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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Report Of Inspection
at Dover Town Farm

State Board Charities and Cor
rections. report Of an inspection Of
Dover Town Farm. August 50. 1922:
Administration Super!ntendeut and
Matron, Nj. and Mrs. Frank John
ston. Salary $40 per year. EAper-
fence seven and one-l1alf years. Hired
man, who receives $50 per month with
board. Last inspection made by nlu-
nicipal board, June. 1922.
Inmates-Two. both over 60 years.
Largest number present since last
inspection 3. Smallest, |. Total ca
pacity, S. One man has both legs
anputated and uses wheel chair. The
other one is BADLY stopped Bot? IN
able to work. Men clean and neat
about@their person. Bathing requir-
ed once week and inmates have
separate towels and drinking cups.
Plenty of reading matter, some wish
tors. Homelike atmosphere. No
religious services provided. Tramps
fed and lodged. Must work to pay
for same.
Buildings and grounds-Farnl Il
situated in West Dover about six
miles from Dover village. Pleasantly
located. Buildings are of wood. Two
story house. Barn. Good repair
! Kitchen and pantry, one sitting room
eight bed rooms. State Of repair OF
rooms, fair
Furniture and equipment--Furni
ture limited. More furniture would
| improve the looks of bedrooms. Beds
clean and comfortable, sheets, pillow
cases and white spreads. care paint
ed floors. No vern,in. 80 refrigerator
Food kept covered. ceod wholesome
food served. Cleanliness and order
| fair.
sanitation-Water supply. we'll
Drainage, cesspool. Earth closets
House heated by stoves, lighted By
kerosene lamps. No fire protection.
Recent improvements-Pa and
! papered kitchen. A furnace is soor
! to be installed. Chinaneys are to be
rebuilt ard also running water is &c
! be put in the house.
Recommendations and suggestions
| Fire extinguishers. flush closets; a
refrigerator for food supplies; nee
essary papering and painting done
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston are interested
! in the welfare ana comfort Of the
! inmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Soliciting Funds
Law Regulating

There seems to be an impress
sion in some quarters that Maine
needs law to control Tag Days"
remarked Secretary Bagley of the
State Board of Charities and Correc-
ton, adding: They overlook Sec. 6
Of Chap. LAT. r. S. Of Maine which
makes it unlawful for any person or
organization to solicit funds outside
Of the municipality where the person
resides or the organization has its
place Of business without having in
full force a written license therefor
from the. State Board Of Charities
and Corrections. It must be shown
to the satisfaction Of the Board that
the person or organization is reput-
I BILE and responsible and has suitable
facilities for applying the funds to
the purpose for which they are to be
solicited and the records Of such
funds and the purpose for which they
are used will be properly and accu-
rately kept. There Is no fee or
charge for issuing the license.
In actirg~upon applications for IL
censes under Section 5. Chapter 147
Of the Revised Statutes. to solicit
funds for charitable or benevolent
purposes; the Board will require as a
measure OF the organizations ability
to comply with the law. evidence that
the organization has:
ca An active and responsible gov
crning body. holding regular meet
irys, or other satisfactory form Of
administrative control.
OBJ Ethical methods Of publicity,
promotion and solicitation OF funds.
Co That iterized and classified
annual buGSet estimates are pre-
pared before beginning solicitation.
er financial officer who Is bonded.
(e) That complete annual audited
accounts are prepared by disinter-
ested competent accountant who is
rot an ofncer or member Of the gov
erning board, or by trust company.
showing income and expense, assets
and liabilities, classified and itemized
in detail new organizations which
cannot furnish such statements to
submit a DISTINGUISHED accountant $
statement that such a financial sys-
tenn has been established as will
make the required financial account
ing possible at close Of the prescribed
period.
f) That all money received is de-
the Treasurer or other. disbursing
oMcer.
The Board reserves the right to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
er. head instructor. Boston clerical

