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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Colby "AIumnus" Issued

The Colby Alumnus for the last
quarter is just off the press. 1t con-
tains as usual a great many things in
teresting to people connected with
Colby college. This final number of
the Alumnus issues the annual call
for graduates to come back to COM
menccment. Colby is going to have a
big commencement this year and spc
cial effort is being made to bring all
the graduates possible to Waterville
at that time. Another part of the
Alumnus is taken up with interesting
accounts of the various c. lby Alumni
gatherings throughout the winter.
Colby has a large number of alumni
associations scattered throughout the
east and every year these associations
hold several meetings and help keep
the graduates interested in the col
lcgc.
FROM the pocticaI standpoint, ITO r.
A. g. by Frederick Gardener Fassett.
IT, deserves some mention. This lit
tie poem was first printed in 1.-THE
Torch" Colby literary magazine.
There 1t became noticed at once and
me editor of the Alumnus deemed it
worthy of reprinting so that the grad
yates of Colby would be able to see
That Colby had the possibility of roet-
ical genius
fart OF the Alumnrs was given over
TO the memory of Emery 3. Gibbs, 'Ss.
VINO had long been a trustee and BEN
e1actor OF the college. He was spoken
of very highly in tho o1;+o,;,
ana DIR. Woodman Bradbury. 81. has
contributed a Memorial tribute tn NJ
! Gibbs.
The Colby cross country debating
team was not forgotten and the odi.
tor makes some comments on the
trip. Also DR.. Libby has an article
concerning the trip which gives an
accurate account of the WANDERING of
the debaters, as DR.. Libby accompan-
led the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Cecilia Choral Society
Rehearsals Preparatory
Maine Music Festival

The members Of the Cecilia Choral
society. and others interested. are
reminded of the rehearsal at the
Baptist vcstry Wednesday evening.
This organization has had very ex-
cellent history in Waterville's must
cal life, and at times those who have
stood behind it have had their dis
couragements but it is believed that
the society with proper support from
Waterville citizens will make a new
record for itself the coming season.
AS is generally known it supplies a
part of the chorus of the Bangor
aine Music Festival. The Festival
is only a few months away, coming
IN October, and the leaders are ex-
tremely anxious that the Waterville
singers make good showing. I'm
der the leadership of Miss Inez Faye
Armstrong. of the Coburn Music de-
partment. the singers. many of whom
are young people, have received a
great deal of benefit from the in
structions they are getting, and hav-
ing met Prof. William +. Chapman,
the director of the Maine Music Fes-
tival, are very enthusiastic at the
prospects of the coming festival in
Bangor. Mrs. Frederick E. Boothby
was extremely active. furthering the
interests of the organization, and
Colonel Boothby is now lending the
support of his influence to CARRYING
forward the work of the society. 1t
is expected that there will be a large
attendance at the rehearsal Wednes-
day evening.
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Senior Class Play
Colby Announced

Inc report of the committee on
the choice of the senior play that is
TO be given as the feature of tbis
years graduation program was an
nounced last night. "She Stoons to
Conquer is the play that has been
selected by those in charge.
The senior class play is an nova
uon TINS year. Two performances
VIII be given. one for the townsneo-
pie and one for the graduates and
friends of the college who attend the
commencement exercises. Rehearsals
nave been underway for some time
and everything possible is being done
TO make this novelty a success. II is
expected that the senior class plav
Will be a regular custom in the fu-
ture with each succeeding gradual
ing class entertaining in this manner.
Miss Exerine L. Flood of Water
Vile who has had considerable a.
perience in stage productions will di-
rect the rehearsals and have COM
plete charge of the presentation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

Nlf..m Mower who has been in
,.. r4Hlpwne Islands since 1906 is
ftp. pI.-, OF bis parents. DR.. and Mrs.
t.rc /: Mower. of College Place.
". NoNrr was student III Colby
I..s-c when the opportunity came 10
..-, p, T.. one OF almost the first con-
ir..ut ar American teachers to go to
,ua Philippines. which had only re-
,.,'. h,,ns pacificd. and begin the
v... ~ Nm, ricanzation. Mr.. Mower
TAUGHT il widely separated sec
t.r. 90 the islands and has had 4
v...,..i opportunity 10 study the
SINGS ol tho Oriental mind. Be
leaving he was located in lotto.
MI t,tler - America occupied 60
NJ Is needless to say Mr.. Now
friends in Watcrvillc are
...w,. eiad Of the opportunity Of
r.. him after his long absence.
u, ast visit was in 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
CLINTON

