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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
Waterville City
Nurse Presents
Her Second Report

Miss Bella N. Pitcher, Waterville
city nurse. presented her second re-
port to DR.. William ]. Young. city
health officer, yesterday. for the
month of July. One notable item of
the report was the 16 operations for
tonsils and adenoids that were made
by City Physician James E. Poulin.
Miss Picher's report shows that she
has been doing excellent work MAX
ing many visits among the poorer
families in the city as well as to
other homes where she has been call
ed. The report is as follows:
July 81. 1923.
To the Health Officer of Waterville:
Enclosed is a report of my activi-
ties for the month: Prenatal visits.
4; deliveries, L. post-natal visits, 6;
miscellaneous visits. so; post opera
tive visits, &c; children referred to
physician, 10; children referred to
dentist, 6: children referred to ocu-
list, 4; children treated by dentist,
Il: number extractions, 20; number
filings. 10; prophylactic treatments,
{; visits to TB patients, 2; tOnsil and
adenoid operations. 1G; money receiv-
ed for services, $14.50.
Respectfully submitted,
BELLA N. PICHER, +. N.
City Nurse.
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MOTORIST SHOWS
HIS INABILITY TO
UNDERSTAND sign

The sign read mo passing: street
under construction" it is reported by
observers. The cautious autoist stop
ped. read the sign and then continued
on his way.
A workman was diligently smoothing
the newly-laid cement at the lower end
of Main street Suddenly without
warning he was precipitated violently
onto his hands and knees in the soft
mixture.
Tho workman turned around indig-
nantly, but the animal did not again
attempt to attack him, but started
backing away. Tho cautious motorist
scratched his head and remarked, That
sign must have referred to this street"
And so it goes. Railroad ties, ropes,
stone barriers and watchmen are on
duty all the time trying to keep the
motorists and pedestrians from denting
the new concrete. The railroad ties
are moved. the ropes broken. the bar
riers moved aside and the shouts of the
watchmen disregarded as the small
group of jay walkers and jay drivers
travel happily along while the police
officers and all those concerned with
the new concrete surface on Main
street repeat fervently that they are
glad such animals are scarce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
MYSTERY man
CLAIMS Sent TO
Examine trees

A man giving his name as Niguc
I and claiming to be in the employ of
| the United States Government called
at several homes in this city yester-
day and proceeded to examine the
trees on the premises. In one case
he found a diseased tree and told the
owner that it must be cut down or
be treated. He said he would treat
the tree and the owner could settle
with him or the government as pre-
ferred. 1t is understood that the man
offered no credentials and seemed
disinclined to prove his authority
when requested.
1t is reported that he said he was
staying at the ElmWood hotel but
investigation proved that no man by
the name of Nigue had registered at
the hotel yesterday. Inquiry at the
Chamber of Commerce and the city
marshal's office failed to produce any
information concerning the mans
identity. Mayor Tebbetts could not
be reached last evening.
Several citizens seemed to think
thst such an agent should have some
publicity before starting out on such
work and one of two spoke of writ
ing to the State forestry department
to find out more about the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03

