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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

there is little likelihood of serious
developments. Nevertheless the
authorities have not relaxed their
vigilance.
Military and police forces, over the
usual number, are in barracks and
reserve stations ready for instant
action If necessary.
The regional Confederation of Labor,
the dominant labor organization, which
is actively supporting the govern
ments religious policy, is conducting
a nationwide campaign by speeches,
literature and newspaper publicity, OPP
posing the economic boycott. 1t an
nounces other steps will be taken If
necessary to prevent artificial reduction
of the nations business. In reply,
Catholic authorities say they do not
see how the regional confederation can
prevent the people from not going to
amusements and not spending money If
the people so elect
The main section OF the Mexico City
cathedral continued closed today, al
though the adjoining chapels were
open. The reason for keeping the ca
thedral closed was that the inventory
of its magnificent treasures has not
yet been completed.
Most of the other Catholic churches
were open. but only a small number of
worshippers could be seen. There
were no police or civilian guards about
the edifces. no crowds, and not even
evidence Of the municipal citizens
committees appointed by the govern
ment to take charge of the church
buildings.
The church doors were simply open
ed, with the people quietly coming and
going, kneeling for prayer and every
thing proceeding as usual, except no
priests were seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
People Are Peaceful

Mexico City, Aug. 2-(P)-Although
a tense feeling of uneasiness is mol
Gated in many parts of Mexico, the
tranquility which has prevailed IN
Mexico City since the fare-up on
Saturday night which accompanied
the suspension of service in Ca hone
Churches as a protest against the
new religious regulations, continued
today. Reports from other parts OF
the nation showed a similar quietude.
Police today stated that the con-
troversy to kill President Calles'
which was reported Saturday night
apparently had not gone beyond the
stage of mere talk. However, they
detained six more men and women
is addition to those arrested Satur-
day night. Police who are becoming
convinced that the affair never had
the prospects of reaching serious
stage. say that there was consider
able violent talk among a small
group gathered in a private home
discussing the religious situation.
According to the police Dolores
Lemus. a young stenographer, who
was among the first arrested, led
conversation in which grave
threats" were made against the
president The police say that APP
parently no actual steps were taken
for fulfilment of the wild talk.
The economic boycott proposed oS
the League for the Defense OF Rel-
gious Liberty in opposition to the
Governments religious policy so Tar
shows little if any effect in Mexico
Business circles here, however, have
much apprehension over the cutting
down of all business except in an
solute necessities as proposed by the
League.
While the capital has not suffered
anv noticeable effect of this campaign,
business men fear that the results
will be noticeable soon.
Meanwhile reports indicate tnat
distinct effects of the campaign are
being felt in other parts of the coun-
try.
In many towns Catholics are
wearing mourning, have draped thelr
homes and their business houses IN
black. are avoiding amusements ana
are purchasing only enough provls-
ions to keep going. On the other
hand, theatres. motion picture
houses and yesterdays regular pun
fight drew the usual crowds in Mex
leo City.
Government officials express the
belief that the tranquility which has
prevailed since the religious resu-
lations became effective indicates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Waterville Boys
Leave for c. NJ. T. c.
Summer Courses

About Is enthusiastic young men
left the city yesterday morning en-
route to the Citizens Military Train
ing Camps One, Rene Marcoux Of
II Clinton avenue. Winslow, is bound
for Fort Ethan Allen where he VIII
be attached to the second year field
artillery. Russell w. Loud of II
Sheldon place goes TO Fort McKin-
ley where he will train in the sec
ond year infantry. The following
will also go to the latter place as
first year or basic students:
Charlie w. Bridges, p High
street; Charles Edward Harmon,
Benton avenue; John Howard Saw
yer, SO BuIleigh street; John Fran
els Clarke, g. Temple street: Gerald
Asher johnson, Greylock road;
Norman Lewis Thing. Richardson
court: Merton Wallace GullIfer, PSI
Main street; Albert Joseph Gilbert,
) Seavy street; Ivan Edison Fletcher.
1879 College avenue; Lionel Joler, 81
Pleasantdale avenue; George Henry
Daviau, "a Summer street; Bruce
B. Burns Grove street; Alvah a,
Gilman, 9 North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
WE:STFIELD
Charlotte e. Smith

