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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Information Wanted
About Colley Family
Formerly of Augusta

City Clerk Frank E. Southland re-
ceived recently letter from William
H. Colley of Niagara Falls. N. Y, ask
ing for information regarding his
fathers people. The writer of tire
letter neglected to give the first name
of his father. but stated that he
thought his father was born in Au-
gusta. This information could not be
supplied by the city clerk inasmucll
as there were no families by the
name of Colley on the city books. but
it may be that some of the readers of
the Journal may be able to give the
information.
The letter from W. H. Colley read
in part as follows:
with the understanding that you
are in position to furnish records Of
ancestry, I am making request for
some information of my fathers
people. My father passed away when
1 was 10 years of age, and I am now
40 years old. AS early impressions
never leave the mind, there were
many incidents that give to me pleas
ant memories.
Il understand that my father was
born in Augusta, Maine, and if you
can give me any information or make
any suggestion whereby 1 may CD
tain information about my fathers
people, it will be greatly appreciated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

track squad, Capt. Eden Gray pre-
scented the school with the trophy
which was a very handsome oak
shield with the track insignia in sill
Vcr and brass on it. His remarks.
though brief, were right to the point.
He thanked the members of the track
team for their efforts in making the
winning of this trophy possible and
also thanked the student body for
their whole hearted support. On be-
half Of the school, Principal Clarence
Quimby accepted the prize and COM
plimentcd the squad upon their sue
cess. Each member of the team were
chccred Justify and the school wells
and cheers were given over and over
again.
The shield has been accorded a
prominent place on the walls of the
school library and is to be retained by
Cony for one year and by the team
winning the best two out of three
annual meets. Thus, should the Cony
| boys win the meet next year, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Sons of Veterans and James Fitz-
gerald Post American Legion, and it
is expected that all churches will
unite in this service. The members
of the various auxiliary organiza-
tons of the Post and Camp are in
vited to join in this service.
Comrades will assemble at Post
Headquarters at l o'clock +. NJ,
May 80, in full uniform, prepared to
assist in the ceremonies TO be held
at the. soldiers monument.
The line will be formed at 2.15 p
NJ. on Water street, under the direc-
ton of Henry J. Pullcn, Marshal OF
the Day. The column will move at
$50 o'clock Il. NJ. and proceed in the
usual order up Water street to
Bridge street. up Bridge street to
State street, down State street to
Monument Park, where the usual eX-
ercises will be held by the Post and
American Legion.
The column will then reform and
march to the Penney Memoria
church where the Grafton for Me-
mortal Day will be delivered by Rev
w. j. Idly lOI
The selection and preparation OF
the flowers for the beautiful custom
of decoration will be under the direc'
ton of that band of noble and de-
voted women. the members of Seth
Williams Independent Relief Corps
Mrs. Lucy Ware, President, and We
cordially invite to assist in this work
the members of Seth Williams Ma
tional Relief Corps, No. Sc; Gen. Phi
Sheridan Circle, Ladies of the G. A
r. and Auxiliary Corps of Sons O
Veterans, the Daughters Of Veteran!
and Auxiliary of the American
Legion.
All citizens who are in possession
of flags are respectfully requested tt
place the same at half mast unit
high noon. after which they should
be raised to full staff for remaindel
Of day.
A hearty invitation is extended tt
all soldiers, sailors and marines who
took a part i'm the Civil War. Span
ish War and World War to join thi:
Post in the observance of the day
1t is also hoped that the citizen:
generally and all the different order!
in the city will unite in making it
dav of sacred and tender memories.
BY order of
GEORGE f. GAY.
Post Commander
WILLIAM McDAvID, Adiutant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
+. CONY STUDENTS
CELEBRATE MONDAY
THE TRACK VICTORY
Oak Shield Trophy Won at Hebron
Meet, Presented to School by Vic
torious Team-Enthusiast Rally
Cony Students

