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The broad ax., 1926-10-30

county jail with $4,5OO,0OO bond issue
voted, the care of dependent and
border line children, increase in the
nursing service at the county hospital
great reduction in the labor costs for
the forest preserves, making the fores,
preserves more attractive, improving
the care and food at the county hos
pital and poor farm, and the building
of new hard roads.
Worked as Coal Miner
Mr.. Cermak was born in Bohemia in
1873. He was brought to America
when an infant. He was educated in
the schools at Braidwood, ILL.,, and was
a coal miner there until 1892, when he
removed to Chicago to enter the coal
and wood business. He started the
real estate firm Of Cermak & Serhaut.
He has been secretary Of the United
Societies for Local Self Government
and of the Liberty league since 1906.
He served four terms in the legislature
and three years in the city council
In 1912 he was made chief bailiff Of
the municipal court. He was elected
to the county board in 1922.
Mr.. Cermak has always been true
in his friendship for the colored people,
as the head and front Of the county
hospital he has employed many col
ored men and women in all parts OF
it, and as the head of the municipal
court Of Chicago he placed two colored
men in that Office. Being a high
Mason, Mr.. Cermak feels that mas
much as he received 80 per cent OF
the votes of the colored people resid-
ing on the south side an din other
parts Of this city in 1922, that they
will greatly assist to re-elect him to
his present position Tuesday, Novem-
Der 2.
The broad ax., 1926-10-30

Hon. Anton J. Cermak, present pres
ident of the Board of County Com
missioners, who will be reelected as
such on Tuesday, November 2, has
become one of the best and most
far-sighted business men OF this far
famed city.
He is ever interested in all the affairs
which will rebound to the benefit OF
all the citizens of Chicago.
Mr.. Cermak is a most remarkable
figure in politics, expressing in char
acter those traits of industry, patience,
good sense, mastery of detail which
come from his Czecho-Slovakian an
cestry, plus vision which has led him
through the greatest constructive pro-
gram in the history of Cook county
He is particularly anxious, it is said
to carry out the superhighway and
wider roads program which has just
been launched by the county board, a
great regional plan which will place
Chicago as the first city in traffic move
ment.
Credited with Money Saving
During his four year term Cook
county has expended $43,134,250 in its
various activities. Through close
watching of vouchers and placing the
county on a cash basis, Mr.. Cermak
is credited with saving nearly $1,000
600 to the taxpayers during his term.
He finished the last fiscal year with
all bills paid.
The installation of labor saving
machines is said to have brought an
other great saving, which was applied
to the mothers pension fund.
Among the achievements credited to
his regime are the dental clinic for
poor children, a $2,525, 900 annex to the
county hospital, provision for a new
The broad ax., 1926-10-30

We had a very interesting hearing on
them this morning and when the hear
ings are printed / will send you a
copy.
/ intend to fight every inch Of the
way to prevent them from reporting
the bills, but of course the Committee
is Democratic, and the majority of the
Democrats are from the South, and il
IS not likely that can Yin in. the
fight; but if lose ] expect to make a
minority report.
l don't know how much time ! will
have in which to do that. / want to
ask you to write me Immediately after
reading the bills what you would say
If you were going to make a minority
report on them. | may not be able to
use all you say, but shall be glad to
have your views; in fact, / want them
and must have them. want you to
cooperate with me in this work.
Sincerely yours,
MARTIN B. MADDEN.
In conclusion, the brilliant or the
bright shining "Star of Hope" which
has been firmly anchored in the hearts
Of the twelve million colored people
scattered throughout this broad land
by Congressman Madden will continue
to grow brighter and brighter as the
years roll on to eternity.
The broad ax., 1926-10-30
HOUSTON PERMITS NEGROES
TO SEE ART EXHIBIT AT
MUSEUM
preston News Service)

Houston, Texas, Oct. 2o-Follow-
ing the announcement Of whites that
Negroes may see the art exhibit, Ne
groes took advantage Of the opportu-
nifty and turned out in large numbers
to see the Click exhibit Thursday
when the Museum Of Fine Arts was
open to them from s to 10 p. m.
The announcement was made
through the Y.W.C.A and the public
schools. Arrangements were made to
transport the children and their parents
to the museum The use Of the Plaza
The broad ax., 1926-10-30
WHITE WOMAN AND HOTEL
WAITER WED IN HARRIS
BURG
preston News Servicel

Harrisburg, Pa, Oct 29.-Zack Ms
Ilvil1e Knight, aged AZ, waiter at the
Booker It. Washington Hotel, and
Mrs. Grace Durkin, 81, white, obtained
marriage license here late Thursday
afternoon at the Dauphin county court
house. They were married few min
utes later by Alderman Mailey. knight
is a native Of Jamaica, B. w. l. his
wife's first husband died in 1918.
The broad ax., 1926-10-30
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
March 8. lol4.

