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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
VALUABLE SKETCH
i'm SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL,
ON BLAINE MANSION

An interesting and valuable his
torical sketch of the Blaine Man.
sion, by Norman L. Bassett of Au-
gusta, appeared recently in Sprague's
Journal of Maine History.
It's historical worth has been
recognized by the Americana. one
of the leading history periodicals of
the country. by republishing it in it's
current number.
In the Americana's literary notes,
in the same number, we find the fol-
lowing:
I'm Sprague's Journal of Maine
History, a quarterly magazine now
in its ninth year. published at Dover,
Maine, the editor, Mr.. John Fran
els Sprague. is not only producing a
work gratifying to the prese mt day
reader, but one which will have
ever increasing value as the years
pass by. In the last two numbers
are papers of notable interest: In
dian Treaties in Maine" subject
having a bearing upon the hunting
rights of Indians in that State as
adjudicated in its supreme court
some few years ago; History OF
the Blaine Mansion" in Augusta,
! with mention of visits there by
Presidents Grant and Roosevelt: an
! address on THE State of Maine, "
! by Hon. Clarence Hale, justice CT
! the United States District court. be-
fore the Maine Society of New York;
besides a long list of graves of Revo-
lutionary soldiers in the Kennebec
region; and much other important
| matter"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
Continued from PAGE Onel

The following committees were
then announced by the commander:
Credentials: Albert Anderson, Port
| land: A. Ralph Libby. Scarboro;
Clifford Cook, Sanford; Foster New
comb, BuCksport; Ralph Colwell,
| PASSPORT.
Rules: Frank f. Southland Angus
ia; Frank Elliott. Houlton; James
| Carroll, Lewiston; Percival Davis
Auburn; T, A. Batchelder, West
brook.
Resolutions: Roy L. Marston.
Skowhegan; Israel Bernstein, Port
| land; William Healey. Rockland
Harold Weeks. Fairfield; and Paul
Julien, Waterville.
Governor Baxter
Governor Percival P. Baxter was
! then introduced by Commander
Greenlaw, who designated him as a
most loyal friend of the American
| Legion. Governor Baxter gave a
most eloquent address, which was
| frequently interrupted by applause
as his sentiments were favorably re
! Ceived. He said that it was one of
! the most pleasant duties of his Of
| fee to be present at such a meeting
and he was glad in his official ca
| pacity as governor and his private
capacity as a citizen to be present
! He told the convention that the
/ a merican Legion is destined to exert
a wide influence on affairs through
out the country. That Legion" was
most appropriate title and COM
| pared the American Legion with the
old Roman Legionaries, who were
unconQuerable and invincible, but
the latter went forth to conquer and
subdue while the American Legion
went across the seas to free the
world, the most unselfiSh errand in
! history. He stated that he regretted
the statement of the American am
bassador made recently at the court
| of st. James and said that he did
not believe that America went into
the war solely for its own saliva
| ton, but to relieve the burdens OF
sister people as well as to protect
our own shores.
Governor Baxter referred feeling
ly to the tragic death of National
Commander Galbraith and stated
that he believed that his successor
mmander Emery would live up to
the high ideals of the former com
mander. He alluded to the great op-
portunity for service which is open
ed to the American Legion and ask
ed the men and women never to de-
viate from the path of truth in the
performance of their duties.
The record made by Maine, in the
World War was briefly reviewed by
the Governor who told of his work
on one of the exemption boards in
Portland and pictured graphically
the marching of the soldiers to the
station in Portland when they left
for the front, Those are DAYS that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
Maine Legion Boys Given Clad Hand

