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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Business Keeps
To Deliberate Pace
During Past w eek

New York, Feb. 81 (By A. P)-
/ Contrasting trade developments Fast
week served to emphasize the more
deliberate paC,. of business activities.
Although additional progress was
made in certain fields it was no.
where pronounced and there was a
distinct abatement in demand for
certain products, notably iron and
steel.
Favorable news, however, was by
no means yacking. 1t was found in
an unusually heavy volume of bank
Clearings, the maintenance of freight
traffic at record seasonal levels, in
dicating a substantial movement of
merchandise, and further beneficial
curtailuent of petroleum production.
The recent Improvement in the oil
industry was given tangible recog-
milton through Increases in the divi-
dend rates OF four oil companies
the Pan American Petroleum, Shell
Union, Ohio and Pennock. Available
figures revealed that current earn
ings in many companies were much
higher than last year as a result Of
advancing prices fer raw and re-
fined products.
Forward buying of iron and steel
products slackened noticeably, al
though operations continued at a
high rate. The weekly trade reviews
predicted that unless there was a re-
vival of new tonnage to replace the
heavy inroads made upon first quar-
ter bookings a slowing down of the
present speed of production was not
tar distant. Prices held firm, how
ever, and it was generally believed
that a normal seasonal increase in
buying would greatly stimulate the
market. Stockholders of the Gulf
States Steel Co, were voted q stock
dividend Of IL IL percent during the
week.
The extent Of last years depress-
ion i'll the textile industry was
strillingly reflected in the annual re-
port of the American Wooden Co.,
which reported deficit of more than
$11 100000 after the most unsatis-
factory year in its history. The
Baldwin Locomotive Works also in
CURED a deficit in 1924, but these I'M
favorable showinsS had been dis
counted in advance by the stock
market, which indicated that it. was
looking forward to Improvement in
both fields. A compilation of the
1924 earnings of more than 100 rep
resentative industrial companies
showed only slight decline from
the preceding year.
Inc quick recovery OF tle STOCK
market after the most drastic re-
action which has taken place since
the post election bull movement be-
gan indicated that confidence in the
general forward trend of business
could not be easily undermined. One
of the advances of the slower pace
Of expansion, it was held. lay in the
fact that the federal reserve au-
thorities had not found it necessary
TO exercise a restraining hand by
raising the re-discount rate.
Grain and cotton markets offered
few new features of interest during
the week with prices fluctuating ir-
regularly. Mill takings of cotton,
however, expanded to almost 100000
bales in January, the largest month
since May 1923. Trading in sugar
was the most active of any time this
season, sales Of the raw product on
one day Approximately 100000 bags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Fielding Given
Life for Staying
GOrhan Farmer

Portland, Feb. 21-Charles Ii. Field
ing. the Portland plumber who plead
ed guilty to murder in superior court
last Monday. was sentenced today to
life Imprisonment in state prison for
shooting Alphones Cote at North Cor
ham, Nov. Z, while pretending to hunt
deer near the Cote farm.
Fielding took his sentence calmly.
lie appeared dazed--as dazed as on
the morning when he by his testi-
mony, he sought to brand Cote's wife
as an accessory, accusing her Of
having plotted with him to make way
with her husband. Mrs. Cote was
acquitted late yesterday on the fifth
ballot of the jury. after being out
two hours and II minutes.
Fielding was taken back to the
county Jail, handcuffed to Irving X.
Frazier, who had just changed plea
of mot guilty" to one of ''no1o" for
embezzlement. His wife and father.
Charles Fielding, were not in court
when sentence was pronounced.
The case pending against Ralph B.
Sanborn, son of Mrs. Cote by for
mer marriage, who was indicted as
an accessory after the fact to the
murder having admitted. it was al
legged, that he helped Fielding bury
the body in the corntield, which was
then plowed over, may be carried
over to the May term.
Ralph, aged 49, who was used by the
defense as witness for his mother,
accompanied her from the courthouse
last night after she was given her
freedom. In telling Of her experience
and Of plans to resume charge of her
$50 acre farm, she did not mention
Fielding. nor allude to him in any
way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Mrs, Sarah Ray

