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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
Refuse to Accept ..
Resignation Minister
Who Admitted Kissing

Boston. Oct. Rev. George L.
Paine. who received beating early
in July at the hands of Lieut.. Wesley
McLaren Hague, L. S. ~, on account
of a kiss which the minister. who had
married the pair. gave Mrs. Priscilla
Hague, the lieutcnants wife. will con-
tinue an executive secretary Of the
Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
The board of directors of the fedora
ton. voting after a five-hour session
today, refused by a vote of - to to
accept his proffered resignation.
In statement issued by the board
tonight which set forth at length the
reasons for its action that incident
was referred as essentially an Of
Tense against high manners and the
highest type of behavior" only. in view
of the fact that Lieutenant Hague. in
signed statement. has said that
neither he nor his wife believed at
any time that there was any evil in
tent in Mr.. Paines action"
Although. the statement continued.
the board condemned this type of he
havior." II recognized that the unwis-
dom Of this act has been freely and
frankly acknowledged" and that it
should be treated accordingly"
The statement added that lin the
light of the above facts for this board
to accept the resignation of Mr. Paine
would be to acQuesCe in a false and
sinister Interpretation of his offense
contrary to fact" II was added that
there was no warrant in the gospel
for ending a career of impressive
Christian service because of "one in
discreet act
The minority. composed of Rev. w.
w. Dickard of the Free Baptist church.
Roxbury; Rev. ]. NJ. Shepler. district
superintendent of the Methodist Epis-
copal church: Mrs. Herman Lathrop
and Rev. W. Harry Frcda of the Clar-
endon Street Baptist church. main
tanned that 1.-THE incident which led up
to Mr.. Paine's proffered resignation
lad impaired his usefulness as secre-
tary." The four will. however. con-
tinue to cooperate with the majority,
they announced.
The incident which started the train
of events ending in Rev. Mr.. Paine's
offer to resign grew out of an auto
mobile trip in Belmont and a walk
through a meadow in which Mr.. Paine
admitted playfully tickling Mrs.
Hague with straws of timothy hay and
kissing her in q fatherly fashion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

of evidence regarding express pack
ages for him; he denied any connec-
ton with the murder and tried to
show an alibi-Mr. Fisher asserted.
Going further into the evidence
offered at the trial. Mr.. Fisher said
that it was shown that Nannah was
seen leaving the Home about dusk;
he was seen carrying an umbrella.
A man who lived an eighth of a mile
away heard shots and going out of
his camp, saw a man coming away
whom he identified as Nannah. He
identified him as Nannah by his gen.
eral appearance and his peculiar gait.
which he testified was half way be-
tween a walk and a trot without
either foot touching the ground"
Hardy was killed instantly. Three
shots hit Mrs. Hardy. Mrs. Hardy
testified that she and her husband
had retired early that night. The
first she knew of any trouble was
when she saw man standing at the
window of their camp with a SOL
dler's cap. She recognized him as
Nannah. Mr. Fisher further stated
that Mrs. Hardy's testimony showed
that Nannah fired down through
the window. She cried out, Mr..
Nannah, don't shoot any more"
Nannah continued to fire after she
had cried out. This statement that
Nannah stood off and fired is not the
truth" said Mr.. Fisher.
Nannah was one of the worst
liars | ever saw" said Mr.. Fisher.
He contradicted his own witnesses,
facts and documents. The only way
that Nannah was connected directly
with the murder was by the revolver
and the umbrella, stated Mr.. Fisher.
The umbrella Nannah had borrowed
from Hardy. Nannah denied having
a revolver. but while Vannah was
IN the State hospital for observa-
ton as to his sanity, an officer found
the revolver under a large oak tree
in the vicinity of the Home. The
revolver showed signs of having been
there some months. The umbrella
was identified by Mrs. Hardy as one
Nannah had borrowed from her.
Il was told that the proponents
of the pardon did not deny that
Nannah was properly convicted of
murder, but maintained that Vannah
simply shot at the Hardy camp. If
Nannah merely shot at the Hardy
camp without intending to kill anv-
one ne was not guilty of murder"
said the deputy attorney general.
Mrs. Vannah said that Vannah
had accused Hardy OF stealing
liquor. Vannah never made such
statements. according. to Mr.. Fisher,
Mr.. Hardy was killed. Mrs. Hardy
received three bullets in her BODY.
She finally recovered and is now
married to man in one of the adj
joining towns. She wanted an on
portunity to he heard if there was
any chance of Nannah being par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