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Mabel T.. JHdkins Phiiathea
Glass will be held Thursday evening
at the Il. L. Besse residence, when
Mrs. Lila Hathorne and Mrs
Blanche Watts will act as hosteses.
The roll call will be answered by
verses Of scripture, beginning with
the letter r.
Mrs. Caddie Jordan has returned
from few weeks stay in Pittsfield.
f.. Clayton Verrill, Archer and
Terrell of Richmond were business
visitors in town last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cain have re-
turned from Lewiston, where they
have been at the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. S. l.. Andrews. while the latter
have been at Washington. d. c., for
a short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Almon Chamberlain
and family, Mrs. Carrie L. Chamber
lain. Miss Evelyn Chamberlain and
Roy Weston were visitors recently
at the home of Mrs. Harriet Cham
berlain.
Everett Salisbury Of Canaan was
in town on business Tuesday.
Mrs. Alma Gatain arrived Tues
day morning from Unity to be a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Prof. Libby's Essay
Anti-Slang Campaign

Prof. Herbert G. Libby of Colby Col
lege has written the following contr-
button to the Anti-Slang campaign of
Watervillc High school:
If the end and aim of formal educa-
ton is that of training the mind to
make finer and finer determinations,
then the inveterate use of what we call
slang" that is, unauthorized language
that may or may not mean somethil <,
should be generally condemned. A
mind trained to express thoughts &C
what is true, but when words are en-
ployed that have no place in our Ian
guage or one word is employed to ex-
press a multitude of ideas, it is OBJ
viously impossible to draw accurate
conclusions
1t Is claimed that the use of slang
impoverishes speech 1t undoubtedly
does. 1t certainly tends to limit the
number of words we use, and we use
none too many as it is. Whatever
tends to impoverish our speech should
be religiously resisted. Clean speech
clear diction, copiousness Of expression
should be the aim of those who would
make our language the vehicle Of their
best thoughts. But when one has
made a few uncouth expressions carry
all the burden of his thought. he has
to just that extent destroyed the use
fulness of the Mother Tongue.
But the greatest evil of all that
somes from an habitual use of slang is
that it destroys the real usefulness of
the individual who uses it. A spirit
of "smartnesS" takes possession of - =
slang-monger. He gets along fairly
well on most occasions. But there
comes the important occasion when on
the platform or in the drawing room
or at the banquet table he is called
upon to express his ideas in the clear
est possible diction. Then the slang
habit does it's worst service. Every
slang expression he ever used begs to
be expressed. and If he uses them he
is mortified to death. and il he does
not use them he is equally mortified at
his hating speech. In either case the
individual loses out because he has de-
stroyed the confidence that comes with
ready speech that is produced by clear
thinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

When the first Ave Moravian mis-
sionaries. in 1852. tried 10 found Q
station. the ruins OF which recently
have been discovered in the neighbor-
hood OF the present settlement at
Makkovik. their leader. with the cap
tain and five Of the crew OF the ship
which brought them. were murdered
by the Eskimos. Cndeterred by this
failure, the mission returned a few
years later and. thanks to its efforts.
the Eskimo of Labrador Is now as
peaceful and truthful Christian
as one could wish to meet The quail
ity OF truthfulness. indeed. he car
ries to almost absurd lengths. If he
makes an accidental misstatement. II
is said. he will apologize for telling
a lie. and il he asks for credit at
store and his request is refused. but
on further consideration granted. he
will not express gratitude. hut will
say: why did you tell me a lie at
first? ."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

spect for the metropolis of the Mid
die West. and says that it's citizens
declare that they expect to surpass
New York in population in two, or at
most, five years. He left Chicago at
So Sunday night and made a close
connection at Boston arriving on the
evening train Monday night. At the
North Station an enthusiastic
photographer insisted on posing him
as a city dwcller bound for Maine on
a fishing trip. In spite of Colonel
Boothbys sterling honesty he sub
mitted to the deception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

