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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Meeting of Parent Teacher Asso'n

The Hallowell Parent Teacher as
ISOLATION met last evening at the high
school. There was a short program
The teachers spoke on the various
ways in which parents could be OF
help to teachers in their work. The
high school orchestra under the di-
rection of Miss Melva Pettingill of
the faculty furnished music.
Work done in high school was on
exhibition. including posters of the
science and Latin departments, ex-
amples of typewritir- from the COM
mercial department, and themes and
note books from the English depart
ment. The science posters We're of
particular interest, giving practical
illustrations of food values.
All the rooms of the building were
open for inspection, and many of the
parents and friends of the school
TOOK advantage of the opportunity
to go over the school and learn of the
splendid equipment that Halloween
furnishes its high school boys and
girls.
There was opportunity for CONVEX
satlon and renewal of acquaintance
between teachers and parents at the
close of the program Refreshments
OF cocoa and cake were served by a
committee of high school girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Large Audience
At Opening Night
BoWdoin Musical Clubs

The Bowdoin College Musical Clubs
opened the 1926 season in an auspi-
cious manner presenting a program Of
classical and popular selections at the
Gardiner Shrine Club auditorium last
evening. Despite the storm there was
a large attendance and those present
enjoyed a college glee club program of
the highest order. Both the Glee Club
and the Musical Club gave separate
numbers and then combined for the
Bowdoin songs. The ukelele speciality
presented by Richard G. Wignot, and
the work of Mr.. Thompson. the soloist
of the Glee Club, proved to be features.
Especially pleasing were the selections
by the quartet composed of James
Thompson, Alfred Strout. Don Mar
shall and John Hagar. James E.
Thompson was the Glee Club leader,
while Gordon e. Armstrong was leader
of the Musical Club.
The program: Bowdoin songs, "Rise,
Sons of Bowdoin," and Wen Sing to
Old Bowdoin," combined clubs; march.
"Sky Pilot" (Rolfe). lnstrumental
Club; Men of the Trail" (Ruffner)
Glee Club: ukelele speciality, r. G.
Wignot; "Told at Twilight {Eueter),
Instrumental Club; quartet selection;
specially by Bowdoin Polar tFBears;
tenor solo, James Thompson:s Roy of
the Hills" (Kinder). Glee Club; Oper-
attic Mingle (arranged BY Berry,, In
strumental Club; Bowdoin I songs,
"Bowdoin Beata" and phi Chi" COM
bined clubs.
The Bowdoin Polar Bears, composed
of a group of members of the Musical
Club who were heard in several popu-
lar hits of the season. FURNISHED music
for the dancing which followed the
concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Gardiner Will
Send Large Crowd
To Cony Contest

Gardiner High plans to send up the
largest delegation of fans to Augusta
tonight that ever attended an out of
town game. The majority of the fans
will leave Gardiner at $50 or on the
6.56 train. The game will be played
in City Hall and will start at 7.30 P.
M. Evidently Gardeners hopes of a
double victory are high for the crowd
is planning to come home cheering,
George Vinal, physical director at
DeerinG High school one of the best
known officials in the State will ref
cree both games, so satisfaction in
this regard is assured both Cony and
Gardiner. Despite the outcome of
this battle the losers whoever they
may be will have another chance for
revenge for the second game of the
series will be played at the Gardiner
gym on February 26th
Pupils who are registering for the
Standard Training school for reli-
gious education will find it to their
advantage to apply for text books not
later than Sunday, before the open
ing of the sessions. and the books
may now be had of the committee in
charge of the registration, at cost
prices for the books. A successful
school is in view. the committee re-
ports, if those already enrolled all
attend and those promising support
hold good. 1t is an opportunity for
teachers and leaders that has not
heen available until recently and Gar
diner is fortunate in securing one of
the schools this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
LARGE NUMBER
ATTEND BANQUET
At N. {. vESTRY

