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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
ThWaiteS Denies
Made Love to Widow
In Breach of Promise

New York, Feb. 1O.-(AP)-Emphat
lie denial that he ever avowed love to
Mrs. Addie B. Jones, 37-year-old widow
who is suing him for S25O,O00 for
breach of promise, was made today on
the witness stand by John Thwaites,
wealthy manufacturer for whom the
town of Thwaites, Mass, was named.
The numerous crosses with which he
Is alleged to have closed his letters to
the widow meant nothing" the man.
ufacturer said when cross-examined
by Frank p. Walsh. attorney for Mrs.
Jones. When one of the missives
signed much love- was shown him
he said:
"Oh. sign lot of letters that way"
The cross-examination was stormy,
the witness having several tits with
the widows counsel He was repeat
eddy admonished by Supreme Court
Justice Mitchell, who presided, to 'be-
have himself" The court warned
Thwaites that unless he answered
questions properly he would be put
out of the room and not allowed to tes-
tify.
1t was brought out on cross-exami-
nation that Thwaites was divorced
from his first wife and is paying her
alimony. He married the present Mrs.
Thwaites on June 20. 1916, 1t was
shown. The witness said he was born
in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, 81
years ago. Mrs. Jones is the mother
of two grown children.
1t was brought out on cross-exami-
nation that Thwaites owned nearly all
the stock in the Crystal Springs
Bleaching & Dyeing Company of
Ashonet, Mass, the assets Of which
were given as $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Ponzi Released
At Jacksonville
Under $4,000 Bond

Jacksonville. Fla. Feb. 10.-(AP)
Charles Ponzi, Massachusetts "fi-
nancial wizard" was released tonight
under a $4,000 bond. He is charged
with violations of state statute rel
alive to trust organizations
Mrs. Ponzi. Caledonia Alviti and
his wife, who also were indicted
Monday by the Duval county grand
jury on four counts, made bond for
$500.
The Alvitis are in Boston, where
Alviti faces a six months workhouse
sentence on violation of Massachu-
sets blue sky" real estate law.
While capiases have been issued for
them, no action has been taken, ac-
cording to local authorities.
The four indicted as the operators
of the Charpon land syndicate. an
organization which for several
months has offered Columbian coun-
ty land for sale on a certificate of
Indebtedness basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Two Foot Snowfall in North
eastern States-An Schools
in New York and Rhode
Island Closed-Early Closing
Many Factories and Business
Houses-Mail Service Slow
ed Up-Air Mail Suspended

New York, Feb. 10. - (AP)-
Northeastern United States, the
chosen battle-ground for the ele-
ments, tonight lay under two feet of
snow as a result Of the second ,bliz-
zard to visit the region within a
week.
A survey Of the area showed:
A score Of railway trains stalled
on Long Island: all schools in New
York and Rhode Island and many
in other states closed: county courts
on Long Island closed: factories and
business houses everywhere closing
hours earlier than usual, and all
mail deliveries slowed up.
The air mail service, for the Sec
ond time since its Inauguration, was
suspended. All pilots between New
York and Chicago remained at the
hangers at which the start of the
storm found them.
Shipping was hampered by the
gale and heavy seas. Wireless sta
lions reported number of requests
for radio compass bearings. ~
Taxicabs. which had reaped a har-
vest since last Thursdays storm, re-
fused to leave the main highways at
any price. Many private cars which
attempted to force their way through
side streets and by-roads We're stalled
and abandoned.
In the anthracite coal regions the
storm added fresh burdens to hum
dreds of families impoverished by
the six months strike of the miners.
In the large cities a milk famine
was threatened due to the delays of
numerous milk trains.
Rum Row was left to it's own de-
vices as the coastguard patrol boats
scurried to shelter. However, the
rough sea was considered a sufficient
barrier to any unauthorized landing
of liquor boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Cedar Grove Woman
In Serious Condition
After House Burns

