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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Elect Officers of
Colby Honorary
Fraternity Thursday

At a meeting Of the Colby chapter
Of Kappa Phi Kappa, the national
honorary educational fraternity. Of
ficers for the coming year were
elected and installed. Verne E. Rey-
nolds, '25, of Oakland was elected
president of the organization and the
other officers chosen, were as follows:
Vice president and historian, Ralph
M. Larrabee. rs, of Waterville; cor
responding secretary, Everett A.
Fransen, '25, of Lynn, Mass; re-
cording secretary, Roger Stinchf1eld.
'26, of Clinton; treasurer, Robert M.
Waugh, '25, of Sangerville.
The Colby chapter, which was in
stalled a little over year ago has
prospered much in this last year and
has already launched a move to Sc
cure for the seniors in college who
desire positions as teachers places
in the educational field. So far this
spring, the organization has been
able to secure a number Of places
for the outgoing members of the sem
ior class and intends to continue
their efforts in this direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Colby Geology Class
Will Make Fourth
Annual Trip May 30

The fourth annual trip Of the
classes in geology at Colby college to
Bar Harbor will be made over the
week end of May 30-31, according
to the department of geology in an
announcement made Wednesday. The
college students who are taking
courses in that subject will leave
Waterville on Thursday morning of
next week and go directly to Mount
Desert island where they will halt
in order to inspect the sea caves at
that spot. Friday and Saturday will
be passed entirely in the study of
mountains and sea caves. The trip
will end on Saturday afternoon and
the return to Waterville will be made
that evening. This year there will
be about rs students who will make
the trip and the members of the
more advanced classes are to be CIV
en- the preference over the freshmen
but the remaining number will be
chosen from those who receive the
highest ranks in the first year class
es. Practically all Of the time will
be taken up with lectures and exam
nations of important geological
points in the vicinity of Bar Harbor
All of the students are to make the
trip by automobile. Prof. Edward
H. Perkins will be in charge of the
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
1O1st Anniversary
OF News Publishing
Waterville Today

Today is the 101st anniversary Of
the first newspaper publishing in
Waterville which was first issued on
May ed, 1923. 1t was the Water
vile Intelligencer published by VIII
liam Hastings and printed by John
Burleigh. The proprietor in his first
issue stated his satisfaction that
more than 1000 subscribers had been
obtained and a printer obtained who
is correct in morals and the requisite
skill In typography adds q capital
sufficient for all exigencies Of his en-
ployment." The paper was under
the auspices Of Waterville college,
now Colby and was designed as q
state paper for the Baptist denom-
ination. 1t was able and instructive
but local news found small place
within it. It became In 1928, the
foundation of lions Advocate.
The Intelligencer was a five column,
four page paper and contained no To-
cal news whatever. The last issue of
the paper was Nov. 6, 1928, the SUBJ
scription list having been sold to
Rev. Adam Wilson, proprietor Of the
lions Advocate, the first number of
which was to be issued in Portland,
Tuesday, Nov. IL, 1928.
That newspaper accountx were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Unique Advertising
Equipment for
Central Maine Fair

DIR. Paul R. Baird secretary Of the
Central Maine Fair association has
received some of the posters and
advertising equipment for the Cen
trail Maine Fair this year. Some of
this equipment is quite unique in this
section. One box contains a large
number Of colored waxed cardboard
disks with holes in the center. These
can be fastened to the wheels of au-
tomobiles or fastened into the spare
rim of a car and are very. noticeable
in contrast with the dark color of
most cars. DR.. Baird also has sew
eral very large road signs with the
dates Of the fair and a big arrow
pointing toward Waterville. These
will soon be placed along the main
highways leading to the city. The
inside posters are very pretty this
year. They are more substantial
than usual and all contain pictures
that are a decoration rather than an
advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Kennebec River
Was Highest Ever
90 Years Ago

