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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
NEWPORT
District Nurse
Being Considered

A community meeting called by the
president of the Woman's Club was
held at the office of the selectmen,
Wednesday, to consider the advis-
a, ability of joining with Dexter and
Corinna in hiring a district nurse. f..
o. Small acted as chairman of the
meeting. Mrs. Theresa Anderson, r.
N, field nurse of the Penobscot coun-
ty Health Association was present
and explained In very interesting
maner what the duties of the nurse
would be.
The advantage of having nurse
more Importance is the benefit which
nurse would be to scholars and
smaller children.
The expense would be met by pub
lie subscription. sponsored by the
Woman's Club and figured upon a per
capita basis with Dexter. Corinna and
Newport as union, the yearly cost
to this town would be less than $500.
Remarks were made by DIR. o. r.
Emerson, l.. o. Barrows. w. E. Rack
life and others and many questions
asked, which Mrs. Anderson answered
very definitely. The matter will be
brought before the different organiza-
lions at the earliest opportunity and
no doubt the result will be all that Is
desired. Eighty per cent. of the
money received from the sale of
Health Bonds and Christmas Health
Seals in this town will be used to
help pay the salary of the nurse. 1t
Is understood that Life Insurance
Companies also recognize the advan-
tage of a district nurse and pay for
calls made on any of their policy
holders this money being added to the
funds, which will be in the hands of
a resident treasurer whom 1t will not
be necessary to pay, IL the offer of
one of Newport public spirited men
to fill that position is accepted; desk
room and the use of telephone has
also been assured.
1t is reported that Dexter and Cor
lima have already secured the pledges
of their townspeople; the committees
from each town will meet in Corinna
Saturday, December 10. Viewpoints
committee includes Mrs. Theo Bar
rows, Mrs. Maude Jones and Mrs.
Rannie Cram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

Thursday to pass the holiday vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. J. Mudgett.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Libby were
business visitors Tuesday in Pitts
field.
Mrs. L. E. Gerald was a visitor for
the day Tuesday, in Pittsfield with
her sister, Mrs. Perley Wright.
Leander Young, who has been con-
fined to his home for several days
with rheumatism, is gaining.
Mrs. Leon Tilton has an attractive
line of material for fancy work,
worsteds. silks, and millinery for
sale at her home in the village.
c. A. Stevens of Pittsfield was a
business visitor in town Wednesday.
F. A. McAllister has been in i'll
health for several days and is now
improving.
Mrs. Charles Twitchell, who re-
sides near the Eelweir went this
week to Augusta, where she entered
the Augusta General Hospital for
medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Heath have
moved to Waterville where they will
reside this winter as he has employ
ment in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
SKOWHEGAN The
TRADE CENTER OF
SOMERSET COUNTY

The Skowhegan page in last Fri
days issue contained historical.
sketch Of the town and while Show
hogan is rich in historical traditions,
the people do not rest upon their
past histories but are industriously
employed in business and in making
their town one of the finest in Maine.
Skowhegan has fine government,
State, county and municipal build
ings, public park, street railroad, good
schools, several churches, three
strong banks, two hospitals, good
roads and nicely kept homes. 1t is
an important business center of CEN
trail Maine. The stores are well
stocked and unusually attractive.
There are many diversified indus
tries, manufacturing woolens, wors-
teds, yarn, shoes, pulp, reworked
wool, paper, hardwood products, bar
rels, boxes, textile loom specialties,
rugs, memorial tablets, lumber and
ice cream. 1t is also an important
agricultural center, shipping large
quantities of apples, hay, poultry and
dairy products. The low cost of
power and the splendid railroad ia
cilities make Skowhegan an ideal
place for the location Of new indus
tries.
beautlIul LAKEWOOD Fark on WeS-
serunsett lake near Skowhegan, is
an ideal spot for the tourist and sum-
mer vacationist. There is boating,
bathing. canoeing, fishing, tennis.
horseback riding and hiking. Sunday
band concerts, tea room, theatre,
dancing, children's playground, over
night tourists camps with modern
conveniences. Both Skowhegan and
Lakewood are on the main thorough
fare between New England and Que
bee and the scenery along this route
is among the finest in the State.
Skowhegan is glad to invite manu-
facturers who wish to embody good
ideas of workmanship, merchants
who will bring as their contribution
products of merit and honorable
dealing, workmen of skill and char
acter and to these Skowhegan offers
not the gilded fancies of a boom town
but steady balanced prosperity of
community whose foundations have
been laid deep, whose growth has
been normal and whose outlook for
the future is constantly growing
brighter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
In the Churches

