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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
APPOINT SPECIAL, POLICE and
PASS VEHICLE LAW At MEETING
WATERv|LLE CITY Government

At the regular meeting Of the City
dinance was passed allowing police
officers in uniform to move auto
mobiles and other vehicles from
places where they might be parked
along a street in the city, at their
discretion. This ordinance was
passed to help do away with the
trouble caused by careless drivers
parking on crosswallls. A bond issue
of 100000 at 4 1-2 per cent interest
to pay for the new concrete surface
on Main street and a new sewer on
upper College avenue. The roll of
accounts amounting to s1773.7s for
the month of July was read and ap-
proved.
Mayor Tebbetts explained briefly
plans for the observance of Friday
as to national Gay of mourning for
the death of President Harding. Tho
Mayor also explained that the new
bond issue had been made for per-
iod of five years before the first pay
ment in order that the three mill
tax for the New Junior High school
could be paid before taxing the city
for the payment of the new street.
The following men were appoint
ed special police: Joseph Levasseur,
H. L. Mulqueen and Joseph McCue.
The following order was passed:
For the purpose of constructing
concrete pavement on Main, Tenn
pie and Common streets and of paw
ing certain sections of Front street,
and also for the purpose of con-
structing a permanent sewer on Up
per College avenue. the city treas
urer is hereby authorized and direct
ed to issue bonds of tht city of Wa
terville to the principal amount of
100000 to be dated August 90, 1923,
payable $1,000, August 90. 1925; and
$4,000 each year thereafter. the final
$1,000 payable on August 20, 1912.
bearing interest at the rate of 4 1-2
per cent per annum, payable semi
annually. signed by the city treas
urer and mayor. Said bonds shall be
payable. principal and interest. at
the office of the First National bank
of Boston. Mass. and shall bear the
authenticating certificate Of said
band and except as is this vote pro-
vided. shall be in such form and con-
tain such certificate as validity or
otherwise as the city treasurer may
determine.
The new city ordinance is as fol-
lows:
Be it ordained that the chief of po-
lice may designate by paint or signs
certain portions Of streets for cross
irgs for pedestrians and for safety
zones for pedestrians. No vehicle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
ELM CITY MAYOR ISSUES
PROCLAMATION TO OBSERVE
FRIDAY AS DAY or MOURNING

forum on Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock in honor Of the late President
Warren G. Harding. Judge johnson
was honored IS years ago at the time
Of the death Of President William Nc
Kinley when nc was called on by the
city to deliver a memorial address at
services held at Monument Park. The
judge was in the United States Senate
three years when the late president
was a senator from Ohio and was an
intimate personal friend Of President
Harding.
In accordance with the proclamation
of the mayor every place Of business.
stores, mills, theatres and public places
will be closed from to o'clock Fri
day afternoon. Many Of the stores are
planning to close at Il o'clock for the
remainder of the day. All musical in
struments along the main street will be
silenced. The mayor expects everyone
possible to attend the services at the
City hall. The City hall will be closed
throughout the entire day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

shall stop on such designated cross
ing and no vehicle shall enter any
such designated zone.
Any police officer in uniform. at his
discretion may remove any horse. or
horses. vehicle or vehicles, left upon
any street not in apparent charge of
any driver or other person, or in vio-
lation ow any such regulations to an
other place on such street or from
such street to another street. or to a
livery stable or garage and there
leave same.
Roll Of Accounts No. AIS
Administrative departments, So.
2524O: city hall. s15S5.21; police de-
partment s2101.07; fire department
S14So.S6: Armory S26.7s; health de-
partment s153G5; vital statistics
S21.15; disposal of refuse $4,000; sew
er maintenance S19.S1; new sewers
$i22.64; district nurse $4,000: street
department $3G0.S2; new sidewalks
$2367.l9; sprinkling streets $2557.06;
bridges S66430; street lights $1221.44:
support of poor s1112.54; mothers
aid $531.00: common schools $917.i3:
hing school S136.17; public library
$1,000; parks $3.50; Fairgrounds
$500: music SLIGO; coupons 1927 .25:
aid ard allowances S9l: miscellan-
eous S540.27; soldiers aid S34; State
pensions $234: new Junior high school
$9101 As: Orpin desk company $685.
II: Main street paving $1014.4S; total
s4l773.1S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
LAMBDA chi ALPHA FRAT HOUSE
NEARING COMPLETION CONSTRUCTION

