davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
SOUTH GARDINER

Miss Harriet Eaton left Thursday
for a months vacation, which she
will pass in Portland and other
places.
Miss Marion Grover is visiting her
aunt in Rockland, Me.
Luther Buckmore left Thursday for
a short visit with his mother in Ma
chias. This is Mr.. Buckmore's first
visit with his relatives. whom he has
not seen for eighteen years.
The Misses Lawrence of Lawrence,
Mass, are guests of their aunt, Mrs.
Dennis Pitts, Capen road.
The Community club will hold their
annual fair at Community hall the
Is. 16 and 18th of this month.
Miss L. May Jewett and guests
Mr. and Mrs. w. Clark Noble. motor
ed to Harrison, Me, Thursday.
The Fiber Toy company shipped,
Thursday 10000 rabbits to a>concern
in ST. Louis.
Rev. John NJ. Kelley Of Kennebunk,
former pastor of Cannard street
chapel. has been passing few days
among friends in town. Mr.. Kelley is
on his way to Princeton, where he
has a cottage on Big Lake. He mas
recently been engaged in Evangells-
tic work in the Carolinas.
A number from here attended the
dance at Pittston. Thursday evening
A Young son has been added to the
family circle of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Jackson.
Mrs. Marcia Graham has gone on
vacation to Lakeside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Totman-lejohton

Miss Beatrice May Leighton and
Charles w. Totman, both of Gardi-
ner, were united in marriage Aug.
4th. at 8 O'Clock at the home of the
brides parents, IS Neal street, by
the Rev. F. l.. Skillins, the pastor
of the First Baptist church. The
double ring service was used. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. L.
w. Horsley of Maiden, Mass. The
house was prettily decorated with
ferns and flowers, and many friends
and relatives present. The bride was
becomingly gowned in dress of grey
canton crepe and the bridesmaid
wore gown of grey crepe dechene,
while the brides travelling dress was
navy blue. They both attend the First
Baptist church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. +. +. LeightoI She was
formerly employed by the r. p. Haz-
card Co, and an active member OF
the Gardiner grange. The groom is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Tot
man and is employed at the First
National bank of Gardiner. He Is a
member of the Lambda Chi Alpha
fraternity and a graduate of the
Gardiner High school. Is: he also
attended the Shaw Business College
of Augusta. He is past master of the
Gardiner grange and a member of the
American Legion and Sons of Vet
eransA Both young people were
popular and have the best wishes of
a large circle of friends. They re-
ccived many beautiful presents. At
ter a short trip they will reside at
173 Highland avenue. They will be
at home after August 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Car Overturns, One
Hurt; Driver Held
on LIQUOR Charge

Saturday afternoon just before 5
O'Clock two young men in a Ford tour
ing car coming at a rapid rate from
Augusta left the road at a point near
ly opposite Western avenue. HallowCll.
tried to climb the fountain in front
of the cemetery and, failing to do SO,
crashed into some Of the cemetery
shrubs. Tho car turned completely
over. The driver of the car. who was
late found to be Joseph Welch of West
Farminston. eXtricated himself from
the wreck and ran in the direction of
the river. He was caught by Luther
Gray and Arthur Moore, brought back
to the road. placed in DIR. Sanborn's
car. taken to the hospital for repairs
and then landed in the Augusta lookup.
City Marshal Fish of Hallowell was
rotified and Welsh was brought to Hal
lowell that evening and placed in the
lookup to await trial this morning on
the charge of operating a car while in
toxicated. He proved to be also the
owner of the wrecked car. The other
young man. Nelson Henderson of Read
field, was pinned under the car. A num-
Der of men. among them George Kill
gore. who was unloading hay and wit
messed the accident, came to the rescue
and got him out He appeared badly
hurt and was placed in the car of
Mr.. Tibbetts of Granite Hill, to be
taken to the hospital. On the way he
revived and left the car. Mr.. Hender-
son is a former Hallowell resident.
lived on lower Water street and, ii is
understood. has relatives here. The
car was taken to Creasey's garage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Second Bell at Old
South of Good Tone

