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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
LEGAL AFFAIRS

The committee on Legal Affairs will
give public hearing in its rooms at
the State House, in Augusta. on
WEDNESDAY,. Jan. IS. 1925, r. NJ.
On tho following: -
S. No. .. An Act to amend Sections
81, 50 and 33 Of Chapter z of the Re-
vised Statutes of 1916. relating to
elections and providing ballot boxes
dorsing ballots deposited therein.
II. No. 5. An Act to provide for the
settlement of estates Of absentees.
An Act to confer certain additional
powers upon the municipal officers Of
cities and towns.
II. No. 8 An Act to incorporate the
city of Brewer high school district.
j. BLAINE MORRISON Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Varying Views of
Partial Eclipse
In WaterVilIe

Waterville'S Impressions OF the
partial eclipse of the sun by the
moon last Saturday morning varied
greatly. Those whose previous
knowledge of the phenomenon was
correct knew about what to expect
and they had little TO complain. But
there were l. any who believed that
the earth was to assume darkness
akin TO midnight with many of the
stars blinking in the heavens and
they were disillusioned and disap-
pointed.
The eclipse arrived right on le
scheduled time when. few minutes
otter s o'clock it could be no>:ced
that small fragment from the right
side of old Sol was minus and this
fragment grew perceptibly until OBJ,
when it attained proportions that
covered 96 per cent of the surface
Of the sun. From then on the moon
travelled on, out of the path of light
from the sun and at 1890 the event
of the century was over and the
many spectators returned to the nor
NAL tenor of their lives.
Nothing particularly strange hap
pened at 0.21 as SO many had ex.
Eected. The sun was thin crescent
with it's horns pointing towards the
earth. A soft twilight pervaded the
landscape and heightened the shad-
Cws but it was not dark enough to
bring inro play artificial lights and 1t
was of short duration. BY far the
most beautiful spectacle OF the great
show was the appearance OF the SKY
in the West which assumed q tint
OF ,avendar so soft and rare as TO
beggar description.
Many found fault with the eclipse
itself but not a sc Il could pick a flaw
with the weather conditions. 1t was
very cold, thermometers flirting with
sub-Zero temperatures. but the spec
tators had long since become lnured
to such discomfort. No clouds in the
sky or mists on the earth marred
the view Of the eclipse.
A sight even stranger than the
antics of the sun was the long lines
of people on the streets, each peer
ing toward the heavens through
some sort of colored glass. One thing
that the eclipse did was to make
sure that Waterville's population was
out of bed at an earlier hour in the
morning than is usual and pracu-
caliy the entire city called halt
while the eclipse vas a: its greatest
point.
Only q very few were able to say
that they had seen any of the planets
that were listed among the possi-
hle attractions Tor the morning. On
the campus of Colby College sew
eral surveyors transits were brought
into play as we'll as larger teles-
copes and with the aid of these Nep-
tune could be sited little to the
right of the moon and one SUDDEN;
said that he was quite sure he had
seen Jupiter. BY the use of the tele-
scopes Bailey's Deeds. of the noun
tains of the moon could also be dis
tinguished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
PERFECT ECLIPSE
Continued from PAGE One)

recording this eclipse. as were others
of the II fixed stations within the
100 mile path the moon laid down
from Red Lake, Mimi, to Nantucket
Light
Astronomers ascending by airplane
to great heights took what they ex-
pected would develop into perfect
photographs of all phases of the phe-
nonomen. They had. they said, made
the firtS pictures ever obtained of
the moons 1OO-mile circular shadow
as 1t bounded across the continent at
lightning speed.
Los Angeles Successful
other avlators aboard the dirigible
Los Angeles, which had n,aneuvered
in the sky all night prior to the
eclipse, reported all observations and
photography had been successful.
More privately sponsored eclipse ex-
petitions on land recorded every
conceivable phase Of the spectacle
from the scientific standpoint.
There were whole regions. how
ever. where vagrant clouds and over
cast skies brought disappointment to
scores Of scientists and thousands of
laymen. In some cases the sun rose
IN clear space, only to be obscured
as he mounted the path to conjunc-
ton with the moon. To others the
prospect of a glimpse Of the eclipse
was never present. and the depress-
ing significance of glowering twilight
in daytime was the on'y visible evil
dence that a celestial drama was be-
ing enacted.
Much of Minnesota missed the
eclipse altogether. as did most of
Wisconsin and Michigan, virtually
all that part of Canada which lay
in the path of totality, and sections
Of New England bordering immedi-
ately upon the sea.
Government airplanes, from Camp
Borden in Ontario, succeeded in top
ping the clouds and making a few
photographs, but elaborate prepara-
tons taken by Canadian astronomers
to record the spectacle from a tenn
porary observatory at Longs Cor
ners on the line of totality, were
frustrated by overcast skies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
FOSS HALL NOTES

