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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
Augusta w. C. T. u.
Holds Busy and
Interesting Meeting

An exceptionally large representa-
ton Of the local Woman's Christian
Temperance Union met in the read
ing room at the Y. NJ. c. A. Friday
afternoon in regular session, the
president, Mrs. I. B. Peters in the
chair.
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Mrs. Martha Robbins, fol-
lowing which business matters of
Importance were given attention. The
program was planned and carried out
by Mrs. Ada Halves, and follows:
Miss Mabel Common gave masterful
address along Legislative lines which
was most enthusiastically received,
while Mrs. Ada Halves gave bril-
liant essay on Law Enforcement In
which the Union was wholly in SYM
pathy.
passing the Legislative season in the
city. Mr.. Davis having a position at
the State House, gave a fine reading.
strong in prohibition sentiment, as
did also, Mrs. George Gay.
A petition was presented to the
Union by Mrs. Lottie Kerr, in behalf
of the establishment Of the Mis-
sion In the city, which met with
great favor and was signed by the
full membership.
"A letter was read by Mrs. e. d.
Tribou, corresponding secretary OF
the Union, from Sec'y. Clarke Of the
Chamber of Commerce extending an
invitation to the w. G. T. u. to at
tend a meeting for women on Feb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
Anti-Saloon League
Officer to Speak at
Enforcement Officials Meeting

At the annual conference Of the
State and Federal Enforcement Off
Gals, which will be held at the State
House, on Thursday. Feb. 10, Hon
Wayne E.. Wheeler of Washington. D
c., general counsel for the Anti-Sa-
loon League of America. will address
the gathering. The meeting will be
held in the hall of representatives and
will be open to the public.
Following the address. the confer
ence will adjourn to the Y. NJ. c. A
building, where a lunch will be served
to all enforcement officers. The even
ing will be devoted to informal dis
cussions of matters of special inter
est to the officers.
Mr.. Wheeler will be able to clear
UP many points upon which there is
more or less confusion of thought and
will furnish much inspiration for the
work of making Maine the banner en-
forcement state. -~=-t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
MAINE ENGINEERS
HERE WEDNESDAY

The annual meeting of the Maine
Association Of Engineers viii be held
at the Court House, this city We'd
nesday Of next week. The proceed
ings for 1s17-1a2o are being printed
and will be distributed to the MEM
bers of the association very soon.
The program for the day will be as.
follows: Morning session, 10 "A. M,
business meeting; election Of officers:
reports of committees; paper. Port
land Cement Concrete" L. w. Ed
wards, bridge engineer, State High
way Commission; paper, Federal
Water Power Bill" Major George c.
Danforth: adjournment for lunch.
The afternoon will be passed at the
State House attending legislative
committee hearings.
: Evening session: 7.S0 r. NJ, ban
quet at the Augusta House; paper,
Recent Developments in Engineer
ing Education" Dean H. 8. Board
man; paper, THE Testing Of High
way Materials" Prof. H. Walter
Leavitt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
Augusta Boy Is
Succeeding Along
Agricultural Lines

Carl A. r. Lewis, SON OF q. M. Lew
- OF this city. engaged as sub-master
at the Mechanic Falls High school
mas met with marked success in his
work az instructor Of an AGRICULTURAL
course. The line Of study which is In
a.s second year has been most efi-
GENTLY presented under Mr.. Lewis
teacninss and is meeting with the
commentator Of both the school au-
thofftfes and the farmers of the sur
rounding country.
He was graduated from the Cony
High school ana Immediately entered
the y. OF H.. where in connection with
MS other studies. he took a full course
In dairying. -
In 1917. Mr.. Lewis left college and
entered the navy, returning in the
spring OF 1919 and being given credit
Tor his work in behalf Of his country.
ne was graduated last June. This is
MS nrst year as a teacher. Besides
acting as sub-master of the school.
ana teaching the agricultural school,
ne IL coach for the athletic teams.
Speaking of the M. F. II. s. basket
SAA sOAAAs Ho S<alO Win smile al.
though we have been slow ia coming
to the front. we are at the front now.
We are winners and we expect to con-
tinue to win
Mr.. Lewis also sings in two Of the
MECHANIC Falls churches and at pres
ent is lending his aid in the rehearsaIs
Tor the High school drama that is soon
to be presented. In order to get in
closer touch with the farmers, Mr..
Lewis has Joined Excelsior grange.
and has taken the first two degrees.
AT the last meeting. he was prevailed
upon with some difficulty to describe
some of the many ports here and in
foreign lands that he entered.
After this interesting talk which was
greatly appreciated he said to the lee
turer, II could have told you how I
cooked aboard ship for two weeks
And nobody died?" queried the lee
turer.
Nobody but the cat. Honestly we
never saw her afterward."
For the coming spring term. Mr..
Lewis has new plans for his class and
is desirous for suggestions from the
! farmers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
INFORMAL RECEPTION
rendered Miss Margaret 3. SouIe by
Members of Progressive Spiritual
ist Circle -