Calvin Cole. whose knowledge of
early Hallowel is extensive and
whose interest in the historical is
keen, in commenting upon the re-
cent article concerning the Old
South Paul Revere bell, said to the
local reporter that the second bell,
the one melted in the fire of 1S4S, was
one Of the toned that he
had ever heard. certainly far SUI
prior TO anything heard now. Mr..
Cole at one time possessed a frag-
ment of the bell, given him at the
time Of the fire by one of the firemen.
The bell, he said, was cast in East
Boston, and at that time Ariel Wall
of Hallowell was in Boston and in
terested himself in the matter, as
did Greenleaf Wall in Hallowell.
Discussion brought out the fact,
later verified by printed record,
that the Baptist church in Halo
well also at one time possessed a
Paul Revere bell. 1t was bought
nearly 20 years later than the sec
ond Old South bell. in 1921, and was
the 253rd TO be cast by the Reveres.
1t weighed 1924 pounds. The church
was burned and the bell destroyed in
1868. Information as to whether
any of it was preserved in the new
bell has not yet been obtained
Hardly any New England town can
boast of having three Revere bells
certainly none the size of Hallowell,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Wilson Hopes to-
Attend Funeral
President Harding

Washington. Aug. 5-(By A. PO-
Woodrow Wilson authorized the
statement today that he will parti-
cipate as far as possible" in the fun
eral ceremonies here Wednesday for
President Harding.
The extent of the former presi-
dents participation was not made
known but the statement was taken
to mean that he at least will ride in
the funeral cortege from the White
House to the Capitol. Whether he
will attend the services in the rotun-
da probably will depend upon his
physical condition at that time.
President Coolidge extended an
invitation to Mr.. Wilson yesterday TO
take part in the ceremonies, but aft
err q conference between the presi-
dents aide. Colonel Sheriff. and
Rear Admiral Grayson. Mr. Wilson'S
physician, the announcement was
made that because of the state of
his health tn former president re-
GREETED he could not participate.
Mr.. Wilson decided later. however.
that because of the state of his
health the former president regret
ted he could not participate.
Mr.. Wilson decided later. however,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
PROCLAMATION
CALLS FOR DAY Of
MOURNING FRIDAY

by the President of the United
states of America. "a proclamation:
ITO the People of the United States:
I'm the inscrutable wisdom of Divine
Providence, Warren Gamaliel Harding,
29th president of the United States,
has been taken from us. The nation
has lost a wise and enlightened states
man and the American people true
friend and counsellor. whose public life
was inspired with the desire to pro-
mote the best interests of the United
States and the welfare of all its citi-
zens. His private life was marked by
gentleness and brotherly sympathy
end by the charm of his personality he
| made friends of all who came in con-
| tact with him.
1T is meet that the deep grief which
| fills the hearts of the American people
should find fitting expression.
Now. therefore, /. Canvin Coolidge.
president of the United States of
America. do appoint Friday next. Aug.
10, the day on which the body of the
dead president will be laid in its last
| earthly resting place, as day of
mourning and prayer throughout the
| United States. / earnestly recommend
the people to assemble on that day in
| their respective places of divine wor-
| ship. there to bow down in submission
! to the will of Almighty God and to pay
out of full heart tho homage and love
and reverence to the memory Of the
great and good president. whose death
| has so sorcly smitten the nation.
I'm witness. I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal Of the United
| States to he affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, the
| fourth day of August. in the year of
our Lord. One Thousand Nine Hundred
and Twenty-three. and of the 1ndepen-
dence of the United States, One Hun
dred and Forty EIGHT.
calvin COOLIDGE.
by the President.
Charles i. Hughes.
Secretary of state.
1.-THE White House.
washington. Aug. 4, 1928"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
MEMORIAL SERVICE
IN TRIBUTE TO
LATE PRESIDENT

