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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
Saturday
Sales

LaBreck & Ljshness offer:-42xs6
pillow slips, s5e; 42xSs pillow slips
25c; S1x90 Bates bed sets. 1895 set
SO in. fancy outings, 21c yd.; all linen
crash. 1Oc yd.; Berkeley cambria, No
90. 19c yd; genuine Jap Pongee, CSC
yd.; 20 per cent discount on all fur
trimmings.
Coughlin's Drug store offer Pure
Food Products at money saving
prices: Q lbs. coffee, 79c; pkg's tea,
Sc; jars peanut butter. 40c;
lemon ext. bots. 41c; vanilla ext
2 bots. SEC: pineapple. raspberry
strawberry jam, for 49c; big bar
gains in stationery. toilet articles,
Rexan and Puretest products during
2Srd. birthday sale.
Remember Cecilia? There's another
Victor Record sung by the whispering
baritone" Jack Smith, Just out today.
Get it at Downing's.
Gregoire- Pellegrini are closing out
about one dozen high grade winter
hats at less than cost, all made in the
finest materials and first class work.
manship. Another lot to sacrifice at
$500 and 800 each.
A. F. Pierce offers:-Men's heavy
cotton sweaters, csc, double elbows
and double front army shirts, $195;
all wool gray army socks. 35c; pr.
$1.00; wool machinaws, 1896.
Capital Clothing Co., opp. post Of
fee: mems heavy work pant, $1.79;
mems part wool union suits, Sligo,
t1.> =, =
1926, boys $1.95; mems heavy wool
stockings, 45c; mems leather mittens.
79c.
Special discount on winter sport
wear. Twenty percent of all sweat
ers. toques, wool Jackets and coats.
Also twenty five percent discount on
all mems clothing. Beane & Cross,
23S Water ST. sr
The r. w. Soule Emporium is Of
fering a walnut finished dining suite
as a special for only $95.--seven
pieces-buffet, extension table. china
closet, four chairs. Now on display
in their window.
At Chernowsky's Children's wool
coat & slip-on sweaters in all shades
anu Sizes, regular $3.50 ana $4.oU
values now $2.29; Heavy wool hose
in all shades regular $500 and $3.50
values, now $3.50; lingette boomers
with cuff knee in all shades. $50; i'm
ported wool scarfs, formerly sold at
$2.98. now $1.9S: Warmers Corselette
regular $500 now $500: handmade
Philippine nightgowns, $1.69; novelty
silk flowers. all designs and colors,
so cents.
j. A. Slosberg next to S & 10 ct.
store" offers: "Mastercraft" suit and
overcoats $40 value. $3.50: a few at
$3.50; mems mackinaws. 1895; Rice
& Hutchins shoes, SIS value $295; Sc
value, $4.25; LIST quality overshoes.
buckle, mems $2.95, ladies' $3.50,
children's. $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
Political pselIas

"Just few weeks ago, figures
compiled by Simon Michelet Of
Washington, q recognized authority
on the subject, show that the United
States, In the matter OF voting eff
cheney. practically at the very tail
Of the long list Of civilized nations.
In other words, the proportion of our
population which goes to the polls
and votes is less than that Of nearly
every other, with the exception Of
China. England, France. Germany,
Belgium, all the Scandinavian
countries, and Switzerland beat US
all hollow. In Great Britain the
percentage IN the last election was
80. Most OF the others are above
20. Ours was just q fraction over
so per cent in 1924; just q fraction
under SO per cent In 1920. In 1924
there were three Presidential candi-
dates instead Of two, and an enor-
nous get the vote out drive was
made by various nom political organ
izations. In the light Of these
circumstances the showing was
worse, not better. than four years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
NEWS BRIEFS

