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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Com. Rogers Made
His First Air Trip
In Man-C Carrying Kite

Boston, April 2-(AP)-Command
err John Rodgers, who was lost and
found in the Pacific on his flight to
Hawaii, made his first trip in the air
in a kite. Swinging on a board that
hardly could be called a seat, he
drifted over the waters of that same
Pacific in February, 1911, while sail
ors on the deck of battleship held
fast to the lines that kept him from
floating away in the air.
This became known today when It
was learned from Samuel F. Perkins
of Dorchester that Lieutenant Com
mander Richard E. Byrd would carry
kites on his expedition to the Arctic.
He will use them as distress signals
and also as a means of hosting the
aerial of his wireless apparatus
should he be forced to land in the
barren wastes Of the northland.
Perkins was responsible for the
first trip In the air Commander Rod
gers ever took He had been demon
strating his man carrying kites on
the Pacific coast and was invited by
the navy department to demonstrate
their practicability for naval use
He was taken on cruise. and on the
ship was Commander Rodgers, then
a junior officer. Several of the off,
crs wanted to try trip in the air,
and after questioning several Perkins
chose young Rodgers.
Commander Rodgers met him again
In Boston recently when the officer
spoke here on his experiences of the
Hawaiian fight. At that Perkins
said. the commander agreed that a
kNe would have been a handy thing
to have had around while they were
drifting at sea. 1t might have made
better distress signal than the
shirts of the lost aviators which fail
ed to attract the attention of a looK.
out on passing vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
FARMINCTON

The annual inspection Of Pilgrim
Commandery, No. 10, X. T., will take
place the evening of Friday, April rs,
the inspecting officer being Dana >
Williams of Lewiston acting grand
commander since the death of Com
mander Thomas f. Mcdonald OF
Portland. There will be a special
meeting the evening of Friday, April
8, and the regular meeting will oc-
cur the evening of Friday. April 16
There will be work in the Order of
the Temple each evening, and re-
freshments will be served after the
work. There was a rehearsal tonight
with a good attendance.
Mrs. Mabel d. Thomas entertained
the Idlers at her home this after
noon at an auction and bridge party,
there being a good attendance. The
luncheo took place at 100. and
bridge followed until the late after
noon.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Methodist church had very success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
PITTSF|ELD
Very Busy Day in
PittSfeld Court

Barney Cianchette of Pittsfield
was arraigned in the Pfttsfield mu-
nicipal court Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock on a charge of illegal pos
session of a still, of 15 gallons of
mash and Is gallons of "doctored"
cider. His son, Joseph Cianchette,
was arraigned on a charge of single
sale.
Both respondents pleaded not
guilty. The reading of the warrant
was waived. The State presented its
evidence, at the conclusion of which
Judge Anderson found probable
cause and adjudged them guilty. A
fine of 500 and costs and 60 days
in Jail with 60 days additional in
default of payment was given. They
appealed and furnished bonds in the
sum of $500 each for their appear
ance at the April term of court to
be held at Skowhegan. County At
torney Harold Weeks of Fairfield
appeared for the State and Attor-
ney George Thompson Of Bangor APP
peared for the Cianchettes.
The Cianchette farmhouse, located
about IL miles below the village
towards Burnham, was raided on
Thursday afternoon by Deputy Sher-
iff True Ellis of Skowhegan and
Deputy Sheriff Ivan L. Brooks Of
Pittsffeld, at which time the mash
was found behind the kitchen stove
in the process of fermentation; eight
barrels Of cider were found in the
cellar, about IS gallons of 1t having
been "doctored." Alcohol In vari-
Gus stages of fermentation was
found. The seized material was
brought to the village by the Off
GERS Thursday night. A very big
crowd, taxing the capacity of the
court room, was in attendance at the
trin1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Real Son of Real
Soldier Revolution
Celebrates His 80th

