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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03
When Letters Seldom, Carr.

our postal service is $50 years old
TINS year. Ben Franklin was our
iirst postmaster general. Until then
the mails were delivered every once
IN while as a. private enterprise.
Gaptalns OF ships would bring bun
dies of letters across the ocean and
leave them with some shipping firm
TOR Chance distribution. People Iiv-
ing In the seaport towns would call
az these places for letters from
friends across the ocean. Mail for
interior towns and settlements would
accumulate until, it became large
enough for some person to fill his
SADDLE bags and start on horseback
over the route to deliver the letters,
charging what he considered A fair
price for his trouble. Even then.
Uncle Sans folks managed to know
some of the things that were going
on in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03
PRISON EVILS
Io4ial Tram RanA QnAl

thought the system of partial con.
Wet government was working out
well. 1t is still far from perfect, ne
added, but called attention to the
fact that it had been in operation
only a little more than year ana ne
thought it needed year more Tune
to adjust itself. Under questioning
by Mr.. Pattangall, he lookup the m
dfyidual charges in the various ar
fidavits and explained the ineidenls
connected with them. He lnslsteo
that the convict governors were
GOOD influence, and that "Boston
Shorty" one OF these men. had been
connected with the prison longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

Practical experience in beekeeping
is part of the curriculum in a
number of rural schools in the Pro-
vince of Ontario. In 16 schools in
Wentworth County bees are kept in
observation hives in the schoolroom.
The study involves little extra work
on the part of the teacher, and is
valuable as nature contact and in
contributing to the promotion of a
great productive industry. The sale
of honey in many of the schools
has been more than sufficient to
cover in one season the expense of
installation and upkeep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

a prime responsibility, the care of
the service and ex-service men and
their families, experimenting the
government in this field in most
effective and vital manner. Many
thousands Of children and their
parents annually learn important
facts about the importance and rela-
tion OF right food to good health:
many ether thousands receive vaIus
able instruction In the care OF the
sick. Ia still other fields. the Red
Cross Is turning out thousands of
experts in First Aid methods, and
in water safely. resulting In actual
saving OF life in many localities
every year. Volunteers under the
Red Cross continue 10 render inval.
liable service in many lines Of ef.
fort. On Nov. II, the BED Cross
Roll Call for membership will begin.
From that day to Nov. 26. the op.
pertunHy will be extended 10 every.
one to participate in this worldwide
mission of service by Joining the
Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

H. Clews, the vessels commander. last
week, was again brought into court
today and remanded uhtil Nov. D.
Additional charges were placed
against him OF attempting TO kill Da.
vid K. Gilmour, assistant chief sngts
neer, and John Holiday. second engi-
neer of the Melita. both Of whom
were wounded during the shooting,
which occurred while the vessel was at
Antwerp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

White wigs are to be the vogue for
the women of Berlin this winter.
The natural blond hair of German
women was lar in classical
antiquity with nan women, who
wore wigs made of it to cover up
their own black tresses. "Trans-
formations" began to be used in
Europe in the sixteenth century. and
Queen Elizabeth owned no fewer
than eighty. The full-bottomed wig:
similar. to the imposing headgear of
English Judges today, reached its
apogee in Queeh Anne's day. A wig
in that epoch often cost $500 or $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

John Parker. formerly of this city
and now of Weeks Mills, is visiting
for the week with friends here. He
came Sunday to be here Monday night
for the 35th annual camp fire of III. G.
Staples Camp, Sons of Veterans, Of
which he is a member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03
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enough to be good listener 10 the
troubles OF the world. Its services
do not stop at international bound.
aries. and lis flag is symbol
known TO all the wcria.
Because race, creed, or color do
net matter, the Red Cross not only
listens 10 the wants OF a troubled
weird. hut does something about
them. Not only does 1t serve its
own people in the United States
faithfully. and day after day, but 1t
is equally welcomed everywhere on
the globe, a helping friend to peo.
rle everywhere. The sun newell
sets, on its work OF peace and mercy.
In 1876 the Red Cross served the
PEOPLE In 81 disasters at home, end
OH behalf OF America. in 20 foreign
disasters. Besides its work Of dis
aster relief, the Red Cross holds as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

Among the celebrated scientists
to sacrifice their lives as a result
of experiments with X-rays are: DR.
Demenitroux, of Paris; Professor
Bergonie, of Bordeau; DR.. Ironside
Bruce, of Charing Cross Hospital
London, and DR.. Adolphe Leroy, Of So
Antoine Hospital, Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

