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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Bishop Thomas Nicholson, who is
to preside at the next Methodist con-
ference at Augusta, April 1926. was
at one time a resident OF Chicago
where he showed great administra-
tive wisdom and energy. He went
to Detroit last May. Before being
made n bishop he was secretary of the
Board OF Education and as such re-
vealed a broad comprehensiveness In
grasping the facts of his important
work and great skill and efficiency
in carrying it on. In other words,
he is a statesman. He is a tireless
worker, strong, convincing speak
er and q kind and brotherly man. =
This will be the seventh time that
the Maine Methodist conference is to
convene in Augusta and extensive
preparations are now being made
for it's suitable entertainment. The
Harvard plan Is to be followed.
which Is meant that the hosts are
to be asked to provide in so far as
possible, room and breakfast.
About 200 rooms are necessary. Of
which Hallowell. Gardiner and Ran
dolph will furnish some, but neces-
sarily the larger part will be furn-
ished in Augusta.
Formerly there were two Metho-
dist conferences in Maine but two
years ago they were consolidated so
that now the matter OF entertain
ment is very much greater than it
once was. However, a strong COM
mittee. of which Mrs. Norris Is. Dow
is chairman. is hard at work md Is
competent to handle the situation.
Some of the ministers will arrive,
Tuesday. April 81, which is the day
set for examination for the younger
ministers and doubtless many will
arrive Tuesday afternoon. In the
forenoon, sessions will be devoted to
business and the afternoon and eve
nings to anniversaries and special
services for the various church
boards and other auxiliary societies.
A large number of general secre-
taries and other visitors will be pres
ent to speak concerning the inter
ests that they represent. Among
these will be DR.. w. l.. Bovard. the
general secretary OF the Board of
Education, who will give a special
address on each of the four after
Moons Of the week. Bishop Nichol-
son will give a lecture Friday night.
On Friday afternoon, centennial
exercises will be held in the Metho-
dist church in Gardiner where the
first conference was held in 1926. On
Sunday. April o6. services will be
held in the Municipal building where
the Bishop will preach in the fore
noon. a memorial service will be
held at $50. to be followed by an
ordination service. A complete pro-
gram will soon be announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
Mrs. J. Manchester HAYNES

Elizabeth Sturgis Haynes, widow of
j. Manchester Haynes, died at her
residence on Western avenue at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon, Monday,
Mrs. Haynes was born at Riverside.
Me. November %. 1916. the daughter
of Ira Daggett and Rebecca Russell
Sturgis. She was married in 1867 to
j. Manchester Haynes and had four
children of whom two survive. Mrs.
Thomas Stanley Brady and Miss
Muriel Sturgis Haynes. She is also
survived by one grandchild, Man
chester Haynes Wheeler, and her
brother, Mr.. Horace Russell Stursis
of this city.
During her earlier life Mrs. HAYNES
nome was a center OF musical and So
cial activity. In her youth she played
the organ in the South Parish Con-
gregational church and from that
time her interest in and SUPPORT or
all the organizations of the churh
never tagged.
u March. 1917 she was stricken
with paralysis. Never since then
had she been free from discomfort or
suffering. Yet though her disable
ment was great she stubbornlv re-
fused TO accept the usual results of
impairment of bodily vigor and did
not relax for moment her phenom-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
Bulk of $4,000 Estate Of
George E. Potter of This
City, Left to Sister-Gardi-
ner Woman, Receives An
nuity Under Will of Late
Brother, Died in Montreal
$4,000 Bequest to Mrs.
Eunice H. Curtis of Wayne

An estate Of considerable size IS in
dictated by the requests made under
the foreign will of Edison Joseph
Chamberlain of Montreal, Quebec, re-
Gently received for probate at the
Office of the Kennebec County Regis
ter of Probate. No estimate of the
estate was included with the will.
The will names the Royal Trust Co.
of Montreal as executor to hold In
trust sufficient amount OF the pro-
perty to pay to his wife Sarah Place
Chamberlain, the sum of $12,50O per
year income and to his sister, Melvis
V. Wadsworth Of Gardiner. Me-,
$1,000 a year. The house and proper
during her life time. To his care
taker, Thomas kinsella, and his cook.
Ellen Shields, he leaves the sum Of
$1,000 each. The balance Of the es-
tate is to be equally divided between
his sister, Mrs. Wadsworth and his
brother, Frank E. Chamberlain of St.
Adams. Vt.
At the death of his wife the re-
mainder of the estate is TO be divided
into equal shares, one to go to his
brother and the other to be held in
trust for the benefit of his sister. At
her death, her portion of the estat-
is to be left to the children Of Mrs.
Mathryn r. Goselin of Gardiner and
Mrs. Mary f. Packard of Portland. to
be divided equally among them when
the youngest shall have reached the
age of 81 years.
Will Of George e. Potter
The bulk of the property of George
f. Potter of Augusta. recently de-
ceased is left by his will to his sister,
Edith Potter. The estate is estimated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

