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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Wills Crossing Reunion

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The Goth annual reunion of the
Wills Crossing High school associa-
ton was held the 26th at Den Rocks
in Avon, the summer home of Mr..
and Mrs. H. G. Judkins of Skowhe-
gan. There was a large attendance,
sixty four being present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Stevens of Uneida, n, T.,
travelled the greatest distance to be
present and made the trip by ma
chine. A delicious dinner was serv-
ed under the direction OF the COM
mittee of whom Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Pillsbury of Phillips were the chair
men. The president Harry E: Dun
ham of Phillips presided at the busi-
ness session. The following officers
and committees were elected: Presi-
dent, Harry E. Durham, Phillips;
vice president Henry B. Hamlin
Avon: secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Ina Will Creation of Skowhegan;
dinner committee, Mr.. and Mrs
George M. Will. Avon; Mr.. and Mrs
Diah Sweet, Strong; Miss Evelyn
Pillsbury. Phillips; executive COM
mittee, tAdr. and Mrs. w. H. Will,
Avon; Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Cook,
Avon and Mrs. Inez Stinchfield,
Strong.
A program was given consisting
of a reading. Mrs. Ray Norton; vo-
cal solos, Mrs. Nellie Clark: victrola
music, notes on a history of the
school were given by the secretary
A memorial service was held. The
names of all who have died since
the organization of the association
were read by the secretary and Mrs
Grace Will gave a beautiful scrip
ture reading and poem. A memorial
was given by Mrs. H. c. Judkins for
Mrs. Rhoda S. Hamlin, who died last
May. Hymns were used at the
opening and close of the service. The
program closed with singing Ameri-
ca and God Be With You. After the
program the company remained for
sociability for a few hours. The
affair was one of the most enjoyed
in the history of the association
Skowhegan people present besides
Mr.. and Mrs. Judkins were Attorney
and Mrs. John James and Leigh
Harold Fall, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. w
Creation.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
Would Consolidate in
Aiding Needy Veterans

Crosscup Pishon post of the Ameri-
can Legion, Boston, would consolidate
relief efforts of organizations render
ing aid to disabled and needy veter-
ans. The plan is to eliminate dupli-
cation of relief work and to increase
its general efficiency.
Conferences with officials Of the
United States Veterans bureau, Off
GERS Of the state department of the
American Legion, American Legion
auxiliary and other military and civil
ian organizations have indicated a
unanimous sentiment In favor of unfit
cation and Standardization of relief
efforts.
Ultimately the consolidated effort is
expected to develop into a veteran
svigilante" with the confidence Of the
public. Organizations processing re-
lief to disabled or needy veterans will
have to satisfy the veteran-ciVillan
central group that their purposes are
honest and their methods are wisR.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

A Federal committee is being
formed to prepare a program Of wei.
come and entertainment for ths
American fleet on its visit to Aus
tralia this summer.
After living apart for thirty-two
years, Bertha S. Simpson, of this city.
has brought suit against her husband,
Willard Simpson, of Livingston
Manor, Sullivan County, to recover
money she has spent for her own sup
port during that time.
The State Senate passed a bill re-
pealing the old law barring the sale
Of cigarettes In Kansas. The vote was
rs to g.. The measure goes to the
House.
Bulgarian troops have used cannon
in a clash with revolving peasants
near the Jugo-Slav frontier. says an
unconfrmed dispatch from Belgrade.
Flight Lieutenant Joseph White,
who was credited with having brought
down 81 German airplanes during
the world war, was fatally injured
while at Camp Borden, Ont, accord
Ing " noS5dSSS W HIS ldtuSl.
A terrific explosion set off by a
number of men believed to have been
members of vigilance committee, or
ganized to combat liquor selling in
Ruston, Wash, wrecked the building
occupied by H. P. Clark, and endan-
gered the life of Clark.
A general diphtheria quarantine
ordered when an epidemic Of the
disease started the middle Of January
has been lifted by the Nome Board Of
Health.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
WORLDS BUSINESS

