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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Reserve omcers' Association holds

Reserve Officers Association holds
its annual meeting at Bar Harbor.
Sept. 20-22-Maine -Universalist annual
convention at Pittsfeld.
Sept. 21-24-Fall convention Of Maine
Federation OF Women's Clubs at
Kennebunkport.
Oct. 4-6-Fall conclave Of 3Sth Rotary
District at Poland Spring.
Oct. 4-6-Maine Music Festival, Port
land.
Oct. 6-Auburn Chamber of Commerce
entertains Chambers of State.
Oct. 22-24-State Christian Endeavor
Convention. Headquarters, Lewiston
United Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
COMING EVENTS

Aug. 80-Hearing at Eustis before
Franklin county commissioners on
proposed highway through Eustis
to the Canadian border.
Aug. 30-Sept 3-Inter-denominat
Religious Institute at First Baptist
church, Rockland.
Sept. Field meeting, Knox. Academy
of Arts and Sciences, Thoma ston.
Sept. Annual meeting OF Maine
Press Association at Houlton.
Sept. 6-Labor day.
Sept. 6-Maine State Detective Asso-
citation holds annual meeting at
Lewiston.
Sept. 15-17-State w. c. T. q. con-
ventien, Presaue Isle.
Sept. 17-1s-Maine Department Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
FAIRFIELD
Birthday Party

Sss' NJ. L. Andrews celebrated her
~ birthday Friday at the home of
laughter, Mrs. Wesly circuit, on
~ w street. She received several
I" uufing the day. A family sup
party was enjoyed, the feature
sa!ch was beautifully decorated
auay cake. Four generations
as present. The out of town
.sss We're: Mrs. L. c. Foster of
mel Miss Myrtle Andrews of
snihgton, D. c., and Willard An
ws Of Pittsfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
.glon Players
resent Fine PLAY

An By Dr. evening the American Le-
ky aT Ssefs put on the four-act
by b. ne Black Feather" which
y IN NV. been so successfully stag.
d Hovssnn er Places, in the local Op-
ke nl.ra e and IN spite of the shower
sprecisste,rs were greeted by a very
Ma rose .i'e audience when the cur
k The Sc at 8 o'clock. The scene
= act pi,ay was laid in London and
etinr W. OF the play takes place
|spsSc Inc summer of 1914.
snet 10y numbers of vocal and
kooEs I C given by Herman
fctean Eecile McGraw and Emil
sssions were enjoyed during inter-
|rhs fill.
Esrs: RaoWing is the cast Of char
fnan san Won Arnheim, in the
secret service. Chris Car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

SPECIAL meeting Of the American
~ NV auxiliary Unit, George o.
y. cost, No, IA, will be held in
slon hall this evening at 7.30.
eaoers are asked to be pres
fcss. mere will be an election of
'of the ensuing year.
seS,s regular meeting of the Royal
h a suO Will be held in their hall
esing. A good attendance is
4 NJ g as this is the first meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
KENNEBEC COUNTY

Aug. 30-AnnuaI meeting OF Maine
Three-Quarter Century Club at Au-
guSta-
Sept. 15-17-59th annual convention
OF the Maine Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton at the Belgrade hotel.
Sept. 16-State Assessors meet Kan.
ncbec county local assessors at
Waterville.
Sept. 25-Episcopai Young Peoples
Conference. Gardiner.
Oct. 20-22-Annual State Sunday
school convention. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Lemucl ToheY

s@Sel Tobey passed away at his
s saturday morning at the age
w. he is survived by his wife
one son, Robert. The funeral
ives Will be Tuesday afternoon
No., . CLOCK and will be private.
Ia VIII be in the family lot In
4 semetery at Fairfield Centre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
A Wish-Filling Station

You may 60 to different stores and find the
means of meeting most for your needs and
wishes.
Then-in case you still want something
you have not been able to obtan-you may
60 to manufacturer, machinist a
penter and have it made up specially for you.
= And after that-to satisfy the complete
range Of human wants-there are such men
real estate agents, insurance agents,
brokers, public accountants and on.
You can get anything you want-provded
you keep going long enough. But
There's only one place where you can get
everything you want!
The A-B-C Classified Section Of the Ken
nebec Journal tells you instantly where to
get both the usual and the unusual things
which enter into the lives of almost every
one. It's wish-fling station of everything
for everybody.
Read it and heed it daily!
The AB.C Classified Ads
Always the Same-ln Service
Always Different-ln Opportunity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
AT STATE HOUSE

