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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
Mildred GuttersOn With
W0men's Voters League

Miss Mildred u. Gutterson OF Bos-
,9n former field secretary for the
massachusetts, League of Girls clubs,
VINO has visited in this city with the
augusta Girls Community club. 9
number OF times In the past. is now
located with the Massachusetts
league of Women Voters. being one
" the speakers. Miss Gutterson
made many friends among the club
members as well az others, during
ner visits here. She Is p fprcef,il
speaker and very brilliant young
woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
Weber Pond Farm Bureau

The women's division of the Web
Der Pond farm bureau met in it's an
nual planning session, recently with
IA women present. They elected the
following officers: Mrs George Smith,
chairman; Mrs. Will Strong, secre-
tary; Mrs. Walter Royal. clothing
project leader: Mrs. Rose McFarlane:
foods; Mrs. F. c. Morton, household
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
Mrs. Catherine Bartlett

Mrs. Catherine Bartlett passed to
her reward at 7.45 o'clock Monday
evening at the house of her daugh-
ter. Miss Daisy Bartlett, 10 Court
street, aged Is years.
Mrs. Bartlett was a woman of most
kindly disposition, a perfect house,
body, a loving mother. devoted
Christian and was beloved by all
who knew her. She had been in poor
health for several years. but patient
when her pain was intense.
She leaves four daughters, Mrs.
Eugena l.. Knapp. Mrs. Martha J.
Craig, Mrs. Emma E. Temple and
Miss Daisy b. Bartlett. all of this
city; also brother, Melvin Bacheld-
err. of Lynn, Mass, to mourn her
loss.
Funeral to be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
NATIONAL HOME

officer of the day. Capt. Leroy Sias.
Mrs. Nellie Boyer has been detailed
as cook in the Home Hotel In place OF
Mrs. June Daniels.
Joseph Berube OF New Bedford. late
Headquarters Co.. list U. s. Cav:
John Connors of Boston, late U. s.
Navy: Joseph Waters or Boston. late
Co. G.. l03rd U. S. Inf. and Joseph II.
Gleason of Boston. late Co. f. stb u.
S. Cav. have been admitted to the
Home.
Charles l.. Beale has been detailed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
The Artists
Nicholas Vasi'lieff, Tenor

Born I'm Russia, PetrOgrad.
Comes from q very musical
family. His father was . pro-
fessiOnal singer and his seven
brothers were all tcnOrs. When
A child Mr.. Vasilicff was q boy
solOist I'm the finest choir In Pc
tOgrad. He sang under the d.
rectOrship Of well-knOwn COM
pOsers such as Orhangelsky,
LernOH, SmOlensky. Destined
by his parents to priesthood, in
the Seminary his mind took q
very different direction, always
dwelling on music. He man
aged to study with q famous
tenor, opera singer and profess
sor In the Imperial Petrograd
Conservatory, SnprunenkO. Fate
seemed to favor him, for during
the war he was chosen to come
10 this country to Join the Rus
sian Cathedral Choir OF New
YOrk--pursuc his long cherish
cd ambition He continued his
musical studies here for four
wears with MIR. Albert Clerk
Jcannotte, q well-knOwn teach
er I'm New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
Mrs. Robert Woodside To
Head the Drexel Society

The Dtexei Society Of st. Mary's
church met Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. Guy S. Sawyer. a6 Court
street, and elected officers for the COM
ing year. The following were elected:
President. Mrs. Robert Woodside: vice
rsresident. Mrs. Michael Frawley: Sec
retary ana treasurer. Mrs. William
Ryan. Refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

Nrs. Laura Mason. June; Mrs. w. n.
Fisher. September; Mrs. Lewis A. Bur
leigh, October: Mrs. Samuel Tobey,
November: Mrs. George Leadbetter.
December. Mrs. Ralph Weber was
elected secretary and Mrs. Lucy Bow
ditch treasurer.
Delightful refreshments were served
by the hostess and most enjoyable
afternoon was passed by the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

as clerk in the clothing department in
the quartermaster's storehouse.
. Arthur Colleton OF Pascoag, late Co.
D. list r. I. Inf, has been readmitted
to the Home.
Arthur G. Hall. late Co. B, 64th
Coast Art. L. S. A. has been granted
a discharge from the Home.
Burroughs have been granted to
John Fl. Burns to Laconia and George
C. Joyce to Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

management. The Weber Pond
dates: Feb. IL. housekeeping made
easier; March 4, sewing machine at
tachments; April 8, millinery: May
8, firelesS cookers; June "a. one dish
meals and nutrition: Sept. % meal
planning, No. /: Oct. Ia, correct cor
setting and becoming dress; Nov. H.,
Christmas suggestions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

