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New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

the first oD the town green this morning, the new one being much larger than the old. The first one was about 15 feet high but did not appear large enough for the large open space of the green. Post master James E. Usher. who is chairman of the Legion committee sponsoring the tree, espied 40-foot evergreen In @ field between here and Southington and purchased 1t. It was cut down and trimmed, being set up this morning: it measures about 25 feet in height.
 Fire Whistle Sounds
 Townspeople were startled about S:15 o'clock last night by the sounding of the fire whistle on the town hall. Again this morning several blasts were heard, but there was no fire. The whistle was being repaired and tested. this being the explanation of the footing.
 Legion To Bowl
 The bowling team of Brock
 
 team this evening at Hart's alleys. Two weeks ago Plainville defeated Hartford, but last weeks match, through a misunderstanding, was not played. It is hoped that good crowd of Legionnares will be pres ont tonight to cheer the pin topplers of the local post.
 Santa Claus Letter
 Another Santa Claus letter from a very specific little miss has been received at the post office. She wants a crib for her doll a set of dishes, a wrist watch. a little table and some little chairs, and three games. That Santa after all does not live in the remote regions of the Arctic ice foes is suggested by the address on the envelope, which is No. 1 Central Square, Plainville." ."
 "Y' Team Playing The Plainvile '. NJ. c. A. team opens it's season tonight in Man chester, where it will play the Man. chester lily club In the County ''Y" league contest. The Manches- ter team is rated high and is ex- pected to give the champion Plain vile quintet a stubborn tussle, but the locals expect to come home with a victory.
 Orchestra To Give Concert
 The Everyman's Bible class or chestra of New Britain will give a concert at the Baptist church to- night under the auspices of the Young Peoples society. The or chestra, which pleased local music lovers with it's concert last spring, now consists of 23 pieces under the leadership Of C. H. Clarkson. It has broadcast from Station WTIC at Hartford on several occasions.
 The orchestra will be assisted by Mrs. w c. Daley, soprano soloist at the Bristol Baptist church, and by Miss Fife Carlton, reader. A pleasing program has been ar ranged.
 Notes.
 AL the lOQlC CluD tollloITo" efe- ming at ?, m, a hash and pancake supper will be served. It will be fol- lowed by dancing, the Majestic or chestra furnishing music.
 The Plainville Trust Co. is distrib- uting it's annual art calendars for 1928. Those of this year are fully up to the high standard set previously and may be had by calling at the bank.
 Four-room downstairs tenement to rent, corner Broad and Washing ton streets. Ali improvements, rent reasonable. Apply Joseph T. Don ovan, Bristol Furniture Co.,, Bristol. -a1Vt
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
S2O.OOO FIRE LOSS

New Marlboro, Mass, Dec. 17 R)- A large barn and garage on the estate of H. L. Langhaar of New York city were destroyed by fire early today. Superintendent Lies Dietrick, who occupied a room above the garage, narrowly escaped death. The loss was more than s20,00o.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
DIVORCED IN PARIS

Paris, Dec. 1T P-Hallowell IT, win, formerly connected with the United States Shipping board has been granted q divorce from Georg- enna Irwin on the ground of aban- donment.
 The Irwins were married In Phil adelphia on Nov. 2T, 1918. They have no children.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