rendered Miss Margaret 3. SouIe by
Members of Progressive Spiritual
ist Circle =.
A very pleasant party was held
Thursday evening when about 40 of
the members of the Progressive
Spiritualist Circle rendered an infor-
NAL reception to Miss Margaret y.
Soule at her new home, " Oak
street. The program ofs the evening
opened with vocal and instrumental
music, after which Mrs. Alice Hew-
ms read. in her pleasing manner, an
impromptu poem composed by one
of the members, which was well re-
ceived.
Walter Poor then presented, In q
very able manner, in behalf of the
circle, beautiful wicker rocker and
two china pieces as tokens of the
high esteem and sincere apprecia-
ton of the faithful and efficient SER
vices rendered the society," This
came as a complete surprise to Miss
Soule, but she proved herself equal
to the occasion and responded in a
very pleasing and impressive man
! ner. .& "a
! Music and readings followed, after
which the regular weekly meeting
was held. The hostess served
delicious refreshments Of assorted
cake fancy crackers and coffee, and
| all voted 1T a delightful evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
Big Indoor Track Meet
At "Y" Building Today

Physical Director r. M. Sanborn all
nounces that the big indoor track meet
between Oak Grove Seminary and the
Y, M. C. A. Juniors will be held in the
gymnasium at 10 o'clock this morning
instead of this afternoon as at first
planned. 1t is expected that large
crowd Of spectators will be on hand to
witness the different events which will
doubtless be most interesting. Oak
Grove comes here with every expecta-
ton of giving the local boys a hard go
and every event will be holly contested.
Following the meet there will be bas-
ketball game between teams represent
ing the two organizations. This is first
meet of this nature that has ever been
held in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
FARM BUREAU NOTES

Plans for Busy Year Made at Com
munity Meetings Held This Week
at Belgrade, Manchester and East
Winthrop
The year 1921 will be a busy one for
the farmers organizations III the towns
of East Winthrop, Belgrade and Man
chester according to the place made
at the annual community planning
meetings held this week. County
Agent c. A. Day and Miss Helen A.
Clark, home demonstration agent of the
Kennebec Bureau. represented the ex-
ecutive committee at these sessions.
At the community planning meet
ing held Thursday at Belgrade it was
decided to form this year commu-
nifty milk testing circle. Plans were
made to use a carload of lime: for six
men to grow New York French sileage
corn; to carry on six lime tests with
clover. Belgrade plans to have an
exhibit at the annual county seed
show in October. In orchard work it
was planned to have one pruning dem
onstration in the orchard of e. w.
Rogers. Mr.. Rogers will also have an
orchard cultivation demonstration.
Other plans included the formation of
a group of members for keeping farm
accounts. the holding three poultry
culling demonstrations in August Zone
at the farm of F. s. Foster and two
others to be located later), and the or
ganization of a boys and girls az
ricultural club. The following COM
mittees were chosen: Chairman. 0.
H. Groves: secretary. c. H. Chandler;
live stock, J. H Wadleigh; crops, M.
]. Richardson; orchards. e. w. Rogers;
accounts. G. p. Chase; poultry. F. G.
Foster; clubs. Miss Nellie c. Pray.
Plans made at the meeting held on
Wednesday at Manchester Include the
carrying on Of two sileage corn DEM
onstrations and one potato spraying
demonstration to be held at the Grange
hall in April; the entering of an ex-
hibit at the county seed show in Au-
gusta. In orchard work 1t was de-
cided to have one orchard pruning
demonstration, and to have FIVE men,
bers prune their orchards. Two poul-
try culling demonstrations are plan
med, one at the farm of ". d. Farr
and the other to be held in the north
part of the town. The committees
elected were as follows: Chairman, A.
w. Hawkes.; secretary. ]. l.. Hunt;
crops. e. M. Lenfest: orchard. ]. l..
Hunt accounts, E. M. Lenfest; poul-
try. w. D. F'arr.
The East Winthrop farmers plan to
have two sileage corn demonstrations.
one kale spraying demonstration at
the Winslow farm. mixing demon
stration at the Wins1ow farm. and
four lime tests with clover. Six men
plan to keep sweet corn accounts. A
poultry culling demonstration will be
held at the Wyman farm. 1t is plan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
'Y" Organization To
Extend Educational Work
In Augusta and Vicinity

