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Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
President Visits
Gotham-Attends
Musical Comedy

New York, Sept. 12.--For the third
time since his Inauguration last
March President Harding was in New
York tonight after motoring from the
Sea View Golf club near Atlantic City,
a distance of about 120 miles.
The presidents visit here. he ex-
planned after arriving at the Ritz
Carlton hotel, was merely contin-
uation of his short Golfing and vaca-
ton trip. The. president and Mrs.
Harding attended a popular musical
comedy tonight sharing their box
with Henry p. Fletcher, under secre-
tary of state, Mrs. Fletcher and Mr..
and Mrs. George Van Fleet. OF Marion,
Ohio. Despite a drizzling rain that
fell during the first fifty miles of the
trip. President Harding apparently
enjoyed the days motoring. The pres
idential party of four automobiles av-
eraged nearly 40 miles an hour.
All Perth Amboy. a hundred or more
school children and many of their
elders lined the streets and waved
flags as the party passed. Mr.. Hard
ing held an impromptu reception
while the others rested in hotel,
before taking the ferry to Staten Is
land, where the motor trip was re-
sumed.
At st George, the party was met
by Mayor Hylan who received its
members on the municipal ferryboat
Queens"
AS it crossed the harbor to Man
haitian the presidential pennant at
the masthead of the ferry attra cted
the attention of river and harbor
craft which blew their whistles in
greeting.
President and Mrs. Harding made
the trip in the boats pilot house.
After dinner in their apartment.
President and Mrs. Harding and their
travelling companions left for the
theatre.
Mr.. Harding reserved until after
the theatre decision en- his further
plans. The yacht Mayf1ower is in
readiness at the New ork navy yard,
should he decide to return at once to
Washington instead of following his
original plan of devoting tomorrow to
golf
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander r. Moore Of
Of Pittsburg and secetary of COM
merce Hoover. Joined the presidential
party at the theatre. During the in
termission. the president stood up and
waved to Senator Brandgee OF Con-
necticut and Representative Nicholas
Longworth. of Ohio, who were in an
adjoining box.
The president plans to rise early
in the morning and motor to Brooklyn
where he will board the Mayflower at
the navy yard. After a short cruise
up Long Island sound, the presiden
tial party will land at some point
along the shore and motor to the Pip
ing Rock Golf club The president
plans to return to tho Mayf1ower in
the afternoon and cruise around New
ork waters until Wednesday. starting
for Washington, Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
Women in New
Jersey County Hesitate
Over Jury Duty

Hackensack. =. j., Sept. ls.-W.
men of Bergen County drawn for ns.
duty are having difficult time dsc,s
ing whether or not to appear In eor,.
Wednesday,. Sheriff Kinzley repor,ss
today. Several weeks ago, 3S Of tbas
expressed willingness to serve. n
day the sheriff was kept busy answ..
ing telephone calls and opening n.
ters from prospective women iuro,.
who said they just couldn't find N.
time to appear.
One woman wrote: ut will he vs,.
hard for me to appear as | havs,.
completed my vacation and don.
think the court ought to inteus,s
with my pleasure"
Another wrote: "Since I Offered -.
services | have secured a good no,,
ton and if I serve l am afraid th.,
l will lose my job. What will do,s
The sheriff said she would have !,
settle the question for herself Ont.
one woman has notified the court th,.
she would be present when the grand
jury was empanelled Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
WINDSOR

Arthur Reed and little son, Low
ell of Bangor have been visiting his
father, J. P Reed the past week.
Ar. and Mrs. e. A. Dudley of
China were callers at the home of
r. B. Jewell on Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Everil Pinleham Horsman re-
turned to,~her home in Grafton,
Mass, on Saturday.
School at the Corner began Sept.
Z under the instruction OF Miss Odlin
of Weeks Mills.
r. 3. Jewell is attending court in
Augusta having been drawn on the
jury.
Blinn Bradstreet accompanied by
his mother and aunt, motored to
Rangeley last week where they visit
ed relatives Of Mrs. Bradstreet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Deane Estes from
Branch Mills and Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Bragg visited at the home of Robert
Ballentine op Sunday
Robert Ballentine accom- panied by
his daughter, Elizabeth, left for
Philadelphia on Tuesday. He is to
receive hospital treatment there.
Miss Mary Godding returned to
Augusta last week after having
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
League Talks Over
Coming Armament
Conference in America

