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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
New Traffic Lines
On Water Street
Are Now in Place

Motorists in this city will find today
that the new traffic lines have been
painted on Water street and that ev-
erything Is now ready for the new
traffic rules which are to be followed
in the future. The new regulations.
which were printed in this paper few
days ago, will be of material advan-
taEe in the city by eliminating the
long lines of waiting automobiles
which quickly gather behind the street
cars as they are stopped In front OF
the waiting room.
On each side of the street near the
waiting room safety zones have been
painted to allow the passengers suffi-
Gent room to alight and at the same
time the mo parking" zones have been
extended sufficiently to allow cars to
pass outside Of the safety zone. Ar
rows have been marked at the en-
trance to the passage outside the
safety zone to indicate the direction TO
take, and there Is no excuse Tor
driver ignoring these zones. To pro-
vide against the removal of the no
parking" signs to suit the convenience
Of the drivers. a thing which has been
done with more or less frequency IN
the past, circles of white paint nave
been painted on the sidewalk around
the base Of each sign to indicate wnere
they should be placed. White lines
have also been painted to mark on the
various crosswalks for pedestrians
and the white line at the top of R1nes
Hill will be renewed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
Augusta to Be
Visited by Postal
Rate Board Aug. IA

Washington, July 6-(AP)- Plans
were completed today by joint
congressional committee for exhaus-
tive hearings in various parts of the
country on the workings of the new
postal rates.
The committee is made up of three
members of the Senate postoffice
committee and three members of the
House committee and is headed by
Senator Moses, Republican, New
Hampshire. 1t will receive criticisms
and suggestions from all classes af-
fected.
Hearings will begin in Washington
July 10 after which the committee
will be in Atlanta, July 90, Philadel-
phia, July % to Aug. l, New York
City from Aug. 8 to Aug. 8, Boston,
Aug. 19 to 10, Augusta, Maine, Aug.
IA and Is, Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. II and
IS, Chicago, Aug. 10 to 26, and St.
Paul and Minneapolis, Aug. q and
90.
Many protests on the new rate
have been received by the committee,
a large number contending the first
class rates are negotiable.
Attention will be given by the
committee to the effect of. the rates
upon business and it will ask news
paper publishers for their views with
regard to rates upon second class
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
SMALL BOYS
IN COURT FOR
Theft FIREWORKS

It was Juvenile delinquency day at
the Augusta municipal court, Mon
day, with nine youngsters averaging
about IL years of age appearing 10
tell what they knew Of break into
the Front street storehouse OF the
Swift & Turner Company couple OF
nights previous to the 4th OF July.
when according to the proprietor,
Dan Weeks, some $50 worth of fire.
works and other small articles were
stolen.
The boys were all from the North
End and the services Of Officer Dos
tie were necessary for the court to
get some of their stories straight
ened out and reconciled to the testi-
mony of other of the lads. Besides
the nine, who appeared at the session
of the court yesterday morning it was
understood that two or three others
were concerned in the break, one Of
whom had been excused and the
others had conveniently gone on a
trip to Canada with parents.
Several of the youngsters were
held at the police headquarters for
most of the day, and learned thor
oughly the seriousness of their mis-
demeanor. Undoubtedly parental
discipline had its effect in several in
stances, later. and of course though
no sentences were pronounced on
the youthful respondents, the ends of
justice were adequately satisfied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
Brakes Fail to Hold
Car Dashes Madly
Through Traffic

When the brakes on car coming
down Bridge Hill failed to hold about
10 o'clock Monday morning, the cor
ner of Bridge and Water streets be-
came a lively place for few mo-
ments as motorists tried to get out
of the way and the driver of the car
endeavored to steer his rapidly NOV
ing machine through the corner with
out mishap.
Clinging desperately to the wheel
he swung by on the left side of the
spindle, narrowly missing several
cars and continued through onto the
bridge, but not until he had strip
ped two runningboards from the car
owned by Fred Summerton of School
street. He stopped the automobile
as soon as possible and after a short
talk at the police station he was al
lowed to go, having made arrange
ments to pay for the damage which
he had caused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
MANCHESTER

