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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-29
On the Automat Circuit

The lean and hungry looking thes-
plan, obviously small-timer, was
lifting his voice outside the Auto
mat. AS we passed we overheard
him confidng to patient friend:
Il never starved to death yet and
ain't going to notwithstanding Tele
graph Running Horse.
With daft movement of his hands
the detective had the foreigner hand
cuffed. boys Paper.
There was evidently method in his
adness-tHumorist Nondon).
He: Your teeth are just like pearls.
She: And would you dive for them?
BLACK and Blue Jay.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-29

Captain Waterhouse, NJ. p, says
that we import twenty million arti-
ficial teeth annually. It's horrible
to think that the only things we can
gnash on our American debt are
American teeth.-Punch
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-29
Another Golf JOke

announcer Golf Joke
well, and on the fourth hole
Louie's drive rolls in-yes, sir, an
ace. Whoops, Louie was happy! He
says, John, you got to drink to me
on that one.
But you didn't have any tonic,
huh?"
That's right, we didn't, but
grabs my niblick and says, Joking
like, All right Louie, here's mud in
your eye Wen, you should have
seen his face.-College Comics.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-29

The. New Ailment
Hostess: 1 hope you won't mind
thlngs being rough and ready, Mr..
Jones, but our maid is laid up.
Jones: Really? Housemaid's knee?
Hostess: No, tennis elbow-Gaiety
Oondon).
woman's hour of triumph is to
1lnd an electric light burning in the
cellar Just after her husband has
made speech on economy.-Atchison
Globe.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-29
Lost His Smile

-Carolina Buccaneer.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21
PREVENT FIRES-CLEAN UP

The local fire of few days ago brings to mind this is the time of the year when much than perfunctory observance should be made of fire hazards This is the of the year when fires most likely to occur and the best preventative is thorough cleaning up of basements cellars and furnace rooms. Just a little foresight may obvate possible future suffering and financial loss proper precautions are taken to make things safe for the coming cold when open fire paces furnaces and stoves will be hurriedy put into mission.
 Constant burning of coal or wood throughout the winter months of last year may have choked up es and chimneys necessitating the services of sweep Chim neys should be swept not only measure of safety but to provide sufficient draft for the furnace insurng pro- per combustion and more heat.
 There is hardly home in Seward where the cellar furnace has not be cluttered up during the with trash in one form another. The garbage gons stand ready to remove this stuff and cooperation the part of the householder will not only aid in fire preven tion but the possible of disease Busting off walls that have become begrimed and the application of generous coating of whitewash toward good sanitation that should not be ignored
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21
Informed of Movie Combine

CHICAGO, Oct. 21. R-Chairman Reed announced the Senate Campaign committee will investigate expendi- lures of the Bullitt campaign, with McNary conducting the inquiry, and which probably will be held in Seat tile next summer. He was telegraph ed land informed of a movie combine in Seattle which is sending Bullitt slides to all theatres in the state. Keith Bullitt of Seattle, a brother of the candidate, is attorney for the mo- vies. c. D. Stimson, a brother-in-law of the candidate, has big movie in- terests in Washington. The expendi- lures in 1924 was $39O,0O0 for all par ties"
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21
Welcomes Investigation

SEATTLE, Oct. 21. P)-Henry M. White, chairman of the state Demo- cratic Campaign committee, said they would welcome senate inquiry; that Reed has done his duty and has asked for an investigation of payments to Jones by the Anti-Saloon league and 'the activities of Phipps, chairman of the Senate Republican Campaign committee and a direct representa- tive of the United States Steel Trust"
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21
COLD FIGURES WILL WIN

