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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
New GARAGE Opened

Monday morning the new garage of
Gerald Brothers on Main street was
formally opened for business. 1t is a
building 60 by 40 feet, of fine appear
ance and 1ireproof construction. The
entrance on the street side and the exit
on the west are spacious and easy of
access. Conveniently located in the
front corner of the building is a very
attractive rest room for ladies, equip
ped with several easy chairs, a couch
and other things for the comfort of any
patrons of the garage who may find 1t
necessary to await the completion of
repairs. The office and salesroom for
tires and accessories is also located in
the front of the building and is well
supplied with articles which may be
needed by local auto owners or the
transient business. The proprietors of
this new business venture are Simon
and Daniel Gerald, sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Gerald Of Morrison's Corner.
They will employ as head mechanic
Norman Cain of Hinckley. who is a
graduate of a school for auto mechan-
les in Kansas City besides having con-
siderable practical experience. Clinton
is fortunate in having a garage Of the
size and equipment of this, erected in
so convenient a place, and the young
men have the good wishes of all in
their new undertaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
ATLANTIC HIGHWAY TOPASS
THROUGH ELM CITY BECAUSE
OF BATH W0OLW|CH FERRY

Wateryille is to be on the main
road through Maine as approved by
the Maine Highway Commission, &C.
cording to the most recent announce
ment Of the commission.
Coast cities and interests have been
waging bitter fight to have the At
lantic Highway in Maine continue up
the coast, through Camden, Belfast
and other coast cities and towns
rather than along its most natural
route taking in Augusta and Water
vile.
Yesterday it was admitted that
nothing could change the revised
routing or remove Waterville from a
position on this nationally known
highway. This will prove of great
interest to Waterville by and large,
and especially the business interests
of the city which have been using
every power at their command to
couse the Maine Highway commits
sion to include this city on the i'm
portant route.
A bridge across the Kennebec river
at Bath might have taken this high
way away from Waterville, accord
ing to an announcement made yes
terday by Lyman H. Nelson, member
of the State Highway commission.
Had there been good bridge at
Bath, through automobile traffic from
New York and Southern New Eng
land might have been diverted from
Central Maine to the coats cities. fol-
| lowing the example of the southern
states which have invariably set the
course of the new highway directly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
Start Preparation
at SilvermOnt for
Building Sites

Waterville Is fast becoming the
center of building industry in central
Maine. In the many farms around
the outskirts of this city many
houselots have been marked off in
the last few years and promises OF
fine avenues on the Oakland and
Sidney roads are abundant. Yester-
day a new change. was made and one
that does not take place outside OF
town but right in one OF the most
desirable living locations. This ter
ritory is known as Silvermont. and
Is situated on the east side of Sill
yer street. and just north of City
Engineer Crawford's residence.
Silvermont is a large piece of land
fully II acres in size and comprised
mostly Of gravelly knowles. 1t is IN
back OF long line of trees ana al
fords fine building spots. This land
has been used for many years for
agriculture. During the great World
War. many people were glad to get
a small piece of the territory to plant
a small garden, so as to boast of the
country wide "War Garden"
This land which was owned by
Charles H. Drummond Of Winslow,
e. X. Sawyer Of Vassalboro and
Charles S. Sawyer of Plainfield,
Mass, was sold yesterday by F.
Harold Dubord to DR.. James f. Poul-
in of this city. DR.. PouliD expects to
have men at work marking off lots
in a short time. Already several peo-
Die are getting interested in the
Mace and many comments regarding
fhe location as a favorable spot to
huild we're heard about the street
yesterday when It became known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
WATERVILLE GIRL
BEAUTIFUL VOICE
SAYS BRACCIOTT|

