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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20


There was a meeting Of Nepotcew,
the younger group of Camp Fire
Girls. at the home of Miss Henrietta
Page, Tuesday evening. There was
q short business session, after which
the girls worked on the emblem SYM
bolic of their name. A new camp
fire song entitled Burn, Fire Burns"
was learned. The rest of the eve
ming was passed in playing games.
Refreshments We're served in the
dining room and consisted of sand
witches, cocoa and cake.
After the lunch the guests sat
around the table and told stories.
! There were II present. A hike is
planned for next week If weather
and travelling are. suitable.
The regular business meeting of
the First Philathea class of the Fed
Grated church will be held Wednes-
! day evening. Jan. 20, at 7.30, in the
church parlors.
The Ladies' Circle of the Method
list church met Tuesday afternoon in
regular session with the president,
Mrs. Carrie Macpherson. There was
brief business session, at which
time plans were made for the con-
hodASC VI Tie SAFE OIL Inelr nedltn
flour. The social hour was followed
by delicious refreshments of shrimp
salad, warm biscuit, tea and peanut
waters. The next meeting will be
, held in two weeks with Mrs. Lila
Friend.
Next Saturday afternoon between
and there will be a social at the
vestry of the Methodist church for
the Home Guards and Mothers Jew
els, two children's auxiliaries of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society.
The mite boxes will be, opened and
games will be played. The social
will be in charge of Mrs. Maria
Cooley and her helpers.
For the occasion the Grand atron
| appointed Mrs. Josephine Lancaster
| as grand chaplain and Mrs. Mildred
| r. Weston as grand organist. Mrs.
Ethel Moore, the retiring worthy
matron spoke very nicely to the
members of the chapter. Mrs. Par
ker, the new matron, greeted the
! members and visitors in we'll chosen
words and made presentations to the
grand matron and marshal She al
| so pesented Msr. Moore with the past
matron's jewel.
Before the meeting u delicious
NAAA>ANNh PiS supper was oSIfcu uu-
der tie direction of the following
cormittee: Mr.. and Mrs. f. P. Whit
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Savage, Mrs.
Emma M. Simpson. DR.. and Mrs. w.
S. Stinchfield, Mrs. Janet and Miss
JEANNE Thomson, Mrs. Laura Twad-
ellie. Mrs. Mabel Viles, Mrs Abbie
S. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard We'll
Ter, DIR. and Mrs. George E. Young
Miss Edith Young, Fred Wood, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Mitchell. Miss Doris
Eaton. The tables were lighted by
candles during the supper hour pro-
ducing most pleasing effect.
Perley Stevens returned to his en-
ployment in Waterville, after passing
the week end with his family.
There will be an old fashioned
dance given by the Skowhegan
Grange at their hall, Friday evening,
Jan. 22. Music will be furnished by
Rube's novelty orchestra. All the
dances that were familiar to father
and motF"r viii be on the orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
O. &. S. installation

At special meeting of Somerset
chapter, o. e. S., held Monday eve
ming the following officers were in
stalled by Grand Matron, Julia
Vickery and Grand Marshal, Emory
CHM of Belfast. Worthy Matron,
Mrs. Harriet Parker: Worthy Patron,
Harry Smith; assistant matron,
Mrs. Eva Mcclure; secretary, Miss
Edith NJ. Churchill; treasurer. Mrs.
Velma NJ. S. Ladd; conductress, Mrs,
Lou f. E. Eames: assistant, Mrs
Ora w. Valliere; chaplain, Mrs
Jesse G. Plummer; marshal, Mrs
Laura Twadell; organist. Miss Mil
dred r. Weston; Adah. Miss JEANNE
Thomson; Ruth, Mrs. Kate c. Hol-
brook; Esther, Miss Florence Phil
brick; Martha. Mrs. Birdena Conant;
Electa. Mrs. Lena Dyer: Warder
Mrs. Dea Smith; sentinel. Twin r
Ladd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

last longer. Little tummies not upset. And Life
Savers are kind to tiny teeth.
They're safe and wholesome You may conscien-
tousy be generous with Life Savers for they are the
ideal candy for little folks.
Six favors are displayed at all good stores so you
may help yourself: Pep-o-mnt, Wnt-o-green, CHM
ONION, Lic-o-rice, Glove and Violet Five cents
package.-Life Savers, Inc, Port Chester, NY.
'' ';: "a Is =: 1Tl7Ilk!zil|1a
kWN),S Safe for
NIZS2~ tiny teeth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

