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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
FARM BUILDINGS
AT LEEDS BURN

Leeds, Me, April is.-The tvu. s'ar
farmhouse Of a = Barker. on, NJ o..
finest sots Of farm buildings us
county caught fire SUNDAY morning
from a spark which few az Tho e.lr
ncy from an open fireplace
Tho spark SGT fire 60 the ru#f c..
the wing OF tho building
Mr., Bankers grandson with 'f.,rf
was across the road They sm.#.
smoke and discovered that d can.
from The burning roof Tho farm %
equipped With every modern chr
vcnioucc including water ~ stem ar.
chemicals for hghting hrc. The ia.
set Tho pumps IA operation before taf#
went 4" warn the family. and thratt
this prompt action tho IRE Was tar.r.
guishcd before Il spread TO the laa
part of the house.
. Mr.. Barker is proprietor - ths
Farmers Union store al East Liver
more. Several years ago De vae cor.
ncct"d with the Bates mill IA LcvIs,rr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Elisha Proctor Churchill

Mechanic Falls. April 1.-THE fun
cral of Elisha Proctor Churchill. who
died at his home on Pleasant street
April 18th. was held at the Baptist
church Thursday afternoon with Rev.
III. NJ. burlington officiating.
Mr.. Churchill. the son of James and
Orpha Churchill, was born i'm Ray
mond, April IS. 1915. On oct. lG. 1866,
he was married to Miss Hannah Tor
rey of Dixfeld. Four children were
born of this union, two of whom are
Portland and Mrs. Cleora c. Downing
of Auburn. There are also five grand
sons who survive him.
The deceased served as soldief for
a short time in the Civil War He was
a charter member of the Grange At
West Minot.
Before coming to Mechanic Falls iu
1908 he had lived at Dixfcld. Poland.
Hebron. Auburn and Halloween. He
was an expert gardener and for many
years his garden has been a show place
in the town. AS a maker of imple-
mcnts he was a genius, having invent
cd and made most of the tools which
he used in Bookkeeping. orcharling and
truck gardening.
A man of deep religious convictions,
Mr.. Churchill attended in his later
years. the Baptist church He was
possessed of a philosophical turn of
mind and an interesting and orig nal
thinker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Death VIM. n. Jacnman, Fayette

Fayette, April william II. Jack
man died at his home in Fayette Sat
urday night, at the age of IS ears
MI. Jackman was lorn in the town
of Mount Vernon and has been a resi-
dent of F'ayette for Al years. He mar
ried Miss Sylvia NJ. Butler of Mount
Vernon and ont their wedding day
they came to Fayette to live where
they have resided ever since.
Mir. Jackman is survived by his
widow. four sons. Stanley of Liver
more Falls, Dean, of Hamilton. Cam
ada, Martin, who lives at home and
Ernest of Dalton, Mass. lie also leav-
es one brother, Charles. OF South
Chesterville and one ster. Mrs. AIDE
line Basford of Pittsdeld. Maine.
Mr.. Jackman was an old soldier and
served in the Rebellion from 'G2 TO IS
in the 18th Maine. Company G.. was
wounded at the battle of Gettysburg.
was prisoner in Lihbey prison two
months and at Andei sonville prison
seven months.
Mr.. Jackman had been in failing
health for about year and paalysis
was the cause of his death. He was
member of. the Grand Army and one
OF Fayetts's most esteemed citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Mill Men and Strikers
To Confer in PaWtuXet

Woonsocket, K. L., April 17.--For-
mer Governor Aram J. Pothier in a
statement Used by him here today,
announced that representatives of
cotton mill operatives and manufac-
turers in the Pawtucket Valley may
meet this week in an effort to end
the existing strike.
Mr.. Pothier in explaining his part
in initiating negotiations, says the
manufacturers MAINTAIN they cannot
concede anything regarding hours of
labor or reduction in wages but eX-
press willingness to discuss the sit
uation, and hopes to receive favor
able answer from the operatives to-
day. The former governor added
that he is acting as a citizen at the
request of prominent citizens in the
Pawtucket Valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Remaininq at the Bottom

