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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
New Use for German Machine Guns

Large numbers of Germany's once
deadly machine guns. remodeled as
rivetcrs, are now rafting day and
night in the former war harbor OF
Kiel, where a score of large COM
mercial ships are under construction,
the majority of them for use in the
campaign Germany is wagng for
control of the maritime commerce Of
the world.
All of the great shipyards are ac-
tive, but not all of them are working
toward increasing the German COM
mcrcial feet. Scores of Scandinavia
an, Dutch and English ships are
locked here, undergoing repairs or
being remodeled. The cost to the
foreigners is negligible and the Ger
mans are willing to work.
The mouth of the Kaiser Wilhelm
Canal is congested with the traffic
that is cutting through from the
North to the Baltic Sea- 1t is up
on this traffic that kiel hopes to build
its commercial future: this and the
shipment of careoes to the North
when commerce with Russia flourish
es again.
1.abOrers at Eiel are paid 400 to
500 marks per week, and skilled la
Dor runs in some cases to 1900 marks
n week for an eight hour day. The
unions are strong and have forced
the payment of time and half for
overtime. The cost of living is low.
The krupp works are the busiest.
and Hugo SHINES, Germanys chief
industrialst. is the best patron. He
built freighters and tankers out
OF former C-boats. Two of
these recently made round
trip to Mexico in good time and
without accident. When loaded the
rounded t-boat understructuro i. be-
low the waterline, but the boats pre-
sent an odd appearance when in bal
last.
The hulks of several warships are
being slowly dismantled. every piece
of iron being carefully slowed away
for use in the building of commercial
boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
Campaigners Meet
for Instructions at
"Y" Dinner Tonight

This evening at $50 o'clock the
campaign organiza ton which is out
to raise $4,000 for the Augusta Y. NJ.
c. A. during the present week, will
hold an important meeting at the
~" gymnasium. The plans for
conducting the campaign have been
carefully worked out by the eXecu-
tive committee and tonight the
workers on the teams of the several
divisions will be told exactly what
they are to do and how to do it.
The meeting begins with dinner
to be served in the gym. and every
member of every team is earnestly
requested to be present. Everybody
who attended the preliminary meet
ing at the Blaine Mansion last
Thursday evening had a mighty good
time. and is sure to have another to-
night and everybody who had to miss
out on the Thursday night party will
want to be on hand for this evenings
fun.
There will be a good lot of fun to
be had too. Here are just few
hints: The special "Cam-Pain Songs
written for the occa sion and heard
for the first time last Thursday eve
ming, will be put over again tonight
with all the limtless pep and punch
at the command of j. Francis Mac
Nichol, musical director. There is to
be an honeSt-to- goodness toastmaS-
ter in the person Of Fred f. Law
renee, State Bank Commissioner, and
those who know say he is a star in
this role. Governor Carl E.
Milliken is to make one of the clear,
logical. interesting addresses for
which he is noted. Col. Albert
GreenlaW, who has seen the ~" in
action both at home and in France,
will offer exclusive testimony as to
its value and usefulness to the bows
wherever they happen to be And
there will be remarks by some of the
division leaders of the campaign or
ganization.
I'VE want everybody to be there
tonight" says the campaign man.
ager
The dinner will be given and serv-
ed by the ladies from the following
six Augusta churches: st. Marks
Episcopal, All Souls Unitarian, Uni
versalists, Methodists. Congregations
alist and United Baptist. This shows
fine spirit on the part Of the
churche in cooperating to help
make the campaign a success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
Two Holidays

The teacher had been lecturing her
class on George Washington and Alb
raham Lincoln and the relative i'm
portance Of their public careers as
regards the well-bei Of the country.
Now, boys" she said. (which one
OF these men did the most for his
country?"
George Washington" shouted one
lad
WHY"
We'll" and the boy hesitated, but
finally announced: They each had a
birthday. didn't they? But Wash
ington gave us the Fourth OF July,
too New York Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
Balkan Princess
Is a Strong Rival
for Mile. Suzanne

