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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
Nurses at Augusta
State Hospital Have
Halloween Observance

A very pleasant Halloween party
was held Friday evening at the en-
tertainment hall of the Augusta
State Hospital when the nurses
gathered to pass the evening in an
atmosphere of witches and other
phantoms. There were about 100
present and a most enjoyable time
was had. games and dancing being a
mart of the, entertainment offered.
Music was furnished by Douglas
Melody Men. The hall was beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion with
Halloween colors. The committee in
charge consisted Of Miss Effie M.
Inch, superintendent Of nurses; Miss
GLADYS Young, assistant superinten-
dent of nurses; Miss Parker and
Harry Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
Neighbors Assemble
For House Warming
To Church Hill Folks

The new home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
L. Foster, Church Hill, was the scene
of very pleasant housewarming on
Thursday evening, when friends and
neighbors gathered and made merry
with Mr.. and Mrs. Foster in their re-
Gently constructed home.
About 80 guests were present and
a most delightful social evening was
passed. Music was enjoyed, with Miss
Louise Mason at the piano. Miss Ma
son also rendered several of her usu-
al pleasing vocal solos.
In behalf of the neighbors. Dan
Foster presented to the host and host
ess two very fine easy chairs and a
half dozen silver teaspoons. A large
table in one of the rooms also held
a profusion of gifts. including dishes,
silver. linen, etc, from friends and
relatives.
Refreshments of cake, coffee and
popcorn were served and the party
broke up at a late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster have made
their residence IN town since the
burning of their home last winter
and their return to Cross Hill is very
pleasing to their many neighbors
who are glad to welcome them back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
Held on Drunken
Driving Charge
Following Accident

Percy Clark, a veteran OIL the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Togus, Will
appear this morning at the Augusta
municipal court to answer to charge
of drunken driving resulting from an
accident in which a Ford truck. which
he was drivin, and Buick coach
driven by Elmer E. Bradbury of this
city. figured Friday afternoon.
Clark it is declared, backed into
the Bradbury car in some manner, on
the Togus road, and caused consider
able damage to it. Lieut.. Joseph f.
Young. Lieut. Marion Jewell and Pa
trolman Eddie Marks of the State
Highway Police department went to
the scene of the accident and after
an investigation took Clark to the
Augusta police station, where he was
Jailed. He was unable to furnish bail
and last evening was still at the sta
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
County Real Estate
Transfers on File

The following deeds conveying real
estate were received and recorded on
Friday at the Kennebec County reg
istry of deeds:
Sidney-The Recreation Land Co.
of Augusta to Sophie l.. jackson OF
Cambridge, Mass, land in Sidney ana
Manchester situated at Summer Hav-
en-. = n,,
TON T.. Graves. land on the Wayne
ViIlaee-Leeds Center road; Clinton L.
Graves to Norman Stafford, land on
the Wayne village-Leeds Center
road.
West Gardiner-William Crowley
of Lewiston to Stephen H. Crowley.
of Lewiston, part of parcel OF land
on the shore of Lake Cobbossee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

the week end with her niece, Mrs.
Mildred Blaisdell at Hallowell.
Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Hamlin of
Lewiston were dinner guests at Mrs.
M. S. Tilleys Tuesday. 1t was the
Saith birthday of Mrs. Tilley's broth
er, Henry Brown.
Doris Page is passing the week
with her brother in Lewiston.
Cassius Clark of Pennington pass
ed Monday night with his mother,
Mrs. Jennie Clark.
Frank Daigle and family are NOV
ing back to Hou1ton this week.
James and Frank Hughes and
their mother have returned from
Aroostook. They were accompanied
by Harry Hughes, who was FORUM
ate in securing deer before his re-
turn.
John Field and family were visit
ors of Harriet Niles at Madison,
Sunday.
Alta Tracy and her friend from
Topsham. were callers at John
Fields, Pitt Lyons and Scott Brack-
etts, Sunday night.
Hon. Melvin Simmons and Mrs
Annie Decker Of Hallowell were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
SIDNEY

