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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Comedy Selected
For Chizzle- Wizzle
Final Nights Show

Come, Out Of the Kitchen" is the
title of three-act comedy which the
seniors Of Cony High school will this
year present on the final night of the
annual three day "Chizzle While Fair"
which is to be held on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday. February 8, 8 and
10. The work of choosing the cast for
the play has already begun and it is
expected that 1t will be completed this
week. Miss Orrelle Gray, teacher of
English at the school, will act as coach
and the cast is being chosen under her
direction.
The play calls for cast Of six
males and five females and is a very
humorous production. Modern cos
tunes are used. It has been produced
by Henry Miller at the Conan Theatre
in New York with Ruth Chatterton in
the leading role, and has also been pre-
sented at the Strand Theatre in Lon
don.
The work Of selecting the chorus of
voices for the minstrel show which Is
to be presented on the first and second
nights of the fair is also being carried
on this week and should be completed
by the end of the week. Prof. Harri.
son Lyseth, sub-master at the school
is charge of the minstrels and in ad.
dition to the work Of choosing the
chorus will also pick the end men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
ORDER TEMPORARY
LOAN $250,0O0 IN
ANTICIPATION TAXES

A temporary loan or loans to the
amount of $250,000 to carry the city
over until the 1925 taxes shall have
been paid was authorized on Monday
night at special first of the year"
meeting of the Augusta City govern
ment. The order with regard to this
loan, which is a customary procedure
is as follows: :,
Ordered That-for the purpose Of
providing temporary loan or loans for
the use of the city, the treasurer be
and he hereby is authorized to bor-
row from time to time with the ap-
prevail of the Mayor during the pres
ent municipal year beginning Janu-
airy 1, 1926, sum or sums not ex-
ceeding at any one time outstanding
S250,000 for paying Indebtedness Of
the city due or to become due during
aid present municipal year on tempo
rary loans. in anticipation of taxes of
said current municipal year. and to
execute and deliver for such loans the
note or notes of the city, payable on
or before December 81, 1926, out of
money assessed and collected within
said present municipal year. No such
note shall be issued hereunder, which
together with those outstanding shall
exceed the balance of uncollected
taxes of said municipal year plus
cash on hand reserved to meet such
notes. Such notes shall be signed by
the mayor and treasurer, and shall
bear the authorization certificate of a
national bank or trust company, sub
ject to the limitations imposed by the
order. any such notes or any portions
thereof may at or before their ma
turity be paid or replaced by the is
suance of new notes payable within
the said municipal year"
This order was given its first and
second readings in both branches OF
the city government under suspension
of the rules and was unanimously
adopted.
Applications for licenses were
granted, as follows:
Cab drivers. II. Roy, Frank Best,
Guy. Best. Mitchell Lambert, John
Damren,. w. E. Buber. ]. A. Doyon,
William E. Walker, LaZare Guy, s.
f. Blaisdel14Jonas Hallowell, w. c.
Jackson, Leo Tetu. William Austin,
Baxter Small, John P. Curtin.
To operate steam boilers-Henry j.
Patten, Sterling A. Fisher, DIN B.
Hunnewell and Frank GGdden.
Observation-Disclosures Stevenson.
After the regular business had been
taken up, the two branches met in
joint session at which Mayor Ernest
L. Mclean addressed them and gave
a synopsis of the city affairs as they
have been conducted during the past
year, together with his recommends
lions as to matters which he feels
should be taken UP this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
COMPARES PREAMBLE TO AMERICAN LEGION
CONSTITUTION WITH GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
Old Fashioned Dance
Contest to Feature
Showing "Y's Fables"

