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Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
HERMIT, FROZEN OUT
OF MOUNTAINS,
FINDS PAL
limited Press r.ensed Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18.-A queer
cavalcade wended it's way, up the busy
streets of Los Angeles.
II consisted Of three burros and a
white bearded, aged man.
The man was Ernest Brandt, for rs
years hermit living in the Mount
Wilson hills. During the entire time
he had never come into the city.
Brandt lived in his Sierra Madres,
and was satisfied.
This winter, however, the deep
SHOWS drove him down to the milder
valley below. He packed his earthly
belongings on his three apathetlc
looking burros, and came to Los An
geles.
The county charities found him.
The charities were willing to feed
Brandt, but not his burros. There are
too many hungry humans who must
be cared for first, they explained.
The old man said not word.
Leads BurrOs Down Street
Head up, he walked to the street
where his three "mountain canaries'
with their ungainly packs were the
center of a curious crowd. He led them
away.
Brandt didn't just know where he
was going. But he knew that where
ever it was, it would be some place
where he wouldn't have to desert his
three long-eared friends.
Providence or whatever it is that
takes care of men and burros and
things when they are especially for
lorn. hut still hold up their heads,
must have seen the odd little caravan
For it went across an intersection
directly in the way of a well to &c
business mans automobile. The man
was in hurry. He honked mpa-
tiently at the plodding procession
Brandt looked up.
The three burros are staked out on
grassy slope at Rose Hill now, eat
ing to hearts content and stomach's
capacity.
Meets Old Pal
Their master is sitting on the front
steps of house nearby-it is now his
home-talSing over boyhood days With
the business man. They were pals OF
the days before something sent
Brandt into seclusion in the high
Sierras.
Brandt now has home for the
rest of the winter. The Good Samari
tan has a chum of other days to tall
to. The burros have grass in plenty
And Los Angeles papers have wha
they are pleased to term "humar
interest" story, despite the fact tina
the awkward limbed burros are reall.
the theme of the tale.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
new LEAD FOUND IN
TAYLOR MURDER
MYSTERY
Taxicaz DriUeE BelieUed to
Hare Been Hired Assassin
and Warrant Is Issued
United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18.-Police
were searching today for a taxicab
driver, missing since February 2,
whom they now believe to have been
a hired assassin in the William Des-
mond Taylor mystery.
The man is said to have known
Taylor, Edward +. Sands and others
mentioned in connection with the
case, having been employed numer-
Gus times by each of them.
Police are said to have found sew
eral bullets. the exact duplicates of
the odd .32 calibre slug that killed
Taylor, in the taxi drivers room.
He is said to have removed an old
fashioned revolver which had lain un-
molested for months on his bureau,
on the afternoon preceding the West
lake terrace tragedy.
A warrant will probably be issued
today, police said.
Meanwhile the district attorneys
office is working along different
lines altogether, according to infor-
nation today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
HUGE SUM is STOLEN
EVERY YEAR BY
BUNKO MAN
United Pres. Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Feb 1S.-From 500,-
100000 to 2,000,000,000 dollars arc
stolen annually from the pocket OF
the American public by confidence
men and fraudulent brokerage houses
an official of the New York stock ex-
change estimated for the United
Press today
The estimate is based on figures
from reports of the federal trade
board and Investment Bankers Asso-
citation.
A fever of speculation has brought
about an increase in fraudulent deal
ers as shown by these developments
of the past few weeks:
Nineteen persons have been indict-
ed in New York on charge of con-
ducting bucketshops and more in
dictments are expected shortly.
In Chicago authorities have un-
covered a "swindle trust" which took
thousands of dollars from foreign
born laborers on promises Of interest
payments which ran as high as 100
percent.
The latest development in the New
York war on bucketshops is the ex-
pulsion from the Consolidated Ey
change of R. H. MacMasters and
Company. George II. Silkworth pres
ident ef the exchange, accused the
firm of bucketing-selling securities
carried on accounts of customers.
"The present rising stock market
spelled doom to the bucketeers," the
stock xchange official said. "These
swindlers rely on bear or lowering
market to keep their heads above
water.
"Another reason for the succession
of bucketshop failures may be seen
in the activity of the stock exchange
itself. The exchange has been re-
moving it's wires from sWindllng
houses and causing them to fail"
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
WELL-KNOWN AMERI
CAN WOMAN GOES
TOORIENT
United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 18.-The
gospel of birth control is to be car
RED to Japan by Margaret Sanger,
president of the American Birth Con-
troll league. She is here today en-
route to YokOhoma.
Mrs. Sanger was invited to Japan
bv Individual members of the gov
ernment and by the Kaizo group, an
organization of young liberals who
are inclined toward pacifism. She will
talk at all the principal universities in
Japan and public meetings. Then,
with the aid of Baroness Ishimoto,
Mrs. Sanger plans to establish SER
les of birth control clinics in the large
cities of the country.
"The militaristic, or older group in
JAPAN" she said in an interview to-
day, "is strongly opposed to me and
my principles. They may, give me
some trouble.
"a quota of 100 million as the popu-
lation for the new Japan has been set
b. this group. There are 57,O00,000
now. They say that with a population
of 100 600, 900 they will have the right
to speak in world affairs
line right TO SPEAK, as Volceu ny
the militarists can be interpreted but
in one way--the power to speak in a
way that, with their immense popula-
ton, will brook no argument.
"If Japan refuses to take birth
control, if she will not accent it as
her national policy, think her plans
and intentions are obvious"
From Japan Mrs. Sanger will pro-
ceed to China and later India.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
Sh--! Madalynne Tells Story
That's Never Been Whispered

