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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
GRADUATION AT
WATERVILLE HIGH
THIS EVENING

The graduating exercises of the Wa
terville senior high school will take
place In the City Opera House this
evening at o'clock and diplomas will
be awarded to 81 students.
The principal speaker will be DR.
James Chalmers, principal of the State
normal school at Framingham, Mass,
who has taken for his subject Three
Teaching Lessons from the Life of
Theodore Roosevelt" DIR. Chalmers
comes to Watervi4le with an enviable
reputation as an educator and his ad-
dress this evening will be heard with
great interest. The valedictory will
be delivered by Miss Fannie Cook, the
highest ranking membAr of the class,
and her subject is THE Dawn of a
New Tomorrow" Malcolm S. Weed
was chosen as the salutatorion and his
subject is Our Future" Harry NJ.
Hilton, chairman of the Waterville
school board, will present the gradu-
ates with their diplomas.
Music will be furnished by the
school orchestra under the direction
of Mrs H. C. Marden and there will
also be numbers by the school chorus.
The program this year differs from
that of the past in that only two stu
dents are to speak, the valedictorian
and the salutatorian. At other grad
uations the eight highest ranking stu
dents delivered essays and there was
no speaker from away. The engaging
of DR.. Chalmers and the limiting of
the student speakers came as the re-
suit of a vote of the student body of
the school and it is thought that the
occasion will be of more interest be-
cause of the changes that have been
made,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
OAKLAND
Funeral Of Mrs. William Hersom

Funeral Of Mrs. William Hersom
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
William Hersom were held at the
Methodist church Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Weston p.
Holman of Bath officiated. The
members of Sergeant Wyman Wom-
ems Relief Corps, of which the de-
ceased was a member, attended in
a body and held their service. The
bearers were Albert H. Lord, Bert
Libby, Thomas Sullivan and Dana
Emery and interment was in Lake
view cemetery.
George Brown left Thursday for
Ann Arbor, Mich, to take a course
at the University of Michigan pre-
paratory to becoming an instructor
in athletics.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dala and
daughter Frances, who have been
visiting relatives in Oakland and
Waterville. have returned to their
home in Washington, D. c., making
the trip by auto.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the United Baptist church will hold
a business meeting and social this
Friday evening at the vestry and
church lawn. Rev. and Mrs. Yer
nellie w. Dyer, missionaries from
Rangoon, Burma, who are here on a
furlough, will be guests for the eve
ming. Rev. Dyer is a former resident
of Oakland and has many friends IN
town who are glad to welcome him
home. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

Especial to Kennebec Journa)
Waterville, June 1S.-Edward
Hackett Merrill has been elected as
an instructor in the department of
History and Politics at Colby col
lege according to an announcement
made yesterday at Colby. Mr.. Mer-
rill is to have charge of some of the
classes in History under Professor
William J. Wilkinson. head of the
department, and at the same time do
graduate work in History for a
Master of Arts degree.
Mr.. Merrill received his diploma
from Colby on Wednesday morn
ing as member of the class of 1925.
His home is in Yarmouthville and
since he entered Colby in the fall
Of 1921, he has maintained high
scholastic standing in his college
work. This year he was elected
to membership in the honorary
scholastic society of Phi Beta Kap-
pa. He is a member of the Colby
chapter of the Alpha fraternity
and has been prominent on the
Colby campus for four years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
LAFOLLETTE DIES
Continued from Page One)


