davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1926-04-09

The attic of a home, built on hill
side, is being used as a garage. The
family lives on the first and second 4
floors, down the hill from the street
level,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
Twelve Inch Fall
Of Snow Heaviest
Of Present Winter

Augusta in common with other
communities of Maine and through
out> the Atlantic seaboard on Satur-
day experienced the first real rough
weather Of the present winter. A
fall of about IL inches of snow was
registered in this section of the Ken
nebec valley, and while the storm
was raging there was cold and
penetrating wind from the northeast,
which made it extremely uncomfort-
able for those who had occasion to
be out.
Though there was considerable
wind accompanying the snow, re-
ports from the outlying sections were
to the effect that for the most part
the thick mantle of fine snow piled
down on the landscape evenly. with
very little drifting.
The storm started Just before Q
o'clock Saturday morning and con-
tlnued into the evening hours. So
fast did the snow make" that by
noontime the electric cars on the
AndroscoRgin & Kennebec lines were
experiencing difficulty. and In the
course OF the afternoon were behind
schedule on all runs. The big plows
We're Kept in action and after the
cessation of the storm in the early
evening the tracks had been cleared
ana the cars were back on schedule.
Lutte difficulty was experienced by
the Maine Central Railroad. and IN
Augusta, automobiles continued to
operate on all city streets, in MANY
cases with less difficulty than during
the past week Of icy roadways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
GRAND JURY TO
CONSIDER C0OKSoN
CASE JANUARY TERM

The case OF Mrs. Frances Cookson
OF Waterville. bound over on the
charge of assault with intent to Kill,
with a dangerous weapon. a revolver
on the person Of her husband. Leon
Cookson, will be considered at the Ian,
uary session of the grand Jury of the
Kennebec superior court. which will
convene next Tuesday. County Attor.
ney Frank E. Southland said Saturday
that he believed the term would be an
average one as far as the consideration
of criminal matters Is concerned.
The case of Clarence H. Shepherd
formerly cashier of the Hallowell Saw.
ings Bank, who was indicted at the
last term for embezzlement of bank
funds and who pleaded nolo conten-
dere. will probably be called for sen.
tence at the coming term.
Bound over cases include the follow
ing: Joseph Nadeau of Waterville
perjury; Edmund L. Knox and Charles
II. Leighton, both of Oakland, larceny
Raymond l.. Arsenault and Stanley
McIntire. both of Waterville. embezzle-
ment; Stanley Washu Of Waterville
assault with a dangerous weapon with
intent to. kill on the person of Harry
w. Pinkham of Windsor, deputy
sheriff; Walter York and Louise Frost
both of Waterville. lascivious cohabi-
tation: Mary Leighton and Edward
Carter, both of Augusta, adultery;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
Our Tradition

Speaking at the evening service
the third Of the series of meetings
concentrating the Centennial OF
the parish, Rev. Dan Huntington
Fem, the pastor, dealt with the fu
ture ideals. His topic was "Our Ira
dition", and he spoke in part as fol-
lows:
1.-THE founders of the Unitarian
ion living spirit and an active pur-
Church made the basis of their I'M
pose which were eternal, rather than
an intellectual agreement to any spe-
Gifted theological doctrine, which
might be dead for successive genera
tons.
"The result has been that in the
years following when there have
been many changes in the ipterpreta-
tons of theology, there has been a
constant attempt to keep the relig-
ious Interpretation Of life in accord
with the rest Of knowledge. And 1t
has meant. also that within the Uni
tartan denomir alton there have been
men and women, ministers and con-
gregation5 holding widely different
views of religion. and consequently
having different forms for the ex-
preston of their opinions.
eat the present time there are two
distinct groups in our fellowship,
(mark you they are both honorable
members) and well accepted, for we
are loyal to the tradition of our
founders who made our basis Of I'M
ion one of spirit and purpose ather
than an intellectual agreement.
"One of these groups, the Human.
lists. so called. lays particular en-
phasis upon the ability Of men to
solve their own problems and do all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
Last Quarter Century

