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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
A Plea for Cleaner Streets

Much Indignation is shown by
many of our citizens because of the
unsightly condition of our sidewalks
and streets. Never did they present
more deplorable appearance. On
Union, Central and Second streets the
amount of orange pulp and banana
skins would quickly fill u bushel baS
ket. Almost any kind of rubbish can
be found along our highway: Paste
board boxes of various kinds, waste
paper, cigarette stubs, in fact q GER
tain class seem to consider the public
streets a fit place for refuse of all
kinds. Only a few days ago some
one was heard to say as he passed
through our town and noticed the
debris bordering the roads, Poor old
Hallowell is going to pieces fast"
That one remark showing how we ap-
pear to outsiders should arouse our
pride and determination to make our
city compare favorably with our sis
ter cities which without the natural
beauties that we possess, have their
annual clean up day and systematic
doing away with all rubbish. Can't
the children be taught to put their
orange peel somewhere but on the
sidewalks? Because our town is small
with limited means, can't we each in
dividually, do his part toward making
our streets attractive and beautiful
in appearance?
1t would be well to read and to heed
the editorial in the Journal of last
Saturday on Cleanup week"
A Citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS
Strand Theatre

With a strong desire to present to
the. picture lovers of Gardiner only
the best in attractions the Strand
theatre has again secured list of
picture topics that are sure to meet
with quick approval
"All Dolled Up" presenting cap
tivating Gladys Walton will be the
leading attraction. The story begins
with thrill and follows with Sc
ries of surprises and unusual situa-
tons with a touch of comedy here
and there to relieve the tension. Miss
Walton is supported by Il most capa-
bic cast.
The companion ATTRACTIONS to be
presented on this program include
Maids a Counting" a farce comedy
just ringing with mirth. The News
Weekly picturing the latest topics. in
the worlds events.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
VASSALBORO

EAST-Charles Fitzgerald and Il
party of friends from Waterville were
in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w J. Cloves and
Miss Doris Young of China were
afternoon callers Sunday on Mr.. and
Mrs. William Mansfield at Lom-
bard's Crossing
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Weber
and three children, who have been
guests at Hillcrest, Mr.. Webber's old
home, have taken possession of their
farm home on Pope avenue. pur-
chased by Mr.. Weber several years
ago Old friends extend to them a
cordial welcome.
Mrs. o. f. Worth passed Saturday
with friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark of Water
Vile were here Sunday on their re-
turn from Lakeside. where they pass :
ed the weekend with Mrs. Orrie
North
Mrs. Florence Clark, daughter
Greta, and Miss, Greta Bassett were
al-day visitors Friday in Waterville
and Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Fitzgerald
were evening guests Friday and Sat
urday Of relatives at Lakeside.
Dana Clark and daughter Greta
We're callers Sunday on friends in
China.
Eliot Williams, O. G. s. '23. passed
the weekend with out of town rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Auto Stolen In Portland
Found in Vaughan Woods

Responding to a report Sunday that
an unknown automobile was seen in
the Vaughan woods apparently de-
serted, City Marshal Arson j. Bacon
proceeded to the scene and was some
what surprised to find. fast in the
woods, not far from the Vaughan
homestead, a fine roadster of the Es-
sex make, apparently forsaken. Mr..
Bacon returned to the city and Sc
cured the services of a mechanic,
thinking in all probability that the
machine was unfit for travel but with
the aid of a little gasolene the trip
to the city was safely accomplished.
Upon investigation the number plates
were identified as those belonging to
one Charles Storkson of Portland,
who was accordingly got in touch
with by telephone by the Marshal,
had been stolen by thieves. They had
doubtless taken back route landing
at this point in their travels and hav-
ing no further use for the car had
abandoned it, Mr.. Storkson was
much pleased to hear from his car
and was surprised to find that it was
apparently unhurt despite it's long
trip. He will arrive in the city today
and take the auto back with him.
The identity Of the thieves at present
is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Portland Man Probably
Fatally Hurt When
Frankfurter Machine Bursts

