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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

daughters of the dead man, seven
grandchildren, whose ages varied
from seven to eighteen. N. VasQuez's
request was carried out faithfully.
After the decapitation the head again
was sewn to the body and placed
In the coffin.
NJ. Vasquez some years before had
fallen into state of coma, from
which he was some time in recover
ing, and it Is believed that fear OF
its recurrence caused him to take
these extraordinary precautions lest
he be buried alive. Also, he is said
to have been an admirer of romantic,
literature and that his well stocked
library contained several sets of the
tales Of Edgar Allan Poe. That
author. 1t will be recalled, had "A
particular prediction for stories of
catalepSy, and NJ. Vasquez was ap-
parently Influenced by them in decid-
ing upon such post-mortem precau-
tions.-New York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Decapitation After
Death-POe Clause

One of the most curious family
gatherings the people of Bordeaux
ever heard tell of recently occurred
in that southern seaport, apparently
due to the literary influence of Ed
gar Allan Poe. 1t was the occasion
of the execution of the will of
wealthy septuagenarian. Joseph Leon
Vasquez. whose last request was that
his children, mis- grandchildren and
all the beneficiaries under his will
should be on hand to see his head
cut off Immediately after. death.
Make sure" the clause in the will
ran, that am really dead by hav-
ing my head cut off in the presence
of all my heirs" Then the names of
two prominent surgeons were men
toned to perform this operation.
The family, a large one. gathered
on the appointed day. There were,
besides the grown-up sons and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Disnifyina a Trade in India

In India it is the custom to initiate
each man into his particular vocation.
The initiation of boy into the car
penter's trade is a ceremony in every
way as impressive as the ordination
of bishop.
The Indian says: 1--WE Hindus look
for no material solution of the PROP
lens of poverty. We have no devices
for multiplying production. We think
that we cannot change the situation
mechanically and that therefore we
must solve it emotionapy.
$50 we make each man a poet by
consecrating him like priest to his
task, and this is the meaning of ini-
tiation.
Industry is organized so that each
man in his own trade. by working
with his own tools. may release his
creative Spirit"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Labrador Folk Prefer Food to
Currency for Their Wages

Fish are used as money along the
Labrador coast where there are no
stores, according to reports, and trad
ers accept the finny exchange in pay
ment for their wares, writes "Popu-
lar Mechanics" 49, as
Currency almost is useless, for the
residents prefer to be paid in food
and clothing for their services. The
last fishing season was unusually
poor. because the schools of fish
which have regularly furnished the
chief means of livelihood to the ma,
tives, deserted the waters along those
shores. In order to relieve the cons
ditions. a paper mill that will give
employment to many persons IS be-
ing planned, and fishermen are rais-
i'm; goats to provide necessary food
elements lacking in the usual diet Of
fish, white bread and tea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Gas in Closed Car
Kills Onc-Hurt II

Aachen. Nov. 30-(A. T. by Mail)--
A new game. which has become popu-
lar in Belgium, recently resulted dis
astrously for the Dienst Gymnast
club. One member died and II others
narrowly escaped the same fate.
Participants in the game are locked
in a motor truck and taken for a long
ride. Then they are released and the
first to reach a designated place is
declared the winner.
When the chauffeur was about to
release the Dienst club members be
found one of thelp dead, Is uncon-
scious and two bordering on that con-
dition. Escaping gas had entered the
closed car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Sell jap Court Stock

Toxic, Nov. 1S.-(A. P. by MaiD-
The Imperial court has announced a
decision to dispose of it's holdings in
public companies to the amount of
100000 yen (s5,OO0, 00O) in order to
enable it to meet heavy losses occas-
Toned by the earthquake and fire.
The household holds stock in the
Bank of Japan, Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Yokohama Specie Bank. Industrial
Bank, Formosan Bank and other
companies amounting to hundreds of
millions of yen. Furthermore the
land, buildings and household effects
of the Imperial Court are valued at
more than $3.500.000. The quake
damaged much of this property.
Palaces and adjoining residences,
villas and the extensive walls sur
rounding them were severely shaken
or destroyed. requirements and re-
pairs will take millions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Peter KaunneckiS &,
Thomas Tyski
VS..
Sterling Shoe Company

