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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Mutual Fire Insurance Co.'S Annual
Convention

Tho annual convention of tho Maine
Association Of Mutual Fire Insurance
Companies Will he held on September
81 and IS az the State of Maine room,
Falmouth Hotel. Portland. The fol-
lowing program for tie convention has
been arranged:
Wednesday, Sept. 81, 10 a. NJ
Gcucrnl conference Of officers and
members, Dinner.
Afternoon session at 1.30- Report OF
officers Report Of companies. Ad-
dress Of welcome by Mayor Carroll :.
chanlin. Response, FIRES. J.. +. Tuttle.
Address by u. II. Campbell Of Massa-
chusntts with greetings from the ma
tlonal association. Election of offccrs
APPOINTMENT OF committees. Banquet.
Evening scssion-Roport OF commit
tees. Address by Hon. G. Walden
smith. state insurance commissioner:
subtcct. Fire Prevention" Address
by Senator Cole Of York county. Dis
cus.on. lightning Rods: Their Uses
and Abuses. opened by G. W. Rich
afdson. Questions.
Thursday forenoon. session at 10
o'clock business. Ad-
dress. L. Il. Folsom Of Norridgewock
Discussion. Agents School of lnstruc-
ton" opened by r. L. Mtllett Of Cor
ham. Questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Observe Feast
OF Dedication

The members of Saint Matthews
church are observing today-the
Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle
and the Feast of the Dedication OF
the church-as their Patronal Fes-
tival. There will be a Celebration
of the Holy Communion at eight a.
IN. and special evening prayer with
sermon at seven thirty p. m. The
Rev. Melville Mclaughlin. Priest in
Charge of Saint Marks church, Au-
gusta will be present at the evening
service and will assist in the SER
vice. 1t is to be noted with interest
that Mr. Mclaughlin was at one
time rector of Saint Matthew
church. it being his first charge. The
sermon will be preached by the rec
tor the Rev. Rush w. d. Smith. The
choir. which has been rehearsing for
The OCCASION will be in full attend
once to sing the whole service. Fol-
lowing this service, the members OF
the parish and their friends will
sather in the vestry for social time.
ard refreshments will be served. The
rector and members of the conErega-
ton cordially invite their friends and
all those who might be interested ii
the church to attend these and AL
other services at Saint Matthew's
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Maine Club Women
Open Annual Meet
at DOVer-FOXcrOft

Doyer-Foxcroft, Sept. 20.-The an
nual meeting Of the Maine Federation
OF Womcn's Clubs opened today with
the visiting clubs as guests OF the To-
cal Cosmopolitan. Athena and Carpe
Deim clubs Of this place. Tor several
weeks these organizations have been
getting ready for the coming of their
guests. and il is expected that over
600 delegates will be present.
The first session opened with an in
vocation by Rev. Henry +. Huse of the
United Baptist church. America was
sung by the entire audience under o
leadership Of Cornelius E. Clark. Mrs
Helen +. Dyer. president Of the Cosmo-
politan Club, extended q welcome to
the Maine federation in behalf Of the
entertaining clubs, while the welcome
to Dover-Foxcroft was given by Hon
Frank i. Guernsey. The response in
Behalf Of the federation delegate. was
given by Mrs. Thomas w. Danforth
Ex-presidcnts OF the federation then
gave greetings, which contained felici
tations on the past years work and on
the prospects for the future.
brief business session followed
during which the minutes OF the mid
winter meeting were read and apnrov.
cd, and reports OF the various OTHERS
on the work which has been done in
many OF the departments during the
past year These showed the organ.
iTation to be engaged in worthwhile
work in various lines Of local and
Statewide welfare.
This evening there will be a recep-
ton at the residence of Mrs. Edward
J. Mayo. This will be under the .ns-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
TorAn-Johnson