urs Sarah Ray died Saturday at
49, 400 of Sc years and IL months
.ao .hs home of her daughter, Mrs. \.
= Wrestling, Mount Vernon. n. Y.
Sha Ia survived by two sons and
. S" daughters: Mrs. Clara ]. Rain
~ ~ Winslow. Hiram o. Ray of
Ws,terville. Forest A. Ray of Scion.
Nc = =. Roberts of Winslow and
Mrs A. C. Westing of Mount Vernon,
X. Y. and seven grand children:
Howard A. Rainey, Greenwood "A:
Painey and Doris A. Rainey, all OF
Winslow: Mrs. Hard Libby of Wat
,ryille. Elmont c. Roberts of VIM
slow. Mason Ray of Boston and Miss
Helen Ray of Scion and nine great
erand children, and a brother, James
4. Cathcart, aged 70. of st. Paul,
Mrs MIS- Raw was born in Winslow,
March 20. 1888, and in her early
years moved to Canada with her par
snta where she lived manys years.
She was married to Archie Ray, who
Sied a6 wears ago. About 40 years
~ they returned to Winslow where
she has made her home ever since.
II her early years she was united
With the Congregational church and
alvays took a deep interest in the
church affairs. She was very low
sble and highly respected by all who
Knew her and took keen interest In
al the affairs Of the day. She was
always a great reader and worker
and always took great pride and
rains with whatsoever she was do
iur She was a holder Of the Boston
Post gold headed cane. being the
Oldest citizen of Winslow.
The funeral service will be held
from the home of her daughter. Mrs.
Clara ]. Rainey of the Cushman
rad, Winslow, Tuesday afternoon at
l:sO o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Dolliff officiat-
INK Interment will be in Fine
lCroyA cemetery in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Formal Dinner Dance
By Colby Fraternity

The members Of the Delta Kappa
Epsilon fraternity wound mp their
week end of festivities Saturday eve
ming with formal dinner and n
house dance. The dinner was served
at the Elmwood hotel at $50 o'clock
with more than 35 couples in attend
ance, and was followed by a formal
house dance at the chapter house of
the fraternity on College avenue,
which lasted until after II o'clock.
The chaperones present at the din
ner and dance were: President and
Mrs. Arthur j. Roberts. Mrs. George
+. Parmcnter. Dean Nettie M. Run
mails. Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. A. +. Drum
mond and Mrs. Marden. The music
for the dance was furnished by the
Blue and Gray Collegians orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
CLINTON

East Kennebec Pomona Grange will
meet here February "a, at the Clinton
orange hall, the worthy lecturer, Mrs.
vida L.. Hunter of West Benton, will
present the program. The fifth de-
gree viii be conferred in the fore
noon with speakers Professor George
Slmons of the University of Maine,
and +. +. Washburn. State commits
sioner of agriculture. a discussion
on the question whether the boy or
girl raised on the farm has a better
opportunity to become an educated,
useful American citizen than one
raised in city; a discussion on
How Can Surplus Crops of the Year
BE Best Marketed 2" opened by A. f.
Richardson. are also included in the
program. Those who have not been
asked to bake beans bring pies and
cakes.
The Jolly Eight was entertained
Thursday evening by Mrs. Frank
Spinney and Mrs. Jasper Dangler at
the home of Mrs. Spinney. A social
evening was passed in playing cards,
delicious refreshments We're served
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Bachelor, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Keegen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Dangler, and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Spinney. They will
meet next at the home of Mrs Bert
Bachelor.
Ola Gerald was business caller in
Bangor, Wednesday-Clark Goodrich
was in Waterville Tuesday on bust
ness.-Mrs. 3. j. Sirois left for Port
land Thursday noon, where she will
visit Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Crooker:
also Mrs. Harold r. Bean who is
passing few weeks with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Crooker-Mrs. Eva
Cole of Durham was a caller in town
Thursday.-Jessie Goodrich was
business caller in AuGusta-George
Rand called on his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rand of Detroit, recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Washington's Birthday
Party ID. A. r. Meeting

