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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-12-06

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TANIBIEN A NUESTRA CO1GPANIA
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en- nuestro ao
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Co.. Inc, pueden Geo. E.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-12-06

La GAIA es grabada con hermosos
dibujos La esfera es de metal con
magnifcos efectos de ORC plata. FL
centro tiene dibujos de brocado taps
terra. Es un reloi elegantisimo. Iio
mas nuevo que hay en- ell mercado de
una clase que probablements I'd. no ha
visto nunca
FL mismo reloj con maquina Elgin S12.e0
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-12-06

No. J21-Reloi su;zo sistema Roskoaf,
tamano con caja de miguel TX
celente reloj para soardar buen tempo.
La maquina tieno una picza &c seguridad
que evita que Sc le de demasida cuerIa
que Sc rompa Ia euerda.
solamente en- ..............,S2 S2.75
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-12-06

ST Vd. pudiera venr a nuestros arnacenes quedaria
notablemente impresionado al estos fon6grafos
quedaria pensando possible que un fono-
grafo tan bueno 10 podamos dar por POGO dnero.
Nosotros lie driamos que Nd tiene raz6n extra
harse lie demostrariamos las grandes cantidades
que nosotros conpramos en- el Pequeno margen de
utilidad que vendemos y entonces comprenderia
possible el poder vender por nuestro bajo
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-12-06

precio fon6grafo que cuaquier otro IugaT ten-
drfa que pagar por 10 menos $500.
Ademas de nuestro precio sumamente bajo a
I'm de introducir estos fon6grafos DAREMOS GRATIS
POR UN TEMPO LIMITADO II SELECCIONES Y
loo ACUJAS GRATIS en- cada fonografo. ST quiere
adqurir esta oferta tan extraordinaria Vd debe de
mandarnos su orden Embellishments $500 es todo
10 que necesta nandarnos al hacsr e peddo pagando
ell resto al recibiro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Col. Morrill, PLANNING.
Race Meets in Maine

colonel Waiter q. Morrill,. Pitts
fields famous promoter of horse rae
ing. is enthusiastically making plans
and arrangements for circuit of races
TO be held over the Maine tracks in
Guiding the Founr County Fair track At
Pittsfield. the Central Maine trac.. at
Watervile and the Maine State Fair
track at Lewiston. The Lewiston man
aCement has assured Mr.. Morrill, that
he can have the use of tho track and
property at Lewiston for his meet
there and arrangements are all trade
for the meets in the other two riaces.
The races at Lewiston will be held dur
inE the week of July Il. Col. Morrill,
will soon have an announcement OF his
plans for these races giving the details
Of the programs. This will give the
horsemen a fine chance to work their
horses previous to the opening of the
fall fairs and will be much appreciated
by the horsemen. as it comes al Il time
when there is usually Il gap N the
trotting events and comes at time
that will keep thcm busy and keep
the interest up and VIII keep the
horses in good form for alter er'nts.
Col Morrill, has hal ii ciew at work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
FAR. Sturtevant IS Years Old

Mir and Mrs. Francis Sturtevant
entertained several OF their friends
and neighbors Tuesday afternoon at
their home at Oakland Heights, the
occasion being Mr.. Sturtevant's Seth
birthday. Light refreshments were
served during the afternoon and there
was n handsome birthday cake which
was also cut and served. The guests
were Mrs Annie Sturtevant and son
James. Mrs. Ernest Gaij5 and son Al 1
ton. Mrs. w. w. Gibbs. Mrs. Joseph
Sturtevant. Miss Beatrice Moreau,
Mrs. Fred Lessard, Mrs. Lizzie Horne.
and Mrs. Chester Bridges. Mr.. Sur
tevant was born and has always re-
sided at Oakland Heights with the
exception Of eight years OF his life,
four having been passed in Massachu-
Setts and the other four in California.
He has always followed the occupa-
ton OF farming at which he has been
most successful having resided on the
farm where he now lives nearly 80
years. On account of poor health he
is confined to the house greater part
Of the time which he passed in read
ing and is well posted in the current
events of the day. Mr.. Sturtevant has
been twice married. his first wife who
was Miss Azenath Wheeler having
died many years ago and he later
married Mrs. Eliza Smith. He has six
children. Chester of Farmington;
Herbert Of Mercer. Mrs. Alice Gilman
and Ralph Sturtevant OF Oakland:'
Everett Of Winthrop ard Howard who
makes his home with his father; two
grandsons. Frederick and Francis
Sturtevant of Pennington. For many
years Mr.. Sturtevant has been a
member of tire Congregational church
at Waterville and he received a show
or Of post cards from his many friends
there and in Oakland besides several
gifts from relatives ar'ong them be-
ing a beautiful bouquet OF flowers
from his daughter. Mrs. Gilman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Leaders of North
and South Ireland
Confer at London

