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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Waterville Boy
Given Fine Position
with Big ms. Co.

Notices have been issued to their
various agents, by the Home lnsur-
ance Company of New York, an
nouncing the appointment of Frank
W. Alden of this city to the posi-
ton of assistant secretary of the
company with headquarters at New
York City. This is the largest fire
insurance company in the country
and Mr.. Alden's appointment to the
position is a distinct honor and a
compliment to his business ability,
that is beyond question.
Mr. Alden is essentially a Water
Vile boy. He was born and has al
ways made his home here. He was
graduated from Colby college in 1898
he married a Watervlle girl, Miss
Blanche Smith. daughter of the late
A. O. Smith, identified with Water
ville's civic and social life. He serv
cd as a member of the city council in
10000, an alderman in 1904-06, was
secretary of the Colby college alumni
association from 1906-16 and has
served as a trustee of Colby since
1918, which position he still holds. He
is also a member and former presi-
dent of the Waterville Country club, a
member of the various local Ma sonic
bodies and of the Waterville Rotary
club.
Mr.. Alden began his insurance eX-
perience in 1902 as a clerk in the Of
flee of l.. T. Boothby & Son Co, now
LIZ o
pany. In 1909 he left the local agen-
cy business to accept the appointment
as special agent for Maine with the
Home ms. Co. and in 1910 was made
State agent. In 1917 he was also APP
pointed State agent for the Franklin
Fire ms. Co. of Philadelphia, one OF
the oldest and best known American
companies. He has had entire charge
of the various relationships between
the companies and their agents and
adjustment of all losses in the Maine
territory, consisting of agencies scat
tered all the way from kittery to Fort
Kent and from PASSPORT west. Dur
irg the years 1914 to 1917 he served
on the executive committee of the
New England Insurance Exchange,
the organization which governs the
rules and practices for the companies
doing business in New England. Also
for many years he has been chairman
of the rating committees that super
wise the rates for ArOOstool< county
and the southern half of kenncbec
county.
With the advancement of Mr.. Al
den to the official staff at the home
office Of the company will go the re-
sponsibility of supervising the Com
ranys business in all of the New
England states.
Mr.. Alden will probably leave to
assume his new position during the
. latter part of this month. His fam
lily will remain in Watcryillc until
later in the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Mr., AND MRS. SAMUEL NADEAU
OBSERVE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING

The golden wedding anniversary Of
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nadeau was
observed at the home Of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Carrigan Of 137 Water
street on Sunday and was a joyous
family occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
deau are in charge of the City Home
and their duties kept them pretty
busy the greater part of the day. The
dinner was served at ) o'clock to the
family and few intimate friends.
The family numbered over 80 of it,
self and the dinner was most delic-
ious. Roast chicken and all that goes
with it, salads, cakes, pies, coffee,
dinner fit for king was served.
After the dinner, the youngest mem
Der of the family present, Paul, the
two years old son of Charles Nadeau.
walked up to his grandfather and
said shyly in French, here grandpa,
for your golden wedding" passing
Mr.. Nadeau a purse of gold from the
family and friends, as a memorial o
Mr.. and Mrs. Nadeau of the 50th
milestone in their married life. Mr..
Nadeau thanked the little grandson
and through him all his family and
friends who had so graciously re-
membered him and his wife on this
occasion. The sc String" quartet, Of
which son of the family is a men,
Der, gave a number of vocal selec-
/ tons during the evening, which to-
gether with instrumental music fur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Chess and Checker
Team Chosen to
Represent Colby

