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Evening star., 1921-11-02
SUPERVISING PRINCIPALS
PREPARING SCHOOL DATA
Supt. Ballou Asks Basis for Re-
port to Congress on Local
Accomro Od II one

port to Congress on Local
Accommodations.
Supervising principals of the va
rious public school divisions today
began collecting data regarding the
congested and other undesirable con-
ditions in their respective districts at
the request of Supt. Frank w. Ballou
This information will form the basis
Ing accommodations. and will be sub
mitted to members of Congress with
view to obtaining another building
program for the school system. The
report will be similar to the one pre-
sented to Congress last year, which
embodied q s5,0O6.00O building pro-
gram.
QUESTIONABLE blanks have been fur
nished the supervising principals con-
tanning two sets Of questions. One
concerns rooms and the other classes.
: Under the heading Of rooms" the
supervisory officers are asked to give
the number of vacant rooms In the
building, and the number used half
a day, and to indicate what grades
use them part time. In addition the
officers are requested to stipulate the
number Of rooms not built for class
room purposes, and used as Offices
and basement rooms, with . descrip-
tion of the space so utilized.
the number of classes above the sec
ond grade now on part time is asked.
The number of instances whore two
classes occupy the same room at diff
ferent times during the day also Is to
be listed, including the kinderEartens.
Evening star., 1921-11-02
DROPS 5000 FEET
|NPARACHuTE LEAP
Army Sergeant Sets New
Record Before Legion.
Carried Oxygen.
By the Associated Press.

BY the AooOcl3Ic0 FIe19.
KANSAS CITY. No.. November O.
sergt. Encil Chambers Of Post Field.
Fort Sill. Lawton. OKLA. yesterday
broke what officials say is the record
for high altitude parachute jumping
when he leaped approximately $4,000
feet, 400 feet less than five miles, from
an Army plane. The stunt was per-
formed In connection with the Amer
ican Legion flying meet. The descent
took Is minutes.
SerRt. Chambers former record was
22.O02 feet. This was later broken by
Lieut.. Hamilton at Rantoul, ILL.,, last
summer, when he made jump at an
altitude Of 23,007 feet. Representa-
tives of the Aero Club OF American
viii send the sealed baroEraph to
Washington to have 1t calibrated and
the official altitude verified.
Intense Cold Encountered.
Both Chambers and his pilot, Wen
dell Brookley, were equipped with
oxygen tanks and special fur-lined
clothing. The ascent. according to
half.
Intense cold was encountered dur
ing the fight and Chambers and
Brookley commenced smoking" their
oxygen when they reached 22.OOO feet.
When the flyers had reached the
ceiling Brookley gave the signal
and Chambers climbed out on the
fuselage. Then he dived head first
into space. According to Chambers.
he dropped fully 500 feet before his
big silken parachute opened.
Smokes Half Way Down.
Chambers said he suffered intensely
from the below zero temperature dur
ing tho early minutes OF the descent
He said he lighted a cigarette and
smoked 1t during half OF the down.
ward journey.
Fred Lemon Of Oklahoma City. a
stunt parachute jumper. suffered 4
slightly wrenched ankle in attempt
ing a parachute jump from a height
Of 100 feet. His parachute. opening
with the wind, jerked him suddenly
from the wings Of the plano over the
heads Of the crowd and landed him
at the edge Of the field. To-Day he
plans to jump from an altitude Of
seyenty-five feet.
Evening star., 1921-11-02
TELLS IRISH "FACTS."
Forester Reveals Result Of Sur
veY Made Abroad.

True facts Of the Irish situation are
not being published. according to
James ]. Forester. who made q sur
vey Of the Irish conditions as official
representative of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor. and who spoke be-
fore Central Labor Union Monday night.
Mr.. Forester said he went into
shops and factories, mingling with
all classes of people. He denied that
the issue was a religious question. as
far as he could see, and that set
ligious prejudices.
In his investigation. he said, he
interviewed men high in the coun-
ellis of both parties and obtained the
points Of view Of the opposing sides.
Evening star., 1921-11-02

tho finest net we are able to
purchase - carefully made,
carefully inspected. Guar
anteed perfect. Made large to
ft well-made strong to wear
well-in cap or fringe shape.
2 for Csc
SIPS Dozen
Evening star., 1921-11-02

