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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Daugherty Defiant
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torney general himself suddenly left
WASHINGTON. 1t was announced after
his departure that he had been call
ed to Florida, where Mrs. Daugher-
ty is i'll, and would go by way of
Chicago to attend public business
there.
Tonight his determination to re-
main attorney general pending the
senate inquiry was announced to the
country in this terse. statement, pre-
pared before his departure and is
sued from the department of justice:
1T is not my purpose to even
consider rendering my resignation as
attorney general until after fair
hearing ON charges preferred against
me-"
Previously he had made the same
determined declaration to Presi-
dent Coolidge after the President
had laid before him in a conference
of more than an hour the conciu-
sions reached by the administration
after n re-examination of the whole
case. The White House refrained
from any public statement. but it
was evident that until MIR. Daugher-
ty had announced definitely his re-
fusal to retire under fire the belief
in some administration quarters had
been that his resignation was i'm
minent.
A second and shorter conference
with Mr.. Coolidge preceded MIR.
Daugherty's departure this after
noon from Washington. He drove
directly from the White House to
the Union Station, where a train
to Chicago was held for several
minutes to take him aboard Some
of his best friends had not known
of his intention TO leave the city,
and his secretary at first refused to
confirm or deny the story of his de-
parture. Later this statement, also
prepared by the attorney general be-
fore he left, was made public at the
justice department.:
II have been called 10 Florida on
a personal matter but I am COM
PEELED first to go to Chicago to at
tend to important government bust
ness which demands my personal
attention.
II will return from Florida as
soon as I can. In the meantime
proper attSntion will be given to all
government matters. The depast-
ment OF justice is functioning 1Go
percent. Though temporarily alb
sent shall nevertheless be in con-
slant touch with the department.
Several important cases and other
pressing matters which require my
personal attention will be taken
along with me In order to facilitate
action thereon"
Department officials would throw no
light on Mr.. Daugherty's visit to Chi
oago on his way south. Several mat
ters in which the department is inter
ested are pending there. including the
case against those involved In the Vet
erahs' Bureau inquiry. Evidence in
that case now Is being laid before a
grand jury and the attorney general
may desire to assist personally in the
proceedings.
Delay in prosecuting the Veterans
Bureau case Is one OF the charges men,
toned In the resolution OF investiga-
tion now pending In the Senate. This
measure. which also relates to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

the direction of Mrs. w. p. Brad ford,
was as follows: Piano duet. Mrs.
bradford and Miss Audrey Snare;
piano solo, Miss Snare: vocal solo.
Mrs. 'Nettie johnson; piano solo. Miss
Harriet Nutting; vocal duet, MISS
Priscilla Hamilton and Miss Ruth
johnson: piano solo. Miss Louise
Skillin: vocal solo, Mrs. George
Vigus; talk on Washington. MISS
Haskell; vocal solo. Mrs. Note
Young; vocal solo. Marjorie Hewes;
vocal solo, Mrs. Ruth Hooper: vocal
solo, Carroll Stevens; vocal duet,
Mrs. Eleanor Falconi and Mrs. Net
tie johnson; piano solo. Miss Del
phene Andrews; vocal solo. Miss Au-
drey Snare. Mrs. Bradford ana Miss
Snare played during the serving OF
refreshments. These included sand
witches, coffee and doughnuts. Can
delight added to the effect.
Those who served were Miss MN
ME Moore, Miss Marion Morse, Miss
Lois Gum. Miss Grace Blake, Miss
Delphene Andrews and Miss Harriet
Nutting. The affair was in charge
of the social committee of the Lea
que. There was AN excellent at
tendance. the vestry being crowded
| to capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Martha Washington Coffee Party

Wednesday evening in the vestry
OF the Old South church the ladies
of the Old South League gave a de-
lightful Martha Washington Coffee
party. Flags were everywhere on the
walls and in the windows, making
effective patriotic decorations. The
tables. each calculated for a hostess
and her three guests. were in the
colonial colors. OF blue and buff.
Yellow candles and old fashioned
blue dishes carried out the color
scheme.
Many of the guests were in col
onfal costume with powdered hair
and beautiful gowns of an olden day.
Not all were introduced to the COM
pany. but a group of particularly
distinguished folks were formally
presented to the company by Mrs.
James d. Nutting. This included
Martha Washington, Mrs. Leigh
Weber; Mrs. John Quincy Adams,
Mrs. Frank Rabbit: Dolly Madison,
Mrs. Ferdinand Coburn; Nellie Gus
tbs, Mrs. Eleanor Falconi. and Eetsy
Ross, Miss Audrey Snare, and O Col
onial child, Marjorie Hewes.
The musical program given, under
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