Catholic Church-Next Sunday at
8 o'clock mass, the boys Of the par
ish will receive Holy Communion
The sermon by Father Renaud will
be in English. Music by the Chill
dren's choir. High mass at 10 o'clock
with sermon in French and music by
st. Mary's choir. Rsary and bene-
diction of the Blessed Sacrament at
1880 Sunday afternoon.
bethany Baptist church-There
will be three Christmas services on
Sunday, one at 1890, one at noon
and the last in the evening. The
music for the morning service will be
directed by Mrs. Arthur H. McQuil-
Ian. with Mrs. Ethel Ames, organist,
Miss Virginia Ames. violinist and
Watson P. Scofield. soloist. Both the
senior and junior choirs will sing the
following numbers: "The New Born
King" by L'Espoir: arise. Shine.
for Thy Light is Come" by Nevin:
Come to the Manger," by Lemont.
There will be solo parts by Bernard
Carr of Norridgewock and a duet by
Mr.. Carr and Mrs. McQuillan. Organ
numbers will include prelude,
GLORY" from Hhndels Messiah: Of
rertN" ,- nth" Gornod srd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
PhiIathea Class Meets

The regular meeting OF the First
Philathea Glass was held in the
Federated church parlors, Wednes-
day evening with the president, Mrs.
Ruth Merrill presiding. After sew
eral songs and prayer by Rev.
George Loring Thurlow. the roll call
showed SO members and two guests
present. The president gave a re-
port of the fair given by the class
and Working League showing gross
receipts of $1042.57. and a net of
$S35.14. The class voted to lay aside
$400 to be added to the building fund
which is now over 5000. The nomin-
ating committee report the follow
ing officers for the coming year:
President, Mrs. Mary Preble; vice
president, Miss Gertrude Carter;
second vice president. Mrs. Christine
Day; treasurer. Agnes Dunbar: Sec
rotary. Florence Whitney; assistant
secretary, Hannah Page; reporter,
Jessie Steward. At the close of the
business meeting. Miss Edna Petty,
sang a vocal selection and r. T. Pat
ten gave a short talk on the early
history of Skowhegan. The next
meeting will be held December 30. at
the church parlors with the install
lation of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

The Teachers Extension course,
given under the management OF Col
by College held it's last meeting Tor
the winter Tuesday evening. Inc
sessions have been largely attended
by Skowhegan and Madison teachers
and will be resumed early in the
spring.
Patients recently admitted TO
Somerset Hospital are Edward Spear
of Skowhegan and Thomas Perkins
of Athens. Patients discharged are
Irwin Oak and daughter of Skowhe-
gan and Clarence Forbes of Scion.
Austin Eames left "Wednesday Tor
Livermore Falls on business.
Bernard Holt, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlton M. Holt and a student at
Hebron arrived home Thursday Tor
his Christmas vacation.
Lyle S. Moore, paymaster at the
American Wooden Mills. left We'd
nesday for Boston and Skowhegan
village on business.
Sunset Chapter, No. s.. Q. z. D.,
will hold it's regular meeting TINS
evening at 7.45.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
Still Going Strong


While there is a constant increase
in the use Of automobiles. trucks ana
tractors, there is still large de-
mand for horses. In nearly every
town in Maine one may ma the
horse mart where these animals are
bought, sold or exchanged. Wesley
H. Watson, the local horse dealer.
always has just what you want for
driving, riding or working, and al
ways at reasonable prices.
1t is interesting as well as unique
to see fifty or sixty handsome
horses in one lot in this day of the
motor Mr.. Watson recently re-
ceived one pair Of western horses
that weighed two tons. His place
of business is handily situated on
North street about two minutes
walk from the post office. You are
always assured of a courteous well
come whether you desire to purchase
or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

postlude, March of the Magic King"
by Dubois. Miss Ames' violin solo
will be 1.-THE Viennese Refrain" by
FELTON,. Mr.. Scofeld will sing, Holy
Night" by Adam. At the noon hour a
Christmas lesson will be studied by
the Bible class. A vesper service
will be conducted by the Y. p. S. C.
f. at 6 o'clock with music by the
church orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
Millinery Up to the Minute

