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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

l.. Wedger. expert assistant in Ii
state department of public safet
the Cambridge fire department an
Professor Walter S. Burke, inspect
of grounds and buildings, HaryaT
University.
The jefferson physical laSora r
in which the explosion occurred, w
completed in October. 1SS. Its ere
ton was made possible by the ger
crosby of Thomas jefferson Cooldc
and by the energy and foresight
Alexander AGassiZ and Profess
John Trowbridgc. All the instru
ton in general physics is given
this building. the new Cruft labor
tory being devoted exclusively to Il
study of high tension electric Gu
rents.
The two lower floors Of the bull
ing were badly damaged, fire brcai
ing out Immediately after the acc
dent was brought under contr
quickly.
The following statement on the aci
dent was issued tonight from the G
flee of Harvard University:
"Mr. Dunbar had been carrying
investigations to learn how to sep
rate most effectively certain gaseo
mixtures by fire liquifying the mixtu
and then drawing off one of the gas
as vapor. The Investigations
y-n1tra1 Jntn ag TTG
critics of several binary mixtures
Guiding hydrogen-m ethane. hydrogc
nitrogen and methane-nitroge In
der to get the low temperature nect
sary for liquifying these mixtures
bath of liquod oxygen was used. Liqu
oxygen will explode If brought n
contact with any combuStible sl
J stance such, for example. as hydrogc
methane or oil. The cryostat used
separate oxygen and helium was n
however. being used when the exp
sion occurred.
The investigations in which N
Dunbar had been engaged were u
outcome of work started by the 60
tlIIlIcHl uuIlllS INC "dI lOi 'l' -
ration of hclium from natural gas
. was hoped that the knowledge OF u
physical properties of these miXtu''
which could be obtained from such G
perimcnts as were under way won
permit the scientific design of appaf
tus for carrying out such operauo
as the helium separation. and a.
more efficient commercial produc"
of oxygen and nitrogen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

Ferguson. For an encore Miss Fergu-
son sang "Elinor." A short melodrama
was put on in pantomine, Mrs. c. o.
Perry as reader and the following
characters acting the parts: Misses
Eena and Goldie Brooks, Romayne
erry, Nina Smith, Ethel Church
Francis Rutter Donald Sherburn, John
Sherburn, Ernest Smith, George Cole
Ivan Cole, Frank Merrill. This was
followed by violin solo by Calvin
Hutchinson which was greatly appre.
ciated by the audience.
The report of the banner committee
was brought in at this time and the
banner was awarded to the Hallowell
League for the best work done dur
ing the quarter.
Mr.. Harvard acted as caterer for
the evening and he was assisted by
Carol Gray. Donald Sherburn, Edwin
Small, Clyde Smith, Ernest Smith, Cal.
vim Hutchinson, Clyde Pettee Carlton
Lothrop, George Cole, Ivan Cole, Frank
Merrill and Alton Kecnc. A delicious
collation. of ice cream and cake was
served.
social followed in which all tool;
part in an enthusiastic and spirited
manner. Cheers and yels were given
for each League at the close of the
evening of helpfulness and fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20
Church Notices

