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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15

REBEKAH LODGE MEETS.
(Contributed.l


Paris Rebekah Lodge No. 227 /. O.
0. F. met in a regular business SEES
sion on Monday evening, having as
their visitor Miss Alma Smith of
jackson, Tenn. president of the
Rebekah assembly of Tennessee.
Miss Smith came from Jackson with
her lodge team and organized Paris
Rebekah Lodge No. 227, on October
Is, 1919. She OF course feels very
much interested in this lodge, and
expressed herself as being proud to
lind it in such a healthy state, as
1t has enjoyed steady healthy growth
from its organization until the pres
ent time. being organized with go
members and now having 102. Paris
Rebekah Lodge has already made
itself felt in Oddfellow circles, and
as time goes on her aim is to do
more.
After lodge was closed they enjoy
ed a social hour when refreshments
were served and on bidding Miss
Smith goodbye she gave promise of
coming again and was assured of a
welcome whenever she could come
She went from Paris to GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, to attend a meeting of the
trustees of the /. o. o. Il. orphans
home.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
LIBERTY NOTES

Farming is progressing slow as
the rainfall is heavy in this section.
Mrs Procia Felts of Mckenzie, is
spending the week with relatives in
this seotion.--R. A. Dinkins of Nc
Kenzie, spent few days with rela-
tives on route 8 this week.-Mrs..
Ina Perry of route /, is spending the
week with her mother on route 3;
her baby is some better.-Gus Beas-
ley and family spent Saturday night
with Irwin Tucker and family on
route al. r. Butler and wife
served strawberries for dinner Satur-
day, April o; some early l think
Henry. and Thomas Atkins of near
Paris spent the weekend with
friends on route S.-Mrs. Esan Ar
mold is on the sick list this week.
Harmon Ross of Memphis, was the
guest of his brother II. c. Ross
and family Friday night.-Mrs. j.,
L. Ross, who has been with her son.
H. c. Ross and family, returned to
her home in Mckenzie Saturday,
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15

j. M. Tyson is spending a few days
with his sister and friends near
Latham in Weakley county,-The
death angel visited the home of r.
l.. Heathcot and claimed for his
jewel his wife, Mamie Heathcot,
April s. The neighbors and friends
extend their deepest sympathy to
Mr.. Heathcot and relatives, and the
church at Union, of which she was a
member mourns their loss She
was laid to rest at the Union ceme-
tery.-Ira Duglas and wife are on
the sick list this week,-Cecil Ellis,
son of Bob Ellis, is home from the
army.-Jim Wallace Of near Shiloh,
was the guest of his brother, Monroe
Wallace and family Friday night on
route 3.-Fain Lawrence and wife
were the guests of his brother and
family Saturday night.-Harris Ar
mold and j. T. Butler and wife were
the guests OF Austin Hall and wife
on route 8. Austin is convalescing
from pneumonia.-Hop the weather
bureau will prophecy for warmer
week
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
THE HUNGRY MULTITUDE.

There are millions today in China
Who haven't a crust of bread
And the Master is moved with com
passion,
AS when to His disciples He said:
"Give We them to eat" Christians
hearken.
'Tis the call to His people today,
His people in this land of plenty,
1t is urgent, oh, do not delay.
Perhaps, once again, He is sitting,
AS one day in the temple OF old
He sat "over against the treasury"
And knows whether we give or
withhold.
If you could know the pangs of
hunger,
You would quickly respond to the
That comes from suffering China,
Christians, help us, or we must
die"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
SPRINGVILLE NOTES.

