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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
PITTSTON

SOUTH-Charles Annis of South
Gardiner was in town visiting with
Burt Smith recently.
Saturday night n party Of neigh
bors and friends called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Mansir and Mr.. and Mrs.
Soper. 1t being n total surprise
made it all the more enjoyable.
There We're II present.
John Dodge went to Woolwich
last week to accompany his Aunt,
Mrs. Eliza Baker to Pittston. Mrs
Baker. who is in poor health, will
make her home with her nephew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Pierce of Bath
passed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. n.
+. Pert. Mr.. Pierce, who is now
Chief Engineer OF the Central Maine
Power plant of Farmingdale, has for
the last few years been Chief En-
sineer of Bath Iron Works. While
in his steamboating days he has
visited a great many foreign ports.
Mrs. Pierce was on a short visit
with her sister-in-law. Mrs. Frank
Oliver, stopped at FarmingdaIe over
Sunday and left for Bath on Mon
day. Frank Oliver brother of Mrs.
Pierce is also working at Power
Station with Mr.. Pierce this win
ter.
Miss Helen CASTOR, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert CASTOR came
home last Friday night from Gar
diner High school and is also sick
with the measles. Her brother, Roy,
is doing nicely and expects to be
able to come home Wednesday.
Lloyd CASTOR is also doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
Fourth Fire Within
48 Hours Is Checked
By Fire Department

Gardeners fourth fire within As
hours occurred last night at 9.45 when
box car in the Maine Central yards
was discovered ablaze by William Raj
ston, night Waterman at the round
house. Tho pumper and chemical made
record time in reaching the scene. but
when they arrived the box car was in
flames. However the men had line
of hose on the fire in short time, and
while the work Of fighting It was diff
cult. the nearest hydrant being ut the
corner of Vine and Water streets and
the hose having to be laid over the
track, the pumper showed it's worth and
the danger was soon over.
The fire was one of the most spec
tacular Of the year until tho first line
of hose was directed on 1t. The blaze
could be seen in practically all parts
of the city. The prompt and efficient
work Of Chief Dunn and his men pre-
vented a serious conflagration. for
there were other box cars near and the
freight depot was but a short distance
away.
The railroad officials and Chief Dunn
both declare that the fire must have
been of incendiary origin. Tramps have
been in the habit of building fires in
empty box cars and 1t Is thought that
they had burned paper that was left in
the car after It had been unloaded
Wednesday morning. The scene of last
nights fire is but short distance
from that of the one Tuesday night
when the motorboat of Earl Meader
was burned.
The first of the series was Monday
night when the building on upper Wa
ter street owned by Max Goldberg was
partially destroyed. while the other
was at the building occupied by Fred
Heath at the corner Of Bridge street
and Main avenue,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
HallOwell Fire Dept.
Holds Monthly Meeting

The Hallowell Fire Department
held it's regular monthly meeting for
March Tuesday evening at the Cen
trail Fire station. After routine bust
ness had been transacted the mem
bers discussed plans for their tenth
annual ball. This year the hook and
eddalr company will Join with the
steamer company in giving this ball.
a procedure which is a departure
from the usual custom, but which
promises well for the success of the
undertaking. The committee from
the steamer company to make pre-
parations for the dance consists Of
Captain Percy Bradbury, Lieutenant
Roy Fuller and Michele Falcon.
The committee from the hook and
ladder company Is made up Of Cap
tain Ernest Rich, Harry Rideout, and
] Manley Patterson. The date has
been set for the first Friday after
Lent. There will be a battle of mu-
sic" as last year; two orchestras. FL
nal details as to which two will be
secured are not vet available. This
annual ball is always a very brilliant
affair and this year promises even
better than in the past. A matter of
interest in respect to the fire depart
men is that Chief Densmore has had
but two calls since 1924 came in, one
n still alarm for chimney fire in
January and the other the Gopdrich
fire late in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
LTTCHFIELU

