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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
OAK GROVE

The past weekend was one of the
busiest and happiest the Oak Grove
girls have yet enjoyed, made up as
il was of hard study, Jolly winter
sports, novel party, and the OPEN
ing Of their new school for the COM
munity children.
Saturday morning was the regular
date for deficiency examinations and
makeup work in all subjects for
girls who had been absent. The
afternoon was devoted to winter
sports and expert as we'll as unskill-
full beginners had great fun on the
long campus hill.
Bird Party
Mrs. Owen was hostess to an the
girls on Saturday evening at a
unique bird party. 1t really began
at dinner Saturday evening, when a
two sheet newspaper, edited by the
Junior English Class under the able
direction of Miss Norcross, was dis
tributed. Throughout the various
news items We're concealed names of
birds, which the girls were given
an hour to discover. The party for
mally opened at 7.S0 P. M. when Mrs.
Owen, although she Is not able to
resume her duties, was able to re-
ceive each guest. A riateous contest
ensued when a book mark with the
silhouette of bird was fastened to
the shoulder of each girl who must
then discover what bird she was by
questioning her evasive friends.
This was followed by a hunt for
partners by matching scarlet bird
cards and when all mates were found
there was a delightful program of
bird songs by Helen Wetherbee,
Josephine Rand, Esther Rand and
Bertha Warren. After the songs,
each girl drew a scarlet and black
card on which was numerals. When
the last one was drawn, girls darted
in every direction to find tiny white
tags concealed all over the big
guiding and bearing numbers similar
to theirs. AS soon as they were
located each girl began winding
hundreds of yards of bright colored
Irvine that wound into most difficult
places and took each girl on lang
quest. All of them ended, however,
in a pine tree concealed on Mrs.
Owens corridor where a mammoth
nest held tiny but realistic bird for
each girl. The little favors were
hand painted and Mrs. Owen got
them in Savannah, Georgia. When
every girl had found the nest dear
little lady bird brought chocolate
kisses to each guest. The prizes
were a hand-painted bird door
knocker awarded to Flora Wheeler
who found names of 112 birds in the
bird paper: and brilliant quill pen
to Ruth laval who first reached
the birds nest The party closed as
the girls formed big circle around
the Assembly Hall and sang each OF
the school songs.
DIR. Martins Sunday morning SER
mon was the "Christ-like Life Lived
Today. and it was both practical
Nd ixc ;,{r~ l. ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
CORNVILLE

The lady officers who planned the
postponed installation supper for
Wesserunsett grange, ask members
to bring the same next Saturday, as
planned for the week previous. as The
same program Is to be carried out
throughout the entire meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
BOWDOINHAM

Thursday evening many of the
young people met at the modern Wood
mems hall when Charles McEwen
taught them many of the old-fashioned
square dances.
There was good attendance at the
Star Aid held with Minta Wilson Fri
day afternoon, Quite a little business
was transacted and some work talked
over. The next meeting will be held
January 20. at the home Of Mrs.
George Cutler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
Mrs, Sarah a. Haines

The body of Mrs. Sarah A. Haines,
who died at the Central Maine Gen.
eral hospital. Lewiston, on Monday
morning was brought to Skowhegan
last evening. She was born In Bur-
Hngton. Vermont, IS years ago last
december. She was a resident of
Skowhegan for many years, living
In the family of A. H. Lang, leaving
mere last July to keep house for her
brother. After her marriage TO Hen
ry Haines. now deceased, she lived
in Monson, becoming a member of
the church there. While here she
was a regular attendant of the Beth
any Baptist church. She leaves one
brother. George Philbrick, of Fay
cite and one niece. The funeral will
be held from the home of A. III.
Lang. Wednesday at 12.45, Reverend
George Merriam officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
. Grange Maetine

The Grange opened Friday evening
with almost all the new officers pres
ent. The lecturer presented fine pro.
gram of music, readings, solos, etc
The 10 questions on the town and
State were answered and 10 more CIV
en- out The question. Does the Aver
age Farmers Wife Get Square Deal"
brought out a lively discussion.
Mrs. George Cutler was a Bruins
wick visitor Friday.
The old-fashioned dance given at the
town hall Saturday evening under the
auspices of the Modern Woodman, was
very we'll attended and many of the
old-fashioned dances were danced.
Everyone reported fine time. There
will be another one next Saturday eve
ming with the same orchestra.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hackett were
the supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Cutler Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Giles of Bath
was in town Saturday evening.
Mrs. Tibbetts was the weekend
guest OF her daughter, Mrs. Richard
Denhan.
Mrs. Wakefield and Mrs. Gordon of
Richmond We're in town Saturday.
Mrs. John Denham was the week.
end guest of her mother, Mrs. Winnie
Denham.
Miss Jane Given. teacher in Con-
necticut., is stopping with her father,
Arson Given.
Miss Helen Hackett was the week.
end visitor at the home of her parents.
MI. and Mrs. George Hackett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
NEWS BRIEFS

