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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
Landru Says Woman's
Letters Dated After
Her Alleged Murder

Versailles. NOV. 11-(By a. PA
surprise was sprung in the assizes
court here today when Henri L.andru.
the alleged modern blue beard" on
trial for the murder of 10 women and
the son of one of them, produced two
letters bearing the alleged signature
Of Madame Desiree Guillon. one Of
his alleged victims. dated November
and December. 1915, respectively.
The prosecution is charging that
Madame Guillon, a Brazilian by birth.
was murdered in August. 1916.
The letters were addressed TO the
bank of France. instructing that in
stitution to dispose Of her securities
deposited in the bank by her. The
bank. satisfied that the sigma lures
were genuine, followed her instruc-
tons
The prosecution today called IN q
hand writing expert, who sworc that
the signatures were forgeries. The
Jury was visibly impressed by the
fact that the bank had accepted the
SIGNATURES as genuine. Counsel for
the defense spent long time in cross
examining the hand writing expert.
The fifth day of the trial ended with
the jury still occupied with the hear
ing OF evidence concerning the case
OF Madame Guillon, whom the prose-
cution charges Landru wooed. won
and killed while representing himself
as Georges Petit, French consul
general at Melbourne"
Both sides expressed the belief TO-
night would last at least 10 DAYS
more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
HallOwcll Citizens
Turn Out and Fittingly
Observe Armistice Day

Hallowell people in great numbers
turned out despite the hard going
Friday morning and did full honor to
the boys dead and living who took
part in the great World War.
In the morning promptly at 10
o'clock a big parade which included
the American Legion escorted by
Dennis band from Augusta together
with the Hallowell fire department
with the apparatus, SanbOrn Lodge
of odd Fellows the Boy and Girl
Scouts and the Scouts from Gardiner.
The Sons of Veterans and the men,
bers of the city government and
hundreds of school children marched
through the principal streets of the
city to City Hall square where fitting
exercises were held.
Rev. Rush w. d. Smith, rector of
st. Matthews church delivered a
most inspiring Grafton in which he
called the attention of all people to
the real meaning Of the occasion and
told of the sacrifices made by Ameri-
can boys while serving their country
on the battle fields of France. Mr.
Smiths remarks were enthusiast
cally received. Following his address
there was singing by the school chill
dren and the placing of q wreath on
City hall lawn by the children
FLANDERS Field" was recited by
| Fred Z. Beane, Jr., rUd responded to
with Americas Answer by Milton
Ballard both of whom We're members
of the Boy Scouts. Prayers were Of
fered by Rev. J. II. wilkins, pastor
of the Old South church
At II o'clock the bells on the
churches and blast on the fire
whistle announced the minute
silence in memory of those who lost
their lives on the field of battle and
at which time MOST everybody ceased
their activities. Thus closed the
AImistice Day observance locally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
Four Killed at
Rome Fascist and
Rail Workers Riot

Rome Nov. 11.-t'our persons were
killed and thirteen were wounded
during disorders between the Fascis-
ii and the railway workmen, which
arose two days ago on the eve of
the opening of the Fascist conven-
ton hero. Nine of those wounded in
today's disorders were policemen.
As result of the general strike
called by the council Of labor follow
ing the outbreak OF the trouble the
city was still without newspapers to-
day, all the newspaper employees hay
ing joined in the strike.
The labor organizations declare
their intention to continue the strike
until all the fasciti have left the
city. There were other sporadic dis
orders. in the residential sections to-
day, groups of cavalrymcn ard arm
ed motor cars being employed in dis
perGing the Fascist some of whom
declared they We're going Ito settle
the city before leaving"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
Institutes Of Religious Education

