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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
Tulane Runner Wins
S.A.A.U. Cross { ountry

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 25.-George
de Garmo of Tulane University won
the annual Southern Amateur Ath-
letic Union cross-country run at Tu-
lans stadium Saturday, covering the
course of slightly more than three
miles in 16 minutes and 25 3-5 sec
onds. Marion Wolfe of st. Stanislaus
College, Bay St. Louis, Miss, was
second and Gilbert Wade of the New
Orleans Y. M. On C. was third. :.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 25.-The
bas' tball 8. legation of the
University of North rolina, due
to reach here Monday morning,
wiz be the first arrival. for tho
Dixie chan-pions basketball
tournament, heduled to begin
at l o'clock Tuesday.
All drawings have taken place
and everything is i. dy the
series whic-- will be Played at the
auditorium. hit ga es will be
pla. I'd on the : st day five of
these contests exhibiting five of
the strongest contende IS i the
.orrnamen..~
The tournament will last
through o2t- rday, bringing to-
f->ther an array OF t e greatest
basketball IS in L. oath
Ian The program fl Tues
day is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
Colbert CUNTS Lose
To Sheffield Teams

LEIGHTON, Ala, Feb. 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Colbert County High
school boys quintet and the girls
sextet were defeated by the Sheffield
High school teams by the scores of 20
to 10 and Is to 6, respectively.
The boys game was exceedingly
close and interesting from the be-
ginning to the end. Excellent guard
ing on the part of the Sheffield boys
combined with tho inability of the
C. C. H. S. boys to make the most of
their tries for goal count, were the
deciding factors OF the contest.
Woodall and J. Avant were the
stars of the Sheffield team, they play
ing an exceedingly fine game.
For Colbert High, FELTON,, with 10
points to his credit, and Gaisser, with
points, were the offensive stars of
their team. King at center turned in
a-neat performance.
GIRLS GAME
The girls game started off with a
rush. For Sheffield, Keys, with
points, and Founders, with 4, were the
offensive stars for their team. E
Lamb played a superb game at guard
For Colbert High, Finney, with
goals to her credit, and Kimbrough
with 1 field goal. accounted for the
locals scores. Harland and Berry
man displayed the best guarding
prowess of the local team.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
Derbier Wins French
Pro Billiard Title

PARIS, Feb. 25.-M Derbier today
won he French 1872 balkline pro-
fessional billiard championship, TAX
ing four out of five matches of 500
points each. His highest run was
245 and his average 2S.13.
NJ. Gibelin was the runner-up. The
contest carried with it a prize of
10000 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
Ken Williams Doesn't
Sign Brown Contract

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25-Kenneth will
liams, outfielder of the St. Louis
Americans and champion home run
slugger of the American league last
season, failed to sign contract dur
ing conference with Bob Quinn.
business manager of the Browns. it
was announced last night. Williams
asked few days respite to consider
the terms offered. He emphasized
that he was not 'holdout.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
Value of Track Events
Increased to $4,000

KALAMAZOO. Mich, Feb. 25.-Total
value of the early closing events for
the grand circuit meeting here July
16 to 20 has been increased from
$4,000 to $4,000. The Kalamazoo
Exchange club purse. formerly the
paper mills purse, for 2:0S trotterS,
has been Increased from $4,000 to
$4,000, thus putting the classic back
to pre-war value. The nominations
close March IS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
Hare Heads { Committee
In Charge Of Events

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 25.-
Announcement has been made by DR..
S. q. Sanford, president of the
Southern intercollegiate Conference,
naming C. L. Hare, of Auburn;
Charles Bernier, of the University of
Alabama, and w. d. Chadwick of
Mississippi A. and NJ, to be a COM
nittee in charge of arrangements for
the S. 1. c.. track meet that is to
be held here on May Is and 10. Hare
will be chairman
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
REVENGE CAUSED THE
MATCHING OF O'DOWD
AND PROTO, BY TOMMY

