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New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

the time when some merchants stock up. Last year We visited z,150 stores. In 203 of them we seized Icontraband fireworks. All that we seized we fed to the fish"
 Even If the fish eat it they will do Hess damage than human beings would, the inspectors believed.
 The casualties of the Fourth have been reduced to nearly nothing by prohibiting fireworks. Only four permits have been issued in New York and Brooklyn for the sale of fireworks. and these are for use out side New York and Brooklyn. Roads are watched for suspicious trucks. Spence said. for bootleg ging" Of fireworks has fallen into the hands Of private carriers.
 The pyrotechnic displays permit ted are of a communal nature, where experts, surrounded by safe guards, set off fireworks that can be seen by thousands.
 READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
RUM AND POWDER
 ON FISHES MENU
New York Police Dumping Both
 Into River

New York. June Is Pl-Bootleg gunpowder and alcohol have become staples in the diet of fish in New York waters as the result of restric- tive laws.
 Officers Of the fire prevention bureaus of New York and Brooklyn have added gunpowder to the diet
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

Africa was favorable for the devel- opment of the higher collateral branch of the human family there are possibilities that it would favor closely related human family"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
TWIN SONS ARE BORN

Twin sons were born last night to Mir. and Mrs. John Flynn of Southington. Mr. Flynn is an in structor in the state trade school in this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

munity or locality and then apply ing a definite need, Is an intelligent way in which to proceed before any building is erected" he said.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

Flarcd Skirts, Suit Models, Ja- bots, Short and Long Sleeves, Lace.
 Newest colors popular this sea son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Officers of Grand
VOiture $40 and s"
To Meet Here, June IS

Grand officers of the $40 and s" Of
the American Legion will be the spe-
cial guests at big meeting to be
held at Legion hall in this city on
the evening of Friday, June IS, ac-
cording to an announcement made
last evening by Harry 0. Barney, who
has been appointed to arrange for the
get-together Of the society by Kare-
kin der Sahagian, of Waterville,
grand chef de gare. (
The voiture locale of Kennebec
county, No. 30S, will be the host or
ganization, and the visitors and MEM
bers will assemble at Legion hall at
z o'clock in the evening on that date.
A parade through the business sec
ton, with music, red fire, the "box
car and a group of PRISONERS de
guerre" will be staged at 715, to be
followed by a banquet session until
$50 o'clock when the business meet
ing will be called to order. There
will be a brief session lasting until
about 9.15 when the meeting will be
turned over for the degree work with
the members of visiting voitures act
ing as the "wrecking crew"
The entire evenings program Is
under the auspices of the officers of
the grand voiture of Maine of La So
ciete des 40 Hommes ct s Chevaux,
with Voyageur Harry O. Barney of
this city as chairman of arrange
mentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

! matron of. honor was Mrs Leonard
Wolfe of Middlebury, Conn, and the
| bridesmaids We're the Misses Marjorie
HusseY and Mary Elmore of this
city. A young cousin of the bride,
! little Emily Gilmore acted as the
| flower girl, and the ribbon bearers
were Anna Louise and Billy Smith,
niece and nephew of the groom.
White satin with orange blossoms
| and white tulle was the brides we'd
ding gown, and she wore a veil of
tulle, caught back with orange bios
SONS. Roses and lilies of the valley
were the brides bouquet. The matron
of honor was gowned in rose pink
satin with lace flounce. Miss Hus-
sey, one of the bridesmaids wore
green satin, while Miss Elmore wore
dainty gown of the same material
in yellow.
Decorations of the Ingraham rest
dence were in the flowers of Spring,
white lilacs and pink and yellow
tulips, against green ferns. Music
for the wedding march and for the
informal reception for the wedding
guests, which followed, was furnish
ed by the Schubert Trio of this city.
AS the guests arrived for the we'd
ding ceremony they were received by
Mr., and Mrs. Thomas c. Ingrahaal,
parents Of the bride, Mr. and Mrs.
Lower, Griffith, the groom's parents
received, following the solemnization
OF the marriage. There were about
125 guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith will enjoy a
honeymoon to a destination which
was not announced. The brides 60
ing-aWay gown was of blue geor-
Sette and taffeta, with blue coat and
hat to match.
Among the out of-town guests at
tending the ceremony were Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Holway, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Brown of Auburn; Mr.. and
Mrs. George knight, Mr. and Mrs.
Horace Little, Mrs. Charles Gilman
of Portland; Mrs. Leonard Wolfe of
Middlebury, Conn.
The wedding gifts were tastefully
arranged and were admiringly view
ed by the guests. Included were
beautiful pieces of linen and solid
silver. The dining room was decor
ated with great bouquets of pink
roses.
The bride, who has been a prom
inent member of the younger social
set of this city attended the public
schools here and graduated from
Cony High school. She .later at
tended Lassell Seminary at Auburn
dale, Mass. Mr.. Griffith is a graduate
of the Carthage, Missouri High
school and of the University of IL
1inois. He is a mining engineer,
located at Denver, Colorado, where
they will reside. Mr.. Griffith is a
brother of Mrs. Thomas S. Cmith,
| wife of General Secretary Smith of
| the Augusta Y. M. C. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Leagues for Boys and
Girls Competitions
At the Playground

