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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Curfew Law Not
In Effect Tonight
I1f Gotham New Year

New York, Dec. S0--(P)-Hotels,
whose banquet halls will be the mec-
ca of thousands of celebrators tomor
row night, announced today that all
plans for the biggest. latest and most
festive New Years observance in
New York history. have been COM
pleted.
All that remains. their managers
said, is for New York to turn in early
If 1t wants to get running start into
1927.
No curfew law, although 1t is now
on the statutes, will interfere, ac-
cording to Mayor James ]. Walker,
who announced that for this special
occasion the three o'clock closing
of night clubs and restaurants with
music lis all off,
Private parties in homes, clubs,
cafes and halls, will contribute to the
indoor feature of the celebration.
Ten dollar cover charges will be
the standard price at the big hotels,
added for an imported novelty for
the ladies' or because the dancing
will be supplemented by table.
Orchestras will syncopate the sea-
sonal festivities in five restaurants in
the Waldorf Astoria, and in sixteen
rooms from cellar to roof.
At the Plaza Hotel, $500 New
Years Eve guests are expected to
sit down to the $40 dinner. The Ritz
Carleton has boosted It's cover
charge to SIS, and announced today
practically all possible reservations
had been made.
New Years Eve will be the last
night legally on which night clubs of
a certain type may remain open af-
ter three o'clock in the morning, al
though it is tacitly understood that
the law will exempt New Years
celebrations as long as it is on the
books.
Attempts to elicit statements from
prohibition authorities as to their
plans for the New Years Eve cele-
bration failed today. In 1924 and 1925
1t was announced in advance that 200
agents would be on the lookout for
liquor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
FARMINCT0N

Formal approval OF the Arnold Trail
route through Franklin county to Que
bee was given for the third time at
their meeting by the Franklin county
commissioners, who also announced
that in their opinion public con-
venience requires the building of this
road without unnecessary delay.
j. Blaine Morrison, Esq, who was
appointed special master by the SUI
preme court, to report at the February
term of that court, held special hear
ing Tuesday at the court house, in the
cases of Leo Z. Taylor VS.. Leon D.
Haley, and l.. i. Taylor VS.. l.. ID. Ha-
ley and Orrie r. Ripley, matters aris-
ing out of an attempt to settle part
nership. Currier C. Holman, Esq, of
Pennington appeared for Taylor, and
Frank w. Butler, Esq, of Pennington,
and Cyrus N. Blanchard, Esq, OF Will
ton appeared for the defendants. No
hint was offered as to the probable
result of the hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Given Life, Woman
Thanks Judge for
Sparing Her Life

Miami, Oklahom, Dec. 30.-(P)-Af
ter she had received sentence to
life Imprisonment here today for the
murder Of her son-in-law, Mrs. Mary
Mcbride, IS, of Pitcher, Okla. shook
hands with District Judge ]. J. Smith
and thanked him for sparing her life.
Mrs. Mcbride could have been SEN
fenced to death in the electric chair.
She pleaded guilty and threw herself
on the mercy of court.
Mrs. Mcbride shot and fatally
wounded her son law, G. L. ROM
lex, a grocer, Dec. 4. after he had
won back his estranged wife from
her. The mother-in-la law told author
tiles she did not want her daughter
to live with Romick and shot him be-
cause he won her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
AUGUSTA WOMAN
| BUYS new STORE
| DOWN IN GARDINER

A recent transfer of real estate
which will be of Interest Augusta
people took place in Gardiner re-
Gently, when Mrs. Jessie Hersey. well
KNOWN manufacturer of marmalades,
nuts and other delicacies. bought the
entire stock of the Betty Jean Candy
Shop in Gardiner. Mrs. Hersey will
establish a retail store in that city.
The people of Augusta Will have
the same service which they have al
ways had from Mrs. Hersey as the
Gardiner store will be a retail estab-
lshment only. She will stan cater To
the Augusta trade and her wholesale
plant in this city will be kept run
ming as big as ever
Mrs. Hersey has many friends in
this city who will hear of her new
business venture with interest and all
VIII unite in wishing her the best of
luck In her new undertaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
ScOrns Promotion
Because Would Have
To Part with Mount

