davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
WORK OF
FIRE ladies STOPS
FIRE WALKER PLANT

What came near being the most
serious fire that Gardiner has had
for many years was checked only by
the prompt and efficient work of our
fire laddies last night when hre
broke out in the James Walker ana
Son Company plant on Bridge street.
Chief Dunn deserves mucn credlt
for the manner in which he handled
his men, and directed the nre nght-
ing. The fire is thought to have orr
ginated in the attic near the saw
dust men. and was discovered by
George Hunt, night Waterman at the
Gray-Hildreth Co, who at once
sent in the. alarm. ;,
When the department arrived
flames were shooting up the pack
end of the building, and prospects
were good for serious confiagra-
.tion, but the men soon had 1--WE lines
of hose on the building and had the
blaze under control in short time.
The loss by fire will be comparative
w small. most of the damage being
caused by water. Fortunately. the
wind was not blowing hard at this
time. as the situation was such that
the flames could have easily spread
to adjoining buildings.
During the fire two of the mem
bers of the department were injured,
falling from the roof of the building,
but sustained no serious injuries.
Patrick Bishop spraining his ankle
in the fall, while Arthur w. Smith
cut his hand.
The members of the Randolph fire
department were called and gave
considerable help in the work of fire
fighting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS
"Strongheart," the Wonder Dog, at
johnson Opera House Today

"Strongheart," the Wonder Dog, at
johnson Opera House Today
The big picture event of the pres
ent season takes place at the john
son Opera House today, for the, at
traction Is production that has
been over year in the making and
one which has been long awaited by
motion picture patrons. 1t is the
second film starring Strongheart, the
police dog, whose acting ability came
as a revelation in the release of his
first production, 1.-The Silent CalP'
over a year ago.
Laurence Trimble and Jane Muir
fin producers of the picture starring
this wonder dog answered the de-
mand for more pictures showing him
by announcing Drawn of the North"
a First National attraction and
promising it to be a bigger and a
better picture in every way. The
story selected demanded. among
other things a full pack of timber
wolves and the preparations for the
picture took more than six months.
The actual filming consumed an
equal period.
The results have been worth the
time and effort expended. according
to the critics who have reviewed the
production. for they hail it as being
one of the greatest achievements of
the entire production of pictures.
Strongheart has a greater and even
more difficult role but handles 1t in
the same surprisingly efficient man.
ner as he did his part in 1.-THE Silent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
NATIONAL HOME:

Officers Of the day. Capt John J.
Mooney.
John II. Nicholson has been grant
ed a furiough to visit relatives in
SacO.
Martin Quinn has returned from
pass to Bridgeport where he went
I to visit relatives.
Evert Wetsell. late Goth Battery,
n. Y. l.. A., has been granted a dis
charge from the Home.
Leonard Maillet passed Sunday
with relatives and friends in Lewis
ton.
John F. Hardiman left Monday
morning for his home in Providence,
Il. l.. where he has accepted a cleri-
cal position.
Michael Verrille, Of Bridgeport,
late Co. b, 32S. L. S. Inf, has been
admitted to tho Home.
Fred f. Hutchinson, of I.itchfield.
late Co A. /, Me. Cav. and Francis
Newell Foss of Machias, late u. s.
Navy have reported for admission to
the Home.
Mrs. Inez Pratt OF Augusta has
been detailed as chambermaid at the
hotel.
Ivan Bicknell Post No. 90, Ameri-
can Legion is in receipt of a card Of
appreciation from Mrs. Edith Boiling
Wilson. widow of the late President
Woodrow Wilson. in response to n
letter of coincidence sent at the time
of the death of her husband. The
card has been placed in very neat
frame and will he hung in their hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Picture Program at NJ f.. Church