New York. Feb 4.--(AP)---The lat
est Charleston endurance champion Is
John Cola. who has two children. OF
a field of 10 males and eight females.
three men kept it up 22a hours until
sundry shoes. orchestra and thousands
of canned music needles We're worn
out. The judges decided Cola had the
best technique.
North Adams, Mass, Feb. 4.--(AP)--
4 suggestion that the Hoosac tunnel OF
the Boston & Maine Railroad be util-
lied to carry automobile traffic into
and out of the city in winter when the
Mohawk Trail Is blocked, has been
submitted to city council. 1t is pro-
posed that the railroad provide fiat
freight cars on which the automobiles
would be put and moved from one end
of the tunnel to the other. The plan
has been referred to the Commissioners
of public works.
Shawsheen Village. Mass. Feb. A.
(AP)-Flags of American Wooden Co.
mills here and of all textile mills in
Andover and Lawrence are at half
mast for William M. Wood. former
president of the company. The body
of Wood, who committed suicide at
Daytona Beach. Fla. Tuesday. Is be-
ing shipped to Andover for burial in
the West Parish cemetery Sunday.
This village is the model community
which Wood built for his mill workers
at a cost of $20,000,000.
Boston. Feb. 4.--(AP)-Jewelry val
ued at $4,000 was taken by burglars
who broke open saft IN the Offices
of the Elgin Jewelry Company, WASH
ington street, during last night, the
company reported to the police today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

airy be an unusually severe month 1t
might be advisable to discontinue the
work for a period.
He declared that the thought of the
committee Is that the legislature may
later appropriate a portion of the
winter funds from the gasoline tax
for the snow removal project, the
work to be carried on within the
judgement of a designated body.
.Westbrook Has kiWanis Club
A letter was read by President
Mace from Walter 2. Harmon, secre-
tary-treasure OF the New England XII
wants district. announcing the forma !.
ton Of a Kiwanis club at westbrook
with the following officers elected:
President, Edward L. Picard; secre-
tary, Horace H. Towle; and district
trustee. F. Harold Cloudman. The
new club has present membership
of IS.
Rev. Ralph r. Lowe, district super
intendent of Methodist Episcopal
church, and George A. Royal, furrier
were introduced as new members of
Augusta Kiwanis. They were given
instruction in the aims and standards
of the organization by Rev. Henry E.
Dunnack.
Mr.. Royal was named as a member
Oh tHe CoHiiHlltee on puDuc a1afrS,
and Rev. Mr.. Lowe was announced as
a member of he committee on educa-
ton.
A brief talk was given by J. Dial
Luther who is directing the cast for
the play. THE Hottentot," whicr is to
be presented by the club Feb. 16 at
Augusta city hall for the benefit of a
perpetual free bed at the Augusta
General hospital. He said he was very
pleased with the cast selected and
that the rehearsals had started off
with a bang.
1--WE aim for a criticism that will
say that our home talent surprised
us, that they deported themselves as
We would expect professionals to do"
he said.
Walter F. Thurber, chairman of the
program committee, and Grin B.
Frost, chairman of the ticket commits
tee. gave very gratifying reports on
the progress in the soliciting of ad-
vertising and the sale of tickets for
the performance.
Presented Mace read a letter from
a working woman Of Augusta who
donated 81 toward the free bed fuEd
and hoped later to be able to add an
other dollar or more toward this pro-
ject. The reading of this letter was
greeted with much applause,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
MONTVILLE
Old Folks Concert

held at Freedom Grange hall Tues
day evening, February 2. Some Of
the people from this town took part
in 1t. The proceeds are to go to
the Congregational church at Free
dom. It was a great success. some
Of the people from here went with
two horse sleds with seats, accom-
modating ten people. The concert,
and supper. was much enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

tence ana cruelty. Sarrail threw
most OF the party into prison. This
singing insult could be wiped out
only by blood" writes Mr.. Scheifley.
The Druses then were guilty Of dis.
orders, and Sarrail ordered reprisals.
Disturbance followed disturbance.
growing gradually most serious until
the exhibition by the French Govern
ment In Damascus Of the bodies Of
slain Damascus rebels precipitated
the trouble which resulted in the
bombardment of that historic city.
The whole instruction, Mr.. Scheifley
writes. has been not only costly to
France, but blow to French pride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Arthur M. Rutherford, this afternoon.
established almost conclusively, that
the crash was caused by the heavy
weight of snow on the roof. The
building inspector said he was un.
able to find any indications Of an ex.
plosion. Raymond H. Sullivan, vice
president and efficiency engineer Of
the company, said the company Of.
cia s were convinced that the snow
had been responsible for the accident.
A search for the dead ana injured
was started Immediately hut the res
cue crews were Handicapped by
huge drifts Of snow that surrounded
the factory and by the condition Of
the wreckage. A general alarm for
fire brought the entire fire fighting
force of the citys,to the scene and
the police department sent every
available man to the scene. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
rendered SUNRISE Party