Geneva, Sept 12--CBy the Aso.
ciated Press )--The assembly Of the
league of nations today heard 4
great deal about the United States
and the proposed conference at
Washington in November in connec.
ton with the league work on disar.
mament and also with references u
work OF the league. 1t was he most
picturesque session of this meeting
Srinavas Sastri native lawyoC sug.
gested that the United States might
Go something more practical than
merely criticize what the league was
doing or had failed TO do. He touch.
ed on the race question in connec.
ton with mandates, limiting at dit-
ference of views on this question
between India and South Africa
which is one of the mandatory pow.
erS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

is visiting his sitter, Mrs. Will Groves,
and his brother, Alden Whitten, for a
few days.
Miss Edith Locke. who has been
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Broog the past. week, has
returned to her home in Portland
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Gibbs attended
the quarterly meeting at Belgrade on
Sunday.
Mrs. Chester Bridges has returned
from two weeks visit with her son.
Herbert Bridges of Uxbridge. Mass,
and her sister, Mrs. Minna Boothbye
of Lynn, Mass.
There were no services at the Asa.
Bates Memorial chapel at Oakland
Heights Sunday afternoon on account
of the quarterly conference held at
Belgrade on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bridges, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Bates and Miss Mat
tie Sturtevant were guests Saturday
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward StoweIl of
Lewiston.
J. NJ Bridges and Miss Myrtle
Jordan Of Waterville. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Bridges and Mrs. Lizzie
Horne of Oakland Heights enjoyed an
automobile trip Sunday TO West Mills.
Cascade Grange held their regular
meeting Saturday evening in Grange
hall. About 40 in all were present.
After the regular business was trans
acted a short program consisting of
stunts and contests in charge of Mrs.
Charles Wheeler was greatly enjoyed
by the young people. Next Saturday
evening North Augusta Grange will
be guests of Cascade Grange and will
help furnish the entertainment. A
supper Will be served and all those
not solicited from are requested to
bring cake, pie or doughnuts. The
supper will be in charge Of the lady
officers.
The Woman's Missionary Society of
the United Baptist church Will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Edward Wing. The subject Of
the meeting will be Alaska" The
Mite Box Will be opened at this meet
ing and the hostesses for the occasion
will be- Mrs. George Manter, Mrs.
Leila Bartlett. Mrs Charles Wheeler
and Mrs Edward Wing,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson and
daughters. Dorothy, Margaret and
Kathryn, Mrs. Emma Watson of Tast
Orange. \. j.. and Arthur Watson of
De Moines, Iowa. who have been Wis
iting Mr. and Mrs. w. w Gibbs at
Oakland Heights and have also been
guests of relatives in North Belgrade,
have returned to the formers home in
East Orange. \. j., making the trip
by auto. Upon their return they Wis
tied friends at Concord, y. H.. and
made the journey through the White
Mountains Miss Dorothy Watson,
the eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Watson returned but A few
days previous to her trip to Maine
from France. where she has been
studying the past year. having won a
scholarship at the East Orange High
school in the class of 1920 Upon her
return to her home town she will be
given patry by her friends and
SchOolmateS before leaving for Mt
Holyoke College to take up course
of study this coming fall, Miss Wat
son having been the only one from
that school upon whom such an honor
has been bestowed.
Mrs F.. w. Sturtevant attended the
Quarterly Conference at North Bel
grade, sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

passed three weeks with her sister,
Mrs. X. B. Jewell.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter jenkins and
friend of Auburn were recent call
ers at the home of A. H. Ware.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Jones OF South
China wer ecallers at r. B. Jewelfs
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ware were in
Augusta on business Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hutchinson of
Augusta were weekend visitors at
the Meigs homestead.
Mrs. Ella Pierce of Portland and
her mother, Mrs. Mercy Hussey of
Augusta were weekend guests at
the home of Mrs B. G. Hussey.
A. F. Pierce, Mrs. Ira Holmes and
Mrs Beatrice Marden of Augusta
were in town Tuesday last called by
the serious illness of their father J..
Frank Pierce who is suffering from
the effects of a severe shock. Friends
and neighbors are sorry to hear of
his critical condition and are hoping
for his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
Radio League Meets

A demonstration OF the new y
tube by Miss Eunice Randall Of Med
ford. Mass. the only licensed woman
wireless operator in New England
featured the opening of the annual
conXention at Portland Saturday Oh
the American Radio Relay League
about 400 operators from all parS
or New England being present
Speakers included Hiram r. MAXIM
president Of the league. and X. War
ner, the secretary. Various problems
OF the amateur radio operator were
discussed at the afternoon session
and this evening there was ban
quet at the Falmouth Hotel. with ao'
dresses BY the league officials.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
National Tax
Association Meets
Breton Woods, N. H.

