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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20

There are many ways to treat
cold but only one DIRECT
way-with vapors that can be
inhaled.
Vapors penetrate Immediately
into every corner of the air pas
sages and lungs. soothing and
healing with every breath.
Nicks is so remarkably sue
cessful in treating cold troubles
because it acts like "a vapor
lamp in salve form"
When rubbed over throat and
chest the body heat releases va
pors of Menthol, Camphor, Euca-
lyptus, Thyme and Turpentine.
At the same time Vicks is abb
sorbed through and stimulates
the skin like a poultice or plaster.
This double. direct action Of
ten checks the worst cold over
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
Fairyiew Sewing Club Meets

wednesday afternoon Mrs Isaac
Pierce was hostess to the ladies of
Fairview Sewing Club, at her home
on Jewett street. There were nine
members present and delightful
afternoon was passed sewing and
socially. The next meeting will be
held at Me home of Mrs. Eli Little
field on Jewett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
TOWN ELECTIONS

SOUTH THOMASTON = Sclectmen,
Louis Fogg, Samuel Jackson, Arthur
+. Norton; town clerk. Eugene l.. Har-
rington; town agent, selectmen; treas
urer and tax collector, Carl Il. Snow +;
school committee, l.. l.. S. Morse,
Rockland. Money appropriated, $685.
Schools, S1745: highways, $500: sup
port of poor. 5000: town government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
Mrs. Vira Barker KiIgore

H Mabel Robinson Thursday an
nouncing the death Of her aunt, Mrs.
vjra B. Ktlgore. widow of DR.. Kill
gore which occurred Wednesday at
Orlando. Fla. where she hai been
passing the winter. Mrs. Kilgore
was born at Athens and was over 81
years Of age. She was twice mar
ried. the first husband being Henry
Tsge of Harmony being DR.. Kilgore.
She leaves one brother, Bradbury
Barker Of Athens and several nieces
and nephews. The remains will be
brought to Portland for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
Woman's Club Ballost Must Be In

Members of the Woman's Club are
urged to send their choice of officers
for the year 1925-26 not later than
Monday to members of the nominate
Ing committee, Mrs. A. b. Lamb.
turner avenue. Mrs. G. Ernest Az
ore, Maple street and Mrs. H. c. Jud-
klhs' Water street. Ii more conven-
rent for any they may be left at
Judhins store. Members of the
board who are not eligible for re-
eiection are secretary Mrs. Arthur
n; JeWett. treasurer Mrs. Morris
Gledhill and director. Mrs. Herbert
-. SWEET. The vice president. Mrs.
Robert A. Wentworth will not be
able to serve another year because
or duties in the Eunice Farnsworth
chapter, D. A. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mitchell left
thursday morning for Boston and
Lawrence, Mass, on a pleasure trip.
Mrs. Thomas johnson and son
Scott. of Madison were in town
Thursday on their way to Moodus.
Conn, where they will visit Mr..
Johnson.-Peter DUDE was business
caller in Augusta Thursday.-Mrs.
Adam Laliti of East Madison was in
town Thursday en- route fro Law
renee, Mass, where she formerly re-
sided.-Dr. Raymond A. Derbyshire
was at Good VIII on business Thurs
day.-Miss Marie Bosell and Miss
Mary Debe We're business callers in
Augusta Thursday.-Second and Third
SelectmenLester II. Packard and Jo-
seph Butler were visiting legislature
Thursday, the guests of Senator
Clyde H. Smith.-Mrs. Helen w.
Weston went to Melrose, Mass,
Thursday, where she will enter the
New England Sanitorium for treat
ment. She was accompanied by Miss
Edgline Dionne, a nurse, who will
care for her Ernest Decker. who
has been In town on business and a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
BihIe CIass MeetinR

