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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
WINTHROP
AMERICAN LEGION
PRESENTED WITH
ATTRACTIVE TABLE

Winthrop Post American Legion
has recently received several nota bic
gifts and these were very much in
evidence at the meeting held Fri
day evening. Perhaps the most
conspicuous of these is handsome
oak reading table of attractive de-
sign and servica bic construction. 1t
has a novel feature in that there is
Il spacious book rack in each end.
This highly useful piece of furni-
ture bespeaks of the generosity of
the Atherton Furniture Company of
Lewiston. A beautifully polished
gavel of rosewood. hand carved with
the American Legion copy is q
thoughtful gift of Mrs. Nellie J..
Stanley of Winthrop and Daytona.
Fla. a heavy brass reading lamp
of antique design and cheering bril-
lance rests in state on the above
mentioned table. This was present
ed by the Misses Moody. They have
also been SO kind as to donate for
the use of the Post two pictures
which now decorate the walls of the
Legion Hall and a large upholstered
black walnut arm chair. The finan-
cial success of the recent MINISTRIES
is enabling them to carry on. \
number of popular magazines have
been sent lOf ana VIII De kept Oli lliS
for the use of the members.
Funds are now available for the
decorating Of the two ante rooms
and stairway and the work Of reno
walton will be begun as soon as
possible. The Legion Scholarship
fund is now entirely available ard
the PUBLIC speaking contest in the
interests of the Junior Improved
Citizenship will be held in the near
future. The Senior trials have just
been completed and the dozen ac-
cepted entrants will now be coached
for the big event. that will be held
, in the Town hall and the citizens OF
Winthrop will be given a cordial in
vitation to attend. Enthusiasm is
running high and the competition is
bound to be keen. The rewards will
| be entirely on merit. The judges
will be disintercsted individuals OF
qualified ability. The winner. whe-
Their girl or boy will have due cause
to be proud of their success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
c. of C. Will Sponsor
Entertainments

The Chamber Of Commerce will
sponsor a course of four entertain
ments next winter which will be ia.
above the average. according to a
vote taker by the board of directors
at the meeting yesterday afternoon.
Inc committee consisting of DR.. A.
Jolly. Horace Muzzy and Mrs. Flor
ence M. Wallace reported that they
had selected course Of four en-
treatments from the White Bureau
in Boston and the directors APPROX
ed their choice. The committee is to
continue and is to work out the de-
tails later.
The next membership meeting of
the Chamber will be held during the
last of April when it is hoped that
Hon. William r. Pattangall will
give talk on "The Needs Of Maine"
Mr.. Pattangall spoke on this cues
ton at the meeting Of the Atlantic
Deeper Waterways held in Portland
several months ago and his keen
analysis and intelligent handling of
the question made a great impress
SION on the large number Of visiting
delegates fro mthe southern states.
The Waterville high school orches-
ira will probably furnish music and
a quartette will give several vocal
selections.
Samuel Freeman, chairman Of the
sign committee reported on his work
and submitted a sketch Of a sign to
be placed on the road between this
city and Belgrade directing traffic
to Waterville. A letter was read
from G.. F. Terry suggesting the
marking of points of interest in and
around Waterville with attractive
slens for the benefit Of tourists who
drive through and for guests of
Waterville.
1t was voted that the secretary
attend the meeting of New England
secretaries to be held in Providence,
X. l., early in April where a pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

re-establish, in a world sorely in need
of it, that assurance Of present day
salvation from error and its cOnse-
Quences which the Master Promised
to all who would keep his command
ments. He came with healing in his
thought, with healing in his voice
with healing in his touch. with heal
ing in his heart.
1.-The great majority of human be-
ings must be impressed by some tam
gible evidence, suitable to their un-
derstanding, Of the all-important
part spiritual law plays in regulating
their lives and affairs; in determining
the success of their careers. in solv-
ing their minor as we'll as their ma
jor problems.
1T cannot be denied that Christian
Science holds universal attention to-
day. All classes Of people see with
their own eyes and hear with their
own ears something of its accom-
plishments for the good of humanity
and the glory Of God"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