Mrs. Harry H. McCausland and
Miss Alice McCausland of Everett,
Mass, spent Wednesday with Miss
Grace Haskell.
Elmer Merrill spent several days
last week on a fishing trip to Moose
Pond, Pittsfield. Mrs. Elmer Merrill
visited relatives in West Gardiner
during the absence of her husband.
John Carey of Dorchester and Mrs.
Marie Mccarthy of the same place
are visiting at Leo Wheeler's.
Mrs. Rose Deroll has been seriously
ill with blood poisoning.
The Lake House has been wired for
electricity and had house full OF
guests over the 4th of July.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Davis Of Lew
iston, Joseph Corriveau and sister,
Helen, and Miss Dora Archambeau of
Vermont were Sunday visitors at
Joel Merrilrs also Robert Vickery of
Hallowell.
Mrs. Chares Hippler and daughter
returned to Springvale with her hus-
band who had spent the holiday at
John MerrilTs. They are to go to
housekeeping at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Peters of
Belfast were recent visitors at A. e..
Bensons. Miss Florence Benson re-
turning with them from a weeks Wis
it. Miss Ruth Blackwood of Augusta
was a Sunday visitor at B. F. Mead
ers. Mrs. B. F. Meader visited her
father at Gardiner on Sunday.
Miss Olive Spear is much improved
from her recent illness and Is able to
walk out. Mrs. Alden Spear, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Davis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Steward and daughters were
callers on the 4th of July at Harry
Spears.
Mrs. Agatha Jones Of New Jersey
is spending the summer at Wesley
FTarris'.
The families of w. D. Farr and Mrs.
Mabel Foster spent the 4th at Bear
Pond.
Mrs. Mabel Southland is at her mo-
theirs, Mrs. Henrietta SIMPSONS,
called here by the serious illness of
Mrs. Sampson. Miss Emmeline
Hawkes. is there as nurse.
Mrs. George Winfield is at her
summer home with party of guests.
Mrs. Mary Harris and family Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
County Real Estate
Transfers on File !.

The following deeds conveying real
estate were received and recorded on
Monday at the Kennebec county reg
istry Of deeds:
Belgrade-Nellie c. Pray to F. c.
Foster and E. L. Foster, land.
Benton-Lillian M. Smiley to Irwin
S. Smiley and Vilona Smiley, land on
the Kennebec River road.
China-John w. Stuart to Carry l..
Steele of Miami, Fla, land on the
China Village-South China road.
Litchfeld-W. R. Godfrey to Howe
B. Tozier, land and buildings on the
Litchfield Corner-HalIowell road; H.
B. Tozier and to Henry Taylor, land
and buildings on the Litchfield Corner
Hallowell.
West Gardiner-Loring F. Dun of
Litchfield and Charles w. Scott of
Gardiner and George H. Stewart of
Pittston, land and buildings on the
Cobbosseecontee River.
Winslow-N. P. and Laura w. Dodge
Of Omaha, Neb., to Stanley Boutin,
land in Belmont Reynolds tract; John
Martin of Waterville to Silvain Roy.
land at Belmont Reynolds tract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
DR., OSCAR H, BRANN UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED
CHAIRMAN AUGUSTA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Two Pairs Girls Are
Apprehended by the
Augusta Policemen

