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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13

tender YOU cordial invitation to
join us in this effort by appointing
two or three delegates on our COM
mittee, which is to hold meeting
tomorrow night. And | further tend
er to all of your members a cordial
invitation to attend any of our regu-
lar monthly meetings. We have had
and shall continue to have men of
prominence in the affairs of State and
Nation to speak at our meetings and
we want YOU to share in the benefits
that may arise to us all therefrom."
In the second part Of his address,
Mr.. Saunders touched upon the great
desirability of close cooperation be-
tween Brunswick and Topsham.
1t was unanimously resolved, after
affirmative discussion by John A.
Cone, Eugene Thomas. Capt, Mallett
and others, that the request of the
Brunswick Chamber of Commerce be
granted, and Messrs. John A. Cone
and Charles S. Wheeler were electc
to represent the Board on the COM
mittcc. Captain Walter NJ. Mallett
was already serving on that commit
tee and thus Topsham is represented
by three members.
Other business transacted at the
meeting was the decision to hold q
cleanup week from Tuesday, April IL,
to Tuesday, April is. 1t was decided
to call to the attention Of the select
men that motorcycle speeding through
the town endancers children and 9TH
ers, and that steps should be taken to
stop it.
The chairman called attention to
the plant in existence in Pejepscot for
making concrete brick and advised
the members that visit there would
be time well spent. Eugene Thomas
endorsed the chairman's remarks
Wallace A. Jack. on behalf of the
Pejepscot Concrete Products Co, ex-
pressed the pleasure he would have
to meet any one from Topsham Wis
ting the plant.
The meeting adjourned after ris-
ing vote of thanks had been given to
Mr.. Saunders for his presence and
address.
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Benefit for Blind Boy

Monday evening, April II at $50
in Town hall will be given a benefit
entertainment for Ninal Young, the
IS year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adelbcrt Young. who lost his sight
about a year ago as the result of
the explosion of dynamite cap. The
affair is being arranged by Mrs.
Edith Pratt Brown who has secured
some splendid talent from the insti-
buttons in neighboring towns.
These young people are giving OF
their time and talents free, from
desire to be of service to this afflicted
boy. John Tibbetts, soloist of the
Colby Glee club will sing several Of
the club songs. Mrs. Louden, Eng
lish and elocution instructor Of
Maine Central Institute, a graduate
of Emerson School Of Oratory, has
kindly consented to read several
selections. Miss Irma Davis, SEN
Tor at NJ. G. T., and valedictorian OF
her class will also give some clever
readings. Norris BuzZell of Pitts
field will give both piano and violin
solos. Miss Marguerite O'Rouke
will render several musical numbers.
Also Miss Miriam Owen Rice of Oak
Grove, q niece of Principal Robert
T.. Owen of that institution, will play
Il number of pieces on her cello.
This young lady has quite remark
able talent on the instrument rarely
used in town. There will probably
| be other entertainers present from
Colby who will be announced later.
With this splendid list of entertain
ers as we'll as the worthy cause for
which it is given, the hall is sure
to be filed to its capacity.
Vinal Young, for whom this bene-
fit will be given is at home for
vacation from the Perkins Institute
for the Blind in WatertoWn, Mass,
and he Will sing in a duet with Miss
Eva Armstrong with Miss Alice c.
Wakely accompanist. He has an eX-
cellcnt voice and considerable ability
along other musical lines. 1t is his
aim TO continue his musical studies
beyond the point taught in that in
stitution and the proceeds of this
benefit will be added to fund which
was started Old Home Week to help
him to attain his wish. Tho amount
already on hand is s3oS.5o, which
is in the hands Of the treasurer
Frank J.. Besse.
The trustees Of the fund are Frank
T.. Bcssc, Ira a. Witham and
Llewcllyn Decker. A moderate adj
mission only will be charged Monday
evening but each purchaser may in
crease that sum as far as he likes.
Tickets will be offered for sale from
house to house and liberal patron
age is expected. The idea Of the
benefit for this worthy purpose came
from Henry J.. sheldon, who is as
sisted by Ross Holt and the hearty
cooperation of the other business
men.
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which he has taken part during his
four years, OF college: J. William Ash
ton 20 OF Lewiston, q member Of the
team which defeated Yale last winter,
ana speaker of experience: William
Young "a Of Lewiston. who has debat-
ed on the varsity since his freshman
year. On their return from Philadel-
phia the team. will be guests of the
New York alumni, who are giving a
dinner on May s.
The band met at Hathorn hall Mon
day night at s.45 to tune up for the
coming athletic. contests. The State
track meet is only a month away. while
the annual exhibition game with Bow
doin will be played the 18th of this
month.
The MacFarlane Club met Monday
evening at Rand hall at 8 o'clock for
the bi-monthly meeting. The. subject
OF Modern Composers" was interest
ingly dealth with by members of the
club and social time followed
President and Mrs. Gray are to give
an informal reception at their home on
Thursday evening in order that the
'"~"''S 'hos nave inc opportunity OF
meeting DR.. Charles r. Brown, dean of
the Yale Divinity school, who speaks
at the college on Thursday and Fri
day.
The Lewiston-Auburn Bates Mems
Club met at the New Enxchange Hotel
on Monday evening At 6.45. The mat
ter of the million dollar fund was pre-
scented by representative of the col
lege and plans were discussed.
On May President Gray will speak
at tho oxford county teachers conven-
tion at Mexico. A large proportion Of
the members Of the Oxford association
are Bates graduates. which will make
President Gray's speech of double in
tercst.
On April % Bishop Francis McCon-
nell. great Methodist bishop. will speak
at chapel. Bishop Mcconnell will also
attend. during his stay, a conference of
Mcthodists in Auburn.
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HARMONY