Anchorage protests over the removal orders from Washington of the Anchorage office of the United States district attorney office to Seward will avail nothing for the present administrations pet hobby is economy There has been guess work in presenting figures to the de- partment of justice at Washington showing the large saving, effective by this move.
 If Anchorage prove in black and white that assistant district attorneys office will money by be- ing located in Anchorage instead of in Seward that ce will be impeded, they say and end of in convenience to those having business to transact with the assistant district attorney by this removal order Anchor age need not worry.
 Anchorage lays claim to being the most important point in the third division. We take exception to that state1nent! Ire ar. .r.
 The department of agriculture finds that flies are great travellers And they stop at the best hotels New York faces coal shortage this winter not be- Alaska coal is tied up but because the prohibition authorities advertising suciency of denatured al cohol to carry through the chilly weather
 Sourdough Bill says the pessmist thinks he brought prosperity by sitting around waiting for it to come
 Nothing personal but it's queer world, and most bertyoving nations have the most Territorial posses siOns.
 What did the French do with all the money they charged doughboys for eggs?
 Prevent fires" and "clean up should be the rule for every Seward home right now.
 Los Angeles is now known not only from movie standpoint but from the pulpit
 When goes to the dogs lots of his friends bark at him. .:sz
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21
MORE ION BUL[TTT Continued from Page One)
$300,000 if necessary to win the cleo tion."
Jones Used Frank Envelopes

.Jones Used Frank Envelopes
 SEATTLE, Oct. 21. (P-Bullitt de- clared 'I received not one dollar from outside of the state but might have from a few from the inside.' He de- clared he used newspaper advertising because he was unable to receive free space which was donated to his rival. He asserted he also spent money on postage in answer to the campaign literature Jones sent out under Frank and asserted the Republican National committee and the Anti-Saloon league assisted Jones.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21
SON BORN ID MRS. FRANK
 SMITH OF ANCHORAGE

There was born to Mrs. Frank Smith of Anchorage at S:25 o'clock this morning, at Baughman's living in Hospital" an eleven pound boy. Dr. Baughman reports mother and in- fant to be in fine shape. Nurse An drews is attending Mrs. Smith.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21

Hugh Dougherty, Seward business man for many years, who departed for California some months ago, will re- main in Oakland for the winter, it is learned.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21
esAR ,4t,NTsRs ATTENTION

am fully eqxpp4d @ eond1et AAAt- tnx paSties ot n kGndA Ta0po xealU expestepes - ueensed SuA1A Y1ns
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-21

New shipment, Kodiak fat herring.
 Seward Trading Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
Miss Gagnon Wins
Belated HOnOrs for
Ability in Typewriting

A typewriting record set last year
by Miss Edna Gagnon of the class or
1925 at Cony High school has won
for her a gold pin and honors for
Cony High as well, 1t has just been
learned by the school authorities.
Miss Gagnon who was winner IN
the State typewriting contest held
last spring, during her course OF
study last year and while competing
in the Gregg typewriting contest. set
a record which brought to her hon.
orable mention and the pin.
She decided to enter the contest
which is conducted monthly by the
Gregg writer and in her trial wrote
rs words a minute with less than
five mistakes and was so certified 10
the Gregg people by her teacher,
Mrs. Varney. Later it was learned
that she had received honorable
mention but this was not considered
such an honor as it afterward turned
out to be.
When the October number OF the
Gregg writer was received it was
found that Miss Gagnon was among
80 typists who had received honor
able mention, and these 80 were scat
tered all over the United States and
some foreign countries. Her friends
and teachers are therefore much
pleased at the showing that she has
made and the fine pin which she has
received as a reward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
COUNTY REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS ON FILE

The following deeds conveying real
estate were received and recorded on
Wednesday at the Kennebec county
registryyof deeds:
Albion-Everett F. Crommett 70
Charles H. Everett Of West Minot.
land and buildings on the Trask Cor
ner-North Palermo road.
Augusta-William A. Blackman
Emma Fuller, Addie r. Lee and
Blanche E. Fuller to Edward Stanwood
of Brookline. Mass, land on Granite
street.
Clinton--Ellen NJ. Hoxie to Ralph T.
Simonson of Clinton, land on the Clin-
ton-Canaan road.
Farmingdale-Agnes s, Foss IN
William NJ. Hetherington. land and
buildings on the Hallowell- Gardiner
road.
Gardiner. Prescott Dill of Gar
diner to Morrill, A. Totman of Gar
diner. land on the Brunswick road
Morrill, A. Totman to J. Prescott Dill.
land and buildings in Gardiner and
Richmond.
Randolph-F'rank H. Meady to
George II. Lambert, land on School
street.
Waterville-Henry ]. Giguere and
Ida Giguere to Beulah NJ. Carter, land
on Elmwood avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
NORTH AUGUSTA
Grange Observes Charter
Member and Past Master Night

