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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
Chamber Commerce
Discusses Methods
For Relief of Poor

Several representatives of various
bodies interested in welfare work
met at the chamber of commerce
rooms last evening at 100 o'clock
where, after a general discussion of
the matter, an organization was
formed to take care of Christmas
charities and all-the-year-round re-
lief work among the poor families
Of the city.
The Rotary Club was represented
by Leon o. Tebbetts, DR.. George G..
Averill and George D. Hegarty; XII
wants by P. A. Drummond; Lions
by A. E. Strout; Waterville Wom-
ans Association by Mrs. r.. ]. Bowl
err: Elks Club by George I. Boy
den; Congregational church by Prof.
Z. II. White; Methodist church by
Kew. T.. A. P. Jones; Little Wander
ers' Home by Mrs. Florence Park;
American Legion and Red Cross by
H. G. Marden; Salvation Army by
Envoy and Mrs. Frederick Davis.
Leon o. Tebbetts served as chair
man Of the meeting. The organiza-
ton formed was named the Com
munity Welfare Committee. It was
the unanimous opinion of those
present that the Waterville- Winslow
Chamber of Commerce, represented
by Mrs. Florence NJ. Wallace, be
utilized as clearing house for well
fare work. Mrs. Wallace was elect
ed permanent secretary of the or
ganization.
A committee was appointed, con-
sisting OF Rev. E. A. p. Jones.
George D. Hegarty and A. E. Strout,
to draft documents declaring the
scope and purpose Of the new BODY.
The first thing to be taken up
will be the systematic handling of
Christmas charities. Cases will be
properly investigated. to the end
that families deserving of help be
not forgotten, and care will be talk
en- to avoid duplication of service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
Colby College
With 100 Freshmen
Will Open Today

coIbv college opens today with an
.,roIIment of about 100 freshmen.
T'ba 6av will be taken up with reg
;strations and the regular routine
work preliminary to the actual
stndies, which begin tomorrow. Stu
denis have been arriving in large
numbers of late and nearly all of
+ben, have been successful in being
conveniently housed. Suita BILE room
ING places have been rather more
nIentiful this season than they have
been at similar seasons in the past
According to authorities connected
with Colby all indications point to
busy and interesting college year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
NATIONS LEADER
(Continued from PAGE One)

shutter Of the fathers camera click
ed: his long trip had been a success.
The president held the flowers in his
hand as we rode back to the camp
and put them into a vase in the llv-
ing room. We had hardly settled
ourselves in front of the big fire be-
fore the White House collies, Rob
Row and Prudence Prim, were upon
us. Their four soiled feet were
promptly planted in the center OF the
presidents vest. They have no re-
spect for the dignity Of office. and he
spoils them glorfously, feeding them
tid-bits at the table and encourag-
ing them in all the tricks by which
small boys have found pleasure in
dogs from the beginning Of time.
Likes Tennis, Baseball
"I once saw in the papers picture
of Won selecting a saddle horse in
Washington" I said. "but have
never seen any pictures OF you rid
ing him."
clothes" he answered.
Ibid you ride when you were a
boy?" s .so
constantly. I liked It,"
did you play tennis, pdSepdii, ailo
swim in the old swimming hole?"
Il played tennis and baseball.
Around where I lived there was no
old swimming hole. I have played
golf only a little. I think 1t Is a
fine method of relaxation for men In
business life, but like everything else
which is an outside enterprise, it can
undoubtedly be carried to excess. My
favorite exercise is walking. l can
step out into the street at any minute
and l think a good brisk walk is un-
excelled as a form of relaxation and
restoration. It starts the circula-
tion into the usually evenly distribut-
eli channels and relieves any part OF
the system that has been over-taxed
by exertion.
Theatre firing
Formerly I went to the theatre
some" he continued. Il have had lit
tie opportunity to do so since the
time I became lieutenant governor.
In my Massachusetts, days was con-
stantly attending banquets and max
ing speeches in the evening, SO that
if had a night off preferred to stay
at home. While l enjoy the theatre
now, I find that it tires mc so that
| feel the effects of it The next day.
I do not know why this should be so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
W|NSLOW