Winter st. Advent church. Rev. IT.
y; Hapworth of Arson: Services at
2.3O T. N. Public invited. AIdweck
services Thursday at $50 P. NJ.
Highland Ave. Methodist Episcopal,
Key. Charles Howard Atkins: 1880.
morning service with sermon by pas
tor. Gardiner lodge knights of Pyth-
las and the Pythian Sisters will be our
guests. las. church school: els. Ep-
worth League: I. evening service, SER
quartet and chorus: Wednesday at ESQ.
weekly prayer meeting.
n t!rst baptist, Rcv. H. L. skilln:
day school; J. M., Pioneer - B COWS
Cub; . +; NJ, Junior c. T.: p, NJ. C.
r.: Z +. NJ, preaching. with music bv
mems chorus; midweell services at 100
" cdncSday. Special services al ESQ at
Christ church (5th Sunday after
EASTER: Holy communion. $50; lit
any, sermon, holy communion. 1880;
church school. II; evening service, con-
frmation. instruction. Z.
Randolph Methodist Episcopal A. II.
Graham; Services at 1880 and T;
preaching by the pastor: morning SER
mon, "Realizing our Religion" eve
ming sermon. saved by Hope"
Wednesday evening, Discussing the
Chelsea chapel, A. II. Graham: Serv-
Ices at r. NJ A popular service Of
prayer. praise and fellowship with an
Oddress for both young and old by the
pastor.
First Church Of Christ. Scientist:
TO- IS subject of lesson-sermon. Soul
and Body" midweek services WedneS-
day at $50 i. NJ. Reading room at
the church open to the public Wednes-'
day from to 4. Free circulating IL
brary of authorized Christian Science
literature.
Church of the Holy Cross, Rev.
Langdon Quimby. d. D.: Usual serv-
ices of worship and study with sermon
by the pastor at 1880; Sunday school
at 11.4J.
At the Cunard street chapel. South
Gardiner. Z. A. L.. Colby will have
charge of the services for the day
Sunday school at 100 p. NJ: afternoon
service at $50: evening service at :.
Special singing at the evening serv-
ice.
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all its location, its equipment, its
history and it's tradition warrant.
Mr.. Hunt will be ready to assume
his new position June 18th. 1t Will
he remembered that the CO. educa-
tional feature at Hebron ceases at
the end of the present year and that
henceforth it is to be a school for
boys only.
Mr.. Hunt is AZ years old. a native
of Pittston in Maine, his parents
having been Henry w. and Emma
l.. CTlOmpson) Hunt. He called
Gardiner his home during his col
lege days.
While at Bates, Mr.. Hunt was a
star athlete. and an excellent stu
dent. He was vice chairman on the
athletic board. played on the 'varsi-
ty football all four years, became
manager Of the varsity baseball for
his junior year and manager in his
senior year. He also was elected
marshall of his class for Commence
ment.
II On graduating from Bates, Mr..
Hunt went TO Calais as principal OF
Calais Academy for two years. Then
he went west, locating in Glendive.
Montana, at the head of Dawson
county high school, for several years.
Again Maine drew him home and he
taught year at Caribou high school
in Aroostook county after which he
settled in Chicago and went into
business. where he proved success
! full. His home has been at Oak Park,
Chicago suburb. 1t is from that
work that he comes to Hebron this
spring. lie has family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20
N. E. O. P. Children's
Night Very ENJOYABLE

At the regular meeting Of the n. +.
0. P. held Wednesday, May II Chill
dren's night was observed with a very
pleasing program as follows: Piano
solo, Miss Stella Voutoui; recitation,
Ned Brown, entitled Mothers Bible; "
piano solo, Airline Purdy; vocal solo,
Ruth Newcomb: recitation, Edward
DAILY; piano solo, Ellanor Leighton;
recitation, Blanch Daily; piano solo,
Miss Mildred Berry; recitation, Char
lott Gibson: fancy dancing, Miss Lee
ona Conner; piano solo, Martin Jones'
recitation. Gladys Sears; piano solo,
Doris Atkins; recitation, Eva Benncr
Ice cream and fancy cookies were
served; the remainder of the evening
was passed in games and dancing and
a general good time. Much credit is
due to the ladies of the committee in
providing such a fine program. The
committee in charge was Mrs. Bessie
Daily, Mrs. Mary Sears, Mrs. Rose
Nanloner.
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Nav Carnival

The members Of the choir Of Saint
Matthew'S church, after rehearsal last
evening, reviewed the work Of the
week done BY the different committees
in preparing for the May Carnival and
dance to be held at the City hall next
Wednesday and Thursday evenings. 1t
was found that much had been accom-
plishcd but there is still much to be
done to make the affair the seccess it
is expected to be. The choristers are
looking forward to the evening when
they Will show the people of Hallowell
what can be done by few determined
people in the way of entertainment and
surprises. They promise the public a
great time and loads of fun. They re-
ceived into their midst THE Fiji VIII
Dolls instead Of THE Niger Babies, p"
which could not be obtained in suffi-
cient numbers in either Portland or
Boston.
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Musical Program and
Address Feature Guest
Night w. c.. T. u.

