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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
The Vaudeville

Fun according to Nick Hufford is
Loose Leaf Book and he is one of
the pages. The page he represents
must be the crux of the story because
Mr.. Hufford is one of the funniest
Of comedians. He is a reformed
minstrel. That is after years in
burnt cork he Is now working In
white face. 1t was as a minstrel
that period the big minstrel compa-
MES fiourished. Mr.. Hufford was
endman with many of the most
prominent minstrel organizations.
Then he went into vaudeville as a
black face comedian. One day he
found out he was funnier in natural
than he was in makeup. Since then
he has been white faced minstrel.
He is. one of the few song define
ators who has as much respect for
lyrics as he has for melody.
In describing their wares players
frequently borrow expressions from
the sporting world. These expressions
invariably indicate a goal, meaning
Of course that this artist or that
artist wins out in his or her own
particular field. Eddie Furman and
Olive Evans have borrowed their
billings from the football gridirons.
They announce themselves as Scor-
ing Touchdowns on the "Gridiron of
Song" and it would be difficult to
telling their story. This is what
they do. These two. sing so well
that there is no doubt that they
came over the lines a winner that is
the meaning of touchdowns.
Steward and Olive used to trip
the light fantastic as part of Eddie
Leonard's company. They tripped
SO well that vaudeville rewarded
them by making them an act by
themselves. Stewart and Olive are
seen in Songs and Dances They
excel in soft shoe work but their
repertoire is Of wide range.
The Ballast Trio will present one
of the most spectacular balancing
acts seen at the Opera House dur
ing the entire vaudeville season
Steel def1es the toughest use. These
men are specialists in head to head
balancing. Many Of their feats are
performed by using a springboard
as catapult. The trio is composed
of two men and a girl. The girl is
hurled into the air by the weight
of one of the men, and she is caught
on the hands or head of the other.
They are we'll named-"The Boys
With Steel Heads"
Probably the headliner act Of the
bill this week will be the Atkins
Claire Revue presenting a fast NOV
ing repertoire of singing and dane
ing entitled, Bits of Vaudeville"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15

scale by Monta Bell at the Metro
life and love of Spanish opera
singer, the role played by Miss Carlo
and her lover, young Spanish
statesman.
An entire Spanish town was built
on the banks of river, into which
tons of water were hurled, in the
biggest feat in screen engineering
ever attempted, to stage the flood. IN
which Cortez stages a thrilling res
cue of Miss Olmstead.
There's a madness in the north
Such is the theme of THE Ship OF
Souls" the picture written by Emer-
son Hough, author of The Covered
Wagon" which comes to the Colonia
as the companion picture for the
mid week program. Bert Lytell is
the star of the production with a
cast headed by Lillian Rich. The
story is based on the snow madness
after spending years among the
The end of the week bill has an
exceptional story feature when Para
mounts cinema version of Francis
Brett Young's widely read novel
Sea Horses" makes it's local debut
For those who like vigorous melo-
drama, tinctured with love interest
and moving midst scenes of tropic
color and beauty, this photoplay will
fill the bill from soup to nuts.
Much is expected from "Sea
Horses" for Mr.. Young's story
which Becky Gardiner adapted and
James Hamilton scenarized. is rich
in action, drama, romance and sus-
pense, and lends itself admirably To
Installation on the screen. Further
more. the fact that Allan Dwan
made it is a guarantee of it's worth
from a directorial standpoint.
There is the added factor of a
notable cast, which numbers amongst
its personnel such popular and cap.
able players as Jack Holt, Florence
Vidor, George Bancroft and William
Powell.
1t is said that William J. Locke
might have had Jetta Goudal in mind
when he wrote his celebrated novel
THE Coming of Amos" which is
portrayed in screen form under the
direction of Paul Sloane with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
Reason for
Granting Pardon

1t is learned that the full and free
pardon granted to George f. William
son. an apprentice on British
steamship running to Portland, and
who was convicted in the Portland
municipal court on the charge Of IL
legal possession of liquor. does not
mean that the Governor and Council
intend to grant full and free pardons
to liquor offenders in the future.
The facts in the case are that a
British subject cannot be placed on
parole, and, therefore, must either
finish out his sentence or be given a
free pardon. This was why it was
done in the case of Williamson. 1t
was also the reason why his two as
sociates, civilian Anderson and John
Simpson, had their sentences conf
muted.
Still another important bearing on
the case in the minds of the Council.
SO it is learned, was the expressed
hope made by both the judge and the
county attorney who tried the cases
that the men be given their freedom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15

