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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26
Short Blueberry
Crop This Year, Says
Chief InsD'r SOule

A. NJ. G. Soule, chief Of the divi-
sion Of inspection of the State de-
partment of agriculture, returned on
Wednesday from tour of the blue
berry section of Washington county,
and reports that the rains came too
late to be of benefit to the BURBERRY
crop. which will be 81 4 this year
in consequence of the extended
drought.
There were heavy frosts in Bed
dington and Deblois the first part Of
this week. said Mr.. Soule.
1.-The lateness of the BURBERRY crop
this year has resulted in a peak in
the canning industry that made it
necessary for the plants to operate
nights and Sundays in order to save
the berries that would otherwise
have spoiled before they could be
used"
On this trip. Mr.. Soue went as far
east as Machiasport, going down
over the so-called Air Line route.
and back by way of Cherryfield and
the coast route. Mr.. Soule said that
very few Maine folk have any COM
prehension of the extent of the blue
berry canning industry at present,
and told of a single big Gamer with
whom he talked while on this trip
who controls $4,000 acres of blue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26

cd to about eight per cent. 1t is nee
essary for the company to attract
capital and thus fair rate of return
must be paid to the purchasers OF
stock.
All that we ask Is that we be pro-
vided with enough return on our in
vestment SO that we may have a fair
return on our money, he declared.
Considering the items Of taxes. de-
probation, operating costs, etc, he
felt that 80 per cent annually is a
fair gross return for the company.
Attorney Maxcy stated that where
as the Commission had figured "a
to 20 per cent on the investment the
requirement for fair rate Of return
on the money. he believed that 1t
was too small and that the company
would probably lose money, and If 1t
did lose money receipts thus figured
on new construction it would later
be up to the people in the city to
pay more for the SerVlce-Which
raising of rates he believed would
be a poor policy.
He pointed out that in all cases
where extensions are sought an en-
dedvor is made for representatives of
the company and the petitioners to
come together and see If they could
agree on some proposition which
would result in the project going
through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26
STATE HOUSE
Meeting neil Wednesday, 49, 10 A. Nj

service from Hallowell on the Itch
field road to West Gardiner. a dis
lance of about four miles according
to the petitioners estimate.
Mr.. Parker testified that there
were IS 'signers for the electrical
service along the line petitioned for
and that the New England Tele-
phone Company has erected poles for
phone service up to the number of
1S5 along the route. From the end
of these poles to the Grange hall at
West Gardiner is a distance of a lit
tie over two miles. Witness said that
the Grange would use the electric
service for lights and the town of
West Gardiner will probably use the
service for street lights.
Attorney Everett H. Maxcy ap-
pearing for the power company
stated that according to the COM
pany's measurements the distance
from the last house now receiving
power - the Grange hall is five and
three-tenths miles.
you feel that the Central Maine
Power Company is entitled to a fair
return on its investment" asked
Alto -ey MaXcy.
"Certainly; we are not asking for
charity" Mr.. Parker replied.
Frederick w. Eaton, operating en-
Sineer for the power company, tes-
titled that the company estimated a
return of about $50 per farm per year
along the proposed route and the
Cobbosseecontee Grange hail would
probably not average more than a
single customer. Regarding the use
of the telephone poles for electric
light wires, he said that the Central
Maine Power Company would be OBJ
liSed to purchase from the New Eng
land Telephone Company one half
interest in the poles and right of
way, which would amount to $I5 per
pole for the 30-foot lengths and $40
or So per pole for the 25-foot
lengths and in addition there would
be additional expense for the con-
struction of cross arms on the poles
The company's estimate of the total
cost of everything necessary to give
service to these % prospective Gus
toners Is $7400. The estimated re-
turn from the IS customers is $500
a year. 1t would cost nearly as much
for the use of the phone poles as 10
put in new poles for the power COM
pany.
Testimony was given by Frank T..
Io"le, Edgar D. Tucker and Arthur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26
P, j, COMM, HEARS
SEVERAL COMPLAINTS
AGAINST c. N. P. co.
Extension of Electric Service
Into Rural Sections Sought
in Six Cases - Company's
Position Set Forth in Argu-
ment of Attorney Maxcy-
Matters Taken Under Ad-
visement by Commission

