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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Final Chautauqua
Program in HalloWell

The last program of the Hallowell
Chautauqua season was in MANY
respects the finest. 1t was a concert
by the Lowell Patton Artists. Mr..
Patton is a composer and pianist of
note. The other members of the
company are Mr.. Patton's brother,
Gault Patton, baritone: and Ludovic
Huot, tenor. The program was novel
and pleasing. The songs were for the
most part in costume, and included
Chinese folk songs and dances. Span
ish songs. religious songs, selections
from grand opera and popular songs
Of the day. Mr.. Patton's songs and
readings were received with appro-
baton. Two of his compositions,
Pearls" and "Roses" were sung by
his company with fine effect. The
program was so varied that there was
something to appeal to all tastes,
and all the selections were so finely
rendered that they could not fail to
please. The brilliant costumes added
much to the effect. The program is
one that will be long remembered.
The company remained for the union
Thanksgiving service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Sunday at the
Methodist Church

At the Methodist Church Sunday
morning the members of the chorus
choir presented a fine anthem, s'Sing
Jehovah's Praise" The pastor, Rev.
r. H. Moyle gave an interesting and
helpful sermon. Choosing Isaiah, the
sixth chapter and first eight verses
for his theme. Isaiah's words will
be remembered because of their
beauty and because of the truth they
teach. Isaiah was helped until he
became strong, then he went forth to
labor. He felt that he saw the Lord.
heard his voice and that he had COM
manded him to go. He had clear
vision of God and his call. The need
In the churc htoday is the Recovery
Of the lost consciousness of God"
We lave lost our vision, and too Of
ten we gather without Gods pres
ence.
The Sunday School met as usual
after the church service, with an ex-
cellent attendance considering the
severe weather. The Epworth league
met as usual, and later the church
joined with the others of the city in
the union Chautauqua service at City
Hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Successful Supper
BY HIGH School Girls

The members of the Gardiner High
school girls basketball squad demon
strated Saturday night that they
could entertain as well as play bas-
ketball when they served over $50
persons with baked bean supper at
the vestry of the Highland Avenue
M. E. church. The captain of the
team, Miss Beryl Brown, the man.
ager, Miss Doris Colby. the coach,
Miss Helen Nichols, Miss Coombs
and Mrs. Marjorie Shaw of the fac
ulty were in charge, and the entire
squad worked together to make the
affair the unqualified success 1t
proved to be. Miss Brown was res
ponsible for the sale Of Sc tickets.
An entertainment consisting of
violin solos by Kenneth Fish, piano
selections by Doris Colby. and by
Andrew Henderson, and a urelele
duet by the Misses Valnecia Sprowl
and Vivian Foster was given, and
was heartily applauded.
The proceeds of the fair, estimated
to be approximately $50 will be used
to purchase knee guards and orange
and black stockings for the girls
basketball team which will open its
schedule after the Christmas recess,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Tug "Seguin" Braves
Ice to Tow Barge
Back Down River

The sturdy tug Seguin, veteran Of
many stormy encounter with the
Kennebec, braved the newly formed
ice in the river Sunday noon to Sc
cure the coal barge being unloaded
upriver. Prompt action was necessary
for another cold night would mean the
permanent sealing of the river until
spring. The noise of the roar of the
engines and the breaking of the ice
was plainly heard long distance from
the river bank. Evidently the bridge
men did not credit their ears when
they heard the tug whistle and she
was obliged to slow up within few
rods of the bridge to wait for the
draw to be swung open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
3-GaQon Vest New
Bookkeeping Wrinkle

Boston, Dec. 4.-(P-The West has
it's five-gallon hats but the East, as
typified by Boston, has it's three gall
Ion vests. They are the latest access
sories to bootlegging.
Abraham Settler appeared In mu-
nicipal court today, accused of wear
ing this latest addition to the boot
leggers' wardrobe. officers sought
warrants charging him with Illegally
exposing for sale intoxicc ing liquor.
Judge Parmenter, VINO continued
the case until Wednesday and set
bail at $500, donned the vest to see
how it was operated. The garment
was constructed of thin copper, so
carefully fashioned that when worn
under a coat it would not be noticed.
At the top was a filler cap and at one
corner of the bottom was a tap for
drawing off the contents.
The officers said that they had fol-
lowed Settler about for seN raj days
before they decided that his slight
tendency to obesity was unnatural.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
BANDIT SIX IN
$4,000 GETAWAY