1.-The Eagle" in which Rudolph
Opera House on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week, will
present the star for the first time in
the role of Russian. In view of the
popularity which he has given to
romantic Latin types it will be inter-
esting to see If he will raise the
Slav to the same public esteem.
The Eagle" is said to be a dis
tinct departure for Valentino IN
other respects also. The story mas
more action and also more comedy
than any other in which he has ap-
peared. The star will be seen first as
a handsome Cossack lieutenant. then
later as a swift. mysterious. ad-
venturous bandit. whose exploits
thrill all Russia. cit is from this
that character derives the name OF
the Eagle). For while he mas
ouerades as a French tutor in order
to enter the home of his mortal
enemy.
."The Eagle" IL the first Of the
stories of Alexander Pushkin. RUS
sia's greatest author, to reach the
screen. The. photoplay was written
by Hans Kraly, who wrote Passion
deception" Her Sister from Paris"
and many other notable successes.
Wilma Banky. a striking blonde,
who was recently brought to
America by Samuel Goldwyn. plays
opposite the star. Louise Dresser.
stage star for many years, has a
featured role as the Czarina.
For the last half of the week an
other first class aggregation of
vaudeville acts has been booked
and also the recent William ;.
Hart feature picture "Tumbleweeds' {,
a yirile screen drama produced by
Mr.. Hart from Hal G. Everts story.
Caldwell, Kansas. is on the border
of the Cherokee Land Strip. which as
opened in 1889 to homesteaders, Is
the locale Of some Of the most err
citing action in the drama. 1t was
very small town in the period preced-
ing the opening until the homestead
ers began to arrive when in no time
at all it grew to remarkable proper
lions.
The town before and after Is seen
In the picture, and the replica of the
main street is most effective. 1t Is
said, for great care was taken In
constructing it to see that the period
and the peculiarities Of a frontier
community were accurately portray
ed.
This picture was directed by King
Baggot and Barbara Bedford Is lead
ing woman for William S. Hart who
plays the redoubtable Don Carver,
styling himself a 'tumbleweed' but
developing opposite tendencies when
love enters.
1t is a United Artists Corporation
release
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HARRINGTON

A very pleasing and interesting en-
+. tertainment was carried out at the
close of the regular meeting of the
Ladies Auxiliary to S. Clicord Belch-
er Camp, Sons of Veterans, Friday
evening. The entertainment was
planned and arranged by Mrs. Win
fred Chapman, and it was in reality
st. Patrick's entertainment. She
prepared an outline of the history OF
st. Patrick and the first observance
of the day. which was Of much in
terest. A pleasing feature was the
appearance of her three little chill
dren, Charles, George and Gwendolyn,
wearing their green ties and rep
resentation Of the green Shamrock.
They sang a little song together, and
also gave several recitations. The
poem, Shamrock Day was read by
the secretary of the Auxiliary. There
was a good attendance and the mem
bers are showing growing interest
/ In the doings of the auxiliary, which
is very encouraging.
At the meeting of the Young Peo-
pies Club at the Old South church
sunday evening, Professor A. M.
lhomas OF the Pennington State
Normal school will speak on Mind
OVA 1SdoAiiCSo. AL Tile meeting
or the High school club at the church
at o'clock the subject will be what
s Prayer?" and the leader will b..
Miss Ella Voter. A light lunch will
be served The game room at the
church was open Saturday afternoon
to boys and girls of the seventh and
eighth grade ages, and was we'll pa
tronized. The game room will be
open the latter part of the afternoon
next Wednesday, to high school stu
dents and other young people of
similar age.
Albert X. Gardner, orchard spec.
lalist, assisted by County Agent
George e. Lord, will conduct three
general orchard. management meet
ings in Franklin county the latter
part of this month, one at the Grange
hall in East Dixfield, Gale E. Seyery
project leader, March %; one al
Temple Grange hall, Hanson Bailey
project leader, March "a; and the
third at Jay, March g. Merle Thomp-
son project leader. Lantern slides and
charts will be shown to make all the
points of management clear. The
ladies' are to serve dinners at noon
In each of the communities and all
who are interested in better manage
IieHt ana better frult are urged to
attend.
Two important Farm Bureau dates
nave just been announced-the meet
ing of the executive committee April
IA, which will start in the morning
at 1880 o'clock; and the club leaders
conference April "a. at which both
State club leader, Mr.. Shibles, and
the new assistant club leader, Miss
RrONn will n nj bob
The home demonstration agent,
Miss Louise Quincy, will conduct a
spring millinery planning meeting at
North Wilton Monday. Millinery
and clothing meetings will be held at
New Sharon. March II, East Wilton
March Is, Weld March 10. East Dix
field March %, Temple March "a. Jaw
March %. Phillips April /, North
! Chesterville. April 1. Beams Corner
April 2. Mosher Hill. Pennington,
| April 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting Of Governor March u.s. 10 NJ

