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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09
OAKLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Hewes and son
Gordon returned Tuesday night from
a two weeks vacation passed in Ban
gor and Portland and Old Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wood have re-
turned from an automobile trip to Old
Orchard and the White Mountains.
The public schools in town opened
Tuesday morning with the following
teachers. Williams High school
Principafs Norman D. Lothrop; sub
master. Leroy Mckinney: manual
training, Ray Getchell; Latin and
French, Miss Simpson; commercial,
Miss Trip: music. Mrs. Wills: do
nestle science, Mrs. Morse. Eighth
grade, Mrs. Gagne and Mrs. Bacon.
Seventh grade, Mrs. Gordon. Sixth
grade, Miss Kerr. Fifth grade, Mrs.
Stevens Second and first grades, Miss
Richardson. Miss Stevenson. Libby
Hill, Miss Janet Taylor. Union school,
Mrs. Newhall.
Regular meeting tonight Of Acme
Rebekah Lodge at 7.30 in Odd Fellows
hall. A good attendance is desired.
Notice has been received Of the an
nouncement of civil service examine
ton for substitute clerk and village
carrier at the Oakland post office. APP
plications and examination may be Sc
cured at the Oakland pof office.
Mrs. Antonio Williamg Of Boston Is
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PITTSTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Morrill,, who
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Reed in Randolph, have re-
turned to their home.
John Croker and Herbert Croker
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Croker, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfred Thompson,
Mrs. Weber Of Woodfords and Miss
Harriet Moody of Lewiston, were
cahers over the weekend of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Thompson.
Fred Katon of Montesano. Wash.
was a caller of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Thompson last week.
Mrs. Elliot Foster and daughter,
Nathalie OF West Newton, Mass, are
guests of Mrs. Jessie Croker.
EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Charles B.
Allen and daughters, Marion and Mar
Jorie and Miss Mabel Hutchins Of
Washington, d. c., are guests at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Scott.
Weekend guests at the Wilscot
We're Mr.. and Mrs. Charles johnson
OF East Milton. Mass, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Wilbur and Mr.. and Mrs. ].
-Varney of Dorchester, Mass.
Miss Mona Plum of Springfield,
Mass, Is a guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. F. L. Scott.
~.A' ~tAN AL sos ShiAOIu ScSklHS
and family Of Richmond, were Sun
day visitors at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Seekins.
L. ]. Hewey of Augusta, passed the
weekend at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Myra Reid.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. v. Cary and Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Allyn and daugh-
tiers, Patricia and Lois. passed the
weekend with relatives in Foxcroft.
Wesley Macomber, Miss Emma
Boynton and Mrs. Nathaniel George
passed the weekend at Foxboro,
Mass
The Masquerade dance at Academy
hall, Saturday evening, was very
enjoyable affair, over 60 couples be-
ing present and a large number APP
pearing in costume. There will be a
Poverty ball at the same hall on next
Saturday evening. September : IL.
This is to beR benefit dance and it is
hoped a larg.5 number may attend
and help the good cause.
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Two Sentenced to
Kennebec County Jail
For Drunken Driving