The members Of the Fort Halifax
Boys and Girls Club will hold a
meeting at $50 Saturday afternoon
at the Fort School A good atten-
dance is desired.
Miss Marion Stanley of Benton
avenue, was in Biddeford Monday
where she rendered several delight
full solos at the State Advisory board
meeting Of the D. A. r. Several
members from the local chapter at
tended this meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Reed of Port
land, were recent visitors at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Blackwell Of
the Augusta road.
Mrs. Charles Phillips of East Win
slow, was guest Wednesday Of her
son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Edison
Phillips at the home Of S. C. Rey-
nolds Of Bay street.
r. L. Johnson of Camp Arcadia.
was a dinner guest at the home of
his sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Reynolds Wednesday.
Miss Any Drawn of Rockland, who
enters Colby College today and who
will stay in Waterville, was a visitor
yesterday at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. NJ. w. Tobey of Bay street.
MISS rita - ~NdTOl, Formerly pu =
pill of Winslow High School, has en-
tered Coburn.
James L. Dean, who owns large
farm in this town has started a pine
nursery on it. The location is very
good, being on side hill and there
he has between six and seven hun
dred thousand first year plants, and
about four hundred thousand second
year plants. Most of them are white
Ipine, and there are also red, white,
blue and Norway spruce.
Sanford Reynolds and r L. Rey-
nolds were visitors in East Vassal-
boro Wednesday.
MAPLE RIDGE RoAD-Melvin
Hamlin, Roland Hamlin and son.
William of Vassalboro, Mr.. and Mrs.
Weston Hamlin of Connecticut, Mrs.
Dudley and daughters of Vinal
Haven, were callers Sunday at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Bragg.
Hayden and Nellie Sabins have
gone to North Fairfield where they
have employment in the corn
factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
Alter Plans for
Remodelling of
Local Judges Office

Plans drawn out for the remodel.
ling OF Judge Atchley's office were
yesterday altered in a manner which
should make for an improvement over
the original idea. Whereas the plans
as first drawn included three COM
partments-main Office, consultation
room, and hall way-the change will
result in two rooms, one of which will
be used as the Judges private office:
and the other as stenographer's
rom and entrance way, the separated
by a railing and gate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
n Use New Athletic
Field in Two Weeks

The new high school athletic field
=. r,anifesting pronounced symptoms
:. development. The pillow and har-
'. have been skilfully employed,
..onressions large and small have
s filed, humps shaved down, until
Nc feld now appears as compare
.i ~, level plane. 1t is understood
Not the boy will play football on 1t
waek from next Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
WEEKS MILLS

Arthur Small Of Providence, r. l.,
has been visiting his brother, Fred
Small.
Howard Briggs and friend. Earle
Pray of Providence, have been visit
ing his uncle, Fred Small. They left
Saturday morning for home.
Miss Ethel Clark, who has been
working at Squirrel Island all sum-
mer is at her home for a while.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brown of
Cooper's Mills, was calling on her
niece, Daisell Small Tuesday eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
FAIRFIELD

The Ladies' Social Union was de.
lightfully entertained Tuesday after.
noon by Mrs. Edbert Kelly at her home
on High street. There was a good at
attendance and social time was en-
joyed sewing and plans were made for
the Christmas sale to be held Deem
Der 2. Refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served by the hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. Nettie Whitney and
Miss Mabel Downs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

days. She motored there with her
brother-in-law, Clarence Mcpherson,
who has been here for a week.
The farmers are gathering their
corn crop for the factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Boynton and
children Of East Skowhegan and his
sister, Miss Anna Boynton of Cam
den, who is visiting them, were even
ing guests of their cousins, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Henderson, Monday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

administer the duties Of great Of
fee like the presidency without a
belief in the guidance of a Divine
Providence. Unless the President Is
sustained by an abiding faith in a
Divine Providence which Is working
for the good of humanity, I cannot
understand how he would have the
courage to attempt to meet the va
rious problems that constantly pour
in upon him from all parts of the
earth"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

p-otessor William T. Wilkinson,
...d of the department of history at
n rolhv college has returned from an
srtended tour of European countries.
professor Wilkinson left Waterville
.arIv in the summer. shortly after
e e expiration OF the college year.
~, .oong the unique features Of his trip
A. walking tour through England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