She believes that in this way sine can
clear herself from what the defense
considers unfair conclusions arising
from reading Of her letters.
Mrs. Obenchain will be on the stand
within week, it is expected.
Il is said that her husband, who is
conducting her defense has suggest.
ed this move, having realized the
dramatic possibilities of the ,cast
from his participation as hero in q
motion picture based upon the mur-
der of Kennedy.
The trial has been postponed unit
Monday owing to the illness of Depu-
ty Prosecutor Fricke and several wit
nesses.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
.BONOMI GOES DOWN
FOR SECOND Time

ROME, Feb. 1S.-Premier Bonomi
today presented to King Victor E.
manuel his resignation and that of
his cabinet. The chamber voted
against the ministry yesterday, 295
to 1O7, and Bonomi's cabinet fell for
the second time within month.
An attempt will be made to form
a coalition government.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18

PURPOSE and achievement, backed by such unswerv-
able enthusiasm and will must lead to success proved
the assuring keynote last night at Seeey of of the
most enthusiastic meetings of the Associated Chambers of
Commerce ever held since the organizations founding,
and out of it, already visuazed and determined came
these accOmplishmentS
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18

The upward turn began early last
September, according to Crissinger's
report and has continued steadily
since. His report is based on national
bank deposits, which, he declares, are
a fair index of the nations business
conditions.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
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G. WEATHER g
a "a ~ q q a ~ u V
United Press Leased Wire

Southern California tonight and
Sunday, fair.
Los Angeles and vicinity partly
cloudy tonight and Sunday with mod
crate temperature.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18-Weather
forecast for period from February 20
to 81 inclusive: Pacific states, consid-
cradle cloudiness, rains normal tenn
neratllre
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
BY FRANK Fl. BARTHOLOMEW
United Press Staff Correspondent

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Feb. 49,
Madalynne Obenchain will bare on
the witness stand secrets Of her love
life with John Bolton Kennedy.
The girl, accused of the murder OF
the sweetheart for whom she left her
husband and home, will tell her own
story of her secret amours with the
wealthy young Kennedy, who met his
death in Beverly Glen-as result OF
Madalynne's intrigues, the state is
trying to prove.
"I'll tell things have never breath
ed to SOUL" said Madalynne today
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18

TODAY'S PRODUCE MARKET
LOE ANGELES, Feb. 18-Butter
40; Eggs, extra, 27c; case count 26;
pullets 24c; Hens. 26c; broilers 36c
to soc.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18

WASHINGTON Feb. ls--(United Press)-T tide Of
business has turned and strong and steady improve
ment forecast in report made to President Harding
day by Controller of the Currency Crssinger.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18

Commons Calexico Orchestra fur
nishes the best dance music. Phone
381, Calexico.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
Sweeping County Progress
Plans Made BY Chambers

Imperial Development Agent to be Demanded by Assoc
lated Body of Supervisors; Fair Success Pledged
and Funds Promised for Barbecue Feb 22
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
Business Tide Takes Turn
For Better Says Report

Movement Started Last September and Has Been Gain
ing Momentum Ever Since Is the Finding Of Con-
troller of Currency Crissinger
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18
THE DAILY PRESS

Series No Interest EXCEPT tha
of All the People of
Imperial County
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-18

One man farms was the topic OF
sound argument voiced by a numoee.
of speakers and eventually led up u
The motion carried to work for ap
pointment of a county development
agent. J.,
An excellent dinner was served tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-01
Miss Richardson
Celebrates Birthday