An institute of religious education
for the Children's Division for county
and local church school workers, will
be held at the Universalist church on
Monday, Nov. u. to which parents
and school teachers are cordially in
vited.
The institute is one Of a series of
training institutes being held
i throughout the State. and is con-
Quoted in cooperation with the State
Sunday School association. Its de-
sign is to give training to those re-
sponsible for the religious education
of the children in home, county and
state. 1t is desired that as many as
possible enroll for the institute, the
fee being but % cents: Those not
previously enrolled may do 50 at the
door. The local committee will pro-
vide entertainment for those who
entertainment should be made in adj
vance. The program follows:
Monday afternoon-2 p. NJ, devo-
ton, Rev. G. G. Kincaid of Gardiner;
go, introduction of county and dis
trict leaders; 2.45, children's division
statistics, Kennebec county, Mrs.
Olive Gould, county secretary; 2.55,
reports, local school report and coun-
ty superintendent report, Rev. f.
Fl. Brewster, general secretary; $40,
address. "The Aims of the Children's
Division, and How They May Be
Promoted" Mrs. Maude J. Baldwin
of Chicago, superintendent of Chill
dren's Work of International Sunday
School associa ton; $50, standards:
'"rhe Local School Standard and the
County Standard" Mrs. Clara Num-
ford; 405, 'The Church and the Pa
rent Teacher Association" 1.-THE Su-
perintendent's Reading Course"
Mrs. T. J. Winslade, state superin-
tendent of the children's division;
ABS. address, 1.-THE Education of the
Child" Rev. NJ. G. Folsom; $50,
supper and organization of childrcn's
committee.
Evening-7.30, devotions, Rev. Mr..
Graham; music; offerings; s, ad-
dress, Rev. f. IT. Brewster, general
secretary; $780, address, "TRe Church
| and American Childhood" Mrs.
Maude j. Baldwin: benediction, Rev.
| G.. II. Atkins, d. d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
LOCAL NOTICE
RICHMOND.

At the regular stated meeting of
Mount Carmel Chapter. No. 81, O. l..
S, District Deputy Caroline Fisher
inspected. In the absence of Mrs.
Arthur Randall, who is i'll, Past Ma
tron Sadie Wood presided. \ boun-
tiful banquet was served at $50, af-
ter which the degrees were conferred
upon Mrs. Gertrude Gardner, w. w.
Gardner. INA Soule Gardner Kitty
Fields. Helen Fitzpatrick and Fred FL
liot. Mrs. Alice Briscoe Soule was
admitted by utilization. Following
the initiation, remarks were made by
Inspecting Officer Fisher, who was
presented with a cut glass mayonaise
dish. There were many guests pres
ent, a special invitation having been
issued to Mount Olive Chapter Of
Dresden
Warren Peacock and James Dineen
of Gardiner were in town Friday on
business connected with the Tele-
phone company.
About 10 o'clock Thursday evening
the families of Carl Curtis and DIR.
Stilphen were startled by a terrific
crash, and upon investigation found
that big limb over the Curtis home
had broken under it's weight of ice
and was resting on the house, having
levelled the chimney to the roof. The
bricks scattered and entered several
windows in the Stilphen home.
Friends of "Skp" True of Gardiner
will be interested to know that he
has returned from hunting trip
with two fine buck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy George and Miss
Molly O'Neil of Haverhill, Mass. arc
visiting at the home of T. +. O'Neil.
They made the trip by automobile,
leaving Haverhill at $3.50 Thursday
afternoon and arriving in Richmond
about 4 o'clock Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
Church Notices

Saint Matthews Episcopal church.
Rev. Rush w. ID. Smith, deacon Ii.
Trinity, morning prayer an4shermoil,
1890: subject, Disarmament" church
school 11.45, evening prayer end ad-
dress 100.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. c.
o. Perry, pastor. Regular morning
service and sermon at 1880: Sunday
school at Has: Epworth League at
ESQ; prayer meeting at Z.
Old South Congregational church
Rev. J. II. Wilkins, pastor: morning
worship and sermon at 1880: Sunday
schoo' at Has; evening service at /.
Universalist church, Rev. NJ. l.. Had
ley. pastor; preaching, theme. THE
River of Salvation" and 1.-THE Tree OF
Life" Sunday school at Has; Y. =. c.
U. at 7.3O =. n. A cordial welcome IS
extended to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

