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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-13

He kept talking she testified. "and
then ! heard n voice say something. !
didn't think it was Belton's voice. but
l wasn't sure.
II called, What did you say. Bel
ton! And then there was shot. l
heard Belton say Good night and
then Mazzlyn,' and then another
shot,
Mrs. Obenchain climbed the steps
and there at the top found Kcnnedy's
body. She says she bent over him.
reaching for his hand and begging him
to speak to her. When she saw that
he was dead she screamed loudly fo-
help, running back to the road as She
heard an automobile approaching and
begging the man who drove it to 90
back with her to the cabin.
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Old.Time "LOUe Triangle"
Becomes a Quadrangle

This was the state of affairs when
Burch entered upon the scene. He had
been IN love with Madalynne at college:
he still retained his affection for her.
IN her nnhnppincss over her affair with
Kennedy she tclegraphed him to come
to Los Angeles, and when he arrived
she urged him to see Kennedy and seek
solution of their difficulties. This
was several weeks before the murder.
Burch took n room in u hotel just
across the street from Kcnnedy's office,
so situated that he could watch Kennedy
from the window. He spent hours
watching the man who had failed to
marry Madalynnc. a hotel cmploye
testified that a woman had called on
Burch the day of the murder. The
Commonwealth contendcl that this was
Mrs. Obenchsin. Tho same Cmp.oyc
testified that he saw Burch leaving tho
hotel alone the night of the murder,
about 3 o'clock. carrying Il package
wrapped in newspapers. The papers, the
State tried to prove, concealed shot
gun. :,
The Commonwealth, In Burch's trial,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-13
State Spent Thousands
to UnraUeL MystevY

california has spent many thou
sands of dollars trying to bring
home the death of Kennedy to Mrs.
obenchaln and Burch. The eyes of
the country have been focused on
the dramatic efforts Of the District
Attorney of Los Angeles to prove
man and woman guilty. The case
mas been crowded with interesting
and sensational incidents.
But apparently the death Of Ken
hedy is no nearer solution than it
WAS the night the murder was COM
mitted, when a hysterical woman
ran after passing motorist and
begged him to return with her to
see if Kennedy still lived.
Standng out above the crime, its
sorrow and its sordidness, is one
commanding figure, Ralph Oben-
enaln' husband of Madalynne
lhough perhaps he has suffered
most in the months that preceded
and followed the crime, he has mur-
INJURED least. His wife divorced him
90 mat she might marry the man
|vno was slain Though the marriage
\ Xr took place., and yet he has
by her.
Pas given her not only his
moral support but his active physical
'"a financial aid, going from Chi
'sgo' where he is an attorney, to Los
angeles that he might sit at her
Vuhsel table and aid in her defense.
was even more than willing to
her once more, and obtained
hse to do so, that she might
" the comfort and the moral
Ve'p of his name and belief.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-13
ODD ROMANCE OF COLLEGE
REACHES SORDID CLIMAX
IN Il BATTLING MURDER
Girl Discarded Spouse for Old Time
Sweetheart W>hom She Then Lured
to Death at Hands of Another|
l4dmuer, Prosecutor Asserts

rs MRS MADALYNNE oBENCHAIN trial a time in Los
Angeles the staying Of John Bon Kennedy
Of worst type?
Or merely the unfortunate victim reckless love for
man who because he eaten
shot at not long before was slain might have wished
to kill?
Kennedy slain almost the night of August
the door of bungalow he Beverly Hills
residence folk
Mrs. Obencan with him. They had there look
penny she had hidden stones months before
when been there with and not in Kennedv
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-13

On March 10 the jurors trying
Mrs. Obcnchain disagreed. They
had been in session since February
6. but the trial had been adjourned
several times from one to three days
because of illness Of jurors or wit
nesses. When the case finally
ended, after an exceedingly bitter
fight, the jury remained out fifty
six hours and took five ballots.
Finally the jury reported agreement
was impossible, and the jurors were
dismissed. They stood nine to three
for conviction, though no ballot had
been taken as to the degree of
guilt.
With Mrs. Obenchain was indicted
Arthur c. Burch, Of Evanston, ILL.,,
son Of a minister and once her
childhood sweetheart. The State Of
California endeavored to prove that
it was he who fred the shot which
killed Kennedy, and linked him to
the crime by a long chain of cir
eumstantial evidence.
Burch was brought to trial before
Mrs. Obenchain. As in her case, the
trial was prolonged and bitterly
fought. In the end the jury dis
agreed, and Burch was remanded
to prison for a retrial. Since the
first attempt to convict Mrs. Oben-
chain of participation in the murder,
as its instigator and accomplice,
Burch has been tried again, and
once more the machine of justice
crashed against the wall OF dis
agreement.
lie is 10 be placed on trial for
a third time after the present hear
ing of Mrs. Obenchain. If the
woman in the case" is acquitted,
however, it is likely that the case
against Burch will be dropped.
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kennedy's cabin where ne was
slain

