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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
COLBY Prize
SPEAKING CONTEST
TO Be HELD IN MAY

Mya 18th has been chosen as the
date for the 18th annual Lyford In
terscholastic Prize Speaking Con-
test to be held under the auspices
OF Colby college in the college chap
ell. Both trials and finals will &C.
cur at that time with the latter be-
ing conducted in the evening. Fully
as many schools will be represented
as In any former year and a large
number of contestants is expected.
Preparations for the entertainment
OF the speakers have been made al
though not finally decided upon.
They will undoubtedly consist of en-
tertalnment at the various fraternity
houses on the campus and in addi-
ton to that banquet at 6 o'clock
FRIDAY. The exact number of con-
testants who will compete at that
time is not known definitely but It is
expected that at least so prepare ory
school boys will represent their vari-
Gus schools. Committees of under
graduates will be appointed within
short time to take charge of the
entertainment of the visitors while
they are the guests of the college.
Thirty schools have already re-
quested application blanks for their
individual speakers and several moe
will undoubtedly be represented.
These schools are: North High
school. Worcester. Mass; Leavitt
Institute. WATERFORD High school,
Dalton. Mass, High school. Jordan
High school, Maiden High school,
Maiden. Mass, High School of Com
merce,- Worcester, Mass. Bangor
High school, Cony High school, King
held High school. Good Will High
school, Strong High school, Coburn
Classical Institute, Bridgton High
school, Carmen High school, Water
vile High school, Winthrop High
school, Easthampton High school,
Easthampton, Mass, Hebron acad-
envy, Higgins Classical Institute.
Maine Central Institute, Milo High
school. Skowhegan High school,
Newport High school, Trap acad-
envy. Clinton High school, Foxcroft
academy, Richmond High school, and
Sanford High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Lewiston Pastor
Speaker at Baptist
Mems Club Tonight

Dr. George F. Finnie, pastor of the
Baptist church in Lewiston, is to be
the speaker at a meeting of the
Mems club of the First Baptist
church in the church vestry this
evening. He will talk on his expert
ences and observations in France,
England and the Near East. A ban
quet to precede the meeting will be
served by the members of the Phila-
thea class at which the speaker will
be the guest of honor. The banquet
will be served at $50 o'clock and the
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
ROME

Funeral Services Miss Lila Morrow
Funeral services for Miss Lila
Morrow, who passed away after a
five days illness with double pneu-
monia were held at the home of her
sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Barton Richardson, Friday at II
o'clock and were attended by large
circle of friends and relatives. The
floral tributes were many and beau
tiful. testifying to the high esteem
in which she was held. among them
was lovely set piece from the
school in which she has taught for
many years and in which she will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Makes Pumping Up Tires
Unnecessary

Chicago, Ill.-F. E. Hughes. Suite
269C, 424 n. Homan Ave. of this
city has perfected "a new air-tight
valve cap that enables auto owners
to pump up their tires once and never
touch them again until punctured or
worn out. Leading tire manufacture
ers, after thorough tests, have ap-
proved Mr.. Hughes invention and
banished the old theory that air es-
capes through rubber. One imitation
lasts the life of tire, and tire mile
are Is doubled. These caps retail for
$1.25 for set of five. The inventor
wants agents and will send proof
and sample Free. Write him today.
ADV.
aprS-22
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Birthday Party

Miss Marie Dodge gave a birthday
party to large group of her little
friends at the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold w. Dodge
Manson street, on Monday afternoon
Apr. ID, in honor of her eighth birth
day and the following were present
Dorothy Lane, Elinor Lane, Betty
Lane, Geraldine Cargill, Ruth Sta
pies, Samuel Haines. Ruth Trickey.
Ruth Bartlett, Virginia Haines, Mad
cline Bradford, Violet Hatfield. Cath
crime Tewksbury. Elinor Tewksbury
Marion Tewksbury, Elaine Younger.
Elinor Blaisdell, Marjory McCully.
Glenna Badger. Alice Conroy, Arlin.
Salley and Marie Dodge.
The rooms were beautifully deco.
rated with pink and blue crepe pa
per and the long dining table was
loaded with many delightful gifts
including favor baskets, which add
ed. much joy and pleasure to the
occasion. The two grandmothers of
Miss Marie Dodge. Mrs. Mary Dodge
and Mrs. Gertrude Smith were pres.
ent. After delightful hour passe
in games and plays, delicious re
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Many Waterville people will learn
with sorrow of the death of Rev.
Dwight A. Ball. former superinten-
dent of Universalist churches in
Maine, which occurred at his home
in West Somerville, Mass. last Mon
day night. For a number of years
Mr.. Ball made his home in Augusta
and he was we'll known through
Central Maine. Funeral services are
TO be held tomorrow afternoon and
burial is to be in this State. At the
time of his death Mr.. Ball was the
pastor of a large church in West
Someryille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
BANGOR MAN
SUFFERS SHOCK

