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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

guests of Mr.. Whittier's mother, Mrs.
Emma Whittier and brother, Donald
Mrs Lucine Newton and brother
LeForest Jones Of Sabattus came
Sunday to their brothers, l.. M. Jones
Sunday remaining over night.
The Community club had a picnic
Wednesday at The Narrows, VIM
throp. A very enjoyable day was
passed.
Mrs. George Nickerson. former
resident and two daughters, Edith
and Bertha OF Damariscotta are guests
at the home of Mrs. Sarah Rodgers
Tuesday they were calling on friends
Miss Jennie Gilman of Readfeld
Corner was q caller Of Mrs. Royals
Tuesday
Mrs. Chauncey Fifield and son Ly-
man of Wiscasset were Sunday visi-
tors at the F'ifield home.
Mrs. Arvilla Dudley Of Fairfield, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Flora HOP
kins.
Mrs. E. f. Peacock has returned
home from a visit with her sister In
Gardiner.
Mrs. George Spaulding and son
Howard. Mrs. Ethel Teed and daugh-
ter Leona of Stoughton, Mass, are
guests of Mrs. Sarah Spaulding this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Weston were
guests over the week end Of Mrs
Jane Garland Of Lewiston.
Miss Pauline Hunton Of Waterville
is the guest of her cousin, Miss Mil
dred Fogg.
Mrs. C. M. Daley and daughter
Arlene, have returned from a visit in
Mechanic Falls.
Harold Morse Of Kittery, is visit
ing Walter Cowan for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
STATE HOUSE
Meeting Council, Friday, July 10 A. NJ
more than four years in the State

more than four years in the States
prison for breaking, entering and
larceny, Harold e. Hodgdon of Ban
gor, serving a term in the Piscata-
quis county Jail for liquor selling,
Mrs. Helen Diagnose Of Portland,
serving a sentence In the Cumber-
land county Jail for the unlawful
possession Of liquor and Elzear
Champagne Of Lowell, Mass, serv-
ing term in Auburn Jail on a
LIQUOR nuisance charge.
Prunesti was convicted in the
supreme judicial court for Penob-
scot county Of the murder Of a fell
low Italian and was committed to
prison, Feb. %. 1908. In his petition
for q pardon Prunesti states that he
is innocent of the crime of which he
was convicted and that the condi-
ton of his health demands that he
be released. A pardon was denied
Prunesti at session of the govern
or and council in July 1925, Hodgdon
G.. Russell Of Belfast appearing as
counsel for the petitioners at that
time.
Portwine was convicted in the
supreme judicial court for Aroos-
took county at the April term In
1926. In his petition for pardon
Portwine states that he has served
half Of his sentence, that he has al
ways observed the rules of the
prison, that he feels that he has
been sufficiently punished and that
he has a large family requiring his
attention and support.
Hodgdon in his petition states
that the evidence upon which he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Zane Grey has lived among the
people he writes of. His characters
seem to leap from between the covers
of his books. Born to the West"
which will be shown at the Augusta
Opera House today only marks the
very peak of western stories. In its
transfer to the screen Paramount be-
lieves it is giving the picture loving
public it's best Zane Grey production
to date. In looking into Filmdom's
"Who's Who" 1t will be hard to find
another player so well qualified for
the leading role in Born to the
West" as is Jack Holt who typifies
a real true American. Everyone re-
members Behind the Beyond" and
the outbursts of laughter caused by
Raymond Hatton and 1t is NEEDLESS
to say that Hatton as a comedy cow
boy and Jack Hollis buddy will give
any audience plenty of cemody. Mar
garet Morris the female lead has just
appeared opposite Douglas MacLean
in his latest production which played
Augusta a few weeks ago That's My
Baby"
The companion feature is a detec-
tive drama entitled Queen of Dia-
monds" featuring Evelyn Brent, who
Is well known in Augusta where she
worked for six months in the local
picture producing company.
The famous Our Gang" will pre-
sent their latest two reel picture call
ed Good Cheer" and it is needless
to say that Good Cheer" Is a proper
title for any of their pictures. This
with a news weekly completes a very
attractive program.
Coming tomorrow. Jack Hoxie will
be shown in an American Feature
special entitled Looking for Trou-
BILE" This with the current episode
of THE Winking Idol" and a Lloyd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
NORTH BELGRADE

