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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Portland, Oct. 6--Edward C. Plum
mer. Chairman of the U. S. Shipping
Board Planning Committee and Ad-
miral w. S. Benson are scheduled to
arrive in this city tonight from Bos-
ton to preside at the hearings to be
held Friday in Portland. These hear
ings are to be held for the purpose
of giving the people of Portland and
vicinity an opportunity of express
ing themselves on the best plans for
the building up and maintaining an
adequate Merchant Marine for COM
mercial and national security.
AS shipping in the United States
practically had its origin in New
England it was decided to rold one
of the first regional meetings in Port
land, for that city is recognized as
being deeply interested in all
branches of the shipping industry in
Guiding ship building, ship owner
ship, transportation, manufacturing
and import and export commerce.
Probably no two men in the SOW
eminent are better qualified to hold
hearings on the Merchant Marine
question than Commissioner Plum
mer and Benson. for each Of them
have devoted the major portion OF
their lives in developing the sea 20
ing business.
Commissioner Plummer was prac-
tically born in the industry for as a
boy he began work in the Freeport,
Maine, Ship Yards, and after gradu-
ating from Bowdoin in 1887 he de-
voted considerable of his time in
writing stories of shipping and the
sea- During the Spanish American
war he was pay master in the United
States Navy and for 81 years was
attorney for the Atlantic Carriers
Association. He was appointed a
Commissioner of the United States
Shipping Board in 1921. elected Vice
Chairman in 1923, and re-appointed
for six year period in 1924. From
1889 when he was Secretary of the
Bath, Maine. board of trade. his en-
tire time has been taken up in study
ing Shipping conditions here and
abroad.
Admiral W. S. Benson, born in
Bibb County, Ga, entered the U. S.
Naval Academy at Annapolis in
1872, and graduated in 1877. From
that period on the history of the
U. S. Navy and the life of Admiral
OClioO4l tOilIplSlSIS blSlIO GllQ TIC
lieutenant of 1877 after AZ years of
active service retired l.. 1919 as Ad-
riiral. During the war as Chief of
Naval Operations he was technical
head of the Navy and controlled and
directed the movement of all Naval
forces both at home and abroad He
was appointed Chairman of the L.
S. Shipping Board in 1920 and-in 1921
was named as Commissioner and in
1922, was re-appointed for term of
six years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Nye May Sing in
Lewiston Concert
Lewiston Journal

1t is hoped that one of the artists
whom Prof. Chapman has promised
TO add to the concert next Thursday
evening will be Roger A. Nye. the
gifted Maine tenor. who is to sing
at the Portland concerts.
Mr.. Nye sings the opening night
OF the Festival in Portland. as
obadiah In the oratorio Elijah. -
and is one Of the soloists at the arr
lists matinee Wednesday. He got
a fine reception at the Bangor Fes-
tival.
At the time of his decision to
make his voice his profession, Mr.,
I'VE was employed in the office of
william 2. Gray in Lewiston and
has a very large circle of friends
mere, who have watched his rapid
rise to the front ranks with great
satisfaction, and would be very glad
to have the opportunity of hearing
him.
This gifted young tenor has won
instant success wherever he has
made an appearance, both in this
country and in Europe. He possess
es a voice of singular beauty, with
rare, sympathetic quality.
He was born in Fairfield. Me-, and
received his early musical training
from his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Service League of
Green Street Church
To Meet on Monday

Grin B. Frost, who is now vice
president of the Service League of
the Green Street Methodist church,
will assume the duties of president
at a meeting to be held next Mon
day evening at $50 in the vestry of
the church. He will succeed Chap
lain Allison J. Hayes of the Nation
al Soldiers Home of Togus. who
has been president of the organiza-
ton since it's inception last June
and who has resigned on account of
accepting the pastorate of the Meth
odist church at Bar Harbor.
The meeting next Monday evening
will be in the nature of a farewell
to Chaalpin and Mrs. Hayes. Not
only the members of the league, but
all of the church members are in
vited to be present. There will be
an oyster supper, after which Chap
lain Hayes will speak.
Chaplain Hayes will preach his
first sermon at Bar Harbor next
Sunday, but will return to continue
his work as chaplain at the Home
on week days through the month OF
October. Chaplain CRUDE B. Corn
ish Of the 103rd regiment of the
Maine National Guard, will supply
as chaplain at the Home during the
Sunday services in October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Closing Dance at
The Willows

