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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
One Hundred Fiftieth =
Anniversary of Independence

This is the one-hundred- and fiji
tieth anniversary. of the Declaration
of independence. 1t celebrates the
signing of the greatest human docu-
ment ever drawn for the betterment
of mankind. That hour marked the
crossroads of civilization. At that
point all that q land of free people
meant to the Wor,d-the fate of
democracy-hung in the balance.
And it hung by a slender thread
A close study of those desperate
years of the Revolution lifts Wash
ington above leaders of all time.
Criticized by a jealous Congress
even to the point where for him to
endorse an officer for commission
was to jeopardiZe the promotion;
fought by the public who coined the
phrase, "A landing army is danger
Gus to liberty until his army dwiIt-
died to less than ten thousand;
deserted by whole regiments of his
army, history does not show another
leader who survived such handicaps.
Liberty was not born of a nation
of high souls. There was no new
race OH earth. Liberty was the
vision of few great souls who were
willing to die for the cause of free
men.
IS poN'I vi +NhlNt II" mas "S1ii -
the fact that more and more men
i'll succeeding generations have seen
the vision-men of all races and
creeds and conditions of life.
Wherever the fire of freedom has
touched soul. be it in farthest
Russia or green Erin, there has been
born an American. and, as our
wars have proved, from these far
places have come defenders of our
flag.
And so while the bands play and
men and women speak and soldiers
march and the flags wave, let US re-
member that this land has always
had its enemies within as well as
without-and il has been preserved
by those who believed that one with
God is a majOrity.-From The De-
lineator for July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
Houn' Dog Has No
Home Law to Protect 1t

Kansas City. June II tP)--Mis-
souri-the original houn' dog state
and the home of Judge Vest whose
eulogy of the dog is known wherever
the dog is known--has no state law
to prevent cruelty to mans faithful
friend.
Every person who shall Willfully,
maliciously, OF cruelty Kill, MAIN,
wound, beat or torture any horse,
mare, colt. ass, mule, hog, sheep,
goat or other cattle, whether belong
ing to himself or another. can be
punished by Imprisonment in the
state penitentiary. But the dog is
not mentioned and the Missouri SUI
preme court has ruled in specific
cases that the term cattle" did not
include "a dog or a domesticated
buffalo
Another state statute provides
punishment of persons abusing do
mestic animals" and for those who
carried in an unnecessarily cruel
and inhuman manner such animals.
But. according to Forest w. Hanna,
Jackson county prosecutor, the Su-
preme court again has held the dogs
could not be classed as domestic
animals" and interpreted the carry
ing clause of the statute as apph-
cable only to railroads.
The absence of protection Tor the
dog came to light recently when a
young airplane pilot was accused of
throwing a small fox terrier from
his plane at height of about 500
feet. A reason for the omission is
not known. Charles Il. Warden,
representative in the legislature an
nounced he would introduce a meas
| ure protecting the dog in the next
session of that body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

turned to their home in Amesbury,
Mass.
Charles McCrillis. who has been
employed at Skowhegan as station
agent for f. l.. Flynt, has gone to
North Arson where he will be en-
ployed indefinitely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Alden of
Brockton, Mass, We're overnight
guests. Sunday, Of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Patterson, of Bay street.
Mrs. Fl. r. Witham of First street
is confined to her home and bed by
illness
Donald Mills passed the weekend
with friends in town. :,
The large concrete retaining wall
that has been under construction
on Bay street, is all completed. eX-
cept for a substantial fence which
is soon to be built. This job has
been hard one, and it is very
successful and satisfactory one too.
The work has been in charge Of Fl.
l.. Simpson, assisted by crew of
very efficient Worl1men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