time. Mrs. Harding was reading to
the President when utterly without
warning q slight shudder passed
through his frame, he collapsed, and
all recognized that the end had come.
A stroke of aporleXy was the cause
o. his death.
"Within a few minutes all of the
Presidents official party had been
summoned"
Secretary Hoover was the first of
the four members of the Presidents
cabinet, who are in SAM Francisco,
to learn the sad news. He went into
the room at once and in a few min
utes came out obviously deeply dis
tressed and in a low voice said to
newspapermen, most of whom did
not know of the hurried call almost
half an hour previously:
Boys, can't tell you a thing"
1.-The President had a most splen-
did afternoon" said Lieutenant
Commander Joel T. Boone. assistant
to the Presidents personal physician.
when 1 left the room l COM
mented, Doesn't he look splendid?
Then. all at once, he just went
like that" the commander snapped
peated. Something just snapped;
that's ALL"
Secretary Wallace was the second
member of the Presidents official
family to learn of the passing of his
chief and he likewise was so over
come with grief that he could say
nothing.
a third official statement issued at
, SIS p. NJ. announced that Vice
President Calvin Coolidge, the next
man who occupies the first position
in the United States government. had
been notified of President Harding's
death.
The messages were signed by At
torney Daugherty and Secretaries
Hoover, Wallace and Work, it fol-
lows:
The following telegram ANNOUNCE
ing the Presidents death was imme-
d;ately sent to Vice President Cool
iGge. Chief Justice Taft and those
members Of the cabinet who were
not in San Francisco:
The President died at 100 p. NJ.
from a stroke of cerebral apopIeXy.
The end came peacefully and without
warming"
The news of President Harding's
uedtn swept through MS motel ana
out of San Francisco with almost
electrical Suddeness. Hotel officials
among the first to whom word of the
tragic event was given. Immediately
had the great blue Presidential flag
with Its gold seal of the United
States hauled down and then raised
agaii to half staff.
A minute or two later. an assistant
manager rushed INC the rose bowl
lcoC', where II dinner dance was in
progress. raised & h.nG and stopped
the orchestras playing. Announce
ment of the death of the executive
followed, and the dancers, their gay
dress a sad contrast to their eX-
pressions of gravity, gathered into
little groups, obtained their wraps
and departed. -
The news passed from lip to lip.
Some guests. more curious than their
fellows, gathered in groups at the
ends of corridors leading to the
Presidential rooms and stared down
the Railways at the screens which
shut off view of the suite where the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
Local Manufacturers
enthusiastic Over
y. OF c. Exhibit Plan

H. -oeai manufacturers are enthusias-
f'o uNer the plan of the Chamber of
nas 'Aerce to make an exhibit of locally
H. goods at the Central Maine Fair
b as month. Such a display has never
|onisie peen attempted and it is the
|n snh OF the directors that it will
w. W. great ADVERTISING medium for
lVille. All but one of the manu-
|f sr have been heard from thus
|proiect. '''e''' q Al i''' VI u '''1
siyos e chamber has procured a good
|tbo space in tile exhibition hall and
|,ndo Iahsoment of the booth will be
w. the supervision of L. X. Atwood.
|fha mas been appointed chairman of
|opt eAnioit committee. 1t goes with
{jntansihg that the exhibit will be an
s esg one and attractive as well.
|buh,;a nm or the chamber is to show the
|duca what Waterville can really pro-
.sghit,. Ihere Will be no expense to the
|ers, '..ors. They will be invited, how
1 Ia ~ 20 placard their exhibit according
i, W ,s own fancy so that they may
|yaio he greatest amount of advertising
|sju ., ron 1t. Advertising literature
|furn;a.sso be distributed at the booth If
by the exhibitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
G 0V. BAXTER
SENDS MESSAGE .
TO MRS. HARDING

Governor Percival P. Baxter. on
being informed of the death Of the
President, expressed his grief and at
once dispatched a message Of con-
dolence to Mrs. Harding. The Cow
erpor also sent message to Hon
Calvin Coolidge expressing the co1+
f;dence of the people of Maine in him
at this time when he must take UP
the burdens of the nation. Tele-
grams were dispatched by the Cow
elnor from the Executive Chambers,
Gil ceiling all arrangements for the
military review by the 103rd Infantry,
me National Guard at Lewiston,
Saturday All flags we're ordered at
half mast to remain so for thirty
days. 30.
The kilograms were as follows:
Mrs. Warren G. Harding.
San Francisco. -:
The STATE Of Maine is over
wpelmed with grief. l am shocked
beyond expression. THIS nation mas
never had q more beloved and con.
scicntious President. May God give
YOU courage and strength to bear this
great affection.
Eigncd: -:
PERCIVAL P. BAXTER
Governor of Maine. -
Honorable Calvin Coolidge,
Northampton, Mass. -
The people Of Maine have faith IN
your courage, ability and devotion
to Guty and StnLd behind you as you
take up the tremendous burdens OF
our nations. May God be with ycu
in this momentous hour 80
Signed:
PERCIVAL P. BAXTER ,.s
Governor of Nj ,e.
BROADER General Albert Gree, 'aw.
Adjutant General James w. Hanson,
Colonel Harry NJ. Bigelow, ga
Camp Devens, Mass. =
On account of the death Of our
President. have ordered military re-
view at Lewiston cancelled, and all
Maine troops are to return directly
to their homes. Is
Signed:
PERCIVAL P. BAXTER,
Governor of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
Will Complete
Main Street Soon

