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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

Darby Sunday School," sung by Rev.
Andrew f. Swapp, was much appre-
ciated.
Miss Sadie Alexander, of Wash
ington, d. c., is visiting at the home
of her parents during her vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred ,Whitcomb have
returned from st. Petersburg, Flor
ida. Mrs. Whitcomb expects to re-
main here during the sumner but
Mr.. Whitcomb will return to Miami,
in short time.
Joseph Burgess, who has been
passing the winter in Bath with his
granddaughter, is visiting his son,
Ernest Burgess, for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Smith and son,
Mrs. Charles Motif, Miss Whitney,
DR.. and Mrs. Libby of Gardiner, at
tended the supper of the Congrega-
tional church, Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wiley, who
passed the winter in st. Petersburg,
Fla, are here for the summer.
The Young Peoples Society of the
Baptist Chapel gave an excellent
supper to the parents on Wednesday
evening. After the supper games
were played and a social time en-
joyed.
Mrs. Bernard Carter of North Con-
way, n. H. is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Douglas.
Miss Glenna Crocker of Augusta is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cum
ningam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

and the ordinance of baptism admins
tered. Mid-week services Wednesday
at $50.
Highland Averue NJ. e. church, Rev.
Horace 3. Haskell, d. D.: 1890 A. NJ,
worship; subject of sermon, The
Wastefulness of God;.. Sunday school
at 11.45 A. M: Epworth League at 6.15
=. NJ; evening service at Z; subject OF
sermon, Christian Assurance; 7.30 +.
M. Wednesday, devotional meeting.
p. NJ. Tuesday. Supper and annual
business.
Universalist church, Rev. NJ. G. Fol
som: Worship, 1890; theme of ser
mon, THE Place of Traternalism.'
The Loyal order of Moose will attend
school, Il; Juniors, a p. NJ; Seniors,
$50 p. M; reports of Y. p. C. U. con-
vention at Portland by delegates.
First. Church of Christ, Scientist:
Services at 1915; subject of lesson
sermon, "Mortals and Immortals;" tes-
timonial meeting at 7.So P. NJ. Wednes-
day. Reading room at the church open
to the public Wednesday from 2 to q.
Free circulating library of authorized
Christian Science literature.
Free Baptist. H. A. Clark: 10, prayer
service; 1890, sermon, Better Homes
Week." the family altar; II, Bible
school; 3 p. NJ, Junior Union at Com
munity house; Co. B will have charge
of the meeting at High street at $50:
6, B. Y. L. U. at Community house;
p. NJ, Co. f at Spears Corner, Co. c
at the vestry; q, sermon, "One Man
Congregation Success; Wednesday
evening. prayer meeting; Monday eve
ming, teacher training class; Monday,
choir practice; Thursday evening,
choir practice. Friday, South Kenne-
bee Associat ton Baptist Churches
meets here for an all-day session. FIRST
service at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Joint Whist PARTY

The whist clubs of Richmond were
jointly entertained Wednesday eve
ming. May 10. by Leslie F. Roberts
at his store on Main street. This be-
ing the closing night of both clubs.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
mer Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Randall,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Young, Mr.. and
and Mrs. Leon Dunkley, Mr.. and Mrs.
LEIGHTON Gardiner Mr.. and Mrs. H.
T.. Tarr, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Favor,
DR.. ami Mrs. Libby, DR.. and Mrs. II.
l.. Stilphen. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Joy. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Roberts. Each lady was
presented with box of candy in
which she found her partners name.
Honors for the ladies were taken by
Mrs. Isabel Randall and Mrs. Fl. L.
Stilphen and for the gentlemen by
Elmer Rogers and Dr. Libby.
Delicious refreshments were served
and all voted Mr.. Roberts an ideal
host
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
G. h. s. JUNIOR PROM
PROVES HEIGHT OF
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