mncement exercises at Bates college
over the Weekend
MIR. and Mrs. Kent Ellingwood en-
tertained relatives from Caribou over
Friday night, who on their return were
accompanied by Anna and Everett
Ellingwood.
Leon McNally went Friday night by
auto to Boston to accompany home his
wife and three children, who have
been visiting relatives there the past
week.
Miss Josephine Reed went Saturday
to Boston for visit with relatives.
Miss Mabel a. Murphy, student at
Hartland Academy, has arrived home
to pass her summer vacation.
Miss Beth Sayword, who has been
engaged in teaching in Thorndike the
past year, has come home to pass a
vacation with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Marshall who
have been engaged in teaching at Rey-
nolds Corner the past year, returned
Saturday to Bangor to pass the sum
mer. They We're accompanied by Mrs.
Marshalls sister, Miss Cora Day, who
visited them for several days.
Mrs. Andrew Staples of Watcrville
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. H. Gee over Friday night to attend
graduation exercises.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown have re
turned to Van Buren, after a few days
visit with their brother, F. r. Brown,
and with relatives in Benton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hunt and Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Hunt were visitors Sun
day with relatives.
Nathan Reynolds who met with n
painful accident Thursday, is getting
along nicely. While engaged in saving
shingles his hand came in contact
with the saw in such a way as to cut
off the fore finger and thumb of the
right hand and to severely cut the
other fingers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
Oil First Used to
Grease Wheels in WyO.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. June Il Up
Oil was first marketed commercially
in Wyoming in 1S49, but not for fuel
purposes. 1t was to grease the
wheels of the covered wagons"
trundling across the wide prairies
and lofty Rocky Mountains on the
Oregon Trail. SO the state historical
department has found.
Prior to the coming of the White
pioneers, the Indians used oil for
medicinal purposes.
Historical researches have reveal
ed that emigrants along the. oid
Oregon Trail in 1S49 found a petrol
cum spring" in Uinta county an.
James Bridger, noted Wyoming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
Bishop Rowe Prefers
Work in Frozen North

Seattle( Wash, June 81 (Pl--A
vast territory towards the top OF the
world is home" and workshop" to
Peter Trimble Rowe. who for thirty
one years has extended helping
hand to residents of the frozen north
as missionary bishop of Alaska
Today at seventy years of ago. the
Episcopalian bishop looks forward to
several more winters extending TO
the outposts of civilization farther TO
the north, ministerng to his flock.
Then he says he will give way to II
Younger man imbued with ardor for
a difficult mission. Bishop Rowe
makes his headquarters here. He
describes his missionary district as
the largest in the world.
Marched In Gold Rush
Friend of explorer, Indian and Es-
kimo. Bishop Rowe's life is closely
interviewer with the most interesting
chapters in the history of Alaska.
He was on the march with the
boys" in the gold PUSHES of the
Yukon and Dawson and admits
frankly his hope that there will be
one more good find of gold.
He recalls how some gazed in
amazement as they rushed along the
trail to Dawson seeking the yellow
object in making the arduous
Journey was to look after them
He taught many tenderfoots, many
of them lured from the city. how to
fashion their own boats.
Is Also A Carpenter
Aptitude for carpentry has seved
the bishop many times in his Varied
experiences. Various missions that
dot the horizon of the north coun-
try, bear testimony to his handiwork.
Several were fashioned by his hands.
1t was in one of these missions
that Stefansson, the explorer was
nursed back to life, after being grip
ped by pneumonia and'typhoid fever.
Pilots Own Sledge
Bishop Rowe is proud of his rec
ord in never losing a dog in the
thousands of miles he has Travelled
over the broad expanse of the Alask-
an territory, much of it unknown to
white man. For years he has piloted
his own sledge in getting from mis-
sion to mission, and ministering
what he calls practical Christian
ity'. It is the kind he says. that
gains the interest of men in the
future of their soul through salts
flying and caring for their physical
and mental needs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
German Movie
Craze Subsidies

Berlin - Up - The movie craze,
which started in Germany years later
than IN the United States, has
fallen off a little The Association
of Motion Picture Theatre Owners
reported that gross receipts of the
80 largest theatres in Berlin were
100000 marks a month less this year
than for the corresponding period in
1925.
Even now Berliners spend 200,-
100000 marks a year for movies. The
Association has appointed COM
mittee TO find out what the people
want to see on the screen and to give
il to them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
Turkish Women May
Mary Persian Men