Eighteen days from today, Main
street proper from Appleton to Sill
yer streets will be opened to traffic
over the whole length and width.
This is indeed agreeable news to all
who are obliged to traverse this
thoroughfare which has been in a
somewhat mixed up condition since
June Is when work was first started
on the west side of the street from
Appleton to Silver preparing to lay
the concrete surface.
Everyone agrees that it was worth
the trouble, for now a smooth sur
face will be opened up that will last
for many years and tourists will not
have reason to remember that the
road through Waterville. Me-, was a
"ba elk breaker"
Tonight all of the concrete will be
laid on the street according to the eX-
pectations of City Engineer Craw-
ford aud in a few days strip will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03

ton from his local party leaders. Ma
rion county then was in the Democratic
column and he undertook to switch it
to the Republican party, but his first
effort at office on his party ticket re-
suited in a defeat, though he command
ed an unexpected vote.
Mr. Harding's first political office
was that of Ohio state senator. to
which he was elected at the age of "a.
He served two terms and later was
elected lieutenant governor of his state.
In 1910 he sought the governorship,
but was defeated. Four years later he
was elected to the United States Sem
ate, where he served six years. much of
the time as a member of the important
foreign relations committee. From this
place he was elevated to the presidency.
the first senator to be elected chief
executive.
Early in his years of political SER
vice he met William Mckinley. to
whom his close friends most often
likened him, and with whom he had
in common a predominant passion
for obliteration of class and section
al lines. A friendship sprang up be-
tween the two men. Mr.. Harding
also was close in later days to Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Senators Foraker and
Penrose and others high in his party
counsels.
The president was life long Bap-
fist and was a trustee of his home
church in Marion. He also had been
a member of the Elk and Moose fra-
ternities for years. and after his
election as president he became a
32nd degree Mason and Shriner.
Golf was his favorite recreation,
but he also liked to fish, although his
opportunities for that sport We're lin
tied after he came to the White
House. He played hard and pos
aessed the faculty of putting all his
worries behind him during his recre-
alton hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
Events in Regime
President Harding

Washington. Aug. 2-(By A. P3--
These constituted the high spots"
in the events Of the Harding admin
istration: =:
Re-establishment Of peace, with
Germany and Austria.
The calling of the arms conference
which approved the naval limitation
treaty and the four-power PACIFIC
pact.
Ratification Of the treaty with
Colombia resulting from the parti-
ton of Panama.
Revision of the tax and tariff r"5.
Restriction of emigration.
Farmer aid legislation.
Establishment Of the bud It bu-
reaM
Veto Of the Soldiers Bonus biz
= Extension OF IT, .4rc grafr Of = d
for wounded. sick ard disabled get.
Grams of the Word war. 81.
Advocacy of Aperican parHcapa@
tion in the would colrt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
PROMINENT waite RvILLE MAN,
HARDWARE De ALER, MISSING
LAST Seen over A WEEK AGO

give any information except that he
had seen Mr.. Smith on that date Dep
uty Sheriff Charles Harrington stated
last night that the deputy sheriffs Of
the city had been making inquiries
concerning Mr.. Smith but had been
unable to get any information thus
far.
Mr.. Smith came to Waterville about
five years ago. On March %, 1918, he
formed a partnership with John G.
Gerrish of Brookline. Mass. and
bought the business of the Vigue Har-
ness & Carriage Co.. which was estab-
lished on Silver street in 1888. On Aug.
l. 1919. Mr.. Smith bought out his part
ner but retained the firm name of Ger
IRISH q Smith. He has carried a line
OF hardware, harness, general supplies
for the farmer ana a complete line OF
store fixtures and fittings,
Roy Smith 10 q Maine man, beins
born in Winthrop in 1875. He attend
ed the public schools there until he was
IS years Of age. when he came to Wa
terville and was a student at Coburn
Classical Institute. He completed his
business education in Shaw's Business
College in Portland. In 1902 Mr.. Smith
entered the firm of F. o. Bailey of Port
land as assistant bookkeeper and re-
manned in that position for two years,
then accepted a position with the same
house as travelling salesman.
Even though his residence in Water
vile has been short. he has been elect
ed to serve as city councilman in 1920.
He also belongs to the Masons, being a
Send degree member; is a member of
St. Omer Commandery. knights Tenn
plar; an Odd Fellow and a charter men,
Der of the Kiwanis Club and the Cham
Der of Commerce.
Mr.. Smith has firmly established him
self in the civic and social life of the
city. He is a hearty. genial and all
round good fellow and everyone hear
ing of his misfortune expresses keen
regret.
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Sketch of Harding
Continued from PAGE One)