Scientists have succeeded in cross
ing herrings with white fish. the re-
suit being a fish as we'll favored as
the herring, but with fewer bones.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

day. Mr.. Doe active and Vigorous,
attained the age of 70 years while
his younger member of the family
climbed to the heights of 90 years.
Friends called and offered their con-
gratulationS while at noon a boun-
teous dinner was servel, featured by
the presence of huge birthday
cake. Both young" men received
numerous and useful presents At
the dinner were present four genera
tions of the family. The out-of- town
guests were Miss Emma Doe, an
only sister of Mr.. Doe, from Provi-
dence, r. L., and Mr.. and Mrs. Orren
true and daughter Barbara and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Doe of Vassalboro.
During the past. sum mer Mr.. Doe
has enjoyed swimming at Lake
Cobbosseecontee which for itself
speaks well for his bodily vigor. He
does not look his years and he still
enjoys the usual activities of a man
much younger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
ADJUSTMENTS
Mary Miles Winter Proves Herself a
Real Cow Girl Rider

Many people have known that Mary
Miles Mnter is clever horsewoman,
but few realize that she has also
learned those difficult stunts that
change a rider from mediocrity to eX-
cellence.
She shows her ability in Moonlight
and HoneysuCkle' at the Strand thea
tre today.
Picking up her hat from the ground
while her horse was running at full
speed is a bit that will get a thrill
out of even the most blase playgoers.
And yet Miss Minter does it as just
part of the days work.
| Perhaps the stars success in stunts
of this sort is due largely to her ad-
herence to one horse. She doesn't
change mounts, but has used her own
riding horse, sea Gull" in her pic
lures continuously for several years.
The intelligent animal has learned his
mistress moods thoroughly and re-
spends to her slightest motion or com
mand.
moonlight and HoncysuCkle" is not
all horseback riding. however. 1ts
action shifts rapidly from the patio
! of southwestern cattle ranch to the
| home of a United States senator in
Washington. Miss Minter has most
delightful role as a girl who adopts Il
clever scheme todecide between three
suitors-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

practically no trouble except for the
changing of tries eight times. They
passed through New Hampshire.
Massachusetts,, New York. Pennsyl-
.vania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,
Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana.
Wyoming. Idaho. Utah and Nevada
They said that in all thek transcon-
tinental tour they encountered no
.oads, as rough of those of Nevada.
2oints Of special interest along the
.vay were visited, and they were
realty impressed with the sights in
Yellowstone park They also enjoyed
the trip through the Black Hills,
Deadwood region and Bad Lands
just before reaching the famous park.
They did not stop at a single hotel,
but camped out every night.
Like most New Englanders who
come here, they fell in love with
California, and three of them intend
70 settle down in the Golden State.
Manuel and Benjamin Fineberg will
live in San Francisco, and w. ].
Taylor will go to Atascadero, where
he has certain interests. Fred Scott
.
when he will return east by south
crn route. Monday he left for Mo-
desto, from where he will bo to San
Francisco, thence to Santa Cruz and
down the valley to Bakersfield, then
10 Los Angeles and later to San
Diego, where he will pass the in
ter.
The truck in which they made the
long trip had a big sign on each side
which read Maine to California" A
! smaller one had the poetical inscrip-
ton Pine Tree State to the Golden
Gate" At one side was a picture
representing a scene in Maine and
at the other 4 marine sketch of the
famous Golden Gate.
The machine with its signs attract
ed considerable attention around
Stockton, and quite a crowd gathered
at the Record Office when the party
had its picture taken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

will be made for admission. Harry
G.. Coombs, president of the Gardiner
Merchants Association, has secured
the film and lecturer, G. w. Sulley.
The lecture has been highly COM
mended Causes for losses and fall
ures in retail business are shown,
and their remedy told in the lecture.
A prominent place in the lecture
is given to the value of newspaper
advertising. Mr.. Sulley will show
how to prepare newspaper copy, how
to secure the best results, and why
a merchant should advertise con-
tinualIy Window display, efficiency
Of clerks, selling methods and other
topics of interest to merchants will
be discussed.
The film tells in a vivid manner the
story Of amerchant who is near
failure AS the film progresses, the
reason for his lack of success be-
comes plain. Poor arrangement of
goods, an unattractive front, and,
most of all out of-date business
l.othods all contribute their quota to
the loss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
William S. Burke

William S. Burke. for over 40
years a resident of this city. passed
away suddenly following a short ill
ness on Saturday afternoon last, at
the age of 60 years. He is survived
by a brother, George, Burke of Lis
bon Center.
employed at the grain store of Frank
S. Wingate. where he made many
friends. Later he became one of the
city's night policemen. which posi-
tion he resigned about year ago be-
cause of i'll health. He was a man to
be depended upon and was respected
by all who knew him. The funeral
will be held Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock from the vestry of the Metho-
dist church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

