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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Fined for Non
SuppOrt of Family

James w. Heath of East Eassal-
boro appeared in the Waterville mu-
nicipal court before Judge Charles
w. Atchley yesterday morning on a
charge Of the non-support of his
wife, Mabel H. Heath. and their five
young children. He pied not guilty
but was found guilty and was sent
enced to pay fine of $500 and costs
and to serve 10 months in jail. The
sentence was suspended and the re-
spondent was placed on probation
with bonds set at $500. A stipula-
ton of the probation was that Heath
give IS a week towards the support
of his family and, in the event of
his earning more money, that he in
crease the weekly payment. Up to
a late hour last night he had been
unable to procure bail. in which
case the Jail sentence will become ef-
fective.
The respondent was represented
by Cyril n. Jolly and the complain
ant, Mrs. Mabel Fl. Heath, by Carl
Blackington. Witnesses for the State
were Mrs. Heath and her father, Irv-
ing Hewes. and Frank f. Taylor.
No defense was entered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Treas, and Miss Marion Warren,

Treas, and Miss Marion Warren,
Sec.
At the close OF the business Mrs.
Wade introduced Mrs. l.. II. Newell
who told her hearers that she would
take them with her for a 10000 mile
travologue, but not to be frightened
for she was planning to leap from
peak to peak of the mountains not
touching much in the valleys. Mrs.
Mrs. Newell started her travels with
Illustrations of pictures (using
postcard projector) among the oil
wells of California where she went
as a bookkeeper soon after the war
and remained several years. From
this point she took her audience to
the Grand Canyon of Arizona across
the desert in June and on to Mon
treal from which point the party
sailed for Liverpool thence to old
Chester, England and London, and on
to Paris in season to witness the
Bastile Day celebration, describing a
very interesting visit to Versailles.
and also to the battle fields of
France. Milan, and it's beautiful Ca
thedral, and Venice. A somewhat
exciting experience was described in
Milan when there was a strike on
both Electric and Steam railroads. In
all eight countries were visited n
Guiding Germany where other rather
unusual experiences were the lot Of
this party. who finally visited the
Passion Play at Oberammergau, the
beautiful falls of the Rhine, and
Belgium. sailing from Antwerp for
Montreal in the fall and reaching
Waterville with over 10000 miles of
travel in ten weeks.
This evening closes the club year
Of this committee who have eXper-
fenced a very pleasant year under the
leadership of Mrs. Wade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Centennial Maine M. e. Conference

One incident of particular interest
to the people of Gardiner in connec-
ton with she Methodist Conference
which is to be held at Augusta in
the Green street Methodist church
frcm April % to April q is the COM
memoration of the Tooth Anniversary
of the first session of the Maine
Conference which was held in Gar
diner in 1925.
1t has been decided to hold an
anniversary service at $50 p. NJ.
in the Gardiner Methodist church on
Friday, Apr. "a and a program has
been arranged for the service which
will include a historical addl ess on
Maine Methodism by Rev. Henry f..
Dunnack and an address by the
presiding bishop of the conference,
Bishop Thomas Nicholson.
Mr.. f. S. Smith is chairman of the
committee of arrangements for this
event at the Gardiner church. 1t is
anticipated that a large number of
the ministers of the conference and
their wives will be guests at these
afternoon exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Postage Rates
Effective April Is

Postmaster c. J. Bragdon announces
to the patrons of the Gardiner, Maine,
post office the increase in postage
rates that will become effective today.
There is no change in postage on
letters and government postal cards,
but all other cards whether written on
printed with require two cents each.
On all publications newspapers and
magazines) mailed by the public, the
postage will be two cents for each
two ounces or fraction, not to exceed
eight ounces. Over eight ounces the
postage will be at the fourth class
rate.
Third class mail will include all
third and fourth class matter up to
and including eight ounces in weight
Postage /. cents for each ounce or
fraction, except books, catalogues
seeds. cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions
and plants (not exceeding eight ounces
in weight, shall be one cent for each
two ounces or fraction.
Fourth class mail will include all
third and fourth class weighing over
eight ounces There is no change in
the rates, except service charge of
two cents on each parcel. There is no
service charge on parcels originating
on rural routes providing each parcel
in endorsed Mailed on Rural Route"
The special delivery fees hereafter
will be according to weight. For par
cells two pounds or under. 10c fee;
over two pounds and no exceeding 10
pounds. 15c; over 10 pounds. zoe fee.
This insures prompt delivery at des-
tination.
For special handling as first class"
matter in transit special handling
fee Of 25 cents (plus postage and serv-
ice charge) will be charged. Unless
the special delivery fee is also paid
this does not insure special delivery at
destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Current Events
Dept. Hold Last
Meeting of Season