er. head instructor. Boston clerical
school,
Organization Of Commercial Educa-
ton. James E. DowneY, head
master, high school of commerce,
Boston, Mass.
XIX. Department Of Classics. Room
21l. second floor. high school:
Chairman-Prof. George D. Chase, de-
partment of Latin. University of
The Ancient World ord Of Pomponious
Mela, DR.. Harry E Burton. pro-
erature. Dartmouth college.
Plan Of the Proposed Survey, repre-.
sentative Of American Classical
League.
Xxx. Department Of Rural Helping
Teachers. Uniyersalist church, Park
Chairman-Niss Harriet A. Eaton,
South Gardiner
Note-Ihis session opens at P. N;
A get-together supper will be served
session. Meeting open only &c teach
ers who have had training in the
school for rural leaders.
Round table discussion OF the fol-
signed thve minute limit:
Definite Helps for Teachers Who Visit
Our Schools, Miss Wilhelmina F.
Gibbs. Sherman: Miss Alice Ar.
mold. Lee Academy; Mrs. Myra A.
Planning the Local Teachers Meeting.
Miss Louise Clayton. Cape Eliza
beth; Miss Florence Dyer. Pitts
field.
Developing Spirit on the Playground,
Getting the Community Behind the
Harrison.
Friday Afternoon, Oct. az
2 o'clock-Physlcal Education Exhibit
Exhibition chairman-Supt. Leroy E.
Williams, Rumford.
The Little Old Woman Who Lived in
Shoe, pupils of Brewer schools,
directed by Miss Hilda Coady. ply
steal director.
Sketch Illustrating Old Fashioned and
Modern Drawing. pupils OF Orono
High school. directed by Miss
Tresa Heusman, physical director.
Practical demonstration of Physical
s sssSoa s,ud Aaipte 81 Rvsa
State Normal school. directed by
Miss Ruth Marble, physical train
ing director.
Scare Crow Drill. pupils OF Old Town
,;hSols; directed asrs5.. by Miss Bessie
Wall Sealing. Bangor Soy Scouts, di-
rected by a. D. Marsden. Scout ex-
ecutiVe.
Folk panelng; The Irish LIZ. students;
school. directed by Miss Ruth
Marble, physical director.
Fashion Show. students of University
Of Maine, directed by Miss Tresa
Heusn?an. physical director.
March, r. Q. T. c., Bangor High school.
directed by Capt. Parks. p. NJ. S.
Circus Sketch, - girl students Of
Stephens High school. Rumford.
directed by Miss Aroiine Clark,
Pageant. The Evolution of Physical
Education with Historic Castinc
as Background. presented by
students of Eastern Maine State
Normal school. CaStine: written
by Prin. William D. Hall. directed
by Miss Dorothy E. Graves. IN
strUctor of physical educaticn
Friday Afternoon, 4.ao O'Clock
Business Session, the Auditorium
Friday Evening-General Session
Music, instrumental trio.
Progress in Education as Applied to
Maine. DR.. Augustus Q. Thomas.
State superintendent OF public
Address. Brooks Fletcher. editor
Marion Ohio Tribune.
The officers of the Maine Teachers
Association are as follows: President,
G. Herbert Foss, Fort Fairfield: vice
president Miss Helen NJ. King. Port
land. secretary. Adelbert w. Gordon.
Caroline Colvin. Orono auditor, H. w.
Mann. Auburn; executive committee,
the president, vice president. secretary.
treasurer LEROY E. Williams, Rum
ford: Edward f Roderick. Relfast:
John c. Parlin, Freedom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
VASSALBORO

CROSS HILI-Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Austin, and Miss Annie Jones of Au-
burn, MI and Mrs. Henry Cheney Of
Randolph and Miss Edith Richardson
of Augusta were visitors Sunday at
tie home of Nj. and Mrs. j. \. Rich
ardson.
Mr. aud Mrs. F. J. Anles, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Robinson and children.
Raymond and Dora, We're guests sun
day Of MI and Mrs. #. F. Homsted Of
Skouaegan.
Mrs. Mary Randall left Sunday for
a visit with relatives il Freedom
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ballard. Mrs.
Mary Wood and belmont Briggs were
guests Sunday Of Nj. and Mrs. Harry
Ballard of Fairfield.
Miss Edith Richardson of Augusta
recently visited relatives in Auburn.
Frank Robinson, William Russell
and Harry True attended the Mason
ic. lodge at Weeks Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Tobey Of
Windsor were weekend guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Austin.
There will be services also Sunday
school at the Center Sunday, October
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Use Small Sizes
of Hard Coal Is Word
From Fuel Director

