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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
League Women Voters
in Interesting Meet
on Welfare Work

The regular meeting of the League
Of Women Voters held in the city
building on Tuesday at 4 P. NJ. was
devoted to health survey Of Gardi-
ner. The program arranged by a
committee consisting of Mrs. William
Nivison, Mrs. Elliott Bates and Miss
Calvin, the school nurse. followed
in the order of a questionable pro-
vided by the organization. The lead
ing questions of which were: Who is
your town health officer, by whom
appointed and on what time? What
does he and the town do to secure
pure milk and to protect food from
flies? Have you a district nurse and
by whom supported? Is there physi-
cal and dental examination of school
children? What do these amount to?
Have you durable crippled Children
not being cured, if so, why not? How
many children are feeble minded
Are they receiving special careo
The first questions were answered
by the committee from which it was
cleaned. Gardiner is a shining eX-
ample among New England towns as
tiiC OIlly OIlc llldI Ids IllullIulIlSu
district nurse, since her institution,
IL years ago and that during that
period the death rate has decreased
from 80 to 50 in a 1000.
The health of the school children
seems to be we'll guarded under the
able care of the school physician and
nurse and 81 infants are enrolled in
the baby welfare clinic, II Of whom
have made more than five visits.
The question Of mentally delinquent
children is a very vital one at present
as there is no special care provided
for them and their retarding influence
on normal children as we'll as the
uselessness of prescribed great
works to themselves is keenly felt by
all educators. DR.. Gertrude Hall of
the State Charities and Corrections
gave an interesting talk on the prob
lem and pointed out very graphically
the need of segregating these children
by mental tests and giving them
special training in handicraft by
which they may become happy, self
supporting citizens instead of a bur-
den to the community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Missing Bowdoin
College Student
Located in Boston

Portland. Me. Jan. g.--Arthur ~
Towser. the missing Bowdoin Col. g.
student. has been located In Boston.
In telephone talk with Portland
newspaper man he did not make u
clear Just why he had left the college
end WAS roticcnt as 90 home ata rs
\ cousin of the young man has le.f
for Boston 10 bring him back
Prof. Kenneth q. NJ. Sil,s. pf,'.,-t
Of Bowdoin college. IN '"''pu Hr,
conversation with n reporter tI s
morning expln med that the not'.,.
behind the dissppearnnce of rHs
youngstcr were probably tie tam" 80
those behind a half dozen Sin'lar
cases that had come under his ob' t.s.
tion during the past 10 years. a. san
that In each the student. discourafc
over his low marks In some stu
would suddenly be sc rcd with tho
wandering fever and would leave
home without notifying hts folks. nc
expressed a desire. during THE con.
Versa'ion. that tho news ~ VOID from
the missing student he conveyed o.
his folks tie was told that this mes.
sage had been telephone 10 Mrs Nj
ohaelis by an Express representaiiv'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Little Julia Lerette Can Dance-Stage
Career Her Ambition

Much in demand at "home talent
entertainments is seven-year-old Julia
Lerette. a charming little dancer whose
pretty face, sprightly figure and grace
full, airy steps always captiva:e. She
is Of the brunette type, with hair of
unusual blackness and large and very
dark eyes. Her manner on the stage
is always pleasing. She is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas Lcrette of
Temple street.
Dancing is second nature to Julia.
OF her own accord she began taking
steps to music almost as soon as she
had learned to walk and at the age of
three was much more proficient at
ballroom dancing than the average
person 10 years her senior. She has
never received any professional IN
struction. She made her stage debut
year ago at the high schools Hockey
Pokey fair, and the public's delight in
her work was at once apparent. AL
though she has not vet sung in public
she has very musical voice which
will doubtless give greater scope to
her efforts. She expects to take dane
ing lessons OF a professional teacher
soon and thinks nothing would be SO
pleasant as a stage career, but in this
ambition her parents do not shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Think She Took Poison
BY MiStake-Will Recover

While on her way from her home
in Chelsea to her studies at the Hal
lowell High school Tuesday morning,
Miss Marion Getchell, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Getchell, became
violently ill and is now at the Angus
ia General hospital recovering from
what is thought to be by attending
physicians a case Of bicloride poison
ing.
According to reliable information
the young lady was on her way to
school and while in the act Of cross
ing the river on the ice she became
suddenly ill. Upon examination at q
store on Water street to which she
was taken the attending physician
recognized bicloride of mercury pois-
oning. The necessary antidote was
given and she was rushed to the hos
pital. It is understood that Miss
Getchell had been taking medicine
for local malady and she told
friends yesterday that she thought it
possible that she had taken the poi
son pillets accidentally. At a late
hour last evening hopes were enter
tanned for an early recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
As France Would
Arm, Make Her Pay,
Proposes Reavis

