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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
Southport Captain
Shoots Himself

Capt. John A. Thompson, 81, former
commander of the palatial steamships
Harvard and Yale, plying between
Boston and New York. widely known
as a mariner and for the last few
years proprietor of the Shore Lodge
Motel, a summer hostelry at South
port, committed suicide by shooting
Monday. July S.
No reason is assigned for the act,
as ne was in his usual good health.
Captain Thompson was in a store
room formerly used as an Office. and
mad been talking with his son, Jason,
and one of the hotel guests. A few
minutes after they left the room they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07

heard the shot, and the son rushed in
to find his father dead, the bullet hay-
ing entered his te lple.
Captain Thompson, who was born
in this town. the son of John and
Catherine Thompson, followed the
sea for more than 20 years, and dur
ing the war he was overseas in COM
mand of different vessels. For the
last two or three years he had been
at sea but little.
/ Besides his wife, he leaves three
sons, Jason, Howard A. and Ross,
the latter manager of a hotel at
Magnolia, Mass; a daughter, I.ath
crime Buck of Southport: two broth
ers, Winfield of New York and Fred
of Philadelphia; and sister, Mrs.
Grace Downs of Melrose, Mass.
He had always been prominent In
town affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
Observation-Disclosures

Mr.. and Mrs. Aston H. hatcher
have returned from brief wedding
trip to Wytopitlock, the birthplace
of Mr.. hatcher. Mr.. and Mrs. Bat
cher were married in Pittsf1eld Sat
urday. Mrs. hatcher was Mrs. Ora
Wyman VALERIE, daughter of the
late Frank Wyman and Mrs. Clara
Dolbier Wyman of Skowhegan. Mr.
hatcher Is the son Of Henry hatcher
of Pugh Corner. Madison. He is a
sarpenter by trade and Is employed
in Skowhegan. He is an Odd Fellow
and is also a member of the Rebek-
all lodge. Mrs. hatcher has been en-
ployed for several years as clerk in
the local office of the American Rail-
way Express Co. She is a member
of the local chapter 0. E. S. and is
present associate conductress.
She is a member of the Priscilla
Rebekah Lodge and captain of the
Rebekah degree team. She is also a
member of the Ella S. Mitchell Phil
athea class and the Bethany Baptist
choir. Both Mr.. and Mrs. hatcher
have many friends who wish for them
prosperity and much happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
Toss Family Party

~ Mr.. and Mrs. Uriah L. Foss in OBJ
servance of their golden wedding an
niversary which occurred few days
before, over the weekend had the
pleasure OF entertaining all their chill
dren and their husbands and wives
and grandchildren at the pleasant
home on West Front street. The party
included Mr.. ana Mrs. Henry Bosnian
and son Clifford Bosnian, and daugh-
ter, Miss Emily Bosnian, of Wollaston,
Mass; Reginald Z. Foss of Springfield,
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs Parker Foss,
daughter Jane and son David, of Wa
terville. Sunday an anniversary din
ner was served. One of the browning
features was beautiful wedding cake
made by Mrs. Parker Foss of Water
Vile, which was in white and gold and
bore the numbers 1876 and 1926. The
getting together of their entire family
was a great pleasure to Mr. and Mrs.
Foss and an equal pleasure to their
children and grandchildren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
Vocational Work for Those Who Fail

To give a second chance to failing
students, a countrywide prohation-
ary-promotion experiment was in
augurated last year in Coshoctan
county, Ohio. Boys Of the eighth
grade who failed We're allowed to
take the Smith Hughes course and
enroll for high-school work, electing
any vocational department in which
they showed interest or ability. All
VINO entered under the special ar
rangement completed the ninth.
grade vocational work. The ar
rangement has been continued this
year, and so far is meeting with
success.-School Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
Governor Brewster
Speaks to ROtarians

Gov. Ralph o. Brewster on Tues
Gay noon was the speaker at the
weekly luncheon of the Skowhegan
Rotary club. His address dealt es-
pecially with the splendid opportuni-
ties afforded by Maine as a summer
playground and said it should equal
Florida as a playground for the ma
ton. Attorney George w. Cover
presided at the luncheon. There was
large attendance, many local guests
being present. The affair was held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07

