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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-08
Audrews.Newcomh.

The frat spring wedding took place
and Mrs. William Thomas Newcomb,
when their daughter, Annie Mae New.
comb, was united In marriage with Don.
aid Jordan Andrews.
At 4 O'Clock to the strains of Lohen.
erin's Wedding March, played by Miss
Dorothy NewcOmb, sister of the bride,
the bridal party took their places In an
arch Of cedar and roses, under q white
wedding bell. Little Lauriette Losier
was ring bearer. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. N. o. Baltzsr, pastor
OF the Congregational church, in the
presence OF the immediate families with
several relatives and friends. The
doublering service was used.
The bride wore gown OF white
Georgette crepe over white satin, with
beading and accordion plated panels.
Ger tulle veil was caught with orange
blossoms. She carried pinks and white
sweet peas. There were no attendants.
Following the ceremony an informal
reception was held. Among the guests
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Morse of Danvers, Mass, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred McAllister of Waterford
and Walter Newcomb of Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews left by auto
mobile for short trip, amid a'shower
of confetti, rice and wedding emblems
attached to their car. Their destination
was known only to themselves. The
bride travelled in suit of navy blue With
hat to match.
They were the recipients of many
beautiful gifts. Among them were cut
glass, silver, choice linen, an electric
toaster, a coffee percolator and pictures !;
also money from both the BRIDES and
groom's parents, and several relatives,
a Liberty bond and furniture.
The bride is one of Norway's popular
young ladies, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William T. Newcomb. She grad
uated from Gould's Academy in the
class of 1912, and the following year
entered Gorham Normal School, grad
uating In 1915. Since the completion of
her course, she has taught with success
in Boothbay; was principal Of the gram
mar school in Harrison, and for the past
two years has taught at South Paris,
where she is principal of the Junior High
school, and will complete her years
work there.
The groom is the eldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert F. Andrews, a graduate
of Norway High School, class of 1915,
and of Bryant & Stratton Business Col
lege, Boston, in 1917. For the past two
years be has been associated with bis
father at the Andrews Sale Stables, hav-
ing made several trips West for horses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews are to reside in
the Andrews home on Paris Street, and
will be at home to their friends after
May /.
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Died.

In Dixneld April l, Mrs. Lizzie Drake, wife
Of Elton E. Winter, aged 81 years.
In Norway. April ., Perry Russell, aged "a
years, months, days:
In Buckfeld, March 80. George II. Brigham,
aged 20 years.
70 years, IL months.
In Norway, March %, Mrs. Alice Hutchins
Sturtevant, wife Of Guy sturtevant, aged 10
In Dixfeld, March q. Mrs. Jane c. Waite,
widow Of the late Lorenzo Waite, aged 81 years.
months, 20 days
In North Waterford, March %, John Ki'gore.
In Paris, March %, George Wallace Everett,
aged ~ years, s months, IL days. (Corrected).
In Norway, April 1, Mrs. Annette Moulton,
widow of Ira Moulton, aged 66 years. l6 days.
In Paris, April 4, Miss Mary Isabelle Mellen,
aged SO years, ! month, l6 days.
In Arlington, Mass, April 8, Mrs. Carrie
tDenison) Higgins, formerly OF Norway, aged
IN Norway, April I, Mrs. Mary b. Walker.
widow OF Lincoln Walker. aged 70 years, :
In Mexico, March 81, Jerry Gsluzs, aged 10
In Buckaeld, March 80, George H. Brigham,
In Hebron, March 81, Moses yeriill. aged s.
years.
In Norway, April 5. Charles W. Ryerson, aged
So years, IL months, % days.
In South Paris, March q, Frances Louise,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles d. bumpus,
aged IA days.
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deorre Wallace Everett.
rCumm,un,cated.1

