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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09
ADJUSTMENTS
Smart Society Drama at johnson
Opera House Today

What would you do If you planned
a quiet little dinner to celebrate your
wedding anniversary and came home
only to find that your wife had for
gotten the event and insisted on
leaving you alone with the dinner
while she attended a social AFFAIR.""
, That's just what happens to Lewis
Stone in "Too Much Money" this
weeks First National attraction at
the Johnson Opera House today, in
which Stone and Anna @. Nilsson are
co-featured.
He had brought his wife beau
tiful diamond bracelet to celebrate
the event. Naturally he felt rather
peeved to find the party was spoiled
In fact. be was so peeved that he
turned air his money over to a friend
and the next morning the moving
men came along and took away all
his furniture while his wife was
staging a pajama breakfast party.
He then explained he had lost his
money and was penniless.
1t is based on Israel ZangwiITs
stage hit of the same title The US
ual supporting program Of comedy
and Pathe Review are on the BILL
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Walter Leigh, president Of Aneri-
can Beet Sugar Company, told stock
holders at the annual meeting he ex-
pected the company's production this
season to be between 1,500.o0 and
100000 bags against an out turn of
1,313,000 bags last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

The field day of the Old South
League will be held Friday of this
week with Mrs. Ferdinand Coburn Of
Granite Hill. Members are asked to
take the AS car for Augusta, con-
Meeting with the 10 o'clock car for
Winthrop. They are asked to bring
each a cup and saucer. knife, fork
and spoon and picnic lunch. Those
who cannot come on the earlier car
are urged to come later. A good
attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

The class of 1921 will hold its
five-year reunion Thursday evening
of next week. June II. There We're
81 members in the class at gradua-
ton and il is expected that most of
them and most of the former teach
ers will attend There will be a
banquet at the Worster. followed by
cards and dancing at City Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Ward Four will hold its p. T. A.
cooked food sale Saturday at the
Church store. The sale will open at
10 o'clock 1t is given in the interests
of the public school music fund. 1t is
worthy cause, and should be sup
rn,,fed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Miss Virginia Uescock will psss the
summer vacation with her parents in
West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Miss Mildred Freeman has gone to
her home in Sidney for the summer
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Miss Riella Currier and Miss
Clarice York have returned from a
short visit at Bay Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

DR.. and Mrs. Earle s. Bucllnam
and two children of Boston are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George II.
Willis. They will pass the summer
at the Willis cottage at the Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

William Lishness was arrested
Yesterday afternoon for intoXication
by City Marshal Luther Gray. He
will appear before the court this
morning, where several indictments
are hanging over him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

The Hubbard Free Library has re-
opened and books may be had as
usual. The building has been thor
oughly cleaned and various inn
provements have been made, includ-
ing vanishing the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Miss Frances Fuller has conclud-
ed her work for this year at the I'm
iversity of Maine and is the guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Snow Fuller. She will return to
Orono for Commencement. however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Deliveries Of new cars by Dodge
Brothers dealers last month ran ap-
proximately 20 per cent ahead of May
1925, Z. G. Wilmer, president, re-
ports. Factory improvements to deal
ers in the United States for the four
weeks ended May 20 totalled 33,451
cars and trucks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Smith. who
have been visiting in Hallowell have
returned to Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John Cummings of
Pepperill, Mass. are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertrand Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Hartford. COMMAND now they are
warning against "bootleg" thermom-
eters. A large shipment has been sent
into Connecticut from New York by
way of the underground" route.
health officials charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Maynard Boothby, who has befn
employed in Bangor, has returned to
HalloWell for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

steel coal cars to American Car and
Foundry, also 900 box cars. and to
the Mayor Car Co., 200 box cars The
Tennessee Central bought 275 freight
cars from Pressed Steel Car Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Mrs. A. L. simonson is visiting In
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Des Moines.-"His cheerly cartoons,
his writings, his place in cultural cir
cles. his refreshing philosophy of life"
won J. y. Darling his second honorary
degree when Drake University made
him an LII. D. Beloit, his alma mater
has honored Darling similarly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Selden Pearce is at home from the
University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

