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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Republican Caucus

A we'll attended Republican caucus
was held Saturday afternoon In Fire
mans hall. In the absence OF the
chairman of the town committee the
caucus was called to order by the sec
rotary, Mrs. Adeline flanagan. and
Edward L. Hight was elected chair
man and Mrs. flanagan, clerk. At this
time owing to town meeting the
caucus was adjourned for an hour.
The caucus was again called to order
by Mr.. Hight and the first matter to
come up was the election Of eight DEL
egates to the Republican State con-
vention. The delegates elected were
Fred A. Gilman, II. c. Prince, Emory
c. Duckworth, Judge Charles Q.
Small, Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Hight, G. D.
Perkins and Gertrude Hayden; the al
ternates were Elmer E. Reed, Everett
Salley, NJ. NJ. Spear. c. o. Flanders.
James r. Brooks. John White, Mrs.
Adeline flanagan. Mrs. G. D. Perkins.
It was voted that the same delegation
serve for the district convention and
that they be empowered to fill vacan-
cies.
The next matter to come up was the
election of a town committee. After a
brief discussion 1t was voted to reduce
the number from 80 to 25 members
and the following were elected: Chair
man, Z. L. Hight; vice chairman, Mrs.
Annie Small: secretary, Mrs. Adeline
Hama gan: treasurer, Clayton Weston;
the other members are Fred A. Gill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
WHTTEF1ELD
Whitefiejd Cranue

A very pleasant meeting OF WIN
field Grange was held on SaturdN
March 81. Although the meeting W
postponed one week on account
the weather, there was good nun
Der in attendance. The regular ar
ner was served at noon. after WIZ
Grange was called to order Dy y
Worthy Master, Newman |. Felt ~
the regular business disposed Of. ~
program was then taken up, consS'
ing of readings, stories and suggf
tions for the good of the order.
The question box contained may
good questions which were wen ON
cussed by all members present :.
The next meeting will be ~ wv
weeks If the weather is suitable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

visiting Miss Ruby Dyer, leaves to-
day for her home In Bucksport where
she will pass the remainder of her
vacation.
The Book Club department Of the
Woman's club will meet April l with
the Misses Florence and Mabel Pool
err. They will be assisted as host
esses by Mrs. Helen Wentworth and
Mrs. Beatrice Symonds. Mrs. Lola
Blunt will give a review of "Por-
trait in Miniature" by Samuel Pepys.
The fire department was called out
Monday morning for q chimney hre
in the house OF Joseph Lessard on
Factory street. The damage was
slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Sunrise Chapter, o. z, s.

Sunrise chapter. Order of Eastern
Star Canaan, held very interesting
meeting Saturday evening After the
regular business the work was con-
ferred upon two candidates. At the
close of the meeting delicious sup
per was served.
The next meeting will be regular
one and will be held in two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Dea.Robinson

A quiet wedding was solemnized by
Rev. George Merriam Saturday, the
contracting parties being Miss Beu-
lab Robson, daughter of Arthur
Robson Of Norridegwock and Frank
Dee, also of that town,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Needless

Ham-Going away for the Sun'
mer? g..
Bone-No, Summer Is coming ha'
Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Mrs. Bessie York Of Cornville 10 Ill
with pneumonia. Her husband.
Ralph York, who has been Ill is
somewhat better and able to be about
the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Special Town Meeting

The special town meeting Saturday
afternoon in Union hall drew out a
good sized representation Of vot-
ers. The meeting was called
to order at o'clock by town
clerk, C. o. Flanders. and Judge
Charles o. Small was elected modera-
tor. The first matter to come up was
to see If the town would rescind the
vote taken at the annual meeting in
structing the selectmen to hire $4,000
if necessary. for the construction of
Patterson bridge. Forceful speeches
in favor of passing over the article
were made by Eugene Danforth and
Q. w. Counoe. Speeches in opposition
were made by w. A. Weston and w. e.
Clough. The motion made by Mr..
Danforth was lost by vote of "a to
SO, and 1t was then voted to rescind
the vote taken at the annual meeting.
Next came vote to rescind the vote
taken at the annual meeting to raise
$3.50 for publicity purposes, one-half
to go to the State Publicity Bureau,
and one-half to the Publicity Bureau
committee of the Madison board Of
trade The next article was to see If
the town would vote to raise $3.50 to
be used solely for advertising Madi-
son. c. A Lander told the meeting
that the State Publicity Bureau had
been putting out map which did not
show Madison as being on the State
highway and 1t was voted to raise the
amount for local purposes only. The
last vote taken was to install dome ST.
lent policemen at various points in
Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
CUT THIS OUTFIT IS WORTH MONEY