Order Of Notice ON Masters Report
Sanford L. Fogg, Master in the
above entitled cause having filed his
report therein. 1t is hereby ordered,
that a hearing thereon be held at the
N4u HouS ann in b s4 at
o'clock A. M. and that notice there
of be given by publishing an attested
copy of said report and this Notice
once a week for two successive weeks
in the Kennebec Journal. a news
paper printed and published at. said
Augusta. the last publication to be at
least seven days before the date as
signed for hearing, that all persons
interested therein may then and there
appear and show cause, if any they
have. why said report should not be
accepted and allowed.
day of December. 1923.
WARREN c. PHILBROOK.
Justice Supreme Judicial Court.
(SeaD
Attest: c. w. JONES. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Masters Report

Ahbtex'8 report
70 Gd ans Supreme judicial Court. In
Pursuant to the Order. and Decree
OF said Court appointing me Master
IN said cause to take proof OF all
claims against said defendant corpo-
ration. l gave notice to all persons
VINO appeared to be creditors OF said
company by mailing to each Of them.
OF said! notice and by publishing same
in the Kennebec Journal, = q news
paper published in the City Of Au-
gusta, two weeks successfully, a COPY
OF which notice IL hereby annexed
and made a part Of this report, aud
hxed the second and fourth Tuesdays
OF February, March and April, 1928,
from ten to twelve A. M. as the time
and my office at 242 Water Street in
said Augusta as the place for receiv-
ing and passing upon claims against
Schedule "a" hereto attached is a
list of all unsecured claims allowed
by your Master. -
Schedule 'B" hereto attached is a
list Of all secured claims presented
Schedule &C" hereto attached ia a
list of all unsecured claims presented
to and disallowed by your Master
for want of required proof.
Therefore your Master prays:
i. That his action as aforesaid
may be approved and confirmed.
2. That he may be allowed rea-
sonable compensation for his service
as Master and for his expenditure.
SANFORD L. FOGG, Master.
Dated October Gath, 1923.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Poland. Harvest Riuasr

Warsaw, Nov. 29-(A. p. by Mail)
The harvest this year is extremely
good. according to the official figures
of the Statistical Office, the output in
quintals being: Wheat, 1850
rye. 59,965.000; barley, 16,50S,000;
oats, 35,946,000.
With the exception of wheat, the
output of all cereals is higher than
before the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
German Schools Big
Tuition Gusts Scholars

Berlin, Dec. la. P. by MaiD-
Foreign students are deserving Ger
man universities because of the high
cost of living in this country Out
siders must pay moro than twice as
much for tuition fees as Germans, but
the unusual advance in living costs
has been the chief factor in reducing
the number of non-Germans in all
the universities of the republic.
Every thirtieth male German be-
tween the ages of 10 and % is stu
dent in some university. and the
number of students in attendance at
practically all universities is increas-
ing in spite Of the economic distress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Nathan Of IL A.ld

Noblesville, Ind. - Mrs. James
Downs. 40 years old. the mother of
Is children, was held in Jail here re-
Gently on a charge Of completely in
the theft of hides from a local poul-
try and packing house. Police say
she concealed several hundred doll
lars worth of the hides, Her hus-
band and i've others are charged
with stealing them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Less British Births

London, Dec. la. P. by Mai)-
Births in England and Wales are
showing a decrease The lowest rate
of any third quarter. excepting dur
ing the war, has just been tabulated.
During the three months ended Sept.
80 the births were 190,14S, or 6.6S3
fewer than in the preceding quarter.
Deaths also showed decrease OF
22,715.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Lost Memory With Tooth

Cedar Rapids-When he had an
aching tooth pulled in San Antonio,
Albert Siemern. wealthy retired far
mer, who had been missing a week,
came to himself and wrote his wife
at Monticello. He said the aching
tooth caused him to lose his memory
and that he had no recollection of
this trip south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
PROMINENT BANGOR
ZIMMERMAN DIES

Calais, Me-, Dec. 19-Waldo p.
Lowell, a prominent Bangor lumber
man who has made his home here
the p~st few years. died today after
a short illness with pneumonia. He
was II a d fathes of Lieut.. Com
mander Jabez Lowell of Boston. His
widow was formerly Nina Mckusick
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
COLLECTORS ADVERTISEMENT
az SALE OF LANDS OF NON.
RESIDENT OWNERS.
STATE or MAINE