and the court informed Samuels
that 1t would do something unpleas-
ant if Samuels could not prove that
Boucher struck the first blow.
Boucher said that Samuels had ac-
cused him Of being friendly with
his wife and that he had told him
he would fix him for it. On Sunday
afternoon he was talking to a man
he called Brownie" when Samuels
came down from Sand Hill. Sam
uels crossed over the side of the
street where Boucher was standing
and hit him, knocking him down.
had enough and Boucher allowed
that it was. Later he went to the
City Marshal and told him about it
and later to the Judge.
City Marshal Skehan said that
Boucher came to his Office Sunday
afternoon and was bleeding badly
from cut behind the ear. His
face also was cut.
Samuels, in his own defense, said
he had heard about Boucher and his
wife. but he didn't mind that, that
he couldn't very we'll. He had
also heard that Boucher said that
he would lick Samuels. Sunday af-
ternoon he was coming down the
StIGcI VII II he saw DOuSbSl "dN
his fists around. He thought Boucher
was talking about him and so asked
him If he had said that he could lick
him. He said Boucher admitted the
statement and struck at him. He
hit Boucher in the mouth and Bou-
cher kicked him in the stomach.
They made several passes and then
he caught Boucher behind the ear
and he went down. He assisted hin
onto his feet. asked him if he had
had enough and shook hands, part
ing good friends. He declared he
had witnesses to prove that Boucher
struck him first and the Judge told
him to have them in court in the
morning.
II have hear. all want Of you
and yoHr wife's troubles" declared
the Judge. II am not goin gto have
any DULLES around this town, beat
ing up people if I can help 1t. II
YOU have proof that Boucher struck
the first blow you had better have II
here in the morning or something
UNPLEASANT will happen to YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
AUGUSTA WOMEN
DISCUSS PRIMARY LAW

An informal meeting of the Angus
tn League of Women Voters was held
Tuesday afternoon at the Y. NJ. c. A.
assembly hall with Mrs. w. r. Pat
tangall in the chair inthe absence of
Mrs. a. NJ. G. Soule.
Miss Mabel Conner had charge Of
the program which was the various
members. The program was Talk
III favor of the present primary law"
by Mrs. n. l.. Thomas: talk in favor
OF certain notifications of this law by
Mrs. w. r. Pattangall: explanation
Of the new school law of Augusta by
Mrs. o. B. Frost; the Near East
Question as stated by DR.. Chas. W.
Elliot. formerly president of Harvard
college, by Mrs. Dennis Donovan: list
of the bills passed at the last session
of Congress by Mrs. B. F. Newman.
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Chapman Concert at
Baptist Church Soon

The music lovers of Waterville are
looking forward with great anticipa
ton to the Chapman concert which is
to be given at the Baptist church Mon
day afternoon. April 16. The window
cards have attracted much attention
and 1t seems good to see them display
ed. Mr. Chapman's programs in the
past have been most pleasing and in
structive. and he promises a most un.
usual and popular program this year
1t has bf many years since we have
had a great ccllist visit our town, and
the fame of this great artist. Kola LIE.
vienne. who was the sensation at the
last Maine Music Festival, is awaken
ing great enthusiasm all over the
state. and thousands who did not hear
him last fall will embrace this oppor-
tunltT to hear him at this concert, Miss
Lottlcc Howell from the opera in New
York will prove a veritable sensation.
She has wonderful compass. singing
from low c to high L fiat. Her group
OF Spanish songs in costume and ac-
ton will be great innovation, as it
is the first time on the Chapman tour
that anything has been presented like
this.
Songs My Mother Taught Me. Dvorak
GzardaS; A. Fisher
Dahse HonsrolSe, "A. Fisher
kola LeVienne
Waltz Song from Romeo and Juliet"
Gounod
L.ottice Howell
70 Wild Rose, Mcdowell
fapliion, D. Pepper
Kola Levienne
Dopuls lc Jour. Louise" Carpenter
Lotticc Howell
Nocturc, Chopin
Hunofeske, DVora *
Kola Levienne
Robin. Robin. Sing Me Song, Spross
TIrale Dreams. Heurter
MoonliSt-Starlght Gilbert O
Lottice Howell
Harlequin. D. Pepper
kola Levienne
La Partida. +. M. Alvarez
BY the Waters of Minnetonka,
Thurlow Lieurance
Un Spanish costume)
Cello obligato by kola Levienne
Lottice Howell
William r. Chapman at the piano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Tn, Masque and Gown To Entertain

