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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

leighton had seen it., He said that
swerVed slightly on the road He
stopped 1T and when Blouin got out
ne was unsteady although he did not
stagger. The odor of iouor was
pain on his breath. He placed him
| under arrest and took him to the
| lookup in Winthrop.
| On cross examination he declared
| mat he had been notified by the oc-
| cupants of an automobile coming
| from the direction of Augusta that q
car was coming which was being
| uriven by an intoxicated man, and
that a woman was trying to steer
! IT. They had told him that the car
| mad been In the ditch twice.
| irving Drawn of Randolph, form
| erly OF Winthrop, who was a consta :
BILE while in Winthrop, stated that
ne had gone to the lookup with
Fowler and the prisoner and that he
had noticed that Blouin was UNI
| steady on his feet and had smelled
| liquor on his breath
| John Mitchell. night Waterman al
winthrop, had taken supper to Blou-
In and had smelled the liquor. He had
| asked him what he had had to drink
! and Blouin said that he had had q
| grass or TWO or beer.
Testimony for the defense was
gwen by Blouin, by his companion
Mrs. Mary Lajoie, by Joseph, Romeo
and Henry Blouin, all sons of Mr..
Blouin, and by Newell Lajoie, son of
Mrs. Lajoie. 1t was to the effect that
they had been riding on the Sidney
ROAD mat afternoon. ''@'- ing about
o'clock and that after having their
a he; :,
started at about 6 o'clock for Win
, throp. Mrs. Lajoie was learning to
drive the car but was not familiar
with the operation of the engine so
he remained behind the wheel and
allowed her to steer. He had seen
several care pass them as they were
not going very fast but had mo
trouble with any of them. He ad-
mitted that he had had some beer
before supper, but said that he W. S
not at all under the influence of liq-
uor.
! In the afternoon the Sc against
j Morris Damren was commenced
| Kenneth Thomas of Belfast, a mem
Der of the Belfast. company of the
National Guard of the State, testified
that he had seen Damren on their
| company street during the summer
1
! encampment which was held al
1 Camp keyes. in Augusta, and that
he had asked where he could get
some liquor. Damren told him to
follow him, which he had done afte,
communicating with the captain OF
the guard. After buying a bottle OF
home brew" for so cents, he had
secured a $40 bill from a buddy and
then bargained for second bottle
When it was handed over he had ar
| rested Damren, instead of paying fol-
! the bottle of liquor. He had turned
the man and the liquor over to Cap.
! tain Millett. who was officer of the
guard and that was all that he knew
of the liquor. On cross examination
he was asked to identify the bottle
which he had bought from that
which was in the car, and could not
! do So Asked If he was sure he had
! bought some he replied that he GER
tainly was as he had not yet gotten
4, his fifty cents.
On motion of ATTORNEY B. F. Ma
her, representing the respondent, the
=, case was quashed because of a de-
j feet which he found in the warrant
! Court then adjourned until $50 this
/ morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
! Old Steamer ''City
Of Augusta" Still
Proves Serviceable

faithful bit of ancient fire fight.
ing apparatus which has served for
more than quarter of a century in
the local Department was given a
tryout this forenoon, and was found
to be capable of delivering a power
full stream of water after it's long
period of service.
This was the old fire engine "City
Of Augusta, built in 1897 by Thorn
as Manning, Jr & Company Of
Cleveland, Ohio. and rebuilt by the
Americana aFrance Co. of Elmira,
New York, in 1909.
This old engine figured prominent
ly in many of the worst fires in the
history of the Capital City, up to the
time it was replaced by more mod
ern equipment, the horses that haul
ed it giving way to the powerful mo-
tor trucks now in use.
Warren Nichols of this city SUPER
vised the tryout this forenoon, and
stated that the mechanical parts Of
the old engine were still in good con-
dition. and that in case of emergency
the old bumper" could still be de-
pended on to do it's full share of
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
Famous Stars In
Coming Concert

