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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Irish Coins To Be
Minted After 100 Yrs,

Dublin, April 2O-tP)-Ireland is to
mint her own coins for the first time
in hundred years. The law assimi-
lating Ireland's currency with that Of
England was passed in 1925, but the
Free State parliament recently de-
cided to establish a token silver
nickle and copper coinage for amounts
up TO forty shillings (about 10 dol
lars) Eminent artists have been
asked to assist the government in the
designs of the new coins.
The first Irish coins were struck BY
the Danish Kings of Dublin in the
tenth or eleventh century, and in
medieval times there were minis in
Dublin, Waterford, Trim and Drog-
heda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Many Attend d.
Meeting Highland
Avenue Mothers Club

There was a large attendance of
parents and friends at the meeting Of
the Mothers club of Highland avenue
school Tuesday evening. At the BUSH
ness meeting 1t was voted to have
the Spring ST. school unite with the
organization. After that business part
was over Mrs. Edith Drawn, chair
man of the entertainment committee
presented the following program,
song, With Scythe and Sickle, Fifth
Grade Pulls; dance. Pop, Goes the
Weasel, Miss Patricia Riley. Master
Francis Lessard: song, Birds Re-
turn, Fifth Grade Pupils: Spanish
Waltz, Miss Mona Fowles, Miss Doris
Tibbetts; dance, Narcissus, Miss
Blanche Chartrand: song and dance,
Baby Boat, by girls from the fourth
grade; Dutch dance, girls from the
Sixth Grade.
Mr.. Carter, superintendent Of
Schools then spoke to those present
about Mothers clubs and how to
train the children in the school and
home to make them better men and
women in the future. This talk was
interesting and listened to with pleas
ure by all present. Refreshments of
sandwiches and punch was then serv-
ed and a social time enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
To Keep Discipline
In Marine Command
Stand Gen. Butler

New York, April 21-(P)-Criticism
that he violated the code of social
ethics in prosecuting Colonel Alex
ander S. Williams for drunkenness
is answered by Brig Gen. Smedley
d. Butler in a dispatch from San
Diego, Cal, to the New York World
today.
Impartial discipline in this COM
mand. says General Butler will
be maintained despite all blufiing by
well organized prepagandists to the
contrary.
This is issued. not as a defense or
explanation, but to present an angle
on this case that has not been APP
parent in all the mass of inspired
publications circulated with a view
to intimidation.
The general says that because I
dared to perform my simple duty
mud has been thrown in a
futile effort to steer the public mind
away from the real issue
The real issue" says the state
ment. lis simply this: Shall the
armed services of the Government be
required to obey the acts of Con-
gress? This question should be OF in
terest to the whole nation as the
time might come when. upon the
obedient loyalty of these services
may depend the preservation of our
institutions. Discipline is nothing
more nor less than respect for law.
Without discipline the services would
be worse than useless, would be
menace.
Therefore, if soldiers. sailors or
marines are allowed to break any
law and get away with it, the break
down of discipline then starts and
other violations come easily"
Conviction of Colonel Williams for
drunkenness was indicted when the
courtnartial hearing of his case was
adjourned in San Diego Yesterday
without notice of his acquittal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Death Of Lawyer
Who Aided Young
Coolidge in Law Office

Northampton. April Zl.--lR)--John
Chester Hammond. an oldtime New
England lawyer in whose office 30
years ago Calvin Coolidge began the
study of law, died today. His death,
which occurred at his home, was
unexpected for he had been in fair
health. Physicians said death was
caused by heart disease. Eighty
four years old, he was dean of the
Hampshire County bar.
After the elevation of Calvin
Coolidge to big public office as gov
ernor of Massachusetts and later as
vice president and president of the
United States. Mr.. Hammond told of
the coming of Coolidge as a young
man to the office of Hammond and
Field. The other partner. Judge
Henry p. Field of the Probate Court
here is still living.
1t was in 1895, after his gradua-
ton from Amherst. that Coolidge
appeared at the law office with an
Amherst friend, Mr.. Hammond re-
lated. The friend did most Of the
talking, in fact, Mr.. Hammond could
recall that Coolidge said only two
words. Good morning" After the
older men had discussed the matter
they decided that Coolidge might
study law with them.
Hammond, who was always call
ed Judge" by his friends, although
he never sat on the bench, describ-
ed the Coolidge of that time as IAN
odd stick and hard to understand"
II had never seen just such a
man." he said, especially a young
man. l couldn't understand how a
man could be SO quiet and seem
to care for nothing outside of his
work"
A few weeks after Coolidge came
to the office Judge Field found a
newspaper clipping announcing that
Calvin Coolidge had won the $50
gold medal awarded by the Sons of
the American Revolution for the
best essay on the principles of the
Revolution. Mr.. Hammond and
Judge Field questioned the young
student. who admitted that he was
the prize winner, and that the award
had been made about six weeks be-
fore.
Judge Field.
OiuIi hIlOW you u Ue interested;
explained Coolidge.
A month later he asked the law
yers to put the medal in their safe
deposit vault and then in year or
SO he asked for it again. giving no
explanation of what he intended to
do with it.
Coolidge remained with the firm
about 20 months. studying law until
he was admitted to the bar. Later,
as Governor of Massachusetts, Cool
idge lived not far from Mr.. Ham
mond.
Mr.. Hammond held an honorary
degree of doctor of laws from Am
herst COLLEGE. He was a graduate
of Amherst in the class of 1885.
After three years of study in law
office he was admitted to the bar.
He practiced his profession here
ever since.
In 1913 he was elected president of
the Massachusetts Bar Association.
He was district attorney for Hamp-
shire County for six years. begin
ming in 1897. He held various other
public and semi-public Offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
ADJUSTMENTS
The TrumbuIl Players in "The SPEND
thrift" at the Coliseum Next Mon ay