A detailed history of the church for
the past rs years, commencing with
the celebration of the 18th anniversary
of the church on october 81. 1901. was
giver by Miss Rosamond Conner at the
$50 vesper service. A brief outline of
the history as given by Miss Conner,
taking in the major points of interest,
is as follows:
In 1902 Colonel Elias Milliken, a
staunch supporter of the church, died.
and the following year Rev. E. E.
Newbert resigned In March after a
pastorate Of IL years. This was at
that time the longest pastorate in the
history of the church with the one ex-
ception of that Of Rev. Mr.. Judd.
Rev. Z. G. Spencer was called to fill
the vacancy and on February 10. 1904,
was installed. He resigned September
IA, 1906. Rev. Edwin NJ. Slocombe
was called to fill the pulpit and was
installed in September. 1907, Dean
Fem conducting the service.
In 1908 motion was presented at
the annual meeting in February to
change the name Of THE Unitarian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11

Society of Augusta" to Christ Church.
Unitarian" 1t was voted TO mold this
motion over until the next annual
meeting. AT this meeting rirst steps
were taken for the organization of a
Mems Club, the forerunner of the
present All Souls Chapter of the Lay
mems League.
In January, 1909, a search of the rec
ords of the church brought to light the
fact that through combination OF
circumstances many years before the
church had been incoi porated in such
a way that although many felt they
were members in 1909, there were in
truth but six members of the associa-
ton. Accordingly SO new members
were elected by the six, and of those
SO new members 55 are now living.
At the annual parish meeting on Feb
|, 1909, the name was changed to the
Unitarian Church of Augusta. Maine
Rev. Slocombe resigned December 81,
1911, and Rev. Paul S. Phalen was
called. He was installed November 49,
1912. The church was renovated and
repaired in the summer of 1913 and at
that time fine piano was presented
to it by Judge and Mrs. Leslie C. Cor
Bassett presented a communion table
and Judge Cornish a baptismal font.
Through the kindness of Judge Cor
nish, who made a cash payment OF
$4,000 which he afterward gave to the
church, the Chas. H. Mason property on
Green street was acquired as parson-
age in the summer of 1914, the church
giving a mortgage for $500, the bal
ance Of the purchase price.
September 81. 1914. a tablet to Rev.
Sylvester Judd, contributed by Miss
Penninah Judd, Mrs. Apphia J. Whip
pie and Mrs. Seth c. Beach. was dedi-
Gated. In the summer Of 1916 the old
organ was renovated and rear organ
installed through the generosity of
Mrs. Hill, Mr.. Bassett. Mr.. Purinton
and Mr.. Lowell. In November, 1917.
Allen Partridge, an old and active
member of the church, died.
Rev. Paul S. Phalen having enlisted
late that year in the United States
service. he was granted leave of alb
sence, the church undertaking to sup
ply the pulpit until his return. On
Sunday, December 9, 1917, for the first
time in it's history, its pastor. clad In
the uniform of the United States army,
of 1918 the pulpit was filled by lay
men and on January 25, 1919. the pas
tor received an honorable discharge
from the army and returned to Angus
ia, filling the pulpit for the first time
on February 2.
He resigned Feb. 1, 1922, and Rev.
Dan Huntington Fem was called to the
church August 1, being ordained DC
tober II with impressive exercises, the
charge to the minister being delivered
by Dean Fem. his father.
At the annual meeting in 1928 Judge
Leslie Cornish resigned as member
of the standing committee and in June,
1925, he died.
This fine history. prepared with a
great deal of care by Miss Conner.
picked up the history of the church
from the place where It was left off
by Judge Leslie G. Cornish. who at the
celebration of the 18th anniversary de-
livered an address on THE First IS
Years" This address by Judge Cor
nish was contained in the program for
the Sunday services, which were given
to all attending the meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11

