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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
PICKED TEAM FROM CITY
LEAGUE TO CLASH WITH
OUT.OF.TOWN OUTFITS

Negotiations are being made by the
management Of the Augusta Basketball
League to play games with teams from
out Of the city in City hall. 1t is an
assured fact that the people of this
city want good. clean Basketball and
it is the intention of the officers Of the
league to give 1t to them. The team
that would represent the City Basket
ball league would be picked by men who
know basketball. ana as there are
enough fast players In the organize
ton the fans viii have good oppor.
tunity Of seeing amateur bsskethsil Of
professional caliere.
Already the management has received
letters from three out.of-town teams
which desire to clash with the local
aggregation. so it is probable that a
game will be arranged IN the near fu-
ture. 1t is hoped that the fans win
continue to support the league and en-
courage the boys.
Any teams from out the city who de-
sire games should communicate with
DR.. w. 6. Thomas. Masonic building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
Rev. Knickerbocker Speaks
On Need of Christianity

Tho second meeting Of the week Of
prayer was held Tuesday evening at
the Free Bapti-t church. the sermon
being given by Rev. Charles A. Knick-
erbocker o. the Universalist church. Mr..
Knickerbocker's text was taken from
John 1912. Greater works than this
shall he do" He said in part: what
Is the worlds need? One word answers
the question. Christianity I am speak
ing to individuals who represent
churches. and say here is your OPP
portunity. Tho supreme privilege in
being Christian is that you can CO.
operate with God in His great task Of
making His creation complete. The first
thing demanded Of US who: howsoever
dimly. can see the need and the way
to satisfy it. il conservation. j do not
mean conservation to an easy-going
faith which eoothes rather than In
spires; ono whose satisfactions are
within where the spirit rests In serene
In the goodness or God and
in ones own spiritual worth. l mean
conservation Of our minds and hearts
and wills and bodies and goods to the
work which God asks us to do.
First. missionary work. believe
that Jesus meant what he said in the
words 'Ye shalt know the truth and
the truth shall mako you free The
world needs Intelligent. loving. jealous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
Preparing for Meeting
Of Associated Charities

Tho annual meeting of the Asso-
ciated Charities of Waterville will
be replete in interest if plans for,nu-
lated at a special meeting last eve
ming materialize.
An invitation will be extended to
James +. Bagley, State secretary Of
the State Board Of Charities and
Corrections, to be present and ad-
dress the board on some topic OF
practical concern to charity workers,
and there will be other interesting
items on the program.
Not the least in interest will lie
the reports on the work that has been
done in Waterville the past yeaA
The work Of the Associated Char
tiles Is constructive and preventative
OF poverty. as well as offering the
means Of alleviating distress when
it is found. The work Of the local
organization the past year has COW
cred a wide field Of activities and
many interesting and difficult prof.
lens have been solved in an able aud
effective manner.
The annual meeting will be held
Wednesday evening. Jan. %. The
place was. not entirely determined
upon last night out will be announced
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
WALDOBORO

NoRTE-Mr. and Mrs. Victor Burn
heimer Of Waldoboro were callers ir
this place Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Johnston OF
Washington Mills. passed Sunday WITH
Mrs. Johnston's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
e. L. Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Stahl are passing
several days in Camden with his broth
er. Mr.. and Mrs. JOHN Stahl.
Maple Grange worked the third and
! fourth degrees on two candidates at Its
regular meeting Thursday evening.
Miss Dorothy Shuman passed Satur'
day and Sunday with her sister-in'
law, Mrs. w. Everett Shuman.
6. G. Walter has been confined to the
house for several days. suffering will
an attack OF grip. ..e. ,...
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. c. league have beer
passing few days at the home Of their
granddaughter. Mrs. John A. Burn.
heimer.
Mrs. George B. Davis occupied the
pulpit Of the Methodist Episcopal
church at Friendship Sunday.
Mrs. John A. Burnheimer has beer,
passing few days with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred N. Oliver. in Waldo.
boro.
Harold Smith. who has employment,
in Bath. was home over Sunday with
his family.
Earl Newbert. who has been having q
few weeks vacation from his work IN
Lynn. Mass, returned Friday.
Quite little excitement was caused
in this neighborhood Saturday after.
noon by the burning out Of the chimney
in the house Of G. B. Walter. Tho wind
was blowing stiff breeze from the
northwest and sparks from the chimney
ignited the shingles in several places
but ladders were soon placed and the
roof wet down and no serious damage
was doae.
Raymond Borncnlan. who has been
suffering with a bad attack Of tonsilitis
Is convalescent.
Miss Della Burnheimer, who has been
passing several weeks with relatives in
Lowell, Mass, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
oreutt.Trafton