George Wallace Everett known -
Wallace G. Everett, Q we'll known citizen
Of Paris, passed away at the home Of bis
son, FORTE Everett, Friday afternoon,
March 18th, after an illness Of several
months. He WAS born in Norway, the
son of George Washington and Betsy
Elizabeth (Burns) Everett, and for many
years had been resident of Paris.
Mr.. Everett was u years, 6 months
and II days of sge.
he leaves a widow, one son and six
grandchildren besides fonr brothers,
Charles and Edwin of Norway, Leroy Of
West peris and Ernest of Princeton,
Mimi. vHe leaves also several nieces and
pepbews.
The funeral services were held at the
home of his son Sunday afternoon, March
30th. Rev. G. W. Rogers spoke comfort.
ing words.
The remains were placed 10 the tomb
at Riverside Cemetery. -.. % no
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Quarterly Conference.

The fourth quarterly conference of
the Methodist church was held last
Wedn esday evening, Rev. D. B. Holt,
District Superintendent, presiding over
the meeting. The reports OF the various
branches showed remarkable success for
the years work, considering the inter
ruptions from the influenza. The
pastor, Mr.. Faulkner, received q mani
nous invitation to return for another
year. The following officers were elected
TO serve for the ensuing year:
Trustess-W. 8. Starbird, Charles L. Buck,
George /. ,Burnham. George W. Cook, George +.
Farnum, T. n. Davis, Benjamin SWEET, Hairy
Morton, Charles Edwards. . -
Farnum, e. NJ. Millett, 5. G.: ordway,, b. n.
Chapman, G. d. Robertson, James Miilett, 4.
e. Chapman, Frank Nottage, Charles Moulton
Leon Brooks. Elmer Briggs, E. o. Milless' ~ a.:
Lincoln, L. +. Schon, Alton Jacoos' osoof
Mason Amos Barnett.
Supt' of Sunday School-C. L. Buck.
Pres. of Ladies' Aid-Mrs. Carrie Dudley.
Pres. Of Womsn's Foreign missionary soc'e'S'
Pres. Of woman's Home Missionary Society
Pres. Of the EpWorth League-Leota 'schof,
Foreign Missions-G. r. Farnum, Mrs. Harry
Morton, Mrs. Charles Moulton
Home Missions and Church Extension-Mrs:
Charles Edwards, Mrs. Kate Stuart, Pastors
wife. NJ
BENJAMIN SWEET, Mrs. James Millett, Mrs. Elmer
Briggs. NJ c,.,,.s
Edwards, Mrs James Millett.
Temperance-E. e. Chapman, Il. U. Millets'
Educstion-Leon 8. Brooks. James Minets.
Frsedman's Aid-Jamss Miless. VIM SWEET
Amos Barnett.
Hospitals-C. L. Buck, Mrs. e. e. Chapman,
Mrs. +. NJ. Davis.
Church Records-Geo. Robertson, 8. G. Ord
way, Elmer Brtggs.
Auditors-Elmer Briggs. If. scho9 ,,u,..
Church Property-Mr. and Mrs. 4. ID. Miiiets
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Edwards
Church Music-T. n. Davis, 8. e. OrdWay, "
L. Buck. =,
Buck, E. N. Millett, Benjamin swesss 1. NJ
Davis, George +. Farnum.
Examination OF Local Preachers-Leon A.
Trier of Appesls-George W. Cook.
Communicate. d.. Millett, Elmer Briggs:
Member Of Preachers Aid Society,". L.
Buck.
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Married..

