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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

The Past Chiefs Association OF
Imperial Lodge, Degree of Honor
met Thursday with Mrs. Harry Perci-
val at her cottage at Island Park
5 there being nine past chiefs present
with three guests from New York
A bountiful dinner was enjoyed on
the porch which was very prettily
, decorated, and the after dinner
speeches were witty and caused
much merriment. The regular meet
ing was called to order by the pres
ident, Mrs. Nellie Philbrick. The
party returned to their homes in the
evening after a delightful day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23
DELEGATES TO
AMERICAN LEGION
CONVENTION

James Fitzgerald Post, American
Legion, and the Ladies' Auxiliary OF
this city will be very we'll represented
at the American Legion convention
which opened in Portland Thursday
and will extend over Friday. The post
appointed as delegates Herbert Fol-
som and Harry Hopkins. Frank
Southard is attending the convention
in his capacity of State Legion Off
cial, in company with Mrs. Southland.
The ladies from the auxiliary who are
attending are Mrs. S. c. Webster. COM
mander of the Auxiliary; Mrs. F. S.
Freeman and Mrs. H. J. Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23
SHOP NOTES

O. j. Cote is the local dealer for the
Pathe photograph which is famous
the world over for it's unusually mel
low and perfect tone and distinctive
appearance. AS a musical instru-
ment it is. the height of perfection.
See today's ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Miss Louisa Spring and Mrs. Lu-
clan Snow, both of Portland, are WIS.,
iting in this city as the guests of
Miss Springs cousin, Mrs. H. E.
Bowditch of Grove street. Miss
Spring will leave in September for a
visit to South America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23
PROBATE HEARING
On Allowance Of Will Of George T.
Monies, Late of National Soldiers

MonIes, LAKE or Nationa' So'o'e's
Home
Hearing was held before Judge OF
Probate Harold E. Cook on Thurs
day at the courthouse on the matter
of the allowance of the will OF
George T. Monies, late of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Togus. The
will was attacked by some of the
legal heirs of Mr.. Monies on the
ground that it was improperly exc
cuted.
The court decided that the will
should be allowed and admitted to
probate. About $1,40O was involved
in the matter. Earl c. Jacobs OF
Lynn. Mass, and John E. Nelson, of
the law firm of Andrews & Nelson
of Augusta, were counsel for the
proponents of the will. John D.
Bailey, of Lynn. Mass, appeared as
attorney for the opponents of the
will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Clifton r. Tracey. boys work Sec
rotary at the Augusta " NJ. c. A.,
left Thursday morning for Silver
Bay, N. T.. to attend the "Y" secre-
tary school for two weeks. During
his absence the ~" building will be
in charge Of George H. Cooper, who
is taking two weeks vacation from
his duties in the premium depart
ment at the Vickery & Hill publish
ing house. The Y. M. c. A. building
through the summer months is one
of the attractive cool places in the
city. and the billiard rooms. the
bowling alleys and swimming pool
are enjoyed by all the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Ladd Of FAIR
field were in the city Thursday and
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Ladd, State street. They made the
trip by automobile and will return
home Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Mrs. Emma Hamlin of this city has
gone to Waterville, where she is being
entertained by Mrs. Chester Frost
Other house guests of Mrs Frost are
Mrs. o. p. Aver of Auburn and Miss
Liza Wentworth of China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Soule of Port
land were in the city Wednesday and
visited Mrs. M. l.. Wheeler State
street. They also called at the Y. M.
c. A. camp at Lake Cobbosseecontee
where their son. Maynard, is passing
several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Mr. and Mrs. NJ A. Jordon and
daughter Eleanor and Mr.. and Mrs.
Forest Keene, all of Mechanic Falls,
were in the city this week calling on
friends. They also visited in Leeds,
making the trip by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23
ALBION

w. F. Walker from Oak Grove
was in town Tuesday. =.
Miss Ruth Gould is at home from
Augusta for a few weeks.
ViVan Joy, Sadie Blake and verna
GouA have returned from Gorham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Miss Margaret Corey Of this city
has gone to Ellsworth, where she will
Z pass several weeks with her grandpa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Doyle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

