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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
Firemen Fall Into
Blazing Ruins; Two
Dead, AZ Injured

New York, Aug. 81. (By A. Po-
The yellow brick walls of Brooklyn
dance hall half a century old, fall
ing in the night killed two firemen
anG Injured AZ more in fire which
broke out shortly after midnight and
burr ed we'll into the morning.
Half a hundred men were caught
under the rain of masonry and for
several hours it was believed 10 had
persisted. But eight of the missing
turned up in .Cspitals and the final
death count unless some of the in
jurcd should srccumb-stood at two.
The fire. starting from cause as
yet officially undetermined, broke
out in the basement of the New
Plaza hall, Brooklyn landmark that
had beer the scere of many political
battles and cnce Lad been a Mason
ip hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

On Tuesday, Governor Baxter dis
patched a telegram to Major John y.
Reynolds who is in command of the
p army airplanes that arrived in
Bangor early Monday evening after
flying from Langley Field, Virginia,
as part of the aviation maneuvers.
demonstrating the protection afford
ed by the air service to the Atlantic
seaboard in time of war.fl The tele-
gram was one of welcome to the Of
lficers and men of the squadron, and
an expression that their coming was
an event in Names history.
About $40 Tuesday afternoon, a
plane, probably one of the DeHavi-
land type, was observed over this
city, being driven at a terrific rate
of speed. Observers say the plane
circle down around the dome of the
State Capitol, then swooping down
low, it swung back across the State
House and Blaine Mansion grounds.
So close did the army aviators drive
their plane that Workmen on the
State House grounds and citizens in
that vicinity were htartled and con-
siderably alarmed, believing the
plane was about to crash down upon
them out of control. This low fly
ing was intended, however, and dar-
ingly and skilfully executed by the
L. S. Army airmen, for the purpose
of delivering a message in reply to
Governor BaXter's telegram of the
morning.
AS the military plane swept over
the lawn on the west side of the
Capitol, a heavy canvas sack tide
with long streamers of red and blue
ribbons, was hurled to the ground,
and then the nose of the pane was
turned upward and the plane zoom-
ed away to the eastward again on
it's return trip.
The sack was picked up by Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
Former Missionary
to Smyrna Present
at ENJOYABLE Party

Mrs Elnora Woodman was hostess of
a delightful party Tuesday afternoon
at the parlor of the Friends church.
with all the missionary societies of
the churches as her guests.
The room was made attractive with
a profusion of beautiful flowers. sweet
peas. nasturtiums, gladioli and mari
Colds.
The ladies had the pleasure of meet
ing Miss Gertrude Grohe of Winthrop,
Mass, who returned last fall from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
Wills Will Fight
Firpo If He Wins
Over Jack Dempsey

New York. Aug. 21.-ShortIy after
Tex Richard announced today that he
had signed Luis Angel Firpo to fight
Harry Wills. negro heavyweight, in Ar
gentina next April. Paddy Mullins,
Wills manager, declared that he
wouldn't even think of signing up
with the South American unless the
latter took the title from Dempsey
Sept. IA at the Polo Grounds.
There wouldn't be the slightest
point" said Mullins, lin fighting Firpo
in the Argentine unless he held the
worlds heavyweight championship.
Wills wants a fight with the champion.
whoever the champion is. and not with
an ex-contender. If Firpo knocks
Dempsey out on Sept. IA. Wills will be
ready to sign up for a bout; not other
WISE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
"Reds" Win Local
Baseball Tourney

\ four sided Black Cross base
ball tournament was the cause of
much interest among the younger
fans of Augusta Tuesday afternoon
when three teams, respectively the
Reds, the Whites, the Blues and the
Browns played off, the Reds winning
the tournament.
In the first game. which the Whites
won to from the Blues, double
play was pulled off. Pedder to Davis.
The batteries were: WEites-Pedder
and Davis; Blues-Reed and Cram.
In the second game between the
Reds and the Browns, the Reds were
easy winners by a score OF to 0.
The batteries were: Browns-Hop-
kins and Royal; Reds-Fabrizi and
Childs.
In the playoff. Fabrizi of the Reds
came through with a home run as
well as figuring in a double play in
which he was assisted by Chllds.
Pedder was also strong on welding
the willow. The final score was 16
to 5 in favor of the Reds. The bat
teries were FabriZi and Chi.ds for
the Reds, and Pedder and Davis for
the Whites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

