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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Miss WhitmOre's
98th Anniversary.

Miss Sarah NJ. Whitmore on Friday
celebrated the 9sth anniversary of her
birth. as she received callers at her
peaceful home, % Kingsbury street,
Gardiner, and read messages from
friends who were unable to call
Miss Whitmore was born in the town
of Bowdoinham, the daughter of John
and Sarah NJ Whitemore, and is the
last survivor of a family of nine chill
dren Her father lived to the age of 92
years She attended the town schools
and later was a student at Monmouth
Academy, studying still later at pri-
yate school in Brunswick and receiving
instruction from one of the college pro-
fessors for a long time.
Miss Whitmore has been a thorough
student of the Scriptures, coming from
a family that has always shown much
interest along that line, and can quote
copiously from the Bible. That she has
found much comfort from this source
is evident to all who know her and her
kindly admonition Make God first in
your life and your life will not be a
lost one" has been a comfort in her
long career.
MISS WNltInOTe 1iiONeu " 1di uiiici
when a young woman and taught
school here. She is a linguist of con-
sidera BILE ability, being conversant with
five languages and still being able to
read portion of them. Her work of
teaching has led to exhaustive research
along various educational lines and she
is even today a close student of cur
rent events and reads the papers daily
Miss Whitmore was member OF
the Woman's Library Association of
Bowdoinham, which was the first of
it's nature, exclusively for women, in
the State. At the time of her member
ship the rules of the association for
bade the reading of frivolous books.
Miss Whitmore is still able to walk
a little but passes the greater portion
of the day sitting in her chair reading
Her memory is wonderfully retentive
and mentally she is seemingly as alert
as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Shall Gardiner Have a
New High School Building?

been worked beyond reason often under
conditions that were almost criminal
Their united hope and prayer has been
for much larger room and breathing
space which can now be given only
through the addition of substantial
new building to our whole educational
plant
Our various school boards for many
years have recognized these evils. They
have felt sure that they would grow
more serious each year They have at
various times either individually or
unitedly, earnestly longed and planned
for the addition of a new building to our
equipment.
4. A special committee from our most
represented citizenship investigated con
ditions last spring, and again late in the
fall And ii was their united judgment
that conditions at the High school were
well-nigh intolerable, for which there
could be no adequate remedy except in
material addition to our building
capacity.
5. Other persons formerly opposed to
any such increase of building expense
have gone to the High school, Investigate
ed conditions, then frankly changed thetl
minds and become ardent supporters Of
the project for an entirely new building
I believe there is no doubt whatever bui
that if all cur citizens could be taken t
the High school and shown actual condI
tions, at least seven out of ten of then
would rise at once and demand the cree
ton of such a building regardless of al
reasonable cost.
My next article will give reasons fol
the new building, based upon actual con
ditiens and definite facts, under which
our teachers are laboring from week t.
week.
Langdon Quimby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
(Article ID

I. What are the reasons which call for
a new building?
Surely they are so numerous and
weighty that we ought at once to take
up the whole agitation. Such building
ought to be erected during the coming
spring and summer Hence we should
no longer delay such free discussion
OF the question as will arouse all our
people to a united interest and devotion
for such noble and needful task. AT
this point we may well consider the opin-
ions of many in the past who have hoped
and talked for such an object.
l. Our former superintendent, as far
back as Lawyer Sanborn, and then in
GLIDING Rev. Mr.. Barber, and c. o. Tur-
ner, have repeatedly pointed out the con-
gested conditions throughout our various
school buildings and hoped that some
remedy might be found relieving all the
schools by one new. large, central build
ing. All of us are familiar with what
our present splendidly equipped and con-
secrated worker, Mr.. Chase, has done to
relieve the unfortunate conditions In the
lower grades. We are only astonished
that so much could be done with such an
economical expenditure of money. But
after all this has been done, he urgently
stands for the erection of an entirely
new building as the only solution for the
pressing and growing congestion through
out all our schools.
I > Our teachers are the most conse-
Grated workers of the race They are
not group of grumblers or fault-finders,
but again and again, when consulted,
they have pointed out the cramped and
sitting conditions, detrimental to both
mind and body under which they have
been obliged to daily toll. They have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

straight quartets as 1t not only includes
some classy singing but has an exchange
of patter where play is made for comedy
through the black-face comedian. This
act is direct from the big Keith houses,
followed closely on the bin by Vesta Gill
bert, singing, talking, dancing comed-
enne. These big time acts with a rafting
photo-play game headed by the Pathe
Weekly fills a long-felt want at the Col
iseum. Matinee today at 2.30. Flying
your way comes Lamont's Cockatoos, 80
birds, for Thursday next. Great bill for
both young and old.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
MADAME NORDICA
. IS CRITICALLY I'LL.
Has Pneumonia on Thursday
Island. Queensland Attri-
butes Illne SIS to the Severe
Strain Caused by Ground
ing of Steamer Tasman.

