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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Mark Twain Shrine
For His Birthplace

Florida, Mo-, May 31-(By A.. P)-
The plan to establish q Mark Twain
Memorial Park here, where the
humorist was born, has met with an
encouraging response, according to
officers of the Mark Twain State
Memorial Park Association, which is
fostering the movement.
The executive committee has set
August as Mark Twain month";" and
the first week in September as Mark
Twain week" All lovers of the
famous humorist should read at least
one of his book in August, the COM
mittee declared, and heads of schools
will be asked to have some sort of
memorial program on one day in
MARK Twain week."
M. A. Yiolctte. owner Of the home
here in which Mark Twain was born,
has promised to donate the house
and its old-time curios to the as
ISOLATION
Mark Twain was born November
30, 1885, and in his autobiography he
humorously speaks of FLORIDA as
having 1.-TWO streets, each q couple
of hundred yards lon, the rest of
the avenues mere lanes, with rail
fences and corn fields on either
side" Florida. however, has grown
into a neat little town, with all the
usual business institutions.
The majority of members of the
association are editors of newspapers
in Missouri.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
THIRD CANDIDATE ENTERS LISTS FOR
member BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM
Ward 3--ElEC ton MONDAY EVENING

william NJ. Black of IS Summer
street on Thursday announced that
ns would be q candidate for member
u = the Board of Education from ward
with the entrance of Mr.. Black
ln.o the contest, there are now three
1anuioates seeking to represent that
Maro on the Board. Frank Hewins
whose term expires this year is a
SS;a n Tor reelection, pointing to
VICE and intimate knowledge of the
a1airs of the Augusta school de-
partment as reason for his return for
another term.
lew days ago John S. Everett en-
.ereo the lists. on platform Of bust
ness experience and training, which
ne peneved would be valuable to the
Doard IN the administration of the
schooi affairs. Mr.. Everett rep.
resented the city in the audit with
Roy l.. Wardwell of the School De-
partment and City books just COM
Rneted, a report of which appeared in
Wednesday mornings Kennebec
Journal.
The ward meetings in the three
walus eiectlng new members this
year, wards l. and 8, will be held
az the respective polling places on
Monday evening, June 4. So far as
can be determined there is no con-
test In ward /, Mrs. Robert Part
rage being the only candidate seek
ing 10 succeed DR.. w. S. Thompson,
whose term expires and who will not
De a candidate for reelectino. There
Is only one candidate in ward Q.
where Mrs. H. T. Elmore would sue
ceed Mrs. Harold T. Allan, whose
term also expires and who has re-
moved from the city.
In announcing his candidacy last
evening, Mr.. Black made the fol-
lowing statement:
Il have been approached by sew
eral people living in ward with the
request that l become a candidate
foG member of the School Board from
this ward. After careful considera-
ton l have decided to accede to the
request.
l ask the support of all those who
are interested in conservative
management of school matters going
hand in hand with a progressive
policy of development for Augusta
schools"
He was educated in the public
schools of Belfast, Maine. graduated
from the University of Maine in
1909; taught school in New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Code OF Ethics :
Rotary Plan

st. Louis, May 31.-(By A. P.)-
Administrative problems and the best
way to introduce code of ethics
among business and professional men
throughout the world will focus the
attention Of ten thousand delegates,
to the fourteenth annual convention
Of the Rotary International. which
opens June IS.
The number Of Rotary clubs in the
world has almost doubled within the
last five years, and there now are
units, divided into 80 districts in
cities of the United States, Canada,
Mexico, Denmark. Uruguay, Spain,
Panama. and Argentina, with one in
ternational organization in the
British Isles, Australia, and South
Africa.
Probably the most interesting bust
ness to come before the convention
will be the discussion of the PROPOSE
ton that Rotary clubs concentrate
their energies for year in develop
ment of programs that will have for
an object the introduction Of STAN
dard codes of ethical practices among
business and professional men in all
business or professions represented
in Rotary.
An unusually large number of dele
gates from clubs overseas, particu-
larly those from the British Isles and
various parts of the British empire
have announced their intention Of
coming and some have already
started.
st. Louis is making great prepara-
tons for the reception Of the visitors
and already reservations have been
made for more than 5000 Rotarians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Solid Rock For
Sea Observatory

