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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Applications for Absentee eanots

City Clerk Frank E. Southland has
received several applications for alb
sentee ballots at the coming special
congressional election. In regard to
this. City Clerk Southland stated yes
terday that it is necessary for people
to procure their applications some
time in advance as all applications
have to be certified by majority of
the Board of Registration. This
means that it is impossible to apply
and get the ballot at the same time.
The ballots have not yet arrived. but
are expected in the near future.
In the last primary election there
were some who were not able to vote
for they did not get in their applica-
tions in time. The routine/is that
the application Is signed. taken to
the Board of Registration and certi-
fed by that board. returned to the
city clerk and the ballot is mailed to
the applicant. All Of this takes time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

First Cniversalist church. Rev. Mary
T.. Hadley pastor: Morning service
at 1890 with sermon theme Brothers
ALI" Sunday school at 1l.%5. Every
body welcomed.
Old South Congregational church:
Regular morning service at 1880;
Sunday school at noon.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. G..
o. Perry pastor: Morning worship at
1890: Sunday school at ~; Epworth
League at $50: praise service at Z.
st. Matthew's church. Rev. Rush w.
D. Smith rector (Quinquag esima Sun
day): Early celebration of holy COM
munion at s o'clock: morning PRAYER
and sermon at 1880; Sunday school
at 11.45.
Baptist church. Rev. G. r. Young
pastor: 1890. sermon by Rev. J. =.
Roberts: 11.45. Sunday school; 4. Jun
Tor meeting; T. cNangelistic service
conducted by Rev. J. z. Roberts.
Congregational church: Morning
services at usual hour. Prof. ". T..
Mitchell of Bowdoin College will sup
ply the pulpit. Sunday school at he
usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Tangled Threads"
Closes Three Day
Conv ChiZzle-WiZZle

The third and last day Of Cony's 21st
annual fair ended in glory in the wee
sma' hours Of Saturday morning. when
a confetti checkered throng danced
to the last tune of the 1929 Chizzle
Wizzle. The crowd was as big as
ever. the music as gay. and the entire
series Of productions great credit to
the untiring effort Of both students
and teachers working for we'll de-
served success.
Chief among the Friday events vas
the play Tangled Threads" a farce
in three acts which was produced
twice. at a matinee performance and
in the evening. Miss jeanette Crox-
ford. who coached the pupils taking
part in the drama. has proved herself
exceptionally efficient as . director
of the histrioric talent Of Cony. Miss
Croxford possesses not only personal
ability, but astircIess energy and snap
that enable her to put thinss across
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
u. S. Chamber Votes
Against Cash Bonus

Washington, Feb. PA referendum
vote among members of the chamber
of commerce of the United States upol
the proposal that cash bonus pc
given former service men. resulted in
n - per cent. majority against The
suggestion. il was announced TO-DAY.
The chamber had gone on record twice
in the past as opposed to the cash
bonus but. according to Vice President
L. H. Goodwin, a new referendum was
taken to indicate what, If any. change
of opinion had taken place and to de-
tcrmine whether @hs contention 81
American Legion officials was through
the action taken by the delegates TO
the chambers annual meetings did
not represent the opinion of the mcm-
tership as whole"
4 two thirds vote of the member
ship is necessary to bind the cham
ber Mr.. Goodwin explained. lie an
nounced that a national system IF
reclamations be initiated through ad"-
cuate federal appropriations for af-
fording former service men opportu-
nifty to cultivate the soil: For, 1919;
against 45o. (CarriedD
Favoring national legislation and
appropriations to enable former serv-
ice men to build homes: For 1922;
against, G69 tNo decisionD
Favoring national legislation AMI
appropriations to enable former scrv-
ice men to obtain vocational education:
For, 1878: against, GIG. tCarrled.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Great Array of
Wedding Presents
for Princess Mary