Plans are being made by those in
charge Of affairs at the Y. NJ. C. A.
building on Winthrop street. whereby
the organization will extend its educa-
tional work among the boys and young
men of this vicinity. The idea Ia in
tended to reach those who are now un-
able to take advantage of the oppor-
tunity of the night school already or
ganized and which Is doing most bene-
fetal work among our citizens. 1t is
planned to inaugurate another branch
of the extensive welfare work of the
Y. NJ c. A.. the United Y. NJ. c. A.
Schools of Correspondence which will
function through the local organization
through its secretary. Mr.. Condor the
secretary of the Augusta "Y'. feels
sure of results when once it is put in
operation.
Edgar Nodine, special representative
from National Headquarters at 347
Madison avenue. New York City, is in
the city and when interviewed yester-
day by the Journal reporter said the
object of our work is not for financial
gain. it is part of the great mission
there are no dividends and no salaries;
our motto is more service and better
service among the people. This school
is the outgrowth Of a necessity. Its
faculty includes 125 of the best Christian
Educators Of the nation. These courses
will have to- be sold. but at a price far
below the regular charges Of the COM
mercial school. l want it clearly UNDER
stood that We are in competition
with nobody. simply engaged in educa-
tionai work with the welfare Of hui
manity as our goal" Mr.. Nodine will
remain in Maine for the present, or
ganizing these courses in the various
organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
Country Store" and Dance at st
Marks Parish

The committee in charge of the
Country Store" which will be open at
+. M. next Tuesday, have had many
inquiries in regard to what will be on
sale besides the articles mentioned in
the papers during the last few hours.
Many things are to be kept q secret
and the advice. of the committee 10 to
come early and bring your market bas-
ket, for when one sees the great bar
gains in groceries and all articles found
in country store, a trunk may be
needed to, take home. your purchases.
Do you need a, nice new piece of oil
cloth for your kitchen table and many
other Similar things? If you do, don't
fail to be on hand at p. NJ, Feb. 8.
At 5 o'clock in the evening Douglas
orchestra will furnish music for a
dance. Better pick your, "gaf early
before some other ''feller" gets her.
'Nuf said.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Daniel Maher, the local cameraman,
mas Just recently returned from New
York. While in the big city he visit
60 the William Fox studio at Fort Lee
where he was treated royalty. He
net William Farnum, who when he
earned that Maher was Maine boy,
ne insisted upon showing him over the
o'g plant at Fort Lee. Upon return
ing from New York, Mr.. Maher stop
PED in Augusta where he took some
very fine pictures of the funeral OF
Tue late Governor Parkhurst. He ac-
eompanied the special train from Au-
susta to Bangor and took pictures
here.-Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
Bellows Taken to States Prison

Hon. Frank j. Ham. warden at the
Statep rison at Thomaston, who had
been passing few days in this city,
returned Thursday to Thomaston hav-
ing in his custody, James E. Bellows
of Winslow. who at the January term
of the Kennebec county superior court
was. sentenced by Judge Beane to
serve maximum. term of Is years and
minimum of seven and a half years
at State prison at hard labor, for the
crime of rape. SINCE the sentence was
passed. Bellows has been confined to
the kennebec county jail awaiting re-
moval to the State prison.
Lawrence Smith of Portland was a
caller Friday on friends in this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
THRIFTY THURSDAY And
OPPORTUNITY FRIDAY DAYS |
TO REMEMBER next WEEK