Aug. .So-special meeting of Governor
and Council.
Sept. 15-Governor and Council meet
for hearing Of pardon petitions.
Sept. 17--State Assessors confer with
kepnebec county local assessors
at assessors dept
Oct. 2S-29-Maine Social Welfare
Workers' conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Mrs. Arthur Pettigroye


Word was received Saturday
morning of the death of Mrs. Arthur
Pettigrove at her home In Gardiner
early Saturday morning of chronic
Bright's disease. Mrs. Pettigrove,
who was Annie Pike, was the daugh-
ter of David and Sarah Pike, who
were residents of Oakland for a
great many years. Mr.. and Mrs. Pet
tigrove went from here to Gardiner
a few years ago, where they con-
Quoted a business.
Mrs. Pettigrove is survived by her
husband and two daughters, Millie
and Thelma, and one sister, Mrs.
Mark Bean of this town; and was
member of Cascade Grange. Fu-
neral services will be held this Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock from the
residence in Gardiner and the re-
mains will be brought here for burial
in the Middle cemetery. The Grange
committal service will be used at the
grave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Wentworth
Will go to Gardiner today to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Arthur Petit
grove.
Mrs. Mark Bean has returned
from Gardiner where she was called
by the serious illness and death Of
her sister. Mrs. Arthur Pettigrove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Pulsifer have
gone to Corinna where they will be
Joined by Mr.. Pulsifer's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Pulsifer, for an auto
mobile trip to New Sweden, Aroos-
took county.
Mrs. William Robertson and daugh-
ter Janet of Skowhegan are visit
ing Mrs. Charles Tozier OF Pleasant
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Spofford will
conduct an eating tent at the Central
Maine fair grounds this, week.
x Mrs. Minnie Boothby. who has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

Mrs. r. A. Leighton went to Bel
fast Sunday where she will pass
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Patterson ano
family, and Miss Dorothy Nelson. OF
Canaan, passed the week END AZ
Hampton. In the afternoon they mot.
ored to Etna, where they attended
the Camp meeting.
Mrs. Alice Bowman and daughter,
Miss Evelyn Bowman, have returned
from Stoneham and Duxbury. Mass
where they have been visiting reia-
ttvee. .
Mrs. Louis Burke and little daugh-
ter. Patricia, and Mrs. Edward Burke
passed Friday In Skowhegan with
their sister, Mrs. Frank Parsons on
Madison avenue.
Mrs. Will Ireland has gone 10 De-
troit to visit relatives.
Allen Fletcher, Of Burnngnam'
wash. Miss Charlene Cole, OF Stow
hogan, and Miss Eva Huiens., OF Nyes
Corner. were dinner guests Wednes-
dav of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Fletcher
nv and Mrs. Harry Leighton. OF
wa shtnston, D. c., who have pesn
visiting bis parents. NE. and MRS. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Band Concert Tonight

The concert to be given this eve
ming on the High school steps at {
O'Clock promises to be most enjoy
able and it is hoped a large number
will avail themselves Of this oppor-
tunity to hear the last concert to be
given by the Boys Band this season
Beside the regular band selections
the boys are to be assisted by Mrs:
Borvin Goodwin, Sousaphonist, and
Miss Rose Setter, cornetist.
The following program Will be CIV
en-: March, "Penobscot Park" (Nye) ;
Overture, Bridal Rose" (Lavalee)'
Boys Band; Sousaphone solo. Pom
posa" (Hayes), Borvin Goodwin
cornet duet, Swiss Boy" (Bent'
Rose Settler and H. ]. Libby; over
ture, Sincerity" march. Golden
Jubilee" (JewelD, Boys Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

STORE-At Island Park Station for
sale or will exchange for real estate
in Augusta. James Armour, Win
throp, or Tel. 324-1 Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
FAIR DATES. KENNzszo VALLEY

