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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
RATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Thomas r.
Burke.
Major f. E. Byrd is on a seven days
leave Of absence.
John Kelly, late Co. II, 1st r. ]. Inf,
has been transferred to the Southern
Branch at Hampton, Va.
William Owens of Augusta is pass
ing the week end with Miss Joan Ryan,
daughter of Col. Keith Ryan.
William Lincoln of the Commercial
Brewing Co.. Chariestown. Mass, was
business visitor here Wednesday.
Luke Dostie has reported from fur
| Tough passed with friends in Flagstaff.
The returns from furloughs Wednes-
day were Hugh NJ. Gallagher from
| Lewiston. John T. Salvador from Hal
lowell and Gustavus IIayford from
j Canton.
Grin Phillips Of Bethel. late 4th
Battery, Me. l.. A.: John +. Easley of
| Boston. late Co. G. 59th U. S. Pho
necr Inf. and John G. st. Ongc. late
Co. L. LIST N. H. Inf, have reported for
admission.
Harry Collins Of Boston, late Co. E,
10th U. S. Inf; Cyrus r. Coffin of Lew
, iston. late Co. A. LIST Me. II. A.; John
Murphy of Fall River late 151st De-
pot Brigade; John +. Dolan Of Boston.
late Co. ]. 10th u. S. Inf. and Adolf
plus Winfield of Bangor. late Bird Co.
151st Depot Brigade, have been admit
ted to the Home.
A box containing toilet articles.
chewing gum and smokers articles was
received Wednesday from the Knights
of Columbus. Portland, for distribution
to the World War veterans ut the
branch. Daniel F. Ivory. commander of
the Legion post. wishes these veterans
to call at the treasurer's office at A..
A. Thursday for their packages.
Moses D. Garrison, late Co. d, 9th
q. S. Inf, has been transferred to the
Southern Branch at Hampton. Va.
Frank G. Slaughter of Lawrence.
late goth Co., U. S. c. A. c., has been
readmitted to the Home.
Burroughs have been granted to Will
liam Schneider to Falmouth Heights,
and Peter Dorcey to New York City.
John F. Farley OF Boston, late Co. G.
18th U. S. Pioneer Inf. and John F.
Driscoll Of Boston, late U. S. Navy.
ave reported for admission.
The moving picture program for
Wednesday will be Wheeler Oakman in
The Half Breed" with an Aesop Fa-
hle "Spooks"
The Legion Ministries held 4 very
satisfactory rehearsal Tuesday eve
hing. The program fs nearly complete
ed and so far the songs and Jokes are
sery classy. The large chorus has its
songs well learned and shows much
Improvement with each rehearsal.
The second Of the series Of Lenten
talks by Chaplain Phalen on 1.-THE Re-
Iigion Of Jesus" will be given Sunday
morning in the chapel. The subject
will be what Did Jesus Teach About
Himselfw
An enlarged picture Of the late Ivan
Bickneu, for whom the Legion post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

O. Elliott, Thomaston: Bertha Camp
bell. Dover Foxcroft.
Alternates at slarge-Frank ID.
Blanchard. Lebanon: Lore H. Ford
Whitefield; Carter b. Keene. Free
dom; william F.. Curran. Bangor;
Gertrude NJ. Pattangall. Augusta:
Helen NJ. Hanson. Calais; Maud
Thurston, Bethel; Mrs. William
.,uimby, Bar Harbor.
District delegates-First district
John l.. McCourt, Biddeford; Char
les l.. Donahue, Portland: second dis
trict, Louis ]. Brann, Lewiston. ]. T.
johnson, Bowdoinham; third district,
William r. Pattangall, Augusta. Os-
car H. Dunbar, Machias: fourth dis
trict, Leon G. c. Brown, Milo, Will
liam H. Warehouse. Oldtown.
District Alternates-First district,
Charles E. Valleley, Sanford: Thorn
as J. Flaherty. Portland; second dis
trict, Mrs. George B. MacMiniman,
Rumford; Verne Riggs, Jay: third
district, Silas r. Lawry, Fairfield,
Edward Chase. Barring: fourth dis
trict, John 8. Williams, Guilforo,
Thomas v. Doherty, Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Hearing Develops
New Features in
Shooting of Dimes