The regular Monday morning as
sembly at Cony High school was Civ
en- over to d celebration of the VIC
tory of the track team who returned
winners from the Hebron Invitational
meet held at Hebron on Saturday
last. The Cony boys won in a close
race, their nearest opponents being
Gardiner High. The Cony aggrega-
ton received score of A points
against Gardeners Al. The shot-put
which Don Brennan wrested away
from Gardiner with his remark
able throw, gave the Capital City lads
/ the honors of the meet
J Yesterday morning, on behalf of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
FARM BUREAU NOTES

The work in the forming of Boys
and Girls Agricultural clubs in con-
nection with the Kennebec- Farm Bu-
reau is progressing rapidly in most
encouraging manner. At West Sid
ney boys and girls club was form
ed last Thursday with nine charter
members and prospects of more
members. Miss Jesse Kelly is the
leader and the assistant leader is
Mrs. r. c. Ballard.
\ boys and girls club of ten mem
bers has been started at Farmingdale.
The leader is Mrs. A. A. Houdlette.
The Farmingdale club will call itself
the Everready club. A club of the
same class has been started at Ben
ton with IL members and the leader
is L. A. Davis. A meeting was held
last Saturday at Riverside to COM
plete the organization and chose the
name of the Riverside Boys and
Girls club. 1t is expected that other
clubs will be formed at Winthrop.
East Winthrop, Monmouth, Vienna
and Litchfield.
The total membership for the boys
and girls clubs of the county for May
Is includes 1913 members. A year ago
at that time the membership num-
bered 63
Miss Helen Clark, county demon
strator of the Kennebec Farm Bu-
| reau, will be in Sidney at the Grange
hall, this Tuesday at the meeting of
| the women's division of the Sidney
Farm Bureau. Mrs. Dan 3. Weeks of
this city will give an interesting talk
on First Aid. On Wednesday at the
church at Nassalboro Center, the
women's division of the Farm Bureau
will have a similar meeting, also with
Mrs. Weeks present
The women's division of the West
Augusta Farm Bureau will meet
! Thursday and fireless cooker pro-
gram will be carried out. The
women's division of the Litchfield
Grange will meet Friday at the
grange hall and "betties' or dress
making forms will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Myron NJ. Davis, president of the
Augusta Chamber of Commerce, and
George c. Clarke, the secretary,
passed Monday evening at Waterville
where they attended the Boom
Maine" meeting held at the Elks' hall
under the AUSPICES of the Waterville
Chamber of Commerce. the State
Chamber of Commerce and other
mems and women's organizations of
that city Governor Percival p Bax-
ter and Mr.. Gulnac. president of the
State Chamber of Commerce. were
scheduled as speakers of the eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Past Matrons' Night. o. E. S.

