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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
First "Cross-Words"

The development of the acrostic
into the cross word, or at least the
development of the crossword prin-
ciple beyond the initial letters of
each line. seems to have been the
work of Nenantius Honorius Glenn
enhances t'ortunatus, a Christian
poet. who was born in north Italy
about 535 A. d. He compiled verses
in which both the first and last let
ters of each verse When read verti-
cally added two verses to the poem.
He also made verses in which the
letters within the lines make sense
if taken in cruciform pattern.
This. of course. called for a spacing
of the letters to enable them to be
read horizontally and vertically-an
essential feature of the crossword.
These poems we're lost for many
years and We're first published in
1903 by christopher Brewer, who
had discovered them in manu-
script at st. Gall, Switzerland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
Augusta Boy Wins
Charleston Contest
At Gardiner Thursday

The handsome silver loving cup
offered by the Johnson Opera House
in Gardiner for the best Charleston
dancer in this vicinity was awarded
to Robbie Davis of Augusta in the
finals last evening. The winners of
the recent contest in Augusta were
entered and among them was Alfred
Dostie of Augusta, who won the
award in this city.
Robbie has entered In several of
the recent contests and always
managed to finish up near the top.
his victory at Gardiner last night
over the numerous contestants en-
tered rewarding him we'll for his ef-
forts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
More Liuht. Better Morals

One reason Tor public immortality
and heavy court dockets these
days is lack of adequate light in
restaurants and dance halls. Judge
Harry Z. Lewis of the New York
Supreme Court, in a recent inter-
view. said that dim lights are cum
ninely made part of a scheme to
make patrons of some restaurants
and all-night clubs forget all sense
of responsibility and decency. Light
these places properly and l venture
the opinion that men will not go
there with other mems wives and
that young girls will not go there
for fear of being seen. More air
more light and more room will bring
about more morality"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
RICHMOND
Funeral of Mrs. Sara Wheeler

The funeral services for the late
Mrs. Sara Wheeler We're held We'd
nesday afternoon at Auburn. Mrs
Wheeler was - years old. She
passed away at the home of her son
after a short illness, at Litchheld
where she went to visit three years
ago.
She had lived in Richmond three
years with her son. Fred Wheeler
She is survived by two sons. Fred, OF
Richmond; and Roscoe Wheeler. OF
Litchfield Interment was made in
the family lot at Leeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
|unty Real Estate Est
E..rsfers on File

allowing deeds conveying
o. az, 70 were received and re-
ss, az Thursday at the Kenne-
pr nj registry Of deeds:
eoa.."o-Wesley w. Albee toeEl-
NJ Campbell, land on the shore
lMa' Arthur G. Brown TO John
sp' ". land on the Neck road.
IIl.....,ille--Lewis J, RosenthaI to
O'Neil, land on Roosevelt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Returns have been filed at the Of
flee of the city clerk of the marriage
on June II of Cecil Nelson of Clin-
ton and Silvia Conant of Freedom.
The ceremony was performed by
Lawrence B. Greenwood of the
Omen Door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
Tin Shower Given
Local Girl Wednesday

A pleasant occasion on Wednes-
day evening was that Of tin shower
given at the home of Miss Antoinette
Thibodeau. Mt. Vernon avenue, in
honor of the approaching marriage
of Miss Blanche Bechard. About 30
guests were present and the evening
was passed socially and with games
and music. Miss Bechard was the
recipient of many useful gifts of TIN
articles. Delicious refreshments of
punch, sandwiches, cake and coffee
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
What's a Home Nowadays?

