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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-03
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STIFF TEST IN
COMING RACES
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prise up his sleeve, and IL IL certain
that he has shown terrific speed in
practice at Indianapolis or he would
not have shipped the four.cylipder job
here. But experts declare that Tommy
will have to travel at higher speed on
Labor Day than he ever showed on the
Unioi1town> track In the past, and that
he will be required to "step on the
gas" every inch OF the way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-03
Automotive Activities Through
AZ otIt the World

~. SSs wv tN0tNs ..
Pennsylvania has 1880 retail yaso.
line dealers. II
Twenty-seven States In the Union
now have over 100000 motor vehicles
each.
Germany exported 10000 autonno.
biles Of various kinds, and 1000 motor.
cycles in 1920.
There are 13g passenger cars, forty.
nine trucks and seven motorcycles In
the Bahama Islands.
As many an five different kinds Of
taxes are imposed on automobile own.
ers In many States.
The number Of Americsn-made auto.
mobiles In Norway exceeds those Of
any other country.
Small motor cars are used by the
Swiss postal authorities for he trans
portation Of letters and kilograms.
Automobile thieves, on August 10.
stole thirty.five cars In New York city.
The average for the month was TWEEN.
ty-five cars 4 day.
Forty-five hours per Jhipment II the
average time saved through the use
Of motor trucks on short.haul lines.
Motor vehicles cost more In Great
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-03

using such boots remevs the cas-
ings occasionally and examine them
carefully. Wherever I find weak
place developing insert q boot. /
! can insert boot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-03
Engines Are Cheap.

Because OF the cheapness Of labor.
steel, iron and other materials. auto
mobile factories in Germany are able
to offer for sale cars with good
engines at from one-third to one
half the standard American prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-03
New lighting Law.

In campaign to make the roads
Of Massachusetts safe and comfort
able for night driving. automobiles
from other states must have the
proper light equipment devices ap-
proved IN that State before thov are
allowed within the iimits Of the con-
monwealth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-03

cause OF their inability to manufacture
cars in quantity production.
Prohibition officers In Greenville, q.
c.. recently found an automobile
rugged up as a whiskey stiIl, with an
extra gasoline tank used az . boiler
heated by the ENGINE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-03

under the frame of the car 30 as to
relieve the bolt of some OF It's load,
The jack should be left in place walle
the washer il being inserted and not
removed until the spring bolt - again
In position. Another way 70 ac-
compiish the same result - 70 drive
. wedge or a cold chisel between
the spring bracket and the top, OF
TIE sprlng eve at the end where the
washer is being inserted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-03
RATTLEOF DRIVE
CAN Re STOPPED
WITH attention
Il ls Caused by the Side Play
! Of the Front End of
Springs.

Many cars employing Hotchkiss
drive develop an annoying rattle in
the rear after they have been driven
q few thousand miles. 1t II most
noticeable when driving over worn
brick paving or road surface which
has numerous small depressions. 1t
viii disappear almost entirely when
driving oyer smooth paving.
The cause, which IL often blamed
on the brake rods or brake bands. Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

was somewhat inexperienced in the
driving of a car of this variety. He
drove home, over the State road, in
the style Of a conservative driver.
and turned into his own door yard,
his pulses beating high with pride.
He accidentally shifted into high and
Immediately essayed to emulate Bar
ney Oldheld and proceeded to per-
form all sorts of stunts, attempting
nose dives and several other features
That are generally classed as stunts
in aviation. He grazed oak trees,
fences, we'll curbs. and several other
parts of the landscape and made a
detour ofev part of his pasture be-
fore he finally succeeded in bringing
his newly acquired possession to q
standstill. His career from the turn
into his yard to the place of his halt
led him into places that would have
blanched the face of an experienced
driver. Luckily he came out without
n scratch for himself or machine.
His name is not used as he doubtless
VIII be too much occupied with his
farm and milk business to answer
the letters he would undoubtedly re-
ceive from those DESTROYS of engag-
ing MS services as a chauffeur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
Drunkenness Prevails After
Disappearance "Old Scotch"