The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
house at Colby college is beginning
to assume the shape of a finished
structure once more. All summer
workmen have been busy clearing
away the debris made by the disas-
trous fire of December 4. 1922 and re-
building the fallen brick walls. The
work has been to practically build a
new structure. The entire building
was burned leaving the walls stand
ing. During the spring one of the
walls toppled over. The work is be-
ing done by the CIR Construction
company of this city.
A building committee was ap-
pointed by the Colby board of trus-
tees for the purpose of drawing plans
and receiving bids for the ruined
building. The committee appointed
included Henry Z. Wadsworth of
Augusta. The committee decided to
give the fraternity the kind of a
house they wanted and with that end
in view the fraternity elected Walter
d. Berry of the class of 1922 to rep
resent their interests in the matter.
Preliminary plans were drawn up by
Berry and were approved by the COM
mittee in charge. These plans were
submitted to the firm of Bunker and
Savage, architects of Augusta for
their approval and were modified by
the architects.
Already the fallen walls have been
reconstructed and new flreproof
roof has been built over the top. The
floors are laid and the rooms built
again and plastered with a rough
coat throughout. The plan of the
rooms is very similar to that of the
A. T. o. house that was burned and
rebuilt a year ago last January. On
the first floor a big reception room is
being built with an alcove. The
southeastern corner of the building is
taken up with a fine new bath room
euninnad with Showorc ryaclo ds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

after dawn ne was within three miles
OF Calais, but he had to swim many
three miles finally to get there.
An Offset tide began to carry him
down the coast and away from the
shore. 1t kept pulling him farther and
farther from Calais until I o'clock in
the afternoon, when the sweep of the
tide changed. Two hours before this
Sullivan had asked Smith how Smith
thought he was going. Smith told him
the tide was against him but that 1t
would turn in two hours.
well, l can stick 1t out and 60 in
with the tide" declared Sullivan, who
spends his time out Of the water as a
clerk in Boston shoe store. BY the
time the tide turned Sullivan was
eight miles down the coast from Calais
and three miles off shore. With hts goal
again in sight Sullivan sped up his
stroke and, aided by the tide, covered
this distance in four hours.
In describing his experiences today
Sullivan left the impression that 1t is
his belief that in such a swim as he
made the last "a hours are the hardest.
Everything was lovely for the first
three hours; the tide was favorable
and the sea smooth. but just before the
time he finished his little meal a few
miles out from shore the breeZes be-
gan to whip up the waters. Through
out the night small but irritating waves
In the channel kept shaping him in the
face. These minor movements of the
sea. Sullivan declared, proved much
more troublesome than the larger
waves.
His worst trouble, however. was to
come after dawn, when the wind
freshered and made the channel more
choppy. Then the tide turned against
him sooner than had been expected.
The tides in the channel frequently
are whimsical. According to veteran
fishcrfolk no man really knows the
tides or can depend on their behavior
being the same two days in succession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
Wiscasset Church
$50 Years Old

Wiscasset, Me. Aug. THE First
Congregational church celebrated the
10th anniversary OF its founding
Friday afternoon in the present edi-
fee, which is the third on the same
spot. The musical program was a
most fitting one and was much en-
joyed.
The Rev. S. II. Sargent of New
castle read the Scriptures, prayers
were offered by the pastor. and the
hymn used before the addresses was
adapted from one used at the Centen-
NAL celebration.
Greetings were given by the Rev.
F.. II. Hovey Of North Edgecomb,, the
Rev. S. II. Sargent for Newcastle,
First and Second churches. the Rev.
Charles Harbutt. superintendent OF
the Congregational conference and
by Professor Calvin NJ. Clark. D. D..
OF Bangor seminary and grandson of
the Rev. Z. w. Hooker, fourth pastor
of the local church. Professor Clark
also reviewed the religious history OF
the perfor of so years. beginning with
his grandfather's ministry here.
The address of the afternoon was
delivered by w. D. Patterson. It was
comprehensive. instructive and inter-
estins. 1t is hoped that the address
may be put into print and preserved.
Only $40 was lacking to complete
the contract, which has until jan
uary, 1924. for finol payment. Fifty
dollars was handed the pastor after
the service.
The dedication Of the new bell was
brief, but impressive. The closing
hymn contained a quotation from In
bells inscription. The text OF the in
scription is: I'm this bell Is cast
metal from Paul Revere Bell Of 1900,
partially destroyed by fire. 1907. re-
stored to this bell 1922 and dedicated
at Wiscasset, Maine. August 8. 1928"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
TO CELEBRATE
OPENING OF new
SURFACE MAIN ST,

