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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
ANCIENT BOOKS
UNEARTHED IN
HOUSEKEEPING

housekeeping at the city clerks
office is more of an interesting pas
time than an ardous task as was
proven Tuesday when books laden
with the dust of a century were I'M
earthed. Books of all descriptions,
and without exception in an excellent
state of preservation were found,
ranging from date from the first few
years of the 10Th century up until
the time of GARDENERS incorporation
as a city.
One of the most interesting docu-
ments was perfectly preserved pro-
olamation for "Day of Public
Humiliation and Prayer" to be held
on April IS, 1924, this was signed by
Albin X. Paris as Governor, and
Amos Nichols as secretary of the
State of Maine. OF a more local
character is a book. of valuation for
the year 1921, or twenty eight years
previous to the establishment of
Gardiner as city. Evidently this
was the book from which the as
SCISSORS worked, the headings were
grouped as houses, barns, shops,
stores and other buildings; lots, saw
and other mills; tons Of vessels,
horses, oxen, cows, other cattle;
swine, stock in trade, money or bonds
at interest; debts due. income, per
centum on real and personal estate.
Another book, dated 1923 is for the
record of stray beats, and division of
land. Sheep were marked, and con-
tanned in this book were the markings
SO that the animals could be claimed
if lost.
The fence viewers, who evidently
Were busy men in those days We're
James Capen and Charles Lawrence,
this being in the year 1918. At that
time there were two fence viewers,
and they also held the title of field
driver. Several printed documents en-
titled "Acts and Laws passed by the
General Commonwealth of MaSAachu-
sets are among the collection. and
in these the old style letter IS" is
used, making them somewhat diff
cult to read. There are vital stat
istics for many of the years. and
these should be of much value in
genealogical work, as the painstAk king
way in which the entries are made
is almost positive proof that the Of
flclal was conscientious one, and
therefore that his records would be
both accurate and complete.
Now that the books have been dis
covered from their hiding place of
years they will be indexed, and put
aw"V a"ain. as with the PASSING of
years they become almost invaluable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
POLICE TO FURTHER
GRILL MARSHALL IN
MURDER CONFESSION

Philadelphia, Jan. 26. - (AP) -
Convinced that David l.. Marshall,
Philadelphia chiropractor, confessed
slayer of Miss anna May Dietrich,
"a year old milliner, has. In effect.
told the truth, but believing that
he has not told the whole truth
yet" authorities tonight awaited a
favorable opportunity to submit him
to further grilling.
HE is trying to give himself the
better of it," one police official said,
limiting that the real motive for
strangling the girl to death and dis
membering her body has yet to be
ascertained.
Relatives of Miss Dietrich today
secuted that part of Marshalfs Sec
ond confession in which he claimed
the girl was Matchmaking him and
threatening to tell his wife of their
relations il he did not continue to
entertain her in the manner she de-
sired. This entertainment, he said.
consisted of taking her to cabarets
and roadhouses, and was beginning
to prove too costly.
1.-The blackmail excuse Is prepos-
ferrous" Mrs. Alexander l.. Schulz,
sister of Miss Dietrich, declared to-
day.
It was Mrs. Schulz, together with
her husband, who identified the body
of Miss Dietrich, after the torso and
legs were found in a field at Media,
a suburb. My sister never needed
money. She always had plenty. l
feel sure that she did not know Mar
shall was married"
Albert B. Dietrich, brother OF the
slain girl. said he believed that Mar
shall's act was prompted by Jeal-
ouSy.
Authorities also were little inclined
to believe the blackmail story, point
ing out that, according to Marshalis
own confession, he had given her
total of only $50. He said he gave
her $40 at one time. $40 on two other
occasions, $40 at a later date, ana
finally S..
"The amount is paltry. and the
story does not ring true" one detec-
tive said.
Tonight police were preparing for
Marshall's formal arraignment to-
morrow. when he will be charged
with first degree murder.
In his second confession. Marshall
told of meeting Miss Dietrich near his
office last Tuesday night and claimed
that he started to raise a row."
Il got her to go inside, where the
quarrel continued" he said. "She
would not listen to me. She tried to
blackmail me. She threatened me
with exposure. She told me she
would ruin me with my family.
Il was desperate. 1 stuffed two
handkerchiefs in her mouth. AS she
was losing consciousness. | strangled
her with my hands. Then I stabbed
her in the throat with a shoemaker's
knife"
He then described how he left the
body at his office that night. Return
ing the next day. he said, he used a
saw and knife to sever the les of
his victim and behead the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Statute Erected
In Honor of
West Gardiner Man

