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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
Pollyanna" to.
Be Given in Aid
of Local Schools

"Pollyanna" will be seen at the
Colonial theatre next Saturday
morning. Mary Pickford is the star
OF the production and this special
showing of the inimitably famous
picture has been arranged for the
benefit of the Harrington and Will
liamS schools. The children of both
of these are now selling the tickets
Probably no novel of the present
day has created more favorable COM
ment TINA "Pollyanna." nor has there
been film play that has proved so
wholesomely entertaining. The Until
ed Artists version preserves all the
beauties of the story with the rare
charm of Mary Pickford herself.
Special music will be provided by
an orchestra under the direction of
Miss Christine Carey.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
steamer will leave on MONDAYS. We'd

steamer viii leave on Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Saturdays for Bath and
Gardiner on some schedule as above,
but on Fridays it will run to Bath
only. Returning leave Gardiner
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
for Bath and Boston while on Satur-
days the steamer will leave Bath at
A. NJ. (Standard Time) due to ar
rive in Boston about p. NJ. Day-
light saving time.) No steamer con-
nection for or from Gardiner.
In connection with the Kennebec
line the Bath and Boothbay line will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting of Governor A. M, Tuesday, Juno

cause them to be destroyed and Will
charge the actual expense to the
towns to be collected as a State tax
In order to assist owners to carry
out these control measures. the for
est commissioner will so far as pos
siblc arrange to have scouting done
by train men to determine where
current and gooseberry bushes are
present in such numbers as to con-
stitute special menace to white
pine and to instruct owners how to
recognize and remove such bushes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
NEW CORPORATIONS

The office of the attorney general
has approved the certificate of in
corporation of the following new
corporation:
Luxor, Limited. organized at Port
land, to carry on the business of
soap manufacturers and dealers:
capital stock, $4,000; nothing paid
in; par value of shares 500; seven
shares subscribed: dircctors-Presi-
dent, NJ. f. Foster of South Port
land: treasurer, NJ. G. O'Neil; and
y. 3. Farnham OF Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
Radio
Programs
wBz-(a37 Meters) westinghous
Electric. Springfield, Mass.
Eastern Standard Time
TODAY, June 4, 1928

Electric. Springfield, Mass.
Eastern Standard Time
7.3O r. NJ. Baseball scores.
Fairy tales.
7.45 ?. NJ. Business Conditions" as
observed by the National Industrial
Conference Boaru.
7.55 p. NJ. News Of the day.
500 +. NJ. Baseball scores.
sos p. M. Concert.
S.25 l.. M. Laughs from Life.
$50 J.. M. Continuation Of musical
$50 r. M. Bedtime story for grown
ups prepared by Orison S. Marden.
S.55 p. M. A few minutes with Ben
jamin Franklin.
Baseball scores.
100 =. NJ. Time signals.
$50 Meters, WaY-(schensctady, N.
~ General Electric Company
Eastern Standard Time
1856 A. NJ. U. S. Naval Observatory
time signals.
500 p. NJ. Produce market report;
news bulletins: baseball results.
'77..44SS =. NJ. Musical Musical program Hn
WJz-455 Meters, Aeonan Hall, N. Y.
City
Daylight Saving Time
400 p. NJ. Baseball scores every Is
minutes from this time on.
545 p. NJ. Report of New York State
Department of Farms and Markets.
600 =. NJ. Thornton w. Burgess bed
time story.
els T.. NJ. Adventures Of Prince Pol
lywog, by Paul Seligman.
730 i. NJ. Silver jubilee talk.
1876 F. NJ. Address by Max Croft,
general director Of Metro pictures.
7.45 +. NJ. Review of Reviews cur
rent events.
500 l.. NJ. Solos by Elsa Riefflin, So
prano.
SIS p. NJ. Fashion talk by Harper
Brothers.
$50 p. NJ. Solos by Elsa Rieffiin. So
S45 p. NJ Small Boat Sailing" by
Herbert Stone.
900 f. NJ Concert arranged by
Charles D. Isaacson.
1000 A. NJ. "A Goose shooting Incl
dent" by lily. s. Watson.
1915 L. NJ. Solos by Lillian Birmng-
ham, contralto.
1915 F. NJ. Solos by Lillian Birming
ham, contralto.
100 +. NJ. Time signals and weather
forecast.
wJY-4o5 Meters. Aoolian Hall, N. Y.
City
Daylight Saving Time
800 Z. NJ. Concert by the Waldorf
Astoria Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
Resumption Of Service kennebec Line
Bath and Boothbay Line