Officers of the law were some
what at loss Wednesday to ac-
count for the missing Is bottles of
Old Scotch whiskey which was sup
posed to have made its advent in
this city with the arrival of the now
famous booze" car Of Tuesday aft
ernoon. The driver of the car said
that there were so quarts aboard the
car when he left Houlton and that
he had disposed of but one or two
quarts. Sheriff Harwood, when he
took account Of stock at the county
jail. said there were but 81 bottles.
Where the some rs quarts disap-
peared to is more or less of mys-
terry. Coincidentally Wednesday there
was sudden apparent influx Of
'hooch" very noticeable in certain
parts Of the city and it was said by
some who know the smell Of good
liquor that it resembled Old Scotch.
A number Of intoxicated men were
seen on the street. One apparently
little the worse for wear caused
retail stores and made necessary a
call for police assistance. but before
the marshal arrived the mans friends
had taken care of him. Several re-
ports of drunkenness were received
from different quarters and consid-
ering the loss of some quantity of
the liquor which remains otherwise
unaccounted for, it seemed that Hal
lowell had suffered from an overflow
of BLACK and White"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
Ccunty"Y" to Conduct
Athletics Meet Among
Grammar School Pupils

County ~" Secretary, Thomas H.
Leonard of Augusta was in the city
Wednesday to arrange with Princi-
pal Oscar w. Bigelow of the Clark
Grammar school for the holding of
a big athletic meet among the schol-
ars Of Grammar school age of the
city, which will include those Of the
fifth grade up to the ninth. This
meet will take in both boys and girls
and is held for the better develop
ment Of athletic spirit among the
school children. Already consider
able interest is manifest in the pro-
ject and May 9th has been selected
as the date for the holding of this
great event. In all probability the
affair will be held on the Muster
field. The conditions and classical
tions as outlined by Secretary Leon
ard are as follows.
Every boy and girl must be 60
pounds in weight or over.
They must be physically fit. This
determined on examination by a To-
cal physician who certifies regarding
the condition Of each scholar who
wishes to enter the test. If a boy is
physically unfit his failure to COM
pete does not count against the
school.
They must maintain satisfactory
Continued on Page 4-Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
Methodist Sunday School Annual
Meeting

The annual meeting of the Sunday
School Board of the Highland Ave-
nue. Methodist church. held at the
vestry Tuesday evening, was a de-
lightful occasion.
At Z o'clock. a delicious banquet
served by Mrs. G. A. Cobb, Mrs. Fl.
nj. Church, Mrs. c. H. Atkins and
Mrs. c. H. Cook, members of the
board, was greatly enjoyed
The pastor, DR.. c. H. Atkins, and
the superintendent. II. F. Twombly,
addressed the board in regard to the
aims and attachments of the school
the past year and made helpful sug-
gestions for future success The re-
ports of the officers and teachers were
gratifying and showed the school to
be in prosperous condition.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Superintendent,
Fl. F. Twombly: associate superin-
tendents: DR.. H. NJ Church and D. S.
McNaughton; secretary, Mrs. G.. II.
eBane; treasurer, r. w. Hill: assist
ant secretary and secretary of sup
plies, r. W. Eastman; benevolent
treasurer, Mrs. w. S. Pernins; libra
rian, G. A. Cobb; assistant librarian,
Miss Lillian Ellis; superintendent of
home department, Mrs. Harriet Bow
lie; superintendent of cradle roll, Mrs.
w. S. Perkins: missionary superin-
tendent, Mrs. w. o. Cobb; grading
officer, Mrs. Mary Morgan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
L. w. Gerrish, New Superintendent
of Schools