The farewell dance at The Will
lows pavilion on Tuesday evening
was crowned with success, due TO
the very large attendance of old and
new dance friends.
George Manson and his musical
aids outdid themselves it seemed and
everyone present from all appear
ances enjoyed a very pleasant eve
ming. One of the features of the
occasion was the awarding of The
willows loving cup. There were
many contestants in the waltz con-
test and competition was keen. The
decision was finally made, however
by vote of the four judges, also by
popular vote from the crowd, in ia
vor of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hardy of
Smithheld.
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson. owners
OF the pavilion, and Mr.. Vigue, who
has been the manager this season.
were strong in their expressions of
appreciation for the patronage that
has been given the past summer
right up to the closing night.
1t is certain that the dancing pub-
lie will await the re-opening of the
season of 1927 with pleasant antici.
patton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
WEEKS MILLS

Mrs. F. F. Moves and son. Carlton
started for Phoenix, Arizona. Mon
day morning where they will pass
the winter. Mr.. Moves will go later
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Taylor have
returned to their home in this place,
from Capitol Island where they have
been during the summer.
Mrs. Irene Segee has gone to Bos-
ton, where she has employment
Miss Rena Seekins was at home
from Augusta for the weekend.
w. w. Wood is putting up a port
able mill on the mill pond here.
Mrs. Myrtle Brown attended the
Teachers Convention in Augusta.
Friday.
Mrs. May Miller is boarding with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Manning.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. White were
business callers in Augusta, Satur-
day
Mrs. Higgins will preach at the
Chapel Sunday afternoon at 2 80.
F. F. Noyes is boarding at Fred
Manning's until he leaves for the
West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
City Government to
Have Special Session
On Playground Project

A special meeting of the Augusta
City Government will be held on Fri
day evening at City Hail. according
to notices which are being distribut-
ed to the members of the Board of
Aldermen and the Common Council,
at which time the question Of taking
certain land at the north end of the
city for playground and park, will
be taken up.
An order providing for the taking
of land on Mt. Vernon avenue now
owned by Joseph A. Shaw. was pass
ed at the last regular meeting of the
city government, but through failure
to publish the notice of a hearing on
this order it was found necessary to
go through the procedure again.
The notices which are being dis
tributed to the members of the city
government state that the meeting is
being called for the purpose of acting
upon petition signed by at least 80
tax paying citizens. asking that the
city take over the above named land
with the buildings thereon. the dam
and rights Of fowage. also for the
purpose of acting upon any other
order that may be presented in this
connection and finally to act on any
petition which may be presented for
the purpose of taking any land in
Augusta for playground and park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
SUGGESTS LAW TO
| GOVERN SALE WOOD
for FUEL PURPOSES

Vico G. Isola, executive secretary
of the Maine Hardwood Association,
whose attention was called to the
difficulty arising over the measure
ment of hardwood as sold locally for
fuel, stated this morning that sim
liar conditions are known to exist
in many of the other towns and
cities throughout the country.
During the war the fuel admin
istration in Connecticut conducted a
searching investigation of the man
ner in which wood was being sold
in that State, visiting the woodyards
and looking into the matter thor
oughly," he said. Ralph c. Hawley
of the Yale Forestry school was in
charge of the investigation. and
some interesting facts in connection
with the selling of wood were
brought to light"
He continued: "The average per-
son will tell you that when cord
of four-foot wood is cut and piled
up it will increase in bulk. AS a
matter of fact. when cord Of four
foot wood. containing 12S cubic feet,
is sawed into 2 foot or 16 inch
lengths, and piled, 1t makes only
ITO cubic feet, while IL it is sawed
into foot lengths it makes but sc
cubic feet. In cutting the wood up
you saw the bends and curves out
of it, enabling it to be piled much
closer than is possible in the four
foot lengths"
Mr.. Isola recently purchased a
cord of sawed stove-wood, which
whent piled and scaled proved to
contain but y cubic feet, and said
today that the present method OF
handling this commodity is slipshod
and should be changed, as the profits
now made on the sale of wood in
many cases are as high as So or more
per cord.
The fair way to handle this sit.
uation would be to frame a law re.
quiring the purchaser to buy cord.
wood at the rate of 12S cubic feet
to the cord, and stovewood at the
rate of ITO and 96 cubic feet per
cord, according to the lengths into
which 1t is sawed" he declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Mrs. Mary Aanes Merrill

Mrs Mary Agnes Merrill, widow Of
the late Rev. B. B. Merrill, diel
about 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
al the home of her son, Arthur S.
Merrill of Prospect street. She was
u years of age. Mrs. Merrill, who
came to this city about four months
ago to live with her son, had been an
invalid for the past three years. She
was a member of the CONGREGATIONAL
church of Skowhegan. her husband
having been the pastor of that
church for eight years.
Mrs. Merrill is survived by three
sons, Clifton E. Merrill of Brewer:
Albion w. Merrill, of Taunton. Mass,
and Arthur S. Merrill of Augusta,
Funeral services will be held Friday
morning at 10 o'clock from the
Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home
and the remains will be taken to
Sandy Point. Stockton Springs,
where conlmittal services will be
held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
CHURCH HILL

