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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
CRANBERRY CORNERS
Local Company Completes Seasons
Work After Eleven Engagements,
Establishes Record in Amateur
Productions

| In the theatrical column of the big
town papers they would say some
/ thing like this: "Cranbcrry Corners
| company has closed highly success
| full season after playing one and two
night stands in various parts of Ken
nebec county The members of Il G
company fell that they have put in a
very profitable run. They have re
! ceived flattering offers from other
places, but have closed their book
ings for the season. This hot wealth
er is death on grease paint and bead
ed eye lashcs. Besides, who wants to
talk about how cold it is, Gin the
winter scene) when the June bugs
are playing merrygo-round above
the center stage lights?
CRANBERRY Corners" since 1t first
saw light in Augusta theatrical cir
clos, Feb. 8 of this year. has been
presented IL times, namely: Three
times in this city, Feb. 8 and 10 and
the Penney Memorial church. to
packed houses each night and April
is for the Augusta Y. NJ. c. A; Man
chester Grange hall. Feb. %, to g
fair sized crowd in spite of the fact
that the wind come up colder than
all possessed; March 10 at Sidney,
under the direction of q Sidney fra
ternal order, to a we'll filled and en-
thusiastic audience; Winthrop,
March II, under the auspices of a
lodge, in the Town hall and the hall
was filled; Belgrade, May 8, under
the auspices of the High school. a
large crowd and good time; May 10
at the National Soldiers Home in the
theatre that was 1T one time. the
best this side of Boston; State hos
pital, where the audience was very
appreciative; in the Town hall at
Windsor, June ., to q large crowd in
spite OF the stormy night and the
closing date, June at Riverside, to
a full house. The company has es-
tablished record.
At Windsor. a member of the pro
fessional stage witnessed the show
and she declared it to be the best in
the amateur line that she had seen.
This company Of players are making
plans to start another show next fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
BIG SEASON
IN PROSPECT
At C0BBosSEE
Cottages Already Well-Filled-
Fly-Fishing Coed - Guides
Keeping Busy-Island Park
Inn and Pavilion Drawing Big
Crowds-Personal Chat from
the Lake (.

All indications point to a big year
at Lake Cobbosseecontee. Although
the season is not at its height. cot
tages at the head of the lake are al
ready well filled, and many activities
are planned for the summer.
The latter part Of the month. peo-
pie from out of the State who are
summer resident sat this popular re-
sort will begin to arrive to enjoy the
cool breezes, and delightful bathing
during the hot weeks. The fishing
has been good, the bass are rising
well to fiys. and those who have
tried their luck have had rare sport
with these gamiest of fresh water
fish. The trolling for trout and sal
mon continues, with q six-pound
laker being taken from the waters
in front Of Hammond's last week.
ZAP Pinkham, "Faun" Mason.
Freeman futile and Captain Russell
n. Pernette, all Of whom let boats or
guide parties. report that business
has been brisk to date. Capt. Per
nette has taken great many parties
down the lake already in Mis- COM
fOrta Bile "Alcidop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
ISLAND PARK

Chef j. II. Noyer of Island Park
Inn reports that the season is open
ing briskly and looks like an unusu-
ally busy one for his popular shore
dinners and comfortable accom-
modations at Island Park Inn. There
are q number at the hotel already,
and reservations are constantly COM
ing in for the later season.
The Island Park dances four times
a week have been drawing good
crowds, and under the efficient man
agement of A. w. Spaulding promise
to repeat their successes of last year
Features at the pavilion include a
diamond ring contest which runs
throughout the season, and spot
dances with prizes. Myers orches-
ira has been pleasing the dancers
with snappy music to date.
A party of Augusta young ladies
consisting of Misses Ruth Henderson
'Lora Pooler, Marian Brown. Isabelle
McAltister and Mildred Smiley have
taken Sans Souci cottage on the sec
ond Island for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Stevens are pass
lng the summer at a cottage on the
second island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Skillins and
daughter, Louise of laIlowell, are al
their cottage at Island Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. J.. Hersey are en-
joying the summer season at then
cottage and recently entertained as
guests Mr.. and Mrs. James +. Wal
lace. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Carleton and
two children of Belmont and Ed
Wallace and Charles Wallace OF
Cambridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