A social will be held at
O'Clock Saturday evening at G. A. r.
{ hall for Patrons and their friends,
in place of the regular meeting of
Capital Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23
MISS MINTER IN
"A CUMBERLAND
ROMANCE"

Mary Miles Minter, barefooted and
Observation-Disclosures the way, the ir-
resistible Realart star appears in "a
Cumberland Romance" in which she
will be seen at the Colonial theatre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

A. l.. White, in charge of the job
room at the Journal office, has re.
sumed his duties after several days
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

/ r. W. Harvey and family have gone
| to Searsport where they are occupy
| ing the Amos D. Carter place on the
| Shore road for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Miss Dorothy Hill, Miss Catherine
Hill and their guest left Wednesday
for Christmas Cove where they will
pass several weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

A union meeting Of the Woman's
Homo Missionary society and the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society
of the Green Street Methodist church
will be held this Friday evening at
100 o'clock at the home of Mrs. D.
w. Wright at "a Green street. AS this
is the last meeting of the season it is
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Frank Brown Of Waterville was in
the city Thursday calling on business
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23
Mrs, Ashman Ahbot&

Mrs. Ashman Abbott died Tues
Day morning at the Fairfield SAM
forum.
Funeral services were held Thurs
Gay afternoon at the church. con-
quoted by Rev. e. E, Longley Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Miss Rena Speed of Gardiner has
entered the employ of the Central
Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Clinton, assisted by Rev. " /.
Heikes Of Albion. Mrs. Aoo0'' =,
survived by her husband wv
and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Oliver Of Bos-
ton were visitors Thursday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

William J. Hersey of Lewiston was
a business caller Thursday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Head have re-
turned from Lincolnville where they
have been visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

Helyn Fisher. telephone operator at
the Journal Office, is enjoying a short
vacation from her duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

During the last year ChlcasV
lost six Of it's policewomen '''''
marriage. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Cook of Con-
for visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

was caller here Thursday with an
auto party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

forward to fine exposition in pri-
mary work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
Leap Year Masquerade Ball July
~ Grange Hail. Cooper's Mills,
laws Orchestra. Refreshments.
aUly22d6t.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-11

. Shortnwho takes the same POSITION
70 for danoin9 ashe does wheu playiu9
HI1lrd bose is completely ebsorbed n
The struggle And never Hears The bench
.Waerners the side lines who yell, -
NWF'ereJa SET thai sFuff2ewrytinie he passes.
Evening star., 1920-04-04
THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF STORIES
BY PERCY JAMES BREBNER

ed your pursuit, and escaped by the
roof. Had you been a few moments
earlier you would have had the sur
prise Of your life"
"Why?"
"You will understand directly. ~our
friend didn't give up his plan alto
gether. He realized that justice was
closer at his heels than he had i'm
agined. and he was very loath to lose
the chance of laying false scent.
He may have waited to see you rush
from your chambers. seeing you from
the recess as we saw him the other
night, and. knowing something OF the
character of Mr.. sBurford Yates from
the porter. probably he hurried round
to Kings Bench Walk to make use
of you If he could. He was not dis
appointed. He found you had gone in
pursuit" .>
HE saw me"
file spoke to you"
"You are wrong. No one"
"In life It is dangerous to be too
certain of anything. There were two
was the second one. 1t was as
woman he had waited for Anderson;
it was as a woman he had become
notorious in the gang. The porter
has confessed it. / suspected some
thing of the, kind when you told me
your tale. Your observation of the
glove in the hand. and later of the
hands kept in the muff, was very
useful. You will have to help me
again Mr.. Yates"
'Then you arrested me merely as a
blind?'
IT don't admit that. of course. but
you can draw your own conclusions.
In my profession one has to think
ahead. That is why I said nothing
in my evidence about the hole in the
floor"
Tell me about that" said.
1T has probably been there since
Palm Tree Court was built. but was
forgotten until the porter discovered
Evening star., 1920-04-04

