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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Transforming City Hall
Into a Beauty Bower

Under the personal direction of
Miss Dorothy Gray herself. the work
of Transforming the City Hall audi
torium into a veritable bower OF
beauty for the third annual dance re-
citay of Miss Gray's pupils was be-
gun Wednesday.
Elaborate as were the settings last
year. they will be surpassed this
season. Fully 5000 artificial flowers
will be used as part Of the decor
atoms. The stage will be arranged
as a pergola covered with wistaria
and ivy. At the front will be
solid bank of greenery while flowers
will riot over the white picket fence
at the back of the stage. Window
boxes will be on all of the support
ing posts of the gallery and UP the
posts will run trellises twined with
morning glories.
The recital program will be made
up of "a numbers, but SO snappily
will they be staged that the. enter
tainment, which starts at 8 o'clock,
will be over in an hour and three
quarters. General dancing until IL
will follow. Over 90 children will
take part in the various numbers
and they will be from and half
to IS and 20 years old.
One of the striking numbers will
be the alphabet BALI given by "a
high school girls in black and white
costumes while the concluding num-
Der by Miss Gray herself will be
absolutely unique. 1t is called "A
Tribute to Easter" and in this num-
Der. Miss Gray, in Biblical costume.
will do a devotional dance of the
most sincere type.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
DR.. Frankfurter To Speak
Before Laymen's League

The March meeting of All Souls
Chapter of the Unitarian Laymens
League was postponed until Friday
of this week, April 3rd., because OF
the inability of DR.. Felix Frankfurt
fer to come to Augusta Monday, the
regular day of the meeting. The
CHAPTER was anxious to have DR..
Frankfurter as it's guest before their
season closes and feels fortunate IN
deed that they have succeeded.
DR.. Frankfurter is a professor at
Harvard University Law School and
has served on several commissions of
the United States government: AL
though he has not announced the
subject of his talk, he is known 10
have had experiences that make him
exceptionally conversant with for
foreign affairs, and President Rich
ards is certain that his talk. what
ever subject he chooses, will more
than fulfill the high expectations of
this body of laymen who have be-
come accustomed to the privilege
of earring the high order of speak
ers which Mr.. Richards has brought
from far and near to address their
monthly meetings.
That preparations may not fall
short, Mr.. Bailey urges those mem
bers who have not already done SO,
to return their cards at once and in
dictate the number of guests invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
No New Construction
If Tax Rate Is to
Re Kept to Seven Mills

The necessity of abandoning prac-
tically all new construction in con-
nection with the States financial
program if the tax rate is to be Kept
at seven mills for the next two years
was further emphasized at the con-
ference Wednesday of committee
heads with the appropriations ana
financial committee.
1t was pointed out at that con-
ference by Senator Wadsworth,
chairman of the appropriations COM
mittee, that with appropriations
which were likely to pass for the
maintenance and upkeep of State in
situations and other necessary pur-
poses, but small amount would be
left for overlay.
with that conditions existing it
was seen that it would not be practi-
cable to rely upon the overlay for
taking care of any project that
might be omitted in the original
reckoning.
The seltiment of the ma jority of
those at the conference continued to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Threaten General
WalkOut If Strike
Breakers Are Used

Boston, April with nearly y
600 members of the local pluinpen
and fathers unions and a scatterlns
of electrical workers on strike tooas
for higher wages, the Builuihs
Trades Employers Association r.,
titioned the state commission on tne
necessaries of life to investigate inc
situation and voted unanimously
stand by it's recent demand that tn'
unions sign a three-year wage F'l
newal contract.
The bricklayers and stone masons
unions today joined the carpenten
in signing wage renewal CONTRACTS
Other locals will vote later on Inc
proposition.
Both sides said they were main.
tanning a nattltude of "watcnlul
waiting" but union officials SAID :
general walkout of all union men
will be called if the employers az
tempt to fill strikers vacancies WIN
non-union men. The United Build
ing Trades Council of the American
Federation of Labor has promisea
full support to the strikers in such
a situation, it was said.
The increase being demanded d
S1.25 an hour for those trades winch
have been paid $1.10 under the Ola
scale and $3.50 for those receivins
S1.2J. The scale which the EN-
ployers asked to have renewed ~'
PRED at midnight last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Luther W. Humphrey

Luther w. Humphrey died at his
home on Riverside Drive Wednesday
morning, aged SO years, after an i'll
ness extending over the past six
weeks. He is survived by the widow
and by three daughters, Mrs. Clement
Downes. Miss Mildred Humphrey and
Miss Florence Humphrey, also by a
grandson, Richard Downes, all of Au-
gusta.
The late Mr. Humphrey had been a
carpenter by trade for many years
and had been employed in the building
or alteration of many homes in this
city. He had a wide circle Of friends
who will be saddened by his death.
The funeral services will be held from
the home on Riverside Drive Friday
afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Penney Memorial Young
People To Present Pageant

