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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
PACKING BOX FIRE
SCORCHES DWELLING

Sunday morning ct II O'Clock . IRE
heoke out Alnone same packing boxes
mad with indammable refuse, piled
agaAASt the side Of q tvo-family
dUAa3iug 1t Is Charles street. The
building was scorched to some extent
hut fortunately. some men in a stable
nearby discovered the blaze a. It
mounted IS or 20 feet high and with
WA6ar buckets and . small garden
haze distinguished the blaze, after
1cakteetng the boxes
~ DIVIDING - one Of several that
heeeng 70 the Gilman estate and their
panntxlity 20 the business part Of the
afyMnkes . fre among them a men
zee 70 the city. Police Odicer Tracey.
gee1Hg that the IRE was under con-
0cL ~ not ring In an alarm. The
011ZdoGe was The destruction Of the
R0D4 1919 .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
COLBY COLLEGE
PAGEANT AND PLAY At
W0MEN'S DIVISIONS
IVY DAY OBSERVANCE

The annual Ivy Day exercises and
ceremonies OF the women's division
were held at Foss hall Saturday aft
ernoon and evening by the class of
Il. The ceremonies began with the
Ivy Day pageant, given by the girls
from all classes and entitled "a
Chiid's Dream" The address Of vel
come was given by Miss Lillian
Dyer, of the class Of '21. of Oakland.
following which the following exer-
cises were carried out: Dance of the
FAIRIES. class Of '23; Dance of the
Sunbeams. calss of 20: Dance Of the
Flowers, classes of 81. '22 and '23:
Dance Of the Butterflies, classes Of
20 and '21. Following the pageant
was the ceremony of planting the
ivy, which was done by the Senior
class and the trowel was then pre-
sented to the Junior class by Miss
Eleanor Burdick. of Monson. Mass.
The speech Of acceptance was made
by Miss Bernice r. Butler. president
OF that class. The afternoon festiv-
tiles closed with the singing of the
senior class ode, which was written
by Misses Alice Mathews, of Port
land and, Miss Esther Powers Of
Peabody. Mass.
In the evening the annual Ivy Day
play, Twelfth, Night" was given by
the Junior class. The play, which
was directed by Professor Carl JEFF
ferson Weber. Of the English depart
ment, took place in the space back Of
Foss hall. which was very prettily
decorated with evergreen boushs for
the occasion. Music for the entire
DAY was furnished by an orchestra
Of five pieces led by Miss Geraldine
Baker, '21 of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

A shipment Of SO head Of registered
thoroughbred Guernsey cattle left
Augusta in large cattle car attach
cd to train No. Is Saturday after
noon, headed for Stevensviiie. Mon
~na. This fine looking lot of cattle
was purchased from some Of the
large dairy farms Of Augusta and
vicinity by George Webster of Mon
tana, whose brother resides in AL
oion. The shipment was accempan-
leo by Mr.. Webster and Lendall
ayers OF Augusta, who will care for
the cattle on the trip, which will
take about ave days,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
WATERVILLE CLNCHES
SKOWHEGAN GAME
IN FIRST SESSION

Waterville High won from Show
hogan on Alumni field in a loosely
played game featured by spasmodic
rallies on both sides. Wateryille
started off in the first inning and
with seven hits ran up a lead of
seven runs which the visitors were
unable to overcome although they
made a valiant attempt in the
fourth and seventh. Sterling. the
first man up, tripled and was fol-
lowed by Saucier with a single, scor-
ing the man on third. Larrabee
sacrificed, advancing Saucier, who
scored on Beatty's single to center.
The next three men each singled
and Ingraham made first on Por-
ter's error. Wiseman famed and
then Sterling came up for the sec
ond time in the inning and scored
Insraham by a single but was
caught off second base. Waterville
secured another run in the third
when Wiseman started OFF with a
single and scored on Sterlings sec
ond triple OF the game. Skowhegan
started rally in the fourth and by
q single and double and Thompson's
error scored two runs. Again in the
seventh by three singles; a double
and a circuit clout by Jacobs aided
by Leeman's error four more runs
came in and the game began to get
interesting. wiseman then replaced
Saucier and the rally halted. The
last run for the visitors came in the
eighth when Murphy singled and
was scored by Beals' single to CEN
ter. The feature of the game was
the hitting of Sterling with three
hits In as many innings. two of
which were triples. The fielding and
hitting Of Beal for the visitors was
also noteworthy.
The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