ways under the eye of the porter,
were the London center OF the gang.
and a safe depository for stolen prop
erty. Who would suspect a barris-
ter's chambers? 1t was one Of the
gang had seen there and imagined
1t was Anderson. who had evidently
never been there in my time. In
case of danger there was another
way over the roof. For some un-
known reason Anderson appeared to
have made up his mind to turn
traitor. possibly believing that JUS
tice was on the heels of the gang
and anxious to save his own skin.
He wrote to the authorities, making
the appointment which Screed kept.
His purpose. however was discov-
cred by some of his companions. and
LIE Maitre came to England to silence
him. With the porter's connivance
he secreted himself in Anderson's
chambers the night before and await
ed his arrival
'"The murder was committed in the
morning. probably while you were
at breakfast" Screed went on, "and
now comes in that curious arm of
coincidence which SO often plays an
important part in life. The muir
derer was ready to escape when.
watching for the opportune moment
from Anderson's window, he saw the
girl in the fur coat go through the
court and wave to an upper window.
His story was very accurate, remem-
ber. The girl gave him an idea for
covering his own trail-he could
throw suspicion on her and, as he
afterward discovered. on you. His
story was little too accurate, be-
cause after investigation of No. IA
found he could not have seen all
he said he did from there. At the
last moment he had to alter his plans,
because he saw me come into the
court and walk toward No. s. Guess
ing who was. and what my busi-
ness was, he knew he must be trap
ped unless ne got away quickly. so
he ran upstairs before you had start
Evening star., 1920-04-04

1t before you took the chambers.
Schemers invariably get periods Of
rervousness-often that 10 why they
are caught-and these men. for some
reason or ot..er. became nervous of
keeping all their eggs In one basket.
Some Of the spoils were removed from
Anderson's chambers to yours. 1t was
possible for the porter to come to
your chambers at any time. II you
happened to be in he could easily give
some excuse for coming. ] did not
suspect him at first. and while ! was
telephoning for the police I sent him
for doctor He slipped ro,.nd and
over the roof. Jewels were in. that
hole. and he wanted to save some-
thing out of the wreck. ! banked on
the idea that lie Maitre would try
the same stunt. Your arrest made
him feel safe. When he found the
jewels gone he naturally concluded
that the porter had stolen march on
him. hence the shooting. Desperate
fellow that Frenchman. He very near
ly fixed you with the crime. Lucky
for you that the case was in my
hands"
"Are you quite sure of your facts~
1 asked with slight sneer at his
self-complacency.
"Quite. Now come and be intro
duced to Betty Cameron"
We went into an inner room.> In .
fur coat and toque the girl who had
waved to me rose to greet US.
"The arm Of coincidence. Mr.. Yates.
Betty, dressed as she is now, happen
ed to walk through the court that
morning. She told me SO three days
ago"
II was on my way to see a solicitor
in DR.. Johnson's buildings" she said.
THAT accounts for my not catching
you" / returned.
II did not expect you to try?"
"Then why did you wave?"
Spring madness / suppose" and
she laughed.
Copyright 1920.)
Evening star., 1920-04-04
FRENZY SCREED,

that I could not possibly have seen
any one entering them. I imagine
that every one present. from the mag
istrate downward. assumed I had
looked upon the wine when 1t was
red.
But there was worse evidence
against me. A man. quite q young
fellow. up from the country. stated
that he had come to fnd q Mr.. Wick
low at No. IA Palm Tree court. He
had evidently been given the wrong
court for the name was not known
there. He was coming down the
stairs of No. II. and was on the flrst
landing when. looking from the win
dow. he saw q girl in a brown fur
coat come out OF the house opposite.
At the time he did not notice it was
No. S. She went to the colonnade end
and made a signal to man who had
opened an upper window. He recog-
Evening star., 1920-04-04
Continued from Third Page.)

