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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
Program Enjoyed

A most interesting meeting was held yesterday afternoon by the mem- bers of the Woman's Missionary SO ciety of the Shadysde Methodist church when they met at the home of Mrs N. w. Scott.
 The devotional service was led by Mrs. G. M. Truss, president of the society, who read for the Bible les son, "Paurs Advice to the Church at Galatia." Following this devotional an election of officers was held, which resulted as follows: Mrs. G. NJ Truss, re elected president; Mrs. E. M. Barns, vice president; Mrs. P. H. Jones, cor responding secretary; Mrs. Samuel Spring. recording secretary: Mrs. B. F Mitchell, superintendent for young people; Mrs. T. K. Millstead, superin- tendent for children; Mrs. J. S. Arm strong, superintendent for study and publicity; Mrs. B. J. Brown, superin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
Through Penetration, a Pow erful Yet Harmless Germi- cidal Is Carried Direct to the P.oots of the Teeth by Formula Known as Pyro- Zene.
Pyro-Zene Makes the Gums Healthy, Stops Pain and Bleeding, Fig h t e n s the Teeth, Heals Pus Pockets, Kills Pyorrhea Germs and Destroys Odors from De- cayed Teeth.
MONEY REFUNDED IF IT FAILS

Dentists claim that a great major fty of people either have pyoTrhea tRiggs disease) or pyorrheal teuden- cies. The beginning is sore, recedLng or bleeding gums. sensitive or loose teeth. pus pocI cts and bad odors. Pyorrhea not only affects tfe gums and teeth, but the pus, which Is very poisonous, Is absorbed into the entire system. causing serious stomach troubles, the results of which are sometimes fatal.
 If your gums are sore or bleed easily if they are receding or your teeth sensitive or loose, start now us- ing Pyro-Zene, the new discovery that, through penetration, carries a powerful germicidal right to the roots of the teeth, killing the pyorrhea germs. making the gums healthy. tightening up the teeth, healing pus pockets and destroying odors arising from deeayed or abscessed teeth.
 Pyro -Zene should be used by every one who wears a plate, as it keeps the gums firm and healthy and free from pain. s1.00 at all well-stocked druggists and your money back if 1t fails. National Pyrozene Co, Atlan- ta, Ga.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
Landis and Kennedy Fight 10 Rounds to
 a Draw At BeSSemer

Before a large crowd at the Red Mems hall, Bessemer, Billy Landis and Sailor Kennedy fought 10 scrappy rounds to a draw. The bout was lively throughout and the decision of Referee Jack Brady gave satisfac- tion.
 Sailor Simpson won the decision over Bud Green in a fast six-round bout.
 Jack Marlow knocked out Kid Shadix in the first round of a sched- uled four-round bout
 The battle royal and preliminary bouts were very satisfactory.
 Selection of the opponent to meet Dummy Burlington next Wednesday will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08

Fred Tschudy was appointed to represent the Coal and Iron Civic league of Ensley in the committee known as the Birmingham pull-to- gether committee" which was re- gently formed in Birmingham.
 This appointment was made at the meeting of the directors of the Coal and Iron Civic league, which was held yesterday afternoon in the di- rectors room of the Bank of Ensley. The meeting was presided over by Karl Landgrebe, president. The Rev. William H. Mansfield, the new pastor of the First Methodist church, and Rev. J. A. Tomlin of St. An thonys church, were elected mem bers of the league.
 The regular meeting of the league will be held tonight at the Elks' home on Avenue D instead of Tues day evening as scheduled on account of the performance of the Elks' char ity minstrel, which will be given on that date. All members of the league are requested to be present at the meeting tonight.
 The Steel City camp, No. 15o, " Woodmen of the World, held an cleo ton of officers for the ensuing year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
Press Liberty Ends
 Where Prohibition
 Begins, Says Baker
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The Age-Herald.