"This is the only kind of candy like my own
children to have,' the dentist told the mother.
"These little Life Saver minis are much better
for little folks. Try the new Violet flavor Children
love them.'
Every growing child Graves sweets. Active little
bodies demand sugar. But chidren's candy must be
pure-and they should not overeat.
Life Savers, the little candy minis with the hole
Qe shape) this problem in just the right
way. They are china-hara and deliciously favored.
This that Life Savers are eaten slowly.
Children suck them to make those wonderful havors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

Robbins of Skowhegan. were Sunday
guests of Mrs. Bigelow's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Miller.
Mrs. Harold Smith was in Port
land several days last week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-26

left eye was impaired when he was
struck by flying shrapnel in the
battle Of st. Mihiel. O'Brien said
he served more than twenty months
while blind in his left eye.
Couldn't Re-emlist
''Why, I don't believe the old
colonel himself knew my eye was
bad" he said with a chuckle.
O'Brien received his discharge
from the Army nearly two years ago
and was not allowed to re-enlist. He
said his blind eye kept him out OF
service.
"Ill say its a pretty dirty trick
not to let me get back in fighting
toys after giving nearly half my life
following flags that I thought were
for the right cause" O'Brien said.
O'Bren. who had been selling The
Times downtown, said he was merely
existing and wished that he could
see some OF his old comrades. He
said he served with the 10th Reg1
ment, LIST Division, In France
O'Brien also asserts he Is a cousin
of Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, a IA
vorite welterweight of bygone years
'FWhy, I'd even carry a stretchei
if they would take me back, the
old soldier said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-26
Army Veteran
Year1,s for
Khaki
Old Fighter, In Jail, Says
Blind Eye Kept Him
Out of Ring.

Blind in his left eye and carrying
marks Of nineteen wounds received
in nearly thirty-three years of Army
life, two-thirds Of the time following
the Stars and Stripes, Jack O'Brien
SO, of New York City, held in city
prison Thursday on vagrancy charge,
said that he would do anything If
he could don the khaki again and
shoulder a musket.
The veteran was arrested Thurs
day after William Moore, 1705 Lud
low Ave. Standard Oil filing station
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-26

attendant at Capitol Ave. and New
York ST., told Detectives Schubert
and Tooley that a half dollar was
missing from the cash drawer short
ly after O'Brien left the station.
But as there was no evidence
against him O'Brien was released in
municipal court.
Denies Taking Money
''No, I didn't take any money"
O'Brien said. e''Why I'd be a piker
to steal that little amount"
According to the old soldiers
story, he enlisted in the United
States Army when he was % and
first saw service in the Spinish-
American War. He then served two
years and two months in the Boer
army, receiving two~bullet wounds.
After leaving the Boer service he
re-enlisteG In the American Army
and then after obtaining his dis
charge served nearly four years
with Villa in Mexico as lieutenant.
O'Brien said he held the rank of top
sergeant for eighteen years in the
American Army.
After leaving Villa, O'Brien said
he re-joined the American Army and
saw three years and one month of
service In France. Vision in his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
TTH
i r acy
Here's a Guess as to What
viii Happen at Polls
Today.
BY NJ. Il. Tracy

1t is safer to guess what will hap
pen one hundred years hence than
during the next twenty-four hours,
but with a national election in
progress, the temptation is simply
too great, so here goes:
The Democrats will gain at least
six seats in the Senate ard from
fifteen to twenty in the House.
Al Smith will be elected governor
of New York. by a majority of $50,
900 or more, while the chances favor
Wadsworth for Senator.
Frank Willis, Republican, will beat
Pomerene, Democrat, for the Sen
ate in Ohio; Barley, Democrat, will
beat Ernst, Republican, in Kentucky
Halves, Democrat, will beat Will
liams, Republican. in Missouri. and
Thomas, Democrat, will beat Har.
reid, Republican. in Oklahoma.
In Massachusetts and Illinois, the
senatorial race Is very close, with
Walsh, Democrat, having more than
an even chance to win in the former,
and Frank Smith, Republican, In
the latter.
Tt seems probable that Maryland
will send Tydings, Democrat, to the
Senate, rather than Weller. Repub.
lican.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
MARS AND RADIO

