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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Discuss Awarding
Of Trophy to Most
Efficient LegiOnnaire

At the regular meeting of the Amer
lean Legion last evening a discussion
was held concerning the trophy which
is to be given by Robert Stobie to the
Legionnaire each year who has the
specific qualification including loyalty.
patriotism service. attendance at
meetings. promptness in paying dues.
and efficiency on committee work.
A committee consisting of the pres
ent and past commanders will select
six men who may consider worthy cam
didates for the award. The winner
Of the award must be in good standing
for at least two years, receiving the
award. No man can receive the award
more than once. The selection shall
be made about December /. General
ballot will be sent to the entire NOM
bership. who shall vote for one of the
six names. The present officers. in
Guiding the commander. vice command
err. adjutant and finance officer ard all
of the past commanders, are not eligi-
BILE.
The general qualifications are that
the trophy shall be awarded to the Lc-
gionnaire who is prompt and faithful
in the performance of every trust i'm
posed upon him by the right Of MEM
bership in the Legion. and by the priv
ileges and obligation of a citizen of the
United States.
The trophy will probably he watch
mounted with the Legion emblem. A
plaque bearing the qualification as
quoted shall be hung in the post room
and furnish an inspiration to all mem
bers to compete for the high honor.
The watch. plaque and expenses OF
balloting are provided by Mr.. Stohie
THE Father of the Post" who has
established an annual fund for this
purpose.
The following committees were ap-
pointed for the Armist1ce Day celehra-
ton: Show committee, +. A. Hatch
tchairman). DIR. F. c. Hill. Richard
Buoll. Lyle Stanley. Norman Haskell.
Ralph Blunt Paul Dungas and DIR. r.
p. Turcotte: dance committee, 3. r.
Wolman. Frank Thayer. Clovis Jo-
sephs. Edward WEIGH and K. D. Faha-
dian: dedication committee, Harvery
Chenevert. Alfred Poirier, Franklin
Haskell. Harold Hersom and II. W.
Drawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Vigue Fined for
Assault-Battery
Toll. E. Butler

Edward Vigue Of Waterville
was sentenced to pay fine Of $40
and costs of 1851 by Judge Atchley
in the municipal court yesterday ar
ternoon on a charge of assault and
battery on Henry +. Butler Of Wa
terville Sunday afternoon. Vigue
paid his fine.
The respondent pleaded not guilty
The complainant and Arthur st
Peter were sworn in as witnesses for
the state. Butler testified that he
had never before had any troubls
with the respondent. Sunday after =
noon Butler was leaning over 4
counter in the North End Pool and
Lunch room. holding a conversation
with a man named Toulouse. Vigue
came in and asked Butler to step
outside for a moment and Butler
granted the request. AS he stepped
through the door Vigue hit him
twice on the face. Butler said he
thought Vieue had been drinking.
He said that Aquila Bushey. one
OF the proprietors OF the establish
ment asked him to get out as Vigue
had an ice pick that he might use. .
Arthur st. Peter. IS Drummond
with both Of the parties concerned.
He saw Vigue strike Butler.
Vigue took the stand and said first
that he had the ice pick with him
because he was asked by lady TO
bring 1t from a certain place. He
said he had no idea OF using it. He
was only fooling with Butler and was
neither angry nor intoxicated. He
was arrested for intoxication about
n year ago.
Judge Atchley found him guilty
and sentenced him to pay the fine
and costs or serve 80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

ticed-even to criminals who were ex-
ecuted. and some Of the sacred ami
mails, though the methods employed
varied among the different classes"
Mr.. Wheeler described to some
length the processes of the ancients
in the disposal of their dead. and COM
pared 'Sem with the modern methods.
"The work done on the body of our
late President Harding shows what is
possible to be done in modern times.
One of our eminent eastern professors
was asked to be in Washington upon
the arrival OF the funeral train to ex-
anime the body before 1t was placed in
state. In an article published later in
one Of our trade papers he stated 1t
was one OF the finest examples of en-
balming skill he had ever seen. After
weeks interval. embracing a train
journey Of 1909 miles through almost
torrid heat, the body was in a perfect
state of preservation. as the thousands
who later viewed it can also testify.
Another branch of our work which
is becoming more and more needed in
these days of automobile accidents is
that of derma-surgery. This is the art
Of restoring mutilated bodies so that
they can be viewed without shock to
the sensibilities. Heretofore this work
has been largely confined to the city
embalmer. but now it is just as neces-
sary for his country brother to be so
qualified that he is able to return the
unfortunate victim to his distant home
in lifelilie condition. no matter how Sc
rious the accident may have been"
Mr.. Wheeler closed his address wit h
an appeal to the kiwanians to help in
the passage of a bill raising the stand
ards required by the State of en-
balmerS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

