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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

First meetings of creditors of John
S. Pressey of Oakland, Arthur f. Simp-
son of Waterville, John Farrell of AL
bion and Charles A. York of Winsiow
were held, Friday, before the Kennebec
county referee in bankruptcy. In each
of these cases no assets were found. no
trustee appointed and no further meet
ines OF creditors ordered. Fred w.
Clair of Waterville was appointed
trustee in the case of John L. Lashus
of Waterville and Charles w. Atchley
appointed trustee in the case of James
Cohen of WaterVille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Eugene Shaw was the only respon-
dent to appear before Judge Lancas-
ter Friday, in the municipal court,
and the charge preferred against him
was intoxication. Shaw pleaded guilty,
but asked for the leniency of the
court, claiming it was the first time
he had ever been drunk He was SEN
fenced to serve Is days in Jail for the
offense and the sentence was sus-
pended by Judge Lancaster on the
promise of the young man that he
would leave liquor alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Former Ice King
Visitor in Augusta

Charles w. Morse of Bath. the well
hhowh hnaneier, arrived in this city,
FRIDAY, on the 12.OS train. returning
on the S.o5 F. NJ. train. Mr.. Morse
was met at the station by Hon. George
y. Maeomber, who took him about the
city IN his automobile. This is Mr
Morse's first visit To Augusta since
ms return to his old home in Bath.
A number of Augusta people who
mad heard of Mr.. Morse's presence IN
the city, were at the train To eat a
glimpse of the man. once intimatals,
connected with the Kennebec ice in
uus'rS' VINO has not been in Augusta
for number of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

ner team as a whole will have some
thing on the local team is conceded,
but the local battery is expected to
make up for any deficiency. The ball
grounds at the park have been put
in perfect condition in contemplation
of the great ball tournament during
the Hanks Show, which fact Will be
appreciated by both players and spec
tators. The lineup of the two teams
il az follows;
Gardiner-McCarthy. G.: Mowers,
p, H. Desmond. h.; L. Desmond,
2b.: Scott SIS; Cobb, 3D.. lShepherd,
If; Glidden, cf: Whalen,rf
Augusta Democratic Cub-Morrell,
G.; Wilson, p; Thyng. 1b.; Douglass,
Oh; Hallett. IS; Hanks. 3D.; Cooper,
rf.: Cummings, cf.; Nichols, If.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

A party consisting of cottagers at
Island Park went to New Meadows
Thursday evening by automobile & {
the Maine Transportation Co. In the
party We're Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Hersey,
MIR. and Mrs. Daniel Rice, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mabury Birch and daughter,
Florence, Miss Florence A. Wright,
Miss Clara B. Wood, Miss Janet Kill
SO, Elmer Davis and Charles L. Wal
he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Francis Roule, who has been visit
ing his brother, Prof. Claude Roule
in this city for the past week, re-
turned, Friday afternoon. to his home
in Chicago. From Chicago, Mr.. Roule
will go to the northern part of Wis
consin, where te will superintend
the line work of a new 10-mile cleo
trio road, which is being constructed
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Funeral of Mrs. mahala 3. Smith.

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Mahala B. Smith were held at 2,3O p.
NJ. from the late residence. 81 East
ern avenue. Rev. Henry L. DunnaclS
officiated and two appropriate vocal
selections were rendered by Mrs. Fred
Fife.
The bearers We're George Motherwell,
Fred Libby, Joseph Hodgkins and
Hazen Beecher. Interment was in the
family lot in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
LOCAL NOTICE.

EXCURSION from Gardiner to
Beothbay Harbor. Monday. July 20
Boat leaves Gardiner at $50 A. M
and Boothbay at 6 p. H. A moonlight
sail up the Kennebec for S1.o0 the
round trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

A few years ago George Downs of
MITE Vernon had five cows killed from
lightning while in the pasture. He was
fortunate in having them covered by
insurance in the agency of C. f. Down
ing at Augusta. At that time it was an
unusual thing to haVe the livestock
insured, but, today, many people take
out policy to cover them during the
lightning season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Much of the lumber used in the con-
struction of the old Swift & Co. plant,
which is being torn down by a crew
from the Maine Central Railroad Co..
is found to be in condition to be used
again and is being taken to the stock
yard in Brunswick, where it will be
used in various construction, as need
ed. Two carloads have already been
shipped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
SATURDAY SPECIAL LOCALS.

