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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24

overthrow the established govern
ment. have taken possession of GER
tain portions OF the Mexican terri
tory and either are claiming tribute
from peaceful and legitimate Ameri-
can commerce or are attempting to
obstruct and destroy it,
Mr.. Hughes then touched on the
request of the Mexican government
to purchase arms and ammunition
/ from the United States. To refuse.
he said. would have been to turn a
cold shoulder to the government re-
Gently restored to friendly relations
and would in fact have given power
full encouragement to those who were
eminent by force" BY that course,
he said, the Washington government
would have incurred q grave res
possibility for consequent distur-
Dances" while granting the request
for arms involved mo question of
Intervention, no invasion of the SOW
ereighty of Mexico"
He argued that the sale involved
no departure from the principle in
volved in President Hardng's policy
as to the sale of arms" which he
said in no way precluded furnishing
arms Ito aid in the putting down of
insurrectionary attacks upon public
order in neighboring state whose
peaceful development is especially
important to- u.s.
Referring to the question of the
constitutionality of the new liquor
treaty with Great Britain, the secre-
tary said the administration had no
intention to violate constitutional
provisions.
THE purpose is to facilitate their
enforce ment,'' he said. II know
there are some who have expressed
doubt whether such an international
agreement can be made under our
constitution. This doubt I do not
entertain
In negotiating the treaty with
Turkey. he continued, the United
States was faced with the necessity
of giving up the long standing cap
itulations'' or else having no treaty
at all and no protection for Ameri-
can interests in that country.
"In these circumstances" he said.
1.-THE only practicable course was to
negotiate treaty as with full SOW
ereign state. If such treaty falls
short of expectations. especially in
that it acquiesces in the abrogation
of the capitulatons. it should not be
lHdl lllC WHY "os W
tain the capitulations was to fight
for them.
"At no stage in the negotiations
was tho American position deter
mined by the so-callcd Chester Con-
cession. This had been granted be-
fore negotiations of our treaty with
Turkey had been begun. This gov
eminent took no part in securing iti.
this government made no barter OF
any of it's rights for this or any other
concession F''
Mr.. Hughes also touched briefly
upon the status of negotiations re-
speeding inundated territories. the
unofficial American financial COM
mission to Persia and the recogni-
ton of the Egyptian government.
With relation to Greece, he said. the
situation had now materially
changed" there and that 1t was
hoped the elections held in Decem-
her would result in establishment
."of government which will enable
this government to extend formal
recognition"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Professor BristOl's :
Studio Not Nuisance
Verdict of Jury

Portland, Me-, Jan. 23-The Bris-
toll Memorial studio at Harrison. con-
Quoted by Professor Frederick r..
Bristol. of New York. 81 years old,
teacher OF Nordica. Alice Nielsen,
Olive Fromstad. Marie Sundelus.
and other stars. is not n nuisance. a
jury In the supreme judicial court
held today In the $4,000 suit brought
against the music master by Mrs.
Elizabeth +. Melosh of Jersey City.
The jury was out two hours and
thirty minutes.
Because OF the large attendance OF
music students and residents OF Hnr-
rison, Associate Justice Warren {.
Philbrook warned against any dem
onstration when the jury reported.
After court was adjourned there was
q lusty manifestation. however.
Mrs. Mclosh alleged the noises
emanating from the Harrison Studio
comprised "screeching and bowling
and that the studio reduced the value
of her adjoining property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
WINTHROP
Poultrymen's Meeting
Held at Winthrop

Wednesday afternoon at the Win
throp grange hall u poultry-mens
meeting was held, the object OF which
was to consider the project OF organ
izing a State wide cooperative egg
market ting association. In the even
ing q similar meeting was held In
Monmouth at the Grange hall there.
At both meetings there was u good
attendance and there seemed to be
lot of interest and enthusiasm OF the
ones present. At the meetings u
temporary organization was formed.
This idea first started in York
county and will take in all the coun-
ties OF the State. The next will be
Androscoggin and SaSadohock.
meeting will probably DO held In Au-
gusta soon. This project Is being
financed by the State Chamber OF
Commerce and the work Is being car
RED on by the Maine Farmers EN-
change. At this meeting the State
Chamber of Commerce. the State De-
partment Of Agriculture. the kenne-
bee County Farm Bureau and Maine
Farmers Exchange were represented
At winthrop Joseph IA. Moore was
chosen chairman and also to be II
delegate to the State meeting which
fs to be held some time soon. Peter
Phaanum was elected clerk.
At Monmouth Charles G. Pierce
was elected chairman and delegate To
the state meeting and w. II. Rey-
nolds was appointed clerk. At each
an executive committee OF
local poultrymen was chosen.
A similar meeting will he held In
FarminGdale at 100 this afternoon In
the Town Hall there and in the even
ing at 7.30 another, ut Benton. Satur-
day at 100 there will be one Mt Wins
low and in the evening Mt $50 Mt the
Grange Hall in Oakland. This VIII
Include all the meetings In Kennebcc
county. and n member Of the orEani-
cations first mentioned will be pres
ont Mt these meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Police Dept. Report
For Year 1923 3

