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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
ADVISES STUDY OF LOCAL HISTORy
FROM ORIGINAL SOURCE IN talk BEFORE
ALL SOULS CHAPTER LAYMEN'S LEAGUE

Information, and to distinguish In his
study between the true and the false.
that he may learn not to accept
hear-say evidence and come to I'M
derstand that history. to be of real
value, must be the truth, absolute
and impartial.
1.-THE teachers should see to it that
the pupils learn to discriminate and
distinguish. between that historical
information which is accurate and
authentic and that which is unreli-
able and consequently cannot be con-
sidered as good history. Herein is a
most valuable study for the pupil to
distinguish between the false and the
truas "a
'".And the study of local history
from the souces. Here it is, at first
hand, much of it new and unused.
Every town is rich in sources and all
the foregoing suggestions are put
forth with the underlying idea of
studying from the sources-old
deeds, old records. old letters. old
books, old pictures, old furniture, old
houses and old Inhabitants, the town
records and reports. these are simply
suggestions of where to go for lorigi-
nal and valuable information"
Mr.. Packard then went on to give
q brief history Of the founding of the
various colonies in Maine, including
the trading post in this city which
at the time was known as "koussi-
noe. He told of Arnold's expedition
to Quebec in 1775 and of his stop at
Fort Western, incidentally introduce
ing touch of romance by telling OF
the romantic attachment of Aaron
Burr and the Indian girl, JacataQuai
who followed him to Quebec.
At the conclusion of this speech
| Justice Leslie C. Cornish gave some
most interesting accounts Of the early
history OF Augusta and Of the strong
men who shaped its early history
He spoke especially Of General Will
liam Lithgaw, Col. Arthur Lithgow
and Of Llewellyn Lithgow the donor
| Of the Lithgow Free Public Library
| He mentioned the fact that while
| Augusta in the early days was what
we would now term wilderness. the
| people lived in houses which were
| furnished in almost luxurious style
| They had transported household
| goods from England which had be-
longed to their forebears before
them, and in spite Of the fact that
| they had to journey through the
| woods over almost impossible trails
or up the river in boats.
Other members Of the Chapter. al
50. contributed interesting historical
! facts and the discussion which fol-
lowed was very instructive.
K The chapter voted at a short bust
! ness meeting to conduct the morn
ing service on December 8 as has
/, been the custom throughout the
country for some years. This Sunday
has been selected by the chapters OF
the country and the morning service
will be conducted by various laymer
from the local chapter. Il
A letter has been received from
/ President Harry Packard who is now
| in Bermuda, stating that he will re.
turn on Dec. ID. 1t Is planned tc
have him speak on Bermuda" at the
next meeting which win be held in
| December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
Fine Entertainment
Numbers at WOmen's
| Dept. "Y" Social

One OF the most enjoyable func-
tons held at the Y. M. c. A. for some
time. took place Friday night, when
the Women's department of the "Y"
gave q social and dance. The pro-
ceeds Of the affair are to be used for
the various activities Of the women's
department.
A program of special numbers
which were presented during the
evening was very pleasing. Mrs.
Murins Morgan, an expert violinist
played a group of three selections in
q most beautiful manner. These
were Romance" by Wtegud. "Mazur-
ka" by Winiauski and Memories
by Cadman. She was heartily en-
cored.
Two pupils of Miss Dorothy Gray,
Miss Madeline Fox and Miss Marjorie
Gray appeared in beautiful solo
dances ana were called back several
times. Miss Fox presented 'sValse
Gracieuse," and Miss Gray one called
Just Being Happy"
Mrs. Arthur Minchin sang Just A
Little Smile" and as an encore "a
Little House for YOU" Ludger J.
Vermette sang two beautiful num-
bers Even Bravest Heart" from
Faust, and Love Sends a Little Gift
of Roses" with "Obstination" as an
encore.
The remainder Of the evening was
enjoyed with dancing. the music be-
ing furnished by Latno's orchestra
of four pieces. Refreshments of ice
cream were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

