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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-10
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to Warehouses; spectacular business
career.
Attorney Hart displayed copies OF
placards. posted thruout the city. ad.
vertlsinR Tho Stars series. and
quoted at length from the opening
article in tho series.
Counsel for tho defendant made
no objection TO any OF these uues.
tons. but Judge Hall interrupted
Hart several times. intimatlng that
he was going too far.
Attorney Reames interposed.
They cnn 20 as far as they like.
your honor. Wen meet them on
their own grounds. This thing has
been going on for months and
months
Judge Hall permitted Hart 70 con.
tlnue for quite "a while after this.
but finally stopped him. declaring:
There "a a certain limit 20 such
examinations. You may ask the
prospective jurors II they win be in.
fIuenced by what has appeared in
the papers. but there IL no necessity
for all this detail"
Attorney Reames made frequent
illusions to Edwin selvln. the pub.
Usher, who also goes under tho
name OF Slease." and to his paper,
which ne referred TO as "a news.
paper that calls itself the Business
f-trnrtnin
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-08
Street Skirts of
Dresses of Today
Shorter Garments Still Pop.
ular With Majority of
e, Americans.

Flow many Of you are going to sing
raises about the shorter skirts for
treet wear? Yes, your number Is
giOn, asserts fashion writer In the
unsas City Star. And you are right
wish to dress in the way that shows
"u ut your best. Short skirts are GER
,inly for the American girl. She Is
tilt to show them Off, to demonstrate
.Iat they are the only ones eminently
uited to the generation that now calls
,self youthful.
Well, the fact Is that your street
,kirts can be of all sorts Of shortness
md show as much Of your lower ex-
-re1nities as you deem wise and At.
The tailOrs Of smart street dresses and
ailored suits are saying that ten,
'leven and twelve inches are the meas
lrements, depending largely upon your
ieight and the general outlines Of your
Individual figure.
All suits are being made short
nough for walking, without any re-
trictions included in their shaping and
IlhAAASs <AAu SiiAo 10 IL OC WhCthCA IhCJ
ire parts Of costume suits, of tailor
made suits, Of street dresses or Of coat
rocks. The street ruling for the
ength Of skirts is all the same-they
must be short and comfortable and
good looking in proportion. They must
he adjusted to the best uses and needs
u the American girl.
But then we come to the dressier
rlothes-to evening dresses and after.
noon frocks for tea, dancing and bridge
mrties, and any of the other functions
hat girls find interesting In the latter
iours of the day. These skirts are
longer and they have a wide latitude.
depending upon the girl. her tastes and
the type Of entertainment which her
.lress is designed to grace.
Some Of them-and this Is largely
true of formal evening gowns-sweep
the floor, in direct contrast to the skirt
that the young lady has been wearing
I'LL day long. But then the ideas for
these gowns. are taken from the period
styles, and in order to keep them true
" type tuCy iuuSI OC iuuuC " IouSh thC
ground or trail along, and no one has
the least desire to interrupt the truth
fulness Of the design nor Its relation to
the period which has been its inspira.
ton.
Full skirts are long, touching the
floor all the way round their manifold
widths. and, whether they are edged
with lace to make them transparent
around their lower edges or whether
they carry the thickness Of their stiff
materials right to the floor, they still
retain that quaint and old-fashioned
air which fits them into the period de
signs that are retained so faithfully in
their pristine freshness for the modern
young miss to- wear and make perfect.
as shown by the setting off Of her
strictly straight and modern figure.
The draped dresses for evening
and these are worn by the women Of
more mature years-are uneven in
length, some portions of them hitting
the ground and other parts Of them es
Gaping that area by many inches.
There are panels and trains that trail
away. while the draped portion Of the
gown itself is apt to wcnd Its way
high. leaving 1t to some overhanging
area to finish the line and supply the
space that 1t leaves open and free.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-08

Either men or women friends will
appreciate a pretty telephone screen
for a gift. Here is one with a foun-
dalton of cardboard, covered with
satin and ornamented with triangles of
tapestry or figured ribbon, finished
with gold braid. The reverse side is
lined with plain silk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-08
Windsor Chairs.

