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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-14
Sunday Services at Federated Church

Sunday services at the Federated
church which is now without pas
tor, consisted of morning service at
1880, with Professor NJ. j. 81 adshaw
of Bangor Theological Seminary
supplying the pulpit; kindergarten at
1890, conducted by Mrs. Edward +.
Merrill; church school at IL and the
meeting of the Christian Endeavor
Society at 6 o'clock. No evening SER
vices are being held at present on
Sunday. and no mid week service.
Mr.. Alfred V. Bliss. State superin-
/ tendent of Congregational churches,
of Portland will fill the pulpit next
Sunday and will arrive in town Sat
urday and return Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Bliss will be guest at the home
of DIR. and Mrs. Stanley NJ. Cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-14
For Weary Tender Feet

When you are tootsore from being for hours
on your feet, you can enjoy wonderful and
instant relief by taking a foot bath of warm
water and Baking Soda, either ARM 8
half a pound of baking soda to moderate
amount of Water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-14

Every pipe-smoker on your fist woule
be tickled to death to find this good
looking package among his gifts OF
Christmas morning. 1t will brighten the
Big Day for him and furnish deep-dowr
pipe-joy for the days that follow. The
Prince Albert humidor, by all means!
This prime favorite of experienced
smokers also comes in pound and half
pound tins. At the nearest shop, you
will find Prince Albert in sizes to sui
every purse and purpose. If he smokes
pipe, your Christmas problem is settled
j.. and settled satisfactorily.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

rule that even exists today. Not withstanding this, O'Neil persisted in his purpose and was finally success ful. The quartet brought to New Britain, were the first Cubans ever to play in organized baseball in this country and today there are more than 50 of them on teams in the various leagues throughout the country.
 Besides this, O'Neil is credited with writing into the baseball rule book, more rules for the game than any other individual. His knowl edge of the game was secured through his own playing. He went up the ladder to captain, to manager and finally to ownership of a team and it was through his work, more than anything else, that profession al baseball gained a strong foothold in the New England states. Among Dan O'Neil's pet antipa- thies was cigarette smoking. He de- tested tobacco in this form and was known to have lectured players un- der contract to him for indulging in the little white rolls. He disliked the odor of cigarettes; he could i hardly bare to remain in a room where flags" were being indulged in to any extent.
 A former New Britain sports writer went to Electric field in the spring of 1911 to watch the New
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

Britain baseball team practice. He sat in the grand stand for some time and then strolled out onto the playing field, standing near home plate where the players were sharp ening up their batting eyes, O'Neil was sitting on a settee which, by courtesy, was called the players bench. The scribe lighted cigar cite and engaged in conversation with several of the players. O'Neil left the bench, walked quickly over to the group and addressing the newspaperman, who happened to be official scorer of the club, said sharply: Get out of here with that cigarette. Don't ever come out on this field again while you're smok- ing those things" The sports writer went away from there without fur ther ado.
 O'Neil was strict disciplinarian and easily became aroused when in formed of any of his players ignor- ing training rules. He did not hesi- tate to speak his mind on the sub- ject and many a player can recall being subjected to a barrage of criticism from O'NeiTs lips.
 Haylon Acting President
 Springfield, Mass, May IS PS-- D. J. Haylon, managing editor of the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsneld, and secretary of the Eastern league, will | act as president pro tenn. A meet
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
SOME 0N STRANDED
 BOAT WERE COW ARDS
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,arded the liner intoxicated.

boarded the liner intoxicated.
 Ebert B. Kip. travelling passen- ger agent of the Clyde line, who returned with the party, when in- formed Of the charges said it was impossible to stop drinking among the passengers.
 He asserted that the Seneca never was in danger; that she went aground In only seven feet of wa tor and that there were any num- Der of passengers he had spoken to who had praised the captain and crew of the liner.
 While MT. Edwards was Voicing his and other passengers com- pIaints other passengers on the train took exception, but when asked for their names refused to reveal their identities.
 Some of the passengers said they were treated like kings"
 J. B. Denison, vice president of the Clyde lines at New York, when informed of the signed statement, said:
 'I don't think there's a word Of truth hi it, The whole thing looks 10 me like the work of someone who was looking for notoriety.
 There was low water in the channel" he said. "The Seneca scraped something, tearing small hole in her bottom. The ship was less than 20 miles out. The captain at once ordered her back to port The passengers were removed with out accident or delay"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

