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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
FALSE fire ALARM
DRAWS HUGE CROWD
COLBY DORMITORy

Fifteen minutes after a practice
fire drill had been executed at Foss
hall. the girls dormitory of Colby
college, on College avenue, last night
at 1920 someone pulled Box 212 at
the corner of College avenue and Col
lege place and before the whistle
ceased blowing, 60 blasts had sound
ed. All of the apparatus of the Cen
trail station was rushed to the scene
but the firemen found no fire.
Whether it was the prank of a COL
lege boy or someone actuated by the
sound of the sprinkler gong on the
outside of the hall is not known. The
entire city was aroused by the re-
peated blasts of the whistle and q
huge crowd gathered on College av-
enue.
Arrangements were made for the
fire drill early in the evening when
someone at Foss hall called the de-
partment and notified one Of the men
that the drill would occur at GAS.
The fire alarm box was injured in
some way by the one who pulled the
hook and the whistle did not stop
blowing until all the compressed air
was exhausted from the tank at the
station.
This Is the second false alarm
within SO hours and it is certain
that anyone caught maliciously pull
ing box will be dealt with sum-
marily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

meeting Of the Sociability club which
was held at the home of Mrs. c. H.
Emery.
NJ. L. Chase was in Belgrade Sat-
urday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ola Peavey were in
Fairfield Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Keene of
Clinton were in town Monday.
Mrs. Will Austin, who has been q
patient at Somerset hospital for sew
eral. weeks. returned to her home
Monday.
The Philathea class met Wednes-
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Asa Pratt. A very enjoyable meet
ing was held. Delicious refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Universalist Guild
Holds Entertainment
At Church ParlOrs

The Clara Barton Guild of the Uni.
Versalist church held a delightful en-
tertainment and social last evening in
the Mabel Reyes Averill parlors. The
hrst on the program was a vocal solo
ty Miss Marjorie Briggs. The comedy
zone on Dick" was presented by sew
eral members Of the guild This play
was in two acts and proved highly en-
joyable. judging from the applause by
the 200 or more present. Miss Dorothy
Donelly played two violin solos be-
tween the acts. The cast Of characters
included:
Emily Murray. Carolyn Corson;
Helen Marshall, her cousin. Frances
Thayer: Mrs. Elizabeth Roderick, her
aunt. Mrs. c. A. Knickerbocker; Evelyn
Carleton. Pauline Hunton: Victoria An
drews, Alice GetchelI: Rosa, the colored
maid. Bcrnice Getchell.
Candy was on sale and the play was
followed by a social with games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
PITTSF|ELD

