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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
Mission Study Class Meets

The Mission Study class was enter
tanned at the Highlands by Mrs. E. S.
Woodman, Wednesday. The forenoon
was passed sewing. At noon a deli
cious dinner was served to % mem
bers. The tables were tastefully dec
grated with carnations and sweet
elysiums. The afternoon was devot-
ed to study of the Friends Missions
at I'm Allah, Palestine.
The president Mrs. jeanette Towle,
presided. Devotional exercises were
conducted by Mrs. Eva Schwartz.
Mrs. Ella Taylor had charge of the
program of the meeting which was
unusually interesting.
At the close of the meeting every
one present felt deeper interest in
missions and appreciation of the de-
lightful entertainment by Mrs. Wood
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

11S boys camps and 90 girls camps
and $4,000 boy and girl campers under
State protection. Maine" he stated.
holds the health record of all Ameri-
ca for long life with upwards of co.
600 individuals rs years and over,
demonstrating that Maine, not Florida.
not Michigan or Texas, not the Far
West, outranks them all in this vital
superiority"
Names recreational property In
1920 was valued at approximately $780,
100000. This year it exceeded $780,
100000 and another year will witness
rise in that valuation to treble the
present figures.
"But Names BOOM, he said "is
more than a boom. 1t will be solid,
substantial and sound. New England
conservatism will see to that, but it's
coming! You can't stop it! and lit
tie cities as well as greater and more
conspicuous ones will profit by the
great development now inevitable.
Winthrop has more to offer in beau
ty and scenic wonderland than her
citizens have ever realized and self
appreciation and self realization are
all she needs to become at once the
most talked of and widely known
community of her class in the United
States"
Plans are already under way to
take Mr.. Clendennen's advice and
launch an immediate campaign for
Winthrop. "the greatest little city in
the United States. Great develop
ments are alaready under way in Au-
gusta and throughout kennebec VAL
ley, and Winthrop will fall in line
to make the great dream come true.
The Wednesday Auction club met
Tuesday with Mrs. Louise Maxim.
All members were present. Mrs. E. P.
Sturtevant won the prize. Refresh
lnents were served. Mrs. Arthur Still
phen will entertain next week.
"a bowling alley was opened Tues
day on Main street by Delphia Bis
sonette and George Fowler.
Arthur Rourke and family are
moving into the H. S. Bell house on
Main street.
The B. p. W. dance will be held
this evening. Prizes will be offered
for special features. = Music is by
Murray's orchestra All who attend
are eligible for the prize.
The women of Mooseheart Legion
will assemble at 7.30 this evening at
Moose hall for election of officers.
lie w . lfiFioioii VI Liz L ain
Bureau will hold the third in the Sc
ries of meetings on cereals, Friday.
Dinner will be served at noon. Yeast
bread making will be featured at
this meeting.
The Helping Hand class Of the
Methodist Sunday school held a To-
10 party Tuesday evening with Mrs.
R. B. Bishop and Mrs. Frank Horn
at the home of Mrs. Horn, with a
good attendance. Games were enjoy
ed and readings were given by Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
Maine Representative of
Investment House Host
At Enjoyable Banquet
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The business meeting of the Christ
IAN Endeavor Society of the Penney
memorial United Baptist church win
pc heid at the church Friday evening.
december 10, at $50 o'clock. Follow
ing the meeting will be held a Christ
mas social to which all young people
are cordially invited. Each one is
requested to bring a ten cent nresent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

Community hall, for the benefit of the
school library, will begin promptly
at p. NJ.
Miss Rachel Huddilson, returned to
her school last week, after passing
Thanksgiving at her home in Orono.
She was accompanied by her brother,
Homer and friend, Frederick Chan
dler, principal of the high school in
Washington.
Clarence Ludwig has purchased a
horse of Harold Mehuen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
III. =. Foster and Mrs. Bishop. Re
( freshments were served.
Donations Received by
Community HOSPITAL