attended any theatres while in the
city ne did remember seeing some
vaudeville acts at Keiths.
When interviewed at his home In
this city Friday night. Frank G..
MarstQn, the young mans father.
stated that Everett was perfectly
normal in condition from the time
he reached his home with his
friends, but that he was being per-
mitted to gain much needed rest
ana that none of the members OF
the family circle had pressed the
boy concerning his strange experi-
ence. Mr. Marston stated that the
young man would remain at his
home in this city probably all OF
next week and then would return
to his studies at Colby college.
Marston was very active in many
student activities at Waterville and
according to Stanley g. Estes, who
knew him very intimately, his lapse
OF memory was probably due to the
extraordinary pressure of his studies
ana his extra work. The case is
believed to, have been one of am
nesia, and 1t is a well known and
demonstrated fact that a person suf-
fering from this strange malady,
may move about and talk with peo-
,ple, apparently in a perfectly nor
NAL condition, controlled by the SUBJ
conscious self, but afterward have
no recollection of what took place.
Z The. Marston home over which a
shadow lay like pail on Thanks
giving day, was the scene Of rejoic-
ing last evening. and the youths
mother, who had been nearly pros
trated by grief over her sons IN
explained absence, gave thanks that
all was well again. The real Thanks
giving was observed at the Marston
home on South Chestnut street FRI
day evening. with the Colby student,
bis parents and his two collegemates
and intimate friends assembled
about the home fireside.
1t is notable that in connection
with the search and finding of the
missing boy. that the power of
printed publicity WAS so clearly
demonstrated. Where the telephone
and telegraph wires, as well as the
more recent radio served only to
broadcast the details of the stu
dents disappearance, It was the
published story with likeness of
the young mans face and features
In the newspapers which finally
brought him into touch again with
family and friends. The story had
been released for publication only
Thursday and appeared for the first
time in the morning papers of yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Fl. Judson Cross, who for the past
four years has been special agent
for the Provident Mutual Life and
Trust Company of Philadelphia, now
the Provident Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Philadelphia, has been
transferred from Augusta to Chicago,
Ills, where he will be associated
with Herrick g. Redington general
agents for that concern and he left
ON the 10:48 train Friday evening for
that city. He will commence his du-
ties in his new field Of work next
Monday.
Mr.. Cross has been lifelong resi-
dent of Augusta and his many friends
in this section regret that he has de-
cided to leave but join in wishing
him good luck and prosperity. Mr..
Cross is graduate of the Smith
Grammar school and the Dirigo
Bushes College of Augusta in 1899.
For Is. years he was associated with
his father S. B. Cross, in the grocery
business in this city. He then be-
came president and treasurer of the
Glenwood Spring Company, a po-
sition which he held for 20 years,
selling out his interests in that con-
Germ five years ago. Since then he
mas DScA cHSdScO Al IHe lllS 1NSu-
rance business.
Mr.. Cross has a wide acquaintance
in the state and has been one of the
popular business men of Augusta.
He Is a member of Bethlehem Lodge,
+. and A. NJ, .Cushnoc Chapter, Trim
ity Commandery,. the Council, the
Scottish Rites bodies Of Augusta and
Portland, the Mystic Shrine Of Lew
iston, and the Augusta Rotary Club.
He recently rendered his resigna-
ton as agent for the Massachusetts
Protectice Association of Worcester,
Mass, of which Harry d. Written of
Portland is state agent. His work in
this section for the Provident Mu-
tual Company will be looked after by
the state agent. Freeman NJ. Grant
of Portland. Mr.. Cross son, HUI
bert, will also assist in the work in
this part of the state.
In Chicago. Mr.. Cross will reside
at THE Windemere hotel, of which
Wilbur T. Emerson, formerly man
ager of the Augusta House, is now
vice president and general manager.
His bushes address VIII be 1905 Har-
ris Trust Bldg, Chicago.
Mrs. Cross and their son. J. HUI
bert, who Is now in the employ of
the State Highway Department, will
remain in Augusta for the present,
at their home at 239 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

