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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Charles e. Crowell

The remains of Charles T.. Crowell,
who died at his home in Brooklyn n.
y, on Sunday arrived in this city on
for burial. Mr.. Crowell was native
Of China and the Brooklyn Times, on
June 10, says of him: Charles +.
Crowell, So, Of 913l 18th street, Rich
mond Hill, an inspector in the New
York post Office died yesterday OF
heart trouble. He was born in China,
Kennebec county, Me, and. had been
a resident of Richmond Hill for 10
years.
"Mr. Crowel had been connected
with the Postal Service for years. He
was postmaster at North Nassalboro
Me, later connected with the audit
ing division Of the post Office at
Washington, d. c., and Il years ago
became an inspector in the New York
division, first in Long Island, then
Brooklyn, and latterly Manhattan.
Mr.. Crowell was 32nd degree
Free Mason, member of Myron NJ.
Parker Lodge, No. -, F. and A. M;
Capitol chapter. r. A. NJ, of Wash
inRton. He attended the Richmond
Hill Baptist church. the pastor of
which, Rolla E. Hunt. will officiate at
private funeral services tomorrow af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock. He Is survived
by his wife, Hattie Barton; two sons,
Cedric r. and Charles w, and a
daughter, Marion Barton Crowell. The
interment will be in China, Me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
CLAIM POPULATION
$4,000 FOR AUBURN

Auburn, June 15-This city is a
place of more than $4,000 population
instead of 10000 as the 1920 census
officially figured the city. according
to City Clerk Bumpus, who asserts
entire sections of the city were not
covered at all by the enumerators,
and that many streets, especially in
the New Auburn and Prospect Hill
portion of the city, were not visited
by the census workers.
1t is said that enumerators. instead
of continuing their work to the
boundary lines of the city, stopped at
Fairview avenue in that's ection of
the city, thus leaving several square
miles OF. territory not included in the
census returns. Beyond Fairview
avenue lies Arsenault Park, thickly
settled community. In New Auburn
entire streets were not visited by the
enumerators. and all in ALL it is
thought that between 1900 and 1000
residents of Auburn have not had
their names included in the 1920
census.
When the 1920 census reported of
ficially that Auburn had been figured
as a city of 1886 population an in
crease Of only 1927 over the 1910
census report. much incredulity was
expressed as to the exactness of the
figures, but no recount was asked by
the city. II is understood that it is
too late now to ask for re- count.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
WlNSL0W

A farewell surprise party was he'd
at the Taconnet Club house on Tu.>.
DAY evening for Miss Laura Sherns,
and Lawrence Sherman, who are 10
leave for the west next Tuesday. hs
Laura was presented with fountain
pen and a box of stationery, and
Lawrence received a memoraneun
book. Miss Thelma Hapworth gave 4
farewell speech and the presentatior,
were made by Miss Florence 'Bowder
Miss Sherman and Mr.. Sherman Ne,
sponded and thanked their friends im
the gifts. Delmiro Taddie gave VIC.
lin selections accompanied by Mrs
Harriet Simpson. instrumental solos
were given bX Misses Doris Garland
and Bernice Simpson. Refreshments
of confectionery and peanuts wer
served. Dancing was enjoyed. Miss
Christine Lunny furnished music
Harry a. Dennison has returned
from Rangeley, where he went on 4
business trip.
Robert Webber of York Village is in
town and with Mrs. Webher and son
Robert Jr,. will pass the summer 10
WinsloW and NasSalboro.
Mr.. and Mrs, p w. Libby Of st. Al.
bans. are guests of their daushter,
Mrs. Stanley Wilcox of Boston ave.
nue..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Sen. Fernald Deplores
Congressional Probes

Washington, June 15--In an at
tack on the Senate today in the
packer control bill Senator Fernald,
representative. Maine, deploded the
habit of congressional investigation.
Performers are attempting to re-
form almost everything" he said. Il
received a letter only this morning
inauiring how many times bathed
each day and whether l brushed my
teeth horizontally or vertically.
Performers and uplifters' organi-
cations have grown in activities un-
til now they are surpassed only by
a few manufacturing industries.
I'VE are wasting millions Of dol
lars in congressional Investigations
and practically every attempt of the
government to regulate prices by
commissions or otherwise has failed
to relieve the public by lower
prices"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Boston College Grad
TO Coach Portland High