away with load Of bucKshot. 4 woman
h'iGhbor who had heard tho shots and
shot, ran out with her husband and
sons. On" of the boys later found two
ShOtyun Shplls On tbn rOoI
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in Jail
balked by Sheriff

A""' the rcmarriasr did not take
.s'' WAS no fault Of either NADIA
ss"c or hcr husband. The Sheriff
aased to permit them to be remarked
M mll' At her first trial one OF the
|msll'neys for the State referred sneer-
Elij.'n ohenchain as a "doormat,' y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-13
Mrs. Irene Smith, who says Mrs.
Obenchain asserted Kennedy
was killed by his own parents
in an attempt to kill her

her to marry him secretly, but she
refused to become his wife unless his
parents would consent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-13
ADALYVNE OBENLHAZW Nv LOVE QUADRANGLH,A
]PES FOR ACOUITTAL TO REW/ED EX-HUSBAND,

lynne. lie was the same man Of WHOM
Madalynne had written to Kennedy
''IIe has done more for me than. any
one else ever would am not worthy q n
him. but the least l could have done was
to have paid my bargain ff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
DR.. A. 0. Thomas Leaves for
Educational Meeting, Chicago

DR.. Augustus o. Thomas. State
superintendent of public schools. will
leave this Saturday morning for
Chicago to attend the meeting of the
National Education Association. DR..
Thomas is scheduled for two
speeches at this, the largest and
greatest education organization in
the world. One. on Monday Feb. 81.
will be on THE Powers and Duties
sioners of Education, before the Ma
tional Council Of Chief Educational
Officers: the other, on Wednesday,
March l on 1.-THE Training of Rural
Leaders," before the association and
with the latter the doctor will show
a large collection of the work at
Castine, where the Summer school
for the training of rural teachers is
held, as well as many rural school
views throughout the State.
The doctor will also attend two
committee meetings: One with the
Committee on Foreign Educational
Rela tons. of which he is chairman,
in relation to plans for the coming
World Congress of Education in
1922: the other, the committee of
the National Anti Tuberculosis So
ciety. of which he is director. on
the general situation and plans for
future work.
DR.. Thomas expects to be away
about a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Carmel High School
"Strike" Is Settled

DR.. 4. O. Thomas, State Superin-
tcndent of public schools, said late
Friday afternoon that the trouble
that has for some weeks been dis
turbing the High school pupils, Of
ficials and citizens Of Carmel had
been settled and he thought to the
satisfaction of all.
The trouble became public through
the release by the school authorities
Of Principal w. F. Jude. on account
OF rather pronounced differences be-
tween them. Nearly thirty of the IS
pupils then went on Strike" de-
handing Mr.. Jude's reinstatement.
returning on Feb. II, after DR..
Thomas had affected temporary
agreement. The pupils considering
that the agreement was not being
carried out.s on Feb. % to the num-
Der of % again went out.
DIR. Thomas announced that the
settlement made on Friday. he com =
municating with Carmel by phone,
includes the reinstatement of Mr..
Jude, he agreeing to comply with
the wishes and requirement of the
school authorities and a financial
statement being made. It is hoped
that the peace will be permanent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Citizens of North Gray Ask
Electric Light and Power Line

A petition has been received by the
Public Utilities Commission from
certain residents of Gray. living in
the neighborhood of North Gray. ask
ing that the electric light service be
established in that community: that
the line may be extended from the
Cumberland County Light and Power
Cos. lines at George z. Hawkes. resi-
dence to North Gray, giving service
for both light and power along the
way from said George E. Hawkes. to
the several homes in that vicinity on
the road and at North Gray.
1t is signed by Mrs. Frank Fogs,
Stanley Bishop, j. c. Humphrey. Geo.
S. Humphrey. H. NJ. Sawyer, V. n.
Eaton, Lillian Richards, Hewett D.
Cole chairman selectmen), Milford
r. Leonard. S. H. Witham, S. Wey-
mouth and r. w. Parker.
The commission has served notice
that unless the cause Of the complaint
is removed within the usual 10 days
formal hearing will be ordered. The
order is dated Feb. %. 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Belfast Woman
Claims Title
First Female Cabbie

