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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the an
NUAL MEETING of the SHARE
HOLDERS of the HALL0WELl1
TRUST AND BANKING COMPANl
OF HALLOWELL, MAINE, VIII ps
held at the banking rooms of the san
Hallowell Trust and Banking SG ,in
pany, corner of Water Street ana WE
throp Street in said Hallowell on Iues'
day, January 5th. 1926 (the first Tue
day. at two o'clock in the atterlleolss
for the purpose of electing Board y
Directors and for the transaction ., o.
any other business that may iesap
come before said meeting.
GEO. A. Stafford,
Secretary and Clerk
Hallowell Maine, November - 5st
1925. noNZ9,Neu,e-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Fred Monlette Wren, patrol in
spector of border patrol, U. S. I'M
migration service and wife. who
have been visiting his mother, Mrs.
George W. Frank, 30 Union street.
the past two weeks, have returned
to the station at Mars Hill, A1e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

VIII the ladies of the Old South
League kindly leave at the library
their donations of second hand cloth
ing for the missionary barrel. Please
do so at once so the Southern-school
may have the contents of barrel for
Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The financial report of the Armistice
fair and ball conducted by the Benja-
min e. Smith Post No. 4, American
Legion shows that the total receipts
were $964.26, while the total disburse-
ments were $249.5S, leaving a net pro-
mt of S714.69 as proceeds from the
affair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The eighth annual mems commun-
ion at Christ church is to be on Sun
day, Nov. 29th at 7.30 A. NJ, followed
by breakfast at the parish house.
This was served by the Altar guild
without charge at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Hallowell post office hours for
Thanksgiving day: Office open to
IL O'Clock. There will be no deliv-
cries by the city carriers or r. F. d.
carrier. A collection will be made
from all boxes at p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
LOCAL NOTICE

u. C. Kirkpatrick, optometrist and
optician, over Canter's, next john
son House. Office hours. A. M. to
p. NJ. also Sat. evenings and every
noon hour. Lens ground and fitted
while you wait.
nov24d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The Everready Girls will meet al
the first Baptist church Wednesday
evening at 7.30. All members are
urged to be present as there is i'm
portant business to be transacted
Ida Munroe will be leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The Ladies' Aid of the Highland
avenue Methodist chuch will meet at
the vestry Friday afternoon when
final arrangements will be made for
the Christmas sale to be held Dec.
and 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

In a recent issue of the Journal the
date of the municipal election was
: given inadvertently as November list;
this of course should have been De-
cember 1st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The picture Of the Constitution"
presented to Hallowell High by
Major Dunn in behalf of the Elks
has been framed through the gen.
crosby of Judge f. L. Beane of the
school board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The Methodist choir will hold its
regular rehearsal Friday evening at
the home of Mrs. Edith Horn on
Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
LOCAL NOTICE

SPECIAL SALE ON HATS
some velours. felts and handmade
velvets: $1.00-s2.00 and $500 for
balance of week. Mary E. Ledew
2S4 Water ST.. Hallowel. Tel. 1251-M
Nova
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

There is just time to have that suit,
coat or dress made new Cos the holt
day. Guy S. Holt, the tailor. can solve
your problem of dress.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Mrs. John III. Barnard and little
daughter have returned to their
home In Winslow after weeks visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank H. Marshall, Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The roundhouse, coal shed. and
freight depot of the Maine Central
Railroad are receiving fresh coats
Of green paint adding greatly to the
appearance of the Freight Yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The members of Maria Clark
Grammar school are to give pub
lie social this evening in the hall at
the Central Fire station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

