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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Medical Association To Hold
Quarterly Meeting Tonight

This evening at the Elmwood hotel
in Waterville will be held the quar-
terly meeting of the kennebec County
Medical Association. Dinner will be
served at 6 o'clock. after which
business session will be held and the
following program will be carried
out:
A report Of some Of the biological
cases of interest to the general prac-
titioner will be given. by DR.. Fred
crick r. Hill of Waterville. a talk
on the effect of Tyhroidism on the
heart and other kindred subjects. by
DR.. Burton +. Hamilton of Boston.
The Classification Of Treatment Of
Thyroid Disease will be the subject
taken by DR.. Howard NJ. Shute Of
Boston. and DIR. A. III. Sturtevant of
Augusta will discuss Fractures of the
Femur.
1t is expected that there will be a
representative attendance of mem
bers Of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
New York Players
and Theatres Pay
Tribute to Bernhardt

New York. March 26-In the dress
ing rooms of the white light district
tonight. before half hundred cur
tains assembled upon as many varied
performances. there was incessant
talk of Sarah Bernhard, the "Di-
vine Sarah" who died in Paris today.
John Drew. dean of the American
stage. fresh from the triumph of the
testimonial dinner accorded him last
night on the 50th anniversary Of his
stepping on the stage, was deeply af-
fected.
Il knew her for 80 years and was
delighted in her friendship lie said.
Il saw her in everything she played
in. either here or in Paris. We were
quite good friends and I mourn her
loss as everyone else will"
David Belasco, displayed much
emotion when he learned of Bern
hardt's passing. He grasped a photo
graph autographed by the French
woman and said it was the most
priceless Of his possessions.
my dear. great friend is gone" he
declared. 'She will go down the
ages blazing trail of glory far into
the future. No one has equalled her
in spirit save Joan of Arc: no one
has ever equalled her in talent. An
amazing woman"
Jane Cowl turned the applause
meant for her in tonisht's. perform
ance Of Romeo and Juliet" into a
tribute for Bernhardt at the end of
the third act, when refusing the usual
curtain calls. she grouped members
of her company about her and asked
the audience to spend a minute in
meditation and prayer for the obi
vine Sarah"
Augustus Thomas characterized
Madame Bernhard as the greatest
actress of two generations. Her per-
severance, he said, carried her
through to the finish of a career that
seemed physically impossible.
George Nj. Cohan added his tribute
to the others. saying 'the present day
theatre has lost the greatest figure
the theatre has had in any day"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

The two ladies gymnasium classes
have been combined and will meet
this evening at 80 for an hours
work. From $50 till Z o'clock they
will enjoy the privileges of the SWIM
ming pool.
A schedule of events for the week
is:
Tuesday evening. orchestra re-
hcarsal under direction of John Jen-
kins; wireless club with president,
Alton Tobey.
Wednesday afternoon. preliminar-
les i'll the Ping Pong tournament, the
winners to go to Auburn for a con-
test.
Wednesday evening, Young Mems
basketball tournament.
Thursday afternoon, Know Angus
ia club to go to the museum at the
State House.
Thursday evening, orchestra re-
hearsal; supper OF the new club at 6
o'clock with business after the meet
ing.
Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
meeting of the rife club with Ser
geant Willis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

FURNISHED to the kennebec Journal
through the courtesy of j. A. Cana &c
e. Co. of Augusta and Waterville).
Washington. March 26--The stock
of gold of the United States increased
by $243.91S,1 lis in the thirteen months
ended with February, it is shown in
an official statement just issued by
the Commerce Department.
The increase represents net gold
imports to the United States, or the
excess of imports over exports.
Foreign gold is now flowing toward
the United States in a decreasing
stream. Net imports during 1921 to-
tailed nearly S700.000,000 or nearly
double the imports of 1922.
American business men and eco
nomists are pleased to find the for
cign shipments decreasing. An over
supply of gold tends to initiate prices
in the receiving country. The de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Use Carrier Current
to Send Radio Message
to Moving Trolley Car