New York, Jan. 11.-Mme. Lillian Nor
dica is in a critical condition with pneu-
monia on Thursday island. Queensland.
according to a cable message received
Saturday by her husband, George w.
Young, a New York banker. The mes
sage was brief, saying merely that Nine.
Nordica had developed pneumonia and
was in a critical condition.
Friends here attributed her illness in
measure to the strain Nine Nordica
underwent recently in the grounding of
the Dutch steamer Tasman, which went
ashore near Thursday island in the Gulf
of Papua. The vessel was subsequently
f1oated
After the accident Nine. Nordica ca
bled reassuring messages to Mr.. Young
but several days later it was reported
that she was suffering a nervous break
down. She was on tour with her COM
pany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks to
our friends and neighbors for their kind
ness to us during our recent bereave-
ment. To the pupils of the Highland
Avenue school and to the members of the
class of To- c. II. S, we wish to extend
thanks for the floral offerings.
CHARLES PUSHARD AND FAMILY,
MR.. AND MRS. VIM. A. CATION,
MR.. AND MRS. VIM r. CATION,
MR.. AND MRS. A. F. CATION,
IRVING CATION,
MRS. LORING PUSHARD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
He Will Tell Judge
About His Def0rmity,

Some of those whose sympathetic
natures caused them to give money to
the man who called at their home dur
ing the past week with pitiful story
of the loss of an arm and several 9TH
er misfortunes will be pleased to learn
that the arm has been recovered, at
least the man posses two, as the sec
ond member was found in snug quar-
tiers under the mans coat when he was
arrested Sunday afternoon by Officer
Williams for intoxication. The fellow
will appear before Judge Atkins this
morning and be given chance to tell
his story, after which his honor will
recite the sequel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Story and Song Services.

The fourth of the Story and Song
services was held Sunday evening at
the Universalist church and proved to
be the banner one of the series thus
far. The attendance was good and the
music the best rendered of any Of the
series. The rendering of You in Your
Little Corner and l In Mine.s by a
quartet of little folks, Eugenia Evans,
Victoria Tyler, Eugene Conant and Ed
ward Harlow, was a pleasing feature of
the evening. The story was OF intense
interest and told of the life and labors
of DR.. Grenfell in northern Newfound-
land and Labrador.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

OF Gardiner. Who Observed His Dist An
niversary Jan. 10.
editor Capt. Dearborn received a show
er of souvenir post cards. He was born
in Pittston, Me. Jan. 10, 1923. His father
was in business with Rufus Gay at that
time.
His father and mother lived to be over
80.
His first voyage was on the brig Mar
garet of this city, the vessel being bound
for the West Indies, but the voyage
down the river took several days and
when he reached Bath he was homesick
and on applying to the captain was al
lowed to go home. He made his first
long voyage two years after that. going
to Boston, where he hired as cabin boy
on the ship Orient. which was bound for
New Orleans, and from there went to
Spain, going as a hand before the mast.
Unfavorable weather delayed her voyage
and they finally sailed from Havre,
France, to Hampton Roads, where they
were ordered home, and arrived in this
city after an absence of 10 months. He
was made third mate on his third voyage
and Il years later was in command of
the same vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

The girls of the Senior and Junior
classes of the Gardiner High school have
organized basketball teams and will
practice on Mondays and Wednesdays at
the Hazard Club hall in the Goodspeed
block Inter-class games will be played
and with the promising material on hand
Gardiner, High should be able to put a
strong girls team in the field. Gladys
McAdams has been elected manager for
the Seniors and Annie Burke for the
Juniors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

One small boy vouched for by the Lon
don Chronicle will be careful when he
grows up about the business of writing
his address iegibly, If he retains his pres
ent sense of the Importance of making
the point clear. He was saying his
prayers the other evening. and after the
enumeration of those on whom he IN
voked a blessing concluded: And make
be a dood boy"-and then, after pause
ia Ladysmith avenue. Amen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Funeral of Mrs. Charles Pushard.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles
L. Pushard was held at A. M. Sat
urday at her late residence on Will
low street Rev. II. S. Dow, pastor of
the Methodist church. officiating.
There was good attendance of
friends and many floral tokens of re-
spect. Daniel, Howard, Clarence and
Ernest Pushard acted as bearers. The
remains were placed in the tomb at
Oak Grove cemetery for interment in
the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Capt. q. A. Dearborn
Celebrates His DIST.

