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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
GASOLINE TANiS AND ROAD COSTS

states Income from gasoline taxes for 1923 was double that of 1921 was Of course duo 10 doubling the tax 10 two cents gallon, The tax is supposed 10 20 for the maintc- nance and construction Of roads, and a tax of nearly two millions of dollars year from this source ought to come in handy for the purpose,
 II Is clear, however that not much is 10 be expected from the gasoline tax for new construction Of highways State Highway Com missioner John A, Macdonald the other day told q New Britain dele gation Dha. it cost SGo,0oo q mile to construct modern trunk line highways. If the gasoline tax in- come from 1925 were 10 bc entirely devoted 10 this purpose which is not the case -- inc money would provide only 3l 1-2 miles of high way.
 The gasoline tax dates from 1922, when less than half a million dol lars was collected; in 1923 the gasoline tax income jumped to more than s7G5,o00; in 1924 to more than $962,00o. Then the tax was doubled and last years income was more than $1,90S,O0o.
 Tho entire state income from gasoline taxes since 1922 is regis tered on the adding machine al ! $4,0S0, ,S30.43, If all this money had
 been devoted 10 the construction
 of new highways at $G0,0O0 a mile
 it would have produced only GS
 miles Of road.
 The state has been trying to
 pay as you go" in connection with
 highways, Bonds for the construc-
 ton Of highways in Connecticut are
 at least unpopular and energetic
 attempts are made to avoid their
 issuance. This may have some
 commendable features; bonds that
 are not issued do not need to be
 paid for In the meantime, how
 ever, our roads arc wearing out and
 within the next ten years the sum
 of S70,000, ,O0O will have to be spent
 to rebuild our trunk roads, upon
 the authority Of the state highway
 department estimates made only a
 week ago.
 Where is the money coming from unless through large bond
 issues? Granted that the future in come from gasoline taxes will be ; two millions of dollars q year and over, 1t would take 35 years 10 provide the 70 millions.
 One method would be 10 reduce , the cost of road construction. It is s a matter of common knowledge that there is big money in the con- s tracing business, except for those who are inexperienced at figuring , The state is engaged in providing , and maintaining huge public . work and there is no reason, in Inc minds of some observers, why tho 7 state itself could not go into the I road construction business upon 8 S huge scale, eliminating contract . work altogether. The possibiitic! are that the state would secure f better built highways and at a ma . torial reduction in cost.
 g The city of New Britain tried th' :. experiment recently, going into th'
 street paving business on one stree
 @s a means of determining in
 cost. The result was cmincntI. n satisfactory 10 the city -- it got Is wcll-paycd street at A material re # duction, The state could do th s same on a largo scale, Contractor 70 arc having q field day, q Rockc '- fcllcr harvest, at the expense o .r inc state and some radical actio l. to r,duce the price CT constructin 7i roads is cminontly necessary.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation The A. B. C. it natlopal organisation whic, furnishes newspapers and adveI' tisers with a strictly honest annlSsIs oi circulation, Our circulation stat'stlct are based upon this audit. Th's lnsutet protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
HIGH TAXES IN MNREDIN

High taxes reign supreme in Mcridon, an increase of five mills being mad" necessary because Of inc need for making payments upon the city d,ht. Not only are more bonds coming due. but an ap- propri@,ion of $75,o0o was made n"coraary 10 take caro Of inc ma tnrily of outstanding notes. Last year, wr arc informed, no appro- priatinn was made for the county tax, with a consequent increase this yoar. Increased appropriations for school purposes and increases in city departments made mp the balance, The new Mcridcn tax rate Of 92,5 mills IS among the highest in the state.
 The financial situation in Mcri. den has been dcplorablc, in great contrast 10 tho careful financing followed in Nrw Britain. City do- parjmrnts last year were said to have kept within their appropria- tion@, yat an Investigation has showed that th,y did moi do so but had oycrdraf's amounting to tho income Of a mill and half. Som, explanation is required after such n hasco; but new administration is in power and w. fancy th" cN- p,anaione will not b. very yatis- factory.
 The trouble in Mcridon has beer that the city ovcrostjmatcd it's in. come and spent money according ly. Now citizens aud taApay. rs e'u ,raly - including MariIon mam 1 'ar,urars who ray Eood)y shar' l of flo taxes - arc faced with th' 1 necessity of digging deeper into i 'hpir pockets and making up fol past driini"ucjrs.
 What N,r.Icn needs is somcboi.
 like < nator Hall al inc fnancia i 'urotilo
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Annoyed by my little girl suck ing her thumb so much. I exclaim- cd one day How can ] break you of eating your thumh?" "By giving me something that tastes like my thumb" she swectly replied.
 Tt ,r,t ,,1IIn Ncran
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Amundsen's airship made a trial trip between Rome and Naples and was declared 10 have made a per feet score in the pole dash test, % But there will bo no Italian wealth cr at ihe pole
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