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Richmond, Feb. 10-A bad fire oc-
CURED early Wednesday morning on
the river road mile above the post
office at Cedar Grove, when the two
and one half story house of Mrs.
Charles Allen was burned to the
ground and Mrs. Allen just escaped
with her life.
At 1890 a near neighbor, Mrs.
James Carlisle, was awakened by the
reflection of the flames and the
screams of Mrs. Allen, who Is 81
years old and an invalid.
Alden Stilphen and Ed Hall were
the first to reach the house, the upper
part of which was then nearly de-
stroyed. They were unable to en-
ter but broke a window and found
Mrs. Allen growing on the floor at
the further side of the room.
Mr.. Stilphen passed in long pole
which Mrs. Allen grasped and was
pulled to the window where she
could be lifted out. She was taken to
the Carlisle home. Mrs. Allen had
OH no ClOILtuS Dut d SiidWl. oliC was
cut quite badl- in getting out and is
in a serious condition.
1t is not known how the fire was
started but thought to be around the
chimney in the upper floor. The snow
on the roofs saved the buildings near
by. Everything in the house was lost
including a library valued at more
than $1,000 and many antiques.
Mr.. Allen. who died about ten years
ago, was a noted Maine writer and
both he and Mrs. Allen were MEN,
bers of many historical societies in
New England. There was small
insurance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
END ten WEEKS
STRIKE OF WEAvERS
IN BIDDEFORD MILL

Biddeford, Me-, Feb. 10-(AP)-A
ten weeks strike of 730 weavers and
loomfixers of the Pepperell Manufac-
turing Company's textile plants here
was unofficially reported to be ended
tonight, 1t Is understood that at
mass meetings tonight the strikers
had ratified a settlement which was
accepted by their representatives at
an earlier conference with Howard
r. Whitehead, agent of the mill, and
William e. G. Batty, secretary Of the
American Federation Of Textile OPP
eratives.
Representatives Of the strikers re-
fused either to confirm or deny re-
ports that settlement had been
reached but said that formal state
ment will be issued tomorrow after
another conference with Agent
Whitehead. The terms of the agree
ment were not made public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Storm P0stpones
BlaSphemy Trial

Brockton, Mass, Feb. 10.-(AP)-
The elements today prevented the
first trial for blasphemy in the court
annals of this city, and the case OF
Anthony Bimba, Brooklyn. N. Y, LII
lithuanian lecturer. charged with BIAS
phemy under 229~ year old Massa-
chusetts "blue law" was continued
to February "a. The adjournment
was caused by the inability of Irving
Hoffman of Boston, Bimba's attor-
ney, to reach this city. He was snow
bound aboard a train stalled some
where between Quincy and Brain
tree,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
v;.tm Cormier of Biddeford
: cuccumbs in Home After
Ioup Hike - Snowfall of
Sir Inches-Train and Troll
Low Service Uncertain
Storm RACES Along Coast
Only One Ship Arrives in
Portland Harbor

portland, Me-, Feb. 1O.-(AP)-
y,,na tonight was in the grip OF
4. worst storm Of the season, a
,,rtheaster, which crippled trans
,oration generally. One death was
,scorted as a result of the fury OF
~. binding gale. Victor Cormier
X NJ Biddeford, dying as he reach
"A his home after long hike
,,rough the elements. A medical
.,.miner pronounced death due to
exhaustion and exposure. A 34-mile
,,ra ragged here. At s p. NJ, 81
,rches Of snow had fallen, bringing
,he total to 20 inches.
number of merchants in Port
lind and other cities closed their
. ., In the early afternoon and
school ssl sessions were omitted at near
~ all points. Train and trolley serv-
ics was disrupted, several trains
from Boston being hours late.
Activities along the coast were at
+. sandstil. The gale outside the
harbor reached hurricane force. The
only arrival for the day was the tug
Perth Amboy. towing the barge
Rockland from Rockland. This barge
and the British schooner Rose An
ME Bellevue, swung towards eacn
other In the harbor and narrowly
escaped a. collision. The tug Cum
berland went to the rescue and tow
cd the barge to a safer anchorage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Storm Hats Pair on
Ski Blazing Trip

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. 10 - (AP) -
helrnar oakerland and Robert Reid.
members OF the Nansen Ski club of
Berlin, N. H.. who are blazing a 100
mile ski trail from Portland to Ber-
nn Tor the benefit Of future races as
carnival feature, were forced to
sat az Gray Corners, about 20 miles
nom Portland. at o'clock this aft
. aaoon after making the distance in
soout ID hours. A gale-like wind
M @aue the stop imperative, but when
. %s WIND dies down tonight they will
s Sas up the trek again for the Poland
w., Npting House, their first days objec-
S,, e, Ihey are in good physical con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Weather Nice and
Warm at Denver

