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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-07-19
Prohibition strd1O votes are
interesting, bat they meUer
break the cGmePs back.
~ G. H. D.
READ THIS QUICKLY

Tun from house to yOndeF mill,
Tsut am forever standing still;
Runninx ever, both night and day.
Vet never moving q foot away.
Pedestrians oft take hold Of me
And frOIIceOme lads jump over me.
summer suns never tire me,
Nor do winters frOHts Ire me.
All times and seasons ] am the same,
And FENCE spells my name:
A'-- II. SMITH.
Will Fiddle plays the base
drum in a band in a small
Colorado town!
1T MUST HAVE BEEN HOT
She slipped on a banana peeling
And flat doWn she fell;
1t least one 10Ord she uttered
I do not propose to tel.
HAMBONE HAL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-07-19

You can laugh and gro1O
fat If you aOGnt to, but a0ken
you haze to go on a diet to
get rid of the fat 1t sOon't
be a laughing matter.
JUMBO JAKE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Whist Party for
Charity Enjoyed
By Local Ladies

The whist party under the auspices
of the East Side Association held
| Tuesday afternoon IN the council
rooms at Augusta City hall was one
of the largest attended, most enjoyable
and successful ever sponsored by the
charitable organization. Sixty tables
were sold and there was attendance of
some 200 women who participated in
the afternoon program. The money re-
ceived from the social party will ma
terially aid in the associations pro-
gram for the poor and needy OF the
East Side and vicinity.
Besides the big party at City hall,
several friends OF the association en-
tertained small groups at their homes,
the proceeds being turned in to the
general charity fund
The committee in charge of the par
ty consisted of Mrs. Edgar A. Hussey,
president Of the association; Mrs H.
Leslie haskell, first vice president;
Mrs. Harry Patten, second vice presi-
dent; Miss Alice Reynolds, secretary
and treasurer: Mrs. Stillman Sylvester,
chairman of the investigator gcommit-
tee; Mrs. H. +. Beecfsr, chairman of
the serving committee, and Mrs. o. w.
Turner, chairman of the finance COM
mittee.
The tables were prettily decorated
with flowers. and refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served late in the
afternoon. Much of the success and
enjoyment of the party was due to the
efficient and tireless effort of Mrs L.
G. Haskell, chairman of the refresh
ment committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
The Prices of Coal
Throughout Country

New York Feb. 3-The anthracite
coal strike thus far has resulted in
little actual fuel shortage, and only the
eastern part of the country, specifi-
cally the Atlantic seaboard north of
the Potomac, is seriously affected,
according to a nationwide check-up
of fuel supply and prices by the Ma
tional Industrial Conference Board.
The following account of the avail
ability and of retail prices of sub
stitutes for anthracite summarizes
reports from every section of the
country to the Conference Board
Cost of Living department. The
prices are representative for each re-
spective section of the country, but
do not necessarily apply to any one
specific locality.
In the far western section of the
country. bituminous coal is the nat
ural fuel, and hence no effect of the
strike is evident there. Prices show
no noticeable advance over the nor
NAL seasonal increases. What little
anthracite is used comes from Colo
RADIO and New Mexico mines, which
produce a limited but apparently
sufficient supply for whatever de-
mand there is for it in that section.
In the middle western region, most
~ COKE, Dut also prepared sizes or
bituminous coal are being used as
substitutes for anthracite. Existing
reserves of the latter, however, were
not exhausted as early as in the East
December prices for coke ranged from
S12 to SIG ton. with $1S and SIS as
the most frequent quotations.
1t is in the East, where the gen.
eral preference on the householder's
part is for anthracite. that the ef-
fects of the strike are most keenly
felt. There appears to be. however,
no real shortage of fuel, the difficult
ties resulting from the lack of anthra-
cite being largely those of learning
how to use the substitutes, and, on
part of people with limited means, Of
meeting the higher prices. Coke, in
the northeastern section of the
country sold at a great variety of
prices, ranging from SO to SIS ton.
Most of the bituminous coal used
comes In prepared sizes of higher
grades and during December sold as
high as SIG ton. Some run of the
mine bituminous was sold as low as
Sc.
In the New England states, some
English. Welsh and Scotch coal is be-
ing sold at retail prices ranging from
SIS to $23 ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

