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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

the tour DR.. Gray says, ''It is really
remarkable record when 1t Is, remem-
bered that the decision is given by
vote Of the audience and also that in
the earlier debates graduates and
even members of the faculty were
found on the opposing teams. Until
some means Of communication Is es-
teblished between the earth and Mars.
about the only new debating worlds
left to conquer are in Australia and
New Zealand and it may be that the
headline Bates in the Antipodes' will
be flung soon across the front pages
of our newspapers in the east"
A recommendation was made in re-
gard to the establishing of Founders
day to be held near the beginning of
the college year. This day would be
an occasion for the return of alumni,
trustees and friends and would COM
memorate the labor and sacrifice of
the men and women of the past who
have made possible the Bates College
of today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
$4,000 Garage Fire
Continued from PAGE One)

tt0uI raw SU0J
Garage comany. Harry Ii. Lawry,
proprietor.
In the garage. the automobiles
which were burned were stored.
Seven lines of hose were laid by
the flremen but it was nine o'clock
before the all out sounded. During
the afternoon and evening the de-
partment was called three more
times to the scene as the fire had
broken out.
Neighboring buildings which were
more or less damaged were the Citi-
zens' Laundry. the waiting room and
freight shed of the Androscoggin and
Kennebec street railway on Main
street. the residence of Mrs. Carrie
Campbell on Main street, where the
barn and ell were burned, the barn
on the property of Alphonse Fortier
on Federal street, the residence of
Zepherin Jalbert and Dunlap block
on the corner of Main and Dunlap
street. now in the process of rebuild
ing after being gutted by a 100000
fire April 4. -
A group Of firemen had a narrow
escape when the trolley wire of the
freight spur of the electric road
burned off and fell to the ground.
Another group of hosemen received
a shock when some Central Maine
Power Co. wires fell and electrified
the hose. The only fireman to be in
jured was Adelarde Gamache. who
received a dislocated thumb when he
caught Howard Sylvester, who fell
off the roof of a shed from which he
was fighting the fire.
The automobiles destroyed be-
longed to Harry w. Yaney, Auburn
touring: A. F. Bresaut, Albert Yer
mette, the Citizens Laundry. New
England Telephone and telegraph
Company, Libby and Lane, Albert
Parent. Mr.. Marsh. Guisepe Berton-
DIM, all owning Ford trucks, Rev.
Arthur T. Stray, Ford sedan; Joseph
Bouchard, Auburn sedan. Emile Ton
dreau, Paige touring and Harry l.:
Lowetry, Auburn touring. General
Hoelbrook of the Pine Spring had
two cars in his part fthe building
His Ford truck was destroyed but
his touring car was saved, as were
his records from the office. Nothing
was saved from the garage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
REP AIRS TO BE
MADE ON SCHOOL
BUILDINGS SOON

Considerable work will be done on
Eae Waterville school buildings be-
kofe they re-open their doors for
Auaents In September.
the Myrtle Street school will re-
Ssse the greatest amount of repair
ns and a NV steam heating plant
n 20 installed. In the past this
Hlioing has been very difficult to
.sai properly in spite Of the three
auquated furnaces which were In
i've. The former system of ventila-
1n at the school has been made
saate and this will be corrected by
gstem.
The Redington Street, the Grove
seet and the Western Avenue
ssaools may be freshly painted on
~ exterior but this has not as yet
~ oennitely decided upon. These
ee buildings and the Brook Street
suool are the only wooden buildings
uaining in the school system and
~n sle OF them are badly in need Of
~ all the buildings there win be
annual scrubbing and cleaning.
,.M %ofs and windows will be washed,
Sunss whitened and the desks will
sleansed and disinfected. All nec-
minor repairs. such as replac-
~ psoKen glass and hxing locks, will
oe made and the heating ap-
s,.uses sr,se will be thoroughly over.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
8tata RiGhRaY Construction

