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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
|Strikers Explain
iWhy Erie Road
lCuts Train Service

New York, July 9-What union
men said was probably the first let
ter ever addressed to pubic IN
convenienced by a strike was written
TODAY. ito the commuters of the Erie
railroad" by the New York district
strike committee. This was an open
letter" written following the an
nouncement of the withdrawal of
score of trains in the New Jersey
New York district by the Erie to eX-
plain the position of the strikers.
The letter claims the strike was
the last resource, as the railroad Ia
| Dor boards order reduced the shop
mems earnings "to less than S1.7OO
a year" 1t charges the board vio-
| lated the clause of the transporta-
| ton act requiring it's wage decisions
| 'to be based on the cost Of living
The same act took note Of the fright
to strike" the letter declares.
Regret is expressed that the
strike is causing trouble" to the
| Erie Commuters. and that "it will
cause an increasing amount of trou-
| bic" But neither you nor any 9th
er honorable men could, or would,
have acted otherwise" the letter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
B. P. w. Suggest
Training Women
For Business World

! Chattanooga, Tenn, July AIM
provement of facilities for training
women for business and professional
occupations will be the principal sub
| Jcct considered at the fourth animal
convention of Business and Profes.
slonal WOmen's Clubs, which Will
convene here Tuesday The conyen.
ton will deal especially with means
Oh aiding the actual or prospectiyo
business woman in training for tho
position for which She is best suited
Delegations from womcn's clubs in
all parts of the country will attend
the convention. those from the ex
trome northwest journcyng here on
special trains. Many parties from
the midwest. east and from virtually
every city in the south will make the
trip by automobile.
The visitors will be welcomed 70
Chattanooga by Miss Olah sweeney.
president of the Chattanooca Rusi.
ness Nomen's Club, hostess to the
national convention, and the RESPONSE
VIII be made by Miss Forba NcDani-
ell, indianapolis, president Of the IN
diana Federation. Mrs. Lena Lake
Forrest. Detroit, national president.
will follow with her annual address.
The convention will then get down 10
its business sessions and when not
engaged in the work of the general
body delegates will be busy with de-
partmental and committee meetings.
The election Of officers will be held
on Friday.
The annual luncheon at noon We'd
nesday, the banquet Thursday eve
ming and motor trips to points of his
torical interest because Of their CON
nections with the Civil. Spanish Am
erican apd World wars are among
the many social entertainments on
the program. Every effort is being
made by the hostess club to show the
visitors true southern hospitality.
and in this connection the mems
civic clubs of the city will lend a
hand by rendering a barbecue at
Burnt Cabin Springs on Signal
Mountain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
NATIONAL HOME

officer Of the day. Captain Hugh
Doyle.
The Married Men have challenged
the Single Men to game of baseball
to be played after supper Monday and
it is understood that they have accept
ed the same.
Burroughs have been granted to / at
rick Conley to Boston and jeremiah
Daily to Watervillc.
James Lyncl of Taunton. late Co.
G, 7th \. II. INF. has reported for adj
mission to thu ltome.
The returns from passes saturday
were Luther d. Lawton from Pitts
ton, Michael Su.liven from Providence,
and George Major from Haverhill.
HUGH {. Christies. late Co. Fl, 1st
r. !. Inf: Micrael Sweeney, late Co.
C, Sth Mass. Inf, and Henry DevGno.
late Co. D. 4c.h L. S. Inf, have been
granted discharges from the home.
The moving . cture program for his
week will BE-: Tuesday, Dream
Street." big special with Miss Carol
Dempster, also a Sport Pictorial and
Fox comedy; and on Friday. Miss
Gloria Swans N, Elliott Dexter and
Wallace Reid in Don't Tell Every
thing" with a Pathe News and COM
edy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
H|NCKLEY

Earle c. Macomber. principal of
the grammar school at Attleboro.
Mass. with Mrs. Macomber and
their daughter are guests of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. +. l.. Ma
comber at Bancroft Foote.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Decker and
son Kenneth with Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Decker passed a very happy
day on a trip to Belfast and from
there following the coast down to
Rockland and home by Bath
Mrs. Bernice Steward of Jackman
is guest of her aunt. Mrs. Otis
Miller.
committee meeting was held at
the home of Mrs. Lulu Wheeler
Thursday to make plans for the
sociable to be held On the church
lawn next Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Earle Written of
Washington.f ID. c.. and their little
boy. are guests of their uncle, f.. L..
Macomber and Mrs. Macomber at
Bancroft Foote. Mrs. Z. c.. white
more of Waterville is also a guest
of the Macombers
Merle f. Bessey. one of tire Show
hesan section men, was in town
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Palmer and
z. r. Holway were callers at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Rich
ardson Friday morning.
A. +. Wardwell and son have sold
their store, Fred p. Heald of Fair
field Center buying the goods and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
MANCHESTER

