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Evening star., 1926-12-18
Construction Costs Rise.

The average Of construction costs
in the principal construction centcrs
or the United States rose one point to
Evening star., 1926-12-18

The United States Bureau of Mines
is making movie of the copper in
dustry Of this country and Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
WHTTEFIELD

Whitefield Cottage Hospital had a
very pleasant time Christmas day. A
tree we'll loaded with gifts for pa
tients, children and attendants, was
much appreciated, and made possible
by friends Of the hospital. Mrs. Doro-
thea Clark Of Albion sent q box for
the children of dolls. toys, and candy:
Mrs. r. j. Richards and daughter Of
Oakland. Calf. a box of useful arti-
cles for the hospital; Mrs. John Mac
Donald, jefferson, Mrs. Nellie Palmer,
Gardiner. Rev. J. E. Sullivan, Lisbon
Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Lovejoy,
Beverly. Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Vigue,
Waterville, specially remembered the
armless boy and made him very happy.
Mrs. Bell Libby, who is confined to the
bed, had Christmas dinner served to
her and her three children in her room
and her many friends remembered her
with flowers, fruits. jellies, fancy ar
ticles and numerous cards. Christmas
carols were sung and a jolly good time
enjoyed by all. Mr.. and Mrs. H. E.
Loyejoy, Beverly. Mass. were guests
at the hospital over the holiday.
Mrs. Lucy Kelley Davis, Cooper's
Mills, returned home Sunday. She was
accompanied by Master Howard Aus
tin. who will visit the Davis family.
NORTH-Mrs. Mary Glidden, who
has been Ill. is gaining.
Mrs. Eugene Brann has been con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
Collectors Notice City Of Augusta, Me
unpaid Taxes on Land and Buildings of Non
resident Owners in the City of Augusta,
in the County of Kennebec for
the Year 1925

cr following list
augusta for the
-oh August,
sau taxes interest charges
for p e real estate taxed
interest the
anu collectors office said
80 1870 at nine o'clock A.
Brown Mary NoN-REslDENT
r Land and bdss i've s14 acres S
Buildings
pa Belfast Ave asl
@ Land Middle Road SIS
\ gray, ~ ...
H acres Mud Mills Road EOS
g riverside Dlv. sos
Land Blair Road. --S
\ uusria 80
q q acres land bldgs Mud Mills Road Si
Knox " ~ acres land on Mud Mills
IarnoI Land and bldgs. Kennedy Road '''''''''' "
lv.n Land Belfast Road &ss
u,t.i 8 So Grow. ST sss
peay 80 acres l Road '7S
pou 80 acres Hin Road III
Land MT Vernon Ave 4SVi
saeaus acres land bdgs Belfast Road '''l
shos ~ so acres land Road. %o'
Tur Land ST 1884
Land on Ban4;c,r. e. as4
desinass0ss 1925 oR1N FROST Collector Treasurer
City of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
D0vER-FOXCROFT

Dover Camp Of Modern Woodmen
at America have elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year:
Consul. F. d. Whitman: advisor, L.
w. Barnes: past consul, G.. III. Moore:
banker. F. G. Hoyt: clerk. r. c. Sam
ford; Waterman, w. j. King: sentry,
c. A. Wordsworth; trustee for three
years, H. e. Avery. 1t is expected
that installation of officers will take
place about January is.
The regular ladies night of the Pts
cataquis club will be held on Tues
day evening in the club hall.
Plans are shaping themselves for
ice racing on the Piscataquis river
straightaway, for years this has been
popular sport in this section and
this winter is proving no exception.
Dover-Foxcroft, Sangerville, Dexter.
Corinna and Newport will all be rep
resented with some fast horses and
1t Is expected that there will be some
heated contests. Hugh Boyle. well
known fan of all sports will take
| charge of arrangements and 1t is UNI
derstood the first race win be held in
about two weeks.
The state road, which has been inn
passable for over week is now hav-
ing lew cars make the Trip 10 D6X-
ter. Manley Spaulding went over the
road on Friday with Ford coupe
and reported that he met with no diff
| ficulties other than the trip being
much slower than in summer wea-
Their.
Elmer H. Poole has announced that
he will be candidate for reelection
at the June primaries for the registry
of deeds which he has held for sew
eral years. .
The annual New Years supper of
the Congregational parish was en-
joyed on Friday evening with 1875
present. Under the efficient chair
manship of Mrs. Walter E. True the
following menu was delightfully."- SER
we'd: cold roast pork. mashed potato,
apple sauce, salads, hot rolls. assort-
ed cakes and coffee. Mrs. Martina
Miller, president Of the Woman's
Guild, in very pleasing manner.
presented Mrs. c. E. Clarke. wife of
the pastor, with a purse of money. A
social evening followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
POSTAL WORKERS
HEAR CONG. NELSON
AT SUPPER SESSION

