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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Herbert Folsom Speaker
At "Y" Boys Meeting

Interesting indeed was the bows
meeting at the "Y" building last
Saturday morning when Herbert
Folsom of the State Department of
Forestry addressed the gathering.
which numbered nearly 80 of the
younger element of Augusta, on the
work of his department and what it
means to every Maine citizen. He
told of the Importance of our wood
land, its magnitude and it's undeyel-
opment. He went into detail of the
several branches of the department,
telling in his own way the results
that are expected to be accomplished
in the future. He told the boys Of the
life of the most remote rural districts
and of the hardships experienced by
those whose occupations demanded
that they live where they do.
Mr.. Folsom also told of the insect
life of the woods and of the damage
to our trees that certain insects NAV
DO II not exterminated. The speak
er's personality inspired his listeners
and forced them to freely applaud
MN at the close of his address. Every
boy present was given a book nicely
bound issued by the State Depart
ment that treated on the work of the
department in Maine.
In connection with this meeting. a
nne reel of moving pictures was
shown by Mr.. Tracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
kaptivating Riddles

backward, turn backward. oh Time
in thy flight. make me a child again,
just for tonight" was the theme of a
jollification at the Methodist church
vestry last Friday evening when the
Fisher Club entertained the Standard
Bearers Club. The dignified and friv-
olous alike forgot the years which
had elapsed since they We're seven and
disported themselves in the garments
of childhood. Dutch cuts, flowing
curls and tight braids We're much in
evidence; and the Teddy bears, dolls.
cats and dogs were given places of
honor. Tag. drop the handkerchief.
bean bag and other favorite games
were played until the browning event.
the ice cream and cake, were served
The most exciting moment of the
evening came when Rev. w. ]. Layton,
who thought 1t his duty to investigate
the shrieks and bowls coming from
the church. entered the vestry. He was
quickly persuaded that it was no place
for a minister (although it is rumored
that later he consumed some of the
"eats"). Prizes were awarded to Miss
Theresa Gormley for running and to
Miss Carrie NJ. Bradford for silence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
WRESTLING MATCH
SATURDAY EVENING
AT COLONIAL HALL

1t took Nick LondoS of Lawrence,
Mass, just eleven minutes to get his
first fall out of Soldier Bolduc of
Rochester, n. b at Colonial hall last
Saturday evening. The second one was
defaulted by Bolduc in fivem inutes ow-
ing to injuries received to his knee dur
ing the struggle. The bout was an eX-
hibition of good wrestling as far as
wrestling goes, but the fans were some
what disappointed in the whole affair.
The boxing attraction failed to ma
terialize which somewhat disappointed
thee rowd. And Bush, Finberg's oppo-
nent in the semi-finais, failed to put in
an appearance. 1t was very evident
that it was no fault of the promoter
That he exhibition was not successful.
Mr. Legendre doing all within his power
to please the fans that had gathered,
but conditions were against him. AL
fred Jacques of Augusta acted as ref
cree to the satisfaction of everybody
and had it not been for Bolduc's acct
dent, doubtless the main attraction
would have been well worth witnessing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Hearing Thursday Afternoon
On the Absent Voting Bill

A nearing will be given by the
judiciary committee Thursday after
noon, on the bill introduced in the
House by Representative Blaine S.
Niles of Augusta additional to and
amendatory of Chaper 7 of the Re-
vised Statutes, which would give a
person who is away from home on
election day the right and opportun-
ity to vote. This measure has the
endorsement of the Maine CONNER
cial Travellers Association.
The act defines an absentee voter
to be any person who is a duly quail
ned registered voter. and in respect
to any primary election duly enrolled
as member of the political party in
the primary of which he proposes to
vote, but who through absence from
the city or town in which he is en-
titled to vote, is unable to cast his
ballot at the polling place where he
is entitled to vote at any city cleo
ton, at any primary election or at
any general or special state election,
including also elections for the choice
OF electors of president and vice
president Of the United States, elec-
tons held in accordance with the
initiative or referendum provisions Of
the constitution of Maine, and cleo
tions to vote upon amendments to the
constitution of Maine.
The bill provides that official alb
sent voting ballots similar in all
respects to the official ballots to be
used at such election, except that the
words Official Absent Voting Bal
lot,' shall be printed conspicuously
On the back and outside thereof. shall
be prepared. and mailed to the per-
son applying for one.
Immediately after the closing OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS
DON'T EVER
MARRY" CALLED
A MIRTHQUAKE