The following donations were made
to the Winthrop Community Hospital
during the month of November:
Flowers. Clarence Perley; COM
press, Mrs. E. r. Clifford; flowers
purchased with money given for use
of patients by Mrs. NJ. Ada Fuller;
plant, Miss M. Ellen Alden plant,
Mrs. E. P. Libby; compress, Mrs.
Nellie Williams; preserves and "a
tumblers of jelly given by North
Monmouth Ladies' Aid society: COM
press, Mrs Marguerite House; COM
press, Mrs. C. S. Towlt; 25 ID. tur-
key, H w. Stevens; Is ID, turkey,
! Mrs. Frank Ames, Fort Fairfield;
cake and apples, Mrs. A. w. Black
operating stockings and binders by
Winthrop Ladies' Aid society; COM
press, Miss Elma Shaw; book and
2 stand covers, Mrs. II. w. Stevens;
! pairs pajamas, Mrs. Percy Daven-
port; bread, Mrs. Mary Smiley of
| Fayette; pickles and jelly, Mrs. Her.
bert Moulton.
The visiting member for the month
of November from the Board of Dr.
rectors was very much pleased with
conditions and found everything to
be in excellent running order.
NJ. H. McNeal has been discharged
from the Community hospital where
| he has been a patient.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Brown of
Readfield are the parents of baby
girl (Muneda Jane) born at the Com
munity hospital.
| Miss Dorothy Simpson r. N, OF
Augusta is a special nurse at the
Community Hospital, caring for Mrs
Louise Neal of Fayette.
Miss Alma Gardiner of Augusta is
a patient at the Community Hospital
Mrs. Charles Stew ms has returned
to Fayette. after a visit with her
daughter, Miss Marka Stevens.
r. B. Bishop and son Raymond
| have returned from visit in Water
vile.
The regular meeting of Abenaki
Chapter o. E. S. will be held Friday
evening at Masonic hall.
The Kan-Do class of the Methodist
Sunday school met Tuesday evening
at the home of the teacher Mrs H. c.
Bishop. officers for the coming year
were elected as follows: President,
Miss Regena Curtis; vice-president,
Miss Carolyn Beatty; secretary, Miss
can Andrews; treasurer. Miss Gene
We've Aldrich. Plans were made for
Christmas party to be held at the
home of Mrs. Bishop and Jean An
drews, Helen Harris and Helen Be-
atty were elected committee on
games and entertainment. Refresh
ments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

Rome. Dec. s.-(P1-Emphatic denial
was given in official quarters here to-
day of report that the recent pact
signed by Italy and Albania contains
n secret military clause amounting
virtually to protectorate by Italy
over Albania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
LIBERTY

Miss Eva TwitcLell, who has been
quite i'll is improving.
The play. "a Box of Monkeys" to
be given Wednesday. December 5, at
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22
Adams Apple Receding?

Soft living, the broad spread Of
athletic endeavor and tight-fltting
collars are blamed for the admittedly
lessened prominence of Adams ap-
pies. Haberdashers assert that the
active bit of thyroid cartilage is dis
appearing, but surgeons at Johns
Hopkins hospital are more conserva-
tive, holding that the Adams apple
Is becoming less prominent There
was a time, the haberdashers say.
when the finest men in the land wore
their thyroid cartilages out in the
open, where they could best express
the owners keen emotions and dom
inant virility. No lecturer felt com
plete without one. and any lawyer
who harangued a stolid jury without
the aid of a convulsive Adams apple
at a time when words alone were in
adequate was sadly handicapped. The
surgeons say the Adams apple is
really of recent origin. seeming not
to have been present In the thick
necked prehistoric man.-BaltimOre
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22
Like 'Enl and Tease 'Ens

At twenty-one man Is a musical
instrument given to the other sex, but
1t is not as Instruments learned at
school, for when she sits down to 1t
she cannot tell what tune she is about
to play. That is because she has no
notion Of what the instrument is ca
pable. Babbie's kind-heartedness, her
gaiety, her coquetry, her moments
of sadness, had been a witch's fin
gers, and Gavin was still trembling
under their touch. Even In being
taken to task by her there was
charm, for every pout of her mouth.
every shake of her head, said: You
like me, and therefore you have given
me the right to tease you" Men sign
these agreements without reading
them. But indeed. man is a stupid
animal at the best, and thinks all his
life that he did not propose until he
blurted out: Il love YOU. M. Barrie.
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22
"Find" Made Possible
Longed-for Taxi Ride

