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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14
Former Kaiser
Has Ear Trouble

Doom, Holland, JAM: 13-(AP)-
The former kaiser of Germany has
been confined to his chateau for the
last ten days following his third op-
GRAFTON for ear trouble. Members Of
his suite maintain a guarded silence
about his condition, but workmen on
the estate report that they have seen
his familiar figure, topped with a
black skull cap, at the windows OF
the chateau.
There Has been much gossip in
Doom village about the death Of Dr.
Adolf Passow, the eminent German
ear specialist, shortly after he had
operated on Wilhelm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

Rev. Carl N. Garland Of the Green
Street Methodist church will ad-
dress the w. C. T. U. on Friday aft
ernoon at the Y. NJ. G. A. building.
This is the first time that he has
spoken before the Union and large
attendance is expected. The business
meeting will begin promptly at 2.3O.
Non-members are cordially invited
TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14
PALERMO

EAST-Mrs. Halle F. Trasx has
returned to her home in Liberty, after
passing several days with her daugh-
ter, Edith Grady.
Herbert Moody ewas a business
caller Tuesday at Weeks Mills and
Coopers Mills.
The snow storm Saturday was the
heaviest of the season, about one foot
of snow fell.
daughter Jaunita and Miss Zoa Cyr
were Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. f. BouraSSa and family.
w. H. Grady is attending court at
Belfast.
j. Witham visited Harry Grady over
the weekend.
Miss Marion Bourassa left Tuesday
for Concord, N. H., where she will 60
in training for a nurse.
Daniel Hannah arid Winfield Beld-
ing have been assisting n. G. Bedding
with his wood and lumber.
VIII Marden passed the weekend
with his family returning to his work
Monday morning.
There will be a dance at Sheepscot
Lake Grange hail. Thursday, Jan.
14th.
NOIl1 IL j liS uSAI lIGStltlS OIL TIE
Ladies Aid will be held at the home
Of Mrs. Walter Reed. January 81.
Mrs. Grace Arnold had the mis-
fortune to slip and wrench her ankle
quite badly, recently.
The Misses Katherine and Sylvia
Young and Master Redmond Young,
visited their grandparents. Sunday.
BRANCH MILLS-Mrs. Ida Jones
and Mrs. Margaret Dove were in
vited Wednesday, to Mrs. Clara Mel
sons on Western Ridge. where they
were royalty entertained.
w. F. Jordan is confined to his
home on account of illness.
A young son arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Stowe, Jan
uary 5. Mrs. Lillian Bailey has been
caring for mother and babe.
Several from this place attended
the Circle at Meta Nelson's. Monday.
Arlene Worthing visited Eileen
Toomey, Monday.
E. S. Cain and D. w. worthing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

There will be an all day meeting
of the Cushnoc Grange, Tuesday,
January 10, at which time the grange
will celebrate it's 50th anniversary.
State Master Abbott will be present,
also Past State Master. w. j.
THOMPSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

A supper session will proceed the
regular meeting of Augusta lodge, b.
p. o. Elks at the Elks' club on VIM
throp street this Thursday evening:
The supper will be at 6.15 o'clock and
following the repast there Will De
sneaker and several special features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

Fort Western Lodge, No. SIS, N.
e. o. p, will hold its regular meet
ing In Odd Fellows hall this Thurs
day evening at 7.30. A full attend
ance is desired as there are matters
Of importance to be considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

number of years. has resigned on ac-
count Of poor health. His place has
been taken by F. e. Worthing.
Mrs. Alice Bowler and Mrs. Arthur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

e. F. Merrill Of Merrill Merrill
Attorneys, Skowhegan, was IN the
city Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

were business callers in Waterviiie,
Saturday afternoon.
William Osgood, who has been
janitor of the Grange Hall for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14
Food Sale

There will be a food sale at the
Congregational chapel on Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Baked beams,
brown bread, cabbage salad. cakes,
pies and doughnuts will be on stsle.
jan14-16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