Friends of Mrs. Chester Written
gathered at her home on Valley
street on Wednesday evening and
rendered her surprise party in
honor of her birthday. She was the
recipient of many beautiful gifts and
after passing an enjoyable evening
the guests wished Mrs. Written
many years of happiness and a
speedy recovery from her illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Friday, February 5, 1928

AuGUSTA LOCALS
a. e.. nelcina Carey left yesterday
Mlss Mss for Manchester, N. H..
Ipornlnss ne will pass a few months.
n ,ook and ladder truck from the
me me- All fire station was called out at
Hart rIsvrsday evening to the house at
E6s..s ln"hsrland street for chimney
s' cu TSs house was occupied by the
1fre ~ a Mr.. Bolduc. Three pony
,ssmicals were used
u LOCAL NOTICE
:, prann will be at his office on
Iara after Feb: |. AeDiu0'
49,. wash, F. S. Gushing. IS Pow
Ih.tan St Tel 40: 'an'O0'e
,,,,tentot-City Hall Feb. 10.
h0'''A feb1eod7t
4 s.,,o, and dance, North Augusta
o. sus hall, Friday evening.
'Hsabsdlt
sssmpooing, waving. and facials.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05
K|WANIS MEMBERS join IN
PROTEST AGAINST POSTAL LAWS
PENALIzINC Maine PUBLISHERS
-Mansur Photo

Adopt Resolutions Decrying Discrimination
Zoning System at Thursday Luncheon Ses-
sion = Chief Highway Engineer Sargent
and Chairman Sawy er of State Snow Re-
moval Committee Tell of Experiment in
Keeping Maine Trunk Lines Open in Winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

before. Forty years ago % per
cent OF the American voters went
regularly to the polls and We were
efficiency. New we are iast.s
Frank r. Kent In Hafvsy's
One way 20 spsii success u
W-O-R-K.--Commonwealthler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

Remember Cecilia? There's another
Victor Record sung by the whispering
baritone" Jack Smith. just out today.
Get it at Downing's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-05

neIcira Carey lett yesterday
/ Miss for Manchester, N. H..
|porninss be will pass a few months.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
WEST COLCHESTER

Mrs. Annie Warner entertained re- latives from Putnam the past week.
 Mir. and Mrs C. W Place spent Sunday with friends in Glocester Sun day.
 Mir. and Mrs. Willard Place spent Sunday with relatives in Worcester Mass.
 Ernest Cutler and MT Hopkins are dealing in fruit, having purchased apples in Woodstock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Francis Crabtree and son Waiter of Putnam called on Mir and Mrs Willard Place one day the past week.
 Miss Fife Davis returned home Co Stafford Springs, having spent two months vacation at her summer home here.
 4 shower was given at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Everett Cutler of Bow ditch Mills for Miss Densie Cutler daughter of Mir. and Mrs Ora Cutler of East Putnam. and was married re- gently to Mir Pellett of Danielson, where the marriage took place.
 The following pupils have been per feet in attendance at the Clarkville school for the month Of September Viola Martin. Rosalle Sweet, Erma Young. Dorcas Martin. Helen Young, Stella Bowen. Bernlee Martin, Jacob Ganczyk. Ernest Gunther. Kenneth Cutler Hollis Merry. Freddie Cut Ter. Raymond Cutler and Joseph Janczyk
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
VOTED ON ELECTION DAY
Wiadhann County In Second Divisies
 With s2 AS @

|. the last state election held in November 1924. 4sS. TOO names ap' peared upon the voting lists of the various towns and cities in the state of Connecticut. Of this number 403, l62 or s3 l-3ee were checked AS hay ing voted on election day In the previous state campaign in 1922 this figure was TAI SO that the per centage of electors who voted was far greater in 1924 than in the pre-. yious campaign.
 It IS interesting to note that eaef county in Connecticut pulled down its stay at home" vote to a con siderable extent 70 that the percent age of people who voted as against the total registration was about the same m each county Holland county voted so 1a of is entire registration and leads the other counties The percentage figure of the number oi people who voted as against the cons plete registration list If each county
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
RED MEN ACTIVE
Women to Make Aprons to
 Observe Anniversary