l wish i knew how young men are
usually affected by that success in
life feature of popular magazines
Wherein the great bondholder tells
them to save their money and stick
to their jobs and grow to resem Bile
him. AS for me, the older / grow
tie pleasanter it is TO find that same
familiar bondholder saying the same
familiar things to world of Bolshe-
vism, jazz, sanitation, short skirts,
radlum, free speech and other hasty
matters. There. at any rate I do not
fall behind the times. Only last
month 1 happened by good luck on
these men at the top" advising the
young in a magazine. And there they
all were Just as in 1899.
There was the large financier sAV-
ing that unless the young man couN
save his money he had not the seeds
of success IN him. and the leading
grocer of the Middle West saying that
If the young man wished to succeed
he must save. his money and the man
at the top of the shoe business in
three states saying that the young
man had better save his money if he
wished to succeed. Then that rail-
road president, who is always so de-
lighted at having had hardly any
early education. was advising the
young man to begin, as he himself
did, in a country bank, while that
other railway president, who has
had a college education, was saying
that it had helped to make him what
he was, and would no doubt help the
young man to resemble him, thus
tending to the elevation of man
kind. Not only was the advice
the same down to the last
word Of it, but there was no
change even in the countenances of
the advisers save in the matter of
boards, which for the most part had
been removed since 1899. Leading
citizens who advise the young may
shave from time to time, but other
wise there is no difference.
To me this lesson of the men at the
top has always been the justification
of a somewhat careless life. and
have found some of the best reasons
I ever had for remaining at the bot
tom simply by looking at the men at
the top.-Harper's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

Deputy Sheriff Robinson is sport
ing one of the best possible adSer-
tisements to his ability as an officer
of the law. in the shape of dis
colored eye, the work of a husky
chap with a reputation as a prize
fighter, Edward White by name.
White passed the night in the Cool
err" and of course is now sorry for his
loss of temper. AS result OF his
pugilistic ability he will not only ans
wer the charge of intoxication but
that of resisting an officer as well. I.
G. Harrington had the machine in
which he was driving Sunday eve
ming turn turtle on the Brunswick
road near the home Of George Dan
forth. He will appear in court Tues
day morning to explain matters to
his homer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Cooper Ridley

In the Chiversalist~church at HALO
well. Maine. on Easter Monday. with
the Easter lilies as wedding bells. ring
ingin. we trust, MACY years of happi-
ness for the contracting parties. there
was quiet marriage ceremony uniting
Chester r. Cooper of Augusta and
Miss Carrie Maud Ridley Of Lewiston.
The bride is a prominent young lady
in her home city. and the groom is
equally well known in Augusta. Their
many friends wish them a life of Joy
and prosperity.
Rev. NJ. J.. iIadley was the oficiat-
fng minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
OAKLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. William Bushey of
Waterville were guests Monday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lessor of Oak
land Heights.
Mrs. Myrtle Pierce went Sunday to
the Elm City hospital in Waterville
where she will undergo a surgical
operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Aver return
ed Saturday night from a two
months visit in st Petersburg,
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah Jackins, who
have been visiting Mrs. Jackin's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Sturte-
want over the weekend, have re-
turned to their home in Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Goodwin of
Fairfield street and Mr.. and Mrs.
guests Sunday at family dinner
party of Mr.. and Mrs. William Cor
son at their home in Waterville.
Rev. and Mrs. Weston F. Holman
will leave this morning for Auburn
to attend the Methodist conference
which is in session there this week.
Merton Dudley of Rome was a
weekend guest of friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kilgore of
Waterville were Sunday guests of
Mrs. Kilgore's sister, Mrs. Norman
kennison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Public, over
who for several years have been en-
ployed in Bridgeport, \ and New
Haven, Conn, arrived in town Sat
urday night and are moving. into
their home on Water street.
Miss Helen Perrin, who has been
passing the Faster vacation at the
home of her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs Alfred Perrin, returned Monday
to Gorham, where she is attending the
Normal school. Miss Perrin has made
rapid progress in her studies at Cor
ham and has been elected vice presi-
| dent of the Young Womens Christian
Association there.
| Mrs. Lillian Charles of Waterville
was a Sunday guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Newm7n Kenn:son.
Miss Alice Farrar. a teacher in the
public schools of Waverly. Mass, ar
rived in town Saturday and will pass
| the Easter vacation at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Rebecca Farrar.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bradford, who
were called here by the death of Mrs
Bradford's grandfather, Albert Brann.
have returned to their home in Port
| land.
| Easter was fittingly observed Sun
day at the different churches in town
| There was special music both morn
| ing and evening. A large number
were in attendance and the decorations
were most attractive. consisting of
Easter lilies, pottcd plants and ever
green.
Tho four-act comedy entitled Be
licve Me, Zantippe," will be presented
! in Memorial hall on Thursday and Fri
day evenings, April 20 and 81, under
the auspices of Harry @. Decker Post.
American Legion. A large number Of
tickets have already been sold and
seats will be reserved Wednesday
morning at the store Of {. II. Martin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