Fort Western Lodge, n. E. O. r.
mas been invited to attend the install
laton of kennebec Lodge TUESDAY
evening January 18th. Members are
requested to meet Mrs. Pierpont, the
Gsputy at the waiting room at 1.So.
nose on the installing team are ASK
eu TO make particular effort to be
present,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

The regular, weekly session of the
Red Cross Raby Welfare clinic will
be held, Tuesday afternoon, 2.30
o'clock at the Augusta General
Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r. Pierpont
were called to Waterville, Friday of
last week to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Pierpon's cousin, Mrs. James
Lightbody,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
LOCAL NOTICE

u people who have Christmas trees
wreaths that they are willing to
Sprnate for Charity Ball. Call Mrs.
same Owen. 1362-W. Janl5dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
A $500 Concert for rs Cents

a Y5.OO Concert tor rs Cents
In New York orchestra seats for the performance
sold for $3.50 each. In Augusta they selling for
Use each. This great reduction in price came about
through fortunate combination of circumstances
which the Augusta ~" was quick to capitalize for
the benefit of Augusta people. The Sextette had con-
certs at Bangor and Lewiston with open date be-
tween appearances. Rather than clay off" the open
Augusta engagement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

recently from New York where they heard the Russion
Cathedral Quartette. Everyone is enthusiastic,
and unstinled in praise for this marvellous musical or
MISS IT."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Florence Hall of this city was
business visitor Monday in Bruins
wick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

eral weeks ago Of fraudulent use, Of
the mails In connection with the sale
OF stock OF the Consolidated Film La
boratoriss OF New Jersey, was fined
$4,000 in Federal Court here today.
Moscow, Jan. 1.-THE Federal
commission OF commissioners has de-
cided to summon in the spring the
class OF 1902 for regular service in
the Red Army. The call for this
class was postponed two years In
succession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

Rebel forces In combined army and
naval move blockade port Of Tampfco
and general attack. imminent, say
wireless dispatches received at ri
Paso.
Ray Cass OF Somervilie arrested on
federal charge Of piracy in connection
with attack on captain and ships cook
on British rum-running schooler +.
scott Hankinson on Gloucester last
August.
Director Of Safety Butler. satisfied
with the progress of the cleaning M
campaign in Philadelphia. will give
attention 10 traffic regulations.
Death Of Franks Jerome, Boxsfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15

No Profit for Y. M. 6. A.
The Augusta Y. nj. c. A. in presenting the Russian
Cathedral Quartette desires only to live up to it's
reputation for service If the "Y" directors can break
even on the engagement they will be perfectly salts.
fed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
WORLD filters MAY
MAKE LONGEST HOP
OF FLIGHT THIS week
Propose Jump From ReykJa-
wick to Fredericksdal,
Greenland, 1926 Miles
AirMcn Would Be Forced to Fly
About IL hours-Will Start on
First Favorable Day-Lieutenants
Smith and Nelson Full of Conf
dencc-Italian Filler, Locatelli ar
rives 1t Iceland Capital