The Central Maine Power Com
pany was the respondent in a series
of cases heard by the Public Utili-
ties Commission Wednesday in which
inadequate power service was the
basis of complaint. The need of ex-
tension of the rural service of the
power company was pointed out by
the signers Of the complaints. while
on the other hand the company eX-
pressed its willingness to make ex-
tensions in such cases where it would
receive through return on the invest
ment to ensure a fair return on its
money. AT the close Of the several
hearings, the cases were taken I'M
der Amusement by the commission
pending check up on engineering es-
tibates.
The first complaint aired was that
Of Willard l. Parker of Farmingdale
and more than nine other persons of
West Gardiner against the Central
Maine Power Company, the petition
.rs seeking an extension of electric
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26
Report Forest Fire
Situation Improved

Forest Commissioner Neil L. VI
olette and Vico G. Isola, executive
secretary Of the Maine Harwood AS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26
Dept. Workers
Enjoy an Outing

The members of the office force Of
the State department of agriculture
yesterday staged party in welcome
of Miss Daisy V. Hunnewell of
Providence. r. l., former employe
of the department, who is passing
her vacation with her relatives at
East NVoolwich, and called at the
State House to visit her many friends
in the building
A good sized delegation from the
department left in automobiles the
latter part of the afternoon for
Charles Whites campsite at the new
development at Summer Haven.
taking with them the materials for
fine supper. broiled steak forming
the center of attraction. Swimming
was enjoyed, as there is a fine, white
sand beach near Mr.. Whites prop
erty, and the party had nice out
ing, returning to this city late in the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26
Charged with Selling
MOrtgaged property

State Highway Police Officers
John L. Marks and Arthur Cush-
man left Wednesday forenoon for
New Bedford, Mass, to bring back
Fred Gould of Sanford, who is want
ed at Skowhegan on the charge Of
selling mortgaged property. Gould
Is being held by the authorities at
New Bedford until the arrival Of the
Maine officers.
1t is alleged that Gould dealt In
automobiles to some extent, and dis
posed of few cars which had not
been entirely paid for, a procedure
which did not entirely meet with
the approval Of the owners OF the
cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26
The Delegation Sails

Paul D. Sargent. chief engineer Of
the State highway department, sail
ed from New York at IL A. NJ. We'd
nesday with the three other men,
bers Of the delegation appointed by
President Coolidge to represent this
country at the Fifth international
Road Congress at Milan. Italy. the
delegation sailed on the President
Harding. An important hearing IN
Washington. at which some of the
members are required to be, has been
postponed and it will be possible for
the delegates to make three weeks
tour of the capital cities Of Europe.
1t is possible the return will not be
before the middle of October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26

ISOLATION. returned early yest.,,..
morning from Washington 80. LAY
where they had been to inyes,iai E
fires In the forestry district. pusats
from Millinocket and Houltor ports
terday stated that the rains ~ ~ yea.
day were heavy in these part. .ues
Maine, and that the danger ~ .. q
est fires Is over for the iof.i
Chief Warden Frank King rsno esent
fire on Richardson Town oO 4
END, on which 80 men vss. tns,
ployed, the crew being sunsr,. sn.|
by Mr.. King and c. C. Murnh ,ise
Rangeley. SH@ o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26
Death Sen. Fernald
Causes Changes in
Plans of Governor

Governor Ralph o. Brewster and
Colonel Charles Dustin arrived in
this city Tuesday evening from
Damariscotta, where the governor
addressed a political gathering dur
ing the day. The death of Senator
Fernald was the occasion of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26

change in the program, and speeches
at several places which had been
planned for the remainder Of this
week have been postponed. A. spe-
cial meeting of the Governor and
Council will be held on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26

After much research, compar,n, J,
notes, and all that rot, the =
dangerous part of an oatmobu. loss
been found. It's the guy al y. .s
wheel. wi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-26

berry barrens, over 10000 OF this
enormous acreage producing berries
this year.
Evening star., 1926-04-28

Continued on Twenty-first Page)
Evening star., 1926-04-28

Mrs. Jardine, Mrs. Everett Sanders
and Mrs. Sol Bloom are among the
patronesses for the exhibition and
sale of Pkrainian peasant handicraft
to be held on the meZZanine of the
Maytiower today for the benefit of
Ukrainian orphans.
Evening star., 1926-04-28

