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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
VASSALBORO

soITTH-The hostesses at the
mTen Maple Farm" ENTERTAINERS
"a llers Tuesday afternoon who thor
oughly enjoyed the afternoon.
q I, Casey. who has been suHer-
mo with a very sore hand, caused
from the effect of splinter Is much
improved. S+r.r+
Of the National Home hospital: say :
ing he was recovering from MS III
ness and feeling much better. ,,u,
Amos Cunningham. of Churcn t1i'''
dined Friday at Il: merrill ..
Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Davis rece.set =
word. Thursday, of the death tnat
,orn;nq of their aunt. Mrs. Webster
Williams. of Waterville.
NORTH-A dance was held uheel
the auspices of the American Legion
THURSDAY evening last week. May
hail will be held by the same organ
station Nav 6, in the Citizens Hail;
The members of the Cathohc
Church will hold a Bazaar THURSDAY
and Friday of this week. =.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Lewis OIL
Augusta, are passing a few Gays
with Mrs, Lewis parents. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Benjamin Rogers. ,,,,
The NOIIn doSuipOAO
Cemetery Association will hold a
meeting at S F. NJ. Tuesday evening
in the Legion Hall. Important mat
ters and election of officers will be
taken. A good. attendance is de-
sired so the Association can get
started for the coming summer. All
members of the Association and
citizens who are interested In thls
welfare, are invited.
Funeral Of Veiora o. Murphy
NORTH-Euneral services for
slittle Velora d. Murphy were held at
the home of her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Jerry E. Murphy. Tuesday at
100, Deaconess Edith f. Porter,
pastor of the Methodist church Of
ficiating. A large number of rela-
tives and friends were present. The
flowers. mostly white pinks, We're
beautiful.
Much sympathy is felt for the
sorrowing parents. Interment was
in the family lot at East Vassalboro.
Richard Vince went to Clinton.
Thursday, for a few days visit with
friends.
Jerry e. Murphy has returned to
the Sanatorium at Fairfield, after
being called home by the death of
his little daughter.
Friends of Laura MacKenna are
sorry to learn of her illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
Freshmen Of WinsIow High Senoo' &c
Hold Speaking Exhibition

Sometime the early part of May,
the freshman class of Winslow High
school will hold a Freshman SPEAK
ing exhibition at Winslow Grange
Hall. The exact date has not been
decided. but 1t is thought that 1t VIII
be held May IA. Six girls and SIX
boys will speak, and an unusual
feature of the exhibition will be that
not a single prose recitation will be
given. All speakers will give poetry
selections, and 1t Is expected that
there will be a large attendance. as
it has been some time since WinsloW
has had a Freshman reading exhibit
ton. Those who will participate IN
this affair are the Misses Alice
Smith, Ruth Thing. Lucille Delano,
Dorothy Reed, Mary Mckenzie.
Doris Rhoades, James Nivison. Dean
Hodges. Closson Pelletier, Joseph
Chenervert, Neil Reynolds and
Theodore Perry. 1t Is also expected
that special music will be given
either by the high school or some
other orchestra. 1t will be time
pleasurably passed to be present on
this occasion.
Norman Marcia. who has been In
Foxboro, Mass. for some time where
he was employed at the Insane Hoh-
pital there is passing a vacation with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Marcia of Lithgow street.
Mrs. Samuel Clarke Is able to be
out after being confined to her home
for several days by illness.
Robert Cushman, who for some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26

