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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

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Office Of County Clerk
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
TALENTED GROUP OF YOUNG DANCERS
APPEAR IN ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
At MISS CRAY'S CHRIS TMAS CABARET
Splendid Programs
For Sunday Boys
Meetings at the "Y"

The regular winter program of
Sunday afternoon meetings for the
men and boys of the Augusta Y. NJ.
c. A.. will be inaugurated next Sun
day, January 2. when a special pro-
gram centering around the main
theme "Faithfulness'' will be pres
ented under the direction of Raymond
s. Grant, the Boys Work Secretary
at the local "Y." This is in accord
ance. with the plan for the entire
series of meetings, each having some
particular subject which will be
stressed with a view to impressing
upon the boys the necessity for
character building along these parti-
cular lines.
Jack Mahan. the popular physical
director at the y. NJ G. A, will he
the speaker of the afternoon. He is
noted among the boys for his ability
as a teller of stories of adventure
and he will tell them several of these
interesting stories, all built around
the central theme. A motion picture
entitled THE Call of the Wild"
which depicts the love- and devotion
of a dog for his master. will also be
shown. The plans for the series of
meetings calls for motion pictures at
several different ones and for special
musical features at various times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
TO Institute Suits at Law
Against Delinquent Tax
Payers of City of Augusta

Drastic action will be taken by
the municipal officers of the city OF
Augusta to collect the unpaid taxes
for 1926, it was learned on Tuesday
when it was announced at the Of
flee of Grin B. Frost, city treasurer
and tax collector, that suit would be
instituted against a list OF citizens
who are in arrears.
1t has been the custom and usage
to post list Of property upon Whlch
the taxes remained unpaid by De-
cember, but upon the suggestion and
advice of City Solicitor Herbert Il.
Locke the suits at law will be re-
sorted to as more effective and ex-
peditious.
Those against whom suits will be
instituted comprise list ON whom
tax deeds have been taken In the
past several years, and the entire
amount of unpaid taxes for this llst
for 1926 will total some half-thou-
sand dollars. Only the amounts OF
the taxes for the present year can
be specified in the court actions.
City Solicitor Locke made recon-
mendations for the more drastic
course to the city administration
three years ago, and in adopting this
procedure this year, the city treas
urer believes that the tax returns to
the city will be expedited and at
less cost for collection than under
the system of posting and selling
real estate upon which the taxes are
in arrears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Snow, which fell all day Tuesday
only to turn into heavy sleet storm
in the early evening, although not
making conditions absolutely impos-
sible or impossible, did cause much
trouble to the Androscoggin and Ken
nebec railroad company and to the
Central Maine Power Company
whose services were at times some
what impaired.
Particularly was this true with the
street railroad company, which found
hard wheeling and ice trolley wires,
causing slow progress and putting
many of the cars way off schedule,
although all lines We're kept open.
The only serious trouble reported
storm occurred at about 9.45 p. M,
when the Winthrop car which was
due in this city at o'clock had
reached Drew street on Western ave-
nue., and the snow and Sleet packed
under the wheels to such an extent
that the car was lifted off the track
and before it could be stopped had
gone several feet from the rails. No
damage was done but it was neces-
sary to send a wrecking crew to the
scene of the accident to replace the
electric car. 1t was found necessary
to keep plows constantly at work In
an endeavor to keep the tracks free
from ice, and some doubt was ex-
pressed that service on all lines
could be maintained, as both last
year and the year before heavy sleet
storms had 80 blocked certain por-
tions of the line that it was neces-
sary to clear the track by the use
of pick and shovel.
About 1915 Tuesday evening the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
HUNDREDS WILL
WATCH DANCERS
AT CHARITY BALL