One of the leading millinery spec
ialty establishments in this section
is owned and managed by Mrs.
Cayonette who has a reputation for
her chic millinery and smart hats
and is a milliner of exceptionable
ability and taste. With the excep-
ton of few ready to wear hats, all
her millinery is hand made and she
will make up for you anything you
wish.
You will also find here the best
hosiery and underwear from nation
ally advertised houses ana all the
latest fads and fancies as they ap-
pear in the large metropolitan CEN
tiers.
1t will pay you to visit this shop
of real values.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

to the Roby farm which he Ia.
bought.
Lee Chapman is cutting cord wood
for William Davis.
Mrs. Minnie Decker has had In.
stalled a new Crossley Radio set.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
SK0WHEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters FARMERS PHONE 1910

Miss Grace Fox has arrived for a
two weeks's visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Clark. She is
member of the faculty of Northeast
Harbor High school.
A meeting Of the Lever board was
held at the High school building
during the twenty minute period 1oi-
lowing recess, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

Neckwear in all the brilliant COL
orings of the season is being attract
lively displayed by George g. Harry
Smith. Some excellent gifts are pro-
vided for $1.O0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

Paradise Sweets have on display
in their windows: Fancy crocheted
baskets filled with candy for Christ
mas gifts. Other specials are also
shown in the window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

fash & Groder offer new toasted
whole wheat muffets. while they are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

ready to fill all orders on fancy poul-
try and seasonable green vegetables.
printing troubles solved" is the
slogan of the Skowhegan Press, and
that it is a good one is shown by the
increased patronage the concern is
receiving.
The hooks for membership in the
Christmas Club of the Skowhegan
Trust Co. are still open and hundreds
are taking advantage of this money
saving plan.
Rondeau's bread, for sale by most
grocers, is proving very popular with
Skowhegan people.
The Investment advantages of in
surance are convincingly pointed out
by James c. Foyer.
Bookings are now being made by
the Oxford hotel for the special
Christmas dinner at $1.00 per plate.
Flowers always make an accept
able Christmas gift and the Buck
man Greenhouses are filling many
orders these days.
The start of a real savings account
will be the Christmas present that
many in Skowhegan will receive, and
tional Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

Never in the business history or
Skowhegan has there been so many
tasty window displays as at this
time. Original ideas that would do
credit to professional decorators may
be seen in many windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

A complete line of mems apparel
with special attention to Christmas
goods is being shown by the Amer
lean Clothing Supply Co., now in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
Week End Specials

The Bowman Hardware Co. is
offering a special 33-inch sled for
$3.50. This firm is also featuring a
complete line of skis, shoe skates,
snowshoes, cutlery and other gifts.
Fancy Christmas canes and bas-
kets, homemade in their own place,
are already displayed at Tabb's
Candy Shop. See the window dis
play for specials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

An attractive Curlex four-piece
Undressing set is being offered by
the Central Maine Power Co. for this
weekend at $1.OO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

their new store opposite the WOOL
worth store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

Home made cooking is the spe-
cialty of the Jones restaurant, WIN
a 50-cent dinner very popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

Chains are a wise precaution and
the Waterville Motor Co. is selling
many sets these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18
MERCER.