Present interest in the planet Mars due to its
approach to the earth, brings the surface again
all sorts of vague theories and illusions about the
part radio might play in attempts to communi-
cate with the Martians
If those ideas ever ring true, smash goes one of
the finest pet theories about radio.
That's the famous Heaviside layer theory,
evolved by the late Prof. Heavisde of England. On
it is based entire belief to how radio
transmitted and received, and solution to the
question why these radio signals don't fly directly
into space.
The Heaviside theory presupposes the existence
Of mysterious layer, perhaps magnetic, above our
atmosphere, about 100 miles up, which defects the
radio waves hurled from our broadcast and other
radio stations and returns them to the EARTH where
they may be received.
Whether there's leak in this layer, to
let stray shoot out farther into space can not
be ascertaned But supposing a leak-well, it
takes a powerful receiver to tune in radio signal
from station 1900 miles away
Mars is distant 100000 miles when it's
nearest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
BY Walter ID. Hickman

The Wagner spirit was caught
last night by Fritz Reiner and his
Cincinnati symphony Orchestra and
by Lauritz Melchoir, Metropolitan
opera tenor, in the first orchestral
concert of the series under the di'
rection OF Ona B. Talbot at the Mu
rat this season.
NV most personal enjoyment was
obtained when Melchoir sang Sieg-
fried's forging song from "Siegfried,"
by Wagner, with the orchestra.
Here you find the smithy motif
and you often get the beating OF
the hammers as a background which
aids in getting over the story of this
number.
Melchoir looks like a football play
er. but sings as one inspired. He
hits his high notes with ease, and
there seems to be no limit to his
volume. Last night at the Murat
was his first appearance in this city.
To say that he created a favor
able impression is to put the truth
rather mildly. 1 think he was at
his best in the first group. which
included Siegmunds love song from
"Valkyrie." Siegfried's Melting Song
and the Forging Song.
Nine. Schumann-Heink warned me
only a few days ago that this young
tenor would create furore, and he
did Just that. There were often
cries of "BravoI" and "Grand!" after
several Of his numbers. He sings
with rare ease and seems to be I'M
usually sure of himself.
Melchoir is possessed with what
call a growing personality. And
that is needed by any tenor. OF
course, the voice and the training
are the things which makes one
better singer, but the love OF
music, the real love, must be pres
ent in all great singers. And Mel
choir has this rare and fine love for
grand music.
And now for the orchestra.
Musical circles here will talk most
probably about Reiner and his or
chestra playing 'Knovanchtchina"
by Moussorgsky, that is the intro
duction. 1t tells the story of dawn
coming over the Red Square at Mos.
cow. 1t has delicate charm with
Just an indication of the tragedy OF
the day. At times it was like a
whisper. Magnificently played by
Reiner and the orchestra.
Three orchestral 'sketches, 1.-THE
Sea- by Debussy, again gave the
conductor and the orchestra a
chance to create a delicate web of
charm and peace only to rise like
the sea in a mighty roar when a
storm comes. Here is great or
chestral work on the part of Reiner
and the orchestra.
! 1 could go into detail regarding
the other numbers. but / have tried
to tell you of the greatest beauty
offered at this concert. 1 go to
symphony concert first to get
1
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
Palace Theater Hunts for Talent

Telephone calls from persons who
wished further information con-
corning The Times-Ardath Talent
Hunt all but swamped Fred Ardath's
secretary at the Palace Theater to-
day. Since the hunt was only
inaugurated Friday it is apparent
that there will be many who will
avail themselves OF the opportunity
to start out on stage careers.
Fred Ardath, vaudeville star, who
opens an engagement at the Palace
Nov. IA with His Merry Ways. will
introduce a new era Of entertain
ment augmenting the usual program
Of feature pictures and variety acts.
Ardath, who has been producing for
the stage in New York, desires new
talent and The Times is broadcast
ing his call through its columns.
II you have felt the urge of the
stage, If you have received dramatic
art or musical training or If you
possess ability and talent and desire
to try your hand before the foot
lights, here is your opportunity.
Send your photo, name, address.
telephone number. an account Of
your past stage experience If any, an
account of stage training you have
received if any, to Fred Ardath,
Palace Theater, Indianapolis. Ind.
Your picture may be published in
The Times.
If you possess sufficient talent and
ability tryout on the Palace stage
with Fred Ardath awaits you. There
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
LIFE AFTER DEATH AND
a. THOMAS EDISON
by Mrs. Walter Ferguson