guest for a few days of her niece.
Mrs. D. w. Fisher and family.
j. Maurice Lane and family were
recent visitors of re,a-ives in Scion.
Raymond Whitney Of Cambridge.
Me- was a business visitor in town
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shilling and
family and Mrs. Myra Whitaker of
Albion, were Sunday visitors OF Mrs.
Lila Hathorne.
Mr.. and Mrs. FRED IT. Wakely
were in Watcrville attending to mat
ters of business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Scribner and
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Higgins of Dex-
ter were visitors Tuesday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Gerald.
Miss Violet Brown of Haverhill. IL
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Fred Ger
aid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Adults Like Christmas TOYS

In the holiday seasons when the toy
shop windows are glittering with all
sorts of splendors. nothing is more
pathetic than the group OF middle
aged and white-headed folk who ell
bow the children aside to obtain a
glimpse Of the railways, the dolls, the
boats and all the other delights of the
world in miniature. The sentimental
list remarks. "Poor things, they are
wishing they had enough money TO
buy that doll for little Annie or that
pony cart for little Alec" Bosh,
They are wishing they had enough
courage to buy them for themselves
and play with them brazenly before a
whole family OF amateur alienists.--
Robert Hillyer in Harper's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Former Local Messenger
hoy Making Progress In
Wireless Tclegraphy

nt3nccs 90 William Lavoie,
telegraph messenger boy for
I. Telegraph company In
nIl lc Interested 10 learn
making name for him.
v4rclcss business and bids
IU, r. future that will make
proud ~ the fact that he
r'' up within its confines.
liliy' wac messenger boy.
The art OF sending and
messages. During the war
.tl in the navy as a wireless
ana ia now "a candidate for
HsIitr service for the United
u tWt Same line. He passed
Nlro time while In the navy
ting himself In his chosen
"n and is now an expert In
nr wireless
waiting for an appointment
consular service. he Is en-
100 installing wireless appara-
.natn % stores in Washing
j. a. aud - to supervise the
'n otter 70 ~ installed. No OPP
'''N for self advancement seems
'" i"st by this ambitious young
'.p - n living example OF
'l anu determination TO win
. i"i himself at the top.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
"Silent Policemen
Now on Duty in CITY

headquarters officer Ralph Blunt
was an extra busy man Tuesday,
setting the silent policemen at var
louS points of vantage throughout the
city. The silent policemen have been
painted and equipped with brand new
red flags, and even a close eXamina :
ton fails to reveal the rather rough
treatment they received at he har =
oe careless motorists last year. They
have been placed on Common ST Get;
at the junction of Main and Silver
streets: at Silver and Spring streets;
at Sprin~ and Elm streets, and in
Post Office Square. The citing of
these markers is something Of a
problem. Theoretically they should
be placed at the junction of the CEN
ter lines of intersecting streets, but
where more than two streets interscct
at given point, and the point of
Intersection does not coincide the
problem resolves itself into an ever
aging Of the traffic in either direction.
II is believed that the '.'ork has been
done with more than ordinary care
this year and motorists, the police
''lNi say Ettouiu dISI'idS Il SCiilbIducG
OF good citizenship and a regard for
the safety of 1he puo.ic by not dis
regarding these guide posts in the
crowded traffic of Waterville streets.
It was pointed out Wednesday that
one OF the most dangerous '~affic
situations in any Maine city is to be
found in Post Office Square, and
there is some agitation moving to-
ward forbi ling parking of cars for
longer period; than five minutes he
tween the Office of DR.. z. S. Wins
low and the Center Fire Station.
Owing to the kinds of business be-
ing operated in that locality. crowds
are frequent. and the motorman Of a
south bound Fairfield trolley has lit
tie chance to see what is ahead of
him when rounding the corner in
front Of the Watcrville Motor Com
pory. The matter is being consider
60 by city officials and the abutters
will be consulted in an effor to abate,
what the police say IS an extremely
dangerous conoition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

curse, resulting in burning UP ones
life in ovcrwork.
10 secure the comforts and pleas
ures of life by honest. intelligent la
Dor, is a means OF self-expression and
self alization. the spur to drive
men on to its accomplishment with
out injury 10 themselves or TO others.
and il they can only have all they
earn and deserve. they will set them
selves rcsolutcly TO produce the best
possible results.
BY doing more and better work
within the same time. the worker will
improve and be far more successful
because the work well done will re-
act upon him and not only give him
self contidence and will power. but
make him masterful and resolute.
the highest possible attainment OF
human intelligence Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
h.,,o,ican Leqion Post to Be Hosts