Denver, Colo, Feb. 10-(AP)-
Ninety two degrees of heat, enough
to make a sizzling summer day, is
the excess above normal winter tenn
perature in Denver, during the last
ten days. Since the first of the year,
the excess has been 148 degrees.
Forecast called for continued fair
and springlike weather for the Rocky
Mountain region, except in northern
Montana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Winter Worst RACES in
Maine; One Death in Gale
DRIFTS five TO TEN
FEET BLOCK TRAVEL
IN new HAMPSHIRE

Manchester. N. H, Feb. 10.-(AP)
Drifts ranging from five to 10 feet
high completely block highways in
the outlying districts of the city to-
night, following a raging blizzard
that started early this morning and
continued throughout the day. Eight
inches Of snow fell.
Lawrence B. Hoyt, surveyor of the
highway department, was prepared
to call upon the Amoskeag Manu-
featuring Company to aid in digging
the city out. This, he said, will take
two or three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Increase Bonds of
Portland Taxi Man
For Alleged Robbery

Portland. Me-, Feb. 10.-(AP)-The
bail of Earl +. Crockett. an automo-
bile mechanic. was increased form
$1,000 to $4,000 after probable cause
was found today for holding him for
the grand jury on the charge Of rob-
ping Charles d. Taylor. Brunswick
painter, of $50 and watch in taxicab
which the former was driving near
Fort Williams.
Crockett denied that he threatened
Iaylor with revolver pr robbed him.
and claimed Taylor and another mas.
senger jumped from his cab withou,
paying their fares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
BANGOR and OTHER
EASTERN HIGHWAYS
ARE BADLY DRIFTED

Bangor, Me-. Feb. 10.-(AP)-
Winter put on a boisterous garb
again today In eastern Maine, driving
in stiff northeast snowstorm that
kept the low temperature of early
morning well down to the zero point
throughout the day. The snow had
not fallen in northern Maine up to
the middle of the afternoon, but
otherwise the weather was. severe.
The highways In this sectiofs hardly
broken out from the heavy storm
of last week, were drifting badly to-
day and continuance of the storm
will undoubtedly mean another traf-
fic tie-up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Gov. Brewster and
Gov. Martin Open
Causeway. at Tampa

Tampa, Fla. Feb. 10.-(AP)-
Governor Ralph o. Brewster of Maine
and Governor John w. Martin of
Florida participated in a civic cere-
mony to mark the opening of the
causeway across Hillsborough Bay
here today. The two governors rode
in the first automobile to cross the
long span which connects the city
proper with the section southeast of
here.
Governor Brewster headed the
State of Maine Pilgrimage" to
Florida which arrived here this
morning. There were about $50 in the
party. including Henry F. Merrill.
president of the Board of Directors
of the Port of Portland. Mr.. Merrill
declared the time is not far distant
when direct steamship lines will be
established between Portland, Jack
sonville and Miami.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Short Session in
Trial Chelsea Mayor

Boston, Feb. 10.-(AP)-Trial OF
IS men. including Mayor Lawrence
F. Quigley of Chelsea. charged with
conspiracy to violate the prohibition
law, was adjourned early today on
account of the storm.
The sole witness today. Percy
Friedman, now under sentence for
robbery while armed. testified that
Sergeant Edward Isbester Of the
Chelsea force, one of the defendants,
gave him q loaded revolver and told
him to go out and get some money,
He said Isbester told him he was to
use the money ito get booze"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
PersE,ing in Georgia
On WAY to CAPITAL

Aboard Pershinp Train, Savannah.
Ga. Feb. 10.-(AP)-Brief chats with
fellow passengers and a brisk walk at
Jacksonville broke the monotony to-
day for General John j. Pershing, who
is returning to Washington from africa,
Chile, for medical observation and at
tention at the Walter Reed Hospital.
At many stations along the route
crowds gathered, peering for a glimpse
Of the famous wartime commander. At
Jacksonville they were rewarded with
a cheerful exchange of pleasantries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Berman Heads G. 0. P.
Ticket at Lewiston

Lewiston. Me-, Feb. 10 P)-
Benjamin L. Berman, county attor-
ney of Androscoggin county, was
unanimously nominated as candidate
for mayor at the Republican caucus
tonight. Also complete tickets We're
nominated in each of the wards. The
Republicans put no ticket in the field
at the municipal election a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Identify Body Young
Woman Shot to Death