The men to represent Colby in
chess and checkers were chosen Sat
urday night at the meeting held at
the Delta Epsilon house. The SEIZED =
ule will start next Saturday when
the Elks' team will play the Colby
team in Waterville. The members of
this team are Herbert A. Perkins, 30,
of Waltham. Mass, Josepr c. Smith
"a. Of Skowhegan. and Meyer Chat
etz, '25, of Colchester. Conn. The
checker team will play the North
team consists of the following: f.
Gordan Harvey, 81. of Lowell Mass,
Graydon Trip, "a, of Fairfield, Her.
man Rosenthal. 81. Of Waterville,
Thomas r. Cook. 80, of Waterville,
Eugene V. Smith of Stoughton,
Conn. and Meyer Chaftez Of Col
chester, Conn.
The schedule still has open dates
which will probably be filed by local
teams and one or two college teams.
Games are expected with the Water
vile chess club and Taconnet club
team. DR.. Anton Mardquardt and
Professor Josef Nelson have coached
the teams and given them the benefit
of much practical experience.
Much Of the time at the meeting
was passed in actual contest but DR..
Mardquardt gave a short talk on the
science of the game. He has been
a notable player in past years gain
ing much of his experience in the
German University which he attend
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

nished the entertainment of the eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Nadeau were
married in Oldtown 80 years ago.
Mrs. Nadeau being Miss Julia Boil
due They came to Waterville 81
years ago. during which Mr.. Nadeau
followed his occupation of sawyer
and has also worked in the Hollings-
worth e Whitney mill. For Il years
at various times, Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
deau have had charge of the City
home and have always been found
most efficient, running the place in
an economic and sanitary manner.
1t is 1aid of Mr.. Nadeau that his
greatest hobby in life is to see his
children together, the more the mer-
rier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nadeau had a family
of 1G children in all, nine of whom
are living. They are Mrs. Peter
Welch. Mrs. Fred Carrigan, Mrs. Eu-
gene LaChance. Mrs. Alec Pelletier,
Mrs. Joseph Ferland. William Ma
deau, Edward Nadeau, all of whom
were present with their respective
husbands and wives, Charles Nadeau
of Lewiston, who was unable to be
here and Frank Nadeau, who was
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nadeau have been
always highly respected since their
residence in this city and their many
friends wish them many more years
of a happy life together
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Entcrtains Playmates
on Her Eighth Birthday

Nunc Thayer. tho daughter of Mr..
md Mrs l.. l.. Thayer of Mud street,
entertained party ~ young friends
SATURDAY afternoon in honor of her
eighth birthday anniversary. After the
lttir folks had played games re
frsshmeuts Of sandwiches, cake and zee
cream were served. Noticeable among
tho refreshments was fine birthday
cake beautifully decorated and with
I.nk and white candles. eight in num-
her Pretty faVors were at each plate.
Tho guests we're Barbara and Eleanor
bridges. Eva Flood. Elizabeth iegarty.
Grace Quarrington. Ellen Dignam.
Irarcrs Perkins. Phyllis Hunter. Dor
othv Goodwin. Mary Thaycr and the
hostess. Anne. who received many
g,f's Ia observance of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
klDDIES HEAR STORIES
IN PUBLIC LIBRARY

About 10 interested children gath
cred At tho Public library Saturday
afternoon 10 listen to a story told by
Mrs J.. W. Hall for their entertain
mcnt beginning with few witty
remarks about stories in general.
Mrs Hall asked the children what
kind ~ stories they liked best. 1t
was hard 10 tell from the appraised
hands whether they preferred true
story or "A fairy story. the vote for
both was so close. Decision was
made however. in favor of the latter
md Mrs. Hall held the attention or
the Youngsters while she told of the
king. who could not trust the winds
or the birds to do his errands. III
amy ono wishes to know who did do
the errands anyone of those children
can give the information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
FIRST TEAM

