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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Snakes Deserve Protsotion

Contrary 20 popular belief. most
common snakes are neither OBJ
noxious nor poisonous, says the Bio
logical Survey of the United States
Department of Agriculture. The
prevalent dread of snakes Is due
largely to the fear of such venomous
species as the cotton mouth moe
easin, the copperhead, the rattle
snake, the massasauga, and the
coral snake. Although these poison
Gus snakes have no place in set
tied country, and efforts should be
made to eradicate, them. vet most
common snakes are beneficial in
their food habits and should be pro-
tected.
Wherever snakes are present In
abnormally large numbers there
must be an abundance of living
animal food In the vicinity to at
tract them. This food, consists
largely of injurious rodents and in
sects, pests of garden crops and
stored foodstuff. Snakes eat such
small living creatures as earth
worms, slugs, spiders. grasshoppers,
salamanders, small frogs, mice and
rats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Small Damage as
Car Bumps Another

4 Maxwell roadster parked at the
curb directly in front of Abraham
Josephs store, and owned by Bert
Clark Of China, Me-, was bumped by
another car at 2 o'clock Monday
morning. Although the colliding car
stopped to ascertain the damage
caused, Mr.. Clark neglected to get
his name. A bent mudguard and a
few dents were the only apparent
damage that resulted. The incident
was. however, reported to the police
by Mr.. Clark as a precautionary
measure in the event of any further
DEVELOPMENT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
FAIRFIELD

A public whist party was held in
the American Legion hall Friday
evening. Cards were senpoyed and
prizes were won by: Ladies, list. Mrs
Harold Leavens, End, Mrs. Beckett
of Waterville; gents, LIST, L. p To-
zier. 2nd. John Campbell. Refresh
ments of ice cream, assorted cake
and saltines were served. Another
whist party will be held next FRIDAY
evening, July 3. The public is cor
daily invited.
Miss Doris Brown was given a
farewell party by several of her
friends Friday evening at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Goodrich on
Bunker avenue. Singing. music and
games were enjoyed. Refreshments
of ice cream, cake and fancy
cookies were served. Miss Brown
left Sunday for Hartford, Conn,
where she will make her home.
jorie Condor. Virginia Aver, Urani,.
Van Dine. Esther Fuller, and Doris
and Phyllis Goodrich.
Fairfield is to be congratulated on
having passed a safe and sane
Fourth and but for the display Of
flags, the occasional f1recracker or
one would scarcely realize that it
was the Glorious Fourth. The
churches were well guarded by
policemen, so the bells failed to peal
forth their customary midnight mes
sages much to the relief of the citi-
zens who were not awakened from
their slumbers. Only one doorstep
and one street sign were discovered
to have wandered from their GUS
tomary places, proving that the boys
of the present generation are show
ing more wisdom than those in the
past in their manner of celebrating.
The annual bonfire on Main street
the night of the Fourth was attend
ed by a large crowd.
Mrs. Mary Wyman and grandson,
Robert Wyman, went to Waltham,
Mass, Sunday to visit her son and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Wyman.
Mrs. Gail Pollard passed the week.
end and holiday with her daughter
and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Hodgkins, at their cottage at Lake
Ccbbosseecontee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon Crummett
and children and Mrs. Charles
Crumnett of Clinton were shopping
in town Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Harold Clauson returned
Saturday to her home in Hartford
Conn, after visiting relatives in
town.
Miss Winonah Pollard passed
Sunday and the. Fourth at Snow
Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hustus and
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Wentwor N of
Benton passed the weekend and
holiday at the Hustus' cottage il,
Chamberlain.
William Spencer, Mrs. Bertha Fur
Der, Mrs. Caroline Brangtingham,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Furber
passed the weekend and holiday at
the Furbers' cottage in Southport.
The Misses Margaret and Doris
Mcclellan. who are employed in Bos-
ton passed the week end and holt
day at their home on West street.
Alfred Jones and daughter Ada,
and son Cecil of Rumford, Robert
Brown of Waterville and Mrs. ABB
bolt Adams of this town motored to
Brooks Sunday where they visited at
the Girls and Boys camps, Hay
SOCK" and "Passagassawamkeg."
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlin Of Waterville
are moving into the Fish house on
Kelly street, which they recently
purchased.
Mrs. Jennie Fish has returned to
Smithfield after passing q few days
in town.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Walker passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Police Called to
Break Up Free for
All i'm Waterville

