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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
MARY PICKFORD
AT SEBAGO LAKE
SUNDAY telegram

Unheralded and unsung Our Mary
the much heralded and sung ahou,
movie queen. mas been visitor in our
suburban midst.
According To first hand Information
received by the Telegram Mary Pick
ford and partT of friends have beer
recent guests at the delightful Sc
queStered and exclusive Indian Island
summer home at Sebago LAKE of Fior.
ence Reed mrs. Malcolm Williams
the beautiful motion picture star.
The kilograms informant is a re.
putable summer resident of the Sebage
lake resort ana did not give a hearsay
or. they say report of the visit. bu,
was cock-Sure of IL and II was his
opinion that some scenes were Shot az
the favorite star summer home al
tne lake. The telegram was also In
formed by summer residents al the
lake that Fatty" Arbuckle and Jack
Pickford and his bride were in the
party OF movie bright lights al Mrs.
Williams charming place on the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

the sea. her food and her communl-
cations depend on the freedom of the
great sea routes. ireland lies at Brit
aims side across the seaways, north
and south. that link her with the sis
ter nations of the empire, the mar
kets of the world and the vital sources
of her food supplies,
! In recognition of this fact when
nature has imposed and which no
craftsmanship can change, it is es-
sentail that the Royal Navy alone
should control the seas around Ire
land and Great Britain and that such
rights and liberties should be accord
ed il by the Irish state as are essen
tial for naval purposes in Irish har-
bors and on Irish coasts"
/ The second stipulation says:
"ln order that the movement to-
ward limitation of ornaments which
is now making progress in the world
should not be hampered in any way
the Irish territorial forces shall with
in reasonable limits conform in mum
bers to the military establishments in
other parts of the islands"
| In the third stipulation it is de-
clared that Great Britain shall have
! all the necessary facilities for the
development of air defense and COM
munications.
| The fourth expresses the hope that
) ireland will of her owp free will.
contribute in the proportion to her
! wealth to the naval and military
forces OF the empire. and assumes that
voluntary recruiting will be permitted
particularly for those famous Irish
regiments which SO long and so gal
lantly have served his majesty in all
parts Of the world
! Complete autonomy in finance and
taxation with the agreement that there
shall be no tariffs and other trade re
, strictions between the two islands. is
provided in thu fifth stipulation
I The sixth declares that Ireland is
the United Kingdoms present debt
and pensions. In default or an agree
ment, the share would be determined
by an arbitrator appointed from with
in the dominion
The document proposes that the
conditions Of Settlemtnt be embodied
IN the form Of treaty. TO which Eff
feet shall be given by tho British and
Irish parliamentS.
+ THE form N which tine settlement
is to take effect" il adds, will depend
upon Ireland herself II must allow
for full recognition of the existing
powers and privileges If Tho pariia-
meat and government Of northern Ire
land
The British government ent.rtains
! the earnest hope that the necessity Of
harmonious cooperation amorg Irish.
men Of all classes and creeds wilt be
recognized through ireland and VIII
welcome the day when by these means
unity is achieved. But no such COM
mon action cal be secured ty force"
! Declaring that union in the other
dominions rame by consent. NE duyu
ment continues
In no CONDITION can they consent
TO any proposals which would kindle
civil war in Ireland Such a war
would not touch ireland alone. for
partisans would fool. TO either side
from Great Britain. tae empire aud
elsewhere, with consequences more
devastating to the welfare both Of Ire
land and the empire than the conflict
to which truce has been called this
month"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Waterville Golfers Beat
Team from Portland

The second team match between
Portland and Waterville men golf
players was played at the Country
Club Saturday afternoon at o'clock
after a fine dinner served at noon
There were seven teams and the
score gave the Waterville men five
cut of the seven matches played
The return match will be PLAYED in
few days. The score:
r. j. Erwin OF Waterville won
from W Fl. Campbell Of Portland
II, F. Frederick of Portland won
from W. H, Cook of Waterviile.
f. j. Wentworth of Waterville won
from Harry Brown of Portland
a. l.. fash of Waterville won from
Or. Fisher OF Portland
NJ Fl. Neal OF Portland won from
Carl J.. Cook of Wateryille.
c. r. Green of Waterville won
from c. Oakley of Portland.
George Stobie of Waterville. won
from J. Oakley of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