Charges Of a fertilizer trust oper-
ating in the South were submitted to
the Department of Justice by Senator
Harris Of Georgia.
New York legislative leaders have
determined to kill virtually all the
1875 motor-vehicle bills, including
those proposing a tax on gasoline.
For the week ended February IA,
loading of revenue freight totaled
SO2,877 cars, according to reports
filed by the carriers with the Car
Service Division of the American
Railway Association.
The State of Virginia has granted
the New York, Chicago and st. Louis
Railroad Company a property works
and franchise" charter.
The value of the exports of grains
and of edible grain products during
the month Of January, 1925, as com
pared to January, 1924, showed an in
crease of $1O,OOO,OOO.
Annulment Of the Sinclair oil con-
cession in Saghalien has been asked
by the Supreme Economic Council in
the Moscow District Court. The coun-
Gil alleged non-fulfllment of the con-
tract.
The American public spent over
$500, 100000 last year for toys and
allied lines, President Nathan D..
Cass told members of the Toy Fair
Chamber of Commerce at the second
annual dinner of the Chamber at the
Hotel Aston, New York, recently.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
SPORTING

A glance at the rosters of the Ma
show that the senior league is not
eager for new catching material, be-
ing satisfied with the players now
signed for work behind the bat
The reopening of the Jefferson
Park track, in New Orleans. was fea-
tured by the scintillating riding Of
Jockey D. McAuliffe, who turned in
one Of those rare accomplishments. a
quartet of victories in one day.
DR.. Charles Whelan has been re-
appointed head coach of the Boston
University football team for the sea-
son Of 1925. Coach Whelan has
served in that capacity for the last
three years.
Mickey Walker, world welterweight
champion, knocked out Bert Colima.
Pacific coast fash, in the seventh
round Of scheduled twelve round
no-decision bout in Los Angeles.
Willie Hoppe, veteran world 1872
balkline billiard champion. has an
nounced he will accept the challenge
of Bob Cannefax for return three
cushion match and that a contest
at 400 points will be played in Chicago
about March Is.
In the first practice of the season
for the Princeton baseball candidates
forty men, including six letter men,
reported to Coach Bill Clark at the
baseball cage. The letter men rep
resent complete infeld except for a
catcher.
Yale defeated the Boy s. Club of
New York. SO to 26, at swimming be-
fore capacity crowd in New Haven.
The meet was not decided until the
final race.
Clarence C. Pell, Of New York,
again demonstrated his superiority in
squash racquets by defeating Stanley
G. Mortimer. Of Tuxedo Park, in the
final round of the annual tournament
at the Racquet and Tennis Club.
Robert L. Cannefax, acclaimed for
FIVE years as three-cushion billiard
champion of the world has been
bumped off his throne by William
Frederick Hoppe in the Anal block of
tLeir six hundred point match at the
Friars Club, New York. Final score
was 600 to 554
Young Fred Marberry, the husky re-
lief pitcher of the Washington world
champions. is confirmed to his bed in
hotel here with incipient hood
poisoning in his right arm.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
CHE
AMERICAN
oL-I:GI)No
SET ASIDE FUNDS
FOR LEGION WORK

Trustees of the Knights of Colum-
bus have appropriated $4,000 to the
rehabilitation work of the American
Legion so that this work may be
financed properly during the current
year, while the Legion endowment
fund is being raised to insure that the
work shall be carried on as long as
there Is need Of it, National Adjutant
Russell Creviston has announced.
At the same time Mr.. Creviston
stated that the American Legion aux
Hilary and the Forty and Eight have
each pledged $4,000 to finance the
child welfare program during the year.
The child welfare program will be
financed In future with half of the
amount derived from the income on
the endoS ment fund.
Resolutions expressing the Legion's
appreciation have been sent, at the d.
rection of the national executive SOM
mittee, to each of the organizations.
at was found necessary" Mr.. Grew
iston said in announcing the gifts, ito
secure assistance from sources other
than the regular income channels OF
the Legion to carry on Its work for
disabled veterans of the World war
and for orphans of veterans properly
during the present year. The Knights
of Columbus, the American Legion
auxiliary and the Forty and Eight
have generously come forward to sup
plement Legion finances for these pur-
poses.
"These gifts make it possible for the
Legion to continue in 1925 to render
these services, which are so important
to the entire nation, on the same high
plane as it has rendered them in the
past. They will also permit US to
make the necessary extensions and adj
ditions to our program.
1.-The immediate emergency has been
met These gifts insure these services
for 1925, but no more. It remains for
the Legion to make sure beyond per
adventure of a doubt that this work
shall be carried on effectively and on
the same humane basis of personal
contact so long as there shall be Ills
abled veteran or an orphan Of vet
eran who needs our help. That object
will be accomplished by the American
Legion endowment fund of $5,O00O00,
which we are now raising throughout
the nation
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
FOREIGN


