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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
Elks Tender Big
Reception to Members
Of Minstrels Cast

One of the most pleasant social
events of the year took place at the
E,lks club rooms last evening when
the Elks rendered a reception to the
members of the cast in the Elks min
strels which We're staged recently. A
delicious supper was served to the
guests, prepared by the Elks under
the efficient leadership of Fred Per-
ry.
In return for the hospitality shown
by the Elks, every member of the
cast gave the same sketch which was
presented the evening of the min
strels and these present say that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
Tiny Tots and Toys
Feature Riddle Party
At Augusta Girls Club

The 'I<iddie" party at the A. G.
C. C. club house Monday evening
fully justified its name. No one could
have recognized the business like
stenographers, or even the fiappers
and zippers, in the gay crowd of be-
ribboned girls, carrying dolls, Teddy
bears or toys. The Zest with which
they entered into the games of Drop
the handkerchief, Pass the button, or
the eagerness with which they tried
to pin the tail on the huge green
donkey, were all that could nave
been expressed by their younger
sisters or brothers.
AS for the prizes. it was indeed
difficult to decide who best deserved
them, but they were finally awarded
to Alma Reynolds. who appeared as
a dainty little miss t. ruffied white;
to Marion Robinson, in fetching
romper suit of pink checked glng-
ham; and to the only boy present, a
youth in severe black; while Har-
riet Enman was the lucky child
who pinned the donkey's tail nearest
it's appointed place.
After these childish games. old
fashioned dances We're enjoyed, and
then, of course. the refreshments, OF
ice cream and animal crackers. soon
it was time for small children to be
going> home, so the party dispersed,
to change. Cinderella fashion, into
their more grown-up appearance. II
is thought. however, that they VIII
all look forward to the next K1dd1e
party, and bring still more or their
friends with them to share its mer-
riment.
Several notices were given out
Monday evening relative to matters
of club interest. The class IN kooaK-
cry. under the direction or PAU Is.
Merrill, will meet this evening, at
100 at the club house.
All members of the Augusta Girls
Community Club who are interested
in dancing, should sign up FOR enc
dancing class which meets Tuesuay
evenings at the clubhouse. under the
auspices of the B. P. W., with MISS
Dorothy E. Gray as teacher
Miss Caro- Hamlin, who has charge
of the Christmas sale. which IS 10 De
nut on by the A. G. c. c. on Decem-
Der IL. is asking all girls who can
do so to come down to the clup on
Friday evening, to sew on aprons Ior
this sale Many girls have alreaiy
MANNED to come down, and there IS
sure to be a pleasant social evening
with much accomplished toward the
sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Boston, Nov. 22.-(P-Mayor NAL
colin E. Nichols. today announced
that his son, Clark S. Nichols, nine
years old, would serve him as his
best son at his wedding on Friday
afternoon to Miss Carrie M. Will
liams. Dexter p. Nichols. seven year
old son of the mayor, will be ring
bearer, and Marjorie, his four year
old daughter, will be flower girl. me
ceremony in the Church of the New
Jerusalem will be PERFORMED by the
Rev. Fl. Clinton, the pas.Sr Mill Will
liams will be attended fF her sister,
Mrs. Florence Williams, Miss Carrie
Williams was a twin of the mayor s
first wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Washington, Nov. %. - (P) = The
Ship Owners Association of the Pa-
cific coast and the Pacific American
Steamship Association We're declared
by the Supreme Court today to be
seemingly violating the anti trust
laws by their plan for the employ
ment of seamen through employment
bureaus established by them. The
court did not pass directly on the
question of guilt. however, but re-
manded the case to the district court
for trial on its merit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
Discount Attleboro MESSAGE

Boston, Nov. 22.-(P)-Discussing a
spirit message said to have been re-
ceived from Harry Houdini through a
medium in Attleboro, officials of the
Massachusetts States Association of
Spiritualists tonight said the associa-
ton had no recognized medium in At
tleboro and that IF anyone has a COM
munication with Houdini 1t was some
one the association does not recognize
as having sufficient powers to COM
municate with the spirit world
The announcement was made by
Samuel w. Bailey, Boston attorney,
who is counsel for the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
New Jersey Youth
Kills Couple and
Wounds His Sister