NORTH-The Ladies' Aid of the
River Road Baptist Church will
hold their Fair Friday, Oct. 20,
afternoon and evening. The fancy
articles, Aprons, candy table, Fish
Pond and Merchandise Counter will
be well supplied. Supper will be
served from o'clock to and the
usual evening program will be given.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Crandall
and family, who are on their way
from Caribou to Cal, passed a few
days last week at f. G. Creeds.
George Sherrard and daus hters
Mildred and Bertha passed the week.
end in Portland.
Thayer Wiltshire, who has been
picking potatoes in Aroostook Co,
for four weeks returned home Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Gilman of
Oakland were Sunday visitors at F.
0. Hamlin's.
Mrs. Grace L. Chadburne passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
New Store ON Gage Street

Campbelrs Market is the name of
new store that has just been
opened at 5212 Gage street. A gen.
eral line of groceries and provisions
will be carried here. V. NJ. Crom-
NETT is the manager of the store.
Everything has been put into the
very best shape and new stock has
been installed to meet the demands
of those who will patronize the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Rev. Ralph F. Lowe, superintendent
OF the Augusta District, Methodist
churches begins today and eight day
itinerary with two distinguished for
eign missionaries, DR.. c. F. Lipp of
India and Dr. Canright Of China. In
the interest of foreign missions they
will visit the following churches,
Clinton. Pittsfeld. Palmyra, Hart
land, Newport Corlnna, Dexter, Milo.
Brownsville. Garfield and Ripley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
Died in Indiana

Word was received in this city that
Miss Betsy Jewett Edwards died FRI
dov morning at o'clock in Shelby
Vile, Indiana. Miss Edwards will be
remembered as O. worker in Republic
can campaigns in this state for the
past 6 years, being connected first
with the Republican Women's Ma
tional Executive committee and later
with the Republican Senatorial Com
mittee.
Miss Edwards was a woman of fine
presence, a faithful worker and de-
voted and loyal friend. Funeral SER
vices will be held Monday afternoon
at P. M. in Shelbyville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
Chance to Buy Presents

Those who are seeking the unusual
in Christmas presents will have an
opportunity to secure them today al
the home of Mrs. George E. Macon
Der when sale for the benefit of the
Near East relief will be held
Embroidery, pottery and rugs, all the
work of the refugees of the Near
East, will be offered. The sale starts
at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Candy Store is the object of much
attraction to the passers on Water
street. 1t Is much smaller than the
ordinary spinning wheel and placed
on a braided rug before an imitation
fireplace, 1t presents a picture of the
olden DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS
telephone Your Locals TO 1a7

doctors G. B. Campbell and A. IT
S.urtevant, who have been attend,no
we clinical Congress of the Ameri.
can college of Surgeons, held in Mon.
1real' Canada, returned to this civ
Thursday afternoon. WY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

MRS. E. S.NLeavitt of West Med.
,ord' Mass, with her mother. Mrs
margaret Robinson of Prescott, ont,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. M
Leavitt of Gannett street for a few
Gays. q. S. Leavitt will visit over
the weekend. WV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

special services for Harvest sun
day Will be held en- Sunday afternoon
at the Augusta State Hospital. Rev.
Walter F. Greenman of All Soul's
Unitarian church, will preach the
sermon and special music will be
furnished by the quartet consisting
OF Miss Bessie Noble, Miss Louise
Mason, Charles Marston and Herbert
Goodwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
Miss Gray's Glasses. Open Monday

The dancing classes of Dorothy
Elise Gray will open Monday at
Union hall. The grammar school
nrnils' ballroom class will meet at
4 O'clock, A new feature of the
o'clock class in tap dancing for boys
and girls will be the instruction in
dances orthe musical comedy type
which Miss Gray will teach.
The high school class In ballroom
dancing opens at 7.30, at which the
new Valencia, Savannah, Java and
the five-step will be taught.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Coast Guard Recruiting officer
Merle c. Smith, stationed at Portland.
was in the city Friday attending to
his duties ut Room In the Post Of
nee building. Mr.. Smith is visiting
all the larger cities In the State and
will be in Gardiner and Augusta on
Wednesdays. where he will interview
prospective recruits. His headquar-
tiers are in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Tuesday visitors Of Mrs. Helen Num-
sey at Frank Abbotts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Miss Abbie c. Barker, Of Cedar
Grove and Mrs. Gordon Goodwin. of
Providence, r. l.. were business cali
ers In the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
LOCAL NOTICE