as they have already return dates TO
fill, having early established their
| reputation as putting on stellar pro
auctions.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown have
carried the ursuspccted roles OF
manager and managers assistant. Mr..
Browns store of theatrical know
ledge has been called upon, time
| without number, to solve problems
with which amateurs have to con-
tend. AIR. Brown welded the eye
brow pencil and the rabbits foot all
though some of the members of the
play learned the art of making up
or already knew it and attended to
their own facial adornments.
The specialtics have been fur
nished by the leading lady, Miss
! GLADYS NaGore. She has sung and
has danced as the occasion demand
ed. C. Bryce Little, another mem
, Der of the cast, as the william of the
Play, has stepped out of his part long
| specially line and has also been ono
Of the drawing cards Of the event.
| Phil Sylvester, who it can be truth
fully said, is unsurpassed in the Au-
gustd amateur circle. for stories and
songs, has also been in the between
the-act features. 1t has been Phil,
too, who at the end of the third act,
has also stepped out of his part and
sincerely thanked the audience for
the attendance, just like big-town
shows, as well.
The other members of the Gran
berry Corners" cast have been: Miss
Gertrude Walch, Miss Irene Stevens,
Miss Josephine galloway. Miss Ruth
Henderson, Sam Mccall, Don Met
calf, Harold Clark.
The members of the play recently
met at the home Of c. Bryce Little
on Winthrop street and had a good
time, with no lines TO repeat or cues
to watch. Each member of the cast
as their part of the evenings fun,
gave a speciality and some of them
would certainly put the top-liners on
Eeith's TO envy-a real green kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
Satisfied Purchasers
at WeStYieW Park

Those who have recently purchased
house lots at Westview park. right
next the Harrington school are GER
tainly congratulating themselves
upon making a good investment.
"Westview Park has many advant-
ages seldom found in land develop
ment today" is the announcement of
the SWEET Land Co. which is develop
ing this property and that this is true
is more than evidenced by trip to
the property. Right next to a school,
one Of the best in the State; situated
on high land, on the line of t. cleo
trio cars for one fare, amid the best
of surroundings and affording view
Of the kennebec and the State House
that is unrivalled, it is very evident
that Westview Park is bound to be-
come one Of the favorite residential
sections of Augusta.
The sale of lots has been very sue
cessful, for all of the frequent show
ers of the past week. There are a
number of very choice lots left, how
ever. and these are sure to be sold
within a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
ROBBINS POINT

Few spots on the lake get the cool
brcezos at such vantage as Robbins
Point, and on the hottest days the
weather has been just right at the
Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Higgins are en-
joying the summer at their cottage at
the Point
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Sherburne, who
have moved to their cottage at the
Point, have been making visit at
popham.
Among the earliest arrivals this sea-
son were Mrs. and Mrs. w. Scott Pur-
linton. Mr. Purinton's flower garden
with its many different and beautiful
varieties Is admired by all who so to
the Point.
The first of the cottages at the
Point opened for the season was that
of Mr.. and, Mrs. Wheeler, who come
from New Jersey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wheeler have two fine horses and
greatly enjoy horseback riding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

that made history. for years ago it
was the judges craft at the Harvard
and Yale races on the Charles River
and was brought down from Boston
by Mr.. Greenwall, formerly of Halo
well. who was purser on the old Star
of the East steamer on the kennebec.
Mr.. Addison plans to enter these boats
as the Harvard" and yale" in the
cupboard motor class at the Cobbos-
see races.
A. w. Spaulding, manager Of the
dances at Island Park pavalion this
summer. has taken the Tibbetts' cot
tage for the summer and has as his
guest, Thomas J. Paradise.
The new cottage belonging to Wal
lace Diplock on the North Shore, Is
near completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
Lecture on Christian
Science Tonight