sentative of Irish national ideas came
to speak with me, | made one condi-
ton only, of which our proposal,
plainly stated. the e:fect-that Ire
land should recognize the force OF
geographical and historical facts.
1T is those facts which govern the
problems OF British-1rish relations
If they did not exist thee would be
no problems to discuss. pass, there
fore, to the conditions which are i'm
posed by these facts.
I'VE set them out clearly in six
clauses in our former proposals. and
need not restate them here. except to
say that the British government can
such questions which concern Great
Britain and-Irelnd alone to the arbi-
tration of foreign power
We are profoundly. glad to have
your agreement that northern Ireland
can not be coerced This point is Of
great Importance. because the resolve
of our people to resist with full DOW
er any attempt at secession by one
part Of Ireland carries with it of
any effort to soerce another part of
Ireland to abandon its allegiance to
the crown. = y We can not
agree to refer the question of your
relation with northern Ireland to for
eign arbitration
three runs. Were teh main factors
The conditions OF the proposed
settlement do not arise from any de-
side to force our will upon the people
OF another race. but from facts which
are as vital to Ireland's welfare as to
our own. They contain no deroga
ton from Ireland's status as a domin-
ion; no desire for British ascenda ncy
over ireland and no impairment of
lrelands national ideals.
Our proposals present TO the Irish
people an opportunity such as has
never daWned in their history before.
We have made them in sincere de
sire to achieve peace, bat beyond
them We can not go.
We trust you will be able to ac-
Cept them in principle. I shall dis
cuss their application in detail when
ever your acceptance in principle is
communicated to me"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
RETURNS TO CITY
AFTER ABSENCE
OF FIFTY YEARS

waiter II. Morrison. Civil War
veteran. IS years 81 age and a for
mer resident OF this city. was in
Watervi!Ie Saturday for the first
time for over so years looking up
places that were once familiar to
him. but which are so changed as 70
be hardly recognizable. He had
Just returned from a visit to Albion
where he lived when a youngster
and said there was only one tama-
rack tree which had grown from A
small tree few inches through to n
big tree, that was the only thing
about the old place that was famil-
lar to him. The house and barn and
everything was gone. While there he
vas the guest of John Copeland. al
so Civil War veteran, who assist j..
ed Mr.. Morrison in his search for his
daughter, which was the main oh
ject OF his visit to the State. He
found her in North Nassalboro
from which town he came to Wat
erville. Saturday.
Mr. Morrison came to this city
when a boy to work for his uncle,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Luke Brown. who was a drover by
trade, his establishment being at
the corner OF Pleasant street and
Western avenue where the home of
Alton Richardson, Jr., now stands
When war was declared against the
south he enlisted from Albion and
served in the Hth Maine Infantry.
Since the war he has been wan
derer. When asked where he lives.
! ne said he had Just about as much
OF place as Jack rabbit. After
! the war he went TO Africa for a
time and worked for trader tbe,e
: Afterwards he took up the profess
sion OF detective and SAYS he has
, had some exciting times in Texas,
one time rounding up II cattle rust
iers. before they sensed that a de-
, tecuve was among them.
From a boy. Mr. Morrison was
fond of horses and has handled
some good ones in his life on the
grand circuit. He said that he first
dealt III trotting horses and later in
! saddle horses or Jumpers" as he
designated them. For several years
he had little hunchback girl. who
! had ii canny control OF spirited ami
ma!s ride his horses in races and he
added she could rope as well as
any man"
HIS trip from the west was made
IN trusty Ford. which he drove
himself. although his left hand is
missing, as far as Vermont. He
left Colorado last summer and drove
10 California and then to Chicago.
passing the last winter in the Hi
nous soldiers home. He left there
'hlS summer and made his way by
easy stages until he reached Yer
mont where he left his car and has
travelled by train since.
IN appearance, Mr. Morrison is
certainly unusual. When asked his
age ne answered. So. but he didn't
look ii. He removed his hat and
disclosed 10 the astonished reporter
TWO long black glossy braids wound
Smoothly around his head, his hair
! pelnS parted in the back and braid
ed TO his hair he attributes his nm
says II makes him good for % years
more. He told the reporter that he
cit ms daughter in Maine, when she
was a baby and had never heard
from her since. He did not tell his
reason for leaving her He went to
canaan to find her and through in
qulries he located her in North Vas
saiooro Friday evening. He said
mat her first name is "Flossie" but
re could not remember her married
name
rye had some good times" he
chucklcd with glee. i bowed my
money III as fast as got it. But
l m done travelling now. I'm going
70 Vermont. I've got my eye on a
place up there and I'm going to buy
1t and settle down"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Odd Stunt by Runaway Horse

