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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-19
Albert Lea Girl,
Dies Of Injuries

Albert Lea, Mimi, Oct. 19-lP)--
Death came to six-year Dorothy
Kelley during the night after both
legs were severed by switch engine
yesterday while she was on her way
home from school.
The girl was the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Kelley.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-19
Farmer Boys Fate
in Hands of Jury

Detroit Lakes, MIMI, Oct. 10. ~
The fate Of Henry Knob. l7-yaar-
old White Earth farmer hoy charged
with the murder Of John Armstrong.
breed Indian, on March %, today is
In the hands Of district court jury.
The case was given to the jury Mt IL
u. M. today, scarcely more than ~
hours after the opening Of the case
yestssday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-19

A very special showing of
newest style fine quality
oxfords in black and col
ors with lew or medium
heels. Just the shoe for
sch' oil, street or hiking
wear. Values were up to
$500.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-19

Al large assortment of
varied styles including
tan kid. tan calfskin or
patent feathers trimmed
with snakeskin. Also sew
eral good styles in patent
leather pumps with high
er low heels. Former
prices were up to $ll.W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

The candidacy of Grin 3. Frost for
the Democratic nomination as repre-
sentative to the Legislature became
known Wednesday. Mr.. Frost is
treasurer and tax collector of the city
OF Augusta, now serving his second
term of two years under the admins
tration of Mayor Ernest l.. Mclean.
He was State Park Commissioner in
1912 under Governor Frederick w.
Plaisted, and served for three years
on the Augusta Board of Education as
the member from Ward three. Mr..
Frost is chairman of the Kennebec
county Democratic committee and
treasurer of the city committee.
The candidate for the Democratic
nomination to the House at the prim :
airy election to be held in June was
born In Montana in 1888 and came to
Augusta when lad of fourteen. He
was educated in the schools of this
city and graduated from Cony High
school in 1903. During the World War
he went to Boston as chief inspector
on the construction of the DESTROYER
plant at Squantum and in 1917 was
superintendent of construction on the
government Housing Project at Quin-
cy. Mass.
1t is understood that the only other
candidate from this city for the Dem
ocratic nomination Is Emery o.
Beane. There are six candidates in
the field for the Republican nomina.
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
Banquet to Mark
Finish Of Company F
Membership Drive

IL the same spirit which has char.
acterized the efforts Of the members
OF Company r for the past few
months continues to be a regular
thing the Lewiston company of the
National Guard, which won the hon.
ors for the 103rd Infantry last year,
will have to guard it's hard won
laure1s very carefully.
Inc local company has Just fin
lshed recruiting drive, the results
or which were direct compliment
to the efforts of those taking part
and particular source of pleasure
10 the officers. Fifteen new mem.
oers have been accepted and there
are Is more now on the waiting list.
The drive was organized by select
ing two battalions, under the COM
mand of team colonel, Capt. Frank
b. Sprague, and the battalions were
under the command Of First Lieu.
,, tenant George A. j. Froberger and
Second Lieutenant Earl c. Cooper.
Sergeant Patrick Farrell acted as
captain of battalion one and he was
ably assisted in his efforts by Ser
geants Hall, Leonard and Heald,
Corporals Merrill and AIlard and
iiNaICo NrilUGIL anu WaTO. sergeant
Leland Niles was the captain of the
second battalion with Sergeants
Vigue. Gilbert and Barry, Corporals
Moody and Smith and Privates Les
sard and Commeau as assistants.
The drive was won b. the first
battalion under the efficient leader
ship of the team captain, Farrell.
and the winners will be the guests
at banquet in the near future in
which the losers will have to bear
the brunt of the labor and expense.
The date for the annual Federal
i inspection has been announced as
April % and Captain Wright, U. S.
A, has been named as the officer
detailed to make the inspection.
Lieutenant Cooper and CORPORAL
Fletcher are in charge of all recruit
| instruction.
The spring instruction will include
outdoor work at riot duty, map read
ing, scouting, patrolling and the
range work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

