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New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
,Jcgion Membership Drive

Although TO official report has been ,sceived from T;olion-kasica Post. American Legion which is n the ,oidst nr membership campaign. t is unde-siood ths. the campaign is icing eoaiJe.4d with great succsss. is.p,rts rom Tho posts ia I'isi1siiie
 New Btits;a ard Southiugtnn in5i- es<~ that in these places the tam-
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
To Hold Carnival

Court Mattabessett. foresteTs oi America, will hold their annual carni- al in their hall in Kensington or the nights of May 21. g. 2 and q. The committee in charge is hard at work ,.aEirs plans for ,he affair and # Is boeed 10 make if a larger event than has been in past years.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Court Trial Tomorrow

Frank scheible Of Plaintille and sdoiph MaiuIls vill both he tried in the local police court tomorrow on charges of assault and breach Of the peace. They were arrested yesterday morning al The Standard Steel N Bearings Co. following fist light started from an argument over the work there. Policeman Andrew fIo- gan who was summoned to intervene found cause for arrest
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Ntnr pance At ernnge

According to reports heard about the streets today all Is set for the an pusl May dance 10 be held in the Grsnse hall this evening. The hall has been attractively decorated and large crowd is expected to attend the affair which has gained considerable ofa reputation as being one of Ser ms most elaborate social affairs. Mu- sic will be furnished by high class ,.,.rt,esfra md refreshments served.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09

Fresh native fowls at the rlain- ville Cash Market on Whiting street. --adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Tennis Enthusiasts Meet

There was a large gathering or ten- his enthusiasts at the Community Home last evening and indications arc that the tennis season this year will excite a great deal of interest. Plans were made for the coming season and il is hoped that it will be possible to have an elimination contest similar to the one held last year so it Will be possible to pick the two tennis stars of the town and send them against ths best East Berlin has to offer. Plans in this direction were made last year but owing to the tournament be- ing started late in the season II was impossible 10 have an irter-to"n ser ies. The tennis courts at the Com- -n,unity Home are rapidly being put M condition and it is expected that if pnl only he 2 few days before the net stars Of the town will be seen in sefion
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Forty Hours Devotion

The celebration of the forty hours devotion at St. Pauls church will start with 10 o'clock mass Sunday.s They will be celebrated during Sunday and Monday and will close with a high mass on Tuesday.
 Confessions will be heard on Sat- urday afternoon and evenings. and the Polish priest will hear confessions for the Polish members of the congrega- ion on Saturday evening and until ,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
DEMOCRATS SELECT
 MISS ADELE MURRAY
Kensinston Woman Picked for State Central Committee
FIVE AT THE CONVENTION
Forty Hours Devotion At St. Paul's Church-Iegion Membership Cam
 psirn-Tennis Enthusiasts Meet May Dance At Grange Hall-Briefs

Miss Adele Murray of this town was elected a member of the state central committee from the fifth senatorial district at a session of the state demo- cratic convention held in New Haven yesterday.
 Miss Murray has always been active in local politics and has been a mem bers of the school board for the past few years. During the recent election Tn New Britain Miss Murray was in- yited 10 speak at number of demo- cratic rallies in that city.
 James j.. Fitzsimons, Philip Pagan, Bernard r. Moore and Raymond Dyer of this town also attended the con- tentiou
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09

Don't buy a building lot from any company or individual unless you can get clear deed free from cncumb- crances of any kind. Remember 1T you ever intend to build you will Do oblig- cd to show a clear deed before you can obtain a building fosn. The E. j. Burns Realty Co.,, who are opening 3 new development in plain,ille, called "lIomestead Park" give nothing but Warranty Deeds.-AdN.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09

Reliable moving by hour or con- tract. Call IF it pays. all goods are insured. Long distance work spe- cialty. Thomas A. Costello. s2 Fierce St. Tel. lT1-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
new MANAGER OF AUGUSTA THEATRES HAS
HAD WIDE AND VARIE D EXPERIENCE IN WORK