Mrs. B. C. Bickford, who is q
surgical patient at the Elm City
Hospital, is reported as gaining
slowly.
About 10 Of the men employed at
Camp Kennebec during the summer
arrived Saturday to make prepare
tons for the boys, who arrive June
80.
District Attorney and Mrs. G.. e.
Fox and family of Philadelphia
have arrived at their Camp on
Salmon Lake. where they Will re-
main for the summer.
Willard Gleason, who Is recovering
from an operation at the Sisters
Hospital, is reported as gaining.
Mrs. George Woodbury. and SON
Walter, are passing the week with
friends in South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

ing educators from without the
State, much time will be passed In
discussion Of our own problems.
says DR.. Thomas in his communica-
ton.
TUESDAY afternoon, August II.
will be given over to the superin-
tendents' organization and an addi-
tional session will be provided for
such activities as they desire.
1--WE are hoping to have DR.. Pay
son Smith. commissioner Of educa-
ton for Massachusetts. e. C. Hart
well of Buffalo and Miss Ida Rudy Of
Dayton. Ohio, as special speakers.
DR.. Ninship will be present during
the week. He is really one of us
and this occasion Is his outing and
vacation.
1.-THE program will be made up in
cooperation with the special COM
mittee appointed at our request last
year. 1t will be good to see you all
again."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
GRANGE Fair COMMITTEES

At the regular meeting of Salmon
Lake Grange. Saturday evening the
general committee on the Fair MADE
a report of the various other COM
mittees as follows.
Cattle: Harry Bickford. Albert
Furbush, Charles Ellis; Poultry:
Charles Elwell, Dennis Bickford, Joe
Alexander; Sheep: Charles Booker;
Farm Products: Marshal Larkin. w.
L. Withers, Charles Clark, William
Wallace; Canned Goods: Hattie
Larkin, Eta Page, Luella Ellis;
Fancy and Useful Table: Lucy Wat
son, Carrie Alexander, Alice Larkin,
Angie Ellis. Florence Alexander;
Candy: Alice Gleason. Daphne Nut
ter, Mae Gleason, Edith Gleason;
Walking Grab Bag, Daphne Nutter:
Ten Cent Table: Nela Sawtelie,
Bertha Withers, Gertrude Bickford,
Mae Gleason, Olive Wallace, Lillian
Cook; Antique Table: Lila Alex
ander, Mary Wallace: Popcorn:
Nina Bickford, Minnie Cook, Winnie
Stevens, Vida Booker; Officer of the
Day: Daniel Crowley; Baseball:
Dennis Bickford Hugh Gleason; Hot
Dogs: M. H. Gleason, w. T. Lark'n,
Norris Sawtelle, Fred Sloper; Din
ner: Bertha Withers. Gertrude Bick-
ford, Prince Sawtelle, Helen Elwell,
Leslie Damren, Lorenzo Richardson,
Blanche Sawtelle. Matte F'urbush,
Maynard Furbush; Ice Cream:
Alvah Watson, Bert B C d,
Reginald Ellis, Richard Sturtevant;
Entertainment Committee to be the
General Committee; Horse Pulling:
Walter Gleason, Carlton Cook, AL
bert Furbush: Bowling: Floyd Alex
ander, Ernest Cook; School Exhibit:
Izetta Royal; Boys and Girls Club:
Dorothy Mills; Mattresses, Lurline
Alexander, Eleanor Booker, Serena
Cook, Edith Clark, Mildred Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
Gardiner Bridge
Hearings Today

The adjourned meeting Of the joint
board consisting of the State High
way Commission, the county COM
missioners and the municipal Off
GERS of Gardiner and Randolph will
be held at 9.15 this Friday morning
at the Gardiner Randolph bridge to
discuss the matter of reconstruction
of the bridge.
At $50 A. NJ. today, board hear :
ing will be held on the Togus bridge
between Randolph and Pittston to
take up the question of the recon-
struction of that bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

was convicted was insufficient. and
that his incarceration in Jail is
working a grave injustice in that his
family of wife and five small
children are in want and are being
provided for by the city of Bangor.
Mrs. Diagnose in her petition states
that she Is the mother of four small
children, for whom her husband is
caring while she is in Jail, that she
has no money with which to pay the
fine imposed, that If she is pardoned
she will have no connection in the
future either directly or indirectly
with the liquor traffic, and that she
feels that her health will be greatly
endangered If she is further con-
fined in Jail.
Champagne In his petition says
that his family are in great need of
his services and earnings and that
further detention in Jail means a
great injury to himself and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
State House Chat