A snappy poppy, up-and- coming in
terlocutor is Harry Leighton, a grad
uate of Cony High in 1921 and of
Bowdoin 1925, who will fill the impor-
tant chair in the center of the stage
when the 35th Annual Chizzle- Wizzle
Minstrel show is presented on We'd
nesday and Thursday, February 10
and II at City Hall. Harry, now a
member of the faculty of his alma
mater, has a we'll developed bump OF
humor and it is said that his motto
is not spare the rod and spoil the
child" but, Spare no friend when it
comes to a good joke"
Harry has met with the end-men
for. several private seances, but not a
word will they say as to the doings
at these conferences. From the vol
une Of sound both musical and other
wise that has issued from that closed
room however, it would seem that
there is a lot of suppressed energy
that is bound to come to the surface
when the show is presented. His six
colored charges are restraining them
selves until that time but something
has got to give" soon, and it will be
hard job for them to hold out I'M
til next Wednesday.
Mr.. Leighton is an able pianist and
is the official cartoonist at Cony High
school. where he keeps the pupils OF
all classes amused with his clever
work. In addition he is no mean
singer.
He promises that he will act as the
center. of a cyclone of mirth when the
Minstrel show. is presented and that
every minute of the program will pro-
duce full f1edged, six cylinder laugh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

In the year 1893, I was attacked
by Muscular and Sub-acute Rheu-
matism. suffered as only those who
are thus afflicted know. for over three
years. tried remedy after remedy.
but such relief as / obtained was only
temporary. Finally. I found treat
ment that cured me completely. and
such a pitiful condition has never re-
turned. I have given it to a number
who were terribly afflicted. even bed
ridden, some of them seventy to
eighty years old, and the results were
the same as in my own case.
want every sufferer from any
form of muscular and sub-acute
dwelling at the joints) rheumatism.
to try the great value Of my improved
"Home Treatment" for its remark
able healing power. Don't send a
cent simply mail your name and ad-
dress and I will send 1t free to try.
After you have used 1t and It has
proven itself to be that long looked
for means Of getting rid of such form
Of rheumatism, you may send the
price Of It, one dollar. but UNDER
stand, do not want your money I'M
less you are perfectly satisfied to send
It. Isn't that fair? Why suffer any
longer when relief Is thus offered you
free? Don't delay write today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Contested Libel of Mrs. Eliza
beth Robbins of Augusta,
Occupies Wednesday After
noon Session Superior Court
Sentences Pronounced Re-
naming Criminal Cases

The remaining cases on the criminal
docket for the January term of the
Kennebec county superior court were
cleaned up Wednesday and it is ex-
pected that court will adjourn finally
today. Four cases were disposed of
and in addition several uncontested di-
vorce cases were heard and a contested
one was begun.
The sentences were:
Leo Letourneau of Waterville plead
ed nolo to a charge of larceny of a
| wagon and was sentenced to serve
four months in jail.
George Bourisx of Worcester, Mass,
formerly of Waterville, convicted after
a Jury trial on a charge of transport
ing liquor without a federal permit.
was sentenced to pay a fine of $500
and costs of SIS and to serve three
months in Jail. but upon payment of
the fine and costs the case was placed
on file. A charge of illegal keeping
of intoxicating liquor, also against
Bourisk, was dismissed. Attorney Ray
mond Rogers of Watsrville appeared
for the respondent.
BENJAMIN E. Hinckley of Gardiner
pleaded guilty to a charge of driving
motor vehicle while under the intlu-
ence of Intoxicating liquor and was
sentenced to serve 80 days in jail and
to pay a fine of 500 and costs of SIS,
with 80 days more in default of pay
ment.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hubert of Augusta
pleaded nolo coutendre to charge or
| illegal possession of liquor and her
| case was continued until the April
| term. Judge Fisher warned the re-
! spondent that the officers would be
+ watching her and that any further vio-
/ lation of the law would have an effect
upon the sentence in this case. She
was represented by Attorney BurleiSh
| Martin of Augusta.
Contested Divorce
The contested divorce action OF
Elizabeth Robbins VS.. Wendall I
Robbins, both OF Augusta, was taker
up at the afternoon session of the
court. The libellant alleged cruel ant
abusive treatment and adultery
Robert A. Cony of Augusta appeared
for the libellant and Walter NJ. San.
born of Augusta for the libellee.
The libellant testifies that she was
married Feb. rs 1913, and three chill
dren have been born to the union
] She further testified that her husband
had struck her on numerous occas'
ions, had choked her, had threatened
her with bodily harm. had ill-treatet
the children. had threatened her will
an axe thcat twice during their mar
ried life her husband was affected
with a disease, her husband had ad
mitted to her that he had relation:
with an Augusta woman and she ha'
not lived with her husband as a wife
since May % 1925.
On cross examination by Attorne!
Sanborn the witness testified that he
husband showed some affection to
ward their children, but not. in TIL
opinion of the libellant. as much a.
father should. Her boys are no
dressed any better than othe rboys
Her husband was very careful to Sc
that the children went to Sunda.
school. Her husband was not pleas
ant around the house.
Continuing, the libellant testified
that when she was in the hospita
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
BIRD HOUSE MODELS
SHOWN At SESSION
OF BALL BIRD CLUB