decade. bronchitis and bronchial asth-
ma.
To the last. Mr.. LaFollette sought
to ward off deaths thrust, as he had
done on several occasions in recent
years. But when he realized that the
fight was losing one he called his
son Robert to his bedside, and in an
almost inaudible voice gave this last
message to the public: II am at
peace with all the world, but there is
lot of work 1 could still do. l don't
know how the people will feel toward
me, but / shall take to the grave my
love for them which has sustained me
through lie"
Confined to his bed for several
weeks by illness which had wracked
his body repeatedly in the last few
years blS had failed to weaken his
fighting spirit, the senator suffered a
heart attack this morning which
brought to his physicians a realization
that the end was near. He lapsed into
Inconsistencies shortly before noon,
and died at 1.21 p. NJ. with his wife
and other members of the family at
his bedside.
Without ostentation, the body will
be taken tomorrow to the senator's 8
home, Madison, Wis, for burial. No
services will be held here, but on in
sistence Of those who stood shoulder to
shoulder with him in his battles in
Wisconsin he will lie in state in the
capital there Sunday, and funeral serv-
ices will be held Monday in that build
ing, where he once presided as gov
ernor.
Leaders of all political creeds were
quick today to pay tribute to Senator
LaFollette and acknowledge his infiu-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
Plan to Entertain
Governors in City
Week of july l

Members Of the local committee on
arrangement Of a program for the
entertainment of the Governors when
they stop in Waterville for a few
minutes Wednesday afternoon, July
l, on their way to Bangor from Au-
gusta, held meeting yesterday aft
ernoon at 4 o'clock in the office of
Mayor Baird in the City building.
Each member of the committee
made a report. Edwin M. Foster,
president of the Chamber of Com
merce, said that the Chamber Of
Commerce is having prepared a SOU
venir booklet of Waterville with
special cuts. The Chamber will have
young ladies present the booklets to
the Governors.
Mayor Baird reported that Com
pany G, 1O3rd Maine Infantry, will
parade in front of the procession
when it arrives.
Commander Howard B. Welch of
the Legion stated that the Legion
Auxiliary will serve cold drinks TO
the State officials during their stop
here.
Made in Waterville cigars will be
presented to the Governors by men,
bers of the Boy Scout troops.
DIR. ]. F. Hill, general chairman of
the State committee, reported that
he had secured four buglers, who will
meet the party here and will 60
about five minutes before them all
the way to Bangor. An announcer
will go with the buglers and at each
town will notify the residents that
the governors will soon arrive.
A committee on preparing a float
Tor the buglers was appointed as fol-
lows: w. L. Brown. Rotary club,
chairman; Fred Mckenzie, Kiwanis
club; Alfred johnson, Lions club:
Russell Hamlin. American Legion.
Z. +. Glover. superintendent of
schools, reported that the high school
orchestra will play at the park for
the visitors. Several of the players
Will travel long distances to be here
on that day. 1t is hoped that the
city will be decorated with flags and
that the children will carry small
flags to wave when the party ar
rives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
iN,ine Interdenominational
Ilommission Opens Meeting

The annual meeting of the Maine
|hterdenominational Commission,
.pened at the Congregational church
|xderday morning with a good at
tudance. Rev. H. w. Webb of Wis
|anet appointed Rev. George H.
|Esmlen Of Lewiston, Rev. Howard
|Iukley Of Auburn, and DIR. w. F.
berry. OF, vassalboro as nominal
Ihg committee at the first of the
meeting. Much routine business was
|rsnsacted, the reports of the secre-
stary, Rev. Stanley Manning of Au-
|gusta, and of the treasurer, Hon. w.
Ii. Bass Of Wilton, being heard and
accepted.
The principal speaker of the
|norning session was DIR. Warren ].
{Noulton, head of the Bangor Theo-
logical Institute. DR.. Moulton spoke
"a the need Of cooperation and un-
Hin among the different denomina-
ions Of the State, dealing rarticul-
1Ely with the problem of the many
aAildren In the State who are at
present receiving no religious train
|hg. Dr.. Moulton quoted figures of
4 recent censuses which have been
hken In Maine and which show the
kartling lack of Sunday school
. .rtendance which Is prevalent
throughout the State.
I This afternoon session, which ter
minated the meeting. was devoted to
n open discussion and to the elec-
ton Of officers for the con ing year.
ERsv. H. w. Webb of Wiseasset was
kslected president of the Commits
ION, Rev. Stanley Manning of Au-
Enaa secretary and Hon. w. Z.
Ean Of Wilton, treasurer.
During the discussion a survey OF
ne rural districts of the State was
3nade and plans were formulated
shereby they might re more eff
6untly covered by the churches OF
<@ various denominations. The
urying out OF the plans was re-
9lsred to the executives Of the diff
Ikfent denominafiona
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
|Sl Palmer Awards
|h Wateryille Schools