Miss Dorothy Giddins, &c, visited
The hall over the week end.
The sophomorcs challenged the jun
Tor class to game Of volleyball Sat-
urday. The sophomores won the
game by score of Ell.
The following girls were away over
The week end: Misses Ruth Turner,
Marion Merriam. Helen Hight. Helen
Apinson. Faylene Decker, Mildred
foz. Edith Grceson, Esther Knudson,
iiarriette Towle and Helen Smith.
health rules for mid-years began
AZ night. Each girl will be given
lasee points for sleeping eight hours
I night and exercising one-half hour
every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
End of Warfare
Belief of Mayor

Chicago, Jan. 25-C. +. Anderson.
MAYOR of Herrin. Ills. declared here
tonight that the killings of S. Glenn
Young, ORC Thomas, and two otner
men would terminate the factional
troubles which have ragged there for
months.
This will wind up the trouble in
Williamson county," Mayor Anderson
said. With the leaders of both the
Khan and anti-n. 4 ui4 60
a result of the shooting, from now
on there will be peace and quiet in
Herrin.'
The mayor left tonight for Herrin,
after Spending several days here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Two Pay Fine
By Missing Eclipse

New YORK. Jan. 24.-Thiee men,
charged with intoXication. were ar
raigned before a magistrate here To-
cay They had spent the night in Jail.
You were in Jail. then, this morn
ing when the eclipse took place." ask
ed the magistrate.
Yes, your honor" replied the three.
"Well," said the court, II think you
all were sufficiently punished. Dis
charged"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Best Eclipse in
Memory Ur. Free

New York, Jan. 24.-"The best
eclipse within my memory" was the
comment of DIR. Z. Z. Free, editor
in-chief of the Scientific American,
who, with party of % scientists and
observers, set up temporary OBJ
servatory on Long Island.
THE corona was luish-white." he
said. land was much larger than /
expected"
In his opinion, about two years
will be required to classify and ana
lzye the data obtained today and
make the calculations from which
important additions to various
branches of science are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
oMcers OF Knights of Pythias In
9talled

At meeting of Somerset Lodge,
knights Of Pythias. held at X. of p.
hall Thursday evening, the officers for
the ensuing year We're installed by Dis
trict Grand Chancellor William L..
Percival, assisted by Halvor E. Pres
colt as grand master of arms and Carl
Fernald as grand prelate, the installa-
ton ceremony being given in most
impressive and interesting manner.
The officers installed were: Verne
C. Collomore, chancellor commander;
Albert G. Ryan, vice chancellor; Wal
ter Milton, prelate; Elmer L. Daniels,
NJ. of w: Albert Cook keeper of rec
ords and seals: Henry \. Fernald,
master of finance: A. T. Randlett, NJ.
of Z; Edward Anctil. NJ of A; Benja-
min J. Hinton, l. Ct: Lancelot Davis,
Q. c.; representatives to the grand
lodge, II. w. Stitham. Elmer Daniels,
Albert Cook, Carl F'ernald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
PITTSF|ELD

The funeral service of the late Mar
vetta (Nelsom Raymond, wife of
Charles Raymond, whose death oc-
Cured at her late home Friday morn
ing after an illness of several weeks.
vas held from the Baptist church
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. w.
NJ. Quarrington of Waterville officiat-
ing. The remains were placed in the
tomb at the Pittsfeld village ceme-
terry. The funeral was largely attend
ed and there was profusion of beau
tiful flowers.
A large audience attended the recital
given by the piano pupils Of Mrs. May
+. Gray at the Unlversalist church
Friday evening, and who were assist
ed by Miss 1Iarlow's pupils and by
Miss Bracket of Newport. A violin
solo by Charles Eamm and saxa-
phone solo by Gardner Burns were
pleasing features of the evenings en-
tertainmert. A collection was taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
APPROPRIATIONS AND FiNAN.
CIAl AFFAIRS

The committee on Appropriations
and Financial Affairs will give a pub
lie hearing in it's rooms at the State
"Wednesday. Jan. Is 1925. at
P. NJ. on the following:
H. P. No. l. An Act to amend Sec
ton IS, sc. 81 and SO as amended by
various public acts of Chapter 2 OF
the Revised Statutes. relating to the
State auditor.
H. Z. No g Resolve in favor Of
the Governor and Council.
ORLANDO Z. FROST. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Committee Hearings
JUDICIARY

