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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
THORNDIKE
OHcerc Installed

Josiah Drummond Chapter, o. L. s.,
held their installa ttion Thursday
night, Jan. %. The following officers
were installed by Past Matron Bertha
Bryant, assisted by Emma Gates as
Marshal: Pearl Bowlev, Worthy Ma
iron; Garnce Hunter, Worthy Patron;
Annie Bessey, Associate Matron;
Rena Ward, Secretary: Lydia Far
we'll, Treasurer; Helen Ward, Con-
ductress; Alta Ware. Associate Con-
ductress; Annabel Thurston, Adah;
Vida Tweedie. Ruth; Hattie Har-
mon, Esther; Glenice Arey, Martha;
Nettie Philbrick, Electa; Maud Ho-
gam Organist; Emma Gates, Mar
shaf: Jennie Gates. Warder: Guy
Ware, Sentinel; Amber Hunter,
Chaplain. Refreshments were served
after meeting. -.----
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
40 the Pigeon, -'7eeSn7or< hese.'

"Caw, cav, cav" said Professor
crow, as Uncle Lucky Lefthindfoot,
the nice old bunny gentleman,
finished telling how he had slipped
out of his coat when Old Man
Weasel caught hold of the tails.
you were certainly lucky to get
away from that old robber. Thank
goodness, he's now in Jail, where he
ought to be for a year or three"
Just then the Old Red Rooster
tapped on the window pane. Uncle
Lucky! Uncle Lucky" he shouted,
Come out to the barn!"
Wonder what's the natter eX-
claimed the old gentleman rabbit,
slipping his feet out Of his carpet
slippers and into his rubber boots,
for the snow was deep in Rabbit
land. Oh. my yes. Deep and still
in the valley and on the hill.
Then pulling on his fur overcoat
and mittens. he placed his old we'd
ding stovepipe hat on his head and
hoped outside, followed by Pro-
fessor Crow.
In the doorway of the Little Red
Farm stood the Old Red Rooster, n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
Railroads and Steamboafa
MAINE CENTRAL RAilnoAn
Eastern Standard Time
rpAtAe 4 FAVE AiN1 MA -

i4.45 ! ~ 1889 :. d., +,2.3s o. N. i2.0 3 =
50 u . NJ, t74Cpm. -'
. & A, Pts, +t2.47 =. a.. t2.o3 an. mn
Bar Harbor, As.os a. M. t2ss an. mr.
Bath. 1918 a. M. 1894 =. m. gs1aa
Belfast. C445 a m. 1889 a. m. t252 D. =.
Boston. 1921 a. m. tells a. M. 1874
1855 =. NJ. 1916 D. m. 1884 o. m, taos p =
st0.4Sp N.
Calais t2.33 a. M. t123S p. m.
Dover -Foxcroft. C4.45 a. m. t2.52 D. n
Gardiner 1921 d. m. IS. Is a. m. t9.3Aaa
e.55a. NJ. f2. 46 p. m. 1894 p. m. tl05na
5.I5p a., IL Up. IN. *10.48p. m.
Halioweil t6 15a. m, 1894 a. m. s955aa.
2.46 o. m. 1894 p. m. TAOS D. a. taDn
III o. NJ. $40. 4S p. m. Nm
HARMONY S4.45 4. m; 252 p. m, 81
Lewiston t6. Is a. m 1884 a M, 1855 an
New York, 1874 p M, t405 p. N.
Portland. E3. 2l a. m. t6.15 q. m. t9.3la 4
10. $50 d. M IL. AZ Q. m. 1894 p. M. t4OSp =
Zip m. *1O4S o. m.
Rockland t6. 15a. nj. 1914 q. m. t05h II
Skow hegan. C4.45 am. 1880 am. t2.53 ~
So Gardiner rs Is a. m, 1884 4 m, az
am IL. 48o.n. 1894 p.m.. t5l5p.msf7l1R1
St. Johu. fI24aA. m.
a. m. F445 a. N. *9.3s a. m. tl23S o n- iaa
D. M. &3.lI p. m. t7.40p. m.
*Daily. { Except Sunday and Mosdg
\ Daily. except Monday. Daily. except SsndlN
A Discontinued after October ~. sSupdayak
D. C. DOUGLASS. n. 1. HARRIS
o-2s-24 v. P. & GenrMgr GsnIPsA ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
Editorial Comment
Blind as to Self Interest


