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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Funeral Of Alice M. Thing

Funeral of Mrs. Alice M. Thing, for
merly of this town but recently of
Waterville, were conducted from her
home at Q O'Clock Friday, Rev. e. A.
Pollard Jones, pastor of the Methodist
church Of Waterville, officiating. The
bearers were four members OF the Sons
of Union War Veterans. James
Coombs, Charles Kennison. Harry AL
len and Vernon Curtis. Interment
was In the Fort Hill cemetery at
Winslow.
It was learned with much sadness
by friends in town of Fessenden
Drummond OF Taylor avenue. Winslow,
that he is seriously ill from the effects
Of a severe shock suffered this last
week.
A public dance will be held Tuesday
evening, Dec. 81. at winslow Grange
hall, the proceeds to go to the aid of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thomas of the
Garland road, whose home. furnish
ings and all personal belongings were
totally destroyed by fire on Saturday.
Dec. 1S.
Howard Norton and Edwin Wilson,
students at University of Maine. are
at their homes on the Garland and
Reynolds roads for the Christmas va
cation.
Mrs. Jessie Moore, school nurse of
Wins1ow, reports a splendid sale of
Christmas health seals In the town
schools.
Miss Rena Roberts, who teaches In
Phillips, is passing the Christmas hol-
idays at her home on Benton avenue.
Mrs. Edward Chase Of Clinton was
in town Saturday to attend the Christ
mas party OF the Lithgow Club.
Miss Katherine Files. instructor OF
music In the town schools, is passing
her vacation at her home in Pittsf1eld.
George Trask of Vassalboro was a
business visitor in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Past Masters Day Mt Winslow

A very pleasing affair was held all
day Friday at Winslow Grange hall,
when the past masters and their
wives of Victor, Benton, and Cas-
cade Oranges joined those of Wins
low Grange in an all day meeting.
In the forenoon no activities were
held other than just social, pleas
ant time among the friends, but aft
er a fine dinner, consisting of baked
beans, rolls, pastry and coffee had
been served, the business session and
program was held. The officers fill
ing the chairs at this meeting were:
Master, Fessenden c. Drummond.
first master of Winslow Grange at
it's first meeting in 1894; overseer
George Chamberlain; lecturer, Chas.
Wilson; steward, A. H. E. Buffum;
assistant steward, F. L. Merrick:
secretary, w. H. Pollard; gatekeep-
er. o. C. Reynolds; chaplain, r. o.
Jones: Ceres, Mrs. Georgia Cham
berlain; Pomona, Mrs. Charles WIKI
son: Flora, Mrs. A. H. e. Buffum:
lady assistant steward, Miss Sadie
Morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
WINSL0W
Lithgow Club Christmas Party

One of the prettiest events of the
season of the Lithgow Club of
Winslow was their Christmas party
held Saturday afternoon, Dec. Is, at
the home of Mrs. Samuel Clarke OF
the Augusta road, which was beau
tifully decorated in pine and bitter
sweet, and with all sorts of Christ
mas novelties. The attendance was
very good and a most enjoyable time
was held. After the luncheon had
been served, the ladies repaired to
the drawing room, where beauti-
full Christmas tree was unburdened
of it's gifts, each lady receiving some
pretty article. A social hour follow
ed the distribution of the presents
and the ladies departed at $50, vot-
ing a most enjoyable time indeed,
and voted to hold the next meeting
on January 5 at the home of Mrs.
Alfred Brill of Stobie street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
p.v Brian c. Roberts

,s.th of Rev. Brian c. Roberts
o. ped a'' december II. at Swansea
'is following a period of illness,
IDS. nod occasioned his recent
rha ., a as rector of Holy Trinity
.s At Marlboro. Mass.
s =, Vas :, rector of St, Marks church
~. s' city, 1soS-1915. where he
a w. sndeared himself to a wide
~ :, friends. He was especially
", !, his work among boys and
sam is held in affection by a
rumber. While resident Of this
y ~ .I married. in 1910, Sarah Minot
/, ~ Concord. N. H. who survives
=. ,r,erment will be at Concord
~ ~ today, and a meorial service
h ~ !. held at st. Marks this morn
,t $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Second Dance by Co. r

