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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

Blaine Owen was elected president
of the Kiwanis Club at the regular
meeting held at the Augusta House,
Thursday evening. to succeed Char
| les E. Quincy who has headed the
| local organization through a most
successful season of activities in the
second year of it's career. Other Of
, ficers elected to support Mr.. Owen in
| directing the affairs of Kiwanis for
| the ensuing year. were Vice presi-
dent. Frank F. Mace: Treasurer. r,
| Ealsey Jackson; District Trustee,
| Henry E. Dunnack: Directors, Char
j les Z. Quincy. George a. Merrill,
Levi T. Williams. Warren b. San
| born, Everett H. MaXcy, Frank G.
Harrington.
Judge Lauren NJ Sanborn was the
speaker at the session last evening,
and the meeting had very much Of n
! judicial flavor as 1t was noted that
Judge William H. Fisher Of the
I Kennebec Superior court. and Judge
Fred Emery Beane, active retired
justice of the Kcnnebec Superior
court, and Judge Fred Emery Beane,
active retired justice of the Kenne-
bee Superior Court were among the
guests.
The Cumberland county Superior
court justice addressed the Kiwan-
ians on Some Of Our Neighhors,"
and his development Of the subject
was most scholarly and mastery
and concerned the mental def1cients
in the state and thir relationship to
courts and the public at large. The
speaker traced the history of the
mentally deficient and mentally in
ferior and he explained in detail the
different types. the idiot, or imbecile.
| the morn. and the borderline cases.
The history of the cases showed
that they were due in a large meas
| ure to hereditary causes, alcoholism
ard venereal diseases. Judge San
| born showed how a mental inferior
| in school is at first ridiculed by his
mates. then neglected and finally
! bullied. OF how not having COM
partnership he becomes morose. then
INDUCES in petty thievery and finally
at the age of Is or 20 being discon-
tented becomes a confirmed criminal.
Judge Sanborn declared that there
is a responsibility on all citizens to
do something about the problem Of
the feeble minded. That the only
remedy is segregation or steriliza-
ton, AMI that the latter cannot be
accomplished as 1t is to great an in
vasion Of personal liberty. and that
therefore segregation Is the only
practical solution Of the problem.
This problem is increasing year by
year and eventually something dras-
tic will have to be done.
He spoke Of the advantages to So
ciety of taking care Of the mentally
inferior and declared that the a.ivan-
tages of in any degree stopping this
increasing number are immeasur-
able.
The talk by Judge Sanborn was
listened to with the closest of atten-
ion. and at its conclusion the mem
hers of the Kiwanis Club expressed
theY appreciation in no uncertain
manner.
President Quincy reai a letter
from Governor Keith Ryan Of the
National Home at Togus. thanking
the Kiwanis Club for books donated
to the tubercular patients at the
Home. It was also announced at
the meeting last evening that at the
regular meeting on December IS,
Governor Elect Ralph o. Brewster,
would be the speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
EDWARDS MILL ON
five DAY BASIS
UNTIL new YEAR

An increase in time will be effec-
tive at the Edwards Manufacturing
Company plant in this city this
week, when the weave room will run
today, the first Friday on which
work has continued In that depart
ment In over a year.
Effective this week the Edwards
mill will go on a five day u week
schedule instead of four days, which
has been in effect for some time
past. The five days a week program
will continue through to the first of
the new year, with the exception of
Christmas week and New Years
week, when the cotton mill will
work three days.
After the new year. on January 8.
the policy at the mill will be deter
mined contingent upon the volume
of business and the conditions in the
markets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Public Health
Nurse Has Many
Calls for Services

There are many experiences In
the daily work and practice OF the
Augusta public health nurse which
never become public knovledge. In
this connection some of the details
of one of Miss Ballantyne's cases
became known Thursday, which ID
typical of the conditions she has to
deal with almost daily.
The case at point was called to
Miss BaiIantyne's attention by rep
reseutatives Of the Howard Benevo.
lent Union. A woman, mother OF
five children, the Oldest only five
years old, was found critically Ill in
a home where poverty stalked and
hunger was approaching the starva~
ton stage The public health nurse
gave the sick woman medical attfn.
ton, sat up with her several nights
through the most critical stage OF
her illness, carried chicken broth to
the home. supplied food and cloth
ing to the needy children, and kept
In constant touch with the tinfortu-
nate little family.
Miss BaiIantyne was assisted IN
material matters by the Howard Be-
nevolent Union and on her own part
did everything In her powers 70
nurse the stricken woman back to
health 20 that she might care for
her family. This case was but one
Of the many which have demanded
the public health purses time, At.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
JOURNALMEN PICK
UP FIVE POINTS IN
LEGION MATCH

