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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
COLLECTOR TEBBETTS
TELLS LEGIONERS OF
~. s. TAX HISTORY

At the meeting of George N.
Bourque Post, American Legion. Mon
day evening Leon o. Tebbetts. internal
revenue collector, gave an interesting
account of the history of the revenue
laws of the country. Mr.. Tebbetts said
that the first act for the raising of
revenue with which to pay the bills of
the country was passed in Washing
tons first term as president. This
was passed on March 3, 1871, and OPP
Grated until the Civil War. Lincoln,
when president, provided another act
to enable the northern states to sup
port the union, as many of the south
ern states had seeded. This act oper-
ated until 1877 when, all the states
having returned to the union, President
Hayes provided still another act and
established 81 collecting districts
which operate today. Mr.. Tebbetts'
talk was greatly enjoyed by the mem
bership of the post, being entertain
ing and educational as Well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
COLBY COLLEGE

The Junior promenade festivities at
Colby College were carried over the
week END by a series of informal
parties Saturday afternoon at which
the various fraternities were hosts at
"open house" affairs to the men of
the other organizations and their la
dies. Saturday evening in the Ia
comet Club house was held an in
formal dance, under the management
of the Junior promenade committee.
composed of Arthur Sullivan, Albert
Farley, George Terry, Bert Merrill,
William Cushman and Leonard Mayo.
The music for this dance was by the
same orchestra that played for the
prom. the Franklin ST. John troupe
from Portland. The dance was very
pretty affair. and was very pleasant.
The fraternity open house parties
were informal card and dancing par
ties and were chaperoned by mem
beers of the faculty At the Phi Delta
theta house, DR.. Philip w. Harry
was cicerone, and the afternoon was
passed in an informal dance and
whist party. refreshments being serv-
ed. Mrs. J. William Black and Mrs.
A. F. Drummond were patronesses
Of the party at the Delta Kappa Ep-
sflon house, where much the same
program was carried out. The Alpha
Tau Omega party was chaperoned by
Professor and Mrs. Euclid Helie, and
the afternoon was passed in an in
formal way.
This is the first time for a good
many years that the Junior promen-
ade has been made an event of such
prominence that the entire week END
was given up to suitable festivities
From statements made by out-of-
town guests, the affair was com
plete success, and the committee is to
be congratulated upon its work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
City Bureau Speaker
Tells Accomplishments
Commerce Chambers

Inc April membership meeting of
the Chamber of Commerce was held
at Elks' hall Monday evening with
fair attendance. The meeting be-
gan with a banquet at $50 followed
by talk by William j. Donald of
the American City Bureau and some
picture slides showing news features
and how cattle winter in the Cana
dian northwest
Inc banquet was one of the best
yet served at a Chamber of Com
merce meeting. There were great
Piatters of delicious boiled beef and
! ham, mashed potatoes and gravy.
beet pickles. succotash, many va
rletleS of cake and coffee. The
vegetables were hot and appetizing
and the service of the best.
The meeting following the BAN
| quet was presided over by Prof.
! Webster Chester of the Forum COM
mittee of the Chamber and was
, opened with community singing.
Prof. Chester then introduced for
mer Mayor E. C. Waroweli who re-
Gently returned from Florida.
L. c. Wardwell, chairman of the
Forum committee of the Chamber
! spoke briefly on what a Chamber of
Commerce is for. He said that the
question is often asked what use is
a Chamber of Commerce to Water
Vile, but he said that if anyone
should pass a winter in Florida they
would never ask the question again.
Mr.. Wardwell who passed the month
of Nolo
many activities of the Chamber in
that state and how they looked out
! for the tourists who go there in great
| numbers. In fact, he said, the BUSH
ness of the state ,"is the tourist
business and the selling of real estate
to people from the north.
Mr.. Wardwell then introduced
William J. Donald, a field represen-
tative of the American City Bureau,
| under which the local Chamber was
| organized. Mr.. Donald said he be-
lieved the Chamber of Commerce
spirit had come to Waterville to
stay and assured the members that
the success of this Chamber is as
satisfactory to the American City
', Bureau as it is to the Chamber.
Mr.. Donald paid tribute to Prof.
Albion w. Small, formerly of this
city and under whom he studied at
the University of Chicago. He also
spoke of his association with Smaller
Mathews another former Waterville
man.
Mr.. Donald advised the Chamber
to go out at the close of the third
year and sign up the members for
another three years. He advised the
stimulus of a campaign now and then,
perhaps yearly. He referred to the
fact that conditions have greatly
changed during the past two years;
because of the reaction against the
authority of wartime conditions
which the world recognized during
the war.
1.-THE trouble with many Chambers
Of Comemrce and with their secreta-
ries is that they are unwilling to al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