Music lovers in Augusta are show
ing a gratifying interest in the Fes-
tival Orchestra Concert to be given in
City Hall on Sunday afternoon, Octo-
Der 8 at $50 o'clock. -
In addition to the wonderful festi-
val orchestra composed Of players
from the New York Philharmonic
society, there are to be three soloists,
Miss Fannye Louise Block, contralto
Henri Marcoux, baritone and Benno
Rabinoff, violinist.
Who is Fannye Louise Block? The
most important fact is that she is
the possessor of a gorgeous voice
with a compass of over three octaves
she has a charming personality and is
also the young woman who won the
contest of the National Musical
League of New York as the finest
voice heard there last season, being
chosen from five hundred applicants.
Every state in the union had the OPP
portunity to compete in this con-
test.
Miss Block was born in Austin,
Tex, but moved to St. Louis, Mo. at
an early age. She made her debut
with the st. Louis Symphony Orches-
ira in 1923 and has been with the ST.
Louis Municipal Opera since its in
ception.
The tickets for this concert are
now in the hands of the committee
of which Miss Caroline F. Chase is
chairman and are also on sale at
Sections, Augusta: Curtis Drug Co..
Hallowell; Beane's, Gardiner: Choate
Music Co., Wateryille and Hanna
ford's, Winthrop. There will be no
reserved seats and no tickets will be
sold after Saturday, Oct. adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
Wu CASES BEFORE KENNEBEC SUPERIOR
CooRI QUASHED monday DUE TO DEFECTS
IN WARRANTS BL0UIN FOUND GUILTY

one man was found guilty and two
cases were quashed because of de-
,ec'iVe warrants on Monday at the
Aennebec County Superior Court,
which Is being held at the Kennebec
,H.ounty Court House with judge Will
,iaiS II: Fisher presiding. Louis Blou-
IN Oh augusta was found guilty af-
yer jury trial on a charge of driv-
ing motor vehicle while under the
ihnuence OF Intoxicating LIQUOR. Sen
tence was deferred.
A case of illegal Transportation
against William ]. Pelletier and ca
leb Burbank of Alfred was ouashe5
because of defective warrant and
their car which had been libelled was
returned to them. The case of Nor
ris Damren of this city, charged with
illegal possession of Intoxicating lio-
uor was also quashed after the di-
rect testimony of one man had been
heard and cross examination of the
witness had begun.
The testimony ia the case against
Louis Blouin was as follows:
Maynard Leighton of Winthrop de-
clared that on July rs at about $50
in the evening he had seen an auto
mobile driven up Main street in Win
throp. The respondent was behind
>the wheel. but was bent over to the
left and a woman who sat on the
front seat with him was attempting
to steer the machine, which zig-zag-
ged to some extent.
Burtis Fowler, a member Of the
State Highway Police Department
who arrested the man stated that he
saw the machine an Main street. He
was watching for one with that num-
Der and 1t passed him before he
could start his motorcycle. He then
caught UP with it and stopped it near
the Methodist church. 1t had gone
about $50 to 400 yards beyond where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
Annual Fall Advisory Board Meeting
in 6iddeford, Tuesday

IN 6Iddeford, Tuesday
Mrs. VileS as State Regent of
the Maine d. A. r. reports that all
plans have been made for most in
teresting and helpful Advisory Board
Meeting, both by the hostess Chap
ter, Rebecca Emery, and by the
State officers and Chairmen of
Committees. The members of the
Rebecca Emery Chapter are most
enthusiastic over entertaining the
Maine Daughters at this time, and
have put forth their best efforts in
providing an interesting program
and an excellent luncheon at noon in
the Vestry of the Church in which
the meeting is to be held.
The morning session will begin
promptly at $50 in the First Uni
versalist Church, Biddeford. where
the meeting is to be held. Mrs.
Shields, Regent of Rebecca Emery
Chapter, will extend the welcome
to the Maine Daughters: while the
response will be made by the State
Vice Regent, Mrs. Frederick E.
Lowell of Portland. Mrs. Viles. as
State Regent, will give an informal
talk, outlining the various phases OF
the winters work, making reference
to the policies of the National
Society. and what 1t desires the
State organizations to accomplish
along certain lines. Mrs. Lowell,
Chairman of Bond Committee for
Constitution Hall will speak re-
lative to that work, which is the one
greatest object for which the Daugh-
'ters throughout the country are
working at present.
1t is hoped that Mrs Murray L.
Stanley of Winthrop, Maine and of
Florida. will be present and speak
concerning the work of Florida D. A.
r. Miss Marion Stanley of Water
vile, well known soloist. has Of
fered to sing at both sessions. In
the morning her selection will be
by the Waters of Minnetonka" by
Thurlow Lieurance; and in the after
noon she will render two groups of
songs. moon Marketing" by Powell
Weaver; and "The Answer" by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
Attending Annual Universalist
Convention At Pittsfeld