The board OF directors of the Ken
nebec bridge will hold a meeting at
10 o'clock this Friday morning at
the State Highway de- tment.
Major Roy E. Decker. U. S. prop
erty and disbursing officer, went to
Portland Thursday on matters of
business.
Adjutant General James w. Han
son passed Thursday with Governor
Brewster at the Commencement ex-
ercises at Bowdoin college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
Fourteen Candidates
Take Dental Exams

A class Of ii dentists appeared be-
fore the State board of dental exam
liners at the State House yesterday
to take the regular examinations. the
men in the class coming from Mas
sachusetts and several points IN
Maine. In addition, four Maine
young ladies are taking the dental
hygenist examinations. The dentists
We're examined yesterday in practi-
cal, operative and laboratory work
and will take the theoretical exams
today.
Members of the examining board
in attendance are: President, DR.
Archer Jordan of Auburn; secretary
treasurer, DIR. G. w. MacKay of Mil
linocket; DR.. Henry Gilman of Port.
land, DR.. Fred E. Maxfield of Bangor
and DIR. Wilbur F. Browne of Bruins
wick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
MISS MILDRED ISABEL ADELE

Miss Mildred Isabel Adele whose
home is in Readfeld but who IS now
an inmate in the home Of DR.. Thorn
as Luce, familiarly known as "Dr.
Tom" In Portsmouth, n. H., was re-
Gently presented with a gold medal
for greatest efficiency in scholarship
during the freshman and sophomore
years IN the high school of that city.
The medal, being unexpected. came
as a great surprise to Miss Adele.
Miss Adele is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Adele and was born
in Readfeld Is years ago. where she
lived through most of her younger
years, and is a member of the Con-
gregational church.
She passed through Winthrop
High school with high honors and
is now vice president of the French
| club of Portsmouth High school. q
club to which only high rank stu
dents are eligible.
Miss Adelle's greatest desire is to
go to college after she graduates
from high school.
Readfeld should feel proud Of this
ambitious young lady.
DEPOT-A. w. Gage, Haverhill,
-hdSS., Is tile guest OIL r.. VI. 11uUCnln-
son, a friend Of many years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arian Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Ramsey took a
Sunday trip to Androscoggin Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Walton and
daughter, Winniebell We're Sunday
guests of Simon Walton and Mrs.
Jennie Bean.
Miss Elmina Hutchinson has as a
guest, Miss Evelyn Lindsay of East
| Machias, who has been one of the
teachers at Washington Academy for
the past year. Saturday they went
to Lewiston to attend the graduation
exercises at Bates college. Miss
Lindsay graduated last year from
Bates
Friday afternoon and evening a
party was given by Mrs. Bert Brann
for Miss Alice Hutchinson. who was
presented with an electric piano
lamp by friends present.
There will be no service at Smith
Memorial church Sunday.
Miss Audrey Sedgley IS gaining
slowly from her recent illness.
Miss Grace Knox and Eugene
Whittier of Winslow were Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
five PARDON
CASES FOR COUNCIL
MEETING ON JULY 7

The governor and council at its
next meeting on July 2 will consider
five petitions for pardon, 1t was an
nounced Thursday. The petitioners
are Vito Prunesti OF East Millinock-
ct, who is serving a life sentence in
the States prison for murder. James
Portwine of Island Falls, serving a
sentence Of not less than two nor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
Seeks Jitney Line
Vienna to Readfeld

The Public Utilities Commission
has ordered public hearing to be
held at it's Offices at the State House
at A. M, Tuesday, June 20, on the
petition of w. H. Chadbourne of
Waterford asking for a certificate to
operate motor vehicles for the car
rying Of passengers for hire over
regular routes from Vienna to Read
field Depot and return, passing
through and serving Mt. Vernon,
West Mt. Vernon and Readfield Cor
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
Will Consider
Closing Several
Brooks to Fishing

The commissioner of inland fish
cries and game will hold a public
hearing on Thursday, July 1, at 2
p. NJ, at the Grange hall, Berry's
Mills, in the town of Carthage.
county Of Franklin. to consider the
question of promulgating rules and
regulations closing to all fishing. ex-
cept two days in each week. the fol-
lowing brooks situated partly in the
town OF Carthage and partly in the
town of Weld: Hanscom brook,
Hutchinson brook, Dunning brook
Flagg brook, Durgan brook. Basin
brook, Berry brook, Green brook and
fainter brook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
State School
Supts.' Conference
Aug. 1920 at Castine

