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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

supper will be seryed at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. B. l.. Nichols will entertain
the Worth While Club at her home
on Kelly street, Wednesday. An all
day meeting will be held in observ-
ance of the birthdays Of two of the
members. A covered dish dinner
will be served at noon.
The Kennebec Past Noble Grands
were entertained by the Falrheid
Past Noble Grands in their hall,
Friday afternoon and evening. A
delicious supper of baked beans,
salads. hot rolls. pickles. cakes,
doughnurs and coffee was served at
6 o'clock, after which the regular
business meeting was held and a
social time was enjoy ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crosby and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Marden and son.
Harry, motored TO Augusta, sunday.
Mrs. Harriette Jones with frlenos
from Waterville passed the day. sun
day, in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Nichols. Mr..
and Mrs. Bliss Powell and children
were calling on friends In Detrolt'
Mr.. and Mrs. U. ]. Berard have
returned to Guilford after visitlng
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. God1rey
Dostie.
Mrs. Winfred Frappier of Wor-
cester, Mass, is the guest OF rela-
tives in town.
Mrs. Joseph Dostie Is able to De
ont again after being confined to her
home on Cottage street with the
grippe. Mics
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Baker, MISS
Leah Leach and Frank and Alfred
Baker motored to Augusta, SUNDAY
Godfrey Dostie is confined to ms
home on Lower Main street, by Ill
ness.
Joseph Perro of Augusta, ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

confined to his home on Elm street,
with the grip.
Miss Ruth Goodrich passed the
weekend at her home in Canaan.
| Miss Gertrude Green of Skowhegan
was visiting her cousin. Mrs. Alice
Bowman on Newhall street. Satur-
day.
! Miss leila Demo of Thorndyke
passed the week END with Miss Ethel
Marcoux.
Miss Ida Melrose has resumed her
duties in the office at the Kennebec
Boat and Canoe Co.. after being
confined to her home with the grip.
| Mrs. John Melrose is i'll at her
| home with the grip.
Thomas Henderson is able to be
out after being confined to his home
| with the grip.
Miss Myrtle Williams of Canaan.
Miss Evelyn Bowman, Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Smith is able to be out
again after being confined to the
house with the grip.
Mrs. Mary Clatenburk has return
ed to her home in Bath after visit
| ing her sister, Mrs. D. B. Donnelly.
She was accompanied by her niece,
Miss Margaret Donnelly who will
make a weeks visit.
Mrs. George Farnham passed Fri
day night with Mrs. Ida Abbott in
Clinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. McAuley and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Greenleaf motor
ed to Augusta Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mcleod of Good
Will was shopping in town Monday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Young motor
ed to Augusta Sunday.
Mrs. Vernon circuit and daughter,
Marjorie passed Saturday with her
mother. Mrs. w. II. Traitor, in Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
FAIRFIELD

'' Librarian Henry Dunnack of
s Will deliver a lecture on
n. A,nehomic Rebirth of Maine,"
Is,n. baptist Church. Wednesday
gr s al 1850. This lecture is to
M ~ y under the auspices of the
&so.o fotherhood. A small ad-
h. ~" zee will be charged.
btis. L a, Social Union of the
ch, onurch will hold a sale in
s =. = vestry, Thursday after
- o'clock. A chicken pie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
PhiIathea Sunday at Baptist Church

At the Free Baptist church on
Sunday the day was observed as
Philathea Sunday. The class was
marsheled by Mrs. Nettie keene. The
pastor, Rev w. A Knight, took for
his subject. 1.-The Passion for Life" +,
taken from Luke 1922. A solo was
rendered by Mrs. knight with Mrs.
Martha Holt, pianist Several selec-
tions were sung by the choir. Sun
day school i .mediately followed
with Mr.. Estey as superintendent.
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Birthday Party

A party was held Saturday evening
at the home of Mrs. Doris Holt at
Town House hill in honor of her
birthday. Twenty-six of her rela-
tives and friends gathered to help
her celebrate this occasion. The CHIEF
feature of the evenings entertain
ment was an old fashioned barn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
Carr-McAuIey