The Gardiner Girls Club have
a; ain stepped into the limelight by
sponsoring a real treat for the peo-
pie of Gardiner. The girls unbottled
the pep which they have confined
to the club entertainments when
their general chairman engaged "The
Masque and Gown" of Bowdoin Col
lege to produce Her Husbands
Wife,"
To thos, who within the past two
wears have attended Ivy Day and
commencement exercises at Bow
don. the Masque and Gown needs no
Introduction, bu' to those who have
not been so fortunate we would
state that it was organized in 1909
to 7ucceed the Bowdoin Dramatic
Club which was organized in 1908.
II is composed Of students who have
shown ability along dramatic lines:
Two or three plays are presented
r. is comical to see man mas
oucrading as a woman. That. with
the very clever plot and punch the
college boys carry into all their ac-
tirities. makes "Her Husbands
Wife" a. production that no theatre
ronr in Gardiner can eford to miss.
The club committees are as FOL
lows. Oh. Gen CON-. Miss Elsie
p Briggs; Ticket Committee, Evelyn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

visiting her friend, Miss Sylvia Black
in River Ave.
Mrs. Frank johnson underwent
surgical treatment at the Gardiner
General hospital Saturday.
Mrs. May Lawrence of Gardiner
was q caller in town Monday.
c. F. Lcnnox of Bath passed the
weekend at his home in town.
Misses Mary and Julia Lombard OF
New Jersey are guestr Of Miss E.
Mary Jewett.
Mrs. Herbert Marston. teacher OF
the intermediate school Is passing
the Easter recess with relatives in
Randolph and Augusta.
Eddie Griffin of Lisbon Falls Is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Frank East
man, Sherburn Ave-,
Miss Greta Williams is passing the
week at the hme Of her grand par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hamlin
Bartlett st.
Miss Pearl Graves, a former teach
er at the primary school but now
teaching at Lincoln, Me-. is guest
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
terPhillips, River Ave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
EAST WINTHROP

Mr.. and Mrs f. j. Mumford have
gone to Northfleld. Mass, where
they expect to remain until the last
OF June.
Ed Leavitt has entered the en-
ploy of Wordsworth and Woodman
Miss Alice Whiting is at home
from Boston University for the Eas-
ter recess.
Charles Tobey who has been stay
ing with his brother. E. B. Tobey,
has gone to Augusta for while.
There was no preaching service
at the Baptist church on Sunday.
Misses Louise and Grace Foster
passed the week end at their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
r. p. Hazard Co. Purchase Belfast
Plant

The r. P. Hazard Co. and its in =
terests have purcha sed all the stock
holdings in the Leonard Stevens Co.
of Belfast, and at present the Belfast
plant will continue the markings of
boys shoes. with a gradual intro
ducing of mems shoes into the plant
so that, eventually. it will be a relief
for the crowded condition of the
Gardiner plant. 1t is planned to run
both plants to normal capacity and
keep them busy the entire year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
WINTHROP CENTER

There will be a devotional meeting
at the Winthrop Center church. We'd
nesday evening at 1880. This, with
the Monthly meeting. Friday morning
at 1890. will be the only s-rvices
held during the week
Rev. Charles F.. Sargent will be
present at the Monthly meeting, Fri
day morning at 1890, and will preach
sermon appropriate to the spirit Of
Good Friday.
The meeting last Sunday evening
was addressed by George A. Selleck
of Oak Grove seminary. His subject
was 1.-THE Spiritual Importance of
Little Things" Mr.. Selleck also spoke
before the Young Peoples class, Sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Samuels Case Goes
Over to Secure
Additional Testimony

Judge Cony continued the case OF
State against Willie Samuels of this
city. charged with assault on Fred
Boucher of this city. until 10 o'clock
this morning to enable Samuels to
secure tho services of witnesses who
will, he asserted, prove that Boucher
struck the first blow in the trouble
that occurred Sunday afternoon and
TO- which Mr.. Boucher swore out
the warrant against Samuels. Neither
side was represented by attorney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Madison Man Before Court

