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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
English Club Presents Program

The second program arranged by
the members of the English Club of
the N. H. Fay High school was pre-
scented at the school building We'd
nesday afternoon after school hours.
Two Christmas carols were sung by
a quartet composed Of Miss Elizabeth
Brewster, soprano; Miss Pauline
Ramsay, alto; Richard Ramsay, ten
or and Robert Eliot, bass. The car
OILS sung were: II Saw Three Ships
A'sailing", and God Rest Thee Mer-
ry Gentlemen" THE Story of the
Other Wiseman" was read by Mark
Roberts. Helen Palmer read selec-
ton from "a Birds Christmas Car
OIL" by Kate Douglas Wiggin. A
Christmas tree with comic gifts was
then enjoyed. Mark Roberts was
chairman of the afternoon. Helen
Palmer, secretary, with the following
committee in charge: Doris Smart,
Norman Hatch, Ernest Pooler and
Bernard Morancy.
The regular meeting of Rebecca
Weston Chapter d. A. r. will be held
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Effie
Dow. instead of with Mrs. Lillian
Small as calendared. The January
Committee composed of the following
ladies will serve: Mrs. Clara Whit
ney, Mrs. Minnie Twombley, Trs
Helena HARDWOOD. and Mrs. Grace
Ansell. This afternoon will be in the
nature of a Christmas party and each
member attending is asked to bring
Christmas gift not exceeding Is
cents in value. The rolf call will be
responded to with quotations. The
annual dues are payable at this meet
ing.
Rev. Herbert D. Knowles has clos
ed his farm home for the winter
months and has gone to Corinna.
where he will preach at the Chris
tian Church. Mr.. Knowles will make
his home at the Hotel Realty for the
| winter.
Mrs. T. H. Haseltine was in Pitts
field. Wednesday, in the interest OF
the Central Maine Power Company.
Hon. Freeman Dearth, Reporter OF
Decisions, was in Augusta. Wednes-
day, on official business.
Mrs. Mamie Blanchard left We'd
nesday noon for Waterville. where
she will pass the winter with rela-
tives.
Clarence n. Pierce was in Milo
| Tuesday evening.
DR.. and Mrs. E. D. Merrill and Mrs.
r. w. Hughes of Dover-FoXcroft
were callers in town, Wednesday af-
ternoon.
George Parks. of Wellesley Hills,
Mass. was in town, "Wednesday on
business.
c. H. Joy, of Waterville, was
among those in town Wednesday
morning.
Mrs. w. G. Briry has returned
from a visit with relatives in Bow
doinham.
At the special meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary held
Wednesday evening it was voted to
postpone the installation indefinitely
A committee composed of Mrs. Elmer
Smith and Mrs. Ruth Dudley was ap-
pointed from the chair to confer with
! the Legion officers in regard to a
joint installation later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
Agatha Clarissa Christie, who since

Agatha Clarissa Christie, who since
her mysterious disappearance in
England few weeks ago, Is
come to general notice as a
writer of mystery tales, has
been found after English search
ers expended several thousand pounds
hunting for her. Her husband de-
clares she has lost her memory,
though when found she was enjoying
herself at a hotel, was reading the
newspaper accounts of her dis
appearance and giving no appearance
Of abnormality. Now the question
is being asked who is to reimburse
those who searched for her. If
DESTROYS of being perfectly fair about
the matter she might agree to pay
the bill out of her royalties
from the next mystery tale she
writes, though this might not be
altogether satisfactory to those in a
hurry about, getting their money
hack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
ALBION

SOUTH - Mr.. and Mrs. Tn.
Marks passed Sunday in China IA, ~;
Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch Young. Wy
Mr.. and Mrs. John Witham c.,,.,
Sunday on Mr.. and Mrs. c..
Witham.
Miss Doris Rome called Tread.
afternoon on Mrs. Maud Wellnsn
John Whitman and son. Hsrhs.
were visiting relatives in Wsterin,'
Monday.
Mrs. Verda Barnes called Mona,,
afternoon on Mrs. E. Emma TrasE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