A pageant, Christ in America"
will be presented by the Young peo-
pie Of the Penney Memorial United
Baptist church at 1880 o'clock Friday
evening, April 8. Following the pag-
cant. Rev. A. NJ. Bocquel of Water
Vile will give an address on Evan
Selism among the French" Rev.
Bocquel has had much evangelistic
experience in France so his talk is
sure to be interesting and instructive.
A special invitation has been Civ
en- to the young people of Hallowell
and Gardiner Societies and everyone
is cordially invited to be present.
The program will be followed by a
social hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Protest Measure
Seeking Collection
OF Crop Mortgages

The ArooStOok delegation heard
the livliest kind of opposition last
night to the bill which would require
the collection of crop mortgages of
members of the Cooperative Potato
Growers Association through the
association.
The small potato groves as well as
the fertilizer men appeared in OPP
position to the bill. Judson c.
Briggs of Caribou represented a
group of small growers and said that
many small growers would be wiped
out if the bill became law and n
much less less acreage of potatoes
would be planted. He asserted that
an attempt had been made to bring
pressure to bear upon some Of those
who were opposed to the bill.
Leonard A. Pierce Of Portland,
formerly of Houlton, represented a
group of fertilizer men who declared
that if the bill became law they
would be unable to give credit to
members of the Association seeking
it. - dozen or more of his clients
offered testimony to that effect.
Senator Paul Powers Of Houlton
said he had received letters from 81
small growers opposing the bill.
Representative Hamilton of Caribou
said he had letters both from those
favoring and those opposed to the
measure.
Inquiry brought out that of the
5000 members of the Cooperative
Marketing Associations 40 percent
crop mortgages the past year.
The bill relating to the COLLECTION
of crop mortgages has been reported
favorably from the judiciary com.
mittee and it is expected that It VIII
be voted upon tomorrow.
The hearing was held in the senate
chamber and Senator Stetson ii.
Hussey Of Blaine presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
School Talks To Be Given
Rv Rail Bird Club Members

Members of the Ball Bird Club.
which met Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. w. B. Stebbins, 43 Mel
Vile street, voted to go into the city's
public schools at times and give
talks upon birds and other nature
study topic. They also voted to join
the Radio Nature club, of which
Thornton Burgess is the head. The
application will be sent in. This
club broadcasts a nature talk. every
Wednesday evening. o'clock from
Radio station WBZ.
Mrs. Thompson read n very inter-
esting paper upon water birds and
the roll call of the afternoon was
reported with early spring arrivals.
Among the birds. reported to have
been seen were phoebe, purple finch,
grackle, robin, blue bird and song
sparrow. The next meeting of the
club will be held May with Mrs.
George Patten on Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary X. Seribner

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Mary K. Scribner, who died at the
Trumbull hospital. Boston, last Fri
day. were held from the home of her
nephew, Grin 3. Frost, Capital
street of this city, Tuesday afternoon
at 2.30 o'clock. with the Rev. Ralph
F.. Lowe of the Green street Metho-
dist church officiating. There were
many beautiful floral tributes from
relatives and friends in this city and
Massachusetts. The remains were
placed in the receiving tomb at the
Mt. Pleasant cemetery and later in
the Spring will be inferred at the
Manchester cemetery. The bearers
were the three nephews. Roland
Scribner. Archie Scribner and Grin
B. Frost, and a brother. Edward
Mears,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
All Fools Day Fun Of
Needlecraft Embroidery Club

The Needlecraft Embroidery Club
enjoyed several hours of stunts ap-
propriate to All Fools Day Wednes-
day evening. Reversing the usual
routine, the refreshments came first
and were served at the Oriental Tea
Garden. This was a happy thought
Of the hostess, putting the guests in
good humor for the program which
followed. Wandering out upon the
street. sealed instructions were CIV
en- and each lady was on her way to
perform faithfully her part. Some of
the feats of skill required quick wits
and strength of character but no
one collapsed until the club met ov-
er various routes to compare expert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Many Grasshoppers Green
At GanestOn Park Are Seen

