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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-31

Gilbert Moran has reached Boston
after walking the entire distance from
Nome, Alaska. The hike occupied
two years and extended through AZ
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-31
Open During Construction.

While the homes themselves will
not be fully completed before about
the end OF May they will be open to
the public for inspection so that every
detail and phase in the erection of
these homes may he studied by the
people at large. Each step in con-
struction Will be fully explained and
described In The Star.
Directions will be given as to how
to reach the various sites by automo-
bile and street car and all approaches
to the building will be properly con-
ditioned so that the public will suffer
no inconvenience while visiting the
homes during course of construction.
The Star will make every effort to in
form the public the type of the various
materials that go into the houses. and
every detail of the model homes will
be given out so that the undertaking
may serve not only as an incentive TO
home owning and the identification Of
residences IN Washington, but as an
educational feature to the many thou
sands of persons interested in pur-
chasing their own homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-31
ANNOUNCE MODEL
HOME SITES SOON
Committee to Give Out Loca.
tons for The Stars DEM
onStratiOns Soon.

The supervisory committee undo
the Craftsmanship of Assistant Engl-
neer Commissioner Raymond A.
Wheeler, in charge of selecting the
locations for The Stars ideal homes
demonstration will announce the sites
chosen in the next day or so.
Since the receipt of % suggested To-
cations submitted by builders in Wash
ington, Maryland and Virginia, this
committee has toured the city and
suburbs inspecting the sites and TAX
ing data in regard to their deSirabiIity.
Careful study is being given TO this
question, as it is desired that the loca-
ton of each type of house to be built
s .ould be placed in a section of the
city which is not only accessible to
the greatest number Of people. but
which also would interest the greatest
number of persons In that vicinity.
Every effort will be made to place
these model homes in such sections
of the city and suburbs as will give
all the residents of the city an oppor-
tunity to visit them.
Will Name Architects.
Immediately the selections of the
sites and the builders have been an
nounced. the advisory committee of
the Washington Chapter of the Amer
lean Institute or Architects will ap-
point the individual architects who are
to design the various types to their
commission.
The architects thus appointed will
visit the location and study 1t thor
oughly with respect to the type 10
be erected and also to eAe design of
architecture most appropriate for the
type and location. Every effort will
be made by these architects to bring
out the acme of artistic design com
mensurate with the type they Will
work on
Immediately the individual archi-
tects have completed their design the
architects advisory comittee will look
over the plans and submit them to
, the builders for their inspection and
suggestion.
In order that the best construction.
practicability and artistic design may
be attained the architects will confer
with the builders and in co-operati ton
will work out the necessary details
before proceeding with the erection
of the buildings. The process of de-
of the model homes will occupy a
period of approximately month.
Immediately this part of the under
taking is accomplished the erection of
the houses will start. The actual con.
struction and complete furnishing of
the houses from draperies to window
boxes and handspring should take
about three months, and viii result in
the completion of the homes by the
end of May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-31
PLANES CAN REACH
|. POLE, BYRD THINKS
Leader of Arctic Party Says
He Is Convinced of Their
PraCticabiIity.

Convinced by his experience as
commander of the Navy section Of the
Macmillan expedition last Summer
that exploration Of the Arctic by air.
craft is practical. Lieut.. Comdr. Rich
ard Z. Byrd, retired, is TO lead an in
dependent expedition into those re-
gions this year for scientific observa-
ton and possibly Il flight TO the Pole.
Officially. the Navy is not to b> -
nected with the expedition, which. a.
TO be financed with the aid Of promi-
nent Americans, among whom are
John d. Rockefeller, jr., Vincent Aston
and EdSel Ford.
At the same time, although its OBJ
jects will be somewhat similar, il will
not operate in competition with the
expedition of the Detroit Aviation
Society. which plans to hop off this
Spring from Point Barrow. Alaska,
for the North Pole. nor with the con-
temDlated second effort of Amundsen.
the Norwegian explorer. to visit the
Arctic by air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Sen. Moses Says
Will Oppose Blocs
If He is Reelected