Plans are being perfected by Direc-
tor Jack Hyde at the Macomber
Playground for horseshoe league
for the boys, and ring-toss league
for the girls. These win soon get I'M
der way and 1t is expected that much
rivary will develop. A girls health
club will aso be formed after school
closes. Special attractions are to be
presented on Wednesdays and Satur-
days during the summer months.
The popularity of the playground is
well shown by the attendance Of
nearly 800 Riddles on Saturday last,
the opening day Of the playground,
and large crowds will be seen there
every day with the closing of school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Mrs. Everett D. Flood

Friends in this city and Gardiner
Of Mrs. Beatrice Elise Flood, wife
Of Everett D. Flood, We're shocked
to learn of her sudden death, which
occurred Wednesday morning at DR..
Leighton's Private Hospital at Port
land. Mrs. Flood was planning to
return to her home in Augusta.
| when she was stricken.
Besides the husband she leaves
two sons, Richard Everett and
David William, the latter born two
weeks ago; also her mother, Mrs.
B. E. Lamb of Gardiner.
She was born at Farmingdale,
April 8. 1898, the daughter of the
late George and Lucretia Lamb Ty-
Ter. She graduated from Gardiner
High school with the class of 1916.
attended Smith College 1917, and
graduated from Pennington State
Normal School in the class of 1920
She taught in the pubic schools of
Sanford and later at Beverley, Mass
Mrs. Flood was young woman
of beautiful character and was be-
| loved by all who knew her. On Feb
ruary "a, 1924 she was united in
marriage at Gardiner to Everett D.
Flood, and her home and family life
| had been her interest since.
The funeral arrangements will be
| announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
'CONY STUDENTS TO
OBSERVE FIELD DAY
AT ISLAND PARK

commencement week at Cony High
school this year will have special
significance for the underclassmen
as well as the seniors. in more ways
than one, and perhaps the event
which will give the members OF the
three lower classes the best oppor-
tunity for general participation and
pleasurable memories will be the first
annual field day observance, which
will be held at Island Park on Tues
day, June 22.
This field day program supercedes
the class picnics for the Juniors,
sophomores and freshmen. On pre-
vious years these classes have gone
on Independent picnics, but as it has
been the custom to make some down.
river or seashore point the objective,
this plan was not expedient this
year because Of the removal from
service of the steamer Virginia"
1t is also expected that with the
uniting of the three classes for the
nearby field day event there will be a
practically one hundred percent rep
resentation of the students. The af-
fair will take on the aspect of a
school observance as on that day the
members of the graduating class who
WAiA hOAo thCti QoQc CLASS PlCIllC al
Bear pond, will join with their
schoolmates at Island Park for the
evening program. on their return
from Turner. A.
The students will carry picnic
lunches and will go to Island Park
after noon, arriving there about 2
o'clock. The afternoon will be given
over to sports with competitive
events for both the boys and girls
and inter-class competition. In the
evening dancing will be the feature
at the pavilion.
The entire facilities and grounds at
Island Park will be under lease to the
Cony High students for the afternoon
and evening of June %, and the
dance at the pavilioAln the evening
will not be a public affair, but rath II
a student function. This field day
program will probably be made an
| annual feature Of commencement
week at Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
ANNUAL MEETING
OF CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCHES TODAY

