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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Prince Barker

At a largely attended wedding at
the Sacred Heart church Wednesday
morning at s o'clock, Miss Fay F.
Barker, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
E. Barker of upper Main street, be-
came the bride of Henry J. Prince
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George T
Prince Of this city. Rev. Father NJ
E. Curran officiated. the double ring
ceremony being used. Miss Gather
inc c. Prince Of Everett. Mass, sis
ter Of the bridegroom was the
bridesmaid, while the best man was
John L. Prince of Everett, brother
of the bridegroom.
Following the ceremony at the
church a wedding breakfast was
served at the home of the brides
parents at which 40 guests were pre-
sent. The house had been taste
fully decorated with ferns and cut
flowers by Mrs. Hugh Smith.
The breakfast was served under
the direction of Mrs. David Staples
and the wedding cake was made by
the brides aunt, Mrs. Lewis Gill of
Auburn. A special table had been
prepared for the wedding party and
directly over it was suspended a
large white bell which when opened
showered those beneath 1t with rose
petals and confetti.
Directly after the breakfast Mr..
and Mrs. Prince departed on their
wedding journey which will last a
week. and in doing so they clever1y
eluded their friends who were IN
waiting for them with rice and con-
fetti.
The gifts which the couple. receiv-
ed were displayed at the Barker
home and they included many pieces
of cut glass and chinaware as well
as other useful household furnish
ings. From the clerks and fOremen
at the Maine Central Railroad shops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
GIVES MEN CREDIT
Continued from Page one)

in mind" an Antarctic flight After
his reception in this city he left for
Washington, where he will be receiy-
ed by the president.
The demonstration in his honor
began when he left the expedition
steamer. Chantier, at quarantine,
shortly before noon. and boarded the
city tug Macon for the Battery.
Harbor craft, some of them gaily
decorated, gave a noisy welcome and
sixteen navy planes zoomed over
tumult.
The Battery was crowded to the
waters edge, by thousands who
waved and shouted their welcome.
Among them was Mrs. Byrd, who
greeted her husband before the
thousands. The mother of the flyer,
and his six year old son, went to
quarantine on the Macon and greet
ed him there.
Two brass bands led the parade up
lower Broadway to City Hall. the
route of the professionals for many
famous men. From Broadway sky
scrapers flags and gay bunting wav-
ed, and ticker tape and confetti
showered from the upper Office win
doWs. The sidewalks were damned
with humanity and countless others
cheered and waved from Office win
dows.
Heading the procession were Byrd,
his staff, committee representing
Congress, Governor Henry F. Byrd of
Virginia. brother of the air explorer,
Major General Charles P. Summer
all, representing Secretary of War
Davis, Assistant Secretary of the
Navy Robinson, and many other Of
ficials representing the government.
Two companies of sailors, two COM
panies of marines and a battalion of
the 10th Infantry, New York state
National Guard. constituted the mil
itary escort. One hundred mounted
policemen kept order along the line
of march.
Arriving at City Hall Mayor Wal
ker presented Byrd with a scroll on
behalf of the city, commemorative
the North Pole feat. Replying to the
mayor, Byrd praised the do or die
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Fairfield Teacher
10 Pass Summer in
European Countries

