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Regular $1.98 Pure Linen Embroidered Scarfs a
Regular 75c and SOC Pure Linen Embroidered Ce
Mems and Young Mems STATS Winter OvercOats,
Mems and Young Mems TwO-P Pants Suits, in the
Boys Regular $1.95 Novelty Suits of Corduroy, S
Boys $3.50 and $500 Golf and KnickerbOcker Pa
Boys Regular $1.OO School and Dress BlOuses, ST
Boys $500 to $3.50 BELL Brand" English BrOad'
Boys $2.45 to $500 Sweaters, All Wool and Part
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Imported English Shirts at $29 Four for S.
Mems Regular $25 Feeceined Underwear 79c garment
Mems Regular ST Ribbed Underwear heavy Winter weight SO
Mems 25c Cotton Half Hose in Black and Coo Pairs for 25c
Mems $5O Ribbed Union Suits heavy Winter weight at CSC
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$1.59 to $1.95 "Onyx" Silk
Every Pair Guaranteed Perfect Quality


onyx apure thread silk in desirable medium
and
s
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Regulars to OSmpeNe in NewedFa
WOmensR Regulars NOvetC in
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WomensR Regulars Crep@de
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-14


81 and SIS Curtains in Newest Fall Patterns $40 pair
$18 COrgOeum Rugs, 9x12 sze slight seconds $1O45
SIS $1OO Oriental Rugs in beautiful designs $45
Mems SOC RayOn ber silk Half Hose Black and eoOrs 25c pal
Mems 81 Sweaters, heavy clOse-knit quality at $1O9
39c AndersOn's 32-inch Dress Gnghams Csc yard
36inch Printed ChaIs for comfort coverings 12Kc yard
Csc Bleached DOmet Flannel. Special, 15c yard
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Women's SIS to 81 Fa

OuUIct OF 70 OMIdIL NEW SYKES
Anniversary Sale of 300 pairs of Women's Smart r
Pumps. Oxfords and Strap Slippers in all the want
feathers including patent tan calf black and blonde sat
velvet. black kid, dull and gray feathers. Up-totl
minute styles in ofords, cutout pumps dorsays, sep
operas. two strap and pumps. All sic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-14

9Sc Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs Anniversary Special 66c
$249 Heavy Wash Boilers, with copper bottom, SIG
SITS Lace Curtain Stretchers, full size, $219
1928 Galvanized Iron Revolving Ash Sifters, $1.98
$3.49 Pyrex CasserOIes, nickel-pated frame, $3.50
$249 BOudO Electric Lamps decorated glass shade $169
1898 Carving Sets steel blades three fusze pieces $96
$3.50 big Ben" Alarm ClOcks-NatiOnally Known $249
Evening star., 1925-07-06
23c Yd.

Printed Voiles in many new designs,
several of which are exclusive with US,
so that it is real JOY to select from
them. There are many of the small all
over patterns in this lot, scrolls, etc, also
a number of the wide-spaced flower de-
signs. SO inches wide.
Evening star., 1925-07-06
SIC Yd.

Hollywood Floral Voiles. This is
very fine quality, and in gay, large
flower designs, as lovely as hand-painted
flowers, on soft tinted or white grounds,
glorious pink roses on misty grays,
porcelain blues and other charming color
combinations So inches wide. '.-r.
Evening star., 1925-07-06
Organdy N'eckwear
sl.oo to s1.25 Values for
67c

"A most attractive asscirtment of lovely,
crisp organdy neclewear, t3hat was made es-
pecially for us. Cool anal dainty to wear
wash dresses. In the lot eire collar and cuff
sets, vestees with cuffs AMI separate vestees,
in white and solid colors, some of the white
also being combined with :. olors Peter Pan
val, point venice and imi alton hlet, while
some of the vestees are of Swiss embroidery.
Really a most unusually good-looking as
sortment, most reasonably priced
Kann's-Street I'loor.
Evening star., 1925-07-06

slight they are scarcely noticeable They
really are an exceptional value--pure thread
silk, made with SEAMLESS feet, seam up the
back, mercerized tops and heels and silk
soIes. Sizes sA to 10, in black and good
Kanns-Streea Floor.
Evening star., 1925-07-06
20c Yd.