Providence, r. l., Oct. e-tP)-Bloc
Legislation will be opposed by United
States Senator George II. Moses OF
New Hampshire il he is returned to
Washington In the fall election, ne
told the delegates to the American
Grocery Speciality Manufacturers
Association convention at the 18th
annual dinner of the organization
here tonight.
"As an eastern senator from this
district which rays SO per cent Of all
Federal taxes. l hope TO return 70
Washington to resist the passage OF
laws designed for a limited BODY IN
a small section Of the community.
The principles of agricultural renet
which harassed the closing weeks OF
our last weary congressional session
will spring up again, 1t seems GER
tain. There Is only one result TO sucn
laws One section pays the taxes,
and the others devise means to get
the money away for their use. The
sole purpose of such legislation is to
snatch the money from the Federal
treasury to be distributed to small
percentage Of the population"
"Only one measure had the merit
Of intellectual honesty" he said In
discussing the farm relief efforts.
"ThAt was the proposal that the gov
eminent pay AZ cents for every BUSH
ell and smaller amount for every
bushel of corn. I warned the spon-
scr of that bill that If it passed, New
England and the rest of the east
would raise wheat and corn and have
his skinned nine city blocks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

DR.. Wallace N. Price, mayor of the
city of Gardiner for the past year
has announced himself as a candi-
date for re- ELECTION to that Office. At
the present time there appears to
be no definite opposition to the Doc
tor for the position of chief execu-
tive Of the city for DR.. w. o. Cobb,
who had been mentioned as a can
didate informed the Journal that he
had not thought of running this year.
Alderman Edwin p. Laid of Ward
One has been approached by his
friends and urged to be candidate
for e-election but on Wednesday
was not prepared to state whether
or not he would run. Alderman w.
A. S. Perkins of Ward Two, Fred n.
Boston of Ward Three, and Elmer
F. Walker of Ward Six when ques-
toned by the Journal said that they
were not prepared to- give definite
decision as to whether or not they
would be candidates for reelection
at this time. Alderman Frank l..
Amesbury of Ward Four and Nor
man H. Traitor of Ward Five both
of whom have served two terms de-
clared that they would not seek the
alderman's honors in the coming
election.
DR.. Prices administration haS been
in every sense of the word a progress
sive one, with many public improve
ments accomplished. He will un-
doubtedly be supported by many at
the polls in November regardless of
his opponents identity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
|NTOX|CANTS
AT THE FAIR
AND AFTER-EFFECTS

AS the result of ever-indulgence in
lntoXicants at Litchfield Fair Tues
DAY four men appeared in the Gar
diner court at the Wednesday morn
ing session. and, although three of
them were arrested by other deputies
the entire ties imony in the case was
presented by Deputy Sheriff Arthur
G. Robinson of this city.
William Witham of Monmouth,
Carroll Merriam of Sabattus and
Roger Fletcher of Monmouth were
arrested at the fair grounds Tuesday
by Deputy Sheriffs c. S. Martin of
Wayne, and Z. H. Rose of Fayette.
Deputy Robinson testified that With
am eluded the officers and ran away.
and that when he (Rohinson) found
he could not catch the fugitive, Dep
uty Rose gave pursuit and finally
caught the man. Deputy Robinson
was emphatic in his remarks on
Williams speed when the Judge
quietly inquired if the deputy was
unable to catch an intoxicated man.
Witham was fined SO and costs
amounting in his case to S17.70; Mer-
riam was also fined SO and costs
mans fine and costs totalled the same
amount.
John Darling was accused of I'M
lawful possession of liquor, and was
represented by Attorney Louis Brann
Of Lewiston. Deputy Robinson again
testified in this case, declaring that
he saw Darling to go his car which
was parked below the fair grounds.
he became suspicious and searched
the machine finding quarts of home
brew which Darling told the court
was for his own personal use, and
which he had no intention of selling.
Royce Allen, Darling's brother-in-
law, testified that he attended the
Fair with Darling and that they went
to the car but that he had no inten-
ton of taking drink or of selling
any of the liquor. Attorney Brann
told the court that in his opinion
there was no evidence to show that
there was any intention of sale or
that any had been sold
Judge Atkins ruled that the liquor
being intoxicating the respondent
should be held for the State so waiv-
ing the customary Jail sentence. he
imposed a fine of 500 and costs
which was appealed by Darling. Mr..
and Mrs. Royce Allen of Auburn, fur
nished bonds of $500 for Darling's
appearance in the January term Of
the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
MAKING PLANS
| TO RESUME NIGHT
| SCHOOL, NOVEMBER |