Nearly two-thirds of the entire
teaching force in the public schools
of Virginia devoted from 6 to T.
weeks during the recent summer
vacation to professional study.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03
More Charges Against Towers

Southampton, Eng, Oct. S0.--(APl-
Thomas Towers. former first officer
of the Canadian Pacific liner Melita,
charged with the murder of Capt. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

Z General Phil Sheridan Circle, Ladies
OF the G. A. r., will meet at Grand
Army hall at o'clock this afternoon.
There will be inspection of officers.
and refreshments will. be served. A
full attendance of members is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

ANAL Production BY
|l' an Girls Community
~ scores Unqualified Sue
Al It's Pren,iere-An
s,:,,iious 0peretta With
& ~ Cast and Music OF
MI Order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Augusta China Club will meet
this afternoon at $50 o'clock with
Miss Stella Leavitt, 81 Winthrop
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

Henry Ford reported planning faeS
tory for manufacture of tractors ana
airplanes in Manchester, N. H.-S
Automobile Daily News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-03

ELLING 1t to the world" is
a fayorite pastime. but the
whole world tells it to the
Red Cross. For the Red
Nrocc - Al ,r1y ll,;p ~ hio
Evening star., 1925-12-27
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.

Friendship Council. No is. met De
cember IS with Councillor Maud Frye
presiding. The council received State
Councillor Emily Hockstrasser and
her staff for the annual grand vista.
ton. A pocket hook WAS presented TO
the state councillor. with Mrs Raltz
making the presenta ton speech A
piano solo was rendered by Mrs
Reiner. and ha handkerchiefs were pre-
sented to Deputy Mary Newman Gifts
were presented To Trea surer Rose Ian
ham, Financial Secretary Mrs. New
man. Recording Secretary Mrs. RaitZ
and retiring Deputy Hattie Miller. 4
cello solo was rendered by Mr. I.ud-
wig Mandy. Refreshments were
served
Progressive, No. 9. met at Northeast
Masonic Temple Saturday night. with
Councillor Ethel Marks in the chair.
Past Councillor Chs rles Mueller OF Bar
bara Frietchie, No. 21. presented his
credentials as deputy and received
welcome. A reception was held in
honor Of the incoming deputy and re-
tlrlng Deputy Pear W olfe As a token
OF appreciation from the council she
was presented with a bridge lamp,
with Bruce Hoofnagle making the
presentation speech. A silk necktie
was presented the incoming deputy
bN Associate Junior Pa st State Coun-
clIor Isabel Wilkerson. Personal gifts
consisting Of a pocket book from her
sisters and silk hose from her brother.
in-law and silk vest from Amelia
Backenheimer were presented TO
Isabel Wilkerson.
A banquet was served under the
direction Of Bruce HoofnagIe, chair
man Of the the good OF order.
The &c. r" Dramatic Club of
Golden Rule Council No 10, held its
monthly business meeting Wednes-
day night at the home Of Mrs
Anzonette Flynn. 654 r street north.
east. Two applica tions were presented
for membership and Harry Raw
Bryant was initiated. The present
ofncefS We're reelected with the eX-
ception OF the treasurer, Mrs. Eliza
beth Shepherd. who declined to serve
another term owing to other activities
Mrs. Shepherd will be succeeded by
Mrs. Stella Lewis. Mrs. Bessie
Bryant, president of the club presided
II was decided to hold the next meet
ing with Mrs. Marion Petit. as
hostess.
Evening star., 1925-12-27

vice councillor b. ]. Kullman (ifth
term); recording secretary, j. b. THEY
thirtieth term); financial secretary,
J. A. Hopkins Twelfth term: treas
urer, j. d. Sieffert Twelfth term); con-
ductor. w. J. Linkins; warden, q. II.
Day; inside sentinel, Vernon Upde-
grove; outside sentinel. II. E. Beavers;
cha plain, j. W. Tucker. A very hand
some hand d-carved gavel was present
ed by Past State Councillor w. =. Dale
man. Remarks were made by II. L.
Dakler of No. So. r. ii. Randall or
No. y, Nj. A. Burgess OF NO. II, +.
Bruckschen of No 81 and others.
Star Spangled Banner Council, NO
g. was called tn order last Friday
night by Councillor w. l.. Sudwarth.
Officers were elected az follows: Junior
past councillor, w. l.. Sudwarth; coun-
cilor. L. j Engelhardt: vice councillor
n. l.. Jeffries: recording secretary, G.
p. Barnes assistant recording secfe-
tary, r. J.. Shaffer financial secretary,
&. W. Magill: conductor, i. {. car
penter: warden. r. G. Thomas: inside
sentinel. G. s. Garretson; outside sen
tInel G.. r. bourne: chaplain, u. l.
MYERS; trustee for 1S months, ;. }.
Rushey. State Council Deputy w. II.
I.anham paid his first visit and acted
as Judge during the election OF ON
GERS Among the visitors were I. +.
Jones &. i. Lacy. State Council War
den w s. PurreIl OF West Virginia
and his son. w. &. Purren, both or
Greenwood Council. No. 1oI.
Plans have been mapped out for a
membership campaign, which VIII
commence January 3.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
ROYAL ARCANUM.