The Junior class Of Gardiner High
Are a lot of pep and fun.
They're going to give a minstrel
Cause they want to raise some
mum"
'Tis going to he a corking show:
Gee! the end men are a scream.
They're going to sing and dance and
joke
It's the best you've ever seen.
To the High School Auditorium
Come on Thursday night at eight.
The seats are not reserved, friends
Come early. Don't be late.
Bring Pa and Ma and Johnnie,
Sister Kate and Frankie too;
Buy your ticket of a student,
We have left now but q few
Tell your neighbors all about it;
Leave your cards behind and come:
Just forget Nah Jong one evening,
Come and listen to our fun.
Help us make our show a winner:
Boost 1t in every little way;
Talk about it, rave about It,
All the night and all the day.
IF you follow our directions.
II 1t comes out the very best,
Wen appreciate your kind assistance
And thank you for the rest.
A JUNIOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
MANY KILOGRAMS
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chief communications officer at the
White House, had been employed
to man the Washington end of a
private telegraph wire which was
installed between this city and Nc
Leans Palm Beach cottage.
One of the arguments advanced
to the publisher in favor OF the pri-
vate wire was "easy and quick &C
cess to the White House" and an
other was the congressional situa-
ton"
In this same message, sent by
John Major. one of McLean's sec
retaries under date of December y,
the publisher was advised that c.
Bascom Slemp, secretary to Presi-
dent Coolidge, was leaving that
night for Palm Beach.
Mr.. Slemp has testified that he
talked about the oil matter with Nc
Lean at Palm Beach and advised
him to get it all out In his testi-
mony before Senator Walsh at the
Florida resort.
Additional kilograms to Mclean will
be read into the record tomorrow. Sen
ators said that one would show that
an agent reported to the publisher that
A. Mitchell Palmer. attorney general in
the Wilson administration, and acting
for Mclean. would try to have "Un-
derwood" use his influence with Sena-
tor Walsh in McLean's behalf.
Senator Walsh declared that Senator
Underwood of Alabama, who is can
didate for the Democratic presidential
nomination. never had interceded with
him in McLean's behalf.
Another telegram sent to Mclean
will disclose. senators said. that those
reporting to the publisher had given up
hope Of keeping him off the witness
stand. explaining that Senator Walsh
was determined to call him.
A telegram to be read tomorrow. and
signed by the publisher. says. accord
ing to committeeman. that Francis Nc
Adoo. New York lawyer, or his faith
err William G. McAdoo. another candi-
date for the Democratic presidential
nomination. had been his attorney for
several years.
Before the committee went into SEES
sion, Senator Smoot. Republican. Utah,
former chairman of the committee. dis
closed publicly that he was advised in
advance that J. w. Zeve1y. personal
counsel for Harry f. Sinclair, that Il.
l.. Doheny was coming to Washington
to clear up the matter Of the 100000
loan.
At the same time Senator Smoot
told of a visit he and Chairman Len
root made to Falls apartment at no.
tel here during the Christmas holidays
for the purpose. they said. OF urging
him to tell the committee where he
got the funds to improve and enlarge
his New Mexico ranch holdings. Both
declared there was nothing secret about
their visit and that they told some
other members of the committee about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Final Showing Of "if Winter Comes"
today at johnson Opera House
Percy Marmont Scores Great
Personal Triumph az Mark Sabre
Supporting Cast Does Excellent
Work
When A. S. NJ. Hutchinson wrote
"If Winter Comes" he created a
work of literature that was destined
to become the sensation of the
period. William Fox has taken the
famous novel and made screen
version that reaches heights in the
field of graphic drama that, in the
opinion of the writer, never has
heen attained before. The picture
was given it's first showing in this
city at the johnson Opera House
yesterday.
To read Hutchinson was without
doubt a treat, but to see his story
enacted in setting of the splendor
of old England-its quaint villages,
its Norman castles and it's rare
atmosphere of richness and beauty
is a delight such as we have not
experienced in many a moon.
This is but one of the great mo-
ments in the picture. 1t is without
doubt one of the best ever produced.
Because of the great demand for
showings on this picture the man.
agement warns all that today and
night will positively mark the final
date of this picture in this section.
Avoid regrets, see it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Kathleen and Walter Farrinaton

