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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Oil of Checkerberry
Causes Death of
Member of 103d Regt.

Private Charles Cullinan, formerly
a member of the Bangor Machine
Gun Company, was the Victim of
poisoning and after suffering all
Wednesday night died about O'Clock
Thursday morning in this city, He
was an excellent soldier with a fnt
record overseas and his death in his
early manhood causes Widespread
mourning.
The matter was brought to the at
tention of County Attorney Walter
NJ, Sanborn whose close invest.ca
ton revealed the following II ap-
pealed that about I o'clock Wcducs-
day evening, Private Cullinan in c NJ
parry " m Private Earl Freeman IF
this city. also a member of the ]IlT-
gor Machine Gun Company. went IL to
local drug store and from tha younS
nan who was tending the counler
purchased four ounces Of oil o.
eheckcrberry, . very poisonous oil Il
taken in more than small pUan':lles.
The Young men then went in back Of
some of the stores and mixed this
oil with a bottle of ginger ale when
thc! rad purchased at another store.
Cd'linan took three drinks. and his
companion had two drinks
TIC two young men then went %
P-r.ys restaurant, and the Freeman
hoy started for his home Fri ate
Cullinan started to walk to tho ms
ter field where he was attending no
reunion III the 103rd Infantry. Wnen
up on Western avenue. he was taE"n
sick ard Tell beside the road in front
Of the residence Of Rev Thomas ].
Mclaughlin. He was found there by
Rev. FIR Mclaughlin ands was at
once sent TO the Augusta General
hospital. He was given medical
treatment, but continued to suffer all
the night and passed away about :
o'clock yesterday morning.
In the course Of his investigation OF
he matter, County Attorney Sanborn
obtained samples of the oil Of check
erberry from the same drug store
where the purchases We're made. and
will send these samples to a labora =
tory for analysis as 10 its nature and
u determine il II comes under thc
class of intoxicating liquors The
county medical examiner, DR.. w. II.
Iarrs, was Immediately notified ~
the case and it is understood that h ;
made an autopsy on the remains II
evening. The report of this autopsy
was not given out.
Private Cullinan's companion. Pri-
rate Freeman. was reported to b.
quite i'll last evening.
Private Cullinan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Henry Cullinan, of /.
Buck street. Bangor was a vetcraf
soldier. He enlisted at the age o. :;
Fears the Bangor Machine Ghr
company and served with his conf.
pany on the Mexican border. seems
much active service. At the outbreaks
of the world war he went to Frarct
with Co. II of the 1o3rd T. s Infant, 4
American Expeditionary Forces -
Ger a year on the battlefelds he va
sassed and spent the greater part Of
<he remaining time in hospitals. Ha
he lived he would have been % year.
old this September.
After graduating from Hanniba
Hamlin Grammar school. Charlie.
worked with his father. Charles H
Cullinan, Sr,. and then enlisted. Fol.
lowing his discharge he again entered
The employ of his father
Surviving besides the parents arr
: four sisters and one brother, Mrs
Henry Shaughnessy of Bangor, Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Novel Announcement Of Ensasemen Mt

\ delightful party was given at the
home of Forrest Reynolds of VIM
slow Wednesday afternoon. when the
announcement of the betrothal of
his daughter. Miss leila Reynolds,
to Clifton +. Tracy of Augusta was
made. Twelve young ladies were
present and the pleasant news was
conveyed to them in u novel manner.
A prett ybasket was placed in the
center of the table which was laid
for the serving of refreshments with
ribbon running to each place card
from the basket. When the guests
pulled the ribbons they found at the
end a betrothal card which bore the
names of the engaged couple. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Dance and Shower for Bride Elect

A dancing party and shower was
given last evening in American Lee
gion hall in honor of Miss Antoinette
Niguc. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Cyr. who will be married Mon
day morning - George Pelletier. Le-
tourneau's orchestra furnished music
for the dancing. and refreshments of
ice cream, fancy cookies and punch
were served. The young lady receiv-
ed many beautiful gifts of linen. sill
yer and china. The party was given
by Miss Vigue's mother. Mrs. Frank
Cyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Funeral Of Mrs. Hattie Chapir

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie
Chaplin wereh ED at o'clock Thurs
day afternoon at the late home at II
Northern avenue. There was a large
gathering of relatives and friends.
There was profusion of beautiful
floral offerings from the family ana
friends interment was in the FAMILY
lot in Mt. Pleasant cemetey. the
bearers were Everett Jones, Merton
Swift James Nichols and Albert
Brown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
New Phosphate Increases
Weight and Strength of
Frail People in Two Weeks
Time in Many Instances.