Pawtucket. r. l., April 2-(AP)--A
real son of a real soldier of the
American Revolution will celebrate
his SOth birthday tomorrow.
He is Henry A. Burlingame, son Of
Esek Burlingame who was SO when
Henry, his 21st child, was born, and
who picked up his brothers musket
when he returned from fighting the
British and took his place in the line.
Henry was nine years old when his
father died and he still remembers
stories Of the Revolution his father
used to tell.
The name of Esek Burlingame does
not appear on the rolls of men who
fought in the Revolution. This is ac-
counted for by the fact that he was
to young to enlist; but when his older
brother Nathan returned home in the
latter part of the war. too i'll to fight,
the younger brother felt that the
family should be represented. He
took his brothers enlistment papers
joined another regiment and stayed
with 1t until the finish Of the war.
While there Is no documentary
evidence to support these claims
they generally are accepted as true
by the Rhode Island Historical So.
ciety. Mr.. Burlingame, it was point
ed out, always has been intensely in
terested in the history of the Revo,
luton, and has written many papers
on the subject The society also han
in it's possession a powder horT
which they assert was used in the
war by Essex Burlingame.
Henry Burlingame was born II
Gloucester, r. l., in 1916. His mother
| was his fathers third wife and sh,
was AZ years when he was born
He went to Griswold, Conn, in 1881
| as a clerk in a grocery store and
came TO Pawtucket in 1886 in a SINH
lar capacity. He retains his interes
| in history. as well as in curren
| events and his mind is active. Ii
| 1894 he was a candidate for governor
on minor party ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Engagement Party
Given Popular Young
Lady by Friends

A shower party was given Miss
Birdina Valliere, Thursday evening,
at the home of her parents, Mr.! and
Mrs. Olin Valliere, in honor of her
engagement to Ernald F. Mullen, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Mullen
of Attleboro, Mass. Miss Valliere,
who was calling on friend, was
called home by telephone and as she
entered the living room was greeted
with a shower or conretti by IA of
her friends. The house was prettily
decorated with yellow and white
orchids and jonquils and this color
scheme was carried out as far a.
possible in the refreshments of
harlequin ice cream, sailed nuts,
| minis and fancy cookies. The bride
to be received many nice and use
| full gifts.
Miss Valliere is one of the most
popular young ladies of Skowhegan
| and is employed in the office OF the
Somerset Farm Bureau.
Mr.. Mullen is at present on the
| U. S. S. Milwaukee in Cuban waters
| but is expected North in June. The
wedding day has not been set.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Book Club Holds
Interesting Meeting

The Book Club met Thursday al
ternoon with the Misses Florence and
Mabel Pooler at their home on Wa
ter street. They were assisted as
hostesses by Mrs. Helen Wentworth
and Mrs. Beatrice Symons. Samuel
Pepys "a Portrait in Miniature" by
NJ. Lucas Duprepon, was reviewed
by Mrs. Lola Blunt from the stand
point of it's historical value. Dainty
refreshments were served during the
afternoon. The next meeting will be
held in two weeks with Mrs. Faucher
SWEET.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Counsel Desperate
AS Time for Hanging
CHAPMAN Draws Near

Hartford, Conn, April 2-tAP)-
With his execution less than ~ hours
away, Gerald Chapman's attorneys
worked feverishly today on evidence
which they hoped would prove that
another person was the murderer of
Patrolman James Skelly of New
Britain.
Frederick j. Groehl, of New York.
chief Chapman defense counsel, said
if his attempt tomorrow to get the
case before Judge Newell Jennings
was successful. he would subpoenS.
three New Britain policemen whose
testimony helped to convict Chap
man. He said he would attack the
credihi'ity Of certain portions Of their
testimony. The policemen are
Thomas Feeney, Walter Malone, and
John Lieblaw.
Hartford, Conn.,, April 3-(AP)--
Two men from Providence, r. l., said
to be highly important" witnesses In
the Chapman case, arrived at the
Hotel Bond shortly after one O'Clock
this morning. Both went to the room
of Frederick j. Groehl. Chapman s.
chief counsel. The pair refused to
give their names, and refused to talk
until after their conference with the
lawyer. 1t was learned that the name
of one Of the men was Lally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Sk0WHECAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters aHsSPo @

Mrs. E. E. McNeelie left for Bos-
ton Thursday for a visit of several
days.
Mrs, John Manning left Friday
morning for Providence, r. l., where
she will visit for time with rela-
tiVes and friends.
Asa Adams of Summer street is
confined to his home by illness.
Kenneth r. Copp, who has been
passing a short time with his faith
er, Ruel Copp, returned to Water
VILE, Friday, where he had a musi-
cal engagement.
Miss Edith Simpson and Miss
Delphine Murray, who have been
passing 10 days with their respective
parents, returned to their work in
Connecticut, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Standard Bearers Meet

The Standard Bearers, a young
peoples organization of the Metho-
dist church, held their egular meet
ing at the home of Miss Phyllis Wes-
ton. The regular business was taken
up and final preparations made for
the Easter pageant which the So
ciety will present Sunday evening
The business meeting was followed
by social hour when refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Sunshine Society

