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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Miss Alice Tibbetts, who was re-
Gently operated on for appendicitis
at Sisters Hospital was a week END
guest of Mrs. Harold Suite in Wins
low, coming to Oakland today. She
will remain at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. Frank Parkman overnight, re-
turning to her home at Indian Pond
tomorrow.
In connection with the usual Ia I
bles at the United Baptist Ladies'
Aid sale on Wednesday of this
week, there will be a cooked food
table. Hot rolls, baked beans. be
sides an assortment of pastries will
be on sale.
Members of the Auxiliary to j.
Wesley Camp, Sons of Union Vet
Grams of the Civil War. met Friday
evening at the home of Mrs. Hebert
Kelley. The occasion proved to be
a surprise shower for Mrs. Kelley S
daughter, Mrs. Lillian Kelley Will
bur, in honor of her recent mar
riage to John Benson Wilbur. Mrs.
Wilbur was the recipient of numer-
Gus beautiful gifts, including silver
ware, embroidered linens, a luncheon
set, picture and an electric toaster.
There was brides cake which was
cut anu SeINeu ny the D1lQe. with
other dainty refreshments. Charles
Kelley, a brother of the bride, re-
ceived the ring, Mrs. Mae HalIett the
coin. and Mrs. Gladys Crowell the
button. A very pleasant evening was
reported.
Fremont Getchell and Miss Eva
Higgins have returned from Portland,
where they attended the meeting Of
the National Grange and took the
seventh degree. They were accom-
panied by Mrs. Sargie Warren.
Mrs. c. e. Hewes and son Gordon
left Saturday for Hermon. where
they will pass the winter with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Cor
don. They will be accompanied by
Mr.. Hewes, who passed the week
end with them.
The Ladies Social Circle of All
Soouls Universalist church will meet
Wednesday afternoon at go in
Murray vestry at $50 A Harvest
supper will be served Those having
this in charge are Mrs. Amy Lord
Mrs. Mary Winnegar, Mrs. Fannie
Morrisette, Mrs. Lena Marshall, Mrs.
Clare Oliver and Mrs Alice Mower.
Miss Alice Hunton, a teacher in
Jordan High School, Lewiston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
OCCASIONAL REMARKS

We thought the cotton crop would
become problem in the South when
the girls all began to wear silk hose.
-Des Moines Register,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

college president says that
trousers that look like the hind legs
of an elephant don't get student
MISUNDERSTANDING Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

the role of a millionaire. While
there he met and married Evelyn
Monroe, 10, of St Louis, Mailloux
claimed that he passed the checks
for automobiles and other costly
things because his wife nagged nm.
FRANKLIN. N. r., Nov. 13-Theodore
rIoxve 70. and Ida RoWell. 81, were
rnarried today at the rectory of ST
paIps Catholic church by Rev. Jonn
Pronhv. They were attended by Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Templeton.
Ney York. Nov. 13-Bootlegging OF
exan,ination questions at 81 copy
caused the expulsion Of one student
of Erasmus Hall high school ana
transfer of another boy to differ
ent school
island Pond, VT, Nov. 13--Dr. Err
nest r. Norcross. ~. for more than
AZ wears one of the best known ply
sicians and surgeons of the border
country, ended his life by poison,
hanging and chloroform at his home
on pleasant street last night. me
aged physician. who suffered heavy
financial reverses because Of years
of litigation, following a suit for NAL
practice, took poison, tied chloro-
form soaked towels about his face and
when he lost consciousness, fell into
a moose which he had placed around
his neck. He left farewell note for
a son and daughter.
New York. Nov. 13 - up - Mrs.
Beatrice Mary Hackett, widow Of
James K. Hackett American actor
who died recently in Paris. is be-
queathed his estate, estimated at
more than 100000, under the
terms Of his will filed today.
st. Lous, Nov 13-(Pj-The rec
commentator of President Coolidge
at Kansas City Thursday for All
inclusive" CONSUMPTION in time of
war was characterized in a forIl-di
statement tonight by Senator James
A Reed, Democrat Missouri, as tine
most astonishing statement which
ever fell from the lips OF an Ameri-
can President" The senator assert
ed such a proposal would spell ma
tional paralysis and national de-
feat
Millers Falls. Nov. 13-tPj-Har-
old Dodge of Millcrs Falls died at
the Farren hospital late today as
result of a hunting accident a few
hours earlier A shotgun in the
hands of his brother was discharged
accidentally while they were hunting
small game in the woods near Dry
Hill and the contents of both barrels
| entered Dodge's body.
London, Nov. 14-(Pj-Dr. Alfred
Salter, Laborite NJ. p. who recently
scanda JiZed the house of commons by
accusing it's members of drunken
ness, and Sir Arthur HolbroOk, the
Conservative, whose motion of CEN
sure of the doctor for letting the
cat out of the bag was carried by
the house. are unconsciouSly going
down to posterity as the joint nam
ers of a new drink, or rather an old
drink in new guise From the day
DR.. Salter's charges were made the
subject of a debate members in the
house of commons bar have been
calling for q "Holbrook and Salter."
Reading Pa, Nov. 1.-THE Rev.
DR.. Rufus w Hunford, 70. former
president of the East Pennsylvania
, Lutheran synod and nationally
known as a writer OF Lutheran sub
jects.
New York. Nov. 14-tP)-Three
touchdowns scored by Red Grange
enabled the New York Yankees to
defeat the Boston Bulldogs, "a to 0.
in the American League Professional
Football game here today. Grange
/ made one touchdown after intercept
/ ing a pass and making a 50 yard
run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Argentina, having suffered severe
ly from plaques by locusts, is now
turning its tormentors to a good ac-
count. 1t was discovered that the
locust makes excellent fertilizer.
The plagued inhabitants dug bitches
into which the locusts are driven
and smothered. Two cargoes of
fertilizer so made have been shipped
TO England. The silver lining of
Argentina's cloud obscures the cloud.
Here Is a prohibition agent, who
flSkad L. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

