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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
State HALFWAY Bridue CONSTRUCTION

Sealed proposals addressed to the
State Highway Commission, Augusta,
Maine, for building the following rein
forced concrete. bridges:
The Lower Belfast Bridge over the
Passagasawakeag River in the City of
Belfast, Waldo County. Maine.
The Cathance Bridge in tie Town Of
Topsham, Sagadahoc County. Maine.
The Mainstream Bridge in the Town
of Harmony, Somerset County. Maine
The bridge over the Outlet of China
Lake. in the Town of Nassalboro. Ken
nebec County. Maine.
Each endorsed with the name of the
bridge, will be received by the Commits
sion at its office in the state House, Al
gusta, Maine. until 1915 A. NJ. Standard
Time. Wednesday. May &c, 1920. and at
that time and place publicly opened and
read.
Each proposal must be made upon a
blank form provided by the, Commits.
sion for copy of which one dollar will
be required. and must be accompanied
by a certified check for 1919 of the
amount bid, payable to the Treasurer
of State of Maine. The certified check
will be returned to all bidders unless
retained under the conditions stipulated
A surety company bond satisfactory
to the Commission. of one-half of the
amount of the contract, will be required
Plans may be examined and copy of
specifications and contract may be OBJ
tanned at the office of the Commission,
Augusta, Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all proposals.
WILLIAM M. AVER. Chairman.
PHILIP J. DEERING
FRANK A. PEABODY,
State Highway Commission.
PAUL d. SARGENT.
Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta, Me, May s. 1870.
mays.mon-wed-sat9t
WHEREAS Ida Goldberg of Augusta
IN, ha County of Kennpbec and State of
Maine, by her mortgage deed dated the
first day of July, 1915, and recorded in
the Registry of Deeds, Book So, Page
ISL, conveyed to the Titcomb Real Es-
tate Association. a corporation duly or
ganized by law and having its principal
place Of business at said Augusta, a Ger
tain lot and parcel of land with build
ings thereon situate on the South side
the premises numbered twelve. and be-
ing the same premises described in q
warranty deed from +. Wallace Dip
lock to ida Goldberg. dated July /, 1915.
H4, Page $40, wherein the properly IS
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at stone monument in the
south line of Scott street at the Nor,i, q.
east corner of the premises herein con-
veyed; thence running westerly along
the South side of Scott Street 80 feet
thence running Southerly in a line par
allel with the west line of land of Fred
conveyed on the East to land supposed
to be owned by Fl. j. Cross: thence run
ming Easterly in the North line Of land
of said Cross % feet to land Of said
Miller: thence running Northerly to the
stone monument begun at.
AND WHEREAS the condition Of said
mortgage has been broken:
NOW THEREFORE,, by reason of tao
breach OF the condition thereof the sa,d
Tltcomb Zeal Estate Association doss
claim foreclosure of said mortgage.
TITCOMB REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATION.
may1e, wed,3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
nay1-5-S-12-15-I9-22-26.
STATE: HOUSE
Meeting Of Governor Council A. Standard
Wednesday, May 26 ~

The Governor and Executive
dard time, this Tuesday morning
for their monthly session. 1t is ex-
ness will require consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26

his way to kingfield. M. Head
also a prominent worker in Y, NJ !
\. activities.
Mr.. Luce of Pennington was
business caller in town on trl'a!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26

terest patrolmen have shown in their
work in the past and trust that TINS
interest will continue"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26

There is not vacant house 10 bf''
ton, \. Y. now, but a number Ok "'
are being converted into dWe.N
houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11

tail as made by Chief of Police Daniel J. Killourey to the common council Drunkenness 1, assault 3, breach of the peace 5; violation Of auto law 3; viola tion of city ordinance 1 i; breaking and entering 1, danger of falling into hab- it's of vice 1, gambling 5, keeping gamb- ling house l, peddling without license 2. These cases were disposed of as follows Committed to jail 2, released by captain l, nolled 1 paid fines costs 12, discharg- ed ?, turned over to other officers ?, ex- ecution of judgment suspended and inu charge of probation officer ?. nolled by payment of costs 1, appealed 1; cost paid, fine remitted 2, tramps lodged [, value of stolen property recovered s14 complaints 167, lost children found [, re- turned 2.
 Members of the campaign committee for the local Salvation Army I've met at the quarters on Church street Mon day evening and made plans for drive. Officially the drive opened Monday but no returns are noted as yet.
 The May meeting of the WiIIimantic Welfare Bureau was held Monday at their ball on Valley street Routine business was transacted.
 "Jim" Friery, we'll known in police circles, was arrested Monday afternoon following complaints about his being in toxicated Friery was under the inf1u. ence of ''jakey" and was busy faggine trains and disturbing church services when his arrest was made by Chief Kill lourey. He was taken to the police sta tion about 4 p. m and by 2 o'clock was in so bad shape that medical aid wa, | sought to relieve his sufferings
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11