Miss Evelyn Pillsbury of Phillips Is
the guest of her friend, Miss Ruth
Blaisdell.
George e. Paine, superintendent of
the schools of Norridgewock. Smith
held, Mercer and Starks, has rendered
ms resignation and accepted a position
TO become superintendent for the
towns of North Arson, Embden and
SCION Tor period of three years. Mr..
ana MIS-. Paine will move to their for
Iner nome in North Arson in the near
future
The Woman's Working League of
the congregational church Will hold
tnelr held day on the lawn of the
church FRIDAY. All those not solicited
are asked to bring pastry If rainy the
aIialr VIII be held in the vestry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Keene and
thfee children of Hebron were guests
over the holiday of Mr. Keene's broth
er, FRANK keene and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Everett enter
tanned famliy party July 4 at their
nome on the Waterville road. a bonn
tl1ul dinner being served on the lawn
az noon. Those present were Mr.. and
MRS. Benjamin Everett of Portland
MI. and Mrs. K. NJ. Archibald of Ran,
gor' Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Ramsey Of
fairheld. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris
ana Two sons, Lloyd and Norman of
Madison, Mr.. and Mrs William Lewis.
MI ana Mrs. Roland Everett and
Donald Everett of this town.
beuIord Boone of Boston is visit
ing MS brother, S. X. Boone.
Inc Welafalot Club met on Wednes.
oay with Mrs. Chester Kinney. Dinner
was served by the hostess at noon,
MT ana Mrs. Wallace Blaisdell of
Norln Jay We're In town Friday eve
ING 70 attend the meeting of the Re-
p pehah ana Masonic Lodges going from
here to ssSthheld where they passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
Ianc.ster closinn Out

Because of extensive remodelling OF
the Masonic Temple on Water street,
John III. Lancaster, who for the past
nine years has occupied the lower
floor of this building, where ne mas
conducted a secondhand business, is
obliged to vacate this location by
August 8. Mr.. Lancaster is county
treasurer and will establish an ofiice
in some other convenient location. lie
plans to discontinue the second hand
business but plans to continue to car
nv line Of art metal, business safes
and similar wares and plans to deal
in antiques.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07

From the days of the polonaise To
the days Of the radio, mothers have
given this dependable medicine to
their daughters. School girls are
OFTEN careless. They get wet feet
They overstudy or they tire them.
serves with too many dances and
parties. They get run down.
Many an active girl Of today, like
the demure maiden of the 1S70's
mas found that Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is helping her
TO md better health and energy.
! gave my fifteen-year.old girl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
NORRIDGEW
Heavy Trafic Sunday

Special police officer, w. G. soule
on duty Sunday at the bridge over
the kennebec river, in order to pre-
vent accident, as the bridge is under
construction, kept account of the traf-
nc over 1t from A. NJ. until z. NJ.
ana found that there passed in the 10
hours, 6i3 Maine cars, one Vermont,
one Florida, 81 MASSACHUSETTS two
Virginia, six New Jersey, seven New
Hampshire, three Rhode Island, three
New York and one Maryland. 10
trucks, four motorcycles; 10 bicycles.
II teams and 1876 foot passengers. The
traffic would have been much heavier
We're it not for the fact that work is
being done on the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07

Governor Ralph o. Brewster and
Mrs. Brewster We're in Skowhegan
Tuesday. The governor spoke at the
Rotary meeting and in the afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Brewster enjoyed IA
canoe ride on the Kennebec River.
In the evening the governor and his
party were guests at Lakewood
theatre
Anadeau E. Christopher. of Madi-
son, was before Justice Lord Tues
day afternoon. charged with lettering
in a public place with liquor on his
person. The arrest was made by
Deputy Sheriff Markham at Lake
wood. He pleaded nolo and was
given a fine of 500 and costs
amounting to $l0.67 or 80 days in
the count Jail. He paid fine and
costs.
Ladies of the First Philathea class
of the Federated church will unite in
field day, at Lakewood today,
Wednesday in the afternoon. Each
lady Will take her own luncheon and
dishes. Coffee may be purchased.
Rev George Loring Thurlow, pastor
of the Federated church has received
orders TO report at the Citizens Mill
tary Training camp, Portland. the
hrst OF August, where for the month
he is to assist the regular army chan
lain of the Fifth Infantry, Rev. Father
John f. Monahan
Rev. George Loring Thurlow. pastor
of the Federated church, has been
invited to preach at the summer union
services in Lexington, Mass, where
he formerly held pastorate on Sun
day, July is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07