Included among Maine women
who, says Signor Isadore Braggiotti,
the famous Florentine singing mas.
ter, have the most beautiful voices
! think have ever heard" Is Miss
Marion Stanley Of this city.
Miss Stanley Is member OF the
noted "Maine class" which was or
ganized at Augusta two years ago
through the efforts of Mrs. Frank
L. Hubbard, we'll known vocal teach
er OF this city, and Mrs. Richard
Stubbs OF Augusta.
Signor Braggiotti Is now in Eu-
rope. Before his departure. speak,
ing of musical possibilities in Maine.
he said:
II think Maine Is showing a
great improvement in music and the
development of musical talent, and
this interest Is due in large meas
ure to William r. Chapman and his
concerts. consider concert work
a big thing, and believe there are a
large number OF voices in Maine well
adapted to professional work.
The truth Of this statement has
been demonstrated even in the short
space Of the past two years by the
success of members of the signor's
Maine class" AS we'll as the dis
tinction gained by Miss Stanley. that
of Roger Nye of Lewiston has at
tracted not a little attention from
music lovers. Both Miss Stanley
and Mr.. Nye have gone to Boston
and are continuing their studies
more intensively at Signor Rraggi-
otti's studio. Recently Miss Stanley
sang Marguerite" in Faust" and
Mr.. Nye appeared as Maurice" in
I'll Trovatore," when the two OPP
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
Rather Dreary But
Old Sol Sticks It \
Out for Few Minutes

Old Sol plunlled his head YEARLY
through the clouds above Waterville
yesterday afternoon about 4.30 for
the first time since last Friday. He
evidently was discouraged by the
bleak outlook for the appearance was
but momentary. Toward evening the
clouds began to break and the fore
cast for tomorrow predicts good
weather.
After four days Of regular Novem-
Der weather. Watervile now looks
forward to favorable conditions for a
few days at least. Waterville mer-
chants are thankful that the poor
weather didn't come few days ear
lier for it would have then inter-
fered with the agreeable progress Of
the United Clearance Sales project
which was a general success in all
of the business establishments Of the
city.
The streets were wet and muddy as
for the previous three days and many
skiddings took place in the city,
though none of these resulted disas-
trously for the skidders. With bet
ter weather promised for today,
Waterville citizens will adopt a more
cheerful and optimistic mien while
going about their daily tasks. 1t has
been anything but sheerful and
agreeable for the past four days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31

along the coast whenever possible
and feasible.
The original routing Of the Atlantic
Highway from Bangor east 10 to be
followed with the new draft Of the
Maine commission to be in effect be-
tween Portland and Bangor.
Delay in being forced to ferry
across from Bath to Woolwich and
the fact that this ferry does not
| operate at night were vital factors
in the rearranging of the route to
include Augusta and Waterville.
The route going through Augusta
and Waterville clso includes a
greater number of serviceable hotels
than the route along the coast and
this fact was also taken into con-
sideration by the committee in its
finding.
The recent report of the Maine
Highway commission designates
Route No. 1 by way of Portland, Au-
burn, Lewiston. Augusta. Waterville.
Bangor, Eastport and Calais as the
direct route from New York and
southern New England through
Maine to the Maritime Provinces.
Waterville persons expressed their
appreciation of the act Of the COM
mission yesterday in no uncertain
tones. There was bitter protest here
last week when it became known
that coast interests had decided to
| file a petition with the commission
against the re-routing Of the fav-
! ored route to include Central Maine
cities, Augusta and Waterville being
two of the most important cities in
the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
CITIZENS TRAINING
CANDIDATES Leave
FOR DEvENS TODAY

NJ. Kenneth Lancaster OF 10 Pleas
ant street, Waterville's official rep
resentative to the Citizens Military
Training Camp to be held at Camp
Devens, Aver. Mass, starting tomor-
row and continuing throughout the
month of August, together with
other Waterville youths who are to
attend the annual encampment at
the Bay State camp. will leave this
city today. Waterville's official rep
resentative will enter the field ar
tillery course, this being his second
year at Devens.
The following is the list OF Ken
nebec county men who will attend
the encampment:
Augusta-John Herbert Morgan,
Joseph w. Hutchins.
Gardiner-Elwyn r. Grant. Edwin
H. simons. Clifford Horne. Edward
B. Smith, Milton NJ. Canter.
Hallowell-David Cronin.
Waterville-Willis r. Bowman
Ralph NJ. Fitch. Maurice X. Lam
caster, Daniel Gilbert Libbey. Calixte
V. Pomerleau, Charles E. Towne,
Robert NJ. Williams, Harold T. Pull
len, Edward D. Talberth.
Winslow-Samuel Clark, Jr., Jo-
seph r. Marcou.
Oakland-Greeley c. Pierce. Rog-
err +. Lewis, Clifford G.. Newgard.
Vassalboro-Herm c. Masse
(East), Roy V. Shorey, William J
Soucier. Jr., Wilbert A. Morisette
(North).
Albion-Charles +. Ross.
Benton-kenneth E. Estabrook.
Winthrop-Philip c. Sturtevant
Antonio P. Fleury.
Belgrade-O. w. Hanson.
Sidney-Andrew F.. Philgren.
Clinton-Stanley E. Rowland.
Applications for the camp will be
received until Saturday night. Ap.
plication will forward blanks to the
Corps area at Boston. take the phys.
ical examination. and II this is
passed successfully, will report i'm
mediately to Camp Devens. where
final enrolment will be made.
Captain John F. Choate will serve
as county chairman for Kennebec
during the absence from the city OF
Fred D. McAlary. He will be found
at the Choate Music store on Main
street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
They Still Do Have
"Fishermen's Luck"
Once in a While