partment said Monday that an order will be issued this week prohibiting motor buses from parking on the Front street side of the Bugbee and Wulf store. The reason for issuing this order is to prevent congestion at a point where the traffic is always quite heavy. particularly so during the months just ahead.
 Deputy Sheriff George F. Holbrook re- maine critically ill at his home on South Main street little change in his condi- tion being noted for weeks.
 Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Libby will go to their summer home at Squirrel island, Me. possibly about the first of June, if the weather at that time is suitable.
 The police department has prepared tags on which is printed a list of Put nams traffic rules. These tags will be attached to the cars of persons who have violated some city traffic rule or state motor vehicle law. There is space on the tag in which to write an order for a person to appear in court. These tags are for use when an owner of a car left standing in the streets cannot be located. Mrs. Mary F. Morrisson. 52 wife Of August Morrison. is de&. at their home ] in the town of Thompson. where Mrs | Morrison was well and fsvorably known. For great many years Mrs ] Morrison, who was a native of Ireland
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
COLCHESTER

Rev. Irving Burnap of Hartford preach ed at the morning service in the Congre- gational church Sunday.
 Earle Porter who. has been i'll at his home on Pleasant street for few days, returned to his work in New Haven Sun day evening.
 MT and Mrs. Daniel W. Williams and son of Wallngford were guests of Mir Williams parents at The Homestead over Sunday.
 William E. and George. B. A. Baker of New Britain were guests of their parents on Hayward avenue over Sunday
 Patrick Connors of Hartford spent Sunday at his home on Brodaway.
 Charles Oderman of Westchester was in town Sunday.
 The local post of the American Legion has been invited to turn out on Memorial day to assist the G. A. R. in decorating. It is expected that all the members will turn out that day in full uniform and as sist. One of their comrades sleeps in the local cemetery and they will doubtless follow in the footsteps of the Boys in Blue of 61 in keeping green the graves of the sacred dead.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Chairman motored to North Westchester Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs. Nathan Leverant. who have been spending the winter in New York. returned to their home on Lebanon avenue Sunday.
 Harold Bailey returned to New Britain Sunday evening after few days visit a his home on South Main street. l. krause, fireman on the branch rail l road has gone to East Hartford, wher. | he expects to, take another run. Myron R. Abell and Philip Rudder were in Norwich Monday. A dance was given in Grange hall Sat ! urday evening by the Big Six club Ly | mans orchestra furnished music ana Prof. Mcdonald prompted.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11

Moreau admitted visiting at the tele- graph station, but denied that he is gull ty of the charge against him. Moreau has been employed with railroad tie crew that has been working in that sec tion of the town of Pomfret.
 class of r candidates will receive the initiatory degree this (Tuesday) evening at the lodge rooms of Israel Putnam lodge of Odd Fellows. There is particular interest attached to this de- gree because the work will be conduct ed by past masters of the lodge. The new class boosts the membership of Is- rael Putnam lodge to BIO, attaining the aim of the organization to put the mem bership at 800 or beyond before the end of the spring season.
 George Baker, who died at his home in Wauregan Sunday night, was for years a member of Putnam lodge of Elks of this city. where he was very well known and popular.
 Employees of the firm of Linberg and Street completed Monday the work of running the new cement roadway along the north side of Grove street down to the junction of that street and South Main street at noon. The force is now at work laying cement at a part;a-.arly i broad place ill Grove street, where Ring street makes off, near the soldiers mon. l ument.
 Captain J. II. Bulger of the police de
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
Breed Theatra.
rtara