Washington, Jan. 3-The admins
tration would be directed. under a
resolution introduced today by Rep
resentative Reavis, Republican, Ne
braska, to demand repayment by
France of money loaned to her by
the United States during the war.
Mr.. Reavis in statement said prompt
payment Of the debt should be insist
ed upon because France has indicat-
ed her intention of expanding large
sums Of money on increased naval
armament"
The resolution did not mention
France by name but in his formal
statement, Mr.. Reavis stated that it
was directed at France because of
her stand at the armament confer
ence On the submarine question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Court to Help in
Discouraging Crime
Wave in New York

New fOrk. Jan. S.--ACtiyities a.
criminals throughout the city NOV.
the courts today 90 cooperate with ~.
police in dis.ourasing hoid-ur. srs
burglaries and brought war,ln.
from Judge John \. Mcintyre ~ xns
eral sessions that drastic nacA,u,,.
would be adopted.
1--WE have reached 4 serious sl,s..
ton" the judge declared ''Cfoas,
are running Wild and We have 10 ,al.
the bull by the horns"
This statement was made IN ee,,.
after he had increased the hail Of ,xn
men charged with burglary fron, ,aaos
Co $4,000 each. and % followed a d.
o!sion reached at n conference ~ on.
or judges OF general sessions sud Ia.
trict Attorney Bantcn 90 make the hsi
Irequiromcnts more stringent The IA.
lice rounded M many accused tr.,
now out on low baii and brought tea
to court.
In each case whore the offender aas
criminal record. OF had con,nit,.s
other crimes since MS original srrsn
the bail was substantially IN ,rea.ea
Judge Mcintyre intimsted that n IA.
heavier bali could he obtained ,as,l,
he would make ~ rtiil higher.
The Brooklyn police reported t5ds,
that expert cracksmen had stolen sew.
clry valued az SIS. 900 last night fror
q safe IN the home Of Hurry Arnev
Maiden Lane Jcwei-r, n few hours an.
or he had returned from a weston
trip. While Arrow ana hi. ~If. ~sr.
az a theatre the robbers broke into Ia.
apartment and ripped OF th. front -
the safe.
ON suspicion that ~. was inapli,atss
In tho hold-up 40 two messenger on
the Grconpoint National ilhnk. Rroat.
Of si77s7. John Roserk Who the 20.
lice said was q pardoned burglar WAS
arrested today In Manhattan and held
without bail for examination. Ne a..
ried knowledge of the crime Two Of
the hold-up victims failed 90 idcui.fy
Rogers IN n lineup at headquarters
Three robbers who had apparently
trailcd william simmons collector N,
chain Of grocery stores. held him up
late today whom be made his 18th STOP
IN Fifth avenue. Brooklyn. while ths
manager waited on customers. ne
robbers led their victim TO q rear room
and took $4,000. They found . CLERK
vcr and. warning both mer rot 90
give the alarm. walked through TIE
store and escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Camp Fire Girls

The Annasagunticook Camp Fire
Girls held very successful business
meeting at the home of the guardian,
Mrs. Arthur l.. Rundy. Monday eve
ming. Seventeen active members are
now enrolled in the Camp. Plans
were made for the coming year. The
first to be a food anG candy sale
about the middle of this month. Some
time in February the Camp hopes
to secure the services of the Farm
ington Normal School Glee Club. All
the people who had the pleasure to
hear the Glee Club from Pennington
u few years ago, will look forward
to hearing it again in the near future,
the Camp Fire Girls sincerely hope
Definite announcement will be made
later as to the time and place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
COMPLETE BIG
BANKS MERGER