worked and died,
The essence and quintessence Of their
lives.
Amy Lowell.
The summer of 1926 is to witness
one of the most extensive highway
building programs in the history of
Maine. Some of the most important
links of state highway yet uncom-
pleted are to be constructed including
long stretches of the state highway
between Kittery and Portland. the
principal thoroughfare of highway
traffic in the State.-The Maine Mo-
torist.
Somerset County was formerly the
northern part of Kennebec and was
incorporated March l, 1909. Por-
tions Of it have been given to Frank
lin, Piscataquis and Aroostook The
county contains % towns and six
plantations with Skowhegan as the
shire town. The area of Somerset
county is $3.50 square miles, its popu-
lation in 1920 was 37,171; its polls
were 11,202 and the value of its es
tates were $56,512,9S5.
Leonard Bacon Clark, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Eleazer w. Clark of Port
land, has made the honor roll in
mid-y year examinations at Yale Uni
versity. Mr.. Clark is a junior at
Yale. He has been among the high
ranking men of the university
throughout his college course. To
attain the honor roll at mid-years ii
is necessary to have an average rank
Of over 80. Mr.. Clark attended the
Adirordack-Flo school before
entering Yale.
Music-lovers of Biddeford and
Saco are pleased to learn of the
publication in the near future of a
song composed and arranged by two
young men of Biddeford. This
interesting and melodious ballard will
soon appear local. under the title
of "Aveu d'Amour." The words were
composed for this original work by
Victor Broadvest, better known in
Biddeford by the name of vic"
Proulx. The music for the new
selection was arranged by Prof.
Raoul Lepine, well known locally,
who has already made a name for
tlllllSSll dS d COllpOSeIs
The work of the Near East Relief
will be presented at the convention
Of the various denominations this
Spring, several of them having al
ready assigned time to Near East
speakers. Mrs. William Mort Jessop
will speak at the Maine Methodist
Conference scheduled for April 81 to
May 3 at Rockland, her address be-
ing slated for Saturday morning,
May /. DIR. Morris II. Turk will pre-
sent the subject at the coming Con-
gregational Conference in Portland
and can be calculated upon to give
a most able exposition of it, since
he has visited the various Near East
Relief institutions and is acquainted
at first hand with their methods.
Speakers will also present the topic
at the State Baptist Convention and
also at the diocesan convention of
the Episcopal Church to be held in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
CLEANS

At $500 car, potatoes make car
of black diamonds look like a pop
corn pushcart.-Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
FAIRFIELD

The Ladies' Sewing circle Of the
Uniyersalist church will meet Tues-
day afternoon with Mrs. Wallace Hill
on Newhall street. :.
The Conner sisters have sold
through B. A. Lascelle about forty
parcels of land, east of Main street,
including j. A. Harris Hardware
store. F. X. Chagnons restaurant, the
land occupied by the Main street
garage, the Campbell Auto top shop,
Ackley's blacksmith shop, Knights
wood working shop, the two family
house on Main street, known as the
Eaton house, the house on Gibson
street, three parcels of land surround
ing the Fairfield Manufacturing Co.,
a parcel of land near Files Dry Good
Store, a parcel of land occupied by
the Fairfield Cooperation Engine
House and twenty-seven lots along
and near Water Street. This pro-
perty has been in the Connor's name
for nearly one hundreds years and 1t
Is the largest group of business pro-
perty in the village Of Fairfield under
ownership.
The Fire Alarm which has been out
of order was tried out by Chief Fire
man Carl Duren Saturday noon and
was found to be alright SO that 1t car,
now be used in case of fire.
The Mabel Wentworth Philathea
class will hold their regular monthly
meeting and social in the lower Bap-
fist church vestries this evening at
1880.
Good Will Rebekah Lodge will hold
Public supper in their hall We'd
nesday evening at o'clock.
The w. c. T. u. held their regular
meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs.
A. NJ, Glidden on Newhall street. The
president, Mrs. Fred Savage, presided
and the meeting was opened with the
reading of the saith Psalm, after
which the regular business was taken.
Prin. E. S. Young was the speaker of
the afternoon and gave very helpful
talk on How We Shall train our
Children. The meeting closed with
the Lords Prayer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26

Myllykangas. Fanos, Maffeo, Olivia
and Pottala played on Fftchburg's
national championship high school
basketball team. Put only Ameri-
cans on guard" Well. that's what
Fitchburg did.-Worcester Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26

CENTER-Prescott Wood is i'll at
Wood sc
Inc United Workers of the Method
ISL Snurch. met Wednesday after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
Monday, April 26, 1925.

Capital is what you and ! have
saved out of yesterdays WAGES
Hartley Withers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26

Mayor George c. Precourt greatly
regrets the unfavorable advertising
that has been given the city through
sending out reports that the police
officers would have to purchase their
own flashlights and batteries or do
without them. What Mayor Pre-
court wished to convey to Chief of
Police Robbins, he said, was that the
department must economic in all
expenditures during the year. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
Funeral of Alden Allen Jr.

