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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
Waterville Company
Makes Fine Record
At State Shoot

Co. G, 103rd Infantry. Maine ma
tional guard. held its first drill in the
armory last evening after placing
first in the state shoot at Auburn,
Aug. 81 to Sept. s. Out of a large
number of teams representing very
corner of the state the members of
the local company took first honors
by wide margin, the second highest
team being Co. l. of Milo.
Credit for the success of the five
man team is wholly given to Ser
geant George w. Ham. Last year
the team of the local company came
within single point of first place
and Sgt. Ham resolved that at the
next meet Co. G should come out
champions. Most every day since last
spring the members of the team have
been shooting on the range on lower
Water street, working under the ser
geant and the results of their work
have now been seen.
Besides winning the state champion
ship one member of the team, Corp.
Chester E. Luce, was the high score
man Of the shoot and for this he was
awarded a silver cup, as the COM
pany was awarded a cup for its
work.
In the infantry artillery match
which was also run off at Auburn
Co. G placed four men on the ten
man team and in this shoot Sgt. Ham
took top honors
The local company has also been
very well represented on the team
which Is sent from this state each
year to participate in the national
shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio. Sgt.
Ham has been a member of the team
twice, Sgt. Leon S. Reed once and
| fist class private Lauriston Oleson
once. This year Maine sent no team
to the nationals which last for 80
days.
An interesting thing about the men
on the Co. G team is that with one
exception all are national guard men
and have seen no service with the
regular forces. The exception is
Corp. Chester E. Luce, who served
three years with the goth infantry at
Fort Benning, Georgia.
Those who made up the team were
Reed, Sgt. George w. Ham, LIST CT.
ton Oleson and Sgt. Daniel H. Thing
Jr., alternate. The scores, out of a
| laoitagrduc rne-E1 sc, old mfwmb m
! possible $50 were as follows:
Corp. Luce neutrality-suspicious.. 306
| sgt. ham ...............s.... 29U
Sgt. Reed ................... 28S
| 1st CT. Pvt. j. Oleson .......... 258
LIST CT. Pvt. L. Oleson ........... 295
Total (out of possible 1850. .1437
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
Death Vice Crusader

Chicago, Sept 11.-{AP)-samuel r
rhr.sher. CT. for 10 years superinten-
dent of the committee Of is when
warred on vice, died suddenly today
Of apoplexy. os
Mr. Thrasher was born in Cornish,
N. H and gained wide reputation as
an anti-vice crusader prior to taking
I'm his residence in Chicago In 1917
He leaves a widow and two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

The marriage returns of Walter
d. Webb, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
E. Webb of Island Falls, and Mary
A. hurry, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William hurry of Waterville, have
been filed at the Office of the city
clerk. The ceremony was performed
on last Sept. by Rev. Benjamin
Beatty, pastor of the Getchell Street
Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

Lewis Levine has moved his
stock from the location next the
Johnson House to the store on Wa
ter street formerly occupied by the
Straub Lunch and will be open for
business this morning with a full
line of fruits, soft drinks, and tobac-
co-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
To Rest in Hospital

Pearl Harbor, Island of Oahu, Sept.
11.-(AP)-Advices from Kauai today
said the five aviators of the PM No.
were cheerful, but added that ply
sicians deemed 1t advisable that the
five men be transferred to the naval
hospital here for further rest and
0uiet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

The Flying Squadron will conduct
the services at the Richmond corner
church Sunday morning and the af-
ternoon services at the Beedle Road
Chapel. In the evening they will be
at the Cunard Street Chapel, South
Gardiner. The automobile will leave
at the regular time Sunday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

Mrs. Cora Tillotston, tax collector
for the town of Randolph will be at
the F. H. Dunning store from two to
five o'clock every Saturday after
nom until further notice to receive
the payment of taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
pouaIass Reunion