The Bible Glass taught by Rev.
George L. Thurlow, pastor Of the
Federated church met in regular ses-
sion at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie H. Goldsmith on High street
Tuesday evening. The meeting of
this class will be discontinued until
after Easter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
Good Will Club Eniovs p;cn;c

ut the home of Attorney and Mrs.
Amos X. Butler on Madison avenue
the ladies of the Good viii Club on
Wednesday night enjoyed Il delic-
ious picnic supper. served under the
direction of Mrs. Guy l.. Conant and
Mrs. Harry L. Smith. During the
afternoon at the regular semi
monthly meeting the ladies tackled
two puffs and worked on patch work.
The next meeting will be held on
Wednesday Apr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20

guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Z. Deck
er. has returned to Portland.--C. Earl
Patten, who with his children has
been passing the winter with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Patten, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. Fogg.
have returned to their home on Nor
ridgewock avenue.-Friends of Miss
Dorice Chase will be very sorry to
know that she is i'll at West Pownal,
where she is employed.-Florin Ellis,
who has been employed at Kingfield
has returned to Skowhegan-Mrs.
Minnie Ellis has returned from 2
business trip to Portland.-Charl:e
Oliver son of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Oil
yer of the Athens road, who has been
i'll with pneumonia is improving
Miss Gladys Parkman is a guest OF
her sister and husband. Mr.. and Mrs.
p. C. White of Hilton Hill.-Mr. Nc
Keen of Boston was in town Thurs
day.-Mrs. Alice Barrows, who has
been a guest of her sister and nus
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Kerry B. Stew
ard, has gone to Augusta.-Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Hayden, who have
passed some months in Augusta
have returned.-Clyde E. Decker was
in Clinton on business Wednesday,
Thursday attending a meeting Of the
"Know Maine Committee" at the
city hail. He will go from Portland
directly to Orono, where he is to be
POSTMASTER at banquet given by
the Journalism Society Of the Univer-
sity Of Maine, to the editors and
business managers Of school publica-
lions from various towns of Maine.
AS n part of this program Mr.. Pat
ten is depended upon for an Indian
club demonstration. At a meeting OF
the high school students and others
the following morning, he will give
talk on Getting Out the School Pa-
per"-Nrs. Everett T. Goodrich was
IN Waterville Thursday, the guest OF
her son and wife. DR.. and Mrs. Hlinn
o. Goodrich.-Mr. and Mrs. Anthony
Richards were in Waterville Thurs
day.-Dr. Fl. E. Spear of North An
son has been in town recently on
business Mrs. Lester Roundy of
Clinton is the guest Of her daughter
and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes
=. Pickett of the 1sland.-Murrav
Crawford of Fredericton. y. B., will
arrive in town this morning, being
called here by the death of his sis
ter, Mrs. Amos Fortier.
At the Notre Dame de Lourdes
church TODAY at 3:45 and 7:15 2. NJ.
will occur Stations of the Cross. he
ing observance of the Lenten Devo-
lions.
Because of the death of Mrs. Nellie
Fortier the First Philathea class of
which she is a member will post
pone the food sale which was to
have been held Saturday for one
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curley Moody OF
Skowhegan are parents of son,
born Thursday morning.
David Thurlow. a student at Col
by will pass the Easter vacation with
his parents, Rev. and Mrs. George
l.. Thurlow.--George Richards Of
town who has been q medical patient
at the Somerset Hospital was dis
charged ThurSday.-Mrs. l.. f..
Boardman is i'll at her home on
Middle street.-Mr. and Mrs. Lin
wood Cote have moved into the Ger
trude Gates house on Hanover
street.-Miss Florence Chase, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Chase of
Spring street. who has been a sur
gical patient at the Somerset hospi-
tai. was discharged Thursday.-Mrs.
Lydia Haines of Hanover street. who
has been quite i'll is recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
S. n. S. Hoop Season Closes TONIGHT

The Skowhegan high boys basket
ball season will be completed with
the game played here tonight with
Richmond high team, which defeat
ed 5. II. S. earlier in the season at
Richmond. There will also be
game between the Knights OF CO.
iumbus and American Legion. Games
will be played at Heselton hall fol-
lowed by dance with good music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20

This Friday evening Miss Helen
Grundy will entertain the members
of the Epworth League and young
people of the Centenary Methodist
church at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Grundy on
Pleasant street. She will be assist
ed in her duties of hostess by her
mother and St. Patrick features will
be carried out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
|Sk0W HEcAn LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, ::,a., -. g
Mid Week Prayer Service

The mid week prayer service was
held Thursday night at the vestry
of the Centenary Methodist church
with, the Methodist pastor. Rev.
Herbert L. Nichols conducting the
service in an interesting manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
GRANGE Meetjnu