4 Aladdin Sanctorum, No. 24S. A.
will hold its regular month
y business meeting at American Le-
y lson hall tonight. A class of can
GU 9n+es will be initiated into the
u lser All members are requested
"a be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
Funeral Of MIS-. Abbie whtten

The funeral services for Mrs. Abbie
Written of Belgrade were held in the
Maplewood cemetery Wednesday after
noon. Rev. Alexander Henderson, pas
tor of the Baptist church. officiating.
Burial was in the Moses Fogg lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

. small and intelligent appearing
female dog, dark grey In color has
Ssen picked up by the police and is
wv IN their possession. being quar-
ne l'rs5 In the pound. The dog looks
NJ house pet and should shortly
40 stained by its owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

The hre committee will meet at 4.so
this afternoon to talk over and con.
sider certain matters and divers de.
tails which have to do with the
maintenance of standard of maxi
mum fire protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

The Royal Neighbors Sewing Circle
will meet this evening with Mrs
George Smith Of Morrill, court.
A public whist party will be given
under the auspices Of the ladies of st,
Anne Society in the Parochial hall
this evening at 7.30. Prizes will be
given.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stedman and
daughter Leila Of Hartland were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Smith over the
week end.
Mrs. Pearle Libby passed Wednes-
day in Benton with her sister-in-law,
Mrs. James Scott.
Edward King and Leo Mcdonald of
Waterville have returned from a bust
ness trip to Boston.
Mrs. Lewis Means of Fairfield Gen.
ter was in town Wednesday on busi-
ness.
Mrs. Isabel Smith Of Rowena, N. B.,
and son Leonard of Winneford, Me-,
were supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Smith recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. John DaPrato are NOV
ing from Woodman avenue to the
Mayo house on Robinson street.
MT. dlIu MIS-. I1SHTy AdWISuSS anu
daughter, Mrs. Hattie jenkins, will
leave today for their home in Virginia
after visiting Mrs. Lawrence's broth
er and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Fish
of High street.
Mrs. ". F. Written has returned
from Hartland where she has been
visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alison Smith, Mrs.
TN r. Ill 7
renee, Walter Woodman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Perley Grant and daughter Martha and
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Files enjoyed
roast at Drew's pit Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Vernon circuit and daughter
Marjory and Mrs. Walter Anderson
passed Wednesday in Sidney with Mrs.
CIRCUITS mother, Mrs. Arthur Traitor.
John Gerry of Portland was in town
Wednesday on business.
Miss Grace Braley Of Clinton was
calling on friends in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Fred Drawn Of the Ridge road
is visiting Mrs. Belle Joy Of Gilbreth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Brown, of Elm
street, are the happy parents of a
baby boy born Sept. 20.
Mrs. Cora st. Peter has returned
from Wayne, where she has been
passing the summer with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. L. w. Gould.
Roy Pennell of Newport, was visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Written
Tuesday.
Henry McGraw has returned from
a business trip to Millinocket.
Mr.. and MRS. Maynard Harding
have returned from Tilton, n. H., and
Sherbrooke, Que. where they have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

a meeting Of the members of the
ponce department and the mayor
was held at P. NJ, yesterday to dis
cuss matters peculiar to the depart
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23

The Orientals will hold a public
whist party tonight in their rooms
on Common street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
Telephone Hearing

The telephone hearing regarding the
increase in rates and the toll charge
between Fairfield and Waterville is to
be held at the Waterville City build
ing next Monday afternoon at $50.
Every telephone subscriber who is in
terested should plan to attend the
hearing. The big reason why we
failed before was because no one show
ed any interest in the matter. If any,
one has any complaints as to the
present service or in convenience
caused by the toll charge call the Of
fees of P. A. Smith or w. F. Burgess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23


