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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
P.U. COMMISSION
HEARS COMPLAINTS
ON PHONE Rates

ieioners were heard yesterday by
the public utilities commission in the
council rooms Of the citv buildine m
me matter Of telephone rates as an
phed to the towns Of waterville and
falrheld. Over 200 interested mar
sons were present and many witnesses
were called to testify as to exist,rs
conditions which were held to be OBJ
jectionable.
harvey d. Eaton represented the in
1erests of the complainants of this
city, and P. A. Smith of FairfieId
represented the petitioners of the lat
ter town.
The commission, composed Of
CHARLES e. Quincy, chairman. Herbert
w. Trafton and Albert Greenlaw
nearo first comprehensive outlines of
the case as presented by the legal
representatives.
+. A. Smith sketched the situation
clearly from the standpoint of Fair
neld subscribers. saying he thought the
telephone company little justified in
increasing rates and adding the extra
inconvenience and expense of five-cent
toIl charges between the two towns.
Inc afternoon, which was divided
INTO Two sessions, was taken up with
me presentation of complaints from
talrheld. Several witnesses, fnclud-
ing farmers, merchants, railroad men.
mill men, and women, were called to
the stand to testify under oath.
The first witness called by Mr.. Smith
was Walter P. Hinckley, superinten-
dent of the Goodwill Home and School.
lie SAID he had some trouble in get
ting Fairfield exchange, due, he
thought, to the fact that he was con-
nected on 17-party line. Once get
ting central. he said there was little
complaint to be made on his part. He
objected to the toll charge because he
thought it unwarranted, and said it
: meant to him an increased charge of
about 1870.
Stephen Wing Of Fairfield was next
to testify. He said the toll charge
created an added expense to him of
about So monthly in the use Of his
mill and resident telephones. He stat
ed that the service had been rather
poor and, knowing something of ex-
changes, having once been in the en-
ploy of the telephone company, he
thought the trouble might be due to
an Anticipated switchboard
Mrs. Jennie Flood Kreger stated
that she was clubwoman and lee
turer and that she found the new
rates and toll charges intolerable. She
said she had not used the phone much
to call Waterville since the toll charge
! went into effect.
DR.. Roderique ]. Mooney Of Fair
field said that as president of the pas
tors union he found it inconvenient
! and an added expense which was hard
ly justified.
Among the many others to testify
were William E. Burgess, president of
| the Fairfield Board of Trade; Frank
E. NOVEL;, Fairfield, farmer and fruit
| grower; Albert E. Hodges of North
Fairfield, ]. H. Reed, Charles Tibbetts,
| Kate B. Ellis, clubwoman and lectur-
er of prominence; Jessie Richardson
of Fairfield, railroad engineman: Her
bert C. Ayers, mill man; and Harry
| w. McCaselin of Winslow.
The hearing was adjourned until
this morning at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
200 Women Present
At Missionary Rally
At Baptist Church