. Chief Roscoe c. Dunn have given
his report of the police department of
the city of Gardiner for 1923. There
were TAI warrants issued this year in
comparison with 149 for the year of
1922. while the warrants issued for
drunkenness dropped from g. to 20.
and there were Is more search and
seizures made this year. The report
Is as follows:
Lodgers. 147; doors found open. 70:
property found and cared for. 16; war
rants issued, 141; cheating. 2; vagran-
cy. 8: neglect of family. i; drunken
ness, 20; operating motor car while in
toxicated. .; operating motor car with
out license. /; neglect Of children. 5;
assault and battery. IL: search and
seizures. %; libel and monition. Z. las
civious behavior. 1; larceny. IA: selling
mortgaged property. 1; defrauding
enca per. 1: adultery. /: disabled
horse. /: reckless driving motor car.
8: wilfully vexation. ~ overdriving
horse. /: threatening to commit yoffense.
3: operating motor car without mufiier.
3; exceeding motor car speed, IA: driv-
ing motor car over highways closed for
repairs, 2: illegal transportation intox-
icating liquors. /: unlawful possession
intoxicating liquors. /: search for
stolen goods. 1; breaking and entering.
1: single sale. 8; rape, /: resisting ar
rest. !; issuing check without funds
in bank. 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Funeral Of Rev. William 8. Jon..

The funeral Of the late Rev. Will
liam s. Jones of Bath was held yes
terday afternoon from the Highland
avenue Methodist Episcopal church.
Rev. Mr.. Jones was pastor of the
Methodist church in Gardiner from
1872 to 1874. and was for many years
presiding Elder Of the district, and
was the oldest member of the Metho-
dist conference at the time Of his
death. Rev. Charles Howard Atkins
OF the Highland avenue church Off
ciated at the services and he and Rev.
H A. Dunnack Of Augusta delivered
eulogies on the life and work of Rev.
Mr.. Jones. Rev. H. O. Megart Of
Hallowell and Rev A. H Graham gave
Scripture readings. and Rev Ralph
Lowe Of Augusta offered prayer and
A. F. Leigh of the Randolph NJ. E.
church conducted the committal SER
vice. Rev. M r Pearson of Richmond
pronounced benediction. and a quar-
tette consisting of George Sager. Ro-
bert Hill, Mrs Thomas Henderson,
and Mrs. e. G. Dill rendered abide
With Me-" and Rock of Ages" In
terment was in the family lot in Oak
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Officers UniversaIist Ladies Aid are
Elected

At the recent meeting of the La
dies Aid of the Universalist church.
held with Mrs. Chester Fuller, Frank
lin street, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: presi-
dent, Mrs. John M. ROBINSON first
vice president. Mrs. Chester Fuller;
second vice president. Mrs. Alonzo
Cooke; secretary. Mrs. William Fitz-
simmonds: treasurer. Mrs. Charles
Hedrick. The wark committee was
chosen as follows: Mrs. Oscar Childs,
Mrs. Gertrude Lord. Mrs. Harry Per-
ry and Mrs. William Fitzsimmonds.
The committee on children's work
consists of Mrs. Bessie Lord. Mrs.
Clarence Shepherd and Mrs. Herbert
Reyes. These committees have In
charge the work of the society.
Mrs. f. w. Webber was guest OF
honor at this meeting, which was a
particularly enjoyable one. The hos
tess, Mrs. Fuller. served luncheon
consisting of fruit salad, hot rolls,
fancy cookies and tea. Music and
conversation added to The pleasure OF
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Notable Monument
Destroyed by Fire
At Farmingdale