Belfast, Me-, Feb. 24-(Special-
Miss Minnie Shaw believes that she
has a right to the title of the first
woman cabbie of Maine. although
this was recently claimed through
the press by another. Miss Shaw
has been a "cabbie" for 10 years,
driving her cab in summer. fall and
spring and a sleigh in winter. in all
sorts and conditions of weather. She
has kept to her horses and carriages,
Notwithstanding the fact that many
drivers have given them up for the
modern taxi and she is busy all day
and often far into the night for she
has her regular patrons who never
think of having anyone else but
Minnie drive them.
She was not always cabbie. She
used to be a cook and she was a
good one. catering for parties, we'd
dings and receptions with the same
courteous good humor which charac-
terizes her public carriage work. She
tired of indoor work and believing.
long before the women had the legal
rights that they have today. that
women could be as successful IN
mems work as the men the mselvcs.
tried the experiment of driving
public carriage. People were scepti-
cal at first. No woman could stand
the severity of Maine weather, es-
pecially in winter. but this energetic
woman has proven them wrong and
has kept in the pink of physical
health while doing it.
She has a blind brother whom she
supports and to whom she is devoted.
He is able to help a good deal about
the house and also with the horses
in spite of his affection and also at
tends to the telephone orders which
come in while she is out on the road.
Mr.. Shaw is very fond of music
and it is touching to see the brother
and sister at musical shows and con-
certs where she takes him whenever
opportunity offers.
It is very rare that this woman
misses a day on the road for she is
well and strong and battling with
the wind and weather has no doubt
kept her so. She has earned good
living too, and owns her horses and
outfit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

lected at the close Of the evening.
Florence Wadleigh was found to be
the winning lady while Albert Ash
land and Major Hanson were tied on
the gentlemen's side. On cutting
cards, Albert Ashland was found win
ner. 1t had been voted at a recent
meeting of the club to simplify re-
freshments and purchase less expen-
sive prizes as 1t was felt that the
tendency was to be too extravagant.
In accordance with this new ruling,
the ladies' prize was a box of station
cry and the gcntlcman's. the latest
copy of Adventure, while the simple.
but delicious refreshments served by
Mr.(and Mrs. Dunn were ham sand
witches, chocolate cake and coffee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wadleigh are TO have
the next meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Ball.HaskelI

li..ts 81 friends in Maine will be
sufIusod by the announcement of the
marriage on Feb. Il in Washington,
y. d.. ~ Rev Dwight A. Ball, former
~ of Augusta and West Paris, who
took Tor his bride Mrs. Katherine Il.
HasH0il a Portland woman, who has
bon doing missionary work in Kins-
TON. y. G.. where MIR. Ball is also To-
ca'Di :. Congratulations will now be-
SIN tl pour IN from Maine. The kins-
ton Free Press OF Feb. 90 has the fol-
low NJ report:
surprise was occasioned here today
b} announcement OF the marriage Of
Nj. Katherine II. Haskell and Rev.
bN ght \. Ball Mt Washington, +. c.,
Tuesday evening. The ceremony was
p 'nrmcd NJ tho residence OF DR..
John Van Schaicl,. prominent Univer-
@'#' minister. DR.. Van Schaick Of
fc1t,d.
Mrs Ban came here from Maine n
year ago 10 engage in work for the
trivorsalst Womcns association
Sf' is member Of leading family
az ior'iand and has been engaged IN
m'7e M work for her church n num-
Der ot years. She is an exceptionally
gifted woman. She has made numor-
Gus 1rquaintancos in various parts ot
North Carolina. Mr.. BALL Is a native
4" Vermont and n graduate OF Tufts
COLLEGE. Hc was superintendent Of
N" Cniversalist churches in Maine
several years before coming TO this
ctv. where the. Universalists main
TAIN Headquarters for region-wide ac-
uvitics. He has preached at a num-
nor o. points in Eastern Carolina. IL
also represents the National Univers-
aia' Woman's association.
NJ. and Mrs. Ball will continue 10
make their home here. Their first
appearance at services as bridegroom
and bride will be at Christian Hill
sani ~. The couple have friends
thro Vhout a number Of states who
VII learn ~ their marriage with keen
interest. They have become popular
locally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