Master James Foley celebrated his
sixth birthday, last Monday, at the
home of j. T. Collins. His oldest
guest was "a and the youngest three
years old. He served his guests with
birthday cake and ice cream.
Miss Grace Haskell of Everett
has arrived for the summer, after
having attende dthe n. E. A., which
has been held in Boston for the past
10 days.
DIR. George Smith of Boston, Mass.
and Mrs. S. A. Smith were recent
callers at the Collins home.
A. L. Benson and family attended
the celebration in Augusta on the
4th of July. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sanborn also witnessed the pageant
Mrs. Waldo Sampson entertained
the Community club most delightful
ly at her summer home on Thursday
1t was a BEST Ever" meeting. Each
member contributed her best idea on
SOIlle SuDJeNt vi HI ptSI iNSIpN'
anecdote or short story. Several
guests also contributed their bit
Mrs. Marston of Montclair gave her
BEST Maine Trip" the trip to Pema-
quid being her best and she gave
some interesting historical facts in
connection with it. Delicious re.
freshments were served and the
meeting was adjourned. the next date
and place being left open. Mrs. Jones
and Mrs. Osborne who had been I'M
able to be present for some time
were in attendance.
Mrs. Martha Osborne observed her
18th birthday on Sunday, July :.
Her older friends called in the after
noon and the young people in the
evening.
Merton Foster and wife entertain
cd a large house party over the 4th
and the evening was passed in en-
Toying all the stunts and events OF
the season.
Mrs. Charles Sanborn attended the
reception given by the National
Women's Relief Corps of Augusta in
honor of George f. Gay Of the Seth
Williams Post and other department
officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
Attend Baseball Tourney

Among the Augusta people who
went to Lewiston Saturday to wit
ness the games in the baseball
tourney were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
f. Southland. Hon. Frank G. Earring
ton. Hon. Blaine S. N'iles, Arthur
Duffy, Dick Wilkinson, John Nc
DonouGf, George Beckett and Roland
ScribnGr. A number were not pres
ent at the morning game, but upon
learning that the Augusta Million
aires lac won over the Twin Town
nine. r.ade the trip for the afternoon
games. Lewiston Taxis VS.. Portland
Sandlc:tcrs and Augusta against the
winner Of those two teams.
The following from the kennebec
Journal staff were present as the
guests of Manager Anderson of the
Lewiston Star TaXis: Daniel Ber-
ran. Donald @. Burleigh, Clyde Met
calf. Five I'd G. Kellar and Hiram
WEYMOUTH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
DIVES TO SAVE
SINKING GIRL

Portland, Me-, July 8.-Had it not
been for the quick action of Patrick
]. Joyce of II Kellogg street at the
East End bathing beach Saturday
morning 14-year-old Margaret Fla
herty of ITO Sheridan street would
have been drowned. as he came to her
aid as she was sinking for the second
time. The near drowning occurred
about IL o'clock with the tide well
in and the distance to the raft a long
one for a weak swimmer.
Three girls, one of whom was Mar
garet Flaherty, swan toward the raft.
A few feet away from the float the
F1aherty girls strength gave out and
she sank, filling her lungs with water
as she gasped for air.
Mr.. Joyce dove as she sank a
second time. Rather than take the
girl the long distance to the shore
he swan with her to the raft where
she was relieved of some of the water
in her lungs and revived.
Mr.. Joyce is at the beach frequent
ly and is known to be a powerful
swimmer. His quick action was I'M
doubtedly the means of saving Miss
F1aherty's life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
Island Park Inn Guests