Superintendent of Schools A. r.
Carter Is making plans for the sre-
Stunning of night school sessions in
Gardiner, but announces that in or,
der to carry out the program he
must have the Immediate cooperation
of those planning to attend the
school For that reason he has re-
quested that those who desired to at
tend the school this winter should
get in touch with him at once. II
will be remembered that while the
school last year started most auspi-
ciously the finish was not all to be
desired. 1t is hoped that this feature
may be eliminated this year and
those who sign UP the first of the year
may remain for the final session.
Mr.. Carter would like to have the
school start this year on November
1st. but the details of starting. and
courses depend upon those who wish
to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Lebanon r. A. Chapter

The annual election and installation
of officers of Lebanon Royal Arch
Chapter, No. Is, was held at Masonic
hall Wednesday evening, at which
time the following were indicted into
Office: High priest, Irving Fossett:
king, Norris Lord; scribe, Bion f. Jose
chaplain, A. D. Buker; secretary, e. S.
Lincoln; treasurer, N. c. Barstow;
captain of the host, James II. Douglas;
principal sojourner. Andrew Lund;
master of the 3rd veil, George Smith;
master of the End veil, Cecil Kenne;
master of the 1st veil, William Baker;
sentinel William Baker.
The officers We're installed by NJ. E.
Harold c. Smith assisted by NJ. f.
Luke Hoyle as grand captain of the
host and NJ. E. John w. Grant as
grand chaplain. Following the i'm
pressive ceremonies the members
present were served with a delicious
oyster stew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
CHELSEA

WEST-Monday between one and
two o'clock, Clyde Plummer. who is
boarding at II. l.. Hayes and work
ing in the pulp mill in Augusta, was
informed his car had gone over a
bank back of where he had parked
it when going to work. He went
out and found it>to be so. The top
was demolished, one wheel broken
and quite a lot of glass broken but
the windshield was whole and the
front of the car not SCARED any. 1t
is not known how it happened.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banning and Mr.. and
Mrs. George C. Beals and two chill
dren, Nettie and Martha of Phipps-
burg, were callers at ". S. Powers /,
Sunday
Mrs. Ida Ward of Augusta, has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Davis for the past few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sawyer of Au-
gusta and three children were the
Sunday guests of Mrs. Sawyer's sis
ter Mrs. Arthur Davis.
NJ. l.. Hayes found one of his thor
oughbred heifers. Saturday, evident
ly killed by lightning the Saturday
before.
NJ H. Hayes fell out of the barn
door a few days ago. The fall shook
him UP badly and made him quite
lame.
The usual Saturday night dance
was held at the Chelsea town hall
with a good attendance and enjoy
able time.
Sunday guests at Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Fowler's were Mrs. Bernice
Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Sampson. accompanied by the latters
parents Mr.. and Mrs. B. ]. Sherman
all of Eassalboro.
Mrs. May Strout and daughter,
Hazel, of Auburn, were the week.
end guests of Mrs Peggy Marquis
Mrs. Mabel Swift is getting along
as well as could be expected but will
not be able to walk for some time.
A letter from F. w. Poore, a
former hoarder at A. S. Fowler's in
forms them there has been no frost
to injure the gardens in Whitefield,
n. H.. and he is in hopes to get
some corn out of the garden vet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Henry Peacock