'The best evidence of good faith
is to be found in the supreme
political stupidity which Mr.. Stone
has displayed. No politician, GER
tainly no corrupt politician, about to
be elevated to the Supreme Court.
could conceivably have approved
another attempt to indict Senator
Wheeler. The Attorney General has
acted 50 blindly against his own in
terost that he must have acted in
good faith. The Senate should not
take narrow view of the matter.
The Democratic senators especially
need to be particularly careful in
avoiding the suggestion that they
are playing politics or reviving the
La Toilette Democratic coalition of
unhappy memory. Mr.. Stone is
fitted for the bench. fitted by
temperament. by training and in
character"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
NYL :, CORNER

Donald Hall, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emery, has been very sicl-Mrs.
Warren Bessie of Hincklcy. who was
visiting her mother, Mrs. Rose Will
cox for day, got storm bound, and.
had to remain several days until the
roads were made passable.-There
has been no school this week on ac-
count of the teachers son being ILL
Those who We're in Skowhegan this
week on business We're Ernest Ander-
son. Allen A Horne, and ]. w. Hen
derson.-The roads in tie back part
or the town have been broken out
since the storm and blow. so that the
rural delivery driver can make his
trips again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
THERE SHOULD BE NO UN'
NECESSARY DELAY

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature that would provide for
the appointment of a commission
empowered to investigate the alleged
need of some tax relief for the rail-
roads of the State.
This presupposes that the argu-
ments for relief are worthy Of con-
sideration and Of investigation, in
other words that there is a posi-
bility some relief is needed. But
the bill further provides that this
commission need not report until
February /. 1927, after legislation
shall have been shaped UP in the
next Legislature.
Will this result in postponement
for four years Of any relief, which
the investigation may show is
actually needed? That is one of the
objections raised, and it does not
seem unreasonable.
Would it not be evidence of dis
position to be fair, if it be necessary
to have an investigation, to have the
committee report not later than, say
Oct. 1, 1926 and SO make opportunity
to inform the public prior to the meet
ing of the Legislature and afford
any measure Of relief a chance of
approval?
The principle that he gives twice
who gives quickly would apply to
relief to railroads as we'll as to in
dividuals. If the conditions warrant
relief it should not be delayed.
The State is concerned in the well
fare Of its railroads. Fair play is
concerned. The future is concerned
Any unnecessary delay in arriving at
a correct solution Of this problem is
detrimental to the interests of the
public as well as to those of the rail-
roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Likening Maine to a department
store inviting custom by it's attrac-
tons and then showing them good
bargains is cleverly done by Secre-
tary Gee of the Maine Publicity Bu-
reau. The more people that see
Names attractions, the more people
who acquire a taste for Names
products, whether they be sold at
the wayside stall or served in the
symptuous hotels, the more people
there should be. and II we do our part
will be who will appreciate Maine.
Once that occurs the rest becomes
easy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
MERCER

S. P. Leeman is IN Skowhegah
serving on the jury.-Frcd Branh =
quite sick at his home in the viiss.
School has closed and the teacnes.
Bertha Young has returned TO ~
home in Norridgewock.--Owing "
the bad travelling the installation -
officers of Sandy River Grange nas
been set for Feb. a.. FL ed c. Fly.
cite was the guest Sunday OF M,.
and Mrs. Harris Farrand.-Jans.
Hammond, who has been very III, n.s
SO far recovered as to be able 70 ie1 en-
his room.-Viola Gray is staying WI"
Mrs. Jennie Leeman while Mi. Lev
man is away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