| One of he most enjoyable and
I successful Junior promenades in the
| history of Gardiner high was given
to the graduation class Friday eve
! ming by the Juniors. Unusual and
I distinctive decorations adorned tho
bare walls of the gym, giving it a
festive appearance entirely in con-
trast with its customary severity.
The effect was Chinese, there being
varicolored streamers from the
lighting fixtures while panels in
scribed with Chinese characters
were on the walls
A dance program of II numbers
including the Grand March was sue
cessfully carried out. music for the
occasion being furnished by the Gar
net orchestra of Bates college. Egg
bert Lynds of the Junior class acted
as floor director while Albert Hen
derson, President of the Junior class
and Mrs. Gwendolyn Smith led the
Grand March, followed by Lawrence
Davidson, presiden. of the Senior
class and Miss Rachel Ripley. The
receiving line was composed of the
following: Superintendent l.. w. Ger
IRISH and Mrs. Gerrish; Principal C..
f. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Genthner. Mr.. and MRS.
Il. p. Hazard. Lawrence Davidson,
President of the Senior class. Mrs.
James Davidson, Albert Henderson,
/ President of the Junior. class, Mrs.
Thomas Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Danforth, Miss Rachel Ripley,
Miss Ruby Dyer. Miss Mildred
Coombs, and Mrs. GwenGolyn Smith.
James Booker acted as head usher
assisted by Frances Collins, Lucille
Clark, Phyllis Hartman, Evelyn
! Libby. Mary Trafton, Leo Hickey,
! Harold Jones, George Matthews and
i Egbert Lynds.
| Refreshments of ice cream and
| cake were served during the evening
/ under the direction of the refresh
( ment committee of which Miss Rach-
I ell Milton was chairman, the other
members being, Evelyn Crimmin,
/ Helen Larrabee, Virginia Williams.
J Charlotte Jewett and Chester Rose.
/ The executive committee was COM
| posed of Albert Henderson as chair
man, Frances Austin. Lucille Clark,
| James Booker and Heber Anderson.
Egbert Lynds was chairman of the
| program committee, the other mem :
! bers being Myrtle Brewer, Mary
/ Trafton Frances Brown and Samuel
! Slosberg. The decorating committee
| the members of which are responsible
| for the attractive appearance of the
gym, was headed by Mana Marson,
| Ter assistants being Frances Collins.
| Ida Boudway, Thelma Bradstreet.
| Ruth Hale, James Booker, Harold
| Jones, George Matthews and Leo
| Hickey. An interesting feature of
| the program was the clever desiS-
hating of each dance number to the
! school. the guests and subjects. The
| 1925 Junior Prom will go down in
school annals as the best ever"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

L. church. The following reports
will be made: Mite boxes, Mrs. En-
ma Damren. Mt. Vernon: literature.
Mrs. II. G.. McGlauflin. South Paris;
evangelism. Mrs. c. o. Perry, Farm
ington: beauest and devise, Mrs. A..
Z. Chittenden, Auburn: Christian
stewardship. Mrs. Josephine Phippen,
Mt. Vernon: young peoples and chill
dren's work, Mrs. Ernest Haywood,
kent's Hill; temperance, Mrs. Oh. =
Quimby, Lewiston.
Other features of the program will
include an address by Miss Grace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
SOUTH GARDINER

William Metzler has opened a
grocery store in his building near, the
railroad station.
The Kings Daughters served
salad and cold meat supper Thurs
day evening in the church vestry to
a large crowd. Immediately after
the supper short program was
given Mrs. Guy Holt of Gardiner
gave several readings and was very
much enjoyed. Instrumental music
was furnished by a trio consisting of
violin, Miss Millie Pettigrove; clari-
net, Miss Thelma Pettigrove;, piano.
Miss May Jewett. Miss May Jewett
and Miss Marion Lawrence sang a
duet and also sang in quartet
which gave several negro spiritual
songs. A negro song entitled 1.-THE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Rev. H. A. Clark to Be
Memorial Day Speaker

AT meeting of Heath Post Grand
Army held Friday afternoon it was
voted that Rev. Fl. A. Clark, pastor
of the Free Baptist Church be the
speaker for Memorial Day. The
usual exercises will be held, but final
plan are not yet complete. The Grand
Army decided to 30 away with the
making of wreaths but this will be
undertaken by the American Legion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Missionary Women
Augusta District at
LivermOre Falls May 20
Especial to Kennebec. JournaD

