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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Inaugurate New
Plan for WOman's
Club Baptist Church

Covers were laid for 50 at the ban
quet which preceded the annual meet
ing of the Woman's Club of the Penney
Memorial United Baptist church Mon
day evening. The banquet proved most
enjoyable ana was daintily served. The
menu consisted Of fruit cocktail, chick
en- pattics with French peas. tea bis
cult. French fried potatoes, sailed nuts,
jelly, pudding with whipped cream,
cake and tea.
At the business session which fol-
lowed. a plan was proposed and adopt
cd to have four presiding officers, each
to act for "A three months period in
the coming year. Each quarter presi-
dent will be in charge OF the activi-
ties for that three months period. The
four elected We're Mrs. Alice Sheldon,
Mrs. Horace Colburn, Miss Ora Church
and Mrs. w. y. Stearns. Mrs. Flor
cnce Dow was elected secretary and
Mrs. W. T. Turner treasurer.
The reports of the retiring officers
showed that the organization had ex
perienccd a most successful year under
the pres dency of Mrs. Thomas Brooks,
who completed her second year as pres
ident of the Woman's Club last eve
ming. The members We're unstinting
IN their praise Of Mrs. Brooks splendid
leadership, which has placed the club
and the church on a stronger basis
than 1t ever before enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
EX-Sheriff Mooers
Makes File Statement

John A. Mooers, eX-shcriff Of
Somerset county makes the follow
ing statement. relative to an lie /
recently published in the Journal.
to the effect that key and file were
found in an occupied cell at the
county Jail:
Relative to key and file alleged
to have been found in cells occupied
by Stevens and Hopp and accom-
rany statement that key had been
there for some time, I have search
ed these mems cells thoroughly and
carefully once every week and US
ually in company with one or two
deputies and on Tuesday before
leaving Jail Wednesday night. made
particularly careful search and am
confident nothing OF the sort was left
by me as heritage to incoming ad-
ministrationS.
(Signed by)
JOHN a. MOOERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Friends Surprise
Miss COlman on Her
Birthday Anniversary

"A birthday surprise party given in
honor of Miss Bessie Colman at her
nome. 30 South Belfast avenue. Mon
day evening, was attended by about
~ OF her friends and was very pleas
ant. AS Miss Colman opened the
door of her home she found all the
guests assembled in the dining room.
which was attractively decorated
with pink and white streamers. car
nations and roses.
A delicious supper. consisting of
cold ham, mashed potatoes, squash,
salad. hot rolls, mince pie. ice cream,
birthday cake and coffee vas served
by Mrs. Colman and was much en-
joyed by the guests.
Miss Colman was presented with a
beautiful cedar chest The evening
was pleasantly passed with dancing,
music and games. Those present
We're Misses Minnie and Kathryn
Connors, Mildred Blanche, Emile
Pierce, Alice Emery. Frances and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
WORKINGS OF COUNCIL. MANAGER FORM
r. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EXPL aimed
Interestingly BY PORTLAND SPEAKER

pointment, promotion. demotiOn lay
Off, reinstatement, suspension and
removal of the members of the police
department and the fire department
other than the chiefs.
Civil Service Commission
ITO the Civil Service Commission.
composed of three members appoint
ed by the council, falls for the res
possibility of preparing for the po-
Ice and fire departments the eligible
lists appointments and promotion in
these two departments, and they are
also trial court for the hearing Of
charges against any member of the
police or fire departments except the
chiefs. In this their decision is fin
al; whether it be suspension or COM
plete removal, there is no appeal to
the council.
School Committee
The school committee consists of
seven members elected at large,
holding office for the term of three
Years, and not more than three MEM
hers retiring in any one year. They
elect superintendent of schools who
undcty their direction has charge of
the schools and school buildings. and
that means also the janitors. They
furnish the city council with an es-
innate of their needs during the
Years for the support of schools, but
unlike the former charter. the power
OF appropriating the money belongs
alone to the city council.
Under the new charter all this
is changed. There is no more shock
to the city than there is in Il bank
when they have elected a new direct
CT. we have Just passed through the
second election under the new char
ter, n new member of the council
was elected for five years. Two
members of the school COMMITTEES
We're reelected for three years. That
was all there was to it. In a week
they had gone to work along with
the rest and the city went on with
out Il ripple"
Mr.. Flagg then showed at length
INC lmposSibllity of building a polit-
zeal machine~under the present form
81 government. There were no wards,
there We're no political parties. the
terms of the city council were long
the ballot was short. and the CITY
manager who was about the only
oiticial who could build a machine
had no inducement. He never was
lookig for re- election he never was
voted upon by the people, he was
left free to do his work and the bet
ter he did it for the city the safer
was his job.
Inc new form of city government
vas flexible, quickly responsive TO
popular opinion and gave continuity
10 city affairs. Nor was it so lack
ing IN popular interest at elections
as some mad represented down the
state"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