Hudents in the Waterville schools
.ae won S51 Palmer awards for
ellence in penmanship during the
" ~ school year. This number is
'~ more than were ever awarded
one year and indicates a consid-
ssoie improvement in the hand
4 Sung OF the students.
ine list of awards for all the
saools In the city is as follows:
.ness and high school diplomas,
nnal diplomas, 43; Improvement
sa,.ncates, 66; progress pins, 248;
inner N buttons. 1872; silver stars,
me awards at the different schools
ae city are: Junior High school,
'ness and high school diplomas,
mai diplomas, 43: Improvement
uncates. 66: progress pins, 174:
Mer buttons. "a; total 305. South
lunar school: Improvement cer-
es, y: progress pins, 48; Pal
y, buttons, "a; silver stars, 10;
~ Loo. Myrtle street school: Pro-
~ pins, 25; Palmer buttons, 40:
~ stars, 30: total 81. North
sImar school. Palmer buttons.
aiver stars. 80; total 90. Walnut
~ ~. school, Silver stars 81. Brook
- school: Silver stars, 66. Wes-
" avenue: Silver stars, 35. Red
~, n Street school: Silver stars, 68.
.S'e street school: Silver stars, Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19


aided him in preparing his speeches.
They had four children, Philip, now a
partner in the senator's law firm at
Madison; Fola, the wife of George
Middleton, New York playwright;
Mrs, Mary Sucher and Robert La
Toilette, Jr. 4
For almost year when the young
est boy was i'll during the war, Sem
ator LaFollette was his nurse, carry
ing him in his arms for hours and
finally winning desperate fight
against death.
The senator's friends and support
ers in his home state were legion.
while in the senate he numbered
among his personal friends some of
those he most harshly attacked on
the stump. Among these was the
late Senator Penrose Of Pennsyl-
vania, who was a close companion of
his Wisconsin critic in the senate for
a long time preceding his death.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
COMING EVENTS

