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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
TO PROTECT TREATMENT
SINN FEN PRISONERS
HELD NEAR CITY CORK

Cork, Sept. 25-(By the Associated
Press)-The Cork city council has
decided to forward toNthe Irish gov
eminent in Dublin statement from
the commandant at Spike Island re :
garding the alleged severity of the
treatment of Sin Feiners informed
there.
According to the statement. read
to the city council last night, in
termed men who were severely dis
ciplined for singing in their huts at
night, continued their singing
Wednesday night as a, protest against
the order to them to desist
The statement said that several
armed soldiers entered .huts at II
o'clock at night and beat the in
termed men with rife butts and
stabbed several of them with bay
onets. The soldiers stripped the
huts of all beds. tables and other
conveniences. The next morning the
interned men refused to parade or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
Yacht America at PbiIa

Philadelphia, Sept. 25.-The schoon-
er yacht America. first winner of the
Americas cup. which is on the way
from Boston to Annapolis, where she
vii lbe used as a training ship at the
naval academy arrived here today.
The famous craft. in command of
William L. Swan, is being towed by
sub-chaser, 40S. She will remain here
two days, leaving Wednesday for
Baltimore and Annapolis by way of
the Chesapeake and Delaware Can
al.
On October 1. Charles Francis
Adams, representing the Eastern
Yacht Club. will transfer the Amer
lea to Secretary of Navy and receive
the purchase price of ST..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
Legion of VaIor Convention

Boston. Sept. 25-Many distinguish
ed delegates are expected to attend
the annual convention of the army
and navy legion of valor of the
United States in this city on Tues
day and Wednesday next. The or
ganization, formerly known as the
Medal of Honor Legion. until a few
months ago, was restricted to hold
ers of Congressional Medals of Hon
or. 1t now admits men who have
been decorated with the Distinguish
ed Service Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
Auction Sale
OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS
UT HOOoG7OIO 0OOUo
of Mrs. Esther Fletcher, e5 Second
ST., HalloweIl, Me-, Thurs
day, September 20


ST., HaloweII, Me-, Thurs
day, September 29
This lot consists of black walnut
chamber set, hand carved oak dres-
sers, white iron bed, springs and
mattresses, I dining table, 6 leather
seated dining chairs, large refrie-
orator, bookcase and writing desk
combined, Wheeler G. Wilson drop
head sewing machine, Magee
cook stove nearly new, I large par
Tor stove, art square 6x9, wool art
square 9xe, fiber art square exo,
oak stands, mahogany stands, oak
rockers, mahogany rockers, I g
burner oal stove, kitchen table and
kitchen chairs. pillows, bedding, q
wheelbarrows, lot of nice dishes, lot
Of agate dishes, jars. lamps, pictures,
tubs, boilers, garden tools, lawn
mower, copper tank and other arti-
cles too numerous to mention. This
is as clean a lot of goods az has been
sold in HalloweIl for long time.
Sale starts at I o'clock. II stormy,
next fair day.
A. c. BRAGG, Auctioneer.
scpt26d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

There will be a regular meeting of
Granite City Rebekah Lodge this
Monday evening at Odd Fellows hall
This marks the 10th anniversary of
the founding of the Order. There will
be an appropriate program with re-
freshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

work. whereupon the military au-
thorities locked the doors of the
huts. The interned men countered
by taking down the doors and burn
ing them and otherwise wrecking the
huts.
The statement added that the
wrecking would continue until the
demands of the informed men are
granted. In the statement a list of
rs cases where severe beatings were
administered is chronicled. The
lord mayor of Cork. commenting on
the statement, said it illustrated the
spirit acuating the British toward
the truce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
SECOND DEGREE MURDER
VERDICT AGAINST GIBSON