Mr.. Harding came of hardy pioneer
stock. He was born at Blooming
Grove, Morrow County, Ohio. Novem-
Der 2. 1865. the son of a country doc
tor, George T. Harding. Like most
country boys he went to country
school between morning and night
chores and later attended college at
Iberia, Ohio. He tried school teach
ing for year, but having had a
smell of printers ink while sticking
type for his college paper, the lure
drew him into the newspaper field.
His family meantime had moved to
Marion, in an adjoining county,
where he obtained his first news
paper job, and where his life interests
were centered thereafter. Mr. Hard
lnSs ambition was to become 4 pub
Usher, and it was realized at the age
OF 10 when he bid in the Marion Star
at a sheriff's sale. The paper was
purchased under u heavy Mortgage
and his friends have often said that
the struggles and hardShips which
were his IN making this paper q sue
cess had much IL do III ."Shioning
ills character and developing u
broad patience AMI tolerance which
We're his chief characteristics.
Whatever his other attachments,
Jr. Harding's grcoteSt pride was in
i.is professional accomplishments
AID training as PRINTER, editor ard
publisher. Nor did the interests and
exactiag duties o: his nigh office
serve to dull his delight IN pottering
al out a composite: room. ON his
fi-s: trip back home after his in
auguration, he went 10 The Star Of
flee. pulled off MS coat. rolled up his
sleeves. borrowed chew of tobacco,
and helped "maSn ~" tie paper.
Els luck charm vas printers lule,
carried always IN u 'eSt pocket.
AS his ambition had carried him
ilto the ranks Of publishers, SO his
fa-,cy took him into tho realm of
politics. From the first he was an
ardent partisan, and his insistence
upon wearing a stove pipe hat. the
badge of support Of James 6. Blaine,
wnile a reporter ON u Democ' tic
newspaper brought him n sharp re-
primand from his chief, who teld it
10 be inconsistent for a worker on a
Democratic parer 20 so prominently
display the symbol OF MIS- Rcpubli-
Ca!:ism.
The future presidents ability as a
stump speaker won him early recogni-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
Prominent Speakers
to Take Part in
Flying Squadron

Several prominent speakers are COM
ing to Waterville on August IL, IL and
10 to speak at the meetings of the
Flying Squadron which will be held in
the First Baptist church on those
days both afternoon and evening.
Among these speakers will be Frank
S. Regain of Rockford, ILL.,. former
member of the Illinois Legislature. a
member of the first division of the
squadron.
Mr. Regain is a tax expert, cartoon
list, a rapid crayon worker who with
lightning speed draws pictures to il
lustrate his points. Though the sub
ject of taxes is supposed to be dry
as dust, it is said that he keeps his au-
diences keyed up every minute of the
time. He will have something to say
that will not only interest but will be
of great value to the taxpayers of Wa
terville.
DR.. Leigh Colvin. who is to speak on
the second day of the meetings, is
man Of wide experience, Ut is SAID, IN
dealing with the problems connected
with the enforcement of the prohlbl-
ton laws. Dr. Colvin's personal touch
with congressman in the discharge of
his duties as Legislative superinten-
dent of the Flying Squadron has given
the subject as viewed by the nation S
lawmakers at first hand.
Rev. Norma c. Brown of Blooming
ton, ILL.,. the only woman speaker of
the squadron. was the youngest chap
lain the Illinois state Senate ever had
and the only woman who has ever
filled that position. Though the young
est member of the squadron, it is re-
ported that Miss Brown is most in
teresting speaker. She will be heard
the afternoon and evening of the last
day.
Hon. Oliver w. Stewart Of Chicago.
president of the Flying Squadron. di-
reefs the work of the organization from
the last division of speakers. it being
divided into three divisions. This ar
rangcment brings him to each city on
the last day of series of lectures and
permits hi INTO close up the campaign
in each place.
Mr. Stewart is a former member of
the Illinois Legislature. was associat-
cd with former Governor J. Frank
Hanly in the founding of the Flying
Squadron Foundation and succeeded to
the head of the organization on the
death of the former on Aug. !, 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
Last Words of
President Harding

