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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
ANNUAL PARTY
IT CONGO. CHURCH

runual party OF the Womaa's
..f.u Of tine Congregational.
. ut. hold at the home of Mrs.
.t s. smith OF Park street Thurs
rulun from 3 to : o'clock
,us an unusually large attend
uu,ut iie ladies' being present.
beatrice Wynan received the
,rn door
,,.urtlous in the rarlor con-
~ large fowl OF beautiful
......tla. while IN the dining room
.U, r,fr,sbn, uts were served the
..... .v... decorated with darodils and
nations. with lighted candles
..r q -oft glow about the room.
go f.. tahte were seated Mrs. John
s. n.pd who poured the coffee. AMI
Vs Ruth MARI Gay. who sliced the
...am. These with cake and mtnts
ur "a the refreshments. which
t... served tn the guests by Misses
f.Ha Lancaster. Lura Norcross and
D., Burgess. Mrs. John Dawson and
N.4 W. \ IIagor were the committee
o. ftcshmcnts.
.. program OF the afternoon was
'rH'r tho direction OF Mrs. George
Bob .on ~ Greyiock street and con-
F.i = ~ hricf welcome to the
sues. hv Mrs. william A. Smith. two
.a.o elections by Nbbot Smith. a
,..l solo by Mrs. Gkdys Meservey
lstnIl with an encore. and a short
'os IN the work 81 the Federation b.
Mts clarence ". White.
Tho hostcsses 90 the afternoon were
no members Of the executive commit
80 - tho Federation, consisting OF
Mrs n. T. Hurd. president; Mrs. c. n.
Wh't" vice president; Mrs. John Muir
ta3. secretary; Mrs. H. T. Muzzy. Mrs.
v 4. smith. Mrs. Walter Warren.
Mrs q. A. Heron. Mrs. Sheridan
Pastcd. Mrs Matte kidder. Miss
Harriet Parmentcr Mrs. Gerald WEIGH
and Mrs. Blanche Neyins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
DOubters Weaken
as Nova Scotian
Ghost Cuts Up

Halifax. N. s., Feb. 16.-The famous
ghost of Antagonist county today
had won the second round of its fight
with agnoisics and entered upon its
third.
First it drove Alex Mcdonald from
his farm in Caledonia Mills in mid
winter. with a tale of mysterious fires
and cattle that apparently had been
stricken by a supernatural hand.
Last night it sent Detective
Peaches" Mcdonald of the Provin-
cial police and Harold Whidden, a
reporter, back TO Halifax. satisfied by
their investigation that the ghost ex-
lists and slapped them.
Today the Cross Hockey club of
Antagonist, which is here for a game
with Dalhousie, announced that two
of its members had been selected to
wage war against the spook by con-
tinuing the investigation of the
haunted house which has ,had all
Nova Scotia agog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Hold Funerals Of
Those Killed in
Belfast ShOOtings

Belfast, Feb. 16.-(By A. P)-The
city of Belfast today bore a mournful
aspect. There were many funerals
during the day of persons killed in the
recent disorders. The professions In
all cases were escorted by armored
cars and lorries containing soldiers.
while strong forces of police AMI
troops occupied the danger zones
through which the corteges passed.
Several of the victims were buried
with Orange honors. There were no
untoward incidents.
During the afternoon and evening
the city was quiet except for sudden
outbreak Of firing late in the evening
which was quickly suppressed. There
were no casualties.
Sir James Craig presided over a
meeting of his cabinet today which
afterward issued a statement express
ing appreciation for the restraint
shown by the loyalists OF the six
northern counties and appealing for a
continuance Of such praiseworthy
conduct"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Rev. Mr.. Smith at Colby Chapel

William Abbot Smith, pastor of the
Congregational church Of Waterville,
spoke before the men of Colby COL
lege at the chapel exercises Thursday
morning. DR.. Thomas Bryce Ash
croft introduced the speaker as the
son Of Samuel Francis Smith, who
was professor in Colby college from
1894 to 1S41.
Mr.. Smith took his text from the
second chapter of Philippians: Work
out your own salvation with fear and
trembling"
Mr.. Smith said that the people
used to believe more in fatalism be-
cause of the greatness of the forces
that controlled the world but that we
are the masters and architects Of our
own destiny know that your only
hope of success is to have God work
with you. 1t takes God and the far
mer to bring forth crops but the far
mer cannot do it alone and God will
not do it alone. The former Mayor
Of Cork died because he did not CO.
operate with God. The unfolding
and perfection of life will come if you
do your part. Work out your own
salvation but remember that God is
the vital power"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Overseas Veteran
Mourned as Dead
Found by Relatives

