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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Good Friday Service

At the Universalist church at 4
o'clock, Good Friday quiet hour ser
vice will be held. The object of the
service is a recognition Of the ex-
treme sacrifice that the mastex made
for his fellow men, that they might
know and understand their Heavenly
Father and their relation with one
another better. The ministers. and
people of the various churches have
been invited to participate in-this
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
WINTHROP
Study Class Entertained

The Mission Study class of VIM
throp was delightfully."- entertained
Thursday afternoon by the Mission
Circle Of the Congregational church
at the home of Mrs. Fred Q. Williams.
There was u large attendance, both
Of the home members and visitors
and the afternoon passed most pleas
antly. Guests were present from
Winthrop Center. Augusta. Read
field. Portland and Wintevport. Mrs.
Charles T. Sargent. president Of the
Mission Circle. presided and the
meeting was opened with the singing
Of hymns from the new hymn books.
Mrs. Sargent spoke briefly in well
come and the devotional exercises
which followed were led by Mrs. Ar
thur Jones. Another song from the
hymn book was given and the roll
call answered by clippings relating
to mission work. The secretary,
Mrs. oRnald c. McIlroy. gave the re-
port of the last meeting.
Then came the most delightful
part of the whole program. a most
interesting talk on the Mountain
Whites. or Mountainous of Ken
lucky, by Mrs. Arthur Jones. Mrs.
Jones presented vivid picture of
conditions there and related many
interesting personal experiences
among these peoples.
Dining room refreshments were
served. Mrs. Jones poured and Mrs.
l.. II. Millspaugh. Mrs. A. II. Webb,
Mrs. j. =. Bishop and Mrs. c. A.
Cummings assisted in serving. The
next meeting will be held in two
mings. Roll call will be answered
lx%p i,,niIcrf nf n,i1Ihn0I
days
Miss Dorothy Marble gave a
charming dinner party at. her home
Wednesday evening in honor Of her
sister, Miss Adelaide Marble. who is
home from Pennington, where she
ia attending Normal school. The
dinner was served at o'clock. Din
ing room decorations We're in the
Easter colors, purple and yellow.
Streamers CT these colors from the
electrolier and attractive Easter ia
vors were used in r aking the table
most attractive. Games and dancing
followed. Those present were Miss
Adelaide and Miss Dorothy Marble,
Miss Clara Andrews. Leo Bissonette,
Joseph Jordan and Norman Thomas.
Harmony Circle served a supper
Rebekah Lodge Tuesday evening.
Conundrums followed and "sing"
was enjoyeds
M. M. Percival of Gardiner has
been the recent guest Of his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Arthur Stilphen.
Mrs. A. C. Putnam and Miss Mary
Putnam have been called to Liver
more by the death Of relative.
The Anti Can't class met Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
HOudlette Home
Has Fire Disaster

The property of Mr.. and Mrs. Houd-
lette of Farmingdalo. just over the
IIallowcll line. was the scene of dis
astrous fire Thursday. Tho barns were
saved. but the house was nearly de-
stroyed. Mrs. Houd1ctte, who is a
teacher in Gardiner schools. was away
on her vacation. The fire was difficult
to fight because Of weather conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Coolest March 20 in IS Years

Col. Samuel D. Soule Of the
Gardiner water district is responsible
for the statement that Thursday was
the coolest March 20 since authentic
records have been kept. q period of
IS years. We rather think that no
one will be inclined to take excep-
ttons to the coloners statement, es-
pecially if they were out in the early
morning hours. The official instru-
ment at the pumping station regis
tered seven below, an from the out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Roscoe w. Harvey

Roscoe w. Harvey. former resi-
dent OF Hallowell. died very sud-
denly Thursday at his home at 1O
Beaufort road. jamaica Plains.
Mass. He is survived by a widow.
Mrs. r. W. Harvey, three children.
by 4 previous marriage. Asaphine,
James and Dorothy and two daugh-
ters, Roberta. now Mrs. j. Walter
Lyon. and Althea.
Mrs. Harvey is critically i'll. not
having recovered from a recent OPP
Grafton. Funeral arrangements will
be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Man CAUGHT on Shaft