 Washington, December 7-(Spe- cial,) )-Liberty of the press ceases where prohibition begins, according to Perley A. Bakery of Alabama general superintendent of the Anti Saloon league of America. in an ad- dress in Washington today.
 The time has come,"t said Dr.. Baker, when the decent business in- terests of the country should stand for more in the counting room of a newspaper than tn ebums and those who wish to violate the law. The liberty of speech and press are sa- cred American rights, but when a newspaper wantonly assassinates a righteous cause it should be taught that its liberty ceases where that cause begins"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
HELVETIA MILK FORCES
 MEET AT BIRMINGHAM

Salesmen of the Helvetia company of St. Louis, manufacturers of Pet milk. were in session at the Tutwiler yesterday with delegates from prac- tically every large city of the south. The convention will continue today
 Among officials of the company in attendance are William T. Nardin. vice president; E. o. Heyl. general manager of sales, and H. B. Gardi- ner of the Gardiner Advertising agency. all of St. Louis.
 banquet in the ballroom of the Tutwiler preceded the evening ses- sion.
 Fully half hundred delegates arc In attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08

tendent for social service. Mrs. I. Q. Hunt, superintendent for supplies; Mrs. W. N. Tyler, treasurer; Mrs. T. L. Powell. assistant treasurer; Mrs. II. C. Russell, superintendent for local work; Mrs. T. D. Pritchard. agent for the Missionary Voice.; Mrs. M. Park CT, president for the adopted mothers.
 The meeting was dismissed with the Lords prayer. Mrs. Roscoe Scott was a visitor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
REALTY COMPANY WINS
 SUIT AGAINST CITY

Judgment by consent for s2.91340 was entered in circuit court yester- day before Judge J. Q. Smith in fa- vor of the Birmingham Realty com pany against the city of Birmingham. The case was an appeal filed by the realty company from action of the city commission several years ago levying an assessment against the concerns property on Thirty eighth street, south, for certain grading. guttering. sidewalk paving and drainage facilities.
 The company objected to the as sessment made in the ordinance com plained of on the ground that the matters ordered would add nothing to the value of the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
VIII Circulate Petition

As the result of the mass meeting which was held Tuesday night at the city hall by the citizens of Ensley Wylam and Pratt City to protest againNt the official acts of W. B.. Cloe will be prepared. it is stated, in discharging Judge D. T. Hummer and a number of police officers, petition asking the resignation of Mir Cloe vii be prepared, it is stated, and will be circulated throughout the city of Birmingham.
 According to statements made last night it is understood that the citi- zens of North Birmingham will call mass meeting in the near future to assist the citizens of Ensley in talk ing action against Commissioner Cloe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
Turkey Dinner

One of the most enjoyable affairs ever given by the Mems Bible class of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church was the turkey dinner which was given last night in the basement of the church. J. D. Goodman, presi- dent of the class, acted as host, while the principal speaker for the evening was Judge Hugh Locke of Birming- ham. Mir. Locke spoke most inter- estingly and held the undivided at tention of the members of the class. The table had been beautifully dec orated in baskets of chrysanthemums, with ferns intermixed. This dinner party proved success in every detail and a vote of thanks was given to Judge Locke for his splendid speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in probate court yesterday to the fol- lowing:
 c. o. Ellis and Miss Mary E. Cole. James A. Thomas and Miss Maude Goggans.
 Ben F. Richardson and Miss Lucille Warne.
 G. c. Ruhn and Miss Hottie Eliza beth Farrar.
 E. NJ. Rolemse and Miss Jennie H. Copeland.
 S. R. Scott and Miss Flossie E. Tate. Dan Wilson Godfrey and Miss May Turner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
Director of Elks Charity Minstrel

at their regular meeting, at which time the following officers were elected: Past consul commander, o. P. Webb; consul commander, T. B. Rogers; advised lieutenant, J. J.. Poke; banker, oscar Hegdahl; clerk, z. T. Walker; escort. F. C. Duneon; Watchman, Claude Reason; sentry, L. B. Krekleon; auditor, J. II. Caw- thorn; physicians, Dr. J. T. Dowkins. Dr. A. E. Cowan and pr. J. N. Car michael
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
Obituary

Mrs. Margaret E. Grover, age 56 years died yesterday afternoon about 13O o'clock at her home, 2521 Eigh- teenth street, Shadyside, following a long illness. The deceased had been a resident of this community for number of years and was well known and much beloved. She is survived by four sons, l.. E. Grover, M E. Grover and P. c. Grover, all of Ensley. and w. F. Grover of Washington. D. C.; three daughter. Mrs. H. l.. Dabney, Miss Margaret Grover and Miss Madie Grover, and three sisters. Miss Mamie Vogt of Ensley, Mrs. Corrine Powers of Jacksonville, Fla, and Miss Edna Nogt of Savannah, Ga. Funeral serv- ices have not yet been arranged awaiting the arrival of relatives.
 Mrs. Mittie Duncan. age 40 years, died yesterday morning after brief illness. She is survived by two small daughters, II and years old respec- lively. Funeral services will be con ducted from the home of Mrs. Robert F. Lodge, POS Second street Thomas, a sister of the deceased, this after noon at 1 80 o'clock. Interment will follow at Bush cemetery near Gate City. with Echols and Angwin In charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08