m outline OF the Council-man-
lager form of city government such
as is now in force in the city of Port
land was given Monday evening at a
meeting in the auditorium of the
Methodist church held under the aus
pices of the Cromwell Bible class of
that church. by Charles +. FlGgg, a
prominent Portland citizen.
Mr.. Flags's statement of the man
ner in which this form of govern
ment is conducted was in part as
follows:
THE administration of all the is-
cal, prudential and municipal. affairs
of the city. with the government
thereof is vested in one body of five
members, which constitutes the city
council.
They are the municipal officers
and have the powers, authority and
duties OF the municipal officers and
mayors of cities under the laws of
Maine. They are the overseers of
the poor. In them are vested the
powers of watch and ward, the police
department. the fire department.
They are elected at large for term
OF five years, one each year after the
initial election.
The city council chooses by ballot
a city manager, city clerk, corpora
ton counsel. treasurer and tax COL
lector. auditor, gas agent, assessors
OF taxes, health officer, city hall music
commission. two members of the
board OF registration, nine constables
az large and certain trustees.
The city manager is chosen by the
city council solely on the basis Of his
character and his executive and ad-
ministrative qualifications, and NAV
or may not be Il resident of the city
OF Portland or the State of Maine at
the time OF his appointment. He is
the administrative head of the CITY
anG is responsible to the city council
Tor the administration of, the depart
merits of the city.
lie sees that the laws and ordi-
narces are enforced.
Hes attends all meetings of the
city council.
He prepares and presents annual
~ to the city council a budget esti-
mate of income and expenses for the
ensuing fiscal year. subject to con-
hrmation by the city council, the
commissioners of public works. CITY
electrician. chief of police, chief OF
the fire department, secretary to
oVerseers of the poor, city physician
upon recommendation of the health
officer, inspector of buildings and
Upon recommendation of the depart
ment heads all minor officers ana en-
ployes. with the exception that in the
case OF policemen and firemen he is
governed by an ordinance for a sys-
tenn Oh Civil service rules for the an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
SKOWAECAN

- r,oo, r,c tho week
MIS-. Lniilia -. ,',rants Mr. and
end cues u ,.i Mad,son
mrs. EoSaI o W. ~ Fairfield was
Mrs. Apoee Miw oI.er the week
the guest VI 'e''''e"
end; ~ ,o,+o, b,s closed her
MIS-. - ~, ~ 80, 80 street and
nome oh "eet Monday
went to worcester. MAS sona weeks
where she WIN 70 p 7,,.;ra N,dd
WIN ner slsler' MI o. ,aod tho
Wailace Notson, VIZ ~ Wat
WeeM-e!,u III Wv"
eis s,il nfn,, xv;+bee visited her sis
80. NJ NJ IT, Erani, Ionrfellow in Wat
lille S,turd,v
Mrs q Fred Fellows who has been
, natient nj the Kennebec hospital
vas discharged Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Coles Richards of
Madison were week end guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W, Richards.
Miss Dorico Chase who is en-
ployed at Pownal. returned Monday
after being the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
MOST REMARKABLE
INFERS1NkTl0N OF
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

