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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
Reach Goal Desired
In Sunset Drive

The 200th subscription to the Sun
set Home in the SO a year for five
years fund proved to be a double
one. cards arriving in the morning
mail yesterday from Mr., and Mrs.
C. E. Libby, who are passing the
winter in Orlando, Fla. But even
that was not the end as another card
was found in the mail and two of
the solicitors also turned in pledges.
The list is still open for anyone who
has not previously pledged and who
wishes to do so. Cards will be sent
on request to any person wishing to
make contribution and they can be
signed and returned to the chamber
of commerce. The Sunset Home as
ISOLATION feels very grateful for the
generous response to the call for
funds and hopes that in the near
future definite steps can be taken
toward the opening of the home.
There are at least 20 on the wait
ing list for entrance into the home
although the house is not adequate
at present to admit that number.
Several applications for the position
of matron have also been received
and matters are shaping up so that
the place could be put to use very
quickly.
Furnishings for the various rooms
will be required but it is known that
donations of furniture will be made
as soon as the home is opened and
some of the applicants will. no doubt,
prefer to have some Of their own
belongings accompany them when
they should take up their residence
there.
The five new pledges received
yesterday were: Mr.. C. E. Libby,
Mrs. c. E. Libby, Clair Marston. Mrs.
Eliza NJ. Small, Mrs. Ella NJ Rowe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
Legion Discusses
Citizens Training
Camp at Meeting

The subject of the citizens train
Ing camps was discussed in an in
teresting manner last evening at the
weekly meeting Of the George N.
Bourque Post, American Legion, by
Major Frank Geere of the Coast
Artillery corps of Portland. About
100 boys were guests Of the post.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the meeting.
The routine business was trans
acted at the meeting. Service Off
Ger A. Raymond Rogers gave his US
ual report, citing one deserving case
upon which he is working at the
present time. State Adjutant James
l.. Boyle spoke briefly on the Ma
open to every boy from the ages Of
IL to IS. The subject of this essay
will be why Communism Is an In
jury to Americanism." The first
prize is $3.50, second $500, third $3.50.
DIR. John G. Towne. department
commander of Maine, declared that
the Legion believes in boys. He
spoke Of the greatness of the privi-
1ege Of being an American citizen.
DIR. Ted Hill reported progress in the
plans for the minstrel show. DR..
Towne reported that Al service men
were rendered homeless by the fire
at oxford Springs Sunday night
and the executive committee was au-
thorized to make a donation to these
men, who lost all their belongings.
At this time, Major Frank Geeere
was introduced by Commander Jolly.
"When we went into this last war"
said the ma jor, I'VE believed we were
a physically strong people. In this
last war we had some startling dis
closures" The army requires
good sound body and a good mind.
1t was found. according to the ma
jor, that Al percent of those examined
in the draft were sub-normal as
proved by statistics.
Another disclosure of q serious
nature emphasized by the speaker
was the surprisingly large percentage
of illiteracy. Twenty-four percent
were unable to read or write the
English language. One quarter Of
this percent were native Americans
and a large share was right in the
New England states. OF the balance.
half were negroes and the other half
foreign born. This means that TO-
900, 900 people can not read nor right.
OF those that do go to school. about
half leave before they reach the
18th grade.
The major called attention to the
fact that these uneducated people are
easy prey to those who are attempt
ing to undermine our government.
"a healthy body" said the major.
"means q healthy mind. which makes
for good citizenship. The war de-
partment has organized these citi-
zens' military training camps for the
purpose Of developing the mind and
body of the youth of America. SAID
the speaker. There Is no class dls-
tinction at these camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
Perfected Rifle for
French Infantrymen

Paris, March 20--(A. p. by Mall)-
The ministry of war has recently APP
proved n new type of machine rife
for the French army. 1t was designed
by n French artillery officer and In
said to be very simple In its working.
a recruit endowed with average In
telligence being supposed to master
1t within a few weeks. This proved
to be the deciding factor In the choice
of the ministry from among the
numerous types submitted, owing to
the shorter term of military service
and ever increasing amount of mat
ter placed before the soldiers for in
struction.
The type still in use Is the one
adopted in 1915, which appeared on
the battlefields Of the Somme for the
first time in 1915, when 1t caused
much surprise among the enemy. It
had been hurriedly made under the
pressure of war. and since the ar
mistice 1t has been felt that a more
carefully perfected arm should be
supplied to the infantry, ID"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
Final Arrangements
Murray Prize Debate

