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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
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VI votlCE TO CONTRACTORS

upf;i , ~ proposals will be received
MI Nay 70. 1925 at 1000 O'Clock A.
y erty. ~ time, by the U. S. Prop
MIR ~ discussing Officer for Maine,
Adjut. y mas. E. Davis, Office of the
IA cer.. General Augusta, Maine. for
NIT sruction at Camp Reyes. Au-
~ mess halls and kitchens
iii iseI battalion latrine 24xS4
90 ~. ~ store house 24x40 feet, and
lmrtS approximately 2795 feet in
eeffusn Iuiidlngs to be of frame and
Mltss ~ iron construction. Esti-
strucficr euested based on unit con-
si hn''s :. ana specifications may be OBJ
Jehn tne Office of the architects,
6teysn. lynn Stevens John Howard
llins Caapman Building, Portland,
Sfn19 III deposit of $1,000, to be re-
u 80 nen plans are returned to
Hs.n.i.Lects In good order.
IN M Tined check for ten ner scent of
hoboM Is required with proposaIs.
- ieaIs1 snail be mailed or delivered
~ az envelones inscribed "Propo-
S.psprSs Vnstruction at Camp Keyes,
Ajor r. Maine" and addressed to
~ n.ss p. Davis. u. S. Property
Aline. nursing Officer. Augusta.
u n sfisht Is reserved to reject any
Np1l hsUposals or to accept any pro-
Nie1fs 10y - deemed to the best in.
" the Government.
$50 CHAS. z. DAVIS,
s. P. & D. o. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
I.ielnorial Day Speakers

Bar Acknowledgement Ralph o.
Brewster.
Lincoln-Dr. C. c. Little, president Of
the University of Maine.
South China-Rev. Neal ID. Newlin.
Biddeford-Rev. Charles III. Temple.
Albion-Rev. N. M. Heikes Of Free
dom, NJ H.
Bangor-Col. Frank Hume of Houlton.
Si1ney-Rev. A. Francis Walch of
Augusta
Norridge wock-Mrs. Herbert l.. Mich
OILS of Skowhegan.
Dexter-Rev. Stanley Manning of Au-
guSta.
Mars Hill-Hon. William Tudor Gardi-
ner of Gardiner, speaker of House
of Representatives.
Jackman-Senator Clyde H. Smith of
Skowhegan.
Newport-Rev. Ashley A. Smith of
Bangor
Monmouth-Rew Milo G. Folsom,
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Surprise Party In Honor.
Miss Blair'S Birthday

A very pleasant surprise party was
held Tuesday night at the home OF
Miss Loudevine Blair on Pine street
in celebration of her 10th birthday.
Miss Blair was absent from the house
when party of about 80 friends ar
rived and secreted themselves in one
of the rooms. When she entered the
darkened room the lights were sud-
denly lighted and at the same time
an orchestra which had been provid-
ed for the occasion began to play.
Miss Blair received many beauti-
full gifts which were placed in large
Maybasket The evening was passed
with dancing to music by Bunker's
Moonlight Players. Delicious re-
freshments were served during the
evening by the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Disqualification Of
Juror Sets Back
Trial of Shepherd

Chicago, May 26.-(AP)-The Shep-
herd trial at adjournment today found
itself set back a week through disGual-
ification of one.-of the four jurors
sworn last Friday
Three jurors. one venireman tenta-
lively passed by both sides, one ques-
toned briefly by the state, and several
who had not been examined, occupied
the jury box at adjournment.
Harold Pillar, one of the four Jurors
sworn in last Friday, discovered over
night that he was biased against the
state, had an opinion and was preju-
diced against capital punishment. He
was excused.
Twice during the day William Scott
Stewart and w. w. OBrien, defense
counsel, sought to have Judge Lynch
direct the states attorney, Robert E..
Grove, to drop his investigation of al
legged jury tampering at least during
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

5amiable wife, while one who aspired
to be u sweet housewife character
acted the part of & fascinating and
beautifully gowned heroine.
One who had visions of making
masculine hearts flutter became an
unsophisticated f1arper, while a star
whose aim was the farm, girls role,
with all the simple calico features,
received a vampires assignment.
Perhaps the greatest disappointment
Of all was suffered by young act
ress who desired to be screened as a
dashing heroine Of a thrill epic. In
stead she took care of baby and
darned her husbands socks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Elks Hosts This Evening
To Minstrel Show Cast