A46 0A&1bs 461A &66O VAL11Y
Aus; s1-segt. Central Maine Fair.
Sept: e-S-South Kennsbec Fair. South
Windsor.
Sept. 7-s-Unity Park, Unity.
Sept; 14.17-Somerset Central Agrt-
cultural, Skowhegan.
Sept. 22-Solon Agricultural.
Sept. 1923 - Somerset Agricultural,
Arson.
Sept 23-2!-Kennsbse County Fair.
Readfield.
Sept. 24-26-wesserunsett Valley Fair
Athens.
Sept 2S-Embden Agricultural
Sept. 28-30-zNorth Knox Fair, Union.
Sept. 29-Cochnewagan Agric.. Mon
mouth.
Sept. 30-Richmond Farmsr4 q Ne.
chanics' Club.
Oct. 5-Litchf1eld Farmers Club.
Oct. 5-Greene Town Fair.
Oct. 12-14-sagadahoc Agri., and Hort.s
Topsham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

Salesman. Pardon me, sir, I have
IAN attachment for your typewyit4Yp
Manager: well, don't bother her
during working houfb.. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

WATERVILLE- Large milk route
with fully equipped dairy farm, stock
and tools and crops. Good set of
buildings, 2-family house; all in good
condition. Within three miles of Wa
terville. Will exchange for income
property. Fellows Real Estate FIX
change, lat Main street, Wateryille,
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

LUNCH ROOM-And equipment for
sale or to rent. None in town at
present. The Fraternities, Richmond,
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Wanted-To Buy

Wanted-To Buy 66
mirrors, clocks. beds, dishes and
glassware. Any condition; price no
object. Private party. Write U-2,
care Journal.
PEELED SPRUCE-Fir and poplar
pulpwood for immediate shipment or
next fall or winter delivery. Frank E.
Mace. 81 Winthrop ST., Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

FRUIT-And confectionery store with
groceries, established trade, $3.50:
another $1150; both centrally located.
Alice D. w. White. 13-R Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

| LET A classified ad handle that per-
| picking business deal for you.
p, CLASSIFIED ADS tell many q story
! of profit and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
REuMToMs

Sept. Little family, Grange hall,
Bristol.
Sept. 9-21st-Maine Reg. Assn, q 4
r. Hall, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
COW-Jersey. Price right. H. NJ. Ham
lin Tel lax Gardiner.

GUERNSEY S-Registered. We have
s or 10 more head than We have
room to winter. Come and take your
pick. Both sexes. Abbott Farm, Au-
gusta. Tel. 6S1-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
as returned to- her home in Hinck-

ley.
About 100 girls from Camp Somer-
set, East Pond, left Friday night for
their homes in Boston and New
York. The camps being closed
proves that the summer season is
drawing to a close.
DIR. Wilbur and Mr.. Clark of
Skowhegan were business callers in
town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Trask and
the Misses Annie Folsom and Mado-
Ign Folsom will leave today by au-
tomobile for st. Petersburg, Fla,
, where they plan to make their home.
Charles Dusty was in Waterville,
Saturday, on business connected with
the Central Maine Power Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

THE CLASSIFIED columns meet all
the needs of buyers and sellers.
READ THE classified section today
and dispel your last lingering doubt
regarding it's usefulness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

lyHE CLASSIFIED section is q daily
rNnomy service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

Business and ONCE Equipment o2
DESKS TT. roll top. E. w. Church.
46 So. Chestnut ST., Augusta. Tel.
1025-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

BULL CALVES-3 registered Here
ford, Repeater Fairfax. Alfred Niles,
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

TELEPHONE your classified ad.
CLASSIFIED ADS are an important
part of the news.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

GARAGE-And equipment for sale or
to rent. E. L. Goodspeed, Trustee,
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Specials at the Stores
RADIATOR FLAGS

Labor Day coming right away.
Armistice Day not so far off.
Show the colors on your radi-
ator cap. Sets of flags with
holders at Fif1elds--opp. depot.
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

YOUNG HORSES-Pair, sound; s
head of cattle. gasoline wood ma
chine, 100 chickens. Mrs. McCollett.
Tel. 314-4 Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

JIGGER WAGON-Aroostook 2 horse.
in good condition. J. E. Parker, Gar
diner. Tel. 1886.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Painting, Paperina, Decorating 2e

CEILINGS REFINIsHED - Paper
hanging, painting. Clean. careful
workmanship. Also wall papers. A. L.
Harris. 20 Jackson st. Tel. 1472-M.
PAINTING-Paperh F. w. Hal
pen, 20 E. Chestnut St Tel. 1316-M.
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LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle, Vehicles

BULL-A. ]. C. c. Jerseys, years old,
aged cows, and heifers. Federal ac-
credited herd. ]. ]. Harding, Albion.
Tel AS, Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

