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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
New Tennis Star
To Fore in Play
At Forest Hills

Forest Hills, n. Y, Aug. 2S (By
a. P.)-Another young American
! tennis star arose to heroic heights
of international triumph today, when
John Henncssey of Indianapolis. &C
| COmplished the downfall OF jean
Borotra, champion of Europe. and
/ captain of the French Davis cup
forces. in spectacular battle fea
I turing the third day Of the national
singles championship.
Hennessey not only scored the
most startling upset yet recorded in
tournament already marked BY an
astonishing number OF reversal
among favorites. but eliminated his
famous opponent. winner of this
years Wimbledon championship in
a Decentralization The ~ year old
American PLAYED a dashing, agrees
I've game, withstood the most fiery
net attacks of Borotra. and con
quered the Frenchman in four sets.
SO, 10. 80 and g.
Hennessny's brilliant victory, scor-
cdin the third round of the tourney.
was the climax of another day OF
setbacks for foreign forces seekin =
Americas premier court layrels At
tho end Of the days play, nine Am
eviCan and four foreign stars ro-
NAMED in the running for the title
held nv William 7. Tilden of Phila-
delphia. OF these thirteen three had
reached the fifth round. the bracket
| before the semi-fnals while ten
others were in the fourth round
Tilden, who advanced to the
/ fourth round by Overwhelming Iu-
Glen Williams of Chicago, former in
tercollegiate champion. with the
loss of only three games. headed
the ranks Of surviving Americans.
which also included William VI.
(Little BilD Johnston. Tiiden's D5-
Wis cup partner. and Vincent Rich
ards. young Olympic champion
An upset second only in impor-
lance to the defeat of Borotra came
in the last match OF the day when
Wallace Johnson, veteran Philadel-
phia chop-stroke artist, vanquished
Francis 7, Hunter. OF Beckley. w.
Va, fifth on the national ranking
list. in a five set struggle
Johnson, outsteadyirE Hunter a.
critical junctures and blocking a
last desperate rally bv his hard
driving opponent. won BY scores Of
6-s. 6-3, 4-6. Ga and CA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29

which was opened 81 o'clock BY
Mrs. Alice 1ewlns president pro tenn.
IN the absence of Mrs. I-arrabes of
Gardiner. Mrs. Alice NJ. Young acted
as secretary and Mrs. Lena n. Niles
as treasurer. The exercises were
opened by singing America" and re-
peaung the Lords prayer. The i'm
portart business taken Up at this
meeting was the changing Of const!-
tuition and bylaws the committee be-
ing Mrs. Xlice Hewins. Mrs. Lena NJ.
Niles and Mrs. Larcabee.
The elections OF officers resulted in
electing Mrs. Mildred Purinton. OF
Abnaki chapter, Winthrop as presi-
dent: Mrs. Alice II. Young. Rose Of
Sharon Chapter. Augusta. as secre-
tary and Mrs Lena NJ. Niles Of
Queen Esther chapter HalIowell as
treasurer.
The social program consisted OF
mandolin and piano duet by sisters
Eleanor Bishop and The!ma Godfrey;
selection. Naomi and Ruth by Sister
Weymouth OF Mount Vernon Valley;
Grading by Mrs. 1 D. Hardwood:
song and dance by Dorothy McCur-
dy; song by Stanley McCurdy; eX-
cellent music was furnished by the
Abnaki chapter. The association ex-
tended a vote OF thanks 10 Col. Ryan
for his kindDess and courtesy in their
entertainment The meeting was
Drought 10 a close by singing Near
er, My God 10 Thee" They attended
the band concert at o'clock and
then left for their respective homes
with the feeling that they had passed
4 most enjoyable day.
Tho association furnished ice
cream, cake and hot coffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
Mayo and DumOnt
To Settle Title in
| Lewiston Septemher ;

Lewiston, Aug. 2S-Kayo Mayo of
Lewiston and Dusty Dumont of Bid
deford will meet in Lewiston city hall
next Wednesday night to decide the
welterweight championship of Maine
Two other champions. Bing Conley
and George Bolduc, both of Lewis
ton, will also take part in the "ali
star" program.
i he bouts have been arranged by
Charlie Turner. matchmaker for the
Boost Sports n. c.. the first boXir E
card of the season in Lewiston.
Bing Conley. state middlewelSht
champion. will face Billie Woods, the
Iron Man" of Manchester, n. H., or
some other well known boxer. Boil
dues opponent has not been chosen
yet. Cannonball Cote of Lewiston
plans to get even with kayo Lalib-
critic OF Lewiston on the same night.
The fifth bout has not been al =
ranged yet. Each fight will be six
rounds.
Kayo Mayo has had eight fights
this summer. Friday night he meets
Johnny Drew of Biddeford in Old
Orchard Mayo lost hut one decision
this summer when he fought Eddie
Dessautels OF Dover, y. H. but many
people Mt the ringslde believed ne
should have got Mt least a draw.
Mayo got 1857 for this bout. TIE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29