I'VE want to buy a bungalow"
Yes, sir. I'll take you and the
lady out to see one"
ooh, anything you happen to have
on hand will do"
But sir"
1T isn't as if we were buying .
car, You know"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Intentions of marriage have been
filed at the office of the city clerk by
Charles Crockett, Jr., of Clinton and
Doris Hallowell of this city: also by
George Lemar and Ethel Hunt, both
OF AUGUSTA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
WEST GARDINER

POND ROAD--Joseph w. Mad
docks, a graduate of North Eastern
University. Boston, is the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Allston
Maddocks.
Mrs. Roscoe Bosworth is the guest
of her sister. Mrs. Frank Berry.
Mr. and Mrs. George Verrill, Mr..
and Mrs. Saunders Patterson and
son Junior OF Augusta, were Tuesday
callers of Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh Pierce.
Mrs. Sarah Brann of Auburn is
visiting her brother E. l.. Norton and
family.
MI and Mrs. Benton Boothby and
family, also Miss Audrey Johnson
of HalloWell and Miss Annie Weeks
of Waterville were Sunday callers at
the home of L. l.. Norton.
Carl Crane returned TO Bangor,
Wednesday, after passing several
days with his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Alderman
passed Sunday at Belgrade Lakes.
Harry Howard is rapidly recover
ing from his recent operation and is
expected home from the Hospital,
Thursday morning.
A large delegation from this sec
ton attended the lawn party held at
the church at LitChfield Plains,
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

movement by becoming members OF
the State of Maine Associates.
1t was voted to hold the meeting
next week on Tuesday noon when
final arrangements for the field day
will be made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Higher Education Fast Increasing
Registration in 913 colleges. uni
versities. and professional schools of
the United States increased nearly
six times as rapidly as population in
the "a years from 1890 to 1924. From
121, 942 in 1890 the number of stu
dents in these institutions mounted
TO 664,266 in 1924. growth of AS per
cent, as shown by statistics compiled
by the Interior Department, Buraeu
of Education, published in Bulletin.
1925, No. IS. During the same period
enrolment in secondary schools in
creased 951 per cent. about IL times
as rapidly as general population,
which increased IS per cent during
this time.
Core spending increase appears in
teaching personnel. The number of
professors and teachers in colleges.
universities, and professional schools
of the country. exclusive of instruct
ors engaged in preparatory depart
ment5, jumped during this time from
10.162 to 81 907.
The largest collegiate enrolment
in any one State during the year
1923-2i was in New York, where
60,623 men and 2S.370 women, a stu
dent army Of SS.993, were attending
colleges, universities. and profession
al schools. Illinois stands next with
total of 60.462 then Pennsylvania,
Ohio, massachusetts,, and California.
Five other st-tes had each cole
siate enrollment of 10000 during the
year. and 10 other states and the
District of Columbia had more than
10000 students each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Register of Probate Ralph Leigh
ton has been in attendance at the
Bowdoin Commencement exercises
for the past three days, this being
the 30th anniversary of hts class OF
1SQ6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

:. Estes of Boston, was call
;arless ,a tive in the city. Wednes-
1 % 'I lie way to Palermo. where
Il % a u. the summer vacation
si p narents Mr.. and Mrs. Dean
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

r,,u has arrived at the home
p0ul iseS Mr.. and Mrs. e. D..
| bs ipssrthern Avenue. after cons
h NV sa school year at st. Joseph
|tas lue Berthiervllle, Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

John Clair Minot. literary editor
of the Boston Herald, was a visitor
Thursday in this city coming here
to attend Nhe alumni banquet at
Cony High school, after having
been in attendance at the 30th an
niversary Of his class at Bowdoin
college
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll McGrath
have returned from Lewiston where
they attended the Commencement
exercises at Bates College. Mr.. Nc
Grath's sister, Miss Beatrice Nc
Grath of Augusta was a member OF
the graduating class and recently re-
ceived the honor of election to the
Phi Beta Kappa honorary society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Samantha. what's the tune the or
chestrys playin' now" asked the old
farmer. who was attending concert
for the first time in his life.
Samantha looked long and earnest
ly at her programme.
Its by a fellow called Chopin"
she replied.
"Well, maybe" was the reply.
but it sounds a deal more like saw
in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

N Davis and son of Ports
Us !; I, " who have been the
|sA \ her nephew, H. c. Miller
Etss o. ~ ~ IL Gilman street, have
U "A home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
Electric Glue Pots

A huge battery of electric glue
pots helps one of the best known
builders Of automobile bodies to
speed up production. In mid
western factory there are 5000 such
glue pots in service. This system
puts glue, always at a uniform heat,
close to every job in which it is
needed and is part of a general man
agement plan which has reduced
waste of both time and effort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
LOCAL NOTICE

a, North Augusta Grange
a. NJ. Friday evening. Music by
FL orchestra uno : gu ! |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Hasn't my fancee a delightful
baby voice."
II dunno, Algy. I heard her talk.
ing sass to her mother just now"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