Food sale at o'clock today by the
C. NJ. P. Co. Girls club, SIT Water
ST., in the office formerly occupied by
the n. E. T. & T. Co. Oct.S0dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Yarns of all kinds now being closed
out at Hinckley & O'Connell's. Regu-
lar 35c to 75c values for Csc ball.
Oct30d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Don't forget the Rummage Sale
today, by the Murray Alliance at the
Salvation Army Junior Hall, at A.
NJ Oct30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Halloween Party at Spiritualist
Temple Saturday, Oct. 80, at 7.30
P. NJ. Admission cents per foot in
height or fraction thereof. Refresh
ments. Oct.30d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

of her cousins, Mrs. w. F. Leavitt
and Mrs. Louise Gardiner. this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

Fashioned pure silk hose in all
shades, $1.00 pair at Hinckley 81
OConnelrs today. oct30d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

MISS Elizabeth Smith of Auburn.
VIII pass the weekend at the home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

A very old fax wheel. which is
i, ed in the window of Winslow's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30
Underwear

Wonens medium winter weight union SUITS low neck elbow sleeve
knee length Sc
Womens medium winter weight union low neck elbow
Medium weight cotton suits artificial silk stripe low neck sleeve
less knee length SIS
Cotton Jersey Boomer with artificial silk stripe IS
Cotton Jersey Vests, with artificial silk As
Chldren heavy suits, with
Medium heavy eecd cotton waist suits either boys
girls SIS
Heavy weight waist union suits notified SIS
Boys and Girls Coy and Warm Cotton Knit Sleeping Garments
with soft fleeing inside and outside. Natural SIS
Womens full cut well made Fnneette Nightgowns neatly hem
stitched yoke Observation-Disclosures. S1OC
Extra Nghtgown, yoke
trimmed with hemsthing and braid S1.2j
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
Mrs. Mcfarland Outlines
Public Health Measures

In the July l issue of The
Southwestern Christian Advo-
cate. Mrs. A. Mcfarland, M. D..
493 Whitall avenue, had an ar
ticle on "The Negro Communi-
ty Church and the Public
Health Problem"
Mrs. Mcfarland outlined the
part being played in commune
ty health by the practice of
preventive medicine and the
activity of the public health
nurse.
Pointing out that the death
rate among Negro infants was
appallingly high. and citing the
praiseworthy activity of some
churches in starting health
clinics to combat this and other
health menaces, she urged
greater general knowledge of
the fundamental principles of
hygiene, and indicated how the
churches could take the lead in
such q movement.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
NATIONAL CLUB HEAD
STOPS OFF IN ST. PAUL


Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune, presi-
dent of the National Association of
Colored Women's clubs; Mesdames
e. ]. Colger, M. Williams of Olanda,
Florida; Mrs. Andrews, DR.. Hamilton
and two children of Jacksonville,
Fla; Mrs. DR.. Williams, practicing
physician of st. Petersburg, Fla;
S. E. M. Johnson and son of w. Palm
Beach. Fla; M. C.. Mason, Chicago,
ILL.,: Rebecca Taylor, Savannah, Ca,
private secretary to Mrs. Bethune,
and Miss Roberts of Tampa Fla,
graduate in music from Bethune
Goodman College, stopped in ST. Paul
on their way home from the National
convention of Colored Women's clubs
which met in Oakland, CAL, and
were the guests of the members and
friends of the State Federated clubs
last Tuesday.
Mrs. Bethune was the dinner guest
or Mrs. Jennie Young, president Of
the State Federation of Colored
WOmen's Clubs.
A meeting was held at Memorial
Baptist church at 8 p. m. Mrs.
Bethune gave an interesting talk and
introduced each one of her party
Miss w. Gertrude Brown of Phyllis
Wheatley House, Minneapolis, also
spoke. ns
Mrs. Bethune and party left We'd
nesday morning.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
WHITE KILLER LYNCHED