L. Frank Carr, son of the late ALI
mus Carr and Mary Helene McAuley,
daughter of Alexander McAuley, both
of Belfast were united in marriage
Saturday night at thee home Of the
officiating clergyman, Rev. W. F.
Skerrye, of the First church. The
double ring service was used and
the young people were attended by
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
BRIGHTON

quite sick with the flu had an i'll turn
ing.
The S. D. Warren Co. opened up the
drive one day last week.
Harvey Kenney Of Skowhegan was
visiting his niece. Gladys Brasier. O
few days last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

guest this week Of his daughter. Mrs.
Adelaide Bean. Mr.. Markham was
formerly engaged in the restaurant
business in Madison.
Ezikel Buler of Norridgewock, was
calling on friends in Madison, Mon
day. Mr.. Butler was formerly a resi-
dent of this village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
SALE
In 4 at
byron Frost Farm
~ m, noad, 8 miles from Augusta
thursday, MAY 6
At I p. M,

1 At p. M.
b. IsI.orn1y first fair day
b ss.l'oywIns articles and stock
ia ~gt. about 1900; 1Fcow, S
s h s, freshens in June; set
illnesses; heavy single har-
thors. V.ne-horse farm wagon; I
" sIsd arm wagon; tip cart; I
Il; ~ ! single sled; l grind.
b. snv m.neelbarrow; whippIetrses,
sator. neck yoke; d blows;
kb.ns ~ spring tooth harrow;
Il 'oer; Ford touring car,
IslS ~ h.s also be sold at auction. if
Lra, w. =. AUSTIN, Auctioneer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
Being Careless And Being CARELESS

People who fritter away their time-who
make no systematic attempt to obtain the
luxuries of life-who never read the Kennebec
Journals A-B-C Classified Columns simply
don't stand half a chance of enjoying the
health and comfort which go with owning an
automobile.
Buying a car isn't financial problem.
Good used cars at exceptionally low prices are
continually passing through the columns of
the A-B-C Classified Section. If you read this
section daily, you'll be surprised at the car
values it discloses.
And the very same thing is true of thou
sand and one other things.
Practically all the needs and wants that
enter into your everyday life are capable of
being filled by Classified Ads. These accur-
ately indexed perfectly classified little offers
are first aids to pocketbooks-and quick aids,
too.
You should be quick to realize the advan-
tages of reading them daily
The b.B-C Classified Ads
Always the Same-n Service
Always Diferent-in Opportunity
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By Beck

dance with mueic on the victrola.
Refreshments were served. Mrs. Holt
was presented with a decorated
birthday cake bearing % candles, by
her sister, Mrs George Proctor. She
was the ecipient of many pretty
gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

Sunday in a local hospital. She was
81 years of age, born in Brooks and
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Smith of Bucksport The remains
will be taken there for burial.
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BELFAST
Grace Moultcn

The death of Grace, the nine
months old daughter Of Cleveland
and Mary Belcourt Moulton, occur
red Sunday after brieef illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
Help--Male or Female

Rangeley Tavern,
Rangeley, Maine, combination fireman
and yard man; combination porter and
house man, at once; kitchen man and
chamber maids by MAY IS. Apply
Immediately. giving telephone num-
Der for answer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
Alfredo E. RoWden

Alfredo i. Bowden. wife of Shir-
ley J. Bowden of Sandy Point. died
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Solicitors. canvassers, Agents s

AGENTS-To sell Sanlo. a CSC article;
also other soaps. Write w. II. Ross,
Box 81, Richmond.
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Situations Wanted-Maie

TRUCK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. de-
sres position for summer and fall.
Box 367. Bethel, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

|lHE CLASSIFIED columns meet all
needs of buyers and sellers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
Read The Classified Columns AS Regularly AS The Sun Rises
MERCHANDISE
Household Gnods

