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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Lonely Sail Lures
Sailor From Soil

Vancouver, B. c., May % (AP)-
Commander Eustace B. Maude n
years old and long retired from the
Royal navy, is going to sea again, this
time in 25-foot dory type sloop in
which he plans to sail from VAN
couver or Victoria to England by
way Of the Panama Canal. He is now
preparing for the cruise at his home
on Mayne Island, and expects to get
under way within month.
Il expect to enjoy myself very
much," said the veteran mariner, ut
will be a long voyage, but it should
be pleasant. I will head far out to
sea after passing Cape Flattery, pick
up the trade winds and boom down
the coast with the wheel lashed and
canvas taut. I have provisions for
100 days and a complete edition of
Shakespeare's works, so I will get
get along very we'll"
Despite his age and the disaster that
has overcome many of those who in
the past have undertaken similar
feats, Commander Maude regards
his plans in matter Of fact way and
seems to think them not all extraordi-
nary. He will land only once during
the long voyage. at Panama, and
during practically the rest of the
journey he will be out Of sight of
land: He intends to make his course
with the use Of his old nautical in
struments. He has dug them out Of
his sea chest and FURNISHED them
anew. He has a good sea anchor
and will use it when he wants spell
below in bad weather. His vessel
is proven sea-boat, staunch, we'll
found and equipped with five horse
power gas engine, although the
commander hopes to cover the entire
journey by sail. Besides provisions.
he Is taking so gallons of fresh
water and SO gallons of gasoline.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Big Seizure of
Whiskey and Beer
From Two Steamers

New York, May 22-(AP)-Vigi-
lance Of the countrys land dry for
ces. working in cooperation with the
coastguard's blockade of the sea re-
suited in seizures of liquors from
two vessels in the coastwise trade
today.
The governments prize consisted Of
1900 gallons of whiskey and more
than $1,000 bottles of imported ale.
seized by raiding United States GUS
toms officials aboard the steamship
Boston and the freight steamer Her
man Winter, both owned by the
Eastern Steamship Company. Gus
toms officers said the seizure, with
a bootleg value of between 100000
and 100000 was the largest ever
n ade from vessels in coastwise trade.
No arrests were made and little
information was given out concern
ing the captures, which were made
by 81 members of the special search
ing squad of the customs service.
The contrabrand was found in cases
labelled HOLSTERS" and herring"
1t was said that the government
men had established the fact that
the shipment had been made from
can representative of an English liq-
uor firm. The New York consignee,
the federal men said. was not ideI-
titled.
In addition to confiscation of the
contrabrand liquor. 1t was announc-
ed, the ships owners are liable to
fines ranging from 100000 to $780,
900.
Since the coastguard's dry navy
has patrolled the mid-Atlantic, brok-
en- up three one time prosperous and
thriving Rum Rows and put a vir-
tual stop to rum smuggling through
Long Island, New England and New
Jersey channels, the customs officials
have kept closer watch on all the
coastwise vessels.
Coastguard officials have Joined
with customs heads in an investiga-
cation of the manner in which the
contrabrand got into Boston for
traps- shipment to this port.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
OAKLAND.

The members Of the Harry G..
Decker post. American Legion are
requested to meet in the Legion hall
Sunday afternoon at o'clock and
proceed to Memorial hall, where di-
vine services will be held at 2.30 o.
clock by Rev. H. G. Mann of All
Souls Universalist church. The
members of the other patriotic or
ganizations in town including Ser
geant Wyman post, G. A. R., Ser
geant Wyman Woman's Relief Corps,
j. Wesley Gilman camp, Sons of
Veterans, and their auxiliary and the
auxiliary to the Harry G. Decker
post, American Legion, are also re-
qu4fted to meet in the G. A. r. post
room at 2 o'clock to attend the SER
vices in a body.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
COMING EVENTS