A dinner and dancing party will
be held att the Augusta House this
evening, at which the young ladies'
who assisted in presenting the an
nual Elks Minstrels few weeks ago,
will be the special guests of the
members of Augusta lodge. B. P. O.
E. The dinner will be at 7.30 o'clock
and will be followed by dancing in
the banquet room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. f. E. La
ferriere.
Frank johnson has returned from
a pass to Bath.
Joseph Leger has returned from a
fur}ough to Pawtucket.
William Z. Reed, late Co. K, 372nd
U. S. Ini., has been granted a dis
charge from the Home and will re-
side in Springfield.
Burroughs have been granted to
Joseph MaXfield to Worcester and
John C. Collins to Marblehead.
Edward Ward of Schenectady. late
Co. A, seth U. S. Inf, John r. Sum-
ner of Providence, late Co. A, 1st r.
/. l.. A., and Jonathan Torrey of
Deer Isle, late y. S. navy, have been
admitted.
Edwin A. Anderson of Utica, late
Co. c, End Mass. Cav, William b.
Dunn of Galena, Wis, late Co. Fl.
159th Ind. Inf, Martin T. Leamy of
Hartford, late c. c, 1s., Conn. Inf,
and Henry Roberts of Washington,
ID. c., late 10th Co.. U. S. c. A. c..
have been readmitted.
Owing to the American Legion
minstrel show Thursday evening, the
regular meeting of It. William Tiff
fanny camp, No. 4, U. S. w. ", will
be held at o'clock this evening. A
full attendance is earnestly request
ed to act on matters pertaining to
the state department convention at
Bangor, June IS; muster in recruits
and make arrangements for cbserv-
ing Memorial day here.
The many friends of Hiss Martha
A. Stephan. daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
Joseph E. Stephan, who is student
at U. of NJ, will be interested to
learn that she recently captured two
first prizes. one for the running
broad jump of Is feet, inches, and
the other for the shot put of Fl feet,
II inches.
A brass quartet went to Gardiner
Tuesday noon, where they rendered
several popular selections and in
formed the public of the Legion show
at the Home Thursday in order to
aid then endowment fund committee
in securing their quota. In the par
ty were John Tarasino. Guy Gilmore,
Joseph Winston and Frank Marson.
They plan to go to Augusta with re-
cruits Wednesday noon to dispense
more of their good music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Funeral Of Mrs. Carolyn o. Woods

The funeral of Mrs. Carolyn d.
Woods was held at the Knowlton &
Hewins funeral home at 2 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A. Francis
sWalch conducted the service. which
was private. There were many beau
tiful floral offerings. Interment was
in the family lot in Mount Pleasant
cemetery. The bearers were E. G..
Coffin. Ralph Leighton. John Gagnon
and Frank Dewan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

EAST-There will be an all day
meetings of the Willing Helpers al
the vestry on Wednesday.
Quite a number attended the Bap-
fist Association at Gardiner on Fri
day. :,
Mrs. Merle Beverage and family
of Oakland were visitors over Sun
day at Ernest Hewetts.
Mrs. G. T. Griffin has returned
from a visit with relatives in Man
chester and Concord. N. H.
Mrs. w. H. Titus visited Mrs. S.
w. BOYD in Gardiner the last of the
week.
Mrs. Eta Hewett has returned
from a visit to Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

the Shepherd trial. Judge Lynch ruled,
however, that the excused veniremen
no longer were wards of the court
and that either side was privileged to
summon the veniremen for interroga-
ton as to possible efforts at fixing"
The state questioned more than two
score discharged veniremen. but no
jury tampering was uncovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
LOCAL NOTICE

Poses as murderer for ten thous-
and dollars and promise of safety.
See Capital Punishment at Angus
ia Opera House today. COMPANION
feature, Jack Hoxie in "A Roaring
Adventure. Continuous show from
2 until 1880. Drop in any. time.
May27d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
WINTHROP
Dies After Taking
Dose Paris Green.

