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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
KIWANIS CLUB
CHANGES DATE
OF MEETINGS

Augusta Kiwanians voted last eve
ming at their regular weekly meeting
at the Augusta House to gather BIZ
monthly instead of weekly. with
meetings coming on the. first and
third Thursday evenings Of each
month. This was the decision of the
executive council, announced by
President Henry l.. Dunnack. and it
met with the hearty approval of the
members present.
Shortly after the gathering had
convened i'll the private dining room,
President Dunnack raped for or
der and the members rose to their
feet and stood for a moment with
| bowed heads to honor the memory
of the late James F. Bagley, be-
| loved memb Der of the Augusta organ
ization.
The bylaws of the international
! organization were declared to he too
| broad in scope for the needs Of the
| Augusta men and a committee OF
three consisting of Herbert Make.
| Charles f. Quincy and DR.. w. II.
! Harris was appointed to revise the
! laws and bring them into closer ac-
cord with the needs of this COM
munity. The committee will report
three weeks hence.
With Samuel Titcomb. one of the
newest members of the CLUB at the
piano and Or. Walter Thomas leading
| the gathering, number of lively
songs were sung.
The first speaker of the evening
| was George c. Clarke. secretary or
| the club and one of the delegates
sent to represent Augusta at the re-
cent New England convention at New
! Haven. Mr.. Clarke outlined in a
most interesting manner the me
work accomplished at the conven-
ton, and the royal manner in which
the DELEGATES were entertained.
President Henry r. Dunnack was
/ the final speaker. He told Of the
! convention from another angie.
stressing the enthusiasm that pre-
vailed among the 1900 kiwanians
present and the spirit of brotherhood
! and idealism present and stressed
! the work that the International 81
wants association planned to do TOR
! the underprivileged children OF
! America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Red Men Close
Portland Meet
Officers Elected

Portland. Me, Oct ia reception
10 the new officers marked the close
of the 3ith annual session of the
great council Of Maine. I. Q. r. NJ.
and the 10th annual session of the
great council, Degree of Pocohontas
here today.
Frank W. Mccain of Sanford, was
elected great sachem of the great
council of Red Alen and Pearl B.
Sprague of Dennysville, was elected
great Pocahontas Of the great coun-
Gil. Degree of Pocahontas.
Past Great Sachem Richard j
lounge and Past Great Pocahontas
Rachel +. lounge of Philadelphia
represented the great councils of the
United States.
The reports showed a tribal men,
bership of 1872. a hoss of 40 since the
last session.
The orphans board reported re
ceipts of s35,376 and the expenditure
or s20,041 for the care of orphans
Sixty-s members died during the
year. The officers and delegates
stood in silence as the list was read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

There are few men Who you'd
voluntarily seek reduction from the
rank of an army Captain TO that Of
First Lieutenant because of interest
in the military affairs Of tho State j
Maine Donald {. Mctcalf Of this
| city is an exception. Commissioned
u captain in the United States Of
fccrs Reserve Corps. he has resigned
to accept the first licutenantcy Of the
Quartermaster Corps. Maine Nation
al Guard, under Captain Lester NJ.
Hart OF Augusta.
Notice was received at tie office
of the Adiutant General recently
stating with official brcvity that
Donald Clifton MctcaIf is by direc-
ton Of the Secretary of War fcdcr-
ally recognized as 1st Lieut.. q. NJ.
G.. Maine National Guard to date
from August T., 1922.
The appointment of Don Mctcalf
is meeting with general acclaim
among those interested in the success
of the Corps. Ills record as a soldier
is most cnViablc. He was one Of the
few Maine boys who enjoyed the
distinction of cnlistng for active
service. in the World War as buck
private and coming home rs q full
hedGcd company commander. DGIlng
his long service. he was one Of the
most universally beloved and re-
spcctcd officers Of the lO3rd,
Captain Metcalf enlisted i'll Com
pany NJ. 2nd Maine Regiment, Ma
tionai Guard. in April of 1916. lie
was soon madp 4 corporal and on
July !. 1919 was made second
lieutenant. lie saw service on the
MEXICAN border ana on returning
home. resigned on Jan. 90. 1917. His
time rs a civilian was short. however.
as he again enlisted. at this time
as a private in the Headquarters
Company of the old ID Maine, later
10 become tho famous 103d, 1t was
hut two days before he was commits
stoned as second lieutenant and was
assigned to Company G Of Liz err
more Falls and assigned to guard
duty. at Saco.
He went over with the 1854 TO
England and France. IN November.
1917, he was ordered to a British
SHIPPING, Observation and Scouting
School to study for battalion intelli-
gence officer. taking full course and
returning TO his battalion on Dec.
p, 1917. His work during the fol-
lowing strenuous days was a delight
to his superior officers and 4 gleat
source of satisfaction TO all friends
at home-although nothing but what
was expected Of him.
Lieutenant Metcalf was on April /.
1918 placed in command Of the Head
quarters Company of the 102d and
on Aug. IS, 1918, commissioned as
captain, having won his way from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Concord Mayor
Prefers Charges
Against Strikers

