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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
Convict Juuk Dealer

Guilty was the verdict rendered aft
er a half hours debate of the Waldo
county jury after hearing the testi-
mony In the case of Sam Friedman,
Russian junk dealer. who was indict-
ed for. receiving stolen property, 1t
was alleged, with six small boys and
others testifying that he bought scrap
iron Of these youngsters. all IL or less,
when he knew that It was stolen. He
was sentenced to pay fine Of 5000
and in default of paying the commit
ted to Jail.
Eight verdicts in nine days Is the
record of the Waldo county supreme
court. 1t has been one of the busiest
terms in several years, although it
gave Indications of being so short that
but one jury was at first summoned.
Another was sunmonsed after the
court convened.
Victor Lowe Of Is1esboro. indicted
For carrying concealed weapons, was
given a sharp talking to in the court
room this afternoon by Associate Jus
tice Carries P. Barnes and admenished
that only on his continued good be-
hayior would the indictment held
against him be continued. Any slip on
his part from the straight and narrow
path would cause him to be punished
for the crime on which he Is indicted
Court adjourned tonight,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
Warren A. Lowell

Warren A. Lowell. 65. well known
Bath merchant and member of the
school board, died suddenly this after
noon when stricken by heart trouble.
Shortly after lunch Thursday noon the
Bath merchant was preparing to leave
for his market when the attack &C.
Cured and he lived but moment
The deceased was born in Wiscasset
the son of Warren Lowell. and came to
Bath in 1898, from which time his ca
reer had been one of noticeable success.
He was a member of the Masonic fra
ternity, and one of Baths most IA
miliar figures in the business walks
of the city. Besides his wife. D. NJ.
Lowell. he leaves one daughter. Miss
Elizabeth Lowell of this city, and two
sons, Carleton M. of Bath and To-
THAR of Woolwich. The funeral has
not been determined at time Of writ
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
ENDORSES PROMOTION OF WINTER SPORTS
AMONG Maine SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

school is too small TO have some
students qualifying. Very few IL any
schools will be without facilities and
with little effort should have these
health-giving sports. I hope that
your letter will arouse enthusiasm
throughout all parts Of the state and
will result in many local sports
leagues, even though made up of on
ly a small group of nearby schools,
with a splendid roundup OF yeaders
and enthusiastic followers in Angus
ia. Count on me for any possible
help that can give in the promo
ton of this splendid winter sports
idea.
Cordially yours,
POSIAH w. TAYLOR"
This letter was in response to one
President Of the Maine Interscholas.
tic Winter Sports Association, noti-
tying the various secondary schools
of the State of Maine Winter Carni-
val. which Is to be held in this city
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
February 4, S. and 6, at which the
annual competition of the M. l.. w
S. A. will be held.
Each school entering the contests
will send a four man team, it's mem.
berS to compete in snowshoe, ski
and skating races. To the high point
winner will go the fine Winter Sports
cup which must be won three years
for permanent possession. There was
a large enrolment last year and It
is expected that there will be even
greater interest shown at the COM
ing meet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
Girls Club Classes Have
Most Profitable Sessions

The members of the dramatic class
OF the Augusta Girls Community
club were very much interested in
their second lesson. which was held
Thursday at the club house with
Prof. Carl Weber of Colby college
in charge. At that time they began
the reading of Lady Windermere's
Fam" and found it very fascinating.
The interior decorating class were
also. much pleased with the instruc-
ton given them by Mrs. Belle Saw
age of this city and it is expected
that others will soon be added 10 the
list of those taking this profitable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

within Mailing distance Of o rum.
running schooner, which would have
been his only source OF protection
should he have met trouble.
Mitchell stated that he had
shipped aboard the fishing schooner
Allen, out of Boston and Newport
three days ago and when the ship
was put afioat in a dory to fix q
buoy. He said that while he was
trying to find the buoy his ship
sailed without picking him up again.
According to officials at the coast
guard base, suspicion that Nit
chell had been put afioat by the
rum schooner TO make a contract
with the mainland IL very strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
TILE CALL FOR
N0N-FICTION AT
|LITHG0W LIBRARY