The second in the series of dances
to be given this season by Co. F.,
103rd Infantry, will be held at Union
hall on Wednesday evening, Dec. %.
Douglas will again furnish the music.
The first Of the series, held couple
of weeks ago. was unusually success
full All those who attended had an
exceptionally good time, but the af-
fair this coming Wednesday promises
to be even more enioYable.-AdY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
BENTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kent, Jr,
returned home Thursday from Lew
iston where they have been attend
ing the State Grange.
Miss Marguerite Hunter. who Is
teaching in Richmond, is passing
her Christmas vacation at the~home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Hunter.
Past Masters Day was observed In
Winslow Grange, Friday. In which
Past Masters and wives of Benton
Grange were invited.
The Ladies' Aid Of the M. e.
Church recently met at the home Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Close Contests in
Y. M. C.. A. Junior
Basketball League

Close scores marked the Saturday
morning games of the Augusta Y. M.
c. A. Junior Basketball League. and
the young players showed up we'll in
the two contests which were staged.
Colby" Capt. Roland Mcleod, won
from "Bowdoin," Capt. Dick Sawyer,
by score of 6 to 4, and Maine"
Capt. Edward Jackson, won from
Bates" Capt. Dan Brann, by a
score Of to 6.
The standing in the league at this
firoo 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

parents Of seven pound girl, named
Margery Ardele. Both mother and
child are doing nicely. This Is the
18th child, IL of whom are living.
Mr.. and Mrs. George MacKenna are
moving into the rent on Main street
owned by Miss Hickey. Mrs. Mac
Kenna is very much improved In
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Winslow High school. It was in the
form of pie social, all the girls
present bringing pies of their own
building. with their name concealed
In 1t somewhere. Although the at
tendance was not as large as was
hoped for, still the pies sold well
and a good. sum was realized from
the proceeds Of the evenings enter.
tainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

-. ~ Price Weber. the vet
FdenuS. will be sorry to learn that
% se'V n falling health he is con-
k,S 10 Mr.. Weber has been In
taisn 18th for some time past but he
k' neaid his natural genial OPTIC
y fsA mhich has won for him SO
|tsn ,.isnds, and despite falling
b.! nos kept about the house
ksin !. 10 has been host to a wide
|s'a' =, friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
In Meuoriau

In Memoriam
In sad and loving memory of our
wife and mother, Eva M. Ladd. who
passed to her Heavenly home Dec. 20,
1925.
We miss thee from our Preside,
In the place thou long hast filled:
For thy chair now is vacant
And thy gentle voice is stilled.
Wallace S. Ladd, husband,
Leon w. Ladd.
Lettie M. Dyer,
Wfnifred Carey,
Thelma Leach, children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Thomas Home Was
DESTROYED by Fire

The people of Winslow were moved
to deep regret and sympathy when it
was learned around noon Saturday that
the home and furnishings and all the
clothing of Charles Thomas and fam
lily of the Garland road had been to-
tally destroyed by fire which caught
about 1890 in the forenoon from an
overheated chimney. MIR. Thomas. who
Is the r. r. D. No. Al mail carrier, was
away at his work. and Mrs. Thomas
had gone to Benton Falls for sup
plies, and the Thomas daughters Sadie
and Marcia and a small child were
alone in the house. The girls sme1led
smoke several times and investigated
but found no flames, but Mrs. Thomas
discovered the flames as she returned
from Benton, and with the girls rush.
ed up stairs only to be met by smoke
and cinders. She tried to get upstairs
to get a box containing some valua lie
papers and other articles of value to
herself and family but was unable to
do so. No sooner had she reached the
bottom of the stairs did the roof cave
in, and 1t was by the narrowest chance
that the girls, their mother and the
child escaped to safety. They rushed
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Weeks, where they were made COM
Portable. Benjamin Wood, another
neighbor, took all the stock out of the
stable and shed adjoining the house, so
none of 1t was injured or lost, and no
persons were injured, but the house,
furnishings and the entire wardrohcS
of all the family were totally de-
stroyed.
Miss Nellie Allen of this town Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Mrs. Ernest whitman. The after-
noon was passed in lacking pun.
Mrs. Ed. Chase Of Clinton was
Thursday guest Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Wymar1.
Schools in town closed Friday Tor
q two weeks vacation. -
Benton Grange Ii invited TO attend
an all day meeting at Oakland, De.
cember Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
SIDNEY

