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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Junior Defamation

At the annual Junior Defamation
held at the Town hall, Wednesday
evening; each student proved a credit
to himself and to his parents. They
showed that they had had a great
deal of efficient training and that
they had made an extra effort them
selves. The following program was
carried out: Music, Minute Men
of The Revolution" Donald Hender-
son; "Laddie. My Lad" Myrtle Pur-
ington: "Toussaint L'Overture." Lynn
Hinkley: music, Queen Vashti's
Lament" Helen Lamereau; Message
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
NORRIDCEW0CK

Mr.. and Mrs. Ivory Haskell Of Au.
burn. were over Sunday guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Haskell.
Frank Miner, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Perley Butler. drove to
Portland, Sunday, and were accom-
panied home by Mrs. Miner and lit
tie daughter. Marylyn. who have
been visiting relatives there for
week.
Hamlin Hale has a new Ford car.
Miss Christine Gillin has finished
work for Mrs. Edna Emmons and
has returned to her home on the
Winding Hill Road.
At the regular meeting of Leb-
anon Lodge A. F. and A. F.. on Fri
day evening the Fellowcraft degree
was worked on three candidates. 1t
was voted to observe Past Masters
Night at the June meeting.
Basil Ames was in Watervilie,
Thursday, on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Davis ana
son, Paul. of Augusta. were week.
end guests Of Mrs. Davis parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Blaisdeu.
Mrs. Frank Oliver and little
daughter, Virginia. returned Friday
TO their home in Madison. after
passing the week with her sister,
Mrs. George Jewell.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wiles OF
Ipswich. Mass, are receiving con-
sratulations upon the birth Of son,
April Is. The baby has been given
the name Howard Edmund. Mrs.
Wiles was formerly Miss Alice
Brown, of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boone and two
daughters, Aubrey and Laura, were
Sunday guests of Mr.. Boones par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. K. Boone.
Ernest Seabury and family motor,
ed to Bangor, Tuesday, and visited
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Fields have
given up the rent in the Jewell
house on Main street, as Mr.. Fields
has gone to Massachusetts. Where
he has secured employment.
The Annual Junior Prize Speak
ing of the Norridgewock High
School. will occur on wednesday
evening Of this week in the Iown
Hall. =.
Skowhegan, visited Mrs. Hooerts
mother, Mrs. Charles Emmons on
Monday. 80,
very pleasant meeting on Tuesaas
afternoon at their hall. and at the
close refreshments NeiO SCI W.
the committee. The next meeting
will occur on May IS, and dinner
will be served at noon.
Miss Edna Thompson and Miss
Jessie Teed were in Skowhegan
Saturday.
Ernest Rowe has purchased ar
Essex Coach.
Hon and Mrs. Leroy r. Folsom
are passing ten days in Boston
where Mr.. Folsom was called OF
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

I admit that a man cannot be
nattered as easily as a woman"
William: "That depends upon
whether he Is married or single. It's
the easiest thing in the world to
Halter a married man by saying he
doesn't look It,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
W. s Gives Prizes on Essays

Some little time ago the Village
Improvement Society voted to give
two prizes in money to pupils OF the
High School who would write the
best essay on subject TO be as
signed to them. The Committee,
who had this matter in charge We're
Mrs. Mabel Miller. Mrs. Anna Har-
ris and Mrs. Nellie Parlin Clarke
The subject chosen by the commit
tee was 1.-THE History of Prohibition
in Maine" On Thursday morning
the committee were present at the
High School to announce the win
ners and award the prizes which
was done in very pleasing manner
by Mrs. Miller. The first prize OF
Ave dollars was awarded to Miss
Bernice Blaisdell. member Of the
senior class. while the second prize
Of two and half dollars was award
ed to Melvin Beck, a member Of the
Freshman class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Water Can't Get Gold

A unique feature of the Easy that
women find especially valuable is its
gas heater. This keeps the water at an
even temperature all through the wash
ing. The tub of the Easy is solid
copper with big round full-size open
ing which makes the clothes easy to
put in and take out Ten single sheets
can be washed in the tub at one time,
and with such large capacity the
washing is over before you know it.
Built Like Fine Car
The Easy is built of the finest
materials, with careful attention given
to the smallest details. 1t is the kind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Mrs. Evelyn Small

The body of Mrs. Evelyn Small,
wife of the late Zaccheus Small was
brought here Friday. She passed
away at the home Of her daughter.
Mrs. Names, of Five Islands. For
many years she was a resident of
this town where her genial spirit
won her many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

pressure. AS they
rise they create a
vacuum w h C h
draws the air, soap
and water back
through the fabric.
r his m c t h o d of
washing-the Easy's
V acuum c u p
Principle is the
only method that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
v, |, S, Meeting