Fairton, n. j.. Feb. 16.-Relatives Of
John Wallace believed he had died in
action is France until today when
they were notified by Camp Dix au-
thorities that an amnesia victim an
swering to that name had recovered.
His father, David Wallace, complet-
ed Identification.
For more than three years the SOL
der has been under a mental cloud,
an aftermath 80 tho gassing and shell
shock he received in France and it
was yesterday that he recalled his
name.
Officers at Camp Dix now are puz-
zled as to who the soldier was that
was buried in Fairton cemetery I'M
der the name of John Wallace and
to whom monument was erected.
Final disposition of the monument
will be left to Wallace when he re-
turns to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Three Organizations
to Meet at OrOn0

Orono. Feb. 16-Three State wide
organizations will hole their annual
meetings on the University Of Maine
campus in connection with Farmers
Week. March % to 81. They are the
Maine Federation of Farm Bureaus,
which will meet Tuesday. March %;
the Maine Federation of Agricultural
associations, the goth; the Maine
Livestock Breeders association, the
S0th. The Maine Peekeepers will
have a special program the 18th and
the Maine Pathological Society the
3Oth. Several other organizations are
also expected to have prominent
places on the weeks program, now
being arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Civil Engineer
Is Arrested in
Salesman's Death

Buffalo. n. Y, FEB. 16-Rudolph
Ritter, civil engine2r, for whom po-
lice started NATIONWIDE search after
the murder last July Of Arthur A.
Woodbury., Waltham, Mass, sales
man. has been arrested at Erie, Pa.
the district attorneys Office ANNOUNCE
ed this afternoon. lie will be brought
back to Buffalo tomorrow.
Woodbury's body was found lying
in field six miles cast of Erie about
ia month after he disappeared from
a hotel here. He fed been robbed
and murdered.
The reason police sought Ritter was
because the day before Woodbury. left
Buffalo he wrote to his wife at Wal
than informing her that on the fol-
lowing day he INTENDED to motor to
Erie with Mr.. Ritter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

Mrs. Caroline Moorhead gave . dem
.n.,ra,ion % her work before tho CO.
sgrn students In the main room OF the
,a,ifing Thursday afternoon after
.cbool hours. Mrs. Moorhead Is trav-
ling IN the interest OF the Florida
citrus Exchange and can show and tell
. per.on more abont grapefruit and
,,a,ges IN a few minutes than they
"a, learn in u long time by expert
,ne.. The handling OF grapefruit is &
,srl,ou. thing sometimes because of
,ts ,uire but Mrs. Moorhead can show
t.v % eliminate that danger. Some
,,eees % her work are to be on exit
,,,l., today IN Whitcomb's window
,,1 tuis evening she will give a dem
,-.,r1tlop IN the Haines Theatre. The
,.,,r,s and friends of the students
=, roburn we're present at the demon
GRAFTON and were highly entertained
~ M-s Moorhead's versatility in th'
rrarefrIt line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Immigrants Trip
More Attractive

, New York. Feb. 16-The poverty
stricken immigrant to America no
longer need have his first glimpse of
the Goddess of Liberty blurred by
the grimmy glass of a port hole in
"the steerage."
J The United States shipping board
announced today that soon he will
be able to travel On ship of
democracy" the Potomac, and enjoy
all the privileges Of first class pas
sa3e-from promenade deck and
music saloon to shower baths and
meals a Ia carte-for the price of
one-third class ticket.
nj other words, the immigrant will
have the run Of the ship" instead of
being confined to the dark. danll
, bowels of the vessel to which third
class passengers of the past have
been relegated.
The Potomac will be er-outfitted at
once, to sail March Son her maiden
trip over the run from New York, to
Queenstown, Bremen and Danzig
Under the new arrangement all main
deck cabin suites will be reserved fer
families. The main dining saloon,
social halls and library will be re-
decorated: chefs of several nation
alities will be Installed to appease
the palates of their immigrant coun-
trymen and the photograph cabinets
will be stocked with canned" music
Of all nations.
The vesse. is the first Of several
that will basconverted for the exclu-
sive use OF immigrant passengers and
will be operated by the United States
lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Hold Newport Man
for Killing Woman
and Her Little Son