After the meeting OF kismet COun-
ell Wednesday evening the enterta In =
ment committee provided surprise
party in the form of turkey supper
in honor of the retiring regent, r. V.
II. jana. and his co-workers. Mem
bers of the Loyal Ladies of the ROYAL
Arcanum and representatives from
the respective councils Of the city
had been invited. The entertainment
was in charge OF Committeeman
Goodwin. Cope. Coulter and Cotton.
assisted by w. J. Batchelder Deputy
Grand Regent A. G. Giles OF Munci-
pal Council acted az toastma ster. Re
nring Regent jana was presented
with gold pearl l-studded Royal
Arcanum button in appreciation of
his efforts during the term of his
once as regent of kismet Council.
Supreme Regent Harold c. knoep-
pei OF New York will visit the iuris-
diction OF the District of Columbia
January IL and prepara tions are be
Ing made for his reception and en-
/, ,terfainment In the lodgeroom of kis-
met Council. All members of the
ROYAL ArcanUm are invited
Evening star., 1925-12-27
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

The knights OF Columbus Build
ing Co. which is holding weekl%
dances on each Wednesday evening
for members and friends. VIII
change the date for this week and
hold New Year party THURSDAY
night. with dancing until l am. TO
usher in the New Year. FaVors APP
nropriate for the revelry- and fun
will be distributed. Joseph Degnan
represents the building company on
the committee. which is composed OF
William Walsh. chairman; Edward
Roach. James Rates. John Kane. N.
Reagan. John Coyle, William Null
gan and c. Sproesser. Music VIII
he furnished by McWilliams' full or
cheStra.
Grand knight John f. Burns of
Eeane Council assisted by Edward p.
S,odvyin. James Il. Mckeon, x. +.
krosmann. Henry j. Nolda, Joseph
Gerard and ". A. Mulligan. were
assigned the task of procuring and
decorating the Christmas tree and
hall for the orphans Christmas tree
party. to be held In the h. of {. Hall
today at 2:30 pm.
keane Council will meet Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock in the upper
hall OF the X. G. clubhouse. The
annual Christmas tree party for the
members and their families will be
held in the lower hall at $50 O'Clock.
Entertainment will he furnished and
Santa Claus will be in attendance to
distribute presents to the kiddies.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
The Holy Maid of Kent.
From the Adventure Magazine.

From the Adventure Magazine.
1t was the 10Th of April in 1884
that Elizabeth Barton. known all
over England as the holy maid of
Kent" was beheaded at Tyburn for
having interfe-ed with the matri-
monial affairs of the monarch Henry
VIII Elizabeth was subject to
epilepsy. heard voices and saw visions
which she interpreted as divine revela-
tiOns.
All England was at that time ex-
cited by the attempt of King Henry
to divorce Queen Catherine. the first
of his six spouses, and the holy
maid Of Kent" whose revela tions
added to the general frenzy, de-
nOunced such actions. The chapel at
Arlington became a shrine for a
multitude of pilgrims. who listened to
the revelations of Elizabeth as be-
ing divinely inspired.
She predicted that the King would
die within seven months If he di-
vOrced Queen Catherine. Henry, to
whom news OF these revelations was
brought, became enraged and ordered
her to be executed at Tyburn ac-
cording to the custom of the day
that is. he ordered her death by de-
capitation. Henry lived to enjoy
many divorces.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
W0ODMEN OF THE WORLD.