Miss Mary Ellen Toman Of Randolph
and Erwin r. johnson were united in
wedock Wednesday morning at Saint
Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. p. H.
Reardon officiating. The couple were
attended by Leo Toman. brother of the
bride. as best man, and Miss Kathleen
+. Toman, sister Of the bride, as
bridesmaid. The wedding was largely
attended. The bride was charmingly
gowned in white satin, wore a veil
caught up with orange blossoms and
carried bouquet of bride roses. Her
travelling dress was of blue tricotine.
The bridesmaid was attired in pink
Georgette and carried pink roses.
In the afternoon reception was held
at the home of the bride. which was
followed by wedding luncheon. There
was fine display of wedding gifts of
gold, silver, cut glass and linen, at
testing the popularity of the contract
ing parties. The house was artistically
trimmed with cut flowers and autumn
leaves.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William J. Toman of 80 Wa
ter street. Randolph. She is a grad
uate Of the Gardiner High, class of
1915. and has been employed as a
stenographer in the office Of the r. P.
Hazard Co. The bridegroom is the
son Of Mrs. Eta Webster of Wales. He
is a graduate of Monmouth Academy.
class of 1914. He served overseas for
period Of two years in the Supply
Train of the -Solst.
Among the out-of-town guests pres
ent were Mrs. Edward Crowell and
Miss Bertha Johnson of Portland; Mrs.
Eta Webster and children. Viola and
Carl. of Wales; Miss Julia Murray of
ST, George n. f.: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
F. Lonergap of Cedar Rapids. Ia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson left in the
afternoon on brief wedding trip and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
More Stories of
Americans Rescue
Work in Smyrna

Athens. Sept. 20--(By a. P. ALL
accounts of the rescue work at Smyr
ma during it's terrible experience
from fire, piliage and massacre are
piing up evidence of the notable
part PLAYED by Americans in those
saving labors.
For instance. there Is the story
told by Miss Jean Christie of Spring
field. Massa chusetts. director of the
American y, w. c. A. in Smyrna.
She is now in Athens as a refugee
and speaks of her own part in the
tragedy with all modesty, yet by
displayed remarkable bravery and
resourcefulness.
With Miss Myrtle Nolan. also an
American, Miss Christie conducted a
school for children.
when the fire started" she said,
refugees began streaming into the
city moaning. weeping and implor-
Armenian orphans in the houses and
school nearby and thought it best to
bring them to the Y. w. g. A.. When
I got there, / found the building afire
and led them through the streets 20
Ianother y. w. c. A. The children
screamed pitifully. fearing the Tur-
kish soldiers. who were everywhere.
Soldiers stopped us on the streets,
but 1 pleaded with them to let us
proceed without harm. and they did
so. The scene that night was ter
rible. Flames. accompanied by re-
sounding explosions. advanced stead
lily, consuming everything. including
the Y. w. G. A.. and we lost all.
We were ordered to take refuge on
an American steamer. Twelve Am
erican bluejackets escorted us TO the
waterfront. where we embarked on
the American steamer Winona. The
streets were filed with dead and dy-
ing and one man was shot before my
eyes.
Bodies were lying on the quay
The next day ] saw the remains of a
number of persons floating on the
water. 1t seems all like nightmare.
For ten days, we did not take off our
clothes. I shall never forget the look
of terror those little Armenian chill
dren showed as 1 led them through
the streets of smyrna"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Consul Horton Tells
Narrowing Details
Experience at SMYRNA

Athens, Sept. 20. (By A. P.)-"Dur-
ing my consulship at Saloniki, | was
bombed by Bulgars and Germans and
during my official career, l have had
many rought experiences with sub
marines and fire, but never in my life
have l seen anything like the Smyrna
catastrophe" is the manner in which
George Horton, the American consul
general at Smyrna, in his first re-
marks of the disaster summed up to
the Associated Press his experiences
in Asia Minor
Consul General Horton explained
that his official position prevented his
commenting on the incidents in
Smyrna but said it wasr his duty 10
speak Of the splendid heroism and
self sacrifice Of the American colon
lists in Smyrna.
thousands Of refugees, in the de-
spairing city, were absolutely hungry
and destitute. Rufus w. Lane, an
American engaged in Smyrna, spoke
up on one occasion. and said tina.
they mad not come to the meeting to
iook out for their own safety, but to
look out for those OF the starving
people. Francis w. Blackiey, an
other American agreed in this and
gave 200 Turkish pounds to start a
subscription list for the refugees.
Stanley w. Smith Of the Standard Oil
Company in Smyrna gave 500 Turk
sh pounds.
we started the work Of relief i'm
mediately. The American firms con-
tributed the use OF their automobiles
and trucks. They never saw them
again because they were completely
burned up. Representative Ameri-
cans. members of the Y. NJ. c. A.. and
professors OF the American College
organized central committee. With
in an hour. while the automobiles
were still in their possession and
with the Stars and Stripes flying on
their machines, they were all over the
city administering relief We urged
the American women teachers in the
girls school OF the Y. w. C. A.. to
leave Smyrna, but they refused until
driven by the flames.
These brave women labored UNI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Quinn-Haines