Breton Woods, \. H., Sept. 12.--
Delegates from all parts of the ,coun-
try were in attendance at the opening
of the 18th annual conference of the
National Tax Association here tonight
Governor Albert O. Brown of New
Hampshire opened the session with
an address of welcome. Governor Ma
than l.. Miller of New York and May
or. Andrew ]. Peters of Boston are
among the delegates.
Forestry and Inheritance taxation
and the taxation OF national banks
are among the subjects that will be
discussed. Mayor Peters will lecture
on municipal revenues and Ogden J..
Mills of New York will explain a plan
for A graduated tax on expenditures.
Congressman Louis T. McFadden of
Pennsylvania will also speak
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
Tablet for 357 Dead

A handsome bronze tablet contain
ing the names of the 3J7 Revolution,
ary soldiers buried in Androscoggln
County was unveiled at the Court.
house in Auburn Saturday after.
noon, under the auspices of Mar
Dillingham; Chapter, Daughters Of
the American Revolution. Of Lewis
ton, through whose efforts it was Sc
cured. The exercises were opened at
80 by the playing Of the star
Spangled Banner by the Lewiston
Brigade Band, followed by prayer by
Rev Milo E.. Pearson of the High
Street Congregational Church. Mrs
A. NJ. Penley, regent of Mary Dill
ingham Chapter. presided. Miss
Margaret Wilson welcomed those
present in behalf OF the chapter, and
response was made by Miss Maud
Myrick of Waterville, State regent
The chief address of the afternoon
was made by Judge George c. Wins
of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
Unknown 'PhOner
Balks Attempt to
Hold Up PaYmaster

Providence, r. l., Sept Eight
men arrested when police inspectors
frustrated the hoid-up of a mill paw
master last Friday after an anony-
mouse telephone tip. were in court to-
day. Joseph de Rita, wanted on an
indictment charging robbery of a
Catholic church. pleaded not guilty
and was held for the grand jury. The
Cthcrs, charged with conspiracy to
rob the mill. were held for trial on
Sept % on pleas of not guilty The
bail in each case was fixed at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
JOB AUCTIONS
ARE FORBIDDEN
IN BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Sept. 12.-Auctions of
the unemployed proposed to be started
in baltimore today. will not be permit
ter by either state or city officials.
This was announced today just as
crowd of jobless seafaring men were
preparing to hold sale" on City
Hail. plaza.
Governor Ritchie telephoned from
Annapolis to Police Commissioner
Gather forbidding the auction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
YACHT AMERICA
AT NEW BEDFORD

New Bedford. Mass, Sept. IA
The yacht America arrived at Pandan-
aram Harbor at $40 O'Clock this aft
ernoon after passing through the Cape
Cod Canal and completing another
stage of her historic journey to An
napolis
large crowd was on hand to
greet the yacht. which will he open
to the public tomorrow. A reception
will be held for the officers and crew
tomorrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
ConspiratOr in
Big Mail Theft
Is Back in Jail

Toledo. Ohio. Sept, 12.--Charles
schultz, one of the three men convict
ed of conspiracy in connection. with
the million dollar post Office robbery
who escaped from the Lucas county
jail on Labor Day. was captured at
Crissey. IL miles west of Toledo
shortly before noon today by a squad
of Toledo Spolicc federal authorities
announced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
FAIRFIELD
Two Fires Sunday

The Fairfield fire department was
given two calls Sunday night. the
first being at $50 and coming from
Good Will, for a farm building,
owned by William Cain and occu-
pied by Joseph Thibodeau. AS the
fire was quickly discovered, the
flames were nearly extinguished by
the time the firemen arrived.
The second call came at 1.30 from
Box 80. for a fire in the house owned
by w. NJ. Crawford at s Brook
street, known as the Proulx house,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Another automobile accident took
place on the State road between
Pittsfed and Hurds' Corner in De-
troit late Saturday night when two
large touring cars came together.
One was owned by Arthur Roberts
of Pittsfield and the other by Nell
son Maioon of Newport. A heavy
fog was said to be the cause of the
accident. Fortunately no one in
either car was hurt. Mr.. Maloon's
car lost a wheel in the impact and
Mr.. Roberts had a mudguard stip-
ped off and an axle broken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
Strange Ways of
Boston City Council

