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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-11-03
THE VERDICT.

We, the jury, find the defendant.
julius Bloxdorf, guilty of unlaw-
fully selling to E. T. Birmingham
Intoxicating liquor for beverage
purposes as charged.
(Signed)
Ida Martin, Foreman.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-11-03
LARRY GORDON
SECOND CASE ON
Trial of Gordon Begins on
One of Two Indictments
Against Him.
NAME TWELVE COUNTS
Eleven Counts Charge Liquor
Violations; Twelfth Malfeas-
ance as Deputy Sheriff.
BULLETIN.

The jury for the trial of Harry
Gordon was selected just after
three o'clock this afternoon. The
list includes four women, Eliza
beth Kaufman, Mary Moore, Caro-
line BarrOws and Flora Westlake.
The first three named were on the
panel which heard the BloxdOrf
case. The hearing of evidence
in the Gordon case started just
after three o'clock.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-11-03
Call Sir James Craig
for London Parley
nv Associated Press Leased Wirel


London, Eng. = Negotiations rela-
tive to peace in Ireland have prog
ressed to point which makes neces-
saly the presence in London of Sir
James Craig, premier of Ulster, it was
declared today. Political correspond
ents today centered their attention
on IT, 49, question and speculated
wheSrs. Sir James would join in the
conferences here.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-11-03
TOW ROSA BELLE
TO MILWAUKEE
U. S. S. Cumberland Finds
Wrecked Schooner in
Lake Off Kenosha.
CREW Is MISSING
BULLETIN.

A report from Milwaukee this
afternoon said, "Rosa Belle in tow
of Cumberland, crew aboard but
helpless" 1t is not believed that
there is any foundation for the re-
port. Men who studied the wreck
with glasses from the coast guard
station said that Il v4Sd be I'M
possible for any one to be aboard
the overturned vessel. At this
time it was said that the Cumber-
land was maneuvering with view
of getting a firmer tow on the Rosa
Belle.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-11-03

What do you think of the prices of
admission to Kenosha theatres at the
present time?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Ten Escape from
WOman's RefOrmatOry
at Bedford, n. Y.

Bedford, \. Y, May "a whole
sale Jail delivery took place at the
Bedford Reformatory for Women to-
night when 10 Of the inmates es-
capped They We're last seen heading
for the Connecticut line, five miles
away, with state police, armed
guards of the institution and num-
Der of farmers in pursuit.
The missing 10 We're in a group Of
~ inmates who had just returned to
one of the dormitories from the din
ing hall. They were in charge OF
Mrs. Mary Stanton, a matron, who
went inside TO get a wrap. Five
minutes later when she returned 10
of the women had vanished.
Mrs. Stanton Immediately notified
DR.. Amos F. Baker. the new super
intendent. who sent out an alarm.
Headquarters Of the state constabu-
larry at Brewster, Croton and White
Plains were notified Of the escape
and they sent out q score of mounted
troopers to engage in the hunt. In
the meantime armed guards at the
institution had been sent out in an
automobile in the hope of overtaking
the girls before they could cross the
state Inc into Connecticut
Farmers living in the vicinity were
asked to be on the lookout for the
missing inmates. A number of them
later joined in the search.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Cape Elizabeth GRANGE

The members of Cape Elizabeth
Grange of South Portland enjoyed
one Of the finest entertainments given
for some time when they met last
evening at Town Hail. The usual
business occupied the first of the eve
ming and plans were made for con-
ferring the first and second degrees
upon class of candidates Saturday
evening, May 20. During the lectur-
er's hour. Miss Ruth Waterhouse pre-
scented the program which consisted of
playlet called Miss Smiths Tele-
phone Number" This was side
splitting comedy and was travesty
on a country telephone line. Miss
Waterhouse enacted the part of the
chief operator at the country central
station and several of the members
played the parts Of people on the line
and showed up in an amusing fashion
how the country line In abused. Re-
freshments were served at the close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Exciting Runaway