London. Nov 13.-(P)-Tse British
press continues TO comment on Presf-
dent Coolidge's Kansas City speech
The Observer realizes regretfully that
there is no present hope of American
participation in the world court but
at the same time sees thar real guar
2-.tees for stability in the world Will
continue TO exist, as Premier Bruce Of
Australia had declared in his Walter
Hines Page lecture, though not in doc
umentary form,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

The President Showed Missouri
And incidentally the European
Powers.-Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

kremsnchug's permanent con-
gress OF building workers" has adj
ded to 1t an exemplification Of
permanency, one Ivan Shtcherbin
pronounce as one pleases-who is
ITO years old and has been appoint
ed chairman. He is said to have
been on the lob for 81 years without
missing a single day. Should he de-
sire a pronounceable name he should
have 1T without delay. though hav-
ing been accustomed to the other
Tor ITO years he might hesitate to
change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

What with the great lakes to
police. what with touching the
United States physically along q
boundary line several thousand
miles in length. and with continguity
in business, pleasure and neighbor-
ly relations there is much which
canada properly might prefer to
talk over directly with her neighbor
than to do so through the diplo-
matte channels of Great Britain. In
other words it is eminently fitting
that she should send minister to
Washington. This she has done,
Mr.. Vincent Massey being appointed
to the post. So is Canada's sense of
the dignity BETTING her Govern
ment gratified and England should
lose nothing through conceding il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
AuousTAIoneE No 0sl /,

Regular meetings in Tie Ellis
Winthrop street. the sscea
fourth Thursdays of each na1a
O'Clock.
ELMER e. BRADBURT !
HARRIS 5 DAY. Sex.
mon wed-th.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
NEWS BRIEFS

Norfolk. Va, Nov. 13-fPl-Maj.
Mario Debernardi, Italian Royal Air
Force, and his little Macchi-F Fiat
monoplane, today broke all existing
records for seaplanes. won the Schnei-
der cup race for Mussolini and Italy,
and deprived the United States of its
chance to retain the coveted Inter
national trophy permanently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
G. A. r. THE REGULAR ME-

Of Seth Williams Post No L |
Thursday of each month
D. ". PETTINGLL, J. gC|
WILLIAM NcDAVTD IIfs,j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Charles e. CroweH