Gardiner and West Gardiner resi-
dents are interested in the article
which appears in the current num-
Der of the American Magazine re-
garding the life and work of John
r. Stevens, who was born in the
town of West Gardiner. Accom-
panying the article is a full page
picture of the statue of the engineer,
which has been erected in his honor
by the Great Northern Railway at
Maria's Pass in the Rocky Noun
tains. Mr.. Stevens discovered this
pass and built the Great Northern
across what had seemed to be an i'm
passa BILE barrier. He is pictured
standing beside the statue and local
friends declare the likeness to be an
excellent one. The interview with
this famous engineer is an extreme
~ interesting one and especially so
in view of the fact that there are
many in this vicinity who know Mr..
Stevens personally.
1t will be remembered that last
summer Mr.. Stevens was in Maine
and a reception was given at the
Grange hall in West Gardiner in his
honor, which was attended by hun
dreds of his former townspeople.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Offers Evidence
In REPUTATION Charges
Against WASHINGTON

Newark, N. j., Jan. 26.-(Ap)-Evi-
dence refuting the recent charge of Ru-
pert Hughes, novelist, that George
Washington was "a great card play
er, distiller of whiskey and a champion
cusser," was made public today by
Clarence H. Lobdell of this CITY in the
form of letter written by his great
grandfather, Park Holland, paymaster
in General Washingtons army.
The letter, bearing the date Febru-
airy 2S, 1882, was addressed to Major
Jonas Holland, nephew of the writer.
Speaking of Washington's dislike
of profane habits reminds me of a
scene at his own table,, where we 20
or more of the officers were invited to
dine with him. His habit was usually
to take single glass of wine after
dinner and retire.
we had finished our dinner and
Washington had taken his wine in his
hand when young officer from New
hampshire, who had long been in the
habit of using profane language for
got where he was and swore an oath.
Washington set down his untasted
Wine, arose and said: Gentlemen.
when I invited you here it was my in
tention to have invited gentlemen only.
l am sorry to add 1 have been mis-
TAKEN and left the room.
"a dead silence reigned for some
time and was broken by the officer
himself calling us all to witness that
the oath he had uttered should be his
last. adding he should rather have
been shot through the heart than de-
serve the reprcof from Washington.
Such was our love and reverance
for this great and good man that the
most profane left Off the habit, ana IL
was done away with among US before
the close OF the war;"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Assert B0bbed
Hair Is Passing Out

Boston, Jan. 26.-(AP)-Bobbed
hair is going out of style and the
monkey cut" is no longer in favor.
in the opinion of the members of the
Ladies' Hair Dressers' Association of
New England, Inc. who are in an
nual convention here. I'VE are ad-
vocating long hair in keeping with
the general trend of fashion. SAID
Miss Elizabeth Oils OF Worcester,
president of the association. 1.-The
so-called monkey cut has not helped
the bobbed hair vogue. OF course,
the bob will not be entirely discard
ed, but will be camouf1aged for many
occasions. Helen of Troy. Cleopatra
and the Egyptian women, the most
beautiful the world has ever seen,
used the beauty methods that are
in use today. We have simply i'm
proved their methods. They Wore
bobbed hair. changed to the monkey
cut and then returned to long hair.
The style cycle is apparently still
operative"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Destroyer Grabs
Ship in Attempt to
Slip by COastguard

