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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
C. of C. Secretary
Promoted to First
Lieutenant 0. r. G..

Secretary Herbert Folsom Of the
Augusta Chamber of Commerce re-
Ceived two gratifying communica-
tons Tuesday. Mr.. Folsom who has
held the rank of second lieutenant in
the organized reserve and who took
an examination q few weeks ago for
was successful and that he had been
appointed as First Lieutenant in the
3S6th infantry, 9th Division and had
been assigned as battalion supply
officer for the Third Battalion.
He enlisted in December 1917 and
for seven months as First class
private was engaged in recruiting
duty in the Northeastern Department.
In July 1918, he went to Camp Lee,
Virginia to an officers training school
and in November graduated from the
school with the rank of second lieu
tenant. He remained at the camp
until sometime in December 1918 and
was then honorahly discharged from
the service.
Mr.. Folsom also received word
Tuesday that he had been appointed
state contributing editor to "Nacos,"
tho official organ of the National
Association of Commercial Organiza-
ton Secretaries. He will handle the
state news for that paper getting
what Is needed from the various
Chambers of Commerce throughout
the state. This is an honor as there
Is but one editor to each state and
Mr. Folsom is one of the youngest
secretaries in tho state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Decision in Staples
Will Case Given
For Proponents

A verdict Tor the proponents was
rendered Tuesday by Chief Justice
Leslie c. Cornish, after a hearing on
an appeal from the decision of the
Judge of Probate allowing the will
of the late Velzora NJ. Staples, for
merly of Fayette who died in Lawell,
Mass.
Charles ]. Cole of Readfeld and
George w. Hesclton of Gardiner APP
peared. representing Arthur Staples
of F'ayette, son of the deceased and
opponent to the will.
Herbert L. Locke of this city and
Edward j. Tierney of Lowell. Mass.
represented EStella Nj. Collins of
Lowell. Mass, eXecutriX and chief
beneficiary under the will who de-
sired it sustained. Several reasons
for appeal were given but the only
one relied upon was that the Pro-
bate Court of Kennebec County has
no jurisdiction to allow the will in
ancillary administration proceedings.
The court ruled in favor of the
proponents and dismissed the APP
peal with costs by authority of a re-
cent ruling of Chief Justice Cornish
in the Maine Law Court.
Court was then adjourned until
10 o'clock Monday at which time the
jury will again report and the final
case of the term will be taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Attorney Explains Contract
In SUPERIOR Court Case

A wrong impression was conveyed
in a report of the court proceedings
Monday in the case of Viles VS.. Ameri-
can Realty Co., which was heard at
the supreme court. Through the choice
of words it appeared that Mr.. Viles
by the contract was obliged to furnish
about 10000 cords of pulpwood. and
that he would not fulfill this contract
until he had been promised an addi-
tional so cents a cord over and above
the price stipulated in the contract.
The contract, as explained by Her
bert T.. Locke of Pattangall. Locke Il
Perkins. Tuesday. was worded as fol-
lows: 10000 cords. more or less, at
the option of the said Blaine S. Viles."
This left it entirely at the option OF
Mr. Vilcs as to how much pulpwood
he should deliver, and this fact was
recognized by both parties. Conditions
at that time were such that this form
of contract was used, and when Mr..
Viles found that he could furnish but
a limited amount of wood at that fig
ure he at once notified the company
that he would exercise his right under
that option.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
WINTHROP
Miss Britta Maxim

Miss Britta Maxim died following a
paralytic shock early Tuesday morn
ing. aged Il years. Funeral services
will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday.
Miss Maxim was a native Of Wayne,
daughter OF Nathan and. Fannie
Smith Maxim. She has lived in VIM
throp for forty years. She Is sur
vived by one sister. Miss Eta Maxim.
She has been for many years faith
full member Of the Methodist church.
Harmony Circle will hold an all
day meeting at Odd Fellows hall to-
make paper flowers for the degree
team.
The Literary club met Monday
evening with Mrs. c. r. Kilbeth, for
study on Great Britain. A pleasing
feature was the presentation to Mrs.
Rose r. Parker, the only charter
member remaining. of a beautiful
bouquet Of pinks in honor Of her
birthday.
Miss Clar Lovejoy Of Wayne is
visiting her sister, Mrs. f. p. Libby.
On account of the funeral services
for Miss Britta Maxim, the all day
Ladies Aid meeting will be held Fri
day instead Of Thursday at the Meth
odst vestry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben House are pass-
ing few weeks in Hyde Park. Mas
sachusetts.
There will be rehearsal Of the
officers Of Abenalsi chapter. O. f. s..
at Masonic hall at 100 this evening.
The regular meeting Of the star will
be held Friday evening with roll call,
degree work anH refreshments.
The regular meeting of Cryystal
lodge. T. O. o. r, will be held Thurs
day evening with work. followed by a
steamed clam supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Novel Entertainment
Program Promised
Rotary Meet Friday