cotton tails closed yesterday and to- | day Mir. and Mrs. Jack are vaca- tioning from the duties of running The past season has been termed as one of the best in several years in this locality.
 Town Quiet
 Berlin is enjoying it's annual post holiday lethargy these days. Aside from the rush in post offices. there are few social activities in the town. Town Clerk Arthur L. Woodruff states that aside from routine busi- ness which keeps him busy daily, there are no special activities taking place in this town.
 Meeting Postponed | The membership meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary Of Bolton kasica post which was scheduled for this evening, has been postponed until early in January. The reason given is the sale of Christmas trees by the post has made the meeting impracti- cal at this time.
 East Berlin Items Mrs. Charles Nelson is confined to her home on Main street with an attack Of the grip. The weekly whist of St. Gabrieps church will be held this evening at o'clock in the social rooms of the church. The public is invited. There was good attendance at the supper given at the Methodist church last evening by the Ladies Aid society. There were quite q number from out of town. Boys club meeting this evening from to 9 o'clock. The library will be open for a short while this evening. There will be an Illustrated ad- dress at the Methodist church Sun day evening at 7:3O o'clock on the Hymns of the Continents" This set of pictures is historical as well as educational.
 Preparations are ~under way for the setting of the new boiler to be installed at Community hall for the new heating system.
 Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Neumann and family have moved to New Britain where they will reside in the future.
 Mrs. H. Peterson is confined to her home on Main street by illness.
 The Social Five will hold it's an- nual chicken dinner and Christmas tree celebration next Thursday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. Edward Kahms.
 Owing to the Christmas tree cele- bration Monday evening by the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters there will be no regular noeting of the Sisters next Thurs day evening.
 The children of St. Gabriels Sun day school arc meeting in the parish room of the church today to make Christmas gifts for the Newington Home for Crippled Children.
 Robert Walsh has accepted a position with the Triangle lunch at Kensington.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Four-room downstairs tenement to rent, corner Broad and Washing ton streets. Ali improvements, rent reasonable. Apply Joseph T. Don ovan, Bristol Furniture Co.,, Bristol. -adYt.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

cotton tails closed yesterday and to- day Mir. and Mrs. Jack are vaca- tioning from the duties of running l three jumps ahead of local hounds. The past season has been termed as one of the best in several years in this locality.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

After an engagement lasting c5 years, John Wilsher and Mary Mar shall were married at q Clapton church in London.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Violet Corderry, in addition to being one of the prettiest women in Eng land. is the worlds champion woman auto racer. She has broken a number of dirt track records, and has raced on tracks on which DO
 other woman has dared to try.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
LIBERTY

NALLEY-Mr and Mrs. Fred
Morang entertained on THURSDAY
their daughter and husband Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Saban OF East Palermo.
and Percy Saban.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Towle and
family passed the holida with Mrs.
Towle's parents. Mr. and Mrs.
FRANKLIN Brown of North Palermo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Win Brann have
moved their family in the Will
Trask place as Mr.. Brann has en-
ployment with the Winters Lumber
Company.
B. 0. Colby of North Palermo
passed Thursday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Gaylord.
Mr.. Warren of Belfast shot a large
buck deer in the vicinity of the
Colby home. Thursday morning.
While tracking this deer they came
across COW moose and calf.
Miss Esther Morang has complet-
ed her duties at the home of James
Tobey and returned to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. PerIey Coffin are
confined to their home y, Illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Towle enter
tanned few relatives and friends at
an old fashioned dance, Thursday
evening. Master Warren Towle en-
tertained the Gov with the
Charleston and othar fancy steps in
a very pleasing manner The COM
pany departed at a late hour. after a
very joyous evening.
Mrs. Charles Gaylord is confined TO
her home by illness
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PALM lKA

Mr. and Mrs. A L. Gordon. who
passed Thanksgiving with relatives
in Lisbon, returned home Saturday
Ray Leavitt. who has been work.
ing in Gardiner for the past few
months. has returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Burns OF
East Newport We're the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Turner, Thanks
giving.
Wilbert Killcollins and family have
moved to their new home, recently
purchased of Ed Cain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stevens and
son of Belfast Mr.. and Mrs Alba
Weeks and children of Pittsfeld,
were Thanksgiving guests of Mr.
and Mrs. c. A. Leavitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manfer Turner visit
ed relatives in Exeter, Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Robinson is critically
i'll at her home in Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Partridge, c.
F. Parkman of Corinna and A. H.
Parkman were Thanksgiving visitors
at the home of +. NJ. Leavitt
Mrs. Mabel Beck has moved into
the Killcollins rent
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Parkman of
Newport were the guests Thursday
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Parkman.
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WORTHWHILE
GARDINER CONCERN

