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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12
BIG INCREASE IN
REGISTRATION MOTOR
CARS DURING JANUARY

The tabulation Of the 1925 motor
vehicle registration and license bust
ness to January 81, 1926 was COM
pleted yesterday by the secretary Of
State.
The 1928 business shows the larg-
est increase in the month Of January
IN the history of the department. Over
$4,000 regular passenger cars were
registered showing an increase of
more than 1000 at the same date in
1925. The increase in trucks for the
same period was over 1000 and more
than 10000 operators had taken out
their licenses than had received IL
censes on the same date in 1925.
The business at the branches in
creased in proportion with the mail
order business.
At the Portland branch 6617 pas
senger cars were registered. 2464
trucks and 10,425 operators licenses
were issued. The receipts for the
branch up to January 31st were $751;
235.3S
At the Bangor branch 1888 passen-
ger car registrations were issued, 1919
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12

''The Outlaws Daughter" featuring
Josie sedgwick. Miss Sedgwick does
many deeds of daring besides mahihs
a wild dash over obstacles In sort Oh
steeplechase with band of angry out
laws pursuing her. She stands AGAINST
a building while bullets are shot into
the boards within an inch of her head,
and various other things which are all
q part of the days work.
The most daring. however. was
when she swung In mid-air on wire
cable hundred feet above ragged
rocks. An aerial bucket such as Is USED
to carry ore at mine was half down
the wire when Miss Sedgwick had to
grasp sheave and slide doWh inc
wire to the bucket with nothing be-
tween her and death save the strength
Of her fingers -,
Miss Sedgwick is the only girl IN
the cast of 1.-THE Outlaws Daughter.
IT is made up of Edward Hearne, Rob-
ert Walker, Jack Gavin, Harry Todd'
Ben Corbett and Bob Burns.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY AND TOMORROW
where Was r." is Film Full Of
Costly FINN

There is a world of real humor In
Where Was II" the Universal-Jewel
starring Reginald Denny, which will
be shown today and tomorrow at the
Colonial.
There Is also an unusual story with
wonderful opportunities for the manu-
featuring of laughs. William Setter,
director. has turned out a finished pro-
duct, according to those who have seen
this riotous Denny-drama.
Chester Conklin, Lee Moran. Otis
Harlan. Pauline Garon Marian Nixon,
William Turner. Tom Lingham, Arthur
Lake and James Corrigan, all contri-
butte to the general comedy of the
piece.
The story concerns the troubles of a
young man trying to find out where
he was on a certain date. Lee Moran
and Chester DConklin, two of the
screens funniest comedians are the
ones who help him on the search.
The companion or added feature is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12
State House Chat

Miss Florence M. Hale. agent for
rural education, State school depart
ment, will speak this evening at a
meeting of, the Parent-Teacher As
ISOLATION at Bath, her subject being
1.-THE Work of the Parent-Teacher
Association in Maine"
Secretary CRUDE B. Cornish of the
State board of charities and correc-
lions will pass this morning at Wa
terville on business matters, and
will speak this evening at a meet
ing of the Methodist Mems Club at
Monmouth. He will visit Lewiston
and Rumford on Saturday on mat
tiers of business and will give an adj
dress Sunday morning at the Bap-
fist church at Rumford.
Adjutant General James w. Han
son and Major Wallace G. Philoon,
senior instructor for the 103rd In
fantry, went to Portland, Thursday.
to confer with Col. Harry M. Bige-
low, commander of the 103rd In
fantry. and Col. Henry G. Boyer,
commander of the National Guard
Reserves, concerning the arrange
ments for the military encampments
IN this State next summer.
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DOvER-FOxCR0|