Newfane, VT. Sept. 24.--Willian.
Gibson was found guilty today of muir
der in the second degree in connection
with the death of George Race, an
aged storekeerer at Chester. He was
sentenced by Judge F. l.. Fish TO life
imprisonment. William Lescord, tried
previously. was found guilty Of muir
der in the first degree but sentence
was deferred pending the outcome of
an appeal to the supreme court Race
was beaten over tn head and robbed
on May 5. Both Gibson and Lescord
were deserters from Camp Dix. Glib
sons home is in Seymour. Tenn. and
Lescord resided at South Ashburnham,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Kidnapping Follows Thefs - Janney
Jewel Robbery Complicated by
Disappearance of Granddaughter


Disappearance of Granddaug hter
Detectives working on the jewel
theft of Mrs. Samuel Van Zile Jan
ney are further baffied by the kid
mapping of little Bebita Price, Mrs
Janney's grandchild.
Little Bebita was in the care of
Miss Esther Maitland, Mrs. Janneys
private secretary. upon whom sus-
plcion of the Jewel theft has fallen.
MISS Maitland Claims she saw Bebita
carrie9,away "a limousine.
HeiXstory is gI~epl little credence,
as 1t is known that she has been in
communication with the childs faith
er. who left his wife after asquarsel.
When Price was interviewed by De-
tective Whitney and told that he was
suspected of the robbery, he said he
would hit hack N9low.tae bbow, They
are working on the theory that Price
kidnapped his own daughter with the
aid of Miss Maitland.
Mr.. Dick Ferguson, the Janney's
neighbor, who has been paying
marked attention to the beautiful
Miss Maitland, swears by her inno-
cence. He has produced a wrapper
from a special brand of cigars
smoked by Mr.. Janney He found it
on the lawn the night of the theft,
and, as it was dry. it had been
dropped there afteh the severe storm
OF that evening.
This clue is a valuable one, as will
be proven at the Strand theatre to-
day, by Blanche Sweet. who is Miss
Maitland. Private Secretary" in THE
Girl in the Web" a new Jesse d.
Hampton-Pathe feature adapteG
from Geraldine Bonner's popular
story. fAdv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

An auto containing a party from
San Bernardino, Cal, was ,camped
for a short time at the corner of
Bridge and Middle street. A lady in
passing, noticed the location that
the car was from and asked if the
occupants of the car knew Clarence
Haskell of chat place. The man re-
piled that he did, saw him every day
and promised him that he would look
up his sister if he came to Gardiner
1t was unnecessary for the lady who
stopped to make inquiries was the
sister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

New York. Sept 25.-Ten months
ago Miss Bessie Coleman, "a year old
negress, left her home in Chicago,
where she had been employed as a
manicurist, for Europe Today she
returned to this country on the
steamship Manchuria as a full fledged
aviatrix. said to be the first of her
race. The young woman. who at
tended an aviation school in France,
plans to engage in exhibition flying
in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

In the ad of the Hallowell Remnant
store published in the Journal of
Saturday morning, a typographical
error resulted in the wrong price be-
ing quoted in Lot s, Ladies Plush
Coats, SILK Lined" The sale price
given was 1915 when it should have
been $4,000. The coats We're made to
retail for $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Torrington. Conn, Sept. 25-John
I. Boland. state treasurer of the
Knights of Columbus died at his home
here today. He was 81 years old and
recently underwent an operation. He
had served 20 years as knights of
Columbus treasurer. and at one time
was burgess of the borough of Tor
rington. He leaves a widow, three
and one son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

There will be meeting of the
Gardiner Board of Trade held this
evening at the city building at 8
O'clock sharp At this meeting COM
mittees for the coming Board of
Trade fair will be appointed and
plans formulated. Everybody seems
to be taking hold of the affair with
just the zest required to make it a
success. The date set for the fair
is Nov % and so and Dec. / and ..
The board has thus far had an I'M
usually successful year and the fair
should be in keeping with the rest of
the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
STEAMER OSKALOOSA
AT ST. JOHNS FOR REPAIRS

st. Johns, n. F., Sept. 25.-The
United States Shipping Board steam
er Oskaloosa, Antwerp, for Boston,
previously reported in distress, ar
rived here today and will remain for
several days for repairs to her en-
gines.
The shipping board steamer Isanti
from Fowey put in here short of wa
ter. She. will resume her voyage to
Philadelphia tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