Los Angeles, March 19.-The latest
hearing of the charge against Horace
a. Greer. former chauffeur for Mabel
Normand. film actress. Of attempted
murder agGinst CORTLAND s. Dimes.
Denver oil operator. which resulted
today in Greer being held to answer
to the superior court. developed sew
eral news phases. including the fol-
lowing:
Wounds on Dimes body apparently
cause by three bullets, instead OF one
as previously reported.
Improvement in Dimes memory. en-
brncing his admission to Justice j.
Walter Handy that he was drunk at
the time OF the shooting.
Dimes admission that he was In quite
rage" at Greer's insistence on Miss
Nrmand leaving the Dimes apartment
for home.
Dimes testimony that Miss Normand
was in the room with him when Greer
arrived and for some time afterward
coutradirts the evidence of Miss Edna
Purviance that from the bathroom
door she saw Miss Normand entering
the bedroom from the livingroom
where Dimes and Greer were. immeoi'
ately after the shooting. (Miss NOT.
mand has maintained that she was not
in the room at the time Of the shoot
ing.)
Miss Normand Is IN the east.
At objection of the defence Dimes
was not permitted to answer tine
question did Miss Normand shoot
you?"
He was allowed to say that Miss
Purviance did not, and he was Ger
tain that he had not shot himseil.
To the courts question as to whe-
Their he was under the influence OIL
liquor he said yes, explaining that
he had been out all the night before
and had been drinking all that day
Miss Purviance, he said. had been
with him in the apartment all day
Miss Normand had been there be-
tween one and q half and two hours
rrior to the shooting.
The bullet wound discrepancies de-
veloped when medical testimony
pointed to three younds, one u
Dimes chest, one in his shoulder ana
one in the ear, where a piece OF the
lobe was missing.
Greer was ordered held to answer
to the superior court with bail OF
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Organization Meet
Democrats at
Augusta House Mar. Is

A meeting Of the Democratic dele
gates and altenates from the State
Of Maine to the Democratic National
Convention. which is to be held in
New York City in June, will take
place on Tuesday, March Is at the
Augusta House. The purpose Of the
meeting is to form an organization
of these delegates and alternates.
Hon. William r. Pattangall, candi-
date for the Democratic gubernator-
ial nomination, and Mrs. w. r. Pat
tangall, woman member from Maine
of the Democratic National Commit
tee will be hosts to, the gathering at
a dinner which will be served at the
Augusta House in the evening.
The list Of delegates and alter
mates from this state is as follows:
Delegates at Large-Fulton ]. Red
man, Ellsworth: Charles w. Mullen,
Bangor; c. Carl Moran, Jr.. Rock
land; Lillian F. Odiorne, Brunswick;
Susie Skillings. Falmouth: Lois M.
Creighton, Thomaston: Mrs. Richard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

keeper while the latter will give .
General Talk on Bookkeeping.
All Of these men are large bee
keepers and have been in the bust
ness many years. In the general
discussion which follows the ad-
dresses, it Is expected that the bee
keepers of Maine will he able 10
solve several of their problems. AS
this meeting is n part of Farmers
Week which is being held March 81
to April 4. most of the members or
the association will be at the College
of Agriculture throughout the four
days. AS an exceptionally large at
tendance Is expected at this years
Farmers Week. everyone IL urged TO
send to Leon S. Merrill. Dean OF the
College Of Agriculture. for reserva-
tons during their stay here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Varied Program
For Salvation Army
Concert Tonight