For driving an automobile on
Temple street while under the influ-
ence Of intoxicating liquor Gideon
Roy was sentenced yesterday morn
ing by Judge Charles w. Atchley in
the municipal court to pay a fine of
$500 and costs of 1851 and two
months in Jail. with an additional
two months in default of payment.
A second charge against him
drunkenness-was placed on file.
Testimony given by Chief of Po-
lice Franklin D. Gaskell, Deputy
Marshall Albert Thibodeau, and Es-
dras Pomerleau, the latter of whom
was a companion of Roy's on Sept.
3, when the two men were arrested,
was sufficient in the mind of the
court to establish the defendants
guilt.
Both officers stated that the man
was indisputabIy under the influence
of liquor when arrested.
Pomerleau said that he met Roy
on Silver street last Friday, and that
he had not known the man prior to
this meeting. Becoming acquaint-
ed, he was asked to take a ride to a
certain farm to get tire for the car.
On the way back they stopped at a
place which he did not name and got
something to drink. They arrived in
Waterville at about P. NJ, parking
the car on Temple street. Later they
were arrested by the local police in
answer to call stating that two
drunken men were in the vicinity of
Temple or Charles street.
Pomerleau was tried and sentenced
Saturday last.
Joseph Blanchette, Of Sn1ithfield,
charged with drunken driving, and
whose case was continued from last
Saturday. was found guilty by Judge
Atchley and sentenced to pay fine
of 5000 and costs and serve two
months in Jail, with an additional
two months In default of payment.
F. Harold Dubord, local attorney,
who represented Mr.. Blanchette ap-
pealed the case to the January term
Of the superior court.
The defendant was apprehended
Wednesday. September l. by State
Highway Officer Flynt on the road
between Oakland and Smithfield
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Ernest Lapham, and Ruth Lapham
went Sunday to Bethel.
Marshall Rogers went Friday, to
Colchester, Conn, to resume his
duties as teacher in the Grammar
school
The Community Circle will meet
Wednesday evening. September 8,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh Pierce.
Wesley and Edith Wettre and
Mrs. E. Wettre of Maiden, Mass, who
have been passing two weeks in
Maine, returned home, Monday.
Mrs. V. r. Sylvester passed the
week at Indian Rest.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Slocomb pass
ed the weekend at Rye Beach, n. H.
CoRNER-Miss Ethel Ashford left
Tuesday morning for Wollaston
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jonah, Of
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Seymore
White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxcy Kendrick and
two children and Miss Susan Ken
drick went to Orono, Sunday by auto.
Miss Kendrick remained and will
teach there through the coming year.
Irving Getchell has been appointed
Constable for the town.
Mrs. Harriet Libby, Miss Jessie
Libby, Mrs. Eleanor Nutting, Miss
Florence Libby. Mrs. Elsie Libby and
daughter, Helen and Miss Flora
Aver, passed last week at Old
Orchard.
Mrs. Allie Ham Weber. of Provi-
dence. R. L. is stopping with Mrs.
Nellie Seldom for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alanson Danforth
and family took a trip to Freeport,
Sunday.
Miss Matte Knight has returned
from a visit with relatives in Massa-
chusetts and New Hampshire.
Frank Springer is employed in
Lewiston.
Miss Marion Earle has gone to
Rochester, n. H., where she will
teach.
Max Mittlebachert, of r. l., is Wis
iting his brother, Otto Mittlebachert.
Merle Brown, who is employed in
New Hampshire visited his mother
over Labor Day.
Earle Francis Huntington, who has
been employed at North East Harbor
for the summer returned home Fri
day.
, Charles Campbell has purchased
the store owned by George Lee.
About so people were out to hear
the speeches by Gov. Brewster and
Cong. Nelson Saturday morning at
the first stop in the Whirlwind Raj
ly or kennebec county.
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FARMINCTON
Allen-Odell

Eleanor daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie D. Odell of Pennington, and
John. son of the late Archie and
Mrs. Annie Allen, of Livermore
Falls. were married last Saturday
| night, unknown to most of their
Pennington friends, at the home of
the brides parents on Perham
street, the ceremony being perform
ed by Rev. A. A. Rouner, pastor Of
the Old South church, the double
| ring service being used. Fred Adj
ans of Livermore Falls was best
man, Mrs. Fred Adams was matron
of honor, and little Miss Grace Ad-
ans was flower girl, the ring bearer
being Richard Odell, brother of the
bride. The home was attractively
decorated and there were many
gifts. Following the ceremony there
was reception and delicious re-
freshments were served. The cou-
pie soon left for a honeymoon trip
to parts unknown, and in two weeks
will be at home on Sewall street,
Livermore Falls.
The year book of Colonial Daugh-
ters' Chapter. Daughters of the
American Revolution, is in the hands
OF the printer and will be distrib-
uted at the next meeting, which will
take place September %, and is the
one meeting in the year held at Will
ton, WIN the hostesses will be Addie
J.. Hiscock. Addie Trefethen, Doro-
thy Trefethen, Abbie Wilkins, Elean-
or Bump. Thrace Orr, and Ethel
Goodspeed.
Fred N. Beal and Charles Denni-
son of Phillips were in town on BUSH
ness today.
George Hodgkins, who has been
away all summer, is in town for a
few days.
Among those who attended the
State fair and the shrine events in
Lewiston today are Roy F. Cannon,
DR.. w. NJ. Pierce, J. Clinton Met
calf, Fred c: Pratt and Fred Blanch-
ard of Pennington. Many from
here will attend the fair later in the
week.
There will be meeting of Frank
lin Chapter. No. A. Royal Arch Ma
sons, next Tuesday evening. the first
fol. work since June. when there will
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Mayor to Receive
A Decorated Cake
From Baking Co.