The remains of Walter S. Kirk
We're brought 70 Gardiner Sunday
afternoon from Freeport, where the
funeral services were held and taken
10 Oak Grove cemetery for inter-
ment. Masonic burial services were
conducted at the grave by Maine
Commandery No. !, X. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

somewhat injured. though none Of
the injuries were serious. Mr.. Blu
bars car was also badly damaged.
Mr. HARDWOOD has settled for the
damage done and the case will not be
brought up in court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Edward Horne left Saturday for
Ell Paso Texas. for a visit to his
brother, Walter, who left this city 10
years ago and who is now critically
i'll in the Lone Star State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Sale Of household goods. Eddy re-
frigerator, Singer sewing machine.
electric vacuum cleaner, gas range,
chairs. commodes toilet set. silver
toilet articles, kitchen furnishings,
toboggun. etc. Also one antique Per
sian rug 5x7 long mirror, old glass
ware. modern china and glassware,
books in English French and Ger
man. Mrs H. S. Webster, - Kings
bury street. sept26d6t
DR., W. F. Pierce will occupy Offices
IN Water street, formerly DR..
Lambs Office. sept24, 12t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

The Methodist Brotherhood will
meet Tuesday evening in the church
vestry. supper will lbe served by the
Ladies' Aid Society at Z o'clock
sharp An interesting program is ar
ranged, with Judge Harold f. Cook
the speaker of the evening. All men
of the Methodist constituency are
invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
Italian Editor Dies

Haverhill, Mass. Sept. 25s-Michael
r. Salero, editor and publisher of an
Italian newspaper at Lawrence. died
suddenly here today of a pulmonary
hemorrhage. He had come to this
city to speak at a Dante Memorial
celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

The Gardiner Girls Club will hold
a gentleman's night on Monday eve
ming at st. Joseph's hall Although
it will he an invitational affair a
small fee will be charged to cover ex-
penses of the evening. Members have
the privilege of inviting the boys and
II is hoped that every boy in the city
will receive an invitation. A three
piece orchestra, with Miss Carey at
the pano, will furnish good music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. George =. Moore and
daughter, Ruth of Skowhegan, who
have been visiting the formers pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Moore,
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

There will be a meeting of the
Woman's State Relief Corps this
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
home of Miss Eva Howard on Sec
ond street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Seth S. Aldrich who
have been passing the summer at
their cottage near the outlet at Lake
Cobbosseecontee have returned to
their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Fred F. Wescott. who has been
employed in Gardiner for the past
eight months left Sunday for Hav-
crhll, Mass where he is to be en-
plOyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Frank Libby, who has been visit
ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.
Dexter Libby, Dresden avenue, left
Saturday on his return to his horne
in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
tist church will meet at O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon in the vestry
Ladies are requested to attend pre-
pared to tack on puffs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Master Raymond Gallagher, who
has been the guest of Gardiner rela-
tives left Saturday for his home in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Miss Ann Raymond of Saccarappa,
who has been visiting Farmingdale
friends, returned Sunday to her
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Mrs. Kenneth Sproul Of Concord,
y H., who has been visiting friends
here, left Saturday on her return to
her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: NO. Depot Square. Telephone 37-W
Office Hours 1870 z 20 A. M4tospm

Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Dutail of
saco, arrived Saturday for week
end visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
New Swimmjnu Records

New York. Sept. 25.-Eight SWIM
ming records. five worlds and three
American. were set in an open meet
in 25 yard pool at Brighton beach
today. The record performers were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
LOCAL NOTICE