With the granting on Wednesday
by Judge William H. Fisher of the
Kennebec County Superior Court. of
a divorce to Mrs. Grace r. LaBar
from her husband Eugene S. LaBar,
on grounds of cruel and abusive
and abusive treatment, the recording
of quit claim deed from Mrs. La
Bar to Everett H. Maxcy of Gardi-
ner, covering the land and buildings
at 81 Winthrop street which was
decided by Mr.. LaBar on February 23
to Mr.. Maxcy, and the discharge of
the two attachments brought by Mrs.
LaBar at about the same time, one
for 100000 against the property of
Mr.. LaBar and the other for $4,000
against MIR. Maxcy, the final chapter
in the case which aroused great In
terest not only in this vicinity but
in neighboring states as well, has
apparently been written.
AT the divorce hearing which was
held Wednesday forenoon Mr.. LaBar
did not contest. although he was
represented by counsel. Mrs. LaBar
was represented by Attorney Robert
A. Cony of this city. The custody
of the minor child, Eugene, was CIV
en- to the mother and in lieu of ALI
mony property settlement has been
arrived sat although it was stated
Wednesday forenoon that the papers
had not as yet been executed. The
details of this settlement were not
made public and Attorney Herbert
E. Locke, representing Mr.. LaBar
declared that they would not be.
Later in the day quit claim deed
from Mrs. LaBar to Mr.. Maxcy, con-
veying her right by descent in and
to the land and buildings which they
had occupied for the past few years.
was filed at the office of the Kenne-
bee County register of deeds. At the
time this case first came to public
notice Mr.. LaBar had decided this
property to Mr.. Maxcy but Mrs. La
Bars signature did not appear upon
the deed and she shortly afterward
attached Mr.. Maxcy's property in the
sum of $4,000. This attachment was
office on Wednesday by Attorney
Robert A. Cony. as attorney for Mrs.
LaBar.
At the time the deed from Mr.. La
Bar was recorded there was also re-
corded an attachment against Mr.
LaBar, brought by his wife, in the
sum of 100000. At the same time
a petition for the appointment of a
guardian for Mr.. LaBar, on the
grounds of mental incompetency as
the result of addiction to alcoholic
liquors, was signed by Sheriff Henry
Cummings of Kennebec county. nam
ing himself in the writ as friend Of
EAgene S. LaBar. Shortly thereafter
divorce proceedings were started by
Mr.. LaBar, who accused his wife of
cruel and abusive treatment and
adultery. After several days Of dis
cussion between the attorneys repre-
senting Mr.. and Mrs. LaBar it was
announced that tentative arrange
ments had been made whereby the
guardianship petition would be with
drawn, and a cross libel would be
filed by Mrs. LaBar against her hus-
band. who withdrew the allegation
of adultery in his writ. 1t was upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

this cross libel of Mrs. LaBars, that
nearing was held Wednesday.
Married In 1918
Mrs. LaBar. testifying stated that
she was married to MIR. LaBar in
New York in 1918 and that they had
lived later in Readfield and for the
past few years in Augusta. In an
swer to questions put to her by her
counsel she declared that since liy-
ing in this city they have had con-
siderable family trouble and that her
husband has been in the habit of
coming home intoxicated. Several
times he had committed acts of phys
ical violence upon her. He had been
In the habit of going away and she
did not know where he was.
Last April did you make dis
coyery that made you disturbed
asked Judge Cony.
Eyes,"
did you lnd him in a situation
that you considered doubtful?"
eyes"
"And as a result were you dis
turbed in a physical way?"
YES"
She then testified that as a result
she had been Obliged to go to the Au-
gusta General hospital for treatment.
She declared that on Feb. 20 or q,
which was Sunday, she returned
from church and found that in her
absence Mr.. LaBar had been to the
house and had removed some of the
furnishings. He later returned and
| became so abusive that he was es-
corted from the house by Sheriff
Parmenter, who was with him. She
also stated that on one occasion when
he was presumably on hunting trip
in Aroostook county he was seen in
Boston in questionable company and
was there for a week.
Nurse Testifes
Miss Mary McMannus, a nurse who
had attended Mrs. Labar on several
! occasions, testified in her behalf.
She stated that much of the time
when she had seen Mr.. LaBar he had
been drinking. When Mrs. LaBar
was in the hospital she was in a
highly nervous state and the witness
had understood that it was as re-
suit of Mr.. LaBars conduct. The last
time that she had attended Mrs. La
Bar at the house she was in even
worse nervous condition than she
had been at the hospital. She de-
, clared that she mad never seen any
action that was in any way wrong.
Mr.. LaBar had not shown any inter-
est in Mrs. LaBar's condition while
she was sick.
DR.. A. II. Sturtevant was called to
the stand. He was Mrs. LaBar's
physician at the time she was at the
hospital and had sent her there be-
cause she was in a highly nervous
condition. This he declared could
have resulted from a troubled mind.
He had believed that her condition
was due TO the conduct of her hus-
band as the result of some things she
had told him.
Mrs. Robert A. Cony, wife of Mrs.
LaBars attorney, was the final wit
ness. She testified that she had been
friendly with the plaintiff for con-
siderable period of time and had seen
her practically every day. She was
present at the house the day in Feb
ruary that there was trouble over the
removal Of furnishings and had heard
the deputy tell Mr.. LaBar that he had
better .eave. She declared very posi-
lively that she had seen Mrs. LaBar
nearly every day and as far as she
had seen Mrs. LaBar is absolutely
above reproach."
Mrs. LaBar was called back for a
moment and her attorney said:
'4"Idave you misconducted yourself
since you have been the wife of Mr.
LaBar?"
Never" she replied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
EDUCATIONAL FUND
REQUESTS IN WILL
LATE FRANK |. BESSIE
Clinton Mans Estate Valued
AT $23O,O00-Colby College
And Good Will Each Get
$4,000.