Moving, Trucking, Storage rs
DRY STORAGE-79 Arsenal St., Au-
gusta. Tel STEM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

RANGE-Crawford, practically new.
Also counter, TT by % inches with
drawers. Linden st. Tel. 235-R.
USED FURNITURE-Bed stoves, ta-
bles, stands, chairs, bureaus, desks,
mirrors and dishes, preserving jars
COO per doz. Cadarette. So Middle st.
Tel S64-J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

Summer Places for Rent 30
ARMOUR'S POINT-Cottage to rent
! after Aug. 80. ]. r. Armour, Win
throp. Tel. 324-1.
PEOPLE WHO are bright enough
to seek positions through classinsd
ads are bright enough to deserve the
considerat ton of all employers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Machinery and Tools

CORN ER-McCormick, nearl,
new. Harry Merrill, Weeks Mills, r
So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

YARN-All wool, for sale by manu-.
facturer at bargain; samples free
H. A. Bartlett, Harmony. Me.
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Success Of These Columns Tells Of The Daily Satisfaction They Give
REAL ESTATE FOX RENT

Summer Places for Rent 80
coTTAGEs-Two, completely FURNISH
ed, near East Winthrop, to let for
september or remainder of season,
$50. G. c. Metcacf, So Chapel street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15

He was running west on d
street, your honor, and at John
Marshal Place the man ahead OF
him signaled and turned left. The
defendant speeded up and tried
TO pass before the turn was COM
pleted,s and the man ahead swung
out OF his way so, quick that he
Just missed colliding with q tobac-
co shop four doors beyond the
The defendant continued down
Louisiana Avenue and tried to
grab the right -of.way from q lady
running down sixth Street in d
Ford coupe. She stuck to her
guns until the last second but
one, and he scared her for 10
cents worth Of aromatic spirits
Of ammonia. Then / put him
under arrest
Boob: II reached the inter-
section the same time the lady
did
And she came from your
right 2"
YES SIR
That gave her the right-of-
way. didn't 1t?
wen. yes. But thought she
was going to. stop"
And you went ahead thinking
you could guess what a woman
driver was going to do? That's
what / call reckless driving.
What's he charged with, officer?''
Failing to give right-of.way,
your honor.
Fifteen dollars"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
20 YEARS TO BE ADDED
TO AVENGE LIFE, BELIEF

NEW YORK, Jan. "A Twenty
years may be added to the average
life OF man. at present well short
CT three score and. ten. within the
next fifty years. according to In
dications in twosof the three local..
ties in New York State where the
Milkank Memorial Fund is spending
1000, 900 in community health tests.
The funds report for the second
year Of work was made public yes.
terday by John a. Kingsbury, Sec
rotary.
A congested district in New
Works east side, the city OF SYRIA
cuse and rural Cattaraugus county,
jn the western end OF the State.
are scenes Of the tests, known as
the New York Health Deinonstra-
tons. While the New York city
research Is only beginning the
other districts already show de-
creases in the number OF deaths
from disease and in the amount of
sickness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
co.
NEWSITEM|S

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Jan. Ia
Sheriff Howard B. Fields said today
that arrests would be made Of resi-
dents of Arlington county who,
after January 81. continue to oper.
ate automobiles or trucks on 1925
tags
The town clerk of Falls Church.
J. r. Iaverty, has reported to the
council that tax collections total
$1,1oO, which is about half the
amount due. Beginning January J.,
Mr.. Haverty stated that penalty
Of per cent each month is added
to the bills.
At a recent meeting Of the Ma.
tional Capital Park Commission in
Washington, j. C1oyd Byars, chair
man of the Northern Virginia Re-
gional Development Commission,
stated today that the plan for boule-
YARDS radiating from the approach
OF the Memorial Bridge through the
county, was submitted by G. A.. s.
Sinclair. q member Of the Virginia
commission.
Mr.. Byars said there should be a
driveway extending from Lee Circle
On Columbia Island leading around
both the south and north end OF
Arlington National Cemetery, which
would then enable the county
authorities to connect with this
driveway at any point.
s
owing to the absence OF mum.
Der of the officers of the Alexandria
Fairfax Building and Loan Associa.
ton. the annual meeting and election
Of officers has been postponed
until February 8.
Mrs. Julian o. Simpson, county
chairman OF the Christmas seal sale
Of the Tuberculosis Society, reported
today that Arlington county has
gone over the $1,000 mark.
The Parent Teacher Association
of the Nellie Custis School WIN hold
a rummage sale at Seigles Hall. on
Columbia Pike. East Arlington. to.
morrow between the hours Of 10 a.
m. and 8 p. m.
There viii be special meeting
Of the executive committee OF the
Arlington County Business Associa-
ton held In the office Of g. Eugene
Doyle in the Clarendon Trust Build.
ing tonight at o'clock.
The Ballston Fire Department will
meet at the fire house tonight at
8 o'clock.
The meeting Of the Arlington
county Federation Of Schools, pre-
viously announced to be held to-
night at the Washington Lee High
School. has been postponed until
January %. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
FUGITIVE HELD
AS ROBBER