The Lthgow library Is unable to
keep up with the demand for new fic-
ton, according to the report of the
librarian, Elizabeth M. Andrews,
submitted at the annual meeting of
the trustees of the Lithgow library
and reading room. which was held
Tuesday afternoon. She stated that
SS,951 books were given out during
1895, Of which only 1864 were non
fiction. This total was 3,4o5 more
than 1924. the report states. There
were 1889 books in the library on
Jan. /, 1925.
The registration Of borrowers,
which was started in 1925 shows a
total Of 1891 individuals holding
cards. OF this number 444 were
newcomers to the library and a
great many were children, who had
reached the required age of IL
years.
The report of the treasurer, Rich
ard Il. Goodwin. shows that includ-
ing receipts from the city of Angus
ia, the state of Maine, interest on
trust funds. fines, ETC., amounted to
S5OS7.24, which. with the cash on
hand Jan. l. 1925, makes a total of
$5,l64.39 for the year. Expenses
We're $4S22.32.
: The officers for the year were elec-
ted as follows: President, Norman l..
Bassett; secretary. Ralph w. Leigh
ton; treasurer. Richard Z. Goodwin;
auditor. Wilbert S. Wilson; librarian,
Miss Elizabeth M. Andrews; assis-
ant librarian, Louise Chase; execu-
tive committee, president, secretary
and treasurer. ex officio; book COM
tittee. Norman L. Bassett, Ralph
Leighton, Richard E. Goodwin, Miss
Marion Brainard, Miss Julia M.
Clapp, Guy o. Vickery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
Finds Highways Good
On Cross Country Trip

Bertrand E. Smith. formerly of this
city and now a United States game
warden. stationed at Portland, dropped
into the Kennebec journal office Thurs
day evening for a short visit with
friends and recounted something of an
automobile trip which he had just
taken. Driving his Buick roadster,
without chains, he had gone from Port
land to Rockland. thence across to
prospect and to Ellsworth, breaking
his own track a portion Of the way.
After going to Lamoine he returned to
Bangor and thence to Augusta. He
reported the roads as in very good
condition and said that driving was
not particularly hard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
Thomas II. Martin

Thomas Fl. Martin, 40. died this aft
ernoon at the Bath City Hospital fol-
lowing an Illness extending over pc
Rod Of two years. Being we'll known
shipbuilder of former days, his death
came as a blow to his many friends,
but not as surprise. His last days
were passed in great suffering.
He was exceedingly popular with his
fellowmen and was a member of the
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows. Be
sides his three brothers, Roy F., Bert
rell M. and Alfred E. he leaves two
daughters. Beulah. aged IL, and Doro-
thy, aged six, and one son. Henry, aged
10. and sister, Mrs. Laura Mullin of
Fairfield.
The funeral will ne held Saturday
afternoon at his home, burial being in
Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

Census figures just completed fix the
total population at 2,225, 600 as
against 1917 TOO in 1920. The birth
rate In 1925 was nearly $1,000 COM
pared with 1900 in 1913. Marri-
ages are greatly on the increase In
comparison with the pre-war period.
In 1926 there were 2S,450 marri-
ages. as against 10.093 in 1913.
The number of suicides during the
last year decreased 20 per cent.
The Moscow area now totals more
than 10000 acres. compared with 37,-
coo acres in 1912,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
BELFAST
kinneX.Whitcnnh

Herman Kinney of Knox and Miss
Matte Whitcon-b. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Whitcomb of Waldo
were united in marriage in Belfast
Monday. Rev. Oscar G.. Barnard of
the Methodist church officiating. the
ceremony taking place at his home
In Court street. The bride was grad
uated from Crosby High school last
June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
zine searsport man

Charles Anderson Of Searsport was
before Municipal Judge Carleton Doaks
this afternoon charged with Illegal
possession Of IL quarts Of whiskey. He
was sentenced to fine of 800 and
costs and two months in Jail, with six
months In default of payment. He az
pealed and furnished $500 bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

n appreciation Of the services of
-. 6renen on the evening of De-
. S %, last, when the truck from
. .sa hartford fire station was called
-. had chimney blaze at his home
-. ~ western avenue, John F. Turner
~ s.,,srday sent a fine box of cigars
J. the central station, for which the
NV, were most grateful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
corractinn