Two big days when the people Of
Augusta and vicinity will have an ops
portunity to become better acquainted
with what the stores of this city have
to oner win be the big features Of the
Challenge Sale. on Feb. 10 and IL.
The first Of these days will be called
Thrifty Thursday and anyone who
does not take advantage Of the bar
gains offered must, indeed, be lacking
in thrift.
Friday, the second day Of the sale,
VIII be Opportunity Day. There is no
need explaining what an opportunity
Is. but there WIFI be so many oppor-
tunities on this Opportunity Friday,
that 1t will really rival Thrifty Thurs
day.
There is one big purpose back Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

ned to organize boys and girls ag
ricultural club. The following com
mittee was chosen: Chairman, A. C
Ford; secretary. F. II. Smith; crops
J. G.. Cushman; accounts. H. III. Cush-
man; poultry. r. G. Spear; clubs. A. C.
Ford.
Miss Helen Clark. home demonstra.
ton agent. was at Weber Pond Friday
to attend community planning meet
ing.
The community planning meeting al
West Augusta will be held Wednesday
Feb. 9, at the Grange hall at North
Augusta. w. r. Ayers. chairman of the
local committee, being in charge. West
Augusta has rs Farm Bureau men,
bers. being surpassed in membership
by only three communities in the
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
Educational Secretary to
Address syn Boys Meeting

At the regular meeting of ~" boys
this morning. Edgar Nodine represent
ing the. Educational Extension Division
Of the National Z. y. g. A, win ealk to
the assembly. He win take for his sub
ject "ciean Living ana the Advantages
Of Education" Mr.. Nodine possesses a
magnetic manner and most pleasing
personality and hia address this morn
ing cannot fail to make the meeting
most Interesting az well 40 beneficial.
Secretary Condor has also arranged Tor
splendid reel Of pictures which viii
be shown at the Close q the Speakina. !:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

the Challenge Sale-it is to give the
citizens not only of Augusta but of the
whole Kernebec valley. chance to
know that the Challenge of Augusta
lis that just as good goods, just as fa-
vorable prices and just as good SER,
vice may be found right in this Sec
tion as in any other part of Maine.
More than that the courtesy and in
terest on the part of the merchants
and their employees cannot be sur
passed by those in any other city of
the State. Augusta business men may
well feel proud of what they have to
offer and the thousands who visit the
city on next Thursday and Friday
may be assured that they win each
be given such attention that they will
be glad to keep coming to- Augusta
rather than to any other place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
PROBATE HEARING
Will of Late Flora NJ. Frost Of Liteh-
field Allowed by Judge Cook at
Close of Hearing Friday

Hearing was held before Judge of
Probate Harold e. Cook on Friday at
the courthouse on the petition for the
allowance of the will of the late
Flora B. Frost Of Litchfield. Hon. w.
r. Pattangall of Augusta appeared
as attorney for the proponents of the
will. Henry Frost brother of the
deceased, appeared to contest the
will and was represented by Hon.
Frank e. Morey of Lewiston.
The estate comprises about $4,000.
A number of witnesses were examin-
ed at the hearing yesterday, at the
conclusion of which Judge Cool,
signed a decree allowing the will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
Receiver Appointed for
Belgrade Farmers Union

Associate Justice Spear Appoints
James e. Tebbetts of Belgrade As
Receiver in Winding Up the Com
pany's Affairs
In the equity matter of Fred A.
Scribner of Belgrade VS.. the Belgrade
Farmers Union which was heard be-
fore Associate Justice A. NJ. Spear on
Friday morning at the courthouse,
James E. Tebbetts Of Belgrade was
appointed by Justice Spear as receiv-
er for the Farmers Union in winding
UP the affairs of the company. Melvin
S. Holway of Augusta appeared as
counsel for the stockholders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
John 3. lemieux