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Livermore Falls, May 1.-THE an
nual meeting Of the Augusta district
of the Womans Home Missionary
society of the Methodist church will
be held Wednesday. May 90 in the
Livermore Falls Eaton Memorial NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
HR0p
Fined for Reckless Driving

Arthur DufreSne was brought before
Judge II. L. Foster in the Winthrop
municipal court Thursday forenoon
upon complaint OF state Highway Po-
liceman Earl p. Grenier. charged with
reckless driving. Mr.. Dufresne, who
is driver Of the White Line bus, was
off duty at the time of the arrest it
was brought out at the hearingf but
was driving ono of tho concerns cars.
He was overtaken at the foot of Royal
street officer Crcnier testified After
Il fine Of SO and costs and his license
was suspended for 10 days.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Methodist church held its regular all
day business meeting at the vestry
Thursday. There was a good attend
ance. The next meeting will be held
in two weeks with Mrs. Emma Towns
at the cottage and will be an afternoon
meeting.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Con-
gregational church held an all-day
meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Howard Yeaton. There was a good at
tendance and a covered dish dinner
was served. The tables were extreme
ly pretty with bouquets of ionquils
from Mrs. Yeatons garden. The next
meeting will be held in two weeks with
Mrs. Alice Penniman at the Berdine
cottage.
A very delightful social was held at
the Friends church at Winthrop Center
Thursday evening in the form of
twisted party" splendid program
was given which included musical
numbers by Dennis orchestra of Au-
gusta, readings by Mr. Baxter of Col
by. College and several organ sclec-
lions by Prof Carl Jean Tolman Fol
lowing the program, refreshments OF
ice cream. cookies, punch and twisted
doughnuts were served in the dining
room. Much credit for the affair is
due to Il. A. Galley.
Richmond Sargent has returned
from a business trip to North Weare.
The subject of the sermon at the
Methodist church Sunday morning
will be 1.-THE Sabbath Day" In the
evening the subject will he Jeremiah.
the Prophet of the Inner Life
At the Congregational church the
subject OF the sermon Sunday morning
wei he ..Bibie Religion The regular
Sunday evening service Will lie held at
the usual hour.
fihafles Pinllham IS passing the
week end with his brother, irving
PfnkhaM. at Colby College.
Mrs. Ronald c. McIlroy is visiting
relatives in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Helen Cleaves of WATERFORD IS
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Richmond
H. Sargent at "Onalake' farm
BUSINESS NOTE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

| The play THE Pink Rose" or "a
True Story taken from Life in the
Slums of New York. will be present.
ed by the young people of the South
Gardner Baptist church at the hall
Of the Gardiner Country Club to-
night at eight o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Author Shaw Recovering

London. May Is (AP) = George
Bernard Shaw. the author and play
wright, has been indisposed for sew
eral days with slight attack of in
fiuenza which confined him to his
home. 1t was said tonight that he
had nearly recovered. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
NATIONAL HOME:

Officer of the day Capt. Charles A.
Dunno.
The returns from passes Friday
were James w. Woodbank from Lew
iston and Capt f. w. Mckee from
Augusta.
The returns from furloughs Fri
day were Edward T. Duchenay from
Fair Haven and Richard f. keenan,
from Newark.
Furloughs have been granted to
William Dowd to Lawrence, Marcus
M. Getcheil TO kezar Falls. and
Charming Frost to Gray.
. Passes Lave been granted to Godi
osc Morrency to Maiden. George j..
Frizzel to Bangor and Charles Ike
hoe to Portland.
Robert j.. Lyndon. late Co. !, end
u. S. Inf. has been dropped from the
Tolls of tie Home for demanding his
IaperS while under sentence.
Joseph p. Bryne of Providence,
late Co. G, 1st r. /. Inf. has report
ed here from the Southern Branch
Tor transfer.
Floyd I. Weymouth, late U. S.
Med. Dept, John +. Smith, late &C.
A, 9Th Air Craft Machine Gun Btt'n.,
and Walter A. Powers. late Co. M,
3rd U. S. Inf, have been granted dis
charges from the Home.
The baseball season will be offic-
tally opened here Sunday when the
Home nine will cross bats with a
picked nine from Waterville. Both
teams have some star amateur
players in their lineup and a good
game is assured. phe game will be
called at 2:45.
Religious services at the Home
Chapel Sunday morning will be as
follows: mass and sermon by Rev.
FIR. Mclaughlin at $3.50 and Protes-
tant services by Rev. w. G.. kirsch-
baum at 10: 40. Sunday school at
1880.
Mrs. G. n. Getchell of Dorchester,
and Mrs. c. II. Hanes of RoXbury
have arrived to visit their father.
Capt. w. S. Oakman; who is pa
tient in the home hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