One of the rarest books In the world
Is the first edition of Edgar Allan
Poe's "Tamerlane" When it was print
ed, he had only few copies struck off
and his name did not appear on the
title page. Few copies were printed.
because he could not pay his printer.
So rare are these books now that, when
they come up in the auction rooms,
they command from $4,000 upward.
Not long ago a frail little woman
well over sixty appeared at the shop
of well-known Boston dealer in rare
books with bundle wrapped up in
brown paper.
Il understand this is quite a valu-
able book" said she, as she unwrapped
1t before the eyes of the interested
dealer To his amazement a perfect
copy of "Tamerlane" was disclosed
which she said had been In her attic
ever since she could remember Hav-
ing heard that IT was valuable, she
wanted TO know what he would give
her for 1t.
Il should rather sell 1t for you on
commission" said he-to which she
agreed.
Later. when he sold 1t for $4,000
and turned the proceeds, less the com
mission, over to her, she said as she
left his place OF business: Il am going
to have ride In a taxi now. i have
never had one in my fe."-The Mar
ket for Exchange.
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22
Great Writers Often
in Financial Straits

When Oliver Goldsmith was threat
ened with arrest for nonpayment of
rent. Samuel Johnson hastened to him
and asked If he had any manuscript
upon which he might realize some
money. Goldsmith produced his Vicar
Of Wakefield" and Johnston, who.
upon glancing through 1t. saw its
merits, tucked 1t under his arm and
hurried to Francis Newberry, that
famous old bookseller. Newberry was
rather Indifferent about its worth. but
paid Johnson the equivalent of $500
for 1t
To Goldsmith, the sum was the price
of liberty. as well as shelter and food
and he welcomed II as one would a
small fortune. Newberry kept the
manuscript for two years, until Gold
smiths Traveller" having appeared
and proved successful. he thought he
might risk its publication. 1t was pub
lished March. 1766, and in a month
was in its second edition.
Goldsmith, however, was not the
only author who suffered from I'M
pecuniosity. Dickens. Johnson, Thack-
cray. Addison and Speed were at
various times so pressed for money
that they did not know from where
their next dollar was coming.-Market
for Exchange.
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22
Europe Sloto to Make
Use of Pyrotechnics

The first European display of fire
works was at Florence, Italy, 561 years
ago, a crude pyrotechnic spectacle be-
ing then arranged by FlOrentine in
pentor. 1t was not until the latter part
of the Sixteenth century, however, that
fireworks were exhibited as a spec
tacle on anything like a grand scale
In Europe, although the Chinese in
vented and used fireworks in remote
times
The first big fireworks display in
England was in 1897, when 100000 was
spent on a display to celebrate the
peace of Ryzurck. Another memorable
display was seen in London in 1748,
following the peace of Aix-la- -Chapelle.
Our forefathers of Revolutionary
days knew little of fireworks, and 1t
was not until after the Revolution that
fireworks spectacles on a grand scale
were introduced to celebrate Independ-
ence day.
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22
RICH MANS DELIGHT
IN PETTY ECONOMY
Practice Clues Rockefeller
Keen Pleasure.

Every once in a while somebody
raises the question as to whether or
not John D. Rockefeller, now getting
along toward ninety, has had a sue
cessful life. Admittedly he has grown
rich, but has he found happiness? My
own impression, based on acquaint-
ance among Rockefeller's early asso-
ciates, is that he has been both sue
cessful and happy. 1t may not have
been the same brand of success that
you or 1 would have picked. At the
age of sixteen, when he was about
half way through his high-school
course, he went to work. For a time
he was a shipping clerk at one of the
Cleveland docks for $40 or $50 d
month.
Only a few years later he was able
to put up $1,000 as his share in the
partnership of Clark, Gardner & Co.
An indication that Rockefeller is
finding happiness. it seems to me, is
his eccentric little habit of giving
new dimes to people he meets. II
he were unhappy he might give moth
ing at all, or possibly as much as
quarter, but limiting himself to
ten-cent piece may be taken to show
that he still has his interest in life
is still playing at his money hobby
still thinking of relative values, even
in subsidiary coins. He usually says,
Il hope you won't take Offense if 1
offer you a little souvenir" Then
he pulls out a dime. These dimes are
usually treasured highly.
All his life petty economy has
given Rockefeller an astonishing
amount of pleasure; at least, he has
practiced it with great zest. On the
golf links he has frequently been
known to delay a game for twenty
minutes while carrying on a search
for a ball, and when a lost ball is
recovered he follows biblical prece-
dent by rejoicing more over the one
that was found than over the dozen
new ones in his caddy bag that were
not driven astray.
have heard stories to indicate that
John D. Rockefeller has a sense of
humor. This doubtless has helped
keep him happy. For one thing, he
is an inveterate story-teller. Here is
one Of his latest stories:
Once when he was buying a new
automobile and was himself seated
in the demonstrating car, Rockefeller
inquired: what is the cost of main
tanning this machine?
THAT" replied the salesman, de
pends entirely on the price Of gaso-
line"
Then" observed Rockefeller, with
faint suggestion of smile, 81 think
perhaps can afford to buy It."
Then there is that famous story OF
| his wedding present to a couple OF
whom he seemed particularly fond
His present to the happy pair was q
highly ornate, double-tanked oil lamp
Fred c. Kelly in Everybody's Maya.
zine.
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22
DEL-MAR-VA REAL ESTATE
Board of Governors of Association
Take Steps Against Illegal Practices

