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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04

sally Alarch's itfie sister. "Puss.
All, then, II was she who
owned the hlis handkerchief, en-
broidered with an for
~ arcln!'
Reggy stood looking down ~
the snapshot for q fun minute,
then picked up the watch from
the dresser and carried e into
the living room where Ranny
was.
she placed the keys ii his
right vest pocket. opened the
watch and looked squarely into
his eyes.
She had made d sudden deci.
sion that was going 20 change
her whole lifel Pale and shaken
with that decision, she went back
70 Ranny and stood before him.
81 want to talk to you" she
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04

Whenever YOU wish dear
she said
But won't you have to let your
office know? Maybe they'll ex-
pect you to 60 back there for
little Wlatle2 They've been pretty
decent to you, he asked.
Then WAREHOUSES told him. Not
without some Enisgivings. Suppose
be were to prove ~ be one of
those, high minded youths who.
are afraid Of marrying girl who
has money for fear OF public
opinion and the talk that he had
married for money Suppose. even
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
The Story Thus Far

PEGGY STARR has been engaged RANDALL PHELPS for
break their engagement He
tells her With brutal frannss that he's in love with her ehu
! FAY SHIRLEY. @.s,
Hearboken Peggy gives him greatly to the satisfaction
her AUNT AGONY the srewd old maid who reared her Aunt
viii stick woman and she
ubs him lazy besides She encourages Peggy
PETER WILK. bachelor Of whom kanny has
81 always been jealous
Her opinion Of Ranny to be justified too when &c and
and he marries Peggy after all he
spell and worries Peggy By going out
with poker and losing sums OF money
UneompnnE Peggy does her own hosewcrk and gs a.ong
Ranny baby he over new leaf ana
model husband for time Fay announces heE
old beau. and shortly marbles KIM
Ranhya Young LOILY commoOn III the family
BO1LE
studying Law the side MOTHER PHELPS yowsshe VII
lever forgive the pair, but she finally does.
She Peggy friends and the might when
Phelps telephones
helm anny il out pIayng poker ana Peggy doesn know where
Is find him. and hours afterwafd when RAINY
I'M To- his wife and
child with streaming down his face
Peggy whispers 10 him. TN 50 happy cOuld Die
efsk $780,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
The Threat

4 UNn AGONY threatens te
take steps which win
plunge Peggy into = greater
fnudllIe than ever. Another
disclosure with regard t.
2nn1ny Isl made. Peggy con.
eSts 70 entertain Rannys
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
Sugar from Fir Trees

SPECIES 81 Douglas En- is British Columbia produces sugar
Viii an snow Al rs ps i &c spine. & s
forms in little drops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-04
The proper care Of
your teeth and gums
Your mouth may Be
yoisr most dangerous
enemy

PROMINENT dental author
tiles agree that upwards Of
seventy per cent of general
bodily disorders gain access
70 the body through The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
Decree in Contested
Divorce Action Is
Granted Mrs. Robbins

After a hearing which began on
Wednesday afternoon and extended
we'll into Thursday afternoon. Judge
William H. Fisher presiding at the
January term of the Kennebec coun-
ty superior court, granted divorce
to Mrs. Elizabeth Robbins, who
sued her husband, Wendall I. Rob-
bins. charging cruel and abusive
treatment. The custody Of the three
minor children was given to the
mother but the amount Of alimony
has not yet been determined.
The testimony in this case was Of
such a nature Thursday that 1t was
deemed wise by Judge Fisher to
hold the hearing not in the court
room, but in an adjoining room, with
only those interested in the case in
attendance. The testimony was not
made public.
Court finally adjourned Thursday
afternoon after session lasting
since January II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

