davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
DRESDEN
Public installation

A public installation of Mt. Olive
Branch Chapter o. E. S. was held
at the Masonic hall, Tuesday evening.
The officers were installed by Past
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Vesta Meserve.
who did the work in most credi
table manner. The following are the
officers for the ensuing year: w. NJ,
Mrs. Susie Smith; w. P, George
true Cotton; Asst. Mat, Mrs. Mabel
Cate; Conductress, Mrs. Eulela PRAY.
Asst. Con-, Mrs. Mamie Mcdonald:
Chap. Mrs. Jennie Ham; Treas.
Mrs. Eva Mcdonald; Organist, Mrs.
Lou Laws: Warden, Mrs. DAY Goud;
Sentinel. Frank Preble; Ada. Ger
trude Cate; Martha, Mrs. Nellie
Pushard: Electa, Cora Gahan; Ruth,
Mrs. Belle Little; Marshal, Nellie
Lord.
A banquet followed the installation.
Music was furnished by Dana RittalI.
violinist and Mrs. Charles Laws.
pianist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Adj. Gen. Hanson
Reports on Guard
Association Meet
Held in Florida

1T was one Of the most success
full conventions" declared Ad1utant
General James w. Hanson on Thurs
day afternoon in referring to the
annual session of the Association of
Adjutant Generals OF, the United
States and the National Guard AS
ISOLATION of the United States held
at st. Augustine, Fla, from which he
had just returned.
In addition to General Hanson,
Lieut.. Col. Sparkling Bisbee of Port
land, lieutenant colonel of the 103rd.
Infantry, Maine National Guard. at
tended the session as representa-
tive from Maine. Col. Bisbee Is pass
ing the winter months at st. Peters,
burg, Fla.
Matters of interest to the National
Guard of the country were taken up
and resolutions were passed looking
toward the betterment Of the Ma
tional Defense, Adiutant General
Hanson reported. The legislative
and executive committees were in
structed to take measures to have
the necessary enactment into law and
changes in the regulations to accom-
plish the desired purpose.
There was a very good attendance
at the meetings, practically every
one Of the states in the continental
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
New Corporations

The certificates of Incorporation of
the following two new corporations
were approved Thursday at the Of
flee of the attorney general:
Animal Friend Corporation, organ
lied at kittery, to manufacture, buy
and sell animal supplies and special
ties including foods, medicines, soaps
and germicides and to manufacture
and sell patented animal mats; cap
ital stock, $1,000,000, of which $780,
600 is common and 100000 prefer
red: nothing paid in; par value of
common shares, $40, and preferred
shares, s25; three common shares
subscribed; directors-Preside H.
e. Roberts of Kittery; treasurer, NJ
f. Cole; and r. E. Clark of Kittery
Crescent Realty and Insurance
Company, organized at Lewiston, to
deal in real property and operate a
general insurance business; capital
stock, $4,000, all common; nothing
paid in; par value of shares, 800;
three shares subscribed; directors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE


William DeMiIle Presents Bebe Dan.
ieis in 1.-THE Splendid Crime:
Pete Morrison in "TrippIe Action:
Western Drama; "Ace of Spades"
and news weekly. Arthur Simms,
hot Trumpet Soloist.
Bebe Daniels did not have to
worry about being cheated of the
exercise she derived from a daily
visit to the Sunset Canyon Golf Club
during the filming of THE Splendid
crime, her latest starring vehicle
for Paramount.
In the role of Jenny, the droIl lit
tie girl crook of this human and
humorous story, Miss Daniels obtain
ed all the exercise she needed, fight
ing with burly police officers, climb
ing in and out of second story
WINDOWS. and wrestling with her own
crook companions.
Nell Hamilton plays the leading
male role opposite Miss Daniels in
The Splendid Crime" which was
written and directed by William de
Mile. Anne Cornwall and Anthony
JoW1tt are the other featured play
ers. Violet Clark wrote the screen
adaptation.
Pete Morrison presents his latest
fast moving western drama entitled
Triple Action.
WIN Desmond appears in the
fourth episode of 1.-THE Ace of
spades" which with a news weekly
completes the program.
The Colonial orchestra presents
another innovation entitled who
Takes Care of the Caretaker's
Daughter" with Arthur Simms soloist
on the hot trumpet. These special
numbers which are being presented
under the leadership of Leo Doucette
are rapidly winning favor with the
Augusta public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Prepare Exams
In Bible Study
Credit Courses