The Kennebec line will resume SER
vice from Boston to Bath and Gardi-
ner on June 18th. The service will
be performed by the S. S. City Of
Rockland and will leave Boston from
Fosters Wharf on Mondays Wednes-
days and Fridays at P. M. day
light saving time) due to arrive at
bath about 4.30FA. M. and Gardiner
at A. M. the following morning.
Returning the steamer will leave
Gardiner on Tuesdays, THURSDAYS
and Saturdays at 3.45 p. NJ, Bath {. 80
P. NJ. (Standard time) due to arrive
in Boston about 6 A. NJ, the following
morning. daylight saving time.)
The full summer schedule will be-
come effective on June Goth and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
Wallace Reid at the Colonial Tonight

Page the fiappers' dictionary: Lucy
accuses John of ''nlobling." Girls
do YOU know what that means?
Well. in this case it means that Wan
da Hawley meant thar Waily Reid
was flirting with other girls when
she thought she should be getting his
undivided attention. Inc former is
Lucy and the latter John. in ''Thir-
ty Days" Mr. Reds latest Para
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
ADJUSTMENTS
Are Married People Things Divine?
Producer Balm INDUCES in Trite
SarcAsna

Are Married People Things Divine?
producer Balm INDUCES in Trite
Sarcasm
r Married People," the Hugo Bal
lin Hodkinson production which
comes to the Opera House today and
tomorrow was written by a little
Chicago stenographer. Nell Marie
Dace, who submitted the story undei
the title of Things Divine" During
the course of production several Sug-
geStiOnS were made for a new title,
as it was not thought that Things
Divine" suited the story. -. -. :.
One day Mr.. Balm suddenly stop
ped work and said that he had de-
cided on title. What is it," Ev-
eryone eagerly asked.
Married People," said Mr.. BALM.
IT'S a good title"
Now Mr.. Balin's friends are Won
dering If he was taking a facetious
fling at the conjugal state in thus
converting "Things Divine" into
Married People" Some say yes and
others say not, but in making your
own decision remember that Mabel
BALM, who plays the lead in the
picture, is Mrs. Hugo BALM in pri-
vate life.-Adv.
"Grumpy" Filled With Mystery From
Start-Story of Paramount Picture
Holds Attention to Finish at the
Colonial today and tomorrow
A melodramatic picture that holds
ones attention from start to finish.
is William de Miles Paramount pro
duction of Grumpy" featuring The
odore Roberts, May McAvoJ and
Conrad Nagel, which will be on view
at the Colonial Theatre for two DAYS
beginning today at 215. This is
said to be one of the most suspense
full photoplays booked by the man
agement this season.
Mr.. de Mile has injected a great
deal of mystery into Grumpy" This
mystery is wrapped around two tinv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Getchell
and daughter Miss Polly Of Augusta
motored to Belfast Wednesday, Mr..
Getchell planting his garden at their
summer home on the Condor Shore.
They returned home Thursday after
noon but will come later for the sea-
son. Williams B. Getchell, Jr.. Is a
Freshman at the University of Maine
and Miss Polly is a student in the
Ccny High.-Belfast Items in Bangor
News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
"Lightnin' :" Is a
Character All
Will Love

On next Friday evening, June s. John
Golden, producer of such well known
dramatic hits as THE First Year"
Turn to the Right Three Wise
Fools" and Seventh Heaven" will
send to the Augusta Opera House the
Notwithstanding comedy hit Light
MIN" which comes here direct from
its sensational run of seven months at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04

resume service from Bath On "
18th on Tuesdays, Inulsas..encpt
Saturdays, also Sundays IStsndst
July list at $50 A. NJ. .!sr Nc
time) for Westport JunctioScn riu6
Mahans, Five Islands, Isle 9. SQUIRE
Southport, Capitol Island anu nv abOf
Island. due Boothbay Har III, esf
40 A. M. Returning WIZ ,..dsys
Boothbay Harbor on siso 50.
THURSDAYS and Saturdays. az IL 4
days commencing July 10. .Sines y
NJ for Bath and all way-'
cept Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04

