davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Three Taken to \
Augusta Jail Result
Of Municipal Hearing

Steve King of Waterville, Louis
Tully Of Portland and Joseph Muir
ply of Bangor appeared. before Re-
corder ]. Alfred Letourneau yester-
day on charges ranging from intox-
ication to assault on an officer. All
received fines and costs but were
unable to pay and were sent to the
Augusta County Jail.
King was arraigned on three char
ges. To the charge of drunkenness
he pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to pay fine of SO and costs of
1854. He pleaded not guilty to
charges of lettering about the Maine
Central railroad station Tuesday
afternoon. On the lettering charge
he was found guilty and sentenced
to pay SO and costs of 1874 or
serve 30 days. On the assault charge
he was also found guilty and SEN
fenced to pay fine Of s25 and costs
of 1884 or serve so days. Officer
George Beckett of the Waterville po-
lice department testified as to the
lettering and assault. He started to
arrest King and the prisoner showed
fight and struck Officer Beckett. He
will serve four months in all. Hugh
Travers. freight agent also testified
to the same as Officer Beckett.
Louis Tully pleaded guilty to
charges of intoxication and lettering
around the station and on eacS was
sentenced to pay a fine Of $40 and
costs of 1884 or serve 30 days. He
went down for so days.
Joseph Murphy pleaded guilty to
charges OF intoxication and lettering
around the station and received the
same sentences as Tully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
F. \. BatcheIdef, '. N. 0.
Veterinarian
II Winter ST., Phone ISL
VAUDEVILLE

children of certain age to attend
the public schools should be made
more rigid, in order that a more
thorough observance of their provi-
sions may be acquired.
Another course of action which the
government might well pursue would
De to increase the number Of Ameri-
canization and night schools in the
various states. 1t is true that much
work is already being done along that
line, so much credit is due the gov
eminent, but that work should be ma
terially increased in order to cope
more successfully with the situation.
At present these schools are estab-
lished and attendance is optional. If
results are to be secured, attendance
should be made compulsory. Then
again, if the illiterate is to be made to
realize the value of the schools he
should be approached in the. proper
manner-not by neighbor or an. ac-
quaintance who jeers at his ignorance
not by person who scares him into
believing that non-attendance is pun
tshable by law. 1t is the duty of the
government to see to it that authorized
agents are sent to illiterate commune
ties, and their mission explained to
cerned. If this plan were adopted it
is positive that favorable results would
follow.
However, despite these rather an
noying facts, we should take an opti-
mistic view towards illiteracy. Since
there are over 1000, 900 adult illiterates
in the country we may be sure that
the end of this generation will also
see the abolition of a great and mate
rial part of the illiteracyi menace in
America. This condition will be
brought about by the fact that the
government at present is making every
effort to bar illiterate immigrants
from our shores. 1t naturally follows
that If that work is continued, the il
literate immigrants already within
United States territory will pass away
with the coming of the future gener-
alton. This fact, coupled with other
actions which Congress must take in
the near futures, will surely provide
ample proof for the adage Lex succur-
rit ignoranti' (the laws succor the
ignorant).
FRANCIS WEIGH.
Waterville Senior High School, 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Fire Chief Explains
Why Fire Offenders
Are Not Punished

When asked by a reporter why
he did not bring offenders of the
laws governing fire protection into
court, w. w. Berry. chief Of the Wa
terville fire department. declared
yesterday afternoon that he could
not get cooperation and he refused
to be the goat.
Chief Berry spoke of the offenders
of the city ordinance governing the
speed of motor vehicles on Main
street, which he said stated that the
speed limit should be eight miles an
hour. and he declared that all of
tenders of the ordinance governing
speeding were not hailed before the
judge and the same was true con-
corning offenders of fire prevention
laws.
Another thing, declared the chief,
Is tho fact that citizen is ready
to come to me and complain about
his neighbours cellar, but when l ask
him If he would go into court and
testify against the man he says: "Oh,
no: l don't want my name in this"
He spoke of an apartment house
and said that he might go to the
janitor and ask him why he did not
clean up the papers and packing
boxes In the basement and the
chances were that the man would
tell him that a tenant had just
moved in and that Just as soon as
possible he would clean up.
At the present time there is a
discussion going on among the Citi-
zens concerning the care that is TAX
en- in the disposal of rubbish and
carelessness has been noted in many
instances. On several occasions
when fires have started, cellars have
not been kept UP to the standard of
cleanliness necessary for fire preven-
ton, but no one has ever appeared
in court charged with negligence in
observing such laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
"Illiteracy" Subject
Of Senior Student
Education Week

The following essay on llliteract
has been contributed by Francis
WEIGH of the Waterville Senior High
school. class of 1926. in the observ-
ance of National Education week:
One of the most vital problems ex-
listing in this country today is that
of our illiterate population. AL
though we. as citizens, attach no I'M
usual significance to this statement,
vet the fact remains that it deserves
our undivided and earnest attention.
1t is. indeed, of sufficient magnitude
to cause our government to expend
enormous sums of money. time and
labor without end, each year. Let
us review briefly a few OF the most
prominent phases of the question;
let ,us see where the difficulty lies:
and discover. If possible. the reme-
dy.
At present there are. among the
vast numbers of our population. over
five million illiterates! The startling
fact in this statement Is that over
three million of them are native
born! Now, what logical conclusions
may we draw from these two facts?
1t is apparent, of course. that much
of the difficulty is caused within the
limits of our own States. Therefore.
the reme0y must lie WlLHih tHoSo
same States. 1t Is obvious also that
the increase in this great number Of
illiterate citizens is the result of some
defect in the planning and enforce
ment Of the laws governing our pub
lie schools, since statistics prove to
ms that three million or more IL
literates are of public school age.
Just where this defect lies no one
seems to know. Nevertheless. 1t Is
present, as this army OF tlliterates
will testify.
, The problem Of dealing with these
people is one that should interest
each and every citizen of the United
States. It is question THAI must be
settled Immediately, for only two
courses are open to us: in the course
of the next year or so we shall have
either a more literate population.
or the alternative-an increase In
the number of people who have
neither the gift OF reading nor that
of writing. Let us hope that the
former condition will exist in the
near future. That hope will not be
without foundation, provided the
government acts at once. 1t would
Seem that more stringent laws
should be enacted to relieve the sit
uation. The statutes compelling all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Historical Picture
To Be Shown at
JH. S. Friday Eve.

Waterville people will be given an
exceptionally fine treat Friday even
ing to see a picture of considerable
historical value and interest at the
Junior High school assembly hall,
when the five reel film, THE Last
Days OF Pompeii" will be given under
the auspices Of the Latin Depart
ment, of which Mrs. Alice Orgood Is
instructor.
Another picture. New Wine in
Old Bottles" will also be given. The
picture will be divided into different
parts and between these parts or acts
an entertainment will be staged. I'M
der the direction of Miss Margaret
smith,. dancing instructor. entitled
'Dancesof the Goddesses." The pro-
gram given in three parts is given
in the following order. A Dawn"
B, The Hours" C, Night"
The first number on the program
is an italian folk song, Santa Lucia.
Santa Lucia is the Patron Saint of
Italy. The next number is the Uni
versal Hymn 20 Come All Ye Faith
full or Adeste Fideles' sung in Lat
in. The chorus consists of members
OF the Latin Department.
The Dance of the Goddesses"
given by twelve girls promises to be
a clever presentation. Music will be
furnished by Linwood Browns Six
Piece orchestra. To the ancients the
sun Is not a flaming mass about
which the earth and other planets
reVolved, but it was the yellow hair
ed Phoebus Apollo proceeded by
Dawn or Aurora and surrounded by
the twelve hours who drove wester-
ly all day in his flaming chariot,
then swan nightly through the SUBJ
terranean waters to appear east
ward again at daybreak. Night was
a dark goddess who distilled slumber
from the poppy seed which she
sprinkled over the darkened earth.
Dawn is represented by Hope
Bradley. The Hours. by Marie
Robarmiria DeLisle. Sybil Wolman,
Florence Vein. Catherine Thompson,
Barbara Johnson, Doris Sterling,
Phyllis Sterling. Rose Miller, Hilda
Zimmon. Helen Nivison and Thelma
Roderick. Night is represented by
Madeline Parks.
The motion picture really needs no
explanation to those who recall the
story as noveliZed by Lord Bulwar
Lytton. The treatment of the story
follows Lord Lytton's novel closely.
1t visualizes historical romances-
that is to say. romance interviewer
with history. 1t is antiquity re-enact-
ed in the Twentieth century. A crit
ic, has said of the book. 1.-The arch
aeology of The Last Days of Pom
peii,' is so sound that visitors accept
as matter of course. the identity of
the houses of Diomed and Glaucus."
This sense of reality is greatly inten-
sified in the film. The characters are
living and breathing human beings.
instead of shadows. and the scenes
and happenings are actualities.
The destruction of Pompeii is far
more impressive in film than in
books. The film was photographed at
Turin and near Vesuvius, Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Epicureans Give
First Informal Hop
On December s

The first informal hop of. the coll
lege season will be held on the eve
ming of December Sth at the Elks'
hall. when the members of the Epi-
cureans, the senior honorary society
at Colby college, will give a dance.
There are to be numerous fraternity
house dances starting the end of
the present week and lasting until
the Christmas recess, but this Epi-
curean hop will be the first informal
affair for the entire student body.
In all probability the annual Thanks
giving hop will be held in the COL
lege gymnasium on Thanksgiving
night of next week. as has been the
custom in the past years. The COM
mittee in charge of the Epicurean
dance is composed of the following
members of that organization: Ellis
worth w. Millett of Whitman, Mass. /:
Ellis +. Mcleod of Houlton and Earl
S. Anderson OF Pennington, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
DIES
Keep your hair from darksn.
ing! This new Swedish discov.
cry brings back q rich, golden
beauty even to the most faded
ana lusterless blond hsir.

Ordinary shampoos make blond hair
darker by removing much OF the neces
sary oils. Very often blond haired people
think that their hair Is changing color
when It is only the shampoo that is At
fault.
No matter how faded or duh your hair
may be. even IL 1t has become much
darker. the remarkable new Swedish
LfTEHAIR shampoo-BLONDEX- viii
restore It quickly to its original golden
beauty. Just one shampoo will amaze
you- The hair becomes several shades
lighter, fiufiier. more beautiful with each
shampoo
Why use ordinary shampoos for your
hair Blondes should use only This spe-
eial Hsht-hair shampoo and see how much
prettier the hair becomes It il absolute
ly harmless. contains no Injurious chemi-
Gals and is not q dye. Highly recon-
mended for children. Costs only a ItttIe
for large sized package that will last
long time, Your dealer will promptly re-
fund the purchase price II you are not de-
lighted with resuitz BLONDEy An for
sale by all good drug and department
stores, such as II. e. Goodrich. John
Coughlin. b. Earle Bither, C. B. Murphy.
Dan W. Sexton.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
OAKLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Hallett went to
Bangor Wednesday to attend the re-
ception given by the Daniel Chaplin
Camp, Sons of Veterans to the DiVis-
lon Commander, George Pond and
staff Of officers. -
A farewell party was attended Mr..
and Mrs. f. NJ, Marks Tuesday eve-
ming at Salmon Lake Grange hall by
the Grange members. Mr.. and Mas.
Marks expect to leave for Clear
water, Fla, where they will pass the
winter. About As in all were present.
The time was pleasantly passed with
singing and games were played. The
Worthy Master. Charles Elwell. In
behalf of the members OF Salmon
Lake Grange presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Marks with silver sandwich tray.
Refreshments of apples. pop cora,
candy and corn balls We're served.
j. Wesley Gilman Camp, Sons OF
Veterans. will hold their annual in
spection on Friday evening in the
Post rooms Veterans Night will be
observed and all veterans are cor
dially invited to attend. The inspect
ing officer will be T. r.. Nose of Wat
erville. a member OF the Division
Council. At the close of the meeting
supper will be served by the men,
bers of the auxiliary.
Miss Whittier, the IS year old
daughter of Mrs. Ella Whittier, died
Wednesday morning about $3.50
o'clock at the home of John Stanley
In North Belgrade. Miss Whittier,
who came here from HaverhilL Mass,
in company with her mother. Mrs.
ELLA Whittier. had been in poor
health since June. but was only con-
fined to the house n few days. Be
side her mother. she is survived by
grand father. Charles Roberts OF
Oakland. The remains will be taken
to Haverhill. Mass, for burial.
The third annual Christmas bazaar
to be given under the auspices of the
Harry c.. Decker Post. American Le-
gion. In Memorial hall on Dec. 4 and
s. promises to be n great success.
Several donations have already been
received and articles are coming In
daily. MIR. Oliver has kindly given
the use of one large plate glass win
dow in the store where the articles
will be displayed. and beginning
Monday It will be interesting to note
tie contents of the window grow.
The Legion has also secured sever
al attractive articles for the novelty
table.
A special rehearsal OF the degree
staff of Acme Rebekah Lodge will he
held this evening at 1880 in l. o. q.
T.. hail. All members are requested
to be present as preparations are be-
ing made for a visit from the presi-
dent OF the Rebekah Assembly, Mrs.
Elizabeth Foster of Lisbon. who will
inspect the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Missionary Society
Meeting Today