The examining committee of the
board in charge of accreditment of
Bible study for students of secondary
school held a meeting Thursday after
noon at the State school department
for the purpose Of preparing the ex-
aminations which will be given on
Sunday, Jan. 81, in the various cities
and towns in the State where the
courses are being given.
The members of the examining COM
mittee are DR.. Edward S. Hommand of
Bowdoin College, chairman, and Miss
Adele fitzpatrick of Hallowell. Pro-
fessor III. r. Purinton of Bates College
and Josiah w. Taylor. State agent for
secondary schools. who are State in
spectors in the project, were also pres
ent at the meeting.
1t was reported that the Bible study
accreditment courses which are pre-
pared to cover a four years period are
being taken by about 20 different
classes in the State. The students who
pass these courses get credit toward
admission to any of about $50 colleges
in the country. Some of the high
schools of the State give credit in this
work toward graduation.
The Bible study accreditment plan
attempts to introduce to students a
type of education and religion parallel
to that carried on in fitting schools of
the same grade, and in contrast to or
binary Sunday school work requires
definite study and examinations. The
banner class in enrolment in these
courses is that of the United Baptist
Sunday school in Lewiston, which
numbers about 20 high school students.
while the class of the Congregational
church at Norway comes second with
an enrolment of so.
The standard text books employed
in these courses in Maine and in some
of the other states are those compiled
by Professor Purinton of Bates. and
his son, Carl Everett Purinton, who is
a student at Yale University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Bergin County, N. J.,
Interested in Road
ROutings in Maine

The State Highway Commission
have recently received request from
the county engineer of Bergen coun-
ty, New Jersey, for full informatio
relative to the routing plan put into
operation in the State of Maine dur
ing the year 1925. The letter states
that Bergen county is considering
the establishment of routing plan
for county highways and that the
plan worked out in Maine seems to
be more effective than any other
plan they can learn of. The Com
mission has supplied the county en-
gineer with full details.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
'Why, This Medicine Simply
Can't Be Equalled Any
where" Is What Augusta
Man Says About the Great
Health-Builder

"'Karnak is so far ahead of every
thing else that there's no room at all
for comparison" said William J.
Seeley of "a Arsenal ST, Augusta.
Me.
For years I was about the most
miserable person you ever saw with
indigestion. Just as sure as I ate
anything greasy I would bloat up
with gas as tight as a drum and have
heartburn something terrible. Why,
1t simply felt like there was a streak
Of fire extending from my stomach up
into my throat, and 1 would belch gas
for hours at a time.
Il couldn't sleep nights for all the
gas and rolling in my stomach, and
mornings 1 just felt terrible. I had
to be always taking strong physics
for constipation and I was so weak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
MT. VERNON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carson
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of daughter. born in the New
England Sanatorium in Melrose,
Mass, Tuesday morning. January 10.
Both mother and child are doing
fine.
Fred 1ngham purchased a pair Of
horses last Tuesday of C. A. Hall.
There are several cases of chicken
pox among the pupils Of Cressey
school.
Frank Ingham returned to his
home here Tuesday after visiting q
week in Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
PAYS FINE FOR
ALLOWING DOG
TO CHASE DEER

The department of inland fisheries
and anne has received report of pro-
secution of Eldon Voter, of New
Vineyard, Franklin county, before
Trial Justice Sumner p. Mills, of
Pennington, January 10. for allowing
his dog to chase deer after having
received written notice from the de-
partment that said dog had chased
deer. The defendant was adjudged
guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of
$50. and costs taxed at $17.
The department has also received
report of prosecution of Chester Tai
bot, of Bath, Sagadahoc county, be-
fore Bath municipal court, Jan. 20,
for having parts of muskrats in pos
session without trapper's license. The
defendant was adjudged guilty and
sentenced to pay fine of $40 and
costs taxed at $4.95.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Sophomore Hop
Planned for Bates

