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Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
OAKLAND

The meeting Of 1.-THE What-so- ever
Guild" OF the United Baptist church
which was to have been held Nom
day evening at the home of Miss
Ruth Penney on Water street has
been postponed on account of the
storm until this Wednesday evening
The second and third chapters of the
study book, 1.-THE Soul Of An Emil
grant," will be taken up. The hosts =
esses for the occasion are Mrs. EdnaH
Brown. Miss Audrey Spaulding and
Miss Ruth ePnney.
Lloyd Fowles, who has been pass
ing the vacation at the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Fowles,
Fas returned to his studies at Bow
doin college.
Mrs. John Carroll fell down sever
al stairs one day last week and all
though no bones were fractured, she
was badly bruised and is confined
to her home on the Belgrade road
and her daughter, Mrs. Harry Brad
bury of Fairfield is caring for her
Greeley Pierce, Lloyd Fowles.
Lawrence Leayitt and Harold Saw
telle were week end guests OF Shor-
Eourn Stineford at his cottage on
Lake Messalonskee,
Mrs. Maud Nugent OF the Fairfield
road has returned from week end
visit with Mrs. Francis Spofford Of
SkOwhegan
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
FarnsWorth Says
Will Organize Klan
of Own If Ousted

Portland, April S-Plans to depose
from Office f. Eugene - Farnsworth.
king klaagle of the Ku Klux Klan Of
Maine. are under way.
A strictly private meeting OF sew
eral score klansmen in Pythian Tenn
pie last evening, said to have been
convoked by DIR. w. H. Witham, re-
suited today In rumors about the
streets that Captain Jack Thompson,
representing National headquarters
of the Klan. had read before the
meeting message purporting to be
from Imperial Wizard Evans, depos-
ing Kletgle Farnsworth from office
in the Maine Klan and removing him
to Ohio as organizer in that State.
Neither denial nor nfirmation
that this was the feature and sole
purpose of last nights gathering
could he elected from DR.. Witham
when interviewed today.
The meeting was closed to the
public and a report of its purpose
or of action taken there will have to
go as rumor. and not as fact over
my name,' said the doctor.
knowledge of the meeting and of
action taken last night was in pos
session OF kleagle Farnsworth this
morning. he says. He claims that
among tie klansmen present in the
Pythian Temple gathering were doz-
ems of followers faithful to his re-
gime."
"But I am still King Kleagle of the
Maine klan," said Mr.. Faruswortl,
land you may say for me that last
nights meeting was a decided
breach of the constitution and by
laws of the khan and the party or
parties responsible for the gathering
lacked authority to take such action
Admitting that charges of treason
to the Khan had been preferred against
him, Kleagle Farnsworth insisted
vehemently that the action of small
group of local opponents nor all the
authority of the national klan itself
can remove me from the State of
Maine"
''They may take from me the title
of King kleagle of the Maine khan but
IL they do / will build up new organ
ization, independent of the klan and as
State proposition entirely, and 1 am
assured of almost unanimous support
Of present members of the klan and its
friends IL such steps become neces-
sary."
Referring to the charges OF treason
declared against him In the meeting
last night, Kleague Farnsworth declar-
ed that the whole basis for the princi-
pal charge rests in the fact that he has
supported q Statewide organization Of
women in Maine as an organization
quite independent OF the HI Klux Klan
or OF the nationally recognized sister
organization, the Women OF the Ku
Klux KIan.
"women of Maine came to me in
groups following perfection Of the
mems organization and requested that
branch for women be started. In
working out plans for such an auxil-
larry we discovered that wives of many
Maine klansmen were born In Canada
or in other foreign countries. which
fact automatically barred them from
membership In the women's orgsnixa-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
PALMYRA
David r. LonsIsy