Wllilam ii. Gordon, who has been
IN falling health for the past year,
made an attempt on his life Monday
afternoon about five o'clock by TAX
Ing a large quantity of Paris Green.
This was not discovered until after
supper when he complained of being
nauseated. Later the Paris Green
was found in the barn where it had
been mixed and Mr.. Gordon admitted
having taken it. DR.. Don S. Knowl-
ton who was at the North Wayne
fire at the time, was hurriedly sum-
moned and drove rapidly to the
scene. The. doctor pumped the pa
tents stomach and administered an
tldotes but SO much time had clap
sed since taking the poison that
medical aid proved to be of little
avail. The patient lapsed into un-
consciousness and died early Tuesday
morning. Medical Examiner DR.. C..
w. Dyer of Augusta was notified and
deemed an inquest unnecessary. 1t
is thought that Mr.. Gordons Ill
health brought on temporary spell
of insanity and that he was not res
ponsible for the act committed while
in this condition.
Mr.. Gordon was born in Mt. Yer
non July s, 1S47 the son of Charles
and Sarah Gordon. He is survived
by a widow, Mrs. Ann Gordon, four
sons, William. Leroy and Henry
Gordon of Winthrop and Fred Cor
don of Gardner, Mass, three daugh-
tors, Mrs. Evie Johnson and Mrs.
Helen Stone of Winthrop and Mrs.
Grace Young of Livermore Falls, al
so several grand children.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday afternoon at l 80 with burial
at East Winthrop.
The eighth grade of Winthrop
grammar school gave the annual
farewell social to the 9th grade on
Monday evening at the Red Cross
room. Games were enjoyed and re-
freshments served
Anyone having pieces of white
cloth which they would be willing to
donate to the Winthrop community
hospital are asked to leave them at
the Winthrop news store.
AS Saturday is Memorial Day the
stores will be closed all day. a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Harding
have returned to their home i'm Fair
field after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ivory Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Thomas who
have been visiting Mrs. Thomas pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Thomas,
have returned to their home in Cam
bridge, Mass. +.
At about 6 o'clock Monday night
the Winthrop fire department was
called TO North Wayne to aid in
fighting the fire at the North Wayne
Tool Cos. factory.
Then Henry Carleton Players pre-
scented the play Putting 1t Over" at
the town hall Monday evening. The
performance was much enjoyed and
the cast was well balanced. Lena
Rivers will be presented next week
Frank Tappan.- with his friends
George Blizen. James Wigmore. ST.
Fred Welwouth, Howard Gardiner
Albert Foost, Chester Riley, Charles
Allen and Peter Pierson, are passing
a few days at the Tappan camp on
Wilson lake. On Tuesday the party
in company with Raymond Riley,
left for fishing trip to Troutdaie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Memorial Notice

There will be the usual Memorial
services held in this place next Sat
urday morning. The line of march
will form near the sub-station at
A. NJ. and proceed to the church
where there will be exercises by the
school children and an address by
DR.. A. o. Thomas of Augusta. An
invitation is given to all those who
will to join in the line of march.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
when he missed It

Miller: forgot my umbrella TINS
morning dear.
remember having lost 1t?
.Ivell. I shouldn't have missed It,
on1v raised my hand to shut 1t when
the rain stopped. Good Hardware
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
.Wedne.d avs Concert

AIarch-"We1l Never Haul the Old
Flag Down. ....... Dewitt
observation-disclosures eus" -. Robinson
Watzes-"Wendish Songs" -. Gungl
Selection fro "The Army Chaplain"
Millocker
Foxtrot-"Tell Me Why?" 80. Rose
Medley on Popular Airs -. Sprague
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
MAINE FAIRa

Aug. 1S-20-Belfast fair.
Aug 25-27-Houlton fair.
Sept. S-l0-Maine State Fair. Lewis
ton.
Sept l5-17-Somerset Central Agricul-
tural Society fair Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
AUGUSTALOCALS

Imperial Lodge, A. o. u. W., will
meet in the assembly hall at the Au-
gusta Y. M. c. A. building on Thurs
Gay afternoon at 2.3O O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Bowling of
Lynn, Mass, former residents of this
city, are here on a business and
pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Euaene Leddy

The death of Eugene Leddy &C.
Cured in the hospital here Tuesday.
He was born in Calais 80 years ago.
He enlisted in Co. u. 51st Mass. INF.
at Worcester. Aug. %, 1862, and was
DISCHARGED at Worcester. July %.
1858. He came to the Home from
Philadelphia, Aug. 81. 1901.
The Washington times., 1925-07-15
AUTO TAX GUT
IS URGED BY
GARDNER
Wartime Sales Levy Still APP
plies to AutomotiVe
Deals, He Says