Many of the older residents of
Gardiner learn with regret of the
death of Henry Peacock a native of
this city and a veteran of the Civil
war, who died at the National Sol
diers' Home in Togus. Monday even
ing. The late Mr.. Peacock was en-
ployed in the ice business for many
years and was well known in Gardi-
ner and vicinity. He was one of the
oldest members of Hermon Lodge,
No. 80. F. and A. NJ. He had been
at the Home for the past 20 years,
but was a frequent visitor in Gardl-
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Treasurer j. w. Robinson of the
Gardiner Chapter of the American
National Red Cross has received no.
tifcation from William NJ. Harris,
staff assistant to the vice chairman,
that the check from the local chapter
of 500 for the Florida Hurricane
Relief Fund has been received. The
letter especially commends the
promptness of the response, and Mr..
Harris goes on to say that
thorough survey of the disaster area
reveals conditions distinctly more
serious than the first reports, bad as
they led the Red Cross to think,
With so 600 homeless and over 5000
homes entirely destroyed the organi-
cation will be in actual need of all
the money that it is possible to raise.
Mr.. Harris has expressed his con-
fidence that the Gardiner Chapter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

A nine and half pound son was
born Tuesday at the Gardiner Cen
eral Hospital to Mr.. and Mrs. James
Guardacosta of New London, Conn.
Mrs. Guardacosta was Miss Alice
Stevens of Hallowell. She has been
visiting her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Frank Stevens, Academy street, for
some weeks past. She is reported as
resting cor1lforta bly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Music was furnished by Miss roster
and many old and new songs were
sung. Games and dancing were also
enjoyed. Delicious Refreshments we're
served. At late hour. after wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry many years OF
happiness. all returned home after
very enjoyable evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Gardiner Teacher
Called Home by
Death of Brother

Mrs. Maud Green, commercial
teacher at Gardiner High has been
called to her home in Merrimac,
Mass, by the tragic death of her bro
Their Floyd Murphy of that city who
was drowned Tuesday afternoon
while duck hunting on the Merrimac
River. According to Boston news
paper reports of the accident Mr..
Murphy was being padded across the
river on a cunning float, and the
craft was upset upon striking rough
water. Is years previous a brother
met death under similar Circumstance
es in Newton, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
WEST GARDINER

Mrs. Elizabeth Neal has purchas
ed an automobile which she is now
driving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mason. Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Spear. Mr.. and Mrs,
George Brann and family attended
the Litchfield Fair on Tuesday
Miss Blanche Fuller went Tues
day, to the Litchfield Fair.
Mrs. Jennie Lewis of Winthrop.
Mass. arrived in town, Tuesday. for
visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Mrs. Cora Osborne and Mrs. Wal
lace Bickford motored to Pennington,
this week.
Miss Beatrice Page, of Portland,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. G. Page.
A large number from Richmond at
tended Litchfeld Fair. Tuesday.
Randall Young was a visitor in
Lewiston. Sunday.
Clyde Griffin, of Boston, who has
not been in Richmond for ten years
arrived in town, Monday for a week
visit with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Griffin.
The outer appearance of the Dur
and Shoe Factory is being much i'm
proved by repairs and coat of paint
to both large buildings. Many i'm
provements have been made on these
buildings both inside and out in the
last two years and today they are
first class manufa curing plants and
are working at full capacity, with an
output of nearly IS cases daily.
Rev. and Mrs. George DeMott of
Portland, passed Monday with Miss
Margaret Scott.
Miss Gladys Rederick. of Gardiner,
passed the week end at her home in
town.
Miss Julia Richards visited rel
atives at Waterville, sunday.
A Harvest supper will be served by
the Ladies' Aid of the Baptist Church
at their vestry, Wednesday, October
g.
Samuel Honaker returned Satur-
day from ten days visit with rela-
tives at his old home in Marion,
Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
LITCHFIELD

A reception was held October 2 at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Berry
for Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence n. Berry.
which was largely attended, about 100
being present and was a most en3oy.
able social function. Mr.. ana Mrs
Berry were the recipients Of many
useful and beautiful gifts, among
them being dishes, silverwars. bed.
spreads, blankets. quilts ana ,noney
as well as a substantial check from
Mr.. Berry's brother. Kenneth Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Regular Meeting
Local Odd Fellows

The regular meeting Of Gardiner
Lodge No. 9, I. o. o. F., will be held
this evening at 7.30 o'clock, at which
time there will be work in the first
degree. All members of the degree
staff and drill squad are requested to
make a special effort to be present
There will be light refreshments after
the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

