Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Windsor Dedicates
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designed stage with its wings and
corridors, and at the rear is a good
sized ladies' reception room. Besides
the large stairway in the front of the
hall there is another flight of IRIS
which are conveniently situated and
provide ample protection in the emer-
gency OF a fire. Large windows,
hardwood floors and steel ceilings
throughout, plastered walls and finely
finished rooms complete the effect
and give the building a splendid and
up-to-date appearance. The outside
OF the building is painted yellow with
white trimmings.
The walls of the auditorium are
adorned with interesting pictures. In
q prominent place is the Windsor
Honor Roll, bearing the names of the
~ boys and one young lady, a nurse,
all from Windsor, who served in the
World War; and the name Of Private
Harold Sproul OF Battery b, 10th
Field Artillery. who died in France
Nov. 26. 1918.
The hall was built by vote of the
town at an expense of $1,000, the work
being done by A. L. Trip. contractor,
of Bath. The old town hall was torn
down to make room for its successor,
and the new structure was commenced
last July. The building committee
was composed Of c. w. Brown (chair-
mani. II. l.. Merrill, Mrs. w. S. Nor
ton and Mrs. l.. f. Colburn.
The dedication exercises carried out
today were simple but full Of mean
ing and were attended by about $50
people. The building was formally
delivered to the town by Mr.. Brown,
chairman OF the building committee,
and was accepted by Edwin Bullock,
first selectman, in behalf Of the town.
The principal speakers of the after
noon were Representative TUDOR Gar
diner OF Gardiner and Town Clerk c.
+. Donnell. who presented very COM
prehensive and interesting history of
the town OF Windsor. Following a de-
licious supper served in the dining hall
a drama was staged by the students of
Erskine Academy, South China, and
the event was brought to a close with
. grand ball
On the stage were seated the men,
bers OF the building committee, Select
men Edwin Bullock. H. B. Hussey and
c. D. Jones. Town Clerk c. F. Dome II,
Rev. s. NJ. Thompson and Representa-
tive Tudor Gardiner. A very pleasing
program OF musical selections was
rendered by the Windsor orchestra
Mr.. Bullock. chairman Of the board of
eelectmen. presided over the exer-
cises.
Following the singing of America
by the assembly, Divine blessing was
invoked by Rev. Mr.. Thompson.
History Of Windsor
A very Illuminating and interesting
address on the History of the Town
Of Windsor was then given by the
town clerk. c. F. Donnell, who spoke
in part as follows:
This town was settled in 1890 and
remained a plantation until 1909,
when 1t was incorporated and named
Malta. 1t was about this time the
event occurred which made the name
memorable in State history. Land
troubles between the properties of
what was known as the 'Kennebec
Purchase and the early settlers. re-
suited in the unfortunate affair
known as the Malta war. in which a
surveyor named Paul Chadwick of
China was shot and killed by a party
OF settlers. disguised as Indians, sew
eral Of whom were arrested and
lodged in Augusta Jail. Fearing an
uprising Of the settlers and that an
attempt would be made to release the
prisoners. several companies of SOL
diers were called out from the nearby
towns, and the Jail. court house and
residences Of several of the land pro-
prietors were strongly guarded for
Elk weeks until after the trial Of the
prisoners who were found not guilty
OF the charge Of murder and fere re-
leased. No further trouble resulted.
The cost OF the war to the Common
wealth of Massachusetts was about
$1,000.
In 1920, the name was changed to
Gerry in honor Of the statesman Ell
bridge Gerry, and two years later, by
an act Of the legislature 1t again was