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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY

A Special meeting Of the Augusta
City Council will be held at 7.30
Tuesday evening at City hall to con-
slider two matters, the first being to
consider the report Of the commit
tee making investigation of the North
Belfast road. This matter was pre-
scented to the City Council at the reg
ular May meeting by Robert e.
Beane. president Of the Merchants
Bureau, and was referred to the
committee on highways and sewers.
who with Mayor Fogg and Street
Commissioner ]. G. Longfellow were
to make the investigation.
The other matter to come before
the meeting will be the proposition
Of a sewer at Newlands to take care
OF the 10 houses erected in that
section,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
Mrs. Abby A. CARL, Buxton

Died in Buxton, May 20th, Mrs.
Abby A. CARL, wife of the late Will
liam +. CARL of Buxton. in her DIST
year. Mrs. CARL was the daughter
of benjamin and Mercy (Towle)
Larrabec of Kmnobunk, Me, and
a descendant of William Latrabee,
one of the first settlers of Kenne-
bunk, and his son, Sergeant Stephen
Larraboe, commander of the fort
there, and noted Indian fighter in
the French and Indian Wars. She
is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ce-
Gil Deane of Buxton and a son, Eu-
gene c. CARL of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

steal programme at Gardiner on
Monday noon, Hallowen during the
afternoon and in the square at Au-
gusta at T. NJ. Monday evening
Ensign Lawrence is in charge of the
Lewiston Corps having been recent
ly transferred there from New
Hampshire. The Ensign with Mrs
Lawrence and five children comprise
q brass band of no mean ability
while the family render q vocal and
instrumental program that is very
pleasing and those who turn out TO
hear them on Monday will not be
disappointed. The Advisory Board
believe that Augusta, Gardiner and
Hallowcll will respond generously to
the Home Service Appeal to raise the
$4,000 and this will place the local
corps in a position where no further
solicitation will be necessary until
the spring of 1928 when the Home
Service starts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
Recruiting Campaign
In County for Citizens
Military Training Canlp

Samuel Titcomb has recently re-
ceived his appointment as chairman for
Kenncbec county for the recruiting
campaign for the citizens military
training camp, which is to be held at
Camp Dcvcns this summer. He is
anxious fer goodly number of Au-
gusta men to enroll for the work,
which consists in 80 days intensive
military training without cost to the
individual, including just such health
full exercises as are needed by the av-
erage man to keep him physically fit.
The government also furnishes free
uniform and equipments and makes
craftsmanship a feature of the work.
1t is fascinating work and is given in
the form Of vacation trip. Blanks
for local use may be secured at the
Augusta Chamber of Commerce or at
the office of Samuel Titcomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
Maine Dental
Society to Meet
Here June 21-23

The Maine Dental Society will hold
its 57th annual convention in Augusta
on June 81, % and %. They are evil
IDENTIFY going to do the thing in grand
style as an illustrated programs show
ing views of the State House. old Fort
Western, the golf links at the Angus
ia Country Club and similar scenes
will be used. It is apparent that these
visitors have heard of the splendid
golf course that is the pride of Angus
ia people and that they expect to COM
bine business and pleasure while in
the city. The convention bureau OF
the Augusta Chamber of Commerce is
cooperating with the committee on ar
rangements. DR.. George A. Phillips
of Bangor is arranging the program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
ALBION

Allen knight and Floyd Abbott
from University of Maine passed the
week end at home.
Mrs Eugene Mclaughlin and Mrs
Charles Coffin visited in Augusta a
few days last week.
Andrew Bessey returned last week
from Matinicus where he had beer
visiting friends for a few weeks.
Ruth Gould, Marguerite Drake and
Mildred Sennctt were home from Au-
gusta Sunday.
Louise Stratton, who has been en-
ployed in Augusta, is at home for the
summer.
Gladys Quimby and Ella Fuller OF
Waterville were visitors in town last
Sunday.
f. A. Frye recently purchased new
car.
Fanny Crawford is visiting in Mad
ison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Doyon visited
relatives in Waterville Sunday.
Carl Drake and family visited rela.
tives in Oakland last Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