All officers were present at a well
attended meeting of Skowhegan
Grange held Wednesday evening.
The first and second degrees were
conferred upon a class of candidates.
1t was voted to give a Grange dance
soon after Lent and the following
committee was appointed to make
arrangements for the affair: Ralph
Perry Mrs. Violet Hopkins and Geo.
Hopkins. Musical numbers were
rendered by a male quartette COM
posed OF Messrs. Elmer Z. Harris,
Marshall c. Viles, Willis c. Hobart
and Fred c. Nye. accompanied by
Miss Effie NJ. Nye. A unique con-
test which was participated in by all
members of the Grange present UNI
der the direction of the Overseer,
Elmer z. Harris, caused much mer-
riment. Light refreshments were
served by the losing side in the con-
test. The minstrel show which was
to have accured on April Sth under
the direction of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Thibodeau. Mrs. Sarah Beaulier and
Elmer e. Harris will not occur until
Wednesday evening, April o. The
meeting scheduled for April 90 on
highways in charge Of Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert N. Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs. N.
jackson and Mr.. and Mrs. L. j.
Kimball will take place on April 8
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
Funera, Service Of Mrs, Fortier

The funeral service for Mrs. Mel
lie Crawford Fortier. wife of Amos
Fortier, will be held Saturday after
noon at the Federated church at .
o'clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20

Do not allow synthetic preparations
to go into your stomach. Bakers
Certified Flavoring Extracts are
made from only the choicest fruits
guaranteed pure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
MONMOUTH
Monmouth Grsxfc

Monmouth Grange held a profitable
meeting Wednesday with a fair at
tendance. c. l.. Marble of Winthrop
gave fine address on "Relaying
Americanism." The program also in
cluded a paper by Mrs. G. NJ. Twitch-
ell on "Village Improvement" discus
sion Of the question What are the
needs of our community, and how can
they best be supplied" by J. +. Bu-
ker, Mrs. Mary w. Folsom. Harold p.
Smith. w. L. Reynolds, G. B. Pottle
and others. Mr.. Marble also gave a
humorous reading which was greatly
appreciated. The dinner committee
consisted of Mr. and Mrs. y. w. Fol-
som, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Robinson, Sir.
and Mrs. John Robinson.
Next Wednesday evening the grange
will have a poverty social, instead of
the regular meeting. The committee
is Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Berry. Mr..
George Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. +. X.
Blake.
The school friends Of Robert Petten-
gill gave him a surprise party Satur-
day afternoon in honor of his 18th
birthday. Games We're enjoyed and
refreshments served. Numerous gifts
received by the host included birth
day cake with candles. from his aunt,
Mrs. Ethel Robinson, lunch box.
thermos bottle aud an Eversharp pen
cil.-Alrs. J. +. Buker went to Bruins
wick Thursday to visit at the home or
Mrs. James Chaney-Mrs. Jessie
Frost. who has been the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. A. T. Hathaway for several
days. has returned to her home at East
Monmouth.-Burpee Boyd returned to
Boston Thursday after a short visit at
his home here.-Mrs. Edith Richard
son. who has been passing several
weeks at the home of !. II. l'ettengill,
returned to Leeds Friday.-Mrs. Mar
garet philbrooll of Greene was re-
cent guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Berry,. c. Pierce is making
arrangements to leave town soon, haV-
ing sold his goods at auction Mon
day-Carl FettenEill Of Wilmington,
Conn, was Weekend guest of his
father, Fl. L. Petten.iIl, and sister.
Mrs. Bert Robinson. and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
Social Circle Elects Onicers

The parsonage OF the Centenary
Methodist church was the scene of
a happy gathering of the ladies of
the Social Circle of that church.
There was a large attendance. At
the business meeting the president.
Mrs. Lillian Smith presided. The
following officers were elected to
serve for the coming year: Presi-
dent. Mrs. Carrie Mcpherson; first
vice president, Mrs. Marta +. Mer-
rill: second vice president, Mrs. An
ME 8. Nichols; secretary, Mrs. Eta
s. Merrill; treasurer. Mrs. Myrtle NJ.
Lamb; chaplain, Mrs. Laura H..
Dinsmore. Mrs. Viola r. Smith was
appointed chairman and Mrs. Sadie
Dover and Mrs. Bessie A. Smith,
members of q committee to have
charge of the annual Circle sup
per which will be served at the next
meeting to be held on April 1. The
Sunshine bags were opened and
found to contain 500 which will be
added to the Circle treasury. One
former member, Mrs. George Mich
OILS of Jackman was present. The
ladies sewed on circle work during
the afternoon. A delicious luncheon
was served at small tables. The
decorations were in green In obser-
vance OF st. Patrick's Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
PASTORS Glass