FOR SALE-Preserving Citron,
cts. per pound delivered. William
Harp, Hallowell, Telephone 1854.
sento3d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

The Ladies' Circle of the First
Baptist church will meet Tuesday
afternoon at the Baptist parsonage
with Mrs. Charles E. Young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Miss Edna D. Little of Roxbury,
Mass, who has been visiting friends
in Randolph, returned Saturday to
her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
HALLOWELL

Mr.. and Mrs D. F. Mace of Farm
ington were week end callers among
friends in the city Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Miss Charlotte Boyle o. New York.
Norman Ross of Chicago and relay
teams of the women's swimming as
ISOLATION Of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Gray, Win
ter street, left Saturday for their va
cation. which is to be passed at
Wytopitlock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Mrs. w. L. Powers of Machias is
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. l.. Gerrish, Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Inc Daughters of the Holy Cross
Will meet Tuesday evening with j. H.
Lawrence, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

The Four B club will meet this
Tuesday evening at the usual time
and place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26

Arcn n. Morrell leaves Monday to
enter Yale Medical school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-26
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Chelsea Grange Monday
evening. sept26d1t
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-11-29
FORMER WINNEMUCcA
MINISTER TEACHING

According to the Reno Gazette
of recent date, Rev. Edward
Hoering, former Episcopal rector in
this city, who was mysteriously shot
through the head at the temples
while residing in Winnemucca on
June % of this year, has been ap-
pointed teacher of elocution and
music at the Episcopal Church Di-
vinity School of the Pacific in San
Francisco. He has assumed his
work.
Rev. Hoering has advised Bishop
]. Hunting of his complete recovery
to good general health, although his
eyesight is permanently lost as a
result of the wound he received. To
overcome the disadvantages arising
from his blindness he is now study
ing methods for the blind and hopes
to be able to fill the existing void
in his touch with the outside world
by the splendid intelligence methods
that have been devised for sightless
people.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-11-29
STATE OFFICIAL IS
VISITING SCHOOLS
Pupils Are Being Given Tests and
Other Try-Outs Viii Follow
In Next Semester

7. w. Chapman, deputy state su-
perintendent of public instruction,
was in Winnemucca yesterday, hav-
ing concluded his visiting With the
schools of the northern part of the
county. He was on his way to visit
four districts in Lander and Elko
counties which were lately added to
his supervisoral district.
Prof. Chapman succeeded Chaun-
cey w. Smith, now principal of the
Elko elementary school. He was
formerly in charge of supervisoral
districts in the southern part of the
state and is an educator old in ex-
perience, though young in years.
During his recent trip over this
county Prof. Chapman gave pupils
of the sixth, seventh and eighth
grades tests similar to the intelli-
gence tests applied in the army and
also conducted silent reading tests.
He will follow these up when he
makes his next official trip in the
spring by giving standard tests in
silent reading, spelling, compost on,
and the minimum essentials in
arithmetic.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-11-29
STORM BENEFITS
/. FARMS AND RANCE
First General Storm of the Season
Is On Over the State and This
County Is Benefited

HUMBOLDT county is sharing the
great material good that is result
ing from a general storm which is
in progress throughout the entire
state. A warm rain is on in VIM
nemucca which turns to snow in
the higher elevations of this part
of the state, the mountains being
immaculate in their snow covering
in all directions from this city.
Stockmen express satisfaction
over the change in the weather and
feel that the ground is being prop
erly prepared to receive the gen.
era SHOWS looked for in the near
future.
Ray Fisher, government weather
observer, gives the highest tempera-
ture yesterday at 49 above and the
lowest this morning at "a above
with a mean of "a above. The nor,
NAL mean for the date is two de
grees co@der.
Up to eight O'Clock this morning
.12 of an inch of precipitation hao
fallen in Winnemucca. Double thi
amount fell this morning and the
storm shows no sign of breaking.
The forecast for tonight and to-
morrow is rain or snow and the pre-
vailing wind direction today i
southwest.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-11-29
BERT PERKINS DIED IN
OAKLAND SUNDAY NIGHT