USED FURNITURE-On sale, IS Mid
die St., Augusta. Call afternoons or
Tel. S64-J. Bureaus, beds, pillows,
chair, table, stoves, books, desk, re-
frigerator, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
AUTOMOBILES

STUDEBAKER-
1928 standard six Sedan, looks like
new. Certified car.
STUDEBAKER-19o standard sig
Duplex phaeton. Certified car.
STUDEBAKER-1924 special six Tour
ing, new Duco paint, extra good
tires. Certified car.
NASH--1921, 4 passenger Coupe. New
~ painted. feyre shock absorbers,
bumpers and other extras.
DODGE-1924 Sedan, bumpers and
other extras.
We are trading cars everyday. We
may have just the car you are look
ing for. Come in and see.
WATERVILLE MOTOR CO.
AUGUSTA TEL. 1920
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ERT-ls2O touring. Good running or
Y; new tires and tubes. Terms if
Eslred. Patrick O'Connor, IS Mel
fle St.
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BUSINESS SERVICE

Moving, trucking, storage 20
MAINE MOTOR EXPRESS-Locala and
long distance trucking. Tel. 977-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

ICE CREAM-Fruit, confectionery and
cigar store; also light lunches. Good
location. Write L. o. Box 396, New
port Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

STOVE WOOD-Dry, $40 cord. w. A.
Shaw, Cony Rd., Augusta. Tel. l0S6-M
WOOD-Dry hard, by load or basket,
H. w. Bailey. 26 Winthrop Court.
Tel. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
Household Goods

CRIB-With spring, S4; high chair.
50. child's rocker, 50: carpet sweeper,
s.; ssw,e.eper-vac' 81. A. T. Lenfest'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

SEWING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., drop
head, almost new. perfect running
order. also small victrola Must sell
at once, owner going away. Write
O-3, care Journal.
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Wanted-live Stock

DRESSED CHICKEN--And fowl Web
Der e. Hewett, Augusta.
HORSE-For keeping for summer,
good care. Tel. 1862.
LIVE POULTRY--HiShes cash prices.
]. Fl. Desmond. Tel. Gardiner 272-R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

HALLOWELL-7 Union ST. Large and
small rooms, $3.50 per week and up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04
Rooms Without Board

GARDINER-Rooms with bath, all
newly renovated: also housekeeping
apartments with gas, kitchen cabinet,
ranges. Over new 5 and 10c store.
Best of management.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

RASPBERRY PLANTS - Cutbbert
state inspected, $3.50 per 100. J. w.
Williams. 1876 Maine Ave, Farming
dale. Tel. e21-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-04

DAHLIA BULBS-All kinds and coll
ors. No 2 alike, Is for 81, for so
postpaid. Mrs. G. n. Waugh, Win
throp
Evening star., 1926-06-03

NOOl wash TaDr1cS nj
Special Prices!
32-IN. GINGHAMS, in pretty
small and medium sized checks, plaids,
etc. Reduced from 25c yard to 49,
only AO|
PAJAMA CHECKS, of good,
serviceable quality, in light blue
and hello. Usual 25c grade; spe- 1I
cial, yard AOC
FLOCk-DOT VOILES, 38
inches wide; colored ground with white
dots. Reduced from 39c yard to 90.
only Observation-Disclosures. ~
LCRRAINE'S SILVER SPRAY
TISSUE in a pretty, cool looking as
sortment of color combinations. 90.
4Sc grade, yard ............... %OS
THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03
HouseholdLinensO Offer
Worthwhile Savings

AIN. PURE LINEN TABLE
CLOTHS, with colored border. &1
Special at Observation-Disclosures. Qx
JAPANESE TABLE SCARFS.
with fast-color bird pattern that 90
is very attractive. Only. ..... nc
1886 PART-LINEN HUCK
TOWELS, the Amoskeag brand OE
famous for long wear. nc
ALL-LINEN REFRESHMENT
SETS, consisting of 36-inch cloth and
four napkins with colored borders. G1
Sl.25 value for V1
$3.50 BELGIUM LINEN RE-
FRESHMENT SETS, consisting of a Is.
inch cloth and four napkins in DO 90
rose, blue and gold. Only -. pZ.0C
THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Vacation Togs for Boys
At Great SAVINGS