Perhaps the best CHAIR for use In
.ither living room or dining room Is
hat of the Windsor type. Thes'
come in various shapes, some wifi
rush seats, and either with or with
out arms.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-08
The Choice of chokers.

The girl who prefers street suits of
gray or blue will do we'll to choose a
gray choker. If her choice Is black,
the choker can be of tan or gray. If
she looks best in brown. she is espe
cially fortunate, because she may make
her selection of furs from wide
range of brown shades, which are,
after all. the most pleasing and the
easiest to obtain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
OAKLAND

Miss Isabel Hewey of Lisbon Falls
is at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles B. Sturtevant Of Oakland
Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Benson. Mrs.
Myra Holmes, Mrs. Herbert Wilbur
and Hudson Wilbur went by auto to
Augusta Wednesday to attend the
Reunion of the Third Maine Regi-
ment. of which Mr.. Benson is a mem
! ber
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sturtevant
and Miss Cecile Bushey of Oakland
Heights were guests Thursday of
Mrs. Frank Wakeman of Lisbon
Falls, making the trip by auto. They
We're accompanied by Mrs. Charles
b. Sturtevant. who will remain for a
week to visit her daughter Mrs
Wakeman.
Harry II. Hodgman Of Woonsock-
ct. +. l., and Raymond Roberts, dem
onstrator for the Courier Car Co. of
Lewiston. were calling on friends in
town Wednesday. Mr.. Hodgman is
a former resident Of Oakland and at
one time was employed in the Cas-
cade Wooden mill Al present he is
engaged in the worStcd and wooden
business, at Woonsocket. r. l., and
has been passing his vacation with
relatives in Sebattus.
Miss Narjory Whitney, who is
passing the summer at Belgrade
Lakes with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Whitney, was visitor in
,, town Thursday.
Mrs. Edith Forth, who is employ
ed at the Sanitorium in Fairfield, Wis
/ tied her two children, Eldora and
Edward Forth, Wednesday, at tho
~
!, of the Fairfield road.
Rev. and Mrs. f. F. McIntire and
two children of Chelsea, Mass. who
are passing their vacation at Dex-
| ter. were guests Wednesday of Mr.
Mclntire's grandmother. Mrs. Lizzie
! Mclntire Of Summer street.
Mrs. Thomas Bates and grand
children, LuraN and Mary Bunker
have gone to Belgrade to visit Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Merchant for a
few days.
Mrs. jacob s. Knight of Main
street was guest Wednesday of
Mr.. knights parents. Mr.. and Mrs
,. ID. Knight of the Fairfield road.
Mrs. John Hodsdon. who recently
underwent a surgical opera ton, at
the Elm City hospital in Waterville,
Is reported to be improving. n
The McSsalonskee National bank
and the Cascade Savings bank will be
closed all day today. Tr;Say Aug. 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin NJ Foster of
Waterville and Mrs. Jesse NJ. Fair
other of Boston, Mass, who is
passing the summer at the Greeley
home on Water street attended the
minstrel show given by The oys at
the y. NJ. c. A. camp 1t East Win
throp Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Aver and
daughter Mary of West Medford,
Mass, were calling on old friends in
town recently. Mr.. Aver is an Oak
land boy, son of the late John Aver.
The Fidelity class of the United
Baptist church will meet Friday aft
ernoon in the church vestry.
The Patriotic organizations of the
town are requested to meet this Gri-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
Believe Ministers
Neglecting Youth

Isles of Shoals. n. H.. Aug. 9.-The
failure of Christianity to carry its APP
peal today is due to it's focusing its
work upon adults and making that with
youth incidental, asserted Gilbert II
Roehrig, executive secretary in charge
of boys work at the Boston Young
Mems Christian Association. who ad-
dressed the Institute for Religious Ed
ucation of the Unitarian Laymen's
League at Star Island todaX
"Our ministers have not been suffi-
GENTLY trained for youth work but have
only sermonized," he continued. ITO
do business with youth we must find a
way of relating religion to life. We
should take advantage of the gang
instinct, the spirit of adventure and
the imag ination of youth in presenting
those ideals which make for full life.
Do not be afraid to give young men
serious problems. for they can con-
quer many that adults would hesitate
to touch"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
PITTSFIELD