London, Mar. 29-(By A. Ply
Representatives of the northern and
southern governments in Ireland
came to London today to confer with
the imperial authorities on the situa-
ton in Ireland arising from the re-
cent disorders.
Sir James Craig. the Marquir of
Londonderry and Lieut.. Col. w. ID.
Spender, secretary of the Ulster cabi-
net, are to represent the northern
government, while Michael Collins.
and Arthur Griffith will be the chief
spokesman for the provisional gov
ernment.
A conference was held this after
noon, and afterwards Arthur Griffith
said the southern delegates would
meet Sir James Craig. the Ulster
premier and his colleagues tomorrow
morning. An official communication
issued this evening regarding the
conference says:
THE Irish conference at an after
noon sitting resolved itself into q
smaller conference, composed of Mr..
Churchill, (secretary for the colon
ies.) Sir Laming Worthington-ENa
(secretary for war; the marquis OF
Londonderry, Sir James Craig, Mich
ael Collins and Arthur Griffith. which
adjourned at 5. A. p. NJ. in order that
various proposals might be examined
over night by each delegation. The
smaller conference re-assembles at
II o'clock Thursday, and probably
the full conference later"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Funeral Ci1arIes CiIes

The funeral services for the late
Charles Giles were held Tuesday aft
crnoon ut the home On Pleasant
place. attended by large number Of
relatives and friends. Rev. Sidney
Wakely spoke appropria tcly and Rev.
and Mrs. Elmer Longley sang a duet
Il Shall Know Him." There were
many beautiful flowers.
The deceased was born In Aurora.
70 years and 10 months ago. April
IS. 1868, he was united in marriage
it'll Miss Autha Clewley, who sur
wives. There arc seven surviving
children. Mrs. Hattie CIeary Of Pitts
field, Mrs. ElZada Bla1sdell of Fair
field, Lindsay Of Fairfield, Alvin oc
Amherst. Harry of st. Adams. Percy
of Clinton and Mrs. Edna Dyer OF
Burnham. There are 80 grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren.
Twcnty-fOur years ago the family
came to Clinton to reside. The de
ceased had been man OF remark
able vigOr. maintaining the strength
of his early manhood to Il wonderful
degree. He had been q kind father
and thoughtful and obliging neigh
Dor, one who will be missed among
his associates. The four sons acted
as bearers, and the remains were
laid at rest in Riverside cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
QUEBEC FIRE
lconfinued from PAGE Cne)

church of Ste Anne was opened for
public worship in 1876 and by papal
proclamation made a basiica in 1887.
In the church are relics of Ste. Anne
and famous statue of the saint, with
the Virgin. mounted or. an onyx col
umn.
The original. constructed in 1868
and the 18th divine editice built i'll
Canada, threatened to turn into mass
of ruins and in 1873 WAS taken DOWN
and regretted near the new church.
Near it is a we'll to which miraculous
healing powers arc ascribed.
in addition TO the cathedral and its
priceless relics. the sacristy, monas-
terry and college also are mass OF
ruins.
The statue OF Ste. Anne which, with
he facade it surmonts and the walls
on the south side OF the church are
among the few things saved. has been
for three centuries the shrine Of pill
grims, many of whom. afflicted in
some manner. left their crutches when
cured as symbol OF the reward for
their faith and prayer. The pedestal
of the statue, wrought of seven diff
fcrent kinds of marble. was the gift
of Il New York woman. The statue
itsc.f was tn: gilt oC q Belgian iGiGily
whose son was {, member of the Re
don?ptiunist community at Eeaurrc.
Among Other relics saved is IN oil
painting by Leblun. presented IL the
shrine in 1856. and tie precious jew
els The old chapel and the Scala
Santoa. situated on the north side Of
The roadway. escaped unharmcd.
Objects Of historical value lost in
the fire included the main altar. a
ma gnficent work of white marbl. and
brass. as we'll as exquisite carvings
representing the last supper the
communion railing. the bishops
throne. the pulpit, a chancel stalls, the
rich stained glass windows and t.re or
gan. considered one of the best III the
continent.
The Insurance. carried on the va
rious structures. it was said. may
| reach 100000. less than half their
value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Colonel Boothby Reports
Pleasant Touring Party