Douglass Reunion
The descendants of Thomas JEFF
ferson Douglass held a reunion at
Nelson's camp at Bowdoinham, Sun
day and Monday. The following
We're present: A. Eugene Douglass
Clara A. Douglass, George E. Doug
lass, L. Hannah Douglass GRAHAM,
Morris P. GRAHAM, Charlotte E.
GRAHAM, of Bridgton; Harry w
Douglass, Eta NJ. Douglass of Rich
mond; Bessie Douglass Blake, Rob-
ert A. Blake of Temple; Margaret E.
Douglass, Everett H. Douglass, Leta
b. Douglass, Mildred Douglass Carr
of Richmond; Mary Douglass Redlon,
James w. Redlon, Jennie NJ. Redlon,
of Steep Falls; Charles E. Douglass,
Genie l.. Douglass, Lewis ]. Douglass
OF Westbrook: Thornton P. Douglass,
Florence L. Douglass, Durwood l..
Douglass, Charles E. Douglass, Jr.,
OF Westbrook; Warren L. Douglass,
o. Stanley Douglass, Eva Douglass
Ward, Harlow E. Ward, Arnold w.
Ward, Marion l.. Ward, of Sebago:
Orman w. Douglass, Myron w
douglass, of Richmond; Ernest Carr,
MAYNARD A. Carr, Dorothy T. Carr,
of Bowdoinham: Elwood P. Douglass,
-'AoDSA L DouSld Lewis Il. Doug
lasc. Herbert j. Douglass, of Lynn.
Mass; II. Irving Douglass. Fife w,
Douglass of Bridgton; Dexter A.
Douglass, Herbert A. Douglass, Ber-
tina l. Douglass, of Westbrook; EIlery
H. Ward, Alice E. Ward of Sebago:
oliver M. Ward, Ruth e. Ward, VIII
liam M. Ward, Herbert Thurlow
chester E. Douglass of Bridgton.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Meader are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son, who has been named
William Augustus, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drummond Rogers
of Elizabeth, N. j., are visiting Mr..
Rogers, for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. McKenney and
family have returned from a week S
visit with relatives in Boston
Mrs. Randall J. Condor, who Is
passing the summer at Friendship, is
visiting her sister, Miss Eleanor
Sturtveant, this week.
Miss Gertrude Longfellow has re-
turned from Boston, where she has
been attending the fall millinery
openings for a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Roberts and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Drinklee were
visitors at the Gardiner hospital
Monday, where Mrs. Drinklees ia
Their, Elbridge Pert, is a patient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

rn.re will be stated meeting of
.r.tsryille Lodge. No. 33, F. and A.
y = Masonic Temple, Monday
- 'ssr,ns at 7.30 O'Clock. for purposes
s = hsiloting. All members are asked
= attend II possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
Mrs. Ann Conner

Mrs. Ann Conner passed away Fri
day at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. John Mcdonald, As Spring
street. aged 90 years. She leaves be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

N. r. Simpson Of Westbrook was a
business caller in Waterville yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

For weekend specials to fit the
season examine the complete stock al
the Cash Market. Quality goods al
the right prices.-AdY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

Miss Katherine Woods and Miss
Edith H. Snow have returned to
New York after passing several
weeks at Cove Manor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
THE OPPOSITION

After cross examining Mr.. Bridges
regarding many of the points in his
testimony, attorneys for the oppos-
ing railroad companies opened their
case.
1t was the contention of Col. Fogg
representing the Maine Central Rail-
road that under the former petit
lions which were denied by the COM
mission, the Maine Motor Coaches,
Inc, had sought permission to es-
tablish bus routes covering 800 miles
on the Maine highways, that of that
955 miles 692 miles were to be in
competition with existing railroad
lines and 442 miles directly in COM
petition with the tracks of the Maine
Central Railroad. Under the new
petitions the Maine Motor Coaches,
Inc, is asking to establish bus
routes on 427 miles of Maine high
way, of which 372 miles are opposed
In competition with existing rail-
roads and 1913 miles director in COM
petition with the rails of the Maine
Central Railroad.
Col. Fogg pointed out that the
new petitions are a more direct Sc
rious and economic challenge to the
Maine Central Railroad than the for
mer petitions and threaten the en-
tire transportation structure of the
Maine Central Railroad, which is
rendering a great service to Maine
and is maintained on an exceeding
ly thin margin.
In behalf of the Maine Central
Railroad, M. /. Harris of Portland,
general passenger agent, testlhed
regarding the passenger service.
A. & X. Railway Protests
Alfred ]. Sweeney presenting the
protest of the Androscoggin & Ken
nebec Electric railroad against the
granting of any competing routes
said that during the year ending
August /, 1925, this electric railroad
carried about 100000 revenue
passengers. which is sufficient indi-
cation that the service is essential
Vet within four years the electric
road had carried 100000 passen-
gers per annum, showing the extent
Of the shrinkage of the traffic. He
stated his belief that it is contrary
to public interests to split up the Few
neopIe now available as passengers
for any public transportation system
and ieopardize an established sys-
fem now rendering satisfactory serV-
ice.
Testimony and arguments OF
similar nature were offered by the
representatives of the other protest
ing transportation companies, and a
formal protest from the Mutual saw
ings Bank Association of Maine
gainst the granting of the applica-
lions was filed with the COMMISSION on
In regard to this protest from the
Mutual Savings Banks Association
of Maine, Mr.. Bridges asserted ms
belief that it does not represent the
nroest of the depositors in the saw
rs hanks of Maine. He said that
h I,fs is a a depositor in 13 savings banks
in the state and as far as ne ~ Sn .ne
there had been no ,, canvass ~ tnsT OF we're ere
onposed to the granting of the pro-
npsad routes of the Maine motor
Coaches. Inc. In reb1 ataaad me- in b he,
viewed the testimony onereu III '
opening statement. . 81
The hearing was then brought 10
a. close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gleason of
Litchfield were business callers in
the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