Spring models in bird houses were
exhibited at the melting of the Ball
Bird Club, which was held Wednes-
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Horace Sturgis on Western avenue.
While no radical changes in design
were noted, all the latest architec-
tural features marked these homes
as modern, up-to-date dwellings,
| likely to appeal to the fancy of the
| eager feathered home seekers even
| now working their hazardous way
northward and due to arrive in Au-
gusta in late March or early April.
! The models, some Is in number,
varied in size from a twenty-four
room martin house to the more rus
| tic single room type favored by blue
! BIRDS. Much interest was expressed
in the display, which was in charge
of Mrs. Trafton and Mrs. Dow.
An interesting feature of the ex-
hibit was a winter feeding station
of an approved pattern, enclosed on
two sides with glass.
| At the close of the routine bus
mess session, plans We're made for
/ the annual guest night banquet to
| be held at Hotel Wooster in March.
Mrs. f. II! Beale was chosen as
, POSTMASTER for the occasion while
; the following committees will have
charge of various details. General
entertainment: Mrs. Harry Thomp-
son. chairman; Ms. Horace Sturgis
Mrs. Charles w. Alexander, Mrs.
Herbert W. Trafton; Decorat tons
Mrs. John V. Lane. chairman Mrs
William L. Noble. Mrs. Fred Burrill
Miss Caroline Kelly, Mrs. Julian Will
der: Reception: Mrs. L. D. Barrows
chairman. Mrs. w. H. Stilkey, Mrs
! Walter s. Stebbins, Miss Abbie
/ Knowles, Mrs. w. Z. Swift; Music:
Mrs. VIM. H. Kenworthy, chairman,
Mrs. Charles r. Hall, Mrs. Langdon
Quimby, Mrs. Richard ]. Libby; Mrs
Stephen Killam.
Mrs. Kenworthy's pleasing voice
, was heard in a solo, moonlight and
! Roses" which. as usual, contributed
much to the enjoyment of the after
moons program. Her encore was
, Hand of You"
To the regret of the bird club,
| Mrs. G. +. Sargent of Winthrop was
| unable to be present owing to illness,
| but her address, characteristics of
| the True Nature Student, was ably
| SANSi ny ~ihS iNiSIdIu ILlDDy vi
Augusta. Mrs. Sargent, who studied
led with Prof Scott who was a pupil
/ of Agassiz, believes that there is
nothing more fatal to a student of
nature than self satisfaction as it is
not in one summer of nature study
! that we learn everything but year in
and year out and so on through life.
| She thinks that nature study devel-
ops a bigness of character, but OBJ
serves that there is always humility
| in greatness. Quoting from Mac
| Millan's last trip to the Arctic, she
| recounted the manner in which he
| located the nesting place of the CAL
| leo snipe, which proved especially
| apt
| The program closed with an inter-
esting. reading by Mrs. Frederic Ma
| son. entitled, "The Daisy, which is
now the approved emblem of the A.
Z. F. The poppy. common to Fland-
ers. was rejected owing to its sad
| associations and the fact that it is
regarded as a troublesome weed in
! France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
ALL CRIMINAL CASES DISPOSED OF
COURT HEARS DIV ORCE ACTIONS

she asked her husband not to come
to see her as he left her in a nervous
condition. Her usband brought their
children to the hospital after she had
asked him to do so.
Her husband furnished the house
well, and has brought fruit. to the
house, but not at her resuest. she
had bolted the door Of her room
thinking it advisable because a d.
yorce action was pending.
On redirect examination the lib
ellant testified that she locked the
door of her room on the advice of her
attorney. She underwent three H.
legal operations, the arrangements
being made by her husband.
Your husband compelled you tc
have these illegal operations. asked
Attorney Sanborn on re-crosS eXami-
nation.
He did," replied the libellant.
Mrs. Clara Spearin testified thai
she lived on Murray street IN Au-
gusta, was acquainted with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robbins and knew that there
was friction in the family. She had
seen marks on the body of Mrs. Rob.
bins on two occasions.
Continuing, the witness testified
that on one occasion Robbins tolG
her that his wife had been drinking
vanilla.
What do you say about Mrs. Rob.
bins housekeeping" asked Attorney
Cony.
"She is a beautiful housekeeper
and her home is immaculate" re.
piled the witness.
At this point court adjourned I'M
til $50 o'clock Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
ALBION