The old fashioned masquerals
Central Hall Tuesday evening "
very pleasant occasion, a large q
Der attending and many We'
Mosques. William Lamb and
Iona Mulch taking first prizes
dressed to represent an old fashl'
couple.
The Merchants Association
Dover-Foxcroft held their reE
monthly meeting Tuesday eve
and plans for the coming ma
were discussed at length.
Frank ". Mason. LAalEes 7. !
ball, Norman Elliott and c. A. y
are at Moosehead lake where
are enjoying the ice fishing Y
few days.
Linwood Buzzell, who is empl
at Hughes & Son music stors
Union square. went to Pittsiea
a brief visit, Wednesday afternal
Baxter Drawn is a patient "
Carey hospital where he has "
gone an operation for appendicu
Julian H. Merrill of Machias
in Dover-Foxcroft on business
nesday afternoon.
Guy Hunton Of Guilfon /!
among the people from the neg
ing town here on business, Hsn
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi r. Ffnt
Master Johnny Flint have rem
from Monson, where they y
several days with Mr.. Flints
cnts. Mr.. and Mrs. John 4 In
Mrs. Ernest bryant OF Sangsp
has been passing a few days WIZ
father, Sheriff John H. Weymoa'
Court street.
Mrs. Ernest Bryant. VINO pa
in town for several days, caiieS
by the illness of her father. !.
j. H. Weymouth, has returned |"
home in Sangerville. ~
Frank w. Mason, Norman =
Charles E. Kimball, and c. a Y
are enjoying ice fishing az ~
head Lake for a few days.
Linwood BuZzell Is passing
days in Pittsfield, the guest q
tives.
Friends Of D1xter Drawn res'
learn that he lisa patient y.
Carey Hospital. following . su''
operation. i,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Flint ana'
John, have returned from ~ ~
where they have been the suss-
relatives for several days. !.
Guy Hunton of Guilford We,
town Wednesday afternoon. on
ness.
C. G. Blocklinger Of Portians. !.
among the business callers y
Wednesday. !,
Trains were late WEDNESDAY Y
to the severe storm when -
Wednesday, tying up railroau
general traffic through all NV
land. .
F. P. Banks of Bangor anu Y
Pineo of Milo. were mong -
town Wednesday, on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12
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Of Impurities With
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Notice Of first Meeting Of Creditors
In the District Court of the United
states for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Ray D. Gilbert, Yin Bankruntcv
bankrupt
10 the creditors of Ray D. Gilbert of
augusta in said District, bankrupt:
ON NOTICE Is hereby given that on the
3oth Day OF January, 1926, the said
Ray D. Gilbert. was duly adjudicated
bankrupt; and that the first meeting of
ms creditors will be held at the Ken
nepec County Court House in Augusta
N said District on the 10Th day of
February, 1926, at ten O'CLOCK, in tho
forenoon, at which time creditors may
attend, prove, their claims, appoint q
trustee. examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as NAV
properly come before said meetinn
FREMONT J. C. LITTI,E
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine. Feb. /. 1926.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12

mated state highways that have been
improved by joint expenditure of
town and state funds beginning with
the year 1908 which the commission
may indicate as taken over by it for
maintenance.
1.-THE improved state aid highways
are those sections of road on any
designated state highway that have
been constructed by joint expenditure
of town and state funds beginning
with the year 1908 which the COM
mission may indicate as taken over
by it for maintenance"
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Dexter
Dexter Women'e Club

The Dexter Womens Club was
most delightfully."- entertained We'd
Eesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Fannie Crosby, and in spite of the
fact that a New England blizzard
was raging. a large nuinber Of mem
bers were present and very pleasing
program arranged by Mrs. Crosby
and Mrs. Blanche Atkins well re-
warded the ladies for their effort in
attending the meeting.
The meeting was opened by the
singing of four verses OF pines of
Maine" and the reading of the Club
Women's Collect. The roll call was
answered by Boost Maine" items
and was both profitable and interest
ing.
Mrs. Minerva Sanders then gave a
most interesting talk on the Nature
Glass, conducted by Mrs. Sarah
ltldeout Abbott at Ocean Park, which
she herself has attended for many
years. This talk was most delightful
The next number on the program
was received with much delight Mrs.
Lillian Small singing very beauti-
fully Goodbye Sweet Birds, after
much applause Mrs. Small gave a
cute little encore, Grandma.
The last number on the program
tvs Butler" which was very enter
tanning and the players received
many compliments following the en-
tertainment.
The next meeting of the club will
be February "a at the home of Mrs.
Imogene Weymouth.
Mrs. A. M. Pratt Of Dover Fox
croft was the recent guest Of her
sister. Mrs. l.. NJ. Pomroy. and her
niece. Mrs. w. F., Bean.
The public is reminded Of the pub
lie whist and dance at Roseland Sat-
urday, under the auspices of the Good
Will Society of ST. AIMS Church.
The Dexter A. c. Basketball team
will play here Saturday night the
Colby CoHegians. this team played
here last year with nearly the same
lineup and furnished a very inter-
esting game for the local fans. The
Dexter A. c. leaves Monday for
weeks trip on which they will play,
Blue Hill, Ellsworth. Woodland,
Harrington, and Machias.
Crystal Temple Pythian Sisters
will hold a card party at K. of p.
Hall Saturday night, refreshments
will be served during the evening,
cards commencing at s o'clock. All
knights. Sisters and their escorts are
invited to attend.
Miss Susie Bean of Augusta is in
town. following an illness of several
weeks and is the guest of her broth
er, w. +. Bean and wife.
Mrs. Fannie Lowell has returned
from Boston where she has been for
the past few weeks.
Lyman j. Weinhurg was a business
caller l., Sangerville, Wednesday.
Harold E. Hatch returned Wednes-
day from Pittsfield where he has
been on business.
Wallac Radcliffe of Newport was
among the business callers in town.
Wednesday
Peter Plouif returned Wednesday
from Portland and Boston where he
has been on business in the interests
of Fay and Scott Machine shops Of
this town
One of the most severe storms of
the year struck Dexter Wednesday
afternoon and evening, making travel
almost out o. the question. 1t looks
now as II the proposed tractor would
nave something t. do to keep the
roads and streets open for motoring
in Dexter at the present timeN
Letters from Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Fay. who are with the Maine party
in Florida. report delightful June
weather ana that they are enjoying
. most delightful trip.
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OAKLAND