ReykjavilI. Iceland. Aug. Thy A.
PD-Lieut. LEVEL II. Smith, comman-
der of the American army round-the-
world flight has decided to give up the
proposed flight from Reykjavig to AnG-
magsalik, on the east coast of Green
land, and with Lieut.. Edik Nelson will
fly instead to F'redericksdal, on the
southwestern point of Greenland. a
short distance from Cape Farewell.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press this morning found Smith and
Nelson studying large maps of Green
land, making measurements of dis
lance and deviation. The jump from
Reykjavik to Fredericksdal will be the
longest of all they have attempted in
their world flight, about S25 miles.
Without stopping, the airmen will be
forced to fly about II hours.
Both Lieut.. Smith and Lieut.. Nelson
appeared to be cheerful over the decis-
ion TO 60 to Fredericksdal. Lieut.
Smith said he was very glad that the
question of landing place had been
settled and that he and Nelson would
make their start from Reykjavik ON the
first day that weather conditions were
favorable.
While the correspondent was talking
with the American fiiers, Lieut.. Loca-
tell, the Italian airman who reached
Reykjavik today from Hoefn Horna-
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Bangor, Aug. 11.-While in ptfr-
suit of supposed rum runners In
Winterport at two-thirty this morn
ing, William Moran, prohibition
supervisor for this district, was shot
by George W. Paige of Winterport, a
heavy charge of buckshot entering
each leg. Paige, who was later ar
rested by the Waldo County officers
and is held in Belfast Jail on a
charge OF assault with a dangerous
weapon, claimed that he thought he
was firing at a burglar, whom he
had found ransacHinG his house.
Melvin K. Whitley a native of Stock
ton,in whose pursuit the federal Off
GERS had left this city, was arrested
by the police here today and turned
over the Waldo County authorities,
who are holding him on the charge
of breaking and entering in the
night time. Whitley was traced by
the number of his car. which he had
LEFT by the roadside near the scene
of the shooting. a pair of shoes,
claimed to be Whitley's were
found on the porch of the house
from wrich Paige fired upon Moran.
Moran is in the hospital here. He
believes the shooting was the result
of his having interrupted rum run
ners at their work. although no liq-
uor was found. The case will be To-
vestigated by District Attorney
DYER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
CATTLE AND HORSES
B u R N IN $4,000
FIRE IN WINSL.0W
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

topSCIdl W NSIllleDeC JOuGHdlJ
Waterville. August 1.-THE farm
buildings of Walter Blackwell on the
Augusta road in Winslow four miles
from this city We're destroyed by
fire tonight at a loss estimated at
about $4,000 with $1,000 insurance.
Thirteen head of cattle, three horses
and hog persisted as the barn was
burning fiercely before the blaze was
discovered.
Mrs. Annette Blackwell, mother of
Mr.. Blackwell. was awakened by the
light from the burning barn and she
aroused the others in time so that
they escaped safely and rescued
practically all of the household
goods. The cause of the fire is I'M
known. The seven people living in
the house. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Blackwell, their two children, Ca
Uterine and Benjamin. aged six and
ten, Miss Carrie Blackwell, Mrs.
Annette Blackwell and the hired
man, Charles Doc, were all asleep
and the barn had not been visited for
several hours.
lie DuIlulISS were SOME OIL tHe
best in that section. The house, a
large seven room structure had been
in the Blackwell family for three
generations. The barn was a big
one and forty tons of hay had just
been stored there. Several other
small out buildings were also de-
stroyed. The Winslow fire depart
ment responded to the call but were
practically helpless because there
was no water except for a spring. It
is thought that one line of hose
would have saved the house as 1t
stood about fifty feet away from the
barn.
Mr.. Blackwell had been i'll for q
week and it was with some difficulty
that he superintended the disposal
of his household goods in his garage
nearby. In some manner he had sus-
tanned a severe cut under his left
ear but he did not pay any attention
TO it and kept on with the work. A
big crowd OF spectators had gather
ed and many assisted in the work Of
storing the rescued goods. The
buildings were very dry and n light
breeze famed the fire to such inten-
sity that the sky was lighted for
many miles. In two hours the big
set of buildings was nothing but
mass of blazing embers.
Mr.. Blackwell was uncertain as to
whether or not he would rebuild.
Neighbors cared for the family over
night. Tho farm is about seventy
acres in extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Davis Sees Aid
To Farmer Through
Freight Rate Structure

