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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
Methodist Guild Meets

The Methodist Guild met with Mrs.
Pansy Staples on Benton Hill Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Staples and
Mrs. Flora Tozier as hostesses. The
afternoon was passed sewing for their
April fair which is to be held April
LIST. Following the meeting a social
time was enjoyed and refreshments
were served. Six new members were
taken into the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

Fish packing on an extensive scale
will begin Immediately at the Burn
ham and Morrill, factory in Portland.
and will furnish employment to a
large number of workmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
Clionea C1ub Meets

Cuonea Club Meets
The Clionea Club met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Ralph Jewell on
Western avenue. Mrs. Clara L. Hoxie
of Waterville gave an interesting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

Friday. the thirteenth? Well, what
Of it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

'In the sky the bright stars gilt
tered, on the banks the pale moon
shone." but Aunt Dinah's Quilting
Party" had nothing on the sleighing
party of 46 from the Warren Congre-
gational church, that drove to Thorn
aston last Saturday evening where
they We're served a chicken dinner in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

At a recent meeting Of the build
ing committee in Cornish, 1t was
voted to dispose Of the old school
house on the lot where the new Pike
Memorial Hall will stand. if plans
materialize for it's building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

the dining hall Of tho Knox house.
and afterward played games and sang
before the open fireplace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

Eva Carrier was the individual star
of the first day Of the Rumford Win
ter Carnival. She won the ladies' 100
yard skating race, placed second in
the obstacle race. second in the OBJ
stacle snowshoeing race and 2O0-yard
skate race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

Business cards !,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

On February %, Mrs. Sarah Stew
art Of Portland, will celebrate her
Goth birthday. Mrs. Stewart appears
many years younger than she really
is and is keenly alert on the events
of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
Augusta Lodge Directory
NIFTY COMMANDERY, NO, Z,

ASYLUM LODGE. NO 70. !. o. o. r.
Regular meetings Friday at 7.30 +. M.
FRANK l.. DOUGLAS. N. G.
ELLIS e. WALKER, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

When Governor Brewster left Au-
burn Monday night after his visit to
the naturalization class at the ~.
he carried with him two handsome
silk flags, one the Stars and Stripes
and the other the French tri-color,
presented to him by the class.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
WILL CARRY FOOD AND SLEEPING BAGS

the and yesterday and left arranged night from the posofice
  flyers said everything look 
 
 
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Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
ELEVEN MILLIONS
 BE SPENT IN BY.
 DISTRICT IS PLAN

SEATTLE, Feb. 9.-A statement by Noel w. Smith, general manager of the
 Alaska Railroad, who arrived here last night, direct from Washington, was
 as follows: We are hopeful of de-
 veloping the reindeer industry soon to a point where shipments of venison for consumption in the states may be started"
 MT. Smith, on his arrival from
 Washington, said he would remain in Seattle five days, when he would go to
 Anchorage to inaugurate program covering several years and the expen- idituure of S11O0O,0OO for the compile tion and development of the railroad He was in Washington ten weeks, he said
 "There are encouraging signs of the development of the birchwood in- dustry, and placer gold mining is be- coming more active in the Fairbanks field. I expect an increase of visitors to Mckinley Park as a result of i'm
 proved transportation"
 Mr. Smith announced that he had made plans to push the construction of a half mile railway spur to the Mata- nuska mines, and is seeking funds to acquire an electrically driven boat to replace the steamers operating on the Yukon.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
SHOULD RETAIN CRUISERS
 IN CHINESE WATERS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 9.-Ad- miral McVay, commander of the Am- erican Naval force of sixteen vessels which was sent ot Shanghai when trouble between different factions of the Chinese broke out, advised the State Department today that fifteen of the ships should remain in Chinese waters to protect American interests. McVay also reported that General Chang Tsung with about ten ..thous- and troops took possession of Shang- hai with little violence.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Japanese Pinnance Is
 Struck By Tugboat;;
 Eleven Are Drowned
(By Associated Press)

