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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-21
HAMMERT ELECTED TO
LEAD SOONER ELEVEN

NORMAN. - Especially 80 Bernhard
Pete ilammert VI Anardsrko. was
elected captain OF the 1924 sooner
football squad by a cout OF 10 to IL
over Clifford Bowles second year tackle
Hammert firs, flashed into the lime.
light with the sooners when he tore his
way around end for a touchdown
against the Kansas Aggies. October Il.
and the election carried with il the dis.
tinction " being the first backfeld
man Ia years TO win the oaptaincy ss
well as upsetting the usual custom
az electing a second year man.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-21

1919 Automobile License Tags Ready
OKLAHOMA CtY-Automobils liCsne
'ass for is2i are how available. accord.
ing to notices issued here to-day b. the
state highway department Il il sstl.
mated that more than -. OO0. 900 will
We collected In automobile license taxes
during the coming year In the first II
menths Of 1879 the total collected was
e~s..ss.ssslss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Two Pals on Iona Hike

Just pals-Trusting To Luck
10000 Miles," are the motoes borne
by Merrill Gridley and James H.
Pcrigo, the latest hikers to arrive in
W&terville. They sang at the Haines
Theatre last night one of Leo Feist's
latest son hits. 'Why Should 1 Cry
over You?". They are visiting the
state capitols of all the states, and
yccClNlng the signatures of State Of
;ic.als. They carry letter of en-
easement from Mayor James NJ.
Curley of Boston. They were in Au-
gusta. Monday, and reached Water
vile Tuesday. having started from
Boston July 81. Gridley aged "a,
las lost his left arm, and Perigo.
aged IS. has lost his right leg. They
quickly disclamed that their iniur-
les were battle casualties as they
both received their injuries long be-
fore the war. They did what they
tortainers and went overseas with the
Community Entertainment Bureau.
which furnished hundreds OF actors
and entertainers, and motion pic
turo service for the soldiers in France
and at the trainin, camps in Ameri-
ca. The boys are quiet hammered and
courteous and made good impress
sion in Waterville They are selling
card bearing their photographs.
and a statement concerning their
trip
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Miss Germaine Roy

Miss Germaine Roy died Monday Y
morning at the Sisters hospital after
a short illness, at the age of 10 years.
Miss Roy was the daughter of MI.
and Mrs. Alphonse Roy of Clinton
avenue. She is survived Ly her par
ents, three brothers. and eight sis
ters. She was a member of the
French Artizans and the Childr en-
Of Mary. She was employed in the
Lockwood mill. The funeral will be
held Wednesday at $50 o'clock. at
st. Francis de Sales church, Father
Charland and Father kalen will Of
ficiate. The bearers will be four
cousins of the deceased, William Roy,
Alfred Roy, Clifford Roy, and Ed
ward Roy. Four girls, members of
the Children of Mary. will assist
The Misses Lydia Roy, Alma Roy,
Laura Roy. and Miss Derombie
Burial will be in Pine Grove ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Winter Sports Planned
Waterville to Have Ice
Carnival, Skating, Skiing

A complete winter program en-
bracing all kinds of out door sports
is being planned by Community
Service for the benefit and enjoy
| ment of Waterville this coming
winter. Skating, skiing. coasting
and an ice carnival with participants
from all the surrounding country are
possibilities this coming winter ac-
cording to c. B. Root. local secre-
tary temporarily here from the ma
! tional headquarters in New York.
There is no reason why Watervile
should not make the most of her
possibilities this coming winter.
! Brattleboro. VI. Denver, Colo. and
numerous other towns all over the
country attract great numbers OF
winter visitors by the staging Of
| winter carnivals with contestants
from all over the country entered in
the ski jumping contests, skating
races and other events. In addition
to this a public skating rink or sew
eral of them can be run by Com
munty Service throughout the win
ter. Certain strets may be roped off
for coasting for the kiddies, on GER
tain days sleigh races may be held
while a public toboggan slide can be
erected at slight cost. All in all
general program of healthy winter
sports can be put on which will
make Waterville a much more at
tractive and happier place than
heretofor'
The first days results Of the cam
paign for funds to enable the carry
ing out of the above proposed plan
| for winter recreation as part of the
all year round program were very
satisfactory. according to A. Fred
! Cyr. president Community Service.
when seen last evening. "Waterville
, is realizing the splendid opportunity
of lettering herself through the pro-
| motion of Community Service
work in this city. Business men see
| the value of making Waterville
happier and healthier place for peo-
Pile to live in. while the community
events being planned will naturally
| attract visitors to the city and thus
help advertise Waterville as nothing
> else will"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

