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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Drun1molsd Elected
Captain Colby "a
Hockey Team
lSnocial to Kcnncbec Journal.)

Especial to kcnncbec Joufhal)
Wateryille. March 9-At a meet
ing of the letter men of the 1923
hockey season at Coburn Classical
Institute. Richard Drummond was
elected CAPTAIN of the team for the
wear 1921. Dicllie had been out OF
school recently because OF illness.
and the election was delayed until
his return.
Druumond throughout this year
has played Il consistent ice game,
and has been u tower of strength on
Coach HaineS fast SeXtet. Ills work
at left wing during the whole season
was of a stellar variety. He is Il man
who has competed in many athletic
activities. being a basketball and
football PLAYER of great ability. He
is in the junior class and native
of the Elm City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Folsom Hits New
Mark in Y. M. c. A.
League Bowling

One of the prettiest features of
that unusually pretty bowling match
between the State House and the X.
J. team on Thursday evening at the
Y NJ G. A. was the consistently fine
bowling Of Bert Folsom who, with his
$50. turned in a new three string
record for the City League.
Folsom was going like the veteran
bowler that he is and his three
strings of 112. III and 101 will stand
for the rest of this season. This 1890
broke the three string mark made by
sid Perkins of the "Y" team who had
316 for n record. Perkins. with 131.
however. still holds the high single
for the league.
The total of 1417 made by the
Journal Thursday night did not hap
pen to be a new record, for the night
before the Clerks rolled 1920, though
this score had not been reported.
The 400 mark has now been beaten
four times in the City league; twice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Public Health Assn.
Will Discuss Way
Obtain Health Nurse

The report of the secretary, Mrs.
Eimore: which was presented at the
meeting of the board of directors of
the Augusta Public Health Associa-
ton held Thursday afternoon at the
"Y," shows that they now have
S727.29 available for the hiring of
public health nurse.
The report of the secretary shows
that the seal sale brought in $S46.42
and that sol was contributed to the
public health work from the whist
party which was held in City hall. OF
this sum the Augusta association
gets 60 per cent. or s562.45. Since
the seal sale there has been contri-
buted S16474 which brings the total
to $727.29.
1t was voted at this meeting to hold
another soon at which Miss Edith l..
Soule, r. n, will be invited to at
tend and give a talk on the work of
the nurses and tell the board the best
method of procuring a public health
nurse for the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
6. w. IT.
Id Rollins
POLO HAS BETTER
YOUNG DEMPSEY
panama KID (, CD

Eddie. Polo of Watcrvillc had q
sliobt shade nv, Yornr lack Dsmn.av
g ~, A., ,,. 49,,
! " 0'' ~ - ''' w '''''' IA
augusta Athictic Clup snow IN Guy
hall in an exhibition that was DESIGNED
70 ,,;eo ,,o,,o,. for III, N,itrio,,.iros,
p"''cpail 'eoi'' 1t - 'ui IL '''''
money was raised for the bail team as
the attendance was nothing but fair
and the bout was unsatisfactory to
pra ctically all the fans. Polo did all
tho leading and had Dcmpsov bacIlin,,
around and around the ring until he
would force him into a clinch. Polo
fongb+ off Tho clinchos nc ,nuch ae ho
could and bnat the MASSACHUSETTS, bov
in the clinches two blows to one. The
Maine cham missed many swings how
oyor in his c3rcrress to got his on
moment fighting. Dempsey confined
wb,t few offor1s bn made TO head
ewings and drow q 1ittIe blood from
poIn'S noso which was i'm fact tbn
a,.I,. ,,I s.;',, .hot , hat+,a u,.s on
0'.s
what MADE the thlhg loon pad 20
many of the fans was the TACT that
Dempscy's manager. shannon. demand
cd his coin before the night and. what
was more ne eot ~. oi" Si.Io"
contract ana posted MS lofIeit lor APP
poarance ana weight. summon laII'
to post a forfeit ana sol away WIN
! it. so that the club had II" leverage
from that direction to force nm TO
fulfill his contract in the usual manner.
Shannon's action seemed very unWise
, as he had brought men down to this
city fer four or five fights this winter.
He had always secured his money
and why he made the demand to-
night could not be learned. Polo
climbed through the ropes at 8
o'clock but it was after $50 before
Dempsey and his manager appeared
or the scene and the crowd was
not in an agreeable frame of mind to
greet him when he appeared.
por+ NcIo,n of Portland won
ei H., nana,a, Iiid Of Watorvil,o
NV two ,'1 c,nan LET'S to inc stomach in
Tho third round of the semi final.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Rev. Kennedy Resigns
at Baptist Church

