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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
F|RENEN'S MUSTER TO Be
NOTABLE EVENT IUl.y4

Chief Roy Small announced Fri
day night that ARRANGEMENTS for the
Firemen's Muster which !" to he h"ld
in this city July Fourth in connoc-
ton with the celebration are going
along splendidly ana that there Will
probably he COO visiting 1iremcn here
at that time with SeNera. fire chiefs
from cities Of Maine The entries are
coming in for the playout and it is
expected that there Will be 10 OF / ,
hand tubs entered in the contest
Entries must be made by July LIST.
The Hecla company of Iallowell
has kindly consented to allow the
boys to use their tank for The pump
out and this WAS brought to this city
last night. 1t viii be placed on stone
street near the Cony High school
and tho playout will be held here
The mon held i meeting Friday
night to plan for the event and they
Will hold another next Thursday eve
ming for further consideration of the
matter. Former Chief John \.
Buckley came down to this city from
Dead I;iver for the purpose Of at
tending the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
.aMc Rates Today
Dr. Templar Parade

ity Marshal William II. Murray
announced the following traffic
ulations to be observed today,
urday. on account of the big pa
e Of the Knights Templar. Owners
automobiles should clip this arti-
and carry it in their vest pockets
ay for constant consultation.
No automobiles or other vehi-
} to be parked on the West Side
College avenue from the Railroad
NJ. c. A. to Post Office square:
n Post Office square down Elm
.et to Park street.
No automobiles or other vehi-
5 to park on Park street, Pleas
street, north of Park street, or
North street.
No automobiles or other vehi-
; to be parked on the West Side
Main street from North street to
It Office square. Vehicles parking
the East Side Of Main street will
close to the sidewalk this means
.osite the Elmwood hotel and the
vision Buick Cos Garage.
mo automobiles or other vehi-
! to be parked on Silver street,
m Main street to Spring street.
m 10:45 o'clock A. NJ. until after
! parade has passed that point.
i'll automobiles or other vehicles
? park on any street for the pur-
e of watching the parade will
* close to the curbs, not block
Y cross walks or take any more
n than is really needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
cts Former Resident Of Water
vile in Texas

omething over 80 years ago there
ID on Pheasant street a family by
name of Moor in house with
ars now moved down on Western
nue., which stood on lot now oc-
bed by the house of Mr.. Fuller,
lnk Moor now living in this city
ng one of the sons.
There was another son by the
ne of Addison, who was a school
tie of some Of the men and women
today. Addison one day, presum-
Y on obtaining his majority. sud-
Ally left town. and so far as known
) never heard from after. 1t was
5ught at the time he went to the
ansylvania oil fields.
Recently, Arthur S. Ladd. a Maine
ltral fireman, was delegate to
he national convention at Hous-
Texas. and being registered from
terville, Me. was afterwards !old
nan living at the STAFFORD hotel
he'd to see him. And. calling
re, man introduced himself as
olson Moor. formerly from Wat
lille, having left there in 1865 and
I'D nothing since. Naturally.
or made many inquiries about the
ce and seemed very much inter-
ed in details of the changes which
J taken place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Amateur Night
At Opera House

The Jimmy Evans company which
is at the Opera house this week, pre-
scented its last change of program
Friday afternoon and evening. The
play which was presented Friday and
which will be given again today, was
entitled "a Night in China Town" 1t
was up to the standard that this COM
pany maintains and was we'll liked by
a large audience.
Amateur night was held Friday
night but the amateur acts which are
usually so plentiful for some reason
failed to materialize. Two acts We're
presented, however, and one started
but did not finish.
The first number on the program
was Waldo McAllister and Cecil
Bush IN a negro comedy boxing
match. They held the stage for a
few minutes and after they had
shown their wares, Fat" Pooler en-
deavored to sing a little song. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
p. o, Chance Of Time

Effective June 9th, with the
,nge of time of Maine Central
ms, mails at the Waterville post
&c close for western points at
?. 500 and 500 A. NJ: and 40,
}. 600 and Q p. NJ; and for east
points at 1862. go and 9.33 A.
and at 1908, 80 and $50 p. NJ.
eet letter boxes on Main street in
business section, will be collected
7.3O and 100 A. NJ: and at 200,
} and 7.3O p. nj. Mail for western
nts should be deposited at the
toffice not later than $50 A. NJ. :
}, $40 and S45 r. NJ, and for
tern points not later than go A.
and noon. 80 and $50 p. NJ.
il deposited at the postoffice be-
e 11.3O A. NJ. will receive more
mpt dispatch by earlier trains
If held until late afternoon or
ly evening before mailing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Discuss Selection of
New Supt. of Schools