= Next week is to be observed as
Childrcns Book Week. The Hubbard
Free Library will have an exhibit of
children's book, some of which. have
been loaned by the State Library for
this purpose. Some of these books
are illustrated beautifully and would
delight any child's heart. The aim
is to promote the reading of better
books among children and to impress
upon older people the Importance Of
providing good books for the chill
drcn. AS the gift season approaches,
1t is well to remember that books
are great character builders. Old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
CRUSH OF PEOPLE
Continued from Page One)


time to take part in the two minutes
OF silent tribute. Twice before it
reached the bridge the presidents
limouEire had to mount the curb
and circle through the grass plots
OF Potomac park and the needles
eye of the bridge was threaded only
by the assistance of a flying squad
ron of special policemen.
Police officials blamed the army,
which had nominal charge OF the
Armistice Day program and the army
in turn blamed the police. As a re-
suit of the argument, not only many
OF the general public. but some high
officials and foreign dignitaries miss
ed the ampithcatre services entirely
and sat in their automobiles for
hours unable to proceed or turn
back
Along with many others. Secretary
Hughes deserted his automobile on
the bridge, made his way forward
on foot through the neck of the bot
tie" and was picked up on the Viz
ginia side by a more fortunate
motorist.
Meantime, a tic-up of almost equal
proportions was on at Aqueduct
bridge, the only other means Of
travel between Washington and Ar
llngt9n. Boat houses and canoe clubs
at the Aqueduct crossing were be-
seiged by those who had dispaired
of getting through the bridge and
were battling for an opportunity to
beg or buy a way over by water.
Stalled electric cars complicated
the lam at the highway bridge and q
half dozen sight seeing buses and
tn .-.yr tracks helped to make the I'm
"'"' lhllnr process more difficult.
Railway officials estimated that from
y o'clock upwards of 10000 tickets
had been sold for passage over the
river. but 1t was nearly noon before
the cars began moving
The troubles were multiplied by
an army lieutenant who had been
given charge of an important en-
trance into the ampitheatre. The
White House secret service men, who
always go In advance of the presi-
dent, were unable to get past the
officer even after they had shown all
their credentials and only the inter
fentlon OF Secretary Weeks prevent
ca some of the distinguished guests
from being turned away. A quartet
which was to help furnish music
Was Kept out by the lieutenant until
AFTER the services were under way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

tricks were given during the eve
ming and very pleasant time en-
joyed by all present.
An old fashioned husking was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Pinkham Friday evening, when
about 40 bushels of corn were
husked. after which Il pleasant eve
ming was passed. Refreshments of
cake and coffee were served.
A aewing bee was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Il. Small Tuesday,
the ladies bringing with them cakes
and pics. Mrs. Small served them a
very fine fish chowder. A good
amount or work was done, and fine
time reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
and young are cordially invited to
see this exhibit at the library.

The American Legion "buddies"
announced that about $40 was
cleared on the dancing assembly
held Ut City hail on Thursday eve
ming. One-half of this amount was
received by the local Post the other
half went to Messrs. Manley Patter-
son and Michael Falconi who shared
the affair with the Legion under the
consideration that they had pre-
viously planned a similar affair on
the same evening and at the same
place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
Mrs. Mary A. Blake

Mrs. Mary A. Blake died Thursday
evening at the home of Miss Amy
Horne, Harrison avenue. at the age
of IS years. She is survived by three
brothers, Joseph Lewis of Oakland,
George Lewis of Hinckley, and
Charles Lewis Of Skowhegan. The
funeral will be held Sunday after
noon at $50 o'clock at the rooms of
the Wakefield McNaughton Com
D3nE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

The chairman Of the entertainment
committee for the Board of Trade
fair reports three of the best evening
entertainments at the coming fair
Scottish night with bagpipes. Scot
fish dances. folk songs and Highland
costumes for one night. A celebrated
musical trio for the second night, a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

and was discharged for lack of evil
dence. Herbert Locke of Augusta
acted as his attorney. The case arose
from a disturbance created in some
of the stores, Melvin being the oper-
ator of a car-in which were four men,
some of them under the influence of
liquor. Witnesses upheld Melvin in
his statement that he was not intoxi-
Gated and said it was some of the
other men. An effort is being made
to locate the two men wanted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