Calais 2, Midtown 1

Especial to kcnnebec JournaD
Calais, Me. Aug. o1.-In a sensation
al game in the st. Croix League tonight
Calais beat midtown, n. b.. to 1.
All of the local runs came in the first
inning on an error and bunch of hits.
Newell. U. of NJ. pitcher. was effective
for Calais. and holland finished strong
for the visitors. The score:
Calais ......2 0 0 0 0 0 0 x-2-7-2
Milltown 800 0 l 0 0 0 0 0-1-9-2
Newell and Dolan; Nolan and Moffat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

NJ. c. James, son of State Curator
grade road. a graduate of Cony High
and University of Washington, Col
lege of Fisheries. the only school of
it's kind in the United States, is now
located in Manchester. Iowa, expert
menting with food for fish under 'he
employment and supervision of the
United States Government He only
recently returned to the mid-ywest
from Alaska where he was employed
by the Government along the same
linoc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

Turner officiated at the piano. Then
followed a treat &C ice cream and
cake and a social hour.
The decorations were in keeping
with the occasion and beautiful in
the extreme. Guests were present
from Jefferson, Whitefield, Augusta,
and other towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
SKOWHECAN
Gilman-Spoford
Reunion Held Last
Sunday at Bingham

The Gilman and Spofford reunion
was held Sunday. Aug. 10 at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cooley
in Bingham. Two large tables We're
spread on the piazza, loaded with
good things brought by those at
tending MI. and Mrs. Cooley furnish
ing the baked beans and coffee.
There We're 125 present and a splen-
did time was reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
Reunions of oath
and 2Sth Maine
REGIMENTS Sept. 5

The cath and oSth Regiments will
meet in Skowhegan Sept. for re-
union. The only living drum major
in the State will be present with the
old fife that he used during the Civil
war. The meeting will open at 10.
All the veterans are invited to at
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

Leo x. Andrews of Boston is max
ing an extended visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George F. And
rews on Winter street. Mrs. L. X.
Andrews who has also been visiting
at the same place has returned to
Boston but will return to Augusta
about Labor Day when Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrews will make their home in
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
EASTERN LEAGUE

Waterbury I; Albany 8.
Springfield 2; Hartford l.
Worcester 8; Pittsfield u.
New Haven l; Bridgeport 10. (frst
game;) New Haven 2; Bridgeport II,
Second game)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

Augusta friends Of W. s. Wilson
and family will be glad to know that
they are enjoying their vacation mo-
toring through Canada. They report
the weather as being very satisfac-
tory and the roads in excellent con-
6itiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

night is to be known as dearest
night" and the dearest couple are to
receive a prize during the prize dance.
This is sure to be a novel attraction
and. it is hoped, one which will induce
MANY to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

Hon. Charles A. Milliken of 81
Western avenue who was injured
in an automobile collision a few
weeks ago, has returned to his home
from the Augusta General hospital
and is able to be about again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

Miss Ruth Robinson, former
teacher in the city schools. but for
the past year has been teaching in
New York. has arrived at her home
on State street. This coming year,
Miss Robinson will teach in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

ST. Paul 9. Columbus (first game);
ST. Paul II. Columbus (second game).
Toledo Kansas City postponed, rain.
Others not scheduled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

Fifteen hundred square miles Of. ice
from so to 600 feet thick are esti-
mated to be in the Alps outside the
glaciers in the Grisons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22

The regular meeting of r., B.
Capen Rcbekah Lodge will be held
this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Re
freshments will be served after the
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Rev. and Mrs. Ralph F. Lowe are
mentioning at Kittery Point with
Mr.. Loves sister, who has been i'll
and is spending the summer there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
Mrs. Octavia c. PettingiIl