Time-Two and two S-minute pc
Scorekeper. Begin. Substituting 1st
team, Reynolds for Mcdonald, Nc
Kinnon for Bell. Lowe for Moreau,
King for Wiley. Second team. Dulac
for Fleury. Woodman for II. Pollard,
II Pollard for Waldron.
The boys game started rather slow
both sides apparently holding back
waiting for the other to start some
thing The boys from Oakland We're
tall and center, Stinchfield. was es-
pecially rangy thus giving them the
jump on nearly all plays from the
center The referees whistle was
heard frequently as many held balls
were called The half ended with
Oakland leading "a. The second half
started fast and furious. Both sides
We're determined and Lawrence here
started a series of passes which soon
tied the score. The crowd was yell
ing so that the referees whistle was
scarcely heard at all. A man would
get the ball and he was Immediate
ly covered. The guarding was good
although both sides We're inclined to
rought it at times. With the games
the Lawrence put on more steam
and gradually forged ahead and We're
never headed. Lawrence boys. play
cd the second half like a veteran
team covering wonderfully we'll and
breaking away as soon as they were
in possession of the ball. 1t would
be hard to pick the star of the game
as all the local lads played the game
every minute although Capt. Brac
was high scorer. Stinchfeld easily
cXcelled for Oakland. Summary:
LAWRENCE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
PREPARING FOR SHIFT
IN LOCAL POST OFFICE

Post Office Inspector Gallagher will
be at the local postoffice today to go
over the affairs of the business and
prepare them for turning over TO the
new postmaster, Edgar J. Brown,
who will take possession tonight aft
CT the close of the sday's woNk but
will formally assume his duties on
Tuesday morning. Mr.. Brown for
the past 10 years has been keeper of
records and seal of the knights of
Pythias and had been a business man
on the street for a number of years
previous to that. His choice as post
master is pleasing to large number
of the citizens of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Trolley Car and
Pung in Crash

J slight accident occurred Saturday
afternoon between voc bridges in
Winslow when a trolley car of the An
droscoggin & Kennebec road came m
70 collision with a double horse team
driven by Howard Z. Bragg of Vas
salhoro. The car and the team were
both going towards North Nassalboro
and the team passed the car and cut
across the track in frout OF 1t. The car
struck the pung In the packt crushing
the pung and crumpling up the fender
N the car. No one was hurt in the
encounter with the exception of w. r.
Quincy who was ON the team and hurt
One of his thumbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
FAIRFIELD
Lawrence High Takes Opener

Lawrence High taking up basket
ball after lapse of several years de-
feated the strong Oakland High team
by the margin of 2O-12. The girls all
so were in the limelight as the first
team defeated the second team by
the score IA. The girls have yet to
get their eye on the basket as many
easy shots We're missed frequently.
The guarding was hood at times also
the young ladies were eager at all
times to play the ball thsu causing
many amusing incidents which pleas
ed the crowd who had assembled the
fracus. The playing of Miss Bell at
guard was excellent and the shooting
by Miss Ackley was good considering
the short practicing the girls have
had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

changed to the Colby University de-
bate and in that year the Sophomore
debate was introduced. The first in
tercollegiate debate was held on May
I, 1887 between Bates and Colby at
Lewiston. There has never been a
regular debating schedule until very
recently and the interest in deba ting
ebbed and flowed as the student body
changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
BODY LESSARD BOY
ON IT'S WAY HERE

Thomas Lessard of 50 King street
has received a telegram from the
War Department stating that the
body of his son. Harold Lessard. who
was killed in the service, is expected
10 arrive in Brooklyn. n. Y, on Sat,
urday next. The body will then be
brought here for burial. when full
military honors will be accorded the
deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
M. C, I, a.: Colby o, u, 27

The NJ. c. ]. basketball teams made n
good cleanup at Union hall Friday
evening, the boys team winning from
the Colby Delta Epsilon outfit by A
to - score. For preliminary game
the girls team handed the girls from
Eastern Maine Conference Seminary i
whitewash. the score being 20 20 0. TIE
summary follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Added Attraction

'ArS thing To sce In this town. In
CURED n recently arrived guest
We'll" replied the landlord ~ the
tavern nj ObionR Center. "a lady
barber has just opened up . shop IN
the next block. You nigh, kinda
ramble around and"
u have seen lady BARRIERS before"
81 s'pose So. But prob'iy you never
saw how the male population # q VIII
lage act when they see . lady barber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Name German Financial
Expert to Go 10 Cannes