A slight disturbance occurred be-
tween the hours of S and s p NJ. Sun
day at the corner of Pine and Grove
streets when party of brawlers wax
ed boisterous in contention. Although
a fist or two were brought into use to
emphasize certain points in the argu-
ment, all jawbones and other impor-
tant physical members were found
upon a casual survey to be intact. The
chief reveller who, it was said, started
the trouble. was taken to police head
quarters, where he will probably find it
necessary to explain his conduct to
Judge Charles w. Atchley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Welcome Com. Byrd

Boston, July 5-(P)-A historic fig
ure was welcomed today on a historic
spot. Amid a mass of people assem-
bled on Boston Common Lieutenant
Commander Richard f. Byrd. first to
fly over the North Pole. shared with
two companions of his flight, the
greetings of the city.
In a speech of acknowledgement
the flyer praised the men of his par
ty as the real heroes of the accom-
plishment and prophesied that air
planes would find theiy way to every
portion of the globe.
Commander Byrd and his compan-
ions motored here from. the former S
summer home in Dunstable. under a
State Police otorcycle escort. and at
Norumbega Park a group of National
Guard airplanes flew over the process
sion. Mayor Nichols and commit
tee joined the column at Lake street
and the next stop was the band stand
on the common.
There Mayor Nichols presented
swords to Byrd and his two expedi
tionu comrades, aviation polit FLOYD
Bennett and Lieutenant George o.
Neville. There were bouquets for
Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Byrd, the lat
ter unable to be present on account
of her mothers illness.
Mayor Nichols recalled Byrds work
at the Navy Yard here in organizing
the Naval Aviation Reserves and paid
his tribute to clear thinking backed
ly by courage" Professor Edward
P. Warner. of Massachusetts Insti-
tute of Technology. recently appoint
ed assistant secretary of war in
charge of aviation. and Commander
Francis J. Good, of the American Le-
gion. Massa chusetts Department, also
spoke.
Commander Byrd said in part:
IF those fifty young men are a
cross-section Of the yoang manhood
of the country, as ! believe they are
l believe we need have no fears for
its brilliant future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