Philadelphia, Dec. 30-N1-Sergeant
Elwood j. Carroll, for % years.
member of the police force. declined
promotion today to a lieutenancy
rather than part with his horse.
Carroll had accepted his new ap-
pointment and had been Sworn in"
when he learned that it would mean
giving up the horse that he had rid
den for nine years.
81 just couldn't leave Dick" he said,
so / asked to be denoted. It'd ra-
ther be sergeant and keep Dick
than have all the honors in the force"
Dick, coal black steed with rec
ord for service under difficulties, has
been Sergeant CarrolFs pal ever since
he was brought to the police stables
from Kentucky.
81 broke him and trained him my
self" said Carroll. "He follows me
everywhere. Tries to get into the Of
flee when he knows I'm here and
would follow me up stairs IL I'd let
him. I just couldn't stand Aving
without him around, so I came back
to the stables. I'd rather be a mount
cd sergeant, If the mount Is Dick,
than a lieutenant with gold bar on
my shoulders"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Cite Needs of New
England Industry
For Economic Outlet

Washington. Dec. 30.-(PD-Balti-
more is the closest port to the South
American market for the middle west
and the needs of New England indus
try for an economic outlet through the
development of Boston as a harbor
were described today by representa-
tives of those two cities at a hearing
before the shipping board on the reas-
location of the ports of the American
Republic Line, which operates freight
ships to South America. at ~presen,
the line has it's base in New York, but
requests for its reallocation have been
received from other cities.
Philadelphia is also being proposed
az the lines port. while representa-
tives of New York are seeking thar
ports retention.
While Senator Bruce and Senator
elect Tidings of Maryland and men,
bers of the House from that state
spoke in favor of Baftimore's selec-
ton, Representative Edith n. Rogers
and Luce of Massachusetts advocated
the greater benefit to New England II
Boston was named the lines port.
The Boston delegation in its presen-
tation of claims asserted that the cost
of shipping from New York because of
the congestion at that port was 10 per
cent. greater than from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
han Interesting
Fogram for Rest of
ri Reserve Season

me Quest OF High Ideals is to
,ss tonic around which activities
i. Girl Reserve will be centered
"a remainder of the season, ac-
lirv 70 the plans outlined and ap-
ssJ at a meeting of the officers
4 Thursday afternoon at the "Y."
.,st interesting program has been
ont including the following
sings for January: Twelfth
m" Marty on January Z, with
o. Tracy as chairman of the
rmjttce in charge; club meeting
,nav 10 with interesting discus
1 Doris Groves, leader. topic.
sreer VS.. Home; special Candle
roenition Service on January 81 at
5ch time all new members will be
plved into the club.
\ has been decided that the Sun
1 afternoon services at the "Y"
N take the place of the Girl Re-
~. monthly devotional meeting
every girl who is working to
.fsre a Girl Reserve ring should
Iend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Municipal Court

In the Pennington municipal court,
civil session, for December, the fol-
lowing actions were defaulted for the
amounts stated plus costs: c. c. Hol-
man, administrator of the estate of
Mittie C. Holman. late of Pennington,
VS.. Archie r. Toothaker. note, $3.50;
Maud E. Lovejoy, administrative Of
the estate of G.. F. Lovejoy. late OF
Chesterville, VS.. Otis l.. Richards, note,
IS: Ruby VS.. Renter, and Madison VS..
Walter A. Wheeler, entry and detain-
or, defaulted and possession of real
estate given; ii. J. Burroughs Cs. of
Portland VS.. w. d. Quimby Co, bill
for calendars, 1915: Thomas Croteau.
NJ. D., VS.. Ralph Lyford, professional
services, $22; Edward Boutar. Liver
more Falls, VS.. Archie Richards, Ches-
terville, groceries, $3.50; Justin e. Nc
Leary VS.. William S. Durrell, both of
Pennington, store account, $231o;
Sumner G. Wyman. Kingfield, VS.. c.
E. Thompson, Phillips, balance of ac-
count, S26.70: Henry f. Marston, M.
D., North Arson, VS.. Frank Dugarry.
Carrabassett, balance for professional
services, $3.50; Justin E. McLeary VS..
Alton Ladd. both of Pennington, store
account, 1884, Harry G. Allen OF
Strong vs.. Reuben Campbell, Dallas
plantation, $3.50.
Thomas Orman arrested for va gran
cy, was found guilty and sentenced to
three months in the Franklin county
iail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Mexican Government
CONTINUED from PAGE One)

tween the Mexican government and
the most important foreign oil COM
panies continues apparently unchang-
ed, with much uncertainty as to what
will be the specific developments af-
ter the new year. There is feel
ing among some that although the
law provides that the titles shall re-
vert to the Mexican government, the
government may not actually take
over the lands at once, thereby at
fording no grounds for direct COM
plants from foreign interests of
confiscation. Thus the present status
of uncertainty might remain indefi-
nitely.
Senior Morones. secretary Of COM
merce and industry, has announced
that the government will not turn
over to third parties the leases on oil
lands reverting to the COVE -nment
because of failure of the present title
holders to apply for new confrmatory
concessions. The oil interests were
fearful that concessions to their
properties might be granted to other
individuals or companies which
would accept the new laws and make
formal application.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Gives Description
OF the Real Sheik