sale at Mathews Shoe Store Satur.
day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Mark Gctchcll was In Water-
vile .nr the day Saturday.
Willard MaComber went tn Hinck-
ley Saturday for n visit with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Trthur BARLEY who has been
| the guest of MIR. and Mrs. Orrin
Eartley. left Saturda. rur her home
| in rovidcnce, Il. !.
Arthur X. IGldchaum of Pine Point
! and Carroll Clifford of Pittstield paid
! fines of $40 and costs amounting TO
| $l6.35 each to judge Anderson In the
local municipal court for speeding
/ on the state highway. The charges
were brought by Charles Simpson.
! traffic officer
! Mrs. Il. G. OsGood % Waterviile
| who has been visiting her father, l..
/ a. CoTan. returned home Saturday.
! Leon Aver of West Outlet has en-
tered the Freshman class AT NJ. c. J..
! He is making his home with his
! aunt. Mrs. Eva NJ. Knowlton on
/ Pe'toma avenue.
! The funeral services Of Jefferson
| G. Humphrey was held from his late
: home on Somerset avenue. Friday az
tcrnoon. A large number OF relatives
! and friends were present Rev. G. l..
, Wheaton, pastor Of the Methodist
! church otiiciated. Irterment was in
: the family plot in the West Pittsfield
| cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Thu"ston and
/ two children Of Carney Point n. j..
/ who have beer quests Of NJ Thurs
tons r"other. Mrs. Minnie T'urston.
! for two weeks. have returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
PALERMO

BRANCH MILLS-Miss Doris
kitchin has gone to Castine. where
she will attcN1 normal school. She
was accompanied to Belfast by Mr..
and Mrs. +, s. kitchin and Mrs.
Flora Clark.
Miss Doris Young Is teaching at
Riverside.
G. A. Bradstreet was in Massa-
chusetts to attend the marriage ~
his son. George Bradstrcet. who with
his bride. returned with his father
for n short visit.
A party OF - from wiscasset, in
Guiding S. J. Scwall and family and
Mr.. Southland and family. enjoyed a
picnic on Il. T.. Coomb's lawn. Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fran; Barlow OF
Searsmont and Mr.. and Mrs Herbert
Morrell Of Belmont were recent yisi-
tors of Mrs. Carrie Osgood.
School commenced here Sept. 3.
under the instruction of Mrs. Jennie
Ilsiey. $50
Melvin Bradstrect and family OF
Connecticut visited q. A. Bradstreet.
recently.
Little Miss Eleanor Bailey OF
China Is passing several days with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
L. Pinkham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Undertaken Wheeler
Talks to Kiwanians
OF His Profession

Dean T.. Wheeler OF Oakland. speak
ing under his classification of under
taker as member to the Kiwanis club
to his brother Kiwanians at their regu-
lar meeting at the Elmwood Hotel last
evening. delivered very interesting
address on the discovery Of undertake
ing and embalming. He spoke ins part
as follows:
"The word undertaken Is so broad in
its general meaning that it is impossi-
bic TO cover it in detail In the few
minutes allotted me. With you per-
mission 1 am. therefore. taking the
liberty of changing the subject to con-
slider one branch of the undertaker's
work-fhat Of embalming.
"Emhalming. or the disinfection and
preservation of the dead human body.
was practiced by the Egyptians as
early as 1900 B. c. Its object at that
time was to so preserve the body that
Il would be suitable for re-occupancy
nv the spirit upon its return To this
world after period Of 5000 or 1o.ooa
years. according to the religious belief
Of the time. II Was universally prac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