The Leipzig spring fair has opened with 12,0o0 exhibits and l. 0oo American buyers present. Wen, what have they in hardware that can compete with New Brttain's favoritc product?
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
The President is said

The President is said to be alarmed at increases in state taxes, which increased four billions while federal taxes wore being cut two billions. And the four billions do not include the special camouflagcd taxes that go under various other names
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Here's a clear case of libel A Bridgeport firm publishes a half page map Of Connecticut in inc papers Of that city with New Brit ain not on il. bu' with such ham lets as Mlldale. Middlctown, Meri- den, Torrington and Winstcd duly inscribed thereon.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

That Mississippi judge who takes it upon himself 10 censor news stories Of a trial probably will want all Of thrm 10 road like a lawyers brief, some Of which say much but moan little.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Ty Cobb is having his oyos treat ed by a specialist, He needs it, not having led the American league in batting last var.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

The coyrrnmont intends 10 buy mp third liberty loan bonds, but this probably won't include those handled by Gilpatric.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Fair return 10 investor and healthy homes for the poor at Sl2.5A a room" ran a headline in q New York paper.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

"Lissen big boy, ah craves to know how yo tells is chicken old or young"
 pats easy, fellah-de teeth tells yuh."
 "Who yo' tryin' to kid, niggah! An knows a chicken ain't got no teeth nohow."
 "Yeah. but ah hast"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

The old woman who lived in shoe and had so many children sighed: Its either birth control or bigger shoes"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

The Ritchie platform: l am bet ting there are moro wet voters than dry voters.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

The aluminium body of the car is doubly beneficial. It not only liGhtcns the car. but your purse as we'll
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

The only profitable advertising medium. ,n the City. Circulation tooh hnd press room alwAys open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

It is estimated that 2,G73.2Oo more Americans now know that "bituminous" isn't the name of a Pullman car.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

The yolll Of the egg may be less nutritious, but 1t shows up better in dramatic criticism.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

lie isn't q real oiI.Iimcr art, he feels nude without his suspend CTS.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Pastry.

Fish are landed with nets; poor fish with hair nets.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotalinss Newsstand. Time Square: schultz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. t2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Ii he has a lingering haudrm l. he knows how to tickle q prejudic, and make 1t afford him q living.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Chicago police made great drive upon tho haunts of Fangland. but didn't get the ringleadors, The exclamation lies in the fact that the drive was too we'll advertised be- fore it took place,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

is 10 excuse. think l have won my case, The evidence was so over. wholmingly against you. Amit now, before it is too late, that you did willFully and unlawfully, burn scorch, and otherwise char tho said bacon that was to hayo been my breakfast, l rest the case.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

"Ycs, Sir, she's my baby" is a simple dcclarative sentence. Sc much repetition tends to throw doubt on it's authenticity.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Member oi the AssUciated Press,

mtHIDtT UI EHe NNEWVTHTFW tTVFF The Associated Pfess W exclusively en- titled to the use for republication o' all news credited 10 II O. not otherwte credited ID this paper and also local news published herein,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Mussollni called; Boy" said he, Hook and see which nation am 10 be mad at today"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Precedent no longer means much in Jurisprudence. The oldfashioned court never held a man innocent because he was proven guilty.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

