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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Mrs. Alice Emerson Tupner

Mrs. Alice Emerson Upper. wife
OF Sanford j. Topper, died at her
home, Is Morrill, avenue. yesterday
morning. Mrs. Topper is survived
by her husband; two sons, Clarence
E. Upper of Worcester Mass, and
Alton f. Topper of Boston; two
daughters, Mrs. George Pratt Max
lme of Newton, Mass Mrs. Frank
+. Hutchinson of Bloomfield, n. j.;
four sisters, Mrs. Sophia Jackson
Lisbon Falls. Clara E. Mitchell. Lis
bon Falls. Mrs. Eliza r. Leger Of
Lynn, Mass, Mrs Annie E. Will
come Of SWampscott, Mass. Mrs.
Topper was an active member of
the Methodist Church of Waterville
She was "a years old at the time of
hrr death and was born in Bathurft.
N B. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Wife of Missing
Officer Seeks Divorce

Portland, July 20-Mrs Elsie Snow
Moeller. wife OF Capt. Alfred c. Noel
Ter. U. S. A, and stationed at Fort
Preble when he disappeared last
November, has filed a libel suit in
New Bedford. Nothing has been
heard from him since Nov. .. 1925.
when he left the reservation after be-
ing granted a six days leave and she
charges desertion in the libel.
A six year old son is involved and
the mother asks for custody of the
child and allowance for the support
of both. She has been making her
home with her aunt. Miss Alice I.
Snow in New Bedford the past few
months.
Capt. Moeller, of German extrao-
ton. had been in the regular army
IS years and was post exchange Of
1cer at Fort Preble last November.
He was in charge of a large amount
of valuable government property and
was trusted implicitly by his suepri-
ors and associate officers.
He started for Oxbow on a hunt
ing trip and that is the last seen Of
MN IN this vicinity by anyone who
knew him. That he did not carry
out his expressed intentions devel-
open few days later when his alb
sence exceeded his six days leave.
There was no trace of him along any
avenue of departure from the fort or
this city and diligent search by
Army and other U. S. officials has
failed to find any clue.
His accounts were not involved
and his domestic relations had al
ways been tranquil SO far as his
friends are aware. Such unexplained
absences are equivalent to desertion
and he is SO rated in the Army rec
ords. Mrs. Moeller's petition is re-
turnable August in court in New
Bedford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Hold Brooklyn
Youth of Is in Death
n. Y. Girl Pianist

Monticello. \. Y, July 20 - Up -
Charles Wise, 16, of Brooklyn was
being held today on a charge of MUIR
der in the first degree in connection
with the death of Nina Nilona, plan
list in New York City motion picture
theatre. Miss Vilonas body, clad in
bathing suit, was found July 10
under a pile of stones in Neversink
river. near here, with a bullet in her
head which, according to the Sulli-
van county authorities. was fired
from a pistol owned by Wise.
The officials have been going into
every detail of Wises possible con-
nection with the crime since his AZ
rest Saturday, and they say they are
convinced they have solved the
mystery They claim the identified
ton of the pistol was made by Cap
tain William A Jones of New York
City, pistol and gun expert. Ae-
Jones has declared that the 30 cali
bre bullet found in Miss Vilona's
which caused her death, was fired
from a pistol found in Wises effects
at his boarding house at Alden, d few
miles from Monticello.
Wise has lived at Alden for about
six years. the officials say. He has
declined to make any statement since
his arrest.
Mrs. Vilona Hall, of Fort Lauder
dale, Fla. a sister of the murde ed
woman, has gone to Mount Vernon.
Sheriff Rhodes said today. She was
unable TO give the authorities any
information bearing directly on The
murder, although that was the pri-
mary purpose of her trip north. Miss
Vilona's home was in Mount Yer
non.
The authorities believe that Wise
fired two shots at the woman, only
one of which took effect They also
believe that he first attacked her
with club, the blow stunning her.
Then fearing that the woman might
charge him with assault if he per-
mitted her to escape. Wise shot her,
the authorities believe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Noted Explorer
Wellman Jailed
For Not Paving Debt