IF. N. Boston Coal Co, Coal and
Wood'-that is about all there is to
the az, OF this concern except the
Tact that the Boston company is
located in Gardiner and that there is
telephone number.
But there is a whole lot more to
this concern than appears in the ad
10 begin with, the F. n. Boston Coal
GO. IS one Of the leading businesses
OF this section of the Kennebec VAL
ley. 1t does big business not only
IN Gardiner. but throughout that
vicinity.
Away back last summer, the Bos-
ton company advised that coal should
pc purchased early. Those who fol-
loWed THIS advice profited. While
mere was no coal strike. nor has
lhere been rise in price. winter is
not over by any means. Real cold
Gays are ahead and coal will be
needed just as it always has been
needed. The Boston COMPANY is
prepared to deliver the best of fuel
promptly. Whether it is coal or wood
that is wanted, the order will be filled
quickly.
NOT only is the Boston company
prominent in the business life of
Gardner, but the heads of the firm
dre prominent in everything that
goes on there Fred Boston is wei
known on all sides because of his int
crest in civic, business and church
aIalrs. He has contributed to many
successful enterprises of Gardiner,
not only by his own personal efforts,
out also from his funds. The Boston
company is one of those rare in
stances where there is something
more than the making of money
concerned-for the company, through
us owners, is anxious that Gardiner
pc bigger and better city.
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STAINED HOODS
ARE REFINISHED

Alcohol, to prevent the freezing
OF the automobile radiator, has al
ready made it's appearance. Some
times the alcohol "slops over" when
IL is being poured in. Sometime the
engine overheats when it is allowed
to race and the mixture boils over
upon the hood. Stains of the beauti-
full finish of the car result
When anything like this happens.
it is case of Macs Auto Exchange
and Paint station on lower State
street, Augusta. Macs place is noted
for the excellent work it does, par
ticularly in taking out the alcohol
stains.
There will be many an automobile
III. Augusta and vicinity that will have
a line appearance when spring rolls
around. These will not be new cars
either, but they will be ones that
nave been painted or finished at
Macs station. 1t is good economy to
nave car reprinted as soon as the
original finish begins to wear. No
only is the appearances enhanced,
but the value of the car is increased
Ii the outside is good and if an owner
shows that he takes good care of and
takes pride in the looks of his ma
tiiiiiS' tiIcH tIlt CildIlCeS are IIldL
running gear, the motor. and every
thing else is in good condition. All
these factors, then, increase the re-
sale value of the car.
Duco finish is fanods the world
over. This is provided in a seem
ing multitude of colors The use of
Duco is one of the features at Macs.
In many things, the styles of Amer
lean automobiles are following the
styles of Europe. Particul Grly is this
true of color tones. Experts have
been abroad to study the new colors
and as result these have all been
provided in the new Duco finishes.
stripe extending back from the
radlo. a two tone effect on the body,
contrasting colors of top and doors,
all change the appearance of a car
and add to its beauty. BY going to
Macs, one may, by having Duco
hnlsh put on. change his old ear into
one that looks ne and seems new.
Ihere VIII be many people in Au-
Susta and vicinity who will ha this
done this winter. Some have already
sent their cars to Macs for the treat
ment. Spring will see a whole flock
OF brilliantly colored cars throughout
hennebec county and those that are
re-hnished will be products of Macs.
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TExACO FINE FOR
COLD WEATHER

TeXaco gas is making a hit with
Automobiles greater than ever. The
hennebec Oil Co, which handles this
much needed commodity in this Sec
tion of Maine, has noted during the
past year marked increase in the
number of users of Texaco.
Up to the beginning of the summer.
TeXaco gas. while good, did not have
so very much to dis suish il over
other brands of gasoline Then came
the new TeXaco. 1t was introduced
after the most carefully laid plans
and it proved successful right from
the start.
More miles to the gallon. more
power out OF the same quantity. less
carbon--these were some of the quail
tiles found in the new and better
TeXaco and The fuel received a
mighty hearty welcome from every
one who used it,
TeXaco gas may be obtained from
stations all over kcnnebec county as
well as everywhere in the country.
There are hundreds of autoists who
Will drive a mile" to have their
tanks filled with TeXaco They know
what II will do and they are satisfied
that their cars do better when TeXaco
is used.
I. b. Emery of the kennebec Oil
Co, has proved hiIaael' an energetic
manager. Through his efforts, Tex
AGO gas stations are strategically
located so that no matter on what
road one may travel. he is sure TO
find TeXaco pump.
Cold weather is a time when every
automobile needs good fuel In get
ting the motor started and keeping
1t going. good fuel is essential even
more than when the weather is
warmer The automobile is no long
er seasonable proposition 1t is
used II months in the year Texaco
gas is ~ months fuel
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SHOES REBUILT
TO LAST LONGER