Tuesday evening North Augusta
Grange entertained it's Charter Mem
bers and Past Masters and a most
delightful time was passed by all
who attended. A few of the charter
members who were unable to be
present were sent little reminders of
the occasion.
Six Past Masters We're in at
tendance, each having done more
than one years service.
These filing the chairs were E. ].
Tillson, Master; Irl Withee. Over
seer: Guy Cummings, Steward; Mrs.
Aver, Gate Keeper; Arthur Tillson,
Secretary; Mrs. Isabel Withee.
Chaplain. Mrs. Withee is a member
but not a Past Master.
A delicious cold meat supper was
served by the lady officers at s
o'clock.
After the regular meeting of the
Grange a fine program was present.
ed consisting of a Farce given by
Mrs. Gertrude Judkins. Peter Beane
and Mr.. Dutton. musical selections
and readings, songs by the Grange
quartet and an original paper by
Mrs. Isabel Withee in which she
told of the organization of the
Grange in 1899 with 80 charter
members and of the taking in of 80
new members during the first year.
Her story of the growth of the
Grange interspersed with amusing
incidents was most interesting and
entertaining. This Grange has had
but one lady Master. Mrs. Harriet
Knowles, under whose leadership the
order had a most prosperous four
years.
Two weeks from Tuesday even
ing, November 16, will be Ladies'
Night, at which time the ladies will
fill the chairs, furnish the program
and serve the supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
D. B. DEWAR NAMED AS MAINE MANAGER FOR
Investment HOUSE WITH OFFICES HERE
Interesting Program
At Regular Session
OF Ball Bird Club

The Ball Bird Club met with Mrs.
w. H. Williams, Willow street, We'd
nesday afternoon for it's regular
monthly meeting.
Ways and means were discussed
for raising funds to guarantee the
financing necessary In securing a
speaker to give public address
later In the season. 1t was an
nounced by the president, Mrs. Bar
rows, that some progress had al
ready been made toward that OBJ
jective. Many expressed the hope
that Thornton Burgess, the we'll
known writer and lecturer on nature
subjects, might be secured for the
occasion.
Quotations, readings, poems and
gleanings from personal observations
were given in response to the roll
call Swallows" which brought
forth many interesting facts pertain
ing to the amazing abilit yof these
birds as insect eaters, as nest build
ers and above all their superiority,
compared to other birds of their
size, while on the wing.
Mrs. Charles w. Alexander of Hal
lowell presented an excellent paper
entitled Bird Migration" 1t dealt
with the seasonal comings and goings
Of our migratory birds and the laws
and lack of laws for their protec-
ton. The birds which are strong
and swift in flight, like the swal-
lows, migrate by day catching their
insect food as they fly, generally
following the course of waterways
where a plentiful supply of insects
may be found.
The warblers and i many other
small birds migrate during the night
and rest and feed by day. Some
birds fly as high as mile from the
earth but the humming- bird keeps
we'll below all others of it's kin and
comparatively near the ground; in
crossing rough lakes or bays, 1t flies
about two feet above the water and
follows the contour of the waves to
avid the sweep of the wind.
The greatest traveller of all the
migratory birds is the Arctic Tern
which journeys from the Arctic to
the Antarctic each season. The bird
which leads the migratory move
ment is the redstart, which begins
its southern pilgrimage in late July.
Mrs. Howard Beale is serving as
the clubs secretary during the alb
sence of Mrs. Horace Sturgis. in
Florida.
The meeting closed with several
impromptu committee meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
CANAAN

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Moore and
daughter, Miss Alice Allen of Bangor
passed the weekend at their home at
Moore's Mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clark and
family are moving to their new home
which they recently purchased of the
Ancil Goodridge heirs.
Moore than so members Of Sunrise
Chapter, O. z. s.. of Canaan visited
Evening Star Chapter. o. e. S., OF
Hartland by invitation Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams
went to Pennington Sunday to accom-
pany their daughter Myrtle, who is
attending the Normal school.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. c. Holt were in
Fairfield Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nutter and
Othello Lancaster of Newport were in
town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Wentworth and
daughter of Fairfield were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Rolfe Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pooler and two
children, Constance and Willis, Of
Skowhegan visited her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Irving Davis Sunday.
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Halloween Party