Colonel Frederic r.. Boothby has
returned from a weeks business and
pleasure trip. which he passed in
Boston and vicinity. Mr.. Boothby
went 10 Boston to attend business
meeting and while there was invited
IN loin an automobile party. The
first day of the trip was spent around
Hoston. Somcrvillc. Maiden and Mel
ros". Tho second day, the party Wis.,
l''d points of interest in Brockton.
'ampclIo, where headquarters were
made, Bridgcwater and Middleboro,
'l.Wirc onroute the Normal school at
'r!EoWatcr and the State Reforma
'"rr for mon. The third day included
q UP to Quincy to view the homes
q cN-nre sidcntS John Adams and
Joan quincy Adams, returning by the
wa ot BraintrCc. where a call was
'n,|. on Miss Marie Thaycr and on
George u. Young. former residents
OF N3tc.vilc. The final day, the
hl''F went to SCituatc, returning to
'aWpC,lo VIA Cohasset, bingham
M through many of the delightful
towns IN eastern Massachusetts. Mr..
Ii""NIhy reports most excellent
N'.fl'r. the roads all that could he
rI.aoa for and altogether very.
l.'&Sant trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Claim Hard Coal
Miners Well-Of

New York, Mar. a9.--With preliE1
mary declaration that Presidents Of
the anthracite mine region arc the
most prosperous in the United
States" operators today launched be-
fore the sub committee on wage con-
tract negotiations their fight against
10 demands Of the miners as i basis
for settlement Of the strike set for
April /. Speaking for the operators
:. ID. Warmer. president of the LemGh
Coal and Navigation Company. pro-
duccd figures setting forth that bank
deposits in the anthracite district had
increased $15.000.000 in the last two
Years. This. he said. clearly indicates
that the miners already are receiving
the Saving wage upon which they
base their demand for 4 90 per cent
increase for contract work, and 81 per
SHIFT for day labor
Phillip Murray. vice president Of
the United Mine Workers of America,
countercd with a denial that the OPP
orators figures, compiled by the Ma
tiona1 Industrial conference board
were based on facts. The industrial
board, he said is "A clean cut, open
shop. anti union organization whose
figures are not authentic. but are col
ored and thoroughly unreliable'
The conference of the arbitration
committee today failed to take any
action which would halt suspension Of
work at the anthracite mines Satur-
day, Secretary James German an
nounccd in a communique issued
when the session ended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
OAKLAND

Mrs. Guy Mosher and Mrs. Fiorena
Wheeler went to Fairfield Wednesday
afternoon to attend the funeral services
OF the late Charles Wheeler which were
held at 3.4o O'Clock at the First Bap
fist church. Rev. Hinckley of Good
Will officiating. lnternent was i'll the
family lot in the Fairfield cemetery.
Mr. Wheeler was well known I'm this
vicinity. having i'll the past visited in
Oakland Il great deal. lie was born in
IIinckl'y May l. 1885. and for many
years made his home in Fairfield. sell
ing his farm there about 80 Yeas as"
and had since made his home a part
of the time with relatives in the west.
Two years ago Mr.. Whscler came to
Oakland and lived for Gbout year
with his cousin, Mrs. Clara Moshcr.
and her son, Guy Moshcr and family.
of the Waterville road. At the time or
his death Mr. Wheeler resided with
hts grandson. Ralph Wheeler OF Min
neapolis. Nina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
L. Of p. Relay Team Has
Workout in London