The picture program at the Ran
dolph Methodist church this week Is
of unusual interest to young and
old. and will be of great interest to
all high school scholars. 1t has the
hearty endorsement of Superintend-
ent Jerrish. Principal Taylor, and
all the teachers Of all schools. The
Sunday services and week day SER
vices are attractive as we'll as carry
ing an excellent lesson. At Last!
the great American Epic! 1.-THE
Deerslayer." James Fennimore
Cooper's greatest novel. has been
enacted for the screen by an all star
cast and will be shown at the M. f.
church Thursday. March Doth, at
7.30. This is just the picture you
have been waiting fora virile,
wholesome, uplifting drama. full of
the glorious courage of our country's
pathtlnders-a courage that was
moral as well as physical. preserving
all the scenic beauty and picturesque
atmosphere. All the familiar char
acters of this well known story live
again--the beautiful. headstrong
Judith. Gentle Hetty. the noble Deer
slayer. Hurry Harry. Chinkaj jock and
the rest-re- enact the stirring scenes
tnat marked lne advance OIL tIle RUE
Face into the domain of the Red
Man. Thrilling battles on land and
water-bow and arrow against gun
powder. and woven through the
warp of history is the tender ro-
nance of the "Deerslayer." The
Deerslayer himself. truthful. faithful.
courageous. is an inspiring figure to
the youth of our country and because
of this. the film has been officially
endorsed by the Boy Scouts of
America. 1t Is an epic drama that
will endure for all time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Delightful st. Patrick's Party

The Saint Patrick's day party and
social given Monday evening by the
men of the Social Welfare Club Of
the Methodist church was n very
pleasant affair and well attended.
The vcstry was attractively decorat-
cd with Strcamers and festoonS OF
green and white and shamrocks.
There was a pleasing musical pro-
gram given early in the evening.
then social followed. The numbers
were as follows: Selection by the or
chestra: solo by Melvin Herbert
Head: medley by a mems chorus;
solo by Raymond Schaffer: song by
A. n. Smith: selection by the orchcs-
ira and solo by Elmer Head. The
orchestra was augmented by num-
bcr of instruments. Winsor Sawin,
director, played the slide trombone,
Mrs. Merton Niles was ut the piano,
and Melvin Head at the drums.
Karl Hooper and Leo Sheldon cor
nets: Edwin Small and w. Frank
Pierce violins completed the list OF
members. They not only gave sclec-
tons on the concert program. but
also played for the games which fol-
lowed Various action and group
games that included the greater part
of the company were played. The
refreshments were ice cream. sher-
bet and cakes with appropriate Saint
Patrick'a day frosting. All the
guests had q delightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

Ida Pennington Tasker. wife of
Albert Tasker passed away early
Monday morning Their home at SO
Dresden avenue after brief illness,
She was born in Fredericton, n. b.,
on March !. 1871. the daughter of
John III. and Margaret (Stevens)
Pennington. and came to Gardiner
about thirty years ago. Mrs. Tas-
ker was a woman of unusually pleas
Ing personality. and was always
kccnly interested in the social ac-
uvitics of the city nd she leaves
many friends who will sincerely
mourn her loss. She Is survived by
her husband and mother and one
son. Dana, a student at Amherst
college. and one sister. Miss Gertrude
Pennington of New York. Funeral
services Will be held Wednesday af-
ternoon at two o'clock from the late
home on Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Farmingdale Annual
Town Meeting Held

The annual town meeting of Farm.
ingdale was held Monday afternoon at
Town hall and the following were
elected: Moderator. e. D. Hayford;
first selectman. w. c. Horne: second.
f. r. Ames: third. A. J. Carter; town
clerk, Elmer Stevens; street commits
sioner, A. B. McCausland; school COM
mittee, Mrs. Mabel Arthur: tax collec-
tor and town trea surer. j. w. Williams;
auditor, NJ. I. Parker; fire warden, +. II.
MARSHALL: fire inspector, F. r. Ames.
The following appropriations were
made: Contingent, $500; street lights,
$3.50; Memorial Day, S25; highways,
sidewalks and culverts, $500: snow
bills, $500: cemetery. $3.50: common
schools. S4500; text books, 1925; school
supplies. $3.50: repairs on school prop
erty, $500; high school tuition. $4,000;
hydrant rental. $500; protection from
fire. $500: mothers aid. 800; Gardiner
library, Sos; sewer on Bowman street.
$4,000; fire hose, s355; special appro-
priatfon for gravel, 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Goldstein Guilty
Of Search Seizure
'Charge-AppealS