Rochester, n. Y, Dec. 30-(P)-An
American movie sheik would be run
out of any self respecting Arabian
desert. while real Arabian sheik
would never be recognized If he
should happen to stray into Holly
wood the American Historical Asso-
citation learned today.
Professor Philip K. Hitti of Prince
ton University, who discussed the
desert people at conference on the
Near East held in connection with the
associations convention, described
the authentic sheik.
The Arabian meaning of the word.
he explained, is an old and venerable
chief, distinguished more for his wis
dom and experience than for deeds in
war or conquests in love.
Moreover he said, sheik isn't pro-
nounced "sheek." Properly it is
'shayk.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Son of British
Peer Now Missing

London, Dec. 30.-(P1-A thlfd us
anraa rance case has arisen to occupy
the British police, just recovering
from their searches for the American
noxrelist. Agatha Clarissa Christie.
Who turned up at Yorkshire spa ana
ay;ss Trna Grove, Who drowned herself
in The sea off the Dorset coast.
Tbis time it. is the Honorable Law
ronca Edward kroomfield Palk, 80. son
and heir of the third Baron HaIdon.
His father told the police that Palk
lott his Office in the city TUESDAY at
arnoon. intending to take train 1or
croydon, near Lond~n, where ne hau
an appointment ~. nno;,t-
He did not appear Tor the appoins
ment and has not been heaau -,
since. He carried an unspeciheu gum
OF money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Horse with Broken
Leg Holds Up B. & A.
Traffic at Springfield

: Springfield, Mass, Dec. 80 up -
Because a horse wandered out on the
Boston & Albany Railroad bridge
that spans the Connecticut river and
there fell and broke its leg, east
bound main line traffic had to be
detoured to the westbound side of
the bridge for a considerable time
today while a wrecking crew was
removing the carcass of the horse.
Agent T. w. Pearson of the S. p. G.
A. was called out but, finding 1t
practically impossible to extricate
the horse, ended it's life with bull
let.
At the easterly end Of the bridge Is
a maze of tracks where the Botson
& Albany, New Haven and Boston
& Maine lines converge before en-
tering the union station, and rail-
road officials are wondering how the
horse made its way to the bridge.
It's ownership and starting point are
unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
| Team Women's
wiling League
E|',mpd at Y. M. c. A.

" ,,.n's bowling league of six
' .s formed on Thursday aft
~ al a committee meeting held
NJ, c. A. building. The full
y, ,n,ont Of bowlers has not as
an signed up but an invitation
eesn attended by Mrs. Danforth
/ psS" ,tho president, to all ladies
Nd'. s,,enoon classes to enter the
ale and an enjoy the fun and recre-
Fas u g will he derived from it.
f. l. mD cnn will be presented to the
Shu team The ladies will meet
Esn7,sry 5 and G. at $50 O'Clock
'0ractice sessions and on Janu-
y the first matches of the
Ire will be started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
One Killed, Two
Under Arrest in Crash
Truck, North Grafton

North Grafton, Mass, Dec. 30-tH)
One man is dead, two others are
under arrest, and huge truck lies
at the bottom of the Little QulnsI-
ganaond river here as the result OF
an accident early today. Alexander
Despard, 46, was instantly killed
as he was crossing the road to enter
his home on Grafton street, when
struck by the truck, owned by
Thompson Brothers Of Somerville
and driven by Victor Victormoctia.
35, of Somerville.
The truck crashed through the
guard rails of the bridge next to the
Despard home and dropped over ten
feet into the seven foot channel OF
the river.
Victormoctia and his helper, Leo
Trawni, also of Somerville, broke the
glass in the truck cab and swan
to shore. They were assisted up the
bank by Despard's brother law,
DR.. Romeo Leclaire, who heard the
crash.
Since there were no eye witnesses,
it is supposed that Despard was
crossing the road to enter his home
which is next to the bridge, when he
was struck by the truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
OIL INTERESTS IN
DOUBT over COURSE
IN MEXIC0'S STAND

