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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
Stubborn Blaze Damages
Home of A. +. Goodrich

About 11.45 the alarm rang for n
fire at the home of A. +. Goodrich.
| The fire department responded
promptly and found a stubborn
blaze. due probably to n defective
chimney. 1t took 13 chemicals to
put out the fire. 1t is fortunate that
the fire was discovered early. othe
wise more damage would have been
done.
Mrs. Goodrich. in the process of
getting dinner smelled smoke and
CHANGING i'm at the door of the sitting
room found that a picture that hung
over the mantel was in flames. In
vestigation showed that the wall was
also on fire, and the room above fill
cd with smoke. When the depart
ment arrived it was found necessary
to tear down some of the ceiling and
remove the plaster to get at the fire.
About $500 Is estimated to he the
amount of damage done. The de-
partment did excellent work in put
ting the fire out so promptly. The
stove used in the sitting room was
burning wood. which may have been
the first cause OF the difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
YOUNG STRIBLINC
LOSES TO SLATTERY
IN>SIX ROUND BOUT

Buffalo. n. Y. Feb. c5-Young
Stribling of Macon. Ga. contender
for Nike McTigues light heavy
weight crown, lost six round de-
cision to Jimmy Slattery OF Buffalo
at the Broadway Auditorium to-
night.
Stribling's chances OF victory slip
pc from his grasp when Slattery
tore into him at the opening of the
last round. traded punches in the
center of the ring, and forced him TO
cover. The fight was nearly an even
break at the end Of the nth. After
the first minute OF fighting in the
sixth, when Stribling took two hard
jabs to the jaw without n return, the
Georgia youths aggressivcness melt
cd rapidly. Before the end OF the
round he was forced to hang on In
the clinchcs to escape the Buffalo
boys ripping mitigating.
Stribling started confidently.
measuring Slattery with long jubs to
the jaw and body and keeping him
self well clear. He covered well
when the Buffalo boy attempted TO
bore in and took the first two rounds
in easy style.
Slattery's confidence grew an the
light progressed and the half expect
ed knockout punch failed to mater
ialize. He traded blows with less
caution and forced Strbling TO spI:,
the honors In the third and fourth
rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
Men Walters
at Ladies' Night
Methodist Church