The invitations have been issued
for the reception for the music COM
mittee and their wives and husbands
who have helped in the solo work
and the instrumental music for the
benefit of the United Baptist church,
which will be held at the United
Baptist vestry Friday evening.
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Ladies' Aid

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church held their meeting Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. Angie Cot
tie on Main street. An all day meet
ing was held and a bountiful dinner
was served at noon. Seven were pre-
sent, all worked well and quite lot
of sewing was done in preparation
for the coming sale some time IN
March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12

A Scotchman found It necss, ~
notify his wife that he wosla M
home that evening. The on,s &
point of time he could give Dc Nj
o'clock the following mornins'
what he told her. xr..sI
III ring you at s A. NJ. ~" ~
hear the bell you'll know !"
Don't answer 1t and I'll get ny 4
back. "-Mutuai Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12

Lancaster, Presque Isle: James T..
Collins. Manchester: A. p. Cushman,
Bangor; Thomas c.. Lane, Standish !:
James H. Cilley, Belfast; w. w.
Palmer, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12

making a short visit in town. Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Bailey, aunt and uncle
of Mr.. Russell have also returned to
their home after a short visit to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-12

Total receipts to January o,r .,
31,1925 ,oSoaao,o.o.,o'
New classification for 1925; pre-
yiously included in truck registrations
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own comfort I,,i'
welfare Of theiren ,'l''
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childrenforu
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licenses
-ucks and 4sss operators

trucks and 1886 operators licenses
with an income Of $70.526.25.
The Auburn branch issued 1929 pas
senger car registrations. 1898 trucks
and 4494 operators licenses with an
income Of $66,506.72.
Below is a comparative statement OF
the 1926 and 1925 business Of the whole
department. These figures include the
main office and branches:
STATE OF MAINE
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Comparative Statement Of 1896 Motor
Vehicle Registrations ana Licenses
ISSUED to January 81, 1926 ana jan
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-23
NEW CENTURY CLUB

On last Monday, Mrs. R. c. Hall,
chairman for the day, presented a
program of unusual interest to the
large number present.
A study class composed of club
members under the guidance of Mrs.
]. Lynn Pratt was recently organiz-
ed, and has been making review of
the early history of Delaware and of
the founding and progress of Mil
ford.
This class presented a resume of
their work along these lines. AS a
number of the club members are re-
lated by family ties or traditions to
the early settlers, many personal
facts concerning early Delaware
days, not found in histories, were
brought out.
Old land marks and homes were
located, and readings from the works
of various Delaware authors were
given.
While one of the smallest states,
there are many of the native sons
and daughters who have attained
fame and of whom the state may
well be proud. These people of prom
inence were remembered, and some
interesting facts concerning them
were given.
A fine display of heirlooms and an
tiques was upon exhibition and add
ed much to very instructive and
entertaining afternoon.
The meeting for next Monday is
for the biennial nomination of Off
GERS and every member of the club
is urged to be present if possible.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-23
Church Hill