Orrin 7. Dore of Bangor, an elderly
man who has been working In this city
the past few weeks. suffered snoch
while riding on street car on Nam
street yesterday afternoon. He was
taken to the Eden Inn, where last
evening he was resting comfortably,
and il is expected that he will Recover.
son in Bangor was notified of his
fathers condition and he will come to
Wateryille this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Madison fire alarm was sounded at
BELGRADE

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Stevens and
son have arrived at their summer
home after passing the winter in
Florida
Adjutant General Hanson and
family from Augusta. visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hanson,
Monday.
Andrew Buker is working for Ed
Wadleigh, who is making fine milk
room.
William Wadleigh is building a
new hen house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chase. who hay e
been passing the winter with their
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Wadleigh,
have gone to Boston.
Miss Melva Bullock is working for
Mrs. Nora NIinot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Favors Europe's
Economic PROGRESS

New York. April 21.-[P)-The
senate's ratification of the Italian
debt funding agreement today was
constructive development. which
should have an important bearing
on Europe's economic progress.
French francs. after repeatedly
touching new levels for several days,
were strengthened by the better Eu-
ropean outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

freshments were served, consisting
of ice cream, cake. fancy crackers,
CONNECTIONS and fruit, and all pres
ent report a most enjoyable time
and wish Miss Marie many happy
birthday anniversaries.
BEANS CORNER-Mrs. Beatrice
Perkins and two children of Dover
are visiting at her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alma Dow, for a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Marstas were
visiting over Sunday at Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses Cox.
Olin' Salisbury, who is in Ken
nebec Valley Hospital. recovering
from an operation a week ago, is
getting along fine.
Ernest Gilbert was business cal
Ter in Hartland. Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ames and
daughter. Doris, were callers, Sun
day, at Oral Smalfs.
Charles Salisbury was caller in
Hartland. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

pendicitis. at the Plummer Memorial
hospital, Dexter, last week. is resting
as comfortably as could be expected,
considering the seriousness of the
case. -
Quentin Piper has been suffering
from serious attack of bronchitis
for several days. tf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Cannine-G Gilbert

Roland H. Canning of Winslow, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hallet Canning of
Diligent River, Nova Scotia, and
Anna L. Gilbert of Winslow were
united in marriage yesterday ac-
cording to returns filed at the office
Of the city clerk. Rev. Robert Gay.
rector of st. Marks church per-
formed the ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Caron.S Stevens

The marriage returns of Joseph
Caron, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Caron of this city, and Eva Stevens,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Stevens of Fairfield. have been filed
at the office of the city clerk The
ceremony was performed yesterday
BY Rev. Father j. A. Winner of
Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Everett Z. Bragg

Everett Z. Bragg died at his home,
81 Edwards street, at o'clock yes
terday afternoon after a short illness.
He was born in Sidney 50 years ago
but had made his home in this city
for the past 35 years.
He is survived by a widow. Emma
e. Bragg; daughter, Mrs. Agnes Hurd
Of Rochester. N. H; son, Alton B.
Bragg of Waterville; two brothers,
Alva Of Fairfield and Wesley of Whit
insville, Mass: and sister, Mrs. S.
II. Redman of Pennington. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Harold 1inwood Potter

Harold Linwood Potter, Fl months
I'D son of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Potter
of the County road, died last evening
after a short illness of pneumonia
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
A Raw, Sore Throat
Eases Quickly When You
Apply q Little Musterols

