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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Councilmen Dreamer. Hilton and
Mason.
Printing Gedney and
Weeks; Councilmen Knowles, Lahaye
and Kinsman.
Schools Aldermen Weeks and
Howes; Councilmen Leavitt, Mason
and Patterson.
Street Lights-Aldermen Williams
and Cote: Councilman Douglass,
Leavitt and Dreamer.
Salaries and Fees-Aldermen Withee
and Cote; Councilmen Burr. Hussty
and Hilton.
Special Committee on Traftic--Alder-
men Gedney and Williams; Council
men Chase. Knowles and Burr.
Special Committee on State Aid
Aldermen Howes. Williams and Withee.
Observation-Disclosures White and Ged-
ney.
Business Transacted
The joint convention was then dis
solved and the two branches met in
their respective rooms for the transac-
ton of business. Order introduced
by Alderman White was passed. pro-
viding that the rules governing the
mayor and board of aldermen for the
years 1880 be adopted as the rules
for the years 1922. Orders were
passed in concurrence that the meet
ings of the two boards for the years
1921-22 be held on the third Monday
of each month at $50 =. NJ. The city
clerk was directed to prepare rosters
of the members of the joint standing
committees and was authorized to
procure stationery for the aldermen
and councilmen.
The following order introduced by
Alderman White was passed in con-
currence and was approved by the
mayor:
Ordered, That for the purpose of
procuring a temporary loan or loans
for the use of the city, the city treas
urer be and he hereby is authorized
to borrow from time to time. with the
approval of the mayor during the pres
ent municipal year beginning Janu-
AIRY 8, 1921, sum or sums not eA-
ceedins at any time outs landing $780,
600. for paying Indebtedness of the
city. due or to become due, during said
present municipal year on temporary
loans, in anticipation of til, taxes OF
said current municipal year, and to
Continued on Page 5-Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
FARM BUREAU NOTES

Miss Helen Clark. county demon
strator of the Kennebec Farm Blu
reau. returned Monday morning to
her labors after passing Christmas
and New Years at her home in Nor
walk, Conn.
The New England Holstein Fresian
Breeders association will meet on
"Wednesday next. 10 A. NJ. at the
State House in Boston. The Maine
men to a great extent are very much
interested in this branch of live stock
and the Pine Tree State will be well
represented there at that meeting.
An all-day meeting of the mems
and the women's branches of the
Litchfield Farm Bureau will be held
this Tuesday. County Agent Clar-
ence A. Day and Miss Clark, county
demonstrated will have charge Of the
meeting. 1t will be a community
planning session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
MAYOR F0GG AND new CITY
FATHERS TAKE OATH OFFICE
LIST OF APPOINTMENTS

Tne inauguration of Augustus new
city government took place Monday
forenoon at City hall. and after the
brief ceremony the city council i'm
mediately started upon it's work,
completing large amount of BUSH
ness In a short space of time. At the
close of short session in which the
outgoing city council referred all UNI
finished business to the new council,
a joint convention of the board of
aldermen alder and common council was
Mayor Sanford L. Fogg took his
oath of Office, and the members. Of
the board of aldermen and common
council were sworn in by City Clerk
Arthur Tiffin. The committee of
three which was appointed to wait
on the mayor and escort him to his
chair was composed Of Aldermen
Williams and Randall and Council
man Kinsman. Prayer was offered
by Rev. Paul S. Phalan.
The two branches of the govern
ment met in their respective rooms
for organization. John c. Howes
was elected president of the board of
aldermen. Roland Scribner was
elected president of the common
council and William E. Cross, clerk.
Following the usual custom, the
gavel was presented to the retiring
president of the common council,
John c. Howes. a joint convention
was then called.
Mayor Fogg tlren delivered his in
augural address. which was received
with hearty applause. In his ad,
dress, Mayor Fogg referred to the
work Of each of the city departments.
with valuable suggestions, and in
conclusion he pointed out that team
work" will insure a clean, progressive
and businesslike administration. He
pledged his best endeavor and hearty
-oparatinr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
C. E. Downing Purchases
Anna A. Potter House