< New York.--Add hazards of bridge
DR.. Ralph Amour has filed suit for
separation alleging that his wife
slapped him when he accused her Of
a misplay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Mrs. Jennie Richards of saEast
Lynn, is the guest of Mrs. Will Niles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Auburndale, Mass, June S.-LP)-
George S. Smih. former president of
the Boston Chamber Of CONNIE. ce
and the Boston City club, died sud
denly today While playing golf at the
Woodland Country club. Death was
due to a heart attack Smith was
born in Boston 81 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Miss Carrie Wilson has been visit
ing in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Mrs. Emma L. Haskell is i'll with
a heavy cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Will Niles is In Waterville on
jury duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

New York.-No title appears to have
been at stake when Frederick Kinchel-
H. 290-pound strong man, struck Albin
Schmalfeldt, 52-nound midget. Kin
chelli won-a Jail sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09
HALL0WELL

Mrs. A. L. Simonson is visiting In
Boston.
Miss Carrie Wilson has been visit
ing In Bangor.
Mrs. Emma L. Haskell is ill with
heavy cold.
Will Niles Is In Waterville on
jury duty.
Mrs. Jennie Richards OF sAF,ast
Lynn, is the guest of Mrs. Will Niles.
Selden Pearce is at home from the
University of Maine.
Maynard Boothby, who has befn
employed in Bangor, has returned to
Hallowell for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cummings of
Pepperll, Mass. are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertrand Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Smith. who
have been visiting in Hallowell, have
returned to Richmond.
Miss Riella Currier and Miss
Clarice York have returned from a
short visit at Raw Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Danville, IlL-Turning the first
spade of earth for a 100000 Method
list church, Uncle Joe Cannon assured
fellow citizens that he expected to at
tend services in II. He has been a
member of the church since about the
time ne retired from Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Chicago. June S.-(P)-A diploma
making Sister Veronica Ryan, an
honorary doctor of laws is ready for
con1erment today at Loyola Uni
versity. The honorary degree, the
first ever known to be conferred nm
on a nun. recognizes Veronica's con-
ception and development Iof import
ant principles of surgical technique.
For II years superintendent of the
school for nurses at st. Mary's hos-
pltai here, and for seven years a
surgical assistant Sister Veronica is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

New York. June S.-(Py-The con-
dition of Mrs. Augusta Gaynor. wild
ow of former Mayor Gaynor, was
much improved tonight and her
name was no longer on the "seri-
ous' list at the New York hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

New York. June S.-fP)-K o.
(PhiD Kaplan of New York. received
the judges decision over Joe
Simonich of Butte, Mont. in slow
10-round bout here tonight. The
rugged western fighter was outclass-
ed throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-09

Blackawton, Eng.-Simply ringing
the bells that call other persons to at
tend church service is not enough. The
bell ringers must attend also. The
vicar is advertising for seven bell
ringers who will. after a dispute with
seven who would not
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
CONFIDENCE MEN
ROB S. A. VISITOR

Another man was added TO the list
of confidence men victims Monday
night, when a prominent business
man of Crosby, was film TANNED "
out Of STA at the I-G. n. depot.
The man, on his way to Mexico,
found time was dragging while he
waited for his train so when two
men introduced themselves to him he
was delighted.
Lets match nickels. odd man
wina" suggested the older Of the
new scquaintances.
After an hour or so Of matching
the Crosby man found that be hadn'.
been "odd man. and was "out" s14.
I'm have TO change a 800 bill. "
he said, extracting the bill from his
wallet.
I'm change it for you," one of his
new acquaintances volunteered.
He took the bill, handed the Crosby
merchant 81 and then he and hif
companion fled into the darkness.
After reporting the robbery the
Crosby man continued on his way t.
Mexico.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
STORY OF ALAMO PLAYS
BIG PART in new NOVEL

! Ana, then governor of La Vera Cruz
and his ,iilainous American spy-ally
Wilks Skerks. 1t was through adroit
use of Skenks that Santa Ana sought
and partially succeeded, to rouse the
Comanches. Caranchuas, Pawnees
Wacos. Cherokees and Tehecuans
against the American settlers. Young
Benton, captured by the Caranchuans
as a boy and reared among the Co
manches for II years, is released at
the intercession of Houston, beloved
Of the Indians. TO become the most
adept scout of the rangers in their des.
perate war against Santa Ana and
his brigands.
MIR. Vernon Cole deity works his
oolorful story up to a climax, or rath-
er series Of climaxes filled with fire
and action, wildly portraying the
heroic but futile defense of the Alamo.
the disastrous route of the Americans
and the ultimate brilliant triumph of
the rangers under the indomitable
Houston.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
SET MRS. SHERIDAN'S
TRIAL FOR MARCH

