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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Ball Bird Club to
Observe Anril 9Th

The Ball Bird Club has formulated
plans for its observance of State Bird
day, Friday, April 8, with a most at
tractive program. The morning will be
devoted to a series of bird walks. when
club members will serve as leaders to
conduct parties to Ganeston park, Cap
itol park and Camp Keyes.
At 2.30 p. NJ, public meeting will
be held in the State Museum, when it
Is expected that Governor Percival p.
Baxter will give the address of well
come and speak briefly on THE I'm
portance Of Bird Conservation" Hon.
Willis Parsons, commissioner of in
land fisheries and game, will give an
address on THE Value of Birds to the
State of Maine" Miss Elizabeth Sho-
rey, patrol leader of Thistle Group.
Girl Scouts. and Walter Ripley, repre-
senting the Boy Scouts Of Augusta, will
also take part in the program.
Curator Thomas A. James will con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
A PERSONAL PLEA
FROM BUDAPEST

To the desk of Hon. F. w. Plaisted,
postmaster of Augusta, many strange
communications find their way. Just
this past week Mr.. Plaisted received
a letter sent from Budapest, Hungary,
in which a number Of postal employees
in that far district ask for food and
clothing for their families. The plea
comes, no doubt. through the medium
of common bonds OF fellowship. The
letter is signed by the following, who
are employees of the Budapest post
office: "Stefanskly zera, Tashmajorps-
fel, Lainjo Orpad."
Enclosed with the letter asking for
aid is a postal card which. judging
from its context, Is such as is sent
out for the most effective returns. On
the card the forward is illuminat-
ing: 1.-The American Relief Admins
tration has established American re-
lief warehouses in Hungary. You can
buy at banks in the U. S. an American
Relief warehouse food draft. Send
these to ua in Hungary and I'VE can
draw American food from the ware
houses. We are in great need of food
in Hungary. Individual food parcels
are delayed or never reach us. Even
money does not help US as there is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
ANNUAL CONVENTION
CHRISTIAN and MISSIONARY
ALLIANCE OPENS IN CITY

The Maine Christian and Mission.
airy Alliance opened three-days
session Sunday in this city with
headquarters at the Green street
Methodist church. The opening
was held at 3 o'clock in the after
noon at which time three of their
foremost missionaries were presen,
and told of their respective work
and efforts in the religious life of the
world.
The first speaker was Rev. C. c.
Ryan who has spent one term OF
service in the missionary fields OF
the Soudan, Africa. He told of the
work in that land, of the labors and
hardships of the missionaries there
the receptive nature Of the people
and Of the great pressing need of
faithful and energetic work on that
great continent.
Rev. James Scovill of Ashbury
Park, N. j., an evangelist possessing
a wonderful magnetic personality
talked upon Christian life and the
thoughts Christian men and women
should seek.
Miss Grace Pullen of this city
sang by request THAT Old Rugged
Cross, Miss Pullen has a beauti-
full contralto voice with power and
she appeared at her best at this
time.
Rev. William Franklin, superin-
tendeht of the Alliance in New Eng
land, was the chief speaker and
took for his subject THE Victorious
Life" He is a wondrous expositor
Of the truths of the Bible and held
his listeners attention from the be-
ginning to the end. There was
large attendance with a lot Of en-
thusiasm evident
Sunday evening Rev. VIM. Frank
lin spoke on the subject Of Hind
RANGES to a Victorious Life" He
stated that Gods great objective was
to conform us to the image OF
Christ. That things in our lives
contrary to God such as bitterness,
anger. clamor, evil speaking, yelled
his face from us that He could not
reveal Christ to US and so He could
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Americanization
Talk at State
House Wednesday

