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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13
Editorial Comment
Trv and See.

Try and see.
(Boston Transcript -,
Governor Baxter predicts there Will
m M more corruption in Maine cleo
tions Putting a few ballot-box stui :
fers in Jail may help to fulfill the
Governors prediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

"Pa, what is repartee?"
"As a rule, my son, it is an Insult
with its Sunday clothes on."-stray
Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

Mark Twain explains that truth is
stranger than fiction because fiction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

Events are treading' so rapidly on
one another at the Wiscasset Taber-
nacle these days that there is no lack
OF interest Sunday was high tide
day with meetings all day, the most
Impressive service being in the after
noon, when seven persons were bap-
tized in Sheepscot River. Six of
these were men, the seventh a wo-
man 81 years old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

81 think I'll go on the films"
Fine, l just know you'll be
star"
What makes you think SOP"
swell. whenever I get near you
seem to be in heaven"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

! man 81 years old.
Former Superintendent of Canton
| Schools w. l.. Chase, when returning
for the weekend from Boothbay
Harbor to Pennington. narrowly es-
capped death, when approaching
Pennington a bullet crashed through
the windshield of his car and passed
near the drivers wheel, and filed his
lap with glass. He did not discover
the source of the shot.
The Maine State Detective Associ-
alton will hold its annual meeting in
Lewiston Sept. 3, being the 23rd an
nual gathering. Chief William A.
Jack will preside over the session
when election of officers, with other
! important matters will come I'D in
the order of business. Charles A.
Maxwell of Portland, secretary. is
sending out the notices for the meet
ing.
The Androscoggin Mills or Lewis
ton closed down their plant Monday,
excepting the bag mill, which will
continue to operate with a reduced
crew. Mondays closing will affect
more than 500 hands, and the mill
officials state that the plant will not
reopen for at least one week Under
! ordinary conditions this concern en-
ploys from 1000 to 1900 hands. but
have been gradually curtailing for
the past two months until the num-
Der is between 500 and 500. General
business conditions are given as the
reason for Mondays shutdown.
The new $1,000 Ocean Park Me-
mortal Library built with funds con-
/ tributed by Ocean Park residents in
memory of parents and friends who
have made the summer community
possible, was dedicated Monday aft
ernoon. The chief address was de-
lvered by J. S. Stanley Durkee, PhD,
of Howard University, Washington,
ID. c. The keys were presented by
Mrs. Ethel E. DeMeritt of ocean
Park and Dover, y. H., chairman of
the building eommittee. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Asa NJ. Parker. Mu-
sic was furnished by the brass band
of the Grace Baptist church, Somer-
vile, Mass.
Chief of Police Ernest H. Robbins
OF Biddeford learned Monday that
the terrific report Saturday night
that rocked the cottages at Hills
Beach and frightened people at other
resorts along shore was caused by
the explosion of four sticks of dyna-
mite on Basket Island by a man
whose identity has not been learned.
1t is stated that he found four sticks
OF dynamite on the island that had
been there for some time, and that
he connected it by Wire with a bat
terry and applied the electricity. The
buildings on the island were rocked
as If by an earthquake and the glass
was broken in the windows of the
house on the island.
Mrs. Mabel Stearns of Dixfield is a
direct descendant of James Mills, a
member of the Boston Tea party,
who is buried in the old yard on
Grover Hill road. in the town of
Bethel. When a small child my
mother took me to the grave, and
told me the story Of the Boston Tea
Party. he being my great-great-
grandfather" said Mrs. StearnS.
His grave was the first one in the
yard when he was buried. A slate
stone marked his last resting place.
ana across the bottom was One of
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
SOUTHINGTON NEWS

