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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
Ariel Sotheard

Relatives of Ariel Sotheard who live
in Winslow have received word Of his
death which occurred, at the homie of his
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Williams. at Lis
bon. Mr.. Sotheard was born in Winslow
on Dec. 9, 1885, the son of Amos p. and
Sophia (Gullifer) Sotheard. He lived
the greater part Of his life in Winslow
but for % years made his home in Five
Islands. The last year he passed in
Brunswick at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. James Overlook.
Mr.. Sotheard was twice married, his
first wife being Melissa Gulifer of
Winslow, and of this union six children
survive. They are Edway and Fred
Sotheard of Bath, Mr.. Lura Sprague of
whitman, Mass, Tranw Sotheard of
Salem, Mass, Bert Sotheard Of New
ton. Mass, and Mrs. Nellie williams of
Lisbon. His second wife was Delilah
Delano, also OF Winslow, and to them
four children were born, who also sur
vive. They are Mrs. James Overlook
Of Brunswick, Mrs. Levi Totman of
Georgetown, Elbridge Sotheard Of Som
erville, Mass, and Mrs. Myron Wood
of Scion. Mr.. Sotheard was of the old
fashioned type of Christian gentleman
and was closely identified with the work
of the Salvation Army while in Five
Islands. 1t was Mr.. Sotheard5s wish
that he be buried near his people and
it is expected that he will be brought
to Winslow for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
COLBY COLLEGE
Musicians Off
| for Massachusetts

The Colby College Concert Co. left
Thursday morning for a trip to Mass
achusetts, where they will play Ames-
bury and Newburyport on Thursday and
Friday nights. The proceeds from these
concerts is to go toward the endowment
fund. Thomas Erie. Byfield, Mass, who
is chairman Of the student endowment,
Is managing the company and it was
through his agency that the Massachu-
sets trip was secured. This is the first
trip to the Bay State that q Colby rnu-
steal club has made In many years and
they are looked to to make an excellent
showing there. since the last concert
before the Easter recess at Berlin, N.
H.. was one Of the biggest successes
they ever had. The hall ut Berlin was
crowded to the doors and the mon were
called back again and again. frank
Hois with his trombone solo. part III
almost every number on the program,
was the hit. along with Neil Leonard,
who WIS characterized by the papers
in the city az being In a class by HIM
self. The personnel OF those taking the
trip is as follows: Orchestra, Raymond
Daniels. Nashua, N. H., piano; Curtis
Haines, Nashua, N. H.. and Gleason
Corning. N. Y, cello; Raymond James,
Hartford, Ct, cornet; Chesterfield Mar
den, waterville. drums. The Mandolin
Club Is composed Of Robert r. wilkins,
Houlton, leader, and Harry Levin
Houlton. Reginal Sturtevant, Livermore
Falls. John Tilton, Portland, Frank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
LINEN SHOWER FOR
MISS MARY MURPHY

Miss Mary f. Murphy was very
happily surprised Thursday evening
when party of friends called upon
her at the home of Miss Alice Clark,
% Grove street, and gave her a lin
en- shower in honor Of her approach
ing marriage to Dexter Brown of
this city. Miss Murphy was pre-.
sented with large hat box deco
rated in red and white and contain
ing many beautiful and useful pres
ents. The evening was passed in
singing. dancing and playing games.
Violin selections were rendered by
Miss Antoinette Lacombe and Miss
Murphy gave amusing impersona
tions which were greatly enjoyed,
Refreshments of ice cream, cake and
fancy cookies were served; also a
handsome birthday cake was pre-
scented by Miss Mary Bowling as
this was the occasion Of Miss MUIR
phys birthday. Although taken
completely by surprise, Miss Muir
ply found words to express her ap-
probation and proved very pleas
ing hostess.
The members Of the party were
the Misses Ann Bibber. Mildred
Smiley. Adeline johnson. Madeleine
Merrill, Josephine galloway, Esther
Brown, Annie Stiles, Mary Bowling,
Susan Peabody. Olive washburn.
Antoinette Lacombe, Mary Murphy
and Alice Clark.
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Veterinarians Meet