The Kennebec Journal thin pin
men moved up one notch in the city
bowling league when they took I'VE
OF the eight points from the Ameri-.
can Legion in a double header bowled
at the 7. n. c. A. Thursday evening.
In the first match. c. Flynt of the
Journal piled up high three string
total OF the evening with a pinfall of
2s2. while Haskell took high single
string tor his team with q total of
133. the highest bowled In the league
this season. Fogg, Of the Legion.
was high man for his outfit with high
three string total of 2Se and losing
out to Lausier for high single string
by one pin.
In the second match. L Flynt and
Cross shared honors. Cross took
high three string totafwith a total
of 2I7 while the former had high sin
gle string OF 10S. Fogg was high
man for the Legion IN the second
match with strings OF 2S2 and los.
The lea que standing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Republican Rally
In Ward 4 Produces
Real Enthusiasm

An enthusiastic Republican meeths
was held at st. John Baptist hall las.
evening with over 400 men present. ~
was one of the largest get-togethers
ever held in ward and a tremendous
amount of enthusiasm was displayed
Anne Cassavant presided, and talks
were given by ex-Mayor Blaine D.
yiles. the Republican candidate Tor
mayor. Roland Scribner, and Joseph
Croteau. Music was furnished BY 81
John Baptist Band.
A large meeting for the women was
held in the same hall Wednesday eve
ming with . large and enthusiastic az
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Ballot Marking
instructions Given

D. w. Adams has kindly rendered
the use of the rest room at the D. w.
Adams Co. store as "A place of in
struction for the marking of ballots.
in charge of the Augusta League of
Women Voters. This instruction Is
purely technical, and favors neither
party. It is part of the work of the
National League OF Women Voters In
order that fewer ballots may be
spoiled and thrown out. There will
be a Republican and d Democratic
woman in charge fro 100 to $40 p.
NJ, Friday and Saturday and anyone
wishing to aid in ballot rFSsing VIII
be cordially welcomed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Edwin o, Trask

Edwin o. Trask. a well known
resident of this city, died at his
home on the Cony road Thursday
morning. aged about 6J years. His
passing followed lingering illness.
For many years Mr.. Trask conducts
ed an accommodation carriage in
this city, purchasing the farm OIL
the Cony road about seven years
ago, where he has lived until his
death.
He is survived by a wife, one son,
Frank E. Trask of this city; three
daughters, Mrs. Maud BoIduc and
Mrs. Almeda Dorr. both of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
NATIONAL HOME

oficer Of the day. Capt. John
Mooney.
Stephen T. Mariner has been grant
Cd pass TO August4.
Frank L. Narsen Of Boothbay. late
Service Co.. soth u. 9. Inf. has been
admitted to the Home.
The returns from passes Thursday
were James r. F1aherty from Chelsea
and James Hanion from Lsconis.
Michael Sweeney, late Co. c. Sth
Mass. Inf. and James c. McGratf, 1ats
Co. B, LIST Ne. Inf. have been trans
fsryed here from the Central Branch.
The moving picture program for Fri
day eyAning will b Ills Chiiaren'a
Children" featuring Miss Bebe Dan
ields, Dorothy MackafiI. James Rennie
and George Forcett; also . Pathe News
and q comedy. Help One Another"
Henry A. Carpenter Of Boston, iats
Co. b. 'srd q. 3. Field Art; Joseph
c.3r ss C.eseSand. late Co. c, 10th
Z. 8. Inf, and Arthur ). Casey Of
Fftchhurg. iase Co, d. sth U. 8. Inf,
have reported for admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Enjoyable Surprise Shower
For Popular Local Teacher

