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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Harris Still Wants
Bullet Joe Bush

Washington. Jan. %. - (AP) -
"Bucky' Harris. manager of the
Washington Senators, still is angling
for Bullet Joe" Bush of the ST.
Louis Americans. to bolster up his
1926 pitching staff
Back from Florida to prepare for
spring training. Harris said he had
made the Browns a trade for Bush
and ,Outfielder Johnny Tobin and
that he thought the deal would go
through,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
PITTSFIELD
Scout Minstrels
Make Big Hit

= The second night of the minstrel
show given under the auspices of the
Boy Scout Troop l in Union hall
Thursday night. was we'll attended and
the audience greatly enjoyed the pro-
gram, which was followed by an old
fashioned dance. The performances
We're under tho direction of George j.
Kennedy and they made decided hit
Between the first and seconds parts Of
the program Miss Lucille Stratton and
John Martin We're called to the stage
and presented each with a five-dollar
gold piece, they having sold the larg-
est number of tickets for the show.
A regular meeting of the w. c. T. L.
was held Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Nina Moody on Somerset
avenue, the president. Mrs. Jennie
Randlett. presiding. Mrs. Flora Sin
clair, superintendent of scientific tenn
perance instruction, gave report on
a visit to the schools. 1t was voted
to place the Union Signal in the gram
mar school for year, also to offer a
prize to the boy and girl writing the
best essay bearing on temperance. the
subject to be chosen by Mrs. Sinclair.
Several other matters Of business were
taken up, after. which the members lis
tened to a very interesting and in
structive address by the Rev. Wheaton.
Mr.. Wheaton spoke at length on the
days of the open saloon, contrasting
them with the present day under pro-
hibition. Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess, with Miss
Moody. Mrs. Agnes Younger and Mrs.
Burns as helpers. The next meeting
will be on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the
Baptist church parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
COburn Hockey
Team to Meet Fast
Hebron Outfit Today

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
waterville, Jan. 29.-One of the
stellar hockey games Of the season
will be played at the South End rink
at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
when the Coburn Classical Institute
hockey team will meet the strong
Hebron sextet. Hebron has one of
the best teams that 1t has had for a
number of years and 1t held the
Dartmouth freshman aggregation to
the score OF 2 to 1.
The Coburn players have thus far
played Waterville, Notre Dame twice
and they have one victory, one de-
feat and q tie game to their credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
KENT'S HILL WINS
EASY VICTORY
FROM PITTSF|ELD

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Pittsfield, Jan. 29.--Kent's Hill adj
ninistered the first prep school de-
feat of the season to NJ. C. I. at
Union hall tonight, before large
and enthusiastic crowd of fans.
Kent's Hill presented very strong
team, Barry. Finn and Bernadini
playing sensational basketball for
the Hiltoppers. The Flatley twins
and Hodgkins excelled for NJ. C. I.
The game between the NJ. C. I. girls
and the Coburn girls was close and
evenly contested. with Coburn win
ming out in the final minutes Of play.
The Summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
EDDIE POLO WINS
OVER DUKE MENARD
IN SLOW BATTLE
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Waterville, Jan. 29.-Eddie Polo OF
this city regained his hywelsnt
championship title here this evening
when he slightly shaded Duke Mem
ard of Biddeford in the main bout
of the Waterville Athletic Club show.
The six round bout was very slow
as neither boy appeared very willing
to mix and much clinching resulted.
X. o. Liberty of Waterville and
Battling Quirion of Winslow engaged
in the best bout of the evening IN
the semi final The bout ended in
slashing draw. The boys hit hard
and often.
Ted Kid Lewis of Watsrville. the
105 pound champion of the city. X.
o'ed Pee Wee Sharkey of Winslow in
the fourth round. Tiger Hurd OF
Waterville was ko'ed by Bob Arsen-
ault Of Winslow in the second round
Of one of the preliminaries. Three
other bouts completed the card.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
CHURCH NOTICES