At Great Oavlngs
BOYS apo. SUITS, single and
double breasted, of light woolen
1"sni,, is.s s;,s. pant. !. and golf $795
BOYS LONG PANTS, of good
looking wooden mixtures. Well tailored,
s;".. sna will ,s give ,s long hard wear. S135
BOYS JUVENILE BATHING
SUITS, one-piece style of all-wool
v. wor.!sd r",ss. in :;.~i = wide assortment S120
BOYS SPORT BLOUSES, with
sport collar and short sleeves of plain
and fancy broadcloth, and striped and
check pereale', madras and khaki. co.
BOYS i $s.s5 ToP COATS,
Spring and Summer weights tweeds, cas-
simeres and eheviot', Sizes 81 OK
BOYS GENUINE KOVER.
ALLS, long and short sleeves, round or
square neck, in light or dark c1 O0
blue, tan and khaki .... p1.OU
BOYS SCHOOL BLOUSES,
llar-attached and sport styles of
high-eount ,percale. Sizes to lQo
- -
BOYS WASH SUITS, button
on, admiral, happer, lumberjack and
other styles, of khaki, jean, Peggy cloth.
linen, crash, broadcloth, etc. OK
Sizes 21z to Observation-Disclosures. 8. 0Oc
BOYS PAJAMAS, one and
two piece styles in white, blue, tan
and lavender. Frog trimmed. OK
Sizes to l6. ~
BOYS SPORT AND LEATH-
Err BELTS, sport belts of colored web
bing. Leather belts in tan, black and
pearl. Harness buckle. Sizes 40
"a to 81 inches. s....... 40C
STREET FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03

For c h a r m i ng new
silk coats Of crepe
jeanette, and for fine
twill coats that have
been reduced from SIS
and $2o.75.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Summer Furniture Offers Tempting Values

$2.39 HAMMOCK CHAIR,
with both arm and foot rests; O. 90
attractively priced at ... VA.OO
$1.69 FOLDING LAWN SET
Tea good old standby in &1 20
Summer! Special on Friday for 4A.O0
$1.95 KNITTED PICNIC
HAMMOCK, will take up no space
at all in the car. And 81 M
Evening star., 1926-06-03

$2.49 MAPLE SEW ING
ROCKER for the porch; sturdy &1 90
and comfortable. Only 80. pA'OO
$3.95 PORCH ROCKER, sub
stantially built; with comfort GO 90
able wide arm rests-now V@'OO
$1.95 HAMMOCK CHAIR,
with canvas seat and back; &1 40
folding arm rest. Special at. rA.T~
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Popular Rugs at Very.
Popular Prices!

Popular Fr1ces!
OUR USUAL $37 TO $50
VELVET AND ADMINISTER RUGS,
size sxl2 feet, and every one perfect.
Scanned and seamless Administers; coz
the velvets all seamless. Only VZO
"ELLANBEE" WOOL AND
FIBER RUGS made of heavy twisted
fiber and wor'ted yarn. Size %2 *
9x12 feet QC.l -
FELT-BASE MATS, size 1896
inches; in a beautiful assortment of
&C se'or' and patterns Special 35c
PABCO ART SQUARES, size
sxl2 feet. All perfect quality in attrac-
tive tile, floral. and wood pat &C OK
terms without border. Only :. QO.0O
COCOA DOOR MATS, size
l4x24 inches, with an extra.heavy brush
and plated edge. A bargain 10
FIFTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Sc Sport Underarm
Bags Less Than Half

SPORT BAGS, smart designs
with painted decorations. In gray, tan.
green and blue with inside purse and 01
mirror. $2.95 values Vx
STREET FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Useful Housewares
Show Timely
u
Reductions!