May 2s-Maine Laundrymen's Associa-
tion, Portland.
May 2s-state B. P. W. convention.
Waterville.
May 23-2s-Eastern Star of Maine,
May 26-Annual convention Kennebec
County Sunday School Association,
Congregational church. Hallowell.
May -30--Annual convention Maine
State Branch. United National As
Rockland
June 2-Maine Council of Masons, Old
June 2-4~Maine United Baptist an
ers Conference. State "Y' Camp,
June i1NKennebec Valley Medical AS
sociation, Gardiner.
June 17-19-National Association of
Mutual Savings Banks, sixth an
nual conference, Poland Springs.
June 1S-22-B tes Commencement
June 2o-27-Leaders' Open Conference.
Y. M. c. A. camp. Winthrop.
June 24-Twenty-three Commanderies
June 29-July Annual Governors
conference, Poland Springs.
July 12-1S-National convention of
Business and Professional Woman's
Clubs in Portland.
N. E. Baptist Conference, Ocean
Aug. 2s-sept. 12-Methodist Minister'S
School Of Religious Education. Y.
M. c. A. Camp. Winthrop.
Conference. Y. M. c. A. Camp. Win
Sept. o2i 21-Employed oficers' Confer
ence, Y. M. c. A. Camp, Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
FAIRFIELD

! Mrs. N. J. Karen and Mrs. G. A.
Patten of Pittsfield were visiting Mrs.
| Lewis Emerson Friday.
| Miss Katrina Young returned Friday
| from Burnham, where she has been
| visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Le-
| ander Young.
Miss Ethel Marcoux, a student at
| Lawrence High school, was operated
on at the Sisters Hospital for alb
| scesses. She is resting as comfort
| ably as can be expected.
| Frank Carter motored to Skowhegan
Friday on business.
| c. H. Melcher Of Portland was q
business caller in town Friday.
Sydney Adams passed Friday in
| Pittsfield.
| Eugene Jewell and Earl Lawrence
went to Moosehead Friday on a week.
end fishing trip.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Richardson re-
turned Friday from Millinocket, where
they have been visiting relatives.
| DR.. and Mrs. w. L. Gousse and fam
lily and Miss Marjory Ridley passed
Thursday at the Gousses' cottage at
North Pond.
| Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Henderson
and children, Alec. Ruth and Kenneth,
were calling on Rev. and Mrs. George
Thurlow in Skowhegan Friday after
| noon.
| Harold Hinckley returned Friday
from Boston, where he has been pass
ing a few days.
| Mrs. Wallace Edmond and Mrs. Har-
old Edmond Of Burnham were calling
on Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Delano Thurs
day.
= Mrs. Lizzie Pomeroy returned from
Bath Friday, where she has been Wis
ittng relatives.
Miss Sophia Henry Of Rumford
Falls is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Henry.
| Miss Dorothy Henry of Burnham is
passing few days with Mrs. Carl
| Wheeler.
! Miss Dorothy McKechnie, who
teaches in Martin Stream, is passing
the week end at her home.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Curtis and
children went to Belfast Friday to
pass the week end with relatives.
Friends of Mrs. Clyde Savage will
be sorry to learn of her serious ILL
ness at the Sisters Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
DRESDEN

SOUTH-Albert Tibbetts passed
the weekend with relatives in Gard
iner.
Mrs. Fred Carlton is passing few
days with friends in Bath.
Mrs. Vesta Siegars returned to her
home Saturday from Gardiner, where
she visited her daughter, Mrs. Har-
old Wall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hodgdon and
Harold Wall Of Gardiner passed
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Wall. Mrs. Wall and son,
Glenwood passed Sunday at her
home with her mother, Mrs. .Vesta
Siegars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Siegars and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Enjoyable Program
By G. II. S. Students

Stuoents OF Gardiner High pro.
vlded the program at q LARGELY at i.
tended entertainment given for the
peneit OF the General Fund at the
nigh school auditorium last evening.
Vocal selections, readings, and q
play were presented, all of these be-
ing most enjoyable. Orchestra selec.
tions opened and concluded the pro.
gram. while the first vocal number
was sleep Kentucky Babe" sung by
male quartet. Following this a
unique wooden doll dance was given
by high school girls.
Miss Mary Trafton sanr Kate
Vannah's lover the Hills to sum
light Town" After this novelty
number was introduced this being
entitled "Diggs and His Double. .
this made a big hit with the aud.
ience. Herbert Lowell gave the
reading '"The Danger Of Becoming
Famous" with becoming severity
Mfllocker's The Butterfly Boat"
song which Is always a favorite
was sung by the Girls Glee Club IN
a most pleasing manner. The brief
farce Surprises" which was NAV.
ed by a group of Junior students was
another big hit. The cast was a
follows: Nora, an Irish maid, Phyl.
lis Sherman: Mrs. Edward Dickson
Miss Myrtle Brewer: Mrs, Sheldon
Miss Evelyn Crimmin: James, a but.
Ter. Oscar Glaser: Edward Dickson
Small.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