There will be a big crowd at the
Augusta City hall next Friday
evening when the Annual Charity
ball is held. 1t promises to be one
of the biggest crowds in the history
Of the annual event for the benefit
Of the Augusta General hospital.
Hundreds of those who attend,
however, will not dance. They will
go to sit in the balcony. to enjoy
the music and to watch the brilliant
scenes on the floor. The annual
Charity ball is always the big social
event of the season. 1t brings out
many beautiful gowns and this year
with the styles mora colorful than
ever the scene promises to surpass
all others in brilliancy.
Though the floor will be arranged
with attractive booths for groups
and parties, there will be plenty of
seats available for the dancers be-
tween the numbers on the dance pro-
gram.
With so many young people home
from college as are now here, the
occasion will serve as a reunion Tor
these young folks. But the older
ones will be on hand. too, to join in
the evenings fun. The whole affair
is the big get-together of the year
for everyone in Augusta and, of
course, nearly everyone will be
there.
At the Charity balls in the past,
the sum netted for the hospital
has been around a thousand dollars.
Because of the needs Of the institu-
ton and the desire of those in
charge to make it one of the finest
in this section of Maine, it is hoped
that the sale of tickets this year
will net a record breaking sum.
Those who have not yet secured
their tickets may do SO at Sections
drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Guardsmen to Have
Social in ArmOry
Following Drill

The first of a winter series OF So
cial assemblies will be held this eve
ming following the regular drill OF
Company F, 103rd Infantry, Maine
National Guard. The social will be
held in the armory with an oyster
stew supper as one of the features.
There will also be an entertainment
program, including numbers by
members of the company and also
by outside talent. The entertain
ment will include music and several
surprise acts.
At the company party tohlsnl
there will be several specially 1nvlt-
ed guests, including Adjutant Gen
eral James w. Hanson, Lieutenant
Colonel Charles w. Savage, Major
Donald C. Metcalf and several young
men, prospective recruits for the
Augusta company of Names splen-
did infantry regiment.
A committee from the Company
Council is in charge of the program
of the evening with Private list
Glass Wallace Frost as chairman OF
the entertainment and Private LIST
Glass Leo Allison, chairman OF the
refreshment committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
ALL DAY SNOW FALL TURNING
TO SLEET HAMPERS TRACTION
AND UTILITIES SERVICES

accumulated sleet on the wires OF the
Central Maine Power Company had
become so heavy that the circuit
which supplies the buildings on the
east side of Water street and on
Front street was short circuited. and
for a space of about half an hour the
buildings and business places were
without lights or electric power.
Work by the reporters and editors
of the Kennebec Journal was carried
on by means of candle light, while
the linotype operators were unable
to continue their work as their
machines are run by electric motor.
The Central Maine trouble crew went
out at once to locate and repair this
break and they cut the circuit onto
another feed wire and soon the well
come current coursed through the
wires and the machines again took
up their duty.
The New England Telephone and
Telegraph Co. lines were soon re-
ported as in particularly good order,
considering the weight of ice which
was forming on all lines, and al
though they had been bothered by u
loss Of power for a time they were
getting through in fine style.
Travel on the streets was very I'M
comfortabl BILE whether by car or on
foot. The pavements which had
been cleaned of snow were particul-
arly treacherous as the sleet froze to
them and made them very slippery.
while in several places 1t was found
necessary to rope off buildings be-
cause of the danger of snow slides.
The snow on the roof Of City Hall
fell in great masses and it was nee
essary to shovel it off to protect
pedestrians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Law Court Rescript
Overrules Exceptions
By the Defendant

The exceptions of the DEFENDANT
were overruled by the law court in a
Knox county case Of William FL. Mil
ner VS.. Dennie Hare in which a re-
script vas recently handed down by
Justice Deasy. The rescript reads as
follows:
The essential elements Of civil liza
bility for perjury under r. S. Chap.
81, Sec. 159 are Cd judgment OBJ
tanned against a party (2) by the
perjury of witness go introduced at
the trial by the adverse party.
A declaration that contains no al
legation satisfying the third re-
quirement is demurrable. For aught
that appears by such declaration the
perjured witness, though he were the
adverse party in the former trial.
may have been Introduce at that
trial by the present plaintiff.
In such case a special demurrer
was not necessary. Such a defect is
a matter Of substance. The delara-
ton Is silent in matter that is of
the essence Of liability. Exceptions
oI rruled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
County Real Estate
Transfers on File
Registry of Deeds