The Kennebec Association Of Con-
gregational Churches will hold their
annual meeting at the South Parish
Congregational church in this city
today. The conference will open
with a devotional service at 1880
O'Clock, which will be led by the
Rev. w. p. Bradford.
The business meeting will be hell
at 10.45 o'clock, at which time there
will be reports from the churches of
the Kennebec association; election of
officers, and appointment of commit
tees. At 11.30 there will be a session
with echoes from the National
Council at Washington, D. c., led by
Rev. William A. Smith.
Following the dinner at noon a
praise service will be led by Mrs. w.
p. Bradford at 100 o'clock with the
unfinished business Of the conference
and the annual offering Immediately
following At 2 O'Clock there will be
woman's hour and at 3 o'clock IN
address by Rev. A. v. Bliss, State
superintendent.
At the o'clock meeting the con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

At an informal home wedding, the
appointments of which We're most
charmingly in keeping with the
spirit of the Springtime, held at the
beautiful Lincoln street residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c. Ingraham at
s o'clock Wednesday evening, their
daughter, Miss Deborah became the
bride of Lowell Albert Griffith, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Griffith
Of Denver, Colorado.
The ceremony was performed by
the, Rev. Henry E. Dunnack, assist
ed by the Rev. Carl n. Garland of the
Green street Methodist church. as
the bridal couple stood beneath a
bower Of greens, pink and yellow
tulips and white lilacs. The i'm
pressive double ring service was en-
ployed.
The bride was given In marriage
by her father, Thomas c. Ingraham,
and the best man was her older
brother, James Fuller Ingraham. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Kiwanians To Have Trials
For State Field Day Events

Trials for the selection of contes-
tants to represent the Augusta XII
wants Club in competitive events at
the All-Maine Kiwanis field day June
80 at Monks HILL VII be held at s.
o'clock this Thursday afternoon at
Capital Park. The trials will be held
in bait casting. horseshoe pitching
and shot putting. There is consider
able interest in these contests, which
will be among the features of the
field day programs, and it is probable
that good number of the local XII
wanians will be on hand this after
noon for the tryouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Change Date For Meeting
SpOrtsmen's AssO'n Officers

A change in the date of the meet
ing Of the executive officers of the
Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game
Association has been made from
Saturday of this week to Saturday,
July 10. The meeting will be held
at the Ledge House and Cabins,
Dead River, at the invitation of
Blaine S. Viles, president of the as
ISOLATION, and proprietor of the
famous Somerset county sporting
camps.
The Red Cross Clinic will be held
at the Augusta General Hospital at
230 Z. NJ, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

ference sermon will be preached by
Rev. w. L. Jennings Of South Gardi-
ner. Communion will be led by. Rev.
r. S. Dolliff. assisted by Ralph w.
Leighton and Frank G. harrington.
After a social hour and supper an
evening praise service will be held at
7.30 o'clock, led by Albert Lamb,
with the address by Rev. William r!
Wood, DID,, of the Penney Memoir
ial United Baptist church Of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

The West Augusta Farm Bureau
will hold an al-day meeting Friday
at the Grange Hall. The topic for
discussion will be Desserts and their
food value" Members are asked to
be at the hall at 1890. The meeting
will be under the leadership of Mrs.
c. w. Cummings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Forty-one girls were graduated
from the two-year certificate course
at the College Of Practical Arts and
Letters of Boston University, We'd
nesday afternoon, and one of those
receiving the Certified Stenographic
Secretary" certificate was Miss Alice
Annie Currier of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for their kindness during our
recent sorrow and for the beautiful
flowers.
MRS. HERBERT WILLIAMS AND
FAMILY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