On May %, 1882, just % years ago
yesterday the Kennebec river was
at the greatest height ever recorded
by English speaking inhabitants, ac-
cording t. an account In the history
OF Waterville. Very cold weather
extending into the middle of May
kept the frost in the ground, and the
snow from melting. Then warm
weather and five days Of continuous
rain brought on the deluge. Part of
the bridge, the Redington saw mill
and other buildings, like many Of
tenders who first and last have got
ten out Of order went down to Au-
gusta. The losses along the river
were very heavy.
On June 1, 1882, the "Ticonic" the
first steamboat to visit Waterville ar
rived. This stern wheeler was built
in Gardiner. 1t was received with
the firing of cannon, the ringing of
bells and every expression of jubi-
liant welcome. 1t was the beginning
OF steamboat traffic which increased
and prospered until the coming of
the railways. Sometimes as many as
six Waterville steamboats, could be
seen at the wharves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
COBURN NOTES

meeting of the junior class was
held Thursday morning in preparation
for the junior party which the jun
following girls were named to help
President Shanahan with the proceed
ings: Misses Ruth Daggett, Annie
Hooper, Beatrice Wood, Priscilla Clark
and Agnes Macdonald.
Tho Coburn Y. w. c. A. held a meet
ing yesterday afternoon in which the
president, Miss Ruth Daggett, gave the
members an instructive talk.
The junior play was rehearsed yes
terday afternoon in full for the first
time and appears to be a very good ex-
hibition. Miss Morrill, was in charge
of the rehearsal
The baseball team went to the Uni
versity of Maine Wednesday to play
the freshman team there. The trip was
made by auto. About Is boys went
with Coach Haines and Manager Had
ley in charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
FAIRFIELD
Somerset Co. Young Peoples
Conference Program MAY "a

The following interesting program
has been arranged for the First An
nual Young Peoples Conference of
Somerset County Sunday School
Association which is to be held in
the First Baptist church, Fairfield,
Saturday, May "a:
Morning-9.00, Registration Of dele
gates; 9.45, songs and morning
thought, Rev. E. A. Pollard Jones;
1O.15. Who's Who, Why We are
Here, Election of Conference Off
GERS. Installation of Committees;
11.15, Simultaneous sessions, -Four
Fold Growth" Young Women, "Men-
tai" Miss Dorothy Nye; Physical"
RELIGIOUS" Miss Susan Hatch;
Social" Miss Emma Revoire: dis
cussion, young men, Mental" John
Haseltine; Physical" Kenneth Cole;
Religious" Auraldo Riley; Social"
Leon Brown; discussion; 1915 Con-
ference photograph; 1915, lunch.
Afternoon-1.45 Conference sing:
200 afternoon thought and 2.30 Sim
Infamous sessions, Young Women.
Young Men, Group Discussions, "The
Organized Class" $50 business:
400 Departmental Organization; 4.3O
Recreation; 500 Banquet; 730 "Wor-
ship Service; 500 Fellowship: $50
Closing Messages, Miss Ruth Carter,
Rev. E. H. Brewster; 8.45 Friendship
Circle.
Conference Officers-Director, Miss
Ruth Carter, Young People Supt.;
associate director, Rev. E. H. Brew
ster.
Committee Chairmen: BANQUET,
Ruth Mcclellan: meeting place, Vera
Day: decoration, Theodore Croker;
badge, Millerd Croker; delegates,
Marguerite Craig: punting and pub
licity, Dana Gilmore: program, Hor-
ace Pratt; registration. Kenneth
Cole: entertainment, Leon Brown:
secretary. Emma Tozier; County
Young Peoples Supt., Beulah Robin
son; Adult Advisory Committee, DR..
Fogg. Mrs. M. B. Hussey; L. w.
Grundy Rev. Mr.. Nichols, r. o. Files.
The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet in G. A. r. hall Sunday
morning at 1915 to attend Memorial
services at the Universalist church
with the G. A. r. and other organiza-
tons.
The Relief Corps and American
Legion Auxiliary will meet in Legion
hall Tuesday May 81, for an all day
meeting to make wreaths for Me-
mortal Day. A picnic dinner will be
served at noon.
The Woman's Relief Corps will
meet Sunday morning at 1915 to at
tend the Memorial services at the
Universalist church.
The Priscilla club will observe
Gentlemen's Night Saturday at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Complainant Fails tc Appear
In Reckless Driving Case