The following deeds conveying raj
estate were received and recorded on
Monday and Tuesday at the T0nne-
bee County Registry of Dedes:
China-Cecil T. Harrington to
George T. Pierce, land on the Town
road and bordering on the Chadwick
Hill cemetery.
acknowledgements H. Gingrow to
Elm v. Gingrow, part of a parcel of
land with buildings on Elm street.
Vassalboro-Charles F. McCracken
of Waterville to Nelson Cochran of
Caribou and Oscar H Stevens of
North Belgrade, land on the Cross
Hill road.
Waterville-Peter P. Carey to Eph-
rem Maheu, land and building on
Summer street; Lewis J. Rosenthal
to Fred Staples, land on Abbott
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

of Viola, Drawn, Helen Harris and
Mildred Drawn. Earl Holmes was
the committee in charge of the tree.
J. II. McIlroy of Lewiston was
visitor in town Monday.
r. NJ. Brown was a business visi-
tor in Portland yesterday.
: Mrs Hermon Wilson and Mrs. II.
S. Woodman wish to thank the
community for their help during
Christmas in making the tee a suc-
cess.
The l. D. X. Club met Monday for
a social afternoon with Mrs. Lottie
Longfellow. Refreshments were serv-
ed.
Fl. r.. Foster is confined to the
house by illness.
Mrs. Clyde Watson and baby of
Rumford, have been visiting relatives
in town.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Longfellow
passed Christmas with t',oir son, Guy
Longfellow and family in Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs. George Crane were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Funeral of Mrs. Mary E. johnson

A host of friends and neighbors as
sembled with the relatives to render
their last loving tribute to the late
Mrs Mary Johnson, whose funeral
services were conducted from the
home, 40 Chapel street, at 2 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. VIII
liam R. Wood, D. D., of the Penney
Memorial United Baptist church Off
ciating. Many beautiful floral Offer
ings testified to the love and esteem in
which the late Mrs. Johnson was held
by q host of friends.
Burial was made in the family lot
in Mt. Pleasant cemetery and the
bearers were Weston Lewis. Elmer
Lewis, Leslie Lewis and Fred c. Nc
Donald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
WINTHROP
American Legion
Christmas Party

A brief business meeting proceeded
the very enjoyable Christmas party
given by Winthrop. Post. No. 40.
Monday evening to which all eX-
service men were invited. A very
attractively decorated Christmas tree
was placed on raised platform with
tiny electric light candles cleaning
here and there on it's branches. The
Legion's big Sx12 American flag was
used as background, with a frame
of colored electric lights strung
around it. AS the boys arrived many
and varied We're the shapes of pres
ents placed around the tree. These
We're all numbered and correspond
ing numbers were placed in a hat
from which each Legionnaire drew
one. Only one present was given at
time and was opened at once so
that each one had q chance to see
what his neighbor received.
Acting Commander Myron Hudson
impersonated Santa Claus and one
and all seemed satisfied with the
present drawn. After the merriment
had subdued refreshments, consisting
of sandwiches, coffee. cake and
doughnuts.
When the last notch had been
reached on the belts the boys start
ed to diSburse for home. The topic
on the lips Of all being the Legion's
New Years eve ball, Winthrops big
event of the year. which the whole
town is looking forward to.
The Helping Hand class Of the
Methodist Sunday school met Mon
day evening at the home of the
teacher, Mrs. r. II. Curtis for a
Christmas party. There were 20
present and there was an exchange
of gifts from a gaily decorated tree,
and games and contests were enjoy
ed. Mrs. Bessie Perkins and Mrs
May Eustis gave two fine vocal
duets. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Mr.. Lipp, returned missionary
from India will give lecture at the
Methodist vestry Friday evening and
will be followed by watch service.
The young people of the Epworth
League Sciety eojnyed a Christmas
party at the Methodist vestry Mon
day evening. Each one in turn was
blindfolded and picked their present
from the tree. Games were enjoyed,
in charge of Mrs. Eta Brown. Re-
gena Curtis and Geneivieve Aldrich
Refreshments were served in charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
YOUNG ELOPERS
DETAINED HERE AT
REQUEST PARENTS