The Sallies 1922 Home Service Ap-
peal starts today in Augusta, Hal
lowell and Gardiner to raise $4,000
to carry on the work for the balance
OF 1922 and to meet necessary pay
ments on the new building and
equipment. During the past year
commandment T. A. Magee has OBJ
tanned from those interested in the
Salvation Army many contributions
and these funds have made the new
building possible.
Now $4,000 is needed to complete
necessary payments and carry on the
relief and general work for 1922. To
this fund Col. w. A. Mcintyre, Pro-
vincial officer for New England, has
pledged an additional $1,000. and
Major Thomas T.. Hughes, Division
al officer of Northern New England.
has pledged $500. Thus $4,000 will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
Funeral Of William n. Ellis

Funeral services for William H.
Ellis were held at the late home. sc
Grove street. at 100 Sunday after
noon, Rev. H. l.. Skillin of Gardiner
officiating. There was a large gath
ering of relatives and friends, includ-
ing a delegation of Cony High stu
dents. The floral tributes were profuse
and beautiful. Intermen1 was in the
family lot at Mt. Hope cemetery.
The bearers were Lewis Ramsdell,
Marvin Gilman, Washington Nor
wood and Bert Newell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

be available for the local corps and
building, which will be sufficient to
take care of all needs for No.. This
appeal was to start last Money but
the Local Advisory Board decided to
wait until the Y. M. c. A. drive had
been completed.
The Advisory Board for Augusta
and vicinity is: Guy Z. Gannett,
chairman; Percy V. Hill, vice-chair-
man: Charles S. Hichborn, treas;
Willis +. Swift, Lewis a. Burleigh,
Mrs. Charles S. Hichborn, Mrs. Nor
man l.. Bassctt.
Campaign Director f. A. Hanson
and Lieut. M. f. Francis have been in
town for the past week with several
other officers and the outside towns
nearby have been solicited Ensign
Lawrence and his musical family will
visit Commandant r. A. Magcc on
Monday and will start off the cam
paign with a band concert and mu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
AGAIN ATTACK
(Continued from Pace One)

ting the copy, was to Harry Morse,
son Of the ship builder.
The contract which Mr.. Caraway
laid before the Senate began with a
statement concerning 1.-The employ
mcnt of Hon. II. M. Daugherty and
myself" and was signed, the Senator
said by Mr.. Fielder and accepted" by
Mr.. Morse on the day 1t was made,
August 4, 1911. A postscript to the
conrract-letter was to the effect that
it could be terminated by Mr.. Morse
upon 10 days notice at any time
after January l, l0l2.
The contract specified that Mr..
Daugherty was to receive a retain
er of $4,000 and actual expenses In
CURED by him in looking after your
matters. Expenses not to exceed
81 600"
Mr.. Fielder, according to the con-
tract was to pay his own expenses.
You are to direct counsel hereto
fore employed" the copy submitted
by Mr.. Caraway continued, Ito with
draw your appeal in the habeas cor
nus proceedings heretofore instituted.
We are to receive, in the event we Sc
cure an unconditional pardon or
communication for you. the sum OF
sol. 900 which is to be in full COM
pensation for services rendered IN
connection with your application
for pardon. We are to receive 70
per cent of whatever sums we re-
cover by compromise or litigation IN
the matter of the Metropolitan
Steamship company"
1t was stated also in the contract
! that the attorneys were to have "ab-
solute control" of all matters con-
nected with the case. Mr.. Morse
was reserved only the right to ap-
proye of additional counsel should II
have been necessary to employ
| others.
| After the discussion concerning the
letter and contract, Mr.. Caraway In
formed the Senate that he was IN
| possession of some other documents
which "Mr. Daugherty won't love-
and promised to make them pubic
unless the attorney general vigorous
~ presses the war fraud investl-
cations and prosecutions by going in
| to court himself. The Arkansas sem
ator declared that if Mr.. Daugherty
was not joking when he made the
threat" about going into court per-
scnally. he had the opportunity now
10 make good. He added that he
would give the attorney general a
little time ITO make good and ad-
vised the Senate that 1t had not
heard the end of the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

picture OF Mrs. Harriet Will
Hans Pcttingill, formerly of Angus
u ana now of Massachusetts, was
contained in the pictorial section of
.un Boston Sunday Post, May 21.
me inscription beside the picture
e. I'aa as follows: Now living in
b'N state, Mrs. Harriet Williams
I''fingill was considered before her
marriage the prettiest of the Augusta
lones. pcttin~il,s Corner in Angus
~ Is named after her fcther-in law,
N''ohel Pcttingll. She was n pas
niger on the first train run from
"'uand to Nanceboro. Me, about
% years ago"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
Solomon M. GiIIex

