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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Sumner at Methodist Vestry

The supper served at the monthly
,,aatinr of the Mems Brotherhood
- the Methodist church at the
church vestry last evening was
termed by the large number present
.s the most sumptuous served in
many month. The committee that
presided In the kitchen and dining
room did itself proud and a hot boil
I'd dinner was set before the men,
hers that will set standard for
committees In the future to strive
to rise to.
Following the supper a social pc
r,od was enjoyed. the members US
Ing the evening to become better &C
ouainted. Games were played and
iolty reigned until a late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Winsl0w Knight of
Resined Bow Enters
Fiddlers' Contest

Jim Mayo of Winslow is the latest
of the fiddlers of old time days to be-
come a competitor in the folding
contest which is to be held at the
City Opera House this evening under
the sponsorship of the Jimmie Evans
musical revue which is there this
week. This raises the number TO
five, two of the others. T. c. Stevens
and Charles johnson, being from
Fairfield and the other two who wish
their names withheld until the time
Of the contest, being from the north
end of the city.
A prize of $25 will be awarded to
the fiddler who impresses the audi
ence as having the most ability and
those who are at the Opera House
this evening are due for the time Of
their lives. Michael Kelleher, the
fiddler who is with the show. will not
be competitor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

ament will last for several weeks and
three prizes will be given to the win
ners. The first prize will be a cham
pionship cup, the second an attrac-
tive chess set and, the third prize has
not yet been decided upon.
Each member ewill play a rubber
with each other member of the club.
These games will be carefully tab
ulated and should give the best rec
ord possible to show the superiority
of the players. All persons interested
in the time honored game will be
welcomed at the Tuesday evening
gatherings at the Elks' club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
pleasing Entertainment

r.. ladies of the Second Baptist
LII were very pleasantly enter
. .s,nsd tuesday evening at the home OF
tsli' "a Mrs. Walter Simpson. Roder-
W. street Winslow. An enjoyable
'eh .. Fam consisting of piano selections.
p a.s,ng and games was carried out. A
s sns of chicken pine, pickles, hot
u,.. "a ielly with whipped cream and
Gun 1Sarriss fancy cookies and fudge, was
en s-sd To add to the pleasure Of the
.ranine transportation to the Simpson
~. was furnished by a number OF
horses and sleighs and an old-1ash-
toned straw ride was enjoyed. ABOUT
N women attended the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

CENTER-There will be Joint
Farm Bureau meeting for both men
and women at the Grange hall, FRI
day. February s. The subject for the
men is Conservation Of Manure" and
for women. chair caneing and basket
ry. Dinner will be served at noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith and fam
lily have moved their household goods
to Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas hurry passed
the weekend on the Ten Lots as
guests of Mrs. Joseph Sturtevant.
Because Of the storm, there was no
school. Friday afternoon.
Choir rehearsal was held at the
home Of Charles Makay, Saturday
evening.
Mrs. J. A. Jones is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Albert Horne Of Manchester.
N. Fl.
Robert Upper. who has been i'll. is
much improved.
Bert Warren of Vassalboro, has
been visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Warren.
There will be rehearsal Of the
4-act comedy drama, 1.-THE Country
Doctor" at the Grange hall, Friday
evening.
Victor Grange will hold an all-day
meeting next Saturday.
There will be a Valentine social and
masquerade dance at the Grange hall
Saturday evening, February 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

Flora I, Thomas

Funeral services will be held at 2
o'clock Thursday in Morrill, for Mrs.
Flora I. Thomas, whose death !oc-
Cured Monday night at the age of 79
years. She made her home with her
son, Bert Thomas and is survived by
another son. Hosea, also living in
Morrill,. She was a native of Waldo
boro and the widow of John Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

The Ladies' Baptist Social Union
held its February meeting on We'd
nesday afternoon in the lower vestry
of the church with good number
present. Several new committees
were appointed for special work and
refreshments were served before the
open fire which added to the cheer of
the aftrnoon. Mrs. S. E. Whitcomb
and Mrs. Frank Sedgley serving and
Mrs. E. NJ. Foster and Mrs. E. NJ.
Jepson pouring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
NEWS BRIEFS