Young romance met with obstacles
in this city Tuesday afternoon, when
the Augusta police, acting ON advices
received by telephone at $50 o'clock
from Bar Harbor took Miss Eleano:
Sheldon, comely 16 years old lass of
Bar Harbor and James Sasso, 20, of
Newark, N. j., her companion and
swain, off the afternoon express
which arrived at the Augusta Maine
Central station a quarter hour after
the call from the Bar Harbor author
tiles.
Though neither of the couple would
talk concerning their interrupted
elopement, it is understood that the
New Jersey youth and the schoolgirl
were attempting to thwart parental
disapproval of their love affair by
running away together.
Miss Sheldon and the Sasso man
were taken to the Augusta Police
headquarters and detained until the
girls father arrived on the night
Pullman to escort his daughter back
to her home in Bar Harbor. They
left On the early st. johns express
What action or charges may be pre-
ferred against Sasso was not deter
mined last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Entertains at Bridge
Honor of Her Guest

Miss Josephine L. Hanson was the
hostess at bridge party given at
her home on State street Tuesday aft
ernoon in honor of her guest, Miss
Mary Katherine Hubbard Of Gardiner
and New York City.
Three tables were in play and most
delightful afternoon was passed by
the guests. Mary Davies and Mar
guerite Murphy were winners of the
prizes. Dainty refreshments Of candy,
sailed nuts. sandwiches, tea, drop
cakes and brownies were served. The
guests were Madeline Hussey, Made
line Turner, Blanche Violette, Ola
Swift, Mary Catherine Hubbard, Mar
guerite Murphy, Faye Bickford, Marion
Duncan Eleanor Priest, Mary Davies,
Marjory Peaslee and Miss Hanson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

dinner guests Christn Dav !,
and Mrs. w. P. Briggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dalta
tertained Saturday at a dime, :,
The guests were Mrs. Dsltor !.
er, PJohn Robinson and c,,1,
Annie and Mary sko-iro. and !,
Mary Robinson Of Winthrop ana
Ida Robinson of Monmouth
Miss Eleanor Bailey, who h, !,
passing the holidays with h, !
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ P,a.p
Winthrop Center, has retprr.s
East Douglass.
The Women's Foreign Nlssi..
Society met Tuesday afternoor !
Mrs. w. L. Dow. Mrs. MAJ,
graham led the devotional sr...l
and Mrs. J.. T. Ca. n coma
the mystery box. Followins |
meeting the hostess served res.,
ments. Next Month an ali. .ay !
ing at the home of Mrs rar,....'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Funeral Of Ernest W. Elwsu

There was a large attendance Of the
family and friends at the funeral
services of the late Ernest w. Elwell,
which were held at o'clock Tuesday
afternoon at Plummer's funeral par
lors, 16 Pleasant street. with the Rev.
A. Francis Walch of the Winthrop
Street Universalist church officiating.
officers and members Of Asylum lodge
Of Odd Fellows also conducted the
Odd Fellows service. There was a
great profusion of beautiful floral
tributes.
The remains were placed in the re-
ceiving tomb at Mt. Pleasant cemetery
and the bearers were Grin Farnham,
A. NJ. Drummond, I. B. Packard and
Will F. Currier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Henry W. Brown

Henry W. Brown. one OF the oldest
and most respected citizens of Sidney
passed away Monday evening at the
home Of his sister, Maria S. Tilley, or
the West River road, aged 81 years
Besides the sister he Is survived by
a grandson, Walter J. Macarthur. The
funeral services will be conducted
from the home at 1 o'clock Thursday
afternoon and will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
NOTICE

I take this opportunity to notify
my customers that l am turning my
business over to the A. w. Hartung,
Inc, on January 1, 1927, and all bills
against me should be presented and
all bills due me should be paid by
that date in order to avoid confusion.
/ will act as an officer of the cor
poration, and wish to extend my
thanks for past patronage, and the
Company will continue to give the
same service with practically the
same personnel as before.
A. w. HARTUNG.
dncoS .o7.oa-ian1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Draw Traverse Jurors
For January Term
Of Superior Court