A very pretty Halloween party was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Ballard for their little daughter
Dorothy who entertained her little
schoolmates on Saturday evening.
The house was decorated with Halo
we'en colors. After the guests assem-
bled, the evening was given over to
playing Halloween games. All kinds
of pranks were enjoyed. even the
witch was present. 1t was Jolly
good time for the little ones. Delicious
refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
LEGION PLAY
ARMISTICE NIGHT

This year the American Legion
presents the comedy 1T Pays to Ad-
vertise" on the night of Armistice
Day, November II, at the Cit yHall.
The boys have been working hard at
this, and will put this roaring fun
full play over the top with the same
spirit as they did things overseas.
The cast includes Augustus best
amateurs and their clever portrayal
of the incidents of this modern
business drama will assure its sue
cess.
The seat sale begins today at
Partridge's Drug Store. The prices
are popular. The general admission
is fifty cents and an extra quarter Is
asked for q reserved seat If one Is
desired.
The annual ball will follow the
play.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
Nc Gray-Ryersou

Miss Della Ryerson, daughter of
Mrs. A. +. Pierce, and Cecil McGray,
son of Mrs. Frank S. Beane, were
united in marriage Sunday morning
at o'clock by Rev. Wood OF the PEN
ney Memorial church, the double ring
service being used.
They were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Crocker. Mrs. Frank s.
Reane. mother of the groom, enter
tanned them at dinner.
They were also served buffet
lunch by Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Crock
er at their home on Chapel street.
The bride and groom will reside at
10 Drew street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
PALERMO

EAST-No school here Thursday
and Friday last week. The teacher.
Miss L. S. Bowley, attended the
Teachers convention at Bangor.
Mr. and Mrs. George McKenney Of
Augusta were weekend visitors of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Hannah
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis E. Turner and
family have moved back from Liberty
to Qugg's Mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett McKechnie &
son have moved from Quigg's Mill to
Hostile Valley.
Russell l. Bradstreet and mother
were business callers in Augusta Sat-
urday.
Elvin Turner and family OF Augusta
visited relatives at Oak Hill farm
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Howes Of North
Union and their daughter Of Massach-
usetts were Sunday. callers Of Mrs
Anna Sukeforth.
Misses VOLTA and Leta Turner of
Cony visited at their respective homes
over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. walter Griffin and
daughter of Augusta were weekend
visitors Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
r. j. Turner
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Tibbetts of
Portland were Saturday night and
Sunday visitors of his father, Wood
bury Tibbetts and his brother and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Tibbetts.
Roy Trask Of Liberty was a busi-
ness caller in this vicinity Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. s. Fowler and
daughter Ruth of Chelsea were sun
day visitors at Oscar S. Turner'S.
Mrs. A. Y. Scates was business
caller in Belfast Saturday.
An all-day session at Sheepscott
Grange Saturday, Nov. 6, with COW
cred dish dinner.
The dance Saturday night at Sheep
scott Lake Grange hall was success
in every way and there will be an
other dance next Saturday night.
Nov. 6.
NORTH--Harry Worthing Is build
ing the road on the Blaisdell hill.
Mrs. Della Weir of Augusta was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. r. N. Will
loughby over the weekend.
w. A. and Mrs. Blaisdell entertained
her brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Remission; also Mr.. and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04

George johnson of Portland over the
weekend at the Prescott Lake farm.
Ed. Dodge is assisting Harry Worth
ing on road construction and boarding
at r. N .Willoughby's.
Friends of S. F. Greeley are glad to
learn he is getting better of his re-
cent Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04

4 uIIliam Allen. of New Hamp,
U.S. w ,isiting her parents, Mr.. and
DE , y Keunedy, Murray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04
Mrs, Nellie KYLE

News has been received Of the
death Of Mrs. Nellie Kyle, widow of
the late Amos NJ. Kyle, which occur.
red october II, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Allen Smith of Balti-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04

..-,,,e G" will meet in Room
h. "I II,ph school building Thurs
" ., a at Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis P. Michaud
and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Mi
chaud, who have been visiting at the
home of their sister, Mrs. Adelard
Cote. returned Tuesday to their
homes in Van Buren,.
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MONMOUTH
Entertainment and Halloween socia