have money in the bank and a whole
lot Of liberty bonds and war saving
stamps? They'd just go right ahead
with the wedding, rent or buy little
place somewhere out in the suburbs,
and Roland could start right in as
decorator. And when his fame had
spread from Bar Harbor to Pasadena
and he was sought out by all the
wealthy and great, perhaps Uncle
Peter would be sorry. So they had
come to Rockhurst. and-well. l knew
the rest. They would write to Uncle
Peter at once.
Better put in all the details"
suggests, about the interest and
everything. and how the hard-hearted
owner threatens to foreclose."
My guess was that Uncle Peter
would simply snort and toss the letter
into the waste basket. That is. II
he still remembered Roland. But 1t
was a good chance for me to take.
I didn't want to turn 'em out. and
wasn't anxious to get the place back.
waited q week before droppin'
around again and I wasn't surprised
to hear that no word had come.
"He may be off on a business trip"
suggests Roland. III you could give
us q week or two more"
"Al right" says 1. Call it two"
Then the next day, which was Sun
day. I happens to be down to the sta
tion with the roadster lookin' for
friend of Sadie's who must have miss
ed her connections or something, and
as I'm about to leave gets the
hail from this ruddy- faced. chunky
built old party in the loud-checked
suit.
"Say," he demands, where do the
Poodles live out herer'
"Poodles?" says I. IT don't know
of any but four-legged ones. You
don't mean"
mo. nov' he breaks in. "Not poodle
dogs, though one Of 'em Is what I'd
call a young puppy. Human Poodles.
Young married couple. Names some-
thing like that. Or maybe It's Pootle."
How about Potter" says I.
"That's it! Pottle." says he. Hes
a lanky, shingle- chested freak with
long hair Lets on to be some kind
Of an artist"
"Uh-huhw says I. Roland Pottle.
Some friend Of his, are you?"
"Tll be hanged II am" says he.
"rm his wife's uncle, though"
"Oh, yes!" says I. Uncle Peter.
Climb right in and TIL take you down
there. Guess they're kind of lookin'
for YOU"
"Huh!" says he "They are, are
they? Well, we'll see. I've got this
far, anyway. No fool like an old one.
you know. Swore I'd never 60 near
'em. He's no earthly good, that Pottle.
What Vera could see In him Ia too
much for me. But ] used to think a
Evening star., 1920-04-04
The DraqqIed Flowers.

DR. H. C. BUMPUS. president Of
Tufts College, was telling stories
about school teachers.
"A young and pretty girl teacher"
he said. had among her pupils a
ragged little boy who brought her
nearly every morning a bouquet of
flowers.
Sometimes the ragged boy brought
roses, sometimes violets, sometimes
lilies. The flowers were always a lit.
tie draggled. but what did that mat
ter? What mattered was the thought
behind the gift rather than the gift
itself. Still 1t was puzzling, all the
same. to know where the boys flow.
ers all came from.
zone morning he brought her a
great bouquet Of mauve orchids,
draggled as usual. and the pretty
teacher. as she buried her face in
them. could restrain her curiosity no
longer.
Tommy she said. where do YOU
get all these nice flowers. anyhow
You don't steal them. hoper
"'Steal 'em? said Tommy. Good.
ness, no. teacher. Pop's an nsh,nsn.e
Evening star., 1920-04-04