The chicken dinners which were to have been served on Thursday of last week by the members of the Womans Missionary society of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will be served today at the former Martha Washington tea room. Tickets which were sold for last week will be re- ceived at this time. The patronage of the public will be appreciated.
 Mrs. D. S. Hubert will be hostess to the members of the Progressive Study club Friday afternoon at her home. 1729 Jefferson avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
Announcements

community sing will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock at the Shadyside Methodist church, with Samuel Spring as director. The pub lie is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-08
MISS BERNEY GILLEN

Correspondent Messages may be Phoned to Ellis Jewelry Co.,, Ensley 367.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-09
Charles +. Smith and Walter Clark
Form Partnership. Smith Il
Quincy Sewers Business in Garage

The people of Skowhegan and vi
cinity will be interested to know that
Charles F.. Smith and Walter Clark
have formed partnership in the ga
rage business at the so-called Pooler
& Emery establishment The hrm
name now will be called Peoples Ca
rage. Mr.. Smith went into partner
ship with George Quincy In January
of this year and recently bought out
Mr.. .Gurney's interest and the same
was then sold to Mr. Clark. This firm
does custom repair work and carries
all the necessary supplies for automo-
biles. They have employed some OF
the, best repair men in the county. Mr..
Clark is we'll identified with the stor-
age battery department having been
engaged in that line of work for sever
al years. For about one year Mr..
Clark and his brother Wallace Clark
now employed by the Central Maine
Power Company, were associated In
the garage business at this establish
ment when they sold out to Pooler q
Emery. While the Messrs. Clark
we're in partnership the business was
known as the Peoples Garage. MI.
Clark has the entire charge of the
storage battery station. which is one
of the best in the county.
Mr.. Smith, one of the proprietors OF
the new firm, Is the son of Horace
Smith OF North Arson. He graduated
from Arson Academy in 1917. He
was at one time clerk in the post
office at Augusta. Mr.. Smith came
to Skowhegan about five years ago
when he became employed in the ga
rage as repair man for Pooler Il
Emery and has worked for them ever
since with the exception of one year
192O). During this period he acted
as chauffeur for Manley T. Pooler'
The books are kept by Mrs. Smith, who
was formerly Miss Annie Walsh OF
this town and graduate of Skowhe-
gan High School in the class of 1917.
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Resolutions Of Respect

Whereas: 1t has pleased our Hea-
yenly Father in His Infinite Wisdom
ito remove from our grange an es-
iteemed sister, Leila ID. Wilbur, there
fore be It..
Resolved that in the death of sister
Wilbur the grange has lost a faithful
and esteemed member and officer, the
community an honored and respected
citizen.-
Resolved: that we extend our SYM
ipathy to the family of the deceased.
Resolved: that a copy Of the resoiY-
tons be spread on our records ana
published in the Observation-Disclosures
and copy be sent to the family and
that the charter be draped for a period
of thirty days.
Ann Young
Ethel Williamson
Maud Nye
r. Committee on Resolutions
No. New Portland, Me-. June 8, 1921.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-09
ATHENS

Arthur woodman of Brewer. was in
town Memorial Day.
WORK begun Monday on the building
of the State Aid road. The crew is
under the supervision of Mr.. r. w.
Tibbetts with the point of operations
at the town line between Cornyille
and Athens.
George Haskell is painting the out
sile of Frank Boynton's buildings.
Miss Verna Beckwith who has been
convalescing from an operation for
append citis at Somerset Hospital, re-
turned home last Saturday.
The S. S. Concert to be given at
the church next Sunday evening. June
IL. promises to be an unusually good
one. Fine music will be one OF the
features of the program.
Mr.. Holman and Fred futile went to
Parlin Pond last Monday for a fishing
trip.
Last Wednesday afternoon Somerset
Academy played Scion High, School at
baseball at Athens. Score 14-S In Ia
vor of home team. Saturday after
noon picked town team went to Bing-
ham where game was played with
local players. The score resulted In
score OF 9-3 i'm favor of the visiting
team. 8. A. has lost but one game
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-09
Wants to See Schoolmates of 90 Years
Ago