Prof. Frans Blom of Tulane Univer-
sity has arrived in Mexico City to
begin an extensive study of the Ma
yam ruins in the Mexican States Of
Tabasco and Chiapas and in Guate-
mala and Honduras.
The rebel, Ricardo Morales, who
has been operating in the Coatepec
region, has Internationally submitted
to the Mexican Government, together
with two OF his principal lieutenants.
The Government order prohibiting
the sale to foreigners of shares in
German shipping companies engaged
in overseas service has been abol-
ished, according to Berlin dispatches.
There is a report current that
dirigible OF revolutionary type is to
be built for Great Britain. 1t will
carry all itn passengers and freight in
side the hull and have no hanging
cabins.
A telegram from Puebla, Mexico, re
ports that an epidemic of spinal mem
nights has hit many towns and vii
lagos Of that state. There have been
many deaths in the last week.
The Oshima, Nautical School
training vessel was wrecked of the
LEU Peninsula. southeast Of Toxic and
it is reported ten Of her crew, includ-
ing the captain, were lost.
A drop Of ten francs per ton In coal
CT all qualities is reported from the
central Belgian coal fields.
Pope Plus will hold consistory. as
is customary, before the beginning Of
the various ceremonies OF canoniza-
ton, next March or April. 1t is not
expected, however, that he win create
any new cardinals.
The Nicaraguan government has
sent additional troops to the Hondu-
ran frontier to protect agricultralists
in the region and to prevent the ex-
tension of any revolutionary move
ment against the neighboring vepub-
lie.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
GENERAL

Built at cost of G820,0O0. Britain's
giant submarine XII will shortly CON
cIude her trials and probably start
on tour to Singapore and back.
The contract for building Wild
woods On. j. double REINFORCED con-
crete 60-foot boardwalk was awarded
by the City Commissioners to a New
York firm, which bid $123,167.6S.
Japanese and Chinese would not
be permitted to acquire, own or lease
for more than three years any land
in Kansas under bill which has
been approved by the lower house Of
the Legislature in committee Of the
whole.
A newly developed snow melting
machine was brought into action to
cope with the snowfall in Vienna and
proved great success.
Constitutionality of the Texas Ran
ger Law was upheld and state ran
gers were restored to their former
legal status In decision handed
down by Chief Justice w. S. Fly. in
Fourth Court Of Civil Appeals.
Keels for two submarines for tbs
Peruvian navy were laid at the New
London Ship & Engine Co.'s plant.
Groton, Conn. with ceremonies, at
tended by large number Of guests of
the company and Peruvian dignitaries.
Three billion barrels Of oil is the
bait offered by Soviet Russia in It's
latest bid for recognition from the
United States. high officials disclosed.
The u. S. s. Huron, flagship Of the
American fleet in Asiatic waters, went
aground off MaIampaya Sound, Island
OF Palawan, 200 miles southwest OF
Manila. according to radiogram re-
ceiyed here.
Damage of more than 100000 to
homes and oil rigs resulted from q
cyclone which swept the Graham and
Fox oil fields in northwest Carter
County. word Of which was received
after restoration Of communications
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
Long Stories Of Big Events Told
in Brief Paragraphs for
Quick Reading.
NATIONAL CAPITAL SNAPSHOTS
Gieaninss OF Interest From Washing
ton--Late Happenings In the
Realm Of sports-Foreign and
Domestic Occurrences.
WASHINGTON