ing for a certificat to operate motor
vehicles for the carrying of passen-
gers for hire from Bangor and r r
Harbor and return, passing through
and serving all intermediate points.
The commission will hold hearing
at the same time and place on the
application of William H. Cunning
ham Of. Bar Harbor, asking for
/ certificate to operate motor vehicles
for the carrying of passengers for
hire over regular routes from Bar
Harbor to Bar Harbor and serving
Ocean Drive, Seal Harbor, No. theast
Harbor. Sargent Drive, Town Hill,
Salisbury Cove and Hull's Cove:
from Bar Harbor to Bar Harbor
(sight-seeing trip, passing through
and serving Mount Desert, South
west Harbor, Manset, Mckinley and
, Goose Cove; and from Bar Harbor to
Bar Harbor, passing through and
serving Lafayette National Park,
around Cadillac Mountain, Bibble
Pond, JoI dan Pond, Seal Harbor,
Cooksey Drive, Otter Creek and
through the Gorge.
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At the Colonial

Dancing Mothers" the Paramount
picture, coming to the Colonial
Theatre today and Tuesday. shows
the other side of a great city. 1t is
tale of the bright lights, and the
persons who help to keep them lit.
If you have ever wanted to see the
interior of night club or the inter-
eSting lives led by it's denizenS-now
is your chance. The sordid side has
been omitted, and the sort you like
to see is there. Herbert Brenon di-
rected Dancing Mothers" for Para
mount. 1t was adapted from the
Selwyn -Goulding stage success by
Forrest Halsey, Conway Tearle. Alice
Joyce and Clara Bow are starred.
j. Farrell Macdonald and Madge
Bellamy are featured in THE Dixie
Merchant the whimsical and en-
tirely human story of Dixieland that
will be the second feature for the
first two days of the week.
AS the old Dixie Merchant" J.
Farrell gives one of the best char
acterizations of his career, mixing
humor with pathos in way that
will win him more honors. Madge
plays the role of his Nivacious little
daughter, who Is always having to
prod her father into action in order
to keep the little family intact
Others in the cast are Jack MulhaIl,
Claire Mcdowell, Edward Martindale,
Frank Beal and Evelyn Arden.
Mid-Week Feature
With one of the most thrilling
storm scenes ever filmed. in which a
wall of water wipes away an entire
town; with settings depicting the
great operas of the world. the gor-
geous throne room in the Royal Pal
ace at Madrid with a great cast of
famous names headed by Ricardo
Cortez and Greta Carlo. the brilliant
new Swedish star, the new Cosmo-
politan production of "1banez' Tor
rent" will be screened Wednesday
and Thursday.
The story, a vivid romance of
Spain, based on the novel by Vicente
Blasco IbaneZ, author of 1.-The Four
Horsemen," was directed on a lavish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
WINDSOR
N0RTH-T.ern'

NORTH-Leroy Sproul Is vlsin'
his grandparents Ia WHITEHEAD
Visitors in Augusta this W
We're Mr.. and Mrs. Harold LOW v's
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Boynton, ~
lam Bean, Donald Gordon ana
p. Lowden. !.
Mrs. Alma Thorn and Mrs. , 3
cinda Dearborn were callers w
nesday, of Mrs. Charles Wilies
Mrs. Edna Smith has retuTnsus'
her work in Boston.
Willard Studley was a vlsl.p'
Florentius Merrill on Thursoar
Mrs. Zettie Bean was an afIe, 4:
caller of Mrs. Hai ry Merrill on -
nesday. -,.,,s
Marvin Pierce of Deer Hill. VIZ Nv
with his cousin, John BUZZ
Thursday night. Inn
Marion Odlin is III with tolss-.
Andrew Adams is working io'
True. p.A
Harvey McCurda has gone g q. ~ !,
land, where he has employnseanaSl
F. L. Pierce has had teams ~. nss v.
pressed hay to the Weeks M''p Z,
ton this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
New Generations

The certificate of Incorporation of
the Red Men Realty Company, organ
lied at Portland was, approved Sat-
urday at the office of the attorney
general The purpose of the new cor
poration is to deal in real estate; cap
ital stock, 100000, all common; moth
ing paid in: par value of shares, SO;
seven shares subscribed; officers:
President. Thomas d Sale. of Port
land; treasurer, Nathan J. Hadgfiins
of Portland. and clerk, Raymond S.
Cakes of PORTLAND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
MANCHESTER