New York, March 26-Radio, in
the form Of carrier current, was
used today in carrying on a CONVEX
sation between a moving trolley car
and a power station about three
miles distant.
Carrier current. it was explained,
differs from radio in that the voice
is not broadcast in all directions.
1t follows the trolley wire and does
not radiatt enough for any other
persons to pick up the messages.
Nor does it interfere with messages
broadcast from other stations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

crease in gold imports to the United
States indicates that the condition of
foreign trade is becoming healthy.
1t shows that foreign nations buying
American goods are paying More with
commodities and less with metal.
When payment must be made in. gold,
foreign trade falls off.
approximately fifty per cent. Of the
gold now flowing to the United States
comes from England. Canada receives
most of the gold shipped from the
United States.
Net gold receipts of the United
States in February fell off to S.
9S3647. In the same month of 1922,
net imports were S27,O07,126 or near
ly four times greater.
The peak of the gold movement of
the last year occurred in July, 1922,
when net imports amounted to $42,-
3430l3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Senator BuzZell
Wins in Abnaki
Billiard Contest

Local billiard artists of the Abnaki
club were outclassed by members Of
the Legislature in the preliminaries
and semi-finals of the billiard tour
nament held recently at the club
rooms and in the finals of the tour
nament. two members of the Legis-
lature. Senator BuzZell of Belfast and
Representative Bowman of Vinal-
haven fought for the championship.
Senator BuzZell took the match
with score Of 200 to III, in an in
teresting exhibition of the art and
with it took the championship Of the
Abnali club.
During the legislative session. the
privileges of the club are extended to
all legislators and they thus become
eligible to enter the tournament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Fire Drives Fifty
Families Out, Quincy

Quincy, Mass, March 26-Fire Of
unknown origin drove so persons to
the street tonight from apartments
in the Greenleaf building here and
caused damage estimated at $4,000.
The building. a TOURS story structure,
was swept from the second to the
top floor by the flames. Three stores
on the ground floor were greatly
damaged by water. Lieutenant Will
liam Sands, Of the fire department..
was overcome by smoke In the build
ING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Killilea and Wilson
Dissolve Partnership

Boston, March 26-Marty Killi1ea,
who has managed Johnny Wilson.
middleweight champion outside 'of
New York state, during Wilson's
ring career. announced tonight that
he and Wilson had dissolved part
nership. Nillilea said that the moye:
was made at his own suggestion.
and against the champions wishes.
Johnny and I are parting the best
of friends" he said.
Killilea said he was going into
business in Boston. He was leaving
the fight game. he said. because he
was "disgusted with the way Tex
Richard and the New York Boxing
Commission handled the game"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
BASEBALL RESULTS,

DaytOna. Fla, March 26-Cincin-
natl (N): II, II, =. Daytona (Flof.
ida State) 3. 5. 2. So
Rixey Luque and Wingo; Little
Cusack and Mann.
Lakeland, Fla. March 26-Phila.
delphia (N) =, z, U; Cleveland CAY
Z. l.. l.
Meadows. Weinert. Mehan and
Henline; Boone. Smith and O'Neill.
San Francisco. CAL. March H..
Chicago Nationals: 5. 8, 2; San
Francisco Pacific :. ., 2.
Steuland and O'Farrell:. Courtney,
Geary and Agnew. ~
Bradentown. Fla, March 26-St.
Louis (NationaD II. 13 .; Washing
ton (American) Z, 10. l. O.
Sherdel, Haines, Toney. Wiggif,-
ton and McCurdy. Ainsmith, Glenn
ons; McGrew. Russell, Hawkins and /,
Lapan, Hargrave.
Athens, Ga, March 26-Detroit
(American) 3. =. 1: Rochester I'm.
ternationaD 5. Z. =. =
Dauss Francis and Bassler: Kee.
nan, Judd. Meador and Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Laurel F. Thompson and Alice II.
Patterson, both Of this city, were
united in marriage last evening at the
Methodist parsonage by Rev. Il. f.
Lowe. They We're accompanied by
the brides brother and wife. Mr.
Thompson is an employee OF the Ken
nebec Journal and they will make
their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Bangor High Wins
State Championship .
in Two Straight Games