A peculiar smashup occurred Sat
urday afternoon on Front street in
front Of the Merrill and Mayo grist
mill when a horse attached to one
of the Harris bakery carts and driv-
en- by George w. Townsend ran down
Temple street at such a rate that he
was unable to negotiate the corner
and to save himself jumped into
the middle of one of the Merrill and
Mayo mill teams To extricate the
animal he had to be Embarrassed and
when he was released he rolled over
the bank down onto the railroad
track several feet below Neither the
horse or driver were injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

A very delightful social occasion
was the celebration of the fiftieth
wedding anniversary on Saturday
evening at the Grange hall in East
Vassalboro of Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson
G. Lappson of that town. The OBJ
servance of this important event was
in the hands OF the two sons of the
couple. ard their wives, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter L.ampson Of Providence,
r. l.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Lampson of Jersey City. The pro-
gram of the evening included re-
ception. an entertainment and re-
freshments.
There were about 80 friends OF
the couple present and the hall was
beautifully decorated. One corner
was given over to the receiving line
aud This Was decorated in white and
god crepe paper which was woven
lattice fashio nacross the corner
and from which q .arge wedding
bell was suspended. Under this
STOOD tie bridal couple of half a
century ago. the bride looking most
attractive in a blue silk gown and
carrying a bouquet OF white sweet
peas With them stood their two
sons and their wives and Annette,
the little grand daughter, the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Waiter
LamrGon.
The guests were received by a
committee consisting of Mrs Made
line Gates. MrG. Jennie Hussey. Mrs.
Emma Crowel! and Mrs. Warren
Stewards. who presented them to
the receiving line. Following the re-
ceptior program OF music and
readings vas heard. The stage 100
was most attractive with the num-
erous bouquets of flowers arranged
along the front making q pleasing
scene. The program consisted of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
OF EAST VASSALBORO COUPLE

several vocal solos by Karl Gates,
Harold Gates and Miss Nina Pierce.
readings b. Miss Margaret Coombs,
Frank Rand and Miss Louise Gates
and a violin solo by Alonzo Hamlin
accompanied by his wife on the or
gan.
Mr. and Mrs. Lampson were pre-
scented with a purse of $50 in gold
by the members of the Grange, the
neigh bors and friends while. their
two sons and their families also gave
them a generous purse OF gold. The
presentation speech was made by
. Everett Coombs. who on behalf of
the friends present offered the
Fluctuations of the occasion to Mr..
and Mrs. Lampson and wished them
many happy returns of their we'd
ding anniversary.
Mrs. Olive Pope save the welcome
speech in a fine manner and Mrs.
Kate z, Stiison gave an original
poem )
Mr.. ANA Mrs. I.ampson were mar
ried IN the Methodist parsonage in
East Nassaiboro on, August IL 1871.
the ceremony being performer by
Elder Springer. The groom was
from Liberty and the bride was Miss
Annette Bragg of last Nassalboro.
They have hved practically all their
Marie! life in East Vassalboro
where Mr.. Lampson was for many
wears engaged in the harness bust
ness He is a member of Wateryille
lodge OF Masons. having Joined in
April. 1871. over 80 years ago. The
couple have the affection and res
rect OF TIE entire community and
their tiftieth anniversary was an
occasion of rejoicing to their many
friends as well as to the family
Following the program ice cream
and delicious cake were served and
a social evening passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