Portland, May Probably fatally
burned, Frank Catrino, well known
street vendor or hot frankfurters,
was rushed to the Maine General
hospital this forenoon. Explosion of
his frankfurter heating apparatus in
the third story kitchen of his home at
II Center street and the mans head
long dash down stairs and to the
street are responsible.
Catrino had just filled with gaso-
line the tank of his machine which
he carried about from corner to
corner and had just lighted the wick
when Il thin stream of gasoline
which had leaked from the tank ig-
nited.y Instantly the whole apparatus
was enveloped in flames. Catrino
seized the machine in his arms and
rushed to a window. Balancing it
on the sill, he threw up the window
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Board of Trade Meets

Mr.. Cassidy was present at the
meeting OF the board of trade in the
interest of building and buy-a-house
campaign, through the medium Of NOV
ing pictures. He asked for the CO.
operation of the board in this project.
The matter was postponed until a later
meeting of the board.
The matter of Il new industry fo-
the city discussed. y representative
OF Il concern win whom ABRAMS cement
may be made was present and stated
the project. L. a. Leighton, +. 5.
Smith and e. A. Wagner were aD-
pointed as a committee TO investigate
w. c. Atkins. Z. +. Hodgllins and s
d. Soule were appointed as a Commit
tee to investigate the matter of Forest
Hall at South Gardiner. Judge At
kins stated that the housing corpora
ton was progressing finely. A meet
ing will be held on May 1G at Library
hall, at which further action will be
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
City Govt. Meeting

Permission was given Forest Brown
to occupy a portion of the sidewalk
in front of his building on Water street
near the Hazard factory. An amend
mcnt to the ordinance in regard to pub
lie carriages was given its first read
ing. This amendment allows those
engaged in other business to run Il
public carriage. The ordnance regard
ing the bond ofthe city treasurer to
$40 900. Roscoe G. Dunn was elected
as chief of police. Mr. Dunn was
formerly employed as corporation po-
lice in RauSin. \. j.
The following were granted Licenses
Auctioncers, A. G.. Bragg. NJ. A. Har
faden; bowling. Cobbossec Realty Co.
moving pictures, Russell Amusement
Co. go; carriages, w. L. Tibbett, j.
". Jones. G. \. Sargent, :. w. Talbot,
T. w. Harrington: victualcrs. e. f.
Hale. l.. w. Bird, G. III. West. J. H.
Stonier, Louise Rankin. A. J. Byam; ;
billiard and pool, G. Fl. Turner, : L.
Brooks, Carl Q. Ricss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Gardiner Girls Club Notes

Another good time at the Girls
Club meeting tonight. The recent
committee scheme of carrying on
Tuesday evening programs will be
started tonight. Mrs. Carol White
has the system planned and is de-
pending on every member to CO
operate. The business meeting will
be preceded by the MILDLY and
bloomcr class. AS the lessons had
been postponed for several lessons
previous to last week, new work is
being taken up.
Members are asked to notify Miss
Julia Clason if they wish to come
early for the dancing lessons. The
nominating committee has proposed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Gen. Hadley Seeks to
Make Maine Guard
Best in the Country

| Lewiston, May determination
| that the National Guard of Maine
shall be second to none in the country
and hope that men who were with
the Colors in the war with Germany
will now lend a helping hand. were
sentiments expressed by Adjutant
! General John a. Hadley of Rumford
Falls Monday General Hadley was
! IN Lewiston few hours on his way
to Augusta, where he will take up the
! duties of the office. having been Geld
| by business considerations in Rum
| ford since he was appointed some
| DAYS ago.
| My ambition and my only one as
adjutant general is to see the Maine
National Guard the best in the coun-
try" he said. He paid a fine tribute
! to the National Guard of the days be-
before the war. touched in a compli-
! mentary way upon the 3rd Infantry
, regiment. which is practically COM
| plete in its organization. and said that
the organization of the Coast Artil-
lery Corps is proceeding satisfacto-
rily.
| Regarding the details for the or
! ganization of the National Guard.
which contenplates infantry. coast
artillery and, it is expected. field ar
tillcry General Hadley di dnot care
to speak minutely.
II have got to look the situation
! over first" he said. Il am not in in
J innate touch with all the activities
iof the department, naturally: but |
hope To be within a short time, and
then | will be glad to discuss it,
! On the attitude of men who We're in
! service depends, in some degree, the
rate of progress which the re-organ-
ization will have.
Il am informed that in very many
cities and towns in Maine. men who
were in service are assisting in the
Guards Organization" he said. He
named several places of which he
knew, and said this was very graft
fvine TO those on whom the RESPONSE
bility rests.
| There are two ways in which men
who have had training can help" said
| General Hadley. "The greatest help
of course, is by becoming members
of some organization; but their NOR
al support is a great deal. With men
who have seen service interested in
and behind National Guard units, our
work would be much easier
The new pay and provisions for
pay for armory drill were touched up
on by General Hadley. as was the
fact that under certain conditions
short enlistments may be accepted by
men who have had service.
! IF for 'peariod of a year. men
who have had service would take hold
of the Guard by Joining. it would
! mean long step; for these men
| would make capable instructors" he
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Congress Cleans
Up on Minor Bills