About sixty members of the Au-
gusta Post Office force met at the
banquet held at The Worster in Hal
lowell on Saturday evening and en-
Joyed the fine menu provided for
them by the hotel management.
Following the dinner, Postmaster
John c. Arnold made a brief address
in which he thanked his co-workers
for the backing they have. given him
during the past year, and stated that
under the changed conditions which
have developed in the Federal Post
Office Department the opportunities
for self-advancen.ent were greater
than ever.
He particularly commended the
postal employees for their willing
ness to put forth their best efforts
when they were required" and added,
This was strikingly exemplified dur
ing the holiday season just passed,
when the mails were handled better,
and at less expense, than ever before
In the history Of the Augusta Post
Office"
Following his address, Congress-
man John E. Nelson was introduced
by Toastmaster Thomas A. Brennan,
and delivered a very interesting adj
dress on the work done in Congress
during his term of Office. pledging
his support TO the new Retirement
Bill which will te taken up at the
next session of that body.
j. Bernard Sheehan, chairman of
the banquet committee, enlivened the
party with series Of humorous stor-
les, which kept his auditors roaring
for half an hour.
Tom Brennan, veteran carrier in
the service, in his capacity as toast
master, gave the mailmen the follow
ing as a closing message:
II may never have the honor and
pleasure of again presiding over your
deliberations, and l wish to leave
this as a final message-Carry Ont"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
fined to the house the past week with

fined to the house the past week with
q cold.
Roscoe Russell Of Woods Hole,
Mass. and daughter, Miss THelma
Russell, who teaches school at Rock
land, passed Wednesday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Jewett passed
New Years day with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry jackson of Jefferson.
Mrs. A. c. Benson has had q new
radio installed.
Very little sickness has been re-
ported at the Corner. but recently the
radio fever has been quite prevalent.
The farmers are preparing to har-
vest their ice; IL inches has been re-
ported. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fossett at
tended the funeral of their cousin, Eu-
gene Fossett, on Friday.
F. E. Douglass was business call
er in Augusta on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
Auto Salesman
Fined for Speeding
On Augusta Street

James r. McInnis. local automo-
bile salesman, was arraigned before
Judge Robert A. Cony in municipal
court Saturday morning on charge
of exceeding the legal speed limit on
Bangor street on Friday. The re-
spondent was found guilty after
Street Commissioner Albert E. Hall
testified that he observed McInnis
operating an automobile at a rate sof
less than SO miles an hour" The
court ordered the young man to pay
a fine of SIS and costs Of So addi-
tional,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
Escapes Death
In Crash of Auto

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 2.-Patrick j.
Byrnes Of this city. well-known real
estate man and prominent in DEM
ocratic politics, had narrow es-
cape from serious injury when his
auto turned over in the highway
near Phillips Lake House this aft
ernoon. Mr.. Byrnes put on the
brakes while going down the grade
at that point and the car swung
round quickly and overturned. He
was somewhat cut by glass and was
bruised, but his injuries are not Sc
riouS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

enjoyed at the Grange Hail. Christ.
mas Eve; the church, Grange, and
Eastern Star uniting in the program
and treat for the children. After q
program, Of singing, recitations, dia-
Old. Old Story. Santa claus enliven-
ed the scene by his portiy presence.
Everyone went away happy, appre-
cfating the efforts OF the committee
who made It pleasing event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
NOTICE