Charles f. Crowel, former
much respected citizen of Oakland,
died at a hospital in Waterville Fri
day afternoon after an illness of but
few days. Mr.. Crowell was born
in Augusta, September Z. 1865. and
was the son of George l.. and Helen
Mills CroWell. He was connected
with the Wateryille Iron Works
where he was foreman for many
years. Mr.. Crowell was also identi-
fed with the Moves Stove Foundry
in WaterVille for a number Of years
until i'll health prevented him from
actual work. He has passed most
of his time with his daughter, Mrs.
George Pullen of the WatervilIe
road since his retirement from ac-
tive work. Besides his daughters,
he is survived by a sister who lives
in Hallowell. Funeral services will
be held from the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Helenn Crowell Pull
len this Monday afternoon at >
O'Clock. Rev. p. A. A. Killane, of
Allston, Mass, former pastor of
the Oakland Baptist church, will
ofticiate Friends are requested to
omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

today to honor the memory of the late
Champ Clark OF Bowling Green, for
mer speaker of the national house of
representatives, at the unwilling and
dedication of the $4,000 state memo
rial TO the statesman.
Oak Bluffs. Nov 13-Edmund G. Ell
bridge. who served for Is years as jus
tice of the district court OF Dukes
county although he was not law
yer. died at his office today as a re-
suit of q heart attack as he was pre-
pairing for court. Judge Eldridge had
not been well for about two years and
had been in poorer health than usual
during the last five weeks but refused
to leave his desk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
To Dedicate New
Organ at UniVersalist

Next Sunday night, November u,
at 7:30 o'clock an installation and
rehabilitation service will be held at
All Souls ,Universalist church, when
the new memorial organ will be
dedicated also the new memorial
windows and the completely reno
waited church plant. Rev. John
Smith Loue, d. D., general superin-
tendent of church will be the speak
err of the evening and a group of
prominent clergymen will also assist
at this service. The public is cor
daily invited to attend this service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
cALANTHE LODGE. NO 81

Meeting every Woo lesday -
500, Castle hall, Water suss 1
after the work tonight
JOSEPH G. KICKER, C. c.
FRANK p. TRUE. K. Of r I'd
nOn-ffI-WpCI #
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Frank Baker

Frank Baker passed away Friday
night at IL o'clock at the sanatoriun.
where he had been patient for eight
years. He was SO years old. He is
survived by five brothers. Peter, De-
sire, Philip Ernest and Alfred. and
three sisters. Mrs. Henry Oakes of
Connewingo. Md, Sister Sophia of the
ursaline Sisters in Waterville and Sis
Ter Arthur of ST. Joseph convent in
south Berwick. Funeral services will
be held at the Immaculate Heart of
Mary church this morning at s O'Clock.
Ernest Ackley who has been con-
ined to his home suffering with in
Juries received from a recent auto
accident. is reported to be gaining
rather and Son Sunday which was
observed at the Baptist church sun
Gay morning proved to be a great
success. The auditorium of the
CHURCH was filled and the vestrv was
opened to seat the large number bre-
sent. The center seats in the church
and a part of the center of the vestry
which had been reserved for the
iathers and sons were fully occupied
Dy men and boys. Mrs. Hazel McBeth.
Evelyn Bowman Frances Gordon and
Eiizaoet Archer served as ushers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

New York. Nov. 14-(P)-Three
touchdowns scored by Red Grange
enabled the New York Yankees to
defeat the Boston Bulldogs, "a to 0.
in the American League Professional
Football game here today. Grange
made one touchdown after intercept
ing a pass and making a so yard
run
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
MAINE GOSSIP
When April Smiles

When April Smiles
Behold, When April smiles at me
Her muddied dress l cannot see,
Nor tears upon her face.
For radiant tenderness is hers,
The pussywillow in his furs,
The mosss fragile lace;
The baby rabbits cunning ways,
Blue skies foretelling summer days.
Blue flowers every place.
Margaret w. Jackson in Farm Life.
Miss Imelda Roux. now employed
as q nurse at the Chisholm plant OF
the International Paper Co., takes up
her duties as school nurse for the
Lewiston health department Nov. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Peters Statue" dance idyll by
James Plaisted Weber. native of
Bath and for many years Instructor in
dramatic literature at the Phillips Ex-
eter academy was presented in London
on Nov. by THE New Play Club"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