Thomas A. Edison, who less than two years ago
soul, has changed his mind and announces
that all evidence'is in favor of life after death.
This is one excellent thing about religion. We
need take nobody's word infalible about what we
want to believe. Thomas Edison, wise he is, has no
knowledge of the hereafter than you and l.
However, it is good thing that of his
tai caliber who WELD enormous influence over their
fellows will take stand in favor of faith.
From earliest has had belief in i'm
mortal life Whether that belief justified one
for certain But thing is sure it has helped
many unfortunate through bitter moments.
Wiseacres of course, have always sneered at this
expression of faith but for what have such
counted? The most brilliant atheist has no evil
that he is right in his doubts than the veriest
Moron be about his superstitions.
Upon this great question the opinion CT man
is as good as another. Wise know no more than
fools about what after death
But wise often act like fools when they try
throughout centuries of strife and
not take heaven from any man. but you can
wreck his life by snatchng from him his hope in
heaven
Learned like Mr. Edison live upon more
elevated plane than the average mortal. Their SUI
perior mentality supply them with philosophy
that ignores death. The longing within them be
appeased by the power of their intellect But to the
average person of less mentality there must be
vision of future that is perfect than existence
1t is this vision which helps him climb from
the slough of barbarism.
Learned men may be happy doubters Less intel
lgent folk have their faith And who is wise
enough to know which of the two is right?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
THE ROYAL PAY ENVELOPE

I'VE are not rich" says Queen Marie, speaking
of the Roumanian royal family.
Her husband Ferdinand, draws a pay check of
a mere 100000, speaking the American money Ian
guage.
There is an account for travelling expenses and
allowance from the state for the Queen and each
child This amount is not named.
When daughter Marie married the king of
Serbia she was given a check for about $4,000.
This may not strike John Smith of Market ST.
a moving tale No tears of pity may course down
his furrowed cheeks.
But even SO, whe none considers the fairy tales
about kingly exchequers, and when considers in
comes of ordinary families and dowres Of blue
booded American daughters, the Queen may be right
they're not so rich.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
MILK AND WATER

The clash of personalities in New Yorks State
election has caused outsiders to overlook one issue
at stake there today. That issue is public control
and development of water power.
Governor Al Smith, Democratic candidate for re.
election, wants the State government to take full
charge of the 100000 horsepower water resources
still owned by the people of his State. Ogden L.
Mills, Republican candidate, wants private control
and devepolment for private profit.
Mills could not very well want anything else.
His huge family fortune rests In large part on pri-
vate exploitation of water power Until February
of this year he a director of the New England
Power Association. He, and two other members of
his family, directors of the International Paper
Company, controlling water power sites capable of
developing about 100000 hourse power And there
other connections
Faced with this situation, what did Mills do?
He goes as far away from the as possible
lie talked about milk. He based practically his en-
tire campaign a demand for pure milk which
he claimed the Smith administration had failed to
obtain.
When water power becomes national ssue-and
that day rapidly apprenticeship not be fooled by
those who would change the subject to milk-or any
other beverage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
No Major Issues

So far as major issues are con-
cerned, the election day is of small
consequence. Because of internal
discussions. neither party is able to
express itself coherently on any OF
them. Prohibition, the World Court,
farm relief, taxation. and even the
tariff finds both Republicans and
Democrats quite as badly divided
among themselves as opposed TO
each other.
The campaign has swirled around
scandals, local issues and personal
tiles, particularly the latter. Since
last spring. it has amounted to little
more than a parade of names, and
two have stood out with increasing
distinctness. What the American
people are really asking themselves
as they go to the polls is whether
AL Smith will receive the Democratic
nomination for President two years
hence, and whether Calvin Coolidge
will run for a third term.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02