The home Of Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ
Leavitt on Gannett street was the
scene OF u most enjoyable party
Thursday evening when Miss Marjorie
Decker was pleasantly surprised by
her associate teachers at the Williams
school. The party was>in the nature
Of q pre-nuptial shower. Miss Decker
was presented with a beautiful lustre-
ware tea set and numerous other gifts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

ana Mrs. Cora Sylvester Of Toronto
Canada. There Is also one brotner,
James Trask of this city, and -FOUR
sisters. Mrs. Lucinda Best OF Somer.
Vile. Mass: Mrs. Christine Menzie OF
Boston: Mrs. Frank Young OF
washington: and Mrs Grace Kelley
of Augusta.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the late home on the Cony roao
Saturday afternoon at O'CLOCK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
ssVu for Children's Home
"a Mrs. Wellman's Will

ni nj" the will Of the late Mrs.
S.a + wellman. late of Glendale,
ss,, .ne Maine Children's Home So
VIII receive $500. The money
sraossoe used for general work, no
oasss s, being made in the be-
an M Mrs. Wellman was formerly
nann s sta resident, living here for
WITH years. She went west to live
,sas Ms.atives following the passing
\ hs, " ner husband. But she never
pec,ama interest in Augusta and es-
sce,s,sV tne Maine Children's Home
nea,S, IN which she was always
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Modern WOOdmen Elect
Officers Thursday Evening

At the annual meeting OF camp
No 1900. Modern WooImen Of AM
erica of this city held Thursday
evsnine ut q. A. r. Hall the follow
Inc officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Past Council. j. H. Ellis:
Connect. E. o. knight; Advisor. c. e.
MADDEN. Banker, C. Z. Sturteyant;
Clark. B. L. Nicholas: Escort, tNay-
ton A. Nichols; Waterman. CLAUDE
r Tnv,or: Sentry, o. D. Haskell.
The date of the installation Will be
determined later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

'curred IN the hospital here Thursday.
He was born in KeDnebunkport 50
years ago. He enlisted In Co. Il, 10th
Ne. Inf. Sept. 20. 1861. and was dis
charged Dec. 20, 1897 He was admit
ted to the Home from saco April q.
1913. A son. Howard q. Harris Of
Rumford. survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY

Mothers who value
the health of their chill
dren, should never be
without MOTHER GRAY'S
SWEET POWDERS FOR
CHILDREN, for use when
needed. They tend to
Break up Colds, Relieve
Feverishness, Worms,
Constipation, Head
ache, Teethingdisorders
and Stomach Troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

Mrs. Lucy Herbert died in this city
Thursday morning. She was born in
Dublin. Ireland in 1861. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the Knowlton g.
Hewins funeral .hcme at IL o'clock
Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

tention and medical services during
the past seven month";
The Christmas health seals are
sold to- make such worthy work by
the Public Health Association pos.
sibie. The larger part Of the returns
from the sale Of these seals remains
In the community to help carry on
the work Of Miss Jennie BaIiantyne
the Augusta public health nurse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

"era was received late last even
~ uom the Augusta General Hos
s's. mat Mrs. Burleigh Martin, who
,. s,'e,iously Ill at that hospital was
~. ssans more comfortably than she
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

D0N'T ACCT STU oVoH"H aEVUOc''
any SUBSTITUTE Used by Mothers for
ocer 30years. AtDruggists everywhere.
Ask today. Trial package FREE, address,
TIE MOTHER GRAY CO, Lek0Y, n J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
CHRISTMAS SALE
At METHODIST
OPENS THURSDAY