New York, Feb. 3.-(AP)-Nego-
tiations were approaching compile
ton tonight for the acquisition OF
the California Packing Company by
the Postum Cereal Company. which
will result in a combination OF food
companies with total assets Of more
than $3.50, 100000. New financing in
connection with the deal probably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

The inter patrol contest of Troop
5, Boy Scouts of America, meeting
IN the Methodist church, is becoming
very close with the Owl patrol lead
ing the Stag patrol by 1h points,
while little push on the part of the
Eagle patrol would bring 1t into the
contest. Alvin Vose has qualified as
a tenderfoot scout. Semaphore sig
mailing was given first place in the
instruction period,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Local Chess Club
To Start Tourney

The Waterville Chess club which
was reorganized some time ago and
which now numbers 10 chess enthu-
siasts will start a tournament next
Tuesday evening at its regular meet
ing at the Elks' ubilding. The tourn-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

An enjoyable open night program
has been arranged by the Business
and Professional Womens club for
this evening, the hostesses being Miss
ANGELA Kalloch and Lou Clarke.
Members and friends are urged to be
present and to enjoy the clubs hos
pitality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

=. walter P. ouarrington. pastor
Of the First Baptist ,, ehureh fr or n''n n
W,Tatsrville for few days. has return
"A "A his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

Rev. E. A. Pollard Jones was the
speaker at the Y. M. G. A. shop meet
ing Wednesday noon. His subject,
'Life's Loans" was thought provoca-
tive and appreciated by the eighty
men present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

The road between this city and
Augusta can easily be negotiated by
automobile and yesterday q number
of cars went to the capital from
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

SSiSoTdtS 6Otu veoooiU9 anniversary
NORTH-A very enjoyable eve
ming was passed at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Williams. Tuesday,
January 26, when their neighbors and
friends gathered to help them cele-
brate their 25th wedding anniversary.
In few well chosen words Miss Vera
Archer presented the couple with half
dozen silver knives and forks, a
dozen teaspoons, silver berry spoon,
a pair of silver candle sticks, nut
set and some money. She also read
two letters, one from Fred Jewett of
Norridgewock, who was unable to be
present and one from the Saco VAL
ley Gaming Co.. each sending a gift
Of money. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liams responded in very pleasing
and graceful manner. Delicious re-
freshments were served. Mr.. Will
liams is manager of the local Saco
Valley Canning Factory. The guests
departed at a late hour declaring they
had had a delightful time and wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Williams many
more years Of happy married life.
Bert Lewis returned last Wednes-
day from the Somerset hospital.
where he has been for medical treat
ment.
M. L. Chase Of Hinckley, was in
town. Monday. buying hay.
J. M. Clifford was a business caller
in Waterville, Thursday.
Humphrey Hodges, who was oper-
ated upon for appendicitis at Elm
City hospital last Tuesday. is gaining.
Forrest Farley Of Larone. was in
this place on business, Thursday.
Mrs. Walter Sabin was ,perated
upon for appendicitis at Elm City
hospital Wednesday.
E. E. Edgerly was in Waterville,
Saturday. on business.
Carl Stevens, who is working in
Lewiston, visited his family here
over the week. end.
CENTER-At the regular all-day
meeting of Victor Grange, February
6, there will be a stereopticon lecture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

Joseph Dennis Of Winslow signi-
fed his intention last evening OF
participating in the fiddling contest
at the City Opera House tomorrow
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

The Kennebec association of Past
Noble Grands will meet at Odd Fell
Supper is to be served at $50 o'clock.
lows. hall, Oakland, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
To Fool Teacher

TO FooI T6acheT
why do you want limburger
cheese packed in your lunch? 2" asked
the grocer.
because. SIR" answered his truth
full little customer. Il want the teacher
to send me home."'-Progressive
Grocer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

49,. marriage intentions Of Joseph
Ihe Front street, and Rosanna
Bre.uA Robinson street, Fairfield. have
Calo. s,sa at the office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
will be arranged by Blair and Conn
pany. who have been bankers for the
California Packing Company.