old coits.f Colonel Boswogth. owned
by T. d Tasgart, Jr., recently at
Cleveland did one heat IN the same
time but failed TO win the race.
Mr.. NcElwyn broke while making his
drive in the second heat. Guy Rich
ard tro;ted the last half OF hits mile
in 1.eei. and the last quarter in 2s'S
seconds
Title Brooke won the $4,000 Mass
. achUsetts stake in three straight
, heats. Tommy Murphy keeping hs,'
we'll in hand all the way. Allen Guy
won the ;wo year old division OF the
! American horse breeder futurity-
Poppy. also owned by Frank H. ellis
OF Philadelphia. by winning the sex
ond heat in e.06ia set new record
/ for the event. Ruby Hall won the
elS trot.
The summaries:
AMERICAN HORSE BREEDER
FUTJRlTY; FoALs OF 1872
Guy Richard, b c, by Guy AK
worthy tCrozier} ......E...... ! !
Mr.. McElwyn. b c. by Guy Az
worthy (White) .....\., .
Jeritza. (Brusiel ......A.... 5 )
. Cleaning SILK. b (Flemingl ~. 4 4
Time-2.o2s., s.osk.
Els CLASS TROT. PURSE $1,000.
THREE HEATS
Ruby Hall. oh III. by Walnut
Hall tTallmanl ........... J
Max, b & (Coxl ..,......... ;
Queen Eta, br nj (White).... 5 > s
| Crawford, b (Murphy). ..... >
All Worthy, b (McDonald) & 5 4
Miss Cleaning, As;yra, Beeswing
and Bland also started.
Timed 7ia, 2.07. 2.07E.
AMERICAN HORSE BREEDER
FUTCRITY, FOALS OF 1892.
TROTTING. PURSE $250o. IN 5
Aileen Guy. Oh (, by Guy AK
worthy (Whitel ......... !
Poppy, b {. by Belwin CHeas-
leyl ,..-.. .....,...,......... :
Soubrette. b (Ccx) .....L ; ) :
Hot Teddy Z (Murphyl ,.. 1 /
Peter Speedway. b c (McDon-
Traviata and Viola Sunshine al
so started
Time-2.o9G. 2.osIs. 2.os%.
THE MASSACHUSETTS. 30
TROTTING, PURSE $4,000: IN S
Tillie Brooke, b m, by Justice
Brooke (Murphy) ..........I
Hollywood Frisco, blk Zero
Zier) observation-disclosures. :
Thompson Dillon. blk & (CoN. ; 3
S,lladar. b h (White). ...... 4 .
The Great Lullwater, Oh h
(Thomas) Observation-Disclosures.
Rochelle Maid and Peter Cantriu
also started.
Time-2.o4E. 2o5h. 2,o4%.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
WINTHROP

Miss Hazel Judkins, who has been
visiting her cousin. Mrs. Lorah
Bell, returned to her home In TX
bridge, Mass, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Webb went
Thursday to Pine Point 10 pass a
week as guests OF Or. and Mrs.
Royal Record.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Moffett, who
nave been passing the week with
Mrs. Aoffett's mother. Mrs. Ellen
Moffett at 80 Main street, returned
Thursday to their home in Rhode
Island.
Jimmie Trask Of Northeastern
University. Boston. Ralph Purring-
ton OF Burdette College, Boston, Lee
Townsend OF Readheid and Carl
Lindhome OF East Winthrop have
been guests of Roland and Randall
Norcross.
Miss Anna Smell. who has been
passing the summer at her new cot
tage on Lake Annabessacook. re-
turned to Springfield, Mass, Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes OF Portland
are at Camp Fern on Lake Anna
bessacook for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Il Smith.
who have been the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs Frank O'Ecil have return
ed 10 their home at South Acton,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
NATIONAL. HOME