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH = A
midwinter rally will be held in all
departments of the church. sunday;
Junior church school at $50; kinder
garten class at 10; morning worship
at 1915. sermon, Living in the ight':
church school at T.: young peoples
devotional rally service at s; union
services at y o'clock. Rev. 'R. j.
Mooney, speaker, Seek Ye the Old
Paths"
SHAWMUT UNION CHAPEL-S.
$. al 100; church service at $50,
special music
NJ EFT II DIST EPIS C OP A l.
CHURCH-Morning worship, 1915,
Rev. Ralph +. Lowe, of Augusta, dis
trict superintendent, will be the
preacher: Sunday school at l.:
young peoples devotional service at
s; no evening service.
UNIVERSALIST CHURCH-Sun-
day will be observed as Young Peo-
pies Day, Judge Atchley of Water
vile will deliver an address on 1.-THE
Relation of Fathers and Mothers to
the Sons and Daughters of Today at
1915; Sunday school at the usual
hour. union service at Baptist
church at Z o'clock.
The Modern Woodmen gave the
closing entertainment in the contest
which has been going on between the
Royal Neighbors and Woodmen. Fri
day evening. The following program
was enjoyed: Opening chorus, entire
company; solo. Sometimes" Albert
Grover; "Brownstone Mansion" Fred
Reed: "Show Me the Way to Go
Home" Frank Lemelin. Jr.; ireland
Must Be Heaven to Me-" Roland
Preble; duet. Take Those Rock a
Bye Days." Footman and Zeaman;
violin and saxophone duet, Wallace
and Stephen Pomeroy: recitation.
Ernest Brown: There Never Was
Girl Like YOU" Hugh Footman;
over the Billowy Sea-" Russell Zea-
man; buck and wing dancing. Cecilia
Alton Butler. Farmer Gray, Ed
Rowe; Then You'll Remember Me-"
Otto Totman; banjo solo, G. Harry
Story; Modern Woodmen of America
quartet, Messers, Zeaman. Totman,
Grover. Footman: go Long Mule"
Ernest Ttatro; grand finale, entire
company. Much credit for the sue
cess of the evening is due to Frank
Lemelin, Jr., Clifton Alexander and
w. S. Small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
EDWARD LITTLE
HANDS STIFF JOLT
TO LEWISTON|ANS
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Especial to the Kennebec Jour|
Lewiston. Jan. 29-Edward n
high defeated Lewiston high SIN
the armory surface tonight "a
1000. 1t was the deciding gam
the city championship series. \
was not particularly fast, but On 1
burns part it was highly hns|
The Auburn school boys scintI1
in shooting, handling the ball I
running off scoring formations. q
iston found the Auburn defenm
tremely bothersone Throughout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
BURNHAM
Receives Painful Injuries

T. l.. Goodwin met with painful
accident Monday morning. He went
into the chair factory to plane a
board and his hand came in contact
with the knives of the planning ma
chine in such q way as to cut off the
end of a thumb and to cut several
fingers badly. He went at once to
Clinton to have the wounds dressed
by physician.
Mr.. Hafey of ,Skowhegan has
bought the Hosea Hunt farm on the
State road to Clinton and plans to
occupy it soon. Mr.. Hunt and fam
lily have moved to Carroll Lincoln's
farm to reside for the winter.
Arthur Miles of Waterville visited
with his family Tuesday.
crew of men are engaged this
wo'': = cutting the years supply of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
LONG RANGE WORK
FEATURES C0NY WIN
over BRUNSWICK 26-7
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Brunswick, Me-, Jan. 29-Cony
High Of Augusta scored a rs to Z
victory over Brunswick High boys
at Town hall this evening. The Au-
gusta boys win being largely due to
the wonderful exhibition Of long
range basket shooting by Overlook
and Trask, the work of the former
being especially brilliant.
Cony took the lead in the first
period which ended to 0 in favor
of the visitors. Brunswick scored
five points in the second period, while
Cony increased it's total to IL. Cony
just doubled it's score in the third
and held Brunswick scoreless. The
SUMMARY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
GARDINER DROPS
CLOSE BATTLE TO
MORSE QUINTET
Especial to Kennebec Journal)