At a business meeting of the Unit
ed Baptist church on Thursday eve
ming, called to act on the resigna-
ton of the pastor, Rev. II. G. Ken
nedy, the church passed a formal
vote accepting the resignation. al
though they very much regret his
decision. They went on record as
expressing appreciation of the faith
full service and good work accom-
plished by both Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
nedy. Mr.. Kennedy was also grant
ed a three weeks vacation to take
effect the last three Sundays in
April. The following pulpit supply
committee was elected: Dcacons,
Manter, Bates, Longley and Stevens
and the church clerk, Louise Ben
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
To Have Special Music

At All Souls church (Unitarian)
the vesper service this week will be
enriched by special music. AS is the
custom at almost all of these services,
there has been a large part of the
service given over to music. This
Sunday Mr.. Shaw with his violin and
Mr.. Hilton with the cello will assist
the regular church organist, Scion
Purinton.
Those who attended the vesper
service last month when these two
men played will remember with much
satisfaction how much they sontri-
buted to the beauty of the vesper
service. The program for this sun
day will be:
Meditation ........ Gounod, Charles
Andante Religioso -. Gottermann, G..
Melody of Peace -. Martin, Carroll
Reverie
IannEauSeF ..... .....''.. We. $50
These five selections will make Il
weH rounded musical service. The
service will be held at the customary
hour 430. The subject for the talk
will be Holy Ground"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
gagged in government forestry work
IN the western states, is at his home
IN Gardiner and is to loacte here.

The Sunshine Loyal Temperance
Legion will meet this Saturday af
ternoon at Christ Church parish
mouse. at 2.15 o'clock. Every mem
per is asked by the superintendent
TO be present for the election of Of
hcers for the coming quarter. Other
important matters are to come be-
lore the meeting. A pleasing Illus
trated story will be given after the
election of officers, entitled Between
the Devil and the Deep Blu Sea-
Special music will form a part of
the program. Other children who
are Interested will be cordially well
coined to the Legion and to take
part in the work it is carrying on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Fire Destroys Mems
Barracks, Fort Never

Washington, March 9--Fire tonight
destroyed the barracks of enlisted
men at Fort Myer, Virginia, just
across the Potomac river from
Washington. Fire fighting appara-
tus was rushed to the scene from
Washington.
The fire spread to an unoccupied
wing of the hospital. Fifty patients
were removed to safety.
Firemen succeeded in keeping, the
flames from the occupied portions Of
the hospital as the patients We're
corried to nearby barracks. The
blaze was brought under control
about two hours after it had been
discovered in the kitchen of the BAR
racks which were destroyed. Tho
barracks housed an artillery unit.
Fifteen firemen and soldiers were inx
jured, none seriously in fightine the
flames which did damage estimated
at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
C0NY HIGH wins
DECISION IN DEBATE
WITH GARDINER

Cony High Debaters got an unani-
NOUS decision last night when Gard
! liner and Cony high schools met in
very interesting debate in the audi
/ forum of the high school on the sub.
! tct. Resolved: "That the Federal
| government should provide for COM
pulsory arbitration in disputes arts
! ing between capital and labor in the
! coal mining and railroading indus
/ tries"
Gardiner supported the affirmative
and Cony High the negative. The
main speeches were twelve minutes
long and rcbuttal five minutes. the
speakers on the affirmative We're
| Harvey Allen and Donald ireland.
Those on the negative, Eileen John,
son and Charles Nelson with Sanford
! Focg as alternate. Bernard Lucas
was to have debated for Gardiner
Int on acoucnt of illness Harvey AL
! len substituted for him.
Harvey Allen. being the hrs5
| sneaker on the affirmative dehhed
and simplified the terms and sug-
gested four means of settling alS.
mites between capital and labor
namely. Mediation, Cancellation, IN
yestiga ton and arbitration. He also
attempted to prove that compulsory
arbitration is necessary to labor'
canitoI and the public. Donald Ire
land further supported the aflrma-
tive by attempting to prove ot tha1
compulsory arbitration is practlca,
because it protects the weak ana
The negative team attempted to &c,
prove that compulsory arbl t. II ms Is
not necessary and that it is im mn
nracticable, also that there exists
already two boards for settling as IS
,,mtes namely, the Federal tSate
board Commission and the Inter-
State Commerce Commission: n
The Judges were Judge Emery - -
poan ~ Augusta, Professor Glen X.
Johnson Of Bowdoin. Professor cur Gu ;,
ley S, Baker of Bates. They FAYE s;ters a
decision ,d to the Ne g1sl'or Of
sso selected best by igSd Ghanss speaker
III" The High school orchestra fur ro
r;shed musical selections before the
oe The negative team Of Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Athletics Take Two
Games from White Sox
Boil, Hard Fought