Richard M Sewell of the Providence
Rhode Island Tribune informs the Re-
porter that he is planning to spend "a
portion of his vacation in Skowhegan
where he attended school more than
sixty years ago Miss Sarah Hathaway
and Mr.. Scanned were then the
teachers. He has been here once since
lhen, that being about % years ago.
MIR. Sewell writes:
"As my stay in the town Will De
limited | thought perhaps you
might help me in locating such OF
nv old schoolmates that are still
residents. If | come, 1t will be
the latter part of August or the
early part of September. II you
know the address of any Skowhe-
gamers in Providence or any part
of Rhode Island | would be
pleased to hear from any OF my
old friends before | leave as | Will
have but little time to look them
up"
Yours truly,
RICHARD M. SEWELL
The Providence Tribune, Providence
r
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-09

Whereas, the undersigned @.
Highway Commission of the e,. sate|
Maine on his second day of ,June ~
1921, acting under the provieia.A VI
Section IL of Chapter 20 of the pas, 81
Statutes of Maine. in our Official c,,
ity aforesaid, hereby determine apac-|
public exigency requires the takinah a
the following described land stuatsd Y
Skowhegan en- the County of Somssa.n
and State of Maine. to wit: s'
All that piece or parcel of lana =.
uate in the Town of Skowhegan i %au sil1
of Somerset. State of Maine. as shav
on the accompanying map. being a wv
four 90 rods wide. two "a rods
each side of the center line descrh'9
as follows:
Beginning at Station two huna,.
-thirty-thfee plus eleven (233 nlns ~
being the Intersection of the nrono.
location of .the center line of So
Highway H" between Hinckley WIZ
and Skowhegan and the properly NJ
between the Reed Estate. the Nc
Central Railroad Co. on the South ~
Geo. II. Weston on the North, said ,ni,,
also being approximately in the cent?
of the present travelled way. thsn.J
North twenty-eight degrees. thirty. ss]
minutes West IN % degrees IS minn,.]
W., a distance of seven hundred ,m]
and three-tenths t702.3) feet to sta,ioy
two hundred forty plus thirteen an1
three tenths Gao plus 1879 the bepia]
ming of a five go degree curve IN M
right. thence along said curve abosI
three hundred t300) feet to the cent?
of the present travelled way
The above described line crosses laui
Of Geo II. Weston, the right of wav \
the Maine Central Railroad Co. an
land of Louis c. Britton.
Which said land it IL hereby ds,s,)
mined by said State Highway Conf
mission is necessary To provide
change of location and alignment A
state Highway H" situated in sail
Skowhegan and described as follows.
Beginning at Station two hhndrsl
thirty three plus eleven 1888 plus MI
being the intersection of the PROPOSE
location of the Center line of Stall
Highway H between Hinckley MI
lage and Skowhegnn and the propetsl
line between the Reed Estate. n
Maine Central Railroad Co on n
South and Geo. II. Weston on the NotY
said point also being approx matey
| the center of the present Travelled VA
| thirty five minutes West IN 2S dens
| 35 min. W., "a distance of seven hundr,X
| two and three-tenths (702.3) feet to n
| ton two hundred forty plus thirteen N
| three-tenths GAO plus 1879 the begin
ming of five (5) degree curve to M
right. thence along said curve abod
| three hundred t300) feet to the cent1
of the present travelled way; for N
Improvement, construction and mad
tenance of said State Highway undd
the provisions of said chapter
And whereas, said Commission hJ
caused said land to be surveyed an
described and a plan thereof mad
| which said description and plan are
be recorded in the registry of deeds ID
said County of Somerset Now. ther(
fore, public notice Is hereby given
the taking of said above described lad
and the location of said State HghwaI
'tW,fM AVER.
PHILIP j. DEERING.
FRANK A. PEABODY.
State Highway Commission Of Maln|
lw2ll
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BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR DIS.
CHARGE