The nrst day OF a two-dav Christ
mas sale conducted by the iadies ~
the Green Street Methodist church vas
especially successful with MANY At
tenaing and q large supply Of beautiful
Atieies offered for sale. The MANY
attractive and intricate pieces Of fancy
work ana other articles offered wide
AnsS of Christmas gifts from which
Tea was served to those attending
ey Ars. Thomas -Ingraham and Mrs.
Herbert Caldwell.
In the evening the members Of the
North Augusta Dramatic Club present.
ca = comedy entitled "A Poor Married
MAN. This funny play proved very
en3eyable and large audience was
cent to witness 1t. Mrs. J. b. Far
reil was chairman Of the COMMITTEES in
charge OF the presentation of thisJplay.
The sale will continue today and
this evening from $50. to 730 a de-
licion chicken salad supper will be
served by q committee consisting of
Mrs. Daniel Bush, Mrs. Lucy Fowler,
Mrs. Alton Dreamer, Mrs. Fred WEIGH,
MRS. EDITH Wright ana Mrs. Thomas
| Ingra lam.
| The committees having charge Of
the various booths at this fair are:
Reauy-Jell table-Mrs. William
Leavitt and Mrs. J. B. sivret Of the
Fisher Club.
Candy table-Mrs. Harold Pride,
Mrs. Charles Taber and Mrs. Clarence
Hurd.
| Fancy work table Of the Standard
Bsarers--Miss Lottie Haskell, Mrs.
Robert Oliver. Mrs. Raymond Kimball,
Miss Marion Parker and Miss Eleanor
Merr se.
| Popcorn and popcornballs by the
Kings Heralds-Miss Deborah Ingra-
ham, Elizabeth White, Alice Grua,
Barbara Frost. Marie Frost, Ruth FL
| field.
Fancy work table of the Ladies' Aid
! Mrs. +. II. Carter, Mrs. I. b. Pack
ard. Mrs. George Libby, Mrs. Josiah
Taylor. Mrs. Ralph Brown. Mrs. Her
bert Caldwell. Miss Alice Doe.
Apron table-Mrs. Daniel Bush, Mrs.
Annie Lilly. Mrs. w. H. Mcvicker,
Mrs. B. Freeborn Smith. Mrs. Phoebe
Sylvester.
Comforters and holders--Mrs. Harry
Jones.
Food table-Mrs Edith Wright, Mrs.
Lucy Powers, Mrs. Charles White.
Mrs. Alton Dreamer and Mrs. Charles
3. Chase.
Ice cream table-Mrs. Jennie Chap
man and Mrs. Aurilla Martin.
Throupt npfnrfnnafa AZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

AIRS Dora {. II. Parsons of IL Ann
WV street entertained recently her
I'VE. we Atwood +. Greasy of Mount
Iunon and MIR. and Mrs. Edison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
KIWAN|ANS ELECT OFFICERS AND LISTEN
TO SCHOLARLY ADDRESS BY JUDGE SANbORN

were showered on the bride-to-be. The
evening was pleasantly passed with
music and readings. and dainty re-
freshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

atwood +. Cresscy Of Mount YER
wv mas returned to his home after
@slns MIR. and Mrs. Edison Locke
western avenue for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
LYKENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone l3S

unds OF Thanks. obituary notices, res.
elutIons of respect. etc.. will be
enarged at the rate Of ten cents per
. lne No chargs less than 70 cents.
subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer a favor
" notifying tho oliice Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

Through an unfortunate misunder-
standing the date of the chicken salad
supper which is to be given this eve
ming by the ladies Of the Methodist
Episcopal church was given at Thurs
day evening in the Thursday morning
Issue of the Kennebec Journal. The
supper will be served this evening In
the vestry Of that church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
AUGUSTA LOCALS

ierey Dow OF Orono Is visiting for
sNw days with friends In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
LOCAL NOTICE

] hols ssla! Lodge. A. o. U. W., will
hiday sac at Trouant and Bates.
Eoms beginning at 10 o'clock.
! nd s,s cooked food, fancy articles
nittssp .ons will be on sale. Com
/ u ons asked to be there promptly
: Dec4-b
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

Friday, December 5, 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

sannss Maine Power Girls Club
Rsnoc, CHRISTMAS sale Saturday at
Sion M December 6 at Electric
4 Cd sr ~ water street. Fancy arti-
/ VI sais aprons, also food and candy
Dec4d3t
cefdins. g French's Corner. West
MeNH every Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
NOTICE