March 8, 1914
Mr.. julius r. Taylor.
50z7 Federal Street,
Chicago, Illinois.
Dear Mr.. Taylor
The enclosed bills are before the
Committee on Reform in the Civil
Service. of which / am . member.
The broad ax., 1926-10-30

President Of the Board of County who will b
reelected to Tuesday, November In the past has
possessed the manhood and the courage display his I'M
swervng friendship for the coored people by appointing
of them responsible positions at the Cook County
Hospital and other places and il is safe hum
dreds of them will favor of his reelection on cleo
ton day.
The broad ax., 1926-10-30

Warick bus line was turned over to
the Negroes during that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24
NATIONAL. HOME:

Officer of the day, Capt. James J.
Ormonde.
The baseball game Sunday at 2.3C
will be with the fast Rockland team
Joseph S. Newton has returned
from furlough passed with rela-
tives in RoXbury.
stephen Cummings and Anthony
P. J. Henry are present, after pass
ing a few days with friends in
Springfield and Westboro respective
ly.
The 103rd Regiment will camp
here August 9th and a special pic
ture, THE Unknown Soldier" and a
ball game Will be the attractions.
Col. Keith Ryan and Major w. T
Hanley will leave today for Camp
Keyes, Augusta, on 15-days tour of
duty. They will return here on GER
tain days to act on matters of i'm
portanCe.
The 41st annual reunion of the
Fourteenth RegimentaI Association
will be held at Camp Bolan, Long
Island, Portland, Aug. II. The bust
ness meeting will be held at l p. NJ,
August 4.
Religious services at the Home
chapel Sunday will be held as fol-
lows: Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR.
McLaughlinaat $50 and Protestant
services by Chaplain A. J. Hayes at
10.
The Lieut.. William Tiffany Aux
iliary and the Camp u. S. w. V. will
hold a joint meeting and social Mon
day evening, July 26, at G. A. r.
hall. 1t is hoped all members will
be present.
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Local Church to
Welcome Natl Guard

The Penney Memorial United Bap-
fist church has made special plans
to welcome all members of the Ma
tional Guard who during their stay
in Augusta attend this cool and cozy
church with its comfortable seats.
At the 1890 service tomorrow
morning Chaplain CRUDE E. Cornish
has accepted an invitation to be
present and assist the pastor, DR..
VIM. r. Wood, who will preach a
short sermon appropriate for the oc-
casion. Director Andrews will offer
one of his fine musical programs for
organ and quartet. The entire ser
vice will be but little over an hour
in length.
DIR. Woods letter of invitation to
the officers and men of the National
Guard was as follows:
July 81. 1926.
Rev. CRUDE B. Cornish, Chaplain
Maine National Guard, Augusta,
Maine.
My dear Mr.. Cornish:
In behalf of the Penney Memorial
United Baptist Church of Augusta 1
extend herewith a most hearty invi-
tation to the officer and men of the
several companies encamped here to
attend our Church services. We
shall consider every man in uniform
special guest Of honor. Courteous
ushers and a friendly people will do
all in their power to make our guests
feel that we welcome them.
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM f. WOOD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

every day at the camp and the pub
lie are welcome to look on any time.
We want them to come up. The more
the people learn what training these
boys go thru and to what extent our
military are able to keep this highly
trained organization fit to act on an
instant to protect our lives and
property from danger, whether from
violence within or attack from with
out our borders, the mere existence
of this body of trained men within
our state is an insurance to safe con-
duct of our business and social life.
Those business men who release their
men for this hour of duty are not
only performing q patriotic act in it
self, but are making the more secure
the conditions under which they con-
duct their business"
Reception to Officers
The Augusta Kiwanis Clubs recep-
ton and complimentary dance to be
given at Island Park next Tuesday
evening in honor of the officers sra-
toned at Camp Keyes for the sum-
mer encampment. has assumed the
significance of a premier social event
of the season.
Numerous parties are being made
up for the occasion. Many of the
groups will have dinner together be-
fore going to the reception. Others
will begin with afternoon tea fol-
lowed by dinner and then the short
auto ride to Island Park for the eve
ming function.
1t was announced yesterday that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24
Social Significance