Time Well Understand" Miss An
gle Starbird of Lewiston played the
piano.
The floral tributes were very pro-
fuse and nearly filled one side of the
room. They were from the town of
ficials, Libby Relief Corps, Litchfield
Grange, Litchfield academy, from the
teacher and pupils of the Earle
school and from countless friends.
The bearers were Reed Allen of
Richmond, former member of the
Maine Legislature: Lyman Water
man of Webster, and George c. Lib
by and Frederic Mason of Augusta.
The funeral cortege was q long one
made up of many automobiles, al
most half a mile in length. The
burial was in Litchfield Plains ceme-
terry, at which place Rev. Mr.. Hague
offeredtthe commitment prayer. Ow-
ing to- the long distance from which
many came. dinner was served at the
house to 70 guests.
Among those from out of town
who attended were Mrs. Clara Brv-
ant. Mr.. and Mrs Gerald Bessev and
Mrs. Archie Purkis of Buckfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman h Waterman
and Earle Waterman of Webster
Miss Flora Aver of Boston. Mr.. and
MRS. George Barstow. Nathaniel
iiarstow, Mrs. Sarah Payne. Mrs.
Cara Winslow and Edward Wins
low OF Gardiner. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ p
sanborn, Mrs. Thomas Monroe. AL
pert Sanborn. Laura Sanborn and
halph Sanborn of Greene, Mr.. and
MIS-. Harry III. Cochrane of Mon
mouth Mr.. and Mrs Alvin r. Buck
I'M and Harold Bucklin of Lewiston.
Dr. and Mrs. Irving Gilman Of Au-
'urn' Mrs. Charles w. Jack. Mr.. and
MRS. ;. Reed Allen and Arthur Allen
OF Richmond. Mrs. Scott Purinton.
Mr' and Mrs. George C. Libby and
MIR. and Mrs. r. Mason of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
Funeral of Late
Frank w. Libby, Litchfield

Litchfield, Oct 2-The funeral of
Frank w. Libby. town clerk, former
nomber of the Maine Legislature and
president of the board of trustees of
Litchfield academy, held at his home
on Sunday forenoon was largely at
tended, nearly 500 being present Not
for a decade has there been such a
large funeral assemblageF Owing to
the prominence\of Mr. Libby in civic,
Legislative and educational affairs,
Lis acquaintance was wide and peo-
pie came from a long distance, the
ground, about the house being
crowded with automobiles. Among
those in attendance were the town
officials. officers of the Congregation
al church of which the deceased had
been deacon and a delegate to
church conventions for some 20
years, a few former members of the
legislature in which he served and a
number of business men from ad-
joining towns.
Rev. Charles A. Watkins, pastor
OF the Congregational church, con-
ducted the services and in the
course of his address he compared
the earthly harvest in which the de-
ceased had been engaged with the
heavenly harvest in which he is now
participant He paid glowing
tribute to his sterling worth as a
citizen, legislator, husband and
father. He was assisted by Rev.
a1z.iai-------I1------ Gorham, Me-, a
church. who of
s Near the close
Bowie sang the
@--a-- "a = he family, Some
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