The following information from the
once of the State Fuel Director IS
for the information Of the public. and
that they may use all economy in
anthracite coal during the present
period Of shortage, their attention is
called to a class of coal which is not
thoroughly familiar to the average
householder.
Every dealer ought to have a sup
ply of pea and buckwheat coal on
hand.
Every householder ought to order
at least one fifth of his anthracite
supply in the form of pea and buck
wheat sizes.
In spite Of the utmost efforts of
the producers of anthracite it VIII be
.difhcult-oNing to loss of five months
production due TO the strike-to sup
ply all the larger sizes OF hard coal
as needed during the coming winter.
The available quantity of antfra-
cite for domestic use can tie greatly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

singer. has a long list Of stage ana
screen successes to her credit.
Creighton Hale. one Of the be-,
known juvenile portrayers, appear,
as the brother Of the heroine. Som.
Of his more recent screen appear.
ances are in orphans Of the Storm !
Way Down East. Women Who
Wait, Her Majesty" and The Idal
Dancer" F* I.
Courtenay Foote appears as I,
clubnlan Of Seville. Mr.. Foote list,
among his screen appearances "rh.
Passion Flower" The Bronze Hells
and, The Star Rover"
Fascination was written by Ed.
nund Gculdins 1t Is being photo.
graphed by Oliver 7. Marsh. The an
settings are by Charles Cadwallader
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
my Boy" Is Jackie Coosan's Nsxs
Picture

MY Boy Jackie Coogan's latest
starring vehicle for Associated First
National release, is coming to III.
Opera House Friday and Saturday.
In this instance the little sta, ha,
been giIen a better story than
"Peck's Bad Boy" which broke
theatre records all over the cour.
try. and My Coy" Is destined to be
come a countrywide hit"
The little genius plays the par, O.
Jackie Blair. who lands at Ellis Il.
land. an orphan alien. He manages
10 break. through the immigration
barriers. but has some strenuous ad.
ventures in the land of the free
His Irresistible personality. however
wins him friends on every hand ana
he has no difficulty finding a home.
Claude WillInswater and Mathilda
Brundage are the chief members q,
the supporting cast.-AGv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Steals $50 Pounds Paint

Painters who are at work on the
spire Of Winter street churc.,, Bath
mixed $50 pounds of white lead witt
oil late Saturday afternoon so as tc
have the mixture ready for usa Mon.
day morning, But when they re.
ported for work early Monday morn.
ing they found it had disappeared
Some one had visited the church
premises over the week end and re.
MOVED the entire mixture entailing
not only a heavy financial loss for
white lead sells for l2a cents a
pound but also disarrangement in
the plans of the painters as we'll az
delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Thinks Husband Suicide

officials are working on the theory
that the body Of a man found floating
IN the Portland harbor on Sept. "A
might be that Of Walter G. Morrison.
a local chauffeur who has been miss
ing from home for two years. Mrs.
Morrison has declared that her hus-
band threatened several times before
disappearance to throw himself into
the harLor. She believes the body IS
that of her husband, although. be-
cause of decomposition, measure
naents form the only means of iden-
tlfcation. These correspond with
those of the missing chauffeur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
New Corporations

kennebec Music Company, organ
ICED at Portland. to carry Oh gen
eral business in musical instruments
OF all kinds; capital stock, $4,000, all
O. which IS common stock; nothing
paid IN par value, 500; shares sub
scr.bed. three; directors, Charles F.
Cressey (presidenD. Charles 3.
Srow easurer), George E. Gerry
III Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

patrol wardens and lookouts who had
been released. FIRES have been re-
ported to the department from several
sections ard Tuesday one in The
Forks Plantation was occastonlng
some concern.
Mr. Dana said that these fires were
probably caused b. careless hunters
and with the great influx Of sportsrrcn
into the woods with the opening Of the
game season the situation VIII con-
tnue serious unless there is q heavy
fall Of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

waive any of tl2e foregoing require
n,ents when it is satisfied that other
equally effective means have been
adopted for guarding the funds
entrusted to the organization.
Whenever 1T appears that the or
ganization applying for a license
Will duplicate the work Of an exist
ing efficient organization. effort will
be made before the license is issued
to bring the two organizations to-
gether with a view Of working out
a plan whereby such duplication may
be avoided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Receipts From Automobile
Registration Now S1,3o1.2l2.2 ?:

Since the first of the present year
to date. the State of Maine has re
ceived the sum of 81, So, 242.29 in
automobile registration fees as
against the sum of 1888 11.26 for
the corresponding period last year,
an increase Of &403, 12403.
The following figures given out at
the automobile bureau of the De-
partment of State shows the business
done for the years 1921 and 49,
REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSES
Get 3 1871
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Cured Her
Rheumatism

showing from terrible experience the
StHerIns caused by rheumatism, Mrs j. E
aorst who lives at COS E Douglas street.
49, Bloomington Ill, is go thankful at
.1FIns cured herself that out of pure
gratitude she is anxious to tell all other
.lterers Just how TO get rid Of their tor
iuFe ~ simple way a. home
ME- Hurst has nothing 70 sell Merely
mai your own name and address. and LIE
WI giaaiy send YOU THIS valuable irfor-
before you forget-Ady.
sept20, cow to junel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Hartford's Oldest Man