ridgewock, Mrs. Ethel Whittier Ames
presided at the organ. The service
was ono of both pleasure and interest
and was we'll attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
international speakers at Bethany

Sunday evening Thomas e. Evans,
director of international Daily Vaca-
ton Bible schools, and Assistant Di-
rector Mrs. Adelaide Gunthner of New
York, who with Mrs. Evans and
daughter, Miss Louise, have been tour
ing in Canada, were the speakers at
the Sunday evening service at the
Bethany Baptist. Both gave interest
ing and inspiring addresses and show
ed many pictures which illustrated the
value of these midsummer schools.
The pastor, Rev. George Merriam, d.
D., presided and the service, including
the song service, was one of pleasure
and interest to all attending, and es-
pecially to those in charge of the Dali
ly Vacation Bible school which con-
vened at Bethany Baptist church Tues
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07

in G. A. r. hall and caterer Mrs. Kate
S. Simpson, served a delicious lun-
cheon.
Spirited music was directed by Dr.
Raymond A. Derbyshire, with Mrs.
Marion T. Oddly at the piano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07
Visiting Ancestral state

Mrs. Alfred Dean and daughters,
Misses Agnes l.. and Carolyn Dean of
Minneapolis, Mimi, have been in town.
They are searching for the home and
ancestors of Mrs. Deans mother, who
was an Emery. They have passed
some time in Harmony, Athens and
Canaan. Mrs. Dean when only FIVE
years of age, went west with her
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-07

Waterville, were in town Monday,
attending the funeral service for
Mrs. Ann Palmer.
William Martin, who Is employed
in town has returned from Lake Au-
burn, where he passed the week end
and holiday with his family at their
summer home.
DIR. and Mrs. Levi Wyman and son.
Newton Wyman, Of Chester, Pa, will
arrive in town Thursday and are to
occupy the Don M. Town cottage at
Lake Wesserunsett for the summer.
Clarence Whiting and Robert
Furber were in Auburn over the
holiday, guests at the summer home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Martin.
Governor Ralph o. Brewster of
Augusta, was in town Tuesday. being
the speaker at the Rotary luncheon
Tuesday noon and attending the
theatre at Lakewood in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Packard. who
have been guests of Mrs. Packard S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Watson,
returned Monday afternoon to their
home in Portland.
Miss Marguerite Jones Appleby
who has been passing some weeks at
Uneeda Rest cottage at North Pond
Smithfield, has returned and Tues
day began attending the Daily Vaca-
tion Bible School at the Bethany
Baptist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Watson, who
are employed at the State Reforma-
tory for Women, passed the holiday
at their home on Jewett street.
Archie Delano passed the holiday
with friends in Lewiston.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21

WANTED-Two furnished rooms and
 board for couple and two children. Will want it for the summer. Pre- fer place where is yard for children
 to play in. Enquire Gateway. u.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
.B|G GAME HUNT UNDER
 WAY RESURRECTION BY

Indictment weather meant nothing to a trio of bear hunters who left Se- ward day before yesterday for the hills. The trio composed Dr. Tyler, Earl Mount and Al Blair Missing con nections with a small boat by a few minutes they decided on the spur of the moment to row down the bay 8 few miles, erect base camp and snare a bear. Incoming vessels report they are camped about three miles down the shore line. They are expected to return tomorrow with some kind Of a trophy.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
ANCHORAGE LADY PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Ella A. Pearson, mother of Mrs. Ralph J. Grover, passed on Sat urday at Anchorage after a short ill., ness. Mrs. Pearson came to Anchor age about three years ago and has resided with her daughter during that time. She leaves a son in California and a daughter, Mrs. Grover in An chorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
ANOTHER TOURIST PARTY