Parlors. In the absence Of the
president, the vice-president. =. Mrs.
Lila Tobey presided. At the bust
ness meeting it was voted to sus-
pend the meetings Of the club during
July and August. The Society also
voted to install in the near future,
a drinking fountain in the school
building. for the benefit Of all the
pupils Of the public schools. The
program Of the afternoon was in
charge of Mrs. Fannie Hussey. who
was assisted by Mrs. Hazel Moore.
The subject under consideration was
"A Day With Longfellow." Mrs.
Hussey read a paper upon the life of
sthe poet, and Mrs Moore read a
description Of The Wayside Inn with
excerpts Of the poem. Several
poems were read by Mrs. Edna
Emmons and Mrs. Anna Harris with
descriptions of still others. Musical
numbers were rendered by Mrs.
Neva Jones and Miss Carrie Walker,
who sang selections Of Longfellow's
which had been set to music. At
the close of the meeting refresh
ments were served by the hostesses.
Clayton Atwood has accepted a
position with the Somerset Motor
Company Of Skowhegan. taking the
place Of Stein Collins, who resigned.
Mothers Day was f1ttingly OBJ
served at the Congregational
Church on Sunday afternoon with a
sermon appropriate to the day by
the pastor. Rev. A. G. Peacock. A
special program of music by the
choir included "A Flower for You,
Neva Jones. Mother O'Mine" by
Tours was sung by Bernard Carr.
The church was decorated with pot
ted plants and carnations.
Mrs. Elizabeth Russell with her
sister Mrs. Henrietta Wood, have
returned from Portland. where they
have been passing the winter and
has opened her home on Main street
for the summer.
Mrs. Jennie Sawyer and son. Will
liam. have both been i'll with the
prevailing distemper.
The Kennebec Log Driving Com
pany have their booms strung at
this point and few Of the logs or
the spring drive have already begun
to come down the river.
Edwin Gilman has moved his fam
lily to Madison where they are to
make their home as Mr.. Gilman has
a position with Fairf1eld's Bakery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Haskell
have a new Ford car.
Walter Head has begun work FOR
G. s. and F. E. Jewett on their farm.
Edward House has gone up-river
to work on the drive.
A Poverty Ball will be given on
Thursday evening under the aus
pices of the Rebekah Lodge in the
K. P. dance hall with music by the
local orchestra.
Stephen Blaisdell Of Belgrade
visited his brother Greenleaf Blais-
dell last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Withee were
in Skowhegan. Thursday evening. to
attend the supper and meeting of
Somerset Fortress and Canton
Somerset.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grant are pass
Ing a short time at the home of
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Grass Fire

The Fire Department was called
out on Saturday morning at about
IL o'clock to help extinguish a
brush fire at the farm of Horace
Horace Jones on the Wilder Hill
Road. which had become dangerous
on account of the high wind. This
y the first time this season that the
department has been called out for
q brush or grass fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Grange MEETING

The Grange was we'll attended Fri
day night considering the many
outside attractions. The question,
What will I do to build UP the
Grange this year," was discussed
by every member in the hall. The
program next week will be in charge
of Mrs. G. o. Purinton and will be
followed by a covered dish supper.
1t is'hoped that there will be good
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

Cecil Campbell Is working in
Waterville.
Miss Emma Frost Of Skowhegan
IS caring for Mrs. Rose Taylor, who
remains critically ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Randall, Mr..
and Mrs. George Cutler motored to
Portland, Saturday, }
Mrs. Voldella Mosher opened a tea
room at the Tyler House, Saturday
afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Gass, of Augusta,
passed the week lend at the home of
her uncle, Albert Henderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Tibbetts,
who have been passing a few days
at their home here, returned to
Hampton, N. H.. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perro. OF Bath. were
visiting Mrs. Perro's mother, Mrs.
Annie Mailer, Saturday.
. Mrs. Richard Denham and son,
Raymond, passed Saturday at the
home Of Mrs. Erland Rogers.
Albert Pike and Miss Josephine
Temple Of Massachusetts, passed the
weekend in town.
Mrs. Nellie Rideout. who has been
working at the home of Mrs. Grace
Nelson, Richmond, has been passing
few days at her home here.
Miss Mary Hall ana mother, Ara
bine Hall. and Miss Gladys Raymond
were Brunswick visitors, Saturday.
Thomas Borjesson attended the
High School Principals Convention
held in Augusta, Friday and Satur-
day.
The regular Saturday night dance
was very we'll attended this week.
Many from Topsham, Brunswick,
Gardiner and Richmond came by
auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cromwell and four
children. Of Bath, were callers at the
home of Mrs. Cromwells sister.
MISS Jessie Cromwell. Sunday.
LICK Rogers, of Gardiner, was a
VISITOR IN town Wednesday evening.
tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

