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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Vice President-Elect
Speaker Before Vt.
Historical Society

Montpelier, VT, Jan. Is - Calvin
Coolidge, vice president-elect ad-
dressing the Vermont Historical So
ciety at the State House tonight, said
that "the great question of the pre-
servation Of our institutions $ a moral
question. Shall we use our power foo
self-ag grandizement or for seSvice?"
After referring to visit as a boy to
the state house, where his father and
grandfather served as members of the
legislature, Mr.. Coolidge said:
These surroundings make a proper
setting for the Vermont Historical So
ciety, for there is nothing which SO
shadows forth the mighty and endur-
ing influences of the past as the in
situations of that form of government
represented by the states of the
American union. That which was
represented In the establishment sup
port and perpetuation of the institu-
tons of Vermont is the development
in it's purest form of the equality of
the people. The ground for optimism
lies not in the fact of past or present
perfection but in the hope and belief
that porgress has been made and will
be made. .
History is to be studied and ap-
piled, not for the purpose of advocat-
ing reaction. 1t is not the accurate
ly informed who continually appeal to
the good old times to the disparage-
ment of the present. True, history,
while ever conservative force, yet
holds the only warrant for real prog
ress. 1t is ignorance of it's teachings
which leads men Of good intentions
to advocate either. reaction or revolu-
ton and a knowledge of it's forces
which aids men to promote the pub
lie welfare.
States grow and there is an mex
orable law of their growth. They must
go through the process step by step.
There is no hiatus in their develop
rnent.. Liberty is not bestowed, it is
an achievement; but it comes to no
people who have not passed through
the successive stages which always
precede it.
when the French people at the
time OF their revolution sumomned
the states general. after a period of
nearly two centuries of absolute mon
archy, and attempted to step at once
into republic, of course, they failed
and landed, in a new and worse des-
potism than that which they threw
off. In our day we have seen a like
result in Russia. There is a step be-
tween absolutism and republic
which cannot be avoided in the ex-
perience of a people journeying to-
ward popular sovereignty. Russia is
under despotism more despotic than
ever was administered by Gar.
There is certain amount of
ground for faith in progress in the
fact that apparently there could have
been no other means to break the
despotic hold of the Bourbons in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Drastic High Heel
Bill Proposed in Utah

Salt Lake City. Jan. .1s.-The text
Of the, bill to prohibit high heeled
shoes in Utah was made public today
at meeting of representatives OF
women's clubs in conference with leg
islators at the capitol.
The bill is SO far-reaching that the
person found with a pair of such shoes
in his possession is subject to a fine
of from s25. to $500 for the first con-
victioa <and from $500 to $1,000 for
every additional offense, and impris-
onment Of from 80 days to one year.
1t is drawn to take effect onJanuary
l. 1925. The height Of heels permitted
is one and a half inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
American Red Cross
Pans Reorganization

Washington, Jan. 18.--Plans are un-
der consideration for reorganization of
the ID physical divisions of the Amer
lean Red Cross in the continental
United States, it was learned today.
At meeting Of the central committee
to be held soon, proposals will be
made that the country be re-divided
into nit more than six or seven main
divisions.
1t was said that should the con-
templated action be approved by the
central committee saving of at least
100000 a year would be accomplished
through the abandonment Of the di-
vision headquarters and consequently
reduce personnel. without. lessening the
organizations efficiency or usefulness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Hallowell Trust and Banking
Co. Elects Officers at
Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Halo
well Trust and Banking Company
was held at the offices of the company
on Tuesday January 4, at which time
after the routine business, the officers
were elcted for the coming year, as
follows: President. Fred Emery
Beane; vice president, r. NJ John
son; Henry P. Clearwater: treasurer,
Geo. A. Stafford; assistant treasurer,
Idelle A. Lawler; directors: Fred EN-
cry Beane, r. NJ. Johnson, M. M
johnson, John NJ. Robinson, Henry p
Clearwater, Fitz Morris Fish, Levi T.
Williams, Chas. e. Paine, Frank F.
r'owle. VIM. Fl. Albee. Geo. B. War
ner.
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Athletic Association Banquet