Mrs. Octavia c. Pettingill died at
her home, 16 Murray street. Tues
day. aged SO years, months. The
interment will be at Prospect, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-22
ADJUSTMENTS
Betty Compson in Winthrop tonight
in "The Little Minister"

Betty Compson in Winthrop tonight
in "The Little Minister"
1.-THE Little Minister" is a screen
version of J. NJ. Barrie's famous
novel. capably directed and ably d.
rected by a we'll chosen cast headed
by Betty Compson. In sets, dramat-
ic incidents and atmosphere. 1t Is one
of the finest pictures ever made-Adv.
Mrs Jennie Mute of Haverhill, Mass.
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Maude
NJ. Jones.
Mrs. Helen Klmball and Ray Kim
ball have returned from weeks
camping trip in eastern Maine.
Mrs. Georgia Mitchell of Readfield
is the guest of Mrs. Carrie French.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
SOUTH AMBOY CATHOLIC
DAUGHTERS At SHORE DINNER

SOUTH AMBoY. Aug. 30:-Mrs.
Mary Hagan, of Keansburg, a mem
Der of Court Sancta Maria, Catholic
Daughters of America, Of this city,
will entertain the members of the
court at Eeansburg next Tuesday.
A shore dinner will be the feature
of the day.
Mrs. Hagan, in an effort to estab-
lish a court of Catholic Daughters
of America at Keansburg has in
vited fifty women from that place
to join in the g~et-together on Tues
day. A special meeting of the To-
cal court will be held tomorrow
night at eight o'clock, at which time
the members anxious to go to Keans-
burg on Tuesday, will make reser-
vations. Only the members who sig
Nifty their intention of Joining the
party on Friday will be able to at
tend for reservations must be in the
hands of Mrs. Hagan by Saturday
morning.
The party will leave this city by
buses. All arrangements will be
completed at tomorrow nights
meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
By NEA Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29:-Ameri-
cas- policy for the Americas will be
laid dowl by Secretary of State
Hughes, August 80, in an address
before the American Bar Association
at Minneapolis, MINI.
In this address, Hughes is expect
ed to restate, in the light of modern
international conditions, the doctrine
laid down by President James Mon
roe just 100 years ago.
1t will answer increasing queries
from South American countries as
to just what the doctrine provides,
and why.
Hughes may follow with further
discussion of the subject in an ad-
dress before the Canadian Bar Assoc
iation in Montreal, Sept. 4, and in
Philadelphia, early in November.
Increasing interest in this country's
present Interpretation of the doc
trine has been evidenced throughout
South America since our refusal to
discuss 1t at the recent Pan-Ameri-
can conference in Chile. This refusal
called forth the charge that Uncle
Sam doesn't wish to develop equal
ity among the Americas, that he
doesn't want to be the big brother"
but the big boss of other nations
in the western hemisphere.
I'VE have searched in vain" OBJ
serves the Alpha of Costa Rico,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
KEASBEY

Miss Frieda Schuster has return
ed home to Hoboken after spending
a weeks vacation with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Schuster.
Mrs William Romer is visiting rel
atives in New York City.
Mrs. William Bertram, Jr., was a
Perth Amboy visitor last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schuster and
son Kenneth, Mrs. Charles Pfeiffer
and son Charles, motored to Jersey
City, last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J.. Sehitcox
were out of town visitors last night.
Mrs. William j. Fullerton an5 son
George spent Tuesday at DreaInlend
Park.
There will be NJ meeting OF Pro-
lection Fire Company No. l Monday
night, owing to the holiday. The
meeting will be held Tuesday night,
instead.
Some new fire hose arrived here
Monday, for Protection Fire Com
pany No. /.
Crows Mill Road has been put in
good condition again by the town
ship road department employees.
Janitor Charles Pfeiffer has the
local school in spick and span con-
dition for the opening day, next
Wednesday. He has been busy the
past few weeks giving the entire
building a thorough cleaning.
Miss Marguerite Schmith enter
tanned relatives, Tuesday night.
Miss Elizabeth Sabo was a Perth
Amboy visitor, last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
HOSPITAL WEEK AT
MATAWAN THEATRE