Nothing like Bitro- Phosphate. saws
DR.. Harrigan, of New York, TO make
thin, delicate. nervous. DISCOURAGED
men and women take on needed
force that radiates health, energy and
ambition.
This remarkable nerve force product
was first brought to the attention of
the French Academy of Medicine by
the celebrated DR.. Robin. 1t is known
to be such a wonderful aid to fraiI
rundown people that B. E. Bither
and other leading druggists sell it
under a guarantee.
CAUTION: Although Bitro- pIiosphate
Is an excellent aid in relieving weak ner-
yous conditions. its use is not advised
unless increased weight Is desired.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Union Heads Arrest
Follows Deportation
of Jap Field Workers

Modesto, Cal, July 21,-James Shea
president of Local No. 10, Fruit ana
Vegetable Workers Union and former
member of the San Francisco club of
the Pacific Coast Baseball League
was arrested at Turlock today on Il
charge of kidnapping and melting a
riot in connection with the deporta-
ton of a group Of Japanese field
workers from the Turlock district
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

The Studebaker automobile of t.
r. H. Smith, Is North Chestnut
street, took fire early Thursday eve
ming as the result of the ignition OF
gasoiene which was spilled when the
car ran over a bank on Mr.. Smith s
premises. No one was hurt in the
accident. but the flames considerably
damaged the car In response TO
still alarm. the fire department sent
the auto truck to the scene and the
blaze was soon put out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Arnold Taber of Bath, Mrs. Donald
DwIneI of Bangor and Dennis CAi't-
nan Of Bangor, railroad man.
Upon receiving notice Thursda?
morning of the death of his son, MI
Cullinan Immediately came by dutc
mobile to Augusta and will return Is
Bangor later with the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Howard whitney.

Howard Whitney, II years of age.
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Whit
ney died at Gray's hospital Thursday
from lock jaw the result of running a
nail into one of his hands. The hand
was operated on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

TO all my friends. who so kindly
remembered me while in Pennington
at DR.. Pratt's Hospital by sending me
many letters and cards. and the Fort
Halifax Lodge, No. 8, Odd Ladies, the
Good viii Rebekah Lodge, No. so, the
Royal Neighbors of America and
friends. for the beautiful flowers
wish to extend my sincere thanks and
gratitude. and I shall gratefully re-
member all your acts of kindness.
MRS. LEE REED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

bride elect found at the end OF her
ribbon a beautiful diamond ring,
Miss Reynolds is graduate OF CODY
and is we'll known in the city. ME-
Tracy is also graduate OF Colby
and is at present engaged in !. NJ.
G. A. work in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Melvin +. Harvey

After an illness of so hours of acute
Indigestion, Melvin +. Harvey died
Thursday at his home in Belfast. He
was born in Swanyille. living in Bel
fast about four years. His age was
and he was the son of Orren and
Sara J. Harvey. He leaves wife
Funeral services will be held in the
coombs Undertaking rooms Friday,
Rev. William Vaughan Of Trinity Re-
formed church officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Young and son
Thomas have returned from a three
weeks vacation spent in Auburn,
Portland and beaches in the vicinity
of the later city. Mr.. Young is the
postal clerk at the Maine Central
station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Arl Wolman of Burleigh street,
formerly of Gardiner, has opened a
fruit and cigar store at the corner
of Main and Common streets, the
stand formerly occupied by S. l..
Berry for a number or years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Mrs. Matthew Mckinney of Omaha,
Neb., and son Richard were the guests
Thursday of Mrs. L. Il. Barton of
College avenue. Mrs. Mckinney has
been visiting in Auburn and left
Thursday afternoon for Mosehead
Lake. where she will pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

The Girls CITY Club continued it's
lawn party Thursday evening at the
home Of Col. and Mrs +, L. Boothby
with better results as to both weather
and attendance. The same attrac-
tions wefe offered as on the day be-
fore and a similar program carried
ont in the Boothhy barn. dance
was a new feature, however, and was
enjoyed until ii o'cF5ck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Miss Edna Maxwell of Boston, a
former resident of this city, is visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Mer-
rick of Main street and with other
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Headquarters Officer Ralph Blunt
returned Thursday from Augusta
where he attended the reunion of the
103rd Regiment. Sergt. Blunt figured
in the moving pictures being taken by
the Fox Film company. being the
leading man in blanket tossing cpl
sode.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Harry Pomerleau returned Thurs
day afternoon from Rochester,
Mimi. where he had been for ten
days treatment at the Mayo Broth
ers' institute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Contributions to the dinner fund for
the convention of the American Lee
gion are coming in slowly but stead
lily, several more having been made
since the last announcement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