A particularly timely and interest
ing feature of "Y's Fables" which is
to be presented on Monday evening,
Jan. II, at city hall under the aus
pices of the Augusta Y. M. c, A., is
the old fashioned dance competition,
which is to be staged by groups re-
presenting four Augusta organiza-
lions. These groups, from the Gan
nett Publishing Co., Vickery and
Hill Publishing Co., the State House
and the Augusta, Girls Community
club. will each present one Of the old
contra dances.
Beautiful and quaint costumes will
be worn for the occasion and keen RI
valry Is developing between the vari-
GUS groups as a prize of considerable
value is offered to the group which
presents the finest dance. Each or
ganization is planning to carry off
the honors and each one will be as
sisted in perfecting their dance by
Brim Jewett, who Is directing the
entire production. Mr.. Jewett in this
case acts simply as a coach, the
groups selecting their own dance
and working out their own ideas in
regard to costumes.
In addition to this contest, there
will be numerous features, which
will make up a varied and highly
entertaining program. Rehearsals
are being held regularly at the Y. M.
G. A. and the many talented people
who are taking part are showing a
great deal of interest in their work.
About rs tables will be placed on
the main floor beneath the balcony
and in addition a few seats will be
privided around the hall for those
who desire to dance between the
vaudeville numbers. A committee of
which Mrs. Horace Sturgis is chair
man has complete charge of these
tables, during the evening refresh
ments will be served about the hall
by staff of school girl Mattresses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
VARIED PROGRAM
AT GIRLS Community
CLUB MONDAY EVE,

Club night on Monday evening at the
A. G. c. c. was a continuous perform
ance from the time the girls sat down
to the usual delicious supper, through
the business meeting, to the end Of the
lively program.
Inc business meeting was short. The
question of classes was taken up. es.
pecially that in dramatics, which is to
be conducted by Prof. Carl Webber OF
Colby College, beginning next Thurs
day, January z, at It's +. NJ. This is
an unusual opportunity for club men,
pers and interested friends to secure
valuable instruction, with much en-.
Joyment at the same time. and al.
though the class is nearly full there is
yet chance for others to Join. Those
who are interested should telephone
Miss Jean Greig, chairman of the
class committee. The class in inte-
rior decorating was also discussed
winch promises to prove interesting to
many.
After the business meeting came the
social events, starting off with a mer-
ry game of ''snow-ball." Soon Santa
Claus appeared. evidently attracted by
the melodious tunes which Miss Mary
Pease was playing, and at once pro-
ceeded to distribute most appropriate
presents to those present. There was
much merriment as these were examin.
ed and compared and, in some cases
exchanged.
The next number on this interest
ing program was charming dance by
Miss Lucy Johnson who, in her brigh,
dress, seemed like a living flame as
she danced gracefully about. She re.
ceived much applause and responded
with dainty encore.
TableauX and games were next in
order, to the accompaniment of gen.
erous popcorn balls and ribbon candy,
Each month of the year was presented
In very original and delightful man.
ner, but 1t was voted that the month
Of February took the cake"
More games followed, and then re.
freshments of ice cream with hot
sauce and fancy cookies added the fin.
lshing touch to an evening which
judging from the laughter and good
cheer, spoke another good word for the
Monday night entertainments which
the members Of the A. G. C. C. are en-
joying this winter.
The evening was brought to a close
with several old-fashioned dances
which were greatly enjoyed by the
girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
First 1926 Issue Cony
Student Paper Issued

The first issue Of the Cony Cue for
the year, was distributed on Monday
the opening day of the winter term
nearly every student at the school
receiving copy. The magazine this
year is one of the finest ever pro-
duced. containing over 70 pages Of
text, pictures and advertising. 1t is
dedicated to Miss Hazel Gibbs, dean
Of girls and faculty adviser to the
Cony Cue staff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Funeral Of Alfred w. Clark

Funeral services Of the late Alfred
w. Clark were held Saturday after
noon at 2 o'clock at the Knowlton
and Hewins funeral home in the
presence of large number of the
family. and friends. There was a pro-
fusion of beautiful floral tributes to
the deceased. Rev. Rush w. D.
Smith of the st. Matthew's Episcopal
church of Hallowell officiated and the
Episcopal burial service was read at
the grave by Rev. Smith. The bear
ers were Edward Rabbit, Joseph
Lee, Fred Harvey and Prescott
Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Missionary Society Holds,
Annual Meeting and Election