Locust Valley, n. Y, Aug Ire
adjustment of the freight rate struc-
ture and full use of the machinery of
the department of agriculture in
stimulating the cooperative market
ing, were regarded by John w. Davis
as important steps in the relief OF
agricultural industry.
In outlining his views on the ques-
ton to his friends. the Democratic
presidential nominee has told them
that he regarded the use of existing
government agencies in aiding the
farmers to market their own pro-
duGts as. of more practical value
than might be the setting up of new
agencies under legislation recently
proposed, such as the McNary- Hau-
gen bill.
AS to freight rate reconstruction.
he has expressed the view that aid
for the farmer in this direction ought
to be possible without impairment to
the railroads. He believes that the
freight rate structure should be feX-
ible enough to meet changing econ
omic conditions.
| MIR. Davis has told friends there
should be greater effort by the inter-
state commerce commission to in
crease efficiency of the railroads. He
much to be desired in this direction.
These views and others concerning
farm relief. such as a readjustment
of the tariff and the increase of for
eign markets for farm products
through American cooperation in
bringing about improvement in the
economic condition in Europe, will
be set forth fully by Mr.. Davis in one
of his early speeches in the west, his
friends say.
Glenn l.. Shaver. Mr.. Davis cam
paign manager, telegraphed today
urging Mr.. Davis to visit the middle
west in September. MIR. Shaver
who has been at the western head
quarters in Chicago, sent a very OPP
timistic report.
After his Labor Day address the
place for delivery of which remains
unsettled, Mr.. Davis will begin a
long trek. which will carry him well
into the western territory. He will
make only "one night stand" dur
ing his visit to Ohio. returning i'm
mediately after speaking in Column
bus. Mr.. Davis spent today quietly
at his home here. He attended church
with Mrs. Davis in the morning and
had no callers except newspaper
correspondents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Dexter Boy Hurt
When Motorcycle
Skids on Macadam
Especial to Kennebec Journal


Dexter, Aug. 17-Lloyd Murray, ~
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Murray of Green street WIS seriously
injured Sunday morning about 10
o'clock while returning from Corinna
on his motorcycle. After passing. an
automobile on the state highway
which was travelling In the same die
rection as Murray himself, his MAJ
chine skidded and threw him on the
macadam surface. Murray remained
on the motorcycle which dragged him
about six blocks.
Jessie Hoyt of the local board OF
selectmen upon hearing the clash
from his home nearby rushed to the
scene. Finding Murray unconscious.
he extricated him from the wreck and
rushed him to the Plummer Memorial
Hospital where he was recognized by
one OF the nurses who Immediately
notified the boys parents. DR.. Al G.
Sprout was summoned and the boy
was found to be suffering from severe
injuries about the head. At O'Clock
he was still partly unconscious and
the extent Of his injuries although
undetermined were considered crftts
caI s.ss ?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Good Week for Stock
Prices and Ready
Absorption New Bonds

New ork, Aug. ia sudden up
swing in stock prices after nearly ten
days of reaction and the ready abb
soiption of nearly $4,000, 900 Of new
bond offerings were the outstanding
features of this weeks financial mar
kets. The rapidity with which stock
prices moved up when selling pres
sure was lifted apparently confirmed
the belief that the recent decline was
largely a correction OF a weakened
technical condition.
Bond prices moved within narrow
and irregular limits. The deadlock
over the evacuation of the Ruhr and
other problems confronting the Lon
don conference served to divert spec
ulatiye interest from the foreign gov
eminent issues. which previously had
recorded handsome gains on the pros
pect of a settlement of the repara.
tions question. Foreign exchanges
held relatively steady.
a plentiful supply Of funds available
for ali legitimate commercial and
stock market purposes. Two large
blocks Of first class commercial pa
per were reported to have been
bought by local banks at 2 "a per
cent. the lowest rate ever recorded,
but the bulk Of the paper business
was done between and 3 1-2 per
cent. The first foreign shipment of
gold in SIX months left here this
week for India.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Eager to See Dawes