treaty. Collins was cheered as he
emerged from the session.
Those who listened to the debate
thought that Collins had none the
worst of it.
During the conferences in London
on the treaty and various other sub
jects connected with Ireland. David
Lloyd George, the pdime minister.
Winston Spencer Churchill, secretary
for the colonies, and Lord Birkenhead.
the lord high chancellor, were said TO
have held Collins in the highest es-
TEEN.
With the passing of Arthur Griffith.
who died August Il. and Collins, the
Irish Free Staters have lost two men
they will find hard to replace. When
Mr.. Griffith was buried, Collins, dress
ed in full uniform as cammonder-in-
chief of the army, was the chief
mourner for the government. Al
though threats had been made against
his life and his friends inveighed
against his participating. Collins
marched in the funeral procession to
Glasnevin cemetery.
Collins still was in his thirties, Last
May it was announced that Miss Kitty
Herman, who belongs to one Of the
larding families In Longford, was en-
gagged to marry Collins
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
FAIRFIELD
Cnautauqua Opens Thursday

The Community Chautauqua opens
here Thursday evening with a run
of six days Of splendid entertain
ments. At Z o'clock Thursday the
Junior Costume Parade will take
place along with other Junior events.
At 5 o'clock the musical novelty
Mordeglia Company. led by Pietro
Mordeg!ia - Americas famous ac-
Gordon player.
Friday offers the Junior Chautau-
qua events at 0 A. NJ; 80 p. NJ,
Manila Quartet, instrumental and
vocal program native Philippine
music. In the evening the musical
prelude will be given by the Manila
Quartet. followed by a lecturer on
China in the World Drama" by
DR.. William Hung. son of a former
governor of the Province of Shan
tunC. China.
The Junior meeting occurs every
morning at . o'clock under the di-
leader on Satul day afternoon "Thc
Mikado" Will be presented by the
Boston Light Opera Company. In the
evening. Mrs Nancy NJ. Schoon-
maker will give a lecture on The
Old Road and the New Trail"
ON tine afternoon OF the fourth
day. Songs and Ballards of Long
Ago will be sung in costume by the
Louise Lancaster Co This company
will give the musical prelude in the
evening, followed 10y An Evening in
Art by Miss Evelyn Ba"geit, noted
Crayon artist and cartoonist
On tn afternoon of the fifth day.
The Little symphony Orchestra. con
Quoted by Aaron Richmond. Boston
impresario. will give concert of
Old Masterpieces and Popular
Classics. In the evening 4 grand con
cert will be given by the symphony
Orchestra. followed 10y a lecture ON
community Ideals" BY Dr, David
u. Vaughan. who is now professor Of
Social Service in Boston lniNer-
sity.
The last Il ay offers the Junior Hip
prodrome in the afternoon. The
Junior citizens will present "A Jolly
Junior Jubilee At ; o'clock a
band concert will be given by the
Fadettes Military Band, one of the
leading women's musical organiza-
tions in the country. They VIII also
give a concert in the evening.
The NeCdIccraft Club and their chill
drcn will enjoy a picnic at Weber
pond
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
OAKLAND

Mrs. Emerson Heath and children.
Emerson Jr, and Edytha of Phladel-
phia arrived in town Tuesday and
will visit Mrs. Hcath's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. \. F. Sawtclle of High
street for a time.
Vernon Skllngs and Alanson
Skilincs left Monday on weeks
business trip to Augusta, Bath,
Brunswick and Bangor.
Miss Eosclna Clouthicr has return
Cd from a visit with friends in Dix
feld.
\ party consisting of DR.. and Mrs.
Carl H. Withorcll, Mrs. Emma j.
Mrs George Pullon. Mrs. Mary
Strickland. MIR. and Mrs J. f. Nor
riscttc. Mrs IT, II. Hatfield, Mrs.
Dwight T. Mccartney. Mrs. Lottie
Baker, Mrs. Annie Nigue and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Dame were guests Tues
day of Mrs. J, H. Morse at her sum-
NOR home at jefferson.
Miss ImOgcne Casey OF Watervile
is guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Bridges of the Fairfield road.
Mrs. Herbert Bridges and children,
Marguerite, Alice ana Herbert Clay
ton who have been guests Of Mr..
Bridges parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Bridges of Oakland Heights for
the past two weeks went to Water
willie, Monday. where they visited Mr..
and Mrs. +. H. Ramsdcll leaving
TuCSdrV for Scarcport IN visit Nrs
Bridges mother, Mrs. Melvin Parks
for few days. before returning to
their homo in Xhridgc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