Monday evening was Ladies' Might"
with the mems class of the Methodist
church. Supper was served in the
vestry at Gas. The men presided in
the kitchen and waited on the tables.
1here were decorations of streamers
OF crepe paper from the central tights
and pottcd hyacinth9 on the tables.
About hundred sat down TO the sun
per. The menu was scalloped oysters
mashed potato. cabbage salad. rolls
coffee and cake. A. y. Smith was IN
charge Of the supper. lie was aided
bv Albert Talhouse in the kitchen and
Clarence Turner, Harold Stevens. Har-
nv Small, Luther Gray. Harry Mayors,
Harry Smith and George Cole MS watt
ers. The guest Of honor and speaker
Of the evening was Rev CRUDE Cor
rish. recretary OF the State Beard OF
Charities and Corrections.
After the supper there was conerega-
tional singing and Mr.. Cornish spoke
on the subject 1.-THE Responsibility of
the Church 10 Social Service" He Do
scribed at some length the work of
the State Board Of Charities and Cor
rections in its three phases. The first
rhsse was that of institutional work,
which consists Of supervision and in
SIFCtion bi IHe JailS' TeIOFi1atoTleH bHu
almshouses Of the State. He spoke par
ficularly OF the almshouses and Of the
state hospital at Bangor He declared
that 75 per cent. of the almshouscs Of
the State should be closed. or the
work of the State hospital in Bangor
he spoke in terms of highest praise.
The second phase Of the work Of the
board is that OF the mothers lid. -Four
hundred and ninety-one mothers are
being aided and 2400 children are sup
ported In these homes. This work calls
for about 100000 per year. half of
which Is paid by the State and half by
.he various cities and towns. The
third phase of the work of the board
is that with the children who for va
rious reasons are in the direct custody
Of the State. There are. he said. 1900
Of these children. and this work costs
s250.000 per year. There children
when they come into the keeping of
the State are given thorough and
searching mental and physical tests to
determine their future placing. Mr..
Cornish's address was of great inter-
est and was listened to with much at
tention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Clark for the bridge committee.
George Bowling and Herbert Sher-
man for first and second constables.
and John w. James for street COM
missioner.
Chairman Aver introduced for the
first speaker of the evening Hon. Q.
B. Clason who told the audience how
glad he was to be there. as he con-
sidered himself their neighbor. He
announced as his subject the pro-
posed Constitutional Amendment
which would prohibit aid to the Sec
retarian schools. He proceeded to
show how that If the so-called
Brewster resolve was passed it
would put out.of existence such fine
old academies, as Litchfield and
Monmouth and others. He said that
we should go slow in changing the
Constitution under which we had
lived and prospered for over 100
years. He gave the wonderful his
tory of st. Mary's Academy at Van
Buren,. and asked If such school
that had turned out such famous
men was not q good investment for
the State. He ended by saying that
such an amendment would be a de-
triment to- our boys and girls and to
humanity.
The next speaker was REV. a .
McWhorter of the Congregational
church of Augusta, who spoke on
What Constitutes a Good Ameri-
can" He gave as his four requisites,
He must be good man, and not a
goody goody man: he must have
knowledge. loyalty, and reverence.
He said that he was a Protestant
among Protestants. but that he was
against Bolsheivism and bigotory
that arrayed brother against brother.
and neighbor against neighbor. In
forcible language he deplored the
fact that the Cross of Calvary was
being used as an emblem of discord.
He also spoke of the large number
of the names on the crosses over the
bodies of the American soldiers in
Flanders field as being foreign
names. and the names OF those d1f-
ferent from our in country and reli-
gion who died to save America.
Hon. George w. Heselton was
then introduced and he declared that
the merit on which a man should be
Judged was his moral worth. not his
religion. race or color. He spoke OF
the many years in which the town
had lived in harmony. and said that
now a cloud had arisen. In his talk
he referred to the know nothings,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
Unknown Persons Break
Into Residence J. c. Peterson

The home of J. c. Peterson, Beech
Hill. Pittston was entered Saturday
night by some unknown person or
persons. between the hours of six
and midnight. Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson
left the house at six o'clock for the
Kings Daughters supper at the
Pittston Grange hall. and returned
home about midnight, during that
time the house was broken into, the
thieves gaining entrance by breaking
down the door of the shed. and then
they cut out the panel Of the kitchen
door. and thus got at the lock. and
could easily turn the key. Neighbors
report that they saw a Eight in sever
nj rooms OF the house about eight
o'clock in the evening. Investigation
showed that nothing Of value had
been taken. the house had been thor
oughly ransacked and a safe belong
ing to Mr.. Peterson had been broken
open, and papers thrown about. All
that the thieves gained from their
venture was small change amounting
to one dollar. which was in a pocket
book in one Of the bed rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