The quarterly meeting Of the Maine
Veterinary Medical Association was
held Thursday night at the Elmwood
Hotel and four new members were ad.
mitted. Papers were read by Drs. G.
r. Inglis, w. H. Crosby. E. v. Estes
II. L. Stevens and w. B. Watson. Those
present were: DR. Sherman L. Cleaves
of Orono, w. Fl. Corey of Newport, J.
b. Darling of Belfast, C. r. Davis OF
Rumford, c. F. Dwinal of Bangor, w
II. Lynch, NJ. E. Paddocks and P. w
Purcell of Augusta; F. L. Russell OF
Orono, C. L. Lyon of Dexter. Il. e. Rus
sell of Pennington, ]. L. Salley Of Skow.
hogan, w. L. West of Belfast, A. j.
Neal of Dover and Drs. p. r. Baird and
A. Jolly Of this city. Remarks were
made by DR.. Earl Cook of st. John
n. B., and DR.. Z. A. Crossman of Bos.
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
THIRTY OUT FOR
HIGH SCHOOL
BASEBALL TEAM

Thirty candidates were out Tor base-
bail practice Thursday afternoon at the
high school under the coaching OF
George w. Burrill, principal OF the
Pleasant street school. The diamond
has been thoroughly rolled and Is In
very fair condition considering the time
of year. A roller for this purpose was
kindly loaned by Mr.. Thibodeau. which
the boys appreciated very much.
There is some very good material
among the candidates and several spirit
ed contests are on for positions. Three
veterans only are left of last years
team. among them being Beatty, sap
tain and catcher, who win have 10 win
out against Thompson II he wishes To
retain his position; Larrabee. last years
second baseball, has q rival in Sterling
and Thibodeau. last seasons third base
Three men, Toulouse. Roy and Pooler
are out for first base and each declares
it will take q good man to hail the
sack. There are q large number OF can
didates for tho outfield. Tho first game
will take place on Saturday. April "a
when the local boys will meet Ilallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16

Bowery Hotel Relics.

Relics which adorned the walls
and rooms of the Bridge Hotel at
Bowery and Delaney street, New
York. have been sold. In years gone
by the hotel was an unofficial head
quarters of the city and county Of
flcials. Judges and lawyers. and men
prominent in the sporting fraternity.
1t closed its doors as a hotel, to be
reopened soon by the United Cigar
Co.
{. l.. Hines, connected with Otto
Huber Co, selected a picture entitled
"Corked and Corked; while William
Frankel bought a striking photo
graph of the late Tim" Sullivan.
George Horn. ST., owner of the hotel.
gave dinner on New Years eve in
celebration of the closing of his
career. He is now so years Old
New York Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
Health Center Meetings

A cooperative meeting of the
Health Center was held at the rooms
at 20 Silver street Thursday evening.
An interesting feature Of the eve
ming was the report made by Miss
Gladys Spaulding, who stated that
she had made 266 visits, and has
given many clinic treatments and as
sisted at several operations. The
sum of s68 has been received from
patients, there have been Y free pa
tients and 81 paying cnes. Miss
Spaulding also stated that in her
observation of children there is a
great amount Of bone Effectiveness
among the foreign children as a re-
suit of under nourishment. Loans of
bedding have been made from the
Health Center and surgical dressings
given which were made by the ladies
Of the Red Cross.
DIR. T. Z. Hardy, president of the
Health Center gave an interesting
talk on the development OF the work
in Maine and the promise of future
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
KENNEBEC NOW
GOING DOWN FROM
FLOOD HEIGHT

After causing more or less uneasneSS
among the property owners along it's
banks, the Kennebec after rising about
five feet Wednesday began to rccede
yesterday and is steadily going down.
Thursday afternoon there was about
seven feet of water coming over the
dame, but toward evening it slowly de-
creased, one Of the most noticeable
places being the roadway behind the
Girls Community Club which has been
covered by water but is now clear. The
wharves are still covered but not nearly
as deep, and while the current is still
swift there is little ice. 1t is thought
that if the rain of Tuesday had contin-
ued for q or 4S hours longer consider
able damage would have resulted to
property along the water front. Wheth-
er or not the river is now free of ice
to it's headwaters is not known, but
some of the pessimists believe that the
food is not over and believe that when
Moosehead lake contributes her share
of ice she has been storing away Ill
winter the Kennebec will again raise
"ructions."
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Enjoyable Private Assembly

One of the most enjoyable social
occasions of the season was the
dancing party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
3. Earl Bither and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Is. Williamson Thursday
evening at the Augusta House about
80 couples were present. The dance
order included many feature num-
bers with balloons, pretty paper
streamers, caps for the men and bells
for the ladies. as favors. The beauti-
full gowns together with the bright
and varied colored streamers and
balloons made a very brilliant and
charming spectacle. Douglas or
chestra Of seven pieces furnished
music. and this splendid musical &C.
compartment added greatly to the
evenings enjoyment.
Delicious retire h ments were
served in the dining hall at inter-
mission, the refreshments consisting
of chicken salad, hot rolls, ice cream,
cake, coffee and assorted nuts. The
tables were Hastily decorated with
large bouquets of jonquils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16