Berlin. Jan. s-CBv \. pD-Dr.
Walter Rathenau. the German nnan-
cial expert. viii head tho Cersnan
delegation which IL 10 proceed 90
Paris prior To going 20 Cannes Ca
appear before the supreme coanc,l
20 discuss German rcparaiions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Tho now Liberty dollars of 1921 date
were on display in on- or the windows
Of the American Clothing Co. on Sat-
urday and attracted a good deal of at
trntton. Tho coins are very pretty
with the head Of Liberty" on one side
aud an American Eagle on the other.
\ number of people bought the coins
SNr Souvenirs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

\ number OF automobiles are seen
This year with plate bearing the name
81 the town from which they come
placed in some conspicuous position on
tho car. This is n fine means of identl-
fcatiou and much more attractive
than banners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Miss Barbara Head has returned
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Worth
Brown after passing her vacation at
her home in Lincolnville.
Tracy Gilman has returned from
Portland where he has been passing
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wing have
returned from Bostons where Mrs
Wing has been passing several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

The regular meeting of the w. $.
IiratA circle. Ladies' of the Grand
Aru,' 81 tho Rcpullic. will he held
Tuesday evening WIN installation of
Officers. Past President sylvia Will
llamS will he the in-caiiing officers
and she will lie assisted by Mrs. Edith
Berry and Mrs. Fannie Pillsbury as
conductors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Tho police OF this city were asked
80 hc ON the lookout for Daniel How
ara and OTIS Lunt, 1G and II years
ot age, Who ran away from their
homes in that city a short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Margerv Austin Of Middle
stret underwent n successful opera
ton for appendicitis NJ the Augusta
General hospital sunday might.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Ms. William Rarcourt and daugn-
,,r Duloinctte wcnt TO Gardiner Sat
urda> 10 spend the week end with Mr.,
and MI. Joseph Delaware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

President Arthur J. Roberts of Col
by College will address the members
az George y. Bourqna Post this eve
Ming The business meeting will open
at : O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Al members of tho Girls City club
vino arc Interested in bowling are re-
puostrd TO meet at the Casino Bowl
inr alleys at $50 this evening to en-
joy the sport for the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Fred Nelson of Richmond returned
10 his home Saturday afternoon after
spending several days in this city. MI.
Nelson has been Ill for some time and
was IN town for medical attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
COMING EVENTS

TUESDAY. Jan. 10-Woman's Club
guest night.
saturday. Jan. 1&-Sentinel basebaal
league meeting.
Thursday. Jan. l9-Policemen's ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

VI ard Mrs. Louis Rrcton of West
aitc.t have returned from a weeks
i.tp including business and pleasure
g. Boston and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Charles Everett of Asbury Park. \.
=. las returned to his home after d
vet Of few days with friends in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

CLINTON 4. Durfce left Sunday after
noon for hts home in New York City
artrr spending several days with
iri,rds and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
MONDAY AND TUESDAY.

City Opera House-"The Old Nest"
serial and Selznick News.
Haines Theatre-"A Mans Home"
all star performance. Elaine Hammer
stein in Handouts or Kisses" Com
edy, Bang" International News.
Silver Theatre-Monday, Wallace
Reid in always Audacious." Tues
day. The Killer" all star production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

dav evening after weekend visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Mrs Hyman Gustein of Augusta
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Myer
Wolnan on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Ms Mar. y. Staples of Meth"en.
Ma. who has been the guest Of
ft...Is u the city for a few days, has
/ t4fr,d to her horne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Mrs. L. W. stoles has returned to
rsr home in Cambridge. Mass. after
VISITING friends here for the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Mrs. T. J. Nichols Of oak street
VIII g. To- BoVdoinham today to- at
tend The installation of Elccta Chap
tor. 40. 3. order OF Eastern Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

/, hard Flair If Augusta is guest
A. tho N."le Of his grandparents, Mr..
ana Mr.. Z. e. Blair OF Boutclle ave
iut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Isaac Hillson went to Boston Sum
DAY night on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Harrison T. Burns

