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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Fine Gardiner
Taxi Driver for
Driving Recklessly

AS the result of an automobile ac-
cident which occurred on the State
road in Farmingdale on the afternoon
of December "a, Archie Shea, taxi
driver of this city, appeared in court
Monday morning to answer charges of
reckless driving. A rigid investiga-
ton, into the circumstances was made
by Inspector Joseph Young of the
State highway police in an attempt to
convict the respondent of driving I'M
der the inflence of liquor. Examination
by several doctors and other disinter-
ested persons failed to reveal any
traces of liquor and this charge was
dismissed.
On the reckless driving charge Re
corder o. B. Clason imposed fine of
$40 and costs and 80 days, in jail, and
ordered Mr.. Shea's license suspended
for 10 days. Mr.. Shea's car crashed
into machine operated by Peter La
comb Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Principal Causes
OF Deaths in 1925

Washington. d. c.. December IS
1926-The Department of Commerce
announces that 1,219,019 deaths oc-
CURED in 1925 within the death reg
istration area of continental United
States, representing a death rate OF
lis per 1000 population-the same
as the rate for 1924.
This death registration area In
1925 comprised 40 states. the District
of Columbia, and "a cities in nom
registration states. with a total esti-
mated population on July l of 1885,
100000, or S9.4 per cent of the
estimated population of the United
States.
The principal decreases In death
rates in 1925 were from measles,
from 9 to per 100000 population,
pneumonia. all forms, from SO to "a
and tuberculosis, all forms, from sc
to 81.
Increases in rates in 1925 were for
influenza, from 20 to 80 per 100000
population. diseases of the heart
from IT'S to 1S6, nephritis, from sc
to 90, and diarrhea and enteritis
under years, from 2S to So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
To Quiz Suspects
In Series RObberies

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 27.-P1--
Three alleged store breakers. who
will be questioned by the police in
connection with 16 safe robberies in
recent months, We're arrested early
this morning by two policemen after
running gun fight. Patrolman
Jungberg, while trying doors on
Harding street, noticed light in the
Worcester News Company. When he
entered the building two men leaped
out through plate glass window. =
Patrolman Jungberg fired six
shots while chasing them. Patrolman
Luke Dillon arrested Thomas Col
Inns, threw him into taxi and then
chased and caught William G.
Argosky. Is. Later he stopped Jo-
seph Goldman, "a. at pistol point. The
trio are charged with breaking, en-
tering and attempted larceny. Police
say that investigation of the Wor-
cester News Company premises re
vealed the hinges had been battered
off the safe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
PITTSFIELD

DR.. Olga H. Gross, chairman ~ N !.
sale OF Christmas seals reported fhe
sale of seals was nearly $500 in Pitts.
vtld
Forest Graves Of New Bedford
Mass. who has been in town. The
guest Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs
La Forest E. Graves at their home nm
Nichols street. returned MONDAY
right.
Mrs. Edith Joaquin and SON. Nor.
man, were guess Christmas OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Bennett of Show
hogan.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles A. Stevens
were in Portland over Christmas.
guests in the home Of their son, Van
NJ. Stevens and family.
Ernest Maxfield returned Monday
from Walyburn. Mass, where hs
passed Christmas with his daughter.
Mrs. Robert w. Corey and Mr.. Corey.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rhoades
We're week end guests at the home
of their daughter. Mrs. Lysle Folsom
and family at Springvale.
Walter Kierstead and his mother.
Mrs. Joanna kierstead, passed
Christmas at the formers home in
Old Town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Drawn
passed Christmas in Bath, guests Of
Mrs. Mary Curtis.
Mrs. Sadie B. Greenwood was a
guest of friends in China over
Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
ROSENBERG SEEKS
P0STPONEMENT OF
HIS TITLE MATCH