Joseph Lagace Of Oak street. U,u'
town. narrowly escaped very ser,v ~.n
if not fatal injury at the Nekones y.
Paper Co. mill Friday when -. ~
sweater caught in the macn. .;s,
which he was oiling. the shaft pu lin
him into such violent contact W., W..
the mechanism that his right ki =.
was was entirely dislocated, tne y:
overriding the thigh by two inc 1,..
His right shoulder was also I 81.
located and he received cuts on ~ Il.
chin and forehead and d few OF n''
teeth were loosened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

At Saint Matthew's church the serv-
ices for Saturday easter Even) will
be: Holy communion. A. NJ: first
yespers of Easter, 7.30 z. NJ. Service
Of preparation for Easter communion
Immediately following vespers. The
choir will be present for yespers as 1t
is a choral service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

At a meeting Of Loudcn Hill Union
Club held Wednesday evening at the
home OF D. i. Fuller it was voted to
make certain improvements in the
Louden Hill schoolhouse from the fund
in possession of the club. These In
clude tinting the walls and painting.
The work will be done during the va
cation and will be completed before
the opening of the school April 9. This
generous action on the part of the club
is another example of fine community
spirit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
LIBERTY

WEST-AIiss Doris Stickney. who
is attending school at Pittsfield u a
home for her vacation.
Miss Ruth Lehman 10 at homo iron
L. of NJ. for her vacation.
l.. n. Bullock who has been SER
ously ill with the grip is now able !"
be about again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
LITCHFIELD

Arthur Newell has moved his lam
lily to West Gardiner. :.
Miss Arvilla Edgecomb is repone
to be slowly gaining.
Miss Leona Weston IS passing a.
few days with her grandparents ~
and Mrs. William Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

lying districts come reports Of from
eight to IS below. The plumbers Of
the city were kept busy during the
day answering calls from those who
had been running too low fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
WEST GARDINER

MERRILL'S CORNER - Herbert
Wiseman of Waterville, is passing his
vacation with his aunt, Mrs. l.. G.
Gilman.
Ernest Williams novel his family
to the Gardiner farm Wednesday
where he is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

True to the ideals Of D. w. Adams
Co.. Gardiner Of constructive. SYM
pathetic service, this store presents
innumerable selections Of modish
apparel for women seeking raiment
in harmony with the spirit Of Easter
time-Ady. ~ 4-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Christ church: Friday in Holy
Week. Good Friday. (The Day of
sufferingD Altar service with brief
meditation and intercessions at 10 a.
NJ. At 4 p. NJ. the third in the series
Of illustrated addresses ON the Life
Of Our Lord. At 7.30 =. M. service
in the church. Meditation on the
Seven Sayings from the Cross. This
service accompanied by music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

At the coming May party to be
given May 3 by Mary Kelton Dunn
mer Chapter. D. A. r., there will
be a number OF tables for sewing
and conversation as well as those
for cards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The remains OF Mrs. Eta A. Cid
den will arrive in Gardiner Saturday
from Portsmouth. N. H., and be taken
to the Advent chapel on winter street.
where services will be held at three
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Miss Fife Bradeen will be the
guest of her grandfather, A. F.
Morse for a short time on her way
from her home at Dresden Mills to
the University Of Maine, where she
is student.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The high school opens Monday
April ., for a term Of ten weeks. The
other schools Of the city will moi
open until April 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.. Emerson of
Kittery. who have been visiting Gar
diner friends. returned home Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Gard of"Thanks