Bridgeton, N. j.. Nov. 22-oP)-Mr'
and Mrs. william Candy. this CITY,
were shot and instantly killed. ln.s
morning, by Linwood Ware, ~ wears
old, their nephew, who also IurHeu
his revolver on his sister, Mrs. Maae-
line Maxwell, 26 years old. ~
Mrs. Maxwell is reported I" NC
dying In the hospital here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Candy and MIS- M"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23


sllor. F1,,cNs n. H., Nov. 22.-(P)-
after 'e s James Dodge died
y His d. e.eral weeks illness.
y a specie,I il is expected to re-
s.lNor disa.,e election in the third
lister N'S Tl which included
q Londornnse late councillor was
y been n;,ry, March 2, 1854.
Sember cl'y auditor, a school
|, aanpshi,aa member of both the
! ~ been NJ house and Senate
: For d p, ,.aen in fraternal
WASN'T years he was secre-
aasral nsi,, lodge of Masons.
VIII be held Wednes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
LEGION HOOPSTERS
TO OPEN SEASON
AGAINST Y. & H. CREW
Fast Richmond Legion Team
Here Next Week - Busy
Season Forecast

The American Legion, boasting one
of the most formidable outfits gath
cred together in Augusta for many
seasons, has two home games sched-
uled within the next two weeks which
should give the fans plenty of action
and science. The. ex- doughboys are
angling for a game with Vickery and
Hills classy basketball team for next
Friday night and the second game
will see the Richmond American Le-
gion the guests at the Y. M. c. A.
gymnasium. This game will be play
ed one week from Thursday night.
Both games should be good. The
Publishers are always contenders for
the sunberth position in the City
League and are great drawing card
outside the city. Better than ever
this season with the addition Of Ken
Trask and Tiny Overlook, all Maine
guard, to the roster, the V & H club
is determined to give all their OPP
ponents plenty of trouble. Buddy
Winslow, former Cony captain and
star forward, will hold down one Of
the forward positions and Tiny Over
lock will hoop them in from the other
forward berth. Ken Trask, one of
the best high school centers in the
business last winter, and this fall a
tackle on the Hebron football team,
will hold down the pivot position.
"Honk" Webb, former Cony athlete
and "Hummy" Hall. star guard on
the same Cony team with Bill Far
rington and Don Brennan, will guard
the basket.
The Richmond outfit is one of the
fastest clubs in the state on small
floor and they should feel right at
home on the ''Y" polished court. The
down river club boasts of several fast
| floor men and two of the members of
the club are dead shots from the
middle of the floor.
The Legion outfit will have Cy
Thyng, who has not lost enough of
his speed to hurt much on small
floor, will play one of the forward
positions Thyng is also formidable
floor man and a good shot from the
middle Of the floor. In the other for
ward position will be Smith Dunnack
former Boston University star and
captain of the once famous Colby
! Comets when they were enjoying
their best days. Dunnack played last
winter in the league around Boston
and should shine in the game Friday
night Babe Lapidus, Chetter Har-
vey and several other good men are
to appear in Legion togs and the re-
suit should be quite some aggrega-
ton. The game will start promptly
at o'clock. The attendance at this
game will decide as to whether or
not faster opponents are brought to
the Capital City this winter.
Boston, Nov. 22.--{P)-Miss Harriet
May Wheeler of Somerville, Mass,
said to be the first woman ever held
here under the national automobile
theft law, the Dyer act, waived all OBJ
jections to her removal to Denver to-
day. She will be accompanied to Col
orado by q woman deputy marshal and
an assistant United States attorney.
also a woman. Miss Wheeler, one Of
the few women chauffeurs Of Massa-
chusetts, and Ray Anderson. ma
rine, were alleged to have hired an
automobile In Denver and abandoned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A whist party will be given by
Fort Western Lodge. n. f. o. p. at
the home of Harry Pierpont, 20 Myr-
tie street, Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock. Everyone is invited.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
NASSAU GOVERNMENT
FACES FINANCIAL
EMBARRASSMENT