Charlotte Z. Smith, wife Of Jonas
F. Smith. died at her home in
Randolph, Me. August l 1926. She
was operated upon at the Gardiner
Hospital ten weeks previous to
death.
She was born in Fort Fairfield,
Me. seventy three years ago, She
married Jonas F. Smith in 1872 and
celebrated Golden Wedding at
Biddeford. Me.
She was q good neishbor and will
be greatly missed by her many
friends.
Besides her husband, she leaves
one son, Perry II. Smith of Fort
Fairfield Me; three brothers, John
Fl. Smith of Mars Hill, Me, Jerry
and Nathaniel Smith of Caribou
Me; two sisters. Mrs. Silas Is.
Spooner of Caribou, Me. and Mrs.
Benz. Scott of Oakland, Me; also
several nieces and nephews.
Remains will be taken to West
field Me, for burial. Prayers VIII
be held at her late home on Togus
Road, Randolph. at three o'clock
Tuesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Case Against Elm
City Woman Will
Be Held Next Week

Because of the non-appearance Of
Edward Blackstone, chief witness
for the state, the trial Of Mrs. Mary
Carey of No. 20 corner Of Moor and
Pine streets this city, was postponed
until next Tuesday. August 10. F.
Harold Dubord was present with his
client, Mrs. Carey, ready for the hear
ing, but after waiting some little
time for the appearance of the states
witness 1t was decided that the case
be continued.
Mrs. Carey is charged with single
sale on the day of July %, and was
taken into court July 81. But the
hearing was postponed at that time
because of her desire to procure the
services of an attorney. 1t is believ-
ed that the case will be heard nexs
Tuesday, witness or no witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Hollywood Citizen
Gives Views of Maine
To Local ROtarians

speaking at the regular weekly
meeting Of the Waterville Rotary
Club held at the Elmwood Hotel,
Yesterday noon. Eli Wagner, .of Hol-
lywood, Fla. and China, Me. gave
an interesting outline of conditions in
Maine from the viewpoint of an out
slider. He spoke at length on the
wonderful opportunities held out by
the state to people with an eye for
pleasure or business. Mr.. Wagner
said that he had stopped in nearly
all the cities between here and
Portland and found them all good,
but when he first entered Waterville
he remarked to his secretary who was
travelling with him: This is a real
town, can sense it, feel it. see it"
Mr.. Wagner pointed out that big
things are usually occamplis she'd only
when men get together and work in
a spirit of ooperatio To illustrate
this statement he told of how one
guard was employed in an asylum
for the insane to watch over a hun
dred inmates, while in the average
prison one guard to twenty prisoners
was the common rule. Crazy people,
he said, did not get together, there
fore there was no Interchange of
ideas, no cooperation, in short, there
was generally nothing stirring in the
way of concerted action
The speaker recounted a CONVERSE
ton held with a farmer out China
way, which he remarked as an exam
pie of native humor. The man asked
Mr.. Wagner where he hailed from,
and upon being told that he came
from Florida. he observed that a
large number Of right smart people
came from that country. Yes, he
said, some mighty bright fellows
down in that state, and the brighter
they are the quicker they come TO
Maine.
In the winter, Mr.. Wagner said, it
seems that the world on wheels is
rolling into Florida. the same figure
applying to Maine in the summer. He
remarked on the evils arising from
the fact that too many men get the
dollar mark in their eyes. The dol
lar, he intimated, was incidental,
but usually showed up as the result
of a wholesome and hospitable atti-
tude toward the two-weekers or
monthers who came into the state
with money to spend. He talked
briefly on the almost mystical chan
ges which have taken place in Flor
ida, saying that at a place where
he used to kill rattlesnakes and bob
cats but a short time ago, a six mill
lion dollar hotel now stands. Neither
Florida nor Maine have as yet dis
carded their swaddling clothes, he
asserted, and big things were in store
in the future. The four principal
necessities of man he held to be food,
clothing, shelter and entertainment,
and that success should come to any
one who catered Fundamentally to
these fundamental wants.
He eloquently referred to the CO.
coanut palms as being the pride of
Florida, and that Maine should cease
lessly sing TIE glory and beauty of
her silver birches. These, he thought,
were the most wonderful trees he had
ever seen, and should be preserved
and protected by law. In closing he
emphatically stated that if thousands
of outsiders knew even as much as
he did about this grand old State of
Maine, nothing on earth could keep
them away
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Woman's Association
Holds Its Meeting