Conn. The family moved to Holyoke about 1870 and he had since made his home here. He broke into semi professional ball in his home city in the early 1SS0s. In 1903 the late Jake Becker, Albert De Wolfe, Fred A. Inkler, Patrick H. Prindiville and Jens J. Madsen he purchaed the franchise of the Waterbury club in the old Connecticut league and the team won the pennant that year. In the winter of 1904 he bought the Springfield club. which he sold to William E. Carey and John A. ZeI- Ter in 1908.
 Had New Britain Team
 In career abounding with spectacular moves, that of Mir. O'Neil with the New Britain club in 1910 stands out vividly in minor league baseball annals. With his club in last place and with two months to go, O'Neil brought on four Cubans and after controversy succeeded in establishing his right to use them. With their help his club finished in third place and 1t was predicted that with two more weeks would have clinched the pennant.
 When the New England league and Eastern association were merged O'Neil was boomed for president but the move met with opposition it was not until 1916 that he was elected He had held the office since. Follow ing the death of Tim Murname he became a member of the national board of arbitration.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Saved Situation in Conn.

Bridgeport, May IS LP - Dan O'Neil saved the baseball situation here this spring and as the result of his activities Bridgeport has team In the Eastern league.
 When Tim Sullivan, former owner of the franchise, was unable to find purchaser at $10,000, O'Neil took the hildlngs and turned them over to a group of Bridgeport business men for nothing. O'Neil ruled in the case that Sullivan, by refusing to operate here, had forfeited his right to the franchise.
 In New Britain In 1910 and 1911 Daniel O'Neil, president of the Eastern Baseball league, was the owner of the New Britain baseball team in the Connecticut league, He bought the franchise from the late William Hanna and conducted the affairs of the team for two seasons, 1910 and 1911.
 At the end of the second year, the 1 Holyoke franchise was put up for sale and as this was his home town, O'Neil began looking around for a 1 purchaser for the New Britain team. James J. Murphy of Plainvillc, who conducts a business there now, was | Interested in the matter and O'Neil offered him his choice of either the Holyoke franchise or the New Brit ain team. Murphy chose to cast his lot with the New Britain team and O'Neil went to Holyoke.
 He was elected president of the Eastern league in 1915 and he has held that position ever since that time.
 One thing in his connection with baseball, stands out above all other things and that was the introduction of Cuban players into organized baseball. This he effected while owner of the New Britain team. There has been a standing rule in baseball which barred colored play CTS from becoming members of any team in organized baseball.
 During his first year here, O'Neil who was then owner of the Stagg hotel in Holyoke q rendezvous for linen interested in all lines of sports, brought to this city four Cubans, Marsans, fleetfooted outfielder; Al meida, whose position was at third base: !"Cabbage" Cabrera, shortstop and Louis Padrone, pitcher and heavy hitter.
 When he announced his intention of having the Cubans as members of his team, there was general protest all through the east because it was claimed that the Cubans were colored and were barred under the
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
DRIVE HUSTLERS
 SPREAD OVER CITY
50 CanVaSSerS Gathering Funds
 in Jewish Relief Campaign

The campaign for $15,o0O as New Britain's quota Of a national drive for s15,ooo,o00 for relief in eastern Europe, which was launch ed at an enthusiastic meeting Of the Raeus club and workers yester- day noon at the Burritt hotel, is on in full force today. A staff of 50 canvassers is securing the city seeking pledges from the Jewish people here in an effort to send the drive over the top before tomorrow noon.
 The workers have been spurred on by the intimation that half of the amount has already been pledged by the 50 largest contribu- tors, leaving it the task of the workers to secure the remaining half of the amount from the other
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
FEARS VERANDA PROWLERS

Officer John Eebler was called by Michael Robcnitus. of 9 Hartford avenue last night, to disperse three men who were On the veranda, ac- cording to Robenitus, The officer searched the premises but found mo- body. Robenitus said his life was threatened three years ago and he has been fearful since.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

You can buy 3-25c E0. pairs Wednesday JUL All shades, fine silk lisle, pineapple weave; always 25c pair.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Jewish residents of the citv.