Here are two splendid women!
The generous, high-souled girl from
Maine, without faint of profess
sional jealousy; the gifted German
hausfrau who, years afterward, does
not forget. And SO what becomes of
the vulgar tradition of catty prima
donnas watching for a chance to
scratch one another's eyes out? X x
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

for. But now that I'm here and the
storm has tied up everything.
might as well buy some provisions.
My good housekeeper. Mrs. Daisy
Duck, will not be able to 60 shop
ping for some time yet"
Here's a pretty red Sled" said
Miss Duckey. Il think your little
rabbit nephew will enjoy coasting
down Strawberry Hill. It's not far
from where he lives
"Just the thing" cried the old
gentleman Hare, thankful for such a
good suggestion. Now for the pro-
visions.
"a bag of flour. two dozen prunes.
A pretty box of macaroons.
A pinch of salt, and loaf of bread
I can carry home, on the little red
sled"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

Thanks to the excellent reports
some Of the newspapers have been
able to publish for their readers Of
the -Doheney trial, the verdict
Of the Washington jury will be re-
viewed by fairly discriminating
Judgment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
Friday, December II, 1926.

az IL difficult to tell how much
mems minds are concIiated by a
kind manner and gentle speech"
Cicero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

If postal legislation can wait until
ether business can wait. But what
sense is there in waiting a year for
that next. CONGRESS?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

Now that the Ere 1ch metallurgists
agreed to agree perhaps some of the
other groups in the two countries
may soon get around to 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

City electrician is newly created
office on the Biddeford municipal
roster. The ordinance passed by
the City Council on Monday evening,
provides for the annual election of
of person skilled In the science of
electricity to be styled city cleo
trician, and to be removable by con-
current vote of the city council after
hearing before the council in joint
convention, if necessary, the new
official to have charge of all electrical
appliances belonging to the city and
to superintend all additions and inn
provements thereto He shall also
report to the mayor everything he
considers hazardous also any viola
lions of statutes or ordinances Re.
lating to the erection and MAIN
tenance of wires, poles, appliances
and apparatus n the city to be used
for the carrying of electric light or
power current.
The ordinance provides that the
city electrician shall have access at
all reasonable times TO all wire, ap-
pliances and apparatus in the in
terror OF public buildings or private
premises intended for the carrying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
MAINE GOSSIP
Myself ana Ne

I have to live with myself. and so
I want to be fit for myself to know.
I want to be able. as days go by,
Always to look myself straight in the
eye.
I don't want to stand with the setting
sun,
And hate myself for the things I've
done.
I never can hide myself from me:
| see what others may never see.
I know what others may never know;
I never can fool myself. and so,
Whatever happens I want to be
Self-respecting and consciousness.
Selected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

The Cape Cod Real Estate Board
is out to exterminate the mosquito
in that region. Presumably the sale
of real estate is somehow influenced
by the inexcusable mosquito. 1t can
not be that this ubiquitous pest
bothers the cranberry harvesters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
Practically Arrived

Practically Arrived
Hiram had walked four miles over
the Great Smokes to call on ms lady
fair. For time they sat silent on
bench by the side of her log cabin.
but soon the moon, as moons do. had
its effect and Hiram slid closer to her
and patted her hand.
MARY" he began, "y'know I got a
clearin' over thar and a team and
wagon an some hawgs an cows. and
low to build me a house this fall
an -"
Here he was interrupted by Mary's
mother who had awakened
MARY" she called IN loud voice.
sis that young man thar yit?"
Back came the answer: mo, nav,
but he's gittin' thar."-From Every
body's Magazine for October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
Light and Airy
Table Repartee

Table Repartee
Landlady-I think you had better
board elsewhere.
Boarder-Yes, ! often have.
Landlady-Often had what?
Boarder-Had better board else
where.-Lightning Line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
The Hiuher Criticism