The matter of the selection of a
superintendent of schools TO fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
Herman H. Stuart, and the question
of salary for the new superintendent,
were discussed at a special meeting
of the Board of Education held Fri
day evening, but neither matter was
settled. A special committee was
appointed, consisting of Dr. W. S
Thompson, Mrs. Harold A. Allan.
Herbert l.. Merrill, A. w. Brooks and
Frank Hcwins to silt out the various
candidates to appear before the
Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Community Service
Project Voiced at
Meeting Rotary Club

| The regular meeting of the Water
, Vile Rotary club was held Friday
evening at the Elmwood hotel with
the usual supper. Six of the IL living
members of the Grand Army in Wa
tcrville were present including Frank
Walker. Hollis j. Simpson, J. l.. Mcr-
rick. y. o. Libby. Sias Adams, and
Frederick B. Lunt. Capt. Adams act
ed as spokesman for the others and
expressed his pleasure at being pres
cnt at a meeting Of the Rotarians.
Pres. Herbert c. Libby presenting Mr..
Il. 3. Root representing community
service made the following statement:
Il present to YOU Mr.. c. b. Root, a
graduate of the University of Kansas,
! former member of the Kansas City
Rotary club, for nine years engaged
in physical educational recreational
and social work, and for the past five
years employed by the Community
| Service of New York with the field of
his endcavors in and about Chicago.
mir. Root comes to the city at the
request of 81 of our citizens to help
! form q permanent Community Service
/ generally Speaking, is to help the peo-
pie of Waterville devise the best
means of employing the leisure time
of our DO. :; and girls and men and
women. 1t is impossible to say right
now just what may best be under
taken for the summer months and for
, the later months; that will be deter
mined when a careful survey has been
made of the city. But the lines of
cndeavor are many: Fairgrounds for
our children, not only plots of ground
but their proper equipment and proper
, supervision: ways of entertainment
indoors: baseball leagues among the
young men: tennis leagues among the
business and professional men: COM
munity sings: community plays: COM
munity celebration of our holidays:
community Observation-Disclosures CO.
operation of every kind. Mr.. Root will
be in the city for a number of weeks
seeking the assistance of all hands.
The 81 signers have simply inaugural
ed the service but it is a city wide at
fair. nobody excluded.
1T is inconceivable that any Rotar-
ian would turn a deaf ear to the ap-
pe2ls to be made in the name of Com
mun.ty Service. 1t is near to Rotary's
heart. 1t has been enthusiastically
endorsed by interna tionai Rotary. and
is precisely what Rotarians have ben
talking about for long time.
Il give you the names Of those who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
'OMcials Give
Review in Affair
AT Herrin Mine

Hcrrin, Ills. June .G--(By \. P)-
Attempts to SfL through the maze Of
rumors, reports, contradictions, and
facts of the mine war to obtain an UNI
colorcd account of the events leading
up, to it, tonight after everything was
iquict brought two authentic reviews
Of the affair, one from a union official
and another from a state military Of
fetal.
Hugh Willis, district board member
of the Miners MON in the first state
mont from union officials concerning
the massacre told newspaper report
ers tho blame lay squarcly on the coal
operators who imported strike break
CIs.
lie declared that the first shots were
fired by the strike breakers, and that
these shot were without provocation
and that one of the chief causes of the
disaster was the high handed manner
in which the imported workers held
up private citizens and refused to let
them traverse the public highway by
the mine" He made no attempt to
Gcny that tho affair really was a mas
savrc. Int insisted it was not started
by miners.
Colonel Samuel Hunter of tho State
NdiHtant Generals office, reviewed his
official investigation of the disaster.
the following being tie salient points
,of his report.
That Col Hunter on half a dozen
occasions asked Sheriff Thaxton and
other local county officials if they
wanted troops sent here but was told
each tmc-cvcn after the shooting
"tarted-that the local authorities
could handle the situation
That he urged the mine officials to
clos" il down to avert a disaster but
III" request was refused.
That an Indignation meeting of GOO
miners was held just outside Herrin
the day before tho fighting started.
Th"t hc persuaded the besciccd
workers to run up n white flag and
Obtain consent from minor officials
Tor truce. but that this truce was
hEoH"n hH whom, lie did not know
Roth reports termed tho armed
Guards at the mine gun men"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