shipped more pulpwood. paper.
leather boots, unbleached cotton
cloth and canned flsh. Rhode Is
lands improvement was comprised
largely of shipments of cotton cloth,
tools ard rubber-soled canvas shoes.
New Hampshire exported chiefly
consignments of knitting machines.
leather boots and shoes. mining and
oil well machinery and sulphite wood
pulp: while Vermont showed larger
exports of scales and balances and
household goods"
DIR. Klein, who brought to the con-
vention the greetings OF Secretary
Hoover. declared that New England
might look to the future of its COM
merce with confidence because Of
improved conditions in western AZ.
riculture and the promised economic
Sterilization of Europe.
1T has been estimated that the
purchasing power of the western
farmer will be increased this year by
approximately a billion dollars" he
said. This money will not be with
held. 1t will be used to replentsh
stocks. to make Improvements and
extensions, to back new enterprises
and however 1t Is used, there will
be a demand for products made In
fthis section. But New England can
not wait for this new business to
come to her. Her good name and
her good will are great in the marts
of trade. but municipalities have to be
FURNISHED and good will renewed
more frequently these days. New
! England must step out and get this
! business"
Besides the address Of DR.. Klein
those at the convention heard
speeches broadcast from Springfield
| by Governor Charming Cox of Mas
sachusetts, Governor Charles A.
| Templeton of Connecticut, Governor
| Fred Fl. Brown of New Hampshire.
! Lieutenant Governor Felix Toupin
! of Rhode Island, Governor elect
Ralph o. Brewster of Maine and E.
/ :. Brigham. Vermont. commissioner
of agriculture.
| The speeches were heard through
out New England. and the radio sta
I ton telephone hookup to accomplish
! the broadca sting was said to be the
| longest ever used for a purely New
| England event. Six hundred miles OF
telephone wires were necessary 10
| link the four hroadcasting stations,
| it was estimated.
| Mayor James NJ. Curley and for
me- Mayor John +. Fitzgerald of
Boston We're other speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

Troy. the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. d.
f. Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmot II. Warren of
Montcalm street are the happy pa
rents of a son. Edgard Willard, born
Friday. Sept. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gibbs and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Dearborn of Hart
land returned Sunday from an auto
trip through the New England states
Robert Gibbs returned Sunday
from shelter Island. ". V. where he
has been visiting his aunt, Mrs
Clarence Wilcox.
Mrs. Hattie Miller and daughter
Doris Ward and son Kenneth. and
Edwin Bradbury passed Sunday AT
Lakewood
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Berard motorcd
to Belgrade Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Putnam and
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Libby motored to
Lakewood Sunday.
Mrs. L. f. t'airbrother returned
Sunday from Lakewood. where she
has been passing the week.
Mr.. and Mis-. Il. II. Hatch and Mr..
and Mrs. Otho Hatch of Hockland
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Hatch Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. II. ii. Brazzcll entertained 81
of her friends Monday afternoon at
her home on lower Main street to
Brooklyn. n. i. The afternoon was
passed playing bridge and delicious
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Alliston returned to Boston
Sunday after passing few days with
Mrs. o. d. Ames.
The regular meeting of the Woman $
Relief Corps will he held "Wednesday
evening at G. A. II. hall. There will be
a rehearsal after the meeting. Ever
member is urged to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crosby and Mr..
ard Mrs. Oscar McCausin and Mrs.
Allan Clark of Gardiner motorcd to
Randolph Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickcy Of Clinton have
moved into the Bcssey house on lower
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nichols went
to Fayette Saturday, where they will
pass the week.
Mr.. and Mrs Forrest Allan went 10
BrownviIle Sunday to pass few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Savage. Jr.
Mrs. ID. Il. Donnclly went TO Bath
Monday to visit her sister. Mrs. Mary
Clatenburk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Townsend and
daughter returned from New York
Monday where they have been passing
a couple of weeks.
Miss Katherine Brown has returned
, to Bangor after visiting Miss Marga.
! ret DonneIfy for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dostie and
family motored to Norridgewock and
Bingham Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. ChesIcy Wawning and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Page passed
/ Sunday at Lakewood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Prof. Edwards Gives
Beneficial Talk on
Health to ROtarians

Professor {. Harry Edwards of
Colby College was the principal
speaker yesterday at the Rotarian
luncheon, giving a very interesting
and beneficial discussion on physical
efficiency and the business man. Tom
Larkin gave a brief talk on his i'm
pressionS of Rotary as seen in his
first year membership in the club.
Reports of the fall conclave commit
tee and the committee on good roads
were given.
Professor Edwards in his discuss
ion stated that great many business
men neglect their health for a peri
cd of 20 to so years and when the
breakdown is finally reached they
expect physician to cure them in
two or three weeks.
In closing. the speaker explained
several types of exercise which are
beneficial to the health. He closed
by naming the two greatest respon-
sibilities of any man in keeping him.
self physically fit. the first that which
he owes to himself, the maintenance
of physical condition which will en-
able him to earn the largest salary
possible and second the ideal res
possibility, that which he owes to
pOStcritN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Evans Musical
Revue in Poppy
Presentations Here