DR.. and Mrs. Richardson gave a de-
i, lightful birthday party on Saturday
afternoon at their home on Madison
avenue for Miss Phyliss, who on
Monday was eight years Of age, the
party was given on Saturday to not
interfere with the school work of the
little hostess or her guests.
The following friends of Miss Ply
His made up the party: Edna Oddly,
Lila and Irene Wheelock, Elizabeth
Quincy, Dorothy Knight, Annie and
Gertrude Emerson, Marion Rolfe.
Ruth Thurlow, and Anna Merrill.
Jolly games and stunts were enjoy
ed and happy afternoon passed by
the little hostess and her guests. Miss
Phyllis received many handsome gifts
and the best wishes for other happy
birthdays. In the dining room where
the refreshments were served the
decorations in pink were most attrac-
tive. The favors at each place were
very pretty boxes which contained
candy and nuts.
The refreshments which at all
birthday parties are an important
feature whether the guest he young
or old, were very delicious and the
birthday cake with the eight lighted
candles was handsome and delighted
the children. harlequin ices and cakes
and fancy waters We're served.
Miss Phyllis proved herself a COR
dial little hostess and her party OBJ
serving her eighth birthday was a
much enjoyed event and will be a
| happy memory TO all in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-01
Mrs. Catherine Owens Ambrose

Mrs. Catherine Owens Ambrose,
widow of the late John Ambrose died
at her home on the Old County road
Saturday forenoon. Mrs. Ambrose was
born in Canada and was So years of
age at the time of hcr death. When
she was two years of age her family
moved to Moscow. In young woman
hood she was married in Augusta to
John Ambrose and they at once went
to Moscow, where they resided until
40 years $50, when they moved to their
present home. Mrs. Ambroscs pa
rents were Thomas and Eleanor Hig-
gins Owens and she was one OF six
children. all of whom except a sister
Mrs. Maryana Collins of Moscow, are
now deceased Mrs. Ambrose is sur
vivcd by three daughters, Mrs. James
Pugh of Cornville, Mrs. William A.
WesCott of Athens road, Skowhegan,
and Miss Mamie Ambrose, who resided
with her parents and tenderly cared
for them during their declining and
feeble years; and one grandson, Frank
Pugh Of Cornville.
Mrs. Ambrose was not member of
any organization and was woman
devoted to her home and family.
The funeral service will be held
Monday morning at go o'clock at the
Metre Damo Of Lourdes church and
will be conducted by the pastor, Rev.
Father ]. Louis A. Renaud.
The burial will be made in the fam
lily lot at st. Mary's Catholic ceme-
terry on North avenue. At the same
time the remains of her husband, Mr.
Ambrose, who passed away last
March. and which have been reposng
in the tomb at the southside ceme-
terry. viii be buried. This seems a
fitting r"rviro for the couple who had
been married snce 1862, having lived
together for GO years. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ambrosc's only son Frank died in 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-01

from Rodic avenue, four or five rods,
and second parcel of land four rods
by four rods on same street, and
third parcel of land on Rode avenue
formerly owned by George II. Nor
rison. Flora Shcrrin of Skowhegan
to Maurice w. Gaylord of Cornyille,
land in Skowhegan, being the heater
piece with buildings, containing "a
acre lying between county road TO
Athens past Catholic cemetery and
Wesserrunsett stream at Smith Mills
on road to Athens. John w. Green
of Skowhegan to Leontine NJ. Poulin
of Skowhegan, land with buildings
in Skowhegan on French street, also
undivided 10 of the aqueduct and
water, being same aqueduct. the
right to dig and maintain which was
conveyed to Zenas Vaughn by Rose
A. Holbrook, formerly owned by
George Shorley. Walter T. Crosby of
SkoWhegan to George NJ. Rowe OF
Skowhegan, land in Skowhegan lying
south of land of A. T.. Jewett and
Bert Webster, containing 100 acres,
formerly owned by Blinn w. Page
and Charles e. Young. Skowhegan
Savings bank of Skowhegan to Ma
poleon Bergeron of Skowhegan, lot
of land on west side of CcnteNstrcet,
No so on plan of house lots of Nv. II.
Pearson, formerly owned by Angus
tus Gilbliar. and a second parcel of
land in SkoWhegan village, being
strip rods wide off north end of
lot No. SO on southeast corner of lot
No so. Elmer E. Greenwood of Show
hogan to Bertce A. Daggett Of
Skowhegan, land in SkowheEan be-
ing lots No. II, ~, 10. II, rs, so. So
and 81 on plan of Elmer. L. Green
wood on north side OF the river. No
building Is to be built nearer the
street than q feet except piazza, and
other restrictions.
st. Albans-Cyrus J. Strong OF
Pittsficld to Rose NJ. Strong of Pitts
field, land in St Adams with build
ings. westerly line of said lot is par
allel with the shore of Moose Pond;
second lot of land with buildings also
on shore of Moose Pond. excepting
and reserving right of way of s. & NJ.
railway, formerly owned by Antonio
Sawyer of New York City. Edward
j. Southland ct al of St. Adams to
Herbert Walker of Pittsfeld, land in
st. Adams on road leading by land
now or formerly owned by Charles
Scekins. containing so acres. former
~ owned by l.. d. Mathews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-01
Four Generation
Family at Dexter