TODAY hundreds or bakers
throughout America will simultahe-
ously present a decorated cake and
a huge pie TO the mayor of their
-espective cities. With the presen-
.ation goes an invitation to attend
The 10Th annual convention of the
National American Bakers Associa-
ton 10 be held at Atlantic City, Sep
tember 10Th to the oath.
In Waterville, E. B. Harris of Har-
ris Baking Company, our will known
local baker, has been selected for
this honor. At II o'clock today May
or Libbey will be presented by Mr..
Harris with a large, beautifully iced
and decorated cake bearing the
words, Take Waterville, Maine, to
the A. B. A" Mr.. Libbey will also
receive a mammoth hot mince pie,
IS inches in diameter.
Mr.. Harris is hoping that the may
or will so enjoy these wholesome
products of a modern bakery that
he can't resist attending the con-
vention, where more than 1000 men
of the same profession together with
their wives, will meet with the sole
object of discussing better bread and
better methods for the advancement
Of the baking industry. An industry
which today ranks as the seventh
largest in the United States.
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LITCHFIELD
True Family Reunion

A most enjoyable occasion was the
True Family Reunion held at Litch-
field Grange hall on Labor day. De-
spite the rain a goodly number gath
cred to meet their kindred and par
take of the days festivities.
They came from widely separate
sections Of this and other states. A
huge kettle of fish chowder was pre-
pared under the supervision of Frank
P. True of Augusta and proved to be
a most delicious dish. Two bushels
Of ears of corn was cooked to add to
the menu. Other good things filled
the tables. Seventy five partook of
the dinner. After dinner business
session was held with j. X. True of
Portland. presiding. Articles of in
corporation were read and adopted.
The following officers were elected:
President, ]. X. True; vice president,
F. n. Adams; secretary, Cora Cram:
treasurer, Mrs. F. N. Adams. A board
Of directors was appointed. The old
est persons present were Mrs. Rose
True Wilder, So; Orrin A. True, 81.
The following were present, Mr..
and Mrs. E. P. True, Hyde Park,
Mass; Mrs. Elizabeth True Spear,
Rockport; Mrs. Rose True Wilder,
Miss Frances True, Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
mer n. True all of Hope, Me-: Mr..
and Mrs. L. p. True and sons, Gerald
and Kermit. Gardiner: Mrs. o. A.
True End and daughter, Barbara Of
Gardiner: Evelyn Day. Lewiston,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. True, Angus
ia: Mr.. and Mrs. Bert True and chill
dren, Daniel. and \ Thelma, Harley
Bartlett, Barre, VT: Mrs. Eugenia
Keith. Melrose. Mass; Mrs. Nellie
Powers, Portland; Mr. and Mrs. ]. K.
True and nephews, Maurice and Rob-
ert True, Portland; Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene Lowe and son. George True Lowe,
Miss Mertelle Snow. George Snow.
Phyllis Hancock. all Of Gray Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Maxwell. Augusta; Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Perley, vassalboro:
Miss Mabel Hatch, Lewiston: Mr..
and Mrs. e. e. Bragg and daughter.
Marjorie, Cumberland Center; Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar True. Monmouth;
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Police Chief Warns
Motorists to Prevent
Accident Near Schools