The first Hallowell student to re-
ceive a diploma from regulated
school of beauty culture is Mrs. Clara
Cole Carter, who has been studying
for some months with the Lewiston
School of Beauty. Ouellette and
Blain. Mrs. Carter is to open a par
ior at her Pleasant street home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Jeff Smith to
Speak at Gardiner

Jeff Smith of Waterville will be the
speaker of the evening at the get
together of the ladies' and mems
classes of the Free Baptist church
which will be held at the Community
House this evening. This session Is in
preparation for Rally Sunday. An
oyster stew supper will be served at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Gardiner football fans are interest
ed in the announcement that Sunday
football will be inaugurated at the
National Soldiers Home at Togus,
starting with next Sunday. There
are several former high school and
college players in the city who prob
ably will be seen In action at the
Home Sunday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

There will be an auction sale of the
Marguerite e. Weymouth estate of
Litchfleld Corners, Monday, October
II at P. NJ. at which time the house
and land will be sold to the highest
bidder. A. C. Bragg is the auction
eer. The sale will be held regard
less Of weather.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to
our neighbors and friends for their
kindness and floral tributes extended
during the sickness and death Of our
loved ones. and especially to the EN-
ployees Of the H. and w. Co. the a
o. I. A. L. o. l. and X. X. X.
MRS DAVID B. ALLEN
Mr.. and MRS DAVID B. ALLEN, Jr
and FAMILY
MISS EMMA ALLEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Tonight at the OLD South vestry
there will be a social with an inter-
esting and pleasing program It 10 in
the nature of get-together and in
PRODUCTION to the falls work, for the
junior and senior classes Of the Sun
daY school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Tomorrow night in City hall the
annual junior reception to the fresh
men will be given. A dance will fol-
low the reception. Smiths orchestra
of Augusta will play. 1t is hoped that
both reception and dance will be well
attended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Gardiner Rotarians, school teachers
and others who had the pleasure of
knowing J. Francis MacNichol are
mourning his sudden death which &C.
CURED in Augusta Tuesday afternoon
Mr. MacNichol had as pupils in voice
culture several young people from this
city and had many friends here made
through his various musical activities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Funeral of Samuel w. Boyd

Funeral services for the late Sam
uel w Boyd were held at two o'clock
Wednesday afternoon in the First
Baptist Church. The Rev. H. L.
Skillin of Bath, formerly pastor of
the Gardiner church officiated. The
church was filled with sorrowing
friends ana neighbors.
The bearers were Warren Tezier,
Henry A. Storey, Fred Leighton, and
John Henderson. Interment was in
the family lot in Oak Grove Gene
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
RICHMOND

Good duck shooting continues near
the foot of Swan Island and Gibbs
camps is still busy and popular
place.
Those to enjoy the shooting this
past week We're: l.. NJ. Simmons and
c. A. Barnes, of New York City; G.
r. Hussey. NJ. E. Sibley, John Ora
ham, Mel Goddard, Earl Goddard
George Goddard, Philip Lowell, Carl
Goddard. 8. f. Goddard, F. A. God
dard, all of Lynn, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

The Auxiliary to General c. W.
Tilden Camp. Sons of Veterans, held
unique and delightful card party. a
Market Whist" last evening at the
S. of V. hall. The affair was well at
tended and q social as well as a fin
ancial success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Regular meeting of the Halo
well Commandery, U. o. G. c, this
evening at the usual hour. 1t Is
hoped that there will be a good at
tendance, as business of importance
is to come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

There will be a joint installation
tonight in Society hall of the officers
of the Frank e. Goodrich Post,
American Legion and the Auxiliary
to the Legion. Supper will be served
at $50. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

VIII Cottle OF Outer Winthrop
street received the silver loving cup
given for the champion horseshoe
pitcher in the recent carnival.
Charles Webb of Augusta won the
cup for the victor In the Ford race
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Mrs. Herbert Eldridge Of Washing
ton avenue was hostess to a party of
Gardiner ladies who enjoyed the after
noon at cards at The Elms, on the
Waterville road. Several cars took
the players to their destination and a
most enjoyable afternoon was report
al