Washington. May 2-Congress laid
aside its major problems long
enough today to clear the calendar
OF number of minor measures.
The Senate passed a number of bills
including the following:
To create an additional federal
judgeship in the district of Arizona.
To apportion world war trophies
among the states on the basis of the
number of men furnished for the
army and navy.
To uathorize the war department
to sell surplus food stuffs to foreign
governments.
TO provide free transportation
home for discharged American SOL
diers and their wives and children
now in destitute circumstances in
Europe
10 make the annual period which
miners are required to perform a
certain amount of work on their
claims correspond with the fiscal in
stead of the calendar year.
All these measures now go to the
House.
Bills passed by the Mouse includ-
ed:
To authorize the interior depart
ment to furnish irrigation water to
settlers on western reclamation
projects, even in cases where they
are in arrears with the government
in payment of installments due on
construction costs
10 authorize the construction OF
S15O,0O0 diversion dam across the
Big Horn river on the Crow Indian
observation in Montana. This bill
now goes to the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Cornell Professor Dies

ithaca, n. Y, May 2-Professor
Charles e. Bennett head of the Latin
department of Cornell university for
many years, died suddenly of heart
failure at his home here today. He
was 63 years old and a graduate Of
Brown university.
Professor Bennett was a former
president of the Americal Philologi-
cal Society, a former member of the
faculty. of Brown university and of
the University of Nebraska, and au-
thor of several books. He was dec
GRATED by the Belgian government
Tor relief work performed during the
war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

does make a pretty picture. You
can't blame the rich young man for
falling in love with her and bring
ing her home to break the equilib-
rum of the family especially when
the results are SO amusing.
The story is quite delightful in
simple fashion and shows that love
never runs smoothly even when aid
ed by a baby stare and ringlets and
well meaning young man.
In addition is Larry Semon com
edy and the beautiful Kilograms.
Coming Thursday--Ethyl Clayton
in a Paramount picture entitled "a
City Sparrow" It's Paramount Day
with q Mack Sennett Comedy and
the Paramount Magazine. Extra
added attraction, first of the cele-
brated Santschi series of Westerns
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Greater Gardiner Housing Company

The Greater Gardiner Housing
company" was approved on Monday,
May : by the office of the attorney
general at the State House, Augusta
| The capital stock. as shown by the
articles of incorporation, is S2Oo,O 900;
all of which is common stock. Moth
ing is paid in. The number of shares
subscribed is 200 The par value is
| 81. The subscriptions for stock is as
! follows:
j. Walter Robinson 500 shares;
{ Fred \. Boston 500; John f. Cum
j ningham so: +. l. Russell SO: f. A.
! Wagner 100: J. Frank Hodgkins so:
edwin w. Ellis 500; Max Goldberg
so; Herbert NJ. Lawton 100; w. G..
! Atkins 500: Eleanor Weston Emery
! 80; Marion r. Cobb so: Ralph r. Lit
! tlefield 100; Bert T. Lamb so; Robert
| Stewart 80
The president is J. Walter Robin
son: treasurer, Herbert AZ. Lawton;
clerk. Will c. Atkins: directors Ed
y. Boston, Eleanor Emery, William
+. Maxcy, J. Frank Hodgkins, J. Wal
ter Robinson, Marion Cobb. Bert r
Lamb. Robert Stewart. Forest I.
Pussell. William T. Gardiner John
+. Cunningham. Max Goldberg and
Ralph r. Littlefield, all of Gardiner.
TIL purposes. as set forth in the ar
ticles of Incorporation are the buy
ing. selling or leasing of all kinds Of
real property; the building. repairing
and renovating Of houses and other
structures; the buying, selling or
leasing of all kinds of personal prop
crty which enter into the construc-
ton, repair or renovatinS of all kinds
of buildings and withal to have all
the rights and privileges of like cor
porations Organized under the gen
cral law of the State. subject to all
the obligations imposed thereon by
~ W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