The Current Events Department Of
the Waterville Woman's Club held
the last meeting of the club year
with it's chairman, Mrs. Albert Wade
Tuesday evening, Mrs. Florence Wal
lace, Mrs. Frank Sedgley. Mrs. Flora
Hall and Mrs. Hartley Pollard act
ing with Mrs. Wade as hostesses.
The first event Of the evening be-
ginning at $50 was a banquet con-
sisting of fruit cocktail, roast chick
en-, mashed potatoes, celery, creamed
onions, sweet pickles, jellies, bread
and butter, cake, coffee and harle-
quin ice cream.
Following was a short business
session at which the new slate of Of
ficers were elected, viz, Mrs. Frank
Sedgley, President. Mrs. Cora Get
chell, vice president, Mrs Ivan Lang,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Farm Buildings
Totally DESTROYED

The stand Of farm buildings be-
longing to r. l.. Snowe of West Car
diner was totally destroyed by fire
about three o'clock Tuesday after
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. Snowe were in
Gardiner shopping at the time, and
the fire caught from an unknown
source inside the house. and before
anything could be done the buildings
were burned fiat. The farm is locat-
ed at Browns Corner near French's
Corner. The fire caught the woods
nearby and burned across the fields,
and a half a mile tract Of land before
it was checked. All the live stock
was saved, and some of the furniture.
The loss was estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
c. of c. Plans for
Restrictions in
Handling of Rubbish

one of the most important matters
discussed at the meeting of the di-
rectors of the Chamber of Commerce
Yesterday afternoon was that of a
plan for some sort of restriction in
the handling of rubbish that is set out
Tor the city teams to collect. While
the idea of collecting and hauling
away rubbish from homes and bust
ness houses is one of the best, the di-
rectors of the chamber believe that the
privilege is being abused to such an
extent that a nuisance is being made
of it.
On a windy day like Tuesday boxes
containing waste paper were set out
by the street without any covering
and in a short time the papers were
blowing about in an unsightly manner.
1t was stated by one of the directors
that paper should not be put out for
collection unless it was properly baled,
which If adhered to would eliminate
it's being spread all about the street.
The small boy is another factor that
has to be considered. and if waste was
properly safeguarded it would not be
such temptation to busy fingers.
Many complaints are being regis
tered at the chamber relative to this
matter by careful householders who,
while taking scrupulous care Of their
own waste, are annoyed by their care
less neighbors who by not exercising
proper caution allow their waste to
hood.
Another unpleasant phase Of the
question is that some people do not
discriminate between garbage and
waste. 1t was never intended that the
city rubbish teams should collect
garbage. That product of housekeep-
ing is in a class by iteself and should
not be confused with rubbish. 1t Is
also averred that many people do not
take in their containers after they are
emptied, much to the annoyance or
their more cleanlX neighbors, who take
pride in their surroundings.
It is a settled conviction with the
directors of the chamber that some
stringent measures must be taken In
regard to this matter for the city of
Waterville is too beautiful to be mar
red in the sight of it's citizens and also
| its visitors by unsightly rubbish
strewn about it's lawns and business
streets.
They believed that a personal appeal
to the citizens might have a good ef-
feet; that If the matter was brought
to their attention more care would be
exercised in the handling of their rub
bish and they take more pride in their
surroundings. They believe that all
loose paper should be burned and
many do this, thus taking care Of one
Of the greatest of the annoyances.
The chamber plans to take this mat
ter I'D with the city government and
offer its assistance in eliminating this
nuisance of its civic life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
South Portland
Makes Offer to
Supt. of Schools