Christ -church--On Sunday eve
ming. Nov. Is, the preaching mission
conducted by Rev. John NJ. Mccain
of Springfield. Mass, will begin. The
mission will last until the following
Sunday. The services each day eek
cept Saturday. will be at Z A. NJ. and
1880 L. NJ. and are open to the pub
lie. On Wednesday and Friday at
4.So the missioner will speak
especially to the boys and girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
FOOTBALL TODAY

Bates VS.. Rhode Island State st
Lewiston.
Camden at Rockland.
+. NJ. c. e. at Brewer.
Portland High at Bangor.
Waterville High at Deering.
Heoron Academy at Westbrook
Seminary.
Trfts vs.. Bowdoin at Portland, Bay.
side Park.
sanford at Rochester, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

Miss Gucynne has held several
meetings at the Baptist church the
past week. An excellent interest has
been awakened and She will remain
over Sunday and conduct services,
both morning and evening Fred
Bates will sing at the morning ser.
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

local cabaret show for the third
night, while on Friday, the last
night. there will be held one of those
grand balls where everyone has
good time and no one thinks how
tired they are until it is all over and
then are glad they attended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

Sunday night at the First Baptist
church, DR.. Winslade will preach his
farewell sermon. Special music will
be rendered by the Mems Chorus Of
the churches. Sunday morning the
young ladies vested choir will sing
two selections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

The Old South League will meet
Monday afternoon at $50 o'clock
with Mrs. Tenney. Chestnut street
1t is hoped that there will be a full
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

r. Lack of power interrupted the
schedule Of the Androscoggin &
Kennebec, Friday afternoon and no
cars were operated from shortly
after 3 o'clock until about 6. This
happened at an unfortunate time and
those from Augusta who attended
the Cony-Gardiner game and de-
pended on the cars for transporta-
,tion were forced to wait in Depot
Square for nearly an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
GARDINER

Scorei Cony q; Gardiner q
Substitutes. Gardiner. Mcnamara
for Hutchings: Cony. Poor for Cas-
well, Merrill for Poor.
Referee. r. O'Brien. Umpire. Car
roll. Head linesman. Beane. Periods,
four 15-min. Attendance. 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
Gardiner and Cony
Battle to a Z to Z Tie

Gardiner High and COny High bat
tied to a Z to 7 tic on Quimby field
this afternoon. The game was played
on muddy field which hindercd
both sides.
Brennan kicked to Dale who car
red the ball to the middle of the
field. Dale and Ross each made five
yards on end runs. On the next play
Dale went around his left end for 20
yds. The Cony line held and Gardi-
ner lost the ball on Cony's % yd line.
Harrington punted to GARDENERS 80
yd. line. Dale punted back to Cony's
20 yd line. Harrington punted back
to Gardeners 40 yd. line. Dale car
ried the ball for 20 yds. around his
left end. Gardiner was penalized 5
yds. for offside. Dale gained s yds.
through center and on next play
carried the ball around his left end
for a touchdown. Sager kicked the
goal.
Sager kicked off to harrington
who carried the ball 70 Cony's 30
yd. line. Here COny tried many line
plunges but were forced to punt.
Ross carried the ball to his so yd.
line. Ross lost the ball and Gray re-
covered it. Here the quarter ended.
During the second quarter the ball
changed hands many times and
many fumbles were recovered.
In the third quarter Sager kicked
off to Poor. The Cony backfield
started to plunge through the lighter
Gardiner line, and carried the ball
to GARDENERS yd. line. Here Far
rington fumbled and Dale. recovered,
Dale punted out to his 40 yd. line.
Cony again started to march down
the field. On the 20 I'd. line Stuber
recovered Poor's tumble. Dale's punt
was blocked and recovered by Cony
on Gardeners ; I'd. line. The Gar
diner line held for three downs but
on the fourth down a. Austin went
through his left tackle for Il touch
down. Stafford kicked the goal which
! tied the game. Near the end of the
third quarter Cony tried to work for
ward passes but failed. The quarter
| ended with the ball in Conys pos
session on their 45 yd. line. Cony
was forced to punt to Dale who was
| tackled on his > I'd. line. Here Cony
| was penalized : yds for offsidc. Dale
| kicked the ball to Harrington who
| carried it to Gardeners 10 yd. line.
| Cony tried the forward pass but
| failed. Cony lost ball on downs.
Dale puntcd to Poor who carried it to
his 40 yd. line. harrington lost 20
| yds. on an end run. Gardiner gained
: the ball on downs. Dale puntcd to
, Cony's % yd. line. Cony was forced
/ to punt. Ross carried the ball to
| Cony's 40 I'd. line. Gardiner tried
: end runs and lost the ball on downs.
| Cony was forced to punt. Ross car
ried the ball to Cony's 80 yd. line.
+ Dale made yds around his left end.
Here the game ended.
For Gardiner, Marks, Sager and
: Monaghan were the stars Of the line
with Ross and Dale featuring in the
!, backfeld. For Cony, harrington,
F., Gray and A. Austin.
| The summary:
GARDINER cONY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse burlington of
Winthrop formerly of this city We're
the guests of friends in the city over
Armistice Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