Voluntary offerings of service and
equipment to the National Guard En-
campment continue daily. Among
those is noted the generosity of
Frank Hewins, in placing at the dis
posal of the boys on the hill for the
entire duration of both infantry and
the following encampment of the
152nd Field Artillery, the ambulance
and invalid coach of Knowlton &
Hewins. This together with the
equipment of the medical detachment
which is a part of the 103rd Infantry,
will give assurance to the boys that
the best of aid will be given in any
unfortunate accident of illness that
might occur.
The welcome window cards and
stickers for automobile windshileds
are being distributed by Frank Bio
dean, president of the Calumet Club.
The card displays in red, white, and
blue, the head of a guardsman with
the slogan Glad Your here" The
stickers shows the same all in red.
1t is requested that these be displayed
during the entire infantry and artil-
lery encampment. There will be
plenty of stickers available at Frank
Bilodeau's shoe store on Water street.
General Greenlaw Pleased
The citizens response is very graft
flying to the general committee and
to the officers of the encampmcnt.
Wen meet the folks more than half
way" says Brig. Gen. Albert Green
law, camp commander. There will
be something interesting going on
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OCEANPOINT

Mr.. and Mrs Dunning of Bangor and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beane of Angus
ia returned home Wednesday after
passing several days at the newly pur-
chased Dunning cottage
Don Cook drove to Gardiner to at
tend the Whitehouse-D Darling wedding
on Wednesday, making the return trip
to the Point on Thursday. He re-
ported the heat in the up-river town
as being terrific.
Mrs. John S. Wadleigh returned to
her home in Augusta Wednesday
morning, after passing a few days at
the Newbert cottage.
Miss Nellie Moore of Augusta, &C
companied by her brother, H Price
Weber, the veteran actor, who is
known and beloved by thousands in
the United States and the Provinces,
are at the Atlantic House for a weeks
stay.
Mrs. Madison Gilman and Mrs Stur-
gis Randall, both of Augusta, motored
to the Point Wednesday and passed
the day with friends at the Atlantic
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuel Soule and daugh-
ter Barbara, who have been occupying
the Walker cottage for the past 10
days. returned to their home in Au-
gusta on Thursday. after having
passed most enjoyable vacation at
the Point
Frank Tracy of Augusta passed
few hours at the Point Wednesday on
business.
Richard Merrill of Augusta, Maine
'29. has accepted a position as chauf-
feur to Mrs J. Frank Stevens and
took up his new duties Thursday.
Plug" will be remembered by many
as the caretaker at the Casino in the
season of 1924.
Mrs. Mabelle Williams, Mabel Bud
CELL, Beatrice Budget, Mrs. Harold
Bugoee and daughter Barbara, drove
to Rockland and Warren Thursday
and passed the day calling on friends
and relatives.
The card party given at the Atlantic
House Tuesday by Mrs. G. L. Wilcox
under the auspices of the Ocean Point
Association, was not large when the
number of tables were considered.
only four being filled, but a very hap
py afternoon was enjoyed by all pres
emit A considerable sum of money
was realized because of the fact that
many paid who did not play. The
first prize was awarded to Mrs. E. e.
Newbert while the second prize went
to Mrs. Charles Marston. The next
gathering in the series will be given
by Mrs. Mabelle Williams at the Bud
geH cottage next Tuesday afternoon
at go.
The Morgan yacht. "Corsair," cap
tured the attention of the Pointers
Thursday morning as it sailed by the
Point on it's way to Bar Harbor after
spending the night in Linekin Bay.
The Corsair, whose only rival is the
Curtis yacht. Lyndonia, which went
by the Point last week, was built in
1899 for j. Pierpont Morgan and has
always been retained in the family.
She has crossed the Seven Seas and
few years have passed since she was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24
Norton Monroe