Sealed proposals addressed to the
State Highway Commission, Augusta
Maine, for building two sections oi
State Highway will be received by the
Commission at its office in the State
House, Augusta. Maine, until 11.O(
o'clock A. NJ, Standard Time, June 23
1925, and at that time and place pub
licly opened and read.
CEMENT CONCRETE AND BITUM
INOUS MACADAM SURFACE, one
BITUMINOUs MACADAM SUR.
FACE, one section ..B" Windham.
Raymond, 2.S7 miles.
The work will consist of grading
drainage and surfacing. Each pro.
posal must be made upon the blank
copy of which deposit of one dol
lar will be required, and must be ac-
companied by a certified check or q
surety bond for 1890 of the amount
bid, payable to the Treasurer of the
State of Maine. The envelope enclos-
marked Proposal for State Highway
Construction in Town of -.''
The deposit and the certified check
will be returned to the unsuccessful
bidder unless forfeited under the con-
ditions stipulated.
A bond satisfactory to the Commits
sion, of not less than one-fourth nor
more than one-half of the amount of
the contract will be required. Plans
may be seen and forms of specifica-
tions and contract may be obtained at
the Office of the Commission. Augusta,
Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all proposals.
FRANK A. PEABODY,
4s Chairman,
WILLIAM J. LANIGAN,
CHARLES H. INNES,
State Highway Commission.
.f. PAUL D. SARGENT,
Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta, Maine, June 8,
1925. june11-17-22
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

the following day, June Is. Mrs.
Keene Is unusually smart and active
for her years, doing a good amount
OF work and can safely be said the
moments are cared for by her in
some way. either attending to her
household duties, knitting, sewing.
reading. having full possession Of her
faculties to a remarkable degree The
immediate family were all present,
her five children, Mrs. Arletta Getch-
ell, Mrs. w. Y. Ballard, Andrew
Keene. William H., Arthur and Err
nest Keene. Mrsy Keene lives with
her SON William H. Keene on the
Pond road. During the day a num-
Der Of callers visited the homestead.
leaving many good wishes for happy
returns of the day, and her many
friends who could not call wish her
the same. Mrs. Keene was the re-
cipient of two beautiful birthday
cakes and the luxuries of the table
which was bountifully supplied with
dainties was much enjoyed by the
guest of honor and the other MEM
bers of the family. She was also re-
membered with gifts and flowers.
This annual occasion, which is SO
carefully and thoughtfully arranged
is looked forward to with interest
and pleasure, and may more returns
of this occasion be the privilege to
report.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
Members F. & A. NJ.
Attend Church

Members of Waterville lodge, NO.
80, F. and A. NJ, attended services
at the Unitarian church in body
yesterday morning in observance OF
st. Johns day. The men were
dressed in full regalia and marched
from their hall on Common street to
the church making a colorfuI pro-
cession. The service was well at
tended and an impressive sermon
was preached by Rev. Arthur Buck
ner, pastor OF the church.
Rev. Mr.. Buckner's subject was
"In Whom Doth Thou Trust?" and 1t
was an able exposition of the ideals
and teachings of Masonry. especially
in relation to their bearing on the
social and political problems OF the
present. In closing he sketched the
life and work of st. John the Divine,
to whom the day is consecrated. A
special musical program added
much to the service.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
IWaterville Seniors
Hold Class Outing

The class Of 1925 of the Waterville
IHnior high school held its class out
M at the Jamaica Point camps Sat
*rday. The. trip to the camps was
made by automobile in the morning
Ind the 80 odd graduates spent the
<hy IN boating, swimming, dancing
Ind playing games. In the late after
kacon delicious dinner was served
hitter which the class went to Island
Park where dancing was enjoyed
Elhrough the evening. Norman L. Ma
|hews, principal of the school. at
Funded as chaperone. Edmund
ksEeeney was elected chairman of the
Inunion committee Of the class and
vhns for the next get-together rest
with him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

of Norway. Maine. are visiting
friends in this place.
Earle Dodge has purchased a Ford
coupe.
Mrs. Matte Brann and son Merton
also friend, all from Augusta. are
staying two weeks at the Brann
homestead here.
William E. Hisler Is helping H. c.
Brown repair his buildings.
Elmer Hill has moved his family
into a camp on the Osgood Moore lot.
Norman Erving has returned from
a trip to Massachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Light are re-
ceiving congratulations on new
daughter which arrived June 16.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
WINSLOW

Mrs. A. C. Hooper and grand
daughters, Alice and Pauline, of
Franklin. were in town over the
weekend to attend the Goodwin
Hooper wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Wyer and son
Of Fairfield were visitors in town
Saturday evening.
/ Mrs. Rose Goodwin. Mrs. Leora
Kimball, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Goodwin,
DIR. Wallace Hatch, Miss Myrtle
Goodwin, Miss Caroline Goodwin,
and Elmer Littlefield were among
those from out of town to attend the
Goodwin Hooper wedding Saturday
evening.
Thomas Macarthur Of Portland was
Sunday guest at the home of Mrs.
P. E. Matheson Of the Cushman
road.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
Agency Would
Collect Foreign Debts