The fire which burned to the ground
the residence of William, Fl. Taylor.
outer Maple street. Farmingdale. early
Tuesday morning. destroyed q notapie
monument of the early history of Hal
lowell. Tarmingdale. which has been
for many years a separate town, was
in very early days a part Of Halloween
and Of Loudon Hill. The house In dues-
ton was at the very end OF Maple
street, near the Litchfleld road, IN
what Is called West Farn:ingdale. II
was occupied at the time of the hre
by Mr.. Taylor and his son Ralph. lad
of 10. His wife Is in the Augusta Gem
eral hospital In a critical condition.
The fire. which caught In the ell near
the chimney. gained headwaS rapidly.
Neighbors did what they could to save
Il hut were only able to save farm and
outbuildngs. Mr.. Taylor and his son
are now at the home OF neighbor.
Miilar Parker. The loss Is in the neigh
borhood OF $4,000.
The house itself is real landmark.
The land originally belonged TO Cap
tain Gideon Colcord. who built house
there. He married Sally. daughter Of
Samuel and James Mason of Pittston.
and six children-Hram. Caroline. Oris.
Nathaniel. Mary and Joseph-were
born to them. Joseph died young. but
the other FIVE lived and prospered on
the home farm. Capt. Coleord died on
the passage from the West Indies
March 81 1916. His widow married
Mont gornery McCausiand. widower
with Ave children-Mary Jane. VIII
liam. Detsey. Joseph and Isaac--the
legacy OF his FIRST wife. Hannah Tar
bog. He brought his FIVE children to
the Cclcord place to dwell with the FIVE
young Colcords. and In course Of time
Ave other childrcn-Gideon. Samuel
Hannah. Montgomery and John--wcre
born there. The legend goes tina: two
more children were brought up In thai
family. making II in all However that
may be. Montgomery McCausfand
found the9originaI Coicord house far
too small and built the large 1e.room
house recently burned. II was Of the
colonial time and extremely interest.
ing. Even the cellars were unusual
with vaults and arches of brick. Many
Hallowell people Of prominence can
trace their descent from one OF the IS
children OF that overlooking family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
FAIRFIELD

CENTER-Mrs. Hannah Rideout
and son, Steward of Washburn. are
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Tibbetts.
The home of George Duncan Is
quarantined as their daughter, Shir-
ley. has diphtheria.
Charles Tibbetts, who has been III.
Is improving.
Mitchell Marcia OF Benton and
Vida March of Fairfield were guests
Of their brother, Louis Marcia, re-
Gently.
l.. p. Howe of the ridge road is
visiting his son and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Selden Howe.
Alex Robertson of Fairfield Is visit
ing at the home of MIR. and Mrs. Fred
Robertson.
Merle Thomas. who has been Ill. is
better.
Mrs. Roscoe Getchell of Sbawmut
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Sargent
Mr.. and Mrs. Hor ier Lothrop OF
Oakland passed the wfek-end at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. N w. Tozier
Rev. Mr.. Ecrservey occupied the
pulpit Sunday in the absence Of Rev.
J. c. Bearse.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. Helen Jones.
Z. p. Howe was the guest of Lsuis
Marcia Saturday.
Friends of Colby JOY are sorry to
learn of his illness.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ L. Sabin were
guests Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
NJ. Sabin Of Albior.
A very enjoyable evening was
passed Saturday night at Victor
Grange hall when a double insialla-
ton of Hinckiey and Victor were
held. Mrs. Kate Ellis was tire in
stating officer. The play. Deaf
Uncle Zed," was much enjoyed.
There were so members from Hincl-
ley. 70 from Oakland and 80 from
Benton also some from Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Mayor MeNaushton Speaker at G. II.
s. Assembly ~

The regular weekly assembly, was
held in the Gardiner high school au-
ditorium yesterday morning. Mayor
d S. McNaughton as the speaker.
Miss Hazel G. Woodbury., Supervisor
Of music in theschols gave delight
cipal C. E. Taylor then introduced
Mayor McNaughton, who talked to
the students taking as his subject.
Business. Mr.. McNaughton spoke
principally of the shoe business both
from the manufacturers and the re-
tailer's point Of view. He said that
character and good will were princi-
pal factors in the successful retail
shoe business. The talk was Of much
interest and practical value to the
student body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
S. S. s. Club Ladies Entertained

