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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

took party of ten from Capitol
Thursday, fishing, and they brought
in about 1900 pounds of pollock, the
largest fish weighing around 40
pounds.
The Misses Madeline and Agnes
Footer of Bath are passing several
weeks at the san Souci'
Mrs. Joseph Wade of Swan Island
is passing d few days at the cottage
of her brother-in- law. Capt. Charles
Wade.
The committee of four, appointed
by the ladies OF the Auxiliary TO
select a suitable place to lay out a
rogue or crOuquet court, conferred
with President ferguson and it was
decided to carry out the original
plans laid out by the Capitol Island
Association and locate the court or
courts according to the map which
is posted in the Casino. The ground
to be used lies between the spring
and the tennis courts and is useless
at present. Putting the courts there
will be q wonderful addition to the
Island, and "a fine playground alto
gether. 1t is the intention to have
one court the regulation size Of the
National Rogue Association, which
has courts in many of the large cities
of the United States.
Capt and Mrs. w r. Brann, Jr.,
and son. Master Dean. and daughter,
Miss Flora j.. left Sunday in their
launch for their home in Augusta,
after having passed q two-weeks' va
cation here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L. Wads-
worth and son George of Lexington,
Mass, left Tuesday by automobile
for their home. They will go via
Poland Spring, where they viii be
joined by Mrs. Wadsworth's mother,
Mrs. George F. Proctor, and sister,
Miss Lucy Proctor. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wadsworth passed the month of Au-
gust at the cottage. Outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Hundreds of agriculturIsts attend
ed the community picnic held IN lh'
Haines grove. North Saco Nedhes'
day. w. j. Wright, Il member Of 'n'
farm bureau. who has recently ~
gated here, performed athlete iea@
OF strength. He is the strongest man
in the county. At noon a picnic dln'
ner was served. In the afternoV.
addresses were made by Judge L, =
Reynolds of Portland, Rev. Frede'
lex Olsen of South Portland, anu
Rev. Zebulin Knight of North sac"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02
CISCO Granne

The lecturer of Casco Grange had
a very interesting program for the
meeting at grange hail, Saturday
evening. 1t was: Vocal solo, Iva
Guy; recitation. Ethel .Olmstead:
illustrated song. That Old Irish
Mother of Nine" Evelyn = Burgess:
solo, Harriet Burgess; illustrated
song, Coming Thru the Rye" Le-
land Morse and Katherine Burgess:
Ding toes. Dawson Morse; tableau,
Days of the Week." or Choosing a
Wife Leland Morse, Iva Cav,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02
Penohscot SUPERIOR Court

The September term of the PenoO,
scot Superior court, Justice Berud'.
J.. Smith presiding. will convene heA.
Tuesday at 10 A. NJ. in the PenooS'y'
Court house. At this term OF coU, .
both civil and criminal cases VIII "
heard and as this is the first term y
court since last May, a large NUM-. !,
of cases have accumulated on Oo'.
the civil and criminal dockets 10
of 81 appealed cases from the pa
COR Municipal court being inc!uU''
in the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Former residents of Somerset coun-
ty, Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Wyman, of
Augusta. with a party including Mr.
and Mrs James Cunningham of
Lowell Mass. were recent visitors in
Skowhegan and vicinity. The entire
party are touring the State this
summer, visiting historic spots. Mr..
and Mrs. Wyman formerly lived in
the neighborhood where Orison
Clough noy resides on the Lakewood
road. Mr.. Wyman is the son of
Howard and Myra Atkinson Wyman
who formerly lived in the district
Just mentioned. AZ one time they
raised silk worms, an industry ia
which they were intensely interested
Mr., N'!Tlan's uncle. William -Atiiin :
son and his grandfather Deacon John
Atkinson used TO reside there also,
the latter leaving his native homo,
England, when he was so years 81 J.
Mr.. Wyman has Il brother, LindIey,
living in Sidney and a brother e.
wood Wyman, who is superintendent
of schools in Whitman. Mass. lie
Waterville paper and also ser1e1 as
superintendent of schools while IN
that city. J. Fl. Wyman, previously
referred to, is OF English descent, his
ancestors on one side having been of
the Quaker faith. Mr.. Wyman had
not visited his old home for 50 years.
His age is 70 years -Skowhega IN
dependent Reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

