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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
PLAYGROUND ENDS
SEASON WITH fine
PROGRAM OF SPORTS

A fine program of races closed the
season Saturday at the Macomber
Playground. There was a large
gathering of children present to take
advantage of the last time that they
might use the Fairgrounds this year
and they enjoyed the different events
to the uttermost The events 6wer
divided according to ages and there
were some very close finishes.
Charles Flanders won the dash Tor
boys FIVE and six Years old with
Carleton Miller coming in second.
John McAllister took first in the So
second. Edwin Royal won the 80
yard dash for boys II to l. years old.
Cony Hyde taking second. The OBJ
stacle race went to Robert Camp
bell and the thrce-legged race to
Waldo McAllister and Robert Camp
bell, second place in this race being
taken by Homer Stevens and Cony
HYDE The rabbit rae was won by
Edwin Royal and William Hanson
| took second.
i The girls races were divided by
ages the same as lHe Dogs. Inc
40 yard dash for girls five to SIX
years old vas won by Gertrude Golfer
with Rita Mariner second. The
seven. eight and nine year old race
! went to Alma Kittredge and Mary
Coombs in the order named, the 10
and IL year old race by Edith Nelson
and Myrtle Staples. the LA year old
race by Edith Nelson and Lucille
| Hanson. Edith Nelson also won the
obstacle race and the three legged
race was taken by Petty Nelson and
| Beatrice Burke.
The boat race was taken by new
boat, the shamrock" owned by
Walter Freeman.
The prizes were given by the mer-
chants of this city and were all much
| appreciated by the children. Mrs.
Macomber. head of the park commits
sion. gave each of the children a
loily pop and altogether the day was
q big one for the Riddles. Director
Hyde wishes to thank all those who
have helped him this season in diff
| fcrent ways and especially the girls
of the Macombcr Playground AuXi-
liary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
RICHMOND

Henry r. Smith. road commission
er. has begun the work of laying new
asphalt sidewalks on the west side of
Front street from Maine to White.
North Front from Fred Lewis house
to Kimball and the South side of
Main from Front to the railroad
crossing. besides going over other
bad places on the different streets
about town.
Rev. n. r. Pearson left Saturday
for Morrill,, Me, to attend the fune-
raj of his sister. Mrs. Lila Pearson.
who died Thursday. at Eastern Maine
General Hospital Bangor. The fun
eral will take place Sunday after
noon at two o'clock. Rev. II. r. Hill
will preach both morning and eve
ming at the Methodist church in the
absence of Mr.. Pearson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Watson of
Bar Harbor have moved their house
hold goods to a residence on Beach
street which will be their home in
the future.
The Richmond Fair will be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
AUGUSTA MAN RETURNS FROM
TOUR ROCKY MOUNTAINS AND
CONVENTION At Denver, COLO.

Frank IIewins Of this city, presi-
sociation, returned Friday to Au-
gusta after Il two weeks trip to Den
YER Colo. where he attended the four
days convention of the National
UndertakerS Association. He reports
most pleasant and instructive trip
and said that the undertakers OF
Denver entertained the visitors in a
most regal style.
Mr.. Hewins left this city on the
morning of September IA, accom-
panied by |. G. Thurston of South
Union. manufacturer of funeral
supplies. That evening they met the
massachusetts delegation at Boston
and from there had special reserva-
tons to Denver. Practically al lof
the travelling both to and from Den
yer was done at night, only two days
OF the journey being spent on tho
train.
At Kansas City. they met the
delegation from New York and the
southern states. Here they We're en-
tertained by the funeral directors of
the city in grand good style. They
had breakfast at the Kansas City
club. Il ] story affair which is con-
sidered one of the finest in the coun-
try Here 30 autos We're provided by
the Kansas City undertakers and the
visiting delegates were taken on q
45-milc ride through the city and its
parks.
After the ride. lunch was served at
the country club, where 40 We're
present After the luncheon Wire
less concert was enjoyed. following
which the visitors returned to the
city. Here they were taken by
special trains through the Arkansas
valley, making a stop at Colorado
Springs The Cave of the Winds at
Manitou was also visited and people
in the first section of the train had
tie privilege of making the trip to
the top of Pixies Peak by auto. Mr..
Hewins was not in the party which
made this trip but later returned and
had that pleasure.
Back at Colorado Springs trout
dinner was served to the entire dele
cation by the funeral directors of
that place.
The party arrived at Denver Sun
day. the 18th, the convention start
ing the following day. The $l.5O
a year dues which was levied last
year and which was declared by
many to be unconstitutional We're
approved at this meeting. Mr.. Hew-
ms led the faction which was
AGAINST this measure, and he said
that if this had been a debatable
question he fully believed that they
would have won. but that through a
roint of order they were not able to
hold a debate and the matter was
sustained by "A vote of 90 states for
and IL against. The IL states, he
stated, have nearly so per cent of
the members in the country.
The new constitution and bylaws
as returned by special committee
We're adopted and it was also voted
to dissolve the incorporation of the
association. The next meeting VIII
be held in Pittsburg, Pa, probably
rext September.
The Embalmers Monthly" was
printed each of the four days Of the
convention and the copy for Septem
Der Goth contained the following"
Frank Hewins. president of the
Maine Undertakers Association is
one of the hardest workers at the
convention-on the job every min
ute"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