The next meeting of the Rotary
Club, which will occur on Friday
evening of this week at the Augusta
House, promises to bring forth some
thing new and decidedly interesting
in the way of entertainment. Fred
Perry is chairman of the committee
having this part of the program for
the meeting in charge, and word has
gone out that Fred is going to in
troduce little "roushage" to offset
the soft stuff which has been in
order at the Rotary meetings for the
past several weeks.
The Rotarians have been holding
some splendid meetings this winter
and have accomplished considerable
progressive business results, which
are a credit to the club, and the en-
tertainment committee for the next
meeting feels that the Rotarians are
now entitled to little play. Musical
director MacNicEol will be on hand
and will lead the Rotarians in an
exposition of "Bel Canto" harmony
in its highest form.
= 1t is also understood that Rotar-
ian Elmer Newbert is more or less
wrought up over the tendency in
modern dress and no has prepared n
special talk or sermon on the sub
ject, which he expects to unload at
the meeting Friday evening. Mr..
Newbert's talks arc always excep-
tional and it is expected that this
ono will be even more so.
In the advance notices Of the meet
ing, Secretary Paine informs the
members that Manager Fay Gates of
the Augusta House has promised to
have the fire hose laid to the ban
quet room, all ready for any excess
Of supercharged atmosphere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
STATE EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT HEAD
ADDRESSES DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION

fine DAYS of the Empire. for to be
citizen Of this country bears a ciS-
function and O pride as well as a SOW
ereign power.
@The American Declaration OF In
dependence transcends in its I'M
portance any one OF the important
steps leading up to it for In II was
tho birth of that new idea which was
destined to dethrone the time OLD pc
lief in the devine right OF kings. 10
be a descendant of those patriots IS
a distinction in blood and honor
worthy of the highest nobility.
Hopeful are the signs of the times.
We are not going back into new
dark ages as is predicted by some
distinguished writers and students OF
civilization. I prefer to go down
with the band playing and colors NY
ing than to live on and on with no
hope beyond the generation. l am
more interested in what is before me
than what has taken place.
There are those who contend that
government, business, society have
outgrown, have become too complex
for our liliputian minds OF the age.
that the home and the church have
settled into degeneration and that
education is an Improbable entity
! ana q useless cApCliS0 " th0 >OoiA
try. The world today has master
minds of as great magnitude as the
world ever saw. Today we are able
| to handle the burden of government
and industry of such magnitude and
completely as would have over
| whelmed the cultures Of the past.
Religion is bound to find itself and
become more potent and tangible.
and education Is the instrument
which will make us free.
; There are those who would con-
denim education because human
, weakness and sin continue. Educa-
! ton has not had it's inning. There
are only about 100000 college men
! and women in America, less than
100000 high school graduates and
100000 with elementary education.
The greater number Of our 10000
) 900 are human materials in the raw,
| Our people have expressed their
| faith in education to carry the torch
| of progress to greater heights. We
look to 1t to iron out the rough
places not alone within our borders
but worldwide. Education has a
world aspect. Science, history
literature. music and art together
! with truth and all human virtues are
worldwide. We look to education
to develop eventually the spirit OF
| goodwill. justice and international
concord and to bring to the world
the much sought peace between ma
| tons"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Bank Department
Wants Pass Books

The State Banking Department is
now engaged in the work of verify
ing pass books Of Savings Depositors
of the Savings Banks and Trust COM
panies located in Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner, Maine. The sta
tutes provide that this verification Of
pass books shall be made once in
every three years, and Is in addition
to the regular annual examination
of all State Banking Institutions.
Eank Commissioner Fred F. Law
renee states that he has adopted the
practice of verifying the deposits OF
all trust companies and savings
banks of city or section at the same
time and by the uniform method Of
calling in the pass books for verifica-
ton. This method has proved very
satisfactory in other sections Of the
State. and is now being used in the
above towns.
The bank commissioner has issued
a call notifying all savings deposit
tors to either present their pass
books, or send them in by mail,
TO the Augusta Savings Bank,
Augusta, Maine. Kennebec Savings
Bank, Augusta, Maine, Angus
Ia Trust Company, Augusta.
Maine, Hallowell Savings Insti-
tuition. Hallowell, Maine. Halo
Wen Trust & Banking Company.
Hallowe'l. Maine: Gardiner Savings
Institution. Gardiner. Maine: and the
Maine Trust and Banking Company,
Gardner. Maine, for veriflcation. In
verifying these pass books a repre-
sentative of the banking department
Will be stationed at each bank and
VIII compare the pass books as they
come in for the purpose of correot.
ing any errors or omissions in t6e
accounts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
NATIONAL HOME