The Trumbull Players in THE SPEND
thrift" at the Coliseum Next Mon ay
The much heralded "Spendthrift."
a drama of laughs. shudders and
amazement, is the bill to be present.
ed by the Trumbulls next Monday
and Tuesday. It's a smashing piece
that will please Gardiner people, a
top-liner intact, with Larry Trum-
bull himself standing out like a tifer's
eye. Mr.. Trumbull proved his worth
in 1.-THE Bad Man." and lin this en-
thusing production of lavish preten-
lions, this tense and stirring drama
that enthralls, he should make the
best catch of the season.
The Trumbulls stop at nothing to
produce for the Coliseum patrons,
the best plays that money can pur-
chase-plays that smack of Broadway
and Boston runs. and when the pau
city of these is considered, and that
they are produced here for the first
time in stock. not at elongated prices,
but instead at fifty and thirty-five
Gems. it insures for this truly clever
capable company long run in Gardi-
ner.
Regards box-office receipts-"The
Spendthrift' was one of the very few
that broke last seasons record in the
big houses. and now this drama of
life, with its changing settings and
terrific climax, is shown at fifty al d
thirty-flve cents. This is not at the
present time two dollar show-nev-
er been claimed as such. but 1t car
ries flavor of high prices and sells
for the popular rates. Orchestra
seats, all reserved. SO cents. Balcony,
35c. Phone 100, office open at the
noon hour Monday. Leave sand
ing order for seats at the box-office.
Curtain always at sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Odd Fellows To
Unite in Observance of
Anniversary of Order

The four local branches OF the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
are to unite in the observance of the
anniversary of the Order this COM
ing Sunday, April 25. All members
are to gather at l. o. o. f. Hall at
2.30 Sunday afternoon and proceed
in a body to the Universalist church
where the services are to be con-
Quoted by the Rev Langdon Quinn
by, who is a member of Gardiner
Lodge. Cantons from Augusta. Lew
iston and Brunswick have been in
vited to assist in escort duty. 1t is
hoped that all Rebekahs and odd
Fellows will turn out for this occas-
ion!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Wall Street Briefs

New York, April 21.--(P)---All of
the six per cent notes and the class
"A stock of the Commercial Sol
vents Corporation have been called
Tor redemption at 104 and accrued
interest and at $50 share respee-
lively, both of which are converti-
pie into class "B" stock on or be-
fore May II. The preferred stock
also has been called at 105 and ac-
crued dividends, but this issue is not
convertible. The notes have been
called Tor payment June l, the pre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Celebration. It il hoped that the
townspeople will make an effort to
attend this meeting.
Members of Arthur Lovejoy Re-
bekah Lodge who desire a way to
attend the anniversary services f&o
be held at East Winthrop Sunday
or those having room for others in
their car are asked to notify Mrs.
Edith Mitchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our many
friends and neighhors for their kindly
aid and sympathy during our late be-
reavement, also for the many beauti-
full floral tributes.
RAY PALMER JEWETT.
MIR. AND MRS. GEO. RODERICK,
MRS. LENA MILLETT AND FAM
lily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
GARDINER HIGH NOTES