Two men who had been old
schoolfellows met in a restaurant.
After exchanging greetings, one
Said:-
BY the way. old chap, when at
school you used to be rather fond
of music. Do you play any instru-
ment now?'' A
:. Yes" was the reply: second i'd
die at home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25

:, charles J. Cole of Read
lannes business visitor Thurs
vas sss Kennebec County Court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-25
LOCALS

aVw howard Cleveland and
n W I,an and Stuart of Airing
INssr 1e' ore guests of Mrs. Ar
|, Mass, on Riverside Drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01
MOVING OF SNOW
VICE HOUSE MOVING

Al. Hall has been a pretty popular
man in most sections of the city dur
ing the present winter The especial
business of Albert e. Hall is the NOV
ing and wrecking of houses. 1t is a
field where there Is not much compe-
tition. But In addition to this he is
the street commissioner OF Augusta
and the street commissioner has been
a mighty busy man In the Capital City
this winter. especially during the
month Of February.
Shows have not only been almost
continuous, but there has been heavy
fall. Sidewalks must be cleaned and
the streets kept open. With the new
plows and the tractors provided by the
city, Commissioner Hall has done a
Job that has been the envy OF many
other cities IN the state. 1t has been
because Of the work he has performed
so well that many automobilists have
been able to run their cars all winter.
During the recent SHOWS some Of the
less frequented streets didn't get
cleared out as quickly. perhaps. as
some Of the residents might have
wished, but the amount of the. alleged
downy substance was unusual and 1t
was some task to get any of the
streets cleared. But 1t was done and
traffic has never been blocked this win
ter on the business streets of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01
DEPENDABLE BUSINESS FIRMS
ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE

and old newspapers and many other
things. Bailey will move them. OF
course, with the going that has pre-
vailed during the 'spast few days he
may not be able to use that handsome
new truck he secured last summer.
but the articles desired will be moved
lust the same with a pair of horses.
Or, If the weight be heavy. a couple
OF pair will be provided. 1t really
makes very little difference to Bailey,
for If he undertakes job, that job
will be done.
This doing.a-job when It should be
done Is what has made H w. Bailey
so successful in Augusta for more
than score Of years. Transfer of
baggage, moving Of furniture, handling
big rolls Of paper-all are in a days
work with him. In addition to that,
he has supplied wood of all kinds for
fire purposes during the present win
ter. When the building season rolls
around he will also be furnishing sand
for he has some Of the best gravel
pits in this section of Kennebec coun-
ty Bailey manages pretty well to keep
busy the whole IL months in the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01
Letter from Mrs. Anthony Wayne
Cook, President General to Mrs.
Blaine s. Viies, State Regent.


Blaine s. viies, State Regent.
"In formulating the plans for the
Thirty-fifth Continental Congress to
be held during the week Of April 18th,
it seems expedient at this time to
MAKE certain announcements and In
form you of definite arrangements In
which 1t Is necessary to have your
cooperation.
For the greater accommodation OF
our Congress, the National Board has
unanimously decided to again hold
the sessions In the Washington Au-
ditorium. According to an arrange
ments made last year, contingent up
on our desire to use the Auditorium
this year, the President General has
been able to secure the Auditorium
for the week of the Congress at the
same rate ($1,50o), which is $1,000
less than the customary rental price.
AS the amplifler facilities have been
greatly improved the acoustics
will be more satisfactory than last
year, as will also the general ar
rangements for our comfort.
THE presence of the attractive
young women who serve In the capa-
city Of Pages not only contributes an
element of charm but results in our
interesting those who may some day
come to leadership in our organiza-
ton. The friendly contacts and the
different points Of views exchanged
between these young women often
bring about lifelong friendships
which are productive of good will apd
sympathetic understanding between
widely variant communities.
"Since so many of the delegates
and visiting Daughters are In Wash"
ington several days before the OPEN
ing of Congress, this year the follow
ing arrangements are made with the
view to their greater pleasure and
interest.
A. On Saturday evening. April II,
at Memorial Continental Hall,
through the courtesy of the secre-
tary Of the Navy, Honorable Curtis
D. Wilbur, there will be a special
binary interest requiring about two
hours, namely: lover the Bounding
MAN," "China Across the Bay"
"Wings of the Fleet" "On Many
Shores" "Our Navy in Action"
"For this occasion the United
States Navy Band will furnish the
music.
B. On Sunday afternoon, April
18th, at o'clock at Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery special commemora-
tive services will be held at the tomb
of the Unknown Soldier at which
time a wreath will be placed in the
name Of the National Society.
There are to be elected at the
Congress this year, the President
General, seven Vice President Cen
erals, Chaplin General. Recording
Secretary General, Treasurer General,
Historian General. Reporter General
to the Smithsonian Institution. LIB
rarian General, Curator General,
each to serve for a term OF three
years, and one Honary Vice Presi-
dent General.
According to the custom the re-
ports of State Regents will be made
in alphabetical order. each State Re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01