California Packing Company.
Lisbon, Feb. .3.--(AP)-Threaten.
ed with investment and lombard.
ment, the .revolutionaries surrendef-
ed Internationally at 8 o'clock to-
day. The above dispatch IL the drst
'intimation that there has been q
new uprising In Portugal. II obvi-
ously refers to some previous mes
sage, which has apparently been
held UP by the Portuguese censor
ship. e
New York. Feb. 3.-(AP)-The
New York cotton exchange firm Of
Harris. Irby and Vose announced to-
day the acquisition of the business
of e. B. Norman. Company, mem
bers of the New York and New Or.
leans cotton exchanges and associ-
ate members Of the Liverpool and
Texas Cotton Association. The TAX.
ing over of the good will and con-
tracts Of the latter firm became eff.
fective at the close OF business to.
day.
London, Feb. 3.-(AP)-Ynforma-
ton concerning things of the outer
world is VIGOROUSLY late in reaching
the law courts. Justice Eve Of the
Chancery division high court has
just discovered the existence Of the
saxophone. During case the JUS
tice asked counsel what Ia a saxo-
phone" II am told" counsel re-
piled. "it is an instrument resem-
bling cornet and is used in what
I understand are called jazz bands"
The hearing Of the case then contin-
ued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

Theatre: The Trumbull
siiss, nresent the drama, "The Old
Player. with Miss Isabel Gould
!. tbe leading role.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

~, opera House: Jimmie Evans
Guy HE musical revue with q
and r nSange Of program. Feature
new "Flaming Waters" with
alciu.,Er, McGregor, Pauline Garon
Ss Mary Carr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

branches OF education not carried in
the regular courses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
ruEArER ATTRACTIONS

Theatre: Raymond Griffith
HalhsIo latest Paramount comedy.
ID his Up." Conrad Nagel and
'Hsnas Roardman In Memory
Bleapo' pathe comedy. Laughing
Lane. Latest News reel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

CENTER-At the regular all-day
meeting of Victor Grange, February
6, there will be a stereopticon lecture
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21
WILLYS-KNICHT
'7O' VERSATILE
ON ALL ROADS

TOLEDO, March 2O.--After all of
the skilled engineers have passed
upon a new model automobile and
the new car has been put through
all known tests for performance at
the factory, the only true verdict of
that cars popularity is the comment
and enthusiasm with which it's per-
Torrance is received by the new
owners.
From every section of the country
are letters complimenting the WHY'S
Overland engineers on the outstand-
ing performer in it's class. Such in
slant popularity, officials aver, must
be based on certain mechanical adj
vantages for the new WHY'S Knight
Six 40" that are unique in this car.
Among the first of advantages
pointed out by these owners letters
is the reliability of the new "Sev-
enty." 81 have never driven a six
cylinder that possesses such fine
balance and road poise,' writes one
enthusiastic owner who has given his
car many severe tests, while another
simply says, cit out-performs any
other six-cylinder automobile / have
ever driven"
Cove Mountain, Md, was the scene
of the official tests of the new 'Sev-
enty." 1t was here that, under the
closest of observation the new car
was tested under similar loads and
tests with 20 of some of the most
prominent Of American made automo-
hiles and some half dozen foreign
cars. The results of these engineer
ing tests indicated that the new Will
lys-Overland product developed the
surprising torque of 118 foot pounds,
the highest torque of any of the
American-made cars tested This ex-
ceptional performance was equalled by
only one car, and that another sleeve
valve engine of foreign make. Under
test the new WHY'S Knight Six 40"
developed 1858 foot pounds per cubic
inch of displacement while the next
highest was but 1852. With the COM
preston ratio of the sleeve-valve en-
CINE greatly exceeding that of the
poppet type, this feature in combi
nation with the unusually high torque
is responsible, according to engi-
neers, for the remarkable flexibility
of the new engine and its ability
to climb steep hills without seeming
effort The compression ratio of the
new car is 1874 and, with the I'M
equalled cooling arrangement about
the cylinder, makes possible engine
operation under load or at excessive
speed with no defamation.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21
HOW LONG WOULD
A Line OF 1900
AUTOMOBILES BE-?