The annual meeting of the Mission
airy Society of the South Parish Con-
gregational church was held yesterday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Horace
sturgis on Western avenue. the assist
ing hostesses being Mrs. Andrews, Mrs.
Dunbar and Mrs. Straw. The officers
for the coming year were elected and
the reports Of the various activities of
the society were read. showing a very
successful year. This was followed by
literary program and social hour,
during which the hostesses served de-
1icious refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends for
their many acts of kindness during
our recent bereavement, also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. ALFRED CLARK,
MIR. AND MRS. ROBERT GILLIE-
PIE AND FAMILY,
MR.. AND MRS. H. B. WARE,
CHARLES LEIGHTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

was also a member Of the Augusta
Literary and Study clubs
OF a most interesting personality
and boundless enthusiasm in all her
undertakings and relations with her
associates her death. will leave q gap
in the community and social life OF
Augusta and her passing will be the
occasion of sorrow to men and wo-
men, citizens in all walks OF life.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2.So. O'Clock from
her late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

In addition to the regular Monday
and Friday morning assemblies in
which the entire student body at
Cony high school takes part. ar
rangements have been made whereby
in each home room at the school,
brief morning exercises will be held
on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day mornings. These exercises will
be in charge of the home room teach
er and the teachers and pupils will
cooperate to make them of inter-
est and value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the United Baptist church will
meet this Tuesday evening at 7.30
o'clock with Mrs. Scion Purinton, 81
Stone street. The program will be
under the leadership of Miss Eu-
genia Meserve, using the study book
prayer and Missions" A most cor
dial invitation is given to all women
of the congregation to attend this
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

That Sheriff Henry F. Cummings
will be candidate to succeed him.
self at the Republican primaries next
June, became definitely known on
Monday, when the sheriff announced
it as his intention to seek third
term through the endorsement of his
campaign of law enforcement by the
voters. of kennebec county.
Sheriff Cummings served as county
commissioner for six years previous
to his election to the present Office,
and he has also been a representa-
tive to the Legislature. 1t is under
stood in this part of the county that
Frank D. Robinson of Waterville,
who was candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination two years ago. but
was defeated by Sheriff Cummings,
will again enter the contest next
June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
NORTH AUGUSTA

NorthsAugusta Grange will have
their installation of officers this eve-
ming at P. M. State Deputy D. E.
Foster wilfN be the installing officer
He will be assisted by the young
ladies' degree team of North Au-
guSta Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

A meeting of the Augusta Ameri-
canization Association will be held
at 3 o'clock on Thursday, Jan. z, in
the reading room at the "Y." This
is the annual business meeting and
all members and delegates from To-
cal organizations are urged to at
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

All members of the A. G. c. c. who
plan to participate in the old-fashioned
dance contest January IL should be at
the Y. M c. A. promptly at z o'clock
Wednesday evening. For further infor-
nation concerning the affair telephone
Miss Frances Lishness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Henry Scribner, Morris Leavitt,
william Reid, Wilson Hayden. Rich
ard Merrill, Paul Giddings and
Spofford Giddings. all students at
University of Maine. returned on
Monday to Orono to take up their
studies, after passing Christmas at
their homes In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Edwin C. Lee returned Sunday
evening from few days business
trip to New York and PHILADELPHIA,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Miss Hope Adams. who has been
passing the Christmas recess with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Adj
ans, will leave today for Pride's
Crossing, Mass, where she will re-
sumo her studies at Kendall Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Guy Black and Jimmie Dorr of
the Androscoggin and Kennebec
Railroad operating force were
among the ice fishermen who tried
their luck on Monday at Little Cob
bOSSee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