The New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company respectfully pc
titions the Mayor and Board of Alder
men of the City of Augusta for To-
cation for it's poles and wires thereon,
and the necessary supporting and
strengthening fixtures and wires, In the
following named streets and highways
Of said city. 500 @a
Said company agrees to reserve
space for one cross arm at the top of
all the above poles for telephone, fire
alarm and police signal wires. owned
by the city and used for municipal pur-
Eoses. Said poles to be erected under
the supervision OF such officers as said
city may designate. aT
Following are the streets and high
ways above referred to-: On Belfast
Road from Spring Road, ,easterly to
the Windsor Town inc.
Date November 10. 1925.
New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company. By d. B. SMALL.
D. B. SMALL,
Division plant Sllperintendent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
Guard Company to
Seek EnlistmentS

During the week of Jan. 3rd, Co.
F, 103rd Inf, Maine National Guard.
will stage recruiting campaign to
fill up their ranks to required peace
strength. During the winter num-
Der of the men move away from the
city to seek new positions and of
course it necessitates that they be
given honorable discharges. There
are now vacancies for about ten re-
cruits. 1t has been found a good pol
icy to recruit up to the full strength
early in the year and then when the
company is ordered out for their
annual encampment the men are well
broken in.
The armory win be open every
evening from Z to $50 P. NJ. and an
officer will be present to enlist and
give information to any desirable
men who wish to become members
of the Infantry company,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

let. Edgar Mccormick Of West
Gardiner is assisting In the filling of
the ice houses, using his horses.
William WEIGH is suffering from a
badly mutilated foot owing to a
heavy cake of ice falling upon It
some days ago.
Alton Farr and wife were visitors
at Wesley Fairs over New Years
Day.
Mrs. Mabel Foster and children
have moved into Augusta for the
winter.
Several radio fans heard John Nc
Cormack sing Friday night in New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
DRESDEN


Harriet A. Bickford. . lifelong resi-
dent of Dresden, passed away ut her
home on the Wiscasset. road Saturday.
She was born in Dresden SO. years ago,
the daughter OF James and Jane
(Haynes) Bedford. She is, survived
by three sisters, Mrs. Rachael Pushard,
Mrs. Elizabeth Dresden, both Of Ores
den, and Mrs. Alden GetchelE Of Ros-
lindale, Mass. Funeral services will
.be held from the late home Monday at
2 p. NJ. conducted by the Rev. H. H.
Ryder. Interment will be in Pine
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
Woman Near Death
In Bangor Crash

Bangor. Me-, Jan. 2.-Mrs. Carrie
e. Thomas, wife Of William B.
Thomas Of Brewer, is believed to be
dying at the Eastern Maine General
hospital, after being struck by a mo-
tor car and dragged so feet. She
was hit by car driven by Max D.
Getchell of Brewer, and suffered a
fracture of the skull, fracture of one
wrist and fracture of both legs be-
low the knees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
C. M. P. Stockholders
Meeting, Jan. 26

The annual meeting of the stock.
holders of the Central Maine Power
Company will be held at the COM
pany's offices in this city on Tuesday
January 26 at l o'clock in the after
noon for the purpose of electing Of
ficers. Stockholders owning the com.
mon stock of the company or the
8 percent preferred stock are solely
entitled to vote at the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
p Card Of Thanks

We wish to express sincere. thanks
to friends and neighbors for thei
kindness during our recent bereave
ment, also for the beautiful flora
tributes.
VIM. E. LORD.
MR.. and MRS. Erwin w. LORD
AND FAMILY
MRS. B. d. GORDEN.
MRS. c. B. FIFIELD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Carr F. Kennedy, member of the
faculty and athletic coach at Gould
academy, Bethel, who has been visit
ing during the Christmas recess at
his home in this city and with
friends at Springfield. Mass, and
Philadelphia, Pa left Augusta Sun
day on his return to Bethel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
JEFFERSON
Flagg-Keene