DIR. Augustus o. Thomas. State
commissioner of education. in a COM
munication sent out yesterday. an
nounces that the annual conference
of school superintendent will be
held August 16 to 20. at Castine.
The first session will be held on th3
evening of August 16.
"While we shall have several lead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

hamilton comedy will complete the
picture program.
In addition to the pictures Mr.. Leo
Doucette and his band will offer a
novelty number called Horses" This
number will be well worth hearing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE, FRIDAY

Paramount presents Zane Gray's
greatest western drama, "Born to
the West" featuring Jack Holt,
Raymond Hatton and Margaret
Morris; Evelyn Brent in detective
drama "Queen of Diamonds; Our
Gang Comedy; News Weekly; Con-
tinuous two until ten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
WASHINGTON

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ben
nett of East Gardner, Mass, were
weekend guests of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Folsom.
Bernard Leigher, A. NJ. HILBERT
and three daughters visited in Au-
gusta, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Birdell Hilbert were
visitors in Coopers Mills, Monday.
Miss Dorothy Day is working for
Mrs. Gertrude Bowman.
Mrs. Lizzie Wellman Is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Orla Johnston in
jefferson.
Alton Wellman and two sons are
working for c. b. Bartlett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

MAINE PROJECT BY MAINE PEOPLE
This Maine project owned entirely by Maine people, the
officers and directors being absolutely hundred per cent
The hearty cooperation Maine people, par
tculary those of Augusta Waere and Kennebec County
urged this business and increased values to every
merchcant and every
in this section of Maine
HOW TO REACH SUMMER HAVEN
From Augusta continue north on State Street to State High
way No. 1OO the Bond Brook road to Belgrade Turn left
North Augusta Grange Hail. Turn left again about one mile
then go west mile and will be in the midst Summer Ha
ven and It's many beautiful lakes Visitors are welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
RUSHING ENGINEERING PLANS

RUSHING ENGINEERING PLANS
Engineering plans under the direction of Henry F. Hill of
Augusta being rushed with all speed Mr. HILL hustler
himself with efficient corps of assistants is rushing the survey
of the large first unit of 500 Blue prints will be
provided the buyers who have already indicated their
intentions of purchasing sites for homes in this delight
full spot
GRAND OPENING SOON
crew of engaged in clearing and improving the
property at Summer Haven that all will be in readiness for the
grand opening to be announced in the press Representa-
ves will be at Summer Haven practically all the time explain
to interested parties the plans for development and show the
property
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
Splendid progress
the Recreation Land development
eight miles northo


IN LINE WITH MAINE DEVELOPMENT
Summer Haven of the promising investments in
home colonies in Maine Right in line size with the
Boom Maine project which hundred thousand dollars
is being spent by the State of Maine Associates
HUNDREDS OF VISITORS SUNDAY
steady stream Of autos Sunday carried hundreds of visit
ors and prospective buyers eager take first look this
development Surprise expressed at the number and beauty
of the lakes surrounded by hundreds of attractive cottage and
camp Sites all situated within fifteen minutes ride Names cap
al city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Genoa, June 24-(P)-Christophe
Columbus. long left without honor in
his native land, is now coming into
his own as an italian national hero.
Copies Of the famous portrait done
of him by Ghirlandaio have been
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-14
Revelation Tells
Him Pimple Cure

SACRAMENTO, Calf, May IL
Claiming that he can cure pimples.
boils and toothache by system of
rejuvenation given him through Di-
vine revelation, NJ. o. Landgard,
painter and paper hanger of Pasa-
dena. has applied to the state board
of medical examiners for health
camp permit.
Landgard proposes to dig a trench.
light fire in it and then after the
blaze has heated the earth to the
proper degree, place the patient in
the ditch and cover him over with
canvas. While resting in the bosom
of the earth, the subject will be
given plenty of mineral water to
drink, the paper hanger miracle
man told DR.. c. B. Pinkham, see
retary of the medical board,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-14