An extraordinary session Of the
Senate to reconsider American par
ticiEation in the world court was
urged upon President Coolidge by
Samuel Colcord, of New York, in q
letter.
President Coolidge's plan for the re-
lief of the farmers by cooperative
marketing was wrecked, in the opin-
ion of hackers of that measure, when
a combination of Eastern Republic
cans, La Toilette radicals and Demo
Gratis sprang a surprise attack.
Owing to the complexity of the
Tacna-Arica boundary controversy.
President Coolidge now doubts
whether he will be able to announce
decision before March 4.
A long succession of "hit-and-run'
automobile casualties in Washington
was capped by the severe injury Of
Senator A. o. Stanley of Kentucky by
a speeding motor car which failed to
stop after it had bowled him over.
Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson re-
linquished the SUPPLEMENTARY of the
Naval Academy to Rear Admiral Louis
M. Mutton, having reached the retire
ment age of 81 years. He has served
in the navy forty-four years.
Thirteen veterans organizations are
listed by the Department of Justice as
unworthy and are being investigated.
Vincent w. Hughes, an agent of the
department, testified before House
committee investigating the National
Disabled Soldiers League.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
LOWDEN'S PROMISE

d ESPONDING to the invita-
IN ton of the American Legion
to serve on the LegiOn's hon.
orary committee to raise q $5,-
100000 endowment fund for or
phaned children of the World
war and disabled veterans, for
mer Governor Frank o. Lowden
of Illinois wrote James A. Drain,
national commander of the Lee
gion:
During the war l was so
grateful for the patriotism and
the spontaneity with which our
young men responded to their
country's call to go across the
sea to take part in the worst
war that ever afflicted the world,
that l said whenever occasion
presented itself, we would show
those who survived, upon their
return, and the dependents Of
those who should fall on the
other side, our deathless graft
tude. In serving upon your com
mittee,-I am but redeeming in a
very small way the promise
then made, :"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

Seventy years old, looks about fifty
and feels even younger, is an apt de-
scription of Elmer Gray, assistant
county attorney of Hennepin county,
MINI. He says it is all because for
more than 80 years he has gone with
out eating noon lunch. BY not eating
the 1900 meals he conseryatiyely es-
Inmates that he has saved $3,250, but
wishes some one to tell him where
It is.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
Dolls Of Long Ago

Every once in a while these modern
days, the people of the world discover
that some of their Wanted inventions
are not so new after all.
DIR. George Byron Gordon, director
Of the University of Pennsylvania mu-
scum, said that the museum today COM
tains specimens of dolls dating from
5000 B. G..
In one collection there is set OF
dishes-doll dishes dating from $500
B. G. There are toy chariots, toy
horses, toy drivers.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

The bureau of mines says that the
covering of a radiator with linen cloth
or with board will not reduce the
heat in a room. On the contrary. 1t
throws the heat out into the room
where it is more effective than if al
lowed to ascend directly to the ceiling.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
Where They Belong

"This country needs more farmers
In congress" announced the political
orator.
\ eNot half so bad as 1t needs more
congressman, on FARMS came back a
voice from the audience. american
Legion Weekly.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
Hawaii Gets MCool', Wave

When the thermometer in Hawaii
dropped to SO degrees above zero re-
Gently 1t was the coolest there in IA
years, normal winter temperature be-
ing 20 degrees above.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
Youngsters are true democrats; they
play with whom they like.
DEMAND "BAYER" ASPIRIN
Aspirin Marked With "5ayer Cross"
Has Been Proved Safe by Millions.

Warningi Unless you see the name
Slayer on package or on tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
Aspirin proved safe by millions and
prescribed by physicians for % years.
Say "Bayer' when you buy Aspirin.
limitations may prove dangerous.-Adv
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

Uptown-That deaf ind dumb cou-
Ole who just got married making out
o. X?
Downtown Sure Tb eyre unspeak
ably happy,-Ame rican Legion Weekly
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
Freshen a tieavY skin

Freshen a Heavy Skin d
with the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exQuisitely
scented, economical face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume.
Renders other perfumes superfuous.
One of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap.
Ointment. Talcum) Advertisement.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills are not
only purgative. They exert a tonic action
on the digestion. Test them yourself now.
872 Pearl ST., N. z. Adv.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

I'll fight till from my bones my flesh
be hacked Shakespeare.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

Roman Eye BaIsam, applied at night upon
retiring will freshen and strengthen eyes
by morning. S72 Pearl ST.. N. Z. Adv.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05
READ THIS!
HOW TO GET RID OF CATARRH