The E. f. Newbert Agency has sold
Camp Happiness and lot at Ocean
Point to Grace NJ. Frost and Rebecca
Milton. The new owners are making
extensive alterations and improve
ments to the cottage and expect to &C.
. cupy it for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04

Regular meeting of North Augusta
Grange Tuesday evening, June 5, first
and second degrees will be conferred
, or candidates. Members Of the girls
degree team are to come prepared to
work the second degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Mason of
Swan street, Joined an automobile
party yesterday composed Of Rich
mond and Boston parties on trip to
Boston and Attieborc, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-04

mount picture, which viii be pres
ented this evening at the Colonial
theatre. It's a riot. of run and laugh
tcr-AdV
, 1923-08-01
TELEGRAMS.
CT Cp0lV STATION

4 OlAO4~A ~ L ~
Glasgow. July 27th-Mr. Baldwin,
speaking before the Conservative Club on
the reparations problem last night, liken-
ed The effect of the Franco Belgian Occu-
patton Of the Ruhr on international trade
to inserting the blade of a penknife into
the work of a watch. The people, he
declared, were learn ing now alta gigantic
price the elements OF economies and for
pign exchange. 1t is not so much that
we have suffered through confusion in
Central Europe, he continued, as that
we are beginning to suffer, until some
form Of financial stability is obtained in
Germany, there will be no separations to
any one. The Premier also expressed
the opinion that though it was. looking
far into the future, in Russia we have
one of the largest potential markets in
the world.
WilIiamstown, Mass, July 9th. Mr..
Henry M0rgenthaH eX-United States
Ambassador to Turkey. gave the first
address at The opening session Of the in
stitute Of politics here today. He dis
cussed the triumph" Of the Turks at
Lausanne, dfplored the failure of the
United States to enter the conference,
except as an observer, and urged that
this country should now assume it's du
ties as a world power. The Lausanne
conference, said Mr.. Morgenthau, ''un-
doubtedly teaches the world this great
lesson, that unit, the big powers diregard
their selfish aims and the rapacity of
some of their businessmen, and will unite
in establishing proper system Of i|nterna-
t.onal customs and laws any small band
Of determined men as the Kema'i lists in
Turkey, or he B~olsheyists in Russia, can
at any time threaten the peace of the
world. 1t was almost pitiful that United
States citizens had to sit with their hands
tied, though their eyes were allowed to
observe how this WHY Turk triumphed
at this conference over all Countries,
Kansas City Mo July 27th.-rhe in
%vention of a gasoline engine without pis-
tons, which its inventor believes will
revolutionize the motor car industry has
been announced here by Mr.. Charles
BrothertOn. Mechanical experts who
have tested the engine say it will effect
remarkable economy of gasoline.
Paris, July 28jh. The French note to
Great Britain, in reply to the British
, 1923-08-01

4, Goldsworthy IA, bennett 10, Bessant
l, extras 8, total 211 In the bowling
the West Indians, Francis took one
wicket for SO runs, Browne five for IS,
Constantine one for 10, Small two for II,
and PASCAL one for 49,. The West Ia
dams will start their first innin 5 to-
day.
London, July 29th.-The four mem
bers of the House of Con mons who were
suspended from the House on June 9th,
because OF their DersiSting in the use OF
unparIiamentary language during a de-
bate, Mr.. Maxt0a, MI. Wheatley, the
Kew. Stephen and Mr.. Buchanan, have
sent a letter to the speaker of the House
stating that they intend to go to the
House of Commons on: Monday and claim
the right to take their seats. They
saw they trust that the speaker Will
SEE that no obstacle is put in their
way to do so. Fhe four members
in question in their letter to the
speaker submit that if they had been
Conservatives, instead Of Lab0ur Party
their treatment on June 9th would have
been different. They recall a somewhat
analogous case which occurred in 1913
and point out that it was then recognized
that three weeks suspension was an ade-
uuate punishment for disobeying the
ruling of the speaker.
Nome Alaska, July 29,h. The Siberian
Government is Quitting a vessel at
VladivostOck for a voyage to Wrangel
Island with the avoWed intention Of cap
turing the British explorers, headed by
Alan Crawford, Of Toronto, and taking
possession Of the island in The name Of
Russia, Captain Putta of the US trading
, 1923-08-01