z The r. w. Soule Emporium will make
this next week a$"Go-Cart" week. All
their carts and carriages are marked
down about Is per cent. and offer rare
bargains. for the mother looking for
comfortable carriage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

In the presence of a large crowd
Aviator Harry N. Atwood made two
successful flights at The Weirs, Thurs
day. He carried two passengers, Her
bert Blackstone of The Weirs and Mrs.
r. f. Painter OF Pine Island. on the
first trip. on the second trip, Thursday
evening, Mr., Atwoon carried as a pas
senger Miss Ruth Sutterthwait OF
Reading, Pa, and C. f. Maher of La
coma.
The Greenwich, ct, authorities have
notified the Los Angeles, Cal, police
that they are willing to surrender to
them Stanley A. Beadle. who has con-
fessed 70 having defrauded banks in
cities ON the Pacific coast and who
is charged by the Los Angeles police
with passing fraudulent paper on the
Day and Night Bank in that city,
Beadle is at present in the county Jail
awaiting trial on a charge OF assault
committed on a 12-year-old boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

A revival of stiek-knife. a game
dear to the heart of the boys of aboEt
20 years ago. is noticed this summer.
A group of half a dozen stick-knife
enthusiasts can now be seen each
pleasant day on the court house lawn
utterly Obvious to everything going
on about them except the scientific
throwing iof the pocket weapon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Alton Morrison.

Alton Morrison died at ? A. NJ, Fri
day. At IS North street. aged 60
years. Funeral services will be held
at p. NJ. Saturday. from the under
taking rooms of Knowlton & Hewins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Funeral of Mary Ann cyr.

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Mary Ann Cyr were held at A. NJ.
Friday. from St. Augustine's church
Rev. r Foret was the celebrant of the
funeral mass. Interment was in the
family lot in st. Mary's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The death of John a. Burrill, a
well-known horseman of Bangor, and
for over u years connected with Chas.
w Morse at his sales stables on
Franklin and Harlow streets there, oc-
CURED at his home, Friday.
Rev Thomas Maher, one of the found
ers and vice president and treasurer of
st. Mary's College at Van Buren,, died
suddenly of a shock, Friday while con-
versing with Rev. Timothy T. Linehan
in the parlor of st. Mays parochial
residence at Biddeford. He was born IN
Ireland, 65 years ago, and has been pass
ing his summers at Biddeford since 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Supt. Ernest A. Gray of the c. A.
Eaton shoe factory of this city left.
Friday afternoon. on a short business
trip to Broekton, where the main fac
tory of the Easton Co. is located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Mrs. Frank Fifield of Manchester un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis,
Friday night. at the Augusta General
hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Mrs. +. S. Reed and son, William,
who have been passing their vacation
at Boston have returned to their home
on Capital street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

1.-THE Oakland" Cigar is one of the
few cigars that retains the patronage
OF old smokers who know a good thing
when they try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

The condition of Charles E. Ely,
who is cenvalescing from an attack
of typhoid fever at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital, was reported, Friday
night, as considerably better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Clarence Freeman, who is a patient
at the Augusta General hospital, was
reported. Friday night, as gaining
slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Miss Bertha Copeland and Mrs. Ida
Cook of Boston are guests for few
wks At As Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

A 50 cent sugar spoon free at A. NJ.
Wight's today. Read his special sale
ad. and see how easy it is to obtain
this valuable spoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

w. A. Price left on the 3.05 P. NJ
train, Friday, for Vassalboro to pass 4
short visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

A. F. Gerald of Fairfield was bus
mess visitor, Friday, in the city and
was registered at Hotel North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Miss Hazel Beckett of this city and
Rosalie Beckett of Concord, N. H.,
are visiting relatives in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

