davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1926-04-04
FOUND.

collar. Phone North 6342-J.
FOX TERRIER; female white with black
the Washington Animal Rescue League $40
5.G. ave: s.M:
LOST.
AUTOMOBILE TIRE AND RIM. Return
1912 Holmcad pi, Reward. Phone Adams
BAR PIN--Platinum. containing II small
diamonds: probably at Gar6nckels store, Sat:
ES4%fHnn FrsnEitn 4S4ei iol- l0'n 81, NV fn0ne
BEADs-short IS M string Of white coral. Can
BEAGLE HOUND-Strayed from 725 Web
brown markings; tag No. 1884 Sio re" are-
BOOK, black leather ring. looseleaf. real
estate memorandum; think on X. near, No.
ssse sf BSan sos T St to nM ndf Main sss
BOSTON TERRIER-Brown. wearing tag of
Lucille shop: Finder call Mr.. Kitchin; N.
SPOT SPOT on ~ forehead; at New Hampshire ave ave-
@ Son Fails Chnrch va. or phone Main 5l5S
Marsb 9Ps hamed ha 'oEt DedsFfs rann f
227B. Reward
DOG-BIaell and white wire-hared fox ter
st. IT, NV. W Prone Cleveland 24s3 Reward ard
ENGLISH BULL DOG = White brindle
arouGd eyes. Reward. Phone Cevc. 327 A.
FONUOUND--I female. yellow or fawn
color: medium size. short pointed ears one
white. with blaci sDots yellow ears: both
hounds have my name on collar and were
lest in Brookeyille. Md. section. March IA
Reward 7. c. De Priest. 1929 Wisconsin
ave
GLASSES-Tortoise shell. Friday; in or be-
tween Riggs Bank and Southern Railway
Bldg. Reward. Main 4461. Branch 123
LASSES-Pair shell rim. downtown Sunday
night. Call Grimes. West 1s47-W.
KEYS-In black case, Friday. afternoon
Irving. 10Th or Columbia rd. Phone Colum-
PACKAGE containing pink chiffon scarf.
Phone Main 1870 Branch log.
POODLE. white: answers to name of Sandy:
in vicinity of Bethesda reward. Cali. Be
thesda 81. q
WATCH-Gentlema $, white. gold. Tele-
1904 Crittenden ST. NV.
WATCH on bracelet. plain gold. Waltham
at noon Saturday between Dulln 4 Martin 9
and House Of Renrcsentatyes ofise Build @
inrton, Main 3120 Branch 725.
WRIST WATCH-Lady initials IL. M. P.''
on back in Chinese lettering. Reward. Call
Wrist wATcH MsG Los; sod on plated Sd
literal fiIeGai i"rc reward. 0N 1900 Phelps pl.
| $50 BILL-saturday evening. between d
| and pm. between or in Model Shop or
Gibson's Drug Store. G st. near 9th. Return
to Model Shop Office. .---------
| DIAMOND and platinum wrist
watch; near l0-cent store at 18th
and F SITS. Reward. Louis Roths-
child, 37Ol 10th st, Ad. o0l0. =
Evening star., 1926-04-04
TONIGHT.

Death and Immortality" will be
the subject of a talk. s o'clock. at the
United Lodge of Theosophists. 709
Hill Building. Seventeenth and
streets. All welcome. No charge or
collection.
Evening star., 1926-04-04
LOST.

spot on forehead; at New. Hampshire ave.
and o st. April about 10: 30. H. j. Hen
eon. Falls Church: Va. or phone Main 615S.
DOG-Whte. long hair short pedigree: left
home March ~; named Bat Franklin
po-S Reward
Evening star., 1926-04-04

The Civitan luncheon will be held
at the Lafayette Hotel Tuesday al
I2:3O. Entertainment surprise is an
nounced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
CHELSEA

