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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
On Byron Boyd

There is a biography of Byron Boyd
in Mr.. Pattangall's Hall of Fame but
that was written years ago. and
have not read it recently. l have no
doubt it recalls with more or less
yelled asperity the activities Of Byron
when he was something of a thorn in
the flesh of the wicked democrats in
Maine.
lie was n precociouS youth: chair
man of this and that, secretary of
state, when the job was something
other than a low priced clerks; leu
tenant of a reigning house of politi-
cal leaders: Fidus AchateS of Candi-
dates for Governor and of Senators
and Congressman: confidential advis-
e.. of political parties; maker of cam
paign polcies-all in those dear old
days. when the chief pleasure of such
as wrote about their political antag-
onists was to tell how wicked the
other fellow always was, when all he
was doing was meeting fire with fire.
But now--in the mellower years
when all that is past and gone. Byron
comes along simply to talk about the
time of day and to renew the ties Of
love and affection that bind him SO
closely to those who know him best.
Nobody speaks i'll of him as n politi-
clan. because when he takes a turn
nowadays. he does it for fun or to
square accounts. And when he does
take a turn--my! but he does know
!, how. None more astute; none more
easy: none more quiet; none more
confidential but above all. none who
sees farther ahead and plays n
smoother hand over the table of any
game into which he sits.
I would speak of him as person
atty. lie lives in Augusta: but was
born in Aroostook. He went to Colby
College: developed into politics. has
gone into business and is now near
ing his siEtieth year His hair has
been white ever since l knew him
thirty years ago. and like mine. is
combcd only occasionally: maybe we
have combed these separate beads as
many as thirty times in that passing
of the years. He has been quiet
body: never made a speech in his life:
but has made more public officials
than any other man who ever lived
in Maine. I recall him in the Fer
maid campaign. when he came rush
ing down out of Aroostooll to save
the day for William II. Cobb. The
Fernald amateurs of which was one,
had sprung a march on him. Things
were looking our way and but for
Byron would have been sewed up in
about two weeks. He came like Hen
ry Of Navarro. his white plume in the
fore front of the battle and what we
thought we had done. he undid so far
as he could, and when the convention
came he completed the job. What
happened that night before the con-
vention when our pullman train of
Fernald Aroostook delegates sudden
~ disappeared and saw a new light
in the Orient and the next day swung
over to Mr.. Cobb, no one ever knew
and Byron has never told. But we
lost 'em.
We talk over these things now by
the evening fire and recall how SER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

iously 1 regarded Byron in those days
as a foe feared; and l was nothing
at all. at that only the echo of the
voices | heard in regard to Il subject
concerning which | cared little, after
all. 1t was always like baseball
game to me and little difference did
it make: since l never realized an
ambition nor did | ever have one in
politics. You could not get Byron
seriously angry-or at least he never
would admit it. "Doggone it," says he
I'm your friend and you're mine; let
i; go at that" Today he will take
whatever is said to him with a smile
and do his own thinking afterwards:
but he has n memory-yea. a fresh
and retentative memory of kindness
es and friendships and human regard
and love and sympathy and sinGu-
lar power of understanding men at
their true worth. -AnN he can remem-
Der the opposite. never fear. and when
the account is evencd, it is all over
with him.
His great gift is for persuasion and
for daring. He has no fear of any
thing and sees all things as adven-
ture and in the light of pure sport. l
believe. az T said before. that in all of
HIS Experiences VIZ play tu
the game exactly as he used to play
baseball when he was in college. for
the fun of it. He walks smoothly in
to councils where he is unexpected
He invades the circles rs one of the
original charter members and is east
~ put out Of the room. counting what
he has gained as his own. He pays
his political debts punctiliously and
he deals with men as he finds them.
He understands human nature, in my
opinion. better than any other man.
who lives in Maine and perhaps as
we'll as any other man who ever did
live in Maine. He has n mind Of
singular agility: strategy finosse and
originality. He has n gift OF common
talk above that Of almost any other
man / ever met. AS a companion
and confidant he has gifts Of the
, rarest and sweetest sort. AS per-
son to meet-why he is welcomed
| with enthusiasm: a sure entrce to fun
and JOY: a fellow traveller with n
spirit of rejoicing. in the assurance
of a sunny day.
He has had many sorrows. He has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