A beautiful stand of colors are dis
played in one of Ellinwoods windows
on Water street. This stand will be
presented to James Fitzgerald Post
No. 2, American Legion in the near
future by the Ladies' Auxiliary and
is splendid gift. "Old Glory" and
the Legion flag side by side makes
a beautiful picture. The Legion flag
is of blue. in the center is the en-
blem of the Legion in gold. When
the veterans of the World War &c
marching down the street on Memo
rial day they will have colors second
to none and the boys will certainly
appreciate the gift. This Is but one
Of the ways the Ladies' Auxiliary of
James Fitzgerald Post No. 2 Ameri-
can Legion is showing that it is
a live wire organization The IaS-
les are making a success Of every
thing they start and deserve a great
deal of commendation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
LORAINE.CHAKAS
FRACAS WILL PROVE
A LIVELY AFFAIR

The sport fans are eagerly await
ing Wednesday, April 81, for on the
evening Of that day Danny Lorraine,
Of Bath. "the fighting shipbuilder,"
will meet Young Chakas Of Man
chester. N. H., in a couple Of six
round sessions under the auspices
Of the Lorraine A. c., in City hall.
All the sports in the Capital City
know Danny, for he has appeared
before local audiences many times
and has yet to disappoint them. He
is a hard listed, two handed little
ringster who always comes through
and has a string of K. O.'s to his
credit that is enviable. The word
stall" is not in Loraine's vocabulary
but the word scrap" is. and is used
when he enters the squared circle.
Chakas, the boy from the Elm
City" is a big card at the Boston
boxing clubs where he always gives
satisfaction and frequently his OPP
ponents a trimming. He is a mixer
from the word go and when he hops
through the hemps things begin to
happen right off the reel.
Both Of these lads being willing,
game and scientific, nothing but a
whale Of a mill can result Their
fracas will draw a big crowd for the
name Lorraine always conjures up in
the minds of the fans "some bout"
and never yet have they been dis
appointed. 1t is expected that DAN
ny will arrive in the city the latter
part Of this week and finish his
training in a local gym that he may
be on the ground and get his feet
placed, ready for what is considered
oneo the hardest miXups in which
he has been engaged for many long
day. The management is making
arrangements for a rafting semi
final and couple of good prelimin-
aries that will put the audience on
edge for the main affair and know
ing the abilities of the clubs match
maker these alone should be well
worth the price Of Enthusiastically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
PAGEANT COSTUME
COMMITTEE APPOINTED

The committee on costume for the
pageant has been announced by DR..
Libby as follows: Mrs. M. w. Bes-
sey has been appointed chairman
and there will be associated with her
all the ladies Of faculty except Mrs.
White who is chairman of another
committee and Mrs. Macdonald.
Besides these ladies there will be
Mrs. l.. c. Whittemore, Mrs. A. r.
Drummond. Mrs. Percy $. Merrill.
Mrs. n. A. Smith, Mrs. James Clark
in, Miss. Jenny Smith, Mrs. +. O.
Dean and Mrs. S. L. Preble. Ar
rangements have been made by
which this committee will cooperate
with the State Centennial commit
tee in making costumes to be used
for both the Colby pageant and the
Maine Centennial pictures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16

place where cigars, ETC., were soid.
He said his purpose in following the
man was to find out if he had liquor
in his possession. and he testified
that the other man in the case had
walked up the street ahead of them.
Deputy Sheriff L. T. Dutton had
afterwards come along and had ar
rested the respondent, and witness
had gone back to pick up the bottle.
At the conclusion of this testi-
mony, Judge Cony spoke of the seri-
BUSINESS of the case and pointed out
that the testimony Of the deputy
stood uncontradicted as far as that
court was concerned. He stated that
he would bind the respondent over
to the September term Of the ST.
perior court. He thought that the
bonds should be fairly heavy and he
fixed them at $1,000.
The other case against Nolan, in
which he was charged with lettering
about a building with Intoxicating
liquor on his person, was continued
for the present.
The man who had been seen by the
deputy sheriff in company with No
Ian was John Heffern. also of the
National Soldiers Home, and he was
ararigned before the court yesterday
afternoon on the charge of Illegal
possession. He pleaded guilty and
was ordered by the court to serve a
sentence of 80 days in Jail and pay
a fine of 500, and in default Of pay
ment to serge 60 days additional in
Jail.
George Fitzgerald. also Of the Ma
tfonal Soldiers Home, who it ap-
peared had come to town in COM
pany with Nolan and Heffren. was
arraigned on the charge of intoxi-
cation. He pleaded guilty and was
sentenced by Judge Cony to pay a
fine Of $40 and costs Of SIS. He paid
Thes entence of 80 days in Jail was
suspended during the good behavior
of the respondent.
And with this case one Of the busy
days of the court was ended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
Assault Case Heard
Thursday Morning At
The Municipal Court