An auction sale Of the household
goods of the late Hattie E. Cannon
will be conducted by A C. Bragg, auc-
tioneer at IS Fremont street FRIDAY,
Nov. 26. The sale starts at l O'CLOCK
regardless of weather.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The regular meeting of the Modern
Woodmen of America will be held
this Wednesday evening, All mem
bers are asked to be present as
there is important business to be
considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Miss Jessica J. Haskell of Halo
well High spoke yesterday afternoon
before the Augusta College club.
Her subject was Certain Diarists OF
the Early Kennebec Valley"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The Community Cooperative store
has everything that is necessary for
that Thanksgiving dinner. Read their
ad in this issue for suggestions
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Mrs. Mary Crandall of Worcester,
Mass. is visiting in town over
Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The first Church of Christ, Scien-
fist. will hold Thanksgiving service
Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock 10
which all are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

CRUDE B. Cornish, Secretary of the
state Board of Charities and Cor
rections will be the speaker at the
regular meeting of the Gardiner
Rotary Club at the Johnson House
this noon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The price of single admission TO
the shrine club entertainment is 75c.
instead of SOC. was given in the al
in Tuesdays Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Mrs. Arthur Lucas and son Myron
have returned from a visit with rela-
tives in Boston and Cambridge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Fritz Dessler has cuts of fresh ma
tive pork that would be delicious for
the Thanksgiving dinner.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Rellis have
moved from River Avenue to Neal
Street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
HALLOWELL

The Hallowell Epworth League
will give a social Friday evening In
the yestry of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Everett M. Crossman of Spring
field, Mass, was in town yesterday
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Annual Communication Kennebee
Lodge, No. 5, f. and A. NJ. this eve
ming at 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Junior choir practice will be held
in the parish house this afternoon at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Mrs. Ida NJ. Frank Is visiting her
aunt. Mrs. George w. Frank, Union
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Dry hardwood for sale, fitted, "a
= a load; slab wood, 81; edgings, So.
Tel 65-R, Gardiner nov25, 26,27s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Stamp goods, Royal Society Flos-
ses. Crochet cotton, hemstitching,
273 Water street, Gardiner. Nov24d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue Telephone 37-W
Office Hours A. N. 20 p. M-saturday A. N. to II NJ

William Craig Of Wilton was bust
ness visitor in the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Montville Wright
have returned to Calais after a Visit
with Hallowell relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the Loyal Order
of Moose for their kindness during
our great loss in the fire in RAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The date Of the annual Old South
Bazaar is Thursday afternoon, De-
cemher 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

be justly proud. John Murphy was
elected captain for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The Pythian Sisters will hold a
cooked food sale at the Women's
Shop, Wednesday, Nov. rs. Q A. M. to
$3.50 p. NJ. nov24d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Robert Lowe of Portland was in
the city on business. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Thanksgiving Ball at st. Dennis
Hall, No. Whitefield, Wed. eve, Nov.
20. nov23d3tfe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

| have completed a course at DR..
Mertin's Beauty school at Boston, in
all kinds of work. Will do resi-
dental work in Augusta, Hallowell
and Gardiner. Telephone 127-M, Mrs.
Mae Spinney, Gardiner.
nov24d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Large milk fed chickens, also
fresh eggs Tor Thanksgiving. Tel.
ooo-M' Ndruiner. nov20d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Earl Rines of Wiscasset was n
business visitor in the city, Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Seasoned hardwood 4 IT, $12 deliver
Y n Gardiner, Tel. $50. Oct14eodtf
Evening star., 1925-07-12

sentence imposed ! suppose. like any
other good Christian. most of my time
would be devoted TO making peace
with God and arranging matters
which would assure the comfort of
my family. Could | reconcile myself
10 my fate. ] should like to spend
few days in the wilds of Colorado
renewing boyhood acquaintances with
the many objects of nature so dear
TO me in my younger days. Being
musician and an exponent of jazz.
ii would only be natural that | con-
slider the matter which not only pro-
vided the means of my livelihood. but
which was also e great source of
pleasure. ] would earnestly desire to
spend my last days in the realm of
syncopation, doing my utmost to fur
ther the merits of jazz. encoura ging
inspiring composers and making as
many new phonograph records as pos
Sible. I would request that my funeral
be in keeping with my life The music
10 be supplied by my own orchestra
and the funeral dirge TO be the
'Rha psody in Blue
Evening star., 1925-07-12