June 19-Central Maine Guernsey
Breeders Association meeting with
w. r. Ayers, North Augusta.
June 1s-22-B ates Commencement
June 1s-oficial farewell dinner In
honor of Lieut.. Commander Donald
e. Macmillan. Newagan Inn,' South
port.
June 1s-Quarter Century Travelling
Mems Assn. Old Orchard.
June 19-21-Conference of representa-
tives of manufacturing, agricultural,
recreational and civic interests of
Maine, Newagan Inn, Southport.
June 20-Departure of Lieut.. Com-
mander Donald B.. Macmillan for the
Arctic regions from Wiscasset, at
June 20-e7-Leaders' Open Conference.
Y. M. c. A. camp. Winthrop.
June 22-Belfast Rotary Club observes
Charter Night with banquet at.
Northport. Country clubhouse.
June 22-27-All New England Library
Conference at the New Ocean House
at Swampscott, Mass.
June 23-25-73rd annual meeting Of
Maine Medical Association, Bar
Harbor.
June 2s-3O-American Red Cross in
stitute to instruct swimmers in life
saving methods. Wescott.
June 24-Twenty-three Communicates
at Bangor. st. Johns Day. j
June 24-25-Fifty- eighth reunion of
9Th Maine Regiment, Peaks Island.
June 25-27-Maine Dental Convention,
Bangor.
June 26-27-Maine Bakers Assn, Bar
Harbor.
June 27-Maine Natl Bankers Assn
and Maine Trust Companies, Bar
Harbor.
A~-~g
conference. Poland Springs.
June 30-Dinner rendered by State OF
Maine to visiting governors at con-
ference, Poland Spring House, ut Z
p. M.
July 4-Maine Firemen's Muster at
| Topsham. -
come to Portland and Poland Spring
in connection with annual conven-
tion of governors.
| July 5-Knights of Columbus gather
| ing at Lewiston to celebrate silver
Jubilee and eXemplifcation Of fourth
degree in Cabot Province.
! July 620-Annual field day period Of
| the 240th Coast Artillery at Fort
Williams, Portland.
! July 12-1S-National convention of,
| Business and Professional Woman's
Clubs in Portland.
lgS Reyes. Augusta and State s Rias
| Range, Auburn.
! Aug 15-30-81st Infantry Brigade
| Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, and First Battalion of
152nd Artillery, Camp Keyes.
| Aug 17-29-Annual school Of Methods.
| N. E. Baptist Conference. Ocean
Park.
Aug 25-Unveiling and dedication of
memorial tablet to Names famous
| humorist, bill" Nye, at Calvary
church yard. Fletcher. North Caro-
Aug. 29-Sept. 12-Methodist Minister'S
| School Of Religious Education, 2.
| NJ. c. A. Camp. Winthrop.
Sept. 14-Referendum vote Of people
of State on Kennebec Bridge amend
Sept. 1s-2o-students' Fall setting-up
Conference. Y. M. C. A. Camp. Win
Sept 21-Employeo oficers' Confer
ence. Y. M. C. A Camp. Winthrop.
| Sept. 24-Conference of New England
Republican Women, Portland.
\ Sept. 30-Oct. 3-State w. c. T. u. con-
vention, Auburn.
| Oct. 1-3-Maine Musical Festival.
Oct. 4:7-Maine Musical Festival,
| Portland.
Oct. s-s-Maine Musical Festival.
| Lewiston.
Oct: 2S-Nov New England Fruit
| Show at Boston.
Oct. 2930-Maine Teachers Conven-
ton, Portland
Nov. 17-19-Maine Pathological Dairy
| provement Assn's. Portland.
Il
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
Doubt Over Special
Election for Successor

Madison, Wis, June 1S.-(AP)-
The death of Senator Robert M. La
Toilette places Governor Blaine in the
position of determining whether the
position in the United States Senate
shall be filled by special election of at
the general election IS months hence.
Discretion in the matter of deter
mining the election is fixed in stat
ute which says that If the vacancy
occurs more than four months or less
than 40 days before a general election
it may be filled at special election.
but that If it is not so filled 1t shall
be filled at the next general election.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
PITTSFIELD
Joyride Expensive for Pittsfield Boys

Joyride Expensive for Pittsfield Boys
Frank Hall, Raymond Fogg and
Lawrence Sleeves of Pittsield were
before Judge Thomas A. Anderson in
the Pittsfield municipal court We'd
nesday, charged with using an auto
mobile without the authority of it's
owner. 1t was alleged by the State
that the three boys took the car of
Stanley Casey of Pittsfield after he
had left it on the street in Pitts
field and had used it to go to a
dance in, the car being returned
somewhat the worse for war.
The boys all pleaded guilty and
were sentenced to pay fines of SIS
and costs and to. serve 80 days in
Jail. Judge Anderson gave. the boys
a severe talking to after which he
suspended the Jail sentences on good
behavior, promising that IL they got
in trouble again they would visit
Skowhegan. All the respondents
paid. The arrests wers made as a
result of an investigation made by
State Highway Police Charles NJ.
Simpson and Chief of Police Herbert
L. Emerson.
Hh<.rt Lit TN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