suggestions as to a joint response to Ger
mpny's reparations memorandum, was
said autFolitauvriy today to have been
drafted with the determination to
exhaust every means Of reaching a tlll
accord with the British Government.
Phe delivery of the French note IS only
awaiting word from Brussels that the
Belgian note to London also is ready.
The French communication, in any case
will be delivered by the beginning
Of next week, whether the Belgian note
is ready or not, because NJ. POlncare IS
ready to comply with the desire OF Lord
Curzon to receive Frar ce's an?Wer before
the British Parliament adjOurns tOr the
Summer recess.
London. July 28th.-The opinion that
Great Britain eventually will be obllRed
to send its own reply to Germany with
out cooDeration from France and Belgium
is strengthened by the latest reports
from Paris, n Ob.erverS however
believe that the attitude Of Belgium, the
aim Of whose Government IS described
by the diplomatic correspondent OF the
Daily TELEGRAPH as n attempt TO bridge
The gulf between the British and french
stardpoints", may keep the Allies to-
gethar so that a united front toward Ger
many NAV be maintained. 1T Is reported
here that there is considerable diver
gepce in the French and Belgian views
and that, for one thing particularly, Bel
GUM looks with less favour than France
upon the p@tative British proposal OF he
appointment of an international commits
sion to investigate Germany's ability to
pay. The Belgian reply to Great Britain
is expected to be delayed a day or two
longer than the French, which it is anti
cipated WIu be delivered IN London today
or Sunday.
New York, July 9th. President Hard
ing has never had a more cordial recep
tion or hospilable welcome IN his OWn
country than thar which the Canadians
gave him at Vancouver on Thursday, the
New York Times points ut IN an cdltorl
al today. The Canadians opened their
hearts to Mr.. Han ding, the Times says
land his address was .oAe Of tho e utter
ances that are worth preservation, be-
cause they are SO genuine.
Sheffield, july ,h.-IWenty-one men
are believed to have been killed by AN
explosion in the MaItby colliery. Fire
has been causing trouble in the Maltby
workings for some weeks past.
London, July 18th. The food situation
in Germany is giving rise to some anxiety
in official quarters in London. 1t is I'M
derstood it was impossible to purchase
huttpr COOS or DOtatOpS in Germany
, 1923-08-01
Frederiksted Theatre

The red light was up. The house was
so crowded that there was scarcely any
standing DOM. The show will be re-
peated TO. NIGHT.
The Washington times., 1923-12-12

hurry Mother! Even a cross,
feverish, bilious or constipated child
loves the pleasant taste Of Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup" and it never
fails to open the bowels. A tea
spoonful today may prevent a sick
child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children
Of all ages printed on bottle.
Mother! You must say California"
or you may get an imitation fig
syrup.
The Washington times., 1923-12-12
ssNot Much Traffic. /"

''It was about $50 this morning.
your honor, that was,driying my
electric truck south on Georgia
avenue near Fairmont street. A
car honked behind me and q brick
wall on the other side OF the street
came over ana hit me on the noss.
When came to my truck was UP
on the sidewalk along with the de-
PENDANTS car, and q man from
Corby's bakery handed me q card
with number written on it, which
he had copied from the tag Of the
car that hit me, he said"
He Knows EN-.
Witness: 81 was running north
on Georgia avenue. and had just
passed the truck when saw the
defendant coming toward EneEat u
clip that made me stop and look
back. I've always noticed that.
when a car goes by me at the rate
he was running it's a sign that
someone is going to get hurt.
BOObs That Pass to the Right.
1.-THE truck was pretty well over
toward the car track, and the de-
PENDANT sounded his horn for room
to pass. The truck didn't pull
over quite quick enough and he
tried to pass between the truck and
the curb. He passed all but the
right hub cap, and I ran back and
found both cars on the east sidc-
walk. The truck drivers hand was
pretty well smashed and he was
otherwise out of adjustment, so /
wrote down the defendants num-
Der and gave it to him."
COllideS with IF"
Boob: 81 couldn't pass the
truck on the left, your honor. be-
vause there's row OF trolley. poles
In the center of the street. L
honked twice and he didn't move
over, so l took a chance on pass.
ing to the right. I'd have made
1t II he hadn't turned lust as
was even with him. 1 was only
going twenty miles an hour. This
Is the first accident I've had in ten
years driving"
The court: THE traffic ree1I;a-
tons say the slower the speed tha
nearer the curb But this is al.
Visory only, not mandatory. The
rule against passing another cer
on the right is mandatory and car.
rles penalty for its violation. The
court must find you guilty of col.
nolng' but In view of your ten
years OF good driving the court will
impose a penalty Of only SIS"
The Washington times., 1923-12-12
WITH THE
ALIBI
ARTISTS
THE TRAFFIC COURT
IN CROSS SECTION
Being q Skeleton Record
OF Cases Tried in Judge
Schuldt's Tribunal.
Read EN- And Worry
BY DONALD McDOUGAL