A wedding in which Hallowell peo-
pie had more than usual interest
took place Wednesday morning at ten
o'clock at the Church of the Sacred
Heart when Helen Louise Ha.nes
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Laur.ng-
ton Hewitt Haines, and William
Thomas Quinn, son Of Mrs. Katherine
Quinn, both of this city, were united
in marriage by Rev. Father John
Michigan. Both bride and groom are
SO well known. so universally liked
and esteemed, that the good wishes
Of the community go with them into
their new nife.
The matron of honor was Mrs
Charles A. Perkins. sister of the
bride The bridesmaids were Miss
Ethel Quinn of Hallowell and Miss
Helen Quinn of Waterville sisters of
the groom. The best man was James
f. Leighton. Jr.. cousin of the groom.
The ushers were Charles O'Brien
Haines Of Boston. brother Of the
bride. Henry Quinn Of HALLOWEEN,
brother of the groom, Philip O'Brien
Of Bowdoin College and Arthur
Leonard of Hallowell
The bride was lovely in ivory satin
with court train. embroidered with
silver. A feature Of her gown was
a beautiful garniture of Duchesse Ia ce
sixty-thrce years old. wedding gift
Her veil was tulle. caught with Or
ange blossoms. She carried shower
bouquet of-Nrde roses, lilies OF the
valley and orange blossoms.
The matron Of honor, Mrs. Charles
A. Perkins. wore an extremely at
tractive gown of soft yellow en-
broidcred Georgette. with a picture
hat to match, trimmed with clusters
of double buttercups. She carried
an arm bouquet Of Ophclia roses
The bridesmaids had exactly similar
gowns of pale blue creDc e chine
trimmed with silver lace Their hats
were Of the same material, simply
and effectively trimmed with sell
color georgctte roses With silver
hearts. They carried bouquets oil
Columbia roses.
The brides gifts 20 the matron OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
POLICE HOLD
CONTINUED from PAGE One)

traces found that it had been recent
ly occupied.
In going over the rundown little
farm. detectives came on a lane.
smaller than either De Russey's or
the o-called lovers lane which have
figured prominently in the investi-
CATION. This road is said to offer
an excellent way for approaching I'M
seen the house OF mystery" and the
old orchard in which the bodies Of
the rector and the sections wife were
found.
At the end of this lane. detectives
found tire marks left in sharp relief
in the mud. photographs were made
Of these tracks, which detectives
called the most valuable clews found
in the entire day of investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Trap" Vital Tale Of Canadian
Woods

s'S s'NP 'No' NV VI
Woods
"The Trap" a strong story of the
North woods, the Universal Jewel at
traction starring Lon CLANCY which
comes to the Strand Theatre today
is unique in having one of the most
remarkable casts of any recent pro-
duction. In addition to this, Robert
Thornby, who is noted for the ex
cellence of all his productions, di-
rected this film masterpiece.
Lon CLANCY, the star, gained his
enviable reputation as an actor in
THE Miracle Man" which he follow
ed closely with THE Penalty" still
sustaining a reputation for creating
human characterizations in decidedly
a distinctive manner. Then came
"Outside the Law" where he was
seen in support Of Priscilla Dean.
1t was as result of his work in that
picture that Universal decided to star
him. In the current production
CLANCY had unusual opportunities
for living up to his reputation as
1.-The man Of thousand faces" He
made the most OF them.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
PRED r. LAWRENCE. Bank Commissioner.