Newport. r. l.. Feb. 16.-Mrs. Mar
garet Pike and her four year old son
were shot and killed in their apart
ment here early tonight. Alfred
korschny who failed in an attempt
to put a bullet through his own head
was arrested charged with the shoot
ing.
Neighbors in the apartment block
heard shots in the Pike apartment
and discovered the woman and her
daughter. Korschny had fired one
shot at his own head but the bullet
merely grazed his temple. Mrs. Pike,
who formerly resided in Worcester,
Mass. had returned recently to her
home city of Newport. She was %
years old. No motive for the shoot
ing was known to the police tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
STOMACH UPSET /? :
Get at the Real Causs-9sko Dr.
Hdwards' Olive Tablets

That's what thousands Of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead OF
taking tonics. or trying to patch up
poor digestion. they are attacking the
real cause of the ailment-clogye6
liver and disordered bowels.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver in a soothing. healing way.
When the liver and bowels arc per-
forming their natural functions. away
goes indigestion and stomach troubles.
Have you a bad taste. coated
tongue, poor appetite. lazy, don't
care feeling, no ambition or energy.
trouble with undigested foods? Take
Olive Tablets. the substitute for cal
omel.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil. You will know them
by their olive color. They do the
work without gripping. cramps or pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for
quick relief. Eat what you like. 15c
and S0C-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

there was a generous sprinkling OF
ladies', from attending the general
caucus OF the party, which was held
at the Armory Thursday evening.
DIR. L. G.. Bunker was chosen chair
man OF the caucus, and Charles Nc
Gam. secretary. DR.. Bunker on tx
ing the chair stated that the COM
pany was gathered there for an i'm
portant matter. Before proceeding
further. DR.. Bunker spoke briefly of
the necessity of voters attending the
caucuses of their party, because the
basis of good government lies in the
caucus. The independent voter, he
said. Is losing the greatest opportun-
ity for good in politics today. They
should not be exactly blind follow
ers. nor yet leaders in their party. .ut
they should line up. for 1t is c1ly
through party that reforms can be
brought about. The person who al
ways votes for the beet person is not
fulfilling his whole duty.
In referring to the candidate for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
High Schools in
triangular Debate

Brunswick, Feb. 16.-(Special.)--
Under the auspices Of the Bowdoin
college Debating Council, a triangu,a.'
debate was held this evening between
Brunswick High. South Portland
High and Morse High OF Bath. The
question debated was: Resolved,
that Congress should enact legisla-
ton providing for the use Of the Pan
anna canal tolls free by our coastwiss
shipping"
Each school was represented by
two teams. Brunswick met Morse
at Brunswick and the former won.
South Portland debated with Bruns-
wick at South Portland and the hat
ter lost. Morse and South Portland
met at Bath and Morse was declared
the winner. In each case the home
team had the negative side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
NO. IS IN JOURNALS SERIES OF
WATERvILLE BU SINESS HEADS,
THE PROFESSIONS and TRADES
SELDEN ELI WHITCOMB,
GrOcer-One of Best Kn.wn
on Street-50 Years Resident
Of City-Cne of Heaviest
Impoverished in Both
Branches of City Govern
nent-F;rst President Mer-
chants Association

One OF the self made business men
In Waterville is Seldom Eli Whit
comb, one of the best known grocers
on the street, who has been a resi-
dent of Watervillc for 30 years. Com
ing here the year the foundation of
the Lockwood mill was being laid.
Mr.. Whitcomb has had the pleasure
OF seeing Waterville grow from a
small town to a beautiful city and
incidentally Mr.. Whitcomb. himself,
has grown in keeping with his sur
roundingS by his own efforts and
perseverance. He had small chance
for educational advantages. outside
of what he has learned in the larcc
school Of life. He went to school un-
interruptcdly until he was 10 years
of age, when family matters necessi-
tated the youngster going to work.
He worked forenoons and went TO
school afternoons and evenings to
Miss Julia Stackpole. He was fitted
for the High school at the unusual
age of IL and attended that school
one year. What additional cduca-
ton he received through schooling
was learned through private tutoring
at odd times and outside of that
through his practical everyday life
in which he. has grasped every op-
portunity for advancement.
Mr.. Whitcomb'S first job was with
the Dollar store. which was located
on Lockwood street under the Bay
View. now the Crescent hotel. This
was when he was 10. His first per
manent position was with Peter Des-
Rocher, who carried on a meat and
provision market where the Low
King company is now located. Mr..
EesKochcr enlarged his business and
moved to the present location of The
Fashion having one of the most
modern markets in the State. Later
Mr.. Whitcomb was with the Stewart
Brothers and finally he formed 4
partnership with George l.. Cannon.
They bought out the Buck Brother S
market which was located where the
present Whitcomb market now
stands.
In 1911, Mr.. Whitcomb bought out
Mr.. Cannon's interest and since that
time the business has been carried
on under the firm name of S. f..
Whitcomb and Co. He has had a
very successful business. He has
built himself a beautiful home en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Irish Free State >.
Head Sends Manifesto
to British Govt.