London. Feb. "a U5y \. P-Thc
spacious picture gallery in Bucking
ham Palace today presented a daZzl-
ing spectacle To a small party of in
vited guests who viewed a portion of
the magnificent wedding presents
that have been sent 20 Princess Mary
and Nivcount I.ascelles who are to be
married next week.
Only the smaller and more portable
presents have been transferred to
Buckinham palace.
From glass cases b'aZed diamonds,
sapphires and a necklace and brace
pearls. gold and silver articles and
priceless antiques. each distinctive in
design and of studied elegance.
There was the three Gold gift OF
King Georgia tiara CT diamonds and
sapphires and emerald, and there were
let studded with similar stones. The
monarch's gift to his daughter oc-
cupied the central position of honor
in the hall. Then there was brooch
sent by Queen Mary--one great sap
phire encircled by diamonds.
Another case held the gift of Wis.,
count Lascelles to his bride to be-
a corsage of sapphires and diamonds,
in which one massive Stone shone
forth from the field of lesser briIliants.
A cluster of diamonds is suspended
from the corsage. It contains two
large pearls. There also was a riv-
iere, or necklace of diamonds, and a
diamond pendant containing two
large pearl drops. This gorgeous dis
play of jewels will be worn by Prin-
cess Mary at the wedding
Nearby was Princess Mary's gift to
the Viscount-a pair of antique silver
gouffle dishes and . platinum and gold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
P|TTSFIELD

Hal Homestead OF Bangor was a bust
ness caller in town Friday.
Deputy Sheriff G. A. kimball was a
business caller in Skowhegan Thurs
day.
Rev. Sidney J. Willis was called to
Unity Thursday to ofticiate at the fu-
neral service of Boise Mitchell, who
died at his home there the past week
after a very brief illness.
Leon Tilton was in Portland
Wednesday for the day attending to
business matters.
Edward Cain returned to his home
in Auburn Thursday after visit in
town in the home of Capt. and Mrs.
William l.. Ross.
Sheriff John 4. Moores Of Skowhc-
gan was in town Friday on business
connected with his office.
The attention of the municipal court
was taken up for a time Friday after
noon with the trial of Ernest Brown,
who. q was alleged. stole hens from
three weli-known farmers In this III
cinity. and with the case of Peter Tut
tic. who. IL was alleged, received the
hens. although lit was claimed he
knew they were stolen property. Tho
the case of Brown for the breaking
and entering and stealing of the hens
was beyond the jurisdiction of the 10
cal court and he pleaded guilty on
enc count and was placed under $500
bonds to appear before the grand jury.
lie was unable to find anybody who
would put up the cash and was taken
over TO Skowhegan Jail to await the
sitting of the grand jury. Peter Tut
Ito also went along with Mr.. Moores
because he could not find anybody to
put up $500 for him. He was held
on the charge OF receiving stolen
uroparty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Thomas A. Callaghan
Elected Captain of
Colby Basketball

At recent meeting of the Colby
college basketball team Thomas A,
Callaghan of South Brewer was
elected Captain for this season. OW-
ing to the fact that this is the first
year that Colby has ATTEMPTED to put
basketball team on the floor for
over Is years there were no letter
men to pick a captain from at the
beginning of the season. Just be-
fore the first game of the winter
Coach Z. Harry Edwards appointed
Callaghan as acting captain of the
varsity team and at this meeting of
ire team the members confirmed
Coach Edwards choice of leader.
callaghan is member of the jun
Tor class and has been very promin-
ent in college activities. During his
first year he pitched some for the
varsity team and played part of the
time on the outfield. Last year CAL
laghan was unable to attend college
but last fall he came back and went
out for football playing in some of
the games as left end. This was the
first season that Callaghan ever Wen,
out for football but at once the coach
saw that possibilities and he went
onto the first string. Next fall with
the training received during the past
season Callaghan will no doubt be in
all of the games.
In Brewer high school Callaghan
played on the varsity baseball team
during his last two years and was q
member of the basketball team all
Tour years. lie has kept in training
every year by playing on the Alpha
Tau Omega basketball team.
Callaghan is Il member of the
Druids. the junior honorary society
OF the mems divsions and of the AL
rha Tau Omega fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
NEW YORK DIVINE
WILL LECTURE AT
CITY HALL SUNDAY

Hallowell people. especially those
Interested in the religious education
of the present day, will have the
privilege on Sunday afternoon of lis
tening to one of the most eminent
scholars on the subject Of signs of
a New World" who comes to tie
Kennebec valley under the auspices
of the International Bible Students
association at City hall at o'clock.
Rev A. NJ. Graham of New York
city will deliver the amazing and
graphic lecture millions Now Living
Will Never Die" Mr.. Graham was 4
personal friend and student under
the founder of the sect, the late Pas
tor Russell of that city, and will
bring with him a message we'll worth
the consiGe ration of all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