William Welch. after serving five
weeks in the local store of the Atlantic
& Pacific Tea Co., has been appointed
manager and begins his duties in that
capacity Saturday morning. Mr.. Walch
was graduated from Watcrville High
school in the class of 1912 and has
held positions with the Central Maine
Power Co. and at the Maine Central
freight office. He Is a young man of
fine business judgment and ability and
his many friends believe that he will
make good in his new capacity. He
was in the service at Camp Mills. Min
cola. Long Island, during the war. be-
ing attached to the medical depart
mcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Miners DESERVING
Posts at Herrin. ILL.,

H'fnn' Ills. June 23-CBy A. P)
M'h'iS ON duty at the closed mines
in Williamson county, through an
agreement between the coal operat-
o'S ana the United Mine Workers OF
america, are quitting their posts to-
night with the result that unless
substitutes are obtained, millions of
d"IIarS worth Of mines soon will he
com" total loss through flooding. 1t
IS understood that they are quitting
heca'rs" Of threats they have receiy-
cd from local miners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
ST. JOHNS DAY
CELEBRATION TODAY
BY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

Today is the day Of st. Johns Day
celebration of st. Omcr Commandery,
Knights Templar, and it is expected
that If the weather is favorable,
900 members of the order will parti-
cipate in the celebration. The visi-
tors will comprise members of Maine
Commandery No. l of Gardiner:
Portland Commandery, No. 2 of
Portland; st. John Commandery, NO.
3. of Bangor; Trinity Commanders.
NO. Z, of Augusta; Claremont Con-
mandery. No. .. of Rockland; De
Molay Commandery, No. 10. of
SkowheSan; Palestine Commandery.
NO. ii, of Belfast; De Nalois Com
mandery, No. 16, of Vinal Haven:
and Camden Commandery, No. 80, of
Camden.
The local Sir Knights will meet the
visitors at the Maine Central station
where they are expected to arrive
by special trains shortly after $40
A. NJ. The members of st. Omor
oommandery, with their band. will
form near the Railroad Y. NJ. C. A.
and the other communicates as they
arrive will form along College ave-
nue. Elm street, Park street. Pleasant
street, and North street. St Omcr
oommandery will lead the way over
the streets named and each com
mandery will follow in line in its
turn. In this way passing in review
before all the other communicates
until the line is complete. Clarence
H. Is. Walker is Grand Marshal of the
parade, and will have as aides Ma Tor
irwin r.. Thomas, DIR. John c., Towne
Earle Eldridge, Charles f. Jones w
Hartwell Pollard. and AIahlon Ellis
Inc parade Will move over Main
street to Silver street, to Western
avenue TO the Central Maine fair
grounds. where the exercises Of the
DAY VIII he held. Those who live on
me line of march are asked to dis
play their flags as the parade passes
ana TINS is also requested of business
places along Main street.
Arriving at the Central Maine fair
grounds there will he a shore dinner
at l2.3o, followed at . J.. NJ. with a
sports program. including wide
variety of events. At 3 p. NJ an
entertainment will be given on the
stage and at +. NJ. another sports
program will be enjoyed. A buffet
lunch is scheduled for $50. At p.
NJ, there will he another entertain
ment, and at p NJ. the parade
headed by the combined 10 bands will
march to the Maine Central station.
where the Sir Knights of St. Omcr
Will bid God speed to their brothers
This is by far the largest Knight
Iemplar event that has been held in
Maine for many years. The St
Johns Day celebration is an annual
event in the calendar of the Sir
knights. For number of wears.
Waterville has been guests of var
ious communicates and this year
found herself owing hospitality to
10 other communicates. Nine Of
them were able to accept 81. Cmec's
invitation and the result is that the
city gets the biggest demonstration
in the State for long time. Com
mander Carl A. Piper of st. Omer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Ferris-Pietts Wedding
in Brunswick Home