There will be a meeting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Har-
rinan Sunday evening. March =
Everyone having the comprehensive
quarterly. please bring 1t. The sub
jec; for the meeting will he The reign
of Saul l, Sam. Sis.
Harriet, youngest daughter of Mir.
and Mrs Arthur Newell and Ted
Richardson are quite sick with the
measles.
Quite a number from Stcventuwn
attended the meeting that was held at
the home of Mrs. Eta Gowcll sun
day evening and good interest is
manifested in the Bible study.
w. Il. Frost is on the sick list.
Miss Maria Plimpton, who has
been quite sick, is reported as gain
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland True, who
have been staying at II. NJ. Star
birds since the fire, are now with
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. n. Adams.
Little Betty Gilman celebrated her
birthday last Thursday by receiving
callers and having u birthday cake
with two candles on it. She re-
ceived many cards and gifts.
Mrs. Ed Kicker passed a few days
in Lewiston last week with her sis
ter. returning home Sunday.
Alton Kicker passed the week end
in Lewiston.
Mrs Joseph Goodwin. who has
been i'll with a severe cold, is u little
better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
RICHMOND

Misses Gertrude Riley, Gertrude
Lint and Mrs. Flora Dcnham at
tended the Knights Of Columbus
MINISTRIES at Gardiner Monday eve
ming.
Mrs. Lewis Gaubert visited friends
III Portland Tuesday and Wednes-
Gay.
Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, forelady Of
the Durgin and Skillns Box shop,
passed the week end at her home IN
Freeport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bracket Of
Portland, passed the week end with
Mr.. Brackets mother, Mrs. Hattie
Bracket.
Miss Rill. Curtis has returned from
Boston, where she has been visiting
Miss Elsie Hinckley for a few weeks.
Mrs. Florence Somers and son,
John. went to Portland Monday. They
will visit relatives for short time.
Mrs. Cora Darrah of Lewiston
visited her sister, Mrs. l.. S. Alex
ander Sunday.
Miss Edna Marshall returned to
Topsham where she teaches school,
after passing the week end with her
parents Mr. and Mrs. j. II Marshall.
Mrs. James Welner Of Brunswick
has been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Wheeler for two
days.
The "Squire's Daughter" was Civ
en- at the Opera house Tuesday eve
ming before a large audience for .aI
benefit Of the Richmond Public lib
lary. a dance followed the play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
WEST GARDINER
Cobbosseecontee Grange

An interesting meeting of Cob
bosseecontee Grange was held Tues
day. Mar. 4, with an attendance OF
~ and two visiting members from
Litchfield Grange.
The morning session was taken up
with the regular routine of business.
including six applications for mem
hership. After the usual .bountifui
Grange dinner, meeting was called
to order in open session during the
lecturers program. Overseer X. l..
Snowe opened the program with an
excellent reading. The musical part
consisted of a piano solo by Verna
Bachelor: mandolin solo by Charles
Brooks and singing by the Grange.
Readings were furnished by Edith
Hinkley and Edith Towne. The
question for discussion was: How
Can the Meetings Be Best Conducted
to Interest the Young and the Older
Members, Both Sexes?" The usual
roll call vas responded to with read
ings and quotations.
The lecturer hopes to have a
speaker from the State department
at the next meeting, March IS. The
Grange will have an oyster stew din
ner on that date.
Children's day will be observed
the first Tuesday in April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
Senate Lays Aside
Farm Relief Bill

Washington, Mar. 5-Growing OPP
position in the senate to the proposal
that the government finance crop di-
versification led to the temporarily
laying aside today of the Norbeck-
Burtness bill, which would make such
provision, in favor of appropriation
treasures. An agreement was reach
ed, however, TO take up the farm re-
lief bill Monday under an arrange
ment for limiting debate so that final
action can be taken within few
hours.
Although conferred upon the bill I'M
Der consideration. the opposition ex-
tended also to McNary- Haugcn bill
which would establish l00.000.000
corporation to export surplus farm
products. Senator Mclean, Rcpub-
lican, Connecticut, "ecalling that
some members Of the farm bloc had
expressed their preference for this
hill. declared it could only result in
increasing the surplus. II 1t was sue
cessful. and would be Of no value
otherwise" The bill was defended
by its co-author. Senator McNary.
Republican, Oregon, who denied 1t
was intended to insure q profit on
farm commodities.
THE bill Is designed he explain
ed, "to place the farmer upon fair
competitive basis with other produ-
cers by giving him the ratio prices
ooual to the pre-war p-ices of manu-
featured goods"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06

Herman Levi Horne died at his
home in Randolph, $50 Water street,
Tuesday evening. age 16 vs.. 10 mo-.
20 days. He was born in West Gard
liner on April 6. 1907. the son of Ha-
lice and Martha (Williams) Horne.
He Is survived by his mother. and
father. one aunt, Mrs. Hattie Chick
of Emery's Mills. Springvale, Me-.
and three uncles, Samuel A. Williams
of Lynn. Mass, Herbert d. Williams
Of South Elliot. Me-. Oscar Williams
OF West Gardiner and one cousin,
Mrs. Florence Meserve of Waldoboro.
Nhneral will be held from the home
on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
and will be private. He was junior
at Gardiner high school and had been
sick with scarlet fever but 4 few
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
McTigue Training
For Stribling Bout
at BallstOn Lake, II. 7.