tenor, was enjoyed by all. The collec.
ton was given to Mr.. Macdonald for
use in his mission.
Mr.. Huntiy Buchan has returned n
New York after a weeks visit here.
Miss Mildred Brown OF Augusta i.
weekend guest of the Misses Hussay
al their cottage near the wharf
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Savage, Misses
Hazel jackson and May Cushman. an
of Augusta. who are occupying the
Allen cottage. were Joined on SUNDAY
by Miss Grace Ferran. who win re-
main with them until August Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Charles Hisler who has purchased
a lot, and lis constructing a house at
Glendale park was given consider
a.ble assistance by fellow members OF
the National Association of Horse
shoers and Blacksmiths, Saturday
afternoon. Mr.. Hisler is construct
ing his home alone, and was visited
by members of the organization TO
the number of 30, who took off their
coats to assist him. When they had
completed their labors. the outside
of the house was nearly completed.
and Mr.. Hisler was greatly pleased
not only with the results, but with
the spirit which was manifested.
The officers of this association are:
President, Charles Hisler; past presi-
dent. Ernest Wright; vice president,
S. 4. Glidden; secretary, F. B. Whit
ten; State secretary, II. D. Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Loot Residences
at BiddefOrd Pool

Biddeford, Me. Aug lit was
learned today that the summer home
OF Philip James of New York and
the summer residence of Dr. James
Robbins of Weston, Mass. at Bidde-
FORD Pool were entered by burglars,
who secured large amount Of
booty.
A necklace valued at $4,000 is miss.
ing. There is no clue to the robbers.
Detectives are at work on the case.
1t is believed that the thieves who
made large hauls at Kennebunk
Beach and Prouts Neck are respon-
sible for the burglaries at the pool
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Chief Game Warden Richard J.
Upton calls attention to the fact that
Tuesday, August 16 opens the first
of the bird shooting for the season,
when it is legal to shoot black
breasted and golden plover. and les
ser yelIowiegs, Every hunter should
have his license on his person, and it
would be very good plan to look up
the new laws in the game law book
furnished by the Department of In
land Fisheries and Game at the
Capitol. IT is we'll for those who go
afield to note that raccoon hunting
commences September LIST this year
instead Of the 18th of August as
formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Mrs, Mary Price

Mrs. Mary Price. S., died at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. Lee Johnson
of Mercer Sunday forenoon. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday after
noon at 2.30 o'clock at the Free Bap-
fist church on Getchell street. In
terment will be in Pine Grove GENE :
terry. Mrs. Price vas nurse for
many years in Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
OCEAN POINT
Charles F.. FIynt Re elected President

At the annual meeting of the
Ocean Point association. the officers
OF the preceding year were unani-
mously elected for the coming wear.
as follows: Chas. F. FLINT. president D.:
J. l.. Bacon. NJ. D.. vice president;
II. l.. Bowditch secretary; l.. S.
Turner treasurer; W. DoIliver. IL.
w. Cotton and Guy o. Vickery, dir
ectors.
Reports showed the association
to be in fine financial condition.
many of tie newer property holders
are buying stock and Il great inter
est is being manifest
At baseball game held Saturday
afternoon. the Ocean Pointers easily
defeatedthe East Ioothbays by tie
score of II TO o.
One OF the best attended dances
of the season was held Thursday
evening at the Casino. Fine music
was furnisl ed by the Brookline AS
semb!y orchestra from Christmas
Cove. A large number of automo-
biles brought many from there to
join in the festivities. The dance
closed at late hour and all report
cd a most enjoyable evening.
J. L. Bacon. NJ. D., left Thursday
for South boro, Mass, called there
on important business He will he
absent two or three DAYS.
Miss Methyl Brooks is passing a
few days with relatives in Lewiston.
Messrs. Na,er and Resnarn Sci
bling and sisters Misses Louise and
Jeanette returned Friday TO their
home in Augusta, after passing two
V eeks at the Atlantic House.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles t'lynt have
returned to their cottage The
Breakers after passing a few days
in Augusta.
Rodney Pettengill of Deering has
joined his family at their cottage in
Grimes Cove, and will pass a
couple of weeks here.
The dance at the Casino on Satur-
day evening was well attended. Mus
ic was by the Boothbay orchestra.
Walter Dolliver has Joined his
family for his two weeks vacation.
Mrs. DolliVer is slowly recovering
from the injury to her ankle.
Judge H. F. Cook, Gardiner, is
passing a few days at his cottage
Mr.. and Mrs NJ w Wiswell of
Winthrop. are weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Vickery at "Ori-
son Lodge"
Miss Harriet Longley has returned
to her home in Gaysville. Vt, after
passing several weeks at the Point
Mr., and Mrs. w. H. Williams of
Augusta and Miss Cassie Holmes OF
New York City are at the Atlantic
house for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. McClain of Cleve-
land. O., are passing the month of
August at the Woodland cottage. Mr..
McClain is superintendent of schools
at Cleveland.
Keith Ryan of Augusta. is at the
Atlantic house, with his family for
the week end.
Ocean Point people viii! be glad to
know of the steamer, The Novelty"
which leaves the steamboat wharf
daily (SundayS eXCepted) at .
O'Clock A. NJ. for Monhegan. arriving
there about noon. 1t leaves Monte
gan at :; p. NJ. on the return trip and
provides q very pleasant days sail.
Miss Amy Henderson OF New York
has Joined Ter sister at Monhegan
View cottage for few weeks.
The service in the Chapel by the
sea was conducted by Rev. MacDon-
aid of the Sea and Coast Mission and
proved very interesting to large au-
dience. The singing by quartet CON
sisting of Mrs. s. Small. soprano:
Miss Bessie Noble. contraIto: George
r. Ferrall. bass, and Charles Marston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Funeral of Mrs. Rhoda Patterson