The local merchants shave agreed
to close their stores at II o'clock
noon on Thursday, August 16, that
all may have an opportunity to at
tend the Four County Fair The
mills will cO-optIate and close at
no. n to give tie operatives a chance
to enjoy the fair. The management
announced WeinC sday that they had
secured the North Nassalboro base
bail team to play the team represent
ing the Hollingsworth q Whitney
Co., at the fall grounds on Satur-
day afternoon, August 18th. There
is great deal OF rivalry between
these two teams, and a lively con-
test is promised as a substantial
prize Is to be awarded to the Win
ing team.
Miss Arlene Russell left Wednes-
day for Canterbury. n. H, where
she will be the guest of Miss Amy
flastrldse.
Lieut.. Commander f. D. Manocll,
now stationed at the Philadelphia
Navy yard and his brother, WILDER
Manccis of Harrison, n. j., are in
town, guests of their parents, Mr..
and Mis-. d. w. Manock on LRnccy
street.
Neg Lillian Hill Seekins of Rock
land is the guest of Mrti and Mrs.
Herbert l.. Spaulding.
Charles Bradbury, Mrs. Emily
Bradbury. Miss Eta Bradbury and
+. w. Coolidge motored to Dover
Thursday to attend the centennial.
A very enjoyable party was given
by Mrs. l.. w. Marden at her sum-
mer home at Lake Sebasticook,
Wednesday afternoon. The ladies
known as the M. ID. Club or Merry
Danes, motored over in the forenoon
and the day was passed most happily.
A bountiful and delicious lunch was
served by the hostess. Those pres
ent were Mrs. Edith Huff, Mrs. Edith
Prescott, Mrs. Matte Witham. Mrs.
Dolly McMichael, Mrs. Edith Bartlett,
Mrs. Ellen Smith, Mrs. Eva Atwell,
Mrs. Myra Brigham. Mrs. Cora
Coolidge, Mrs. Maude Hurd, Mrs.
Jesse Dow.
Miss Grace Walker accompanied by
her sister, Miss Jennette Walker of
Auburn, were visitors in Newport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
Abernethy Library
to Middlebury College

Burlington, VT, Aug. s-The not
able library of DIR. j. w. Abernethy,
who died at his home in this city on
July 1, will go to Middlebury college
under a provision Of his will which
was made public here today. DIR.
Abernethy was graduated from Mid
dlebury in 1876 and had been trus-
tee of the college since 1901.
The collection consists Of about
5000 volumes, the greater part Of
which are first editionstof American
authors. 1t is to be preserved and
maintained forever as q separate
and distinct library ''in order" the
will says, that its greatest useful
ness may be realized as source Of
original material for the study Of
the history and development Of our
nations literature" The Thoreau
section alone contains more than $50
items, including books, pamphlets,
manuscripts and numerous personal
relics.
The executors Of the win are DR..
Abernethy's brother, Frank D. Alb
ernethy, of Burlington, and Prof.
Charles b. Wright Of Middlebury
college. The college will take over
the library as soon as suitable hous-
ing has been provided for 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
PRACTICAL FIELD
PROBLEMS WORKED
OUT BY ARTILLERY

