OF the Free Bap-
list church We're very pleasantly en-
tertained recently at the home of
Mrs. Clara Whitney with "a present
Mrs. r. w. Hughessand daughter
Mary of Dover FoXcroft were callers
in town Saturday.
Wilfred Thomas left Saturday for
Augusta where he will pass a few
days the guest of his mother, Mrs
Abbie X. Thayer.
Mrs. Frank Howard and little
daughter Louisewent to Bangor for
the week end.
Miss Mildred Parker. student nurse
at the Plummer Memorial hospital
has gone to Bangor where she will
be the guest of her parents for a
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Guptill Pleads Not
Guilty to Murder

Berwick. Me. Jan. 24-Willard
Guptil IS. who it is charged. shot and
killed Fay Tibbetts. wealthy farmer
and milk dealer on Thursday. pleaded
not guilty of murder in the first de-
gree when arraigned before Judge
Sewall in the town hall today.
Through his attorney. William S.
Mathews. he waived examination. He
was ordered confined without bail in
the county Jail for the May term of
superior court.
The attitude Of Indifference which
Guptill has manifested since Thurs
day when he went to the home of
Newell Tibhetts. a brother OF the VIC
tim and calmly Informed him that he
had killed his brother and squared
accounts" with him. changed today
when in the presence Of a crowded
court room. he listened to Judge
Sewall read the warrant charging him
with deliberate and premeditated
murder of his former employer.
When questioned as to his guilt.
Guptill hesitated. his eyes filled with
tears. and he appeared dazed and
frightened.
In d quivcring voice he denied his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

families We're present The bride
Wore gown of silver lace over pale
blue crepe de chine. Miss Lutavia
Hagen. sister of the groom, attended
the bride and Oma Harper was best
man. After the ceremony luncheon
was served to the guests.
The bride is we'll known girl of
Roseburg, Ore. having worked as
floor lady at The Umpqua Valley
Cannery. She is the daughter of a
we'll known Baptist r-inister of Rose
burg.
The groom Is the son OF Everett
and Emma Mitchell of Marshfield.
Ore. but formerly lived in Augusta
where he attended Cony High school.
He has many relatives here who wish
him and his bride many years Of
happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Mrs. Sarah Tantish

Mrs. Sarah Tantish, widow of Jo-
seph Tantish died Friday night at her
home on South street. She was born
in Norridgewock 81 years ago and was
the daughter of John and Mary Les
sard. She had resided in Skowhegan
So years.
Mrs Tantish leaves two children,
Arthur Tantish, who resides in his
mothers house. and daughter, Mrs.
Minnie Thibodeau of East Rochester,
n. II. A grandson, Donald Butler, the
son of a deceased daughter, Ella But
Ter. resided with her. She leaves five
grandchildren and two great-grand-
children and one sister. Mrs. Rose
Butler of Skowhegan. The funeral
service will be held Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Shady Thief Works
During the Eclipse

Boston. Jan. 25-That yesterdays
eclipse had some effect on the Lynn
police department is seen in general
orders sent out last night describing
the only thief who was active during
the suns disappearance as a man of
shady complexion" The shady one
removed $50 in cash from the home
Of Mrs. Joseph Milo of 81 Webster
street while the family was watching
the lunar antics from the top of the
house, according to the police report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