David K Longley, a respected citi-
zen OF st. Adams, passed away
Wednesday, April after q few days'
illness. Mr.. Longley was a son Of
tho late Ithamir and Louisa fPark-
mani Longley and was born i'm PAL
myra, April II, 1888. In 1855 he was
married to Miss Eliza A. French Of
81. Aibans, and In 1859 they moved
10 81. Adams. where they have since
resided. Two sons were born TO
them, Burt Longiey who died in
1888 and Percy r. Longley who lives
at Los Angeles. Cal.
Mr.. Longley was honest, con-
scientfous In all his dealings and
iapored Tor the comfort Of l1is own
household He had been four times
to California. He is survived bv his
wife. a son, Percy r. Longley OF Los
Angeles and two nephews. Edwin
roscoe Longley of Boulder Creek.
Cal, and Roscoe w. Hanson of Wa,
1ervfiie: three nieces. Mrs. Ella A.
Blaisdeii OF Palmyra, Mrs. Mary Bur-
rill OF Skowhegan and Mrs. Ada
Dyer Of Oakland, also a sister in law.
Mrs. Harriet N. LongIey OF Pittsfield'
The funeral was held at fl,e home
Saturday. Rev. G. II. Johonneft Of
Paimyra spoke words Of comfort. A.
r. Burton Of Hartland had charge
OF the arrangements. The flowers
were profuse and beautiful. Mrs
Charles Tibbetts of Hartiand sang
TWO selections with sfrs Alice Math-
ews at the piano. The bearers were
Freeman Mills. Samuel Fellows. AL
fred Bigelow and Fred Lucas. The
interment was made at the village
cemetery.
Among those from out Of town who
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
GIRLS TO STAGE
WATER CIRCUS At
"Y" TUESDAY EVE,

"A water circus with regular clowns,
elephants, side shows and the whole
business Is TO be staged in the Y. NJ
Z. A. pool on Tuesday evening, April
Is. at O'Clock by the members of
the girls and ladies' swimming
classes. The event is being staged
under the direction of Mrs. OCon-
nor. the swimming instructor, and
promises to be a big novelty to the
people Of the city.
There viii be all sorts OF stunts
both in and under water. serious and
comical The special under water
diving will be especially worth
watching as there are to be some
brand new dives tried out at this
time. Several special attractions in
the line OF side show numbers are
also scheduled for the evenings fun
While the exact way in which many
OF the performers will appear Is be-
ing kept strict secret, il is under
stood that several well known circus
characters, including the Bearded
Lady, the Fat Woman. Fatima, the
Fortune Teller and numerous others
win be present to help make this cir
Gus real one even if q trifie damp
4 real 1--we elephant was also prom
tsed by Mrs. O'Connor but 1t looks
herself
Some out-of- town swimming tai
ent is to appear to help out on the
program and with the exceptionally
fine swimmers among the Augusta
girls who attend the swimming
classes at the 7. NJ. c, A. tank, there
u no doubt that there will be some
especially fine SWIMMING shown dur
Ing the evening.
A water carnival was held several
weeks AEo under the direction Of
MIS-. O'Connor and this proved very
interesting and pleasing. A number
OF the girls showed up especially
strong at that time and they will
take part in this event, as well as
several others who were sick al that
time. Mrs. o'Connor has promised
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

tion officially recognized by the ma.
tional khan
"The women then decided that they
would prefer q State organization in
dependent of the Maine klan. this to ad-
nit foreign-boTn Protestant women and
at the same tine do away with the need
of sending any part of the monies
gained through membership fees and
dues outside Of the State. This met
with my approval and ! have since
sponsored the propagation Of the
movement in every way possible.
"Sueh action On my part does not
meet with the approval of Judge
Conner. who stands high In National
Klan circles and who Is the head of
the National women's organization,
because it means that Judge Conner
can not promote his organization in
Maine"
Kleagie Farnsworth insisted that
he was granted promotion of such an
organization because 1t would mean
taking money out of Maine that be-
longs here. 1T is a crime to take
money out of Maine because people
here are poor as whole"
He was equally insistent that the
sponsors of last nights meeting had
no charges of serious nature against
Capt, Jack Thompson, principal
speaker of the meeting, as one whom
he fFarnsworth) had aided In plac-
ing in high Khan Office and who now
is attempting to oust the Farms
worth a. kleagle TO satisfy his own
interests.
Thompson comes from Texas and
has no interest In Maine whatever,
except to propagate a new organiza-
tion here known as the. Crusaders,
which permit Protestant men of
alien birth to enter as members and
which oppose on the grounds that
it means sending Maine money out
Of the State"
Questioned as to the possibility of
his going to Ohio as organizer for
the khan in that State Kleagle Farns5
worth stated that he had come to
going to stay" The Ku Kiux Klan
or any OF its officers hasn't a job
or an Office anywhere fnat can tempt
want me to stay here and I intend
to do so."
Admitting that he had offers to
go to Ohio as organizer. kieagle
Farnsworth referred to q telegram
Brown Harwood, member of the
Nation Kioneilium, highest execu-
tive body of the Klan. The wire had
came, according to Farnsworth.
from Columbus. O., and. as read by
the kleagle, stated: Are you COM
ing. and when? Wire care Of Seneca
Hotel. Need you badly"
Public meeting in City Hall on FRI
day evening. April IS. with kIeagle
Farnsworth as the principal speaker
and for the purpose of giving his
stand on recent controversies that
have arisen from himself as the GEN.
trail figure was announced follow
ing the interview with Kleagle
Farnsworth this noon.
Arrangements have been complet-
ed for this public meeting and at
City Hall is registered engagements
hall for that evening under the
name OF II. e. Farnsworth. lecturer,
and Fl. A. Saunders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
MT. VERNON