With prices down to the lowest
point, the sale of Chernowsky's Dept
Store is worthy of careful attention
Last call on trimmed hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Daily ksnnebee Jourra,
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Fred w. Clair of Waterville was j
the city, Friday, on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Fortunate the people who take ad-
vantage of n Richmond's offer of low
prices. Just call and see these bargains
on CnnY street. Read ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

/. L. Pierce has returned TO his
home in Augusta, after passing few
weeks with his parents al Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Mrs. n. l.. Perkins and Miss Ellen
Williamson, both of Bridge street, are
passing a few days at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

c. C, Whittier of Boston was bus
mess visitor. Friday, in the city. Mr..
Whittier is examining probate
documents at the courthouse relating
to the Civil War soldiers from Win
fhrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

C. WI Day of skowhegan was in
the city. Friday. and while here vis-
tied the Capitol Driving park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

All members of the Golden Cross
ard their friends are cordially in
vited to join in Field day at Mariana
cook, Wednesday, July 81. Take A.
NJ ear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

home in this city, after a short busr .
ness trip to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Miss Beulah Allen of Hartford square
has arrived home from a 10-days stay
at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Hon. George G. Weeks of Fairfield
was a business visitor, Friday, in the
city. Mr.. Weeks was speaker of the
House of the 74th Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

The mid -summer sale of mems low
shoes at II. j. Turner's includes the
high-grade Elite and Just Wright"
shoes. See south window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Fred Ingram and Fred Kineade
We're in the city, Friday forenoon. on
their way TO Ocean Point, after pass
ing a few days fishing trip at Mount
Vernon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

The barge Tulpehocken. which has
discharged cargo of coal for Pur-
linton Bros. Co, was towed down river.
Friday forenoon, by the Bath tug.
Ariel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Associate Justice Albert NJ. Spear
wa sat his desk at the courthouse.
Friday for the first time since the
adjournment of the Portland term o.
the law court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Daniel McGillicuddy of Richmond
was a business visitor, Friday, in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Stevens & Ballard offer special to-
day in women s oxferds and ties the La
France special al in the $3.50 grade,
broken lots of desirable footwear, for
s1.9S. Ii viii pay you to look them
over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

J. A. Morrill, of Brunswick was in
the city, Friday. on a business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Fine lot halibut and sword fish at L
S. Young's to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Cured without pain

Safe, easy treatment, based
on 50 years successful prac-
tice in Maine. Cure guaran-
teed. No operation or de-
tention from business. Free
consultation, free letter.
Or. C. r. EtSkE
Specialist on Diseasesnf kecfnm
38Pieasant Az. w ocdfs Portland
New DeM IT House, lewiston,
Safurde5s, 10 AIN. 70 p.na,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
REST AND atAlTH TO MOTHER AND cH,lo

MRS. WrNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t
SOOTHES the CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS.
AI,LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND collie, and
is the best remedy for DIARRHQsA. 1t is abb
solutely harmless Be sure and ask for MRS.
Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take NO S6her
kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Woven hammocks at Russell & Yves 4
ton Co. s at cost today. Also kimono
dresses. over 80 of them, very pretty
short sleeves, low neck style, awfully
low Price. Childrens wash dresses, 81
and $1.25 value, for only 79c.
Do see that $500 hammock Swift q
Turner Co. sell for only 1929. If you
have any desire to own a new one.
great stock here. A covered sleeve
board is only e. today. Special price
for the few cherry stoners left. Here
are fruit jar rubbers that help make
canning sure.
$500 Poros Knit Union suit for Csc
soc Peros shirts and drawers for soc,
YOU will find at The Pierce Clothing
Co, for Saturday and Monday. Sea
window.
Remember Webber & Hewett's
beans and brownbread and their usual
supply of green stuff.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
BOARD OF TRADE TRIES TO
END DOCK MEMS STRIKE


LONDON. May 24.-With, the port
Iof ondon completely tied up as the
result of the transport workers
strike, thousands OF tons of perish
able freight and foodstuffs in cars. in
cargo holds and OH the wharves, and
with the ranks of the strikers being
augmented hourly. the board OF trade
began an organized effort today TO
end the labor conflict.
Sir Edward Clark. representing the
board opened an inquiry, both the
master lightermen and the union be
ing represented. Ii was hoped that
some plan of settlement might be ar
rived at TO head of general strike.
There has been an utter absence
of disorder up TO the present time
although the, docks and water front
are plcketed in an elaborate manner,
The employers have found 1t impos.
sible 10 secure competent strike
breakers and the few they have are
unable to relieve the existing conges.
lion.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
Michigan Central Promotions.