Cary q Poulin of Augusta are shoe
re-builders. Everyone who has ever
taken pair of shoes to their shop
on Water street or on Cony hill, will
agree to that. Shoes are actually re-
built, for footwear that seem des-
tined for the ash barrel is trans
formed into goods that are good to
wear and good to look at
There are plenty of shoe repairers
in this section OF Maine, but Cary
Il Poulin are the only ones in this
vicinity who have a Mckay stitcher.
In fact, they are one of the very few
in the whole state A Mckay
stitcher is so called because it is
capable OF sewing soles on a Mckay
last.
The Mckay last calls for the
stitching to be inside the shoe-a
different matter from the Goodyear
welt where the stitching comes on
the welt outside the upper of the
shoe. The Mckay stitcher not only
is able to sew soles on shoes of the
Goodyear welt style, but it does jobs
on the Mckay last
Practically all women's pumps and
ties are made on the Mckay last.
That is. the sole is stitched inside the
- oi"c " nave theSe pumps
re-soled, it is necessary to employ
the services of a Mckay stitcher,
which, naturally, meants that Cary
II Poulin will do the work.
But it isn't in re- soling women's
shoes that Cary * Poulin are only
skilled They do all kinds of shoe
REBUILDING, from the daintiest OF
pumps to the sewing on of new rub
bers for leather-top shoes for men
ana boys. Whatever the shoe job
taken there will be done quickly and
done Well That is one reason why
the business has grown to such an
extent that two shops are necessary
to care for it and both sides of the
river are accommodated
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The CLEANER IS
BUSY CLEANING

There are no idle days for dry
cleaners and tailors these days. IL
one had any doubt about this, all
that would be necessary would be to
ask j. A. Cronin of 269 1-2 Water
street, Augusta.
Since starting in business in Au-
gusta not long ago, Mr. Cronin has
enjoyed a steadily increasing busi-
ness. This has grown to such an ex-
tent now that it is no longer a ques-
ton of getting something to do, but
when to do it, with him His main
place of business is on Water street,
while he has his cleaning plant on
Cony street. There isn't a day goes
by but what the Cronin automobile
drives up to the door of the Cony
street place and literally bales of
clothes are taken out of the car to
be cleaned or pressed.
Keep your clothes new Send
something every week." Is the advice
that CrOnin gives. 1t is good advice
and it has been needed by any num-
Der of Augusta people Perhaps it
may be suit this week, an overcoat
next week Or a half dozen neckties
that need attention.
1t is surprising what proper clean
ing will do" said Mr. Cronin.
Clothes that one might be on the
point of sending to the rummage sale
may be saved and given many more
days of long, useful life. Neckties
that 1T seems simply could not be tied
again into an attractive knot may be
cleaned and pressed SO they look al
most as good as the day when they
were bought 1t is false economy to
let the clothes go too long. No mat
ter how dirty or soiled they may be-
come, we can clean them, but it is
lar better to have the job done oft
ener. simplifies the operation and
makes tle clothes wear longer and
keep their color longer"
The Cronin Dye House-for that is
the business name of Mr.. Cronins
place-uses the BoWser claritilter
system. By its use, every part of the
garment is reached and thoroughly
cleaned. 1t does its work in the
pockets. in the Innings and on the
light trimmings. If a table covering
or a drapery is treated, the original
color is brought back. This is all
done, too, without there being any
odor. The conscientious attention to
business and the good work that has
been done are the causes of the sue
cess that have come to the Cronin
Dye house.
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INDUSTRIAL REVIEW
DELIGHTFUL DINNERS
At The ORIENTAL