Seeing is believing" and so. We'd
nesday afternoon. 7. b. Larrabee.
who lives at Belmont Park. brought
into the Journal Office lively grass
hopper restrained in a glass bottle.
Mr.. Larrabee went out for some wat
er near his home at a spring and
hearing rustling he thought was
leaves he found much to his surprise
whole flock of lively young grass
hoppers. They were on the snow
He took some of the early birds
home to show his wife and eventu-
ally one found it's way to the Jour-
nal Office and into print.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
An Alaska Missionary
At St. Marks Friday

in st. Marks Parish House, Miss AL
ice Wright of Nenana. Alaska, will
give a talk on her work in that cold
country. Miss Wright is one of over
200 women working in the Domestic
and Foreign Missionary Society of
the Episcopal church. who are sup
ported entirely by the women of the
church through their united Thank
Offering.
The work has been called 1.-The
Self Denial of Women for Self De-
nying Women" All women whether
members of the Episcopal church or
not are given a cordial invitation 10
come. All present will have an OPP
portunity of meeting Miss Wright.
Tea will be poured by Mrs. Charles
Hichborn and Miss Parrot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Largely Attended Session
of Well Baby Conference

About 60 babies and even more
than that number of mothers were
present Wednesday afternoon at the
regular weekly We'll Babies Con-
ference" which was held at the St.
Jean de Baptiste hall on Kendall
street. An especially interesting fea-
ture was the presentation of a NOV
ing picture, We'll Born" dealing
with the prenatal care. which was
shown by Miss Edith Soule of the
State Department of Health. After
the showing of the picture some
clinic work was done as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Name Assistant Baseball
Managers At COny High

At an election recently held at
Cony High school, Adrienne Cloutier
and Horton Flynt were named as as
sistant baseball managers for the
coming season. They were chosen
by popular vote from a list Of six
candidates prepared by the student
council. The list consisted of the two
above named and Erman Knowles,
Elwood Lapham. Vincent Lathbury
and John Murphy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Alfred H. Higgins. formerly of Ma
chiasport, but wha had been resident
of this city for the past 10 years,
passed away early Wednesday morn
ing at the venerable age Of 81 years.
He is survived by widow Mrs. Ella
Higgins, but leaves no children. Flu
neral services will be held from the
Plummer funeral parlors at 16 Pleas
ant street this afternoon at $50
o'clock and will be private. The re-
mains will be taken to Machiasport
for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
"Y" Dormitory BOYS Bowl

Ward one and Ward two Of the
Y. NJ. c. A. Dormitory split their
match Wednesday night with Ward
two having the best of the bargain
by three pins on total. Royce gar
nered single Of 105 and a total of
2S9 for the top floor while Wallace
was gathering in 26S and 100 for the
lower floor.
The summary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
W|NSLOW

Mrs. G. A. Chamberlain passed the
day Tuesday with her mother at
the home of her sister, Mrs. H. A.
Tozier of Waterville.
Mrs. F. G.. Pooler, was a guest
at the home of Miss Lulu Stuart
of Halifax street Tuesday.
c. F. Ware of Fairfield was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Century Old Methodist
Pastor Attends Conference

Brookline, Mass, April 1-Vigor-
ons despite his hundred years. the
Rev. Edgar S. Best of Maiden was
among those at the 12Oth annual ses-
sion of the New England conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
which opened in ST. Marks Church
here today. The convention rose in
body to greet the aged minister,
said to be the oldest Methodist
preacher in the world.
Bishop William Z. Anderson is
presiding at the conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

be in favor of keeping the tax rate
at seven mills and several of those
present said they had been advised
that was the sentiment of their con-
stituents as we'll as their own per-
Sonal inclination.
Governor Brewster was present as
an invited guest and was much i'm
pressed by the spirit of cooperation
and harmony which prevailed at the
conference,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

In response to a telephone call
from the home Of Herbert Hill at
Manchester. the combination chem
tcal truck from the Hartford fire sta
ton was sent out at 3.45 Wednesday
afternoon. when fire caught in
chicken house from a brooder. It
was not necessary to use the appar-
atus and there was practically no
damage from the blaze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Theo \. Button of
pa State street are the proud par
ents OF a daughter, who arrived
Wednesday. The little new conner
tipped the scales at II pounds and
she has been named Ruth Town
send
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
The Day in Washington

Thomas +. Woodlock was sworn
in as a member of the interstate
commerce commission.
The war department announced
additional rivers and harbor allot-
ments aggregating $50, 100000.
The state department and the Ne
therlandS envoy signed an agree
ment to arbitrate the sovereignty
over Las Palmas Island.
Reorganization of executive duties
in the treasury was announced, de-
signed to afford closer supervision of
tax and prohibition problems.
Officials Of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company conferred on the sit
uation growing out of the sale To the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

The Current Events Club will
meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock
with Mrs. Arthur l.. Thayer at her
home. 81 Sewall street. Mrs. Thayer
will speak on the Passion Play" 1t
is hoped that there will be a good
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
c,uv ruNNEpEc 1oI1RNAI THURSDAY, APRIL 2 1925.