New York, Dec. 27.-(P)-Charley
(PhiD Rosenberg still has hope that
the State athletic commission will
rescue his championship fight against
Bushey Graham of Utica, n. Y,
through a weeks postponement of the
event to January IA.
Although previously denied more
time to pare down to the bantam
weight limit, he again Will petition
the board tomorrow for leniency.
Jess McMahon. matchmaker for Tex
Richard, already las abandoned plans
for staging the match in Madison
Square Garden on January Z. having
substituted fight between Tod Nor
gan, the junior lightweight champion,
and Phil McGraw of Detroit. Since
Rosenberg has fatty declined to box
on the original date, observers believe
the only courses open to the COM
mission will be to grant Rosenberg
request or place him back on the
suspended list.
Rosenberg probably has been disci-
plined more than any boxer that ever
held title, having been on the in
eligible list of the New York Com
mission for almost year after de-
Ginning last January to fight Graham.
He also was suspended by the Mich
igan and Illinois Commissions, the
latter body refusing longer to recog-
nize him as titlehofder and awarding
his crown to Bud Taylor.
Rosenberg has risked his title only
once here since he won it nearly two
years ago from Eddie (CannonbalD
Martin, defeating Eddie Shea of Chi
cago. He was re-instated in this
state only a few weeks ago after con-
senting to fight Graham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
HalloWell Woman
Celebrated 9th
Birthday Monday

Mrs. Rhoda Webster of Second
street, the oldest Hallowell citizen,
celebrated yesterday her ninety-sev-
enth birthday. Mrs. Webster was at
home informally yesterday afternoon
to her neighbors and friends, who
availed themselves of the privilege
of paying their respects to her. A
fine birthday cake was a feature OF
the occasion. Cake and sherbet was
served to callers. Mrs. Webster re-
ceived many cards and letters, also
flowers, ported plants, candy and
other gifts. She IS unusually active
for her years. an interested In events,
taking advantage at each election of
her right to vote, putting to shame
younger people by her sense of civic
responsibility and duet. She is able
70 nerform numerous duties about
the house, and was well enough 70
enjoy and appreciate her callers and
their birthday wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Mrs. Lila Eliza Harrington, widow
of the late George Harrington, died
Monday evening at her home on Win
ter street in this city. She was born
in Madrid, Maine, August %, 1858, the
daughter of Hiram and Anne Calden
Sprague. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Clarence Pike of Mans.
field, Mass, and Mrs. Robert Wood of
Gardiner; brother. Charles Sprague
of California: sister, Miss Sulviro
Sprague of Kingfeld; and three grand
children, Donald Pike of Mansfield
Mass, and Glenwood and Hubert Pick
erin of Gardiner.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late
home on Winter street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
BANGOR CHRYSlERs
PROBABLY next
LEGION OPPONENT

The Bangor Chryslers. .a..
conceded to be the most n n,ny
amateur aggregation In basketsmsfiul
the state OF Maine, want ~ IN
In Augusta the week of .ianr " pay
and the Legion manapemana 9th
book this attraction for ~ may
this city. The Chryslers arc same In
IN bath next week and wish to me- 10y y
Two games out OF it. In this cas- , - =
team can be brought here for ) IN me
sonapie inquire. The team con.ass-
several all-Maine basketball nlaas
and the boys have all PLAYED tn assrs
er for the past three or four ossn-
ralph Jordan, the giant ia I n
Clay. Frank McClay, Seayev s as,
Savoy make up the Chrysler o, ano
and they are there with the a vaeit
The fact that they play at lea.es Vvus.
games week doesn't seem ~ h, .our
them bit and they have W. noener
most OF their battles during the nav a.s
five years. sAe past
Originally the Five Aces tba,
taken over by the Bangor, cb wsre
Company and play for that concs s,,'
making the best advertisement M.
any company could possibly bar a'
Bringing them to Augusta th,s W.
ter will give the fans a real treat " I'M
the fast passing Legion team ,e a.u
its now powerful offensive ebn,.,,
hold the Chryslers. Judging frora
the fact that the Legion basIetaoanl
held Bath to the same numhes -
baskets from the floor before !, VI
got their scoring eye and iuds;s ey
from the fact that Bath plsved i,
out with the Chryslers for ~ ~
championship of the State. II should
be some battle and a good crowd
should witness one OF the fastest
games offered in Augusta for ouits
some time. sa''e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Condolences Pope
To Family of Late
Emperor of Japan