"Open Shop Conditions in San
francisco Reduces Number of
Strikes" is the headline over a re-
print item in bulletin of the Ameri-
can Newspaper Publishers Associa-
ton. The item is from the Industri-
al News Survey Of Jan. 18th and is
as follows: There were 90 strikes in
San Francisco, Cal, in 1921, under
closed shop conditions, resulting in
loss to public of $22.5oo.ooo. In 1922,
under open shop conditions, number
of strikes was reduced one-half and
loss to public amounted to $5,375,O 900.
In 1928 there were five strikes result
ing in loss Of $2.490,000. In 1924,
there have been four minor strikes,
resulting in loss to public of 500, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Every dollar that is saved by care.
fui administration adds to the
amount by which taxes may be re.
dueed in the future. It is practical
economy which have in mind and
which we must practice. 4 bad rath.
er talk of saving pennies and save
them than theorize in millions and
save nothing.-CaIvin Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Pleasant cold cream, gives
such quick relief, even to fiery
eczema. that nothing has even been
found to take it's place:
Because of its germ destroying
properties, it quickly subdues the
itching. cools the irritation and heals
the eczema right up, leaving a clear
smooth skin in place of ugly erup-
tions, rash. pimples or roughness
You do not have to wait for i'm
provement. 1t quickly shows You
can get little jar of Rowles Mentho-
sulphur at any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
STATE BRoADcAsTINe FOR
PORTLAND

Every little bit added to what
you've got makes just a little bit
more" applies to saving as well as to
acquiring. Nor need anyone expect
it to be absent from the editorial
views of newspaper representing a
locality.
For instance the Portland Press
Herald, properly mindful Of the
locality 1t represents and the natural
desire for accretions. concludes
that Mr.. Curtis having given that
beautiful city fine municipal organ
it would be highly appropriate for
the State of Maine to connect it up
with a State built, State paid for
broadcasting station, and dissemin-
ate concerts there to the wide world.
It does not, however. say whether
there would be any charge for this
musical pabulum, whether the State
should pay the singers and help to
blow the organ.
AS companion piece to this the
Press-H Herald also declares editor
tally: Maine wants to see it's tax
bills growing less instead Of growing
larger. Amen to-that. Then it
quotes from John Sherman "the way
to resume is to resume" Amen also
to that.
1T further inquiries, apparently
with q view to decreasing the num-
Der Of State employees, How many
employees do you think the State
could get along without II it had to ?"
Frankly we do not know, but we
suspect that IL the States affairs
are to be transmitted to Portland,
there to be broadcast from a station
built there by the State. run by
State employees, supervised by State
paid supervisors. If these are to be
added TO- tho demands already in
creasing for properly policing our
highways. for properly restraining
the unfit from driving motors on the
highways and for doing the thou
sand and one other things, we are
found to be in need Of every two
years. no State employee need be
frightened over lack of employment.
Manifestly a State broadcasting
station should be where things are
happening that are to be broadcast.
The Press-Herald's own columns
prove that Augusta is that place.
Consider the amount OF publicity
that has been sent out from Augusta
In the past four years without the
aid Of a broadcasting station! Such
consideration leaves no shadow .of
doubt but Augusta is the ideal To-
cation for State broadcasting sta
ton. or course there might be room
on the State pier at Portland
that city is quite congested as all
know-but the State already owns
ideal sites for a broadcasting sta
ton at Augusta.
II such station were established
and our State highway police equip
ped with receiving apparatus, bank
robbers and safe blowers might not
find their summer excursions so de-
lightful and void of interruption.
We would not question that SER
vice might be rendered by a State
broadcasting station at the State
capital. and by service we do not
mean organ concerts. which of
course would be very enjoyable. In
deed Portland is very enjoyable, a
noble city, so much so in fact we
sometimes wonder why it does not
seem to find enjoyment in that
blessing where "contentment crowns
the thought of worth"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

laws rather than new laws Is most
imperatively needed. 1t does con-
clude, one member dissenting. that
there should be compulsory liability
insurance against personal damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Government control of eighteen
year-old welfare goes a glimmering.
II the States fail to do their part.
child labor welfare may again de-
mand national attention, but it's
safe to predict it won't be hitched
up with regulation of adults, or
Qear.adulfs..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
ANSON

Mrs. Mable Thomas, who has been
clerking in the F. H. Reynolds store,
Is confined to her home in StArks
with an attack of bronchial pneu.
monia. At this writing 'he is report.
ed as gaining slowly Frank T. Foss
of Lewiston was the weekend guest
of his daughters, Bessie NJ. and Sybii
M. Toss, who live at the home Of
Mrs. Frank II. Reynolds.-Lillian
Wilbur has returned 10 British co.
lumbia after three-months vint
with her mother. Mrs. F H. Rey.
nolds.-Mrs. j. w. ConnCrs and NM
Fred Allen went to Bangor SATURDAY
on business.-Arthur Melvin ielt
Wednesday for BostOn.-Mrs. Beile'
Hilton has received word Of the sais
arrival in this country of her couAn'
Miss Florence Jones. Miss Jo1es
has been passing some time In Nor.
way. Europe.-The high winds q
Tuesday caused the streets to becoms
drifted so that the men were obnseo
to shovel.-SeveraI from this town
are planning to attend the lnstituN
held by the w. c. T. u. at North An
son, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Among the Pittsf1eld ladies' in Au-
gusta Wednesday We're Mrs. Jennie
Randlett, Mrs. Villa Tarbell, Mrs. A.
b. Crawford and Mrs. j. f. McMich-
ael. These ladies were in attend
ance at the sessions of the legisla-
ture to hear the discussion of the
direct primary law, which was taken
up on Wednesday.-Earle Friend
left Wednesday on a business trip to
Boston.-Miss Grace Walker went to
Hinckley Wednesday to visit her
nephew, Norman Frost.-Forest
Graves, son of Mr.. and Mrs. LaFor-
est Z. Graves returned home Tues
day night from Boston where he has
just completed a course of journal
ism at Boston University. Mr.. Graves
made very fine showing in his work
completing four years course in
IL years. After a few days visit
with his parents he will return to
Boston where he has accepted a po-
sition in the advertising department
of the Boston American The New
Era Auxiliary of the Baptist church
will hold a baked bean supper Tues
day evening, Feb. 3.-Mrs. Harold
Severance and Mrs. John Pusher
were in Bangor for the day Tuesday
on business.--Among the Pittsfeld
people in Waterville Wednesday
were Miss Florence Buxton, Mrs. G.
A Pierce apd son Carl, and J. c..
White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Jay E. House discredits the report
that an innocent bystander was
killed in Herrin. He declares a by
stander in Herrin is just fat-head.
Verify Herrin is no place for the
innocent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
kathleen" Presented

NathTecn7 Presented
kathleen" a musical comedy was
presented in Union Hall Thursday
evening by local talent under the
auspices of Phlontoma Lodge of
Odd Fellows. and was largely at
tended and heartily enjoyed. Over
100 persons We're in the cast and it
was one of the best amateur per-
lormances ever given in Pittsfield.
1t will be given again on Friday eve
ming at Union hall,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Six months study OF the motor
problems by a Massachusetts legis-
lative committee results in the con-
clusion that enforcement Of present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Good health and good business are
travelling companions if the journey
be long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
PlTTSFIELD
AUGUSTA A. Shaw

The many friends in town of Mrs.
Augusta A. Shaw, wife of Edwin N
Shaw, learned with deep regret OF
her death which occurred at the Com
munity hospital Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. Shaw went to the hospi-
tai short time ago for surgical
trea tment, having been in poor
health for a long time.
She was born in East Corinth and
was 81 years OF age. She is survived
by her husband, +. n. Shaw and by
an adopted daughter Mrs. w. +
Townsend of New port. Mrs. Shaw
has lived in Pittsfield for AZ years
and has very large circle of friends
who VIII deeply mourn her passing
She was charter member of the
Rebekah Lodge of this town and was
member of the Ladies Aid.
The funeral service will be held
from the Universalist church Friday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock and Rev
Mr. Cam will otficiate. The re-
mains will be placed in the receiv-
ing tomb at the village cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
Golden Rule Class Meets