Former Secretary of State and Mrs
Evening star., 1926-04-28

their apartment, 5000 Wisconsin ave-
nue. northwest.
The German consul general in New
York and Nine. Won Lewinski were
hosts at an informal dinner last eve
ming at their home on Sixteenth street
| in compliment to Mrs. Locke L. High
| leyman of Miami, who Is the guest OF
Mrs. John A. Hull, and Mrs. Johnson
| of Oklahoma City, who is the guest or
Mrs. George Mesta.
Maj Gen. and Mrs. John A. HUH
will be hosts at dinner this evening
at the Chevy Chase Club in honor of
Mrs. Locke T. Highleyman OF Miami,
| Fla, who is passing a few days In
Washington as their guest. Maj. Gen.
and Mrs. Hull also will entertain for
Mrs. Highleyman Friday evening at
| the dance of the Friday Evening Dane
| ing Glass, when they will have two
| tables.
Mrs. r. De Witt Talmage had a large
number of guests dining with ner ias'
night at the Mayfiower.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nils w. Nilsson of Bos'
| ton announce the engagement or the
latter's sister, Miss Queenie Ada-Maye
| Tomlin, principal of girls school III
| Washington, to Rev. Alfred Cheetham
A. K. c., rector designate or ST
Mary's City. Md.
Miss Tomlin is the eldest daughter
| Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Her
| bert Tomlin of Northampton. Mass.
and is actively interested in the educa
| ton of little children, and Will con
| tinue to carry on her work.
Mr.. Cheetham, who is theological
| associate of Kings College, London
has been serving as assistant in st
| Thomas parish, Washington, during
| the past year. He has accepted the
historic parish at st. Marys City.
| The wedding will take place June Z
at noon, the Bishop OF Washington
| the Right Rev. James f. Freeman, OF
| ficiating.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Dodd have is
| sued cards for an at home Sunday
afternoon, May 8, from to 7 o'clock
at $500 o street, in honor Of the of
ticers and directors of the Chamber
of Commerce of the United States anc
their wives.
| Mrs. Ralph Barnard and Mrs
| Charles Keefer entertained at lunch
con today at the Columbia Country
Club in honor of Mrs. Herbert Lord
newly elected corresponding secretary
| general, d. A. r., and Mrs. Johr
Beavers, newly elected vice presiden
general d. A. r.
| Among the guests were Mrs. Cunc
Rudolph, Mrs. Charles Winter, Mrs
George White, Mrs. William Corby
Mrs. Arthur Call, Miss Sophie Siebert
Mrs. Adam Wyant and Mrs. Frank
Briggs.
Mrs. Jardine, Mrs. Everett Sander.
| and Mrs. Sol Bloom are among the
| patronesses for the exhibition ant
sale of Pkrainian peasant handicraft
to be held ON the meZZanine of the
| Maytiower today for the benefit OF
| Ukrainian orphans.
Lrnrrno,. Conrofar,, Of Stata nd NIrc
Evening star., 1926-04-28

Schleiter of Pittsburgh, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson Morgan of Wilmington,
Del
Following the ceremony, q small
reception will be held at the home
of the brides parents for the two
families and out-of-town guests. Mr..
Stott and his bride will then leave
for q wedding trip and upon their
return will be in their apartment at
the Chastleton.
A quiet wedding but one Of interest
took place this morning at st. Ste
phen's Catholic Church, when Miss
Winifred NJ. Leckey, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles NJ. Leckey of 2600
Thirty-sixth place northwest, and Mr..
Michael O'Connor Pugh. son of Mrs
E. L. Pugh of Chevy Chase. Md, were
married. The bride was attended by
her sister. Miss Kathleen Leckey, and
Lieut. Edward l.. Pugh, L. S. NJ. c.,
was best man for his brother. The
ceremony was performed by Mgr. Cas-
sidy of st. Stephens. and the nuptial
mass said by Father Fitzgerald.
A wedding breakfast for the bridal
party was served at Rauscher's at
noon.
After wedding journey South Mr..
and Mrs. Pugh will be at home at
Evening star., 1926-04-28