Bangor. Me-, March 26-Bangor
High defeated Portland High here
tonight, Al to -. and are state
champions. Tonight's game was the
second of a series in which Bangor
won two straight. By winning to-
night the locals captured the Brown
University. cup, the gift of the
Brown alumni to the Maine state
champion. The Bangor team will
go to Chicago to participate in the
interscholastic basketball tourney
which is to be run under the aus
pices of the University of Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mrs. Evelyn NJ. Mason, helping
teacher in the Winslow schools Is
visiting schools in this city today. She
will leave Friday for Boston and New
York where she will also visit
schools. While away she will visit
her son, Daniel w. Mason at Sche-
nectady, n. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Next Sunday at o'clock the Sir
Knights of Trinity COmmandery. NO.
{, X. r.. will assemble at Masonic
Temple and will march to st. Mark S
Episcopal church. where the annual
Easter observance Of the Command
cry will be held. The sermon will be
delivered by Rev. Sir Stuart B.
PurVeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The chairman Of the ticket COM
mittee in charge of the Girls club
play, Home Acres" April and 10.
at the club house. is Miss Caro- Ham
lin. The girls are planning to send
out number of tickets so that every
one can see the show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Police Stop Fight
with Drew WAY Ahead

Laconia, N. H.. March 26-Police
tonight stopped the main bout of a
boxing show here after five rounds
in which Johnny Drew. of Bidde-
ford. Me-. had given Gene Hamilton,
of this city, a terrific pounding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bourne OF
Rcadfield were visitors Sunday at the
Augusta General hospital where they
visited their daughter. Mrs. Leonard
Cotton, who has been operated upon
for appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Olsen arc re-
ceiyjng congratulations on the birth
of girl yesterday afternoon. Mrs
Olson before her marriage vas MISS
Thelma Tobey. daughter cf Mr.. and
Mrs. William Tobey. Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The following marriage intentions
have been filed at the office OF the
city clerk: Joseph n. Gagne to Mar
saret Gladys Harwood. both OF this
city. and Omer Gilbert to Josephine
NicllieuX, both of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Cloth Hall Men
Win Bowling Match
from Repair Shop

The Edwards Mill Repair Shop lost
in a contest with the Cloth Room
bowlers at the Colonial alleys last
night. Whittam of the Cloth Room
took both high single string and high
total Tor the evening. ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Trask.S Simpson

James j. Trask and Miss Sadie F.
Simpson. both of this city, were
married Saturday evening by Rev.
r. F.. Lowe at the Methodist par
sOnage .-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mrs. Fannie Chandler, Mrs. Clara
Haskell and Mrs. Letitia Colby of
this city were recent dinner guests
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Lewis Of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Hayes-Sparrowk

Mrs. Maud Sparrowk of this city
became the bride Of Michael E.
Hayes Of Portland Saturday night,
tn. ceremony being performed by
Burleigh Martin, justic Of the peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The weekly session Of the Red
Cross Baby Welfare Clinic will take
place this Tuesday afternoon 2.3O
O'Clock at the Augusta General Hos
pital. DR.. Warren Sanborn will be in
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The United States Civil Service
Commission will hold a competitive
examination at Waterville, Me-, on
April :. 1928, for the positions of
clerk and carrier in the post office
at N.aterVilIe Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The many friends of Mrs. Leonard
Cotton of Readfeld will be glad to
learn that she is rapidly gaining
after an operation at the Augusta
General hospital. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The Travel and History Depart
mont Of the Waterville Woman's
slub will meet this evening with Miss
lulja Lakin. 50 Pleasant street. Zach
member is requested to come dressed
~ represent some book or character
IN hook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mrs. Lila E. Gordon of Mount YER
non and Mrs Elsie Walker and Mrs.
Nellie C. Walker of Newton. Mass.
were business visitors Monday at the
co,1rt house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

District Deputy John G. Arnold was
in Winthrop. Monday evening, where
INSPECTION Of Temple Lodge. No. 20.
r. & A. NJ. took place Work in the
Master Mason degree also took
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mrsl Ben T. Steward of this city
was the guest at an auction party
given Saturday at the home Of Mrs.
Frank w. Buchanan of Skowheean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Miss Olive Kenney returned Mon
day morning to her home in New
tonvlle, Mass, after being the guest
of Miss Ruth Nickerv. Western ave-
nue., a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mrs. A. j. Hamilton Of the Augusta
Steam laundry was admitted Monday
morning to the Augusta General nos
pital where she will undergo surgical
trea tnlent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Miss Phyllis Murphy who has been
spending two months vacation at
her home in Weeks Mills has re-
sumed her Luties in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Fred O. Flanders and Nelson w
Richardson of Monmouth We're bust
ness visitors Monday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Marley Holt returned Sunday TO
his home in Durham after passing
a few day; in the city as the guest
of his uncle, George Braley. SO Muir
ray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Among the business men in Water
Vile Monday were E. L. Cross of
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Tho members of the Hook and Lad
AR company of the Waterville Fire
sna rtment are planning an evenings
.riertainment April 5th. Whist will
!. Tho main attraction Of the. evening
.,d ! rood time is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
rniscopal church of North Eassal-
horo will hold their annual Easter
ale and supper in the vestry on
Thursday, March 90. at 6 O'Clock.
Aprons home made candy and mys-
.ries will be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
cLuErr. PEABODY 4 co. INC.