At a joint session of the school
boards of Gardiner, Farmingdale and
Randolph, L.. w. Gerrish of Skowhc-
gan was elected as superintendent of
the school union which is comprised
of these three places. The election
was made to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of L. A. Ross from
this position. While all regret that
the condition of Mr.. Ross health is
such that an absolute rest is necessa-
ry, and all here trust that the sum-
mer will be productive of a complete
restoration to health for him, we
feel exceedingly fortunate in having
available the services of such a mar
as Mr.. Gerrish as his successor.
The new superintendent is 81 years
of age and was born in Brownville
and comes to us from Skowhegan,
where he has served in a like posi-
ton for a period of 10 years, as super
intendent Of the Madison Skowhegan
Union. He possesses the degree of
A. NJ, conferred upon. him by Bates
College. After a service of three
years as principal of a High school he
resigned to accept the position as SUI
pervising principal of the Calais
Grammar school, which position he
held for IA years until he resigned to
accept the superintendency of the
Caribou Limestone school union
Three years later he resigned to ac-
cept a like position with the Madison
Skowhegan Union, which he has eff
GENTLY filled for a period of 10 years,
and where he has had 81 teachers and
supervisors in charge. He comes to
Gardiner with the highest possible
recommendations from those in the
educational system of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

not over $4,000 at the outside, and 1t
may be a trifie less. AS far as it is
possible to make a contract without
having 1t in writing, one has been
made with this concern to build Is
houses in Gardiner starting right
away. Ten of these houses will be A.
nanced by r. P. Hazard Co. and five
by the Greater Gardiner Housing
Company. After these are built and
sold. there will doubtless be others
erected. Local merchants will be
dealt with If it can be done to advan-
tage. and local help will be employed
if it can be obtained. It is under
stood that Mr.. Peters will have charge
of the actual building and that Lock-
wood Greene & Co.. will finance the
matter. The sites will be selected to
suit the intended purchasers. some
inclining to High Holborn street 10
cation, and some to High street. It
SHOULD be an exceptionally good time
for those to build who have a lot Of
their own. They can probably save
10 or Is per cent. by having con-
tract with the parties, providing the
lot is not too far removed from the
other group operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
ARREST QUICKLY
FOLLOWS BREAK
IN FREIGHT OFFICE

A man who had broken into the
office of the Maine Central freight
depot early this morning was caught
about ? o'clock by Night Officers
Michael Cusick and Laurentus Pea
cock, hiding behind some boxes in
the freight shed, to which shelter
he had fed on hearing the officers
approach. On searching him the
officers found him unarmed, with
only % cents in cash on his person
and a few articles that gave no in
dication of being stolen property.
He told the officers that he was Fred
Gushing Lester Of New York City
and that he was 25 years of age.
The break was detected by Mrs.
Fannie Nevalls. who lives across the
street from the freight office, and
she at once notified the officers. The
man entered the Office by smashing a
north window. There was evidence
that he had searched drawers in a
desk. He will be arraigned before
Judge Will c. Atkins this morning on
the charge of breaking and entering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
BOOZE CAR DRIVER
IS FOUND GUILTY
ON THREE CHARGES

AS q sequel to the arrest Of the
driver of the booze car" captured
by City Marshal Bacon Tuesday aft
ernoon, Herbert E. Pryor of Houlton
was arraigned before Recorder
George A. Stafford in the Municipal
court Wednesday morning at II
O'Clock on a warrant charging intox-
ication, operating a motor vehicle
while under the influence of liquor,
and unlawful possession.
Attorney Benedict F. Maher of Au-
gusta appeared in behalf of the re-
spondent and waived a reading of
the warrant and examination. Re-
corder Stafford then imposed a SEN
tence of $40 and costs on the charge
OF intoxication, 800 and costs and
30 days in jail on the charge of OPP
Grating a motor vehicle while under
the influence of liquor, and 500 and
costs and 80 days in Jail on the
charge of unlawful possession, and
30 days additional in each case on
failure to pay the fine. An appeal
was taken from each sentence to the
September term of the Superior
court and bail was furnished in the
sum of $1,000
County Attorney Walter M. San
born of Augusta was present to rep
resent the State.
Spectators began to arrive early
in the morning. apparently antici-
pating something sensational. but
we're more or less disappointed as
the session Of the court lasted lust
eight minutes and was devoid of any
excitement. Sheriff Harwood was on
hand at an early hour to interview
the prisoner and to get more par
ticulars concerning thee ase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
RICHMOND PEOPLE OUT EN- MASSE
TO BID CODSP ED TO POPULAR
COUPLE WHO SEEK MID WEST HOME
Farewell Reception in Opera
House to DR.. and Mrs. Wal
lace N. Price-Tributes, Re-
grets and Bag of Gold