An intensity interesting and in
structive evenings program was pre-
scented Friday evening at the Novem-
Der meeting of All Souls chapter of
the Laymens' League held in the
church parlor at 6.15. The evening
was devoted to discussion of the
early history of Augusta and the
state of Maine and at its close all
present were united in the opinion
that this was one of the most inter-
esting meetings yet held by the chap
ter.
Following the supper, gBertram E.
Packard. peputy Commissioner OF
Educaiians 4r til estate Of Maine was
introduced Jas the speaker of the
evening. rssPackard is q strong be-
lever in the advisability of teaching
the early history of the community
and state in the public schools and
took as his theme, Local History In
the Schools"
In his introduction he said, "In all
the great field of human. history
there is no part more fascinating or
more interesting than a study of To-
cal history. And in these days.
where we are placing so much en-
phasis upon the correct teaching of
our history as a nation and are striv-
ing to our utmost to engender in the
minds Of our pupils a feeling OF civic
pride and patriotism, 1t is of especial
Importance that we emphasize the
teaching Of local history in our
schools. For in no surer way can we
iilculcate those principles Of patrio-
tism than by such teaching.
Love and knowledge OF the local
ity of ones birth goes far toward
love of safe and nation, which must
be the foundation of a patriotism
that will in a way be permanent and
enduring. The teaching Of local his
tory may also be made the means oi
developing in the minds of our pupils
what may be termed as historical
sense; that is, by teaching a pupil
to go to the original sources for his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
READS STORY OF OWN DlSAP PEARtNCE' N .
PAPERS = MARSTON SAFE AT HOME HERE
But RECALLS NOTHING Of HAPPENINGS

After Il systematic fiye days search
which extended over all New England
and the Hast and in which all the
twentieth century facilities OF tels-
phone. telegraph, ana radio were
called Into play, and the extensive
poltee drag net systerna ofsfall the
larger eitier In New England combed
their respective areas, Everett Carter
Marston, who mysterfousIy disap.
peared from his room, in the Alpha
fraternity. house at Waterville last
Saturday night. came to the home Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G.
Marston. s South Chestnut street
Friday afternoon.
The Colby senior, declares that he
recollects nothing Of his doings from
the time he was in his room In Wat
erviiie, Saturday night until on Fri-
day morning in Portland he read a
newspaper account of his own dis
appearance, and walking up to off,
Ger John M. Mulkcrn on the corner
OF Oak and Congress streets in the
heart of the business section OF
Portland, faced the policeman with
the Question, Are you looking for
a college man?" The officer recog-
niZed Merston !, from a description
which had been furnished him and
took him to the Portland police sta
ton, where his parents in this city
were communicated with and ar
rangements made for his return ia
his home here, in company with
Stanley G.. Estes Of Boston, his room
mate at Colby last year, and Kenneth
Rragdon Of Westbrook, who is his
room mate at the Alpha House this
year.
The students clothing was in good
order and he had some money in his
pocket when identified in Portland
his general appearance was one OF
well grooming, but. there was a pal
lor about his face, and he was given
an opportunity to rest at the station.
Questioning on the Part of Portland
police officials filed to bring to light
anything Of Marston's doings after
the time he left Waterville' He did
believe that he had been staying at
the Victoria hotel at GAL Congress
street. but investigation failed to re-
veal that he had registered there
under his own name.
It was the return Of cancelled
check OF Marston's to his bank in
Waterville that lead to the belief
that he was in Portland on Monday.
But when questioned as to the incl
dent Of his conversation with Albert
M. Richardson, a secretary at the
Portland Y. NJ. c. A.. who cashed the
check for him, the student could re-
call nothing of the details. In res
ponse to q question as to whether he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
SHOP NOTES

Fl. ]. Merrick has Is dozen women's
brown, gray, nude camel and blue
heather hose at CSC a. pair; chill
dren's lightweight fleece lined I'M
lon suits to Is year sizes $50. each;
women's silk and wool union suits, no
sleeves $1.49 each; women's good
weight outing robes S1.39 value only
csc. each; 66xS0 heavy nap gray
blankets, pink or blue border
$2.9S pair; 54x76 gray blankets only
$1!9s pair: 66xS0 plaid blankets
one-half wool, bound edges few oil
spots but a regular $500 value. our
price $3.50 a pair Every hat reduced
in price. Gee ad in this issue for other
specials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
Strong Basketball
Squad for / egiOnaires