Gardiner, Jan. 29.-Morse High
school of Bath defeated Gardiner High
school by score of "a to 16 in fast
game here tonight. The game was
close all the way, long shots by Morse
pulling the game out of the first in the
last period Rose, Henderson and An
ketell starred for the locals, and VIII
son and Reed went we'll for the win
ners. Between the halves Gardiner
girls decisively walloped Richmond Al
to 8. The visitors were handicapped
by the large floor and the locals played
a brilliant game throughout. Blair of
the losers played a fine game, as did
Brown. Marson and Colby Of the win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
White Sox Win
SkOWhegan League

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Skowhegan, Jan. 29.-The White
Sox took three points from the
Braves this evening in the Mercan-
tile League roll off. Much better
bowling was in order than for the
past few nights. Bess of the White
Sox was high man in both single and
total with 10 and 304. The sum-
ma iN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
ST, DOMS SKATE
AWAY FROM TEAM
FROM GRANITE STATE
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

NSPtCIdI co 1NCHhII0"SS
Lewiston, Jan. 29-St. Doms had
picnic with the University of New
Hampshire hockey team here tonight,
winning ITO. The clubmen skated
and shot rings about the collegiate
outfit. New Hampshire stays over
night to play Bates college at the
arena Saturday afternoon. st. Doms
plays the National Railways of Que
bee, Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Enjoyable Plays

At the Methodist church Friday eve
ming three one-act plays were given
under the direction of Miss Exerene
Flood. Music was furnished by Nc
Crackers orchestra, church school
orchestra. The plays were bright and
the characters we'll taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

was an overnight guest Friday or
Miss Doris ToZier.
Miss Carrie Ackley is confined to
her home by illness.
Leverette Flewelling has comlpet-
ed cutting ice for his ice house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Legion Takes Four
In City League

The American Legion Bowling
team took four points from the Mis-
cellaneous five at the "Y' alleys Fri
day evening. Newbert. with 10 and
306 was the star of the evening.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Donovan Stars
AS W,aterville
WallODs Richmond
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Waterville, Jan. 29-The Waterville
high school boys basketball team
won from the Richmond high school
q score of so to y. 1t was an easy
win for the winners. The better
game of the evenings program was
the girls victory over the strong
South Portland high team, % to 49,
The shining light for Waterville was
Captain Talberth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
Both HallOWell
Teams Win Games
From Oakland
Especial to Kennebec Journal

Especial to KenneDec JOurnaD
Hallowell, Jan. 29.-Both teams
of Hallowell High defeated the
teams of Oakland here this evening.
The girls defeated the Oakland girls
500, while the boys won 24-15.
The girls started strong and played
a strong offensive throughout the
game. The visitors were unable 10
get possession of the ball for any
time and were forced into the de-
fence from the start. Both Halo
well forwards were working we'll,
Hamilton scoring fourteen baskets
from the floor and two from the foul
line, and Dawbin netting tie nfrom
the floor.
The boys game started fast and
rough and remained SO during the
entire game. Hallowell got an early
start and maintained the lead
throughout. The Oakland boys put
up a fine battle and kept the score
very low through their guarding.
Many fouls were committer by both
teams which tended to slow the
game up. ORellly AMI Blake were
the outstanding players for Oakland.
Carbino and Alvin Johnson played
strong for the nome team.
The summary:
HALLOWELL OAKLAND
Ballard IF ............l I'D LlnNal
Carbino II I'D LIVINGSTON
,MacHardy .............c Gllbert
A. Johnson rb ............H ORellly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

Albert Johnson passed away at his
home on the West road Tuesday
morning. January 26. after linger-
ing illness from heart trouble. Fun
eral was held from the church
at Belgrade Lakes. Thursday. jan
uary %.
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BASKETBALL