Constantinople-{P) abolition
of a law in force for fifty years mas
given Turkish women a new right
that of marrying Persians. The for
mer ban against Persians as husbands
possibly was due to the fact that the
Persians belong to the Shlite 5ranch
Of the Moslem religion, while the
Turks belong to the Suunite branch.
Certain former customs among the
Persians, such as the system of trial
marriages. We're also repugnant to the
Turks and probably led to the passage
of the prohibitive law. They are still
forbidden under the new civil code
to marry any but Moslems. however,
thcGeh Turkish men are free as OF
old to marry women of other re-
llGiOnS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

Work on the Gulf Island hydro
electric development at Lewiston has
so far progressed that the installation
of the three 5000 horsepower units in
the generating station win begin July
G, it was stated today by H. l.. Baker
of the Central Maine Power Company,
resident ENGINEER in charge of opera
tions. The steady rains Of the past
few days have raised the waters of
the Androscoggin to such an extent
that water has been pouring over the
Golfer dams on the west channel and
consequently handicapped work on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
Funeral OF Clarendon Dunton

Funeral services for the late Clar-
endon Dunton We're held from his
home near the t,elweir on Saturday
afternoon and interment was made in
the Mount cemetery. Mr.. Dunton was
born in Burnham about 6S years ago
and had resided here nearly all his
life time. owning a farm at the Eel
weir and was a highly respected citi-
zen. He is survived by a widow, En-
ma Dunton, three daughters and three
sons.
Arthur Miles was at home from his
work in Waterville to pass Sunday
with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ]. Call and daugh-
ter Rita and Miss Celia Sherman Wis
tied over the wcek-end with relatives.
G. j. Mudgett was in Clinton Sun
day to attend church services in OBJ
servance OF St. Johns day by the Gin
ton Lodge of Masons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
3 COMING EVENTS

June 22-Maine Dental Hygienist As
sociation meets at Poland Spring.
June 23-Annual Sales Congress,
Maine Life Underwriters ASS n,
prout's Neck.
June 24-St. Jonn's DAY.
June 25-27-Portland Yacht Club an
nual cruise to Cundy's Harbor.
June 27-30-Officers Training Camp,
152nd Field Artillery, Caribou.
July 3-17-Annual Encampment OF
240th Coast Artillery Maine Ma
tional Guard. at Fort Williams,
Portland.
July 5-Maine State Hand Engine
League holds first league muster of
season at Auburn.
July 6-Modern Woodmen of Eastern
Maine hold field day at Lamoine
July 23-25-Summer meeting of New
England Federation Of Harvard
Clubs at Bowdoin College, Bruins
wick.
Aug. 2-31-Citizens' Military Training
Camp for Maine at Fort Mckinley.
Portland Harbor.
Aug. 6-7-Annual convention of the
Maine branch of the National Rural
Letter Carriers Association at
Pressure Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

dam Is divided into the following sec
tons: The east dixie which is 256 feet
long; the east bulkhead 40 feet long;
the power house proper which is 149
feet long; the gate and stanchion sec
ton which is $40 feet long; the spill
way section $40 feet; and the earth
embankment which makes up the west
dixie is $50 feet long.
The operating head OF the dam will
be 80 feet while from the lowest to
the highest part of The dam it is lis
feet. Gulf Island dam viii flow back
making a lake about nine miles long
and n mile wide at its widest point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

Karnak actually
saved my life. |
spent thousands
of dollars trying
to get rid of my
stomach t r o u
bles and about
lost hope of an
other well day.
"But Karnak
stopped all my y
suffering, p u :
the real color OF
life into my face
and set me to
Failing like my
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

trapper and scout settled near the
spring, naming his home Fort
Bridger. He collected the. oil and
mixed it with -four to make axle
grease. Later in the tifties, Cyrus
Iba, a pioneer Of Casper, discovered
a seepage of petroleum, called by
the Indians Poison Spring" in what
now is the large Salt Creek field. He
also used it to make axle grease. In
1925 the states oil production
totaled $4,000, 900 barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
Some Facts and Figures

Charles Drawn a teacher at Gar
diner, Maine, Mrs. Ray Goud. Prof.
Wilmot Mitchell, of Bowdoin Col
lege, and others. A business meet
ing was theld at the close of the BAN
quet by members of the Alumni.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
TENNIS AND GOLF MATCHES