On Monday evening two hundred
women gathered in the lower vestry
Of the First Baptist church for a
missionary rally, having as their
guest and principal speaker Miss
Jennie L. Reilly, Supt. of the nurses
in Clough Memorial hospital Ongole,
India. There were also guests from
Oakland, Fairfield and Skowhegan.
At $50 the ladies marched to the
vestry from the parlors to music rem
dered by Mrs. Philip Ely and others.
Mrs. E. NJ. Foster had charge of the
banquet. assisted by Mrs. Emma Ed
ridge, Mrs. Bowker. Mrs. Marjory
Meader and Mrs. Wiley The Camp
Fire girls with others acted as wait
resses. The room was beautifully
decorated with autumn flowers on
window lodges and tables.
During the supper hour the time
was enlivened by songs by a group
of girls lead by Mrs. L. H. r. Hass,
with Miss Dorothy Daggett at piano.
and at intervals cheers were given
the leaders and guests. While the
plates were being removed at the
close of the banquet songs and hymns
were sung with Mrs. Henry Brown at
introduced with appropriate stories,
the piano. Miss Meroe Morse then
and sayings the speaker saying 1T
seemed fitting that the first large
banquet of the season should be a
womans gathering.
The first speaker introduced was
the state supt. Of Baptist White Cross
work, Mrs. E. C. Whittemore, who
spoke briefly saying Maine led all
New England in White Cross work,
and Maine must do still more when
she realized the great need as de-
picted by Miss Reilly.
The next speaker of the evening
was Mrs. Hass who spoke beautifully,
saying the aim of true religion is to
enoble a redeemed soul in redeem
ed body. She gave three toasts to
three women of the church presenting
each with a rose, Miss Morse, Mrs.
Whittemore, and Mrs. Caswell Then
three toasts to the honored guests of
the evening, Mrs. Corey, Mrs. Curtis
and Miss Jennie Reilly, also present
ing each three with a rose.
Miss Morse in her introductions
told many apt stories. The next
speaker was Mrs. Corey, State Supt.
of Missionary societies in Maine. She
said her second name was Reading
Contest" Through Mrs. Corey'S ef-
forts in Maine a beautiful silver cup
has remained in Maine for two years
and is likely to do so another. The
greatest reader of Missionary litera-
ture in the First Baptist church in
Waterville is Mrs. Elvira Caswell.
Maine lead all New England this
year by over 10000 points.
Mrs. William Fletcher, chairman
of the membership committee, said
she had her book with her and
wanted all belonging to that church
to sign it before going home.
The chairman of the missionary
committee of the Philbrick class,
Mrs. Arthur Tracy, and the presi-
dent of the Philathea class, Miss
Christine Burrell, each spoke briefly
of the work being done in those
classes along missionary lines.
Mrs. Roscoe Bowler. chairman of
the White Cross work in the Wa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
Frances A, Priest

Miss Frances A. Priest Of the Sun
set Home family entered into rest
Monday morning, September 81. Miss
Priest was born in Athens, February
%, 1910, and was the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Priest. At
different periods she resided in
Skowhegan, Augusta and Hallowell.
For many years she conducted sue
cessfully a millinery business. The
later years of her life have been
spent largely in Waterville and for
the past two years she has been a
member of the Sunset Home. recelv'
ing and greatly approaching the
care and companionship 1t offers. she
was a woman of fine intelligence
warm sympathies and clear Christian
faith. When her working days were
over. being without near kindred, she
made known her willingness to de-
vote her life savings to the founding
of such a home as was later secured
and whose friendly doors opened 10
receive her.
Funeral services will be conducted
at sunset Home, Wednesday at r.
NJ Interment will be at SkoWhegan:
south Side Cemetery, with a prleI
connnittal service at about 3:4o r.
NJ. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
Quick Quaker

will assist the project leaders in each
community.
The first meeting Of the week will
be held at Manchester today. This
meeting will be in charge of Mrs. An
gle Guild. food project leader, and
Mrs. A. w. Hawkes., chairman Of the
Manchester branch Of the Kennebec
County Farm Bureau.
On Wednesday the Weber Pond
members will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Sanborn on Grove street. Mrs.
Eva o. Peabody will take charge OF
the meeting. Mrs. Frank DOVE will
have charge Of the Thursday meeting
which will be held at West Gardiner.
and Mrs. E. S. Skillin and Mrs. e. NJ.
True will preside at the Friday meet
ing which will be held at Litchfeld.
The members will eat the food
which is prepared at these meetings
and no other kinds of foods will be
served. There will also be a meeting
at North Belgrade today on the use Of
sewing machine attachments. This
meeting will be held under the direc-
ton of Mrs. May Wallace and num-
Der of articles showing the use of at
tachments have been sent from the Of
fee of the Kennebec County Farm Bu-
reau in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