Cleveland, Ohio, May 31.-(By A.
PA subterranean seismic obser-
vatory which probably will be the
most completely equipped in America
will be hewn in solid rock underlying
the campus of the new st. Ignatius
college in Fairmount Heights, Rev.
Frederick l.. Odenbach. S. j.. pro-
fessor Of natural sciences and curator
of the college observatory. announces.
1.-THE rock underlying the new
campus will give me perfect foun-
dation for my pendulums and seismo-
graph Instruments" Father Odenbach
said. with this I sail be able to
record the slightest tremOr without
the Interference of local surface dis
turbances.
AT present a passing street car
or motor truck makes it's impression
on some of my more delicate pendu-
lums."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
X. Of C.. Lecturer
Here on June 6

Peter w. Collins of Boston, who is
called "the man who has answered a
million questions" will arrive in Au-
gusta on Wednesday, June 6, to de-
liver. under the auspices of Abnaki
Council, Knights of Columbus, his
lecture, what America Means to
U.s."
The local council announces that
the lecture will be entirely free and
that any Of Mr.. Collins hearers is en-
titled to ask whatever question he or
she deems pertinent to the subject Of
the lecture.
Mr.. Collins Is one of corps Of ex-
Derts in the sociological and economic
field carrying an educational cam
paign against organized radicalsm
under the auspices of the X. of G. He
is one Of the best equipped authori-
ties on industrial relations in
America, having served for years as "a
trade union international official. In
1917 the U. S. government enlisted
Collins as industrial expert and in
1918 he undertook the direction of the
X. of c. reconstruction and employ
ment system which found jobs in
civilian life for more than 100000 for
mer service men without a cent of
cost to either employed or employer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Hugh
John Wood Of New Bedford. LATE
GO. r, 3, Conn. Inf, has been admit
ted to the Home.
Mrs. Emma G. Fuller has returned
to her home in Auburn after a short
visit to friends in Camp.
burroughs have been granted to
William G. Lawrence to West Brook
feld, CHARLES j. Dulan to Albany and
Edward I. Duchenay to Boston.
The moving picture program for
Friday evening will be Miss Marie
Provost and Monte Blue in Brass"
big special with a Pathe News ana
Torchey comedy.
Manager Ivory promises a good
game OF baseball here Sunday, the
visiting nine being the Auburn Amer.
lean Legion team, which defeated the
Home team last year 8 to s.
Fridays Concert Program
March-"Sousa Swing" Brown
Overture-"Comedy"' ....... oh. Bach
Waltzes-"Land of My Dreams"
Herman
Selection-"The Broken Idor'
Alstyn
Fox trot-'I've Got the Ridge Blues"
Whiting
Medley Decentralization Happy
4AA'o t1Clle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Cloak Model Contest
For British Girls

London, May 14-(A. p. MaiD-A
new craze has seized the young
women of England. They want to
become fashion mannequins and
share the niche of popularity with
musical comedy favOrites.
A London newspaper is conduct
ing a mannequin contest is conjunc-
ton with England's most fashionable
dressmaking establishment, and has
drawn applicants from all parts of
the British Isles. Those aspiring to
ecome fashion models are required
to send in their photographs. physi-
cal measurements, description of
facial features, or details of any
special qualifications they may pos
SeSS.
The best London coutouriers de-
clare that the mannequin of the flu
ture must possess brains as we'll rs
mere beauty and pulchritude. In
their opinion mere prettiness of face
and grace of figure are no longer
enough for the efficient display Of
their artistic creations.
Dress has become so elaborate,
they say. and the struggle for origi-
nality so acute, that the girls on
whom these creations are built ZIP
must cooperate intelligently in the
work, and not content themselves
merely with being exquisite lay fig
ufeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Train Kills Horse
Demolishes Wagon

Madison, Me-. May 31.-(Special.)
The train due at 5.26 p. NJ. In
Madison. hit a team belonging to
Ross Smell Tuesday night at Old
Point crossing, a mile and half be-
low this village. The animals neck
was broken and the wagon demol-
iShed but no other damage was done.
Mr. Smell and companion were
looking at some rocks on the river
bank and left the horse without
hitching. The animal wandered on
to the track ahead of the train and
was seen by Mr.. Smell Just as the
train hit 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
SIDNEY