Chief Of Police Franklin D. Has
kell stated yesterday that whereas
the public schools of the city are
now opened. he would suggest that
all motorists having at heart the
safety Of the children. restrict them
selves to a moderate rate of speed
when approaching school houses,
and particularly on College avenue,
toward which the masses of girls
and boys direct their steps. especially
at the close OF the afternoon sessions.
From Sis A. NJ. to 9 A. NJ, 1880 A.
M. to 1918 P. NJ. P. NJ to 1880 P.
NJ, and $3.50 p. NJ, to Ais P. NJ. add .
ed caution should be used, as these
are the periods when the children
pour in and out of the school build
ings.
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| Lewiston Tuesday to attend State
fair. being delayed a day by the Sc
| we're rain of Monday.
Mrs. Sarah Sweet has returned to
her home in Mansfield, Mass, after a
| two weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
H. L. Goodwin Of Stewart avenue.
The September meeting of Excel
sior Pomona Grange will be held at
Berry Mills with Webb River Grange
this week Thursday and it will be
| distinctly a home economics meeting.
The program, which may be subject
to some variation. includes: Opening
and flag salute, greeting by Mrs. Cora
b. White. response by Lee Savage of
Chesterville Grange, comforting the
degree Of Pomona, report of subordi-
| nate Grange lecturers for their respec-
tive Oranges, demonstrations by the
members of the various boys and
girls clubs under the direction of
Miss Louise Quincy, home demonstra-
ton agent and George E. Lord. county
agent Of the Franklin County Farm
Bureau, and special features under
the direction of Mrs. Gertrude F.
Hodgkins of Pennington Grange and
Mrs. Nellie Chapman of New Sharon
Grange. A fine meeting is assured and
a large attendance is expected. A pic
mic dinner will be an important fea-
ture.
DR.. and Mrs. Lyde Pratt and son
Loring, who have been with their
relatives here for some time, have re-
turned to their home in Penns Grove,
n. ].
Miss Mildred Thomas went to San
ford Monday and will teach there the
coming year.
Dr. Clyde L. Austin. James Flint
and Edward Smith are enjoying trip
which includes the climbing of Mt
Katahdin.
S. Potter 4Gorton has been engaged
as principal of the Mechanic Falls
High school. and will begin his duties
there next Monday.
Mrs, Harold McInnis of New Lon
don, Conn, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Pooler.
Miss Madeline Edwards has gone to
Winthrop, Mass. where she will teach
in one of the graded schools the COM
ing year.
Miss Mildred Gay, who has been in
California for several months, has
returned and is now the guest Of Miss
Bertha Rice.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Harris are en-
joying an outing on the shore of Weld
Pond, better known as Lake Webb.
The American Legion Auxiliary
will elect officers at the meeting next
Thursday evening. and the losing
team in the recent membership drive
will serve a supper at which the men,
bers Of the winning team will be
their guests.
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be work in the Past Master and
Most Excellent Master degrees, with
several candidates. a. lunch will be
served after the work. n
There will be stated conclave Of
Pilgrim Commandery, No. 10, K. T..
IN Masonic hall Friday evening, Sept.
II, at 7.3O o'clock, for work in the
1llustrious Order OF the Red Cross
and the OrderSof Knights Of. Malta.
this being the first meeting for work
since the summer vacation. There
will be a lunch after the work. The
annual meeting will occur in Octo-
Der, previous to which there will be
a special meeting for work in the
Order of the Temple. the date OF
which has not yet been announced.
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I'LL. MAN INvENTS new FORD
GAS SAVER & QUICK STARTER

Walter Critchlow, 4617 NJ street,
Wheaton. ILL.,, has patented a new
gas saver and quick starter that
beats anything ever gotten out.
With 1t on Fords show as high as Sc
miles on gallon. Other makes do
equally well. This new invention
iaya: &c: and o a .ts. For start
pleteIy de-earbonizes the engine. Mr..
Critchlow offers free to quickly
advertise. Write him for one. He
also wants County and State Dis
tributors who can make $500 to $4,000
per month.
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WinslOw Woman
Missing Since Aug. 81