Concord, n. H.. Oct. 12-Mayor
Henry +. Chamberlin today preferr-
ed charges against the railroad shop
men strikers alleging violation of the
federal Injunction. The charges. &C
companled BY a letter, were sent TO
| nited States Marshal Thomas II.
bonneily The marshall, being out
OF town, the letter is unopened. The
mayor declines to give out the ma
ture Of the charges. The strike lead
crs here deny with considerable en-
phasis That there has been any in
frlngemcnt by them OF the federal
injunction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Five Hurt When
Ship Rail Breaks

Newport, r. r., oct i2-Fiye boys
pupils at St George Boys school
here. were injured today when part Of
the railing on the upper deck Of the
ferry boat Beavertail plying be-
tween jamestown and Saunderstown.
Il. J., collapsed, dropping them TO the
deck below. The boys were with a
party OF 80 pupils on their way 10 a
picnic NJ Saundertown.
Jack Lindcte, H. Of St Paul MINI,
was the most seriously injured.
Both ris wrists We're fractured. 9th
crs taken to hospitals We're Elliott
Stillman, New York; Peter Q. Hor-
WITT. Philadelphia; Samuel Register
and Avery Sawyer. both of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
START TRIAL FRED
SMITH c H ARCED
RECKLESS DRIVING

EItt SII1ltl, tdAi vi WI " $3.50 49,. ,
appeared as defendant yesterday be
fore Judge Robert A. Cony OF the
municipal court charged by the state
with operating an automobiie feck-
lessly so that lives and property OF
the pal lie were in danger. The scs-
sion was taken up with a partial ex-
animation Of witnesses for the state.
and upon Smiths request that he be
allowed more time to secure witness
Is ana prepare his case. Judge GonY
placed him under bonds of $500 for
his appearance at a continuation OF
the case at o'clock this morning.
The case is the outgroWth of an
accident about a fortnight ago at
the corner Of Bond and Water streets
when it is alleged that an automobile
driven by Smith struck a horse and
team in which Mrs. Wiltred Gagne
and her daughter Were riding, throw
ing both women to the ground ana
necessitating their removal to the
Augusta General hospital
County Attorney Walter Sannorn
for the prosecution called as his first
witness NJ. l.. Wheeler, an inspector
Of the motor vehicle division. State
Highway department. Mir. Wheeler
testified TO going to the scene of the
accident at the corner OF Bond and
Water streets shortly after the ac-
cident, and in company with Officer
Levi Cyr Of the Augusta police force,
taking measurements Of tracks snow
ing where the automobile driven by
Smith had Slid along the pavement,
He said that the car had slid T5 feet
from the spot at which the brakes
We're first locked.
The second witness, Officer Cyr
corroborated Mr. Wheeler's testi
mony and stated that a portion Of
the distance was wet from recent
sprinklng, and that that might have
caused the machine to slide more
easily. Thirty FIVE feet was dry, how
ever.
Wilfred Gagne, whose wife was in
the team. testified as to the condi-
ton of the horse and wagon, stat
ing that he horse was badly cut and
spokes knocked from the wheels of
the wagon.
Henry LcmieuX, clerk at CaSaTant
& ClOutier's store at the corner OF
Pond and Water streets told Of the
position Of the automobile and horse
Immediately following the crash H
stated that the machine was partly
en- the sidewalk in front of the store,
and it appeared that the horse had
been carried along for some distance
y the front of the car He did not
see the accident.
Henry st. Peter of Northern ave
nue. testified that he had seen Smith
driving NJ Sand Hill shortly before
the accident and that he was travel
ing at high rate of speed; he later
saw him returning al rate Of speed
nearly equal that which he had FIRST
seen him driving at. Officer Cyr had
said the speed was from 40 to As
miles an hour.
klemens BuTdzel. Young Creek
employed a the Edwards Mills stat
ed that he saw Smith coming down
Sand Fill at a fast rate of speed
which he should estimate as from
% 70 35 miles an hour It was the
sneed Of the car that attracted his
attention.
AZ the request of the defendant,
the case vas then continued until
This morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