An audience which filled assembly
hall at Cony High school. Monday
evening. was very favorably impress
sed by the. Interpretation and imper-
sCnation of the character of Abraham
Lincoln. the Great Emancipator,
presented by DR.. Lincoln Caswell
There We're dramatic moments dur
ing the portrayal. which was in three
parts, when So intent We're the peo-
pie Of the audience in following DR..
Ca>welTs delineation of the char
acter, that during the pauses in the
nlonologue the sound Of pin fall
ing upon the hardwood floor would
have been clearly audible throughout
tn" big room.
lie mad deep, resonant voice. dis
tihct articulation with every word
dlStinguishablc. even when pitched
low.
DR.. Caswell succeeded in showing
now eXcellently able the Chief Elk
ecutiye was to handle any group of
PACK DUNG individuals, or resolute-
~ adhering to a settled policy no
matter how antagonists he found
even the members of his cabinet. and
of his genious in handling that most
cahtankerouS bull in a china shop"
the Secretary of War. Many Of the
points made and the humorous stories
were new and had been the result
or much painstaking research: others
nad been given a new twist, so that
thcGSh the application was finally
the same, the effect was not trite.
The best scenes were those where
lie attends to the needs of child call
erS and his adroitness in turning the
cahlnet from their determination to
denote General Grant, and to pre-
selt ms signing the Emancipation
i,rociamation with his stories Of Ar
teElas Ward.
ne program of last evening was
presented under the auspices of the
Cony High school student coI,ncil
and the president Manson Gordon
presided and introduced DIR. CaswoIl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Minister'S Monday Club
Has Interesting Meeting

A very interesting meeting Of the
Ministers Monday Club was held at
the Universalist vestry in Augusta,
on Monday at 1890, Rev. A. T. Nc
Whorter called the meeting to order
and Rev. c. E. Young of Hallowell
offered prayer. The special paper on
Peace was read by Rev. A. T. Nc
Whorter, in which he discussed oc-
casions for wars in time past, and
cases in which war is unavoidable or
may be justifiable at the present
time. The paper led to an animated
discussion by the members of the
Club which made this a very pro-
fltable meeting.
It was voted to hold the next meet
ing at Gardiner en- the first Monday
OF February. In the absence of the
secretary. Rev. c. E. Young served
as secretary pro tenn. Following this
session Of the Club a very fine din
ner of oyster stew. doughnuts, cof-
fee. etc. was furnished by some of
the ladies' of the Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Chadwick to Again
Head Firemen's
Relief Association

Nomination of officers was the
principal business at the meeting of
the fircmen's Relief Association.
held at the Hartford fire station
Monday evening with n particularly
good attendance. Frank Chadwick
was again nominated for president
of the association. Fred Fletcher
withdrew in favor of Otis Sherman
for the vice presidency. and William
TAYLOR withdrew in favor of Fred
Burke as secretary. Ernest keene
was rencminated for treasurer, and
the directors proposed are Charles
Hunt. Fred Libby and David Dip
lock.
This slate of officers will be voted
upon at the business meeting which
will follow the annual banquet next
Tuesday evening. Mayor Ernest Il.
Mclean ana the members of the fire
department committee of the City
Government will be special guests ut
the banquet which will be served at
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Annual Church Meetings

Thursday evening at the Federated
church at $3.50 supper will be
served under the direction of the
First Philathea class. to which all
members Of the parish are urged to
attend. At 1880 the annual meetings
of the First Baptist and Congrega-
tional societies will be held in sep
arate rooms for the transaction of
annual business and election of Of
ficers. At s o'clock the annual meet
ing Of the Federated parish. which is
made up of the First BAPTIST and
Congregational societies. will be held
1t is the wish, on the part of the
pastor. Rev. George l.. Thurlow, and
the officers, that large number at
tend these important meetings. both
to hear the reports of the last years
work and to listen 20 the plans for
the work of 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

Chfzzle WizZle fair. These boys and
girls have been selected only with
regard to their voices and the chorus
TINS year will be one of the most
tuneful ones ever held at Cony
Chizzle Wizzle.
The members of the chorus are: f.
Hurd, y. Mcguire, f.. Norton, NJ.
Peaslee. F. Carleton, X. Foster. NJ.
Leuchter. E. Gasnon. c. Herrick, u.
Murphy. c. Beane, NJ. Meigs, V. Rus
sell, ID. Rideout. c. Folger, l. Sterling,
ID. Phillips. Z. Stone. Fowles, NJ Ell
more, f. Jones, +. Getchell. NJ. Now
er, p. Churchill. l.. Boulger. G. Soule,
NJ. Gordon, NJ. Leavit.. S. Washburn.
A. Busque. d. Clement. r. Lee, 3.
Knight, o. Haskell, A. Gordon, r.
Norcross. r. Hayden, W. Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