The funeral services of Alden Allen
Jr., the little infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alden Allen of Millinocket were
held at the home of his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Marden on Lower
Main street, Saturday afternoon, Rev.
Roderick ]. Mooney. pastor of the
Universalist church officiating. There
were many beautiful flowers. The
bearers were Fred Marden and Rufus
Tilston. The burial was in Maple
wood cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
MAINE GOSSIP
Books

Books
For books are more than books, they
the life.
The very heart and core of ages past.
The reason why men lived, and
worked and died,
The essence and quintessence Of their
lives.
Amy Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
IEprHA ENcAMpMEN1 NO

Meetings second and fourth TUESDAYS
of each month at 7.30 o'clock.
GEO. H. WADLEIGH. c. p.
G. s. PEASLEE, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. N.
Regular meeting sverv third TUESDAY
at 8 o'clock. P. NJ. degree.
LINWOOD ALBEE. Capt.
G. H. WADLEIGH. Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26

G. A. R. THE REGULAR MEETING
of Seth Williams Post No. Is. drst
Thursday OF each month.
D. w. PETTINGILL, ]. v. C.
WILLIAM McDAVID. Adjutant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26

ASYLUM LODGE, No. 70, ]. o. }. 2.
Initiatory degree April %. All Odd
Fellows and visiting brothers are In
yited.
LINwOOD F. ALBEE. N. a
ELLIS e. WALKER, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-26
Augusta Lodge Directory
BETHIEHEM LODGE NO as 3.

No. l3, 0. e. S. Stated meeting o.
first Wednesday of each month at Ma
sonic Temple. All sojourning member
are cordially invited to attend.
HAZEL NJ. WRIGHT. W. II.
ELSIE NJ. PINGREE, Sec.
q nrQH r,nnr- mad Fri fA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
IURY'S UNAN|M|TY
/. Il RULE IS OPPOSED
sAa-sz..s..s
Indiana Judicial Reforms
| Proposed to Speed Up
+ Law Enforcement.

BY the Associated FFeSs'
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. December
1S.-The unanimous verdict of II men
tried and true would no longer be pre-
requisite to criminal conviction in In
diana courts If judicial reforms look
ing toward speedier law enforcement
are adopted i'll compliance with sug-
gestions made yesterday by COM
mittee of the Indiana Bar Association
Conviction or acquittal OF felony de-
PENDANTS in other than capital cases
upon five-siXthS vote of the jury and
trial of misdemeanor cases by lurles
of 6 persons instead of II are among
the reforms urged by the committee.
Other prerogatives of defendants,
MANY of them finding their origin in
Magma Charta and the earliest Eng
fish common law, would be Sharply
abridged, with a view to minimizing
opportunity for dilatory tactics IN
criminal cases. Criminal juries would
determine facts only and not the law,
as in the present civil practice: prose
cutors could prosecute by atndaVlt
even when the grand jury is in ses.
sion: indictments would be shorn or
their technicalities and legal verbiage;
Judges would have discretionary
power over change of venue applica-
tions: defendants counsel would have
their peremptory challenges OF poten'
tial Jurors reduced sharply in number
and Jurors who have read newspaper
accounts of a case would be permitted
TO try 1t, under the committees RECON-
mendations.
The report will be submitted in Sec
tons to the membership of the asso-
citation. Those sections which are APP
proved will be used as a basis for bills
and constitutional amendments to be
submitted to the 1927 session of the
Indiana General Assembly when it is
convened in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
ARRESTED ON SERIES
OF CHECK CHARGES
Man Held in Connecticut Said to
Have Operated Swindle in
Washington
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
STANFORD. Conn. December is.
Said to admit having been in jail
and prisons on two continents. Will
liam B. Davis, alias B. w. Brewer,
president of Brewer & Co, Inc. of
NeW York, alias William B. Ringing.
nephew of the circus owner, was ar
rested here Thursday.
Davis" is said to be wanted in At
lantic City, Baltimore, Washington
Philadelphia and other Eastern cities
on charges of cashing bad checks.
He is said to admit having been de-
ported from England in 1919 after
bank swindle. being arrested in To-
ronto, New York City and San Fran
cisco. and serving sentence in the
Elmira, n. Y, Reformatory.
A collection of checks from banks
in various cities, together with a rub
ber-stamp outfit for certifying" the
checks, was found in his possession
when he was arrested.
Police records here do not list any
one under any of the names mentioned
as wanted by local authorities on any
charge, it was stated today at police
headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Monday, December 20.