The heavy drama is lightened by
excellent comedy touches and a
pleasing romance between the son
and an actress, who is true blue, with
Jack Pickford and Constance Ben
nett In these roles. The entire cast
is high class and such care has been
used in its selection that Marc Mac
Dermott was chosen for a role that
Is little more than ''bit."
Not only has Clarence Brown given
this picture exceptional direction but
with an excellent story to begin with
the continuity has been developed
with unusual smoothness and skill.
The various elements sandwich per-
fectly and while the identity Of the
slayer is hidden SO that few will
guess 1t, there is no placing Of sus-
picion on innocent parties nor Is
there a dearth Of leads" pointing to
the guilty man. The altogether adj
mirable construction and develop
ment aids In making 1t an exceed
ingly well-rounded production.
The companion or added feature is
Jack Hoxie in 1.-TWO Fisted Jones'"
Admirers of red FLOODED western
drama. A treat is in store for them
today and tomorrow, when Jack
Hoxie In Two Fisted Jones" is the
main attraction.
Admirers of Hoxie know him as
one of the most daredevil type Of the
cowboy hero brigade, and he fights,
rides and executes any amount of
nerve-racking stunts.
Jack HoXie is at his best In this
picture and supported by a talented
cast, with Helen Lynch as the pretty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
KENNEBEC COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
FOR week OF FEB. |

The following routine business has
been transacted at the Probate Court
the week of February /. 1925.
Wills proved, approved and allow
ed-Of Lille e. Harding, late OF
Madison, Somerset county. Charles O..
Small Of Madison, executor.
Administrations granted-Of the
estate of Phillip NJ. Carver. late OF
National Soldiers Home, Elizabeth
City, Virginia, Keith Ryan OF Ma
tional Soldiers Home, Togus. admin
Soule late Of Gardiner, Marion d.
Smith of Gardiner, Administrative.
Conservators appointed--Of the es-
tate Of Nellie A. Tibbetts of Augusta
William IT. Fisher Of Augusta, con-
servator.
Commitment to Pownal State
School-Joseph Girard Pelletier Of
Waterville.
Adoptions granted-Raymond De-
libac adopted by George Wilbur and
Emma M. Trask Of Augusta.
Accounts allowed-First and final
account of William T. Hanley, ad-
ministrator Of the estate of Thomas
A. Hanley late Of Togus; distribution
account of Augusta Morrill,, executrix
Of the will of James w. Morrill, J. e
OF Augusta; maj account or Lew I.
Williams, administrator Of the estate
Of Eunice B. Williams late Of Au-
gusta.
Inventories filed-Tn the estates Of
Hubbard White late Of Clinton;
Blanche Pauline Pitter Robinson,
minor. Of Winthrop; Walter A. Glea-
son late Of Oakland: Alfred w. Clark
late Of Augusta; Bertha H. Treat
adult ward Of Augusta; Mary G.
Briggs late of Winthrop.
Papers filed for notice-Third ac-
count in the estate Of Delvina Pooler
Of Waterville; will and petition for
probate thereof Of Seneca S. jones'
late Of Clinton; will and petition for
probate thereof of John S. Raymond
late of Portsmouth, N. H; foreign
will and petition for probate thereof
of Edward F. Bragg late Of Cam
bridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
High School Recess
Starts This Afternoon
Grade Schools Feb. rs

Cony High school win close with
the forenoon session today for the
annual Chizzle- WHILE vacation of
one week, the school resuming ses-
sions on Monday morning. February
is. The afternoon session today will
be eliminated to enable the students
to participate in the events Of the
fifth annual Maine Winter Carnival.
On Wednesday. Thursday and FRI
day evenings Of next week practi-
cally the entire student body will be
engaged in activities in connection
with the 35th annual Chizzle- Wizzle
Fair.
The grade schools of he city will
not observe the early spring recess
until the week Of March I. The grade
schools will close on Friday. Febru-
airy Is to reopen on Monday March
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
Fiddlers' Contest to Feature Evans
Show