doned
1t is now claimed that Vannah
is not dangerous. He was an old
man at the time of the crime, but
he was "a fiend inCarnate," said Mr..
Fisher. That was in 1913. Three
physicians said then that he was suf-
fering from angina pectorisn and that
he probably would not live more
than a year or so. He is still living.
This was one of the most atrocious
murders that l ever knew of in
kennebec county. If this man came
and told the truthv matters might
be different, Mr.. Fisher suggested.
No man is entitled to a pardon who
tries to get it by false pretenses.
Mr.. Sawtclle in Rebuttal
The council will remember that
l made no contention that the ver-
dict was not warranted by the evil
denCe or that the sentence was not
just" said Attorney Melvin Z. Saw
telle of Augusta, counsel for the pc
titioner. in reply to the statements
made by Mr.. Fisher. II simply
asked for executive Clemency on the
grounds of the age and the condi-
ton of the prisoner"
Regarding the petition for pardon,
Mr.. Sawtelle said that the points set
a
which had been presented to the
Governor and Council by the law
firm of Pattangall & Locke, during
the administration of Governor Mil
liken. That petition alleged that
Nannah did not intend to shoot
Hardy. Mr.. Sawtelle stated that he
had said that he made no conten-
ton on the point that the evidence
did not warrant the finding of the
verdict or the sentence imposed: that
he argued simply for clemency.
In reference to the physical con-
dition of Nannah. Mr.. Sawtelle said
that the man probably has tubercu-
losis of both lungs and would have
to have hospital treatment. The
hospital at the State prison is de-
stroyed. Mr.. Sawtelle pointed out.
This man would be no asset, but a
burden at the prison. Attorney Saw
telle said that he had presented a
letter from the governor of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home, stating that
If Nannah was pardoned he would
be received there. The hospital IA
Cllltles there are adequate.
1t is competent for the Governor
and Council to place such restric-
tons upon Nannah as they deem
best. Mr.. Sawtelle brought out the
point that n man in Nannahs physi-
cal condition and at his age, a
years, could not do damage to any
person and that the granting of a
pardon to the man could not be
criticized by anyone.
At the close of the arguments pre-
scented, the Governor and Council
took upon the case in executive ses-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
Rebekahs Observe
NeighbOrs Night

Neighhors' Night was observed by
the DorCas Rebckah Lodge last eve
ming in their hall on Common street,
when $50 mciAbcrs of the Fairfield.
Oakland and Watervile lodges met at
the hall and Joined in a get-together
banquet and initiation. The Goodwill
lodge of Fairfield conferred the de-
gree on number of candidates. The
supper was an excellent affair served
under the direction of Mrs. T. w. Mer-
row. who was chairman. assisted by
several other ladies. An entertain
ment consisting of several piano Sc
lectiOns by various members was pre-
scented. Speakers from the different
lodges We're heard and Mrs. Fred Ed
wards gave several readings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
VANNAH DENIED
Continued from Paua Onal