Rochester, Mimi, Dec. 4.-(P)--Six
bandits held up Rochester bank to-
day in Southern Minnesotas most
daring raid of its kind in a half CEN
fury.
Just as the James Younger gang
attacked a Mortified bank in 1876
in bread daylight, so today six BAN
dts with modern equipment chal-
lenged the city throng in robbing the
Olmstead County Bank of $4,000 in
cash and Liberty bonds.
Shooting and cursing, thay beat
down the bank president. intimidated
other bank attaches by firing repeat
eddy, shot and wounded two police
men who sought to stop them, and
stayed pursuit temporarily by firing
as they sped away.
Within an hour, heavily armed
county rangers and a volunteer group
of citizens had spread over the
southern part of the state in the
man-hunt. A snow storm added To
the difficulties attending the pursuit.
1t was the first bank robbery In
Minnesota this year and the first
since the organization of the county
rangers became general over the
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Stir in Atlanta
Over Ban Legion
|On Woman Pacifist

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 4-Action Of the
American Legion in causing the can
collation. Of an invitation to Mrs.
Lucia Ames Mead. distinguished
Massachusetts, lecturer. to speak in
the chapel of Agnes Scott College
today caused a great stir In Atlanta
and resulted in an engagement for
her to- speak to a gathering Of At
lanta ministers at the Liberal Chris
tan church Monday morning.
1.-THE American Legion has done
the most i'm American thing that any
organization could do in condemning
a woman unheard." said DIR d. With
erspoon Dodge, pastor of the Central
Congregational church. and president
of the Evangelical Ministers Asso-
citation.
by what right should the Ameri-
can Legion, or any other organiza-
tion--church or what not-arrogate
to itself in this land of ours for whose
freedom our fathers laid down their
lives, the infallible authority of say
ing who shall and who shall not
speak on the subject of international
peace, and just what methods shall
be used for it's acquisition and pre-
servation?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Morning Service at
Old South Church

At the Old South Congregational
service Rec. w. P. Bradford preach
ed a timely and interesting sermon.
Among the illustrations that he used
to introduce his theme, the necessity
OF acceptance of Christ by indivi-
duals and nations, was that of the
room in the Palace of Justice at
Rome where in most positions all the
decorations seem inharmonious, but
in one spot all fall into line and har-
mony So Christ harmonizes all the
varied experiences of human life. We
deem him in our lives and nations
need to accept him. Nations for the
on hatred and rivalry; all that can
last 20 of so years have been living
bring them together is Christ.
There were two anthems and a re-
Spouse by the chorus choir. One of
the anthems had solo parts sung by
Mrs. Nettie johnson and Fred Bates.
Sunday school followed the morning
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

Sanford. Me-, Dec. Delegations
from all Protestant churches in York
county attended the third annual
York county young peoples confer
ence at the Baptist church here to-
day. The attendance was 100. The
speakers included the Rev. B. F.
Wentworth, religious director of the
Oxford larger parish in this state; C.
Homer Ginns, superintendent of
young peoples work for Cumberland
county council of religious educa-
ton; Miss Ruth Carter, formerly the
leader of young peoples work for the
Maine state council of religious
education, now of Boston, and her
successor in that Office, the Rev.
Charles A. Davis of Portland. The
Rev. Harrison w. Dubbs of North
Berwick was the conference director.
A banquet was held before this eve
ning's session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Gardiner House
Almost Total Loss
After Bad Fire