WEST-Willis Fowler was the
guest of his mother, Mrs. Angie Fow-
Ter, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Swift and fam
lily were callers on Mrs. Annie Far
mum and Mrs. Clare Harvey Of AL
gusta, Sunday. \
Miss Cherry Billings Of Gardiner, is
the guest Of Miss Mary Swift.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherman and
| daughter. Ethlyn, were the week end
guests of Mrs. Angie Fowler. Ac-
companied by Mrs. Fowler and
daughter Ruth, they motored to Au-
burn to call on A. S. Fowler, who Is
a patient at DR.. Cobb's Private
Hospital for treatment on his mouth.
John Light of South Liberty is
visiting his daughter. Mrs. Frank
Cheney.
/ John Yeaton, Jr.. Of Hallowelf, has
been assisting Arthur Davis during
haying.
Kenneth Davis had an abcess
lanced this week, and Is much more
comfortable, having suffered with
toothache for about five weeks.
Gordon Cloud Is doing carpenter
work in the home of Mrs. Peggy Mar
quis.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Yeaton of Hal
lowell were recent callers on the lat
ter's daughter, Mrs. Arthur Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond and Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Sidlinger and two chill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Old Break in Leg
Gives Way Local Boy
Goes Back to Hospital

Carl bennett a young east side
boy is again confined to the hospital
as a result of the sudden slipping
of supposedly healed fracture of the
leg which was the result Of sliding
accident last winter. The young man
was walking Wednesday evening on
the street. when with apparently no
cause he crumpled to the ground and
examination showed that the joint
which was thought to have called the
break in the bones had suddenly
broken again.
Young bennett will be remembered
as the hero of an attempt to save
several companions from injury while
sliding last year on Eastern Avenue.
They were sliding down the avenue
on a toboggan which became unman-
ageable and started toward fire
hydrant. In an attempt to fend the
toboggan away from the hydrant and
thus save his companions from in
jury the boy received a bad fracture
of the leg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
SIDNEY

WEST-Mrs. H. H. Trask and
daughter, Merla, and granddaughter
Pearl. of Revere, Mass, have been
visiting in the home of Mr.. and Mrs
z. L. Swift, Pond road.
Mrs. Flossy Sawyer, who has been
at the Augusta General Hospital for
surgical treatment, has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. 8. Webster and
son Norman. of Melrose, Mass, have
been visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mfs. F. A. Thompson for a few DAYS,
John S. Heap of Pittsleld. is now
stopping with them, having accom-
panied them to Westbrook for the
week end.
Master Herbert Buzzell Of Win
throp, has been visiting his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Trask,
for week
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Smith started
for Nova Scotia last week, making
the trip by auto. During their alb
sence their daughter. little Miss
Thelma, will remain with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Mills.
Miss Hazel Trask is visiting her
sister, Mrs. George Buzzell of Win
throp.
Mrs. A. L. Bickford and son. Paul,
also Mrs. Marion Hunt of Pittsfield.
passed the day with Mrs. Bedford
sister, Mrs. Fred Sheaff and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Mills and son.
D. w. Mills. passed Sunday In Win
throp, visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Abner
| Smith and Charles Mills and family.
Herbert Corson of Freeport, was
calling on friends in this section,
! Monday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
News of the Day With
Maine Daughters of
American Revolution

Friends of Mrs. William H. Fisher,
Regent of Koussinoc Chapter will be
interested to learn that Judge and
Mrs. Fisher. who are taking a trip
to Alaska recently stopped in Prince
Rupert, where they called upon the
American Consul, who Is Mr.
Wakefield. formerly of Gardiner,
Me. 1t is interesting to note that
Mr.. Wakefield continues to take the
Kennebec Journal and presented
Judge and Mrs. Fisher with the
copies he had received during the
past week, whicfr~they took with
them on the Steamer going north
ward, the home news being greatly
appreciated by them.
Old Burnham Tavern, Machias
Mrs. w. H. Williams. State Cor
responding Secretary of Maine D. A.
r. is now visiting in Machias, the
home of her Revolutionary ancestors.
"Old Burnham Tavern" which was
the house where the wounded
soldiers of the Margareta were taken
care of, was built in 1910 by the
great great grandfather Of Mrs.
Williams. This house was later used
as the first home Of Warren Lodge,
No. 2, F. and A. M. of Maine. At
the preent time the Machias Chap
ter. D. A. r. has rooms fitted for its
use there.
Letter From Miss MeDuffee, Histor-
ian General
Mrs. Blaine S. Viles, State Regent,
has just received a letter from the
Historian General, Miss Alice Louise
McDuffee which should be of in
terest at this time not only to
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton but to all persons interested in
historical research. Miss McDuffee
suggests that in Counties and towns
towns where anniversaries are about
to be celebrated. that Chapter His
torians endeavor to secure re
miniscences of pioneers and infor-
nation from original sources to aid
in compiling town and county his
tories, TO collect photographs of old
houses, churches, mills, and school
houses, and the holding of loan ex-
hibits of Revolutionary and Pioneer
Relics.
Chapter Historians should make
and preserve scrapbooks OF local
history and keep a list Of historical
houses or places marked by Chap
ters. Wherever practical it Is well
to file historical collections in Public
Libraries so that they may be easily
available to the public. 1t would be
interesting If Chapters could compile
| a folder or leaflet of the principal
| historic buildings and sites in their
counties.
The National Society is exceedingly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