June 25-Maine state Junior Golf
Championship at Portland Country
Club at A. NJ, daylight saving
time.
July 7-9-Maine State Amateur Golf
championship tourney. Bangor.
July 14-16-Maine State Open Anna
tcur Golf Championship tourney.
Poland Spring.
Aug. MARITIME Tennis Champion
ship tourney, Swimming Club, Bar
Harbor.
Aug. 9-Open Tennis tournament men
and women. Portland Country Club.
Aug. 16-21-State tennis tournament
at Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

fered Is years
with C h o. i C
stomach trouble.
My digestive or
gans seemed to
have quit func-
tioning, a n d I
was so nervous
that sleep was
almost impossi-
b | e. I simply
felt exhausted.
"B u t Karnak
built me up and
re S t Or e d me
com 1ate1v tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
MINISTER'S Of GOSPEL
DISCUSS KARNAK CLAIMS

Karnak is really marvellous" declares Rev. G. H. Duke,
z7 Martin st. Little Rock Ark This medicine made me
1 IKE new man. states Rev. A. T. Howell rs 18th St.
I4eath affirms Rev. A. A. Drisco 1868 Devon Court, Salt
TaKe City, Utah; cts benefits are wonderful, says Rev.
NJ v. Browning, Sweewater Home Little Rock, Ark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
HEARINGS AND MEETINGS AT
STATE HOUSE

June 24-26-State board OF dontaI eX-
aminers <holds exams in hall of
Representatives.
June Determinations by state de-
partmeht of education Tor State
teachers certificates. elementary
and secondary. at State House and
several other places in Maine.
June DETERMINATIONS for certificates
of superintendent grade al State
House.
July Estate Highway Commission
opens bids for construction of five
sections OF State highway, II A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
KENNEEEc COUNTY

June 2G-July 3-SiXth annual Leader
ship Training Conference for Young
men of Maine at State y. NJ. c. A.
camp, Winthrop Center.
June 29-Maine League of Women
Voters field day at Island Park.
June 30-Maine kiwanis field day
celebration at Monks Hill" on Man.
ches ter-Readfield road, sponsored by
Augusta Kiwanis Club.
July 3-Aug. 1f-State y. NJ. C, a.
boys camp at State ~" grounds.
Winthrop.
July 5-Dedication of recreational
center donated to James Fitzgerald
Post No. ., American Legion, Au-
gusta. at Three Mile Pond in Vas
Salboro.
July 5-I--AnnuaI Tournament OF
Maine Trap shooters Association,
Waterville.
July 24-Aug. Annual encampment
Of 1881 Infantry, Maine National
Guard, the 5000 Infantry, Reserve
officers, and Headquarters Company
seth Infantry Brigade at Camp
Aug. 7-21-Annual encampment Of
l52d Regiment, Field Artillery al
Camp KcyeS. Augusta.
Aug. S-14-Old Home week at Win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
EVANGELIST HAD
ABOUT LOST HOPE

Memphis, Tenn.,-Rev. J. A.
Woodall, widely known evangelist,
declares: "Why, 1 just feel like
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

evn nnese are some of the grateful
v "paeSsslons from ministers of the
S SUspei In discussing the remarkable
p us0elts they have derived from the
Ks r VI TINS celebrated medicine. Get
NiHak today from your druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22
b()RNHAM
Graduation Exercises