No little excitement reigned along
Water street, Monday afternoon in
the neighborhood of 8 clock when u
pair of large horses dragging a hea-
W dray came rushing up the main
thorouehfare of the city. The horses
got their start somewhere on Com
merciai street and came speeding
around the corner AT Haymarket
Square turning on TO Water street
making for the north end at 1t good
rate of speed. AS they proceeded on
their way. they hit the automobile OF
Myron Davis doing but little damage
and slightly bINshinG the furniture
wagon of II. w. Soulc Emporium. For
tunately no pedestrians We're crossing
The street at the time and no one was
hurt. The horses were finally brought
to u standstili when nearing Bridge
street by G. A. Shibles who said
that he came from Vienna. The
team was owned by Merton A.
Knowles. who has farm at North
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Knight M artin

Charles w. Knight and Mrs Carrie
T. Martin, both OF this city, We're
united in marriage. Monday evening
by Rev. A. Francis Walch. pastor of
the Winthrop street Cniversalist
church. at the parsonage. The single
ring service was used. For number
of years Mrs. Knight was private
secretary OF the late F. f. Whiting of
the Boston Herald. She was also in
structor in the Greie shorthand school
in Boston for some time. In the
world contest for the most perfectly
written copy Of the article, 'Penned
or Penciled. Which" conducted by the
Gree system. Mrs. Knight won first
prize.
The bride was also employed in the
New York Office OF the Western
Newspaper Union for several Years.
She has many friends in New York
and Boston. She was formerly Car
lie Bosworth. Mr.. Knight is employ
cd in the book department at the
Journal office. They will not take a
wedding trip at present. They will
reside al Brook street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Missionary Alliance Meeting Today

Miss Maude Bernhard. Christian
and Missionary Alliance missionary
whose work has been in the Canadian
Provinces for several months. is Wis
itins in town at the home of Miss
Grace Pullen, whence she has come
for few days rest. 1t is hoped that
she will attend the mid week meet
ing Of the Augusta branch of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance at
the home Of Mrs. Joseph Larrabee,
80 Grove street, this afternoon al go
o'clock. as she has many friends who
will be pleased to greet her again.
Mrs. Miller of Old Orchard is also
here and expects TO be present. Miss
Grace Pullen will sing. Only Wait"
by request. and those who have had
the pleasure Of hearing Miss Pullen is
familiar with hcr sweet contralto
voice and viii be pleased to hear her
again.
\ cordisl invitation is extended to
all to be present to enjoy these in
spirational services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
German Financier
. Advises People to
Pay Allied Demands

Berlin. May 9. (By The Associated
Press The advice which Robert
Friedlaender industrialist and finan-
cier gives his countrymen in an ex-
animation of the allied ultimatu and
protocol is this:
The fate of Germany and her flu
ture good name are in our hands; let
us go to work. This document has
not been drafted by generals or poll
ticians. but drawn up by sober mind
ed. calmly calculating business men,
who. while not wholly DISTINGUISHED,
have carefully weighed the prerequi-
sites upon which their conclusions
are based
Herr Fl'iedlaender believes the AL
lies terms are acceptable, he says.
becaucs they are not unrea sonable
and can be fulfilled under conditions
which may he taken for granted and
which, indeed. will be incorporated in
the treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Stevens Mills Grange

The regular meeting of Stevens
Mills Grange was held Thursday eve
ming with an attendance of 65. Four
candidates were balloted on and ac-
cepted. 1t was voted to send $500
toward the support of Goodwill Cot
tage. The lecturers hour included
A humorous song by the grange quar-
tet very interesting and instruct
i've stereopticon lecture on Rural San
station by Mr.. Lewis. sub master of
Mechanic Falls High school: song
by Mr.. Lewis; song by the
quartet. The committee on spe
cial entertainments reported that the
Hen Roost club would give "A black
face circle entertainment including
songs and solo dances followed by a
regular dance on May 10. During the
meeting it was voted to organize a
baseball team and Roy Foss was
elected manager and Ernest Cobb,
captain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
National Hospital Day
May 12-American Le-
giOn to CO-Operate

