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Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
In the Niississippi

The Davenport Daily Times" car ried a picture of Mir. Ballard and a lengthy obituary notice of the eity's prominent citizen. One paragraph reads as follows:
 MT. Ballard was staunch member of the Calvary Baptist church. being baptised in the Mississippi river sixty years ago.
 In this particular the obituary mo- tice must be wrong, unless Mir Bal lard was twice baptized. for certain it is that he was immersed in the fam ily ice pond in Thompson.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
The Fifth Question"

In tha, you will ind the whole series of five ques. tions, together with the rules eovernine the con test and an interesting and instructive talk on fabrication This will help you in writing your answers. Call Tor your copy today. Read it care fully. Win one ot the large prizes.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
A Sportsman

Mr Ballard was fond of hunting and fishing and oh his return 10 his former home in Thompson he would call at the office of The Patriot and the result would be the publication of one of his hunting stories, now pre- served in the files of a half century ago, for he was an interesting writer.
 October l., I922, Alr and Mrs Bal lard observed their gold wedding an aiversary.
 Mr. Ballard Is survived by two daughters. two sons, four Rraudehild- ren and several uephews and nieees, Newton \. Ballard Of Putnam being one of the nepheWs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14
IMPRESSIVE GRADUATION
EXERCISES MARK CLOSE FIRST
Year OAK GROVE GIRLS SCHOOL

owen then introduced Madame Ra-
mondt Of Holland, scholar, teacher
and diplomat. Madame Ramondt
won her audience instantly by her
charming simplicity of delivery and
her address, Education for Interna-
tional Understanding" was followed
with closest interest
Speaking In terms of world rela-
ttonships she emphasized the need
today of a widening of the area of
our interests and Royalties" A
leader In land that was neutral
during the World war and yet in the
midst of warning nations. Madame
saw the agonies of war and the prob
lens Of reconciliation In an intimate
way. For the last II years she has
served her government as a dele
gate to various foreign countries,
where her linguistic abilities. her a2-
quaintance with national leaders, and
her knowledge of world problems
have given her power and promi-
hence. After appealing to the citi-
zens OF America for broad sympa-
thies and intelligent good will toward
all races, Madame spoke particularly
of the potential contributions Of
wome1 toward world brotherhood;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

MacGregory '26 of Brockton. Mass,
for the senior class. The days pro-
gram was brought to close with the
alumni hop. held in the gymnasium.
Music for the banquet and hop was
furnished by Rice's Penobscot VAL
ley Country Club Orchestra Of Ban
gor.
Weeks Activities
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
the baccalaureate sermon will be
preached in the chapel by the Rev.
James Francis Albion, d. D., of the
Brunswick Universalist church. On
Monday morning at $50 the COM
mencement exercises will be held on
the oval, where diplomas will be
awarded to POI members of the
graduating class. DR.. George Emory
Fellows, former president of the uni
fversity and now Professor of poll
teal science and history at the Uni
versity of Utah, will be the com
mencement speaker delivering an
address on the subject. Forward
Steps in Civilization" The com
mencement ball Monday night will
close the weeks exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

large American flag and the strik-
ing one of Holland, while all about
the gymnasium huttered silk flags
Of 40 nations. A white garden fence
enclosed the orchestra and ever
green trees added an effective back
ground A profusion of white lilacs
and tulips were the only cut flowers.
During the evening, Helen Wether-
bee, '27. OF Chestnut Hill, Mass, de-
lighted the guests with French
solo, and Kathleen Sylvester. 81 Of
ortland, Me.P, gave fine interpreta-
tation to the violin solo, The G1ee
Club was warmly applauded for its
rendition of two groups of songs.
The Oak Grove girls acted as ushers
and served both the punch and the
ices. Guests were present from
Portland. Augusta, Waterville,
Winslow, Oakland. China, Bangor
and Vassalboro. and included some
Of the most prominent citizens of
Maine.
Saturday morning the dormitory
was a hum of packing and moving,
and most of the teachers and stud
ents who were not able to leave on
the late trains Friday. started for
their homes on the Saturday trains.
A few, however. will remain at the
school until Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