The case against Martin Bulger of
Winslow for reckless driving did not
come up before Judge Charles w.
Atchley yesterday morning in the
municipal court as the complainant
Leo LAWN of Springfield. Mass, did
not appear. The Judge said he
thought he would dismiss the case
today if LAWN did not show up.
The alteration between LAWN and
Bulger grew out of the alleged fact
that when LAWN started to turn into
the Elmwood hotel Wednesday Bull
ger drove his car into the side of
LAWNS car. Day Deputy Ralph c.
Blunt declared yesterday that he
lacked up :.ulger's automobile and
after racing the engine put on the
brakes which stalled the engine al
most instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Order of Memorial
Day Parade Given

Charles +. Jones, marshal of the
Memorial Day parade has issued his
first general orders pertaining to
Memorial Sunday which is May 20
this year. The different organiZa-
tions named in the order will at
tend services at the Advent church
on Pearl street this year. Orders
for the Memorial Day parade will be
issued about next Wednesday. The
first order Is as follows:
General Order NO. 1
Office of Marshal Memorial Day ex-
ercises:
Sunday, May 25. has been desig-
mated as Memorial Sunday by the
Grand Army of the Republic, w. S.
Heath Post, G.. A. r., and affiliated
bodies will attend devine worship
at 1890 A. NJ, at the Advent church
on Pearl street.
Company c., 103rd Me. Infantry,
Captain S. Parker Foss, command
ing, George n. Bourque Post, Ameri-
can Legion. Kennebec Camp. United
Spanish War Veterans, Garfield
Camp, Sons of Veterans, and w. 8.
Heath Post, G. A. R., will form on
Common street with right resting on
Main street at 10 A. NJ, and will
proceed north on Main street to
Temple to Elm to Winter TO Nudd
streets to the church. Ladies' or
CARNATIONS will meet at the church
at 1915 A. M.
The organizations will enter the
church in the following order: Heath
Post, Garfield Camp. Bourque Post,
Kennebec Camp, Ladies of the G. A.
r., Sons Of Veterans Auxiliary.
Daughters of Veterans, American
Legion Auxiliary and Company G.
At the close of the service. the line
will reform and proceed by way of
Nudd to Winter to Elm to Temple
to Main to Common streets, where
1t will be dismissed.
Orders for Memorial Day, May 80,
will appear at a later date.
BY order of the Marshal
CHARLES F. JONES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Motorist Not Sure Of Way Travels In
Circle

They were motoring from Mamaro-
neck to Tarrytown, but as her hus-
band was not sure of the route. Mrs.
Smith was a little worried.
'Dear," said she from the rear
seat of the car where she sat with
Mrs. Jones. Are you sure this is the
right road?"
Smith smiled superiority "Of course,
OF course, my dear: it's one of the
roads I've never been on II before,
but the general direction is right. We
can't go wrong"
Mrs. Smith subsidized for while.
but uneasiness again taking posses
sion of her shs felt constrained to put
the question to him again.
1T seems to me we should be In
Tarrytown now" she insisted.
"We'll be there shortly" answered
her husband. Were on the outskirts
now. I can tell by that house ahead
and that bend in the road looks
familiar"
Mrs. Smith looked at the landmark
indicated and then burst into peals
of laughter. II should think they
would look familiar" she cried.
They're on the outskirts of Mama
roneck and not half mile from our
house." New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Steam Roller Smooths Street.

Waterville autoists are pleased to
note that the steam roller has been
working on parts of College avenue
during the past few days. The av-
enue from Highwood street to the
Elmwood hotel is not the pleasant
est place in the world to travel but
these troubles will be over in part
at least before the summer Is over
as plans are going ahead for laying
a stretch of macadam form the Elm
wood hotel, up towards the Fairfield
Waterville highway. The toughest
place in town according to the opin-
ion of many is Railroad square.
There is an unusual amount of traf-
f1c there and what attempts have
been made to smooth this roadway
have not been at all permanent.
Yesterday was a day of showers in
Waterville. Although 1t did not
rain very long at one time some of
the downpours were enough to drench
pedestrians who failed to regard the
weather signs. Old Probability
promises good day for today with
q rise in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
PITTSFIELD
Mrs. Josephine Gardner