1t is reported that Rev. Alfred
Hawkes. is resting more comfortably.
j. T. Collins is improving but IS
still in the hospital.
Mrs. Mabel Foster and family
passed the weekend at the home of
George Morse in Hallowell.
Stanley Foster is now i'll with
mumps.
The family of Wesley Farr has
been suffering with the prevailing
distemper and Richard Farr has
been unable to attend school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hippler and
young daughter are visiting her
father, John Merrill.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith of
West Gardiner visited Mrs. Elmer
Merrill on Tuesday.
William Seekins visited his home
on Friday.
Mrs. Lizzie Robinson was a visitor
at the Outlet on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
Revocation of
Operators Licenses

Secretary Of State Frank w. Ball
announced that the following opera :
tors, licenses had bee revoked, all for
driving an automobile while intoxi :
Gated:
Michael Mukvern, Portland: Albert
burgess Lewiston; Louis Boissie
Biddeford; Henry Brean. ayJ. .Josenb
Brule, Greene: Edmund P. Dorion
Andover; Clifford E. Elliott, Bangor =:
Rufus L. Firveash. Portland; Charles
Fitzgerald, Westbrook; Fred T. Gun
TIL, North Berwick; Robert A. sGill,
Hallowell; Walter A. Halves. San.
ford; Harry Huff. lewiston; II. P.
Landers, Bangor; Clyde Mcclellan,
flttsneid; Guss Maddix, luton; Har-
ry ]. Maheux, Lewiston: Edmmnd
Shorey, Fort Fairfield; Harvey 7
Sippell. Wells; Frank D. Vail. I'm.
ton; Joseph vigue. Lewiston; Justus
Wells. Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
OAKLAND

The regular meeting Of the Ma
ers improvement Club was heH
the home Of Mrs. Sidney Wentwo,s
on Fairfield street. Thirty.one n,
present. The dinner was served Z
noon, and a program presented !
ter dinner. The program was
follows: a report of the midvint1
meeting of the Federation Of M
mems Clubs, by Abbey Bessey. n
marks on this meeting by Mrs. Ia.
rietta Toyman: reading, Mrs. ON
Glberron; piano solo, Mrs. I'M
Whee.er; reading, Mrs. Ada WEI
worth; a letter from the Maine al
sui of religious education was "a
and discussed. 1t was voted IN h
this matter on tie table and 10 b;
some further action to assist n
cause. The club accepted the al
tation of the Tuesday Club to al
with them at their next reg.a
mec ting on March %. The ia
meeting of the Mothers Club win
held on IIarch 25. The hostesses n
be Mrs. Abbie Bes~ ey, Mrs. Elear|
Stubb2rt, Mrs. Amelia McKechr3
Mrs. Fern Houlton.
Freeman Yeaton and Harry MI
man were in town calling on fr;en3
Thursday and also visited the "a
shop in Waterville.
The Oakland eighth grade bc|
played a Basketball game with d
Waterville Boys Club Juniors at d
Oakland High gym Friday evenir|
The Oakland team won with q scd|
of 22-14.
The Freshman girls Of oakE
High played the eighth grade Gil
in the gym Friday evening. n
freshman girls beat with a score
29-5.
The Independent team played
basket ball game with the Lueu
Five team ard the Independen3
Won with a score of 24-1s.
The Harry G. Decker Post Of q
American Legion VIII old their nj
ular meeting at their hall on Chsfd
street Tuesday evening.
Anon Lodge of Odd Fellows Va
hold their regu ar meeting at u
Odd Fellow Lall on Main sirs
Tuesday evening.
The Ladies Aid of the Method
church will hold their annual Easa|
sale Wednesday afternoon at 2P y
in the Methodist vestry, with the q
ual booths and at $50 O'Clock 70.
per will be served.
The Oakland High school basi4
ball team played a game with UP
throp High at Winthrop Friday sHi
ming. The Winthrop team won VI
a score of 42-16.
The Woinen's Missionary Club
the United Baptist church will nj
next Wednesday afternoon at y
at the home of Mrs. Wing. TIE ceij
mittee for the afternoon is ~
Wing. Mrs. Guy Mosher. Mrs. y
Wltherell. Mrs. Ross Baker.
subject for the meeting win be WI
groes." During this meeting "
semi-annual oEering Of the nis
boxes will be conducted.
The Chee- -koo-lo group Y
Camp Fire Girls met at the bod
of their guardian, Mrs. John Taps
on Mechanic street, Thu. sday ansl
noon. A scrap book was made %
given to a sick child. Next week
National Camp Fire Birthday WI
and Mrs. Tapley is to entertain
group on Tuesday evening Wlln
birthday supper at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15

personal supervision of Cecil B. De-
Mile. Miss Goudal. who plays a
featured role in this Producers Dis
tributing Corporation release starring
Rod La ROGUE is a combination of
classic beauty and vivid personality
which make her ideal for the role of
the emotional Princess Nadia" and
with her unusual dramatic ability,
the part could hardly have been bet
ter filled. This film will be the Sec
ond feature for Friday and Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
Utilities Comm.
Orders Hearings on
Jitney Petitions