At the meeting of a committee
 from the Plantsyille fire department and the board of fire commissioners held Thursday night 10 take action on the purchase of suitable fire ap- paratus for the Plantsville section of the town the commissioners advised the committee to defer action on the matter until after the town meeting at which the tax rate will be made. The idea Of the commissioners, it was explained. is to place the expense Of new truck, if it is decided 10 purchase one, under disbursements for next year.
 The commissioners admitted the necessity of new apparatus for the Plantsyille section an also added pro- lection for Southington. 1t is eN- pected that following the town meet ing rapid action will be taken on the matter.
 The Pexto basketball team will play the Winchester 4. c. team in the town hall This evening. A pre- iiminary game will also be played. Dancing will follow the feature game.
 Al the second meeting of the board Of relief held in the seiectmen's office Wednesday. only one property owner appeared. The next meeting of the board will be held Wednesday eve ming February IS. To date eight owners have appeared be- fore the board.
 The funeral Of Adoiph Working. who died at his home Thursday. vas held this afternoon at 2;s0 o'clock from his late home. Rev. Mae. H. Wallace. pastor of the P1antsyflle Congregational church. officiated at the service. Burial was in Oak Hill 
 At a meeting Of Court Industry. Foresters of America. to be held in Red Mems hall Monday evening. Deputy Grand Chief Ranger Patrick Cook of Bristol. assisted by his staf. vili install the newly elected officers. After the installation ceremonies a business meeting and social hour will Je enjoyed.
 The girls boulin team Of the Barnes company of Bristol Will bowl the girls team of the Peck. stow & Wilcox Co. at the local al- eys Monday evening.
 Al a meeting of the selectrHen held -esterdav ii was announced that they lad failed to reach an agreement yfh those seeking 10 lease the town iali for use as a moving picture the- ter.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
HEART ATTACKS

Angina Pecteris. Neuralgia Of Heart, Pains in Heart, Chest, Shoulders and Arms, si,ortne~s of Breath, Dropsical
 sneiIings. Kidney TrOufse. Bright's Disease, Diabetes. High Blood Tres sure, etc, promptly and permanently rfiieyezl without the nse Of drugs and medicines through the Walden Meth cd. Upon receipt Of a complete ex- plantation of your symptoms. free de- seriptiVe literature uiIl be sent by The walden Institute. suite 4f stearns Bldg. s5 Pratt st., Hartford. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
TroHeys Are Delayed
WARD OFF GRIPPE

Get rid of that cold quickly befor. se,, tfish conditions set in sud vog b.vs case of grippe. Isonsrdiis Cough sv,gs tofe2sote1l quickly soofhes sDd kes1s ,n hrosis cuts the phlesm. protects tho lfeyou htve | tight eouxk. fss s.il grippe or bronehitis ret d boffl. rf r.s-s. srdiis Cough Syrup (Creosofedl sss r..s oH nsore srious trouble, Ffse for xh,<[ ing cyrFh and croup. The safe. rurs srs Jaesssnt remedy thst you css Sspsns uc9n Protect your ckiIdrsa ard rour. sell At youf erugrists.
 SOLD BY CI1Y DRUG sTORE
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09

Boy Scouts of the city observed the fourteenth anniversary of the inaug- uration of the scout movement in this country last night at the parish house of the First Congregational church by a special program. In- cluded in the events was a talk by former Representative stephen M. Wells, first president of the local scout council. An especially touching part of the exercises was the tribute the former President Woodrow Wilson, paid by the scouts. The program fol- lows:
 Scout Assembly,
 Bugler Philip Ingram Annual Renewal of the Scout Oath,
 Bristol Boy Scouts Selo--The Cuckoo,
 Miss Elizabeth Gleason Hymn Boy Scout Quartet Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Tenderfoot Inyesture Ceremony. Solo-The House That Jack Built,
 Miss Elizabeth Gleason Address, Hon. stephen NJ. Wells Taps.
 ltOnOr IOrmer iTeSide1it Exercises in tribute to former President Woodrow Wilson in charge Of the grammar and high school pu- pills of the city took place yesterday afternoon at the high school audi torium. The spacious auditorium was filled to capacity and fine program was carried out. The program fol- lows:
 Tribute Of President Calvin Cool idge.
 Tribute Of former President Will liam Howard Taft.
 Tribute of Robert Lansing. Tribute of Secretary Herbert Hoover.
 Tribute of Lloyd George. Tribute of A. Mitchell Palmer. Singing, America, the Beautiful" Former President Wilson, a tribute by the Rev. Ernest l.. Wismer, pas tor of the First Congregational church.
 Singing, America.
 Salute to the Flag.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
RESIGNATION FROM
 PULPIT ACCEPTED
Church Seeks No One to Succeed
 Rev. MT. HaZen
DR. GOODWIN GETTING BUSY
Delay in Trolley Schclule-I,esults of Bowling in Kensington Lcaguc-- Bible Glass WilI Meet Next We'd ncs,ia,--Ncws n the Churches.

