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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
Helps Herself From
Employers Wardrobe
Pleads Guilty In Court

Mrs. Mary Davis wanted some
clothes. and she took them from the
home of Hyman Rosenthal, OF Ma
pie street. They belonged to his
Miss Rose kosenthal.
When Miss Rosenthai went II look
for a black silk skirt to wear. Tues
day evening, she found that it was
not to he found. Investigation show
ed that many other articles OF cloth
ing were missing 1t appeared that
the taker mad taken only the best,
leaving Miss RosenthaI what might
be termed the second choice, Miss
ROSenthal got search warrant and
with City Marshal Murray went to
40 Main street where Mrs. Davis
lives with her husband, a carpenter.
They searched. The last possible
hiding place was d trunk. to which
according to Mrs. Davis there was
no key. At last. the trunk was
opened. and there were the clothes
Miss Rosenthal wanted them for
her own use. and so she sworc out "a
warrant for Mrs. Davis arrest
chafging her with larceny of the fol-
lowing articles, to wit: One skirt
black silk; one crepe de chine che
mise: two camisoleS: one CroCheted
night gown; one embroidered ditto;
on shirt waist.
At the trial Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Davis, who is employed as
housekeeper for the Rosenthals and
so has access to the closets. pleaded
guilty. Judge Letourneau pronoun-
ced a fine of SO and costs Of $1l.94
fine to he RENTED on payment Of
costs. or the defendant to serve 80
daAs in Jail in default of payment of
costs The defendant paid. ENami-
nations showed that some of the
clothes had already been rcmodeIled
for her use,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
Governor Morgan
Asks for Il. S. Troops

Washington. Aug. 25-Renewal of
disorders in the West Virginia coal
fields resulted today in an appeal
from Governor Morgan for the air of
1000 federal troops and in a decision
bv the Senate investigation commit
tee TO resume its inquiry into condi-
tions in the coal regions September
10 at Williamson.
- Receipt of the West Virginia gov
errors request at the War depart
ment was followed by orders from
Acting Secretary Wainwright to
Brigadier General George w. Read,
commander of the Fifth Corps area,
Fort benjamin Harrison. Indiana, to
hold troops availablS for quick dis
patch to the region of trouble. and
in the sending of Brigadier General
II. H. Bandholtz. former provost
marshal general of the American
F.xpeditionary Forces and noW- com
mander of the Washington. ID. G.
district. and Lieutenant Colonel
Stanley H. Ford to Charleston. The
two officers were instructed to make
survey of the situation and on
their report to the department will
depend the recommendation to be
made to President Harding.
Governor Morgan in his appeal
suggested that the federal FORCES be
composed of strong machine gun de-
tachments, signal corps troops with
radio outfits and some one pound
.ers. and that they detrain at st. Al
bans. and Marmet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

THE KENNEBEC HOUSING CORPORATION an
that its houses located upon its property on up
per College avenue will be opened to the public next
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 31ST. 1t is
hoped that many will take advantage Of this opportunity
to make inspection of these houses and grounds.
Watervlle sadly needs more houses and especially
of the six and modern type such the Ken
nebec Housing Corporation has just completed. These
houses thoroughly modern in respect are built
of first class material and exceedingly attractive
They also located in of the most desirable resid
districts of the city, being far enough from the bus
mess section to insure the best and abundance OF
yet enough to the downtown district to reach
il quickly and conveniently by trolley.
These fine modern houses to be sold at unusually
attractive prices much Of the material was purchas
ed at bargain figures and they erected originally
to fill the great shortage of homes in the city, rather than
with the idea of making big profits.
An especially interesting feature of this public opening
will be fully furnished house showing just how these
homes will appear when they inhabited Everybody
will want to go through this furnished house. for its at
Effectiveness will appeal to all.
This property may be reached by the Fairfield trolley
which stop at Broadway only very short distance
from the property Anyone desiring to inspect these
houses next Wednesday afternoon may call up the Man
ager of the Housing Corporation, Mr. c. E. Libby who
will arrange to take them up and back in automobile
want TO these comfortable and attractive houses All
invited to visit this property next Wednesday after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
PEACE PACT
CONTINUED from Page One)

standing the fact that such treaty
has not been ratified by the United
States
Article II. says the United States
will not be bound by the provisions
of part one of the treaty of Versailles,
nor any provision Of that treaty re-
lating TO the League of Nations
clauses and neither by any measure
Of the league or its council or assem-
bly,, without giving expression there
TO. 1t says furthermore that while
the United States is entitled to par
tcipate in the reparations commits
sion or any other commission set up
as the basis of the treaty of Versal-
les, the United States is not obliged
to do this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
Plan Big Funeral
Continued from Panc OneN