In behalf of the citizens Of Farm
ingdale, I wish to thank Chief Dris-
ko Of the Gardiner Fire department
for responding so promptly to the
call for assistance on Thursday.
F. H. MeRsHALL.
Fire Warden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Owing to Miss Clark being called
to New York, the one-piece work will
not be taken up at the Farmingdale
Farm Bureau meeting on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
PITTSTON

|. Erwin LaPlant. L. Of NJ. is pass...
his Easter vacation with his pafsa'
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank LaPlant. !, ,
The schools in town begin Aprn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The Methodist choir will meet at
the vestry this evening at 100 for
rehearsal. 1t Is desired that all
members OF the choir be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mrs. Lillian Smith Of Lisbon Falls
and Mrs. Mark Kimball Of Augusta
were visitors at the home OF Mrs.
Alex Gilchrest Tuesday of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

General G. w. Tilden Camp. Sons OF
Veterans. is to entertain at it's hall
sometime in April the young people
who took part in the Saint Patrick's
Day Ministries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

William Emery and family. who
spent the winter at Louden Hill. have
returned to their home at West Gar
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Program meeting Of the w. c. T.
u. this evening at 1880 at the home
Of Mrs. w. II. Perry, Second Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Marion Chapter, No. GO. o. E. S..
| has been invited to attend church
Easter Sunday at the Universalist
church. climbers please meet in the
vestry at 2.3O in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mrs. Charles A. Perkins, who re.
Gently spent the day with her hus.
band in Portland, fond him mucf
improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Ellis Huntington Dana and NAL
colin Boyd Dana are spending their
Easter recess from Carlton College
at Charles City, Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Harry Peterson. who IL attending
the school for the deaf at Portland,
arrives Friday for visit with his
parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The Pocahontas will hold a sup
per Saturday evening. March 81. at
RED Mems Hail. Supper served
from S to Z. Dancing from to IL.
Music by McN1aster's Orchestra.
Mar29-30- 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

At the Old South church next
Sunday there will be given a Can
tata. Easter JOY" that will prove
a delight to music lovers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mrs, William Keene Of Waldoboro
was recently the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George NJ. Densmore for few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

hereby give notice to all persons
tkatthey arc forbidden to extend credit
to my wife. Charlotte Marie Garland.
as shall pay no bills of her contract
ing after this date
(Signed) EARL G. GARLAND.
Gardiner. March 20. 1928.
mch3O-apr6-13*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Miss Clarissa Blake of Watertown.
Mass, is visiting her father. Dudley
Blake. She is making her home
with Mrs. Alex Gilchrest Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Easter Services at BAPTIST Church

The Easter Sunday program at
the Baptist church will begin with a
sunrise Christian Endcavor meeting
to be held in the vestry at S o'clock.
The pastor will preach an Easter
sermon at the IL o'clock service. A
beautiful song end story service. en-
titled Love Triumphant" will take
the place of the regular preaching
service in the evening and will be
given by the choir assisted by Mrs.
Z. +. Frederick as reader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Harry Chaser in his adv. today has
some specials for Easter that will in .
terest you. See adv.--Adv. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Dance Saint Joseph's Hall Tues
day, Apr. 3. Music Three O'clock
give. mar2S-20- 30 apr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The next rehearsal Of Miss Top
sey Turvey" will be held oMnday a.
the schol house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Special meeting this evening at
1880 Of Frank f. Goodridge Post. No.
6, American Legion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Fred Flood Of Newark, N. j., ar
rived Wednesday for few days visit
with relatives in Litchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Have you seen he six good reasons
for better public sanitation in Blais-
dell's Plumbing Shop window?
Look it over. 1t will give you some
thing to think about. Mar29 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

ance. Much of the furniture was
safely removed. The fire is supposed
to have originated around the CHM
ney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The office of DR.. r. D. Simons
will be closed during April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Miss Edith Stuart of Gardinel
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. RoS'
ert Kendall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Miss Clarissa Blake of WATERFOWL,
Mass, is visiting in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Miss Claire Fish is in Portland
fer a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mrs. John H. Wight. who was CALL
cd to Lynn, Mass, by the death of
her aunt, returned Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Miss Gertrude Webb of Pittston
was a recent visitor in Halloween.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Cooked Food sale. r. Fl. Gar
diners office, Saturday afternoon
and evening, Mar. 81. Benefit st:
Joseph's organ fund. mar29-3O-ol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
HalloWell Local News