Jewish residents of the city.
 No account or the results Of the drive will be made until the first meeting of the workers in the of- flee of Attorney Morris D. Sake to- morrow evening. At this time, all pledge cards must be turned in and those prospects who have not yet been seen by anyone, will be reas- signed.
 The drive will be continued all week and will come to an end next Monday night with a victory din- ner" consisting solely of hard tack and water. Leaders in the moHe- ment are anticipating that the drive will be well past the desired goal by that time,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
WAGES ARE INCREASED

Hartford, May IS - Employers have granted increases In wages to the building trades and other unions and all the workmen were reported 10 be on their jobs, labor officials here announced yesterday. The in- creases in most cases were $1 per day.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
SHEAN IN PRISON;
 LISTED NO. ll,32l
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Or. Harry Spickerman and the for her prosecuting attorney at Muncie, hd., doing prison terms at Leaven- lorth, Kansas, it is unlikely any former gangsters will put his own heck in a moose in a spirit of re- Fenge for the passing of the two shieftains. Those familiar with the sase now consider the only violent resentment against Shean or any one else connected with the Chapman tase may be that entertained by a teeble-minded person, not in any way associated with the gang, who was infected with Chapman hero worship during the progress of the ease.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

when notified of the latter's deatt today.
 "Dan O'Neil was a good friend. and though we had many differences in baseball there is no one for whom had greater respect.
 He has kept the Eastern league together and the success of the league has been due to his good judgment in tight situations.
 "The league will miss him. l don't know where We are going to find a man that can take his place."
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE

Intolerable cruelty is charged in the divorce action brought by Grace Pratt Davis through Nair X Nair Roy Davis. The couple were married on October q. 1915. The papers are returnable the first Tues day of June in the superior court.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
DAN O'NEIL, NOTED BASEBALL MANAGER DIES EARLY TODAY
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Had Colorful Career

Mir. O'Neil was about 66 years old. Few men have had a more color1ul career and while baseball was his chief interest he had taken 8 hand ln many activities, from pool selling In the old days to politics in his later years. He was member of the board of county commissioners at the time of his death and in 1910 was the democratic nominee for sheriff.
 Born in Ireland, O'Neil came to this country with his parents at the age of seven, settling in Cnionville,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

ing of the league owners will be held In this city Thursday afternoon. when some action is likely to be considered regarding the presidency.
 Flags on county buildings were ordered displayed at half mast to- day by Chairman G. s. Cook of the county commission. MT. O'Neil's place on the commission will be fill ed by one of the associate commis- sioners until next fall, when a com missioner will be elected.
 New York. May is LPl-The death of Dan O'Neil early today in Hol- yoke, Mass, was received by John Conway Toole, president of the h. ternational league, as marking the loss to baseball of one of its most loved and respected executives"
 "As president of the Eastern league, Dan O'Neil had established model organization through his abil- ity as a leader, his fairness and his good judgment" said Mir. Toole. He was valued member of the National Board of Arbitration for many years and that organization will miss his experience and impar- tial advice on matters before it."
 Hartford, May IS LPl-James H. Clarkin, owner of the Hartford Eastern league club. paid a warm tribute to President Dan O'Neil
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
WILL OF d. E. ERICKSON

The will of John F. Erickson, filed in probate court, directs that the entire estate be given his widow. Mrs. Matilda Erickson,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
CANAAN

Miss Myrtle Williams, who Is at
tending school at Waterville, passed
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Williams.
Frank futile and family are NOV
ing into the Walter Shores place at
Moore's Mill.
Clarence Elliott, who is working
for f. w. buchanan of Skowhegan,
passed. Sunday with his wife.
Ralph Reynolds went to work for
Hollingsworth and Whitney Of Wins
low, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rannie Shores Of
WinslowS were calling on relatives
in town, Sunday.
Doris Roster. who attends school
In Clinton was at home over SUM-
day.
Miss Edwin Gee and friend Of
Madison were guests Of Mrs. Char
ence Elliott, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allen of
Bangor, wereA weekend guests, Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest
Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs., Percy Kicker and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Kicker and
daughter, Louise of Hinckley, were
calling on Mrs Caddie Foster ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Foster, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hilton have
moved to their old home north of
canaan village for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
THORNDrKE