Rachel Crothers' celebrated Stage play. Old Lady 31. AS adapted to the screen by Metro with Emma Dunn as the star will be the feature attraction at the Breed theatre today. This Me tro production vas made upon a most elaborate scale Emma Dunn created the leading role of Angie in the New York stage production Of the play by Lee Kugel and was specially engaged for stardom on the screen ia the same char acter. In a story of quaintness and in- finite charm Angie and Abe. her Mes partner for fifty years, are reduced 10 poverty. Abe Is planning 10 go 10 the poor farm while Angie. with the few dollars they have saved from the wreck of their lives, is headed for the old xo- mems home The thought Of parting Is anguish to the lifelong luvers At the doorstep of the old woman's home. An gie falters. The inmates take pity on
 the couple. and although 1t is against i the rules, admit Abe as old lady 3l"- he being the only male fin the house.
 But he Is happy 10 be near Angie and | everything goes wei until Inc thirty spinsters and "widder women" in tlis
 institution get their lander up when | Abe is too attentive 10 one Of them The ensuing incidents arc of the sort that bring many smiles Anl an occasional
 tear Old Lady 3I scored one of the | greatest triumphs of any American | drama in recent years. The Pathe
 News and a two-psrt Century comedy
 make up the remainder of the bu for | today.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
PUTNAM
(continued from Paa. six)

for sick and wounded soldiers, homes for the aged and many other such nene- yolent and charitable works, for which it has become world-famous.
 A sentence to the state school for boys was imposed oin the city court Monday morning upon Freeman Jones, 15, founl guilty of the charge of breaking and er- terins the home of Mrs. Walter Cnand- Ter, on Wilkinson street, Friday last Young Jones was arrested in Worcester and brought back here for hearing.
 After severely featuring the law, Judge Geisler suspended execution of the sen tence and placed him in charge of his mother as probation officer for a period of six months.
 Jones came here some time ago from Worcester and secured a place with the night force at a Putnam mill It was stated Monday that he worked three nights Friday afternoon he went to the Wilkinson street home of Mrs Chandler, who is said to be his relative to ask for money. He found no one at home, so forced a door, made his way into the house and searched until he found SIP which he took and made his way to- Worcester.
 Captain Bulger learned from the wor-
 
 bad record. His arrest for the local break was the fourth m which he has figured. Three times he has been arrest ed in Worcester for stealing and twice has been committed to the Lyman school for boys, but had been released on probation
 The police here had . report Monday of visitation of young crooks to the Pomfret school, fhere a suit of clothing belonging to one of the students, a gold 1 watch and chain and a gold knife were among articles stolen.
 Frank Moreau, who claims NorthHeId 1 Vt, al his home, was being held at the 1 police station here Monday for Pc-ufret | officials. Moreau was taken into custody 1 in that town, charged with q serious of | fense, filed against him by Q young wo- man who is night telegraph operator l at the lonely Abingdon railroad station.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
Davis Theatre.

Crowded houses at both performances yesterday witnesses one of the best vau- deville and picture bills of the season at the Davis.
 Heading the five vaudeville acts is Rose Wise & Co. presenting a novel va riety act in which they feature Toney the Australian midget. Tine second act Is Muller and Lyle, team Of colored comedians who have a novel blackface skit entitled "FortyBeiow." The third act is Earl and Mullen in a miniature production entitled "A Little of This and \ Little of That" This is a big dane
 ing novelty with special scenery and electrical effects The fourth act is Charles Edinbury. Charles is an equili- brist. just 10 do things differently. ho does a little singing as well This is ! done while he stands on his head. The i fifth act is Altman and Nevins in a i comedy offering. All five acts arc reg I ulsrs and they provide good variety cnterta inment The feature picture ]; | Lew Cody in "The Beloved Chester." a
 six part Robertson Cole special produc- ton. Paramount Screen Magazine cvTn- plctcs the programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
PRAISE FOR AND DIsAPPRovAL
 OF ATTORNEY GENERAL PALMEB

Washington, May l0.-Attorney Gen eral Palmer was attacked and. defended in the house today during consideration of the sundry civil bill carrying an ap- propriation of two million dollars for the department of justice.
 Representative MacCrate republican, New York, declared that no radical lead CT in this general had done more to un- settle the nerves of the American peo- ple than the attorney general
 He has not convicted any prohteers," the New York member charged, 'fbut he has been telling people how to cook chuck roast and make it taste like sir loin steak. If the department of jus tice is to be converted into a depart ment of household economies it should be put in charge of one of the millions of American women now trying 10 change pas pants in son's pants. while the attorney general Is attempting to make presidential garments out Of the official clothes he is wearing" Representative McKeown, democrat Oklahoma, declared when the Reds had attempted to kill Mir. Palmer 1t was not right for congress to Hay down on him. "
 "A little more help and a little less criticism would enable the attorney gen eraI to reduce the high cost of living he added.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
AT THE STRAND.