Richmond, May 1S-(Special)-
Between 600 and 700 residents Of
Richmond and surrounding towns
gathered Wednesday evening at
reception to DR.. and Mrs. w. N.
Price to extend to them best wishes
and bid them farewell before they
leave for their new home in Jeffer-
son, Wis.
The hall was prettily decorated
with evergreen, potted plants. ferns,
blossoms and colored lights and
Douglas ten-piece orchestra OF Au-
gusta furnished music during the
evening, playing for a few hours OF
dancing.
B. F. Curtis, first selectman and
daughter, Mrs. Carl Curtis and DR..
and Mrs. Stilphen assisted DR.. and
Mrs. Price in receiving. Joseph w.
Randlette made the presentation of
bag of gold to DR.. and Mrs. Price.
addressing them individually and eX-
pressing the towns esteem and re-
greet at their departure. Mr.. Rand
lette has been an intimate friend OF
DIR. Price from boyhood and in his
warm tribute cited pleasant Incl
dents of their long association. Dr.
and Mrs. Price each responded cor
daily to the gift and the friendly
words and told of their reluctance to
leave Richmond and Richmond peo-
, pie.
The many friends who attended
the reception are indebted to Mr.
and Mrs Harry Houdlette, DIR. and
Mrs. James Somers and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles B. Day for the opportunity
of showing this last public apprecia-
ton of DR.. and Mrs. Price.
| The doctor. a native of Richmond,
a graduate of the medical depart
+ ment of Bowdoin college, has to his
credit q years of successful practice
i in Richmond and will be missed by a
| host of friends.
! The following ladies served punch
! during the evening, Mrs. james Nj.
somers. Mrs. Chas. B. Day. Mrs. II.
/ e. Houdlette and Mrs. f.. p. Favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
The cab drivers are apparently dis

The cab drivers are apparently dis
satisfied at the rates of fares recent
ly published as the legal rates to be
charged in Gardiner. They have asked
for a hearing and the city fathers
have promised them one for next
Monday evening at the regular meet
ing of the council. Opportunity will
be given at this meeting for all to
be heard. both sides, and those who
have been protesting against the
rates that have been charged should
be represented at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
Star Performs Act Not Called for by
Scenario When He Extinsuished
Flames in Players Clothing.

wal NV wv SabOo ~
Scenario When He Extinguished
Flames in Players Clothing.
Lionel Barrymore, the distinguished
actor, came nearer to being a real
hero than the part actually called for
in the making of THE DEVILS Gar
den," his latest cinema starring vehi-
Gle which will be shown at the Strand
Theatre today
In a thrilling scene Barrymore,
playing the part of William Dale. goes
to the rescue of several babies trapp-
ed in an upper floor of burning or
phanage. The scene was filmed ac-
cording to plan, but the unexpected
occurred when the clothing of one of
the extras playing the part of 4 fire
man, caught fire.
Barrymore saved the man from Sc
rious injury by extinguishing the fire
in his clothing with his own coat The
stars hands were scorched and his
coat ruined as result
The fire and rescue scene, which
comes as a climax to the story, is
said to be one Of the most gripping
ever filmed.-adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
Former Gardiner High Principal

Ephraim Hunt, L. L. D.. of Colby,
class of 1850, is the oldest living
graduate OF that institution. He was
the second principal of Gardiner High,
serving in that capacity in 1852. He
has been prominent as a teacher and
as an author and served as superinten-
dent of schools in Portland, Maine and
Newton, Mass. Mr.. Hunt is now over
so years of age and resides in Ca
naan, N. H.. where he has resided since
his retirement some 20 years ago. He
Is native of Readfeld and gradual
ed from college with Phi Beta Kappa
honors. He is the only living charter
member and was one of the petitioners
for the Colby charter of Zeta Psi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
WINTHROP