Vernon Wesley circuit Of Fairfield
and Miss Edna Rosemond Trafton OF
this city were quietly married Tuesday
forenoon at 1890 o'clock at the First
Baptist parsonage by DR.. Arthur 8.
Phelps. the single ring service being
used. The bride was attired in a blue
georgette gown which was very becom-
ing. She was attended by her cousin.
Mrs. Herbert Y. Blakney. and Mr.. Biak-
ney attended the groom. The matron
Of honor wore a pretty gray silk gown.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Trafton Of the River road.
Sidney. She is graduate Of the Wa
terville High school in the class Of 1917
and since her graduation has been a
telephone operator in the local ex-
change.
The groom is tho son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. G. circuit Of Fairfield. He is q
graduate Of the Fairfield High school
OF the class OF 1914 He was in service
during the World War and wis over
seas with the army rs member OF q
radio company. He 10 a member Of the
firm of Circuit & Son In the garage
business in Fairfield. Mr.. and Mrs.
circuit left Tuesday afternoon for Bos-
ton, where they will pass honeymoon
OF a week and on their return will live
in Fairfield. -, 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

The initiatory rite Of Judaism was
performed on Benjamin. the baby
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rub
bins OF Birch street. Monday after
noon at the Sisters hospital. where
the baby was born several days ago.
There were about 20 present, includ
ing the near relatives Of the family,
to witness the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. II. L. Rackoff of
Portland. Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. VOL
man acted as godfather and god
mother to the child and performed
their duties most admirably. The
private rooms, where Mrs. Rubbins
and her son are installed. were beau
tifully decorated with roses and car
nations. Following the service. lunch
con was served in the sitting room Of
Mrs. Rubbips' suite. the tables being
handsomely appointed and decorated
with flowers. Refreshments Of fruit.
cake and wine were served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rupbins received many congrat-
ulations on the beauty and health
tul appearance of their young son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
~" Public Speaking Class Meet,
Tonight :.

Each member Of the Public Speak.
Ing class will need to notify the
folks at home that he will not be
home for supper tonight as a supper
will be served at the " NJ. c. A. to-
night promptly at s o'clock. for all Of
the rs members of the class.
Professor Herbert c. Libby of Col
by College. who is the very able in
structor Of the class. will have some-
thing special tonight and every man
will need to be in his place prompt
~ at o'clock. This Is the sccond
year Of the class and the interest in
the art of speaking Is growing each
week under the leadership Of Mr..
Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
Membership Drive
for Local Legion

At the regular meeting OF Bourque
Post American Legion. held Monday
evening it was voted to hold = member
ship drive during the entire month Of
January and the following COMMITTEES
was elected to make the proper arrange.
ments for the furtherance Of the plan;
r. c. Wilson DR.. John G. Towne. Har.
ry n. Marcou. Claude Strout and DR..
N. Bison. AS an incentive to service
men to join during the month Of Jan.
uary the post has voted to allow new
members to join during the month Of
January at the price If the annual due.
STAND after that time an entrance
fec wiz be charged. A communication
was received from Archie c. Towie. sec.
rotary Of the Railroad Y. NJ. C. A.. no.
tifying the members that all ex-service
men may secure scholarships for further
education. Anyone wishing to secure
an application blank or information
may apply to the Railroad "Y" near
the station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
CENSUS TAKERS ARE
MAKING GOOD PROGRESS