We are sorry to report the death
of Uncle David Young who died last
Saturday and was buried at Poplar
Grove Sunday afternoon. He was
a man who was loved by all who
knew him. He was a faithful church
member and never firing Sunday
School worker Those attending the
funeral from a distance were Mr..
and Mrs. viii Young and daughter
of Nashville, John and Tom Young
of Memphis, Mr.. and Mrs Brewer,
Mrs. Mcdaniel from Benton county,
Mr.. and Mrs John Neese from
near Paris, and Miss Sallie Young
from Big Sandy.-Mrs. William Hope
and infant son of Shelbyville, have
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ephriam
Williams of this place.-Mr. and Mrs
Otway Yates and daughter, Eliza
beth, visited Mr.. and Mrs, Bloom
Boden Saturday night and Sunday
Miss Buell. Fitch of Memphis, is ex-
pected home this week to spend a
few days with home folk here
Miss Hilda Finch who has been
working in Memphis for the past
few weeks is spending a few days
here with her parents.-Lonnie
Parker attended the singing conven-
ton at Camden Saturday and Sun
day.-Misses Thelma Williams and
Myrtle Fitch and Messrs. Clyde Doty
and Will b. Breedlove attended the
home talent play at Big Sandy Satur-
day night.-Rey. Martin Ball will
fill his appointment at the Baptist
Church Sunday morning. Everybody
invited to come out and hear him.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
Piles Cured in 8 to IA DAYS

Druggists refund rssney ifPAZo OINTMENT fails
to cure Itching. Blind Bleeding Protruding Piles
instantly relieves itchihg Piles, and you can get
sestful sleep after the FIRST application. Price 60c
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
MAYOR AND
ALDERMEN TAKE
OATH OF OFFICE
Continued from Page One)

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Reelected city attorney,
Vt was decided to create police
without increasing the
number OF policemen on the force
or the salary, but by disseminating
the office of night marshal, and as
signing two policemen to the direc-
ton and instruction of the chief of
police. John D. Ezell and John
Wright were elected accordingly, by
la unanimous vote of the council,
and subsequently were administered
the oath of office by Justice Mobiles.
Under the new organization plan the
regular policemen will report to and
receive instructions from the police
chief instead of from the council
direct. They are not employed for
lany specified length oil time, but as
sured of being retained during period
of efficient service only. All police
men, including the chief, are to be
full uniformed during the hours on
duty. Chief Butler's plan calls for
one policeman TO go on duty at one
O'Clock in the afternoon and serve
until midnight; the other to go on
duty at seven o'clock in the evening
and serve throughout tho night.
Chas D. Trevathan was unani-
mously reelected a member of the
Paris special school district board.
The chairman announced the APP
pointment OF a finance committee
with C. B. Alden as chairman, and
L. C. Humphreys and w. I. Warren,
Jr.
other committees are to be an
nounced at the meeting tonight.
Side Walks Ordered
| ! Sidewalks were ordered construct
| ed along the west side of Brewer
street between e. Washington and E.
Wood streets, and between E. Wood
and e. Blythe streets. Also, on the
south side of Ruff street between
| N. Market street and N. fortress
street.
| The secretary Of the board of
public works was instructed to raze
Immediately the old frame building
located on the Eaker lot adjoining
the power station recently purchased
by the city.
c. A. Love, l.. c. Humphreys and
is. p. FitZhugh We're appointed d
committee with authority to complete
the work of erecting the fence
around the City Cemetery, and the
council voted a resolution of thanks
to EX-Mayor Joel NJ Porter for his
generosity in donating $50 towards
the completion off this work.
The chairman Of the finance com
mittee was authorized to countersign
Vouchers of the water and light de
APARTMENT in the absence of the ex,
listence OF a board of public works
following the resignation oil the
former board, and until a new board
is selected Friday night in compli
ance with the new charter which
becomes effective Friday.
The meeting was adjourned to Fri
day night, when further organization
will be completed under the new
charter.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15

The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge
Club will meet next week with Mrs.
]. d. Phillips, N. Poplar street.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
MRS. d. NJ. MOBILES DELEGATE.