ence on contemporary American poll
tics. One of the first to offer condo
FENCES to Mrs. LaFollette was Presi-
oent Coolidge, who wrote: THE news
naVlng reached me of the death of
senator LaFollette, I wish to extend To
you ana your family the sympathy of
myselr and Mrs. Coolidge. AS Won
know, presided over the Senate for
considerable time while he was a
member OF that body and SO came to
know OF his great ability and untirinr
energy. He has left behind him a
great concourse of friends who will
l know, do everything in their power
TO comfort You in this hour. but NV
own experience tells me that nothing
that mortal can do will be of very
much help to you. l trust that Won
may. as the years go by, find an in
creaslng satisfaction in the long LIST
OF honors that We're conferred upon
Senator LaFollttte by his country
men,"
MRS. LaFollette, the senator's CON-
hdant and advised for 43 years of
married life, withstood the shock Of
his death bravely. In addition to her
he is survived by two daughters. Mrs
Fola Middleton Of New York and Mrs
Ralph Sucher of Washington. and two
sons, Philip of Madison and Robert,
VINO has served as his fathers secre-
tary.
A statement issued after the sena-
tor death by DR.. Charles C. Marberry,
his physician, who had called two
other specialists into consultation.
disclosed that for 10 years Mr.. LaFoI-
lette had suffered from attacks of an
gina pectoris which increased in fire.
Quency and severity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

M. n. o. S. and P. Orientals will
"a AZ : class initiation at Pittsfield
~ saa evening. ! Supper will be served
w n,cIock. there will be a parade
N o'clock. the degree VIII ne WORK
ats. This will be under the man.
y .ament = Of Arda Sanctorum. No. 206.
5Ai, n Shei,xs and Tribesmen OF Azaz
- s.retorum. No. 176, may attend. tt
\ rsruested that members wear
4. sezxes. Some so from Water
m n. Fairfield and Skowhegan plan
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

coins on July Bird. Great rivalry
has developed among these commit,
tees and among the business con-l
] Germs in the purchase of the coins
One Atlanta corporation has bought
10000 coins for distribution among
its agents in all parts of the world.
A Virginia insurance company has
also been heavy purchaser distri-l
buting the souvenirs among new
policy holders. Many banks are of
fering the coins as premiums tol
children opening new savings ac-i
counts, while in many schools andl
colleges of the South the coins areI
being given with the diplomas to|
graduating classes. &C.. "
: The coins, which bear the likc-I
nesses of Generals Robert E. Leel
and Stonewall Jackson are being
utilized everywhere as badges Of
honor" and are taking their place
among the treasured heirlooms of
Confederate heroes in whose honor
they were minted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
MAINE FAIRS

June 27-Horse race at Union TrottinK
park, Pittsfield, for benefit of re-
tired driver, Charles Dustin.
Aug. 18-20-Belfast fair.
Aug. 25-27-Houlton fair.
Sept. S-10-Maine State Fair, Lewis
ton.
Sept. 15-17-Somerset Central Agricul.
tural Society fair. Skowhegan.
Sept. 20-26-Eastern States EXPOSE
ton. Springfield, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
Work Progressing on
Concrete Roadway

Work in the construction Of con-
crete roadway along College avenue
from the upper railroad crossing to
Highwood street, which was started a
little more than week ago, is pro-
gresssing very rapidly and already
more than 400 feet has been construct
ed, The work, is greatly expedited by
the use Of q paving machine and 1t Is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

~. marriage returns of Burnell
,.s;rs s son of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
,.s.r. .s of Winslow. and Laura Allen
rass 49,, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
n.s navs, wing Of Waterville. have
nied at the city clerks office.
~ " ceremony was performed June
y Y, ~ Rev. Benjamin Beatty, pastor
= = ,he Getchell street Baptist
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