It Is appropriate that the con-
ference will be held in Philadelphia
"a city 20 closely affiliated with
the career Of Americas great thrift
apostle, Benjamin Franklin. It Is
appropriate, too. that this confer
snca coming as it will on June 20.
will be on the eve OF the one hun.
dred and fift1eth anniversary of the
birth Of our nation. Good thrift 10
good patriotism, and any man who
practices 1t contributes directly to
the upbuilding Of his country.
1t Will be inter eeting to learn Just
how far the work Of teaching thrift
In the schools has progressed. It
Vas started at the Panama-Pacific
Exposition in San Francisco in
August 1918. when the Interra.
tionai Congress for Thrift sent reso.
buttons to the National Education
Association, recommending the ad.
visibility Of teaching thrift in the
schools. Accordingly, the National
Committee on Thrift Education was
appointed as one Of the standing
committees Of the National Council
of Education.
During the intervening eleven
years, the work has progressed
somewhat slowly at first. but al.
ways steadily-ard now moving
forward with tremendous mo-
meptum.
7 Let the teachings Of thrift in our
schools be given every encourage
ment By doing this We shall be lay.
ing most substan tial foundation for
the future progress OF our country.
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kennebec. S.
SUPERIOR COURT
April Term, 1926
Marion I. Bulger Lib't,
Alfred Bulger
Upon the annexed Writ and Libel It
is Ordered, that notice theheof he
given to the Libelee by publishing an
attested copy of the same, or an abb
stract thereof. together with this or
der thereon, three weeks successfully
in the Kennebec Journal, a newspaper
printed in Augusta in said County of
kennebec. the last publication to be
thirty days at least before the next
term of said Court, to be holden at
Augusta, within and for said County
of kennebec, on the first Tuesday of
September next, that he may then and
thereto if he see fit.
Attest; CIV. JONES. Clerk.
Copy Of Libel
The libelant alleges that she was
married to the said libelee at Boston
in the State of Massachusetts, on the
26th day of February 1928; that the
said libelant and libelee cohabited in
this State after their said marriage;
that the libelant resided in this State
hereinafter set forth, and had resided
here in good faith one year prior to
the date hereof; that the libelant has
ever been faithful to her marriage OBJ
legations, but that the said libelee has
been unmindful of the same; that on
ly deserted the libelant without rea-
sonable cause and has continued said
desertion for three consecutive years
next prior to the filing of this libel;
that being of sufficient ability he has
grossly, wantonly and cruelty neglect
ed and refused to provide suitable
maintenance for your libelant: that he
has been guilty of cruel and abusive
treatment and extreme cruelty to-
wards her, as follows, to wit:
That one child has been born to
them during their said marriage, now
living, viz: Genevieve NJ, Bulger, born
August 6, 1923.
Wherefore, she prays that a divorce
from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said libefee may be de-
creed, and that the care and custody
of their minor child may be given to
her; also that reasonable alimony be
decreed to her out of his estate; or in
lieu thereof that specific sum be
paid to her by him.
And the libelant further alleges that
she has used reasonable diligence to
ascertain the present residence of said
libelee, but is unable to do so, and
does net know where it is.
MARION 1. BULGER, Libelant.
Kennebec, SIS. March 90. 1926.-The
said Libelant made oath that the
above allegation as to the residence
of the Libelee is true.
Before me,
MARK ]. BARTLETT,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Attest: c. W. JONES, Clerk.
jn22, tues,5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Hold Oakland Man
AS Drunken Driver

George Philbrook Of Oakland, Me-,
was taken into custody yesterday at
! P. NJ. by Chief Fields of the State
Highway police for driving an Over
land touring car while under the in
fluence Of Intoxicating liquor. A call
was received police headquarters to
the effect that the car was seen on
the Oakland road with the driver in
a condition apparently unfit to oper-
ate a power-driven vehicle. AS a re-
suit Mr.. Philbrook was held at the
city building pending bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Yankees i'm London
Continued from Page one)


their guests my cordial greetings
and best wishes"
Secretary of State kellogg. who
was ambassador to Great Britain in
1924, sent the following message:
Remembering most asreeably my
attendance at the Independence Day
observance of the American Society
in London. when ambassador at that
| capital, on which occasion l had the
honor to serve as chairman, | desire
on this occasion of the society's cele-
bration of the 150th anniversary Of
the signing of the declaration of in
dependence. to renew my greetings
and best wishes to its members and
! to express my sense of deep gratifi-
cation at their patriotic ardor 1t
| speaks well for the permanency Of
our republic when residence abroad
even under the most favorable con-
ditions of government fails TO d.
minish by one iota the love of its
citizens or their devotion to the prin-
ciples upon it was found and has
grown to its present. great estate
Tracing the history of the Declara-
ton of Independence, DR.. Butler as
serted that it was document of
vital Importance not only to the
united States but to the British
| commonwealth of nations and to the
whole world
THE Declaration of Independence
was not the outgiving of a group OF
casual disturbers of the peace" he
said. 1T was a carefully weighed
statement of grievances. !. Ii
was carefully and thoughtfully con-
ceived, 1t was carefully and eloquent
ly expressed, and it was carefully
and judicially addressed, not to a
| sovereign or to government, but t !.
the population of mankind. 1t made
public law and it created a nation"
NO loyal Englishman of this day
and generation need look upon the
! Declaration of independence with
anything but satisfaction DR.. But
Ter said, for IL records in stately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Midnight Showing
Of Popular Play