WEST-The school at West Sidney
closed Friday, Dec. II, for a vacation
Of one week. The children are unite
ing with the Sunday school in hav-
ing a Christmas tree and entertain
ment to be held at the Advent chapel,
Thursday evening, Dec. IS, at IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
High School Notes

FOLLOWING is the honor roll of Win
SLOW High school for the second per
100 this last term: Highest honors.
Benny Wood. Leota Howard. Donald
Simpson: high honors, Franco Mag
gazlnni, Amberlina Taddei. Marion
Mckenzie. Dorothy Reed. Ruth
phing. Florence Harding. Kenneth
Proctor; honors. David Garland.
Kenneth Mansfield, and Margaret
Reed. Is al CT
George Joseph, who is captain of
the football team for 1927. has plaved
IN every game in 1924. this team not
losing one game. nv
the first meeting of the Owls
Club was held November "a ana r;ra
new members were initiated. This
oiuo besides being interesting, is very
et T,isa The last members to be
E 1l,,.rased are; Miss Ethel Chase,
EEnsilsh teacher; Clifton Hodgess
Mary Bartlett. Ruth Dow. Richard
Delano, Doris Rhoades. Deare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
',IGUSTA LOCALS

,,a,es' Aid Of the Green street
lse 10 ~. church will meet in the
knoa'..,a rlors this Monday after
Ercn $40 A large attendance is
(p' : .s business Of Importance Is
Fsa' transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Funeral of Joseph Beauchesne

Funeral Of Joseph Beauchesne
Funeral services for Joseph Beau
cnesne were conducted from the
Notre Dame church Sunday after
noon at 2:30. Mr.. Beauchesne pass.
ed away Friday morning at the
nome OF his daughter. Mrs. Mary
Matthleu of this town, after a pro-
ionged illness. at the age of SO
years. He was born in Canada and
came here 62 years ago, where he
mas resided ever since. Besides his
daughter at whose home his death
occurred, he Is survived by two
other daughters, Mrs. George
Jacques and Mrs. Theophile Homie Of
Madlson; and two sons. .Josenb
Beauchesne and Charles Beaucbesne
OF Waterville. Interment was made
IN the Catholic cemetery at Pine
~Ao'Os
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
PALERMO

Mrs. Ellen Turner
EAST-Mrs. Ellen Turner. widow
of the late Briggs Turner passed
away Saturday afternoon at the home
Of her son, Oscar F. Turner. at the
age of 60 years. Funeral services
will be held T,.--s.v at 10 A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

p. NJ. If stormy, 1t win be held on
the first fair night. All are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
VASSALBORO

NORTH-The American Wooden
Company is making new tenement
out of the old Golden Cross Hall.
Beatrice Peavey is working this
week for Mrs. Harold Watson.
Leander Briggs called on Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Mariner one day last
week, leaving In the afternoon for
Belfast.
Ar and MIS- Ert.a MI blair arc The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Miss Priscilla Clarke, who attends
Connecticut State College for Wom-
en-, is passing few days vacation
at her nome on the Augusta road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Juvenile Grange No. IL Holds Fine
Meeting

Friday evening, Dec. IL, the ju-
venile Grange of Winslow held its
regular meeting, taking in several
honorary members from the sub
ordinate Grange. After the business
session, a fine Christmas tree was
relieved of it's burden and each
member received fine gift. This
distribution of presents was follow
ed by a social. Mrs. Annie Simpson
furnishing music for the games.
Candy and nuts were enjoyed as re-
freshments. The next meeting OF
this Grange will be when the an
nual installation of officers Is held
on Friday evening, Jan. Z. when
Merle J. Hartman, state lecturer of
Oranges. will be present and install
tbe 1927 officers of the subordinate
and Juvenile Oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Miss Nellie Allen of this town Is
working at the law Office of e. e. Pea
cock of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Miss Mildred Blewitt. who is a
student at Harrington Normal
School Is passing the holidays at her
home on Bowden street.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Roberts and
daughter, Priscilla have returned
home after being In Gardiner several
days, called there by the illness and
death of Mr.. Roberts father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Athletic Association Holds socia