fortunate in securing Miss McDuffee
as Historian General, a graduate
from Smith College, who took her
Masters Degree specializing in His
tory and literature. She has COM
piled a History of the National So
ciety. d. A. r., which was printed by
the Michigan Daughters. She served
as Vice President General from Mich
igan 1922-25, and has had charge of
the Americanization work of the So
ciety since 1920. She was decorated
by the King Of Serbs, Creates, and
Slovenes with the Cross Of Charity
for work accomplished through the
Michigan d. A. r. in behalf OF the
Serbian orphans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Ocean Wave Makes
Big Hit with Children
At Local Playground

Inc new Ocean Wave apparat us
which has just been installed at the
Macomber Playground is proving a
great attraction with the Youngsters
and all day long it is kept constantly
IN motion as they enjoy the novel
ride. The machine holds about 20
Riddles at one time and is worked
by the united efforts of the. entire
crew. 1t was presented to the play
ground by George E. Macomber who
mas always been greatly interested
IN making the grounds a place of real
pleasure fcr the children.
The Boy Rangers will hold a special
meeting this morning at 1890 o'clock
at the Fairgrounds.
Miss Marshall of the Dennison Co.
will be at the Fairgrounds today to
assist in designing the costumes to
be worn by the girls in the Scout
Carnival which is to be held August
10 and 10 at the Fairgrounds. All
OF the girls who have danced in the
class Of Mrs. McGouldrick are asked
to be at the playground at 10 O'Clock
today.
Rehearsals for the H. c. H. c. play
will be held at FIVE o'clock today. The
parts are all ready and work is to
be carried right along on the play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Carrier Proved
Good at Guessing

. Wilfred Carrier. 90 Northern ave-
nue., Augusta, is a good Judge of rib
bon lengths. So good is his judgment
that 1t has been worth IS in gold for
him.
Mr.. Carrier was one of the many
who guessed the length of ribbon
used by J. A. Slosberg in decorating
his window at his recent anniversary
sale. The ribbon was run in many di-
rections in the window. But even at
that, Mr.. Carrier showed he had a
pretty good eye. He estimated there
were 20 yards Of 1t. His guess was
the nearest for actual measurement
showed there were 20 1876 yards, or
II inches more than Mr.. Carrier
guessed.
Alfred LaBreck Of Augusta had the
second best guess for he estimated
there we're 80 yards in the window. He
lost out by couple of inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Mrs. l.. [. Deliver

The sudden passing Wednesday
night of Mrs. Carrie Dolliver at her
summer home at Weber Pond, &C.
casioned a feeling of personal loss to
large circle Of friends.
Carrie Hoyt Dolliver. daughter Of
Sarah Bangs Heath and Thomas
Carleton Hoyt, was born in Augusta,
and this city has always been her
home except for two years residence
in Massachusetts, following her mar
rage with DR.. L. L. Dolliver in 1894.
She Is survived by her husband, one
daughter, Katharine, and sister.
Mrs. Katharine Morrill,.
Services will be held at Plummer's
funeral parlors, 16 Pleasant street,
Friday at a p. M. Friends will
kindly omit flowers.
Mrs. Dolliver was charter MEM
Der of the Christian Science society
of this city, and was an earnest
worker, having faithfully held several
important offices in the church. Her
daily life was constant exempllh-
cation of the teachings of her re-
Igion, and no one who came in con-
tact with her SWEET and gracious per-
sonality could fail to- realize that
Love is reflected in love-"
Her friendship was gut not iiSHt-
Iv nor indiscriminately bestowed
but when given, it was never with
drawn. The loving greeting. the
ready sympathy in sorrow or IN 1oy'
the helpful wordfi, were never iach-
inc TO those who came within the
circle of her presence.
Into the sacred relations of wife,
mother and sister, it is not for even
the nearest and dearest of friends to
intrude. Only to those to whom her
passing means most of sorrow are
competent to speak of her wonderful
devotion. We who were on the out
side of that sacred scircle can only
silently offer them our heartfelt
sympathy. To them and to us the
memory of her life must remain
benediction whose influence will be
with us until are reunited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Saturday
Special Sales