MISS Ellen NJ. Pillsbury, a popular
member of the faculty OF the Law
renee High school of Fairfield, leaves
today for New York and on Satur-
Day she will set sail on the Cunard
inner, Caronia, for summer abroad.
MISS Plllsbury is to take univer-
slty travel course under the super
VISION OF H. Stanley Schwartz, asso-
Giate professor of French at New
York University. This course Is par
tlcularly interesting to teachers and
otners who not only desire to travel
put to perfect themselves in French
conversation. From the time of en-
barkation until the party returns to
this country French is to be the only
language spoken. Lectures and class
room activities will be part of the
daily program on board to prepare
the students for what they are to see
wnen they reach France. After ar
irving at Cherbourg the party will
proceed directly to Paris where the
many historical and interesting plac-
es will be visited. A two weeks stop
IS planned for Tours where not only
the very purest of French is spoken
but where one also finds the center of
the chateau district, a region remark
able for literary activity, richness of
scenery and wealth of historical rem
, lniscence.
The next two weeks are to be pass
ed at Geneva where it is difficult to
imagine a finer environment for the
last two weeks of study. Here on
the shore of the largest of Swiss
Lakes, amid historic SURROUNDINGS
the student will have opportunities
Tor many excursions on foot and by
boat.
After leaving Geneva, Miss Pills
bury will visit Strassbourg, Brussels
and the battlefield of Waterloo, Ant
Werp and its wonderful cathedral
Amsterdam and it's palace and dia-
mond factory, and the Isle of Marker
where one may see native Dutch life
and costume unmarried by foreign in
huence. She will make a trip down
the Rhine to Cologne where she will
visit the famous cathedral of that
city. From the continent she will
go to London and for four days she
will visit such places as Westminster
Abbey, st. Paurs. the British Museum
and Windsor. Miss Pillsbury will
leave on her return to the United
States about September /.
Miss Pillsbury was graduated from
the Waterville High school and from
Colby college where she specialized
in French and mathematics. In the
summer of 1922 she took a course at
Columbia University. Miss Pillsbury
taught first at New Gloucester, teach
ing mathematics and French. She
has also been a member of the tacui-
ties of Oakland high school and of
Cony high school in Augusta. She
has completed her sixth year as in
structor in mathematics and French
at Lawrence high school. Just pre-
vious to her coming to Lawrence Miss
Pillsbury passed the winter travelling
through Florida and the South and
during the winter of 1924 she was
granted leave of absence to visit Cali
fornia and the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

world. The naval officer of 1925,
using an American invention. the
airplane, winged his way from his
base, at Kings Bay. Spitzbergen,
and back again in less than two
thirds of day. And, a few hours
later. the radio had announced the
triumph to the four quarters of the
earth, scientific instruments per-
fected by this navigator. and one by
a representative of this organization,
were in no small degree responsible
for success.
I'VE cannot but admire the superb
courage of the man willing to set
forth on such a great adventure in
the unexplored realms of the air.
But, we must not forget, nor fail to
appreciate, the vision and persist
ence which led him ultimately to
achieve the dream of his naval acad-
envy days. He never sees the effort
to prepare himself mentally, scienti-
fically and physically to meet the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
To RenOvate the
Central Fire House
In Waterville Soon

In another week the Central Fire
station in Post Office square will have
been thoroughly renovated and made
much more pleasant place in which
to live, the work of repairing it hav-
ing been going on for the past few
weeks. The interior has received
much attention. On the upper story
both the company room and the
sleeping quarters have been white
washed and the woodwork refinished
On the exterior the roof has received
all needed repairs. while damaged
places in the walls have been mended
The station house was built in 1911
and up to the time that the repairs
were started few weeks ago no work
had been done on 1t. This year the
attention of the city government was
called to the condition of the build
ing and the money necessary for the
renoVations was appropriated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Making Plans for
Summer Citizens
BANQUET. Waterville

The committee on arrangements
for the Summer Citizens banquet
which Is to be held at the Elmwood
hotel Thursday, July Is. met yes
terday morning In the Chamber of
Commerce rooms to work out de-
tails Of the dinner and entertain
ment The principles endorsed and
adopted at the meeting held at
North Pond last year recommending
the promotion Of acquaintances be-
tween the summer citizens and the
year round. every day. citizens are
Of course the outstanding principles
Of the present year. And, as Harry
8. Brown, chairman Of that meet
Ing heartily indicated in his talk it
Is still the aim Of the Summer Citi-
zens Bureau to give the summer
citizens sincere welcome and real
cooperation. Mr.. Brown last year
also said that the underlying princi-
pie Of the Bureau is, Cordially and
courtesy offered in a spirit of help
fitness and service" This principle
il is generally felt is still at the bot
tom of it ALL affording an excellent
foundation upon which to build, il
such a thing Is possible, deeper
and better acquaintance IN the 1u-
ture.
The committee on arrangements
appointed the following members to
sell tickets which by the way will
be sold only to members of Cham
Der Of Commerce: Charles w. Atch-
ley, James H. Allen, Willard B. Arm
old, ]. NJ. Briggs, Harry S. Brown,
W. L. Brown, augustus Carey, John
F. Choate Sam Freeman, John f
Hill, r. NJ. Gilmore, o. ]. Giguere
". A. Knauf, O. A. Meader. w
J. Pretto, Leon o. Tebbetts. S. E
Whitcomb and John B. Friel.
The program has not as yet beer
fully decided upon nor have the
speakers for the occasion been
chosen. 1t is probable that rount
table discussion will be held a.
which matters of mutual interest,"
will be tagen up. Music will also
lend its delights to the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

