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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Great Increase
In Buying Insurance
By American People

New York, Dec. 3.-(AP)-Ameri-
cans now are buying as much life
insurance in seven weeks as they
bought in a year a quarter century
ago, Chairman William A. Law. of
Philadelphia, declared in opening the
annual convention of the Associa-
ton Of Life Insurance Presidents
here today.
AS an index to the condition of
the country, he called attention to
SIS, 400, 000, 900 of new insurance paid
for this year-a new record. This
represents a gain of $4,000, 100000
over the previous high mark of 1924.
American business expansion of
the past quarter-century is amazing,
and becomes more SO as we project
the picture backward to the begin
ming of this as yet comparatively
young nation" he said. with our
modern financial, commercial and
manufacturing machinery, dare we
use definite figures in attempting
century.
"The vast growth of our urban
population accompanying our com
mercial expansion, the organization
of business on a large scale, the
urgent demand for higher and higher
living standards, and the rapidity of
communication, all tend to emphasize
the inter-dependence of our popula-
ton, the extent of our future prob
lens and the need of broad minded
cooperation in their solution"
Robert w. Huntington of Hartford,
Conn.,, told the members that life in
surance companies this year are
making a further loan of 100000
900 to American people.
"This additional loan has been used
to finance homes and farms, industry,
transportation and commerce and
makes an investment record for life
insurance companies" he said.
Never before has the net increase
in life insurance investments in a
single year reached $1,000 100000.
The total invested assets of the
United States life insurance COM
panies will amount to $11,500, 900
by the end of the current year"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
New Eng. Shippers
Coming Conference

Portland, Me-, Dec. 3-Portland
will entertain next month over 500
business men representing every
phase of industry in New England
and Eastern New York and including
executives from every railroad east
of the Mississippi, who make up the
newly formed New England Shippers
Advisory Board, when they hold their
first quarterly conference,
The conference which will bring to
Portland one of the most representa- :
tive groups of business men ever as
sembled in Maine, was brought about
through the efforts of Andrew Lane,
a member of the executive commit
tee of the board and traffic manager
of the Great Northern Paper Co, and
Judge Benjamin F. Cleaves, execu-
tive secretary of the Associated In
dUstries of Maine.
The New England Shippers Advis-
DRY Board is the last group in New
England to be organized. The first
regular meeting was held at Hart
ford, Conn, on October goth last,
where the permanent organization
was formed. 1t is planned to hold
quarterly conferences every ninety
days, the first of which is to be held
in Portland.
The Board is to form common
meeting ground between shippers, loo
al railroads and the carriers as a
WHOLE to work for better mutual UNI
Outstanding of local and general
transportation requirements, to an
alyze transportation needs in its
territory and to assist in anticipating
car requirements and to further the
coordination of railroad with truck
and water transportation; to study
production, markets. distribution, etc.
1t would afford the public a voice in
the activities of the car service divis-
ion of the Am. Ry. Assn.
Although the board was formed
only last October, 1t has already been
of great aid to Maine industries. This
is said to be especially true as to the
recent potato shipments from this
State. arrangements being made so
that the shippers now have refrigera-
tor cars. Every Maine industry is
represented on the board. headquar-
tiers of which are in the Board OF
Trade Building. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Many Changes
Due House and
Senate Committees