L. o. Armstrong, on behalf of the
Canadian government. gave an illus
trated lecture at the City Opera
House at o'clock Sunday afternoon
showing some beautiful views of
fishing and hunting grounds in Can
ada and Alaska. Several mountain
climbing scenes and other outings
of the Alpine club were shown as
well as the beautiful Georgian Bay
with its numberless. islands. Islands
IN the far north where pelicans. cor
morants and other sea birds are
reared and protected afforded a
great deal of interest to the audi
ence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

STANDS ALONE

Marvellous cures have been effect
ed by the use Of Vitalitas in the
treatment Of rheumatism. iRdigee-
ton, kidney and liver ills. vitalitas
is one OF the greatest natural iron
tonics known. Thousands Of Texas
people have used it for years and
know Of its healing properties. Vital
itas comes direct from Mother Earth.
1t contains no alcohol, drugs or mar
cotics. Every drop is health giving.
II you have never used Vitalitas get
q bottle today. Vitalitas is sold by
druggists everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Patients admitted recently to the
Augusta General hospital for sufgi-
cal treatment were: Pearl Dushane,
Wiioert Welsh and Miss Helen Ly.
man, all Of this city. Ward TAYLOR
OF this city was admitted for medi-
cal treatment. George H. Smith of
Richmond was admitted for treat
ment Of an injury to one Of his eyes.
Patients recently DISCHARGED from
the hospital were: Mrs. Fannie Bid
we'll and Mrs. Helen Seyery Of Au-
susta. and Mrs. F1asg and Baby Of
Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
FRESHMAN WINS
WOMEN'S SINGLES

In the finals of the tents tourna-
ment for the singles, championship Of
the women's division held Saturday
afternoon. Miss Eloise Beeman Of
the Freshman class Of Natick, Mass.
won from Miss Eleanor semour Of
New York in straight sets. So, So,
establishing her right to have her
name engraved on the big silver low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
SKOwHEGAN HIGH.

Home run. Jacobs. Three-base
hits, Sterling 2. Two-base hits.
Murphy, Thibeaut. Stolen bases,
Thompson ., Ingraham ., Beal
Struck out, by Mcdonald. in /: by
Lewis. 8 in s; by Saucier. Z in Z,
by Wiseman. 2 in 2. Double plays,
Saucier to Toulouse: Beal to Jacobs;
Sterling to Larrabee. Wild pitch.
Wieeman. Passed ball. Beatty. Sac.
riAce hits, Larrabee. Jacobs. I'm
ptre, PulsifeE, celhy. TMe. LIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Gard Of Tharks

Seth Williams Post, C. :. r., wishes
to thank Willard Aver for saddle
horses furnished for the marshal of
the day and his aides. used in the na-
rade, and also those who contributed
the use of automobiles; tas Rev. DR..
EcoD for his Memorial sermon: Chap
lain Frank L. Phalsn OF The soldiers.
Home for the Memorial actress. ana
any and all others who in any way
helped the Post.
Q. o. sfEfsoN, Atjt,
Seth sW1}tapS .1oes, G. Ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Chapman, who
have been making their home in Wat
erviile, left Friday for Vernon, Conn.,.
where they will make their home in
the future. Their son. Prof. Charles
7. Chapman of Colby College, who
completes his duties at the end of
the present college year. will join
them after commencement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

University. have returned to their
homes IN this city for the summer
vacation. They had as their guest
over Memorial Day, Albert Hiser Of
Adams, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Arthur j. Crafty, Wateryille boy,
who has been connected with the Lc-
gal Aid Society in Boston, has re-
turned 10 this his home city and has
opened an office for the general prac-
tlce of law at ISL Main street. Mr..
Crafty is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
jeremiah Crafty of Oak street and
is member of the Maine and Mas
S.chusetts bar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

The annual meeting Of the Home
Association Of the waterville Lodge
of Eagles was held Saturday at
which time Dennis E. Sweeney was
elected president and ]. F. Partridge
clerk of the association. The remain
ing members are Napoleon Lambert,
Joseph Ferland and George H. Watts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mrs. Florence Merrill, formerly of
this city. who has been passing sew
eral months in Cambridge, and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. F. Leavitt of Bath are
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. F. Partridge OF Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Jerry Harrington of Skowhegan
paid fine of $500 and costs amount
ing to sl1.06 in the municipal court
Saturday morning for intoxication.
This was Jerry's second offence with
in a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs NJ. Z. Ridlon and son
Harold and Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Dol
by. all of Saco. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas kelleher of Brookiine, Mass.
we're guests for the holiday at the
home of Michael kelieber of Oak
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

A good sized audience from Wat
erville and vicinity gathered at the
Unitarian church Monday evening
TO listen to a lecture on Christian
-Gcience by John c. Lathrop. men,
Der of the board Of lectureship of
the Mother church. First Church of
Christ, Scientist, in Boston. Mr.
Lathrop's talk was most enlighten-
ing and he was given the closest
attention. throughout his address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
The next meeting of Il