British international team defeated
W +. Davis Boston.
VI. Priest Philadelphia. former
American champion, defeated Sim
con Crumb, or Boston. on IS cross
game.
Joseph Duffy, Chicago defeated
w q. Hin, Lawrence
Charles Jolly, III year Old cham
pion Of New JERSEY, defeated Il. 4
TaNlor. Boston
&. Lawson, New York defeated
Raw Gould. Maine champion.
L. NJ Lewis iudiana, defeated W
Gould Brunsnick, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
VICE PRESIDENT
HOME FOR WEEK

Northampton, Mass. Oct. l:-Nic"
President Coolidge arrived today for
2 weeks visit az IA home IN Massa
SOFT street here lie was accom-
panied by Mrs. Coolidge. The NC"
president announced that he would
rest until the beginning Of next week
when he will attend a conference az
Republican leaders ~ Vermont ami
New Hampshire ~ Hanover. ~. H.
October u. HIS itinerary after INIT
Will include New Jersey. Connecti-
cut, Ohio, Illinois and other states
lie said he was making his visit
10 Ohio at the request OF the presl-
dent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Booze Car Is
Upset, Men Unhurt
us Quarts Seized

Manchester, \, IT,, Oct. 12-Polin
Nelson, Of p Broad street. New
York, and Albert Hughes Of 20 State
street. Boston, were taken 10y the
police here tonight, after their auto
mobile had turned turtle III an ac-
cident just as the outfit was entering
the city from the north. The mach
me was demolished. but the police
rescued 113 quarts Of whiskey, ana
took liquor and men TO the station.
The men were nnhurt and were later
released when they gave bail for
their appearance in. court tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Y. N. C. A. Notes
Gymnasium Classes at the "Y"
to Start Monday Night
Team Goes to Auburn To-
night-Bowling This Eve
ming

Gymnasium classes at the Y. NJ. c.
next Monday evening under the su-
pcrvision of physical director, II. S.
Kennedy. Glass work and games arc
scheduled for SIS and they will be
followed by jolly get-together sup
per. Plans for the season viii be dis
cussed at the supper ana it is
planned TO make it most pleasant
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Middies Under
Arrest for HaZing

Annapolis. Nd, Oct. l2-1hres
midshpmsn are under arrest ~ the
naval sCademv here and on. 10 IN
the hospital as the result Of alleged
hazing at the institution within the
last two or three days. Those un-
ucr arrest az. first class men. The
midshipman In the hospital Ia y
fourth class man.
Rear Admiral Henry n. Wilson
superintendent. admitted that there
had been hazing trouble. that three
midshipmen were under arrest. and
that one was in the hospital. He
said a board Of inquiry would he ap-
pointed tomorrow 10 investigate the
reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Checker Fiends
Start Tourney
at Boston Hotel