The Anna A. Potter house on State
street, at the corner Of Green, has
been purchased by Charles f. Down
ing, who, it is understood, will occupy
it as his home in two years or so,
renting it in the meantime. Miss
Potter died year or so ago at a very
advanced age. She was a descendant
of Edward Tying. one of the four
original proprietors of the Kennebec
Patent, of George Cleeves, the first
settler of Portland and of John Fox
who wrote the Book of Martyrs"
Her brother, John Potter. q con-
gresham from Wisconsin, was chal-
lenged in 1860 to duel with bowie
knifes by Roger A. Pryor, but the
challenger withdrew at the last mo-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
Augusta Rotary Will
Observe Ladies' Night
At Friday Meeting

An especially attractive program
has been arranged for the annual
Ladies' Night of the Augusta. Rotary
Club, which will be observed on Fri
day evening, Jan. :, at the Augusta
House. The meeting will commence
at o'clock sharp IN order that the
entire program may be carried out.
There will be a speaker who will be
Announced later, and many other
features, including plenty of music
and fun. have been arranged for by
the entertainment committee in
charge. which consists of Fred Bel
yea, chairman, George Appleby, Har-
rison Woodman, Charles E. Downing
and DR.. Myron E. Maddocks. This
will be the first meeting of Augusta
Rotary for the year and it promises
to most enjoyable event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
Slight Fire at
Big State Garage

Flying sparks from the boiler
which heats the new State garage at
the end Of Capital street, caused a
slight fire in the woodwork supports
of the concrete flooring, Monday fore
noon. The fire department was called,
The concrete is covered with straw
and tarred paper to keep it from
freezing and the sparks ignited the
woodwork which supports the COW
ering. The alarm was rung in from
Box No. 81. c0ner of Capital and
Sewall streets at 9.21 A. NJ. The all
out signal was blown at 9.39 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
Mayors inaugural Address

We have been chosen by the voters
of this city to manage Municipal af-
fairs for the next two years and they
have right to expect, nay to insist
that we shall conduct city business
in an economical and business like
manner By accepting the various
offices to which we have been elected,
we have assumed full responsibility
for our every act. That responsible
ity is ours and ours alone. we can
not shirk it, and we cannot transfer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

1t looked pretty dangerous fer q
young horse hitched to low sleigh
early Monday forenoon when the horse
became frightened by coal-laden au-
tomobile truck. The horse was stand
ing facing the north in front 0f Web
Der & Hewett's store on Water street
and started to run as the truck round
cd up around the corner from the
wharf. The animal attempted to get
away from the dreadful noise coming.
but he became wedged between an
electric car and o delivery cart of the
grocery concern and could go no far
Their. 2 fter the trolley car had passed
the horse was untangled and held
while the truck continued also on it's
journey. The only damage was a
broken bit strap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

ards have been received in the
WY among The members of the Ma
'oi'lc fraternity announcing the en-
."pi'hcation of the Masonic degree
s!'uef special dispcnsation from the
SS'afd Master, Hon. Emery o. Beane,
s'puty collector of u. S. Revenue, of
aus 'S city, at Readficld on Friday
-s..en4hS, January It'll. In connection
" "'H This unusual event. it will be
D some interest to know that Mr..
aeane viii represent the fourth gem
s asaoh of his family, who have be-
s,,' members of the lodge at Read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

There will be rehearsal Of the
endmen of the Legion Minstrel
troupe in American Legion hall at 8
o'clock this Tuesday afternoon
Every endman is urged to be present
at the above time. Prof Ludger
Vermette, who is instructing them
in their songs, will be at the hall to
direct the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Miss 4. Longley has returned to
her hon. Clinton from ;ais city.
where ehc has been visiting for i few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Miss Maui Michaud. who is at the
training school for nurses at the
state hospital. passed the New Years
holiday at her home at Rumford. She
was accompanied by Miss Agatha,
Plant. clerk at the D. w. Adams Co.
store, who was Miss Michauds guest
for few days. They returned Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