you don't want to forget, that your
children don't want to forget and
that the state of Maine will never
forget. He referred to the Stacker
lists and remarked on the few of
such men to be found in Maine.
The Governor also referred to the
state bonus for soldiers and said
while he was not much in favor of
afterdrafts. he was glad to provide
for the overdraft for that purpose.
He gave the number of men lost in
the great war as 2,6S5, 1,130 killed
and / 500 died of wounds or disease.
But those men who came back brok-
en- in health might also be added to
the loss, he said. He asked the men
to become members of the National
Guard in order to lend their exper-
fence to the defence of the state in
time of need, and said that he hoped
to arrange for another Second Maine
Infantry.
The plan of President Harding for
national disarmament was alluded to
the Governor speaking in favor of
the plan. He told the boys to be
politicians but not to ally themselves
with any party. He told the women
that much depended on them to
shape the actions and thoughts of
the boys. He assured them all of
his cooperation in everything for the
welfare of the state as long as he
should be governor, and closed nv
saying that he greeted them in the
name of the state of Maine and ev-
cry one in the state.
Informal Reception
A recess of ten minutes was then
declared so that all might meet Gov
ernor Baxter and Mayor Finnimore,
the delegates being introduced by
Adjutant James L. Boyle.
On the resumption of business
Commander Greenlaw announced
that National Commander Emery
would not be present on account of
a press of duties contingent on his
going to Paris with an American Ie-
gion commission. A telegram was
also read from National Vice Com
mander Thomas J. Bannigan Of
Rhode Island that he would arrive
here this evening to be present at
the remainder Of the session.
Reports of officers wege then in or
der, Commander Greenlaw giving a
brief report of the growth of the Le-
gion and also of the Auxiliary. He
referred to the temporary organiza
ton effected by the women last wear
and the fact that they are to organ
ize permanently at this convention
He also spoke feelingly Of the death
Iof National Commander Galbraith.
The report of James L. Bowie. de-
partment adjutant was very compre-
hensive. He gave the number of
Posts in Maine as 100 and in tho
Union as 1900. He said that the
general situation is bright and almost
sesyerywhere in Maine the members are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
Hickey Buckley

/ A very pretty church wedding took
place at st. Mary's Catholic church
/ Wednesday morning when John Ed
ward Hickey of Gardiner and Miss
/ Mary Cecilia Buckley of Augusta
were united in marriage, the nuptial
mass being celebrated by Rev. FIR. j.
| r. MCGOWAN The double ring service
! was used.
The three affairs and the church
were very prettily decorated with
/ flowers. Miss Catherine Hickey. sis
ter of the groom. officiated at the or
/ gan and very ably played Lohe-grins
Wedding March as the bridal party
! entered the church. The bride was
very bccomingly attired in white
georgette and wore a bridal veil with
wreath of orange blossoms. She
! carried a gold rosary presented by the
groom and a large bouquet of white
sweet peas.
The maid of honor was Miss Rose
+. Buckley, sister of the bride. The
! bridesmaids were Miss Helen Doris
Buckley, a sister of the bride, and
Miss Rosemary Cunningham, q cousin
of the bride. The best man was
John, Cusick of Gardiner, a cousin of
the groom. Little Catherine Cunning
ham, Il cousin of the bride, was a
very charming GIN. The ushers were
Charles Summer Buckley and Law
renee Hickey.
After the ceremony Il wedding break
fast was served at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
c. Buckley. 81 State street, only rela-
tives being present, about 60 in num-
Der The newly married couple weri
recipients of many useful, beautiful
and valuable gifts, which testified to
the high esteem in which they are
held by a large circle of friends.
The bride is a graduate of the Cony
| High school and has held a RESPONSE
BILE position in the office of the Secre-
| tary of State, having charge of money
received for auto licenses. The groom
is a graduate of the Gardiner High
school and was a leader in baseball.
football and all athletic sports, He
entered Bates college and was among
the first of the Bates boys to volun-
teer his service for his country. serv-
ing in the World War with the
United States Navy in France. Mr..
Hickey is now in charge of the cleo
trio welding department of the n. Y.
c. r. r. shops in Minoa, N. Y. Their
future home will be in Minoa, N. Y.
No cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Miss Louise Foster, formerly en-
ployed in this city. now employed
in Lewiston, is reported to have I'M
dergone surgical treatment at the
Central Maine General hospital ii
Lewiston this week. At latest re-
ports she was resting comfortably
Many of her friends in this city or
Wednesday rene m bered her with 6
postal card shower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
Universalist Comrades
Plan Fine Field Day