VANCOUVER, B. C., Feb. 9.-Elev. en Japanese sailors of the crew of the battle cruiser Idzumo were drown. ca ln the harbor here early this morning when the pinnance in which they were riding was struck and sunk by the tug, Nanoose. The Id zumo is one of the fleet of three Jap- anese training squadron which is vis- iting here. The fleet is on it's last lap of the 10000 mile tour.
 The pinnance was returning to the Idzumo, with sailors, who had spent he day on shore.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
PLANE STARTS TOMORROW MORNING
 FROM FAIRBANKS, DOGS FROM NENANA
Several Men Freeze Faces and Hands Working As sembling Planes-One Mechanic Hit by Propeller
 and Has Clothing Ripped Off-Airmen Expect to Pass Dogs Before it is in the Air Over Two Hours

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  Farnsworh
  hecke and
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Doq Teams Reach Hot Springs

ANCHORAGE, Feb. 9.-The antitox- in from Juneau left Nenana Wednes- day and arrived at Hot Springs by horse team by regular mail yesterday. The dog team relay which left Nenana yesterday with the Alameda shipment of antitoXin, will take on the Juneau shipment at Hot Springs. The relays expect to make Nome in four days from Nenana on account of having bet ter equipped teams than the first relay party had.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
BODIES FOUND ON BEACH
 HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED

JUNEAU, Feb. 9.-The three bodies found on the beach at Admiralty Isl and have been identified when the ice was thawed from them. They are: R. R. Brown, superintendent of the Juneau electric light plant; Nick Bys trom, master of the launch George IT, and John Loseth, deck hand. The body of Ed Lee, mate, remains miss ing.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
TRACTORS USED HAUL
 HICHCRADE ORE OUT
 FROM MAYO DISTRICT
(Ry A ssociated PressI

DAWSON, Y T., Feb. 9.-Two of the Yukon Treadwell company's pow erful tractors left Keno City yester- day for Whitehorse, loaded to capaci- ty with highgrade silyer-lead ore and will return with power and mining machinery which is now being side tracked at WhitehOrse.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
MUST WIN TITLE SAYS DEMPSEY

LOS ANGELES, Feb. Slack Demp- sey, replying to Tommy Gibbons claim to the heavyweight title, has asked his manager, Jack Kearns to arrange a title bout for him. He did not spec ify that Gibbons would be his oppo- nent in the bout. Dempsey has aban- doned the plans for retiring from the ring and of selecting his successor through elimination contests.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
DISSENSI0N ARISES OVER MANNER OF
 RESCUING COLLINS FROM CAVERN
Shaft Now Down Thirty Feet and It Is Expected to Reach Collins Some Time Thursday Military Claims They Are Being Jobbed by Local Rescuers, Who Have Not Given Collins Food and Drink Provided for Him

CAVE CITY, in of o'clock this
  la ampfe H.
  National Guadmen assisting
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  aken nto the notr pull Collins believed
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Pneumonia Kills Two
 With Five Stricken

ANCHORAGE, Feb. 9.-Two women are dead with pneumonia at Kokrines and five other persons are stricken with the disease, which threatens to become epidemic it is feared. The news was received by B. D. Mozee, super lntendent of the Central District, Bu- reau of Education, which operates the school at Kokrines, and rela-nd by the U. s. Commissioner at Rub
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Cugs Admit Partners
 To Their Big Interests
(Rv A sS0clatod prorrl

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The Guggen. helm brothers, power in various metal industries announced this af- ternoon that John K. McGowan and B. A. Cappelen Smith have been ad- mitted as partners.
 Since the organizations inception. in the year of 1889, the firm has been confined, with one exception, to mem bers of the Guggenheim family.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Jack Kearns Go East
 Consider Schedules of
 Summers Campaigning
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Jack Kearns will arrive here on March first to consider the offers of the promoters for Jack Dempsey's summer cam paign, Promoter Charles Henderson said today. Henderson also said that Kearns informed him that Dempsey has not yet obligated himself to fight for any promoter, but would appear against "a man the public wanted and a stadium holding the biggest crowd.'
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
SHORTRIDGE BILL ALLOWS
 FRISCO CLAIMANTS TO SUE