Bert Perkins, for many years a
resident of this county, died Sun
day in Oakland, Calf, according to
word received yesterday by Mrs
$. G. Lamb, sister of the deceased
Passing occurred suddenly. The de-
ceased was AZ years of age and
was a native of this state. He
spent his early boyhood at Rye
Patch, in this county. He was later
employed by the Southern Pacific
railroad company and worked on
this division of that road for many
years.
He suffered serious injuries in an
accident some years ago, including
the loss of foot, and last summer
lost an eye through a premature ex-
plosion of dynamite. He established
his resident in Palo>Alto, Calf, re.
Gently.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-11-29
PARADISE VALLEY
RANCH[Rs ACTIVE
MEMBERSHIP is ABOUT 100
PER CENT AND MOVEMENT
STARTS OFF WITH ACTIVITY
AND EARNEST WORK AS BE-
SETTING IDEAS
County Agent J. w. Wilson TO Lead
Party That Will Leave Here
December 6 to Inspect
Irrigation Works

A meeting of the Paradise Valley
Cattlemen's Association occurred
Sunday with an attendance from all
parts of the district. County Agent
]. w. Wilson was present from VIM
nemucca and spoke. Fred Stewart
acted as chairman of the meeting.
It was decided that the entire
membership would attend the meet
ings of the Farm Bureau and Me-
vada Livestock Association, to be
held in this city next Monday. Ver-
non Metcalf, secretary of the state
organization of stockmen, had pre-
viously asked for the conference.
Problems connected with ranching
and farming will be taken up. SINH
lar meetings will be held later in
Elko and Ely, and a delegation
from Humboldt county will likely
attend.
Among the questions to be taken
up Monday are: Rodent control,
coyote determination, cattle THEW
ing and rewards, marketing, war
finance work, including the possible
forming of a war finance associa-
tion in Humboldt county.
At the meeting held Sunday the
Paradise stockmen rescinded their
reward offer for the arrest and
prosecution Of cattle thieves, this
form of deterrent against maraud-
ers being held out under the reward
offers of the state organization
Other matters discussed at the
meeting included the subject of
fencing lands within the Santa Rona
area and it was decided that the
present prices of cattle do not war
rant the money outlay that would
be involved.
Paradise Valley will send dele
cation, consisting Of H. X. Harvey,
Fred Stewart and Harvey Stock on
500-mile trip which will start on
the morning of next Tuesday, to be
concluded when home is reached six
days later. County Agent j. w.
Wilson will accompany the party,
which will travel by automobile. A
careful inspection of the irrigation
works of northern Nevada will be
made, commencing at the Pitt and
Taylor reservoir near Humboldt
House. The Lahontan reservoir,
the Walker Lake irrigation district
and Topaz Lake will be visited, all
to the end that ideas may be had
in laying the foundation for fully
developed Paradise Valley.
The return trip from Yerington
will be made by way of Carson City
County Agent Wilson believes
that the residents of Paradise VAL
ley will be Joined by a number Of
ranchers from the Lovelock district
and that an impressive array of the
land and livestock interests of Hum
boldt and Pershing counties will
reach the states capital, and me-
tropolis, there to make plain exist
| ing needs in this part of the state.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-11-29
RED CROSS ROLL CALL
WILL CLOSE TOMORROW

Duane Bush, chairman, announces
the following results of the 1921
Red Cross roll in this county:
Golconda, So; McDermitt, %;
Paradise, 45; Rebel Creek, 10; Sui
phur, 40; Willow Points, 10; Pla-
tora, l; Orovada, 8; Winnemucca,
200.
With quota of $50 laid down,
Humboldt county is still long way
removed from the mark, yet the
Roll Call closes tomorrow night.
If there are those who have not
been solicited they may inclose their
contributions to the worthy cause
and mail to Duane Bush in this city.