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.--Everett Lee.
20, 616 Camp Street, Akron, Ohio,
escaped convict from the Ohio
State penitentiary today confessed
to killing William Fuchs, so, in a
hold-up last night, police said.
Fuchs was shot down when he
resisted an order to hold up bis
hands, voiced by q robber who
entered his butcher shop last night.
Lee was arrested an hour later
when the driver OF a taxicab in
which he was riding, noticing he
had been drinking and was armed,
executed a left turn at a forbidden
corner and was halted by a police
man.
Lee said he escaped I'm Ohio on
April 8, 1928, while serving a
fifteen-year term for robbery with
q gun. He admits five store hold
ups.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
PLAN TO DELAY.
'SESQU|' SHOW

A strong demand for a years
postponement OF Philadelphia
ssaaul-centennial exhibition until
1921 will be made next week when
the National Advisory Committee,
consisting Of two men from each
OF the forty-elght states. meets In
Philadelphia January TO-, with the
manager Of the fair.
The advisory committee was APP
pointed by President. Coolidge to
assist in the preparation for the
exposition.
The proposal for years delay Is
on the grounds that a fair this
year would not be sufficiently ex-
plotted to justify the international
Atmosphere which has been given.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
With The
lAlibi Artists
IA Cross Section Of the
Daily Grind in Judge
Hits Court
Read EN- and Weep
By DONALD McDOUGAL

The New England Conscience
The clerk: Those three young
men who were found guilty of
vagrancy are before the court for
sentence"
The court: Your records have
been investigated by the probation
officer and she finds that your
unpleasant situation is the result
rather of misfortune than III.
doing. The court viii take your
personal bonds and the probation
officer will try to find work Tor
you"
The clerk: Hold UP your right
hands. The court takes your per-
sonal bonds not. to repeat the Of
Tense with which you now stand
charged"
The one in the middle drops
his hand with the suddennesS OF
an ambitious corporal satuting 9
new.made second lieutenant.
He n1umbles: But the charge
is vagrancy. Fr
The clerk-"Y es--the. court Is
taking your personal bond not to
repeat the offense."
s'But I can't subscribe to that
oath. I can't promise not to be g
yaprant. when / am one right
now. by the courts decision. i ii
be Just as much a vagrai1t when
go out OF here as L was when
/ came in. / shall be q yagrant
until find q job, and I don't
know when that will be.
The clerk: "But-but-why yah
that's all right-it's the usual
, IT won't take false oath
whether it's the usual thing Or
not.
The other two boys promise
not to be Migrants any more, and
walk out-vagrants.
The court: Where are you
from?''
vermont. =
They take their obligations
seriously up there"
(WeIl say they do--we're from
that part Of the country ourself.J
How old are you
Seventeen. My father died
two years ago and my mother
married man that didn't like
me very well. had to 60. I've
been going ever since"
WOman's Sphere.
The probation officer: We've
looked the case up and that state
ment seems to be true. your
honor.
The court: THE law says I
must either send him to jail or.
take his personal bond not to
repeat the offense, and he won't
give his. personal bond, I don't
know what to do with him all
L know Is, won't send him to
jail. Go long with the probation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15

The meeting Of the Arlington
county Federation OF Schools, pre-.
riously announced to be held to-
night at the Washington Lee High
School, has been postponed until
January %. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15

The Ballston Fire Department will
meet at the fire house tonight at
8 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
THUG STRIPS VICTIM
TO DELAY PURSUIT

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Led by
a diminutive youth about 10 years
old, &thtee young robbers held up
two drug stores on the lower East
Side.
In each instance the robbers,
each OF whom carried a pistol.
bound and gagged the clerk and
compelled him to remove his trou5-
ers to prevent pursuit