WHEREAS, Notice has been given In
writing TO the Augusta Savings Bank
that Deposit Books Nos. 3S341 and
titls. issued by said bank. are sup
posed to be lost and duplicates thereof
are applied for under the provisions
u Chapter IA. Sec &c, Public Laws of
Maine.
Richard Z. Goodwin, Treas.
December 4, 1924. dec5-12-19
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aoc1uc Factions More Bitter Result Of Refusing Smith Right SPEAK

desire to forgive and forget, but an
irreconcilable determination to beat
each other.
There is talk of rump convention
II the thing keeps up, but anybody
with the minimum of political knowl-
edge Is aware that the split has come
and that it will take candidate with
all the mental gymnastics and good
fellowship which can be commanded.
plus a certain amount of partisanship
with the anti-klan group, to restore
harmony in the party-an almost i'm
possible task at this writing.
The withdrawal at the same
moment of both Smith and McAdoo
would save the faces of both sides.
Edward Fernsdorf of Michigan intro
duced such a resolution few minutes
before the night session adjourned, SO
that the initiative in bringing about
the withdrawal Of the two leaders
would come from the convention. but
the proposal was voted down without
even a roll call 1t represents, how
ever, an abiding feeling in the con-
vention.
The compromise conditions, there
fore, seem to have the pest chance
Of ultimate victory.
Senator Oscar Underwood OF AiaDanla
satisfies the Smith men, and since ne
comes from the south, the hope OF MS
friends is that the southern states now
supporting McAdoo will not obstruct MS
Virginia would satisfy both sides, though
he has not said a word about the Kan
issue, whereas Underwood has made
the fight against it and is for that rea-
son first choice of the Smith delegates
for a compromise.
William Jennings Bryan says his reai
opposition to Smith is that he Is
wet. He opposes Underwood Tor tne
same reason, and Davis because OF MS
connection with Wall street corpora,
tions. AS between the two, ne WouIu
probably prefer the West Virginian, as
wet. though, as an Anti-Saloon League
leader expressed. he has been apoul
'r1fty fifty in his votes on the liquor
issue in Congress and elsewhere. i.
Newton d. Baker is now the hope OF
Ohio since James Nj. Cox Witnorew::
Senator Glass OF virginia mas maAdon Hon
urged his delegation to go to McAooo,
but the story is that Thomas fortune
Ryan has more influence in that dele
cation than Glass and that the dele
CATION is more inclined to favor elmer
Davis or Underwood than McAdoo, II
the time comes to abandon It's 1avorlte
son. 1t is significant that in spite OF
the talk of Mr.. Glass letter about
having his delegation support Mr
McAdoo, the document, if there is one,
has not been disclosed and the vir-
ginia senator has not made a public
statement of withdrawal. as have Sen
ator RalSton and Mr.. Cox.
There remains one other likely can
didate, Senator Joseph Robinson of
Arkansas. minority leader of the upper
house of Congress. He has some
strength with the Smith group and
has the Endorsement of Bryan as a dry
and as a progressive. Arkansas is
holding it's eighteen votes for him in
the hope that when the breakup
comes. this favorite son may be the
compromise. His opportunity. how
ever, will come only after there has
been a decision with respect to Davis,
Underwood and Baker.
Copyright, 1924
Evening star., 1924-07-05
SMITH AND McAD00
TO RESIST BREAK
BEFORE NEXT WEEK
Continued from First, Page)

est of some candidate who would fall
an easy prey to predatory interests.
One of the sideiights OF tne cor
yention that is more or less seriously
discussed is proposition that the
convention adjourn to some other
city. This does not meet WIN mucil =
favor. Chairman Walsn tnre"
here and here to stay until candi-
date is nominated. The delegates say
Look at our pocketbooks after one
whirl at a .convention-we could not
stand another.
Delegates are beginning to get des-
perate and oppressed with leelng OF
hopelessness as the proceedings drag
on with no visible sign of break.
After a roll call has beep concluded,
showing change of only three or four
votes, and the clerk begins another
call, you can hear a sigh pervade the
their heads forlornly. The woman
delegates actually suffer, lacking the
physique of the men.
The men on the press platform are
alive and that is about all. They must
be on the job" continuously and alert
to meet any sudden break. Chairman
Walsh shows the strain, although he
has a resting spell in the afternoon
when former Representative Fitzgerald
of New York relieves him as presiding
officer. Many delegates have gone
home. leaving the chairman of their
delegations to announce the vote. A
sudden demand for poll of delega-
ton in some cases would show star
tling conditions and a possible reversal
of form.
1t is unquestionably the most dra-
matte convention in the history of
American politics, and the trouble is, it
is not over yet. The chances are that
the selection of vice presidential
candidate will be case of short
horse, soon curried."