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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

The February meeting Of the Nancy
Kelton' Drummer Chapter, D. A. r., was
held Friday evening at the home OF
Miss Ada Edgecomb, Academy street
with an unusually large attendance
At the business meeting many i'm.
portant matters were transacted
Among the letters read was one from
Mrs. Annie E. Ellison. librarian gen.
eral. N. s. D. A. r., expressing many
thanks to the chapter for sending "Old
Hal1owel1 on the Kennebec" to the D.
A. f. library at Washington. d. c.
Delegates were elected to the State
D. A. r. conference to be held with the
Lewiston and Auburn chapters March
IS and Is, as follows: Miss Abbie
Eveleth, regent, Miss Belle L. Preble,
Miss Jessica Haskell. Miss Helen Nye;
alternates. Mrs. Winnie Currier, vice
regent, Miss Ruth Written, Miss Stel-
Ia Boyden, Miss Ada Edgecomb. To
the national D. A. r. congress to be
held in Washington, d. C., Mrs. Mabel
Hall was elected delegate to represent
Miss Abbie Eve1eth. regent. Miss Ro-
main Perry. accompanied by Miss
Dthel Church. gage two vocal solos
and great credit is due to both. Miss
Stella Boyden read a paper. "Headwa-
ter Of Maine" which was bright and
interesting. Mrs. Hall also read a
paper Indian Chiefs" which was full
of information and showed much re-
search work. The social hour at the
close Of the meeting was greatly en-
joyed, and delicious refreshments were
served at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
GriHen.Young

A quiet but pretty wedding was
solemniaed at the Methodist parson-
age Saturday afternoon, Feb. ii,
when Florence Bernice Young and
George Sherman Griffen were united
in marriage, Rev. c. o. Perry, Off
eating The double ring service was
used. The bride was attractively at
tired in brown georgette made up
over silk. with trimmings Of the new
silk braid and ornamentations of
smoked pearl buttons, and with hat
and gloves to match. A trip away is
planned.
The bride is native of Ha1iowell,
having attended the public schools OF
this city; while the groom was for
merry of Pennington. but for the past
year being employed by the Crossett
Shoe concern in Augusta. The young
couple will make their home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Smoot of Utah, ranking Republican
treasury notes or bonds would be
issued during the time that the cash
payments were made to tho former
service men.
After the White House conference
today it was indicated in some ad-
ministration quarters that the treas
ury secretary held the same views
with regard to issues of notes or
bonds that he expressed i'm his re-
cent letter to Chairman Fordney. of
the ways and means committee. On
the other hand, congressional lead
er1 said opposition to the levying of
additional taxes at this time was in
creasing.
1t was understood that the tax
program drawn by the House sub
committee met with instant opposi-
ton when it was presented to ma
icrity members of the Senate finance
committee. subcommittee were
named to thresh the matter out, and
after conference with Secretary
Weeks, they were understood to
have presented the two proposals to
the President.
The bonus question was discussed
today both in the Senate and House.
Senator Borah, Republican. Idaho.
brought up the subject in the Sem
ate, declaring that the demands for
q bonus for former service men who
were not impaired physically or
mentally as a result of their war
service might cmbarrass the govern
ment in taking care of wounded and
disabled.
The Idaho senator declared that
Sa1,000.GOO was q conservative esti-
mate of what it would cost the gov
erhmcnt to care for all disabled men
before the governments obligation
to them would be discharged. lie
said that in his judgment it would be
q matter of only 10 years before
Congress would be appropriating a
billion and a half dollars annually
for the necessities of disabled men.
The bonus was brought before the
House by Representative Mac
Gregor. Republican. New York. who
urged that the funds for il be raised
by means of taxes on light wines
and beer.
Senator Edge. Republican, New
Jersey In formal statement, de-
clared that while he had not yet
taken a final position on the bonus
legislation. il the billions necessary
to. pay the proposed bonus are to be
raised through further taxation upon
business and Industrial enterprises,
then l am against 1t, and in my
Judgment we are simply putting off
just that much LONGER resumption
OF industrial and business activity
necessary to lessen present uncn-
pioyment"
IF Congress would adopt as the
method of raising revenue" he add
ed "a general sales tax so that ev-
erybody, rich and poor, according to
their expenditures would bear to
pay the PROPORTION and. equally as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
| MABEL NORMAN
TELLS PARENTS
| NOT TO WORRY