Ludwig Goldstein was found guilty
in q search and seizure case tried be-
fore Judge Will c. Atkins in the
Gardiner Municipal Court Monday
afternoon and was fined 5000 and
costs. and two months in jail with six
months additional in default Of pay
ment. Mr.. Goldstein appealed and
Max and Harry Goldberg went his
bonds, furnishing $500 for his ap-
pearance in the April term of the
Superior court.
Tho complainant was Mrs. George
Copeland who accused Goldstein of
selling vanilla to her husband for
drinking purposes. Mrs. Copeland
took the stand. and testified that she
had seen her husband come out of
Goldstein's store on Bridge Street.
Monday noon. and had taken two
bottles of vanilla away from him, she
then found Chief Dunn, and had the
warrant made out. She declared that
he had nothing to drink when he left
home. She had gone to Mr.. Gold
stein at one time and asked him not
to sell vanilla to her husband, and he
answered her by saying that he
hadn't. Mrs. Copeland also said that
she was not the only one who had
asked him not to sell 1t to her hus-
band, and that she had seen Cope
land coming out of the store six or
seven times within the last two
months. and that he had had other
bottles similar to those in question in
his possession at different times. She
declared that she had never asked
him to buy vanilla for household
purposes as she used different kind,
which she always bought at the At
lantic and Pacific Tea Store.
Chief of Police Dunn was then
called and testified that he and Of
ficers Harrington and Wat-on had
gone to the store. and had found the
extract in box behind the counter.
Mr.. Goldstein asked the officers what
1t was all about. and When the Chief
asked him If he sold the vanilla to
Copeland he admitted that he had,
and said that Copeland told him that
his wife asked him to get 1t. as she
could not leave the house. He hesi-
tated. but finally decided that 1t was
all right and sold him the two bot
ties. Officer Harrington was called,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
RICHMOND

Miss Adele Hartford. who is at
tending the Fisher Business College
at Somerville, Mass. is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Har-
ford, for weeks vacation.
Miss Leila Bishop, who attends
Cony High school. Augusta, passed
the weekend at her home in Rich
mond.
Mrs. Robert Ordway of Skowhe-
gan has returned home after enjoy
ing a weeks visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dunn.
Miss Dorothy Honaker left Friday
for Portland and will pass the two
weeks vacation in that city with her
mother. Mrs. Walter Barnes.
Homer Alexander, principal of the
high school at kezar Falls, is in
town for the two weeks vacation.
At the regular meeting of Kenne-
bee Valley Encampment Friday
evening. a class of eight candidates
received the Royal Purple degree.
A large number of the members
were present.
Mrs Raymond Libby has returned
from weeks trip to Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hawkes. left
Monday for several weeks stay with
relatives in Haverhill and Provi-
dence.
George Brennan and niece, Miss
Minta Cain, have returned from New
Hampshire, where they have passed
the winter, and have opened their
homo ON the River road.
Mrs. Blanchard Chapman passed
the weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Morrill, in Bath.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega-
tional church will meet Wednesday
with Mrs. Leighton Gardiner. The
ladies of the Methodist church will
hold a public supper at their vestry
Wednesday of this week.
Mrs. Albert Merserve and daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Sweet. visited rela-
tives in Augusta Saturday, Miss
Sweet remaining until Monday.
Ransome Garrett. principal of the
Richmond High school. left Friday
on business trip to Boston.
Morris CHASER left Sunday for q
weeks business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Birthday PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Blanchard
we're the guests Sunday of Mrs.
Blanchard's mother, Mrs. Isabelle
Farley, Greenville street. The oCca-
sion was her thirty-ninth birthday.
Other guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Robbins and son William, and
Miss Frances Farkey of Hallowell,
also Mr.. Fob Coffin and Miss Dorothy
Haskell of Augusta. a handsome
biz thday cake was given her by her
sister and she also received other
useful and attractive gifts. Ice cream.
cake. oranges and home made fudge
wero served. \ very pleasant day
was passed by both hostess and
guests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