The kensingion Congregational church has accepted the resignation of Rev. Carleton Hazen, it became known today. The resignation takes effect three months from the time 1t was rendered. Rev. MT. IIazen stated today that he has not yet been of- ilcially notified Of the acceptance, but has heard that the church has done so.
 II was stated today that no steps have been taken to secure a minister to fill the place of Rev. MT. Hagen. This will probably be done in a short time.
 Rev. Mir. Hazcn is undecided as tq where he will go when he leaves kensington. He stated this morning that he has made no plans.
 GoaIwin fAkes steIs
 pr. A. J. Goodwin Of Kensington is not letting the grass grow under his feet in regard to the proceedings which he intends to take as a result of having been notified that his li- cense as physician has been revoked.
 pr. Goodwin stated today that he has conferred with several lawyers as 10 the steps necessary to be taken, but that he has not definitely re- tained any one of them to help him. When asked if he was still allowed 10 practice until the results of his ease became known. he stated that the lawyers he had conferred with did not agree on that point. Some Of them thought that he should con. iinue to practice while others were of the opinion that he should dis continue his practice. He has de- cfded to discontinue his practice for the time being. He said today that I5 has compiled with the law in every detail up to the present time and he Is not going to give anyone chance to come back at him al this late date.
 He said that he would start his proceedings very soon. Dr. Goodwin, together with the other physicians in the state recently notified of the re- tUkation of thir licenses. has been notified by Prohibition Director Prank T. Putney. to return to his office all government permits for the prescrip- ton of liquor. together with records and prescription blanks.
 Troiieys Are Delayed
 There was no trolley service this morning from z o'clock until nearly : o'clock between the Kilby House in kensington and Brook street, New Britain, due to broken wire near Brook street A large number of Kensington people who commute to New Britain factories were late for work.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deep ap- preeiation and thanks to all our neighbors and friends for their kind ness in the loss Of our dearest wife and mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Duffy Me keon.
 Signed, John McKeon and Family.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
Bible Glass Meeting

Bible Glass Meeting
 1t is expected that Professor George NJ. Butcher of Wesleyan uni versity will address the meeting of the Berlin Mems Bible class at the community house next Wednesday evening. Professor Butcher is well known and will address the Central Congregational club at the South church. New Britain, Tuesday eve ming. Efforts have been made to se- cure this prominent speaker and it is expected that he will be present.
 East Berlin Items
 The library will be open Monday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 and in the evening from 7:30 to s:30 o'clock for the exchange of books.
 St. Marks minstrels of New Britain will present an entertainment for the benefit of St. Gabriel's church at Ath- letic hall Friday evening, February 29. Dancing will be enjoyed after the entertainment.
 There will be a celebration Of the holy communion at St. Gabricl's church Sunday at 2 a. m., followed by Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Rev. Samuel sutcliffe of New Britain will have charge of the services.
 A. A. North has returned to his home on Grove street after spending the past few days travelling through the middle west for the skinner Chuck Co. Of New Britain.
 The services at the Methodist church Sunday will be held in the basement of the church as the main rart of the church is being re-decor- ated. The regular morning service will be held at 10:45. followed by Sunday school at 12 o'clock. The Ep- worth league will meet at 6.45 D. m. and the regular evening service will follow at 7:30 o'clock.
 The ladies of St. Gabriers church will meet at the home of Mrs. Arr thur Lawrence on Tuesday afternoon Of next week.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
Bristol Briefs.