The members Of the Smith School
Parent Teacher pe~""'" ton will hold
whist party at the school this eve
ming, instead Of Saturday evening as
originally announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
Coastguard Men
Suspicious in Rescue
OF Man in Open Boat

Cape May, N. J.. Jan. 14.-(AP)
"A man. who gives his name as
John Mitchell, was picked up in an
open fishing dory 30 miles east of
Absecon Light today by CG-2g2 in
Mitchell was found rowing about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
Same Direction

Storekeeper: Dear me. did you fall
down the steps?
Customer: Yea, but, It's all right.
was going down anyway.-The
Progressive Grocer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

The hook and ladder truck from
the Hartford fire station was sent to
5 York street, Thursday evening, to
subdue q chimney fire. Two small
chemicals were used and there was
no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

,,,,.. Harold E. Cook. Of the Ken
SuaeS County probate court was alb
sen. condned to his home In Gardiner
q, illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

,,.,.ras OF Miss Dorothy Robinson
.fr,,shman street will be interested
y ,.arn that she entered the Au-
~ .ta General Hospital Tuesday
s s;sSt where she was operated on for
.sr.ndicitiS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

49,. friends Of Mrs. Harry Jewett
Ihs z. nleased to know that she Is
wilia,sr,ng from her recent accident
r eco" ,ostricted her to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

-. Methodist Home Missionary
lns viii meet Friday evening at
Socis .s,,h Mrs. B. F. Smith on Grove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

Regular meeting Clara Barton
Tent No. 9, d. of v. at G. A. r. Hall
at 7.S0 this evening. Initiation and
rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

u.rlaud Hussey and Mrs. Lot
ME - windsor. were among the
Pierce g TO town callers in the city. yes
A.-IoH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

Especial to Kennebec Journal)
Whitefield, Jan. 14-Cyrus r. Carle-
ton passed his 102nd birthday yes
terday, January IS. Although Uncle
Cyrus, as he is known, is somewhat
feeble about getting around, he is
sun very bright in intellect and very
interesting to talk with. Many a long
forgotten occurrence he is able to re-
call and relate.
On this occasion. as in the past, he
received many nice gifts and birth
Gay wishes both by letter and post
CARDS: Mr.. Carleton is the Oldest
man In his town and high on the
mark of those in his State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

-. ceofge E. Macomber went to
Hon;. nrk. Thursday. on q business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
Justice Spear Will
Be Speaker at Legion
Monday Evening

Another Of the exceptional pro-
grams of entertainment will be en-
joyed at Legion hall next Monday
evening at the regular meeting of
the James Fitzgerald post, American
Legion, when Hon. Albert NJ. Spear.
active retired justice Of the Maine
Supreme Judicial Court will be the
speaker. Justice Spears topic will
be 1.-THE United States Supreme
Court. and he will treat of its orr
gin. history. work, personnel and
great Importance.
There will also be a musical pro.
gram, and light refreshments will be
served following the meeting. 1t Is
anticipated that a very large attend
ance of Legionaires will be present
to participate in the meeting and
hear the address by Justice Spear.
The Philathea Bible class of the
Green Street Methodist Episcopal
church held its monthly meeting on
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Still
man Sylvester of East Chestnut
street. There was a large attend
ance. A fine entertainment was
staged by the program committee. A
poem written by Mrs. Lutte Folsom
was read. 1t referred to the officers
both past and present in terms both
complimentary and humorous. De-
licious refreshments of ice cream
and fancy cookies were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15

Big Growth Moscow
Moscow. Jan. 14.-(AP)-Moscow
mas become a city Of first maenitude
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-15
.Tn-T1STA LOCALS
49, 49, charles B. Carter OF Au-
Sena.Ua n the city, Thursday.

...-..n s. Malcolm was In Pitts
-, Thursday.
Evening star., 1926-03-14
SKIDDlNG SYMPTOM
OF "SPRING fever"
Relaxation Of Automobiles
Vigilance Against Slius Held Evi-
dence Of Seasons influence.