Guest Night at the Gardiner w. G..
I. L., held in the First Baptist YES
try. was. despite the stormy weather.
well attended and thoroughly enjoy
ed. The following program was Civ
en-: Scripture reading and prayer, by
MIS- Edward Hartman; MUSIC, five
piece orchestra; violin solo. Calvin
Hutchinson; music, orchestral; piano
SOLO, Archie Cole; duct, Mrs. perley
Baker, Mrs, Albert Hoax; reading.
MISS Theresa Gomley Of Augusta;
SOLO, Mrs. Horace Hughes; music. Or
cneStra; solo, Ralph Hayes.
The. address was given by Mrs q,
Is. Frost Of Augusta, who said in
brief: Many thing because we have
National prohibition, we can step off
the field of action. Not so. There
ore many who will use every method,
however base, to fight against the
18TH amendment. We must put on our
Whoie armor and fight against these
Toes. We must be INTELLIGENT voters.
keep our eyes on the conditions ana
~ 'iiiANS, llIHSL STUDY ana
fead the necessary literature, and
ciean up-to-datc papers. Must not
waste papers backed by liquor in
tefeSts, who misrepresent the truth.
we must take up our duty at the
poles, and vote as we think is best.
IL mas been learned that there arc
500 organizations whose object is TO
wedge in and weaken our 18th amend
ment. This fact alone shows us that
we must keep at work as never be-
1ofe; that we need the help of every
Christian minded woman.
The W. c. T. u. has a department
for each kind of work necessary for
good Of the country, as follows:
christian citizenship. Amcricanza
ton, Medical Hygiene. Mothers De-
pa"tment. Child Welfare, Chldren's
temperance organizations, TEMPER
ance instruction in public schools and
many more. We have consecrated
christian women working in each de-
partm6nt, but we need more"
Three new members were received
Refreshments were served and a So
cial time enjoyed.
The members were urged TO attend
the county convention, to be held in
Augusta May % and 30.
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J. Frank Kelley

j. Frank Kelley died late Friday
afternoon, at the Gardiner General
Hospital, following an operation for
appendicitis about n week ago. \
report from the hospital on Thursday
evening, stated that there was Il
slight Improvement in his condition.
but in the carly morning he began
to fail.
With the passing of Frank Kelley,
Gardiner loses one Of her most loyal
citizens. ono ever ready to do his
share and little more, for the civic
hcttcrmcnt Of the city. Always loyal
to his friends and with a smile and
CHEEKY word, he viii be sadly missed
Mr.. Kelley was the senior partner
of the firm of Kelley and Wheeler,
and had been in the hardware and
plumbing business in this city for
nearly thirty years. lie was born in
PlttSton, December 3, 1864 son Of
Michael and Ellen Ooylc) Kelley.
He was the first to die OF a family
of nine children. Besides his moth
er, he leaves a widow, Mary r. Cum
ningham) Kelley; four children,
David +. Eleanor A., John W, and
Madeline \. Kelley, all Of this city,
also the following brothers and sis
ters. John f. of Fitchburg, Mass;
Miss Mary l.. Kelley of Washington.
ID. G.; Mrs. Annie X. Hanley of Port
Angelus. Wash; Charles l.. of Mon
treal, Can; William l.. of Pittston;
AIRS. Thomas +. Skchan of Gardiner;
George l.. Of Gardiner and Miss Cert
rude NJ. Kelley Of Boston.
Funeral services will be announced
later.
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Leagues held in the Methodist ycstry

Leagues held III the Methodist vcstry
of this city.
The meeting was opened with the
president, Rev. c. Q. Perry. in the
chair. After a short prayer and the
singing of several hymns, Rev. w. ].
Layton of Augusta, the speaker OF the
evening. gave very inspiring and
practical address on Pep, Push and
Prayer" which was heartily applauded
by the young people. Following the
address, the reports Of the various
League represented were given and
each showed that a large amount of
activity of the right sort was taking
place III these organizations.
A short program followed the bust
ness session, which consisted of a vo-
cal solo, Il Gathered a Rose" very
pleasingly rendered by Miss Margaret
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20
Church Notices

st. Matthew's church, Rev. Rush W.
u. Smith rector (5th )Rogation) sun
day after Eastern: Holy communion, 8
A. NJ; holy eucharist and sermon. 1851
A. NJ: church school, 11.45 A. NJ.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. c.
o. Perry pastor: Regular morning
services at 1880; Sunday school at
Has; Epworth League at $50; evening
praise service at Z.
Rev. W. :. Randall of Doering will
occupy the pulpit at the Old South
Congregational church at the morning
service at 1880: Sunday school at
Has. Everybody welcomed.
Universalist church. Rev. NJ. l.. Had
ley pastor: 1880 "A. NJ, preaching:
theme, Roses and Thorns" (Educa--
tional Sunday Sermon; church school
at 11.4J \. NJ.
Baptist church, Rev. c. Z. Young
pastor: 1890. sermon by the pastor;
if.4J, Sunday school, 4, meeting or
Juniors; z, song service and brief ad-
dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