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John j.
Mcdonald on Heselton street was
almost completed yruined iby fire
which started at 11.30. Saturday
morning and gained great Roadway
in the main part of the house be-
fore being discovered by q neighbor.
Mrs. N. c. Cashier. The fire appear
ed so threatening that when the Are
man arrived they devoted all of their
attention to putting q .Etre"''' Of wa
ter on the blaze, and mo furnishings
or personal belongings were removed
at that time. The entire house was
Quilted by the flames. and the water
damage was also heavy. There was
strong wind blowing. and for a
time other houses on the ~treet were
threatened. but luckily the wind
changed thus averting further loss.
The damage estimated at about $4,-
900. was partially covered by insur-
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Chautauqua by
HallOWell Juniors

Hallowell High will debate Water
Vile High here Friday evening, Dec
lO in City hall. 1t is hoped that there
will be a large attendance of inter-
ested citizens. The negative team
will go that same evening to Au-
gusta to debate Cony High. These
debates are under the auspices OF
the Bowdoin College Debating
League.
The Hallowell Juniors gave a fine
program Saturday afternoon in City
hall. The program was preceded by
short lecture given by the Chau-
tauqua superintendent, Bert Hohoo
His theme was Loyalty" He de.
fined it as the thorough going devo-
ton of a person to cause, then
proceeded to give number of strik.
ing illustrations of his meaning. One
was that of sheep herder. who
fought the storm for his flock, an
other OF great singer, who, loyal
to art. went on with her program
after she had received news of her
sons death. A Kansas senator in
the Liberty Loan drive, q country
doctor, who saved a boy that later
became famous, the great Lloyd
George; the mother" in "Appie,
sauce" who toured to relieve the
necessities of a friend. and the spIen.
did work of Russell Conway were
among these illustrations.
Then came the children's pro.
gram. Miss Rhinegold, junior su.
perintendent, was assisted by Miss
Grace Blake and Miss Virginia Car
ter in directing the youngsters. The
hrst number was a fine town meet.
ing. Then followed a number NJ
group games by the smaller chill.
dren. Then there were dances. =
Spanish dance. a Virginia reel, and
an old-fashioned dance, all in cos,
tune. The boys. in clown suits. did
stunts that were amusing and anaz.
Ing. The entire program was fine
and showed what might be done
with children In the way of organ.
lied play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Alice E. Wing were conducted by the
Rev. H. B. Haskell. D. D., pastor Of the
Highland Avenue NJ. E. church, 1T 2
o'clock Sunday afternoon from the
home at 1877 Main avenue, in the pres.
ence Of q large number Of sorrowing
friends and fraternal associates. There
were many beautiful floral tributes ex-
pressing the high regard in which
Mrs. Wing was held.
The members Of Gardiner Grange
Wymardorsett Temple, Pythian Sis
tiers, Eureka Rebekah lodge, Relief
Corps and the Art Club attended the
services in representative groups. The
bearers were H. F. Twombley, B. L.
Merrill, Ray Clary and George Man.
son. Interment was in the family lot
in the Farmingdale cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Randolph Woman
Helped to Safety
From Burning Home

Mrs. Mary Clark. aged occupant
of q house in Mitchell's court, off
Windsor street, in Randolph, was
removed from her second story
apartment when the home was
threatened with destruction by fire
which started at 10 O'Clock Saturday
night. The other occupants Of the
house were Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Will
lett and family. The Willett chill
dren were also rescued from the
house by the firemen, who fought
the flames in near zero temperature.
The main house was not destroyed,
but the damage was comparatively
heavy, being estimated at over $1,000.
1t is understood that the building
is owned by Mrs. Fred Lord of Gar
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

Miss Helen Louise Fish, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Fish of
North street, celebrated her third
birthday by giving a party to her
young friends at the home of her
parents. Games and a jolly good
time were the order Of the afternoon.
Little Miss Fish received a number
of toys and useful gifts. Those pres
ent were Virginia Rich, Richard
Choate, Kenneth Choate, Ella Rich,
Charlotte Eldridge, Buddy Eldridge,
Irving Gray, Norman Gray, Elizabeth
Leclair, Irene Leclair. Mary Leclair
and Henry Leclair. refreshments of
ice cream. cake and cookies were
served. There was a fine birthday
cake. Both hostess and guests had
the time Of their young lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Former Gardiner
Boy Suffers Injury
To His Collar Bone