The public utilities commission has
ordered a hearing to be held in the
probate court room at the county
building in Bangor on Friday. March
IS, at A. NJ, on the petition of the
Samoset Company of Portland. ash
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-15
VASSALRORO
N. U. L. Literary Cub

n. U. l.. Club met Wednesday at an
all Cay meeting with Mrs. Nellie F.
Little, East Vassalboro. A small
amount of business was transacted
and then followed a most interesting
State of Maine program:
Song, My State of Main poem
Maine, o. S. Pope; Roll call; Best
state in which to live, by S. H. Mar
| den; short article on Maine Products
by G. w. Taylor; Historical facts
Alton Winchenbach; reading, The
old fashioned mothe.s of Maine, Mrs.
Little. remarks by Ralph Canham,
pertaining to Maine as a summer
playground: comic reading, CONVEX
sation beteen a northerner and Flori-
dian, on Maine billiards., F. d. Rand ;
the hardwood of Maine, Mary Bur-
CESS; poetry on town of Union, Vio'a
Winchenhach; reading, Veda Can
ham; poem on Window Book House,
Jennie Withee; question box; ques-
IN for discussion, "Will Booming
1Iaine be a benefit to the farmer?'
EAST-Pcrcy L. Gates was bust
ness caller in Bangor. Thursday.
Mrs. Nellie Little entertained the
y. U. l.. Club Wednesday,. Fourteen
members were in attendance. All
enjoyed the bountiful dinner served
and the fine program in the after
noon.
Charles Denico
The death of Charles Denico, a life
long resident of town, occurred car
ly Friday morning. Mr.. Denico had
driven one of the teams conveying
scholars for long term of years and
n h0 nd nj 1sS FYrr,
marry and their children attending
school. He was very accommodating
and kind and always ready to lend a
helping hand. He had been in fall
ing health for some time but had at
tended to his duties until within a
few weeks. He will be greatly miss
ed in the community and his family
have the sympathy Of the community.
Mrs. Madeline Gates is confined to
her home by sickness and Roy
Shorey of North Vassalboro Is sub
shutting in the Grammar grade.
Ray Coombs, who has been sick
with a severe cold is much improved.
There are great many in this vi
cinity who are suffering from severe
colds.
Mrs. Chester Hussey entertained
the Larkin Club. Thursday. and all
enjoyed the day very much.
Mrs. Nellie Little entertained the
Christmas Club, Thursday after
noon. There were a large number
of the Ladies out. They passed a
very pleasant afternoon.
The village schools close Friday
for a two weeks vacation,
The ladies of Friends Church are
busy VT. their arrangements for an
Easter sale. supper and program.
Mrs. Emma Hamlin has closed her
home and gone to Fairfield with her
daughter, Mrs. Albert Clark.
Funeral Of Robert e. Mullen
GETCHELL'S CORNER-The flu
funeral for the late Robert E. Mullen
were held Wednesday at P. M. at
the Adams Memorial chapel. Rev.
Wilbur F. Berry speaking words of
comfort to the bereaved family. Ne
guemkeag Lodge =. & A. NJ. and Os-
ceala Chapter, o. E. S., both of which
he was a member. attended in a body.
Neguemkeag Lodge conducting a Ma
sonic funeral. He was an active
worker in the Eastern Star having
held the office of treasurer since the
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EXTRAORDINARY film STORIES
AT LOCAL THEATRES THIS week
Film Features and
Vaudeville for the
Week of March Is
Colonial

Monday and Tuesday-con-
way Tearle and Alice Joyce in
dancing Mothers. Madge Bel
iany and Jack MulhaIl in "The
Dixie Merchant"
Wed. & Thursday-Rieardo
Cortez and Greta Carlo in
Torrent, Lillian Rich in "Ship Of
Souls"
Friday and Saturday-Jack
Holt in "Sea Horses" Rod La
ROGUE in Coming of Amos"
"The Scarlet Streak No. 2"