Lewiston, Me-, Jan. 21.-Ralph
McCurdy of Gardiner is chairman
of the committee in charge Of the
Bates College Sophomore hop. which
is to take place January 80.
This annual hop is one of the
most popular social events of the
college year. The patrons and pat
ronesses will be President and Mrs.
c. d. Gray. Dean Ruth v. Pope and
Prof. Ward Browning. The other
members of the committee who are
assisting Mr.. McCurdy in making the
arrangements are Dagmar Carlson of
New Britain, Conn, Elizabeth Hall
Of Norway, George Barnabv of
North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
State House Chat

Members of the department Of the
secretary of State enjoyed a banquet
at Hotel Worster in Hallowell Thurs
day evening. afterwards returning TO
Augusta and attending the vaudeville
show at the Opera House.
Patrolman George Wood of the State
highway police. who has been on duty
repairing motorcycles at the State
garage in this city, returned yesterday
to Norway, where he will pass the re-
mainder OF the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
WEEKS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Weeks from
augusta were callers of Mr.. and Mrs.
III. j. White. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Brown of Wind
sor We're guests Sunday, of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Weeks.
}. l.. Elliott Of Portland was a
business caller in this place, Monday.
Mrs. F. A. Doe is suffering with a
bad gripp cold.
n. M. Crommett was a business
caller at East Vassalboro, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Hysom of
Windsor were callers at H. p. Reeds.
Sunday.
Mrs. P. G. Brown was a business
caller in Augusta, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Files Primary
Nomination PAPERS

Primary nomination papers were
filed Thursday at the office of the Sec
rotary of State by Herbert ]. Dudley
of Calais, who is a candidate for the
Republican nomination for representa-
tive to the Legislature. The papers
bear the signatures of James NJ. Beck
EFT of Calais and 80 others,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
D0vER-FOxCR0FT
Lend.a.Hand Club a

The Lend-a-Hand Club Of the
Universalist church was delightfully."-
entertained on Wednesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Helen Wash
burn, after the regular business ses-
sion a social hour was enjoyed, dur
ing which the hostess served re-
freshments. A very pleasant evening
was passed by all. The next meet
ing will be held on February 3, with
Mrs. Ethel Ward and Mrs. Bertha
Pollard as hostesses.
Mrs. John Weymouth went to Au-
gusta, Thursday noon, called there
by the serious illness of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Maude Pierce.
Mrs. Stanley Warren is confined to
her home with an attack of tonsili-
tis,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22

though he did not visit the southern
part of Florida. The people OF
Florida provided transportation for
the delegates on a tour to all parts
of the state, but General Hanson did
not take the trip which would have
required five or six days longer
stay.
In Washington General Hanson
listed the War Department on mat
tiers of business. and ne stopped off
at Boston on business matters at the
Office OF the first corps area.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Nominations by
Governor Brewster

The following nominations have
been made by Governor Brewster:
Notary public, NJ. J. McGrail, Gar
diner; Ralph Howard Harding, Sar-
gentville; Eugene S. Thurston,
Southwest Harbor; Wheeler c.
Hawkes.. Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22

President, Frank L. McGibbon Of
Auburn: treasurer, Charles M. Star
bird; and Fred H. Lancaster OF
Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Sentenced 10 Days

David Potter of Greenville Is re-
Ginning in the county Jail for 10 days,
following an arrest and appearance
before Judge HI. NJ. Hayes for driv-
ing car without plates, for which
he was fined $40 and costs and for
driving without an operators license.
On the last offense he has been be-
fore the court three times and he
was sentenced to serve 10 DAYS In
the county Jail.
Mrs. Marion Ladd, who has been
confined to her home for the mast
week with a severe cold, has recov-
cred and has resumed her duties in
Bachelor and Sawyer's store.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-06-24
FAMOUS SURGEON TOURING
 ALASKA WITH PARTY

Dr. William Mayo, one of the worlds most famous surgeons, was aboard the Yukon Monday evening, accompanied by party of friends and relatives Included in his party are: Mrs. Mayo. Dr. and Mrs. Rob ert Coffey of Portland, Dr. and Mrs. w. Balfour and their three children of Rochester, Minn., pr. and Mrs. Younglove of Tacoma, MT. and Mrs. c. R. Elder of Massachusetts, MT. and Mrs. F. A. olds and Miss Mary Olds of Tacoma.
 Dr. Mayo has promised to visit the Wrangell General Hospital on the trip southbound if his boat is in port at a convenient hour.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-06-24