The members of the two teams
which are to be in the annual Murray
prize debate at Colby College held a
meeting yesterday afternoon to make
the final arrangements for the debate
which will be held week from next
Thursday evening in the college chapel
Owing to the pressure Of studies.
Arthur w. Coulman, "a, of Lynn,
Mass, asked that an alternate be ap-
pointed in his place on the negative
team. and Paul NJ. Edwards, '26, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, was chosen to fill the
place. The regular alternate on the
negative team was Carroll S. Parker,
'26. of Belfast. but he also did not care
to take the work on because of scholas-
tic pressure. and Edmunds was taken
from alternate on the affirmative team.
The question which they two teams
will debate will be that Of the city
manager plan for Waterville along the
lines Portland adopted last fall and
which has proved highly successful.
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C0BURN NOTES

A surprise party was given last eve
ming to Henry Hoxie by the members
OF tho Coburn faculty. Among others
present were his daughter. Mrs. Mae
Hodges, and Miss Hazel Scribner. Yes
tsrday was Mr.. Hoxie's S0th birthday.
The evening was passed in games. etc.
The faculty presented him with very
useful gift. Mr.. HoXie has been at
Coburn 20 years acting as superinten-
dent Of grounds and buildings. The
members Of the faculty took this way
OF showing their appreciation for the
service he has rendered and their very
great personal regard for him as a
Christian gentleman. In this tribute
We are sure that all the students and
teachers who have come to know him
will endorse.
The name Of George West OF Water
yIlls should have been on the senior
honor list which was announced Mon
day morning.
Coach Raw r. Haines held meet
ing OF all the boys interested In track
and baseball yesterday afternoon, IN
which he announced that all boys VINO
NAV on either team will have to ne
I'm IN school work. and he also maze
new rules concerning practice. On ac-
count Of the rain 1t Is doubtful IL the
baseball team can get out before the
first of the week. but Coach Lack
Berry will have the track team doing
slight work Wednesday or THURSDAY, =
The school Is very interested In the
selling Of the tickets for the m,nstre.
show which will he given at the junior
High school auditorium at SD +, VI,
Friday. The school has been diVloeu
into two teams and close contest -
now on. The first announcement OF .ne
number Of tickets sold Will come ~
morrow. The show is being gwen lo'
the benefit of the athletic assocH',o".
II Is being highly advertised anu ."
first class show is promised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
new WAY TO
DANISH RHEUMATIC
PAINS DISCOVERED
BY ALfSSANDRO
VOLTA
Rids You Of Rheumatic Pains Without
Drugs or Medicines

Until recently. the real cause Of Rheu-
matism has evaded scientific inquiry.
And. naturally. the old-fashioned methods
of treatment with internal remedies were
uncertain and sometimes dangerous.
Now it has been definitely established
that rheumatic pains are caused in many
cases by the absorption Of poisons into
the blood.
Alessandro Volta, the weIl-known ply
sicist, for whom the electric volt was
named. has produced an entirely new and
revolutionary method of treatment for
Rheumatism. He discovered a scientific
combination of certain Ingredients that
produces a fine powder which. when
shaken into the shoes or stockings Ii in
tended to be Immediately absorbed into
the blood. This Is due, no doubt. to the
times as many pores to the square inch
as are found in other parts of the body.
He has called this powder Volta. Its
use has given immediate relief, in many
instances, from the terrible Gripping.
torturing pain even in stubborn. long
standing cases.
The use Of Volta powder has demon
strated such astonishing results in liter
ally thousands of cases. many of which
were considered hopeless, that the Ameri-
can distributors have authorized local
druggists to dispense Volta to rheumatic
sufferers in their city with an unqualified
guarantee to return the full purchase
price Of the first box in any rare case
where the rheumatic pains are not Won
derfully relieved.
All who suffer from rheumatic pains.
no matter how long standing their case
may be. should take immediate advantag e
Of this liberal offer. You can get Volta
from Coughln's Drug Store Partridge's
Drug Store. Sections Drug Store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08