Dexter. April 29.-Grent rr'r'
father. father. all BARRIERS da
ing business together 90 t'
same shop ana now "ItA
shaver" added to the family
This four generation group OF Scrip
ners make an interesting and rattle
unusual little story all by thems.. VS.
Tho great grandfather. d r,H
Blackwell Scribncr, was born iu tE
town Of Jackman. March Is, l'4s
but moved to Augusta In 1854, vHcH
NJ the age Of 10 he began barhD nT
At that time the price OF "a Shave $50.
six cents and hat OF haircut on!
! 5 cents. Now, at the age Of "a
MIR. Scribncr Is still at his chair ala
willing 10 compete with any Nour+e'
barber on quick and satjstac'o3
shave. proving this fact one ~
recently by taking IN Si4 at his o"f
chair which even AT tho pr oH
prices means quite a few Chavcs on.
haircuts. II not the oldest tousoiib
artist in the state, he has been 4"
this business tho longest.
The next in line Of this rem Tx
able family is Eugene Guy Srr'Onc
who came to Dexter from a. "' q Y"
years ago. or ming 'r.1." 10y
on Wall street but later mu,re =
Main street where he is now located
His son, Raymond Edwin Scrhnei
like his grandfather. also hcga'
barbcring at the tender years ~ is
hut has vet TO give his two month
old baby son. Raymond Edwin, j.
his first haircut. Mr.. Scribno
married a Dexter girl. Miss Nale'u
Aucock. a daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
George Aucock. Mrs. Scrihner -
graduate OF New Hampshire RAJ
High school and Gray's Bushes
College of Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-01
Coming Events

The regular meeting of the Work
ing Lea que Of the Federated church
will be held this afternoon in the
church parlors. At the close of the
meeting the following ladies' will
serve light refreshments: Mrs. Geo
gia Goodwin, chairman; Mrs. Alice
Cover, Mrs. Eva r. Greenwood. Mrs.
Vina r. Greenwood, Mrs. Ella 7. Holt,
and Mrs. George Hobart.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Cen
tenary Methodist church will hold its
semi-monthly meeting Wednesday aft
crnoon Of this week with Mrs. Climena
Weston and her daughter, Miss Lila
Weston, at their home on Turner ave-
nue..
The rehearsals for the operetta
Miss Bob White" which is to be given
under the auspices of the Skowhegan
Womens Club and the high school, are
to begin this week under the direction
of Miss Inez Peck of the John p. Rog-
ers Producing Co., who came here Sat
urday from Rockland, where the COM
pany last week staged the same oper-
eta.
This evening is the night of SILVIA"
the operetta to be given by the knights
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-01
PERSONAL MENTION

Ruel Whitcomb of Mercer was in
town Saturday on business.
Timothy Mitchell was in Water
Vile on business Saturday afternoon.
Herbert Sawyer of Madison was q
business visitor In town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Boardman Of
Scion were shoppers in town Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Foss Of
Athens were business callers in
Skowhcgan Saturday.
Mrs Melvin Palmer Of Hinckley
was a business caller in town Satur-
day
Mrs. Arthur Plummer was in Wa
terville on business Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. Charles Allen OF 1Iincklcy
was n business caller in town Satur-
day
Miss Lottie Dlonne went to Water
vile on the 11.40 train Saturday to
visit over night with her brother and
wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Dionne.
Mrs. NJ. f. Eason and Mr.. J. l..
Luftin of Haverhill. Mass, were in
town Saturday on their way to Ath-
ems where they will be guests of Mrs.
Eason's brother. George w. Tibbetts.
Mrs. C. c. Butterfeld of Water
vile has been the guest for few
DAYS of her sister and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. Moody Jewell at their home
on Nest Front street.
Miss Emma Hall left on the 40
train Saturday for Augusta where
she will visit until the first of the
week with Miss Margaret Partridge
and with Mrs. George Danforth.
Mrs. Albert Scott OF North Vassal-
boro arrived in town Saturday and
visited over Sunday with her son and
wife. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Scott at
their home on Alder street.
Miss Alice r. Parker, the Red
Cross school nurse went to Albion
Saturday noon leaving on the 11.40
train where she visited over Sunday
with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs r. r. Copeland.
James Gilfllian is having a new
iron roof put on his buildings, which
was formerly the residence OF We
Briggs on Mount Pleasant avenue
and which Mr.. Gilfllian Purchased
some time ago and where he and
Mrs. Gihllian have since made their
home.
Wallace jewell of Fairfield arrived
in town Saturday on the II A. NJ.
train TO be the guest OF his uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Moody Jewell at
their home on West Front street and
especially to be present at the birth
day party OF his cousin. Miss jean
cite Jewell on Saturday afternoon
who was Observing her seventh
birthday.
The following committee who are
TO have charge of the program and
refreshments at the regular meeting
Of the Priscilla Rebekah Lodge on
tomorrow evening met Saturday eve
ming with the chairman, Mr.. and
Mrs Forrest Furshbus at their home
on Court street. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Locke. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burnor.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Folsom. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Emerson. Mrs. Carrie
Bragg. Mrs. Carrie Mcpherson. Miss
Myra French. Mrs. Josephine Lam
caster. Mrs. Bernice Titcomb, Mrs.
Lena NJ. Dyer and Miss Christie Roll
Inns and made plans for the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-01