Philip Davis, of Boston, one or the
best known speakers on American.
! ization and immigration, in the Unit
ed States, and an author of interr1a-
tional reputation, is to deliver an adj
dress before the members Of the Leg
islature, and the people of Augusta,
in Representatives hall, in the State
House, next Wednesday evening.
March 20, at 8, under the auspices of
the United Americans of the State of
Maine, of which Col Fred N. Dow, of
Portland, is State chairman. The
subject of the address is to be "Sell-
ing America" and the theme and. its
the cleverest discussions Of the pro-
blem Of Americanization and hand
ling the immigrant that is being Civ
en- today. The meeting is to be free.
Another notable feature in con-
nection with the affair is to be the
appearance Of four Of Names best
known professional singers. They
are all from Portland and have a rep
utation for excellence which extends
AN over New England. They are
Mrs. Joseph w. Whitney, soprano;
Mrs. Martha Halves Hill, contralto:
Ernest j. Hill, tenor, and Harry F.
i Merrill, bass. All have been prom
| inent in the Maine Music Festival.
The meeting is being held to arouse
interest in the necessity for combat
tang Bolshevism and Sovietisn,
which are now attempting to gain a
foothold in the United States, and
also to explain the necessity for a
campaign of Americanism and loyal
ty to the Stars and Stripes by those
who would not see this land caught
in the whirlwind of anarchy now
prevailing in many European coun-
tries.
Mr.. Davis. who is to deliver the
address, has specialized in American
ization work for the last 10 years as
the head worker Of the Civic Service
HnIlsa IF ROSton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Little Girl Hurt
LCOllideS with Auto

Rose, the five-year-old daughter
of Frank Violette, Z Morton place,
sustained painful injuries, about 5
o'clock, Friday night, when she be-
came confused in front of an auto
mobile and was run into. l.. c. Bry-
ant, public automobile driver, was
held by the police department to
be blameless. He explained that he
was coming off from Bond street
onto Water street and the little girl
ran in front of the machine. He
stopped his car and the little girl
stopped. Then, he further ex-
planned, he started again and the
little girl, evidently confused, rushed
in front of the car. She was taken
to the Augusta General hospital,
where she received treatment.
Examination showed that no
bones were broken. She was in a
favorable condition. Sunday. and
was taken to her home on Morton
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
LaPointe Gets Life
for Murder Wife
and MOther-in-LaW

Dover, March 19-7dward LaPofnte
of Sebec. convicted in the Supreme
Court yesterday on July 80. 1920 Of the
murder of his wife, Gladys Higgins
Lapointe and his mother-in-law. Mrs.
Albert Higgins at the Higgins farm
in Sebec, was this afternoon sem
fenced to life term in the State pri-
son at Thomaston by Associate Jus
tice Charles J. Dunn. Lapointe will
be taken to Thomaston early in the
coming week.
Henry N. Bartlety of Greenville.
prominent hotel man, indicted for as
sault with intent to kill. Upon the
person of Joel Baker Smith, secretary
of the Y. M. G. A. at Greenville juno
ton entered plea of guilty of as
sault and battery. This plea b9nrf
| accepted by County Attorney Harold
NJ. Hayes, BARLEY was fined $50 and
costs.
Steve McCluskey of Greenville was
also fined $50 and costs for assault
upon Smith
In the case of James Stone Of Milo
| indicted for assault upon Deputy Sheer
iff II. Hovey at Milo. Justice Dunn
following the introduction of evidences
in the case, directed a verdict Of not
guilty by reason of insanity. Stone
was committed to the hospital for the
criminal insane at Augusta.
Other criminal cases disposed of
wer these: Robert Lavigne, Green
vile, receiving stolen property, mol
pressed; Charles w. Means, Brown
vile, breaking and entering, case filed
| because of illness of accused, Arthur
| Lavigne, Greenville, larceny, proba-
ton; Richard Lavigne, Greenville,
breaking, entering and larceny, pro-
baton; Leslie Morrill,, Monson, liquor
| cases 4 months in Jail and 5000 fine;
| William Archer, Greenville, liquor
/ cases, two months in Jail, $500 fine:
Rred Lee, Milo. assault upon an Off
Ger, six months in Jail.
Court adjourned finally late this ar
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Boy SOloist a Feature
At "Y" Bows Meeting