New York, July 20.-|P)-Water
Wellman, who attempted to fly over
the Pole and across the Atlantic in a
balloon and niraculously escaped
with his life more than once, is now
faced with a new peril-the bill col
lector.
He was in Ludlow street Jail today
for not paying a debt of $3.50. failing
to appear in court on the day set for
trial Of suit for collection.
Several years ago. Mr.. Wellman
said today. he borowerd some money
from Andrew X. Reynolds of Wa shiug-
ton, part of which he paid back. He
claimed that he had been unable to
pay the rest and charged that he had
been ''tricked" into jail. He was held
for contempt of court for failure to
appear in court for examination in the
collection suit brought by Mr.. Rey-
nolds' counsel. Charles P. Blainey.
Mr.. Wellman said he was notified
of the date set for the examination,
but thi. was denied by Mr.. Blainey.
1t is clear case of Indebtedness. !"
he said. land Mr.. Wellman should pay.
As it is, we have been letting him off
for year and half"
Once in 1894 Mr.. Wellman attempted
TO walk to the North Pole but fell in
to a crevasse and broke his leg when
he was 400 miles from his objective.
His companions carried him back to
his base.
In 1907. when he made his first at
tempt to fly over the pole in balloon.
a storm brought him down on glacier,
where rescue ship found him. An
explosion ended a second attempt TO
fly over the pole two years later and
again he was rescued.
He then tried to cross the Atlantic
in balloon. lie and his party set out
on the porilous trip from Atlantic
City. The balloon fell south of Hall
fax. After being buffeted about in the
sea in small lifeboat he and his COM
panions were picked up by the liner
Trent 400 miles off Cape Hatteras.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Two Lewiston
Workmen Injured

Lewiston, July 20.-Two were in
jured in accidents this morning when
stagings gave way, throwing them to
the ground.
c. s. Mansur of 100 Nichols street
broke a leg when the shingles which
We're holding a staging to the roof on
the barn of the knowlton property on
Russell street gave way, dropping him
20 feet to the ground.
Aurele Bellegarde fell 45 feet from
the Archille Frechette apartment
house on College street when plank
on which he was resting gave way.
He suffered a severe shaking up and
bruises about the head and body.
Mansur, who is ST. was taken to the
c. NJ. G. Hospital, where the broken
bone was set and the leg placed in a
plaster cast by DR.. William Fahey. He
was taken to his home in the after
noon.
Bellegarde. youth employed by
Heliodore Rivard, contractor, of OK
ford street, was rendered unconscious
by the fall, a section of the planking
striking him in the head. He was
taken to his residence at 391 Lisbon
street, where he was treated by DIR. Z.
H. Langelier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Sons and Daughters
St. George to Meet

The joint field day of Maine Sons
and Daughters of st. George, which
is to be held at Long Island next
Saturday, promises to be the finest
outing that that organization has
ever enjoyed. The party. including
Sons and Daughters from Portland,
Sanford and Lewiston, will board
the Casco Bay Lines steamer Enita
at Custom House wharf Saturday
afternoon and start for Ponces
Landing at go.
The delegation from Sanford is
bringing down its own orchestra for
the occasion. and on the trip to the
island the party will join in singing.
H. Newton will lead the orchestra
and the singing, assisted by Miss A.
Bates and Miss B. Legard. John
Spendlove and Charles Spendlove
both of the Sanford lodge, are in
charge of the transportation of the
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
lie, s
FAIRFIELD

The children of the Baptist church
Vacation School q. i'll give an exhibit
ton of the work that they have been
doing the three weeks Of the school
at the church, Friday evening at
80.
The children of the Baptist and
Methodist Church Vacation schools
are invited to Waterville this after
noon. where an entertainment has
been arranged for them by the Wa
terviDe Church Vacation School on
the Colby campus from go to 40.
Autos viii leave the Baptist church
at l o'clock.
Mrs. Carl Duren was given fare
well party by the members of the
Merry Twelve Monday evening, at
the home of Mrs. Otis Lawry on
lower Main street A social time
was enjoyed playing auction. Prizes
were won by Mrs. Emerson Lawry
and Mrs. D. S. Newman. Delicious
refreshments were served in the
dining room, the table being prettily
laid with lighted candles and CEN
terpiece of cut flowers with dainty
favors for each guest. Mrs. Earl Nc
Beth in behalf of the members, in a
few fitting words presented Mrs.
Duren with a beautiful leather poe
ket book and compact. to which
Mrs Duren responded with a few
words of appreciation. Mrs. Duren
is leaving soon for ConneEingo. Nd.
where Mr.. Duren is employed and
where they will make their home.
Miss Grace Narney OF Newport is
visiting Mrs. india Comeau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Program for Band
Concert Tonight