With the promise of better weather,
guests are arriving at Island Park
Inn, to enjoy the hospitality of J. H.
Noyer. Massachusetts people, espec-
tally. find Island Park a very delight
full place and are high in their praises
of the location.
Francis A. Ryan. principal of the
Knapp school in Somerville. Mass, is
at Island Park Inn for an outing. He
is accompanied by Mrs. Ryan and a
party.
Another Massachusetts, party in
Cludes Mr.. and Mrs. Louis NJ. Boas.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. CroWther and
Miss Marguerite Boas OF Fall River,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Foley of Ban
SOr, also Joseph Frank and friends of
New York City. We're recent guests
at the Inn.
Mrs. Evelyn Mason. a teacher in
the Lynn, Mass, public schools, has
been few days at Island Park mn,
and will leave Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
Y. N. C. A. NOTES

The ~" swimming pool. which has
been receiving thorough orerhauling,
is nearly CO. pete and will likely be
open for members to use the latter
part of this week. AS tits now 1t ire
sents a very clean and attractive ap
pearance with the pure white walls.
red food and sparkling water. This
week the lighting arrangements will be
overhauled and several minor featu IS
repaired. Notice will be given in the
Journal as to the exact date when 1t
will be thrown open to members.
The bowling alleys are receiving at
tention this week and when complete
will be better than ever. The walls are
being painted and special attention is
being given to the lighting so that Il
shadows on the alleys will be done
away with. The alleys are in excellent
condition and will simply have the sur
face refnished. Harry Jones, promot-
er Of the City League. says that this
year the league will be stronger than
ever and that sll Of the oil men who
| bowled last winter will be on the job
again in the iall. Other leagues will
be organized among the members and
| it is likely tn u the young women will
have their OWE organized league this
fall.
The new concrete floor in the mems
| shower bath rooms is surely great
addition to the room and the members
are delighted with the whole appear
ance of the rooms in general. When 4
i few more little changes acr made in
arrangements OF lockers the three
| rooms in this department. which con-
sist of two locker rooms end shower
room. will be as clean and "ttractive
as any building can boast. This new
arrangement Of lockers will make 1t
| possible to have the large French WIN
dows between the locker room and
the pool open. thus giving a free cir
culation of air.
Members should be on the lookout
| for the reope1ing Of the activities at
the "Y" as there are a number OF
things being planned which all { ould
be in on. This week on Thursday a
party Of boys VII leave at "Y' So
along with Mr.. Condor for : VS. visit
at the Y. NJ. =. A. camp at Cobbossee.
Any boy member can go on this hike
by signing up in advance at the Of
flee. The boys will have dinner at the
| big boys CO., so that Mr.. Condor will
many are going. The party will hike
all the way and will return to the
! building late =, the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Sprague Taylor OF Fairfield Center
the. building. The transfer was made
Friday and the new corners will at
once take possession. Miss Mar.
saret Wayne has been engaged 10
assist in the store for a time Mr.
Head has recently sold his farm
at Fairfield Center to William Wood
of Watervillc. While expressions 81
regret are heard from the friends
of the Wardwells. who have given
efficient service in the past. much
pleasure is expressed that the people
who are coming into the Hinckley
life are friends who viii gladly he
welcomed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wardwcll are 10
move TO the Conforth rent. So will
remain in the community for an IT.
definite time.
Irwin Cornish OF Lewiston. who
came 10 take the place OF Frank
Bishop who had charge of the CRUSH
er on the State road. met with an
accident Friday. He was working un-
derneath the crushcr and while put
ting on the belt q rock few from
the elevator striking him on the
arm. The rock came with such force
striking him on the forearm that the
shoulder was injured. lie was at
once taken 10 n doctor.
At the regular grange meeting
next Tuesday evening. the following
program has been arranged Vocal
solo, FlorlCe Hall: humorous
stories and conundrums by several
patrons; vocal selections, Alice
Kicker. Mildred Elliott and Ruth
Horne; remarks, Manley Chase Ice
cream and cake viii be served fol-
lowing the third and fourth degree
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
SPECIAL REVENUE TAXES
Forms for Making Returns Now
Available at Office Of Collector