Mrs. Amanda Name Of Baker
street, Winslow, who disappeared
from her home August 81, leaving
the house at that time for the pur-
pose of paying fine to Recorder j:
A. Letourneau Of the municipal court
for assault and battery on a lad OF
-. Since that evening she has not
returned, so her husband stated.
She is a woman 25 years Of age; 5
feet. inches tall; weight 1876 pounds.
Round face; no teeth on either side
of upper jaw; two teeth I'M front.
Wears a brown coat with fur on bot
tom. red dress, green hat, black
stockings. It is thought she may be
in Augusta.
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Two new mo Parking" signs were
Yesterday placed in front Of the Sill
ysr Theater. The pavement between
,hen, will be stenciled in white paint
- indicate the time at which no
nsrking will be allower, that is. from
1.sD P, N. TO P. NJ.
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Mr.. and Mrs. P. e.. Frost, Auburn;
Donald Small, Fairfield; Miss Evelyn
Small. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Farr and
daughter, Constance, Miss Maud
Bartlett, Alfred Bartlett, Mr.. and Mrs.
| F. NJ. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. True,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. True, Mr.. and
Mrs. Laurence Kimball and children,
Jesse T. True, Miss Fannie w. True,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. True. Walter S.
| True, 2nd, Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Cram,
Kenneth and Doris Cram, Mr.. and
Mrs. John True. Fred True, Windsor.
| Letters were read from George
True, Middletown, Conn. and Cynthia
and Ralph Crossman, San Francisco,
| Cal. Music was furnished byrMr. and
Mrs Harold Goodwin. West Gardiner.
| Dancing was enjoyed by young and
| old. When the goodbyes were said all
expressed the hope to meet at the
7 same place next year ON Labor day.
/ A committee was appointed to draw
up resolutions on the death of Miss
Polly Clark Of Portland, consisting
of Mrs. o. A. True, Mrs. R. T. True
and Alfred Bartlett. Miss Clarke
was the official historian of the True
family.
! Marion Maxim, who has been
| passing the summer with her par
| ents on Lake Cobbosseecontee re-
| turned to her home in Newtonville,
| Mass, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Maxwell. Mrs.
| R. E. Tozier and children. passed a
| few days last week at Indian Rest,
| returning home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. True and
nephews, Maurice Jr., and Robert
True of Portland, passed the week
end and holiday with Mr.. and Mrs
r. T. True at THE Lodges"
E. D. Cram and family passed
Sunday at Cundys Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Alden and
little Wallace Allen were Sunday
callers at F. n. Adams.
L. Harley Bartlett Of Barre, VT,
and sister Eugenia B. Keith of Mel
| rose, Mass, arrived Sunday. to pass
the holiday with their sister. Maud
Bartlett and attend the True re-
union.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Maxim. who have
passed the summer at their camp on
the Cobbosseecontee, returned to
their home in Newtonville, Mass,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. K True with
Maurice and Robert Of Portland and
Mrs. r. T. True were Sunday cal
lers at F. n Adams.
Kenneth Cram, who has been at
Camp Minnetonka through the sum-
mer, has returned home.
PLAINS-Miss Rilla Bartlett, who
has been passing few weeks with
her sister at Norway, returned home,
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Dumells and
son, of Rochester. n. H, are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. r. Small.
Lester Weber Of Gardiner, was q
Sunday guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
ent Weber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Currier Of
Maiden, Mass. are passing a few
days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Packard
and Mrs. Ethel Packard Pattep, Of
Los Angeles. Cal. who have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Pack
ard, started on their return trip. Sat-
urday.
Miss Ruth Kicker Of Lawrence.
Mass. who has been a guest at the
Lapham homestead, returned home,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank wheelock Of
MASS, were CdHSTS
Monday. at the home of Mrs. E. T.
Packard.
Mrs. Elmer Campbell and daugh-
tiers, Adelaide and Doris, are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Pack
ard.
Mr.. and Mrs B. E. Packard, who
have been at their summer home,
Tacoma Lakes, returned to Augusta,
Sunday.
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,,.,,ns Theatre: Wed. and Thurs,
ha't 90 the cinema sensation 'Varie-
seq. 18th Emil Jannings and Lya De-
y W. charlie Chase in Crazy Like a
Ius" .s latest news reel; Al Drouin at
~. Wurlitzer organ.
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silver Theatre: All this week, The
-, Young Players present The
I Tee. of Hashim," a mystery drama;
fi.nia,ties between the acts; matinee
Ned. and Sat.
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r,s Board Of Registration closed
last evening, and will not be again
~ IA session until the day of election.
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I Farmer Sheriff Henry F. Cum
.,;nrs and George Taylor, of Augusta
1 Msre business callers in the city yes
terday.
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ruEATER ATTRACTIONS

- House: Wed. and Thurs,
opet 80 George Walsh in The Kick
Sept Margaret Livingston in Charles
on -. new play, "A Trip to China
HOVE two-part comedy, "Vamping
town. =. walter Hood and his or
chestra-
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Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Belleveau, OF
Old Orchard, stopped over in the city
two days to visit Mrs. Belleveau's
mother Mrs. George Jones, of IL
Temple street. The couple are on
their way to Pressure Isle, where they
nlan to remain for about a week.
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Ukelele Soloist
Has Ukelele Made Of
COcoanut Shell

Mr.. Peterson. ukelele soloist with
Vierra's Hawaiians. which gave one
OF the best, highest class and most
pleasing musical entertainments Far
mington people ever listened to. in
the Chautauqua tent Tuesday even
ing, had with him a decided novelty
in the shape of the first ukelele made
from cocoanut shell ever brought
into the United States. He did not
use 1t in the concert, but few were
privileged to hear it privately We'd
nesday morning before he left town,
and it was indeed privilege. Mr..
Peterson Is an artist Of high order,
is author of the most popular in
struction books in use in this coun-
try. for both ukelele and guitar, and
is equally versatile as player on
both.
The fall term Of the Pennington
State Normal School opened today
with a capacity attendance Of about
$50, with some students still to ar
rive. and some applications declined
because of lack of accommodations.
All the dormitories are full and many
of the stdents have rooms in private
houses
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Mrs. Martha Sawtelle of 81 Elm
street passed away at her home
wednesday morning at the age of IS
years. Mrs. Sawtelle was born in
oakland. passing the greater part of
ner lifetime there. The funeral will
pc held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Redington undertaking par.
Tors and will be private. Burial will
pc IN Springer cemetery, Sidney.
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new Atlantic and Pacific store
VIII De opened within a few days on
Iemple street, in the building for
merry occupied by the Poulin Fur.
nlture Company. Shelves have been
Installed, the interior redecorated.
ana some stock being moved in.