Brussels May 4.-tBy A. Pr
Princess Lobkowiczova of Czecho-SIo-
rakia by defeating Mrs. Satter-
thwaite, England, 60, 60, today shar-
ed with Mile. Suzanne Lenglen. the
champion. the honors of the second
days play in the international hard
courts tennis championship The ex-
perts believe the princess may yet
prove to be one of the most formid-
able challengers for Nile Langlen's
title of Queen of the Courts"
Mile. Lsnglens bid for fame today
was in carrying her young French
partner, NJ. Cochet. to a ha fought
victory over Gordon Lowe and Mrs.
Satterthwaite.
Mile. Lenglen appeared to show
more confidence in playing doubles
than singles. Her game today was
equal to her best 1920 Wimbledon form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

D.. frank w. Padelford, secretary of
the educational board of the Northern
Baptist Convention, spoke at both the
morning and evening services at the
First Baptist church Sunday. His ad-
dress in the morning followed SER
>ocn on the subject of Motherhood
by The pastor. rev. Walter Quarring-
ton and in the evening he gave an
illustrated address on his recent trip
TO China. which was taken as MEM
her of a committee which made sur
rey of the entire educational system
Vi the Celestial Republic, including
both the native and Christian schools
and colleges. The speaker told how
by the introduction of western schools
the Christia mobilization is getting a
better foothold than ever before The
speaker discussed the present struggle
in China and gave his hearers an out
lire Of some of the underlying causes
with his idea of probable termination
Of tho conflict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
Suncook, N. H., Man MISSING

Sunciik, y. H.. May 14.-Unless some
clue is found pointing to the where
abouts of. Mark A. Wiggin, &c. widely
known former railroad man OF the
Suncook Valley Railroad. the sheriff
and posse will drag the Suncook river
tomorrow to find his body. Wiggin left
a note in his Bible saying that he
wished to end his life, and a second
note dividing his Manchester bank de-
posits among friends. Wiggin has
now been gone a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
and is considered a Class A

experience and is considered a Class A
baker.
Elwood Osborne Of U. of H. was at
his home for the week end. being here
to attend the tract: meet at Colby.
Alden Allen Of Milo was at the
home Of Ed. Marden for the week end.
Mrs. J. G. Cakes has returned from
Rumford, where she has been visiting
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Seabury and
daughter Forestine Of Lewiston have
been visiting friends in town for few
days. They were formerly residents
of this town.
Maynard Wilson of Springvale is
visiting at the home of H. d. Brophy
of High street.
Augustus Gregory has returned to
Orono. where he is attending L.. of NJ,
after being at his home for a short
time.
Miss Florence Gerald. who is en-
ployed in Augusta, passed the week
end at her home in Benton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon Of Clin-
ton passed the week end in Benton
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell Goodrich and
son of Canaan were calling on friends
in town Saturday.
Dr. E. c. Hooper has returned from
Franklin, where he was called by the
illness Of his mother.
Mrs. Lou Quimby and Mrs. Janet
Quamby have returned to their homes
in Saugus. Mass, after visiting rela-
tives in town.
Miss Verna B. Curtis passed Satur-
day in Augusta with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
WOmen's Div. Prize
Speaking at College

The Coblrn prize speaking contest
for the women's division Of Colby Col
lege will take place this evening in the
college chapel at half past seven.
Eight speakers have been chosen from
tie preliminary contest to take part
this evening. The following are the
speakers with their subjects The
First Step in Americanization. Mildred
Z. Bickmore "a; Women and Social
Welfare. Annie G. Burgess 80; Modern
Drama, Louise Gates '25; The Import
ance of Public Speaking. Alta S. Doe
-: Society's Attitude Toward the In
dustrial Girl" Anna c. Erickson '24;
The Maine Seacoast Mission" Melva
NJ. Mann '23: Teaching as a Form of
Social Service. Lucy NJ. Osgood 'os:
Modern Poetry, Marguerite Starbird
,oc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

MYTH almost every city in Amer
w lea feeling the pressure of high
rents and inadequate housing
facilities it is interesting to know that
it still costs on an average of 70 per
cent. more to build a home now than
it did before the war. The peak OF
course was in 1920, when the nation
wide house shortage which always
follows cessation of building was
felt the keenest. But the present cost
is only about $50 lower than in 1920.
These facts are brought out in d
recent bulletin issued by the Chemical
National Bank of New York, based
on an estimate OF costs Of three types
of residences. A 2-story frame 7-room
house 80 #. by "a it. cost in 1914
$500; in 1920. sl2,Sl5, an increase
Of 1919; and in March of this year
cost $9,502. which is 7l%o more than
in 1914 and 26Go below 1920.
A 2-story Colonial 8-room house
q #. by Al it. cost $4.176 in 1914
and $9.767 in 1920 which is an advance
OF about 1880. At present it would
cost 1874 which is 1913 above 1914
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
Contestants Chosen
for HallOWell Prize