There will be meeting OF the
striking shopmen in Eagles hall
Wednesday evening at 3 o'clock. The
strikers press committee declares
that things are going on as usual ana
that there have been no breaks in the
ranks of the strikers. The present
personnel at the shop is made up Of
outside help, chiefly recruited in Bos-
ron, with the exception Of about Is
men who did not walk out at the time
the strlke was called July !.
The government locomotives, SO
called, which were not quite up to the
standard Of the rest of the equipment,
have been brought out Of storage and
are now in use hauling trains on the
main line, since the destruction of the
locomotives in the fire at Portland.
Five engines were sent from Water
VILE to Portland to help make up their
shortage there.
good speaker will be present at
the meeting Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Local insurance men are compli-
mentng the local fire department on
the excellent stop made of the Mer-
rill &: Mayo g:ist mill fire. 1t is stat
ed, as was we'll understood at the
time. that the height of the building
made the fire especially hard to gec
it, and the fircmen saveral times dur
ing the fight risked their lives in pre-
carious situations. Eight lines of
hose, with a total length Of $500 feet.
We're laid. The drying out Of this
large amount Of hose has been quite a
task. but the last few links were load
cd onto the Hose . cart Tuesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
<aempffert accompanied Zoe liner on

Kaempffert accompanied Zoe liner on
the piano.
Miss Hazel Place of this city also
sang several numbers. being called
back for two encores. Miss Place
has a charming voice and her selec-
tion of songs was very pleasing.
Because of the absence OF Musical
Director j. Francis MacNichol, DR..
Farquhar was appointed musical di-
rector pro tenn. He fulfilled his
duties to the satisfaction of all.
Mac" appeared before the banquet
was over and the visitors were treat
ed to the bell ringers chorus"
which they pronounced as one of the
best choruses in the clubs of the 3lst
district.
This was the first meeting at which
the new president. Willis +. Swift
presided, but no one outside of the To-
cal club would have known it if they
had not been told. so well did he ham
die the task. Secretary George II. Ma
Comber drew the names of members
who would have charge of the pro-
gram for the next meeting as fol-
lows: Chairman, Paul n. Sargent,
John r. Gould. Smith S. Randall.
Following the meeting, Governor
Hill met with the directors Of the
local club to discuss matters relating
to the club.
The itinerary of the district gov
ernor and his party is as follows:
Wednesday nocn, Skowhegan: We'd
nesday evening. Waterville: Thurs
day noon, Lewist on Auburn; Thurs
day night, Biddeford- -Saco; Friday
noon Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

onc ty one owners of property in
ms cr:E are discovering that the
rftuIug damage in this city was
much greater than at first supposed as
ne result Of Fridays storm. The
papt.st church has been recently re-
rajred and painted, and was being
looked oyer Tuesday and the discov-
trv vas made that it was struck by
lightning along with other property
In this city. A small amount of dam
age was done TO the lower part of the
spire. In the storm OF May. 1921. the
ornaments on the lower part Of the
sptre we're blown off. The damage to
tie church in the recent storm was not
sor;Ous.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Merchants Hit Trail
for Island Park Today
Big Time in Store
All aboard for Island Park.

All ABOARD IOr lSllnu i'dlh.
Today, Wednesday. is the great
Merchants Field Day which has heen
marked on the calendars of Water
VILE tradesiolk for many long
weeks, and for which many prepara-
tons have been made.
AT 8 o'clock, this Wednesday
morning, employees and employers
Nill sally forth for the most famous
high class resort in Central Maine.
ana Journal readers can Just bet all
their old shoes and rolled down
Stockings. if they wear en-. that the
NI:crville bunch is out for good
tmo and does not care who knows
= There viii I've no difference or
distinction between employers and
employed. except the former will be
expected to foot the transportation
tll!s. arrangements have been made
hE each local concern as to the eX-
1ct manner in which the trip will
Nc made 70 Island Park. whether II
he ocioplane, automobile, trolley.
steam railroad. or honest-to- good.
n0ss hiking The main Idea - to
set there
{. r. Root of the Community Ser
Vice, who has been opening up new
aF0nuoS of amusement and new vls-
tas of a good time to local folk,
Young ami old, viii he present with
rs assistants and viii carry along
Us bag full of tricks. Folks who
Mink they know all there is to Know
2. ont the different ways to have fun
ara who have never yet taken peep
II AZ his normal class in making 9TH
g folks have good time. have
whole lot ahead of them. Mr.. Root
7nd the Community Service show
fho old folks how to be young again,
a"d the Young folks how to forget
That the whole world isn't one great
hiS jolly kindergarten. But as the
slang phrase goes nowadays. That
ain't all" Those uappers and jazz
bounds. who may turn their youth
iHl roses in the air at innovations
not of their own conjuring. can
"ance TO their hearts content at the
pavilion. and those to whom eating
S the principal object in life can
carry with them marm's cooking or
T they don't like this either. there's
" good hotel at Island Park which
sure can accommodate them. AS we
SAID before, All Aboard! All Aboard
lor Island Park.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Dept. of Labor Looks
for Maximum Soft Coal
Production Within Week