follows: First prize for boys. n razor,
Clarence Rollins; second prize.
skates, Lloyd Boothby; first prize
for girls. a tlashlight, Irene Dens-
more; second prize, skates. QucCnie
Carbino. First, second and third
prizes for finals in the various
events as follows: Fountain pens,
John Murphy, Helen Graves. Clar-
ence Rollins, Veronica Burns. Clar-
ence Payson. pauline Clark. Enrol
Ridgewell, and Irene Densmorc.
Second prizes for final events: Sill
yer pencils. Clarence Rollins, Louise
Rollins, Everett Hinckley. Irene
Dcnsmore, Reginald Trask. Dorothy
Dawbin, and Nernoica Burns. Third
prize for finals in various events:
Caps, Lloyd Boothby, Doris Smith,
Leo Sheldon, Helen Graves. Lee
Hcscotk, Queenie Carbino. and Ruth
johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
FARMINCDALE
Surprise Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred \. Dill Of North
cm avenue were given surprise
party Saturday evening by about 80
of their friends from Gardiner and
Watcrville including the nurses from
the Gardiner General hospital. 1t
was n jolly straw ride party bringing
refreshments OF hot rolls, frankforts
and coffee. Mr.. and Mrs. Dill were
presented with n nice aluminium
rooster and with games and music u
delightful time was enjoyed by all.
Miss Blanch Brown returned Sun
day to Maiden. Mass, where she IL a
teacher in the public schools after n
weeks recess passed with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Brown.
There was no school Monday on
North street. the teacher being de-
tanned in Augusta by the illness of
her brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Frank J. Ham. collector of internal
revenue, states that q deputy col
lector will be in Room one, postoffice
building, Gardiner, on Saturday
March 1, and every day of the fol-
lowing week. ending March 8, fol
the purpose of assisting filers of in
come tax returns and supplying de-
diser information relative to the pro
visions of the revenue law. The last
day Of the filing period Is March 10
Returns filed after March IS will be
delinquent and the taxpayer will be
subject to severe penalties provided
by law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Unable to secure theatre in this
city to exhibit this truly wonderful
photoplay, Supt. L. W. Gerrish came
to the rescue. and secured for the
John r. Foster Post Veterans OF For
<elgn Wars, the high school auditor
ium. Here is a picture in which the
V. F. w. takes the leading part
Powder River" Let's go. A full two
hour program equipped with every
kind OF a thrill. AS a prologue to
Powder River" we present 1900 feet
OF confiscated German film taken
aboard the U-35, the submarine which
made the big record. outstanding sue
cesses last monthe, in Boston. Mass.
five weeks at fremont Temple. Fol
further particulars read the Journal
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
NEWS CLASS M, T.
CHURCH DISCUSS
Civic SITUATION

The people of the town of Randolph
are divided into two factions ut the
coming election of officers to be held
at the annual town meeting on March
10. One of these factions is an out
growth Of the mems class of the Ran
dolph NJ +. church. This organiza-
ton has been discussing the civic sit
uation in the town and the means by
which the management of its affairs
could be handled to its best advantage.
This meeting of the mems class was
held last evening in the vestry of the
Randolph NJ. L. church and there were
many who were not members of the or
ganization present. filling the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
RANDOLPH CITIZENS
CLUB HOLDS open
MEETING MON. EVE.

The recently organized Citizens
Club OF Randolph held an open
meeting at Perry's Hall last evening
at which there was good attend
ance. The meeting was opened by
r. A. Aver and he explained the OBJ
ject OF the association whose men,
bers work together for the best good
OF the town of Randolph, and to pro-
tect the equal rights OF all citizens
The nominations for candidates
for the different offices of the town
were named. and met with the ap-
prevail of the audience. Fred A.
Aver was nominated for first select
man. II. L. Crane for second, and w.
L. Moody for third. L. E. Perry was
nominated for town clerk and treas
urer. Ward Morrow for member of
the school committee foe three
years. and F. A. Aver and c. E.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Miss Beatrice E. Tyler, formerly Of
this city, now teacher in the public
schools OF Chelsea. Mass, was united
in marriage to Everett Flood of Port
land Sunday afternoon at o'clock,
with Rev. Edward c. MacAllister. Of
Christ church as the officiating cler-
Gyman. The bride was given away
by DR.. b. +. Lamb. and the couple
were attended by Willis p. Atwood
of Auburn, uncle of the bride. as best
man and Miss Corinne Salley Of
Skowhegan, a class mate as brides
maid. The bridal couple will make
their home In Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