Solomon NJ. Gillcy Of this city died
at 11.45 Saturday night at the home of
his daughter. Mrs. Clifford V. Amo-
zeen, % Bridge street. Mr.. Gilley was
70 years and 10 months old He is
survived by two daughters. Mrs. Os-
mond Huntley of Springfield Mass,
and Mrs. Clifford V. Amozeen of this
city. and three sons Herman. Arthur
A. and Pearl NJ. all of this city. Tu-
neral services will he held Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock at 253 Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
MANCHESTER

Mrs. Erwin w. Lord recently en-
tertained the Belmont Club at her
home. The afternoon was passed
socially. and a pleasant time en-
joyed by all who were able to attend.
Several members were unable to be
present. Mrs. Lord, assisted by Mrs.
William E. Lord, served enjoyable re-
freshments Of ham sandwiches, as
sorted cake, coffee and tea. The
next meeting will be entertained by
Mrs. J. w. Hanson Of Mt. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
SOCIAL CLUB MEETINGS

The Murray Alliance will meet this
Monday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs.
c. w. Horton and Mrs. G. A. Royal
at Mrs. Horizons home, "A Columbia
street.
The Woman's club Of the Penney
Memorial United BAPTIST church will
meet this Monday afternoon at 2:30
with Mrs. Thomas Brooks, AZ Sewall
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
Fire on Washington Street

The fire department was called out
at 11:15 Sunday forenoon by call
from box 90, for a fire on the roof of
the house owned and occupied by
Ephrem Dostie of 80 Washington
street. The fire was, thought to have
originated from sparks from the CHM
ney which caught on the shingles of
the roof. The flames were soon ex-
tinguished with the aid of the large
chemical tank, with little damage to
the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

Mrs. Nellie Tibbetts of 81 Eastern
avenue, who recently observed her
S5th birthday. was rendered a surprise
party last Thursday evening at her
home by the members of the Helping
Hand Sewing club. 1t was a delight
full oc aston and Mrs. Tibbetts was
the recipient of many beautiful pre-
sents. Mrs. Tibbetts is the oldest
member of the Sewing club and is one
of the most active workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS
T0day's Theatre Attractions

Opera House-"Flashes of Action"
original war pictures presented by the
American Legion of Augusta.
Colonial-"The Breaking FONT"
With fine cast including Ethel Ter
~, BESSIE Barriscale, Walter Nc
Grail Joseph Bowling and Pat
UMalley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
Postponed School
Meeting This Evening

Special Committee Appointed At
Mass Meeting to Investigate Mat
ter Of Fire Escapes at Cony, High,
Will Report Tonight
The school meeting which. was
postponed on May Sth. for The pur-
pose of hearing the report of the spec
ial committee which was appointed to
look into the matter of fire escapes at
Cony High school, will be held this
evening at 1880 at City hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

The AUGMENTATION Association
WI. meet Friday afternoon Mt 8 to
E.h oyer plans for the pageant which
Is 70 y" presented on July 4th. 1t was
l2NNed to hold this meeting Thurs
uaF, but Mr.. Clarke. who is to pre-
sent The synopsis. plans to attend the
annual meeting of the state Chamber
g Commerce in Portland on that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

Augusta people are urged to turn
out tomorrow to hear Alvin NJ. Ows-
icy, national director of the American
ISM commission of the American Le-
HiOn. lie Will speak at 100 p. NJ. from
INC steps of the Opera House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

Miss Ethel NJ. Brainerd. formerly
oI THIS city. now of Cambridge,
,!a's, has been passing a few days
N tha city at the Brainerd home on
.ourt street place. Her many
trends were delighted to see her.
rhe returned TO her duties Sunday.
MISS Braincrd is located in the Of
nee Of the assistant dean of the Col
HGe Of business Administration at
harvard college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