One hundred and fifty boys and men
gathered at the Highland avenue
Methodist Episcopal church yestry
Thursday evening for banquet. the
boys being the guests of the men. and
they entertained each other for two
hours with varied and enjoya BILE
program. The affair being started
with group singing. Hon. o. B. CIa-
son introduced DR.. III. B. Haskell as
master of ceremonies. After the fine
food had been cared for, this being
served by the ladies of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society, and the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Socie-
ty, the mems quartette consisting Of
DR.. H. M. Church. Earl Hinckley, C.
c. Bufch and r. III. Hill rendered a
received. Miss Evelyn Wakefield, and
Miss Doris Colby gave a piano duet
that was splendidly performed. DIR.
Haskell presented Carleton Blair who
told the big men what a small boy
thought of them. The speech was a
gem of wit. He hoped some day to
wear a hat as big as the men did.
but he did not want to wear as big
shoes. The men saw the point amid
nprorious alughter. Percy Tibbetts
told the big men what medium sized
boy thought of them. Tears came to
the eyes of some of the men when
this boy said "if more good big men
would chum with the boys, less bad
big men would get Them" The speech
of Andrew Henderson well known and
popular High School athlete was one
of the best ever put over at big
gathering like this. Principal Taylor
answered for the men. DR.. Haskell in
troduced him as rather arge for his
size" 1t is not too much to say that
Principal Taylor carried both men
and boys by storm. The Church
school basketball team was then
presented. Andrew Henderson, coach,
George Blaisdell Captain, Harold
Berry, manager and their new lead
err E. T. Reach. This was a real
worth while affair long to be remem-
bered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22

Augusta Legion
Minstrels Score Hit

The James Fitzgerald Post, Ameri.
can Legion OF Augusta put on their
sixth annual minstrel show here
Thursday evening and which was
greeted by full house. Major Don
Metcalf acted as interlocutor in a
very able manner. The jokes were
well selected and delivered in q
pleasing manner. The end songs
were by Essex" Carpenter. Burger"
Bressette; Traveller Merrill, Taxi
Tetu, Dresser" Soule and TACK
hammer" Royce and were very well
rendered ana each man was called
back several times. The speciality
dance by Babe Adams as first
class aid he was obliged to respond
to three encores. Mrs. ElleE Gildeas
Speciality Irish Jig was the hit of the
evening. The cake walk by little
Miss Mary Nelson and Master David
Berube was another excellent rrm-
Der. The Kinky Kids parade with
Don Metcalf singing the number was
another hit. MeSsrs. Chester Claff and
John Jenkins In monologue and banjo
selections and the grand finale closeA
the show. The chorus Of IS voices
was very good and helped in a lar"e
measure to put the entertainment
over with a bang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Farmingdale
Residents Beat
Record Boston PAPER

Apropos of an item appearing in
"ecent issue of one of the big Boston
dailiec regarding the record of one
goman livir~ in the same house for
5 years it is interesting to note that
Farmingdale has two residents who
an better this record by seven or
eight years. Miss Theresa Ballard,
who was SO years of age last October
has lived for that period of time in
the house on Main avenue which was
built by her grandfather. She lives
alone, is very active and admired and
respected by her townsfolk. On
Bowman street in the same town
lives Miss Helen Cox, who will be 80
next July, and here again is an in
stance of having lived in a house
during that period of time. This
house was built by the occupants
father, and Miss Cox lives with her
sister. who has lived some time in
other places: Both these two grand
old ladies of Farmingdale are pre-
pared to present their claim for any
New England record of having. lived
in the same, house for a lifetime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Mrs. Nancy r. Carlton

Mrs Nancy F. Carlton died early
Thursday morning at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Emma Haskell,
33 Academy street. after an illness
of twelve weeks. Until she fell, last
October. breaking her hip, she was
unusually vigorous for her years.
She was born Dec. 10. 1884. in
Boothbay, Me-, the third daughter of
Joseph and Hannah Stoddard Huff
of that town. She married in Edge
comb, Me-, Joseph Sherman. Three
children were born to them, Everett,
Emma. Lois and Alan Joseph. Jo-
seph Sherman died in 1865 from a
wound received in the civil war and
his widow married Asaph A. Carl
ton of Winterport. Me-. also a civil
war veteran. No children were born
of this marriage.
For the past ten years, since the
death of her second husband, she has
made her home with her daughter,
Mrs. Haskell. Mrs Carlton was a
real daughter of the war of 1912 and
a real granddaughter of the war of
the Revolution.
She outlived b. more than % years
all of her large family of brothers
and sisters. She is survived by one
SUI, AidH Joseph OIL BOSTON, VINO Is
at this time critically i'll, one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Haskell of Hallowell; two
granddaughter. Miss Jessica J. Has
kell of Hallowell and Mrs. Ruby Coan
of Hudson, Mass; also four great
grandchildren. Norman Temple Coan,
Clement Liebermannn Coan and
Sherman Coan, all of Marlboro, Mass.
Funeral services will be held from
the home of her daughter. 33 Acad-
envy street, Sunday afternoon at o.
clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Hallowell Sale
Causes Excitement

No one who was in HaIlor.s
streets yesterday would doub. =
the G. Il. Warner store ia pu,e'
Hallowell on the map In larea 7.
tiers. AT half past eight in the mo-.
ing the crowd waiting to eet i.
the store reached two blocks in 80
direction and both the Augusta =,
Gardiner bound cars brought mors !.
swell the numbers. On the opno.;.,
side of the street a few men o.,
with broad grins at the crowd 4.
woman on the edge of the crav,
observing this, voiced her Opinion !
NJ uncertain terms: See those ~.
canning" But L take notice nv H..
band told me not to come hn...
without handkerchief and stockin,s
for him and knee pants for the boss
Al Gardiner of the city poH..
force was on guard at the door !,
the morning and Harry F'oote m Il.
afternoon. Patrons were admitssa !,
the front door till the store was ri
then the doors were closed N thes
corners had made their selections ~
departed by the back entrance. WI.
a second lot was let in. In spite 4
the snow the waiting throng@ha,ds
lessened all day. Mr.. Warner had
force of 80 women clerks and sey.,
men, to handle the crowds, and ever.
thing had been so carefully PLAINS
beforehand that things moved viii
swiftness. Andrew Tibbetts Of POr.
laid was in charge of the sale sM
Mr. Merricil uf Augusta carue ion,
al3 assisted.
There were moments of exciteme
and thrills without number. Tu
women tainted. One of these woms
got pushed against the door. Sh
was taken to her home in the Wa.
ner car after she recovered from hs
faint. There were many weary feet
both of clerks and of patrons, bU
many satisfied bargain seekers. The
sale was the largest that Wang
has yet put across. the .argcst Hal.
lowell has ever seen. This historr
store established in the sixties b.
Mr.. Warmers father, saw It's rts
exciting day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
NATIONAL home

officer of the day. Capt. George D.
Herriott.
Chaplain Hayes announces that he
will speak Sunday on iii John. the
Youth"
Ivy L. Kierstead has been granted
a furlough to visit relatives in Ban
gor.
The pictures for Friday evening
will be, Douglas MacLean in In
troduce Me" with Pathe News and
comedy.
The funeral of the late Gorhanl d.
Richards will be held in the Home
chapel at 10 Friday, Rev. A. G. Hayes
officiating.
Joseph o. Roux. late Co. G. 26, U. s.
Inf, and Dominica Paloslsy. late Co.
C. 102, u. 8. Field Art, have been
granted discharges from the Hou.e.
The regular meeting of Ensign
Worth Bagley Post, No. 8 v. F. W.,
will be held at $50 Sunday afternoon
in G. A. r. hall. At this time arrange
ments will be made and committee
appointed for the annual Smoker"
to be held in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Russia's War Blame

The hitherto unknown fact that
Russia, during the ominous days of
July 1914, sought to avert war by
recommending that Serbia adopt the
policy of passive resistance and ap-
peal to the Great Powers for protec-
ton from AUSTRIA suggestion
which Serbia refused to follows
disclosed by r. C. Binkley. Librarian.
Hoover War Library, Stanford Uni
versity, in an article in the Current
History Magazine. Mr.. Binkley ex-
plains that there recently came to
light in the archive collection of the
Hoover War Library the journal of
the meeting of the Russian Council
Of Ministers on July "a. 1914. This
journal" Mr.. Binkley adds, lis a sig
nificant document on the origin of the
World War and is herewith publish
ed for the first time"
Following the authors review of
the journal, the English translation
of the document is published in it's
entirety. The Council Of Ministers
met in Petrograd at P. NJ, on July
"a, just >twenty-one hours after
Austria had delivered her ultimatum
to Serbia. The Council decided that
Sazonov, the Russian Foreign Min
lister, who was present at the meet
ing, send telegram to Serbia. The
message, which Mr.. Binkley COM
ments was "singularly pacific in
Tone" suggested that Serbia should
offer no armed resistance, but in
stead should draw up an appeal to
the Great Powers proclaim the inn
possibility of taking up the unequal
combat and beg the intercession OF
the Powers, relying on their sense OF
Justice. Serbia, however. passed the
issue to Austria by suggesting that
that nation lay the dispute before the
Powers, an attitude. Mr.. Binkley
comments, which made It Impossible
Tor Sazanov peacefully to "Europ-
eanize' the question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
NO MORE GAS
IN STOMACH
Daily Use Of Bisurated Magnesia
Keeps Stomach Healthy and Free
From Indigestion

Gas in the stomach and Indigestion
are due, in nearly every case, to the
presence of harmful acid in the stom-
ach. creating sourness, fermentation
and the pain of delayed digestion.
These dangerous and unpleaant condi-
lions may be stopped instantly and fur
Their attacks prevented by the daily
use. following meals. of Bisurated
Magnesia. which neutralizes the dan
gerous acid the moment it forms in
the stomach and thus permits easy,
painless, natural digestion. Bisurat-
ed Magnesia is the surest and quick
est stomach anti-acid In the world and
is perfectly harmless to use. It is
daily used by thousands Of people all
over the civilized world. The cost is
trifiing and it can be obtained either In
powder or tablet form at any we'll
stocked drug store. Do not confuse
with other forms of Magnesia. Insist
on Bisurated. Try a package today,
and say goodbye to stomach trouble
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
The Coliseum

The regular two feature showing
will be the attraction at this most
popular playhouse for the week end.
Friday and Saturday Mr.. Boyle has
contracted for wonderful array of
talent in the screen world, for none
other than the most beloved star of
filmdom will be seen in Scandal
Street" Miss Madge Kennedy, sup
ported by Niles WEIGH are seen in
this masterpiece of direction by
Whitman Bennett under the Shall
lenberger banner. Dick Hatten in
1.-The Rip Shorter assisted by
Marilyn Mills and her two wonder
horses are to be seen in the regular
week end Western. These almost
human beasts of burden are making
friends without number for these
fast moving, soul thrilling pictures.
Miss Peggy Martin will sing Irving
Berlin's latest melody IT Never
Knew" with illustrated slides. while
Richard Lloyd and Vivian Mayo will
be seen and heard in a very enter
tanning song and patter sketch en-
titled. Take A Pill" These three I'M
firing artists have done much to
make Boyle's pictures the amusement
center of Gardiner. The regular car
toon com s~1v Laundry" and it will be
on a par with comedies Of the same
variety. The two show policy will
continue for Saturday EVENINGS as
in the past. first show at $50, the
second at S15,-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
HAND IN HAND
CLUB DISRANDS

AT meeting held yesterday af
ternoon at the home of the president
Mrs. Mary Peters, Hand in Hand
Club of Granite city Grange voted
to disband. All articles of fancy
work on hand will be sold and with
the money already in the treasury
VIII be kept as memorial fund for
the deceased members of the club.
The club. which is not quite a year
OLD. and which was formed for work
IN connection with the newly organ
ized Granite City Grange, has a
splendid record of work accomplish
ed by an organization with small
membership. The report of the
treasurer. Mrs. Harvey Crimmin.
presented at this meeting shows in
detail just what the club has done.
Organized March 9. 1926 with IL
members with the total at the pres
ent time IL. one having passed away.
First Entertainment of the club
was in Firemens Hall. 1t was got
ten up and managed by our presi-
dent. Mrs. Peters, with net proceeds
OF Sl7.12 which was spent by the
president for utensils for the kitchen
of the Grange. The next was n ba-
zaar and sale at City Hall with net
proceeds of S6242. with dues and
fancy work sold by Mrs. Boothby
5000. making a total of cash re-
ceived $7272.
Cash paid out since May &c, 1925:
Postage on bed spread .25. June 1
paid the Grange $4,000: June 25.
paid Kennebec-- journal ad. and post
age $1S2; Aug. II. ice cream and
candy for children's night. $3.50,
Oct. 8, paid Mrs. Charles for things
bought for dining room, S395; Nov.
$. percale and cotton batten. s2.SS;
Dec. 8, paid for flowers for Mrs.
Lords funeral. 500; maxim a total
paid out, 5000, leaving a cash bal
ance in the treasury $3.50.
Larkin soap order, $42.e first
payment on piano. $40; insurance on
same for one yea S1.72; ice cream
for refreshments $3.05; gas stove
Sc: freights money order and postage.
1897; goods signed for and not
taken. $3.50; knives and forks, s12;
banner for hall SO, making total
presented to Granite City Grange by
the Hand in Hand Club, $131.S4 less
$2.26 leaving balance of s129.5S.
This soap order was financed and
delivered by H. E. Crimmin.
Signed by Treasurer of
Hand in Hand Club,
MRS. H. E. CRIMMIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Waters Of Ocean Vary in Color