the long gray curls seems to stand
before me) in the millinery store
where your mother and sister found
the latest styles in headgear-some
different now than then.
In the death of her mother the lbusi- :
ness was carried on for several
years by her daughter. later being
disposed Of to Miss Lizzie Grosvenor
wha was taught millinery art by H.
Marie.
For several years Miss Decker as
! soprano; Albert Davis, tenor; Mrs
Davis, alto. and Nj. W. Boyd, bass
composed the known quartet at
the Universalist church. Not alone
was her voice heard at church, for
she was much in demand as a soloist
on various occasions. Miss Decker
was also an accomplished pianist, and
even now at the age of 50 her fingers
can glide over the ivory keys as
gracefully and with a finess that
put some of the younger generation
in the background.
The musical companionship formed
in the quartet resulted in the mar
riage to Mr.. Boyd in 1880, and for
many years they were much sought
at all musical gatherings. Mr.
Boyd was an accomplished musician
and for long time was the leader
of the Hallowell Band. noted as one
of the best in the State.
After the death of her husband
Mrs. Boyd spent some years in Cali
fornia, New York and Massachusetts
but the old home scenes called her
back to the place of her birth. Strange
as it may seem. no matter how far
we may wander, the old State of
Maine seems home
A little over a year ago Mrs. Boyd
became a resident at st. Marks
Home, Augusta, where she is COM
fortably and pleasantly enjoyingR life
and glad to welcome old and young
! friends. She takes daily walks about
the vicinity of the home, and except
; for slight lameness, covers the
ground as one much younger. A
brilliant .conversationalist, keen of
mind and well posted on past and
present current events. an afternoon
can be enjoyable passed in her COM
panv.
At present Mrs Boyd is enjoying
the best of health and it is the wish
of countless friends that she will con-
tinue with us at least until old Father
Time turns the dial around to the
loon
So long as the writer can visit old
home scenes and friends. so long does
he hope to be able to spend an hour
or so with this friend of boyhood
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend thanks to the
members of the Litchfield Grange,
the Litchfield town officials, Iitch-
field academy, Libby Relief Corps,
Earle school, and friends generally
for the beautiful floral tributes; also
to the Gardiner General hospital and
TO neighbors who assisted US in our
late bereavement
MRS. HARRIET LIBBY,
MISS JESSIE LIBBY,
MIR. and MRS. WESLEY FARR and
FAMILY,
HERBERT LIBBY,
MR.. and MRS. EDWARD LIBBY
and DAUGHTER,
FLORENCE LIBBY,
EDWARD. NUTTING,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
Scott Party Arrives in California

The following is a clipping from
the Record of Oakland, Cal, and tells
Of the sofe arrival of Fred E. Scott
and party on the Pacific coast. The
party left Gardiner August Is. The
Record contained a cut of the motor
lists taken after their arrival.
These, enthusiastic motorists from
the far-off State of Maine arrived in
Stockton Monday, having left Gar
diner, ihtheir home State, exactly
Ave weeks before. They made the
journey of about 1853 miles in REQ
speed wagon" averaging 149 miles a
day and nearly 10 miles to a gallon
Of 'gas." The trip was made with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
Gardiner Girls Club

Tuesday evening the club has a
tnreefold program-the MILDLY and
bloomer class the business meeting
and then an entertainment. Old mem
bers are urged to call up and bring
others-get out and ask some Of the
others who have not been out this
fall and prospective members are al
ways welcome. The way to get intr
the club is to come and pay the inl-
tiation fee and the dues.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The question of whether or not
Gardiner is to have Chautauqua
during the summer of 1922 is one
that must soon be answered There
IS needed about 120 more signers for
tickets. Miss Donhahue, a represen-
tative Of the bureau is in Gardiner
and will make an effort to secure the
number needed. If YOU have not al
ready signed for a ticket now is the
time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
VACATION REvERIES
(by G.. G. Hall)
H. MARIE (DECKER) BOYD

H. MARIE (DECKER) BOYD
When one has been away from the
cid home associations for nearlyl half
q century, what is more pleasing on
their return than to greet those whom
they knew in the happy days of child
hood? Such was my pleasure for the
few moments. I spent this summer
with the subject of this sketch, and
perhaps 80 years young would be a
more fitting title.
Mrs. Boyd is a native Of Hallowell,
born on Sept. "a, 1885, ,'and she is a
surely eligible to be called "daugh-
ter of Hallowell"
In her younger days she assisted
her mother (whose smiling face amid
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The Journal is given to understand
that Gardiner will be represented on
the diamond next summer. If the
present plans are carried out in any
way as they are laid out at present
we may be assured of having an out
fit that will be worthy of our most
ardent backing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

Chicago, Oct Peter S. Grosscup,
former United States judge in Chi
cago and an important factor in Re
publican politics for many years,
died at sea aboard the steamer Car
onia on route to Southampton ac-
cording to news received here last
night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
Grandfather and Grandson
Celebrate BIRTHDAYS h

Sunday marked the birthday an
niversary Of grandfather and grand
son at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Will H. Niles on Union street when
"Gramp'' Charles H. Doe and Char
les Niles each celebrated their natal
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