State street he had fully determined
that he would not remain here. He felt
lonesome, desolated. But after his
sermon he was invited to the home of
Justice Leslie c. Cornish for dinner
and there he met Norman L. Bassett.
Judge Cornish talked with him through
the afternoon and so great was the
influence of his personality that Mr..
Phalen reconsidered his decision.
The speaker told of the many move
ments of public nature in which
members of All Souls church had had
an active part and then spoke of some
of these publc-spirited and church.
spirited people by name. The congre-
cation although not the largest in the
city was composed of many people of
prominence. and others without dis
tinction as the world calls 1t, but who
were in themselves greatly distin-
guished.
Rev. Mr.. Phalen admitted that the
calibre of the congregation was such
that he felt Inadequate" with but four
years in the ministry behind him. But
they dealt kindly with him, he declar-
ed. and assisted him in every way.
He said in concluding: There is
much work to be done in this old world
of. ours by the forces of liberalism.
None of us should harbor the idea
that at length all the battle for the
freedom of the mind and spirit is over.
The fact is quite the opposite. There
| are sinister forces, dominated by ig-
norance and superstition, at work in
the land-throughout the world. The
Great War is not over, nothing is GER
tain or assured unless it be that man
has an immortal soul and that there
lives within him an urge to seek after
all that is good and beautiful and true.
Follow that urge-give 1t room and II
will lead you far and well. When !
left you in February, 1922, said that
I should watch you thrive and grow
with the keenest interest. Ny interest
is just as keen. My remembrance of
the happy days here with you is just
as clear. congratulate you on the
meahing'of this day and hope with all
my heart that when another century
has rolled away those who follow
after us will have occasion to rejoice
over the heritage that you will have
built up in your day upon the founda-
lions already SO we'll laid"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
LITChFIELD

The Community Circle win hold q
baked bean supper at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Weston, Wednes-
day evening, January 13, a cordial
invitation is extended to everybody.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Gowell were
callers at Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. New
ellis at Merrilis Corner, Friday.
Mrs. Harry McCaslin, who has
been visiting friends and relatives
arrived home Saturday.
Mrs. Philip Weston and Mrs.
George Weston were Tuesday callers
at Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Harvey's.
II. C. Allard is transporting the
students from Steventown to Water
man school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Hartman
were the Thursday guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Stevens Jr.
Almon Stevens was a caller at Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Harnden's. Monday.
Mrs. jain Richardson and daugh-
ter, Ruby were Sunday callers at Mr..
and Mrs. o. D. Smiths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
THORNDIKE

Mrs. Sewall Staples and little son
of Bangor were the guests of her sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Bessey the past
week.
Mrs. Robt. Belts and mother, Mrs
Eta Small, were business visitors in
Waterville Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mutt were busi-
ness callers in Pittsfeld Wednesday.
Howard Harmon returned home
Friday from a few days business trip
to Boston.
Mrs. Marshall Walton of Unity is
very Ill with assesses in her throat
at the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Bucklen.
Ralph Arey is attending court in
Belfast.
Mrs. Annie Cornforth Is In Freedom
nursing Mrs. Abbie Lamson, who has
just returned home from the Sisters
hospital at Waterville.
Mrs. Bert Mutt and Miss Vera Mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11

that Is necessary for the welfare Of
society. Human beings are working
alone without the aid of any pur-
pose, power personality In the world
to which the name God would be
given. The term God to them stands
for no reality, but Is merely a symbol
calling forth appropriate and helpful
reactions on the part of people. For
them the only immortality Is that Of
the perpetuation of society, rather
than of individual life.
"The theist is equally careful to lay
emphasis upon the power of human
beings to solve their poblems. and
to work for their own welfare, but
they believe that when men and wo-
men are so engaged they are not
working alone, but are helping the
gulfillment of some great purpose Of
God, the living reality in the world.
These two groups are both within
one denomination and working out
their beliefs in accordance with their
onw traditions. And we rejoice that
it is possible for such widely diver
gent points of view to meet and ex-
change experience for their mutual
benefit.
"Our tradition, however, is the the
iStiC OHe anu we might well tame dS
our statement of principles for the
future growth and development of
our thought, the following advice
which William Ellery Claiming once
gave to young man entering the
ministry: ~
Believe in the mighty power Of
truth and love.
Believe in Gods great purposes to-
ward the human race
Believe in the omnipatence of
Christianity.
Believe that Christ lived and died
to breathe into his church and into
society q diviner spirit than now ex-
lists.
Believe In the capacities and great
ness of human nature.
Believe that the celestial virtue.
is to become reality in your own
and others souls.
Garry to your work trustful spir-
it.
Live a life Of faith and hope.
Feel through your whole soul that
evil is not the mightiest power in the
universe, that 1t is permitted only to
call forth the energy of love, wisdom,
persuasion and prayer for it's remoy-
al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11