-"FIock Dot" Voiies, bright, dark and
medium colored grounds, with the dain-
tiest of white dots like tiny snowfakes
scattered over them. Also many with
the dots forming patterns. So inches
wide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28

and he is &C great assistance to the
ends in putting their stuff across.
Lovers of good music are delight
ed to learn that Mrs. III. T. Ken
worthy, one of Augustus leading
sololsts has a number on the pro-
gram. Mrs. Kenwcrthy is the pos
SCISSOR of truly remarkable voice
and with this song will win new
laurelc.
Arthur Soule and Doc Thomas
have an act in the first part "A
Travesty of Old Mexico" The cele-
Drated Gallagher and Shean used
this on Big Time but they have moth
ing on Arthur and Doc in putting 1t
over, for they have packed 10
laughs minute into this act.
"A Night In June" miniature
musical comedy of the most modern
type, something unique and novel.
which has been delightGg New York
audiences in one of ehe most cuc-
cessful productions on Broadway,
opens the Elks show this year. Tune
full, tinkling melodies will be tntrod-
uced and the whole scene will be
respondent with life and color.
Again it is urged that the public
get their seats as soon as possible
for it looks like the biggest crowd
in seasons.
Here's the important dope: Show
Monday and Tuesday evening, May
4, ) and 6, Opera House.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
Health Conference
For Young Children
At CITY Hall, May l

A Children's Health Conference, at
which children under the age of six
years will be examined, will be held
May 1 from 2 to o'clock at the
Council rooms in City Hall. The Au-
gusta Public Health Association. the
Augusta Chapter of the Red Cross
and the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Health Service have combined in
holding this conference and all ply
sicians Of the city have been inter-
viewed and their assistance sought
to give medical attendance in the way
Of health examinations.
Physical examinations of the chill
dren will be held but no treatment
will be given. Treatment will be
recommended and the patients will
be referred to their family physician
If treatment is necessary. All chill
dren will be weighed and measured
and score showing the condition Of
their health will be kept.
This conference will be held in
response to a request by the Ameri-
can Child Health Association to make
May l a day to consider Child
Health. The purpose of the confer
ence is to show the physical condi-
ton of the children examined ard to
indicate points at which their health
and vigor may be improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
Much Clever Talent
In "Y" Dippydrome
April 80 and May l

Earl Lyons of Colby college, who
is the only man in Maine with a
tumbling stunt of real circus quality,
will open his bag of tricks at the 'Y''
Dippydrome on the evening Of April
80 and May /.
Lyons, in spite of his aerial gyra-
tons always comes down smilingly
and on his feet. but while he is in
mid-air he makes everyone who is
watching him hold his breath in
amazement and wonder.
Lyons, however. isn't the whole
show, not by a Dippydrome full.
Edna Spearin of Miss Dorothy
Grays galaxy of stars will exhibit
the Egyptian Enchantress dance,
which won such enthusiastic plaud-
ITS at Miss Grays city. hall recital.
Dickie Eastman and another of the
performers will also come in for a
large share of attention, when he
parades his unique clown band.
Eastman Is one of a great family
of musicians. His acts will be
aughable features Of the two even
lngS' entertainment.
Eastman furnishes dance music as
Wen as clown music. When the per-
romance for the secod evening Is
over he will hold forth for a long
order of dances that will bring to n
close what Harlan Kennedy believes
VIII be the most successful of any of
the Dippdrome events. Tickets fo,,
ADV. -oo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
IF, For Girls"
Miss Brainerd's
Latest Success

a strikingly delightful poem "Jf
tor Girls after Kipling's IF" has
just pcen written by Miss Ethel M
bralnerd, formerly of Augusta nov. :,
member of the STAFF of writer's of the
nibson Art Co. of Boston. The noon,
winch Is gem of delightful phra seoI.
oSy as well as deep meaning ana COM
mon sense philosophy, is upon a heavy
parchment paper, beautifully emhai-
HShed with gilt, red and green. The
an IS enclosed in a frame of narrow.
DAINTY proportions. being old blue and
gold. an"
Inc poem, which is characteristic of
MISS Brainerd's splendid ability. is
such mat might well grace the wall
OIL any girls room. The lofty senti-
ments so cleverly couched bespeal for
the talent of this young Augusta wom-
an who Is forging ahead in her chosen
lield of endeavor. The Gibson Art co.
is the largest of its kind in the world.
Miss Brainerd has just signed n long
term contract with them. The framed
notices. similar to Miss Brainerd's
poem, are only one of the side lines of
ElpsonS productions. The Gibson
company deals largely in seasonable
greeting cards. Last year Miss Brain
era wrote over a thousand verses and
now the staff is engaged in working on
1875 christmas cards. The lines are
STARTED about a year and a half in
advance or the specific season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
Headquarters Unit
OF Seth Brigade Has
Federal Inspection