watch chain set with pearls. The
Prince Of Wales gift to his sister is
= diamond and sapphire bracelet.
Dowager Queen Alexandria has given
tho princess marvellous corsage of
pearls with emerald drops and a
beautiful necklace containing six rows
Of stones.
Princess Mary's aunts, the Princess
Royal Victoria and the Queen of
Norway. combined in their present.
sending the princess a long diamond
, lace brooch. The Duke of York and
Princes Henry and George have Civ
en- their sister a sapphire ;.nd dia-
mond ring, unique in style and in
setting from the bridegroom's pa
tents has come a large diamond
brooch.
A large ring came from Queen
Victoria of Spain. Queen Amelia has
given the bride-elect gold bracelet
containing one huge ruby and one
pearl, with 4 circ,e of diamonds as Il
clasp. Princess Marys great aunts
and the Duke of Connaught have
antique clock Another clock, per
haps the most remarkable of the lot.
has been sent by Prince and Princess
Christopher of Greece. It is a car
riage clock with gold sun ray face,
with two silver and diamond stars
moving around to indicate the hours
and minutes.
Conspicuous were a miscellany of
rich ropes of pearls. jcwelled fans
and huge silver vessels from the
! members of the British cabinet ard
others from the diplomatic corps: Il
handsome negligee with center of
emeralds and a coronet of precious
stones from the navy. \ silver dress
ing table set from the army; a mink
coat and muff from the II city conf
panies; a diamond bracelet from
the men and women of the stage" a
negligce of rubies. pearls. tur-
quoise and diamonds. shaped after
! the fashion of an eastern temple bell.
from Niceroy Reading Of India ard
the Countess Reading; a splendid
sable coat from 'twenty-eight
friends" Two silver cake dish6 S
from Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. widow Of
the former ambassador to the court
Of st. James. and an infinite variety
OF otter gifts. consisting of furniture
and wearing apparel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Current Events Club Meeting

The Current Events Club held q
Washington Birthday party at the
home of Mrs s. c. Webster, CT State
street, Friday afternoon. The party
was under the direction Of the social
committee of the club. with Mrs.
Webster as hostess. The ladies were
we'll entertained by Mrs. Lottic
Yorke with several delightful read
ings, all of which were greatly liked
and heartily applauded.
After the program was finished a
social hour was passed during which
refreshments were served by the hos
tess, assisted by the members of the
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
TENDLER WINS OVER
GOLD WHO CLAIMS FOUL

New York, Feb. 24.-Lew Tender
Of Philadelphia won a<referee's de-
cision over Hyman Gold of Califor-
mia in the eighth round of their
bout here tonight.
The decision came when Gold, af-
ter claiming foul in the seventh.
refused to leave his corner at the
sound of the bell for the eighth.
Referee Kid Mcfarland counted
ten over the western boxer rs he sat
huddled in his corner apparently in
pain.
Once the referee had warned Tend
Ter against hitting low, but he re-
fused to listen to Gold and his sec
onds when they claimed one OF tho
fasteners blows in the seventh had
landed below the belt. In most OF
Of the rounds up to the seventh Gold
had held his own, bringing blood 10
the Philadelphia's nose in the second
and staggering him with hard rights
to the jaw on other occasions.
Gold appeared to have trouble in
defending himself against Tenders
body attacks, though he seemed the
better OF the two in the sparring at
long range.
a Madison Garden was filled with a
capacity crowd. the majority OF the
fans seeming to favor the Californ-
ian. Many hooted the judges and the
referee and cheered for the western
boy as he was helped from the ring.
Physicians who examined Gold Ind
m, Oh In felv a fer he was lad IN @-1fia
dressing room announced that they
had failed TO discover any evidence
Of q foul blow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
BOTH REGRET
HASTY MARRIAGE

Newark. n, j.. Feb. .24-Declaring
that Arthur Donald Bowman of New
Haven. Il junior at Princeton. regard
ed their secret marriage in his fresh
man year as "a prank and h joke" his
wife, formerly Miss Beatrice lncZ
Greene of New York, filed suit for
divorce here today.
Mrs. Bowman stated that the Rev.
Sylvester w. Beach. a Presbyterian
clergyman had performed the cere-
mony at Princeton. and that Bow
mans parents did not yet know of it.
Uric Dahlgren. Jr.. another Prince
ton student. testified he had wit
messed the ceremony.
we were married on the spur of the
Lnoment" Mrs. Bowman said. Both
of us regretted it soon afterward. I
did not see much Of my husband aft
or our marriage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Fine New Heating
Plant at Colby Gym.

