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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Coat of Tar for
Traffic BeacOnS

Bridgton, Nov. 3o-Residents of
this town awoke this morning not
only marveling at the election re-
turns, but also at the changed COM
pIetion of the two traffic beacons
which have been the object of de-
bate, and of which the voters of the
town at the special town meeting on
Saturday night decided guardian
ship.
Night riders of Houdini-like forces
recently mystified residents by
spiriting one of these from its ap-
pointed place at the junction Of two
important highways in the lower vii
lage, to the gutter by the side OF the
road. There it continued to blink
while the other beacon, which had
been removed by the selectmen some
time before failed to function.
This morning residents awoke to
find that during the night interested
parties had poured several buckets of
tar over the two beacons, changing
the previous spotless white with
black lettering to jet black. Who did
it or when it was done is a mystery
which is causing much amusement
and wopdermept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Shawmut Bank of
Boston in Approval
N. q. Council Program

BostonPN Nov. 30.-Unique evidence Of
the effectiveness of the New England
conference as a means of awakening
interest in the Industrial. commercial
and agricultural development Of New
England has been given by the Ma
tional Shawmut Bank Of Boston, which
is devoting half pages Of advertising
in Boston newspapers to urging sup
port of the New England Councils
programs.
In addition to this advertisement,
the bank has sent a letter to more
than 5000 representative business men
in New England urging them to carry
out the program laid down by the
council.
THE work which the New England
Council is doing" said the letter,
which is signed by F. E. Jackson, vice
president, will be of great and last
ing benefit to every form of business
activity in New England and especial
ly to her Industrial. agricultural and
recreational development. We cannot
too strongly urge the people of New
England to get behind the movement
and to give it their hearty support.
We believe the programs laid down by
the council. If carried out by the busi-
ness interests of New England will aid
materially in maintaining the prosper
ity of this section
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Farm Bureau at
Gardiner Reported
To Be Most Active

Gardiner, the latest community to
establish local Farm Bureau or
ganization in Kennebec County, Is
progressing rapidly, according to a
report issued from the headquarters
of the Kennebec County Farm Blu
first of a series Of Planning Meetings
at Gardiner Monday night and the
affair was successful one in every
sense of the word. The meeting was
ushered in with a delicious banquet.
served in the vestry of the Congre-
gational church. B. r. Austin pre-
sided at the regular session.
At the meeting, the members dis
cussed the different phases of extern
sion work for the coming year. 1t
was voted to organize Boys Poul-
try club and Albert Barker was
chosen as leader. Work In this de-
partment Will start at once. The
Adult Poultry club will be under the
direction of B. r. Austin. 1t Is plan
ned to- get up petition asking for
cooperation with the Extension Ser
vice and by this method secure the
service Of Q. n. Wilbur, State Poul-
try Specialist, to come to the COM
munity at least four times each year
over a period of three years and to
deliver several lectures on the sub
iect of Poultry. Twelve of these lee
lures have the value Of a Poultry
short course at the University OF
Maine.
A preliminary meeting will be hen
Friday evening. County a1ent car
ence A. Day will give an address on
the subject, Poultry Housekeeping.
The Gardiner poultry club is me
fourth of it's kind, Winthrop MI.
Vernon and Fayette being the otner
communities 20 have adult poultry
clubs. The club will also take part
in the alfalfa demonstrations, tne
farm accounts project the Better Bull
campaign and the Timber Estlmat-
ing demonstrations. This Is one OF
the most ambitious schedules ever
attempted by a new club ana the en-
thusiasm with which members nave
greeted the organization augurs wen
for the success of the community
The project leaders are Fred Patten'
Crops and Charles B. Trott, Dairy.
The following officers and proJect
leaders were elected In the WOrlen
Division. Chairman, Mrs. WalkI'
secretary. Mrs. Jennings, Clothing'
Mrs. Barker, Foods, Mrs. Preole'
Millinery, Mrs. Barker, Home Man
agement. Mrs. Philips, ana Chr Is.
mas suggestions, Mrs. Walker: Inc
first meeting in the ladies' Dlvislo ii
will be held December 9Th ana VIII
be a Basketry meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Must Not Falsely
Quote Weather
Reports Govt. Bureau

Washington, Nov. 3O.-tP)-The
corner store prophet of unreasonable
weather or storms, who attributes his
forecasts to the government weather
bureau, may be liable to $500 fine
or a 80 day Jail term or both. Hitting
at weather reports falsely credited to
the weather bureau, the Department
of Agriculture today warned persons
who disseminate these reports. that
they are guilty of a misdeamor,
punishable by fine or prison sem
tence.
The warning primarily was direct
ed against commercial concerns that
have been advertising a cold win
ter" to increase the sale of fuel or
clothing. Persons who purchas"
goods on the basis of forecasts false
ly attributed to the bureau, the de-
partment asserted, are inclined to
DISTRICT future statements Of the
weather bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Ontario to Vote
On Question Govt.
Control of Liquor

Toronto, Ont, Nov. 30-(Pl-On-
tario will go to the polls tomorrow
nominally to elect the seventeenth
provincial legislature but particularly
tn decide whether wartime prohibit
ton shall remain on the statute
books or be superseded by a measure
providing for sale Of liquor under
government control.
The government control plan Is the
main plank in the platform OF e.
Howard Ferguson, prime minister OF
the province since 1923. Mr.. 'Fergu-
son has declared that the record of
the Ontario temperance act, after
fair trial under three governments,
indicates that it is not enforceable.
The Ferguson Conservative gov
eminent stakes It's continuance In
office on the appeal to the people on
this question, submitting the govern
ment control policy as an alternative
to the present law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
BRUNSWICK GROUP
PRESENTS PROGRAM
AT CALUMET CLUB

A group OF talented entertainers
from Brunswick staged q varied pro-
gram at the special program observ-
,ance of the, Calumet Club held Tuesday
evening in the clubrooms on Water
street with over 200 members and their
ladies' present to enjoy the one-act
playlets and speciality numbers pre-
scented by the visitors. Between the
acts of the program musical selections
were played by the Calumet orchestra.
Appropriate stage settings and prop
critics had been provided for the visit
ing troupe and two one-act comedies
were included in the repertoire. The
first, entitled La yisite de Champot-
reau," was clever1y presented with
each smember of the cast enacting his
or her role in truly professional man.
ner. The cast of characters was as
follows:
Robert, commits de magasin,
Albert Layoie
Cote. ami de Robert,
Fenelon Coulombe
Champoireau, cultivateur,
Ludger ouelletts
Narcisse, Ills de Champoireau,
Zeno Ouellette
roiloWlng the COMEDY, Louis Latte,
~ appeared in a humorous monologue
entitled La Politique," and his inter-
probation of his subject provoked par
oxysms of mirth and invoked rounds
OF appreciative applause. Another
monologue, which was delivered in
English, was Isaac the Unlucky." by
George Forth, and this number also
was received with enjoyment by the
audience and with due appreciation by
the hearers.
'Je Porte la Culotte" was the name
of the one-act comedy that completed
the unusual program by the guest am
ateurs, and this also was Of excep-
tional character and most amusing.
Those enacting roles in this piece
were:
Pain Blanc, boulanger, Albert Paradis
Leon, employe, Fenelon Coulombe
Felix, amoureux,
Joseph z. Ouellette
Catherine, femme du boulanger,
Mad. Jos. Ouellette
Justine. file du boulanger,
Mile. L. Monzeroll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Int'l Row May
Come Out Of Cretan
Rum Conspiracy Case

Boston, Nov. 30--(P-Internationa
complications involving British Id
uor distilling interests were limited at
by federal officials tonight as the
newest phase of the so-called Cretan
rum conspiracy case.
The seizure of the Cretan here last
August, with 100000 worth of alco-
hol aboard, has led to the. indictment
Of AZ persons, including Lewis H.
Rothchild, vice president Of the
Cretan.
Assistant United States District
Attorney Elihu o. Stone tonight ex-
pressed the opinion that the Cretan
was not the only vessel in control of
a big liquor ring and that he believed
it highly probable" that British dis
filling interests placed men here to
make arrangements for other NAM
moth liquor shipments such as the
Cretan was found to be carrying.
He added that Boston business men
become involved In the alleged con-
spiracy and that through them the
trail might lead to British distillers,
seeking an outlet for their product.
The investigation is still being
pressed, he said, in the hope of re-
vealing that the Cretan was only one
Of several vessels operated by q
powerful combination that did not
make the mistake of putting all their
eggs in one basket"
Word was received from New York
at the federal building here today
that Rothchild and the other bankers
had agreed to be here when wanted
for trial and that at a commissioners
hearing eight defendants were order
ed removed here for trial.
Reports that two New York magis-
trates were involved in the case were
denied here today, but it was, under
stood that a New Jersey police Of
ficer was under suspicion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Grammar Schools to
Have Boys Basketball
Teams in "Y" League

The formation of Grammar
School Basketball League, having as
it's object particularly, the training
of the grammar school boys in the
fundamentals of the game so that
when they enter high school they Will
have that much of a start, will be
discussed on Friday afternoon at the
Y. NJ. c. A. building. superintendent
of Schools Fred w. Burrill, Physical
Director Jack Mahan and repre-
sentativesof each grammar school in
the city will be on hand to arrange
the details of the league. 1t is be-
lieved that such a league will within
a few years give to the high school
coaches better new material with
when to work and will thus react
to the advantage of the high school
team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
WINTHROP

Frank A. Kimball ana William r.
Mcnamara were visiting in Winthrop
Tuesday.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Congregational church held a business
meeting Monday afternoon with Miss
Hattie Weston. There was a good at
tendance and plans were completed for
the annual fair which will be held on
Thursday.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Hospital Aid Society will be held Sat
urday evening at the home of the pres
ident. Mrs. Ethel Hartman.
Miss Bertha Foss of Turner and
Mrs. Della Stone of Skowhesan were
recent guests of their sister, Mrs.
Josephine Thompson.
Ralph Titus, who has been passing
a few days with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Titus, returned to Boston
Monday.
Patience Stanley Chapter D. A. r.,
will hold its Christmas dinner and par
ty at Odd Fellows diningroom Friday
at l o'clock.
Charles Brown. who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Godfrey,
left Monday for his home in New Ha-
ven. Conn.
Ao lLlterdry SluD met MONDAY eve
ming with Mrs. c. p. Rowell. The SUBJ
ject Of the meeting was American IL.
Illustrators and the roll call was an
swered by why we like illustrations"
Mrs. c. f. Marble gave a paper on
Harrison Fisher and paper on
"Benda" was given by Miss Mermie
Miller. There was a good attendance.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Estella Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Auburn Volley Ball
Outfit to Play Here

The Auburn Y. M. c. A. will send
a squad of their best Volleyball play
ers to this city on Saturday in an
attempt to take the local players in
to camp This is the first of a series
of inter-"Y" contests and the Au-
gusta boys will be up against stif
competition throughout this season.
The Auburn team were the state
winners vast year and they hope to
duplicate this year.
The members Of the Augusta team
will be chosen from the $3.50 BUSH
ness mems class. The game will be
played at $3.50 O'Clock and both Coach
Jack Mahan Of the local "Y" and
Chick Maynard OF the Auburn asso-
citation are planning to win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
EAST WINTHROP