WEST-Chester Blaisdell, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Blaisdell, who
has been i'll, is now able to attend
school.
Thelma Smith. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. Z. Smith, who has been
patient at the Augusta General
hospital, returned home Sunday.
William Eadie was week lend
visitor in Waterville and North Vas
salboro
w. II. Keene has had a severe at
tack of rheumatism but is now able
to return to his work. At this writ
ing Mr. keene is painting the house
of Delwin Weeks.
J Mr.. and Mrs. Leighton Castle and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bean were
callers at the Mills homestead Tues
day evening.
d. William Mills, attended the Me-
mortal Day exercises at the Belgrade
cemetery Wednesday afternoon. In
the evening the party, including Har-
vey Smith went to Winthrop to call
on Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Smith.
Word has been received from Mr..
and Mrs. Charles c. Ballard Of their
arrival in Washington, d. c. They
| expect to arrive in this place June
10. Mr.. and Mrs. Ballard are en-
route from California.
Miss Maize Wells Of Beachmont,
Mass, has been passing a couple Of
days. with her mother, Mrs. Carrie
V. Wells.
George Hallowell of Watervlle was
in this section Memorial Day.
Mrs. Florence Bennett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles White We're callers
Memorial Day of Mr.. and Mrs. E. l..
Lovejoy.
D. William Mills is beginning to
sell his broilers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Penney have
gone to Denver, Col. to visit their
daughter.
Willis Richards and daughter.
Miss Edith Richards of Augusta,
were callers on Miss Lois +. and
brother. b. l.. Woodward, and also on
Marcellus Blaisdell on Memorial
Day.
Mrs. Nellie Gaslin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Pierce and children Of Au-
gusta were callers at the "Willows"
Memorial Day
All will be very pleased to earn
that Miss Evelyn Freeman is inns
proving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Flying Agreement
II. S.-Canada

Montreal, May 31-Canada and the
United States are SO closely allied
that an international flying agree
ment between the two countries has
become a necessity, J. A. Wilson, Sec
rotary of the Royal Canadian Air
Force, declared at the spring meeting
Of the American Society Of Mechani-
cal Engineers here today.
The Canadian government, the
speaker said, has taken the initial
step toward such a compact, and the
aviation authorities Of the dominion
are confidently looking forward to
early and appropriate action by the
American congress.
Canada and the United States are
so closely allied, sour interests hold
course Is so intimate, that an agree
the two countries is essential" con-
tinued Secretary Wilson, whose topic
was THE Control Of Civil Aviation"
Canada today admits all American
machines on the same terms as II
the United States had ratified the
convention. That Is. we only insist
that American machines entering and
flying in Canada shall comply with
the same regulations as our own.
They are not, however, permitted to
engage in the carriage of goods or
passengers between two Canadian
points or other commercial work.
"The world war checked the nor
NAL development of aviation and the
pause which has ensued in the pro-
gress of civil flying" said Secretary
Wilson, lis due to lack of two essen
tial factors-the confidence in, and
familiarity with, aerial transportation
systems.
Before flying can succeed" he
added. "as a commercial form of
transportation these systems must be
created and some time must yet
the development of aircraft, FASTENED
unnaturally during the war.
In Canada there has been practi-
cally no development OF passenger,
mail or express services. Until these
are successful in countries where the
population is denser. the need for
quick transportation more urgent,
and the physical difficulties less. it
has been felt that they can wait: Our
principal and most promising devel-
opment has been in connection with
work in the remoter parts of the
country where the methods Of travel
are slow, laboriOus and uncertain,
and the only competitors are the
canoe, pony or dog train. There ex-
lists vast field for this class Of work
in Canada and already start is be-
ing made to develop commercial ayia-
ton as an auxiliary to existing SER
vices for forest fire protection and
survey, the natural immediate outlets
for commercial aviation in Canada
Mail and passenger services will fol-
low in time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Splendid Tribute to
Former Resident
DIR. Knickerb0cker