'h"r changes no longer affect
mrrpturc OF the Colby college
r..Iuul \ new heating system
''.I Installed that has n capacity
mnasiums the size OF the
muastum. Last fall when the
winds began To furctcll the
90 winter Coach Harry &.
Oh athletic director decided
d.J not want 10 hold physi-
...H.uE classes "a an ice house
r vent 90 the college authorities
"a hts thouEhts. Tho result
... s'.fviug 80 all WIN have
U 10 u~c tho ~ mnnsiurI. The
.W furnace VAS removed from
'...r and the srattcrcd radiators
also removed from the gym
now furnace was installed
operates under tie vapor steam
scores -. small fiat radiators
'.'i on tho walls OF the rymna-
40 tIkc tho place OF the large
N'. niont radiators that had been
H nVt Those radiators are built
'H rounded edges go rs 10 minimize
dIrrrr az those playing basketball
I." top az the gym. pipes have
.r strung across IN order that no
VII como in through the sky
In the dressing rooms enough
.'D.s have been set up so rs 10
$3.50 80 warm enough 20 take q cold
'Ncr bath even on the coolest day.
10 s's'cn was purchased with a
'' for the future and when
las a now gymnasium this
''m can ho transferred TO the new
aiding md with the addition OF a
radiators made tn work just as
'l IVA tho new building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Bar Members Must
Have at Least Two
Year College Training

Washington. Feb. 24-The National
conference of Bar Association at its
closing session today adopted practi-
calIy unanimously the recommends
ton of the American Bar Association
that future members f the Bar be re-
quired to have at least two years. COL
lege education in addition to their
regular law school work. The action
was on a resolution which, 1t had
been explained. would place the as
sociations under the moral obligation
of striving TO have this educational
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
M. CT. Girls Defeat
COburn After Game
Goes Extra Period

The Coburn girls basketball team
and the girls team from Maine Gen.
trail Institute played a tie game of
basketball at the Coburn gymnasium
Friday afternoon, the score was II
to "A at the close of the game, and
an extra period was allowed to play
off the tie. The NJ. c. 1. girls finally
won by 16 to IA. It was fast clean
game, both teams doing good work.
The officials were Cobb, referee,
Gould. umpire: Hardy. scorer. and
Damon. scorekeeper. Time, 3 ten
minute periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Resolutions

At the February meeting OF Mary
Kelton Dummer Chapter. p. A. r.. the
following resolutions were passed;
Resolved. That in the death of Miss
Emma o. French the chapter is de-
prived of most worthy and honor
able member and that this dispense
ton of Providence is sadly felt by her
associate members.
Resolved. That we hereby express
our sincere sympathy with her be-
reaved ones and those hearts left des-
olate.
Resolved. That copy Of this trib-
ute be sent to her family and that 4
page in the minute book be inscribed
to her memory.
Respectfully submitted.
MISS RUTH A. WRITTEN,
MISS BELLE l.. PREBLE,
MRS. G. w. ALEXANDER.
Commit tee on Resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
A. F. Morse Completes
Another Milestone

A. +. Morse one of Halloweifs
grand old men on Friday celebrated
the S7th milestone of his life at his
home on Academy street The out
standing feature of the day was the
birthday party at which II members
of his family were present which be-
sides the immediate members were
his daughter. Mrs w. l.. Bradeen Of
Rowland. Mr. and Mrs. c. +. Bailey
Of Lisbon Falls. Mrs. +. Il. Richards
of Augusta and Mrs. Arthur Down
ing of Auburn.
Two birthday cakes were in evil
dence each bearing the necessary 81
candles. One Of the cakes was the
gift of one of his nearest and oldest
ncighbors. Mrs. Eugene Gilman of
Academy street.
During the day many friends
called to offer congratulations while
each mail brought 4 shower of birth
day post cards. Mr.. Morse was also
the recipient of a large number of
useful gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
BANGOR MAN ELOPES
WITH STEP-MOTHER