Several of the members of the
Winthrop Street Universalist church
are in attendance upon the sessions
of the Universalist Convention at
Pittsfield. Among those present will
be Rev. and Mrs. A. Francis Walch
and Miss Gertrude Walch, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles c. Metcalf and daugh-
ter. Georgia, Mrs. F. S. Rand, Mrs
George P. Coffin, Miss Charlotte
carleton, Rev. and Mrs. Stanley
Manning, Mrs. Harry Ballard, Mrs.
Leigh Ayers and Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Packard.
The Convention began Monday at
ternoon and continues through We'd
nesday, closing with the Convention
BANQUET ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

during the year in the interest of
Forestry Conservation. Every mem
Der is asked to not only plant trees,
whenever possible, but to assist In
the conservation work in general.
The State Forestry Department is
doing an excellent work in all phases
of Forestry work. and is willing to
cooperate with the work of the d.
A. r. Speakers from this department
are often available for D. A. r. pro-
grams without charge. Any chap
ter desiring such a speaker should
apply to the State Forestry De-
partment, State House, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
American Red Cross
Aiding Florida

The American Red Cross will re-
ceive checks from those wishing to
contribute to the stricken Florida COM
munities. These should be made out
to the order of the Red Cross and
forwarded to the Augusta chapter
Of that organization. This is in
response to the call that has come
from the head of the order at
Washington, who is calling on each
chapter for aid. The contributions
received will be forwarded directly to
Washington for use of relief in the
stricken area in Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
FALLEN
ARCHES

Achina limbs or back often
caused by broken arches.
Flexible Featherweieht Arch
supports are made from a cast Of
YOUR foot and give support ex-
actIy where It is needed as
shown by the impression, and
are made for YOU to fit YOUR
loot. They give immediate re-
lief from pain in feet. tired or
achlna limbs and back caused by
fallen arches. Don't neglect the
aching feet that so soon cause
WEAKNESS Of the whole body.
Call at room 10, new Purinton
block, opp. Depot. Augusta;
hours g to 1870 and 100 to $50:
Saturdays 9 to 1870. 100 to
and 7 to 9, other evenings by APP
rointment and consult with US.
All. Therrien. Foot Expert.
septl sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
Activities In Several Chapters Of
Maine. Daughters Of Revolution

Robert H. Terry; and the willamette
by Eva dell Aequa.
Old friends will also be glad to
greet Mrs. Small of Dexter, who has
offered to sing. Mrs. Small has for
many years been an ardent worker
in the Maine d. A. r.
The speaker of the afternoon will
be (Mrs. Fred c. Eva Z. Morgan,
LIB. of Saco. Since the D. A. r.,
is woman's organization it is
quite fitting that the principal adj
dress should be given by woman.
Mrs. Morgan is a most interesting
and forceful speaker, being an elo-
cutionist as well as an able at
torney. and will have a message of
interest to all women, whether mem
bers Of the D. A. r. or not. For this
reason the afternoon session will be
open to the public, the business be-
ing completed at noon. Mrs. Viles
hopes for large attendance from all
sections of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

ton Army Hall on Winthrop street.
beginning at o'clock. Captain Ethel
Urquhart has charge of the affair
and anyone wishing to donate fruit,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

~S'~S' 'NN'Sb 0''a
The policy for the next three years
as outlined by the National Chair
man, Conservation and Thrift. Mrs.
NJ. c. Turner, will be along the
lines of Forest Conservation. This
program should be of particular in
terest to. Maine Daughters, as people
generally throughout the State are
taking an active interest in the
conservation of our Maine Forests.
Mrs. Turner wlftes,-'We know that
our country's greatest need is con :
servation and reforestation. Our
tree planting campaign has educated
US to the fact, that the cause of con-
servation rests upon wide spread in
formation and constant agitation:
We know that men in public life fol-
low public opinion as accurately as
they can interpret 1t: and we further
know that intelligent public opinion
and demands depend upon indi-
vidual personal knowledge of causes,
conditions, and their remedies. I am
asking that we feature Forestry
work and one big thing done for
American Forest Week this year"
Mrs. Viles. as State Regent, urges
the Chapters in preparing their pro-
grams to have at least one program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

- Mr.. and Mrs. A. Raymond Sanborn
and little daughter, Arlene, left
Monday afternoon for Dexter where
they will make their home in the flu
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. o. z. Johnson of
Lewiston were Sunday callers of Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Witham of the Spring
Road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

vegetables, preserves or food can
either call at the Hall or telephone
414-W between Eve and seven o'clock
P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