Trial Of Mrs. Mabel Sheridan.
charged with the murder Of Mrs. Ada
McCobb, will probably begin March
10, according 20 tentative setting
made in the Ninety-foUrth District
Court Monday.
The case was set for trial Monday.
but n WIS necessary In postpone II
because n the uDnvnilability Of a Jury
venire. This was brought about when
the district judges Of Bear county
recently held that the jury wheel hal
born filled illegally. The wheel is
BcN' being refilled.
Mrs. Sheridan claimed in a state
nent that she acted in self defense
,rhen che was attacked by Mrs. Nc
Cobb. She wrested hammer from
Nrs. McCobb's hands and struck her
= self-dsfense Mrs. Sheridan said.
she is NJ liberty under bond.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
3 VISITING BANKERS
S.A. CHAPTER GUESTS

Charles o. Austin of Austin, state
commissioner of banking; Richard W,
Hill of New York City, secretary OF
the American Institute of Banking,
and w. ]. Evans Of Dallas, assistant
Federal Reserve agent of the Eleventh
District. were honor guests at a meet.
ing Of the local chapter of the Amer
lean Institute Of Banking, Monday
night.
The meeting, held during a dinner
at the Menger Hotel. was presided
over by ]. Il. Allen Thomson, presi-
dent Of the San Antonio chapter OF
the organization.
Praising the local chapter for its
work Of training the employees of San
Antonio banks. Mr.. Austin made an
address in which he outlined the
history of banking for the last 20
years and told Of the growing popu-
larity of the guaranty bond system.
This system. he said, is eliminating
the large losses suffered by guaranty
state banks during the last ten years
because of the failures Of member
hanks
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
ARCHAEOLOG|ST
TOLECTURE
IN s. A.
Count Byron Prorok Will
Relate Discoveries in
Carthage Excavations.

Count Byron Khun De Prorok. Eel
low Of the Royal Geographical So
eieu, Norton Memorial lecturer Of tn,
Archaeological Institute of America
end internationally known archaeolo
rist and lecturer, will deliver a lectur,
On Recent Excavations of Carthage
and the Dead Cities Of the Sahara,
at Main Avenue High School audi
forum, at $50 p. m, Tuesday, Jan.
usrJ 26.
Count De Prcrok comes to San An.
tonic under the auspices Of the San
Antonio branch Of the American As
ISOLATION OF University Women. Re-
ceipts of the lecture will go TO the
scholarship fund Of the San Antonio
branch of the association by which
graduates of San Antonio high schools
are aided and assisted through col
lege. The lecture tour of Count De
Prorok also is being sponsored by the
National Geographic Society Of the
United States.
Count De Prorok has Just returned
10 this country, having been engaged
for the past year in excavating the
rims Of ancient Carthage, and has
brought a large collection of relics
uaearthed amid the ruins Of that ia
nous city. His lecture will he illus
frated BY films showing many of the
ruins Of the city, temples, homes and
objects dart found by him. Count
De Prorok excavated the temple at
Tanit, at Carthage. dating from 1900
B. c.. and containing the altar Of
Baal-Moloch, the Carthaginian deity
denounced in the Old Testament.
Another interesting discovery was
the boudoir Of a Carthaginian noble
woman, dating perhaps from 700 B. c.
Among the ashes were found various
articles used for the toilet. including
rouge, face powder, lip-sticks, bronze
mirrors, manicure scissors and per-
fume bottles of exquisite design. Brace
lets of gold and bronze. ivory hair
pins and amulets OF artistic fashion
also were brought TO light.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
SUSPECT ARRESTED
IN JEWEL ROBBERY

Arrested Monday night with a hack
s.Iw in his possession. a 23-year-old
Mexican is held by police as a suspect
~ the robbery Of the Il. L. Liehtcn-
stem jewelry store. Goa West Hous-
ton street, last Saturday.
Gems valued at $500 were stolen
from the store by 4 thief who sawed
tho iron bars Of rear door TO gain
entrance.
patrolman Mike 1.-Two discovered a
heavy hack saw hidden near the fence
in the rear of the store Monday night.
Snow that had fallen since the rob
bary had obliterated hngerprints on
In saw.
Officer 1.-Two. acting on inside in
formation, arrested a Mexican shortly
afterward and found a small hack
saw concealed in his clothing.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26