The annual supper of the Athletic
association of Gardiner High was
held Tuesday evening in the vestry of
the Cnivnrsalist church. There was a
fine attendance and full justice was
done to the excellent menu presented.
The post prandial exercises were in
charge of Horace Hildreth as toast
master Among the speakers were
Supt. L. A. Ross. Principal T. c. Chat
fee. Anna Hayes, Laura Laughton,
Charles Kinds and Charles Hildreth
Football letters were presented to the
following: Charles Kinds, Charles
Hildreth. Palmer Kinds, Horace Hill
dreth. Donald Cobb, arold Dale, Stanley
Stuber, Edward Marks, Richard Anker-
tell. Francis Monaghan, Lawrence
ickey, Dana Tasker and Arthur Sugar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Woman. Citizenship Class

The class in Citizenship which will
be- at the City building at 4 o'clock
Thursday afternoon is asked to take
for particular consideration the ques-
ton: Az
do you believe in supporting your
party. whether in your judgment, it
is right or wrong?"
The other questions are:
l. How is the machinery of govern
ment operated?
2. Why was no provision made in
the Constitution for political parties?
3. How did political parties origin
ate in this country? Who were Tie
, leaders?
4. Give the principles advocated by
the Republicans under Thomas JEFF
| ferson.
s. Give the principles advocated by
the Wings.
| 6. When was the Democratic party
originated under it's present name?
| z. When was the Republican party
Of today first organized?
| s. Give an illustration of the change
III principles of the two major parties
8. What part do minor parties nv
in American parties? Give an Illus
tration.
| 10. Describe the committee organi-
cation of parties.
| II. How is national committee
man elected?
, IL. Define machine; boss"
ring"
13. Name several ways in which the
women may help clean up party ma
chinery. F..
The subject Of the new lesson for
Thursday will be Conventions, ard
Primaries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

France, so that she might finally
emerge after Christening experiences
free, a republic, with a strength of
character and a power of resistance
which has restored her to a true
glory in the estimation of the world
which no nation ever outranked. In
her example there is hope for strick-
en- Russia. Lacking the advance of
France in the late days of the eigh
teenth century, she will lack her
speed of recovery. But modern sci
use it.
without haste but without delay
the process has gone on in govern
ment from the days of Babylon to
the day of the constitution of Ver-
mont. One people has come and
lived and solved one problem and
when they have ceased to function
successfully another people have
taken up the burden and borne it
forward, ever forward. Coincident
with the development of mankind
have gone along the forces of philos-
ophy and of religion. Not enough
credit is attributed to these forces in
the development of government, So
ciety and civilization.
"All' of these mighty influences
have gone into the making of the in
stitutions of Vermont. In their light
these institutions are justified, en-
titled to our support and confidence
and to our belief in their perpetuity.
That which is based on the rule
of the people through a republic as
a principal is the ultimate. There is
great opportunity for Improvement
OF administration. 1t is not enough
that correct principles be declared in
institutions unless they result in
corresponding action in practical
life. Perfection requires not less eff :
fort but more. Great privileges mean
great responsibilities.
There is always the force Of evil
without and within. And it is diff
cult to say that any great nation
persisted by reason of an attack from
without. Disintegration begins with
in We are the possessors of tre-
mendous power, both as individuals
and as states. The great question of
the preservation Of our institutions
is moral question. Shall we use
our power for -aggrandizement
or for service? 1t has been a lack
of moral fibre which has been the
downfall of the peoples of the past
1T is true that as yet We see
through a glass darkly' but we sec
ON ~ f..s
American institutions so purely ex-
emplified in the state of Vermont
We see our rights shining forth with
respondent light as the reward of
fidelity to our duties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS
serious Accident Narrowly Averted
and Aid Quickly Given