At the regular meeting Of lroquois Tribe. No. 39. Monday evening, 1t was planned to make and sell aprons te help fill the wampum belt. Each sis ter will make aprons Co be sold Co friends and others who wish them Patchwork quilts will also be made and the aprons will be of various kinds including bungalow aprons up to the afternoon tea size. To make the ap- rons meetings will be held at the homes of different members, thereby adding a social aspect to the work to be done The wampum will be used in hiring a first class orchestra f0r the pubic dance soon to be given by the council
 Wappaquasset Tribe of Red Men are 10 hold their anniversary this fall and part of the program will include a supper and dance by members and their wives. The date selected IS 0c- toher 18th. and the committee Is com posed of Harry Wallen, Henry Hurd- man. Eugene Alvord. Armand Ira han. and Philip Bruno.
 The tribe is becoming active. and a hunt for palefaees is in order. The Senior Sagamore is ready and willing Co do his part.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
LOOKS LIKE WILSON
Judge John K. Booth Resembles
 Former President

Members of the bar and the spec tators who attend the murder trial of Raymond Wetherbee remarked freely and often of the resemblance of Judge Booth, who presided at the trial, to the late President Woodrow Wilson. The resemblance is most striking. Whether Judge Booth has ever been told this Is not known. but owing to the emphasized resemblance 1t Is safe Co say that he has.
 W hlle he was on the witness stand Attorney Charles l.. Torrey testified to the ylsclousness of the dog at the home of Agnes Pytko. He said that it parked and growled even when mem bers of the family were about. Attor- ney William \. King, on cross exam nation. asked Attorney Torrey
 W hen the dog growled and parked Agnes was not there, was she
 No. replied Attorney Torrey. Neither was President Wilson.
 Those who heard the reply were con Hnced that the public defender of Windham county had been impressed with the judges resemblance to the late Democratic president
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
COURT STENOGRAPHER
 10 YEARS WOULD RETIRE

Leonard w Cogswell of New Ha. ven. for the past forty years a ste nographer of the superior court has applied to the state board of eontro for retirement on the forty-year pen. sion plan. For long time MT. Cogs. well acted as steuographer in Wind ham county and is almost as vel known throughout the county as any inhabitant of two score years. H. was a close friend of the late State. Attorney. Charles F. Searls, Clerk F M. Warner. and members of the Wind ham County Bar. by whom he is held in high regard and esteem.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
i COURT OFFICERS
 MAY NOW DEFEND
Rule That Curtailed Practices of Judges and Prosecuting
 Attorneys Repealed
Gives Lawyer Opportunity For L@rE-
 CT Practice

Al a meeting gf tho 41Re q tza superior court in Hartf9ri Monday. q rule gf the code 5f ethlcz was re- peslsd that wiIi greatly benefit officers of courts throughout the state. esre- eialiy those in the smaller towns r. was the small town and small city ! laWYers. who are officers of city and town courts. whom the repeal of tne [ rule vas aimed Co help by giving them an opportunity ta resume their crIm- ! inai practice.
 A gear CT more ago rule vas adopted by the judges forbidding f judges If inferior courts or prescott ing attorneys Of these courts to de- fend in criminal matters. not only in their own court. but in any court in the state. Complaints began Co be reg lstered instantly and the judges have now relieved the situation that they created hy repeating the rule.
 T he rule. as t stood prevented Judge Geissler Deputy Judge Mae donald. or Prosecuting Attorney Eric II Johnson of the Putnam eitg court from taking 8 criminal case in jus tIce court 10 any gf tbe neiRhburinz towns or in the superior court l. alva forbade the states attorney from defending in anF criminal action The effect If fhe repeal 9f tBe rule is to allow these officials 0 defend in crim= inal actions in any court except that Of which they are afheers. The officers 0f the Putnam city court can defend iH any court other than the Putnam city court except that they can Het defend iH the higher court tn an action that originated In the city court ffe states attorney can defend in any oth- er county and the public defender can represent
 The New Rule
 The new rule is entitled Practice of judges. prosecuting attorneys and public defenders. and reads.
 A lawyer who is judge of the supreme or superior courts may not practice law in any state 9r federal tc8urt
 A lawyer who is states attorney or judge or prosecutor in the district court of Waterbury or of any criminal court of common pleas gr of any town. borough or city court having crIm- inal jurisdiction may not appear. dur 1 ing the period of his ineumbency ef such office. in any criminal case ln behalf of an accused in the court of which he h an officer. or in such case IuBon appeal or binding over from such court
 "So public defender. during the in- .cambency of such office. may appear in behalf of the state lH any criminal case iH the court of winch he Is an of heer. or in such case upon appeal or binding over from such court.
 The effect of the substituted rule Ihmits these officials in their practice fa behalf of au accused to courts other .than their own court.
 The Old Rule
 The repealed rule prohibited state. $ attorneys, judges. except justices of the peace. and prosecutors of any criminal court in the state, from ap- ] bearing in any court in behalf of an accused during the period Of their 1 incumbency of such office. and pro hibited a public defender from appear linR in behalf of the state in any crim- inal case in any court during the perl cd of his incumbency of his office.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
P.-T. ASSOCIATION HOLD
 RECEPTION FOR TEACHERS