The third band concert of the sea
son will be held at Monument Park
this evening at 8 o'clock, the Wa
terville Military Band under the
leadership of George Pullen furnish
ing the music. These weekly con-
certs where the townfolks are privi-
legged to hear real good music in
the pleasant surroundings of the
park are proving extremely popular.
Large crowds have attended the two
previous ones, and If the weather is
favorable tonight will probably
prove no exception.
The program for the evening is as
follows:
l. March, "sullivan's Commandry,"
Brigham
2. (a) Waltz, Sometime"
(b) Foxtrot, SLEEPY time Gal"
8. Overture. "Comique." Keller.
4. (a) Foxtrot, II Never Knew"
(b) Waltz, prisoners love song"
5. Japanese Sunset Pepper.
6. (a) Foxtrot,
BAN. BAN. bammy shore
(b) Waltz, Moonlight and roses"
:. Medley of Old time popular hits.
8. "Who?" Kern.
Q. star Spangled Banner"
Ben Viles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Hollywood Girl
Insists Harry Thaw
Proposed Marriage

Winchester. Va, July 20 (P) -
MISS Forest Hope Walls, Is year old
Hollywood, Calf, girl, still was en-
camped here today with her mother
and brother, apparently determined
to remain until she hears from Har-
~ X. Thaw, who. she declared. had
promised to meet her at "Kenil-
worth, his estate near here, and
marry her.
Miss Walls said she and Thaw
had never seen each other but that
he had contributed toward her edu-
cation, frequently enclosing $50 bills
in his letters.
Police said they had been inform
ed that A. ]. Connally, manager Of
the Thaw estate. had offered the
girls mother 5000 out of sympathy
for their depleted finances. but not
as an admission of liability on
Thaw's part. This she refused. po-
lice said. insisting upon the pay
ment of $500.
Maurice NJ. Lynch, an attorney
whose advice was sought by the
family told them, it was said. to ac-
cept enough funds for their expens-
es to their home unless they had
better documntary or other evidence
to support the girls statements.
The Evidence police said, con-
sisted of alleged copies of love let
tiers purporting to have been writ
ten by Thaw to the girl, proposing
marriage.
A telegram, sent collect to Thaw
in Pittsburgh. yesterday by the girl,
was returned, refused
At the tourist camp Miss Walls
said she had resigned good posi-
ton with the Los Angeles Light and
Power Company Ito come east and
marry Thaw"
About five months ago, police
said. a girl came to Kenilworth with
statements almost identical with
those of Miss Walls. tried to COM
municate with Thaw and when she
failed, sought local attorney to in
stitute suit for breach of promise
The attorney refused to file the suit
and the girl disappeared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Annual New Brunswick Picnic
August 10

Several Waterville members of the
committee for the New Brunswick
annual picnic met at the home of
Bert Dunlap of Skowhegan Yesterday
70 work out the preliminary details
Of the coming event. 1t was decided
mat the picnic would be held on
Wednesday. Aug. IS; if rainy, the
nfst pleasant day. This outing is in
ns nature a pleasant reunion of ma
yves of New Brunswick. given over
10 rich "reminiscences of the scenes
ana Incidents of the land that gave
them birth.
Waterrille it is expected will be
represented by a substantial quota,
as II was last year. The committee
Is Planning to take care of over 800
people.
II is suggested that everyone at
enolng bring besides a well-filled
oasket, cup. knife, fork and spoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21