New York, Nov. 13 - up - Mrs.
Beatrice Mary Hackett, widow Of
James X. Hackett American actor
who died recently in Paris. is be-
aueathed his estate. estimated at
more than $1,000,000, under the
terms Of his will filed today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

scranton, Pa, Nov 13.-tPl-
Bishop NJ. ]. Hoban of the Scran-
ton Catholic Diocese died shortly
before . O'Clock tonight of pneu-
monia He had been i'll since sun
day. Erlier in the night priests and
nuns had gathered at his bedside
and offered prayers when physicians
said he could not recover. Bishop
Hoban was l3 years old.
New York. Nov. l3.-The Fahre
Liner Providence locked this morn
ing with 642 passengers of the 643
who boarded here at Marseilles. Miss
Angelina Sapienza, %, of Lawrence.
Mass. made hysterical by worry,
leaped over the rail in midocean.
as passengers rushed too late to
prevent her. Miss Sapienza was
crossing with her mother, Maria.
and her sister. Conchetta. 4. after
visiting relatives and friends in italy.
They had been there since Nav &
and We're finishing a holiday full of
happiness.
Westfeld. Nov. 13.-Leon Pratt.
81, father of six children and miss
ing since Aug. %. was found muir
dered this afternoon in a ravine
about so feet from the Boston-AI-
hany State highway in Woronoco
by two boys seeking wild grapes.
The boys stumbled onto the body.
partly concealed by leaves at the
foot of the ravine. a sheer drop of
10 feet from an old, seldom used
highway. The authorities We're noti-
fed and the body viewed by medical
examiner Z. S. Smith of this city.
Springfield, Nov 13-Paul Mail
loux. 24 arrested here on a charge
of passing worthless checks. was ar
raigned In District Court today.
pleaded not guilty and the case was
continued for trial The police al
lege the young plunger squandered
S30,ooo left him by the estate of his
mother in Florida. where he PLAYED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Millers Falls. Nov. 13-tPj-Har-
old Dodge of Millcrs Falls died at
the Farren hospital late today as a
result of a hunting accident a few
hours earlier. A shotgun in the
hands of his brother was discharged
accidentally while they were hunting
small game in the woods near Dry
Hill and the contents of both barrels
entered Dodge's body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
r. 3, CAPEN REBEKAH ID

No y, Z Q. O e. meets q J
Wednesday evening at 80 oa
MARY A. HE'fHERINGT0S
LUGARDIE K. GEORGE q
- IL D z - -
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sowing Green, Mo, Nov. 13.-(P,-
More than 5000 persons assembled here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Reading Pa. Nov. 1.-THE Rev
DR.. Rufus w Hufford, 70. former
president of the East Pennsylvania
Lutheran Synod and nationally
known as writer OF Lutheran sub
jects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
kENNEBEC LODGE N

Loyal Order OF Moose. meets J,
f. hall, Water street, first ald
Wednesday evening of each %
s o'clock.
EDWARD MARSHALL De17
". ". JACKSON See. Is ~
mon We6-fri.t If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Gertrude Jordan of Harrington de-
cided to move to the village short
time ago and thought she might as
we'll take her house along with her,
so after the chimney had been taken
down and the windows had been
prepared for the trip of mile or
more, a dozen stout two-horse teams
were hitched on to the building, and
it was soon on it's new location.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

LOMBARD CAMP, NO. 15tA|
NeiShbors of America Neslls]
ond Friday evening Of each u
G. A. r. hall.
HELEN 6. MADDEN. "a
JULIA E. ROBINSON Ss
jn1.nOn-wed-fri,lvr
THE MACCABEES, Kshs1
Tent. No H.. meets 10 torsHs
the second aud fourth Nonda' !
month AZ : 80 o'clock
r. E. BEANE q
W. E. CROSS
mon we'd fri-lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

New York, Nov. 13-Bootlegging OF
examination questions at 81 copy
caused the expulsion Of one student
of Erasmus Hall high school ana
transfer of another boy to a differ
ont acnoOl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Franklin, N. r., Nov. 13-Theodore
Howe. 70, and Ida Rowell. 81, were
married today at the rectory of st.
pa,,ps Catholic church by Rev. Jonn
Rrophy. They were attended by Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Templeton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

the role of a millionaire. While
there he met and married Evelyn
Monroe, 16, of St Louis, Maiiloux
claimed that he passed the checks
far automobiles and other costly
thines because his wife ragged him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-13
Value of Chrysler
Anti Theft Number Plate