Friends of Eugene Spinney. former
Gardiner boy now located in New
port, r. l., will regret to learn that he
recently sustained second severe In
jury to his collarbone. Mr.. Spinney
has broken this bone twice within a
year. but the second injury is not con-
sidered as bad as the first. He has
many friends here who will regret to
learn Of his misfortune and who are
hoping for speedy recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the Shareholders of
the Hallowell Trust and Rankjng Com
pany of Hallowell, Maine, will be held
at the banking rooms of said Trust
Company. corner of Water street and
Winthrop street, Hallowell, Maine, on
Tuesday, January, 4th.. 1927 (the first
Tuesday, at o'clock in the afternoon
for the purpose of electing a Board Of
Directors and for the transaction of
any other business that may legally
come before said meeting.
GEO. A. Stafford.
Secretary and Clerk,
Hallowell, Maine, November 27th.
1925 noy2s-decs-is-a6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS
Famous Stage Play, 1.-THE Old Soak"
At johnson Opera House Today

Again Gardiner scores. At the
Johnson Opera House today will be
shown for the first time in this state,
the screen version Of that delightful
play. 1.-THE Old Soak"
Those familiar with the play have
already made plans to attend; to all
others We urge you to come; it's
worth the trip down the slippery
hills. You will see the "Old Soak
as his friends scoffed at him-his
children pitied him-his wife scolded
him-yet, all loved him. For he was
only a good-hearted Old Soak. Until
the very foundations of his home
were threatened. 1t Is great-great
in its quaint humor-great in it's
home drama-great in its love theme.
Two solid years in the one theatre
In New York, four solid months in
the one theatre in Boston and similar
records throughout the country, is
the stage history Of the "O1d Soak.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

The Marthas of the Randolph NJ. e.
church. closed their annual bazaar and
sale with a baked bean supper which
was served to a large gathering at
the vestry Saturday night. The sale
of fancy articles and home-cooked
dainties was continued Saturday aft
ernoon and evening, and the affair
proved financial success as we'll as an
enjoyable social occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

Granite City Grange will hold its
first meeting in December, Monday
evening, December 6, at s o'clock. A
large attendance of members is re-
quested as the election of officers for
1927 will take place at this time. Do
not forget the roll-call. Subject:
What Grange Means to Me-What
We May Make it Mean"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

Gardiner people were interested to
read in Boston Sunday paper the
poem Benedict Arnold" composed by
Judge Henry S. Webster, which was
read at the dedication Of a memorial
tablet placed on boulder in front of
the old Colburn house on the River
road in Pittston. This tablet marked
the place where Arnold visited on his
famous expedition to Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Opening of the
New Weeks Store

The Weeks store, formerly the prop
erty of Mrs. Carrie Brann, but now
sold to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe L. Weeks,
was opened to the public under the
new management Saturday afternoon.
Various changes have been made. The
new proprietors are not at present to
serve lunches; otherwise they will do
much the same business as their pred
ecessors. carrying a line of CONNECTION
cry, tabacco. stationery. toys and va
rious novelties. The store has been
redecorated during the week it has
been closed to the public and is ex-
tremely attractive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

Residents of Randolph having fire.
q1ent occasion to use the bridge
were glad to see the old wind break
ers or storm DOORS" once more in
place along the open stretches. The
wind that comes off the Kennebec is
a cold one, and without the protec-
ton Of the boards makes crossing
extremely unpleasant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Coolidge and KING
May Talk Over S..

london, Dec. 4.-fR -
Coolidge and King Georg. rresldeut
hello to each other from IN sy y y,
House and Buckingham Paisc. Whit
In the next three months. II nI.w with.
the opening Of transatlantic ans to-
ried out. az ca.
What the two may talk sho,.
subject OF interesting snec,, s = I
Charges for Transatlantic t.,.,,
calls at the beginning win orepnohs
$40 to SIS minute or ~. non
PRESIDENT and the King NAV 4 M
without charge as long as thew M, az
"atmospherics permitting" az ~ IKE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
Prospects Dim for
Community Christmas
Tree for Gardiner