House is not home without a woman" But does that specify that friend wife will hc always at home?
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

TT, charge has hern made in Massachusetts that 'he Department of Public l,ulnics is controlled by rho utility corporations w. hope similar charge would le un- founded in any other New England statc.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Would Please Her

Laura: Gould you suggest some thing suitable for q girl friends birthday?"
 Clerk: How about these book ends?"
 Laura: "Just the thing! She al ways reads the ends before she does inc bcginnings.'
 --Beth pincus.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Entered at the Post ories al Kew Britain
 as Sseoud Clast Man MauoL
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

We'll Say The Diplomats Need It
 Folks! We're for the World Court, through
 and through, And yet we cant help thinking
 too, A jolly Fun Court would abate The strain Of these affairs Of
 state!
 Right! Mrs, Mollcr; Things change after you've been married while" Mrs. Letter: "Ycs. The first year the girl cooks according to hA cook book, and after that according 10 his pocket -book." -IIoartrouble. The Bohhcd- -HatI Bandit.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Many of our readers celebrated Washington's birthday but there is no concerted Ian to celebrate that of Rupert Hughes.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Correct this sentence: "WeN, slept tog,thor for ten years" said she. "and neither ever has kicked about the other taking all the cover"
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

It seems q shame to waste Wales as a fgurchoad. What ward poli- tician that boy would make.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Why Ii Is SO Called

"TN FN T7 w NWIE0N "Aro there any harhors at THE FUN SHOPS hcadquurters?" "Yes; they comb the mail for good jokes"
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Stackhouse Case
In Court This Morning

The case against Chester Stack
house who will be charged with ar
son in the Gardiner Municipal court
has been postponed from Monday
morning until Tuesday morning at
10 o'clock. Deputy Sheriffs Arthur
q. Robinson and Forrest Brown are
still at work on the case. and have
proven that numerous articles found
at the Stackhouse place in Chelsea
are the property of summer resi-
dents at Lake Cobbosseecontee. Mrs.
Hefma j. Lambert Of Providence. r.
l., who has summer place in West
Gardiner has identified several art
icles as those having been taken from
her cottage, while the officials from
Sheriff Eastman's Office are working
on other cases of breaking an enter
ing.
The charge Of arson resulted from
the fact that Sheriff Robinson was
unable to find any metal residue in
the ruins Of the fire at the Towle
homestead In West Gardiner. on the
night Of Novembe Is, 1926. This led
him to believe that the house had
been stripped Of the valuables before
it was burned. so he set to work on
the case and after six months the all
legged setter Of the fire will be tried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Sad Drowning at
MOnhegan Is. Sunday

Gardiner people learned with re-
greet of the sad accident which hap
pened at Monhegan Island Sunday.
when Edward Winslow Vaughan of
Southbridge, Mass, Is year old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Vaughan
and Jacqueline Stewart Barstow
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Barstow of New York City, were
drowned. Mr.. James Barstow is a
member of the Gardiner family of
that name, being a native of this
city and he with his wife and family
have been frequent guests of his
brothers here.
The two victims were members of
group of six children who were on
the rocky shore to the southwark of
Blackhead, and the boy lost his life
in vain attempt to save the Bar
stow child. She was wading in a
little pool among the rocks when a
huge breaker swept her away. and
the boy FASTENED to the spot where
she was last seen. but the force of
the waves carried them both off. The
Coast guard crew from Burnt Island
were at work in search Of the bodies
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
GARDINER DOLLAR
DAYS PROMISE TO
Be Big SUCCESS

All roads lead TO Gardiner on Aug.
-, 8 and "a. when the merchants of
this city will stage some of the big
gest Dollar Days ever heard of in
kennebec county. Gardiner merchants
have always been noted for the Won
edrful values they often on occasions
Of this kind and they are bound 10
make this the greatest ever Today a
special music attraction will broad
cast to the surrounding towns the glad
tidings that are in store for shoppers
during these three days. All the win
dows will be trimmed today with bar
gains of every sore and everything
from a toothpick to a diamond ring
will be slashed in price during these
three days Be sure to read the Jour
nal Wednesday for the ads OF the sew
eral merchants. Study them carefully
and then make a list of them. 1t will
help you. All the stores will have ex-
ira sales forces during these three
days and there should be no long
waits. Bring your friends with you
and meet other friends here. for this
is going to be regular Old Home
Week If the Gardiner merchants have
anything to say about it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Musical Comedy
Draws Good Sized
Crowd at Gardiner