terVille church, asked for more
workers in her department, saying
they usually had about 30 at each
all day session once each month.
Mrs. Arthur Curtis told the story
OF the building OF the great hospital
IN Ongole, India. named in honor
OF her father the Clough Memorial
hospital, which has 25 buildings
now, one gate to the grounds being
named for the Rev. S. f. Smith, once
pastor of the Waterville Baptist
church and the author of America.
This gate was erected by the son of
the Rev. Smith in honor of his faith
er. She told us that Miss Jennie
Reilly was a nurse in the late war
ana went to Ongole in 1919 when
the dispensary was opened. In in
Producing Miss Reilly, Mrs. Curtis
mentioned her faithfulness to what
she considered her duty and her
refusal to leave her work during an
epidemic during midas hot season,
ana she said she was proud that
Maine had led in the aid given this
hospital in it's great work. Follow
ing Mrs. Curtis, Miss Morse said fur.
Their in Introduction that Miss Reil-
~ stood with Florence Nightingale
in her help Of the sick.
Finally Miss Jennie L. Reilly made
the address of the evening, taking
for her topic, The Contribution
Baptist Women Are Making to the
Women of India" subdividing this
topic as follows: list. through the
ministry of White Cross work; End,
through ministry of prayer: Bird,
through ministry Of gifts: 4th,
through sending their missionaries.
She told many interesting and
thrilling stories of the great need
in the hospital and how she felt
when the first boxes came from
Maine after she made an appeal for
help. She asked special help for
the medical missionaries of India.
Miss Reilly mentioned the warm
weather Of India, when the ther-
mometer ran up to 116 and 118 in
the shade. Miss Reilly's talk was
full Of interesting stories of her ex-
periences, some of which were very
pathetic, and was thoroughly appre-
ciated by the large group gathered
there to hear her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
Shower Given To
Augusta Girl Soon To
Marry Whitefeld Man

A shower was given Miss Theo
Mooers, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Mooers at the home Of her
parents on Gannett street Monday
evening in honor of her approaching
marriage to Hugh C. Blair Of White
field. Miss Mooers was the recipient
of many beautiful and useful gifts
Among those who attended the af-.
fair were Florence Leighton, Eliza
beth Albee, Gladys Huckins, Marion
Damren, Alice Weymouth, Hazel
Hall, Evelyn Lapham, Christine
Duncan. Eula Smith, Nellie Chase,
Flora Taylor, Alice Thompson, Har-
riet Patterson, Alberta futile and
Mrs. Albion Patterson.
Delicious refreshments were served
by Mrs. Mooers during the evenings
entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
Fairfield Boy
Disappears But Is
Soon Sent Back Home

Edward Haughton of Fairfield,
who on several occasions in the past
has left home without the consent OF
his parents, and without informing
them of his whereabouts. was again
renorted missing yesterday morning.
Rut this time he had not gone very
far, and was found later in the day.
He is about fifteen years old, and
was tried last week in the superior
court at Skowhegan with other boys
In connection with breaking and en-
tering the drug store of Abbot Nell
son in Fairfield. He was discharged
in this case, returned home and soon
again. The boy has been
returned to his home by the Water
Vile police three times this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
State Deputy To
Speak at Abnaki
X. ofC. This Evening

Fred Harvey of Portland, State dep
uty OF the Knights of Columbus, Will
be the principal speaker at meeting
of the local chapter at the knights OF
Columbus hall on Water street this
evening. This meeting will be in the
nature of an informal affair and an en-
joyable evening is forecast. 1t is ex-
pected that a large crowd of members
will be present to hear the State dep
uty speak A buffet lunch will be
served during the evening and various
means and methods of pleasantly en-
PERTAINING the members have been ar
ranged for the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
VariCoSe Veins Reduced
Or Money Back, Says All Druggists

After a few days treatment the
veins will begin to grow smaller and
by regular use will soon reduce to
normal
Moone's Emerald Oil, besides being
one of the most powerful of antisep-
tics. capable of destroying the most
pernicious germs and the poisons
caused by them, is also a marvellous
healing agent.
People who want to reduce varicose
veins. or get rid Of eczema, ulcers, or
piles in few days should not hesitate
to get bottle at once. 1t is so pow
erful that a small bottle lasts a long
time. Any pharmacy can supply YOU.
All druggists sell lots of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
Heal Skin Diseases
For IS Cents
Others May Fail - Peterson's
Ointment Sure to Succeed