Rose of Sharon Chapter No. IS. O.
E. S., held one of its best meetings
of the season recently at Masonic
Temple with a large number pres
ent.. Pas. Matrons' Night was OBJ
served and the following past officers
filed the several stations: w. NJ.
Leila l.. Hussey: w p. George C.
Libby; A. NJ, Cora B Turner; sec
rotary, Ida NJ. Locke; treasurer.
Villa Kingsley; conductress, Kath-
crime c. Morrill,; A. c.. Susie NJ.
Brann; chaplain, Helen NJ. Hewins;
marshal, Alice E. Webster: organist,
Ola w. Plummer; Ada. Cora l..
Reyes: Ruth, Elizabeth A. Thomp-
son; Esther, Elsie NJ. Pingree: Mar
tina, Anna M. Partridge; Electa.
Elizabeth J. Pierce: warder, Emma
V. BODICE: sentinel, Lemuel D. Haz-
elwood
A musical entertainment was Civ
en- by a quartet, with readings by P.
NJ. Frances NJ. Hardwood. A de-
.icious lobster salad supper with all
of the fixings was served after the
ceremonies IF the evening, and a
social hour enjoyed by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Mrs. Seth s. Thornton has resign
ed her position on the Woman's Ad-
visory Board of the Republican State
Committee. by reason Of her making
preparation to leave town. Mrs. Del
mont Emerson of Island Falls has
received the appointment to succeed
her in this capacity.-Aroostook
Daily Times. Both ladies are we'll
known in this city, having figured
prominently in the Legislative social
proceedings of the past session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Asylum Lodge of Odd Fellows are
making arrangements to handle a big
crowd of visiting brethren at the dis
trict meeting to be held here on Mon
day, May 23 All members of the or
der. visitors or otherwise. will be ac-
commodated at supper which will be
served from $50 to $50. Arrange
ments have been made to serve to
200 at G. A. II. hall under the aus
pices of the Sons of Veterans Auxil-
iary. 100 at the Penney Memorial
church vestry. and the others will be
taken care of at the banquet rooms
of the Augusta organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Tie Universalist Mission Circles of
the Kennebec District will hold
union meeting at the Universalis.
church in Hallowell this afternoon a,
o'clock. Will the Augusta members
please take the $50 car? Each men,
be- may invite friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Mason. son Ar
thur and daughter. Louise, have re-
turned from st. Johnsbury. VT, where
they were called by the fatal lines;
of Mrs Mason's sister. Mrs. Charles
Chamberlain. whose death occurred
at Brightlook hospital, following sur
gical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Capital Grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening in G. A.
r. hall The first and second de-
grees were conferred on a class of
candidates. Capital Grange is to
visit Readfield Grange next satur-
day evening, May p.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The last meeting of the season of
the Augusta League of Women vos-
ers will be held this Tuesday evening
at 7.3o o'clock in the Assembly hall
of the Y. NJ. G. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The Rebekah Aid will meet We'd
nesday evening at I. o. o. F. hall as
guests of Miss Eva Lamson. Sadie
Jordan and Mrs. Phoebe Sylvester
"Children's night" will be observed.
Each member is requested to bring
a box lunch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Henry n. Whitman who underwent
surgical treatment Sunday at his
home, was reported Monday to be
resting comfortably and getting along
as we'll as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The gasolene and oil distributing
station being erected on Commercial
street near Oak street, by John Gag
non, is we'll under way. The struc-
ture will be constructed of fire proof
cement blocks and when completed
will present a very neat and attrac-
tive appearance for small build
inc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The Woman's division of the Fam
Bureau will hold an all-day meetiag
Thursday with Mrs. Harriet Knowles.
They will make a fireless cooker. a
basket lunch will be served at noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Melbourne Cronkhite
have returned to their home in Fair
field after visiting here for a short
time with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coleman Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Maurice j. Quimby returned re-
Gently from two weeks automobile
trip in Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Picard ha'e
retained from Waterville where they
attended the Rousseau and ViSu0
Wedding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Henry F. Cummings left on the
4.05 express train Monday afternoon
for Boston to purchase a carload of
horses. He will return, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Miss Naomi Maher. student at
Colby College, visited at her home
here over Sunday. She was accom-
panied by a classmate, Miss Clara
Carnage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

A. H. Curtis of South Paris has
been admitted at the Augusta Gener-
al hospital, for surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Local and Long Distance Furniture
and Piano Moving anywhere, any
time. No road too long. Preston F.
Seekins, office Willow Street. Tel.
423.M. may1od6t~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Hon. William H. Gannett returned
Monday afternoon from trip TO
Northern Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Miss Margaret Dunn and Miss Jo-
sephine Gaffney of this city, were in
Waterville. recently. where they WIS.,
tied Miss Annie Dunn, nurse at F'oss
Hall, Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Prof. L. \. Wass of Bowdoin Col
leSe, was in the city Monday, on mat
tiers of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Attorney Charles j. Cole of Read
field was a caller at the courthouse,
Monday, on legal business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Johnson OF
Portland were visitors recently in
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