Central China suffering from fam.
inc while native and foreign groupv
wrangle over right to be distribute,
of relief fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
Church LEAGUE Meete

The first regular meeting of the
working league of the Federated
Church was held Monday afternoon
In the church parlors. At the bus
mess meeting the following commit
tees were appointed: Apron, Mrs.
George Sampson. Mrs. Emma POOL
er, Miss Hannah Page. Mrs. Edel-
bert Porter and Mrs. May Dane:
White work: Mrs. Berdina Conant.
Mrs Nellie Conant. Mrs. Vera Smith
Mrs Eva Greenwood, Mrs. GRAY
Cover; Fancy Work Committee. Mrs.
Maud Smith, Mrs. Ellen SAWYER.
Mrs. Ellen Derbyshire. Mrs. Maud
woodbury. and Mrs. Edna Judkins.
PENNY collection: Mrs. Ira Norton.
Mrs. Ethel Richardson and Mrs.
Adelaide Whiting were appointed a
committee to make ARRANGEMENTS for
a social to be held February Il.
ihere was a short program consist
ing OF reading and music. after
winch tea was served by the execu-
tive committee. The next meeting
VIII be held in two weeks When the
work OF the year will be started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

Moscow, Jan. 1s.-(AP)-should the
world ever run short of coal, Russian
Will be little affected. Recent govern
ment figures put Russia's total coal de-
posits at nearly $4,000, 900 tons. This
Is said to be the largest In the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
o. A. r, Meeting

The January meeting Of Eleazer
Parker Chapter. d. A. r. was held
last Thursday at the home OF past
regent, Mrs. Estelle Richardson in
Clinton. Dinner served at noon by
the hostess and the business meet
ing was held in the afternoon with
the Regent. Maude e. Mudgett,
presiding. The meeting was opened
by all repeating the Lords Prayer.
Several communications were read
by the secretary, Harriet e. Lawry.
1t was voted to send two dollars as
a contribution to the Ellis Island
fund. Resolutions of respect on the
death of Mrs. Ophelia Parker Reed
were read and accepted and copies
were sent to members of her family.
Interesting articles We're read py
Sarah E. Richardson and Mae ~:
Watson. The February meeting VIII
be held at the home of the treasurer,
Vesta Written, on February 8. Meet
ing was closed by salute to the nag.
John Chase and Mr.. Brown OF the
C. NJ. Power Co., of Pittsfield, were
business visitors in town for the day.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
Municipal Court

| xkW1K1C1R61 VVUIG
Arthur Allen and Vital Cyr of Mad
ison were brought to Skowhegan Mon
day to appear before Judge Maurice
Merrill, charged with breaking, enter
ing and larceny of cider from the home
of Blaine Dickinson of Madison. The
break was made sometime during Fri
day. They pleaded not guilty, but prob
able cause was found and they were
placed under bond of $500 each for
their appearance before the grand
jury. Cyr was able to procure bail
but Allen was remanded to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
o. A. r. Notes

The regular meeting of the Eunice
tarnsworth Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, was held
Monday afternoon at the nome of
Mrs. 5. r. Greenwood with Mrs.
Eva Greenwood assisting as hostess.
The subject of the meeting was
George Washington. The following
interesting program was presented:
Piano selection, Miss LOUISE Laney:
reading. copy of George Washington
Prayer, Mrs. Elizabeth Marble: Folk
songs, were sung by Miss Harriet
Marble who acted as her own nc i.
companist: Miss Marble HIS bean a
teacher of music in the Philippine
Islands for several years and this is
the first time her voice has been
heard in public since she returned.
Her beautiful singing was greatly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