Officer of the day. Captain God
frey Little.
Jesse G. Kinds, late Co. c. I. n. H.
Inf, has been granted q discharge
from the Home.
George w. Hurd has returned
from n short leave of absence pass
ed with relatives in Vassalboro.
Capt. d. f. Ivory, has purchased
a new Ford coupe for pleasure pur-
poses.
Patrick F. Hayes OF Lewiston, late
Co. l.. l. Me. Inf. has been read
mitted to the Home.
Burroughs have been granted to
Orlando Hooper to North Arson;
Abraham Prince to New York city,
and William f. Reed to Springfield.
The returns from furloughs
Thursday were John Crowley from
Boston and John DAILY from Roches-
ter, n. Y, and Allston, Mass.
Passes have been granted 10
Maurice Quinlan to Togus lake and
Andrew NJ. Selman to Bangor.
The moving picture program for
Friday evening will be Douglas Nc
Lean in "A Man OF Action" with n
Pathe News and comedy wild and
Wicked" starring Charles Murray.
Saturday evening the pictures are
Harold LLOYD in Safety Last" with
a Sennett comedy Picking Peaches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
Hold Ceremony in
Honor Capt, Clark
At National Home

A ceremony was held here at 40
, Thursday in honor OF Capt. E, L.
! Clark, adjutant and inspector of this
Branch for the past II years and who
I has rendered his resignation to take
effect the last day of this month.
The various military organizations
and civilian employees of the Home,
headed by the Home band, assem-
bled on Rockland avenue and passed
in review, something unique in it
self as this is the first time in the
history Of the Home that this honor
has been accorded TO a person. The
many veterans and civilians next as
sembled around the flag staff. where
the Home band rendered the Ma
tional anthem and the colors were
lowered.
At the close of the ceremonies,
Bernard L. Narnum, in behalf of the
clerks Of the various departments,
with appropriate remarks presented
Capt. Clark with a handsome gold
ring with a Masonic emblem set in n
garnet. At the end of Capt. Clark's
speech of appreciation the assem-
bly, gave three lusty, cheers and a
tiger as fitting close of the impress
sive ceremonies.
In the evening, Col. Ryan. govern
or, invited the officers to meet at his
quarters. where a party was held in
Capt. Clarks honor He was pre-
scented with a gold watch chain and
lodge card case fittingly inscribed.
Capt. Clark has an enviable war
record. He enlisted in Co. A. IA
Maine Infantry, in January 1862, was
later promoted to first lieutenant of
co. {. IA Me. Inf, serving throughout
the war. He was in several hot en-
gagements; was with General Shcri-
dan at Cedar Greek and at WinChes-
ter; was in the campaign at the cap
ture of New orleans, La, and also
served on the staff of General Wash
burn Of Indiana
After the war he was in the steam
boat business for several years, run
ming from Boston to different points
along the Maine coast and alter en-
tered the hotel business. He was
chief clerk at the Poland Spring
House for two years; was clerk at
hotel in Florida several winters. and
was connected with other hotels in
Maine.
capt. Clark came TO the Home -
years ago as clerk for Capt s. j.
Gallagher. quartermaster. was pro-
NOTED to chief clerk of that depart
ment ana remained Win taDl W, ii.
Anderson, Capt. Gallagher's success
scr, until 1910. when he was appoint
cd as adiutant and inspector of this
Branch as n reward for his faithful
and efficient service.
Capt. Clark will take life easy
from now on. planning to live with
his daughter. Mrs. Y. O. Mitchell.
He Is a great lover of the water,
boating. etc, and probably VIII pass
his summers at the sea shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
OH. BUTLER SAYS
KHAN is NOT
ISSUE IN MAINE

New York. Aug. 2s.-Arriving IN
New York today for n series Of brief
conferences. William NJ. Butler. chair
man of the Republican national COM
mittec. declared today that the Ku
kluX Khan was not an issue in Maine
THE Khan is being discussed" he
said, but is not an issue Reports
reaching me today are very favorable
to the election of n Republican gov
ernor and senator in Maine. / have
not doubt Of the outcome"
Mr.. Butler declined TO foreca 81
what percentage OF the vote would be
Republican. saying: I'm not talking
figures and don't indulge in any pre-
dictions whatever"
Asked If. as reported from Wash
ineton today. the party workers ard
candidates henceforth would avoid
all reference to the Khan. Mr.. But
Ter said: Il have no desire to dis
cuss speeches or issues. Our Candi-
dates and speakers will discuss the
issues"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29