"Fishermen's Luck" would be an
appropriate title to a realistic scene
enacted on the road to Pettie's pond
recently. A machine bearing an out
ofstate license plate, was moving
along the country road at a fast
clip. Behind was a Waerville car
filled with Isaac Waltons enroute to
the fishing grounds.
"Sleuths," flashed through the
mind Of the driver of the leading car.
He speeded up.
The Maine machine, following the
Pine Tree State motto. "Dirigo," gave
chase. Just for the fun Of it," as the
driver later explained.
Suddenly case was dropped from
the pursued. 1t was retrieved by the
pursuer. 1t contained Old Scotch.
"Fishermen's Luck"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
CLINTON

This evening at the Baptist church
the De Moss Concert company will
apepar in a varied program of musi-
cal numbers both vocal and instru-
mental and readings and impersona-
tions. The company consists Of six
persons each of whom is an enter
tainer Of talent and experience. They
have many engagements in Maine
this season.. Sunday evening they
gave a concert at Penney Memorial
church in Augusta and Monday eve
ming at North Nassalboro for the
Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church.
Pine Cone Women's club will hold
the July meeting Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. +. E. Whitman
on Railroad street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Ward re-
turned home Monday morning from
a two weeks stay at the Besse cot
tage at Crescent Beach.
Arthur Blaisdell. Of Portland is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Hunter of
Pleasant street.
Rev. Z. z. Whitman, who has been
visiting relatives in Oxford county
for 10 days, returned Monday to the
home Of her son, F. E. Whitman.
John Brown of West Benton was
a business visitor in town Monday.
Mrs. Leon Gibson was a business
visitor in Fairfield Monday forenoon.
Miss Doris and Roy Goodrich, who
have been visiting their uncle and
cunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Gerald Of
Canaan for a few weeks, returned
home Monday morning.
John F. Stinchfield, Mrs. Stinch-
field and the children will pass their
vacation at lakewood. occupying one
of Mrs. Roundy's cottages for two
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kidder re-
turned Sunday from Lisbon Falls
where they had visited their daugh-
ter Mrs. l. E. Hall and family for a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Besse came
up Monday morning from their cot
tage at Crescent Beach to stay few
days at their home in town.
George Hodgdon and Isaac Whit
ten will go to Portland today on
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
CELEBRATE 58TH
WEDDING D ATE
QUIETLY AT HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Libby passed
their 6sth wedding anniversary at their
home on Morrill, avenue Sunday Sew
eral relatives and friends called to pay
their respects and present their con.
CALCULATIONS to the elderly couple. A
largo bouquet Of flowers was received
and also d number Of little remem-
brances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Libby were married in
Waterville and have made this city
there home ever since. He is a painter
by trade and for 40 years worked for
the Maine Central Railroad in the
painting department. He was always
conscientious and faithful employe of
the company and Is now receiving the
reward of loyal service. When a young
man he worked in a carriage shop in
his home town of Newport and learned
the trade which he followed for SO
many years in that place.
Mr.. Libby was born in Newport over
So years ago. the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grin Libby. His father was a tailor.
but he decided to follow a different
trade, and so. after the younger school
days. engaged to work in the carriage
shop, working in the summer and at
tending school during the winter
months. Enlisting from Newport for
Tue N'iNiI w az ltS StENcu Will SItull
for three years in Company A. First
Maine Cavalry. He saw a great deal
Of hard service. being taken prisoner
one time and confined in Libby prison
for several days. For the past two
score years Mr.. Libby has been quar-
termaster of the Grand Army Of the
Republic. a record In this part Of the
State. He has also been a member of
the Masonic lodge for over SO years.
high priest in Taconnct Chapter. r. A.
NJ. a master of the Blue lodge and a
past patron of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Libby was born in North Fair
field SO years ago. the daughter of Mr..
and John mad Blooma (Chase) Noble.
She attended the little red schoolhouse
ir Fairfield which is still standing. and
declares that some of the best times of
her life were passed in this little old
romantic spot. However, her school
days were short. as in those days the
girls of the families were expected tn
work as we'll as the boys. She worked
several years AS housckeeper for diff.
ferent people for the wages of so cents
per week. When asked by the reporter
| what she thought of that for an in
come, she replied: "Well, it was small
very small. but still I thought that
was fortunate to be able to earn my
| board. and you must realize that mon.
| ey would go a great deal farther thar
| in these days"
Mrs. Libby was employed in the mil
| there and came to this city few years
| later. where she met and married hel
| husband. She is a member of the
Eastern Star and was an active worker
until several years ago.
| The couple have made their home al
Morrill, avenue for the last 43 years
and live with their only living child
Mrs. Annie L. Emery. A son. George
died many years ago. They also have
one grandchild. Miss Hazel Emery.
! The W. S. Heath Circle gave them &
little surprise party last evening.
pleasant social hour was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
LARGE HAY CROP
LOWERS PRICES IN
LOCAL MARKETS