lite and Marion Durrell: inside guard,
Katie Hoar; outside guard, Ina Coch-
ran; secretary, Rose Kelley; council,
Jesse Hallett. The newly elected
president. Phebe Brown, in behalf
OF the members, presented the re-
firing president, Emma Crotto, with
past presidents badge and an ice
cream set. The. installing officer,
Mrs. Mae Hallett. was presented
with an ice cream set. r. z. Vose,
member of the Division council,
installed the officers of j. Wesley
Gilman Camp, Sons of Veterans, as
follows: Commander. Jesse Halett;
senior vice. L. r. Cover: junior vice,
Joseph Jordon; Camp council, F. S.
Whitney. e. r. Cover and w. E.
Damren; secretary, M. F. Beverage;
treasurer, H. f. Kelley: chaplain. w.
Il. Damren; patriotic instructor, F.
$. Whitney; guide, Charles Kelley;
color bearers. Nelson r. Goodell; in
side guard, Arthur Lewis; outside
guard. G. ID. Lovejoy. After the in
stallation a social hour was enjoyed
and refreshments were served,
"
Arthur Collier, who is employed
IN Wilton. is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Helen Collier, for q few days.
Miss Virginia Judkins entertained
- OF her young friends Friday eve
ming at her home on Alpine street,
the occasion being her 18th birth
day. Games were played, dancing
and singing enjoyed and selections
on the piano and Victrola. During
the evening Miss Agnes Hall in be-
half of the guests present presented
Miss Judkins with a banjo ukulele. A
large birthday cake, beautifully
frosted and decorated. was cut and
served with refreshments of sand
w1ches, assorted fudge, pop corn and
cocoa.
The annual tournament of bill
iards, pool. crrbbage and whist be.
J tween members of the Oakland So
cial Club and members of the Harry
&. Decker Post. American Legion,
opened Thursday evening. The third
meeting of the tournament was held
Thursday evening. Jan. %. The fol-
lowing schedule has been arranged
for the tournament this evening: A
game of billiards will be PLAYED be-
tween j. Gleason of the club against
a. Blake of the Legion; pool game,
w. S. Small of the club against r.
Tracey of the Legion: double crib
bage game, w. A. Balm and William
Simpson of the club against Willard
Brier and II. MARS of the Legion.
The game of whist will be between
Roy Brier and +. f. Fowles of the
club and Henry Hutchinson and w.
l.. Bush of the Legion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Town Improvement Society Meets

An interesting meeting of the
Town Improvement Society was held
! Friday afternoon at the parlors Of
the Public Library with the presi-
dent, Mrs. Viola F. Smith. presiding.
Mrs. Nellie NJ. Hobart. the secretary
| gave reports of the last regular
meeting and the Federated meeting.
| a. letter of thanks was read from the
| secretary of the Cross Patch Com
i munity expressing appreciation for
| the Christmas gift. and telling of the
| Community Christmas observance.
A communication from the presi-
dent of Sorosis, Miss Margaret M.
| Chase explained change in speakers
and inviting any Town Improvement
ladies who wished to attend Monday
meeting and hear Miss Earth j.
Hinckley of Good Win speak on
Education" The president an
nounced that the mid-winter meet
| ing of the State Federation will be
| held in Waterville on Thursday, Jan.
:, Goth and appointed Hrs. Angie e.
Steward q delegate and Mrs. Maud
j. Woodbury. and Mrs" Jessie FLEET
! cher alternates.
The meeting was in charge Of Mrs.
Angie b. Steward, the second vice
! president. The quotation for the day
was from Benjamin Franklin and a
brief biography of Mr.. Franklin was
given by Mrs. Myrtle NJ. Lamb. who
! in closing state. that Franklin's
i parents were buried in the Granery
Cemetery, Boston. and read the in
scription on the tomb stone.
Miss Evelyn Bridges of Easton, SUI
pervsor of. Home Economics in the
! local schools gave a practical talk on
How Home Economics are Taught
| in the Skowhegan Schools" speaking
| of the object, the equipment, work
! cooking and home furnishings were
displayed by Miss Bridges.
Miss Eliza b. Anterior. of South
Windham. the Somerset County
Farm Bureau Home Demonstration
! Agent gave an interesting talk on
! the work of the Farm Bureau in
: Somerset County. She said that in
| % communities in tao county women
are organized. She mentioned the
great value Of the Boys and Girls
clubs and splendid interest in this
work by the young people.
| The musical numbers OF the pro-
gram consisted of violin duet and
encore played by Misses Charlotte
! led by Miss Muriel Cover, and piano
solo, 1.-The Grove of Julie" CBendalD
and encore played by Nils Dorothy
i NJ. Nye.
The hostesses were Mrs. Kate W.
Turner. Mrs. Carrie Webb and Mrs.
Maurne Watson. A beautiful basket
! of carnations We're used on the pres
| ident's table. lnc president stated
that because of the illness Of Rev.
Herbert l.. Nichols the address to be
given by Mrs. Nichols would be post
poned from February 13 to ~ and
! that at the next meeting February
18th the meeting Will be directed by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