Washington Dec. 3-(AP)-Sweep-
ing changes In some of the more
powerful of the House and Senate
standing committees will become eff
fective with the converting of the
new Congress next Monday.
Both of the committees dealing
with railroad legislation will have
new chairmen, Senator James T..
Watson of Indiana, succeeds Senator
Ellison d. Smith. Democrat, South
Carolina, as head of the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee. while
James S. Parker of New York will
replace Samuel Z. Winslow of
Massachusetts as chairman of the
House Interstate and Foreign Com
merce Committee.
Senator Stanfield of Oregon sue
ceeds the late Senator Ladd of
North Dakota as chairman of the
Public Lands Committee, the famous
Teapot Dome investigating body.
With changes in the membership, adj
ministration Republicans will be able
to recapture control of this body,
which may be asked to make other
oil investigations at this session.
Other of the more important SEN
ate committees which will have new
chairman are those on Postoffices
and on Pensions, with Senator
Moses of New Hampshire, replacing
former Senator Sterling of South
Dakota, on the former. and Senator
Norbeck of South Dakota, succeed
ing former Senator Bursum of New
Mexico, on the latter.
House committees which are to
have new chairmen include those on
Flood Control, Indian Affairs. In
sular Affairs, Merchant Marine and
Fisheries, and Military Affairs.
These chairmen are yet to be select
ed, but in the order of seniority they
would be in the order named Thomas
F. Curry. California; Royal G. john
son, South Dakota; Charles E. Full
Ter, Illinois; Frank d. Scott Michi-
gan, and John NJ. NORM. Pennsyl-
vania.
Changes in the personnel of
virtually all of the standing COM
mittees of both houses are, made
necessary by the decision Of the Re-
publican organizations of the two
houses to treat insurgents within
their party as non Republicans and
to assign them extra places at the
foot of committees without party
designation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Leland L. Smith was in Canaan
Wednesday forenoon to attend the
memorial services Of Mrs. Leona
Cooley.
Next Tuesday evening Mrs. Davis
Miller will entertain the Bethany
Baptist choir. They will rehearse
the Christmas music under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Ferna Abbey. Next sun
day, the Junior Choir will furnish the
chorus while Bernard Carr Of Nor
idgewock will be the soloist.
Harold Larry, who left this morning
for Portland, was accompanied as
far as Auburn by Mrs. Larry and
daughter, Eleanor. They will visit
Mrs. Lary's sister, Mrs. William Mill
err for a few days.
Mrs. Maria Waid of Wellington has
come to Skowhegan to pass the WIN
ter with her two sons, Charles and
Ernest Decker Through the sum-
mer, Mrs. Ward makes her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Cora Moul-
ton.
Recent patients admitted to the
Kennebec Valley Hospital are Miss
Annie Davis of Fairfield, Ralph Nc
Laughlin of West New Portland and
Turney Moore of Waltham. Mass.
Mrs. Edna P. Bunker of North AM
son was in town Wednesday, visit
ing friends and relatives.
Mrs. Emma Thompson of west
Front street returned to Lynn, Mass.
with her sister, Mrs. A. E. Wiswell,
for a short visit.
E.. A. Weber of Hartland was in
town Thursday on business.
The Skowhegan Dancing club held
its first assembly of the season,
Wednesday evening at the Commun-
ity House, under the direction of
Jerry F. Cole, John c. Roof and Har-
ry e. Smith. Music was furnished
by Oddy's Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
The Place of Home Made Sweets

In any town large or small there
is always one candy and ice cream
parlor that is always popular to both
young and old. This condition may
exist because of the pleasing person.
atty of it's proprietor or because the
products sold are of extreme high
quality. At Tabb's Candy Shop you
will find this ideal and rare combina-
ton. Besides nice stock of the
standard brands of high grade choco-
lates, there is always a large assort-
ment of homemade candies, made fresh
every day by one of the most, skillful
candymakers in New England. Have
you tried one of those delicious So
das? They know how TO mix them so
that YOU will want another. If you
are a stranger in town, just watch
where all the young people go. Sat
urday specials are very popular at
Tabb's. Look for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Sunday Services

Bethany Baptist - Regular service
at 1920, followed by the ordinance
of the Lords Supper, Y. P. S. c. E.
meeting at o'clo x. Regular sun
day evening meeting at Z o'clock.
The Helen Coburn Mission Circle
will meet at the parsonage next Fri
day afternoon at 2:30.
Centenary Methodist Church -
Morning worship at 10:30. Church
School session at IL o'clock. Epworth
League devotional meeting at =
o'clock and evening worship at Z.
Federated Church Lights and
Shadows of the Christian Message"
will be the subject of the morning
sermon. Church School at II o'clock.
Young Peoples Society meets. at 6
O'Clock in the vestry. Evening serv-
ice at Z o'clock in the auditorium.
Catholic Church-Sunday morning
at low Mass at o'clock. the chill
dren of Mary will receive Holy Com
munion. Sermon by Father Renaud
in English. High Mass at 10 o'clock
with sermon in French. Rosary and
benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
ar 3.30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Coyote Replaces
Lion as Menace