christian Science: The Interpreta-
ton Of Truth, will be the subject of
the lecture to be given tonight in the
Christian Science chapel on Williams
street. The speaker will be Frank II.
Leonard, G. S. b., member Of the
Board Of Lectureship of the Mother
church. The First Church of Christ,
Boston. The address Will be at S
o'clock standard time and, because of
the prominence of the speaker, an I'M
usually large attendance is anticipat-
ed.-Adv.
Misc Irene Purintnn Of thie cif.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
FAREWELL TO SECRETARY
Girls Club Head Executive, Miss
paIne Given Farewell Party Friday
Summer Plans

Suo 6eao Executive, Miss
Fame Given Farewell Party Friday
Summer Plans
Miss Corinne T.. Paine. who has
becn the executive secretary Of the
Augusta Girls Community club. and
the girls clubs in Gardiner and Wa
tcrTille as well, was rendered 4 fare
We'll party, Friday evening at the
Augusta clubhouse and q goodly
number of the girls were present to
BID Miss Paine goodbye and wish
her all sorts of happiness and good
luck in her new fields of endeayors.
She takes with her the hearty good
wishes of the entire community, es-
pocially those who have come in
personal contact with her and have
realized her untiring efforts for the
good Of the girls.
The party OF Friday evening was
without pomp or ceremony, but it
was just a sincere demonstration of
the good feeling which has existed
these two years between the girls
as a club and Miss Paine.
a beautiful silver set of mirror,
comb end brush was given to Miss
Paine as q parting gift from the
girls and While she was very much
surprised young lady when the gift
| appeared, she rallied and thanked the
girls, with a note in her voice that
was not due to a cold.
Among those present was Mrs.
Percy V. Hill. very active member
of the Advisory Board, who has done
so much for the club girls. There
was an especially large number of
state House girls psesent at the par
ty, as Wei as girls from the various
other working ccntcrs of the city.
Talking ard singing were on the
program and refreshments of ice
cream and cake We're served.
Miss Paine was in Gardiner Satur-
day preparatory, to leaving for her
home in Daniclson. Her plans she
has not yet announced but it is an
dcrstoOd she has q number Of offers
for social work.
When the organization of the Au-
eusta Girls Community Club was put
into shape. Miss Paine arrived on the
SC ne of action and she has been in
The club has been first in thought
and deed for this tireless worker and
the good that she has wrought will
be here, to testify for her, afterwards.
She has been the means of placing
the club on a firm basis, seeing the
organization as a whole and working
for its best interests.
To bring into detail, the work
which Miss Paine has done, would
be to outline the endeavors of the
club for the past two years, as she
has been back Of every phase of the
work
She leaves a big vacancy and the
girls are 10th to let her go. She had
passed in her resignation several
months ago, but it was not accepted
at that time and she was prevailed
upon to remain with the club
Her work has not been confined
to Augusta alone, as she has been
executive secretary of the Girls
clubs in Gardiner and in Wateryille,
which are also affiliated with the
Massachusetts League Of Girls
clubs.
The plans for the summer at the
Augusta Girls Community club are
to keep the clubhouse open all sum-
mer. 1t is expected that a temper
airy secretary will be appointed and
in the fall a permanent official will
come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
Savings Certificates
Sold at Augusta

Sales Of Treasury Savings Certif1-
Gates made by the Augusta Post
Office for the month of May amount
ed to 5000, making a total Of SIT .66l
sold by the office. since January 1st'
Postmaster Plaisted is keenly inter-
ested in the success Of this plan car
ried on by the U. S. Treasury De-
partment for refunding the 1918
issue of War Savings Stamps due
January /, 1928, and the per capita
average of $134 which he has thus far
obtained is reported by +. c. Ayres.
Director, Savings Division, First Fed
eral Reserve District, as among the
highest in the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