The Daughters of the American Rev
olution met for their annual Nvashirs-
ton Birthday marty in tba We 80.
lors NJ Q On 70 4, - -, ~ PC,
roon, Nv, w. oi fep: -. Inc
hIos doooty a.,"etlse WIN the "a
n;os "'l';o,' . go Mi.n Sa,liorhla pop
no1ars "n ae W. vas ~ atoo,uahce win the
e,,n,,,s,;, eeht uccordtions ana
:. 49,, VI Wy ,ooils' roilo"lhs
III. pios am witch was enjoyed pe'
~, rute t"e uiiiiier Was served
WIN Sn Fly
SimnIa avour i.oii
Bedford Trume
Reading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

well, We're Monday guests of their
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Ware.-Mr. and Mrs. d. A. Wilkins
We're business visitors in Augusta,
Monday, making the trip by auto
The stork recently visited Windsor
Corner, leaving a nice boy with Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie Cove. The little
fellow has been named Philip Leslie.
Mrs. e. r. Hayes, who recently
underwent surgical treatment at
the Augusta General hospital. is re-
ported as getting along nicely. This
will be gratifying news to her many
friends.-Mrs. Clyde Trask Spiller Of
Harrington, who has been in poor
health for several months. is now
very i'll with pneumonia. Her
friends are wishing her a speedy re-
covery.-Mrs. Douglas. trained nurse
from Whitefield who has been car
ing for Mrs. Leslie Cove and baby,
returned to her home Monday.-Mr.
and Mrs. c. l. York. who are pass
ing the month in the South, report
a most enjoyable time. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Death Carl Meader
Comes as Shock
To Residents of City

Waterville people were shocked to
hear of the death of Carl Meader
which occurred at the Maine Eye and
Ear Infirmary in Portland, following
an illness of three weeks. Mr..
Meader had lived in this city for the
greater part of his life and his kind
ly manner had won for him a large
number of friends who will feel their
loss Of him acutely.
He was born in Waterville on Oct.
16. 1890, the. son of Edward and Esth-
err Dubord Meader. He attended the
public schools Of the city, graduating
from Waterville High. school in 1910.
In the latter institution he was a
prominent student and was fullback
on the football team. From high
school Mr.. Meade entered George
Washington University in Washing
ton. d. c.
Upon his graduation he worked in
the south for a number of years as
civil engineer for the United States
government. He also had a position
with the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
for some time. Returning to Water
vile few years ago Mr.. Meader be-
came an insurance inspector for the
New England Underwriters Elk
change.
During the war he was in the En-
glneerinS Corps and was a member
OF George n. Bourque Post Of the
American Legion. AS a member of
the local fire department Mr.. Meader
showed himself to be a willing and
agreeable worker and the members
of the company We're grief stricken to
hear of his death yesterday. He was
also prominent in Masonic circles.
Mr.. Meader is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Esther Meader, and
three brothers, Edward S. and Philip
or chester. Pa, and Frederick Il. Of
this city. The remains will be brought
TO Waterville tomorrow but funeral
arrangements have not as yet been
completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
SMITHt'IELD

Mrs. H. P. Clement is in Norridge-
wock caring for her mother Mrs.
Naomi Hartford who is ill.-Ruth
Sirois is the guest of her uncle Merle
Tracey and family Of Oakland.-Mrs.
X. Corson of Massachusetts is visit
ing her son. Robert Corson and fam
lily at the home of +. D. Stevens
c. M. Carpenter and son, Clarence of
Norridgewock were recent business
callers in town.-Mrs. Abbie Wiley
who is living in Norridgewock re-
Gently passed a few days at her old
home.-Mrs. George Clement and
children. Eleanor and Winston were
guests of Mrs. Bert Mosher and Mrs.
l.. a. Richardson in Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
WINSLOW
Mrs. Sarah RAY

Word has been received by Mrs. J.
J. Rainey of the death of her mother
Mrs. Sarah Ray, who had made her
home for some months past with an
other daughter, Mrs. Edna Wosting of
New Jersey. Mrs. Ray sustained a
broken hip through a severe fall and
succumbed to the anaesthetics, her
death occurring at the Mt. Vernon,
New York, hospital.
The remains will be brought to
Winslow today accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. II. i. Wrestling, and funeral
services will be conducted from the
home of Mrs. j. j. Rainey at 100
Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. +. S. Dol
Tiff. pastor OF the Winslow Congresa-
tional church, officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Warden Investigates
Chasing of Deer