MATAWAN, Aug. 30:-Arrange-
ments have been completed for
hospital week at the Riyoli theatre
here. The benefit will be for the
Ann May Memorial Hospital at
Spring Lake and will start on Mon
day, September 8, and end on Sat
urday night, September 8. Special
photoplays of mor than usual in
terest will be featured on the pro-
grams during the week and on Mon
day and Saturday five acts of vaude-
vile will be added to the regular
program.
Tickets for the benefit are now
being sold under the auspices of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the hospital
here and indications at this time are
that more than 1000 of the tickets
will be disposed of. The Woman's
Auxiliary in this borough is very
active and this is only n of several
benefits that have been held with
much success in the past.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
WOMAN SLABS ANOTHER
FOLLOWING COURT ACTION

TRENTON, Aug. 30.-A resound-
ing slap on the face, delivered by
Mrs. Helen D. Purcell to Mrs. Flor
ence Huston, was the concluding
episode in the Chancery Court room
here following the temporary settle
ment of the suit brought by John
Purcell, husband of the assailant in
the %slapping, to obtain the custody
of their two children Helen Ruth,
six, and Edna May, two years.
The blow was delivered just as
Vice Chancellor Buchanan, who had
been hearing the case, retired to his
office at the rear Of the court room
and hence was not delivered in the
presence of the court Mrs. Huston
had entered the court room shortly
before the case ended. This prompt
ed Mrs. Pudcell to request permission
to make a statement. Vice Chancellor
said she might have permission. Then
Mrs. Purcell alleged that the woman
who had just entered had caused a
lot of trouble. The statement was
accepted without further comment.
AS she left the witness stand, Mrs.
Purcell proceeded to the door. There
lshe encountered Mrs. Huston. With
out warning she slapped her in the
face and rushed out Of the court
room. Mrs. H Iston was apparently
stunned but when she recovered her
self announced she would make a
complaint for assault and battery.
At this point a Mrs. Davis. who
rents an apartment from Mrs. Pur-
cell in this city, became an actor in
the little drama. She protested be-
ing s%ubpoened in the case The
sergeant-at-arms, who thought il
time to get them out, replied.
II can't help that, Mrs"
Don't call be Mrs I am Mrs.
Davis" the woman retorted.
Il am very sorry, you may be Mrs.
Coolidge, but you will have to get
out of this courtroom" said the
suave official.
Purcell was given temporary cus-
tody of his two children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
OLD BRIDGE

Final arrangements have been
completed for the annual harvest
home Of the NJ. E. church, which is
to be held On Crandalrs avn Fri
day, Sept. Z. The chicken supper
which will be prepared by the ladies'
Of the church. promises to tCIpass
all previous cnes served herr. Re-
sides a chicken supper a number of
tables will be set up aroul1 the
:'wn with SOFT dJinks, ice cream and
Other articles frI ste.
Leland Do i.nsrh, of South Caro-
lima, is spen3.1K u few EEK with
relatives Eere
Mrs. l. Reid and daughter Leila,
of Tottenville, were week end fisit-
ors with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Clayton.
Mrs. Charles Schmidt and chill
dren, of Matawan, formerly of This
Place, were renewing old ~acslaint-
ances IN town tuesday.
Nj. and Mrs. H. j. Meets spent
the xeek end with relatives III New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Appleby and fam
lily motored to Beach Haven Sum
day.
Mrs. R. Nichols has returned at
ter a prolonged visit In New York
City.
MT. anu MTS. EQWdIQ M1lleT Wis
tied their son, William, who is con-
fined to a Brooklyn hospital with
appendicitis.
Nj. and Mrs. Leighton Appleby
and family, of Sussex, a spending
several months here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace A~pplegate
of Spotswood were visitin 3 relatives
in town recently.
"Pokey" Tice is making extensive
improvements to his South Old
Bridge home.
Miss Louise Thorn was a Red
Bank visitor over the week end.
Miss Mildred Stryker of White
House, is visiting Mrs. George
Squires.
Mrs. Julius Krebs and children
and Mrs. Edward Miller were WIS.,
itors at Perth Amboy recently.
Lieut.. Thomas Timberman and
Miss Ada Thorn enjoyed a show at
New York City Saturday.
Miss M. Oakerson, OF C~ranbury,
visited friends in town Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
MISS MARTSEA BRIDE
OF PETER M'CANN