Mr.. and Mrs. George b. Warner were
recent visitors in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Frank c. Stevens il sufficiently i'm
proved to be up and about the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

F. T. Foster Of Brunswick was
among the out-of-town visitors in
Gardiner, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Alfred Minschell of Boston was
calling, Thursday, on Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Don't fail to look at our window.
Our homemade Easter novelties will
. please you. N. II. Condos. 221 Water
street. mar27d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30


Easter services will be held at the
Pleasant street NJ. f. church Sun
day morning at IL o'clock. with SER
mon by the pastor. Rev n r. Pear
son. subject. THE Risen Christ. "
The Knight Templars ofsRichmond
will attend this service Special
music by choir of twelve voices.
assisted by a ladies quartette. Miss
Nettie Lewis. Mrs. Edna Lane, Mrs.
William Haynes and Mrs. Elmer
Rogers
Order of service is as follows: or
gan voluntary, selected; PRAYER:
response, why Weepest Thou
Ramler;ladies quartette: Scripture
reading; anthem. The Resurrection
And the Life. "--Wilson; collection
and notices; hymn; anthem, Hos
anna To The Living Lord. Adams
sermon; Hymn. Awake Thou That
Sleepest. A Sunday school concert
VIII be given at L. NJ, assisted by
choir ald ladies'. quartette. Mrs.
William Haynes. organst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Basil U. Gordon Of West Gardiner
was q business caller in Gardiner
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
RICHMOND

A special convocation of Emeth
Royal Arch Chapter was held
Thursday evening at Masonic hall
where there was work in the M. NJ.
NJ. and Il. NJ. degrees on class of
candidates.
The Richmond Loan and Building
Association has now been authorized
to do business under its own name
and q meeting will be held at RO-
bert's store on Main street at 40
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Wake
field were visitors in Augusta We'd
nesday.
Two dances will be held in Rich
mond Monday evening. An Easter
Ball will be held at Enterprise
Grange Hall on Chestnut street and
the dance at the Hotel Annex under
under the same management as
! those given for the last few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The Pollyannas Of Randolph will
meet Friday evening with Edith
Josselyn, Windsor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Congressman John E. Nelson was
calling Thursday on Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

John Curry has returned from
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The chemical answered q still
alarm on Thursday morning for
chimney fire at the home of Willis
Berry, Brunswick road. No damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mrs. Alice Palmer of Monroe is
the guest of Mrs. Julia Marley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
Eureka Club, cooked food, home
made candy and apren sale. Satur-
day afternoon, March 81 at Wake
field McNaughton Co. store.
mar30-3 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mrs. Ethel Houdlette has returned
from a visit with friends in Bath.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22