Leon M. Fletcher and Albert NJ.
Gay. letter carriers at the Augusta
Post Office. are absent from their
duties on account of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

Agent Milton o. Dean of the Ed
wards Mfg. Co., went to Boston,
Wednesday on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs. Gove's home cooked pies,
cakes, doughnuts. baked beans. cream
salad dressing cooked to order. 20
Myrtle st. Tel 936-M. nov21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

Mrs. Fred Lord was in Portland
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

TuttIe of North Palermo are na...-
a few days at Ernest BaiIey's.
Clyde Plummer Of Augusta vs.,..
at 9. w. Ilsleys, Sunday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

Opera House-Five acts of High
Glass Vaudeville; Richard Barthel-
mess in Just Suppose; Pathe News
and Comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre-Pola Negri II
"Woman Of the World: Lefty Flynn
in "Smilin' At Trouble. Pathe Re-
view and Fables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

jan14-feb24-apr7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-14

New York.--Mellie Durham. while
fiddling on Broadway, is pining for
white pork in baked beans. as served
In the State of Maine and Boston.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
THE LADIES,
GOD BLESS THEM

Last weekend several men. note
the men, connected with the clergy
or visitors from abroad took occa-
sion to address gatherings, includ-
ire congregations, on the never
failing topic Of The ladies, They
we're divided in their remarks,
SOME Of them Crlticjsing the femi-
nine clement Of today for It's &C
centricities, others landing the ten
donry otwar1 the bizarre in fash
ions and conduct.
Perhaps the cheerlest nows to
the ladies' and the most depressing
to the habitual Traveller Of the
male sex whose stories of romantic
Paris are enthusiastically received,
were tho words OF two French vist-
tors. Emile Dacschncr, French am
hassador, and Charles Cestre, a
university professor. Mr.. Ccstrc put
Il daupvr on the romance OF Paris
10 the made when he gave it as his
opinion that American girls were
holder than French madcmoiselles.
In feminine circles, undoubtedly,
his remarks will be received with
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13

until the referee separted them and
called fouls on both OF them,
superintendent Cooley finished his
examination OF the wiring system
yesterday and put all the wires In
working order.
While sharpening some tools at his
new house on fremont street last
evening, Thomas Grove received a
severe cut in the fleshy part OF his
thumb.
The office clock at the high school
has been slow for several days, and
the pupils have been taking advan-
tago Of It by coming in tnrdy. This
morning the clock had been correct
cd. sand the result was an eXtraor-
binary crop of tardy marks.
Tho ten pin scores at the Boys
club are as follows: John Delaney
40, Edward Grace 10. n. Sand
1show lG9, r, Coffey 14s. John But
Ter leads the checker tournament
with Joseph Skinner second.
The medical society reelected Of
flcers last night. DIR. Clark was
chosen president and pr. S. w.
Irving was made one OF the board
OF ccnsors Two vacancies we're left
as balm in Cilcad 10 the recalci-
trants.
ClaH Douglas, Q, $. g, has ap-
pointed the following entertainment
committee: James Brown, chair
man: Robert Middlemass. Stenhtt'
Robb. William Sanderson, and JOIN.
Young. The finance committee will
be James Marshall. Stephen Robb
and Robert Middlemass.
Al the meeting OF Plainville
Grange last night, J. w. Beach sang
Take Ne Home Where the Orange
/ Blossoms Grow and Mrs. S. p
| Carpenter gave reading.
Jim Burke OF New York and Joe
/ Handler Of Newark met at the ca.
sino last night In boxing bout
Handler was fat but carried thr
struggle for ten rounds in q fast
fashion that would have brought
praise from even Councilman Park.
or, Then the bell sounded at the enc
of the tenth round. Both men wen'
TO their corner. and while he was
being famed Handler passed out.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13