The regular meeting of the loyal
Temperance Legion will be held at
the Y. M. CA. this afternoon at the
usual time. Plans will be made for
the banquet and all members should
be present at the meeting today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Miss Aida Barrows Of the State
Health Department will go to Bel
fast to speak before the Business
and Professional Womens Club this
Tuesday evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Mr. and Mrs. wellington Bond of
Winthrop, Mass, who have been WIS.,
iting Mr.. and Mrs. c. O. Tibbetts
of this city over the Christmas holi-
days, left Monday for their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

The Clara Barton Guild of the Win
throp Street Universalist church will
meet this evening with Miss Dorothy
Robinson. % Cushman street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Donald Dewar left Sunday to re-
sumo his studies at the Winona Mill
tary Academy, Winona, 4. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Mrs. w. l.. Bradeen is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. r. B. Durgin, MUIR
ray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Frances Pishon will return today
to Bradford Academy, Bradford,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

The regular meeting Of the General
Phil Sheridan circle, No. 5, Ladies Of
the G. A. r. will be convened at $50
o'clock this afternoon at Grand Army
hall. There will be installation of
officers, and refreshments will be
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

E. Durell Harwood of the State
Auditors office, returned Monday
from Boston, where he has been
passing the Christmas holidays with
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

w. F. Leavitt of the Globe Optical
Company has gone to work in the
Boston office during the month Of
January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Lora Nicolson returned Monday
afternoon to Mason Institute.
Springvale, after passing the holi-
days in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Walter Ripley returned Sunday to
kent's Hill, after passing the holi-
day recess at his home IL the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Stanley e. Hussey will leave today
on a ten days business trip to Akron,
Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Miss Doris Bush passed Sunday In
Portland with her brother, Cecil p.
Bush, who is stationed on the U. S.
Coast G.r"i c,.tter "Ossipee."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

The regular meeting Of Kennebec
lodge No. 251, N. E. o. p, will be
held this evening at Grand Army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Man.
chester were in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Caroline Herrick has resumed her
studies at Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

- norothy Page returned to
MS s.ndies at Mason Institute,
y her sale Monday, after passing
Spite e,iday recess in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Ralph Young Of Palermo was a
business caller in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
LOCAL NOTICE

c,r, Wanted for general house,
u IN family of two. Apply to
w@A Everett H. Maxcy, 40 Grove ST,
ai'' jan5d1t
,,re Gove's home cooked pies,
..sas doughnuts, baked beans, cream
c cs,sd dressing cooked to order. 20
MYRTLE St. Tel. 936-M. noV2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

r,.Ima Littlefield Of the
MISS ,.culty returned to Augusta.
Cony later sfter passing the holidays at
sunu some in Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

,,,,st Gray of Belgrade entered
WING ,neusta General hospital Mon
me me- for for an operation for appended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

md Mrs. Jesse Burbank mo-
Mr.. anu Portland. Sunday, where
tpred 70 the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
they we,s Tarbox, Woodlawn avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

= stuart of Belgrade was IN
Bert : yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

u,,da E. Goode of 81 Eastern
Miss h ,aft Sunday afternoon for
avenue e. W. where she will resume her
fV'i dufies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
.IIGUSTA LOCALS
-rr,rRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial , aass" peter B. Kynes
m '0ld Ian Strain; News and
Ths G0's Special matinee at 400.
The Washington times., 1926-08-07
4 0 NJ { EXHIBIT.
IS POPULAR

0ne.fifth OF the entire Washing.
ton Auditorium. at Nineteenth and
B Streets, has been allotted to local
and national exhibitors. who are to
take part in the Better Homes and
Building Exposition of the Wash.
tneton Real Estate Board, October
Ito %. q
Since the opening of the boards
exposition offices two weeks ago at
1915. X ST., next to the offices of
the board, So exhibitors have been.
obtained. These exhibitors range
from those who desire to show
vaEfous goods and give demonstra-
tons In booths to those who viii
erect entire houses completely fur
n1shed within the auditorium.
The offices OF the board. under
the direction of Clarence F Dono-
hoe, president. and James P. Schtck,
exscutive secretary and treasurer,
are planning to make this exposi.
ton one, OF the most interesting and
elaborate undertake by a real
estate board.
Features Of interest to builders,
architects, contractors, n1anufac:
tuEers and the. general public are
belng planned.
The Washington times., 1926-08-07
REAL " COURSE
T0B|E BE: TIER