neighbors were invited to supper at
the home and Mrs. Dunphy was the
guest Of honor. Fruit salad. fancy
cakes and cocoa We're served and a
beautiful birthday cake with the
word "Mother-S2" was q feature of
the occasion. The evening was pass
ed pleasantly with music, songs and
stories. Mrs. Dunphy received many
cards and letters of good wishes on
this day. Some from Aroostook
county and some from as far west
as California.
Mrs. Guy II, Ellingwood and two
children are visiting for several days
in Oakland with her sister Mrs. Har-
old Walton and family.
The hour for the regular preaching
service at the new Baptist church
has been changed from that of SO
many years, and the service begin
ming last Sunday will be held at 1890
and will be followed by Sunday
school at 11.45. The evening SER
vices will begin at o'clock.
Mrs. LENA Kamel of Boston came
Wednesday called here by the ILL
ness of her mother, Mrs. Alzada
Thurston.
Rev. !. B. Mower. Secretary Of the
United Baptist convention was a Wis
itor in town over Wednesday night.
coming here to attend the mid-week
meeting. but owing to the severe
snow storm the meeting was post
poned.
Bert Greeley, who has been so
very i'll with pneumonia. is some
what better.
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Jail Sentence
Doesn't Appeal to
Lexington Man

On st. Patrick's Day in the year
of 1922, William Lane of Lexington,
Maine. came to Waterville. .became
intoxicated. was arrested and plead
ed guilty before Judge Charles w.
Atchley in the municipal court. The
Judge imposed a fine of SO and
costs of S7.04, or 80 days In Jail. Mr..
Lane did not have the cash at hand
but he owned a somewhat ancient
fur coat which he took from his
back and deposited it with the Judge
as security until he could reach
home and procure the money. Days
went by and the money did not come
so the Judge turned over the furry
security to Chief of Police William
Murray who laid 1t away in a locker
in the guard room. The case was
put on record and forgotten.
Sunday Mr.. Lane returned to Wa
terville. again he became intoxicated.
again he was arrested and again he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08

There have been many tense mom-
ents from the days of Valley Forge
to those that we all here well recall
the trying days of the World War.
with apologies to Longfellow
It rains and the wind is never weary,
Into each nations life some rain must
fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary"
1.-THE world today is undergoing Sc
rious changes, shaken by political
treachery and greed. destroying and
weakening the very principles on which
so much in life depends.
Through it all Rotary stands SUI
preme. Its growth and social life I'M
questioned. Made up of men Of relia-
bility and dependability with ideals
Of service so fine and uplifting that
it cannot help but bring a responsive
appeal to the hearts Of men.
Rotary ideals today are encircling
the world. spreading the gospel of
friendship and service wherever the
spirit of Rotary prevails. 1t cannot be
confined to a narrow circle. It has al
ready broken it's bonds many times.
1.-THE organization of new Rotary
clubs never ceases. The movement is
spreading from city to city, from ma
ton to nation. With the organization
of the first club in Italy few weeks
ago the number of clubs included in
Rotary International now stands at
&c. Rotary International today COM
prises 1900 clubs. A membership of
approximately 10000.
Leaders in industry, commerce and
profession.
"A man who calls himself a Rota-
rian must guard the good name and
spirit of Rotary with it's fine concep-
ton of brotherhood and service. This
is the reason of the growth of Rotary
and it will continue so long as these
ideals are kept foremost in the develop
ment of the organization.
Serious thought should be given
by every Rotarian to the fact that hts
station in life is essential in it's mod
ern civilzng influences and as vital to
community, state and nation as his
business or profession itself.
would 1t not be we'll for each Ro-
tartan to reaffirm his allegiance to this,
our beloved country, and repeat in sub
stance some such creed as this:
Il believe in these glorious United
States. I believe that. despite the pro-
gress that has been made, it has yet to
enjoy the browning achievement in the
history of the civilization of the world,
and l believe in the character, integ-
rity. resourcefulness and efficiency of
those who are directing the affairs Of
it's government.
Rotary must do its part. .
"ROtarianS lead on"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
Bad Collision
When Dodge Hits
Packard Truck