John Sherburne will again speak
at the Jewett schoolhouse. North
Augusta. Sunday afternoon. $50,
daylight time. \ good crowd listen
ed to his helpful talk last Sunday
and it is hoped that more, can come
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Hon. and Mrs. George +. Macom-
Der. acccmf anied by Judge md Mrs.
Leslie {. Cornish left Thursday by
automobile for an extended tour
through the Adirondack Mountains
IN New York by way of the famous
Mohawk Trail through the Berk-
shire Hills in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Prof. and Mrs. Fred Dodge who
have summer home at Islesboro,
arrived in the city Thursday for a
several days visit with friends.
Prof. Dodge is director Of Physical
Education at Rutgers college in New
Jersey. having held this position for
the past Is years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray f. Haines are
guests at the home OF Physical Di-
rector and Mrs. r. NJ. Sanborn, at
their home on Sewall street Mr.
l1aines is director of physical edu-
cation at the Gunncrv school at
Washington, Conn. and viii remain
in the city for several DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

DR.. Amos P. Wilder, associate
editor of The Journal Courier of
New Haven. Conn, and wife are
guests at the summer home of his
brother. DR.. Julian Wilder at Ham,
monds' Grove. DR.. Parker" Wild
er is native OF Augusta and still
maintains a lively interest in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Edith Tenney, Avis Meserve, Ethel
Olmsteld, Katherine Burgess, Har'
riett Burgess and Nina Burgess. A
box supper and social followed.
Poets Night will be observed Sept
10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George p. F. Hob
son and son who have been occu-
pying the Roger North home on
; State street during the past month
left Thursday for their home at
Brooklyn. n. Y. Mrs. Hobson was
formerly Miss Helen Wilder of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02
Friday, September 2, 1921.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

c. w. Pooler of Fairfield was
among the business callers from out
of town Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Chester Burns and family, accom-
panied by Mrs. Fred Scott of Pitts
ton, motored to Waterville Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

The members and friends of All
Souls church are reminded that the
regular services of the church will be
resumed on Sunday, September 18th
at 1890 A. NJ. local time. The church
school will also begin its sessions
on that day at 1000 A. NJ. 1t is hop
cd that all. old and young who are
interested in All Souls will be pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

The Misses Deane. who have been
guests at the summer home tf their
brother, Mllton o. Deane at Ham
monds' Grove, left Thursday for
their home at Fairhaven, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Peter Lavasseur, proprietor of the
Pine Tree restaurant, has recently
purchased very handsome new
five passenger touring car for his
family's use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs Donald Campbell and
daughter. Mary. returned the mid
die of the week to their home on
Patterson street after a two weeks
outing at Ocean Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

The regular meeting of Clara Bar
ton Tent. Daughters of Veterans.
will be held this Friday evening at
G. A. r. hall \ good attendance of
members is requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mrs. L. NJ. Hart and youngest son
Byron, of Stone street, left Thurs
day morning for a short visit with
relatives in Dover, n. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Major and Mrs. Francis Farnum
of this city are registered among the
recent guests at the Profile House in
New Hampshire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Dudley of
Auburn and Augusta have been re-
cent guests of Miss Annie L. Barr in
Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Miss Phyllis Overlook Of Lancaster
court has returned from a two weeks
visit with relatives at Brockton,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mrs. Fred Scott of Pittston is
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Chester Burns of Gannett
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mrs Elvin Turner and two chill
dren of Gannett street are visiting
relatives at Palermo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ White of
Capitol street have moved to Halo
well, whore they will make their
home for the coming fall and winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Miss Capitola Totman, who has
been visiting friends and relatives
here, has returned to her home in
Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Carroll A. Herrick has returned to
his home in this city after passing
the summer at Bar Harbor where he
has been employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Chief Engineer Roy Small of the
Augusta Fire department, was in
Boston for a few days this week on
official business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02
LOCAL NOTICE

My ONCE will be closed from
Sept. / to Sept. IS. Gertrude E.
Moore, 243 Water St sept2d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-02