Musterole won't blister like the old
fashioned mustard plaster. Spread 1t
On with your fingers. It penetrates to
she sore spot with a gentle tingle,
oosens the congestion and draws out
the soreness and pain.
Musterole is a clean. white ONT
nent made with oil OF mustard
brings quick relief from sore throat,
bronchitis, tonsilitis, Group. stiff neck,
as,stnma, neuralgia, headache, conges-
Won, pleurisy, rheumatism. lumbago,
pains and aches Of the back or joints,
ssprains. sore muscles, bruises, chill
pains. frosted feet. colds on the chest.
heep 1t handy for instant use.
To Mothers: Musteroie Il also
made in n1ilder form for babies
and small children. Ask for
Children's MusteroIe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Canton Halifax, No. "a, P. NJ, I. Q.
n r. will hold a special cantonment
this evening at s o'clock In Ood
Fellows hall. Important business IS
to come before the canton ana an
members are requested to be pre-
sent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
MADISON

Night Officer Albert Duckworth is
confined to his home with an attack
of the grip and his place is being
taken by Chief of Police Leroy Gill
bert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
FOR PIMPLY SKIN

"All pimples are inflammation of
the skim" says Peterson, land the
best and quickest way to get rid of
them is to use Peterson's Ointment"
Used by millions for eczema, skin
and scalp itch, ulcers. old sores and
piles. Big box so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Charles Begin has commenced
work in the barber shop in the Elm
wood hotel. For some time Mr.. Be-
gin has been connected with the
Central Maine Power Co., at the
Pangs station,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

K. ]. Hanly of Boston, formerly
pianist at the City Opera House, has
gone to Belfast to visit his father
after visiting friends in Watervilie
fnr a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The Independent Order of Fores-
ters are to give a public whist party
tomorrow evening at Modern Wood
man hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

Haines Theatre: Marion Davies in
"Beyerly of Graustark," with An
tonic Moreno, Creighton Hale and
Roy darcy. Monte Blue and Doro-
thv Devore in, THE Man Upstairs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

silver Theatre: The Trumbull
PLAYERS present the drama, THE
Rad Man." with Miss Isabel Gould
in the leading role.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Change in Train Schedule

A radical change in the time of
arrival and departure of trains in
Madison will go into effect next Mon
day by the spring schedule of the
Maine Central Railroad. The morn
ing train will leave at $50 o'clock
instead of a half hour later, as at
present. The south bound afternoon
train will leave the same as at pres
ent. 1.30. The north bound forenoon
train will arrive at 1850 A. NJ. or
three-quarters of an hour earlier
than at present; the evening train
will arrive at 4.36 P. NJ, or 10 mill
utes earlier than at present.
Madison fire alarm was sounded at
) o'clock Tuesday afternoon for a
grass fire near Hollingsworth &.
Whitney street. The fire was caused
by the burning of a hen house.
Earl McColley of Sharon. Mass,
arrived in Madison, Wednesday fore
noon, to pass few days with his
family.
Mrs. l.. w. Farrar OF Dallas. Tex,
arrived in Madison, Wednesday fore
noon, being called here by the ILL
ness of her father. Rev. ]. z. Rob-
ertS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
r,rnNEspAY AND THURSDAY

city Opera House: Johnny Walk
In "The Transcontinental Limit
Cd" Lefty Flynn in. THE Traffic
Con" Two part comedy. THE
Naked Marvel" Walter Hood and
his orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

The Forest j. Pare post of the
veterans of Foreign Wars is to hold
a smoker and entertainment at the
post rooms this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
PITTSFIELD