supreme test His deed will be but
the beginning of scientific explora-
ton considered difficult of achieves
ment before he proved the possibili-
ties of the airplane.
Lieutenant Commander Richard
Evelyn Byrd. your record as an Of
ficer and as a man is illustrious. You
have brought things to pass. 1t is
particularly gratifying to me to have
this privilege of welcoming you hons
and of congratulating you on behalf
of an admiring country. and to have
the honor of presenting to you the
Hubbard medal of the National
Geographic Society.
And, l take further pleasure in
presenting to you. Mr.. Floyd Bennett,
aviation pilot, U. S. N, this medal
awarded to you by the National
Geographic Society for your dis
tinguished service in assisting and in
flying to the North Pole with Mr..
Byrd"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Ladies' Aid MEETING

~. Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
.,rrch met yesterday afternoon at
e. e. home Of Mrs. Luke Ivers, a
~, n.vr,er president of the Aid. Some
.;ns ago, when Mrs. Ivers retired
, ,,r her Office, she was presented
Nh a sum of money by the mem
s.rs with which she purchased q
.rsvsling bag in anticipation of her
Journey to England on which she
.,srt, July 6. Mrs. Ivers showed
~. bag to the women during the
rseting and she received many
,r,shes for a pleasant vacation. Fol-
living a short business meeting
,tsre was a social hour with graph
.nhone music. Refreshments of ice
.,earn and cake were served by the
bestess,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Not in Lower Calf.
Word Gov. Rodriguez

CaleXico, Calf, June % - Up -
Governor Adelardo Rodriguez of the
northern district of Lower Califor-
MIA, with headquarters at Mexicali.
in statement to The Associated
Press today said he was positive
that Aimee Semple Mcpherson, Los
Angeles evangelist. had not been in
either Mexicali or Tia Juana or in
any other part of Lower California
since her disappearance May IS.
Governor Rodriguez explained that
Immediately following the report of
her disappearance he had assigned
special police details In all of the
border cities with instructions to
keep sharp watch for the missing
woman pastor, but that no trace of
her was found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Waterville Post of
Legion Re-organizes
Old Post in Unity

More than 20 members of the
George N. Bourque post of the
American Legion of this city jour-
neyed by motor to Unity last even
ing where they re organized the post
of the organization in that town. The
party was under the leadership of
Harry Brown, chairman of the COM
mittee and he was assisted by John
F. Choate, commander of the Bour-
que post.
In Unity many of the members of
the Unity post, the charter of which
is still effective, gathered together
and a regular business meeting was
conducted under the direction Of the
Waterville Legionaires. New officers
were elected and by the time the
members of the Bourque post de-
parted the Unity Legionaires were
once again well organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Funeral of George Bryant Clarke

George Bryant Clarke, who died a
few days ago at the age of Al years.
in Providence. r. l., as the result of
an automobile accident, was buried
yesterday afternoon in the Pine Grove
cemetery in this city, Rev. Arthur
Buckner, pastor of the Unitarian
church, officiating. Those attending
the service were his aunt and uncle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Mansell of North
field Mass; his widow, Mrs. Ethel
Clarke of Brookline, Mass; Mrs. Ada
Lamey of Springfield, Mass: Mrs.
Daniel Warwick of Worcester. Mass.
Judge and Mrs. w. A. Mitchell OF
Newport. Me: Mrs. Emily Merrill, Mrs.
Lillian Hardy, Mrs. Caroline Sawyer
and Mrs. Forrest Lincoln. all of DeX-
ter. Mr.. Clarke was connected with
the United States Rubber Co. OF
Providence, r. l., although his resi-
dence was in Brookline, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Insurance Employees Of WatervilIe
district Meet at Prout's Neck