The many friends Of Mrs. Josephine
Gardner were saddened to learn of her
death which occurred Wednesday aft
ernoon at her home on Somerset ave-
nue.. Her age was 72 years. She is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edith
Burns, and grandson, Gardner Burns,
of this town, and an adopted daughter,
Mrs. Matte Smith Claridge of Calais
five brothers, Benjamin Fairbrother OF
Hartland, Eben Fairbrother of Burn
ham, Roswell Fairbrother Of Califor.
mia, George of Newport and Walter OF
this town. The funeral services will
be held Friday afternoon at $50 from
the home. Rev. c. l.. Wheaton will Of
ficiate. Interment will be in the Fam
lily lot in the village cemetery. Funer-
al arrangements are under the direc-
ton Of f. NJ. Fairbanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Monthly Clinical
Meeting to Be Held
At Sisters Hospital

At a meeting of the physicians
working at the new Sisters Hospital
this week it was decided to hold
regular monthly clinical meetings.
This is probably the most outstand-
ing result incident to the establish
ment of the new hospital and it's
importance cannot be over emphasiZ-
ed. Meetings of this kind are held
in all Glass A hospitals. In fact it
is requirement of the American
College Of Surgeons that this be
done in order for hospital to obtain
this rating. That Waterville is i'm
mediately taking steps to put its hos
pital in this class indeed augers we'll
for it's success.
These meetings will be held on the
second Tuesday of each month at
1880 p. NJ. and will be at the hospital.
They will be open to all members of
the medical profession. All doctors
practicing in Waterville and vicinity
are urged to be present and partici-
pate in the program while any medi-
cal men from other places will be
most welcome. At each meeting a
chairman for the evening will be
elected. All the physicians are asked
to take q part in the program by
presenting some case, either by rec
ord or patient.
Clinical meetings Of this kind can
not help but prove a great benefit
not only to the medical profession
but to the community in general.
There is an abundance of wonderful
clinical material at the hospital and
cooperative study and discussion by
the profession must of necessity
make for greater efficiency. Great
advances may come from this source
and Medicine will make marked
progress in Waterville as result.
With the. finest equipped hospital
plant in the State and a corps of
physicians second to none, Water
vile is destined to become the medi-
cal center of Maine. The establish
ment Of these meetings marks the
initial step in this direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Free Classes Colby
Week End Nav 30

The students at Colby college Will
be given the week end of May 80 to
June 1 free classes by vote Of the
faculty Of the college yesterday af-
ternoon at the regular meeting. BY
this action, the students will have
both Friday, Memorial day, and Sat
urday free from classes. As there
is no athletic contest or other event
probability many of the students
Of three days to go to their homes.
College classes will close on Thurs
day. June 5, completing the final
semester of the college year and then
the week of the final examinations
will take place from June to 10
The 103rd annual commencement will
begin on Saturday, June IA and con-
tinue until the eighteenth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
UniversaIIst Comrades Meet

The regular meeting Of the Uni
yersalist Comrades was held at the
Mabel Reyes Averill Parlors last
evening with good attendance.
Most of the time was taken up dis
cussing plans for q public supper.
This supper is going to be one of the
best ever eaten in Waterville accord
Ing to the members and all the work
Isl to be done by the Comrades. It
Is practically an, annual affair. all
though 1t was omitted last year.
Specific plans are still a secret al
though they will be announced at
an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