The members of Granite Lodge No.
50. X. of p. will be hosts tonight to
the "Doakies" from Auburn who are
visiting the kennebec valley today.
They will come over on special cleo
trio car service and are 10 parade at
the cities of Augusta and Gardiner
before their arrival here. They will
parade in their oriental uniforms top
ped by the red fez. and will be accom-
panied by their own music. In the
evening at City hall complimentary
ball will be in order. A feature of the
occasion will be drill by the crack
drill squad Of Ali Bahia Council, d, o.
X. K. Grand Chancellor Louis Jack
of Lisbon Falls will also be a guest of
the evening The music for the eve
ming win be rendered by the Kelley
Grille Orchestra OF Auburn. The af-.
fair is public and everybody is cor
daily invited TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
ThsaAppropriation Bill

Mayor Lamb presented the annual
bill for the city of Gar
diner. at the Monday evening meet
ing of the council. The bill was
given a passage, pending publication.
The total of the bill is $156, 351.0 OF. or
$4,000 more than that of the pre-
vious year. This increase is due to
the increased State and county tax,
the repaving of Water street and
s 900 additional for schools. The
mayor stated that the bill had been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
George Smith of Abingdon, Ma!

George Smith Of Abingdon. Mass,
with his son, Albert. changed'a tire
on one of the automobiles in their
garage and then went into the house.
where they remained a couple of
hours. Mr.. Smith stepped out to see
if the tire was all right, but was I'M
able to locate the garage. The cars
We're there where he had left them.
but high wind had lifted the garage
and had deposited it in field so
yards away without disturbing the
people in the house,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Record Sale Of
Shares on Change

New York, April 17.-Business on
the stock exchange today rose to the
enormous total Of 100000 shares,
record for activity since April 81, 1920.
Dealings encompassed ass separate is
sues. which exceeds all Previous rec
ords of that character
Accumulation of buying orders from
out of town cen.e rs over the week end
recess and still greater ease: of money
call loans dropping from to 81 per
cent. before noon--were foremost
among the accelerating developments
Oils. in which last weeks dealings
were specially impressive, again were
the issues around which the greater
part of the days operations revolved.
Domestic oils were most favored, es-
pecially Sinclair, Middle States, Cos
den, Invncible and others or the low
priced group, but Standard OILS ana
the Mexican and Dutch division also
were in steady request.
At midday. when the list hcl extend
ed it's strength by persistent absorb
ton of rails, sudden setback oc-
Cured, oils reacting one to four points.
The reversal followed reports that a
reported deal of the Sinclair company
with the government had encountered
unexpected difficulties. To add to the
confusion, cables announced that Ger
many and Russia had entered into
pact at Genoa.
The wild scramble to take profits
soon was offset by renewed buying OF
rails and the list became fairly stable
Another selling movement marked the.
final hour, however, when steels were
singled out on Pittsburg advices sug-
costing that the coal strike hSI be-
come a serious factor in the recent
expansion of that industry. Bonds
were relatively more steady than the
stock market but trading failed to
reach last weeks figures.
The Liberty series were subjected
to considerable realizing, especially
among the several ia per cent. IS
sues.
Foreign bonds made greater upward
progress than the domestice offerings,
although among the latter many of
the convertible, debenture and refund
ing issues reflected substantial buying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS
Shadows Of the West" Based on Big
American Theme