The next meeting of the Girls Club
will be held this Tuesday evening in
steG of Wednesday, the usual night.
and at this meeting all the members
who will be able to attend the picnic
Of the club at aht cottage Of Mrs.
Katherine Drummond Taylor. the
president Of the club. are requested to
pass in their names.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

armed runs-Coburnl Maine Cen
trails /. Stolen bases-He anger, Mat
ton. Sacrifice hits-Levee. Black
stone. Struck out-Reed II. Sukeforth
g. Passed ball--Landry. HI by pitch
Marchetti.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mrs. J. r. Fairbairn Of Cambridge,
Mass. and Mrs. Simeon Murray and
daughter Mildred. Of Somervile,
Mass, returned Friday after visiting
DR.. and Mrs. E. n. Ridder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

There were two cases Of intoxicat-
ion before the Waterville municipal
court Friday morning. Each OF the
respondents was found gully and paid
fne and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

s. r. Kicker, chef at the Water
Vile Country club. Is enjoying . Va
cation with Mrs. Kicker. taking an
auto trip to Hartland. Bangor and
other places. visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Payson Robbins Of the Fuller. Hol-
way Co. left town on the Pullman
Monday evening for Colorado
Springs, where he will attend the
Wholesale Grocres' convention. H.
will be away about three weeks. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred York and Jo-
seph LUDLOW of Portland and Mrs.
Ella Ludlow Of Augusta were guests
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
]. Brown on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Sanger n. Annis, manager Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, has returned
; from several rays spent in Dexter.
where he was called by the death Of
his father, Alfred Annis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Demers and
Mrs Wallace of Corinna were guests
at the home of Samuel Wing Of Sto-
bic street over the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

The marriage intentions Of Edmund
Boudreau and Miss Lottie Thibodeau.
both of this city, were filed at the
office Of the city clerk on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mrs. Augusta Bailey of Nash
street has returned from Portland
where she visited her SON. r. E. q.
Bailey, for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mrs Horace Hall and daughter
Lorna Of Mount Vernon were week
end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. s.
Foster of Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mrs. Mary A. Hyler Of Rockland
was the weekend guest Of her sister,
Mrs. Addie E. Shepherd Of Thayer
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Joseph Hall has been appointed to
the regular. police force of the city
and has been placed on the lower
Main street beat on the night shift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Several members Of the second
year public speaking class at Colby
were selected to give the Memorial
Day ADDRESSES at towns in the vicin-
ity Of Waterville. Captain J. F.
Choate. Cambridge. Mass. addressed
the citizens Of Harmony in the town
hall on Sunday afternoon and in the
church in the evening. Earle S. Ty-
Ter delivered the address OF the day
in his home town of Cherryfield. and
Everett Rockwell of Symrna- Mills
delivered an address in Hartland. 9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Judge Robert A. Cony was the
orator at Memorial Day exercises at
Kents' Hill Seminary, Readheld, and
at Fairfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Gerald e. Leeds Of Boston passed
the weekend and holiday with his
wife and son at the homo OF MI.
and Mrs. s. L. Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas G. Regain Of
Providence. r. l., and Mr.. and Mrs.
Tatten and SON of Boston were the
guests over Memorial Day of Mr..
and Mrs. D. G. Regain Of this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

ing cup IN the Library. Miss Bee
man also won from Miss Gladys Dow,
Of Foxcroft. last years champion. In
class cleaned up everything. Besides
being the singles champion. Miss
Beeman. with Miss Helen Freeman Of
Bath. also won the doubles cham
pionship from Miss Eleanor Seymour
and Miss Alice Mathews Of Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Philip Gooch and Thomas Perry
went to Bangor Sunday TO pass Me-
mortal Day with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

this Tuesday afternoon from Il
home,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
MANCHESTER
Miss L. Maria Pope

Miss L. Maria Pope died at 2
o'clock Sunday morning, aged 50
years. 10 months and IS days The
funeral will be held at go o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Miss Rose Burns went to HALO
well. saturday, to pass the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