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The bill introduced by Senator >Shortridge al lowing several hundred claimants to sue insurance companies for damages sustained in the San Francisco earth quake and fire in 1906, was adopted without objection in the Senate and now goes to the House for final ac- tion.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Bank Clerk Shot By
 Tacoma Bandits, Dead

TACOMA, Wn., Feb. 9.-Harry Schmidt, an employe of the National Bank of Tacoma, died here today from wounds received when he was shot in the back Saturday, as he stood with his hands up, while three bandits robbed him and companion.
 Rewards totaling S25OO have been of fered the capture of the men.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Nurmi Sets Another
 Two Mile Record

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Nurmi erased the last of Joie Rays indoor world marks today when he ran two miles in g minutes, seconds, or two fifths of a. second better than the record.
 Ritola dropped out of the race be- fore the finish.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
DARLING GETS REWARD
 ATTEMPTING FLIGHT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The House Naval committee today approved a bill retiring Roy s. Darling, engaged in pilOting an airplane from Fairbanks to Nome, with the rank and pay of a Naval lieutenant
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Killed Fiiance To Save
 Him Misery; Acquitted

PARIS, Feb. 9.-Mlle. stanislawa Umniska, the noted Polish actress, who killed her fiance, Jean Zynsnow- ski, to put him out of his misery from an incurable ailment, was acquitted by the courts here today.
 She introduced a signed statement by her lover, saying it was his wish to die by her hands.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
CHlNAMAN HURLED THROUGH
 WINDOW BY CONCLUSION @ WHEN BOILER EXPlODES

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-When a wat CT boiler exploded ill a Broadway Chi nese restaurant today, Wong Sing, a Chinese was blown through win dow, several others were scalded, ,and traffic policeman standing more than half block away was cut by flying steel
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Five Killed, Four
 Injured In Wreck

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 9.-Five persons were killed and four danger ously injured when a locomotive on the Missouri Pacific eastbound train crashed into a standing freight.
 The crews of both engines and one soldier were killed.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Complaint Is Made Unfair Methods In
 Cause Competition
(By Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. g. Charges of unfair methods of com. petition and made by the Federal Trade Commission against the Lar rowe Milling Company of Detroit, and seventeen manufacturers of beet and sugar in the complaint made public today by the Commission
 SHAFT 33 FEET DEEP
 CAVE CITY, Feb. 9.-The shaft was B feet deep this afternoon.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
kASSON HAS OFFER TO
 ENTER MOVING PICTURES

NOME, Feb. 9-Neither BaIto nor any other of Gunnar Kasson's dogs are dead, it was said here today.
 Three moving picture concerns are negotiating with Kasson to take the dogs to the States.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Jack Dempsey Takes On
 Hero Curwood's Film"
(By Associated Pressl


 SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 9.-Jack Dempsey, worlds heavyweight cham pion was married last night to Ida Estelle Taylor, film actress. It was also announced that their proposed honeymoon had been postponed on account of business but are planning on world tour later.
 Estelle played opposite Thomas Meighan, in James Oliver Curwood's picture, "The Alaskan" which was filmed in the vicinity of Lake Lou ise and Banff, B. c.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
GIGANTIC CROWDS REACH CAVERN

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   oil
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-09
Chemist of Bureau
 of Standards Dead

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-W. F. Hi1- debrand, 72, chief chemist of the Bu- reau of Standards since 1908 died to. day.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
LEGAL NOTICES
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at Woodstock. within and for the District of Woodstock, on the 18th day of De eember. A. D., 1925. Present. Robert E. Harris. Judge. On motion of Ham ilton Holt and Constance Holt of Woodstock. Conn, Executors on the testate estate of Mary B. Holt late of Woodstock, within said district, de- ceased This Court doth decree that six months from date hereof be allow ed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executors and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a news paper published in Putnam having a circulation in said district. and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Woodstock. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record, ROBERT F. HARRIS. Judge.
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Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
CHRISTMAS FOR INMATES
Special Observance at Public Institu.
 tions