Missoula, Mont, Dec. 4-(AP)-
The mountain lion has yielded to the
slurking coyote as the greatest. men
ace to wild life in Montana,
To save himself and his stock, the
buckskin-coated pioneer of the sos
Fought the lion. In modern days, the
state posted a bounty of $40 for each
of the animals killed.
This warfare has progressed to the
stage where only one deer, a favorite
prey, has been killed by the mountain
king this year. The coyote, however,
has claimed several victims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
skowheaan,s Newest Shoe Store

The John Abbott Stores, who re-
Gently took over the location pre-
viously occupied by Bison and
Conant in Skowhegan carry COM
plete line OF foot wear, leather and
rubber, for every member OF the
family and a complete hosiery line
for women. The quality, style and fit
of this merchandise is in keeping
with lines selling for a much higher
price. Nothing in this store over
five dollars. 1t is our earnest desire
that we have the opportunity of
convincing every one of you that
John Abbott merchandise is the very
best and that we are ready to serve
you at all times. Other Maine stores
are located in Lewiston and Augusta.
Mr.. Guy l.. Conant, previously a
partner in the Bison and Conant
concern. Is the local manager of the
Skowhegan store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Useful Christmas Gift.

The extreme cold spell of few
days ago, reminded us that there were
still many things needed about the
home to make it comfortable for the
long cold winter. The Bowman Hard
ware Company carries everything
necessary to fill those needs mad 1t is
only necessary to give your order by
phone and it will be delivered imme-
diately. A visit to their large stores
will also reveal wealth of useful ar
tices that will make ideal Christmas
gifts for any member of the family.
LoSA over. their Radio display. ASK
them to place one in your home and
see how much you will enjoy the long
evenings listening in on the wonder
full concerts, operas, and great hap
penings throughout the country. You
are always certain of courteous treat
ment by experienced statesmen at Bow
maGs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
South Can Meet
Cotton Demand

Auburn, Ala, Dec. 2.-(AP)--Boll
weevil or no boil weevil, the cotton
belt of the United States can produce
all the fleecy staple the world win
consume and pay for at a Giving
price, in the opinion of Alabama
Experiment Station officials.
This could be accomplished
through intelligent use of fertilizer
and better varieties of seed. said
Professor NJ. J. lunches, director
after studying results of experiments
extending over a fifteen-year period,
The added cost necessary to in
crease production would be small
compared with the net return and 1t
would not be necessary to extend the
cotton area, he explained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
KENT'S HILL

Miss Una Swift has returned ho,,.
from the Deaconess Hospital In Ros
ton. where she passed several wesrs
Mrs. Walter Wiley and chilS,ass
of Waterville passed few DAYS M, n
Mrs. Willey's parents, Mr.. ana NJ NV
Frank Dow. last week. SUNDAY NJ
Wiley joined them, also Harlan n -
and family, of Augusta. -"
John Brown was ON the Hill III.
week visiting his brother, Joshns
Brown.
Miss Hazel Gibbs returned IA i !,
gusta, Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chase retsrpaa
from a hunting trip in Northssn
Maine, Tuesday, bringing with them
large deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Sk0WHEGAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters FARMERS PHONE ieo
TELEPHONE 175-K
FARMERS PHONE 1O.11O

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Weston left
Wednesday for Boston, where they
will visit for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell Horns and
children of Providence, r. l. are Wis
iting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Corriveau.
Miss Clara Varney is leaving soon
for Logtown, Miss, where she will
pass the winter with relatives.
Clyde Decker, formerly resident
Of Skowhegan and now living in Au-
gusta, was in town Thursday on bus
mess,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Will Attempt to
Prove Ericsson
Discovered America

Z Oslo, Nov. 20.-(AP)-To prove m,
1t was possible for Left Ericsson =
have discovered America 500 years ~
fore Columbus, Captain Folgero 4.
tends to make an attempt next vss,
to reach that country in a vessel n.
exact duplicate of the boats used ~
the old Vikings.
His boat will be 40 feet long and :,
feet wide and will follow a route NJ
Dover, Finisterre, Madeira and thsr
across the Atlantic in the hone ~
reaching Philadelphia.
The Norwegians still dispute coium.
bus claims and insist Ericsson was M
discoverer of America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Engagement Announced