The Maine Chapter of Universal
list Comrades will hold their annual
field day at Ferry Beach Saturday.
July 30. There will be sports dur
ing the day and fine banquet in
the evening. Speakers OF promi-
nence will address the Comrades,
who are invited to bring their ladies
with them. The Comrades hope to
have Governor Baxter with them as
a speaker of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Orders were issued from the Au-
gusta office of the electric railroad
Wednesday, for the repainting of the
white poles along the car lines on
this division. At an early hour, Sup
erintendent Bowie had started crew
out and by night had nearly compIet-
ed the lob.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Levi T. Williams. local agent for
E. A. Strout Farm Agency, has sold
the fine home place of Hon. George
A. Russell of Readfield to H. F. Lin
coin of New York City. who with his
wife has taken possession and en-
joying the fine summer weather at
this beautiful village home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Mrs. Aloise Anderson of Provi-
dence has been passing a few days
here with Mr.. and Mrs. John Ever
EFT. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Ever
EFT are sisters. Mrs. Anderson has
gone to Bangor where she will visit
for a brief time at her former
home. returning to this city for a
further stay before going back to
Rhode Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Miss Helen Fisher. Mrs. Robert
Fisher and Mrs. George Gould of
Boston, formerly residents of this
city, We're in town Wednesday calling
on friends and relatives. leaving in the
afternoon for Tacoma Lakes where
they will pass the remainder OF the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Palmer EN-
erson of 5 Scott street will leave
on the GIG train this Thursday
morning for New York, whence Mrs.
Emerson will sail Saturday for Eu-
rope. She. will spend several months
abroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

The freight department of the A. &
K. Electric railroad will commence
today transporting soft coal from the
wharves of the Hallowell Granite Co.
at Hallowell through to the wooden
mills at North Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Rev. Howard H. Brown. pastor OF
the Penney Memorial United Bap.
fist church will preach at the West
Sidney Baptist church, Sunday, July
81 at $50 P. NJ, standard time
weather permitting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
the fence

Mrs. Lenora Doyle and daughter
Leona, of Augusta, have been spend
ing two weeks with her grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. HUFF. four
generations being represented in the
family during the visit. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Huff and Elmer HUFF mo.
tored to Augusta Sunday, Mrs
Doyle and daughter returning with
them. letter. Franklin Jour
nal-Farmington Chronicle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Henri Gregoire
and son, Clement, have returned
from Boston, Mass, where they have
been sojourning for the past ten
days. During their visit they at
tended the wedding of Mrs. Greg
oire's brother, Arthur Morrissette of
Boston. They made the trip by auto
in Mr.. Gregoire's new Studebaker
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

The Mothers Jewels, auxiliary to
the Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will
meet at the vestry at 5 pm. on
Thursday with leader, Miss Anna c.
8eale. .SMQtherS and friends aro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
NOTICE

Augusta, Maine. July IS, 1921.
7 hereby forbid all persons from
giving credit to my wife, Mary Clou-
tier, on my account, as [ shall pay no
bills of her contracting after this date.
OMIER CLOUTIER.
iulVl A-21-2Ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Chase and
three children. Charlotte. Clifton
and Eliza of Winslow, and Mrs.
Chase's sister, Mrs. Ralph Brown
and daughter, Vida of Duluth.
Mimi. were in the city this week
visiting .frienda.~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Clark of Carl
bou are among the. Aroostook coun-
ty people who are visiting in this
city. They will visit in Belfast and
in Millinocket before returning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Miss Dorothy Z. Perkins has re-
turned to her home. having visited
for the past week in Lewiston with
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Mrs. Alton L. White of % Chapel
street is passing this week in Pitts
field with her sister, Mrs Maud
Hurd. Mr., White will join her Sun
day and win accompany her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Miss Mabel Dearborn has return
ed from Skowhegan, where she has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. o.
Burrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Miss Helen Libby Of Portland and
Miss Margaret White of this city
we're in Waterville, Tuesday, visiting
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Mrs. Marion Ripley OF this city has
gone to Wcstbrool1 where she is the
guest of Miss Ella Pencil on Long
ley road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Little Miss Alice Grua OF Mel
vile street IS passing "a week at
Wayne Pond, where she is visiting
with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
jly2S-29

cordially invited to be present at the
meeting as a very interesting pro-
gram is planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Miss Irene Getchell has returned
from Winslow. where she visited
this week with her grandfather, Ira
Getchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Thomas Leigh went to Portland
Wednesday on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Senator John Sprague Of Dover
was in the city. Wednesday. calling
on business friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Miss Constance Wade is entertain
ing Miss Marion Jack of Roselle
Park, n. J. as her guest for a fort
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