The boys room at the Y. NJ. c. A.
building was filled to its capacity
Saturday morning at the regular IL
o'clock get-together for boys and as
q special attraction Secretary Con-
don had arranged for the appear
ance of Master Winslow Rouse. the
boy soloist from Trinity Episcopal
church of Boston. Master Rouse
was right at home with the boys
from the start and was at his best
with his selections, the first one Of
which was my Little Gray Home in
the West, followed by an encore. a
love song called Rose Buds" The
boys accorded the young singer
rounds of applause and cheers which
he readily responded to by thanking
them for the many acts of kindness
and the excellent entertainment that
had been provided for him while a
visitor in the city.
: Secretary Tracy presented an ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
BRAINTREE ASKS
AID IN SEARCH

City Marshal Mckinney has re-
ceived word from the Braintree
Mass, police department to be on the
look out for one Rocco Regillo, want
ed for the murder of Antonio Di Tas-
sio in Braintree, Feb. 10. The want
ed man is described as an Italian,
five feet, six or seven inches In
heighth, SO or 81 years old. dark COM
plexion with high color, dark brown
hair, black eyes, weight 100 pounds
or 200 pounds, very good looking
man. He can be identified by split
in center of upper lip, described as
"a hairlip which has received med
ical attention"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Boy in Portland
Break Owner Of
Elaborate Outfit

Portland, March 19-Raymonu f.
LaPierre, IS years old, of 26 Madi-
son street was sent, to the State
School for Boys late yesterday after
noon following his confession early
in the day before Judge McGlaufiin
of the Municipal court that he had
broken into the grocery store OF
John A. Fits at "a Oxford street. He
was caught by James Shea as he
darted from the store.
At the time he was caught another
boy was said to have escaped. Before
his arfaignment in court La Pierre
implicated John Connolly, Is years
old of 10 Marion street, as the boy
who. was with him in the store and
escaped. Connolly pleaded guilty
with La Pierre to the charge Of
breaking into the store. He was SEN
fenced to the State School for Boys,
but was released later on $500 bail
after an appeal had been entered in
his behalf.
The screws holding an iron bar in
the rear of the store were taken out
by the boys who entered the store.
According to the police they had a
pile of loot on the foot at the time
they were interrupted. Robert Whit
more, who lives in the apartment
above the store was in the cellar
about 10 on Friday night. He rush.
ed into the store as he traced the
sound of footsteps there. The boys
darted out of the door.
When La Pierre was searched by
the police he was carrying bunch
Of keys, several said by the police to
be skeleton keys, two screw drivers.
a glass cutter, a jimmy and badge
marked Special Police" He also
carried a mask made from blue silk
with two holes cut out for the eyes.
Last December La Pierre was
brought to police headquarters and
searched. At that time he carried
an empty % caliber revolver and an
interesting diary penned in a boyish
hand. This book contained several
references to a Black Mask Club
that had apparently been formed by
the boys of his neighborhood The
opening paragraph read:
Il pinched this book from Clarke's
store in Boston"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Boy Seriously
|Shot-Older. Boy
Is Held Blameless

Clement Poulin, aged five years
who lives at 20 State street, was Sc
riously shot, about ass Saturday al
ternoon, while playing in the rear OF
lis home and is now at the Augusta
General hospital on the dangerous
list. Albert Lemieu. aged 16 ysars
was. taken before Judge Robert A. CO.
ny for Investigate The Lemieu lad
told straightforward story and con
WINGED the court that the shooting
was accidental. The Lemieu boy said
he was shooting at a target in the
rear of the Poulin home on State
street, with a % calibre gun. AS near
as can be ascertained, the Poulin boy
climbed up onto fence behind the
target, receiving the shot in the ear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Auburn Woman
|DroWns Self in
Androscoggin River

Lewiston, March19--A body float
ing down the Androscoggin river,
here today, has been identified az
that of Mrs. Tapiley Apsegas, 80, Of
IL Newbury street, Auburn. Mrs.
Apsegas disappeared from her home
Thursday afternoon. She had fire.
quently made threats of jumping into
the river but declared she feared the
''icy water" It is believed that she
was mentally deranged and the Au-
burn authorities had recently made
arrangements to have her commit
ted to the State hospital at Augusta.
for observation. Besides q husband
Mrs. Apsegas is survived by three
children, the oldest II years Of are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Two Still Alarms