The Ladies' Circle of the Unitarian
church will hold food sale this af-
ternoon at the store Of F. A. Harri-
man on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

sides her daughter, one son, John
Connors of Gardiner, Funeral SER
vices will be held at nine o'clock
Monday morning from st. Joseph's
Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

All that the boys and girls need
in the clothing and shoe line for 60
ing back to school may be found at
Harry Glasers. See ad-AdY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

Otis j. Sproul of Portland was a
business caller in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

were served. They received many
beautiful gifts among which were
cut glass, silver and linen.
After short wedding trip they
will reside in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

n.orre MARI has returned to Wa.
Lila after passing two weeks as
l g. NEST of his parents in Burling-
snn Vt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

Miss Millicent ]. Leighton of Port
land was a guest of friends in Wa
terville yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
GARDINER

Raq1ld Cove is visiting friends in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
RICHMOND
MeIendy. TayIor

Married at the Methodist parson-
age, Richmond, September 5, by Rev.
j. R. Clifford, Harlow E. MeIendy
of Wilton, and Miss Ida May Taylor
or North Jay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

u,.s Thelma DeLisle has returned
80 home In this city after pass
y. g IN the summer at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

on fixed schedules and in every way
suitable to the needs of the people
who travel over the routes. The rate
OF fare Is fixed at 3 "a cents a mile.
this being computed upon the cost of
operation plus a fair return upon
the invested capital and the expec-
fancy of a certain volume of travel.
Demand for Bus Service
That there Is a demand for high
way travel cannot be denied" said
Mr.. Bridges, when the number of
automobiles, some 100000, are
operating at a cost to their owners
for every mile travelled many times
greater than the cost Of travelling on
steam and electric railways" He
pointed out that If existing electric
anc steam railways could have met
every demand of the people for
travel the automobile and the high
ways would never have been given
the prominence in the affairs of the
country that they have today. He
contended that greater number of
people are served by motor coach
and more conveniently than by
steam or electric railway systems
over the same route because it is
more flexible and can be adapted to
the needs of the people along its
route.
Mr.. Bridges asserted that the
Maine Motor Coaches, Inc, will pay a
very high rate of taxation, and in ad-
dition to the usual taxes on its shops,
stations and offices, it will pay a very
large tax on its motor coaches.
Various restrictions are suggested
in the new petitions for not carrying
passengers betwee certai points, to
meet as early as possible existing
service of transportation electric
lines. Mr.. Bridges declared that the
company desires to inaugurate the
bus service with as little disturbance
as possible to the existing transport
IA tjOn SyStenS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

,,.,,.s rheater: Feature picture,
~ Imcky Devil" Final chapter,
n sxsn Silver" Juvenile comedy,
,s,ua Coat Getters." Spotlight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12

Total (out of possible 1880. .14s7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-12
rurATER ATTRACTIONS

FRIDAY and SATURDAY
.,.,, opera House: Bob Custer In,
Cl.s Nan Jack" Opening Chapter,
1Inl n. If the Wild" A two part
ePell Sv sensation, THE Big Game
CONF, Latest Pathe News.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-12
PLAN TO STAGE
BOXING CARD ON
new YEARS DAY