A bad automobile collision occurred
yesterday morning on upper Water
street when Dodge truck, license No.
X73S0, side-swiped the back end of a
Packard truck, license No. XS0S4. No
one was injured. J. f. Pooler was
driving the Packard, which was loaded
with three and one-half tons of coal
for the Lockwood mills. Mr.. Pooler
was swinging from the road to go
through the mill gate following the
signal given him by the gate man, and
as he turned his truck the Dodge,
driven by Lawrence Salem. came along
and the rear end of each track coll
!ided. The Packard received a bent
mudguard and bent steering rod, but
the Dodge was thrown against the cleo
trio trolley tracks and both rear wheels
broken. rear springs broken and other
parts damaged. Some of the Lockwood
men helped put the Dodge on skids
and Lockwood truck towed the other
truck to a garage. Mr.. Salem told the
police that he was coming along slowly
and did not see the other truck turn
until he was close to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08

pleaded guilty before the Judge.
Chief Murray remembered Mr.. Lane
and the Judge remembered Mr..
Lane.
'Ten dollars and costs or 90 days"
said Judge Atchley to Mr.. Lane in
the municipal court yesterday morn
ing land If you do not want to re-
deem the fur coat 30 days additional.
Mr.. Lane looked at the Judge and
yisualized four months in the coun-
ty Jail at Augusta. II guess I will
take the coat and pay the other fine"
he said. will telephone to my son
to send the money. The money came
and Mr.. Lane has his fur coat once
more but probably thinks that it
costs too much money to imbibe in
watervilIe for this particular adven-
ture cost Mr.. Lane $35.5S In cash.
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Frank Anderson, Jr.


Frank Anderson, Jr.. infant son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Anderson, died
Sunday at their home on Aver street
after a brief illness from bronchial
pneumonia. He was born January
16, 1924. Beside his parents he is
survived by four sisters, Roberta,
Mary, Evelyn and Ruth, and one
brother, Levi.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence this Tuesday afternoon at
2 o'clock. Rev. F. 8. Bernauer of the
United Baptist church will officiate
and the remains will be placed in
the tomb to await burial.
The Harry G. Decker Post, Ameri-
can Legion. will hold its regular
meeting this Tuesday evening in
Legion hall.
The Auxiliary to the Harry G.
Decker Post, American Legion, will
hold its regular meeting this Tues
day evening at the home Of Mrs.
Marshall B. Helms Of Church street.
The Ladies' Social Circle Of the
Universalist church Will hold it's
Easter sale Wednesday afternoon.
April 9th, in Memorial hall. There
will be q table Of fancy articles Of all
kinds, q table of homemade candy,
and an apron table. Supper will be
served in Murray vestry from $50 to
7.30 o'clock, followed by social
dance in Memorial hall at o'clock
under the auspices Of the Mems club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
M|NSL0W
School 'Notes

suitable exercises were held Mon
day afternoon at Winslow High
School. during the awarding Of the
gold basketballs to the letter men Of
the high school athletic team. Prin-
cipal Carl b. Lord. was the first
introduced the other speakers,
Embert Ramsey. local postmaster,
who was one of the organizers Of the
banquet given to the basketball team
two weeks ago. was the first speaker
to be introduced. He stated that the
things that had made the successful
basketball season were "organiza-
tion." cooperation" and ''fair play"
Mr.. Ramsay said that wherever the
team had been. very favorable re-
Eorts have been received. Although
not an alumnus Of the school, Mr..
Ramsey has been one of the most
active and loyal supporters Of the
team.
Daniel Wing. a prominent alumnus
of the school, was the next speaker,
an din behalf of the townspeople of
Winslow, presented the letter men
with gold basketballs and told the
boys that the people of Winslow
would back them to the limit in
whatever they undertook.
Captain Stanley Glidden and Coach
William l.. Mansfield responded in
behalf Of the team.
All the schools in town opened yes
terday after a week vacation.
Edwin Wilson has received the
honor of being valedictorian OF the
class of 1924. Lynn McCrillis saluta-
torian, and Gladys Smith, Merton
CULVER, Wilbur Taylor, and Cleo
phas Roy also will have honor parts.
The students who have been pass
ing vacation at their home here have
all returned to their respective
schools.
Miss Bickford. teacher in the srd
grade Of the Boston avenue school,
has returned to her duties after
chester, teacher Of the 9Th grade Of
Boston Avenue school, at the latter's
homo in Portland. IS
Merle Blewitt Of Bowden Street
has entered the employ Of the Simp-
SON. Harding Hardware Company in
Waterville.
Chester Ellis of Augusta was a
business visitor in town Monday.
George Nightingale Of Waterville
was a business caller in Winslow
last evening.
The Vyinslow Congregational
Church Sewing Circle will hold their
regular meeting at the church par
lors Wednesday, April 9th. Mrs.
Harry Britton and Mrs. Forest Rey-
nolds will have charge of the din
ner. which will consist Of baked beans
and vegetable salad.
Mrs. Edison Phillips was a business
caller in Waterville Monday.
c. L. Withee wa sable to be out
yesterday after being Ill at his home
on Bay Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08