Elmer Hussey has employment in
Waterville, hauling ice
Neighbors and friends of Everett
Davis gave a bee on Thursday, jan
uary %. for the purpose of saving
his wood which they had previously
cut and hauled for him.
A baby boy has arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Baker.
Raymond Skillin had the mis-
fortune to displace his knee cap last
Thursday, while practising basket
ball.
The regular monthly conference OF
the Christian Church will be held
Saturday. Feb. 6 at P. M.
The annual meeting of the East
kennebec District Sunday School
Association. which was to have been
held at China Saturday, Jan. 80, has
been postponed indefinitely on ac-
count of the bad travelling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert knight have
moved into the rent at the Abbott
House
Charlie Ross of Bowdoin was at
home over the week lend.
Elmer Hussey and Charlie Nickel
have gone to Waterville where they
have employment hauling ice.
A baby boy arrived last week in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Baker
Chester Elliott has arrived home
from a business trip to Florida.
The Ladies Aid met Wednesday at
the Grange hall.
The Sunshine Society will meet
Wednesday. Feb. 10, at the Grange
hall.
Miss Louise Stratton of Augusta
was at home over the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS
MyrkIe Harder Co. at the Opera
House Today

Cheating Husbands" is to be
staged for the matinee today, is a
sparkling comedy with a serious
background, by the author of "Si-
lence" and Badges" and numerous
other plays. some of very recent re-
putation, Cheating Husbands" being
among these. 1t is regarded as a
gem of modern stage effort. Max
MARGIN is a master of stage CONVEX
sation and in this play there is a
succession of bright and striking
comments on modern social ethics
which keep an audience nan uproar
of delight. 1t is story dealing with
young married~couple and their i'm
mediate friends and neighbors. The
wife is pretty and devoted, but just
a little too old fashioned to suit her
jazz-loving hubby. 1t is her reform
ation in this regard which bring de-
velopments of such a fast and furi-
Gus nature and contains surprises as
to be. almost unimaginable even in
these hectic days of modern gliding.
This evening the play will be THE
Dangerous Age" which besides being
a big hit as stage production. was
also Lewis stones picture feature,
although the story shown on the
screen differs greatly from that of
the play, which is a literal trans
lation from the novel by kirkpatrick
Boone, and one of the most widely
read books in years. 1t has a very
bold theme to put into dramatic
form and requires a master hand to
present the delicate subject in a man.
ner not to offend the proper ethics
of stage dialogue. The author has
succeeded wonderfully and artisti-
cally in getting at the germ of the
story. making it stand out plainly
so that there can be no misunder-
standing OF the facts of tn eargu-
ment, and still present an entertain
ment that cannot fail to interest and
charm every class of heatregoers of
every age or sex. There are three
generations represented in the play.
The grandparents. the parents and
The children themselves.--Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
BOWDOlNHAM

w. 3. Kendall accompanied bv N,
and Mrs. Ed. Kendall left, Mondav
for Boston. where VIII Kendall vii
enter the hospital for treatment.
Mrs. /. c. Irish left, Wednesda,
morning, for a visit with her daugb.
ter, Mrs. John Jewell Of WELLESLEY
Mass.
Mrs. Charles McEwen went a
Portland, Tuesday.
Mrs. Will Given and others Az.
tended the regular D. A. r. meeting
at Bath, Tuesday.
A new furnace has just been m.
stalled in the Baptist church, Thurs
the Union Eyangelistic meetings win
be held in that church this week.
Mrs, George Cutler entertained ~
auction bridge Monday afternoon
Mrs. F. K. Jack. Mrs. CharJes
Hackett and Emily Rideout. Dc.
licious refreshments were served ana
a very pleasant afternoon was en-
loved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
TRAINED IN THE CHIzzLE-WIzzLE SCHOOL OF
MINISTRIES, LEIGHTON TO Be INTERL0CUT0R