Officer OF the day. Capt. John j.
Mooney.
Mrs. Florence Boothby has return
ed to her home in Woolwich. after
visiting her husband and daughter.
Charles Boothby and Edith Boothby.
Mrs. Margaret King of Portland
is the guest Of Mrs. Mary Mcneil at
the Home hotel.
Mrs. Mary Z. Gardiner Of Port
land Is visiting her father. Gardner
Parker. a patient in the hospital.
Frank Collins of the l.. s. s. Ne
vada. who has been passing 10 days
with DIR. and Mrs +. T. Massengill
and Mrs. Collins and little daughter,
Lucille. has returned TO his ship at
New York for the southern cruise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L. Quincy and
son of Boston were in camp Tuesday
to attend the funeral OF the Mrs.
Gurney's father. the late Benjamin
c. Fogg.
John Fleming of Bangor, sales
man for Dill's tobacco. was a visitor
Tuesday In camp. calling on Thomas
Millett.
The funeral OF the late Benjamin
G. Fogg was held in the Home chap
Ell at 1870 Tuesday. Rev. +. L. Pha-
len officiating.
The moving picture program for
Wednesday evening will be: Will
Rogers In THE Headless Horse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Use of Flag on
Federal Buildings

A change in the regulations of the
National Emblem. referring to its
use on federal buildings. has been
received by Postmaster John c. Ar
mold from the secretary of the treas
ury.
The flag of the United States is to
be hoisted over all public buildings,
during hours of business on working
days and holidays. not including
Sunday. 1t is always to be lowered
at sunset.
The custodian will display the
flag on the second Sunday in May.
designated as Mothers Sunday. 1t
Is to be half stated on Memorial
day and at such times and on such
buildings as may at any time be di-
rected by executive or departmental
orders.
Whenever there Is an order to dis
play the flag at half staff for pc
Rod of mourning, 1t Is to be so dis
played on all Sundays included in
such period. 1t will not be displayed
on other Sundays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12

McVey to Taunton, Charles II. Twiss
TO Boston, Frank Johnson to Oath
and John q. Welch 20 Boston.
Eddie Pomerleau has been detail
ed as janitor in charge of the club
house in place of Peter McVey, re-
signed.
Burroughs have been granted TO
Calvin L. Green to Wallingford; Pat
rick J. Harvey to Hampton. Va:
Matthew +. GihnCy to Boston: Pat
rick j. Keleher to New York City:
Luke Pitts to SkowhcSan; and Silas
w. Hart to Bath.
Ivan Bicknell Post, No. 10. Ameri-
can Legion. held n very enthusiastic
meeting Tuesday evening. The Post
is contemplating Il membership
drive to make this u 100 percent
Post. The very impressive Legion
ceremony was conferred upon sew
Cral candidates. After the meeting
those interested in the minstrel show
went to the theatre for n rehearsal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Austin MacC Ormick
Before st. Marks
Mems Club, Monday

Saint Marks Mems Club has new
er had such large and enthusiastic
meetings as this present season and
has been favored with lectures OF
more than State wide repute.
The meeting Monday next at 6.l0
p. NJ. will have as its speaker. Pro-
lessor Austin MacCormick Of Bow
dom college. whose subject will be
.Our Graduate Schools of Crime"
Prof. MacCormick is one OF the
leading penologists OF the country
and a friend and worker of Thomas
Mott Osborne. a worldwide known
penologist. -.
Prof, MacCormick. in order to ct
in touch with convicts. submitted to
the rules and life OF a convict for
several weeks.
The officers of the club realize
that many men will want to hear
the speaker and wish to announce
that men not members OF the club
or invited guests will also be YER
welcome as long as there are seats
left at the tables.
The president of the club, J. r.
Pierce, or rector of the parish. Rev.
Stuart 3. Purves. must be notified
not later than Monday. Mar. IL, at
10 A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Italian Menu at
Thursday Evening
Elks' Club Supper