J. j. McDermott. manager of the
johnson Opera House addressed the
students at the Wednesday morning
assembly period on Pictures Civ
ing them some interesting statistics
regarding the cost of production, the
value of motion pictures. especially
when shown in foreign countries.
and a general outline of the indus
try. His talk although brief con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Skowhegan and other up river points
on Sunday mornings will have to be
reached by the s.37 a. m. train ae-
cording to the new train schedule on
the M. c. r. r. This is half an hour
earlier than previously from this city,
but it means that those Of US who stay
at home will get the Sunday papers so
much sooner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The fire department answered two
calls Wednesday one of them being
for the first grass fire of the season
This was in the rear of the home of
Forrest Perkins on Highholborn
street but was easily extinguished
The other call was about noon for a
chimney fire in the McKinsley block
on Upper Water street, in the apart
ment over the D. F. Jewell Grocery
store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The local American Legion Post has
received posters advertising the
American Legion trip to France which
is attracting nation wide interest
Several members Of this Post are very
much interested in the project and
will try to make the trip across the
sea for the second time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

All members Of the Modern Wood
men Of America are requested to be
present at the regular meeting this
Thursday evening at Moose hall as
there Is business Of Importance, also
Neighbor Verrll, who has recently re-
turned from Woodmen. Colo, will give
talk on the NJ. W. of A. Sanatorium,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Mrs. Mary Douglas Ladd

Mrs. Mary Douglas Ladd. wife of
Edwin P. Ladd passed away at the
Gardiner General hospital Wednes-
day evening. She was born in West
Gardiner, December S, 1857, the
daughter of Benjamin and Jane Mer-
rill Douglas. The funeral services
will be held at the late home on
Spring street, Sunday afternoon at 2
o'c1oe1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The Chums will meet at Miss Ar
leen Dale's home Thursday evening
at 7.30 instead of with Miss Cert
rude Craig as was planned. All
members are requested to come and
bring their money for the pins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Ladies who require out
size dresses need not
worry about being fit
ted with our silk crepes
sizes 4412 to 5212 -
Fifth Avenue styles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

tained valuable information and was
heartily applauded.
Glass captains OF track were elect
ed as fellows Wednesday: Senior,
Albert Henderson: Junior, George
Blaisdell; Sophomore, Charles Ske-
han; Freshman, wesley Anderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The Gardiner Rotaries met for
their weekly banquet at the john
son House Wednesday noon. In the
absence of President Fred n. Bos
ton, the meeting was conducted by
the secretary, II. A. Msrston, who
called upon several of the members
for a. report of the Eighth District
Conference held at Manchester. n.
H. Among those who spoke were r.
r. Iittlefield. George Smith and Dave
Kelley. The Gardiner Club has a
membership of So, and a representa-
ton of IS at the conference, giving
them the highest ,ercentage of any
club in the district except the home
club. Jack" e. r. Robinson was adj
mitted to membership in the club.
Visiting Rotarians were Harry Ivers
of Sarasota, Florida Club and John
Wadleigh Of the Augusta Rotary
Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The regular meeting Of Gardiner
Lodge, No. 9, I. O. o. F.. will be held
this evening at the usual time. No
degree work 10 planned but there is
considerable business to come before
the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

IAN A Mistake" will be presented
at the Gardiner Country Club on
Saturday evening, April "a under the
auspices Of the Epworth League of
the Randolph NJ. E. Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The Baby Clinic will be held at
1.S0 Thursday afternoon at the
Health Center Room 8. DIR. Cobb is
in charge, assisted by Miss Hazel
Robinson, r. NJ and Mrs. r. E.
Bates, r. N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

With the advent Of warmer weather
the r. S. Smith & Co. offer spring val
ues in their ad in today's paper Hos
Jerry, bags, gloves and other acces-
series are included-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

c. r. Cook, manager of the Gardi-
ner office of the United Shoe Machin-
cry Corporation is confined to his
home on Lincoln avenue by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Miss Winnifred Reilly. a teacher
OF the public schools of Boston is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John E. Cunningham. River avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
kENNEBEC TOWNS
THAT VOTE AID
Me-. development

Hon. c. 8. Hichborn, member of the
executive committee of the Maine
Development Association and chair
man for Kennebec county, makes the
following report Of appropriations. by
the various cities and towns for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