4 reception to the teachers in the form of a Halloween social will be given under the auspices of the Par ent Teacher Association. Friday eve ming Oct l5. in High school hall. The following committee is in charge of the entertainment. Mrs. Sara Kent, Misses Dion. Snyder and Torrey. and Mrs. MerrIl Mrs 4. D. Mcintyre Is in charge of the decorations. and Mrs George Rawley. Mrs J. B Tatem. Jr., Mrs. Herbert Johnson and Mrs. Wal ter Wheaton will be hostesses. There will bg games and refreshments and large attendance is expected.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
Largest and Smallest

New Haven county had the largest number If names on che registry llsf totalinr l48.i33 Holland county had the smallest number totaiine 9 SOP
 According to the records of the secretary of states office three small towns in the state are at the head of the list for honors in getting out close To loo of theF vote The toWa of Marlborough in Hartford county with a total registration of I46 voted all but seven Andoyer in Holland county stood next oB the list, the registration there being 201 wita everyone voting excepting nine The town of Warren in Litchheld county with registration of l49 voted all but eleven
 These figures are exceptionally high in comparison with figures of other states and the record of 1924 has set a high standard The Republican State Central committee aaHoGnees that it hopes for as good. fl not a better showing this Fall. at least 70 far as the Republican vote is concerf . ed
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
QUALITY AT LOW COST

"No room to swing 8 cat" is an old naval phrase which does not refer to a feline. It was first applied to the confined space between decks on the old memo war, which was so cramped that there was no room for the bosom 5 mate to swing a cat-o'-nine-tails when administering fioggings.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
SOCIAL CORNER" SOCIAL

Members of the Social Corner. No. 1. of The Norwich Bulletin. which includes number of Putnam people and also others from the surround ing towns, held social at Chestnut Hill, East Killingly. yesterday,
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08
BACK IN LARcHMoNT

Dr. J. E. Kent. formerly of Church street has recently returned to Lareh. mont, N. Y.. after a visit of several weeks at his old home in Truro. Nova Scotia, where his brothers, Dr. II. Y. Kent and Arthur Kent. still reside.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08

The word starboard comes from the old Saxon sfeorboard meaning either radder or steer. and board. side. Starhoard gets its present meaning from the time when vessels were steered hy a paddle or sweep worked from the right side.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08

Ornamental suspenders are the lat est fashion fad in London, reEiyiag an old-time custom. Pictures are stencil ed or woven on the shoulder straps.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-08

Queens of some species of ants live fifteen years and longer, the workers living four or five years.
, 1926-04-21
DEATH OF

Luther Burbank passed away Sun
day last at his home in Santa Rosa,
California.
Burbank's life came to a close aft
err one of the most useful careers in
all history. Perhaps no other man
had done so much for the world
adding to its agricultural and horti.
cultural and the beauty of
the world he loved SO much.
A what a labor of love was his =
living and working among the flow
ers and his plants, each year marking
the development of new experiments
that proved that his work had been
well done and adding to the long list
of blessings he had been able to give
mankind because of the great love he
bore for his life work.
No other man in all history is SO
much to be envied as Luther Burbank
After a life of happiness among his
beloved flowers, he passed on. beloved
by all who knew him. What could
have been finer. Big Horn Basin
Rustler.