The committee on judiciary will
give public hearing in its rooms at
the State House, in Augusta on
WEDNESDAY,. Jan. %. 1925, 2 P. NJ.
on the following:
H. No. l. An Act to amend Chap
ter 6 of the Revised Statutes relating
to nominations.
S. No. 4. An Act to provide the
method of nominating candidates for
office.
THURSDAY. Jan. 20. 1925, 2 p. NJ.
on the following:
II. No. 2. An Act relating to the
limitations of buildings in specified
districts Of cities and towns.
HERBERT E. HOLMES, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

The Arts and Crafts committee of
the Waterville Wcmans Club will
hold a covered dish supper at tie
nome of Mrs. John Davidson, Is
Nudd street, this afternoon at 2.3O
o'clock. Those attending are re-
quested to bring cups and plates and
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Clouds at Concord

Concord, n. H., Jan. 24.-Black
clouds interviewed to obscure the OBJ
servation of the eclipse to the dis
appointment of hundreds of Concord
residents this morning. The clouds
f1oated between the luminaries and
the earth soon after the start Of the
eclipse and lowered between
throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

cutter Tampa: Thirty miles south
west Nantucket, Al north 1880 west.
Heavy sea and heavy gale. Stars
visible. Gulls followed ship and
dropped on water at totality. Color
effects wonderful. Rainbows. Black
streamers.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
MAINE PUBLICITY

The committee on Maine Publicity
will give public hearing in the Sem
ate Chamber. State House, in Angus
ia, on
WEDNESDAY, Jan. %, 1925, $50
p. NJ. on tine following:
Fl. p. No. 10. Resolve to compile
and publish data of the resources OF
the State.
HOLLIS w. STITHAM, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

The Masonic and Taconnet clubs
will start their annual tournament
next Thursday night. When the six
weekly evenings OF the tournament
an over it will be fully decided
which organization is the better in
practically all the indoor sports in
which American men participate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

and the proceeds were given to the
Universalist Ladies' Aid Society.
The next meeting of the w. r. c.,
will be held Wednesday afternoon.
Jan. %, at the home of Mrs. j. H. Ha-
seltine, Nichols street. Every member
is requested to he present as the in
stallation of officers will take place at
this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
PUBLIC UTILITIES

The committee on Public Utilities
will give public hearing in its room
at the State House. in Augusta, on
THURSDAY, Jan. 20. 1895. at :
p. NJ. on the following:
II. p. No. 20. An Act to amend
Section / of Chapter 9 of the Private
and Special Laws of 1887, relating to
the Camden and Rockland Water Com
ELMER ]. BURNHAM, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Teconnet Chapter. Royal Arch Ma
sons. will hold special convocation
tomorrow evening at 7.3O o'clock.
Gerald A. Peabody. grand scribe of the
grand chapter Of Maine, will make an
official inspection and work will be
performed In the Mark Master Mason
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

The 33rd recital Of the Coburn
school OF music will be held in the
school auditorium next Wednesday.
On the following Wednesday the re-
cital Of the student teachers of the
normal piano department., under the
dt~ction of Harriet Simpson-Patter-
sc,. will take place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Report came to the police Saturday
afternoon that Daniel Colson. aged 10
years. had been missing from his home
at II Maple street since morning. The
police secured the city but the boy,
who has lived here but month, had
lost his bearings in the city and ulti-
mately~ found his way home unassist-
ed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Niagara is Transformed into Glorious
Cataract of Jewels

Niagara Falls. n. Y, Jan. 24-In
less than two minutes of unobstruct-
ed splendor. tOday's total eclipse Of
the sun at Niagara Falls gave to
science nearly two score photographs
transformed the cataract into a Nj
agara of jewels in magnificent ka-
liedoscopic display. and led engineers
to believe they have solved the secret
of artificial reproduction Of the phe-
nomenon's lighting effects
Just before the period of totally
had been reached, clouds suddenly
were opened to wreath Niagara's
stray in rainbows aid set eerie
lights cleaning through the dane
ing prismatic surfaces of mingled
ice and water.
Thousands of spectators witnessed
the spectacle from the state Reser-
vations," Queen Victoria Pank and
Niagara Falls streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

st. Omer Commandery will con-
anct funeral services of the late COL
M.Getchell on Tuesday. Jan. u.
Members are requested to meet at
ina Asylum at 1:3 P. NJ. Services at
IN house at 200 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

An alarm from box 81 was sounded
II about z o'clock Saturday night for
chimney fire in a house on Nash
ttreet. The FIRE was of minor proper
lions and (. single chemical was sufii-
rant IN mt II out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Mrs. Celia c. Berry