The announcement of the engage
ment of Miss Velma S. Viles. CASH
Ter at the office of the Independent
Reporter, to Chales ]. Sheridan of
Stamford Conn, comes as q pleasant
surprise to her host of friends. Miss
Viles is one of Skowhegan's most
popular young ladies and her fiance
is also we'll and favorably known
here. Mr.. Sheridan is valued en-
ployee of the Electric Speciality
Company of Stamford. The date of
the wedding is as yet unannounced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
DEXTER
nexter. Woman,s Climb

The Dexter Woman's Club held
their regular meeting on Wednesday
evening at the First Baptist church
to which they invited several of their
friends to hear Miss Faith Hinkley
of Hinkley talk on album Leaves"
The program opened by an organ
selection by Arthur Haseltine, after
which Mrs. Clara Brewster Whitney,
president of the Dexter Woman's
Club in few appropriate remarks,
This enjoyable talk was followed
by solo, "Goodby, Sweet Birds =
Mrs. s. l.. Small; organ selection,
Mrs. Edna Marsh. :.
The next meeting of the Woman's
Club will be on December it, at the
home of Mrs. William E. Brewster,
and the topic of the afternoon Will
be Home Economics. Miss Avis
Traitor, Domestic Science teacher In
the local schools will be the speaker
of the afternoon. All members are
requested to bring household sug-
gestions with which to answer the
roll CALL
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ed
ward J, Pouliott Post of the Amerl-
can legion was pleasantly entertain
ed Wednesday evening at the home
of Mrs. p. A. Hasty on Maple street.
A large number of members were
present and a social evening passed
during which light refreshments
were served. It was voted to give
$50 toward the public nurse fund.-
and a sum of money to be sent TO a
World War veteran now in Massa-
chusetts hospital as Christmas gift
from the local Auxiliary. The next
meeting will be held the first we'd
nesday in January at which tune the
nominating committee will report.
The nominating committee is as fol-
lows: Mrs. Ruth t. Dudley, MIS-.
Martha Mountain and Mrs. Smith.
The North Dexter Sewing Club
will hold a sale at Hutchinson and
Gates store on Saturday afternoon,
fancy work. aprons, cooked food ana
other articles will be on sale.
The many friends of Miss Amanda
Hall of North Dexter regret to learn
that she is i'll at her home.
The postoffice will close at y
o'clock midnight, on December attn
and will not open again until IL
o'clock midnight on December 10Th
All persons are urged to mail early
that their parcels will be received
by Christmas morning.
The Universalist Christmas fair
bids fair to be the best held for
several years, all members of the
church are joining together to make
the fair success. The entertain
ment and play will be unusual fine
as they are under the direction of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Miss Veth Stone who Is teacher of
dramatic art, who has generously
given her time to the coaching of
the play. "Squaring it with the
Boss" This play is featuring some
of the best talent in town who un-
der Miss Stones excellent direction
cannot but help but make a splen-
did showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
Week End Specials

An attractive toilet necessity.
None more complete. Including the
original Curlex Waving Rod; the
Curling Clamp; a new, deep channel
Marcelling Clamp and Drying Comp
All pieces interchangeable. inc
Central Maine Power Co.. is oHerihg
as a week END special this set COM
plete for S1.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04
For Colds, Grip or Influenza

and as a Preventive. take Laxative
BROMO QUININE Tablets. A Safe
and Proven Remedy. The box bears
the signature of Z. w. Grove. 30c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Special sale of all winter hats at
greatly reduced prices in the latest
winter styles at Cayouette's Special
ty Shop, ranging in prices from $500
to $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

If you are thinking OF candy Tor
over the week lend just take a look
at the window of Tabb's Candy shop
with those delicious Chocolate
Cream Dates at 80 Cents pound. And
his hot Waffies with Maple Syrup
will please you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Ask your Grocer for Rondeau's
Bread and it will please you, once
tried always in the home and do not
forget it is made in Skowhegan. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