Kathleen and Walter harrington,
children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
harrington. Railroad street, South
Gardiner, died Monday at the home
OF the parents. The girl was four
years Of age and the boy was six.
The cause Of death was given as
diphtheria. and it is reported that
another child in the family is i'll
with the dread disease. The peo-
pie of the town are alarmed over the
threatened epidemic and every pre-
caution has been taken to prevent
the spread of the disease.
Health Officer DR.. William o. Cobb
has looked into conditions and the
officials are on the lookout for an
other case. and if there are any more
in all probability the schools will be
closed and all social activities will be
halted and gatherings of any nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Senator Ralph O. Brewster Of
Portland, candidate for governor in
the Republican primaries will speak
in Gardiner on the evening OF Thurs
day. March IS. Senator Brewster
comes here under the auspices of the
Women's Christian Temperance
Union of the city, and will speak at
the First Baptist Church this will be
an open meeting everyone who is in
terested is invited to attend, and
there will be no admission fee. Mr..
Brewster has not yet announced the
exact subject of his speech, but 1t
will be along educational lines with
nothing of a political nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Friends Honor Gardiner
Woman On Her Birthday

Mrs. Arthur Libby entertained a par
ty of her lady friends at dinner
Wednesday. Mrs. Harriet Bowie,
guest of honor, 1t being her natal day.
Others present: Mrs. George McCaus-
land. Mrs. Harry Larrabee, Mrs. WAL
lace Kimball, Mrs. Walter Wakefield
bountiful dinner was served and the
afternoon passed with music and liter
airy numbers. The following poem was
written for the occasion:
Dear friends. we have met with Libby
To celebrate in some way,
And the reason for our coming is,
1t is Harriet's natal day.
Although the three-score and ten have
passed
She has nothing to regret.
For when it comes to work or fun
We have nothing on her yet
We all can say very truly
Harriet has never heen shirk.
Which proves there is nothing Keeps
us young
Like good hard work.
So we will try to copy
From one we know so we'll
And we may live to be II
Who knows? Who can tell?
In the Rebekah Star or Relief Corps
No meeting Is complete
Unless our honored member
Among us has a scat.
l could mention the fiirty WAYS
OF the one of whom | speak,
Yet some would not believe ne
She looks SO very meek.
Although we know she likes the men,
think We will pass it by
And perhaps. when she is older
She won't be quite SO fly"
Now the wish of all assembled,
The deepest. most sincere.
Is that Harriet will be with US
The 27th. next year.
NJ Z. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Card of THINKS

In behalf of the school children of
Hallowell. ! wish TO thank the trad
ers. the fraternal orders, Ward One
Community Club. the employees of
Marston and Brooks and johnson
Brothers shoe factories, the Halo
well Board of Trade and all other
loyal citizens who so generously con-
trlbuted sums of money and prizes
to make our third annual winter
carnival success. especially
wish to thank those untiring gentle
men who served as committee men
and judges. TO all we are very
grateful.
Signed O. w. BIGEIOW
Chairman of the General Committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

On Tuesday evening the w. w.
class went on a snowshoe hike to the
home Of Mrs. Mabel Arthur, North
ern avenue, where a social evening
was held. Games were played and
music enjoyed until late hour.
when an oyster stew was served in
the dining room, after which the
guests snowshoed home. Those in
the party were, Mrs. Purdy, Thelma
Purdy, Charlotte Jewett, Evelyn
Spear. Mildred Berry. Ruth Millett.
Arlene Belts, Pearl Williams. Bertha
McCausland, Doris Policy, Charles
and Robert Arthur, and the hostess,
Mrs. Arthur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
ADJUSTMENTS
THE Acquittal" Showing Tomorrow
at johnson Opera House