Shadows of the West" Based on Big
American Theme
Shadows of the West" thrilling,
sensat ional picture of the Great Far
West, will be shown at the Strand
theater today. 1t is presented by the
Motion Picture Producing Co. of
America, Inc, and is a National Elk
changes, Inc. release. Paul Hurst
directed the making of the picture
which was produced under the per-
sonal supervision of Charles Hick-
man.
Wherever Shadows of the West"
has been seen, it has created a yeri-
table furore. In Los Angeles, where
the picture was first shown, the Times
said: Shadows of the West was re-
ceiyed with cheers and astounding
applause" The Examiner declared it
to be a powerful story well pro-
duced." "'Shadows of the West
compels attention-it hits home and
will enlighten the rest of the coun-
try" said the Express. And to make
the verdict unanimous, the Record
said: ut will make the country safe
for Americans"
Shadows of the West" is a West
ern picture of the finest type. Never
were the fearless, dashing, reckless
type of men to be found in the Great
West shown to better advantage on
the screen. Back of all the thrills is
an idea-a real, great big idea; one
that has been in the minds of millions
of Americans for these many years
past. interviewer through the whole
fabric of the picture is love tale,
charming in it's naive VIII olesomeness.
AS fine as is the story in shadows
of the West" it is no better than the
acting. The cast is a particularly
fine one, including Hedda Nova, long
famous as screen star, and Lieut..
Pat O'Brien, by long odds one of the
most picturesque figures ever to find
it's way to the screen.
Shadows of the West" is the kind
of a picture that will make you get
right up in your seat and give three
rousins cheers and perhaps a yell or
two.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

cial request will be repeated next sun
day, when the odd Fellows and Re
bekahs of Hallowell will worship with
us, concentrating the l03rd anniver-
sary of the organization Of the order.
The sermon by the pastor empha-
sized the final triumph of all the forces
of life eternal over sin and its results;
the victory of Christ in bringing all
soults into perfect harmony with God,
that is to crown the struggles OF the
ages with a full, complete salvation
for all mankind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Goodwin Kip

Information wanted in regard to Au-
gusta A. Kip, widow Of Samuel II.
Kip, and daughter Of Susan and George
Goodwin, who resided in Gardiner,
Maine, or the vicinity about 1910 or
1911. Samuel N. Kip is now dead and
estate being settled. Anyone having
information about this family please
communicate with Fred W. De Camp,
Counsellor at Law, Prudential Build
ing, Newark, n. J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

The children of St. Matthews
Sunday school held short devotion
al service at the church on Monday
night. At that time the mite boxes
were brought in and tabulated. Fol-
lowing the service adjournment was
made to the Lecture room where a
social hour was enjoyed, games were
played and refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served. The
youngsters report having had a
really wonderful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Parasite Of Gypsy Moth increasing i
Numbers

An imported parasite Of the psy
moth known as Apautolcs mclarOs.
celus, has been present in New Enl
land since 1911. and Is now nrmh
established. u Is spreading rapIdi
from the colonies which have heta
liberated, and is increasing In spite q
its being severely attacked by aratt.
or parasite, according 90 Deparimer'
Bulletin 1928, 10y S. s. Crossmar
now issued by the United states De.
partment OF Agriculture.
The fact that the parasite - ali.
tn complete It's life cycle on severn.
native insects adds considerably 20
It's value as an introduced parasit
ana makes It's permanent ESTABLISH,
mont more certain than II the Eps
moth were its only host The para
site has two generations each year ~
the gypsy moth. and W very ahuuiar.
In many small areas n gives prom
Use, says tho bulletin, OF becoming
one 81 the most valuable OF thc In.
ported parasites. Its method ~ a.
tack consists Of laying ~ eggs In TIE
larvae OF the moth.
The gypsy moth attacks both o..
chard and forest trees, PARTICULAR
oaks and birch. II IN not fond q
conifcrs. but " especially destruct"
In the mixed type of forest such a.
are prevalent in New England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