and with the thrush of air the tank
exploded.
Catrino was showered with fam
ing gasoline and his clothes blazed
as he dumped the apparatus out Of
the window. Shrieking with pain as
the flames licked his throat and head.
Catrino tore down two flights of
stairs to Center street There he
dropped on the sidewalk overcome,
his clothes still a torch. Passersby
tore his clothing from him and he
was wrapped in a blanket, Police
Officer Mcdonald called the police
ambulance and he was taken to the
Maine General hospital, where little
hope is held for his recovery.
Hearing cries of the father 10
sephine and Anthony, children of the
victim made for the kitchen. Joseph
Inc with a broom and Anthony with
water put out the fire which was
fast making dangerous Roadway in
the kitchen. Meanwhile a younger
son, John, Is, went down the stairs
after his father and helped beat out
the flames in the mans clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

FARM AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS
of w. 3. Tobey. Chelsea Station road,
Chelsea, about two miles from Ran
dolph bridge, Monday May 9th.
This farm consists Of four to six
acres. of land, in good cultivation. A
story and half, 5-room house with
unfinished chamber. large barn and
shed. all connected. Buildings in
good repair; would make a nice
poultry farm.
Household goods are cook stove,
partor stove, dining table, chamber
set, chairs and rocking chairs, rugs,
bedding, pillows. one fur coat,1 fur
robe, I top buggy, beach wagon, J
road cart, 1 sleigh, horse cart, set
Of Iioht driving harness, work har-
nesses, tackles and falls, ladders,
I step ladder, chains, whifletrees,
hoes. rakes, cythes and snath, 8
cords of wood fitted for stove, and
other articles too numerous to men
ton.
Sale starts at o'clock. IT rainy,
next fair day. For further informa'
ton, inquire Of w. B. Toby owner
A. c. BRAGG. Auetionser.
s may9d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

Peli Clason Camp, Sons of Veterans
Will work the second degree on Wed
nesday evening in G. A. r. hall. After
work there will be literary and mu-
seal exercises and the following
question will be discussed: Resolved
that it would be for the best interest
OF our community to abate taxes for
term of years to all industries COM
ing to our city" Elmer Wing and w
Ray Kinds will take the affirmative
and George r. Danforth and Angus
tus H. Dill the negative. Refresh
ments and social after the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
WITCHCRAFT STORY
IN NEW AUBURN

Auburn, May "A curious story
that fiavors of old Salem witch days
has started in New Auburn as a re-
suit OF series of fatalities among
residents there in the last few weeks.
The superstitution relates to the
eviction Of Rev. Father Huot from
the st. Louis church in New Auburn
couple of months ago for alleged
mlsdeeds. In some way the rumor
started that the people were
cursed" and as one fatality fol-
lowed another. marked especially by
the drowning of three children in
one accident, the superstition seems
to have spread among the residents
in that part of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Timber Conservation

Washington. May "A bill to con-
troll forest devastation and perpetu-
ate timber supplies was introduced
today by Senator Capper. Republican.
Kansas. who said it was along the
lines advocated by the National Con-
serVatlon Association, of which Gift
ford Pinchot is president.
The secretary OF Agriculture with
cooperation of state boards or other
officials, and in conjunction with ad-
visory boards from lumber and wood
industries, would administer the act,
which would establish nominal tax
Of five cents per thousand board feet
OF forest products Cor administrative
expense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Mrs. John Walsh