Entertainment and Halloween Social
A very pleasing entertainment
was given at Cumston Hall, Friday
evening by the Lend-A- Hand Club
of Augusta, under the direction of
Mrs. William Edwards.
A good audience was in attend
ance.
The program opened with Old
Fashioned Garden, Lullaby Land,
Ring on Sweet Angelus: Piano solo,
Pauline Bragdon; Dutch Dance,
Marion Bragdon and Helen Bragdon;
Pantomime, 1.-THE Appalling Fate of
the Lighthouse Keeper; Dance,
Esther Gillespie; Reading, Marion
Kimball: Ballet Dance, Dorothy NC
Donald.
station YYYY', q one act play,
by Booth Harrington, was we'll given.
Following is the cast of characters:
DR.. Winstead, a Lawyer, Pauline
Bragdon; Mrs. Winstead, MID and
Mannerly, Marion ,Bragdon;s Anita.
the admired, Dorothy Macdonald;
Caroline, small but snappy, Helen
Bragdon; Herbert, an average boy,
Margaret Edwards; Roger, the adj
mirer, a law. student, Mabel Nor
| cross; Annie, the maid, Marjorie
Sumner; Charles, the chauffeur,
Esther Gillespie.
Following the entertainment q
| Halloween social was held.
The Cochnewagan Temple Pythian
Sisters will hold a dance Friday
evening, Nov. 5. at X. p. hall, music
by Smiths orchestra of Augusta.
The annual inspection of Cochne-
wagan Temple Pythian Sisters was
ha1I Friday nnt
trict Deputy Grand Chief, Mrs.
Josephine Riley of Sabattus, was the
inspecting officer. Following the in
spection an oyster supper was SER
we'd.
I Mrs. Zylpha Hatch, who has en-
ployment in Lewiston, is at home on
, account of the illness of her mother.
Mrs. L. Judson Hatch.
Mrs. Clara Maxwell Is recovering
from a recent Illness, also Mrs. j.
G. Colt is better.
Z The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
Church will meet Thursday after
noon at the chapel to sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04

:, McFarlane has gone TO
S'faIa. for a few days on bust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04

more. after three years illness dur
ing which time she was confined to
q wheel chair. cared for by her
daughter, Miss Bertha Kyle. Mrs.
Kyle was born in Monmouth, May
81, 1S45, the daughter Of the late
William G. Brown.
She passed the greater part Of her
life in Monmouth where she had
many friends. She was prominent
unsteady. was organist at the
Methodist church for many years,
Mrs. Kyle was an amiable christian
lady, a member of the Methodist
daughters, Miss Bertha Kyle and
Mrs. Allen Smith, both OF Baltimore,
and three grand children. The
burial is in Baltimore.
SOUTH-There were services at
the church Sunday afternoon. as
usual.
Horace Gibson and family have
moved to East Monmouth.
Mrs. Doris Mace attended the
Teachers Convention in Bangor, last
Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Helen Barteau and daughter,
Eleanor, went to Augusta, Wednes-
day, Mrs. Barteau went on to Ban
gor to attend the Convention there,
returning to Augusta to pass the
week end.
Mrs. Rubie Mace passed q few
days last week with her son.
Miss Addie Dixon of Auburn pass
ed the weekend with her parents.
Chester Frost is employed at
Seavey's Market in Auburn.
A party was held at the Carver
home, Thursday evening, for the
children of the Sunday school.
Norman Higgins and Fred Hunt
ington, returned from their hunt
ing trip Sunday, each bringing a
deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04

The Augusta Study Club will meet
Friday afternoon, November 5, at 3
o'clock with Mrs. II. F. Cummings,
54 Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-04

:, uopkins. who has been a
lsanu. . ~. Gardner General Hos
IHsa 1. ~ Yesterday to his home
a.rille street.
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/. .... and Play at Cushnoc
sag.'iu Hall Riverside, Friday. Nov.
.ass.- from e-S. Adults soc. chill
n '.F * Play Csc, children l5c.
v,siSt
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LOCALS l.
Nv. Your Locals to 13I
! ,rER ATTRACTIONS

Constance Talmadge
|Rs' s duchess of Buffalo" JACK scS
|1hs Du masterpiece, THE Sea
IONS ,.risw and Fables.
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canoes Colgan Green. of
r f I visiting in the city with
pei; .. = McManus, Middle street.
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LOCAL NOTICE

n'0ning Guild will hold a
b. Sale Friday, November .,
In the Salvation Army
m, ball