Mrs. Celia c. Berry died at the
home of her son, Sherman l.. Berry,
5 Appleton street, early Saturday
morning, aged So years and Ill
months. Mrs. Berry, in spite Of ner
advanced age. had been about and
was quite active until a few days
preceding her death.
She is survived by two sons, Sher-
man l.. and w. w. Berry, both of
Waterville; four grandsons. Ralph >,
Merle W., Harvey L.. and Leon b.
Berry: two half sisters, Mrs. Herbert
w. Pike of Lisbon Falls and Mrs.
Laforest Sherman of Waldobor;
besides several nieces and nephews.
During her married life she lived in
Vienna but son after the death Of
her husband she came to Waterville
where she lived until her Ceath. She
was a member of the Christian Ad-
vent church.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day morning and burial will be in
Vienna.
Mrs. Minnie Field, who has been
m rta- 20. NTrc JobD Wehher of Sill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

r,.re will be a stated conclave of
:, Inner Commandery. X. r.. We'd
ss.day evening at 7:45 o'clock. Be
.;dss the regular business OF the
msst,ng there will be a reception OF
,nnlican.s and ballot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Revelation" with a Bray Cartoon
and comedy. and Friday, Pola Negri
in THE Spanish Dancer" with { a
Pathe News and comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Karekin der Sahagian is seriously
IN in a hospital in Boston. MT
aharian went to Boston to Visit
friends during the Christmas holl-
aays and became i'll while there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Army Planes Get Fund Of Information
for Scienca

Mitchell Field. N. Y, Jan. 24.-(By
A. P)-One of the oldest scientists,
astronomers. collaborated with one of
the newest, aeronautics. today In add
ing to the sum total of the accumulat-
ed wisdom of the ages.
Uncle Sans arm- air service aban-
doned the pursuit of war lore TO work
with scientists lifting them two and
three miles above earth's crust that
they might better record data of the
total solar eclipse. Although 1t was
Yet too early tonight to forecast the
exact scientific value of the data gath
cred, those engaged in the work said
they We're assured the results ranked
with the best ever achieved in this
form of investigation. They believed,
they said. that scientific knowledge Of
almost incalculable value would be
the fruit of the days work.
David Todd venerable emeritus pro-
fessor of astronomy at Amherst. who
had general charge of operations at
the military post here, displayed an
almost boyiSh citation after he had
consulted all the observers and pilots
who participated in the experiments.
New York, Jan. 24.-As had been
predicted by vetor"n Sleuths, bandits
bold We're not up in time to operate
during the period of the eclipse this
morning.
"You can't be out picking pockets
and cracking safes all night and then
be up in time to do good stick-up
in the morning." the cops said.
New Britain. Conn. Jan. 24.-ThIs
city has an eclipse baby" Exactly at
the moment the moon was passing be-
tween the sun and the earth. daugh-
ter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ihomas
Basil of 81 Sheffield street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

There will be special communica-
ZION OF Waterville Lodge, No. SO, F.
and A. NJ, this evening. Work will be
done in the Entered Apprentice degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

,rheatre-The Henry Carleton
siIvs IN MY Rosy O'Grady," in
,hrse acts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Mrs. A. w. McLeary and son Car
roll leave this morning for Strong to
attend the funeral of Mrs. McLeary's
mother. Mrs. Mary A. Hunter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

j, Mitchell of Portland was a
M, in this city yesterday stopping
cap I've Elmwo God hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

n Wren Of New Haven. Conn.
!, bass passing few days in the city the
last Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

u6,,en of Bangor was a caller
W. citv sunday, visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Avres in the Paramount pic
Asr Tomorrow Love-" Reckless s
tuFe with r. Roy Barnes. Harry
Ro ir. and Wanda Hawley; Our Gang
Nefs .(.radle Robbers; latest
~athe News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

NJ and Mrs. c. +. Williams of
prtland were callers IN TINS cry
rssterday, stopping at the Eimwoou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

u. and Mrs. John Foster of CAM
den we're callers in this city Sester-
soc visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
rurATRE ATTRACTIONS
.,oxnAy AND TUESDAY

-. Theatre--raramount super
Hslp'.Nnrth of &c." starring Jack
spee'a'1 ois. Wilson. Ernest Terrence
ioll' IN Reery: Laughing at DAN
M ut 18th Richard Talwadge; Mack
rh >. comedy. "The Reel Nirginian."
senneu.a. Dan Turpin; International News
VA w orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

u.r,on Marshall of Belgrade has
entered the employment as chamoer-
I'D AZ the Elmwood hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

.,thur l.. Holmes, city clerk. Is
49,. ~ return 10 his work after hav-
s ~ hpen Ill at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

,...-.nd II. Clarke of Portland was
, Euest Of relatives IN ""'ef|'''e
r-;Sav and Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

e harrington of Portland was a
:. II this city Saturday on busi-
naes. tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

. shaw of Bangor was a caller
l. .,;s civ Yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Mrs. Minnie Field, who has been
caring for Mrs. John Weber of Sill
yer street, returned to her home Fri
day evening.