New YORK, Feb. 13.--Mabel Nor
mand is not worrying about her con-
nection with the William Desmond
Taylor murder investigation and she
is OF letting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude e. Normand OF West
Brighton worry either.
Mr.. Normand made public today
one OF a number OF kilograms they
have received from their daughter
since Taylor was slain.
Don't worry, mamma and papa"
the message said. UNFORTUNATELY /
was at the Taylor house a short time
before he was killed. Had I not gone
there for some books my name would
never have been mentioned in the
affair.
"They all know out here that !
know nothing about the sad affair
and that I will be exonerated-
Mabel"
Mr.. Normand said the Coincidence
spent two months every year with
them. and that he expected her to ar.
rive for her annual visit within a
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Congress May
Hear Soldier
Bonus Plan Today

Washington. Feb. 13.--The posi-
ton of the administration as to how
the funds for the soldiers bonus
should be raised may be made
known to Congress tomorrow. Pres
ident Harding and Secretary Mellon
had a conference today and were
understood to have discussed the
question.
Two plans have been suggested by
members of Congress charged with
the reporting of bonus legislation.
One >by Republican members of the
House ways and means committee
under the other. put forward by
Chairman McCumber and Senator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Youthful Banker"
Says Brokers
Double rOssed

Chicago. Feb. 13--While Raymond
Bischoff, boy SPECTATOR" was ex-
planning to Federal Judge Lands
what had become Of approximate,
100000 entrusted to him by thous.
ands Of families in Chicagos stock.
yards district, several hundred per.
sons today stormed his Office, search.
ing for the man, who they declared
had brought them financial ruin.
Extra opoljce were called to con.
troll the crowd which shouted threats
against the Is year old banker" anC
it was only when assured that Bis.
choff was behind Jail bars that it dis.
persed.
Smiling and without embarrass.
ment, Bischoff told Judge Lands the
story of his financial ventures, main.
tanning throughout his innocence OF
any intention Of doing wrong.
=" have always loved adventure ant
loved to take a chance" he said In
reply to questions from his receiv-
ers' attorney. a
"While employed by a local packing
concern I dabbled in the stock
market. Then just at time when ]
was about $4,000 to the good, q
friend asked me to raise money to
pa interest on q mortgage on his
home. He put in $3.50 and aiding an
equal sum. gambled in stock. We
FWOn-won big.
Dozens of friends then brought me
money to invest for them. 1 decided
VISA wasting my time in q packing
plant and opened an office, announc-
ing that would deal in finances gen.
orally. My friends and their friends
brought me their money and in re-
turn gave my personal promissory
note. I gambled in stocks. mainly
oil-afd finally won big returns for
my investors. I played absolutely
fair with them.
"Then I tried to obtain control of
an oil well in Louisiana. put hun
dreds OF thousands into it mad Just
when l thought had won, 1 learned
had been double crossed by bucket
shop brokers and that I was not
even close to controlling the well.
My money-my investors money
was gone"
Judge Lands issued ifjunctions re-
straining anyone from disposing of
the Bischoff home or automobiles.
After Bischoff had told Judge Lam
dis that he had Joined the Canadian
army in search of adventure, the
judge asked him if he had been hon.
orably discharged.
"That matter hasn't been ,settled
yet" was the reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Plunkett Declares
All Irish Should
Support Free State