A son, Everett Shepard, Jr., has been born to Mir. and Mrs. Everett Shepard of New Britain, formerly of George street. Mir. Shepard is member of the Bristol Lumber Go.
 Benjamin Hynes is seriously i'll at his home on Goodwin street with pneumonia.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09

last night at the high school by score of 3S to 37. Dancing followed the game.
 The West Ends will play the Mid dletown five tonight at Red Mems hall.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
Program Is Postponed

The special Sunday school mission ary program and offering which was scheduled for tomorrow at the Ken sington Congregational church, has Leen postponed until next Sunday, February IF.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
Kensington Congregational

The subject of the sermon at the morning service at 10.45 o'clock will be "The Mark of Greatness" Rev. Carleton Hazen, the pastor will preach. Sunday school will be held at 12;i0 D. m. and the Christian En- deayor society will meet at 6 o'clock. The subject or the meeting will be How and What Jesus Taught" The choir will hold rehearsal at ' o'clock in fbe rxpninp
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
kensington Methodist

The regular morning service will De held at 10:45 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. May B. Lord, will preach from the text, St. James 2:s-9. In the eNe- ming at T:30 o'clock a special Wash ington and Lincoln service will be held. There will be a stereopticon lecture in connection with the service and telling incidents in the lives of the men will be related.
 The Junior league will meet Thurs day afternoon at 3:45 o'clock. In the evening at 1880 o'clock tAere will be A song service. This will be followed by the Bible study class. The subject of this weeks Bible study will be St. John 14. The Epworth League will meet after the Bible study class.
 A Valentine social will be given by the ladies of the church next Friday eveping. There will be special music pantomimes and refreshments. A gem erai good time is expected. Mrs George Tryen is chairman of the com mittee of ladies in charge of the affair.
 oniciaI Board Meeting
 An important meeting Of the ofi- cia1 board of the Kcnsington Metho- dist church will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 Items Of Interest
 Mrs. Samuel A. Fiske and MISS Victoria Fiske are spending a few days in New York city. Miss Ruth Hanford, daughter or NIT. ard Mrs. Frank Hanford of Per cival avenue, Kensington. is spending a short time in town. She is stu dent al the Methodist hospital in Brooklyn.
 Miss Marjorie Moore Of Kensington is in New York city.
 Returns From Florida
 William Whitman of Kensington has returned from a stay of several weeks in Florida.
 Kensfngton Bowling Ieague
 The weekly session Of the Kensing- ion bowIers was held last evening at the Casino Alleys, New Britain, an excellent series of matches being played between the teams of the league. The results follow:
 WASHINGTON LEAGUE
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
St. Paul,s Church

Masses will be celebrated at St. Paul's church, Kensington, tomorrow at 8 and 10 o'clock by Rev. J. C.. Brennan. Sunday school will follow the 10 o'clock service.
 Sacred Heart Chursh
 Rev. J. c. Brennan of Kensington will celebrate mass at Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock tomorrow morn ing. Sunday school will follow.
 Berlin Congregational
 Rev. Charles s. Wycoff of the First Congregational church, Plainville, will deliver the sermon at the morning service at the Berlin Congregational church tomorrow at 10.45 o'clock. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske will he in the pulpit at the Plainville church. The Boys class will meet at 10 o'clock and Sunday school will be held at 12 o'clock, the Mems Bible class meeting at the same time in the house. The Junior league will meet at 3:30 o'clock and the Young Peoples society will meet at G o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
33S Pay Taxes

Tax Collector W. J. Hemingway stated today that payment of personal taxes is being made readily this year. To date, 33S of those liable out of a total of 1895 have already paid and many more are expected within the next few days. The time limit for the payment expires the last day of this month and it is expected that a large proportion of the taxes will have been na i'd hN fhaf time
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
Kcystones NiIi

The Ksystones Of the Boys club aon from ihs Waterbury Boys club
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
Reports From Sick Room

The condition of Fred Bullen, who was operated upon yesterday at St. Francis hospital in Hartford was re- ported today to be slightly more com fortable. He stood the trip to the hospital very we'll and hopes are be- ing entertained for his recovery.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
Official Board Mt

An important meeting of the ohl- cial board of the Kensington Metho- dist church will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
Energetic Club Meets

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New Britain herald., 1924-02-09

The Piainville Trust Co, will be closed all day February i2, Lincoln's birthday, and recognized as a legal holiday in this state. Nothing deiiniSe is known about the town offices or other concerns here or their plans for the day.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-09
NeW Rarl,er Arritcs.