A midnight performance Of "Ten
Nights in Barroom" was given In the
SllYert Theatre by the Knickerbocker
STOCK Company, now playing in this
city. The curtain went up at 1880 A.
NJ July 4. with as large an attendance
as might we'll have been expected con-
sidering the great number of people
leaving the city for the country for
the holiday week end. 1t did prove
however, somewhat Of an innovation
and those attending were little dis.
turbed by the outside celebration
which was kept well in hand at this
point by order Of the chief of police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Bride Davis

A very pretty wedding took place
Saturday at noon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter l.. Davis on
lower Main street. when their old
est daughter. Gertrude Frances
Davis became the bride of George
Gideon MacBride of Norfolk, Mass.
The house was prettily decorated
with evergreen, daisies and pink and
white peonies. The single ring SER
vice was performed by Rev. f. j.
Mooney of the Church of the Good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

fashion a great accomplishment of
English tradition. English conviction
and English ideals"
Among the guests were Vice Adj
miral Roger Welles of the u. S. N.
Pittsburgh, Commander Harvey
Delano, Captain William c. Watts.
Naval attache in London, Canadian
High Commissioner p. G. Larkin and
the diplomatic representatives of
Italy, China, Germany. Belgium.
Columbia, Peru. Cuba, Mexico, Vene-
zuela and Salvador.
Lady Aston and Viscountess Bryce
were prominent among the ladies
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

The mail box Of Mrs. E, C. Pratt
OF % Pleasant street was blown to
smithereens yesterday when some
over-mischievious boys, thinking it a
clever prank, crammed the recepta Gle
With flrecrackers and applied the
match. The police Were notified.
promptly investigating the matter,
put the boys had evidently beat a
nasty retreat under a barrage of
smoke,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Automobile Accident

An accident occurred yesterday
at the corner Of Summer and Gray
streets when a Buick car driven by a
Mr.. Lambert of Oakland struck the
four-year-old daughter of John Pa
polos Of this city. It is believed that
the accident was quite unavoidable
and that the little girl is not serious
ly hurt. DIR. Arthur Daveau was<call-
ed to attend her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

A pretty little parade Of about a
hundred children representing the
local Church Vacation School
marched down Main street yesterday
morning under flying flags and all. in
step. The girls and boys wore spec
tally designed caps. all the while fill
ing the air with lusty cheers for the
school and for the glory of Indepen-
dence Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
PLAN TO INCREASE THRIFT
IN U. S, SCHOOLS
by q. W. sTRAus,
Praaeent American eeelety fer
Thrift.

IT 10 Of speciaa interest and I'm.
T. portanoe to note that a national
conferunce Of educators has baer,
called 70 meet In Philadelphia this
summer for the purpose Of further
ing the thrift educational movement
in this country.
Reports will be submitted on the
progress that has been made In the
work Of teaching thrift in the
schools. and plans will be developed
for sttn farther developing this
great movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

A IRE. presumably started by some
automobile party Of Fourth of July
celebrators. blazed prettily in the dry
brush on the outskirts Of the Haine
farm on Western avenue Sunday aft
ernoon. Neighbors assisted in effectu-
ally srothering the flames, very little
damage resulting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

Among the minor accidents Of the
day might be cited the case Of NJ. P.
Morrow of % Spruce street who it
was reported struck Ford sedan
driven by Allie Vigue Of this city.
The two cars came together on IL
comic street. Very little damage re-
sulting to either car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
FARM MACHINERY

TIL. John Deere Line of Farm Ma
ehinery. formerly sold by the late r.
E.. Gerald has been taken over oy
Gerald Bros, Clinton, Me-, who VIII
carry a full line of this Machinery
and repairs. Tel. 5-3.
i1yod6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

The Central Fire station yesterday
answered two alarms for fires which
caused but little damage. One at .
A. NJ. was a slight roof fire at No 8
School street, also a roof blaze. Both
nres We're promptly extinguished
with chemicals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

Haine Theatre: Tuesday, July s
Michael Arlen's THE Dancer of Paris
with Dorothy Mackaill and Conway
Tearle; latest comedy and news reel
MI. Trembly at the Nurlitzer organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
WA \, NEWS
oSi1S1 i4' MAlN ST. VAUDEVILLE 500