A signal honor has been conferred
upon Mrs. Dan M. Mobiles in the
instance of her recent appointment
by Gov. A. A. Taylor, as delegate
to the United States Good Roads
Greensboro, N. c., April 1928.
She is among the first women who
go as delegates to this important ma
tional gathering, and her appoint
ment is a compliment to Paris
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15

Mrs. Hattie Wilson and little
Wilson, chief clerk of the senate,
returned from Nashville Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Wilson willfarrive later
to join her husband Aere.
just received, sevepAl new patterns
in Chas. X. Fox pumps and oxfords.
Quality Shoe Store% 1t
Mrs. Frank o. Colby and infant
son Frank Q. Colby, Jr., OF Houston.
Texas, are guests at the home Of her
father Gen. j. W1Lewis, Washing
ton street. They will remain several
weeks.
Brown kid oxfords, specially priced
at $3.50, S. and $3.50. Quality Shoe
Store. 1t
Miss Pearl Brown and Mrs. L. o..
Brown of the Barton apartments
returned Tuesday from "a visit in
Nashville.
Russia calf hose. fdn fashioned,
Store. 1t
See Paris best talent in 1.-The Her
nit of Hawaii at the Dixie, Friday
night.
Mems army last shoes in light and
dark tan, priced atg$4.5O and $500.
Quality Shoe Stors 1t
Beautiful costumes, beautiful
music, beautiful girls, III the home
talent at the Dixie Friday night.
Silk soxs for children, just re-
ceived, Quality Shoe Store. 1t
Real Hawaiian dances, also native
setting. Superb scenery in the Dixie
show, Friday evening" Don't miss it!
one-half off On all hats at
Hensler's. 1t
Found little girls silk purse, front
of Steelo's Livery Stable Sunday
Owner can have same by calling at
Partisan office and paying for this
u. 0os,sa'f off Sn all hat. :; At
Miss Margaret Bunch who has
been the guest of Miss Angelyn
Freeman, Wood street. has returned
to her home in M9fnphis.
ua ons,nalf off h all hats at at
Mrs, A. G. Rhodes and daughter
Miss Mary Elizabeth Rhodes are in
Dawson Springs this week.
Rev. and Mrs j. W. Storer at
tended the Baptist s. S. convention
ton, Tenn.
Mrs. D. E. Beatty has returned
| to Nashville after a brief visit to
Mrs. j. H. McSwain, N. Poplar street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Miles have
returned from a three weeks visit
to relatives in Illinois. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Miles are at home at Mrs,
Spicer, Washington street
w. E. Sparks is in st. Louis this
week on business.
7. E. Ellison and son, Robert Eli
son of FIT. Worth, arrived here on
Wednesday for visit.
Mrs. f. e. Patterson and little
daughter of Alden street are visiting
relatives at Newbern, Tenn
Mrs. T. e. Ellison of Eft. Worth,
who has been here for several days
! the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. B
Mitchum, n. Poplar, was joined OF
Wednesday by her husband and son
| T. e. Ellison and Robt. Ellison, whC
will remain for a short visit
Mrs. L. w. Roberts, Hudson ave
nue. who was stricken with paralysis
| Thursday oil last week, is reported
| improved.
Mrs. F. L. Hensler leaves this
Thursday afternoon, for Winchester
Ky, to visit her daughter, Miss julia
| Hensler, who is in school at Ken
lucky Weslyn there.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
ZBII};pQezz94:y
WasC
Ladies Auxiliary o. II. 9.
Entertained.