The annual meeting of the Golden
Eule Class was held at the home of
Miss Eta Getchell Tuesday eve
ming. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Villa Tan bell; vice presi-
dent, Miss Bernice Durgin: secre-
tary. and treasurer. Eta Getchell;
social committee, Alice Craig; visit
ing committee. Mrs. Myra Bridg-
nam; membership committee. Mrs.
Annie Mqxfield; reception commit
tee, Mrs. Valentine Woodward: flo
raj committee, Mrs. Jessie Dow. At
ter the business session a social hour
was enjoyed and refreshments were
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

where they passed the day at the
State House observing the procedure
of the legislature and seeing the
many exhibits of interest at the
State House. They were accompa-
MED by Acting Superintendent Geo.
Paine and by Mr.. and Mrs. H. Wat
son of the faculty. Forty one went
in the party and they had a special
car for the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Ninth Grade Visits Augusta
The members of the ninth grade
of the Pisstfield grammar school
made trip to Augusta Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
Light and Airy
Curious

Curious
One of these pests knowns to ev-
cry one met Florence Finn hasten
in% from rehearsal.
You didn't know who I was when
| called you up yesterday. did you?"
he inquired.
No Miss Finn answered absent
Is. who We're you?"-Columbus Dis
patch.
The only son had just announced
his engagement.
what? That girl. She squints."
remarked his mother.
"Shc has absolutely no STYLE" add
ed his sister.
Red headed, isn't she?" queried
his aunt.
1 I'm afraid shes fdgety," said
grandma.
she hasn't any money" put in his
uncle.
she doesn't look strong" ex-
claimed his first cousin.
shes stuck up!' asserted his sec
ond cousin.
she's an extravagant thing" in
terposed his third cousin.
We'll. she's got one redeeming
feature" said the son. thoughtfully.
And what's that?' asked the FAM
lily in chorus.
she hasn't any relations" was the
quiet reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30
By Albert T. Reid

tive service again. caused by bad
break in the big water main leading
to North Arson.
A wedding anniversary of no small
interest to Maine people. was that
Of DIR. and Mrs. G. NJ. TMitchell of
Monmouth and Auburn when they
observed their 55th wedding day an
niversary in Il very quiet manner at
their winter home in Auburn last
Sunday.
1t requires more than cold weather
and drifted roads to keep Mrs. Car
roll Douglass from her school duties.
She teaches the White Rock school
| at Windham and with the aid of
! snowshoes has travelled the 3l2 miles
| to and from her school each day. not
| having missed a session this winter.
Being much interested in the books
written by Albert Payson Terhune,
Wesley w. Wasgatt, a Rockland high
school boy, wrote to the author tell
| ing him how he enjoyed his writings.
Wesley is now enjoying the thrill of
having received Il very apprecidtiVe
reply to his letter which also con
tains Il cordial invitation for a call
] from the young admirer.
| The faculty committee in charge
| OF the Bowdoin Institute of Modern
Literature. to be held at the college
| May to May IS, has just ANNOUNCE
ed that the list of speakers will in
clude Irving Rabbit and Henry Sci
del Candy. These writer's have been
chosen to represent the American es-
say of the present day. They are
widely different from each other, and
t each is a leader in his own field The
| names of two eminent poets. Robert
, Frost and Carl Sandburg, have al
ready been announced by the COM
! mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

Sing no! for a January thaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

tive service again, caused by a bad
break in the big water main leading
to North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-30

ing. A meeting of the Ladies' AID
of the Free Baptist church will Be
held at the home of Mrs. Mary Mac.
Auley next Wednesday afternoon.