At the First Baptist church this
Tuesday evening there will be lee
,ture by Herbert X. Job on "Our Her
itage of Wild Birds" Mr.. Job is the
ornithologist in charge of practical
work for the National Association
of Audubon Societies for the Pro-
lection of Wild Birds and Animals.
Mr.. Jobs lecture will be illustrated
by beautifully colored lantern slides,
showing many birds of America and
will also cover a tour over Louis
lana bird reservation in company
with Theodore Roosevelt. The lecture
will begin at o'clock and is to be
given under the auspices of Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
KENNEBEC VALLEY
DENTAL SOCIETY
MEETS ON MONDAY -

At the monthly meeting of the Ken
nebec Valley Dental Society at the
Elks' Club. Monday evening, the den
lists listened to very interesting pa
per, followed by table clinic on
Regulation of Childrens Teeth" by
DR.. Archer Jordan of Auburn Dr.
Jordan brought out the importance of
having the children placed under the
supervision of a dentist at an fairly
age for the correction of Irregular
ties of the teeth which may be blamed
directly for many cases of arrested
development. The members enjoyed
a lobstr supper served in the club
house cafe.
1t is planned to have a Joint meet
ing of the dentists and the Kennebec
County Medical Society before the
close Of the present season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Poulin- M arquis

The marriage of Miss Blanche G.
Marquis of this city and Arthur A.
Poulin of Ithaca, N. Y, took place at
Il o'clock Monday morning at St
Francis de Sales church, the cere-
mOny being performed by Father ].
Desilets of Lewiston, an old friend
of the family of the bride, and who
christened her when an infant A
high mass was performed Rev.
Father Cramillon and Rev. Father
Kalen assisting Father Desilets. The
choir sang the st. Cecilia mass with
solos by Mrs. l.. A. Dumas and Harry
Marcou.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Antoinette Marquis as
bridesmaid, and the groom by Louis
! Marquis, brother of the bride as best
man. The couple were sponsored by
their respective fathers, l.. S. Mar
quis of this city and Ludger Poulin
OF Pennington.
The bride, who is a blonde. was
very attractive in a dark blue tricO
tine suit with a lace trimmed black
hat She carried a large bouquet OF
pink and white carnations. The
I bridesmaid also wore a navy tricotine
suit and black hat trimmed with
rosebuds and carried a bouquet
which was replica of the brides.
After the ceremony q wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis S Marquis of Union street,
where only the members of the i'm
mediate families and a few relatives
We're present. Among these latter
were Mrs. Joseph Forth of Quebec,
Mrs. Augustus Marshall and Napol-
con Marshall fthis city. Rev. Father
Desilets of Lewiston and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dominic Poulin of North Vas
salboro, Mr. Poulin being a brother
of the groom. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Poulin left on the
noon train for Pennington where
they will stay till Thursday when
they will return here for a short stay
and on Friday leave for New York,
Philadelphia and Washington. They
will make their home in Ithaca,
where the groom is assistant super
!intendent of the Empire Paper COM
pany.
Mrs. Poulin has lived in Waterville
all her life and attended the public
schools, being in the class of 1914 in
the High school. She went to Bos-
ton a few years ago where she took
a course in millinery at the Mellow
ell school and since her return has
been employed at the f. f. Landry
millinery store. She is an accom-
plished singer and has been heard on
many public occasions with pleasure.
Mr.. Poulin is. Pennington boy
and a graduate of the Pennington
High school. He also attended Cor
nell University. He has been in
Ithaca four years and has a respon-
sible and remunerative, position
The groom's gift to the bride was
beautiful silver mesh bag, The
bride presented her bridesmaid with
| necklace of La Tausca pearls and
the best man received a gold pencil
from the groom. The young couple
were the recipients of many beauti-
full and costly gifts. the bride being
/ given much social attention in the
weeks preceding her marriage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
MESSAGE TODAY
Continued from PAGE Onel

a bill limiting annual entrance of
aliens to the United States to 8 per
cent. of the total residents of each
nationality in the nation as found by
the 1910 census, was proposed by
Chairman Johnson of the immigra-
ton committee. His bill exactly du-
plicated that which President Wilson
gave pocket veto.
Representative Blanton, Texas,
whose battles with his associates in
Congress have attracted some atten-
ton, came forward with a suggestion
to reduce Congress from 435 members
to 304, and reapportion them a ccording
to the 1920 census. Mr.. Blanton also
proposed the elimination of the pres
ent travel allowance of 20 cents a mile
for members and substituting there
for payment of actual expenses, to
be made up on sworn vouchers.
Representative Young, Republican
North Dakota, for the ways and means
committee introduced the emergency
agricultural tariff, exactly as it was
passed in February. Its effective pc
riod was fixed as six months after
enactment instead of 10 as in the We
toed measure of the last session.
Chairman Kahn of the military af-
fairs committee again proposed a sep
arate air corps under a new executive
bureau to contain military aviation
and a separate proposal for federal
regulation of civilian aviation to ac-
company it.
Chairman Good of the appropriations
committee introduced the federal bud
get bill another of the measures We
toed during the former administra ton.
Abolition of the Railroad Labor
Board and repeal OF sections of the
transportation 'act under which it op-
crates was proposed by Representa-
tive Tinchcr, Republican, Kansas. His
bill would empower the Interstate
Commerce Commission to perform
functions now assigned to the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Collides with Cow
Auto Is Hurt