rooms, and working inside the great
horseshoc-shaped tables the caterers
will serve the ball guests.
The governors party will enjoy re-
freshments in the office ordinarily
used by the Augusta Water District,
which is on the same floor with the
city government rooms. The room
set aside for the special guests OF the
evening have been prettily decorated
and the little tables will be tastily
and daintily decorated with silver, cut
glass and flowers.
The arrangements for handling the
wraps of the ladies and gentlemen is
an important feature which has been
given special attention. The rooms to
be used for this purpose by the ladies
are all on the first floor and include
the Office of the city treasurer, the
office Of the superintendent Of schools
and the assessors office The coat
rooms for gentlemen will all be in the
basement, and will be located In the
municipal court room and Office and In
the Office OF the board Of registration.
Colonel Blaine Owen will be the
floor director for the ball this eve
ming and will be assisted by compe-
tent corps Of aides. A staff Of honor
airy aides will attend the governor and
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
PITTSFIELD

very happy party was given at the
nome of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bart
lett on Chester street Saturday after
noon. the occasion being the sixth
birthday If their daughter Ruth. Mu-
sic and games were enjoyed Dainty
refreshments were served. Those
present We're Virginia Haines, Glenna
Badger. Opal Maxim. Marie Dodge, Eu-
nice Spaulding, Lucille Cochrane,
Elaine Younger, Marjorie Jackson.
Helen Staples, Dorothy Lane, Eleanor
Lane. Madeline Bradford Eleanor
Blaisdell, Esther Wheaton, Frank Ha-
seltine, Claiming Shorey, Walter Pro-
vencher. John Daily, James Daily,
Philip Young, Gordon Graves. Samuel
liaines. Carl Cianchette. Each guest
remembered, Ruth with a very nice
present.
The w. c. r. L. will meet Thursday
afternoon, Feb. IS, with Mrs. J. S. IIa-
seltine at her home on Nichols street.
The hostesses will be Mrs. Haseltine.
Mrs. Prilay and Mrs. Selma Mathews,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
First Official Governors Ball
Since 1919 Will Be Brilliant
Social Event-Great Army
of Workers Have Organized
Reception Arrangements in
Anticipation of Great Crowd

The reception by the citizens of Au-
gusta to the governor, the executive
council and the members Of the send
Legislature will be held at Augusta
City hall this evening. starting with a
concert program at s o'clock, which
will continue for an hour to be fol-
lowed by the reception, when Mayor
and Mrs. Ernest L. Mclean, State
Senator and Mrs. Benedict +. Maher,
Representative and Mrs. Burleigh
Martin and Representative and Mrs.
Charles p. Kinsman will greet the
special guests and visitors.
The receiving line will form a 9
o'clock, and at the conclusion of the
formalites general dancing will be in
order. Preceding the hour of the re-
ception, the governors party, which,
beside Governor and Mrs. Ralph o.
Brewster, will include President of the
Senate and Mrs. Hodgdon c. Buzzell,
Speaker of the House and Mrs. w.
Tudor Gardiner, Executive Councillor
and Mrs. Guy Z. Torrey and Adjutant
General and Mrs. James w. Hanson,
will be entertained by Mayor Nc
Leans party in the mayors office at
City hall.
The City hall auditorium as we'll as
the main stairway, the lobby, upper
vestibule. the mayors office, and the
aldermen's and councilmens rooms,
have all been lavishly decorated for
the big social event. Rep. Charles P.
.Kinsman is chairman of the decora-
tions committee. and the work OF
identifying City hall has been exc
cuted by a staff of workers under the
direction of Norman Fowler, decora-
tor, of Gardiner. Red, white and blue
bunting is the. principal motif used In
the decorations, and these colors have
beep draped over the balcony fronts
and wall surfaces of the auditorium
The stage has been particularly embel-
lished with evergreens and flags, and q
monster state of Maine flag is the CEN
trail feature. Vari-colored lights arc
festooned from the central chandeliers
A small army of decorators, cleo
tricians, carpenters, caterers assist
ants and miscellaneous workers, were
busy all OF Monday and will be again
this. morning completing the final ar
rangements for the reception, which
promises to be one Of the largest at
tended and most brilliant Of the lone
series Of similar functions which have
not been held since the one rendered
to Governor Milliken in 1919.
The organization Of the auxiliary de-
tails is an important and gigantic tasI
and includes arrangements for serv.
ing refreshments to upwards Of 2oO(
people. The refreshment committed
| is headed by sHerbert l.. Sherburne
The refreshment stands have been SCI
up In the aldermens and councilmen'!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