CSC SIMPLEX SELF-WRING-
ssss;s' snc MopS, ,pSo Sorrox At. 79c
3sc ROUND -POINT GAR
DEN SPADES are reduced to 10.
'''s Csc GOT. ICE CREAM
FREEZERs, with galvanized pail; co.
w s2.15 MIRO ALUMINIUM
DOUBLE BOILER 1l-at. size' 81 90
4sc EXTENSION WINDOW
SCREENS, size 1sx43 inches; 2Oo
5ec EXTENSION WINDOW
SCREENS, size 24x33 inches; 40.
7sc EXTENSION WINDOW
SCREENS size 3ox37 inches; S0c
The Jewelry Dept.
Offers Generous
Savings
VIM ALARM CLOCKS, de-
pendable timepieces, made by the Ingra-
ham Clock Co. Frid lay OK
NOVELTY BEADS, 80 and go
inch strands in red, blue and green. SO.
Usual $l.OO values for .... OOC
IND E STR UCTIBLE MFG.
PEARLS, beautiful 27-inch strings with
l4-karat white gold diamond clasp.
Usually $l0.9s, but reduced 0S 40
STREET FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03

For delightful n e w
models of sheer geor-
gette, and for some Of
our finest twill and
sheen coats: formerly
S35 to S4o.75.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Two Exceptional
Handkerchief Values

WOMEN'S LINEN HAND
KERCHIEFS of pure fine linen &1
with 1-16-inch hem. Dozen ...... pA
MEMS WHITE LINE N
HANDKERCHIEFS, excellent quality
linen. linen, with '-+-'"eh h'"' $1.35
Evening star., 1926-06-03
so Tunior Frocks
TAII OPEn MODEL q

CREPE DE CHINE AND SATIN. Mostly
dark colors-with a number of clever
models in navy blue. Sizes l3 to la.
Reduced from s7.sy and $1,000 for G.
one day only Observation-Disclosures. W.
SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Two Gift Ideas From
the Art Dept!

HANDhEMBROID Pill
Low COVERS for infants or boudoir
pillows. Pretty eyelet and solid 90.
embroidery; hand scalloped edges O0C
RIBBON CARRIERS, daintily
made, and trimmed with flowers or
French beads. Marked down from 3So
4Sc to only .OOC
FOURTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03
These Corset Bargains
Are Worthwhile Ones!

ODDS AND ENDS OF. COR
SETS AND GIRDLEs including Stylish
Stout and lie Contour models DO OK
that were Sc to $40. Clearing at 4A.0O
ODDS AND ENDS OF CIR
7 DIES. Of e satin: Il, IS striped RI. materials 81
SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03

In the Luggage Dept!
BLACK ENAMELED HAT
BOXES, extra strong, but lightweight
and waterproof. SKIS, with hat 60 TX
crown and inside pocket 49,. p%.2 ~
BLACK ENAMELED SUIT
CASES, we'll made with leather handle
and riveted leather corners. d. OK
With inside tray and pocket. sVc.14
FIFTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1926-06-03

Values Galore
1000 HIGH-GRADE CUSH-
IONS, covered with attractive cretonnes
and filed with cotton. Exceptional TO-
AT ............ -
MARQUISETTE CURTAINS,
complete with ruffles and tie Ct 2S
backs "a yards long . ~ so
PLAIN AND CROSSBAR MAR
QUISETTE, 10 to 20 yard remnants, but
we will cut off any amount desired 10c
Usual zoe grade, yard ~
OLOR Full CRETONNES,
stripes, floral designs, bird and conven-
tional designs. Beautiful quail 90
Ity, yaru ...............
Sc IN. RAYON DRAPERY
FABRICS, new and decorative colors.
Stripe and figured designs. SSo
FIFTH FLOOR
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-04-15
My Fauorite Stories
bp IRulN S. cobb
One Detail Was Missing