Near the shore, the sea often
changes its color to green. A stretch
of white sand below shallow water
will cause it to appear water-gray or
light green, while deep yellow
colored sand, Joined with the blue of
the water, produces darker green.
In the Bay of Loango the water ap-
pears to be deep red. which is on ac-
count of the red bottom.
Another cause of water colors is
the large numbers of minute organ
isms always present. In some of the
salt lakes Of Tibet and in the south
of France. a certain red organism
gives to the water a vivid crimson
hue.
When a rope is thrown over the
side of boat, it is sometimes found
that the water is phosphorescent.
The drops of water hang to the rope
like blazing necklace of pearls.
At one arm of the sea" in Great
Britain, practically any color of the
rainbow can be seen. from glowing
crimson to a glittering gold. This is
due chiefly to sunlight effects. If
anyone doubts this they should go to
the Bristol channel. where Turner
the great painter. produced some of
the most wonderful seascapes the
world has Seen.-Tit- Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Tragic Endino

Augustus Thomas, the famous
playwright, sale at a dinner in New
York:
Producers claim that only the
plays with Happy endings car sue
eeed. But no play has Happy end
ing"
His hearers looked at Mr.. Thomas
in amazement.
IN" ray has a happy snding," he
repeated. "On the contrary, it runs
on and on, and at last it ends tragi-
cally in some one-horse town, with
the entire road company stranded
and nary the price of a box stew
amongst the lot of them."-Detroit
Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS
Two Features Today at Opera House

Two Features Today at Opera House
Jack Hoxie assisted by the famous
Universal Ranch Riders will open a
program of unusual merit at this
house today. 1t is typical "Hoxie"
picture with his beautiful white
horse playing a very important part.
HoXie as a big raw boned cow
puncher, packs both action and hum
or in his portrayal as Two Fisted
Jones. The second feature certainly
will prove feast for the ladies. 1t is
a yeritable fashion show with Evelyn
Brent playing the lead. AS indicated
by the title 1.-THE Broadway Lady"
the plot concerns the career of a
Miss determined to win her way to
stardom on the great Broadway of
New York. International news COM
pletes this worthwhile program
Starting tomorrow and continuing
every Saturday, two feature pictures
will be shown together with the pre-
sent supporting bill of short subjects.
A great big show of quality, first
last and always" pictures.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Immense Jam at
The Warner Sale

George 3. Warner of the Ham.
Remnant store has had some \.
sales in the past, but 1t is sfaa !. z
that never have the crowds cc,,..
about his place of business a. =
did Thursday morning. NJ
They were there long befo,. !,
doors opened and then the crusS q
SO great that only a few could ~ W
United at a time. All during ~. 4 y
the people continued to gatbes :.
as Mr.. Warner said at CLOSING =. ~
my store Is a wreck" 's
But a crew worked THURSDAYS -.
to get things into shape and 4
doors will reopen at 0 o'cloct \. y
morning for continuance n ~
sale. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22
Firenen's Asso'n
In Fine Condition

The Hallowell Fireman's Associa-
ton has not disbanded. 1t has never
been in a better financial position,
says Chief George Densmore. AT its
annual meeting officers were elected
as follows: President. George NJ
Densmore; first vice president, John
Brann; second vice president, ].
Manley Patterson; recording secre-
tary. George A. Heath: financial sec
rotary. P. I'll. Bradbury; treasurer,
j. Manley Patterson; foreman,
George L. Kilgore; first assistant
foreman, P. H. Bradbury: second as
sistant foreman. Louis Lever.
The association plans to enter all
meets for the coming season. in spite
of reports to the contrary. The local
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22

Following the regular meeting of
Danforth lodge Wednes'' v evening
the young people staged an enter
tainment in the nature of a poverty
party, those in charge being Irene
Jones, chairman, Ruth Cation, Maxine
Curry, Gladys Thompson. Following
selections by Jones' orchestra, Mrs.
Edna Nestor gave a vocal solo ac-
companied by Frances FaXon. Gladys
Thompson also gave a vocal solo. A
mock wedding and reception proved
enjoyable and after refreshments
were served by the young people
dancing was in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-22

The annual meeting of the past ma
irons and past patrons of Marion
Chapter No. SO, O. E. S., was held
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Clarence Morgan, Randolph Miss
Fannie S. Moore, the president. being
hostess.
The following officers were elected
for the. ensuing year: President, Mrs.
d. H. Sherman; vice president, Mrs.
r. T. True; secretary. Mrs. Homer B.
Miller; treasurer, Mrs. Fred Moore.
The hostess serHed delicious refresh
ments and most enjoyable evening
was passed.