Revenge surprising things King
through
life the ouowh
temporary matchmaker at the Birmingham Athletic club
the matching Jimmy Poo of Paterson N J and Tim
This balers will be ped against
at Athletic club Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
Georgetown's Gunners
Win From Penn State

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-George-
town university's rifle team defeated
Penn State 99S to 1914 in match
ended last night. Three Georgetown
men. Doran. Mccain and Rouse. made
erfect scores,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26

AUBURN, Ala, Feb. 24.-Alabama
Polytechnic Institute basketball ag-
gregation will leave here Tuesday
for Atlanta to enter the southern
college meet to be held there this
week.
Auburn holds victories over Geor-
gia, Birmingham Athletic Club, Camp
Benning and other first-class teams.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26

About 1870 Maxwell established the
theory that waves OF light were due
to an electro magnetic disturbance
in the ether. 1t was not until 1898
that Marconi applied a provisional
specification of apparatus for signal
ing by electric waves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26
ALABAMA is READY

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Feb. 24.-The
University of Alabama basketball
team will be given rousing send
off here this week when they leave
for Atlanta to participate in the
southern college basketball tourna-
ment.
Students at the Capstone believe
that the Crimson Tide stands a top
heavy favorite to cop the meet, al
though it is realized that the pick of
Dixie's college quintets will be in the
Gate City to participate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-26

First practicable submarine boat
was made by David bushnell of West
brook, Marine. in 1775.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
Bridges Addresses On
Satan's Empire Falling

Sunday afternoon in City hall, C. p.
Bridges of New York Of the Pilsr i'm
Staff of the International Bible Stu
dents association spoke on the sub
ject "Satan's Empire Falling" Mr..
Bridges was introduced by Mr.. Mason
OF Pittsf1eld. He spoke of world con-
ditions up to 1914, which date was
the end Of an old period and the be-
ginning Of new era. He quoted the
various prophecies of world condi-'
tions and declared that according to
scripture the kingdom of Christ must
come and that it's coming " JuId de-
stroy the Kingdoms OF this world.
Christ has actually come again into
the world. he said, and the troubles
and disturbances Of the present time
are the signs Of that coming ard Of
the end Of the old system. Still other
troubles were to come to the world as
we know it in the next two years,
then after that time the glorious
kingdom Of Christ would be evident,
SO that literally "milliens now living
shall never die" At the close OF the
meeting it was possible for those who
wished further instruction to obtain
literature upon the subject. The
speaker was vivid and forecful and
held the attention Of his audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
Temperance Program
At Free Baptist Church

The Sunday services at the VIM
ter Street Free Baptist church were
especially interesting. Rev. II. r.
Lowe gave a powerful sermon upon
the subject of Walk in the Light
Darkness or Heaviness?" which was
very impressive. The choir num-
bers were augmented by a fine solo
entitled I'm Jesus" sang by Miss
Grace Pullen of Augusta, which was
rendered with fine spiritual interpre-
tation, as usual. Miss Pullen has
gained many admiring friends in the
city upon previous occasions.
At the close of the morning SER
vice, at the session of the Sunday
schools, there was presented a fine
Temperance program, under the aus
pieces of the Sunshine Loyal Tenn
perance Legion of which many men,
bers in the school are active men,
bers. The program was arranged by
Mrs. Lottie Kerr of Augusta, who
superintends the Legion activities in
Kennebec county.
Rev. Mr.. Lowe addressed the chill
dren upon the subject National
Prohibition" which was greatly en-
joyed, being indeed an inspiration
to both young and old. The new pat
riotic temperance hymn, Its in the
Constitution" by Miss Pullen was a
pleasing feature and every child ad-
ded to the success of the whole.
Mrs Kerr spoke upon the work of
the children and their place in the
geat scheme to exterminate vice by
upholding the 18th amendment, and
voiced the fact that "if we are to take
the citadel of the liquor traffice we
must get the children af1eld."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
Mrs. Brown Enteftains
On Sons Birthday