Thomas +. Nolan of Toeus Arraien-
ed, Charged With Assault Upon
Deputy Sheriff Cary, and Is Bound
Over to Superior court-John Hef-
fern Sentenced for illegal Possess
ion-Intoxication Case Heard
Upon the charge of assault with a
dangerous weapon upon Deputy
Sheriff Gilbert G. Cary of Pittston,
Wednesday afternoon on Water
street. Thomas +. Nolan (alias
O'Brian) of the National Soldiers
Home at Togus was arra:gned before
Judge Robert A. Cony on Thursday
morning at the municipal court. Re-
spondent pleaded not guilty. and was
represented by James L. Boyle of
Waterville. The defense put in no
testimony, and at the conclusion of
the hearing respondent was ordered
to furnish bonls in the sum Of $1,000
for his appearance at the September
term of the kennebec County Super
for court.
The only witness for the State was
Deputy Sheriff Cary, who testified
that while he was on Water street
about 1915 Wednesday afternoon he
saw a man who appeared to be in
toxicated sitting on the stairs that
lead UP to one of the law Offices.
There was also another man there
and one of the men was drinking
The respondent. according to his tes-
timony, had asked him if he wanted
drink, and he had replied Mo-
that be did not want to take it that
CO NJ al =,
and the deputy sheriff had followed
him. The deputy followed the man
into a building where cigars are sold
at the upper end Of Water street.
Witness did not know the name of
the place. There the man had osme
conversation witr another man about
a watch, and when he came out the
deputy again followed him.
Deputy Sheriff Cary had stated
then that he was a deputy sheriff
and told the man that he guessed he
would take him over to the lookup.
The man seemed inclined to talk the
matter over. and the deputy sheriff
thinking that perhaps he would learn
where the liquor whatever kind 1t
was) had been purchased, started to
TAIN viii thS ASSPOuucIit,
the man had taken from his coat
q quart bottle and had hit the deputy
over the head. The blow did not
knock him down, however. Tho blow
cut his head and the wound was af-
forwards sewed up by a physician,
three stitches being required. Wit
ness said the bottle had been done
up in some paper. When the man
had offered the drink, the bottle had
been in his possession.\ The man had
tried to hit the deputy sheriff again,
but the latter had lodged. and In the
scuffie the man had dropped the bot
tie Of liquor and 1t broke. Witnesses
testified that the man had been
drinking, but was not Intoxicated.
Upon cross examination by Attor-
ney Boyle. Deputy Sheriff Cary tes-
tined that he did not see the re-
spondent drinking out OF the bottle.
but saw him put the bottle under his
coat. He said the place where the
man went was above the Colonial, a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
CONY HIGH NOTES

The Cony track team had a, real work
out Thursday afternoon on Bangor
street under the eyes Of Coach Thomp-
son. There was big squad out and
was full of pep" The coach gave
them first some light work to warm
them up and then the boys practiced
starts.
The baseball squad worked out on the
athletic field Thursday afternoon. 1t is
hoped to have the scraper on the dia-
mond today and get it in shape for the
game with the Alumni Monday after
noon.
Cony Is planning on sending some men
10 the Hebron track meet, which will
be held May IL.
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Good Templars
Close at Biddeford

6iooeloro' Me. April H.,
Grand Lodge Of Maine Interns..
Order Of Good Templars onsr.s
e2d annual session here on Wa.
day, with about 1875 renrass,. s
present, nearly every lodge
State being represented. The
day was devoted to reports ANA guy
ferring the Grand Lodge dec. 0'
Memorial service being held Is,.
the afternoon. 'N
The S15 new members asa.s
1919 made the largest numhaS
many years. Addresses were
at the evening session bv ca
Chief Templat Albert Sutcliffe ~ y
Massachusetts, Grand Lodge nv
Sec. e. H. Emery of Sanford M.s
Civic League, and Julia M. Rsrns..
Portland, superintendent of tho !,
venile work.
Thursdays Session
Biddeford, April 15.-The c,o..
day of the ed annual session NJ n
Maine Grand Lodge. Internatio.
Order Of Good Templars, opened M
temperance prayer meeting las
Emerson Doughty of Portland Wa
the meeting was at $50, lrnmed;o,.1
alter breakfast, many delegates rsJ
present. w
About 1875 delegates were i, =!
tendance at the conference TO-DAY
number having arrived from 4,
eastern part Of the State late yes.a
day. The grand lodge was one,.
at $50 today by Henry S. Hoar .
Portland, grand chief templarS n
report Of the credential conmn,.
came at 10 with the seating of rem.
sentatives, half an hour later n,
was followed by the election of ;,
representatives. to the Supreme Lon,
to the National Grand Lodge and +.
election Of officers. The elections ",
not be finished until afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-16
EPWORTH LEAGUE HAS
ENTERTAINMENT IN
METHODIST YESTRY