& Miss Gladys Wright was here satur-
%E calling on friends. She is teach
VI IN the LeWiston-Auburn graded
y. I,n .1 and f9gmerly taught school IN
i''lo%el. she has many friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
Tuesday, January a, 1921.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. i. G.. Pooler has returned from
where she was visiting rela-
lives for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

NJ @ur Mrs. Wellington Bond, who
nave been passing several days IN the
city with friends and relatives. re-
turned Sunday to their home in Win
lNlop, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Cort". i. Smith, president Of the
Maine Federation of Labor, who re-
sides ia WatervilIe. was a business
caller Monday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Loring Strickland has returned to
Clinton after a short visit in the city
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Miss Lena Gregoire, employed in
Portland. returned Sunday afternoon
to her work after passing few days
in the city visiting her mother, Mrs.
Gregoire. at the home of Mrs. Cora
Brown on Cony street. Miss Gregoire
was formerly employed at the Day
light store. She is now employed by
a wholesale jewelry concern and likes
her worl; very much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Miss Mabel Lynn of Portland will
leave today for st. Petersburg. Fla.
where she expects to remain for the
winter. Miss Lynn has many friends
in this city Mho are delighted with
her good fortune for a pleasant trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

b Miss Carolyn Ilackctt has been pass
ing several days at her home in Read
Hr'd and has returned TO this city to
, ,.,s. Ter work at tv Good VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

The Good win shirt factory resumed
opera; ons Monday morning after Il
week suspension of work. The full
crew was at work Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Roland Jones has returned to his
employment in this city after visiting
over Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. r. Jones in WaterviiIe.
He is employed with the State High
way department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Lee Jersey returned Monday morn
Ing TO Skowhegan. where he is en-
ployed, after passing Sunday at his
home i'll this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Mrs. Bertha Fox of 176 State
street is confined to her home with
bronchitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Th3Las Leonard has returned from
Providence, r. J.. where he passed the
holidays at his home. Mr.. Leonard is
county secretary of boys work for
fshe Y. NJ, G. \.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Mss Katherine galway has return
tl /" her home in Winslow after pass
n's few days in the city as the guest
vi relatives. d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Carroll w. Robinson passed Satur-
day in the city calling on business
friends. lie is from Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

The funeral Services for the late
freeman y. Chase viii be held at
80 Wednesday, morning at % Oak
Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Milton E. Aldrich returned Mon
day to his duties at the Augusta
Flower shop after an absence OF
several days. due to illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Rev. i. II. Clarke of this city was
in Oakland over Sunday, where he was
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs ii. II.
Hatfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Mies Inez Russell. a clerk at the
Adams store, is confined to her home
IN Gruv. rect by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Lunt returned
Monday from O short visit with rela-
tives at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04
LOCAL NOTICE

, '~lo Service. Z pass. Closed car.
H. Sylvester. Tel. SG3-M.
ov16eod1mo*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

Paul Simpson of the city highway
department left Monday for a short
business trip to Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

E. A. Leeman is confined to his
home at Is West Crescent street with
an attack of bronchitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

One of the Three Famous Artists at City
Hall Tonight-Most Notable Musical
Offering Central Maine Has Had This
. Season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

ca' a,.ce Tuesday night, Music hall,
'uiher 4 jan4d4t
The herald., 1921-05-12
SAYS CREDIT DUE TO
OTHERS
OLSEN SAYS FERRiBOAT CAR
TAIN WAS HERO SUNDAY.