Hillsdale College. Michigan, DIR. Wood
completed his theological course in
1887.
Following three successful pastor
ates in Michigan and New York, DR..
Wood first came to Maine in 1909 as
pastor of the Free Baptist church at
Saco. With the addition of more than
200 members and additional equipment
to the value of $4,000, this church I'M
der his leadership was made one of
the most efficiently organized in the
State.
His brief pastorate in Augusta dur
ing the troublesome war times was
one OF the most successful this city
has ever known, and he proved HIM
self wonderful worker in every de-
partment of the church.
For the last SIX years DIR. Wood has
repeated his success at HaverhiH,.
Mass, as pastor of the Winter Street
Baptist church. His work there among
the young people and in his mems or
CARNATIONS has been an outstanding
feature. He is president of the Haver-
hill Federation of Churches.
A lover of men, DR.. Woods magnetic
personality has invariably drawn a
large number of active workers to
every church where he has been pas
tor, and as a recognized authority on
church school work he has also al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01

dangerous-how many see through it
and come out of college with love
to study and a desire to serve the
world?
1T have said anything so far. 1t
Is that college is but an incident in
education, Helpful. admirable, not es-
sential; but exceedingly useful. It
merely supplies better set of tools
toward going along and educating
ones self If one cares to do so. The
sole end and purpose of education is
to get an understanding, no matter
how you get 1t. y
college either gave you a capacity
to fool the world or she gave you an
understanding or helped to give you
an understanding so that you desire
+ to go right along learning and thing
ing more and more widely. seeing ul-
timately life: able to think in terms
outside this earth. God in all, one un-
ceasing purpose through everything.
we compel children to attend
school between the ages of IA and IS
in some states and we want a law of
congress to compel them. We are
thrying to make college professors
out Of our God given divinely born
workers In wood, metals and fabrics.
DSAhO "a hIlCiIl tIc uTGdn1GTS OIL
dreams by desolate streams, some
see how the carburetor works and
now the radio sings by pure instinct.
Il have. sort of come to think that
If we want children to get all they
should at college or elsewhere in life.
we must begin to teach them aspira-
ton at the mothers knee. We ought
at least attempt to teach them to
like the wild celery of life, that in
enable flavor of culture and gentle
ness. Compulsory schooling of un-
willing youth will not do 1t. We may
do our best to make a professional
man out of boy who ought to be an
electrical engineer or a radio expert.
have a notion that under the law,
children designed by nature to be
Edisons and Marconis, should be
placed in industries under the d..
rection Of the schools, on engineer
ing Jobs, in factories, there to apply
their God-given talents.
How many college men and wo-
men who enter matrimony or BUSH
ness or some other work other than
the so-called learned professions
throw their books into the corner and
never reopen them?
The message Is keep on studying
and dreaming and thinking and de-
string to know. The message is work
the master word. The result is In
production that shall cheer and in
vigorate the world.
college men have had at least op-
portunity for getting understanding
| withal. Not education-that is never
attained-only understanding. Erect
proud. faithful. earnest and gracious
seeking the society and the welfare
CT men and books, to the end that the
soul of man, your soul, your spirit
with which you were so richly en-
lowed, may return to It's maker and
chief custodian, wiser and better
than when you received it from the
vast womb and receptacle of time"
Enthusiastic applause followed Mr.
Staples address and the meeting was
adjourned after the singing of "Auld
Lang Syne" by the assembly.
The club program which so sue
cessfully arranged the evenings pro-
gram, consisted of Mrs. Fred r. Lord
chairman; Mrs. Erskine P. Moves
, and Miss Theresa C. Stuart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01
Rig Attendance
Sunday Afternoon
ayv Rows Meeting