New York, Feb. 10-(AP)-The
body of young woman found shot
to death on the East Side Monday
was identified today by Miss Eva
Davis, a waitress. as that of her
roommate, Elsie Regain, "a, a wait
ress. formerly of Ottawa, Canada.
Police said that they learned from
Miss Davis that in 1924 Miss Re-
CAMS father was connected with the
Union Mission, Ottawa, Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11

Schedules All Awry as Steam Roads Battle to
Keep Lines Open-Trolley Lines in Central
Maine Halt Service at Nightfall = Massa-
chusetts and Lower New England Stand
Brunt of Gale-Maine Apparently on Tail
End of Blizzard plymouth and Brockton
1solated--Drifts of 10 and IL Feet in Eastern
and Southern Mass.-Traffic Uncertain in
Boston Stores and Business Houses Close
Early = State House Thrown Open for
Stranded Commuters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Trolley Service
Falters in Lewiston

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. 10.-(AP)-Lo-
cal trolley lines were being hard push
ed to make schedules while the lowly
pedestrian was being whipped about
by a gale of snow here today, but nc
serious troubles were reported from
the storm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
THE WEATHER
CLEARING

Northern New misunderstanding
Thursday; Friday fair; continued
cold.
Southern New England and East
ern New .York-Fair Thursday and
Friday; continued cold Thursday
night; slowly rising temperature
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11

Brave Robin Red
Breast i'm Parade
Atop Big Snowbank

Taunton, Mass, Feb. 10-(AP)
This city is buried under huge
drifts Of snow-but it's going to
enjoy an early spring just the
same.
A robin, shivering but cheer.
full, was seen today.
George w. Specht, veteran
railroad engineer and local
weather prophet, reported seeing
the bird perehed on a five-foot
snowbank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11

Boston, Feb. 10-(AP)-A bowling northeast snowstorm
tore into New England today snued out the lives of eight
men, buried communication lines and tied up shipping It
battered the coast with mammoth and sent in tide
nearly four feet above normal that rolled walls and
stopped street railway traffic The storm caused railway
accident Revere Mass in which fifty persons hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Blizzard Stalls Score of
Trains on Long Island
FIBER co. PLANT
AT WEST LEBANON
DESTROYED BY FIRE

West Lebanon, Me-. Feb. 10-(AP)
The Checkwell Fiber Companys
plant was burned today with a loss
estimated at $4,000. The mill was
a four story wooden structure, own
ed by Massachusetts parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
The Day in Washington

The Senate approved repeal Of the
inheritance tax.
The federal oil conservation board
discussed petroleum.
Secretary Davis made public his I'M
favorable report on the bill for sep
arate air corps.
Formal British protest against the
Mexican land law was lodged with the
Mexican foreign Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Local Radio Report

The conditions early last evening
We're but fair. The volume was not
strong but ample considering the ex-
listing conditions last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Thursday and Friday; contin-
ued cold Thursday and Thursday
night; slowly rising temperature Fri
day; diminishing north and north
west winds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11
Entire Region Again at Grips with Howl
ing Gale Huge Drifts Block Traffic
Over Wide Area Death Toll Eight
Shipping Hard Hitin Terrific Blow

Three Lose Lives When Schooner
Crashes on Bay State Coast
Patrol Boat Aground Five Killed
in Struggle With Storm SO Hurt
in Rail Wreck Near Revere, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-11

Today's and tomorrow's classified
ads will contain some messages Of
personal interest to you.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
Announce PdtrOneSSeS
For Episcopal Dance

Patronesses for the dance, to be
given by st. Paul's Episcopal
church at Masonic hall tomorrow
night, will include Mesdames T. R.
c. Fenton, Charles E. Scott, Rollo
Bridges. R. A. Chestnut, Vern Bishop
and John F. Andrews Jr.
Mesdames R. Y. Watson and J. s.
Jones, who are in charge of general
arrangements Tor the dance, an.
nounce that an excellent orchestra
has been gagged for the occasion
The affair is open to members and
friends of the church and the gen.
eral public as we'll Proceeds 90 to
the church treasury.
Dancing will start at 9 clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
italian Art Galleries
To Be Studied By
Dc!Eg,ian Members