AS the dirigibIc was still British
property. not having vet been turn
ed over TO the American authorities
all Investigations of the calamity will
be supervised by the British air
Foremost among the expressions
OF confidence over the disaster was
ono from King George. His Males
". te!egraphing from BaImoral to
AR Marsha Trechard at the Air
Ministry. said;
i am shocked and grieved to
near of the terrible disaster which
has befallen airship IRIS (Thc
British number Of tho big dirigihlc) .
resulting in the loss of many vaIu-
abi" lives of Americans and British.
with the relatives of whom | sympa-
'hIze shall anxiously await fur
ther information
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
Only American to
Survive Tells Story

HowdeT. Eng, Aug. 2J-(By tho
Associated Press Norman Walker.
sole American survivor of the wreck
ed airship IR-2. today gave the As
socl@ed Press the first circumstan-
| IA account of the disaster which
, late yesterday wiped out the great
supcr-dirigible and every American
member of the crew on board except
himself
Walker was seen at the Howden air
drome, near Hull where he has just
been brought after the terrible expe-
rience through which he passed UNI
scathed, He comes from Commerce,
Texas and was a rigger on the fated
airship. He is of~boyish appearance.
20 years old, and Of wiry build
which carried him through the ordeal
almost without scratch
! After describing the speed trial.
which he said went without a hitch"
Walker said:
! "A test of the ships control then
began. was at the lower rudder,
proceeding back TO the tail. and had
just reached the cockpit when there
was a tremendous crash The girders
amidships broke and the ship split in
| halves.
! Both the tail and the nose imme-
! diately pointed downward and the
! halves started TO descend toward the
Humber.
II certainly cannot describe my
sensation. but thought my time had
come.
II made a rush for the tail to get
parachute, but l found two of my
English comrades. Harry Bateman
and Waiter Potter, ~erc already there.
! / knew there was only one chute there
/ for the three of us. Bateman had the
chute and jumped, hut it fouled and
| ne hung to the tail of the dirigible
J Both Potter and ! started TO run
forward for other parachutes bat Just
as cot in the keel there came an ex-
plosfon of either q petrol tank or n.y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
GIRL ATTEMPTS
SUICIDE, POLICE
HOLD SUITOR

Miss Helen Cunning. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cunning, .
Autumn street attempted suicide 10y
taking bi-ch,oride OF mercury late
Thursday night. in the pines by the
Messalonskee stream. Stephen Datsi
d suItor whom her parents objected
to, learned OF her intent from a note
which she mad LETT in his room, and
told the polio" who found the girl
"nd rushed her to the hospital
whcr" She is il q Very SC rious con
ditior.
patsi Is being held in the city
lookup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
Games Ames Reunion In East Vas
salboro

The annual reunion of The Maine
branch Of the Eames- AmeS family of
North america was held at the Gr&ng"
hall IN Fast asSalboro. The day
was passed in social manner thor"
heing a good attendance. y baked
bean and picnic dinner was served at
noon aud was followed by a business
session. The following officers were
elected for next year: Isaac Ames of
Fairfield president; Fremont Home
stead Of Auburn. vice president; Miss
l.hio Nyc Of Skowhegan, secretary;
Mrs, Olive Randall of East Nassal-
horo. treasurer. 1t was voted TO hold
the nnxt reunion August -. 1922. at
tho Grange hall in East Nassa lboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

In honor of DR.. J. Frederick HIS
long time of service and upright life
in WaterVille. Or Frederick c. Thayer
rendered him banquet at the Elm
wood Hotel Thursday evening. Thirty
guests were present and the six who
were unable TO come telcgraphed
their congratulations. DR. Thayer
YVES ne postmaster, and the prin-
cipal speakers were Carroll Perkins
George Vosc. Dr. William c. Mason of,
Bangor, and Ur. Hill. Their remarks
were al! in Il vein complimentary to
Or. Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Ihe journal has received from
George c. Clarke, secretary OF the An.
gusta Chamber of Commerce. a COW,
of the student publication of the su,
mer School of Community Leaderss,,
at Madison. Wis, which he is at,s,s
ing. The sheet is little mimloer,n,
ed newspaper called Good Nor,
ing" II is illustrated with cartoons
has its own sporting page features
section, n'everything. 1t is sr.t
with interesting notes of the doir,v
of the school. programs of comjns
event, and matters of interest to thoss
attending the conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
OAKLAND

HOMIE Charles Barney and Guy
YORK were recent callers at Nor
ridgeWock.
Mir. and Mrs, Carlton Rickett OF
Portland have moved here. where
they plan To make their home for Il
time.
Gregory Grimond, who has been
seriously i'll for a long time, is not
reported amy better.
l.. W, York ami Andrew Reed of
last Friday.
Roy Cannon ami VIII Sturtevant
OF Oakland Heights were callers in
the place this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
FAIRFIELD
Rriges-L am bert