After a brief recess IN the series
of enjoyable suppers at the Eiks
Club preceding the regular meetings.
duo to the concentrated effort OF the
Augusta lodge on their great BIN
DO" production and the party TO the
members Of the cast. which followed
it, the regular schedule will he re-
sumed this week. with a supper at
$50 Thursday evening before the
business meeting of the lodge.
The feed this week will be put on
by the Italian members of the Is. +.
O. F.. ard the members of the lodge
are already anticipating the spaghet-.
ii and macaroni, and other things or
the menu, which will be served up
to them in the real Italiano manner.
A confidential tip from those who are
"in the know" Is that the italian
feed will be one Of the most sump-
tuous and enjoyable Of the entire
series.
At the regular meeting Of the Au-
gusta lodge, which will follow the
supper, there will he work with sew
eral candidates, and also the election
of officers-so it is indicated that
the banquet rooms and, the lodge
room Of the Elks Club will be filled
on this coming Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12

A great deal or important business
vas transacted at the business session
which preceded the speaking program.
A letter from the State regent was
read concerning the arrangements for
the State convention which Will De
held In Bath on March 10 and 20. Ex-
cursion rates will prevail on the lines
Of the NJ. C. r. r. from all points in
Maine.
The report on the annual D. A. r.
whist party, which was held recently
at the Augusta House, showed that the
sum of $50 had been realized from this
most successful affair. The koussinoc
CHAPTER voted to appropriate sums of
money to further the splendid work of
the international college at Spring
field. Mass, and to the Opportunity
Farm for Boys at New Gloucester. Me-,
and also to the Augusta chapter of the
Maine Public Health Association.
Tho regent, Miss Alice reynolds,
spoke very highly concerning the
Americanization work being accom-
plished at the International College at
Springfield. and voiced the sentiments
of the chapter in making the appropri-
alton for that worthy purpose.
Mrs. Frank G. Harrington and Mrs
-. w. AudluS dSSASlSO III SSi 'A445 -
the meeting Tuesday afternoon. and
Mrs. Royal Bodwell with Mrs. Charles
B. Paine were the hostesses. The
meeting was one Of the most largely
attended of the year.
DR.. Augustus o. Thomas. State
Commissioner of Education. speak
ing before the Daughters Of the Am
.erican Revolution Tuesday Afternoon
at the home of Mrs. c. Il. Palne, tt
State ST., said:
There is no sound reason fol-
soft pedalling' the high lights OF
history. The truth is sufficient. We
can teach the heroisns of the Ameri'
can Revolution and its place in worlc
history in such a manner as to pro-
duce pride in every citizen without
teaching hatred. We can develop {
genuine patriotism by holding TX
the virtues of our country rather
than our hatred of others. Theodore
Roosevelt said in the Introduction t
his history of the war of 1872, With
out abating Il jot from ones devotion
to his country and flag, / think {
history can be made just enough t.
warrant it's being received as an SUI
thority equally among Americans anf
Establishment l think the same thinE
is true of the American Revolution
"Thera was time when to be {
Roman was greater than to be
king. 1t is greater honor to ht
even a humble citizen of our Repub'
lie than to be a. Roman in the pris'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
P. O. NOTES

A new G.M.C. motor truck has
been received at the Augusta post
office for the parcel post delivery
service. This truck will replace one
of the Ford cars which has been
sent to Boston for repairs.
Frank L. Sprague Of the carrier
force is absent from his duties be-
cause OF illness.
Mrs. Bessie Jackson. employed at
the Federal building. is unable to at
tend to her work because of a felon
on her finger.
The annual inspection Of the Au-
gusta post office by the members Of
the Cony High school Civics class
will take place Friday with Miss
Alice Vickery, teacher, in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Arthur l.. Young

Arthur L. Young. for the past
four years connected with the In
ternal Revenue Department in this
city. died at 10 o'clock Tuesday fore
noon at his home at % Capitol
street. Mr.. Young was 81 years of
age and had been i'll but a short
time.
He is survived by his wife. his
mother. Mrs. Augusta Berry Young
of Hancock. Me-; two daughters,
Mrs. Adelbert Gordon and Mrs. Her
bert Taylor. both of Augusta: u son.
Harvard Young of Augusta; three
brothers. DIR. Edgar w. Young OF
Everett, Mass: Calvin Young of
Hancock; and Fred II. Young of
Wilton: and a sister, Mrs. Howard
i1odgkins of Hancock
Prayers will be said at the home
at 80 Wednesday afternoon and the
body will be taken on the morning
train Thursday to Hancock, where
funeral services will be held Thurs
day afternoon.
M. L. Wheeler was a business call
or Tuesday i'm Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
ENSIGN PURVES
TO GO TO CHINA

