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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
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Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo

There is one remedy that seldom,
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Any druggist can supply you with
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~, minor bIemishes disappear over
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Iy. Zemo is a safe, antiseptic liquid
that may be applied at any time, for
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-21

, the Village Improvement Society.
payers, is cordially invited.
Ed Holway is suffering with an abb
scess on his eye.
Beatrice Hutchinson is ill with the
/ grippe.
At Parish meeting of the Congre-
gational church held at the close of
the afternoon service Sunday, Rev.
| a. G. Peacock formerly accepted q
call to become pastor of the church.
Mr.. Peacock has been supplying in
! the pulpit during the winter, and
while his pastorate will begin May 1st,
| he will not reside in town until the
| latter part of June, or at the close OF
| the schol year of the Bangor Theol-
| ogical Seminary which he is attend
| ing.
The Kennebec Girls Club met Sat
urday afternoon at the home of the
club leader, Mrs. Maude Carr. A but
| ton hole contest was held and Miss
| Arlene Jones won the prize of a pair
of scissors. Miss Linekin and Miss
Lane of Skowhegan were present AT
the next meeting the girls will make
May Baskets.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Woodman were
/ in Skowhegan Monday.
The Town Assessors, who have
been busy the past two weeks taking
| inventory have completed their work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Tobey of Orono
| passed the weekend and holiday in
town with relatives.
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A special meeting of the Ella F.
Mitchell Philathea Glass was held in
the Bethany Church parlors, Mon
day evening and matters of business
were discussed. 1t was reported that
the sum of S43 was realized from
the concert prepared and given by
Mrs. Dora r. Nye. A committee
composed of Mrs. Holmes Pickett
Miss Anne NJ. Caswell and Mrs. Kate
Holbrook We're appointed to prepare
a program for the evening of Moth
er's Sunday. Mrs. Clara Appleby
presented memorial for Mrs. Annie
Hafey, a member OF the class who
died recently. Miss Grace Nye, of
Augusta, spoke on the needs of the
Childrens Home. The next meet
ing will be Children's Night, held
the second Monday in May.
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CANAAN

A roof fire at the home of A. j.
Keene, caused considerable excite
ment Sunday morning at about Z
o'clock. With the aid of a large crowd
OF men and women with pals and
the fire engine the buildings were
saved although the main part of the
house was damaged to considerable
extent. The fire was caused by a
spark alighting on the roof when the
chimney burned out.
Captain N. j. Rawding, former
resident of this town, passed away
Friday night at his home in Harmony
home Tuesday at 10 A. M. The re-
mains will be brought to this town
for burial.
Doris Jewell passed the weekend
with her father. Ellie Jewell
Miss Cassie Written was a week
end guest of her aunt, Mrs. Alpheus
Mason.
Miss Mary Clifford was a weekend
guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Drost.
The S. of V. Auxiliary will hold a
dance May IL at Canaan town hall.
Music by Tozier,s Orchestra. Every
body, come and bring everybody with
you.
Charles Williams of Skowhegan
was in town Sunday morning. He came
with his auto
Mrs. Earl Burrill is patient at
Somerset Hospital Her friends are
anxious for speedy recovery.
Mrs. Charles Gleason is caring for
her brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII futile. who are i'll with the pre-
vailing epidemic
CharloS CIaoeo,~
Friday.
Miss Minta Goodwin of Skowhegan
is guest of Mrs. Rose Getchell for
a few weeks.
Mrs. George Williams returned
home Saturday, after visiting rela-
yves in Waterville, Fairfield and
Detroit
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Shores are
going to move to Good Will in the
near future, where Mr.. Shores has
hired with the Good Will Associa-
ton to work in the farm and garden
ing department.
Clarence Elliott was a business
visitor in Skowhegan. Thursday.
Mrs. Maud Wilson and children of
Pittsfield, are visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Goodrich, for
a few weeks before going to Exeter,
n. H., where they will make their
future home
Mrs. Earle Burrill. who is in
Somerset Hospital, Skowhegan is
getting along well.
Arthur Davis was in Skowhegan
on business. Wednesday.
Ira Belmain of Clinton is in town
with crew and saving rig, saving
wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Wentworth
and little daughter of Fairfield, were
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OAKLAND