The Church Hill P. I. A. met for
the seventh time this school year on
April 10th with a good attendance.
The meeting was called to order by
our president, H. R. Moore. After
singing "Juanita" and repeating the
Lords Prayer in concert, the pro-
gram was turned over to the teach
er and children. Program: Songs,
recitations and play 1.-THE Teachers
Problem" "Arbor Day. exercises
and sand table exhibit in keeping of
the months topic, deserves much
credit for both teacher and pupils.
The decorations in the school room
were admired. The attendance ban
ner having its place. After the min
utes of the last meeting had been
read and approved, Mrs. George
Scott, Mrs. VIM. Fisher, Mrs. Austin
Peet and Mrs. Dewey Bowen were
chosen delegates to attend the an
nual convention at Dover on April
"a.
An address by Ruby Vale of Mil
ford was greatly enjoyed. His first
subject being Child. The Home
Training In" Next sanitary condi-
tions of schools and the different
methods of teaching from that of 40
or so years ago. In his closing re-
marks he spoke of Taxes" This
was a splendid address. He gave us
somethin gto thin kabout in our own
homes. One new member Joined.
Next meeting May 26.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-23
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Eight patients were admitted to
the hospital during the past week,
six operations were performed, four
X-rays taken, and the ambulance
answered two calls.
NJ. ]. Mutt of Lincoln who has been
a patient at the hospital for the past
few days is improving nicely.
Mrs. Margaret Stevenson Of the
Palmer Home, Dover, was admitted
to the hospital on April 18th. Mrs.
Stevenson is getting along fine.
Mrs. Mary Shalian of Dover who is
receiving medical treatment at the
hospital is much better at this time.
Mrs. Opal Kirkendall of FELTON,
who underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis on April 8 is getting along
fine.
Mrs. Emma Minner of FELTON, who
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis on April 8, is getting along fine.
Mrs. Dora Unruh of Dover who
underwent an operation on April 4,
was able to return home on April Is.
Gardner Ellis of Millsboro who has
been receiving treatment at the hos
pital, was discharged on April 16.
Mrs. Mildred Coverdale Of Milford
who was admitted for minor oper-
alton, is improving.
Reese Taylor of Kenton who has
been suffering with a broken leg, is
much better at this time.
Roland Butler Of Harrington who
was admitted to the hospital on
April with a fractured knee, is do
ing fine.
Ernest Williams of Selbyville who
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis, on April 10, is improving nice
ly.
Bernard Wynee Of Frederick who
underwent an operation on April 8,
is improving.
Mrs. Eta Lane of FELTON, who un-
derwent an operation on April 13, is
doing fine.
Mrs. Anna Ryan Of Milford who
underwent a minor operation on
April 10, was discharged very much
better. ...s.s ~ e.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-23
PRESBYTERY VOTES
TO OPPOSE ANY
DRY LAW CHANGE
continued from arst pagel