Tomorrow should be lucky day,
! according to astrology, for Venus,
. Mars and Uranus are all in benefic
aspect. Saturn is adverse. Romance
! should flourish under this rule of the
stars and many lovers are likely to
( enter into engagements or to begin
courtship. II is read as fortunate
wedding day, since they who marry
I should see with the mind as well
as the heart.
Actors and actresses should benefit
under this sway, in unusual ways
not connected with their profession.
There is an exceedingly promising
sign for music and musicians.
!. American artists come under a most
: encouraging sign.
4 The day is an suspicious one for
: meetings OF intellectual persons.
2 Poets and philosophers should
4 benefit
j Saturn is in a place that indi-
Gates many reactionary influences
which will affect dress and manners.
This is rarely favorable rule
for aviation, which is to be much
more in demand for commercial uses
than is dreamed of even by its most
enthusiastic admirers.
All signs appear 10 presage a
Winter sea son of extraordinary trade.
American commerce will benefit
greatly.
u All the peoples of the earth are to be
Il drought close together by common
Ninterests in the new year. which is
TO be one Of the most brilliant in
history.
Vexation in small domestic affairs
Is indicated.
Children born on that day prob
ably will be most blessed with
worldly goods and domestic happi-
ness. Many may expect large in
heritances.
copyright 1920
It required seven seconds Longer
for a British aviator to climb 1,oot
feet with a wooden propeller than
NathsA metal propeller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
VALENTINO AUCTION
AIDED BY MOVIE FOLK
Spirited Bidding Arouses Active
Interest in Sale After Slug
gish Start.

9y the Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, December IS.
Motion picture land again took an
active part in the bidding on the per-
oonal effects of Rudolph Valentino as
they went on the auction block here
as a part of the settlement of the film
stars estate.
Although 500 persons. among whom
were few film folk, crowded the auc-
ton rooms, early sales of the day
were sluggish and bidding became
brisk only when Bebe Daniels, screen
actress and friend of Valentino,
started buying several pieces of his
collection of antique firearms. She
bought six Of them for a total of more
than $1,000. Robert Agnew accom-
panied Miss Daniels at the sale. Jean
Hersholt did some bidding. as did Ar
thur Freed, producer.
Valentines motor yacht, which was
bid in Tuesday at $2,910, was reoffered
yesterday because the first buyer
failed TO make large enough deposit.
Yesterday it went to r.. IL. Kings
bury of Huntington Beach for 81, 100.
The picture stars. Whitley Heights
property, which failed to tempt bid
ders last week. will be offered again
at xoday's auction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

II required seven seconds longer
for a British aviator to climb l,ooO
feet with a wooden propeller than
WathAa metal propeller.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
SNCCOLI YS. SWINGLE
Local Cue Artist to Meet Bristol Star In State Tournament Match At FL moro Academy.

Dominick Soccoli. representative Of the Fillmore Billiard Academy in the state pocket billiard champion ship tournament. Is scheduled to meet Bill Swingle of Bristol tonight at the Elmore in state match.
 Soccoli will have to take the match tonight In order to stay up with the first string for the first round in the league. He lost a tough battle to Gagnon Of Water bury in the Brass City last Thurs day by the score of 100 to aS and this has brought his standing down bit.
 Soccoli's playing this season has been of high order and followers in his camp are certain that the local cue artist will come through with sailing colors tonight. He defeated Swingle in former match and seemed at that time to have the Bris- tol boys number. Tonight. Soccol' will be in the best possible shape SC that his home town fans might see him at his best.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
HAS EIGHT CANDIDATES
 FOR ALL-AMERICA TEAM
The Western Conference Has Octet of Gritiiron Stars in Line
 For HOnOrs

Chicago, Nov. 30 P-The West candidates for All-American football honors, two of them being the unani- nous choice of Big Ten coaches for their position on the All-Conference team selected for the Associated Press.
 Bennie Oosterbaan, Michigan end who has been chosen captain for 1927, and Herb boosting, Minnesota fullback and the greatest point scorer in the Rig Ten this year, have the endorsement of all the Big Ten coaches as the best in their field. Bennie Friedman and Moon Baker. captains of Michigan and North western, were almost equally favored for the first All-Conference backheld, which Is rounded out by Marty Karow. Ohio State captain.
 The other four Big Ten stars picked by most of the coaches were Reitsch, Illinois center: Nelson. Iowa tackle; 'Shively, Illinois guard, and Hess, Ohio guard who was on many All-American elevens last fall.
 Johnson, Northwestern tackle, named on several newspaper All Conference teams. was but one vote behind the first and second selections of the coaches in the closest decision of the squad.
 There were A players selected by the coaches as worthy Of All-Con- ference rating, with Michigan and Minnesota leading in numbers by placing eight men each.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

