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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-22

SALE UNPRECEDENTED
Tanlac, their principal produce, is
probably the most extensively adver-
tised and the most largely sold pro-
plietary medicine of its kind in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
Ola Home Week at central"

This is old home week at the Gar
diner Central, Of the N. E. Tel & Tel.
Co., and the public are cordially in
vited to inspect the plant and hear
the explanation of how subscribers
are served. The reported accepted
and was taken in charge by Wire
! Chief Smith who explained the sys-
tenn in detail. If every subscriber
should accept the invitation which
| they are privileged to do any time
! this week between the hours of l and
9 p. NJ, it surely would be beneficial
| both to themselves and the company.
| Most of friend Smiths explanations
| went cover our head, but that which
sank in We give below.
| III the Gardiner district which in
! cludes the Richmond central, there
! are 1900 feet of underground conducts
! besides 40 miles of Farmers lines
! Under the care of the district arc
/ ga miles of toll lines. The territory
/ runs 90 miles north and south and SO
| miles cast and west Over 1900 sub
| scrihors are served through this
| central Six thousand poles are re
| quired to carry the wires. In the
.Gardiner central there are 1910 sub
scribcrs and in Richmond 1854 There
are 500 pair of cable wires entering
| the offices. We omit the relays, some
I 15J B-the 772J00 of silver wire for
| the reporter was distanced Ask
| Chief Will Smith about them for he
knows and we began to think before
| he was through that he had a pet
name for every separate wire that
enters the plant.
We inspected the switchboards that
the girls operate so deftly and feel
sure that we could become an opera
tor after a few years of practice
When subscriber calls light APP
pears; when the party called answers
another small lamp is lighted and
when the conversation is finished the
liGht disappears. is really awfully
simple if YOU understand it, but few
outsiders do. The operators, ten in
number. work in shifts, thre thours
on, two hours off. A fine rest room is
provided for the operators. William
=. Smith is wire chief and has four
combination" men under him. Miss
Ella McAllister is the chief operator
and Miss Clara Delaware. supervisor. |
An inspection is wei worth while |
and you Will find cordial welcome |
between the hours of | and 9 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
Grammar School Football

The Gardiner Grammar School
Athletic association opened the foot
ball season with a double header be-
fore a good crowd of spectators.
Central street defeated the seventh
grade 10 in the first game and the
eighth grade defeated the Highland
avenue school $50 in the second
game.
Eddie Marley scored the touch
down for Central in the first game
with 25-yard run around right end.
He also did some fine broken field
work. The seventh grade showed
lack of practice and weak offence.
In the second game the heavy
eighth grade defeated Highland ave-
nue. with a somewhat lopsided score
| although their opponents played a
hard game. Sears at quarter and
Baker at center played well for
Highland, avenue.
Following is the schedule for the
| rest of the season:
! Oct. 81 = Highland avenue vs..
Seventh grade.
! Oct. 22-Central street VS.. Eighth
| grade.
Oct Highland avenue vs. Cen
trail street.
Nov. Eighth grade VS.. Seventh
! grade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
PAROLE OFFICER AT
STATE SCHOOL PROVES
EFFICIENT OFFICER

Looking after 100 or more girls 60
ing forth from the State school for
girls in this city, Miss Adella Rom
bold enjoys a reputation to be. envied
Possessing almost master mind she
has solved the problem and hit the
nail right on the head as to how to
get next to the girl who has been in
clined to be bit hayward "Solve
the amusement problem" she says
and you have it right there.
She occupies the position of parole
officer of the school and, in the course
Of her duties, travels annually many
miles over Maine. She Is popularity
known as the official visitor. She acts
as a go-Setween in the relation OF
the school to the outside world. She
personally takes the, girls to the new
homes to which they are assigned and
thereafter visits them at stated inter-
yalss visits the. girls in theiri OWL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
Houses Should Be Numbered