It's called mirthquake. And it is
also a First National production by
Marshall Neilan. Also, it HIS Marjorie
Daw, Matt Moore and Wesley Barry.
the famous star of "Dinty" in the cast.
All this, and the injunction is given
Don't Ever Marry" for such is the
mirthquake and it will be produced at
the Colonial theatre today. OF all the
funny plays that have made their ap-
pearance at the coy theatre, this tops
the list. Joe Benson-Athat's Matt
Moore-was told Don't Ever Marry
just three hours before he welded the
girl of his choice. Troubles always
start with marriage" was the rest of
the admonition and within twelve
hours after his wedding, Joe has ac-
cumulated enough to last an average
man a lifetime. The play tells the
funny fascinating story of the troubles
that beset Joe. 1t Is inoffensive, hila-
rious in it's fun. convulsing in it's sit
uations and given with cast the like
of which has not been seen before in
film farce. Wesley Barry. the youth
full cut-up in the play, is none other
than the youth who has made such
success in "Dinty" and has become the
talk OF the country.
Larry Semon is also on the bill to-
day. He has another connection, 1.-THE
Head Waiter that is said to be fun
nier than his previous efforts The
Burton Holmes Travelogue and the
kinograms are also listed.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
STATE HOUSE


his visit one day over the 80 days, he
pays the full registration fee which
is required of the resident. Unless he
is particularly honest he is apt to
lose track of the time and forget to
pay for a Maine registration.
While majority of the summer
people are law-abiding, it is claimed
that there is great tendency among
many to evade the Maine require
ments unless they are forcibly re-
minded. 1t is almost impossible for
the inspectors to keep track of these
transients and the garage owners and
hotel keepers are rather backward in
furnishing information along these
lines to the officials. The general be-
lief seems to be that more satisfac-
tory result would be procured if
Maine should establish short period
registration for these residents
who require little more time in the
State.
In some of the larger cities, such
as Portland, Lewiston and Auburn,
the police departments are doing
very effective work in the matter of
enforcing not only the State laws but
also b. creating traffic rules and reg
ulations of their own. In some of the
smaller communities where there is
no adequate police force and even in
some of the cities where there is a
well organized force, little attention
is paid to the violators of these stat
utes.
What the legislature will do re-
mains to be seen, but it seems to be
the settled opinion among those who
have given careful thought to the
matter that the automobile fraternity
will ask for the creation Of a new
department headed by some person
who is familiar with the motor We
hicle in all it's phases, who shall be
appointed by the governor and I'M
DER whose personal direction shall be
administered all the various branches
which are now conducted by four or
five departments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Lewiston GRANGE

Lewiston grange held it's regular
meeting Thursday evening. this being
the first since the installation Of the
new officers. The master. Walter Will
liams presided and during the bust
ness session the following committees
We're elected: Trustees-Harry Crowley.
Russell Hodgkins, Augustus Chad
bourne, Ida White and Mrs. Minnie
Quimby; finance. Harold Towle, Flor
ence Crowley and Alton Towle: and
relief. N. A. Mills, Mrs. Dora White.
Mrs. Jennie Gowell, Mrs. Lula Chad
bourne, and Mrs Fannie Williams. Re-
marks for the good of the order were
made by Walter Williams. Harry
Crowley and B. S. Adams. who discus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Grenier-CalIaghan