Leishman; Smyrna. Rev. G. A. Burl-
lem; Westminster, Grace and Wor-
ton. Rev. J. f. Wagner.
A resolution commencing the
establishment of an organization
known as the Presbyterian Pioneers
along the lines of the Boy Scouts,
but with purely Presbyterian ma
ture. was defeated. 1t was opposed
mainly because it might detract
from the work of the present boy
scout movement.
A resolution that the Presbytery
of New Castle concur with the Pres
bvtery of Chester in requesting the
General Assembly to rescind its ac-
ton constituting general councils in
the Assemblies, Synods and Presby-
teries, was laid on the table for fur
ther consideration.
Rev. Edwin E. Robbins, of Elk
ton, made application for transfer
from the Methodist Church to the
New Castle Presbytery. His exami-
nation was arrested until the next
meeting of the Presbytery.
. In the report of the temporary
committees, the minutes of all
churches of the Presbytery. passed
inspection, with the exception of the
Cool Springs, RehOboth, Delaware,
and Rehoboth, Maryland churches.
The committeeman reported the
minutes of the above churches to
be incorrect in dating some in
stances, and recommended these be
corrected and resubmitted.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-23
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Cullen of Middletown is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. H. w. D.
Moore.
William H. Mears of Philadelphia
is spending several weeks in Milford
and Harrington.
Miss Helen E. Pierce who is teach
ing in Wilmington, spent Sunday
with her family.
Mrs. Ben Ableman of Philadelphia
is visiting her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Peter C. Houseman.
David Wallace of East Orange. N.
j., spent Sunday as the guest of Miss
Elizabeth N. Aldred.
Mrs. James Hayes of New York
City spent several days as the guest
of the Misses Causey.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Nutter of
Philadelphia, passed Sunday last
with Milford relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. V. Grier are
spending this week at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. G. Layton Grier.
Robert P. Davis is spending some
time with his daughter, Mrs. Grier
R. Baynum, in Toronto, Canada.
c. D. Holzmueller, A. R. Derrick
son and Harry Pettyjohn spent sew
eral days in Reading, Pa, this week.
Miss Rachel D. Frame has return
ed to Hammonton, N. j., where she
will spend sometime with her mo-
ther.
Mrs. Edward Donnelly of New
York City was the guest of Mrs.
Harry L. Grier for several days this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Hudson
and Miss Grace Fleetwood of Harbe-
son, visited relatives in Milford last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Finlaw of
East Orange, N. j., were the guests
of Miss Mary Smith for several days
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul V. MacKay have
returned to Williamsport, Pa, after
spending sometime with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. J. Holzmueller.
DR.. c. L. Felt and wife, accom-
panied by DR.. and Mrs. Hanam, all
of Philadelphia, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Windsor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Hamilton,
Miss Kathryn L. Hamilton and Mrs.
Natalie L. Hamilton of Germantown,
Pa, spent Sunday with relatives in
Milford.
Mrs. c. D. Abbott, Mrs. S. c. Ev-
ans, Mrs. Edward Hurley, Mrs. Will
liam Warren, Mrs. Elizabeth D..
Riggs, Mrs. D. W. Jacobs, Mrs. Pos
ties Hammond, Mrs. Thos: Davis,
Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt, Mrs. Daniel
Hirsch, Mrs. Edwin Messick and
Miss Edna Barker motored to Cam
bridge, Nd, where they enjoyed the
weekly meeting Of the club. The
double quartet furnished five num-
bers which were enjoyed by the
Cambridge ladies. A very enjoyable
afternoon was spent.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-23
HIGHWAY BOARD OPENS
BIDS FOR MUCH WORK
Continued on page flvel

hue. Wilmington, $168, 1870 metal
joint, $167 ,116.2O open joint; Broad
Creek Contracting Co., ElktOn, Md,
$191, ,596.25 metal joint, $19O,S75.25
open joint.
Rising Sun-Lebanon, contract OK
81, 1.25 miles, Broad Greek Contract
ing Co., Elkton, Md, $44,7S6.25 ce-
ment, $43,766.25 Stag; Stewart &
Donahue, Wilmington, $37,691.5O
stone, $37 7,691 Stag; George & Lynch,
Dover, $S5,6S9.5O stone, $S4,766.5O
Stag; William w. Truitt, Lincoln,
S36,O49.35 stone, $35,365.6O Stag.
Contract So, Bear Station crossing
elimination, .25 mile, D. E. O'COnnell
& Son, Philadelphia, $9,368.90 stone,
$9,131.4O Stag; Stewart e Donahue,
Wilmington, $9,O84.4O, same for stone
and Stag.
Contract so, timber bridge at Col
Inns Mill, Sussex Construction Co.,
Georgetown, $4,000.
Contract 81, tree planting, Shall
cross Bros, Middletown, $5,835;
Candora Nurseries, Inc, $4,830.
Contract c, II motorcycles with an
equal number of used motorcycles to
be taken in part payment, Delaware
Cycle Co., Wilmington, $5,45065; {;
Indian Motorcycle Co., $5,25026.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-23
ANNOUNCE DATES FOR
HOLDING TEACHERS EXAMS

For colored teachers: Dover Col
ored School.
Candidates may take the examina-
tions at the centres most convenient
to them.
The schedule for examinations is
as follows:
Saturday, May /, 1926
Morning-Arithmetic, handwriting
spelling, Delaware History, child
study (H. S. equivalent), American
History and Civics (H. S. equiva-
lent), high school methods (for H,
S. certificate).
Afternoon-U. S. History, geo.
graphy, music, theory and practice
of teaching, English and American
literature (H. S. equivalent), psy-
chology Oh. S. eQuivalent).
Saturday, May 8, 1926
Reading, oral and writ
ten English, elementary science,
community civics, modern European
History (H. S. equivalent), princi-
pies of secondary education (for H.
S. certificate.
Afternoon-Drawing, hygiene and
sanitation, physical training, hand
work, rhetoric and composition III.
S. equivalent).
The examinations will begin at
nine O'Clock and close at four o'clock
standard time.