Members of the congregation Of All
Souls church (Unitarian) united on
Sunday in services commemorative
of the Tooth anniversary of its in
corporation. In addition to the
regular meetings a special vesper
service was held at $50 o'clock in
the afternoon at which Rev. Paul S.
Phalen, former pastor of the
church, and Miss Rosamond Con-
nor, one of it's staunch supporters,
spoke with regard to it's history
within the past few years.
At the morning service, Dean Will
liam w. Fem, D. D., Of the Theolo-
gical School at Harvard University,
delivered a fine address on Rev.
Sylvester Judd who passed his en-
tire life as minister. in this city,
and who for IS years so labored,
that in the words of Justice Leslie
c. Cornish, Is years ago. "he so
stamped his own likeness upon 1t
that his memory is as sweet and
gracious and revered today as 1t was
half a century ago"
In the evening addresses by Rev.
Dan Huntington Fem, the present
pastor of the church, and Rev.
George +. Patterson Field Secretary
of<the American Unitarian Associa-
ton were the features
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
Former Pastor

In opening his address. Rev. Paul s.
Phalen of West Newton, Mass. former
ly pastor of All Souls. speaking on
THE Last Decade" said: 81 realize
that 1t is not exactly your intent or
desire that I should give you an auto
biography of my days here. Neverthe-
less it is very hard to disassociate my
experience from the actual history of
the church in the decade from 1912 to
1922"
He spoke Of his FIRST day in Angus
ia, when on raw Sunday of April.
1912, after having walked the length Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
SOMERVILLE

Fred L. Turner visited his father.
Fred A Turner, at Augusta General
Hospital Monday and reports his con-
dition as much improved. 1t is thought
he will soon be able to come home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Brown and
daughter Hazel were Tuesday business
callers in Augusta.
Mrs. Leola Brann, who has been so
i'll, is very much better.
The winter term of school at Somer-
vile Corner closed Friday. Jan. s,
taught by Lewis A. Turner Of this
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11

Mike Blair Of China, assault with in
tent to Kill; Ernest E. Gagnon of
fairheld Center. driving an automob-
pile while intoxicated; Daniel w. Mea-
DER OF Rome. forgery: William Shaw
OF Augusta, common nuisance: Eugene
Dion or Waterville, neglecting and cru
ely treating his children: Thur1ow
smith of Waterville. driving an auto
mobile while intoxicated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
Funeral of Mrs. I,ettie Wing

The funeral service of the late
\ mrs. Lettie Wing was conducted at
S.,o O'Clock Saturday afternoon at
RUNNERS funeral parlors, 16 Pleas
ant street. with the Rev. A. Francis
Walch or the Winthrop Street Uni
Versailst church officiating. There
was profusion of beautiful flowers.
The remains were placed in the M
Pleasant receiving tomb and the
bearers were Stanley Black. MyIes
Black, William Beckim and Arthnr
Beckim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
Mrs. Ella Higgins

Ella Higgins passed away at
MIS- ~ her daughter, Mrs. Will
the hq . 1pattangall, Saturday morn
liam 4, H. remains were on Sunday
i inssn to Machias, where fune ant
s tsTsc ! will be held and intermeh'
-,odo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
Farm Rureau

The Farm Bureau held an ali day
planning meeting with baked beans
and pastry dinner at the Grange hall
, Thursday. Mr.. Donahue and Mrs.
Murchie, demonstrating agents being
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
,,ord ". Weber of Halo

raward W. Weber of Halo
Rev ..nnerintendent of the State
wen, ' ~, Girls at Hallowell, preach
scn00. =. fine sermon at the Win
ed q very aat Universalist church
throp Earning. Rev. Mr.. Weber
sunday, stitnting for Rev. A. Francis
was suo s"ho is confined to his home
Wa, S.ate street by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11


Josiah Drummond Chapter. o. a q.
held a special meeting Thursday night
and elected the following officers for
the coming year: Mrs. Annie Bessey,
worthy matron; e. 7. Bessey. worthy
patron; Mrs. Alta Ware, Associate
fhatron: Mrs. Edith Gilchrest, secre-
tary; Mrs. Lydia Farwel1, treasurer:
Mrs. Florence Tweedie, conductress:
Mrs. Vida Tweedie, associate conduc-
tress Installation will be held
Thursday. Jan. Il. Mrs. Charles Bow
ley Of Old Town, worthy matron, was
present and was an overnight guest
Of Mrs. Ralph Arey.
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Wren, Mr..
and Mrs. William Libby, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Gilchrest, Ruth and Doris Gill
chrest. Guss Gates. Bert Mutt and
Eddie Flick attended the Joint install
lation of Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
in Unity Wednesday night.
Mrs. Richard Higgins passed last
week in Brooks with her mother, Mrs
Eufamie Patterson. who is in poor
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Arey passed
Saturday night and Sunday in Unity,
the guests of Mr., and Mrs. Jack Van
Deets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
RECALL SERVICE DURING PAST HUNDRED YEARS and
PLEDGE SELVES anew AT centennial OBSERVANCE