Send this ad and ten cents to Foley &
Co., 1885 ShefieId Ave-. Chicago. ILL.,.
writing your name and address clearly.
You will receive . ten cent bottle OF
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free sample packages Of FOLEY PILLS,
diuretc stimulant for the kidneys. and
FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS for Con-
stipation and Biliousness. These wonder
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pie. Try them!-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

heifers old and The total number Of cow
breeding purposes months old and over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

A special feature of both the morn
ing and afternoon musical program at
the Methodist Episcopal church Sun
day was the cornet solos by Reginald
Adams. The annual every member
canvass was the church budget was
also made Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
1926 CENSUS
us. Announcement Tentative Totals

1926The following
of the
issued
n
the summaries The pelm
subje
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
MADISON
Is Year Old Boy
Taken Into Custody

Philip Emery, q l6-year-oId west
brook boy, was token into custody
Sunday afternoon by Police Officer
Leroy Gilbert. Young Emery was
first noticed by the officer hanging
around the fire station and as ne
went out he was questioned by the
officer who asked him II he was hum
cry. The boy admitted that he was
as all he had had for the past two
DAYS was half q dozen doughnuts.
The officer built up fire In the
lookup and told the boy he would
get him something to eat. On furth-
er questioning young Emery said ne
had run away from home last week
on account OF q disagreement with
his father about attending school.
He said he walked from Westbrook
to Skowhegan, where he worked for
a day hauling wood and was given
a dollar and a nights lodging. The
boy then jumped freight at Madison
and went to Bingham In search OF
work which he was unable to hnd.
He then worked his way back to
Madison and applied for a job to
work on the logs, and told the off1cer
he was going to the wooden mills
Monday to try for work there. Or
fioer Gilbert learned that notice re-
ouesting information had been broad
casted over the sradio and got IN
touch with the Westbrook CHIEF OF
police and learned that Young EN-
ery had committed no crime but was
requested to hold him. Leonard En-
ery. the boys father, arrived on the
forenoon train Monday and took the
bow home with him. Young Emery
was a large boy for his age and
would be sixteen years old IN June.
Barn Destroyed by Fire
The farmhouse and barn on what
Ia known as the old Wyatt Hun
place in the back part OF Arson was
destroyed by fire about O'Clock
sunday afternoon. The house was &C.
cupied by the families Of Walter
Brown and Fred wentworth. the
fire caught by sparks on the root
and burned SO rapidly that none OF
the household furniture was saved:
A mule and a valuable COW and can
were also destroyed with the parn.
The buildings were owned by Her-
man Perkins of this village and the
loss Is estimated at $1,000, with an
insurance of $500. The COW and car
were the property Of Charles Je1-
fers and this loss is estimated at
500. The loss Of Mr.. Brown ana
Mr.. Wentworth is estimated at sioo'
with no insurance.
Misses Berie and Nathalie Holden
and Miss Marjorie Glidden returned
Monday to the Pennington Normal
school after passing a weeks vaca-
ton with their parents in this VII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Women, read the House
hold Pages in the Boston
Daily and Sunday Globe.
The Boston Globes House
hold Department is the talk
of all New England.
mch30dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
n.rn pastroyed BY Fire

Misses Berie and Nathalie Holden
and Miss Marjorie Glidden returned
Monday to the Pennington Normal
school after passing weeks vaca-
ton with their parents in this VII
lage.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
COMEDY AT PALACE