Hartford's oldest resident, Hon.
James Irish, passed away at his
home. Saturday morning, at six
o'clock. His death was due to the
infrnllties Of age. Mr.. Irish vas
born in Hartford, July 8, 1929, and
was a son Of Edmund and Nancy
Kicker Irish and a grandson of Ed
mund Irish the first settler of the
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Forest Fires in Big
Woods Governor
Warns Sports1nen

Governor Baxter issued the follow
ing warning proclamation from his
Office Tuesday:
AS the hunting season opens.
warn the public of the danger Of for
and dry weather. Most Of the springs,
brooks and ponds are unusually low
for this season Of the year, and the
ground is so parched as to invite fires
to start and spread with dangerous
rapidly. a lighted match or burning
smoking materials thrown carelessly
aside or camp fire left unmatched
or uneHtingu!shed. may readily cause
a disastrous confa gration.
II now call upon all hunters and
others going in-o the woods to use the
ests are one Of its most valuable as
sets ard must be protected. The LAYS
of the State authorize me to clos The
open season for hunting, and to pro
hibit the carrying firearms in the for
ests. This authority will be used if
dres increase during the next few
days. but I hope that sportsnen and
others will not compel me to take this
action. Fifteen forest fres have been
reported to me today. If this contIn-
ues. hunting ip Maine VIII be STONED
(Signed) "PERCIVAL P. BANTER"
In the big woods of the State there
have not been this year the usual fan
rains. and danger from forest tre is
more acute than at any time TINS sea.
son. is the word from the state forest
commissioner. Mr.. Dana, II has bean
necessary to return to their stations
and watch towers many OF the fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Fuel Director Seeks More Anthracite

State Fuel Dlrector. !. P. Lane
went to New York ana Philadelphia,
Tuesday afternoon. MI. Lane goes
with the purpose OF trying to secure
! greater allotment Of anthracite coal
cor Maine. He Will meet the federal
tuel distributor. Nh Spens il Wash
IN ZION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
ADJUSTMENTS
STRONG CAST AIDS IN
PRESENTATION"
Mae Murray Supported by Popular
PIsyars. Now AZ Opera House


One Of the strongest casts which
has ever supported Mae Murray has
been assembled for her newest Metro
picture. ascination, a story of
Spanish love, now at Opera House
today and tomorrow. This is the
second Of the series in which Robert
Z. Leonard presents Miss Murray.
The first was Peacock Alley pre-
scented and directed by Robert 2.
Leonard for Tiffany; Productions.
Vincent Coleman, star of stage and
screen, has the leading male role in
ia selma ton Mr.. Coleman was
leading man in Nice People" hav-
ing been with that show from the
opening until it completed its New
York run.
Helen Ware, who has the part Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
"$5 Baby" Coming; Stars Viola Dana

A photoplay which has been her.
aided as one of the seasons hes, is
coming to the Colonial Thursday. i.
is Metros The Five Dollar Baby"
With the charming Viola Dana in the
stellar role. Irwin s. Cobb wrote thd
story. which appeared some time ago
in the Saturday Evening Post.-Adv.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-03-12
\ MOTORCYCLE
MlsSION AIlN IN 0IIINA

Elmer \ Sawtcllc of Hartley. q
suburb OF Cincinnati ana who h1s
long cen nm enthusiastic motor
cycle rider. several years ago pre-
scented a m~oriorcyclc to his friend
Paul \. Wiaut. who was Just then
leaving FOR missionary work Do
China hir Want accepted IL ana
took II with him To Foochow
China. Mr. Suwtsllc has just had
q letter from him renewing his
thanks for the machine and telling
how invaluable d has been In his
work Although Foochow has over
"a million inhabitants. Mr.. Wants
motorcycle f. The only n that has
ever been seen there. on the first
trip the wheel appeared as an APE
partition to some Of the astonishc1
Chinese. one woman being so
frightened as to % straight into
rs path ard a stuck. though
without injury. Having since witt
messed many times 'nc operation
OF the machine and being pnrticu-
larry Impressed with it, speed aud
general utility. there De- Wide
spread interest az 20 whore thcy
can be bought and for what price
Mr. Winut writes that am arrange
mcnt 20 reach China with % motor.
cycle agency would result iu 70
great many sales In practically an
the larger cities
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-03-12