The American Legion basketball
team for this winter will soon get
into shape, because on this Satur-
day evening at the Y. M. c. A.,
practice will be held. There Is a
lot Of material to draw from and
1t looks as IL the local Legion boys
will have q good team. Among
the probable candidates are men
toned George Froberger, Jerry Ca
rey, Altman B. Sullivan, Thomas
Mathews, Jr., Walworth Simpson,
Vernon Soule and Arthur Merrill.
They have not yet elected their man
ager or captain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
Open Season on
Deer in Kennebec
Ended Friday

Friday was the last day Of legal
hunting of deer. partridge, wood
cock, blackbreasted and golden plov-
err, greater and lesser yellowlegs, and
rails Except coots and gallinules).
Very few deer were killed in this
county during the open season
Many hupters have been waiting for
snow. Had there been snow nc
doubt many would have been killed
as tracking them would have been
easier,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

The body of William Spencer Fenno.
whose death occurred at Hastings,
Mimi, on Monday of this week, reached
this city Friday. Mr.. Fenno, who was
the son of Edward and Elizabeth
rockingham Fenno, was born in Au-
gusta and will be remembered by the
older residents. He is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Sumner I. Kimball Of
Washington, D. c.. and Mrs. Henry w.
Sawtelle of this city. Services will be
held at the grave in the Fenno lot
Forest Grove cemetery, on Sunday aft
ernoon at. 2.30 O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Kansas City; Mo-, NOV. The
melting Of the deepest snow son. rec-
ord In this region for NovembeR6was
checked early today by freezing tenn
peratures. but with warmer Weather
forecast In most OF the blanketed
area for the later hours. A c.inking
wet garment nine inches deep man.
tied Kansas City and the sukfozihd-
ing country and lay from four i've
inches deep In southwestern Missouri
and southwestern Kansas,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

On Monday evening a meeting of
the council of the Augusta Girls
Community Club will be held at 7:15
o'clock. Those who are not members
of the council are urged to attend.
Later in the evening the entertain
ment committee will put on a good
entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Watts and Mrs
D. c. Robbins Of Edgecomb. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee D. Hodgkins and four children
OF Portland. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert A.
Hodgkins and daughter of West New
York. N. J., are passing few days at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Hodgkins of Eastern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Carl Lewis is visiting for few
days at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward M. Lewis, 4 Quinn
by street. Mr.. Lewis is at present
located in Bangor, and has been
covering eastern Maine territory for
big manufacturer of aluminium
cooking utensils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

IS F. Harold Dubord. Edward G. Crosby,
Mark J. Bartlett and Thomas NJ Weeks
% Waterville were business visitors
Friday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

There will be a special meeting
OF Imperial Lodge, Degree Of Honor,
at 2.30 Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Sadie e. Metcalf, So
Chapel street, for a. memorial serv-
ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hichborn Of
this city were among the Thanksgfy-
ing guests at Poland Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Harris McGouldrick returned Friday
to this city after passing Thanksgiy-
ing at his home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
FOOD SPECIALS

Saturday specials at Hersom &
Bonsall's today include: 2 cans Maine
corn csc; 2 lbs. seeded raisins Csc;
5 grapefruit 25c; large cans toma-
toes soc; Boneless 1oin steak SOC 10.
See ad. for others
Beals is offering a number of COCO
nut candies at SAC fb.--all made in
his own shop.
Strictly fresh native pork to roast
is is only 1S to 22c 10. at E. w.
Church's today; native chickens 80
to 40c and new horseradish zoe jar.
Merrill Bros. have good chickens.
plenty Of veal, homemade hogshead
cheese, Weeks sauerkraut and oys-
tiers.
Webber & Hewitt have few nice
chickens, turkeys, ducks and native
fowl, all attractively priced; small
pork loins, Derfoot Farm sausage and
bacon: strictly fresh egs, 85c dog
| large sweet Florida oranges, sec dog :;
A good grapefruit, 25c: OTIS. cram
berries, 25c; homemade mincemeat,
Csc ID.
AT j. F Turner's today: Alb
chickens. 35c. h.; 3 lbs of sauerkraut
25c: CLAIMS in shell, 60c. PIX: bacon
by ju~k. 25c. Id: Barbados molasses
S5c. GAL; fancy Tokay grapes, 1bc
| Id; mixed nuts, 25c. 1b: lbs. dates
CSC: table raisins and Neufchatel
cheese.
There has been bid demand for
cookies at the Augusta Food Shoppe
so there will be another sale today
with sugar, molasses and cocoanut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
different functions Of our stat. gov
eminent.