The census enumerators are max
ing good progress with their work in
procuring the names Of the inhabi-
tants Of the city. Fred w. Clair
supervisor Of the census for the
third district Of Maine, in speaking Of
tho work stated that in some cases
people were inclined to put the cen
sus taker of until q more convenient
season, which IL detrimental to the
work. He said that the enumerators
should be met cordially aid assisted
in the work by the public as tar as
possible. He stated that 1t is q pub
lie duty and sho lid be met as such
and while failure to meet the efforts
Of the enumerators and cause de-
lay is a punishable offense. it was
not the intention ct the department
nnueo - far a. that unless absolute
pssU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

A small gathering of Smith college
graduates met Tuesday afternoon at
the home Of Miss Muriel Haynes to
discuss plans for raising money
toward the s4,o0O.OOO Smith fund. AS
far as Smith college alumnae are
concerned the whole world is dis.
tricted, groups being formed in
more than 60, districts. including
China, Japan, Alaska. Hawaii, Porto
Rico. and the PHILIPPINES. Maine is a
district and its quota is $4,000. The
following Smith college aiumnae
were present at the meeting: Miss
Alice Richards and Miss Adelins
Drew of Gardiner. Mrs. 3. Ralph
Cram Of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Frany
Palmer, Mrs. Catherine C. Burleigh
and Miss Muriel Haynes of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
Mrs. Alma s. eoardman

Word has been received in the city
Of the death of Mrs. Alma S. Board
man. widow Of the late Samuel l.,
Boardman. on Monday morning at the
home Of her sister. Miss Myra B.
Staples, Boston. after long illness,
Mrs. Boardman had large circle Of
friends in this city, who will grieve
to learn OF her death. She was abou:
70 years Of age. Her sister, Miss
Myra &. Staples of Boston. and a
brother, Frank Staples of Wytopit-
lock, survive.
Mrs. Boardman was born in Prem
tiss, the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph L. Staples. Her early days
were passed in Bangor, and for many
years she was employed as night ed
itor Of the Bangor Wing g. Courier,
published by Charles A. Boutelle AMI
Thomas Burr. Later she became con-
nectcd with the Bangor. Commercial.
She was married to Samuel l.. Board
man. 4 prominent newspapernan,
who was editor Of the kennebec
Journal. the Bangor Commercial and
was connected with other papers, and
for a time served as secretary Of the
Maine Board of Agriculture.
For number Of years Mrs. Board
man was employed in the Office Of
the State Department of Agriculture.
She was versatile writer, faithful
worker. and was greatly interested
in newspaper work and in history re-
search work. For several years she
made her home in this city with her
sister, Mrs. Rose B. Staples.
She was a member Of the Francis
Dighton Williams Chapter. D. A. r.,
OF Bangor. and had served as State
chaplain. State recording secretary
and vice State regent. She organ
lied the card index system Of the
State D. A. r. She was a member Of
the Tuscan Chapter, o. E. S., Of Ban
gor and served as chaplain Of that
organization. She had a strong per-
sonality and was a friend of all who
knew her.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at the home Of Miss
Staples in Boston and the remains
were brought to this city last night
for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

being As women's clubs. and the char.
table work Of these organizations was
looked into. so that this work would
not overlap. Then there were ques.
tionnaires for the city officials. regard.
ing park facilities. etc. Another Tea.
ture was the industrial questionnaire
Fouv months were devoted to the eur-
vcy which revealed many important aud
interesting facts.
At the close Of her address Mrs. Sum.
mers answered many questions and
made many suggestions as to the CIVIC
survey which will be undertaken in this
city in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
NATIONAL HOME:

officer OF the day. Capt. Hugh
Doyle.
james II. Gent has reported from
furlough passed with relatives i'll
Bennington, VT.
William c. Doe has been granted
furlough to visit relatives III East
On.
Cornelius Connolly, late Co. y, 18th
Conn. Inf. and John w. Hall. late
Co. D, 11Sth Pa. Inf, have reported
for admission.
William B. Cobb Of Brunswick. late
U. S. navy, Henry Kerr of Cam
bridge, late Co. A, End U. S. Art. and
Frederick Sullivan of Boston, late
Co. NJ, 9Th Mass. Inf, have been adj.
mitted to the home.
The moving picture program for
Wednesday will be a special Para
mount feature entitled "rhe Teeth
OF the Tiger; a Ford Weekly and a
Sennett comedy entitled "Salone vs..
Shenandoah"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

men and women to carry the Light and
inspiration Of the Gospel everywhere.
But that isn't all. There Is missionary
work for every one Of US. What are
VIC doing for the dying children Of A..
menia? Whit are we doing for the
boys and girls on our streets? Because
it Is a world need we are discussing. We
do not have to 80 to Asia to meet It.
It is here in Waterville. What are We
doing to satisfy it?
Secondly. this is an economic age
and the economic problem is the biggest
problem. Now the man who Is q Chris.
titan in his home and In his church.
and heather in his once and In his
factory. isn't anywhere. Christianity
is not phrase to conjure with. Chris
tianity is men and women Christian
lied. helpers. builders. lovers Of men,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
Chamber Of Commerce Notes

The traffic committee Of the Cham
Der OF Commerce will hold a meet
ing at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms Thursday evening at 7.30
O'Clock and all the merchants Of the
city have been invited to attend as
the matters to be discussed are OF
vital interest to them or to anyone
who has business with which ship
ping is connected.
Tariffs, old and new. will be dis
cussed and new arrangements which
went into effect December 81, will
be given careful consideration.
Letters have been sent by the
Chamber to all merchants and others
interested III these matters and full
response should be forthcoming from
the business men Of the city. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

the death Of their siyter. .ys. Ellen
Wanslew. returned. Tuesday to thc'r
b mes.
Mr.. and Mrs. John psmren and
Miss Berle Stinchdeld Of Augusta
were recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George McCann Of Alpine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Howes OF
Sidney were guests Tuesday Of Mr..
Howes' sister. Mrs. Charles Bartlett
and attended the installation OF OH
GERS Of Anon Lodge OF Odd Fellows
held Tuesday evening in Odd Eel
lows hall.
j. W. Chase Of Portland was busi-
ness visitor In town Tuesday.
Beth Kelley. the young daughter o!
Mrs. Flora Kelley, Is confined to her
home With IN attack Of the u1umps.
W. e. vigue and crew have started to
cut ice on Lake Messalonskee and will
begin this week to ill tho ice house on
Oak street.
Edward Barker Of waterville was a
recent business visitor In town.
Miss Clara Thing. who has been WIS.,
iting her aunt. Mrs. Isaac Brown. for
q few days. has returned to her home
in winslow.
Mrs. Jesse Hailctt, division installing
and instituting odicer Of the J. Wesley
Gilman Camp. Sons Of Veterans Aux
Hilary, went to Bath Tuesday to install
the officers Of the T. w. Hyde auxiliary.
Mrs. Isaac Brown. who has been crit
icsiiy Ill with heart trouble. is report
ed to be improving.
; Miss Marjory whitney 10 teaching tho
winter term Of school at Libby Hill.
Elmer Ellis Of Maine street and Mr..
and Mrs. George Tibbetts Of Belgrade
lett Monday for st. Petersburg. B1a..
where they will pass To remainder ,:
thu winter.
/ Lucille Withers, the young daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Withers Of
North Belgrade, who has been in =
critical condition following an op.
GRAFTON for appendicitis. Is thought %
be slightly improved.
Mahlon Ellis Of Portland was q
guest Tuesday Of Mrs. Nellie Ellis.
The Rescue Workers win hold their
meeting Wednesday evening in Fair
field at the usual time.
NC rTco odptISI yoUHS VSopISS
chorus will meet for rehearsal Thurs
day evening at 7.30 o'clock at the
home Of Mrs. viii Penney Of Water
street.
The many friends in town Of Leon
Benson will be interested to learn
that he has completed bis duties with
the Cundy Bettony Co., makers of
musical instruments. in Boston, and
has gone to Philadelphia, where he
started work last Friday. repairing
band instruments for the govern
mcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