Dudley Marseglia of s Meadow street. employed in inc Delano bar Der shop on North Main street. is being congratulated today on the ar- rival of a son yesterday. The stork liked the Delano employees so well that a daughter. Elisa, was Isft at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. John I.acetrig- r.oln ,.r a1 a.rr.rt-.rr a.ro...
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-19

anything heretofore offered IN this
city, is continuous performance of
dramatic stock and feature photo
plays, from 1870 to II o'clock.
This addition of picture will add
variety to the program and at the
same time eliminate the long waits
before and between acts, which has
always been the undesirable part OF
stock bills Bobby Iarue, popular
comedian among stock followers here,
viii again be with the Lincoln Play
ers wf5 will offer all next week The
Cowboy, and the Lady" western
comedy drama in four acts
The Thotoplay program will include
a feature and comedy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-19
ANOTHER MUTUAL SHOW
BOOKED AT BROADWAY

Girls from the Follies" will be the
Mutual Wheel burlesque attractions
at the Broadway next week The cast
includes Harry Harrigan, Bert Blake.
Bob and Gladys Conn, Marguerite
Spencer, Nola Edwards, Lillian Ev-
ans, Brad Sutton, Dot Debeu and 9th
ers. There is also a chorus and mum
Der Of specialties
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-19
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Bayes flop in concert; Good Morning
DeaIie''; THE Bingham Girl; Sally
Irene and Mary: Ruth St Denis and
Clara Kimball Young.
+ + +
Had several chats with Dave Ma
ron, old-time burlesque actor, this
week. He seems to know everybody
in the show business. When a man
has been il the show business nearly
fifty years he is bound to know many
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-19

pc ople- And might add that Marion
has the best Columbia Wheel bur
lesque show that has played the Cap
itol this season.
+ + i
On next Wednesday night at the
South Side Turner Hall. the M. M. NJ.
Club, kindergarten No. IS, will pre-
sent The Rainbow Kimona Girls. -
The whole neighborhood is back OF
this show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-19
WATSON'S SHOW
DUE At CAPITOL
New Summer Policy for Lin
coin Square Theater.

Sliding Billy Watson, who heads
his own Big Fun Show" at the Capt.
tol next week, is one of the best
known comedians in Columbia bur
lesque. He is a well-known dancer
Supporting Sliding" Billy Watson
are Inez de Verdier, Ethel De Veaux
and Ruby Wallace The assistant CO
median is Benny Plat and the mere
male portion of this snappy show 9th
erwise registers Frank Mallahan, Mar
ray Bernard, Frank Scanneu, Oliver
de Grant and Prince Rosucci.
The season will close at the Capitol
a week from today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-19
Rounding
Round
TheaterS

WALTER D. HICKMAN

EF is no hard job to pick the
ten best shows Of the 1923-1924
season in this city. We have
had a slim season. Some of the best
attractions did only fair business and
some rearly, starved to death My
choice of the ten best shows of the
season is as follows: Blossom Time, ="
either company, at the Murat; Music
Box Revue at English's; The Fool"
at the Murat3 ''Loyalties." at Eng
nsh's; Mitzi, in THE Magic Ring" at
English's; The Lady in Ermine" at
Murat; "kiki," at English's; THE
Passing Show" at the Murat; Earl
CAROLS Vanities at English's and
Duse il THE Closed Door" at the
Murat. Among the failures Of the
season, as 1 see them, We're the Nora
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-19

Mae Marsh Mary MacCaIen Zena Keefe Dorothy Chapel
ores Cassne George Clarke Marian Swayne Edward Rose
and other celebrities the movie world will take part
festivities in person Meet them face to face.