On Wednesday evening, July 81
occurred the marriage OF Sylvia a
Monroe, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred K. Munroe of Gannett street
and Harry Norton of Waterville
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of the immediate families
by Rev. William r. Wood, pastor OF
the Penney Memorial United Baptist
church, who employed the single ring
service. The bride was becomingly
gowned in white georgette. The
groom is employed in the Office of a
Waterville optician and the bride
graduated from Cony High school
in this years class. They will reside
in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

the officers numbering approx
mately 100-will be the special guests
of the Augusta Kiwanians. Their
uniforms will provide an inspiring
military background for the informal
costumes of the civilians.
A limited number of tickets have
been provided by the committee ow-
ing to the fact that not more than
400 or 500 couples can be accommo-
dated in the dancing space at Island
Park. The Kiwanis committee how
ever, extends a special invitation to
all summer residents and their guests
to attend the affair. Tickets may be
obtained from any Augusta Kiwanian
or by calling Augusta 1922 before
noon today or at the box office at
the park.
Members of the Kiwahis Club, in
disposing of tickets yesterday, re-
ported a more enthusiastic response
than has attended any event of SINH
lar character In Augusta during the
present summer season. Chairman
Charles Brown of the ticket commit
tee was kept busy answering calls for
additional supplies of tickets from
the members of the reception com
mittee.
Not in years has Augusta witness
ed as brilliant a military ball as the
event of Tuesday evening bids fair
to be. The reception to the scores OF
officers who will be present, will be-
gin at $3.50 o'clock and the dancing
program will begin an hour later.
Owing to the great demand fol
tickets / would suggest to those who
expect to attend this reception and
dance that they obtain them early
said Chairman Brown last night
"Only limited number of tickets are
available and these will be dstribu-
| ted to those who first advise the
committee that they desire to at
tend"
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Mrs. Annie II. Springer

Mrs. Annie H. Springer passed
away at her summer home Monday
night. She is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Church, of
Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Florence
Johnson, of Winchester, Mass; Miss
Mildred Springer, who tenderly
cared for her mother during her
long illness and Mrs. Eleanor Knapp,
of Marblehead, Mass: two step sons.
Marcellus and Ernest Springer and
one brother, Mr.. Seeley, all of Bos-
ton.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. MIR. Gay of Water
vile officiating. The bearers were
Marcellus and Ernest Springer, Mr..
Johnson, Mr.. Seeley, A. d. Stevens,
Clyde H. Lyon and Evan Bragg. The
flowers were many and beautiful,
quantities of which grew in her gar
dens which she planted and cared
for during her lifetime. Burial was
in the Springer cemetery.
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Sunerstitjons

Many entertaining explanations
have been offered of certain super
stitions that affect US. Even though
the number thirteen has been ac-
counted potent of ill since the days
of ancient Babylon, its modern
significance is associated with the
fact that at the Last Supper, thir-
teen were at the table. There is
tradition to the effect that the last
one seated was Judas Iscariot, al
though no one of the four Gospels
mentions this detail The fear of
thirteen at the table remains one
of the strongest common supersti-
tions.
Friday is an unlucky day to begin
a thing: SO runs the ancient injunc-
ton. Has the i'll luck anything to
do with the fact that the Crucifxion
occurred on a Friday? 1t probably
has. Fear of the day. however, did
not prevent Columbus from sail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24
Funeral of Mrs. John Couqhlin

Requiem high mass was said for
the late Mrs. John Coughlin at ST.
Mary's Catholic church at o'clock
Friday morning, in the presence of a
large number Of members OF the fam
lily and friends. Rev. NJ. c. Descou-
teau was the celebrant, assisted by
Rev. Dennis A. McCabe of South
Portland, formerly of this city.
1nterment was in the family lot in
st. Mary's cemetery and the bearers
We're p. G. Sexton of Darien. Conn,
Michael Mcnamara of Gardiner, K.
p. Dunn, William Ryan, Charles NJ.
OConnor and Daniel w. Cony, all Of
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

ing on Friday; IL did not keep i', n
from being sighted on Frlaay ling n
prevent the Pilgrims from enlel ~.
the harbor of Provincetown on ~ 4
day. We take 1t as a mater ,s x
course that when a person snse pnt
we should say God Bless You. n II
the fact is, this phrase was pa,
a prayer instituted in the pom ~ 4
icate of st. Gregory the Great 9Th
time when the air was filled mai
such astrinGent substance rtly.
those who sneezed died lnsst t n,
Some people are confident 'na ';csr,
reason why the aspen lear r,sds
so is because the Cross was oSys
from its wood.-From Ever5OV''
Magazine.
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Ellis-HaskeII