The annual state Y. NJ. c. a. boys
conference will be held in Augusta
the last three days Of this month.
This delegation of some 200 young
men, among the finest of the state,
is TO be provided for at an expense
of about $1,000 by the cooperative
effort CT Augusta, Hallowell, Cards
ner and Winthrop. Our citys part
will be to provide homes with lodg-
ing and breakfast for fifty Of these
Young men and to raise 500 towards
the general expenses. This confer
onCe of so many young men between
the ages of Is and 20 is n wonder
full gathering and a great inspiration
for good to all those attending. Our
city must do its part in this good
work and the citizens should respond
generously with the lodging and
funds needed, when called upon a
little later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
ENJOYABLE Birthday Party

Little Miss Mary Wood Vigus,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Vi
gus. had her very first birthday party
yesterday afternoon Mt the age OF one
year. She entertained nine Of her
small friends. their ages varying
from one year to five. The small
guests seated at the table for re-
freshments presented n picture thar
was most attractive and really de-
serves to be commemorated In
photograph form. Two. one of them
the hostess. needed high chair
which added . the picturesqueness
Of the occasion.
The table was n delight to the eye
even without its complement OF
young guests. Streamers of green
in honor of st. Patrick's day came
from the central lights. The center
piece was q vase of yellow carna-
tons. There were place cards, sham
rocks and st. Patricks day nut cases
which In this instance contained ami
NAL crackers. At each place was
tiny candle. When the guests sat
down all these were lighted rs were
also the central lights. There was +
u gay little birthday cake with one
green candle. The refreshments were
sandwiches of simple fashion, gra-
ham crackers. ginger snaps and Or
ange juice served in little glass
mugs. Each little guest on leaving
had q small green flag presented.
The older people who accompanied
the guests of honor were served tea,
sandwiches and delicious little cakes.
Little Miss Mary's first party was
certainly q decided success. She
received many gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

AS there was no meeting of the
Ladies' Aid Of the Universalist
church last week, and as there is so
much work to be done, those of the
Ladies' Aid who are members of the
Mission Circle are asked to bring
their supper Tuesday afternoon at
the monthly meeting of the Circle
which will be held in the vestry
Tuesday evening. Miss Carrie Man
son will be in charge of the program,
which will be on Colleges Of the
Orient"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Mrs. Williamson Entertains

Mrs. E. F. Williamson and Mrs. A.
w. Fuller. entertained the ladies of
the Camp at bridge Monday after
room at the Home hotel and the af-
fair proved a most enjoyable one.
Bridge was played until $50 when
the scores were counted up showing
Mrs. II. NJ. Gould to be high card.
winning the prize. A luncheon was
served consisting of chicken sand
yiches. olives. nuts. coffee, ice cream
and cake. In keeping With the day,
the place-cards were shamrocks,
with shamrock designs on the score
cards. The hotel parlor and dining
room were prettily decorated for the
occasion. Mrs. J.. F, Kicker. and Mrs
X }. Kirk. of Augusta were among
the guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Holmes of Lewiston
Speaker at St.
Patrick's Concert

The annual st. Patricl's concert was
held last evening at ST. Joseph's hall
with Hon. Herbert e. Holmes of Lew
iston as the speaker of the evening.
A program of varied interest was
given including vocal solos. readings
and dancing. Perhaps the most pleas
ing of the many features on the pro-
gram were the delightful readings of
Miss Rosemary Allen of Bangor, who
is a student at the Emerson College of
Oratory in Boston. The dancing of
Miss Leona Cormier was another fea-
ture, as this talented poung person has
made name for herself in Gardiner
and vicinity. Rev. FIR p. II. Reardon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Miss Elizabeth G, Masters

HaIIOWeII people VIII regrCt 70
learn of the death Saturday, March
Is. in Atlantic City. n. j.. of Miss
Elizabeth G. Masters, daughter OF the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Masters
of Hallowell and granddaughter of
Col. Andrew Masters Of the publish
ing firm of Masters and Livermore.
She was the last member OF one OF
Hallowcll's fine old families. She
was II member for many years OF
the Old South church of Hallowel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

Edward Deag, who went to the
Augusta General hospital ten days
ago on account of an abscess on his
eye. is reported to be improving, and
expects to be at home the last of
this week.
David McGinn has bought the
former Idlewild studio of Perley
Wedge and had 1t moved to his lot
on Spruce street, and is having it
remodeled for a bungalow. 1t took
II horses to move the building.
Clarence Moore of Portland was
calling on friends in town Saturday.
Schools in town closed Friday Tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