]. NJ. Edgar Hart has jumped
clear across the American continent
to Augusta where he will be the
manager Of the Colonial theatre and
the Augusta Opera house. He is
now on the job-very much SO. MIR.
James MCGEE who recently resigned
to go into the real estate and in
surance business.
Stranger though he is to Augusta
and Maine in general. Mr.. Hart is
sure to become popular citizen of
the Capital city. not only because
OF his engaging personality, but also
because of his wide experience in
the dramatic field. Not only that.
hut during the World War he was in
the service of the l.. s. Army where
he did mighty worth while work in
building up the morale of the
American forces. For this. he has
received some of the most en-
thusiastic letters from his superior
officers.
Born in Three Rivers. in the
Province of Quebec, Mr.. Hart has
spent the greater part of his life in
Tue OullSu states, WiIcIe llc IdS
been successful as actor, teacher,
author and theatrical manager.
In 1899, he graduated from the
American academy of Dramatic
Arts of Carnegie hall. New York
City. and followed this up with an
engagement with Richard Mansfield
in the latter's company that was so
successful in the presentation of
"Cyrano de Bergerac." In the fall
OF 1899. he became member eff
David Belasco's forces and was with
Mrs. Leslie Carriers company that
presented "Zaza." The next year he
played London with Mrs. Garter in
'Zaza." followed this . 1901 with
another season of the play in New
York and the following year toured
the country in this famous play.
In 1908. while still with the dra-
matte forces of BelaSCo. he became
n member of the educational staff of
the American academy of Dramatic
Arts and continued in this work I'M
til his war activities demanded eff
forts elsewhere. During this time.
he filled various capacities. He was
coach for Miss Spence's school in
the yearly alumnae productions
directed Sofa motion pictures for
two seasons. supervised the presen-
tation OF vaudeville sketches, ST.
Christopher productions. was dra-
matte coach for Amherst college
two seasons, supervised Columbia
university productions for n season
and took charge of many productions
for social organizations in New
Jersey.
In February. 1915. Mr.. Hart re-
turned to Canada for service. but
when the United States entered the
World War. he came back to this
country. was sworn into the service
and assigned to Camp Pike. Ark. in
charge of morale work for the regu-
lar army. He assumed the post of
dramatic director in charge of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

soldier recrcations on June .. 1918,
and after two promotions was
hCnorably discharged from the ser
vice on May I. 1920.
During the war. motion pictures
formed Il large part of soldier enter
tainment a feature of Mr.. HART
work was the establishment of the
first morale service theatre wherein
the personnel was entirely composed
of soldiers. This was at Little Rock
Ark.
About this time. The Cornhill
Publishing Co, of Boston accepted
and published a book written by Mr.
Hart, entitled Swords Drawn" a
romance. 1t came off the press
shortly after the Armistice. He has
written a second book which has
been accepted by the same publish
ers and is now in the galleys.
At the end of his services with the
L. s. Army. Mr.. Haxt was engaged
by the Southern Enterprise, Inc. of
Dallas. Tex. to present prologues
and visit their circuit of theatres.
where Paramount pictures were pre-
scented. He continued in this work
at Austin. San Antonio. Fort Worth,
and Beaumont. until September, 1920.
He then assumed the management
of the Palace theatre at FL Paso,
Tex, where he remained for over
four years. A brief suspension of
the FL Paso operation followed when
Mr.. Hart went to Dallas and Fort
Worth to operate temporarily the Old
Mill and Queen theatres in Dallas
and city manager of the Palace and
Hippodrome in Fort Worth. He re-
turned to FL Paso where he STAYED
until the past summer when he NOV
ed to San Diego, Cal, where he has
been identified with the motion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

sixned to serve q useful purpose. The
Councillors and myself have scrutin-
ixed every draft from it. l have con-
Quoted the States affairs for -FOUR
years on business lines and the peo-
ple know it. There is not one OF
the Council Orders listed above.
and which comprise all those gwen
in the papers referred to. that Is not
entirely worthy. We intend to see
to it that every dollar OF the state
money is wisely spent.
"If the people of Maine couid
visit every state institution as l nave
done and see their work and get IN
touch with the sick, and insane ana
the unfortunate, and the chlioren,
they would want to do everything
possible for them. just as 1 DO. Our
state is doing splendid work for ITS
wards. but there is SO much more
that could and should be done that
I wish we had all the money we neeo
to do so. We are using what money
we have and doing the best We can
with il"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Boys Department To Stage
Halloween Party "Y" Tonight