The American Legion Auxiliary
viii meet at $50 this Monday even
ln@ Arrangements will be made
Tor Memorial day, and a full attend
ance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

Mr. and Mrs. L. c. CARL. 16 East
chestnut street, were called to Buxton
saturday by the passing away of Mr..
Carlls mother, over 90 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

and stars and long runs and, last but
far from least, the absence of any or
ganized. regular and dependable pub
lic.-(Stark Young, in The North
American Review.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

Hen, Ernest l.. Mclean and FAM
ily of state street were Sunday
guests at Paris Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
Funeral of Nicholas &. RosianoII

Funeral services for the late Mich
olas f. Rosignoll of Weeks Mills
were held at o'clock Sunday after
noon at the family lot at the Deer
Hill cemetery in that town, Rev. MIR.
Thompson Of Windsor officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

CLYDE Chapman, Judge of the Bel
fast municipal court, was in the city
lflday, calling on business friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

o. TRY The Tailor has removed from
90 North Block, 201 Water street.
-! TO receive his GU. TONERS there.
,nay15-17-1o-22-24-26s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

These two meetings came in the
same month. due to delays by some
of the members in sending their
orders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22

George H. Bryant of Oakland was
visitor Saturday in this city. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-22
LOCAL NOTICE

:. Dance Sidney Grange Hall We'd
"esuay, May oath. Smiths Apiece
orchestra. may22d1t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-17
OZLlN HIGHWAY BILL.
ABOLISHING OFFICE
OF HEAD, UP IN HOUSE
Prouides for appointment
and Remopal BY Governor
of Fiue Members.

y bill providing for IL State High
way Commission of five members,
who shall be appo intcd by the Gov
crnor. subject to confirmation by the
senate, and who shall be removable
from office during their respective
terms by the Governor. ut his pleas
ure. will be introduced in the House
today By Delegate Thomas w. ozlin.
of Lunenburg.
The initial appointments shall be
made to take effect July I. 1922, one
for term of ono year; two for a
term of two years each. and two for
term of four years. Subsequent
appointments shall be for term of
four years. Vacancies shall be filled
by the Governor for the unexpired
terms. subject to confirmation by the
Senate.
The Ozlin hill abolishes tho prea-
ent state Highway Commission and
Commissioned.
The measure provides that mem-
bers OF the commission shall be
chosen SO as to give representation
as nearly as possible to. each of the
fve grand divisions OF tho! State. One
OF the commission to be named by
the Governor shall be known as the
Slate Hishway Commissioner who
shall DO q practical business man. He
shall devote all OF his timo and att
ltention$ to the duties and receive
compensation OF not more than 81 o.
sooo per; apnuT nsyabie semiinonthly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-17
SEAMAN AND BRIDE
|, 4 AMONG VICTIMS OF
EXPLOSION ON SHIP
Eleven Lose Liucs In Wreck
OF German Steamer
Vestd.
IEy Associated Press.l

LONDON, Jan. 16.-Eleven MEM
hers Of the crew of the German
steamer Vesta. bound from Hamburg
10 Lisbon, as we'll as the wife OF the
chief engineer were killed by an ex-
plosion on the ship late Sunday fol-
lowing n fire. Ten survivors OF the
crew were landed at Lowcstoft by n
trawler late this afternoon.
Details OF tho disaster as related
by the captain OF the Vesta are to
the effect that during heavy weather
Sunday night the deck cargo OF the
vessel, consisting largely, OF napthn.
shifted. An explosion occurred, AMI
n few minutes later the whole vessel
was In flames. with the exception Of
the space near the bridge. where the
crew huddled for safety.
A boat was lowered. but 1t was
engulfed in the heavy seas. md It's
three occupants were drowned.
The mate. clasping his newly mar
rled wife In his arms, jumped over
board. Both perished. Others OF the
ships company also plunged into the
sea from tho now flercely burning
vessel, only to sink beneath the
waves, Finally only. the captain ana
nine mon were left eon board. They
wore rescued after great difficulty by
n trawler, nfter six hours work, md
when they; had almost abandoned
hope, Th ose rascued had been
seorehed by the flame and partially
slated < by the MAJ tha tunes d
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-17
ACTS TO UNTANGLE
BRAND AGREEMENT
Poincare Assumes Control of
Foreign Affairs in New
Cabinet.
CoNFERS WITH CURZoN
Will Have Pact Ready as
Amended to Present Dep
utics Thursday.
coNFERS WITH CURzoN
lny Associated Press.l