Fred c. Edgerley has returned to
his home on Central Street from
Flagstaff where he has been employ
ed for the past three months by the
Augusta Lumber Company. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford K. Wey-
mouth, formerly of this city, now Of
Hyde Park. Mass, celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary Friday,
MayR15th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

Robert A. Brown Junior has re-
turned to his home in Boston after
passing the week with friends in this
city and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

Parker of Portland, talk on North-i
field by Mrs. Haywood. demonstra-
ton by Queen Esther Circle Of LIN
ermore Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
WEST GARDINER
James w, Small

James w. Small passed away Fri
day morning at o'clock at his
home on the Litchfield road after
short illness, aged 6S years. lie Is
survived by his wife: one daughter,
Mrs. Basil Gordon of West Gardi-
ner, and two brothers, Charles r.
of Berlin, Mass, and Williston OF
Bath. Funeral services will be held
Sunday at o'clock from his home
and will be private.
There will be a service at the Bap-
fist church on the Hallowell road
Sunday, May II at l o'clock 2. M.
All are welcome.
There will be a service at the
Friends church Sunday, May II at
2.90 o'clock p. NJ, followed by Sun
day school at 3.45 p. M. Everybody
is invited to these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

The D. w. Adams Co., have a Won
derful array of women's wearing
apparel. See the four in one dress.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

For some special weekend prices
see the ad of the Community Co.
operative store in this issue-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

Martling Jones. one of the Gardi-
Ter boys attending the University of
Maine, is home for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

The postponed Hallowell- Gardiner
game will be played at Quimby Field
at $3.50 Monday afternoon. ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

The regular meeting of the George
A. Bowie Relief Corps will be held
Monday evening in the Farmingdale
Town Hall. Imitation and much bus-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

Rev. George Newall of Randolph
will preach at the Winter street Adj
vent Chapel Sunday afternoon at 230.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

/. Calderwood's market is fast be-
coming the shopping center, for the
reason see his ad today-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

mess will be in order. All members
are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
CHURCH NOTICES

First Baptist. Rev. II. l.. Skillin:
1880, worship and sermon; 11.50, SUM-
day school: 5 p. NJ, Juniors; p. NJ.
Christian Endeavor: P. NJ, sermon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
GARDINER

-. pessler is making a special
Ent,ve spring lamb today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

Mrs. Mae MCGEE was a recent
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. "A. Fossett, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Concert Program

march, Across the Rockies" 49,.
.Reinkendorff
overture, Niagara" ....... Boettger
polka, "Skylark," ..........J. $. Cox
(Piccolo solo by Joseph S. Winston)
selection from "Mikado' ...Boettger
fox trot, Underneath the Stars.
Spencer
medley overture. "Haviland's.
Happy Hits" ...............H Halle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

40 usual good things to eat at
z lhr ..h Market today. and at
fpe ave prices as well be seen by
~ ad.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

visited their uncle Robert Shea who
was SO years old Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

.,. Alexander, formerly of Gar
s,rsr. now Of WASHINGTON. .. e. was
d ] MAO on friends here Friday.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

-. Hattie Shea of Gardiner and
Ma I : Victoria Horne OF kandolpn
- returned from Bath where they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