In the absence of the pastor OF the
Baptist church. Mrs. c. T.. Young
gave the Missionary lecture Sunday
evening. aided by Fred Magrath who
handled the steriopticon. The lee
ture proved very interesting and
gave much information respecting
the missionary work done in other
lands by the women of the Northern
Baptist Convention in half a century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

Judging from the manner In
which the children collected about
the opera house for the matinee yes
terday 1t is very evident that all are
glad of the privilege of again en-
joying the movies has been restored
to them. Their unbounded hilarity
and general capers amused the
pedestrians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

Rev. Fletcher Kollin. director o,
Religious Education Of the Baptist
denomination of Maine. will give an
address at the Baptist church next
Sunday morning. Mr.. Knollin will be
listened to with special interest. as
this is his first visit to Halloween
since he was elected to his present
position last fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
DRESDEN

SOUTH-Cora Lowe visited her
brother, George Lowe in Richmond
a few days last week.
Leland SieGars has been quite
SICK for the past week with a bad
cold and rheumatism.
Emma Hatch is reported on the
sick list.
j. L. Jones of South Freeport has
been at his home for the past few
days. He returned to Frceport
Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Carlton visited friends
in West Dresden one day last
week.
Margaret Pushard Is visiting reia-
tives in Bath for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

There will be a meeting OF the
Ever Ready class at the home of
the president, Miss Althea Stuber
this evening at Z o'clock. All officers
and committee chairmen are asked
to have reports. The social and
program com nittees are asked to be
present as there Is special business
to come before the melting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

The Pine Cone Club will meet
Wednesday evening at 2 Temple
street with Mrs. John Currier. Mrs.
Alice Turner and Mrs Currier will
be hostesses. All companions will
please attend. The meeting viii be
both business and social Sewing
will be done and all are asked to
come prepared to sew. Those who
nave not brought aprons for the
coming fair are asked to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Halo
we'll Centennial Burial Ground Asso--
citation will be held at the office OF
Beane & Belne in HaIlowell TUESDAY.
March 18th. 1924, at 2 O'Clock Z. NJ. TO
act upon tho reports of officers for the
past year: to elect officers for the en-
suing year and to transact any other
business which may legally come be-
fore said meeting.
March 10, 1924. mchl2-17-ls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

1t is urgent that all members at.
tend the American Legion meeting
tonight in the Post rooms. Impor.
tant business to be acted upon-a
speaker to talk on an interesting
subject-and refreshments should
make this one of the best meetings
of the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

The judges for the II. s. s. Sopho.
more prize speaking contest which
will take place Thursday evening OF
this week in City Hall are PRINCIPAL
John Pottle of Winthrop, PRINCIPAL
Edward Perkins of Cony High, Au.
gusta. and Mrs. George Wilson OF
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

The regular meeting of the Gar
diner chapter, Loyal Order Of Moose,
heart Legion. 1t is the desire of the
officers that all members will make
an effort to attend. A large class
will be initiated, officers will be NOM
mated and refreshments will be SER
yad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

Health Officer DIR. w. o. Cobb re-
quests the Journal to publish the fol-
lowing statements: REV. Edwin c.
McAllister, in charge of Christ
Church, having met all the require
ments of the Gardiner Board of
Health. feel it is perfectly safe to
release him from quarantine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

Theree will be a rehearsal Of the
degree team of Eurekah Rebekah
lodge Friday evening. 1t is hoped
that every member will make a
special effort to be present as this
will be the last rehearsal before
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Funeral Of Abby r. Weston

The funeral of the late Abby F.
Weston was held at two o'clock
Monday afternoon from the home of
her sister. Mrs. Bertha Allen, on
Pleasant street, DIR. Langdon Quimby
officiating. Interment was at Oak
Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold social meeting Wednesday
evening with Mrs. Guy Overlook, I'm
ion street. Members are asked 20
bring sewing or fancy work to pre-
pare for q sale later. Refreshments
will be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

We hear that it is neither good
wheeling nor good slcighing. But
Hallowell can adapt itself to all con-
ditions. Recently hack belonging
to the Niles stable came in with the
front part on runners and the rear
on wheels.