We wish to thank our relatives,
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and assistance rendered to US
in our recent bereavement-and also
for the beautiful floral tributes.
Mrs. Frank Choate,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Choate and
Family,
Mr.. and Mrs Chester Bachelor and
Family,
Wallace Choate,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter. Dufresne and
Family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T. Lewis anf Jr,
Raymond Choate,
Linwood Choate.
Miss Dorothy Choate,
Maurice ChOate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

WINDSOR

WEST-Mother's Day was observe
at the Baptist church with an appiV
pirate sermon by the pastor. Rev.
NJ. Thompson.
Mrs. Matilda Lynn was taken III
few days ego with heart trouo'
Her daughter. Mrs. Georgia William
of Gardiner and her sister. Mrs. az
bic Downs. are caring for her. q
hope for a rapid recovery.
Mrs. G.. II. Hawkins of Newark .
J. is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. e.
Twill for an indefinite time.
Levi Williams. real estate agent
Augusta, and guest were callers
the Twill home Tuesday night.
Kenneth Turner of Hallowell va
a Saturday night and Sunday ggue'
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Twill.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Mosher
II. Mosher of Augusta are pleased
see them back on the farm for u
summer season.
Do not forget next Wednesday
Association Day held at the Baptl'
church. y large attendance is e.
pected. W
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Heman S. Howard

Heman S. Howard of West Gardi-
ner, died Friday, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Carrie Swift, 173
Highland avenue Deceased was born
in Litchfield July 66, 1S4S, son of
Bradford and Catherine (BassetO
Howard. Beside a widow, Laura. j.
Howard, he leaves three daughters,
Mrs. Carrie Swift, Mrs. Ralph Colby
and Miss Sadie Howard of Gardiner;
a sister Miss Ellen Howard of Gar
diner; four grandchildren and several
nieces and nepheWs. Funeral ser
vices will be held Sunday afternoon
at $50 o'clock from the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Swift, 173 Highland
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

The American Legion dance at
City han on Friday evening given by
the boys of Frank H. Goodrich Post
was surely great success. Tile floor
Was never in better condition and
some over $50 couples were present
10 take part in the festivities. Music
was furnished by Eelly's orchestra
and it was Of the "A NO. ! variety
Refreshments Of ice cream and soft
drinks We're served. 1t W.. one IF
the most brilliant Social events Of the
season,
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Laboratory Blast
Continued from Page One)

Offices the explosion was caused by
something going wrong with the
compressor.
Graduate students who had been
assisting Dunbar in his experiments
advanced the theory that the acct
dent was due to leakage Of
oil into the liquid oxygen tank.
Dunbar had just piled valve
at the top of the tank when the ex-
plosion came, it was said. The eX-
perimenter, who was close to the
tank, caught the full force OF the ex-
plosion and was blown to pieces.
by the blast of air and gas, but es-
capped fatal injury.
On tie floor above, Mr.. Hoover
was conducting a course in ply .cs.
demonstrating to class of freshmen
a neficlency motor generator. Ac-
cordinS to the assistant, there was
a sharp sound like the report of a
gun and then ,hc floor fell from its
stand on Mr.. Hoover's foot, crushing
1t badly. -Four members of the ass
suffered injuriC to feet and ankles.
Windows on two floors of the build
ing and in the Cruft laboratory rear
by WEE shattered.
Dunbar had jUst recovered from
injuries caused by similar though
less powerful explosion more than
month ago. He was in a hospital for
sCme time and returned to his d. ties
only two weeks ago. According to
men engaged in research with lin
he was trying to work out a cheap
process for the manufacture Of oxy-
gen for commercial use and "lso
was investigating vapor pressure.
Part of his work was experimanta-
ment.
Immediately after the accident an
investigation was begun by Walter
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The following gentlemen have