Gmse \ Burke Post. American
l.n.uu VII give the members of the
Oakland ana fairfield Posts an en-
..tMrmunt in Burke Post Hall. May
Tns is one Of a series Of get-to-
..H..r meetings which the Post will
U.l v.ta various organizations. 1t
I, believed that in this way members
,r .,.rr societies. who may not quite
.Y.....,aud the aims and purposes OF
tt. I.a.uu. VIII be able TO meet with
...r, and exchange ideas for mutual
,,... Next Monday night the guests
.t U.r'. Post will be The Veterans
,tt. Grand Army, the Sons of Vet
. ...L- and the Spanish War Veterans.
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On PoIysamy Charge

John ii. Fitzpatrick. alias wilbur,
aged ~. of 10 Pleasant street. NAL
den. Mass. was sentenced TO one year
at the House of Correction Monday
for polygamy by the District Court on
complaint of the Everett police. Fitz-
patrick is alleged to have married at
Wells River. VT, IL years ago. and to
have later married a woman. said 10
be ill. now in Maine. His third wife
Mrs. Maude f.. Wormslcy OF Everett.
Mass, was in court Monday when
Fitzpatrick was arraigned. She said
they were married last October and
that she lived with Fitzpatrick only
n few weeks. She was a widow when
she married Fitzpatrick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

she because it porays character and individuality To
at best at all times due regard
appropriateness, comfort, grace and harmony"
Concerning spring style tendencies Mrs Pken stresses the
growing popularity of attractive coors use Discriminatory
much color both in dresses and SUITS she
and cites the threepece suit special spring feature
offering unusual opportunity for using bright hued material
"Prety sleeves much in vogue now" Is
another hint and then paradoxca s also the day the
sleeveless dress twentieth century adoption Of the
lines and simplicity Of the ancient Greek robes Your dress
this will either have sleeves ALL the sleeves will be
its most conspicuous feature"
To those who make their clothes, Mrs. Pcken adds
valuable suggestion that dresses especially silk be self
trimmed. You will find that coored silk appro-
pirate for occasions and real economy satisfaction
to the whose wardrobe is limited 1t is always possible
mmed the best shops but ul
home-dressmakers will find they offer great possibilities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

The Libby Heights residence dis
trict is being brought to the attention
of the local people by a display in the
window of what was formerly the Ii
comic Bank on Main street. Libby
Heights is the locality where houses
were recently erected by the kennebec
Housing Co., which now puts on the
loan market the fine residence it has
constructed. The committee appointed
to secure buyers of these pices Of
property consists Of John Friel, Sam
uel Freeman, Hon. Everett Libby and
David II. Staples. Mr.. Staples has
been placed in charge of the office in
the old Ticonic building and will be
glad to explain the proposition to Wis
itOrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

There was a drumming roar above
waning and passing into distance.
Listen to her" said the man in the
street. chats the first plane I've
heard for months. Sounds kind Of
good" His companion was equally
pleased You know what that means.
don't your" lie rejoined. Means it's
spring. that's what II means. We
used 10 depend on the robins. but now
a very different sort OF bird flies when
the weather gets decent again. Look
at her, would your The gicam OF
far-off wing as the plane banked. the
sudden wind-borne stutter OF sound.
and springs modern harbinger drifted
beyond ken.--Portland Oregonian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

was doomed, but hard work on the
part Of the flremen and the bringing
up Of the third line Of hose saved the
day. The all out was sounded at
5.42 p. NJ. Mr.. Plante's loss which
will be heavy. is partly covered by
insurance.
Mr.. and Mrs Plante have eight
children all residing at home. The
building is large two-story and
half house, the upper floor of which
is occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Vigue. who also sustained heavy
damages to their household effects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Surprise Party for the Simonsons