Chernowsky says never have
sport toys been SO done as they
are to be this spring. Swagger new
neckwear featuring the Bramley COL
lars In all the seasons newest shades,
priced at SOC. The famous Blue Bird
and Bonnie 3 Human hair nets guar
anteed perfect and to wear three
times longer thar any other net.
double mesh. . for 25c. Slip on sweat
ers. they are all the rage, now feat
uring the Bramley collars, comes in
such shades as jockey, orchid, black,
navajo and buff. priced at S2.9S.
New check skirts in black and white,
brown and white and blue and white,
1915. Twenty-Five dozen hand made
waists. sos values. specially priced
at S19S. Tweed suits in such soft
colorcd tones as rose, blue. orchid,
brown and soft grey. with Knockers
to match; 81 silk and fibre hose all
shades. priced specially at SGD. All
wool sport hose now at reduced
prices. Chernowsky also says final
cleanup in winter coats and suits"
Buy them now for next year for the
prices now quoted are less than the
cost of the material in some in
stances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
WINDSOR

SOUTH-News of the death OF DR..
n. S. Berry of Whitefield was receiv-
ed with deep regret in this place. The
sympathy of the people is extended to
the bereaved family in the death OF
one whose loss is keenly felt by the
whole community.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Partridge were
callers at Charles Northeys in White
field Monday.
Friends of Horace Cookson will be
sorry to learn that he is Ill with
rheumatic fever at the home Of Mr..
Northey.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Merrill of
Coopers' Mills were calling on friends
here recently.
DR.. William Wingood of Baltimore.
Md, and William Jackson of Concord.
n. H., were recent callers Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Robbins.
Preble brothers Of Whitefield are in
this vicinity saving wood with their
gasoline engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Three Maine Girls Clubs
Program for. Sunday, Feb. 26
At Augusta Clubhouse

The three Maine clubs affiliated
with the Massachusetts League of
Girls clubs, will get-together on
Sunday for a discussion Of interest,
not only to the Maine clubs, but to
all the clubs of the National league
the Vassar convention.
The biennial convention of the
League will be held in June, with
over a thousand delegates from var
ious clubs affiliated with the National
League in attendance. Fourteen
Girls went from Maine two years
70. How many will go this year?
The second topic of interest will be
tie local one of Our Maine clubs
t-togethers." This part of the
Sunday program will be held down
s'lirs at 4.30 o'clock. At 8 o'clock,
a movie picture. entitled. The Gift
Of Life" will be shown to members
ar 1 their friends. 1t is urged that
a large number come and also invite
. good number OF their girl friends
TO also come. This is a film shown
Ger the State and country by regis
tered nurses and through the State
public health departments. 1t is not
only interesting, but pleasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

agents of the company throughout
the State, and to be held March 14th.,
in Waterville.
1t is understood that some of the
Portland wholesale lobster dealers
will contest in the courts the consti-
tutionality of the law passed by the
last Legislature providing penalties
for the selling, giving away, exposure
for sale, or having in possession, lob
ster meat that has been picked from
the shell, they claiming that the law
is against commonsense and will be
CT great injury to their business
Portland Press Herald.
Charles NJ. White, chief of the Di-
vision of Markets. Department of Ag-
riculture, was in Bangor Thursday to
attend Farmers Union meeting sas
representative of Commissioner
Washburn, who was unable to attend.
Mr. White proceeded to Pressure Isle,
where he will be for several days with
the inspector at the potato shipping
station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
SOMERVILLE
Taylor.Chase

Adelbert F. Taylor and Elizabeth B.
Chase both of Somerville. We're mar
ried at the home Of Justice of the
Peace John F. Booker Sunday eve
ming, the ceremony being performed
by him. The single ring service was
used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Raymond Ellis

Raymond Ellis, aged 1G years and II
months, passed away, Thursday af-
ternoon. $50 o'clock, after a several
days illness with pneumonia. He was
the son of Augustus and Georgia Ell
lis of West Pennington and is also
survived by several brothers am! SIS
tors. The remains We're taken .
Pennington. Friday morning and in
terment will he in that place. FAY
mond has been employed for the past
two years on the farm of George
Swift in Sidney and was an ambi-
ticus, enterprising lad. His many
friends regret his passing, in the
prime of his youth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
New Corporations

