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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23
JERSEY MINISTER'S
AGAINST MODIFICATION.
Thirty-six EpiscopaIians Tell o.
Disagreement With the EN-
prinuham Statement,

Thirty-six Episcopal ministers
of New Jersey have signed a
statement that they desired "tC
associate ourselves absolutely
from the pronouncement put forth
by the Secretary of the Protestant
Episcopal Church Temperance
Society (the Rev. DR.. James EN-
pringham) on the subject of the
modification of the Volstead act. "
The statement also expressed the
conviction of the signers that the
Volstead act should have fairer
and longer trial than it has yet
had to prove it's effectiveness"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23
$1,5OO,0O0 HOTEL FOR
ATLANTIC CITY

A hotel costing $1,500,000 will
be constructed on the site of the
Boutwell, Hotel, Virginia avenue
and the Boardwalk, it is announc-
ed. The Boutwell, and Hotel Jack
son were burned down about two
years ago.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23

The Ocean City Commissioners
have awarded Mayor Edward L.
Bader, of Atlantic City, the con-
tract for construction of part of
the proposed surface water drain
age systems on Sth and 9th street
on his bid of $141,781.S5
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23

Wilmington BARRIERS have in
creased the price of a shave from
25 to so cents on the ground that
the City Tax Board had increased
their property assessments, caus-
ing an increase in rents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23
NEWS NOTES

Optimism prevailed in practic-
ally every industry, during the
month of March, the Department
of Labor reports decrease in un.
employment for the month as
compared with February and the
prospects for April fairly bright.
Building construction increased
and textile mills, except in New
Jersey, where there is a strike,
were running on full time. An
thracite mining increased and the
mining of soft coal showed a de
crease.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23

The proper time for the doc
tor to prescribe tonic is just be-
fore he sends the bill.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23

-Pleasantville Press, twice
each week, Tuesdays and Fri
days.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23

Labor unions in and about New
York have voted to pay for the
southwest transeptal porch of the
Cathedral of st. John the Divine,
being erected there, and for that
purpose will raise $145,000 by an
intensive drive.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23
er-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Shreve, of "Grannywood".
RAID ATLANTIC CITY
SPEAKEASIES

A campaign to rid Atlantic City
of it's many alleged "blind-tigers"
has been started by the police,
under Chief Patrick Doran, who
raided dozen establishments
over the weekend, and made fif-
teen arrests. Practically all of
the places involved were on the
north side. The defendants were
held under $4,000 bail each.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23

The dirigible Los Angeles, after
short flight down the coast from
Lakehurst, N. j., headed for Phil
adelphia, turned back when word
came from the aerologist that a
storm was approaching. The dir
igible was in the air two hours
and twenty-one minutes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-04-23

The $3,00O,000 additional app
reputation for prohibition enforce
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16

risk was considerable.
 Sweet Daddies" features Charlie Murray, George Sidney and Vera Gordon the famous comedy trio that made "The Cohens and Kellys" such a tremendous success and have sue ceeded in making this picture posi- lively sensation of laughs.
 The vaudeville bill for the last three days of this week consists of five extraordinarily good acts. The first act The Wilson Trio, do some very clever speciality dances and one in particular the ghost dance re- ceives a tremendous hand at every performance. The Cosmopolitan Duo. famous Victor artists are very pleasing and entertaining in their rendition of classical and semi jazz numbers. The Night Club starring the comical comedian Charlie Abbot who had already made host of friends on his last visit to New Britain has gained many more in the past two days. for Charlie is a come dian of merit. He does make us laugh and plenty. The Night Club is a miniature musical comedy of fering consisting of six people. Then Howard and Ward carry on the hu- nor of the show very successfully.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
Holdup Man Dies From
 Wounds Received in Fight

New York, July 16 CP - Gler Miller of Buffalo died this morn ing in the Polyclinic hospital from wounds received in a gun fight with detectives at Broadway and 18th street on Wednesday evening. Mil Ter had tried to rob a restaurant and had been brought to bay by detectives. The exchange of shots in the thick of the theater crowds caused great excitement. Six per sons were wounded by stray bullets but one fatally. Miller told the po- lice before he died that he had come 10 town penniless that day and was desperate for lack of money, He was 35.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16