A very successful social was heid
Thursday evening, Dec. 16. at the
Taconnet club house under the aus
pIces of the Athletic ASS citation OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Blair arc the dscaodit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Signal your operator
Give her the number
Hold the line
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-25
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

If it hasn't yet been. on the air to
show what it could do, unless some
tentative arrangement were made.
An applicant might produce an at
tractive program for appraisal and
then, after being graded highly. fall
back on something silly and uninter-
esting. 1t may be certain of it's grad
ing for at least year. anyway.
Then. too. once stations have cho-
sen their hours of broadcastinG, what
would be done in case of special pro-
grams, like the presidential inaug-
uration, or the world series and
such? These occur in the afternoon,
during less popular hours. when the
lower grade stations have the air.
according to this plan.
The lower grade stations would
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-25
HELPS QUAKE VICTIMS
Hospital Patient Suggests Fund for
Armenia and Contributes.

Touched by the distress pictured
in newspaper dispatches from Ar
menia's quake zone, DIR. B. b. Turn
err. i'll at the Robert w. Long Hos
pital. sent a check for SOS to T. C.
Day. Near East Relief treasurer,
with a letter suggesting that a fund
of $4,000 be raised at once for quake
victims.
DR.. Turner is a member Of the
faculty of Indiana University School
of Medicine. He underwent n serious
operation a week ago.
The Near East Relief has 5000
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-25
ACTORS ENJOY RADIO

Moving picture actors on location
are ardent radio fans. A wire from
Ronald Colmau and Wilma Banky to
station xxx, Los Angeles, was in
part: when night comes we gather
around radio sets and all 200 of US
listen to broadcasts. 1t is the only
thing which makes our loneliness
even half way bearable."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-25

then have the privilege of broad
casting the highest quality pro-
grams, unless they were willing to
step down for their masters.
Chain programs. too, would cause
tangle, for a high-grade station
having only the TWO best hours to
broadcast. would miss some of the
hours sent out on any OF the chains.
Then, the poor commission that
would have the job of grading sta
tionsi
Well, the idea is there. 1t might be
a basis for some real workable end
to this wavelength matter.
&c n 10
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-25
OCT. 25, 1926

orphans and extensive work in the
Russian Caucasus where the quake
disaster happened.
Contributions to the fund should
be addressed to T. C. Day, treasurer,
528 Peoples Bank Bldg.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-25

Some ants carry petals or leaves
as umbrellas when it rains.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-25
THE NEW FREED-EISEMAN RECEIVERS
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power tube. Has one dial con-
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-29

Heavy rains arc causing crop dam age in Jericho and parts of Beer sheba.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
"Hatless Bandit" Murders
 Man In Front of Home

New York, June 29 P-A hat less bandit who shot down Harry Gordon after his victim had been lured from his Brooklyn home by a voman's voice on the telephone. was sought by police today.
 Gordon was called from his home, according to his wife. by a telephone message, delivered in a woman's voice. He went directly to a street intersection designated and was standing on the sidewalk waiting when the assassin appeared. He was hatIoss and wore blue shirt. according to witnesses. After Cor don was fatally shot none of the crowd of spectators dared stay the slayers departure.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29

A combined stove and table for campers has been invented.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
JAZZ RECORDS OF
 SNUTTY CONTENTS
Big "BOotle8" Business in This
 Branch of Music

Kansas City, June 29-Bootleg music-wild jazz coupled with ris- que versification-is being distribut- ed in many parts Of the country.
 In a North Side honky tonk cab aret here an inquisitive visitor made the discovery that the bootlegging profession numbers among its mem- bers not only purveyors of liquor, drugs, and pornographic art, but a numerous fraternity which bootlegs of color" talking machine records.
 The l.our for orchestra music had passed. The negro jazz band had gone. But the patrons still craved music, and asked for it. The propri- etor waddled over to an ornate gramophone and selected a record from a nearby cabinet-which was locked.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
DINPuTE ONER HEATING PLANT

tNru F. Gaffney, acting for An. thony srogi, has instituted suit for $250 against the Schultz 6 Costello O., Inc, Ida Horwitz and John J. Higgins. Tho plaintiff claims that in April, 1925, he purchased house at 27 Carlton street from Ida Hor- Witz with the other defendants act ing as agents. He alleges the house was misroproseuted to him in that ho fonnd the boiler needed repairs land tho defendants have refused to nay for this work. The papers are rcturnahle the second Monday Of July in the city court.
 Mary Caccomo. through W. r.. Mangan, has sued sam and Pasqua- lima Civo for Sfoo, the action being returna5le in the city court the sec. ond Monday of July.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
GRADUATION DAY AT TALNUD TORAH
Commencement Exercises To Be
 Held Tomorrow Night