Ballston Lake. n. j.. March SIN
this little hamlet. tucked away on
the shore of a small lake Mike Nc
Tigue, champion light heavyweight,
is training for his return bout with
Young Stribling on March 81 In
Newark, \. J.
He came here because of his
friendship with Rev. Daniel ID. Ho-
gan. pastor of the Roman Catholic
Church here. at whose home he is
staying. McTigue's training each
day consists of about eight miles of
road wdck and few rounds OF work
in gymnasium fitted up for him in
Father Hogan's office. He is accom-
panied by Johnny O'Connor of Co.
hoes.
McTigue will leave for New York
AT the end of this week to continue
his training. Although he says he
will be handicapped by the injury to
his hand sustained in his last fight
with Stribling. McTigue is confident
of a speedy victory in the return
bout.
Father Hogan is a follower of
sports and at Niagara University in
1907 and 1905 he held the University
boxing championship at his weight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
Senate Debates
Coolidge Stand
on Philippine Isl.

Washington, March b-Gupllcu'tu,"
of President Coolidge's letter TO INC
Filipino Mission led to an unscheduleu
debate today in the senate upon 'ns
question Of immediate recognition OIL
the islands Independence.
Senator Robinson. Arkansas, 'he
Democratic leader. offered the eX-
ecutive communication for printing
i'm the record and then declared that
obstacles m the way OF immediate
recognition inevitably would give
grow as time passed and American
business interests In the islands in
creased. He declared the native
population was unanimous for indc-
pcndcnce.
Replying TO Senator Willis. Re.
publican, Ohio. who had asked II
consideration had been given the
financial side OF the problem, Sena-
tor Robinson denied that the out
standing bonds Of the Philippines
represented any ALLEGATION whatever
upon the United States government
No intimation was given that early
consideration Of the question would
be asked of the senate and the de-
bate died down as suddenly as it had
arisen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
NAME NEW SEC.
NAVY THIS WEEK

Washington, Mar. - President
Coolidge expects to select n success
sor to Edwin DENLY as secretary of
the navy before the end Of the week.
The chief executive today went
over a list of names furnished Ivy
newspaper correspondents who were
invited yesterday to submit suggcs-
tons as to men who would ill the
requirements which he has laid
down These requirements are that
the man to be selected he IA seasoned
business executive, Il leader of com
mcrce or industry. or an engineer of
acknowledged standing. The news
pepper correspondents to whom Mr..
Coolidge extended his invitation
were able to present about twenty
five names but most Of the names
presented had been already Consid
cred by the president.
In addition To going over the list
of names, the president held a con-
ference with William Cooper Proc
ter and Gamble company who had
been recommended by Senators
Willis and Tess, Republicans, Ohio.
White House officials declined to dis
cuss the conference but indications
came from other quarters that Mr..
Proctor was not a probable appOin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
NOTHING NEW IN
NIXON EXPLOSION

New Brunswick. n. j.. March D
While Assistant Prosecutor John Too
Ian Of MiddlescX county was invcst-
eating the circumstances surrounding
the blast last Saturday at Nixon. n.
j., which took the lives OF at least IS
persons. 1t was learned that inspectors
of the state department of labor have
day evening.
Today's Investigations failed to re-
veal any additional information of n
startling nature, ii was reported. Chem
ical experts VINO made n technical
analysis of the explosives found about
the plant after the blast were exam
incd, as were employees who were on
the scene Saturday but who escaped
unhurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
$4,000, 900 Loss
From Series Quakes
in Parts Costa RIGA