There was a large percentage OF ladies
present. Much interest was shown in
the nomination OF candidates for the
difference Offices. The meeting was
called to order by the president. Wal
ter Goodwin. who called upon Rev. MT.
Leigh, pastor Of the church. to invoke
a blessing. AFTER which came the re-
ports of the treasurer and secretary.
Mr.. Goodwin then explained the OBJ
ject of the meeting and denied that
there was anything secret about IT IN
any way. He declared that 1t was for
any citizen of Randolph who cared to
attend. Rev. Mr.. Leigh then spoke,
saying that it was up to the people to
select the very best OF Randolph's men
and women to fill the town offices that
they might make a clean. At and beau
tiful place in which to live. Nominal
tions were then in order and the fol-
, lowing were named:
! Moderator, Fred Carleton. Sr.
Town treasurer and clerk. Fred Dun
ming.
First selectman, H. g. Cheney.
Second selectman, Harold Crane
Third sslectman, Oliver Gould.
school committee, Ward Morrow.
First constable. Frank Cotheran.
Second constable. Charles Baker.
First fire warden. Ed Douglass.
Second fire warden. Joe Lenar.
Third fire warden, Herbert Curtis.
Road commissioner, William Fitz'
| gerald.
Auditor, Miss Myrtle Barker.
II was voted to propose the follow
ing amendments for adoption at the
| town meeting:
TO adopt the Australian ballot.
| ARTICLE for the town to appropri
ate sos for the free use OF books II
| Gardiner public library.
| 3-That an itemized statement o.
| expenses. and of all work oone' pt
| printed in town report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
Funeral Of Howard Hunt

The funeral of the late Howard
Hunt was held Saturday afternoon
from the home at IL Second street,
Rev. A. F. Leigh Of the Randolph NJ.
f.. church officiating. The bearers
were +. a. Aver A. :. Fowler, w. II.
Baker. and w. s. Hitchcock En-
tombment was at Maple Grove ceme-
terry in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

A substantial sum was realized
from the recent concert and dance
given by the Bates Musical Clubs in
City Hall. The amount was divided
equally between the high school or
chestra and Maria Clark boys hand,
both organizations which bid fair TO
be a credit to the city. The citizens
Of Hallowell have certainly been
most generous in their support of
the various school activities this
wiRter and both pupils and teachers
are very appreciative of this interest
and generosity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
Tiger to Go Under
Knife for Minor
Operation Today

New York, Feb. 25-Jack Demp-
sey. heavyweight boxing champion
of the world, will undergo q minor
surgical operation, either tomorrow
or Wednesday, 1t was reported to-
day after the champion had confer
red with n specialist.
After leaving the hospital Demp-
sey will rest until his phsyicians
permit him to travel to tho Pacific
coast.
HallOwell. Feb. 25.-The boys bas-
ketball team of Hallowell High will
play the Vickery & Hill team Saturday
night at the "Y'' in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Jackie Cooean's First Picture Under
The 100000 Contract Today at
johnson Opera House

Long Live The King" written es-
pecially for the screen and the star
by Mary Roberts Rhineheart, the
most popular Of all American writer's
today.
The picture has made a splendid
impression wherever shown and little
Jackie Coogan even eclipses his work
in the Chaplin picture, the Kid
This production has great histOri
cal value and special matinee for
the Riddles will be staged at AIS. If
you could but see the unauthorized
joy the Youngsters receive from their
own matinees when the house is
turned completely over to them you
would urge your Riddles to attend.
The picture is clean and entertain
ing and with the reputation of the
star and the writer of the story no.
body should have any hesitancy in
sending their kiddies along to join
the merry throng.
Let little Jackie bring back the
memories of your yesterdays. with
the many mischievous pranks and
escapades Of this picture, you GER
tainly will like it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

The various pictures acquired by
Hallowcll High We're hung Monday
afternoon. The two Elson pictures,
aurora" and the George Washing
ton," were hung in the assembly room,
and the smaller pictures that came
from Miss Frenchs collection were
hung in the history rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
"lf Winter Comes" at johnson Opera
House Wednesday and Thursday

With all the publicity and favor
able reviews that have been accorded
this supreme achievement in the mo-
ton picture field 1t really seems out
OF place for the management to add
2ny further remarks on this splen-
did production. The story is a house,
hold word. The picture has already
played in every large city of the en-
tire country and Is now accepting
bookings in the smaller cities. This
will be the only opportunity to see 1t
in this section for 1t has already
played Augusta and Lewiston. A
special delegation are making up a
theatre party from South Gardiner
for the Wednesday showing. Tho
more the merrier. he at the station
when the train pulls in.
Come early for choice OF seats.
hut come. for you will certainly en-
| JOY this one.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Six of the women employees in
Johnson Brothers stitching room en-
joyed a very pleasant dinner there
Monday noon. Fish chowder. crack
ers. pickles, ice cream and coffee
constituted the menu, which was
much enjoyed. The affair was a gay
and Jolly one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