San Francisco (By A. P.)-"ThaFs
good. Co on, read some more
These were the last words uttered
by President Harding to Mrs. Hard
ing. TS
Mrs. Harding was at his bedside
reading aloud when she paused and
looked at the president, according to
Alfred Holman. San, Francisco pub
Usher and close personal friend OF
the president, who visited the sick
room a few moments before the end
came. 49,
Mr.. Holman told interviewers that
the presidents hand raised as lie
asked Mrs. Harding to continue
reading. instantly his expression
changed, He was dead. r.
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Call For Bids For
The Conveyance OF
WinslOw School Children

The experimenting School Commit
tee of Winslow will receive bids for
the conveyance of school children on
the several routes of said town for the
neh4oa year OF W. ana hs2t: me COM
bids.
All persons. in any part of Winslow
village. who will either board or room
teachers are requested to so advise
some of the school officials.
Send bids to any member of the
Winslow School Committee, or to the
supt. Of Schools Of winslow- Waterville,
Maine. aug1eod5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03
WAS SIXTH TO
DIE IN OFFICE

New York, Aug. - President
Harding. the 10Th President of the
United States was the sixth president
TO die in office and the third execu-
tive from Ohio to so die.
William Henry Harrison was the
first to die while President. He died
April 4. 1871 at Washington after
serving but one month of his term.
Zachary Tayior died at Washing
ton. July 9. 1850, after serving one
year. four months and five days
Abraham Lincoln was assassimited
at Ford's theatre, Washington, April
IA, 1855, dying the next day. He had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03

served four years. one month and IL
days.
James A. Garfield was shot in the
Pennsylvania station at Washington.
July 2, 1881 and died at Elberon. N.
J., Sept. 10, 1881. He had served six
and a half months.
William Mckinley was shot twice
Sept. 6, 1901, while in the Temple OF
Music at the Pan-American EXPOSE
ton at Buffalo, n. Y. De died eight
days later having served four years
six months and ten days.
President Harding, who died to-
night at San Francisco, had been
chief executive two years, months
and 20 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03

The Community Church Vacation
School will close today after Il week
Of successful work. This afternoon
at $50 in the auditorium of the First
BAPTIST church. the school Will hold
Its closing exercises. There will be
most interesting program in which
all departments will be represented.
ms will include song, stories and
|aramatzation. Following this there
EWil be an exhibition Of handiworll
Eahd refreshments Will be served.
ffizes will be awarded for creditabIe
WORK in memory drills. Parents and
friends are cordially invited to be
present and see the work of the boys
and girls.
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Call for Bids for the Conveyance Of
Vassa1boro School Children

The experimenting School Commit
the conveyance of school children on
the several routes in the town of Vas
salboro. for the school years of 1928
and 1924.
A closed and heated vehicle will be
furnished by the State for use on the
route from the vicinity of the Small
school to East Vassalboro.
The committe reserves the right to
reject all bids.
Send your bids to any member Of the
Vassalboro school committee. or to the
Supt. Of Schools, East Vassslboro.
Maine jly31d1w
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OAKLAND MAN
SENTENCED ON
TWO CHARGES

Ernest Burgess of Oakland was be-
fore Recorder j. a. Letourneau yester-
day morning on two counts. To the
first charge of intoXication he pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in
Jail. To the second charge of having
been lascivious in speech and behavior
he pleaded not guilty, but was found
guilty and sentenced to 60 days in Jail.
Burgess appealed both cases and was
ordered to furnish bonds of $3.50 in
each case.
Constable J. Judson Gleason of Oak
land arrested Burgess yesterday morn
ing about 1880 in Oakland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hussey of Oak
land appeared against Burgess on the
lascivicus charge and testified that he
had looked in their bathroom window
in the early hours of the morning and
when he was ordered to go away he
used profane and obscene language.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-03

The Chemical fire truck RESPONDED
10 still alarm at IS Dalton street at
COCK yesterday afternoon. Paper
nau ooen burning in a fireplace and
Sp issuing from the chimney set
me 10 the shingles. \ garden hose
mas used in eNtinguishing the fire.
"e nremen were obliged to tear off
i =, rev shingles but quickly put out
he names. Tho house was occupied
|py Mrs. Bridges.