The Strand has a wonderful program for Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. The Strand is featuring Just Suppose variety with six children in a full stage novelty variety act of a different sort. Noble and Brooks are seen In a com- edy sketch entitled. Fun al the Box or fee. Brenner and Morley are seen in a comedy. singing and talking act
 One of the many dramatic incidents in Even as Eve. the First National picture taken from Robert W. Chambers stsryT. The Shining Band. is that Of battle Of a man on foot with a man on horseback. The feature will be shown al the Strand the feature on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
 o'Hara. a recluse. meets clubman. Sproul, in the fastnesses of the Adiron- dacks. O'HarS at once recognizes in the clubman an old enemy. who years ago had wrecked his home and dis graced his wife.
 With gun in hand he makes for Sproul. and then deciding that he will kill him with his bare hands. he throws down the gun and attempts 10 drag ! Sproul from the saddle. The two battle ! fercely. the frightened horse lezpinE 1 and rearing. hurting o'Hara from side | 10 side. He elings tightly 10 SDroui and almost drags him from the saddle when ! Inc horse makes a sudden lunre and O. usrs loses his hold. In another moment he is struck by one of the horses hoofs ! and hurled to the ground. where the maddened animal trzmples him 10 death.
 Even as Eve is the story Of o'Hzrz's daughter. a beautiful girl whom he is trying to bring up away from the hzunis Of men. Her thrilling adventures with the male sex after her fathers death and after civilization has encroached on their mountain home comprise a fasci- hating story.
 Gsumont Weekly clises thh va riety sbow at the Strand
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
Norwich Bulletin, Willimantie Of. fee, a Church St, Telephone fo5.
what Is Going On Tonight

what Is Going On Tonight
 Company E. third regiment, c. S. G., drills at state armory. :. Ancient Order of United Worl1nen, Willimantic Lodge, No. II, meets at 140 Valley street.
 Knights of Columbus, San Jose Coun- cil. No. If, meets at 751 Main street.
 Royal Arcanum, Willimantic Council, No 72S, meets at TOP Main street,
 Olive Branch Council, No. 10, E. and s NJ, stated assembly at Masonic hall.
 Grand Knight Francis Msriarty and Past Grand Knight JNhn M. Bransfield, of San Jose Council, No. 14, Knights of Co., lumbus left Monday afternoon for New Haven to attend the state convention as delegates from the local council. MT Bransheld has been elected chairman of the auditing committee of the conven- ton. Other Knights who will attend from this city are Past Grand Knight T. Frank Cunningham and Lawrence S. Casey.
 Peter Perry, Nrrested Sunday evening by Chief killourey. appeared before the police court Monday morning and was fined ten dollars and costs amounting to 10 s17.l5, which be paid. Perry did not tell where he had procured his sup 5ly or lnfce pOltleS or JallalCd ginger and one quart of cider. He told tle ,ourt that he was employed at the Hotel Hooker
 \ large number of EIks from this city will attend the $5,000 Elks' carnival at Meriden todayy CTuesday) and special train has been chartered to carry them 10 and from that city, The local wearers of the antlers will meet at l. o. 0. F. hall this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and from there will parade to the railroad station to board their train. The Ameri- can band of thirty pieces will head the procession and accompany the Elks oil their trip. The carnival at Meriden is being held at tlic town hall auditorium Main street, and is for the purpose of burning the S5. 00O mortgage on the Elks home in that city. Meriden Ellzs have at all times rloved thenselves good en- tertainers and local members of the order expect the best kind of time.
 \ WiIIimantic dry goods merchant believes himself to be the loser in dea. Saturday evening with two colored men Ths men came into his store about 3t o'clock, one purchasing some goods from the oprietor After they had gone he discovered that a rose Seorgette wais which hau been lying on. a counter Wa: missing. Ile believes the waist wa' tsSen by the man who did not mak, the purchase.
 Almeda 4. House, s1, widow of John C House died Monday morning at the hom'
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
PIMPLY? WELL. DON TBE
People Notice It. Drive Them Off with Dr. Edwards
 Olive Tablets
Apimply face will not embarrass yuu