The Chrysler corporation and the
Fedco Number Plate corporation
which manufactures the patented
number plate which appears on the
instrument board of every Chrysler
car, are determined to take every
step possible to prevent the theft of
Chrysler cars and to prevent the sale
of stolen Chrysler cars.
The Fedco company has retained
the William ]. Burns International
detective agency with it's thousands
of trained investigators and SO Of
fees throughout the United States
and Canada to cooperate with police
authorities in making it more diff
ficult to steal Chrysler cars and to
sell stolen Chrysler cars. Rewards
up to $4,000 are now offered through
the Burns agency for informa ton
leading to the arrest and conviction
of anyone who has stolen Chrysler
car. sold stolen Chrysler car or pur-
chased stolen Chrysler.
From all parts of the United States
to the Chrysler factory in Detroit
come reports of how the patented
number plate on the car has prevent
ed the sale of stolen Chrysler cars. A
professional criminal in Richmond
Hill, New York-a suburb of New
York City-stole Chrysler roadster.
removed the entire instrument board
and attempted to sell the car with
another board without a plate The
absence of the plate was noticed, an
officer called and an arrest made.
Another auto thief in New York
found it impossible to change the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-13
OAKLAND

Harold Perrin, of Fairfield street,
Is passing several days in Windsor.
Harry Giberson, of Fairfield street,
has returned to his duties in Lewis
ton, after passing several days at his
home in town.
Ralph Tucker has gone to Augusta
on a short business trip and Guy
Chase is taking his place in the A.
II. Oliver store on Main street.
Elmer Knowles of Portland was a
visitor Tuesday at the home of his
niece, Mrs. Clyde Ellis, on Water
street.
The Neighborhood Soap Club held
their regular meeting Tuesday for an
all-day meeting at the home of Mrs.
Alton Kerr on the Middle road, with
a good attendance, and Mrs. Susie
Kerr was guest. At noon a bounti-
full dinner was served.
Preparations are completed for
the Library Tag Day which will be
Saturday. February 10. The students
Of the high school and those of the
eighth grade will give their services
for this drive and it is hoped that
the citizens of the town will respond
generously as the books which all
have the privilege of reading are
sadly needed, as the supply Is en-
ttrely inadequate to the demand.
The regular meeting of the Silent
Six Club that was to have been held
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Walter Farren of Goodwin
Court, was postponed on account of
illness.
Mrs. Cecil Clifford Of Newport is
caring for Arthur Cochren, the son
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WAYNE

.NORTH-Mr. Hurd OF Detroit,
Michigan, one of the proprietors of
the North Wayne Tool Co, has been
In town on business connected with
the shops.
Harold Swift returned to work at
the North Wayne Tool Co. shop this
week although quite Ill for several
days. Mr.. Swift did not have pneu-
monia as 1t was at first reported
through misinformation.
Mrs. Hilton Hewey and hrs. Harry
Riggs were in Winthrop, Tuesday
on business.
Mrs. Charles Libby and family
were the recipients of two boxes
of nice fruit, while ago from Mr..
Libby, who Is in Florida e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Nadeau and
family have moved to Livermore
Falls, being short distance from
the village.
Everett Wilson had the misfortune
TO lose his horse Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-13

shipped from the plant at Flint. The
Official production figures are: Jan.
uary, 1856: February, 23,665; March
S7,l22. Factory heads expect fhe
Two million dollar expansion program
now under way to be far enough
completed to allow the March sched-
ule to be met. The present capac.
ity of the Buick factory is 1000 car,
day. When the additions in build
ings and equipment are Complete
a daily production of 1900 cars q
day will be possible.
The Buick factory has been at
capacity ever since the current mod
els were put into production in JULY
1928. From that time until January
l. 1926. 1l1,654 cars were built, an
average of 1869 cars per month
This unusual activity through the
winter months, normally a slack
season, is considered an indication
that 1926 will be the best year ever
experienced by the automobile indus
try. The average production OF
Bucks for the first three months of
1925 will be 24,791.
The previous high record Of 23,O00
new cars built and shipped from the
factory was made in the month of
October, 1925.