Ensign Stuart S. Purves. who has
been passing a few days in the city as
the guest of his parents. Rev. and Mrs.
Stuart Il. Purves. at the st. Marks
rectory, left Saturday to rejoin his ship
at Norfolk, Va. He is stationed on the
u. S. S. Jason, which was scheduled TO
sail Tuesday. Their route includes on
this trip the West Indies. San Diego
and then China. Ensign Purves soon
takes his examinations for junior lieu
tenant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
Radio
Programs

TODAY, MAX. IL
xDxA-Wsstinghouss 1lsctric, East
TattsburHh, Pa, $40 xilocyclss, Pre-
qusncy. 32e Meters, wave Length.
Eastern Standard Time
SIS p. n. Dinner concert by. the
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Orchestra, Gregorio Scaizo. direc-
~ z,e E N \ E Es,,ss:, s,oe,m.. and
80 Farmer market reports:
Barton. Of the Woman's Club Of
Grafton. Pennsylvania;
90 III. steamship Paris" Charles La
$50 r. M. Concert by the Tri-state
Concert Company. consisting OF
Virginia Coggins. soprano; Mrs.
E. La Marca, tenor: JOS. A. Rog-
ers. baritone: Mrs. Mourte Hob
meyer Longmore. reader: D.. NJ.
Phillips. accompanies.
oietti" Verdi; "By the Waters of
Lax a Rose" Nevin: "The Bare
foot Trail" Writers: "Rockin' in
ds VIM Neidin ger rs o Isis a ss
Osiris" from "The Magic Flute"
Mozart: tenor solo. Ave Marie"
Kahn: soprano solo. The Last
Rose OF GUNNER" from Martha.
F'lotow; tenor and contralto duet.
"Home to Our Mountains" from
al Travatore." Verdi: tenor and
baritone duet, 1.-The Crucifix."
s.ss p. n. Arlington time signals.
Weather forecast.
Westinghouse Electric, Springfield,
T.enpfh
600 =. NJ. Dinner concert by the WBZ
by Philip Sevasta. harpist OF New
700 Pm NJ. Humorous program.
''Signal Corps and Military Police
Sections OF the Organized Re
serves" fourth Of a series Of lee.
lures by Major Charles A. THUS
of the United States Army; prep
aration of Federal Income Tax
Returns" last lecture of series
by Thomas McCarry, tax consul
tant of Springfield.
7.3o 7. NJ. Bedtime story for the kid
dies.
TAO l.. NJ. Program of chamber mu-
sic by the WEI string choir; pro-
gram arranged by Philip Sevasta:
Mrs. Cecilia Cox Denton. soprano.
Orson S. Marden.
955 T.. NJ. Arlington time signals.
wJZ-Eroadcast Central, 80 West
42nd Street, N. Y. City. ass Meters,
ego Kilocycles
500 p. M. practical Philosophy" by
DR.. Herman III. Horne, of New
York University.
100 L. NJ 1.-The Adventures of Pc
ter" by Florence Smith Vincent.
7.30 T. NJ. Dance program by Irving
Sellers Cafe boulevard Orches-
7.45 l.. NJ 1.-THE Progress of the
World" a Review of Reviews
talk.
500 +. NJ. Dance program by Irving
Seller and his Cafe Boulevard
SIS y. NJ. Douglas Fairbanks and
Mary Pickford, Amsrica's favorite
screen stars. will give 4 Joint ra-
dio debut address.
$50 +. NJ. Francis u. Gallatin. of the
Department of Parks of Manhat-
tan. CITY Official Series" talk.
50 T., n; +; T. LeLure., baritone:
II Speak of Africa and Golden
9.15 +. NJ. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dit
tier in violin and piano recital.
9.45 l.. NJ. Mr.. and Mrs. Starley.
Headings with Music" with Miss
Ruth Thomas.
1890 i. NJ. Dance program by Emil
Coieman's Trocadero Orchestra, di-
rectly from the Club Trocadero.
wGY-Schenectady, N. Y, 700 Kilo-
cycles, $50 Meters, General Electric
Company
quotations: news bulletins.
$50 +. NJ. adventure Story" (cour-
tcsy OF Youths Companion).
Silent night. J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-12
"Y" Basket Tossers Selected

The first practice of the senior
team. which will represent the Au-
gusta Y. M. c. A. in the State Y. NJ.
Z. a. basketball tourney that is to
be held at City hall on Saturday.
Mar. -. will be held at the "Y"
this evening at 100. Ten men have
been picked from the Augusta Y.
NJ. Z. A. League to practice at this
time and the Augusta team will be
CHOSEN from that list of 10 men.
The men will meet again on Fri.
day night for another practice.