At Amherst. Mass: Amherst 81;
Boston University %.
AT Amherst, Mass: Mass Aggies
20; L. of New Hampshire Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

The marriage Intentions of Frank
H.. Blake of 10 Edwards street and
Ethel /. Norton of Waterville have
been gled at the Office Of the city
clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

If the weather is somewhat W, W.
at o'clock this afternoon W.
was yesterday members OF ~
erville Boys club will ENJOY
starting from the clubhouse ~ I.
pie street. The boys VINO ~
wear plenty of warm clotnm''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
BELGRADE
Albert johnson

P. J. Caldwell of Manchester was
/ business caller in town last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
WATERvILLE

Gerald Dennison Of this ely will GO
to Augusta within a few days where
he will be the representative of the
New England Wholesale Tailors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

The speaker at the general =
bly, at the Waterville Junior
school yesterday was w. "
ton, agent of the Lockwood ~
this city. Mr.. Quinton gave m
ents an ir teresting and inspiring
on the education that one s ans".
ceive to prepare one Tor 'nu
pursuits in later life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
JAY
SPORT
CHAT

cony High school plays Il. !,
freshmen on the ice at ~. =
today. The Garnet ice b,rs.
held to a tie by Deering ana y.
prove too tough for the by ply.
White. Asd 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30
HOCKEY

At Boston: Pere Marquette / Bos
ton A. A o.
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BRUNSWICK
Totals

Referee-Canter Of Gardiner. Scor-
er-Riley. Timer - Jack. Time -
Four Fights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

Johnny Gibson of Fordham, who
entered select middle distance circles
by out-running Allan Helffrich in
Newark, N. j., ', ednesday night, has
been invited to participate in the
Millrose Games February 4 to again
try conclusions with the former Penn
State flash,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

Score Wateville %. S. Portland 16.
Goals from floor. DeL;sle 8. Vaughn
>, Erickson 2. Saucer .. Talberth.
Goals from fouls Erickson II. Vaughn
l. Referee McGroary. Scorer Mar
quis. Timer Mathews. Time $751;.
Attendance 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

Jack Delaney of Bridgeport. Conn,
will meet Johnny Risko of Cleveland
at Madison Square Garden a week
from tonight. Delaney will give away
weight to the Clevelander and hopes
to take on other heavyweights If this
contest ends in his favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

Twenty four Olympic athletes are
expected to appear in the Wilco A. A.
games in New York, February 10.
Abel Kiviat, 1912 Olympian, also is
entered.
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SPORT BRIEFS
Bv the Associated Press)


Mike McNally, who yesterday an
nounced his retirement from baseball,
served for ten years with Major
League teams without even holding a
regular position. McNally was clev-
er fielder and an expert on the bases
but his batting was weak. He saw
service with the Boston Red SoX. New
York Yankees and Washington Sem
atOrS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

Schuyler Enck. former Penn State
middle distance star and holder of the
world indoor record for 500 meters
has decided to return to the track this
winter. He is located in Philadelphia
at present and is training daily under
Lawson Robertson. coach at the Uni
yersity of Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

Bowdoin. which for a sma,, =.
has sent some capable relsv NV !.
to the B. A. "A. games q m ~
1t this year for opposite, -
which has dropped one dsc,.,.
the Black and White, doesr s,
to enter. Harvard doesn't wa = !
split up a. combination and VIM
just fatty refuses. All Of whles
silent tribute to the ability ~
dom but a poor satisfaction
team seeking competition On
boards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

iNCOTH WdIeTNlIIe %, RlChmOnd It.
Goals from Floor Donovan s, Johnson
s. Hersey 4. Hurd 2. Randall ,. An
derson /. Referee McGroary. Scorer.
Marquis. Timer Matthew. Time ASS
Attendance 200
Wa fnrNilln Eirls Dlnt l., M
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Just who win be the oppop.s
Johnny Harko at the bout 4. :
held In City Hall next month. n
port Johnny Brown wants 70 \
and he would be a. welcome a,sss
ton but whether or not The -
would be large enough to "a,
the boxers is another questio.
Don Brennan, former cony n
star twirler who has been si,,.ss
hurl for the Yankees the -
season. stated last night that 4
pected to leave for the Soma
training grounds on Februay
Don has been working out /,
local gym for several weeks n, :
in fairly good shape to nies
training grind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-30