Thomas Hurd. who for the past five
years has conducted the peanut and
candy stand on the square, has sold out
to Ira A. Mitchell. Mr.. Mitchell as
sumed charge of the store yesterday.
Mr.. Hurd is undecided as to what he
will do in the future but for the time
being he will take a we'll earned rest,
as he has been on the job those five
years with hardly a day out. Mr..
Mitchell has lived in Waterville for
good many years. He was formerly
in the milk business and for Is years
conducted a livery business where the
Ford station now stands on Silver
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
Kiwanians Hear Debate

Clarence S. Roddy and Donald e.
Sprague OF Colby college discussed
the question. SHOULD the United
tates Join the Permanent Court of
international Justice?" before the
regular meeting of the Waterville
Kiwanis club at the Elmwood hotel
Monday evening. Mr.. Roddy up
held the affirmative side and Mr..
Sprague the negative of the propo-
sition. Both speakers were heard
with close attention and their de-
bate was greatly enjoyed by those
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08

The Epworth league of the NJ. e.
church met last evening for the reg
ular monthly business meeting and
social. Miss Lorraine Morrow was
admitted to the league as a new
member. This was followed by a
social which was in charge of Lind
say Varnum. Robert McClary, Dean
Quinton and Steven Larrabee. Games
and stunts occupied a greater part Of
the evening and refreshments of ice
cream and fancy crackers were serv-
ed at the close.
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STIFF -soREAcHEs AND PANs.souR sroMAcH
TOO MUCH URIC ACID?'
LET Us SEND you THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
IS Cent Bottle (32 Doses) FREE

Just because you start the day
"too tired to get up"-arms and legs
stiff-muscles sore-burning. ach-
ing back-dull head-nervous-ir-
OUT before the
day begins-do not think you have
to stay In such condition.
Rheumatism, kidney and bladder
and all ailments caused by
excessive acidity make one miser-
able.
Be strong and well. Get rid Of the
rheumatic" pains, stiff joints, sore
"acid" stomach. Kidney
or Bladder troubles so often caused
by an excess Of body.made acids.
If you have been taking all sorts
Of medicines without benefit, let The
Williams Treatment prove what
great relief 1t gives even In stub
born cases. Hundreds Of thousands
have used It. Established 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08
How Fat Actress
Was Made Slim

MANY stage people now depend entIreIs
mon Mnrmola Prescription Tablets for re-
ducing and controlling fat. One ,,, cie and
scrtess tells that she reduced steao,,y gu"
easily by using this new form OF tne ta,,
nous Marmola Prescription. ana now, -.
taking Marmola Prescription ,nht
several times year. keeps her we,smN
nus. r,rht An good druggists sell Mar
moi. Prescription Tablets at one oo,aa
for box or n you prefer you can seSs sis
them direct from the Marmola Co.; 4 'n,,
Woodward Ave. Detroit. Micn, ~ 30
lave not tried them do so. IheS
harmless and effective.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-08

To prove The Williams TreAt-
ment conquers kidney or bladder dis
orders. rheumatism, and all ailments
caused by too much Uric Acid" no
matter how chronic or stubborn. We
will give one s5c bottle CO doses)'
free II you send this notice. Kindly
send 10 cents to help pay postage.
packing, ETC.. to The DR.. D. A.
Williams Company, Dept. CA-3oo9.,
p. o. Bldg. East Hampton. Conn.
II your sleep is broken by an ir.
ritated bladder that wakes you UP
every few hours, you will appreciate
the rest and comfort you get from
the free bottle (32 doses).
Send at once. You will receive .
regular S5c bottle without mourning
any obligation. Only one free bot
tie to the same address or family.
Nothing sent c. o. o.