Earle Francis Grenier of Augusta
end Margaret Rose Callaghan of Houl-
ton were married Thursday morning
at O'Clock at st. Mary's Catholic
church in Houlton. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. P. NJ. Silke
They were attended by Miss Nellie
Callaghan, sister of the bride, and
Stanley Grenier, brother of the groom.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Callaghan, 90 Franklin avenue
The bride is a graduate of Kicker
Classical Institute. Mr. Grenier is
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Grenier Of Augusta. He is an ex-
service man and is employed in Bath
as an electrician. Mr.. and Mrs
Grenier went to Portland and Boston
on wedding trip and will reside in
Bath.-Bangor Daily News, Jan. 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Augusta Cadet Band
Concert and Ball

An unusual opportunity will be given
dancers and lovers of fine band music
to hear and dance by the newly reor-
ganized Augusta Cadet Band at City
hall next Wednesday, the 26th. This
is benefit Concert and Ball given by
the band to raise money for the pur-
chase of new equipment. The organi-
cation is composed of thirty of the fin
est musicians in Augusta and vicinity
A fine concert program has been ar
ranged by Musical Director r. A. Den
mis- and will begin at 500 o'clock. For
the dancing which will follow. the
band has all of the latest and best
popular music and will use saxophones
and novelties as well as a set OF gen
uine Marimbas.
Popular prices prevail as the price
ffty-five cents admits to both concert
and ball. There will be a car to Hal
lowell and Gardiner at 1900 O'Clock
Tickets are on sale by members of the
band.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24

the polls and after the ballots cast
have been removed from the ballot
box, the presiding officer in each
polling place shall open all en-
velopes delivered to him and shall
compare the signatures on the en-
velopes therein enclosed with the
signatures on the applications at
tached thereto, and shall examine the
affidavits.
If the affidavits are duly and
properly executed, and if the voters
signatures on the affidavits appear to
be made by the same persons who
signed the applications. and to be the
signatures of duly registered voters
who have not voted at the election,
he shall make public announcement
of the names of the absentee voters
open the envelope in such manner as
not to destroy the affidavits, take out
the ballots without unfolding them or
permitting them to be opened or ex-
amined, and, after checking the
names of the absentee voters on the
voting list. shall deposit the ballots in
the ballot box
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24

A mixup that attracted some atten-
ton at the corner Of Bridge, and Wa
ter streets occurred about 10 minutes
past o'clock Saturday afternoon
when local car of the electric road
sideswiped an ambulance belonging to
and driven by f. E. Tucker Of Me-
ehanic Falls. The ambulance was pro-
ceeding up Water street and. accord
ing to witnesses, was hit by the cleo
trio just after making the turn onto
the Kennebec bridge, the rear end of
the care sideswiping the machine as
the turn was made. Fortunately the
ambulance was empty. The only
damage sustained was the smashing
of mudguard and a slight abrasion
of the woodwork of the ambulance.
The accident; however, called together
a large crowd Of nolookers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24

Whatever else the present Leg1s-
la,ure is asked to do in connection
with the registration of automobiles,
it is the general impression that the
lines will be frightened around the
operator of a motor vehicle in the
erdeavor to exclude from the high
Ways those irresponsible and reck-
less drivers who continue to be Il
constant menace to the frequenters
Of the streets and ways of the State.
Practically the exact phraseology
rs 10 the conditions under which an
operators license is to be granted has
been retained in the present law as in
the law which was enacted by the
legislature of 1911. The law reads
that before a license to operate is
granted the applicant shall present
such evidence as to his qualification
70 operate motor vehicle as may be
required by the Secretary of State"
It is argued in some quarters that
under this, provision, the Secretary of
State is given unlimited authority in
regard to the qualifications he shall
require of an applicant, but no sec
rotary OF State has as yet seen fit to
exercise this authority, and practi-
cally the only requirement now de-
manded is that the applicant shall be
16 years old.
Operators with one arm, one leg, deaf
and dumb and with impaired eye
sight are now and have been driving
cars upon the highways of the State.
While it may be universally agreed
that there is plenty of authority in
the present statute for a personal ex-
animation of every driver who applies
for an operators license, State Off
Gals have hesitated in this matter
for the reason that there is no pre-
scribed provision for the necessary
machinery which would have to be
employed in order to place any such
ruling in operation. 1t has never
been argued that the Secretary of
State could personally examine ev-
cry applicant, and there is nothing in
the law giving him any authority to
appoint examiners in various parts
of the State.
1t has been suggested that such ex-
amining boards be created by legisla-
ton and that the fee for the issu-
ance OF an operators license be in
creased to meet the added expense.
The operators license at the pres
ent time is not only an Identification
card but the fee demanded is a source
of annual revenue to the State. these
fees amounting to something like
100000 last year. Many operators
cannot understand why they should
be obliged to go to the bother of pro-
curing license each year and par
ticularly so if an examination is to
be required. For this reason it has
heen suggested that the fee be in
creased and that the length of the
license be extended
The summer resident is a constant
ly growing problem to the State Off
Gals. No operators license is re-
nuired of them provided they have a
license to operate issued in their own
state. The non resident is allowed
80 days in the State on the registra-
ton Of bis own State. If he prolones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Zjba n, keene