them to get the right idea of the
matter.
He pointed out that the petition
for the pardon of Nannah stated that
Nannah had inadvertently and with
ont intent shot Hardy and his wife.
THAT is not So" said Mr.. Fisher. He
asserted that he remembered the
evidence in the case as he was county
attorney at the time and it was his
first murder case. He outlined the
evidence, bringing out the points that
Nannah was an inmate of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home. a man about
20 years of age. and his record there
was fairly good so far as could he
ascertained except that there was
some evidence of his having been in
trouble in New Hampshire before
coming to the National Soldiers
Home.
Hardy was a Spanish War veteran
and had come from New York to
Maine to recover his health. He had
rented q camp by Togus stream. The
woman with Hardy was his common
law wife. The marriage was not
legal according to the laws Of Maine,
but in New York it was legal.
"Vannah In the Liquor Business"
The evidence disclosed. Mr.. Fisher
declared. that Vannah was doing a
liquor business. Liquor could then
be procured from Massachusetts,.
Vannah's camp was across the
stream. He transported the liquor
from Rockland, peddling It at the
National Soldiers Home. There was
no question about that. Mr.. Fisher
said. Vannah had an army overcoat
fitted up so that he could carry a
supply of IL bottles in it. Apparently
the officers at the Home had not
caught him peddling the liquor.
At the trial of the case in the Ken
nebec county superior court, vannah
never admitted that he was near the
Hardy camp at the time Of the shoot
ing affair: he denied that he was ever
In the liquor business - in spite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
MUCH BUSINESS
AT OCTOBER MEET
OF CITY COUNCIL

The October meeting of the City
Government was held last evening in
the City Council rooms. Mayor Leon
o. Tebbetts presided. The first
business was the passage of the roll
of accounts amounting to $54,6 81.
The following orders were passed:
Ordered. That the City treasurer,
be and is hereby authorized to pay
John Paikowsly of Waterville the
sum of $156.80. as a refund, the same
to be charged to the miscellaneous
account
Ordered. that the city electrician
be authorized to allow public utility
corporations maintaining wires with
in the city highways. to trim such
trees within the limits Of such high.
ways in order to safeguard public
travel along said highways. from
live wires liable to be burned off or
broken by such trees.
Such trimming to be done under
the supervision of the city electrician
and no tree to be permanently in
jured or destroyed by such trim
ming.
An order asking for the refund of
$161.55 to f. F. Hitchings for tax paid
on land not known was passed, and
then the vote rescinded in order that
the matter may be further investi-
gated.
A bill from Myer Levine for 10
sheep killed by dogs at SIS each and
several lambs AZ = each was accept
ed and referre he committee on
claims and the - solicitor
A letter from the fire chief telling
of the resignation of Walter A. Nc
Alary and Harold Morrison and the
receival into membership of r. E.
Brown and Ralph e. Gilmore and the
election of Grover Loveioy as lieut.
enant was read and approved.
Following is the roll of accounts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
Monthly Meeting
EpWOrth League

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Epworth League of the Methodist
church was held last evening at the
home of Stanley and Pauline Lunn.
About 35 were present. Several new
members were taken into the league.
After a short business meeting the
leaguers were led from the home to
the corn field where they were con-
Quoted by path which had been cut
through the corn to a large circle in
the middle of the corn field. In the
center of this circle was a bonfire over
which the leaguers roasted corn and
marshmallows. Games were enjoyed
by everyone and refreshments served.
Three cheers were given for the Lunns
after which everyone returned at a
late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mrs. Inez Walker will hold an in
formal opening at her new shop on
Temple street today. The store is
attractively decorated with autumn
flowers and gladiolas and the win
dows supplied with a luxurious dis
play of fall apparel. A speciality in
cloth and silk dresses. Gotham gold
stripe hosiery, radium and Jersey
silk underwear and corsets is being
made and people are cordially invited
to visit this neat little shop and get
acquainted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
JUDGE Lectures Small Bows

Judge Atchley yesterday afternoon
on the charge of breaking windows.
Three of the boys admitted breaking
one pane of glass each with sling
shot. The other boy denied breaking
glass but admitted using a slingshot.
The judge gave them severe lee
ture and warned them that a second
appearance might mean reform
school. One boy was aged Q, two u
and the other Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
Eames.Thurston