L. W. Gerrish, Superintendent Of
the public schools of Gardiner. Ran
dolph, and Farmingdale has been
elected to a similar position for South
Portland and Cape Elizabeth to sue
coed Simon NJ. Hamlin. With the
election of Mr.. Gerrish the school
committee of that place voted to in
crease the salary of the superinten-
dant from $4,000 to $4,000.
Mr.. Gerrish came to Gardiner In
1922 coming here from Skowhegan.
and has held several positions as
school official in the State. During
his stay in Gardiner he has accom-
plished a great Deal. and has made
himself a favortie with all his asso-
ciates. Mr.. Gerrish stated last night
that as yet he had not accepted the
offer, but that it was probable that
he would. If Mr.. Gerrish does ac-
cept South Portlands gain will be
Gardeners loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Officer of Church
Army Visits City

A very interesting visitor in Water
Vile Tuesday was Captain Arthur Ca
sey, an officer of the Church Army, an
institution In England. working under
the direction of the Church Of Eng
land.
Two officers, Of which Captain Ca
sey is one, are now in New England
planning a pilgrimage in the summer
in which "a soldiers Of the Church
Army are to take part. Their work is
evangelical and they are to be in New
York and New England under the di-
rection Of the bishops of the various
dioceses. They are coming to America
on the invitation of these bishops.
The trip through Maine will be
made In July and 1t is the plan Of the
party to arrive in Waterville at noon
on Saturday. July IS, and to remain
over the week end.
At a very informal gathering of
members of St. Marks church last
evening Captain Casey explained the
work of the Church Army and the
purpose Of its visit to America. The
Army had been in existence in Eng
land for "A years and was composed
Of about 1000 men. They were train
ed under the direction Of the church
in England and went about doing the
work of the church, in evangelism and
welfare work. The men work in
groups. or columns. and hold serv-
ices in churches and in the open air.
The party that will visit Waterville
will work under the auspices of the
rector Of st. Marks church. It Is the
plan to hold a welcoming service upon
| their arrival on Saturday. On Satur-
day afternoon and evening open air
meetings will be held. On Sunday the
soldiers ask the privilege of supplying
the preachers at the morning services
and in the afternoon and evening hold
other outdoor gatherings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

The regular monthly meeting Of
the What-so- ever Guild of the In
tied Baptist church was held Mon
day evening in the church vestry.
Sixteen members were present. The
time was devoted to making infants
garments to be sent to Supt. Corson
at the Seacoast Bethel Mission at
Rockland. Refreshments of fruit
punch and fancy crackers were
served by the hostesses. Mrs. +. S.
Bernauer, Mrs. Frank Brown, Miss
Isabel Knox, Mrs. Alvah Kerr and
Miss Lillian Kelley. The next meet
ing will be held early in May. The
program for April and May will be
carried out at that time and will re-
late to China.
The auxiliary to the Harry G.
Decker post. American Legion, will
confer the intiatory degree at their
regular meeting this Tuesday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Main St. Given
Thorough Washing

Members of the city street depart
ment gave Main street a thorough
washing Monday night and yester-
day the thoroughfare was practically
devoid of dust Among the COM
ments which are heard after this oc-
curence is. Quite rain" The
street certainly looks this way. but
those who spend the chill hours of
the night holding the business end of
hre hose with the mercury lowering
around the freezing point, know the
dlfference. Workmen generally
start the task about IL o'clock and it
takes from two to four hours. Yes
terday morning a white frost covered
the surface of the street, giving it an
appearance not unlike that which
follows light snowfall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Fined for Reckless Driving

Rufus Mckenzie pied guilty to
a charge of the reckless driving of
Ford truck when he was arraigned
before Judge Atchley in municipal
court Yesterday afternoon and the
respondent paid q fine and costs
amounting to $1O.67.
The complainant in the case was
Police Officer George p. Beckett.
who told how Mckenzie had driven
into Post Office square from Center
street, passing on the wrong side Of
the silent policeman. The officer sig
nailed to Mckenzie to stop but the
driver of the vehicle did not do this
and drove on down Main street
Beckett ran after the truck until it
stopped on Front street and he sum-
moned Mckenzie into court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Mrs. Leona T.. Dutll