New London, Jan. 26.--(AP)-The
British two masted schooner America
of Halifax, N. S., early today failed
in an attempt to dent the ring of
patrol boats which circle Rum Row,
and the vessel tonight was being
towed to New York by the destroyer
Cummings. Carrying a cargo of
liquor valued at 100000. the America
attempted to break through The
coastguard blockade and was cap
tured by patrol boat number 129 as
she was heading for the entrance of
Long Island Sound.
The destroyer Cummings was dis
patched to the aid OF the patrol boat
and the America was towed into the
lee Of Fishers Island. where she was
inspected by Lieutenant Commander
T. Fl. Young, commanding section
base four. She then was taken to
New York and win arrive there to-
morrow morning.
The master q the Amerjea sras
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS
The Coliseum

For Wednesday and Thursday,
Mgr. Boyle presents that thrilling
racing picture "Nildfire". This COM
edy with the late Lillian Russell as
the star, was one of the most sue
Miss Aileen Pringle in the role is all
tinctive part. She is ably assisted
by Edna Muphy, Holmes Herbert
Edmund Breese, Mary Trueman, and
Antrim Short. Any lover of horses
has a treat in store for them in this
soul story of the turf, the jockies
and 1.-The ponies" There's a comedy
feature that will keep one convulsed
with laughter; entitled Going East
and the regular weekly news reel.
with news from all over the world;
The Kinogram. The Carleton Play
ers ill be seen in one of the best
dramatic playlets ever written, 1.-The
Open Gate. It tells the story of a
woman who after parting with her
lover, never allows the gate to be
housekeeping it open for the man
she drove away. Thursday night
will be amateur night and good ar
ray of amateur talent is signed up
to make the contest interesting.
Mr. Carleton announces that be-
ginning next Monday, the Henry
Carleton Players will resume their
policy with Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of each week given to
dramatic stock and Thursday. Friday
and Saturday to pictures. Thursday
evening of each week will be ANA
teur night and Friday will be gift
night. Mr.. Carleton, in his endeavor
to please the public, was compelled
to caange his policy. his many
friends asking that the company be
re-organized and established in the
Coliseum. Subscribers will find their
favorite seats waiting for them as
they were before the company closed
some few weeks ago.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
farewell Party

Clayton Robinson left Tuesday for
Boston, where he has enrolled as a
student at Northeastern University.
Mr.. Robinson was pleasantly surprised
recently when IA 0f his fellow men,
bers in the Young Peoples Union of
the Free Baptist church walked the
several miles out to his home on the
outskirts of Randolph and rendered
him a farewell party. The proof that
his friends were willing to walk this
distance in the extremely cold weather
is excellent proof of the high regard in
which he is held. He was presented
with a gold pencil as token of re-
gard. During the evening, which prov
ed to be an extremely enjoyable one.
refreshments of hot chocolate, cake
and sandwiches were served. Mr.. Rob-
inson, who is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. A. Robinson, is a graduate of Gar
diner High in the class of 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Mrs. Hattie w. Livermore

Mrs. Hattie w. Livermore, a life
long resident of Gardiner. passed
away Monday at the home Of her
son, Edward Livermore in Pawtuck-
ct, X. l., aged 80 years. Mrs. Liver
more made her home on Dresden
Avenue in this city, until a few
months ago when she went to
khode Island to make her home with
her son. She was an active worker
IN the Womens Christian Temper
ance Union and was admired and
respected by all who knew her. The
remains will be brought to Gardi-
ner this morning and funeral SER
vices will be conducted in Christ
church at o'clock this afternooni
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

, This evening at 7.30 in City Fall A.
H. Macmillan of New York City will
lecture under the auspices of the In
ternational Bible students associa-
ton on 1.-The Jews Rebuilding Pales-
tine" He will bring out the signifi-
canoe of this movement to humanity
at the present time. Mr.. Macmillan
is well known to Hallowell people as
an eloquent speaker with a real mes
sage for these troubled times. 1t will
be worth while to drop ones ordin-
airy occupations and come and listen
to him. Everybody is invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Methodist Social