The combination truck from the
Cushnoc Hose Co. responded to two
still alarms of fire Saturday. The
first alarm was for grass fire at the
lower end of Capitol street which had
assumed threatening proportions The
alarm was sent in at about 11.30
O'Clock The second alarm came at
$40 p. NJ. for roof fire at the resi-
dence of Mrs. j. Manchester Haynes
on Western avenue. The blaze was
caused by the burning out Of a CHM
ney which had ignited the shingles on
the roof of the south side of the ell
and resulted in about one-third of the
roof being burned off. Upon arrival
of the firemen the blaze had gained
some Roadway into the attic. The
flames however. were finally over
come with the aid of chemicals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
School Notes

Herman II. Stuart, superintendent
of the Augusta schools, is busy pre-
pairing the annual school report
which will be issued in April. The
annual school meeting will be held
on the second Monday in May. At
this time appropriations will be made
for school expenditures. c. Bryce
Little is taking the 1921 census of all
children in the city between the ages
of five. years and 81 years, the school
age. Miss Martha Tucker is now
conducting the domestic arts classes
in the public schools of the city, TAX
ing up the work in full as carried out
by the late Miss Leila Hunton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21

duct fine exhibit of birds and bird
charts. arranged in groups, accord
ing to the seasons in which they visit
Maine. A careful inspection of this
exhibit will be most valuable to all
who are interested In the Identification
of birds.
The public is urged to cooperate in
making this observance an event of
much interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
MAINE CENTRAL RAN AT
DEFICIT OF S367,S7l

Portland, Me-, March 20.-The Maine
Central railroad paid $1.163.2sS for fed
eral. State and municipal taxes in 1920,
an increase of s4s6.sS3 over 1917, ac-
cording to its 60th annual report to
stockholders. The principal increase
was in the State excise tax, based on
81 per cent Of gross transportation
receipts within the State.
The company sustained a deficit of
sS67.S71 in the last four months Of the
year following the termination Of the
federal guaranty. Interest on the
funded debt increased $72.7s2. to ST.
014.423.
There were laid in the year 1889 tons
Of new S5-pound steel rail. $3.50 tons
Of relay rail and 5000 ties. Sixty
one miles of track were rebaliastee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Fay High Team, Dexter Me-,
Welcomed Home by Town

Dexter, Me-, March 1s.--when the
Fay High school basketball team ar
rived home this evening from orono
where this afternoon it defeated Hig-
gins Classical Institute in the elimi-
nation game for State high school
championship. it was met at the rail-
road station by several hundred sup
porters and brass band and escorted
over the streets Of the town. The
team meets Bangor High on a neutral
floor early in the coming week to de-
eide the championship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Funeral of Lester G. league

The funeral of the late Lester U.
league was held from his late nome
in North Augusta Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. o. Perry, pastor
of the Hallowen Methodist church,
conducted the services. Following Inns
service the Modern Woodmen OF Amer
lea. of which lodge the late Mr.. league
was member, conducted their serv-
ices w. E. Smith and Miss Minnie
Smith sang solos. The floral of1er-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
IMMIGRANT SHIP MAY BE
DIVERTED TO PORTLAND

Portland. Me-. March 1.-THE hos
pital at the Quarantine station on
House Island will be completed imme-|
diately and placed in readiness toI
care for $40 immigrants in case It IL
decided to divert transatlantic pes
senger ships here to relieve the ccu-
gestion at Boston ana New YORK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
RAYMOND Whary

Raymond Whary. aged about three
years, passed away Friday evening
after brief illness with diphtheria.
He was at the home of c. A. Norton,
Gage street place, being a ward of
the Maine Children's Home Society.
The funeral was held Saturday Lea
mon whary Of Auburn. father OF the
child, was present at the funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21

not work out His plan in us ana
thus through us to others.
The program for today will be $50
P. NJ, missionary message by Rev.
C. c. Ryan of Soudan, Africa. Adj
dress by Rev. VIM. Franklin on
Divine Healing in the Atonement:"
7.3O song service, address by MI.
Ryan followed by evangelistic adj
dress by Rev. James Skovil1e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
OXFORD PAPER MILLS
AT RUMFORD CLOSED