Mr.. veazy has moved his family on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-18

ready to fill all orders on fancy poul-
try and seasonable green vegetables.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
London Wants More Color

London Is showing signs Of revolt
against white or red brick house ia
cades, the color scheme Of the Eng
fish capital for centuries, perhaps.
Buff and brown may be added to red
and white to relieve the situation,
George Topham Forrest, architect to
the London County council, who re-
Gently spent several months inspecting
buildings in this country, said there
was something monotonous in long
series of dingy gray houses and, hav-
ing noticed in the United States an at
tempt had been made to relieve this
monotony by the use of colored ma
terials, he intended to follow suit.
On the councils Becontres Essex
estate, some 5000 houses will be erect
ed. in which the American idea of
mixed colorings will be adopted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
Finds Source of Pain

Vagrant aches and pains which
often afflict the stomach and are hard
to identify may now be accurately To-
Gated and classified by an instrument
resembling a miniature seismograph,
the device with which earthquake ire
mors are recorded, according to POpu
lar Mechanics Magazine. The pain
finder, devised by DR.. w. c. Alverez
of the University Of California, is said
to register the course of such ills in
almost any part Of the abdomen and
to clearly reveal every step of the d.
gestive processes. BY the recorder,
the passage of food through the diges-
tive tract can be closely followed, and
the exact SPOT and instant Of the set
ting up Of any trouble definitely
learned in q few minutes. The instru-
ment, called the multiple-e lectro-en-
terograph, is said to obtain its data
by means of pendulum swung in a
vacuum tube ard marks it's records
With needle.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
Statesman Forgot

Like so many famous professors Of
science, Prime Minister Painleve, who,
of course, IS known to the world pri-
marily as one of its greatest modern
mathematicians, is excessively absent
minded. During a Yecent debate on
Morocco in the chamber of deputies
debate of crucial Importance to his
ministry-M Painleve discovered as
he was making an address that he had
forgotten the name Of his foreign min
lister on BrianD. 81 am ready to
meet the wishes Of the chamber" he
said, land the question of Morocco,
which is so important, can be dis
cussed today, tomorrow or Wednesday.
Tomorrow, however, may be insult
able because my friend, NJ. -"
Here NJ. Painleve forgot the name,
hesitated and stammered and pointed
to NJ. BRAND. 81 mean," he went on,
"M- NJ the ex-premier -" and
then again he came to a halt, blushing.
M" he tried once again and the
chamber, interrapting with roars Of
laughter, shouted NJ. Brands name
1t was only Their that M. Painleve was
able to continue. yes" he went on.
"Thank you, that's it. M. b b
will be detained In the senate tomor-
row, and so perhaps it will be better
for us to postpone the debate till
Wednesday,"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
BIuellill.

J. B. Bettel and C. H. Dodge Will
leave Wednesday for Auburndale'
Fla.
Ethola Phillips has gone to South
Portland for the winter.
Victor Owens and Seaverns Tucker
have employment in Hamburg, N. j.
Mrs. N. F. Twining has returned
from visit in Bangor.
Mrs. Pauline Johnson has returned
ia Portland, after a visit with her
sister Mrs W. B. Wescott.
Rev T. l.. Brindley has returned
from his vacation.
Work has begun on the c. H. Mann
cottage at Beech Hill.
Mrs e. E. Chase of Orono and
Miss Nellie Douglass of Fort Kent
spent the weekend in town.
The first number of the Lyceum
course was given at the town hail,
Thursday evening. The play, In
Love with Love- was a delightful
bit of comedy. with some excellent
acting, and was well received by the
audience.
The Darling residence on East
Main street will be remodelled for
a two-tenement house. The barn
will be taken down and a double
garage built in its place.
Nov 2. s.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
Dental Motor Car

The Pennsylvania state department
of health has placed in operation
plan by which 1t hopes to have every
child in Bedford, Somerset Tioga, Pot
ter and Wyoming counties physically
fit when he enters school next fall.
health and dental motor car, In the
charge Ct experts, left recently to visit
these counties this summer. Field
workers have mapped out the itinerary
and will notify parents Of children of
school age when the health clinic will
be able to examine their children. Aft
or the childrens physical defects have
been diagnosed, they then will be
turned over to the home community
physician for treatment.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
North Sullivan.