The first woman preacher Of the
gospel in New England and the first
woman to be ordained to the Unfver-
salist ministry was Phoebe Ann Coffin
Hannaford. who was born at Nam
tucket. Mass, member of the famous
Coffin family of that island, IS years
ago. Before entering the pulpit she
was a teacher and lecturer In 1868
she was ordained and filled pastor
ates at Hingham and Waltham, Mass,
New Haven, Conn, and Jersey City.
She was also chaplain Of the Connec-
ticut tate legislature. the first woman
to bold such q position,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Bryan Sees Hope
In Suns Eclipse

Washington, Jan. 24--WiIliam Jen-
nings Bryan conferred for 20 min
utes with President Coolidge today
and told newspaper men that he felt
compelled ito give a stock answer-a
social CALL" in response to all in
quiries.
Leaving the White House, he was
photographed viewing she eclipse OF
the sun. ITS just like a Democratic
defeat" he said. THE sun will shine
again."
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Lynn Man Dies
Waiting for Eclipse

Boston. Jan. 25-Paul A. Downer
Of Eutaw avenue, Lynn, arose early
yesterday to prepare to witness the
eclipse. After breakfast he went in
to the kitchen. sat down and awaited
the time when he would look through
his smoked glass. He felt a sudden
pain. called to his wife. Flora. and
when she went to him he was dead.
He was for many years member
of the Lynn fire department. having
started as n substitute call man in
1885. He was made a captain ,n
1905.
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BELFAST

The annual meeting of the Bel
fast Chamber of Commerce was held
Friday night when Harold S. Nc
Keen was elected president. Lyn-
wood b. Thompson, vice president;
Charles Taylor. secretary: and Hen
ry Smith, treasurer, Orrin J. Dickey,
secretary for 10 years, retires after
very efficient service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
MADISON
MIRA. Addie Burns

1rs. Addie Burns died at her resi-
dance on Western avenue Saturday
mkning little after 8 o'clock. Mrs.
Burns had been in failing health for
the past nine months and has been
"a critical condition for the past
ltts weeks. Besides her husband. E.
~ Burns, she Is survived by one son,
ksne daughter, and her mother, Mrs.
klaey Bradley, all of Madison. Mrs.
8sfns was member of the Madison
- Baptist church and Of Minerva
tsAapter of Eastern Star and took an
astve interest in their welfare as
~ as she was able. She has been
afe1ident Of this village practically
~ whole life and had the respect Of
fewde circle of friends.
The local Office OF the Augusta
nu1f Co. was closed Saturday FORE
soon until after the eclipse.
a large crew of men are at work
md the exact location of the leak
aEkhe big water main leading to
aaecock pond and it is now hoped
!pat the repairs can DC made SO as
ntnrn on the supply again sometime
eWmg the day Sunday.
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guilt. sat down and covered his face
with both hands and remained in that
position until the spectators had fled
from the courtroom. 1t is generally
believed in police circles here that
the defense of Guptill will be based
on an insanity plea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Wanted for Passing,
Worthless Checks

Bangor, Me-. Jan. 24-Bangor police
and Boston detectives are searching
for a middle aged man who came to
this city recently posing as an eff
cheney expert to discover dishonesty
among clerks, and who. after gaining
the confidence of business men. is
said to have passed worthless checks
on them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Banquet for BuZZcll

A banquet in honor of Hodgdon c.
Buzzell. president of the Maine sem
ate, will be given Monday night by
the Masonic Club in it's rooms in
Masonic Temple. DIR. Orris S. Wick
cry will be the POSTMASTER and mu-
sic will be furnished by the Boys
Symphony orchestra. The banquet
will be served at 6 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
s. OF V. and Auxiliary Installs

j. Wesley Gilman Camp. Sons OF
Veterans, and their auxiliary held
q Joint installation of officers Fri
day evening in the Post rooms. The
officers of the Auxiliary were in
stalled bv Past Division President
Mrs. Mae HaIlett. as follows: Pres
ident, Phebe Brown; vice president,
Ruby Cochran: chaplain, Gladys
Crow ell: patriotic instructor. Frances
Pike: treasurer. Mae Hallett: guide,
Hazel Sawtelle: assistant guide, Lii
liam Kelley; color guards, Marguer-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
$4,000 Fire, Ashland, Mass.