A pimply face will not cmbarrass yoti much longer if you get package of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should begin to clear after you have taken the tablets few nights.
 Cleanse the blood, bowels and liver with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the successful substitute for c2lomel; there's no sickness or pain after taking them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that which calomel does, and just as effec. lively. but their action is gentle and safe instead of severe and irritating.
 No one who takes Olive Tablets is ever cursed with a dark brown taste, |" a bad breath, dull, istless, mo goods feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad disposition or pimply face.
 Olive Tablets are purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them by their olive color.
 Dr. Edwards spent years among pa- tients afflicted with liver and bowel complaints, and Olive Tablets are the immensely effective result. Take o,ie or tive nightly for a week. See how much . Letter you feel and look. lGc and 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
What Is Goiny ' On Tonig..,.

Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre Vaudeville and Motion P.etaTs- = Strand Theatre
 shetucket Lodge. Nh. 2-. l. 0. c. :'.. Norwich Nest No. i5ss. o. O c. meets in owls Hall
 WaurcEsn Lodge. No. 6. K CT ', meets In Pythian Hall. St. Anne's T. A. Society meets Ia IT. A. B. Hall.
 Court ouinebaug. No. i2s. r. of A. meets in Foresters' Hall
 Sschem Chapter. No. 5a. O. D. S. meets In Grange Hall.
 Norwich Lojge. Star Of Beth.eheln. meets In Steiner's Hall
 Ladies Auxiliary. = No. IS. A. O. H., meets in Buckingham Memorial
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
Sell, rIatt Ar.nu. Hou...

The eight room cottage at % Piatt averue has been sold for John F. nonnel- ly Of New Haven 10 Bruno Pedsce. Afi- CT making some changes in the house the new owner will occupy it as his residence. The sale was made through the agency ot John A Moran. the real estate broker.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11

"Myrtle's husband is really nice man, but so vacillating."
 How do you know?"
 Myrtle says he spent a full hour yesterday trying to decide whether he would wash the car. the dog or the haby."-Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
L.e,ur. on stas. Forest, and Parks.

The Norwich Rural Association have arranged a very interesting illustrated lecture to be given Wednesday evening in Norwich Town chapel by W. O. Fil- ley. state forester. A small admission will be charged 10 defray expenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dr. W. Tyler Browne has returned af- ter an extended absence and has re- sumed his practice again at 275 Broad way.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11

50 you spent your winter in the southT'
 ''Yes. and it was much worth while" You certainly escaped a lot of bad weather.-
 "I know that. but on top Of that I escaped all that street-car wrangle."- Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-11

cared for Franic Elliott. and it was on the Elliott farm that she died
 Fayette L. Wright, who has been spending the winter in Florida. is back at his home in Pomfret. Mir. Wright is just bristling wiih good health and spir- its and says that he had great winter in the south.
 Patrics Brady. who has been visiting relatives in Providence, has returned to his home in this city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-14
PLANE
DUE ON SUNDAY

The larsen all metal monoplane
flying across continent from Los An
geles. viii arrive in FL Paso about
noon Sunday John NJ Larsen. owner
and inventor OF the machine. tele-
phoned the chamber Of commerce
Saturday morning from Tucson that
the machine would hop Off from
tucson some time Sunday morning
for FL Paso.
The machine viii land at the Fort
Bliss flying field about noon accord
ing to plans II viii be received by
Arthur Lockhart president OF the
Auclub, and by Capt. John II. Clark,
commanding the first Surveillance
group o. the air service
When the fliers arrive they VIII
take a supply OF oil and gas and then
continue their flight There viii be
no formal reception They win prob
ably 90 10 san Antonio from here
2. E. Allyon. Of Cleveland. Ohio
has been plotting the monoplane
With lIr. Larsen and Mr. Allyon VIII
be Eddie Rickenbacher, famous
American ace" during the war.
TIE mcnoplane landed in Tucson
Friday morning II started from
Tucson but was forced TO land in the
desert due to the high Temperature
IN the motor On landing the pro-
peller was broken This delayed the
flight.