On Saturday evening, September
%, the Salvation Army will hold
Harvest Festival Sale at the Saliva
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

Al the Pythian Sisters. who are
10 be on the degree team for the
district Convention. are asked to
I p,s for rehearsal Tuesday evening.
!.fS.Is sharp at *. P. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS
r.Iephone Your Locals to 1877
ruEATRE ATTRACTIONS

o,.r, House, Sept. 2t-Dorothy
or IN Nell Gwyn"! Marceline Day
GiS The he Boy Friend"A Comedy Fair
nut FOOLISH, and the latest News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-21

u,. Charles Witham Of Madison
.bs guest of her son and wife,
and Mrs. W. s. William OF the
/ cnring Road.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24
ANDREWS ANNOUNCES COOLIDGE ORDER |S DANGEROUS
DRY GEAR HAS NO INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS BE MADE PRO- HIBITION AGENTS-LAW ENFORCEMENT IS BREEDING HYPOCRITES.

WASHINGTON D. C.. May 24 (AP).-Denouncing as "a menace" President Coodges order authorizing the enrolment of state and city officials prohibition ents, Senator Edwards of New Jersey, announced he would call up the Senate this week and present his lution demanding investigation of prohibition and it's enforcement "in all it's phases"
 In view of the Presidents order and the fact that early and favorable action will be demanded by the ad- men Edwards said he suspected something was rotten in Denmark and that something warrants complete and thorough investigaon He declared either the order the Golf Bill is put into effect America will be meta morphosed into slave market one hundred million souls completely subjected to the tyranny of odus and hateful law, which already has hopeessy disrupted our ageod scheme of general law enforcement and is breed ing nation of hypocres, both active and potential criminals"
 Assistant Secretary Andrews, dry czar announced he had intention to authorize state and local officials to be prohibition agents and said Coodges order nvov ed aspects which might be "very dangerous"
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24
ALIENATION SUIT |S
 STARTED IN SEATTLE BY ALASKAN WHO WAS
 THOT DIED YEAR AC0
SOMEONE OBTAINED A FIRST CLASS FUNERAL UNDER
 FALSE PRETENSES
MARsHALs CONFIRMED DEATH
Mrs. Newman Marries Martin Mon sen Upon Learning of Death of
 John Newman.

SEATTLE, May 24. (P)-A S25,000 alienation of affections suit by John Newman of Alaska and Seattle against Martin Monsen of seayle will be tried man Monsen said she received a copy this week. Mrs. Liza Johanna New of a Juneau newspaper last summer containing a Cordova dispatch an nouncing the death of Newman while he was doing assessment work on Dan creek. Mrs. Newman said she wrote Marshal Cloes at Cordova who confirmed the death and referred hel to Marshal J. H. Reynolds of McCar thy. Reynolds informed her that New man was drowned in a sluice ditch af ter being dazed by a blow from 2 brown bear. He said Reynolds ever described the funeral. Mrs. Newman obtained a divorce on March A, last year, and married Monsen. Newman returned to Seattle last February anC said somebody had obtained frs
 class funeral under false pretenses.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24
.COLDEST WELTHER ON
 NORGE POLAR VOYAGE
 RECORDED TWO lB0VE
DlRIGIBLE NEVER TN ANY DAN GER OF WHEELING ICE
 FROM PROPELLERS
WALKED ON TOP oF BIC AIRsHIP
Nome Catholics Plan Reception for Commander Mobile When He
 Gets Back from Teller.

NOME, May 24. lP)-Lieut. Oskar Omdahl said @at no time was there ice on any part of the Norge eEcept on the propeIlers, and never was in any danger of ice from the propeuers knocking holes in the dirigible as there was an extra canvas to prevent it. Why, I walked on top Of the dirgible the entire length when in the vicinity of Barrow and upon our arrival at Teller another member ran On rop Of the airship before finally landing. No ice was encountered as the c0ldest weather recorded was two degrees above freezing
 It is reported Mobile, before leaving Rome, had an audience win the Pope, who gave hin letters to Csth0Hcs missionaries in Alaska Ess-ng of this the catholics o6 Nome planned a meeting to give Noble 8 -ecav6oa upon his arrival from -sns-
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24
SEVEN OFFICERS AND THIRTY-SEVEN ENLISTED MEN IN PERSONNEL; LARGE BARGE HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO A FLOATING BARRACK AND LABORATORY.
FOUR YEARS WORK BE DONE MAPPING ALASKAN COAST
NAVY DEPARTMENTS PARTY WILL BE EQUIP PED WITH SENDING AND RECEIVING SET, GUNS AMMUNITION, CANOES, WHALE BOATS-EV- ERYTHING FOR WORK AND PLAY