The Waterville Woman's Associa-
zion held the regular monthly meet
inc on Monday afternoon in the Asso-
cation rooms, with the president
Mrs E. NJ. Foster presiding.
The treasurer reported gift of
$1,000 from the estate of Mr.. S. A.
Green.
The membership committee, Mrs.
Emerson, chairman, reported plans
under way toward a vigorous mem
bership campaign to start early in the
fall
Chairman OF the relief committee.
Mrs. Roscoe Bowler reported activi-
ties along several lines and a gift of
sl45O00.
Miss Harriet Par1nenter reported
for the library committee that 81
books had been loaned out during the
month Of July.
Although so many members of the
Association are out of town at the
present time the work is going on
and increasing in volume all the
time. Miss Clark reported increase
Of 1881 visitors at the rooms during
the year ending July 81 over the pre-
yous year ending at that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Cow of Libel

The Libelant alleges that She was
married to the said libelee at Chambly
in the Canton Province of Quebec on
the 2Sth day OF May 1924, the said Ii
belant and libelee cohabited in this
State after their said marriage; that
the libelant resided in this State when
the cause of divorce accrued 5 hepein-
after set forth, and had resided here
in good faith one year prior to the date
hereof; that the libelant has ever been
faithful to her marriage obligations,
but that the said libelee has been un-
mindful of the same; that on the nth
day of August 1924 he utterly desert
ed the lihelant without reasonable
cause; that being of sufficient ability
he has grossly. wantonly and cruelty
neglected and refused to provide suit
able maintenance for your ibelant..
That no child has been born 30 them
during their said marriage.
Wherefore she prays that a divorce
from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said libelee may be de-
creed; also that reasonable alimony be
decleed to her out of his estate: or in
lieu thereof that a specific sum be
paid to her by him.
And the libellant further alleges
that he has used reasonable diligence
to ascertain the present residence of
said libelee. but is unable to do so
and does not know where it is.
MARY A. ARMSTRONG, Libelant.
Kennebec, IS. 1926.-The said Libe-
liant made oath that the above alleGa-
ton as to the residence of the Libelee
is true.
GEO. w. HESELTON,
Justice of the Peace.
4 true copy of the order of notice
Attest: C. W. JONES. Clerk
jly20,tues,3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Charles T. Ames

Word has been received here of the
death at the Maine General Hos
pital Of Charles T. Ames of West
brook after an illness of several
months. Mr.. Ames was rs wears of
age, born in Searsport the son of the
late John and Mary (Towle) Ames.
He had been in the granite and mar
Bile business in Westbrook for 40
years retiring from active work a
few years ago. He was a member
OF the Masonic bodies the Odd Eel
lows. and was treasurer of the board
of trustees of the Methodist church.
He is survived by his wife, who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
WINSLOW
John SeCo

John Seco
It was with much sadness that
Winslow people learned yesterday of
the death of John Seco of the China
road. which occurred at late hour
Sunday at the age of IS years after an
illness of several months duration.
For several days past Mr.. Seco had
been confined to his bed, but Sunday
his condition showed improvement.
when he was suddenly stricken and
the end came shortly after he became
worse. He was born in this town in
the house where he had always lived
except for a few years spent in Con-
necticut. He received his education
in the schools of Winslow and at Co.
burn Classical Institute in Waterville,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
All arrangements anade for Nellie
and Gram Durham at Pleasant
Pond, Thursday Niqht.