borne them silently and patiently. He
carried physical suffering without a
murmur. when many another would
have fallen under the burden. He has
been heroic in all this. No one who
knows him can fail to appreciate the
greatness of the spirit OF a man who
can stand all that he has stood in ST.
lonce and with smile. happy way
in life, and never a tear in his eye or
n CULVER in his voice when his body
is rackcd with pain or his heart might
be breaking with grief.
Mr.. Pattangall said of Mr.. Boyd in
1909, HE knows more of politics than
any other man in Maine even thinks
he knows. with the exception of F.
Marion Simpson and J. Z. Bass" and
in those days that was saying all that
could be said. He has not forgotten
any of it. He rarely mixes into it to-
day. Yet he sees things in the hori-
zon of political life that others are
conscious of only when they butt
them in the front or they feel them in
the rear. Every week when l go to
Augusta. Byron comes over and we
talk of the things that are past and
gone. Early differences are forgot
ten. But his astuteness; his judg-
, iIltIlt, Ills anu Ais' I'll
Outstanding of the things that sway
men and the notions that dominate
events in the lives and the decision of
men are like flashes of truth in the
bottom of the well.
Friends. He has more than ever.
Retired from active politics yet never
yet losing interest. he is better fitted
to be a sensible guide to those who
have ambitions and desires for pre-
ferment than he ever was. He has
learned n lot; he has discarded lot
of old fashioned stuff-but Byron
knows just as we'll as ever he did.
what is what and who is who in the
great and never ending game OF judg-
ing the voter on election day. His
like we may never see again in Maine.
Modern times and methodist do not
give the field for their growth. but
for the time and in his field he was
without peer-a capable leader. a
dominant force as he is today an
abiding joy to those who know him
and appreciate him.
A. G.. s.
Just Talks-On Common Things
Lewiston journal. March II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

There will be more limitations the
next meeting. The matron, Nellie
Lincoln is anxious to have every
member there at the next meeting, as
there is important business to be
talked over.
Some of the deepest drifts had to
be cut out on some of the roads since
the thaw. and many more will have
to be attended to soon.
Mrs. Filene Perry. who is boarding
at DIR. Pierpont's. is very i'll.
w. E. Overlook is going with a cane
and says it. is. the Boston Post Gold
headed cane. for the oldest man In
town, but he was kicked by horse
over a week ago and it proved to be
worse than at first thought for.
Snow birds are here yet and old
people say we will not have spring,
until they leave. although the alma
nae positively declares it came on
Wednesday. The musical CO voice of
the crow is heard all times of day and
night. but perhaps. they have made a
mistake in announcing spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
WASHINGTON

Somerville, Monday, to officiate at the
funeral of the late Richmond Brann.
Nelson Lermond. who has been
critically i'll for the past few weeks
remains in about the same condition.
Missionary W. E. Overlook went to
North Union, Thursday to officiate
at the funeral Of Afford Newbit.
At the regular meeting Of Fond Du-
Lack chapter, order of the Eastern
Star last Wednesday evening, three
candidates were initiated, a goodly
number of the members were out and
. very intereAting meeting was held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
THORNDIKE

port Wednesday ON nursing case.
Ray Cross was a business visitor
in Belfast Wednesday night.
Guss Gates and Howard Harmon
attended a commandery meeting in
Belfast Thursday night.
Mrs. Don Reynolds and Mrs. Oscar
day.
Mrs Coburn Tweedie and little
daughter. Mary. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Gilchrest in Knox.
Austin Archer of Portland was
called here Thursday by the death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
NEWPORT
Walter L. Mason

