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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Who. Who In America

Who's Who in America for 1926
1927 has just come from the press
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makes reference easy. The editor is
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1.-THE Occupations and Environ
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
CRANpTR SM1H
CHANGE OF TINE EFfE0i'
I'VE SEPT. 18TH

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Trunk Station at 7.45 q. m; ss.r.srns.
p. m. daily for Montreal ana ,ltnortres
date stations, connecting az .SSsiesgo
for Ottawa. Toronto. Detroit, Il. cossi
CALIFORNIA. and all Paelne Roes.
points. including the Canaoia"
les, and Vancouver IN, \. car
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celled. .a.ys
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only. the morning train "a AZ ~
Portland at 9.1S a. m. instee
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Is Your Skin
Dry or Sall0zV :

You will be enthusiastic over a new
French Process Cream for whitening
and identifying the skin. It is so pure
and different from other creams
Women say they see a great improve
ment in their compilations after the
FIRST application. If you want smooth
er. brighter and younger skin, use
Cream. It's wonderful.
At all Toilet Goods Counters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

citypoint. Sunday, n Co..
Blake-Whitcomb reunion end d
Miss Dorothy Whitcornh .
point. returned home. srrsW CO.
passing a week with relat,s. a
Betford Jago OF Waltbam nas
y visiting his sister. Mr. ~
Hartman and family. Aa
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Tras,
tained a party Of "a relate .s
friends on Sunday. A clam Nv
was served. Among those , sa's
were Mr.. ahd Mrs: Arthur Dan, =, {,
, ,9r .a ana M, mrs. Nlcols Of Ausss'
Taunton, Mass, and Mr. .ns k
NJ. J. Tierney from scituatsa N
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. CrssIh
and daughter of Palermo 80 !, y
Mary Cox, @. c. Cox and Mis- a. n
Cox. s''t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
ON THE LIST OF VENERAeLEs

The New York Times, that OBJ
serves its 18th anniversary Sept 10.
gives interesting thought to others.
companies, firms, institutions and
| organizations equally or more vener-
able, being in existence now and Is
years ago. The list it has compiled
in neat booklet which merits a
place in the library.
A modicum, at least, Of personal
qualification Is permissible to those,
who find their names recorded there.
Here in Augusta there are on the
list the Augusta Lumber Co., the
Augusta savings Bank and the Ken
nebec Journal, all yet prospecting.
The Augusta Lumber Co., is really
family concern, first established
by Ira D. Sturgis as sole owner and
a little later incorporated. The son.
Horace r. Sturgis. is the president of
the company and Smith S. Randall,
for so years on the job. Is treasurer.
We think 1t unusual for a concern
like this to remain over a three
quarter century period in one fam
lily.
| Among the banks, the Augusta
Savings Bank Is the only local bank
rs years young; the other banks in
Maine which find a place in the list
being the Canal and Casco banks of
Portland, the Rockland National
Bank, the First National Bank of
Skowhegan and, the Ticonic and
Waterville Bank of Waterville.
OF the Augusta Bank William
Woart was president 1851, the
succession being: William A. Brooks,
Thos. Lambard, William S. Badger,
Joseph H. Manley, Leslie C. Cornish
and Norman L. Bassett. The first
vice-president 1S94-1S97 was Joseph
H. Manley and the present in
cumbent OF that offfce, his son,
Samuel C. Manley. The first treas
urer, 1s4s-1s57, was BENZ. A. G.
Fuller and the present treasurer is
Richard z. Goodwin. The trustees
are: Norman L. Bassett. Samuel C.
Manley, Hiram L. Pishon, Frank G..
| Harrington and Percy V. Hill.
The bank has received on deposit
s55,675,132.63 from 65,547 depositors
and has paid 1856 semi-annual divi-
dends amounting to s12.5o554s,26
and accumulated a reserve and profit
account of s51o,ooo.O0 which is held
for the benefit of the depositors, as
this is strictly a mutual savings
bank.
The Times booklet in listing the
Kennebec Journal has no place for
mention Of the fact that this paper
observed its hundredth anniversary
in its issue of Jan. 8, 1925. an edition
as representative Of modern news
paper methods as of former days
m e h o d s was that of Jan. s,
1925, struck off from the press of
Russell Eaton and Luther Severance.
The ownership Of the paper today is
the corporation, the Kennebec Jour-
nal Company Of which Charles F.
Flynt is the President and manager
and chief owner.
We believe no other paper in
Maine is yet eligible to observe it's
cen ennial Among those that
are listed as in existence Is
years ago are: Republican Journal,
Belfast; Journal Biddeford; Pts
cataquis Observer, Dover-Foxcroft;
Sentinel Eastport; Journal. Lewis
ton; Courier Gazette. Rockland,
and Oxford Democrat Of South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Astronomers have discovered that
the moon is pulling away from the
earth, thus slowing down its revolu-
!, lions and frightening the days. But
as the increase amounts TO only
about one thousandth of second IN
a hundred years there isn't much we
can do about 1t as yet-Waterville
Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Editors Table