Washington, June 1.-(AP)-The
efforts of the American government
to bring about settlement Of the un-
funded war debts has attracted the
attention of an enterprising CONNER
cial collection agency.
In letter offering its services to
the American debt commission "in
collecting some Of the claims which
you have against the small coun-
tries" the manager pointed out that
"a certain amount of applied psy-
chology is necessary to effect success
full collections.
I'VE believe we have the psychol-
ogy and the system that will net you.
and incidentally our republic, prompt
and satisfactory results" he wrote.
Our charge for a collection is ten
percent"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
SIDNEY

WEST-Donald Storer of Spring
hill, Nova Scotia, a nephew of Mrs
Alex Mills, Is guest at the Mills
homestead for an indefinite time.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Richardson
went to Capital Island last week on a
business trip.
Miss Daisy Knowles Of Belgrade Is
at the Willows; also Miss Natalie
Richard of Waterville. The busi-
ness at the "Willows" has been ex-
centionally good the last two months
Miss Elizabeth McWhinnie of Win
throp is stopping with Mrs. Nathan
A. Knowles w. Y. Billiards. daugh-
ter and husband, Mr. and Mrs
Cheney. were arrivals last Monday
at the Ballard homestead.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
/ goodly delegation of peol

A goodly delegation of people
from Waterville and the surround
ing towns will attend the hearing
on the proposed State highway from
this city to Belfast which is to take
place in Augusta tomorrow morning
at 11.30 o'clock. The meeting will
be held in the new offices of the
State highway commission, adjacent
to the State House. The Waterville-
Winslow Chamber of Commerce is to
provide transportation for those who
wish to go and have no cars and
these people are asked to be in
front of the Elks building on Ap-
pleton street at 1890 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
SKOWHECAN

Mrs. Agnes Donnell, who has been
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Thibodeau. returned to Lewiston
Saturday.
Saturday four young men from
Massachusetts were apprehended by
deputy sheriff e. Reed Of Harmony
in what the officers claim to be an
attempt to jump into an automobile
belonging to Harmony party and
appropriate II for their own use. The
young men will be araigned in court
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
Aroostook Potatoes
40 Cents a Barrel

Pressure Isle, June 20-High grade
Aroostook potatoes. which have in
times past sold for as high as $40 a
barrel, to pay expenses are being
hauled to the starch factory here and
sold for 40 to SO cents a barrel. The
factories are taking 1000 barrels a
day and farmers are unloading all
they have left, some hauling for 10
miles or more.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
Sarah J. Thibodeau

sarah ]. Thibodeau, aged 81. died
|, ber home on Benton avenue early
|,.sterday morning. She is survived
Y gon, Ralph; two brothers, An
s,,w Mckinney Of Parkman and Ma
|han Briggs Of Biddeford; four sis
g, LILA Benson of Biddeford, Mrs.
|rhsrles Moore of Mercer, Lou Nc
|rinney of Dexter and Mrs. Annie
ITheeler of Canaan. Funeral ar
will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
observation-disclosures