An entirely different procedure
in conducting the real estate course
which will begin in the 7. Al. C. A.,
might school under the auspices Of
the washington Real Estate Board.
November I, has been planned. d
Heretofore the course has con-
sisted wholly Of lectures by out
standint men In the financial and.
real estate business OF the city
According to James p. Schick. ex-
ecutive secretary of the Real Estate
Board. the new plans call for the
lecture system as heretofore, but.
in addition thereto texts books on
various real estate subjects will be
used Students will be required To
The Washington times., 1926-08-07
ARTISTIC HOME
IS PLANNED

Long Island. home Of some Of
the country's most celebrated
artists and writers. will send sew
eral Of her leading landscape archi-
tects to Washington shortly, at the
request Of prominent Washing
tonian, states the r. e. Latimer
Land Company.
These architects will be engaged
by a buyer in Rock Greek Hills,
AL they will design for him an
artistic entrance to his future
home. including Japanese gardens.
etc. This is illustrative OF the
pride owners OF Rock Creek Hills
property take in their estates.
The Latiner Company also re.
ports that two OF its new homes
The Washington times., 1926-08-07
CHURCH MEETS
IN T.HEATER

At ameeting Of the First Con.
gregationel Church July ~. it was
announcer that, beginning August
s. morning services win be held 1t
theS Metropolitan Theater. Tenth
and r Streets Northwest, and eve.
ming services at the Eighth Street
Temple, Eighth and III Streets
Northwest pending the construction
of a new church building, funds for
which are now being raised:
The preacher tomorrow at both
services viii be DIR. J.. Percival
Huget of Brooklyn, who will speak
at III q. m. on Believe in the
Light. " and at b. IN. an Treasure
In Every Field Or. Huget Is the
pastor Of the Tompkins Avenue Con
gregafional Church, Brooklyn, and
The Washington times., 1926-08-07
CHICAGO REALTORS SEEK
TO CURB SMOKE EVIL

10 aid in reducing smoke II
Chicago, the renting and manage.
ment division Of the Chicago Real
Estate Board, has been arranging
! series Of ..better firing demon,
STATIONS.
Practical talks are being given
by experts to the janitors Of
ay,artnnent buildings iii an effort
ft1 obtain more efficient manage
ment Of heating and to lessen
the smoke evil. The Chicago Flat
Janitors' Union has been co-operaJ-
ing in these demonstrations.
Don't miss the opening chapters
Of ''The Taxi Dancer In The
Times on Monday, August 3.
The Washington times., 1926-08-07

has made 4 notable career as a
teacher. speaker and writer.
Music. win be furnished at the
services by quartet composed or
Miss Gladys I. Price. soprano; Mrs.
Nellie Shore. contralto; Robert NJ.
clone. tenor. and William I. Cross,
bass, with Charles Z. Ferry at the
organ. Mr.. Ferry is directing the
rlusic for the month Of August,
while Mrs. Ruby Smith StanI. choir
director and soprano IN the regil-
lar churct quartet, is away from
the city for her vacation.
The Sunday School win meet al.
n:45 a. M. the adult department at
the Metropolitan Theater, and the
primary department at ~ Grant
Pl. The Senior society Of Christian
Endeavor will meet at $50 p. m.
at the Eighth Street Temple. The
rapic for the meeting is What
Books Have j Found Worth While?
Why?n and the leader Is Miss Sell
ma Anderson.
The Washington times., 1926-08-07

on Cathedral Heights viii be ready
for prospective purchasers about
August is. These homes are mod.
erl in every way, and from pre-
vious sales records on property
III this section, their early sale y
anticipated.