fl. II. Rummery, local manager for
the Markson Clothing Co. has pur-
chased Il new Ford touring car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Miss Anna w. Weston resumed her
duties. Monday. as teacher of the kin
dergarten at the harrington school,
after passing the two-weeks' vaca-
ton at her home at Hyde Park, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Secretary Frank B. Condor of the
augusta Y. NJ. c. A. passed Monday
at Waterville on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

room p. Augusta Trust building, Of
"Wednesday afternoon between th'
hours of $50 to 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Miss Lois Thomas. of Old Orch
ard is a guest at the home of Miss
Grace Pullen, Riverside Drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Miss Ruth Allen and Miss Helen
Libby. students at Colby College.
were here over Sunday and visited
Miss Margaret White, also a Colby
student
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Henry +. Potter of Portland. was in
The city, Monday. calling on friends
and business acquaintance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Attorney Thomas V. Doherty. who
has been in this city for a few days
on business has returned to his home
in Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Sumner Mclean has purchased a
new Ford touring car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The marriage intentions of Miss
Corinne Rich Of Danvers and Ernest
i race OF Topsfield, Mass, have re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Gently been filed at the Office of the
city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Wheeler
of Plainfield. n. j.. have arrived here
and have gone to their cottage at
Robbins Point at Lake Cobbossee,
where they plan to pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Dr. Florence NJ Opdycke will be in
charge of the Osteopathic Clinic at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Chester Fowles who has been
passing several months in the state
of Texas, has returned to his home in
this city. He has been visiting his
brother who lives in that state and
who did live in Mexico at one time,
until Mexican troubles arose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Tuesday, May II, 1921.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

l.. NJ. Francis of Cornish was in the
city, Monday, on matters of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The engagement of William H.
Cornforth to Miss Ella A. Quinn, di-
rector of the young people at the
High street Congregational church
in Lewiston. has been announced.
Both are we'll known Auburn people
and have many friends in that city
Mr.. Cornforth is court stenographer
to Justice Spear and is we'll known
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Chester Floyd of the Cony High
school faculty attended the State
track meet at Bowdoin College, Sat
urday. n a------> -----a'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

shield will remain in the Capital City
permanently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at North Augusta Grange
hall Wed. evening, May Is. Baked
bean supper. Music by Smiths or
chestras may16d3t
Kelley's Orchestra, library Hall.
Gardiner, Wednesday. may17-1S-
Mountain advocate., 1921-08-19

w. II. Dathcrage is in Louisville
and Jenersonvillc, Ind. on a bust
ness trip.
Mrs. y. *. Dickinson and little
son and daughter Of Louisville, who
have been guests of Mrs. y. =. Wal
ker. returned home after "a ,vn day
visit here.
At least Eve prominent men Of
Barbouryillc have received an an
earned premium with cancelled ac-
cident insurance policies as the Acct
dent and Health Insurance Com
panies consider life unsafe in Knox
County and they refuse to take the
risk
While Tom Carroll and Oryillc
Hammons were throwing rocks at Il
copper-head snake at the river We'd
nesday Tom fell off the step leading
up to the river bridge. causing a
badly bruised face. Two teeth were
broken. Fortunately he fell into the
brush otherwise his injuries would
have been much worse. This is Il
dangerous approach and should be
protected with a railing.
After witnessing the splendid at
tendance of representative citizens
at the meeting Of the Law Enforce
ment League Monday morning none
may doubt that the citizens of Knox
County have put their hands To the
plow and will not look backward
until law is 4 respected force among
all professions of men and not q
thing to be conveniently set aside at
pleasure Law is che rock ON which
all that is decent and fine is built
and no man should be permitted to
use it for his individual convenience.
Mountain advocate., 1921-08-19
VISITOR DIES
IN SCOTLAND