Postmaster A. L. Smith has the
following interesting letter which
should be read by all who are inter
ested in prompt and efficient postal
service in the city.
IF expeditions city delivery SER
vice is to be accorded it is essential
that ell buildings to which mail is
delivered should be properly num-
bered and equipped with private
mail receptacles. Without house
numbers carriers are delayed in serv-
ing the routes and errors in delivery
are unavoidable, especially when
are on duty. This condi-
ton. coupled with a lack of mail re-
impairs efficiency and de-
lays delivery, with resultant public
and loss.
Beginning today carriers are re-
CURED to report the address OF every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
Suicide Of Gardiner Man

Word was received in Gardiner,
Tuesday noon, of the suicide, by
shooting, of Bert G. Davis, of this
city. at the Augusta House Mr.
Davis purchased the Cronk Bakery
last April and resided at 155 Dresden
avenue. 1t has been noticed by his
family that he had been acting some
what strangely for the past two days.
He went to the bakery as usual on
Tuesday and during the forenoon left
and went down the street. as was his
custom. When he did not return at
noon search was instituted which
resulted as above. Mr. Davis came
to Gardiner from Island Pond, YER
mont. He leaves a widow, a daugh-
ter. Bernice and a son. Eldred. a stu
dent at Gardiner High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

dwelling and place of business on
their route, not numbered and
equipped.
House numbers enable carriers to
locate buildings promptly, buildings
to which mail is addressed, and
avoid errors and delay in delivery.
Mail receptacles insure prompt and
safe delivery of the mails in the alb
sence of occupants and obviate the
necessity of patrons responding to
the bell at inconvenient moments.
The practice of placing mail in YES
tibules, under doors. on window stills,
etc, where it is exposed to the ele-
ments or theft, is hazardous and fire.
quently results in the loss of highly
valuable and important mail.
Respectfully yours,
A. Z. SMITH,
Acting Postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Llewellyn H. Burbank, for a num-
Der of years ferryman at the Halo
well-Chelsea ferry, has rendered to
the county commissioners his resig
nation. the same takes effect this
morning. 1t is understood that
George Getchell will operate the
ferry, a regular appointment is
made. Patrons of the ferry will re-
greet Mr.. Burbank's departure as he
has always been a faithful servant
of the public giving many hours OF
over time to his duties and bringing
this particular part Of the county
highway up to a good standard OF
efficiency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

homes when they are sent back to the
liking, does some shopping with the
girls, attends to number of the hos
pital cases, acts as an investigator for
the girls who have run away from the
institution and carefully fnspects all
boarding places where any of the girls
may be stopping. The average number
of girls in the State school is 230. so
half that number who come under her
personal supervision.
The girls at the institution are
trained in domestic work and at
ages from II to 10, after finishing
the regular school work, are allowed
years Of what is equivalent to, High
school training are given at the in
stitution and a. few of the most
promising pupils go out to High
schools in other places and perhaps
become connected with some family
where they work their board during
the period Of schooling. A large ma
jority of the girls do housework and.
so far as possible, they are placed in
homes in the rural districts. as in
those places they become like one of
the family and are brought up under
more wholesome influences. When
placed out in homes in the cities. the
girls are subordinated too much for
their own development. The girls at
the schools are also given some COM
mercial training and a few OF them
are now employed as typists and
stenographers. one or more as book
keepers, one as a dressmaker. one as
a milliner and one has become quite
a competent school teacher.
Some of the girls now away from
the institution are located in Port
land and some in Newport, South
Paris. Kingfield, Stratton, Hallowell.
Augusta and quite a good many in
Lewiston. The fiirls receive from $3.50
to IS a week for homework and
those doing dressmaking and milli-
merry get $40 to s12. The girl IS al
lowed to retain one-half of her pay
and the other half is sent to the in
stitution here to accumulate and be
paid over to her when she reaches IL
years. Quite often the girls have
more than 800 ocming to them at the
expiration Of the time limit and some
Of them as high as 5000. Two Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
Autumn Social by Clark Grammar