Carl w. Jacobs and children
called on his father. Hollis K
Jacobs, Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs.. John Walker are the
proud parents of son born Satur-
day, April s. E
Mrs. William p. Walker under
went q surgical operation at st
Barnabas hospital, Portland, April
2 and is reported to be doing well,
Mrs. Otis l.. Dunn has been quite
sick with a cold. but is. able to be
Up again.
Mrs; Charles Hutchinson passed
Saturday at Albion farm.
William z. Walker passed a pleas
ent birthday at Albion farm Sunday
He was accompanied by his brother
Miles &. Dudley.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
PITTSFlELD
Mr.. Nattia (MarrnMl Hersey

Word has been received here OF
the death OF Mrs. Nettie (Merrow)
Hersey. which occurred in a hospital
in Lowell. Mass, Sunday evening.
April 6. Mrs. IIersey is the widow
of the late c. NJ. .Hersey and they
were former residents of Pittsfield
and Mrs. Hersey had many friends
here, who will learn of her death
with deep regret.
The surviving relatives are a son.
Erwin Hersey of Lowell, Mass, n
sister, Mrs. Addie Keene Of Pittsfield.
Me.. and a brother. Bert Morrow of
Minneapolis. Aiinn, The funeral SER
vice was held at Lowell Tuesday
afternoon and the remains will be
brought to Pittsfleld and placed in
the receiving tomb and burial will
be made later in the Pittsheld village
cemetery.
Mrs. Addie Keene left Mondav
evening for Lowell, Mass, called
there by the death OF her sister,
Mrs. Nettie Hersey.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
Mrs. MeIxar A, Eamss Gives Party

Mrs. Melzar Eames very happily
entertained at her nome on Leavitt
street Saturday evening number OF
friends to meet Mrs. Elmer Sawyer of
North Anson, an old school friend of
Mrs. Eames. who is in town to be
near Mr.. Sawyer, who Is a surgical
patient at the Kennebec Valley hos
pital, and who while in town Is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Eames, The
evening was passed playing sixty
three, there being two tables. The
hostess served delicious refreshments.
The affair was much enjoyed by the
guest of honor as well as the other
guests who appreciated Mrs. Eames
cordial hospitality.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
Mrs. Mary A. Walton

Mrs. Mary A. Walton, a highly
esteemed and much beloved lady.
passed away Monday night at the
home OF her daughter and husband,
Mr., and Mrs. John II. Grundy on
Mechanic street. She had resided
at the Grundy home and during a
long illness she has received tender
care, being nursed the greater part
of the time by her granddaughter,
Miss Helen Grundy.
Mrs. Walton was born in Danville,
Quebec, Canada. and was the daugh-
ter of Berton and Maria Brown
Perkins. She was 7G years of age.
In young womanhood Mrs. Walton
was married to J. Henry Walton in
Salem, Mass, who died 2S years ago.
Mrs. Walton leaves besides the
daughter with whom she resided
since the death of her husband. a
son. Berton III. Walton, who because
OF Ill health moved to California
some years ago, and three brothers.
Norris Perkins. Solon Perkins and
Calvin Perkins. all of Danville, Que
bee, Canada: also two sisters. Mrs.
Elizabeth Curtif. New Hampton, ".
H.. and Mrs. A. J. Williamson of
Littleton. N. II.
Mrs. Walton was a worthy and
beloved member of the Centenary
Methodist church. the Ladies' Social
Circle of that church and the Rus
sell Relief Corps. She was refined.
gentle woman and possessed a rare
charm and was devoted to her fam
lily. Since coming to Skowhegan
from Solon with the Grundys IL
years ago she has made many
friends here.
The funeral service will be held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Grundy
on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock
and will be conducted by Rev. Her.
bert l.. Nichols of the Methodist
church. The remains. accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs Grundy. will be
taken on the 2.35 p. M. train for
Salem. Mass, where burial will be
made in the family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

row include William III. Miller, of
Columbus, Ohio. former assistant
attorney general Of Ohio, and ]. +.
Baughan, of Harrington, Texas, a
friend fthe late Jake l.. Hamon,
Republican national committeeman
from Oklahoma. They will he asked
regarding gossip of oil deals at the
Chicago Republican national cOnven-
ton in 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
Class Paris Ass;vnod