4 wedding Of mitch interest to
Fairfield people was solemniZed
Wednesday evening at the ConGrega-
tlonal parsonage on LeaNitt street,
Skowhegan when Mrs Bessie Ten
hty Lambert of Skowhegan and Will
liam +. Briggs Of Fairfield were
quietly married by Rev. George lor-
ing ThurIow, pastor Of the Federated
church. The bride wore Il gown of
taupe c4lorcd satin. The couple left
immediately for a coast trip after
which they Will reside on Newhall
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
MUNICIPAL COURT

Aggie Daggett, so, OF Togus. Was
arrested and brought before Judge
Cony Thursday on complaint OF her
son, Joseph Girard, who preferred
charges of wanton behavior. She
pleaded not guilty, but Judge Cow
deemed otherwise and imposed =
sentence of 80 days in Jail which
was suspended on her promise to be.
have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
PRIZE CONTEST

The kennebec Housing Corporation OF Watervlle an
prize contest begin Monday, August %, and
to continue through Wednesday August 81 1921. THREE
PRIZES-TWENTY. TEN AND FIVE DOILARS-wil
be awarded the persons who write the best articles
swering the following questions
n purpose kenne
organized?
nd O.
Gated?
by
poraon?
them been
sale?
osSshese
H.
description of property and
the of sale Of
VIII Housing Corporation to people
financing the purchases Of it's houses?
II. that description is
Why purchase good invest
This contest to excepting officers and d.
recors of the Kennebec Housing Corporation and their
families
All articles should be sent to the Chamber of Com.
merce. Watervlle.
board of three judges to be announced later will de-
eide upon the winners.
To make arrangements for visit the property call
the Chamber of Commerce, 720, Mr. c. Everett Libby
975-M.
Remember the contest closes August 81
at once. aus2ad5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Charles NJ, Starbird Of Danville, a
member of the debating team which
Bates college sent TO argue with OK
ford university last spring, was d
visitor in the city Thursday. on bust
ness connected with the Democratic
State committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mr.. I'll. w Crummett ard children.
Leslie and Muritta. of Palmyra. walk
cd into CITY Marshal Murra3 : Office
Thursday afternoon, black from head
{" foot. covered with 4 mixture Of
oil. mud ara water which they claim
I'd was th;oun over them from tn"
wiccls nr the Standard 81! 20 truck
on Nam street They entered a'c"m-
plant against the company, seeking
ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

City Auditor Weston Lewis ;.
turned Thursday from a vacation 4,
Ave days. which he passed with M.
Lewis and aunt. Mary j. Cralke =.
his farm in WhitefieId. on which h.
Is having building alterations maa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

MISS Mae Hodgert OF 12S DunneI,
avenue, Pawtucket. r. l.. and Miss
Sadie Y. Edwards. 20 Elm street
Pawtucket. were among the visitors
registered Thursday at the Litbgow
library
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Horace Colburn OF School street
accompanied by his sister-in-law
Mrs A. f. Folsom. motored to Wal.
doooro Thursday. bringing Mrs. Fol-
SONS aunt, Mrs. Bssha Tibbetts. home
with them on their return trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Prof. Rufus NJ. Jones of Havs,
ford college. Haverford, Penn, wa,
a caller Thursday on Mayor Sanfoss
l.. Fogg. Mr.. Jones has Just >.
turned to Maine from washinvto,
ID. c., where he has been in confs,
ence with Secretary of Commers.
Herbert Hoover. Prof. Jones is pas.
ing a vacation at his old home ;,
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Davis and
MI. and Mrs N. G. Bailey left
Thursday for Ripogenus and The
west Branch of the Penobscot river
Iof camping and fishing trip OF
TWO weeks duration. During their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Frank Lockwood and Miss May Ma
son Of Washington, ID. C.. who have
been guests of DR.. and Mrs. E. p.
FISH left Thursday by auto for their
homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Lionel Rodcrick, Adolphe Biiodeau,
Lionel vachon, Charles Levesque,
Field Brochure and Adireu Maheu left
Thursday afternoon for Suffen. y. Y.
to enter Mount Emyard seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. John McCarn and
children of Rosiindale, Mass, return
ed % their home Thursday afternoon
after having been guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Feed McCarn of Harold street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

street Commissioner Jefferson
Longtellow announced THURSDAY
that the strip OF new gravel road on
the MI. Vernon highway. connectiny
with the Bond Brook road. u,..
practically completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Charles A. Flood. of Patterson, N.
j.. is the guest of relatives IN TINS
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Elmer L. t"Spike'D Williams cap
tain of the 1922 baseball team at Col
by, of Brewer, is the guest of friends
/, town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