The Woman's Missionary Society OF
the First Baptist church will hold its
monthly all-day meeting at the vestry
on Friday. In the forenoon there will
be White Cross work. Dinner will be
served at noon, the hostesses being
Mrs. A +. Drummond. Mrs. Della Wal.
dron and Miss Julia Bates. Mrs. Sell
don McCurdy. wife of DR.. s. r. Nc
Curdy, who has just returned from the
mission field, will be the guest Of hon.
or. The afternoon program will be
brief and will begin soon after dinner.
Mrs. McCurdy will speak Of conditions
and experiences In Burma. This in
sures a meeting of great interest and
all women of the congregation are in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
FAIRFIELD

The Cheroboathian Club will
meet this evening with Mrs. Charles
Lightbody in Benton. All members
are urged to be present.
Mrs. E. /. Savage and Mrs. Mark
Savage of Skowhegan were in town
Tuesday. attending the Eastern Sta,
fair.
Will Hassen left Wednesday for
the South. where he will be employed
during the winter.
The Social Union Of the Baptist
church met at the home of Mrs.
John Eastman in Benton, Wednes-
day afternoon. with Mrs. Addie Luce
and Mrs. Alberta Gray assisting as
hostesses. A good number were
present and the afternoon was pass
ed working for their Christmas fair.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostesses.
Will all the Royal Neighbors who
have promised candy for the candy
table at the fair. please bring II to
the Modern Woodman hall this aft
ernoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

RIDGE ROAD-Miss Musa Rich
ardson passed the week end in
Pennington.
Miss Pearl Richardson passed the
week end with Mary Ella Piper at
Clinton.
Miss Alice Richardson celebrated
her 8th birthday Saturday by giving
party. A very enjoyable time was
reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Ellis, Mrs.
Kate Ellis and Mrs. Edith Hoxie
recently visited the Oranges at Bing-
ham and Madison.
Last Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. d.
w. Ellis. Kate B. Ellis and Mrs.
sadie Lord motored to Scion and
New Portland. where they attended
Crange meetings. Mrs. Ellis also
visited Norridgewock and North
Anson inspecting Oranges.
! MIS-. May Brann passed two DAYS
with Mrs. Belle Joy last week.
Mrs. Belle Joy passed the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Joy.
Mrs. Sadie Boirin wasStiie guest of
friends In Waterrirle Saturday.
Mrs. d. G Joy was q recent guest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Miss Florence Goodwin in Port

Of Miss Florence Goodwin in Port
land.
The many friends are glad to hear
that Mrs. Fraser Gee Is gaining.
Mrs. Gee has been very Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hughes and
VIII Doyen of Mapleton and
Crystal Hewes were recent guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Norval Twist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Twist and
child passed Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Norval Twist. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jennings OF
Augusta, were callers Of Mrs. d. W.
Ellis, Sunday. u,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Friday evening at the Methodist
.,n,cb the three act comedy drama,
s s9,oneymoon Flats" will be present.
a iy nnder the auspices of the Ladies'
,arillary. The play which is being
S,,scted by Miss Exerene Flood con-
ms. liz, The better part of two hours
w.. VA those who attend are assured Of
nleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
PITTSFIELD

Rev. Herbert L. Newman, director
of religious education at Colby coll
ege. will be the speaker at the Bap-
tist church Sunday morning. and also
one OF the speakers at the union SER
vice in Union hall Sunday evening
on the program of American Educa-
ton Week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

vited. In the evening the church mis-
sion societies will hold q reception to
DR.. and Mrs. McCurdy. At the home Of
Deacon Frank B. Philbrick. 20 College
avenue. DR.. McCurdy will speak. All
men and women OF the congregation
are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Patterson Recital
Tomorrow Evening