Waterville is to have a big ceIebra-
ton Thursday, Aug. %. the day which
has been set as the opening Of the new
concrete, surface on Main street. At
the merchants bureau meeting yester-
day morning at the Chamber of Com
merce rooms plans were discussed for
this day Of fun and frolic. The street
will be clear from traffic in the after
noon and evening. and music. dancing
and confetti in abundance is promised
to all. Although no definite plans have
been worked out. record breaking at
tendance from the surrounding towns
is expected.
The matter of finance has been
placed in the hands OF Mayor Leon o.
Tebbetts end Samuel Freeman. In
view of the fact that this fcte is wholly
an event of pleasure and not connected
in any way with advertising. 1t has
been decided to raise the necessary
funds by popular subscription, giving
everyone an opportunity to contribute
in some way towards making the day a
success.
An entertainment committee was
elected to complete the plans. 1t is as
follows: w. l.. Brown, chairman: S.
Z. Whitcomb, +. d. Arnold. John
Choatc J. r. Kelliher, Samuel Hillson
and Paul Gilman.
The merchants bureau has placed
all further arrangements in the hands
of the Chamber of Commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
FAIRFIELD

W. Z. Dcarborne has returned from
Dalton, Mass, where he has been
passing several weeks, and has gone
to his cottage at Unity.
Miss Hazel McAuley has resumed
her duties at the American Wooden
mill after enjoying vacation ia
Boston and vicinity. '"uf
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Marcia are
passing the We k at Old Orchard.
Mrs. Benz. Racklif has gone 10
Lewiston, where she will be the
guest OF friends.
Mrs. Feiscnden LutZ has returned
from the Sisters hospital, where she
underwent an operation.
NORTH-Homer Bates. who has
been working for Ralph Clifford,
has gone to his home in Princeton 10
attend the family reunion. Maryland
Bickford is taking his place during
his absence.
Mrs. John Lcssard and son,
Arthur, and Mrs. Napoleon Lessard
and daughter, Cecilia of WateTilie,
were visitors at the Marcou farm
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Goodwin and
son. Forrest. were in Waterville on
business Friday. e.
Miss Daisy Snow Of Oakland pass
sed the week at the home OF
her mother. Mrs. Laura Snow.
Mrs. Madison Clifford was IN
Skowhegan, Saturday.
Mrs. Sarah Gray and daughter
Ruth. visited at Marshall Gi!ford's
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f.. Clifford and
children. Billy and Charlotte, were
guests over the weekend of D!.
Brown at his cottage at Snow pond
Mrs. Alice Devin of Augusta visit
cd her sister, Mrs. Carl Goodwin,
Saturday and Sunday.
Maryland Bicllford and Clifford
Skillin attended the band concert al
Lakewood Sunday.
Mrs. Fenleson and daughter. Mabel
accompanied by several OF MIS-
Fenleson's brothers and sisters, are
on an auto trip to Princeton ana
Grand Lake stream where they VIII
attend the family reunion. The TIP
was made with Ernest Thomas in his
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
Report Received Says
Will be EXOnerated
of Auto Theft Charge