Ia0leS AuAlihTy ~. ~ -
Entertained.
(Contributed)
most unique and charming en-
tertainment was that given by Mes
DANES Asa Long, O. T., Gaylor ana
C. F. Kaestle at the home OF MIS-
Kaestle on the evening of April Sun.
The entertainment was conph-
mentary to the members of Elizabeth
Adams Division No. 1856, Ladies Aux
| iliary TO o. r. c. of A.
The invitations were couched IN
| terms applicable to those in the rail-
read service and afforded the reclp-
| tents much speculation as to the
hest method of carrying out the en-
closed orders.
Upon the arrival of the guests
each was presented with whlte
caranation, emblem of the division,
tied with ribbons that conveyed the
signals of the service.
The house throughout was artist
cally decorated in the railway colors
of red, green and white. Frappe
was served by Miss Lampley and
Mrs Gaylor.
After a number of charming piano
selections by Master Kruger Kaestle
and enjoyable readings by little
Miss Hauri the guests were asked
to make as many words as possible
from the name, Elizabeth Adams
Mrs. Jack Veazey was the fortunate
winner. of lovely karafe, Mrs
Claude Turner receiving stick OF
real peppermint candy as consola-
| ton prize.
The next contest proved to be a
most original and amusing placard,
containing the names of the twenty
four members of the division in the
form of REFUSES Besides hiding the
names in a most cunning manner the
placard was real work of art and
afforded a delightful and surprising
diversion. Mrs Robert Arnett was
the winner, finding all the hidden
names and receiving a vanity case.
The BOBBY, prize, a toy drum, going
| to Mrs. O. B. keenan,.
A delicious ice course in red, green
and white was a fitting close to this
1 enjoyable occasion.
Club Announcements.
The w. C. T. U. will meet in regu-
lar business session Tuesday after
noon, April 49,, with Mrs. Matte
Dumas, Blythe street.
Mrs. Fisher Humphreys will enter
tain the Sewing Club on Tuesday aft
| ernoon at her residence, w. Wood
street.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
MRS. w. j. HOLMAN OPERATED.

Mrs. w. j. Holman, w. Wood
street, was operated on at the Hoy
land Monday night for appendicitis
by DR.. NJ C. Virgins, assisted by
DR.. George McSwain.
Mrs. Holman is improving salts
factorily
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-15
Club Announcements.

MARRIAGE LICENSE.
j. D. Hardetz to Miss Ruth Henley.
E. e. Rudolph to Miss Lolah
Jones.
COlored.
william Freeman to Ella Fay
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Mrs. r. Il. Ellison Honored.

Mrs. II. Il. Ellison Honored.
Few social occurrences of the sea-
son have been more enjoyable or
iaore artistically arranged than the
agction party, given on Tuesday aft
oinoon by Mrs VIII L. Warren, Jr.,
and Mrs. John Province at the home
OF the latter on N. Poplar.
Mrs. T. e. Ellison of Ft. Worth,
was the Inspiration of this delight
full cordially.
Spring blossoms attractively yased
and basketed decorated the house.
A pink and green motif was OBJ
served in all the party details.
OF eight tables of players, Mrs.
Fred Collins made the highest auc-
ton score for which she was pre-
scented a silver basket of pink sweet
peas. Mrs. Ellison was given sterl-
ing candle sticks containing pink and
green tapers. The consolation prize,
miniature ornamental flower pot,
was awarded Mrs. Mary James.
Pink sweet peas and valley lilies
in crystal bud vases conferred the
card tables, where delicious party
menu, which prettily observed the
pink and green color scheme, was
served.
The hostesses were assisted by
Mesdames Chas. G. Alternately and
Chas. Watkins.
Among the out of town guests
were Mrs. Frank 0. Colby of Hous-
ton, Texas, Miss Dorothy Hillard OF
Huntingdon, Mrs I. E. Smith OF
Senatobia, Miss, Mrs. Harrell Cooper
of Memphis, and Mrs. Frances
Thomson of Sewanee.
Pleasing Courtesy for
TT. Worth Visitor.
A pleasing courtesy in honor OF
the evening bridge of which Mrs
Chas. G. Alternately was hostess Fri.
day, at the Barton Apartments.
Snow balls were effectively ar
ranged as a decorative note.
Auction, the diversion of the hos
pitality was enjoyed at three tables
The top score prize, a bottle OF
Mary Garden talcum, was awarded
Mrs. Fred Collins. Mrs. Harris Nor
ris was presented the souvenir prize,
a Margie chain. The honoree prize
was pretty corsage holder.
AT the social hour following the
game, a dainty salad and ice course
was served.
Assisting the hostess were, Mes
danes John Province and Crawford
Hill.
The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge
Club will meet next week with Mrs
j. d, Phillips, N. Poplar street
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16
FoRDs RUN "a MILES ON
GALLON GASOLINE
Start Easy in Coolest Weather
Other Cars Show Proper
tionate Saving.