honors. Miriam Gates; junior reading,
first, Beverly Powell; Junior reading,
second, Norma Fulled; best school
spirit, Eleanor Rogers: highest schoi-
astic honors, Ruth laval
Following the awarding Of prizes
the girls chorus sang "Vale" by
Brewer, and the exercises were
closed with the benediction by DIR.
Martin.
The Commencement luncheon in
honor of the graduating class was
served In the school dining room i'm
mediately following the exercises.
This was attended by the guests Of
the school, the undergraduates and
their parents and friends. At the
central table were seated the mem
bers of the graduating class, Madame
Ramondt- Hirschmann and her
daughter Sophie, Principal and Mrs.
Owen, DR.. Martin and Miss Helen
Meader, the class teacher of the class
OF 1926. School songs were sung be-
tween courses and a delightful at
mosphere of fellowship pervaded the
whole occasion.
Madame Ramondt- Hieselman of
Holland and her daughter. Made
moiselle Sophie Ramondt were
euSSeS VI HoloT On fTlddy evening
at O'Clock when Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Owen gave a reception. In the
line with. Mr.. and Mrs. Owen, be-
sides the guests of honor. were DR..
and Mrs. Augustus o. Thomas OF
Augusta. Mrs. Eleanora S. Wood
man and Hon. Herbert E. Wads-
worth Of Winthrop. The Oak Grove
orchestra furnished music during
the entire evening. The reception
was a most colorful affair with a
conspicuous touch OF International
ism. Above receiving line were a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

and closed her address with touch-
ing challenge to the girls of the
graduating class.
After Memories" by the school
orchestra, Virginia Briggs, president
OF the class of 1926. advanced and in
a pledge of loyalty to Oak Grove
presented the class gift to the school.
Principal owen accepted 1t with a
tribute to the donors and their in
fluence in Oak Grove which should
be as lasting as the classic garden
seat and bird bath of enduring COM
position which the class gave to the
school. Principal owen then address
sell the class upon the attainments in
character as well as in scholarship
which the diploma they were about
to receive. Symbolized. After the
presentation, Kathleen Sylvester
played a violin solo, "Cavatina" with
exquisite Interpretation.
The following prizes were award
ed: The Farnbam Freshman Schol-
arship prize and the Colby Freshman
Scholarship prize were both awarded
to Josephine Rand. Gold pins rep
awarded to the members of the or
chestra. Another innovation was
introduced when IA silver cups were
awarded for general scholarship and
proficiency in individual subjects.
These cups were awarded as follows:
Senior honors, Josephine Rand; Jun
Tor honors. Dorothy Colony; sopho-
more honors, Miriam Gates; fresh
man honors, Emma Hummer: jun
ior department honors, Jacqueline
Clark: English honors, Helen Hall;
Latin honors. Dorothy Wheeler;
French honors, Betty Childs; mathe
matics honors. Ruht laval; history
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

The first Commencement at Oak
Grove as school exclusively for
girls came to triumphant close on
Friday morning when the distin-
guished guest, Madame Ramondt-
Hirschmann of Holland, delivered
the commencement address. The
graduating exercises were held in the
dignified Sophia Bailey Memorial
chapel. which was artistically decor
ated with massive jars of white
lilacs and deep rose tulips.
With the opening strains OF the
professional, Principal owen escort
ed Madame Ramondt to her place
and with them were Mrs. owen and
DIR. Martin. Ph.D., the school pastor.
1t was an impressive scene when the
ten young women members of the
graduating class marched to their
places. In simple white gowns each
girl carried a dainty bouquet of the
class flower. white carnations, min
gled with sweetheart roses and a
profusion of small white flowers.
These were the gift of the members
of the junior class.
The exercises were opened with
prayer by DR.. Martin. Principal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

Cholly--How did Archie get that
black eye the other evening?
George-He was waiting outside
the theatre for a chorus girl and
Cholly-Yes! Her steady came
along?
George-nope. Her grandson came
out and beat him up.-Washington
DirGe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

PART TWO: If killed or
manned by the wrecking of
any public Omnibus, Taxicah,
jitney or Automobile Stage,
while riding in any of them as
a fare paying passenger or by
the wrecking of any passenger
elevator, the. Company will
pay, subject to the provisions
of the policy, the following
sum: For loss of life $4,000;
Both Hands $4,000; Both Feet
$3o0O;. Sight Of Beth Eyes
$4,000; One Hand and One Foot
$4,000; One Hand and Sight of
One Eye $1,000; One Foot ana
Sight Of One Eye $1,000; Either
Hand $500; Either Foot
$500; Sight OF Either Eye
PART THREE: Policy hold
ers injured while travelling as
a fare paying passenger in
any pablo Vehicle as provid-
cd above, in Parts One and
Two, will receive the sum of
$4,000 per week while totally
disabled for a period of not
exceeding (1o) consecutive
weeks3
PART FOUR: If killed or
MANNED by being struck by
lightning, cyclone, tornado, or
by the collapse OF the outer
walls of q building, or by the
burning of public buildings,
az provided in the policy, the
Company will pay, subject to
the provisions of the policy.
the following sum: For Loss
OF Life $4,000; Both Hands
$4,000; Both Feet $1,000; Sight
of Both Eyes $1,000; One Hand
ana One Foot $4,000; One
Hand and Sight Of One Eye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14
(Polttioal ADVERTISEMENT