George keddy has been confined to
the house the past week with sciatic
rheumatism but is slowly improving.
Two girls have recently been added
to the population; one, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rowcll; the other,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs, Roy La
Gross.
Mrs. Harry Chase is quite i'll.
Harry Straw of Dexter passed the
Weekend with friends in town.
Mrs. Archie Cronswell, who has
been quite i'll, Is recovering slowly.
Mrs. Nelson Cooley, who has been
confined to her home by illness for
several weeks, is slowly improving.
Mrs. w. w. Jacobs is still confined
to her bed, although she has slightly
improved since last week.
Harold Mason has moved his fam
ily 10 Athens, where he will reside
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
car Mason. Carroll Deering will
move his family to the house vacated
by Mr.. Mason.
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CLINTON

Funeral services for the late Melvin
Wiley will be held at the Baptist
church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Sebasticook Lodge of Masons will be
in attendance and perform the rites
of the order. Rev. Elmer Z. Longlcy,
pastor, will officiate.
Mrs. j. Garfield Hutchinson and
sons, Phillip and Elmer left Wednes-
day afternoon for their home in Bux-
ton.
Miss Ella Prentiss Of Hallowell
has returned to her home after Wis
it at the home of her grandmother,
Mrs. Fred c. Croker, who accom-
panied her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Burrill have
returned from Waterville where they
were guests of Mrs. Burrill's brother,
Roscoe Hanson, and wife.
+. f. Whitman was in Hallowell on
business Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Q. S. Johnson of Haverhill,
Mass, who has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Arthur Richardson for sew
eral days, returned home Wednesday.
Frank A. True was business Wis
itOr in Augusta, Tuesday.
Mrs. Harold Brown was recent
visitor in Pittsfeld
Norman Irving of Waterville was
in town Tuesday evening.
Ruel Wiley of Unity was in Cln-
ton Wednesday called by the death
of his brother, the late Melvin Wiley.
Rev. Edward ]. Weber of Brown
Memorial church was business Wis
itor in Waterville, Wednesday,
George HOdgedon and Herbert
Grant were in HallowcN "Wednesday
in the interest of the Whitman Re-
friserator factory.
Pine Cone Womcn's club held q
very interesting meeting with an in
structive program Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Miss Dora NJ. Kinsley.
There was a good attendance of mem
bers. Mrs. Grace NJ. Stratton, the
president presided. Considera bic
business concerning club matters was
disposed of. The subject of study for
the next club year was chosen: The
State of Maine. Mrs. EVELYN Hoxie.
Mrs. Sadie Goodrich and Mrs. Flor
cnce Files were chosen as comittee
to prepare the club year books. The
roll call was answered by items
about noted naturalists. Different
phases of the life of John burroughs
were taken up by Mrs. Stratton, Mrs.
Files, Mrs. Sabra Stinchfield and
Mrs. Ida p. Whitman. Interesting
current events closed the program.
The hostess served ice cream, cakes
and coffee during the social hour.
Easte'' rehearsals are going forward
in preparation for the annual observ-'
ance by the Baptist church and Sun
day school. At the Sunday school
hour the primary and intermediate
dcpa rtments will give a concert of
songs, exercises and recitations. In
the evening at o'clock the cantata.
From the Palms to the Lilies" will
he given in the church. A. large
chorus will assist in this performance
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Wichita Daily Eagle Has
Quiet 5Oth Birthday

Wichita, Kan, April 1o-The
Wichita Daily Eagle is 80 years old
today. The half-century mark is
passed quietly by The Eagle, with
only brief editorial mention of the
significance Of the date, and q NINA
turc reproduction Of the first page of
the paper that was printed half q
century ago.
Colonel Marsh Murdoch unloadcd Il
hand press and some type from
wagon at what is now the corner of
Main and Second streets, in the lit
tie outpost called Wichita, in April,
1872. At once he went to work with
his type, and on the morning OF the
twelfth he produced the first copy of
The Eagle, which was called, ont of
Difference to the future greatness of
Wichita. THE Wichita City Eagle"
The CITY was dropped when Wich-
tia actually became 4 town.
Victor Murdoch, afterwards con-
gresham from his district and at
present Il member of the federal trade
commission and cditor-i in chief of
The Eagle, was a baby when the first
N'bS VI ne T-dSlc WAS STRUCK OH. ana
Marcellus NJ. Murdoch, his brother.
the present publisher, was not born.
The Eagle continued as n weekly
until 1884, when it appeared as a
daily. Marsh Murdock edited the
paper unti1 his death in 1908. During
most Of the carly history of The
Eagle, Roland i. Murdoch, a brother
of Colonel Marsh. was partner in
the business. Upon the death of the
elder Murdoch the paper passed into
the ownership of his widow, Victoria
Murdock, and for six years, until her
death, her name was carried as pub
Usher. The will Of Mrs, Murdoch left
the paper to a trust owned by her
three children, Victor and Marccllus
NJ. Murdoch and Mrs. Pearl Murd6cl1
Eaton. The ownership remains the
same today.
The paper has had The Associated
Press service since 1895 and The AS
ISOLATED Press leased wire since 1901.
Wichita has grown from a popula
ton of few score traders to n non
nlation Of about 10000. and the cir
culation of the paper has more than
kept pace.
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JACKMAN

Mrs, Grin J. Moore left Wednesday
for SkowhcCan where she will serve
on the jury during this present term
OF court.
Ernest Williams returned from To-
gus, Friday, where he was called by
the illness Of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs III. p. McKennoy re-
turned from Portland Friday.
George Clough and Herbert Spear
Of Madison We're in town last week
unloading a carload of automobiles.
Elias John passed Monday in Sher-
brooke.
Frank Doughty has been i'll several
DAYS with Influenza
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WINDSORVILLE

j. w. Wingood, who has been quite
i'll, is somewhat improved.
William Trask recently enjoyed q
birthday party, with music, singing
and birthday cakes sent in by his kind
neighbors also members of the church
at North Windsor.
Miss Emma Locke is at home from
Cooper's Mills for visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Locke.
Frank Piper Of Lewiston is at home
= two weeks visit.
Miss Eva Lyon, who has been en-
PERTAINING the past two weeks at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
Col. G. r. littleheId

\ telegram was received In Ecnne-
bunk Monday morning announcing
the death last night in Washington.
ID. G., Of Col. Charles r. Iittlcficld.
aged "a years. Col. Iittloficld was
born in Wells. Sept. i2, 1925. n son OF
Christopher Littlcfield. He was pay
master in tho Union Army during the
Civil War; and clerk at tho Ports
mouth Navy Yard in Kittcry for IL
years. From 1883 to 1908 he was
cashier Of the Ocean National Bank OF
kcnnebunk, succeeding his father,
who was founder of the institution.
Col. Iittlofeld joined York Lodge OF
Masons' on MAY %. 1871. and was
worshipful master in 1902 He was
also member of Murray Royal Arch
Chapter. st. Armand Comma ndcry, and
the Eastern Star. He was past
commander OF Webster Post, G. A. n.
Col. I.ittIefield was active in Republic
can circles for so years, and has been
delegate to county and state conven-
tons many times. Col. I.ittlencld
had the honor of twice voting for
President Lincoln, and also voted for
every Republican president since that
time. He was twice married. his first
wife being Sarah G. Foss. and his
second wife Laura NJ. Wentworth.
both deceased. He is survived by one
son, Capt. Charles w. Iittlefeld.
United States Navy. retired, OF Chi
cago and Kennebunk. The body will
be taken to Kennebunk for services
and burial.
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KENT'S HILL