Charles Ellis and Miss Doris Has
kell, both of Augusta, were united
in marriage in New Hampshire, Sat-
urday, July II, and have arrived home
after taking a trip through Boston.
New York and the White Mountains.
The popular young couple will reside
in Augusta, where they are both en-
ployed, Mr.. Ellis as a carpenter, and
Mrs. Ellis at Vickery and Hills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

Bob Phillips of Boston, correspou-
dent for the Portland Press Herald,
has been assigned to the Augusta
territory and will handle the Angus
ia news for that paper, assisting
Kenneth F. Lee. Joe Mellen, who
has been located here for the past
several weeks, has been recalled to
the Portland office and will be as
signed to the prediction campaign
news stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

Hubert Cross, formerly of this city
and now a resident of Chicago, Ills,
is visiting friends in this city for a
few days this week. Mr.. Cross says
that newspaper accounts of the
crime conditions in Chicago are
greatly exaggerated" and added that
he fells perfectly safe in walking or
riding about the much maligned city
without wearing a bullet-proof shirt.
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Pilgrimage to Ste Anne De Beaupre

The Grand Trunk Canadian Ma
tional Railroad announces an ex-
cursion to Ste Anne de Beaupre
under the auspices of st. Joseph's
Parish of Biddeford July "a. The
excursion will leave Portland
Maine by special train at SIS p. m
Saturday July "a, ind the train will
make stops to pick up passengers
from Lewiston and Berlin, n. H.
Tickets will be good for return
within ten days via regular train
service, either direct or via Mon
treal, at excursion rate of one-way
fare for the round trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

Mrs. James Cornish, accompanied
by her daughters, Mrs. Ira II. Creieh-
ton and Miss Ellen V. Cornish, are
the guests of Mrs. Cornish's SON
CRUDE B. Cornish of this city, for a
few days. this week. Mr.. Cornish's
nephew, Willard Creighton is with
the party, all being residents of Lo-
well, Mass.
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Knew the Program

The little son of house was n
quiet during the first part .sat Il
dinner. and everyone forgot VA
was there. n,
AS dessert was being SCI W. ~ hal
host told a story. When =" bsi
finished, and the laugntei eles
ceased, his little son exelanneu
fully ..-
Now, father. tell the other -
Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

NORTH-Willard Blackwell. of
New Mexico, and son, Clyde Black
well and family, of Skowhegan, were
visitors at John Fields last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Emmett. of
Lawrence, Mass, passed a few days
last week at Scott Brackets.
Julius Rowland, of Albion. passed
the week end at Guy Lyons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Lyons passed
last SATURDAY in Albion, the guests
of MIR. and Mrs. Rowland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Roundy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

launched when she has not spent part
of the summer in the waters of Maine.
The craft registers 1886 gross tons, is
go feet long, 3S feet beam and draws
over 20 feet of water Her mighty
engines develop 400 horsepower and
she carries a crew of 81 men.
Posters are out for d musical to be
held prior to the dance Saturday eve
ming, with the abundant musical tai
ent abounding among the summer
people of Ocean Point very pleasant
entertainment is in prospect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

= w. o. Frost, of this city left with
Mrs. Frost on Friday for Lincolnville
where MIR. Frost will inspect several
pine plantations reported as being
infected by white pine blister rust.
The owners. of these tracts of pine
land applied to the State Department
OF Forestry for inspection, and Mr..
Frost went to Lincolnyille in re-
Spouse to these requests.
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Owing to the meetings in the Wis
casset Tabernacle, which begin next
Friday night, this evenings open air
meeting will be the last one at which
Mr.. Greenwood will speak for the
next two weeks. The service tonight
will be held at s o'clock.
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SIDNEY

BAPTIST church: Sunday school
will meet at 10 o'clock: preaching serv-
ice at II. Mr.. Mitchell will speak on
the topic How Shall We Pay Our
Bills to God?" The young peoples
meeting will be held in the evening,
cordial invitation is extended to all
these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-24

Edwin C. Lee and Carl Beggs, who
have been making a short stay in
the city with Mr.. Lees parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. H. Lee, a North street,
will return to-day to Lake Moxie,
where Mr.. Lee is one of the pro-
prietors of the Troutdale Cabins.