Portland , June 1o-James FitZ-
patrick, %. who will graduate from
Boston College this month, will be
athletic coach in Portland High
school at salary of $500. Unani-
nous recommendation of his selec-
ton by Mrs Brown and Mr.. Murphy
and Mr.. Brewster of the school board,
endorsed by Principal Jack and Su-
perintendent Fuller, carried sufficient
weight to warrant canvass of MEM
bers of the school board by telephone.
All who could be reached ratified the
choice. Should all agree, it will not
be necessary to call a special meeting
Of the entire board.
The college star who is to come here
as successor to Fred V. Ostergren,
has excelled in baseball basketball
and football during his college course.
He is a graduate of Meriden, Conn,
High school and has the mental ca
pacty to balance his exceptional ply
steal proves,
Several young men were applicants
for this position and the fine record
made here by Coach Ostergren has
necessitated care to pick a man who
gives promise of being a worthy sue
cessor.
lieutenant. He asked a salary of
IS, 900 but it is thought he will accept
the city's offer of less amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Daughters of Veterans
Meet at Portland

Portland, Me, June 15.--The annual
convention of the Department of
Maine. Daughters of Veterans. was
held in Pythian Temple Tuesday and
many delegates from different parts
of the state were present The scon-
vention opened at 10 in the morning
and following the addresses by State
President Louise NJ Benson of Oak
land, a short business session was held
and the following committees were ap-
pointed: Officers' reports, Martha
Riley, Nettie S. Nevers, Lena Smith
resolutions. Frances Humphrey. Myra
oConnor. Edith Butler; press. Nellie
r. Gammage, Lena Aver Holmes, En-
ma E. Jones. Carrie Tucker; reception,
Nellie Merrick.
Reports of the various officers were
read and approved and that of the de-
partment secretary showed that the
organization was in a Furnishing con-
iition. there being 12 tents with to-
tan membership of 563. IA gain of 30
over last year.
+ The afternoon session was given
over to the election of officers and the
following were chosen Rose +. Minot
of Lewiston. president: Annie s. Ar
mold of Augusta, senior vice president
Annie Rice of Norway, junior vice
president; Maude Carr of Norridge-
wock, chaplain; Sadie Jennings of
Bangor. patriotic instructor: Ger
trude Perry of Portland, treasurer:
council. Louise Benson of Oakland,
Nellie Carnage Of Portland Villa Cas-
well of WatervilIe.
The evening program featured nag
drill BY Is members of Annie A. Gould
Tent Of Portland. which was admirably
done. A flag salute was given by
Waterville Tent and music furnished
by the South Portland High School
orchestra. The officers-eIect were in
stalled by Mrs. Georgia Wilson of
Portland and suits and greetings were
received from the Grand Army state
and National Relief Corps. Ladies or
the g. A. r., Sons of Veterans, and
Sons Of Veterans Auxiliary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Loses Footing on
Railroad Bridge and
browns in River

Brattleboro, VT. June l5.-tred j.
Roder, of Hinsdale, y. H., fell from
the Boston e. Maine railroad bridge
into the Connecticut river and was
drowned early today. Miss Florence
Dewitt who was with Roder said she
cauahth is coat in an effort to prevent
him from falling. and escaped being
dragged off the bridge with him only
by graspinS q timber.
Roder had come here to meet Miss
Dewitt on her arrival from New
York to visit to her home in Hins-
dale and the two started across the
bridgeto save a long detour. They
were part way over when an APP
proaching train made it necessary for
them to take refuge on small plat
form beside the track, and Roder
missed his footing.
Miss Dewitt said that Roder call
ed to her several times from the wa
ter that he was all right but he sank
before he could reach the shore. The
body had not been recovered today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Dinsmore-Lewis