inaI activity. She was always occu-
pied, accomplishing and cheerful.
Those who followed her daily he
were amazed at the constant apph-
cation of her mind to the problems
OF her friends and those less FORUM
ate then herself. Her first impulse
on hearing of any misfortune was 70
devise a plan that would give relief.
The promptness and lavish gener-
osity with which she assuaged SUI
fering and gave bodily comforts to
the old and infirm will long be re-
membered. A shingled roof, a paint
ed house, a bathroom for a cripple. q
motor car for lame woman-Where-
ever there was need she never rest
ed until it was satisfied.
After her husbands death she
gave a great deal Of time ana
thought to the building Of the Nurses
Homo at the Augusta General HOS
pital for which bequest had been
left by Mr.. Haynes. This Is one OF
her best known benefactions, those
known to only a few are innumer-
able. >,
The funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
maine PEOPLE BENEFICIAR|ES UNDER
Wills FILED FOR PROBATE IN KENNEbEC
Orders Payments To Wife
Pending Divorce Action

A case involving the amount to be
paid by husband for the support OF
his wife. pending hearing on a d.
vorce libel, was heard on Monday be-
fore Justice Warren c. Philbrook at
the court house. This was the case
of Mitchell VS.. Mitchell. in which
libel for divorce has been served.
After hearing the case Justice Phil
brook ruled that until the hearing or
further order of the court Mr.. Nit
chell should pay to his wife the sum
of $3.50 weekly. Both parties are
from Rockland. Attorney Charles T.
Smalley appeared for Mrs. Mitchell
and Attorney Frank A. Tirrell, Jr.,
for Mr.. Mitchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
CITY HALL TRANSFORMED into 4 BOWER
OF BEAUTY FOR C|TIz ENS' RECEPTION TO
GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATORS TONIGHT
Washington Party
At Hanson Home

Little Miss Phyllis Lucille Hanson,
daughter of Adjutant General and
Mrs. James w. Hanson, entertained
noon at her home. Games and re-
freshments added joy to the occa-
sion. Those present were Marjorie
French, Anna Louise Smith. June
Clough, Christine Hanson, Catherine
Blanchard and the little hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. George D.
Herriott.
The members OF Ivan Bicllnell
Post are to entertain their many
friends tonight at a ladies' night and
fine program has been arranged
for the occasion.
The 193rd anniversary of the birth
of George Washington was observed
here Monday. There was no special
program but special picture was
shown in the evening
The following went to Augusta
Monday evening to attend Lay
mems League banquet: MAJ or w. T.
Hanley, Capt. d. f. Ivory, N. L. Per-
kins, =. Il. Narnum II. II. Gould
and E. L. Williamson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
at about $4,000. $4,000 Of which is in
real estate.

He made requests Of $500 to Ernest
Austin Of Lynn, Mass. and to Frank
Ladd of Dorchester. Certain pieces
Of personal property are willed to
Carrie Black, Frances Black and Will
liam Black all of Hammtonton, N. j.,
Winnie Cook and Elizabeth Austin
of Woodfords. Me.ff1 Nellie Mariner
of Cambridge. Mass. and Hattie
Luchtman of Lynn, Mass.
$4,000 Request to Wayne Woman
The sum of $4,000 is left to Emma
H. Curtis of Wayne under the will Of
Robert NJ. Wollison of Wayne, who at
the time Of his death was a tempor-
airy resident of Crestwood. n. Y. All
property both real and personal To-
Gated in Maine was also left to Mrs.
Curtis. To his brother. Herbert S.
Wollison and Herbert B. Wollison his
nephew, both of Pittsfield. Mass, he
left the remainder Of his estate to be
divided equally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Mrs. George Weeks of Riverside
Drive left Monday morning for Cali
fornia where she plans to pass sew
eral weeks as the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Mary Eta Robbins. Mrs.
Weeks also plans to visit other
Maine people in the west before re-
turning home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Raymond Anterior Of Lewiston,
was a caller, Monday at the Ken
nebec Farm Bureau office. He has
recently resigned his position as
county agent and in company win
III. j. Shaw will conduct a poultry
and small fruit business in Sanford.
Mr.. Shaw is a former Androscoggin
county agent, too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

sell who was called there py wv &
ness and death Of her father, 0as sat.
Hutchlns, whose death occuS Miss
urday. Mrs. Esther smith ~ also
Lou EIutchins, his daus"''
went to E'ryeburg recently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Members Of the Augusta Rotary
club are requested to assemble at the
board of education rooms at city hall
at lis this afternoon to join the
party which will go to the Cony high
school at 100 to inspect the building,
equipment, and TO observe the work
and conditions at first hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

w. L. Voohries, a former Belgrade
Lakes summer resident, now located
in California, was a business caller,
Saturday and Monday in Waterville
and this city. Mr.. Voohries repre-
sents the California Fruit Growers
Association. which is launching a
huge publicity campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
Dance at Union Hall