Walter l.. Mason. a we'll known
resident, was drowned in the Sebasti-
cook river near his home on Water
street about Q o'clock Thursday
morning. He was dumping some
rubbish in the river, and reached
; and it is s, pposed, slipped in. His
| body was found in a short time in
three or four feet of water, not far
from the lace.
Mr.. Mason had always lived in
Newport, vas So years old and un-
! married. Surviving are his mother
Mrs. Lydia Mason, who is so years
old. two sisters and brother, Mrs
| Archie Porter of Mt. Vernon, \. Y.
Mrs. Harry Stevens of Newport and
W. p. Mason of Bangor.
Funeral services We're held at 1.3C
r. NJ. Saturday, at the residence on
pastor of the Spiritual church in
| Bangor officiated.
Mrs. Charles Barbour was in
Durham recently ~nnre she attend
II i.c funeral - Onrhthea. tie young
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Miles.
Isaiah Pratt was a business caller
in East Palmyra recently at the
home of A. f. Jordan.
The many friends of Augustus
Dinsmore Of Pittsfield, formerly of
Newport. will he glad to know tina
he has recovered his health sufficient
ly to be able to attend to his worl,
again.
On Wednesday evening. March IS
the Pythian Sisters will confer the
I'd degree on a class of candidates
and the event is being anticipated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

England Division, who will direct
the Life Saving Campaign in Au-
gusta the week Of April 9th to 14th
under the auspices Of the Augusta
Chapter Of the Red Cross, with the
Y. M. c. A. and the schools COOP
Grating
of the Red Cross, will come to the
city for the week and will have ac-
tive charge of the life saving in
Struction.
A committee representing the Au-
gusta chapter OF the Red Cross, the
Y. NJ. c. \. and the schools is max
ing all the arrangements for life
saving week. The members of this
committee are: DIR. Warren Il. San
born. chairman of the Augusta chap
ter; Thomas T.. Smith, secretary of
the Y. NJ. c. A.; Harlan s. Kennedy,
physical director of the y. NJ. G. A. !;
ector of the public schools: Clarence
p. Quimby, principal of the Cony
High school. and Clinton r. Thomp-
son, director of physical training of
the Cony High school
Girls and boys, women and men
who can swim are eligible TO take
the course Captain Miller will give.
There Will be classes for both SEN
Tor and junior swimmers of both
sexes. The senior ages are II years
and over. the junior ages from IL to
1G years inclusive.
The classes will be held at the Y.
NJ. G. a. swimming pool probably in
the late afternoon and evening. The
hours will be announced later. Reg
istration for the classes will open at
the y. M. c. a. on April End and
will continue through that week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Captain Miller Will
Handle Red Cross
Life Saving Course

A Water Life Saving Campaign
will be held in Augusta the week of
April 9th to 14th.. under the aus
pieces Of the Augusta Chapter of the
American Red Cross, with the Y. Nj.
{. A. and the public schools CO.
operating.
Captain Robert B. Miller. field
representative Of the Life Saving
Service OF the New England division
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Gov. Plaisted Speaks

The March number of the Masonic
Digest has report of a luncheon at
Los Angeles, Feb. 20 of the Masonic
Club of that city and the Masters
and Wardens Association. On this
occasion was introduced Hon.
Frederick w. Plaisted, former gov
ernor of Maine, who in witty
speech made his bow to the club.
The report is illustrated by Governor
PlajSted's pOrtrait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
CORNVILLE

NORTH-Harvey Merritt has q
turned from Bangor. 80
Miss Katherine Haley OF haft'
land is visiting her cousin, Mn ~
knight. !,
Miss Mae Ambrose has BIZ ~
with the prevailing cold:
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence ClemH o.
East Madison visited THURSDAY MN
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pugh and hn'
lily.
Alonzo Forbus is working 10
Byron Chapman.
Mrs. Ora Hawille is laid up WI
an attack of the grippe.
Mrs. Luther Moore is passina
few days with her parents, MI. ~
Mrs. M. G.. Kennedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
LOCAL NOTICE

keep the desk neat and attractive
WIN one of the Kennebec journal
rrint Shop blotters. A very attrac-
iive. line of colors and brocade effects
in, finish for ten cents each. Tele-
phaanIe for dozen and they will be
delivered at your home or office for
one dollar. Mar.22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

yited to the church on Tuesday EN-
ing, March 27th. at 1880 to tender
Mrs. Matti, a little farewell. A ~
gram will be given. II stormy Il u
be held the following evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