Inc HI9her CrItIciSm
What's that classical selection
the orchestra is playing?"
They're not playing anything;
they're just tuning up"
"Oh, no you're mistaken. It's too
discordant for that" - American
Legion Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
OCCASIONAL REMARKS

Two cars stolen in Portland have
been returned to the owners. This
is not very good weather for auto
mobiles.-Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

Office Boy-"I want q little time
off to get hair cut"
Boss-'What! Get your hair cut
on company timer
Office Boy-"Sure, 1t grew on COM
pany time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

That strike in Passaic cost ten
million dollars; who pay the bills :?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

One of the best parts of a Christ
mas gift is the thinking that leads
to its selection.-Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
AGE Uncertain

Age Uncertain
Mrs. Bing-"Oh, l wish these
recipes wound be more definite"
Mr. Bing-"What's the difficulty,
my dear?"
Mrs. Bing-"This one tells how to
use up old potatoes, but it does not
say how old the potatoes must be-"
The Progressive Grocer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

"Why do you always put dictated
in the corner of your letters? I know
you don't employ a secretary"
well. to tell the truth, my spelling
is rather shaky. you know"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

Judge Lands has said that II
makes no difference to him whether
he is reelected today as Commits
sioner of Baseball. Why should 1t
His annual salary is only $4,000,
Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

Directors of the State Of Maine
Associates will meet at the associa-
TONS Office In City Hall, Portland,
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.
Major General Mark l.. Hersey,
director, will attend this meeting,
which will be his last before leaving
for Washington where he will take
up other lines of work. He will
maintain his official connection with
the State of Maine Associates. how
ever. A program for 1927 will be
mapped out by the directors at this
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17
- The
Hacking
COUCH

yields readily to PERTUS-
SIN, for it's soothing effect
upon the congested tissues
affords more than temporary
relief. While quietins the ir-
ritated throat and bronchial
tissues, it has u marked REM
edial effect upon them, help
ing Nature to end the un-
characterization causing the
cough.
lnmany cases chronic coughs will
disappear when PERTUSSINis used
for reaSonable period Of time.
You can buy this a bsoiuteiy hayn,-
less remedy from all drugxists In
large and sn,oY bofffes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-17

How this story warns the heart!
Evening star., 1926-12-12
Postmaster Mooney Urges Quick Mailing
OF Christmas Greetings to Aid Delivery

Christmas letters and greeting cards
for delivery in Washington should
be handed in at the post office WIN
dowS between now and December Is
in order to insure timely delivery, ac-
cording to statement issued yester-
day by Postmaster w. M. Mooney.
Provision has been made for receiving
this mail at the main Office and at all
the classified stations. A special win
dow has been designated to care for
the advance mailing. and the cards
will be held at the post office and de-
livered on December 81, % and %.
Mr.. Mooney said that approximately
4.500.000 Christmas cards were han
died in the Washington post office last
year. and that he expected the num-
ber to exceed 100000 this Christmas.
According to Mr.. Mooney, the ava
lanche of mail usually starts about
December 10, just at the time when
the Christmas package mail is at it's
peak. 1t is necessary to draw clerks
from distributing package mail and
assign them to the distribution of
cards, he said.
The postmaster stated that because
Washington was the Capital of the
country there were people here from
all over the world receiving and send
ing greetings, and that the number of
greeting cards received in this city is,
no doubt, greater in proportion to
population than in any other city.
More than $4,000 notices have been
mailed to patrons throughout the city,
asking them to mail their cards early,
said the postmaster. A large number
of these people have already respond
ed, and great quantity of cards has
at the post office.
1t was stated by c. E. Schooley, su-
perintendent of mails, that nearly
300 extra employees are hired for the
Evening star., 1926-12-12
ROOSEVELT AIDE
WANTS DIVORCE
Col. Edward C. Darlington and
Wife Appear in Court, Testi-
flying on Finances.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December 11.--Col. Ed
ward c. Darlington, wealthy publisher
and former campaign manager for
Theodore Roosevelt, appeared in Cir
cult Court here yesterday in a divorce
action. His estranged wife. Mrs.
Anna Walsh Darlington Of New York,
was also present.
Several weeks of legal action out.
side the courtroom. including the fill
ing of various bills in which both
asked a divorce, preceded their ap-
pearance before Judge Thomas J.
Lynch. A motion asking for 81 900 a
month temporary alimony was of
fered by Attorney George l.. Schein
for Mrs. Darlington.
Both principals testified. but Judge
Lynch reserved decision until today
The case began n month ago. when
Col. Darlington filed bill for divorce,
charging desertion. Mrs. Darlington.
in a cross-bill, charged cruelty and
non-support.
Mrs. Darlington testified that her
husband had an income of $100.000 a
year and that she is now living on
$4,000 which she had saved and the
proceeds from the sale of her jewels.
Col. Darlington said his income was
only $4,000 a year.
Mr.. Darlington was named as de-
fendant in a suit for 900 in Su-
perior Court yesterday by Elinor
Snyder. Attorneys refused to give
any information on the bill, only a
praecipe being filed
Evening star., 1926-12-12
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Monday, December 13.