Skowhegan Sunshine Society held
it's regular meeting Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Alice Perry
onsChestnut street. The reports for
the past month show that shoes and
rubbers to the amount of $15.63 had
been purchased for needy children.
Plants and flowers sent to tn esick
and $40 paid toward hospital
charges. The next regular meeting
will be held with Mrs. Louise Fur
bush on Water street, May 6. On
April 10, a special all day meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Celeste Roullard on Summer street
for the purpose o fsewing for orphan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Savage, Mrs.
Elizabeth Marble and Miss Harriet
Marble left for Boston, Friday,
where they will visit over Easter.
The Skowhegan Sunshine Society
will hold a whist party Monday af-
ternoon at the home of Alice Perry
on Chestnut street. A small admis-
sion will be charged and the public
are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
Mrs. Sarah Parker Turner

:, Mrs. Sarah Parker Turner passed
away Thursday evening at the home
of her son on Bush street. She was
born in Bloomfield in 1847 the daugh-
ter of Aaron and Sarah Ings Parker.
In 1872 she became the wife OF
Charles Edwin Turner and of this
union two sons were born, Walter
Fred of Skowhegan and William "A
of Portland. With the exception OF
a few years passed in Wayne, the
family have always resided in Show
hogan. Mrs. Turner was a member OF
the Bethany Baptist church. The
funeral will be held Sunday after
noon with Rev. George Merriam Of
floating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
LITCHFIELD

The Larkin club will meet W.
Mrs. Harvey McCaslin, Saturn
afternoon. AS many members
possible are requested to be pressl'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03
William Schomber. Jr.

William Schomber, Jr., whose
home is on Bungalow street, died
at the Fairfield Sanitorium, Thurs
day night, and his body was brought
to Skowhegan, Friday morning. He
was born in New York City In 1902,
the son of William and Jennie
Chour Schomber. He is survived by
his father. his wife, formerly Miss
Myrtle Hastings, and two daughters
aged three years and seven months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03

children. A large attendance is de-
sired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-03