Spring fever manifests itself in
other forms than plain lassitude and
one Of these Is the relaxation of the
automobilist's vigilance against skid
ding.
Automobile dealers attribute this
to the fact that the motorist who has
been driving all Winter over icy and
snow-covered roads is inclined to
discount the dangers of wet pave
ment. Having been through a long
period of exercising the utmost
caution. drivers naturally are in
clined to forget the need for con-
tinued vigilance.
Spring roads are deceptive. A
patch of snow or ice that has not
quite melted sometimes spells dis
aster.
Tires are being manufactured TO
provide q maximum degree of trac-
ton under the most difficult condi-
tions. Driving with present-day tires
Is many times safer than it was In
the earlier days of the automobile.
But the best tires in the world can
not guard against skidding dangers
il common sense caution and care
are not part of the driving code.
In the Summer after a shower of
rain and the highways are water
CcNSlcu, IL - W iOtC VIC
safety first spirit which is displayed
by car drivers. Curves and corners
are approached with a considerable
slackening of speed and 1t Is notice.
able that the average speed has been
reduced to a safer figure. This IS
in sharp contrast with the driver in
the Spring. who In AN excess of ex-
uberance at the first balmy days. is
inclined to step on the gas and turn
corners at a speed in accord with
his own increased energy.
Evening star., 1926-03-14
BUS MAKERS LAUNCH
WAR ON RESTRICTIONS
Unite to Oppose Legislation to Re-
duce Size Of Vehicles-Seek
Standardization.

A drive against restrictions which
would cut down the size Of motor
busses and an effort to seek national
standardization OF bus specifications
has been launched by the motor
truck members of the National Au.
tomobile Chamber Of Commerce. A
committee to direct this joint move
ment soon will call conference Of
all interested parties.
Matters have been brought to a
head by the proposed action in a
number of States which would re-
quire different types of construction
for each State. George II. Scragg,
who directed a survey of bus legisla-
that Massachusetts proposes to short
en- the wheel base of busses. North
Carolina and Florida now require six
inches less width than other States
and Connecticut demands special des-
tination sign lights. the report also
revealed.
Regulations for public protection
and service are, of course. entirely
proper" Mr.. Scragg's report con-
cludes, but 1t is important to reach
some basis of agreement among the
various States If low-cost transporta.
ton is to be continued. We believe
that conferences with public ofiicia q
the American Electric Railway Asso-
citation, the bus division OF the Amer
ican Automobile Association, the So
ciety of Automotive Engineers and
other interested groups will result In
specifications which will be both uni
form and reasonable"
Harry j. Dooley, secretary Of the
Motor Coach League Of New Eng.
land, pointed out that more than 200
busses have been forced of the roads
in Massachusetts owing to the pres
ent law, whereby any one town or
city can veto bus line. A. r. HUT.
president of the Westchester County
Bus System. spoke on the possibirl'
ties of the bus In suburban develop
ment. H. j. Cupper of General Mo.
tors expressed the belief that truck
mercha ndising will be revolutionized
through better data on vocational
statistics.
Evening star., 1926-03-14
FAILURE TO ORGANIZE EARLIER
BLAMED FOR AUTOISTS' WOES
Thomas p. Henry, A. A. A. President, Cites Effective
ness With Which Motorists COuntered Attacks
Against Federal Aid Policy.

tomobile taxes would have been wiped
out In the new revenue BILL
He pointed out that the situation
as regards the Federal excise tax Is
duplicated In a hundred ways in the
field of State and municipal tax levies.
Penalty for Hardness.
"These determinations" he said,
''are the measure of the motorist $
failure in the past to appreciate the
importance of local and national or.
ganization from the standpoint of pro.
lection, apart altogether from the
standpoint Of service.
Looking back over the burdens
that have been imposed upon car own
ers the only explanation one can offer
is that the motorist wasn't strong
enough to resist. The motorist
thought he could get somewhere alone
although he was frank to admit shat
1t was cooperation and organization
that made It possible for him to enjoy
low priced cars. good roads and service
everywhere on the supplies needed to
operate his car. He could see that the
force that was clearing away the mud
and the ruts was cooperation. but he
was not SO quick to note that co-opera-
ton could have been clearing away
lIle DuTQcDS VI tdAdtiOtl anu IldTIl1 VI
restrictions at the same time.
"The only course left is to intensity
organization now so that what has
been done through lack of foresight
can be undone as quickly as possible.
More than 100000 members of the
A. A. A., organized In nearly 500 motor
clubs, have caught this idea already,
and are spreading the thought that
the cost OF being organized now
against the possibility Of additional
imposition Of burdens and continua-
ton OF the old ones Is ridiculously
small compared with the cost Of being
unorganized. which has been met by
every one VINO ever owned a car"
Evening star., 1926-03-14