San Jose. Costa Rica. March o.
(By A. P)-The estimated loss in
government buildings and churches
from the earthquakes. which have
been in progress for two days, is
about Sl5, 100000. The private lesses
are very heavy, but have not been
estimated.
-Four hundred and eleven earth
shocks occurred in twelve hours. and
tremors continue in a mildcr form.
There are many appeals for help
coming from the west but thus far
very few casualties have been re-
ported. as the first shock gave the
people time to find places of safety.
The government has ordered the
closing of all administrative Offices
on account of the damage to official
buildings.
The American embassy building in
San Jose was not badly damaged.
and there were no casualties there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
Protest Shoe Shop
at LeYenWOrth Pen

Boston, Mar. 5-The directors OF
the New England Shoe and Leather
Association at a meeting today pass.
ed resolutions protesting against
bill recently enacted by congress APP
propriating funds for the establish,
ment of a shoe factory at the federai
penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas
the product of which would be fur
nished to the army, navy and otheT
government departments.
kilograms were sent to President
Coolidge, Senator Lodge and Chair
man Warren of the Senate approprl-
alton committee asking that the snoe
manufacturers be given hearing pc
fore the senate follows the example
of the house in reporting an appro'
prIation for the proposed factory.
The manufacturers claimed that the
penitentiary factory would deprive
the shoe factories Of approximately
s5,000,000 year in contracts ana
would take from shoe factory opera
tives $1,o00.000 a year wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
House Committee
Considers Four
Varieties of Bonus

Washington. Mkrch 5-Tour varie.
ties of soldier bonus bills were be.
fore the house ways and means CON-
mittee at the conclusion OF public
hearings today an dare expected to
form the basis of committee action
in framing a measure. Executive
sessions OF the committee at which
the bin will be drafted Will begin to-
morrow.
The propositions which received
most attention in the hearings were;
Straight cut cash payments In
full of adjusted compensation.
Restriction OF a bonus entirely 10
pald-up insurance policies.
4 two option measure providing
for full cash payments or insurance
policies.
The four option Mckenzie bill
similar to that vetoed by President
Harding, providing for cash payment
TO those not entitled to more than
$50; adjusted service certificates. q
form of deferred payment: NocationM
training and farm or home aid.
Other propositions also were ad-
vanCcd, including one by Represen'
tative Hayden, Democrat. ArlzenS'
to include in the Mckenzie measure
Elements. The first four however,
gained most support.
Kuowlton Durham, president or tm
I,y- Service Mems Anti-1}onus League
denounced bonus legislation rs 'un'
princinlcd" He said there were about
90. coo members Of tho league ana suC'
rnstcd that government funds whlen
might bc used for n bonus Ire. Rp"nt
ON dependents or disabled and deceased
veterans and ON the disabled med them
solves. Mr.. Durham also presented
socords of tho league. asked for yes
tcrdav by committee members.
The question whether the committee
will rrnort out n bonus bill probably
will hc the first thing taken up tomor-
row. Committee members nave lh"''
Gated. however. that majority laNor
rQporting bill.
Adyocatce of the full cash paFmem
pronoeitiou suggested that 1t be IL
nonccd hv bond issue covering l'''
riod of about 30 years. Tho D'iiI"'''tt
&c yctcrans' committee estimated Hn
n proposition would cost about 80
319, 0ON, 600 if all veterans cnooSe '"'
cash payment option. ,,,,.,.
Tho basis of all schemes Tor nn)usr
Cd compensation apparently was ths
,.ar,o 90 contained IN tho hill passed
last scesion-l.25 a day for home scrv'
ice and 81 80 day for ororaehs pe.N
ice. with maximum of $500 and S'-o
each. respectively.
Representative Rankin or MISSISSIPPI
nj. n member of tho Democratic Vc'eI,,
ans committee. insisted no addi'l"ha'
taxes would he necessary In Gomez
zion with tho fun cash payment pian.
ond added that ~ the Senate wouiu
lnoCl. ont of the revenue bill the P'".
vision for % per cent. reduction w
toxoa pavable this year more 'h"n
5000 600 600 would be available TO take
care of n bonus in the first year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
Gardiner Folks Hear Lyric
Entertainers Over Radio

The many Gardiner friends Of John
Fl. Lander. formerly of this city,
were pleased when on Monday night
they had the opportunity Of hearing
selections by the Lyric Quartet, of
which he is a member, broadcasted.
The concert was given from Station
WNAC, the Shepard Stores in Bos-
ton, and this quartet is from the
Universalist church Of Everett,
Mass.
This quartet has been broadcasted
from the same station several times
and Mr.. Lander has given several
concerts alone. 1t will be remember
ed that he was a Gardiner boy and
is brother to Arthur Lander, as
sistant postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
SOUTH GARDINER