hu1n was found in the STREET, and
were being held without bail pend
ing investigation.
The locating and questioning Of
two taXicab drivers last night gave
the police added information. II
was stated that Just prior 10 the
shooting Il taXicab stopped hcfor
the Philir street house, and i'm
mediuteIy after the shooting drove
away. a girl was said to have been
"A passenger in the cab. II was on
this information that the two young
women were arrested. Police have
not revealed their names.
The authorities are working on
the theory that Cunningham unwit-
tingly stepped into q bootlcggcrs'
fcud, and was sho. while attempt.
ing to make peace or TO prevent
serious trouble. Police say there was
a quarrel between downtown gang
and one which frcquented the
Philip street hou where Cunning
ham was killed.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
GANGSTER KILLER
HUNTED IN PRILA.
Murder Of Young Cunningham
ArOuSeS Police to Action

Philadelphia, Jan. IL P-poIiCC
today We're searching for Il gangst"r
killer" as the murderer of John f..
Cunningham, young motor car deal
cr who was shot to death Monday
morning in an alleged bootleggers'
rendezvous on North Philip street,
He was still alive when found by a
truck driver, but died without haV-
in, made any statement.
Tho search for the gangster. who
Is said by police TO have been sus-
pccted Of completely with a number
of underworld murders during re-
cent years began after the arrest Of
two young women. last night, who
are believed to know who did the
shooting. They are being held as
material witnesses.
Their arrest brought the number
OF persons held in connection with
the crime TO six. -Four men were ar
rested Immediately after Cunning
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
THE POLITE BANDIT

I'm sorry to take the money,
but ] need II more than you do"
was the plant OF a two gun robbor
who held up the Economy Grocery
store on Arch street the other
night and walked away with forty
eight dollars in cash.
without wishing to further the
cause OF stick-up artists any more.
we must express our delight with
the honesty OF the Individual be-
hind the two big rcvolvcrs and his
polite frankncss. Surely the voice
with Il smile wins in a case OF this
kind. It would be far worse to be
held up by great big, rough
looking fellow who said shell over,
Kid" or something Of that kind
than it would be to have some po-
lite, we'll dressed stranger, rein
forced by couple or guns though
he might be, make a pleasant re-
mark on the weather, indicate that
he was not as arfluent as he
thought he ought TO be and gently
insnuatc that you We're in a posi-
ton to help him out at once.
Why not recommend 10 the BAN
dts union, or the hold-up mems
league, or whatever 1t is that the
boys Of the cats and blackjacks
call themselves, that they do prac-
tice politencss in dealing with us
law abiding citizens? 1t paid In the
Arch street incident, according 10
remarks Of Chief Hart who stated
that the robbery was not reported
10 the police until Htty-hye minutes
after the deed was committed.
There must have been some reason
for the delay. Even the telephone
works faster than that most of the
time.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13

does not appear so from a glance
or two.
Mr.. Daeschncr refrained from
speaking OF the younger genera
ton, restraining himself to many
compliments 10 the matrons on
their abilities to take part in bust
ness and political life.
DR.. Loren2 was inclined to think
that tho American girls were
beauties and did not mind demon
stratIng the fact, which seconds
Mr. Ccstro's motion. Rev. r. J.
Murphy also chose 10 discuss the
ladies and expressed the opinion
that they were not going 10 the
dogs, although they might be
drinking too much for their own
good, And Or, Ecisncr another
clergyman Of different denomina-
ton, while he did not speak Of
ladies' directly commented on the
spirit of Jazz, believing that
churches would gain In taking a
lesson from the desire OF the age
and displace some of the high
price quartets which sing over the
heads OF the public.
Scarcely a day goes by but there
is some expression OF opinion,
favorable or otherwise. concerning
the modern woman. That has been
true for many generations, we sup
pose. Very often in perusing BIZ
ographics OF other, earlier days. We
run across n sentence or two quot
ing one person or another as de-
ploring the forwardness of the e.
male of the times. A much differ
cnt miss was criticised for her
boldness not twenty-five years ago
but If she were suddenly put
alongside OF the farper OF today
her manners, her occurrences, out
wardly at least, would relegate her
so far to the background that she
would never be seen again,
This display Of modernism Is
taken as proof positive In some cir.
cles that fcminism is on the trai
10 the boW-wows. A hundred year!
ago proofs existed that the Eterna
Question was skidding along tho
very same route. She has not gone
ithcre yet, maybe she never will
But there is plenty of interest fol
all Of us, priest and layman, pro
fessor and undergraduate In specu
lating upon Her and her ways.
The chances are ten to one OF
better, that We shall never know
whether We are right or wrong II
our opinions.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13