The will of Frank l.. Besse of clin-
ton' which was filed for proba te
Wednesday. shows that he left an
estate of 100000 of which $40. 900 is
real estate and 100000 is personal
property. The People's National
Bank OF Waterville is named as ex.
ecutors. The will was dated Jan.
10. 1925, and was witnessed by Car.
roll n. Perkins, Katherine C. Weeks
and Thomas N. Weeks all of Water
vile. The appraisers of the estate
are Arthur Holt and Arthur Richard :
son OF Clinton and Fred j. Arnold
or Waterville.
The sum of $4,000 is left to Mrs.
Mary A. Besse, the widow of Mr..
i besse, as well as the home and the
farm at Clinton. At the death OF his
Wife. that amount of money and
property will go to q nephew, Floyd
r. Besse.
The sum of $4,000 is left to the
Good Will Home Association, to be
designated as the Frank L. Besse
fund, provided that the association
| shall pay his widow $3.50 annually.
but after her death the money is to
go to the association.
The president and trustees of Col
by College are bequeather $4,000,
to be designated as the Frank l..
| Besse Fund, provided that the college
shall pay his widow s1.25O annually,
| but after her death the amount will
| go to the college. The income Of the
| money shall be used as a scholarship
for needy students.
The tannery owned by Mr.. Besse
at Clinton is bequeathed in equal
shares to Floyd r. Besse and Carroll
e. Besse, both of Clinton, nephews,
provided that each shall pay $4,000
| to the estate.
The sum of $1,000 each is left to
Frank A, Besse and Harland v. Bes-
| Sc, nephews, and Airline d. Besse
| and Erdine F. Besse, nieces.
The sum of $4,000 is left to Everett
B. Besse, brother and in the event
of his death, the money shall go to
his sons, Carroll E. Besse and Floyd
/ r. Besse.
The sum of $1,000 is bequeathed
to a niece, Sadie Higgins, and her
son, Norman Higgins.
J Nina Davis and Chester Davis,
| both of Waterville, are each be-
! queathed $1,000.
The sum of $4,000 Is left to Coburn
Institute of Waterville in trust to
be known as the Frank l.. Besse
| Scholarship Fund for needy stud
ents, preference being given to resi-
| dents of Albion and Clinton.
The Maine Central Institute at
| Pittsfield is left $4,000 in trust, the
| income to be used for general pur-
poses.
| The sum of $1,000 is left to St.
| Omar Commandery, knights Tenn
! plar, of Waterville, the income to be
used for charitable purposes, as the
officers Of the commandery may
! deem best.
| The Baptist church Of Clinton is
! left $4,000 in trust, the income %
| be used for carrying on religious ser
vices in the church.
The sum of $500 is bequeathed to
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
: ton of Maine.
The Sunset Home Association OF
! Waterville is bequeathed $1,000 in
trust, the income to be used for the
work of the association.
! All the rest of the estate is left
to Carroll E. Besse. Frank A. Besse'
Harland r. Besse and Floyd K. Bes-
Sc. nephews. and Airline d. Besse ana
Erdine F. Besse, nieceS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
B. & P. w. Club to
Be Guests at State
Hospital, Tues. Eve.