Tuesday evening at the Methodist
church the pupils of Maria Clark
Grammar school were given social
by the members of the Epworth
League. The grammar school orches-
ira played for the games. There was
an interesting contest that included a
number of history questions and
brought out we'll the pupils knowledge
of that subject. There were also con-
tests of other kinds and group and ac-
ton games. Refreshments were served.
The guests had a jolly time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Beautiful Pair of Dorothy NDodd
Shoes to Be Awarded at the Night
Showing Today and Tomorrow of
"A Kiss for Cinderella"

Through the courtesy of the E. E.
PomerleaH Shoe Co, exclusive Doro-
thy Dodd agency, the management of
the Opera House will award to the
lady holding the lucky ticket. beau
tiful pair of Dorothy Dodd shoes.
similar to the pair worn by Betty
Bronson in the feature picture. "A
Kiss for Cinderella" The window
display at this aggressive store has
already attracted considerable atten-
ton and it seems that every lady IS
going to avail themselves of the OPP
portunity to possess this most excel
lent gift. The regular prices will
prevail.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Hospital Aid Holds
Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Hos
pital Aid was held Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Charles
Swift, Brunswick avenue. officers
were elected as follows: Chairman,
Mrs. Charles Swift; assistant chair
man, Mrs. william G. Ellis; vice
chairman, Mrs. Charles Gray, Mrs.
A. Il. Libby; secretary, Miss Daisy
Warehouse; treasurer, Mrs. J. G.
Barstow; cutting committee, Mrs. E.
J. Morancey, Mrs. Fred E. McCaus-
land and Mrs. Charles johnson. AT
the close Of the meeting refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Mrs. Edna Lander, president of
the Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club, is chain man of the COM
mittee In charge of the whist party
which will be held at the club rooms
at 7.30 tonight. The first of these
affairs proved most enjoyable and
large attendance is anticipated for
tonight. Tickets may be procured
from the club members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The ladies' division of the Pitts
ton Farm Bureau held its January
meeting at the home of Mrs. William
Labaree. The subject of the meeting
was THE Cooking of Dried Fruits"
There were fifteen members present,
a picnic lunch was served at noon
and very pleasant day was pass
ed. The next meeting will be held
on February End at the home of
Mrs. Lewis Chapman. The subject of
the meeting will be 1.-The Making of
Hat Ornaments" A box lunch will be
served at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

unable to produce clearance papers
ana members of the crew refused 10
reveal the date OF the ships departure
from Halifax. Michael Cox, master
and Thomas Brown. John Meyer
Edgar Guinness and Joseph Brown
members Of the crew. are held pris,
oners aboard the destroyer and VIII
be turned over to the federal author
tiles in New York. The America mas
been a 1abitue of Rum Row Tor
many months, and coastguard oifi-
Gals here consider the capture as
one Of the utmost Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Gardiner High track man

Gardiner High track men are
entered in the big Legion track meet
to be held in Portland on February
10th and the members of the squad
were trying out on the M. c. r. r.
station platform after school Tues
day night under the direction Of
Coach Mckinley. Gardiner High has
good prospects for track this year.
there being several letter men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The business men will meet again
tonight at the high school gym. This
class in gym work is continually
growing and each night it is held finds
many new faces. The principal games
played are basketball. volleyball and
dodge ball, and all enter into the
games with the spirit of good-fellow-
shin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Arthur Sager. a well known young
man of this city and a senior at Bates
College, is a member of the popular
musical group which is known as the
Garnet Quartet. This quartet. in
which Mr.. Sager sings second tenor,
is planning to give a series of concerts
in surrounding towns and later in 9TH
er states. Mr.. Sager is a member bf
the Glee Club and band and plays the
trombone in the orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