What was said to be the very
prettiest wedding Of Winslow's sea-
son, was solemnized Saturday eve-
ming at s o'clock at the home of Mrs.
Ina Taylor Hooper Of the Cushman
road. when her only daughter, Annie
Drummond Hooper, and Kenneth
Linwood Goodwin, son of Mrs. r. M.
Goodwin of Goodwins Mills were
united in marriage, Drew T. Har-
thorn, principal of Coburn Classical
Institute of Waterville. officiating,
using the double ring service.
The room in which the marriage
took place was very tastefully dec
GRATED with lemon lilies. yellow
fleur de lis. and white rosebuds, and
under an arch of evergreen and
the cool green. the ceremony was
performed.
To the strains of Lohengrin's we'd
ding march, played by Evelyn Ly-
dick of Waterville. the couple took
their places, the bride being given in
marriage by her mother, who wore
green silk foulard. The bride, who
is very charming brunette, was
lovely in white georgette, with we'd
ding veil caught up with write rose
buds, and carried shower bouquet
Of white roses and deutchia.
The bridesmaid, Miss Priscilla
Clarke. classmate Of the bride, wore
green crepe de chine and she car
ried a beautiful bouquet of deep
pink sweet peas and white sweet
alyssum.
The best man was Edgar Mckay
OF this town, and the usher was
Harold Wilson. a cousin Of Mr.. Nc
Kay.
The brides gift to the bridesmaid
was a gold locket, and the groom's
gift to the best man was white gold
cuff links.
The brides gift from the groom
was a beautiful cedar chest.
After the ceremony an informal
reception was held and the bride and
groom were busy for some time re-
ceiving the congratulations Of the
numerous guests. who numbered
about 100.
The dining room to which the COM
pany repaired after the reception was
IA masterpiece of the art of decora-
tion, done in daisies and white roses.
and from the punch table were yellow
and white crepe paper streamers run
ming to the four corners Of the room,
and the table itself was lovely in yell
low. Harlequin ice cream, chocolate
and silver cake and punch were serv-
ed by a bevy Of girls some of Wins
low and some from Waterville, al.
dear friends Of the bride.
The room in which the gifts were,
was attractive. as 1t was done in
white and blue. and decorated with
Glove pinks.
The gifts consisted Of furniture,
silverware. cut glass, linen, pictures,
and many others too numerous to
mention.
Amid a shower Of good wishes
from the large assemblage of friends
and relatives, the young couple made
a very clever getaway, and the
only shower that they received the
full force Of, was the good wishes, rs
was stated above. The confetti was
used, but the young couple with the
help Of three close friends, eluded
the bystanders and skipped out
easy" 80
Mrs. Goodwin is the only daughter
Of Mrs. Ina Taylor Hooper Of this
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

"the machinery of the Dawes plan
has demonstrated it's practicability."
Mr.. Booth drew particular atten-
ton to the reports on motor trans
portation and commercial aviation.
ENLARGED means of transportation.
ne said, were going to have most Inn
portant economic effects, particularly
IN the line Of national wealth,
international agreements, he said.
Were necessary before commercial
aviation could function successfully.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

The weather in Waterville over the
week end was not such as to make
the city a very desirable place and
there was a great exodus to the
nearby lakes and summer resorts.
The temperature was TOO high for
comfort and there was in the air an
oppressive sultriness. Saturday af-
ternoon showers threatened and
heavy thunder was heard to the
north, but there was not a drop Of
rain in the city proper over the week.
end
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Yohn Greene of Reading, Pa, Is
using a week in Waterville with
.nds. Mr.. Greene is former city
a,tor Of the Waterville Sentinel and
now the Sunday magazine editor
4, ~ Reading Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
PAY, Fine for Speeding

rred Tucker of Portland was ar
k.iened in the Waterville municipal
Isourt saturday evening before Judge
ziNarles w. Atchley on a charge OF
2rceeding the speed limit with his
Eutornobile. A resident of Silver
IIreet was the complainant and he
An that Mr.. Tucker was going at a
Ists Of between IS and 40 miles. The
I,sspondent pleaded guilty and PAID
4 6ne Of $40 and costs. Yesterday
Ehernoon another motorist was re-
|ported to have been speeding on the
lsme street but he has not as yet
Nan hailed into court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
Find Abandoned Baby


Late Saturday evening as Damase
Lafond was returning to his home on
Water street from his store he heard
an infant crying and upon investi-
cation found a male baby child, about
one month old the steps at the con-
vent. The baby was clean and well
dressed. Mr.. Lafond took the child
off the street to the Home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. Bisson. The sheriff's Of
fee was called and deputy sheriff Ell
lis responded and DIR. w. S. Stinch-
field county medical examiner. The
infant was taken to the Kennebec
Valley hospital where 1t Is being car
ed for.
The sheriff Sunday night stated
that the officers had no clue whatso-
ever but believe that the child was
left by an automobile party, probably
from out Of town and 1t Is supposed
by a party of the Catholic faith.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Charlie Ching has returned to this
city from China, planning to make
his home here in the future. Charlie.
who is 1S years old. came to this
country at an early age and has at
tended the public schools of the city,
Three years ago he returned to his
native land to visit relatives and up
on his return he has been greeted
by many of his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