TWO OF the most closely contested
vollcy games played for long time
at the "Y' gymnasium featured the
match Of Friday evening. the second
PLAYED in tie newly formed league
and in which the Athletics took
three out of four points from the
White SoX.
The first game was won by the
White SoX II to 70, but they fell
hard in the second game. securing
only two tall!es while the Athletics
piled up the winning II. The last
game WAS close and exciting
throughout being taken by the Ath-
lctics by the score of Il to II. The
Athletics won their third point for
high total score.
The lineup of the two teams was
as follows: Athletics-Dr. +. c. Ken
dali (captain.)' i. W. Eurrill, George
Cooper and j. +. Ingraham; White
SoN--W. Simpson (captain.) Il. Sim
mons +. G. BurlCigh and A. $. Mer
riiI. Physical Director Kennedy
ofliCiated rs referee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS
VIM. Farnum's Latest Has a Real
Plot

William Farnum's admirers have Il
feast in store for them at the Strand
Theatre, where without Compro-
mise" the latest VIM. Fox produc-
ton, starring the husky and hand
some herman of the screen, is being
shown
without Compromise" is a char
acteristic VIM. Farnum play, which is
tantamount to saying that it is re-
plete with action, atmosphere and
color. and has plot that sustains in
terest to the end without tagging.
Farnum, of course, dominates the
action through, and as sheriff of
rough logging town on the frontier
who disdained the use of shooting
irons in governing the lawless ele-
ment, the popular big star has many
opportunities for that compelling
style of histrionic ability that has
won him unique place in the affec-
tons of photoplay lovers.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Cony Girls Courage
Coed for Bath Game

The Cony basketball girls are in a
most optimistic state Of mind con-
corning the basketball game which
they arc to play today at Bath with
Morse lIieh girls. Considering the
fact that they won from Eatf in the
game here this season, and they have
won their last two games, which
were played against SkowheGan and
Watcrville, two OF their strongest
opponents, their courage is very good
indeed.
The Cony lineup is as follows:
Forwards, Marie Simpson and Made
line Iiusscy; centors, Theodore. Dow
and Louise Mason: guards. Joan
sturtevant and Polly Getchell; subs,
Vivian Currior. Susan Preble, Annie
ClouSh and IIcna Moulton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
OAKLAND

Funeral services for the late Au-
gustine S. Goodrich will be held at the
residence on the East Pond road Satur-
day afternoon at, 100 O'Clock. Rev.
Howard G.. Kennedy of the United Bap-
fist church will ofiiciate. The remains
will be placed in the tomb to await
burial.
Funeral services for Alice Mae Bow
den. little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Otto Bowden. will be held at the resi-
dcncc of her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. f. c. Bowden of the Middle road.
Sunday afternoon at 1.45 O'Clock. Rev.
Weston =. Holman of the Methodist
church will officiate.
Mrs. Charles Blaisdell entertained
the Priscilla Club Friday evening at
her home on Church street. The time
was pleasantly passed with fancy work
and light refreshments were served.
The guests were Mrs. Everett Cover,
Mrs. C. L. Small. Mrs. Charles Mower
and Mrs. Winfield Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Martin. who have
been passing several weeks vacation
in st. Petersburg, Fla, will return to-
day TO their home in town.
The warrant for the annual town
meeting to be held on Monday, March
-. in MeSsalonSkee hall. has been post
ed in the post office and contains SO
articles.
Sarah Sampson Tent. Daughters of
Veterans. will serve refreshments of
sandwiches. frankforts. doughnuts,
popcorn and coffee in Messalonskee
hall on town meeting day.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Uni
versalist church will hold an Easter
sale in Murray vestry on the afternoon
of March 81. There will be table Of
fancy articles, "a candy table and an
apron table. Supper will be served
from to 2 o'clock. followed by a
public whist party in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Edward Little Men
Out Kent's
Hill Debaters