The contestants for the annual Hal
lowell prize speaking contest of the
mems division of Colby College have
been chosen. The contest will be held
on May &C.. This contest was lAade
possible through the generosity of
Merrill Hallowell of the class of 1877.
who gives each year prizes aggrcgat-
ing 800, which are awarded as fol-
lows: First prize $50, second prize
SIS. third prize SIS, fourth prize $40.
The 10 men chosen to take part are:
William J. Mcdonald pa. Ivan Rich
ardson "a. Percy G. Beatty "a. John
A. Coyne 80. Everett l.. Marston "a.
Merton E. Laverty. '23. Wendell F.
Grant '23. Marlin D. Farnum 30. Til
son +. Maynard "a, Forrest N. Royal
'o3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

prices and 24To below the peak in
1920.
In 1914 a 2-story shingle s-room
house % #. by IS it. cost $4,7cl. By
1920 it had risen to Sl0,9l3 or 1929,
and today costs $S.ll2 or 1926 above
the 1914 figure and 26% below the
peak cost.
The prospective builder is interested
in knowing whether he may look for
further declines. and whether he should
wal: for them before starting his new
home. 1t is. of course. difficult to
forecast the building costs of the fu-
ture but many OF the elements which
bulk large in building costs, such as
freight and wage rates, are less sus-
cepible to downward revision than
commodity prices in general.
The general housing shortage and
the increasing volume Of building at
present are factors that serve to
strengthen building material prices.
So while it is possible that building
prices NAV decline further. j. is not
probable that they will decline very
much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
Swiss Book. Borrower Jailed

Justice has at last overtaken the
man who borrows books and for
gets" to return them. A book Dor
rover Of Bahikon, suburb of Zurich,
Switzerland. has been sentenced to
two days imprisonment and a fine OF
40 franks. plus the value Of the book
he failed to return.
The magistrate in passing sentence
said: "A book is family utensil like
furniture and is necessary for the,
welfare Of the family" The defend
ant has lodged an appeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

Smith Grammar Boys
Winners at Richmond

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Richmond, Me-, May 1.-THE Smith
Grammar school baseball nine of Au-
gusta defeated the Richmond Rovers
by the score of 10 to in a game
Saturday morning here. Lapidus
pitched a good game for the Augusta
team. striking out eight men and
holding the local team down to five
hits. while the Augusta nine secured
Is hits. A home run was made by
Overlook of the Augusta outfit. The
batteries were: Lapidus and Bush,
for Smith; and Coughlin and Melvin
for the Richmond Rovers. The Au-
gusta boys made the trip to Richmond
by automobile truck, the use of
which was kindly donated by Hon.
Guy i. Gannett of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
OCEAN POINT