Washington Aug. 22.-(By A P)-
Prediction was made today by the
Department of Labor on the tasis
of reports from its conciliatory that
within a week sufficient bituminous
mines Will be in operation 10 pro-
duce 100000 tons weekly,
Normal production of bitumnous
prior to the strike amounted to ap-
proximately 100000 tons.
Labor Department officials also ex-
ment shortly would be reached be-
tween anthracite operators and Off
Gals of the United Mine Workers
meeting in Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
AUGUSTA man BOUND
OVER TO j. s. DISTRICT
COURT IN LIQUOR CASE

oilVer w. Priest, proprietor of the
fIne Tree Fox Farm, appeared Tues
day forenoon before United States
Commissioner Sanford L. Foeg
charged with illegal transportation
ana intoxicating liquors. He pleaded
rot guilty, waived hearing and was
round over 10 the Federal District
court which meets az Portland Sep
temher 18th, in the sum of $500,
which was furnished.
y bond was also furnished to cover
me auto which the enforcement
agents seized and which he is to hold
until such time as they desire it.
Prlest was arrested last Saturday
afternoon by United States prohibi
tlon agents in connection with the
nndlns OF several quarts Of liquor in
the car.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Qoyon.C .Cloutier

John B. Doyon, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
], A. Doyon, and Miss Flora Cloutier,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Augustine
Cloutier of this city. were united in
marriage Monday morning al :
o'clock at the st Augustine church.
Rev. Fr. Casavant performing the
ceremony. The double ring service
was used. They We're attended ny
Mr. Cloutier and Wilbrod Doyon.
brother Of the groom.
After the ceremony. wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the bride and the couple left by train
for Haverhill, Mass. whore they will
pass week. They Will reside in this
civ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Macomber Playground Notes

Saturday afternoon, August H6, VIII
be boys day and there Will be boat
races at the playground with prizes
for the winner and the hest looking
boat Then a bicycle and cart par
aGe with prizes for the best decorat-
cd cart and bicycle. Will he held. \
number of the bikes are already dec
GRATED and are being held in readi-
ness for the parade Saturday after
noon. 50 decorate YOUR cart or bike
and come down and win prize.
The old playground boat has been
. treated to a coat Of paint and all
l1sgcd up and it will he entered in the
race Saturday. The work on the boat
has heen all done by the boys al the
playground and il was some task
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
One Enough

She was giving orders at an ex-
press rate, for they we're married,
and he, as a rule one of the most
meek and submissive of men, was
like the proverbial worm beginning
to turn.
DO you think" he sneered. that
YOU rule the whole of the universe ?"
NO" she snapped, but rule the
first letter of it."-Buffalo Express.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
ROTARY DISTRICT
GOVERNOR SPEAKS
TO LOCAL CLUB
Judge Robert w. Hill of Salem.
Mass, Brings Fine Message
to Augusta Rotary at Tues
day Evening Session ~
Speaks on Growth and Ideals
Of Rotary - Splendid Pro.
gram of Meeting

Robert W. Hill of Salem. Mass,
governor of the 31st Rotary District.
which includes Maine. New Hamp-
shire Vermont and part Of Massa-
chusetts. was the guest of honor at
meeting of the Augusta Rotary
Cup held Tuesday evening in the
banquet hall at the Augusta House.
Ihe hall was well filed with local
Rotarlans and their guests. there be-
ing numbered among the latter.
Hiram E. Shorey of Chicago, one of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