A large Christmas tree illumina led
with colored electric lights, has been
placed in front Of the Woodmen
Temple, "a Grant place. A committee
formed Of representatives Of all the
camps dedicated this fret community
tree for the children of local Wood
men Thursday evening with appropri-
ate ceremonies. President William G.
Stott Of the National Temple Corpora
ton. made an address. . The children
are all invited 10 a party at the temple
next wednesday night, and the wom-
en- OF the circle will assist In the en-.
ertainment.
Old Glory Camp met last Tuesday
evening. when turkeys We're dfstrib-
uted. Consul Comma nder George
Wilsher welcomed large number of
visitors.
There will be no meeting Of Alpha
Camp next Friday. but on the follow
Ing Friday a special session will be
held TO elect officers. The new officers
will be Immediately installed with the
officers OF Elm Camp. The balloting
will start promptly at s o'clock.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN

Chairman Thompson of the welfare
committee reports that final ARA nge-
.nentS have been made for the get
toget her" meeting of the tribes and
councils. which will be held ia nuary
4. in the wigwam of Sioux Tribe. I'll
ID street. Great Senior Sycamore
Madison has been designated to act
in his stead
The knights Of Mem Der have elected
the following officers: Supreme knight,
William Ryan: Junior knight. A. ii.
DYER: chaplain. Frank Seiffert, and
Paul shears, scribe. The local
castle Will go to Frederick. Md, Janu-
ary I9 to assist In the installation OF
the State officers.
The Every Evening Club has elected
the following officers: Charles Schible.
ace: G. w. Vaughan. king; X. l.. AL
gate Jack. and &. w. kolb as duce.
Red Wing Tribe was visited at its
last meeting by Past Sachem Ward
of Iowa. Delegations from Idaho and
Sioux Tribes were also present.
Great Sachem McCracken paid an
unofficial visit to White Eagle Coun-
ell. ID. of p After several candidates
had been given the degree a buffet
luncheon was served by the woman
members. Music was furnished by
the newly organized GaZoo Band. com
posed entirely Of the women Of the
council.
At the last meeting of Usage Tribe
the following officers were elected:
Prophet. f. Carroll: sachem, w. NJ.
Alexander; senior sycamore. A. 81
monds: Junior sycamore, NJ. b. Hayes.
George Cummings. chief of records.
and Frank Seiffert, keeper Of wampum.
The election of officers Of Mineola
Tribe was as follows: Prophet. j. w.
Watson: sachem. Karl Scheytt; senior
sycamore, w. II. Perkins; junior sa ga
more. George Havenner; chief of
records, George Baxter; collector of
wampum, w. n. Swindell, and keeper
of wampum, w. G. White. Brothers
White, Baxter and Perkins were
elected as representatives to the Great
Council.
AS Seneca Tribe will not hold. a
meeting until January 8, the following
officers were elected last Friday:
Prophet. William Doleman: sachem.
Frank Voehl: senior sycamore, w.
Mitchell: Junior sycamore, c. F.. Ste
phens: chief of records, A. s. Rowla nd
collector of wampum. r. F. Martin,
and J. D. Petit as keeper Of wampum.
The women comprising the Kitchen
Band" Of idaho Council. d. Of P. at
their last meeting presented their
Evening star., 1925-12-27
REBEKAH LODGES.

Friendship Rebekah Lodge, No. 8,
elected the following onlcers al ns
last meeting: Noble gran Vera NaiiN
vice grand. Daisy NJ. Garden; record
ing secretary, Rosann Teats; mar ncla
secretary, Mae Keller; treasurer. Edlth n
i. Chilcoat. Mrs. Edna Rankin, presi-
dent OF the assembly, was given a
surprise at her home when many
members went there following the
meeting, and presented her with u
number of gifts. Refreshments were
served.
A rehearsal for public installation
will be held in the auditorium OF Odd
Fellows Temple December 30 at 1880
o'clock. All noble gran ands, elective and
appointive officers are requested To he
present.
The New Year reception this year
will he held in the auditorium of the
I. O. O. F. Temple January ! from
8 to 10 pm officers OF all bra
of the order will he in line. The I'm.
perial Quartet will feature part OF the
entertainment. 4 sketch VIII also
be given by pupils from the O'connor
School OF Expression. Mrs. Cora
kincer. Mrs Pearle Windsor. Mrs.
Anna Windle and Mrs. Lena Elder
will preside at the refreshment tables.
Members and their friends are in
Nited.
The meeting of the Noble Ora nds'
and Vice Grands Association, which
was to have been held at the home
of Mrs Linnie keiSer December 81
has been called off on account OF the
death OF the noble grand OF Friend
ship. No. \. Mrs. Catherine Norton,
which occurred December y.
One application was received and
one halloted upon at the last meet.
ing of Mount Plea ssn nj Rebekah Lodge
Elect ion of officers was held, a = follows
Noble and Miss Ella DkeN. vice
grand. Mrs Eliza beth Ward: recording
secretary. Mrs. Mary Pollock: fnan
cial secretary. Mrs. Mae Berlin. and
treasurer. l.. &. slthouse
DorCas Eeheksh Lodge No. 4. AT its
last meeting. elected the following Of.
ficers: Noble grand. Fila Thornton
vice grand. Arena Stansbury: record
ing secretary. Annette Harrel. fna n.
cial secretary. Mary NJ. Dement,
trea surer, Abhie G.. Gates: degree di,
rector < y MALLORY
Evening star., 1925-12-27