There Is q complete change of program at the New Palace for .o- day and Thursday - Grounds for Divorce" Is tho feature and Richard ITalmadge In "fhe Fighting Demon" is the companion feature,
 What are Grounds for Divorce 2"
 This question seems to be tearing our modern civilization to pieces. Each day the papers blaze forth in headlines all about the "So-and- -so's Sensational Divorce Suit"
 Consider for a moment the case of the Sorbiers,
 Maurice Sorbier a high success ful French attorney, married Alice, She was beautiful. He was hand some and rich. What more could h newly married couple wish for? Nothing until 1t happened.
 Their first wedding anniversary finds him wrapped up in his latest case, never for Q moment giving q thought 10 the theaer party his wife has so carefully planned for the oc- Casion.
 A misunderstanding develops into @ small riot and ends up in a di- Yorce. Alice marrles again; Maui rice is mixed up in an affair with q French actress, his latest client; the girl finds her new husband worse than the first and has Maurice help her obtain c divorce, and they are remarried.
 Richard Talmadge in "The Fight ing Demon" gives one of his best eX- hibitions of his athletic skill and gives his audience q million thrills.
 The Country Store Is given as an added attraction for tonight. Many prizes will be awarded to tho hold CTS of lucky number tickets.
 Tomorrow will be given the first of the six Charleston lessons which will be held each Thursday as an added attraction.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
BURGLARS WORKING.
 IN HARVARD YARD
One Holds Up Student With Gun
 --JeWelry Missing

Cambridge, Mass, April z FN --' The academic calm of the Harvard yard has been ruffled by an armed holdup man.
 University and city police today were engaged in searching for the robber who, at revolver point, ad- monished 10 silence two students, In whose rooms he was discovered and then fled down a flight of stairs to the yard below.
 Charles r. Atherton of Swamp scott and Nathaniel D. Clapp Of Weymouth had been entertaining a friend iu their room in historic old Matthews Hall last night when the robber appeared, Atherton, who had been loungng near the door to the bedroom, suddenly found himself facing swarthy man with a re- Volver.
 Ordering them not to attempt to move, the man dashed down the stairway, Clapp threw up a win- dow and called 10 students in the var below 10 guard the dormitory entrance. Other students, aroused by Clapp's shouts rushed to Mat thews hall and with them came Charles Aptod, superintendent of the | university police.
 Despite a search of the building, however no trace of the man could be found and he had not been seen to leave the main entrance. Atherton reported nothing missing but an- other student said his watch was gone and his room had been ran ] sacked.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07

Hartford theater fans will shortly be struggling with the name Ri
 quette' in "Naughty Riquette," tho Oscar Straus musical play in which the hoydcnish Mitzi comes to Par sonss Monday, April 19, for week. Without this friendly hint the box office at Parsons's would probably be assailed for reservations for "Naug- ty Rick Kay" or 1.-two seats on the aisle for Naughty Ricketty.'" Ac> cording to Harry B. Smith, who wrote the book and lyrics after con- sulting with the composer, the cor rect pronunciation is "Rec- Ket, "
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
SYD CHAPLIN AT LYCEUNI

Tonight concludes the showing at the Lyceum theater Of syd Chaplin's s tamous comedy "Oh, What a Nurse" t" and Lon ,'ellegen and Elaine Ham msrstein In the melodrama of Paris, entitled "Parisian Nights" Special music, comedy features and news reels round out the program.
 For the last half of the week, be- ginning tomorrow afternoon. the bill is ons with an appeal to all lovers of good movies. Marie Provost in Seven Sinners" will be the head liner. In this picture-it is a crool: mystery play with an unusual vein of comedy running through it-thG star is supported by cast which in- cludes Give Brook and Charles Conklin.
 The other picture is q racetracli thriller, with Vera Reynolds. "The Million Dollar Handicap" is q decid- edly worth while attraction,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
pARSONS'S HARTFORD

At Parsons theatcr this week tho Massrs. Shubcrt's famous musical success, The Student Prince" is playing its farewell engagement, with the remarkably able company headed by DeWolf Hopper James Liddy, Eva Davenport and Laura Ar hold.
 So many requests 10 that effect have been received by the manage ment, that Mr. Hopper has been in duced to rccitc his acknowledged masterpiece. "Casey at the Bat" a' each performance for the balance ol the local engagement.
 A matinee will be given on Satur' day, in addition 10 the evening per tormances.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
OUT OF BED FOR
 FIDDLE CONTEST
Bantry IriShman Shows Pluck
 But Loses Out

Lewiston, Me-, April : II9 -- A fighting lrishman whose pluck car ried him from a sick bed to the thick Of the worldwide fiddling contest here is back in his hospital cot to- day.
 The title for which he travelled thousands of miles will go to some- one else, but John Wiseman. 75 year old virtuoso from Bantry, Ireland, at least has the satisfaction of having made a game attempt to win.
 Wiseman was taken ill with 8 bad cold last week. The contest opened Monday and last night was Irish night. Bantry, who had been in a
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
Man Accidentally Shot,
 Able to Leave Hospital