Colonel Albert Greeniaw, COM
mander Of the Department of Maine,
The American Legion, in an inter-
view today urges every post OF The
American Legion and every unit Of
the Women's Auxiliary to participate
IN and cooperate with the United
states Public Health Service in the
observance of National Hospital day,
which will be on Thursday, May IL.
Colonel Greenlaw said:
L cannot say anything more force
1ul on this subject than to quote the
words of our national adjutant, Lem
uel Bolles of Indianapolis. Ind who
writes me as follows:
The purpose of this day is to
stimulate public interest in the hos
pitfalls of each community; to show
the work the hospitals are doing and
10 solicit the cooperation Of the pub
lie in the welfare Of the patients. II
IS suggested that delegations from
posts Of The American Legion and
from units Of the Women's Auxiliary
visit hospitals where ex-service men
are under treatment TO see how they
are being cared for and to acquaint
themselves with the manner in which
they can become of distinct service
10 :hc sick ana wounded.
III ~ iGrtller suggested that posts
and units cooperate with authorized
agencies in providing entertainment
and recreation for the disabled ex-
service patients, which program Of
recreation and entertainment is pro-
vided for in the plan of National
Hospital DAY The plan includes
the holding in public health hospitals
of open house for friends of the
patients entertainment features,
visits OF convalescent patients to
: theatres and ball parks: visits Of in
spection by general public: reception
by nurses to girls and young women.
donation Of flowers and smokes
TT is believed by public health Of
, ficials that vide observance Of the
day will help arouse public interest
and will be of lasting benefit TO the
disabled veterans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

At the regular meeting of Pine Tree
Grange. Lisbon Falls, Friday evening
about 80 were present. Considerable
business was transa cted and the fol
lowing program furnished: Piano
solo. Charlotte Littlefield; vocal duet.
Verna Jordan and Elizabeth Starbird;
question. What is the Best Labor
Saving Implement that has Been In
vented for the Housewife? opened
} by Mrs. a. f. Douglass and Mabel
Smith and discussed by the members;
duet, mandolin and piano. Dorothy
Judkins and Norma Foster; reading,
f.. r, Starbird
The program for next Friday eve
hing is: Piano solo, Iona Bowie; orig
inal poem. F'reda GabotZ: question:
What Are Some of the Public I'm
pr0vements Needed in This Town"
opened by Harry Goody, James Arm =
strong and r. +. Smith; vocal solo,
Celestine Hodgkins; original poem,
Helen Ross; reading, Olive Dingley.
1t was voted hereafter to open the
meetings at O'clock local time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
DIPLOMATIC MOVES
TO BRING BACK DRAFT
DODCER BERCDOLL

Washington, May s.--Diplomatic
moves for the return of Grover
Cleveland Bergdou, Philadelphia draft
evader. from Germany are in prog
ress, Major General March. chief OF
staff of the army. today informed the
House committee investigating the
Bergdoll case. The steps taken could
not be discussed, General March said.
adding that military movements end
ed with the armistice and BergdoIi
could not be brought back by that
means.
The chief of staff said his first
knowledge of Bergdoll's desire to he
liberated under guard to recover
buried gold was when Major General
Harris. adjutant general of the army.
brought him a letter from Samuel r.
Ansell, former acting judge advocate
general, making the request as counsel
for Bergdoll. He had asked General
Harris If he thought the expedition
proper and received an affirmative an
swer. General March said, and Berg
dolls name next came to his attention
when the escape was reported.
The department made continuous
efforts II capture Bergdoll, General
March said. adding:
The efforts of those men in Ger
many to land him by any means. have
cur entire and utmost sympathy"
The committee went into executive
session to discuss the German phase
of the Bergdoll case with General
March.
General March was asked if Briga-
der General Henry Z. Allen at Cob
Ienz had been censured for apologiz-
ing to German authorities for attempt
to kidnap Bergdoll.
HE was not" he replied. the
action of General Allen was entirely
correct from the standpoint of inter
national law"
The chief OF staff added that il
would have been perfectly satisfacto-
~ u him if anybody had succeeded
IN bringing Bergdoll back TO prison
He described Bergdoll as a bad
specimen" whom the government was
anxious to catch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Movie Fan Robbed
and Shot After Being
Lured to Wash Room

New YORK, May 9.--TWo daring rob
bers staged hold-up within the
doors ~ crowded Bowery motion
picture theatre tonight, afterward
shooting the victim while IN the thea
ire iooDy,
edward e. Mamfriedonio. clerk.
who was robbed, was sitting in the
center Of the house when well dress
ed man told him his brother was i'll
in the wash room. When Mamfrie-
douI, entered the room second man
with Il revolver halted him and took
>5nn in cash.
AS Mamriedonlo followed the pair
INTO The lobby pleading the return of
the money. the robbers shot him twice
ana escaped in the crowd. He is not
expected to live. The audience. hear
ing the shots. fled from the house
Through back door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
MONMOUTH