If you enjoy the old time dances
and especially hearing them called
off by floor director as they should
be, be on hand for the big Shrine
Club dance tonight. The Shrine
Clubs own 'Mellie" will be the fea-
ture attraction and the affair will
be one of the most enjoyable of the
season, according to those in charge
The best of good music awaits you.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

AS the pumper rounded the cor
ner of Church and Water street on
its way to the call from DR.. Coles
office, it just missed the Packard
sedan of Hon. r. p. Hazard by
inches. Both drivers made quick
stops and thus prevented serious
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Miss Arlene Smith. Academy street,
entertained last evening a group of
the freshmen girls who were sewing
for Hockey Pokey Fair.
After an evening of industry. re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess and a social hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

were busy for few minutes hunt
ing for the blaze, for the office of
DIR. Fred M. Cole was filled with
smoke, but no blaze was visible. 1t
was found that someone had thrown
a bandage away with lighted Gig
arctic on top of this and this proved
to be the cause of the smoky room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Residents in the vicinity of
Brunswick avenue we treated to an
unusual sight Monday evening
about so when they saw meteor
fall from the sky, seeming to land
on the hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
Kenneth NeIse ThuIen

Kenneth Nelse Thulen, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Nelse Thulen, died at the
home of his parents, So Highholborn
street, Gardiner, Tuesday evening.
aged 8 years. The funeral will be
held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
and will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The regular meeting of the Gar
diner Rotary Club will be held at
, the johnson House this noon. A
special program has been arranged
and will be presented at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The Ladies' Aid of the Randolph
M. E. church will meet Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Meserve, Wind
sor street. Ladies are requested to
come prepared to sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Prin. o. w. Bigelow was unable to
return to his work at Maria Clark
Grammar school today. He is still suf-
fering from the effects Of the opera
ton on his Jaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The annual meeting of Bombahook
Club will be held Friday evening at
$50 at the Club roms. All those in
terested in the future of the club
should make it point to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The installation of the officers of
Gardiner Lodge, No. 8, I. o. o. F.,
which was postponed, will be held
Friday evening, Jan. 20, at Odd Eel
lows hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Frank p. Stultz, manager of the
Augusta Branch of the Augusta
Branch of the A. and P. Co. has
moved his family from Highholborn
street to Capitol street in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Mrs. Ernest Ross and Mrs. Lloyd
Koonz were guests of Mrs. Fe.Cinand
Coburn at Granite Hill short time
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The Women's Union of he Baptist
church will hold a quilting bee in the
Chapel this Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock. A large attendance is de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The regular meeting of Gardiner
Lodge, No. 8, I. o. o. F., will be
held Thursday evening of this week
with work in the third degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Queen Esther Chapter. No. TO- o. Z.
S., celebrated past Matrons' night last
evening. Past matrons were in the
chairs and did the work. Refreshments
followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Miss Louise Mccormick of North
Whitefield was calling on friends in
the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Maurice King was operated upon
Tuesday for appendicitis at the Ma
tional Soldiers Home hospital and
late reports were that he was rest
ing comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Mrs. c. Fl. Munsey of Randolph was
visiting friends in Portland Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

One more to the total number of
sub zero mornings was added Tues
day when the mercury lowered in
the vicinity of eight below, varying
from five to twelve below the zero
mark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Miss Catherine Hodgdon. a student
at Pennington Normal school. is at
her home on Elm street on account
of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27
LOCAL NOTICE

Public whist party at FarmingdaIe
Town hall Thursday Eve. Jan. 2Sth.
Admission Csc. Refreshments free.
Prizes awarded. jan26d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

The date of the fiddlers' contest to
be held at the Johnson Opera House
has been announced as Wednesday,
Eehruarv &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

7 The regular meeting of Wymar-
Horsett Temple, Pythian Sisters will
be held Thursday evening. All off,
GERS are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-27

Z Mr.. and Mrs. Lorimer J. Trafton
are receiving congratulations on the
arrival Of son, Fred Prescott, born
lat the Gardiner General Hospital.