Iliss Gladys Madore will give a
SOLO dance at the presentation of
Home Acres" next Thursday eve
ming at the National Soldiers Home.
Mis- Madorc has been studying toe
dancing and eccentric dancing under
Al Is Odiorne and the Thursday eve
ning appearance will be her first
since taking up her studies with this
faIorite dancing instructor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
RELIEF

When you have headache take
Auburt's Headache powders, . great
rsliet. 1925 cts. at your druggists.
decl. th-mon.tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
VASSALBORO

Members of the Friends church of
East Vassalboro and all friends Of
Mrs. Elsie E. Matti. are cordially in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

OF his little grandson, Dana Archer,
id.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Archer went to
Portland Saturday where they will
make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Higgins of
Bangor were the guests Of relatives
in town Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nose are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a daughter on March %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Dana Archer, Jr,

Dana Archer, Jr.
Much sympathy ~ extended Mr..
and Mrs. Dana Archer In the loss OF
their four months old baby boy. Dana
Jr.. who died Thursday of short ILL
ness from pneumonia. Funeral SER
vices were held at the home Friday
forenoon. Rev. Mr.. Martin Of Brooks
officiating and William Thompson
having charge. The remains were
placed in the tomb and later will be
taken to Portland for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

The public is cordially invited to a
free Bible lecture on "The Revela-
ton" tonight at 100 in the "I' hall.
Tie lecturer is Evangelist l.. Is.
Greenwood of WiScasSct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Monday, March 26. 1923.
AUGUSTALOCALS
Telephone 135

Miss Edna Crimmins of Bruins
wick, visited in the city over Sum
day as the guest of Mrs. Amy L.
GGtchcll, Crosby street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
On Time

! "He believes in being on I'M
doesn't he?"
Yes, he even buys things th&
that way.''-Cartoons Magazine
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22
Vashon Community Church.

AT the Sunday school at 10 a. m,
all is ready for the examinations
on the quarters lessons. Do your
best to win the first prize. Ser
vices at II 100 and 500. Christ
ian league at 700 p. m. General
board meets Monday evening at
500 o'clock. Prayer service on
Wednesday evening. Mountain
GERS Friday at $50 p. m.
j. H. BERRlNGER, Minister
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22
CELEBRATION AT SEATTLE
Continued from first page).

sons were killed or died in the
World war will dedicate a plot of
ground and plant it with poppy
seed, and then join in patriotic
pageant in which there will be rep
resentatives of each epoch of
American history.
Daylight fireworks, reading by
Miss Liberty and airplane stunts
will conclude this program.
Among many thrillers on the
evening program are the obstacle
race between two tanks from
Camp, an aerial demonstration
and slide for life by Seattle fire
men, twenty minutes of auto polo
between teams from Kent and
Kirkland, daredevil tight wire
performance by Dobell, who is en-
gagged especially for this occasion.
and as darkness falls there will be
such display of fireworks as has
not been seen since the A, Y. P.
exposition.
Other numbers are gymnastic
drill and folk dancing by so mem
bers of Seattle Turn Verein. com
petetive dill by teams from the
Eagles, Moose, Elks, Shrine and
possibly also the knights of Ply
thias and Woodmen of the World
for the trophy won last year by the
Eagles, community singing and
burlesque of everything else on
the program by capable clowns.
The Amphion society will also
sing, but there will be no speeches
at the stadium. The program will
be fast, like a three-ring circus, be
ginning at 200 O'Clock and end
ing at 1000 or 1890.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

five months work this year max
ing the 1924 plates and also fill
ing extra orders for 1923 plates.
All of the state institutions are
showing a constant increase in
population, the asylums leading.
The custodial school has a large
list Of of children waiting for adj
mission, No provision was made
by the Legislature for extra build
ings and it is impossible to take
care of all those who should be
cared for by the state.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank all who so
kindly assisted us during our re
cent bereavement and for the
floral offerings,
t. j, Willhight, Donald, Robert,
Nellie, WILDER, Stanley and Yves
ley Willhight, Mrs. D. B. Steele,
Mrs. John Mccartney and Lee
Willhight.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

The following letters remain
undelivered at Vashon June IA;
Albin, Liverson; Folger, White
Jaques, Mrs. Havelock; LANCER,
Mrs. L.; Mckee, Mrs. Minnie; Me.
Ness, w. N. B.; Moore, Ralph. ~
Nahorsen, Mrs. NJ; Northwest
Canning Co.; Thomson, Mrs
VIM.
GLADYS JACOBS,
Postmistress.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22
Notice.