Rev. Ashley A. Smith Of Bangor
pastor of the Universalst church of
that city. was n guest at the banquet
of the Universalist Mems club held
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Ethel Clark was in Bangor on
business Tuesday.
George f. Deacon of Bangor was
business caller in town Tuesday,
Robert Rollins of Belfast, repre-
senting the Simmons Bramhall Co
of that city was a business caller in
town Wednesday.
II. II. Fuller of Hartland was in
town Tuesday on his way to Show
hogan.
Mrs. Daisy Seekins returned to
her home in Augusta Wednesday
afternoon. after being in town for
several days on matters of business
and visiting friends.
Lancey G. Milliken was in Dexter
on matters of business Tuesday.
j. NJ. Dysart was in Portland on
business Tuesday.
Mrs. c. c. Hanson Of st Albans
left here Tuesday for Skowhegan To
Join Mr. Hanson, who is passing the
week there.
Mrs. DIN f. Rowe was a business
visitor in Bangor on Tuesday.
f.. A. Pattee. superintendent OF
schools at Harmony. was a business
caller In town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Especial to the Kennebec JournaO
Fairfield, Me, April 23-Andrew
Jackson Smith has the distinction Of
being the oldest citizen of Fairfield.
He was born in Mt. Vernon in 1927
and will be 81 years Of age the 18th
day of next October. His parents
were Nathan and Martha Smith. He
was the youngest of eleven children,
seven boys and four girls, and Is the
only one living. He has made his
home in Fairfield for A years having
lived in Monmouth and Waterville be-
fore coming here. Mr.. Smith was
married twice. His second wife
passed away "a years ago. He was
the father of children, only one of
whom. Mrs. M. NJ. Bailey of Portland
is living. Mrs. Baileys four children
are his only grandchildren. Mr..
Smith was for many years the head Of
a box factory which was located at
first on Main street and later was
moved to Summit street. He had ten
men in his employ and sent out three
carloads of boxes each week to Boston
to be packed with pork which was
shipped to Europe.
The house in which Mr.. Smith has
lived since being in town is one of the
old landmarks of Fairfield. 1t is on
the corner of Main and Summit street
and has had one of the most beautiful
lawns in Fairfield. His grape arbor
has been the object of his special care
and interest. He lived alone after the
passing of his wife until 4 years ago
when Eugene Hodgkins came to be a
companion for him. Mr.. Smith had
not been out since Fall until last
Thursday afternoon when Albert
Clark and wife took him out for an
auto ride out to Oakland. 1t would be
hard to discover a wrinkle on Mr..
Smiths face as his complexion Is as
fair as childs. He explained 1t by
telling of his early boyhood when his
father took him and his brothers out
in the winter and washed their faces
in snow. He has never used anything
but cold water and soap on his face.
He attributes his length of years
to his regular habits, early retiring
and rising.
Mr.. Smiths genial and kindly dis
position, his touch Of 1umor and ap-
probation of a good joke have drawn
to him many friends who enjoy call
ing upon him land passing the time
of day." and who will be glad to see
him out around his home again as the
days grow warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
COLBY CHINESE
STUDENT TELLS OF
GAME NAH JONC

Several interesting points in con-
nection with the so-called Chinese
game of Nah Jong which has taken
America by storm this last year ere
told by Lee Su, member of the
senior class at Colby College and a
native of China sent to this country
to secure an education by the Chin
csc government.
AS to the eXistaEce of the game.
Lee Su states that Nah Jong Is no
longer played in China, owing to the
fact that it was used by the Chi: csc
officials to gamble away positions
in the government. Mr.. Su also
states that this game has been prac-
tically exterminated from his native
land for about six years and that any
person caught playing the game will
be sent to prison.
In explaining the misuse of the
game of Nah Jong, Lee Su cited the
case of a Chinese tailor who was
considered a SHARK" at Nah Jong
and who played a number of games
with a certain government official
of high standing. The government
official lost so much that he could
not afford to pay the sum to the
tailor and therefore the tailor was
given a position in the Chinese gov
eminent by the official, because of
his cleverness at the game, and the
debt was cancelled.
According to Lee Su, the words
''Mah Jong" translated into English
mean sparrow" One of the COM
mon terms of the game which is
heard much is ''pung" and the
meaning of this word is ito meet"
One who understands the game can
readily understand the application
Of this. particular term in a more
comprehensive way.
AS to the age of the game, Lee
Su fatty contradicts the statement
which has been made that 1t was
nearly 1000 years old and stated that
= all probability it was not much
more than so years old. He stated
that the Chinese civilization had not
evolved to high enough stage at
the time stated by newspapers for
the people to invent such games.
According to Mr.. Su. the game was
originated in Canton and was not
known to the people of the northern
part of the Chinese empire until
about 20 years ago. Since its in
PRODUCTION into Northern China 1t
has been played to a great extent
only by students, rich people and
officials OF the government. The
game has never been popular even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Deafness Overcome By
Amazing Invention
Thousands Deaf for Years Vow
Hear Perfectly

An amazing invention which enables
any one whose auditory nerve is still
active to hear the slightest sound as
clearly and distinctly as person
whose hearing is natural is announced
by the Dictograph Products Corpora
ton, Suite 1304-M, 220 W. 42nd Street,
New York City. The manufacturers
are so proud Of their achievement and
SO confident that every one who Is hard
Of hearing will be amazed and delight
ed with results that they are Offering
to send it on ten days free trial. They
require no deposit or advance payment
of any kind, but send il prepaid for
ten days free use entirely at their
from deafness in any degree. take ad-
vantage of their liberal free trial Of
fer. Send them your name and adj
dress today.-Adv. apr24
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
COBURN NOTES