John II. Eames of Benton, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Games Of
Winslow was married to Miss Hazel
A. Thurston of Pittsfield, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland G. Pitts. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. c..
A Knickerbocker Of the Universalist
church last Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
OAKLAND

THE Story Of the Pink Rose" will be
repeated. Members of the Sunday
school are wearing Rally Day tags
this week and are endeavoring to tag
all absentees, together with their
friends who are not members Of other
Sunday schools. Those who are sue
cessful will receive souvenirs and spe-
cial rewards Of merit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
Joint Committees
4. of C.. Meet

A meeting of the joint committees
of the Chamber of Commerce ana ia
Sunset Home Association was held ,ast
evening, DR.. j. D. Taylor was annoint-
ca chairman, and Miss Alice NJ Pur-
inton secretary. 1t was planned 70
hold big supper in the latter mart
OF October at which time the can,s
pa1gn will be launched for raising
funds for the Sunset Home Associae
ton: 1t was also voted to have comics
OF the constitution and bylaws of tho
association printed in the near fnture
The need of this home is realized &C
already several applications by old Ia.
dies have been received. o4u Id
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Joseph O. Poulin pleaded guilty
before Judge Atchley yesterday
morning to the theft of an auto tire
from John E. Hersom. He was SEN
fenced to pay fine of S25 and costs
Of S10.S9 or to serve 80 days in Jail.
The fine was RENTED on payment Of
costs. The arrest was made by
Deputy Sheriff Charles Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Another man who can boast of good
returns from his poultry yard is Ar
thur NJ. Ward of Winslow. Mr.. Ward
has flock of 157 Dhode Island Red
pullets which were Matched March Is,
1928. In the last 16 days of Septem-
Der these pullcts laid 747 eggs. Sew
eral reports of fine egg record have
been reported but this seems to beat
the record so far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

The program committee Of the
Home Economics department of the
Waterville Woman's club met at the
home Of the department chairman,
Mrs. Della Drake. Yesterday after
noon. An excellent program was
prepared for the years work. On
October %, covered dish supper
will be served at the home of Mrs.
Clarkin at IL Center street All
members are requested to be pres
ent to enjoy this affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

The Mems Auxiliary of the Metho-
dist church will meet this evening in
the church vestry. Following the
supper served al $50 there will be a
business meeting after which w. w.
Quinton. agent of the Lockwood mills
VIII give an address on the making
of cotton goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Ralph Nanter and his Domino Or
hcestra, who have been playing at
Bear Pond Park for the summer sea-
son, have returned to Watervlle,
and will make their headquarters
here for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

The Western Avenue Football team
won from the Oakland Street foot
hall squad with a score of 40 to 6,
yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The
game lasted for l IL hours, both
teams fighting hard to win the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

There will be a meeting of the Wa
terville Democratic club at 100 this
evening at the aldermen's rooms
The report of the membership drive
will be given,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mrs. Ugene Pierce of Worcester,
Mass. who has been visiting at the
homo of Mrs. Robert Harlow has re-
turned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mrs. George Dews has returned
from a two weeks vacation spent in
Guilford and Dexter, with friends
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Silence Howard Hayden Chapter. D.
A. r., will meet at the home Of Mrs.
Charles Moore at 22S Main street Fri
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. There will
be a roll call and vacation notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

The American Legion Auxiliary
held whist party last evening in
their hall. A good number were
present and a fine time enjoyed by
all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cloutier have
returned to their home in Biddeford
after few days visit to relatives in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mrs. Alice Morse. Mrs. ]. E. Saw
telle and Mrs. c. o. Davis of Sidney
were in town yesterday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mrs. Harold Simpson has returned
from a visit to relatives in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet with Mrs. Charles
L. Getchell at As Western avenue this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mrs. Stella Hitchcock Of West
Vile. Conn, is visiting her mother.
In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