Once upon time comma before
railroad ownership of jitney bus
lines was thought Of comma GER
tain roads through the country
worc not TOO quickly cleared OF
snow by an obliging state period
One Of those roads was part OF the
new route for buses through
Pennington comma and to the
north period. Stretches Of the New
Observation-Disclosures route we're
cleared eventually comma Of course
comma hut there were long spaces
which did not get the attention Of
the highway scrapers for several
days after a storm period Now that
the buses of the corporation run
over them they are deserving Of
quicker clearing period AT least
there was no snow on them twelve
hours after the storm of the other
lay period Which must prove to
the farmers along the route that
it pays 10 grant bus franchises to
the New Haven road comma in
some ways period
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
Observation
On The Weather

Forecast for Eastern New York:
Probably snow tonight and Thurs
day; not so cold tonight; moderate
to fresh south and southwest, shift
ing 10 northwest winds.
Conditions: The disturbance
which was central over Minnesota
yesterday Is now central over On
tario. II has caused unsettled
weather with light snow during the
last "a hours in the upper Missis-
sippi valley and Lake regions,
Another disturbance is central
this morning over Alberta, Canada.
The temperature is below normal IN
nearly all districts east of the
Rocky mountains. Frosas were re
ported as far south as the Cuff
coast ana northern Florida.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair followed by increasing clouji-
ness and slowly rising temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
KRAZY KlNDERGARTEN
Conducted by Gertrude, Jr.)

VVVDUuN NV '9 OHVI IT VErV' VI
fletcher:
"Orve deer. see II you can play
tho wcrd revenue on your little
frnnt teeth
Olive Complexion:
"SinCe ma went on a vacation
Home aint like n was before,
A poker game every evening
II ma revenue there'd be war"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
TRUMBULL SPEARS

Wilimantic Jan. 10 R)-Governor
John II. Trumbull last night made
his first address here when he spoke
at the annual dinner of the Chamber
of Commerce. He was the honor
guest. The governor talked on state
government, aviation and the Cham
Der Of Commerce. He commended
the work Of the various state depart
mGnt the past year.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
IN KLASS AT KRAZY KOLLEGE
Conducted by Gertrude)

Teacher:
81 will listen to you Ben and you
must use the word 'Conceit.'
Ben f. Ficial:
"You say that up on yonder hill
You cannot see that cow"
Then he put on his specs and said;
Sure, l conceit nov"
Teacher:
"Mr. Run, little demonstration
demonstrating demonstration.
Kissen Run:
IF sheik's pants bagged when ]
was a lad
His fair name suffered blot,
But tho Valentines now don't care
II they've got demonstration not"
Charles +. Urban.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
HELD AS RUN RUNNER

Middletown, Jan. 10 Pl-Charged
with transporting liquor after being
found with a truck on which We're
81 cases of beer at the rear of the
Falcon Society club house, Robert
Schicb, 20, sos Davenport avenue,
New Haven. was arrested here last
night. lie was released on bonds
Of $500 for hearing Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
Dangerous Remedy

Fair Patient: doctor. wish YOU
wouldn't give mo any more Of that
terribly bitter incidence
DR.. Pearson: And why not?'
Fair Patient: 1T is spelling my
beauty. | have TO make a hideous
face every time ! tax" il"
MARY Musgrave.
Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1926-01-13