occupying the Linscott farm and
cutting the hay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bourassa and
daughter and Miss Dorothy Will
mans, of Gardiner, were visitors
Thursday at +. E. Bourassa's and
c. E. Scates.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Downer and
daughter. Christie, and Clarence
Foye were callers Sunday evening
at N. G. Beldens.
Visitors at E. J. Towards, Sun
day, were Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Clark
and children Of over-Foxcroft, Mr..
and Mrs. George Fuller and chill
dren.
Mrs. Hattie L. Moore and daugh-
ter. Marion, Of Augusta, were at
their farm over the weekend. So
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jordan and
daughter, Mrs. Marion Carr, and
Mrs. Fred Fuller, of Augusta, were
at the Jordan farm, Tuesday.
Visitors Sunday at Will Hussey's
were Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Fairbrother
and family and Mrs. Reynolds, of
Newport, and Walter Tobey, of
Strong.
Mrs. Estella Howard and daugh-
ter, Melissa Spratt, of Augusta were
at their farm over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tobey and
two children have arrived home
from Massa chusetts.
Mrs. Carrie Morang and daugh-
tiers. Theresa and Mrs. Alice Sabin,
were callers at Mrs. w. H. Grady's.
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hingley and
children were Sunday guests at her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Bouras-
sa, Master Dana remaining for a
longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Grady and
niece, Doris, and Gerald Witham
were callers Friday at Will Trask' s
at West Liberty.
Leon Witham, of Augusta. was a
weekend guest Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice Witham.
o. S. Turner and daughters, Phyl-
lis and Beatrice, were callers Sat
urday at W. H. Grady's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Trask, Of West
Liberty, were at their farm IN the
valley, Monday. y
Will Lappson. Of Liberty was a
business caller on Level Hill, Sat
urday.
Silas Bouler and daughter, Miss
Catherine. were in this section Mon
day on telephone business.
Wednesday callers at Mrs. E. c,
Rowe's were Miss Doris Young, OF
Branch Mills, and Mrs. Alice Soule.
Sunday visitors at E. c. Rowe's
were Mrs. Rowes cousin, Herbert
Bowler of Enfield, and Emily Shor-
ey of Lincoln.
The Ladies' Division Of the Wal
do County Farm Bureau will be held
at the Sheepscott Lake Grange hall
Tuesday, July 20. Subject will be
Salads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
LAKE MOXIE

The fishing at Lake Moxie is at
it's best as the following shows: DR..
Q. H. Pentlarge of New York land
ing II trout and salmon on the 14th
and 18th. the fish weighing from >
lbs. to lbs; H. l.. Farham of Bos-
ton had a Glib. trout on Saturday
to his credit; w. A. Briggs of Phila-
delphia, Pa. took Az lib. salmon
on his fly rod Sunday; NJ. H. Cans
OF New York City on Thursday and
Friday with a total of Is to his
credit, the largest going 5A lbs.
down to III lbs; Harry Sackett of
New Jersey with a grand total of
81 on the 18th and 18th trolling with
- of them going betterfthan 5 lbs.
These fishermen are all guests at
Moxie COTTAGE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21

10, are $3.50 in as the result Of hike
Of So miles in II "a hours. They
won bet made at bridge game
and-think Of It girls-one lost sew
en- pounds and the other FIVE. They
wore Knockers and carried a ukelele
all the way from Philadelphia.
New York.-There's much ado
about that fish caught by President
Coolidge and presented to Al Smith,
who is having it stuffed for the state
museum. Charles NJ. BREEDER, an ex-
pert at the City Aquarium says the
president has been catching simple
ordinary pike, not the wall-eyed
variety, as the governor describes his
gift.
Bridgeport, Conn.-George Craw-
frod, president of the chamber Of
commerce, likens Jack Delaney's
home coming to that of julius Gaze
sar after conQuering the Gauls. Mon
sieur Chapdelaine. alias Jack De-
laney, is a French Canadian. Gaul
was the ancestor OF France.
Mesa Verde. National Park, Colo
Radcliffe Swedish crown prince is
having a lot of fun doing just as he
likes IN non-regal rashlon. He is
crawling into ruins on his hands and
knees and he and the princess ate
with their fingers at beefsteak fry.
Atlantic City. N. IA whole
bunch Of crooks can be overcome
quickly with little device that
looks like fountain pen. 1t is be-
ing shown at a detectives conven.
ton. One shot through a keyhole
and everybody in a room would be
knocked out by gas for half an hour.
Washipgton.-They had some mos
quitoes, 100000 900 years ago. The
imprint Of the wing Of one Of them
found in rock layer in the Grand
Canyon by a Smithsonian expert is
four inches long.
Edinburgh. - The laborites are
quite excited over the relevation that
the city spent $4,000 for Boobies
clubs during the recent general
strike. And because Of a shortage
of regular clubs, towel rollers were
bought. Suppose they had tried
rolling pinsl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Looking for Missing Portland Girls

Waterville police have been noti-
fed to be on the lookout for three
girls who have been missing from
Portland for a short time. 1t Is
thought that they might possibly
have been headed in this direction.
Inc girls names are Catherine
Moore, Elinor Huff and Carrie Huff.
One Of them wore a blue coat with
summer fur collar, the other two
wore neither coat nor hat. 1t was
stated that the girls were from II to
1t years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Kahn Guest at Poland