Members of the Waterville Dis
.,irt, Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company enjoyed the hospitality of
the Checkley House at Prout's Neck
Yesterday. A meeting of the Under
writer's Sales Congress occasioned
The trip to this point, and a keen
Interest was taken in the various
Espeeches wherein the subject of in
surance was discussed from its
thousand and one angles.
An excellent luncheon was served
IN the afternoon, followed in the
evening by a right royal dinner.
. tbs generally admitted that these
meetings which occur annually
simulate a newer and greater i'm
petus to this very important bus
mess, due to the interchange Of
ideas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

patriotism of his staff in their pre-
parations for their flight.
"They have written an epic of
loyalty, efficiency and devotion to
duty, which must be preserved" he
said. There you have the answer to
our successful those fellows goes
the credit"
Then he went to the Pennsylvania
station and boarded the congression-
al express for Washington. He had
intended to fly to Washington by air.
plane, but weather conditions pre-
vented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Funeral of George w. Fletcher

Funeral services were held yes
terday morning at 1899 at the home
on Silver street for George w.
Fletcher. Rev. F. S. Walker. pastor
of the Universalist church officiated
and he was assisted by Rev. Howard
Mitchell. The bearers were Charles
Jones, Edward Noyes, Frank Noble
and Edward Newell. Burial was IN
the Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
TO CHECK UP
Continued from Page One

for her safe return. Withdrawn. then
reoffered and withdrawn again on
June 1872" was another.
will the approximately $4,000
collected at Angelus Temple during
the special memorial services last
Sunday for the purpose of creating a
lasting memorial to Mrs. McPherson's
memory, be returned to the donors?"
was a third.
Mrs. McPhersons story of the kid
mapping will be checked, step by step,
Keyes said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Medals from Coolidge

Continued from Page One)
trip to the Pole on dog sleds took
about two thirds of a year. He
reached his goal on April 6. 1t was
September 6 before news of the
achievement reached the outside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
s.-.I Of Mrs. lottie Smith

r,,eral services for Mrs. Lottie
.r,.h were held yesterday afternoon
sinh !. .sa home on upper Main street.
y a. ". F. Berry Of Vassalboro OF.
Mfs,.t,ne. The bearers were Harry
r..,sr. Henry Winters, Elmer Craig
Ellery Brann. Burial was in
nr. Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

Congressman John E: Nelson Of
,snsta was a business caller in
nMa.tsryille yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-24
BIRTHDAY WILL
BARE SECRET
BY M. r. DACEY
by International News Service

DENVER, Feb. 24.-Being =
poor little girl has its advan-
tages, but living in the lap Of
luxury is hardly sufficient com.
pensation for lost identity and
the lack of that individual free
dom desired by all young girls.
This was the wistful explanation
here by Mrs. Edith Muller, known
as Edith Mildred Aston, Of her
yearning for the arrival of her
twentyfirst birthday-June q
next-when the mystery of her
identity will be solved.
Il am just living for one day,
she said-'that is the twenty-sev.
enth of June. Then will be Il
my identity: I will be free of n1ys-
tery-free to live my own life.
The story OF Miss Astor's life az
partially revealed by herself and
partly authenticated by letters from
]. j. Ready, jr., vice president OF
the Irving State Savings Bank OF
Chicago, has the flavor Of a TO-
mantle novel, and the solving of
her identity may bring to Tight g
ciandestine alliance Involving the
name OF one Of Americas richest
families.
Miss Astor.' as she prefers to
be called, said she was born in
Paris, June 81, 1905.
Miss Aston said that when her
mother died she was taken to New
York by q Mr.. and Mrs. u. deDrex-
ell In New York, she said. she
was placed in the care of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Wellington, with whom
she travelled extensively abroad,
studying music.
tinued, while was attending a
girls academy In Chicago I met q
Mr.. Muller at hotel dance.
Tie was from Butte, Mont. a
Western cattleman OF the hand
some, dashing type, and after q
whirlwind courtship we were mar.
ried In August, 1922.
II was immediately cut off from
the mysterious source which had
supplied me with funds from my
childhood, and, realizing my mis-
take, Mr.. Muller and separated.
AS / was not yet 18 years old when
we were married, my attorneys,
Grove and Kolb, OF Chicago, are
instituting annulment proceedings
OF this marriage"
Miss Astor would not divulge the
actual source that was to clear up
her identity mystery, other than to
say the facts would be revealed
upon the opening Of certain docu-
ments on her majority birthday.
She would not confirm reports
that the sum of $4,000, 900 and title
to lands in the state OF Illinois
and In South America would be
turned over to her at the same time
her birth secret is released.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-24
ANTI-PETTING MEASURE
IS KILLED BY NEW YORK