throw out a fast runner at hrst
base.
Manager Fred Mitchell OF the
Braves will not commit himself as
yet as to whether Conlon will be
regular, but he does say that any
player who can continue at the gam
"Jocko" has been travelling, Is sure
to be big league star. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Winfield S. Foss Of Belmont and
William Hawker of Waterville, were
visitors Monday at the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The Helping Hand Sewing Circ'e
will meet with Mrs. +. l.. Hysom. %
Bangor street, Thursday evening OF
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

There is to be an important meet
ing at the knights of Columbus club
room this evening and a large at
tendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

+. IT. Rundlette and John G..
Farnum of the ID. W. Adams Co.. have
gone to Boston on a short business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Chester Fuller OF Portland, travel
ing auditor for the New England Tel.
g. Tel Co. was a caller at the local
office, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Dance at Union Hall

There will be a dance at Union
hall Tuesday night. with music by
the Douglass Melody Men.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

LOCAL NOTICE
Dance Tuesday night, March q,
Union hall. Douglas orchestra.
mar27d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mrs. Katie McGrath of Lewiston.
formerly of this city has returned to
her home after weeks visit with
friends in Augusta and Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Mrs. Donald Reynolds and Mrs.
o.car Tweedie OF Thorndike were
v .s,lsr. In Elm City few days last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

A. j. Crafty of Waterville was q
business visitor Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
Thompson-Patterson

Mrs. Sparrowk formerly resided i
Oakland. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

,,r, George A. Ball and sons.
,.nrce H. and Richard left this
umning for several days visit in
yosfOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

wilday Miller Of Fort Wayne, Ind,
10 In town for q few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

-: w. Means Of Gardiner IL Z
Or. w. D. Baumsn Of Camden was
day.
MRS. Jennie Blaisdell who has
been visiting Mrs. II. A. Dixon If
Clinton during the past week has
returned to her home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. LeBaron Wiseman
OF Waterville are the guests of Mrs.
Mlseman's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. e.
E. Merrill in Newport.
Ihere Will be a meeting of the Wa
terVllle- Winslow Chamber of Com
merce directors this afternoon at
4.SO O'Clock. to decide on the course
OF entertainment for next winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

m. Ladies' Aid of the Universal
e., church will meet Wednesday
l .s,;n. at the home OF Mrs. Horton
ess;er.tsad. 10 Burleigh Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

The Current Events Department.
0, the waterville Women's club will
NJ meet with Mrs. Frank Sedgley. 4
Heath Street this evening at 1.3O
o'clock. Subject "Aristocracy in
college Life" A paper will be read
Nv Mrs, Virgil TOtman OF Oakland.
Members will please come prepared
With current events on the subject.
The T. n. club Of the Getchell
street Baptist church were very
nleasantly entertained at the home OF
Mrs. Gladys Hall, "a North street last
evening. Plans were discussed in
PREPARATION for the play which the
club members are planning to give
,he latter part of April or the first OF
Nav. Arrangements were made for a
public chicken supper to be held at
tM church vestry. April IS. After the
rgular business had been transacted
an ENJOYABLE hour was spent. Ice
cream and cake were served by the
hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

Nr. Mary Hatch was a week end
,.;tcr At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
" Goodrich in Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

-. and Mrs. H. w. Gilman have
moved to skowhegan where Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Ralph Ormsby of Portland was a
business caller, Monday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27
,.,,rsaes ceuk Of Auburn was Q
1:Ssss caller in town yesterday.

=. a,sley was q professional caller
"stowhegan Saturday Of last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

,r. H. r. Coolidge of Pittsfield
~. a visitor in town the latter part
- ,.st week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

ate. Julia Hussey and Mrs. John
nayis were callers IN Oakland the
20 '... mart Of last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

,.r. Greeley Of Clinton has moved
q. fsmil to Waterville where Mr..
90 cs..Iey has employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-27

=: w. Means Of Gardiner n 4
business visitor In Elm iCtv.