Mgr. Lowell has a crew of men at
work this week on the parking
grounds in connection with his pavil-
ion in order to be able to attend to
all the cars that will be out on
Thursday to greet Nellie and Gram"
Durham on their farewell appearance
in this section, Their name has
broken attendance records every
where this summer and Mgr. Lowell
assures all car owners that his crew
of six attendants will see that each
car is given individual attention upon
entering the grounds until safely
parked away to the owners satisrac-
ton. Why not bring out your neigh
bor?-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Charles Sirois

Charles Sirois of 40 King street,
Waterville died at his home Monday
morning at 1915 o'clock at the age
of II years. He had been a resident
Of this city since 1876. He is sur
Vlved by son. James Sirois of Wa
terville, two daughters, Mrs. Antoine
Gagnon of this city and Miss Lora
Sirois Of Fall River. Mass; four
brothers, Alfred of Fall River, Ferdi-
nand Of Canada, Henry of Water
vile, and Arthur of Pittsfeld, Me-
two sisters, Miss Katherine Sirois of
this city and Mrs. Pierre Gagnon of
Fall River. Funeral Will be held
Wednesday at s A. NJ. from Notre
Dame Catholic church. Burial will
be in Catholic Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Kiwanians Enjoy
Meeting at Augusta

Kiwanians Of this city held a very
enjoyable meeting last evening at
Camp Keyes, Augusta, where a kit
dinner was served in regular army
style in the large mess tent. Excel
lent roast chicken was served to the
accompaniment of numerous other
tempting dishes. Company G of the
National Guard proved a fine host.
Col. Harry NJ. Bigelow was the
speaker Of the evening, saying
among many other things how keen
ly he appreciated the spirit shown
by kiwanis in coming down to camp
to rub elbows with the National
Guard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Colleen Moore in Irene" the must
cal comedy triumph brought to the
screen, more fascinating, more scin-
tillating, dozens of Hollywood's elori-
fed beauties, hundreds of gorgeous
gowns, but it's Colleen Moore who
does it. She's Irene, and remember
the worlds been in love with Irene
for two whole years. Showing today
only and at the regular prices, john
son Opera House-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Upon the annexed Writ and Libel,
it is ordered by me, the undersi gned,
Justice of said Court, that notice
thereof be given to the Libelee by
publishing an attested copy OF the
same, or an abstract thereof, together
with this order thereon, three weeks
successfully in the kennebec journal,
"a newspaper printed in Augusta in
said County of Kennebec, the last
before the next term of said Court, to
be holden at Augusta, within and for
said County of Kennebec, on the sec
ond Tuesday of October next, that he
may then and there appear in said
Court and answer thereto if he see fit.
Attest: NORMAN l.. BASSETT,
Justlca Supreme Lndicial Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Municipal Court

Edward Chaltray of Oakland who
,ras arrested Saturday last for drum
tsness at Postoffice Square was tried
ssfore ]. A. Letourneau, Recorder Of
tse Municipal Court yesterday. Chal-
nav nleaded guilty to a charge Of in
.o~;cation and was sentenced to pay
> ene of ten dollars and costs of
rg4 or thirty days in Jail on default
- navment. The fine was RENTED
snd the man given until Saturday to
nay costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
John T. Seceo

John T. Secco passed away at 8
P. M. Sunday at his home in Wins
low. Besides his wife he is survived
by three sisters, Mrs. Robert Urea
buell. of New Haven. Conn, Mrs.
Fred Haley of Winslow. and Mrs
Elida Williams of Boston; an aunt.
Mrs. Rachael Grant of Nantucket.
Funeral services We're held at P
NJ. Monday at the home. Burial will
be in New Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

prised, Mr.. Baker responded in his
usual hearty and cordial manner and
the evening was passed with games
and music. The guests brought vari-
Gus presents for their host in honor
of the occasion. Refreshments Of
ice cream, cake. coffee and sand
witches were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

A Gardiner auto party counted 401
out of State cars on the Brunswick
road from Peacocks Tavern to Port
land, Sunday afternoon, there being
PIT Maine cars along the same
stretch of road. Massachusetts
license plates predominated in the
401 counted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