"Ah"'
Jim rushed TO the boats nose.
showed her back into the water and
sprang aboard.
stop shouted Alice. Il know
where the extinguisher is" She
plunged. F'ifi in her arms, into the
dark water, and was dragged into
the dinghy.
Not only had she ira nsgressed the
rules of the yacht by taking fresh l.
water baths, but she had moved the
extinguisher from it's hook into a
locker in order TO get another hook
for her dresses.
Once aboard the vessel. she plunged
deVotedly through smoke into the
bowels thereof and ascended again
with the eXtinguisher. In three min
utes the fire was out. 1t appeared
that some one had thrown a piece of
burning rope from the tug. The rope
had dropped on to the saloon hatch
The roof of the said hatch was Sc
verely damaged and the coat of the
mainsail a little charred; but that was
the limit OF the catastrophe.
'Ht. yacht was speeding up the
Blackwater in the moonlight to-
wards Maldon.. James Thorpe had
taken the wheel Alice reclined at
Evening star., 1925-07-12

his feet Fif1 reclined at Alice's feet.
The captain and crew were forward.
Alice was perfectly happy. She had
never really been unhappy-and espe-
cially had she not been unhappy in
her nervous outpouring of riotous
temper. But now she was in a kind
of bliss-s bliss which was height.
ened by certain pin-pricks. These pin.
pricks came from the facts. one, that
she had upset the marvellous func-
tioHing of the ship by mispla cling the
Itlre-eXtinguiSher; two, that she had
upset the marvellous economy OF The
ship by using fresh water instead of
salt water for her baths; and three,
that James in his enormous mag
nanimity had refrained from twitting
her about these lapses.
She reflected that, owing to pres
sure OF patriotic and other business.
she had not lost her temper for sew
eral years and probably would not
lose il again for several years, and at
any rate TO have lost il and safely
found ii so early in marriage, and
with such an agreeable result, was
not a bad thing for 1t had amounted
TO desirable and successful expert
ment. Her powerful common sense
| told her that there was process in
marriage known as settling down"
that this process had TO be gone
! through by all couples, and that she
and Jim were getting through it
quickly and brightly. She knew that
she need not apologize 10 jim and
indeed that he would hate her for
Evening star., 1925-07-12

apologizing 10 him. She apologized
by touch, a glance, a tone, and by
sitting al his feet.
Peter came aft 10 the little deck
larder that was forward of the saloon
skylight.
Pete
Sir"
Don't bny any more meat tomo,
row until you've spoken 10 ne
mistress about it,"
No sir.
Pete departed.
jim murmured
You know you've got 10 admit that
old Pete isn't a fool"
Alice had already fully absorbed the
truth that Peter was not a fool. A
man who, placed a Peter was placed.
had had the presence OF mind TO think
of the dog md bring the dog TO safety
ashore-such a man could not pos
siblY be q. fool. A s for being the Other
thing that she had called him. Of
course that was absurd. and she had
not meant il. No, She fully admit
ted. in the privacy of her mind, thai
she had been hopelessly wrong TO call
Peter a fool. But what she mur-
INJURED to Jim in reply was
why, You called him A fool
YOURSELF"
Jim pinched her arm cruelly. bur
she dared not cry out lest she should
he overheard Therefore she suf-
fered in silence and enjoyed the
suffering.
Copyright. 1921
Evening star., 1925-07-12
AN EDITOR,
Anonymous.