Those taking part In Mrs. Sydney
Patterson's recital. Friday evening,
Nov. Il. at the Taconnet Clubhouse
at las o'clock are: Sarah Thing. Ka-
thleen Morrill,. John Tuhnyne.
Phllena Dean, Nancy Nivison. Shir-
ley Reynolds, Marjorie Chamber
ain Doris Hapsworth. Ruth Patter-
son, Ruth Thing. Robert Jones,
Margaret Salmond. Delmiso Faddei.
Louise Tracey. Thelma Roberts.
Moie Smith. Priscilla Cram, Linnie
Anderson, Dorothy Head. Catherine
Furbyne. Lucille Thompson, Evelyn
lydick and part of the first year
formal class ST Coburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
SUPERIOR COURT

co Waterville, Nov. 10
Court came in at $50 this morning
Inc nrst case for the jury was No
4o3' Home Pattern Co. of New yorL
VS.. Georgia A. Austin of Waterville
Hurleigh & Williamson appeared for
defendant. Aoi
rms was an action on account an
ne1ed 70 the writ and for breach of
$270.35. "a'
fIalntins counsel offered the order
or contract for dress patterns. which
was admitted without objection. An
itemzed account was offered but
was excluded, and as plaintiff Offer
ca no afndayit in support of the ac-
count In the writ a non-suit was en-
tered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

S32. Hill Co. VS.. Salvation Army G.
A. Blackington: A. r. Rogers. The
PLAINTIFFS counsel filed a non-suit as
the principal witness was away and
could not be reached this term.
The next case for the jury was No.
S57, Florence Drawn VS.. Fred Austin.
ct al. II. ID. Eaton for plaintiff and
a. ). Crotty and Mark Bartlett for
derendant. The defendant discon-
'tinued as to Austin, leaving DR.. c. G..
Rancourt the only defendant.
Mrs. Drawn testified that her hug
band in June. 1913 gave her a bill of
sale of their household goods of ev-
cry description; that later they broke
up housekeeping and in 1920 she hir-
ed truckman, Mr.. Prouty to take
the goods to Mr.. Austin's storehouse,
and had 1t arranged that she would
pay the storage charge when she
came for the goods. She did not see
the goods until March. 1923, when
she paid the storage, 500 and took a
receipt for 1t. Later, in 1924, she
was to start in keeping house and
then learned that her goods had
been taken away by c. q. Rancourt,
the defendant. The goods plaintiff
valued at $500 and the amount claim
ed in damages was $4,000.
Mr.. Austin testified that he was
told by the truckman at the time the
goods were stored that they belong
ed to VIII Drawn, and they were so
entered on his books. In the spring
of 1924. c. G. Rancourt came to him
with a bill Of sale of the goods from
VIII Drawn. the husband of plain
tiff, and as Mr.. Austin had heard of
trouble in the Drawn family he de-
manded and received from Rancourt
paper indemnifying him from all
loss If there was later trouble over
the title to the goods.
After the plaintiffs testimony was
in on motion by defendants counsel
a non-suit was filed on the ground
that the action could not be main
tanned in this form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Pittsfeld Tuesday Club

The meeting of the Pittsfleld Tues
day Club was held at the home OF
Mrs. Lila Cargill on Manson street.
with the Calendar Committee as hos
tesses. The program was n literary
feast. the menu consisting of sketch
es as follows: oysters. "Oyster Fish
cries." Mrs. Abbie BuXton; soup.
History of Macaroni," Mrs. Myrtle
Graves: turkey. THE Pilgrims First
Thanksgiving" Mrs. Kate Givens;
pumpkin pie, Winters poem. Mrs.
Blanche Getchell: coffee. product OF
Our New Possessions" Mrs. Stanley;
The sketches were very interesting
and much enjoyed. Miss Geraldine
Cargill gave n solo in her very sweet
manner which was much appreciated.
Delicious refreshments. which includ-
ed the seasonable pumpkin pie. were
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

An alarm was rung in at about 4
p. NJ Wednesday for a small blaze In
the second story Of the house owned
by w S. Spaulding on North Main
street. The department responded
and the blaze was extinguished with
chemicals. The damage was small.
There will he n roll call supper Mt
the meeting of the knights OF Pyth-
las to be held Thursday evening. The
supper will bc served Mt $3.50 sharp.
All members are requested to be
present
At a meeting OF the Maine Pomo-
ligcal Society held at Lewiston this
week Neal ID. Stanley of this town
was re- elected president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Unitarian Church Mems, Club Supper

A supper was held at the Unitar-
ian church last evening under the
auspices of the Mems Club at which
Rev. John N. Mark Of Fall River,
Mass, who Is holding mission SER
vices here this week spoke briefly
about getting more men to go to
church. Ministers from Augusta
and Belfast were present and spoke
briefly.