In the matter of Archelaus II. Hunt
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of
the District Court of the United States
for, the District of Maine.
Archelaus II. Hunt, of Hartland In the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine
in said District. respectfully represents
that on the 18th day of March
last past, he was duly adjudged bank
rupt under the acts of Congress relat-
Ing to bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and rights
Of property and has fully complied with
all the requirements of said acts and
of the orders of the court touching his
bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS, That he
may be decreed by the court to have
4 full discharge from all debts proyable
against his estate under said bankrupt
acts, except such debts as are excepted
by law from such discharge.
Dated this 10Th day of May. A. d.
1921.
ARCHELAUS II. HUNT,
BANKRUPT.
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sOL0N

Messrs. Wallace and Leroy SANFORD
and their families of Augusta were the
guests of their uncle Roscoe Sanord
last Sunday.
Miss Beulah Adams of Massachu-
sets is the guest of her aunt Mrs.
Forrest Ray
Mrs. Ella n Jewett will be at Mrs.
Sumner Rowell's, Thursday afternoon
June 16 to receive patients. 1w23S
Saturday evening at Carratunk
Theatre. Tom Mix in the Prairie Trail
a sequel to the Texan and Sunshine
Comedy.
The Ladies Home Circle will meet
with Mrs Sarah Pierce on Thursday
June 16. All make a special effort tt
go.
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heretofore. TO wit, on the fifteenth day
AFORESAID did use and exercise and
from thence continually afterward to
the time of exhibiting this informa-
ton has so used and exercised and
still does use and exercise, without
any legal warrant. authority or right
whatsoever. the Office of trustee OF
said kennebec Water District, ana
for and during all time last before
mentioned has claimed and still does
claim, without any legal warrant, au-
thority or right whatsoever, to be
trustee of said Kennebec Water DIS
trict and to have. use and enjoy all
the liberties. privileges. powers. en-
olnments and franchises to the ONCE
of trnstee Of said Kennebee Water
District belonging and appertainng,
which said Office, liberties, privileges.
powers, emoluments and franchise, he,
the said william w Nye. for and dur
ing all the time last before mentioned
hath usurped and still does usurp up
ION the government of the State OF
Maine. in contempt of said govern
ment of said State of Maine and TO
the great damage and prejudice OF
the lawful authority thereof.
Whereupon, the said Attorney Gen
eral prays the consideration OF the
Court here In the premises, ana that
due process of law issue against the
said William W. Nye in this behalf to
cause him to answer'to the said State
Of Maine by what warrant and author
ity he claims to have use and enjoy
the Office, liberties. privileges, pow
ers, emoluments and franchise of a
trustee of said Kennebec Water Dis
trlct as aforesaid
Dated at Augusta this twenty-fourth
day of March. 1921.
RANSF0RD w. SHAW
Attorney General
HARVEY d. EATON
Relator.
State of Maine, Kennebec IS
Waterville, Maine, April %, 1921
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Writ Against Fairfield Man in Water
tMses~As~---.Ss -

Action has been brought by the
State against William w. Nye of
Fairfield on complaint 4 Harvey D.
Eaton. charging him witknnlawfully
acting as trustee OF the~kennebec
Water District. because he Is at the
same time one Of the assessors of the
Fairfield Village Corporation, thus
making himself appointed.
The writ was HsSkyed Thursday
by Deputy Sheriff WAfsce A. Hill of
Fairfield Following is complete
copy of the proceeding against Mr.
Nye as II stands in court today:
State lof Maine. Kennebec IS. SUI
preme Judicial Court. -
RansfoM w. Shaw Attorney Gen.
eral, who for said State of Maine on
this behalf prosecptes in his own
proper person, comes into Court and
and for said State OF Maine on relation
of Harvey d. Eaton Of Wateryille In
the County of Kennebec, gives the
Court here to understand and to be
Informed.
That the Kennebec Water District
is a quasi-municipal corporation duly
organized under the provisions OF
Chapter 200 of the, Private and Spe-
cial Laws of Maine, hppfoted March
Z, 1899, and acts additional thereto
and amendat0ry thereof; " ~
That under said act the4e Ought to
be two trustees Of said Kenne.bec Wa
ter District chosen by thu Assessors of
the Fairfield Village Corporation as
specified In Section Of said act.
That the place and office Of trustee
of said Kennebec Water District is a
public place and an Office OF great
trust and Importance In said Kenne-
i bee Water District touching the rule
and government thereof and the adj
ministration Of its affairs:
That William w. Nye OF Fairfield,