D. c., arrived in town Wednesday to
pass the summer at tile Pushaw
homestead on North Main street.
Mrs. Florice Z. Marden announces
the engagement of her younger
daughter, Elaine, to Mr.. Robert L.
Brooks of Portland. No date has
been set for the wedding.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
Gard Of Thanks

wa wish to thank our neighbors
"a friends of Waterville, also the
s,st,yes s and the friends Of Thorn
~ s.' Tor their kindness during our
srsayement, M also for the beautiful
lowers. u >,1 1DA,r,rv
w. HUNT AND FAMILY,
Z. ]. HUNT.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

r,,,,dren's night will be observed
. ths regular meeting of Victor
y ~. Saturday evening. All chill
~. ~ are invited to attend and all
~ ~ csn are requested to take part
!. ~ ths program. Ice cream and cake
r. ~ Il served and members are ask
1 = - bring cake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

believed that the task will be complet-
ed by August Yesterday things were
held up by the rain, which fell inter-
mittently, but with clearing weather
activities will be quickly resumed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
.COOPER'S MILLS
LOCAL NOTICE

Farm Machinery, Hay, Tools,
Plows, ETC., The John Deere line of
Farm Machinery, sold by H. E.
Howe, Jr. June17d3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

c,.v Opera House: Dick Hatton In,
a ~. on Cowboys" Chapter 4 of
~ Fighting Ranger" Two part
ssv. Itching for Revenge"
,ste,t Pathe News.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

r.,ton Halifax, No. "a. P. M, I. o.
vi,l hold its drill this evening
lu "c,c,ock in Odd Fellows hall. A
49, attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
The Road to Popularity

First Urchin: What kind of a guy
is that new kid?"
Second Urchin: "Oh, he's all right.
I licked him."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

e,,var Theatre: The Silver Players
|. ~ sss engrossing drama, THE Con-
;,Sion."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
CLOSE-UPS
Screen Folk and What They Are
Doing at Home and at the Studio
IS a Manieurist, Bebe Daniels is a
Fine Actress, says Hale Hamilton

For half an hour the big lights
buzzed and the clicking of the cam
eras alternated with the soothing
voice of the director. For half an
hour Hale Hamilton, well-known
stage star, sat in Madame Flora's
shop--or maybe it's a shoppe-hav-
ing his nails manicured. And for half
an hour Bebe Daniels, in the role of
a pretty Italian manicurist in "The
Manicure Girl" held Hale's hand
and industriously welded buffffer.
This should have made that gen.
tleman feel pretty fine, but for some
reason it didn't seem to. After the
long scene was finished. he was OBJ
served looking at his fingers with a
rueful expression.
II just had 'em manicured before
I came to the studio" he said, but
now it looks as if I'd have to get it
done all over again."
Bebe didn't defend her work. She
merely advised the audience to note
how pleased Mr.. Hamilton looks in
this scene in the picture.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
Must Have squealed on Them

Headline in Newark (ohio) Advo-
cate1
Thieves Kill Pig and Flee,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

Herbert Brenon Sails To Consult
With Barrie On Choice OF Girl To
Play Lead In "A Kiss For Gin
derelIa."
In effort to solve the problem of
who shall play the leading role in the
Paramount picture of J. M. Barrie's
play, "a Kiss for Cinderella, Herbert
Brenon, the director, has sailed for
London for a conference with Barrie.
When Paramount originally an
nounced that Mr.. Brenon was to fol-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

In OMPLETION of arrange-I
~ ments for the distribution of
| Confederate Memorial Half
Dollars to take place on July 3rd
in which more than Ave thousand
commercial banks throughout the
South are taking part, has been an
nounced by Mr.. Robert F. Maddox.
Chairman of the Special Bankers
Committee supervising the distribu-.
ition.
Mr.. Maddox, Chairman of the !,
Board of the Atlanta and Lowry
National Bank, was formerly Pres
ident of the American Bankers As-t;
Sociation.
Shipment of Memorial Half-Dol-
lars from the various Reserve Banks
on May 30th had passed a total Of
more than 100000 coins, according
to the Committees announcement.
In all the Southern states, commit
tees of patriotic citizens appointed
by the Governors, are cooperating
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19
Theatre Attractions
rp1DAY AND SATURDAY

u.,res Theatre: Monte Blue and
80 provost in, "Recompanse."
s,sdv and News Reel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-06-19

Charles Pushaw of Washington.