Waterville and suburban farmers
will harvest the greatest hay crop
in recent years, according to state
ments made to the kennebec Jour-
nal reporter yesterday during an in
formal canvas Of hay conditions and
the farmers in this section Of the
State.
The price of hay is low and there
is little or no demand for it owing
to the abundance, it is learned.
1t is predicted that loose hay will
not sell for more than six or seven
dollars a ton next winter. There is
a scarcity Of farm labor at any price,
and the few who are willing to work
during the haying season, are de-
handing more for their services than
the farmers can afford to pay. Far
mers in this section are willing to
pay $3.50. or S4.00 day for good help
but draw the line at the $500. $500,
and $3.50 wages per day, demanded
by some of the help.
Many Of the farmers in this Sec
ton are not going to harvest their
hay because they believe that the
cost of cutting and handling would
exceed the price they might receive
| next winter or spring.
Some are willing to give away
their nay crop TO anyone VINO Will
properly cut the grass.
Not in recent years, has the crop
been so abundant. The heavy SHOWS
of last winter are said to be res
pOnsible for the bumper amount. The
harvesting this year has also been
equally as great a problem and far
| mers who looked upon their hay crop
as being one Of the best financial
propositions of the season are now
reluctantly admitting that the hay
is going to be practically worthless
owing to its abundance. This is
simply another indication OF the
truth Of the old law OF supply and
demand.
Everything has been favorable
for the harvesting Of bumper crops
In most of the farms in suburban
Waterville, but many have given up
the hay question as an unsolvable
conundrum. Those who are haying
report the heaviest crop in many a
harvest and several are up a stump
as to where to store their grass.
Barns are filled to overf1owing on
those farms where help had been
available and where it has been
deemed wise to cut the hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
JUDGE CLEkVES
TALKS TO ROTARY
ON 4S-H0UR week