WOODBRIDGE, Aug. 30:-A we'd
ding of considerable interest took
place yesterday morning at the early
mass of st. James Roman Catholic
church when Miss Katherine Mart
sea, formerly of Carteret and now of
Montclair, became the bride of
Peter Mccain, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Mccain, Sr., of Railway ave-
nue., this place. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Richard O'Farrell
and attended by friends ard relatives
of both the bride and groom.
The bride wore a travelling suit of
blue poiret twill, blue velvet hat
and carried a colsage bouquet OF
orchids and Jasmine. Miss Helen
Martsea, sister of the bride. was
bridesmaid. She wore a black twill
suit and a bouquet of pink roses and
jasmines. Anthony Silakusky was
the best man following thu cere-
mony the couple went to Asbury
Park where they will spend their
honeymoon:
The bridegroom is Quartermaste'
of the Mayfcwei and returns fer
duty to Washington Sept. 8. Mrs.
Mccain Will temporarily reside IN
fontclaif until hrT husband returns
Bome two years hence.
The bride was born in Carteret
and has a host of friends there. She
was active in various organizations
during the war. Four years ago
Bhe moved to Montclair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
MATAWAN

The new building recently erecti
ed by H. I. Eigard in Main street,
has been completed and one of the
stores is occupied Mr.. Eigard ex-
poets soon to occupy the apartment.
Miss Katherine Kelly, of Jersey
City, and George Walls, of Newark,
spent the weekend in town as the
guests IF Mr.. and Mrs. John DuBair.
Mrs. H. I. Eigard, who has been
spending some tin0e at Ship Bottom,
HAS returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fischer,
daughter Edith, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred L. Isaaces and daughter, Miss
Lillian Isaaces, spent Sunday in
New Egypt.
Mr.. and Mrs. David w. Morton
and daughters, Althea and Dorotfea,
of Morristown, were Matawan Wis
itors. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCurdy are spend
ing a. week with Mrs. McCurdy's
relatives in Reading, Pa.
Mrs. Joseph Avelly, of Perth Am
boy, was a Matawan visitor, Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Dominick
Nand daughter, Janet, were BelmaI
Visitors on Sunday.
Mrs. Chester r. Fowler and daugh-
ter, Evelyn, and son, Herbert, OF
woodbridge, Conn, who have been
spending a week in town as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Clarence
Lewis, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Heyer and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Heyer and
Herbert Heyer recently motored to
Atlantic City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-30
M ETUCHEN

Rev. Coles Andrus of New York,
preached in the Reformed church
Sunday morning. Rev. Andrus is a
native of the borough and has many
friends here
Mrs. Charles Ayers and Miss Nc
Farlan are Spending a week at AS
bury Park.
Mrs. Martin, of Elizabeth, is visit
ing Miss briggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Carman
have returned from their auto trip
through the south.
Miss Myrtle Drake and Mr.. Bird
sell, of Amboy avenue, were married
Saturday afternoon by the Rev.
church.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Liddle is very seriously i'll
again at their home on Elm street.
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Crowell
welcomed a son to their home Tues
day morning.
Miss Julia Bogert with Miss EN-
ma Kelly returned Monday from an
automobile trip through northern
New Jersey.
Mrs. Joel Glass and young daugn-
ter returned Tuesday from the south
where they have been visiting rela-
tives the past two weeks.
Isadore Minick, the Main street
news dealer, who met with a serious
accident while delivering papers
Sunday morning. is at Muhlenberg
hospital with the chances or his re-
covery very good.
Miss Julia Bogert Is visiting Mrs.
A. ]. Strong at Greenport, L. I.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Currier will
move tomorrow o their new home
on Long Island.