In Norway, March 81, by Rev. NJ. o. Baltzer
Miss Evelyn A. Chandler to Clarence Briggs
both of Norway.
In Norway, April 2, by Rev. NJ. o Baltzer
Miss Annie Mae Newcomb to Donald Jordan
Andrews, both Of Norway.
In West Fryeburg, March 20, by Bev. Z. c.
Hamilton, Miss Marjorie Mabe!le McIntire 70
Victor A. Woodbury., both Of Fryeburg:
In Ashland, Mass, March Is, Miss Edith Berry
to vinton Bradeen. both of East Sumner.
In South Paris, March 26, BY Rev. Z. g. Mile
Miss Lena Hadley 70 Claude Cushman, bo:h OF
Sumner.
In Lynn, Mass, April 3, Miss Bernice e. Bar.
rett of Lynn to Cuyier White, formerly Of Rum
fo-d.
In South Paris, March %, by Rev. Chester G.
Miller, Mr.. Otis Magoun and Mrs. Gertrude
Bennett, both of South Paris.
In South Paris, March is, by Rev. G. Howard
Newton, Mr.. Ernest Tilden Prime and Miss
Beulah Mae Kneeland, both Of Augusta.
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The Little Pennesseswa Campfire
Girls with their guardian, Mrs. Janet
Pratt, enjoyed house party ct the bay.
dan Cottage last week. The members
we're Misses LaurestIne Foster, Madeline
Hayden, Mary and Frances Jones, Alice
Bartlett and Gretchen EisenWinter.
Miss Gertrude Jope spent last week In
Frvehur1
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Charles w. Ryerson.

One of che oldest residents Of Norway,
Charles w. Rysrson, died on Saturday.
He was born 10 Paris April Z, 1880, the
.ou Of Cushman snd EOvina Dunn
Rysrson, and was only two days less
than SO years Of age st the time OF bis
death. He had lived In Norway since
1885. One daughter survives, Mrs. John
p. Howe, who with her husband lives a.
the old homestead, In that part OF NOT
way known - 'sYagger," Mr.. hyerson's
funeral Monday afternoon 10 attended oy
Rev. Chsstsr Gore Miller.
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Born.

In Upton. March %. to the wife Of Harry
Coolidge, q daughter.
Hill, SOD.
In South Paris, April Q, to the wife Of n.
Franklin Charles, q son, Leland Merrill.
In South Paris, March 8, to the wife OF Charles
II. Bumpus, daughter.
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The Pain Of corns and Bunlon.

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr Thomas &c.
cies. All druggists sell IL. soc and Coo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-08