Federal inspection of the Head
quarters Company. seth Infantry
Brigade NJ. N. G., was held Monday
evening at the arrnory on Grove
street, with Capt. Claude M. Adams,
U. S.. Inf. d. o. L.. acting as in
specting officer. A thorough inspec-
ton of the enlisted personnel. the
property and the Office records was
made and Capt. Adams was much
pleased with the condition Of the
company.
The inspection Of paper work and
property was held on Mor''ay after
noon. at which time a close check
was made of all property. In the
evening personal inspection was held
and the men We're put through their
PAGES. After the inspection of the
men in formation the various section
leaders took their men and carried
out the work Of instruction in the
several duties of the company in a
vrey cerditable manner. This work
was also inspected by Capt. Adams
and the men were questioned with
regard to their various duties.
Capt. Adams was assisted In his
inspection by Capt. Almon B. Sulli-
van, commanding the company, and
by Second Lieut.. Harry f. Farnham,
assigned to the Headquarters Com
pany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
Party at Mr.. Deans

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ephri-
am Dean at the Twelve Corners was
the scene Of a much enjoyed party
Saturday evening. There was large
number in attendance. The evening
was passed playing cards and dan
cling. The dancing took place IN
the Deans new garage with violin
music by Sentil Richards. Delicious
cake, coffee and apples were served
by the hostess.
This Tuesday evening at the home
of Mrs. Macde Lawrence. just off
Madison avenue, Rev. George Mer-
Ram, pastor of the Bethany Baptist
church, will conduct home serv-
ice. ANY interested are cordially In
vited to attend this service. There
will be good music and an interest
ing talk by Mr.. Merriam.
The May meeting of the Helen Co
burn Missionary Society of the Beth
any Baptist church will be held on
Friday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Lamont H. Appleby on Jewett
street. All ladies of the parish are
cordially invited to attend this meet
ing. An interesting program will be
presented.
The Ladies' Branch of the Show
hogan Local of the County Farm
Bureau will meet at the Municipal
building on Thursday of next week,
May 7th, for an all-day meeting. The
meeting is called at II O'Clock. The
subject is, Dress and Finishes" and
the meeting is in charge of Mrs.
Clara Gaylord. The State home DEM
onstration agent, Miss Rosalin Jew
EFT of Orono, will be in attendance.
A picnic dinner will be served at
mon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
BANQUET CLOSES
season FOR STATE
House B0WLERS

The presentation of the trophy
cup, emblematic of the champion
ship for the season in the State
House Bowling League, to the WAL
do" team of which Governor Ralph
o. Brewster was a member. was the
feature at the annual banquet of
the participants in the league bow
ling matches, which was held in the
assembly hall at the Y. NJ. c. A., on
Monday evening. Governor Brews-
ter was unable to attend and share
in the honors which were heaped up
on the winning thin-pin aggregation,
but his name was engraved on the
trophy along with the other mem
bers of the 1925 champions. The 9TH
err bowlers who brought the State
House alley honors to the Waldo
team were Bryant Jones (Capt),
Charles Folsom, Earle Perkins, Earl
Goodwin. DIR. f. Campbell, Atkinson
and Bird.
A delicious steak supper was serv-
ed by young ladies of the Women's
Department of the Y. NJ. c. A., under
the efficient direction of Miss Eth
ellie Garside. Following the banquet
brief program of post prandial
talks was enjoyed with Joseph p.
Grenier officiating as master of GER
emonics. Among those who made
remarks,-some of them in serious
God and others in lighter vein.-
We're DIR. O.. A. Thomas, Charles E.
Quincy, Blaine Owen, representing
the Y. NJ. c. A. Philip Stubs, Max
Wilder. Paul d. Sargent, Wilbur
Spencer, Earle Perkins, Bryant
Jones. Col. Charles E. Dustin, repre-
senting Governor Brewster, and
Thomas S. Smith. general secretary
of the Augusta Y. NJ. c. A.
There were some three score pres
ent for the banquet and for the
handicap bowling match which fol-
lowed. The enjoyable final event of
the 1924-25 season for the State
House bowlers was arranged by a
committee composed of representa-
tives of each Of the ten teams COM
posing the league. with George A. J..
Froberger as chairman. The other
members of the committee were
Earle Perkins. Waldo: E. D. Har-
wood, Cumberland; George Bragdon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
Ticket Holders
Warned to Exchange
For Elks' Minstrels