Mrs Fred Malcolm, second vice presi-
dent; Miss Aileen Morang. secretary:
Mrs. Elmer Il. PaIkman, assistant sec
rotary; and Mrs. Howard Webber.
treasurer.
The reports Of the officers and of
the standing committees were present :
ed and were most acceptable. The AL
lance has enjoyed an active and sue
cessful year and will at once inaugur-
ate program of activities for 1925.
Delicious refreshments were served
following the business session by the
hostesses, Mrs. George Coffin, Mrs. AL
ton White, Mrs. Leila Hutchinson and
Mrs. l.. II. Dodge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Philathea Executive
Board Meeting

Saturday evening Il meeting of the
executive board of the First Phila-
thea Class was held at the home of
the teacher. Mrs. Philo Steward,
Main street. The new president,
Mrs. Ruth l.. Merrill. presided. Ar
engagements We're made for the par
ish supper which is to be held at the
annual parish meeting Thursday
night.
Plans were discussed for the next
regular meeting to be held on We'd
nesdaN night. January II, under dir
ection OF the executive board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
will be given a hearing at A. y
Tuesday before Police Judge Fran
r. Miller. The machine was "
covered in Appleton yesterday.

Vancouver, y. c., Jan. 12-An "
legged burglar. without legs, ana -
alleged accomplice, with but one ~
were held by the police today In e0n.
nection with the robbery OF . ~
store. William Ball, who has Dgs
legs amputated was charged w
breaking and entering and El .ars
Sanderson, who has his leg OH apv.s
the knee, was charged with rece'v'S
stolen goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Reduce Your Fat
Without Dieting

Years ago the formula for fat red .s..rs
was "diet"-'cxercise." Today u 80,
Marmola Prescription Tablets. fn .ss,s
tell frisnds-thcse friends tell o' Ssy
They eat substantial food. live az In
like and still reduce steadily ano ~.
without going through long seges Of W., S
some exercise and starvation diet al
mola Prescription Tablets are SOLO - az
druggists the world over at one do"s s,-.a
a box or if you prefer you can ORDER , Ss
from the Marmola Co. Generai
Bldg, Detroit. Mlch.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
C0ny Freshmen Trim
End Year HOckeyists

The Freshmen at Cony High school
took the measure of the Sophomores,
Monday afternoon at hockey, by a
score of to 0 on the Cony rink. The
game was marked by constant tum-
bles due to the exceptionally hard
ice and was a wild one. The lineup
was, Freshmen, Bagley, lw: Bilodeau,
rw; Marson. C; Hilton. Id: Rand. I'd;
Weymouth e: Sophomores. Mreeill,
lw; Gidney. NV: Lister. c; Higgins,
Id: Nelson, I'd: Leadbetter, &. Goals,
Bilodeau I. Bagley /. Referee Brad
ford. Timer Morrell. Time ten
minute periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
To Have Hearing
For Auto Theft

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Belfast, Jan. 12-Herbert Robinson
or Appleton. II years old, who is
charged with stealing an automobile
from Sherman Murray in Camden
Thursday night at 8 O'Clock, was taxi
en- into custody today in Appleton
anf brought to Belfast by Deputies
Llttleield and Robinson. He IVES
iater taken to Rock,and by State
Highway Policeman Wentworth. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

Saturday evening at their home
on South street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Tantish gave a party to 2S,
the guests being members of the
Laney family. Five tables at whist
We're played and prizes were award
ed as follows: First, ladies', Mrs.
Norris I-aney; list mems, Charles
Laney; BOBBY prize, Theodore Pom
e:lieu.
a guessing contest caused lot of
merryment and the winner OF the
contest prize was Norris I.aney. The
hostess served delicious refresh
ments. The affair was most delight
full and much enjoyed by the guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
INCREASED USEFU NESS OF AUGUSTA
GENERAL HOSPITAL SHOWN IN ANNUAL
REPORT SUPERINTENDENT AND OFFICERS

at this time and tie entire list Of
officers which served last year was
re- elected. Treasurer Edwin c. Dud-
ley was reelected to act as trustee for
a period of three years. The officer;
Of the Augusta General Hospital ave,
President. George f. Macomber; sec
rotary. Walter NJ. Sanborn; treasur-
er. Edwin c. Dudley; directors, the
president. secretary and treasurer,
Guy p. Gannett, Frederick w. Plais-
ted. Charles A. Milliken, Arthur w.
Whitney, Charles L. Andrews, Rich
ard f. Goodwin. Norman l.. Bassett.
Milton o. Dean, Mrs. Eleanor S.
Woodman, Mrs. John r. Hill. John
r. Gould, Percy V. Hill. Albert w.
Brooks and Mrs. Mary O. Weston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