Boston, Sept. by vote of to
), the city council today voted. to re-
woke all licenses for the sale of pis-
tolls and revolvers in Boston. This
action was taken, the members said,
because Of several recent fatalities
The minority protested on the
ground that the action was illegal
and ineffective. Immediately after
this action the council voted to grant
the application of a local dealer to
handle firearms
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Horace Bowe. who was injured in
the cave-in in the sewer on Summer
street at the same time that Street
Commissioner William Fl. Dusty was
fatally injured, was reported Mon
day as remaining in about the same
condition sand being fairly comfort
able. He sustained several broken
ribs on the left side and his right
shoulder was broken. There is al
so a probability of Internal injuries.
Mr.. Bowe will be taken to the Sis
ters' hospital today for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
FAMED ADVISER OF
SIR THOMAS Upton
KILLED BY TRAIN

Seabright, \. j.. Sept, 1e.-capt,i,
Andrew Jackson Applegate who Nh.
tanned fame as an adviser to 81,
Thomas Upton, owner OF the ch,l.
lenger, Shamrock ", during the yach,
races for the Americas cup in 1921
was killed instantly tonight when
struck by a train on the tracks Of ths
Central railroad of New Jersey.
Captain >Applegate. who was a
years old, was one OF the best know,
fishermen in the locality. He wa,
considered an authority on wind ana
tides and it was in this connection
that Sir Thomas obtained his ss,.
vices.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
Raisins Tell Secret

Haisins IeIi Secret
flying visit on the part of the
deputies to As Middle street, Port
land. the residence of Crank Navarro,
found that place Sunday morning as
saba.ttical as the day itself and the
deputies were about to take their
departure, convinced that they were
mistaken about expecting to find
stills in such a place, when their
suspicious were arSused by a pecu-
liar sizzling in a small cask, which
ostensibly might contain pickles or
molasses in the bulk. On prying off
the cover they beheld fully seven
gallons of lnuor In which were i'm
mersed pounds and pounds of rails
ms. every one said to be little still
by itself.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
Wants to Match Peter
Manning Against Single
G. for Record Stake

Syracuse. y. Y. Sept. 12.-Thomas
W. Murphy. driver of Peter Manning
colt worlds champion trotter, 10.
night issued a challenge to race Sin.
gle G. 1.5N. Ed Aliens famous pac-
er, for a side stake of any amount
from $4,000 to 100000, winner to
take all. at the October Grand Circuit
meeting in Lexington. KY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Three cases Of intoxication were
before Judge Charles w. Atchley of
the Municipal court; Monday morn
ing. All of them pleaded guilty and
two paid. The third case was that
of Thomas Whale, who finished a
sentence of 80 days only a few days
ago to repeat his performance and
go down again. This IS the third
time Whalen has been sentenced.
having served two terms of so days
since April . This time Judge
Atchley pronounced straight Jail
sentence of 80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


Miss Minnie Mary Moschnsr,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Moschner of Lisbon Falls. Me. was
married Saturday night to Millard
Wilson Thresher. son of Mr. and
Mrs. Avery A. Thresher OF Melrose
Highlands. at the home of his par.
ents. 80 Spring street, Boston. by the
Rev. Everett L. Farnsworth, pastor
of the Methodist Trinity Church Of
Lynn. Mass, assisted by the Rev.
John o. Paisley. pastor of the Mel.
rose Highlands Congregational
Church, Boston. A week ago Mr.
Thresher served as best man at the
wedding of his brother. Seward Ed
win Thresher. when the Rev. John
o. Paisley also officiated The bride
groom. served two years overseas
with the motor dispatch service
Mr.. Thresher is n member of the
firm of Thresher Brothers. silk mer.
chants of Boston, Philadelphia and
Cleveland, and is manager Of the
Cleveland store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

The worlds largest ship, the Ma
jestic, soon TO be operating between
an American port and Europe. is
93f feet in length, breadth. 100 feet
draft, 40 feet. The ship will have a.
capacity for 3J36 passengers. and
will carry a crew of 1900. Plans
have been made for a ballroom
theatre, winter garden. restaurpnt
Pompeiian swimming bath. gynasi-
um. tennis court, conservatory and
kennels
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
NORTH AUGUSTA

The Christmas Club VIII meet
with Mrs. G. A. Knowles on Wed
nesday afternoon.
The Woman'S division of the
Farm Bureau will meet with Mrs.
W. r. Ayers on Thursday, Sept. 10
in an all day session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
Had Stolen Auto