"History's Most Famous Words
when, where. why, and by whom
were used great sayings that have
passed into common speech. by Mrs.
Chetwood Smith. Illustrated from
famous paintings.
Who said, Where there is life,
there is hope? Who used the ex-
preston, All is lost save honor,
and why? Who said, 1T is the fortune
of war" and what made him say it?
Whence came Put your trust in
God, but keep your powder dry" and
what called it forth? These are a
few of the two hundred more or
less well-known expressions. many
of which are heard constantly, that
Mrs. Smith has explained with great
accuracy. giving two pages of glow
ing description of the sayer, scene,
and circumstances of each. Such a
book gives welcome culture in its
most acceptable form. Any one can
dip into 1t and become interested at
once These sayings range in time
from 1900 B. c. to the present
century, and come from many lands.
To know their. origin is in itself a
liberal education. The author has
made the famous words stand out
with dramatic skill, and the work OF
artists inspired by their force adds
to the enjoyment of a book that the
world has really needed.
Published by Lothrop. Lee &
Shepard Co, Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Dexter
Rand-Church

The marriage of Joseph p. Rand
and Miss Mabel l.. Church took place
In Bangor, Monday, Rev. Ashley D.
Smith of the First Universalist
church, officiating. The bride IL the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Church of Shirley. she Is a graduate
of Dexter High school and since her
graduation has been employed as
stenographer for Eldridge Bros. and
later for the II. G. Wood Mfg. Co.
The groom is a graduate of Dex-
ter High school and Is special agent
for tn New York Life Insurance
Company. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Rand
have the best wishes OF a wide cir
Gle of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Massachusetts, has compulsory
automobile insurance; Is Maine in
an initiative mood? We want all
the good things. you know, and the
experience of Massachusetts, may
demonstrate how good this Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
OCCASIONAL REMARKS

New York Republicans, at odds
over the wet and dry issue, might be
described, in the language of the
Weather Bureau. as unsettled.-Bos-
ton Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Light and Airy
Couldn't Resist the Chance

Couldn't Resist the Chance
We courted on the cliff
Our cooling mixed with banter.
We sometimes had tiff
But made it up instanter.
We'd watch each bark and skif
Where sea birds used to hover.
We courted on the cliff
Alas, she threw me over.
Louisville Courier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Spiritualist Medium-T am now
in communication with the spirit
Of your wife. Do you wish me to
speak to her for you?"
Widower-"Yes, I wish you'd ask
her where she put my heavy under
wear."-Mrs. Nora Harwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

some OF US can think back 20
years to the time when this country
he'd but 1s4s miles of rural delivery
routes where now 1t has a million
ano quarter miles serving thirty
millions Of people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

The Coolidge supporters find little
to cause apprehension in the recent
elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Moses Is out OF the New Hamp
shire bulrusheS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
No One Was Interested

NO One was FHtereSteU
Rufe Johnson's pet hound disap-
peared Rufe put the following ad in
the paper:
Lost or Run Away-One liver col
ored bird dog called Jim. Will show
signs of hydrofobby in about three
days.
The dog came home the following
day.-From Everybodys Magazine
for September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Believed Him Guilty

Believed Him Guilty
A country school board was visit
ing a school and the principal was
putting his pupils through their
PAGES.
who signed Magma Charta,
Roberto" he asked, turning to one
boy.
please, sir. 'twasn't me-" whim-
pered the youngster.
The teacher. in disgust, told him
TO take his seat: but an old tobacco
chewing countryman on the board
was not. satisfied, so, after we'll
directed aim at the cuspidor, he
SAID: Call that boy back: I don't
like his manner. l believe he did do
it,"
The housemaid. tidying the stairs
the morning after a reception, found
a solid silver teaspoon.
my goodness" she exclaimed
cone OF the guests must have had a
hole in his pocket"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

named. are to be found monogramec
on the doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