The Carleton Players will put on
the 2-act comedy Some Other Night,
Dearie" at the Richmond Opera
House Monday evening, May 18th I'M
der the auspices of the Emerson
Lane Post American Legion. Re-
served seats will be on sale at the
Opera House Saturday afternoon
from 2 until 5 o'clock
The G. C. Flower Shop will open
next week in the Curtis Building, the
store recently vacated by George III.
Cooley.
George Kimball was called to Free
port Wednesday by the sudden death
of his father.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mayo of Lewiston
has been visiting relatives ami
friends in Richmond this week.
Mrs. Carol Young is taking Mrs.
Jennie Wrens place at he- millinery
parlors as Mrs. Wren is i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
BusIuES5 NOTE

C. p. Hannaford & Son have just re-
ceived 100 pounds of regular 60-cent
chocolates which they will offer at
special sale Saturday only at 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
RICHMOND
Junior Defamation
Richmond High

Junior Declarations of the Rich
mond High School were given before
a very appreciative audience at the
| Opera House, Friday evening, May
18th. The hall was decorated with
crepe paper of the class colorS white
and gold and the stage with ever
green's and flowers. Dicks Harmony
Boys furnished music and at eight
o'clock the class of twelve marched
down the hall, marshalled by John
Hurley, a senior. to the stage where
they were seated. The program was
as follows:
Music. Touissant LOuverture by
Wendell Phillips, Arthur Carlton
Randall; The Burning of Chicago,
Will Carlton, Barbara Eleanor Doug
las; Wee Willie Winkie. Rudyard
Kipling, Alice Mae Oddly: The Wis
ion in the Cabin. Edward Box. Char
les Jackson Quinnan: music. vocal
solo, John Sullivan: The Swan Song,
Katherine K Brooks. Frances lola
Preble; The Wreck of tn, Julie
Plante. DR.. Drummond, Katherine
Edna Soule; How He Saved Saint
Michaels, Anonymous, Thelma Beat
rice Smith Excused; Douglas and
Marmion. Sir Walter Scott. Glenn
Bishop Lamoreau; music. Zeraf, M.
Lamartine, Hilda Mae Peva; Pro
Patria, Anonymous. Helen Mae
Specht; Lost and Found. George
Aide, Italy Zelma Hatch; Uncle Re-
mus on an Electric Car, Joel Chand-
Ter Harris, Robert Melvin Stanley;
music.
There were three judges, Miss Err
nistine Porter, assistant and Lloyd
Robinson. Principal of Coombs High
School, Bowdoinham. Principal Nor
ris Lord of Bridge Academy.
After the judges decision was given
out the floor was cleared and dane
ing enjoyed for two hours
Girls, first honors. Helen May
Stecht; second, katherine Edna
Soule.
Boys. first honors. Arthur Carleton
Randall; second, Glenn Bishop Lam
oreau.
Evening star., 1925-08-30
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

RALTIMORD Nd. August % fSpe-
ciaD.-The live cattle market rules
steady to firm under . fairly good de
mand for desirable fat stock Of all de
scriptions of which class there is TO
surplus in the daily arrivals, but com
mon to ordinary cattle plentiful and
moving slow al the lower value quot
cd. For desirable weight fat veal
calves there is prompt sale at full
value, but heavy rough calves are
slow sale and of irregular value.
Spring lambs also in fairly good de-
mand. Quotations today at Light
street wharf:
Beef cattle, first quality. pound. 10
TO II: common to medium. pound. )
to 9; bulls. as To quality. pound. to
s; cows. choice to fancy, pound, 4 to
6: common TO fair, pound. to 3:
oxen. as to quality. pound. I to 6:
milk cows. choice TO fancy, head.
5000 to 300: common to fair. head.
so. 90 to 5000: calves. veal. choice.
pound, 12l. to 13: ordinary to me-
dium. pound. 10 To -: rough and com
mon. pound, 6 10 s: small culls pound.
6 10 s.
Sheer. choice, ) to 6: old bucks.
pound. 10 !: common. pound , To
g. lambs. Spring. choice. pound. IA
To 1t12; fair to good. pound. u to l3:
common, thin. pound. TO 10.
Hogs. straight. i2 +" IA: sows
pound. 10 10 u: staGs and boars. to
I: live pigs. pound. Il To Is: shoats
pound. 10 to l..