II your car needs Alcohol or
Glycerine call at the Waterville
Motor Company and it will be done
without charge of labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Santa says start a Christmas
Club for the whole family and next
December you will have a tidy sum
to do your Christmas shopping: for
further details see ad Skowhegan
Trust COMPANY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Do not forget that the Hotel OK
ford is one of the finest places to
stay when in Skowhegan and their
dining room will please you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

All who are in the contest for the
grand prize offered by Peter Leakos
have but two days more to send in
their name as it closes Saturday
night, December 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Home cooking is the kind we all
like so why not try lunch or dinner
at Jones Restaurant when in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Car load Of Horses from the farms
of Iowa have arrived and they
range in weight from IL to Is hun
bred pounds; some nice matched
pairs also a full line of harnesses,
whips. and blankets at Wesley Wat
sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Play safe and start a savings ac-
count in the First National Bank of
Skowhegan, start Bank book for a
Christmas Gift, what could be bet
fer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

Christmas comes but once a year
SO why not send home flowers to
brighten the day and they will be re-
membered for a long while. Buck
MANS Greenhouses suggest Flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-04

If you are not carrying enough
Insurance on your Buildings get in
touch with Julian J. Conroy and talk
the matter over; you are under no
obligations but do not wait too long
or it may be too late.
The Washington times., 1925-12-23
ME n
REASSIGNED

Many local reserve officers Of the
Army have received new assign.
ments TO units Of the Organized
Reserves. 80th Division, according
to word just received from the
adtutant OF the 3rd Corps Area,
under which corps area the local
officers are assigned. The reassign.
nent is one Of the largest ever
ordered at one time. They follow.
according to army rank:
Col. Joseph M. Heller, medical
reserve, assigned to General Hos.
pitaI 10, Zone OF Communication,
az commanding officer; Lieut.. Coils.
william Kirby. cavalry reserve. at
tached to the Sind Cavalry Division;
William II. Littlepage, medical
Surgical Hospital Of the 4th Army,
as Commanding officer: George E.
Lewis. medical reserve, assigned to
Station Hospital 55, Zone OF Com
munication. as commanding officer;
Walter A. Farmland. medical re.
serve, to Station Hospital Sc, Zone
Of Communication. as commanding
officer, and Robert w. Brace, med.
icaI reserve, to Station Hospital SO
Of the Zone OF Communication, as
commanding officer.
Mai Byron r. Patton, infantry
reserve, having moved to the Ninth
Corps Area, is relieved from
further assignment to the 80th
Division and the S20th Infantry
regiment.
Capts. Harry M. Forker, quarter.
master reserve, is assigned to the
sgd Motor Transport Command,
Zone Of Communication; Norman B.
Gridley, Quartermaster reserve, hav-
ing moved to the First Corps Area.
is relieved Of assignment as as.
sistant to the corps area quarter.
master; Raymond G. Miller, infantry
reserve, who is residing temporarily
in Paris, is relieved of assignment
to the general staff section of the
Third Corps Area headquarters as
assistant to Ga thereof, and of the
Eightieth Division; Elijah Reynolds,
! infantry reserve, is assigned to the
/ 428th Infantry; Ralph w. Alderman,
Infantry reserve, is assigned to the
32Oth Infantry; Ralph j. Haws,
, medical reserve, is transferred to
the 305th Medical Regiment:
| Thomas johnson, infantry reserve.
having moved to the Fifth Corps
Area, is relieved Of assignment to
the 428th Infantry.
Lieuts. George l.. Hunt, ordnance
reserve (branch assignment, hav.
ing moved to the Seventh Corps
Area. is relieved Of attachment to
! the Eightieth Division for instruc-
tion and training; William F. John.
ston, infantry reserve, having re.
signed his commission in the Ma
tional Guard, is relieved OF assign
ment to the National Guard of the
State of Maryland; James r. Arnold.
engineer reserve. is assigned to the
S4Sd Regiment OF Engineers; VII.
nam V. Appuhn. jr., coast artillery
! reserve. is assigned to the Third
Coast Artillery district; Jerome
Meyer. infantry reserve, is assigned
to the Eightieth Division, ana
George L. Hunt, ordnance reserve,
is relieved OF assignment with the
S13th Field Artillery.