Harry L. Cornforth went to Unity
Tuesday to attend the funeral service
of his aunt, Miss Isabel Cornforth,
whose death occurred Saturday. The
funeral service was held Tuesday.
Rev. c. L. Wheaton, pastor Of the
Manson Street Methodist church of
Pittsfield, officiating.
Earl N. Vickery was in Unity Tues
day to attend the funeral services Of
the late Isabel Cornforth.
Miss Inez Welch of Boston. who
has been guest at the home of her
sister, Mrs. James Daily, Chester
street. returned to her home Monday.
Bert Atwell was a weekend guest
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Allie At
wei. Peltoma avenue, and returned to
Boston Monday, whereN he hold the
position of motor tester with the Edi-
son Light Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles II. Healey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Healey went TO
Fairfield Tuesday to attend the fu-
chant.
Mrs. Dexter Brown went to Brock
ton. Mass, Tuesday. for visit with
her grandmother, Mrs. Louise Brown.
Mrs. Z. o. Clement went to Bangor
Tuesday to. consult an eye specialist.
Pittsfeld Tuesday Club
The annual meeting of the Pittsfield
Tuesday Club was held at the home
of Mrs. Nellie Vickery, Mrs. vickery
and Mrs. Mertie graves. hostesses.
After the usual business the an
nual reports of the secretary and
treasurer were read and approved and
the following officers elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. Sadie
Mayo: vice president, Mrs. Jennie
Randlett; secretary, Miss Lena Marsh;
assistant secretary. Mrs. Mertie
Graves: treasurer. Mrs. Kate Givens;
press reporter. Miss Minnie Porter.
Remarks were made by the outgoing
president, Mrs. Nellie Hunnewell, and
by the incoming president, Mrs. Sadie
Mayo. A social hour followed and the
hostesSes served delicious refresh
ments assisted by Mrs. Barbara Foster
and Mrs. Dorothy Haseltine pouring.
The third monthly meeting of the
young people of Pittsfeld will be held
in the Baptist church Sunday. April
"a. at o'clock. There will'be a social
hour and light lunch served by the
Christian Endeavor society. followed
by the devotional service, at which
will be discussed further Christian
characteristics, taking up the sub
jects of social life, citizenship, home
building, friendship and affection, and
religion and spiritual vaules. This
meeting is for young people between
the ages of II and "a. Raymond Brown
president of the Young Peoples Coun-
Gil, will preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Mrs. Charles Twitchell was a bus

Mrs. Charles Twitchell was a bus
mess caller in Augusta, Tuesday.
j. S. Healey was in Fairfield on
Tuesday to attend the funeral serv
lee of the late Eugene Merchant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Hamlin
Mainstream were among the bust
ness callers In town Tuesday.
Charles Simpson was in Waterville
on business Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred w. Lane left TUESDAY
for Boston, where she joined MIR
Lane, who returned there from a
business trip to New York.
Frank Pickard of Jackson, a for
mer resident of Detroit, was in town
calling on friends Tuesday.
Roy Farley of Bangor was a bust
ness caller in town Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Charles SanbOrn

Charles Sanborn died at his home
in Detroit. Tuesday morning. His
age was So years. He is survived by
a widow, Carrie A. Sanborn. and a
son. George E. Sanborn. Mr.. San
born was well known and had many
friends in Pittsfield and vicinity. The
funeral will be held from his late
home Thursday afternoon and Rev
c. l.. Wheaton. pastor of the Man
son Street Methodist church OF
Pittsfiield, will officiate.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
FEW BATTERS ABLE
TO STICK AT 800
Only "a Since 1871 Have
Hit at That Figure.

Just two dozen batsmen out of the
more than 5000 regulars who played
professional baseball in the big leagues
since the sport was inaugurated In
1871 have maintained q batting aver
age of 800 or better over a ten-year
period.
OF these "a select players. eight, or
one-third of the number, are playing
ball today. They are: Ty Cobb.
Rogers Hornsby, George Sisler, Iris
Speaker, Babe Ruth, Harry Heilmann,
Eddie Roush and Eddie Collins. The
first four named placed their name
near the top Of the heap. Only one
of the ancients, Pete Browning, of
the eighties, broke into the snobbish
circle of swat.
Cobb with lifetime average of 1863
comes first; then Hornsby with 1853;
with Browning batting 1868 for his
dozen years of play.
The others with their averages are:
Sisler, 1852; Speaker, $40; James
O'Neill, .34S; Dan Brouthers, .348; Ed
Delehanty, .346; Babe Ruth, .S46; Will
lie Keller, .345; W. r. Hamilton, .344
Jess Burkett, .342; Cap Anson, .341 I;
Nap Lajoie, 1888; Sam Thompson,
1877; Harry Heilmann, 1886; Rousch,
1884; John McGraw, 1884 Mike Donlin,
1874 Eddie Collins, 1888; Hugh Duffy,
$50; Hans Wagner, 1923; Barry, 1923;
G.. Van Haltren, .322.
Cobb leads those with the greatest
total of hits, with 1898, and the others
with more than 5000 are Speaker,
Arson, Lajoie, Eddie Collins and Wag-
ner.
Arson played the longest term Of
years-27. while Cobb and Lajoie to-
tailed 81 each. Sisler and O'Neill
have the shortest term of years in
the register, with the minimum ten
each.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16
SpnrtNntes
Montreal has a Chinese ski club.