Augusta friends will be interested
to learn that DR.. P. G. Knicker-
booker, a former resident of Read
field, former Kennebec county de-
putty sheriff and for two years in
the office of the State Auditor as
department auditor, has recently re-
signed his position as city treasurer
in Venice, California, where he went
two years ago to take up resi-
dCnce.
When DR.. Knickerbocker went
west, he took up new duties as rep
resentative for the E. A. StrOut real
estate agency and was elected city
treasurer in his adopted city. He
resigns the city position to accept
a most lucrative one as auditor for
a California amusement company.
The Venice Evening Vanguard,
(Calif.) of recent date has the fol-
lowing to say, editorially in regard
to DR.. Knickerbocker's resignation,
which in itself. speaks highly for
the esteem in which the former
Maine man is held:
"Venice owes a decided debt to
it's retiring city treasurer. Mr..
Knickerbocker has been friend in
deed when a friend was needed In
the worst kind of way. When 1t
was discovered that the affairs of
the city treasurer were in a de-
plorable condition and that the
books were In a hit and miss hodge
podge, he volurtaMed to take hold
temporarily aud do what he could
to straighten matter: out.
During the ensuing months ne
uorked night and day t. bring or
der out of CHI IDS. It was more or -ess
a labor of Iowa, bccaus, certainly the
salary would never attract "a man
of his attainn cnts. New that he has
straightened Lungs .:ut 70 his own
satisfaction and to the delight OF the
city officials, he has retired to de-
vote his time to private interests.
"a good citizen is one who is will
ing to lay aside his own concerns ana
work for his fellow men. Very Few
of us are good citizens by this stan
dard hut in p. G. Knickerbocker
we believe everyone will agree, we
have discovered q good citizen of the
highest type. . ATT.
oxner;ence of Mr.. Knickerbocker's we
believe. is the fact that no douot
he stands ready to again come 10 the
rescue of his city If that need Is I'm.
ne:atiye. He has had little reward
~. his labor and worry buA IN MS
mind and in the minds or those VINO
know of this work, there rests a
" olization that he has performed
,ml,lic service in a highly acceptaple
mauner and that the world THINKS
tho more of him for having done
On =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

State in 1910 since which time he
has been employed as a structural
and consulting engineer, being at the
present time chief engineer for the
Maine Public Utilities Commission.
He is a tax payer in Augusta; en-
rolled as a Republican; is a men,
Der Of the Baptist church and SUI
perintendent of the Sunday school;
member of Augusta Lodge F. &, A.
NJ, No. 141. He has one boy in school
and another that expects to enter
next fall. Since coming to Augusta
In 1917 he has always taken an active
part in community work among the
young people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

In connection with the Memorial
Day observance. the Seth Williams
Post, G. A. r.. wishes to express APP
probation to all who donated flowers
for the decoration of soldiers graves.
The following is the list of those who
aided in this manner: Mrs. j. Man.
chester Haynes, Mrs. G. B. Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lishness. Mr..
and Mrs. George Gay, Mrs. Sturte-
want, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin E. Saw
telle. Mrs. f. L. Weber, Mrs. Lizzie
Pernette. Mrs. Lucy Hanson. Mrs.
Mary Hanks. Mrs. Lillian MacEach-
ern. Mrs. Lindsey Ellis, Mrs. Ellen
Varney, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
'1|l"F0R TENDER
SORE, TIRED FEET

~r iys minute you put your feet in q
d,w, oath you feel pain being
ia r. OUT and comfort just soaking
M,,;n.ow good your tired, swollen,
dn~sns feet feel. "TIZ" instantly
In, n, out the poisonous exudations
.inss,puii up your feet and cause sore,
Aaasrm ,ned. sweaty feet.
n,n = and only "TIZ" takes the
lousa.s au soreness out of corns, CAL
'nvss ana bunions. Get box Of
,tora az al any drug or department
aeye, 'va a few cents. Your feet are
A vbosIso gong to bother you any more.
teedwey years foot comfort guaran-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

Hapsburg family, as she renowned
all her rights on the occasion Of her
marriage.
The claim of Ragusa was based
upon a precedence case heard in
Czecho- Slovakia in which members
of the Hapsburg family lost their
property. The claim was upheld and
rejected successfully by two courts,
but before it had time to go through
the highest courts Princess Eliza
beth relinquished all her rights in
the island for the sum of E125,00O,
which was paid by the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Romantic Little Isle
Object of Lawsuit