The following gentlemen have re-
turned from Portland. where they
SlaNc been taking the COnsistory de-
gree Joseph \. G'aZier, Harry f..
l.arrlhcc,. Frederick \. Danforth.
William +. Frost. Ernest /. Good
speed. Charles \. Brown. Irving r.
FossCtt. Archie w. Drake. Oscar #.
Baker. Carroll l.. Church. Allan
Clark. Harold S. Crrrier. Albert A.
llodgdon Andrew NJ. Lund. Alfred
y Manson. Donald s McNauehton,
John II Ripley, Samuel u. Sou'e,
Arthur r Trask. Ernest X Foyc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20
G. n. S. Boy Elected Hebron Princpa al

The trustees of Hebron Academy
have made a contract with r. l..
Hunt of Chicago. Illinois, to take
charge of the school as principal
at the end of the present school year.
Mr.. Hunt is Maine man. gradu-
ate of Gardiner High school, and of
Bates college, class of 1903. He has
had a most successful experience in
school work in Maine and in the
west and comes to the headship of
this time -honored Institution with the
most sanguine prospects OF placing
and keeping the school in line with
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DRESDEN

sOUTH-Charlie Allen of Augusta
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Clement
Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Siegars and
son. Joe, were calling on relatives
in South Gardiner Sunday.
Mrs. Ralph Fielding OF Bath Is
visiting her grandmother. Mrs. An
ME Perkins for few days.
Mrs. Fred Carlton is passing a few
days with relatives in Bath.
Mary Siegars is confined to the
house with a very bad cold.
Harold Wall passed the week-ond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

on Friday. The animals, all Of which
were raised on the farm, are consign-
cd to the Pure Bred Live Stock Sales
Co. at Brattleboro, Vt, for their
spring sale to be held there on
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week. Needless to say the cattle We're
all in splendid condition and created
much interest as they were being
brought in. Two attendants will go
with them, and both Mr.. Dorsey and
DR.. Clearwater, their owners, will at
tend the sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

Tho following letter was received
on Friday n the Journal office:
"'ro the kcnpc bee journal Gardiner,
Maine.
| hope that when they have their
meeting In the city building Monday
night. they can arrange it SO as ia
chan~c the sun ana moon. and l
think II would he n grand thing to
add ten DAYS To each month this sum-
mer ana so make it that much
longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

The ladies Of the Universalist
church have donated the use of
Society hall TO the Sons Of Veterans
for. the making Of the wreaths for
Memorial Day. The cedar and rings
are all ready to begin work on next
Monday night. The ladies Of the
Relief Corps. American Legion Aux
iliary and other workers are cordially
invited to cooperate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Wall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Siegars and
daughter. Trina. we're calling on rela-
tives at Dresden Mills. Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Tibbetts passed the
weekend at the home of A. J. lib
belts.
Margaret Pushard passed the
weekend with her sister. Mrs. Lot
Call at Dresden Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

At the meeting of the w. c. T. u.
the following delegates We're elected
for the County Conference which
meets May % and % in Augusta:
The officers and Mrs Lizzie Brown,
Mrs. F. r. Goodwin, Mrs. Lucy
Hawkes. and Mrs. W. RI. Palmer.
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kennebec Federation
Epworth Leagues Hold
Enthusiastic Session

The heavy downpour of rain las
Thursday evening did not by any
means dawpen the enthusiasm of the
large company of young folk who at.
tended the meeting of the Contra
kennebec Federation Of Epwortt
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LOCAL NOTICE

Boys and girls! The express car
loaded with novelties for the Well
worth Five and Ten Cent Store" ar
rived in Hallowell yesterday. Come
to the City Hall Wednesday night,
May oath. may2Od1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

A May day cantata will be pre-
scented by 40 children of the High
land avenue Methodist Episcopal
church, Tuesday evening, May %, A
May pole frollic will also be included
in the play. Pretty children, happy
faces and pretty dresses will make
a very attractive occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-20

At the Methodist church Sunday. Mr.
Perry, the pastor, will preach on the
subject THE Ideal Church" There
will be special music both morning
and evening by the chorus choir un-
der the efficient leadership of Walter
Colby of Gardiner.
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Friends Of Miss Violet i. Hewins,
teacher of the pianofortc viii DC in
tcrcstcd TO know that her recent re-
cital at the First Baptist church at
Waterville was most pronounced
success. 1t was given on tho 18th of
May under the direction of the Music
department of Coburn Classical In
stitute. Most favorable comment was
made on her work, which included q
program Of much apprcc ated CLASH
cal numbers She was assisted at the
piano by Carl Jean Tolman, tho di-
rector at that institution.