me exchange of advance tickets
LOT reserved seats for the ELS min
S opens tomorrow morning at
'.oo O'Clock at the Opera House hoy
once: Holders of the advance tick
ets should bear in mind that thew
nIus1 De exchanged. Seats are priced
at %l.Io and $1.G5 this includes the
TAX. An advance ticket and soc en-
!ltles the holder to the better seats
In me house. 1t is urged that ali
VINO POSSIBLY can, exchange their
pastehoards tomorrow as there has
been tremendous demand for
tickets, the people realizing that this
VIII he the best show staged in Au-
gusta in years.
1t was announced by the manage
ment last evening that judge Bene-
olct +: Maher would be interIocutor
IN this seasons production. The
Judge is Ole of the best men in the
Keystone position that has ever an
peared in Augusta, professional or
otherwise. His enunciation is clear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
Irene Goodrich
Does a "Bit' in
Opera House Film

A special local interest is mani
tested in the showing of the feature
film, bad Company" featuring
Madge Kennedy and Conway Tearle,
because Miss Irene Goodrich. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Goodrich,
Green street this city, does a "bit''
as is said in moving picture parlance.
In the latter part of the picture. for
the benefit of those who will be look
ing, when the picture has its second
showing today, Miss Goodrich ap-
pears. She is an eccentric steno-
era pher and there are several good
glimpses of her.
She wears bone trimmed glasses
and her romantic nature finds re-
Election in her eager. interested eS-
preston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
|Sk0WHEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, n.. -, =;
Merchants Association Meets


An important meeting of the
Skowhegan Merchants Association
was held Monday evening in the mu-
nicipal court rooms, with the
President, Damase Lafond presiding.
1t was voted to treat the Fridays
before Memorial day and 4th of July
as Saturdays and keep the stores
open until 10 o'clock in the evening;
and that regular holiday closing
time be observed on Memorial day
and 18th of July; namely. dry goods
stores, millinery stores, hardware
stores, clothing stores, closed all day
and evening; grocery and provision
stores close at noon and drug stores
close at 1890 until $50 when they
will open for the evening, closing at
eight.
The association went on record as
approving the Wednesday half holi-
day during July and August and
that if the stores are to close for
that half holiday notices to that eff
feet will be published in the papers
several weeks before. At a motion
of the treasurer, Arthur r. Jewett, a
committee composed of Jerry Cole
and Roland Patten was appointed to
call upon new merchants in town
and invite them to join the associa-
ton.
The treasurer gave report of the
financial condition of the association
which showed a considerable balance
on hand. Among the subjects dis
cussed were cooperative advertise
ing" Boosting SIowhegan and
Lakewood and nearby summer re-
Sorts" Increasing membership IN
the association" and Bought In
Somerset County Club"
The meeting adjourned to meet at
the call of the president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, SIS: \
On this 25th day OF April. =. A. -
1925, on reading the foregoing petislHS~
it is
Ordered by the Court. that a neazS
be had upon the same on the etr
of June, A. D. 1925, before said ~ ~
at Portland. in said District. az
o'clock in the forenoon: and tnaI w
tice thereof be published IN 49,
Kennebec Journal, a newspaper pts
in said District, and that all ~ No.
creditors, and other persons IN ~ ~
est, may appear at the said time
place and show cause, If any they W.
why the prayer Of said petitlY
should not be granted.
And it is further Ordered py
Court, that the Clerk shall seno
mail to all known creditors COPE
said petition and this order. aauresE
to them at their places OF resioehsys
stated. n -.
Witness the Honorable Jonn ~
ters, Judge of said Court, and Ihe
thereof, at Portland, In SAID D 1osS
on the 25th day of April, a. y; go
IL. 81 JOHN F. KNOWLioN' S'
apr2Sd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine. SIS:
On this 25th day Of April 4 q
1925. on reading the foregoing petitiol
it is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing
be had upon the same on the 5th dy
Of June, A. d. 1925, before said Court
at Portland. in said District at ten
o'clock in the forenoon; and that n
tice thereof be published In D4h
kennebec Journal, a newspaper pfinN
in said District, and that all hcSh
creditors, and other persons In Inter.
est, may appear at the said time and
place and show cause, if any they ~
why the prayer of said
should not be granted. u
And it is further Ordered Nv
Court, that the Clerk shall sendX
mail to all known creditors copietd
said petition and this order, addressfd
to them at their places of residence y
stated.
Witness the Honorable John A r.
tiers. Judge of said Court, and the seal
thereof, at Portland, in said DistrH
on the 25th day of April, A. D. 1seL
IL. 81 JOHN F. KNOWLTON, Cltrk
anroSd1f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28