Fiddlers' Contest to Feature Evans
The popular Jimmie Evans Revue
will play return engagement at the
Opera House, for one week begin
ming Monday Feb. 9Th. and will offer
three entire new Bills. with new
scenery New Costumes. New Songs.
in fact everything entirely new.
AS an added attraction with Jim
| mie on this engagement Mr.. Evans
has engaged Mr.. M. w. Kelleher. Old
time fiddler, who defeated President
Coolidge's Uncle, Mr.. Wilder Of
Vermont, also Is other old time nd
dlers from all over southern New
England.
This contest was held at the
Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston,
Mass, last month. where Mr.. KEEL
leher won and received q beautiful
Championship Cup.
Mr.. Kelleher hasn't beat Nellie yet.
but he did win out over Mr.. Wilder,
the presidents uncle. who is the
champion Of Vermont. In the con-
test that Mr.. Kelleher won there were
contestants from all over. Mr..
| Wilder. Presidents uncle from Ply
| mouth, VT. Mr.. Frank Packard
| Il
Kelleher says is a very nice player,
and a Mr.. Winford from Conn. who
also is a fine player, these are the
| four players that were in the finale
play off for the championship at
| Boston.
Many new novelties featured by an
! old time Fiddlers contest and exhibi-
] ton fiddling by Mr.. M. w. Kelleher,
I champion of Southern New England,
will be with Jimmie Evans Revue at
the Opera House all next week.
The f1ddlers' contest will be con-
Quoted at each performance, the win
ner OF each being determined by the
applause he receives. Friday night
they will meet in the competition to
decide the championship, and the
champion will receive a prize Of $50.
and on Saturday evening Mr.. KEEL
leher will meet the champion in a
friendly contest.
While the old time flddlers are
holding the sway, old time dancers
VIII go through the steps of
Quadriiles. Portland Fancy. and other
cid time dances. New Dances and
Singing will then be offered for
comparison.
The Jimmie Evans Revue has visit
ed this city for the past few years
and is becoming one of the most
popular Musical Companies to ever
play here. The present company
is said to be the best that Jimmie
Evans has ever assembled and is ex-
pected to surpass the successes of
all the Evans company's showing in
this city.
The fiddlers' contest is open to all
men in the vicinity over sixty years
of age and those desiring to enter
are requested to leave their names at
the box Office stating the performance
in which they would like to appear.
The same popular prices will pre-.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
FARM BUREAU NOTES

Miss Grace Pennock and Clarence
A. Day, Of he Farm Bureau went
Thursday to Oakland where they at
tended the yearly planning meeting
of the Farm Bureau OF that place.
Mr.. Day gave an interesting talk
to the members on Poultry House.
keeping, and Miss Pennock's sub
ject was "dooryard housekeeping"
Weather and travelling permitting, a
meeting will be held in North Bel
grade today at which time the same
subjects will be discussed.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday Of next week there will be
three days planning meeting held
in Winslow in the church vestry I'M
der the supervision of Miss Cobb, ex-
tension clothing specialist. This is
the only three day meeting to be
held in the county this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
MyrkIe. Harder Co. Offerings at the
Opera House Today

The offering for the matinee today
IS Simon Called Peter" a vivid
dramatization by Jules Eckart Good
man and Edward Knoblock from the
famous novel of the same name by
Robert Keable.
Alexander Markey. editor of Pear
sons Magazine, said: Let us send
our sons and daughters to see this
play-the most sensible dramatic
production that has come our way
this season."
It is the most powerful drama Of
human emotions ever written. Isl
mon Called Peter" walks with the
breath of life, 1t Is a story written
with deft pen strokes from the can
vas of life, one may read j profound
sermon in the play If 1t is desired to
do so;or one may sit back and enjoy
a fine love story in which Is unfolded
the sold-searing struggle Of the
central figure of the play. Peter
Graham. It's theme Is bold and
Peter Graham is strong character.
entering as he does, an atmosphere
unknown to him, and finding that his
idea Of religion does not. reach the
boys struggling in the trenches. like
Christ he goes among them. learns
their thoughts and desires. and In the
end comes to understand them.
This evening Myrkle Harder Co.
will appear in 1.-THE Devil Within" the
most recent of all the popular
mystery plays"
A splendid example of this pleas
ing and most modern type Of drama
written by James Koran. and pro-
duced as recently as last April at the
Hudson Theatre. New York City,
where it immedia tely jumped into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
SHOP NOTES