NASSAU, Bahamas Islands,
March 19.-Colonial government
of the Bahamas faces financial
embarrassment as sequel to the
daring robbery of the treasury
vault here early Wednesday morn
ing, it became known today.
Grave concern was expressed in
official circles yesterday when
Colonial Secretary Burns inform
ed the legislature that nearly
$4,000 in gold and silver specie
had been stolen. AS there are no
regular tax levies it was feared by
government officials that the
treasury loss would seriously cur
tail appropriations for public
works.
Spencer Williams, young
Bahamian and native of New
Providence Island, is under arrest
as suspect in connection with the
robbery. He entered plea of not
guilty when brought before
Magistrate Osborne for pre-
liminary hearing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
KEY WEST BOY
GETS HONORS
BURT QUINN PLACED, ON
EAGLE LIST AT MILL
TARY ACADEMY
Especial to The Citizen)

tSpeclal 10 Inc OllizenB
COLLEGE PARK, Ca, March
19.-Burt P. Quinn, son of Mr..
John H. Quinn, of Key West Fla.
was placed on the recently COM
piled Eagle List of the Georgia
Military Academy, at College
Park, according to Col. ]. C.
Woodward, president of the school.
The Eagle List is made up of
leaders in scholastic work and gen.
eral department. To be eligible
for it a cadet must have an excel
lent record in scholarship and his
conduct must be above reproach.
In his classes he must average 85
per cent with no subject under 80
per cent.
The G. M. A. Eagle, an honor
decoration, is awarded temporar-
lily to these named on the monthly
Eagle Lists. A cadet who has
earned his Eagle continuously
throughout the year is given a
Gold Eagle at commencement for
his permanent possession. The
Gold Eagle is one of the highest
honors attainable at G. M. A.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
Police Officers Make
Raid On Alleged
Gambling Places In Cit,

Two alleged gambling places
were raided yesterday and today
by Chief of Police Cleveland
Niles, assisted by Policemen
Laurie Roberts and Harry
Roberts.
Yesterday afternoon the Pancho
Fleitas place on Petronia street
was visited and a lot of gambling
paraphernalia seized. Nance
Antonio was arrested and placed
under bond of $50 for his APP
pearance in city court.
This forenoon the 1.-Two Friends
Cafe" on Duval street was raided
by these officers and another lot
of gambling devices secured. At
this place Enovebo Riyero was
taken in custody and was required
to make $50 bond for appearance
at city court.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

each school and the students pass
Cd our in orderly manner and with
out confusion in the number of
seconds, respectively, shown be.
low. The Convent Of Mary Im-
macniate students made the best
record. clearing the building in Fl
seconds.
Harris School. ~ seconds.
Division Street School, SIS sec.
onds.
Monroe County High School, So
seconds.
Convent Of Mary Immaculate
81 seconds.
ST. Joseph's School. IS seconds
students of the eolored schools
% the city will be put through the
Ere drill at 4 later date.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
PROPOSAL FOR VOTE
ON LIGHT WINES
AND BEER is MADE
tBy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, March 19.-
Proposals to provide for local OPP
ton votes by congressional dis
tricts in the elections this fall on
the wine and beer question have
been introduced by Representative
Hill, republican, Maryland, leader
of the wet group in the house.
The measure, which would
amend the revenue and Volstead
acts, would allow no beverages de-
scribed as mot intoxicating in
fact" provide a tax of 20 cents a
gallon and authorize manufacture
and sale in original packages in
any district voting sanction.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
MAN ENDS own
LIFE FOLLOWING
KILLING OF SIX
CALIFORNIA REAL. ESTATE
MAN BECOMES VIOLENT ON
HEARING THAT WIFE WAS
SEEKING DIVORCE
apy A.soeiated Pressl