The Sophomore speaking contest
preliminarics will be held Thursday
and Friday afternoons of this week
at the high school. The speaking
will be before the class and judges
only. The finals. which will come
about two weeks later, will be at City
Hall and will be open to the general
public without charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26
Gard Of Thanks

| We wish to express our sincere
thanks for the sympathy and deeds
Of Kindness shown US by neighbort
am, friends during our recent be-
reavement. Especially do we thank
the members OF the Ladies' Aid, the
students OF Bridge Academy ano the
Order OF the Eastern Star for their
beautiful floral tributes.
MIR. and MRS. NORRIS 8. LORD
MISS BARBARA LORD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Little Miss Margery Butman of
Readiield. who has been in the Augusta
General hospital for an operation for
appendicitis, is now commissioning at
the home of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. $. Butler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Mrs. Sophia Lever gave dinner
party at her home Sunday which in
cluded the following guests: Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Brooks. Mrs. Louise Dyer
and Fred Paraday of Waterville.
William Parent of Augusta, and
George Lever. whose home is in
Waterville but who has just returned
from Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Uni
versalist church will meet Tuesday
afternoon at $50 at the vcstry. AS
there is important business to come
before the meeting a large attendance
is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

At teachers meeting Of the high
school faculty Monday afternoon in
the high school building Miss Abby l..
Eyelcth addressed the teachers upon
the use Of the library and upon means
Of better cooperation between the
schools and the library in the matter
of reference work. Her talk was in
teresting and practical. Miss Dorothy
Judkins gave q paper on the Art of
Questioning and a discussion fol-
lcUaH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

The Checker Club will meet this
evening with Mrs. Arvilla Tuner.
The Meeting will partake of the ma
ture of u Washington's birthday
celebration. All the checkers are
asked to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Townsend and
daughter. Helen. of Fairfield have
been visiting MIR. and Mrs. Frank
Malcolm, Union Street, over the
week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

The. regular meeting OF Eurekah
Rebekah lodge will lie held Tuesday
evening at 7.45. Refreshments will
be served. al members OF the degree
staff are requested to be present..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Tn regular weekly meeting of the
Marthas Of the Randolph NJ. L.
church will be held on Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Roscoe Hink-
Icy, 6 L street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Friends of Raymond Canton will be
interested to know that he WAS to have
an N-ray picture taken Monday to de-
termine whether or not Il second opera
ton would be necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Current Events Club will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Grace Hedrick. Please notice the
change of place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

If that old broom is getting worn
out or you need some kind of house
hold tool. Read Wheeler Bros. adv.
in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Morang's music store is Offering
some records this week which show
appeal to every home. Drop in and
let him play them for you.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Mrs. John Griney and children who
have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Melvin Bowling, Pleasant street, Ran
dolph has returned to her home in
Rochester, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

w. G.. r.. u. sale Of aprons. cooked
food and candy at G.. a. r. hall,
Thursday at 2.30 +. NJ. Entertain
Inont ut 80. Admission zoe.
Feb26,,27.2S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

of the lunch counter this week con-
sists of Miss Virginia HesCock, Miss
Evelyn Hallett and Miss Helen Nor
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

The annual meeting Of Gardiner
Library association will be held at
the public library on Thursday even
ing. Yeb. Is. at 5 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
Church will meet this afternoon at
o'clock with Mrs. Barton Manhire.
Page Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Crane left yes
terday for Portland where they will
pass the remainder of the week in at
tending the Portland Auto Show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-26

The Women's Auxiliary Of Saint
Matthew'S Church will meet this
afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. W.
E. johnson, Academy Street.