Herman Martin and Fremont
Dearborn are at Cbas. A. Whites
barber shop. opp. Granite Bank. up
GfaiyR sept1d3t
, 1921-09-08

not intended to convey the impression
that they had rejected dominion stat
us and insisted on separation Their
willingness to enter the British SOM
monwealth on satisfactory terms. they
say they consider TO have been plain
iy indicated.
The Substitution OF direct verbal ar
guments. face to face with the Brit
ish minister's. for exchanges OF notes
woul be welcomed. the Sim Fem
leaders declare.
Mr.. Devaiera and other Irish TIE
publican leaders arrived at the man
sion house earlier than usual. Short
iy afterward a statement was issued
saying:
Neither President De Valera nor
the cabinet know anything OF h
American committee which is stated
to be proceeding to ireland. We are
quite certain all our American friends
whilst naturally anxious, realize that
this question. affecting as II does the
lives and fortunes OF the peoric OF
Ireland. is one for the people OF Ire
land themselves to determine"
No announcement has been made
of any American committee going to
Ireland. Harry Boland, Mr.. Dc Val
era's secretary. and Frank Walsh. his
American legal adviser, are in Dub
lin at presently
, 1921-09-08
AMERICA Is BLAMED FOR MANDATE TANGL
America az
Withdraw From
the League

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. s.
Rejection by the assembly of
the league Of nations of
amendments to the covenant
of the league proposed by Ar
gentina may be followed by
the withdrawal from the league of
certain American republics. it is
learned here in reliable sources. Be.
lief is expressed that Chile will be
among them. Argentina withdrew
from the first assembly when her
amendments were not accepted.
Reports from Geneva stating that
the committee on amendments had
rejected the one proposed by Argen-
tina. providing that all sovereign
states should be members of the
league unless they voluntarily alb
stained from membership undoubted-
iy meant, Foreign Minister Pueyrre-
doom said last night. rejection of that
particular amendmept by the Assem-.
bly,. Such action would result IN the
absolute and permanent separation of
Argentina from the league, he de.
clared.
Senior Pueyrredeon declared the
league was dead" explaining he did
not believe it could survive under the
-pISsent undemocratic system of or
garisSdon in which there Is an
equality of duty. but not an equality
of power"
Tho possibility OF q new world as
ISOLATION OF nations growing out of
the Washington conference for c limi-
tation of ornaments depends upon
the United States.' he continued.
That country holds the key to the
situation"
, 1921-09-08
TWO NEW
ARE HERE.

To meet the situation h school
board at n special meeting held at
noon today ordered h Immediate
preparation of plans and spertica-
tons for n ten-room school building
in North Casper OF h same lot with
tho present school Int also author
lied tho construction OF a six-room
building in the south part of town on
the property just north Of tho Elk
horn reservoir, acquired FROM the
city last year.
The first building will cost in the
neighborhood of $50. o00 and h Sec
ond between $4,000 and $4,000. 1t
Is estimated.
The building at the reservoir will be
constructed as a duplicate of the six
room building now being erected at
Mills and the same plans will be used
thus enabling the board 70 advertise
for bids and let the contract at once.
Tho contract for the North Casper
school Will be let as soon as the plans
can be prepared by Garbutt. Weld
ner & Sweeney.
There are now pupils in North Cas-
per to fill an additional eight rooms
CONTINUED on Page 81
, 1921-09-08
Parts StyI s
Are Ignored By
Fashion League

CHICAGO. Sept. s.-Gay en-
~bro.deries on dark frocks. lacy eff
fects for evening wear and striking
color combinations. with skirts down
to 10 inches from the ground. viii
be characteristic OF winter styles for
women. according to the Fashion
Art league OF America. Gowns win
be fashioned after the lines of the
figure but not form-fitting. the lea
que ANNOUNCED. Sleeves will be
tight from shoulder TO elbow with
a decided 1are below.
The new styles will be displayed
at the annual convention of the lea
sue next week. when 5000 buyers
are expected to attend the exhibit
ton.
The day following fashions like
a flock of sheep is over" Ala Rip
ley, president Of the league said.
Women in America are women
of affairs and our fashions must APP
peal to the conservative taste. con-
trary 10 the edicts OF Paris. which
demand that costumes DO created
for the actress and derni-mode."
, 1921-09-08
TRAIN BANDIT
IS STILL FREE


MNEIL ISLAND. Wash. Sept. s.
Roy Gardner, train bandit. who es-
capped from the federal prison on his
island Monday while the ~convicts were
watching a baseball game. is still on
island, Warden Thomas Maloney said
today. The warden admitted, however
that the more or less definite clews
that Gardner is hiding on the west
side OF the island which covers 13
square miles have failed to end in tho
apprehension of the bandit.
The vigil for the escaped prisoner
was maintained last night. Four pow
er boats encircled the island and kept
their s~earchlights sweeping the waters
and the shoreline.
Warden Maloney said that Gardner
had not escaped to the mainland
which is more than n mile from the
island n believes he is hiding in the
dense shrubbery.
, 1921-09-08
CROWN SERGEANT
is KIDNAPPED.