"Try to visualize an unbroken line
of 1900 motor cars driven on the road
35 feet apart-how far would the
line extend?" This question was ask
ed by VIM. Alberts of the Stafford
Alberts Automobile Co., local Dodge
Brothers dealer as he looked up from
a paper on which he had been fig
uring.
Dodge Brothers, Inc. are now
building 1900 vehicles a day. Each
car measures, let us say, Is feet from
bumper to bumper. If we should
allow 35 feet as a safe driving dis
lance between cars on the road, this
would make an unbroken line of
cars $4,000 feet long.
81 have not been able to find
road map which gives the mileage
across Canada and through Buffalo
down to New York city but I have
just checked the distance from rail
road time table.
eff the distance by road from De-
troit across Canada to Buffalo and
down the Lackawanna trail to New
distance by rail I figure that if their
enllre pFouuctlon at their present
1900 car per day rate were spaced
out 35 feet apart few hours less
than As days would be required to
make a line which would reach from
the factory in Detroit to Central
park.
$50 great has been the demand for
the cars with their important new
improvements and at the astonish-
ingly reduced prices that it is I'M
derstood that the rate of production
is to he still further increased in
order that there. nJAl- be sufficient
cars to supply the increased needs
of dealers during the coming spring
months
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21

'Lorgnette" earphones, to enable
deaf patrons to follow the play have
been installed by the Court theater
of London. Microphones connecting
with the individual earphones are in
stalled in the footlights and expert
ments have shown that this arrange
ment amplifies spoken words and
musical numbers sufficiently to en-
able many deaf persons to hear per-
fectIy.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21

Because reviewers insisted on re-
vealing the plot, Bayard Veillard's
play, '"rhe Thirteenth Chair" did
not have it's expected long run in
Berlin and had to be moved to Vienna
after six weeks.
The critics were so enthusiastic
about the play that they thought
they must arouse interest by giving
away the mystery which Veillard re-
served for the closing minutes. Ger
man theater goers, it was evident
are not interested in a play if the
whole plot is disclosed before hand.
Critics believe that the movies have
so spoiled audiences of the legiti-
mate stage that they expect and de-
mand the same thrills. Vienna
critics. before the arrival of the
play there, were expressly requested
not to reveal the plot.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21

is surpassed in size by a new barrel
in the wine cellar of Matthews Muel-
Ter at Eltville- on -the-Rhine. 1t holds
283,800 quarts of Rhine wine.
If each drank a regular size three
quarter litre bottle a day, it would
take Is men 60 years to drain the
huge container. It is 40 feet long,
23 feet wide and 9.S4 feet in height.
The Heidelberg barrel has been
dry for many years but in the days
of it's usefulness it held 27O,200
quarts of champagne.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21
1Rr nisnatch A. p. wira1

BERLIN, March 2O.-Telephone sub
scribers throughout Germany soon
will be able to get into prompt COM
munication with friends travelling on
any one of SO express trains crisis
crossing Germany.
The wireless telephone equipment
installed three months ago on the
Berlin Hamburg line while not prof
table, nevertheless, has been so sue
cessful that the railway administra-
ton and the ministry of posts and
telegraphs has decided to extend the
service to nearly all points of the
trains.
Shakespeare continued his reign as
the most popular foreign dramatist
in the German theater in the season
now drawing to it's close. Although
modern American and English pro-
auctions have appeared in ever in
creasing numbers, there was no dra-
matist able to challenge the Bard
of Avon's hold on the favors of the
German public.
This season there have been more
than 1000 productions of 81 Shake
spearian dramatics by about 200 sep
arate companies. Twelfth Night
headed the list, having been given 231
times by "a companies.
Tho HaidaIharor wine barrel once
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21