The fact that Dawes Is to speak at
Island Park is regarded as an event
bigger than its political significance.
Tho thousands who will visit the
famous resort next Saturday to hear
him will go not because they are Re-
nublicans, but because they want to
hear Dawes. Dawes. an outstanding
AZURE in national and international
politics, Is dominating the whole
rampaign for the present and all les
ser lights will temporarily be snuffed
while he shines out in all his own
effulgence.
There have been many notable
gatherings at Island Park in the
past, but unless indications point in
The wrong direction, the meeting next
Saturday Will be the most notable
held there in n generation. How
many people will attend cannot, OF
course, be estimated, but the total
will run into the thousands. Repub.
leans and Democrats alike will come
from all parts of the State for the
occasion with, of course, the great
majority being OF the same party as
the vice presidential candidate.
To care for the immense throng
that will he on hand will be no small
task. The Island Park committee or
the Kennebec county Republican
committee will hold n meeting this
morning Mt the office of Hon. Burleigh
Martin to complete the details for
the management of TIE event. Hum
dreds of automobiles will have TO be
parked. the food win have to be cook
cd and served and the crowd will
have to be handled so there will be
no confusion.
Most important of all, will be the
necessity of installing an amplifier so
that everyone. no matter where he
stands, may hear the distinguished
speaker. Arrangements were COM
pleted Saturday morning by the COM
mittee In charge of the phase of the
meeting whereby the finest public ad-
dress system the country can pro-
duce will be put into Use. 1t will be
mounted; on u truck and so effective
is It's operation that no matter where
person on the island may stand he
will be able to hear General Dawes
as clearly as If he were alongside
the speaker. The use and installa-
ton Of this device will be an ex-
pensivc proposition; in fact. 1t will
probably cost more money than any
other one single feature of a political
campaign in many years. But the
kepuL.itan State committee which
mas authorize it's installation feel that
the expense is more than justified be-
cause Of the unprecedented interest
on the part OF the people at large to
hear Dawes himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Ask Churches Seek
Real Reasons for
National Defense Act

Washington. Aug. IA plea that
American churches seek better
understanding OF the national de-
tense act under which the war de-
paltment functions. was voiced here
IN sermon today by Colonel John
!, Axiom, chief of army chaplains.
ming the pulpit of Enworth Me-
mcdist Episcopal church at the in
Mst'on of the pastor. John Paul
Eyer, who himself wartime chap
'sln and is now member of the
reserve corps.
10 some ultra pacificists there
@enls to be a difference I'm their OBJ
asaoons to support law" Colonel
axiom said. with one voice they
Wnoemn all elements in society
Mh'ch try to break down the Vol
ssad act: but these same ultra
pa0lncists see no inconsistency in
ue'r antagonism toward and their
mort TO break down our national
.nnntary policy which Is based en-
law. "A ~
christianity contemplates an
sns a human society, a regenerated
au redeemed humanity. But We
~., ss' deal with existing conditions.
ny h hard. stern actualities of life.
, "e are In the midst of an imperfect
sss.at political, industrial and reli-
Sous environment.
~ Eloquent lips are proclaiming
ny ioVeiiness Of peace. But while
ana are IN our churches so preaching
. praying, are we so improvident
Az. W ieave our doors unbolted and
WI NaluableS eyposed ?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Wheeler Praises
and RaDs Davis
For G.. O. p. Indictment

New York, Aug. Ex-senator Bur-
ton X. Wheeler, Independent candi-
date for vice president, today. in a
statement issued from the Lafol-
wheeler headquarters here,
praised John w. Davis. Democratic
presidential candidate for his indict-
ment of the Harding adj
ministration. but asserted Mr.. Davis
should have taken action sooner in
hts capacity of president of the Am
er:can Ear Association.
From the time that Dausherty
came to the head of the department
OF Justice" Senator Wheeler said.
the dehasement began. There was
no mystery or secrecy about It, ANY
lawyer familiar with the machinery
and manifestations OF the depart-
ment had the means of knowing
what was going on. II did not take
q green senator from Montana to
discover it. Mr.. Davis was not iust
"any LAWYER" No lawyer was bet
ter equipped TO understand what it
meant TO have DauGherty at the
head of the department of Justice.
Mr.. Davis had been for many
years distinguished solicitor gen.
eral and is keenlv sensitive to evi-
dence of wrong doing. From 1922
to 1923 Mr.. Davis was president of
the American Bar Association. OF
course. the primary duty to the pub
lie of the American Bar Association
is to maintain standards of deeencv
and honor in the administration of
the law"
Senator Wheeler referred to his
statement to efforts to ''balk me by
means of trumped-up Indictment
to brighten and deter me from pur-
suing Them" and asserted that
here again Mr.. Davis should have
been the first to protest.