Russell Z. Foster who attends U.
of NJ. was at home over the week
end.
Mrs. Fred Written and little son.
Fred Jr., of Bangor street visited
her sister, Mrs. w. o. Gilley and
family Monday.
Elmer Ellis of Cross Hill, called on
Harry Soule one day last week.
d. z. Foster is filling Burton
Cross silo with his new tractor.
Harold Glidden had a piece of
steel removed from his eye by a
specialist, recently.
Miss Marjorie Cunningham, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cum
bingham, who was operated on al
the Augusta General Hospital last
week. is getting along as we'll as can
be expected.
Miss Ethel StackpoIe. who has
employment in Kittery passed Sun
day at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G.. B. Stackpole
Mrs. Louise Gerard and Miss An
gle Glidden of Cross Hill called on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Mrs. Edna Taber Of Sou.
this week. ula d
Misses Louisa Cunn,,..
Arlene Pearl were Il Isra
Saturday evening. "atea
Mrs. Carrie spauIdino
or at Weston Smart's Iss. "as II
Smart is on the sick list Wssk
School was closed Frs
teacher, Miss Thlrza. Fay
tended the Kennebec conrss
ers' Convention. q
Charles Tuesley retur,.,
TO his home in Woburn NJ n
Wednesday before NJ s
Miss Arlene Pearl and r. "
Pearl were afternoon eaiIas
and Mrs. John Pearl n ~ y q
Thursday morning the ,o mslssi
motored to Harpswell -''asi
Lawrence Barry Of Aru.
Quoted the services AZ
house Sunday, and chosa 'Hs
from the 14th Chapter !, "
Saturday evening a hox .aalsl
entertainment win be hsia
Bolton Hill school house !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Kiwanians to Observe
Fire Prevention Week

The regular luncheon meeting of
the Kiwanis Club to be held this
noon at the Augusta House will be
in observance of Fire Prevention
Week and Mayor Ernest L. Mclean,
Chief Engineer George McCurdy of
the Augusta Fire Department, and
members of the committee on fire
department of the City Government
will be special guests.
Wilbur D. Spencer, Insurance Com
missioner Of Maine will be the
speaker of the occasion and his topic
will be Fire Prevention in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
North Augusta
Grange Fair Today
If Pleasant

Because of the stormy weather
there were but few in attendance
at the North Augusta Grange fair,
which was scheduled for Wednesday.
Because of this the fair will be con-
tinued over today.
An interesting exhibit of fancy
work and a collection of beautiful
flowers were in place Yesterday.
while the cooked food, candy and
needlework tables were well filed
with goods for those who wished to
purchase. The ever-alluring fish
pond was in working order but
anglers were few in number while
guesses on the quilt and the num-
Der OF beans in the bottle were slow
ana lar between, owing to the few
in attendance.
With good day today, everything
points to a most successful and well
attended fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
PUBLIC invited TO
FUNERAL ], FRANCIS
MACNICH0L TODAY

The funeral services Of the late
James Francis MacNichol will be
conducted at 8 o'clock this Thursday
morning at the Elk's Home on Win
throp street, with the Rev. A. Fran
els Walch of the Winthrop Street
Universalist Church officiating. 1t Is
anticipated that there will be large
attendance of brother members of
Augusta lodge of Elks, and all
friends Of the late Mr.. MacNichol
and the general public are cordially
invited to the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

their sister, Mrs. Harry Soule, Tues
day evening. ~,
The Sunday evening services Will
he continued at the Church Hill
Chapel. Everyone welcome. Sun
day School at 1890 A. M. as usual
and evening meeting begins at 7.3O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Haseltine and
two children, Carolyn and kenneth
were guests of relatives in Dexter
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherburne Bridges
and little son, Junior, of Kittery
who have been visiting their aunt
Mrs. G. 3. Stackpole returned home
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
MANCHESTER

The Manchester Farm Bureau will
hold a banquet Saturday evening,
October 9, at 7.30, in the Grange
hall. All members not solicited
please bring pastry. The banquet
is for the membership drive. All
friends who would like to join the
Farm Bureau are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
BOLTON HILL

Charles Howe returned Tuesday to
Riverside, after passing the week
end at his home.
Fred Doe of South Gardiner, is
boarding at Clifton Spaulding's.
Noyes Wheeler of Hallowell was a
business caller on the Hill. Tuesday.
Louisa Cunningham Is working for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