Arthur o. Kreite, revenue, bond
and income tax expert. with Offices in
the International Bank Building. Los
Angeles, Calf, reported among his
income tax clients a man who de-
clared himself winner of $500 in po-
ker games. He lid he wished to in
clude this in his statement OF his in
come. After restoratives had been
used to bring Kreite back to con-
seriousness he proceeded to make out
the report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

cut. to the lowest possible figure and
quite saving thus made. otherwise
the bills total would have been much
larger. Miss Viola Christensen was
granted. license as a weigher of
coal. hay and grain. The city treas
urer was instructed to give Mayor
Lamb a quit claim deed of the,
Thomas Bishop house, on payment of
taxes and interest, as the mayor has
purchased the property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Seek Removal Painting
Claimed Slur on Hebrews

Boston, April 1.-THE committee on
judiciary of the Massa chusetts legs-
lature today visited ths Boston public
library and viewed the painting THE
Synagogue" by John Singer Sargent,
in connection with hill pending be-
fore the committee providing for the
removal Of the painting from the lib
rary.
The bill was introduced by Repres-
entative Coleman Sil,crt who assert
~ that the painting vas slur on the
Jewish people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
Floods Undermine
Tracks, Work Train
Falls into River

Hartford. Conn, April IA work
train of eight cars and locomotive
toppled over into the Connecticut
river flood area today when about
1900 feet of track collapsed at, the
upper end ofthe New Haven railroad
yards north of this city. No one was
hurt, although there We're a dozen
men aboard. The main line tracks
are not affected by the freshet
The water in the river is now
about 81 feet above low water mark
and falling steadily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

1t was a merry party that attend
ed the Easter Monday ball, given
under the auspices of the American
Legion at City hall last night. The
floor was never in better condition
and the music was the same jazzy
stuff that Vie" Whitman's Bear Cats
of Bowdoin College are capable Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

Tickets for ''All Tangled Up" have
been selling rapidly and a full house
will be on hand to witness this comedy
drama. The price of admission is with
in reach of all. The general admission.
4Oc.; reserved seats, 1Jc. extra. The
reserved seat sale will open at Quinns
drug store Thursday, April 20, at Z
r. M-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
SOUTH GARDINER
Mrs. Hattie M. Turner

Mrs. Hattie NJ. Turner, aged "a, wife
of John Turner Of South Gardiner, died
Monday morning at the Gardiner hos
pital after long illness. She is sur
vived by her husband, five small chill
dren, and sister, Mrs. Henry Hop
kins of Knox. Maine. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday. April -, from
her late home in South Gardiner.
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Gard Of Thanks

ave wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness during the sickness
and death of our loved one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur White & faInil%
Mr. and Mrs. George Jaquith G. family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry White,
Mr. and Mrs Colby York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

The gowns worn by the ladies
were very pretty. the new shades
predominating. and the affair as a
whole was one of the most brilliant
local social events of the season. The
floor was in charge of Commander
Harold Tibbetts who was ably as
sisted by the several members of the
order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

Word has been received. in the city
of the marriage of Albion Hale Brain
erd to Miss Eleanor Wells Lewis, both
of Arlington. n. j., which occurred in
New York The groom Is a former
principal of Hallowell High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

George Palmer of this lefty is cred
tied with getting the largest fish of
the season so far at Lake Cobbossee-
contee. Mr.. Palmer got four others
of the finny tribe. all trout on Sunday
last The large one weighed five and
quarter pounds. Among the local
nmrods who were successful Sunday
are Roy Fuller. Milton L. Aldrich and
Walter Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18

Some good catches of trout are
reported as being made by some
Gardiner men at Cobbossee. The best
catch yet reported by Gardiner fish
ermen was made by Frank A. Wise
and Ernest J.. Goodspeed, on Mon
day. They returned in the afternoon
with string of six, totaling within a
few ounces of Is pounds. The largest
tipped the scales at little over 1-2
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-18
LOCAL NOTICE

Augusta and Gardiner Girls club
featuring two Commute plays. Dance
afterward. Apr. 10. Library hall, KEEL
ley's orchestra. Plays at 1880, ad-
mission CSC. Dance and plays, 55c.
aprlT-iS