Richard j. Upton. chief game
warden of Maine. was i'm Watervile
Saturday, investigating the owner
ship of several dogs that have been
seen chasing deer in this vicinity.
The warden complains that just at
present many reports are coming to
the game department of dogs chas-
ing deer. Many of the animals have
been killed outright and others have
had to be shot to put them out of
their suffering. The deer have been
somewhat protected in being able to
travel over the snow faster than
dogs can go but now that the snow
has shrunk the deer are almost GER
tain prey for the dogs. Some few
dogs have lost their lives, being kill
ed by deer or shot by those who
have seen the deer being chased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Communion kilIde

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 21-Captain NJ.
A. Moore, Houston, Texas, Supreme
Recording Knight of the Flaming
Sword. injured with Colonel William
J. Simmons of Atlanta, in an auto
mobile accident near Gainesville. Ca
last night, died early today in a
Gainesville hospital. according to re-
ports received here tonight.
The condition of Colonel simmons
who is Supreme Monarch Of the
knights of the Flaming Sword anr,,
was founder and former emperor OF
the Knights Of the Nu KluX klan, to-
night. was regarded as critical, 1t
was said.
The two we're injured when The
in which they were riding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

Smith. The Glee Club Promises to
be unusually fine this year. Several
novelty numbers will be featured.
The Mandolin Club was organized
Friday with Miss Marguerite Chase
~ as leader. Fifteen girls will be
in the club. -
John Wood of Bluehill called on his
daughter, Miss Esther Wood, '26, at
Foss hall, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Eoss Hall Notes

Rev. IIass lead the discussion
groups on the subject "The Student
and the Church" The discussion
was very interesting and very well
attended. Dean Runnals attended the
meeting Friday.
The first glee club rehearsal was
held under the direction of Harrison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Klan Founder
Badly Hurt in
Automobile Crash

Gainesville, Ga. Feb. 22-W J.
Simon1ls. founder and former en-
peror of the Ku kluX Khan, who was
seriously injured in an automobile
wreck near here Friday evening. was
said by hospital authorities today
ito be resting easily, but Is not yet
out of danger"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

CORNER-Elmer Dow, who re-
Gently had the misfortune, while
working in the woods, to have limb
pierce the right eye, is in Augusta
General hospital for treatment. Il.
Il. Jewell, at about the same time,
While trimming an apple tree. had a
limb strike him with such force as
to inflict a deep wound on the nose
1t is very evident that these two
men had not been ''scrapping' il
they had that appearance. They are
getting along nicely.
Mrs. joan Wilcox and son, Hart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

~. annual Guest night Of the Wa
... Iii Woman's Club will be held
lef .hs Junior High school Tuesday
:. .reninr. Feb. "a, at s o'clock. The
e'en n.am will consist of two one-half
p. pro-, nlays and a band of II pieces
nou' .srnish the music. Guest night
WV aivays looked forward to with
49, nv the members of the club.
trlI house is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
WOOLWICH

Miss Elizabeth Trott is boarding at
Samuel Hathorne's and attending the
Morse High School.-The Misses
Alice, Lois and Florence Reed also
students at the NJ. III. S., are stop
ping at an aunts in Bath.-Lawrence
Heffron had the misfortune to fall
off the haymow and stick pitch
fork in his arm, recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