Ziba H. Keene, formerly of this city,
passed away Saturday evening at his
home on Western avenue, Hallowell,
aged 60 years. The surviving relatives
are his wife, two sons, Albert r. Keene
of lockwood ana Jesse C. keene of
Gardiner; and his mother, Mrs. Annie
Field of this city.
Mr.. keene formerly made his home in
this city and followed the trade of a
brick mason. He was a member of the
Order of Moose and of the Grange. He
was the grandson of Rev. Thomas Ty-
Ter, formerly clergyman in the Free
Baptist denomination.
Funeral services will be held at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the late
home in HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Henry e. SpauIding

Henry E. Spaulding passed away at
No. / Hartford Square, aged 70 years
five months and 10 days. He is sur
vived by his wife, Sarah e. Spaulding;
son, Albert Spauldng; three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Ethel NJ. Rankins and Mrs.
Mabel nj. Dearborn of Augusta and
Mrs. Gertrude E. dimes of Worcester.
Mass; and a brother, James Spauld-
ing of Boston.
Mr.. Spaulding served In the Civil Wal
as private in Co. +, unattached Infantry
of Maine.
Funeral services will be held at 1.30
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

A word about the questionnaires. A
great deal OF time and thought has
peen given by the executive council to
the club missionaries. A number
have been mailed to members and to
girls and women who have once been
ON the club books. Non-members have
also filled out the questionnaires. The
opportunity of helping the class and
entertainment committee is for any,
one. Fill it out now and return it.
Read 1t carefully and pull together for
more and better parties and classes.
Already the employment bureau has
been able to reach more OF the uneno-
ployed girls than returned question:
naires. The class committee, also. is
ready now to offer a class in business
English, a class in fancy dancing
sewing and millinery. These three
come on Tuesday evenings. Members
wishing to join these classes are asked
to come to the club today and Tues
day and pay their dues The cooking
class meets tonight. Sign up and nav
up.
On Tuesday, also, of this week az
talk on health matters of interest r.
all girls and women will be given nv
Miss Myra Parker of the State and
federal health departments. at 7.30
o'clock. This is the third talk the
club members have had the privilege
to hear.
The committees for the community
dancing and parties on Thursday eve
ming and for the Sunday "sings" here
by notify all members that absentees
are missing out on some very enjoy
able affairs. Also, the committees cal,
to one and all to act as hostesses on
these two occasions. The committee
says Why not have supper party
every Thursday" Fill in the oues-
tionnaire.
The QUESTIONABLE drive is on and
II each member will be prompt in
marking the activities she would like
to see the club handled she must do
1t this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
A Challenge

Kid Dionne. a favorite lightweight
wrestler and who at the present time is
making his home in Lewiston, writes
the kennebec Journal under the date
of Jan. 18th as follows:
will you please say in your paper
that l am in the game this winter for
the name and not for the money. 1
would like to meet all lightweight
wrestlers there are in New England,
and any who calm the lightweight
championship. Would be glad to meet
the following: Beaudette, Chase, Fin
berg, Bolduc, Londos or Fourneir.''
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sed plans for increasing the attendance
and activity at the meetings. The pro-
gram for the next meeting will inciude
the following: Piano solo, James Gar
celon; paper, Josephine Murphy; reaa'
ing, Grace Hatch; vocal solo, Mrs
Maude Hodgkins; and reading Vinton
Hodgkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Annual Parish Supper
AT Congregational Church