her gown is of yellow georgette
crepe, made simply with long
sleeves. the bodice fitted with mar
row rows Of shirring over each hip.
| The neckline is round and the hem.
| line is finished off by a band of fine
cream lace. She will wear a hat of
yellow braid straw, trimmed with a
soft band of yellow satin ribbon,
which is tied into a fiat bow and
caught at one side of the brim. She
will carry an arm bouquet of yellow
Spring blossoms.
The bridesmaids will be Miss Lucy
Stott, sister of the bridegroom; Miss
Lucy Larner, sister of the bride;
Miss Helen Parker and Miss Mary
Parker, cousins of the bride. Their
frocks are of green georgette crepe
fashioned like that of the maid of
honor. They will wear hats like the
maid of honor and will also carry
yellow Spring flowers.
Mrs. Larner mother of the bride
will wear a gown of old blue chiffon,
made on straight lines and trimmed
with embroidered chiffon of the same
shade, and her hat is of black straw.
Mrs. Scott, mother of the bridegroom,
will wear q gown of powder blue
crepe, a black lace and straw hat
and a corsage bouquet of orchids and
lilies. of the valley.
Mr.. John Latimer of Pittsburgh VIII
be the best man, and the ushers Will
be Mr.. Southland Parker of Miffiin.
Pa; Mr.. Johnson Morgan, jr., of Will
mington, Mr. Robert Stott of Hagers-
town, Md, and Mr.. Donald Nash OF
this city,
Mrs. E. Southland Parker, grand
mother of the bride and Mrs. John
D. McChesney grandmother of the
bridegroom, will attend the wedding,
and among the out-of-town guests
will be Mr.. and Mrs. K. c. North OF
Selinsgrove, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Reed HAYES. Miss Rebekah Parker of
I,ewistown, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. E. d.
Parker, Mrs. c. w. Mayer of Miffin,
Pa; Mrs. John Latimer, Mrs. Walter
Evening star., 1926-04-28
Washingtonians to Witness,
Important Local Wedding.

One of the most important Spring
weddings will take place this after
noon when Miss Isabella Wilson Lar
ner, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
Larner, will Become the bride of Mr..
Charles Albert Stott, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Gurley Stott. The we'd
ding will unite two of Washington S
oldest families, and a large and dis
tinguished company, both residential
and official, will be in attendance. The
ceremony will be performed at 4
O'Clock in the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church. where the wedding
of the brides father and mother took
place, and the. Rev. Joseph X. Sizzo
and DR.. Wallace Radcliffe will Of
ficiate.
The arrangements are charming in
their simplicity. The church is deco
rated with Easter lilies and palms, and
at the home Spring flowers and ferns
have been used.
The bride will walk to the altar with
her father, who will give her in mar
riage, and she will wear gown of
lovely embroidered cream chiffon,
combined with ivory satin, the chiffon
used having been worm by the bride s
mother at her wedding.
The gown is fashioned along
straight lines, the chiffon forming an
overdress made with a round neck
line and long, loose-fitting sleeves,
and the satin made into plain
slip. The court train is of satin and
iler veil of rare Brussels net will be
arranged about her face in cape eff
feet and held with a wreath of
orange blossoms. She will carry a
shower bouquet of white lilacs and
lilies of the valley.
The costumes of the attendants, of
pastel green and yellow georgette
crepe, will lend Springtime atmos-
phere to the scene.
Miss Anna Southard Larner will
be maid Of honor for her sister and
Evening star., 1926-04-28
SOCIETY
Mrs. Coolidge Holding Reception for
Members of League of American
Pen Women Today.

The shoulders, at the back and were
'aught to the bodice near the waist
line. The court train was of satin.
md her tulle veil. which completely
yeiled the train, was arranged simply
about the face and held by a wreath
+ orange blossoms.
?Grs. f. Henry Molthan Of Wayne,
Pa, sister OF the bridegroom, was
matron of honor, replacing Mrs. Cecil,
who was prevented from leaving Bilt-
more, and Mrs. Richard Porter David
son was also a matron. The brides
maids were Miss Jacqueline Story,
maid of honor, and Miss Alice Emo of
Princeton, N. j.; Mile. Julia Helena
Pueyrredon and Mile. Raquel Pueyrre-
don, daughters of the Ambassador
of Argentina and Nine. de Pueyrredon,
and Miss Elizabeth Hit.
The attendants costumes were un-
usually lovely. made bouffant style of
orchid tulle over slips of satin of the
same shade. The bodices were close
fitting and the normal waistlines were
marked by narrow girdles of orchid
velvet ribbon. They wore hats of
leghorn straw trimmed with orchid
velvet. slippers and hose to match the
gowns and they carried arm bouquets
of blue and orchid delphinium, tied
with green taffeta ribbon.
Mrs. Story was in beige crepe, with
q hat to match.
DIR. S. Hamill Horne served as best
man for his step-son, and the ushers
were Mr.. Raymond Cox, Mr.. Foster
NcF'adden, Mr.. Cleveland Perkins, Mr..
Theodore Mariner, Mr.. Herschel
Johnson and Mr.. Francis White of
Washington and Mr.. f. Henry Mol
than of Wayne.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Story at 1922 Eighteenth street
where the relatives. out-of-town
guests and the Washington friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Story met.
Mr.. Reed is connected with the
State Department, and he and his
bride will make their home in Berlin,
where he will be stationed.
Evening star., 1926-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Reid Yates will
be at home to their friends Friday
afternoon at their residence, at 18th
and r streets.
Evening star., 1926-04-28