Goals from floor, Hamilton IA. d.
Dawbn 10, Durrell ., Luther, Mer-
rill.
GOALS from fouls-Hamilton z,
Durrell. Referee Mahan. Scorer
Arata. Timer Ridgwell. Time 2S, 2
10.
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Referee, O'Donnell. Time, 4 SIS.
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Totals
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-11
An Intriguing and Thought Compelling
story 81 the Love Affairs Of 2
Modern Young Woman

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-11

swapping. ou don't care r she
works hair the day doing that do.
you? But Won hate TO aee her
step out ana do something that
gives her i little pleasure. You're
jealous. that's what you arel
heard what your friend. Hrs.
Bracket, said Just now about
Peggy,s voice. downstairs! You
ought to be, ashamed Of yourself
10 let q woman say such things
about your wi1el You oug
aLoIlyI Mother Phelps laid
jewelIed hand over LolIy's little
pink mouth. .sLolIyt keep your
tongue between your teeth And
70 downstairs and see that Julia
makes some more tea!
without another word LOlIy
went, swinging her hips saucily
as she went.
Mother Phelps stood In deep
thought Cor d minute or two after
she had gone. Then she spoke
very quietly to Ranny. You go
downstairs. too. Randall" she
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-11
HIS PROBI1 EN-

Dish" included i crayon enlarge.
ment OF 4 photograph of BiIl's
mother and father. Which led to-
some words ana Bnl's defeat.
The photograph was "out." Bill
sneaked It away and hid It ii the
barn loft. His movements were
those OF a whipped dog
Once he spoke to Susie tintdly
and tinnidly voiced his belief that
perhaps they ought to postpone
their marriage until they knew
each other better"
"A moment later he was sorry
ne had spoken. He had known
she possessed q temper. But he
had never dreamed she was such
virago ). I'll. Then he aban-
doned hope until one day he ran
into Pop Strdvers, who looked at
him quizically with his. head
cooked on one side.
Flows the fortunate young
nlan?" he asked.
Bill forced a smile to his lips.s
Pop drew his. breath in with q
little click. He realized that q
recent surnise Of his was true.
He looked Bill square In the eye.
When one gets up against an
impossible situation one must
meet it in an impossible way"
he said, and somehow Bill felt
he had found, an understanding
friend.
Now, I know continued the
older man, that you never
drink, but just the same-if you'll
allow me to butt into something
which is none Of my business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-11

"And It's the lastr' she amend
cd.
But Ii was not the last By any
means. Bill who had been noted
for his steadiness and sobrietyswas
now notorious for his. sprees.
eDon't you marry him, dear, !"
was the advice Susie received
from soiicitous friends. and Bill
was held up to anathema and
scorn.
A"Rut he's easily the best eaten
there is she argued with one
bosom companion.
HE was. you mean. Hes not
any more. He's letting the farm
60 to ruin. And in no time he'll
have drunk all his money up.
Susie argued with Bill. She ca.
joled him. She stormed. Invari.
ably he promised to turn over a
new leaf. Invariably he failed to
live up tn3nis word. And the town
sat back TO enjoy the drama and
to wonder what ever got into Bill
Wicket who used to be such 8.
nice steady-going chap.
One day when Bill staggered
out of the bar, he encountered
Susie on Main Street. There
were many .on-lookers to the
meeting. He smiled uneasiIy.
The smile and his condition
robbed her Of all control. There,
in the hearing of all and be-
fore their eyes she denounced
him for a no account drunkard,
and told him she was through
with him forever. "Our engage
ment is broken off, understand?