Funeral services for Mrs. Eldora
p. Keene were held at her late home
Wednesday afternoon conducted by
Rev. Percy J. Clifford, pastor of the
Methodist church, and Rev. n. X.
Pearson of Richmond. former pastor
here. The bearers were G. P. Rowell,
E. p. Libby. ]. A. Foster and Henry
futile. Interment was in Maple Gem
etery. The floral tributes were very
beautiful.
The Wednesday Auction Club met
Wednesday with Mrs. Rena Mc1lroy.
Mrs. ]. p. Bishop and Mrs. Arthur
Stilphen were substitutes. Mrs. Still
phen had the highest score of the aft
ernoon.
Mrs. Hannah J. Bailey, who passed
the winter in Portland, has returned
to Winthrop Center. where she has
opened her home for the summer.
The young people of Winthrop
Grange are to present their drama.
1.-THE Turn of the Tide" at Mt Yer
non Thursday evening.
The marriage of Alfred Paradis of
Wayne and Miss Lena Auclair Of this
town took place Monday morning at
the ST. Francis Xavier church. Rev.
FIR. ]. r. Keenen. pastor of the church.
officiating.
Douglas five-piece jazz orchestra of
Augusta will furnish music for the
dance that will follow the demonstra-
ton which is To be given at the Town
hall Friday evening by the pupils of
Miss Pauline Does class in home
nursing. This demonstration and en-
tertainment promise to be a little
tertainments and the proceeds will go
to the Red Cross, 50 a good attendance
is desired.
The winthrop Winner" published
once a year by the students of the
Winthrop High school, has been issued
and the breezy little edition contains
many things of interest. School notes
of the graduating class. the class will
and prophecy. and rhymes. hits, ETC.,
are among the subjects touched upon.
Names of the alumni from 1900 to
1920 are also given.
Crystal Lodge. No. "a, I. o. o. F.,
will confer the Initiatory degree
Thursday night, May 10. Lodge opens
at o'clock (fast time). A good at
tendance Is desired to make arrange
ments to attend the district meeting
at Augusta Monday night in City hall,
at which Abbou Ben Adhem Lodge OF
Auburn will confer the third degree.
Miss Sarah Bailey of Gardiner was
the weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs
H. c. Kicker.
Mrs. N. L. Hannaford is visiting
friends in Livermore Falls.
Rodney Howard and family are
moving into the house on Greenwood
avenue recently purchased by Miss
Grace Howard.
Harry York and his uncle, Mr.
Coombs of Brunswick were callers
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
H. c. Kicker.
Mrs. Addie Ballard of Gardiner was
the weekend guest of Mrs. Etc
French.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Bishop q
Portland are in town.
DR.. F. H. Badger, with the ass;s;-
ance of the district nurse, Miss Paul
inc Doe. took heart tests of the chill
dren in the Grammar school for TIE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

To know that Mrs. r. w. Harvey
is directing the rehearsals OF the cast
Of And Billy Disappeared" will be a
determining reason for the attendance
Of many at the Acme theatre on May
%. OF those who are not Of the Mar
ston & Brooks force the Welfare
League is fortunate in having the as
sistance Of Althea Harvey Dole. who
will take a very prominent role, and
Arthur Leonard and Marine Galizia Of
the cast of the recent Bombahook
Club play, Mrs. Harvey's most recent
SUCCESSFULLY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
RANDOLPH

An illustrated lecture, 1.-The Tele-
phone. Past and Present" will be
given this Thursday evening. at the
Randolph Methodist church by F. p.
Gray of Augusta, manager Of the
Augusta district of the New England
Tel. & Tel. Co. His lecture is said to
be most comprehensive and gives q
wonderful insight upon the workings
of the telephone. Everyone Is COR
daily invited to attend the lecture,
which II without charge.