A very pretty wedding occurred at
the home of the pastor, Rev. E. L.
Sampson, Of the First Baptist
Church, Tuesday evening, December
20. when Raymond F. Flagg Of jeff
erson was united in marriage with
Miss Ella L. Keene of Bremen. The
double ring service was used. Mrs
Flagg was a clerk in Medomak Saw
ings Bank and has many friends In
Waldoboro and Bremen. Mr.. Flagg
is engaged in farming and trucking
in Jefferson where for the present
they will make their home.
A community Christmas tree was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
MANCHESTER

Mrs. Leo Wheeler and children are
visiting her mother. Mrs. Eugene
Cottle at North Manchester.
Eugene Cottle was a visitor at the
south end of the town on Wednes,' ".
Wallace Roy of Dover. n. H., Is
visiting his father, Joseph Roy.
Elmer Merrill and Wallace WEIGH
are filling the ice houses at the Out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
NAMED THE PRESENT GAME OF
BASKETBALL AND WAS CAPTAIN
OF FIRST WORLDS CHAMPIONS

The Late Frank Mahan of Springfield College,
Father of Augusta Y. M C. A. Physical Di-
rector, Was One of the Pioneers in Indoor
Court Game, Which Was Originated by DR..
Frank Naismith- First Cages Were Peach
Baskets and Soccer Ball Was Used, with
Ten Men on a Side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Gideon Hallowell Of Eastern avenue,
who is engaged in building construc-
ton work in Florida, Is at his home
for two weeks. He came from Bel
leair by train and is planning to re-
turn to Florida by boat sailing from
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

CITY or Augusta, Maine,
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN,
Dec. 21, 1925 1kt III.
Upon the foregoing petition. It is or
dered that notice thereof be given by
publishing copy. of said petition and
this order thereon in the Kennebec
Journal. newspaper printed in the
city of Augusta, Maine, and that a
hearing thereon be given at the Board
of Aldermen Room, City Hall. on the
18th day of Jan, 1926. at 100 o'clock
p. NJ, at which time and place resi-
dents and owners of property upon the
nighWays to be aneeted by the grant
other persons interested. shall have
full opportunity to show cause why
such permit should not be granted, the
last publication of said notice to be at
least fourteen (14) days before said
hearing.
A true copy OF petition, and notice
thereon.
Attest: ) DANIEL w CoNY,
jan4ti1t City Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Word has been received by friends
in the city of the arrival at Tampa
Bay. Fla, of the Misses Julia and
Della Farrell and William Farrell
They will pass the remainder of the
winter in the southern city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Miss Alice Hunnewell, who has been
passing the holidays at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. b. Hun
newell. Davenport street, will return
today to resume her studies at the
Keene Normal School, Keene, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

William Allen Smith of New Yorl,
City has been visiting his mother, Mrs.
Zilpha Smith. at the Williams home
stead on Cony street. Mr.. Smith is en-
gagged in the manufacture of metals
and when his business permits he will
make his home in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Mrs. Willard ]. Ford of Benton,
who has been visiting in sthis CITY
for several weeks as the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Charles c. Metc ..
Chapel street, went to Lewiston
Sunday. where she will be the guest
of friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Mrs. William Wheeler and daugh.
ter, Gwendolin., have returned to
their home in the city after passing
the holidays in Bangor with MI.
Wheeler's brother, George H. Stew
ems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Dan Berran, Jr., left Sunday after
noon for Boston, where today he will
resume his studies at Boston Uniyer-
sity Law School after passing a holi-
day recess with his parents in this
CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Thad Stevens and his boy. Walter.
left on Saturday morning for Wor-
cester, Mass. after a visit with his
son in this city, Officer PeYley Stew
ems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Homer Gould of Albion was in the
city Friday enroute to Eastport, where
he will resume his duties, after pass
ing two weeks vacation in this vi
cinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Mrs Carrie Bigelow has completed
her duties as bookkeeper at the Au-
gusta Public Market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Midshipmen c Knowlton Hewins
and Charles Whiting, who have been
passing their Christmas furloughs at
their homes here. returned FRIDAY
night to resume their studies at the
.. S. Naval academy at Annapolis.
Md S'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Albert Leighton Of Gray and Miss
Bohnsen of New York CITY were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Mari,
NJ. Kinball, % Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The annual communication and
election of officers of Augusta lodge.
F. and A. NJ. will be held at Masonic
Temple on Tuesday evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
PITTSFIELD
Mrs. xucretia ahav,