Bonnie Oddie Of Madison was be-
fore Judge Charles w. Atchley of
the Waterville Municipal court yes
terdav afternoon charged with being
intoxicated Monday afternoon on
Main street, Waterville at 43O
o'clock. the arrest being made by
Louis Romeo. The respondent was
found guilty and ordered to pay a
fine of 1000 and costs amounting
to s1629 or thirty days in Jail in de-
fault of payment. He paid and was
discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
1.-THE Truth for a Day" Cast

The following is the cast Of char
acters for the play. THE Truth for a
Day" to he given by the Rainbow
Girls, Thursday evening at the First
Baptist vestry:
Rhoda Rollins. .goody-good. Ida
Monroe; Bell Black. scrapper. Doro-
thy Thompson; Louise Lane. peace
maker, Althea Stuber: Clara Cottrell.
a bragger. Charlotte Black; Cynthia
Sears, the ringleader, Marion Skillin;
the above are students at a boarding
school; Miss Mudd, the teacher,
Geneva keene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Cony Basketball
Letters Awarded

Basketball letters were awarded
Tuesday to the Cony players at the
High school, Captain harrington,
Brennan. knowles, Winslow. Poor.
Hall. Prime, Hughes and Manager
Plummer each received one. The
players will meet today at 2 o'clock
at Towards for picture and at this
time will elect the captain for the
coming year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS
JOHNSON OPERA HOUSE

Psychologists ought to be inter-
ested in "Kindled Courage the Uni
versal attraction starring Edward
Hoot Gibson at the Johnson Opera
House today, for it presents an en-
PLANTATION of cowardicc as it often ap-
pears to young men.
Gibson's "Ridn' Wild was not only
a successful box office attraction. but
a worthy perturbation Of one. form
Of timidity. "Kindled Courage" de-
scribes a different form.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

day noon. at the invitation Of the
teacher d. S. Clement.
The, Easter decorations seem likely
to be rather more profuse than ordin-
airy. The several Sunday school
classes and some individuals have Of
fered to contribute potS Of lilies.
Special Easter music is being arrang-
ed. under the direction of Carl Jean
Tolman, church organist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

If you are planning for a new suit
OF gents furnishings. don't fail to
look through Leighton's new spring
line. You will realize why the say
ing is true. Goods we'll bought are
half sold" Also. consider facts in
the ad in this issue and each day this
week-adV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

class to join the order Thursday eve
ming next at Woodman's hall. 1t is
hoped the largest gathering for years
will be present. The Auxiliary is
especially invited to be present. There
will be, a musical entertainment, re-
freshments and a dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
COURTEMACHE TO HAVE
BAKERY SALES ROOMS

George Courtemache of Eastern
avenue, who has conducted a bakery
in this city for some time has leased
the floors at 1551a Water street over
Thompson'S grocery store which he
will use for sales room and also
for a bakery. Mr.. Courtemache will
be ready for business Saturday morn :
ing and will specialize in home
cooked foods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
TAKEN FROM LIFE

A great number of film characters
have been developed by the creative
writer from the lives of people who
are active in present day affairs "A
recent example of this is the char
actcr of DE-. Mohamcd Ali, in Para =
mounts production. Dark Secrets
starring Dorothy Dalton, which will
be on view at the Johnson Opera
House tOday.-AdN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
kastas Karnaris

kastas karnaris. died sometime
early this morning at his room,
Block Sc, No. Il, Washington street
in this city. He was 35 years of
age and was born in Greece. He is
survived by wife and one son liv-
ing in Greece and a brother living
in Augusta. The funeral will be
held Thursday afternoon at o'clock
from the Leonard Brothers Under-
taking rooms at Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

Harris; Program CON-, Hazel Mat
thews; Publicity. Doris Wright;
Stage properties. Bernice Davis.
The club sale OF tickets opened
Monday and will continue until
April 9, when the public sale Will
commence. All club members have
tickets for sale and it should be
borne in mind that the High School
auditorium holds a limited number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

There will be a special meeting of
| the Henry G. Staples Auxiliary, No
is. on Thursday evening at G. A. r..
hall. All members are requested to
be present. Officers please wear
white. The meeting is called for Z 80
sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Gannett's Girls Win
Bowling Contest
Over Edwards Team

The Gannett's representatives in
the Girls City League took bowling
contest from the Edwards team at
the "Y" alleys last night. Parker Of
the Gannett's force grabbed the high
single string with her Sc. and the
high total was taken by Madore Of
the same team with 223.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