Wednesday evening at S:SO. the Hebrew school gathers for it's last big meeting of the year. Commence exercises will be held in the Talmud Torah hall, to mark the beginning Of new era iu the histsory of the school.
 Promotion lists will be read, and classes graded for the new terms in september. Those children who have attended regularly for six months out of the ten will receive school pin with the name of the school in Hebrew. Books will be awarded 10 children who have dis tinguished themselves for effort and industry.
 An interesting series of tableaux, in pageant fashion. has been prepar- ed. It is called. "Torah and Jewish Life" picturing the visions presented before two children, who want to know why they should go to Hebrew school. The characters are:
 Boy, Louis Cohen; girl. Rosalind Dunn; spirit of Hebrew, Cecile Well insky.
 Scene l, The Bible-Torah, Bea- trice Nair and Beatrice Himberg; prophets, Madeline Welinsky; scrip lures, Pearl Kennedy
 Scene 2-In the Yeshiva; Talmud students, Morris Chaser, Benny Lif- shitz, Louis Spector, Israel Zcvin.
 Scene S-A library. Poetry, La belle Birnbaum; philosophy Elliott Himberg; magazines. Naomi Menus
 For parents @ summary of the past years work is planned. with e prospect Of the work to come. There will be no request for funds.
 The following is the program in detail;
 Greetings-Frcda Regenbogen. Song-By the school.
 Our Schooi"-Libbie Dunn. school
 president; DaHiI Crou, vice pres
 ident.
 song-By the school.
 Tableaux - 'Torah and Jewish
 Life"
 Song-By the school. Address-Nisiting Speaker. Awarding of Pins and Prlzes-J,
 Birnbaum, chairman oi the board
 of education Harjkvah-School and Audience.
 The school staff is: Freda Regen- bogen, principal; Esther Gollstcin Isaac Oretzy Aaron solomon anI Nathan Witlin. Ethel Fucker is sec rotary.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
BOY SCOUT NEWS

The present week is a feverish one at the New Britain Boy Scout camp at Jobs pond, Portland. for everything is being done to have the camp in shape for its 1926 opening on Saturday. Already 6S scouts have applied for stays at the camp and the number of applica. ttons coming into the scout office is growing each day. The camp will be conducted for eight weeks closing on August 2S.
 Scout Executive w. O. Cook has force at camp with him prepar- ing the site and making improve ments. A permanent well has been dug, cemented and fitted with a gas engine for pumping purposes. All equipment is on hand and sev- eral Of the tents have been erect ed. Those with Mir. Cook are As sistant Camp Directors Lloyd
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29

thrown open. Thousands of phon- .ograph records were stacked around the walls. A console machine quick Iy revealed that the cabaret pro- prietor's records were typical of many others.
 The proprietor explained that he bought the records from the man. utacturer who did thriving busi- ness ali over the country. Many of them were made by negro singers. He, himself, had no complaint to make as he received 100 per cent profit on his investment. He said his customers were from many walks of life, from mischievous high school ooys 10 proprietors of exclusive es- tahlishments on Kansas City's Gold Coast The beauty of it all, he de cIared. was that the business was strictly cash"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29

maining victims, Police Clerk Thom- as Dillon Is expected to die. He is paralyzed from bullet in his spine. Two others also were reported in serious condition.
 The shooting started with a quar- rel yesterday between Lee and Ar. thur Wells, another negro whom Lee shot, He then got rife and another revolver and started to ter rorize the neighborhood. Five of those he shot were bystanders. He picked three of his victims from a police car which had been sent after him.
 Lee was once an inmate of the insane ward at city hospital.