Mr.. Hewins, while in Denver, WISH
ted with his sister. Mrs. H. X. Stin-
son. Major Stnson is in the service
at Fort Logan.
He was very much interested in
the beautiful mortuaries in Denver.
fl ON which % per cent of the funer
ais in that city are held.
After the convention, the party had
three days TO spare. They went back
to Colorado Springs where they took
the trip to Pixies Peak and through
the Garden of the Gods. The last
two days of this period were passed
with what is known as the Circle
Trip. This trip took them through
the Big Thompson Canyon, Estes
Park, Miner Pass. Grand Lake,
where they passed the night. Idaho
Springs, whore it is claimed that %
per cent fthe rheumatic patients
are cured by the water from the
springs, through the gold mine coun-
try to Lookout mountain upon the
top Of which i sthe grave of Buffalo
Bill overlooking Golden and Denver
and thence back to Denver. Grand
Lake. the largest lake in Colorado, is
but two miles long and one mile
wide. 1t has d yacht club. however.
which has the distinction Of being
located at the highest altitude of
any yacht club in tile world. being
about 10000 feet above sea level
The drive in that section is also the
highest continuous highway in this
country.
Leaving Denver. September o5 the
party returned by the way of Colo
RADIO Springs. Lincoln and Omaha,
Nebraska. Chicago, where they stop
ped for a full day. Buffalo. where
they visited Niagara Falls, Montreal.
where another full day was taken
to see the city and then to Boston.
and home.
Mr. Hewins SAYS that he heard
some of the finest speeches that it has
ever been his pleasure to hear and
that he felt that the convention had
done much good for every member Of
the profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
Officer HunneWell
Thrown from Auto;
Shoulder Injured

Through a distressing accident.
officer o. b. Hunrewell of the local
police force will be unable to be in
his accustomed place for some days.
Mr.. Hunnewell went Saturday to Sid
ney in his official capacity and while
riding upon the running board of an
auto the car was stopped so sudden
~ that he was thrown to the side
of the road. striking on his side and
infiicting painful injury to his
shoulder.
II is not known what the exact nj
jury is but there is a chance that it
may he broken bone and he will
he taken to the hospital today where
an N-ray will be taken to learn II
this is so. He also received a cut
lip. scratched cheek. and hurt finger
and left leg. He remained in bed
sunday and it will be some days be-
fore he can resume his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
Gordcn-GoWelI

The marriage of Erwin J.. Gordon
and Miss Drycal |. Gowcll OF this city
has just been announced, tic ceremony
having taken place saturday. Sept. -
at IL O'Clock in the morning at the
Penney Memorial United Baptist par
sonagn. Rev. II. n. Brown ofticiatlne
Tho double ring service was used.
Mrs. Gordon is the daughter OF Mt
and Mrs. William GoWoll of TINS CITY
Among those present at the ceremony
were the mothe" of the bride, Mrs
William Gowcll; the brides sister
Ccpha NJ. Gowei and Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Clary. Miss Anna Moody and
Mrs Blanche liunncwcll.
The bride was dressed in blue tray
cling suit. After the ceremony the
couple left for a weeks trip to Fan
COR and vicinity. They VIII make
their home in Ccrinna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
PITTSFIELD