Although Venus is in benefic aspect
tomorrow, according to astrology, the
day is not altogether favorable
Mercury. Saturn and Uranus are all
adverse.
This is a time more advantageous
for amusements and the less i'm.
portant things Of life.
Weddings are fairly lucky tomor-
row, but there is likely to be more
romance than money under this d.
rection of the stars.
This is an auspicious rule for the
opening of new plays, even though
critics appear to be subject to malefic
influences.
Women should push all their in
terests while this configuration pre-
walls, but they are likely to be more
concerned with fiirtations than with
finance.
The seers warn that there will be
many new scandals, many of which
are due to women's mania for con-
quests and for being entertained.
Under this planetary government
women will manifest the extremes of
character, for they will attain to in.
fellectual heights and to the depths
of foolishness.
All women may be interested in
the prophecy that they are to gain
great power in public affairs, for they
will rise against the forces of evil,
II the signs are read Alright.
It is not a fortunate day for letter.
writing and If the letters relate to
love they are likely to be most
unlucky.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
the augury of "A year of stable
prosperity. They may not be lucky,
however, in courtship or marriage
Children born on that day may be
rather too fond of all the material
joys of life, but they are usually
successful and able to curtail their
desire for pleasure.
Copyright 1026.)
Evening star., 1926-12-12
t0WANS FETE SENATORS.

Senators David w. Stewart and
Daniel F. Steck of Iowa were the
guests Of honor at a meeting and
dance held by the Iowa State Society
at Rauscher's Friday night. Both gave
short addresses. Leslie Shaw, former
Secretary of the Treasury. and Mayor
III. Gilman. Sioux City, Iowa, also
spoke.
Representative Lloyd Thurston,
Iowa, president of the society, pre-.
sided and introduced the speakers.
There, were about $50 members and
guests present. Mrs. Lottie L. volk.
mer and Miss Janet Coon rendered
songs and whistling selections, re-
Epectively.
Evening star., 1926-12-12
SAN|TAR|UMF FIGHT
WILL Be RENEWED
Local Association Again to
Seek Aid of Congress
for Children.