A party of tourists organized by the Prairie club of Chicago, will arrive in Seward about the first of August. The membership of this club, an out ing organization, numbers more than 1000. They plan going to the Interior thence back to the coast over the Richardson Highway.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
NEW OFFICER FOB POST

Lieut.. Elvin H. Burger, formerly sta toned at Fort Benjamin, Ind, accom- panied by Mrs. Burger, arrived in Sc ward this morning from Seattle en route to the Anchorage army post where Lieut.. Burger will be stationed. He fills the vacancy left by the trans fer of Lieut.. Bert N. Bryan. last fall.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
IN AGAIN. OUT AGAIN

A mixed train was scheduled to de- part from Seward this afternoon for Anchorage carrying the bulk Of the incoming passengers on the S.S. Alas ka. Railroad headquarters announc- ed passengers would be taken to Fair banks from Anchorage tomorrow morning providing reservations were made for 20 passengers.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21

PIANO Tuner Coming-Del E. Sher- if, Alaska's piano tuner, will be at the Sexton Hotel about May 26. u.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
EYE SPECIALIST HERE SOON

D. J. " .Edmunds, prominent eye specialist and optometrist Of Seattle, for q years, will be at the Van Gil- der hotel from June 19 to the z7fh, inclusive, on his biennial vacation trip. See him at once on his arrival about your eyes and glasses for he's busy and time limited. adv
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
PROMINENT sEA7TLEITE VISITOR

Walter J. Kohler, Seattle capitalist and president of the nationaly known Kohler Company, arrived in Seward this morning on the S.S. Alaska. MT Kohler plans a trip over the Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks and upon his return to this city will spend a few days on the trout streams. He is a guest at the Van Glider hotel.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

wrist watch. Finder
 please return to Gateway. u.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21

DUPONT Duco Auto Paint at J. l..
 Graef's. 1T.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21
BEAR HUNTERS ATTENTION

am fully equipped to conduct hunt ing parties Of all kinds. Three years experience as licensed guide. Fine hunting along the Alaska peninsula
 NICK KRTSTR
 False PsssAlRslza-
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-21

men for Nuka Bay Mining Company, one of whom must be hard rock man. Mill man also
 wanted. Enquire c. M. B. u.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-26
TWO DEMOCRATS BRAVE
Speak Before Irvington G. O. p
Club--RepubIicsm Also Talks.

Theodore Major and Walter Nc
Carly, Irvington Democrats, lin
gered courageously in the shadow of
the G. o. P. elephant as the Irving
ton Republican Club met at the
MasonicN temple there Monday
night.
symptoms OF Democracy and
Their Treatment" was, discussed by
the two. Prof. Wood Unger of But
Ter University was unable to attend
because Of illness.
other speakers were State SEN
ator Russell B. Harrison, County
Coroner Paul f. Robinson, Pliny H.
Wolfard, secretary to Governor
Jackson and Schuyler Mowrer Of the
State tax board.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-26
1884 500

The easiest way to solve this puz-
BILE is to work backwards. There
are only 9 possible ways Of repeat
ing digit 9 times. They are III,
Hill or 222, 222, 222 or SS3. 1888,
ETC.; and only 9 digits that you can
divide these numbers by 4 to 9.
Starting with Ill, Ill, III you soon
discover that this number divided
by gives the above answer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-26
Don't Let That Cold
Turn Into "Flu"

That cold may turn into Flu
Grippe or, even worse, Pneumonia, un-
less you cake care of it at once.
Rub Musterole on the congested parts
and see how quickly it brings relief.
Musterole, made from pure oil Of
mustard, camphor, menthol and other
simple ingredients, is counter -irritant
which, stimulates circulation and helps
break up the cold
AS effective as the messy old mustard
plaster; does the work without blister.
Rub il on with your finger tips. You
will feel a warm Jingle as it enters the
pores, then cooling sensation that
brings welcome relief
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-26
Puzzle a Day

I am a word Of six letters mean
ing a blotch of paint, but IL you be-
head me am sudden fall of water.
If you will also cut my neck off.
ana part Of a whip, the part that
hurts the most. II you cut me in
two, one-half of me will be tree
and two-thirds of the tree will mean
while.
What am 1?
Last puzzle answer:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-26
CONSTABLE HELD

Bu United Press
GARY, Ind, Jan. 26.-Police to-
day are holding Louis Avalo, con-
stable, for shooting Benjamin Muniz,
SO, when the latter resisted arrest
and attacked him with knife.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-12
MUSICAL CLUB TO GIVE
 TESTS ON OCTOBER 25
Altos, Tenors and Bases and Cello Players Are Especially Needed
 by Organization.