Lets have dinner out tonight" is
frequent suggestion that a husband
VIII make to his wife 1t is delight
ful variation and it is all the more
pleasing when Mr.. Mann takes his
better half to the Oriental Tea Gar
den restaurant on Water street, Au-
gusta.
Lots OF Augusta folks are doing
thls. Some of them may not care a
DIT about Chinese food, but whether
they do or not, they are pretty sure
TO find just what they want to eat
at the Oriental. 1t may be one of the
regular suppers, or it may be rich
juicy steak. The Oriental is a fine
place to eat and the food served is
OF the kind that pleases the palate
and satisfies the stomach
For nearly two years now, Charles
Wong has conducted the Oriental
Tea Garden restaurant In Augusta.
They have been successful years, too.
and he has enjoyed the best patron
age. Business men find this de-
hghtful place to eat at noon. SO do
business women. Travelling men
coming to town find this a good place
to go. They and their customers
mere enjoy not only the meals served
but the opportunity afforded to dis
cuss sales and purchases.
In month more, the Legislature
W1ll be here for it's biennial session.
There will be hundreds of men and
many women in the city who come
only at this time. They will go to
the Oriental In large numbers. It is
near the railroad station, right in
the heart of the business section.
The service is quick so that no one
need delay if he doesn't wish to. 1t
affords all the advantages one could
wish. II the truth were known, it is
pretty certain there will be many a
legislative matter settled over the
tasty viands served at the Oriental
during the coming session.
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WISCASSET

Mrs. Annie Donnell was in Lisbon
Fails, for the day, Monday.
Mrs. DeForest Munsey was a Wis
ltor in Bath. Monday forenoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Idelbert Ogilvie have
been visiting in Shirley, Mass. at the
home of their daughter and family
Perry Fowle is in Providence with
a load of Christmas trees.
Miss Aurelia Gould returned to
Gorham Normal School Monday aft
ernOon, having passed a week dt
home.
Mrs. Henry Dyer and Mrs. Verne
Farnham were in Bath on Monday.
Miss Josie Blagden of Bath, passed
the holiday and week end at the
nome of her brother on Gardiner
road.
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Dexter
CookSon- Mckennev

Miss Doris Mckinney OF thi town
anG Alphonso Cookson OF Burnham.
We're married Wednesday, November
a, AZ the home of the officiating
minister, Rev. W. NJ. Quarington. OF
the Baptist church in Pittsfield. The
bride is graduate Of Fay High
school, n. H.. and has been teaching
school The groom is employed at
the Burnham House garage They
nave bought home in Burnham
where they will reside
Mrs. Anna Spearing Of Guilford
Has been in town the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Laura Nun -aN
Large consignmeats Of Christmas
trees are being shipped from this
town to the Boston and New York
markets. Farmers are able TO get
Soodly sum from the cutting of the
trees for these markets and are able
to do it in a time when they are not
busy with farm work.
Mrs. Edith Tillson is i'll at her
home in this tor with rheumatic
fever. Mrs. Evangeline Cyphers is
caring for Mrs Tillson
Sunday found the roads which had
heretofore been in fairly good COZ di-
ton almost impossible after the
heavy rain of Saturday. Rutted and
rough it is hardly a pleasure to make
trip into town. Merchants are hop
ing for snow in order that farmers
may get into town readily for the
Christmas shopping.
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FREEDOM

SOUTH - Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Greedy and son. Carol and wife and
little daughter. Mildred, passed
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs, Ed.
Downer.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Waning of
Belfast. passed THANKSGIVING with
their parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose
Upham.
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TPOY

Mr. and Mrs. Clair White are receiv-
ing congratulations upon the arrival
OF twin daughters into their home
November 26.
kenton Bagley. a student at Bates
College, passed THANKSGIVING with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. f. H Bagley.
schools began again in town Monday
after the THANKSGIVING recess.
Mrs. Knapp Whitaker is in Water
vile where she will be employed for
a time.
Seavey Piper returned Saturday
from Auburn
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MONTvILLE

CENTER-Mr and Mrs. Clifford
Bean of Thorndike, Mr. and Mrs.
James Stevens of Gardner, Mr. and
Mrs. Milan Weymouth or Morrill, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Place of Belfast
were Sunday visitors at Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Places Sunday
II. f .Cushman and family were in
Belfast Sunday.
NJ r. Rogers and family of Free
dom were at their old place here on
Thanksgiving day.
Ernestine Moore and Doris Went
worth of Crosby High school are home
on a Thanksgiving vacation.
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BRANCH MILLS

Branch Mills Grange will observe
Thursday night as Mems night
Ladies are to wear old styled dresses
at least % years back, or pay a fine.
All come and enjoy good time
Refreshments furnished by the broth
ers of the gra nge