Dublin, Feb. 16-(By A. P.)-
Michael Collins, head of the provis-
ional government, tonight sent a long
telegram to Winston Spencer Church
i'll, British secretary for the colonies.
1t was in the nature of a manifesto
to the British people. asking fair
play for the treaty IN respect to the
recent happenings in Ulster and for
the apportionment Of the blame for
them in the proper Places.
Abiding to the suspension of the
evacuation Of Ireland by the British
troops, the message said:
Il have seen it suggested in the
English press that suspension of the
evacuation Of British troops in Ire
land is for the purpose of helping the
provisional government. The best
way the British government can help
us at the present time is not by sus-
pending the carrying out of the treaty
but by carrying it out. 1t is by ad-
herring to it's spirit and letter that
Ireland Will be convinced that Britain
is really delivering the goods this
time.
Many OF the people of Ireland be-
lieve that even at this late hour Eng
land will again trick US, and this be-
lief is used as much as possible to
our disadvantage By those who op-
pose us. The people and government
of England should understand that
Ireland emerged from a black and
tan era, and it Is inevitable that the
feeling should continue for time to
be suspicious, not only Of England's
good faith. but Of the good sense of
any 1rishman who would trust Eng
land.
1--WE who have put our hands to
the treaty do not intend to turn back
but We must insist that the other
side show absolute GOOD will also, and
in this regard it is high time that
the England people should view the
so-called Ulster question in it's true
perspective"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

Western avenue and has acquired
til he has become one of the heavy
taxpayers of the city.
Mr.. Whitcomb has served in both
branches OF the city government. be-
ing councilman two years and an
alderman one year. He was on the
board of assessors for the years 1918
1920 He has been deeply interested
in the Central Maine fair and was
president of the Fair association for
two years and has served six years as
director. He is also q director of
the Maine Wholesale Grocery COM
pany located in Portland. He is a
me mber Of the Masons. the Knights
of Pythias, the Sons of Veterans. the
Chamber Of Commerce and the
Country. club. He was president of
the Retail Merchants association Of
the city when it was first organized
and for two years was president of
tie organization. For the past few
years he has given his whole atten-
ton to business.
In past years, Mr.. Whitcomb was
greatly interested in fine horses and
has owned several. He still loves
good horse. even though he drives an
automobile. He has a fine summer
home at Ocean Point. where the
family spend their summers and
where Mt Whitcomb goes for week
end recreation.
Mr.. Whitcomb was born in Bel
fast, August 6, 1867. the son of Rip
lev C. and Chloe f. Whitcomb. COM
ing to Watcrvile with the family
when he was five years of age. On
January 90, 1890. he married Miss
Fannie E. Day Of this city. They are
both interested members of the First
RaptiSt church,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Maine Company May Buy
Timber Lands in Camden

Portland. Me, Feb. 16.-Word he.
ceiyed in Portland today states that
negotiations have been started between
Charles T. White & Son Of Sussex. n
g., and the Hollingsworth C Whitney
Co. of New York and Watervilie, for
the purchase of immense areas of Ium-
Der and pulp wood lands owned by the
former in Albert county. New Bruins.
wick, and in Cumberland county. Nova
Scotia. 1t is said that Is representa-
tives Of the Maine and New York com.
pany are inspecting the property.
which is estimated to be worth about
$500. 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