At the Federated church parlor
Wednesday afternoon. directly after
school the first in a series of three
meetings of the Pastors classes con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. George
l.. Thurlow was held with % young
people in attendance. The pastor
spoke on "Can We Know God, and
How and What Can We known"
This was an Introductory service.
The class on next week will be held
on Thursday afternoon when Mr..
Thurlow will speak on What It
Means to Be a Christian" and the
third and last class will be held the
following week when Mr.. Thurlow
will speak on 1.-THE Christian Church
and Its Work in the World and Our
Relation to It." These classes are
held for assistance to any who are
considering uniting with the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
For Colds, Grip or Influenza

and as q Preventive, take Laxative
BROMO QUININE Tablets. A Safe
AMI Proven Remedy. The box bears
the signature of Z. w. Grove. Goo
adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
philathea Class Meets

There was a large attendance at
the First Philathea class meeting at
the Federated church parlor We'd
mes day night. The business OF the
semi monthly meeting was transact
ed with the president, Mrs. Ruth l..
Merrill presiding. Records and roll
call were given by the secretary,
Mrs. Fanny d. Huff. Treasurer Mrs.
Agnes Parsons gave report. 1t was
voted to hold a sewing meeting in
the afternoon with a picnic supper
on Wednesday, April and the reg
ular meeting will occur in the eve
ming. Mrs. Jennie Horne was ap-
pointed chairman for the supper
and to select her helpers. The pas
tor. Rev. George L. Thurlow, was a
guest and made interesting remarks.
This was the annual birthday par
ty Of the class and gifts amounted
to $25. Mrs. Eta Lacasse, Mrs.
Joel Whitney. Mrs. Sterling Flem-
ming and Mrs. Eldon Boyd served
individual birthday cakes lighted
with blue candles. ice cream and
candy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20

Mr. and Mrs. Curley Moody Of
Skowhegan are parents of son,
born Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-20
Halt the svoyld
is half oslssp

is half asleep
. 1t 10 terrible to feel all
u dragged out to live
from one day to the
next IN Q constant state
of weariness. Yet thou.
sands do, because con.
stipation 10 destroying
their energy-even their
interest In life. Only
kellogs's ALL BRAN
brinss sure and safe
relief from this disease.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-08-21
HEART ATTACK CLAIMS
CAPT. OWENS TUESDAY

Capt. W. II. Owens. 80. Il familiar
figure in Elizabeth city, and known
thruout eastern North Carolina and
Virginia where he has travelled for
- years for the Duff Piano Com
pany. died of Il heart attack Tues
day of this week while stopping
at the Carolina Hotel this city.
Captain Owens travelled over the
raStrcn part of the state in a small
vessel. carrying Il lead of pianos,
selling and delivering as he went
along 4 few years ago he had Il
narrow escape when his vessel went
down in PamlicO Sound, during Il
storm, and he lost cargo of musi-
cal instruments.
Captain Owens is survived by his
wife, who lives in Norfolk, which
waS his home: three SONS W. IL.
Owens and Claudc Owens Of Nor
folk, VI. &. Owens of this city; and
fGur daughters, Mrs. II. T.. Health,
Mrs. l.. G., Martin, Mrs. VI. White
hurst and Mrs. &. r. DOXcy Of Nor
folk.
Funeral took place in the family
burial ground in Tyrrell County
Wednesday, Captain Owens being Il
n.y iyn nf thnt rn1ntH
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-08-21