Directors of the Imperial Valley
Athletic club. which has suspended
operations for the winter, are plan
ming fight card at the local
arena on News Year $ day. many
fans having urged that Il program
be arranged for January |.
While no definite card has been
made up, it is hoped to have Il
double main event featuring Joe
Brown and Joe Layman in one
number and Kid Williams and Har
~ Lee in another.
Joe Mandot aud Kid Mex, old val
ley faNorites, are back in FL Cen,
tro again, and it is possible that
they may also be seen in action.
The directors conducted Il very
successful boxing program from
March until the middle of NoVem
ber, and many of the fans have
missed the weekly boxing card
They have been insistent that a
card be arranged for New Year :,
day, and if il is possible, the di
rectors hope to accede to theil
requests.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-12
VALLEY LEAGUE.
GAMES DEFERRED
FOR LAST RITES

Announcement is made by Will
lam Reid, president of the Imperial
Valley Winter league, that tac game
scheduled for tomorrow will be
postponed, because of the funeral
services of GArold Jones. The lat
ter was not a nsmber of any OF
the teams, but was one of the chief
rooters for the Southern Sierras
Power company team and was ac-
lively interested in the affairs of
the league.
The Southern Sierras was sched-
uled to play the Imperial lrrIsa'
tion district at III Centre and the
Valley Steam laundry was to play
the FL Centre Mechanics at lmpe-
rial.
These games will be played the
following Sunday, the entire sched-
ule being postponed for one week.
Members Of the Southern Sicrras
Power company team and of seV-
cral other teams, plan to attend
the Jones funeral,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-12
Star Car Makes
Climbing Records
All Over i. S. A.

The Star car is not only breaking
hill! climbing records in California
Oregon and Washington, but all over
the United States. according To IL,
W. Curtis, director of sales for the
Durant Motor company of Califor-
MIA.
one of the most interesting stories
related in IA long time WAS sent to
Curtis last week from the New
York offices of the Durant Motors,
Inc. 1t was about a star dealers IN
Pontiac, Michigan, who got into an
argument with Il competitor ms to
the remarkable pulling power Of
the Star car,
The other dealer, representing a
competitive line, claimed that his
car had the greater power This
brought on an argument VIII the
Star dealer aud the latter suggested
, that the two cars be hooked back
to back to determine definitely
which had the greater power. Thu
competing dealer discreetlY de
clincd to do this, but lid, however
agree 10 Il hin climbing contest ~
which the Star, Il most powerful
competitor, "a mare expensive four
lyliudcr make, two s.Ae5 a4l at
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-12
Ride O. 8icyeee
sgd CHAPLIN HAS
LEADING ROLE in
MAN ON The BOX

"Thc Man ON the Box based
on the Harold McGrath novel
and play, produced by Warner
Bros, and starring sgd Chaplin,
opens tomorrow at the Valley thea.
tire. 1t is declared to be one of
the most hilariously amusing pic
lures ever screened.
sgd Chaplin is even funnicr than
he was in .'Charlev $ Aunt, first
as debonair young millionaire,
then II typical cab driver, Il groom
butler. and finally as IA ladies
maid involved in frantic tussle
fer set Of plans for an acroplane
invention.
In addition to directing the pro-
duction, Charles 'Chuck Reisner
plays the heavy, a Russian spy.
Alice Calhoun is the pretty hero
inc, Kathleen Calhoun an invent
or's wife and Helene Costello the
hero s sister. The rest of a bril-
l;ant east includes David Butler,
Theodore Lorch, +. j. Ratclittc.
Charles GERHARD and Henry Bar
rowes.
The adaptation bv Charles \.
Logue and the scenario by Julien
Joscphson have not lost single
chuckle or laugh of the original
story, and they have added Il great
; lot of gags that get every laugh
YOU We got. Without doubt 1.-The
Man on the Box is one of the
funniest comedies YOU ii ever, see.
on should not miss it.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-12

eight cylinder ear were entered.
They selected "A very stcepSncline
outside of Pontiac for the big con-
test. Filst the sevsral ears tried
the grade. in second gear. Only
three of them made it, the two skies
beiug thus eliminated.
The three remaining ears then
tried the grade in nigh gear ard
the star was the onty ear to make
the climb in high gear.
The next day aS II result of this
competitive climb which gained
considerable publicity the Star
dealer sold fifteen curs.
"MAat the $, ear id in Pom
tiay, is just what IS bong 'ionc orer
the entire United STAGES said Cur.
tis. Along SHE Parific Coast, rec
ord after record has beclt set up by
the Star cor which onh goes 70
moye that n ntiIIon dollar motor
las every b. of tower that Is elaim.
ed for il.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-12
STATE CHARTERS
FOR BANKS HURT
U. S., IS REPORT