Beginning Saturday and lasting
through Monday. the d. w. Adams
Co. will hold its sixth annual Nine
Cent sale. OF course everything Of
fered Is not at the uniform price OF
nine cents. hut nine Is the last figure
in every case. 1t Is the intention of
the company to make this event the
greatest sale of the kind they have
ever held and judging by the number
of items listed in their ad. in this is
sue, their expectations will be realiz-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

The regular meeting of the Augusta
Business and Professional Women's
Club was held last evening at the rest
room of the State House. Following
the program and routine business So
cial hour was enjoyed Refreshments
were served. the executive committee
acting as hostesses. 1t was a very
enjoyable evening and probably the
Augusta club have the distinction of
being the only club in the country who
have used the chief executive building
of the State for club room purposes.
Augusta club members were fortu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
runsrsl Of Bert r. Jamss

The funeral of Bert f. James was
held at the Plummer funeral parlors
at 16 Pleasant street at 2 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon. Rev. Carl Garland
conducted the service and this was
followed by services by the members
of Asylum Lodge, I. o. o. F.. of which
Mr.. James was a member. There was
a large attendance Of relatives and
friends and many floral offerings. The
bearers were from Asylum Lodge. The
body was placed in the receiving tomb
at Mount Pleasant cemetery to await
interment in the spring,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
Business and Professional Women's
| Clubs Activities In Three Cities

nate in hearing Miss Gail Laughlin
of Portland and member Of the Bust
ness and Professional Women's Club,
speak recently in the Capitol City.
Miss Laughlin is considered one of the
most brilliant women in New England.
She is practising attorney In Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
LOCAL NOTICE

Special food sale at Ye Handiwori
Shoppe, Friday and Saturday. Home
made food, cakes of all kinds
doughnuts, pies, candies. On Sat
urday baked beans and brown bread
in limited quantities. Mrs. Geo. 3
Keene, 169 State street. Tel. q.
febjd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Because Of the change Of schedule
for the meetings Of the w. c. T. U,
the FIRST meeting In February will be
held Thursday evening, Feb. II, when
guest night will be observed. Mrs.
Althea G. Quimby, State president of
the w. c. T. u. will be the guest Of
honor. The change Of schedule from
Friday to Thursday Is only tempora.
~. Further announcements will be
made later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

favor. While its mystery Is Just as
unfathomable as that Of the story OF
"The Bat" and 1.-THE Cat and the
Canary" It differs from either OF the
methods employed in these well
known successes.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
New Member Added
To Hebron Faculty
In Place Lax asce
Especial to Kennebec Journa

Especial to Kennebec Journal)
Hebron, Me-, Feb. 4-Elihu Tilton
of Portland. Me-. has arrived at He
bron Academy to take Prof. Raymond
LaCasce's place. Mr.. LaCasce has
given up teaching for business pos
ition in PHILADELPHIA.
Mr.. Tilton Is graduate Of Free.
dom Academy, Freedom, Me-, in the
class Of 1908, of Colby college, Wat
erville, class of 1907, and Of LII
Cooks Electrical school, Chicago, class
of 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
NATIONAL HOME
Vows 30. Peps 20

Waltmans' Vows defeated Perkins
Pops, 80 to 90. The playing of Han
ley. Hardiman and Gould featured.
1t was necessary to play an extra, five
minute period as the score stood 27
all in the fourth period. A goal and
foul by Hanley winning the contest,
vows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Gardiner club members were glad to
welcome Mrs. Rachel Crane. chairman
Of the Legislative committee at the
Tuesday evening meeting. Mrs. Crane
has been i'll at her home in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Miss Gertrude Coombs. vice presi-
dent of the Gardiner club, leaves this
morning for an extended visit in New
York City, where she will be the guest
Of her brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Interesting letters have been re-
ceived by Augusta and Gardiner
friends of Mrs. NJ. Louise Duffy of the
Gardiner club. who is entering the
real estate business in Miami, Fla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