Mothers Day was observed at the
Methodist church Sunday morning,
May s. with an appropriate sermon
By the pastor, Rev. G. w NJ. Keyes.
Professor Wesley n Clifford, for
merly Of Monmouth, row an instruc-
tor in one of the schools in PhiIadeI-
pha. sent his annual contribution of
white carnations to be used in the
Methodist church at the morning ser
vice on Mothers Day and then taken
to the family lot in the village GENE
terry and placed on the graves of his
parents.
Professor r. \. F. Mcdonald Of
Bates occupied the pulpit at the
congregational church on Sunday
morning.
The Kings Herald Society met
Saturday afternoon at the Methodist
chapel.
Rev. Bessie r. Crowell has recov-
cred sufficiently from her recent ILL
ness to go TO North Turner TO visit
friends.
Mrs Julian Ellis. who has been in
Westbrook for the past few months,
is at home for few days.
Miss Theodore Harrington. a teach
er of penmanship in the schools of
s:pringvale and Sanford. was at home
last week on short vacation.
Mrs. William Babcock and son and
TWO daughters who passed last week
in town, left Saturday morning for
their home in Cambridge. Mass.
Mrs Mary c. Davis, who went to
the Central Maine General hospital
Wednesday for surgical trea tment, is
reported to be doing we'll.
Mrs. w. W. Gledhill of Lewiston
recently was guest of Mrs. Cora
E. Norris.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Douglas and
daughter Miss Miriam Rice Of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

were week end guests Of Mrs. Doug
las father, Rev. c. e. Owen. at his
cottage on the west shore of Lake
Cochnewagan.
Mrs. Helen Haynes and Miss Au
gusta' Leonard attended the kenne-
bee county convention of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union in
Gardiner last week. Mrs. Haynes
was elected corresponding secretary
of the county.
Miss Anna Longfellow, a teacher in
Freeport, was a weekend guest Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Q.
Longfellow
Mrs. Mabel Babcock and Mrs.
George Blaisdell attended the May
meeting of Patience Stanley Chapter,
D. A. R., in Winthrop Friday.
Miss Olive Ham and Miss Mae
Hughes returned Friday from Clar-
mont, Fla, where they have been
during the pasts tx months.
Mrs. William Edwards and children
of Augusta are visiting Mrs. Ed
wards mother, Mrs. j. G.. Colt, and
sister, Mrs. Harry Cochrane.
The Women's Bible class of the
Methodist church will hold a socia,
at the chapel on Thursday evening,
May IL.
The engagement of Miss Martha
Ann Kemp of Monmouth to Alfred
c. lothian of North Arson is an
nounced. Miss Kemp is the daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. George
W. Kemp of Leeds. She and her Sis
ter purchased a house at Monmouth
Center and have resided here for
the past three years.
Mrs. Gerard Greenlief gave a party
Friday evening, May 6. in honor of
the boys and girls who earned money
to purchase a banner for the Con-
gregational Sunday school. Those
present were: Frank Frost, Priscilla
Longfellow, Virginia Longfellow,
Horace Day. Harland and Curtis
CARLY Russell Rolfe, Lucia and
Marion Day, Johnnie Douthwright,
Lawton Frost. Forest Cetchell. Mary
Elizabeth Cobb, Clifford Whitehouse,
Coy Robertson. Robert and James
Lunn and Margaret and Norman Ed
wards of Augusta. The hostess, Mrs
Greenlief. was very ably assisted in
entertaining by Mrs. William Ed
wards and Mrs Maynard Foss.
Prizes We're won by Clifford White
house and Margaret Edwards. Mr.
and Mrs. w. A. Cobb assisted in serv-
ing ice cream and fancy cakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Branch Mills Grange No. 1856

At recent meeting of Branch Mills
Grange a committee was appointed to
draft resolutions on the deaths of
Brother Frank Worthing and Sister
Laura Tyler, the order having met
with a deep loss. 1t was voted to
send IS to help in the furnishing of the
Grange cottage at Hinckley. The
worthy master appointed the following
to act az general committee for the
annual fair: Henry Leman, Meta
Nelson and Maurice Nelson. AT pres
cnt the entertainment committee and
those who take part in the play are
very busy preparing TO give the
drama. THE Turn of the Tide. -
Wednesday evening, May H. with
music by Tozier's orchestra. The next
regular meeting will be Thursday
evening. May 10. The charity commit
tee has been doing good work and it
is hoped they will continue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Pastry Lower in Portlan nd