since the spectacular happenings Of
Tuesday.
Wait" he told all 'questioners.
Today he was back at his desL
awaiting deyelopments-and : o'clock.
Saunders declares he is through
with stock exchange trading.
"Our company never will allow its
shares to be traded in again on the
New YORK stock exchange" he de-
clared.
Violated No Agreement.
He denied reports current in New
York that he had violated an agree
ment with the stock exchange to keep
available n floating supply of stock TO
meet trading requirements. In his
statement he recited in detail his YER
sion of dealings through his New
York brokers and made public 6 COM
munication which. he said, he sent to
the stock exchange in explanation
when he was advised. by Wall street
man, that there had been some critic
ism of his method of advertising q
stock selling campaign TO individuals
in which he offered stock Of the con-
Germ at $50 n share at a time when
the quoted price on the exchange was
considerably higher. Mr.. Saunders said
he was advised that his advertise
ments were the special subject Of
criticism.
During his trading. which culmin-
ated in the sky rocketing of the stock
Tuesday from ~ to 124. he said 20
brokers' acted under his instructions
Once a S4-a-Week Clerk.
Mr.. Saunders said he took over the
direction of his buying campaign in
New York personally and directed il
from his off here when a difference
arose between him and his New Yor.
trading representative, Jesse Liver.
more. The difference. he said. was
chiefly over the charging of premiums
OH stock LOANED
Prior to that action. he said. Mr..
Livermore had stated that lac would
terminate his relationship with the
Memphis man because of alleged ru-
mors that Saunders had criticized the
manner in which the transactions were
being conducted. but these rumors,
Saunders declared were disnrovel
Saunders. now % years old. came to
Memphis about 90 years ago. Before
coming TO this CITY his home was ia
GAINESVILLE. Tenn. frs frs; "iob was
as grocery clerk. in village store.
while LIE still was in his 'te,ns ut =
salary reported IN have been 81 Il
week. When he came here he was
employed rs salesman. later became
pa,tner i'll a wno'esale grocery firm.
and then conceived the idea of the self
serve chain retail store sys,a'". the
first store of which WAS established
Lere about seven wears ago.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22
p|GGLY W|GGLY
HEAD SCORES
WALL STREET
Gives "Shorts" Until 3
O'Clock to Settle at
S150 a Share.
AFTER THAT $3.50
Ex-grocery Clerk Not "the
Boob From Tennessee"
He Proves.
Memphis, Tenn, March 22.-Clar

Memphis, Tenn, March 22.-Clar'
ence Saunders, Memphis groceryman
and head of the Piggy Wiggly stores
Inc, stood today with demand that
"short Sellers" in Piggy Wiggly set
nfa.syith him on the basis Of $50 a
share by 3 o'clock this afternoon as
his answer to the riddle which came
as a sequel to hectic days trading
on the New York Stocs Exchange,
which terminated in the banning of
Piggy Wiggly temporarily at least,
from the "big board"
Mr.. Saunders made his demand in
a statement in which he scored what
he termed "Wall Street and its gang
of gamblers and market manipula-
tors" and declared that, as result of
the battle in the stock market Tues
day, more than $4,000 shares of Pigg-
ly Wiggly are "short" to him on de-
livery.
Three o'clock this afternoon was
fixed by Mr.. Saunders as the time
limit for the $3.50. After that, his
statement-in effect an ultimatum-
declared the price would be $3.50. He
indicated that recourse in the courts
would be sought if settlement is not
made.
"RazOr to My Throat"
ro1nr 20 ,oy fbrao+ f;u,,ro tiva1v
speaking, is why suddenly without
warning kicked the pegs from under
Wall street, Saunders declared in
detailing his fling in the stock market
with Piggy Wiggly. which, he de-
clared, was his first experience in
trading in the New York exchange.
at was strictly question of
whether l should survive and likewise
my business and the fortunes of my
friends. or whether I should he
licked and pointed to as the boob
from Tennessee" he said.
Mr.. Saunders, who came to Mem
phis as a grocery salesman, and at
tanned wealth on his idea of self
serve grocery store. christened Piggy
Wiggly, asserts in his statement that
rs result of his drive in the "street. y
he now holds 19S,S72 of the outstand-
. ing. shares of the corporation, 105.-
|'U5T of which he accumulated within
the last few days.
Back at His Desk.
Thus the situation stood today with
the next move necessarilyvto come
from traders who. Saunders asserts
are sold "short" to the extent of %
000 shares.
Mr." Saunders has not made public
any estimate of the anticipated nrofits
TO himself and his associates. He de-
clared, however, that $4,000. 600 in
cash was acquired to handle his opera
tons on the stock exchange.
Mr.. Saunders statement last night
was the first break in the silence
with which he has met interviewers