this really fine contribution to better
movies can repeat with ease in all
cities. The secret is that the story
has general appeal-love and loyalty
besides tons of comedy. War has its
side of comedy as well as tragedy.
In the first half of this movie, you
find the fun side of war. Here you get
some delicious comedy on the part OF
Karl Dane. This man made him
self Ia this movie although 1 haven't
heard much Of him since. This may
be his everlasting monument, The
truth is Karl Dane is responsible
to a large degree to the general sue
cess OF THE Big Parade"
These words OF praise for Dane
in no way takes away any Of the
credit which has fallen upon the
shoulders Of John Gilbert and Renee
Adoree. These two supply the heart
and love interest of this big human
story Of the war.
It is in the second part Of the
movie that we get most of the real
fighting. AS far Al am concerned
these war scenes are easily the best
Of any attempt to photograph war.
have seen The Big Parade five
times and 1 could see it again with
as much ease as the first Saw 1t
first in Chicago and it sure landed me
an awful wauop then and repeats at
every time.
To miss seeing THE Big Parade"
presented in the road show way with
orchestra and effects is to pass up
one of the outstanding events upon
the screen today. I have told you
many times about this photoplay.
AS far as I am concerned THE
Big Parade" will always be one OF
the ten best pictures ever made.
At English's all week with NATL
nee and night performance daily.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
Prohibition Up

Nine States will vote on the liquor
question. Four-New York, Illinois.
Wisconsin and Nevada. will express
an opinion as to whether the Vol
stead Act should be modified. Four
more--Callfornia, Colorado Missouri
and Montana will vote whether to
repeal their own enforcement acts.
oregon will vote whether to have a
referendum.
It is estimated that one-fourth Of
the country's electorate will thus
be given the opportunity to express
itself with regard to prohibition, and
though the question has been put in
varying ways we should be able to
get an intelligent idea of the drift of
popular sentiment from the result.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
NOVELTY AND TALENT
ON BILL AT THE LYRIC

There Is something different on
this bill.
The place-the Lyric. The event
Norma and her violin, which plays
without a bow and a player.
We all like mystery. provided it
is all dished up with first-class show
manshfp. We all know that vio-
lin just can't play itself, but Norma
is so skillfu1 that her violin appears
to play itself.
Norma walks around and in the
audience asking the patrons Of music
to name any tune. All you have to
say is 'Play The Merry Widow
Waltz" and the violin with you
holding it without bow plays the
waltz.
Then Norma and her violin walks
on as other melodies are called for.
She is a good Snowman. She knows
how to sell her mystery I don't
know how she does it and 1 don't
care. 1t is a good novelty and one
that does get the interest.
There is a definite place on the
character stage, whether legitimate
or vaudeville for c. Carlton Guy
| He brings to life the character OF
Abe Martin of Brown County fame,
Guy goes in for complete characters
cation both as to material as well
as makeup. He uses a clever drop
in black and white which brings out
| the Abe Martin idea. He winds up
with the fiddle song which has a
rather rapid meaning, but Guy puts
il over as a character song which
fits the character. There is a def
mite place on the stage for Guy and
his characterizations.
The Frolic Four own good dane
ing feet and they have worked out
an interesting routine in which the
feet and the voice both make good
Act nicely and wisely costumed
Grindell and Esther have an &c
centric offering. with the man being
| the chief thing in the eccentric bust
| ness. Lydell and Mason are present
WITH IneH Oiu 0iOoiANSf ~ oN"AiN
ard comedy vaudeville offering which
tells of the verbal struggle between
a sea captain and an old soldier on
Decoration day. This act stops the
show.
Larry Stoutenberg is an expert
pocket billiard demonstration. He
does the most difficult shots possible
and the act Is presented in such a
way that one appreciates the good
taste and, showmanship exhibited.
I arrived too late to see Minervina
and Izetta. accordion players, and
Henry Romano, trapeZe performer
I do not like to be late, but II Will
happen sometimes in my life in the
theater.
Movies complete the bill.
At the Lyric all week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-02
STEALING FROM HOTELS

Hotels purposey buy homely pictures. are
told, in an attempt to cut the high cost of stealing.
Practically everything at all portable disappears
from our Nations hotels, and the only the
pictures stay the wall is because they're so ugly
nobody wants them.
Hotel proprietors say that all honest human be-
ings are paying from a quarter to dollar more a
day hotel bills to make up for theft by the dis
honest ones.
There's this consolation, of course--the dishon-
est ones similarly taxed, unless they beat their
bills.