Mr.. Newton d. Baker. former Sec
retary of Wa~ under President Will
son, arrived in Washington this
morning, and is at the Willard
where he will remain until the latter
part of the week. Mr.. Baker came
here from Cleveland.
Evening star., 1926-04-28

Elihu Root arrived today at the VIII
lard, where they plan to remain sew
eral days. They motored to Washing
ton from Baltimore. where they have
been since early in the week.
Evening star., 1926-04-28

~ rRS. COOLIDGE will receive
N IN the visiting and resident
MI members of the League o
AV1 American Pen Women in the
blue room at the White
House at $50 this afternoon. The
reception will have the Distinguishing
.formality Of White House aides, one
of whom will make the presentations.
The home of the Vice President was
the center for an interesting Grour
of women today when Mrs. Dawes
entertained them at lunch. There
We're quantities of Spring flowers
used throughout the drawing room
suite of the home.
Evening star., 1926-04-28

Mrs. William Leonard Thurber en-
tertained at bridge luncheon today
in her home, in Chevy Chase. for Mrs.
Jeter G. Pritchard in celebration of
, her birthday anniversary. The other
guests were Mrs. Clyde b. Aitchison,
Mrs. Albert b. Baker, Mrs. Henry
Westman of Baltimore, Mrs. Robert
Rausch, Mrs. Robert II. Rausch, Mrs.
f. Taylor Chewing, Mrs. William A.
Wood, Mrs. George T. Wagner, Mrs
Walter A. English, Mrs. Lawrence
Radford Miss Josephine Murphy
Miss Mary Frey, Miss Elizabeth
Wagner and Miss Mary Packer.
Mrs. Ernest A. Heron of Oakland
Calf, was hostess at luncheon today
at Wardman Park Hotel. when she
had eight guests. Mrs. Heron, who
has been spending several weeks at
Wardman Park Hotel, will return to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-22
WISDOM IN MODERATION

Flow many get the impression
that the crowd elbowing past whiz-
zing by. whirring aloft. are thinking
only Of being unanimously ION
their way" without caring whittier
they are going or what they may do
after they get there?
Surgeon General Stitt Of the U. S.
Navy and a member Of the. Gorgas
Memorial Institute. finds it obvious
that this generation loves the ap-
pearance Of BUSINESS, pride our
selves on strenuosity and find in
ceaseless activity the main joy of
living. Then he concludes that "all
things in excess bring troubles to
men,"
He adds: 1.-THE results are clear to
the medical observer. On every
hand he sees health impaired by
chronic fatigue; disease and prema-
ture death induced by strain; mental
disorder made manifest by over
effort; and early decay brought on
by recourse to over-eating for slim
ulation. To show the price we pay
for speed: 240 steps per minute re-
auire 8 liters of oxygen; ESQ steps,
"a liters. Thus, in order to increase
our speed 17fo, we must eXpend 300%
more energy. 1t is the pace that
kills.
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The following divorces were grant
cd by Judge c. j. Dunn at the March
term Of the Supreme Judicial Court:
Josephine M. Shaw VS.. Fred T..
Shaw, cruel and abusive treatment,
custody of the minor child given TO
libelant.
Edward M. Olson VS.. Annie o. Oh
son, utter desertion for a period OF
three years.
Maggie Willard VS. Allen Willard,
extreme cruelty. custody OF minor
children given to libelant.
Margaret Beliveau VS. Gideon Bell
veau, cruel and abusive treatment,
vustoiy of minor children given to
libelant.
Ethel s. Hunt VS. Samuel A. Hunt,
non-support.
Minnie M. Hamlin. VS. Harry w.
Hamlin, gross and confirmed habits
of intoxication.
Anna S. Angrell VS. Rethel Angrell.
cruel and abusive treatment, name
of libelant changed to Anna >. Clark
Eva NJ. Hopkins VS. Laprillette w.
Hopkins, utter desertion for a per-
iod of three years.
Bernice A. Meade VS. Clarence w
Meade, extreme cruelty, name OF IL
belant changed to Bernice A. Buzz
zell.
/ Harry r. Mason VS. Maude A. Ma
son. cruel and abusive treatment.
Bernice S. Bradley VS. Everett Brai-
ley, cruel and abusive treatment
custody of minor child given to IL
belant.
Darwood II. Kallock VS. Mary B.
Kallock, utter dersertion for per-
iod of three years.