The third of the series of whist par
ties to be given by the Gardiner club
will be held on Wednesday evening of
next week, Feb. 10. Mrs. Lottie Keene
is chairman Of the committee in
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Today and Saturday-The Feature
Picture Today at the Colonial The
atre is "The Goose Woman" Fea-
turing Louise Dresser in the Title
Role
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Golfer are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of fine boy baby on Thursday at the
Augusta General Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

There will be a sale Of household
furniture at 19A East Crescent street
: at 100 p. NJ. today. Tel. 1273-M.
febSd6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

The Gardiner club is indebted to the
F. N. Boston Coal Company for fire.
place wood for the club rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
Gard of Thanks

: I wish to thank my many friends
who supported me so loyalty in the
Carnival Queen Contest. I assure
them their interest is appreciated.
ROSA WITHAM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

The House committee for the cur
rent month at the Gardiner club is
composed OF Mrs. Maud Coombs, Mrs
Jennie Wakefield and Miss Eva Dulac
They will have charge and supervise
club room activities for February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Mechanically Hall Feb. Is.
feb1eod7t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

heroine and William Norton Bailey,
Alfred Allen and Georgia Grandee
filling important roles.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

At the regular meeting Of the Gar
diner Club held Tuesday evening, Hon.
William Tudor Gardiner was the prin-
cipal speaker. Mr.. Gardiner took for
his subject Taxation" and as 1t is a
subject on which he has made very
careful and extensive study his ad-
dress was both profitable and instruc-
tive. Mrs. Gardiner was also guest
Of the club on that evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

n The regular meeting Of Clara Bar
70 ton tent, Daughters Of Veterans will
be held 1T G. A. r. Hall this evening
e 7.S0 o'clock. There will be busi-
ness Of importance and a large at
tendance Is desired,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

! y. B. White Of Bangor street was
. passenger on the Pine Tree Ltd.
Chursday morning on his way to
Boston and other cities on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Referee, Cloutier. 4-10's and one
extra 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

2vangelist Greenwood will conduct
B Bible class this evening at West
Crescent street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Harry Casavant, Of Bowdoin COL
Iago, % passing the mid-year exam
SIo6dcu ct his home In the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
| AUGUSTA LOCALS

Brooks Carter was q business Wis
Tar IN Waterville, Thursday.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04

College of Wilmington was homo ov-
er the weekend.
Miss Mildred Deputy had as her
guests over the weekend Miss Dor
othrea Salmons OF Wilmington and
Miss Dorothy Scott of Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. COVerdale
and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Millman Of
Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Gov
erdale and family of near Milford,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
car Griffith AMI family.
n. IS Mabel Jonas is spending some
time with Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Jones at Milford.
Mrs. Cornelius Jarvis and son
spent the weekend in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Short were
the happy parents of fine baby
boy, born on Sunday morning, May
goth. It lived only short time after
it was born. 1t vas buried on Mon
day at Barratt's Chapel cemetery.
Derrickson Meredith of Whining
ton spent the week end with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Mere
dith.
The Misses Anna Mae and Ida
Bennett entertained the following
friends on Sunday evening: The
Misses Mary French, Ella McColley,
Ethel Clayville and the Messrs. AL
dred Ward, John Jester and Robert
Peterman.
Milford chronicle., 1926-06-04

The deceased is survived by son,
Fred c. Wolfe, who is employed in
the Sussex Trust Company.
Bayard Paynter who is employed
in Wilmington spent the holiday
with his parents here, Mr.. and Mrs.
William c. Paynter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Stevens Of
Wilmington spent the weekend with
the formers mother here, Mrs. Jen-
ME Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Walsh
spent the weekend in RehObOth
Beach at the Idle Hours apartment
house.
Mrs. Eugenia Marshall who has
been visiting in Florida for several
months has arrived home accompan-
led by her sister, Mrs. Allie R. Orton.
Miles Draper, manager of the
American Stores Company here has
been transferred to Harrington and
w. G. Harrington in charge of their
store in Harrington, has been trans
ferred here. Mr.. Harrington was for
merly manager of their store here
some years ago.