Il 10 your privilege and duty to 90 to
the polls to vote June 21st. For
county commissioner, vsts for
RALPH B. PILESBURY
Benton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14
A Trauel Accident Policy
OF $1,000
is yours for the asking.

Just fill out the coupon below Note the simple re-
quirements which will secure this policy for you
there's nothing else to do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

$4,000; One Foot and Sight of
One Eye $1,000; Either Hand
$1,000; Either Foot $1,000;
Sight of Either Eye $1,000.
PART FIVE: If killed or
manned by the wrecking of
any private horse-drawn or
motor-driven passenger vehi-
Gle within which Insured Is
riding or driving, or while
riding or driving be accident
ally thrown therefrom. or by
being struck while walking or
standing on public highway
by a horse-drawn or motor
driven vehicle, or by the
wrecking of a motorcycle or
bicycle on which insured Is
riding, the Company will pay.
subject to the provisions OF
the policy, the following sum:
For Loss Of Life $1,000; Both
Hands $1,000: Both Feet $1,000;
Sight of Both Eyes $1,000; One
Hand ond One Foot $1,000;
One Hand ana Sight Of One
Eye $1,000: One Foot and Sight
of One Eye $1,000; Either
Hand $500: Either Foot $500;
Sight of Either Eye $500.
PART SIX: Policy holders
injured as provided above, In
Parts Four and Five, will re-
ceive the sum of $1,000 per
week while totally disabled,
not to exceed (1ol ten con-
seoutive weeks.
PART SEvENI The Com
pany will after receiving no
tice as provided In the policy.
expend the sum up to $4,000
to care for and place a policy
holder In the hands of friends
If rendered unable to COM
niunicate with friends because
OF accident or illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-14

SYNOPSIS OF POLICY COVE RAGE-PART ONE: killed
by the weckng of Railroad Passenger Car Passenger
Steamboat Railway Car, Elevated Subway Railroad
while riding any paying passenger
will policy
lowing $780, Hands $500;
$500; $500;
One Hand Sight of One Eye $500 One Foot Sight Of
Either Hand $3.50; Either $780,
Eye $3.50
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12
tTo BE CONTINUED,
Incident That Upset
Dignity of Inspector

A quantity of milk had arrived in
the North and was loaded on an ordi-
nary trolley awaiting claim by the
consignees The trolley had on 1t
about ten of the large cans in which
milk is carried by rail.
Along came a dignified inspector,
bent on taking samples Of the milk for
testing purposes. He mounted the troll
ley and proceeded to insert the special
implement he carried to mix the milk
before taking out the samples.
But the front DOGGY wheels were not
well placed for such an operation. The
weight of the inspector upset the
whole trolley. The contents of all the
cans flowed freely over the stone pave
ment, and the dignified inspector was
In the middle of it all. He must have
bathed ir about 100 gallons of milk
and he had to be picked up and put
into cab to go home and change his
clothes.
The language of the milkmen watt
ing for the milk could not be printed
London Answers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12

Artful along simple lines quite de-
scribes the present-day chapeau.
Most of the millinery story is told
In color. Color irresistible!t To re-
peat the list of lovely tones and tints
which glorify new headgear, is like
reciting a beautiful poem. If you
doubt it, say the following aloud !:
Thistle blue, periwinkle; bois de rose.
cyclamen, rose beige, pale tomato,
shell pink, rose geranium,. opal gray,
mauve, chartreuse, peach, love-bird
green, bleu de nil. absinthe, artichOke,
lipstick, rouge and orchid. There |!
You have in part the range Of color
beautiful which plays so adorable a
part in the early spring chapeau.
Next comes material which is very
likely to be taffeta, for according to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12
All II, the Same Boot