Rome. Dec. 81 - up - Immediately
after the death on Saturday of En-
peror Yoshihito of Japan. Pope Plus
ordered the apostolic delegate al
Tokyo to present condolences to the
family of the Emperor and to the
Japanese government. The pontlft
throughout the Emperor's illness
showed keen interest in his condl-
ton.
The Emperor's body will be borne
from the train through the streets
of Tokyo In horsedrawn vehicle.
The entire route of the procession
will be electrically lighted and will
be guarded by thousands of troops
The entire royal family will renal"
up with the body to pray tonight in
Shinden Hall. Later the casket will
be removed to Hinkyu Hall. For the
last rites it will be taken to the pal
ace.
Preparations already are under
way for the burial Three thousand
coolies are working day and night
building a road to the burying
ground.
The place Of burial will be marked
by a mound upon which only a SIM
pie wooden shrine will be erected.
Four specially trained oxen Will
draw the body to its tomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
HOME GUARDS AND
COLLEG|ANS WILL
MINCLE TONIGHT

The long-anticipated decision game
in the series between the Home Guards
and the Collegians will be played at
the high school gymnasium at 7.3O
o'clock this evening when team rep
resenting the stay-at-homes will meet
team of college boys. The majority
of the players are well known in bas-
ketball circles. and as this is the third
and deciding game of the series a
crowd that will pack the high school
to the doors is anticipated by the man.
agement.
AS an added attraction two girls
teams calling themselves the Blue
Babies and the White Elephants, will
be seen in action. These games are
the first public basketball contests of
the season, as the high school sched-
ule does not open until after the holi-
days.
Both contests will be full of action
every minute and some of the best
known stars in the State will be seen
The general public will be cordially
welcomed at these games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
REPRESENTATIVES
3RD LEAGUE seek
PITTSBURGH PARK

Pittsburgh, Dec. 27.-(P)-The
proposal, advanced by New York
representatives of a projected third
major baseball league, to lease or
buy the two year old $4,000 600 Uni
versity of Pittsburgh stadium as
playing field for contemplated
Pittsburgh entry has aroused con-
siderable comment. The advisable
ity of turning over the college bowl
for professional baseball purposes
brought opinions from the trustees
while veteran baseball men discuss
ed the feasibility of a third league
and the stadium as a baseball park.
Members of the board of trustees
were generally without information
of the proposal, as it has never been
submitted to the board as a whole,
but many~~of the 80 evidenced an
attitude of listening" to any offer
which might benefit the university
in monetary way without hinder
ing the colleges use of the struc-
ture.
Barney Dreyfuss. president of the
Pittsburgh Club of the National
League, said he had no knowledge
of the project and less interest"
Charles (Deacon) Phillips, hero
of the first World series of the Pr
rates more than 20 years ago, was
among those who said they did not
see how third league could pay
because Of the enormous initial ex-
pense.
The third league interests offered
S2,10O,0OO for the stadium It was said
when the trustees gave out word OF
the offer. The word given they said,
was if the New Workers would put
the proposal in writing 1t would be
submitted to the board OF trustees.
This was several months ago, ac-
cording to the trustees. who said
nothing more had been heard from
the promoters, one of whom was
said to be Tex" Richard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
RICHMOND

Herbert Stewart. princinal OF the
High school, Orleans, Mass, Is pass
ing the vacation with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clark, OF Lewis
ton. passed the holiday win . m.s.
Clarkis parents. Mr.. and Mrs. oeo'eN
Pushard.
The Knight Templars. of TINS W.
met at the hall. Saturday noon Ao
their annual Christmas nreetins'
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Ladd ana so ~
Leon Jr., OF Augusta, were sues
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J, Southland. Cnf'e'
mas day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
TO FORM BANKING
HOUSE WITH STOCK
| OF NEARLY 100000