sion this afternoon: President, Geo.
L. Walker of Portland; secretary
treasurer. Geo. 8. Wilson Of Cumber-
land Mills; executive committee. Rev.
Alexander Hamilton Of Old Orchard;
William H. Rowe Of Yarmouth. Har-
man B. Libby Of Portland. Barton
M. Clough of woodfords. Perley e.
Winslow of Portland and F. L. Strout'
of Steep Falls: division superintetn-
dents, shildren's, Mrs. Baxter M.
Clough of Woodfords: Young Peo-
ple's, Rev. Robie Nj. Brown of Yar-
mouth: Adults, Rev. j. W. Brown Of
South Gorham; administration. Rev.
Harry G. Marston of Portland; edu-
cation and temperance, Rev. Chas.
A. Davis of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Bank Opening Tonight
At Maine Trust Rooms

Gardner citizens should not ovsr-
LOOK the opportunity extended them 70
inspect the handsome new banking
rooms OF the Maine Trust & Bankine
company at the opening tonight from
70 o'clock. At this time several
speakers will be heard and music will
De furnished by the high school or
cnestra. Gardiner is proud of the new
ADDITION to its business section and
this will be an excellent opportunity
70 see exactly what has been accom-
plished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Dry Agent at Bangor
Had Heard of Route

Bangor, Me-. May 22-Prohibition
officials here, the center Of the
northern Maine area, today admit
ted they had heard of a new method
of bootleggers who, blockaded at sea,
are active In running rum across the
Canadian Maine border.
Learning of the seizure Of the
schooner Van at Boston, they advan-
ced the theory that the liquor was
being brought across the border by
land. loaded on ships off the Maine
coast-a mass fof inlets adaptable to
secrecy-and then sent south aboard
the loaded vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

So we'll are the members Of the
American Legion Auxiliary doing their
work that it is estimated that by to-
night every citizen Of Gardiner will
be wearing a bright red poppy. AL
though today is officially Poppy
Day" all over the country, the local
organization has been working Thurs
day and Friday and expects to finish
today with every one sold. No plea
should be needed in this case, for ev-
eryone should be only too glad to make
this small contribution to the worthy
causA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
ADJUSTMENTS
Fred Thompson and His Magnificent
Horse "SiIver King" at the john
son Opera House Today

aiSA suouPSOI anu tbs Md9ntrtCenL
Horse "SiIver King" at the john
son Opera House Today
A new picture starring Fred
Thomson is enough to draw crowds
to any movie palace; and the John
son Opera House is sure to have
packed houses both performances to-
night when "That Devil Quemado"
Is shown for the first time locally.
The production is the first which the
popular western star has made since
the day he broke his leg doing leap
to the back of a wheel horse on a
hurtling stage coach some months
ago and his return to the screen will
be welcomed by tens of thousands of
Thomson fans. Silver King, his
gorgeous horse, plays prominent
part in 'That Devil Quemado"; in
deed his role is said to be the most
exciting thata this equine luminary
has ever played. Del Andrews di-
rected the production. Gloria Hope
plays the leading role delightfully."-
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Cumberland Co. Sunday
School Association Elects

Especial to Kennebec Journal)
Brunswick. Me-, May 22-The Cum
berland County Sunday School As
ISOLATION in closing its seth annual
convention today adopted a resolu-
tion endorsing the plan for giving
religious instruction on week days in
cooperation with the public schools
system and resolved to seek in all
proper ways to influence our law
makers to pass such legislation as
will make this possible.
The association elected the fol-
lowing officers at the business ses-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Funeral Of N. Burt Esponnetts

Funeral services for N. Burt Espon-
nette were held at 2.30 Friday after
noon from his late home on Elm
street, Rev. M. G. Folsom officiating.
The house was filled with sorrowing
friends and relatives, and the floral
tributes were many and beautiful, at
testing to thee steem in which Mr.. Es-
ponnette was held. The bearers were
Charles Goodrich, William Booker,
Harry Goodrich, George Booker, Ken
meth Esponnette and Fred N. Boston.
Interment was in the family lot in Oak
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Randolph xair Continued