John b. Lemieux, aged rs years,
passed away Friday morning at his
home at 20 Jefferson street after a
long illness. He is survived by six
sons, Henry L. Robert E., Joseph P.
Theodore j.. Edward j., and Albert
j., all of Augusta, and one brother,
Victor Lemieux of Berlin, N. H.
Mr.. Lemieux was of one Of the old
and well known Franco american
families in the city and was a MEM
Der of the st. John Baptiste Society.
Funeral services will be held at s A.
M. Monday at the st. Augustine
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Miss Ethel Brainerd, formerly of
this city, now located with the Lew
iston Journal at Lewiston. one evening
this week took. a prominent part in
an entertainment. given by, the Blue
Triangle of that city. She Is editor
Of the Blue Triangle News, the clubs
publication. At the entertainment,
Miss Brainerd took the part of Edi-
tor-in-Chief at a pantomime sketch
OF an alleged newspaper Office just be-
lore the paper goes to press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Elmore Sewall brought In Friday a
copy of the New York Herald dated
April 10, 1865, an extra edition an
nouncing the assassination of Lincoln
and bearing on the front page a por.
'rait of him. He also is proud Of two
copper coins resembling cents. One
closely resembles a cent but is
stamped mot one cent" and is dated
1908. The other bears the Indian
mead and Is stars and diverse the
shield and Union Forever" the date
being 1864.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

l6. and many of the members signi-
fled their intention Of accepting aame
and will be present.
A rising vote Of thanks was ex-
tended by the Union to those who
mad contributed to the success Of the
pleasing and instructive program af-
ter which the meeting adjourned to
meet again In two weeks, when the
usual excellent program will be In
hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

A change is contemplated in the
bylaws of Court Pine Tree, No. 20,
will be taken up at the next meeting
TO be held Feb. II at Golden Cross
hall. All members are requested to
be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

All persons holding contributing
cards for st. Marks Country Store as
yet not been turned in, will kind
~ do SO at once, sending them to A.
NJ c. Soulc, chairman of committee
Of arrangementS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Mrs. Emma Tillson, teacher of
Grade at the Smith school. is con-
fined to her home at Louden Hill by
illness and will probably not be able
to resume her duties for two or three
weeks. Mrs Ralph Herrick is sub
shutting at the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

The auto fire truck answered a still
alarm at 1890 Friday morning for fire
at the home Of Lester H. Haskell at s
Maple street. The FIRE caught on the
rear piazza. due to hot ashes being
dumped nearby. and was quickly ex-
tinguished with one chemical The
damage was small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Associate Justice Albert M. Spear
went Friday afternoon to Lewiston,
where in the evening he was a speaker
at the meeting of the Stanton Club of
Bates College, of which he was men,
Der while in college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

The funeral CT Margaret Jane White
was held Wednesday at the undertake
ing parlors of Conley & Poisson, Lew
iston Prayers were said at Augusta.
Tuesday Burial was at Oak Hill
cemetery Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Everett A. Garland, formerly Of
CAPITOL street. has recently had
telephone installed at his home at 20
Columbia street, the number being
o. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

The Manchester grange Will hold its
regular meeting Saturday evening"
Fob ). at s O'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Remember the Food Sale at All
Souls CUnitarian) Church Parlors to-
day. Home made bread, doughnuts,
cake, and other toothsome dainties
will be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Hon. William r. Pattangall left
Friday evening for Caribou, where
he will be engaged for few days in
the trial of cases before the supreme
judicial court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Mrs. Maude Jones and Mrs. Leroy L.
Carleton of Winthrop were visitors Fri
day in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Paul Simpson returned Thursday
from Sullivan, where he had been
making short visit with his pa
rents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

The r. NJ. c. A. bowiers took all four
points from the Dormitory team in the
bowling match rolled Friday evening at
the "Y" alleys. Sidney Perkins Of the
Y. NJ. C. A. team had the high single
of III and the high total Of 2SS. The
score was as follows:
Y. NJ. C. A............. 41S 473 476-136a
Dormitory .............. at s7s S7e-111
! The next match will be rolled Feb. Z.
between the Miscellaneous and the
Dormitory teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Warren Merrill OF Skowl1egan,
student at Bowdoin college, arrived
Friday afternoon ID the city for a
short visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05

Smith Randall of the Augusta Lum-
Der company is Il business visitor IN
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-05
VictrOla Outfit vi
With Cabinet, S52.50

Portable Victrola VI, $500;
cabinet to match at special price,
and $500 worth of records is in
cluded. First payment (for rec
ords) is $5.00-Victrola and cabi-
net payments, beginning next
month, as little as $3.50 week.