BY HUSSELL Il. UARDNEh, JES.,
President The Gardner Motor
Company, Inc.
It is assumed that tax reductions
amounting. to some three hundred
million dollars will be made at the
next session of Congress. But as
yet, there has been no indication
that this tax reduction will be ex-
The Washington times., 1925-07-15

tended to include automobiles. The
inequity Of all war levies has al
ready been recognized by partial
repeats, and it certainly seems I'M
fair to tax any one group, especially
when that group so vitality affects
the public welfare as does the au-
tomotive industry.
Automobile taxes are taxes on
transportation. Other Federal taxes
on transportation have been re.
moved. Government authorities
have repeatedly acknowledged the
present levy on automobiles in
equitable and concede it should be
removed when conditions permit.
As a matter of fact, the automo-
tive, industry now pays all the
taxes other industries pay, and in
addition, must shoulder the addi-
tionaI burden of a special wartime
sales tax.
The war ended more than six
years ago. Today there is proba-
bility of a $400, 000,O Federal sur
plus. And yet the American public
is still forced to, pay approximately
$500 more per car than would
be necessary were the Federal tax
on automobiles removed.
The Washington times., 1925-07-15
HUDSON ESSEX
SALES LEAD
RIVALS
Demand and Durability Are
Tests That Show Worth
of Makes

Hudson Essex sales leadership in
Washington is not an isolated in
stance said Walter Lambert dis
tributor. ut is simply a part OF
the universal recognition OF value,
which has made Hudson. Essex the
largest selling six-cylinder cars in
the worId-the largest selling Of all
cars with the exception OF the two
lowest priced fours.
I'm the registration OF car sales
from coast to coast, we read the ir-
resistibIe nationwide landslide to
Hudson Essex-the verdict Of 'the
Worlds Greatest Value from the
buyers themselves.
mo other fine car in motor his
tory has been given the frank and
complete acknowledgment OF value
leadership by such an overwhelm-
ing plurality of buyers in all Sec
tions Of the country.
''In Detroit, for instance, the
center Of the motor industry, where
the most accurate knowledge of
motor values exists, Hudson Essex
sales for more than two years
have outnumbered any other six and
in recent months have exceeded
the total sales Of the next three
six-cylinder cars combined.
This leadership is confined to no
one section. In Massachusetts, as
in California, and in Maine as in
Florida, Hudson Essex sales ou.-
number any other six, so that under
all conditions the preference FOR
Hudson Essex is simply the typical
reflection OF how buyers everywhere
regard them.
1.-THE simplicity of the famous
super-six motor has always meant
lower selling price, with all Che
performance, smoothness and re-
liability possible for even the cost
lest cars to give. Now the worlds
largest production of six-cylindsr
cars gives them advantages that
make today's Hudson and Essex
cars the greatest in value and the
lowest in price for which they ever
sold"
The Washington times., 1925-07-15
This Weeks Motor
SernOnette
"TlOo for Safety"
prepared by the Washington
Automotive Trace Association)

Have you ever wished you
could be the only motorist in the
world or wondered what it would
be like to be the only fellow on
the road when you are in a hurry
to get somewhere?
It's peculiar wish because
while it seems to be a natural
one it is really a most unnatural
one. for 1t does not take into
consideration the fact that safety
isn't entirely a matter Of in
dividuality.
Some day when you are travel
ing over a strange road, follow
ing behind string of cars and
cursing everybody for jeopardizing
your life. just try to picture
what it would be like IL you
were absolutely alone. When
you are forced to slow down
because the man ahead slows
down, just try to picture what
the situation would be IL you mad
no one to warn you that there
was dangerous, unexpected
curve ahead.
Automobile drivers are con-
stantly helping one another,
even IL they seem to be getting
into each others way and, en-
couraging accidents. There il
every reason to believe that. it
wouldn't be safe without plenty
of cars on the streets and roads.
A large percentage of acct.
dents occur in the late hours of
the night, or early morning,
when drivers have the road to
themselves. Many of them have
been known to drive straight eff
the dead ends of streets, and I'M
expected curves have been a
constant invitation to disaster.
In many instances drivers were
not running at any excessive
speed. It was simply that they
had no other drivers to guide
them.
That fellow who snails along
in front of you may be your
guardian in disguise. He may
know the road better than you.
He may be keeping you back, but
enabling you to get ahead just
that much more safely.
The Washington times., 1925-07-15

for this company as more favorable
than ever before. Orders on hand
are greatly In excess Of our ability
to ship.
quite program Of expansion has
been under way for some time. in
Guiding additional buildings, ma.
chinery and equipment, calculated
to help place the company in q pc,
sition more nearly capable Of Alling
the orders Of the Nash dealer body.
when these added facilities are
available, another spring selling sea-
son should see the company able TO
manufacture at least one hundred
more automobilesEpe day than was
possible during the last period.
Cars win Popularity.
..It is no more than fair" stated
Mr.. Nash" to say that our product
is being received by the public In a
way that justifies US in feeling
that our cars are winning real
popularity and that we are enjoying
q greater and more favorable es-
TEEN in the minds of buyers than
at any previous time in the history
of the company.
~ do not think IL IL out Of
place to refer to the Ajax Six.
The Washington times., 1925-07-15
NASH PROFITS.
SHOW BIG
JUMP
Extra Dividend Of $3.50 Per
Share Is Paid by
Company