SAN DIEGO, Calf, May 24 (AP).-Part of the AL askan arnapping expedition left at seven o'clock last night route to Ketckan aboard the aircraft tender Gannet. Three amphibian planes will take off Monday morning. The expedition includes officers and 37 ensisted men. 250ton ammunition barge has been con- verted into floating barracks and laboratory which will be lowed to Ketchikan then to other points the Alaskan coast It is estimated at least four years will be required for the work The department has provided the expedition with radio sets capable of keeping in constant communication with San Diego and Bremerton. The planes will carry wireless and the expedition will have broadcasting and receiving se guns ammunition canoes whale boats and every bit of floating equipment needed for play and work in Alaskan waters.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24
WATCH THRU WINDOW OF LETHAL CHAMBER
 ID SEE SLAYER DIE
MURDERER GOES TO DEATH WITH A SMILE ON LIPS-LAST
 WORDS: "GoOD.BYE"

CARSON CITY, New, May 24. (P)- Stanko Jukich, smiling and cheerful went to his death in the lethal gas chamber at the State prison yesterday paying the death penalty for the mur- der of his 15-year-old sweetheart. As he entered the death house he waved gayly to officials and joked with at. tendants who strapped him to the new ly painted chair in which he was to die.
 The doors were slammed shut and made air tight. Several men and a woman newspaper writer, watched thru an alright window. Jukich look. ed at the woman and smiled He spoke and those outside read his lips They said, Goodbye, girlie." A mo- ment later the gas was blown into the chamber. In 30 seconds, with a smile on his lips, his head dropped forward and within three minutes he was pro nounced dead.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24
THE FAMOUS ORIGINAL
 MAN WHO KNOWS" IS
 COMING LIBERTY SOON

Murdock, the eminent White Mahat- ma, will come to the Liberty for an engagement of 8 days, May 30, 31 and June 1, with his company of elabor- ate show of mystic wonders. We are promised in his coming the original White Mahatma whose great success has been the signal for many ludi- crous limitations and his world famed Crystal Seance of remarkable and in- teresting mental and psychic tests. His entertainment includes as well nu- merous bewildering mystifcations India and the Far East and various oriental advertisements.
 His experiments are baffling in the extreme and even college professors, versed in the. higher sciences, have confessed themselves baffled at mys- terious power which enables this man to answer questions after they have been written and placed on table before the eyes of those who wrote them.
 There is not a single objectionable feature about his act and he especially invites those who are skeptical to sub init their questions ito him or apply
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24
SHE DID BATHE IN WINE!

NEW YORK, May "A. (P)-Arthur Irwin, testifying in the Earl Carroll perjury suit declared that Joyce Flaw ley, entirely nude, bathed in tub of champagne, as men passed by and fill- ed their glasses from the liquor.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24
COURT GRANTS NEW HEARING

WASHINGTON, D. C., May "A. (P) The Supreme Court of the United States granted a hearing of the appeal of T. H. Deal and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company of Baltimore against a verdict over the loss of registered package continuing S10,0O0 while Deal was postmaster at Fairbanks.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24

Mail received by the Gateway from Fairbanks carried the news that all men in that town will be at work by June l.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24

any reasonable test Of his power, There will also be 6 special matinee for Ladies Only" Tuesday, June l, at 2 D. m., at which time girls under the age of sixteen will not be admitted to the theater and questions Df a more private or personal nature may be asked and in return will be answered in a direct and comprehensive man ner.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24

The gas boat Rolfe No. l, Captain Pete Sather, left port late Saturday night for Nuki Bay carrying half dozen miners and mine owners. Capt. Sather announces he is returning to Seward June 1.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24

MT. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard from Primrose were visitors in Seward Sat urday. They motored in from lake Kenai.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24

The special meeting of the Volunteer Fire department will take place to- morrow evening, beginning at eight o'clock, at the fire hall. Plans for the 4th of July celebration will be com pleted.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-05-24

H. s. Balderston, vice president of the Bank of Seward returned Saturday evening from a brief trip to Anchor age.