picos of the Cosmopolitan Club Of Do.
yer-F'oxcroft. A fine entertainment has
been arranged for the evening and the
Quintet orchestra will furnish music
for the reception.
Tomorrow forenoon the delegates
will be addressed by Mrs. Huddiston,
president Of the Maine Federation OF
Women's Clubs. The business session
will follow with further reports and
the appointment Of committees. In the
afternoon the delegates will be taken
on an automobile tour of Dover-Fox.
croft and surrounding territory. this
following the afternoon session. At
$50 the 30th anniversary banquet will
be held in the parish house of the
United Baptist church. DR.. c. c. Lit
tie. president of the University OF
Maine. will give the principal address.
His subject will be "A Discussion OF
Some of the Possible Notifications o,
Our Educational system" The fnal
sessions of the federation will be held
Friday!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

for some time in the schools Of Rich
mond, but for the past I'VE years
has been field agent for the state
Board OF Charities. in which position
she has made many friends, and in
which her work has been OF un0uall-
fed excellence.
The groom was born in Barre. VT,
the son of William H. and Katherine
(Brown) Quinn. He was educated in
the schools of Hallowell, graduating
from the High school in 1905, in
which institution his ability and his
scientific bent were early recog-
nized. He studied pharmacy and Tor
some years has been a registered
druggist For the last three years he
has been in business for himself in
Hallowell and has won the respect
and esteem of his fellow merchants
and the general public. The hearty
good wishes of the community go
with the young couple into their mar
ried life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Funeral Of Sarah E. Marson

The funeral of Sarah f. Marson was
held at o'clock Wednesday afternoon
from her late home at 73 Harrison
avenue. Rev. Charles Atkins of the
Methodist church was the officiating
Clergyman.
The bearers were Z. T. Smith. Will
liam Smith, Daniel McPhee and c. b.
Hildreth.
Interment was in the family lot in
the North Pittston cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Station Wrecked
When Engine Backs

Bangor. Sept. 20-The station and
freight buildings and station platform
at East Holden on the Bar Harbor
branch Of the Maine Central Railroad
switching engine backed two loaded
freight cars on to a spur track that
makes a dead end at the platform,
the engineer supposing he was con-
tinuing on the main line. The build
ings will probably hvae to be torn
down and entirely rebuilt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

ccasingly without food or sleep. Some
are still there
The consul general and his wife
embarked on the L. S. S. Simpson
with SIS other Americans and came to
Athens. Vice CONSUL Maynard B.
Barnes remained in the devastated
city with IL other Americans who
were chiefly engaged in relief work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

The committee has been elected to
attend TO the celebration Of Rally Sun
day at the Methodist church. which
will be held the second Sunday in Oc-
tober. The members of the committee
are Mrs c. O. Perry, Mrs. Horne Mrs.
Turner, Mrs. Helen Niles and Mrs. Ber-
tina Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
6. n. S. to HaverhiII

The following GTdiner boys will
leave for Boston by boat today and
proceed to Haverhill, where they will
meet Haverhill High in football
game Saturday: Coach O'Brien. Man
ager Barry. Hutchins Cram, Scott.
Desmond. Lawrence, Hartman, Leo
Hickey. Lloyd Hickey, T. Hickey. Bar
ron, Simons, Dale. McCurdy. Babb,
Stuber, Merrill. Marley and Pickering.
A large delegation is expected to be
at the wharf to see the boys off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Open New Strip Concrete
Road on Mohawk Trail

Greenfield, Mass. Sept. 2o.-Ah.
nouncement was made here TO-DAY "
William Burns, in charge Of the ioc''
Office OF the state department OF pun.
lie works that new five mile SUP
of concrete road. part of the Moha""
Trail. in the town of Shelbur'''
would he opened to traffic Sunea..
This is a continuation Of the Iou'
mile strip laid last year from Green
neid to the top of Shelburne noun
tain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

Walter Colby, choristcr at the Meth
odist church, has invited the members
of the choir. as Well as all those in
terested in the welfare of the church.
TO come to his home on Fountain street
in Gardiner Friday evening, where he
will entertain them. \ rehearsal will
also be held. Those who plan to at
tend should leave on the TO P. NJ. car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

Among the delegates from Hallowcll
who attended the convention Of the
State Federatio of Women's Clubs at
were Mrs. Herbert
Hall. Mrs. Frank Wingate and Mrs.
Adele fitzpatrick. Mrs. Hall will de-
liver an address at this convention in
place of Miss Jessica Haskell. who is
chairman of the Hallowell division of
this organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