IT is with keen regret that we re-
cord the sudden death Of Bailie Will
liam Gibson. j. p. managing direc-
tor Of william Gibson a. CO., Ltd,
golf club and cleek manufacturers,
EinFhorn. lie had a sudden seizure
on wednesday evening while attend
ing meeting Of Office bearers in the
4. T.. Church of which he was an
elder lie was removed home and
medically attaIdod, but death took
place in the carly hours of Thurs
day morning Deceased was a ma
I've OF Eirkclldy. and has been cut
If in the prime of life being 50 years
of "Er. 4 n.3ctical business man in
youth he commenced in a small way
as q golf clock maker i'm Caanan
I.no, Edinburgh, transferring some
DWoUtv years ago to Hinghorn. where
hc built c...ory at Bowbutts. The
t.w h.tcrly aoCame limited com
H uv uny has made rapid progress
Iu.,i"s.ng "a new site on the Burn
itslaud Road recently, they built up
ON il one OF the finest and largest
modern factories in the country. De-
crnscd was Valued public servant
He served one term on the School
Board, and has been some fifteen
years q member of the Town Council
ten Of which he was a magistrate
he was q licensing magistrate of the
Burah and =. p. for Fifeshire
Hai.iu Gibson was of Il kindly, oblig-
ing, frank, open, soCiable nature
always ready TO do good turn. He
took prominent place in Freema-
sorry and WAS 4 member of the To-
cal Lodge ST. Leonards. He was
EcrU.y Interested i'm sport, and only
lass. month at his instigation, the
nrI organised professional golf
Ia""9amoGt. and provided 5000 of
pri2o money. y popular employer
and citizen, highly esteemed by the
community, his death is a great loss
to the town. Heartfelt sympathy Is
extended to his widow, his daughter
and the two sons who are abroad.
The eldest son, Lieut. William Glib
son, II. s.. was killed during the war.
Exchange.
r. W. Anntou K Co. have been ap-
.priscd of o. death of Mr.. William
Gibson, of Kinghorn, Fifeshire,
Scotland, who some months ago Wis
tied this city to superintend the pur-
chase of golf sticks from the Hick-
ory Mill. lie was accompanied by
Mr.. Smith who sent the notice Of Mr..
Gibson's death to Barbourville. Mr..
Gibson made many friends while
here who will regret his demise.
Mountain advocate., 1921-08-19
4 BIRTHDAY PARTY

On Thursday, August 11th, Nan
eye steele entertained q number Of
hcr little friends n her home from
. to 10 celebrate her birthday an
uiveraary. Many games wore played
ana q pleasant afternoon passed all
too quickly. Delicious ice cream and
cake We're served by the little host
css assisted by Miss Selden Steele.
All left wishing Miss Nancyc many
happy returns of the day.
These present worc-Evolyn Car
rard. Anna Francis Dishman, Bertha
Burman. Emily Minlon, Willamara
Ninton. Billie Chamberlain. Barbara
Smith. Francis Garrard, Mary Rich
ardson, Catherine Kennedy, Jean
Owens, Catherine Hawn LOrretta
Mealcr, Lucy Hinkle, Hovy Hersh-
berg, Ruth Ballard. Rose Arnett Nil
Ter. Jean Campbell, Annie Ketchem
and Miss Nancye and her sister Sell
den.
Mountain advocate., 1921-08-19
WOMAN EHSCUES TWO
CHILDREN AND DROWNS

Miss Marian Crawford lost her
lie in Upper Martins Fork near
Smith, six miles from here, while
rcsCuiug two children from drown
ing. according to news reaching here.
she was exhausted when she put the
children safe ashore and the suppo-
sition is she suffered an attack Of
heart disease and fell from the bank
back into the water. She was ma
iron nj the Smith Community School
% Presbyterian institution. She came
TO this country some time last fall
from New York.
The names of the two children
whom Miss Crawford saved from
drowning have not been learned
Harlan Enterprise.
Mountain advocate., 1921-08-19
TNiON SERVICE

Sunday evening at 1880 in the
Chrispign Church. The preacher will
be Rev. John owen Gross, of the NJ.
+. Church.