liam Sheafe Chase, OF New York,
had presented affidavits to the i'm
migration bureau I'm support OF his
charles against Firpo involving the
immigration law. Commissioner
Curran was instructed TO ask for a
warrant for Firpos arrest in case
lis Investigations showed the char
gos TO be well founded
Eirpo was recently arrested IN
New York on a warrant issued nj
the request of Roy. MIR. Chase charg
ing perjury in connection with his
recent entry in this country. The
charge was made that Miss PiCart
was being brought here by FiIpo at
that time in violation OF the immi-
grafton inspectors. denied having
known Miss Picart in any but a cas-
Ual way.
The charges which Canon Chase.
who is president OF the New Norl,
CIVIC League. submitted 10 Secretary
Davis relate to the presence in this
country Of Miss PiCart during Firpo' s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29

would seem to apply to the matter.
Captain Miller is away from his Off
Ice today and could not be reached
personally.
Early in the summer the silhou-
cite of the dainty diving girl began
to appear on automobiles, and the
fad had been followed by one of
bathing girl of more robust proper
tions, this covering quite an increase
OF space on the windshield or rear
window of car. The latter Is in
tended as a burlesque on the more
dainty figure, and quite number OF
car owners have adopted the silhou-
cite.
1t Is claimed by some that the sill
houette OF either size shuts off the
view of persons or objects on the
street at certain angles, and there
fore interfere with the safe opera
ton of the car at times 1t is also
said to be true of political stickers,
which have appeared on cors during
the progress of the state and coun-
try campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
Schools Open Sept. 3


The public schools of Winthrop
VIII open Monday. September 9Th
with the following teachers: Prin-
cipal OF Winthrop high school
Ralph Masterman, mathe mates and
scierce; Pauline Hill, assistant
French and history; ALLEN Ben
nett. assistant, Latin and civ!cs:
Aida Rogers Wolf, assistant, Eng
fish and SCIENCE.
winthrop grammar school, prin-
cipal. Joseph Jordan: Mrs. Lille
Andrews, grades 9 and Z: Miss Alice
Hewett, grades 4 and 8: Miss Win
nifred Grant, grades 2 and 3; Miss
Grace Howard, subgrade and grade
1: Miss Alice Irish, East Winthrop
school; Miss Marjorie Maxwell, Win
throp Center school; Miss Helen
Drew. Howard school; Miss Mary
kenney, Plsgah school; J. Elvin Ho-
bart, manuel training.
Manuel training will be given to
grades 3 and - and to the Freshmen
In high school. The school dny in
the high school will be the same as
In the grade schools the coming
year.
The Junior Department OF the
Methodist Sunday school will hold
fair on Thursday. Sept. 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kimball of
Hartford. Conn, are visiting Mr..
kimball's mother, Mrs. Abbie Kim
ball.
Miss Frances Estes of Lewiston is
the guest OF Miss Molly Gledhill on
Green street.
Miss Elmn d. Shaw. who has been
visiting relatives and friends in
Massachusetts, returned home We'd
nesday.
ON September OH the Nature
Study Glass will have an all day
meeting at Mrs. Fred g. Williams
cottage on Lake Maranacook. In
the forenoon Il short hike will be
enjoyed and the business meeting
will he In the afternoon. A good at
tndance is desired as there will be
Important business.
Camp Maranacook will close for
the season this week and Wednesday
and Thursday the guests left for
their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. True Of Litchheld
were guests OF Mr.. Everett Barber
Thursday.
Miss Matte Chandler Is the
guest OF her aunt. Mrs. Charles
Goodwin at Belgrade Lakes.
guest of her aunt, Mrs. T.. ]. Patten.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. L. Libby. who have
been guests Of MIR and Mrs n L. Han
naford at their cottage at Pine Point.
returned home Thursday.
George Gordon of Everett, Mass,
was recent guest of his sister. Mrs.
Martha Patterson.
Mrs. Vera jackson jerks and son
Charles. who have been in the Adiron-
dacks this summer. are at Camp Zulei-
ka. Lake Maranacook Mrs. jerks
mother Mrs. Alfred Johnson Of Port
land, IS her guest.
Grover Lewis Of Maiden, Mass. a
former resident Of this town has been
calling on friends this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frost of
Wakefield. Mass. were calling on Mrs.
Emery Wood Thursday,
Paul Holmes IA visiting Mr.. and
Mrs Paul Srarsam of Lisbon Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
Ban on Silhouettes
Bathing Girls on Autos