Excellent patronage featured the
second day Of the bazaar and fair held
under the auspices Of the organiza-
tions Of the Randolph M. e. church.
The salesladies at the various tables
were kept busy dispensing q fresh
stock Of supplies. A substantial sum
was realized and this will be used for
the redecoration Of the parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

The cedar for the wreaths for Me-
MORTAL Day will be at Grand Army hall
on Monday and members of Pell Cla-
son Auxiliary are requested to come
to assist in making them afternoons
and evenings of the coming week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Funeral of Miss Evelyn A. Davis

Fueneral services for Miss Evelyn
A. Davis were held at two o'clock
Friday afternoon from her late home
IL Maple street, Randolph, Rev. A.
F. Leigh of the Randolph M. E.
church officiating. The bearers were
Harold Merrill, Kenneth Lovely,
George Moore, and Forest Grant. In
terment was in Maple Grove ceme-
terry, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Memorial Day Speakers

Bar Harbor-Governor Ralph o.
Brewster.
Lincoln-Dr. c. c. Little, president Of
the University of Maine.
South China-Rev. Neal D. Newlin.
Biddeford-Rev. Charles H. Temple.
Albion-Rev. N. M. Heikes Of Free
dom, N. HI.
Bangor-Col. Frank Hume of Houlton.
Sidney-Rev. A. Francis Walch of
Augusta.
Norridgewock-Mrs. Herbert L. Mich
OILS of Skowhegan.
Dexter-Rev. Stanley Manning of Au-
guSta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
SOUTH GARDINER

Rev. John M. Kelley. known as
"the evangelist from Maine, has
been calling on friends at South
Gardiner. While in town Mr.. Kelley
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles M. Grover on Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
Gard of Thanks

We desire to thank all our friends
and neighbors who so kindly assists
ed us at the time of our recent be-
reavement; also for the beautiful
floral tributes.
MR.. AND MRS. FRANK o. DAVIS
AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

=. christian Endeavor Society Of
Wrist Baptist church will meet
se.asv evening in the vestry Of the
ls....r at 6 o'clock. The topic is
e,s-,stian Traits Worth Striving For"
.s.s.s VIII be an outside speaker at
-. naeting. All are welcome to
.s.. ana help carry on this good
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

rsmsto plants at Oakland's Green
s6eeo grown in pots. ready to plant
- after Decoration. Ripe tomatoes
4 MY II you get Read Head. John
80 or Bonney Best. Telephone 223-x.
may22d6t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

I SON., Joe were business visitors in
Gardiner. Saturday.
Margaret Pushard passed Saturday
| In Bath,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

Coats. now is the time to buy a
coat, and for special prices in at
tractive models inspect the stock of
f. S. Smith and Co.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
GARDINER

s -, winnie Reynolds Of Dorchester.
q the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
!.,...s = pencock, 10 River avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

Dahce, Do. Gardiner. tonight. Mu-
Il 81 Dicks Harmony Boys. Trains
- both ways.
hn3&Sat e
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

viIl want that hat cleaned
"a holiday. Better call at the
=, Iss,.sS "A shoe Repairing Co.. and see
sssut it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
MAINE FAIRS

Aug. 1S-20-Belfast fair.
Aug. 25-27-Houlton fair.
Sept. 8-10-Maine State Fair, Lewis
ton.
Sept. 15-17-Somerset Central Agricul-
tural Society fair. Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

49, and Buker. Plumbing and
s.sfinr. Il Bridge St., Gardiner.
3.i Conn. May25d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

Thx1 sedan. Betty Jeans Candy
-. Tel. 292-M. Residence, 566-J.
Nm. Robinson. may5eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

w. L. Tozier has sold his house lot
on Lincoln avenue to Arthur Whelan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23
LOCAL NOTICE

s,,,s, club food sale at clubrooms
!. nspot Square Sat. P. M. may22-23'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-23

Today Only
Suspender' Skirts, just the thing for 81
wear, blue, rose, jade and rust. ..... 81
Formerly sold at $8.98
S5.96-$6.98 Silk Pettic0ats s.......... S:
made in Radium and silk jersey
, 1925-12-05

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. l3.-An i0s1r-
ance policy providing for the payment
Of 81, GOO, 600 upon the death Of Il. f.
KetterinQ, vice president Of the General
Motors Corporation, to establish a fund
to carry on experimental work in the
automotive industry, has oeen arranged
by six companies, it was announced here
yesterday.
The policy is one of the largest ever
written in Dayton. In addition 10 it,
Mr.. Kettering carries personal insur-
ance totaling close to 81, 500. 900.
MIR. Kettering is AZ years old. He has
long been engaged in automotive re-
search work. Tile SuR NoU. 18th.
, 1925-12-05


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, 1925-12-05
G3. Tho DGs Meas.