Saturday evening the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. George Brown, Winthrop
street, was the scene Of a very pretty
party. Mrs. Brown entertained in
honor of the 2Sth birthday of her son,
Hiram GratriX of Portland. who with
his wife, is the guest OF the Browns.
The evening was very pleasantly
passed with music. games and dane
ing. Xylophone, saxophone and vio-
lin made an attractive orchestra. De-
licious refreshments Of ice cream and
cake of various toothsome kinds were
served by the hostess. There was a
wonderful birthday cake with the
requisite number of candles.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Gray. Mr.. and Mrs. George
81 adbury. Miss Bertha Alexander,
Mrs. Bessie Lerette. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Lerette, Mr.. and Mrs. Irving
Ballad. Mr.. and Mrs. George Cookson,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram Gratrix, Mrs. Clara Cas-
son, Roy Wing, Timothy Murphy and
the two grandsons Of Mrs. Brown,
Master Erldon Gratrix and Muster
Richard Cookson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
GARDINER PUBLIC LIBRARY

before, Just what necessity the lib
rary has become in the civil life of
our city, and felt amply repaid for
their labors.
Occupying a prominent position on
Water street, in an attractive brick
building, with 1900 volumes or more
upon its shelves and a generous
number of weekly and monthly
periodicals. the library has become
a matter of course. and little thought
is given to its past, save by a few
who arc cognizant of its history.
1t was in 1871, just 80 years after
Gardiner was incorporated as a town
and nine years before it assumed
the dignity of a city. that a group of
laboring men who believed that books
offered the medium for self-improve-
mcnt and the bctterment of condi-
tons. organized "The Mechanics
Association" the object being debate.
and the enlargement of the mental
horizon. Three years later We hear
of the Association having rooms in
the Bowman block. which stood on
the site now occupied by the post
Office. with a small library which was
open one afternoon and one evening
each week. There was a small MEM
bership fee charged and likewise a
fec for the use of the books.
a few years later the professional
men Of Gardiner. Pittston and Farm
ingdale started another library and in
1866 they had list of 1000 volumes,
mostly non fiction. During all these
years there was growing feeling
that the City of Gardiner should as
sumo the responsibility for the Me-
chanics Association library and on
May II. 1871, a contract was entered
into with the city, assented to by D.
c. Palmer, the mayor, and John
Webb. city clerk, whereby the city
should take over the books. provide
a suita BILE place and appropriate suf-
ficient funds for the maintenance of
the library. Five hundred dollars
was Immediately appropriated for
this purpose and the next legislature
sanctioned the raising Of SO cents on
each poll for the above purpose.
Shortly after the enthusiasm SEEM
ed to wane and many felt that the
city was not living up to its agree
ment In 1881 matters reached
climax and one bitter winters night
an indignation meeting was held by
five interested citizens, to consider
ways and means for the providing of
better accommodations for the IL
brary than the Rogers block, where
the library was then housed. afforded
These people were Miss Clara Rob
irson. Mrs. w. II. Curtis, afterward
librarian for many years, Mrs. Sara
Heath, James Nash and James D.
White. 1t seemed practically impos-
sible to interest the men of the city,
but suddenly appeared the MAN of
the Hour in the form Of Rev. Leav-
eret Bradlee, rector OF Christ church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21