Bud Fishers celebrated musical
comedy cartoon success, Mutt and
jeff" was presented by Frank Co.'S
groves Comedians at the Coliseum
Monday evening before q good sized
audience. The players arrived In
town by motor bus, there being the
advertised 1874 people. Mutt was
played by Richard Freeman, while his
diminutive partner was Jerry Sulli-
van. Billy Byrne played Mrs. JEFF,
other characters being, Sadie, Har-
rvs sweetheart, Emily Seymour,
Harry, Sadie's sweetheart, Tom Day
ton. Mrs. Mutt, Hazel Guernsey,
Poor John, Charles Byrne, Madame
Fiji, Grace Crowley, Ina Bird, Helen
Willard, Little Chickie. Chickie
Schafer. Other members Of the cast
included Chorus of the Skylark gar
den, Jazz dancers, summer guests
and nurses.
Musical numbers were under the
direction of George Grunley and in
cluded, the opening chorus, Mrs.
Mutt. Mrs. JEFF and girls, Say it
Again." Sadie, Harry and Girls,
Hinkey Dee. by Mutt and JEFF. Di-
nah. Harry and Girls, Specially by
John. When the One you Love Loves
Vol" JEFF and Girls. Il Love Ny
Baby" Sadie and Girls, Speciality,
Mrs. jeff, Smile a Little Bit" Sad
lie and Entire company, Finale, En-
tire company.
In Act Two, the opening chorus
was sung by Sadie, Mrs. JEFF, Mrs.
Mutt and girls, Malinda by Mrs.
Mutt and Girls, Specially by Emily
Seymour. When You Love More
Than One" by Mrs. Mutt and Harry,
Laughing, Little Jeff and girls, Trio,
Mrs. Mutt, Mrs. JEFF, John and girls
and finale by the Entire company
completed the production which was
i highly enjoyable throughout. This
was the first Gardiner appearance of
the famous cartoon comedians, and
they received hearty welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Popular Local Couple
Are Married Monday

Miss katherine Alice Nevills ana
George Dealvah Blair were quietly
married early Monday morning BY
the Rev. FIR. P. H. Reardon using the
impressive double ring service. The
bride was attended by her sister.
Miss Elizabeth Nevills as bridges.
maid, while Everett H. Maxcy Of
Augusta acted as best man. The
bride was attractively attired in blue
georgette over yellow silk.
Mrs. Blair Is the daughter Of Mrs.
Annie Nevills of River avenue, ana
has always made her home in Gar
diner. She received her education IN
the local schools and has been cash
Ter and payroll clerk at the Office OF
the Commonwealth Shoe and Leath.
er Co. factory for some years. She Is
a popular member Of the Tri City
Art club.
Mr.. Blair is the son Of Mrs. Kath.
crime Bagley Of this city and is en-
ployed in the Hollingsworth & Whit
ney Co. paper mill. He is a member
Of the Modern Woodmen Of America.
Following the ceremony the wed.
ding party were served a wedding
breakfast at the Nevills home on
River avenue after which the courle
left on wedding trip by automobile
to the White Mountains. Both Mr.
and Mrs. Blair are we'll and favor
ably known in this vicinity and have
many friends to wish them future
happiness. They will make their
home at "a Elm street Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Special Prayer
Meetings Proving
Very Successful

The special prayer meetings which
have been conducted on Beech Hill A.
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will shes
for the past two months with Leon
Pulsifer and workers In charge, have
proven very successful Last sat
urday evening Hayland Houdletts az
Dresden Mills acted as leader ana
delivered a message on the topic
"Sin In Eden and the World Today
Leon Pulsifer will have charge OF
the meeting to be held at the saYns
place at 100 P. NJ. Plans are being
made to hold a three days prayer
meeting in some grove near here IN
the near future, the exact date to be
announced later with a good list Of
different leaders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Driver Fire Truck Has
Narrowing EXerience