Capt. George A. Dearborn celebrated
the 91st anniversary of his birth Satur=
day at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
f. T. Bradstreet, % School street. the af-
fair being in the form of reception to
the many friends he has made since COM
ing here six years ago. He is enjoying
excellent health and says he has read
the Kennebec Journal about all his life.
When he first commenced scanning its
columns Luther B. Severance was the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Ice Company at Work.

The American Ice Co. has been doing
some planning and scraping at the ice
fields of the Cedar Grove. Berry and
SteRrns Point ice houses. Although it is
not as yet certain that extensive opera
lions will be conducted by the company
this year on the Kennebec. it apparently
intends to be prepared should the Hudson
fail to provide a harvest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Weekly rehearsals are being held by
the endmen to take part in the annual
Firemen's Minstrels to be held next
month, and preparations are rapidly be-
ing completed to make the show the
best yet" The first rehearsal of the
entire chorus will be held at 7.30 o'clock
this evening in the Association rooms.
Those who are to take part are request
ed to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

English rowing men a century ago wore
costumes far different from what they
wear now In 1905 it was the correct
thing for them to wear green leather
catskin cap with a jacket and trousers
of nankeen. In the first university race
at Henley in 1923 Oxford won wearing
blue checks, while Cambridge was in
white with pink waistcoats. Broad
brimmed, heavy straw hats came In a
little later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on o0-cent bottle
Of Greene's Warranted syrup OF Tar II 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Bowditch-W ebster Co., Jackson Bros,
Kinsman Pharmacy, c. III. Beane,
Arthur Tetreauit, Chas. Ward & Co.,
Willis r. Partridge. John Coughlin,
Temple Pharmacy.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Week of Prayer Closes.

The closing service of the Week
of Prayer was held Sunday evening at
the Free Baptist church. Rev. F. c.
Wright spoke on THE Foes of the
Home" There was a fine attendance
and the music rendered of much merit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
George w. Piummer.

George w. Plummer died suddenly Sat-
urday morning at his boarding place. 1872
Bridge street, of heart disease, aged
about 81 years. He has no relatives in
this city and distant relatives in White
field have been notified. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Gard of Thanks.

Mrs. Albert Hutchinson and family
would return their heartfelt thanks to
neighbors and friends for their assist
ance and sympathy during the illness of
Mr.. Hutchinson and at his funeral. and
for the beautiful floral offerings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

The installation of officers of Gen. C.
w. Tilden Camp, No. So, S. of ", that
was to have been held this evening has
been postponed until Monday evening,
Jan. 49, owing to the inability of the in
stalling officer to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

The last of the addresses to young
men. a series which has proven very
popular, was delivered Sunday eve
ming by Rev. H. S. Dow at the Meth
odist church. The subject was THE
Young Man Restored" There was a
large attendance and good music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Mccormick outpoints Summers.

Sydney, n. s. w, Jan. u.-Tom McCor-
mick of Australia today beat Johnny
Summers, the English pugilist, in 20
round contest for the British welter-
weight championship. Mccormick won
on points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Edwin A Winslow of Chelsea, a press
man in the employ of L. Y. Clark. had
his foot severely crushed and several
bones broken Saturday afternoon by the
press which he was operating. He was
taken to the office of a physician, where
an anesthetc was administered and the
foot dressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Homer B. Hubert, A. NJ. +. r. G. s.,
20 years in Corea and personal advisor
of the Emperor, will deliver lecture
Thursday evening, Jan. Is, in the Uni
versalist church. He was an eyewitness
and participant in the events of the
thrilling story which he tells.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

DR.. L. NJ Palmer of birmingham,
Mass, arrived Saturday in Gardiner, ac-
companying the remains of Isabel F.,
wife of the late Fred Palmer, which were
taken to Litchfield for interment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
LOCAL NOTICE.