largest number % automobile in
o. Ippruun TO population.
hofv than 1850. goo automobiles
IRE IN use throughout the world.
Monrovia. capital o. Liberia. has
lao ,!ortrir trucks In bfc
ID b. estimated the cost to n3cr-
rte al automobile b. ons-thiri joss
ihttn That OF % year ago.
Auto cylinder has from 80 TO ie0
lnuudH OF pressure when thr
charge h. compressed ready Tor
firtn.:.
hc.lrc attaching The hand pump.
Ri'" 90 @ few strokes 10 clean on,
grit.
20 ie harmful e. the cnr Co shift
Into rcvcrso while the machine ~
moving forward.
Tires Will give sooner from
orcrlpudinE than from any other
cause.
Combined motor taNoe FOR 1921
iur On is lcgf than 600 miles
fNUrc ..H1t motor cars IA
CNr"y hutlp iu Cunucc lout
50. uFs dIc O. naturalization II
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-03-12

easily bc provided by "a few modi-
ututiuns OF the present model
Storage space.
The first place Tor Improvement
Is underneath the seats. ~ the
tank ls Get back "a little farther.
a iurgr. long hoN-like affair can
De attuchod to the a on each
side. reaching from the rear axle
almost tn the gear box in front.
II would be m0r than n foot
deep underneath the rear seat and
could afford ample space for camp
INK utruriia ana other equipment
\ tank for carrying water mny
be rvt into jhr box un u Side.
while ON .tht oihrr side, away FROM
the oaiHuHt. may be a miniatur,
1inc-llued Ige1us
In the back above the tank. thurr
is room Tor 90 trunk rack. Behind
the front scat and In the door
there .s room FOR mpplica
Heating Provision.
\ honfrr attachment from the
oshnusi. or from tho engine direct.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-03-12
SPECIAL AUTO
IS POSSIBLE FOR
CAMPING COMFORT
IT o W improvements
Can Help the Sum
mer Tourist

Wanted; An automobile csl"-
ciaily suited for Ions tour,na and
camping trips.
When such automobile De- proc
duccd. thc joy off thr tourist anna
camper viii bo complete lie VIII
not have Goo strap trunks hasr
poles and other unrnphoruaI.J tu
the sides. back and top ol hi- aHr
lie VIII mo- longer lpok ltkC %
tramp ON the road
Instead. the camping automobile
can have AN room and pruvis HrH
for storing the things need . .n
long trips and % cen look as uoat
ne any other machine.
That such q ear can br made ia
evident from 20 study Of the CON
structiuu of the modern uutomu-
bile. what o. most needed iu 90
camping Is room Tint cn1
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-03-12

auto Iurta are said 90 amount tu 10
ror ctnt OF The retail pre- uuuu-
ally.
boy Scouts are being enlisted Co
Keep road slEus intact.
lrlu', resltct,d 2a7.f3f tuto-
muhllnH In 1890
Lacing the engine docn more
harm than good.
Htdmiur The battery about every
two weeks.
Any unusual sound requires i'm
mcdintc iuvratlEaiiuu.
Whom the ear tttcru hard the
Urea may need Initiating.
'otcr battery terminals VIII.
vnsclinc To prevent corrugiun.
10 not draw brakes M toe t'sh. -
ly.
Hcnew water lu the cooling sys-
tom every woek.
Place fullors earth ON oily clutch
or brake surfaces.
Clogrcd radiator causes over
hrntinr.
London. England has % motor
ambulance Tor first aid to- doys iu.
jurcd on the streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-03-12
MOTORCYCLE ANS Pur,T
OTIItE N FLOOD CRISIS

Among the many interesting bits
Of news that have come to light
since the recent disastrous flood
that swept yer the greater pore
ton OF san Antonio. Texas. none Is
interesting than that told by
post office employees of how 90 moe
torcyclc wns utilized in the ,mrr.
gcncy to do the work OF twelve
q When the power was shut
of that fatal Saturday morning
the canccliug machine at the poet
office stopped 4 motorcycle used
By special delivery carriers inn
mcdiatcly was brought into tho
building aud the drive wheel. strip
ped % it's tire. was connected TO-
the machine by a belt The ma
chine was operated 10y the motor
cycle Saturday. sunday and Mon
dny until power waa again turned
on by the san Antonio Public Srr-
vice company. The machine did
the work Of twelve men. Acting
Postmaster j. W. Fuller said. "nud
to have hired extra men to stamp
cnnccl marks on letters would have
delayed the work of the office ir
addition to being an added cN-
.pcnso.'