The Free Baptist church was filled
to capacity by those in attendance at
the special Memorial services held in
respect for our late President, War
rem G.. Harding. last evening. The
services were inspiring and appro-
pirate for the occasion. Mayor Lamb
and the members of the city govern
ment attended the meeting in a body.
The following program was carried
out:
Organ voluntary by Mrs. William
Rines, organist; invocation by Rev.
Mr.. Leigh of NJ. f. Randolph church;
music by congregation "Rock of
Ages" Scripture by Rev. Mr.. Leigh;
prayer by Rev. Milo Folsom. Ufiiver-
salist church; mixed quartet, Trust
Ye in Almighty Cod" president
Harding as an American" by Rev.
Milo Folsom; music by congregation,
Nearer My God to Thee" "Presi-
dent Hardins's Early Struggle for an
Education" Rev. Mr.. Leigh; quar-
tet. "Fondly l Think of Thee;
president Harding as a World Fig
IRE" Rev. Fl. G.. Kennedy. Baptist
church; president Harding's Spirit
ual Life" by Rev. II. A. Clark, Free
Baptist church. Draping of the fiaG
with crepe. During this ceremony
the congregation stood and salutcd
the flag. Singing. America" bene-
diction by Rev. II. G.. Kennedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Former HallOwell Girl
Now Touring South

Hallowell people will be interested
to know of Mrs. keyes, formerly Miss
Anderson of Hallowcll. At ono time
she was employed at Marston & Brooks
and was also pianist at the Acme.
Now she is playing in Adams Float
ing Theatre" an entertainment troupe
house on 9 boat which tours the South.
staying a day or two at smaller places
, and a week or 10 days in larger cities.
She writes to local friends from Nir-
ginia and describes with interest fish
industry she had observed. She says
the natives catch small fish resembling
the alewive obtain the oil. some of
which appears as olive oil, some ss lin
seed oil. The scales are used in the
manufacture of artificial pearls and
what is left of the fish is ground for
fertilizer. She seems to thing that
Maine fish are not doing their full du-
ty as compared with this Virginia
produce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
End Annual Outing
Gardiner Council

The second annual outing OF the
Gardiner Council of the Service Re
lation of the post Offise department
was held Friday evening. The Coun-
Gil includes all those connected with
the Office. this was composed of the
post master and some 20 members.
The evening was most pleasantly
passed at Peacock's Tavern whore
they sat down TO. n shore dinner, At
ter the dinner had been disposed OF
social evening was pleasantly
passed and the party returned home
about midnight. The object of the
Council is to promote a. closer rela-
ton between the several branches of
the service and to adjust all differ
cnces that arise in regard to the
work. The Gardiner Council is con-
sidercd one of the most progressive
in the State and it's method of be
ing conducted has been held up to
others as an example.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Gather at Way
Point i'm Nebraska
to Pay Tribute

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. J-(By A. pl
-kimball County, of which the
town of kimball is the county seat
was the first in Nebraska to h.
crossed by the special train en- rout.
to Washington with all that is NOR.
tai of the late President Harding.
From points within a radius Of
twenty five to thirty miles of Kim.
ball, Nebraska citizens came from
the farms of the surrounding coun.
try to join those of that town in nav.
ing respect to their departed leader
They lined the right of way for two
blocks, and among them were mem.
.bcrs OF the American Legion.
They were but a handful OF tboss
offering an expression of sorrow as
the train sped its way across The
ranch and sand hill country of west.
ern Nebraska into farming districtu
of the eastern half. until its arrival
in Omaha scheduled for early to.
morrow morning.
In Omaha, where the train will
leave the tracks of the Union Pacihc
Railroad Company and depart oyer
those of the Chicago and Northwest.
crn into Chicago. citizens of all
walks of life were prepared to do
homage to Mr.. Harding.
Mrs. Harding was not to be for.
gotten by Nebraska, for state Officers
headed by Governor Charles w.
Bryan. a Democrat and brother Of
William Jennings Bryan, were to
to have a resolution of sympathy for
presentation TO. her as well as an.
other expressing the states sorrow.
A wreath from the Lyons Club with
the figure 80" signifying in news.
paper parlance that the day or
nights work was done. was among
the floral offerings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

craftsmanship in this, holding down
his sympathetic high lights to
point of great repression. then Mt the
psychological moment, letting them
loose in a flood Of emotion.
Barbara LAMAR, as Laura, does
some of the best work of her career,
while David Butler. as her husband
is genuine throughout. Betty Frn-
cisco gives sympathy to difficult
role. while RICHARD Tucker IL a very
creditable villain. Ia Su Pitts Is
clever as always, In her weird way,
and the "twins"-Mickey McBan and
Muriel McCormac-are lovable and
naughty.
The story is OF two women-one
rich, one poor-each envying the
other the happiness she thinks she
has. The envy of Laura, the poor
girl, leads her to take the savings of
her husband for clothes for which
he casts he out of his home. But the
twins bling about reunion in a
touching way and everyone 10 happy.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