The Women's Home Missionary
society Of the Green Street Metho-
dist church will meet this Friday
evening with Mrs. Harry Jones.
chapel street. All members are
urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Oscar B. Wilkins, of Belfast, for
merly connected with the firm of
HaI-Wilkins, wholesalers of flour,
grain and feed, has accepted a posi-
ton with the Fuller Holway Com
pany of this city, as salesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Hersey were an
Hebron, Tuesday, to attend the
graduating exercises at Hebron
Academy. Their son. Ryder, who
was one of the graduates, returned
to the city with them to pass the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Miss Helen Dyer has returned from
Boston Museum School of Fine Arts
and Is passing the summer vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Frank Dyer, rs Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Miss Lora Nicolson, who was
graduated from Mason Institute at
Springvale, on Tuesday, has arrived
In the city to pass the summer with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew
Nicolson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
DAILYKENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 13s

Cards OF Thanks, obituary notices, res
oiutions OF respect. etc. will be
line. No charge less than 70 cents.
Subscribers who fail 70 receiv. the
journal promptly will confer a favor
~ notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

e. L. Worcester Of the State Farm
Agency has sold a lot of land on
Western avenue to Alfred Hanson of
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Mrs. Louise Duffy of Gardiner, who
has been passing the winter in Mi
ami, Fla, was in the city yesterday
calling on Augusta friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Mrs. M. E. Gowan left Tuesday for
Newtonville, Mass, called there by
the death Of her brother. Emulus B.
Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Marriage intentions have been filed
at the office of the city clerk by John
f. Golden of this city and LYDIA
Downs Of Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
NOTICE

my bed and board without just cause
or provocation; all persons are for
hidden trusting or harboring her on
my expense for shall pay no bills OF
her contracting from this date.
(Signed) JOHN r. BLACK
Augusta, Me-, June s. 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Thursday June 10, 1926.
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Telephone Your Locals to 1877

Miss Phyllis Cole went to Dorches.
ter Wednesday. where she will be
the guest of Miss Evelyn Kehoe.A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Spraying of Elm
Trees to Be Started
During Current Week

| In reference to a letter published
| in these columns under date of June
5, from Hon. Charles S. Hichborn,
| calling attention to the need of i'm
mediate and heroic action to pre-
serve Augustus wonderful elm
! shade trees from being denuded and
killed by elm tree BEETLES and gypsy
moths, it was learned on Wednesday
| that steps were taken last fall by
Mayor Ernest L. Mclean In this
matter.
At that time Mayor Mclean made
definite arrangements with the
state Department of Agriculture for
| the spraying of the city's trees this
spring. to protect them from insect
pests, especially the destructive elm
beetles.
| Mayor Mclean stated Wednesday
that he had further taken the sltua-
| ton up with the Agricultural De-
parment and that he had been IN
Formed by e. L. Newdick, Chief Of
| the Division Of Plant Industry, that
/ his department was planning to
snrav the trees in this city during
the current week.
Mr.. Newdick in his communica-
zion TO the mayor said, "These trees
have not, in my judgment, got more
than one-third Of their total !eaI
surface, so 1t Is not late a. dli' co|
a good time to spray"
LOCAL NOTICE
Dance tonight, Foresters' hail.
Music by Benefits Orchestra.
june10d1t
TULIPS-Darwin, 35c per doz. Joe
Folsom, 20 Cony st. JuneSdot
Regular dance at Jefferson Casino,
Thursday night and every THURSDAY.
smiths Orchestra Of Augusta.
Jun9d2t
MILLINERY-Outst values
in the new materials; trims and styles
Of the moment at $1.o0, $1.95. $295.
and 1895. Marion c. Genest, Opera
House Block. junesd4t
(Political ADVERTISEMENT
Il is your privilege and duty. o 90 to
the polls to vote June 21st. For
county commissioner, vote for
| RALPH B. PILLSBURY
Benton
tn10d9t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

MILLINERY-Outstanding values
in the new materials; trims and styles
of the moment at SLIGO. $l.9o, $3.50
and 1895. Marion c. Genest, opera
House Block. 1une9o4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
(Political ADVERTISEMENT

Il is your privilege and duty 90 to
the poIIs to vote June 21st. For
...I.x cam "a issianer. vote for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Regular dance at Jefferson Casino.
Thursday night and every Thursday.
smiths Orchestra Of Augusta.
.Jun9d2t
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(To Be Continued