AT the Sunday morning services at
the Universalist church. Mr.. Pierce
will sing 30, Trust in the Lord"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue. . " . Telephone 37-W
Office Hours 1880 to 1890 A. M, 4to5PM.

The funeral of the late Alonzo
Spear will be held Sunday afternoon
at l o'clock from his late home at
Spears Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

The deputy sheriff had Roland w.
Melvin OF Rangeley arraigned before
Judge Atkins on the charge Of
drunkenness. He pleaded not guilty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

The Saturday night dances given
by the S. of V. Club have been tenn
porarily discontinued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

The +. o. Club will meet Monday
afternoon in the Randolph church
vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
HALL0WELL

George L. Bronson of. Livermme
Falls was among the out-of-tow
callers in the city over the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

J. II. Gingras has received q new
invoice of fine quality nuts. See adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

Miss LyndelI Aldrich of Vine street
was visitor with friends Thursday
at Watcrviile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
Football Results

Kalamazoo 10: Valparaiso a.
Carnegie Tech. p: Bethany cole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

Dance Litchfield Grange hall, Bach
elders Crossing, Saturday night.
I" - movie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

Mrs. Churchill leaves Saturday for
her home in Haverhill, Mass, after
passing the summer here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance, French's Corner. Nov. -.
nOY12
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

In WatcrvIIc Wednesday, 16t,' fir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-12

Physician, Surgeon and Specialist. For seven
years Teacher and Professor in the California
natl, 1893; Atlanta, 1900; Los Angeles, 1910;
Post Graduate New York Policlinic, 1902;
N. Y. P. g., l907-S; Ednburg, London and
Paris, 1912; Vienna and Harvard, 1915 Ex-
President and member of various medical and
scientific societies. As TEACHER, Writer and
Specialist his reputation is international.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-30
Want Fight Poles
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
oppeln. Upper Silesia. May 30
The biggest offensive yet attempt I'd
in Upper Slesia will be started
soon II the Poles do not retire from
the occupied areas, German officers
today told United Press cores
pondent.
The Germans, whom the cores
pondent encountered near Rosen-
berg, were frankly hopeful that the
Polish forces. would nture out to
provide an excuse for further war
fare.
"If uniformed Poles came over
here, II would be a casus belli,' n
German major told the correspon-
dent.
A party of international cores
pondents, skirting the German lines
today drew the fire from Polish
battery Several shells landed near
the newspaper men.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-30
Library Board of
City Slated Meet
Tomorrow EUening

The old and the new Carnegie
Library boards will meet Tuesday
evening at o'clock in the direc-
tors room Of the library. 9fli
The old board will close up It's
business and turn over the manage
ment to the new board.
Retiring members are Jonas COOK
D. e. Emerson, ]. E. McNeill, Mrs
Martin Coryel, Mrs. T. b. Losey
and Mrs. Alger Melton. The new
members are w. w. Clark, Rev. }
d. Salter Rev, c. B. James. Mrs
p. G. Spinning, Mrs. Harry Ludlow
Mrs. blanche Freeman and Mrs
Una T. Burton.
The last Monday in each month i
the regular meeting time, but a'
Monday is Decoration Day. this
meeting is called for Tuesday,
was announced.