ferred for retirement on July -
the class "a will be convsrtssal
July / share for share of cIass apss
Ii.
Savings in interest on the .notss
and dividends on the preferred and
class "A VIII amount to about S4U1-
900 annually, making entire net
earnings available for division on The
IlO,OOO shares of class "B" which
VIII be the only outstanding securisx
AFTER July J.. The regular quarteriy
dividend OF 81 was declared ON ths
class A shares. Initial dividends
on class "B" will be paid not later
than October j.
Stockholders or the Borden Com.
pany today authorized a decrease IN
capitalization from $42, 10000. con-
sisting of 10000 shares OF 800 mar
value preferred and 100000 shares
Of $50 par common, to So, 600 OtEI
comprising 100000 shares OF bar
value common stock. The change
automatically cancels the 75Wm
shares of preferred redeemed ANA
retired last December. After au-
thorizing the decrease in capital
stock the company's capitalization
then was increased to $50. 900. DtD
consisting of 100000 shares OF al,
par value, all of one class.
Matthew c. Brush, president ~
the International Corporation, and
John A. Carver have been elected di.
rectors of the Remington Arms
Company.
The First financial statement is
sued by the Great Atlantic and Pa
cific Tea Company of America and
subsidiaries for the year ended Feb
ruary u, 1925, shows net profit OF
S11914,261 after depreciation ana
federal taxes. This is equal after
allowing for preferred dividends, to
$J.2S share on the common.
Stockholders of Standard Gas and
Electric have approved an increase
in authorized common stock from
100000 to J,0O0,00U shares. Recent
acquisition of Standard Power and
Light. which it had controlled Joint
ly with Ladenburg. Thalmann and
Company, also was approved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The Ladies' Aid Of the Highland
Avenue M. e. church will meet Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. w. Q. Cobb
ana Mrs. @. A. Cobb at the former
home, II Brunswick Avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
HALL0WELL

Additional Halowell news and ads
will be found on Page Five of this
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
HOSIERY

Ladies' fine chiffon silk
hose, beige, blonde, at
mosphere, FIR e n C h
nude, Oriental Pearl,
Moonlight S1.0O pr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Miss Ruth Thomas Of Camden is
the guest Of Miss Frances Manson,
Highland Avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Mrs. Annie Taylor of Lisbon.
former resident of Gardiner was
calling on friends here Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

aker's canoe, which police said john
son admitted placing there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Mrs. Lyman Belts has accepted q
position as clerk in the F. w. WOOL
worth store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Charles Morrell Of Maiden. Mass,
is in the city. called here by the
death of his father, George o. Nor
rell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Miss Dorothy Perkins Is absent
from her duties at the five and 10
cent store on account of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Miss Phyllis Brooks of Randolph IL I
employed in the five and ten cent
'Etore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

H. A. Grey of Monmouth was a
business caller in the city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

A. B. Goliath was out Wednesday
after having been confined to bis home
on Mount Vernon street by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Ware OF
Whitefield were business callers in
the city on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Tyler of
Farmingdale are receiving congra-
tulations on the arrival of son who
has been named Franklin Penney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
NEWS BRIEFS

Bath. y. Y, April 1.-(Pl-Seareh
was instituted tonight for Frank Bal
com of this village. who left the
United Veterans Hospital at Rutland
VT, April 8, to join his wife here. NO
word has been received from MIN
since he left Rutland.
Honolulu. April 21--(P)-Robelt
McWayne. owner of the ranch threat
ened by the latest eruption from
Mauna Loa, said the flow Of lava hau
already destroyed the ranch stanies
and would undoubtedly destroy the
house. The flow was only three quar-
ters OF a mile from the McWayne
house. flowing through the rich
ranchins country of the Kona as
trict.
Fairbanks. Alaska, April LIT
No word had been received iate
today from Captain George H. VII
kins and Pilot Ben Eielson VINO
hoped off for Point Barrow, the
Detroit Arctic expeditions advance
base. last Thursday with cargo OF
freight according to the North AM
erican Newspaper Alliance as
matches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The Good Comrades Club will meet
at the Parish House Thursday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Fred n. Williams

Word was received here yesterday
Of the, death of Fred Fl. Williams
who passed away Wednesday noon
at thev Massachusetts General hos
pital following a surgical operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

There will be rehearsal for
Grange Ladies Night at the Grange
hall Saturday afternoon. Ladies
please notice change of date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

John Archambeau OF Lewiston was
business visitor in the city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The regular meeting of Wymar-
dorsett Temple. Pythian Sisters will
be held on Thursday evening. Re-
freshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Elton Keene and Charles Meader
were business visitors at Waterville
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Mrs. Irene Baker is in New York
City, where she is taking special
course in hairdressing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

A new face will be seen with the
Trumbulls next Monday in "The
Spendthrift" adding brilfiancv to
this prentious production.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

This is an increase over last year of
$425.
TOWNS NOT APPROPRIATING: :
Chelsea. China, Litchfield. Pittston,
Winslow, Clinton, Sidney. Benton,
vassalboro, Vienna, Windsor. Fayette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Harry MaaKeagh has returned to
the city after few days passed in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

There will be meeting at the
Gospel Mission. 1853 Water street, at
T.30 this evening. There will be
special singing and music. Speakers
from out of town are expected to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Warm Wave
Starts East

81 deg. in Huron, S. D.,
coolest April 10th in
Boston for 20 years
with the warm wave
headed this way-Why
worry.