The AcqulttaP Showing Tomorrow
at johnson Opera House
From the legitimate stage, and
from famous productions of Froh-
man and Belasco into the pictures
is the leap taken by Harry Mestay-
er. one of the best known character
actors of, the stage, in 1.-THE Ac-
ouittal." Universais all-star Jewel
presentation based on Rita Wei
mans noted Broadway play, COM
ing tomorrow to the johnson Opera
House. Messenger plays the district
attorney in the sensational court
scene that launches one OF the most
gripping mysteries ever depicted on
the screen.
The cast playing the striking
play. in which every character Is
under suspicion in turn until the
very end of the play, is one of the
most important ever banded to-
gether for a picture.
Norman Kerry. OF Merry Co
Round" and The Hunchback of
Notre Dame" note. plays the prin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago Feb. -.
CATTLI;-.Reccipts 1900 closing
beef steers and fat she stock generally
strong to Is higher: near prime
weighty stcars 1900 to shippers. few
lots big weight bullocks lI.00M HE;
stockers and feeders sharing fun nd
vance: bulls about steady; bolognas
4.75M 800: veal calves closing SOC 10
LOO lower: bulk to packers 10.5OG
lie; shippers buying Lparingy at
1850 and above.
Receipts $4,000; unevan:
mostly 10 to zoe lower: good and
choice kind averaging more than 1870
pounds 7.00H710; top 7l5; desirable
40 to 190-pound average 675a7 80;
packing sows G.15MG.30: strong weight
Killing pigs G.0O0G.40; estimated hold
over 1900.
SHIGEP-2eceipts 1900; best fat
lambs steady: others closing Is to 20
lower; shcci steady to strong: feeding
lambs % to 40 higher early: fat wooded
lambs 1915 Gp16.15, top 1926; clipped
lambs 1896 q 1850; best fat ewes .oO;
feeding lambs 1850 1900: choice
Shearing lambs 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

The Checker Club met Tuesday eve
ming with Mrs. Arvilla Turner. Each
member gave some quotation or story
about Washington. There was fine
musical program. Refreshments of
sandwiches. Washington pic. fancy
cookies and tea Were served. The
place cards were tinr stamps with
hatchets in them. 1t was very en-
joyablc affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

A very pretty surprise birthday
party was given Miss Mildred Dow
Tuesday evening. at the home of her
sister. Mrs. Evelyn Bracket. where
about 40 Of her friends met in honor
Of her 18th birthday. Miss Dow was
presented with birthstone ring. and
good wishes of her friends. The pre-
sentation Of the gift was made in an
acceptable manner by N. II. Condos.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
and ffhcy cookies were served and
games were played.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

The Kings Daughters supper and
entertainment which was held Sat-
urday evening at the Pittston Grange
Hail, proved a very enjoyable affair.
Despite the zero weather, there was
a large attendance, and a neat sum
was realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

The Earle school closed Friday for
a two weeks vacation. Pupils not alb
sent during the term were Thatcher
Rathburn. Floyd Huntington and Mar
garet Hebb. The following Washing
ton exercises were held i'll the after
noon with parents in attendance: Flag
salute by the school; singing. "Ameri-
ca school; recitation, Marion Bubier;
recitation, Robert Lebel: motion eXer-
else. "What Should Have Happened."
Clara Huntington, Virginia MoyesS Isa-
bel Alexander. Rosella Small and
Marion Huntington: recitation, Helen
Huntington: recitation, Clifford Moyest
exercise, George Washington, by
Letitia Hall. Marion Bubier. Mar
cha Hall. Clara Mittlebachert and Stel-
la Small; recitation, Floyd Hunting
ton. recitation, Letitia Hall; exercise.
Young Soldiers" by Horace Hunting
ton, Clifford Moves, Floyed Hunting
ton. Robert Lebel and Thatcher Rath-
burn; recitation, Stella Small; recita-
tion, Thatcher Rathburn; exercise,
Washington, Country and Flag" by
sub-primary class, Virginia Carr. Mar
garet Hebb and Nathan Huntington;
recitation, "Washington's Grave" by
the teacher. Grace Young.
CORNERS-The Athletic associa-
ton of Litchf1eld academy will give
an entertainment at the Grange
Hall Friday evening, Feb. 20, for
the benefit of the base ball team.
The reader will be Miss Andrews of
Lewiston and there will be vocal
and instrumental music.
The drama, "Trumps'" given by
the students OF Litchfeld Academy
fn, "A f1n sri ~
was very much appreciated by
large audience. The parts were
well taken and about $50 was
cleared.
Wallace Godfrey shot himself in
the leg Saturday while handling
revolver loaded with blank cart
ridges. DR.. Goss dressed the wound
and Mr.. Godfrey is getting along as
well as could be expected.
Mrs. Emma Danforth and son,
Fred. who have been passing n few
weeks in New Brunswick returned
home Sunday.
The horse OF Nathaniel Gray of
Bowdoin got frightened Friday while
he was going over his fish route in
this place, and ran away throwing
Mr.. Gray out and breaking his
finger.
Miss Ethel Ashford. a teacher in
Massachusetts. who has been pass
ing week with her parents return
ed to her duties in Massac husetts
Sunday.
Mrs. Orrison Woodland is visiting
relatives in Brunswick.
Miss. Jessie Libby Of Gardiner
passed Saturday and Sunday with
her mother. Mrs. Hattie Libby.
Miss Eta White. a teacher in
Winthrop passed the week. end with
Mr. and Mrs. Scymore White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