The eighteen who attended the first
Current Events class under the lead
ership Of Mrs. Augustus Thomas at
the Girls Club Monday evening were
most enthusiastic. The class will be
held every other Monday from $40
to 1880 p. NJ. and many of the girls
plan to eat supper together at the
club prior to the meeting. Nation
wide matters of interest as well as
local affairs will come up for discus
sion. Mrs. Thomas is well fitted for
her post as leader and the girls con-
slider themselves fortunate to have
been able to persuade her to under
take the task.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Murray Alliance
Elects Mrs. Cummings
President for 1925

MIS- Henry #. Cummings was elected
president of the Murray Alliance for
the coming year at the annual meet
ing which was held in the vestry of the
Universalist church Monday evening
with a very large and enthusiastic at
tendance. The other officers elected to
serve with Mrs. Cummings We're: Mrs.
Osma Sumner, first vice president;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Select Chorus for
ChiZZle WiZZle Fair

A list Of % girls and 16 boys has
been selected after careful tests.
which have been conducted by George
Randall, president of Chizzle Wizzle,
and Harrison Lyseth, who has charge
OF the minstrel presentation. to take
part in the minstrel chorus which
will be heard the first two nights of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Ahern over their
store at the Twelve Corners, a pleas
ant social evening was passed by the
Twelve Corners Neighborhood club.
There was large attendance An
offering was taken and a cake sold,
netting about 81. which was present.
ed to Charles Jennings. who has re-
Gently gone to house keeping. Cards
and games were played and dancing
was also enjoyed. The hostess served
refreshments. The next party of the
Neighborhood club will be held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Rob-
bins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

Coolidge and Charles G. Dawes 1or
nresident and vice president: MRS.
Mary NJ. Adams was chosen as the e
messenger to deliver the certlica.e
of election to the president OF 'he
senate at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Bethany c. z, Meetino

The president. Smith W. Ames. Of
the Bethany Baptist Christian En-
deavor society. lead the meeting Sun
day night. The annual report Of
Miss Dorothea Clogh. secretary,
showed that during the year 2537 had
attended the meetings; As new mem
bers had been added to the society
and $3.50 received from u Christmas
sale. Linwood Savage gave the
treasurers report showing a good
financial condition. There were over
so in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

Fort Western lodge, n. E. o. p.
held most enjoyable whist party at
the home of Mr.. ami Mrs. James
Con1ey on Patterson street. Monday
evening, with several tables in play
throughout the evening. The first
prize was won by Harry Pierpont
and the consolation went to Mrs. AL
ton Latin. Refreshments were serv-
cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Vermont Electors
Vote for COOLIDGE

Montpelier, Vt. Jan, 1.-THE
iouf members OF the Vermont cleo
loral college met here this afternoon
ana cast their votes for Calvin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

Mary Grow, Eleanor Eedman. Louise
Tarrio. Francis Wheaton, Mrs. Bert
Narston, Mrs. Helen Colman, Rich
ard Quimby, Orville Colman, Char
lotte Colman, Miss Bessie Colman
and several from out Of town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13


The net Indebtedness Of the hospi-
tai is s75,S04.s5, the liabilities being
$S0,549.S2. including the bond issue
of $4,000 and the accounts receiv-
able and cash on hand amounting to
s5.224.97.
The hospital has six perpetual free
beds endowed at $4,000 each. The in
vested funds total s19.617.6S.
Election of Officers
The election Of officers took place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13

There will be a regular meeting
this evening of Abnaki Council,
knights OF Columbus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
AUGUSTALOCALS

Mrs. Rosanna B. Odiorne of Ban
gor was a business visitor in this
city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-13
Land Of Progress and Hospitality

81 MA All steamer expenses included for Is to IA days
lU- ocean voyage from New York to Galveston and
return with to additional days ashore at passengers own
expense Total Of II days away from New York