The Star of the Alamo" by viii
lis Vernon-C Cole, the first of the serie:
of American romantic-historica nov
els TO be published by the recently in
! corporated Writer'S Guild, is a color
full story of the stirring events which
won the United States the vast ern'
pire of California and the South
west.
Such heroic figures as those OF
Davy Crockett, the austere Stephen
Austin, Sam Houston, the most ro-
mantle of the Southwest's heroes; the
hard-hitting. hard-fighting Jim Bowie
of the vicious knife; the blunt old
scout, Deaf Smith. and the sinister
Santa Ana, are in the foreground Of
the story. Their exploits. bulking
large in the pioneer history of the
United States, form an epic which is
interviewer with the love story Of
Lawrence Benton and Ann Hardin.
MUCH ROMANCE.
Founders of the Writers Guild an.
nounced that it was their purpose to
encourage the work of American
writers who devoted their efforts to
the romantic treatment Of signifi-
cant American historical erss. In
their choice Of Mr.. Vernon Coles
Star Of the Alamo" for first publ
cation, directors of the guild have
made an suspicious beginning.
Mr.. yernon-Cole displays a sure
feeling for the inherent romance Of
the adventurous men and women who
pushed back the American frontier
and gave magnificently Of their spirit
in the doing of it. Texas, New Mex
leo and California ever have been as
ISOLATED with romance in the national
their very names are COL
orful incentives. The Texas rangers
and the California 49'ers bask in the
same romantic light which today
floods the Canadian mounted police.
1t is with Texas that "The Star Of
the Alamo" is principally concerned,
the story opens in Cincin-
natl when that thriving city was
known as Queen City of the West"
1t was from Cincinnati that the pros
porous Uriah Hardin, succumbing to
the lure which Texas offered to every
pioneer spirit, migrated with his
southern wife and their
daughter. Ann, down the Ohio and
rivers, TO become sccre-
tary to Stephen Austin in his admin
stration Of the affairs Of the Ameri-
,ans in the turbulent empire of the
Southwest.
BATTLE OF ALAMO.
The Hardins entered Texas in the
ace Of the ominous activities Of Santa
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
TEACHER SOUGHT
FOR PHILIPPINES

MANILA, Jan. 26.-CP)-vice Gov.
ernor Eugene A. Gilmore sailed to-
day on the s. s. President Madison
for Seattle. He will remain in the
United States four months for the
purpose of arranging for the recruit
ing of American teachers for the
Philippine schools.
Besides taking part in conferences
on insular affairs he will visit a
number of educational institutions in
the United States,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
CONSUMERS URGED
TO KNOW GOOD BEEF
By Universal Service.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 20
Showing pictorially the difference be-
tween choice and inferior rounds OF
beef, a poster issued by the Depart
mcnt of Agriculture today urges con-
sumers to learn to know quality in
beef.
Raising the question "Do you know
good beef?' the paster points out that
the degree OF marbling is a valuable
guide.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
SIR ALFRED MOND,
MILLIONAIRE SOLON,
TURNS CONSERVATIVE
BY Universal Service.

LONDON, Jan. 26.-A political
bombshell was exploded today by Sir
Alfred Mond, millionaire member OF
parliament. announcing his withdrawal
from the Liberal party in which he
has been a prominent figure for many
years.
He was twice a member of Lloyd
George cabinets. Disapproval OF Lloyd
Georges land policy is given as the
reason for the withdrawal.
THE Liberal party is drifting fir IN
bad to worse" says Sir Alfred in a
letter to Lord Oxford and Asquith.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
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The most severe Neuritis in the
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26

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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26

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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
HOLDS ANNUAL DANCE

The annual dance of the class Of 90
was held at Breckenridge High School
Monday night. The recreation room
of the school was artistieally decorat-
ed in the colors of the sehool-purple
and white-and the class colors-Or-
child and silver. In the center Of the
room bower Of roses. electrically IL
lun.aed, added 70 the fairy-Iike effect
Of the room.
Refreshments were served in the
cafeteria.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-26
COLLEGE CHILDREN'S
DEPARTMENT MOVED

The kindergarten department Of
hssimoorland college was recently
iaered opposite the playground near
Neodinwn lake. enabling the tots 70
take advantage Of recreation play
thcne, according 10 an announcement
made ~ Dr. Z. II. Stanford. Tues
dnf
sfifh the remoYal Of the children's
department Miss Helen Batterfield Of
tolnnbia university was appointed d.
rector,