The fire chemical was called to the
Spear farm on the state road Friday
afternoon. They were unable to get
the fire under control until the roof
had been burned quite badly.
The second ball game of the
Coombs High school team against the
town team was played Saturday with
a score Of Is to IL in favor of
Coombs High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Health Progress In schoo,

Friday afternoon the High and
grade schools Of the village presented
a very fine health program at the
Town hall. The program was not
only entertaining but instructive and
the children all showed the fine
training they had received. At the
close DR.. 1. C. Irish gave fine talk
on contagious diseases and how to
prevent their spreading. DR.. Charles
Brown then gave an instructive
talk On the teeth and their care.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

than in washing machines. Yet child
can run the Easy, so simple is it
to operate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

will get all the clothes clean yet handle
fine, dainty pieces more gently than
human hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

Soh AoA OiS N"'Jt oO oAAARAN ~ ~
to operate.
One Weeks flashing Free
Here is your chance to see this mar
velous time and labor saving servant in
action Without the least cost or the
slightest obligation to you we will have
an Easy and a demonstration at your
home on your regular washday. You
can do an entire weeks washing with
the machine without paying penny.
If you wish to keep the Easy you can
leave small deposit and pay the bal
ance monthly on liberal terms. Don't
wait even a day Phone an Easy
dealer near you-today, or write US.
SYRACUSE WASHING MACHINE
CORPORATION
Syracuse, New York
The Washington times., 1926-08-20
Are Women ByuUe In Emergencies?

by the explosion Of the munitions
depot at Lake Denmark, n. J.
In perial that offered plenty Of
excuse for panic. they remained
at their posts for "a hours, calmly
doing their work. Their super
visor, Miss Catherine Rennie, was
on duty for more than SO hours
and refused to be relieved until
the rush of calls was over.
In Detroit woman is showing
another sort of resourcefulness.
In order to raise funds to carry
on a fight to save her husband,
condemned for murder, she has
undertaken 45-day fast.
It may be mistaken sort Of
courage she is showing, but it is
prompted by love and loyalty and
Of value for that reason.
The important point Is that
women are not changing; their
resourcefulness is not newly &C.
quired. 1t is the thing they have
been using for hundreds Of years
to save the lives of sick children,
to help their men blaze pioneer
trails, to urge forward the slow
march of progress.
There is no sex in Che courage
that meets emergency.
The Washington times., 1926-08-20
Test Your knowledge With
Times Daily Dozen
by A. l.. WiIbert. M. A.

Antiquities" and "History of the
Jewish War"
8. GEOGRAPHY. Havana is
the largest city in the West In
dies.
4. BUSINESS. A business bank
must be able to pay its deposit
obligations on demand. Hence, 1t
is necessary for a business bank
to carry large cash reserve or
a line Of investments which can
be readily converted into cash.
5. MANKIND. Lloyd Geogre
proposes to place the land Of
England in the hands Of actual
farmers. His plan seeks to take
away by law all the arabic land
from farmers, compromising
the present owners by an annual
rental
6. HUMAN NATURE. expert.
ence is a sound teacher, though
her fees are terribly high" Dean
Inge.
Z. GENERAL SCIENCE. A
tree breathes through the tiny
holes in it's leaves and twigs.
8. LAW. American common
INV Is HoI recognized IN the
State of Louisiana. Because Of
it's French origin. the basis Of it's
system of law is the Roman or
Civil Law.
8. CIVICS. The taxing of
gasoline has made possible the
rapid building of modern high
ways in the South.
10. ART. Jan van Ravesteyn
0572-165O is one of the most
celebrated Of the Dutch painters.
IL. MUSIC. The English horn
has been called IAN oboe in
mourning" because it is admir-.
able in expressing sentiments of
grief and sadness.
II. HEALTH. Habitual squint
ing of the eyes is usually due
to the breakdown of the eye
muscles on account of far-sighted'
ness.
Copyright 1928. King Features
Syndicate. 1nc.l
The Washington times., 1926-08-20