Send your laundry early next week or you may not get it for the Fourth.
 Wrangell Steam Laundry
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-06-24
BUILDING NEW COTTAGE

Miss Edna Sinclair has started construction of three room cottage on Church street, on one Of the old McKinnon lots extending from Cow alley to Church street. c. A Carl son has charge of the building. It is understood that the cottage has been rented for the coming school year by two of the teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-02
ACTION IS PROMISED
IN WENTWORTH BILL

Washington fans will see 81 rounds
of real action at Heinie Millers
house of uppercuts just across the
Maryland line at the Wentworth
arena tomorrow night. One of the
most talked of boxing contests in the
recent ring history of Washington
will be staged Sammy Braunstein,
the all-service lightweight champion.
meets Jimmy Ryan, lightweight
champion of the Atlantic Fleet, in g.
return bout of 10 rounds. Braun
stein is credited with a one-round
kayo over the same Jimmy Ryan.
Local fans are anxious to see If the
reputed weak jaw of Ryan is a
reality or whether this Braunstein is
one of the hardest punchers at his
weight In the game.
Terrence Barry OMoore. light
weight champion OF Ireland, meets
Billy Drake, German champ. in an
other Hereunder. This bout should
be full of action. Matchmaker Miller
is putting the two 10-rounders on
to make up for last weeks untimely
ending.
frankie Cheslock and Jack Cody
are matched for six rounds. Local
fans remember the last bout Tony
Cortez. meets Bud Logan in a four
rounder. Logan can fight Jack
Skinner and Johnny Walker open
the show at S:15 o'clock Charley
Short will referee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-02
Genna CoAe National Champion Declares Golf Best Came for Fair Ser
COLE SHOOTS A 70
IN PRACTICE ROUND

.Washington's quartet Of pub
lie links golfers in the national
title battle here went out today 20
take their final tuning in preparation
for the tourney that starts tomorrow.
A starting round of 70, by Charles
W. Cole of the Capital contingent,
was one of the feature workouts over
the difficult course yesterday. Only
one other player did better. That
was Bill Serrick. runner-up last year.
but while Serrick needed 35 strokes to
go the outward nine. Cole flashed
"a. two under par. He continued his
brilliant dash to come In with 80 for
70. But for a misjudged approach on
the 10th he would have clipped at
least stroke off the count.
His card: $50
Out 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3-34.
In 5 4 3 5 3 5-39-73.
John r. Miller. also In the Capital,
had a rs. his putter helping him atone
for mistakes on the fairway. His
card shows two 2s. It reads: 80.
Out 8 3 5 2 5 4 2-35. 49,
In At 4 4 4--4l-7s.
John d. Boyer. jr.. and W. J. Goa
the other Washington team members,
shot rounds that would have given a
II or whereabouts. but they did not
putt out every hole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-02
SPLENDID EXERCISE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE A GIRL
TO MAKE ANY DISTASTEFUL SACRIFICES. SHE ASSERTS
WomRe GncinH rslfa
eFemni o NIen

member In match play, Miss, Collett
frames as follows:
First, keep your nerve; have con-
fldence in yourself.
Second, don't watch your oppon-
ent, or pay any attention to your
partner.
Third. plan your next shot care
fully before you make it..
Whom would you name in list
of the most promising younger play
ers coming along now?" she was
asked and gave the following list:
Virginia. Van Vie of Chicago; Maur-
cen circuit of Englewood. n. j.; Vir-
ginia Wilson of Chicago. Peggy Wat
ties of Buffalo, and Virginia Ken
worthy and Victoria Carpenter of
Providence. In reply to other ques-
tons she named Miss Joyce Wethered
as the most graceful player she knew,
and Miss Cecil Leitch as the most
powerful.
Advises Taking Lessons.
How would you advise the average
woman TO practice to improve her
game?" she was asked.
II would say, first take lessons from
a good professional; second, practice
hard over the strokes in which you
are weakest; thlrQ. De very cdIelul III
the choice of clubs, and fourth, take
great pains with your short game.
THE short game is, in my opinion,
far the most important thing for a
woman. She cannot hope to get the
power and distance in her drives that
a man can, but she can become a bet
ter putter and show more skill in
her approach shots.
Then you don't think woman Will
ever be able to be as good as man
golfer?"
well TO tell the truth, l never
think of it'd hate to be able TO beat
a man, wouldn't you?"
Wouldn't you even like to compete
with them?"
I'm afraid they wouldn't appre-
riate it," answered the feminine cham
panion. mo. ! think its more fun
playing among ourselves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-02