Francis Marley, driver Of the big
Stutz pumper of the Gardiner fire de-
partment. had an exciting drive in the
Weight of the storm late Sunday aft
ernoon when the department was call
ed to South Gardiner. As the truck
vas nearing the top Of Rolling Dam
Hill between here and South Gardi-
ner lightning struck tree by the side
of the road and glanced off onto the
steering wheel of the pumper. Mr..
Marley was almost stunned but main
tanned control of the wheel. thus
averting a serious accident. The run
was made under the worst kind of
weather conditions and was of no
avail, as the call was for the burning
out of the transformers on an electric
light pole and water could not be put
on such a blaze,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Norma Tarmadoe ia 6raustarE

Probably one of the most widely
read novels Of this generation now
awaits the screen lovers throughout
the world. 1t is "Graustark" from
the pen of Geo. Barr McCutcheon.
Norma Talmadge plays the part Of
the Queen and Eugene O'Brien has
again been cast as her leading male
support, playing the part of the DASH
ing young American. However, the
picture has been brought out up-to-
date, II is not costume picture as
might be expected by those who are
familiar with the novel. The regular
scale of admission will prevail des-
pite the extra added fee exacted by
the distributors. We suggest any
early start tonight to insure choice
of seats. Extra ushers-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Regular Meeting
Of EpWorth League

The Epworth League meeting was
especially interesting this week
Miss Leon Hersum was the leader,
her subject being, The Rural LIS
Of John Frederick Oberlin." sno
showed that men in former da!s
made great sacrifices and throush
them gave us much Of what We nov
enjoy. but which We do not proper
ly appreciate.
Evangelist Walter Colby followed
the Epworth League meeting IN .
later meeting. His subject was
Seek We the Lord while he may "
found. Call upon him while ne -
near" MIR. Colby spoke very inte,
estingly and showed mans neso !.
calling on God. He emphasized u
certainty of life and declared tnat ys
should accept Christ while there .ns
yet time. He also gave solo on IA. ~,
harp that Evangelist Harry Ias .s;c
had used for % years in evangensy.oo
work. This harp was presenteu .ss
Mr.. Colby at West PASS eyf;y
church there. when he was noion.
meetings last September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
MunicipaI Court

Malond Kenney of Randolph was
given a suspended sentence of SIS
and costs and so days in jail on the
charge Of assault brought by his
wife. The affair was heard in the
Gardiner Municipal court Monday
afternoon and a number of witnesses
testified regarding the difficulty be-
tween the Kenneys. The arrest was
made Sunday by Deputy Sheriff
Cotheran assisted by Constable
Baker.
Judge Atkins ordered the respond
ent placed on probation for one year
under bonds Of $500 to keep the
peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10

The Camp meeting at Weber Pond
held Sunday was largely attended,
several groups of Gardiner people 60
ing out there for the day. The ser.
vices were conducted by the lay
workers Of the Flying Squadron of
South Gardiner led by r. A. L. Colby
of this city. The services began at
$50 A NJ, and continued I'll day,
lunch being served at noon in the
grove. Similar meetings are to be
held by this organization at the Rich
mond camp grounds on August % and
%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Gardiner Boy Is
Bruised in Tumble
From His Bicycle

Fred Bonner, the young son of Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney Benner of Robinson
street, took a wild ride down Winter
Hill Monday morning on a bicycle
When near the foot of the hill the tire
came off and he was thrown violently
to the ground. He was picked UP un-
conscious and carried to his home,
where it was learned that no bones
we're broken, and beyond some painful
bruises he was unhurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10

The Winter Street bridge will be
temporarily planked this morning by
the Street department in anticipation
of the permanent reconstruction
which should be started within sew
eral weeks. The emergency measure
of closing this bridge has somewhat
Inconvenience autoists having oc-
casion to use it, and the new bridge
when completed will be a great asset
to that section Of the city.