Chicago. Jan. 3.--The Fort Dear
born National Bank and the Fort
Dearborn Trust and savings company
We're absorbed today by the Contin-
entail and Commercial National Bank
and the Continental and Commercial
Trust and Savings Bank. with
scarcely a furry in financial circles
to indicate the merger, involving
s60,O00,000 @
The merger, announced yesterday
afternoon after the clearing house as
ISOLATION had determined that the
Fort Dearborn banks were in diflicGl-
ties, through over extension of cred
its by Edward TildeD and company,
chief stock holders, was said to have
averteG the most serious situation
which had threatened Chicago's fin
ancial district in sixteen years.
More than $19.000,000 in cash assets
of the Fort Dearborn banks were
hauled through the streets in cover
cd vans today in making the trans
fer while wondering crowds looked
on. All records as we'll as fixtures
dlSO NtlC iilONt't anu UVU SlIpicsS VI
the two Fort Dearborn banks were
working at the Continental and Com
mercial banks. whose total deposits
now are approximately $410,000,000.
With the announcement that the
Continental and Commercial Banks
would meet all obligations and insure
all deposits in the Fort Dearborn
banks a few depositors today made
their way to the institutions that had
taken over their funds to re-assurc
themselves regarding the merger. but
there were no unusual Withdrawals.
Robert Grove, states attorney to-
day conferred with George NJ. Rey-
nolds. chairman of the banks board
OF directors continental and Com
mercial NationaD and VIM. A. Tilden,
president of the Fort Dearborn banks.
After the conference. Mr.. Grove said
he was not disposed to comment on
this confidential interview" and that
he did not wish to make a statement
that might be misunderstood or mis-
construed.
There is no secrecy and no mys-
terry about the merging Of the
Mr.. Reynolds said. "There Is
no question Of any shady transaction
and the worst that can be said is that
the business judgment in some in
stances was not good. The whole
trouble is that there were too many
industrial loans-loans which would
have been good il the war time Dro.
fits had continued"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
PTTTSTON

EAST-Thomas Roper had the mis-
fortune on Saturday to fall and frac-
ture his left arm. He was immediate
ly taken to the Gardiner General hos
pital for treatment. His many friends
wish him a speedy recovery.
Miss Lucy Kink who has been
passing the Christmas vacation at
the home Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
owen King. returned Monday "a
Randolph where she will resume her
school work.
Miss Ida Nash WIS the guest last
week Of her sister. Mrs. Forest Mo-
rang in Chelsea.
Rev. Father John Keaiy OF Lewis
ton was a recent visitor at the Keaiy
home in this place.
- Ernest Scott and sister. Marguerite
who have been at home for q Christ>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
WEST GARDINER

PLEASANT POND-Mr. and Mrs,
Elmer Hodgkins and sons and Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Cole watched the old
year out at the Spaulding home. Buff
fet refreshments were served.
Benjamin Hinckley lost a horse
Sunday evening.
A New Years party Of about 40
guests was entertained Saturday evc-
ming at the home OF Avery Kent.
Dacning and music were enjoyed.
Mrs. Irwin Cole returned home Sat-
urday after weeks visit in Au-
burn. She was accompanied by
Miss Annie Fogg who passed the
weekend in town.
Earle Neal of Gardiner Is working
for George Newell.
Irwin Cole is harvesting his ice al
the Pleasant Pond House,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
HallOweIl Woman at
90 Still 'Carries On"
Rhoda F. Webster Nears-
The Century Mark

Il always did like housekeeping and
so I am still keeping at it," says Mrs
Rhoda F. Webster OF 1874 Second
street, who reached her 92d birthday
last week.
Mrs. Webster( although nov on the
way to the century mark. is remark.
ably alert and obseryant. She is UP by
6 o'clock every morning and often sits
up till 10 or IL at night. Instead Of
being cared for. as is generally the
case with persons of such advanced
age, she is the generalissimo herself
and. in addition, cares for an invalid
Daughter.
She tends two fires, one of them q
furnace, which necessitates travelling
up and down the cellar stairs several
times each day. She still cooks and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
At the home of Mrs. Grace He'd

At the home of Mrs. Grace Hedrick
on Tuesday, p. NJ, was held the an
nual business meeting of the Ladies'
Aid of the Universalist parish. There
was a large attendasce. spirit Of
good fellowship, and most excellent
reports of the years work. over
$4,000 has been raised by this live
group of ladies, much of it disbursed
for expenses of the local church, de-
nominational quotas, missions and
benevolence, yet leaving fair sum in
the treasury as starter for the new
year. The same officers who served
last year We're reelected: President,
Mrs. Celia Tenney, vice president,
Mrs. Oscar Childs: secretary, Mrs.
Fitzsimmons. treasurer, Mrs. Grace
Hedrick. A social hour and refresh
ments followed the business session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04