A reception and mass meeting In
honor Of Hon. Elihu D. Stone Of Bos-
ton. assistant United State attorney
and president of the New England
Zionist region, was held last evening
at the Waterville synagogue on IT.
comic street. The affair was very
well attended and the message which
Mr.. Stone brought to the people of
Waterville and the surrounding COM
munities was listened to with the
greatest of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

r,ovd Hurd has gone to his home
!. Hartford, Conn, after attending
Il. Waterville Senior High school
~ ~ the past year. Mr.. Hurd will re-
@ |.s,r 10 Waterville at the opening Of
M schcol year in September.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Earl Bartley, 10 year old lad, was
bitten in the leg by a dog at the Gen.
trail Maine Fair grounds Saturday
afternoon. The ANIMAL did not seem
to be particularly vicious and Earl
was rushed to a doctor where it did
not appear that the bite was serious.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
BELFAST

Mrs. Annie R. Elwell, wife of Miles
s. Elwell, died at her home in North
port Sunday. She was born in Cam
bridge. Mass, and lived there until
rs years ago. She leaves two sons
besides her husband. Funeral SER
vices will be at Cambridge Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
Georoe n. Ames

George H. Ames, 81, one Of Ca
naan's most respected citizens. died
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. o. Dean where he and his wife
were taken a few weeks ago because
Of his illness. Mr.. Ames was a mem
ber Of the Masonic body. He had
served as member of the school
board and in other capacities He
was born in Canaan and always re-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
N. E. Typo to Meet
At Fall River Today

Fall River, Mass, June 21.-(AP)
Members Of the New England
Typographical Union which opens its
18th annual convention here tomor-
row, held a preliminary meeting to-
night. Tomorrow Mayor Edmund P.
Talbut will welcome the delegates at
the beginning of the business ses-
sion. President James ]. Lynch, of
the International Typographical
Union, will be one of the speakers
at the banquet tomorrow night. Of
ficers will be elected at the con-
cluding session on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Deputy sheriff True Ellis Of Show
hegan Sunday morning, while in the
attempt to run down q supposed
bootlegger going at a very rapid rate
on Water street ran into a third
car badly damaging both machines.
None of the occupants Of either car
were injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

A party from this place went to
Fairfield last Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cook left by
auto last Monday morning for their
home in Roxbury, Mass, after two
weeks passed at Mrs. Cooks home,
with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. l..
H. Wyman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Children's night will be observed
by Dorcas Rebekah lodge at I. o. O..
F. hall tomorrow evening at 7.3O
o'clock. Children who wish to take
part in the program are asked to
come prepared.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Philip Nagem, who has been at
tending the Grand Seminary Of
Philosophy in Montreal for the past
year has arrived in Waterville where
he will pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
Birthday Observed for Mrs. Mary
keena

An event of much interest and
pleasure to many friends here and
elsewhere was the celebration of the
seth birthday of Mrs. Mary Keene
at her home in West Sidney on Sum
day, June Ia, her birthday occurring
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

u.,ras Theater: Jack Holt and
.,,s noye in Light Of the Western
by Zane Grey. Also comedy
a latest news reel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

~. Waiter Small and children of
oakland road left Saturday for
Es,tford. Conn, where they will pass
rscation of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Towle of
Canton were guests Sunday of their
niece. Miss Blanche M. Baker Of Main
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Levi r. Corey of
Presque Isle were callers in this CITY
over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. William Kallock of
Presque Isle were callers in this city
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Miss Elizabeth Bates of Portland
was a caller in this city Saturday,
stopping at the Elmwood Hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

F. P. Stevens of Presque Isle was
a caller in this city yesterday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

Mrs. Francis Sprowl of Cherry
field is the guest of Mrs. NJ. J. Hem
minger for q week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

L. A. Rollins of Lewiston was a
caller in this city yesterday on busi-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22

s,.. verna Philips Of Augusta is
.,sing few days in Waterviile. the
IN Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
|sgrArER ATTRACTIONS
.,oNnAY AND TUESDAY

~,v Opera House: Ewes Lover" "
sring Irene Rich and Bert Lyteil.
~ Strange Rider" starring Yaki-
canutt. Comedy. "Omar-Kha-
latest Pathe News.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
SOMERVILLE

Sadie Grotton is quite Ill at present
with inflammation of the stomach.
Mrs. Eva Abbott and son Franklin,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-22
sided there and was the SON Of Hor.

| sided there and was the son Of Hor-
ace and Tryphena Barnes.
Mr.. Ames is survived by his wife,
formerly Viola Bragg and his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Dean; one brother, John
Ames, all Of Canaan. 1t is expected
that the funeral will be held We'd
nesday. The hour has not yet been
decided,