Two different pairs OF missing
girls were apprehended Monday
night by the Augusta police de-
partment and held until their pa
rents could come for them. In one
case the two girls, who left their
homes in Waldoboro on Sudnay with
two men were found by Deputy Mar
shall Witham and taken to the po-
lice station together with three
men with whom they were found.
Two of the men were later relased
and Private Orman G. Laravey of
the Fifth Infantry Band stationed
at Fort Williams in Portland har-
Dor was held to await the action OF
the Lincoln county authorities.
In the other case Stella Bragg who
has been missing from her home in
Randolph since Saturday, June II,
and who was accompanied by IneZ
Baker, for whom it is understood
there is no search, was picked up
by Officer Lewis Ramsdell and taken
to the station where she was held
until her step father could come for
her. The other girl claims that she
was turned out of her house and that
she is not wanted at home.
The case of the two girls from
a
are Mildred French and Marguerite
Black, one 10 and the other IA years
of age. AS near as could be ascer-
tanned the story of their escapade
is about as follows:
Five or six soldiers left Fort Will
liams on Saturday on a week-end
leave of absence. Among them were
Privates Orman G. Laravey and
Ernest Smith. They went to Waldo
broo where they attended dance on
Saturday night and on Sunday Smith
and Laravey disappeared with the
car in which they had been travel
ling, and the two girls, leaving the
other soldiers to get along as best
they could. They were seen Sunday
in Charlestown. where they had a
break down which delayed them. Ac-
cording to the admission of the
Black girl one of the fellows stayed
in the auto with her. and the French
girl with the other one passed the
night in an automobile which was
parked near a garage there. The
French girl declares that this Is not
true but that tie two girls stayed
in one car and the two men In the
other.
Their movements on Monday were
not clear but early in the evening
the Bath police notified the Augusta
police that one of the soldiers who
had left the fort with the two men
had met them. since and had tele-
phoned to the girls mother that they
were at the corner of Stone and
Cony streets in this city. Deputy
Marshall Whitman at one hurried to
the corner designated, expecting that
they would be gone, but he found
Laravey, the two girls and two
other soldiers there. All five men
were taken to the Augusta police
station and were held until relatives
of the French girl could reach the
city. After some questioning the
other two men were absolved from
any completely in the matter and
were given their freedom. The two
girls were taken back to their homes
by their parents and Laravey was
lodged at the station for the night
to await the Lincoln county authori-
ties. The authorities are now hunt
ing for Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
EAST WINTHROP

Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Brunt and son,
Kenneth and Mrs. Effie La Favour
of Manchester, N. H., were guests
over the week end of their mother,
Mrs. G. T. Griffin at the Baptist par
sonage.
I. O. Winslow of Providence, r.
L., is in town.
Mrs. Mary Hayes and daugh-
ter, Alice and Miss Constance
Sawyer of Dorchester, Mass, are at
their camp for the summer.
Holiday guests at G. NJ. Fosters
were Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Harris and
Mrs. Whey Morris of Waterville,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wood OF
Westbrook, Mr.. and Mrs. Cressey of
Providence, r. l., and Mr.. and Mrs
Kendall Harris and daughter,
Arlene of Winthrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Rhoades of
Shamokin, Pa, are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. 7. S. Wheeler.
A. B. Carr and two daughters,
Jessie and Susie were guests over
the week end of Mrs. Mark Mosher
at Temple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Irish
passed the Fourth with relatives at
North Turner. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. L.fP. skillins of
Portland, who have been visiting
their daughter, Mrs. Carl Mace have
returned home.
The Willing Helpers will meet
with Mrs. Grace Ainslie on Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Clifford of
Winthrop were guests of j. G.
Cushman on the Fourth.
G.. w. Whiting of North Mon
mouth visited at E. A. Writings
Sunday.
Miss Rena Winslow of Port
land is passing week at her home
in this place.
Callers at Ledgemont on Satur-
day were Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Barn
ard of Lewiston.
The Thursday Club will have
salad supper on Thursday even
ing at the vestry at $50. A brief
program will follow the supper.
Mrs. Mary Stinchfield and daugh-
ter. Virginia and DR.. Cora john
son of Skowhegan were guests
Sunday at Mrs. Maude Vests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
GUNNER COLDS
a are lingering and annoying.
~ The very first night apply
~ Q G O. s.
W VARo rus
Oos, II Million Jars Used Yearly

Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors
In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Edward G. McFarlane, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Edward G. Nc
Farlane of China in said District,
bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
80 day of July, 1925, the said Edward
G. McFarlane was duly adiudica ted
bankrupt; and that the first meeting
of creditors of the same will be held
at the office of the referee in bank
ruptcy. 100 Water Street in Augusta
In said District on the Gath day of
July, 1925, at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon, at which time creditors NAV at
tend, prove their claims, appoint
trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT J. c. Little,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine. July 6, 1925.
ilY7d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
NOBODY CAN MAKE A
MISTAKE TAKING KARNAK'