No matter how long you have suffered
from this dreadful and annoying COM
plant. a speedy and effective relief
from your suffering Is now offered to
you In CAMPHOROLF, whose wonder
full results are realized at the very first
trial The most stubborn case will
quickly yield to CAMPHOROLE.
/ would like every sufferer from Ca
tarrh in this city to try my CAMPHO-
ROLE. says DR.. Brigadell. Go to your
druggist and get 35c jar of my CAM
PHOROLE. and If 1t fails to give imme-
diate relief and is not better than any
thing you have ever used. return the Jar
to your druggist, who Is authorized to
refund your money. Once you have tried
CAMPHOROLE, you'll then realize how
coed 1t is, not only for Catarrh of nose
and throat. but also for Asthma and
Bronchitis.
D.. 4 u1z,5.SssssSs .. s.: !;
Dr. Bri0adelVs CamuhOrola Atlantic Clfv A. l.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

Be kind, but not bossy.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1925-03-05

A true friend is forever friend.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
TEXAS OFFICIAL
DECLARES STATE
CAN CUT FORCES
DIV the AssocIated Pr,...

AUSTIN, Aug. 3.-Eycry state de
Eartment could reduce its force Of en-
ployes % per cent while many of the
departments could reduce 80 per cent
and yet all would function just as Of
fcctiyely MS they are functiOning now
). IL. Cowan. commissioner of mar
k2ts and warehouses, said today, whom
he told the Associated Press he would
turn back TO the state treasury more
than $4,000, when his department is
consolidated. September I. with tho
state Agricultural Department. IL
said this large saving had been ac-
complished by reducing the force Ut
employees from 81, the number en-.
ployed when he took charge, to six.
teen,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
fascist WIN IN SICILY.
BY the Associated Press.

FAIEKMU, SICILY, Aug. 3.-IhC
Fascist party has won the municipal
elections here in which national poll
teal interest has conferred recently.
The FaScists appear 10 have won 80
seats in the municipal assembly to
their opponents 80. An attack on
the headquarters of the opposition by
Ncapolitans who entered the city last
night marked the election contest.
One Neapolitan had been injured.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
HERNDON TRIES HAND
AT LLANO FISHING

Fred Herndon. publicity director of
the Chamber of Commerce, is spending
his vacation on the Llano river.
where his efforts to hook some Of the
finny denizens Of Texas best fishing
rivers are meeting with more or less
success, according to reports reaching
San Antonio. He is expected to wind
up his reel and pull in his trot line
Tuesday and return to San Antonio.
preparatory to resuming his work the
following morning.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
FASORS DEBT FUNDING
By the Associated Press.

AUTUN, France, Aug. 3.-The
question of the intcr-allicd debts must
be settled before France can enjoy
full liberty in her foreign policy, Pre-
mier Painleve declared in a speech
here today.
The debts between the Allies would
have been easy to settle during the
last months of the war. the premier
said. but now ''thc question is imposed
upon us in pressing and urgent fashion
and in singularly thankless condi-
tions."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
BURY S. P. PIONEER
AT SIERRA BLANCA

Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon for c. T.. Smith. 60, ut
his home in Sierra Blanca, where his
body was sent Sunday. He died in a
local hospital Saturday. He was q
retired railroad man aud a native Of
Illinois, He had resided in Texas
for the last 10 years.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs.
Fila NJ. Smith; three daughters, Mrs.
q. w. Love Of Sierra Blanca; Mrs.
W. l.. Frame of FL Paso, and Mrs.
J. +. Parker of Alpine. and one sob,
J. X. Smith of Van Horn.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
HOOVER BACK AT WORK.
By the Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. Aug. 3.-Secre-
tary Hoover has completed a months
vacation on the Pacific coast and will
return 20 his desk tomorrow in time
for the approaching negotiations over
the Belgium debt.
Notwithstanding reports that he
might be asked TO take cognizance Of
the situation in the anthracite coal
field, it was said at the department
that the only official engagement OF
major importance facing him was that
concerning the debt. He is member
of the American debt commission.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
WINNERS OF FARM
CONTESTS PRAISED

The group of boys and girls from
Bexar ana Lamcsa counties who re-
turned from the extension short course
at A.. and NJ. college Saturday night
after inning nearly all the prizes Of
fered, met at the Chamber of Com
mcrcc Monday in executive session.
Although it was business meeting,
the agricultural enthusiasts were COM
plimented for their showing in speech
es by c. Il. Yandell, manager; c. II.
AlvOrd, secretary of the agricultural
department, and o. h. Rollins, assist
ant.