There will be a meeting of the Gar
diner Board of Trade held this Mon
day evening at the City building AT
eight o'clock. 1t is expected that Mr.
Machette of Brunswick will be pres
ent and present his proposition re-
garding a pulp mill at South Carl
ner in more detail. At this meeting
further plans will for the. coming
!;oard of Trade fair will be formul :
ted
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The funeral of the late Carl f. An
drews was held Sunday morning at
1890 o'clock from his late home on
the Marston road. Rev. G. G. Tillcy or
Jefferson officiating. Misses Evelyn
Durfee and Winnifred Ladd. of Jeffer~
son sang two selections. There were
many beautiful floral tributes and It
large attendance of friends. The local
Sunday schools, which usually met Al
the homo of the deceased. attended in a
body. Colby College was represented
by the dean and Bates College by Miss
Elizabeth Chase. Mrs. Carl j.. MILE
ken of Augusta was also present. The
bearers were the following members
of the Benjamin E. Smith Post, Amer
lean Legion: Charles Murray, Elmer
Walker, John Rellis and George Burns.
The remains were conveyed to Jeffer-
son where the commital service was
said and music rendered by quartet
composed of old friends of the doceas-
cd. The intermcnt was in the Shep-
herd cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
Interesting to
Gardiner Merchants

The six-reel film, Getting the
Most Out of-Retailing," will be pre-
sented for the first time in Gardiner
on Wednesday evening, Oct. 5, at
o'clock in Library hall. In connec-
ton with the film, lecture on retail
merchandising will be given. All
merchants and sales people of Gardi-
ner are invited to attend No charge
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
Death Waterbury. CT, Shoe Dealer

Waterbury,, Conn. Oct. 2-Harry G.
Dodge. sc, for 50 years head of the H.
G.. Dodge and Company, shoe dealers,
died at his home here today after a
brief Illness. He was descended from
one Of the earliest New England
families.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The funeral of the late Dewitt c.
Foster was held Saturday afternoon
lat o'clock from his late home, 40
Main avenue. Farmingdale. Rev.
Rush w. y. Smith, rector Of Saint
Matthew's church, Hallowell, offici-
{, ting. There was a large attendance
of friends and many beautiful floral
pie ces. The bearers were Allen A.
Lewis, Oscar McCausland, William
c. Horn and Frcd Morgan. The in
terment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon
at the parsonage with Mrs. c. E.
Young. A full attendance is desired
as the annual election Of officers will
occur
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The Womans Auxiliary Of st.
Matthews church will meet Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. w. E.
Johnson on Chestnut street at the
usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

Regular meeting of Heath Relief
Corps to be held Tuesday evening. All
officers, flag and banner bearers are
requested to be present to prepare for
inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The Hallowell Firemen's associa-
ton will meet this evening at 7.3O
o'clock. AS business of Importance
in connection with the muster to be
held on Armistice day in Bath will
be transacted, a large attendance is
requested
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
HALLOWELL

John A. Mace and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph A. Mace of Portland and Miss
Mason of Hallowell are enjoying an
auto trip through the mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

At the meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Highland avenue NJ.
E. church the ladies voted to hold
their annual Christmas sale De-
cember and 9.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

Mrs. Mabel D. Bickford and two
daughters, Zelma and Anita of Au-
burn are visiting Mrs. Bickford' S
sister. Mrs. Thomas Jones of Page
street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: No. Depot Square. ). Telephone 37-W
80 a. 30 4. N, to N.
Observation-Disclosures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

DR.. and Mrs. A. B. Libby left Sun
day afternoon on 10 days visit IN
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

Mrs. Grace E. Wheeler has re-
sumed her duties at the Office of the
State treasurer, after a weeks outing
at Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

Friends of Harold Smith will re-
gret to know of his serious illness at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Webbcr in Cows Lane.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

Gardiner No. 9, K. of P. will con
fer the rank Of Page on two candid
ates this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 4
at P. NJ. at the parish house. A
full attendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The Clara Barton Guild of the
Universalist church will meet Tues
day evening at 7.30 o'clock at the
parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

George w. Gove( who has been Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Mary F. Jones,
kinderhook street. returned Sunday
to his home in Gloucester Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

There will be fine music at the
Sunday school district rally at the
Hallowell Universalist church Tues
day, Oct. at 7.30 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Costello of
Lowell Mass, arrived Saturday to
pass the week end with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03

The Daughters of the Holy Cross
will meet Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Quimby.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
Mabel +. Bragg
SELLING
AGENT

Slightly worn gowns, coats and
dresses. People buy from me who
dress we'll, regardless Of locality.
Classifying and appraising a special
ty. Call at 1888 Water ST., Gardiner,
Me-, over Gardiner Savings Bank, or
Tel. Sir.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-10-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Mans suit in box lost OH Common
Saturday night. Reward for return 20
25 Fillmore street. oct3d1t'