Portland. Me. May 9.-Pastry prices
were reduced here today, doughnuts
being reduced in price from 80 cents
TO "a cents a dozen. Cookies and cup
cakes were deduced also, from 81 cent
to 80 cents each. Lowering costs Of
materials have paved the way for
corresponding drop in prices TO the
consumer and other bakery products
are to be listed similarly from time
to time. il is expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Grave Robbers Near Brunswick

Brunswick. Me. May 9-The police
are Investigating the reported rob-
bing of an old grave on farm on the
river road which Charles l.. Douglas
recently purchased from Harry Will
liams. George H. Williams saw sew
eral men digging in the vicinity of
the old Abbott family burial place.
He notified chief of police Edwards,
but by the time he arrived the men
had disappeared, It was found that
they had dug down into at least one
of the several graves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Missing Vermont Girl
Returns HOme-Tells
of Being Locked Up

West Hartford, Vt. May 9.-Anna
>tetson. 11-year- old daughter of Will
liam Stetson. returned uninjured to
her home in remote part Of this
town early tonight. She had been
missing since late Saturday afternoon
when she went up d mountain road
after her fathers cows.
The girl was hysterical and was
able only TO say that she had been
locked up by a man whom she de-
scribed as dark and short"
This description. the authorities
said, did not match that of William
johnson. employed on q nearby farm
who disappeared Saturday night.
The child will be questioned fur
Their tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

Aurora Lambert. daughter of Nit
cheu Lambert of Franklin street and
Joseph LeClair. also OF this city, and
living on Washington street. were
united in marriage. Monday morning
at ST. Augustines church. Rev.
Father Joseph Casayant performing
the ceremony. The bride wore blue
travelling suit and gray hat. They
will enjoy 4 wedding trip to Brock
ton, Mass, after which they will re-
turn TO this city. She has been en-
ploved at the Eaton shoe factory and
he is a pa per mill employe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
VASSALBORO
Ida NJ. Landers

Ida NJ. I.anders. wife of Henry S.
Landers. died at her home Sunday
evening. at the age of 66 years. She
is survived by a husband, and one
brother, John Robinson of this town.
She was a member of the Center
Baptist church. also a member of
Vassalboro grange. The funeral will
be held Wednesday at go o'clock in
the afternoon. fast time. at the
Friends church. East Eassalboro.
Rev. G. G. Milbury officiating Burial
will be at East Eassalhor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

field on Thursday evening next for
the annual love feast and get to
gether which this year promises to
be bigger than ever before. This
organization is called by many The
Poor Mans Shrine" and is composed
of members of the Masonic Order
who are recognized as Master Ma
sons. a large delegation is expected
from the neighboring cities of Halo
we'll and Gardiner and it is reported
that the Augusta delegation will take
along a large list of candidates to re-
ceive the degree. A special electric
car has been secured for the accom-
mediation of the Augusta brethren
which will leave the waiting room on
Water street just ahead of the regu-
lar 80 Watcrville bound car. This
car will go way through to Fair
field and return at the close of the
festivities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
INGRoWN TOE NAIL
How to Tougher Skin 50 Nail
Turns Out Itself

A few drops of "Outgro' upon the
skin surrounding the improving nail
reduces Inflammation and pain and
so toughens the tender, sensitive skin
underneath the toe nail, that it can
not penetrate the flesh, and the nail
turns naturally outward almost over
night.
"Outgro" is harmless. antiseptic
manufactured for chiropodists. How
ever. anyone can buy from the drug
store a tiny bottle containing direc-
tions.--Adya
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Tcirier.p ostie

Lucia Dostie of this city and John
Paul Toirier Of Rumford were united
in marriage. Monday morning at St.
Augustine's church. Rev. Father 10
seph Casavant performed the cere-
mony. The bride wore blue travel
ing suit. They went to Portland and
then they will go to Rumford. where
his home is located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
O'Leary Named
Catholic Bishop
Diocese of Mass.

Rome. May 9-Pope Benedict has
appointed very Rev. Thomas NJ.
OLeary, al present vicar general Of
The diocese of Manchester, n. H, as
bishop of Springfield. Mass, in sue
cession to the late Right Rev.
Thomas D, Beaver. who died last