WASHINGTON, Dee. 12.--Descr-
ton of national banks from the ma
tional system to engage in business
under state charters is affecting ine
stability of the federal reserve sys-
tenn, J.. NJ. Mcintosh, comptroller of
the currency, reported to congress
yesterday.
Legislation which would prohibit
further spread of statewide branch
banking within the federal reserve
sy stem would have strong tendency
toward restoring the equilibrium be.
tween national and state banks, he
said. Such legislation has been
approved generally by the banking
associations.
Mcintosh said 1876 banks had left
the national system in the last two
years, carrying with them total re
sources of $500 000090 Conversion
of state banks into national institu
tions numbered l33 III the same pc
period, but the total resources were
only $245. 900. .006
Although the total resources Of IA
8uHdl bdlikS HIS SltdiiN lhtlctosti
year by year the condition of indi.
vidual national banks is strong
nevertheless the relative total re
sources Gf national banks has been
slowly falling off, is compared with
the resources of state banks and
trust companies, - he said.
"The total banking resources Of
state and national banks. exclusive
of savings banks, are about $J2, OBJ
100000, of which about $24 ,35l ,000,-
000 is in national banks and $27.-
106 100000 is in state banks and
trust companies. In addition, the
savings banks have total resources
of about $4,000, 100000.
Total resources Of national banks
in Il forty year period has fallen
from - per cent of the total bank
ing resources to about Il per cent,
Mcintosh said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-12
SIMPLICITY OF
GEAR SHIFT IS
POPULAR FEATURE

Present day city traffic congcs-
ton has developed ar over increas-
ing demand for easier operation,
simpler control, quicker getaway
and gear shifting i'll motor ears.
With every metropolitan street and
boulevard literally choked with au-
tonfobiles drivers are q4.ck to
realize that the less complex the
control of the car, the greater the
element of comfort and safety i'll
driving.
Relieving the driver Of exertion
and distraction; permitting him to
watch the road ahead and keep both
hands on the wheel while threading
through traffic where frequent gear
shifts are necessary, have always
been outstanding virtues of the con
trcl system of Ford ears. In the
improved ears. these features have
been subjected to a number of re-
finements calculated to meet the
demands of present and future
driving.
Driving the Ford car soon be-
comes automatic action on the part
of the operator. The gcarshift is
simple in the extreme and because OF
the fact that all gears are constantly
in mesh, it is physically impossible
to clash the gears or fail to accom-
plish the shift. Refincments in the
design of the pedals--wider with
n :
of Slipping contribute further to
the simplicity and certainty of OPP
Grafton.
Frequently stopping and starting
means more wear On the clutch of
tine city driven car and the improved
lords are prepared for this strain.
Ford clutch disks are not lined with
the conventional composition, but
lAstead are operated in oil, the
strain of starting the propeller be
Ing taken up by the film of lubri-
cant. At points where there was
formally contact between steel and
cast iron. rcdesigning has brought
steel together with steel insuring
unusually long life for the clutch.
Danger or Sklddlng upon applying
the brakes is reduced to Il minimum
because of the fact that the braking
action is applied to the rear wheels
equally through the drive shaft.
Rraking units both in the transmits,
sion and ON the rear wheels have
been enlarged to insure long life
and greater ease III bringing the
car to sudden stops demanded in
emergencies.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-12
BUILD NEW ROAD
TO CITY'S DUMP

Under the direction of City En-
gineer Knights, a new road has
been constructed into the city
dump, located about three miles
northeast of this city, entry now
being made from the southeast corn
cr instead of from the southwest
corner.
New signs have been posted along
the road to give directions to those
who haul rubbish to the dump.
Warning is also given against dump
ing rubbish on the roadway or OF
private grounds. There has been
considerable complaint because of
this practice in the past, and
Knights stated today that anyone
caught dumping rubbish anywhere
but on the dumping grounds, will
be prosecuted.