Plans have been made for Christ mas cheer in the three public insti- tutions in this end of Windham coun- ty. the Windham County Temporary Home, the Day KimbaIl hospital and the Putnam town farm.
 At the Children's Home all is ex. citement and joyful expectancy among the Ill children under the supervision of Mother" Park, the matron. The youngsters will be up bright anj early Christmas morning and will find well ladened tree on which there will be found presents for all. A chicken dinner will be the next fea- ture and there will be ice cream and candy donated by friends of the in- stitution. \ short play will be giv en bY the children in the evening.
 Al the hospital chicken dinner will be served the twenty-five patients. There will be an exchange of gifts and during the day friends and rela- tives will call
 AL the town farm a turkey dinner will be served the twenty inmates. twelve men and eight women. with candy and fruit for the women and cigars for the men. In addition there will be gifts from friends.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
FAMILIES ARE MADE
 HOMELESS BY FIRE

the store of Thomas Solomon. Sc rapidly did the fire spread that those occupying apartments on the second floor were unable Co salvage but a part of their personal effects.
 \ triple alarm was sent in at Dan. ielson and the apparatus responded The firemen were complimented fol keeping the flames confined to the one building. Fire hose laid across the railroad track held up trains for an hour or more. The fire is one of the worst the village has had in a long time.
 The building was the property of Frank & Kennedy and was insured. Some of the families upstairs were without insurance protection.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

Dayville families were made home less by fire that nearly destroyed a block on the southern side of Main street. near the New Haven railroad passenger station, Saturday evening. with loss of from $5,oo0 to s7 900. News of the fire reached Putnam about o'clock and 8 number of peo- pie from this city went to Dsyyille to see it. Among them was William Murray. telegraph operator at the rail. road station, who was notified of the fires close proximity to the station.
 The cause of the fire is believed to have been the explosion of stove in
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE

A warrant having been issued to me by the Selectmen. for the collec- tion of all personal taxes in the town of Putnam. by virtue of said warrant, I will meet all persons who are by law liable to pay said tax, at Ryan Insurance office in the Court House block, Putnam, from to in the af- ternoon; From December 2S, 1925 to January 2s, 1926. All persons who do not pay said tax before February 1, 1926, will be liable to collection fee.
 ARTHUR J. BR0DEUR,
 Personal Tax Collector. Town of Putnam. 50-52
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

A Greenland conjurer against evil spirits once advised kaj Birket Smith. a Danish explorer. to sew his boots to the back of his mothers dress to be worn there the rest of her life
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

The Chinese do not bury their dead underground until lucky day" comes. the corpses often being kept in wooden boxes for many days. as eenters of disease infection.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

So far as is known, the state of Rome borrowed money from indiyi- duals for the first time at the begin ming of the war with Hannibal 2l5 E. C.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern: This Is to give notice that my wife. Pearl Miller. having left my bed and board l will not be responsible for any bills contracted by the said Pearl Miller after this date Dated at Putnam, Conn. this 18th day of December, 1925.
 A. E. MILLER
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
WANTED

WANTED-Family with girls to work in silk mill. Steady work, good wages Address BOX s, GO The Patriot Office. 52
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

An asbestos suit that can be used for protection in rescuing a fire vic tim is on exhibit in the American Museum of Safety in New York.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

good sound family horse. State lowest price. BOX 104, North Woodstock, Conn.
 52-l*
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
"cHARLEY'S AUNT"
Hoyt's Comedy to Be Presented In
 French