son--Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Porter,
daughter Miss Verna Porter, and Mr..
and Mrs. VIII B. Lord motcred to
Oak Grove Seminary Sunday to Wis
i. Mr.. and Mrs. Porter's daughter,
Miss Alta Porter, who is member
Of the Oak Grove faculty.-Fred
A. Williams is building piazza
across the front of his house which
is making a great improvement in
the appearance of the place.-Mr.
and Mrs. A. A. Painter and Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Rowe of Norridgewock
were callers upon Mr.. and Mrs. Lu-
Their Elliott at Eaton Mountain, on
Sunday.-Miss Vivian Hubbard,
Colby '25, who teaches in Hampden,
N, H., and her sister, Miss Ethel
Hubbard a student at S. ii. S. were
guests at Foss hall, Colby college
over the week end.-George Foster
of North Cornville was business
caller in town Monday.-Frank w.
Bucknam was business caller in
Augusta Saturday.-MrS. n q t
johnson went to her former home in
Augusta Sunday for a short stay
Mr.. and Mrs. Triff1e Cloutier and
son Emile motored to Sebago Lake
for the day Sunday-Quite good
Waterville Sunday being guests of
Samaritan Lodge No %. I. o. o. f.,
at the special odd Fellows services
held at the First Baptist church.
Miss Mildred Smith, a student at S.
II. S. has returned after a visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Smith Of Cornville.-Miss Eliza
Atherton home demonstration
agent for the county farm bureau has
returned from Windham where she
passed the week -end with her par
erts.-Mrs. Lulu T. Roberts, state
commander of the Ladies Benefit of
the Maccabees was in town Monday
working on plans for the rally to be
held in Dexter in June.-Mrs.
Edith Randlette of Augusta is in
town because of the illness of her
little son Albert Randlette, who is
patient at Somerset hospital.-Mrs.
Bessie NJ. Thompson. Mrs. Marion T.
Cody and Mrs. Kate c. Holbrook
were in Winslow Sunday calling on
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Mason.-Mr. and
Mrs. Davil Trial and Mr.. and Mrs.
Omar Quirion of Watervil,e We're in
town Sunday to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Trials son and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Trial.-Prof. and Mrs. Les
Ter +. weeks ana daughters Louise
and Mary of Waterville Were guests
of Mrs. Weeks parents. Rev. and
Mrs. George Merriam.-Rev. George
Merriam on Sunday afternoon filed
three engagements at the Hinckley
church at the Good Will chapel and
at Stevens cottage at the State Re
| formatory for Women.
The Bethany Guild will meet at
the church rarlor Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock. There is consid-
cradle work to be done as the la
dies are sewing gratuously for the
Children's Home at Augusta and a
cordial invitation is extended to all
ladies in the parish to attend and
help in this work for worthy
cause.
Somerset county people will be in
terested to know that the annual
meeting of the Christian Civic
League will occur today, Tuesday.
in the Getchell Street Baptist church
/ in Waterville. One of the speakers
| IN the evening will be Governor
| Brewster. This is an open meeting
! and any wishing to attend is well
come to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G.. Kinsman re-
turned to their home in this city
from Atlantic City, N. j., on Satur-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Kinsman have
been at the New Jersey coast re-
sort for several weeks and Mr.. Kins-
man in reply to the solicitous in
quiries of his friends Monday, de-
clared that he felt greatly improved
in health as the result of his SOU
journ there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28

She leaves one son, Daniel. and a
grandson, Albert Day, both Of Bos-
ton, Mass. Mrs. Day was member
of tie South Parish Congregational
church. Funeral services will be
neld at $50 o'clock Wednesday af-
atrnoon at the Knowlton and Hewins
funeral home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-28

An attractive 16 foot Whitehall
boat fully equipped, arrived at the
Augusta freight depot, Monday from
New York, consigned to Mrs. Ernest
w. Hunt of this city. The boat will
be put into commission at Mrs.
Hunts cottage on Lake Cobbossee-
COntee.