Ashland. Mass, Jan. 25-Fire des-
troyed the residence of Homer Lor-
ing, former state/budget commission
err. and now chairman of the execu-
tive committee of the Boston and
Maine Railroad today. The loss was
estimated at about S1O.OVU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Mitchell Finley

Miss Cora Finley of Roseburg,
Ore, and Gale Mitchell Of D.-r:.:c5urs.
formerly of Augusta We're married
recently by Rev. Caldwell at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Finley of Rosebure. The double
ring ceremony was used and only
close friends and relatives Of both
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Solicitors, Canvassers, Agents 81

AGENTS-1n every town and city in
the. state. Goth year of service and
success. We lead all competitors in
Maine. Liberal commission. Easy
to sell. Either Sex. THE FRATER-
MITES. Richmond. Maine.
SALESMEN-Make SIS to $25 per day
on our liberal terms selling high
quality Auto and Tractor Oils for
spring delivery. Drawing account
allowed. Experience unnecessary.
The Noble Refining Co., Cleveland
o. 80 years in business.
SALESMAN-Attract line. renew
ais each year, big commissions. APP
ply by letter in own handwriting for
appointment. r., care Journal,
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LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle. Vehicles

weighing from 900 to
1900 lbs! from 4 to 70 yrs. old. Price
from $40 to $500 each. Would ex-
change for stock or take 2 sets Of
work harnesses. l.. T. Cram. Man
chester Tel. Augusta 1913 at night.
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SKOWHECAN

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Holbrooll Of Norridgewock, who have
been i'll. will be pleased to known that
they are improving.
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth has
returned from Washington. d. c.,
Where she attended meeting of the
officials Of the General Federation of
Wumen'S Clubs.
Miss Hazel Dumont has gone to Bos-
ton TO take course III beauty parlor
work.
Mrs. Minnie Thibodeau of East
Rochester, ~ H., is in town. called
here by the death of her mother, Mrs.
Sarah Tantish.
The next meeting of the Country
Club will be held on Wednesday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Herbert
l.. Ames on Mount Pleasant avenue.
Somerset county club women will be
interested in the following notice of
the mIdwinter meeting of the F'cder-
alton which will be held at the Unita-
rian church in Watervlle on Thurs
day, Jan. 20, at which time the Water
Vile Noman's Club will be hostess.
At noon luncheon will be held at the
church. This meeting will take the
form of conference and reports in
the various departments of the FEEDER
alton activities will be presented. A
pleasing feature of the day will be a
tea given at the home of Mrs. L. T.
Fish on College avenue at 430 in the
afternoon. It will be of special inter
est to Skowhegan club ladies' to know
that | tbs expected that Mrs. Mary
Gushing Palmer OF Newtonville, Mass,
president of the Massachusetts Maine
Daughters. will be ono of the speakers
Governor Brewster will also be among
the speakers.
Mrs. Marienne Nelson Raymond
Word was received Saturday of the
death of Mrs. Marietta. Nelson Ray
mond. for several years a resident of
SlloWhegan Mrs Raymond was a ma
tive of Clinton. Maine, but for some
time had been living in Clinton. She
was twice married the first husband
being George CUNNINGHAM, who is de-
ceased. The second husband was
Charles Raymond of Pittsiield, who
survives. as does d son. Arthur, age
IA years. She also leaves sister.
Mrs. Wilbur Dickey of Clinton, and
Lost 5000 in Fire
When Clifford Lessard, who led a
at the corner of Poplar and East
Front streets. returned to the place
late in the day, he made the discov-
cry that 5000 which he had tucked
away in his trunk had been burned
Creeping up over the partially charred
stairway in the badly damaged build
ing. he discovered that only the bot
tom of the trunk remained. the rest
of the trunk and its contents having
been burned.
Frozen hydrants handicapped the
firennen in getting water on the fire
it being reported that hydrants in the
immediate vicinity were frozen. The
loss on the house and contents was
practically total. from fire or water
and is estimated at over $4,000. There
is $500 insurance on the house and
$500 on the furniture. The stable
which was connected with the house.
was not burned.
The fire is said to have been caused
by an oil heater In an upstairs room
occupied by ledger.
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Situation. Wantsd-Fsmals

COOk-Or housekeeper position in
small family by middle aged widow.
City preferred. References furnished
Mrs. Graves, 104 Western Ave.
OFFICE WORK-Desired by high
school graduate. D. f. F.. 144 hAWer
SeWall St. Augusta. -