A number of Gardiner citizens had
hoped for a community Christmas tree
on the Common this year, but 1t would
seem as If they were to be disappoint-
ed. The old practice of the various
church choirs gathering on the COM
mon Christmas eve to sing sarols has
also been given up, although it was
always one of the most pleasing fea-
lures of the holiday season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

Mrs. Arthur G. Robinson and Mrs
Linwood Hartman were in Lewiston
Saturday, where they attended a
luncheon and auction party at the De-
Witt Hotel The hostesses were Mrs.
Warren w. Gledhill, Mrs. Ralph w.
Crockett, Mrs. Melville G. Durgin, Mrs.
Horatio H. Edgerly, Mrs. George r.
Hunnewell and Mrs. Roland C. Nell
roy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

The regular meeting of Hermon
Lodge will be held at Masonic hall
Tuesday evening at 1880. All past
masters, past high priests. past
thrice illustrious, and past COM
manders are requested to attend this
meeting, as there are several things
of Importance to come before the
meeting,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
The last regular meeting Of

The last regular meeting of the
year of the city council will be held
this evening at City building. A spe-
cial meeting of the council will be
held on December Ii to take final
action on the acceptance of the
widening of Winter street and the
allowance of property damages to
the owner Of the property, Max l..
Goldberg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

The coolest weather of the season
was experienced here Saturday
night and Sunday, when many ther-
mometers registered below the zero
mark. The several inches of snow
that fell Friday night promised to
remain, with prospects of more with
in "a hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

The holiday season is nearly here,
there being but II more shopping
days to Christmas. The merchants
have their holiday goods nearly all
in and are arranging their displays
for the occasion. The trees which
are to adorn the street will arrive
and be set up this week and the Mer-
chants Association is fast rounding
up Its plans for the festivities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

The Current Events Club Will meet
Monday evening with Mrs. Charles H.
Gray, Brunswick avenue. Through the
courtesy Of Mrs. Gray the club Is to
have d musical evening given by Mrs.
Horace Ingraham, soprano, and VIII
lard burlington, pianist, Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

Among the schools having Shau-
tauqua Clubs this year were Maria
Clark. the High School, Louden Hill,
the Page Primary and the Middle
Street School. The children of the
lower grades seemed to take exactly
as much interest in the various pro-
grams as did tho older members OF
their families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

A very pleasing and inspiring
union service was held last evening
at City hall. The various pastors OF
the city were present and took part
LoweA Patton furnished piano solos
and the other members Of his COM
pany, vocal solos. The regular Chau-
tauqua vesper service order was car
ried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06
AUCTION SALE

OF
ter known Moody
TUESDAY,
lot in
a 'nSnsS mirror foot dining
n assh arm chair Kitchen Kitchen chairs bed
Jigger
to mention
Aooni Drng your mugs If fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

A long line of motor boats may be
seen along the shores on the stream
above New Mills bridge, as the own
ers have pulled in their boats and pre-
pared them for winter. The stream is
frozen over, and will probably remain
sealed until spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

The Kings Daughters of Joice and
Pittston conducted a successful sale
Of cooked food, fudge fancy articles
and aprons at Dolloff's shoe store
Saturday afternoon and evening. The
ladies enjoyed liberal patronage, and
disposed of their stock of goods at
moderate prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

The Art Club will hold their an
nual Christmas Art Club sale of
fancy work at M. S. Ludwig Jewelry
store, 2697 Water ST, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday and Saturday eve
ming, Dec. 9, 10, II. Subtle gifts for
Christmas at reasonable prices.
Come early. ec4,6,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

The Methodist Ladies' Aid will
hold their annual Christmas sale on
Thursday afternoon of this week at
the vestry. Supper will be served
in the late afternoon and in the eve
ming two short comedies will be pre-
Sented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-06

London, Dec. 4.--P)-Queen Me-
Is taking motherly interest in =.
prince of Wales new London Nv. .n'
After making a tour Of inspect,n. 60 !.
Marlborough House to see tbst :. y
erything was just right she annour.,,
herself completely satisfied ~
prince does not plan to move in.o ~ y.
new residence until after the first !,
the year.