! lilC Va Ddill " nv III y
developing the real estate project
there.-Bath Independent
Ray Bird, vice president OF the
John Bird Company of Rockland,
was taking his usual morning swim
off the float at his Crawford Pond
cottage. recently accompanied by Eu-
gene Hamilton, wealthy Florida real
estate operator. When about so feet
from the float Mr.. Hamilton felt a
line run across his body and be-
come fouled with his leg. He swan
to the shore. towing the line with
him.
On one end of the line was fish
pole that Mr. Bird had lost In the
pond two years ago this summer.
On the other end of the line was a
three pound salmon. A cash two
inches long was worn in the mouth
of the fish by the continual Jerking
of the heavy rod.
Chief Arthur s. Field of the state
highway police aided in the checkup
of the automobile traffic between
Kennebunk and Wells, where the
new section of road is being con-
structed. Monday. He found that
from 10 o'clock to 5 o'clock there
were an average of $50 cars an hour
travelling west. East bound traffic
was about 20 per cent lighter.
In one 35-minute period in the
afternoon $50 cars were met and on
one ven-mile stretch Of road 49S
cars were met.
Chief Fields said that about one
f.;, he q
which is considered an excellent av-
erage. One arrest was made for
speeding during the day. and no &C
cidents were reported over the route.
A most unique summer home in
this state is that belonging to Roy
H. MacCready, OF Bangor. which is
in reality a railroad car which has
been placed in a desirable location
in Stockton Springs and has been
remodeled into a comfortable little
bungalow where one may eat, sleep
and live To one who passes
through this odd car summer home
it seems that he has passed through
good residence equipped with
all modern convenicnces.
There is a history connected with
ITlS DuuSdlOW-CdT WHICH ltldhtS IL
even more interesting. Built at
Wilmington. Delaware. in 1884 by
the Jackson and Sharp Company. II
was sold to the Mann Bowden Car
Company and became the property
of the Pullman Company when the
Mann Bowden Company was alb
sorbed. Originally it was named the
"Etelka Gerster," but was re-
christened the "Esmeralda" when 1t
was sold to the Pullman Company.
In 1899 it was purchased by the
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, and
used by various officials of the road
as a private car Mr.. MacCready
bought it in May, 1924.
1t is understood that the car was
originally constructed for and used
by Madame Etelka Gerster and that
it later became the property of
Madame Adelina Patti, the famous
singer, who used it in her tours of
the country. The initials of Madame
Gerster, for whom the car was first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

No notice whatever win b taken Of
unsigned communications.
Tho Journal cannot 20 held respon-
sible for the preservation or return
Of rejected communications
Address ali communications relating
70 subscriptions and advertisements
% Kennebeo Journal Company.
Publishera. Augusta. Maine
MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press II exclusively
entitled to the use for republication
OF al news dispatches credited to It
or not otherwise credited in this pa
per and also the local news published
herein.
All rights Of republication Of spec
tal dispatches herein are also re-
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

the company of Bath men who are
developing the real estate project
there.-Bath Independent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Friday, September 10, 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

| CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. apH
! Regular meeting every third Tussar
/ at o'clock. Rehearsal Of P. u d
! gree.
LINWOOD ALBEE, Csm
| G. II. WADLEIGH, Csrh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

JEPTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 4
Meetings fourth Tuesday Of az
month at 7.30 o'clock.
GEO. H WADLEIGH, CT
G.. S. PEASLEE, Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Augusta Lodge Director

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, l. O. a.
Regular meeting every Friday esssi;,
at s o'clock. All Odd Fellows ana y
iting brothers invited.
LINWOOD F. ALBEE. Ma
ELLIS z. WALKER, Sec'y
New Britain herald., 1926-09-13
MARY MILES MINTER'S
 FATHER BRINGS SUIT
He Seeks Share of Fortune His Daughter Warned While
 Child Star

Los Angeles, Sept. 13-J. Homer Reilly, father of Mary Miles Minter and former husband of Pearl Miles Reilly, better know as Charlotte Shelby. has announced through his attorney that complaint in equity has been prepared for filing in fed eral court today to get an account ing and a share of the fortune earned by the actress during the time she was a film star. The father asks for half the amount named in the audit. The sum involved is said to exceed 1,500,O 900.
 A legal fight over Miss Winters fortune was precipitated when the actress filed suit here in January of last year, demanding an accounting of the money which she says she earned while a minor and which her mother is alleged to have received as her guardian. Reilly will seek an accounting Of his daughters earnings from the time she appeared at an early age on the vaudeville stage. until she reached film star dom at IS, his attorney announced.
 Miss Winters suit, In which she seeks an accounting of a sum set at over s1,000.o00, is scheduled to come up for hearing next March.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-13
City Items