THE best psychic informs ation has
it that scenery and music on the
next plane are superior TO that which
the earth offers. So having ALREADY
done my duty by all the eminent mai
ural masterpieces of this land and
some others. | should feel that the
brief space that had been allotted In
me had better be devoted to expert
ences II might not he possible 10
duplicate elsewhere on my trip
through the universe.
| should realize that ! had ALREADY
either lost or found my soul. and that
no type of repentance could mate
rally alter the record. So there would
he no time lost in self-recrimination.
In the shortest possible space. then.
d get my affairs in order and, amply
equipped with funds. set forth in
quest of Dutch and Sung paintings.
medieval stained glass and Gothic
architecture, all 10 the accompani-
ment Of the best food and the most
perfect wine procura BILE.
| should begin by reViSitinS Ger
tain quarters of the Metropolitan and
HispaniC Museums.
Then on the fastest and most lux
urious liner cross to Paris, do the
long gallery and the Greek marbles
and the Commondo Monets. Degas
Nanets in the Louvre-the modern
lists and places along the Rue Ia
Boetie. dining and lunching al
Foisin's. La Rue's, Au Caneton, Tour
d'Arsent. experimenting with their
noblest burgundies, bordeaux and
chabIis.
Two days later I'd be in a swift
monoplane headed for Madrid After
feasting on Velasquez, FL Greco and
Goya and the best food and wine in
Spain. I'd pass on TO Seville, Toledo
and Grenada for the architecture
perhaps there'd be moonlight for the
Alhambra.
If time permitted, on the way back
] should dip into Mines and Car
casonne. but most asSuredly Id see
again the cathedrals at Chartres and
Amiens and steep myself in the Al
mosphere OF stained glass and glorious
columns.
Then for series of orgies in Dutch
masterpieces in Brussels. Rruees.
Antwerp and Amsterdam. not forget
ting the wonderful Van Goghs at The
Hague. In Holland I'd experiment
with liquors and test the most pre-
cious vintages of the Rhine.
Should the last seven days be spent
in Dresden. Munich and Vienna or in
London? At this moment I choose the
British metropolis, for one does one s
self better in England than in German
Ia nds just now. So the trusty Mono
plane would watt me to Croydon
Thereafter the National Gallery. the
Tate. and long session with Law
renee Binyon inspecting masterpieces
of Chinese art in the British Museum
There is still good wine in England
and l should discover where the most
aristocratic pommards, chambertins.
Lahttes and mouton Rothschilds were
to be found, not forgetting the antique
ports. There would be time for the
roast beef and game pies of Simpson :
and few theaters before the final
curtain.
Don't imagine aught of gluttouy
about any of these indulgences. for
there would be no deep pota tions
My mission would ever he the pursuit
of delicscy and charm-not ayhilaFa.
ton.
Evening star., 1925-07-12
PETER q. kYNE,
Author.

| IMMEDIATELY upon receipt of in
dubitable evidence that ] had but 4
month TO live, and assuming that ]
would be active and alert UP 10 the
last. ] would start for San Francisco
Immediately. because the railroad com
panies charge one first-class fare for q
corpse. and | don't think it's worth
that to ride in the baggage car More
over, il would be very undignified to
permit the baggage sma shers TO shoot
craps on my coffin.
In San Francisco | would go to Hal
sey Mainwaring. mana ger of the
Palace Hotel, and get free board and
lodging up TO the moment of my death
Halsey would also provide parlor A to
lay me out in, because If ] should die
in his hotel he'd get lot of advertis-
ing for the house.
As soon rs possible I would arrange
TO sell TO the news reel company max
ing the highest bid the exclusive
world motion picture rights on an old
fashioned wake that ! would pull off
the night before my death. The rights
so conveyed would include motion pic
lures of the funny faces ] would un-
doubtedly make al the final moment
of dissolution
Evening star., 1925-07-12
WATTERSON r. RoTHACkER,
Film Producer.

IF ! only had 80 days to live would
spend most Of the time trying to
get an extension. Faiiing-well, the
asst 80 seconds would be crowded.
Crowded with reviews of the price
less intimate incidents which make
this strange and fieeting little life of
ours worth while.
Crowded with regrets for things un-
done and things done not so well, not
so cheerfully.
Crowded with an acute wonder
tinged. perhaps. with a slight bit of
fear, but tempered-thank God-by
the content inspiring anticipation of
the reunion which belongs to all of
us who say: Now l lay me down to
sleep"
l would face the "burrier" feeling
very sorry for some of my friends who
think that Bob Ingersoll was more
than an orator.
would contemplate the Great Ad-
venture with no time or humor for a
lost world pun.
] would be sorry TO leave.
Evening star., 1925-07-12