o'clock, accompanied by Manager Larson himself, they went down ts the armory.
 So, think, there is no cause for an attack against the Emeralds or the certain player who picked up that team. Furthermore. wish 10 state that we will be ready to play the First Lutheran team later in the season for love. money or marbles and I guarantee we'll trounce them.
 Yours in sports.
 c. F. McCourt.
 Mgr. Emerald A. c.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1926

the first place, you had no game with the Emerald A. C. because we have not yet organized for the sea- son. This happens to be my side of the argument and l think Mir. Lar son, your manager, will verify my statement On Thanksgiving Day, Emerald team was approached by Mir. Larson in regards to a game with the Emeralds. He replied that he couldn't secure the Emerald
 team but would pick up a bunch
 of fellows and play under a different
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

name to which Manager Larson agreed.
 This team which the Emerald player had gotten together was ready to play Saturday night at the scheduled time s o'clock when Man ager Larson approached them and and the game was off. At that mo- ment, the manager of the Burritts came along and asked the team if they would fill in in the preliminary at the state armory. This they agreed to do and at about S:l5
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
Can You Think of the
 Good Old Days When

Graham and 'Red' Campbell Of the New Britain diamonds were among the speediest outfelders in state baseballo
 Red" L'Hereux starred behind the bat at St. Thomas Seminary and later caught for New Britain in the Connecticut league in the days of "Chappie" Ward, Reggie" Brown and other we'll known luminartes?
 Cabbage" Cabrera. New Britain shortstop, stole second and third bases in succession on the sharp begging Joe" Casey, Hartford catcher, in loose game at Electric field?
 Hogan Yancy and Jim" Hart, playing center and right fields, re- spectively, for Hartford. collidod Wethersfield avenue grounds, and a Waterbury player came within few feet of a home run inside the grounds, being thrown out at the plate on close play? The Nigger Hill bunch used to have eyes for none but Bill" Cor man when he played with New Brit ain high school football team? Bridgeport team put in six sub stitutes in vain effort to stop Bill Riley and Patsy" Delaney, Nutmeg | linemen, from crashing through and upsetting plays behind the line? Bite" Higgins played end, was sprinter and a nifty boxer all in one season?
 Juan Peterson, fullback for the | Fearless in the days of their rivalry with the Yeabos. was a heavyweight ! fighter with solid punch? ] Jimmy Clinton and Bill NeliGan ! fast rushes in the amateur Roller { Polo league when the Nutmegs. 1n- | dependents, Dublins and other teams 1 played fierce preliminaries to the | big games at Hanna's armory? Any fellow who could cut a figure i eight" on ice skates was certain to
 attract a crowd of admirers at
 Rhodes pond, White Oak, Doerr's S
 pond or the Acid Holeo"
 Pete Cabelus and Frank Seidor | made q nice battery in the days of
 the Annex baseball team?
 The most important part of the
 police baseball games between Hart
 ford and New Britain was the picnic
 that followed the battle on the dia-
 mond?
 The test of good waltzing was to
 balance a glass of water on the head i and glide about the floor without i spilling a drop?
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
THREE TIE TIIITS

three tie games during the 1926 foot ball season. Two were scoreless affairs with Baldwin Wallace and Western Reserve. The other was n 14-14 tussle with Akron.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
TEAM IS REORGANIZED

The Amateur All-Stars. who went through a nine-game schedule with out a defeat last winter, have re- organized and are seeking games. The team consists of "Kisky" Feld- man, Red" Sandstrom, Charley Bigge. Joe Plurim, and Abe Aron- son. Manager Aronson would like to hear from the Burritts, West Cromwell, or other fast amateur be secured by telephoning 1882.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
COMMUNICATED
Emerald Manager Says Luthcrans Never Contracted for Game With His Quintet.

Manager G. E. McCourt, in a let ter to the "Herald' today. takes is- sue with the management of the First Lutheran basketball team re- garding their claim that the Elmer aids ran out on a game scheduled for last Saturday night. The letter follows:
 Dear sirs:
 T think an apology is due the Emerald A. c. basketball team for lished in last nights Herald" In