BELFAST. Sept. s.-Pr.vate Hob
son OF the Essex regiment was kid
neped at Bandon. County Cork. yes
terday and II is claimed the kidnap-
ing was carried out by the Sin Fem
ers as a reprisal measure.
II is explained that two Republican
soldiers were stopped earlier in the
day near tho Bandon bridge by two
policemen. who brandished revoIvers
and threatened the two men. The
kidnapping followed.
, 1921-09-08

Emphasis Is laid upon the fact that
the general public Is weicoms at all
sessions OF the conference whether
the morning and afternoon business
sessions OF the evening lectures and
addresses.
Despite an unfavorable financial
year. the pastoral reports from the
various charges delivered at the ses-
sion this morning showed that the
churches have made progress along
most lines throughout the church.
In his report for the local church,
Row. w. l.. French dweit upon the
transient nature OF a large percent
aye OF his congregation. His
sions to church membership were las
for h year, without any special
evangelisitc work. exactly the same
as in tie devious yea when an evui-
geiist was employed. He mentioned
that b board OF home missions feels
80 strongly the importance of the
work in Casper that It will probably
pay the salary OF an assistant pastor
for the church during the coming
year
He. dwelt upon the need OF. a new
lG~ontinued on Page ~
, 1921-09-08

last night with a Gordon OF $50 dcpu-
ties scattered through tho outskirts
The miners contingent numbered
about o last night but reinforce
ments were expected during the
night.
> Nothing is known of h miners
plans. even IL they fucceed in reach
ing his city. although h general
purpose OF the march, they said, was
ito aid" striking Fluorspar miners in
fhis district. These miners change
that mine and county officials have
put them under the rule of arms. and,
in some cases. driven them from their
homes
SPRINGFIELD. NJ. Sept s.-Ad-
jutant General Frank Dickson, with
Robert NJ. Medili. director of the state
department of mines and minerals.
and George b. Arnold. director Of la
Dor, prepared to leave this afternoon
Continued on Page 81
, 1921-09-08

Ing male participant9 In the plot
i. Others executed Included Prince
Constantine Toumanoff. aged 20. and
Prince Sergius oukhtomsky. aged IS.
the latter being a widely known scuip-
tor Both were accused OF spying or
of sending information out OF Russia
Six on tho list were described a.
"American spies or ~couriers." ono OF
them being Prof. Vladimir Tagant-
siev. aged 81. the alleged head OF the
entire Petrograd organization. Count
zcrgius s~chulenbcrg. aged -. was X
ecuted on a charge OF having aided
IN American courier"
, 1921-09-08
RUSSIA REFUSES
To PERMIT PROBE.

MOSCOW. Sept Soy The Also
ciated Pressl.-The Russian soviet
government has declined to permit
the international Russian relief com
mission. recently appointed by the al
lied supreme council. to investigate
conditions in Russia preparatory TO
aiding in famine relief.
This decision was made known to-
day through n note forwarded by NJ.
Chitcherin. the soviet foreign minister
to England, italy. France and Bel
GUM. The note says the soviet gov
eminent regards tho appointment OF
Joseph Noulens of France as chair
man. as a monstrous sncer at the fate
OF starving Russia"
, 1921-09-08

date.
A furry OF interest spread over the
audience as the South African dele
gate arose and announced he wished
to speak on mandates- Lord Cecil re.
viewed the whole mandate question,
during which he took occasion not
only to criticise the policy Of the Unit
ed States but also the lack Of pub
licity permitted by the recent meet
ing OF the council OF the league.
Regarding the note recently sent
by the United States department of
state. he said that international affairs
would have been better advanced had
it been received earlier.
These territories" he said. refer
ring to the countries over which
mandates were provided by the coven-
ant of tho league of nations. must no
longer be left in their present situa-
ton. deprived of a definite status or
a definite government"
He said he did not want to appear
to criticise ale United States but
the mandates should be settled in the
interest OF the people directly entrust-
ed with them, and without further
delay"
, 1921-09-08