The plans as laid out some time
ago for the encampment of the 152nd
Field Artillery, were followed exact
ly Thursday by the four batteries of
the battalion. In the morning two
batteries were occupied with mounted
practice while the other two were
busy with standing gun drill and
other dismounted drill. In the after
noon the batteries changed their
work, the ones having mounted drill
in the morning taking dismounted in
the afternoon and vica versa.
The headquarters detail showed up
well in its drill. laying about 2 IL
miles of telephone line and wiring up
the phones and switch board in an
hour. They are provided with four
wheel, horse drawn wire reels and
know how to use them as will be seen
from the speed with which they laid
the wire. The installation was in
good order and Major Dingwall sent
orders to that detachment over the
wire.
Some little excitement was caused
by the slipping of saddle during the
drill Thursday. The saddle slipped
back over the horses loins and the
excited animal began to buck, throw
ing the rider. The horse continued to
buck in an effort to rid himself of the
saddle and it was with some trouble
that he was quoted and the saddle
adjusted.
This afternoon part of the battalion
will be present with their equipment
at Monument park to participate in
the exercises which are to be held
simultaneously with the funeral of
the late President Harding at his
home in Marion Ohio. No work will
be carried on at the camp with the
exception of that necessary to take
care of the horses and men and to get
the equipment in shape for the exer-
cises. Orders have been received
from the commander of the First
Corps Area that all activities at the
camp shall cease on that day in
honor Of President Harding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
SERVICES TO Be At
MEMORIAL HALL
this AFTERNOON

In full accord with the spirit of
the highest official proclamations
setting apart Friday, the day when
the mortal remains of our lamentcd
President will be laid at rest. as a
day of public assembly for mourning
and prayer, the citizens of Oakland
are requested to gather at the Me-
mortal hall promptly at Il noon,
standard time, and particape in the
following memorial service. which
will be supported officially by all the
patriotic orders of the town: Pro-
ccssional prelude. Entrance of pa
trotic orders; Mrs. George Pullen,
pianist; silent prayer, (standing;)
invocation; anthem, selected, direct
ed by George Pullen: reading of
proclamations by President Coolidge
and Governor Baxter. by Dean s.
Peacock; hymn. Lead Kindly
Light" scripture reading, Rev. w.
F. Holman; prayer, Rev. NJ. G. Ben
nett; anthem. selected; Memorial
address. Rev. Francis s. Bernauer:
hymn, My Faith Looks Up to Thee; >
bcnediction; taps.
Members of patriotic orders are
requested to assemble at their head
quarters Il minutes carly, so as to
enter the hall in a body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
CESSATION OF ALL BUSINESS
WHILE CAPITAL CITY RENDERS
TRIBUTE TO DEAD CH|EFTAIN

The memorial services to be held at
Monument Park this afternoon at 4
o'clock will be of most impre ssivc
nature.
With the active participation of the
l52nd Field Artillery. the seth Infantry
Brigade Headquarters Company and
Company + of the 10Srd Infantry. the
exercises will perhaps BE the most i'm
pressive Of any that will be held in
the State There will be no street
parade and the various units will gath
er at Monument Park and remain
drawn up in formation during the en-
tire program to do their bit in paying
the city's tribute to our late president.
Mayor Ernest L. Mclean will deliver
the memorial address and will be as
sisted in carrying out the program by
the Augusta Military Band, which will
play several Of the hymns which were
the late leaders favorites.
The James Fitzgerald Post of the
American Legion will appear in two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
Ku Klux Khan Lecture
at Golden Cross Hall

L. Eugene Farnsworth, VINO is I'M
derstood to be the state organizer
for the Ku KluX Khan, is scheduled
to deliver a lecture at Golden Cross
hall in this city, Tuesday evening,
August IA. The announced subject
of the lecture is characterization
and the Ku Klux Khan"
AS has been the practice In the
various other cities and towns in the
state, admittance to this meeting
will be by ticket. The tickets are
printed with spaces for the name
and address of the bearer, and also
a QUESTIONABLE which ipterrogates
the holder as to eligibility and de-
sire to join the X. X. x.
1t is reported that the Khan or
ganizers have been seeking to start
organization work in this city for
some time, but have met with diff
culties in securing hall for the lee
ture by Mr.. Farnsworth. which
seems to be the preliminary step in
the organization process. 1t is un-
derstood that an agent OF the Khan
was refused the use of City Hall by
Mayor Mclean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
BAD COLLISION ON
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NOBODY INJURED