On the historic afternoon when Jack
Johnson fought Jim Jeffries in Nevada
for the worlds championship there
was baseball game at the old Polo
grounds. In the press stand, among
others, sat Sid Mercer, the sporting
writer, and Franklin P. Adams, the
column conductor. For some reason or
other, ringside bulletins were not be-
ing received at the ball park. Natural
ly, the crowd wanted to know how the
fight was going.
Several hundred spectators, drawn
by the fact that telegraph instruments
were clicking in the press stand,
packed themselves solidly behind the
wire netting in the hope of hearing
tidings from Reno over the wire. Mer-
Ger and Adams got joint inspiration.
They pretended to be taking ringside
description of one of the instruments.
First one would chant of a purely
imaginary account Of round, and
then the other would.
Now it SO happened that Adams had
q bet down on the negro to win, and
accordingly favored the black con-
tender. In his turn to 'read" a round,
he would depict Johnson as hammer
ing Jeffries into pulp. But Mercer,
who was partisan Of Jefries, would
each time retaliate with spirited but,
Of course, purely fictitious account Of
how the white man, having rallied
heroically, was now dealing mighty
blows upon the head and body OF the
tottering, weakening black.
Naturally, the listening crowd was
torn by conflicting emotions. Cheers
and groans marked the utterances Of
the two gifted romancers. Eventually,
when the multitude had grown so In
numbers that the pressure of its bulk
threatened to break down the netting,
the conspirators decided Ii was time to
bring their Joke to climax.
Mercer, cooking his head above an
instrument as though the better TO
hear, began reciting, somewhat after
this fashion:
"Round-sevenl At-the-sound-of-the-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of
the-ring! observation-disclosures
of. Acknowledgements! The-fghting-
IL the fiercest ever-seen-in-a-heavy-
weight-contest! Suddenly the knock
out blow NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of-the-jaw! The-defeated-man-drops-
ike-a-log! Observation-Disclosures on-
Observation-Disclosures Themad-
Observation-Disclosures and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS"
Here he paused and with the air Of
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-04-15
Enough for Wilkins

From the lowfands @ special judge
was sent up to the Kentucky noun
tains to try lot Of murder cases
growing out Of desperate and bloody
feud. He took with him as his official
stenographer young man from Louis
vile, who dressed smartly and, In
strong contrast to the silent mountain
GERS, did quite good deal Of talking.
For convenience let us call him Will
kins.
On his first Sunday morning In the
mountain hamlet Wilkinsffelt the need
of shave. He had no razor and there
was no regular barber In the town !;
but he learned from the hotelkeeper
that there was an old cobbler living
few doors away who sometimes
shaved transients.
In tiny shop he found an elderly ma,
tive with straggly chin whiskers and
mild blue eye The old chap got out
an ancient razor from somewhere.
stropped 1t deliberately and was soon
scraping away on the patrons jowls.
versation stealing over him.
This is a mighty lawless country
up here, amt it?" he began In the way
Of opening up some conversation.
81 don't know" said the old chap,
mildly. things is purity quiet jist at
present"
He paused to put keener edge on
his blade, then went on.
"Well," said wilkins, you won't
deny, suppose, that you have lot Of
murders In this town."
"We don't gin'rally speak Of 'em as
MURDERS" said the old man In tone
Of gentle reproof. up here we jest
calls 'em killin's."
"I'd call 'em murders, all right" said
wilkins briskiy. eff shooting man
down In cold blood from ambush isn't
murder, then I don't know murder
when I see one. that's ALL When was
the last man killed, as you call II, here
In this town."
"Why, last week" said the patriarch.
whereabouts was he killed." con-
tinued wilkins
fright out yonder In the street In
front Of this here shop" stated the old
man, with the air of one desiring to
turn the conversation Razor hurt
you much?"
''The razors all right" said wilkins
snappily. "What I want to know are
the facts about the killing Of this last
man. Who killed him?"
The cobbler let the edge Of the razor
finger right over the Adams apple OF
the inquiring stranger for Q neetins
moment
II done So" be said gently.
There was where the conversation
seemed to begin to languish.
tCsDyrasht BY the Central Press Asssciatssa.l