Definite action toward the estab-
lishment of a new banking house in
this city was taken at a meeting of
% prominent Gardiner men Monday
eve ming. Although such action has
been frequently talked of over O.
period of several years the articles OF
agreement necessary to the presenta-
ton of the proposition to the Bank
Commissioner were not signed until
last nights meeting.
The new bank will be known as
the Gardiner Trust Company with a
capital stock of 100000 of which
three quarters Is subscribed for at
the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Meeting of New
Chairnen of 1926
Christian EndeaVOr

There will be meeting of the newly
elected committee chairmen and the
1926 prayer meeting committee or
group one of the Christian Endeavor
Society of the Church Street Baptist
church this evening at the home of
Miss Dorothy Thompson on High Efol-
born street. All members who are
supposed to be present are urged to
do so as the list of leaders for the
topic cards of the c. z. society is to
be made out for the coming year. This
meeting will be called at 1870 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Interesting Epworth
League Service

The Epworth League service this
week was of especial interest. The
subject was 'The Far Flung Battle
Line" Reports were given of league
work In Mexico, India, the philip
pine Islands, and South America.
The work of the Epworth League is
being carried on in "a countries. and
the services are held in 81 different
languages. The young people of
our community and of our State
surely must be diligent If they are
to keep in stride with the work in
other lands. The leader of the SER
vice, Harvard Gray. urged the MEM
bers of the league to rally and make
their services still more interesting
and helpful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Rebekahs Celebrate
P. N. Grand NIGHT

The members of Granite City
Lodge of Rebekahs combined two
pleasant occasions last evening, hav-
ing their annual observance of Past
Noble Grand Night, and also their
annual Christmas party. There was
a good attendance and the affair was
a very pleasant one. The Christmas
tree bore attractive small gifts in the
nature of jokes for each member.
There was fun, jollity and a general
good time. Refreshments were
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Members Rotary
Club Presented
With Bill Folds

At the Christmas meeting Of the
Gardiner Rotary Club the members
were presented with handsome leather
bill folds arranged in convenient COM
partments. These remembrances were
the personal gift of the president of
the club, Ralph r. Littlefeld. On
Wednesday evening Of this week the
club will observe the annual ladies'
night, following dinner at the Johns
son House the party will be entertain
ed at the Gardiner Shrine Club,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Saint Matthews Church Party

The members of the Saint Mat
thew's Church school enjoyed their
annual party and Christmas tree last
evening in the lecture room of the
church. The room was attractively
and appropriately decorated for the
occasion. A service preceded the
tree and party. The festivities were
not only for the members OF the
church school, but also for the choir.
The tree bore interesting and appro-
pirate gifts for all present After
they were distributed there was an
informal social hour, enjoyed thor
oughly by all the guests. There was
an excellent attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Rex Ingram's, "The Magician" at
johnson Opera House Today

Beautiful Alice Terry and notable
cast will offer that dramatic gem,
"The Magician. today at the Johnson
Opera House. When one recalls that
such splendid productions as 'The
Four Horsemen", "Scaramouche" and
the more recent Mare Nostrum", all
were under the capable direction of
Rex Ingram certainly there is every
reason to feel that today's program
will prove to be one of unusual merit
Feature at night screened at 8 P. M
with the short subjects repeated.
First show starts at 7:15.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Evangelist Shat Al Mickey of Hall
fax, n. S.. an evangelist of that coun-
try, has been secured by l. w. Pulsi-
fer to speak at series Of revival
meetings on the Pittston campground
next summer. 1t is hoped to secure
the services of a noted singer for the
summer months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Prospects Bright
For Early Harvest
Of Winters Ice

Prospects for a good winters har-
vest on the Talbot field are bright
for already the ice is thicker than
the average for this time of year.
The familiar sight of the teams pass
ing In long lines through the bust
ness section. will be eliminated by
the use of the new house on the
Randolph shore, which is now in
readiness for the winters harvest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