Mrs. Lucretia Shaw. wife Of M. M.
Shaw. died at her late home at the
Wayerley Saturday afternoon at 1915.
Her age was IS years and she had
been resident of this town nearly all
her life. Mrs. Shaw had been in fail
ing health for the past year.
She is survived by her husband, NJ.
M. Shaw, and by daughter, Mrs. Lila
Weymouth, and son, Harry Chad
bourne, both of Pittsfield.
The funeral will be held Monday
AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock from her late
home and Rev. c. L. Wheaton. pastor
OF the Manson Street Methodist church,
Will officiate. The remains will be
placed in the receiving tomb at the
Pittsfield village cemetery.
knights OF Pythias ofacers Elected
At a meeting of Somerset Lodge,
knights of Pythias, held Thursday
evening the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: A. G..
Ryan. c. c.: Walter Milton, v. c.: Ed
ward Anctfl. prelate; Albert Cook. K.
r. and s.; Henry N. Fernald, NJ. F.: A.
T. Randlett. M. E.: v. ". Collamore,
M. W. Linnie Davis. NJ. A.; Truman
Pease, I. c.; II. L. Fairbrother, o. G.:
Halvor F. Prescott, trustee for three
years; Elmer E. Daniels and v. v. Col
lamore, delegates to the Grand Lodge.
Mrs. Sidney Weeks and Mrs. Hollis
Weeks were visitors in Waterville Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Willis and
son Frank left for Roxbury, Mass,
where they are to reside.
George Hopkins of Bangor was in
town the past week auditing the books
at the Pittsfield National Bank.
Gilbert Spear returned to Bowdoin
College Friday after passing the holi-
day vacation with his mother, Mrs.
Mary Spear.
Mrs. Ella Main was q visitor in
Fairfield Friday.
Hollis Weeks and son Donald went
to Portland Friday to visit Dr. Abbott.
Donald being one Of DR.. Abbott's pa
tfents. They were accompanied by
Miss Jenness Weeks. a nursse who has
charge of the infirmary at Milton
Academy for Boys. who passed THE day
with them in Portland and returned to
Milton later in the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

Miss Ruth Fowler Of Chelsea was a
business visitor in the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs. Gove's home cooked pies.
cakes. doughnuts. baked beans, cream
salad dressing cooked to order. 20
Myrtle St. Tel. 936-M. noy21dtf
Hand woven articles, hand made
rugs. Chinese novelties and linens.
home made fruit cake, pound cake,
nuts and candies. Ye Hand Work
Shoppe. 1863 State st. Tel. 81.
dec7mon. wed fritz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04

A community Christmas tree wa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-04
City Of Augusta. Maine.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN,
Dec. 21 1923

Division Plant superintendent.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
"SWEET ROSIE O'GRADyu

Shirley Mason and Cullen Landis at their best are seen in the cur rent Lyceum attraction Sweet Rosie O'Grady," a romantic, thrill ing tale of "the sidewalks of New York" with its romance extended from least side" to west side" Comedy, too, has a big part, espe- cially that wholesome type as ex- emplifled by Hebrew and Irish char acters. The theme is one which is distinctively New York. A young son of a wealthy Fifth avenue fam fly, walking through the Bowery, is set upon by a band of thugs and is rescued only through the fiery in- terference of Rosie O'Grady and this is the birth of real romance for the two.
 Tools of Fashion," with Theo- dore Won Eltz. Mae Busch and Mar celine Day, is the companion at traction. Lavish scenes with some wonderful social functions depicted, are the background for this unusual domestic drama. It deals with a young husband and wife who are socially ambitious. The husband is especially so and urges his wife to emulate certain other woman who seems to be admired.
 Gene Tunney in. "The Fighting Marine" does some fast work in this weeks serial episode.