Mrs. Leona LABEL Dutil, wife of
Albert Dutil, passed away Tuesday
morning at her home on Summit
street, after only a few days illness.
She was born in Lewiston 46 years
ago and had been a resident of this
town Is years. She is survived by
her husband. Albert Dutil, one ron,
George Dutil of this town. two sis
ters. Mrs. Fanny Tremblay of Lew
iston and Mrs. Louise Blanchard of
Worcester. Mass, and five brothers
Eugene of Mortified, Mass. Joseph
of Walderboro, Oliver of Los An
geles, Calf. Henry of Manitoba and
Peter LABEL of Bath. The funeral
services will be held Thursday morn
ing at the Catholic church at eight
O'Clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
FOSS HALL NOTES

The regular meeting of Y. w. c..
A. cabinet was held Monday evening
at which the chairmen of commit
tees chose their committee for the
following year.
The gymnasium work is now out
OF doors and Monday the classes
played base ball and tennis.
Miss Ruth Walking Is visiting at
the Hall.
Mrs. Narney Pepper Is now visit
ing at the hall
The Alumnae Council met at Foss
Hall Monday afternoon. delightful
refreshments were served.
Miss Rose Black. '2S, sprained her
ankle while playing base ball Mon
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

A picture for the entire family.
Father says: II just can't get that
boy to settle down" Mother says:
when l was seventeen, a girl had
to be home by nine o'clock" john
ny says: Il bet Pa was no angel
when he was my age" Sister Mary
says: OF course Ma means well,
but times have changed" And they
are all right. It's the great Ameri-
can family picture produced by the
man who gave us 1.-The Covered Wa
gon." 1t is one of the real cleanups
of the present release by Paramount
and last, it's a picture we want all
our patrons to see. there is mess
age for all. Today only at johnson
Opera House-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Farmingdale To
Hold Special Town
Meeting April 81

At . o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
April 21st a special town meeting
will be held in the Farmingdale
town hall, the purpose of this meet
ing being to rescind the vote of the
regular meeting to raise and appro-
pirate $34OO as the towns share of
the expense of the Northern avenue
detour. 1t will be remembered that
at the time the State road was being
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
WINTHROP
Ladies' Minstrels "Wednesday and
Thursday

wednesday anu
Thursday
The Ladies' Minstrels, which have
been in preparation for several
weeks by the ladies of the Relief
Corps will be given Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of this week. and
the advance sale of tickets indicates
a record crowd.
The program Is in two parts and
includes the following numbers in
terspersed with the usual minstrel
jokes and stories: Opening chorus,
entire company: solo, Democratic
Nation hymn, Maude kneeland; song
and dance, Sweet Little You, Anna
JOY; solo, The Smile Song, Thelma
Godfrey; solo, The End of the Rain
bow, Nell Bate; solo, Coal Black
Rose, Lillian LaNallee; solo. Under
the Umbrella, Eva Drapeau; solo,
Because They Love You, Clara Yea
ton; solo, Flag That Train for Ala
BAN, Dorothy Marble. Part IL
Solo, selected, Thelma kneeland; Old
Time Darkey Terpsichoreau Inter
pretations, Madame Bate: Hebrew
monologue. Maude Kneeland; DARK :
towns Chocolate Soldiers Brigade
on Parade, Madam Bate and her
Pickannies; special with ensemble,
Dorothy Marble. Mrs. Eva Marble
will act as interlocutor and the ends
are Thelma Godfrey, Lillian LAVAL
lee, Eva Drapeau, Anna Joy. Doro-
thy Marble. Anna Joy, Nell Bate
and Maude kneeland. A social
dance will follow the Thursday eve
ming program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

built it was necessary to have q de-
tour around that way, and by the
assessment of the Governor, Council
and Highway Commission the town
of Farmingdale was to pay one half
the cost The town officials took is
sue on the matter; and asked a rul-
ing, and by recent decision of the
attorney general, the Governor and
Council, or Highway Commission
have no authority to assess towns
for detours. This will mean a saw
ing of $1,000 for the town, which is
good news to residents of that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Nhitney-York

Elmer l.. Whitney OF Gardiner
and Grace York of Dover Foxcroft
were united in marriage Saturday
evening, April IL at the residence of
Donald McPhee. Harrison avenue, by
Rev. NJ. G. Folsom of the Universal
list church of this city. The double
ring service was used.
The groom is the owner of a groc-
cry store at South Gardiner, where
they will reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
w. c. r. q. Meets