Capital Clothing Co.. opposite nos,
once oHer mems kahki pant, $1.25;
boys, sSc: mems moleskin pant, $1.79;
mems uskide sole moccasin, $3.50;
boys, was; mems Goodyear well
shoes, 1895; boys s2.95; mems union
suits, Acc.
Sections Drug store calls attention
TO their window display of johnson
q Johnson first aid supplies.
]. A. Slosberg, next to 5 and 1oc
store, offers mems suits. $14.00; mems
work pants. $1.95; $3.50 dress shirt
95c; "Ide" $500 value, $3.50; Rice &
Hutchins $500 value. 1895; ladies
pat. Pumps. $2.95: mems and Boys
tennis, $1.00 pr;kahki pants, 95c pr;
athletic union suits, 45c.
At the Quality shoe store, broken
sizes in women's pumps and oxfords
SEAS. Other odd lots at $1.9S and a
few pairs at $1.0o.
A. F. Pierce offers Balbriggan
shirts and drawers 45c each, athletic
union suits, 45c: straw hats, sailors
$1.00, formerly sold as high as $3.45:
overalls, 95c; ladies' silk hose, all
colors, 45c.
]. B. Farrell Co.: $1.0o Sport Hose
sc, prs. for 1925; 75c Sport Hose
39c, 3 prs. for s1.00: SOC Fancy Hose
29c, 4 prs for s1.0o; CSC Assorted
Plain Color Hose. 5 pr. for $1.O0;
Fancy Cricket Sweater, Mems, for
S2.95; Boys for $195.
The great August Money Saving
Sale at Coughlin's Drug Store Is a
demonstration OF the saving power
of 10000 Rexall stores. Candy, Sta
tionery. Toilet Requisites, Puretest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
SOMERvILLE

SOUTH-Leon Bartlett. Of Angus
ia. Is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Hewett and
children passed Sunday in Augusta.
Mrs. E. w. Nutting and son, Ever
EFT. Jr.. Of Augusta. are visiting rlea-
tives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Howes, of ST.
petersburg, Fla. were calling on
friends in town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lyon and ME.
ces. the Misses Vera Tillson, and
Doris, Mildred and Florence Lyon,
OF Augusta, were callers at Mrs. T..
L. Hewett's. Monday.
w. B. Hewett has returned to his
home here after passing a few days
in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mrs. c. G. Dondero, accompanied by
Mrs. Angie. Fowler and daughter
Ruth. were business callers In All
gusta, Wednesday.
Mrs. Ward of Augusta Is the guest
Of her granddaughter. Mrs. Arthur
Davis, this week.
Usual dance at the Chelsea town
hall, a good crowd and the same good
time, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

dren, Of Jefferson, we're callers at the
home OF their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
e. Babb, Wednesday.
Mrs. Nellie Burnham and son KEEL
sey, were the guests of Mrs. Angie
Fowler, Tuesday.
The grange sent q shower OF post
cards to A. S. Fowler, Monday, which
was very much appreciated by him.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Dondero and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cummings and
Mrs. Harry Stone of Augusta and
Mrs. ]. Lewark of New York City,
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Lawrence of Gardiner. at
PemaQuid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

r.or E. Newbert Agency reports
Ine o,e Of the homestead property Of
ne sap Harry Pierce of s Summer
'lrset to Lewis A. Burleigh' Jr' Mr.
su e.v; will have possession Sep
BuISS Il and expects to occupy the
Ete mus., as, permanent home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold L. Pride,
Glenwood street, will leave today for
Waltham on brief business trip.
They plan to locate in that city a
little later, as Mr.. Pride has accepted
a position there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Friends of Mrs. Allies Wood of
Greenleaf street will be sorry to
know that she fell at her home Tues
day evening sustaining serious in
juries including a badly sprained
~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