The marriage intentions of Alfred
Louis Davis of Methuens. Mass. and
Miss Gladys NJ. Martin of Haverhill.
Mass. were filed at the office of the
city clerk Thursday. Miss Martin is
the daughter of George G. Martin, a
Carpenter of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Ralph Edward Thibodeau of Denton
avenue left Thursday for Old Orchard
to spend the summer with his aunt,
Mrs. Lille" Benson at her cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

George Dyer of Auburn has re-
turned 10 his home after spending
few days as the guest of his aunt
Mrs NJ, L. Rowe of ELM street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Mrs. Hattie Bush and her niece. Miss
Sara Taylor went ii wellington Thurs
day to spend a few days with Mrs.
Bush's brothers, Charles and Bert
Drew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Miss Mildred Hamilton of Beverly,
Mass. who has been visiting her uncle
Fred Mckenzie, left Thursday after
noon for her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The funeral of Mildred Taber Will
be held at ! O'Clock standard time)
this afternoon, from her home IN
Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Thaddeus Thompson
returned Thursday afternoon from
Augusta where they attended the re-
union of the 103rd Infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Miss Florence Cove, Miss Ida
Strong, Rhonello Hackett and LiSle
Burns motored to Lewiston for the
afternoon, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Handy of Phila-
deIphia are guests in the city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
WATERvlLLE

Mrs. Willis w. Washburn of China
was in the city on business Thurs-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Miss Helen Rose has returned
from a short stay in Canaan and
has gone to Pemaquid, where she
will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Fairfield. T
Eli Gregory is in Boston on a few
days business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ross and chill
6,ren, Cornelius and Elizabeth, have
gone to Pettie's Pond, where they will
pass few days.
Miss Alberta Foss has gone to
North Belgrade, where she will be
employed at the Salmos Lake House.
visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Sidney Bell of Benton.
Mrs Leon Stone of North Haven is
visiting at the home of her mother,
Mrs. John Brown.
Miss Frieda Tarbeil passed the day
in Augusta, yesterday, with friends.
DR.. Leland Miller is enjoying Va
cation at Owls Head
Mr. and Mrs. Arno s. Harding and
son Kenneth. Mrs Sylvia L. Saw.
Mrs Hattie E. Sawyer and Clyde +.
Berry are enjoying an outing at
Lovejoy Pond.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ware and son
Vincent have returned to their hoinn
in Waltham, Mass, after visit
Mrs Wares father, Peter Nicholson.
MI and Mrs. A II. Jewell have re-
turned from short stay in Lake
wood.
PISTON FERRY.--C. H. Worthen Of
St Adams was in town Tuesday call
ing on friends.
Mrs Dunbar and daughter Sybil and
Mrs. Ina Emery Of Waterville were
Sunday guests Of Mle. Alice Kelley.
Mr. and Mrs Everett Cooley of Can
aan We're guests Tuesday Of Mr.. and
Mrs. VI. d. Holt.
Mr. and Mrs. II. &. Carr Of Belfast
were recently in town calling on
friends.
Mrs. Altana Rcale Clark af Califor-
MIA, who is visiting her brother. Z. G.
Mitchell is in Very poor health
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Il. Holt have gone
to Northport where they will pass
few days.
Mrs. Frances Hall has 2 position in
the telephone ofhc" at Skowhegan.
Horace Kelley has gone to New
Sharon where he will pass few days
with his brother, AIphonso Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Mrs. Orlando Kimball went to
Harmony Thursday TO visit her
mother, Mrs. S. A Haynes for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Victor Pollard of New York is pass
ing the sumner with his mother MIS-
Addie Pollard of Benton avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

c. r. Bailey of Mex York City a re-
preventative of features for newspa-
pers was in the city Thursday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

property from the Patterson house
has been recovered, including rifles.
a revolver, mems clothing, watch
etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

Miss Ethel Oliver of Halloween is
the guest Of her uncle, c. A. Hig-
gins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

me barn of William NJ. Davis M
Ellsworth Falls was struck by light
ning in the shower at midnight Tues.
DAY night. and burned. together with
the sheds and ell of the house, with
when 1t was connected. The attic
OF the main house was Quilted. and
the whole house was thoroughly wet
down and smoked so that il is nrac-
tically ruined. The loss is est;r,otoa
AZ around $500 with insurance of
about half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Maine Postal CHARGES