The following clipping was TAKEN
from yesterdays Item:
Credit didn't go where credit was
due in the published accounts OF the
saving of the lives of three boys whose
skiff had capsized in the river SUNDAY
afternoon. according to a letter TO the
Item from John P. Olsen, Seamen S
Union hall.
Olsen writes that the chief onlcer
of the steamer Lake Grama, Ben u.
Anderson. did not save the boys, as
reported. He says the skiff in when
i've boys were rowing was capslzed by
the stern of the ferry boat. One BOY
was swimming for the shore when o
sailor named Christensen got a SIKH
and with a piece of board padded out
to the boy and got him aboard. Then,
saws Olsen, two of the boys were
picked up by the ferry boat, and res
ident of Algiers picked up another boy
about SO feet astern Of the Lake
Grama and then got the other boy
who was hanging onto a lifebuoy
thrown to him by one of the crew OF
the Lake Grama Olsen writes that
the captain of the Algiers ferry boat
deserves great credit for his GOODNESS
under the circumstances.
The herald., 1921-05-12

Yupon Realty Co. to Suburban b.
G. L. Assn, portion, Whitney, Slidell
Opelousas and LeBoeuf, 5000 casn'
LOOMS.
Hector B. Perron to Suburban D.
& l.. Assn, lot, same square, Ssoo
cash.-Loomis.
Purchaser to Albert N. Robelot
portion and lot, same square, S4oOO
terms.-Loomis.
Succn. Mrs. Henry Cross to Julian
]. Barroul, lot, Pacific, Behrman, La
marque, Numa and Socrates; sou
cash. Hennessey.
Olivier Land G Impt. Co. to sam
uel ]. Crawford, lots, Elmira, New
ton and Diana, s205 cash.-Gautier
Benjamin w. Borne to Nor NJ
Tate, lot, Olivier, Verret, Eliza ane
Eyelina, $1,000 cash.-Hennessey.
Olivier Land & Impt. Co. to Harold
V. Sutherland, lots, Behrman, SO
crates, Numa and Ptolemy, $75'
cash.-Puig.
Mrs. Bertha NJ. Lucien to j. Al
bert Guillot option to purchas'
property, corner Alix and Verret SITS
for s95OO.00.
The herald., 1921-05-12
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Crescent Lodge, No. 3, X. OF p
had a fine meeting on Friday May
9Th. at which the new laws as adopted
by the Supreme Lodge was read 10
be effective July /, 1921, in all SUD-
ordinate lodges. Doing away Win
the rituals will make the officers
brush I'D a little if they desire to
fill their serveral stations after July
l. 1921. To the old timers this is
something of an innovation, but in
the end it will add to the beauty
and impressiveness in comforting the
ranks on candidates and have a far
better effect than if read from
book.
Bro. A. j. Amuedo was given
hearty welcome as he entered our
Castle hall, having just returned
home from a very lengthy sea voyage
of more than four months duration.
Under the heads of the Good of
the Order" in which he depicted
scenes and incidents as he visited
, the various cities in Africa, Greece,
Italy and Spain, his description or
Athens, and the wonderful monu-
ments and buildings of ancient
Greece, was listened to with rapt at
tention, and furnished much FOOD rv.
thought.
Bro. Geo. Wright made splendid
talk and invited Crescent No. 8 to
Virginia Lodge No. 1876 on next Mon
day night, when the rank of knight
will be conferred on three candidates
in the amplified form. Every Pyth-
ian should be there and witness the
good work our senate team can do.
During the session is was brought
to our attention that the ever-chari-
table ladies of Algiers, headed by
that indefatigable worker in every
good and worthy cause, Mrs. ]. E.
Huckins. contemplated giving an en-
tertainment on Saturday, May 81, in
the Pythian Hall, for the benefit OF
Justin Hotard, his wife and four
children, who lost their home and be-
longings by fire recently. We car
assure the ladies that the combined
efforts of Crescent and Virginia mem.
bers will do everything in theil
power to make this entertainment q
brilliant success, and would call or
The herald., 1921-05-12

Friday-pa says he dussent never
want to grow old. he likes to stay up
& out late of mites like he done when
he was a yung fellow & tonite have
ben setting up with ma waiting for
him. ma was afrade to set up alone &
| was afdade to go to bed. finely when
he did cum home she balled her eyes
out pritty near then she balled pa out.
about hr.
Saturday-went to the pitcher show
with pa. he sed Mr. Xix must be down
sick agen as he seen mrs. Xix had to
cum to the show alone to mite.
Sunday-ma sed she wandered why
congress dussent make law to check
emigration into this nation & pa said
they had made a good vile ago. She
sed What law was that & he replyed &
answered the Velsted Ack
Monday-Ted & me had a argument
& had to have are teacher to settle
it today. But | was rite asgenrelly.
But it was hard to convince him that
people witch Gums from Maine is not
called maniacks.
The herald., 1921-05-12