New Haven, April ' P-Anthony Cayallaro, of 2i0 Exchange street who received bullet wound in the leg in Bridgeport Sunday when re- rolver in the possession of Charles libero, Of S0G Ferry street, was ac- cidently discharged, was admitted to St. Raphacl's hospital here and the bullet was removed.
 Lihero was arrested at the time of the shooting on charges of carrying concealed weapons. Cert rude Glin- sky, of this city, who was with tho youths. also was arrested by the Bridgeport police and later was turned over to the New Haven po- lice on charge of violation of her parole.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07

hospital, insisted on entering despite his condition. He was bundled into an automobile, and made the jour hey between two nurses.
 When his time came to play he opened with an old fayorite "Goose- berry Blossom," and then went on to "The Wind that Blows the Bar ley" and "The Green Fields of America" All the while a watchful nurse stood behind him.
 F, D. Mlnlon of Lakeport, N. H. was declared the nights winner. The contest will close Saturday when the finals will be played and q $lO0O prize awarded.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
OFFICERS ELECTED

New York, April tP) -- Doctor Weston b. Bayley and Dr. George w, Mackenzie, both of Philadelphia, were elected president and first vice president, respectively at the annual convention of the American Atomatological association ycstcr- day.
 Other officers elected were; Prcsl- dcnt-elect Dr. George R. Sattcrlcc of New York; second president. Dr. Oliver T. Osborne of New Ha- ven; treasurer, Dr. Robert H. Rose Of New York: recording secretary, F. P. Hardisty of New York; gen eral secretary, Dr. Alfred J. Asgis of New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
Coolidge Thinks Some
 Changes Too Liberal

Washington, April ' CP--While specific provisions Of the civil serv- ice retirement bill pending in con gress have not come to his attention President Coolidge inclines to the view that some of them are too lib- eral.
 He considers the proposed maxi mum annuity of Sl,200 somewhat excessive and the maximum ages for retirement 60 to 65 years, too low.
 Tho legislation would call for an expenditure of $54,oO0,0O0 q year of which federal employees would con- tribute nearly s30,O00,000 and the government the remainder.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY

Stockholm. April LP -- The Swedish house Of nobles, created by King Gustavus Adolphus in 1926, has just celebrated it's 30Oth anni- versary with ceremonies recalling it's former splendor
 Although the Swedish nobility has lost its special privileges it continues this honored organization, which has no counterpart In any other land.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
Elm City Man in Hospital
 After Being Hit by Auto

New Haven, April 2 R,-Wlliam Pietro, IS of 1S5 James street, was taken to Grace hospital last night suffering from decorations and abra- sions about the head and body as well as possible internal injuries sutained when he was struck by an automobile operated by William Burns of 19 Alton street, Burns was placed under arrest on technical charge of reckless driving pending the outcome of the lads injuries.
 Burns said he turned out suddenly 10 avoid hitting little girl playing in the street. and ran into tho boy who was riding on q Scooter"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
,r.zE na3w s..aEL'' AT CAPITOL

"T.gE. .IAG~ s..1Etf AT CAPITOL
 l';'" rns. a>.st,a'nmaat Wt can "Ghsh;at,rE'' '.oomTnsnd H3orge |:~amsrr =. ~ss offering. The ,JaFs .>a1e'.- Ca Itsv A: nc Capitol 'hsAcs' "'tursdAt. Friday and Sat ardsy {, h l l1rst National pic .ure presented ivy Gsmue, Goldwyn, and one satoLia.sd 70 please tho mos; hardened pIc:ure.goer
 The vaudeville S!ll viii offer five good acts headed by Jack Kennedy and Co !n a variety offering with comedy, Alberts Lee in "A Royal Gu2rd:" Murphy and Sulll, song en-
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
HAROLD LLOYD COMING

If yoa hass ssars, prepare to Mjs ;hsm' If yon hay, cares. pre- 1srs to shed them: sra # you have -roublea prepare 70 rcrss' them, '9r Harold Lloyd r coming 10 :ho
 apitoi seg,nuins Sunday night.
 Yea Harcid 's s psalm singh ( 'nitatloais: n a.s nsw comed" , yas -. "A mighty crusa6s". who noHas .o .h, :oneiuson ,hat the underworld san csn. lot Of pp- .iunS ruE pieIars him trying 90 asesuAds the :onsh. sod gang star. t. rsSt -hu s.rs'sh: ana mar >ow an: slippery pah ant you'll hAvs ' faint 'dss ot [b- uproar.oue acton. .he hyste-cs, excitement and Ns .sl!rioas fun concentrated !n 'i19f Iss",n's eaFr"
 TA"ye wy .,u '1,;- snowings of the n'",'Irc Win F. n1@c.ni performance scr r'i,onl ,tH'$reH H2lly at t;2o for
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07
CALLED AS DEAN