This evening the members OF the
Boys department OF the Augusta Y.
M. c. A. will he entertained at the
~" building with real Halloween
party. The party this year will be
entirely separate from the usual big
Halloween party that Is staged for
the older folks ana the youngsters
expect to have a wonderful time.
A program Of sports that Is sure
to interest every boy present has
been arranged and there will be
plenty OF funny stunts for the
amusement of the boys. Those who
desire to wear Halloween costumes
to this party are priveledged to do
so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Roscoe j. Gray

Roscoe J. Gray, who has been en-
ployed on construction work on a
new house being built on riverside
Drive. suddenly collapsed while at
his work Thursday and died almost
Immediately. Mr.. Gray's death was
probably due to an affiiction of the
heart. He was 81 years of age. He
was formerly OF Rochester. N. H..
and since being in this city. has with
Mrs. Gray. resided on Clark street.
Besides the widow he Is survived
by his mother. Mrs. Matte +. Gray
OF Comic, N. Fl. The funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Neighborhood Store on Bangor
Street Changes Ownership

Tho neighborhood store at "a
Bangor street, corner OF Linden,
which for some time has been con-
Quoted by NJ. r. Merrill. has been
purchased by Arthur L. Merrill and
son. Milton Merrill. who after re-
modling ana replenishment OF the
stock. will open for business Mon
day. November :.
The new proprietors will install a
new refrigerator and otherwise
modernixe the fixtures Of the store,
and besides a staple line OF groceries
and provisions. will handle fresh
meats. vegetables. and dairy prod
ucts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Big Squad Out to
Represent Y. NJ. c. A.
In Swimming Events

From the way the boys showed up
In the first try-out for the Y. NJ. c.
A. swimming teams. both junior and
senior, Il appears that they will have
some strong teams for competition
with teams from other associations
In Maine. There were IS boys in the
pool for the try-out Thursday fore
noon ana they turned in some fast
time which can be improved by
practice.
Leland stacy. Bows Work Secre-
tary IL IN charge of this work and he
will pick out two swimming teams
from this group. a senior team and
q Junior team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
SIDNEY

NORTHEASTERN Hastings went to
Portland Sunday.
The school at Thayer's Corner IA
closed during the week on account
of the Teachers Convention in Ban
gor.
George Pipkham of Cooper's Mills
accompanied by his nephew. George
Pinkham of Bath. were visitors Sum
day of Mrs. NJ. s. Tilley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hopkins
with Is of their friends Of Skowhe-
gan came to Walter Wilshires Mon
day evening, where they husked all
his corn, after which an oyster stew
was served by the hosts. and a good
time enjoyed with games until a
late hour.
Mrs. Cheston Davies Is visiting her
sister in Boston for a couple of
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
North ANSON

Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Benjamin re-
turned Monday from Waterville and
Albion where they were the guests OF
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Walker and
Mrs. Olive Barron of Embden left
Monday for Los Angeles. Cal. They
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs
Cephas Walker Of Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Young re-
turned last week from Mike Mars
sporting camps where they were en-
ploved for the past few weeks.
The Sunshine Society held food
candy and apron sale in the Com
munity rooms of the NJ. f. church
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Norman Murphy Gets
Harvard Scholarship Again

Norman b. Murphy of this city. a
fourth year student at Harvard Med
ical school. has again this year re-
ceived the Murphy scholarship. His
many friends OF the city are delight
ed to learn that he is living up to
the standard in the family name
scholarship requirements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Emerald Rebekah Lodge