"Tf am elected mayor make YOU
this pledge" said Chester w. Get
chcll at the Republican general eau
Gus held at the Armory Thursday
evening. where he received the nom
ination for the office. II will see to il
that you get 100 cents value for every
dollar expended and use every honor
able means to give every man. wom-
an and child a square deal. Those
are the principles upon which I ac-
oept the nomination and the prin-
ciples upon which 1 shall conduct the
city's affairs"
The inclcmcncy Of the weather did
not prevent good number of en-
thrsiastic Republicans, among whom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
SPORT NOTES

The Boston A, A. hockey team
Thursday night at Boston defeated
Pere Marquette in a fast and closely
contested game by score of to- ..
Benny Leonard, worlds light
weight champion, will meet Johnny
Clinton. New England lightweight
champion in a 1O-round exhibition
bout at the Elk's charity tourney to
be conducted here March 20, it was
announced Thursday.
Harry Heitmann, outfielder. and
Hubert Hub" Leonard, pitcher,
have refused to sign new contracts
calling for $4,000 and $4,000 re-
spectively and the Detroit club has
declined to meet their request for
$1,000 each. Frank j. Navin. presi-
dent of the Tigers announced Thurs
day. Heitmann in champion batters
of the American League.
Herbert Thormahlen. Southpaw
pitcher formerly of the New York
Yankees. has signed his contract
with the Boston Americans, it was
announced at Red Sox headquarters
Thursday.
A world bowling record is believed
to have been established at Cleveland
Thursday night when Marion Mellow
ell rolled a total of Hi for seven
games in a special match with Billy
Hess. an average of 253 pins. He roll
cd 279 in the last game. missing a per-
feet score when the No. pin re-
manned up In the final frame.
Four worlds records were broken
and one was equallcd in the Central A.
A. u. and national championships
swimming meet at Detroit Thursday
night. The new marks were hung up
by John Wcissmuller. Robert Ske,.on
and Miss Sybil Bauer Of the Illinois
A. c.. Chicago. and Miss Adre of the
Detroit A. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Princess Mary
Inspiration for
Three Cocktails

London. Feb. 16.-Habitues of one
Of sondon's most exclusive West End
clubs are exulting over the success
o fthe .city's first Cocktail tea dance"
something new in London-at
which three cocktails concocted in
honor of Princess Mary who is soon
to marry. were introduced. They have
been christened THE Princess Mary
cocktail" "The Wedding Ball." and
1.-The Royal Smile"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Colby Debaters to
Meet u. of Nj. Tonight

Tto colby debating teams will de-
ma. flc University OF Maine tonight.
T., team upholding the affirmative
v.U so 30 Orono today where the
,.....o team OF the university will
d. .. aRunst them. while Names
...... ui.yc team will come to Water
,. debate against Colby in the
chapel. The question Is re-
...... THAT tho principle OF the
shop is for the best interests
.,sf American people" All of the
.. mon who are 10 debate have
i..r frIIncd by Professor Herbert
o., bb, who Is in charge OF the
...,.s u intercollegiate degating.
debate In Watcrvillc will be-
- e 80 and will he held in the
~. n chapel. President Arthur J.
..I .v vii preside. The judges
Eomn1 r. patten of Show he
r.r g. g. EllingwuTth. of Augusta
.N ,u7 ns - aWterville are in
..I 90 attend. \ small fee will be
..l Tor admission. the money to
..I 90 hcp d'ftay the expenses
debating teams. This Is the
gil debate on the schedule this
.. speakers who will contend in
colby chapel are: affirmative
...tv Of Maine. Robert g. Cal
tood - Of Waldohoro, Philip l..
's9 at ltirborstdc, Howard +.
.u 20 81 Belfast. and Horian -.
alan - ot Portland. alternate:
negative; Ashley /. Bick-
tg of Charleston. Samuel
.Lt. - of brooklyn. y. Y,
G.u.. T. Wolatcuholmc. '23 of
me-, N,ao., IL, : at Orono mega
.. i-u.l r.ty ~ Maine. Edward NJ.
ttp. -. "t Bangor, Henry Paul.
, rI O. uru. and II. Otis Noyes.
OF Iu'uut Pond. and Albert +.
au.uu. 80 81 Phillips. alternate:
... affirmative. John L. Dunstan.
~ Portland. Leonard W. Mayo.
nr Sow Gloucester. and Clyde l..
DO. - 90 tharl, stpn.