The Chrystal Club was entertained
tuesday evening in the spacious
parlors Of Sampson Hall, several of
the teachers acting as hostesses.
Eighteen ladies were present. in
Guiding four of the charter members.
two Of whom, Mrs. Beal and Miss
Divine had not met the other mem
bers OF the club for some years. The
club was formed l. years ago and
has been prominent feature in the
social life of the community.
Roll call was responded to by quo
tations, after which current events
were given and discussed. Delicious
refreshments were served, and al
though the ladies had to go home in
the rain, all felt well repaid for the
effort.
Mr.. B. V. Smith made a short trip
to Lewiston this week.
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Well Known Stone Mason

Joseph F. Webster, 60, one OF the
best known stone masons in Bath
section of Maine, died Sunday at his
home, ~ Huse street. He was born
In Bath, son of George and Eliza
beth Webster and always lived there.
There are scores OF houses in the city
which rest on firm foundations put in
by Mr.. Webster and his work is to
be found everywhere. The founda-
ton for the park fountain was in
stalled by him. Many tombs in the
cemeteries rest on foundations built
by him. He leaves two children, Mrs.
William Miller and Mrs. Harry Col
Inns, Bath; brother, Frank Web
ster. Bath. and two eranddaughters,
Rachel and Florence Webster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13

doc" Charles w. Gerow OF Var
mouth, one Of Sheriff Graham's best
known deputies, came within a courle
or inches or so Of losing all OF his
nine lives Monday morning when his
new StutZ flyer left the bouleva I'd
near the Falmouth Cumberland line,
Portland. crashed into a hydrant
which 1t broke off close to the
ground, and then did a complete Zip
flop with Doc" somewhat snugly,
but safely, resting under the wreck,
patiently waiting for someone TO come
along and pick the remains of his
chest. So far as could be learned Mon
day Deputy Sheriff Gerow wasn't
even scratched up in the encounter.
although he may be a tribe lame
Tuesday from following the car In it,
gyrations through the air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
BE sure 10 insist on Birds when buying floor covering

home of her sister. Mrs. Annie
Dodge, has returned TO Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raphael Davis OF
Baltimore. Md, arc guests OF their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis.
Mrs. Elizabeth Reilly. who has been
STAYING with Mr. and Mrs. LanGdon
Wccvcn for several weeks, has re-
turned to Whitefcld.
Miss Marjorie Davis is with Mr..
and Mrs. Madison LcaNctt at Coop
cr's Mills.
Mrs. Sadie Fccncy returned Mon
day to Lewiston, after an extended
visit with her mother, Mrs. Eugcnta
Sampson.
Miss Nellie Sturtcvant Is with
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Colby OF Coop
cr's Mills.
George Sampson is at home from
Lewiston doing his springs work on
the farm.
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and violin soloist will be heard in

and violin soloist will be heard in
several numbers.
The pupils of the Grammar school.
Miss Maude Heron, teacher. will pre-
sent the two-act comedy THE Laugh
ing Cure" in Town hall, Friday eve
ming with the following cast of char
acters: DIR. st. George Carey" the
inventor who does the trick. Edgar
Spiller; Jimmie Mason" Chas.
Crockett, Jr.; DIR. Whitcomb," ply
stefan Of the old school, Roger With
am; CLARK Hanson" Warren Gerald:
Laura Hanson" Carla Weymouth
kitty Clyde" Frieda Dixon; MARY
Ellen Perry" Thelma Eailey; "Nora,"
the maid, Eta Simonson. The pro-
ceeds of the evening will be added to
the graduation fund. A social will be
held during which homemade candy
will be on sale.
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M;sconduct Sentence IS Months

Harry NJ. Cole and Mrs. Lois f.
McAuley OF Camden. convicted in
Knox County Supreme Court on the
charge OF misconduct Tuesday, re-
ceived their penalties. Cole was SEN
fenced to not less than IS nor more
than So months in State Prison. Mrs.
McAuley was fined 5000. Stay of ex-
ecution was granted pending the Law
Court decision. Mr.. Cole and Mrs.
McAuley furnished bail in the sum of
$1,000 and $500 respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-13
Aew No Cured
Ms Rupture
Al, Sea Captain Cured His Own
sup.ure After Doctors said
Operate or Death"


-.,.,p ceilings sailed the seas for
~,rp years. then he sustained bad
ea...iy remain ashore. but kept him bed
4.r Tor years He tried doctor after
i ....sr and truss after truss. No results!
e, ra WIS assured that he must
.,lhiYu 30 a dangerous and alb
go, opsratIo or die. lie did neither.
y, Aired himself instead.
..,.s.o Ceilings made study OF him.
.,ts condition--nnd nj last he was
80 hv tho finding OF the method
"a quickly made him well. strong,
ss,ss. ana harry man. Anyone can use
.,rue method. rs simple. oasy. safe
~ ro,rcnslvs Every ruptured person
vofiI should have tho Captain Coll
hsol ,sIrng all about how he cured
rrH how anyone may follow the
Eminent IN their own home with
T.. trcubis The hook and medicine
rptr. They will he sent prepaid TO
- ,rtlts sufferer who will nj out the
r.er.n nut send u right away
r,,.ro you Put down this paper.
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Mixed Jury's Decision