A new carhurctor which cuts
down ~gasolins consumption OF any
motor and reduces gasoline bills
from one'third to one-hnlf n tho
proud achievement Of the Air-Frlo.
tion carbureter Co., IA Madison ST.,
Dayton. Ohio. This remarkable In.
veution not only increases the power
OF motors from so to SO per cent.
bat enables every one q run slow
on nigh gear. II also makes Il easy
10 start a Ford or any other car IN
the coolest weather. You can use
very cheapest grade % gasoline
|or half saaoiine and half Kerosene
ana ft'il get o power and more
mileage than YOU now get from the
hishesr test gasoline. All Ford own
trs can set ~ high az 90 miles 10 a
gallon Of gasoline. So sure are the
manufacturers OF the immcnse saw.
ing their new %cafburetcr will make
mat they offer to end q on 20 days
trial to every car owner. As IL can
be put on or taken off In a few min
utes by anyone all readers OF this
paper who want to try Il should
SEND their name. address and make
or car TO the manufacturers al once.
They also want local agents. 10
whom they offer exceptionally large
profits Write them today.-Adv.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16

must fIio applications TO merge Is
hoitInG4 and Tho commission inu1
q. X. the application.
Cruz o. Merger.
Then h commission will have "a
face the tough problem Of valuation
and financing on witch The whole
success 81 the plan depends.
The 1e=afnlneinn must determine
The value 81 every line 20 be rirsnsd.
Bonds 81 the corporation that ie,
the owner Of the merged
properties must az par not exceed
The toia! value % the properties con-
with valuation fixing ana fnanc-
lag GU % the way, the actual ,ncrg-
Ing may proceed.
The present plan. the commission
~arrountts. II based on the most
comprehensive survey OF Americnn
commercial geography IN its reia-
tien 10 transportation ove made.
Hcro are the 10 big systems and
the number Of nnca they will nbso.b
under the present plan.
7. New York Central. 10.
? Pennsylvania. 20,
3 Ealiimotc a Ohia. II.
4. Efie. Is.
g.. Nickel plate-Iehlsh Valley. g.
8. prrc Marquette q.
7. New England. 8.
InNew EnTland-Grcat lakes, 6.
>. Chcsnenkc a Ohio, =.
Q. Norfolk q Western. s.
10. Southern. o.
~ Atlantic coess Line-Louisviile q
II. Illinois ccntrni-scaboard. 3.
~. Union pncific-Northwestoru. Q.
bnfiiprtonr-Norfhcrn Pacific. 6.
y. Mifreukee-ursat Northern. i.
y. sanle PES
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16

- hNANNN NNIEu OF AnUIOAH
ifnateiy this years acreage.
atopslnE the rrop divcrnisIoafion
plan n the only thing hat saved tho
south this ear from bankruptcy.
OVerproduction only lowers the
price OF cotton and cuts the acre
age OF feed n food crops.
Plans similar 10 those used this
year In securing a reduction in the
cotton acreage viii be used by the
committee next year
Bankers and credit merchants
Through the medium OF credit they
can hold the acreage down. South.
ern bankers have announced their
intention Of refusing loans to farm
ofs declining TO adopt the reduction
and divcfsification plan.
With as 1000. 900 acres In cotton,
and the rest OF the cultivated land
given over TO feed crops, southern
farmers will be able within five years
TO depart iron the old credit system.
They will be able 60 plant. cultivate,
harvest and market their crop On q
cash basis.
Financial conditions IN tho south
are far better now than three months
ago. Recent advances in cotton
prices have added &400. 000. 1000 TO the
south's wealth.
The south has n carry-over Of
about 1000, 600 bales which when
sold viii pay off the majority OF
farmers' debts.
The new crop will be largely clear
money for the farmer.
Future prosperity Of the south lies
In three things: crop liberalization,
good roads and stock raising.
II the farmers will only work "a
fAAa - .sIaNlA - -. 49,. LII
be The richest people per capita ~
the world.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16