Officer Charles Johnson has re- sumed duty after an illness.
 Miss Ruth Bristol, woman pro- hation officer, is taking her annual vacation.
 Policeman Fred Wagner has re- sumod duty after his annual vaca- ton.
 Day school two sessions, SIT; 5 months in advance, $45. Night school. 3 nights weekly, $6. All books and supplies free. Connecti- cut Business coIIege.-advt.
 Edward Munson and Kerin Eng fish have gone to Atlantic City.
 Miss Lucy Scanlon of Smalley street who has been confined to her home for the past three weeks with sprainod ankle. is improving.
 Mr. and Mrs. G. Alvah Nentres have left for ten days stay at Atlantic City to attend the Fidelity Leaders club convention of the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co.,, of which Mir Vcntrcs is district manager in northwestern Connecti- cut.
 Delicious Sandwiches at Crowell's -advt
 John Dolan of Monroe street has left the employ of the P. X F. Cor bin Co. to enter Boston University.
 Harold Stipek of Winthrop street has left the employ of the P. X F. Corbin Co., 10 enter Northeastern University, Boston.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-13
ON POLICE BLOTTER

The police were notified today that the right to operate an auto has been returned 10 Herman So- bsray of 20 Horace street and Harry Stromquist of so Euclid avenue.
 supernumerary Officer Pechout found the door of the City National bank open at 7:35 o'clock last night. An examination revealed that noth- ing was disturbed.
 T. Rusinski of 34 Beatty street reported to Officer Maurice Flynn the theft of doughnuts at the cor ner of Milk and Lawlor streets early in the morning,
 Officer A. C. Walencius went to a house at 99 Broad street Saturday and found four women had been in a fight over their children, and mop handles and broom sticks had been yielded so effectively that two of the women had bumps on the head. The officer told them to behave in the future or they would be arrested. The owner of the house ordered two of the families to vacate because of the disturbance.
 Francis McEnroe of 57 Hart street reported the theft of his bicycle in front of 27 West Main street.
 Frank Boulles of 369 Main street reported the theft of his bicycle from the hallway at his home.
 Louis Trapasso of 55 Long street reported the theft Of a tire, rim holder and lock from his automo- bile in the rear of City hall.
 Officer II. c. Lyon went 10 Olive street yesterday and stopped work on a garage, complaint having been made by neighbors.
 Motorcycle Policeman Strolls con- fscated SIPS in the '"pot' at crap game at the corner of Ann and Gilbert streets yesterday but the players escaped.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-13
COOLIDGE PLANS
 ID END VACATION
Starts for Home on Friday or
 Saturday

Paul Smiths, \. Y, Sept, 13.-fPl This is going home week" at the summer White House. The Presi- dent and Mrs. Coolidge will break camp either Friday night or Satur- day. returning to Washington on the same special train that brought them 10 the Adirondacks early in July.
 Although Mr. Coolidge has not indicated whether he will leave lat" Friday, arriving in the national capital next morning. or make the journey by daylight Saturday it is understood that he is giving serious consideration to the day trip, which would give thousands Of people in New York state cities an opportun- ivy to greet him. Such an arrange ment, it is believed, would he acceptable 10 Republican leaders of this state where Senator Wads- worth is a candidate for reelection.
 So far as has been indicated, th" President will take no part in the fall camnaign, either in New York or other states, but if is pointed out that a daylight ride out Of the mountains and down the Mohawk and Hudson river valleys into New Jersey would take him through populous part of Senator Wads- worths' constituency.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-13

Fred Sherman of 149 Glen street reported the theft of a bicycle from his garage.
 Eugene Faselle of the public works department notified the po- lice he was bitten hy a dog owned by Alfred Johnson of GO Mill street, and Mrs. Gilbert of 24 Hunter road complained that her son was bitten by a dog yesterday afternoon. Dog Warden Wagner Is investigating.
 A tire and rim were reported stolen by William Curloinis of 45S Pennington avenue.
 A small boy was caught stealing metal at the Corbin Annex this forenoon and turned over to the police. Three companions ran away.
 Frank John Of S4 Talcott street reported the theft of two batteries from his automobile truck which was parked in the rear Of his home between 1915 and ( a. m. today.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-13
PLAY FIRST GAME

Hartford. Sept. 1f-Hartford fans will have their first glimpse of the Hartford Blues, local National Pro- fessional Football league entrants, Sunday, September 19, when a pre- season game will be staged at the Hartford Nelodrome.
 The opposing team will be the United States Naval Hospital Base from the Brooklyn Navy yard.
 The hospital base squad is made up Of former college players drawn from the commission personnel and is strong array.
 Some of the players and their col leges are: Smith, Kansas; Brown ing, Rush Medical; Gordon, Eir- ginia; Sanford, L. z. Naval Academy; Mass. University of Penn: Bline. University of Calf; Lowry, Min nesota; Wascy, U. s. Naval Acad- emy; Harper, Ohio State.