'You mean the rich Harrisons?
DIR. Pauls cousins?"
"Uh.nuh. She's probably an old
trump hut they. might come in
handy. Sinfully rich. Put on
that little serge you bought from
Atkins, darling. I'll go as the
deeply bereaved in what I'm wear
ing. Good thing I kept one black
outfit" she ratified along.
Up the Avenue
The taxi took them up the Ave-
nue. and stopped around the cor
ner from Central Park before an
imposing old mansion. There was
a lofty grandeur. rather solen-
nifty, in the room with its por.
traits and it's walnut paneling to
which they were conducted. Clare
oped her mother wouldn't choose
this time to be flippant.
They were greeted by an exqili.
site little old lady. Glare thought
her thin, blue-veined hands and
face like wrinkled porcelain the
loveliest she ever had seen. And
the dark eyes recalled other eyes
she had known and loved.
''Why. you look like Daddy
Paulr' she exclaimed, and blushed
before her mothers stare.
Forgive her. Mrs. Harrison.
She's been unreasonably upset by
my husbands DEATH"
The old lady, however, kissed
Clare and drew her down upon
a couch. "You must consider
this your home, my dear. Come
any time, especially il you need
me. I'm sure Paul loyed you
and so do IT,
Later the girl had reason to re-
member the words and the look
The Washington times., 1926-08-20
QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS
1. LITERATURE. Which is
oliver Goldsmith's best-known
poem?
2. HISTORY. When did the
first signs of great progress in
the arts Of civilization appear in
Egypt?
3. GEOGRAPHY. What is the
capital of Rhode Island?
4. BUSINESS. How much
credit insurance is placed annual
ly in the United States?
5. MANKIND. Which country
is called the Land Of Cakes?"
6. HUMAN NATURE. What
was the original meaning Of the
word persons?
Z. GENERAL SCIENCE. How
many times larger in size Is the
sun as compared with the size Of
the earth?
s. LAW. Who determines the
fees charged by notaries public?
2. CIVICS. Which inscription
has been selected by the American
Battle Monuments Commission. to
be placed on the graves Of our
unidentified soldier dead overseas?
10. ART. Which French painter
has been called the epic poet Of
landscape art?"
II. MUSIC. Which oratorio by
Handel is considered the climax
of his genius?
IL. HEALTH. In which coun-
try Is it customary for the physi-
clan to be paid only when his
patient is we'll?
(See tomorrow's pAper to ver-
fly your ansWers)
Answers to Yesterdays Questions
/ LIT +: K A r Il X h. Richard
Lovelace w 0618-1658). one of the
noted Cavalier poets, wrote these
oft-quoted lines:
Il could not love you, dear, so
much,
Loved l not honor more"
2. HISTORY. The two most
important works Of Josephus, the
Hebrew historian, are Jewish
The Washington times., 1926-08-20

Amy's back hair, leaving her an
-modfsh shingle which jutted
out on the sides in bronze points.
Then she visited the town
beauty parlor and hung, Absalom.
like, from a round Of wires until
a wave like that which fell nat.
urally in her daughters hair was
ironed into her own, permanently.
Clare was always stumbling
over masSeurs,, manicurists,
for charm with the same thor.
: oughness previously needed in
hunting pleasure,
Like Sisters
1--WE look more than. ever like
sisters now" the girl sighed 70
Ted.
: "As much as the garden rose
looks like the hot-hours product"
was his reply. "One is all dewey
and fragrant and the other is a
make-beIieve. Forced color and
no sweetness. People want truth,
dear, even If the lie is a bit fas-
cinating. You'll come back
to. me some day. I'll be waiting"
She whispered, Dearest Tedr'
Once when she returned from a
visit to the new baby, she missed
a certain fine old tapestry from
the library wall. She had loved
it's curious pattern in soft, faded
colors and always paused to adj
mire it. Amy answered her ques-
tons evasively; gave the impress
sion that it had gone to the
cleaner.
But on another occasion Clare
met man leaving the house with
some pieces Of rare Venetian
glass. They had been Daddy
PauPs especial delight, and the
man was the town curio dealer.
Wretchedly she sought her mother.
you sold them! He loved them
30 and you sold them! The
tapestry-did you sell that. too?
They belong to Ted. You had no
right"
Amy met the charge without
emotion. ''It does seem you might
The Washington times., 1926-08-20
THE FACIAL
MASSAGE