London. Mar. - (By \. P)-The
University Of PENNSYLVANIA relay
team. which is to .meet Oxford and
ambridge in a four mile race April s,
had its first real workout at the
Queens club this afternoon. zach
Robertson put his five runners
through stiff ninety minutes prac-
tice.
Yesterday the runners had brief
half hour of limbering up their joints,
this being tho first exercise they had
taken since landing. Their appear
ance today drew large numbers of en-
thuSiasts to the club grounds.
Two launches have been specially
provided for the American athletes to
follow the oxford and Cambridge
crews at next Saturdays boat race.
Visits to Oxford, Cambridge, Elton and
other places of interest have been ar
ranged for next week.
1t is expected they will go to Paris
later for the French championships,
returning to the United States in time
TO prepare for the Philadelphia relay
carnival April IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Ingersoll Assets
Sold to Waterbury Co.

New York, March o9-Over the
protest of G. W. Wickersham, at
torncy for Charles ii. Ingersoll, and
the opposition of minority creditors,
the sale of the assets Of the Inger-
soil Watch Co, to the Waterbury
Clock Co., for $500, 900, was con
firmed today by john =. Townsend.
United States referee in bankruptcy.
The money Will be paid in cash Fri
day afternoon. Creditors. it was
estimated. would realize 30 cents or
more on the dollar.
Mr.. Ingnrsoll, for many years as
sOCiatCd with his brother, Robert II.
inccersoll in the manufacture q, the
dollar watch Witnessed the court
transaction. He found consolatio in
the statement of his attorney that he
would appeal to the United States
district and circuit courts to annul
the sale on the ground that it was
IAN improvidccnt one"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
WANTS L. S. TO HELP
IN ADJUSTING MONEY
OBLIGATIONS GERMANY

Berling. March 29.-(By a. P)-
Dr.. Walter Eathcnau. minister of
foreign affairs, in n speech in the
RcichstaG today expressed an earnest
hope that the United States would
take n hand in adjusting Gcrmany's
financial obligations. lie comment
cd generally on AMERICAS relations to
European affairs.
''It is fallacy." said DR.. Rath =
cnau. "to set all ones hopes on any
one country, be it over so strong Or
idealistc. 1t is the habit of des-
pclate debtors To stake everything on
single issue. but they invariably
are doomed to disappointment.
Il quite well understand America s
aversion to becoming entanglcd in
European economies; and in the light
o, her experiences I cannot blame
her if she now is inclined to avert
her eyes from Europe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
PIT TTSFLE Held

Moses T. Burns was in Fairfield
Tuesday attending to matters OF
business
Mrs. Flora McCabo of Newport
came Tuesday fer a visit in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. y. Shaw, Park
street.
j.. y. pattcc, 1!arnony's suporin-
tendent of schools was in town
Tuesday leaving later in the day for
Watcrvillc.
l.. +. Mardcn of the y. Whiting
Creamery Co, was in Belfast Tues
day on business at the companies
plant in that city.
Judge G. Q. Small of the Somerset
probate court was in town Monday
night leaving for his home in Nadi-
son Tue day morning.
J. \. Goodrich and l.. II. Wheeler
of Iiartland were III town Tuesday
on their way to Skowhcgun Oh bust
ness matters.
w. +. Lawless of Lewiston. super
intendcnt OF the horse department of
the Maine state fair WAS a business
caller in town Tuesday.
IL spite of the Indictment weather
nearly 100 people gathered in the
Methodist church Tuesday evening
and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent
program which had been arranged
by Mrs. Dennis Getchell, assisted by
the Misses Donnie Getchell and
Dorothy Crawford. The church was
beautifully decorated in yellow and
white. Retire shments and fancy ar
ticles were on sale and the sum of IS
was realized.
Gcntlcmen's night given by the
Woman'S Temperance Union at the
I'niyersalist church Monday evening
was largely attended affair and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
The vestry and church parlor We're
prettily decorated for tie occasion
and presented 4 very home-like and
pleasing appearance. The receiving
line consisted of the officers of tie
local union Icing headed by Mrs,
Walter NJ. Prilay. The principal ad-
dress of the evening was given by
Roland r. Patten of the lndepend-
cnt-Reporter of SkoWhegan and he
made a very favorable Impression
on the Pittsfeld audience. his ad-
dress being very much enjoyed. Miss
Johnston. the local district nurse
also made interesting remarks on TO-
cal conditions. Dainty refreshments
of ice cream. cake and fancy cookies
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
u. S. TO PROBE
COTTON SLUMP