ERBJUS does not contain one
 drop of alcohol2thcrefore it does not heat the blood or overwork the kidneys ERBJUS is a medicine that is derived from natures herbs and these herbs have been pressed and not boiled. You get the raw herbs when you take ERBJUS. Hundreds of people have testified as to the wonderful merit of this rem edy and among them is MT. Steele, who says:
 For the past three years I have suffered greatly with stomach trou- ble and felt tired out draggy and miserable. My stomach was always sour and acid and I would bloat up with gas until I thought a would burst. The gas would press around my heart and cause me great pain.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
CAMP STREET MAN
 NOW RECOVERED FROM
 HIS RECENT ILLNESS
MT. Chas W. Steele, of 137 Camp St., New Britain,
 Conn.,, Is Booster For the New Tonic Erbjus

"I did not sleep well at nights and when morning came l was as tired as when I went to bed the night before. One evening I read in the newspaper where a friend of mine had received wonderful results by using ERBJUS and l purchased a bottle. This bottle seemed to sweet en my stomach and gave,me a won derful appetite. l then took anoth- CT one and l want 10 say right now that ERBJUS is certainly a wonder medicine. I am glad to indorse it to my friends and neighbors and to the public in general"
 ERBJUS is being introduced in New Britain at The Fair Drug Coun- ter by a representative of the ERE JUS Co.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
Another Investigation
 Of Hall-Mills Murder

New York. July 16 LPl-Anothei investigation into the murder of tho Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills at New Brunswick N. J., is looming. the New York American says.
 The basis of the new investigation the American states is an annull- ment petition filed by Arthur s. Riehl against Louise Geist, former confidential maid in the household Of the Rev. Mir, Hall, An affidavit by Riehl filed in connection with the petition makes specific charges bear ing on a probable motive for the mysterious staying of Mr. Hall and Mrs, Mills, members of the choir in Halls church, Sept 14, 1922.
 The affidavit has been called to the attention of county and state prosecuting officials.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
DRY NAVY ACTIVE

St. Albans, Vt., July 16 LPl-The first seizure of Customs Collector Whitehill's dry navy" on Lake Champlain this summer was made this morning when inspectors arrest cd Rudolph Guyette of South Huron. and seized his cargo of Canadian ale. His boat was off South Hero Island proceeding south toward Burlington when overtaken and seized by the faster customs launch.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
MELLON OFF FOR EUROPE

Washington. July 16 P-Secre- tary Mellon left early today for a six weeks vacation in Europe.
 He kept his plans to himself, pleading he wished 10 make the visit abroad in an absolutely unofficial capacity. His preparations include an automobile tour of southern Europe and Italy and he said he had no intention of stopping at Paris or London.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
CALCUTTA RIOT DEATH TOLL

Calcutta, British India, July 16 [R Deaths among the wounded in the hospitals today brought the list of fatalities in yesterdays Hindu Mos lem clash here to 14. The injured number 12G. Armed police continue to patrol the streets, but otherwise the situation is normal. The author ities have prohibited the gathering of more than five persons in one place.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
"sTEPPIN' oUTv AT LYCEUM

"steppin' Out" a delicious com- edy drama of New York's white way with a breezy western "butter and egg man" and a modest, re- tiring New Yorker enmeshed in a series of compromising situations in the gilded places of sin and H. quor, is the feature picture at the Lyceum. The companion photoplay is "The Isle of Retribution," a drama featuring Lillian Rich and Robert Frazer "The Winking Idol" serial and the latest news reels round out the bill.
 Starting Sunday the Lyceum is to present "Footloose Widows" an engaging story which presents Louise Fazenda and Jacqueline Logan.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16

ent time. Mighty Lak' a Rose, [" was one of the numbers.
 In conclusion We listened to a portion of the Broadway Night en- tertainment from WMCA, New York. The cast and company Of The Nagabond King was present and We heard the double quartet sing, The Mulligan Musketeers." This station faded, something un- usual.
 That's all for today, thanks!
 D F,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
COHEN INTERNALLY HURT

Edward Cohen of Hartford uv- enue who was injured Tuesday when struck by an automobile driven by Joseph Nealon of 1O2 Hartford av- enue is at Hartford hospital, where he underwent an operation for in ternal injuries. Dr. Ernest Wells and Dr. Ernest Lampson are attending him and today he was reported resting comfortably.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
COLLISION OF ALTOS