Mrs. Stella Sanborn Lewis and
Harry A. Dinsmore son of Mr. and
Mrs. David Dinsmore of this city
were married on Wednesday evening
The young couple were attended by
the groom's parents, The bride was
attractively gowned in blue silk and
wore hat to match. Sh" carried
sweet peas.
Mr.. Dinsmore is a plumber and is
employed by William Sargent & Co
of Skowhegan. Mr.. and Mrs Dins-
more after short wedding trip will
go to Skowhegan where they have a
homo already furnished for their oc-
cupancy on East Leavitt street
Mr.. and Mrs. Dinsmore received
many gifts of cut glass. silverware
and other useful articles. They have
many friends and acquaintance who
extend best wishes for q happy and
prosperous future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Buys Flivver at 81,
Not to Miss Fishing Trip

Hon. Charles w. Curtis, who for
many years has been at Moosehead
lake fishing every summer, saw his
chances of going this year diminish
ing fro none reason or another, but
his desires increased as his chances
grew less. Finally it came to the
point where there was only one way
to go and that was to buy an auto
mobile. Mr.. Curtis, who is 81 years
of age was nothing daunted and yes
terday placed an order for Ford
in which he intends to journey with
several members of his family to
Moosehead lake and enjoy the COW
eted vacation.
Il never thought I'd do it," said
Mr.. Curtis, but I've got to keep up
with the times" he said, as he walked
away with satisfied air after he had
made his purchase. Mr. Curtis has
never smoked all of his long life and
short time ago he was reckoning up
how much he had saved since he was
Is years of age on the smokes alone.
ii reckoned up into the thousa nds
and part of this he will use for his
car in which he expects to take so
much comfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Denies Mexican
Oil Fields Are
Near Exhaustion

New YORK, June 15-DeVelopment
and production of oil in Mexico will
be going on 50 years hence, said T..
l.. Doheny, president of the Mexican
Petroleum Co, in commenting today
on the report made public in Wash
lngton yesterday by Chairman Porter
of the House foreign affairs commit =
tee, which alleged that production in
Mexican oil fields was declining
Mr.. Doheny said that this report.
which WAS made by J. NJ. Phelan, to
Rear Admiral Benson, former chair
man Of the board, was made las the
result of cursory trip through the
oil fields many months ago
Since his short visit to the fields
AS wells have ben drilled and are in
progress of drilling" Mr. Doheny
continued Many of them are com
pleted and it is we'll known fact
that wells completed on ToIeco and
Nunez Chapapote open up a new ter
ritory more than three times the 40
square miles which is the only terri
tory alluded to in the reports in this
mornings newspapers. and which Mr..
Phelan reported as largely exhaust
ed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Britain to Spend
100000 Pounds
on CAPITAL Ships

London, June 15--(By the Asso-
ciated ress)-The total expenditure
proposed for this year on the build
ing of capital ships 70 rthe British
navy is 100000 pounds, Lieut.. Col.
Amery, parliamentary and financial
secretary to the admiralty. stated in
the House of Commons today.
Lord Lee of Fareham, first lord OF
the British admiralty announced in
London on March 4 last that the
British naval estimates for 1921 1922
amounted to 81 1856, $50 pounds gross
and S2,479, 900 pounds net. In his
statement explaining the estimates
Lord Lee pointed out that economics
proposed included a reduction in the
number of capital ships in full COM
mission from 20 to 16. as compared
with IS in 1914. The sum of 1000
600 pounds had been included in the
estimates for replacement ships, he
added, in view Of the fact that some
Of tn ecapital ships OF the older
types were virtually obsolete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
MAINE AUTO ASSO.
AT POLAND SPRINGS 21ST

The midsummer meeting of the
officers and directors of the Maine
Automobile Associa ton will be held
at tho Poland Spring House, South
Poland, on Tuesday. June 21st. The
session will begin at 10 A NJ
On this occasion the officers and
directors will be the guests of Hiram
Kicker & Sons and dinner will be
served at noon. The wives of the di
rectors also are invited with the idea
of making the affair somewhat a
holiday and an opportunity to renew
old acquaintance and to meet the
directors of the association and their
wives.
Officers and directors from dista nj
sections of the State are invited to
arrive Monday evening.
There is much important business
TO be considered, including the report
of the special committee appointed to
investigate the question of the con-
shtutionai amendment to be voted
upon this fall, and to recommend
what action the association shall
take in regard to either supporting or
opposing it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
MEAT REGULATION
BILL BEFORE
SENATE TODAY