The minute you apply Petersons
Ointment to that burning, infiamed,
eczema tortured skin--its mighty
healing power brings blessed relief.
But better still after a few applica-
tions, the itching is all gone and your
skin is clear and free from any erup-
tions or roughness. It's the one great
skin remedy that every druggist is
glad to recommend
Get large box for only IS cents at
any druggists-and money back IF IL
isn't the best you ever used. Always
keep Peterson's Ointment in the house.
Fine for burns, scalds, bruises, sun
burn, chatting and aching infiamed
feet. There is nothing better for itch
ing eczemaf and pilss.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
|Kiwanians Hold
Meeting At China

~, Waterville Kiwanis Club met
-. evening at the China Grange hall,
40 a. they were privileges 10 listen
most interesting speaker in the
,-son Of Prof. Wilkingson Of Colby.
- rnrofessor's speech had to do with
Il.rit;cal and economical conditions in
Ir.rone. The professor has but recent
:. rsrurned from en- extensive tour of
ll,,~ronean countries, bringing back q
..,-a of data which save his talk add
L. interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

which peace 10 enjoyed and 1t teaches
always that great rule, do unto 9TH
ers as you would they should do un-
to you"
Before the splendid address by Mr..
Martin. q large class of new men,
bers was admitted, after which re-
freshments were served. The Tent
voted to invite the Bangor degree
team to exemplify the work at some
meeting In the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
3. P. w. Club Will
Meet at Pittsfeld

The state Executive Board OF the
Business and Professional Woman
Clubs of Maine will hold poaro
meeting at the Lancy House., Pits
field, Oct. End at two O'Clock 1of the
purpose of becoming acquainted Wit
Zach other and to consider the work
If the various committees and the
winters program. This will include
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

THAT'S about the fastest time
i mothers know for cooking hot
and nourishing breakfast
Get Quick Quaker. Cooks faster
than plain toast!
Supplies the balanced food ration
Of protein, carbohydrates and VITA
mines plus the bulk" to MAKE
laxatives less often needed - that
doctors and authorities advise. i,
Has the wonderful Quaker favor
rich and toasty. You viii be de-
lighted. Start every day, then, with
food that stands by" through the
morning.
Your grocer ha. Quick Quaker-
also Quaker Oats as you have Always
known them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
Farm Bureau Notes

Several meetings have been arranged
for the ladies' divisions of the Ken
nebec County Farm Bureaus this week
and all these meetings will see DEM
onstrations on the practical use of
cereals and whole grain products in
desserts. Miss Grace Pennock, home
demonstration leader for Kennebec
county, will attend these meetings and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
This Simple Home Treatment
Giving Amazing Results

The world progresses. Today all
ments that took weeks to cure can
now be ended in a few days. II you
have varicose veins or punches you
can start today to bring them back
to normal size, and If you are wise
you will do so.
Just get an original bottle OF
Moones Emerald Oil at any dispens-
ing pharmacist and apply 1t night and
morning as directed to the enlarged
veins. 1t is very powerful and pene-
trating, and only little is required.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

Electric power was shut off yester-
day from, 1900 noon to 1920, caus-
ing, however but little INCONVENIENCE
on the street. Some offices ana
stores with but few windows were
wrapped in a sort of twilight atmos. :.
nhere for a short time, but DID not
have to resort to oil lamps or candles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

all state officers, directors, state
committees and all club presidents.
Dinner will be served in the dining
room at o'clock. This will be q
very important meeting and it is de-
sirable that as many as possible may
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
NORTH AUGUSTA

All those who intend to take the
fifth degree at North Augusta Grange
are requested to be present at the
hall at 7.30 this evening. The state
officers will be present and the
sixth degree will be conferred on q
class of candidates after the fifth
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The regular meeting OF Queen
Temple, No. 70. Pythian Sisters, will
be held this evening at 1880. All
members Of the degree staff are es-
pecially requested to be present for
rehearsal after meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

Frank DutiI. of Miami. Fla, has
written to his sister in this city, in
forming her of his safety in the
storm ravaged area of the Florida
east coast. Mr.. Dutil is employed
and anticipates remaining in the
southern state through the coming
winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