Brunswick. Me. June 22-(Spc-
.ciaD-Miss Katie NJ. Pletts ana VIII
liam +. Ferris, Jr. OF Rockaway
Beach. \. Y. were married this eve
ming at the residence Of the brides
mother, Mrs. Isabella ID. PIctts on
Lincoln street. the single ring ser
wee being performed by Rev.
thompson E. Ashby, minister of tie
First Parish Congregational church.
The bride was attended by her SIS
ter, Mrs. Barton G.. Merrill, as ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Macomber Playground
.Opened for Summer

The Macombcr playground has
been opened for week ana in spite
Of the rainy weather il has been wen
patronizcd hy the children. The
swings and other apparatus have
been occupied an tho time and the
WadinS pool has como in for it's share
of attention, The grounds are in
the best possible shape, Tho pool
has been repaired and altogether the
grounds are in Tor a busy season.
Jack HYDE again is in chragc as liz
was last year and lie win arrange
for boat races nd sports Of all kinds.
The parents arc invited to Use the
grounds in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

tron Of honor and Miss Ruth Nearing
as bridesmaid. William II. Brewer
Of Prcsque Isle was best man and
the ushcrs were Clyde G.. Co .gdon of
Springfield, Mass, Raymond G. Put
nam of Danvcrs, Mass, and Arthur
T. Whitney of Houlton, all class
mates of tho groom at Bowdoin col
| lcge from which he received his de-
gree ycsterda.. Robert Pletts. Jr.
was ring bearer. The ceremony was
followed by a reception, which was
largely attended. After a three
weeks honeymoon, which will be
passed in the White Mountains, Mr.
and Mrs. Ferris will reside on River
side Drive. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Kill Two Injure Others
Clash Between Strikers
and Non Union Coal Miners

Hlarksburs, W, Va Juno 23.-Two
m2n were killed, Il deputy sheriff
suffered q broken arm ard d dozen
other persons received minor injuries
when q mob attacked an intcrburban
traction ear and carrying non union
miners and officers of the Hudson
Coal Company guarded by deputy
.h'riffS. from this clty to tho Lewis
Mime near RcEnoldsvillc today. The
mob stopped the car, pulled off the
trolley ana sWarmci aboard. Two Of
the attacking party were shot as they
cTaWlod through windows. The mino
WAS opened on an open shop basis
MOndaN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Police Officer Leonard
Injured by Automobile

Harry Leonard, a special officer on
the Augusta police force was knocked
down Friday evening at about $50
on Rines hill by an auto. and al
though he was not badly injured, he
will be confined to his home for a
few days. He, with Officer HarWood,
had gone up TO paint the traffic lines
at the top of the hill, when a car.
driven by Phillip Malloy, who is en-
ployed at the National Soldiers
Home at Togus, came over the hill
and ran into Mr.. Leonard. He was
knocked down and the front wheel
ran over his right leg. but it was
fortunately not broken. The attend
ii~ doctor said that he viii probably
be all right in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
House Agrees With
Senate on Army Size

Washington, June 23-The house
tonight concurrcd with the senate in
fixing the size Of the army at $4,000
enlisted mon and 1000 officers.
TN" conference report on the army
bill which ftNcs its strength between
senate and house figures was adoptcd
by tho house 175 to SO without dis
scnsion.
While there wore other items in
'h' report to b" accepted including
= senate appropriation Of $500, 600
toward completion Of the Wilson
dam at Muscle Shoals. the enlisted
and officer personnel totals now have
passed the legislative stage and only
await the presidents approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

big crowd was attracted Friday
the sight Of a big generator for
Lockwood Co., being hauled from
Maine Central siding at the head
The Falls to the Lockwood mill.
tut the strangest team ever seen
his part Of the country had been
he'd up for the purpose. In the
| was the big Lockwood auto
TX. and behind was a Lombard
ction engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
John York

John York of Winslow die at the
home # his son, George York in
Ninslow, Friday afternoon. aged 70
years. He is survived by three sons
John and George of Winslow, Eugene
Iot Waterville, and ono daught,r, Mrs
Nellie ePtersOn of North Nassalboro
also one brother Joseph York OF
Waterville, one sister who lives in
Camden. The funeral arrangements
will be announced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Mrs. Eva Mary Downey