Next Saturday afternoon the men,
pers or the senior class will give a
bazaar IN the Coburn gymnasium. In
the evening social will be given
y The track and baseball teams ra-
sumed practice yesterday after the
rain.
Omar A. Hall of Watcrville and Hem
ry Wuestfeld of New Haven, Conn.
were the two picked to represent CO.
ourn at the prize speaking contests at
Colby and Maine. Both have much
ABILITY and have selected very good
subjects. They should win few
prizes for Coburn.
The second baseball team will play
its first game Friday afternoon with
some high school in the vicinity of
Waterville, but the team has not been
named.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Daylight Saving
Slightly Affects
Train Schedule

Next Sunday at midnight many cit
les and towns throughout New England
VIII go on daylight saving time, ad-
yancfng their clocks one hour. In ac-
cordance with the change the train
schedule on the Maine Central Railroad
will be changed to a certain extent.
The morning train from Portland via
Lewiston for Skowhegan will arrive in
Waterville at 1910 and leave at 1875
leaving time five minutes later. No. /,
the morning local train from Portland
via Brunswick to Bangor, will arrive
at 1920 and leave at 1890.
The biggest change to be made is on
the schedule of No. 25, the evening To-
cal train from Portland to Bangor via
Brunswick. This train has been arriv-
ing at S.15 and leaving at 8.25. Begin
ming Sunday this train will arrive at
7.13 and leave at 1928.
No. II. the early morning train for
Bangor, will leave at 1.22 A. NJ. instead
Of 1.27. The Sunday afternoon train
for Bangor will leave at Z. NJ. in
stead of 4.05.
Another big change is that Of No. 20.
the noon train for Boston via Lewiston
end Portland. This train has been ar
irving at 1918 and leaving at 1928.
Beginning Sunday this train will arrive
at 1.54 and leave at 2.07. No. 16. which
has been arriving from Skowhegan at
1925 and leaving Waterville for Port
land at 2, has been changed to arrive
in Waterville at 2 and leave at 2.20,
saving passengers west bound a long
wait.
The afternoon express for Portland
and Boston. No. 102, which has been
leaving at 329, will leave one minute
later. 3.29. The milk train. No. as, on
which there is quite heavy local traf-
fic, will leave five minutes earlier, $40
+. NJ. instead of Gas.
No. ia, the Sunday morning train
from Skowhegan, arrives at $50 A. NJ.
instead OF ., half an hour later. The
Sunday morning train from Bangor for
Portland and Boston via Brunswick
will leave at $40 A. NJ. instead of 9.15.
The Sunday afternoon train for Boston
is the same, 2.55 T. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Mrs. Zeanldc BOlduc

Mrs. Zeanide Bolduc. IS years
wife of Joseph Bolduc. died Tuesd-
day morning after an illness of two
months. She was born in Canada
and came to this country five years
ago. She is survived by her hus-
band and five children, Emile
Charles. Eugene. Juliet. Roland, and
Henry. Funeral services will be
held this morning at s o'clock from
the st. Francis de Sales church and
burial will be in the Catholic Pine
Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Mrs. Fred Nelson, Mr.. Nelson being
Lecturer Of the Grange.
{ Games and marches were then
greatly enjoyed by all present. The
next regular meeting will be May
LIST.
The Grange will hold its annual
May Dali and supper at Grange hall
Friday evening, May End. A baked
Dean supper will be served. Beans
will be baked in the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Automobile Makes n
Miles on Air

An automobile goes 81 miles on
air by using an automatic device
which was installed in less than S
minutes. The automobile was only
making 80 miles on a gallon OF gas
oline but after this remarkable In.
vention was installed. It made bet-
ter than 81. The inventor, Mr.. J. A.
Stransky, 935 Eleventh Street, Puk-
wana. South Dakota, wants agents
and is willing to send a sample at
his own risk. Write him today--Adv..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Past Masters Night To Be Observed
BY Masons

Past Masters Night will be OBJ
served by Meridian lodge, No. 1875,
f. and A. NJ, and the meeting will
be opened at 7.30 sharp. There will
be work in the NJ. NJ degree and the
following past masters will be the
officers for the evening: Everett d.
Call, 1909. worshipful master; Carl
Coffin, 1913, senior warden; Thomas
+. Conner. 1915. Junior warden /;
Earle n. Vickery, 1916, treasurer;
Fred Estes, 1917. secretary; Rodney
Shaw, 1918. senior deacon; Walter
NJ. Prilay. 1919. Junior deacon; Ray
mond Hurd, 1921, senior steward /;
Frank Fuller, 1922, junior steward |;
Harry L. Cornforth. 1907. marshal;
Ernest Q. Maxfield, 1924. tyler; G. II.
Cargill, wayfaring man; John f.
Webendorfer, 1897: speaking fellow
craft: Lynn H. Blanchard. J. Earle
Sinclair. 1923. Augustus F. Nelson.
1904, David w. Manock, 1894. Ernest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The Ladies Of st. Agnes Guild
announce that they will conduct a
sale of aprons and cooked food in
Union hall Friday afternoon and this
sale will be followed in the evening
by an old time minstrel show, In
which some of the best local talent
will take part. The ladies' of the
Guild will have home made candies
on sale during the evening.
Phlentoma Lodge, No. 81, /. 0. O.
f., and Waverley Rebekah Lodge,
NO. ~, will observe the 105th an
niversary observance of Odd Fellow
ship in America on Sunday, Apr. n.
by attending anniversary exercises
at the Free Baptist church on Sum
DAY morning. All members of the
order and visiting members who
may be In town Sunday morning are
asked to meet in /. o. o. +. hall at
~ o'clock and march to the church
in body. VA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The annual Policeman's ball was
held last night in the Armory. There
were $50 couples present who voted
it q huge success. City Marshal Muir
ray was chairman of the committee
in charge. Ralph Blunt was treasur-
err. Music was furnished by Babe
Harrington's orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The local chapter of Universalist
Comrades together with the Mems
club OF the Universalist church of
Oakland are arranging to entertain
the Universalist men from Fairfield
at the Mabel Reyes Averill parlors
this evening. Supper will be served
at t3O. followed by a musical and
speaking program. Mayor Leon O.
Ienbetts is acting chairman of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Cniyersalist Mothers Dav

special service for Mothers dav
VIII be held I'm the First Universal
ist church May IL. The women of
me parish will attend in a body and
except for the pulpit services will
conduct the entire program. Every
woman interested In any way in the
cnurcn 10 invited to meet at Union
nan May H., at 10 o'clock sharn,
ana It Is hoped that each will pro,
vioe Tor herself and wear q carna-
tlon; or some flower in, memory of
motner. Colored flowers for the Hv-
ing and white IL deceased.
Let US endeayor to make this @an
anniversary worthy Of the name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The following marriage intentions
have been filed at the office of the
city clerk: George Mike Jobar to
Amelia Mary Nimon. both of Wa
terville: William Nemai to Isabel
Hilow. both of this city; Warren E.
Baldic to Mary Agnes Cole, both of
Waterville: Colby Allen Turner of
Mapleton to Marie Elizabeth Lees of
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Canaan Grange held regular
meeting Thursday April 18th with a
good attendance. After a business
session, during which several ap-
plications for membership were re-
ceived. Grange was closed and the
public was invited to attend the
ice cream and pie social.
This was very successful event
under the management of Mr., and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Mrs. Adelma S. Choate

Mrs. Adelma S. Choate died yes
terday at the home of her grandson
John F. Choate, IS Center street. She
had been a resident of this city for
four months. Mrs. Choate was born
in Sargentville. Me-. in 1871. The
remains will be taken to Beverly
Mass. today where the funeral SER
vices will be held. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
Travel-History Dept. Woman's Club
Meets