Smart AIeck to the Front.
.aThe defendant overlook me
about at the building line of M
at one-half street, your honor. I
was continuing across M street,
and he wanted to make a right
turn there. He seemed to con-
slider; It necessary to run in front
of me, and hooked the left end Of
my bumper on his running board.
He wasn't going any too slow,
and when we stopped I was up
on the sidewalk at the southeast
corner.
Automobile Courtesy.
ST got the mans license num-
Der while he was whipsawing to
get his fender loose. and when he
had completed the task and was
heading for South Capitol street,
I Bumped on his running board
and inquired his name. He
stopped his car and we had q
little conversation, but when
asked him IL he intended to settle
for the damage to my car, he
pushed me off the running board
and stepped on the gas"
Three-arln Aleck.
Boob: He was parked on One
half street near the corner of M,
your honor. and started up just
as I reached him. / sounded my
horn and held out my HAND
The court: Both at the same
timer"
YES, sir. Isignaled and slowed
up to turn the corner, and he
ran up on the sidewalk to avoid
me. That's all there was to it,"
Miracles Barred.
mot quite all. The court
doesn't believe that you can sound
your horn, hold out your hand
and guide your car, all at the
same time That's too much for
anyone to do, and too much for
anyone to believe. Don't get
yourself into a position where
such miracles are necessary.
This one will cost you $15."
The Washington times., 1923-12-12
FAIRMoNT HOTEL DISPUTE
BRINGS RECEIVER PLEA

Proceedings for the appointment
Of a receiver for the Fairmont
Hotel at Fourteenth and Fairmont
streets, northwest, We're begun yes
terday in the District Supreme
Court by Ivy NJ. Eaton, against
Claude NJ. johnson, her partner in
the business.
Plaintiff declares that following a
disagreement with johnson. she de-
manded that he sell her his interest
or buy out her share. She further
states he refused to buy or sell.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
rustee's Sale
OF VALUABLE
Mules, Farm Implements, Growing
Crops, and Household Goods

By authority vested in me under
and by virtue of deed of trust from
Edward j. Copes and Ella Copes, his
wife, dated July 3, 1923 land recorded
among the land records Of Worcester
County, Maryland, I will offer TO,
sale at public auction on the farm
where the said Copes and wife now
resides. same being in the Second
Eleetion district of Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, commonly called "Fair.
field" on
MONDAY, July 16, 1928
beginning at o'clock P. NJ, the fol.
lowing personal property:
Three mules, 1 horse, 2 hogs, lot
of geese, row marker, fertilizer dis
tributor, potato planter, clippers, rid
ing plow, bug poisoner, 2 horse NOW
err, horse cart, wagons, disc, riding
and walking cultivators, weeder, lime
distributor, drag, potato digger, gas
binder and other farm implements
household and kitchen furniture ant
all crops planted and CROWN" on thu
above named farm, called Fairfield
consisting chiefly of corn (about 20A.
tomatoes (about .16 Az and oats "a
bout @ Az.
And Immediately following the sail
of the above articles I will offer fol
sale at public auction the growing
wheat crop (about Az on the farm
commonly called Scotland" where :
certain George Armstrong, now lives
the Second Election district O
Worcester County, Maryland.
Terms of Sale:-Cash.
L. PAUL EWELL, Trustee.