Boston, Oct. 12-Play started to-
day in the fifth tournament of the
American Checker Association at the
American House. At meeting OF
the general committee before the
start. Of play it was decided that
there would he no seeding" OF play
ers as has been the practice hereto
fore. Champion John i. Hoar. OF
Buffalo, n. Y, withdrew when 1t was
announced that the tournament
would be played under rules elimin-
ating the barred opening"
Alfred Jordan, . member Of ihe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Western Union has been lettered by
a change in time OF Sunday hours.
fhls of'lcc is now open between the
Yours ~ 9 A. NJ and r. NJ. and the
lpuis az r. NJ. and 10 L. NJ. Sun
da,s. instead OF the two hours which
IL has been open heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
EIdridoe . Boil due

Henry r. Eidridge. Jr.. and Miss
Emily Bolduc. both Of Augusta, were
!oincd IN marriage Thursday evening
at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage
~ Rev W. j. Layton. The single ring
service was used and the couple were
Unattended. Following the ceremony
VI and Mrs Eldridge left on brief
Wedding trip. They will live in Au-
g-tfa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

The Augusta Study club will meet
IN Friday afternoon at ; o'clock al
fhc home Of Mrs a. +. Barbour Of 80
oak street. The roll call will be
columbus Day" A paper. 1.-THE Dis
eotorv ~ America" will be read by
Mrs " T.. Hayden. The program
for the afternoon will be in charge Of
Mrs Donovan. Mrs. Parkman and
Mrs Rand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Frederic J. Bragg and Miss rnez
Nav simpson were united in marriage
october II At the Methodist Episcopal
parsonage. Rev. W. J. Layton of'iciat-
mE Both young people have been en-
roysd in shoe work in this city and
srs popular with their fellows. They
will max. their home IN Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

the ranks to that position by his lwn
deeds and merits.
He has served as commander OF
the JAMES Fitzgerald Post, Aneri-
can Legion of Augusta and has al
ways taken an active part in Legion
activities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

T. L. Frost Of R"adtield was Wis
itor in this city Thursday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frost plan to leave this morning
BY automobile for Now York City,
where they will pass the winter Mr..
Frost is manager of the Strout Farm
Agency in this district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
The Augusta Home Building Assoc

The Augusta Home Building Assoc
citation through the T.. T.. Newbert
Agency has sold the semi col0nial
tnuse AZ l.onGwood avenue at New
lands 10 Ernest r.. Hill. This is one
~ the new dwelling houses recently
.ompleted and is an attractive home
md IN every respect modern. Mr..
and Mrs I'm will occupy their new
nome al once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Rotarians Meet Tonight

The Augusta Rotary Club will
meet this evening at the Augusta
House at 61o p. m. and will ballot
to determine whether their regular
meetings shall he held at noon or at
night. Chairman Charles Z. Quincy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Robert r. Williamson has been ap-
pointed a clerk at the Augusta post
Office and has entered upon his duties
in the newspaper mailing room. He
was formerly employed at the Crosset
shoe factory in thiS city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Funeral JUDGE Whitshouse Today

Flags on the city hall, state House
ma Court house which were at half
na-' Yesterday will remain at half
mast today until the completion OF
me funeral services for the late Chief
Justice William Penn Whitehouse.
VIC services viii he held at All Souls
"hnfch at o'clock The body win
h' escorted TO tie church by men,
~ ~ the Kennebec bar at noon
time md will lie In state until 100
T.. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Your critical neighbor who enter
tanned you at dinner recently will
pass none but complimentary re-
marks on your meal if the dessert you
serve is favored with Bakers vanilla.
At all groceIs.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

of the Maine Public Utilities Com
mission. will be the chief speaker of
the evening. He will talk on the
consolidation of the railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Milton Pmmmer Of Cross HILL a stu
'out AZ Cuny High school, has moved
RIO tie city for tie winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Miss Katharine Wyman Of Western
avenue was the hostess Thursday at
delightful party given in honor Of her
guest. Miss katherine Reynolds of
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