A regular meeting Of Emerald Re-
hekah Lodge No. IS was held in Fra
ternity hall. Wednesday evening.
Oct. 90. with an attendance of so. 1t
was observed as charter members
night The delegate who attended the
session Of the Rebekah assembly
held in Bangor Oct. IA. gave very
interesting report and there were
readings by Helen Brown, Laura
Boswell, Minnie Davis. and Susie
Young. At the close Of the meeting
,, refreshments of pumpkin pie. dough
nuts and coffee were served in the
banquet hall which was decorated for
the occa sion in orange and black.
The charter members had Halloween
caps as favors.
The lodge has received an invita- :
ton to visit Northern Light Rshekah
Lodge Of Scion Thursday evening.
Nov 10 and Emerald degree staff has
been asked to confer the degree at
that time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Young and
son. Keith and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Walker Of Portland. passed the week.
end in town with relatives.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
church will hold their fair and serve
chicken dinner in the Community
rooms Wednesday. Nov. IL.
The Komagan club. which Is COM
posed of the officers Of Emerald Re-
hekah Lodge and the members Of the
degree staff will give Halloween
ball in Carrahassett hall, Thursday
evening. Oct. 30.
Mute Headberg Of Providence. r. T..
Il the guest of Edward Scott and
family.
Miss Minnie Davis left Monday for
Florida where she pass the winter.
Arson Grange held farewell party
at their hall Monday evening. Oct. 20
for Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Walker.
At the close OF the entertainment. A.
fred Berry In behalf Of the members
Of the grange presented them with a
gift of money. Refreshments Of fee
cream and cake were served and
games followed.
Arson Academy Notes
The editorial board for the AN
Choir" has been appointed by the fac
ulty as follows: Editor in chief,
tor-in- chief Bertha W. Bailey '2s;
business manager. Verne Bailey '25:
assistant business manager. Ralph
Fowke 80 literary editors, Lucy
Dinsmore 'o5: Evelyn Barron 90 and
Florice Clifford 81: editors Of alum
nj activities. Emma Gould '25 and Es-
ther Walker '2s: editor Of school ac-
tivitfes. Cora Belle Williams '25:
Helen Clark '25. Warren Scott 20 and
Elizabeth Dunton 80: editor Of the
funny side, Louise Shaw '25, Ethelyn
Dudley rs. John Ellis 90: cartoons
and cuts. Amy Clark rs.
A delegation Of Is from the STU
dents and faculty Of the Academy at
tended the lecture given by DR.. Char
les Barker in the Madison high
school auditorium on Tuesday. Of
this week
The agriculture bows Of the scad-
envy with their instructor. Clayton
Storer. attended the annual meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
WINSLOW

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Taylor OF vas
salhoro were callers in town yesterday.
Mrs. Russell Simpson of Benton av-
enue who has been visiting relatives
in Skowhegan has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nelson OF Port-
land were recent visitors at the nome
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Mason.
Mrs. w. T. Reynolds was dlnner
guest at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. W.
l.. Mansfield of Halifax street last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Congressman John f. NelsOn
On New Hampshire Tour

Congressman John r. Nelson Of
this city left Thursd1yN for New
Hampshire on a speaking: tour under
the auspices Of the New Hampshire
Republican state committee. He will
be at Franklin, N. H.. Friday: Ash
land. Saturday and Monday at Con-
cord. N. II. This Is contrary to pre-
vious announcement that Congress-
man Nelson was to be In Massachu-
sets in . speaking tour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Birthday Surprise Party

Miss Ola C. Swift was given a de-
lightful surprise party Wednesday
evening. in honor OF her birthday. at
the home OF her grandmother, Mrs.
Catherine McGraw. The decorations
and refreshments were in keeping
with the spirit OF Halloween. A
number OF friends wei" present and
she was the recipient Of many beau
tifui gifts. Several games were
played and the guests departed at a
late hour. wishing Miss Swift many
happy birthdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

A number Of Dartmouth and Brown
alumni OF this city are planning to
travel to Hanover. y. H., Saturday
to attend the Brown DE- rtmouth
game. Blaine owen. a Brown man.
and the following Dartmouth men
are planning to attend: Lester
Greenwood. John Everett. n. r.
Griffin, Harold Jennings. Chester
Greenwood will also go with his IA
Their.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for the kindness and
sympathy shown us in our recent be-
reavement, also for the beautiful
flowers.
MR.. and MRS. Vim. A. DINS-
MORE and FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon G. Croker
cf Portland were callers Wednesday
In tie city en- route to Bangor. Mr..
Crol sser is one Of Portland's veteran
linot pe business managers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

picture industry until he received
his call to come east.
Mr.. Hart is married and has q SON
and a daughter. His family will
join him in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Frank Small Of Orono was a busi-
neas visitor Wednesday in this city.