Walter II. Flynn, who has been mas.
ter mechanic in the Michigan Central
shops in st. Thomas, Ont, for the
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
BISHOP CHARGES PLOT:
SEEKS REINSTATEMENT

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. May "a
Charges that political Vaccinations.
secrecy, and misinformation had play
ed prominent parts in the events thai
lea 10 his retirement as bishop By
the Methodist General conference
were made today before the delegates
by Bishop Thomas b. Nicely.
The vote 10 retire Bishop Nicely may
pc recoASi dered before the voting for
new bishops was concluded, as a re-
suit OF the address.
Todays balloting resulted In the
election OF +. ID. Leete. OF Detroit, on
the twenty-third ballot, and X. j.
Cooke, of New York. on the twenty.
fourth F. j. Mcconnell. president OF
DePauw university. was elected a
bishop last night. One more bishop
is TO be elected.
Chancellor Day. OF Syracuse uni
versity, is championing the movement
10 have Bishop Nicely retained,
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
FINDS BOOMERS PACKING
UP LANDLADY'S GOODS

Mrs. Clara LETTER. No. 50 Adams
ave east. notified the police, Thurs
day night, that she had missed some
car tickets and small chaige, and De
tective Robert Clare arrived at the
house just in time TO prevent a whole
sale removal or Mrs. LETTERS effects
She suspected two roomers. Frank
Sherman, aged 20. and Charles ST.
mons, q years old. recent arrivals
from San Francisco.
When the detective entered their
room 10 question them. he found them
packing two silk waists. two coats
and suit, valued at SAL. and belong
Ing to Mrs. LETTER. The men were
arraigned before Justice Stein on a
charge Of simple larceny, and will
have a hearing, Saturday.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
MARKET BECOMES VERY
DULL IN AFTERNOON
AND CLOSE IS HEAVY
Stocks Which Usually Lead List
Are For Most Part
Neglected
FEW NEWS DEVELOPMENTS
Peoples Gas Is Feature Of
Strength In Last Minutes
of Trading
) Copyright. 1912. by New York Evening
Post Coz

} (COpyright, 1912. by New York Evening
Post Coz
NEW YORK, May 24-The stock
market throughout was a rather dull
affair today. Prices held generally
firm. but the movement OF even the
Usually active shares was narrow, es-
pecially in the afternoon, when the
market became extremely quiet.
The highly speculative shares which
are usually kept in motion, scarcely
moved at all Except for the specu-
lation in some of the specialties, such
as Seaboard Air Line, American To
bacco, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Puts
burgh Coal, Sears-RoeLuck, Pacific
Mail and Peoples Gas. there was little
OF interest in the trading.
The half-doZen active shares which
are as a rule heavily traded in We're
Tor the most part neglected. There
were no news developments TO inru
ance speculation ard the attitude OF
most traders appeared TO be one OF in
difference towards the market and the
problems which were supposed TO al
feet it, There was little more activ-
ity at the close, with Peoples Gas the
Nfeature OF strength. In general, final
prices were a trit1e below the best OF
the day Abroad the markets were UNI
settled by continued liquidation in Lon
don. where discount rates were a trltie
higher.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
STANLEY J. MCDONALD DEAD.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. May 24.-Stan-
ley J, Mcdonald died in ST. Joseph S
hospital, Thursday. following an oper-
alton on his throat. Mr. Mcdonald
was % years old and native OF
Greenfield. He was married seven
months ago and with his bride re-
turned recently from California, TAX
ing up his residence in Milan, Mich
Funeral services will be held in the
home OF a sister, Mrs. Neil Williams,
in this city, Saturday afternoon. and
interment made in Morenci, Mich.
Besides Mrs. Mcdonald, the deceased
is survived by two brothers and Ave
sisters including Mrs. A. Darnel, Mrs
George Houck. and Mrs. John Will
Jams, of Detroit.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
DIR. B. r. SHURLY NAMED
HEAD OF ID. c. M. ALUMNI