ences. Not one was willing to admit
defeat or own to being fooled but
boasted of her valor and ability in
hoodwinking every other pilgrim Of
the night,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Gardiner Sextet
Defeats Girls Club

especial TO the kennebec JOurnaD
Gardiner, Me, April 1.-The Gardi-
ner high seXtet defeated the local
Girls Club lassies in a wierd con-
test here tonight 1874. the game be-
ing the final one of the season. The
first half was married by roughness
but in the final periods it developed
into fast clean and interesting
contest. The Girls Club. although
not in practice, put up a plucky fight
against the strong high school team,
and were in the game every minute.
Mana Marson starred both the short
while in the game and again when
she took over the whistle and as
test. Brown and Merrill scored three
and four baskets apiece. while Nc
Curdy of the Girls Club scored two,
accounting for all of her team S
score. The losers big factor both on
the offense and the defense was
Marty" Densmore. who played at
center, while Harris and Malaney
were strong at guard. There were
no individual stars for the high
school, the whole team playing a
strong game. Summary:
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CLUB
Brown, IF ............. Malaney. lg
Marson. If ............. Harris, rg
Mcdonald, JIG ......... JIG, Densmore
eehs, SC ................ sc, BabD
Williams, lg ....... lg, McCausland
Libby, Palmer, rg 80. re-, McCurdy
Baskets-Merrill 4. Brown 3. Mar
son . McCurdy .. Referees Kendall
and Marson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
Miss Florence Sylvester of ,

Miss Florence Sylvester of New
tonville, Mass, is visiting for a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Grin b.
Frost, SO Capital street. Miss Syl-
vester was called to Augusta to at
tend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs.
Mary X. Scribner. which was held
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

hall at the Y. NJ c. A. building, Fri
day afternoon at go o'clock. Mrs.
Andrew T. McWhorter will be the
speaker during the program follow
ing the business meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Charles Penney of the Murphy fur
store Of Lewiston. was a business
caller, Wednesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

The remains Of Clifford Boulter, 81
formerly Of Buxton, who died in this
city, March 81. were sent to Bar
Mills on the evening train, wednes-
day. where funeral services viii be
held and interment made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Ralph S. Ingraham. who has been
confined to his home on State street
for several days with the prevailing
illness. is reported to be somewhat
improved in condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Augusta Opera House-Today. last
showings. Anna @. Nilsson. Wynd-
ham Standing, in gorgeous photo
play with human, universal appeal.
"Vanity's Price; Agnes Ayres. in
dramatic photoplay. Her Market
Value; Bray Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Skene and
daughters. who have been passing
the winter in Augusta. have moved
to their home at East Winthrop,
where they will pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Colonial Theatre-Betty Compson
in Paramount Special, New Lives
for DID," Screen Snapshots, News
and Fables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Harold Carr Of Bangor, who has
been located in the city for several
weeks In connection with the New
England Tel. & Tel. Cos. re-valua-
ton, returned Wednesday to his
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Mrs. Avis Luce, who Is the cook
at Perry's restaurant Is confined to
her home with q bad cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

The Home and Foreign Missionary
Societies of the Methodist church
will hold their annual mite box op-
ening and entertainment Friday eve
ming Of this week at the vestry at
$50. All those having mite boxes
from either society are asked to
bring or send them in at this time.
A fine entertainment has been pro-
vided and light refreshments will be
served. This meeting is open to the
public and all are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Manning Campbell of Portland, for
merly of Augusta, was in the city
Wednesday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

The funeral of Mrs. Ida C. Hallett
Will be held from the home of her
son, Charles j. Flanders. 1888 Grove
street, Friday afternoon at ESQ
o'clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

Dollar Lines of government vessels
it has been operating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02

The regular meeting Of the w. c..
7. U. will be held in the assembly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-02
QUALITY
and
SERVICE.
FIVE FLOORS
with "
ELEVATOR.

March q,
BOOM MANE BOOST MAINE; talk it. Don't be ashamed
of about someone
home?
dohe best stores word-go tne anu ~
live the of Maine.
furnishing old two considerations
financial outlay and "ie
QUALITY TASTE
quality furnishings reasonable home store that
helps boost home city.
People of Kennebec have through years that the
furnishings yet sold
modest be purchased from income or from
savings
Undoubtedly soaed "BARGAN SALES"
their prices seemed attractive but most OF
subQUALlTY for the
quality sacrificed favor of lower prices
people attracted but is far important to
buy quality than to buy just furniture at small COST
dining suites bargain but after reading
typ china closet not included
and but chairs instead hownrather misleading
quality, and
with hghgrad merchandise when here get
SERVICE
intangible something s called CONFIDENCE.
prevails this store for all who de-
cash deng selling at less price than other
thirty of business has demonstrated to us that this is
the and right policy.
and feel that
aen
making possible friends
and fully realize that it the Of satisfied that
MAINE dt E's ASD ' TRADE N AuGusTA
r. w. sOULE, EMPORIUM co.
A. N. SOULE Manager
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