John A. Buckley of Dead River is
in the city for Il few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Mrs. ]. Wesley Gilman and Mrs.
NJ. l.. Strickland Of Oakland passed
Tuesday III the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

ever for a hot night and President
WEIGH as a prince of entertainers,
New-York tribune., 1921-11-21
Suspect in Hackensack
Murder Is Captured
Michael Rinaldi Baked in AT.
tempt to Kill Policeman
After Chase

WATERBURY,, Conn, Nov. 90
Michael Rinaldi wanted for murder in
Hackensack, N. j., highway robbery in
New Haven and non-support in Bridge
port, was arrested here to-day after a
thrilling chase by the police. Rinaldi
attempted to shoot Inspector William
Pollard. who had captured him, and
would have succeeded if it had not
been for the timely interference of
Inspector Joseph Stevens. The police
found Rinaldi in small tenement
city.
When the fugitive saw that he was
cornered on the second floor he leaped
through a window and ran through sew
eral back yards in the vicinity. max
ing for the woods. Inspector Pollard,
who was outside, saw him run and
gave chase. He caught Rinaldi after a
20o-yard run and covered him.
Pollard then marched the prisoner
back until Inspector Stevens caught up
with them, and after directing Stevens
to hold Rinaldi until he fixed his
trousers, which had been torn in the
chase, Pollard stopped down. Rinaldi
then drew pistol which he had con-
cealed when being searched and was
about to pull the trigger when Inspector
Stevens overpowered him.
Rinaldi, it is alleged, shot conductor
in Hackensack and after he had been
arrested broke away from the police
and escaped.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-21
Pair Lock Cashier i'm
Room and Take ST.. 500
Robbers Enter Ice Company Of.
fce just as Money Has Been
Put in Paw EnveIopes

Two young men dropped in at the
James Pringle Ice Company office. at
l29th Street and Broadway. at / .3o
P. m. Saturday, it was learned yester-
day, locked the cashier in a rear
room and walked out with the 81 500
pay roll The police have been unable
to find any one who saw them except
the cashier. The entire transaction
took less than five minutes. Two po-
hcemen we're standing across the street
at the time
Charles Van Cook, the cashier. had
Just finished putting the money into
the pay envelopes, which were in a
oax on desk in his cage. Just out
side the rear windows of the office
the men who soon would be calling for
their pay were working in the yard of
the ice company.
Two young men walked in brisklv.
One Of them drew a revolver, leveled
1t at Van Cook and ordered him TO
walk into the next room, holding his
hands high. Van Cook obeyed. Be-
tore he had reached the door the sec
ond man had unfastened the door OF
his cage and was inside. AS soon as
Van Cook was in the rear room the
door was slammed behind him and
locked. moment later he heard the
street door close behind the robbers.
He yelled for help and within a few
minutes he was free and the search
tor the hold-up men was started.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-21
Cream Puff Upsets Her
Charlotte Russo Cart
Pastry Mans Mare Performs in
Upper Broadway and Gives
Youngsters Feast