lar Day announcement in the mer-
chants association ad, will be follow
ed Tuesday by large ad giving more
particulars and the names of mer-
chants who will unite in making this
Dollar Day, not only a record break
er in the history of the city, but. one
that will long be remembered for the
genuine bargains that are to be Of
fered the public on this occasion.
Gardiner merchants know their long
established reputation is at stake,
and they must make good and con-
firm the impression that Dollar Days
are a great trade expansion, friend
making, money saving event.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

ers will see on the next anses,
American Express cruise aroaDa
the world leaving next NovemD..
on the S. S. Franconia. Hundisus
of these rugs are purchased =
souvenirs and become more 'ev
able as the years go by. !.
After the line has been calslss
clear across, 1t is tamped GOV.
with an instrument like the s's
Of a hoe. The child is tampns
with one Of them in the pnow
graph. If the tamping is ooD.
thoroughly it increases the vai,a
Of the rug and its wearing qua.
ties. AS the design progresses ". ].
rug is wound upon q cylinder :.
the base Of the loom, so tnat -.
working line is always convenleu'
to the hands Of the little worAa'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

DUG making in the near east is
~ done mostly. by children. The
work Is so slow and tedious and
the pay amounts to an average of
fifty cents a day. The accuracy
with which these little children
follow given design is most re-
markable. To watch them makes
one think that It Is automatic, for
they will work and talk to you at
the same time. Yet most Of the
designs are very intricate. The
balls Of the colored wool are fast
ened above, and are carried by the
children through the warp, in front
Tor in back of the strings according
to the design.
This is one of the many novel
sights which 500 American travel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Small Accident

A minor accident occurred Satur-
day afternoon. partly as the result
of the earlier misfortune of the young
men, WEIGH and Henderson,. While
the examination of the wreck was
going on, the road was crowded with
cars and curious sight seeing folk.
In the confusion a large sedan ran
into a motorcycle on which a man
and woman were riding. The con-
tact pushed the woman from her
seat, but did no real damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Funeral of Elias Humphrey

The funeral services of the late
Elias Humphrey were held at his
late home in Randolph at 2 p. NJ,
Sunday afternoon. Rev. Leigh of the
Randolph Methodist church officiated.
There were many beautiful floral
offerings and many friends were pre-
sent. The bearers were Charles Clark,
Filliam Baker, Marcellus Dunton,
and Fred Ayers, all directors of Ma
pie Grove cemetery. The intern1ent
was made in Maple Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

The funeral of Annie G. Burgess
was held from her late home at
South Gardiner at T. NJ, Saturday
afternoon, Rev. DR.. L. G. Quimby of
Augusta officiated. Many friends
were present and there were many
beautiful floral offerings. The bear
ers were two sons, Hiram and Ernest
Burgess, and two grandsons. FIRE.
none Rowe and Leland Siegars. The
interment was made in Mt. Hope
cemetery at South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

Mr.. B. lived in a suburban t6wn.
His wife asked him to purchase a
shirtwaist for her wilhelm New York.
After telling the salesgirl what he
was after, she displayed a number.
Here are some very pretty ones.
What color do you prefer? she said.
1T doesn't make any difference,
replied Mr.. Barton.
Doesn't make any difference. ex-
claimed the sales girl. "Why, don't
you think your wife would like a GER
tain color?
No. it makes no difference what
color l get or what size. / shall have
10 come back tomorrow to have it
changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

that so far as his physical conditlon
will permit. he will join publicly IL
the last tributes to be paid here "a
the dead president, whose kindnss.
and courtesy to him on March 4
1921, was one of the outstandir.
features of that inaugural day.
Should Mr.. Wilson find it posshI.
to appear in person in the funeral
cortege it will be his first public an
pearance since the burial of the nm.
known soldier on Armistice Dar
1921. and his third since he left ths
White House. to seek seclusion ann
rest in the. home that had been pre-.
pared for him on street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
PORTLAND MAN
KILLED WHEN BIG
DERRICK HITS HIM