Pine Cone Circle. No. 11G2, Com
panlons of the Forest, will hold it's
first quarterly meeting of the year
1923. this "Wednesday evening. MARCH
2S at G. A. r. hall at 80. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Literary Club Entertained

Tho Winthrop Literary Club was
most delightfully."- entertained Mon
! day afternoon by Mrs. Harris Wood
man at her home on Highland ave-
nue.. Guests for the afternoon in
cluded Mrs. Clinton Stevens of Ban
gor. Mrs. ]. L. Andrews. Nus
Mermie Miller. Mrs. George Ma
com ber Mrs. A. c. l.. Bartlett. Mrs.
+. j. Patton. Mrs. l.. A. Bailey of
Woodman of Winthrop Center and
Mrs. Ronald McIlroy. Mrs McIlroy
gave vivid description of the last
part of her three months trip
abroad the first part of her journal
was given a few weeks ago. which
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. stevens told of some of the
work Of the club in Bangor of which
she is member and her remarks
were also much enjoyed At the
close of the program the guests
were invited to the dining room
where a dainty luncheon was served.
Mrs. Elnora S. Woodman poured
and Mrs. c. w. Taggart and Mrs.
John Young assisted in serving. The
club will meet next Monday after
noon with Mrs. Rose b. Parker.
Roll Call will be answered by each
iilS ttlltiS ZIG StOIN I'll lne
house in which she lives and Rev.
Charles +. Sargent will be present
and address the ladies.
Harmony Circle will serve a sup
per to the members of Arthur Love-
JOY Rebekah Lodge at $50 Tuesday
evening.
The first degree will be worked on
class Of candidates at the meeting
of the Odd Fellows next Thursday
night. Steamed clans will be SER
we'd at the close of the meeting.
Crville Sleeper of Portland was
the week end guest of friends in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Gale are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter.
Elmer Taylor has been chosen a
member of the Colby debating team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

The East Side association will hold
the last meeting of the season in the
aldcrman's rooms at City hall this
afternoon at 3 o'clock. There will be
the annual election Of officers and
refreshments will be served,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

The ladies auxiliary of the Method
list church will entertain the mems
auxiliary this evening in the vestry
Supper will be served at $50 and
will be followed by an entertainment,
the program of which is to be a sur
prise. The women in charge of the
entertainment have been working
diligently during the past week and
have been cloaked under a shroud of
mystery. Nobody outside of the
committee seems to know just what
Is going to take place and several
Of the male members are more or
less skeptical and somewhat nervous
as to their outcome. The ladies
promise that the evening will be full
of laughs and that the men have
nothing to fear. as they guarantee
there will be no bodily injuries in
cuiieu' y. ln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

The regular meeting of Seth WILL
liams National Relief Corps will be
held this Wednesday afternoon at
$50 sharp. Members please be
prompt as business Of Importance will
be brought before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Weavers WallOp
Main Office Force
in Bowling Match

The Weavers at Edwards Mill took
an easy victory over the Main Office
force at the Colonial alleys last night.
J. Croteau of the Weave Room cop
ped the high single and high three
string total. A...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

Deputy Sheriff Albert w. Warren
of Dover Foxcroft was in Waterville
on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Community Club
Loses at Bowling
to Hello Girls

The Telephone girls won by two
points over the Girls club bowlers
at the "Y" alleys last night. Wright
OF the Hello" team rap off with high
single at 100 and high total at 254.
TE,J EpHONE GIRLS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28
Lionel Barrymore at the Acme To
niuht

Here's the greatest of all the fam
Gus Blackie crook romances, Face
IN The Fog with a great all-star
cast. Love and thrills and intrigue
enough for five pictures. a two reel
comedy as we'll as late news reel
complete the program.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

There will be a special meeting OF
Jon! 70! R. Foster Post, V. F.. w, this
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-28

A very enjoyable meeting of the
ladies of the ST. Marks guild was
held at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Sykes,
of 80 Elm street, yesterday after
noon. The meeting started at two
o'clock and continued for over two
hours. During the afternoon the
ladies present worked diligently on
several articles of fancy work which
they are preparing to be used at a
later date. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.