DR.. Lewis L. Mann has purchased
a cottage near Hammond's Grove on
Lake Cobbosseecontee, also a tract
of land adjoining it on which he
plans to build cottages. for invest
ment. This land was bought from
Wallace Diplock through the H.
Gerstein Real Estate Agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Miss Clarinda Cloutier. Mrs. Da-
villa Cloutier of this city, and Miss
Gladys Cyr of Waterville left Thurs
day morning for Old Orchard, where
they will pass the remainder of the
v,aak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mrs. Scott W. Simpson of Portland
is visiting her brother, S. c. C.'Ward
and Mrs. Ward at their home on
School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Regular meeting tonight Of the
Royal Neighbors at G. A. r. hall, A
large attendance of officers and
neighbors is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Vera Brady of New York, who is
passing the summer at Lake Mariana
cook was a caller in Augusta. Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Peggy Haskell and Barbara Penn
have returned from Boston, where
they have been passing a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mrs. Chester Kingsley Of Bath was
in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Miss Amelia Falconi will leave to-
day for Bar Harbor, where she will
pass a week Of her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry n. Foss of
Washington, D. c., arrived in the
city Wednesday for a months visit
with relatives and friends. They
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton Wing also Of Washington,
D. c., who will make a short visit
with friends and relatives in the city.
The trip was made by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

A. B. Slocberg went to Portland,
Thursday, to see his father. Bennett
Slosberg, who is the Maine General
Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

John Pinkham and family. who
have been passing the week at Ocean
Point, have returned and left Thurs
day morning for Canada, whete they
will enjoy a weeks trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Almon Meservey of Belgrade
Lakes 5, was business caller In the
..r Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Jasper Gray Of windsorville was a
caller in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

and Rexall Products and Pure Food
Products during the month of Au.
gust at specially reduced prices. Here
is one example: Georgia Rose Tale,
19c. See ad in this paper.
Gregoire- Pellegrini - More good
looking Summer hats to close out at
s1.00 and $500 each. Just what you
want for your vacation. Also a fms
assortment of new felts and large
black hats at popular prices.
At D. w. Adams Co. Silk Dress
Sale today. 8 prices to close, $1,000
$500 and $1,000. All Wool Jersey
Dress Goods, 50 in. $1.S9 I'd. All SILK
Pongee, Toe I'D. New line OF colors
in Shanghai Suitings, all silk, $1.3s
yd. $1.25 Rayon Novelties, Csc per
yard.
LaBreck & Lishness offer: Heavy
Turk Towels, Col Border, for $1.00
Ruffied Curtain, Q IA yd. long. SIPS
Wash cloths. 10c ca. l Lot of Gre
tonne, 19c y1.
H. G. Barker CO. offer: Boys Sum-
mer Hats and Caps, Half price. Boys
! Knockers, $1.00 and $1.25 quality
your choice 79c. Boys Collie Hose
35c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

49, r f, Wallace of Cambridge,
Ne Ne Is visiting Mr., and Mrs. F. L.
Nass" at Island Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

r,,,or, Holway is visiting his
p rents Mr. .rea snd Mrs C. o. A0'wAS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

.,,. Gertrude Plaisted, formerly
M lsss city, is the guest of Miss
y . .t Partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

c.oree Purinton Of Lewiston. is
GeU ns friends In the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

,,sta Opera House Today;-
Aus(s;bson in 1.-THE Man in the Sad
BOOT o,9arion Mack in 1.-THE Carnival
Ne, ;, Mack Sennett Comedy WAN
GrL Iyillies." International News
teFIhs rranged with special music by
lN,,r;al orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08

any time to call elections, by pe1i-
ton, to decide the fates Of their dis
pensaries. Two years later the state
reeked with scandal. In response to
popular demand, the Legislature pro-
vided for another special election In
the 81 remaining dispensary counties.
Then amazing alliances and changes
developed.
The city of Charleston had 10 dis
pensaries and 200 practically licensed
bootleggers, paying fines at stated In
tervals and in regular amounts. Tne
bootleggers and their friends lined up
for the dispensary, which originally
they had fought bitterly. Some earn
est prohibitionists supported the dis
pensaries. fearing that if they were
closed, the bootleggers would multiply
indefinitely. The clergy divided.
Former enemies of the State barrooms
appeared as enthusiastic friends, and
former friends as implacable enemies.
There was general shifting and con-
fusion Of lines. the net result of
which was that of the Fl counties
in which elections were held Is voted
mo dispensary."
before a gathering of farmers, forsook
his child and advocated straight
Statewide prohibition, and that settled
it. The Legislature at the next ses.
sion adopted a stringent, "bone-dry"
prohibition law, by strong majorities
in both houses. The dispensaries
were allowed time in which to dispose
of remaining stock. The organiZa-
ton was dissolved. The experiment
of liquor selling by a State was fin
ished.