According to information received
from Portland, Edward Currier of
this city and Atwell Getchell of
Fairfield will be eXonerated of the
charge Of stealing a Ford automobile
in Connecticut. The two boys are
being held on their personal recog-
nizance Of 5000 each for appearance
at the September term of the y. s.
district court furnished before Com
missioner Arthur Chapman Monday
afternoon. There was no hearing.
The two boys were arrested in Fair
field the last of July suspected of be-
ing members Of gang of safe blow
ers.
Charges against them were mol
pressed in the State court but they
we're held because of their possession
of the Ford.
A Connecticut official, who has
been checking up the mems move
ments, said Monday that he was sat
isfled that they did not steal the car
but bought it for s25 and drove it to
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
Given $4,000 Prize
(Continued from Pace One)

warmth of Sullvan's body from melt
ing it before the swimmer could get
into the water. where the grease was
intended to ward off the cold of the sea.
At the last second Sullivans plunge
into the water was delayed a few min
utes because Smith had forgotten to
bring a favoritc luck horseshoe into
his rowboat. Mrs. II. a. Cox. in whose
home Sullivan is a guest. came running
down to the pier with it, and then the
long swim through the channel began.
For the first hours Sullivan was swept
in bee line in the direction of his goal
by the flood tide. Then he was carried
off the line n little by the ebb. soon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
PROCLAMATION

President Calvin Coolidge having
designated Friday, August 10. as day
set apart as a memorial to the late
President Warren G. Harding; there
fore, I. Leon o. Tebbetts, mayor of
Waterville. in accordance thereof, do
hereby call upon the people of Water
vile to observe the day as far IS pos
sible as a memorial day, and ask that
all business be suspended between the
hours of and T. NJ.
AS a further token of respect and
honor to the late president. public me-
mortal services will be held at the City
Hall auditorium Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock which all citizens are urged to
attend.
LEON o. TEBBETTS.
Judge Charles +. Johnson of the
United States federal circuit court will
deliver a memorial address at the serv-
ices to be held in the City Hall audi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

and flush bowls. In the extreme cor
ner the freproof stairway comes
down to the new entrance on the cast
side of the building. 1t is understood
that the work of putting the finishing
plaster on the walls and ceilings will
be started and the painter will fol-
low close behind the plasterers.
Every precaution is being taken to
make the building safe from fire. The
top floor will contain common
sleeping room called the "rampas-
ture." The fire escapes will be ar
ranged SO that there will be no
crowding when they are in use.
Down through the center Of the
building stairs enclosed in fireproof
walls lead to the first floor On each
landing an automatic fire door leads
to the stairs and the stairs them
selves will be of metal and the land
ings cement.
Quite extensive changes are being
made in recitation hall, the middle
brick building on the campus. For
many years this building has been
heated by stoves but now a new mod
ern heating plant is being installed.
A fine basement was excavated under
the first floor and big steam boiler
installed.
On the first floor Of the building,
the office of the college treasurer.
Frank Hubbard has been enlarged
by adding another room on the south
side which was formerly used by the
janitor to store his tools A new ce-
ment and steel vault has been con-
structed on the first floor and another
vault in the basement for the treas
urer to keep his records safe from
fire and burglary. The college book
store is being renovated by paint and
plaster. A new cement entrance has
been built on the east side of the
building leading into the basement.
On the other buildings very little
work is being done outside of the
regular repairs necessary each sum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
Boston Produce Market

Boston. Aug. Z.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 1913.
943.
CHEESE-Fresh choice o5Q25i;
firsts 24Q24a.
CORNING. 2 yellow 10Gd1o7.
EGGS-Nearby hennery brown ex-
tras 81 652; white and mixed extras As
ESQ; western extras 40143.
FLOUR-Spring patents. 196-lb.
sacks. special short 700g735; standard
625@720.
HAY-No. 2 timothy ?6@27.
LAMB-Genuine spring 25Gl2S
OATS-Forty pounds 56657.
PORK-Medium backs 2550T27.
POTkTOES-New southern No. 500
a $50 per barrel; sweets s00Q900 per
barrel.
SU0AR-American Sugar Refinery
quotes 500 cents in l00-barrel lots less
2 per cent. for cash.
VEAL-1242S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
road were visitors in wateryille Tues

road were visitors in Wateryille Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Hustincr of Halifax
street and Mrs. Fred Simmons Of Wa
terville have gone TO Pemaquid for a
weeks visit.
Daniel Kelley. representing the Tex
as Company. was a business visitor in
town Tuesday.
Mrs. Archie Prentiss OF the Pond
road was visitor Tuesday at the
home Of relatives in Benton.
Miss Imogene Lord of Benton was
visiting relatives in Winslow yestcr-
day afternoon.
Raymond p. Smith, representing the
E. c. Atkins Co. Of Indianapolis. was
business called at Fort Point Tues
day.
Mrs. Roy Prentiss was an all-day
guest at the home Of relatives in Ben
ton Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
SALVATION ARMY
EXERCISES IN
tribute FRIDAY