MIS- e r. Thompson Of this city
Mas called Thursday To Auburn ny the
Hatss of her sister, Mrs Packard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

| 1918 was visitor in Augusta Thurs
/ day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Lawrence Crommett of Weeks
Mills was a caller Thursday in tins
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

a. q ward Of Portland was a visitor
Thursday ia this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Miss Kate Shannon has returned 10
this city after passing nearly year
in California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
GUIDE
7urn0r'S
Market

THE STEADY increase in
: our business and the many
new friends we are making and
all the old ones we are keeping.
demonstrate the value and
services found at our store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

~ T. Black. OF Palermo, was a
visitor Thursday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

VI L. Pullon Of North Arson was
a visitor i'm this city on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
Bankrupt Cases

Fred Il. Mitchell OF Yarmouth, q
fisherman. flied n petition as q voiun-
tary bankrupt with the clerk OF the
L.. :. district court ut Portland.
Wednesday. His debts amount 90
slstS. the principal creditors being
the Royal River Packing Company
and w. r.. Bishop OF Yarmouth. 9th
er creditors are Freeport, Portland
and Yarmouth, No assets are listed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Hon ]. W. Allen Of Mt. Vernon was
a business visitor in Augusta Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

MIS-. Seth Moulton of Riverside
was visitor Thursday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Miss Rose Colby of Palermo was
n visitor in Augusta Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Mrs. r. NJ Colby of Coopers Mills
was a visitor Thursday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Herbert T. Blood of Boston was a
visitor Thursday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

A picked team of Y. NJ. c. \. boys
under the leadership of Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Frank b. Condor. will go to Auburn
| this Friday evening to meet the boys
Of the Auburn "Y" in bowling and
ping pong matches. Those who go
will have opportunity to meet a for
mer kennebec county secretary
Thomas Leonard. who is now in
| charge of boys work there. The boys
| who will make the trip are: Royal
! Overlook, Richard Merrill, Fred Ellis,
Bernard Lapidus. Henry Gardiner,
and Byron Plummer.
The Miscellaneous team is schud-
! uled TO clash with the Clerks tonight
in the City League bowling contests.
, 1t is the first meeting of the two
teams this season and some hot COM
petition is expected to develop.
| \ dormitory supper was enjoyed
! Thursday by the men living in the Y,
| III. G. A. 1t was a thoroughly enjoy
able meal, giving the boys u chance to
exchange ideas and get better ac-
quainted. The supper was served by
' the ~ matron, Mrs. Herrin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13
c. OF C. )oTT|Ncs
Augusta Chamber Joins Anti
Theft Association Secre-
tary Clarke Back From Bay
State Maine Commerce
Heads Meet at Lewiston To-
day

The Augusta Chamber of Commerce
has received a certificate Of member
ship in the National Auto Anti-Theft
Association. This organization is
maintained as system for the protec-
ton OF self-propelling vehicles Of all
kinds. including not only automobiles
but motor boats and air craft as WE'LL
Ii r. cooperative affair, standing
ready 10 aid the authorities Of any
community in the nation in the appre-
hension and conviction Of auto thieves.
II will also be prime mover in Sc
curing needed legislation for more
stringent laws safeguarding the motor
st from theft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

State Fuel Administrator Andrew T.
Lane aud Secretary Clarke will motor
to Lewiston today to attend a meeting
Of the Maine Secretaries Of Chambers
of Commerce. The meeting Will be
held this afternoon following dinner at
the Dewitt hotel. Mr.. Lane will speak
on Cooperation in the Fuel Crisis and
Mr.. Clarke viii take for his subject
Cooperative Marketing. sec, f. H. Nc
Donald Of Portland Will speak Oh Win
ter Sports and Sec. Wilfred Heanosscy
Of Bangor Will talk on the 1tnerant
Vendor Problem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-13

Secretary Geo. c. Clarke returned
Thursday from New Haven, Conn,
where lie was an Official delegate OF
the Augusta kiwanis Club While in
The Eay State, Secretary Clarke visit
"a the chambers OF commerce at
Springfield. Northampton and Boston,
and stopped over at Portland en- route
to Augusta.