home Of Mrs. w. r. Small. Osborne
street. A supper win be served at 6
o'clock.
Miss Edythe Norton has returned
to Newport after visiting Mrs. Alton
Butler, Osborne street.
Miss Isabelle Parkman was in Au-
gusta Wednesday.
C. H. Park returned Wednesday
evening from q business trip to Bos-
ton.
Mrs. Gail Pollard went to Warren
Thursday afternoon to attend the
funeral of her nephew. Edward Star
rett.
business caller in town Thursday.
Mrs. Agnes Robertson and family
are moving from the Joseph Dyer
rent on lower Main street to Miss
Bertha SHELLS rent on North street.
Mrs. Rollins Clark and son VIII
liam returned to Lewiston Thursday
after visiting Mrs. Clark's father,
William ]. Bradbury.
H. H. Goodman Of Bangor was q
business caller in town Thursday.
w. r. Anderson and family have
moved from Miss Bertha Shells
rent on North street to Mrs. L. F,
Fish's rent on Silver street.
| Mr.. and Mrs. George Hamlen OF
| Lewiston were guests Wednesday
| evening of Rev. and Mrs. Alexander
Henderson on their way to attend the
/ North Kennebec Association meet
ing at Durham.
| The Faithful class Of the Baptis,
Sunday school met Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. William Ham
Maple street. Those present were:
Mrs. w. G. circuit, Doris Ham, Lu-
ellie Harris, Ethel Bragg, Ruby
Rowe. Louise Bither. Hazel Clifford
Louise Hinckley. Caral Luce and
Theresa Brown. After the business
meeting, music and charades were
enjoyed. Refreshments Of ice cream
and fancy crackers were served.
Mrs. Ralph Ranger has gone to
Wilton to visit her husband. who is
employed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Sunday. May "a Will be observed as
Memorial Day for the Firemen in this
city. At 2 P. NJ sharp the .firemen
will meet at the Central Fire Station
and proceed to Pine Grove cemetery
where they win decorate the graves
OF deceased firemen. At o'clock the
men will return to the Station where
a short memorial service will be held
with Rev. Benjamin Beatty Of the
Getchell street United Baptist church
as the speaker. Mayor Tebbetts and
members Of the city government, for
mer firemen and friends are all in
vited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Straw hats are having a tough time
OF 1t. so as to speak this season and
so far but few have been seen on the
streets. While several warm and
sunny days have made appearance
the wind has generally been moving
at such a high rate of speed that
wearers of the "Straws" have enjoyed
their light head apparel very little.
Other days when the wind has not
been very noticeable. the clouds have
cast gloom upon the prospective ma
ture lovers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Funeral of John l.. Proctor

The funeral Of John l.. Proctor who
died in Portland Monday, was held
from the Mortuary chapel at Pine
Grove cemetery yesterday afternoon
with Rev. c. A. Knickerbocker Off
ciating. The bearers were Judge War
rem c. Philbrick, Arthur H. Crafty,
c. H. Harrington, E. J. Arnold, c. w.
Vigue and N. H. Barrows. Interment
was in Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

at practically every street junction
on the main business thoroughfares.
Chief Murray has certainly done
more for the safety Of the travelling
public since he has been in Office
than has been done in Waterville
for many years. Not only has he
added much to the equipment needed
for correct guidance of traffic but a
short time ago he went into every
school In the city and told the chill
dren some of the essential things
they need to know for their safety
while playing out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Davis Fay1es

The death Of Davis Fayles occurred
Tuesday night at the home of his son.
Sidney Fayles, on Peltoma avenue. HIS
age was 70 years. A brief service was
held at the home Thursday. The re-
mains were taken to Stockton Springs
for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
SPORT TABLOIDS

Philadelphia, May 22-Arrange-
ment for tryout matches among four
polo teams, each made up OF four
prospective candidates for the Am
erican team that will meet an Eng
lisl four in series of international
matches. was made public today by
a special committee composed of
Louis E. Stoddard, chairman; Harry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Much work has been done in the
construction Of a dish room and ex-
ira storehouse at the Elmwood hotel
in the last few days. This addition
to the hotel is being built on the
north side Of the east wing and is Is
feet wide by A feet in length. 1t
will be built two stories and will
furnish needed amount Of extra
room for the dishes and cupboards of
the cafeteria and hotel dining room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

difficult to collect then as now IL
evidenced by the fact that Mr.. Hast
ings closed an earnest appeal to
subscribers In arrears with, II am
persuaded that all who have any
bowels of compassion will attend to
the above reasonable request"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Miss Doris Wyman, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Wyman of oakland but
formerly of this town. was the winner
of the prize given by the American
Legion for the best essay along the
lines Of Efforts for World Peace"
Miss Wyman's many friends are pleas
ed to learn of her success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

- I1aines Theatre-Harry Carey ir
"The Lightning RIDER" George Arliss
In THE Green Doddess;" steel Trail
city Opera House-"Riders Up
starring Creighton Hale and Ethel
shannon; serial. Beasts Of Paradise
with william Desmond; Pal, the won.
der dog, in the comedy Checking Out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Mrs. Edward Hayden of Stetson is
in the city called here by the serious
illness of her daughter, Mrs. F. L..
Flanders of 21a Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

There will be a card party this
afternoon at 2.30 at the Waterville
Country club. The regular weekly
Wednesday afternoon card parties
will be resumed for the season on
May %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Bernard Knowles and Earl Kennison
of North New Portland were calling on
friends in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Bernard Crafty has returned to his
homo in the city after passing the past
winter and spring in Portland, where
he was employed as an automobile
salesman.