Mrs. John Walsh of this city died
Monday at the Gardiner General
hospital, from the cfrccy of injuries
received at her home in this city a
few days ago. Mrs. Walsh was an
old and respected resident of this
city, widow of the late John Walsh,
who died last December She leaves
a son, Henry Walsh of Freeport and
two daughters, Mrs George Emery
of Dorchester. Mass. and Miss Geor-
gia Walsh of this city, and q sister,
Mrs. Lorn Smith of Portland. Flu
neral will be held Wednesday fore
at st. Joseph'S church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend sincere thanks
tc the superintendent and assistant
superintendent of the Hazard shoe
factory, also to the foremen of the
stitching room for the beautiful for
al tributes sent for our brother.
MIR. AND MRS. w. X. WAKEFIELD
AND FAMILY,
MIR. AND MRS. J. L. PEACOCK
AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
MATINEE a.so

that the present slate of officers be
voted on. This was the decision as
the club has only been going long
enough to give the present officers a
chance to find out what they really
would like to do if they had a
chance. However if there are good
reasons for a change, tonight is the
time to speak. The list was publish
ed in last weeks paper. The matter
of summer activities will be discus
sed. Miss Paine will tell of League
club camps, rates and advantages
of get. ng away and doing something
different during ones vacation. Let
the Girls Club advise you on your
vacation plans!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS
Picture at Acme Is
A Circus for Sure

The picture at the Acme today is
. circus. Mary Miles Minter is in it.
In one of the sub titles she SAYS.
I'm just plain circus" and that just
describes it. It is a story of the big
tent, the darling of which falls in
tocratic house. Avery Hopwood wrote
it and it is called 1.-THE Little
Clown" meaning Mary Miles Min
ter.
Miss Minter can make no great
claim to being an actress. but she
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03
Mrs, Charlotte Trcop

Mrs. Charlotte Troop, widow Of the
late Jesse Troop, died Monday after
noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Mansir Of t'ittston, III tEc j1st scar
of i.cr age. She was the daughter OF
john and Clarissa (Night) Shea. Fu-
neral services will be held Thursday
afternoon at the home of her daugh-
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

1t is indeed seldom one sees a roy
atty production of four acts put on To-
cally. But neither expense or labor
will be spared to make ''And Billie
Disappeared on May 23 everything
a professional play should be, in ev-
cry line.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

The various Masonic bodies of the
city will meet as follows this week:
Stated communication of Hermon
Lodge Tuesday evening. Stated con-
vocation of Lebanon X. a. c.
Wednesday evening. Stated assem-
bly, of Adoniram Council Thursday
evening and stated conclave of Maine
No. ! Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

The alarm of fire which was
sounded from Box IS about 8
o'clock Monday morning was for
fire on the roof of the dwelling
owned and occupied by Joseph Dill,
West street. Sparks from chimney
issupposed to be the cause. The
damage is estimated at about SO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

There will be a special car leave
depot square at $50 on Wednesday.
Tor the accommodation of the mem
bers OF the knights of Columbus who
are to attend the working of the
Third degree in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward C. Dill an
hounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Evelyn Gertrude, to Percival S.
Wescott of Ellsworth, Maine. At
Boston, April 80, 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

meet this evening at usual hour.
There will be work in the rank of
Knight and full attendance is de-
sired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

Mrs F. G. Donaghy of Fort Fair
field is visiting her son, W. w.
| Donaghy. Mrs. V. Wright of An
dover, n. B., is also guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dona ghy'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

The May meeting of the Samuel
Grant Chapter, d. A. r.. will be held
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. A. T. Reynelds, Lincoln avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

Regular meeting of Nahumkeag
Tribe of Red Men Tuesday evening.
All members of degree team are re-
luestedst to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

H. F. Larrabee, A. A. Hodgdon and
| II. C. Smith leave Tuesday to attend
| the. Grand Lodge meetings of the
! various Masonic bodies at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-03

Miss Marguerite Warren has re-
sumed her duties as teacher at the
Middle Sstreet Primary school. after
a several weeks illness following an
operation for appendicitis.