The funeral service for Lyban B.
Jewett, who passed away at his home
on Madison avenue Thursday after
noon, was held Saturday afternoon at
2 o'clock and the late home and was
conducted by Rev. George L. Thurlow,
pastor of the Federated church. The
bearers were Alfred H. Lang, Adelbert
A. Porter Joseph Niles and Sumner
Norton. The remains We're buried in
the family lot in the North cemetery.
The service was largely attended by
friends and business associates. The
curtains were drawn and all places of
business on the street were closed dur
ing the hour Of the service out OF re-
Spect for Mr.. Jewett, who for many
years conducted a meat and provision
store on Madison avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-01

Abbott advises an operation on the
| spine as soon as Mr. Raeny gets a
little stronger, who, after having been
i'll with grip is not strong enough at
present to undergo the operation.
Mrs. Howard Oh rrell and Miss Cad
| die Brown who took ovantage of the
conducted Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution party under the di-
rection Of the State regent, Miss
Maud Merrick of Watorville, to visit
Washington, D. c., New York and
Boston, returned on the evening train
Friday. Miss Florence Withee, who
was one Of the party returned home
two nights before not stopping in
Boston. They report wonderfully
fine time.
Mrs. Alice Whoff former resident
of Skowhegan, who now makes her
home In Waterville with her broth
err, Eugene Lawrence, arrived in
town on the II A. NJ. train Saturday
and has gone to Madison to the home
of her cousin. Elmer WitheeS where
| her uncle, Charles Preble is very i'll.
| Mr.. Preble is an aged gentleman and
| wife died he had resided on the
Lakewood road. Mr.. Preble has
many friends in Skowhegan who will
be sorry to know of his illness.
Mrs. Charles Heselton and young
son, Charles Jr., OF Harrisburg,
Penn, who has been the guest of Mr.
Heselton's uncle. Martin 3. Hesel-
ton at his home on Maple street, was
the guest over Friday, Saturday and
| Sunday of another uncle and aunt of
her husbands, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
L. Ford of Madison avenue. Mrs.
Heselton plans to leave about the
H., where she will visit with her
| people before returning to her home
| in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. r. =. Washfurn and her
daughter. Elizabeth Brown went to
Waterville Saturday NJ on to meet Mr..
| Washburn's mother, Mrs. Viola G.
| Washburn of Peabody, Mass, who is
to be the guests of ner sons, r. F.
Washburn of Winter street and Mil
| ten Washburn of Pleasant street and
their families. Mrs. Washburn was
accompanied as far as Portland by
another son. Nelson, with whom she
makes her home. Mrs. Washburn
formerly resided in Skowhegan on
Pleasant street and has many friends
here who will be pleased to know of
! her arrival.
| Rev. and Mrs. Herbert l.. Nichols
who have been away nearly two
weeks, week before last in Auburn at
| tending the annual meetings of the
Methodist conference and last week
the guest of their daughter and hus-
| band, Mr.. and Mrs. VI lizard Labroke
at their home in Norway. returned
home on the evening train Friday,
and Sunday Mr.. Nichols assumed the
duties for the fourth year as pastor
of the Centenary Methodist church
much to the satisfaction of the
church and members of the parish
who heartily appreciated the splendid
sevice that both -Ir. and Mrs. Mich
els have rendered du, ing the previous
years passed here.