Leroy Gordon was a business CAL
Ter in Belfast, Wednesday.
Mrs. Granville Small and Mrs.
Knott Gates were in Brooks. We'd
nesday.
Gaunce Hunter attended the
Grand Lodge of Nasons in Portland
Mrs. Edwin Ware and, Mrs. C. E.
Giichrest were in Belfast, Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gilchrlss
were the guests of Mrs. Rose Gill
chrest, Friday.
Charles Bessey was a business
visitor in Belfast, Wednesday.
Howard Harmon was a business
visitor in Waterville and Augusta.
Monday
o. J. Parson was in Belfast,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Davis have
bought the barber shop building of
Theodore Knowlton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ROLLING of
Pittsfield were Sunday visitors at
Leroy Gordon's.
The Ladies of the Farm Bufeau
held an all day meeting at the
Grange Hall, Thursday. Subject
was Sewing Machine Attachments"
harvest Moon Grange had a large
attendance Saturday night. The
Juvenile Grange furnished an ex-
cellent program.
Mrs. Kenneth Wood and baby are
Visltlng relatives in Lagrange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
.-N0RRIDCEWOCK

Miss Mildred Bell and Miss Louise
Gates were in Waterville, Saturday.
= Thomas Theobald has sold his
house on WEIGH Street to Mr.. and
Mrs. L. L. Bell, who plan to move in
very soon. Mr.. Theobald will move
his family to one of the Miller rents
on Ward Street.
Miss Estelle Jones of Augusta
was q guest last week of her aunt,
Miss Frances Jones. o. Leslie Jones
was in town Sunday, and was ac-
companied home by his daughter.
George Austin began, Monday, his
duties as Road Patrol on the Mercer
Road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Keene have
arrived in town from Washburn, and
have taken a rent on Wade Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Emmons are
in Skowhegan visiting their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Nellie Hobert.
Gurvin Grant has moved his
household goods to SkowMgan.
Mrs. Maude Carr was in Show
hogan. Saturday. to attend the
county convention of County Club
Leaders held at the Farm Bureau
Rooms, and had a part in the pro-
gram. She was accompanied by two
members of the Kennebec Girls
Club, Miss Louise Jewell and Miss
Bernice Blaisdell. who gave a very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
Miss Caswell, b. p. w. President,
Hostess

Miss Anne M. Caswell, the retir-
ing president of the Skowhegan
Business and Professional Women's
Club, entertained the members OF
the 1925 and 1925 official board at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
C. Judkins, Water street, Wednes-
day evening. At $50 Miss Caswen
served a delicious supper. The table
decorations were center bouquets
and buttonaires of trailing arbutus.
The favors were pink and Whlte
baskets of candies and nuts. Spring
flowers were used as bouquets about
the rooms. The guests were vice
president, Miss Adelena Landry. sec
retary. Miss Anna Grodin: treasurer,
Miss Airline Burner; chairmen of the
following committees, good fellow
ship. Miss Alice z. Goodrich; finance,
Miss Leila F. Fairbrother; member
ship. Miss Mildred Beal; program,
Miss Margaret M. Chase; education
al and research, Mrs. Vivian U.
Woodbury.; legislative, DR.. Julia Nay
Kincaid; service, Miss Dorothy M.
Elliott; and publicity, Mrs. Mabel r.
JudISins. The auditor, Mrs. Rose
Borde 1, whose absence was regret
ted, as she Is on her way to Clear
water, Fla, with her daughter. Or.
Ruth CLYDE. The evening was pass
ed socially and was a happy occa-
sion for this group of women who
have worked together for the past
- months for the interest and well
fare of the club at the head of which
they have been. The party was giX-
en- by Miss Caswell in appreciation
of the cooperation and support
which she has received throughout
the year from the members. The
ladies of the board presented gift
to Miss >Caswell with love and ap-
probation of her splendid leader
ship and faithful service she has
rendered the club since being its
president. The gift was presented
most graciously by DR.. Julia Nay
Kincaid. The board has enjoyed its
work together and will have happy
remembre noes of the 1925 and 1928
service for b. p. w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
Christmas Club Has Fine Meeting