guard, Skillin, as well as the in
eligibility of two of the players.
However there should be a victory
for Besse, even though she must use
some of her substitutes. The girls
team is going strong and will give
the Clinton girls hard game.
Besse entertains the second team,
of Coburn Classical a week from
Friday night, February IL. Due to
the snow storm January %, Besse
could not meet Coburn but expects
to take the seconds into camp Feb
ruary 10. Besse swamped Oakland
76-35 and Coburn I'd was an easy
game for Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

derful results from Portland broad
casting station. 80
Theima Bailey entertained q re" OIL
her friends Wednesday evening.
Milford Mcdonald has returned 70
his work in Portland. -.
Reed Mains is the guest OF MS
daughter. Mrs. l.. A. Bailey.
Mrs. Lucia Goodwin Mcdonald mas
returned home.
Joseph Mayors passed away early
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

CITY Marshal william J. Skehan,
who has been very Ill at his home on
Cuimby street for several weeks, Is
reported to be greatly improved In
condition and hopes to be able to re-
srime his official duties at police
Headquarters within a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

Funeral services Of the late Mrs.
Mary ]. Mills were conducted at 1
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Austin Kin
ney, Belgrade, by the Rev. F. S. Ber-
nauer of Oakland. Following the serv-
ices the remains were taken to Milo,
where interment was made. The bear
ers were Joseph Kinney, Clarence Kin
rey, Charles Watson and Burns Wat
H0n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

Charles F. Witharn, deputy mar
shall Of the Augusta police depart
ment, is critically i'll at his home on
State street. 1t is reported that
Deputy Witham is suffering with
pneumonia and his condition on
Wednesday was the occasion Of real
concern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

Rev. Maude F. Torrey Of Lynn
Mass. will be the speaker at the serv.
ices on February and IA at the Spir-
itualist temple. There will also be a
special musical program with selec-
tons by Mrs. Belle E. Roberts and
Mrs. Nellie SouIe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
DRESDEN

V1LLAGE-District Supt March
was at the NJ E. church Sunday morn
ing and preached very able and in
teresting sermon. The quarterly con-
ference was held after the service.
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CLINTON

Miss Pearl Quigg, who has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Simonson for several weeks.
has gone to Houlton. She expects to
return the last of the week.
Friends in town of Miss Alice G.
Wakely. a student of Pennington
State Normal school, will be interested
to learn she is playing the base drum
in the school band. She also plays
the trap drums in the school orches-
ira. Miss Wakely is one Of four girls
in the band which is composed of sew
eral pieces and on Friday evening the
band will march to the station to meet
the Gorham basketball team. which
will meet Pennington State Normal
school team and lead the parade to
the school building, these four girls
will wear red skirts, white sweaters
and red and white caps, red and white
being the school colors. The school
orchestra is planning an evening S
entertainment in the near future.
Harold Simonson has completed his
work at the Besse tannery on account
of ill health.
Birthday Party
Miss Mavis Spinney entertained six
of her little friends at party in
honor of her sixth birthday. Monday
afternoon. The time. was merrily
passed in playing games after which
the little guests were served dainty
refreshments of pineapple ice cream
and assorted cakes, a pleasing feature
being a birthday cake with six tiny
pink candles. Mavis received many
pretty gifts. Those present were
Eliza Chase, Ethel Mitchell. Lillis
Burke, Mildred Spinney, Claire Sim
onson. Glendon Larkin and the host
es, Mavis Spinney.
iston where he will seek employment
Albert Nelson was in Portland on
SundaNwhere he visited with friends.
Mrs. Frank Brooks is confined to
her home on the Horseback road with
a severe cold.
Mrs. Elmer Decker, who has been
very Ill at her home on Main street, is
now able to go out of doors.
Birthday Party.
Saturday afternoon at the home OF
Rev. and Mrs. c. S. Mitchell. their
little daughter, Ethel entertained the
following guests in honor of her birth
day: Barbara Gerald, Carmelia, Mil
bred Spinney, Isabel Gordon, Eliza
Chase. HiIdora DIXON, Wendell Nit
chell and little Charles Mitchell Jr
Games were played and dainty re-
freshments We're served by the host
ess and a general good time was en-.
joyed by the little folks.
$3.50
Miss Glenys Robinson has been
elected as substitute on the girls bas-
ketball team of the high school.