Jimmie Evans and his big musical
revue are in Waterville once again
Mt the City Opera House and judging
from the warm greeting that they
received from the audience yesterday
afternoon at their opening perfor-
nance everyone is glad that they
have come back to Waterville.
Jimmie who takes the part OF an
freshman and Tom Carroll who imi-
tates n Jew were just as popular as
ever and these two alone kept the
audience in roars OF laughter CURING
the greater par of the af crnoon per-
torrance. Miss Evelyn Parr the
prima donna Of the company was
here last year but this year she re-
turns with Miss Cecile Bassil and
the two of them sung several very
delightful selectionos. kittie Fraser,
the soubrette plays her part very
Cleverly adding much to the enter
tainment. Miss Virginia Bannon the
Russian dancer returns this year and
her acts are as good as ever. Her
partner of last season did not return
to Waterville and she does part OF
her act with one of he Ford brothers
both of whom are clever dancers
James Mack is back again and every =
one was pleased to see him Tor ne
fills n most important part IN the
scheme Of the entertainment. An
other addition to the company Is
Harry Flynn a dancer who proved
popular ut the openin.; performance
BESIDES there are eight chorus girls
who do their part in very pleasing
manner.
There IL something going on all
the time and 1t Is totally different
from the entertainment offered by
the company year ago. Several
elaborate additions have been made
Ia the scenery which includes q
beautiful gold drape curtain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
O'D0nnell Is
Peasantly Surprised
h Friends Monday

xAu Margaret O'Donnell of s Alb
street was given surprise party
y evening at the Overlook by the
rn Of Wardwelrs dry goods store
lse she will complete her duties
n Saturday night. The party was
1hged by Harry Vose. who In or
to make the affair n complete
prise invited Miss O'Donnell and
basement clerks to his home to
EFr. At six o'clock IS clerks at
store started In automobiles for
Overlook and Miss O'Donnell who
sfht she was going for a short
vas quite bewildered when she
driven to the Overlook and
a 90 many friends gathered
DELICIOUS chicken supper was
" and the evening was passed
cancing. games and stunts. Miss
.eanell was presented with some
n'ts OF silver In honor OF her
aching marriage to Melvi IN
"" Of this city. At a late hour
RHy left, wishing the guest Of
w me hest Of happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
MAINE BETTERS
Continued from Page Onc)

ports Of leather boots and shoes
maintained second place with valua =
tons of $lG4,S67, an advance of $53.-
III over figures for the earlier period.
Other jumps were noted in pulpwood
from the almost negligible amount of
SOL to S13S.S54; cotton cloth. un-
hleached, from S26.39S to S1l7.0S1;
cotton. from S11.926 to $i12.144; and
canned fish which rose from $27,719
to S63,170.
OF the fifty-two states and regions
included in the tabulations. New
York naturally led all others. being
followed in order by Texas, Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey. California. Louis
lana, Michigan, Illinois. Ohio and
Massachusetts, while Nevada
brought up the rear Some of the
states closely following Maine were
Delaware, Montana, and South Da-
kota-
y This is the second time in the his
tory of Government statistics, states
DR.. julius Klein, director of the Bur-
eau OF Foreign land Domestic Com
merce. under whose charge the fig
ures were prepared. that an attempt
has been made to show the relative
position of the different states in tho
never ending struggle for export
trade. 1t is planned to issue these
figures quarterly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Stage Manager
Injured in Fall

John Lavasseur Of this city. stage
manager at the City Opera house was
seriously injured yesterday morning
when he fell 90 feet from the fly gall
lery onto the stage landing on his
arms and head. He was rushed to
a local hospital where DR.. n. Bisson
examined him and found that both
wrists were broken and multiple
bruises about the head and body. AS
there were no internal injuries 1t Is
believed that he will recover. The
acciden occurred about 10 o'clock and
1t Is not known exactly how 1t hap
pened but the belief is that I.avas-
seur slipped as he was adjusting
some of the stage scenery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Funeral of Frank r.. Baker

| N. funeral of Frank +. Baker
n MAD from the Mortuary chapel
4 Pine Grove cemetery yesterday
Isynoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev.
SshmIn Beatty officiating. The
I,a,r, we're James Fl. Allen, Carl
| WEYMOUTH. Charles Whitcomb
a Maurice Bowman. The Knights
4 pyth,ay attended in a body and
kr the regular service the lodge
rlce was held. Interment was In
Ina Grove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
RancOurt Is Before
Judge Atchley on
Assault Charge