A band of gypsies camped Satur-
day night on the Winthrop road at
the foot of the hill near the Whit
man farm. The band consisted OF
six families travelling in six automo-
bi!es and the entire number of peo-
pie was 4G. six men, six women and
the rest children. The women were
attired in the bright, gaily colored
dresses characteristic of the people.
They were not allowed to stop in this
city Sunday when they reached here,
but were kept moving and went out
the North Belfast road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
WEIGHS POINT

Miss Elizabeth Wclch and niece,
Miss Marion WEIGH of. Norway, arriv-
cd last Thursday to pass the summer
at the WEIGH cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs T. Richer and children
of Houston. Texas, will arrive It the
Point today to rass the season at the
e. l.. Merrill cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Captain Morgan of the editorial
staff of the War Cry is visitor IL
the city for few days. He is max,
ing arrangements to have an histori-
cal sketch of Augusta published in ar
early issue Of the War Cry. Captain
Morgan began his career as office boy
in the New York Evening Post ir
.1SS3, when Godkn was the editor ant
ardent OpnOnent of Dana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
Vassar Delegates
from Girls Club
|Starting for n. Y.

The party of six girls. members OF
the August Girls Community club
who are going to Vassar college. to
attend the National convention OF
the Girls club, will meet in Boston
on Tuesday. On Saturday, Miss
Louise Folsom went to Boston where
she will visit until Tuesday and join
the girls then. Miss Folsom is vice
president of the club.
Miss Lucienne Tarte, financial
secretary of the club, left for Boston
Sunday on the first stage { the trip
Miss Ethelle Garside. president OF
the club. Miss Estelle Weber, q
member of the executive council and
Miss Marjorie Farnum, another off,
Ger OF the club will go to Boston
Tuesday morning.
The Girls club feels fortunate in
having so many OF the officers in at
tendance at the convention because
they will bring so much from this
h'~ - a-, Z tlat WI T. Ct a
great benefit to the club as whole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

to residents of the Kennebec valley
and vicinity.
Automobiles when accompanied by
two or more persons will be taken for
$40 one way or round trip.
Send to the Publicity Department
of the Kennebec Navigation Co, Box
439, Bath, for schedules and other lit
erature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
WEST SHORE

F. G. Carlyle and family, who reside
In the West, will arrive at the lake
soon and will occupy the Robert Par
fridge cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray G. Marston have
moved to their cottage on the West
Shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

State Librarian Henry +. Dunnacll
has accepted an invitation to deliver
the baccalaureatc address Thursday
June Is. at the graduation exercises
at the High schools of North Con-
way, n. ii. and Conway, n. II.
speaking at the former place in tho
afternoon and at Conway il the eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

The Fisher club of the Green street
Methodist Episcopal church are CIV
ing their annual Sunset lunch this
evening at 6 o'clock. An appetizing
lunch will be served after which
there will be an entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
NORTH SHORE

Freeman I. futile and daughter,
Miss Marion futile, and Miss Doris
Carey Of Augusta are at the futile
cottage.
Bert Meyers and the members Of his
orchestra, all Of Boston, are summer
ing at the Cloutior cottage. The young
men besides Mr.. Meyers, the leader.
are: Arthur kohler, pianist in the or
chestra; Eugene Barnard. saxophonist;
Walter Hawkins, drummer; Edward
MoGivey, trombonist.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Sham of Angus
Ia are at their cottage on the North
Shore for the summer.
The first arrivals at the North
Shore this season were Captain and
Mrs. II. \. Pernctte and daughters,
airline, Barbara and Margaret, who
moved into their cottage the latter
part Of March.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Croker and
family OF Augusta have taken the cot
tage Of Miss Ada Allen for the sum-
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Webster, who had
been passing the winter at st. Peters
burg. Fla, are at their cottage on the
North Shore for the summer months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Addison Of Hal
lowell are enjoying the summer
months at their cottage. Mr.. Addison
has a novel idea for a feature in the
motor boat races at Cobbossee this
summer, providing the annual race
program is carried out He is the pos
SCISSOR OF two 19-foot row boats for
which he has cupboard enginges, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their Kindness during
our recent bereavement. Also for the
floral tributes
AIR. and Mrs Joseph Trask and Fam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Miss Irene Goodrich, who has been
studying at the American Academy
of Dramatic Arts in New York, ar
rived at her home in this city to
pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
THE AUGUSTA LOAN AND BUILD.
ING ASSOCIATION
To the Shareholders