One of the most enjoyable school
functions this season was held Fri
day evening, Oct. ii, at Granite
Cutters hall. by the pupils of the
Maria Clark Grammar school.
The youngsters are filled with
school spirit, apd every boy and girl
of the school felt it his and her duty
to be present and make their first
social of the year, success, "a
hoWling success" The hall was
decorated with Charms of beautiful
autumn leaves which gave it a very
bright appearance. Music was fur
nished for the evening by Miss
Catherine Woodside.
The proceeds or the evening,
$2o.3G, will be used to pay for new
football, and new card board cover
ings for each desk in the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
ADJUSTMENTS
GAY PARIS is SHOWN IN
MEM MEIGHAN PHOIOE


NEW MEIGHAN PHOTOPLAY
Scenes of white and Unmarried'
Represent Night Life in Gay
French Capital
When white and Unmarried" of
which Thomas Meighan is the star
comes to the Strand theatre today,
film patrons will have an opportunity
of seeing how "the other half lives"
in the gay French capital Meighan
appears as crook who reforms
when his uncle leaves him half a mil
lion dollars and goes to Europe to
kill time.
He has a romance and incidentally
is involved in some desperate en-
counters with Apaches in Paris. 1t is
the Paris of the novelists that is
shown. The underground Parasitic
Paris of the dance halls. the Apaches,
the picturesque and hectic. Billy
Kane develops into man of rare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

mother used to make was enjoyed
by more than 100 people, among
the mthe delegates who attended the
Sunday school institute at the
Methodist church. Many lovely
flowers, sent by Miss Macdonald of
the Industrial school decorated the
hall and tables. The ladies worked
together with the usual spirit of gen.
ial operation. Socially and financially
it was a great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

SlIiS are ilOW SdtlHS II1Dney 10 go 10
Bates college and the University Of
Maine respectively
Miss Rombold is native Of Mil
lersburg, o., where she attended the
common schools and also taught for
a number of years After she at
tended the Hartford School Of Relig-
ious Pedagogy and from there she
came to the State School for Girls.
1.-THE amusement problem is the
greatest one in the parole depart
ment," says Miss Rombold. "Solve
that and you solve practically the
whole problem for the average girl.
Most girls are willing to work. IL
they may play afterwards. During
the past year, I have solicited the
help of some Of the churches. keeping
in rather close touch with the teach
er Of one organized class who had
done quite a little furnishing whole
some recreation for at least two OF
the girls. The Community club has
also been tried with partial success.
The problem, however, is one that
must be solved for each individual
girl.
Few of the girls, after release
from the institution are able to adapt
themselves to the new life Of self
responsibility This supervision de-
wolves upon the parole officer. The
step of greatest Importance is the
choosing Of the right kind of home for
the particular girl. the home which
will most nearly meet the needs OF
the individual. This means much
more than careful investigation. and,
even after the most conscientious
consideration. SOME misfits are made.
On the other hand. 1t is encouraging
to note that many good fits are made.
There.are instances Of attachment in
which the family. being unable to pay
the increased wage which I have re-
garded as right for the girl. the girl
has asked to remain at the smaller
wage, rather than leave the family"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Have you been following the spec
ial sales at the Corner Boot Store?
IL not you had better investigate for
you will discover fine chance to
stretch your dollars in the purchase
OF footwear. See today's adv.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Miss Ethel Rice, commercial
teacher in the High school. is teach
ing penmanship at the. Maria Clark
Grammar school on Tuesday and
Wednesday from. 8 to $50. She is a
YER Incapable teacher and comes
highly recommended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
Church Mission of !ielp