Pensioners and Citizens Par.
ticipate In Exercises Com.
memorating One Hundred
Years of History of All
Souls Unitarian Church AT
Three Services, Sunday
Rev. Paul S. Phalen, A For
mer Pastor, Reviews Past
Decade-Dean Fem of Har-
ward Theological School and
Father of Present Minister,
Speaker at Morning Service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
Monday, January H. 1926.
AIrCIJSTA LOCALS

hist party under the AUSPICES
The WINS. ,t pr Lodge, N. E. o. p,
Of Fort M Va tuesday evening instead
will be new new at the home OF Mrs.
Of Mon Mi1ss on Columbia street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11

Lawrence B. Greenwood will con-
duct the neighborhood meeting this
evening at the residence of Sheridan
Young. Capitol street. The hour is
730 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
CHILDREN WELL
ALL WINTER

Medicine
didn't night 1t blessing
(Sgned)
Montcova,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-11
o. y. 8. Elect. omoera

were business callers In PittsnsId
Thursday.
The Washington times., 1926-12-21
GREAT HAND FOR.
TROPIC PLAY
AT GAYETY

An excellent performance OF
White Cargo" Leon Gordon's
gripping play on tropical life. was
given at the Gayety last night
by Lewis Talbot's players. When
first presented by Earl Carroll Il
took New York by storm, and
although it has been seen here
before, 1t still retains the lure
to bring out the cash customers.
There were many signs and
smacking of lips last night as the
various characters consumed large
quantities of Scotch brand IN
known. in "Hell's Playground.
AS Langfurd. around whom CEN
tiers the action Of the play, Joseph
Forte. was admirable. The cyrli
cal Witzel twas well played by
Robert Burns, while Matirie Nor.
ris handled the role of the doctor
superbly. well-deserving the ova.
-tiOn that was rendered him at the
conclusion OF the first act Tondey
lego, the only female character In
the lay, was depicted by Christine
Cooper. a clever. actress.
Others in the company who are
entitled to need OF praise IN
sclude Tom Jones, William Manble
Danny Mullen. as the skipper:
Edward Hudson and John G.
Louden...
The sponsors for Columbia at
fractions ard TO be congratulated
on being able to- produce this
type of play at moderate prices
and are deserving~of large patron.
The Washington times., 1926-12-21

It was the New York trip that
brought them to the stage door
The girls father had given Ginger
, a year IN New York as a gradua.
ton present. She liked the bright
lights and the thought Of teach.
ing Latin to lot Of girls almost as
old as she was not very APP.
peaIing.
The two sisters. when In col.
lege, had taken very active parts
in school dranatics. In fact
Jane. her brother and Frank
Houston brother OF whispering
SID of local flannel had written
in their entirety two of the college
shows book, music and lyrics.
The Rodgers girls and piano
were always the high spots Of the
show.
This Ginger remembered. She
went around to a booking agent
and told him how good the
Rodgers sisters were. She manu-.
featured quite a career for hei
act, then suddenly confessed they
never had been on the stage, and.
very largely because Of her hon
esty, got booking. Jane came
East and here they are.
Many of their songs are original.
j. E. ID.
The Washington times., 1926-12-21
Xmas Hours

on Christmas Day, Sunday
hours will be observed In all local
Stanley. Crandall Theatefs. Doors
will be open at 2:3O b M With he
first performance beginning ait 3.
The Washington times., 1926-12-21
LYRIC URGE LAUGHS AT
MUSTY OLD SATIN

The the last thing the young pictured
this page Jane and Ginger Rodgers appearing this
Keth thought of when they left the University
set to contemplate the ntcacies Of life They just fell
into it, as it