There will be a meeting of Iva
Berry Chapter Tuesday evening Oct.
trd. for work in the p. M. and NJ. L.
NJ. degrees.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Hanson, who
left Wednesday on an automobile
trip to Calais were notified immedi-
ately upon their arrival there of the
sudden death of Mrs Hanson's
brother who was the postmaster ut
Rochester, \. H. They returned at
once, arriving here Thursday noon
in their automobile and leaving
shortly after for Rochester, n. II.
Henry Parkman and Mrs Ella
Cook were in town Friday. leaving
for Newport to attend the funeral
I service of Alvin Parkman.
Mrs. Charles II. Russell left Thurs
day for Fort Kent where she will be
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Burril.
Miss Eta Bradbury and Charles
Bradbury were in Waterville Friday
on business.
Mrs. Willis Dunton and daughter.
Meredith. left Friday for visit with
relatives in Augusta.
w. w. Oddlin of Cambridge, was
in town Friday on his return from
! Newport where he attended the fun
eral of Alvin G. Parkman.
Mrs. Bert Jossyn and Mss Doris
Remission were business callers in
Waterville Friday
A quiet wedding took place at the
Methodist parsonage when Walter p.
Currier and Mrs. Jane =. Sears. of
st. Adams were married by Rev. AR
thur +. Hoyt, pastor of the Method
list Episcopal church. The ceremony
took place at o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
Rear Admiral Clark
Continued from Pace One)

Of formidable Spanish warships
cruising in the Caribbean Sea. On
the afternoon Of the 9th day of sail
ing the Oregon steamed into Jupiter
Inlet on the coast of Florida unharm-
ed and ready for battle.
It is the worlds record which prob
ably will never be equalled--it prob
ably will never again be attempted.
The Panama Canal removes the ne
cessity. A modern battleship could
be transferred from San Francisco to
the Florida coast in time of war
through the Canal in less than 20
days.
An interesting anecdote is told how
Clark came to be placed in command
Of that difficult and dangerous voy-
age.
Has he the stick to- it -iveness to
take him clear through" asked
naval authority of one of CIark's
friends who was urging his appoint
ment to the command Of the Oregon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

next Thursday on the fair grounds on
Chestnut. The ladies of Enter
prise Grange will serve dinner at the
hall from l. to >.
The annual meeting and election
of officers of the Richmond Lodge.
NO. 63 A. +. & A. M. will be h d
Monday evening October md. The
N. NJ. degree will be worked. after
which refreshments will be served.
George w. Meriman, former res
ident of this town. is seriously i'll in
the hospital at Sailors Snug Harbor.
y. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Durham
and daughter Lillian. left Saturday
for an automobile trip through the
White Mountains.
The Seward family. who have lived
In this town for the past two years.
recently sold their residence on Arch
street and moved to Massachusetts.
Miss Lyde Lint has returned home
litter spending the last few days with
Mrs. L. T. Mann in Waterville.
Mr.. J. A. Proctor, Mrs. T. +. Pre-
de and daughter. Frances. spent the
week end at Capitol Island.
The following party. Is. F. Curtis.
ION G.. II. Curtis. c. d. Utter, Morrill,
McKenney and Frank Anderson re-
.urned late Friday from few days
auto trip in the White Mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Duren and
Miss Bertha Newell returned Sunday
to Greenfield Mass. after spending
two weeks with friends and relatives
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Ludwig and
Dr.. and Mrs. Raymond Libby We're
in Lewiston Friday attending the
horse races.
All the stores will close at l.
o'clock Thursday to allow everyone
to attend the Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
elm
In Auto Wreck After VISITING Here

In Auto Wreck After Visiting Here
belmont HoveN received news Sat
urday evening OF the death of his
mother and serious injury of his
father in an auto accident SIX miles
from their home in Ludlow Mr.. ard
Mrs HoNey were returning from a
visit to this town. Their son accom-
panied them as far as Bangor, Ic-
turning on the 9lN D. m. train He
and with Mrs. Hovey and their two
children left at 1915 Sunday morn
ing. driven by Harold Simonson in
the Simonson car. The telephone
connection was very poor when the
message came and the details were
not made clear but it was under
stood that the car went over or
through a bridge with the results
a ove stated. The car was owned
and driven by Mr.. stevens. but
whether he was injured is not known
here. Much sympathy is felt for Mr..
and Mrs 1toNey by their friends here
as Mr.. Hovey is the only son and
very devoted to his parents.
Principal Fred Moulton spent the
week end in Pennington with rela-
tlves.
Warren Dixon has moved his fam
lily into the house owned by Fred
Hatch on lower Church street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. p. Wheeler, Mrs.
ID i
Whitman and family went Saturday
tc Union where they were callers at
the home of Rev. and RMS, Edward
j. Weber.
FREQ Wyman and daughter Doris
of Oakland were week end guests f
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Written.
Charles Blackie has moved his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