New York, Dec. 30.-(P)-A special
meeting of the Association of Produc-
ers of Petroleum in Mexico to consid-
er President Gales refusal to grant
an extension of time in which to COM
ply with the new Mexican oil law, was
adjourned today with the statement
that no action was taken. Officials of
the association declined to state
whether oil interests concerned would
or would not file applications for con-
firmation of their rights. as required
under the new law. The time limit
will expire at midnight on December
81
Officials also indicated that whether
or not another meeting would be held
tomorrow night would depend upon adj
vices from their representatives in
Mexico City.
The American oil interests have re-
fused to comply with the law. assoc
citation officials explained, because they
consider the erm Combination of
rights" misnomer. Enforcement of
the law, they contend, would be tanta-
mount to confiscation. 1t was con-
tended further that forms of applica-
ton which have been prepared by the
Mexican government have been am
biguouS and conflicting"
\ Actions against the law, appealed by
certain companies from lower courts,
are now pending in the Mexican SUI
preme court. The lower courts ruled
against the oil interests on the ground
that the suits were premature.
1t was intimated in some quarters
that certain companies might permit
their rights to lapse under the law and
attempt to recover their properties by
action Trough state department chan
ncls. About Is high officials of the
American oil companies were present
at the meeting. including F. III. Wick
EFT, chairman of the board of the Pam
American Petroleum g. Transport Com
pany, and Harry f. Sinclair chairman
Of the board of the Sinclair CONSOLE
dated Oil Corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Delightful Party
At Augusta House

a very pleasing holiday party was
that which was given Thursday even
ing at the Augusta House by Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas S. Brady and Miss
Muriel Haynes and at which there
were about $50 guests including sew
eral from out of town. Both the
banquet hall and the main dining
room were occupied and dancing was
enjoyed to music furnished by Morey
Pearls orchestra of seven pieces,
brought here from Boston especially
for this occasion. In addition to the
dancing, which was especially enjoy
ed by the younger people bridge was
also a feature. Delicious refresh
ments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
BACK ON JOB
Continued from Page One)

man Weber of Vienna. will be
there to receive them as the law re-
quires.
Sheriff Cummings on Thursday
filed with Clerk of Courts Charles
w. Jones list of the deputies whom
he will swear in the first of the year.
Many of those who served under
him before will again see to law en-
forcement in Kennebec county,
while one or two who have serTed
under both Sheriff Cummings and
Sheriff Eastman have been reap
pointed.
Headed by Turnkey Sherman
Weber of Vienna the list reads as
follows: Albion. Adelbert M. STRAIT
ton; Augusta, Marshall Pomerleau
and Henry O. Parmenter; Belgrade,
Edwin +. Megill; Benton, Ernest J..
Whitman; China, H. L. Fuller; Clin-
ton, Carroll w. Robinson: Farming
dale, B. l.. Taylor and T. +. Hickey:
Fayette, Edwin r. Rose; Gardiner,
Paul K. Demers: Hallowell. William
J. Cole; Monmouth, Willis McKech-
ME; Mount Vernon, f. A. Jones;
Oakland, Lawrence w. Livingston;
Pittston, Ernest r. Foye; Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
JOSEPH RoBERGE

Ns ,rleL the authorities or Mrs.
~ nave heard anything regard
~ Nhereah IS of Joseph Ro-
NJ NJ VINO " disappeared from hishome
ava sVsus llotel Wednesday morn
Sor u mas not returned. Leaving
Es m'le Wednesday morning. he an
49, MS intentions of going into
|ny '1 ~, 70 make a few purchases,
M w., nlat ne would be back in a
h ' l1o, lie has not been seen
|syr, 49, 81 Wednesday morning
b ~ was seen in a local restau-
b t nIpefse Is about 5 feet, 8 in
Mai WI and weighs about $50
d Iy,. ne was wearing a brown
ovsr nt tan overcoat. a dark hat
|, da .,'oes when he left his home.
|ck na,h complexioned and has a
+ 'S'ache' He Is 46 years of
fsatlsS " ~ the fact that he has only
shis n answered from a serious i'll
ind s peopie are especially anxious
Puts. Ma cue as to his where
he t. .ehoers of his family say
ston .a a. tmes afflicted with abb
y be su Wfo lear that even now he
p. Ea;erlng from a form of am
he ing once worked in a box
stlshmaaas ind his way to any
loa. OIL this kind in this
iamily nation ~ which might help
y annr 70 locate him would be
'psta sSsgoreclated if teIephoned to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Annual Alumni
Dance Enjoyed by
COny High Grads