II feel absolutely suffocated among all
this rubbish" says Roland. And look
at those awful color combinations. They
clash so 1 can hardly Sleep"
"Got to keep it all. have your" asks.
"oh, yes" says Vera. "Uncle Peter
plans to spend every Sunday with us.
And it's his house, you know. He meant
we'll Of course; but did you ever see
such wretched taste?'
II expect he's a good Judge of
leather" says I. HE looks kind of
husky. too; as though he might last
quite some time"
"Oh, years and years." groans Roland
Meanwhile we shall have to live on
with-with this
Before left. though. Vera was struck
with a brilliant idea. She's kind Of
bright, in her way. And when she ex-
plains it to Roland he almost cheers up.
That's so!' says he. I'VE could
hang draperies across the studio, apou,
two-thirds Of the way back, and pile
most Of it away every Monday MORN
ing. 1t would be a deuce Of a job,
though. getting 1t back again every
Saturday"
1.-THE exercise might be just what you
need. dear" suggests Vera. "And think
of the relief to our nerves and your
temperament"
"Yes, I believe 1t would be worth
while," says Roland Lets try it now"
And when left he was struggling to
balance the blue davenport on a BRASS
legged onyx table and Circasian wall
NJ ofo h.A A.
work he's tackled in years.
Somehow ever since then. IL I'm
tempted to indulge in a blue Monday
or sour Saturday, can always chirk
up. All I have to do is to think Of
Roland and his bi-weekly movin' day.
Generally the picture Is good for q
chuckle.
Copyright. 1920 by seweil Ford.)
Evening star., 1920-04-04
AN ATRIUM THAT WENT WRONG

lot of Vera. She-she's all I've got
left. Didn't think I'd miss her SO
much. But do. Nowhere to go Sun
day afternoons You know. can
stand it through the week. Business.
But on Sunday-well. I got lonesome.
Must see Vera once more. I hear
they're not getting on we'll financially.
I. could have told her that. Any one
could. after one look at that Pottle.
But she's my niece. all the same. Ought
to look 'em up, I suppose"
II think you'll find the latch-string
out" says l.
Wish I could have been in on that
reunion, but all I saw Of It was a
glimpse Of Vera as she opens the front
door and discovers Uncle Peter exam
inin' scornful the slim cedars. The
affair must have had a happy endin'.
though, for bright and early Monday
mornin' I gets a phone call from
Roland askin' me snappy If I could
stop in soon and 60 over little busi-
ness matter with him. made it that
evenin', and what does he greet me
with but a wave-lined blue slip with
Uncle Peters autograph on 1t under
four-figure amount.
"M-m-m-m" says I through my
teeth. That's what call some uncle.
Going to take over the property him.
self, 10 her"
"Oh. yes" says Roland. "1t's mere
trifle to him."
"And he's going to do something
else for u.s." adds Vera. He wouldn't
tell me just what. but I'm sure 1t will
be something nice. He's rather an old
dear. Uncle Peter"
II wonder what he's planning,
though" says Roland. wrinklin' his
pasty brow.
a truck load Of furniture from Brook
lyn department store backed up and
a lady fiat filter begun bossin' the jub
Of uncratin' the stun. Course. it was
all over by the time l got around to
calm with the deed. I discovers Ro-
land and Vera wanderin' dazed In the
midst of this collection Of near-ma-
hogany rockers, stuffed easy chairs,
onyx-topped tables and SO on.
Uncle Peter sure hadn't stinted him.
self when he did the orderin'. II he'd
measured the floor space and then
bought enough to cover it he couldn't
have made much closer guess. He'd
left mighty little margin for movin
about. Yes. there was all the furniture
two people could possibly use, even II
they was furniture addicts. AS for
the color scheme, Uncle Peter hadn't
bothered with that. He'd picked
davenport upholstered in bright blue
velvet, set 1t off with red leather arm
chair and added a willow rocker painted
a vivid green. Then for good measure
he'd thrown in a coupe Of big rugs with
a sprawly flower design and half
dozen cheerful toned oil paintings in
wide gold frames.
Just look what has happened to our
lovely atrium!" moans Vera.
''You could almost hang out the
s r. Q. sign, couldn't you?" says l.