Graduation exercises for the pupils
Of the town, who have completed the
grammar grades, were held from the
church at Burnham village at o'clock
on Friday evening. The church was
beautifully decorated with evergreens
and crepe paper in the class colorS OF
green and white with the motto, I'VE
Lead, Others Follow" on the back
ground The marshal of the evening
was Earle Sedgley, of the seventh
grade and the ushers were Milton
Sanborn, Mona Hunt and Carmelita
Miles. Music was furnished by Mrs. f.
o. Sedgley, Mrs. l.. L. Baxter and Hill
lis Dunphy. The class flower was the
white carnation. The class was seat
ed on the stage and the following pro-
gram was carried out: Salutatory,
People of Maine Marguerite Gee:
How Do You Tackle Your Job" Ken
meth b. Holt; THE House by the Side
of the Road" Frances Cray; The
Scoffer," Edward Reynolds; music;
Maine" Wilma Mae Chase: essay,
Donald Kenneth Pease: class prophecy.
Evelyn Maude McNally: The Two
Roads," Evelyn Mary Goodridge;
music: "Advice to the Young" NAL
colin Louville Tilton; essay, Clarence
Wilson Staples; presentation of gifts
Velma Marie Murphy; valedictory
Maine" Vivian Arlene Greeley. The
diplomas were awarded b ysuperintend-
end of school. q. NJ. y. Grant. who adj
dressed the class in a few well chosen
words. The class was marShaled to the
front of the stage. where they We're
congratulated by their friends Dur
ing the exercises a pleasing musical
reading was given by Miss Hazel
Marshal with Miss Cora Day of Ban
gor accompanist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Lovejoy of
Benton were in town Friday evening
to attend graduation exercises. Mrs.
Lovejoy was former teacher in the
town schools.
Mrs. G. ]. Mudgett and daughter,
Ruth E. Mudgett, in company with
her sister, Mrs. i. Q. Goodwin and son
Frederick of Albion. attended COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

hloders sister, Mrs. Edwin Blan-
chard of Arlington, Mass.
Ernald Riley of First street is
confined to his home by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stetson of
Bangor were guests Sunday at the
nome or Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Kidder
OF Clinton avenue.
Miss Violet Written has returned
home after passing some time in
town.
Stanley Goodwin and son, of this
town, were Sunday guests of his
mother, Mrs. Margaret Goodwin, of
Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. D. Matheson. of
Rumford. are guests at the home OF
Mrs. Margaret Matheson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Shores. of
Herd street, have returned from
Bangor, where they spent the week
END with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gerald.
Hllda and Rosamond Wood were
guests OF their aunt and uncle. Mr..
and Mrs. W. S. Laughton, Sunday.
Wixson-Bowden
The host of friends in WinsIow of
| Florence May Bowden, daughter of
Iemuel Bowden, and Charles Wesley
wilson, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
CHARLES Wilson, all of this town, will
De very much pleased and interested
10 learn of their marriage which was
solemnized Saturday afternoon at 2
! O'Clock at the Winslow Congregation
] al church parsonage, Rev. F. S. DOL
7 lift officiating, who used the double
| ring service. The couple were at
tended by Miss Eva Higgins, q close
| friend of the bride, and Edwin WIKI
| son. brother of the groom. The bride
was prettily attired in old rose eeor-
| gette crepe with hat and wrap in
beautiful contrasting colors. She
| carried a beautiful bouquet. Follow
| ing the ceremony, the couple left by
| automobile for a weeks Wedding
| Journey, and will be at home for the
summer at the home of the groom's
! parents, after June 26.
| both these young people have the
| heartfelt gladness and respect of the
entire community of Winslow. Mrs.
| wilson graduated from Winslow
| Hlgh school and Pennington Normal
| school and has been most success
ful teacher in the Fort school for
| three years. MIR. Wilson is a grad
| uate of Winslow High school, and
| graduated from the University of
| Maine this year. Their many friends
| will be further pleased to learn that
| they are to teach in Winslow schools
! next year, Mrs. Wilson having her
| same position as principal of the
Fort school, while Mr.. Wilson ex-
| poets to teach in the High school.
They will, consequently, reside in
| TINS town, and the young people of
Wlnslow will rejoice not to lose them
yet.
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us Chronic Stomach
Troubles Are Ended

houston, Tex.-Rev. Marcus NJ.
teSssan 1881 Larkin St.. Presby-
''ah minister, saws; 81 had suf-
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Who remembers when 1t was safe
for a young man to take girl out
in the evening with less than $50 in
his poke p Fs2-sqe CITY (Mo) Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

he MIL consider it duty to tell
nas 0'iic OF the results it brought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-22

Earnak is sold in Augusta ov jon"
,,,;n and all leading drus&iS'S'
Adv.