Washington, June 15.-Les1slatlon
to provide government regulation OF
the packing industry will come TO
vote tomorrow in the senate
Doubt existed tonight among lead
ers whether the Senate would ap-
prove the regulatory bill recommend
ed by its agriculture committee or
would reject that measure and ap-
prove the bill recently passed by the
House. The f.rmer . is before the
Senate as an amendment to the
House measure and reports were cur
rent tonight that it would be voted
down and the House bill accepted,
possibly with minor amendments.
Opposition to the pending legisla-
ton during the day centered largely
about the question of government
regulation of business, Senator Fer
nald of Maine, declaring that regula-
tory conditions added to the burdens
of the tax payers.
Discussion at tonight's session de-
yeloped a charge by SenatoG LaFol-
lettee that the packers. themselves
had approved the bill passed by the
House. He described the House bill
as 1.-The scheme of the packers"
He criticized what he characterized
as big business" and the policy or
more business in government" Such
a policy. he asserted meant more
big business in government"
Senator Harrison, Democrat, Mis-
sissippi, called attention to the recent
visit of big financiers to the White
House and Senator IaFollette re-
marked:
Il regret unspeakably that for the
first time in the history of this coun-
try the powers that be in Wall street
were entertained in the White
House"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
May Cotton Consumption

Washington. June 15-Cotton con-
sumed during May amounted to 40.
SS4 bales OF lint and 1885 bales of
linteYs. the census bureau announced
today. Consumption in May last
year amounted to 541,377 bales of
lint and 3..O12 of linters
Contton on hand May 81 in con-
Stunning establishments amounted to
1,219,3l4 bales of lint and 215. $50
bales Of linters, compared with L.
69S,S of lint and 2S2, SSl of linters
a year ago, and in public storage
and at congresses 4,739.S51 bales of
lint and 26919S Of linters, compared
with o,5S6,S6S Of lint and 393,372 of
linters a year ago.
Imports during May amounted to
10.542 bales, compared with 5,767 in
May last year
Exports for May were 473,049
bales, including 1870 bales Of linters.
compared with $4,000 including
$3.50 OF linters in May last year.
Cotton spindles active during MAY
numbered 32.631 ,051 compared with
81. 069.744 in May last year. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
Charles Henry Alden

Charles Henry Alden. So, one of the
Oldest and most highly respected cit
liens of Watcrville passed away at
his home on College avenue. Wednes-
day afternoon. after an illness Of sew
eral weeks. Mr.. Alden was born in
Waterville. April 10, 1896. the son of
julius and Elizabeth Nourse Alden.
being a direct descendant of John
and Priscilla Alden of Puritan fame
He received his education in the pub
lie schools of Waterville and Hebron
Academy. He first learned the trade
of printer and was associated with
the old Waterville Mail a weekly
newspaper. from 1854 to 1889
In the latter year he entered the
employ of his brother, Arthur J. AL
den, in the jewelry business and in
1850 Joined with him in the firm of
Alden Brothers. For 50 wears this
firm did business on Main street and
We're noted far and wide for their in :
ers retired from business together in
1910
Mr.. Alden was a man Of studious
temperament and had travelled wide
ly through Europe and Asia. In la
ter years, since his retirement, he has
written about his travels in an in
teresting and entertaining manner
and his friends have read with plea
sure some of the manuscripts which
were so carefully prepared. Mr.. Alden
was also a great student of American
history. thoroughly conversant with
the affairs of the United States from
its earliest days to the present. He
was of an extremely friendly and
kindly disposition, pleasing CONVEX
sationalist and gathered about him
many friends who will miss him
greatly.
|. Mr.. Alden was also active in Ma
sonic affairs, being a past master OF
Waterville lodge and member of the
Chapter and knights Templar. He
was thoroughly posted on the ritual
istic work and was capable of filling
any Office on a moments notice in q
most acceptable manner.
The survivors of Mr.. Alden are his
brother, Arthur j. Alden. with whom
he lived and two nephews, Frank n
and A. Fred Alden, both of this city
The funeral services will be held a
his late residence, Is College avenue
Friday afternoon at ESQ o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
L. S. Attorney in
New York Names
Woman Assistant