Just imagine clothes getting white and clean With
j out rubbing them threadbare on a washboard.
No wonder millions of women have given up
old-fashoned washday methods.
No wonder new thousands are turning every week
to Rinso.
This amazing granulated soap actually ssaks out
the dirt so that scrubbing isn't necessary. 1t ends
hard rubbing against board-the one great cause
of clothes wearing out.
Even in the hardest water Rinse whips at once
into rich lasting suds that loosen the ground-n dirt
and ease out the stains The most soiled spots need
only soft rub between the fingers to make them
owy.
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raising her voice. II cant pos.
sibly come. !"
There was silence for second,
then her mother-ir.law's voice
again: "Oh, I'm sorry. Another
engagement
.no: Peggys voice ice "a Va
phone wire Mother Phelps could
tell that she was dreadfully up
set over something.
whats wronR?'' she asked.
what's wrong. Peggy
Everything Wrong
Everything. " the girl answered.
everything. Are you busy right
now? / want to come over and
talk to you. I'm in terrible trou-
5le. !,
Ten minutes later she was
speeding across the town in
taxicab.
Mother Phelps. herself. opened
the door OF the big house: Her
welcoming smile faded from her
large, welI-forn1ed mouth when
she saw Peggy's face.
She gathered her to her plump
bosom and kissed her on both
cheeks before she led the way up
the wide stairs to her own room.
Mother Phelps bedroom was
like herself large and cheerful.
The rain might beat upon the
window panes. as It was beating
now. but within the room all was
eternal summer.
There were roses on the Gre
tonne window drapes and on the
ruffIed chair covers. FloWery
silk cushions were piled on the
. ioW-backed couch at the foot Of
the big bed. The novels In the
bookcase had happy endings--alI
OF them. Even the pictures on
the wall were cheerful pictures.
A fire cracked rosiiy In the
CRATE this morning. and Mother
Phelps pushed Peggy down into
one OF the chairs near it. With
her fat white hands she lifted
the wet hat from the girls pretty
head and helped her out Of her
coat.
Now, then" she said brislxly,
and her big black eyes became
intent behind her glasses. now,
then, what has Ranny been up
tor
She knew that whenevr Peggy's
face wore that white, tense look
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is out Of sorts It always affects
the baby" I replied, Babies can
feel tenseness or excitement or
restlessness or i'll humor In the
atmosphere. 1t affects their nerves
and that upsets their digestion,
interferes with their sleep and
makes them cross and hard to
manage"
81 believe that is true" she
answered slowly. Every time l
am especially dissatisfied and
irritable the baby is more trouble
than ever"
All OF which leads to the fact
that life for the young mother
will be infinitely easier if she will
leave off the pining or repining
that besets her, and settle down
to her job. For taking care OF
that baby Is her job and unless
she is a Stacker and a gutter.
she will attend to 1t.
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II was because Ranny had been
up TO something. And she was
not prepared To take his part.
The mother.in-laW who makes
trouble between her son and his
wife had nothing In common with
Mother Phelps. She was az Just
as q Judge on the bench-and she
liked Peggy. Moreover. she knew
Ranny, her son, from A to z.
Peggy bit her lower lip. Before
tell you about this, please
promise that you won't say
word about It to Father Phelps, =
she pleaded. He's just beginning
to be proud OF Ranny, and you
know. yourself. that Ranny has
been wonderful FOR the last year.
/ mean. not only with me. but
&c the office, too
yes, he's tended to business z
Mother Phelps agreed. with q nod
Of her handsome head. 'but that's
no more than he should do. Now,
tell me. has he lost his mind over
some girl or other again."
Peggy. glanced at her sharply.
She had had no idea that Raunys
mother understood him So thor
ougl1ly. She had vet to realize
that q mother usually knows her
son better than any other woman
ever knows him.
Deep IN Love
ssYes, that's just what he has
done, She answered slowly. with
her eyes fixed on the dancing fire
In the CRATE. He's head, neck
and heels in love with Barbara
Delano.
Mother Phelps frowned mot
that great COW Or q girl who was
visiting you last week? She
asked. She had met Babs one
afternoon when she had dropped
In at the Little White House
with q rattle Tor the new baby.
Peggy nodded. Yes, that's
the girl she said. .'He wants
me to divorce him SO he can
marry her. And she tells me
that they cant live without each
otherp'
Mother Phelps gasped. Her
white hands, with their sparkling
rings; went up In horror. 81 cant
believe iti'' she cried. never
heard Of anything so immoral in
my lifeneverl My own son.
tool Oh, can't believe I'll
She rustled up from her chair
and paced the length Of the room
two or three times before she sat
down again.
and what have you made up
your mind to do about 1t, Peg
gy?p she asked at last.
Nothing the girl answered
duly. that's why came to you.
I don't know what to do. Part Of
the time think ought to stick
to him and part of the time I
think / ought to give him up 70
Babs-"
HO Be Continued ToEnOFroW
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confused. She turned It over
and over in her hands
Now. what In the world u
Ranny doing with that thing?'
she asked aloud, Of the empty
house. Where is he going?"
Then another thought came to
herr wonder If he has go1e?"
she rushed back up the stairs
of the silent house. to his bed
room.
Peggy was half afraid to open
drawers of Ranny's chiffonnier.
With her hands gripping the
glass knobs, she stood looking
down at them, holding her breath
for one panic-stricken moment.
Suppose that there should be
nothing in the drawers, when
she did open them. Suppose
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NOLD Continue.

: about him. She knew too much
about him.
Fay made a funny little face.
'Ranuy always makes me think
of a rhyme heard once upon a
time" she said, frowning as she
tried to remember it.
She said 1t, haltingly:
Neither gifts nor gain
Can hold a winking Light o. Love,
Nor fancy's flight restraint"
Peggy laughed, but said moth.
ing.
1t was. written about a woman,
Of course" Fay added, turning
to go down the steps again, ''but
there are just as many he-flirts
in the world as there are she
flirts, IL you ask me! Well, ]
must go, or Agony will come out
on the porch and order me off
the premises again.
Fay could never forget the day.
four years ago, when Aunt Agony
had told her never to cross the
threshold OF her house again, 50
long as she lived.
No matter how rich and power.
full she was as Eddie Carter .
wife. she still stood In awe of
Aunt Agony, now, just as she had
when she was 10 years old.
Against Cigarettes
When Peggy went into the
house, Aunt Agony was coming
down the stairs with Peggy the
second on her arm.
This Is the best child I've
ever seem" she said amiabiy.
Then she stopped talking and.
shifted the tainted air, like .
hunting dog in a fox hunt.
Him! Who's been smoking
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the front porch. and four bottles
Of milk stood beside It.
Upstairs, Ranny's bed was un-
made. and his clothes lay on the
floor where he had stepped out
Of them. go
Peggy Strengthened her room,
and cleaned the bathroom.
When everything was in order
she packed up the baby's clothes,
and started away from the house.
but In the hall she stopped.
On the telephone table, partly
covered by the phone book, lay
an envelope.
She picked 1t up. It was q
plain cheap one, perfectly blank.
But inside was a railroad time
table.
She looked at it, blinking with
her thick eyelashes as she often
did when she was puzzled and