The jury in the case of Joseph
Strout VS.. Harry ]. Chase. the first
case ever tried in Androscogsin
county with a woman on the jury,
returned verdict for the plaintiff for
s337.91. In addressing the jury at
the opening of his charge Tuesday
morning Justice Cakes changed the
form of Mr.. Foreman and gentlemen
of the fury, to Mr.. Foreman and men,
bers of the jury. The suit was for
$4,000 damages for a collision be-
tween an automobile and a team.
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Brunswick and
Topsham to Help
in BOWdOin Fund

Brunswick, April 12.--At a meeting
Of the Topsham Board of Trade,
Monday evening, it was voted to unite
with the Brunswick Chamber of Com
merce in helping Bowdoin college
raise the final $123, 900 lacking to com
plete the drive for 100000. This ac-
Harry w. Saunders, editor Of the
Brunswick Record and an official of
the Brunswick Chamber, who dWelt
upon the wonderful benefits derived
by the community from Brunswick
and upon the fine Tesults that can be
attained by a more active cO-opera-
ton between the neighboring towns
of Brunswick and Topsham.
In opening, Mr.. Saunders told
something of Bowdoin's educational
achievements, continuing:
yet much has to be done by the
communities that thrive around the
college atmosphere and to this end
Brunswick people are to form plans
for carrying out a campaign. The
III Wis W i'm l'dSNtu at 10
meeting a resolution that you as the
Topsham Board Of Trade be invited
to send two or three delegates to
serve on that committee on behalf of
the Town of Topsham.
"The towns Of Brunswick and Top
sham are neighbors. The interests
Of one are the interests of both
Topsham provides the home for many
who WORK in Brunswick and likewise
Brunswick provides the home for
many who work in Topsham. There
fore let us have your cooperation.
1.-THE General Education Board
has offered to the college the sum of
S150,O0O, provided the college in it's
turn raises the sum of $4,000 The
alumni of the college have contrib
uted in gifts or pledges no less a
sum than S327, 900 to date, but there
is yet another $4,000 needed to Sc
cure that $150,0O0 from the General
Education Board, and this may be
raised in money or in pledges. the
latter in the form Of yearly donations
up to and including the year 1929.
This amount of $4,000 must be
raised or promised by July LIST of this
year and the final payments must all
be made by September 80. 1929.
1.-The Chamber of Commerce Of
Brunswick feels that this opportunity
to show the appreciation of what the
college has meant to the towns of
Topsham and Brunswick should not
be overlooked"
Mr. Saunders named several of
Bowdoins distinguished and pros
porous graduates, continuing:
"Bowdoin college eXpends yearly
about a quarter Of million dollars
which Of course benefits us all indi-
rectly, and towards the tuition it re-
ceives but approximately $4,000 in
other words for every 81 received
$3.50 to $500 is added. You can
therefore see what a benefit the col
lege is to our boys. During the past
few years many colleges have been
raising large sums of money for a
permanent endowment. Another col
lege quite near us is about to begin
drive for a million dollars. Bow
dom, therefore is not asking for such
a large sum as Bates. / believe, and
venture to say that you believe, that
this community of ours, Brunswick
and Topsham, will not allow its 10y
atty to this college of Bowdoin to
suffer.
'"Do you not thing this plan OF
ending your support and interest
towards the raising Of this fund for
Bowdoin a worthy one? On behalf
of the Brunswick Chamber OF Conn
1nerce as its secretary treasurer. !
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MISERABLE FOR
TWO YEARS
"Fruit-a-tiv S" Re-
stored Her Strength
and Vitality
Moultonville, Carroll Co., n. H.

Il was all run down and work was
burdensome owing to Indigestion,
and gas on my stomach which caused
me to belch good deal. My heart
seemed to be affected.
1t was two years ago that was in
this condition and began the use Of
Fruit tives," which proved the
very remedy l required. was freed
of the Indigestion, which l at
tributed to my heart; and / can con-
scientiously recommend 'Fruita-
tives" the great Fruit Medicine"
Mrs. FRANK w. WALLACE.
SOC a box, 6 for $3.50. trial size csc.
At dealers or from FRUIT "A TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, Y. y.