public life. I have a farm in Ver-
mont on which I feel confident !
could support myself and my fam
lily. My old law office is in North
ampton. I am. therefore, not wor-
ried about the future"
But there must be some pretty
big worries in the present. Do they
interfere with your sleep?"
Il have never had any trouble
about going to sleep. But unsolved
demands wake me up earlier in the
morning. The more pressing they
are the earlier they awaken me.
There is a great deal Of consolation
to be derived from knowing that
you have done your best and that
worrying about your problems will
not help in their solution.
1.-THE presidency has its very pleas
ant aspects" he concluded. Per
haps the most enjoyable part of
the Presidents duties consists in
meeting the people in the ordinary
walks of life with whom he comes
in contact. 1t Is by that method in
my own case. and the life of my
youth that l keep in touch with
the needs and ideas of the public.
There is of course a great sense of
uplift and support in the knowledge
that one has behind him the conf
dence and friendship of the people
of a great nation. Beyond that there
is the inspiration of religious faith.
have always attended church reg
ularly when / could, but. there be-
ing no organized church in our
town when I was a boy I had not
Joined church. After I became
President, the First Congregational
church of Washington, without con-
sulting me. voted to make me a
member. I was pleased that they
took such action, and, Of course, ac-
cepted the election to membership
which they offered me. My boys
joined the church at an early age.
and my wife had long been a mem
Der of a church.
1T would be difficult for me to
conceive Of anyone being able TO
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21
Big Bill Out of Indoor
Tennis Meet

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.--Bill Tilden,
tennis wizard, who has deserted the
Broadway stage temporarily, is
leaving next month for Europe to
start a campaign which he hopes
will bring him revenge against the
French players and will win back
his worlds championship.
He is taking with him to Europe
Junior Coen. Kansas City youngster
and his latest protege. 1t is possible,
also, Frank Hunter, the hard-hitting
West Virginia and former Olympic
star. will make the trip with them.
Tilden said today that because of
previous plans he would not be able
to play in the national indoor cham
pionships. With Richards in the
professional class. Tilden out of the
country and no foreign entries, the
indoor tournament will not be much
of a feature.
Helen Wills said she has recov-
cred completely from the effects of
the operation she underwent in Paris
for appendicitis. and that she may
play in the national women's indoor
tennis championships in Boston.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21

3 a M 7 a M
SOUGHT
Bud Taylor May Be Used
Against Canzonerl, latest
Sensation.

By times Epectey
New YORK, Dec. e1,-The State
Athletic Commission win announces
this week that Bushey Graham OF
Utica, despite his defeat to Tony
Canzonert, in Madison Square Gar
den Friday, is entitled to the cham
pionship bout with Charley PhiD
Rosenberg, the bantam king. next
month.
Accordingly, a bout between Can
zoner1 and Bud Taylor Of Terre
Haute, Ind, looms as the natural
scrap Of the bantam division
Canzonert's manager viii press his
claim for first shot at Rosenberg,
but the commissions mind is made
up for the time being on the ground
the Graham and the former New
Orleans boy fought at catchweights,
which found Tony over the 11S-
pound limit
The little italian from Louisiana,
who has Just turned 21, upset ali
calculations by whipping Graham,
a four-to-one favorite, yet Canzoneri
appears more like a logical feather
weight than a bantam. as he is still
growing.
But Taylor, declared bantam cham
pion in Illinois. is suffering from an
eye affection which will keep him
out Of the ring for a while.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21
Internal Disssension

But there was a rift in the ranks
Hornsby and Branch Hickey, for
mer manager and now vice president
Of the club. failed to agree. Hornsby
and Breadon also differed.
And now. just two and one half
months after the gala celebration in
honor of the sensational ~pennant
drive and world series victory of the
Cardinals, Hornsby has been traded
The town today was talking OF
nothing but the trade. It was street
corner gossip and 1t was cigar store
gossip. Fans had protested in the
newspapers Overtures had been
made to Breadon to be sure ana save
Hornsby for this year.
But Breadon today said he was un.
able to come to an agreement with
his star second baseman-nanager
He was willing to give Hornsby a
$4,000 managerial contract for one
year. Hornsby wanted a $4,000 an
nual managerial contract for the
next three years.
Late Monday they failed to get to
gether and the announcement of the
trade was made few hours later.
h II think the trade was a good one.
Naturally am sorry to lose Horns.
: by, but we were unable to get to.
gether," Breadon said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21
FALLS
Notre Dame Noses Out Vic
tory Over HaWkeyeS.