The result was q mass meeting
not largely attended but sufficiently
80 to give an added hope In the
breasts Of the workers. A second
and a third meeting was called and
at the latter 1t was definitely de-
termined that the interest was SUI
ficent to go forward with the plans.
This meeting was called to order by
James d. White; Judge Henry Web
ster was elected chairman, Miss
Clara /. Robinson, secretary, and
Mrs. Treby Johnson, treasurer. A
fair was held and some funds OBJ
tanned in this manner. IT was the
persistent work Of Rev. Mr.. Bradley
that enabled them to raise $4700 in
one week and this with the proceeds
Of the fair showed the silver lining
In the dar kclOud.
Land for q building was donated
by William and Peter Bradstreet.
Overtures were made to the city to
join the citizens, but they could not
see their way clear.
Nothing, daunted, the brave band
Of workers, now called the Gardiner
Library Association, went ahead,
with the result that the fine library
building of which we are SO proud
was erected at an expense of OPP
proXimately $4,000. Henry Richards
was the architect and the first board
Of directors were: Hiram X. Morrell,
Mrs. Lizzie Curtis, Miss Clara /.
Robinson, Mrs. Laura f. Richards,
Miss Clara Clark. The president
was the Rev. Leverett Bradlee; vice
president, p. Fl. Holmes; secretary.
Ashbury c. Stilphen. On completion
the use of the first floor of the build
ing was given to the city. rent free,
provided the building was exempt
from taxation. Here the city has
since maintained the library, while
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
u. M. Circle Meets
Last for Season

The last meeting Of the Universal
list Mission Circle for the current
year was held Friday with Mrs.
Charles Hendrick. Since this was the
annual meeting reports Of the years
work were read and officers elected.
The reports showed the Circle to
have met all it's various obligations
and to have a small amount left over
in the treasury with which to start
the new year. There was consider
able interest and enthusiasm for the
work and the new year will start I'M
der pleasant and favorable condi-
tons.
The same board Of officers was re-
elected. Mrs. Charles Hendrick, pres
ident; Mrs. Helen NJ. Robinson, vice
president: Mrs. Chester Fuller, sec
rotary, and Miss Annie Jones, treas
urer. At the close of the meeting
delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
Attended Sunday
School 81 Years

Benjamin S. Grant, the present
superintendent of the Free Baptist
Sunday School of this city. does not
believe in graduating from Sunday
school, as rather too many do believe
today. Mr.. Grant started to go to
Sunday school when he was seven
years of age and has kept it up to
the present day. having attended as
pupil, teacher or superintendent for
period of 81 years. He was tho SUI
perintendent of the Easton, Me-, Free
Baptist Sunday school for 10 years
and has filled the same position in the
Wintre street Free Baptist Sunday
school for a period of 10 years. He
has always been interested in young
people, and this greatly increased
during the time he taught school win
tors. II years. He is close student
Eible through seven times.
Mr.. Grant was born in Parkman,
Me, and when the family moved to
.ArOostook county was 10 years of age.
He was educated in the schools Of
Cambridge. Me-, and at the Maine
Central Institute. At the latter place
lie met his wife. Lizzie Holt of Hamp-
den. who has also taught for many
SSdIo III SuIludy SCHOOl. 1uey were
married in 1881.
Mr.. Grant was converted to the
Baptist faith under the preaching Of
Rev. G.. NJ. Park, one of the pioneer
ministers of Aroostook county. Mr..
Grants mother Mrs. Susan Lord.
now 81 resides at Winthrop and still
maintains an active interest in church
work. His oldest brother, frank =.
Grant was superintendent of the Sun
day school at Fort Fairfield for 20
years.
The subject of this sketch served
for nine years as a deacon of the Free
Baptist church at Easton. and has oc-
casionally occupied the pulpit during
the absence of the pastor Mr.. Grant
Is usually accompanied to church by
his two daughters ,one of whom is
r.usically inclined, his wife and three
grandchildren.
Mr.. Grant served for four years as
selectman of the town of Randolph
and while in Easton was a member of
the Board of Education. When the
pl ohibition party was f1ourishiny Mr..
Grant was actively connected with it
and at one time was prohibition can
didate for the Legislature and also
for Register of Deeds in Aroostook
county. Mrs. Grant is much inter-
ested in literary matters and has
served as correspondent for one of
the Bangor papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
Funeral 81 Mrs. Gertrude Toothaker