Mrs. Eva Mary Downey Day, wife of
Fred LoXey Day of the Coburn lnsti-
tute. faculty, d1sd Friday at her home,
157 College avenue, after a long i'll
ness. She came here five years ago
with Mr. Day from Bellows Falls, Vt.
She was born in Darlington, Nova SEQ
tia. the daughter Of William ana Mary
Riecker Downcy. The funeral ar
engagements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

RS. Charles w. Atchley enter
ed the Woman's Foreign Mis-
lary Society Of the Methodist
rch Friday afternoon at her home,
3urleigh street. The program was
har2e of Mrs. H. A. Lindsay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Funeral Of Mrs. Josephine PouIitte

Funeral services for the late
Mrs. Josephine Poullitte were held
at 1880 Friday morning at the st.
Augustine church. Rev. Fr. Casavant
officiating. Interment was in the
st. Augustine cemetery. The bearers
We're: John Cote. Fred Dumont, Jo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

A regular meeting Of Waterville
Lodge. No. 221, n. f. o. p will be
held Monday evening at G. A. r. hall
at 7.30. Important business will be
acted upon and a large attendance is
desired. The afternoon meeting and
picnic lunch has been postponed until
a later date on account of sickness.
Candidates will be initiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

Among the degrees conferred by
Harvard University this week are the
following: Bachelor of Laws upon A.
Raymond Rogers and Gerald l.. Pratt,
both Of Waterville; Doctor of Medicine
upon Hugh l.. Robinson, son of Rev.
Charles +. Robinson, formerly pastor
of the Temple Street Congregational
church and now connected with the
Bangor Theological Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

affairs Of the student body and they
are empowered TO make regulations
which shall be enforced by the
weight of public opinion.
During the past year, with Miss
Lucy Gage IS president, Donald
Brennan as vice president and Prin-
.cinal Quimby as treasurer they have
worked hard and among other things
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

he furniture of the Phi Delta
ia fraternity was being moved
of the house they have occupied
he corner Of College avenue and
on streets yesterday. The furn-
will be stored during the sum
and in the fall the Chapter will
'e back into the house they for
'ly occupied opposite Foss hall.
s house will be repaired and COM
ely renovated before the opening
college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

that they have done has been the
awarding Of sweaters and letters to
members of football, baseball, girls
land BOYS basketball, track and ten
mis- teams by regular custom. and to
the mcmcrs of the championship de-
ating team by special vote. 1t has
been made d rule that when a stu
dent receives his first school letter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

he shall also receive a sweater to go
with it, but that after that he shall
receive the letter alone. They have
al>o appropriated a goodly sum Of
money TO be used for the building of
a fence around Rucl Williams Held
and have made stringent regulations
about tho styles of dress to be worn
by the girls at the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

The student council of Cony High
school has just completed a most
successful year. Tho council is made
up of two boys and two girls from
each class together with tho prin-
cipal of tho school and ono other
teacher. The members from tia
Freshman class arc elected ny tic
members from the other classes, The
council has general overs ght Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Hold Berlin, n. II.
Man for Lewiston Assault

Lewiston. Me-. June 23-Andrea
her'sca of Berlin, n. II, was arrest
ca tonight. half an hour after he is
aheSfd to have assaulted Arthur
Aodette, 81, restaurant proprietor.
Auoctte was taken to a hospital
Whcre his condition was reported Sc
,louS as the result of numerous
AnlIe wounds in the abdomen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

Rev. William P. Chapman. Mrs.
Chapman, and their son. Prof.
Charles P. Chapman, librarian of Col
by college. will leave Saturday morn
ing for Talcottville, Conn. Rev. and
Mrs. Chapman will remain during the
summer. but PEof Chapman expects
to return August I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24

Friday the members of the Sen
ior class of Cony High school went
to Lake Cobbosseecontee where they
enjoyed the annual Senior picnic.
Many of the party went to the lake
in autos While others made the trip
b.. electric car Boating, swimming,
and all sorts of games were enjoyed
and a very fine time was the result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-24
Tive Men Blown to Atoms
Three Houses Wrecked Nitro

East Liverpool, ONO, June 23.-
Two men were blown to atoms and
three houses in the outskirts of
W"ilsrillc. were wrecked carly to-
day when njtroglyccrinc being
transported by automobile exploded