An entertainment Of new and
novel features will be presented this
evening at Salvation Army hall by
the members of the local corps of
the Salvation Army. The Lawrence
family to the number of nine will
take part in this entertainment
, which will be of varied nature
that will please all tastes.
Among the numbers will be a
sketch, Taking the Census" a
character monologue. Amt 1t Aw-
full Mabel?" by Miss Jessie Law
renee. recitation Beautiful
Snow by Mrs. Lawrence, and sew
eral instrumental and vocal num-
bers. One of the most pleasing of
these will be a duet by Misses Jessie
and Hazel Lawrence, who will play
their own accompaniment on the
ukulele. There will also be cornet
solos, trombone solos and duets. The
entertainment will start promptly at
s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Boy Biscuit Maker
In Fayette Club

Kneading the dough is not entirely a
feminine task. according to Uncle
Sans Thrift Club of Fayette. compos-
ed by boys and girls, who are taking
the work offered by the Extension
Service. At recent meeting of the
club the boy member Of the club who
Is taking up cooking made the biscuits
for the all-day meeting dinner. The
secretary Of the club reported to Miss
Helen l.. Clark. home demonstration
agent. THE biscuits were all right in
every way" In fact she writes that
all the food "looked their best, served
by the Housekeeping Club"
In order to earn money the boys and
girls are going to get a soap order
nd also have f1ve-cent socials. Nest
ailding Is an interesting part Of the
ork recently taken up by the young
'iks. They CLEANED much from that
ession, due to the exchange Of ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

A. L. T. Cummings of Portland,
secretary of the Maine State Cham
Der OF Commerce, was greeting
friends Wednesday morning in the
city. He did not show any i'll eff
fects Of being hit in the head by an
Indian, club under the welding of
Roland T. Patten. at the Journal
istic school, last week at u. of NJ.
The story goes that the Skowhegan
editor was going through the exer-
cises and he hit Uncle Abe on the
head. causing the blood to gush
forth. It was later discovered, to
the relief Of all. that the whole in
cident was a hoax. small bottle of
red ink being pressed into service to
complete the illusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Last Appearance
Symphony Orchestra
Expected Sunday

/. This coming Sunday evening at the
sOpera House will probably mark the
sslast appearance Of the Augusta Sym
-phony Orchestra for this season. In
the past. four public appearances each
season have been enjoyed. but owing
Ito q, large amount Of sickness and the
amount Of work required
10 master the programs Of this year.
.sIt has been deemed best not to start
g fourth. It is hoped that during the
s.Socnths between the close Of this and
.-(&e opening Of next. an increased num-
dor Of musicians will see the great ben
5eflts being derived in having this civic
organization and another season will
aenen with q bigger. better and more en-
'sAusiastic group to help Mr.. Hill in
s1aAcing music on the high pedestal
.lpong the finer arts enjoyed in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Kennebec Lodge
L. o. o. Moose Elects
Officers Wednesday

c. NJ. Redmond was elected die
tator of Kennebec lodge, No. 1853,
Loyal Order of Moose, at the meet
ing held Wednesday evening at
Grand Army hall. Elected to fill the
chairs of the lodge for the coming
year, with Mr.. Redmond. We're the
following: Vice dictator, c. w. Han
son; prelate, Edward Marshall;
treasurer, George B. Golfer: trustee
for three years. Harry Pedder. w.
w. Jackson was reelected to serve
as treasurer of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

here was named. has been received
from relatives and will he hung in the
hall next Wednesday evening with APP
exercises.
DR.. Coombs Of the State department
was at the Home hospital Wednesday
and gave a very interesting lecture on
social diseases.
Will the gentleman who left n pack
age on the 1890 electric car here Sat-
urday call on the guard sergeant and
get same?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Ho1ners Apler ty
I'm Indians Win

Cleveland, Ohio, March 10.-Nine
home runs were made in todays
game in which Cleveland defeaaea
Cincinnati y to Z at Orlando. L
led with two. Stephenson, Jameson,
Joe Sewell and Brewer each acquir-
ing one. Bressler. Bohne and Out
fielder Rousch hit homers for the
Reds.
!. Brewer scored two men ahead Oh
him. No one was on base when the
others were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
st. 'Patrick's Party
BY S. of V. Auxiliary