Montreal has Chinese ski club.
To the average golfer an eagle is
as extinct birdie as the dodo.
The first rules governing baseball
were drawn in New York In 1857.
Olympic tennis games are sched-
uled at Amsterdam July to Is, 1928.
Harvard has runner named Mil
Ter who weighs 30 pounds. He does
the century in 09.S.
A cynic is one who observes that
all work and no play is good de-
scription of some golf.
Tacoma has a municipal fishing
pond, ten miles long and one mile
wide, which will be stocked with trout.
George L. Mittlesdorf, Jr., '27, of
West Orange, N. J., has been elected
captain of the Colby college track
team.
Dean Cromwell, track coach at the
University of Southern California, be-
lieves that some one will soon run
100 yards In 9.4 seconds.
Jack Bernstein, lightweight boxer,
used to fight under the ring names of
Battling Kiddy and Kid Murphy. His
real name is Jack Dodick.
Fred Low, a professional at the
Unicorn Country club, near Boston,
Mass, recently made his first hole in
one after playing the game for 20
years.
Ralph Milford, auto racer, is known
as 1.-THE Parson" because he never has
used tobacco, liquor, or profane Ian
guage and observes the Sabbath
strictly.
Charles Hoff, Norwegian pole vault
er, will be the official guide of 100
Northwestern university students and
friends when they visit the Univer-
sity of Oslo this summer.
University of California will use
$50 gallons of gray paint In painting
seats and woodwork of the big sta
dunn so that it may be inviting when
the students return to college next
semester.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-07-16

spirit of cooperation. This new spirit
has found expression in many ways,
not least among them being the wide
spread and rapid growth Of the Gus
toner ownership movement.
The American newspaper is, by its
very nature, q local institution, its
own community's mirror, voice, mar
ket place and leader. But, just as
America is a national community, COM
posed of thousands of local centers, so
the American press as a whole Is
unit formed by nearly 14,00) local pa
pers which reflect the national life.
In this capacity newspapers together
perform a nationwide economic serv-
ice comparable to that performed by
each for its own community. Con-
nected up for the transmission and
exchange of news they form ma
tional market place in which knowl-
edge of the goods of any locality may
be found
How prodigious is the volume of
newspaper advertising In facilitating
this process is disclosed by the fact
that of the $75OOOO,OOO used in such
advertising in 1925 nearly one-third
was paid by producers of goods which
are distributed throughout the nation.
Visit where he will, the traveller will
find in the show windows of almost
any town the same makes Of safety
razors, toilet powders, cold remedies,
hand cameras, mems hats and cloth
ing, women's wear, shoes and other
commodities with which he was famil-
lar in his home town. Indeed, 1t may
be hard for him to realize, in the face
of such display, that he actually has
Travelled at all.
Just as our newspapers have unified
our thoughts, aims and ambitions, so
have they made possible the distribu-
ton and the sale Of our national mer-
chandise.
In much the same manner that an
important piece of news of interest to
all is, in a single day, broadcast to
every corner of the land, so can the
message of a product be distributed
by the advertiser And 1T is now an
accepted fact that this message also is
news"
Kaleidoscope as 1t appears to be,
our civilization is a stable civilization,
nevertheless. How can stability exist
amid much diversity? 1t could be
DESTROYED If any large part of the
American people become deliberately
perverse.
In this larger sense the American
newspaper constitutes the nerves Of
our entire social system.