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Marshall,
daughter Louise, and sons, Roscoe
and Paul, of Southwest Harbor, were
Sunday guests at J. B. Havey's.
Many members of Oasis chapter,
O. E. S., went to Ellsworth Wednes-
day night, where they were royalty
entertained by Irene chapter. In the
party were Miss Lissie Robertson,
Mrs. Lizzie Campbell, Miss Beulah
Wooster, Mrs. Jessie Havey, Mrs.
Della Jellison, Mrs. Ethel Havey,
Mrs. Mary Robertson, Mrs. Maria
Havey, Mrs. Minnie Springer, Misses
Lillian and Gussie Robertson, Mrs.
Annie Wentworth of North Sullivan;
Harold Hooper, Mrs. Annie White,
Mrs. Gladys Webb, Mrs Martha
Havey, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brin-
ton, MT. and Mrs. Albert Jewett, Mrs.
Ella Williams, of West Sullivan;
Mrs. Effie Cook, of Hancock: Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin Dyer and Miss Lola Dyer
of Franklin
Mr.. and Mrs. James Abel and
daughters, Dorothy and Erline, and
son Jimmy, of Kittery, were recent
guests of Mr.. and Mrs A. r. Abel.
The next Farm Bureau extension
service meeting will be held ir the
vestry, November IL.
Nov g. Fl.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
Cathedral viii D.uorf
WASHINGTON Monument

Several years will be required for
the drying OF the cement plastering on
the vaulted ceilings of the Chapel of
the Resurrection in the crypt Of Wash
inston cathedral ON Mount st. Alban,
says the Boston Transcript. This $50
lated fact of itself impresses the quail
ity Of the undertaking whose purpose
it is to present the national capt. :
with church structure designed
stand for 1000 years The design of
this chapel is unique in modern
times; and while the cement is drying
the cathedral chapter, it is announced
will search for Leonardo da Ninci
who will be commissioned to decorate
its walls with frescoes in primary col
ors depicting the doctrine of the Res
direction. A fresco can be applied
only while the mortar is moist; and it
is said of the frescoes of Brumidi in
the senate corridors at the capitol that
the artists could mix and apply ONLY
enough mortar for each days de-
sign This Second crypt chapel, which
is not that in which the remains of
W OOdrOW W llSOn ana Admiral Dewey
lie was designed by Philip Hubert
Frohman of Boston
The future visitor to Washington
will be interested to know that when
the Washington cathedral is completed
the Washington monument probably
must take SECOND place as local land
mark Mount st. Alban stands at an
elevation almost as high as the top Of
the monument, while the main roof of
the cathedral will extend above 100
feet higher than the Bethlehem chapel
and the Chapel of the Resurrection, al
ready completed. The building. it is
believed will be visible from a greater
distance than the monument. At least,
it will bulk much larger to the eye.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
Nusn1eerer Gentlemen

Statesmen calling on the hardware
trade ard selling wholesale only In the
state OF Connecticut, have organized
themselves into an association. They
named themselves "The Nutmeggers,
Their purpose is to jealousy guard
the ethics of their craft, their moral
standing In the community and to
boost the hardware business. They
will endeavor to give new and young
men In the aeld lift and teach them
the unwritten laws OF their profess
sion. Here is their slogan: "A Nut
megger will always be gentleman."-
Good Hardware.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-04
PenObSCOJ.

Mrs. Buford Leach of Dark Har-
Dor was in town last week, visiting
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Addie Wardwell spent We'd
nesday in Stonington with her sister,
Mrs. William Bissett.
There will be a meeting of Penob-
scot CHAPTER, o. E. S., Friday eve
ming, Nov. 6.
L Mr. and Mrs Frank Perkins of
Waterville spent last week here,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Staples,
DR.. and Mrs A. E. Sprague and
sons, Max and Edward, of Boothbay
Harbor, were in town recently. On
their return home they were accom-
panied by Madam Sprague, who will
spend the winter in Boothbay Har-
bor
, Misses Alma and Ruth Perkins
were at home from their studies at
the normal school during the recess
of last week, while the teachers were
attending the convention in Port
land
Archer Bridges has moved to the
Charles Hutchings place, which he
recently purchased.
The ladies' aid society of the
Methodist church was entertained at
the home of Mrs. A. w. Bridges Tues
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Macomber Of
Castine spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs A. f, Varnum.
Nov. 2. ''Woodlocke.