Haines Theatre-"The Little
Church Around the Corner" with
Claire Windsor and other stars; Leah
Baird in rs Divorce a Failure?";
The Eagles Talons"
Wednesday-City Opera House
Merry Go Round"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Every girl who sees these
new wool dresses will surely
want one. The STYLES are so
new and attractive. Materials
are serge, Jersey. wool crepe
and new novelty plaids and
checks. Shades are tan, navy,
Copen, rcd: also many nobby
color combinations are shown.
Sizes 6 to IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Miss Valeda Tardiff Is visiting at
the home of her brother, Ralph Tar
diff Of Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

John Reed has returned from q
business trip to New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Miss Irene Caron Of Elm street is
visiting relatives in Lewiston for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mrs. c. o. Plummer Is visiting hel
sister, who is Ill at Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

John NJ. Allen of Boston, was CALL
ing in the city yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

The First Unitarian Society held a
social last evening in Ware parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Inc annual church supper of the
Hetcheil street Baptist church was
Ae!o IN the Nestry last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

The Frank D. Romeo post Of North
Fassalboro will hold another of their
weekly dances Wednesday night at
Citizens hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mathews and
M, NJ ana Mrs. Grant Mathews spent
LIE DAY yesterday at Augusta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
Isaiah r. Clark

Isaiah Russell Clark died Monday
morning about 10 o'clock at his home
on Fairfield street after several weeks
illness. aged rs years. Mr.. Clark was
born in Smithfield. Me-, Feb. 4, 1S4S,
son of Josiah Clark and Rachel Gray
Clark. For many years he resided in
East Wilton, coming to Oakland about
20 years ago and was employed as a
foreman in the knife department of
the Dunn Edge Tool Co. Mr.. Clark
was prominent member of the Ma
sonic orders in town and was a trustee
of the Cascade Savings Bank. Besides
his wife he is survived by one daugh-
ter, Miss Louise Clark, who teaches
in til, high school at Sherman Mills.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence Thursday morning at y
o'clock. Rev. Weston p. Holman of
the Methodist church will off1ciate and
the remains will be taken to East Will
ton for burial.
Moving pictures on Hygiene" will
be shown this evening in Grange hall
under the auspices of the State Board
of Health. While the pictures are be-
ing shown, Miss Aida A. Barrows Of
the department of hygiene will lee
ture. The entertainment Is free for all.
Refreshments will be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03
Committee on roSOlutlOl
DR.. Dallas Lore Sharpe

ltSlttuL L Cllttil Iltl OuuNtu IL
Sharpe as one of the principal speak
crs of the afternoon. DIR. Sharpe in
the beginning of his address spoke of
the pilgrims coming from England
and one of the first things they did
was to change the educational sys-
TEN used in the old country. lie de-
Clared that many things in America
are similar to the Anglo Saxon Gus
toms such as language but said DR..
Sharpe we can not use a single Brit
ish institution successfully in a de-
mocracy although we are trying to
use the English aristocratic schools
to a certain extent.
DR.. sharpe was emphatic in his de-
nunCiation of the people who took
their children from the public schools
to keep them from minsling with
other children of different classes and
placing them in private schools.
The speaker declared that the only
thing in America wholly devoted to
the proportion Of democracy is the
public school.
Il want my boys to he educated
where they can compete with the
Jewish boys, the negro boys and
every other boy that goes to school
in this country" said the professor
whoever Sights the public school
Sights the American Flag. 1t is the
nations school and belongs to the
people in spirit and in truth. In
England every schol child is taught
to look up or down but in America
the child is taught to look the other
person right in the eye. This is not
a white mans country, nor a black
mans country, nor a yellow mans
country, nog Catholics country nor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

), The Women's Alliance Of the Tn
ltarlan church will meet Thursday
afternoon at o'clock in the Ware
parlors. AS this is to be an important
meeting full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

None better than the Miss
Saratoga" They are so splen-
didly made, and from such fine
materials. Ask any girl who
has worn one. Shades are navy,
red, brown and green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-03

Shaker knit, wool. heavy and
warm, made with shawl collar.
Shades, navy. Brown and tan.
Just what the girls need for
school or outing wear.