Gossip raises its ugly head in to
morrOw's instalIment.
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"You'fe just jealous, because you
think you can't hold your beaus
when come around. Well, listen,
sweetie. if you can't swim, take a
seat higher up, you know; that's
the ruler'
And with swish of her skirts she
was gone.
John Manners mother was not
asleep when he got home that night.
She called to him from her bedroom
as he passed through the hall on his
way TO his own.
II like that girl, Nshe said to him.
81 like her very much, and l hope
you'll bring her again. There's no
nonsense about her." ~
Her voice is nice, just as I told
you, isn't it?",he asked noncommit-
tally.
Yves, and she has face like a
mirror. 1t tells everything" she
went on shrewdly. She's in love
with you. Why didn't you tell me
SOP"
(To Be Continued
Gossip raises its ugly head in to-
mOrrOw's installment.
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and tell me the sad story of your
ufe!'
A wave Of shame ran over Mary
Rose like fire. "Oh. 1 wish she
wouldn t" she thought, but there
was no stopping Flossie.
Sometimes 1 think you don't like
me, Mr.. Manners" she was saying
now, petulantly.
Mary Rose, through her humilia.
ton, heard John remark gruff1y that
sure, he liked her."
"Well, then, why do you run away
every time / come around?" F'lossie
asked demurely in her sweetest tones
She looked very lovely as she stood
there in the dimness, with her fluffy
skirts all around here and her hand
clasped behind her head.
Good night Mary Rose said sud-
denly. She could not bear to look at
John Manners, or to shake his. band.
She went up to the front walk and
did not even see poor Sam. who sat
on the front steps, holding a large
| SldSS VI iSHiOiiauC Jul DSlOIe ulfll
as cigar store Indian held a to.
bacco leaf, years ago.
AS she took off her hat before the
hall mirror, F1ossie came into the
house.
i"Well, your little boy friend
wouldn't stay" she said cheerfully.
HE had to run home to his mama,
the sweet thing!'
Mary Rose turned on her savage
ly. "F'lossie, you're terrible" she
cried. ITO run out after a man like
that-one Of my friends. too! And
tell him he can hold your hand-I'm
so ashamed L can't thinkw
Flossie laughed impudently. Like
ice you're ashamed! she said.
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make out his face, turned to her.
II wanted you to read to her.
he said slowly and deliberately
But more than that, I wanted you
to know my mother, and I wanted
her to know you"
He stopped suddenly as II he had
had more to say, but had decided not
to say it. But what he said was
enough for Mary Rose. She felt as
If she were walking on air, her head
among theastars.
She could remember no time in all
her life when she had been so happy
as she was right now at this mo-
ment.
But the moment-passed.
AS they came up New York Street,
Mary Rose saw that Sam Jessup's
old automobile. the 'Wheezer, was
parked at the curb in front of the
Middleton house.
And in the yellow light that
streamed out over the porch from
the front hall sat Sam and F'lossie,
side by side. They We're N>both IN
whjte-Sam in "collegian'' white
pants and Flossie in the ARREST of
orgaedies.
She fiuttered up from the steps
like a big white butterfly as Mary
Rose and Manners came into sight
I'll say. goodnight here, If you
don't mind John said in a hurried
undertone. as they passed at the gate
in the hedge that bordered the walk.
But before he could go. Flossie
was upon him. ooh, Mr.. Manners,
hope you aren't going" she lifted.
Come on up and sit down. Sam and
I've made great big pitcher of
lemonade-come along, and I'll let
you sit beside me and hold my hand
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To 1r. w. B. Caldwell, of Month
cello. m. a practicihg physician for
Al wears. 1t seemed cruel that so
many constipated infants ana chill
dren had to be kept stirred up
and half sick by taking cathartic
pills, tablets, salts, calomel and nasty
oils.
While he knew that constipation
was the cause of nearly all childrens
little ills, he constantly advised
mothers to give only harmless
laxative which would help to es-
tabAsh natural bowel regularity"
In DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin
mothers have a regulating laxative
which they can depend upon when
ever child is constipated, bilious.
feverish or sick from a cold, indi-