Several English churches have
taken steps to meet the competition
of cinema houses, which have made
plans to capture Sunday" for the
picture performances in various parts
of the country.
The Rev. J. R. Bently, Baptist pas
tor at Middlesbrough, had anticipated
plans of the film house managers
and for a period has decided to re-
place sermons by plays. The first
piece produced was Maeterlinck's
MARY Magdalene' which was voted
a success. There" said the Rev.
Mr.. Bently, sis drama more power
full than many sermons and as put
on in Middlesbrough will give the
motion picture proprietors something
to thing about
other well known plays will be
given each Sunday evening.
Perfumes to match frocks and
colors are the latest novelty offered
to women in London by fashionable
and perfume show there was a dis
play designed to show that colors
and perfumes are affinities. 1t was
shown that simple frockS demand
blending of their elusive "color per-
fume" different from that for more
elaborate frocks. Perfume to be
used at night should be different
from that used in the day time.
Dressmakers contend that women
need about 20 kinds of perfume and
, a book of instructions to carry out
this latest fad.
Dark red, blue and sombre colors
have been found to call for heavy
flower scents such as violet or jas
mine. Green and certain shades of
bronze are emphasized by elusive
oriental perfumes, while white, or
child and pale colored dresses must
be accompanied by tn most eXhilir-
ating combinations, for the effect is
supposed to be like that of a cock
tail.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21
European NelUs Letter

(By Dispatch A. p. wire)
PARIS, March 20. Dress making
houses candidly admit that without
foreign custom they would have to
close. Some regret the disappearance
of French clients because, they say,
French women, knowing the prices
Of things never attempt to bargain
like foreigners do.
one of the leading firms cites the
example of an American woman who
had so much money to spend that
she brought a thousand francs worth
of orchids to the shop with her be-
cause she wanted a dress of shades
to match the. flowers Yet this wom-
an calmly proposed that she pay for
the dress only half the price marked.
The Lenten Jeremiads of Monsig-
nor Diem, apostolic in prothonotary
of Paris, who is decrying the license
of modern youth, are a feature of
the pre- Easter season and are draw
ing large crowds to the church of
ten discourses as the celebrated
Notre Dame. Tne subject is 'DeIore
marriage: Lectures for women and
children of society"
Can anyone see one of the fash
ionable beaches of the day without a
laugh--or tear?" Monsignor Diem
is asking his fashionable audiences.
"The daughters are as much made up
as the mothers, and as little clothed.
What has become of the taste, re-
finement, delicacy and good breeding
of the French woman?
cat 10 girls already have become
hard. At 10 boys already are pouring
their pernicious condolences into, the
ears of their sisters or young girl
friends. Conscience is soon killed and
mother let these things go on. They
seem tired of responsibility. They
have. lost consciousness of their duty
"The evil could be repaired and the
country saved if mothers would full
fill their roles as guardians of chill
dren In this hard modern age,
mothers must preserve the love of
a united family in the hearts of their
sons and daughters"
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21

The latest fashion freak in Lon
don is handkerchiefs for pet dogs.
In the window of a dog outfitter's
shop in a fashionable shopping dis
trict this sign appears: "Handker-
chiefs for Fido, six pence each.''
In the same window are displayed
chic dog Jackets for spring wear, and
there are mackintoshes and paw COW
erings, or rubhers, for rainy day
wear.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21

The Heidelberg wine barrel, once
the largest of it's kind in the world,
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-21

Frequent accounts which reach
England of the prevalence of crime
in American cities have led students
of the richest and rarest storehouse
of crime literature in the world, the
"Black Library" of the famous old
Bailey court in London, to suggest
that the speedy, severe punishment
served to English criminals during
the .crime waves" of the 18th and
18th centuries might serve to reduce
the lawlessness of American cities.
England then had armed despera-
does as numerous as gunner in Chi
cago, but no holdups on the kings
highway were punished by death. The
Black Library contains an account
of how at one sitting of court nine
robbers were sentenced to DEATH Al
man, tried for stealing, zone basket
and one cloth, value two pence, ana
three keys" met summary justice. Two
words record the disposition of the
case guilty; DEATH" In 1880 a man
was sentenced to death for stealing a
pair of shoe buckles.
The "Black Library" never stops
growing. Fresh chapters are being
constantly added. Records Of trials
are kept at Old Bailey, while imp1e-
ments of crime, guns, daggers and
Internal machines, are kept in the
''hlack museum of Scotland yard.