Rumford, Me-, March 19-The mills
of the Oxford Paper Company were
closed down today for an indefinite
period owing to thee verstock Of pa
per at the mill, all available storage
space being. filled. The authorities do
not consider this shutdown Of long
duration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
cellent program of moving pictures:

cellent program of moving pictures:
A Japanese Travelogue picture,
showing the games and athletic
stunts enjoyed by the children of the
f1owery kingdom and two-reel SER
ial entitled my Native State" an
episode in Benz. Chapin's serial
son of Democracy" These pic
lures were also exhibited in the
assembly hall in the evening at 7.30
o'clock before a good sized audience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Fred a. Howl

Fred A. Hoyt, aged 43, passed away
Saturday evening after short illness
with pneumonia. His wife, one daugh-
ter. two sisters. Mrs. John Stickney
and Mrs. A. II. Rush. both of Augusta,
survive. The funeral will be held
from his late home at SO Cony street
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
TELEPHONE YOUR WANT ADS
JUST CALL 135
ASK FOR A WANT AID TAkER
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Fred Davis of Chapel street, who
was recently threatened with an APP
parent attack of sleeping sickness and
who was removed to the home of rel
atives in Norridgewock, is much i'm
proved. He has returned to this city
now, being able to be up and out OF
doors to some extent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21

no food to buy. This system provides
sure way to supply us with food.
Help us in our distress by sending an
American Relief warehouse food draft
for 10 or SO dollars"
From the above it is learned that
the American draft is considered the
most effectual aid to the Hungarians."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Funeral of Mrs. Rose Martin

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Ros e
Martin was held Saturday morning at
10io'clock from her late home on How
ard street, Rev. A. Francis Walch of
the Winthrop Street Universalist
church officiating. The remains were
placed in the receiving tomb at Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21

1t is very important that every
member of the Morrill, Commandery,
L. o. G. c., who can do so, be pres
ent at the meeting on Tuesday eve
ming. Hallowell and Gardiner COM
manderies are invited and the de-
gree team will practice after the
meeting. Refreshments will be
served by the ladies of the order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21

ings were many and beautiful. A large
number sof the friends and relatives of
the deceased attended the services. In
torment was in the family lot at
Coombs Mills. The bearers were Fred
Fuller, Linwood C. Dutton, John Dut-
ton and Merle Grover "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
Mrs. MeIvina Jajoie

Mrs. Melvina Lajoie, aged AZ years,
passed away Sunday morning at her
home on Washington street extension.
Her husband, four sons, seven daugh-
ters, her father, one brother and two
sisters, survive. The funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21

The E. F. Rice Agency reports the
sale of the property at spruce
street to Herman S. Patterson of this
city. Mr.. Patterson buys for home
Also the property at q Sewall street
owned and occupied by William q.
Bunker, to Mrs. Helen t. Arey OF
this city. Mrs. Arey also buys for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
housss Tor sais

GAADINER-Good set Of buildings,
house ana stable, beautiful location, Q
minutes walk TO car lire, to schools,
electric lights, 1 or acres land,
$3.50, libefAl terms.
1o.room house, good repair, pleasant
location, large lot three minutes to
pCstufnce. cement cellar. fine fur
nace. $500, half cash.
l0.fUOfn house. Brunswick Ave, one
minute to postofhce. modern conven-
fences. hot water heat, one of the
best locations in city. $4,000.
SPOON house, modern improvements,
about l acre land, stable and sheds.
centrally located, s2650, easy terms.
s-rcom house. III. mile from Gardiner,
ell and stable, 20 acres land, plenty
wood and timber. very desirable
place. $500, liberal terms.
8-roOm house, Randolph. ell and stable.
10 minutes walk to Gardiner. large
garden, electric lights. bath. buildings
in good condition. $4,000. easy terms
II sold at once. c. II. Beane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-21
TOWN ELECTIONS

NTHROP-Selectmen, L. B. Jones.
clerk. Mrs, M. Carrie French; treas
urer. N. w. Wisweli; tax collector, J.
H. TOwle; school committee. Mrs. Isa-