The boys Of Camp kennetec. To-
Gated al North Belgrade. have ar
ranged a minstrel show for Friday,
Aug. ., at s =. NJ, at the camp. The
;.ocoeds are to be devoted to some
worthy Waterville charity. Louis NJ
!-lcishcr and Samuel \. Friedman are
tho directors of the performance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mrs. Selma Borum, who has been
spending the summer with her brother,
Oscar r. Diggs of Pleasant street, died
very suddenly of heart trouble Tuesday
morning. Mr.. Diggs will accompany
the remains to her home in Norfolk,
Va, Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

An auto bearing a Texas license
name tags now so commonly used,
bearing the name. San Antonio, was
seen Tuesday on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

party consisting of Mr. and Mrs.
S. Habem and sons, Master Charles
and Master Harold Habem, Of Port
land, were among the guests registered
Tuesday at the Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Minnie Richards has returned
to her duties at Vaughan's Lunch aft
cr visiting Canada in company with
Miss Olive Fecteau, as the guest OF
Solon friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mrs. Hascall and daughter, Miss
Mary Eastman, Mrs. Ralph ]. Patter-'
son, and Miss Flora Barelle have re-
turned home after spending a week
with Mrs. George Marr at Spruce
Point
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Marston of Dav-
export. Ia, who have been visiting for
the past three weeks with Mr.. Mar
stons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. z.
Marston Of Green street, have returned
70 their home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Henrietta Fassett was
guest, Tuesday, Of Miss Grace De-
Orsay. Miss Fassett, whose home
is in Boston. is passing the summer
at the Fassett camp at Messaion-
skee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

NJ. l. Collins of Gorham. we'll
known as a horseman and travelling
man, was in the city on business
Tuesday Mr.. Collins will start sew
eral races this season in the Prov
inces and elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

The condition Of Edward Sellar, who
was seriously injured last Wednesday
while diving at Island Park, was re-
ported last night to he about the same.
His condition is considered very Sc
rious.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Josephine Willette has returned
to her duties at the box Office Of the
City Opera House after two weeks
vacation passed at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mrs. Marjorie Smith Webber is
substituting as pianist at the Opera
House during the vacation of the
regular pianist, Kenneth Hanley, who
is enjoying week at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

I;es Mildred Sander and Miss
Gaa;rudc Harlow have returned from
Lakeside whore they have been the
guests of the Misses Fern and Elsie
TaIrCS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

John A. Jacques from Estcourt, P
G., who has Leen visiting friends in
Waterville, has gone to Lewiston for a
few days and will return to purchase
farm in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Joseph L. Ouillettc has severed his
connection with the kennebec Groc-
,rr Co, where he has held the posi-
ION Of bookkeoper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Amelia Falconi. who has been
on a three weeks vacation from her
duties at the D. W. Adams store, re-
turned Monday to her work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Leavitt and
Mrs. A. NJ. Simpson and sons, Milton
and Alfred of Winnegance are visit
ing for fe wdays with Mr.. Leavitt's
brother, C. NJ Leavitt of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

v;lle, Florida, formerly Miss Frances
Colgan Of this city. is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Florence Colgan Of
State street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Ephraim Dostie and son, Henry Dos
tie. who passed last week in Bangor
and Oldtown. a"e visiting this week in
Boston. Henry Dostie, who is en-
ployed at the Barker clothing store, is
enjoying two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

c. D. Jones of Windsor, Arthur Ia
Der Of Weeks Mills and Harold Smith
Of Belgrade Lakes were visitors
Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

The annual reunion of the Eames-
Ames family will be held at the
Grange hall. East Nassalboro, Friday,
Aug. 25.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

The regular band concert will be
Reid Wednesday evening, Aug. 23,
DreN's Waterville Band will furnish
the program.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Marie Simpson has resigned
her position at the D. w. Adams
store and accepted a position at the
State Laboratory of Hygene.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

o. ]. Giguere and family have gone
to Quebec. Mrs. Giguere and the chill
dren will remain for an extended Va
cation,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Ethel Lancey of the Water
Vile Telephone Exchange has return
ed from a two weeks visit TO New
HAMPSHIRE
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Abraham Paikowsky of Baltimore,
Nd, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Paikowsky of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Gladys Quimby of 10 Center
street left Tuesday for two weeks at
her home in Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

T. r. Sullivan of Portland was
among the guests noted in town Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Alfred Dostie Of the Hersey shoe
store is enjoying q two weeks vaca-
ZION, making an auto tour of northern
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Cartilage of
this city are enjoying a weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Young have e.
turned to their home in this city after
passing a few days with Mr.. Young S
mother in Greenville.