MIS-. Emma r. Howe of the com
posing room of the vickery & Hin
Pubiishing Co is absent from her du-
ties on account of an infection Of the
eye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

w. S. Heath Circle, Ladies Of the D.
q. r.. will not meet with Miss Fanny
Morrison this afternoon, owing to
case of scarlet fever in the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Dr' ana Mrs. c. l.. Wakefield have
received word that their son. Lieu
tenant NJ II. Wakefield. has been as
signed. to the 18th Division. Field
Artillery, at San Antonio. Texas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mrs. Frank Carpenter and daugh-
ter, Marion. Of Cleveland. Ohio, were
guests Thursday of Mrs. ID. w.
Ward, Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

p. M.Neal went to Boston for Few
GAYS business trip Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mrs. Marietta G. Deebap IF U.ab
ingtoh' D. 9. is the guest of her
mother, Mrs. j. A. Deehan Of III state
street called to the city by the lat
ters illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

MISS Anna May Hansen of Pitts
ours' "a. is the guest OF her grand
mother, Mrs. NJ. A. Hopkins Of this
city, for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mrs. Elizabeth Dragon of New York
city IS the guest of Mrs. J. E. Deehan.
i'll state street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mr. ana Mrf Frank Grimes return
Cd Thursday to their home in this
cit: after a four weeks vacation III
Franklin and Boston. Mass, and IN
Nashua. y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

NJ. and Mrs. II. l.. Randall OF
,.,oc<Iirn. Mass. are guests of rela
livo>. N this city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

IL. z. Carl OF Bingham was bust
less visitor IN the city THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

trip, they plan to make the ton 4,
Mt. Katahdin, going via the Ws,,
Branch and Hunts trail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Dr William {. Mason Of Bangor is
The guest Of Dr.. FREDERICK {. mayer
tor a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mrs. Ruth A. Jordan of East po-
land is the guest of friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

c. ]. Higgins of Augusta was bus
mess visitor in the city, THURSDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mr. ana Mrs. Fred Best "Jr." re-
turned Tuesday to their home in Nor
foik Va. after visit with MIR. Best,s
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Fred c. Best
at their home in thi scity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Foster l.. Higgins of Boston was a
business visitor in Augusta Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

John ]. Ryan Jr. of Augusta was
BUSINESS visitor in this city Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mrs. Arthur W. Locke Of North
or.pton. Mass. is the guest az MISS
Mary !. AIlcn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Miss Blanche Dulac went to Bangor
Thursday, TO attend the Bangor fair'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26


The United States today leads the
world as the greatest manufacturer
OF SILK. with the center of the indus
try located in Paterson. u ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

MIS- Fred Cvr and daughter Gladys
left Thursday afternoon for Boston
and >cW York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mrs. John TAYLOR of Albion passed
Thursday in this city, tn" guest 81
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Mrs. Josephine Wilson Of Nassal-
boro passed Thursday with Mrs. Hen
w Nurden at her summer home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Rnbcrt stone Of Lincoln is bus
mess visitor in the city or .e"
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26


Mrs Josephine Wilson Of Nassal-
boro passed Thursday with Mrs. Hem
~ Murden at her summer home.
Robert stone Of Lincoln is \ bus
mess visitor in the city for lew
DAYS
Richard Breen of Lcwiston,s former
Coburn football star. was tho guest
Of friends in this city. Thursday.
Dr, and Mrs. 7. +; Bunker and fam
Nv returned from short stay at
Owls Head Thursday.
George Verrill of the Massachusetts
Reach camps was a business visitor
in the city, Thursday.
Mrs Arthur Cloutier who has been
the guest If relatives in this city for
n short time left Thursday for her
home in Bath.
Mrs. 4. c. Goodrich, of Woodfords.
who has hecn the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs r. y Lovejoy, left for her home.
Thursday.
Mrs f. 8 Rideout went to Bangor
Wednesday to visit and later will visit
in Watervile, where she has rela =
tives -PresquG Isle Letter, Bangor
News.
Clarence Richard Johnson. formerly
associate professor of romance Ian
g,lages at Colby College, sails from
New ork Saturday, on his return to
Consta ntinoplc. where he will head
the department of sociology at Robert
College Professor Johnson. who IS
well known in Waterville. where he
lived for several years, has passed the
larger part of his vacation in this
state Last wear. Professor Johnson
was the director of the economic and
social survey Of ronSta ntinOple which
was known as the Pathfinder survey.
Those connected with this work went
in full detail into all departments of
life in Constantinople. with the end in
view that all Christian workers who
are connected with Turkish work
might know all possible things about
their sphere of action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-26

Richard Breen of Lcwiston,s former
Coburn football star. was the guest
of friends in this city. Thursday.