At a meeting Of the directors Of
the Nash Motors Company held to-
day, dividend action was taken in
the form OF an extra dividend Of
$3.50 per share and a regular semi
annual dividend OF $3.50 per share
on the commonstock OF the com
pany. payable August !, 1926, to
holders Of common stock Of record
at the close OF business July 20,
1925; and quarterly dividend of
$1.75 per share on the outstanding
preferred stock of the company.
payable August /. 1925, to holders
of preferred stock Or record at the
close of business July 90, 1925.
President C. w. Nash reported
that the net income for the three
months ended May 81, 1926, after
deducting expenses of manufacture.
ing, including depreciation, selling
and administrative expenses and To-
cal, State and Federal taxes,
amounted to S4,193,850.I1 as com
pared with 81 sol ,000.35 for the cor.
responding period a year ago.
The value OF sales for the three
months Of this year shows an in
crease Of 1908 per cent over the
corresponding quarter of 1924.
Business Outlook.
Commenting on the business out.
look President Nash said he re-
garded future prospects for the
company as very bright. He sees
nothing In general conditions
throughout the county to warrant
anxiety with reference to continued
satisfactory business. He expects
industry to proceed in prosperous
manner and estimates the outlook
The Washington times., 1925-07-15

Production BY the Ajax Motors
Company Is proceeding on limited
basis and the product has been sufs
ficentiy well tested and proved by
the public to confirm our expecta-
tons Of a splendid future for the
company"
The Washington times., 1925-07-15
Bible Is Lecture Topic

Doctor Jane B. Coates will lee
ture on How the Bible Was Writ.
ten From Historical Facts at a
meeting Of the Center for Psychic
Development tonight at the Play
house, 1914 N street northwest.
The Washington times., 1925-07-15
"AutO Buys
Taken from TOday's Classified Ada

Taken from Today's Classified Ads
FORD touring, 1922. 1856: in splen-
did con II on throughout:
equipped with many extras: this
In a real bargain; can arrange
easy terms.
ESSEX coach, perfect condition;
will sacrifice for $3.50 cash; will
agree to payment on instalIment
plan with responsible party.
FORD 2-door sedan, 1924, in good
condition; repossessed: will sell
for unpaid balance: terms.
HUPMoBILE, 1925, Club Sedan.
one month old; owner cannot
meet first note; will take big
loss.
FORD coupe. latest modal, fully
equipped. front and rear bumpers,
SPARE tire, speedometer, motor.
meter, lock wheel. dash and
- parking light, equal to new;
driven only $500 miles; reason
able terms. =.
TURN TO CLASSIFIED PAGES
AND FIND OUT EXACTLY
Who's Who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07
Points to Cut in
All Naval Activity
Due to Lack of Funds

Washington, Oct. 6.-(AP)-Rear
Admiral r. w. Shoemaker, chief OF
the bureau Of navigation, declared be-
fore the presidents air board today
that lack Of funds has caused curtail-
ment of every naval activity. and ne
cessitated reduction in the enlisted
personnel from $4,000 to 81,700 for the
fiscal year 1926.
One of several naval officers called
today, Admiral Shoemaker advocated
the training as pilots Of one enlisted
man to every flying officers as an eco
nomical way of preparing reserve OF
skilled men to meet estimated war;
time requirements.
After concluding with the admiral
the board recessed until tomorrow
when 1t expects to recall Rear Ad-
n1iral William A. Moffett, naval air
chief, and also hear Captain G. W.
Steele, commander of the Lakehurst
N. j., naval air station.
While the hearing was in progress
today Representative Frank r. Reed
of Illinois. who has announced he will
serve as defense counsel II the wal
department initiates courtmartial pro-
ceedings against Colonel William
Mitchell, wired the American Legion
convention meeting at Omaha, Neb.
to "select some of your best lawyers
to assist in case of trial"