The regular meeting of Priscilla
Rebekah lodge will be held this eve
ming in Odd Fellows hall. The off,
GERS will have charge of the enter
tainment and refreshments.
Next Thursday afternoon there
will be meeting of the Guild at
Bethany Baptist church parlors.
Edward II. Osborne passed the
weekend with his family on West
Front street.
An interesting letter received from
Willard F. Paul. former Skowhe-
gan High school student, indicates
that he is now located in Seattle
Wash, and is employed as time.
keeper with the firm of Bloedel
Donovan Lumber Mills. 1t will be
remember that Mr.. Paul and q
friend left here last season by auto
for the Pacific coast. He states that
the trip across country was very en-.
joyable barring the usual tire pune.
lures. ,-4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19


diet and asks divorce. Wife claims
menu was fit for king.
Man attempting to escape from
! Bordeaux Jail plunges over raiI,ns
and is instantly killed in fall ON con.
I crete floor fifteen feet below.
| Radio officials may have to seat
cooperation of Rum Row" IL inter-
national broadcasting test is to ha a
success. Code messages Of the aset
might break up reception of foreign
4 stations, is belief.
Ford plans to replace airplane ~.
! perimental laboratory, DESTROYED yes.
terday in fire. with half million
| structure.
| Burglars loot Albany, N. J.. few.
elry company and take huge sum of
money and stones.
John w. Steel noted lyric tenor..
sues New York theatrical magazine.
for $4,000 for publishing an artIcle
stating that he had nose beautified to
please wife.
New York, Jan. 1S.-(Ap)-
Working leisurely through the
night with electric drills and crow
/ bars, eight robbers cut through the
fortress-iike walls of the Burlington
Industrial Alcohol Corporations
. warehouse In Greenwich street and
escaped early today with alcohol
valued at $4,000. The alcohol. stor.
/ ed In drums, was loaded on automo.
bile trucks and carted away. Ths
robbers did not attempt to force the
heavy outer doors of the warehouse
but made their attack from an ad.
joining building, where 4 watchman
was overpowered and gagged. The
walls of the warehouse, of brick and
steel, are thirty inches thick.
Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 1S.-(AP)--
Governor Pinchot has informed
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
that members Of the Pennsylyanis
Legislature from Allegheny county,
the secretary's home, county, are IN.
der "the Mellon control" and has
agreed to submit evidence gathered
by state officials in support Of his
contention that Federal permits have
been used for diversion Of alcohol in
this state.
Lynn, Mass. Jan. 1s.-(AP)-Wil.
liam Attycuck of Sonora, Guysbor-
ough county, Nova Scotia, is so anx-
ious to find his missing wife that he
mas sent Police Chief Birckes rs cents
in Canadian scrip to cover the "ex-
penses' of search. He is even will
Ing to pay more if necessary She has
baby face" and is 22. wrote Atty
cuck by way of description, but added
he was not over-optimistic IT do not
expect you to do a whole lot for me-
he admitted.
London, Jan. 1S.-(AP)-Cabare
for workingmen. where tea, coffee and
beer cost a few pence instead Of
pounds, as at the West End establish
ments, have been started in various
parts of London. Patrons OF these
places. who may smoke their pipes,
play cards and enjoy meals at popular
prices, are encouraged to bring ther
wives with them. The idea OF the Of
hcials is to "humanize" the publio
house. or saloon, and reduce the drink
ing of strong liquor.
Berlin, Jan. 1S.-(AP)-A disaster
resulted in the Moabit district today
when workman's cigar ignited tank
OF gasoline. Nine persons were killed
and 80 injured. There was great dam,
age to property.
Moscow, Jan. 1s.-(AP)-should the
world ever run short of coal, Russian
Will be little affected. Recent govern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

DR.. Martins Sunday morning SER
mon was the "Christ-like Life Lived
Today. and it was both practical
and inspiring as he dealt with the
problems Of the present age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

Ford plans to replace airplane az.
perimental laboratory. destroyed YES.
terday in fire. with half million
structure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19
BURNHAM

Mrs. Laura Dangler was business
visitor in Pittsfield, last Thursday. !.
The dance given at the Town hall
last Thursday evening was well
patronized Music was furnished by
Bonnie Wright as violiniSt. and Mrs.
Vera Lincoln pianist and old fash
toned dances were the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

Berlin. Jan. 1s.-(AP)-A disaster
resulted in the Moabit district today
when a workman's cigar ignited tank
OF gasoline. Nine persons were killed
and 80 injured. There was great dam
age to property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

Radio officials may have to seek
cooperation of Rum Row. II inter.
national broadcasting test is to BE- a
success. Code messages of the aeet
might break up reception of foreign
tations, is belief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

Navy Lieutenant Command,
Henry c. Herring, Jr.. Philadelpbis
Pa. charges wife fed him limited
diet and asks divorce. Wife claims
menu was fit for king.
Man attempting to escape from
Bordeaux Jail plunges over raiIine
and is instantly killed in fall ON con.
crete floor fifteen feet below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