The funeral of the late Mrs. Gertrude
F. Toothaker was held from her late
home. IS Fremont street, Saturday aft
ernoon at o'clock, Rev. Charles How
ard Atkins. pastor of the Highland
Avenue NJ. E. church. officiating. The
lodge of Rebekahs. of which the de-
ceased was member. also held their
service. There was large attendance
Of friends and profusion of floral
tributes. The bearers were S. NJ. Lib
by. Fred Anketell. George Sager and
Ralph Long. Interment was in the fam
lily lot in Ook Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
CHOIR JOURNEYS
TO RICHMOND

The choir Of the Sacred Heart
church went to Richmond Sunday ana
sang at high mass at 1880 there. Rev.
Er. Sloan said mass and gave an in.
spring address. The members Of the
choir we're entertained at dinner in
Richmond and passed the day there
Some of the party were the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. McKennon, others Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Huley. They
made the trip in Leonard Brothen
truck. driven by Charels Hippler..
Those who went were Rev, Fl.
Sloan. Miss Dorothy Quinn. Miss
Madeline Quinn, Miss Alice Sterena.
Miss Catherine Woo6.tde, Miss Kath-
crime McGinn, Miss Mary CALI, Mira
Josephine Perazzi and little Miss
Madeline Perazzi, Miss Rachel Co.
dere. Charles Hippler, Claude Arata
Arthur Leonard. Arthur Burns, Law.
renee Woodside, Walter Lerstt4
George Barker and Thomas Glenn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21

the Library Association derive a
slight income from the hall above,
which Is used in keeping the build
ing in repair. In 1892 q lot adjoin-
ing the library was secured and 4
fine lawn maintained.
The present officers of the Library
Association are 8. d. soule, presi-
dent; DR.. G. j. Bragdon. vice presi-
dent; Mrs. George Barstow, secre-
tarym Samuel D. Soue. treasurer:
directors, Ernest L. Goodspeed, j.
Walter Robinson, Miss Rosa1ind
Richards, Miss Della Collins, Miss
Clara Robinson. The three trustees
of the library, appointed by the city.
are Mrs. J. Walter Robinson. Hon.
Oliver B. Clason, DR.. c. J. Bargdon. A
group OF readers" pass upon the
publications before they are allowed
to he placed in circulation.
There have been but three lib
rarians in charge since the city took
charge. They are Charles o. Wads-
worth, a veteran OF the Civil war,
and for many years city clerk; Mrs.
Lizzie Curtis. who assumed Charlie
in 1898 and Mrs. Belle Berry who
took over the management in 1918
and remained in charge until her
death, little core than a year ago.
Since Mrs. :3e"rSs decease. the as
sistant. Mrs. John Newell has cen
in charge. H n health would not per
NIT her accepting VI the offered posi-
ton as librarian and she was forced
to relenquish c',aree last month. Mrs.
Lawrence Cobb is filling the vacancy
until the arri i Cf the new librarian.
Miss Martha Bartlett, who will as
81. 1o%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21

A few weeks ago at a meeting of
the Gardiner City Council, one of the
trustees Of the Gardiner Public Lib
rarly appeared before that august
body with the proposition to close
the library for the month of May,
until the newly chosen librarian
could assume her duties. Up went
the hands of the council in holy hor-
COR. What. close the public library
even for a few weeks? They rather
guessed not. Would that some Of the
pioneer workers for the library; those
who gave freely of their time, labor
and money at the time the library
was started and who stood stcadfast
to the idea all through the early
days when the outlook seemed black
indeed. could have been there and
heard the voices OF the council mem
bers raised in protest. They would
certainly have seen then, if never
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-21
Funeral Of John Grant

The funeral of the late John T.
Grant was held Saturday afternoon at
ESQ O'Clock from his late home, clos
son street. Rev. Milo G. Folsom. pastor
OF tie Cniversalist church. officiating.
There was a delegation from Heath
Post. G. A. r.. present, the deceased
having been an active member Of that
organization. There was a large at
tendance of friends and a profusion of
mowers. The bearers were John W..
Grant, W. II. Grant. II. l.. Grant and
r. G. Brown. Intermert was In the
family lot in Oak Grove cemetery,