The class parts for the eighth grade
OF the village school have been as
signed as follows: Valedictory. Phyl-
lis u. Whitman; salutatory, Dorothy
Dixon; history. Lawrence Gerald:
prophecy. Margaret Adams: will.
Maxwell Ward: address to under
graduates, Everett Runnells; pre-
sentation of gifts. Harriet Cham
berlain; essays, Hattie Goodrich.
Marion Hume. Ella Holt, Harold
Weymouth. Clara Whitten.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
SKOWHECAN

Frank Shaw, who has been the
guest of his uncle and aunt, MIR.
and Mrs. Arthur Hafey of Cornville,
was in town Tuesday and left for
his home in Dexter.
Miss Helen James. who passed
the weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James in Cornville, was
in town Tuesday and will today re-
turn to Rockland, where she is en-
ployed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Tomorrow afternoon the ladies of
the Old South League are to give
their annual Easter sale. Very many
attractive articles have been prepar-
ed for this occasion. There will he
things, to eat and things to wear. all
most desirable. Chatting dish lunches
will be served from 4 TO 6. The sale
will open at II noon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
Funeral Of Frank Anderson

Funeral services for Frank Ander.
son Jr., infant son OF Mr.. and Mrss
Frank Anderson were held at the
residence on Aver street. Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. +. s.:
Bernauer of the United Baptist
church officiated. The bearers were
Mr.. Bernauer and Mr.. Bolman and
the remains were placed in the tom9,
to await burial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

attended the funeral were. Mr.. and
Mrs. Roscoe w. Hanson, Mrs. w. a:
Knauff of Waterville. Mr.. and Mrst
III. E. Turner, Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. CO.
burn OF North Newport, Mrs. Elliott
of Corinth, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Blais,,
dell of Palmyra and Bertha Longley
of Pittsfield. :
Everett Hughes returned from
Dexter Friday. where he had been
receiving surgical treatment at the
Dexter hospital.
+. X, Davis and L. L. Davis were
In Skowhegan last week on business.
Miss Edna Lenfest passed the.
week end with her mother in Pitts,
field ~
Guy Wellman and A. P, Howes
were in Skowhegan last week, where.
they. are serving upon the traverse
jury.
Miss Annie NJ. Fuller returned 10
the University of Maine on Monday.
after passing the Spring vacation at
her home.
Mrs. Isora Gilpatrick has beeR
visiting for couple of weeks
with. relatives in Wateryille and
vicinity. =
II. II. Fuller was in Orono last
week attending the meetings of the
annual Farmers Week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Hallowell high has just received
the last of the pictures which We're
it's share OF the proceeds Of the Art
Exhibit. The picture is reproduc-
ton of a photograph of Stratford on
Avon and has been beautifully franz
ed by Huntoon. 1t Is to hang in the
English class room. This picture that
received the majority of votes in high
school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

In 1914 Hallowell had a"boolstore
kept by Ezekiel Goodale that had the
quaint name, AT the Sign of the BIZ
BILE" The list of books obtainable
khere was a long one and included
some Of the best OF what was then
recent English literature as we'll as
the works of early American authors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fremont HON.
sted OF West Front street an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Ruth Winona HON.
sted, 10 Irving Lee Carver of Bethel.
Miss IIomsted is the only child of
Mr.. and Mrs. IIomsted and was
GRADUATED from Skowhegan High
schoe! in 1920 and from the Farm
ingtcn Normal school in 1922 and
has ,,irta been q successful teacher.
She is very popular with large cir
Gle of friends, who will be happy to
know OF her engagement.
Mr.. Carver Is a prosperous young
business man of Bethel and is much
liked by all of Miss Homsted's
friends, who have met him. during
his frequent visits at the Homsted
home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

The quarterly business meeting of
the Home Department of the Green
street Methodist Sunday school will
be held in the vestry of the church
this Thursday afternoon beginning
at 2.30 o'clock. Following the bust
ness meeting, social hour will be
enjoyed and refreshments served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

that the circus should far surpass
the carnival and with that assurance
there is little doubt that the Y. NJ.
c. A. swimming pool room will be
altogether too small to accommodate
the crowd that will attend on Tues
day night,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Donald Q. Burleigh of Stockholm,
who has been visiting relatives in
this city for several days, returned
10 his home in the Aroostook town,
Tuesday noon. Mrs. Burliegh will
remain in Augusta for several days
longer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
Court to BE Resumed