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia and
neutrality-suspicious. the whole system. Doan's
Reguleta {3oc pr box) act mildly on the liver
and bowels. At all drug stores. rr0
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Is quickly relieved by shaking into the shoes
some Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseplic powder.
Try It. No more tired, aching, swollen. tender
feet II you use this standard remedy. Sold
every where. A.H
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The preliminary reading OF the story
was read by Mrs. Annie Swift of South
Paris.
The shoe shop held Its annual meeting
Tuesday, when the following officers
were elected:
Pres.-S. B. Cummings
Clerk-Ralph 8. Osgood.
Treasured e. Smith.
Trustees-H. B. Foster, A. j. Stearns and r.
q. Noyes.
Hon. B. G. McIntire left Thursday for
Springfield, Mass.
Albert Parker, Grin Stone and Arthur
DeCoteau camped at Moose Pond In Or
ford last week.
Miss Augusta 81. French has been
granted teachers pension.
Donald Rice was In North Waterford
last week, the guest Of his sister, Mrs.
William Ray.
Miss Doris Merrill with Miss Clara
belle Smith of Auburn visited at +. T..
Davis in South Woodstock last week.
Mrs. Cleve Bell Was taken to the Gen.
trail Maine General Hospital, Lewiston,
the fret of last week to receive medical
treatment for hiccoughs, from which she
had been continuously suffering for .
week or more.
Mrs. Guy Frost and daughter Kathleen
Of Auburn were guests Of Mrs. Frank &.
DeCoster last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Matthews OF He
bron are visiting Mrs. Matthew'S parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Smith.
A. D. Marston, Instructor Of physical
trimming In the schools Of Auburn, WAS
guest OF Superintendent OF Schools True
G. Morrill, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. True G. Morrill, were In
Auburn and Gray last week.
Stanley Ray Of North Waterford is the
| guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.. w. 3. Rice.
Henry B. Foster was In Boston last
week.
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The Seneca Club meeting scnednieu
for Monday evening at the home OF Mrs.
Frank A. Taylor will be omitted owing
TO the illness of Mr.. Taylor's mother.
The annual meeting will be held at the
home OF Mrs. Il. r. Carter April 2lst.
Mrs. Percy Allen will be assistant
hostess. This nominating committee
has been appointed: Mrs. Margaret Tay-
Tor, Mrs. Fannie Eastman, Mrs. Agnes l..
Morton.
Vernon Ksene of Mechanic Falls was
in town Saturday. Mr.. Keene has re-
Gently been discharged from the United
states service at Camp Devens. He re-
turned from overseas several weeks ago,
landing at Newport News. He was
member of the SD Artillery Band, TEL
low bandsmsn with Raymond Penfoid.
Mr.. Keene said he saw snow bot once
during bis term In France and that only
STAYED on one day. There was plenty Oh
mud however.
The following program viii be given
BY the Jolly Gentlemen Glee Club al the
Uniyersalist church Tuesday evening:
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would be considerably increased 10 spite
of automobiles. he made mention OF
the Grand Trunk Railroad which ne
thought wss willing to turn over its pas
ssnger, mail, baggage and express SER
wee, thereby adding considerable rev.
enue. The passenger service, he under
stood. was worth about 500 per month.
They would be glad to get rid OF this