The Mothers Improvement Club
VIII hold their annual all day meet
ing and election of officers Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Edna Bachelor
of Libby street.
Mrs. +. S. Bernauer of Maple
street, who has been i'll is somewhat
improved in health.
Miss Madeline knight of the Sid
ney road has returned to her studies
at Coburn Classical Institute at Wa
terville after passing the week end
, at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. 1. Knight.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will hold an all day meeting
in the vestry of the church, Wednes
day. A good attendance is desired
as there are puffs to tack. All ladies
not solicited from are requested I'd
bring pastry.
Mrs. Henrietta Mccartney and
Mrs. w. Fl. Judkins, were in Water
vile, Wednesday afternoon, to at
/ tend the meeting of the executive
board of the kennebec Union OF
Women's Clubs, which was held in
the Noman's Association Rooms
The Tuesday Club and the Mothers
improvement Club are to entertain
the kennebec Union which meets
here Friday, May IA.
Miss Laura Mosher, who has been
passing the week end at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Mosher of Rome has returned to her
studies in town
Joseph Wrigley has returned to
his home on Fairfield street after
passing the winter in ST. Peters
burg, Florida. He returned by auto
mobile.
Miss Mason, who has been on duty
as nurse at the home of Harold
Bridges of Fairfield street, has COM
pleted her duties and returned to
/ her home in Waterville.
Donald Spaulding of Brunswick
is visiting at the home of his aunt
Mrs. L. c. Jordon of the Fairfield
road.
Alfred Mann, the son of Rev. and
Mrs.H. G. Mann, who has been i'll
is improved in health and is able to
attend school again.
Miss Wealthia Richardson, teacher
of the second grade passed the week
end at the home of her parents in
Rome
NJ. I. Knight of the Sidney road
was in Augusta, Tuesday as a rep
resentative to the Kennebec Farm
Bureau.
There will be an indoor picnic in
the vestry of the Methodist church
Wednesday evening under the aus
pices of the Epworth League, both
young and old are cordially invited !;
each one will bring a lunch.
Miss Hilma Anderson, graduate
nurse, is in North Arson on a case.
The Sargent Wyman's Women's
Relief Corps will hold their regular
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HINCKLEY

o. H. Miller, who with his family
returned a few weeks ago from Flori-
Ola, went to Freeport Wednesday to
bring home his car which he was
obliged to leave at that place on ac-
count Of the condition Of the roads at
the time of his return.
Teh robins are most welcome. Their
cheerful notes seem to say, Spring
has Gomez
Ernest Nelson of Canaan was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
An interesting meeting of the Ken
nebecside Club was held at Good VIII
cottage Friday afternoon. Mrs. Vino
: gene Brown and Mrs. Florice Hall be-
| ing the hostesses. The roll call was
answered by current events. followed
by humorous reading by Miss Geor-
gia Morrow. A paper was given by
Mrs. c. r. Weddleton which was most
entertaining. Delicious refreshments
were served.
G. N. Smith of Cornville, who has
! been visiting his brother, H. H. Smith
IN Boston, Mass, was the over night
| guest of his cousin, Mrs. Melvin Pal
mer Wednesday on his return trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. Kicker arrived
in town Saturday night from Florida,
where they have passed the winter.
They came by train and reported that
L. p. Kicker and family will start
next Thursday by motor accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Allie WEBB.
The Sociability Club was enter
tanned Saturday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Blaine Richardson on the
i Clinton side of the river.
The contest at the Federation Sun
day school has been won by the
| Reds" and next Friday evening they
will be given a supper at the hall by
the Blues"
Supervisor w. p. Hinckley of Good
VIII farm has returned from a two
weeks trip to New York, New Jersey
and other places.
Frank l.. Barnes of Manchester,
n. H.. came Saturday morning and
! was an overnight guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. LIN. Barnes, returning
| Sunday morning.
! Misses Doris and Alice Jewell went
| to Canaan Saturday morning to visit
/ their father, Ellie Jewell
| Mr. and Mrs. H. f. Benner and
! children are moving from the Bowden
! place where they have lived the past
! two years to the Walter Smith place
about two miles north of Hinckley
! station. Mr.. Bradford. who has been
/ boarding with them. will 60 to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. White.
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ROME