Available AZ OU1Co OF SO"eSso'
Hon. Frank ]. Ham. Of this city.
collector of internal revenue for the
Distrist Of Maine, stated Saturday.
that forms for making returns OF spe-
cial taxes, due under the revenue act
of 1921, are now VALUABLE at the Of
fice OF the collector at Augusta and
the branch Offices at Bangor and
Portland.
Following are the miscellaneous &C.
cupational taxes: Brokers, $50; pawn
brokers, 800; ship brokers, $50; Gus
tomhouse brokers. $50: proprietors OF
theatres, museums and concert halls
where a charge for admission is made,
having a seating capacity of not more
than $50, shall pay a tax Of $50; hav-
| ing a seating capacity OF more than
$50 and not exceeding 500. 800: hav-
ing a seating capacity exceeding 500
and not exceeding 800, $3.50; having a
seating capacity Of more than 500,
5000. In cities. towns or villages of
5000 inhabitants or less the amount
of tax shall be one half of that above
stated.
Circus proprietors are required to
pay a tax of 500; proprietors of
bowling alleys and billiard rooms are
required to pay $40. for each alley or
table: proprietors Of shooting CALLER
les, $50; proprietors Of riding acad-
emies, 800.
Persons carrying on the business of
operating or renting passengers auto
mobiles for hire are required to pay
SO for each automobile having a
seating capacity of more than two or
not more than seven, and $50 for each
such automobile having a seating ca
pacity of more than seven.
Section 1908 Of the Revenue Act OF
1921 imposes a tax upon the use OF
yachts, pleasure boats and motor
boats with fixed engines. of over five
net tons, length over SO feet. Numer-
GUS inquiries have been received con-
corning this tax.
| These boats are divided into three
classes with respect to length, and a
separate tax is provided for each class
as follows: Over five net tons, length
over 80 feet and nc: over so feet, 81
for each foot: over five net tons
length over so feet and not over 1OC
feet, 81 for each foot: over five ne,
tons, length over 100 feet, 81 for each
foot.
The Commissioner Of Internal Rev
enue has held that a vessel must be
both over five net tons and over 8:
feet in length in order to be subject
to the special tax. No return OF certi.
ficate of exemption will be required
in the case of boats falling below OF
either Of these specifications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
PITTs:IELD

Ernest Smiley has returned 20
Portland after few days visit in
town with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Smiley.
Mrs. Lemeul Smith went 20 Ban
gor Friday where she attended the
meeting of telephone operators Mrs.
smith is chief operator OF the Pitts
field office.
Mrs. Amber McCloud has return
ed to her home in Moncton, y. B.. az
ter visit in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. II. Reed OF Har-
mony were business callers in town
Friday.
Mrs. Nelson c. Smith. who has
been in town for n few days, the
guest OF Mrs. Mary Bracket and
Mrs. f. j. Ney has gone to Newport
where she will be the guest OF her
daughter, Mrs. Arthur W. Lander
and family at their cottage on the
shore of Lake Sebasticook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
In In s aSyeee f Fire
Portland Stable

Portland, July 0-Thirteen horses
We're burned to death in a fire which
started early this morning in the loft
of the liver" stal lie Of the Stephen A.
Kerrigan livery and sales stables
here. The loss is estimated at S1O,-
900. Three OF the animals in rushing
to the streets. with the hair virtual
ly burned from them were shot by
policemen.
The plant Of the Turner Centre
Creamery company was saved from
destruction.
Cause of the fire has not been de-
termined. The loss is estimated at
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

The Misses Bernice and Mary
Berran, who returned Saturday. after
n weeks outing at Old Orchard were
among those in the restaurant where
the 100000 fire started last week. They
were just finishing dinner when
Mary called Bernice's attention to
the blaze in the rear of the place.
Others soon became aware of the
fire and there ensEed a near panic
as all made a rush for the exit. Later
there was a scramble for belongings
in the hotels and cottages. Excite
ment held sway for time but a
Shift in the wind prevented a general
sweep of the cottages and other
buildings on the beach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
Killed BY High Tension Wire

Baltimore. Md.July 9-While try
ing to free his wife and Young nephew
who had become entangled in an cleo
trio light wire late last night. at the
Sherwood Forest country club, near
Annapolis, Harry Bruce Auchterlonie,
golf professional. stepped on a high
tension feed wire and was electro
cuted
He was % years old. member of a
family Of golfers famous in both Eng
land and Scotland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Mrs. II. c. Brainard of Springfield,
Mass. is the guest of her sister Mrs.
Charles L. Davis Of Weston street. be-
ing called here by the serious illness
of their mother. Mrs. o. l.. Hanson.
resulting from Z: bad fall down a fight
of stairs at the home of Mrs Davis
last Wednesday. Mrs. Hanson is a
woman of so years and suffered severe
conclusions and hemorrhase. Her
many friends Will be pleased to learn
that she is g:i.4ing and Will proba bly,
recover her usual health and activity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
'Aroostook Couple
Win Prize Dance