Sunday was another Of Ocean
Points gorgeous days. Many of the
old timers passed the day here, and
with the autos flying around, and
people strollinG about it really SEEM
ed as if summer was already with us
The hydroplane, owned by Booth
bay boy, flew over Sunday morn
ing.
Saturday night the full moon rose
near Monhegan, like a ball of fire,
making an unusually straight. mar
row path of gold on such calm wa
ter that it was hard for one to real
ize that it was the ocean instead of
a lake.
Miss Emma Norton Of Augusta,
spent several days at the Point last
week.
Soman Norton Of Leominster,
Mass, passed a couple of days here
last week.
DR.. and Mrs. o. W. Turner and
daughter, Madeline, of Augusta pass
ed the Weekend of May 27th., at
their cottage at the wharf
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nose and
Mrs. Ware of Allston, Mass, are ex-
pected Monday for couple of weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Cotton of Cam
bridge, Mass. have returned 10 the
Point for another couple of weeks
stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T.. Ncwbert and
son, John, and Mrs. Brooks Newbert
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Wadleigh of
Augusta spent the week end at their
cottage
A. +. Cove of Augusta came down
Saturday and is doing little more
work on his cottage which he is in
hopes to complete before the summer
is over. Mr.. Cove is building the
cottage all alone during his week
end trips
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Flyne of
Augusta will return Monday from the
Weekend at THE Breakers"
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Turner of Au-
eusta have opened their cottages for
the season.
Ralph Burnham with his crew OF
workmcn are completing the garage
and its tenement
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoxie and
Mrs. Elwood Wilcox and d&,:ghter
Virginia and Richard Bither assed
Sunday at the Atlantic House.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson end
!iiss Stevenson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Blaisdell and son George of
Gardiner. came down for Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dyer opened
their cottage Sunday. DIR. and Mrs.
Paul Cyr of Augusta were their
guests for the day.
Alfred Dodge is constructing a
stone chimney and fireplace in the
West cottage, which is to be rented
for the season.
The electric lights are certainly
wonderful improvement to the Point
and excellent power is bein.< fur
nished.
Mr. and Mrs. J.. S. Lyons Of Booth
bay Harbor have moved to their cot
tage for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi T. Williams and
and daughter Eunice passed the
weekend at their cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Bither and Mr..
and Mrs. Madison Gilman of Au-
gusta passed Sunday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Fuller OF Bos-
ton, Mass, are passing a few weeks
at theri cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Drummond and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. George Ellis
and family of Sidney passed the
Weekend in the Cove.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles burlington
and family were here for the week
end.
Mrs. Smiley and daughter, Mrs.
Abbey KreutZky of Waterville have
opened their cottage, The Bubble"
and are having a sun parlor added to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
The Horace Purinton Co. will begir

The Horace Purinton Co. will begin
Monday morning the operation or
a brick yard it has recently acquired
ut East Dover, Nc. This yard has
been added to the string of brick
Yards which the company owns at va
rious strategic points in the State, and
wi, he in close tOu"h with Piscataquis
and .Aroostook territory. The yard
has very fine quality Of clay. the
best in the State, it is said, and will
he Il feeder to operations Of the Pur-
inton Co. in that section. The yard
was operated for many years, but had
rot been used for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

Clifford Peaslee of Colby was the
speaker at the preaching service at
the church on the Eight Rod Road
Sunday morning. his subject being
Mothers Day" A solo, Tell Moth
er I'll Be There" was sung by Mr..
Weddleton. At the Sunday school,
which preceded the preaching service,
a new class of young men and women
was started 1t is planned to con-
tinue the Sunday school and church
each Sunday from now on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

The Methodist Guild will hold
meeting Thursday afternoon at go
o'clock at the church vestry. Mrs
Benjamin Rackliff and Mrs. William
McAuley will act as hostesses.
Special services were held Sunday
morning at the Methodist church in
observance of Mothers Day. Rev. J.
c. Bearce. pastor, delivered the morn
ing address. Special music was rem
dered by the choir. The Ladies' Aux
iliary of American Legion and the
Women's Relief Corps attended in
body.
Miss Constance Curtis. who is en-
ployed in Portland, is at her home on
Newhall street for few days.
The grocery store formerly occupied
by F. J. Savage Jr was opened yes
terday by A. H. Lawrence. who has
put in an entire new stock of gro
ceries. He is to make a speciality of
his bakery. He has baker. Alonzo
Brown of Pittsfeld. who has had much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

"How did YOU get On with SPELL
ing?" Harry's mother asked him after
his first day at school. You look so
pleased that am sure you did we'll"
mo. I couldn't spell much of any
thing admitted Harry, land I
couldn't remember the arithmetic
very well nor the geography"
The mother showed her disappoint-
ment but Harry had consolation in
reserve.
But that's no matter, mother" he
said: "the boys admire me: they say
I've got the biggest feet in the class. .
Chicago News.
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Latin Students Exhibit Drawings