Miss Emma Crossman has returned
home from the Gardiner General hos
pital, where she recently underwent
surgical treatment for appendicitis.
Joseph Black passed Saturday with
his mother, Mrs. Mary Black at Both.
Miss Rita Porter was the week
end guest Of Miss Greta Williams in
Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Whitcomb We're
called to Clinton the past week by
the death of Mrs. Whitcomhs aunt
Mrs. Harry Beedle of AlIstOn has
been passing a few days With her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Hall.
Miss Jennie Ralston of Chelsea
passed Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Eleanor Black
Mrs Downing of New Hampshire
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Thomas
;soodspced, Bartlett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
Greasy Garage Nearly Torn Down

The Willard Creasey garage build
ing is nearly torn down. Only the
front and the great beams remain.
THIS is the last stage in the history
of we'll known building. Once Il
church. the earliest Methodist church
of the town, located in what is now
Farmingdale and attended by many
of the older Loudon hill residents.
it was moved from it's original posi-
ton and became first stable and
then GRACE. Its usefulness as a
building ended with the fire that de-
stroyed so many cars. The great
beams, reminders of an older day
and it's thorough methods, have been
sold and will continue to be useful.
1t is understood that the automobiles
have also been sold. five to Clarence
Shepherd and two to Mr.. Ripley.
Several of the owners of burned
cars had the remains removed. APP
parently most Of the cars are good
only to be "junked."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
Prostate Trouble
Obtain Quick Relief

If you suffer from painful urina-
ton, get up frequently during the
night. have that awful dull ache and
burning sensation. by all means try
the Hexol home treatment. Hexol
is an improved, scientific prepara-
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Hexol tablets by return mail. En-
close 81 or pay 81 and postage on
delivery. just as you please. with the
distinct understanding that your
money will be refunded at once II
YOU are not pleased with the results
of the Hexol treatment. Don't con-
tinue to suffer from these painful
conditions. You risk no money.
Write for Hexol now.
MARvA PHARMACAL co.
Dept. A-1521 Coca Cola Bldg,
Kansas City, Mo.
feb. 1st23dthurs,1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
TOWN ELECTIONS

WEST BATH-Selectmen, +. W.
Haggett, Lincoln Williams, Earle c.
Donnell: town clerk, Nan +. Brown:
treasurer and tax collector w. II. Lar
rabee; school committee, Mrs. w. a.
Brown. Money appropriated. S6209;
schools. S2076: highways. S2216; new
schoolhouse interest and note. $3.50:
discount on taxes, $3.50: officers sala-
ries, s425: contingent fund, $500: care
of cemeteries, $50; forest fires, $50;
town reports, S62.
BOOTHBAY HARBOR - Selectmcn,
Geo. w. Haggett, Asa u. Upper. Ralph
A. Boyd: town clerk. w. Mari: town
agent, selectmen; treasurer. Benz. S.
Dunton; tax collector. NCwbert Pierce;
school committee. DR.. G. A. Gregory.
Money appropriated. S5i. 900: schools.
$2,970.s5; highways. $4,000; support of
poor, $1,000
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Assembly at G. n. s.

The regular weekly assembly was
held at Gardiner High Wednesday
morning and was one of the best held
this year. The program was opened
by a piano solo by Archie Cole Of
the Junior glass and the readings
were given by three boys of the sem
Tor class. Frank Lord took as his
subject THE Automatic Restaurant"
while Martling Jones gave a reading
entitled "On the Sleeping Car" and
Harold Newcomb spoke on MAR
riage." All OF the readings were
very humorous. and the boys were
obliged to walt for the laughter to
subside several times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-06
FREEDOM

SOUTH-South Freedom patrons
of the T.. +. d are rejoicing that
their post man will now deliver the
mail on time and not a day late.
1T Is a blessing to get our paper the
same day IT is printed" says one
patron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Basston are
receiving congratulations on the
birth OF twin boys. born Feb. %.
Mrs. Jacob Greedy made business
trip to Wateryille this week.
Miss Myrtle Penney has returned
from q trip to Boston, Newton,
Mass. and Portland.