DR.. and Mrs. Hodgkins of this city
have gone to Lamoine where they
will pass the month Of August at
their summer home. Their daugh-
ter, Miss Rosa Hodgkins who has
been abroad will arrive in New York
next Saturday on the Berengaria,
the third largest boat In the world.
sailing from Cherbourg on Saturday,
July 81. Miss Hodgkins will go di-
rect to Lamoine where she will re-
main during the remainder of her
vacation with her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Jackson's big Factory-toyou sale
starts this morning, be sure and look
over the advertisement in this morn
ing's paper and see the unusual BAR
gains in household needs. You save
with safety at the Rexall store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Mrs. Charlotte E. Smith

Mrs. Charlotte Z. Smith, wife OF
Jonas F. Smith, passed away Sun
day at her home in Randolph. She
was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine,
73 years ago. She married Jonas T.
Smith in 1872 and celebrated her
golden wedding at Biddeford. She
was a good neighbor and will be
greatly missed by her many friends.
Beside her husband she leaves one
son. Perry Fl. Smith of Fort Fair
field: three brothers, John II. Smith
of Mars Hill, Jerry and Nathaniel
Smith of Caribou; one sister, Mrs.
Benjamin Scott of Oakland, also sew
eral nieces and nephews.
The remains will be taken to
Westf1eld, Maine for burial. Prayers
will be held at her late home on the
'Togus Road Randolph, at 8 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon.
THE CLASSIFIED section Is the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur D. Fossett and
son. Junior, of Weymouth, Mass,
were week end guests of the formers
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Fossett,
of Randolph. Mrs. Fossett and son
passed the month with relatives in
Randolph and Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Miss Katherine Yerrill ha.

MISS kdtneflne Nerflll mas COM
pleted her duties as stenographer for
mother Mrs. William Verrill will
leave today for visit with Mr.. Yer
rill who is stationed as fire warden
in the northern woods. Miss VerrilFs
associates in the office presented her
with a purse of SIS and a picture as
evidence of their friendship, Satur-
daY noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

A directors meeting of the Water
ville-Winslow chamber of commerce
will be held at their rooms this af-
ternoon at 4,30 o'clock. The mayor
and Board of Aldermen will be pres
ent. 1t is planned to take up the
matter of an athletic field for Wa
terville High at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Surprise Party

Orville Baker a popular resident
of Harrison avenue, was pleasantly
surprised Monday evening when a
group of his friends and neighbors
called to help him celebrate his
birthday. Although completely sur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Evangelist Walter NJ. Colby re-
turned Monday from West Paris
where he conducted services in the
North and West churches. The ten
days campaign closed with a bap-
tism at Bryant's Pond at which there
We're 10 candidates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Miss Marguerite Davidson of
Highholborn street is enjoying
two weeks vacation from her posi-
ton as stenographer in the office of
the Maine Public Health Associa-
ton, and is passing the time at
York Beac
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Miss Elsie Briggs. former field sec
rotary for the Massachusetts, League
of Girls Clubs, now of New York
City, was a recent caller on the Car
diner girls who were members of the
club in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

The steadily increasing demand for
the Ona sport cap manufactured In
Gardiner has caused the necessity Of
putting on a night crew of score of
machinists so that the orders may be
filed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Warren Peacock of the New Eng
land Tel. and Tel. force has gone to
New Harbor to join Mrs. Peacock for
his two week s vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Richard Kednall. Ben Marley and
George Blaisdell are home from their
months tour of duty at the Citizens
Military Training Camp at Ford
Adams, r. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Miss Louise Ware of Oak street
has returned from a visit with rela-
tives in Waterville and has gone 70
visit friends at Woodfords and vicin-
ity for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Frank Stultz left Monday for
Portland for several weeks in con-
nection with his new position as dis
trict manager of the A. & p. tea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Mrs. Fred Heath of Mechanic street,
and children, Barbara and Frederick
Heath, Jr.. and Carl Mckinney are
visiting relatives at Monticello.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Mrs. H P. Robinson of Medford,
Mass, has returned to her cottage at
Old Orchard, after passing few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. j. D. Nc
kinnon of Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Cora M. DOUGLAS

Mrs. Cora NJ. Douglas Of Western
avenue, aged 81, wife of Henry P.
Douglas, died at local hospital ear
~ yesterday morning. Funeral ar
ranSements have not been an
nounced