H. L. Littlefield having purchased
the European Restaurant, 326 Water
street, Gardiner, is prepared to furnish
fancy dinners and meal tickets at
moderate prices. janSd2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Wounds received during a rabbit
hunt caused the death during Satur-
day night at Rutland, Vt, of Freder-
lex Plat, son of f. S Platt, clerk of
the United States district court of
Vermont, it was learned Sunday. Plat,
who graduated from Dartmouth in
1912, was hunting on Mendon mountain
a week ago, with a party of friends.
One of them, Wilfred Beane, slipped
while aiming at a rabbit and the full
charge of shot struck a watch worn by
Plat, driving it into his side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Mrs. Adeline Stone arrived Sunday
from Dorchester, Mass, to visit her
brother, Eben Horne, West Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
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have been of gas origin, igniting dust
in the mine. The bodies had not been
brought out of the mine late this af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. York left Saturday
for Whiteield, n. II, to visit Mrs YORK
father, Rev NJ. c. Miner Mr.. York will
return Monday while Mrs. York will re-
main a few days longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

The shareholders meeting of the Gardi-
ner Loan & Building Association is call
ed at 730 o'clock, Jan. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

The C. C. S. Club will meet with Mrs
David Douglass Wednesday afternoon a
her home on Cobbossee avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

The annual meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society of the Methodist church
will be held this evening with Mrs.
H. L. Nichols at the parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

VIM A, VIM. r. and Carl L. Cation,
who have been in the city to attend
the funeral of a relative, left Sunday
for their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Mrs. Emma Beaulieu and children. who
have been guests of Mrs. Harry Brad
street, returned Saturday to their home
in Dover, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
AMUSE M ENTS.
Volcanic Vaudeville Today.

The Regent Comedy Four, King Kon-
querors of Komedy, do a singing comedy
turn, pulling out a little talk that is
truly new, is the feature at the Coli
scum today. This act differs from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Marion Chapter, o. E. S, will install
officers this evening. The installing
officer will be Grand Associate Patron
f. L. Dill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Mrs. John Z. Murphy has returned to
her home in this city after passing sew
eral weeks as the guest of relatives in
/ PASSPORT. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Misses Hazel and Irene Landry passed
Sunday as the guests of relatives in Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan o. Robertson
left Sunday on their return to Man
chester, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

A. ]. Burns has been confined to the
house for several days by severe cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Mrs. Maud Robinson, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Alice White, Dennis
street, left Sunday for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

A meeting of the Granite City Lodge
of Rebekahs will be held at 7.30 this eve
ming Members are urged to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Albert Norcross left Saturday for WIS.,
il at Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Mrs. II. F. Parkhurst returned Sunday
to her home in Albion after passing a
week as the guest of relatives in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Mrs. C. w. Cunningham of Randolph
was a visitor Saturday In Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Miss Lena Murray left Saturday morn
ing for Atlanta, Ga, where she will pass
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Miss Ruth e. Norris is confined to her
home on Spring street by illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Englands minister to France receives
the highest salary of her foreign repre-
sentatives. That to the United states is
next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

George F. Bodwell has returned from a
weeks business visit passed in New York
City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS.

Mrs. Freeman Patten was visitor Sat
urday in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Rev. Daniel S. jerks, for IS years
pastor of the First Baptist church at
Franklin, n. H., resigned Sunday. He
is to become state secretary of the New
Hampshire Baptist Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Miss Doris Overlook has returned from
few days visit with friends in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12
Augusta A. A. g.
Hazard Club y.

The Augusta A. a. basketball team de-
feated the Hazard Club team Saturday
evening at the Hazard hall by a score
of % to %, it being the first game of the
season in this city. The outcome of the
game was uncertain from the first mo-
ment of play and the first half ended
in a tie score of 13 to 13. In the second
half the Hazard boys took the lead and
held it until the last few moments of
play, when Dixon scored two from the
floor, which landed the game for the Au-
gusta lads. The Hazard boys showed
vast improvement in passing and all
round team work over the game at Au-
gusta.
Sears and Dixon were the stars of the
game, each shooting six from the floor,
while Perry and Pitcher also played well,
the latter being up against a man who
outweighed him by nearly 40 pounds and
who resembled Daley in build and tsyle
of play The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

Seore-Augusta A. A. %, Hazard Club
% Goals from floor-Dixon 6, Perry 4,
Sears 6, NJ Scott 3 Pitcher. Goals from
fouls-Pitcher 4, Brown 3. Referee, Blu
bar. Umpire, Davis. Timer. Towle.
Time, Pom. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

The boxing events to have been given
here Jan. Is have been indefinitely post
poned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-12

John Goodwin has returned from a sew
eral days business visit in Vinalhaven.