A deed dated March Is. 1871, just re.
corded on Long Island, conveys tho
Valentine farm on the highway leading
from Jamaica Great Plains on the
Jericho Turnpike. thence to the high
way leading from Little Plains TO
Rocky Hin. including the buildings. or
chards. gardens. meadows. commons.
SEEDLINGS. trees. woods. paths. water and
water csursss.'' 3ut gives no other de-
scriptiou Of the property or any indi-
cation Of its size and now nobody
knows where It 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

A rehearsal of the play. college
Chums.' which is to be given by
BeuFque Post during the last Of the
month, was given last evening at the
Bourque Post hall under the direction
Of Messrs. Millett and Light Of New
York City. who will handle the play.
Some Of the young ladies Of the Post
Auxiliary have been asked to assist in
the production and are gladly awaiting
themselves Of the opportunity to lie Of
service to the soldier boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

A company of young people enjoyed
a sliding party Tuesday evening.
Those making up the group were Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Crowell, Miss Mar
garet Coffin. Robert Coffin. Miss Mar
garet Small. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Small.
Miss Louise Mason, William Mason.
Arthur Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. Benja-
min Mason. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Thyng. Miss Jensen, Douglas Cush-
ing, Miss Hazel Wright. and Nate
Witherell. When the party had
finished sliding they went to the
home of Mrs. James Wright where a
luncheon consisting of oyster stew,
coffee. doughnuts and sandwiches
was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
New Creamery

The Ballantine blacksmith shopA near
the Sebasticook bridge in Winsiow. has
been purchased by J. Norris Weber
OF the Elm City creamery and as soon
Is remodeling can be effected will be
used as receiving station and cream
cry. Machinery has already been or
dered and il all plans go well the new
creamery will be in operation by the
10th of February. The milk depot in
this city will still be carried on as
well as the retail business at the cream
cry on Temple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
damage.

Rotarian Arthur G. Staples or the
Lewiston-Auburn club and editor OF the
Lewiston Journal. will be the speaker
at the regular meeting OF the Augusta
Rotary Club at 61o Friday evening at
the Augusta House. 1t is needless to
say that he will have a message that
will please and interest all. AS usual
the entertainment committee will stage
an attraction that will meet with the
hearty approval Of Rotarians and their
guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
W. c. T. U. Election

At q meeting Of the r. N. Club
held Monday evening the following
officers were elected for the coming
year: President. Mrs. Fred Rowe;
vice president, Mrs. Harry Adams:
secretary, Mrs. Roy Jackson and
treasurer. Mrs. w. c. Judkins. The
various committees of the club will
probably be appointed at tho next
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07

Mrs. William r. Pattangall. asso-
ciate member Of the Maine National
Democratic committee, left Tuesday
afternoon for Washington, D. c.. to
attend a meeting of the National
committee and be present at the
Jackson day dinner on Thursday
evening at the new Willard hotel.
She was Accompanied as far as Port.
land by her daughter. Josephine.
who will visit in that city for a few
days before returning to Newton,
Mass. to resume her stduies at the
Mt. Ida school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-07
Mrs. Albion Mace

Funeral services for Mrs. Rox4na
Mace were held Tuesday afternoon at
1.3o o'clock at the home on Elm street.
Rev. I. p. johnson Of Yarmouthviile
being the ofnciating clergyman. Tho
bearers were c. r. Sellers, william
Brown. William Cotton and Charles
Aver The remains were taken to Fair
field for burial.