An effort is being made to es-
tablish am American Legion post
on the island. A meeting viii be
held at the Y. M. C. A. hall at
Vashon Tuesday evening, June 26,
at 500 O'Clock p. m. at which
time the matter will be discussed.
COMITTEE.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22
DOCKTON
Mrs. Claude Petersen.

Miss 0got Andersen is making
a prolonged visit with friends at
Seattle.
Mrs, Grace PaulinsRy of Tacoma
was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Il. Plancich over the week end.
The Misses Ebba Petersen and
Esther Abrahamsen were week
end, gueses at the j. Petersen
home.
Mrs. Theo. Berry entertained a
number of friends and relatives
at her home Monday afternoon in
honor of her birthday.
Mrs. Lawrence Riehm spent
last week with her husband on the
Charlotte b." Mr.. Riehm's
work was at Redono Beach at that
time.
Mrs. A. Xix gave picnic party
ON the beach Friday, June s, in
honor of the sixth birthday of her
little son, Leslie. A happy time
was enjoyed by the sixteen little
girls and boys who were invited
to the party.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
La France honored them with a
surprise party on Saturday even
ing, June 8, the occasion having
been Their twenty-ffth wedding an
Inivcrary. A gift of silverware
was presented the honored couple.
Mrs. c. Keen was in charge of the
happy affair.
The bazaar held at the com
munity hall Saturday night was a
financial success as a net sum of
1924 was realized. The commit
tee in charge extends a vote of
thanks to the pepole of this place
who so generously helped to
make the affair success. To
Messrs, Berry and Keen the so
ciety is very grateful for taking
charge OF the ice cream booth.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

If you dance imperfectly correct
it now. If do not dance at all,
learn how. Miss lone Woods of
Ellisport, instructor in class or
private lessons. Persons of all
ages. Terms reasonable. Call or
phone mornings phone black 7S2.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

Storage batteries sold, rented, re-
paired and charged. Radio parts,
work, generator and
starter work a speciality. Wash
on Machine Shop.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22
MORE BERRIES NEEDED.
Greetings. evervhndrl

We said we could do it and we
will, We need few more berries
and if each one who has berries
or who has cows will bring little
cream, we shall be able to have
plenty of berries and cream for
all. Thanks for your cooperation.
Z. G. THOMPSON.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

In the vote for queen an er
ror was made in computing Miss
Blekkink' s votes. She was entitl-
ed to 1901 instead of 2601. The
error was not discovered until af-
ter the results We're announced.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

Will rent ballroom and Victrola
in Ellisport residence to dancing
parties Of not over 10 couples.
For particulars call black 1882.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22
Declare War on Rats.

Get Rat Nip (they like il like
cats like cat nip) at Garvin's and
do your share.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

Boys Suits, Sixth Floor, Fidel
ity Building, Tacoma.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

Fair time is comingAprepare
for it now.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

Mrs. Grace Paulinsky of Tacoma
was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Il. Plancich over the week end.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

The Misses Ebba Petersen and
Esther Abrahamsen were week
end, gueses at the j. Petersen
home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

Miss ogot Andersen is making
a prolonged visit with friends at
Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

Mrs, Theo. Berry entertained a
number of friends and relatives
at her home Monday afternoon in
honor of her birthday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-06-22

Mrs. Lawrence Riehm spent
last week with her husband on the
Charlotte b." Mr.. Riehm's
work was at Redono Beach at that
time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-21
EDUCATIONAL
EMPLOYMENT

Help-siea Wanted ~
Q7T0MoBILE mechanics :, Wastsa a..
once, ~ l. Jester, 1913 AFeh %,
nov WASfEp-ona who 6sR make hins
self ssnsrally useful aEeuRd 'hs store
WidsnAF's, iss Msia -,