tContlued from page
services Boycc Atcn post nav be
able to give in connection with the
insurance. the commander said.
How Reinstated
Insurance can be reinStatcd by
proof of good health and payment of
TWO months premiums, where the
insurance has been converted. Where
is has not been converted but is still
On the war basis, reinstatement can
be made by proof of good health
and payment of one month 5 pre-
MUM on the war time basis and one
month ON the converted basis.
As to the desirability of govern
mcnt insurance, Thomas \. Buckner,
vice president of the New York Life
Insurance company, has issued the
following statement. which is Simi
lar to those issued by the heads of
practically every large insurance
company in America.
I'VE strongly advocate the rein
statement and conversion of all war
risk insurance ON the term insurance
plan to the permanent forms of the
Cnited States government life in
surancc.
Urged to Get in Touch
I've urge our agents to get IN
touch with all veterans of the World
War who are carrying their temp
orary insurance or who have allowed
ii to lapse and advise them to rein
state if lapsed and convert their in
surance NOW 1t is the world 5
safest insurance. No privae com
pany could offer the same policy at
such rates.
Those who are entitled to at
should have it. The reinstatement
and conversion privileges are very
liberal. Evidence of good health
and the payment of two months
premiums are all that are required
to reinstate.
There are neither occupational
restrictions nor age limit i'll the re-
instating and conversion of term
policies. 1t cannot be that the vet
erans will let this final opportunity
pass except that they do not know
about it or that they fail to appre,
ciate the good fortune right at
hand.
Boyce Aten post will have a squad
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-14

'sWhat's in a Nance" Well. most
names carry world Of suggestion;
consider the name Perky Peggy.
It suggests fresh criSpness, cool
cleaHne>s. self confidence and adap-
liability. And. of course, il sup
gests Salomon : and their exclusive
line Of Perky Peggy Froeks. Have
YOU seen themo Gay little voiles,
bouffant skirted. in white and pas
Tel backgrounds. scattered with Il
shower Of bright blossoms. They
are charmingly simple, new as to
pattern, and-the surprise, Only
$3.95. This store also displays ray
on tissue dresses. in straight line
effects, for the same price. The
Perky Peggy mopac, rayon and fam
cv voile frocks are S7.95. Some are
tailored, some have sport lines and
others are enhanced by ruffles.
flares or bits of lace. | was told
by a woman who has worn the
Perky Peggy dresses, that they wash
beautifully, ana at these prices one
could have several dainty gowns,
each with individual style. Ism t
that Just what we need here-many
simple. inexpensive frocks, to ap-
pear dainty and fresh AT all times !:
Take a celluloid covered memo
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-14

raudum book in your pocket book
when shopping. Gaily decorated
ones may be had.
What Does Dorothy want when
she graduates from high school.
Peggy asked an FL Centre mother.
a wardrobe trunk is the only
thing on her mind, the mother an.
swered Ism Dorothy sensible.
choosing gift which will be use
full from the minute she leaves high
school for college. and ON through
wears and years. The Imperial Val
ley Hardware Company has Hartman
wardrobe trunks, with their draw
and laundry bag, all attractively
lined. Their line of wardrobe trunks
including the American Beauty
and Hartman range i'll price from
$3.50 to $105.00. 4 wardrobe
trunk is almost a necessity for the
girl going away to school, the bride,
or anyone. in fact. who wishes to
travel comfortably and convenient
ly with clothing always fresh and
immaculate. Perhaps. for the short
vacation. one would prefer the suit
ca>e with the removable fray, pret-
tiIv lined and fitted with Pvralin
toilet articles. This store also of
ferS the Naughayde suit eases;
trim. smart and moderately priced
And, of course. there is the ever
welcome overnight bag which is
found most useful on all occasions
For sport wear nothing could be
smarter than the linen vest with
attached color and separate cuffs.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-14
Host Invading
Louisville For
Kentucky Derby
BY FRANK GETTY
United Press Staff Correspondent

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May IA. -
The whistling of steamboats, ON the
Ohio river, the hum of airplane pro
pcllors over Bowman field, the qucr-
ulous protest of automobile horns
on the crowded highways and the
steady clamor of Il succession of
special trains at LouiSvillc's term
mi. told today OF the arrival of tens
If thousands who will witness the
fifty second running the Kentucky
derby tomorrow.
Louisvill" put on new and bril-
liant ramcnt on the eve of the der
hy day.
Excited ht'sc lovers, lNndying
tips and tossing the chaff of rumor
to the winds, choke the sidewalks.
lobbics and restaurants. Newsbovs
and outs cry their wares ii ears
splitting uprOara
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-14
i. S. Golfers In
England Practice

LONDON, May l4-Badly in need
of practice the members of the
American Walker cup team went out
on the links today for several hours
of strenuous exercise
Assured that the british labor
situation will not affect the pre-
viouslv planned schedule, the Amer
leans will get their first real test
tomorrow when they play i'll the st.
George vase tournament on the
famous Sandwich course near here.