Because of unethical and in fact
alleged illegal treatment meted out
to prospective land purchasers on the
Peninsula by men representing prop
erty owners who desire to dispose of
their land, the Board of Governors of
the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Asso-
ciation,a lat a special meeting held Mon
day in Salisbury, Md, adopted reso-
luton instructing the Committee on
Better Business Practices to take ac-
ton without delay in Withholding
from this type of real estate opera
tors any information or lists of in
Quiries obtained by the Association.
Also to endeavor to effect an organi-
cation of licensed real estate dealers
for the purpose of stamping out such
practices. A resolution covering this
provided that a code of ethics be
adopted by members of the profession
in selling and exchanging lands and
other real properties and where evil
dence of actual fraud or deliberate
misrepresentation was obtained, that
steps be taken to prosecute such vio-
lators.
Hoopers S. Miles, Vice-Chairman of
this Committee, who has actively in
vestigated several cases of this ma
ture, reported to the governors the
vital necessity of stringent action to
prevent continuation.
He cited several cases where poten-
tial immigrants to the Peninsula, at
tracted by Del-Mar-Va Association
advertising, had visited the Peninsula
and after making cash deposits on
property which they desired to pur-
chase, found that the propositions
made them were either altered or
without authority, and were unable
to regain such deposits. In one in
stance, Mr.. Miles cited, that only by
determining to place the matter be-
fore the Grand Jury was proper res
titution made.
The Del-Mar-Va Association has
emphasized from the outset that it
will endeavor to prevent just such
practice and with the plan outlined,
providing for the cooperation of the
licensed real estate concerns who de-
sire to see fair play, the Association
feels that it will not be difficult mat
ter to stamp out this condition.
The Governors also adopted reso-
luton instructing the President to ap-
point Committee Of five to cooperate
with the Chambers of Commerce Of
Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton
and the Eastern Shore Of Virginia
Counties in negotiating with the
Pennsylvania to secure improved fer
ry service for automobiles between
Cape Charles and Norfolk and Old
Point Comfort.
This action is urged on the practi-
cal completion at this time Of the At
lantic Coastal Highway from Canada
to Miami, Fla, via the Del-Mar-Va
Trail, and the listing and exploitation
Of this route by the Automobile Asso-
Citations Of America, for the knowl-
edge and use Of their 100000 mem
bers and patrons.
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22

M. Freeman, of Salisbury; Robert
Walker, of Easton; Hooper S. Miles,
Of Salisbury; Sen. Orlando Harrison,
Of Berlin; F. P. Adkins, of Salisbury;
Harvey j. Hall, of New York; E. c.
Totten, of Salisbury; Carl H. Monsees
Of Salisbury; w. T. Gardner, of Sails
bury; w. H. Cook, of Laurel; A. A.
Richards, of Accomac; P. Watson
Webb, of Cambridge, and E. Benson
Dennis, of Crisfeld.
Smyrna times., 1926-12-22

SAMEUL T. SWEETMAN
Taylor's Bridge, Delaware
will pay good prices for all kinds Of
FUR
Telephone 209 R 31-Middletown
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-07
MASONIC DIRECTORY