Sanford, Me-, April ia mild
hammered COW, owned by Edward
Weeks, crossing the road in front Of
Frank Howgate's place, out South
Sanford way, was bumped Sunday
afternoon by an automobile operated
by William Jacobs of this town. The
automobile was completely overturn-
ed and thrown off the road, spilling
its passengers into unassorted heaps.
Mr. Jacobs sustained some broken
ribs; Mrs. Rita Hamilton was in
jured about the legs; her son. aged
10, had his right leg broken; Thomas
Smith. aged about so. was knocked
unconscious and. it is feared, suf-
fered internal injuries. The other
two occupants of the car were not
hurt DR.. H. D. Ross attended the in
jured.
The cow was severely shaken up
and was helped to her stall, where
it is expected she will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

On Tuesday evening. April 10. the
performance at the Haines theatre
will be given for the benefit of the
Girls City Club. The picture play
will be Charlie Chaplin in 1.-THE Kid
and the girls of the club will put on a
skit of their own. Tickets for the af-
fair are now being sold and may be
checked at the Haines on and after
Friday next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Sentence Women as Thieves

Mrs. Rose Hollis, who said her nu'
band is conviee in Charles!oN
State Prison, and Angelina Caoo1~
both from Taunton, were sent lio~
Portland to the State Reforma.o,.,
for Women Thursday, after pelaaipa,,
guilty to the charge of theft. Onssa
Courtreau, in whose room was lou4,
a suit case filled with prepe,,.Mb
claimed by Mrs. Mary vidansky' W." sis.
whom the girls roomed, was W
charged after a hearing. Both 'e'S W
ned that he accommodated them ~
storing the bundle without kno~'''
that II contained stolen Goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Memorials in Churches

Berlin, April 11-Unless the gov
ernment issues a prohibition against
it, next Sunday will be observed by
general memorial services in all the
churches of Prussia for Augusta
Victoria. The National Association
Of German officers has called on all
of it's members to wear mourning
for four weeks "for our unforget-
able and well-beloved Kaiserin and
Queen, the memory of whom will
endure for all time
The German Nationalists have
cancelled all their festivities and di-
rected that expressions of sorrow shall
be given ito the queen who broke
her heart over the sorrow and dis
grace of her people"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Ex-Kaiserin Dies
fContinued from PAGE One)

had been called by DIR. Haesner. VINO
attended the former empress through
out her residence in Holland.
Last night the patient was only
semi-conscious. She was kept from
suffering by frequent hypodermic in
jections, but her breathing appeared
to become hourly more difficult. AT
s. o'clock this morning DR.. Haesner
assisted the attending nurse ana
Countess Keller, an old friend of the
empress to adjust the patients posi-
ton so that she might become more
comfortable.
As the day broke breathing became
still more difficult for the, patient and
her pulse grew weaker.
The ex-emperor stood at the bed
side with bent head as death came TO
his consort, and he remained in the
room for some time afterward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The Eden property on Main street
opposite the postoffice, consisting of
a house on the street and another
house in the rear which has been oc-
cupied for some years by Miss Edna
Springfield, has been sold by Alfred
Eden of Portland to c. Guy Hume,
who owns the block on the next lot,
which he bought several months ago
from c. w. Hussey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lancaster of
Corinna were overnight guests of
their uncle, S. A. Eldridge, and Mrs.
Eldridge at their home on Pleasant
Place. Mr.. and Mrs. Lancaster will
go to Augusta today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Deputy Sheriffs Dignam and Mar
den visited the place of Harry Mitch
ell on Front street, Monday and
found two quart bottles of liquor,
which they believed to be alcohol. He
was charged with illegal possession
and will have hearing before Judge
{. w. Atchley this afternoon at 2 o.
clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The Mothercraft department of the
Waterville Woman's Club will meet
Wednesday afternoon at 8 O'clock
with Mrs. James Barnes at her home
on Essex Road and Morrill, avenue
The subject will be 1.-The Value OF
Kindergarten"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mrs. Mabel Pyler of Pittsfield, who
has been visiting at the home of Mrs.
b. A. Spencer of Thayer Court left
Monday afternoon for Bangor to visit
friends there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The marriage returns at the city
clerks Office Monday showed the mar
rage Of Philip L. Veillieux and Mrs.
Florida Hamel, which occurred on
Sunday, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. FIR. Drolet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The travel and history department
of the Waterville Woman's Club will
meet with Mrs. E. r. Barton at hel
home. 142 College avenue. Those at
tending should leave the car at Wal.
nut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Rev. and Mrs. I. B. Mower returned
to their home on College Place Mon
day They had been to Ipswich, Mass.
where they We're called by the deatf,
OF relative of Mrs. Mower. DR.
Mower spoke on Sunday in North
Berwick and joined his wife Monday
for the return trip home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Max G. Cimbollek has bought the
house at 8 Greylock street recently
vacated by Walter I. Eaton. The
house was owned by William Drury,
who is living in the west with his
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Miss Julia Leahy and her sister,
Mrs. Frank Jgo, have gone to Port
land for few days stay, after which
Mrs. Igo will go to New Haven to
join her husband, who is employed
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. L. o. Tebbetts at her
home at 4S Burleigh street instead OF
at the Mabel Keyes Averill parlors
as at first announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mrs. Carrie Randall of Riverside,
who has been visiting at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur E. Ran
dali of this city, left Monday after
noon for her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Funeral services FOR James II
Sturtevant were held at the home or
Elm street Monday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Rev. c. A. Knickerbocker oGi.
ciating. The remains will be taker
to Hartland today for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The current events department of
the Woman's Club will meet at the
hooms Of the IWoman's Association a:
7.30 o'clock this evening. Each MEM
Der is asked to contribute a current
event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