Bloomfield Christmas Club OBJ
served Mothers Day at its regular
meeting held Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Frank A. Meader on upper
Main street, with a good attendance.
Readings appropriate to the day
were given by Mrs. John Cool, Mrs.
Frank T. Palmer, Mrs. Charles Reed,
Mrs. Sterling Flemming, Mrs. John
Downs, and Mrs. L. G.. Trafton.
Proving that mother love continues,
one lady instead of bringing fancy
work took stockings to mend for her
children and that many hands make
light work Of. The hostess loaned
darnfng needles and the ladies pres
ent assisted this mother and soon
the little heels and toes were made
whole. The club much regretted to
learn of the illness of a beloved
member, Mrs. Lester, H. Packard,
who is a patient at Somerset Hospi-
tai. The afternoon was a most
pleasant one. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Emma
Robinson on Bloomfield street on
Tuesday, May %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
MINtIS;t::Vll,iE

Harry Towle of Portland was
guest over the Sabbath at the homa
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry MorreII.
DR.. ]. e. Odiorne of Cooper,s Mills
was in town on business THURSDAY
Raymond NJ. York, who has been
grip sufferer, is so far recovered As to
be able to go out again..
Mrs. Arthur H. Marson was taken
Thursday to the NJ. C. Hospital Al
Lewiston, where she submitted 10 4
surgical operation the next day. II 4
reported that she is resting as CON-
fortably as could be expected. II il
hoped that her many friends viii re-
member her with post cards, letters
fruit and flowers to cheer the lonely
hours.
Kenneth Morrill,, who has been con.
fined to the house by illness, is able to
be about again.
The crew of men, who have been
saving r. M. Yorks wood with trac.
tor. finished their work Saturday
night.
Misses Thelma Griffin and Ruth
Sproul who were at home the week.
end, returned Monday to Erskins
Academy.
This community was shocked and
saddened to learn of the death Of Mrs.
William Doe at her home in Weeks
Mills Wednesday. Mrs. Doe was at one
time a resident of this neighborhood,
where she was much esteemed as .
good neighbor and kind friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
ALBION

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Besse of Gin
ton were guests Sunday of Mrs.
Besse's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Abbott.
Ruth Gould and Louise Stratton of
Augusta, were at home over Sun
day.
Lygonia Rebekah lodge will pre-
sent the drama "A Southern Gin
derella" Friday evening, May IA.
Music will be furnished by Tozier's
orchestra, the program will be- fol-
lowed by dancing. Supper will be
served from to 1880.
Miss Edwina Bagley, who teaches
in Vienna, is at home for a few days.
Clare Barlow returned to Lewis
ton, Monday, having been in town a
'few days on account of the death of
William Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Elliot have
moved to Freedom
Miss Esther Tilton. who teaches in
Islesboro, was at home over the
week end,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Walker aud
son, William. and Everett Walker of
Augusta, were in town, Saturday, to
attend the funeral of their father,
William Walker.
F. B. Hamlin died last week from
pneumonia. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Meader of
Waterville were guests Sunday of
Mrs. Meader's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Coffin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
BENTON

There will be a grating demon.
stration Thursday. at p. NJ, on the
orchard of Frank w. Wyman; every
body interested is cordially invited
to come.
D. e. Foster of Augusta, was IN
town, Monday evening to attend .
meeting Of the Eastern States Farm
ers' Exchange, which was held IN
Grange Hall. with a good attend
ance.
The regular meeting Of East Ken.
nebec Pomona will be held Tuesday,
May Is, at Windsor. The following
program has been prepared: Open.
ing exercises. music and flag salute;
business; comforting fifth degree;
noon recess; Address of Welcome.
Francis Colburn; response, Fanny
Maxwell; Memorial Exercises; Topic,
what is the greatest menace "
Agriculture; also the greatest Ed
enlargement to Agriculture IN
Maine?" opened by Earle Hayes,
program prepared by host Granss'
closing exercises.
Mrs. George Wyman has returneo
from Clinton where she has been tls
guest of her daughter and huspanu'
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Chase. :.
Many citizens Of this town ~.
tended the dedication Of the new
Lawrence High school, MONDAY
evening.