A collision from the rear which
resulted in considerable damage to
the leading car, but fortunately with
no injuries to either driver or pas
sengers occurred about 1890 Thurs
day morning on Riverside Drive,
abotu five miles from this city. Frank
Seavey of Is Murray street, Augusta,
was proceeding toward Waterville,
and as he neared the NJ. F. Appleton
place, which is on the right Of the
highway going in that direction. He
slowed down, put his Overland
roadster into second gear and held
ont his arm to indicate that he con-
templated turning off the road into
the Appleton driveway.
AS the Seavey car reached q point
oiagonally across the right side of
the road with the front wheels in the
driveway. Nash coach approached
from the rear. crowded hard over to
the right of the road and struck the
light roadster heavy blow on it's
| right running board. The roadster
was turned half around. facing back
in the direction of Augusta, and
right side of the road. The two cars
were locked together with wheels and
mudguards, The driver of the Nash
car, secured assistance in eXtricat-
ing his machine from the mix up and
as it was but slightly damaged and
its operation not affected. he con-
tinued in the direction of Waterville,
without giving his name. The car
carried the license number 40.444 and
inquiry at the motor vehicle regis
, tration Office at the State House re-
vcaled that the car was registered in
the name of Alton T. Littlefield of
Dresden avenue, Gardiner.
The scene of the accident was in
vestigated by Officer Felker Of the
Augusta police department. Mr..
| Seavey stated that before he made
| the turn from the road into the hp
pleton driveway, he looked behind
| him and could see no car approach
! ing for distance of some SO yards
| to the crest of a slight rise where
! there is a curve in the road. 1t was
| Mr.. Seaveys emphatic declaration
| that the Littlefield car was being
driven at an excessive rate OF speed
| around the curve. The Overland
roadster was severely racked, the
right running board and mud guards
being practically demolished and
| forced into the body. Both rear
| wheels were cdumpled and the axle
| badly sprung.
| Mr.. Seavey was alone in the road
| stcr at the time he was struck from
| the rear, and it is understood that
| there was a woman with the driver
! of the Littlefield car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10

sections and will have an active part
in the exercises. They will have both
uniformed ard a civilian section and
will carry their colors with color guard
and will furnish from their ranks the
bugler and the firing squad which will
assist by firing the burial salute and
the sounding of taps. The local post
Will undoubtedly turn out in large
numbers.
A space will be reserved for the
members of the G. A. r. and any other
patriotic organizations which might be
able to gather at the monument to pay
their last respects to the late head of
our national government.
Mayor Mclean in his proclamation
closes all business at IL o'clock and he
sincerely hopes that all citizens of
this city will observe the afternoon
by coming to Monument Park and as
sisting him in paying the city's last
respects to the memory, of one of the
most popular leaders our country has
ever known
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-10
Local Lad Shines
in Y. M. c.. A. Show
Especial to kennebec Journal.)

NopeCldl TO henncDeC J0urnal)
Winthrop Center, Me. Aug. 9.-It
was big night in camp, Thursday
evening when a bang-up good min
strel show was presented at the
State Y. NJ. c. A. camp. Friends and
relatives of the boys from far and
near motored out to attend the big
ming was Donald Hewitt of Augusta,
who was an end man, sang, "Hey,
You Want Any Codfish?" This for
mer Chizzle Wizzle star did himself
proud in the execution of that popu-
lar number. The other end men,
who also had clever numbers, were
T. Stinson of Augusta. Kenneth
Stitham of Pittsfield, Lloyd Bridg-
ham of Bangor, Bernard Lucus of
Gardiner and Harold Mcleod of Au-
gusta. The chorus was composed of
% lusty voices and everybody knew
the words, SO needless to say the
walls of the Auditorium, where the
show was staged, rang with mel
ody.
Mr. InterlocutQr was Leland Stacy.
the newly appointed secretary of
Boys Work at the Augusta Y. NJ.
G.. A. Mr. Stacy, who is activity
director at the ~" camp, coached
the Ministries.
The show started at 80 O'Clock
and a good hour and Il half of fun
was enjoyed. Nobody was forgotten
in kindly jokes and puns. At the
piano was Roy Smith of WatCrVille
The stage directions and the light
ing effects were in charge of George
Sammctt of Boston.