A. E. Carey who has been with the
w. B. Arnold company for several
years, has leased the store on Silver
street, formerly occupied by the Nor
rison garage and has opened a plumb
ing and sheet metal working estab.
lishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Merton L. Delano
and small daughter of North Vasal-
boro, were in the city over Sunday
and visited with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. J. Delano Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Miss Myrtle Getchell has returned
to her duties as teacher in the Win
slow schools after several weeks ILL
ness at her home in China
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Funeral Tuesday

Wieringen, Holland, April LEX
Crown Prince Frederick William pre-
pared today to go to Doom awaiting
the arrival of the Dutch authorities
to accompany him
London, April 11-Funerai services
over the body of the late former EN-
press Augusta Victoria of Germany
will be held at the house of Doom
tomorrow, and will be attended by
only members of her family, says an
Amsterdam dispatch to the Central
News The remains will be taken to
Potsdam OH Wednesday and another
funeral service will be held there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Rev. John H Yates returned Mon
day afternoon from Portland, where
he preached at st. Luke's Episcopal
church on State street ON Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Harvey D. Eaton, who is i'll at his
home with typhoid fever. was report
ed Monday as improving but still con-
fined to his bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Billy Heal of Weston has been Wis
iting his father. Representative w.
A. Heal during the past week They
left for their home Monday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mrs. H. L. Hunton has returned to
her home in Oakland after visiting
here for a short time with Mr.. Hun
ton, who was attending Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mrs. c. A. Knickerbocker and her
daughter Constance, returned Mon
day from Paris. where they have been
visiting for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Officer Louis Rancourt covered the
beat of officer Paul Burgess on lower
Main street Monday afternoon, the lat
ter taking part of the afternoon off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Miss Bernice Powell has been
passing short time in West Wash
ington, where she visited friends and
relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mrs. L. N. williams returned Mon
day afternoon to her home at II
South Belfast avenue, after visiting
in Portland over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Miss Verna Curtis, who has been
employed at the State House during
Legislature, passed Sunday at her
home in Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The proprietor of the Blaisdell Au-
tomobile Co. Of Dexter, which has a
branch establishment here, was in the
city Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Hon. George E. Macomber has re-
turned from st, Petersburg, Fla.
where he has been passing several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

James Gatchell returned from Gar
diner, Monday, where he had been on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Guy Jackson of this city has been
in West Washington, being called
there by the sudden illness of his
mother, Mrs Elizabeth Jackson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

George Ames has returned to this
city after visiting at his home in
Jefferson. He is attending business
college here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mrs. Wilbur Holt of Clinton was
the guest of her son, Ray Holt, at
the D. K. E. fraternity house, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

left Monday afternoon for Boston to
spend a week or 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The sudden demand for popular edu-
cation in China is shown by the fact
that the school attendance in one prov
ince has increased 5000 per cent In I've
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

for South Norwalk, Conn.,, to visit her
parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Miss Florence M. Hale Of Augusta
was a business caller in the city on
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harold Mcnamara
of Bangor passed the day in the city,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mrs. Harry Goodwin went to Au
gusta, Monday, on a business trip.