DR.. and Mrs. Wiley Of Houlton were
the winners at the Friday evening
dance at Island Park. They were much
surprised and much pleased to be 30
!! lucky 80 far away from home. There
was a record crowd at the pavilion Fri
day evening and the Saturday evening
crowd went one better in being bigger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

conspicuous among the decora-
TONS of the private Office Of Cover
nor Baxter in the executive depart
ment of Names State House is a
handsome rife. presented by the
children of st. Louis School, Fort
Kent. In the course of a tour which
Gov. Baxter made last fall through
Aroostook county to study conditions
he visited all the schools; he visited
st. Louis school at Fort Kent, and
was presented with this rifle, which
is .401 calibre with nickel steel
barrel and handsomely polished
black walnut stock, and one Of the
finest rifles manufactured AS Gov.
Baxter is not hunter it is p:obab BILE
that the weapon will never be used
to destroy any form of wild life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
Publicity Meeting Tonight

Notices have been sent out by
Robert T.. Beanc. president of the
Augusta Merchants Bureau, calling
attention to the meeting to be held
at 7.30 this evening at the rooms OF
the Augusta Chamber of Commerce
in the interests of the State OF
Maine Publicity Bureau which has
its headquarters at Portland. Hon
Hiram Kicker Of Poland Springs will
speak,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

The broken telephone cable be-
tween the Coast Guard station at
Popham Beach and the light station
on Seguin Island is being repaired.
The Coast Guard harbor cutter Chi
copee arrived from Portland Thurs
day and Coast Guardsmen assisted in
finding the broken ends Of the cable
which were near Pond island. About
IS feet o new cable will have to be
spliced. It Is hoped to have the tele-
phone working again by Saturday
after an interruption Of about three
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10
|ELKS OPEN TODAY
IN ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City, N. j.. July 9-Elks
descended on Atlantic City today in
droves. nearly every train bringing
its quota of delegates to the annual
meeting OF the grand lodge ct the
Benevolent and Protective Order OF
Elks, which opens tomorrow. More
than 10000 already have registered
at headquarters and tonight the
throng on the boardwalk was great
ly augmented by the visitors who
added color to the scene with their
purple and white hats bearing the
name and number of their lodge.
"Hello Bill" was the universal salu-
tation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Misses Edith and Jeanette Nell
son, daughters OF Congressman John
+. Nelson and Mrs. Nelson, went
Saturday afternoon to,Skowhegan for
a short visit with their aunt, Mrs. A.
X Butler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Mrs. II. Augustus Merrill and Mrs.
Martin V. Ellis have been guests the
past week Of Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Partridge. lower State street. Mrs.
Merrill has sold her house, 81 South
Chestnut street. TO Carl Blaisdell
through the f +. Newbert Agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Misses Winifred Clark and Thelma
Males OF the Fish and Game depart
ment at the State House. left Friday
afternoon for Old Orchard where
they passed the week END, returning
Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Plans for Baths big New England
muster Aug. Il are well under way by
the Bath Veteran Firemens Associa-
ton which is raising funds by private
subscription for the event. Two tubs
have already entered. the Albert r.
Havencr. winner OF the Augusta
muster and the Androscoggin. winner
OF the second class tubs. 1t is ex-
pected that at least Is tubs will par
ticipate here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Paris. July 9-(By A. Palmer
lean army war stock left in France
by American Expeditionary Forces.
the sale of which by the government
TO private individuals and COM
panies has just been completed.
fetched 3,222.000.000 francs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Quimby and
sons. Allen, Jr. and Langdon of
Portland visited Friday in the city as
the guests OF Mr.. Quimby's sister
Mrs. c. B. Burleigh. Is Western ave-
nue.. leaving Saturday morning by
automobile for Stockholm, Me-
where they will pass the renal nder Of
the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

Miss Margaret johnson Of this
city. left Sunday for Pennington
where she will attend the teachers
summer school which opens today for
a term OF five,weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-10

w. H. c. Allen, A. f. Buker and
H. H. Witherell of Monmouth were
recent visitors in this city.