until suffered agony. Why, on sew
eraI occasions l was taken with such
severe gas pains and stomach cramps
that I just fell to the floor. Then
underwent an operation, but this just
seemed so much suffering and money
wasted.
IL had simply lost heart over my
condition when a friend insisted that
I try Karnak, and l can never than-s
him enough for doing so, want you
to know this medicine put me in the
best kind of shape. I have taken
two bottles of this remarkable medi-
cine now, and haven't had indiges-
ton, a gas pain or stomach cramp
since 1 started taking it. I just feel
like a new person. I can hardly see
how anything could do what Karnak
did for me in such short time. NO
BODY can make a mistake in taking
Karnak, believe me-"
Karnak is sold in Augusta exclu-
sively by John Coughlin; in Gardiner
by Manson & Church; in Richmond
by w. A. Bibber; in Randolph by r..
I. Booker. in Waterville by John De-
Orsay; in Winthrop by c. P. Hanna
ford & Son; and by the leading drug
gist in every town.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
Three Petitions
In Bankruptcy

The following bankruptcy petitions
have been filed, all being adjudicat-
ed, July 8: Cecil T. harrington Of
South China, laborer. Liabilities,
s1271.S7; assets, 500, all claims ex-
empt. Petitioner to. appear before
referee, July 10 at 10 o'clock.
Edward G. McFarlane of Augusta,
laborer. Liabilities, $105S; assets.
$496; all claims exempt. First meet
ing of creditors, July "a at 10 o'clock.
Partnership, M. T. Merrill and
Merle R. Merrill, neighborhood store
on Stone street, Augusta. Liabilities
$1943; assets. STAG; first meeting of
creditors, July "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
Hundred Folks At Open
Air Evangelistic Service

West River road turned out a
crowd last night to the meeting con-
Quoted by Evangelist Greenwood.
Six automobiles filled with people
led the procession from Augusta
and when they reached the house of
Charles Fletcher were met by half
a dozen more. People had come from
all over the district until nearly
hundred were gathered.
The service opened on the lawn
with a song service and testimonies,
and while the evening was chilly, no
one seemed inconvenienced. Mr..
Greenwood and Mrs. George Wad-
leigh sang several duets and Mr..
Greenwood spoke on What Is the
Gospel?"
This meeting was one of the series
in the program of piazza evangelism,
which Is being conducted by Mr..
Greenwood In this city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
"What Two Bottles of This
Medicine Has Done for Me
Is Nothing Short of Amaz-
ing" Says Westbrook Cigar
Dealer

VIM. Hobart of "a Sargent St.,
Westbrook, Me-, we'll known pro-
prietor of the cigar store at $50 Main
street, is still another enthusiastic
booster of Karnak who is telling all
his friends and acquaintance these
days to get this remarkable medi-
cine. And in the following statement
he tells the reason why:
This medicine, Karnak, is wonder
ful-have no doubt about that" de-
clares Mr.. Hobart. "Why, what two
bottles of this medicine has done for
me is nothing short of amazing.
For more than three years was
about the most miserable man you
ever saw from indigestion, gas and a
badly rundown condition. After
every meal ] had the sharpest kind of
pains through my stomach and sides,
and gas pressed around my heart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

day to the Philadelphia Enquirer from
the west where he is on his vacation
denied that he had asked Director q
Public Safety Butler to use his infu'
ence with the police to increase thu
circulation of the Philadelphia Daily
News, a tabloid newspaper in which
Congressman w. S. Ware is reported 70
be interested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

Norwalk, Conn, July 6.-(AP)--h
collision on the post road near Da'
rien early today in which three au
tomobiles figured. Arthur Pennell q
Westport was instantly killed. TN
accident occurred when a touring cal
in which were five negroes attempted
TO pass a truck going in the direction
as the car driven by Pencil. proceed
ing in the opposite direction, wa
about to pass it. Pencils car wa
knocked off the road, while the ma
chine carrying the negro party wa
hurled about eight feet and oyerturn
ed. None of the latter was hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
To Sell Old Ship Massachusetts

Washington, July G. (AP) - Bids
have been invited by the navy de-
partment, returnable September 8,
for the sale of the hulk of the old
battleship Massachusetts, which is
now lying off the Florida coast.
After serving in the Spanish and
World wars, the Massachusetts was
commissioned in 1919 and the next
year was turned over to the war de-
partment for use as a target for the
coast artillery of Pensacola. She
was the fourth ship to bear the state
name and was launched in 1893. Her
displacement was 10,28S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07