band leader, Great Senior Sycamore
Fred Madison, a smoking set.
Last Thursday, Logan Tribe com
pleted the degree work for the present
year. Idaho Tribe will work all three
degrees Tuesday and any tribe hav-
Ing candidates on it's waiting list is
requested to communicate with G..
w. vaughan. degree master. so that
they can be included in this class.
Powhatan Tribe has elected the fol
lowing officers: Prophet, W. II. Jen-
klns; sachem. George Pitcher; senior
sycamore. j. ID. Lowe; chief Of records,
A. l.. Goodali: collector OF wampum.
j. r.. Baker and keeper OF wampum.
T. NJ Sullivan
Evening star., 1925-12-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Franklin, No. .. met last Tuesday
and elected officers follows
Chancellor commander. A. NJ. Rouse,
reelected: vice chancellor. j. l.. FitZ-
gerald; prelate. ID. W. Brown; master
of work. j. McCulloch: master of
arms, IL. a. Rettstatt: keeper Of
records and seals. G. W. RuhI: master
Of finance, III. j. I.aubach: master of
eXchequer. L. f. Patrick: inner guard
Whittier Brown: outer guard. f. d.
Wallace; Grand Lodge representatives
supreme Representative Perry +.
Patrick. Charles W. Ruhl. Frank D.
Wallace, ID. Waldo Brown and James
McCulloch. Installation of officers
VIII take place January i and all
Pythians are invited
Rathbone Temple. Pythian Sisters.
Will hold its annual Christmas tree
and Santa Claus party next Friday
This Is an open meeting and after the
Christmas service the groWn-ups W no
so desire may stay for d watch night.
Calanthe, No. II. will have its
annual election next Monday night
and all members are expected to
attend.
Supreme Representative Wander
WORT and X. OF r. and $. kimmel
met with Columbia. No. 90. in the
interest of the ID. O. X X. and four
members Joined. Columbia = officers
Tor 1876 viii be announced next week
Inc ways and means committee
will meet next Saturday night
Mount Vernon Lodge. No. 5. met
last Wednesday evening with Vice
Chancellor Robert f. Lowe presid
ing for The purpose OF nominating
officers for the ensuing year. Re.
marks were made by Past Chancellor
John NJ. Kline. jr., OF New York CITY:
Past Chancellor John Layten of Tsz-
well Lodge, No. 473. Mackinaw. III.
and knight Charles X kriner
OF Rockymount Lodge, No 81, Rocky
mount. y. c. Rank OF esquire will be
conferred next Wednesday evening.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
F. 0. EAGLES.

j. Donald Britt Is serving his TWEEN
tieth year as secretary of Washington
+Aerie. and the aerie has decided TO
initiate the largest class OF the sea son
during the month OF February. Every
member present Monday night prom
ised to present an application for
membership in the J. Donald Britt
class, and a letter going out this week
will urge that each member Of the
organization make similar pledge
A special committee was appointed
to investigate certain property offered
for sale to the F. o. F.. for their fu-
ture home, and. together with the
trustees, 1t In to make a prompt re-
port to the aerie.
j. G. Lockwood of Houston. Tex,
and Antony Beigel. New York, ad
dressed the members
Evening star., 1925-12-27
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA

Lincoln Camp. No. 12455. at it's last
meeting entertained the fraternaI re-
lations committee. There was degree
work in full form. Past State Deputy
+. A. Chaffee gave Il short talk and
then WAS elected to membership to
the fraternal relations committee A
turkey dinner followed in the banquet
room. Music was furnished by the
NJ. w. A. Crescent Club Orchestra.