- AKING ribbons out Of the fashion
i world would be like taking how-
ers out Of spring. for they have come
to play an essential part in all the
apparel Of women and children. They
have progressed from the field Of dress
accessories to that Of dress trimmings
and are now very often included In the
composition Of garments.
Shopping bags and girdles still &C.
count for the majority Of sales In the
ribbon departments Of the shops. Lin
gerfe ribbons and bows also. add much
to the increasing volume Of business
done at the ribbon counters; ribbon
flowers, hair bows and innumerable
furnishings and accessories make a
continual demand, 90 that the story
Of ribbons IL long one-with no end.
The two most important items In the
displays, bags and girdles, are repre-
scented by a few selections pictured
here as a suggestion Of the endless
variety of ways In which ribbons are
used for these accessories. The girdle
Of narrow ribbon at the left Of the
group IL made Of plain, heavy faille
ribbon, bordered with a narrow picot-
edged ribbon In contrasting color.
Hibbon eounces are posed On the CIR.
The herald., 1921-05-12
The Savior In Profane History.

Among the historical references to
Jesus Christ which are undisputed Is
that made by Tacitus, the Roman his
torian, who on speaking of the Chris
tians said, "The originator Of that
name had been executed in the reign
Of Tiberius by order of the admins
traitor, Pontius PLATE" This may be
found in the Annals of Terevat. Ref
erence TO Christ is also made In the
Antiquities of Josephus," a Jewish his
torian, who was contemporary with
Christ, but this passage is declared by
some to be a forgery.
The herald., 1921-05-12
GILKY SWIPES

and packed by EngluId's Tea &
Coffee Emporium. whose large roast
ing plant is located at 414-416 South
Rampant street, this business having
been established in 1880. Your
favorite grocer can supply you with
Englund's Coffee and the "guaran'
tee satisfaction or money back" Of
fer under which it islsold proves that
Englunds Tea & Coffee Emporium
stands back of its product. Ten
bags returned to yeur grocer entities
you to one pound bag free. Coffee
drinkers are assured of purity and
quality in Englunds Coffee, and the
price is consistent with the lower
prices prevailing on today's food
market Ask your grocer to include
Englund's Coffee in your next order.
The herald., 1921-05-12
OFFERS MODERN SERVICE

The leading automobile sccszr
establishment along automibIle M
on st. Charles street IL that d i +
A. Christenberry, located at ~ NJ
Charles. This firm is prepared n,
serve customers with everything II
the auto accessories line, oti.ru \
complete service, and insurins mi
ity goods and satisfactory dearrn
There will be found automobile \,
plies, Ajax, Firestone, Fisk, Urhs
States and Diamond tires, sa|
greases, and a modern vul0rhn
department. This firm sells and nj
distributing dealers for the Suvs
Theft Proof Auto Lock, a lock vu|
your car that is approved By tt|
Underwriters Laboratories, and d.
fers Is per cent reduction IN ID
insurance. The Simplex Is fl
ahead of other locking devices d
autos. 1t is attached to the stesds
post without any change in origin
construction and can be locked N
unlocked in a seconds time rt
from the drivers seat. It kM
necessary to have steering vhstl }
any particular position, and the ei
is self-adjusting. You simply tx
the lever, turn the key and step '
of the car. The moment joy-nds
or a thief turns the wheel the .
snaps into place and the front Ehts
are locked in one position. and WI
wheels thus locked the car Cannot =
driven, pushed. coasted nor tow
but a few feet before 1t runs into y
curb. This device is easily attseix
and does not violate city ordinasz
inasmuch as it is possible % new
the car a reasonable distance II ~
of fire.