The regular meeting of Mt. PHILIP
Grange, 545, was held on Satuf.
day, April II. There was a good al
tendance although most of the mem.
bers walked to the Grange Hall and
pack home, the roads in this ser
ton being too rough for either
sleighing or wheeling. Worthy Master
Linwood Allen presided. After the
regular business of the evening an
Apple Pie Lunch was served under
the direction of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
land Blaisden and the evening was
very pleasantly passed with games
In which all took part. Mrs. Leland
Blaisdell had the misfortune to slip
on the polished floor of the hall ana
sprain her ankle but all sineerely
hope it will not prove serious. the
next meeting of the Grange will %
held on Saturday. May 1. 1t is hop,
ed the weather will permit a good
attendance.
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The Misses Elizabeth and Ger
trude Webb entertained at bridge at
their home Monday evening. There
were three tables. Mrs. Susie Lam
caster winning first prize and Miss
Adelena Landry the consolation.
Refreshments were served.
There will be a special meeting
Of the First Philathea Glass this
Wednesday evening at 730 in the
Federated Church. This is purely
business meeting and plans for the
class anniversary will be made.
The regular monthly meeting OF
the Official Board of the Methodist
Church was held in the church YES
try, Monday evening.
Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Nichols will
attend the annual conference to be
held Wednesday at Rockland.
Harry and Edward Tabb and
mother are returning to their home
in Gardiner this week, after passing
the winter in Skowhegan.
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HOXIE

The town fathers have made us
their annual visit.
The roads in this section are
question; one can't go very far on
runners and the drifts have not been
shoveled out this winter which makes
it very hard for wheels. Our r. F..
d. carrier got stuck in drift on Otis
Hill the other day but fortunately no
damage was done.
C. Loring was a business visitor at
Waterville last week.
Perley Paine has sold fine pair of
horses to d. Blackwell of Skowhegan.
Mrs. Carroll Brooks Of North Fair
field is a visitor at her fathers, Fred
Ellis. for a few days.
Maurice Campbell visited friends
and relatives at Waterville last week.
1t is reported that George Harlow
is to have a crew of men at work on
his Bear Hill lot, this summer.
A. B. Everett of Norridgewock was
business caller in this place one
day last week.
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HARMONY
Capt. Norman ]. Rawdino

One of the towns best known citiz-
ems and business men passed away
last Friday evening at Z P. NJ. in
the person of Capt. N. ]. Rawding.
Arriving home on Monday last from
the hospital in Portland where he
/, underwent an opration for cancer of
the stomach. he asked that all his
friends and citizens call and see him,
as he felt that his time here was
short. Many responded to his wishes
and each day until Friday he had
many callers. Many brought flowers
of which he was very fond. The
Senior class of the High School on
Thursday afternoon called in a body
and presented him with flowers. He
was well known among the students
in the schools being proprietor of an
ce-cream and lunch store where the
children gathered at moons for re-
freShments.
On Thursday afternoon with mem
bers from the two local churches the
rights OF baptism were administer
ed by Rev NJ. A. Robinson per his
request earlier in the week. Friday
morning about o'clock he called the
members of his family togather at
the bedside and bid them all goodbye
Passing into semi conscious state a.
bout A. NJ. he grew weaker until the
end at P, NJ. He was surrounded by
the members of his family who did
everything in their power to ease his
pain and comfort him in the last
few days of his life. He himself
made brave fight for many Weeks
for his life but when he realized that
his efforts were in vain. he became
resigned to the Lord and gave him.
self into the hands of God. His last
words to many of those who called
on him were to seek the Lord as their
Savior while their opportunity was
good.
Captain Rawding, better known
among his friends and the citizens of
the town as Cap was born in the
town of Clementsport. Nova Scotia,
When a boy he with his cousin later
known as Capt. Elias Rawding, went
to sea. He followed the sea for
many years until he became capiain
of several sailing vessels plying be-
tween New York and Savannah. Ga,
as well as numerous other ports. He
had many tales about the sea which
Ne told with interest to his hearers,
on one occasion he and his crew went
3 days with nothing but raw veget-
ables for food.
After retiring from the sea, he en-
tered the business world in several
Places here in the state, stationed at
Brunswick. Portland. Auburn, Cam
aan and finally coming to Harmony
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about years ago and opening an
ice cream parlor and lunch room.
He soon became known to all, young
and old because of his happy, friend
ly manner and way with all whom
he met.
He leaves his wife, and one son,
Julien, also one son. William of
Clementsport, N. s., by former
wife; two sisters, Mrs. May Hicks
of Shawmut and Mrs. Eliz. Morse of
Clementsport n. S., and one step
daughter. He was a kind husband,
devoted father to his family, and a
good citizen who will be missed by
all. He was 81 years of age, was a
member of Carabasset Lodge of
Masons, No. s161. of Canaan.
The funeral was held from his late
home, Tuesday 10 A. M. with the
Rev. G. w. Goodspeed, pastor of 1st.
Baptist Church officiating assisted
by Rev M. A. Robinson. pastor NJ.
E. Church. Music was rendered by
quartet consisting of Mrs. E. C.
Bailey, soprano. Mrs. Norman Willis,
contralto, Mr.: E. c. Bailey, tenor
and Mr.. Norman Willis. bass. In
terment was made at Canaan, Maine.
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NORR|DCEWOCK