E~nsinoere al Arlington. Va. are
testing 20 forms OF concrete 70 find
a durable road.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16

5000 cubic feet Of fresh air every
minute.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16

Gem cutting has been one Of Am
sterdam'H leading industries foi
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16

Turkish women OF the Moslcm re-
iIglon have besn forbidden TO appear
on tho stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-23
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WARREN

sumner Warrell of New Bedford
Mass, is boardincW it'll Mr.. and Mrs
FRED Starrett for 4 few weeks.
Miss Climir Waldron If Camden
was the weekend guest Of Nina
Williams
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Wallace were
guests of Mrs. Wallace's mother
Mrs. Flora Jones. Sunday
Joshua Starrett was the guest of
his son Fred Starrett Sunday.
Frank Collins was the week END
guest Of his wife. who is at Bunker
Hill for the summer
Miss Sarah Kane Of Fitchburc.
Mass is boarding with Mrs. Gertrude
Starrett for week.
Alfred Gray is moving into his new
home Just purchased Of Mrs. Kirk.
Nh .Ancil was kicked by his horse
TINS week. the leg being 50 badly
swollen that is as Vet Impossible to
tell II the bone is broken.
During the severe shower that
passed over South Warren Wednes-
day night, Irving Spears barn was
struck and burned to the ground
Miss Bessie Carroll and Mrs. Dem
mis- Carroll of West Warren were the
guests nf Gertrude Starrett Wednes-
DAY night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-23
From Pacific Coast
to Maine by Automobile

Augusta people will be interested
to learn of the arrival of a former
Maine woman, coming all the way
from the Pacific coast by automobile
for a few weeks visit to tho scenes
Of her grlh ,cd home and her native
State. Seven weeks ago Mrs. Sarah
Cotant, accompanied 10y her husband
Paul Cotant. and son. left Their home
in Los Angeles. Cal. and started for
the East by automobile on Thurs
day the trip was nearly completed
when .hn party arrived in the Capital
City and called on Mrs. Cotants
brother ) II giStcr of pocds John NJ
Eastman At The courthouse. They
were en- rout" To their deStina ZION at
the home Of her brother at Benton.
The party since th"ir start have *
perienced some difficulties in the path
of their travels. They had the mis-
fortune to run into tn" recent disas-
trous Coloradn flprds that held them
UP for over a week. and were DELAYED
by other dlsagreeablc adventures incl
dent to the elements az nature Thcy
Will remain in tho East some week :
and viii visit relatives at Ronton,
Sidney, Clinton and Bangor before re-
turning to their home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-23
Little Hope for the
Recovery OF Theatre
Manager Gray, Lewiston

nat There Is small hope for the re-
toNcrA Of William T.. Gray of Lewis
ton, resident ui the Maine New Hamp-
shlf' Iheatre Corporation, Will be
learned with deep regret by his many
friends n Augusta and vicinity. The
following item appeared in the Lew
iaton journal OF Thursday evening,
July II:
1t is feared that Bill Gray can live
but very short time
Such was the word in Lewiston
Thursday. His condition has been
SLOWLY but surely growing worse.
Last Tuesday night it was feared that
he could not survive until morning
Up 10 week ago. Mr.. Gray was
thought to be convalescent. He was
able to read correspondence and to
talk with his friends. But some time
in the mid week, he underwent a
change for the worse and since then
has failed more rapidly.
Mr. Gray is one of the most inffuen-
tial amusement managers and owners
in New England. He was directing
head Of the largest syndicate of COW
ing picture and vaudeville houses in
this part Of the country The com
pany of which he is president has
over forty theaters under its lease or
ownership. This business he created
out Of nothing. coming to. Lewiston
with small means and nothing but a