The annual Cony High school
alumni dance was held last evening
in Union hall and was one of the
most pleasing social events of the
season. There were over so couples
in attendance.
opotlSht dances were a pleasing
feature of the evenings entertain
ment Principal and Mrs. Everett
V. Perkins We're guests of honor at
the dance. Music played by the
snappy team representing the Doug
las Melody men pleased the large
crowd present.
Patronesses for the dance were
Mrs. NJ. E. Griffin, Mrs. E. A. Hussey.
Mrs. d. w. Adams, Mrs. John f.
Nelson. Mrs. George Wilcox and Mrs.
j. +. Bagley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Asserts Pistol Is.
Curse of America

Philadelphia, Dec. 30.-(Pl-Wil-
liam McAdoo, chief city magistrate
of New York, in a message sent to
the American Association for the Adj
vancement of Science today declared
.the pistol is the curse of America"
He asserted that revolvers were
"almost as plentiful in this country
as lead pencils" and possessed by
good citizens as well as bad"
He urged passage of a federal law
to prevent the shipment Of revolvers
through the mails. A bill to this eff
feet now in Congress is being vigor-
ously opposed by the pistol lobby"
he declared.
Mr. McAdoo, who had PLANNED to
attend the social and economic sec
ton of the convention was unavoid-
ably detained and sent his address
by telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Mrs. George G. Puriugton

The remains of Mes. burlington, wild
ow of George C. burlington, for years
principal of the Pennington State
Normal School, who died in Portland,
were brought to Pennington Wednes-
day night and funeral services were
held at the Old South Congregational
church Thursday forenoon at 10
o'clock, Rev. A. A. Rouner. pastor OF
the church. officiating. The body was
accompanied by her only son, George
c. burlington. a native of Pennington,
and now principal Of the Sanford High
school, and after the services was
placed in the receiving tomb at River
side cemetery for burial in the spring.
Mrs. burlington had many friends in
Pennington during her residence here,
but few people knew Of her death. SO
that the attendance at the funeral was
not large. Mrs. burlington was high
lyeducated lady, In her younger days
was a school teacher, and while here
was prominent in social and church
affairs, being particularly active in the
work OF the Every Monday Club and
in school functions.
The following officers were elected
at the meeting of Alpha lodge. knights
of Pythias: Chancellor commander,
Arthur Pickett; vice chancellor, Free
lon H. Starbird: prelate, Leon A. STAR
bird; master of work, Karl c. Berry:
keeper of records and seals, Adelbert
l.. Voter; master of finance, Payson
Viles; master Of exchequer, James z.
Chase; master at arms, Ithel o. Ryan;
inside guard, Appleton E. Webb: out
side guard, Francis Locke; trustee,
Louis H. Black: representative, S. e.
Newell: alternate, Marcus c. Hobart.
H. r. Worden of Portland was in
town on business today,
The banks will be closed all day and
the post office windows much of the
day Saturday, but there will be no
other suspension of business in Farm
ington on Saturday. New Years Day.
There will be q New Years ball in
Drummond hall with music by VAR
NUNS orchestra of Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Requests $4,000 to
$500 to Employees in
Will Banker Stone

Dedham, Mass, Dec. 30-(P)-The
will of Galen N. Stone, of Brookline,
Boston banker whose firm had finan-
ced many copper and shipping indus
tries, filed here today. makes be-
quests to employees ranging r"om $780,
600 to $500, to those who have been
employed only a year. After several
special requests to relatives the resi-
due of the estate, whose value is not
given, is to be held as trust fund
for his widow and on her death will
be divided among their four children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31
Chicago's Phantom
RObber of Women
Takes a Night Off

Chicago, Dec. S0-(P)-Chicago
cat" robber, who the police believe,
has a Jekyll and Hyde personality,
took q night off last night.
At any rate he eluded some 300
policemen rushed with shoot to kill
orders, into the Logan Square dis
trict, which he terrorized Tuesday
night in the same manner he has
terrorized other North Side areas for
months, by accosting and robbing
unescorted women.
In additional automobiles filled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-31

George G. Downs; Waterville, Frank
H. Lessard and Warren Moses; West
Gardiner, Arthur N. Gosline: Wind
sor, Harry w. Pinkham: Winslow,
w. 4. Reynolds and Frank e. Mar
cia: Winthrop. George w. Drawn.