The Ladies' Aid Of the Universalist
church will meet at Mabel Keyes
Averill parlors Wednesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

THERE is a new way m women's
l. hygiene that ends the insecurity
of old-time sanitary pads" and their
unhappy days.
Eight IN 10 better-class women
now use ~KOTEX."
/Discards as easily as a piece Of
tissue No laundry. No embar-
rassment
Five times as absorbent as ordi-
nary cotton pads
Deodorizes, thus ending ALL dam
ger Of offending. +
Obtainable at an drug and de-
partment stores simply by saying
"KOTEX-S You ask for it without
hesitaney.
Costs only a few cents. Proves
old way a needless risk. IL in q pack-
age. In fairness to yourself, try Il.
K O T 6 K
No laundyy-discayd like tissue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

Mrs Catherine Simpson Of Temple
80 has returned from Biddeford
go t.rs she has been passing a two
E.,ots' vacation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

Members of the Ladies' Aid will
meet in the parlor of the Getchell
Street church Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

harold Clafin has gone to Boston
tend the radio show which it is
f. isrstood is being held in Me-
Ebanics Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28
WAIERVlLLE LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE lat MAIN ST. MN, ,nu..- - - w ~
~urATRE ATTRACTIONS

o.,ra House: Sept. 27-2s, Pauline
ops sr;ck in Her Honor the Govern
FREE eed Howes in THE High Fly
or. comedy riot, Solid Ivory lat
sE, rsthe News: Walter Hood and his
orhestra'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

,nr.r Theatre: All this week, the
-, Young Players in THE Show
ss vaudeville between the acts.
luA,,;,aa Wednesday and Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-28

,.,res Theatre: Sept. 27-2S. Mon
.Tues. Rudolph Valentino and VII
Isha ponllv in THE Son of the Sheik;"
lria news reel and comedy; al Drouin
Is !. fbe Wurlitzer organ.
, 1926-02-06
EUROPE SEES TROUBLE OVER
IMMIGRANTS.

Paris, Jan. 12.-"If the United States
continues its policy of autocratic exclu-
siveness dictated by unfounded appre-
tensions concerning the steady influx of
European immigrants it will soon ex-
perience a premature dawn following a
promising morning" warns the Berliner
Boersen Courier. The paper comments
on Secretary of Labor Davis action de-
handing a registration of all foreigners
residing in the United States and a
temporary closing of immigration in ac-
cording with condition on the labor mar
ket.
by taking such measures America
would adopt one of the worst European
methods. 1t will become Europe led
in the worst sense Of the word. The
law of historical ingratitude' would be
once again verified. The United States
became great and powerful solely by
rupted influx of human, technical and
ing the new continent.
Towards the end of the eighteenth
century the proportion between the
populations Of North America and Eu-
rope was 1:50; today it is Ia, and it is
steadily changing in favor of the United
States. And yet there is no danger of
The United States becoming overpeopled.
AS a maximum America might very well
support 500 million people.
Davis proposition reveals that the
United States has undergone a tremen-
dous change. The pioneer feeling has
yielded to the eXclusiveness of proper
tied people. One does no longer care for
, 1926-02-06

The contract which both signed says
that the spouses enjoy equal rights,
that any act infringing equality is an in
%fringement of the sanity of the family,
and that until the coalitions of exist
nee become easier each party must
work for a living. Another clause fixes
q doWry of fT5C0 and an indemnity Of
the same amount, which must be paid
over by whichever party sues for di-
vorce.
A foxtrot completed the function
Ibid.
, 1926-02-06
ICE CREAM ON The BOW.
America New Method.

Though prohibition only forbids the
use of intoxicating liquors for beverage
purposes, American shipbuilders have
abandoned the practice Of christening
new vessels with a bottle Of champagne.
The Inauguration of a new maritime
Of the new steamer Brooklyn for Florida
trade. The owners christened her by
breaking a 10 ID. jar of ice.cream over
her bow.-Ibjd.