The Travel and History depart
ment of the Waterville Woman's
club met last night in the Woman's
association rooms on Main street.
Mrs. Maybelle Brown, president of
the club was the guest of honor. Al
the roll call the members answered
to their names with humorous
sketches. Miss Julia Lakin read an
article on Henry Ford. Mrs. w. P.
Stewart read from the works of Ed
gar f. Guest. Refreshments were
served by the hostess, Mrs. H A.
Wright. This was the last meeting
OF the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The Business and Professional
Womans club held a whist party at
Elks hall last night. There were 80
tables in play and refresh .nents Of
leo cream and saltines were served.
Mrs. w. IT. Moses was chairman of
the committee in charge Of the ar
ranrementS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
oldest OF Hartland and ST. AIb.n.
Visits Piftsfield

rittsneld had two distinguished
visitors Tuesday. John Goodwin. the
OLDEST man in Hartitnd, and Orrjn
A. Parkman. the oldest man i'm ST.
Adams. They were in town to have
their pictures taken for the Boston
Post, as they are the holders of the
Post canes In their towns. MIR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Plans are pr ogressing for the big
automobile and radio show to be
held at the Armory, April "a. %, &c.
This show is under the auspices of
Company G and everything points
to a very successful occasion. Peo-
pie coming to Waterville to the show
can get reduced rates on the Maine
Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The Waterville High Gardiner
baseball game was cancelled We'd
nesday because Of wet ground but
an effort will be made to play the
game this afternoon on Libby field
at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The Republican Woman's club held
membership meeting at the Re-
publican headquarters on Main street
yesterday afternoon. There were 40
present and the meeting was devoted
to business in general and the pledg-
ing Of new members,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Leo Vigue, the little boy who was
seriously burned Monday afternoon
when he came in contact with high
tension wires while playing on q
barn roof, still remains in a criti-
cal condition, but is not any worse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

All members Of the Waterville
Woman's club who plan to attend
the banquet at the Elmwood Friday
evening, are requested to obtain
tickets at the Womans Association
rooms not later than Thursday. No
tickets will be on sale Friday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The Junior League Of the Methodist
church will hold social in the Fire
place room tomorrow evening at z
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

/, Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Rancourt, who
were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre La
famine of Bangor over Easter. have
returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The drivers at the Central Fire
station will hold a whist party this
evening. There will be six prizes and
refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

at the height of its usage and many
thousands of poor people in China
have never heard of the game.
Lee Su stated that he was very
sorry that America had adopted a
cast off evil of China and referred to
the game as evil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Miss Louise Mulholland has returned
10 her duties with the Anterior Furni-
ture Co. after enjoying q weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Miss Cleora Rancourt Of this city is
paysing the week visiting relatives in
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

The Ladies' Aid Of the UniversaIist
church met yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. ]. J. Pray at her home on Silver
street The afternoon was passed with
sewing and "a social time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Mrs. Alfred Tobin, who was called to
Waterville by the death Of her uncle,
Thomas Emery. returned yesterday to
her home in Dorchester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
WEDNESDAY, AND THURsDAy

City Opera House-"A Society Scan
dal," starring Gloria Swanson; ION the
Banks Of the Wabash" featuring Mary
Carr; a new round OF, THE Leather
Pushers."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Haines Theatre-Wesley Barry in
George Washington Jr.;" MAN ana
Wife," comedy; news reel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lord and fam
lily Of Augusta were callers in the
city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Mrs Fred Berube, who has been Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Marcoux of
Winslow for several weeks, has re-
turned to her home in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Roman Marcoux has returned to his
homo in Lewiston after visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Marcoux Of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Mrs. Peter Brerard has returned
from Boston, where she has been visit
ing relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

Maxfield, 1888, assisting fellow
craft; Harry l.. Cornforth. j. Earle
Sinclair, Waiter NJ. Prilay. commit
tee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

E. c. Wardwell has gone to worces-
ter to attend a meeting Of the Rota-
rams.