An exhibit of drawing. prepared by
the Latin students of Waterville
High school was given at the Public
Library Saturday. These drawings
covered variety of subjects. In the
first place, there We're a large num-
Der showing the general use of Latin
in words of common use today. Many
trade names of Well known proprie-
tary articles are taken direct from
the Latin. Then some of the COM
monest. words of English speech are
Latin derivatives. and a knowledge
of Latin helps to make it easy to I'M
der stand their meaning.
There We're also drawings show
ing classic architecture. and these
included plans of the Roman dwell
ing house, with its various sections.
There was a drawing of a Roman
dining table, surrounded bE couches,
and the rank given of the various
places at table, showing that the
etiquette Of seating guests was as
complicated in the by-gone days of
the Roman Empire, as now. and
probably more so. There was also
a set of post cards of various build
ings in Waterville, with legends
showing what order of Classical ar
chitecture had been followed in the
construction of the respective build
ings shown. Thus the columns of the
Waterville post office are Corinthian,
while those of Chemical hall, Colby
College are Dorio. A map of the
Roman Forum was also shown. All
of the work was done by the students,
and shows great artistic talent as
well as understanding of the subject
matter presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS

An automobile collision occurred on
Hospital street nearly in front of the
harrington school at $50 Saturday
evening when two Ford cars, one
driven by Harry Moores and the other
roadster truck driven by Charles H.
Dyer. came together. In the mixup
of cars Mr.. Moores' mother was slight
ly injured by bruises. Both cars were
damaged to a small extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

The seventh recital by the Coburn
muse department will be given Mon
,lav evening in the auditorium of the
First BAPTIST church by the junior
piano department. This recital Will
have the assistance of Abbot Smith,
O ganist. who will play the famous
Tragedy of the Tin Soldier" by Cor
don Bol2h Nevin. There will be piano
solos. duets and ensemble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

Sunday occurred the Every Mem
Der Canvass of the Temple street
Congregational church. In accord
ance with this plan, the members of
the soliciting committee. going in
twos, called upon the entire member
ship of the church to solicit subscrip-
tions for the coming year. The work
was done very methodicaly, and at
the conclusion of the work success
full canvass was reported
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Death SprjnofieId Banker

Springfield. Mass, May 14.-G.
Frank Adams. aged u years, widely
known in business and banking circles,
vice president of the Chicopee Nation
al Bank. clerk and trustee Of the
Springfield Institution for Savings and
trustee of the Horace Smith Fund,
died in his home here late this after
noon after brief illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

\ large number of young people
took advantage of the opportunity Of
Tered Saturday morning to attend the
benefit at TIE Haines Theatre for the
New England Home for Little Wan
dorcrs and witnessed the presentation
of the film, THE Big Adventure.
This film was of deep interest. and
kept the close attention of the young
people during the entire time OF It's
Presentation. 1t is one of the KIND
that benefit and instruct, and at the
same time have not a dull moment
even for young folks who revcl in the
hair thrilling exploits of Tom Mix
and the eccentric antics of Charlie
Chaplin. The State headquarters OF
tn" New England Home for Little
Wanderers deserve the thanks of the
community for bringing this film to
Watorvlle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

Chicopce. Mass. May li.-More than
2000 employees OF the Dwight Manu-
featuring Co. will be thrown out of
rary shut down OF the mills. Suspen-
sion of operations was decided upon.
according to officials. because Of the
slack condition OF the cotton market.
They could not announce AZ this time.
they said, how long the mills would be
closed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank all those who in
any way rendered kind service during
the funeral of Elvin Leslie Allen. and
We are especially grateful to the rep
'esontatives Of the Y. NJ. c. A., Ameri-
can Legion and the A. r. 0. fraternity
ELMER w. ALLEN.
ROBERT. MARTHA AND FRANCES
ALLEN.
MRS. CAROLINE, STUART BEN
NETT.
MRS. MARTHA STUART.
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FAIRFIELD

The regular meeting OF Fairfield
Lodge, I. Q. o. F., will be held this
evening. Degrees will be conferred
by Oakland Lodge. Following the
refreshments will be served.
Miss Cora Lord of Lewiston is pass
ing several days in town al the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-15

At the meeting Of the Waterville
Professional and Business Women's
Club Monday evening in Woodman hall
Or. Herbert G. Libby of Colby College
will give an illustrated lecture on the
trip recently taken by the Colby cross
country debating team. This trip car
riod the Colby boys as far west as
Kalamazoo. Mich, and as far south
as Virginia. They lost oply two de-
bates on the entire trip. and one was
without a decision. Others were de-
cfgiye wins for Colby. All vho wish
To join as charter members of the club
are requested to send in their names
before the meeting Monday night