Portland. Aug. 5-Orlo c. Mitchell,
80, of Richmond avenue, near Cash
Corner, and father of three children,
was instantly killed about 4 yester-
day afternoon when the boom of the
derrick used in construction oper-
atoms at the new Rigby terminal
site collapsed, striking him on the
head and shoulder and fracturing
his skull. Two other workmen, Ar
thur J. Whitman and John Casey,
were thrown several feet by the
force of the impact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Determinations Verdict

A countryman with a local reputa-
ton as a vocalist attended a dinner,
and was asked to sing. Although he
had no music with him, and was as
hoarse as frog, he consented to try.
but broke down.
Never thee mind, lad, said an ell
derby guest, trying to cheer a1im up,
never mind the breakdown, for thee's
done thy best; but tn fellow as asked
thee to sing ought to be shot" The
Baptist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

Several parties of Hallowoll people
took advantage of the excursion to
Old Orchard Sunday. One party
consisted of Mrs Annie Leonard,
Miss Nellie Murphy Miss Margaret
Sloane and Miss Conc. another con-
sisted of Mr. and Mrs. Peters and
Joseph Peters Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Davenport also went on the eXcur-
SipD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

Friday evening the chorus choir
Of the Methodist church was enter
tanned by the director. Walter Col
by at his home in Gardiner. This
is an annual event, locke dforward
to with keen anticipation by the
members Of the choir. After the
regular rehearsal the evening was
passed in music and conversation.
An impromptu orchestra was organ
lied and gave a number of lively
selections. Delicious refreshments
were served by the host.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

James Conlon Of Rochester. Y. IT.,
is the guest Of relat in Hallowell.
He has been attending Harvard sum-
mer school, His wife formerly Miss
Mary Greeley of Hallowcll. has been
passing the summer with her moth
et Mrs. Mary Greeley and her aunt
Mrs. Millett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
Mulatto Fugitive
CAPTURED at Greene

Lewiston, Me-, Aug. 6-Loring Rob-
erts, a mulatto who escaped from the
mems reformatory at South Wind
ham last week, was captured by
Sheriff Fogg and the Lewiston police
at Greene at 1870 this morning,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06
NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the trustees
and corporators of the Hallowell Saw
ings Institution will be held at the
rooms in savings bank block Monday,
Aug. 9Th. 1923. at 9 P. M. for the pur-
post of receiving the reports of the
vacancies in the corporation. If any,
electing officers and transacting any
other business which may legally
come before said meeting.
C, Fl. SHEPHERD. Clerk.
Haltowell. Maine. July 80, 1923.
- AL. q Il 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

Henry Emery CT the Outlet road
had a slight mishap Saturday. His
horse. startled at something, jump
ed and ran a little way, damaging
the wagon He left his wagon at
the Niles stable for repairs and OBJ
tanned another to continue his jour
ney home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

Sunday evening at the Methodist
church there was a union Memorial
service for President Harding. "A
picture of the dead president was on
the pulpit desk draped with flags.
The speakers We're Rev. II. o. Megert
and Rev. c. L. Young There was
special music by the Methodist
chorus choir. The addresses were
impressive and appropriate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

There will be a meeting of the Halo
we'll Firemen's Association at II. +. A.
hall this evening at 730. large at
tendance is desired as vote will be
taken at this time whether or not to
take the handful Tiger to Brunswick
for the firemen's meet Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

We wish to thank everyone who in
any way contributed to the comfort of
cur dear one during her illness: also
for the beautiful flowers sent us in our
sad bereavement.
G. r. NJ WENTWORTH.
VIOLA J. WENTWORTH.
MR.. AND MRS. d. W.'ALLEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

Rev. II. II. Brown Of the Penney
Memorial church and his wife and
daughter were the guests of Rev. c.
f. Young Sunday afternoon. Rev.
Mr.. Brown was one of the speakers
at the Memorial service for Presi-
Gent Harding,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-06

Mrs. w. T.. Johnson has returned
from a weeks visit at Whitefeld.
She brought with her her son Her
bert Johnson. and Miss Anna Chad
wick of Whitefeld, who will pass a
week with her.