Miss Helen c. Howes, organizing
secretary for Maine for the Church
Mission of Help will speak on Thurs
day afternoon at Christ church par
ish house.
Miss Howes entered upon her work
in Maine some few months ago, and
as a trained social worker is helping
tn meet the problem of the Maynard
girl
The women of Gardiner and vicin-
ity are invited to hear Miss Howes
and learn something Of her work.
The meeting opens at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Each member of the post office
team of last years bowling league
has recently been presented with a
silver loving cup as a token of the
teams splendid achievements. 1t
had most enviable record averaging
a total of 80 points per man for the
season. It is expected that a league
of similar nature will be formed
again this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Street Commissioner Wallace R.
Brann has crew from the street
highway department at work relay
ing the sidewalk along Winthrop
street from the Maine Central tracks
to Middle street. This improvement
will meet with universal approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

The all-day mission meeting of the
Mission Circle of the First Baptist
church which was to have been held
Friday will be held on Thursday in
stead, >at the parsonage. All having
articles to go out in the ship Eel
lowship" should have them at the
church Thursday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Wallace H. Perry is officiating at
the city treusurers' office at City hall
during the absence of City Treasurer
George H. Willis who is away on a
hunting trip through northern Maine
in the Lake Moxie region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

prowess and rescues several damseis
in distress.
1t is vivid tale with plenty OF ex-
element and red FLOODED action.
Tom Forman directed and Will M.
Ritchey adapted John d. Swain
story. Jacqueline Logan is leading
woman and Grace Darmond has an
important role. Walter Long is cast
as particularly ferocious Apache
The support is excellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Mrs. Elizabeth Bishop. who has
been passing the summer with rcla-
tives in Gardiner and Lewiston. has
returned to her home in Springfield,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Messrs. Charles Z. Fuller, Milton
E. Aldrich, Harold c. Fuller and
Ray Fuller attend today the sessions
of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

The regular meeting Of Camp
1897, Modern Woodmen of America
will be held on Thursday evening.
District Deputy A. B. Boston will be
present and a banquet served after
the meeting All neighbors are re-
Qucsted to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

The teachers of Hallowell have
registered with Mr.. Packard for the
Maine teachers association and Mr..
Packard reports 100 per cent. reg
istration for Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

There will be special business
meeting of the First BAPTIST parish
held at the vestry Wednesday eve
ming at $50 o'clock. All n ernbers of
the parish are urged to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

At the meeting of Gardiner Lodge
No. 8. I. O. o. F. the second and
third degrees will be worked at the
Thursday evening meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Leland A. Ross, former superin-
tendent of the Gardiner schools was
calling on Gardiner friends, Tues
day. Mr.. Ross is much improved in
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford H. White
and Mrs. Harriet White leave
Wednesday for Melrose, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

The social season of the Universe
list Ladies' Aid opened Tuesday with
the annual harvest dinner. A New
England boiled dinner. with the
pumpkin and apple pies such ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

| GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue . -. :. Telephone 37-W
Office Hours 100 to 1890 A. M, q to 5 P. M.

The regular meeting Of Canabas
Council, knights of Columbus Will
be held this Wednesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. German Lauren,
who have been guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Delaware, left Tuesday
for New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
Mabel :. Bragg
SELLING
AGENT

Slightly worn gowns, coats and
dresses. People buy from me who
dress well. regardless Of locality.
Classifying and appraising a special
ty. Call at 1873 Water ST., Gardiner.
Me-, over Gardiner Savings Bank, or
Tel. SIR.
sept29d6teoi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

The ladies Auxiliary of the Ran
dolph Methodist Episcopal church
will meet with Mrs. Roy Morgan,
School street, Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Charles Thoits of Portland was
calling, Tuesday, on friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Mrs. A. T. Milliken, who has been
visiting Gardiner relatives, left Tues
day for Surry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Mrs. B. A. Cooper, candidate for the
Office of City Commissioner Of Birm-
ingham, Ala. has selected her son ioI
her campaign manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
Great Racing at the Park
Extra Attractions To-day