At the regular meeting OF the
Waterville Rotary Club at the Elm
wood hotel yesterday. Judge Benja-
min F. Cleaves of Portland. execu-
tive secretary Of Associated Indus
tries of Maine, gave an interesting
talk on the proposed As hour law, for
labor in Maine. He said in part:
THE matter of a as hour week is
so large a proposition that 1t could
not be fully and adequately treated
in anything less than a substantial
volume.
advocates Of the law refer to It
as law in tho interests of women and
minors.
I'VE are, therefore, considering
not merely the question of eight
hours for Nomen and minors, but the
proposition of establishing for all
workers an eight hour day. Once
this law goes into effect, women and
minors will prohibited from more
than IS hours employment n week,
and IL men are asked to work lon
ser day than this, they will require
time and half pay for the over
time .
1.-The theory upon which the 4S
hour week for women and minors Is
urged is that it is in the interest of
health and physical and moral well
faro of these two groups of workers.
1t Is urged that when a woman or
male or female minor, has been en-
ployed eight hours during the day
that it is not right that they should
be asked TO work longer, largely as
/ understand it. because of the
fatigue and consequent wear and tear
upon the Individual"
Mr.. Cleeves went on to show why
many industries like the various cot
ton manufacturing companies had
adopted an eight hour law and point
ed out the value and necessity of
such rulings.
He then went on to show the come
backs of such law if it should he
passed. He told of the farmer, who
could not possible make a living I'M
Ger such rules and the various pulp
mills which have 81 hour weeks. He
remarked that these industries In
Maine could not compete with those
of out of State by this.
Mr.. Cleeves' talk was full and with
statistics which gave clear version
Of both sides of the big question. In
closing he remarked. ut would seem
he necessary to give very careful
sj1d thoughtful consideration before
any measure is enacted into law,
which will beyond question act as
triG to the wheels of Maine indus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31
FAIRFIELD

A. c. Ward Of the Moore Pen Co. Of
Boston was in town SHORT time yes
terday.
The Ladies' Guild Of the Methodist
church will enjoy picnic at Lake
side Thursday, if pleasant, leaving
here on the $50 train.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Vaughn Of
Bangor were guests Sunday at the
home Of Mrs. Vaughns sister, Mrs.
w. w. Merrill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin c. Clark and
son William of Lewiston are visiting
Mrs. Clark's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. J. Bradbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31

John Rideout, employee Of the
7Keyes Fibre Company. who met
with very painful accident while
working last Saturday, is recovering
Jas rapidly as could be expected but
viii be out Of work for some time.
Rldeout was cleaning one of the
machines while 1t was in operation
When the sleeve on his left arm was
caught IN the uncovered gears and
ms arm was drawn into the ma
fchlnery. The large artery in the
forearm was severed. Rideout was
1aken to- the Sisters hospital for
Treatment.
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Mrs. MabIe e. Moreau

The death of Mrs. Mable Moreau
occurred Sunday night after several
months illness. She was born in
Clinton, so years ago. the daughter
Of Asa and Erma Holt. and lived
there until 81 years ago, when she
was married to Thomas Moreau and
came to Benton, where they estab-
lished their home.
She was a member of Benton
Grange, being a faithful worker.
She had been very dear friend and
neighbor and devoted wife and
mother. She is survived by her hus-
band; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph
Barton and Modest Moreau, both of
Benton; two sons, Ralph Moreau Of
Somerville, Mass. and Robert Nor
eau of Benton; one sister, Mrs. Rose
Buzzell Of Bangor; and two brothers,
Alfred and William Holt Of Clinton.
The funeral services will be held
from the home Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31

Professor John G. S. Andrew OF the
department of history and economics
at Colby college is attending the In
stitute Of Politics at Williamstown,
Mass. He has been present at the
sessions of the Institute for several
years. Through his attendance at
this Institute. he is able to present
to his classes at college, the most
recent data disclosed through inves-
tigation on conditions the world
over. He is an authority on inter-
national conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31

Rev. Delber W. Clark of Staten
Island. N. Y, has been a visitor at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. D..
McAlary. He preached the sermon
at the st. Marks church Sunday
morning. He is a graduate of Colby
in the class of 1911. Mr.. Clark last
year inaugurated the idea of hiking
from Staten Island to his former
home in Washburn and he made the
trip with three boys from his parish.
This year, he made the trip alone
and is returning from Washburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-31

the home of her sister. Mrs. Frank
Richardson, after being employed in
Clinton for several weeks.
o. l.. Jones of Boston was In town
yesterday.
Allen Allen has returned to st.
John, N. B., after passing the week.
end in town with his family.
DR.. and Mrs. w. L. Gouse and
children, have returned from North
Pond where they have been enjoying
their vacation.
Miss Bernice Pennell has returned
f1om Concord, N. H., where she has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ralph
Eagerman.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Gray and Mr..
and Mrs. r. o. Files have gone to
the Files cottage at Chamberlain
Everett Pencil has returned to
Ellsworth after passing the Week
end in town.