AdditioaaI WatsrvilIs news will Be
found On paos z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Walter E. Hutchinson and @ -.
ence =. KNball. studeats at Be- an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
AUGUSTALOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph A. McCourtney
bare the parents of a son, Ralph A.,
Jr., born SATURDAY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-22
GERMANY MUST BE HELPED IF
INDEMNITY OF $1,000,000,000
is COLLECTED. ALLIED VIEW

brussels, Belgium Dec 12-CBy
D the Associated Rress.)-Payment
by Germany OF 10o,o0o,00o,oo0
marks IN gold remains the basis
mon which experts and delegates to
the second financial conference. IN
session here, are working. This
amount although far below what
was authorized BY the treaty OF Yer
safIles. is considered by them col
Iectable only on condition that Ger
many g helped along the lines sug-
rested By the German delegates
Tr1rreEsed by German ArEuue ut1.
Allied experts in secret individual
reports. the substance Of which has
come TO light. recognize Germany g
real necessities. and delegates gem
orally are impressed by arguments
fhat Germany is an iusolvent creditor
who must be maintained as a gong
concern The extent to which. strict
fulffllmeut Of the Versailles treaty
may be waived, however, depends
upon the allied governments, before
which recommHndatioIs have been
made By the various delegations
Virtually none OF the delegates be
Tieves the treaty can be executed 1T
eraIIv and allied experts agree with
the Germans that reparattons must re
paid chiefly in kind Some cash,
however. viii be demanded after a
year OF two, u not Immediately
Today's meeting was really u
preparation fer the recess which VIII
Sc taken until January 10. Allied
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-22

delegates planned TO meet apart this
afternoon for the purpose Of eNchang-
ing views and reaching a common ac-
cord which will be reflected In re-
ports 10 the governments
Pledged to Secrecy.
German delegates still are WORKING
on the list Of questions submitted by
the allies, which covers q wide range
1t is inferred from some OF the ques-
tons that the allied experts believe
Indirect taxation in Germany IS not
high enough. the Germans being
asked whether their taxes on alcohol
beer, tobacco, and sugar are as high
as those on the same products in
France and Great Britain Other
questions concern the German flnan-
cfal policy relative 10 taxation OF
wealthy citizens and possible tax IN
creases within a year OF two
Delegates have been pledged to
secrecy. but there is a general i'm
preston they VIII recommend that
their governments permit Germany
TO keep some OF the $4,000 tons Of
shippings she was ordered TO surren-
der under the Versailles treaty
The second financial conference ad-
iourned at noon today until January
TO- The allied experts told the Ger
man delegates there was good pros
pect of reaching an agreement on the
concessions asked by Germany and
indicated that with continued good
VIII on both sides a solution OF the
reparatious problem would be in
sight during the January session
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-22
Smuggling Across German
Border Aenin diminishing

Berlin. Germany. Dec 22.-Smug-
cling over the Dutch and Danish
frontiers. which the German govern
ment had gone 10 great effort to
suppress, again IS flourishing -On a
colossal scale" and at some points
with full knowledge and conuivance
OF government officials. Smugglers
are declared to be outbidding the
government for the aid Of dishonest
officials and the Teritable army OF
customs officers on the borders have
permitted millions Of marks worth OF
tobacco, cigars, cigarets, coffee and
sugar to cross the border duty free
within the last few months"
Flying souadrons OF customs Off
GERS have been organized by the gov
eminent 10 catch the smugglerss who
are said to have so thoroughly sys-
tematized their operations that Gus
toms receipts are rapidly falling
back 20 nothing. for custom control
is again only on paper"
Fifty thousand pounds OF coffee
are being smuggled over the border
daily at one point a report says, and
smugglers eTergW here. are working
with the sympathy and assistance Of
al dwellers along the frontiers.
Men, women and even children are
said to be engaged in this trade.
High prices, low wages Of customs
officials, and the deprecated value OF
the mark IS credited as one Of the
principal causes for the widespread
1ations.
The smugglers are described as be-
Ing so well organized and 50 conf
dent they carry on their business by
land and wholesale scale, and quite
openly"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-22
Wellesley Girls Enter
Huqe KicB Oper Beans

wellesley, Mass. Dec zz--We lles-
lei. college girls simply won't have
'sm. not even the cultured Boston
'sAn Irishman could no more cook
ru7ahettf 70 suit an Italian than a
Frenchmau could mix a hignfall 70
ruft a Scotchrnan." they cry 1noiE-
nsnflv. Likewise only our grand
mothers can cook baked beans to suit
usn they complete the analogy stu
more Indignantly
None. but New England Erand-
mothers can bake them TO suit any
bodv.H insist the New England girls.
some ike beans Drowned with
much uolasses, some like EN- with
onions and others with pork Ane
whole trouble r. that baked beans
have as many provincial possibilities
~ there are sections OF the country
a1d universe represented at Nelies-
ley"
r-Tfzre. who are beWildered by for
eign food anyway, wonder what Il Is
an about, and the bean nilnselL l.lIlls
- \ crisp black in utter helplessness
and rzortification-