Once again congratulations should
be extended to President Littlefcld
and the Gardiner Driving Club. for
they gave the sports some Of the best
punched and cleanest racing ever
pulled off in kennebec county. The
day was not conducive to a large at
tendance, but there was better crowd
than was expected considering the
weather. Given a good day today
and the attendance record for the club
will be broken. for the races are sure.
| ly attractive. Three classes-2,13 with
eight entries; 2.1S with IL entries;
and 2.23 with 16 entries.
The track was nearly perfect. the
starts were good and the finishes we'll
| punched. The Augusta Cadet Band
furnished music and the crowd was
enthusiastic over their favorites. IL.
II. Lee of Augusta acted as starter;
f. E. Strout. J. F. Hodgkins and J.
! II. Farrell as judges; B. E, Lambs and
James E. Carrou as timers; George
Curry, clerk of course.
The 227 race was unfinished AMI
will be run off Wednesday. Racing
will commence at IL NJ. sharp Wednes-
day.
Today there will be two free attrac-
lions between heats consisting Of an
exposed handcuff escape act. using
German and English handouts. Also
an upside down straight-iack escape
from the erandstand by the great Lu-
Their, master self-libcrator.
The summary:
215 CLASS.
Tom Donahue b g, Brown &
Parker. Gardiner ..........1 8 1 l
l.. c. B.. g. g. A. Mcshanc.
LyndonvinS, Vt. ...........2 "A 4
Violet Patch m. H c. Bus
SELL Belfast ..r !..4
Just Sunshine, b 6, Il. r. Hall,
Damariscotta .....3 3
Ross Directum, e, B. c. Wells.
Readfield .............a 6 70
Mr., Meme, F. G. Coburn. Farm
lngton ) 70
Time-o165. PIG. 2.164, ALA
2.oo TROT OR PACE.
Carl c., r. r. Hall, Damaris-
Gotta Observation-Disclosures. !
pTle, L III, w. L. I'Oult. buxton L - =
Jeanne Castle. b m, Harry
Hayes, Rochester, n. H....3 4 S 2
Merlyn, br m, George Eachel-
der, Rockland .........6 4
Indiana Dillon, b g, Harry
Whitney, Gardiner .......5 6 6 re
Brown Stout, Webb. A. I TO
Sonora, b IN, A. r. Crossman { Z 3 70
Tihe-2.16!. PIG, 2.164. 2.17i.
227, MEMBERS CLASS (TO BE FIN
ISHED WEDNESDAY,.
Susie. 70 m, Drawn & Brady,
| Modette. b m, A. NJ. Wheeler.
| Gardner 6
Onward Bingen, b g, A. II. Pot
| ter, Gardiner ...............3 4
| Teddy Marshall b &. Roy Harris.
| Gardiner
Tim Tulan. b g. Harry Lawrence,
Gafulncr ............. 4 6
Bonnie Doune, G. ". c. Bryant
Augusta observation-disclosures. 5
Time-2.22a, 2.23t, o.29a.
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Joseph Tatro of Augusta was
among the out-of-tow callers In
Gardiner Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
School Registration

The following is the registration
of the various Gardiner schools after
one month of work. The total regis
tration, including the High school is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Mrs. George Henderson of Bel
grade was a guest Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. Arthur Yeaton, Oak
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Wight and
Miss Eileen Watson leave Wednesday
for Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

The regular meeting of Canton
Evergreen will be held Wednesday
evening. A large attendance is re-
quested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
HALLOWELL

Mrs. William H. Niles of Union
street called on friends at Lewiston
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Miss Elizabeth McMunn, who is at
the Queen hospital, Portland. for
treatment, is reported as improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

American Legion will hold their
regular meeting on Thursday eve
ming. A large attendance is asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19

Maurice Costello of Lewiston was
calling, Tuesday on Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-19
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance, Library hall, Gardiner
Wednesday. Oct. 10. Kelley's- or
chestra Oct15d4t
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LOCAL NoIlcE

Dance, Library hall. Gardiner.
Wednesday, Oct. 10. Kelley's or
chestra. w oct15d4t
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The BENJAMIN z. Smith Post.