EAST--Mr. and Mrs. Willard Jack
son had for guests on Thanksgiving
Day Mr.. and Mrs. V. c. Jackson and
daughter Clara, Mrs. May Spear,
Miss Alice Spear and Maurice Spear
of this place, also Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Hunt Of Augusta
The Thursday Club will have a
baked bean supper at the vestry on
Friday night at 6 o'clock. A short
entertainment will follow in the eve
ming.
The Thursday Club will meet at
the vestry on Friday afternoon, roll
call: quotations from Emerson.
Mrs. May Spear is stopping at A.
8. Carr's for the winter.
Mrs. Vernita Dysart of Boston Wis
tied Mrs. Martha Kilbrteh the past
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Augusta Boy Now
Radio Instructor
COastguard School

learn of the further progress of an
Augusta young man in his chosen
profession. Earl S. Burns, who has
been at the Staten Island naval base,
n. Y, for the past year as Chief
Radioman. has recently been pro-
NOTED to Radio Warrant Officer and
transferred to New London, Conn,
as an instructor in the U. S. Coast
guard training school.
Mr.. Burns is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. A. Burns Of this city and
has a wide circle of friends in Au-
gusta and vicinity. He served three
years as a radio operator on U. S.
Navy submarine, and has also served
three years in the U. S. Coastguard
service on board the L. S. S. "Hamil-
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Prize Offered at
Girls Club Dance

The members of the Augusta Girls
Club will enjoy their regular dance
at Union Hall. this week instead of
at the club rooms. The large crowd
attending these dances make it nee
essary to secure larger hall. Union
Hall, the present location, has one
of the finest floors in the county.
Manson's orchestra will furnish
music for the dance tonight. This
snappy dance organization is a great
favorite in Kennebec County and a
large crowd is expected to attend. A
prize of $3.50 In gold will be award
ed the winner of the prize waltz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Warm November

Portland, Nov. 30.-November tenn
perature has averaged one degree a
day warmer than normal, according to
tentative statistics compiled by the
weather bureau today. in preparation
for the publication of the monthly
summary. Up to tonight there has
been a total excess of IS inches of
rain.
Fair and colder tonight was the pre-
diction today, with the probable mini
mum tonight set at 80. There will be
increasing cloudiness Wednesday, with
rising temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

The regular meeting of the Smith
Kindergarten Mothers Club will be
held in the kindergarten room on
Thursday afternoon of this week.
Miss Edith Soule of the State health
department will be the speaker OF the
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
LOCAL NOTICE

The annual Christmas sale OF
charitable society of st. Mary,s
church will be held Thursday F. M.
Dec. in st. Mary's hall, State ST.
Aprons, candy, food, household, un,
derwear, handkerchiefs, dolls, ana
fancy articles on sale. Everybody
welcome. nov3od5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

There will be a meeting Of Kenne-
bee Lodge, No. 145S, l.. o. Q. NJ, and
of the Women of Mooseheart Legion
at Grand Army Hall this evening.
Members Of both orders will please
be nreSent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Miss Annie Lee Ridgeway Of this
city left Tuesday for Sanford. where
she will pass a few days on business
in the interests Of the Maine Chill
dren's Home Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Telephone Your Locals to 1877

Several candidates will be initiated
at the regular meeting Of the
Knights of Pythians this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Mr.. j. ]. Mccarthy, representing
the Ford Studio of Augusta. will be
at Hannaford's Pharmacy, Thursday,
Dec. 2, from IL A. NJ. to P. M. with
a Special Christmas Offer for Pho
tos; s photos, with large one. 7x9in.
for $3.50. Come and See samples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

There will be an important meeting
Of Troop /. Boy Scouts at Legion
hall this Wednesday evening at 7.30
o'clock. Plans will be made for a
hike
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

There will be meeting of the East
Side Association this afternoon at 2
o'clock in the Aldermen's rooms at
the city building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

o. e. S. Rummage Sale SATURDAY:
Dec. 4, at Salvation Army hall. All
members are urged to help by bring
ing as many articles as possible Fri
day afternoon or calling 341-A or
1573-R. dec1-I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

The o. n. n. Club will meet with
Mrs. Harriet Knowles on ne Burns
road for an all-day session on Fri
day of this week, instead of Thurs
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Washington, Nov. 3o-(Pl--A gem
eral investigation into freight rates
on cotton moving to practically all
destinations was ordered today by
the Interstate Commerce Commits
Sion. A conference to complete ar
engagements for it was called to be
held in New Orleans Dec. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