The Washington tuberculosis AS
sociation will resume with greater in
tensity its tight to induce Congress
{ 10 authorize the establishment here
I. of an all-year-round sanitarium fol
tubercular children. The absence OF
an adequate institution in the Dis
trict of Columbia to handle. the situa
tion already has been called to the
attention of the House District com
.mittee, but efforts will be made tO
bring out more plainly the need for
5 immediate favorable action, it was an
+ nounced yesterday
. In this respect Washington is far
+ behind other cities of it's class" said
a statement by the association. Many
:. children now attending the two
health schools designed to give an
education to pupils excluded from the
regular school grades by tuberculosis
e should in the judgment of the direc-
u tors of the tuberculosis Association,
be receiving 24-hour care. There are
cothers who are too i'll to go to school
and who need medical supervision
and care such as a children's sani-
@tarium would provide.
u 1.-The tuberculosis Association car
+ ried on, with funds supplied by the
Z. annual sale of Christmas seals, a
schildren's health camp at Fourteenth
|. and Upshur streets, during the heated
]. Summer period, with view to max
~ing a demonstration along this line
of service. Most of the children cared
/ for then are the same ones who have
sbeen segregated in the special health
schools during school hours, but who
I have to so to their homes at night.
Il During the past Summer. in an
Saverage attendance of 81 children
s>fhere were IL complete recoveries,
{ the result of strict medical test under
superintendent of the tuberculosis
!. Hospital. who gives his personal
Z supervision to this camp. But, over
2 and above this. practically all of the
: children attending the camp showed
! more or less gains in weight and gen.
: eral improvement in health. The total
( weight gain for the camp this season
] was 220 pounds and the average gain
8 in weight for the 70 camp days was
4 A pounds.
An important feature of the treat
Sment for. these children, which un.
doubtedly would have it's proper place
In permanent sanitarium, was the
giving of daily instruction in hand.
crafts by the occupational therapy
s department of the association. The
] tuberculosis Association hopes to be
! able to continue this important serv.
ice until Congress can be induced to
provide for the children's sanitarium
but in order to do this the coming
year the association must have the
present generous cooperation of the
Washington public in the liberal buy
ing of its Christmas health seals.
now on SALE"
Evening star., 1926-12-12

A plan for issuing 2,ooO-mile rail.
way tickets for travelling men, the
rate being reduced and transporta-
tion being good on any road in the
country, is proposed by the govern
ment of India.
Evening star., 1926-12-12

Yuletide rush. Among this number
are 500 clerks, $50 letter carriers and
about 25 chauffeurs. Mr.. Schooley
said that last year during the rush
there were five days Of over 900 900
cancellations a day at the local office
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
Planes Reduce Menace
 Of Disease in Alaska

Fairbanks, Alaska, Oct. Is LPl- The menace of epidemics. which in th5 past have claimed many victims in Alaskan villages before medical aid could be obtained. has been eliminated to a large extent by the advent of commercial aviation to the Northland
 The ships of the air have not re- placed the dog team, for ordinary purposes, but where speed is es- sential, the planes have a field all to themselves.
 Much Of the vast interior of Alaska has been opened up to air travel by the establishment of land ing fields from Fort Yukon to Nome. Twenty-Five fields will have been constructed by this winter with ap- propriations made by the last ter ritOrial legislature.
 Fairbanks, firm which planes op- crate to the outlying districts, is but nine days distant from Seattle by rail and water. Nest of the interior mining camps and trading posts are inaccessible in summer, except In some cases by circuitous water routes. In the winter they may be reached by dog teams.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
Women to Hold Second
 Anti-War Conference

Washington, Oct. 15 LPl-The sec ond conference on the Cause and Cure of War" will be held here early in December when delegates from nine national womon's organ- izatons will participate in the dis cuSsion.
 We have now, after two years of study, pretty clear understanding of the causes of war" said Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, chairman of the committee which has been di- reCting the continuation work Of the first conference. We believe all war causes may either be removed entirely or kept under control, and are now certain that it Is the busi- ness of all governments that call themselves civilized to find the way"
 The organizations included are the American Association of University Women, Federation of Women's Clubs, League of Women Voters, Young Womens Christian Associa- ton. Council of Jewish Women, Wo- mems Trade Union League, Women's Christian Temperance Union, Coun- cil of Women for Home Missions, and Federation of Women's Boards of Foreign Missions of North America