Notice is hereby given that. the an
nual meeting Of the shareholders of
the Augusta Loan and Building Assoc
June 21st, 1922, at $50 o'clock Z. NJ,
at the Office of the Association, 25i
Water street, Augusta, for the follow
ing purposes:
To elect three directors, a treasurer,
an auditor, and to transact any other
business which may properly come be-
fore the meeting.
STEPHEN J. HEGARTY, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, June 2, 1922.
in5-lo-19
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
EAST SHORE

Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Owen Of Au-
susta have opened their cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Hichborn of Au-
gusta are at their cottage on the East
Shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Birthday cards, for everyone.
Cards for congratulation. Invitations
for the child's party. Some new and
very attractive designs. Kennebec
Journal Print Shop.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Harold A. Allan, State agent for
rural education, was at Fayette Sat-
! urday and was q speaker at the
! Grange observance of Educational
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Russell B. Plummer of Lisbon
Falls and Frank H. Hall Of Lincoln
visited Saturday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Israel Pierce went Saturday after
noon to Belfast where he will re-
main for few. weeks in the employ
Of the Central Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Miss Rose Langlais passed Sunday
at Watervile as the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Edward Carey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Fowler of Port
land were visitors Saturday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

J. Edwin Nye of Auburn visited his
sister. Mrs. Nellie Parlin Of "a Green
street last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
Monday, June II, 1922.
AUGUSTALOCAIS

II you have a little spare cash to
assist the Fourth Of July celebration
committee just mail it in to the
chamber Of commerce, every little bit
will help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

arrived Thursday to pass the sum-
mer with her parents. Her sister.
Miss Lucille who is also a student at
La Sale seminary. in Auburndale is
passing two or three weeks in Essex
Junction, VT, as the guest OF her
animate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Attorneys Thomas n. Weeks, Ellis
worth Peacock and Carroll Perkins
of Watervile were business callers
Saturday at the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
LOCAL NOTICE

Auto service day or night. Long
trips preferred. A. II. Sylvester.
Tel. 1922. may26eod1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12
Z. J. MarcOuX
0ninmetriSt and Ontician

,ge7 examined and glasses lifted.
.pt service on repair work.
water St. augusta
The Offices Of tho late DIR. George e.
Washhurn
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

Miss Irene Purinton of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-12

It's false economy to use a flavoring
extract Of questionable quality and
run the risk Of spelling dessert,
when Bakers Certified Extracts are
so readily. obtainable. On; sti. ---
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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-15
CHATTER ii.
p

Madame Carter, gathering her drap-
cries about her, was III of the first
to leave the terrace. Dressing for
dinner was u slow and serious bust
ness for her. She gave Harriet q cold.
~appraising glance as she passed her;
Richard Carter had risen to escort his
mother, but she delayed him for a mo-
ment.
Miss Nina gone In. Miss Field?"
Harriet, whose manner with all old
persons was the essence of scrupulous
fOrmaIity. rose at once to her feel.
nina has gone to change her dress,
Madame Carter"
'She took 1t upon herself to ask
you to help us out this afternoon"
the old lady added, with the sort of
gracious cruelty Of which she was mis-
tress. Richard Carter gave his daugh-
ter's companion q look that asked In
tdulgence.
Harriet said nothing. and resumed
her sea as the old lady rustled slowly