A large gathering Of friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Simmonson met at
their home Monday evening md rid
them a surprise visit. There were
60 in the party when all had as
sembled and a very enjoya lie social
evening was passed with music and
games. Miss Frances Crockett pre-
scented in behalf OF the guests a
water set to the hostess. To the host
was given mantle clock, by Miss
Airline Dckey. speaking or the
friends present. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Simonson spoke cordial words of ap-
probation. Ice cream. cake and
home made candies We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

y.i. successful entertainment
.....u at the Getchell Street Free
.....-t church Tuesday evening. the
,. .a.,nl OF which appeared in Tues
.,.,.s Journal. All the numbers were
. ..ees4lly given and the solo work
.....,Ii. was very meritorious.
ii.p,d j.. Taylor was interlocutor
n. vas assisted by Floyd Webster,
III. lo4 Grant, Newbert Estabrook
..a Harold Grant as end men and a
,,.- competent circle and chorus.
1....c HE entertainment the ladies
(. MI. Naipng Hand served an en-
.9t supper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage returns
were recorded Tuesday at the office
of the city clerk:
Arthur Bolduc and Miss Dorothy
Pooler, married May by Joseph l..
Clarke. justice of the peace.
Frank Lanteign and Miss Anna
Boudreau, married May I, by Rev.
Father Joseph Drolet of the Notre
Dame church.
Joseph Cleophas Giguere and Miss
Corrina Lachance. married May Z, by
Rev. Father Drolet.
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Former Postmaster Presents Pictur

Former acting Postma Charles
f. Miller has, in response to the re-
quest of the clerks at the local post
Office, presented an enlarged portrait
of himself which was hung yesterday
on the wall of the postmaster's Of
flee. When the late Ferham S. Heald
completed his duties as postm ster
the custom of hanging the portraits
Of former postmasters on the wall was
inaugurated. Postmaster Charles NJ.
richardson was asked for his picture
btu the portrait has not yet been Sc
cured. The faces of Mr.. Heald and
Mr.. Miller are looking down upon the
present chief, Edgar j. Brown at his
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Col. Boothby Returns

\ Col. Frederic f. Boothby returned
Monday night from a weeks trip to
Chicago where he visited Mrs. Ade-
laide Boothby Everdeen. better
known to her many Waterville
friends. as Adelaide Boothby Smith,
who now has a six-months'- old son.
Frederic E. Everdeen. named in hon.
or of Colonel Boothby. Colonel
enjoyed his trip greatly and
although he is loyal to the State of
Maine, he expresses a wholesome re-
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6 dew.lk, Committee Meets

T.. rOmmittcc ON rev sidewalks
tY't uc may ms Office at City hall
I,e,av evening and considered
e.a-ai plan tor taking care of the
~ number OF petitions for new
,I,ol'ks which have been present.
,I n ls recalled that last year the
mount ~ the work petitioned for by
rNs,zaB for streets and sidewalks.
.v,.s electric lights. and other i'm
..t,w.uis submitted at single
m.,'r. was equal to the entire
... o. the city budget. While
....r- 'a,c been less cNacting IN
demands this year there is still
'... amount of work Of this kind
.... ,uu'd not he carried on or UNI
."..,n hv any one administration.
'... T,nhctts and the Aldermen
.u,lmen are doing their best
n nl.. fair distribution of the
v". n' fug year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10
Work Well Done

Within the limits OF physical and
mental ability to perform it without
self-injury, the most important
thing in the world for the human
race is labor. though a passion for it
wholly for financial gain to the ex-
clusion of all other interests is a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

The Mems Club committee Of the
First Baptist church is planning a
good time for the men of the church
and congregation Wednesday evening
at O'Clock. A good musical program
with several surprise features is IN
preparation and all are assured Of q
pleasant occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

The drivers and helpers Of the
teams which collect rubbish will dis
tribute i, struction cards to those who
avail themselves of this service. The
instructions are the same as those re-
Gently printed in the Journal, and
they ask citizens to separate p1pcr
and rags from other kinds of rubbish.
Certain kinds of material such as gar
den refuse will not be collected. Cit
liens should study the rules carefully
and save themselves ANNOYANCE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-10

of the Christian Civic League of
Maine, eft Tuesday afternoon for
Bangor where as member of the
Temperance committee he will at
tend the conference Of Congregation
al churches of the State.