In the District Court of the United
states for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
the partnership of
Mark T. Merrill,
and the partners, lin Rankruntcv.
Marcus T. Merrill
and Merle r. Mer-
rill, Bankrupts
10 the creditors of Mark T. Merrill a
partnership. of Augusta in said dis
trict, bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
Sd day of July, 1925, the said part
nership of Mark T. Merrill, partners
being Marcus Z. Merrill and Merle r.
Merrill. was duly adjudicated bank
rupt; and that the first meeting of
creditors of the. same will be held at
the office of the referee in bankrupt
cy: 100 Water Street, in Augusta in
said District on the cath day of July,
1925, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at
which time creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee,
examine the bankrupt and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting
FREMONT j. c. LITTLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine, July 6, 1925.
ily7d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

A party of girls passed the week end
at the Witt cottage in Norway on the
shore of Lake Pennesseewassee
Among them were Misses Margaret
and Jean HARDWOOD, Helen Sterling,
Helen Grenier and Josephine Har-
wood. all of Augusta. Katherine Muir
ply and Helen Cummings of Auburn
and Miss Lillian Archibald of Port
land The trip was made by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

Mrs Joseph Wellington OF Airing
ton, Mass, has arrived in Augusta for
a several weeks visit with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Mars
ton. Green street. Mrs. Wellingtons
son. Master Burleigh, has been at the
home of his grandparents for some
time past. Mr.. Wellington and his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Wellington Of
West Medford, Mass, were in Augusta
over the holiday and week end, return
ing to their Massachusetts, home Sum-
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

Lowell, Mass, July 6.-(AP)-1onla
II. Cavanaugh and Eddie Dominsua
operators of buses owned by the Mas.
achusetts Coach Co, conducting pss'
senger transportation business y,
tween this city and Boston, were nl. nv
$50 in district court today when Inv,
were adjudged guilty of operating :.
common carritrs without licehs.
from the city. Appeals were taken !, !.
the superior court. The $50 hne !.
the largest yet imposed here. In l0. :,
previous cases involving operators s !.
the Interstate Stage Lines Co ~
fines were SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Roth and chill
dren, Beverley and Warren Of New
York City have arrived to visit Mrs.
Roth's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Chernowsky. Mr.. Roth will return
to New York shortly and Mrs. Roth
and children plan to pass the sum-
mer here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
WINTHROP
Leo 8issonetto

Leo Bissonette, the youngest son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Bissonette, passed
away early Monday morning from
blood poisoning at the Augusta Cen
eral Hospital. He had been Ill only
a few days and his condition seemed
somewhat better on Sunday.
He leaves, besides his parents, one
brother, Adelphia, who is in York, Pa,
and two sisters, Miss Cora and Miss
Helena Bissonette.
Funeral services will be held at
$50 A. NJ. Wednesday from st. Francis
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Black and
son Arnold, who have been enjoying
sojourn at the Underwood Springs
motor camp near Portland. were join
ed Sunday by their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F. Conner of Bangor
street, this city. Mrs. Black and Mas
ter Arnold returned with them Sunday
evening for a two weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

Arthur s. Merrill, captain. Quarter
master Corps, o. r. c., has returned
to this city after two weeks tour of
duty at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont.
Following his period of training at the
cavalry station Captain Merrill was
Joined by Mrs. Merrill and they enjoy
ed several days visiting in the upper
New England states and Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07
Sch. Nancy Again Afioat

Vineyard Haven, Mass, July g.
(AP)-The schooner Nancy, which
went ashore on Nashawena Island,
Vineyard Sound, this noon, was
f1oated on the high tide this evening
with the assistanc of the coastguard
boat 2S4 of the Cuttyhunk coastguard
station. The ship anchored in the
sound and will proceed with clearing
weather. Although she was pounded
signify ON the rocks no leak was
started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-07

Melbourne MacF'arlane left Sunday
for Springfield, Mass, where he has
accepted a position as secretary 20
the second vice president of the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Co. He graduated this June from
the Baypath Institute and has been
at his home in the city for a week
vacation