Thirty one fine large squash were
stolen from the garden of Maurice
Prentiss late Saturday evening. A
neighbor called Mr.. Prentiss on the
phone and told hi mhe could see a
light in his garden. Mr.. Prentiss
went out to investigate. He could
see no light. but he heard low
whistle north of his home. and an
answering one to the south OF it.
so he knew the thieves were not far
away. This is the second bad theft
that has been accomplished in this
neighborhood within the last week
or ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Prcntiss and
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Prentss were
visiting Sunday at the home of Mr.
Prentiss' sister, Mrs. o. A. Heath Of
Chelsea.
Miss Florence Audet. who is at the
Sisters Hospital as result Of a
terrible accident, is able to sit up for
a short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

Word has been received in this
city from Fred Best, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred {. Best of this city. who
is a wireless op-ator attached to
the Naval Wireless Station at Eamp-
ton Roads. Virginia, stating that he
has been ordered to leave Monday
on the Cruiser Hopkins for Constan-
tir,.,lo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
Cutter Acushnet
Back from Rum Hunt

New Bedford. Mass, Oct. 1.-The
coast guard cutter Acushnet returned
to this port today after an unsuccoss-
full hunt for rum runners. The cutter
left port hurriedly Saturday night. It
was reported that two schooners were
Intercepted but no liquor was found
aboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
Funeral Anna Potter Laid

TIE funeral of the late Anna Potter
Ladd was held Sunday afternoon at
the home of her lifelong friend, MIS-
George Adams, Services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Medville Nc
Laughlin in the presence of relatives
and friends. Burial was in the fam
ily 10. i, FORGET Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
Y. NJ. c. A. Reception Tonight

The Y. NJ. c. A. reception and sup
per will take place at the ~" to-
night. The reception will commence
at s o'clock at which time there will
be an opportunity for all guests to
inspect the building. Supper will lie
served promptly at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
George A. Merriman

The remains of the late George A.
Merriman who died at Sailors Snug
Harbor, n r., Saturday. Will pc
brought to Richmond for burial. The
Masonic funeral service will be held
Tuesday at go from Roberts under
taking rooms Mr. Merriman was for
MANY wears q resident of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
Lisbon Falls Child
Is Drowned in River

Lisbon Fails. Oct. 1.-Joscph
Breadu, aged Z, was drowned in the
Androscoggin river today when he
fell from a dory in which he was at
play. The body was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

A trio of enthusiastic young hun
ters left Augusta Sunday morning for
the big woods" being equipped for
weeks camping trip in the reg
ion of Mount Bigelow. The party
was made up Of Whitney Thomas,
Milton Merrill and Howard (Joe)
knowles and they made the trip in
Mr.. Thomas Hudson car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Theatre Attractions Today

Opera House at 2.15 and 7.30.
Gloria Swanson in Her Gilded Cage"
A gittcring romance and dazzling
gov MS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

There is no happiness but in vir-
tuous and self-approving conduct.
Unless our actions will bear the test
OF our sober judgments and refec-
tons upon them. they are not the
actions and consequently not the
happiness of rational being.-Ben-
jamin Franklin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel White of
this city. left Sunday. for Maiden.
Mass, where they will pass the win
ter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

Attorney w. H. Pattangall return
ed Friday night to his home in this
city. after having been in attendance
at the Supreme court which has been
u session at Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
LOCAL NOTICE

Chcrnow sky's will be closed all day
today because of the Jewish Holiday,
but will reopen Tuesday morning
oct2d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
LOCAL NOTICE

Chcrnow sky's will be closed all day
today because of the Jewish Holiday.
but will reopen Tuesday morning.
octod1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

Attorney Herbert Locke of this
city was confined to his home Satur-
day, by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