Of the evening.
After refreshments and asselection
ty the orchestra. Commander Ficke
called upon Adjutant Clark of the
Home for remarks, and the genial cap
tain spoke briefly on Civil War ex-
iperiences and gave, pleasing tribute
to members of the Home with whom
he had come in contact, and gave in
|teresting statistics of the loss Of the
many comrades since his connection
with the Home.
Miss Arnold, member of the Aux
iliary of the Sons of Veterans. was
feelings of her organization and their
Willingness to help nil veterans.
Comrade Stetson next spoke. regard
ing personal experiences as a young
man. a member of this branch Home.
His remarks in regard to the methods
of feeding the men in the old days
brought groans Of envy from present
members.
Misses Heath apd Grove of Augusta
then favored the camp with voca!
duet, very pleasingly rendered. which
was so heartily applauded that they
generously responded to several en-
cores.
Representative Cobb of Gardiner,
next spoke, giving glowing tribute to
the old comrades of past days whom
he knew as boy and to Prof. Theme
in his long and faithful service in
the Home. His remarks in relation to
- 80 90
twoard the comrades of all wars
were well received and heartily ap-
plauded.
Commander Ingham OF the Veter-
ans of the Foreign Wars next spoke
briefly on behalf of his organization
and their wish to cooperate with
other veterans.
The orcrestra's selection of 4 Hot
Time in the Old Town" was wildly
applauded, this old tune being
reminiscent of Spanish War days.
Comrade Cain OF the World War
gave a vocal selection which was we'll
received. giving that once popular
song. "a Picture No Artist Can
Paint" and responding to an encore
with MY Indiana Home" Comrade
Monreau called upon to sing begged
to be excused not feeling equal to the
occasion.
Commander Ficke next called upon
B. +. Vannah who responded with
brief remarks on the courage and
readiness to face all obligations of
the Veterans of the Grand Army of
the Republic.
Commander Smith of the u. S. w.
", Tiffany Camp gave talk on get
ting together, advising all veterans of
all wars to pull together to get for
themselves the justice due them.
Junior Vice Commander, Depart
ment of Maine, Sons of Veterans Buel
Merrill, spoke very interestingly and
was followed by Prof. Theme whose
remarks were very we'll received. es-
pecially a humorous incident which
he related. Mrs. Geo. f. Gay next
spoke briefly on her feelings toward
the old veteran stating that she had
always done all she could for the old
men to prove which, she said, she had
married two of them and been a
model wife to both of them.
At the hour of 10 the campfire was
closed, all uniting in singing THE
Star Spangled Banner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Killed in Car
of "Snake Type"

Boston. Jan. 3.--John Moran. an
employee Of the Waterton arsenal.
was crushed to death today in the
vestibule Of a SNAKE type" trolley
car, when the forward car Of t>e
combination left the rails. The con-
ductor was saved by the iron work
Of his station.
Mary Mcdonald ana Mrs. Mary
Downes, both Of Medford. were
slightly Injured when two trolley cars
came together on bridge on the
Charleston and SomerviIle line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

This is n season Of the year when
the letter carriers, both city and ru-
Isl learn who their friends are. After
a snow storm much time is lost by
carriers by having to wade through
the snow to reach the mail recepticles
along their routes, when but a few
moments shoveling would clear away
for them. In many cases it means
an extra delivery for the city car
risr as they are allowed only SO much
time for delivery before they must
again report to the Office. Many
times the rural carrier leave their
teams and wade to the boxes and this
they are not expected to do. If &C
cess TO the box is not made without
inconvenience they are supposed to
return the mail until suc!, time as the
way to the boxes IS cleared. Shovel
your paths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Concerned Over Delivery.

Citizens of the town have been
more or less exercised by the re-
ported sentiment of Postmaster Cen
eral Hays contained in his report to
Congress, recommending the abolish
ing Of the appropriation for village
delivery service. This village has en-
jcyed this service for some time. and
its discontinuance would cause much
annoyance and inconvenience. Citi-
zens are considering submitting to
Senators Hale and t'ernald and to the
Congressman from Maine an ex-
preston Of opinion opposing the dis
continuing of such service and ask
ing for their co-operation.-Lew
Journal,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
CUTLER POST
INSTALLATION
AND CAMPFIRE