foot slightly forward of the left, and
Is the same for putting as for drive.
When / get ready to swing. l try
not to think of anything technical.
/ concentrate on the timing, and think
a little Of the direction. but absolutely
dismiss thought Of my body's motion.
position of my arms. wrists, and so on.
when I swing l don't pivot from
the waist. but slight sway, going up
on the left toe and throwing the
weight onto the right foot. My left
arm Is nearly straight on the back
swing and my left palm grips the club
closely at the top of the back swing.
I start the body swing at the same
time as the backward movement of
the club, go back rather quickly and
come through hard. l stand fairly
straight. and don't bend back much
at the finish. 1 finish way up ahead.
My wrist movement Is easy. but 1 try
to hit with firm wrist, rather than
to flick my wrist.
Thinks of Next Shot.
Unlike Bobby Jones, 1 do think of
my next shot for some time before
make it. think that is the only way
to do. | plan out just how l am GO
ing to make it, think out the distance,
decide what is the best club to use
and SO on.
do 1 get nervous? OF course ! do.
You have to. to play good golf. There
is a certain indispensable tension that
comes before the first drive. and at
the end, also, during the play, in tight
places.
do l ever lose my temper?
should say so. Sometimes / get ter
ribly mad at myself and awfully dis
IN
During friendly match / rather like
to get as mad as can, and love to
let out an occasional cuss word. But
during a tournament it is 'gcod-by'
to your playing IL you let yourself get
angry, so / try not to. Anyway, /
hope don't show it when I do.'
Most Thrilling Match.
What was your most thrilling
match?" Miss Collett was asked. and
it was typical of her that she picked
a losing one: MY match with Joyce
Wethered in jolly old England last
enough, but while it lasted it was full
Of sizzles. 1t was for the British open
championship. and was played at
Troon in Scotland. She beat me four
and three, on the third round. 1t
was simply thrilling watching her
play, and seeing the crowds. There
was tremendous gallery and great
enthusiasm. The crowd was very
nice TO me, and oh, how / wanted 10
win, and how frightened / was when
started! I told you that I get very
nervous before my first drive. That
day. when l got on the first tee, |
didn't know whether ! was coming or
going. | got up to drive off Just
agonizing I didn't think | could pos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-02

While Tilden was going down to de-
feat another national champion, about
whose title defense tennisdom has
been worrying, dispelled the doubts
Of the skcptics. Helen Wills, whose
tour of Europe was halted two months
ago by IN operation for appendicitis,
gave convincing evidence of her com
plete recovery of strength. and the
former easily defeated Mary K.
Browne, former champion and captain
of the WIghtman Cup team.
The Richards match also marked
Tilden's sixth reverse of the year,
for the Philadelphia star lost indoor
singles matches to Rene La Coste and
Jean Borotra of France, while several
weeks ago lie went down to straight
set defeat before young Alfred H.
Chaplin, jr., of Springfield. Mass
Defeat in itself was not so impor-
tant for Richards has frequently up
set his former teacher during their
long duel on the courts But never be.
fore has the young Olympic champion
won in less than five sets, and never
before has Tilden. during his long
reign at the net, been so decisiyely
beaten at the height of tennis cam.
paign.
The two California girls met in the
final round of the Maidstone Club in.
vftation tournament. and Miss Wills
triumphed with the loss of only five
games, 6--3, 6-2. For the first time
since her return to the courts the
champion carried her battle to the net
without hesitation. smashing and vol
leying with old-time vigor.
The completion of these two tour
namerts Yesterday conferred interest
today on the annual Seabright invita-.
ton tournament, in which Miss Wills
and Richards are entered.
Leading players of the country will
be pitted against them, with William
II. Johnston and r. Norris Williams.
members of last years Davis Cup
team. making their first tournament
appearances of the season. Tilden
has announced he will participate
only in the doubles.