PARIS. Jan. lG.-Premicr Po:n-
cares first official act upon assum-
Ing control OF the Ministry of For
cign Affairs today was in the direc-
ton of STRENGTHENING out points In
the Anglo French pact as agreed TO
by NJ. BRAND and Lloyd George TO
which he objects. He had a con-
versation lasting two hours with
Lord Curzon. the British Secretary
for Foreign Affairs. and Lord Hard
ingc, British ambassador, with the
purpose OF having the pact ready as
amended 10 present to the Chamber
Of Deputies when he reads the gov
ernments declaration of Thursday.
NO omcinI Note Issued.
No official communication has been
issued concerning the meeting. bu,
it is understood that NJ. Poincarc re-
quested Lord Curzon that the pact be
amended TO make the military pro-
lection clause mutual, namely. that
France should come to the assist
ancn of Great Britai.. should
the latter be attacked. and also that
the general staffs of the two coun-
tries should meet at the earliest
possible moment after the pact Is
(Continued on Page g. Coll AZ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-17
RICHMOND'S WORKERS
REACH THEIR POSTSON
TIME, DESPITE STRIKE,
Hordes of Jitneys Handle Large Crowds Without Delay
and Announcement Made That 78 More Will Be
Added to Quicken Service.

Although Richmond was virtually
without street car service yesterday.
due to the strike OF the operators.
citizens experienced but little diffi-
Guilty In going to and from business,
huge number Of jitneys having
been put into operation. This great
number OF conveyanccs will be aug
mcnted by seyenty-eight more lit
neys today. 1t was announced last
night. Plans also were made TO
have every section of the city ira
versed by the jitneys. and even the
most remote suburbs will be given
adequate service today. II was said.
Arrangements also were made 10
convey the children of the city TO
and from school. and. upon the re-
quest OF the mothers. made through
the Parent-Teacher Association and
other associate organizations, every
effort Is being made to procure cx-
pcrienccd and reliable drivers to
carry the children.
Committees were named yesterday
by the street car men to take charge
Of the jitney service about the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-17
OHIO WILL FIGHT FOR
REPEAL OF DRY LAW
Sale OF 2.78 Per Cent Beer VIII lie
Carried to Voters Under Terms
or Referendum Inv.
lHy Associated Pre- SO. !


CLEVELAND, OHIO, Jan. ia
night to repeal the Yolstead act and
permit the sale OF 275 per cent beer
and light wines will be carried to
tho voters Of Ohio this fall under the
terms OF the referendum law, accord
ing to Captain William II. Stayton.
managing vice-president of the Ma
tonal Association Against .the Pro-
hibition Amendment. Petitions will
be circulated and vigorous campaign
waged to determine whether public
opinion has changed since the act be-
came effective.
Cleveland has been chosen as State
headquarters for carrying on the bat
tie. I'VE are daring the drys to fight
us on open ground" Captain Stayton
said. 1--WE feel that public opinion
has undergone change and we have
come to the home of the Anti-Sa.oon
League and into State that was dry
before the national amendment to
determine whether we are right or
wrong
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-17

These bodies will see that men are
stationed on street corners to direct
tho movements of the jitneys. Per-
sons VIII be directed to cars by them
and taken TO their destinations about
the city.
Majority on Schedule,
a canvass of the city's largest in
dustries and business houses yester-
day revealed that 80 per cent OF the
employees of these concerns were "on
time Regular jitneys. aided by
those furnished by the street car
men. together with the motor trucks
given by the establishments them
selves, were out At daybreak 10
transport the masses OF people to
work.
Service during the carly hours,
however. due to the lack of'system
incurred by the sudden strike OF the
street car operators. was poor in
some sections of the city, and per-
sons living in Barton Heights and
Highland Park. as well as some sec
lions OF South Richmond, were forced
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