TIE members of the University OF
Maine cross country team stopped of
for while in this city on THURSDAY.
en- route to Brunswick. where they
will meet the Bowdoin team today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Nrs. Margaret Elizabeth VIII
ioughby, wife of Charles G. Will
loughby. passed away at WATERFOWL,
Mass, Tuesday, Oct. %. The inter
nent will be in the Nit Pleasant
cemetery In this city, FRIDAY after
NOM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Neilson.JeWett

Friends in town of Miss AddieNilla
Jewett. now of Portland but Tor many
years a resident of WINSTON, were
much interested to learn of her mar
riage to Harry A. Nelson of Portland
which was solemnized at the home OF
the groom's parents. in PORTLAND OH
Monday evening, Oct. -.
Mrs. Nelson has been employed as
stenographer in the Maine Central
Railroad offices in Portland for some
time past. and Mr.. Nelson is in the
employ of the Thomas Laughlin Com
pany of Portland. Mrs. Nelson lived
in Winslow for many years in the
home of u. +. Mason, and attended
Winslow schools. She was very popu-
lar among the young people of Wins
low, and everyone here was much IN
terested in her marriage and she has
the best wishes of all. After their
honeymoon spent In Northern Maine
and Canada the young people Will hf
at home to their friends at 143 Grant
street, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Willard e. POLAND Jr.. left We'd
nesday afternoon by train for Port
land, where he will visit over the
week end with his aunt Mrs. c. f..
St!lphen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Of the county farm bureau last Tues
day at Skowhegan.
A three act comedy drama, "Tomp-
kins Hired Man." will be presented in
Academy hall on Thursday evening,
Nov. 10. This Is another one of the
series Of events to raise money for
the benefit Of the Academy Athletic
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
( Fairfield was a bust

C. F. Ware of Fairfield was a bust
ness caller in town THU sday.
Miss Rossie Reynolds has returned
from q short trip to Portland.
All teachers in town left yesterday
for Bangor where they will attend the
State Convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
BELGRADE

Mrs. Lillian Burns Of Brockton,
Mass, and Mrs. Fannie Alexander of
Ashmont. Mass. were in town last
week to attend the funeral of their
nephew Ralph Knowles.
Funeral Of Ralph Cleveland Knowles
Funeral services for Ralph Cleve-
land Knowles were held at the home
OF his father. William Knowles at Bel
grade Depot Saturday afternoon al
O'Clock. The floral tributes were
many and beautiful The services
were conducted by Rev. Howard II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Salmon. halibut, mackerel. sword
hsh. cod. paddock. hake, scaIlops.
smelts, clans. oysters. clans In the
shell. boiled and live Holsters. all at
Weber, 4 Hewett's today. Tel les
octS1dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Sewing Circle Meets

A very fine meeting of the Nlnslow
Congregational Church sewing circle
was held at the church parlors We'd
nesday, Oct. 30. A fine dinner con-
sisting of baked beans. hrownbread.
pickles. all kinds of pastry and coffee
was served at noon by Mrs. George
Patterson and Mrs. Albert Balentine.
Twenty-Five enjoyed the fine dinner.
several of the school teachers in town
being present.
The ladies' worked on puffs and
fancy aprons. The date of the next
meeting will be Nov. 18th. The date
Of the annual Xmas sale will be De-
cember 10th.
Mrs Harriet Patterson. daughters.
Ruth and Priscilla, and Mrs. George
Patterson motored to Haverhill. Mas
sachusetts where they will be the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Hutchins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Come ON! Halloween ball. Union
hall. Whitefield. Friday night. Oyster
supper. 5 O'Clock Orchestra PLAYS.
OctSOd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
LOCAL NOTICE

OLD fashioned Halloween dance
Friday, City Hall. Hallowell. given
by Ward I Community Club. Smiths
Orchestra. octsod:t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Dance at Erench's Corner. West
Gardiner every Saturday night.
June1Sfri&sattf
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