Tn examination of candidates for active membership in the New Brit ain Musical club will be held on Monday evening. October 25, at s o'clock in the Camp school auditor ium. Especially needed are altos, tenors and passes, and players of the cello, viola and wind instruments.
 Requirements for examination are:
 Piano - Bach: A two or three part invention. Beethoven: Slow movement from a sonata. Chopin: One of the smaller compositions. A modern romantic piece of advanced grade.
 Singing - An aria from opera or oratorio. A classic song in a foreign language. A song in English.
 Violin - A Kreutzer study. Choice of the following: Viotti- Con- certo ou. 23; Nardini- Concerto in A minor, or a selection of the same de- gree of difficulty.
 Other instruments - Representa- tive studies and pieces of advanced grade.
 Those who intend to try out should send immediately for applica- tion blanks to Warren Hale, 10 Camp street, chairman of the mem- bership committee.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-12
Scott Not Much Excited
 Over Fight for His Life

Chicago, Oct. 12 R-Russen Scott said that he was only casually inter- ested today in the deliberations of the supreme court at Springfield 10 decide whether he should be hanged Friday.
 I've got to die sometime" Scott observed. But I would like to do something 10 show I appreciate the loyalty Of my wife and the efforts of my attorney"
 The third attempt to halt the ex- ecution of the former Canadian busi- ness man was initiated by William Scott Stewart, who once before saved Scott by insanity judgment. He suc- ceeded in getting to the supreme court when the court clerk yesterday granted writ of error, to be passed on by the bench, in connection with the hearing which last summer re- turned Scott from an asylum to the penitentiary and led to the fixing of a new execution date.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-12
CIVILIAN GIVES
 AERIAL OPINION
A. P, Reporter Takes Trip in
 the Los Angeles

Lakchurst, N. J., Oct. 12 LP - If all America could be taken on a trip in the United States navy dirigihe Los Angeles this country would have hundred such ships in place of just one, In the opinion of Lieut.. Commander c. E. Rosen- dahl, flight commander of the huge ship.
 Not being able to take the entire country on flight, Commander Rosendahl obtained permission from the navy department for an Associated Press representative to make a trip, so he could tell the rest of the country just what fly ing in a dirigible was like.
 The cruise was one of routine nature, similar to the three-day test flight the Los Angeles is to make this week to Detroit.
 The take-off had been without | incident.
 Its flying altitude reached the ship settled on its course and Com- mandcr Roscndahl took the news paperman on a tour of the vessel.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-12

First the control cabin. A pilot house with windows all around three sides. Instruments every where! To determine speed of the ship, the altitude, the velocity of the wind; barometers, thermome- ters, maps, compasses, signal indi- cators connected with the engine cabins.
 Two helmsmen, one to keep the ship on it's course to right and left. the other driving her up and down or holding her on an even dis tance from the earth. On 6 wall an autographed photograph of Mrs, Coolidge, sponsor-mother Of ! the ship.
 A radio shack in one corner From the center Of the control cabin an aisle runs down through the middle of the car, with horths like those in a sleeping car, but far more roomy. Room enough for 20 persons to sleep. or for 30 sitting up. Windows beside each seat, sheathed With heavy sort Of isin- glass.
 Behind these compartments are washrooms and then the gallery, a gallery with an electric stove operated by current supplied by a wind propeller dropped down into the breeze. Just abaft the gallery is compartment housing a search light. By means of a ladder one steps from here directly into the huge keel passage that runs the length of the hull under the gas bags.
 There is no floor to walk on, a 'cat walk some F inches wide | that gives slightly beneath the