The first regular meeting of the
Augusta B. p. w. Club, which was
to have been held Wednesday at the
camp of Henrietta Burns. was post
poned and the meeting will be held
this evening at 7.30 at the rest room
of the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. William Pinette Of
10 Quimby street are receiving con-
CALCULATIONS on the arrival of baby
girl at their home on October 4.
The little miss weighed seven pounds
and has been given the name of
elizabeth Alice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Baptist Mems Club To
Hold Banquet Meeting

The Mems Club Of the Penney
Memorial church will hold their
first meeting and banquet of the sea-
son in the dining room of the church
this evening. While the attendance
and interest last year was fine, there
is every indication that the coming
series of meetings will be still more
successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

The meeting of the Ball Bird Club,
which was to have been held yester-
day, will be held today at Weber
Pond at the home of Mrs. Frank
Holmes at Camp Ouidenard. Mem
bers are requested to take the IL
o'clock car from Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Chase and
their son, Stanley Chase of this city,
and Mrs. Jennie Gould of Camden
were inadvertently omitted from the
list of out of town guests attending
the wedding of Mrs. Theodore Col
son, nee Miss Viola Seekins, which
occurred at Belfast and was recent
ly reported in this paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
RUPTURE
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For Men, Women
and Children
COMING TO
AUGUSTA
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of ADAMS, N. Y.

The Rice Rupture Method Expert
personal representative of William
S. Rice, Adams, n. Y, will be at the
Augusta House Augusta, Me-, from
Friday noon Oct. s, until Saturday
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Don't miss this great opportunity
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
LOCAL NOTICE

DR.. A. H. Sturtevant announces
that being obliged to leave present
offices over Augusta Trust Co., after
Oct. l, will be found at 255 Water
St, entrance opposite State Trust
Co.. the Bank with Chime Clock.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

The next regular meeting of the
Augusta Study Club will be held
Friday afternoon at o'clock at the
home of Mrs. A. Francis Walch, IL
Elm street. Mrs. Webster is the as
sisting hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

The Merry Christmas Club will
meet Thursday evening with Mrs.
Joseph Sivret, 20 South Chestnut
street. All members try to be pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Charles Farnham OF Pearl street
has had a telephone installed at his
residence, the number being 1295-Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Owing to small overhead we can
save you money for we now stock
wallpaper as well as hang it. Get
chells Paint Shop, SO Bridge ST.,
Augusta. Tel 213-W. oct7d9t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Boy Scouts will hold their
meeting at the American Legion hall
at 7.30 tonight. All those who missed
the corn roast must be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07
Miss Grav,s Dancino CIa..e.

Miss Dorothy Elise Gray will open
her dancing classes at Union hall on
Nov. / and 2. There will be classes
in character. interpretative, toe, tap,
eccentric and modern ballroom dane
1ng.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

Mrs. Laura Knight Of this city is
visiting in Skowhegan for few days
before leaving for Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

LUTHER BURBANK OUTDONE
"Thats PEACH OF A DRESS
Twenty times every day
The LADIES remark to KATHERINE GRAY
Luther Burbank grew peaches goosebery tree
But he couldn't change DRESSES to Peaches, not he
Something and different in Dresses arriving da
KATHERINE GRAY'S NEW DRESS SHOP
263 Water ST. Over Downing's Music Store Tel In
oct5-7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-07

WIN. S. RICE, Inc, ADAMS, N. Y
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Evening star., 1926-10-28

Michigan'S Wolverines, invading the
NaVy'S stronghold in a game at Balti-
more, and Knute Rockne's Hoosiers
tackling Georgia Tech at South Bend.
Ind, are strongly favored to win. but
the other Middle Western contenders
face less promising prospects of vic
tory. Neither Michigan nor Notre
Dame has tasted defeat SO far, and
both figure III the front ranks of
teams seeking national championship
recognition.
Illinois entertainS one of the East s
most powerful bidders for title honors
in Pennsylva MIA which will go West
with high hopes Of atoning for the
stunning reverse that iRed" Grange
and the Illini handed the Quakers in
the mud of Franklin Field last Fall
Missouri, champion of the Missouri
Valley Conference in 1925, meets an
other strong and unbeaten array in
West Virginia The Missourians
haven't been defeated either, but they
have been tied twice and the Noun
taineers appear to have an edge for
the contest scheduled at Morgan
town, w. Va.
The Haskell Indians have their war
paint on for Bucknell which has
not measured quite up TO its usual
standard this year in spite of the
coaching efforts of Uncle Charley"
Moran, who guided the Centre
ColonelS to national fame few years
ago.
Michigan State. which gave Cor
nell something of n scare two weeks
ago. makes another Sortie into New
York TO engage Colgate, with a keen
battle in prospect.