Portland, Aug. 2S-While Frank
A. Goodwin. State registrar of motor
vehicles in Massachusetts,, in n
statement made public in a Boston
dispatch today, stated that under the
provisions of the placing of any
thing which may interfere with or
impede the proper operation of the
vehicle he should forbid the prac-
tic of placing silhouettes OF bathing
girls on the windshfelds and rear
windows Of automobiles. 1t was sta
ted at tho ONCE OF Capt. Harold A.
Miller chief of the automobile en-
forcement in Maine, at the State
House al Augusta. that the Maine
laws contain no provision which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
Party for Miss coiman

The home OF MIR. and Mrs. orville
Nolman on South Belfast avenue was
me scene OF a happy gathering Thurs
cay evening in honor OF their daugh.
YER Miss Charlotte, who is 20 leave
september 2 for Gorham Normal
S'hoo' Miss Colman was the recip-
eht Of many useful gifts from her
friends. including fine fountain pen,
:, isosc present were Louise Farrion,
Mr. and Mrs. Miles McLaughlan. Mrs.
Ethel Hanks, Mrs. Addie Hanks. Eula
smith Agnes Murphy, Margaret Per.
nam nam Caroline Ellis, Eleanor Redman,
aa2et Beckett, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
,IVers' Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Pierce,
rene Morton. BESSIE Colman, Daisy
LIBBY and Mrs. Olive Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
Flynn Surrendered
BY BailOr Will
Face Court Charge

+, harold Flynn. local agent for an
Insurance company, against whom
ia ,as oeen pending charge of cheat
lug oy false pretenses, and who fall
~ 70 appear in municipal court when
.ued to answer to the charge. was
surrendered to the sheriffs by his
ts'or. Thursday. and was confined in
81 e police station to await hearing
~ me case before Judge Cony.
~, is alleged in the warrant that
NHhn offered to Evan S. Kenney as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
SEEK GUSHING
FIRPO FROM u. S.

Washington, Aug. 2S-Commis-
sioner OF Immigration Curran at the
Port OF New York was ordered by
the labor department today 70 inves-
tiGate charges that Luis Angel Fir
Pc. Argentine heavyweight. had vio-
lated the immigration laws year
ago in connection with the entry
into tho United States Of Miss Blan
ca picart.
The order was sent after Rev VII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
EAST WINTHROP

Mr.. and Mrs A. f. Brainard. Mrs.
Lydia Wing and Mrs. Martha Kilbreth
passed Wednesday at Waterville
Rev. Angus Lyons rendered his res
ignation as pastor of the Baptist
church on Sunday, to take effect the
first Of November. He has accepted a
call at Victoria, \. b.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. T. Cook of East
Rochester. y. II, with friends from
Appleton. were callers here the past
week
f. J. Mumford. W. H Titus, George
Foster and Harry Wilkins were at
tendants at the Waterville fair Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
Guy Richard Wins
Feature Stake at
Readville Grand CT.

Readville, Mass, Aug. 2s-Cuy
Richard, which recently changed
hands for $4,000. won the three year
old division Of the American Horse
Breeder futurity. the feature Of to-
days grand circuit program. ~
straight heats.
In the first heat VIII Crozie-
brought the colt W from apparent
defeat 20 nip Mr. McElwyn at the
wire in 2.02% thus establishing
world vin-race record for three yea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
Mrs. Purinton Elected
President Star Assn.
At TOgus Meeting

The annual meeting Of the Kenne-
bee County Eastern Star association
held the last Thursday Of each year
ut various places. was held Thurs
day at the Home and most enjoy
able time was had by all, The wea-
Their was ideal for the gathering and
some 80 sisters We're present.
The use of the Home theatre was
rendered TO them for their meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29
WINTHROP CENTER

The Kings Messengers Will hold a
pie social at the Friends church Fri
day evening at $50. Everyone please
bring q pie. There will also be an en-
tertainment consisting of music and
readings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Beaalieu and two
children Of Millinocket. who have been
passing the week at Philip Lishness',
have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29

first visit here last Year for his
championship fight with Jack Demr-
oCy. The young woman also arrived
on the steamship which brought FIR
po 10 this country several weeks ago
for his fight with Harry VINE. negro
hCIvywoig at, next month. but aid
not enter tn" countrr she was said
TO have taken q stC}mer for cuba
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29

Mrs. Edna Norris and daughter,
Miss Alice, Of Holyoke, Mass. re-
turned 70 their home Thursday after
passing the month of August as the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
sidney Murray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-29

Mrs. w. J. Ford OF Somerville.
Mass, who has been at her summer
home az Benton for tho past several
weeks, is visiting in this city with
her sister. Mrs. Charles c. Metcalf,
IS Chanel street.