Cream Puff, usually gentle, plod-
ding quadruped, resigned to the humble
task of pulling the charlotte russo
wagon of Abraham Griesberg, of Ali
East l21st Street, through the prosaic
streets of the city, revolted yesterday
morning against her hunldrum exist
ence and attempted to act like circus
horse
Willie Guralick, of 10th Street and
Park Avenue, was in the drivers seat
at the time, making his. rounds with
load Of charlotte russes for Mr. Cries
berg's best customers. Cream Puff was
doing all the work.
Street on Broadway Cream Puff blew
up. Back went her ears and up went
her feet. A moment later, as horse and
wagon and driver sped south on Broad
way, boxes of pastry began to bounce
from the wagon to the street.
This decorating of Broadway con-
tinued for three blocks. when Cream
Puff, to make the job complete, dragged
the wagon against q pillar and dumped
ner driver over into the wreck. Gura-
hex was rushed in an ambulance to
hnlekerbocker Hospital, where, after
nis coating of axle grease and whipped
cream had been removed, he was found
20 De without injury.
cream Puff was finally stopped by a
palrolman from the La Sale Street sta
sion. Children of the neighbour ood,
however, feel deeply for Cream Puff
ana sincerely hope that she will re-
volt again in the near future-and
IN their neighhorhood, if possible.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-21
Jealousy Hinted in
Tea Room Murder,
Wounding of Girl
Longshoreman Shot as He
Stepped to Door; Young
Woman Hit in Foot: AS
sailant Is Recognized

Detectives of the Charles Street po-
lice station were hunting yesterday for
the murderer of John J. GiIlen, long
shoreman, of 48 Commerce Street, who
was shot late Saturday night in front
of the Cinderella Tea Room, at 3 Cor
nelia Street. There are, according to
the police, several witnesses who can
identify the slayer once he is caught t.
Jealousy is suggested bv the police
as motive for the shooting. Gillen
was with Elizabeth Seeley, nineteen
years old, of 90 Christopher Street
They had been dancing. When Gillen
left the tea room he was shot twice
both bullets entering his heart. Miss
Seeley was shot in the foot and is in
St. Vincent's Hospital.
No one but relatives were permitted
to visit Miss Seeley yesterday. Her
sister said that she knew of no man
who might have shot Gillen because of
jealousy. The police, however, say
that Gillen had been friendly with d
married woman.
Friends Of Miss Seeley said that she
and Gillen had been going together for
about two years, and that it was gen
orally expected that they would marry
They had gone to the tearoom Satur
day night for supper and dancing, and
Gillen had stepped to the door for '.a
breath of air" when he was shot. Tive
shots were fired almost as soon as he
appeared in the doorway. He fell tt
the sidewalk crying, Il got it! ] got
It'll"
The next moment young man, who
wore strip of adhesive plaster on
his cheek, evidently reminiscent OF
some recent afray, stepped across
Gillen's body and stood in the door
way, revolver in his hand.
Miss Seeley had sprung to her feet
when Gillen fell and was running to-
ward the door. AT sight of the mar
with the revolver she halted. The gun
New-York tribune., 1921-11-21
Reily's Ship
Fired, He Is
.Jeered Here
tcsntinusd from paac ono)


the car thought the Governor was
within. The mob yelled in derision. ex-
pressed itself volup1y and then the au-
tomobiles displaying their banners filed
after the car supposed to be carrying
the Governor, who was then speeding
northward from Pier A to The Wander
bilt Hotel
Governor Blames independents
Governor Reilly was accompanied
from Porto Rico by Senator Santiago
lglesias, Judge J. w. Bonner. w. r.
bennett, United States Marshal of the
island; r. H. Todd, insular immigra-
tlon commissioner, and Carlos Torro.
The Governor said that the entire
trouble on the island is being caused
by few independents who want Sc
cession from the United States. The
people as whole, he said, are the
most loyal, faithful and patriotic per-
sons he had ever known He said he
had taken hold Of the situation from
the American viewpoint and had re-
ceived the Endorsement of the majority
of Porto Ricans.
He explained that he had made four
trips around the island since he took
office. four months ago, and had been
loyalty greeted by the people. Porto
Ricans who accompanied him north
said that he had been received with
more warmth and enthusiasm than any
Governor the island has had A crowd
of 1000 assembled at San Juan to cheer
him as he sailed. Since he became Gov
ernor, he said, he had been indorsed by
the Republican and Socialist LABOR
parties of the island.
Would Amend Constitution
Governor Reilly said that some of the
amendments to be asked for the con-
stitution were the esta tablishment of a
Federal reserve system a farm loan
act, provision for more teachers and
homestead and restoration aid.
He said that the constitution under
which Porto Rico is governed might
not be satisfactory in every detail for
the welfare of Porto Rico, but he had
been assured nevertheless by repre-
sentatives of the people generally and
by the native business men that they