An amusing Indian story is trans
lated into English by Pandit Shyama
Shankar, an Indian scholar who is also
well versed in English. Four NOLAN.
medans were offering prayers at a
mosque. One, by chance, said some
thing not belonging to the prayer. The
man next to him cried out: "You fool.
you have spoken out in the midst of
your prayer. Therefore all your prayer
goes for nothing" "And yours?" cried
out the third man. "You, too, have
spoken. so your prayer cannot have
any effect" The fourth man muttered
to himself: They are all speaking.
Thank God l am mott"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12

the hair, twisting it around in his fin
gers until he had firm hold, and then
throwing himself on his back he began
towing her in.
Fighting his way slowly through the
waves. he managed finally to grasp
the nearest rock, and with this as a
lever he swung the struggling body of
the terrified girl into shoal water
After that it was easy to pick her up
and carry her to safe ledge few
feet above the highest roller.
Gasping a little from his own exer-
lions, he rested a moment before pay
ing attention to Marie. He doubted if
she had swallowed much water. and
her means and cries were due more
to hysteria than to any alarming
symptoms. At the worst she would
suffer only little physical discomfort.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12

which the charming spring frock here
pictured is styled, is designed by no
less parsonage than Neysa Nc
Mein, she Of magazine cover fame.
This gifted woman together with sew
eral of her contemporaries are making
a candid effort to create for Ameri-
can women silk prints which are rep
resentative of true American atmos-
phere-a challenge to the traditional
French domination in the field of tex
tile art. Modernistic art is written all
over this brilliant silk, which the de-
signer declares was inspired by
thoughts Of Hollywood. Its confusion
of wildly colored futuristic motifs so
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12
George Ethelbert
Walsh.
Copyright. 1925. by W. @. Chapman-)
WNU Service sf

scream-a frightful cry of fear and
horror.
A moment later a wriggling, twist
ing body shot through the air, missing
the ledge on which Dick stood by less
than a foot. The maid had either
stepped too near the edge of the cliff
and fallen over. or she had been
pushed to her doom by another.
Dick had no way of judging the
cause of her mishap. He simply saw
her body hurting through space and
heard it splash in the greedy sea be-
Iows A last despairing cry escaped
her lips, and then the green water
closed over her.
There was no way to reach her ex-
cept by straight dive from his ele-
waited position. Dick reasoned that
Blake. after the accident, would either
flee panic-stricken or hurry down to
the beach with help. In either case,
the fellow would be of little assistance
in the rescue. 1t was up to him to
make the effort.
LIN WditCu ultii ShC CdHic " IiG
surface, which seemeda long. tortur-
ing time to him. Her long fall had
carried her far beneath the surface.
When her head showed finally for
an instant, bobbing on the crest of a
wave. he took the plunge, making a
clean dive straight for her. The in
evitable sinking and quick struggle to
recover his breath on the surface fol-
lowed Then clearing his eyes Of the
salt water, he caught glimpse of her
as she was going under the second
time. q
Dick was an expert swimmer, and
understood the art of handling a
drowning person. He made a surface
dive. ard caught her by the back of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12
FASHIONABLE SILKS FOR SPRING;
ARTFUL HATS IN SIMPLE LINES

WHO does not treasure the more a
w book, bit of pottery, vase or
picture If it be autographed? With
what feeling of satisfaction do we
call attention to the authors or art
lists signature. But where, you ask,
is the connection between works Of
accredited art and spring silks? Just
this-the best shops, this season, are
showing collection of American silk
prints which have the unique distinc-
tion of being designed by several Of
our well known contemporary artists.
Does it not seem in the range of pos
sibilities that, ere long, women of
fashion will be insisting that the silks
they Wear be autographed by the
artists who designed them? Why not?
For instance, the striking silk of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12
CHAPTER XII