Four names of Augusta citizens
have been drawn for service on the
traverse jury at the January term
of superior court for Kennebec coun-
ty, Those drawn were Alton Ii.
Dreamer, ward J.; Herbert c. Brown,
ward z; Eugene Roy, ward a; and
]. Maurice Arnold. ward 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

John A. Nelson. son Of Congress
man and Mrs. John E. Nelson, Of this
city. who is senior at Colby College,
left Sunday evening for Milwaukee,
Wis, where he will attend a National
Students Conference to be held there
this week. Young Nelson was chosen
as delegate from Colby, where he
is a very popular student.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Miss Ethelyn B. Hurd, who is a
student at Copley Art School in Bos-
ton, is visiting at the home of her
pjarents over the holidays. Since en-
tering the school last September,
Miss Hurd has devoted all her time
to the pursuit of her studies and has
been advanced to the second year
class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Weber Pond And Riverside
Farm Bureau Joint Session

A Joint meeting Of the Weber
Pond and Riverside Farm Bureaus
will be held Wednesday, January S,
at Riverside Grange hall. All mem
bers are urged to attend as there
will be election Of officers and the
yearly coming meeting. Dinner will
be served and q local program car
ried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

A communion preparatory service
will be held this Wednesday even
ing at 7.30 o'clock \ in the South
Parish Congregational chapel, with
the Rev. w. P. Bradford of Hal
lowell as the speaker. All members
and friends of the church are
cordially invited to attend and par
ticipate in the service this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Phyllis Hanson, daughter of Cen
eral and Mrs. j. w. Hanson, went to
Boston, Monday, on visit with her
aunt and uncle, Rev. and Mrs. l.. L.
Dunn. Reta Wadleigh of Belgrade
was the guest of Miss Hanson over
the Christmas holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the stock
holders of the State Trust Company
will be held at their banking rooms,
No. 252 Water St, Augusta, Maine, on
Tuesday, January IL. 1927. at Il
o'clock A. NJ.
GEO. c. LIBBY, Clerk.
dec29-jan5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Poulin, of
Waterville, passed Christmas with
their daughter and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. George II. Hurley on Gage
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Miss jeanette Veilleux of Coati-
cook Quebec, is the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Marion Genest. 40 Court
street. She was accompanied by Miss
Lucienne Coutre, who is the guest of
her father in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Gold medals have also

Gold medals have also been
awarded to Admiral Stickney and
to DR.. F. Lamson-Scribner, super
visor of United States Government
exhibits, Cat the SesquD for their
distinguished services rendered the
international jury of awards" which
bestowed the Observation-Disclosures
Star.
Some will recall DR.. Lamson-
Scribner as a. graduate of the L.
versity of Maine and he writes of
frequent visits he used to make in
the offices Of the Kennebec Journal
and The Maine Farmer At that time
he says S. L. Boardman was Editor
OF the Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

\ ]. ]. Henning, Of Waterville, gen.
eral manager of the Waterville Mo-
tor Company. was in the city on bust
ness, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Paul Paquette of Lewiston has re-
turned to his home after passing the
holidays with his parents on Laurel
street in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Gerald Leavitt, st. Catherine
street, has been confined to his home
for the past two weeks with Sc
we're cold. He is not yet able to be
ont of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Belgrade Grange Dramatic club
will present the play Lighthouse
Man." at the Grange Hall. Thursday
evening, Dec. 30, followed by a
dance. dec27d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Miss Annie Lee Ridgeway has re-
turned to her duties in the office of
the Maine Children's Home Society
after passing the holidays in Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

W. j. Thompson. Mrs. Fred Ste
wart and Harry Austin of South
China, were business visitors in Au-
guSta yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

The East Side Association will
meet this afternoon in the City
building at 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Attorney Cyril NJ. Jolly Of Water
vile was a business visitor in this
CITY Tuesday: