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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Funeral Of George r. Simmons

The funeral of the late George r.
Simmons was held at 2 o'clock Monday,
afternoon from the family residencsS
Second street. Rev. c. o. Perry of ting.
Methodist Episcopal church. of which.
the deceased was for many years .
member, officiatcd. At the close Ok
the exercises Asylum Lodge, /. o. q.
f.. Augusta, held it's service. =
The funeral was largely attended,
business associates. neighbors anH
friends, members of the Methodist
church and representations from AsyE
lum Lodge. l. o. o. f.. and from Gerk
c. w. Tildcn Camp. Sons of Eeteranss
of which Mr.. Simmons had been foi.
some years member. and citizens OF
The town, did honor to the memory ok
the man whom they. had known and
esteemed for so long. s
The flowers in abundance from
friends and business and lodge assoc
ciates were another evidence OF es:
teen and affection. The local stores
were closed during the exercises out
of respect to Mr.. Simmons. :.
The bearers were l.. L. Albce, WIKI
liam H. Malloy, J. B. Gagnon and /. B.
Packard, all from Asylum Lodge. Au-
gusta. Intcrmcnt was in the family
lot in the Hallowell cemetery. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
New Years Rotary
Meeting Fine Affair

The first Rotary meeting Of 1928
was held yesterday noon at the Elm
wood Hotel and was one that will be
hard to duplicate or exceed during the
ensuing seasons. The tables in the din
ing room were artstically arranged
cmblcmatical to Rotary wheel deco
rated in such a manner as to mingle
and Shade the colors into an enlarged
insignia. The banner belonging to the
local club stood upright in the center
of the hub. The members upon enter
ing the dining hall formed in circle
surrounding the outcrmost edge of tho
wheel and making a living rim to the
spokcs. One of the features of the oc-
cation was when, upon entering, the
eyes of all members were caught by
representation of the Spirit Of New
Years. just sprouting it's wings. but
which in reality was 33-ycar-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Daggett who
was thus dressed and CARRIED for the
event. Beautiful and appropriate mu-
sic was furnished by quintet COM
posed of Max Cimbolcc and his orches-
ira. played before and during the serv-
ing of the luncheon and during the
entertainment which followed. The
program for the day was in charge of
the committee on education and re-
ceivcd many praises from their broth-
or Rotarians on the success of the dec
orations and the entertainment. One
other thing that should be mentioned
was that inserted in standards upon
each spoke of the Rotary wheel was
united two flags. the Stars and Stripes
and the Rotary. while drapcd over the
ceiling was a large American flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Miss Pye Arrives Here
To Assume New Position

Miss Louise Pye, of Minneapolis.
Mimi, has arrived to assume her du-
ties as worker in charge of the State
of Maine Branch of the n. f. Home
for Little Wanderers, succeeding Miss
Helen D. Cole.
The new special agent is particu-
larly we'll adapted for the work by
education as well as by practical OK
perience. Miss Pye has had work at
the University of Minnesota and the
New York School of Social Work.
She had been q kindergarten director
and has done field work with the
Children's Bureau OF the Minnesota
State Board Of Control at st. Paul.
During the war. Miss Pye was field
supervisor for the Northern Division
of the American Red Cross and had
enc years service. in the Red Cross
Child Health work in Austria. Re-
Gently she has been with the Chill
dren's Protective Society of Mime
apolis under the direction of Mr..
Cheney c. Jones who will be re-
membered as assistant manager of
the N. f. Division of the American
Red Cross.
Before coming to Waterville. Miss
Pye has been at the Central Office OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Rain BENEFICIAL
FOR MANUFACTURING
PLANTS OF THE CITY

The old saying There is no great
loss without some small GAIN"
proved it's truth in the downpour
that continued all day yesterday
For although most of the work in
the city and practically all in the
country had to be discontinued, the
employees and owners in the great
manufacturing plants in this city
were much pleased as it has bees
necessary for some time to work
short hours on account of the low
heavy rains will swell the old Ken
nebec so that there will be plenty of
water to turn the giant turbines for
some time to come. 1t has looked
very blue to the directors OF the
Lockwood Mills up until yesterday
and it was thought that if the water
continued to lower that it would be
Main street in Waterville last eve
ming was flooded, and in some places
there was from four to twelve inches
of standing water. The rain falling
On the recent foot Of snow which
in some places had drifted into
small mountains made travelling with
auto or beast utterly impossible out
eide Of the city limits. Several cars
attempted to go to some of the sur
rounding towns during the day but
in most cases were stalled and had
to be shoveled out and towed back
as the wheels cut through and the
bodies and frame would drag in the
heavy water laden snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Confessed Thieves
Get Suspended
Sentences and Fines

Rouge Viguc and Earl Lcssard of
this city. who were arrested last Fri
day and placed in the city lookup
charged with larceny. were yesterday
brought before Judge Charles w. Atch-
ley of the Waterville municipal court.
Lessard, who was charged with steal
ing one pair of overshocs from Alex
La F'ountaire, who was complainant in
both actions. pleaded guilty to the
charge and was sentenced to serve GO
days in the county Jail, with sentence
suspended on payment of costs
amounting to 1919. Niguc also plead
cd guilty to the charge of stealing one
pair of gloves from the complainant
and was also sentenced to serve 60
days in the county Jail, with sentence
suspended on payment of costs
amounting to sS.29. Both prisoners
paid and were discharged with the
warning that if they were ever brought
into the Watcrville court again they
would receive a Jail sentence which
would not be suspended. They were
placed on probation with orders to re-
port to City Marshal Murray twice
month. The stolen articles have been
recovered by the owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Young Peoples Service
At Salvation Army

In spite of the rain yesterday aft
crnoon, about 60 children were pres
ent at the Salvation Army hall. 35
Temple street. to attend the young poo
pies New Years service which was
held at AGO. Adjutant Abbott had
charge of the gathering. and after some
singing he gave the youngsters help
full talk on New Years resolves. He
showed to the children, who were most
of the mover II years of age. that al
ready one-cishth of their life was
past. and whilst schooldays can be
termed as tie playtimc of life, they
were also the gathering days. when
boys and girls gathered knowledge
which was to be the basis upon which
they would shape their future career
and he urged them to strive to gather
the best that could be found. and try
and show the people of Waterville in
years TO come q fine bunch of growing
men and women they could be proud
Of The adjutant plans to have these
childrcn's gatherings all through the
winter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Urges Better Mutual
Understanding White
And COlOred Races

Montgomery, Ala. Jan. Mutual
understanding between the races and
discussion of the problems con-
fronting the white and Negro races
was urged by DR.. Robert r. Notion,
principal of the Tuskegee Institute.
in an address today at the sixtieth
annual emancipation celebration.
DR.. Motion declared that the Negro
race. in doing its part toward at
tanning mental freedom, must rec
ognize it's shortcomings; must en-
phasize to the white man the fact
that the criminal element of our
race represents a small minority and
that we do not condone crime in
any form and we do not like to have
the whole race judged by and blamed
for the conduct of a few individuals
who miserably misrepresent our
race" and that the Negro race
should not be prejudiced toward the
white race on account of the mis-
givings of a few whites, "who do
not represent the general thought
and attitude Of their race"
He declared that the position
which the Ango- Saxon race holds
was due to the character and not
to the color of his skin and that the
black people "can be just as thrifty.
as honest. as successful. as reliable
and as God-fearing as any people"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
CLUB NOTICES

Regular meeting Of Granite LodgSs
No. so, X of T., this evening at $50. ,,~
Stated meeting of Queen EstheA1
Chapter No. 10. .. Z. s., Tuesday eve-+T
ming at $50 O'Clock. Election Of on:
GERS. -, -.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid will hold
it's annual meeting this evening att
$50 at the home of the president, Mrs.
Wallace Perry. Reports will be gives~
of the work accomplished during tho-
year and the officers for the coming
year elected. sss
The Methodist Ladies' Aid will meexs
"Wednesday afternoon at o'clock ar.
the church vcstry. 1t is hoped thst~
there will be a large attendance. The
ladies' arc asked to come prepared to-
tack quilts. wss.
There will be a special meeting e.
General c. w. Tilden Camp Auxiliary
No. Q this evening. There will ba~
work and business of Importance WIZ
come before the meeting. A large atS
tendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

basin along the Dead river in the Flag
stan district. Options on most of the
properties that would be affected there
ALREADY have been obtained.
Should the Dead river project be de-
loyed, the companies would develop
first the other site under consideration,
which is contiguous to Brassua lake in
the Moosehead region.
The kenncbec is the only large river
district in Maine with great potential
resources which have not been made
available for commercial and domestic
uses. The companies that have agreed
to undertake the long needed enterprise
ct developing its water power to the
maximum Of economical efficiency from
its source to the sea arc:
The Lockwood mills of this city, cot
ton manufacturers; the Hollingsworth
n Whitney Co.. with paper mills at
Winslow. across the river from this
city. and at Madison; he Edwards
Manufacturing Co. and the Central
Maine Power Co, both of Augusta: the
Shawmut Manufacturing Co. of Fair
field. the Great Northern Paper Co. ct
Madison and the International Paper
Co. at Scion.
With the experience of the last year
in mind. manufacturers realize more
than ever that they face a perennial
situation where their plants may have
to overwork for half the year and
vegetate the rest. With the additional
power generated through the proposed
storage, the bane of seasonal operation
and employment will be thing of the
past. Manufacture and agriculture can
arrange their winter and summer
schedules to meet all requirements. and
the call of the South to Maine cotton
mill owners will fall on deaf cars. Tho
expectation is that the development of
new industries. largo and small. will
derive an impetus of immense benefit
to the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
LEGISLA ton FOR RIGHT ,
TO BUILD STORAGE RESERVOIRS
TO DOUBLE KENNEBEC POWER

With view to doubling the avail
able water power Of the Kennebec
river. meeting OF representatives of
the various industrial concerns and
power companies which use the water
of this stream was held recently to dis
cuss the proposition of establishing
storage basins similar to those on the
AndroscoSgin and Pcnobscot rivers. 1t
is the plan that the building of these
large storage reservoirs be financed
entirely by these companies after the
proper legislation is secured A pre-
l'mirary survey has already been made
ny engineers representing these COM
panies.
Their objects are to insure an unin-
terrupted supply of power for all the
mills and factories along the kenncbcc
20 provide for enough hydro-clcctric
energy to attract any number of new
industries and to broadcast light end
rover facilities over large rural ter
ritory.
Tho companies policies are in line
with the Baxter amendments. which
provide that electricity shall not be
taken out of the State and that the
rights of the people shall be safe
guarded.
Most Of the industrial plants along
the kenacbcc and their thousands of
employees have suffered heavy losses
during the last year because of low
water and the rivers uneven flow
Partial operation has been nccessitated
for long pcriOdS and at tirooS Thorn
have been complete shutdowns. To
avert repetition of conditions which
have affected so many industries and
workers. the companies arc DESTROYS of
going ahead with their conservation
plans at the earliest possible moment
The companies have under consdcra-
ton two storage sites. Their plan con-
templates the establishment of a large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Timely Discovery Of Blaze

Fire was discovered about seven
o'clock last evening in the back of
tho store occupied by Simpson and
LaCombc groceries on Silver street.
by John Barnes, who summoned help
and soon had it under control with
out calling or for help from the
local fire department. 1t seems that
Mr.. Barnes was passing by the build
ing and noticed smoke coming from
around cracks near one Of the back
windows. Going up to the side of
the building and looking through the
window he So wat my dart of flames
shooting up from in under the sink
which is in a room in the back of
the building used as a place for
storage. Mr.. Barnes tried the door
but found it locked and as he rushed
for help he met Patrolman Wallace
Brcard. who returned with Barnes
to the scene of the fire and breaking
in the door glasped pail and he
filled it with water and soon sub
dued the conflagration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Universalist Supper

The annual supper and parish
meeting of the First Cniversalist
Church were held in the vestry Mon
day evening in spite of the weather
and were attended by a large and
cheerful gathering. The banquet was
held at & o'clock. The menu was
mashed potato, cold ham, salad, hot
rolls, jelly, coffee, and cake. Mrs.
Charles Hedrick was in charge of
the work of preparation, assisted by
Mrs. Oscar Childs, Mrs. William
Fitzsimmonds, Mrs. George Lord,
Mrs. Webster Getchell, Mrs. Harry
Perry, and Mrs. John NJ. Robinson.
After the banquet the parish re-
ports were given and election of Off
GERS took place. Then followed a
pleasant social evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
SK0WHECAN
Kenneth Copp Wins End Prize
State A. Legion Essay Contest

The state prize winners of the
American Icgion's National essay
contest have been announced, and
the. medals are being awarded. Ken
meth Russell Copp. the II year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ruel l.. Copp.
West Front street. won the second
prize among the contestants for the
State of Maine. This prize is Il beau
tiful bronze medal which the De-
partment Adjutant has forwarded to
Simon Peters Post, American Lc-
Gion. for presentation to Mr.. Copp.
During the past summer over
10000 students throughout the
United States participated in the
contest, a part of the Legion's cam
paign to advance the cause of edu-
cation, and at the same time to af-
ford an opportunity for the coming
generation to become acquainted
with the purposes and hopes of the
service mems organization. The sub
ject was How the American Legion
Can Best Serve the Nation" These
essays were not to be over 500 words
in length, and had to be passed in
by the first day Of last August. Ow-
ing to: the immense number of ar
ticles written. the judges were I'M
able to announce the names of the
prize winners until recently.
The state winning essays are now
to be judged by John J. Tiggart. L.
S. Commissioner of Education. and
s. S. Mcclure. publisher. to deter
mine the national award. These
three national prizes are in the ma
ture of scholarships for 500. $500
and $3.50 respectively. to be used at
any college in the United States, the
choice Of which will be left to the
winners Of the prizes.
Mr.. Copp has previously won
worthy prizes. one of which was the
first prize for boys in the Army
Essay Contest during his sopho-
more year in Skowhegan high
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
jan2d1t

progressive tea yesterday afternoon.
They first met at the home Of Mrs.
B. p. Hurd, who was assisted in en-
tertaining by Mrs. S. +. Whitcomb,
Mrs. L. r. Brown, Mrs. Bert Childs
and Mrs John Murray. Mrs.
Whitcomb poured. After a pleasant
hour they journeycd to the home
of Mrs. S. A. Dickinson, where
punch was served in a Japanese
room which was beautifully decor
atcd with cherry blossoms. Mrs.
L. A. Spencer, Mrs. Roscoe Hanson,
assisted Mrs. Dickinson in serving.
The last meeting place was at 20
College avenue at the rooms of Mrs.
+. E. Philbrick. The dining room
was attractively decorated with
flowers and candles and Mrs. j.
Howard WEIGH and Mrs. c. E. Aver
assisted Mrs. Philbricll in serving
the delicious refreshments, after
which the ladies were taken to their
homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
100000 the Bill
For ChicagO's New
Year Celebration

Chicago, Jan. 1.-ChicagO spent
$4,000, 900 ushering in the New Year,
according to figures prepared to-
night, based on returns from seven
hotels and six large cafes.
The seven biggest down. town
hotels reported that 1880 merry
makers spent 200 welcoming the
New Year. In the six cafes 10000
jewellers parted with $307,500.
There are more than 400 hotels
and 500 cafes here. Hotel and cafe
men estimated that the expenditure
per guest ranged from So to SIS, and
that one. fifth of the city's population
celebrated - 1911 -.-----,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Fine Program, Watch Meeting
At Advent Christian Church

The following program was carfled
out at the watch meeting at the Ad-
vent Christian church. 1t was one or
the best watch meetings held there and
some 30 remained until the close of the
meeting.
song service of about II minutes
by the chorus, after which Orman
Brewer offered prayer. Solo by Bessie
Haines Tell Me the Story of Jesus;
reading by Cecil Rose. Choose Thou
for Me-" reading by Lillian Clement,
Learning Lesson" reading by Mary
Grant. mo Burdens Allower to Pass
Through" reading by Cora Kitchen,
wits End Corner" singing by the
senior male quartet. Memories Of Gal
lilee;;' reading by Mrs. Strout; paper
by Fannie Hustus. Humble Service;"
singing by Elsie Haines and Eva Ber-
deem Star of the East" reading by
Lois Hawes Sabbath Evening"" solo
by Helen Rackliff. Come Unto Me-"
paper by Orman Brewer. THE Living
Word of the Living Cod" singing by
the chorus, Il Bring You Good lid
lngs' After recess of about 20 min
ules there was singing by the congre-
Gallon and reading by Alice Kitchen;
paper by Annie Day. standard Of
service reading by Merton Kitchen:
singing by girls chorus, The Pilot Of
1alilce;;" reading by George Monblcau,
Rules for Killing Church." a read
ing also on How to Make a Church
frosper;;' duct by Bessie and Elsie
names Whispering Hope reading
ny Nina Southland. The Masters Cues
uon; reading by Roland Potter,
nave Yee Sought solo by Irving
inward The Judgment Morning." pa
per and original poem by Ruth Potter.
our TASKS: reading by Fern Haines;
a paper by Ralph Atkins; duet, Alden
anu Eva berdeen. Jesus Lover of My
Sou'' poem, Elsie IIaines. THE
, cau'ch and the World" paper. Beatrice
.n'a'c, Lessons from the Bcati-
,aues;; "A Comparison" by Kate
'aeSll'f; singing by the Junior male
r l'r.e' The Star of Bethlehem. A
CIV CIV testimony meeting was then held
.% H.l' to 1l.55. with 80 or more
p'aA'hg. A prayer service followed
,-@",ng INTO the new year. The meet
cation anu ' e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
OAKLAND
Joseph Stevens Observes
Eighty-SecOnd Birthday

Joseph G. Stevens observed his
SIND birthday Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. n. w. Webb on the
East Pond road. Mr.. Stevens was
born in Athens Me-, Dec. 31st. 1910.
He is a veteran of the Civil War and
was in many of the large battles
under General Grant. He has lived
practically all his life in this vicinity
with the exception of a few years
which he passed when young man
in the state of Michigan.
For many years he was a resident
of Waterville and for several years
has made his home with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Webb, of the East Pond
road. having in the past conducted
a motor boat on East Pond.
Mr.. Stevens married Miss Carrie
Fcss brighton. who. died "a years
ago. He enjoys the best of health
and one would not think to con-
verse with him that he had passed
the four. score mark. During the
present winter and fall, besides other
work, he has cut and hauled ten
cords of wood to the house. Mr..
Stevens has the best wishes of a
large circle of friends for many
happy birthdays.
Sarah Sampson Tent Daughters
of Veterans" will hold their annual
installation of officers on Monday
evening, Jan. Sth. The department
president. Mrs. Annie Arnold, of Au-
gusta, will be the installing officer.
Each member of the tent, including
obligated members. have the privi-
lege of inviting one guest. An invi-
tation is also extended to members
of Dorothea Dix Tent of Watervillc.
Osmond Dolloff, who has been
been passing the holiday vacation
with his mother, Mrs. Lucy Dolloff,
of Water street, returned Monday
morning. to Garland, to resume his
duties as teacher in the high school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Perry left
Sunday for Maiden, Mass, where
they will be guests of friends for a
few days. They are on their way
to Los Angeles. Calf, to visit Mr..
and Mrs. George Johnston, former
residents of Oakland, for the re-
mainder of the winter.
Mrs. Jesse Carrick and daughter,
Lenora, are moving into the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Perry, on
Main street.
Miss Alice Farrar, who has been
passing the holiday vacation at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

G. e. Warner of the Halloween
Remnant store announces a sale Of
mill ends which he says is the best
he has ever offered. The goods weDS
purchased last November but it was
so near Christmas when they arrived
that their sale was held over untH
now. Dress goods, ginghams, whits
goods, figured goods, blankets ana
many other articles are included II
the sale. See ad for prices. e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

Michael Nagent Of 81 Front street
has recently received word from his
brother Philip Nagent. who is attend
inr Saline Charles College at Catonnire,
Nd. that he received the following
rank in a recent examination: Greek
% this was the highest rank made in
tho collere), 90 in history. 80 in Latin
and So in French.