Milford Smith, who is teaching
school in Mercer was is town over the
weekend.
Charlie Blaisdell of Oakland has
been passing week at the home OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Blaisdell, returning Monday to his
work in the Oakland postoffice.
The Mercer stage made it's first trir
on wheels this year, April Is.
Wilfred G. Everett of Portland
passed several days in town last week
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Everett. Mr.. Everett has just re-
turned from Redlands, Cal, where he
passed the winter and where he plans
to return another year.
G. S. Jewett is in poor health.
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Larone School Notes


The hot lunches have been discon-
tinued and we miss them, but warm
weather will soon be here when some
Of us can go home for lunch.
Edward Nadeau is back In school
after being out few days, sick with
a cold.
We are trying to see how many
lesson papers we can make good so
that they can be put upon the wall
for inspection by visitors. Paul
Winslow got the first one up. Flora
Iceberg had hard time to get per-
feet but conquered and now has some
on the wall. Miss Young our teacher
is gong to put up burlap on which
to pin the papers.
We have learned the poem, 1.-THE
, Village Blacksmith" and Arnold Mer-
row brought in a fine cut of the
smith at work, together with the
whole poem as well.
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LARONE

The next regular meeting of the
woman's branch of the Farm Bureau
will be held April % all day at the
home of Mrs. S. L. Bartlett. Subject
for demonstrating will be Prepare
ton of Vegetables. Dinner at noon
and all those who have not been So
licited please bring cake
Miss Young. our village school
teacher passed the week end and the
holiday on Monday at her home in
Norridgewock.
Augustus Gleason has returned
from Greenville where he passed the
winter with his son Charles.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Blackwell have
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VASSAL.BORO

CROSS HILL-Dr. l. B. Mower y
Waterville supplied the pulpit at t1'
Center Sunday afternoon while -,
pastor, Rev. D. W. Kimhall. supple'
in Dexter. his old Home town.
Fred Fitzgerald of Lakeside pass
Sunday with his daughter, Mrs LiiA
Gloves, and family. :,
Mrs. Olive Lewis, who for seFs,s'
weeks has been stopping at South eiD'
ma. has returned to her home.
F. NJ. Robinson and belmont Brls ,,
were callers Wednesday in Waterfii'.
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Mrs. Sarah Patten

Mrs. Sarah Patten, one of st. Al.
bans old people, passed away Fl.
day night after a long illness. Shi
was 81 years of age July IL, and tn
Oldest lady in town. also the oldes
person. She is survived by a sol
charles, whose home she shared, and
a daughter, Mrs. Jesse Boston, be.
sides several grandchildren. Funefa
services were held Sunday and thu
remains were placed in the tomb a
Hartland to await burial in the fam.
lily lot In Palmyra in the spring.
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School PAYROLL No, 6

Edward A. Sim neau, Supt. of
Schools of Fairfield gives out the
following expenditures of payroll No.
6. dated April 16. 1926
Common Schools: Teaching. s942.-
S4; janitor, $4,000, conveyance.
$16S00: total. $125334.
High School: Teaching. s522.16;
janitor. $4,000; total. $5S216.
Industrial Education: Teaching,
S147.20; total, s147.20
Incidentals: Total. $4,000
Physical Education: Teaching,
$4S.SS: Total. $4SSS.
Grand Total: $2061.5S.
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George III. Marcia