Plenty OF good loan to be had for
hauling. Man furnished to help load.
Must get II away soon E. H. Ingra-
ham. corner Western avenue and
Chapel streets. sept30d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02

Chernowsky's will be closed all day
today because Of the Jewish Holiday.
but will reopen Tuesday morning.
oct2d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
Thieves Steal Squash

to learn that she is able to be ut her
home in this town.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-26
HILLCREST COMMUNITY DRIVE
FOR FUNDS A BIG SUCCESS

. A drive for sufficient funds for the
remodelling of the abandoned school
house at Marsh road, which has been
undv way for several weeks under the
auspices OF the Hillcrest Community
Association. came 70 a successful close
last night.
At meeting hold In the parsonage
OF the Hillcrest M. Il. Church. total
OF $500 was subscribed. This, with a
sum OF $1o5 previously subscribed,
brings tho total we'll above the amount
of $500 originally decided upon as the
goal.
Tho remodeled building will be used
to relieve congestion In the TIillcrest
district. and will house the first four
grades. comprising about 60 pupils
The building, as II now stands, meas
urcs 20 by 80 feet. and will be enlarged
to 20 by so feet. In addition to being
used as school. the building viii also
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-26
PLAYGROUND VOTING
CONTEST UNDER WAY
Continued from page 4.

are vitality Interested. ana judging
from tho reports coming to conmuni-
" Service campaign headquarters To-
Gated in the old Library building at
500 Market street, the whole city In
enlisted In tho financial effort.
One group OF boys In ono section
Of the city Is raising money by Gv-
ing shows at penny or two admid-
eIon. A group OF girls In another Sec
ton In collecting the quarters through
penny and nicIhc contributions FOR
eervices they render to their parents
and friends. Some nre selling soap.
some arc obtaining subscriptions to
magazines, some arc knitting. others
are sewing, all OF the avenues being
wholesome and many OF them educn-
tional in that they arc not only aiding
some particular playground but are
showing tho children how TO become
self reliant and progressive.
Every one who attended yesterdays
birthday luncheon party was delight
ed With II. And what made It moro en-
joyable to those who have their hearts
In the playground movement ,provid-
Ing suitable and safe place for the
tHlilitl w Pio9 NttN itc i'p'' w i'V''
team captains. Upwards OF eight thou
sand dollars or nearly half OF the
amount sought was reported. But
there is hard work ahead xcttinE the
remainder because the big contribu-
tions came yesterday. Mrs. William G.
| Speakman reported $1,000: Mrs. A. ID.
Warner. sr, reported $4,000; Mrs.
Thomas C. Mum 5000: Mrs. Carlton
T. Brldghnm $110. and Charles r..
Ernst director OF tho Community
Service reported contributions as fol-
lows: Mre. Coleman du pont 81 900:
Senator Coleman du Pont, $1,000: r. 8.
du Pont $4,000; Mr.. and Mrs. winder
Laird, 5000.
| Mayor Harvey did himself proud In
his address after thu seven young
women who represented the spirits OF
Community Service work presented
him with the birthday cake. He com
plimented the service it's workers and
the accomplishments it has obtained.
Chairman McManus OF the Finance
Committee Of CITY Council and Ho-
ward M. Ward president OF Council
also indorsed the campaign and how
wisely the money that had been given
the Park Commission for the play
grounds had been expended. Mr.. Ward
told more OF tho work OF the Cummu-
nifty Service and what great good Il
was doing in this city.
Mr~. Coleman du Pont the president
or the local organization referred I'm
a brief address to some OF the rea-
cons why she was moro impressed
than ever by tho needs sof tho orga-
nization and said that only yesterday
some children had called her on the
telephone and naked her to help them
keep the Playground going.
Chairman Baynard referred rraci-
oucly 70 the other financial campaigns
under way and urged the workers 20
renewed work and service A. the
means to accomplish the end.
Two remarkable features attend.
ed the making OF reports at the. lunch
con. One OF thcse w~A q contribution
of 800 from the prisoneru at the New
Castle County Wor&ho,sc, who, &C.
cording 10 Warden P1ummer, Nppre.
ciated the work Of Community Hervtc,
workers. The other pleasing incfo,n,
was the OFFER OF Father Connsffv to
aid in any way possible.