Officer Thomas Lee reported a collision between a Yellow Cab driv- en by Albert Brisk of 2S2 Kelsey street and an automobile driven by John Kardys of 99 Rhodes street. al the corner of Stanley and Dwight streets at 1o:50 last evening. There was no cause for arrest, the officer reports.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
"SWEET DADDESr

One of the most exciting scenes in Sweet Daddies" the current attrac- ton at the new Palace, shows Jack Nulhall, the popular screen star, dropping two thousand feet in a flaming airplane into the ocean. Neither Mulhall or his pilot were in- iured in this episode although their
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
CORONER MAKES FINDING

Bridgeport, July 16 P,-Harry J. Lief, 23, of Passport, Chester. who was fatally injured July when a motorcycle he was driving got out of his control because of flat tire, and hit pole in Greenwich, died acci- dentally, it is declared by Coroner John J. Phelan in a finding handed down today.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
Fractures Wrist While
 .Cranking Automobile

Walter Kernik of 69 Orange street suffered a fracture of the right wrist while cranking an automobile last evening. The fracture was reduced at New Britain General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
WAYNE

NORTH-Services were conducted
at the Methodist church here, Sun
day. by Miss Rena Horton of Mans
field, Mass, who delivered an inter-
esting sermon. After the services a
Sunday. school was organized. There
were q present at the Sunday school.
Rev. Ralph F. Lowe, District Su-
perintendent OF the Methodist
churches, expects to be present next
Sunday, June 81. Services will be
at $50 o'clock and the Sunday
school at - noon. All are cordially
invited to attend the services.
Mrs. Paul F. Gould is confined to
her bed.
School here closed last week for
the summer vacation. The pupils
gave a short program Thursday at
ternoon. She exercises closed with
the presentation of a five-dollar god
piece to the teacher. Vaughan Ket-
chum. The presentation speech was
m2de by Miss Rena Horton. our new
pastor. Mr.. ketchum feelincly re-
sponded and at this time announced
his intention of returning for another
year, which vas greeted by loud ap-
plause by the pupils and parents
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. HERMAN Wright IF
Litchfeld were caMers at the home
If their son, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wright Sunday: they accompanied
them home for a few days visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Mitchell and
son John and little friend Blaine,
were callers at the home of Mrs
Mitchells daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wright
Mrs. Fl. H. Echinagun Is visiting
at the home OF her son, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Echinaguna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

evening, to get Mrs. Palmer's uncle,
c. r. Holway.
Mrs. Emerson Hall and daughter,
Miss Bertha, also Mr.. and Mrs. Ivo1
J. Hall went to Frankfort Sunday, to
pass the day with Emerson Hall who
has employment at that place.
Mrs. c. E. Conforth, who has been
at Pittsfield the past five weeks car
ing for her father, John Walker, re-
turned home Sunday, accompanied
by Mr.. Walker who is somewhat i'm
proved in health.
Frank Soule Of Oakland, who has
recently sold his home at that place
is in town for while staying at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Walker.
Miss Evelyn Joy came Friday
night from Bangor to pass the sum-
mer vacation with her parents
Station Agent and Mrs. E. c Joy.
Rev. George Merriam Of Skowhe-
gan preached at the Federation and
also at Good Will Farm, Sunday af-
ternoon.
Misses Louise and Faith Hinckley
of Fairfield are visiting their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Hinck-
ley.
Miss Charlotte Pratt graduate OF
the Pennington Normal school, is In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
HENCKL.E:Y

Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Clark and
daughter Of Skowhegan were dinner
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
n. f. Bessey, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Garland of
Oakland were callers Sunday at the
N. e. Bessey home.
The families of P. A. and L. P.
Kicker passed Saturday night and
Sunday at their summer cottage at
Bayside. On their return trip they
made several calls on friends in East
Belfast and Fairfield.
A preaching service will be held at
the Federation next Sunday, June q
at the usual hour. 2.30 P. M. All in
terested in maintaining religious SER
vices are cordially invited to attend.
The Sunday school meets at 100.
H. G. Wentworth Of North Fair
field, accompanied by W. e. Palmer
and two sons. Norman and Albert,
were week end visitors at the Went
worth cottage at Wentworth pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Palmer and
little grandson. Ellsworth Melvin
Palmer, motored to Madison, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
MONMOUTH