Especial to kcnnebec Journa)
Readfield, March 9.-Thc Kents Hill
affirmative team lost to the Edward
Little negative team of Auburn in the
debate held at Kents Hill tonight on
the question Resolved: That There
Should Be Compulsory Federal Arbi-
trati9n for Railroads and Mines"
The Edward Little debaters were
Walter Hodgden and Robert Bloom;
alternate, William Marshall.
The Kents Hill represents tives were
Dorothy Fuller of Readfeld and
Charles Paper of Columbia; alternate.
Sherman Crockett of Arlington, Mass.
The judges We're Arthur Berry OF
Colby, Mr.. Dunstan. president of tho
Colby Debating Society, and Professor
Woodward of Bates. Chairman, Rcv.
Ernest Haywood of Kents Hill; timers,
Il. V. Smith and w. l.. Noursc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10

the menu including baked beans,
brown bread, hot rolls, salads, assert
ed cake, doughnuts and coffee. The
Mattresses were: Miss Marion Brown,
Mable Foss, Agnes Hall, Arlene Ad-
ans and Marion Gordon. The sup
per was in charge Of committee
consisting Of Mrs. Harold McTag-
CERT. Mrs. William Balm and Mrs.
Irving Kelley. Each Of the ladies in
the society contributed dollar
which they had in some way earned
themselves and the sum of $40 was
realized for the treasury.
A very interesting poem written by
George Fl. Bryant at the time Of the
dedication Of Murray vestry, 80 years
ago, was read by Mrs. J. +. Harris.
At that time also the money was
earned and contributed by the ladies.
The party adjourned to the church
parlor where parish meeting was
held. ]. Henry Morse was chosen
moderator. Rev. Milton c.. Bennett
was invited to remain for another
year. A new budget system was pre-
scented by the executive. committee
and accepted by the parish. After
the meeting whist was played and a
social evening enjoyed.
-
Miss Annie Folsom has gone to
Winthrop where she will be a guest
Of friends over the weekend.
The Ladies of Cascade Grange will
serve a town meeting dinner on Mon
day in Grange hall and alb members
not solicited from are requested to
bring pie, cake, or doughnuts.
The Fidelity class Of the United
d., ,-% oh, of Mir 10 of
noon at the home of Mrs. William
Foss on Water street. There was a
good attendance and after the study
Of the lesson was taken up social
hour was enjoyed.
Skowhegan where he is employed
after passing a few days at his home
in town.
Mrs. A. w. Webb is confined to her
home on the East Pond road with an
attack of the, grip.
Church Notices
Methodist church, Rev. Weston P.
Holman. pastor; morning worship at
1880, subject, THE Legacy of Life"
Sunday school at 11.45, Fred A. Wy
man, superintendent; Epworth
League at els; leader. Kenneth
Walton; Happy Hour Service at
Z o'clock; prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 7.30 o'clock.
At the United Baptist church,
Sunday, Rev. Howard G. Kennedy,
pastor; morning service at 1890
o'clock, followed by Sunday school at
IL o'clock, under direction of Arthur
Greeley, superintendent; Junior
Christian Endeavor at 5.45, evening
service at 7 o'clock.
At All Souls Universalist church,
Sunday. Rev. Milton c. Bennett.
pastor; morning service 1890 o'clock,
followed by Sunday school at the
usual hour; Young Peoples Christ
ian Union at o'clock; evening SER
vice at o'clock. There will be
special music by the chorus choir.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Christian EndeavOr
Society H0nOrs
Its President

President Pear Benner and Mrs.
Benner were entertained last even
ing by the Christian Endeavor of
the United Baptist church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Benner are leaving this city to-
day for Worcester where they will
make their rome in the future. Saun-
ders Patterson. on behalf Of the So
ciety, presented Mr.. Patterson with
gold cuff links with Masonic emblem
and Mrs. Benner with q leather bag,
both responding feelingly.
After short business meeting, vo-
c., solos were rendered by Mrs.
Mary. Niles and readings by Mrs.
Stephen Killiam. Reports Of the
Maine Christian Endeayor meeting at
Bangor were given by Miller Reed
and Annie Stiles while Hazel Hall
gave a report Of the Kennebec coun-
ty conference held at WinslQw. So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Arson croweiPs House Burned

An alarm of fire was rung in from
Box 80 at Waverly Mill Square at 2.10
Friday afternoon for fire which prac-
tcally Quilted the house of Arson
Crowell on North Main street. The
house was occupied by two families.
Earl Wyman living in the downstairs
rent and Mr.. Crowell living upstairs
It was not learned how the fire start
ed, but when discovered by Mr.. Gro
wells mother the attic was all ablaze.
Some Of the contents were saved but
considerable Of the furniture was de-
stroyed. The value of the house. was
estimated at $4,000 and Mr.. Crowell
was insured for $500 on house and
contents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
PITTSFIELD