This morning saw the case wherein
the defendants were charged with at
tempt to def,8ud The Insurance compa-
MES by destroying property 16 end IL
Cryst9lgade, terminated.
Tho case had been before the Hon.
George Washington Williams from ne
opening Of the session iast Tuesday
and contained many Interesting phases,
which, along, with the position in the
community Of the accused drew the
greatest crowds ever known in the
history of She District Court.
A number Of witnesses appeared both
for the prosecution and he defense
and these, particularly those for the
former, made startling statements. 1t
was the questioning aud cross question
irg Ct these witnesses that showed tie
~@' and skill Of the attorneys.
The examination Of the witnesses Was
brought 10 a close last evening and he
jury addressed.
Judge Gibson, the prosecuting att0rn-
ey. in his address made d strong plea to
for conviction. and seemed beyond a
doubt to have i'm erassed his listeners.
HE faces OF the latter soon uOder3ent
q change for Ramon MartineztaceG them
with q plea that Wes logically fuTCetUIl
and brilliant. Under his fiery and con-
yfnciug a%TgHUleDt. many OF the lurymen
appeared nervous 81 as if the first impress
sion WIS UNDERGOING a change-and then
their nervousness disappeared as in
rapt attention they listened to his plea
not to convict the accused.
Judge Gibson however, as prosecutor
had the last say, ard this opportunity
along With d letter from The husband,
WpYp the cHf1F pa7GAC f0r CN0vi.tt.n
, 1925-12-05

CHh40IlAN0lGD, %. tROlA,
18th DECEIdBER 1925.
(CourtoSy Of the Associated Pr88s.)
Milan. Military dictatorship in Spain
has been abolished and instead there has
arisen an economic dictatorship which
~wilI-function without weakness but with
no other idea than to govern sincerely
and loyalty. General Primo de Rivera
Evening star., 1925-07-01
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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-12-18
0IN9

Rivers. Oh, rowing was decidedly
the thing.
Then for the real aesthetics of
sport, give '75-er the choice of
archery or croquet The insidious-
ness of the latter! 1t fascinated the
wild youth SO, that they played far
into the night. Mothers wondered
what the world was coming to with
this craze for croquet! Archery was
equally potent in bringing the two
sexes together. One wonders how
many youths were stricken by
Cupid's darts in this subtle game
The adored damsel settled her bangs,
stepped forward, lifted her arms to
bow and arrow displaying the curves
of the Grecian bend-an artful mix
ture of nature, stays and a hustle!
Lawn tennis had it's first national
tournament in 1880.
The hustle followed the feminine
figure even on to the tennis court.
Here's a pretty question: would
Helen Wills be the American cham
pio> if she wore breathless basque
and had been forbidden by her
mother to show one inch of white
cotton stocking? Terrible, indeed,
should anyone dream that limbs
walked inei'" those voluminous
skirts! The Jerseys were considered
shocking because they more than
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-12-18
SIGNALLING OR FLlRTlNoaieSs

suggested the form.
In the skating scene of the sixties
the men dared the frost to nip their
ears by wearing high silk hats when
they executed fancy figures. Women
glided over the ice in quaint fur
lined pelisses that fared over buoy
ant hooped skirts. They were real
skaters, too. A modern expert de-
clares that many an exhibition figure
of today was evolved by the old
New Yorker.
Nearing the threshold of the nine
teenth century the nation imperilled
its neck while learning to ride
bicycle. Behold these feminine ex-
ponents on an Easter day parade of
Central Park in the year 1888. On
the .chignon, a dear little pancake
sailor hat. The very pink of fash
ionl A starched collar helped the
rider to keep her balance. The
shir;waist cracked with righteous
starch also, and the rustlings de-
noted the many ruffled petticoat I'M
derneath. A heavy woolen skirt
obligingly busted the bicycle wheels.
1t was great life.
TandeIns - coaching parties -
.jingling sleighs-so ran the tenor of
New York's sporting ways, when
the city was rapidly growing-but
still in its self-conscious teens