The best bit this week from of the local daily
the other night in tiny front page story Not than
inches including the head told how mob Georgia took
a white from Jail and lynched him.
He was accused of having killed a woman
Had he been black bodfaced type would have streamed
page his alleged misdeed the
wreaed upon him by the mob But he white and the story
given barely full inch, with nconspcuous head
For all that is white is good and all that is black evil
saith the newspapers. Seah
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04

Consider the lighthouse keepers.
They are among the few survivors
who have not yet been run over by
the modern motorists. = Marquette
(Wis.) Tribune.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
Columbus Boy Saved
From Death by Stay
CONTINUED from page IL

Sept. 10.
If the habeas corpus writ had been
decided finally in favor of Ross and
Thomas had recognized it the youth
would have to be rearrested, indicted
and retired.
The motion to set aside the con-
viction will mean practically the
same thing if it is decided in favor
of Ross. Connell indicated Friday
that the effort to gain a new trial
would be fought to the last ditch.
Judge Silbert drew the thanks of
the leaders of the State Federation
of Colored Women's Clubs, Howard
and other colored Elks for his action
1T proves that you have the milk
of human Kindness" said Howard,
land members of the colored race in
this state and others will not forget
you" Ross is scheduled to die Fri
day for the killing of Isidore Steech
in his store at 3214 Central Ave-,
Cleveland, last November, during a
robbery.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
WELCOME HALL NOTES

Fall classes will be resumed the
last of September. There will be
new classes and competent instruct
ors for each class.
Glass program will be in the next
issue of The Echo.
On Friday evening the Welcome
Hall Fairgrounds were the scene of
a playlet entitled, "The Twelve
Months of the Year" under the di-
rection of Miss Farr. Refreshments
were sold and large crowd was in
attendance.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04

90 c OIL O S S A L
- is THE GREAT EN-
TERTAINMENT and
educational program Of
Minnesota's 68th State
Fair and Northwest Dairy
Exposition, Twin Cities,
September 4 to IL, that
500, 900 persons are plan
ming to attend it. =
A thousand thrills have
been booked to please
this gigantic audience.
The Thrill of Thrills will
be furnished by Gladys
Roy, latest sensation of
the air, whose daring
feats transcend anything
ever attempted by any
aviatrix.
Daring auto racers, the
worlds greatest harness
and running horses, two
big stages of open-air
circus acts, the thrilling
fireworks S pc c t a c | e
"1776," a midway show
of 40 railway cars, whip
pet races, sixteen bands,
and a host of other fea-
lures of like character
are to be presented.
Eighty acres of nachin-
cry; thousands of prize
horses, cattle, sheep, and
swine; LOO boys and
girls in club work DEM
onstrations; 40 county
displays; big exhibits Of
fruits, flowers, and vege-
tables; auto show; Style
Revue; and scores of 9TH
er educational attrac-
tons have been planned.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
Odd Ocean Denixen

One Of the strangest of living crea-
lures is the animal lily, specimens Of
which have been dredged Off the ocean
floor near the Queen Charlotte islands.
1t was found at depth Of 1.S miles
below the surface, where it lived in
complete darkness, in temperature
near the freezing point and under a
pressure Of 200 atmospheres. or more
than two tons to the square inch. AL
though a true animal, the creature
closely resembles a lily In form and.
attached to the rocks, subsists solely
upon particles of food that the slowly
moving waters bring to 1t.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
Wilson, Bates Given
Major Elk Offices

Continued from page ID
Henry. of Philadelphia, withdrew
Thursday night.
Claiming that $4,000 employed as
Pullman porters are the lowest paid
and hardest worked men in the
United States because of lack of or
ganization, resolution calling for the
united support Of the Improved Be-
nevolent Protective Order of the
Elks of the World has been brought
before the committee of resolutions.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
LURID PROPAGANDA