Burglars loot Albany. N. J., few.
elry company and take huge sum Of
money and stones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

f. w. Towle, who has been in
poor health for long time, has
gone to Oakland for treatment. All
wish for him a speedy recovery.
~ Farmers have nearly all completed
filling their ice houses with ice Of a
fine quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-19

John w. Steel. noted lyric tenor.
sues New York theatrical magazine,
for $4,000 for publishing an article
stating that he had nose beautified to
please wife.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-20
City, Items

State championship pocket hil- Hard match, Warren Of Waterbury vs Soccoli of New i. tain. Elmore Billiard Academy. Thursday evening S;S0-~-ndvt.
 Leading Star lodge, Shepherds Of BcthIehem will install officers at meeting tomorrow night At 7;30 o'clock at Junior Mechanics hall, llungerford court. Refreshments will be served and m entertain- ment program will be provided.
 Miss Sally Croll Of Fairvicw street entertained three tables Of bridge at her home last evening, Prizes were awarded to Miss sarah Goldberg and Miss Rose Bayer
 MT and Mrs z, F. Racklifte. Jr., have returned from Boston, where Mir. Radcliffe attended the conven. ton of the New England Implement Dealers association, He was elected secretary of the society for the com, ing year.
 The town clerks office today re- ccived copy of marriage ccrtih- cate from Worcester, Mass. indicat- ing the wedding Of Walter John Moore, Il local salesman, and Miss Helen Gay of Worcester, November :. The ceremony was performed by Rev, William P, McNutt.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-20
Welcomed to Worcester,

Worcester Mass. Jan. 20 W(- Archbishop John Cieplak of Wilma, Poland, former primate Of Russia, on his brief visit here last night when he was welcomed by 5000 per sons, renewed his friendship with 0 pupil of 20 years ago. Rev. Bolcslaw Bojanowski, pastor of St. Mary'S church, who had the prelatc as q guest, was the pupil who had re- ccived instruction from Archbishop Cicplak when the latter was pro- lessor at PGtrograd academy. Mayor O'Hara welcomed the archbishop at q public meeting and Father Cieplak spoke briefly in commendation of the progress of the Polish parishes in America and the Cordiality of the people of this country. Previous to coming to Worcester, Archbishop Cicplak visited Webster, where there was q parade in his honor in which 5,000 participated. There was bcnc- diciion at St. Joseph's church at which he potitlcated. Archbishop Ctcplak gave public expression of his thanks for the efforts of the United States in securing the revocation of his death sentence in Soviet Russia two years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-20
GOVT, AGENTS HUNTING
 FOR FRED" PROPAGANDA
Rig Consignment of Literature Re. licved to Have Come in On
 Danish Ship.

Philadelphia, Jan. 20 H,-Goporn. ment agents today wero searching the cargo of the Danish treightcr Nar which arrived yesterday from Baltic ports, via Oslo, Copenhagen and NewcastIc-ou-Tyne, for u large assortment Of soviet propaganda believed 10 have been sccrotcd on the vessel for distribution In the United States,
 The literature, according 10 ir- formation reaching the state de- partmcnt from abroad, and which was transmitted 10 tho treasury de- partment, is said 10 be thoroughly anti-Amcrican In nature and intend. ed to !ncite labor disturbances in this country, with particular stress laid on orousing dissension among the longshoremen, The printed mat. ter is In tho form of circulars, printed in many languages.
 The propaganda is said 10 have been secreted in cargo of licorico roots, destined for tobacco factory at Camden, N, Jo and was placed in the cargo at Copenhagen by soviet agents. After it had been shipped from Russia 10 Denmark by air plane.
 The agents boarded the lvai while 1t was coming up the Della ware river. They will remain or board until the cargo is unloaded Tho lcorice roots are on the bot. tom Of the cargo
New Britain herald., 1926-01-20
New Britain "Tabs" in
 Advance on WaIlingfOrd