Star Service E,sta blished Liver
more TO Strickland 30 miles and
back. six times a week Accepted
proposal of Carroll w. Timberlake
OF lLvermore, for service on this
route from August |, 1921, to June
80, 1870, at the rate Of $500 per an
mum.
Portland 70 Wildwood Park (n.o)
equal to l2.25 miles and back six
times week from May to Sent 30
each year Carrier to travel the road
from Portland by residence of John
Weber, Waits landing (n.o). and
other intermediate points to Wild
wood Park (n.o): returning south
west. southeast, and southwest via
l-unts Place (n.o.l and SkilIin's Cor
ner (n.o.) to Portland. Contractor
10 be required in addition to usua,
boX delivery and collection service
70 sell stamp supplies, deliver regis
tered matter. accept and give recent
Tor applications for money ordars
ana the money therefore. also for
matter presented for registration or
Tor insurance and c. o. d narcaIs
Motor vehicle to be used when road
ana weather conditions permit
From July 16. 1921, to June 30 10o5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

A quiet wedding took place at the
Methodist pa' sonage Saturday eve
ming. July 16, the contracting parties
being Frank P&rkman of Hartland and
Miss Laventa Young. daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. Thomas Young of this town.
Rev. Arthur E. Hoyt, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church. offlciated.
using the single ring ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Parkman will reside in Hart
land, where they will have the best
wishes of a large circle of friends for
happy welded life.
Frank A. Haseltine went to Angus
ia Tuesday to attend the reunion of
the 103rd Infantry band and fill his
former position with the band for a
two days outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
In The Evening

Promptly at $50 o'clock the last
mess was served in the mamouth mess
hall and was partaken of by larg e
bunch of "buddies" who after passing
the days in enjoyment about the city.
returned to the field for the final
leave taking. Following mess, two
hours were devoted to fun and frolic.
Here, Col. Hume and Major Hadley
surrounded by happy men did the
snake dance to their hearts content
all over the field while the remnant
hand dispensed the necessary musical
airs Danny" Maher was there with
his moving picture machine and for
his benefit some of the boys staged
most realistic boxing exhibition.
At o'clock Col. Hume assisted by
Major Harley hauled down the colors
which marked the closing of the first
annual reunion of the boys of the
famous 103rd Regiment. Tired but
happy with two days full of greeting
and the renewing of comradeship and
welcomed to their old camping
grounds by a host of admiring friends
and relatives, these veterans, the
cream of American war heroes, re-
turned to their respective homes all
looking forward to the prospects of
future gatherings of this kind in the
years to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
PITTSFIEL.D

Gates Clay left Wednesday for Oak
land, where he will pass several days
as the guest IF Frederick Scrihner.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Hodgdon of
Bath were in town Tuesday and
Wednesday calling on friends.
Mrs. T. F. Conner left Wednesday
for several weeks stay at The Weirs.
n. II.
Mrs. Herbert Carlyle and daughter.
Miss Ruth Carlyle, of Woburn. Mass,
are visiting friends in town. Mrs.
Carlyle is a former resident of this
town and has many friends here who
are always glad to welcome her.
Delphine and Leon Kendall left
Wednesday fo~ a visit in Concord.
n. H.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Haseltine
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son, born Thursday morn
ing, July 81.
F. A. Wyman Of Oakland was in
town Wednesday TO attend the funeral
service of Hathorn Dodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
SMILING SKY
CONTINUED from PAGE onel

in attendance. On the opening day
Of the reunion. the registration was
in charge of Pvt. John K. Hopkins Oh
the Medical Detachment.
A telegram was received by Col
Frank M Hume from Major Frank
NJ. Drake of Pennington. who wire1
from Lynchburg. Va. He sent his
greetings and expressed his regret at
/ cling unable to attend the reunion
Cci. Michael Healy of Manchester, y.
H.. sent a telegram saying that ne
wished he was a member of the le5rd
so that he could attend the get-to-
/ gether.
J There were many visitors at the
camp during the day, and all were
! very interested in the program OF
sports carried out. One of the tca-
lures of the afternoon was base
oall game in which the san lnaglco
Wildcats" won from the Laredo
Terrors' by the score Of to 0. The
batteries were: Commick, p, and
"Bandy' Dow. C. for the Wildcats !;
Currier and Kelley. .. and MaXey. c.
for the ''Terrors." Max Stoddard oil
Eastport was umpire.
+ Danny Maher, moving picture pho-
toerapher, was on hand to make
picture history of the events of the
day and among the scenes he filmed
were the initiation of the rockies
with the blanket toss. the cock hght'
fitting and other army sports. Sergt.
! kaiph c. Blunt of Co. II (Watcrvi'ie)
was the victim of the blanket toss
game and the strong armed men
holding the blanket certainly made !:
a scene of action aplenty. The movie
4 photographer shot also an interesting
I :cture of Col. Hume telling storie1
10 The boys in front of the officers
] qua 'ers