Adiutant and Mrs. Theo Fowler Of
the Salvation Army have issued the
following announcement concerning
the plans of the army in observing
Friday as a day of mourning for
President Harding:
1--WE have laid our services\at the
disposal of His Honor the Mayor to
cooperate in any way to make the
memorial meeting in honor of our
deceased President n most impress
sive and successful occasion.
I'VE shall hold special memorial
service in our hall. Friday evening at
s o'clock. Special music and a most
impressive program will be ar
ranged.
I'VE wish to cooperate with the
American Legion and all other patri-
otto societies in order to make Friday
a real day of national prayer and
conservation.
MIR. and MRS. THEO FOWLER,
"Adjutants."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
Local Players to
Have Tournament

There will be a tournament of local
golf players this afternoon beginning
at o'clock on the Country club links.
The team match scheduled for today
between Waterville and Belgrade was
postponed on account of the Belgrade
club being unable to get up team.
Thursday afternoon the ladies of
the Country club will play tourna-
ment. The match originally scheduled
between the Augusta and Waterville la
dies was postponed as the Augusta club
could not get players enough to make a
team,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

Work will be started at p. NJ today
building a baseball field in Community
Park just above Abbott street. Through
the kindness CT John i. Hill Ford
son tractor with plows and harrows
will be used in getting the ground in
shape. This work is being done by
Community Service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
after BABY COMES
Strength Often Returns Slowly
Mothers May Depend Upon Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound TO Restore
Normal Condition

Many. many letters similar to the
following recommend the Vegetable
Compound as wonderful medicine
for bringing the mother back to nor.
NAL health and strength.
tits an excellent restorative, con-
tains no harmful drugs and can be
taken in safety by nursing mother.
Thousands of mothers who have
regained their strength by taking it
are its best recommendation. Why
not take it yourself?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08
NOTICE
MERCHANTS VOTE
TO CLOSE STORES
half DAY FRIDAY

All stores in Watcrville will close at
II noon Friday. Aug. 10. in respect to
the memory of President Warren G..
Harding. as voted by over As members
of the merchants bureau at meeting
yesterday morning in the Chamber of
Commerce rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

Allentown, Pa.-"After the birth
of my girl was all worn out, with
out q bit of strength. Nothing
helped me until I began to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. Then / picked right up ard
got strength to do my work. Now
with the boy l have no such trouble.
take your medicine right along
and won't be without it. recon-
mended it to a friend of mine, a
young girl. She couldn't eat, had
no strength and had trouble every
month. She is big strong girl now,
and still takes it. Mrs. JOSEPH S.
SMITH, 634 N. Law Street, Allen
town, Pa.
Gave Both of Us Strength
Hoosick Falls, NY. when my
girl was born was weak run down
woman and very nervous. My hus-
band advised me to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and the Liver Pills and they put me
right on my feet. have just been
recommending the Vegetable Com
pound to my daughter and it has
helped her through childbirth. 1t has
given us both health and strength,
and if this letter will be of service
you can use it anywhere you like"
Mrs. ELIZA Moon, 43 Classic
Street. Hoosick Falls, N. Y.
. Textbook upon "Ailments
t you free upon request. Write
zine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts,.
F0rr,, fiNn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

Mrs. Ruth clyde has returned 20 Wa
terville after spending the week end
with her parents, ORA and Mrs. b. A.
Borden of Showhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

Mrs. George Elliott is visiting her
nephew. Newman Kennison andsfam-
lily of Oak street, Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John Keneley and son.
John Jr., have returned to Sanford after
a short visit to friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Fortier and
children of Skowhegan have return
ed to their home after a few days
visit in this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

c. c. Langlois has returned to his
duties at Fortier's drug stare after
weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

Harold WEIGH and family of New
York and Howard WEIGH of this city
are enjoying a vacation at the WEIGH
cottage on the Richardson shore of
Snow pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

Onie Noel and sister. Miss Grace
Noel. are spending vacation at Bidde-
ford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-08

H. L. Weymouth of East Millinocket
was calling on friends in town yester-
day.