States character witness created
sensation in Hall-Mills trial by testf-
flying that Mrs. Jane Gibson's reputa-
ton for truth was mot so good"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
LOCAL. NOTICE

Arthur Allen, Optometrist of Bath,
will be at his Winthrop office Thurs
day. Dec. 2, II A. Ms F. NJ. Exam
lining eyes and fitting glasses.
noy29d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

ment to break up what 1T calls the
largest rum running combine ever to
operate on the Pacific coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Walter Mason, twice tried at Burl-
ington, VT, found guilty of numbering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Louis H. Rothchild, New York bank
er, indicted in Boston with 20 others
for violating the prohibition law.
agreed to surrender to federal authorf-
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
NEWS BRIEFS

Harry NJ. Daugherty, former attor-
ney general, called as a witness in the
Fall-Doheny trial, testified he was not
consulted about the Elk Hills naval
oil leases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Hockey League standing, defeated the
Boston Bruins two to one here tonight
in the fastest and cleanest game of the
present season. There were but three
penalties. of which Shaw of Boston
drew two.
st. Johns, N. F., Nov 30.--(P)--The
three masted schoon.r Union Jack,
Captain Martin Frampton, was
total loss today after going ashore
on the Penguin Islands. The crew
was rescued by the steamer Susu.
Pawtucket. r. T., Nov. 30.--(P)-
Chief of Police Charles L. Hill of this
city sounded a warning to New Eng
land police departments when he learn
ed that thieves had raided welding
plant In the center of the city, steal
ing acetylene torches and other
| equipment worth $780, The chief says
appliances have been taken sufficient
to burn through the rock of Gibral-
tar" He believes a gang of safe
crackers did the job, securing equip
ment for robbefies they are planning.
Concord, N. H., Nov. 30.---(P}-Wil-
liam Joseph Ahern, state commission
err Of charities, and Mrs. Ahern today
versary with special mass, followed
by a luncheon and reception. Mr..
Ahern, a Democrat, has been elected
to and served in more sessions Of the
state legislature than any other per-
son now living. When he takes his
oath of office in January he will en-
bark on his 18th terms.
Burlington, VT, Nov. 30-tP)--Wal-
| ter Mason. of Fort Ann, n. Y, was
found guilty of second degree murder
this morning for shooting to death
Customs Agent E B. Webb, a few
miles north Of here on the night of
Oct. 8. Mason was charged with first
degree murder.
San Francisco. Nov. 3o-LP)-
Forty-two secret indictments against
| alleged members of liquor SNUG
Cling conspiracy extending from
| British Columbia to southern Cali
fornia, were voted by the Federal
grand Jury here late last night. The
indictments were returned as the
first step in move by the govern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Worcester, Mass. Nov. 3o.-(P-
The condition of Austin P. Cristy,
founder and former publisher of the
Worcester Daily Telegram who tried
to end his life yesterday afternoon by
shooting himself in a brokers' office.
was slightly improved today accord
ing to reports of the surgeons at
tending him at the City Hospital.
The reason for Mr.. Cristy's at
tempt at suicide Is still unknown, as
he has made no statement.
Members of his family say he has
been failing in health lately but they
declare they know of no financial
reverses which would lead him to
shoot himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Cards OF Thanks. obituary notices, res
olutions OF respect, etc, will be
charged At the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 70 cents.
subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01
Editor Cristy
Dies at Worcester
Victim of Suicide

Worcester. Mass, Dec. 1-(Pl-A.
P. Cristy, former owner and pub
Usher of the Worcester Telegram
died here early today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

customs agent and was sentenced to
life imprisonment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Wednesday, December I, 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Carl Akeley, American explorer, died
in the Belgian Congo while collecting
specimens for the American Museum
Of Natural History
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-01

Boston. Nov. sO.-(P)-The ottawa
Senators, leaders In the National
Hockey League standing, defeated the
Boston Bruins two to one here tonight
in the fastest and cleanest game of the
present season. There were but three
penalties. of which Shaw of Boston
drew two.