PLACERVILLE, Cal. = March
19.-John NJ. Coins, Stockton
Calf, real estate man, killed six
persons yesterday and then ended
his own life as posses were chasing
him over dangerous mountain
highways.
Hard pressed by posses, Coins
sent bullet into his brain as his
automobile plunged over noun
tain cliff near Ell Dorado, few
miles from here, ending a day of
tragedy in the upper San Joaquin
Valley.
The dead:
Mrs. Florence Podesta Coins,
his wife; Mrs. Minnie Podesta
Clark, his wife's sister; Mrs.
George McNoble, wife of a former
president of the state bar asso-
citation; Alex Marengo, Mrs. Mar
engo and their married daughter,
Mrs. Henry Dutra.
Coins began his mania round of
killing when he heard that his wife
was seeking divorce.
Coins went first to the Podesta
ranch near Stockton, where he
shot and killed his wife and her
sister, Mrs. Clark. Escaping from
the ranch, he returned to Stock
ton and sought the law Office of
George F. McNoble, husband of
Mrs. McNob.e, whom he had heard
was advising Mrs. Coins concern
ing legal separation. McNoble
had also represented Coins in a
number of suits Coins had brought
against the Southern Pacific Rail-
road and later against accident in
surance companies as a result of
a railway accident in which Coins
lost a foot. The actions failed.
but McNoble received settlement
of $4,000 from an uncontested in
surance policy.
Learning that McNoble was in
San Francisco, the crazed man
went to the McNoble home, where
he found the attorneys wife,
whom he Intercepted regarding
Mrs. Coins divorce plans. Mrs.
McNoble denied any knowledge
of them, whereupon Coins shot her
three times, killing her almost in
stantly. as one of the children
looked on.
Coins then drove madly to Gait,
about "a miles north of Stockton,
and shot and killed Marengo, his
wife and their daughter, Mrs.
Dutra.
Mrs. Dutra's two small children,
three and four years old, were the
only witnesses, but farm hands
heard the shots and saw Coins
climb into his automobile again
and drive northward.
The motive for the Marengo
killing, aside from Coins possible
insanity, was that some years ago
Marengo figured as prosecuting
witness in charge of horse steal
ing against Coins.
From Gait, Coins started at a
mad pace toward Placer county.
where he owned property. It is
supposed he intended to go into
hiding there. Meanwhile officers
Of four counties were on his trail,
and highways in all directions were
guarded.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

home at Swampscott, Mass, when
his father was to undergo an OPP
Grafton. Now the last firm link
that bound him to the Vermont
hamlet is broken.
The neighbors recall that the
President sought to have his father
go to Washington last fall and that
Colonel Coolidge refused to spend
the winter away from familiar
faces and scenes. Almost per-
suaded, the colonel at last went
to his physician, DIR. Albert w.
Cram.
evil you guarantee if I go to
Washington I will be alive to re-
turn in the spring." he asked the
physician. DIR. Cram could give
no guarantee and Colonel Cool
idge remained in wintry Plymouth.
Knowing the desperate nature Of
his malady, he arranged his af-
fairs even to the preparation Of
his grave and prepared to die as
he had lived among the green
mountain home folk.
In one of his visits to Washing
ton he said he had a nice time,
but "home's a pretty good place
after all"
Months ago the colonel in
structed Selectman AFRO Johnson
to prepare his grave in the eeme-
terry on the hillside.
The colonel was informed late
yesterday that his son was on the
way to see him. He nodded his
head slightly and DR.. Cram said
he believed he understood the mes
sage.
The final phase of his illness
dated from last Thursday, but the
colonel had been declining since he
contracted cold year ago. Then
specialists in Boston found him
suffering from a malady diagnosed
as heart block" An operation
was performed in June, and in De-
cember the colonel lost the use of
his legs. He had been bedridden
since.
Only an indomitable will kept
alive the spark Of life, those near
the colonel said. =.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
Re Crowd On Train

The train arriving here last
night from the north had a large
number of passengers on board.
An Of those arriving on the train
remained in Key West last night,
many Of whom take passage on
the steamship Cuba leaving today
for Havana.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
information on Key West


Hotel Casa Marina, American plan. single $11,
double $50. La Concha Hotel, European plan, single
SIS to ST. double 81 to $12 On large parties of rs or
more special reduced rates. Oversee Hotel European
plan, single So up, double 81 up.
Population of Key West 10000
Municipal Golf Lnks-a sporty course, extending
from Gulf to Ocean. Rates. green fees $500 per day.
$4,000 plus tax for season.
Bathing Beach and Tenns-Casa Marina Hotel
Grounds Also public tennis and bathing beaches.
Free Band Concerts in Bayview Park Sunday after
moons and every evening except Saturday.
Fishing! Over 600 varieties See hotels for boats.
Free Aquarium, east end of Flagler street. Marine
curio shop on Margaret street
Taxi Stands at railroad station and hotels See
Key West.
Ocean Boulevard. to encircle city. now being built
by Monroe county
Oversee Highway, from Key Vest to the mainland
Onethird distance completed balance of roadway con-
tracted Steel obrdges span the long water gaps
Take taxi spin out over the Ocean, from the city of
Key West
Pipe Line for municipal waterworks soon to be laid
from mainland. Plenty of fresh pure water to Kew
West and the Florida Keys
White Ways now being installed through the bust
ness districts.
Building permits and Bank deposits ranidv ;ncreas
ing. Another new bank has just received charter.
Key West postal receipts for Feb, 1926 increased
- per per. cent over same month. last year.
Best natural harbor in Florida Exports-imports
reach $47, 600, 10000 annually
Key West Foundation Company's beautiful Sub
division at eastery end of the island is daily reporting
Progress Several houses under construction
Graders scarifers, roadrolers draglines and motor
trucks in active operation.
Is #. business lots on Flagler Street 500 per
front foot, or $4,000.
SO #. residential lots. SIS per front foot, or
Terms 20 per cent cash. balance /, 2 and years;
ally.
All titles insured by New York Title and Mort
gage Company Certificate Of Title Insurance delivered
to purchaser with contract.
Amy further information will be gladly furnished by
KEY WEST FOUNDATION co.
MALCOLM MEAcHAM, President
Phone IS Ga Duval Street
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