HID Stolen Auto
Louis Page a Lewiston young ma'
was arrested by Capt. Picard ais
Sunday night in connection with the
theft of an automobile belonging !"
Adelard j. Parent of Al Knox street
Lewiston. Capt. Picard and Inspee
Tor Hodgkins were touring the Guy
on the lookout for two automobiles
which were reported stolen. Tnes
We're driving along Lincoln stree
"hen they noticed one of the mA,
cmnes they were booking for. com'
from the River road and turn "
ward Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Mrs. f. J. Morrow. wife of Col. F..
]. Morrow of the United States army.
Of Washington, D. c., are guests at
the home of Col. and Mrs. f. f.
Boothby of College avenue. On Sat
urday. Col. and Mrs. Boothby enter
tanned Hon. and Mrs. c. j. Bailey
and Mr. and Mrs. II. H. Russell of
Portland en- route to Quebec. on
Sunday their guests were Lennon c.
Prior proprietor of the Hotels
Brunswick and Lenox of Boston and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark of Lowell, Mass.
These were also on their way to
Quebec by automobile
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

nesday. She is expecting to return to
India next month. having been in this
country on sick leave for five years
Clyde Fernald is attending High
school at Unity: Misses Ruth Bagiey
and Ieola Mitchell are at Maine Cen
tral Institute in Pittsfeld.
Mrs. Msuel Roundy and her chill
dren went to Brewer Sunday. where
they expect to pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13
GIBBONS STOPS
REED IN SECOND

Cincinnati. Sept. 12-Tommy Glib
oons. st. Paul light heavyweight
pugilist. won from Bill Reed, Paci-
fic coast fighter in the second round
OF scheduled ten round match to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

The marriage intentions of Joseph
Michaud of this city and Miss Egg
line Martin of Stockholm. and Mar
cisse Paridis of Augusta and Miss
Merida DalIaire of Watervillc were
filed at the Office of the city clerk,
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Horace c. Kidder of Berkeley.
Cal. former resident of Albion, is
visiting with Dr. and Mrs f. H. Kid
der, Mr.. and Mrs. George A Kidder
of this city and other relatives in
Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

John r. Davis. naturalization ex-
aminer, was in the city Monday. Civ
ing the preliminary examination to
those wishing to take out naturali-
cation papers. There were only
about 20 who applied for the test.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

In the Krupp works. at Essen.
Germany. heavy locomotives are he
ing turned out complete at the rate
OF one day. railway wagons at the
rate OF eight a day and J-ton motor
trucks are being manufactured
alongside small motor scooters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

The Misses Gertrude and Grace
DeOrsay have returned from Solon
where they have been guests of DR..
and Mrs. ]. Leon Williams and their
daughter. Mabel at Concord Haven
farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

The offices in City hall will be
closed this morning between 8 and
10 o'clock in respect to Street Com
missioner William H. Dusty, whose
funeral will be held today at 8 o.
clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Colby Blaisdell
returned, Monday. from a week
visit with friends in York and in
Cambridge. Mass, and other cities
of that state.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

One hundred women members of
a Chicago church informed the min
ister that each would earn 81 by her
unaided efforts. Many earned their
dollars by making babies clothes
doing laundry work and giving mn
sic lessons, but one woman made her
husband pay her the necessary dol
lar for the privilege of being shaved
by her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

A special convocation of Cushnoc
Royal Arch Chapter VIII take place
Wednesday evening, September II
at 7:30 o'clock. Work in the Mark
Master and Past Master Degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

The Waterville branch of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Tn
ion will hold it's monthly meeting
this afternoon at : o'clock at the
home of Mrs. G.. A. Kennison of Il
Park street There is business of
importance and good attendance
is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Miss Emile vigue left Monday for
Norton, Mass, where she will enter
Wheaton college for the year. She
was accompanied by her mother.
Mrs. Charles w. Vigue. who will re-
main for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Dorothea Dix Tent, Daughters of
Veterans will hold its regular meet
ing tomorrow evening when plans
for the fair to be held this fell.' twill
be made. A good attendance of
members is requested
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Miss Josephine Willette, who is
ticket seller at the City Opera house
is enjoying a vacation of a week
with friends in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

Miss Alice G.. Twitchell arrived in
this city. Monday, after passing the
summer in New. York and Washing
ton, d. c. After visiting friends here
for a few days. she will visit in
Monmouth and Turner. After that
Miss Twitchell will go to Florida
where she will pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-09-13

The regular meeting of W. S.
Heath Circle. Ladies of the g. A. r.
will be held this evening with the
usual supper for members at 6 o.
clock.