to. And / tell you another thing all
red headed men are the same
A strange glow appeared on
the yacht They did not see IT,
Peter hailed family from the yacht.
They did not hear him. They were
indulging themselves after restraint.
They had gone back to the neolithic
age after-too much civiiza tion. And
the whole fracas was due to the fact
that, on small yacht, everybody can
hear everything. The ignoble alter
cation was suddenly cut short by the
grating OF boats keel on the muddy
shingle-Peter in the dinghy.
Yachts afire, sir" Peter called
grimIy.
Jim came back to civiliza ton in an
instant.
We'll. why haven't you put il out.
you fool, instead of coming here TO
tell me? Do you want the bally ship
to be burnt 10 the waters edge"
Cant find the extinguisher. sir.
It's supposed to hang in the small
cabin, but II isn't on its hook. And
we've run out OF water on account
of missis' baths
My dog" cried Alice. Shell be
roasted alive"
i've brought her ashore said
Peter, pitching the animal out OF the
dinghy.
Evening star., 1925-07-12
RAYMOND LEE OITMARS,
Curator Bronx Park Zoo.

I'd go out on the golf course during
that last month and try TO cut my
score down.
1t wouldn't be much use working
you see. because month is TOO short
a time in which 10 accomplish much,
unless YOU have something big or
hand that is just about finished. But
with golf il is different. I feel that I
might accomplish a lot in a month
there.
No. the thought of what was going
to happen at the end of the month
wouldn't affect my game Golf is
gloomy game when one is losing. but
when one does get going well it is
such an exhilarating sport that not
even the thought of death at the end
of the month could shatter the enjoy
ment.
And ] would not take any char noes
with the snakes at the Zoo. I'D want
to he absolutely sure of getting the
whole month
Evening star., 1925-07-12
MISS EIlZABETH MARBURY,
Author and Theatrical Manager.

BELIEVE absolutely in eternal
= life. If I knew that I was to die
at the end of a month / would GER
tainly not go on in just the same old
way. | would use that last month to
pick up the loose ends of things that
/ have left undone. / would try to
fill that month with acts of kindness
and thoughtfulness toward others.
This would not be in any trading
spirit; you understand, as If bargain
ing for a good place hereafter. 1t
would be because I think every one
should spend some time each day in
being helpful and encouraging to
other people, and IL had only one
month left to live I would want to do
as much of that kind of work as
possible during that brief period.
Evening star., 1925-07-12
LILA CE &,
Film Star.

IF | had but one month more TO live
on this earth, what lot of things /
would not do. Entertainment. for in
stance. would be taboo. Id use the
time to appear in two motion pictures
of my own liking so that I would at
last be able to do work that conformed
to my own ideas.
| would invest all my cash i'm safe
interest st-bearing securities so that my
baby would have ample income until
he became of age. BY that time he
could be counted very rich man. I
would insist that my husband. James
kirkwood. play with me in the two
pictures, as he has been my guiding
spirit ever since we were married.
In short, IL | had but a month to
live / would do a double ration of
work and thus try to make a little
dent in the memory of posterity.
Evening star., 1925-07-12
HELEN HAYES,
Actress, Caesar and Cleopatra"
Company.

THE first thing Id do would he To
assemble a good cast and begin
rehearsals On serious classic that
every critic from here 10 Hoboken is
sure ] couldn't play. Probably il
would he Camille Anyway I'd re.
hearse throughout the month. and
then. on the very last night. give the
performance. One of the very great
advantages Of this plan is thai
couldn't read the reviews the next
morning.
Evening star., 1925-07-12

had during the past year If YOU don't
think that would take nearly a month,
you don't know how many cooks I've
had. OF course. it wouldn't take so
long if the weather were good. When
it's hot one doesn't feel like working
so much.
There might be time, however. if it
were. 31-day month, to do a little
more