SoUTH--Services at the church
Sunday afternoon were in charge Of
Horace E. Gibson. Rev. r. B. Bu-
ker expects to be here next Sunday.
Miss Madeline Peterson is able to
be up after her recent illness.
Miss Alma Frost and Henry
Briggs Of Auburn were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. P E. Frost.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hilton and
daughter. Frances, of Augusta and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bearce of VIM
throp were calling on friends in town
Sunday afternoon. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Tarr have
returned from their wedding trip 20
New York and Niagara Falls. They
were visitors at the home Of Mrs.
Tarr's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
'Chlck, Saturday, and Sunday.
School closed Friday for the sum-
ner vacation. Malcolm and Robert
Mace were neither absent nor tardy
for the term.
Miss Addie Dixon Of Auburn was
a weekend visitor at her home
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson Of Sherman
jet. have purchased the Slower
place. They do not intend to move
here until fall.
Ihere was good attendance at
me circle dinner at the hall, Thurs
gay There will be dinner in this
nan every two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

the first flight and stationed at each
side, two rustic appearing lights
which, along with the stately archi-
lecture in general Of the Library and
steps, make a truly beautiful pic
ture. The addition to the interior
is a novel relief map of the Island,
with all its cottages, tennis courts,
walks, chapel and other buildings In
their exact place. For trees, certain
type of moss is used which is very
striking. The entire map is done in
colors Of the original buildings
which adds to its realism. The idea
and construction Of it was Professor
Edward B. Mathews Of John Hopkins
University. 1t is indeed interesting,
for it enables one to get a compre-
hensive view of the Island which Is
strikingly similar to that of a sQuir-
rel on his haunches-hence the name
Squirrel Island.
Miss Alice Emerson Is now here
for the summer in the Emerson cot
tage.
Judge Fremont Little Of Augusta
was a week ender here, occupying
his cottage in the Row.
Miss Alice Reynolds of Augusta
who was here for two weeks in
June will return in July for an in
definite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin Boykin of
W. Virginia who haven't missed d
summer here for some years now,
have already left their home for
Europe where they will tour for
four months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller Ingraham Of
Augusta have been week-enders at
their cottage since the first Of May.
Their child, as we'll as the parents,
is pleased with the place.
Archibald McInnes who has re-
Gently purchased the island grocery
store from Fred Dodge and is now
in charge of it.
Judge and Mrs. B. F. Maher and
family of Augusta will arrive here
on July /, where they will pass the
summer in the Griffith cottage.
Mrs. Ira Fl. Randall and boys ar
rived here Saturday from Augusta,
accompanied by Master Richard
Sawyer. They plan to stay here
over the Fourth as Murray desires
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
Bowdoin Masque
And Gown Presents
commencement Play

~
Brunswick. Me-, juno 23.-Cnder
the direction Of Mrs. Arthur Brown
Of Brunswick. formerly Of Port
land, who for the past 10 years
has coached the annual commence
ment play at Bowdoin. the Masque
and Gown this evening presented
Much ADO About Nothing" The
production which was to have been
given on the Art building terrace.
had to be given in Memorial hall
because OF Indictment and threatening
weather. Edward NJ. Fuller and Ray
mond A. Whitney as Benedick and Be-
atrice, Albert T. Ecke as Leonato.
Lewis A. Stone as Hero, did especial
ly we'll. NJ. Gordon Gay interpreted
the humorous character Of Dogberry
in highly conmendable manner. The
costumes were remarkably good for
an amateur production. and the final
scene, a dance in which Elfred L.
Leach. Clifford Davis, Ralph P. Case,
Edwin S. Parsons, Reginald Robinson,
Clement Wilson, Lewis Stone, and
Raymond Whitney took part, was ex-
tremely colorful, being one of the
most striking of the entire play. The
cast was as follows: Benedick, Ed
win NJ. Fuller Of Providence. r. l.;
Beatrice, Raymond A. Whitney OF
Salem, Mass; Don Pedro. Elfred l..
Leech of Kennebunk: Don John, Ralph
F. Case of Portland; Claudio, Clifford
Davis of Portland; Leonato, Albert
T. Ecke Of New York City; Antonio.
Charles Dunbar Of Portland; Friar,
David Montgomery Of Portsmouth, n.
H: Conrad. Edwin S. Parsons of Ken
nebunk; Borachio, John NJ. Cooper of
Portland; Dogberry. NJ. Gorden Gay Of
Lawrence. Mass: Verges, w. Merrill
Hunt, Jr., of Portsmouth, n. H: Sex
ton, Donald w. Atwood of Lisbon
Falls: Watch. Robert F. Sweetser of
Livermore Falls; Hero, Lewis A Stone
of Swampscott, Mass; Ursula, Reg
inald Robinson of New York City;
Margaret, Clement S. Wilson of Port
land; Balthazar, Edmund NJ. McClos-
key of North Plymouth, Mass: Sem
coal. Thomas L. Downs, Jr.. of Bruins
wick; Oatcake, Loring Q. Chandler Of
New Gloucester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24
PALMYRA
Mrs. Errna Hilton is i'll al