"Charley's Aunt" that Imaginable Hoyt three-act comedy, will be pre- scented in French Sunday afternoon and evening at St Jeans Hall, Proyi- dence street. Rehearsals have been held for some weeks and there has been d large advance sale of tickets. The afternoon performance will be at three o'clock, and the evening show at eight o'clock.
 The cast is as follows: William Babberly Wilfrid Martineau Col. Francis Chesney David Breault Spettigue. avoeat Paul Bonaseoni Jack Chesney Marcel Paulhus Charley Wickenham Urbain Peloquin Brasset, domestique Henri Duff Dona Lucia d'Alyod0rez
 Louise Guerin Miss Kitty Nerdun Bella Ben0it Miss Arabelle Spettigue
 Antonia Guerin Miss Helen Delahaye
 Bernadette Cartier
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
LOST

gold wrist watch with bracelet. Return to E. L. PRINCE X SONS or BOSWORTH BROS Reward. 52e
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Good horse. weight about 1900 lbs, one COW, one hei- fer, pig weighing about 300 lbs, chickens, about 3 tons hay. coops and all kinds of farming imple- ments. S200 take the lot for quick sale. ANTHONY MIGH0N, Put nam R. F. D. No. 4. Telephone 314-23.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

The bald eagle is not really bald, but from a distance it appears to be so. Its head and part of it's neck are pure white.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

Stamp Collee- tions. Would like to buy collec- tions of postage stamps. Also enve- lopes that contain postage stamps used prior to 1880. E. B BROWN, 55 Chambers St., New Haven, Conn. 50-23F
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

Cooks in London, England. refuse to accept positions unless they are as sured that their kitchens will be wired with a radio extension from the wire less installation of the family upstairs.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

Help. Get pay every day Distribute 150 necessary products to established users. Ex- tracts, soaps, food products, etc. Worlds largest company will back you with surprising plan. Write THE J. k. WATKINS COMPANY, Dept. K-i, 64 N. Washington St 1, Boston, Mass 50-1s
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

In remote rural districts in NoTIsy asr the bride dons the native dress ol ns- district and rides to the church ss'e mony on pony.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

WANTED-Pupils for piano instruc- tion. Mason's method. Reason able rates. MRS. CLIFFORD BOWEN, Abingdon. Tel. 717-2a
 42tf
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

FOR SALE-Baldwin apples for the holidays at soc and 60e a pk. Also Greetings and Russets. Phone ilO, CHAS. NICHOLS, Thompson ave- Putnam, Conn. 4otl
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

WANTED-Fur workers. NEW ENG. LAND FUR co. Kaminsky Block, Putnam, Conn. 35tf
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25
MISCELLANEOUS

TREE WoRk-Trimming, graftnn1.s. gn1.s planting and tree surgery. QnsII nuresey stock. JOHN |. WkiTn. a. Certificate State of Conn. nv Protective Examining Board, FOE 1,
 nursery stock. JOHN L. WRiGnss q fret Center, Conn. Phone Tas-@'
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

BABIES HAvEN-Groten. Com. Best country board for well oaolss s.'.s Special nursing care for delaSoscs dsoc
 or undernourished infants mh., h~. W. L. TABER. Tel. New Loa.0'' Ion. 467s. ol-g
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

FOR SALE-The Levin property, consisting of two houses ana large lot, situated on Bridge osIsss next west of Dr. RusselFs residence. is to be sold. If interested ses NJ. H. GEISSLER, Executor, Sese'
 Bldg. -l.------ lss.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-25

A study of Washington's transpor- tation shows that it costs the aver age car driver there ii.49 cents a mile to run his automobile.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-07-30
THE DENVER JEWISH NEWS

Good Readers long live the social column a very pleas
ant and important diversion in like know
where friends have been and what they doing 1t the
dessert of and shall always try make
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Are not these after ALL the features which best justify the
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would be satisfaction to know that gather
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of information which endeavors broadcast to the Jewish
munty of the Rocky Mountain region
Two features making their debut in the Denver Jewish
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may have items of general Jewish interest Beginning with
the next ISSUE THE BOOKLOVERS NOOK will make every eff
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