part of their business as 1t would 90
away with the expense OF train crew 10
South Paris. They we're obliged TO run
the road, which 10 owned by Norway
people, because OF ninety..nine year
lease.
He said. a. near a. be could find out,
the road had cleared $29, 900, OF which
s25, 900 was intact,-enougb to reouiio
the road. He thought the sum oil
$40. 900 excessive for rebuilding, In a.
much as they had already rebuilt one
third of the distance, including con
crete road bed for *, 500.
he said the town had testimony 10
show the need of the road, that Its man,
seement had been inefficient, and LIE
employees Indifferent and discourteous
to patrons.
At this point recess was taken io'
dinner.
After dinner, BY permission of Wad
leigh B. Drummond, counsel for Name
Railway, Light and Power Company
Fred Gordon, General Manager, wa
called to the stand.
Mr.. Gordon was questioned In regard
IN his eudeavors to come to some
arrangement for taking over the franc
Trunk passenger, mail, express and oag
gaee traffic between the villages'of Soutl
Paris and Norway. He said DC had seer
Harry P. Sweetser, attorney tor the ran
road. several times. but had not peer
Able 10 arrive at any satisfactory arrange
msnt. he never had been given sn!
definite figures as to what tne 'fAm'
Questioned In regard to cost OF , re
building the road on Main street, So oo
vay. he said II amounted 20 N,ovv
Further questioned said q, o0o was g've ~.
the village corporation for the oono. '"
| ING and the balance, q, o00, w ~
for ties, rails and labor. Wasn' =" ~
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" a. ~ uOHe VI nor grandparents,
r..,o ~ Mrs. Everett Farrar. The little
IN we're Lucinda Ripley, Frank
~, itsooy Hammond, Zilphs Doran,
llyo, Noyes, Betty Carter, Muza
Iii. ~ . ava Grant, Gordon Grant, Ger.
0S0ness and Ethel Boyce.
.a Ian, on the Grand Trunk Railway
ss,S. y those going east, have beer
~ 'I 70 De late during the past week
Ann sR,oion OF the trsinmen as to the
q ms : divided, some ascribing the delay
hiss upneaval Of the track and some
air' 's style OF close fitting women,
srI.a q, oysiander bearing this re-
rsaSS mat the women we're gettins
naoi.S n !, exercise the franchise recently
act oem 70 vote for the next presi
ls, made them feel mannlsh
ans o :, to pat on the trousers, bu
aOsl, 40 economical term Of miad pu
In Ss se fo1ser, which 10 what maxi O
Esu, ~cult for them to mount ca
q. !, u y the regular visitors to this vii
a,bs lana Tsaa Ross of Auburn, local agsn
thits tbs sisse Si Yeast Company. Il,
pJiug a.O .Ilage twice each week, sup
lei sSsOcers and others with the prod
tan Ia a. cOnpaoy. His route on tn
lscb,0,S.0 %es here is from Auburn I,
BAT ~. tslls by electric cars. from
Nd isiH', % South Paris By steam cars
III EsIos ' home via Norway, Orfor,
aV.r ,nsa BY the Lewiston dali,
.atirsl, O' In the summer be travel
ia,d " auto, and his gold lettsre,
y. ,.,s. ssi known object in the vii
u, n. s,ss' He expects to change !
ss ,os sSos Of lOcOmotion this week
hs R.ng trips south of Lewiston :
ss.Obs. ssa 10 the auto all winter. Whs
scs,ri.s,.' !. the size of the packing cas-
ave Of 4. u seems impossible to cor
SsoI0..s sslschnsDoos' ui I,s cart carrie
u. ' !, things done up in ii.,ls s~ psci
.'uccss.,ssT, sues without saying IL must !
sasooS ~ Concern for, whether tim,
ssssss OF bad, 1t il Always q '.sis aims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
ST. CECILIA ACADEMY
NASHVILLE, TENN.