Poland, July 20.-Otto H. Kahn, the
well known banker, of New York, is a
guest at the Poland Spring House for
a week or more. He is on the links
daily.
The open amateur golf tournament
opens here Wednesday for the qualify
ing rounds, with some Is entries to
date, including some of the best known
players In New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Sen, Butler Files

Boston. July 20.-(P)-C. S. SEN
ator William NJ. Butler today filed
with the secretary of the common
wealth his papers as candidate at
the September primaries for the Re
publican nomination for the office he
now holds.
In a statement made public after
the filing of the papers Senator But
Ter said every list he had sent out
to obtain the signatures of register
ed voters of his party, as required by
state law, had been circulated by a
volunteer and that not a cent had
been expended in the payment of
solicitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21

A large number of out-of-state
Ears we're in evidence on the street
Yesterday, among which were noted
Two cars from Texas, one from Colo
RADIO, one bearing Misoula, Mont,
plates, one from Florida, several
New York and Pennsylvania cars,
and quite number of Massachusetts
registration. These were noted in a
stroll down one side of Main street
and up the other. No doubt but
others parked at the curbs during
the DAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21

One side Of the new concrete road
on College avenue directly in front
or Colby College has been run and
the cement is in process of harden
ing. The east side of the street is
nearly ready for the forms, and
week or 10 days will probably see
the work completed. Work on Lock-
wood street is progressing normally.
"A special night policeman is on duty
at the latter point as an added meas
ure or precaution to warn motorists
who might swing in little to quick
iy from the bridge and thus collide
with the barriers placed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21

The Chamber of Commerce an
nounces that anyone desiring cards
Of The Approved Wayside Stations,
Inc. may procure them without
charge at the Chamber of Com
merce rooms. BY way of eXplana-
ton, these cards are identical in de-
sign to the larger signs displayed at
eating and lodging places along the
highways. Presentation of one of
these cards at an authorized station
on Wednesday OF any week entities
the holder to a ten percent discount,
and assures him that the place he
patronizes measures up to the ideal
standard advocated by this unique
organiZation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21

Henry Carleton, manager OF the
Carleton Players, well known in this
city for the fine plays presented to
the local theater going public, made
a friendly call on Mrs. Florence NJ.
Wallace at the Chamber of Com
merce rooms yesterday. In delight
full chat Mr.. Carleton inquired about
the welfare of many Of his friends
here and incidentally gave an inter-
esting account of his travels since he
left the town last spring after sue
cessful season at the Silver theater.
Mr.. Carleton came here from Paw
tucket, r. l., where he is living at
the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Tletcher-Young

Miss Katrina N. Young Of this town
and w Ralph Fletcher OF oakland
were united in marriage in Oakland
Wednesday evening. July :. The sin
gle ring service was used. The bride
was dressed in brown.
Mrs Fletcher is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leander Young of
Burnham and Mr.. Fletcher is the son
of Wesley II. Fletcher of Oakland.
They will make their home for the
present at Gerald Terrace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
Odd Ladies at
East Auburn TODAY

Odd ladies of Maine will hold their
annual field day at East Auburn
grange hall Wednesday. This will be
an all day affair. and dinner will be
served by Lookout branch, |. S. S.
representatives are expected from
all lodges in Maine, and each lodge
is asked to furnish one entertainment
feature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
IF You never
Used IL. F." Atwood's Bit
ters get the new l5c bottle
and try it for any Of these troubles.
Money back if it does not satisfy you.

Jaundice, Headache, Dyspepsia, Nan.
sea. Worms, Dizziness, Loss of Appe-
tite, Colds and Fevers, Darling Pains,
Constipation, Biliousness, Group,
Dropsy, Malaria, Impure Blood.
Mrs. Edwin F. Flanders of Belfast
wrote April 2: st is the greatest all
around medicine l ever tried in my
life. For sour stomach and indiges-
ton it can't be beat. 1t broke up one
of the most severe colds l ever had
about week ago. I couldn't keep
house without bottle, and large
one too"
Gsta Bottle tudaI 50 doses 500. T1al size l5o.
Ii. Medicine Co.. Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-21
PALERMO

EAS-Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Winter,
of Auburn, were at their farm on
Level Hill, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Hussy have
moved into the y. G. Belden rent.
Schools in town will open for the
fall term, August %.
Messrs. Higgins and Brooks are