the president of the Allison Lum-
Der company, was the bride. and Al
len Grubbs of Eutaw. was the
groom. The Rev. Henry NJ. Ed
monds OF Birmingham started to
fly to the ceremony. but after tho
accident found himself unable TO
reach BelIamy in time.
Frank Willis Barnett. represent
ing the Birmingham Age Herald, is
an ordained minister, SO he stepped
into the breach and performed the
ceremony. .
II all happened last night and the
guests said = pleasant time was had
by all.
, 1921-09-08
WEDDING PLANE STRIKES TREE
STILL A GOOD time Was HAD

.BELLAMY. Ala, Sept. s.-Ala-
bama is talking today about a most
unusual wedding. The minister
who started to tie the knot was in
an airplane which crashed into n
tree; a blast fromfa siren at a lum-
her plant announced the arrival of
h wedding party at the altar: n
thousand wedding guests were
seated at \ table in a frame church
built for the ceremony and the
table was 30 long that those at ono
end could not hear speakers at the
other. Those who didn't dance were
entertained by motion rictures.
Miss Kathryn ALISON, daughter of
, 1921-09-08

~ Nhi bV oh tAt hb(Att N1IitTTON
morning.
When the HUT case was started. at
torneys for both sides believed that
the Ease could be presented and sent
to the jury In a few hours. The case
was started yesterday afternoon and
1t took until noon today to examine
the witnesses and get the case before
the jury.
At press time his afternoon the
.ery was still out. The state wa rep
resented by NJ. W. Purcell and the
defense by Attorney j. H. Mann.
The murder case in which Ida Dur.
ham is charged with murder will be
one Of the most interesting on the fall
docket and will vic with the L. e.
Nicholson murder a for notoricty.
Interesting details Ola hunt which
extended half across the country and
ended in Casper with the murder of
a Delury will he brought out in
the trial of the case.
1t has not been definitely establish.
ed yet whether the case will be started
tomorrow or not, because deposition.
which will, be material to the defenss
Of the ase are said to have been do.
layed in arriving here
, 1921-09-08
Wife SLAYER
UNDER ARREST

RICHMOND, Va. Sept. s.-Dr. Will
marth Amos Hadley. charged with
killing his wife, whose body was
found in the James river near here
December 30. 1918, reached Richmond
today and was lodged in jail to await
trial next month. He was arrested
two weeks ago in New Mexico
DR.. Hadicy said he a been in
COMMUNICATION With his father. c. j.
Hadiey OF Friendswood. Texas. and
would await the arrival Of his father
before employing counsel
, 1921-09-08
SQUAD FOR AID OF
SERVICE MEN looming IN Week

Tho protest made from Caspcl
against a change in the dates of the
visit here OF the Cleanup" squad
which will attempt to personally con-
tact eys.y ex-service man in the
state who has a claim.for compensa-
ton against the government has
brought results and a. a result the
original dates for the visit OF the
delegation have been restored.
The Cleanup, workers will ar
rive, in Casper September IL and will
remain here until the evening OF the
, 1921-09-08
Chemicals In
War Protested
By Britishers

EDINBURGH. Scotland. Sept. s.
Protests against chemical warfare
were uttered in the open address, at
the meeting of the British associa-
ton here last night The address.
written by Sir Edward Thorp. presf-
dent of the association. was read by
Sir A Ewing and appealed to scien-
tiic men mot to employ their tai
ents in devising means to develop
and perpetuate a mode of warfare
which is abhorrent to the higher in
stincts of humanity"
, 1921-09-08
STOOL PIGEON SYSTEM PR0BED
VICTIMS FOUND INNOCENT

CHICAGO, Sept. s.-Tnvestiga-
fion was begun today by the states
attorneys office into charges that
the local detective bureau main
tains a spying or "stooIpigeon''
system by which innocent persona
and others are led into traps to aid
bureau mon in showing a high ef-
flciency record.
The states attorney has been told
that plotters known rs "stoolpi-
eeons" are on the city payroll and
yhat as a result Of their efforts as