Washington. Mar. .9-An inyeGti-
CATION by the Federal Trade commits
sion into the cause of the present
depressed price of cotton and into
the operation OF cotton exchanges
was ordered under resolution by
Senator Dial. Democrat. South Caro-
lima. adopted today by the Senate.
The commission is TO inquire into
methods of operating cotton eX-
changes and to decide whether their
tarding is fair. Just and legal
The commission also is called upon
TO make recommendation in RENE
dial legislation as deemed necessary
in connection with cotton trading
ana to ascertain the world cotton
consumption for tic last three years.
imports and exports of the United
states and tho number OF future
contracts, together with the amount
Of cotton delivered on contracts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Amos J. Melvin

The many friends Of Amos j. Mel
vim will be shocked to learn Of his
death which occurred very suddenly
at his home on pcltoma Avenue
Wednesday afternoon. While Mr.. Mel
Yin had not been in particularly good
health for some time, he was as we'll
as usual Wednesday and had been out
doors doing some little chores and
came into the house and sat doWn and
Mrs. Melvin, coming into the room
where he was, found him dead in his
chair. He was a welI-hnown and we'll
liked man and had large circle of
friends. Until ill-health and the loss
of leg compelled him to give up ac-
tive business he had been in the black
smith business for many years. His
age was 10 years. He is survived by
lis wife. Anna Melvin, and by 4 son,
Wilbur Melvin of Lowell, Mass. and
by daughter Mrs. Harry +. Condor
Of Pitts1ield. and by brother ard a
sister who live in Nova Scotia. The
funeral services will be held from his
ate home Saturday afternoon and
Rev. Sidney j. Willis. pastor Of the
First UniNcrsalist church, will ot1i-
ciat".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Hike, Fight and Marathon
kelley's Strenuous Program

Boston. Mass. Mar. 29--A hike
from Fort Pierce. i'la.. to Boston. q
fight for the National amateur box
ing championship at 135 pounds, and
a run of % miles for honors in the
American Marathon road race. form
the strenuous program that Vincent
Kelley has set for himself He no
tilted Athletic Manager Thomas ka-
nalN of the Boston a. A., today that
he began his long hike from Florida
last Monday. that he hoped to be
here in time to compete in the box
ing championships which begin April
IL. and that he would surely be here
to run again i'll the Marathon on
April 10. Kelley formerly lived at
Naticli. which is five miles from the
start OF the race at A shland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Vienna Jobless
Stage Demonstration

Vienna, Mar. 20. By a. Pan
organized demonstration of thousands
Of unemployed today brought the bus
mess life of the city practically to Il
staudstill The procession proceeded
to parliament house where resolutions
were presented demanding Il stult i'm
mediately on extensive public works,
re- instatement of wOrlimcn in the va
rioua industries so as to equal the
number at work on December l last
and an increased unemployment dole.
The government was given week
to comply. failing Which a general
strike will be called.
The government promised the depu-
tation that it would make available
Immediately 30,0O0,000 crowns for re-
,ieving the plight of those out of work
and that it would consider the other
demands. =
Shutters were up throughout the
city during the day and the streets
swarmed with police. Consequently
there was no real disorders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-30
Circle Three Entertains

Tic Girls City club was enter
tanned Wednesday evening at the
,'uh rooms 10y the group of girls
Il, sIgnatcd MS Circle Three. who gave
'.''u an April Fool party, which was
.utpuc in its way. Previous to the
business meeting of the club. which
was held prior TO the entertainment,
IIrcl" Three had gathered at tie
rooms all hy itself and had nice
sgruor. This was followed by
.ort business meeting after which
oor act play. "Outwitted" was Civ
O." hy three girls. Hazel Price. Ellen
'I shurY and Minnie Williams.
Games were also enjoyed and at tho
= us'. the entire party, which had
n"cn led TO believe that they were to
l1Nc something extra nice in the way
% refreshments. was somewhat
downhcartcd when they found that
th"v had whcttcd their appetites
with visions OF Il fine lunch all for
rauCht. And that is where the April
Fool part of it came in.