New York. Feb 13-Sir Horace
Plunkett told gathering in Town
Hall today that he believed the Irish
free state should receive the support
OF all Irishmen.
I'm view of the splendid beginning
of the world peace movement Of Mr..
Hughes, which was SO ably seconded
by Mr.. Balfour," he said. ut would
not matter whether It was called the
Irish free state of the Irish republic"
While he was answering questions
from the audience. someone asked
him If he could tell the difference
between Easement ami Carson.
Eyes" he replied. zone they hang
ed, the other they made a Judge"
He pleaded for irish unity and said
he hoped there would "be some
Orange" in the Irish flag of the flu
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Restaurant Food
Prices Still Fall
in Many Cities

Washington. Feb. 13--F'urther de-
creases in retail food prices are
shown in statistics issued today by
the department of labor for ~ of the
country's larger cities for the month
ending Jan. Is. The decrease in that
period for some Of the cities was CIV
en- as follows:
Providence s per cent, Manches-
ter. n. H., per cent, Springfield.
Mass, 4 per cent.
For the year period Jan. Is. 1921 to
Jan. Is, 1922, the announcement said
there was q decrease. OF II per cent.
in Providence and Springfield and IA
per cent in Manchester.
As compared with the average
cost in the 1918, the retail cost Of
food on last Jan. Is. the department
said, showed an increase of 4S per
cent. in Providence and 4S per cen,
in Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Mary Miles Minter
Has Told Officers
All, She States

Los Angeles, Feb. 13-Mary Miles
Minter. motion picture actress, issued
a statement today through her at
torneys declaring that she had told
Investigators "all that she knew" OF
the life of William Desmond Taylor
motion picture director. slain mys.
teriously IL days ago. ft said she
could not conceive how any person
could voluntarily wrong Taylor.
The statement follows:
"There is no personal or financial
sacrifice that / would not gladly
make to bring the slayer OF william
Desmond Taylor to justice.
"Mr. Taylor was one OF my best
friends. His death was a great shock
to me. ! met Mr.. Taylor first In
1919 when he became my director
| was then II years OF age, and his
inspiration. his unfailing courtesy
and consideration not only 20 me but
to all with whom he came In contact
Immediately won my highest admira
ton.
"From 1919 until the day Of bio
death. Mr.. Taylor was TO me the
symbol OK honor and maf1liness. an
inspiration. friend. guide and coun-
sellor--the symbol OF all q girl ad'
nires in a man.
"Iiis friendship was uplifting and
his advice and aid were invaluable.
II would he nothing less than veri-
table ingratitude II I did not. nov
that he is dead. raise my voice 70
proclaim what he was and TO rc?u-
date those who would besmirch he
character.
IL have told the authorities all thai
I know of both his life here and IN
the East. That. fear has been o.
little aid to them.
II cannot conceive the character
or person who would voluntarily
wrong Mr.. Taylor or cause BIS
DEATH"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

A petition from the Maine Central
for permission to locate branch
track of the Maine Central crossing
Winter street to serve the mill Of the
Gray-Hildreth Co. was received by
the City Council at their Monday
evening meeting. The consent Of the
couscil was given passage, pending
publication.
Mrs. Bertha William requested re-
Enumeration in the sum of 81 for in
juries received by a fall on the ice
of the Gardiner and Randolph bridge.
The matter was referred to the
Bridge Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

important. the policy Of the sales
tax would thus be placed on the
statute books so that II could be
used for obtaining necessary govern
mental revenue in the future and
permit Congress to cut down the
high surtaxes and business taxes al
ready paralyzing business energy.
there might be some justification for
passing the bonus bill"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Danish Steamer Texas
Floats Again Monday