Word was received here Friday
noon of the death of George H
Marcia which occurred Friday
morning at Cohasset, Mimi. Mr.
Marcia was a native of this town,
the brother of Vede and Fred Mar
cia. The remains will be brought
here for burial and services will be
held at the home of his brother.
Vede c Marcia. He is survived by
five brothers, Veda of this town and
Mitchell and David of Benton and
Edward c. Marcia of Clinton.
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Mrs. Sarah Butterfield, of Dover
Foxcroft, is visiting for time with
her sister, Mrs. Moody F. Jewell.
A bridge party was held Monday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. b. Woodbury. on West Front
street. Mrs. Leslie Goldsmith was
the first prize winner of the evening,
the consolation going to DR.. Stanley
NJ Cover. Dainty refreshments
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Judkins left
Springfield, Sunday, for Maine and
were expected to arrive in Skowhe-
gan, Tuesday.
At a special meeting of De Molay
Commandery No. 10, K. T., the
Temple degree was conferred upon
class of candidates. The inspec-
ton will be held Tuesday evening
April q.
About 80 attended the banquet
held by the members of the Mer-
camille Bowling league Tuesday ev-
ening at the New Skowhegan House.
The party later adjourned to the
Bowlodrome Alleys where the cups
were awarded and special contests
enjoyed.
Mrs. Katherine Doak, of Belfast,
SdiiCu' mere ny Tue uSdln OF noT
mother, Mrs. James johnson, re-
turned to her home, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Philbrick, OF
Bangor, visited over the holiday with
his father, S. w. Philbrick
The marriage intentions of Miss
Beatrice Holmes, a nurse of Show
hogan and Lester NJ. Hilton of An.
son, papermaker, are on file al
the town clerks office.
An alarm from box u called GU,
the fire department Tuesday morn.
ing for chimney fire at the home
of William Beauford on Popla,
street. The damage was small.
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge will hold
food and apron sale next Satur.
day, April "A, in the Heselton store
below the crossing.
Miss Florence Wood has returne ed
to her duties at Peter Brent Brig.
ham hospital, Boston, after a short
visit at her home here.
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The family of Lloyd Libby have
| been i'll with the prevailing epidemic
| of grip. Mrs. Libby's aunt, Mrs. Jes-
sic Rogers has been assisting in car
! ing for them.
| Bernard Davis of Scion visited
friends in town Thursday asd Friday.
! Mrs. Sarah Clarke is ill with the
grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Feeney, who
have been occupying the Caswell
! house on Bridge street, during the
winter have returned to their home
| is Canaan.
Ulmont Stanley made a business
! trip to Lewiston, Saturday, returning
| home by automobile and reports that
while the roads are passable. they are
not in condition to make driving easy.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Rowe have
moved their household goods to the,
home of Mrs. Rowe's mother, Mrs.
Mary Danforth on Main street.
In observance of Patriots day,
Monday, the public schools and bank
were closed for the entire day while
the postoffice observd holiday hours.
! Mr.. and Mrs. William Witham of
Skowhgan were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Longley.
The primary papers for three can
didates who intend to run for the
representative in the House of. Legis-
lature have been duly fild in Augusta.
| These are Mrs. Blanche Folsom and
! Bliss Shaw on the Republican ticket
and Basil Ames on the Democratic
| Sonny" the dog belonging to Mrs.
Adessa Everett lost his life Thursday
when he was struck by the incoming
/ passenger train and instantly killed.
The dog was crossing the trestle over
the mill stream and was unable to
reach the other side before the train
overlook him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyndn Moore passed
the weekend at the home of Mrs.
Moore's parents, Mr.. asd Mrs. w. G.
! Soule.
Miss Alice Hodgkins was the week
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Weston in the Withee district.
! Miss Mildred More, who is teach
| ing school in Fairfield passed the
weekend and holiday at her home in
| town.
! Llewellyn Edwards of Augusta,
/ chief bridge engineer of Maine, will
! speak at o'clock on the evening of
/ Thursday, April % at the Baptist
church on "The Bridges of Maine
The lecture is illustrated. Mr.. Ed
wards comes under the auspices of