The office Of the attorney general
has approved the articles of incor-
poration of the following corporation.
recently organized under the laws of
Maine:
Portland, Friendship and Thomas
ton Line. organized Feb. % at Port
land. Capital stock. $4,000; all
common; nothing paid in; par value.
500; shares subscribed, S. President,
Charles NJ. Drummond. Portland:
treasurer, r. r. BuzzelI, Portland:
clerk. Wadleigh p. Drummond: di-
rectors, Charles NJ. Drummond and
r. B. Buzzell Of Portland and George
T. Spear of South Portland. Pur-
poses, a general shipping business. in
all its branches. Approved Feb. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
State House Chat

Insurance Commissioner G.. Walden
Smith is to be the speaker at the
35 annual banquet of the Maine
Life Underwriters to be held in Port
land Saturday evening, Feb. 25th.,
this being the fourth consecutive
similar session at which the COM
missioner has been the speaker.
Commissioner Smith will also be
one of the speakers at the dinner to
be given in honor of President Haley
Fiske of the Metropolitan Life In
surance Co, rendered him by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
AUTO EYES OF STATE Will
CENTER ON PORTLAND SHOW

and accessory dealers of the Kenne-
bee valley and practically every one
OF them will be found there sometime
during the progress of the show. The
kennebec journal will. on Monday,
Feb. 81, issue its annual show num-
Der which will be filled with inter
esting automobile reading, not only of
trade nature, but of subjects that
will appeal to everyone. 1t is an
edition that every automobile owner
or prospective owner should read be-
fore he goes to the show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

Next week will be held the annual
show of the Portland Automobile
Dealers association, an exhibition
like this is much more than local
affair for the auto agents in the For
est City. 1t is an event that attracts
the attention of the whole State and
hundreds of people from every sec
ton will go there to look over the
new models.
The annual show in Portland has
an especial appeal for the automobile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

At D. W. Adams Co: Exceptional
values offering in Carriers Knit In
derwear Our entire stock Carter's
81 and 1928 medium weight union
suits at $1.45: 81 and $1.25 vests and
pants now 19c: silk and wool vests
and pants that were 90 now 81. 40;
silk and wool union suits that were
$500. now $3.50; barrettes that were
sc. today 19c; 25c. barrettes Today
Zoe: Rinse > packages for &c: .
cakes wool soap for 25c. Fine quail
ity face powder. SOC. grade, today
o5c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
STATE House
(contiHued from Page 12)

(ContiHued from Page 1zl
newspaper advertising s14s.25; hall
rent IS; miscellaneous $ss; total
s41s.sS.
Printing-Charles z. Nash Co.
s47.5o; Kennebec Journal $3.50; Ban
gor Commercial $21; Augusta Elec-
trotype Co. 1857; Augusta Engrav-
ing Co. s7.19; total sS4.0s.
Clerk Hire-Town clerks through
district, for voting lists s1o6.s9; Fred
S. Rand ss.75; girls placing letters in
envelopes $40; NJ. o. Gosline $27.6S;
total s15S.32.
Newspaper Observation-Disclosures
American 1920: Gardiner Journal
SaO.o3: Independent Reporter $3.50;
Republican Journal se.4s; Kennebec
Journal s23:ea: Maine Alunnus s14:
Bar Harbor Times $3.50; Eastport
Sentinel s24.75; total s149.25.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Prize Waltz to
Be STAGED TONIGHT

At Union hall this evening, the
much talked of prize glide waltz
competition will be held, the rrize
for which will be a handsome silver
cup. The trophy has been on exhibit
ton in Augusta shop windows for
days and has attracted much
favorable comment. Sam Albert and
Eva Eermette will be present to give
an exhibition of the latest ballroom
dancing. 1t looks as if Union hall
would be filled to its capacity.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
ALBION

Mrs. John Witham returned Mon
day from the hospital at Waterville.
Mrs. Alice Stratton was in Au-
gusta Thursday and Friday to attend
the State Grange Lecturers confer
ence at the State House. She also
visited her daughter, Miss Louise
Stratton.
Mrs. Eugene Hussey has returned
from visit to her daughter, Mrs
Mildred Reynolds Of Burnham.