Vineyard Haven, Feb. 1.-THE Dan
ish steamer Texas, which went
aground on Nina Shoal in Vineyard
Sound yesterday. was Hoated early to.
day by the coast guard cutter Acush-
net. She proceeded on her voyage from,
Boston for Philadelphia uninjured
after discharging her pilot. It was
while endeavoring to get the pilot ofl
that she grounded yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the neighbors
and friends who so kindly assisted us
during our late bereavement and also
for the beautiful floral tributes.
FRANKLIN T.. CLARK
GEORGE ALBEE
MIR. AND MRS. w. r. JOHNSON
MIR. AND MRS. RAYMOND BROWN
CHARLES CLARK
MIR. AND MRS. CHARLES CARLE-
TON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Ruel Dunlap

Huei Dunlap died Monday morning
at the National Soldiers Home, at
the age of IS years. He is survived
by ms wife, Evelyn; four nephews.
Thomas Gallyer, Leonard Taylor and
George Taylor all of Gardiner, and
Truman Taylor Of she National Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Mrs. Edith MiIIiken

Mrs. Edith Milliken died at the
nome OF her sister, Mrs. Hannah Car
yer, $50 Water street after an illness
or over a year. She wa the daugh-
ter OF Joseph and Minnie valley
Laudrick. Mrs. Milliken was AZ years
OLD. She leaves her sister, her
mother, Mrs. Joseph Laudrick, two
brothers, H. L. Laudrick and E. w.
Laudrick. The funeral will be private
wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Please omit, flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
The Vote in Gardiner

At the primary election in Gardiner
the city was carried by Nelson by q
majority of 276. The total vote was
ii7o. OF this. Nelson has 723 and
Viies AT. The vote was large
one considering the. fact that it was a
primary election. The Democratic
vote was light, Mclean receiving IS.
The sunmary@of the vote follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Mothers

Don't let the little ones cough. it Is
dangerous, stop it on the start with a
CSC bottle of the pleasant and easy
to-take Dem-Jac Syrup of Lemon. 1t
is good for the whole family and every
home should have bottle or two on
hand during the winter months. For
sale at all good drug stores. F'letch-
er's in Augusta. Quinn's in HSllowel
and Jackson's in Gardiner.-AGv.
ian1 tu-fri IF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

and a niece, Miss Minnie Pratt Of
Gardiner.
Mr.. Dunlap served two years in
the Civil war in Company c. Second
Maine Cavalry.
The funeral will be held at Grand
Army hall, Gardiner, on Wednesday
afternoon at 1870 O'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Light Vote Cast at
Primary Election
Nelson Wins hv &c

Despite the predictions Of those in
terested in politics, a very light vote
wa scast at the primary election held
in the city Monday. John E. Nelson
carried every ward by a small majori-
ty. with the exception Of ward four
which he lost by five votes over his OPP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
Joie Ray Hangs
LIN Another Record

New York, Feb. 1s-Joie Ray. OF the
Illinois Athletic Club. tonight set a
worlds indoor record for the mile and
quarter by running the distance in
five minutes, - as seconds. This is
s III seconds faster than the rec
ord made on September 2. 1895 by
Thomas Copper. Of the New York A.
n Htsff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Miss Bertha Smell and Mrs. ~adie
Lovejoy. both teachers in the schools
OF Fairfield, called on Rev. and Mrs
c. o. Perry of this city on their re-
turn from the teachers convention at
Gardiner last Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

The men Of the Old South church
are busily engaged in planning the
George Washington supper which is
to be served by them Tuesday. Feb.
81. The entertainment which is to
be given during the supper is in
charge Of J. A. Snare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Regular meeting of Granite Lodge.
No. so. X. of F.. tonight at the usual
hour. A full attendance is desired
as this is the last meeting before the
fair OF next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

The Samuel Grant Chapter, d. A..
u. rave a very enjoyable and largely
attended card party on Monday af-
ternoon at Hazard Hall. The use of
tho halt was donated by Mrs. G. +.
Iittlefleld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

The Epworth League will hold a
Valentine supper this evening in tho
vestry and there will be a social fol-
lowing. Many plans are being made
I, make this affair q real success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Miss Verna Luce of Mason was a
weekend visitor at the home of her
parents in Halloweli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Miss Emily Pinkham has returned
to her home at Vassalboro after a
two weeks visit with her sister on
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
Charles X. Tilden, Page street, at
o'clock this afternoon. Every mem
Der is earnestly requested to be pres
emit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