The regular meeting of II. G. Staples
Auxiliary which was held Monday eve-
ming was made the occasion of a very
pleasant st. Iatrick's party also, the
decorations and refreshments partak-
ing of the conventional green. Games
were enjoyed, one causing much
amusement was peanut race by two
of the members. The committee in
charge was composed Of Jennie Davis,
Bertha Hall and Georgia Patten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Gardiner Woman
Granted Divorce
Final Session Court

But one divorce was heard at the
session of the Supreme Court which
came to an end on Tuesday. That
was q case in which Edith N. Strout
Of Gardiner asked for divorce
from. her husband Herbert E. Strout
Of Gardiner. on the grounds Of cruel
and abusive treatment The divorce
was granted and custody of their
minor child was given to the mother.
Mr.. Strout was ordered to, pay the
sum of IS q week for the support of
the child, o..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

Mrs. Ernest c. Hilton Of Scott
rect this week. end received a fine
TX Of oranges and grapefruit from
+ sister Miss E. Pearl Daggett Of
i'm Beach. Fla. Miss Daggett was
.nerly telegraph operator at the
lgusta office of the Western Union
.npany when the office was locat-
at the corner of Court and Water
'eets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Republicans Will
Hold Caucus at
CITY Hall Tonight

Republican voters Of Augusta will
meet in caucus at City hall this eve
ming at 100 o'clock for the purpose
Of electing delegates and alternates
to the Republican state convention
to- be held at Portland. The caucus
this evening has been called by the
Republican city committee and
Chairman Charles M. Taber will pre-
side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
WINTHROP

Harmony Circle met for sewing
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Herbert
Bell.
Mrs. Annie Wheeler is visiting her
son, Merton Wheeler.
Mrs. Rose Wellman leaves today for
Eoston to purchase goods for her mil
linery parlors, which will open the first
of April.
Miss Valentine Caron has returned
from a visit in Boston.
+. II. Taylor made a business trip
to Waterville Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Pine Cone Club Meets

The Pine Cone Club met Wednes-
day evening at Mrs. Laura Curriers',
Temple street, Hallovell, with Mrs.
Currier and Mrs. Alice Turner as
hostesses.
Ice cream saltines. cake and fudge
were served. Six new members were
added to the roll. Sewing and fancy
work was enjoyed and a good time
was reported by all.
The next meeting viii be held APP
I'll with Louise Pratt, Water street,
hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

- rher was a large attendance q
!, the Wednesday afternoon meeting OF
: tho Lemon Pie Club. which was en-
! 1uyed at the home OF Mrs. b. O.
= Moody. The afternoon was passed
with games and delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostese.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. r. NJ. Game. IL Bangor street,
"Wednesday afternoon, March 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

Augusta friends will be Interested
TO learn that Robbie Davis Of this city.
: who last FAN completed n course OF
a dancing Mt the Ned wayhurn School
= IN New York, Is at the present time
: playing an enga~er' t with musi-
!. cal company in one Of the New York
:, the tres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

Miss Lena Slosberg will leave this
= morning for Portland. where she will
" visit for a few days with her aunt.
. Mrs. Abe Bernstein. who was for
J inerly Miss Sadie Slosperg Of Gardi-
~'uAA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

- Miss Christine Hooper and Miss
Edna Chamberlain. who have been
living at 70 Gannett street. have
moved to apartments on Green
street, where they will live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

- Harry +. Smith Of Portland was
in the city this week on business.
He also visited his daughter. Miss
Dorothy Smith sewing instructor in
the public schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

Mrs. Eta Hewitt Of Belgrade. who
has been visiting in this city as the
guest OF her friend. Mrs. Alice Pink
ham, 121a Swan street, returned to
- her home Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