The death of Harrison T. Burns oc-
CURED Friday evening after pro-
longed illness. Mr.. Burns was born
- years ago, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus Burns of Pittsfield. He at
tended the public schools in Pitts
field. Fifty years ago he was mar
ried to Mary +. Marble of this town
and came here to live about 40 years
ago. Mr.. Burns has been in the ocn-
tracing and building business for
many years and for few years has
been dealing in lumber and shingles.
He was an attendant of the Univer-
salist church. He was member of
the Ancient Order of United Work.
men. He is survived by his wife.
one sister, Mrs. Ellen Applebee. two
brothers, Charles Burns and Moses
Burns. all of Pittsfield.
The funeral services will be held
this afternoon (Monday) at ] o'clock,
Rev. G. A. knickerbocker will Off
ciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09

Miss Lydia Campbell who has been
visiting at her home in Corinna has
returned to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Pummer and Will resume her
duties as teacher at the Benton
school.
A rehearsal Of the Nomen's Relief
Corps will be held Thursday evening.
The annual meeting<of the Metho-
dist Guild will be held Wednesday
afternoon at the rome of Mrs. +. l..
Tozier.
being in a critical condition at his
home on Main street.
The Ladies Social Union of the
Baptist church will meet at the par
sonage Tuesday afternoon at $50
o'clock with Mrs. +. F. Forshay and
Miss Mabel Downes as hostesses.
The joint installation of Fairfield
Lodge, /. o. o. F., and Good VIII Re-
bekah Lodge will be held this eve
ming at 7.3o o'clock. for all Odd Fell
lows. Rebekahs and their families.
Following the installation refresh
ments and a social hour will be en-
joyed.
The womans Home Missionary
society will meet Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Charles Wheeler
on Elm street.
The annual business meeting Of the
Baptist church will be held Thursday
evening at 7.30 o'clock. Refreshments
will be served.
Fred L. Howe has fe,arned from Bos-
ton. where he has be-n visiting rela-
tiyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
OAKLAND
Total

Referee, Hendricks, Colby. Timer,
Parlin. l.. H. s. Scorer Begin, l.. ii
s. Time, TWO 20 minute periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
COL. MORRILL'S WAR
RECORD TOLD IN
INTERESTING STORY

Pittsfield. Me-. Jan. 5-(Special)-
Col. w. G. Morrill, of this town. the
statewide known horseman, a vet
eran of the Civil Tar, has a war
record, that reads like the pages of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Word to Their Line

AS darkness approached the Skin
,rish line of the Sixth Maine was
doubled with the other five COM
panies. and Gen. ID. 4. Russell COM
manding, sent word along the thin
line thus formed that sthey were to
assault and carry the enemy's works
IN front. The undertaking was peri
lous to the last degree, and impossible
except in wild transport OF sublime
heroism. There were no orders for
Capt. Morrilrs men to join in this
assault and share its perils and glory.
1T promised the destruction of all who
engaged in it, but he would not see
his old comrades lead such a forlorn
hope and not go with them. He ex-
planned the situation to his men of
the 10Th Maine and called for volun-
teers TO support the old Sixth. About
fifty responded to his heroic call. and
he held them in readiness for the adj
vance when it came. In the flank OF
the enemy's works towards him. just
across the railway and next to the
river, was an open passage for . road
Capt. Morrill,, with a quick eye and
keen judgment. selected this weak
point for attack,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-09
Waited for Dusk

When the dusk had deepened 80
that the real numbers of the assault
ing line could not be seen by the
Confederates. Gen. Russell set his
little force in motion. and with his
staff joined in the terrible charge.
The 9Th Maine double line Of skr-
mishcrs did not number three hun
dred and fifty. all told. But with n
yell and a tiger" which rent the
skies and told OF force fourfold as
large, they rushed to the fray. The
works in their front were in an in
slant sheet of solid flame: the air
was hot with the hiss of minnie balls:
grape and canister tore and decimat-
ed thcir lines: wilder and fierce their
yells rung upon the night as they
rushed upon the foe. They reached
the works and at points drove out
brave men far more numerous than
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