Member Audit iiurenU OF Circulation.
The a. Il. G. IL q natioral organization
which furnishes uewspapeIs and Rdvef'
tsert with Q strictly honest analysis Of
circulation. Our circulation statlsties
arc based upon this audit. rhis Insurer
protection against fraud In newspaper
distribution figures 10 both national and
local sdvert'sert.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSIONS PLAN

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ono vov traffic ,horo tborca ort
Church is foir through routn hut
is foo noar tho con+or or tbo citv
where thnre 10 considcrob,e traffic,
Nv nurchosinp and removinp
housos onnosita the end n, Monroe
street hotvoor clon and Croen-
wood tha MAN commission has
egrred that If can give an ahso-
,uto,v str.igb+ +borouebrarn fron,
corh,n avanue NJ the westerly OK
trome IN pockv I'M avonuo nm the
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T. o,so ,,oli.,os +b,+ .he NOT co.+ IA
tbo o,+r will ho in ,bo ,aicbhor.
bood ~ a ooo This incI,dos the
costs ~ ,be land IN he nurchoend
and cos, of 1u;nc ana cro1inp The
resale value Of thc nronertv not
used will be SLIGHTLY less damages
aud boroa+s "a ot,or nronortv
orrere will orfsat eacb otber In
oa1itior a. will 10 ,oo.s.orv for
.,o ,o,or hoord IA ruroboea a
r,oh, 10 WOW for now, maine " the
stroot &c NAT hriIt r. II ia n right
y, NAV will he frrn,shad along II
without oost - +ho hoard
The advontores Of tnrough
ro,tes IN citv arc many nart,cu-
,or,v u.bcro thew give an onnor-
+rr;.r en-, traffic from, otber cities
n avoid tbn center NJ bnsirnss Al,
.ro+ non no reasonably done IN of-
soo+ eos,or traffic conditions is war
rarted and tho nronosed road has
,bo ADVANTAGE of a bridge over the
ro;,,ood sor,o,,,irg r.hicr M other
rou+o rossossos
rho oit,, n,or oornn,ission owns
Il. eta4a If dosuetndo ia ifs restricted
nouo oo+ ~ o,ot,v nm tno mart
~ t,a ,,omhors we .bonld nxn1oin.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13

sity to use other than the COM
modify over which the two sides
are fighting, at no great cost over
our usual heating expenditures
That's that.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13

Buddy's and Marion's father
brought some ducks and geese home
and the children started to play with
them.
Better not tease the geese. be-
cause they'll snap you" warned
their father.
Buddy, aged two and a half
years. replied: NO, they can't. they
haven't any rubber bands.
Mrs. II. &. Webster.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13

Teetcher:
Margaret can you thinE twice in
the same place and 'twine' and
mutilate' in one scntcnce"'
Maggie Zeen:
My foxes wont leeNr me- have pets
erround,
Tho beg them with all my mite.
For dogs they are libel Irvine all day,
And cats mutilate at mite"
-Cccile Elder.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
THE CHART OF LOVE
Thr Chart of Love
4 Hint TO HcartrOub!c, My Bobbed-
Hair Bandit


Hair Bandit
by Shc-knows- Who Writing 1hi~
On furnaces, so I've been told,
Whore men melt iron, brass or goll
They find it wise
To fix a gauge that shows with ink
The minute that heat units sink.
Or when they rise.
Som etimes ] think that II would hv
A fine thing If somewhere on me
There were a chart
That would record the ups and
downs,
Caused by your smiles or by your
froWns)
or my poor heart
Perhaps If you could see how low
Your actions make my spirits go
Yon would repent.
And BE nice much more frequently.
So my recording pen would be
Much higher sent.
One certain thing know is this.
That If ] ever get kiss
From you. my Prize,
My upward line, in one grand
bound,
VIII leap. ecstatic, from the ground
Clear TO the skies.