oS AccIoent Narrowly Averted
and Aid Quickly Given
Inc night was dark and a penetrat-
ing colo chilled all who dared to ven
ture from the warmth of their homes.
IL is nevertheless necessary that ,ve
nave those in our midst having o,,r I'm
ture at heart. One of these ,ysr, ,,.;.t,
ers thinking only of Gardeners great.
ness 10 be, without warning stepped
INTO the lsh pond and was there nearly
overcome with the multitude of oppor-
tunities which Mrs. Flint the keeper Of
Tered. >But wait Help. Help. and az
no cry is unheard there appears unon
the scene those old reliables who use
oanser as a tonic and comb their hair
with fear, the American Legion.
quickly they extricated our friend from
the pond and warmed him with the
glow OF their ton of coal, wrapping a
street blanket around him. Mrs. John
son served him with drinks. (volstead
specials) and having partaken of a
lunch from Mrs. Woodbury's chatting
dish. ne purchased beautiful bouquet
from Miss Rellis' flower booth and was
turned loose at the great and only fair
given by the Gardiner Driving and
Agricultural club.
Was he lonely? Nay, no, never. As
the old Indian used to call the clans by
smoke signals and the beating of
drums. so we of the Kennebec Valley
clan are called to the Coliseum thou
sands strong. old and young, ma,i and
maid. to let loose. turn the old town up
side down, and from this comes a new
life. Hoop la Let her go. where she
stops nobody knows.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS
Black Ace Is Bright Spot In A Thrill.
ina Drama

Luke, gigantic Southern negro. is
one of the queer characters in 1.-THE
Family Honor" King Vidor's first pic
ture for First National. which will be
shown at the Acme theatre tonight.
Luke's master is a gambler who runs
the most notorious resort in the small
town, and Luke himself is not adverse
to a game of African golf He is one
of the props" of the gambling joint
and is entirely in his element.
Luke, while very black ace himself,
is one of the light, humorous spots in
n thrilling romance of beautiful
Southern girl, whose brother turns out
to be a gambler and wastrel
The management of the Acme is
looking for a big audience tonight as
every mother will want to bring her
children to see this remarkable pic
ture. ...
Coming Thursday, CHAS. RAY in
THE VILLAGE SLEUTH."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
New Englanders Invited
To Education Conference

Warrington. Jan. 1S.--Commissioner
Claxton of the bureau of education
issued today a formal invitation to
citizens of the New England states to
attend the regional conference on edu-
cation in Boston January 81 and %.
Governor Cox Of Massachusetts Use. X
pected to address the gathering. which
will meet in the Massachusetts State
House. 4..t.
The commissioner appealed particu-
larly to citizens to take part rather
than professional educators. desiring
to make it "a conference Of the men
and women who own the schools. pay
for them and use them" 1t is such
citizens alone. the statement said. who
can make possible any important i'm
provements in the schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Mass. State Senators SILVER

Boston. Jan. a1S-Lack of hot air in
the Senate chamber was bitterly de-
plored by shivering members as the
gilded Goldfish vane on the dome of the
State House whirled in the nipping fish
tail wind today. Shrewd draughts
swept down upon the senators.
The question was raised whether the
new system Of ventilation was not be-
ing over worked and predictions We're
made Of an epidemic Of coios that
might rob the ship of state of several
OF its pilots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
WEST GARDINER

MERRELL'S CORNER-Mrs. z. G.
Gilman, who has been visiting relatives
in Waterville. returned home Monday.
Mrs. John Fountaine is reported i'll
at her home. go
Miss Evelyn Colby Of Gardiner was
a. caller Sunday at the home of S. o.
Green.
John Knox of Gardiner was a recent
caller in town.
r. H. Orser, who is employed in
Bath, passed the weekend with his
family here.
Several children in this vicinity are
confined to their homes with the
whooping cough.
Mrs. Fred Jewett of Monmouth was
calling on relatives in town recently.
Lawrence Gross Of Gardiner, has
moved his family into the John Weston
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

Henry Merriam has recentIv repewad
Aia SUBSCRIPTION for the Kennebec Jour
nal "nlch he stated he had taken for
over ~ years. Incidentally Mr.. Mer-
ram remarked that he furnished ethe
"ist paper OF the Kennebec journal
when 1t became a daily, being at. that
Time IN the employ of the S. D. War
rem Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Boston College Football Dates

Boston, Jan. 1s-A revised schedule for
the Boston University football eleven
was announced today. It comprises
eight games with negotiations still
pending for a ninth contest on Nov. 10
with Carnegie Tech at Pittsburgh. The
games listed in order the first being
Harvard on September "a, are: Boston
College. Worcester Tech Institute. Wes-
leyan, Trinity. Rhode Island. Tufts and
Norwich. The faculty refused to ap-
prove game with Dartmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Steamship Line From
Boston to Bristol. Eng.