Mrs. Erma Hilton Is i'll at this
writing.
Mrs. Harriet n. Longley received
a letter June IS, by Air Mail, dated
June IA, from Percy r. Longley,
of Los Angeles, California. The
letter was delivered from st. Adams,
r. F. D. No l.
3. l. Miller and family were in
Augusta. Sunday, making the trip in
their new Buick car.
Among the callers Sunday at w.
4. Blaisdell's. to see Mrs. Longley,
were Mrs. Anna Dodge. of Augusta,
Mrs. r. W. Hanson of Waterville,
Mrs. F. T. Palmer of Skowhesan,
Mrs. o. B. Cole of st. Adams. d. P.
Written. Mrs. Jennie Parkman.. Mr..
and Mrs. Perley Wright, of Pitts
field. and on Saturday Rev. and Mrs.
Quarrington. Mrs. Appleby Mrs.
BRIGHAM of Pittsf1eld, and Mrs.
Brewer of ST Adams.
Frank Seekins is having his house
painted. Clyde Cook and Mr.. Field
are doing the work.
Charles Brewer and family were
in Pittsfeld, Sunday.
Mrs. Della W'iers, of Washburn. is
a guest at the home of her father
and brother. Stephen, and Corey,
Bubar.
D. S. Emerson. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
A. Blaisdell, and Mrs. Media Phil
brick took an auto trip to Etna'
Sunday morning.
Mrs. Carrie Parkman and her
nephew. Harold Higgins. of Port
land were callers last week among
relatives in this vicinity.
Mrs. Dora Wright, Harry Wright
and family of the Pittsf1eld line
were recent guests at c. B. Brew
er's.
George Damon. of Damascus. was
in town Saturday. Mr.. Damon
resided in this town for many years.
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and Mrs. Lambert Wade OF Farm
ington. .,, ,..-.,
the guests of friends In Newbury-
port. Mass, for the week.
Mrs. Florence Malcolm IL again at
her home here, after passing the
winter in Skowhegan.
The Kimball School, taught by
Myrtle Stairs, has closed for the
summer vacation. A fine program
was carried out by the pupils which
was very much enjoyed. Miss
stairs has returned to her home on
Fairfield Street In Oakland.
John Bgersot went to Harrison,
Saturday, to bring home his wife and
little son, who have been visiting
relatives the past week, in that place
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Andrews and
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Matl1-
ews, of Waterville, passed Sunday at
their farm in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

the power house station is 80.
two-weeks' vacation in Ho, vsloldr,
other parts Of Aroostook soa d
Mrs. p. A. Emery ana i.
passed the weekend in M..oaa s
with Mr.. Emery, who +
there. emplc6
Roy, the young son az ".
Eden Goodine. is confinssd ~ U
mouse with a severe cold 4
Mr.. and Mrs. Eula Peav. &
calling on friends In tnwr n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

to study and likes the solace and
tranquility of the environment here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Faxon are
expected here any day to open their
cottage for the season. This will
mark the inhabitance of the forty
sixth cottage for the season.
Squirrel Island was quite rem
devious for newly-weds here In
early spring as seven couples at one
time or another, passed the days OF
their honeymoon here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-24

charge of the Bates museum for the
summer.
Supervisor W. p Hinckley gave
an illustrated lecture on Good Win
Farm in Hartland, Sunday evening.
The Bates Museum at Good VIII
Farm is now open to the public from
A. NJ, to s P. M. week days and
from to Sundays.
Mrs. Annie Cain and daughter,
Mrs. Dorothy c. Scott are in charge
of Bancroft-Foote House for the
summer.
Miss Abby Morrow Of Berea, Ken
lucky, is visiting her sister, Miss
Georgia Morrow at Redington hall.
Mrs. G.. H. Merriam and son,
George, who have been visiting Mrs.
Merriam's parents in Dennysville,
have returned home.