George w. kimball was business
caller in Bangor Friday.
On account of the heavy storm of
last Wednesday the lecture which
VIZ; to have been given by Prof.
Pollard of the University of Maine
was postponed until a later date.
Francis Staples was business
caller in Bangor Thursday.
l.. +. Marden of the d. Whiting &
Son creameres was a business CAL
Ter at the Corinna plant of the COM
pany on Thursday.
Mrs. Mabel Sparrow of Norris
Vile. Vermont, is a guest of her
brother. William p. Blake at his
home on Pleasant street.
DR.. and Mrs. Cyrus j. Strong en-
ter.ained at dinner on Wednesday
evening, the Misses Ida Grell and
Elizabeth Walker.
The New Era Auxiliary OF the Bap-
fist church was very pleasantly en-
tertainod at the home of Mrs. Her.
bert J.. Palmer at her home on Maine
street, Thursday afternoon. The hos
tesSes for the Getting were. MRS.
Palmer. Mrs. Lotte Files and Mrs.
Mae Berdeen.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Uni
versalist church met at the church
parlors Thursday afternoon and a
most pleasant and profitable after
noon was enjoyed by all present.
The hostesses were Mrs. Cora Whit
ten, Mrs. Ethel Carroll, Mrs. Hazel
Lee, Mrs. Ellen Patten and Mrs.
Towle.
The local fans are looking for
ward to a big evenings sport on
Saturday night when Louis the
Greek will box Harry Greb of Low
ell. Mass. in a six round bout at
Union Hall. Saturday evening. Af-
ter the boxing the Maplewood Club
and the TaXis will play a challenge
game of basketball which promises
to be exciting and the evenings en-
tertainment will close with dance.
A good time is promised for all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Olive j, Collins

Mrs. Olive ]. Collins, widow of the
late Captain Wesley Collins died Fri
dav at her home in East jefferson.
She was born Sept. 5, 1885, daughter
of Edmond and Jane (Marr) Stone.
She leaves one son. Jason w. Collins
of Boston. Funeral services will be
he'd Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock
from the Highland avenue NJ. E.
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Mrs. Frank e. Lovley

Alice +. Lovley, wife of Frank F.
Lovley died Friday afternoon at her
home 140 Water street. Randolph
She was 81 years of age and was
born in New Brunswick, daughter Of
Nj. and Mrs. Robert DeMerchant
Beside her husband she leaves a
daughter Alva c., and son. Ken
meth S. LOvley. both of Randolph
Funeral services will be held Mon
day at p. NJ, from the Randolph
NJ. E., church of which she was a
member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
HALLOWELL
Church Notices


BAPTIST; Chas. L. Young: 1880. Scr
' Tbis G j me me pastor; 11.45. Bible school.
nus is the last Sunday of the Hilton
contest. 4, meeting of the Junior En-
uc az Z. evening worship.
~ Old south Congregational, Rev. w
r. r. Bradford: Morning worship at
P fSav; subject PIE C; Of sermon. Christian
Sunday school at 11.45: Young Poonle's
o'cloct. 1 of Christian Endeavor at !
cbnrci leader, Miss Lois Gum. This
cAurcn VIII welcome you.
N Methodist Episcopal. c. o. Perry:
a uIv. morning 10, worship with special
Pastor pastor subject. The Price of Chris
S NJ Wy; midweek services at 100 p.
NJ. wednesday; Sunday evening at ESQ.
E cdsn1 League service: Z. regular
W, SAINT Matthew's church. Rev. Rush
". W.: y. Smith rector 9th tmid-LenO
SUNDAY IN Lent: Holy communion. s
a; n; morning prayer and sermon at
1H.30; church school 11.45 A. NJ.
1M,eanesday: Holy communion. s. A. NJ.
rriday: Evening prayer, litany and de-
Votional reading at 7.30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10

by the Journal. once by the State
House and once by the Clerks.
1t is also interesting to note that
when Capt. Hart of the Journal
team rolled 302 on Thursday night, it
was the third consecutive time he
has averaged better than 100 a
string. for in his last three matches
he has rolled 302, 306 and 30o, which
is another league record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-10
Skowhegan Girls
Win Championship
Basketball Place
fSnecia1 to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Skowhegan, March Miss Christ
inc Bison played throughout the
Skowhegan-W aterville High school
basketball game, played here at Hes
elton hall tonight with a very lame
knee. This game being played for
championship position. 1t was very
fast game and wonderful teamwork
was exhibited. Trask, from Bates,