Marie came to her senses In due
time, and struggled to sitting posi-
ton. Her wild, startled eyes took in
the sea rolling close to her feet. With
an Involuntary shudder and moan she
drew as far back from it as she could.
Dick smiled.
you don't have to be afraid of it.
Marie. 1t can't reach you"
She turned her terrified eyes to him.
She was stupidity quiet for few mo-
ments.
"You-you saved me?" she gasped.
81 picked you cut of the sea-" he
replied lightly. You weren't swim
ming very we'll"
Il can't SWIM" she replied.
"Then you should keep out of the
water. What made you take the long
diver"
She shuddered again, and glanced
up at the top of the cliff. Memory
suddenly flooded her mind. Her eyes
flashed
81 didn't divel" she said. HE
pushed me over. He wanted to kill
me-get me out of the way-the MUIR
dererv
Whom are you speaking of-Mr.
Blake?"
"Yes. the reptile! He tried to MUIR
der me. Oh, the wretchl" She began
wringing her hands. "He made love
to me-said he'd marry me, and then
-then-to try to put me out of the
way! OIL Oh! OH"
Dick permitted her to sob undis-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12

before you hats fiatteringly becoming,
hats which proclaim smart style, hats.
though they bespeak simplicity itself,
lack not certain dressy air.
The collection of early spring
models shown in the picture include .
at top, new high-erowned effect OF
quilted rose-beige taffeta with jeweled
dagger; to right, soft opal-gray faille
silk with whimsical crown; profile
view of love-bird green silver-stitched
taffeta bonnet type; to left above soft
orchid felt with silver-bound, metal.
stitched brim; final, latest vogue knit
straw in artichoke green with fancY
metal ribbon band.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
t@. 1925. Western Newspaper Union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12

unconventionally grouped makes not
only an arresting pattern, but consti-
tutes decoration which reflects some
thing of the exotic nature of the
American colony Of film people.
Never was there promise more fair
for the domination of gay print
throughout the mode than at this very
moment. Unusual design is the out
standing feature for silk this spring.
Large floral patterns are prominent.
Exquisite chrysanthemums, large
punches of poppies and huge roses
contribute their loneliness to silk de-
sign.
simplicity, thou art jewel
seems to be the guiding thought
among millinery designers this season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12

the Partisan idea, It is immensely i'm
pOrtant just now. If not taffeta, then
ones hat is almost sure to be of belt
ing ribbon in any of the exquisite
pastel colOrings. The newest of new
sensations is the hand-crocheted hat
of straw, made soft, supple and color
full, fitting the head as if nodded to
it. Satin and faille have their spon-
sors, too, and as to felts Of soft COL
orings, they are in their glory at this
very moment
First color. then material and then,
the browning touch of genius is ap-
piled with def twist here, pin
thrust in aslant and presto! you have
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-02-12

mother may thank herself and bring
down the blessing of all others who
entertain them, upon her head. Did
you ever entertain a man or woman
at your table, who cant eat this and
we never eat that" or if they are
not quite so crude about expressing it
in words, yet refuse to eat what Is
good wholesome food, set before them?
If not. then you have never felt like
committing murder and should con-
graduate yourself upon what you have
escaped.
Hearty SaIad.-Take one and one
half cupfuls of cooked tongue, stir in
to 1t lightly with fork two hard
cooked eggs cut into eighths. Mari
nate with French dressing, adding one
cupful of stringless cooked beans cut
into inch pieces. Pile on a mound of
crisp lettuce and cover with mayor
naise. Garnish with overlapping
slices of ripe tomato.
Shad-Roe SaIad.-Cook in butter
one medium-sized shad's roe cut into
small pieces, with one sliced cucum-
Der, two hard-coOked eggs, stirring
lightly with a fork. Serve on bed
of watercress. Garnish the top with
mayOnnaise and on top of this long
strips of cucumber overlapping each
other
Sardine and Tomato .Saiad.-Peel
four small ripe tomatoes and scoop
out the centers. Chill Mix the to-
mato pulp with celery, green pepper
sliced, AOlives and season with salt to
taste. Fill the tomatoes with this
mixture and place on lettuce leaves.
Garnish the top with spoonful of
mayOnnaise sprinkled with chopped
chives. Lay the sardines over the top.
two on each tomato. Anchovies may
be used in place of the sardines If
liked. 4.
Casserole of Eggs.-Wash one-fourth
pound of mushrooms, remove the
skins. slice and simmer twelve min
utes in saucepan containing two ta-
blespoonfuIs of butter, three table
spoOnfuls of water, one-half teaspoon
full of salt and few dashes of cay
enne. Turn this mixture when cooked
into a casserole, add five beaten eggs,
seasoned with salt and pepper, one
fourth cupful of milk, and one and
one-half tablespoonfuls of minced
parsley. Sprinkle three tablespoon
fuls of buttered bread crumbs on top
and bake in pan of water for 30
minutes in a moderate oven.
A Symposium of Salads.
We all crave green things which
means that our health demands them.