Boston, Jan. 1S.--Steamship service
direct from this city to Bristol. Eng
land. abandoned many years ago. lis
to be revived according to an announce
ment made here today. An English
company will send steamer from
Boston for Bristol on February and
If business warrants sdDeral ships
will be assigned to this route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

The annual installation Of officers OF
Canton Evergreen and Evergreen En-
campment will take place this Wednes-
day evening at I. o. o. F. hall, in the
form of joint installation, which
should be largely attended by both
branches as it is an occasion seldom
offered the brothers in this section.
supper will be served at Z o'clock and a
full attendance is requested. Chevaliers
are requested to wear full dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Cleaning Up For Advent
Boston POlicewomen

Bosom. Jan. 1S.-Police headquarters
mas been swept and garnished, rules
amended and uniforms mended for
the advent of 10 policewomen next
month. In a general order issued to-
day it was stipulated that in all regu-
lations the officer and patrolmau
shouli include policewomen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

The funeral of the late Frank w.
Dill was held at 2 o'clock Monday aft
emoon. Rev. NJ. G. Folsom, pastor of
The Universalist church of this city
officiating. The bearers were Ray w.
Eastman. DR.. r. D. Simons, /. l.. Bus
sell, Frank Hamlin. The entombment
was in Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

Mrs. Cora Fuller of this city is in
receipt of a letter from her son, Priv.
Percy Fuller of the U. S. Army, sta
toned at Governors Island, N. Y,
saying that he had undergone sur
gical operation recently but was get
ting on as wei las could be expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

The first business meeting of the
Gardiner Girls Club will be held in
City building Wednesday, JAM 10, at
8 o'clock. Every girl over Is is in
yited to attend. There will be a
pantomime, wild Nell in Her Final
Sacrifice" given by the Augusta
Girls Community Club. The consti-
tuition of the new club will be acted
upon. The election of officers will
take place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

Rev. y. A. Walsh, pastor of the First
Baptist church of Westbrook, a for
ner pastor of the Free Baptist church
of this city, was calling on Gardine.
friends, Tuesday. He was en- route for
Aroostook where he is to assist in re-
yNal services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
charles Rays New Leading Woman
An Extra" Q Year Aoo

ooe0lhJ tho ploce.-Adv.
Charles Rays New Leading Woman
An Extra" Q Year Ago
Stepping from high school in San
FranciSco. Ethel Shannon. a demure
little miss. who proudly boasts that
she - Of Irish descent, is seen as lead
ing lady for Charles Ray In his new
est Ince-Paramount satire on rural
life. IAN Old-Fashioned Boy which
comes as the feature Offering to the
Strand Theatre today.
Miss Shannon will be seen in the
role Of Betty Graves. an ultra-fash-
ionable society girl with a supercil-
tous disposition.
IAN old-Fashioned Boy" was di-
rected by Jerome Storm from story
by Agnes Christine Johnson. In adj
tion to Miss Shannon. the cast includes
Alfred Allen. Wade Boteler. Grace
Morse. Gloria Joy, frankie Lee, Vir-
GINA Brown and Hal Cooley.
Burton Holmes and last chapter of
Yelled Mystery" today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
A coIored "swipe" Plum 'stonished
at His "Hoss." He Needed the Bacon