MIS- Elsie Briggs returned Friday
evening from Boston whers she pass
ed Thanksgiving at her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS
H. A. Leeman OF Palermpn was q
business visitor Friday in Augusta.

Don Tozier Of wateryille was a bust.
ness visitor Friday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
LOCAL NOTICE

Regular Sat- dance Golden Cross
hall tonight. ALWAYS the best In
town. Smiths orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

cookies, 9 dog. CSC: sugar hermits 15c
doz.; doz. 29c; doz. pan rolls Csc
See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Beals is offering number of COCO
nut candies at SAC fb.-all made in
his own shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Strictly fresh native pork to roast
is is only IS to 22c 10. at E. W.
Church's today; native chickens SO
to 40c and new horseradish zoe jar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

There has been bid demand for
cookies at the Augusta Food Shoppe
so there will be another sale today
with sugar, molasses and cocoanut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01

Merrill Bros. have good chickens.
plenty of veal, home made hogshead
cheese, Weeks sauerkraut and oys-
tiers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12

NTo0L CREPE, serge, jersey,
w eponge and velour, trinity tai
lored in the long-waisted lines. There
are ripples and pleatings, just as
grown-up dresses affect; and then
there are the demurely braided regula-
ton styles.
Girls, XYenr snrnnd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
Sizes s to IL

Tailored and dress
models in the IA
vored CO a tin g S.
Some are fur col
Jared and others are]
trinity collared in
self. They are de-
signed to be warm
and light at the
same time, SO that
they will be prac-
teal for the school
girl for G e n eral
wear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12

A fine chiffon-weight of Hose, silk
top TO toe. full fashioned and well reinio
in the foot. With interlined hem
Black, gray, beige and gunmetal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
Dainty Handkerchiefs 10c

Pure linen in white. imported Swiss. with
fasi.colored corded borders. plain white hand.
kerchiefs with punch.work corners and one
half.inch hens
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
Taffeta and MORE Ribbons 35c Yard

Smart color combinations in ombre satin ribbons, TAI
plain shades with contrasting borders.
Upper Main Fioor-Thc Bon Marchc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
Assorted Neckwear $1.00

Imported venisa Vests and Collars, Tux
edo style. veniss Circular Collars. In various
widths. Embroidered Peter Pan Sets are In
this group.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12

Girls Wear. Second rloor-rb, Bon Marehe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
Net Guimpes $1.95

In Tuxedo style. with double cascade frnr
and Tuxedo collar. combined with fine Va
enciennes and vcniso laeos.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
Lawn Handkerchief SC

OF fine lawn. theaa Handkerchief eofn'
with Lace motifs or embroidered designs
corded borders and gay eolored prints In tbs
group. For women and children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
Trade Sale Wells and Neckwear
Xoguish Veil Grapes SOC

A very unusual value, made pos
sible through a very special purchase.
Two-yard lengths, in plain and nov
city meshes, besides the combinations
of colors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12

THE materials are polaire, over
L plaid and velour, collared with
beaverette and self. Youthful flare
lines and sophisticated side-tie styles,
all nicely tailored and smartly fin
ished.
Girls Wear. Second
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12

TRIMMED with contrasting col
L ors. with embroidery of silk or
wool, with buttons and with mono
grams. In shades of tan, castor,
beige, jade, verte Russo. tobac,
heather, navy and Paris brown.
The Chilkoot post., 1923-06-01

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The Chilkoot post., 1923-06-01

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The Chilkoot post., 1923-06-01

CHI1KOOT BARRACKS JIN5 TIE T4IT7HO7SE SERIES; Defeats Douglas. 9-3. N1i tehorse. l4-2,