The Augusta Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Club will hold a
special meeting next Tuesday even
Ing at the Augusta State Hospital
as the guests of Mrs. Abbie Paulsen,
Matron and Dietician, and Miss Eff
fie Inch. Principal of the Training
School for Nurses. This will be OBJ
served as Guest Night and DR.. For
rest c. Tyson, Supt. will welcome
the guests and address them on
popular and general subjects. A very
enjoyable evening is ANTICIPATED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
Flu Sufferers
Take TanlaC

Has flu left you more dead than
alive? Let Tanlac pick you right up
and put you back in fighting shape
again. Your system needs just such
natural tonic Thousands Of other
men and women who were weak and
rundown after flu, are now happy
and vigorous again. Dizziness, weak
ness, wobbly knees. heavy feet, no
longer bother them.
Natural in action, because natural
in it's ingredients, Tanlac revitalizes
the blood, tones up the digestive or
gans and invigorates the whole sys-
tenn. 1t is compounded from natures
own storehouse of herbs, banks and
roots.
AS an added precaution, keep your
bowels open with mild-acting Tanlac
Vegetable Pills.
anrS-15-9o-oo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
Took 20 Years to
Get Wire Rights
To Mexican Cities

A little moral lesson regarding the
advantages and results of contiru-
Gus perseverance can be cleaned
from the recent announcement that
the lines of the Postal Telegraph
and Cable Company have been re.
Gently extended and that the COM
pany is now connected with all the
principal cities in Mexico. Manager
Edward E. Reuter- of the Augusta
Office In speaking of this effort on
Wednesday said:
The company decided to extend
their lines to Mexico just 20 years
ago and to accomplish this the head
or the company Immediately started
10 attain this object. However,
there was already one wire company
IN Mexico and the suggestion of the
Postal officials that their company
extend their lines to Mexico met
with a lukewarm reception. Con-
tnued efforts showed that the &C.
complishment of their plan was
practically impossible and also
showed that the accomplishment of
their plan was practically impossible
ana also showed that the other
company was so definitely and firmly
established in this turbulent country
as 10 nave practically a monopoly
on the wire rights there.
In 1926, however, under the
leadership of Clarence Mckay, the
Mexican government appeared more
wiling to talk business and the wire
was extended after 20 years of eff
Tort and attempts to persuade the
Mexican diplomatic corps.
This new line will not only be
advantageous to the few individuals
who use the wires for business and
personal messages to the southern
country but will also be a sort of
blessing to the members of the press
who patronize the wire COMPANIES
extensively in their demand for i'm
mediate and accurate communica-
represent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

The Drexels met Tuesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Robert Faulk-
ner on Spring street and very
pleasant time was passed. This be-
ing the last meeting before the semi
annual supper, which is to be given
in st. Mary's hall, April Is, all bust
ness connected with this event was
attended to and full arrangements
made. This is to be chicken sup
per and bids fair to be most sue
cessful one. Following the business
meeting refreshments were served
and a social hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
WCSH, Portland, 256
THURSDAY, APRIL 8

Portland Y. w. G. A. and U. S.
D. A.
1857 A. NJ. Washington time signals.
1900 NJ. Weather report; early stock
market; announcements.
1890 p NJ. Fifty farm flashes, U. S.
D. ~, Fruits and Vegetables"
4.30-5.00 P. NJ. Bible half hour, Rev.
VIM. S. Jacobs.
sos =. NJ. News of the day.
6.15 z NJ. Weather. report; announce
ments.
$40 F. NJ. Stock market; grain mar
ket.
$40 P. NJ. Childrens period.
7.30 T. M. U. S. Public Health talk,
Care of the Teeth in Children"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