The Alumni Association of the De-
troit College Of Medicine, in its bust
ness meeting. Thursday afternoon,
elected the following officers: DR.. B.
K. Shurley, president; DR.. Randall
Of Flint. vice-president; Or. Sissung,
Monroe, historian: DR.. r. l.. Clark,
Detroit, secretary-treasurer, and DR.
r. c. Andres and DR.. c. ID. Brooks,
both of Detroit, members of the ex.
ecutive board.
The annual clinic came TO close,
In the evening. with the commence
ment exercises of the college in the
Wayne Gardens Thirty-eight stu
dents, whose names were published
In The Times, some days ago, were
graduated. DR.. David Inglis delivered
tie faculty address, while Dean S. s.
Marquis spoke on behalf OF the public.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
GETS $4,000 DAMAGE
VERDICT ON THIRD TRIAL

After seven years of litigation
Christian W. Ammer mas succeeded in
getting verdict against Postal a.
Morey, OF the Hotel Griswold. for in
juries sustained when an elevator fell
18th him in 1905, Jury in Judge Van
Tiles court having allowed him 81, 500.
In the first trial verdict was di.
rected against :he plaintiff, and he APP
pealed The case was then Tough
through the supreme court and AM
mer was granted a new trial. Tie
second trial was held in Judge Muir.
phys court several months ago, when
the jury disagreed. The third trial
was completed late Thursday night.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
PARENTS OF CHILD KILLED
INFALL ARE FRUSTRATED

Prof. A. S. Williams, teacher OF mu-
sic in Adrian college, hurried TO his
ZONE in the Wilbert apartments, No.
1902 Charlotte-ave., Thursday morning,
when notified of the tragic death Of
his two.year-old son, Clarence, who
plunged from fourth-story window,
Thursday morning.
Prof Williams was heart-broken
over the affair His wife, who was
ih an adjoining room when the child
plunged through an unfastened screen,
is Frustrated by the shock.
Patrolman Van Antwerp was the po-
lice officer who rushed the dying baDe
TO St. Mary's hospital in an autono-
bile.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25

Bu.Ine s--Itke Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co.. "
John R-st Pm Main lf9S or city Sssb.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25

past .our years, has been appointed
superintendent of motive power Tor
the road, succeeding Edmond ID. Bron-
ner, who was recently promoted e.
be general manager Mr.. Flynn has
been in the service Of the road for
the past II years.
p. j. Burns, who has been acting
as assistant 10 the superintendent in
Detroit, has been promoted TO be as
slstant superintendent of motive pow
err +. II. Webb, master mechanic in
Michigan City, Ind, will succeed Mr..
Flynn as master mechanic in St.
Thomas, Ont.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
/. J. cLYoe WATT RESIGNS.

LANSING, Mich. May 24.-J Clyde
Watt. OF Caranac, who has been chief
OF the corporation division In the 1tate
department for several months. has
rendered his resignation owing TO III
health. Secretary Of State Martindale
has appointed Leslie B. Clark, of st.
Joseph. TO succeed Watt. Clarke Is
deputy county clerk OF ST. Joseph
county and is a graduate OF the law
department OF the university OF Mich
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
Two Children Bitten BY Dogs.

Robert Monroe, four years old, of
No. 5l4 Humboldt-ave. was bitten on
the eft thigh by a dog owned by
John Heig, No 524 Humboldt-ave..
Friday, according 20 a police report,
Neil Wager, aged three. of No, 1000
east, vas bitten in
the left hand by dog owned by En-.
ma Schippert, No. 60 Moran-st.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-25
su.. uosnl,aI for Price Of Hor.e.

John ]. Paul is suing Grace hospital.
in Judge Van Tiles court, for the value
OF a horse which he permitted the hos
pital authorities to use on the am.
bulance. AS result OF the hard ser
vice the horse became crippled and
had TO he shot Paul claims he made
verbal agreement TO sell the horse,
but the price was not stipulated. II Is
claimed on the part OF the defendant
that the horse was hired.