Inc annual parish supper of the South
congregational church was held in the
chapel Saturday evening last with an
unusually large attendance. An excel
lent baked bean supper was served un-
der the supervision of Mrs. Ellen Brown
and Mrs. John v. Lane. who were ably
assisted by the several ladies of the
Parish As special guest of honor the
parish members had with them the Rev.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Jail Mary McDonouah

Mary McDonough, indicted as q
common seller and on trial in PORT
land Superior court before a jury al,
ter pleading not guilty, was founa
guilty Friday morning and sentence
to six months in the county Jail ana
fine og $500 was imposed, with an az,
ditional six months if this is not pau
A ase of unlawful possession was
placed on special docket on recon-
mendation of the county attorney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Many Scheol Childrea are Sickly

: Mothers who value their own comfort
and the welfare Of their children.
Mother Grsy:s Sweet Powders for SIC Chi +.
dren, for use throughout the season.
They Break up Colds. Relieve Fever
ishness, Constipation, Teothing Disor-
der4, Headache and Stomach Troubles.
Used by mothers for over 80 years.
THESE POWDERS GIVE SATISFAc-
TON. All Drug Stores. Don't accept
any substitute.-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Mrs. CIementine Eoss

Mrs. Clementine Foss died at the
home of Mrs. Meyers on the Old Or
chard road Thursday evening after a
long illness. She was widow of the
late Pe1etiah Foss and had lived in
Saco for many years. She is sur
vived by several nieces, who reside in
Augusta. Funeral services were
held from Laurel Hill chapel Sunday
afternoon at $50 Observation-Disclosures
Daily Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
WALLACE REID
WEARS BEARD
IN NEW PLAY

Wallace Reid with whiskers--impos-
sible. But it isn't. He wears a really
truly beard in Always Audacious."
the play in which he will appear at
the Colonial theatre on Tuesday. 1t is
his newest and. many say. his very.
best picture, for there are all kinds
Of thrills in it as it unfolds the story
of millionaire who disappears and
fights to regain what is his in the
world.--Ady.
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Jeptha Encampment, l. o. 0. F.
To Install Officers Tuesday

On Tuesday evening of this week the
ofIicers-elect of Jephtha Encampment
No. 8, i. o. o. F., will be installed for
the ensuing year under the direction
of D. d. G., c. P. Samuel D. Soule and
suite from Gardiner. The ceremonies
will be private in nature, although all
members of this branch of the order
arec ordially invited. Refreshments will
be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Louise E. Stockman were held at the
late home at 81 Winthrop street at 2
o clock Sunday afternoon, c. W. Leav-
lit of Portland, Christian Science read
err officiating. There was a good sized
gathering of friends and there were
many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs.
Fred f. Fife sang the solo There VIII
Be No Night There" Interment was
made in Forest Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24

Chas. r. Dole of Jamaica Plain, Mass.
DIR. Dole is the author of "A Religion
for the New Day" which has been quite
extensively reviewed by several OF the
Boston papers recently He is well
known present day divine OF the Uni
tartan faith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
Gov. Parkhurst IMPROVING

Gov. Frederic H. Parkhurst, who
has been confined to the executive
mansion by illness. is rapidly improv-
ing and is attending to quite lot of
the public bus mess. His appetite is
good and he is coming along splendid
ly. 1t will be probably about 10 days
before the governor will be able to
go to the State House for the transc-
ton Of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-24
ALL WAITING FOR
THE NEW SERIAL,

Unusual interest has been aroused
over the announcement that Velvet
Fingers the new Pathe serial, will
start at the Colonial next Saturday.
1t is an Arsene Lupin story of
crook who steals because he loves adj
venture. Dramatically and photograph
ically it is said to be the best serial
seen to date.-Adv.