The song Queen of Ny Heart
is said to have made four sub
stantial fortunes, and in one year
to have earned 100000, yet un-
der the title of "Old Dreams" II
had been on sale for years before
it caught on"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
Descriptive Pamphlet

A beautiful, descriptive pamph-
let is being compiled by Jack
Richards of the Oversee Hotel.
The booklet will contain informa-
ton about Key West and Havana,
telling about the points of inter
est and other aids to travellers and
visitors.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
FIRE DRILLS AT
SCHOOL TODAY
PRACTICE CONDUCTED uN.
DER DIRECTION OF
FIRE CHIEF

Chief b. Ralph Piader Of the
Key West Fire Department ex,
messes himself as being highly
neased with the results from the
ptmctlce OF the fire drill put en-
tAis morning 1T the various schools
q the city.
The IRE signal was sounded At
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
WOMAN FOUND
BOUND AND GAGGED
AT HOME In TAMPA
tBy Associated Press)

TAMPA, Fla, March 19.-Mrs.
A. B. Price was found bound and
gagged at her home here today by
detectives who had gone there in
response to call for help from
a neighbor. Jewelry valued at
$4,000 was missing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
Trsin Arrive o. Time

The morning train arrived on
schedule time today, reaching the
station at $40 o'clock, having 1872
passengers on board. A consider
able number Of those arriving re-
NAMED over in Key West for a
short visit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
Steamer Arrives
Variety Of Cakes

The Gift Shoppe on Fleming
street will hold sale of home
made candy and cake tomorrow,
while hand-painted Easter cards
viii also be offered for sale, and
the patronage of the public is
solicited by the ladies. conducting
the establishment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
Many Passenger. To Cuba

The steamship Cuba leaving to-
day for Havana had an unusually
large number of passengers on
board. Those leaving on the boat
were made up from the crowds ar
irving here last night and this
morning on the train from the
north.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

Special Agent e. ]. Shamhart
4 Tampa is in the city on bust
ress connected with the customs
department..
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

Mrs. Kate Anderson of Brighton,
Eng, left a 100000 estate to her
sister, giving her own SON only SIS.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Thompson
and children, who had been spend
ing several weeks visiting in Mi
ami and other points up the East
Coast. returned to the city last
evening over the FIagler System.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

Franklin A. Knowles, who Is
employed at Miami by the Florida
East Coast Railway Company,
was an arrival on the morning
train, and viii spend several days
business visit In the Island City.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
Personal Mention


Bertram w. Lowe, who had
been spending several weeks visit
ing in Tampa and other points on
the west coast, returned to the
city this morning on the steam
ship Cuba.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Costar we're
Included in the arrivals here yes
terday afternoon from Miami. and
wiIl spend several days visit in
the Island City.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

Sydney II. Ball was included in
the passengers arriving here this
morning on the train from Mi
ami, and after short stay in the
Island City. left on the boat for
Havana.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19
Scout Entertainment

The members of Troop a, Girl
Scouts. win give an entertainment
in the auditorium of the Monroe
County High School on White
street tonight at which time an
excellent program win be render
ed. The public is invited to be
=. attendance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-19

Mrs. c. M. Jones, who had been
spending several weeks visiting in
Key West with relatives and
friends. was included in the pas
sengers leaving last night over
the East Coast en- route to her
home in Jacksonville.