Wednesday evening will see an
other of those popular dances at
Union hall under the auspices of
Fort Western Lodge, n. +. 0. p.
Music will be furnished by Pierce's
orchestra as usual.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Intentions of marriage have been
filed at the office of the city clerk by
Clarence +. Smith and Maud Folger,
both of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Bailey of Lis
bon Falls are guests of Mrs. Eta
Richards on Glenwood street for a
few days. They are also visiting in
Halloween before their return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Mrs. Charlotte Mower Stickney Of
Portland and Miss Gertrude Mower
returned Saturday night to their
respective homes after a short visit
In the city as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Melvin A. Mower, Court street
ana with other friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Miss Hildred Whitney OF Lewiston
was visitor in this city, Monday
with Mrs. \. L. Elwell. Bennett
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Dutch" Carr of Bangor. who is
located in the city for several weeks
in connection with the New England
Tel. & Tel Co.'S inventory. went to
his home Monday, for a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Mrs. Thomas Clark and her son,
Thomas Clark. of Boston are visit
| ing in this city with Mrs. Clark s
daughter, Miss Alice NJ. Clark. Grove
| street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Miss Beatrice Pickett. who teaches
school in a Boston suburb. is visit
ing her parents, NIr. and Mrs. Will
liam L. Pickett, 6 Wyman street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Mrs. Katherine C. Morrill,, who
has been employed with the Maine
Children's Home society, for some
time. has completed her duties in
that capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Henri Casavant, q student at Bow
doin college, is passing a few days
IN the city as the guest of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Anne Casavaut,
Waldo street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Claude Levasseur, who was operat-
ed upon at the Augusta general hos
pital last week, was reported Mon
day to be greatly improved in condi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

]. A. Carnage, Frank w. Ball and
John II. Burnham were among the
Augusta men at the Portland auto
mobile show, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

r. B. Capen Rebekah Lodge, No.
81, Will hold a regular meeting We'd
nesday evening. 7.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Miss Louise Fifield returned Mon
day to Sanford to resume her duties
as a teacher after a short visit at
her home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Miss Lucy Witt returned Monday
afternoon to resume her studies at
Mason Institute in Springvale, after
q short visit with her mother, Mrs.
Witt, on Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Myron 7. Hudson of Broadview
Farm, Winthrop, was among the
business callers, Monday in the city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Mrs. Frederick II. owen, who
underwent a surgical operation at
the Augusta General hospital Sat
urday. is reported to be as COM
Portable as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Rev. r. F. Lowe, pastor of the
Green street Methodist church left
Monday for Boston, being called
there by the illness of his sister,
Mrs. i. J. Cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Byron Boyd was business caller,
Monday in Bangor for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Harvey Royce was in Monmouth,
Sunday, where he visited with his
sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Augusta Opera House today
Corinne Griffith. in Loves Wilder
ness"-also Flying Hoots" with
Jack Hoxie: Bray Magazine; at 2.15
and at IT'S p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Miss Margaret Griffin of New
market, n. H., arrived in the city
Monday evening and will visit her
brother and his wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. q. Griffin, South Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
LOCAL NOTICE

Have you made your appointment
Tor a marcel wave? If not try us.
Gertrude E. Moore, 243 Water St,
Tel. 496-M. Febo4- OK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

Dressmaking, remodeling. coats,
suits and dresses, 207 Water street,
Tel 773-M, Catherine Harrington,
febc4d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre-"Sandra" feat
uring Barbara LAMAR and Bert Ly-
tell. A University of Yale Chronicle
Gateway Of the West" News Week.
ly and Pathe Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-24

s'Faesi,uile Of Front Of Carton \
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-12-17
Everybody's Tree Is
. the Community Tree

THRISTMAS means so much that
~ one day cannot contain it. It be-
gins about December I and continues
until New Years Day crowds it out.
Forests Of evergreen trees move into
town in advance. Burdened express
men and overloaded postmen serve
Santa Claus as heralds, and the tide
Of joyful excitement rises higher and
higher until 1t foams about the roots
: Of the sparkling and beautiful COM
munity Christmas tree.
1t was glorious tree last year.
The moon looked down from a peace
full sky. The singers filed the air
with sweet sounds. The people who
crowded about were from every land.
They ali translated the carols into
their own tongues and made them
bring back the gladness OF past days.
All nations and all denominations
were for a moment unified as they
stood in front Of the courthouse and
locked up past the summit Of the tree
that stood for all and saw the flag Of
America shining iii the spotlight and
streaming in the free air Of our great
democracy. The tree that grows on
American soil is Everyb0dy's Tree. 1t
sheds its light and its gift Of liberty
upon Us all.-Christopher G. Hazard.
q. 1925. western Newspaper Union.)