mayor Leon ~. IeDDettS issued his
annual report of the city's affairs
Saturday, this being the last report
that he will be called upon to make
for he is not running for reelection.
Mr.. Tebbetts is the second mayor
since Waterville became a city in
1888 to hold three consecutive terms
of Office. The other incumbent to
have similar record is William II.
Pattangall serving from 1911 to 1913
inclusive.
The city has prospered during the
present mayors term of office and
many people hoped that he would
enter the race for the municipal
election on March ?. But for bust
ness reasons he did not think it
practical and the Democrats of Wat
run in his stead, opposed by DR.. Paul
r. Baird, Republican.
Mayor Tebbetts' report, though
short. outlines the improvements
that hace come to the city during
the past year and among the most
important Of which are the building
of the beautiful Emerson Memorial
bridge across the Messalonskee river
! and the Restricting of the Ticonic
bridge.
The report follows:
In accordance with the usual Gus
tom, l herewith submit a review of
the affairs of the City of Waterville
for the year ending January 81, 1925.
l have confined my report to that
which has been accomplished in the
way of permanent improvements
during the year which has just come
to q close.
Streets and Sewers
Continuing the policy which was
adopted in 1928, two thousand. seven
hundred and forty-one and two
tenths (2,741.2) yards of paving
blocks have been laid in cement on
the following streets: On Front
street from Temple to Appleton; On
Pleasant from North to Main at a
total expenditure of six thousand
eight hundred twentyfour dollars
| and fifty-three cents ($6.S24.53). That
J section of College Avenue between
Union street and the Maine Central
Railroad crossing has been con-
structed of crushed rock at an eX-
penditure of twelve thousand, forty
one dollars and five cents (s12,041-
.05); the city appropriating four
thousand dollars ($4,000.0r); the
! State contributing six thousand dol
lars and twenty-five cents (s6,0S0.22)
| dAu llic NSHlIdl L oNSk W.
two thousand dollars Cs2,o00.0O). II
was found that the surface of the
! Hassam paving between Appleton
| street and the Elmwood hotel was in
| bad condition and this has been re-
! surfaced with a crushed rock binder
at cost of one thousand, three hun
| dred and twenty three dollars and
ninety-six cents ($1.323.96) making a
! total expenditure on College Avenue
and Main streets of thirteen thous-
and, three hundred eightyfive dol
lars and one cent (S13,3S5.0D.
| Two thousand nine hundred ninety
. five and one-half (2995 12) feet of
sewers have been laid during the
| past year.
Street SprinkIing
| With the increase in automobile
! traffic, the most serious problem
which confronts a city government is
that which deals with the dust nui-
sance. The policy which has been in
force in this city has been the levy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

=. Herbert c. Libby of the Colby
~ faculty will leave this morn
eol.e f"r Portland where he will con-
ins NH the Portland Rotary Club
iee . ~ the spring conference In
i !sss city in April of the eighth Ro-
una. district of which he is governor.
"a la,y Tnesday he will go to Salem and
n nn Mass, where he will visit
u .Sa Rotary Clubs and on the next
~. he will be in Manchester and
S %sshus. N. H., on club visitations.
~ shsse four cities he will also speak
=, ths high school students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
AllStOn III. Wcbbcr,

Allston Fl. Weber, aged II years,
died Saturday after an operation at
a local hospital Mr.. Weber was
born III Clinton but passed the
greater part Of his life in Fairfield,
coming to Waterville five months
ago. He was a carpenter and lived
on Richardson court.
He is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. 1-ottie Ward and Mrs. Adma
Garrish, both of this city and four
grandsons. Funeral services will be
held from the home, ) Richardson
court, at : o'clock Monday after
noon, Rev. Benjamin Beatty of1iciat-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
WINDSOR

An all day meeting Of the Farm
Bureau will be held at Windsor
Town Hall Tuesday. Feb. "a. All
members are urged to be present.
The usual dinner will be served at
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Foster and
daughter Audrey of Weeks Mills were
guests over the week end of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. 5. Dearborn of oxford street.
Miss Audrey will remain through the
week as their guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

r.,... House-George BeBan in
createst Love of ALL Madge
s.Ismy and Charles DeR s o. in
SIl, and Glory" a two part come come
swatch Out" latest Pathe News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

Y ,,,u,,.m L, Pitman of the audit
Maanartment in the State House
ms .us,,sta was in the city on bust
ssss saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

There will be a special convoca-
ton of Taconnet chapter. number
-. r. A. NJ, tomorrow evening at
1.30 O'Clock. Work will be done in
the Royal Arch degree after which
refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

Longstaff Of Portland was a
p. IN this city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

slSidded over an embankment and /
overturned, about 20 miles from
Gainesville, Ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
-.o,,nAv AND TUESDAY

u..nes Theatre-Rafael Sabatinrs
- Ca Hawk" with Milton Stills.
~, IT, daily-2.15 and 7.SO. Selected
ssnrt subjects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23

r. Y. Hanson Of Bangor was a
caller in this city yesterday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-23
Street SprinkIinu

With the increase in automobile
traffic, the most serious problem
which confronts a city government is
that which deals with the dust nui-
sance. The policy which has been in
force in this city has been the levy
ing of an assessment against the