Dade Lodge No. IA, F. & A. NJ,
meets first and third Wednesdays
of each month in lodge rooms on
Eaton street. E. L. Albury,
secretary.
DR.. Felix Varela Dvdgc No. "a,
r. & A. NJ. meets second and
fourth Thursdays of each month
at the Scottish Rite Hall, Eaton
and Simonton streets. F. Castro.
secretary.
Anchor Lodge No. 1872, F. & A.
NJ. meets second and fourth Mon
days at the Scottish Rite Hall,
Eaton and Simonton streets. G.
z. Caring, secretary.
Island Chapter No. 81, Royal
Arch Mascns, meets first and third
Mondays at Scottish Rite Hall,
Eaton apd simonton streets. Chas.
II. Ketchum, secretary.
Monroe Council No. 2, Royal and
Select Masters, meets first and
third Fridays at Scottish Rite Hall,
Eaton and Simonton streets. Chas.
II. Ketchum, secretary.
Baron Comnlandery No. g.,
Knights Templar, meets second
and fourth Wednesdays at Scot
fish Rite Hall, Eaton and Simon
ton streets. Chas. H. Ketchum,
recorder.
Palm Lodge of Perfection Nc.
10, meets second and fourth We'd
ncsday, at the Scottish Rite Hall,
Eaton and Simonton streets.
Charles E. Caring, secretary.
Southern Cross Council, Knights
of Rose Croix, meets on call of the
master at the Scottish Rite Hal,
Eaton and Simonton streets. Chas.
Z. Caring, secretary.
Alpha Council No. 8, Knights
Kadoah, meets on call of the mas
ter at the Scottish Rite Hall,
Eaton and Simonton streets. Chas.
Z. Caring, secretary.
Key West Consistory No. A.
meets on call Of the master at the
Scottish Rite Hall, Eaton and
Simonton streets. Charles Il. Car
ing, secretary.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-07
CITY COUNCIL ORDERS
STACKS TORN DOWN
Continued from Page u

with the ordinance covering the
matter.
Addresses Council
Harry Gwynn addressed the
council as a representative of the
White street property owners re-
questing that the work of widen
ing that thoroughfare be con-
tinued the full length of the
street from south beach to Trum-
DO Island. After some discussion
it was decided that the council
meet jointly with the Board of
Public Works some time during
next week for the purpose of 60
ing into detail regarding the con-
tinuation of operations on the
thoroughfare in question. The
city engineer will also meet with
the two bodies furnishing all in
formation necessary in the survey
and construction work planned.
1t was brought to the attention
of the council that the matter of
installing an additional light on
Royal street would necessitate the
erection of two more poles which
would cost approximately $100.
The matter was referred to the
public maintenance committee to
investigate, and to report back to
the council at its next regular
meeting.
A resolution was adopted re-
questing Governor Martin to co.
operate with Monroe County in
the matter of having the Tamiami
Trail routed through the portion
of Monroe County as was first
planned, urging the chief
executive to confer with the state
road department in the matter. 1t
was stated in the resolution which
was adopted Gfter being read, that
1T was the sense of the council
that the board felt that the road
should be constructed as it was
first outlined, taking in the ter
ritory which would give Monroe
Courty its r'ghtful place in the
construction CT the trail.
After the reading of the regular
monthly repc is of the officers,
the meeting was ordered adj
journed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-07
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH
SENATORIAL DISTRICT
OF FLORIDA

wish to announce my candi-
dacy for reelection to the Flor
ida State Senate from the TWEEN
ty-fourth district, subject to the
Democratic primary.
There will be a number of
matters of vital Importance to this
District, and particularly to Mon
roe County, in the 1927 session
of the Legislature. The bound
aries of the City of Key West will
have to be changed to include
the Florida East Coast Railway
terminals. The ten year contract
will expire with the 1927 session,
| am a party to the contract ex-
Guiding the terminals from the
City in consideration of the con-
struction of the Casa Marina ho-
tel in 1917. / very much desire
10 personally see that these
terminals are reincluded in the
City limits. No one has in the
slightest degree intimated opposi-
ton to the terminals being rein
corporated in the City, neverthe-
less if l am reelected to the SEN
ate ] pledge that the terminals will
be placed back within the cor
porate limits of the City of Key
West.
My long service in the Senate
qualities me for efficient service.
During the campaign l will make
further declarations of principles
which shall govern me in the Sen
ate. l solicit the support of the
Democratic voters of this Dis
triet.
WILLIAM H. MALONE.
(Paid Political Advt.)