George Arris. formerly employed by
Kenney 6; Greenwood Co. has en-
ed the employ Of J. A. Carnage & Co.
telegraph operator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

On next Sunday, March %, Rev.
A. T. McWhorter, pastor Of the South
Parish Congregational church will
preach on 1.-The Branch That Runs
Over the WALL" and on the follow
ing unday, March 80, which will be
the Boys Conference day. Rev. Mr..
McWhorter's sermon will be on "The
Valley of Decision"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

-. -, Miss Francena Overlook has gone to
, Lewiston. where she plans to witness
!, the so-called million dollar play Mt
;. Bates College. Cheating the Cheaters."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

Imperial lodge. Degree OF Honor
will meet In Grand Army hall Friday
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. There Will
BIC initiation of candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

The regular meeting Of the Nash
school Mothers club. which was
scheduled for today, has ben pos
pcned until next Thursday, March q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

The millinery class Of the Augusta
iris Community club will hold it's
OCULAR meeting this Thursday even
1S at the usual time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

Mrs. Howard B. WEIGH of Water
vile was business visitor 'Wednes-
day In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

The Modern Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors will hold a social joint
session at G.. A. r. hall tonight. All
members and friends are invited to
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

~ Attorney Charles J. Cole of Read
5eld YVES a business visitor Wednesday
In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
Sarnent Class Meeta

The Sargent class Of the Congrega-
tional church met Tuesday evening for
a ST. Patrick's party at the home of
Mrs. Dorothy Bates. with Il covered
dish supper at o'clock. Tho house
was prettily decorated. appropriate for
st. Patrick's Day. Games and stunts
were enjoyed. There were "a present.
The committee in charge consisted of
Mrs. Maude Macombcr. Mrs. Marian
Thomas and Mrs. Mabel Maxwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

At the masquerade social TO be held
at the Grange hall this evening all
over 20 years of age arc asked to
dress as boys and girls and all under
20 to dress as growh-up ladies' and
gentlemen. Those who do not comply
will be fined the sum or three cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

3d-L Lent Confetti dance, Golden
-. nall TAuraday eve, Mar 20.
% orchestra. Narlsd3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20

=, y. w. French of Windsorville was a
BUSINESS visitor Tuesday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-20
LOCALS

attorney Gordon Gallert was bust
ess visitor Wednesday in Portland.
Evening star., 1924-03-08
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, March Especially.
Oliver B. Clark. lifelong and widely
known resident of Wheaton district. died
Spring. aged sixty-seven years. He is
survived by his widow, formerly Miss
Mary Stubbs of this county, and two
sons, Joseph c. and Oliver III. L. Clark.
jr. He was a brother of Berry f. Clark.
for many years clerk to the board of
county commissioners here. The funeral
will take place Sunday afternoon from
st. Johns Catholic Church. Forest Glen.
Licenses have been issued fer the
marriage of George King and Mrs. Sarah
l. Nothaft, both of Washington; Henry
Il. Thompson and Catherine L. Ganther,
both of this county, and Edward r Muir
ray and Miss Richard l.. Hawkins, both
of Washington.
The senior class of the Gaithersburg
High School entertained at a dance in
Masonic Hall, Gaithersburg. Thursday
evening. those attending including young
people from various parts of the county.
The patronesses were Mrs. Thomas W.
Troxell, Mrs. Calvert Cissel Mrs. Zadoc
NJ. Cooke and Mrs. T. EthiSon. During
the evening refreshments were served.
A license has been issued for the mar
riaee of Albert r. Watkins of Bethesda
and Miss Edna b. Burdette of Brown
ingsville. Md. In order to obtain the
license the young man, who gave his
age as seventeen, had to file with the
clerk the written consent of his parents.
The age of the young woman was given
as eighteen.
Daniel Il. Day of Rockville. for many
years in the United States railway mail
service, was yesterday taken TO the
Montgomery County General Hospital,
Sandy Spring, suffering from pneumonia