Rev. and Mrs. T.. S. Walker Of Pleas.
ant street left Saturday for Lake Ma
ranacook, where they will pass tho
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

MISS Pauline Monahan, an operator
IN the local telephone exchange, went
TO Beisrade Lakes last Saturday for a
Two days outing with relatives at
their camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

There will be convocation Of Te-
comet Royal Arch Chapter. No. 50, at
Masonic hall Tuesday. July s. at $50
T. NJ. AL members are requested &c
make special effort to attend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

Mrs. c. w. Stewart, of Bingham,
was caller in this city Saturday
Mrs. Stewart went to Bangor later
to visit her husband, who has bust
ness there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril Forth. Edmund
Fortin, Mrs. James Bushey and Miss
Lillian Provost left last SATURDAY.
morning for Boston and Lawrence to
pass the week end visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George johnson and
children Of Greylock street left Satur-
dap for Ocean Point, where they will
pass the summer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

Silver Theatre: All this week, over
the His to the Poorhouse." played by
the knickerbocker Stock Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Opera House: Tuesday, July s, Ru-
dolph Schildkraut in His People"
The Sign of the Claw" featuring Pc
ter the Great, the marvel dog: COM
edy riot, A Royal Razz:" latest Pathe
News; Walter Hood and his orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

c D. Conner. president of Belgrade
Gables. Inc. Belgrade, Me-, passed
Saturday last in this city on busienss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

Sheriff John NJ. Eastman Of Augusta
was In the city Saturday last on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

because one woman 50 advises
~ others, and because doctors so
urge, most women are deserving the
old-tirne Sanitary pad" for new
and better way.
Eight in 10 better-class women
now use "KOTEX."
Discards as easily as a piece of
tissue. No laundry. No embar-
rassment.
Five times as absorbent as ordi-
nary cotton pads.
Deodorizes, thus ending ALL
danger Of offending.
Obtainable at ali drug and depart
ment stores simply by saying
. "KOTEX." You ask for it without
hesitancy.
Package of IL costs only a few
cents. Proves old ways a needless
risk. In fairness to yourself, try it.
koTex
No laundry-discard like tissue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
STATE OF MAINE

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kennebec. SIS
SUPERIOR COURT
April Term, 1926
Marion Ruloer Tib.f
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-05-19
ELECTRICLINE
TO CLEMENTS MAY
DEVELOP SOON

The Village of Clements, situated
Ii miles northwest of this city, may
be supplied with electric light and
power juice from Springfield's mu-
nicipal plant. That village now is
supplied by small private plant of
very limited capacity and the people
of Clements are anxious to connect up
with some concern that can be de-
pended on to furnish juice in larger
quantity and give service that can
be depended on Knowing that
Springfield's electric light service is
of the best, the people of our neigh
boring village are looking to this city
for electric service.
The village council of Clements met
with the Springfield council and may
or last Saturday afternoon to talk
matters over. Clements proposes to
build high tension line from that
village to the Springfield city limits
and make the service available to far
mers along the line. Springfield has
proposed to connect with tie proposed
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-05-19
Merchants Beware!

The attention of The Redwood Ga
zette has been called to the matter of
persons who claim to represent differ
ent advertising companies. The let
ter below was handed us by Red
wood Falls merchant:
May l, 1926.
Minneapolis, Mimi.
Dear Sir:
We have received word from var
ious sources that there are salesmen
out claiming to represent the Twin
City Advertising Co. soliciting adver-
Using on restaurant menu cards, for
which they are collecting money.
Our company, the Twin City Adver-
Using Company, is incorporated un-
der the laws of Minnesota and is en-
gagged exclusively in the manufacture
of advertising model electric cigar
lighters using the Exko patents, and
in selling advertising on these light
ers.
We do not publish menu cards and
have no salesman out soliciting such
advertising.
1t has been reported to us that or
ders taken by men claiming to repres-
ent US and for which money has been
collected have not been filled. One
report comes to US of a $3.50 check
issued at Baldwin, Wis, having been
raised to $3.50.
Will you please convey this inform
alton to your merchants so that they
may know these men have no author
ity to represent us and are not in