ALBANY, N. Y. Feb. 24.After a
brief debate, the assembly killed a
bill sponsored by Assemblyman Els.
mond. Republican, of Saratoga,
which would have prevented pet
ting parties" In automobiles parked
on highways. The bin was recon-
United by q vote of 5S to 81.
Assemblyman Hutchinson, Repub-
lean, spoke for the bill. He said
he believed the peters should seek
more privacy.
It seems to me" interrupted As
semblyman Stone, Republican, of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-24
JUVENILE UNEMPLoYMEN
BIG PROBLEM IN JAPAN

Tokyo, Feb. 24.--Juvenile jobless
ere increasing in Japan. So ssri-
Gus has the problem become that
the various leading cities of the
country are planning the estab.
lishment OF juvenile employment
agencies to assist young workers
IL. finding employment.
Already approximately 300, 900
prospective graduates of primary
schools have applied to the author
tiles for assistance In finding. work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-24
GIRL TRIES BLAcKMAIL
ON ACTOR FOR THRILL"

CHICAGO, Feb. 24,-IIe1en Britt.
1e.year.old student. who confessed
she tried to blackmaif George Givot.
vaudeville entertainer, for $1,000 in
order to get a thrill, was released
after the police were convinced that
she was merely joking and meant
no harm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-24
671-Pound Hog Killed

READING, Pa, Feb. 24.-William
III. Fox. Of Stoudts Ferry, killed
what he believed was the record
breaking 15-mOnth-old hog. The
animal, a Chester white porker. tip
ped the scales at 671 pounds dressed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-24

Syracuse. that the only objection
to this measure comes from men ID
this body who have passed the age
when they would enjoy petting par
ties"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
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Evening star., 1926-10-22

Co. to dissolve temporary injunction
restraining it from completing work
on several million dollars in construc-
tion projects for the Ford Motor Co.
and Detroit.
In petitioning for the injunction the
Ford Co claimed the defendant con-
Germ had bribed Ford inspectors to
accept inferior material for the prof.
ects at exorbitant prices, and other ir-
regularities. causing an undetermined
loss to the complainant, but estimated
at more than 81, 2,00O,0
In arguing the motion to dissolve,
counsel for the Blair Co. contended
the allegations through which the
injunction was obtained were based
Evening star., 1926-10-22

Paris at the end Of next week to at
tend the opening Of the Canadian
Students Hostel. THE Prince will
arrive next Thursday evening and
will stop at a hotel.
The following day he will inspect
the st. Cyr Military College, will
visit the British Legion Hut in Paris
and dine at the British Embassy.
The Prince will be entertained at
luncheon by President Doumergue
the following Saturday. He will at
tend the opening of the Canadian
Students Hostel that day and after
ward will be the guest of the Franco
British Association at dinner
Evening star., 1926-10-22

its inability to secure evidence against
any persons sufficient to bring in
dictments and asked for more time to
continue the investigation. In the
report the grand jury stated that the
body had been working diligently
since being assembled to conduct the
probe, but without result so far.
Judge Mann commended the jurors
for their efforts and urged them to
continue the investigation.