The April term of the Somerset
county supreme court. which was
adjourned Saturday because Of the
death of Judge George NJ. Hanson
Thursday morning at O.30 with
Judge Guy Sturgis OF Portland pre-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
mch5.weds.tf

siding. The case Of Sumner Mitchell
of Harmony. who is suing Drs..
Charles A. Nouiton of Hartland and
John Ii. Wilson of Cambridge for
malpractice in the sum Of S25.OOO.
will be continued. The defense.
which has % witnesses, still have
eight who have not testified. The
attorneys are Haskell and De Wolfe
of Portland for Mr.. Mitchell and
Pattangall. Locke and Perkins. with
Mr.. Perkins OF Augusta acting for
DR.. Moulton. Edward +. Merrill and
A. X. Butler are acting for DIR. Will
son
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

The county tax warrants have been
made out for the various towns for
the year 1874. The county taxes this
year will be the same as last year as
they are apportioned by the county
commissioners and approved by the
legislature for a tWo-year period.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Through error the name of driver
Will Haskell. of the Hartford Fire
station was omitted from the list of
guests at the annual meeting and
banquet of Hose No. 1. which was
held at the fire station Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

The Wednesday evening prayer
meeting will be omitted this week at
the Methodist church and also the
Sunday services with the exception
OF the Sunday school which will meet
at 1l.45.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

the merchants on the water side. Last
springs food Is still vivid in the
minds of Hallowell people. so that
this year any rise is viewed with
more or less anxiety. =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Mayor Ernest l.. Mclean has ap-
pointed three new special officers to
| the Augusta police department. They
| are Harold 4. Pierce, Ferdinand
Gagne and Alton Gidney.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Hallowell people will be interested
to learn of the birth April OF q
daughter, Jean Gladding. to Mrs. Will
liam Howard Cleveland. formerly
Miss Pauline Freeman OF Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Allen Fisher, who has been driv-
ing the stage route between Augusta
and Washington. has ended his duties
and has secured employment on the
Mclean farm near his homo,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS

John B. Knox, Jr.. of Portland was
a business visitor Tuesday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Mrs. Laurence Sidney. who has
been confined to her home with an
attack of bronchitis. is reported to
be somewhat improved in condition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Another illustrated lecture will be
given at tho Baptist church next
Sunday evening at 700, entitled "Of
such is the kincdom.' This will be
illustrated with 60 sterioptican slides.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
NEWS BRIEFS

Panama. April S.-The delegates
from the Canal Zone to the Demo-
cratic National convention will go
to New York under instructions to
support William G. McAdoo for the
nomination. The delegates, six in
number were chosen last night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

The way to q mans heart is through
his stomach. Make him smile by
using the perfect navoring extract
Baker's--in your desserts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

On this Wednesday evening the
usual Endeavor meeting will he
omitted and the Baptist church will
hold the annual business meeting of
the church. Every member who
can should be present as reports will
be presented and plans formed for
ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Current Events will meet this af-
ternoon at $50 with Mrs. James ID.
Nutting. Tho paper will be by Mrs.
Annie Tenney on the subject of "The
Wonders of Radio"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

The Junior Auxiliary Of Saint Mat
fhew's church will meet this week
with the Misses Margaret and Doro-
thy Kingsley.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Basil l.. Larkin of WatervilIe was
a business visitor Tuesday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

New York. April S.-Barbers'
shears snicker-snack through The
tresses of demure Brooklyn misses
ut the rate of 5000 a day according
to reliable report In one depart
ment store alone, IS BARRIERS are re-
ported working morning and night
to accommodate the rush to bob be-
fore Easter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Miss Caroline Mcleod. who enter
tained the freshman class at high
school from Gardiner high, has left
school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Merton A. Umberhind leaves today
for trip through Northeri New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Justin Il. Clary who has returned
10 White Plains, is expected again in
the city Thursday. called by the death
OF his father. Charles II. C,ary. Miss
tusanna NJ. Clary is also on her way
from California.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

The ladies' OF the Baptist Sewing
Circle are requested to meet at the
chapel TO tack a puff on Wednesday
afternoon at 200.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

Tho American Legion auxiliary
hold special meeting Wednesday
evening at 7.3o, April Q, at the Legion
rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

DIR. Mary Sloane of the state
School for Girls is in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09

The Kennehcc was high enough late
Tuesday afternoon to cause some
slight apprehension among some of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-04-09
HALLOWELl

Mrs. Raymond Gatchell has gone to
New York city.