LE,
 deciding will o consider the advantages merits of Cecilia - ~ W charming to be the climate deIoht full Its ample gardens - 'r " The buildings stately and beautiful equipment perfect and thoroughly upto-date in particular The Academic it's courses with the Catholic University Washington College for Teachers, Nashville Tenn. - All the departments the as music center is well known the concerts and reca the The and water colors, sculpture pottery china.
 Classes modern history literature excellent domestic sclencethe which St. Cecilia Apply for beautiful prospectus to
 MOTHER SUPERIOR
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II isn't often that the combination os
 Welfare Work and Shirt Waists attracts the attention of the casual observer, but little visit to the pretty Rainbow Waist shop suggests the fact that at this emporium of fashion suct condition obtains
 The Rainbow Waist Shop seems to have chosen it's name very aproposly O: maybe l shoudl give the credit to those who christened it, for the seven colori of the rainbow resolve themselves into equally as many angles of work at thi , attra ctive little shop which has all tho air and atmosphere of the real Fifth avenue exclusive shop where the pret tieSt sort of novelties may be found, up to-date and fashionable and brand new.
 Besides the pretty things that are of- fered for sale at the Rainbow Waist Shop" there are a lot of pretty things for there's a nice young man there the manager, MT. Howard Williams, who has only recently been sent from the head quarters of the big chain of Rainbow Waist shops to take charge of the busi- ness here and he has the most attractive and interesting ideas of how to run business and how much the employer car add to the happiness and pleasure of his if he only stops to give it C little thought.
 MT. Williams has made a big jump from the Naval Aviation and Aerial Gun Corps" to the Rainbow Waist Shop" and in the flight that he has made without
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encountering a single break down or any trouble whatsoever, he has landed right in the middle of job which he means to invest with real human kindness as well as commercial ability.
 MT. Williams, I may tell you just here. was one of thousands of patriotic young American citizens who enlisted in the service almost the moment that America declared war, to be exact, April, the 17th, 1917, was the day he placed his name ir nomination for service in the navy: ne remained there until last January, to be exact again, the ninth of January, 1913 when he was discharged and immediate ly like thousands of other young Ameri- cans who had given up home and busi- ness and friends and loved ones, he had to rehabilitate himself, install himself, as 1t were in business again and take up lifs where he left off. when he obeyed the
 call to arms" for his country
 ITO make long story short" as the "bromides' say, Mir. Williams was sen. to Birmingham short time ago and one of the first things that he did when he assumed his position at the. Rainbow Waist shop was to inaugGrate Welfare Work among his employees
 Tn employing a saleswoman, Mir Will Hams said in speaking of his ideas and plans. ''1 feel that the human side of the situation is quite as important as the business side. Of course young women of ability only are considered but at th, same time do not count on ability alone: I like to look upon our employees as a little family, and of course to be eligible
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| New Orleans accompanied by the band added much to the delight of the audience.
 The accomplished reader. Miss Ella Gaines Parker entranced her hearers with
 selection made and rendered to stu | hearts to love of flag and native land. Mir. Wayne Patton. leading representative | of the Livingston bar. was the happily chosen chairman of the entertainment Mrs. C. w. McMahon, mother of three
 sons in the worlds war, herself repre- sentative of The Colonial Dames.' in a graceful address welcomed the returned heroes. MT. E. P. Scruggs of the chemi- cal warfare service, who won distinction overseas, responded in a most fetching manner to the address of welcome Rev
 w. H. Zeigler most ably and feelingly ad-
 dressed the assembled Confederate vet erans, the men of the Spanish American
 war. and the soldiers who today have
 made the world safe for democracy and
 who propose, if need be, to make democ-
 racy safe for the world. His address was
 enthusiastically received.
 rising vote of thanks. with the added
 so white, snow white rutter of the
 "ehautauqua salute" was given to the
 genial and generous host of the ever memorable entertainment. Mir. Mcconnell has reached out to give first welcome to our brave boys. He has himself on hl- own initiative, with his own already far famed hospitality forestalled the welcom- ing banquets and barbecues that the unit ed citizens of our different counties pur- pose tending to the heroes of Chateau Thierry, the Argonne and a hundred we'll fought fights in France and abroad
 Never were refreshments to the inner man more abundantly and perfectly sup piled. The Brunswick stew was the per lection of all compounded richness. The long pit of barhecued kid and shoat was a sight to behold and the result of twenty four hours cooking over hot coals was beyonod compare for luscious delightful ness. This product of the barbecuing pit was brought in a double team wagon along to the long tables built in the grove. These tables were already loaded with bread, cakes, boiled haR, chickens. fried and broiled: with chicken-salad and sum- dry other salads. pickles, olives and all delicacies and condiments. Lemonade, iced to a grateful Chill on a July day, flowed as freely as did the cool freestone water of well and springs of the grove
 A veritab mound of heaped-up water melons, green without as malachite, pin within as carven coral was cut at after noon for the further refreshing of the guests just before their departure.
 The occasion was one whose inspiration of soul, cheering of heart and refresh ment of body will be one never to be forgotten.
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to that family they must qualify in man. ners, decorum, ideals
 T think the place where young women work should be second home to them," Mir Williams continued where they are happy and contented, and when this is done. dissatisfaction is rarely ever heard of. And l want to say just here, that have never had more pleasant cooperation than l have had from the twelve young women employed in our shop. They are all bright and clever and interested in the business and everybody is working for one end, namely to make our business a successful one."
 Every week it is my intention to pro- vide some sort of recreation for the youne women in the shop MT. Williams said and this was inaugurated by box party at the Lyric theatre last Thursday even ing. This week I want (, give a dance for the young women; f. fact, I believe that recreation of this sort is indispensable to business women and should be provided by their employer. It is merely an anglo of the community idea. of getting togeth- CT and becoming acquainted and having some pleasure thrown into business life"
 consider Birmingham wonderful city,, MT. Williams said in conclusion, T have never seen a buster, more wide- wake, a more progressive town, and when I give Birmingham this praise, It means a good deal, because I've lived in and around New York all my life. my home being on Long Island, and my sur rounding3 have always been those of busy, wide-awake cities"
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LEE TROUBLED BY
 ILLICIT SHILLING
Grand Jury Which Has Just Ad- journed Found True Bills Against
 Fifteen Offenders

Opelika, July 26.-(Special)-Th county grand jury, which had been in session since Monday has adjourned subject to the call of the court. Twen- ty-six true bills were returned by the nquisitorial body, 15 of which were for illicit distilling. This is considered a remarkable showing in view of the fact that until recent years such a thing as a moonshine still in Lee coun- ty was a rare incident.
 The Opelika Red Cross chapter has acquired new offices in a building on Eighth street between Avenues A and B and will move into the new quar- ters about August 1. Mrs. c J. Beare has been appointed chairman of the home service chapter to succeed Mrs. F. B. Wood, resigned.
 Sergeant Will O. Walton, postmas- ter at Waverly, Ala, after having