By Times Special
IOWA CITY. Iowa, Dec 21.-The
University Of Iowa basketball team
went down to defeat here Monday
night before the fast Notre Dame
FIVE, 1918. The Irish tra1led the
locals until a few seconds before the
contest ended when they went into
the lead on long field goal by
Capt. Johnny Nyikos.
Iowa took an early lead an al
though pressed hard managed to
hold onto their scant advantage until
the end of the half which ended,
1913. Van Deusen. who last year led
the Iowa team in scoring, was
guarded closely and was able to
score, but one field goal. Nyikis led
the Notre Dame attack while Two
good was the high scorer for the
Hawks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21

Basketball Will take back seat In
the sport world during the Christmas
vacation period, and only a few
games will be played this week and
next. The center of interest tonight
Is the Indiana Kentucky clash at
Lexington. A number of Crimson
hackers made the trip to the Blue
Grass State TO whoop 1t up for Hoo
sier victory.
Butler will have scant time for hol-
iday pastiming, the Bulldogs being
ordered to practice daily in prepare.
ton for its invasion of Illinois. Three
games are scheduled Dec. 2S, 20 and
30 with teams bearing colors Of the
Sucker State. The Bulldogs will
make their first stop at Bloomington
to play Wesleyan, moving over to
Galesburg to meet Lombard and
winding up with Chicago at Chicago.
Evansville Colleges Purple Aces
seem to be taking their success over
Wabash calmly and are going about
in preparation for their games with
Georgia Tech on Thursday Of this
week and their trip to Georgia on
Friday OF next week, where they Will
meet Vanderbilt.
Muncie Normal win play Defiance
at Defiance. Ohio, tonight, and Cen
trail Normal at Danvtlle Dec. 81.
De PAW has nothing on the books
until late next week when Georgia
Tech returns to Hoosierland to play
the Tigers at Greencastle. The Old
Gold will leave for Madison after the
game to play Wisconsin. Notre Dame
has one game scheduled before the
curtain falls on the year, meeting
Northwestern at South Bend Dec. 30.
Evansville will close the old and
open the new year with a pair of
clashes with Franklin at Evansville
Dec. 81 and Jan. !.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21
CITY BOWLING GOSSIP
By Lefty Lee.

In the Recreation League games
rolled Monday night, the Coca-Cola
team was the only club able to win
in straight sets. the Kries Transfer
team being the victim. The Silver
Flash, Baker Brothers and Robertson
Coal teams won from the 3-F Coffee,
Shell Gas and Bailey's Realtors in
two out of three fashion. Six games
of better than 1000 were turned in,
the Lila of Baker Brothers in their
final effort being high. This gave
them total of 2.999, which gave
them high in this class also.
Last Friday night "Chet" Schott
rolled 722 In the Washington League.
Monday night this boy continued his
sensational work and reached the
heights again BY scoring $50, on
games of 254, 179 and 257. His team
mate, Sargent. came along In fine
style and reached GAG. Other 600
shooters were: Haislup, 648; Good
win, 643; Fehr, Gal; Westover, 621;
Henry, 621. bartender, COL, and
Mounts, 600. FOrty-two games topped
the 200 mark. the 257 of Haislup and
SchOtt being tied for high
On the Century Alleys, the
Century League games were the card
for the evening Two out of three
wins ruled, the Century Alley Five,
Werbe-Meissen, Lincoln Highway
and F'lorsheim Shoe winning from
the Banquet Ice Cream, Hoffman
Shoes, Century Billiards and Para
Optical teams.
The Century Five continued to
crack the pins In the style which is
rapidly making this club the most
feared in the city, having games of
968, $50 and Lib for a total of 3,042.
which was high for the night in all
leagues. Fred Schleimer carried off
high total for the night with games
of 1871, 20S and 236 for 625.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21
RAMSEY DROPS voGLER
Victory Places Cue Winner in Tie
for Second Place.

Walter Ramsey went into tie for
second place In the State three
cushion billiarf tournament Monday
night with 50-41 victory over Louis
Vogler in ninety-four innings at Har-
ry Coolers parlor. The defeat pulled
Vogler down from his tie for first
with Joe Hunter who now holds I'M
disputed possession Of the lead with
six games won and two lost.
Harry Rubens is carded to meet
Hunter tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21
JONES-WHITAKER

The Jones Whitaker Sales basket
ball team, comprised of ex-high
school and college players, are play
ing good consistent ball in the Co
operative League and hope to wind
up in first place. The team desires
games with fast State squads. Call
or write Bob Criebel, Jones-Whitaker
Sales Company, Capitol Ave- and
Vermont st.