The s. S. S. club ladies We're en-
tertained for a regular meeting Tues
day afternoon by Mrs Fred w. Ken
nison at her home on Baptist HILL.
The afternoon was happily passed
sewing and socially. The hostess
served delicious refreshments. In the
evening the ladie of this club enjoyed
banquet served by Landlord Han
sen at Hotel oxford in observance of
the first anniversary of the orfgani2a-
ton Of the club. The menu at the
banquet consisted of soup. fish, roast
chicken, mashed potato. cream peas,
salad. walnut ice cream. cake. tarts.
and coffee and a most delightful
evening was passed by the S. S. S.
club ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Auction Sale

OF large consigned lot Of household
goods Of p. Farland to be SOLD at A. O.
Bragg auction rooms, 2s9 Water st.,
Gardiner, re-, Jan. &c. This lot con-
s.sts Of oak dressers and commodss.
round OAK dining table, 6 dining
chairs, Parlor suit, / brass he'd spring,
2 Erussen art squares s-12, congo
leum art square Go, eleven yards Of
congoleum, refrigerator, one villa
Crawford cook stove with tank and
shelf nearly new. I Crawford parlor
wood stove used very little, one $50
Detroit oil stove with oven good az
new. easy chairs, rocking chairs, kitch-
en- chairs. Kitchen table, sewing ma
chine, Office clock, parlor clock, Morrow,
copper wash boiler, tubs, jars, dishes
and kitchen dishes, pictures rugs ana
other articles too numerous TO mention.
This IS . nice, clean lot Of goods and
niust be sold to the highest bidder. sale
starts at / O'Clock regardless Of
weather.
A. c. Bragg, Aucti0neer
tan2sdst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
o. T.. S., Installation

The annual installation ceremonies
of Fireside Chapter, o. L. g, were
conducted at Masonic hall Monday
evening before a large gathering of
members. their families and guests.
sMrs. ~Maybelle Brown of Waterville
was the installing officer. assisted by
Mrs. Caleb Lewis, marshal, also of
Waterville. The ceremonies as per-
formed by these ladies were very
impressive and were watched with
much interest by all.
The officers are: Matron, Mrs. Nell
lie l.. Cain; patron. Periey l.. Cot
ton; associate matron. Miss Florence
l.. Cain; secretary. Mrs. Lizzie Holt;
treasurer. Mrs. Jennie Runnells:
cenductress, Mrs. Charline Besse;
associate conductress. Mrs. Maude
H. Holt: chaplain. Mrs. Addie f..
Holt: marshal, Mrs. Jennie Har-
:Inons pianist. Mrs. Matte Higgins;
Ruth, Mrs. Lottie Cain; Esther, Mrs.
Dorothy Gerald: Martha. Mrs. Effie
l.. Decker: Electa. Mrs. Mamie
Grant: warder. Mrs. Mabel T.. o.
borne: sentinel, Cecil Goodrich.
Very helpful and interesting re-
marks were made by Mrs. Brown.
Mrs Cain, the new matron, ex-
pressed to the members her appre-
citation of the honor thus conferred
upon her. and her desire to serve
the order in a way that will promote
its prosperity. In closing Mrs. Cain
presented, in behalf of the officers.
beautiful o. f. S. emblem pin to
Mrs. Dorothy Gerald. the retiring
matron. Mrs. Gerald gave TO each
of the installing officers an attrac-
tive framed picture. All enjoyed
the musical numbers. which were Il
piano duct by Mrs. Higgins and Mrs.
Besse and q vocal solo by Miss Cain.
A cafeteria lunch Of sandwiches. as
sorted cakes and coffee was served
by Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss T. Watts. Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur s. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Irving =. Written, Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. S. Eastman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Benz. e. Smith Post No. 4 Hold First
installation

BENZ. z. Smith Post, No. held
their first installation of officers last
evening, with E. II. Maxcy as install
lins officer. The work of installation
was followed by a special meeting at
which plans were discussed for the
Building Fund Campaign which has
been started to raise funds for repair
ing the renovating the hall. The Off
GERS Of the Legion for the year 1924
are as follows: commander, William
Maloney; vice commander William
Trip; finance officer. Bradford Fl.
White: adjutnnt, Walter Roberts;
chaplain. Rev. L. c. McAllister. This
Is the first official installation that
the post has had. the officers of for
mer years taking power without the
usual attendant ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Sheaf-wal ker

Miss Jessie Walker. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson Walker. and
Merle Sheaff were married Monday
morning by Rev. Charles Mckinney
at the Methodist parsonage, Madison.
The double ring service was used and
the couple was unattended. The hap
ny pair left for Portland Wednesday,
where Mr.. Shcaff has position.
Their many friends wish them many
years of happiness and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Mrs. Margaret A. Fish