The regular monthly meeting of the
Waterville w. c. T. u. was held yes
terday afternoon at the home of Miss
Harriet Parmenter, 8 Winter street,
with a large attendance. The mem
bers listened to an interesting report
by Mrs. II. Mae Lawrence on her re-
cent TRIP to Chicago and Evanston, Ill.
Miss Harriet Parmenter read a paper
on law enforcement and this was fo.-
lowed by general discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the First Baptist church will hold a
business meeting and social Thurs
day evening at 80 at the home of
Archie Cole, Brunswick avenue. All
officers and committees chairmen
are asked to have written reports.
All members are requested to be
present promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

During the lecturers program Perle
Daggart and Merle Chesley gave
readings. Roll Call, each one nam
ing their favorite wild flower. Re-
marks by several members and the
Grange choir furnished music. The
next meeting is in charge of Har-
old Brown, Carlton Hun and Dorothy
Creasey. They announce that the
same will be observed at Patriots
niChf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

Frederick G. Lebert. wanted by the
police authorities of Medford. Mass,
was taken to that city under guard
Of State Detective A. G. Robinson on
the 1104 train last night. Word was
received in Gardiner that the man
was probably in this vicinity and as
warrants were included, the local po-
lice lost no time in getting to work.
and soon found their man. He was
wanted in Medford for the non-sup-
port of his wife, and minor children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
FAIRFIELD

The funeral service of George
Lewis was held Tuesday afternoon at
the home of his niece, Mrs. Silas
Longley on upper Main street, Rev.
T. c. Chapman, pastor Of the Meth
odist church officiating. The bearers
We're John Lewis. George Lewis,
Henry Quincy and Silas Longley.
The burial was in Maplewood ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Funeral of George A. Clark

The funeral of George A. Clark
was held at > o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon from his late home on Ash
street, Rev. II. A. Clark of the Free
Baptist church officiating. The
bearers were +. f. Dill. Fred A. Dill,
James Desmond, and +. o. Stevens.
Interment was in the Fairbanks
cemetery in West Gardiner,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
WEST GARDINER

Funeral services for Mrs. Marilla.
3. Hopkins were held Tuesday at II
A. NJ, from the home of William A.
Hopkins on the Mill road. Rev. c. F.
Sargent of Winthrop officiated. The
bearers were Frank Towle. Frank
Collins, Erwin Horne and Edgar Nc
Cormick. Interment in family lot in
the East Winthrop cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15
Gard of Thanks

We wish to acknowledge with
thanks the many kindnesses of
neighbors and friends during the re-
cent illness Of Mrs. Marilla Hopkins.
Also the many beautiful floral tri-
butes.
MR.. AND MRS. w. A. HOPKINS.
MR.. RAYMOND HOPKINS.
MIR. AND MRS. LELAND HOP
KINS,
MR.. AND MRS. PERCY BOYNTON,
MISS CLEDA HOPKINS,
MR.. AND MRS. BENZ. HOPKINS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

There will be a special meeting of
BENZ. f.. Smith Post No. 4, Ameri-
can Legion at their club rooms Fri
day evening for the purpose of ar
ranging plans in regard to Gardi-
ner's share in the country wide drive
for the Fund for Disabled Veterans
and their Orphans. At this time
committees will be appointed to take
charge of the work in Gardiner and
Commander Trip will report in re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

The regular meeting of the Royal
Neighbors of America will be held
this evening in Moose hall. A good
attendance is desired as plans are to
be made for the Children's May
party. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

: DR.. Herbert c. Libby, professor of
Journalism and public speaking at
Colby College, Is in Pressure Isle and
other Aroostook county towns on
business connected with the Rotary
clubs of this district, of which he is
governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

The Misses Lucille Mcdonald, Ber-
tina Stonier. and Josephine Hodgdon
have returned to their studies at
Gorham Normal School after passing
the Easter vacation at their Garli-
ner homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-15

Carriers Little Liver Pills tonic the
whole system through the liver and
bowels. They act as mild and eff
fective laxative in gentle manner
without any bad after effects. At
all Druggists s.s.,.,