THE facial massage is used for
- the toning up OF a relaxed
skin, the elimination Of wrinkles,
the removal of fatty deposits and
the improvement Of the texture
of the skin itself. However, mas
saying alone can accomplish none
of these things. Proper care Of
the skin is the primary necessity
and under this head come plenty
of exercise. proper food and not
too much of it, good nights
rest. good physical condition and
plenty of soap and water.
Before massage treatment
the face and neck must he
washed thoroughly with soap and
warm water. Apply a good skin
food and massage by gently pat.
ting the skin. After massage
wipe off all traces of skin food.
A tonic lotion should be used for
pale and dry skins, an astringent
for wrinkled skins and a stimu-
liant for a blotchy skin. Then
apply a good vanishing cream
and POWDER
The Washington times., 1926-08-20

lions of scanty fabric but appal.
Iingly high price.
Back In their quarters, Amy
tore open trunks and, collecting
her supply of black garments.
tossed them into corner.
Pirouetttng about the room. she
achieved a high kick.
Now she cried. Now for
New York"
The next Clare knew, her moth.
er was at the telephone, lifting a
number as il it had been a song.
But when she asked for Satterly
her radiance dimmed.
$50 sorry! He won't be in to.
day? I'll call again"
WELL" she said, that's that
the imperfect end OF a perfectly
good day. What'lI' we do for the
rest Of the afternoon and eve.
ming?
Couldn't we just be quiet,
Amy?'
an New York? How provincial.
You've got to modernize-but
well talk that over later. This
would be a good time to see the
Harrisons. The tea hour-we
won't have to stay."
The Washington times., 1926-08-20

my girl. You're going to marry
me some day, ! don't care what
happens. I'll be waiting for you.
You got that all folded away
where 1t won't be lostl'
Eyes, Ted, Yes, Ted, darling!"
But it was lost, or almost. in
the time that followed.
The girl and her mother were
hardly inside the suite of fash.
jonable New York hotel when the
vivacious Mrs. Dean announced
that now they'd go shopping. She
hadn't a rag fit to wear, she de-
clared. and they were botn were
a sight.
Clare remembered the dress
makers who had cluttered their
home in Atkins, but made no pro.
test. What use? She was led up
to Fifty.seventh Street and
through shops that looked as If
they had been made for stage.
settings.
Amy purchased endlessly, es.
pecially Of evening dresses and
wraps. always in brilliant colors.
Nor did she neglect Clare, who
stood 70" fittings in erOtic crea-
The Washington times., 1926-08-20
NOlO Continue

0WHY. nothing. Mother. Only
w he's asked me to marry
him, you see, and-and Daddy
Paul wanted it. Besides -"
paul wanted it Wasn't salts
fled with running my life; wanted
!. to ruin yours, too! Well, he isn't
going to do it. Marrying you Oft
to that peasant
Don't you say. that" the girl
burst out. Don't you call Ted a
PEASANT
Amy regarded her daughter in
:. Amusement; then her manner soft
0ned and became all winsome I'M
Outstanding. though there were
streaks of red in her face.
SOlicitOus for Her
$50 that's how it isl she Groom
ed, and. leaning over. kissed Clare.
ST don't want you to make q mis-.
take, lamb. Alter all, you've been
nowhere, seen no one much, but
Ted. How do you know he's the
right one for your
Pm satisfied, Mother"
But have you thought of Ted,
dear? He's planning big things
and just starting out, really, he
needs his time and money for
study. He'd deny it, but the re-
sponsibility Of marriage would
simply ruin his career"
"Why, I hadn't thought-oh,
Mother, do you think SO? |
wouldn't do anything to hurt
him.
"Certainly you wouldn't, and
I'm glad you're so thoughtful.
At least" she went on anxiously.
''wait till We get to New York.
A girl like you-Lord, wish /
had your looks and your youth"
Clare thought of Satterly, but the
thought made her ashamed. eft
you make the right marriage well
bel mean wait, my dear. You'll
understand when you're older.
BESIDES if you desert me
rowr' She fluttered a black-bor.
dered handkerchief. you're all
I've got left
Don't cry, Mother. I'll go.
OF course I'll co..
1t was dropping little figure
that stole from the room, fol.
lowed Amy's smile. There was
great deal Of relief and some
triumph in that smile.
The house was plunged into &C.
tivitf. One came down from
Cleveland at Amy's behest,
dapper little Coated man, who
: beat the air with French ejacula.
tons and wound her face gro
tesquely in bandages ere he took
his departure.
"But you didn't need your face
lifted, mother" Clare protested.
Eyes, did. A woman's a fool
70 let her chin double up. I've
got q few good years left and
I'm going to make the most Of
them, believe me"
After the Frenchmen there was a
beauty specialist who removed