Mrs. Margaret A. Fish. wife of j.
Herbert Fish, died suddenly Wednes-
day morning at 1890 at the age of
as. She is survived by husband. two
sons. Raymond w. Fish and James
e. Fish, and one daughter, Catherine
A. Fish, all of Hallowell, also by one
brother, Captain Edward II. Mercer
of Sullivan. Maine. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later.
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VOICES POLICY
CONTINUED from PAGE One)

pose of those engaged in this enter
prise of arms Is simply to determine
by forcible measures the succession
to President Obregon.
ut is not q revolution instinct
with the aspirations of an oppressed
people; Ii Is matter of personal
politics. 1t Is an effort to seize the
presidency: 1t means a subversion
cedure. The conteStants, seeking to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24

Wednesday afternoon about four
o'clock a Mr.. Meader of Augusta, who
is employed at Marston and Brooks,
who was skating on the river near
the ferry house, caught his foot In a
crack. and fell with sufficient force
to cut open his temple and rive sew
eral teeth through his lips. He was
unconscious for some minutes. He
was assisted home by friends and re-
ceived medical attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24

There will be joint installation OF
the Knights Of Pythias and and the
pythian Sisters this evening at X. OF
p. hall. A supper will he served from
seven to eight o'clock for the Knights
and Sisters. At $50 the installation
will commence to which the Knights
and Sisters may invite friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS
VIM. 8. Hart in Wild Bill Hickok To-
day at Opera House, Gardiner

After an absence Ut nearly two
years VIM. S. Hart returns to his
legion of friends in the greatest wes-
tern ever produced. The entire plot
and direction was under the SUPER
vision of VIM. s. Hart in person and
In loaded with the kind Of thrill stuff
that made him famous. This is the
first of a series of nine pictures he
will produce under the Paramount
banner and from all indications it
will be well to start early tonight for
there is every indication of a capac-
ity house. With the great cast, Is
Pinto, the famous Hart pony. Don't
blame us If compelled to stand-come
enrly.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24

7 Despite the fact that warning was
given in yesterdays Journal many
people were alarmed when the fire
whistle blew yesterday morning at
.11.30. This ID done so that the whis-
tie may always be in perfect condi-
ton in case of emergency, and will be
done every day. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
]. E. MOSHER WILL BE
CANDIDATE TO PRES.
GARDINER BOARD TRADE

A delegation of Gardiner business
men called upon John f. Mosher yes
terday and asked him to be candidate
for president of the Board of Trade Tor
the ensuing YEAR. After giving the
matter considerable thought. he decided
10 do so and will be in to the finish
Mr.. Mosher is one of the city's young
or and most progressive business men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24
Organization Of the Shamrock Club

Tuesday evening of this week Miss
Hannah Burns was hostess at the
first meeting of new club. the
Shamrock Club" The new organi-
cation is for sewing and various kinds
of needlework and also to promote
social good times. This first meeting
was pleasant and interesting affair.
Music, cards, sewing and CONVERSE
ton passed the hours delightfully."-.
The hostess served delicious sup
per of chicken croquettes. fruit salad,
rolls, coffee and fancy cookies. This
first meeting will be followed by
others during the winter season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24

TIL Gardiner Polo Club will play the
Lewiston Polo Club at the Coliseum
at Gardiner this evening. Lewiston
Will bring a strong team here as o.
Brien has sent to New Bedford Tor
first class rush, one who has played
regular in the American league. which
shows he Is out to win. The Haz-
card Shoe Co. game will precede the
big game. playing against Harring-
tons picked team Of old-timers. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24

Pittston. Rev. A. F. Leigh of the
Randolph NJ. E. church officiating.
There were many friends present and
there were many and beautiful floral
tributes. The bearers were w. E. See
kins. Alfred and Edward Marston,
and George Lamont. lnterment was
in the East Pittston cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24

Did you ever try to tell the truth
even for twenty-four hours? II you
never have you can't appreciate wha,
happens to person who does this
until you see the play Nothing But
the Truth tonight in the II. g. Au-
ditorium. This Is a royalty play. and
Is surely worth seeing. Come one
come all for this is the first home tai
ent play of the year.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-24

Friday. January 35th., is the Feast
of the Conversion OF Saint Paul.
There will be Celebration of the
Holy Communion in the vestry of
Saint Matthews church. at eight
o'clock