Whats on your mind:' asked
the Soda JcrkCr of the Bank Clerk
after the latter had called for his
morning bottle.
Il think | have dopcd out what
ailS this town and every other small
town." replied the Bank Clerk. NO
wonder our Aldermen call special
meetings and waste the towns
money. to find ont whether they
ought To discharge Il man who's al
ready quit his job. We're just short
ON honest to-GOd ability and lead
erShip. to whip the cOmmonhcrd i'll
line"
Don't YOU think this town raises
men as good Us any other town:
asked the Soda Jerkcr.
Il do" said the Bank Clerk, But
they don't stick. When Il home boy
develops Il little ability, nobody
notices it. The best men this old
town. ever produced, were not
recognized until after they went
AWAY from home. The biz cities
take from this town and every other
small town and community, Wherc
leadership is needed, the real assets,
The few dollars and cents that 90
aren't 50 important as IN" young
men of ability who leave every year.
The merchants howl and hOlu
meeting every time Il few doliafs
20 TO the mail order houses, but
nobody notices when the ablest ana
most promising young men ana
women of this town move out. No"
| waS Just reading something alohS
this same line, which said: sup
nose the chamber of commerce Oh
this town really undertook the 1oD
of identifying and holding its bright
est Young men and women. sup
bose it opened up jobs for them on
competition of their high school
and college courses. even though
thp doing of this caused some lncon-
yenience and expense. Suppose the
b,pks Of the town gave these young
men the encouragement of little
axtr, backing. Might it not turn
out in the course of twenty or thirty
,.o,r. that this town would show
remarkable growth:
Maybe So admitted the Soda
Jarker. But for every young per
son of ability who leaves the old
bnme town. somebody from another
town comes to take his place. It's
! .aems like it amt nature for a
Young fellow tn make good at home
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-08-21
ROAD DPICNICON
SEPTEMBER 10
Celebration of Road to Acorn
Hill Will Take Place Here
Four Weeks Hence

Everybody in Gates County
is to be invited to attend the
celebration OF the opening of
the Dismal Swamp Highway
from Tadmore in PaSquotank
County to Acorn Hill in Gates,
the date having been fixed at a
meeting of the Merchants
Association yesterday S
Thursday. September 10th.
The building of the road across
the Dismal Swamp has been quite
Il project. 1t penetHteS the wild
est portion of the swamp, and re-
Quircd Il tremendous FIJI of dirt
to make the rOad-bed. The work
has been underway for three years,
ard altho having been paSSable for
SeN cral months, IS not quite COM
llete.
Chairman Of the various commit
tees on the celebration to be held
here are aS follows. Entertainment.
u. Walter Harris: Fine lees, Geo. X.
Little: Automobiles. Miles Clark :
Publicity, Buxton White, and Ralph
Pool.
\ second meeting to formulate
more definite plans for the cclebra-
tion. is To le held Tuesday in the
Chamber If Commerce rooms.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-08-21
0Ih0 I5ANK CIEI2N "No HE oOUH JGRNe<
WE DON'T APPRECIATE THINGS.

os u rulr. Seems like if he stays
home. he depends too much on his
friends and his relatives. he feels
like his old acquaintanccS ought L"
patronizc him. and hc gets lazy.
Every fellow does pretty we'll when
he is thrown on his own resources
among strangers. He has to work
and to save to kccI up appearances.
"On the other hand. said the
Bank Clerk. 1T seems that the
home boy could do 80 much more
in his old home town. y boy VINO
has spent his happicSt days i'll this
town. ought to Grow up with great
love for his town and his people,
He ought to look forward to tn"
achievement of cvcrythin" good ana
progressive for his town. and make
it Il better place for those who are
coming on.
THE trouble is said the Soda
.Icrkcr. a fellow TbcSn't know
how good his old hom" town is,
nor how to appreciate the happy
days he spent there, until he has
hattled around in the world on his
own awhile. and had Il sense OF APP
prcciation hammered into his head.
ASA matter of fact, we Just imagine
that the days long gone by were
happy days. Really the bad don t
live lone. We glOrify the past ana
LET our imagination dress up i'll %lad
RAGS and season with tender MEM
oricS, our recollection of every little
happy moment that we have spent,
forgetting in our desire to CHERISH
some worth while things as our own,
that every happy hour had its meas
ure of sadness. or misery or ulS-
content. Just dig up your past ana
fax vOrlr memory good and strong,
and see if some of your days now
aren't lust as good as any YOU
spent wears ago. The trouble was
then. YOU didn't know how to ap-
preciate things. Just like the home
TOWN genius, we see his faults while
he is with It's. and that takes the
edge off his good points. But when
he yoes away, we soon forget that
he had some bad points, we only
beor from time to time that he's
making good. and we say he always
was Il bright boy