The pelphian club will spend
Wednesday morning in the art gal
leries of Italy, studying the master
pieces Of some Of til egreatest artists
Of the Renaissance period, which
adorn these galleries. The works
of Botticelh and Michael Angelo as
to be seen in the Sistine chapel will
feature the program. This is the
first of the two programs on the
subject of the art galleries and
their masterpieces, and the last of
the lessons on Italian art during the
Renaissance period.
The club will meet with the super
intendent, Mrs. J. W. Glassford and
Mrs. F. A. Burger will lead with sew
eral members participating in the
program.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27

fairy tree, was the ssnter Of tho
ceremonies. The tree, gift Of the
FL Centre Rotary club to the COM
munity, typifiss the Christmas spirit
for the city and follows the custom
Of some years standing which has
been maintained by the local club.
Before an enthusiastic crowd, a
band of singers brought from the
eastside by w. A. Payne, principal
of the eastside school, sang as they
have done on several previous years.
Old Christmas carols and negro
spirituals made up the program. A
group of the latter songs. sung with
great expression and fervor, re.
ceived the greatest amount Of ap-
plause of any selection given.
Fred Nebel Thau lead in the
singing of America, tho Bcauti.
full" and America" in which ev-
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
Monday, December ~, 1926

of those present personally express
ed to Mr.. Payne and his singers
their appreciation for tie fine pro.
gram rendered.
During the ceremonies and follow
ing the close 0 fthe program, Boy
Scouts from the local troops acted
most efficiently in handling traffic.
In accordance with the custom
followed in past years, the tree will
remain in position throughout the
holiday week.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
CAROL SINGING
IS ENJOYED BY
LOCAL PEOPLE

Christmas carols, sung as Christ
mas carols have been for centuries
rang out on the cold night air on
Christmas Eve when band of
singers from the eastside gathered
about Ell Centro's community
Christmas tree in the first official
observance which ushered in the
holiday for residents of Ell Centre.
The stately tree, sparkling with
strings of colored lights which from
a distance created the illusion of a
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
Ell CENTRANS RETURNING FROM HOLIDAY
TRIPS TO COAST ENJOY SNOW STORMS

Charles H. Witt, all of Los Angeles
Others for whom covers were laid
were Mr.. Ferguson s father, F. C
Ferguson, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Fer
guson and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Garth Squires and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Dooley and Frank Rel
ser. The Foulkes and the Wits are
house guests at the Ferguson home
and will remain for several days
this week. Both families formerly
resided here.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
BERKELEY PRESIDENT
HCNORED BY FRANCE
by United Press Leased Wire

BERKELEY, Dec. 27.-Dr. Will.
liam Wallace Campbell, president of
the University of California, has
been presented with tho Cross of
Office of the French Legion of
Honor in recognition OF his SER
vices to the world as an astronomer
and leader in the advancement of
science. Or. Campbell also holds
the honorary title CT Commander
Of the Order Of Leopold II, of Bel
GUM. and has received two gold
medals from the Paris Academy of
Science, of which he is a member.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
Rotary Club in Charge

cry ons Joined at the opening and
close Of the program.
Rotary Club in Charge
Members Of the Rotary club &
committee in charge Of arrange
ments were Roy E Breedlove, chair
man. Joe +. King and R. P. Moore
Members Of the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph company's gang put
the tree in place and decorating was
done by the telephone linemen un-
der the direction Of Nebel-Thau.
1t is, to be hoped that on next
Christmas eve if a similar program
is presented that parents Of children
attending the tree will make more
effort to keep their youngsters from
romping during the singing of the
carols, many residents who attended
having voiced regret at the noise.
Following the program, number
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
Young Peoples Dance
Wednesday Night To Be
Get-TOgether Affair

Holiday decorations, good music
and gettogether by members of
the younger set who are home from
college for the Christmas vacation
will be features OF the holidag
dance, to be given by members OF
the Young Peoples club of St.
Mary's church on Wednesday night
The affair will be given at St
Mary's hall. All young people OF
the community are invited to at.
tend.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-27
Fire Ladies Auxiliary
Party Is Postponed

Announcement was made today
that the holiday party to have been
given on Wednesday night by mem
bers of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
FL Centre fire department has been
postponed. The new date will be
announced in later issue of the
Press.