Belgrade, May ga. p. Mail)-
Lacroma Island, where Richard
Occur de Lion was shipwrecked
when he was sailing up the Dalma-
tian coast from the Holy Land, fig
ures in a lawsuit recently heard in
the Jugo- Stay courts.
The little island, which lies about
half q mile from the shore Of Ragusa,
has had a romantic history. Richard
Occur de Lion built . monastery on
it in gratitude for being saved from
the sea. More recently it has had
two unhappy royal owners. En-
peror Macmillan Of Mexico and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Funeral Of Seth H. Whitney

The funeral services for the late
Seth Fl. Whitney were held at BIG
Water street, Thursday morning at
IL o'clock with the Rev. Ralph F.
Lowe, pastor of the Green street
Methodist church officiating. There
was large attendance Of the family
and the floral tributes were many
and beautiful. The interment was in
the family lot at North VassalborO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

Litchfield chapel Sunday afternoon
Carrie Kendall.
Mr.. Robert Smith Of Haliowell and
Mr.: Kendall Merrill OF Gardiner were
callers in town Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

Mrs. Arthur Cooke of Mapleton
arrived In the city. Thursday to at
tend the meeting of the State
Parent-Teachers' association. Mrs.
Cookies husband is a member of the
school board at Mapleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

George II. Macomber and Nathan
8. Weston left early Thursday
morning by automobile for Grand
Lake stream In Washington County,
where they plan to try their luck at
fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Gilley, Mrs.
Leon +. Morang and two children,
Donald and Halen. were callers on
relatives and friends in Appleton,
North Appleton and Union. Memo
rial Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

Mr.: and Mrs. d. c. Hysom were
called to West Sullivan, Wednesday,
To attend the funeral of Mr.. Hysom )
mother. who passed away after a
long illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

The Rice agency reports the sale
OF the house at 81 Green street, owned
by Madison Gilman to Mrs. Maud q.
iorK: formerly of Columbia, S. c.,
who buys for a home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

MRS. Lottie CARVE has returned n
ner home In North Augusta after
receiving surgical treatment at the
augusta General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Friday, June I, 1923.

fearl sawyer left Thursday morn.
ing 1or belgrade Lakes, where he
has employment for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

Mrs. George F. Later of Pleasant
Pond, Richmond. was the quest Of
ner sister, Mrs. Harold r. Doe Of
riverside Drive over Memorial Dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

Mrs. Hazel Chase Of Pittsfleld. is
visiting her sister. Mrs. q. N. Saw
yer, for q short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
LOCAL NOTICE

Regular Friday night dance at MOTH
Augusta Grange hall June l. smitns
oro"es'i" may31d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

The Companions of the Forest VIII
hold a rummage and apron sale saau,-
day, June 2, at Golden Cross nan. o Ss.s
to begin at ! o'clock. ""''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Inflated Crown Prince Rudolf OF
AnSfrto

Prince Rudolf.s daughter, Eliza
beth. received the island as a part
Of her dowry when she married Otto
Windischgratz who Is concerned in
the recent legal proceedings. The
town of Ragusa attempted to have
the island transferred to the state
according to the Treaty Of st. Ger
main. But Princess Elizabeth, the
owner, who IL living divorced from
her husband at Baden. asserts that
she IL no longer q member Ut the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

KELVIN E. sAwrExxc
'aa'o, 70 Winthrop st., Au.
a.. gusta, Maine
saa r.as'ns ana Designing
sa,e,., ana Conventional work
Attention to l6onograms
seod to mao OWED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
. Auction

Nj a. ~ DO . Public Auction At the
aAsatsS me late VIM. G. wentworth
9 satursna, the Town Of Mt. Vernon,
~ co S:;yy..,J June 2, 1898, at l O'Clock
sssst VIZ ss,ng Of Farm Of about SO
ssyhs. buildings, 1-horse farm
"a sisd. sos dHsng wagon, I sleigh, J
~ .saIessmith tools with b:,loVs ..
aaet, ots, wood, also an old fashioncG
aatio aer articles too numerous 70
y NdS.:r: verything goes to the him
" ori.., ! will be at the farm n
80 the day Of the auction.
sAEY d. DA1k1EH, Adm.
asys.,s.3S,. ?. STUART, Auotioneer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
LITCHFIELD

Mr.. William Edgecomb Of Rich
mond Corner was a caller in town
Sunday.
There will be meeting at the