The Woman's Auxiliary of ST. Mat
thew's church will meet this after
noon with Mrs. Ernest Currier, Chest
nit street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

George S. Johnson of Medford, Mass,
was among the business callers in The
city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Ed. (Strangier) Lewis former wres-
thing champion. defeated Dick DAVIS.
court of Texas in a finish match ~
Boston Monday night. winning Win
deadlock in one hour. - minutes
and u seconds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Regular meeting of Eureka Re-
bekah Lodge No. SO this Tuesday
evening. There viii be a rehearsal OF
the degree staff and refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards Hidden of
Springfield, Mass, are the guests of
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
= Stafford,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

The Old South choir will hold it's
rehearsal this Tuesday evening at Z
o'clock, at the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet
this afternoon with Mrs. Robert Lang
maid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
HALLOWELL

s A public supper will be served this
evening in the Methodist vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Crockett of
Sabatis street, Lewiston. have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George PALM
err, Second street, for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Among the divorce cases entered last
week in the Cumberland superior
court and continued until the March
term is that Of Carroll s. Miles of
Portland from Katherine r. Niles of
EalloWell, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Fred F. Durgin Of Portland was
calling on business friends here Nom
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Parties wishing to retain my serv.
Ices In matters Of general law prac.
tics not conflicting with my duties a.
Judge Of Probate may consult me.
preferably by appointment. at my
house. 2 vino Ct. Gardiner. or at tho
Court House.
HAROLD z. COOK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Dance X. p. hall Gardiner. Tuesday
Eve, Feb. IA. Kelley's orchestra.
feb13-l4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

For sale--Dry. hard stovewoot
Willard I. Parker. Tel. 7ts-W.
febt1d3t 4. ". i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
LOCAL NOTICE

Remember the supper in the Meth
odist vestry this evening. Cold
meats, salads, hot rolls, pie etc;s $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance X. of p. hall Tuesday night.
Feb. II. Kelley's orchestra. feb13-l4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14

Dance at F'iremen's hall. wednes-
day evening. Music by Shares or
clestra. feb14.15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-14
NOTICE

hereby give notice TO all persons
that they are forbidden TO extend
l shall pay no bills OF her contracting
after this date.
Signed ]. w. BARTLETT.
Hallowell. February 6. 1922.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-02-02
Madame Hugh Here.

Madam Ethel Hugh, of Berne
Switzerland, delightfully."- entertained a
large audience in the Shepherd Col
lege auditorium last night, having
come here at the invitation Of the Wo-
mans Club of Shepherdstpwn District
She was introduced by Mrs. VIM. B
Snyder, president of the CLUB.
Madame Hugh devoted the hour and
a-half which she used to a description
of Switzerland, and illustrated that
wonderful country by series of beau
tiful and interesting slides showing
mountain and valley, river and lake,
city and chalet. Best of all, however,
was her rendition of the folk songs
of the people, which she sang in French
and Italian and Germany, the three
languages used in the three main d.
visions Of Switzerland. Her pleasing
voice, we'll trained and Of great sweet
ness, enabled her 10 sing these songs
most delightfully."-, and she was warmly
applauded Her address was al,ogeth-
er pleasing, and everybody who was
present enjoyed the evening to the
fullest extent.
Madame Hugh was formerly Miss
Eihel lamp VI washington, anu iiohh
her youth has been popular in Shep-
herdstown, where her pleasing person
ality has won for her warm friends
who find her the more gracious and
agreeable as the passing years add to
her charm. While here she was the
guest of Mr.. Fl. L. Lyme and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lyme. She sails for Europe
on February 18th, but hopes to re-
turn to America next year, as she has
been pressed to make another tour
of the United States