ST. John, n. B.. Feb. 24-Frederic
Brooks. of Bangor. Me-, whose recent
futile attempt to marry his step
mother attracted attention, succeeded
yesterday. The pair eloped to Nc
Adam, n. 8.
The wedding was performed but
when they attempted to return to
Bangor they were refused admit
lance to the United States by the
immigration authorities and re-
turned to st. John.
Mrs. Brooks, who had been di-
vorced from her bridegroom's faith
err. alleged that the law forbidding
such marriage was imperative in
her case.
Brooks is 20 and his STEP mother
bride more than twice his age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Colby Senior Takes
Involuntary Plunge

frst swim of the season was
10 the ssalpnskee Stream
whom Elmer l.. Williams
through the ice. Williams was
mig ri m" members OF the fairer
' ihc further shore and when
'Ir.i to 20 back h" jumped out
flls which he was wearing,
'l. next thing that he realized
... fact that the ice had desert
~ mia stream and that the
WIS very cold Williams grab
NIs skis luckily and with their
4..o,dcd va pulling himself up
fH" lyc Williams Is member
sou'nr class Of colby college
fr'1in of the Colby baseball
Inr the coming season.
lad been skiing down tho hill
ON tNJt slopes toward tho stream
crossed the Same place sew
times without mishap but he
NI b N'tl" too high into the ali
H .o removed his skis and he is
getting a. The skiing party
np abruptly and all hustled
100 lint Williams IL all right
fuf The shock and slight ex-
Tho Mcssalonskee stream
med good many victims in
n." ~ human events and II -
tp cross II In most OF the
,',u after tho coolest wealth
'.n current is 50 strong that
worn out underneath and
'"hipg but n shell. MANY
'H" been skiing on Pray's
.F winter hut this should make
'.Hro careful about crossing tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
BATH VISITOR
GETS SURPRISES

charles a. Bruce of Belfast. for
l'rly OF hath. who In a guest OF Mr..
'na Mrs. y. n. Wright. Marshall
venue, for n few days will carry
ONE two interesting incidents dur
ns his few days vacation.
During n brief wait In waterviiie
nrpot TO change cars for hath. he
'"st his leather travelling bag. The
i'artv who lifted II left In exchange
o cheap suit case with a pair Of
1'eralls and Jumper. On arriving In
Faith Mr.. Bruce found In the bottom
e the bag . contract with dcscrip-
lion OF the owner Of the bag. who
was bound for q lumber camp. His
post ofSlce address was on the con-
tract ana Mr.. Bruce has sent out let
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

Pawtucket. r. l.. Feb. 24-Col.
Cyril L. D. Wells, in command of the
Rhode Island coast artillery unit on
strike duty here announced tonight
that he was in a position to guaran-
tee ample protection to textile work.
ers Who wished to return to their
places in the mills. He declared his
intention Of discussing with the mill
owners the advisabiIity of re-opening
plants closed by the strike.
Everything was quiet tonight here
and in other parts of the Blackstone
valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Ira r. M arr

Ira r. Mari. passed away Friday
morning at his home. % Allen street,
aged II years. He is survived by his
wife, three sons, Wallace, Ernest and
Harry Mari, all of Augusta; one
daughter. Thursey Of Portsmouth, n.
H.: two brothers. Charles of Law
renee. Mass. and Hiram of Holyoke,
Mass; and two sisters. Mrs. Jose
phine Lovejoy and Mrs. Dora Ellis
of Portland.
Funeral services will be held at .
o'clock Sunday afternoon at the late
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25
Ouinet Wins
Way to Finals at
Houston. Texas

Houston. Feb 24-Francis Ouimet
of Boston, former national amateur
and open champion. tomorrow will
meet Louis Jacoby of Dallas. in the
final round of the Houston mid
winter invitation golf tournament.
ouimet won his right to the finals by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

Another gift which indicates the
interest of the general public in its
High school is that of IT. s. Hunton.
who has presented the institution
with large framed photograph of
the capitol at Washington. The fac
ulty and student body are most
grateful for this and other tokens OF
interest in their work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

The funeral of the late Harriet
Lord was held on Friday afternoon
from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam Fitzsimmons on Chestnut street
at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mary L. Hadley,
pastor of the First UniNersalist
church officiating. The bearers were
William II. Niles, Arthur Lord. Har-
ry Lord and Clarence Shepherd. IN
terment was made in the family lot
at the Hallowell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

A party of local fishermen will
leave this morning for Brassua Lake,
where they expect to stay about a
week. Those making the trip are F.
f. Stevens, James Mclaughlin, Her
man Patterson, Adelbert Rose and
c.. E. Marston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-25

Rev. ]. P. Roberts who has assist
ed Pastor Young in several meetings
this week will conduct services
morning and evening at the Baptist
church next Sunday. 1t is desired
that there be as full attendance as
possible at these services.