Unit No. 8 Of the Epworth League held
a social and entertainment In the vestry
Of the Methodist church Thursday eve-
ming, there being a good attendance. The
following program was presented: "Staf
Spangled Banner" Burt Moody: song.
"Juanita,' Miss Mabel Bennett; song.
John Browns Baby Has a Cold in His
Chest" chorus; song, "Silver Threads
Among the Gold." Miss Lila Jones
song, when Carried Your BOOKS
Home from School," Miss vivian Foss
and Walter Mcvicker: reading, Miss
Theresa Gormley: "old Black Jon"
sung by Charles Pardee. Allen Norton
impersonating Old Black Joe: song,
"Above the Moon Charles Pardee;
Bubbles" {koxools), Walter Mcvicker.
Byron Plummer and Richard Hume
well; solo, Loves Old Sweet Song"
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COMING EVENTS
April 14-19-Maine Methodist Confer
of Roth -HaN

April 14.lSEMaine Methodist ConterI
April ls-2l-christian and Mssiop,I
Alllance conference. Winthrop n
April 19-PatrioL day.
April 19-Last day for filing nomir.I
ton papers for June primaries.
April Estate Encampment of Init
Spanish War Veterans at Bath
April 0-Supreme court, civil and cri,]
inai, Auburn, Belfast. Houlton,
April 20-3-Membership Drive AurusI
Chamber Of Commerce Campaign
April anu; Q; G. c. Grand commaI
April N-2S- East Maine Conference |
Brewer.
April g3-Hancock County Teaches
Convention, Bar Harbor
April N--Supreme court. civil and crs
inal, Ellsworth and Wiscasset.
April 2-28-Conference of Local a.
State Public Health Workers, N
April 2S-sagadahoc Pomona Grann
West Bath.
April 3O-Annual meeting of Penobs,s
County Teachers at High school, b,
May 4-s-Annual session of the N,,
Conference Of Unitarian churrhu
May oxford County Teachers Asa
at Bethel.
May 1l-State Board of Examiners
Embalming at Augusta.
May 14-Lyford 1nterscholastic Pr,
Speaking. Colby College.
May 10 Kennebec County sund,
School Associations annual meet,
at Baptist church. Clinton.
May N-22 - Bowdoin Intersections
Tournament. Brunswick.
June Estate convention of knight,
Columbus at Bangor.
June S-Republican National Conyento
at Chicago.
June 9-10-State Encampment Man
Division. Sons of Veterans, in Al
June 1s-Beginning Of 15-days tour
duty of Sd Maine Infantry at Can
Devens.
June oo-23-Bates Commencement
June 21-Primary election.
June 26-30-Colby Ger tennial.
June 2S-July 6-Maine's Centennial Cel
bration. Portland.
June 29-New England Commercial e
ecutives at Portland.
Aug. Midsummer school of citize
ship for women, at Bates College
Aug. 30-Sept. g. Central Maine fa
Waterville.
Sept. Estate election.
Sept. 14-17-Maine State fair at Lew.
Sept. 3o-oct 1-2-Music Festival at Bs
gor.
Oct. I, and emusic Festival at Poi
Oct. 2s-2s-Maine Teachers Associates
annual meeting, Bangor.
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Write Bible bv Hand,

What is said to be the word
largest Bible is now being written b
hand by leading men and women {
the United Kingdom. Among tho'
who are participating in the wor
are King George, Queen Mary. u
Prince of Wales and the Cabirt
Ministers.
The book will contain the comple
text of the Authorized Version fro
Genesis to Revelation. and there
space in it for 10000 handwrttt
contributions. 1t is feet inch
high and three feet 6 inches wild
Twelve large goatskins were n
CURED for the binding. which is dol
in red Levant morocco leather.
This book will be exhibited
various places to attract support
the Bible crusade in 1921. 1t is eyt
hoped to fake it overseas TO Il
dominions, where it would be show
in motor car provided with fol
ing platform and pulpit.