The Helping Hand Circle, Kings
daughters, of Joice and Pittston, will
meet Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Nellie Preble. All members are re-
quested to come early as dinner will
be served at IL o'clock sharp, thus CIV
ing more time for the afternoon ses-
sion. The program will be in keeping
with New Years Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Thomas Kelley has returned to
Manchester, Conn. where he is an in
structor in the High School. He was
accompanied on his return by his
mother, Mrs. Thomas Kelley of
Spring Street and by his sister, Miss
Eleanor Kelley who is enjoying 4
weeks vacation from her duties in
the office of the State Highway Com
mission,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

A fine Christmas concert was held
in the NJ. Z. church at East Pittston
on Christmas night. A fine program
was carried out and Santa Claus was
present to help about the distributing
of the gifts. Much credit is due the
Sunday school and all who helped in
any way to make it a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

An inquiry concerning earth trem-
ors in this vicinity was received at
the Journal office Monday. A Ran
dolph resident reported that the
chandeliers in her home distinctly
showed the effects of the shock. In
vestigation among night workers
the event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

The 1927 city council will be in
Quoted into office at the annual inau-
guration ceremony which will occur
Monday evening, Jan. 3, at the city
building, when the list of appoint
ments will be made public. No changes
ir@ any of the more important offices
are anticipated at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Harold Newcomb, who is remain
ing in Waterville during the Christ
mas recess of Colby College contin-
uing in his position as pianist in tho
Silver Theatre Collegiate orchestra,
was at his home on Spring street for
the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

The delivery horse for Brann's
grocery store went down at the juno
ton of Bridge and Water streets
early Monday morning and after the
efforts of a number of workers fail
ed in arousing him the animal was
lifted onto sled and taken away
for treatment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Two small chemicals were used to
extinguish a chimney fire at the home
of Mrs. Ethel Berry on the Bruns-
wick road at o'clock Monday morn
ing. The big pumper made the hard
run and experienced some difficulty
on account of road conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Colburn enter
tanned for Christmas guests Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Prescott and Harold Col
burn of Portland. Mrs. George Pres
colt of Hallowell and George Marson
of Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Reuben Snow, having passed the
Christmas holidays at his home in
West Gardiner. has returned to
Thomaston where he will resume his
position as head of the commissary
department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

The Epworth League will hold a
social Thursday evening at the Meth
odist vestry. All young people who
enjoy a good time are invited to be
present. Sawins orchestra will play
for the games. The social will begin
at $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
Gard of Thanks

I want to thank all who sent flow
ers and fruit, also the girls at the
S. D. Warren paper mill for the beau
tiful basket of fruit and the two post
card showers during my Illness at the
hospital.
ELEANOR G. NOVEL;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George McCobb and
son, Henry, were In Boothbay Har-
Dor. Monday, to attend the funeral
of Mr.. McCobb's brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

The Misses Frances Hayes and
Mildred Berry returned Monday to
their teaching duties in Howard, r.
l., after passing the weekend and
holiday at their homes here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Milton Ballard. who has been Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
Ballard, has returned to his employ
ment at Sebec,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Miss Alma Perkins has returned to
her duties at Belgrade High School
after a weeks vacation passed with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Perkins, Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Elmer Gardiner of Providence, r. l.,
has returned to his home in that city
after passing the holiday season with
his sister. Mrs. Lucy Dill, at her home
on High Holborn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28
SPORTS

Winnipeg, Dec. 27--(P)-The Du-
luth Hornets met defeat when VIM
nipeg Maroons won 3 to ] tonight.
Louisville, Dec. 27--P)-Midget
Mike O'Dowd, Columbus. gained a
newspaper decision over Pal Moore,
Memphis, in a IL round bout here to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Carlton Jones, who is employed at
the Casco Mercantile Trust Company
has returned TO Portland after pass
ing Christmas with his father, Z. c.
InneS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-28

Mrs. E. B. Bentley and daughters
Fhelma and Priscilla of Manomet,
Mass. are visiting Mrs. Bentley's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. C. Spear, %
Harrison avenue, over the holidays.