Portland, Maine, April 7 (Ps-The Rev. J. Arthur Glasier of White Haven. Penna,, has been called as dean of St. Luke's Cathedral, Bishop Brewster announced last night.
 He is A years old and a gradu- ate of Lehigh University, from which he received a degree of Master of Arts. He also is a graduate of the General Theological seminary in New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-07

tsrtAinsrs; Gordon and Pierce, a pair or hkab's comedians; and Eunice Miller and Co. in Il dance offering complete tho program. A new chap ser O. Casey of the Coast Guard" is Also or 'hs bin, The finals Of the Charleston contest will be danced off on Thursday evening and the win asr. Of al :hs past contests are re- ques'ed ,o appear In the final award Ing O. prizes and cup to the win ners.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
new SHIP BOARD MAN
BEGAN LIFE AS CLERK
R. K. Smith Once Telegraph Op-
orator and Rail Agent in
Middle West.

BY the AS<ociated Prees.
NEW ORLEANS. October Ia
r. X Smith. appointed by President
Coolidge yesterday to the Shipping
Board vacancy caused by the resigna-
tion of J. II. Walsh. began his climb
upward as a clerk, telegraph operator
and agent for the Union Pacific
Railroad.
Mr. Smith is a native of Staunton.
Va. and was educated at st. James
Military Academy. Macon, Mo. After
serving the Union Pacific Railroad at
various stations, he at different times
was connected with the Wabash Rail
road and at one time was superin-
tendent of the Missouri and Illinois
division of the Missouri Pacific.
lie concluded his railroad work
when the United States Railway Adj
ministration ceased operations and the
lines We're returned To their individual
Evening star., 1926-10-15
WHEAT BRINGS $1.45.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. October 10
LP).-A total of $S.S5p.o0o. represent,
ing final payment of cents per
bushel on the 1926 crop. will be
paid farmers in the Alberta. Saskatch-
evan and Manitoba wheat pools. 1t
was announced last night. following
sessions of the central selling agency
at the Winnipeg offices.
One dollar per bushel was the first
payment for the 1885 crop year.
This was followed by two interim pay
mentS of 20 cents per buShel each.
making. with the cents now given.
a total raVment of Sl.41.
Evening star., 1926-10-15

mer Hearst employe and now publicity
man for the Republican State commit
tee. was receiving Il greater salary
than that paid to the governor for a
whole years work.
Milk Scandal Cited.
The New York American says that
Watson severed his connection with
the Hearst newspapers last January.
Charges that milk was allowed by
bribery to be imported into Greater
New York that did not measure up
to health standards have figured
largely in the Republican campaign
against Smith.
Said the governor at HOrnpll:
The milk scandal arose under the
last New York City administration
the continuance Of which opposed AS
visorousy as Mr.. Hearst advocated
il.
The administration referred to was
that OF John +. liylan. who. opposed
hy smith and supported by Hearst
was defeated for the Democratic nom
raficn for mayor by James J. Walker
now mayor.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
Americans Cheer Skinner.

PARIS. October - R.--Consul
General Robert p. Skinner. who leaves
shortly to assume the post of min
lister to Greece. was given an ova-
ton Yesterday by $50 members of
the American Club at a farewell
luncheon
Evening star., 1926-10-15

owners. becoming president of the
John l.. Roper Lumber Co. and the
Norfolk Southern Land Co., with
headquarters at Norfolk. Va.
Later he served as director Of III
dustrial development of the New
Orleans Dock Board
Evening star., 1926-10-15

SANTO DOMINGO. Dominican Re
public, October Is L4D.-C0ngreSs has
authorized the government to cOntrac;
Il loan of $4,000 600 to be expended
~ irrigation canals and other public
works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-10

Money @ Loan
Secured By Arst deed Of trust ON real estate.
Prevailing tnterest and commiasi0n.
Joseph J. WeAer Bids.. 9th 3 NV.