New York, June 1j--C. S. Attorney
Hayward of the southern district of
New York today named Miss Mary
Rutter Towle as his assistant. She
was said to be the first woman east
of the Mississippi to receive such an
an appointment.
Miss Towle, daughter of George Fl.
Towle, Boston lawyer. was gradu
ated from Bryn Mawr and the New
York University Law School. She
served for six years as general coun
sci to the National American Woman
Suffrage Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
CHARGE WOMAN
STABBED HUSBAND

Bangor, June 15.--Gertrude Cakes
of Eddinston who was arraigned in
the municipal court Tuesday on "a
charge of assault with intent 10 kill
her husband and was held in $1,000
bonds for the grand jury.
Sidney ?. Cakes and Walter Gusha
testified to the trouble at the Cakes
home. They both told OF Cakes call
ing at the house and of an argument
about money which took place. When
Cakes was leaving the house accord
ing to their stories Mrs. Cakes stab
bed her husband in the back
Mrs. Cakes testified that her hus-
band seized her. threatened her. and
if he was stabbed she must have
done it although she had no recollec-
ton of the act. Donald F. Snow, her
attorney, urged self defense AS JUS
LITIGATION. Mrs. Cakes was committed
to Jail in default Of bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
NORTH AUGUSTA

Mrs. Julia Ayers and pupils AT the
Bracket school Will hold iaff enter
tainmcnt at the North Augusta
Gmange Hall Friday evening, June IL
After the entertainment there will
be "A box social. Games Will be
played and Il good time expected
The proceeds are to pay for vice
trola for the Bracket school
Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Ayres. Mr.. and
Mrs l.. j.. Whittier and Mr. and Mrs.
T.. f. Tillson, attended Pomona
Grange at Fairfield Tuesday, all en-
joying fine meeting.
Mrs. s. T.. Vaughan passed the day
at her old home Tuesday. visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Ballard
The Bracket school will hold their
annual picnic at Silver Lake next
Friday. the last day OF school.
The Stone, .Jewett and Bracket
schools close this week for their
summer vacation. The Jewett school
hold their annual picnic Friday at
Island Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-16
RICHMOND

The many friends of John Dixon
will regret to learn of his critical III
ness at the home of his mother. Mrs.
A. E SHELTON. where he was seized
with violent attack of acute appen-
dicitis on Tuesday. Preparations were
quickly made and he underwent an
operation Tuesday afternoon at his
mothers home.
Mrs. Hollis Easier will leave Thurs
day for an extended visit with rela-
tives in Massachusetts.
Miss Pauline Curtis. who has been
attending kindergarten training
school in Massachusetts,, is passing the
summer with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Curtis.
Miss Halle Austin, who is training
at the Framingham hospital. arrived
Wednesday and will pass tive weeks
with her mother.
A Betty" party was held at the
home of Mrs. Arthur Randall Tuesday
evening. Three Beetles were made,
after which the ladies' husbands were
invited to join them at delicious
lunch consisting of fruit salad sal
tines and punch. Present were Mr..
and Mrs. Randall. Mrs. Scion Purinton,
DR.. and Mrs. Raymond Libby. Mrs.
William Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Snow and Mrs. Harry Horne.
Harry Horne is in Bangor and
eastern Maine on a business trip.
Mrs. Scion Purinton and little
daughter, who have been visiting
friends in town. returned to their
home in Augusta Wednesday.
Miss Marian Gardner, a nurse at the
birmingham hospital, is passing a
two weeks vacation with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs: WV. Gardner.
Mrs. K. w. Small entertained the
Congregational Ladies' Aid society at
her Capitol Island cottage Wednesday.
The trip was made in the Islander
and the ladies passed the night with
Mrs. Small, returning Thursday.
Mrs. Joseph Pray is passing few
weeks with Mrs. Mary Reed while Mr..
Reed is employed in Bath.
Harold Pierce of Nassalboro arrived
in town Wednesday and will have
charge of a candy counter and news
stand on the steamer City of Rock
land for +. E. Preble.
Miss Sarah Preble went to South
Gardiner Wednesday as a delegate
from the Congregational church.
Mrs. Ernest Hartford and Mrs. Ar
thur Blanchard were in Augusta Tues
day.