The following officers of Cutler
| Post, No. 4S were impressively in
stalled in G. A. r. hall on Tuesday
evening by George Z. Gay Of Augusta
Senior Vice President Commander
Department Of Maine: Frederick
Ficke, Commander: Michael Kelley
Senior Vice Commander; Abraham
, Filler, Junior Vice Commander; Wins
low s. Oakman. Chaplain: Hugh
Doyle, Surgeon: George n. Meserve
Officer Of the Day: George G. Allen
Officer of the Guard. The foregoing
officers were elected at the regular
meeting on December 6. The Com
mander. after installation, named
the following appointive officers: Ad
jutant. Lawrence Mackie; Quarter
master. John Daily; Quartermaster
Sergeant, Francis H. Center: Ser
geant Major. William Wright. These
officers were then properly installed.
Upon the completion Of the install
lation ceremony appropriate music
was rendered by the National Home
orchestra, under the able direction of
Prof. b. H. Theme.
Chaplain w. f. Oasman called on
by the Commander to extend well
come. gracefully and eloquently spoke
on the Grand Army of the Republic,
it's work in the past and the famous
men that rose from the ranks, Civ
ing graceful tribute to the ladies of
the Relief Corps. a number Of whom
were present from Augusta, closing
with a feeling plea for all to stand
together for one government. one
flag and one country The orchestra
then rendered a stirring selection
which was received with hearty ap-
plause.
Mrs. Gay. wife Of Senior Vice Com
mander Gay, and several other ladies'
were called to the platform by the
officers. as was also Judge Robert A.
Cony. Commander Ingham Of the Vet
Grams Of the Foreign War. ard Com
mander Walter G. Smith Of the Unit
ed Spanish War Veterans. After an
other selection by the orchestra Com
mander Ficke called upon Major B. F.
Hayden. surgeon Of tho Home. for re-
marks, who responded in his usual
easy manner. speaking forcefully Of
the strong influence OF the G. A. r.
since it's inception shortly after the
Civil War until the present day. SEN
ior vica Commander Gay was next
called upon and he spoke IN q happy
vein. causing much laughter and ap-
plause. but left . message OF grave
import in his tribute to the members
OF the G. A. R., Of whom he quoted:
They have fought q good fight: they
have kept the faith" After Comman-
der Gays remarks. refreshments were
served consisting Of coffee, cake.
Goughnuts and cheese, oranges and
ice cream. Cigars we're furnished the
men. A very representative gather
ing was present, the following asso-
Citations being we'll represented: Seth
Williams Relief Corps. National Re-
lief corps. Phil Sheridan Circle Ladies
Of the @. A. r., sons Of Veterans. La
dies Auxiliary to the Sons Of veter-
ants. The large gathering Of ladies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Mrs. Nettie L. Wakefield

Mrs. Nettie L. Wakefield died
Tuesday at the Rest hospital on West
street. She vas born in West Gardi-
ner, daughter OF the late Joseph NJ.
and Mary fphupo;t) Wakefield. She
leaves a daughter. Mrs. Harry Can
non and two sons, Walter g. Curtis
and Wesley Curtis, all of Gardiner.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day from the home Of her son w. G..
Curtis, brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Soldier Hanging
Hearings Again Today

Washington. Jan. s-The senais
committee investigating charges by
Senator Watson. Democrat. Georgia.
that American soldiers were hanged
without trial In France will resume
its public hearings tomorrow with TIE
prospect Of many lively sessions
Word reached the committee TO-DAY
that Major Hairome Il opie. o.
Staunton. Virginia. commander ~ the
Third Battalion. iisth Infantry. se-
cused by Henry L. Scott Of Kenmors.
Ohio. OF having shot tvo soid,ar
without provocation" would be on
hand tomorrow with counsel to en-
ter formal denial Of the charges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Mrs. Sarah M. Norton

Sarah Mitchell Norton, wife of Ed
ward Preble Norton, passed away,
Monday night, about 11.S0 o'clock at
her home on Grove street, Augusta.
She had been q life long resident of
Hallowell. Two sons and one daugh-
ter, A. II. Norton of Hallowell. Rev.
George E. Norton of st. Louis, Mo,
and Miss Emma L. Norton Of Angus
ia survive. The funeral Thursday
afternoon at o'clock will be private
Friends are kindly asked to omit
flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
Mrs, Adelia Dunton

Mrs. Adelia Dunton, widow of the
late Daniel Dunton, died Monday
night in Augusta. She was born in
Windsor, Dec. 9, 1910, daughter of
Giles and Caroline (Childs) Harri-
man. She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. A. E. Arnold Of Auburn, N. Y,
and three sons, Bert, Edward and
Joseph Dunton Of this city. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday at
ternoon at o'clock from the under
taking parlors Of the Amesbury-
White Co.