STUDEBAKER-1s23 Big 6. Pass.
Coupe. Newly finished in duco. Dark
green shade. with gold stripe. Bump
ers, snubbers, spring covers, motto
Meter. trunk and other extras Car
has had exceptionally good care.
STUDEBAKER-1925 Stand. 8 Sedan.
Original finish, like new. Perfect
running motor and chassis.
STUDEBAKER-1924 Special 6 Tour
ing. Painted Blue with gold stripe.
Duco finish. 5 excellent tires. Thor
oughly reconditioned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

STUDEBAKER-1923 Big 9 Speedster.
gold stripe: s excellent tires. Bump
ers, snubbers, motor meter, trunk
and other extras.
STUDEBAKER-1923 Special 8, 8
Pass Coupe Painted Pig-Skin Brown
with red stripes. Bumpers, snubbers,
trunk, motor meter and other extras.
Beautiful and servfceable.
STUDEBAKER-Lat 1928 1t. 8
Touring. Painted Brewster Green
with red stripes. Motor in excellent
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Ihe young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Ralph Hayes, who was removed
from the swimming pool of the
Brookline Gym in a serious condi-
ton on Saturday, is still in a critical
condition. Young H. Ralph. Jr.. is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Charles w. Crowell, who has been
confined to his home on Cony street
with q serious grippe cold IL much
improved in health and expects to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
Ida M, Dunton

Miss Ida NJ. Dunton died at the
Cambridge City Hospital in Cam
bridge, Mass, on Monday. April 3.
She is survived by two sisters. Mrs.
charles Glidden of Kittery and Mrs.
Thomas Kahill of Cambridge. Mass.
both of whom accompanied the body
to Augusta. Miss Dunton's home was
formerly in this city where she had
a large circle of friends.
Funeral services will be held at
the Plummer funeral parlors, 10
Pleasant street, at IL o'clock this
Thursday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Mrs. Owen Jackson Of Salem,
Mass, who has been visiting In this
city, returned to her home Wednes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
Tribute

To know her was to love her. She
scattered sunshine along her way;
There was ever a ready smile ana
a cheerful word and a helping hand
to the friend in need. We Will miss
her CHEEKY presence In our oally
walk of life. but we know that her
hrieht brave spirit carries on" and
we smile even while we weep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Dan E. Foster Of Church Hill left
Wednesday morning for Springfield,
Mass, where he will attend a Dir
ectors' meeting Of the Eastern State
Farmers Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Spencer, who
have been passing a few days with
friends in Portland, returned home
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
MRS, GRACE R, LABAR GRANTED DIVORCE
ON GROUND CRUEL AND ABUSIVE TREATMENT

Civil Attachments Written Off
Books And Property Settle
ment Made In Lieu of Ali
mony-Witnesses Testify to
Habitual Intoxication of Hus-
band-Custody of Child To
Mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Elmer Thyng. OF the Capitol
civ Motor Company. was q caller in
pasdfield, Wednesday. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Miss Florence Moody Of Gardiner
IS IN the city Wednesday forenoon
W vac attend the recital given by the
C.cs,ia Club in Library Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

William Weber of South China
was in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Frank Marden and Atty. Chester
eald Marden of Waterville were in
. me- city Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
DALI KAD1O FNONN ~ m
Compiled BY United Press)
THURSDAY, APRIL 8

Thursdays Best Features
WNAC-Boston University program.
KDKA-Half hour with Sullivan.
KCO-Drama. THE Wild Duck"
KPO-kPO String Quartet.
WMC-Lecture, Josephus Daniels.
WEAF HOOK-Uf-knecht's Orchss.
ira.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

the winter in Brookline. Mass, with
his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

ur and Mrs. Arthur Pingree are
..rfned to their home on Linden
o e.raat with the grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

return to his duties at the Post Of
fee soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS

,s,.s Inez Enmen has accepted a
.s,tson in the office of the D. w.
I sons Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

" w. Jackson, who has been a
.otient at the Augusta General Hos
pp ul has returned to his home on
Pike street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

Mrs Stella Trask has resumed her
,...ias at the D. w. Adams store
o ot,er several days absences due to
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-08

LOCAL NOTICE
pummage Sale. Daughters Of
rnion veterans, Salvation Army hall,
saturday, Apr. 10, $3.50 to 4:30.
Ap7d3t