Private automobiles and bus will convey members of the Y. NJ. T. A. X E. society to Walingiord Thurs day night where cards, bowling and pool teams of the local and Walllng- ford "Tabs" will meet in the first round of a tournament. They Will leave the club house at o'clock
 Pinoclc and "45" teams have been tentatively selected and tryouts arc being conducted for inc pool and bowling squads, NJ. J. kenney' M' J. Welch, Sr., Matthew Gcary and Dan iel Carroll will make up the pinochle quartet On the "45" team Thomas shanahan, James Murphy, John Shea and James Daly have been se- lected for one team and a second team is to be picked.
 The local Tabs have an enviahlo reputation among T. A. E. organiza- tions for the type of entertainments presented following these inter-clly contests and the committee is plan ming to bring entertainers of the usual high standards.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-20
CHURCHMAN'S SLAYER
 GUILTY, MANSLAUGHIER
Waterbury onlcer shot By Bercier- Court Defcrs Pronouncing
 Penalty

Waterbury. Jan. 20 P,-Ernest Bcrcior was found guilty by jury late yesterday of manslaughter in connection with tho killing May ?, 1925. of Patrolman William J, Stokes. Sentence was deferred by Judge Newell Jennings to permit de- tonse attorneys to file-a motion to set aside the verdict. Bercior had been indicted for second degree mur- dor,
 The case went 10 the jury at S:4G and the verdict was announced at 5;27, the jury being out one hour and il minutes, States Attorney Lawrence l.. Lowis moved that sentence be imposed, but Judge Jen- nings asked Attorneys William w. Gagcr and Jesse Dcvino for the de- tcnse if they wished to file Il motion to set aside the verdict.
 The state had charged that Officer Stokes was killed by Bercer while the latter was drunk. Bcrcier was ! fighting with his wife and that Stokes was called In to arrest him. was claimed. Tho two men grappled and Stokes revolver came Into play, IL was maintained that Bcrcicr pull cd the trigger and shot Stokes, the officer dying that night,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-20
S790 FOR NUTRITION
Red Cross officials Report Increase In Budget of Over Si 1000 in Last Annual Roll Call.

A budget of s79o for nutrition work for the coming year was ap. proved by tho New Britain chapter of the American Red Cross at q meeting in the Chamber Of Com mercc rooms last evening.
 It was reported that tho annual roll call in November. 1925, had nottcd fifty-thrce & memberships, seventeen sl0 or sustaining merber- ships, four s25 or supporting mem- berships, ono $50 or life member ship, 2,332 annual or sl.00 member ships and 10l fifty and twenty-five cent subscriptions. The Junior Red Cross turned in s1T0.sl making a total of $500 and sS,60o. @ This is said 10 be an increase of about sl200 over last year.
 A quota of r sweaters as part e' 30, 1000 sweaters to be given the vet erans in institutions by the national organization was accepted and they will be purchased from the Ameri' can Hosiery Co,
 Acknowledgement of receipt O 1 four Christmas packages were re
 ceived from the boys in the arm!
 stationed at the Canal gene.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-20
Walther League Elects
 New Set of Officers

Herbert llausman was elected president Of the Walther league of St, Matthew's Lutheran church at the annual meeting held at the church. Six other officers were elected and six committees. two librarians and two auditors were appointed.
 The following officers will serve with him during the next year: Florence Linn, vice president; Edith Woitowitz, recording secre- tary; William Surko, financial sec retary; Lillian Rcckert, corre- spondence secretary; Otto Steegc, treasurer; Elsie R. Hausman, building fund treasurer.
 The committee follows: Arthur Schoech. Alfred Schleicher, Dia- linda DecfenbaCh and Louise Kopp; entertainment committee, Julius Suess, Alfred Schleicher, Walter Linn. John Glatz, Anna Surkom and Hildegarde L. Haus- man; Understanding dues commit tee, Olga Zitzkat and Lillian Reck crt; press committee. Elsie R. Hausman; and zone committee, Paul Kratzke.
 Edward Kalwat and Otto Rich ter were made auditors, and Ed mond Preisser and John Simonides were appointed librarians,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-20
THREE DRUGGISTS
 OUT OF BUSINESS
(Continucd from First Page)

against buying adulterated and cut whiskey sometimes with poisonous alcohol, for persons who are sick"
 New Bill Being Prepared
 Mr. Garvin said that bill will be offered at the next general as sembly to require that all drug store owners must be licensed pharmacists.
 He said that such a law Is in ef- feet in New York state and In h. diana, and that 1t is measure which serves 10 protect licensed pharmacists and the public.
 Mir. Garvin claimed that former saloon keepers, having an eye to business they can do selling whls- key" have been buying out drug stores and opening new ones, htr- ing licensed pharmacists to work for them. He said that should such places be found selling whiskey the owner and pharmacists would be taken to court.
 The annual convention Of the state druggists will be held here tonight and "bootlegging pharma- cists" are to be discussed.