. great deal Of interest was SHOWN
:. sunday by the IT'S boys who at
..,aed the regular boys meeting at
~. Augusta Y. N. C. A, in the
..ven reel picture Thea Jackknife
Nan" which was presented. This
go, a very interesting moving pic
.,,,e and one which carried with it a
,...on OF value. Raymond Grant,
sovr work secretary, was in charge
~ ~ tbe meeting and Jack Mahan led
the singing. 81,
..ntest between the Red" and
Spi,,e" armies for the best atten-
asnca at these Sunday afternoon
sstherings and the Reds" increased
tseir lead to such an extent that the
fatal after this meeting was Reds
Sa1. Blues 1870. The attendance of a
member Of either side at one of these
meetings is figured as a mile in a
800 mile race" and the rivalry be-
tween the two sides is keen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01
MANY JOBS FOR
SHOE REPAIRER

George Pare. Jr.. Is a veteran. That
In the way he describes his establish
ment at SO state street, for the words
he uses are Veteran Shoe Repairing
Co."
Shoe repairing Of any kind calls for
skill. That 10 what Mr.. Pare has
shown and he has been particularly
busy this winter, for all rubbers. over
shoes and "ieather tops" have been
the rule. It is because so much rub
Der has been worn that he has been
busy The sewing on Of leather tops,
the repairing Of rubber boots and the
reinforcing Of rubbers have formed
big part Of the work done and many a
youngster has avoided wet feet be-
cause Of the good patching that Pare
has been able to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01
WCSH, Portland, 256
MONDAY MARCH 1

MONDAY MARCH 1
1857 P. M. Washington time signals
1900 NJ. Weather report; early stock
market.
1870 P. N. Noontime Lenten service,
First Baptist church, Portland,
Me-, Rev. William S. Jacobs, min
lister; music; address, Rev. Henry
Clark, pastor First Baptist church,
South Portland.
LOO P. NJ. Fifty farm flashes. Live
; stock"
els P. NJ. Weather report.
Gao P. NJ. Stock market; grain mar
ket.
60 P. NJ. Children's period.
7is.S.30 P. MA recital of American
Indian music by Nine. Heloise
Painchaud- Renouf, Mile. Myrabelle
Painchaud Renouf, and James
Sunrise Call" (Trower), Nine.
Renouf; trio. by the Waters of
Minnetonka" (Lieurmce).: tive
songs from the Opera, "Shanewis"
(Cadman), a. "OJibway Canoe
Song" Mile Renouf: b. robin
reading, Wolverine" James Laid
law; Sioux Maiden's Dream"
(Lieurance); piano solo, An
American 1ndiap. Rhapsody"
(0tem), Mile. Renouf: trio "Pey-
ote Drinking Song" (Grunn).
SBe.s.l5 P. NJ. Selections from Strand
Theatre. Arthur F. Kendall. d.
rector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01
OPERATES ON A
12-MONTH SCHEDULE

General trucking IL phrase that
means a great deal. It means a whole
lot, too, when connected with the name
Of II. w. Bailey of Augusta. Mr.. Bal
ley does general trucking. In other
words, he plans to be Of service in the
moving of about anything that any
one wants moved.
Ashes have doubtless been connect
ing in many csllars. So have tin cans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-01

Miss Margaret Burns Of Sanford,
who during her mid-winter vacation
from high school has been enjoying
Chizzle- Wizzle Fair and other Cony
high activities, as guest of her I'M
Gle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. r. f.
Beane of Weston street, returned
to her home Saturday.