A young man with a Massachusetts,
car had narrow escape from going
over the bank on Kingsbury street
with his car on Tuesday, due, it is said,
to the brakes refusing to testify when
called upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

The freshman football squad Of the
Hallowell High school turned out for
practice for the first time Wednesday
afternoon. They are planning to play
the Maria Clark Grammar school on
Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

An official board meeting Of the
Methodist church was held at the
church Wednesday evening after the
prayer service. At this meeting plans
were discussed for the coming CEN
tenary campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

The baby clinic will be held Thurs
day afternoon at the Elks Club. DR..
Libby will be in charge and the nurses
will be Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Nivi-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

Harold Meader has returned to Villa
Nova College after passing the sum-
mer with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Meader. in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

have returned to Bates College to re-
sumo their studies: Misses Mildred
Baker, Alice Cunningham, Ruth Bar
Der and Lucy Genthner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

A regular meeting Of the L. o. G. l..
will be held this evening at $50
o'clock. The members Of the Past No
Die Commanders will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
HAtL0WELL

Miss Grace Lord has returned to her
duties at Vickery & Hills in Augusta
after passing her vacation in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue. -. Telephone 37.W
Office Hours 100 o 1880 A. NJ TO S p N.

Miss Margaret Potter left Wednes-
day for visit with her sisters in
Springfield, Mass, and New Haven,
Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

Mrs. Eta McPhce, who has been
que. OF Mrs. Fowler, Mount Vernon
street, has returned to her home IN
Lynn. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

The Pythian Sisters Aid will meet
Friday evening at tho X. of +. hall
sisters Purdy and Hodgdon will be the
hostcsScs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

Walter White and son Walter Jr of
plattshnrg. y. Y, are guests of the
formers brother. Bradford II. White,
Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
Observation-Disclosures

The Star Club will meet Friday eve
Ming with Mrs. Frank TIL, lleasan'
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

Miss Elsie Perry left recently for
the University of Maine to take up her
studies as senior in that institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21
LOCAL NOTICE

Ton. Thursday. joyful Jazz Trio.
septc0-2l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-21

upon returning will reside at 102 Cap
itol street, Augusta.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-20

BY DAVID LAWRENCE,
Especial Despatch to The Reformer. }
Copyright 1922.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-20
FLETCHER WOULDN'T
SEEK GOVERNORSHIP
His Son Denies RumOr That Ex-GOv-
ernor Would Have Sought Second
Term as Chief Executive.

LUDLOW, May 20.-The late ex-
Governor Allen NJ Fletcher of Proctors-
vile would not have been a candidate for
another term as chief executive of the
state of Vermont, according to a state
ment by his son, Allen NJ Fletcher of
Ludlow my father was not candi-
date at the time of his death" said Mr..
Fletcher, "and would not under any con-
sideration have been a candidate for the
governorship. He was not an active can
didate for anything at the time but might
have been.
This statement of his son comedies
with a remark made by the ex-governor
himself five days before his death to a
group of Proctorsville friends. Will
Butler. who was in the group, had asked
him if the rurlor of his probable candi-
dacy had any foundation in fact. Mr..
Fletcher replied II have gone by that
stage. Another governorship would be
like a step backward and we all ought
to go forward.
Frank f. Howe, editor of the Benning-
ton Banner, and lieutenant governor
during Mr.. Fletcher's governorship, has
said the same thing. He was a close
friend of the ex-governor and was with
him the evening before his death. Mr..
Howe said editorially in the Banner
anent the subject: Contrary to the
thought of many he had no intention of
being a candidate for any Office. Mr.
Fletcher was willing he might be thought
to be candidate if by so doing he could
hold up the public conscience to higher
| ideals in public matters
These statements of excellent authority
are interesting as refutations of the
rumor that Mr.. Fletcher had planned to
inject himself personally into the present
campaign. In talking to the Tribune Mr.
| Fletcher had expressed his dissatisfaction
with the platforms of the present candi-
dates, A. w. Foote and Redfield Proctor
and intimated that one or two other can
didates might be expected TO contest the
Office with them.