Charles Rancourt of this city. ap-
peared before Judge Atchley in the
municipal court yesterday morning
charged with assault and battery on
his wife on July 6. A warrant was
sworn out for his arrest the next
day but he was just apprehended
yesterday. On his plea of guilty the
judge sentenced Rancourt to 60 days
in Jail and suspended the sentence on
payment of costs and placed the res
pondent on probation. Judge Atct-
ley informed Rancourt that If he APP
peared in the Watervi.le court again
the sentence would not be suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Two Cars Crash
On Oakland Road
No One Injured

A Hudson touring car driven by
Harry Ellis of Skowncgan and n
.lewett brougham driven by Harry
Bezvozuk of North Maple street,
Winslow, came to grief yesterday af-
ternoon about 3.45 on Penney hill Oh
the highway between Waterville and
Oakland. where the Mitchell road
comes in.
Bezvozuk was driving his car out
OF the Mitchell road and started to
turn up the hill. Ellis saw the other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
COBURN NOTES

Aauila Adams. the new 191-pound
tackle from Bridgeport. who captained
the high school football eleven in his
home town for two years, bids fair to
have the similar position on the CO.
burn eleven. During Adams high
school careers his team defeated the
Yale freshman team. Adams stands at
six feet one inch and looks fast on the
football field.
The Coburn girls field hockey team
was out for it's first practice yesterday
afternoon. A large squad reported and
promising team is expected
The Coburn Girls Outing Club took
it's first hike Saturday afternoon to
Oakland. While there they stopped at
the home of Priscilla Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Lockwood Cotton
Mills Open After
Two Weeks Shutdown

The Lockwood Cotton mills opened
up again yesterday morning after a
two weeks shutdown on account of
lack of raw cotton. The mills had
been working on four day a week
schedule up to the time of the shut
down. The plan as originally stated
was to open up on the 18th If the
new crop of cotton had begun to
come in. AS a plentiful supply of
cotton is now on hand the mill will
operate steadily for an indefinite
length of time About 900 men and
women are employed in the mill.
During the shutdown mill wrights
hav ebeen busy making repairs on
the machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

DR.. A. Joly's real estate office re-
ports the following sales for last
week: The five apartment house.
Elm court formerly owned by Mrs.
Amanda Gallert to John Poo1er of
Heath street: the house 297 College
avenue formerly owned by Joseph
Gaudreauto, Amos B. Lake of High
street; the house at Is Sanger
avenue formerly owned by Joseph L.
DeLisle to Edward E. Barker, 233
Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
The First and Original Cold and Grip Tablet
Price 80 Cents

car and he sheered to mis- left in or
der to avoid hitting it broadsidc.
BezvoZuk kept going 10 his right and
drove Ellis into the ditch before he
could stop. No one WIS injured but
the Hudson had a broken spring and
bent mudguard. The Jewett was
damaged very little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

Fred A. Gilbliar Of Skowhegan, who
was arrested Saturday night by day
deputy Ralph c. Blunt on Walnut
street charged with driving an auto
mobile under the influence of intox-
icating liquor was bound over to the
January term of the Superior court
yesterday morning, Judgt Charts w
Atchley finding probable cause
Bonds were set at $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

Harold T. Briggs left Sunday for
Mechanic Falls where he will as
sumo the management of the new
branch of the Lewiston Trust Co.
which is being opened there. Mr.
Briggs has been connected with the
Peoples National bank of this city
for several years and recently had
been made cashier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

There will be . special conclays Of
st. Omer Commandery, Knights Temp
lar. No. IL, at the asylum on Wednes-
day lat P. NJ. for the purpose of Red
Cross and Malta. Supper will be serv-
ed at 6. and at 7.30 will be the Order Of
the Temple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
nonaId w. Putnam

m, funeral OF Donald w. Put
~ u,tIe son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Don
4 putnam, was held yesterday aft
nam At 2 o'clock from the Sacred
~, church. Interment was In
.,sol,c Pine Grove cemetery.