Propaganda, developed to high point at the time of the
continues to out In the matter of relations it
has been used with deadly effect upon nonwhe people,
Sometimes it is nsidious; sometimes it blatant In the
feature section of at least of the local Sunday last
week. there urd example of it. Spread by feature
page
"How Yellow Men Buy White Girls in Our Big Cities
TODAY And why feminine vanity and greed lure love-
mad orientas to first pamper and then strange their
western sweethearts"
In the highly colored story which followed the following
quotation is fair sample of the type of treatment used
Behind the stranglng to death of attractive Adeheid
Brunge lies groesque and sinister story of the hypno
tic which certain Orentas exercise Occidental girls
1t tale in which the popped camness of the East meets the
eervescence of the Wes-with calamity the sequel 1t
tale in which feminine souls bartered to the eyed
manpulators of human hearts,"
One of the pictures which the story and which
shows Chinese and japanese dancing with white girls labeled
danceha menace and claims to be exposing phase OF the
yellow peril.
1t is all sheer bosh of There is why it
should be taken seriously if it not spread widely is
Intelligent people will read it, but it is unfortunately not
the intelligent people who form the barrier people who
trying to from position enforced subordinaton.
= To certain type of reader that story will make strong
appeal and is because of that of reader that such
aganda foolish and pontess under ordinary circumstances
dangerous
Because this story directed at yeowskns it the
less important that should realize blow to and
ognze that is best interests to attempt to halt such
practices For truly all brothers under the skim and be-
the skin of the yellow the than
white, the more closely allied, willy nily
There nothing that be done about like this the
virtue lies realizing and labelling all such stories not bed
rock fact but fousmeing claprap which will ultimately
rebound to hurt whether directed pontedy not
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
MINNEAPOLIS N. A. A. C.P
HOLDS CIVIC MEETING

The executive board of the Mime
apolis branch of the N. A. A. C. P.
called into consultation last Monday
evening number of citizens repre-
senting every section of the city.
The meeting was held at Phyllis
Wheatley House. w. M. Smith,
president, presided, placing before
the assembly several pertinent prob
lens at present receiving considera-
ton from the branch. The meeting
was somewhat in the nature of an
experiment to determine the interest
of Minneapolis citizens in their own
civic welfare. The result was highly
satisfactory. Other meetings of sim
liar Importance will become a feature
of the branch program.
In addition to the officers and the
full committee there were present,
the Rev. H. C. Parsons and Rev. C.
B. Burton, Miss L. o. Smith, VIM. r.
Morris, attorneys; Abram Harris,
secretary Urban league, and Mrs.
Harris; Talmadge B. Carey, exalted
ruler of Elks, and Mrs. Carey; Web
ster Stovall and Enrol Fassett of the
postoffice; ]. w. Baldwin, president,
Railway Porters' Association; J. w.
Pate of the Pate Panitorium; Milton
Shanks, Contractor; VIM. Clark Mrs.
w. c. Jeffrey, Mrs. Robert Van Hook,
Mrs. Belle Boston, Mrs. Mae Mar
shall, Mrs. j. e. Perry, Mrs. Homer
Smith, Mrs. Gertrude Vinegar, Mrs.
Ada Torrell and Miss Allie Glenn.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
Old WeIsk Association

The Gorsedd Is an assembly. an e.
sential part Of the modern Eisteddfod,
the national bardic congress Of Wales.
whose objects are to encourage bard
ism, the Welsh language and customs,
and to foster and cultivate patriotic
spirit. It is divided into three orders,
the bards, the Druid bards and the
Ovate bards. The first are the poets |;
the second, religious teachers, and the
third, persons interested in literature,
science and art. The Druid is the
highest grade. Women and men are
eligible for all degrees. The first Cor
sedd was held in America in connec-
ton with the Worlds fair eisteddfod
at Chicago in 1893.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-09-04
Insects Home IL Sea

An insect belonging to the fly family
that spends its whole life in salt sea
water is the strange find reported to
the Royal society by F. W. Edwards
and DR.. P. A. Buxton Of the British
museum. Doctor Buxton, who recent
ly returned from voyage to Samoa,
found the insect associated with re-
lated forms whose larval or infant
stages are spent in the water, but
whose adult life is lived in the normal
aerial surroundings of most insects.
This is said to be the first recorded
case Of an insect going through its
whole life cycle in sea water.