Funeral services for Mrs. Rhoda
Patterson were held at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon from her late
home at 20 Bangor street. Rev H.
H. Brown officiating. There were
many beautiful floral offerings. In
terment was in the family lot at Mt.
Hope cemetery. The bearers were:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
WATERvIlLE

Deputy Sherlffs Dignam and Mar
den OF this city and Harwood, Pom
erleau and Dutton OF Augusta
searched several places in the city
and Sidney Saturday but were un-
able to find any liquor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Walter S. Wyman, Ralph G. Web
Der, J.. II. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. L.
Foster and John Everett, represent
ing the executive Offices of the Cen
trail Maine Power Co. at Augusta,
motored to Guilford Saturday after
noon to attend the banquet given
there to representatives Of the Fox
croft district for winning the stock
sales campaign of the corporation.
j, Francis MacNichel accompanied
the delegation and directed the Choir
us singing for the evening The re-
turn was made in the wee smn'
hours, all hands reporting d most
delightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Miss Josephine Gaffney returned
Sunday afternoon from Boston
where she has been taking a six
weeks secretarial course at the sum-
mer school of Simmons college
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Miss Nettie Wagg of the clerical
force at the local offices of the Cen
tral Maine Power Co. was the guest of
Miss Hazel Jackson at Ocean Point
over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Major Charles F. Davis, L. S
property and disbursing officer &C
companicd by his son. Private Ken
dali Davis. OF Co. F, Bird Maine In
fantry, left Yesterday for Portland
to pay off the members OF the Coast
Artillery Corps camp in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Miss Harriet Enright, accompan-
led by her aunt, Miss Margaret Fla
rightly, left Saturday afternoon for
Old Orchard Beach, where they will
pass tthe remainder of the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

MI, and Mrs. Harold Pierce of this
city, Mrs. and Mrs Charles Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Rollins. ;s,!d
Miss Elsie Leighton, all of Hallowell,
motored to Old Orchard Sunday to
pass the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

MI and Mrs. Fred A. Fuller of the
North Beltasa road motored to New
Meadows Inn. Bath. Saturday after
noon. where they enjoyed a shore
dinner with a party of friends from
Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Harry Esklair of Revere, Mass,
who suffered a broken collar bone
Saturday as the result of an auto
mobile accident on the State road
near Vassalhoro, left the Augusta
General hospital Sunday for his
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

MISS Mary Chips of Brunswick
was admitted to the Augusta Gen
erai hospital Sunday for surgical
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. D. e. Foster and
children Of Church hill went by
motor to Rumford Saturday, return
ing to their home Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Miss Marjorie Ripley and Miss
Elva Drake returned Saturday after
passing a very enjoyable vacation at
Camp Miqua, the Y. w. c. a camp
at Poland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Staff Sergt. Floyd A. Chase and
Mrs Chase of 10 Scott street are re-
ceiving congratulatien on the birth
of a fine baby boy early Saturday
morning