The regular meeting of the Gar
diner Girls Club jsas been postponed
until next Sunday afternoon at four
O'Clock at the club rooms Mrs. Full
Ter is reference librarian at the Gar
diner Public Library, who win talk
to the. members on poetry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

The workers conference of the Bap-
fist Sunday school includes the Off
GERS. teachers, superintendent Of de
partments. This committee is invited
to hold its next monthly meeting on
Friday evening Mt the rooms of Mr.. and
Mrs. Magrath at No. ) Pleasant street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Friday evening at S in the NJ. E.
Church, Randolph. The Priscillas
will give the Act Drama. 1.-The
Scarlet Bonnet. The girls have
given much time to make this a
success, now let the good people Of
Randolph support them in their
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
WAYNE

There will be n joint meeting of
the mems and women's farm bureau
March s.
a large number of men are haul
ing lumber 10 Mr.. Hendricks mill,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

lily were Sunday guests at c. r. Der.
rvs.
Mrs. Ernest Sylvester is visiting
relatives in Gardiner over the week
end.
Mrs. A. r. Palmer is reported on the
sick list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

cipal male role. opposite Claire
Windsor. Barbara Bedford. who
played the leading feminine role in
1.-THE Spoilers" has the heavy"
role among the women in the story.
Hayden Stevenson. of THE Leather
Pushers' fame, Richard Traverse,
Charles Wellesley. Frederick Vroom,
Ben Deely. Emmett King, Dot Far
ley and Anton Vaverka, who played
the emperor in Merry Co Round"
are others in the great cast.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Winthrop has been boasting of a
girl news carrier. Hallowcll has had
one for at least 81 year. She is Miss
Winona Carbino, who started the work
TO help her brother and found she
liked it. She carries the Lewiston
journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

c. H. Mcdonald OF Dresden Mills
was u business visitor in town yes
terdaN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
BOWDOIN

The people of this community were
shocked to learn of the death of Mrs
Edwin Adams of Bowdoin Centre.
Besides her husband she leaves
four little children tho oldest six
years old. the youngest ten days old
Funeral services were held at the
church Sunday at l O'Clock. Rev.
Mr.. Watkins of Litchfield Corners
attended.
Roland and Stanley Cornish Of
Bowdoin Centre were at East Bow
6oiI Saturday saving wood for the
farmers. They are attending High
school at brunswick, returning home
each Friday night and earning quite
II little towards their school ex-
penses with their saving machine
Saturdays.
Twenty-six of the members OF
Sagadahoc Grange OF Bowdoin visit
cd Merrymeeting Grange az Bow
doinham Saturday evening and ~
nshed the entertainment. They re-
ported fine time.
Carol Williams who Is employed
by the n. +. Tel. & Tel. Co. passed
the week end with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Williams.
NORTH-Mrs. Static Allen from
Matinicus is visiting at the home Of
her father. G. II. Allen.
Lloyd Nadeau is moving his fam
lily TO Livermore Falls, where he has
employment.
Mrs. Merton Barrett was called to
Lewiston. Wednesday. by the death
of n sister. Mrs. Evelyn Huntress OF
Manchester. N. II. burial was made
in the family lot at Lewiston.
j.. o. Tan was I'm this par Of the
town Saturday and posted the town
warrant. which contains 20 articles.
Sadie. the 10-ycar- old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allen. who has
been seriouGly III at the NJ. G. G.
hospital in Lewiston for several
weeks, is now said to be gaining.
Funeral Of Edward Adams
Funeral services for the late Mrs
Edward Adams were held on Sunday
from the home ut Bowdoin Center
and was largely attended Mrs.
Adams leaves besides her husband,
four children, the youngest hut two
weeks old.
Mrs. Lura Wright has lately been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Clara
NadCau In Sahattus.
Mrs. Anna Hervcy left Monday for
visit with friends and relatives In
Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

This afternoon at high school. di-
vision one of the sOphomores will COM
pete in the preliminary speaking con-
test. This is open only to teachers,
class and Judges.