insurance market should feel obligated
to avoid a loss to the insurer, for he
must realized that the fewer the losses
are the lower the rates will be.
But what II everybody is taken into
the insurance fold? What If the mat.
ter of obtaining insurance is so simpli-
fed as to occasion the mOtorist to
give no thought whatsoever to It?
What if loss adjustments are so au-
tomato that a motorist-any kind Of
motorist--has but to make a claim
to receive indemnity?
Conservative Men Worried.
These questions are beginning to
worry conservative insurers. and con-
servative car owners alike. Car own.
ers who know the facts want insur.
security. They fail to find any prom
Use of this in what seems to be the
growing fad of insuring everybody.
While experiments are being made
in the idea of submerging the moral
hazard through the volume Of inSur-
ance business written, the automobile
club reciprocals and the conservative
insurance companies have found sue
cess only through covering carefully
selected risks. Quality lines have
taken preference over spread Of
business" by those who know their
business. The idea is favored by mo-
torists who see that insurance on cars
never can be safely and consistently
low unless those who own and operate
cars take a personal interest in insur-
ance matters
The INSCRIPTIONS car owner who
has profited by making unjust claims
against the insurers. as well as those
who have kept rates high through
their own carelessness. are having an
increasingly difficult time obtaining
policies through favored clubs and
insurance companies. But what is to
hinder them from following the easy
path of buying their insurance as an
accessory to the car?
Apparently the very thing all intel
ligent motorists have been fighting
for is in jeopardy. Personal interest
in insurance is being submerged and
It is feared that with it will go the
feeling of personal responsibility
which experience has demonstrated
plays such an important role in lower
ing insurance rates through cutting
down on the number and amount OF
claims.
(Copyright. 1920
Evening star., 1926-03-14
Get a Tow, Avoid
A Ticket System
Proves of Merit

Motorists have developed so many
tricks in avoiding arrest for park.
ing regulation violations that 1t
takes a good one to get attention
these days. One of the newest Is
that of a Wisconsin man who came
out of his Office In time to see his
car in the process Of being tagged.
Did he go up and tell the officer he
was sorry or try to fix 1t up? No,
indeed. Instead he rushed over to
a friend a few yards away and to-
gether they backed up to the tag.
ged machine and began to attach q
tow rope.
The officer. watching the perform.
ance. apologized. removed the tag
and left. The car owner removed
the tow rope and did the same
thing.
Evening star., 1926-03-14
Keep Chains Tight.

In snow chains are less than 50 per
cent effective if not held tight by side
springs. Loose chains in a snow bank
simply remain stationary while the
wheels spin within them. The chains
must turn with the wheels to provide
the necessary traction. II none OF the
regular chain tighteners are available.
1t is a simple matter to tie sides of
the chains with criss-cross rope or
wire
Evening star., 1926-03-14
OLD WHY'S OF MOTORDOM
FINALLY ARE ANSWERED
why Not Five Cylinders,' Why Not This
and That Seem Simple When Ex-
planned by Expert.
BY FREDERICK c. RUSSELL.

Why ive-cylinder automobile? Many
ders why enteprng manufacturer doesn't strike this happy
compromise between four and It's sensible speculation
indulge but the query does always receive satisfying
explanation Too often the inquirer treated like the small
who wants to know much
If there little light upon the highways there is
OF the facts which determine motor design
dom would be just struggling of the ditch logical for
motorst to that vecynder engine would have certain
advantages but unless he told that because the the
would be engine of five fixed cylinders
and that the only type that and
odd numbers of cylinders he will continue the
and accuse the manufacturers of being behind the times
Evening star., 1926-03-14
Use Old Clothes.

The sleeve of an old coat or worn.
out pair of overalls is mandy as
means of protecting the arm when
doing some small job on the car that
requires reaching into a greasy local
ity. 1t doesn't take but minute to
slip on such a sleeve-right over your
regular shirt and coat sleeve-and 1t
saves a lot Of laundering and cleaning.