Make up your mind to see some gin
gerry mixtures. running neck and neck
at the fair held in the Coliseum, Jan.
26-27-2S by the Gardiner Driving AS
ISOLATION. They will put some wi,irl-
wind action into their first annual fair.
It's going to be regular fair, a con-
vention Of Gardiner people cemented
together as they haven't been since
the days Of the old Coliseum on the
Causeway. The echo of this big af-
fair will be heard next summer in the
grand. stand at Merrill's Track The
following is an imaginary happening
at the track A fast stopper has fin
ished his first heat. and looking
through his bride to the colored
"swipe," said
Lead me to that shingled roof,
And II I'm not too "nosey"
Tell me. please. who raised the dough
f. f.. make ISs au aepea cosy, With
"Ah doan know which from whether
Rpt one thing as s he dsy held er fair.
Dey danced all night wild er big brass
But listen ter me. NAH honey.
Deres Jest one ting abs sho erbout,
Abs sho dey raised der money
Jes femme take yo harness of,
Step knee deep in der straw.
Lawdy! heres de only place
Dey run wild out er flaw.
All saw 70. boss. look out da side.
Where boats go hitter SHELTER
All saw 20 cassin possurn eyes
Up in der gran'stan' shelter -
All heahs tell er bout 70 early day@
When yo broke m went cun-trery
But nevah befo' has dis ole mig
Seen 70 notus mil-un-nery.
Be keerful, boss. yo lower 20 mark.
Dis track Is fast'race on.
70 'stonish me. but doan fool 'roun
Fo' sho, Ise needs der bacon"
Even the horses feel proud and Differ
ent when they step through the gehe
at the old track. It's settled fact
that nature picked up this wonder
spot with all its. beauty and planted
it SO near our city. that every man.
woman and child feels they have an
interest in It. The money realized
from this fair Will 60 to build grand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

The regular meeting of the Good
Comrades club will be held on Thurs
day evening of this week at Christ
church parish house. A full attend
ance is desired, there being special
work to do. Each member is request
Cd to bring a needle and thread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Crime Wave Helps
Toledo Insurance Business

Toleio, o.. Jan. 18.-Six murders in
the last eight days have resulted in
a run en- insurance companies here.
The applicants, desire everything from
protection from burglary to highway
robbery and safe blowing, 1t was said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

The annual parish supper of the
Old South Congregational church will
be held at the vestry this Wednesday
evening. Supper will be served at
$50. A large attendance is earnestly
desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Hi. impure Salad Costly to Him

Boston. Jan. 1S-Making impure salad
ingredients proved costly to Frank E.
Jewett, a vinegar manufacturer :, OF
Lowell. In the federal court today he
paid fines aggregating 5000 after
pleading guilty TO violation of the pure
food act. There were FIVE counts in the
indictment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

The funeral of the late Frances E
Baker was held Tuesday afternoon at
$50 O'Clock from her late home in
Pittston, Rev. ]. p. Irving, pastor of
the Randolph Methodist church Off
ciating. The bearers were w. S. Sar-
geant, L. /. and Z. w. Powers, Mel
vile Lamson. The interment was in
Maple Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Cony Principal To Speak At
BOmbahOOk Clubs Open House

Principal Clarence p. Quimby of
Cony High school will speak before
the Bonibahook club on Thursday eve-
ming. on the occasion of the clubs an
nual open house Mr.. Quimby is a
speaker of eloquence and his subject
will be one of interest to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

II. r. Prescott of Boston was in
the city Tuesday comforting with
Street Commissioner Brann on mod
ern apparatus for use in connection
with public water supplies. While
here he arranged for an exhibition
and demonstration to be given some
time next March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

Miss Irene Robinson. who recently
underwent surgical operation for ap-
pendicitis at the Augusta General
hospital, has SO far recovered as to
be able to return to her home in this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

Manchester, Eng. Jan. 1S-On a bal
lot just taken by the. Federation of
Master Spinners. the decision has been
reached to continue the mills spinning
Sgyptian cotton on short time, 81
hours weekly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Yaqui Indians on War Path

Nogales, Ariz.. Jan. e1s.---A band of
Yaqui Indians has resumed the war
path and today killed three Mexican
cowboys and looted ranch at Cruz
Piedras. eight miles south of Quay
mas, Sonora, according to official adj
vices tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
The Girl Scouts showed true SEQ,

The Girl Scouts showed true Scout
spirit Tuesday evening when in spite
of the cold weather they assembled
30 strong at the Maria Clark Gram
mar school for their regular weekly
meeting. Ten girls came from Lou
don Hill and several from the other
extreme end of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

The Current Events club will meet
with Mrs. r. w. Harvey this after
noon. Miss Jessica Haskell will give
q paper on, Conditions in Austria
Hungary" followed by the regular
current events.