1-,n,id Taxes on lands situated in the
Town Of Sidney, in the County Of
Kennebec, for the year 1923.
The following list Of taxes on real
estate Of NONRESIDENT owners in the
,rown of Sidney aforesaid. for the
YEAR 1928. committed to me for collec-
lion for said Town on the twenty
seventh day of April, 1923. remain
unpaid: and notice is hereby given
that il said taxes with interest and
charges are not previously paid, so
much Of the real estate taxed as is
sufficient to pay the amount due there
for. including interest and charges.
will be sold without further notice at
nubIic auction at Town House in said
Town, on the first Monday in Febru-
AIRY, 1924, at nine o'clock A. NJ.
Name of DeScrip- Amt. of
owner ton of Tax Due In
Property Guiding In
terest and
Charges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Evariste A. Ducharme of Lewiston,
against whom case for driving an
automobile while intoxicated was
started Monday night in the Andro-
scoggin Superior Court. but which
was bolted because the jury panel
was exhausted after but five Jurors
had been accepted, retracted his plea
at the opening of tho Court Tuesday
morning. and was sentenced to thirty
DAYS in iail. : =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
WINTHROP

Small fire at c. M. Bailey Sons OIL
House -
An alarm was sounded a little after
one o'clock Wednesday,. for a fire at
the Oil house, of the c. M. Bailey
Sons Oil cloth shop. The roof of the
building was destroyed but there was
no less of oil besides what was in
the kettles at the time.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dudley had the
misfortune to slip and fall Wcdnes-
Nday forenoon hurting her left arm
and shoulder severely. 1t Is thought
that there were no bones broken.
Mrs. George Murch is visiting rela-
tives in Oakland.
George Leavett Of Augusta, Is visit
ing his brother Ed Leavett.
Elsie Bates has returned from a
visit with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Bonnev in Auburn.
Miss Mildred Briggs is employed in
Wilson's store during the holidays.
Eleanor and Jeanette Record OF
Auburn are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F.
e. Webb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
I9opa Painted and caruad

Berlin. Dec. IA. p. by MaiD-A
portrait and statue of Pope Plus XI
recently have been completed. The
former was painted by Ernst Heile-
man, the Berlin artist. while the
statue is the work Of Prof. Theodor
Georgi OF Munich,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Los Angeles. Dec. 19.-Playing Santa
Claus for school children at Palmdale,
near here, cost the life of Herman
Nollenberger. SO. garage owner. He
was burned fatally when his costume
caught f1re from cigarette. A widow
and several children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
ADMINISTRATOR SALE

Estate of Blanche L. Wright in
town Of Wayne. Me. Kennebec Co.
To be sold at public auction on Jan.
26th. 1924, at o'clock P. NJ. Real
estate comprising 2-story frame
house and stable, including about 5
acres land bordering on Lake Pocas-
set, formerly known as Marlewood
Inn. situated on Main St, Wayne viii
J. w. MAXIM, Auctioneer.
ALFRED s. WRIGHT, Administrators.
decon thurs St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
BY MARY BROOKS PlckEN

A STRA1GHT-LINE dress in eft.
"A feet is this model. belted in
to cover the joining line Of kimono
bodice and straight skirt. The
seam of the joining allows for q
better-hanging dress, which re-
tains all the style quality Of q one
piece frock. Tan wool crepe-that
lovely material, soft and attractive
enough to be expensive, yet quite
the cheapest of the good wooden
fabrics-is very suitable for such
q dress. ~
The embroidery design is sim pie
and easy to develop. The wee,
bias belts are merely cut-stitched
and turned right side out and I'm
ished with a tiny bow. The dress
opens under the left underarm for
three inches above and below the
upper belt line, thus allowing the
e.'ess to slip on and of over the
head. A three and one-half inch
straight hem finishes the bottom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

On Tuesday evening. Dec. 25th
there will be Christmas exercises at
the Friends church at Winthrop Cen
ter. The pantomine picture Holy
Night" will be given and there will
also be drills by the young ladies.
At the close of the exercises the
Christmas trees for the children will
be gathered. All are cordially in
vited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Harmony Circle Christmas Party

harmony OIrcIe CHrISsHdS Fdry
Harmony Circle held Christmas
party and exchange of gifts Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Eva
Bisl op. The living room was prettily
decorated with Christmas greens and
red and green festoons. Each took
their turn in drawing a gift from a
basket. The afternoon was passed
socially and the hostess served re-
freshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Fletcher. south by land
OF VIM. Shaw Heirs,
west BY Bog road. 1920
Collector Of Taxes OF the
Dec. 20, 1923. IVA % Siunes'
dec20, thurs3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
STATE OF MAINE

SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
SIS. IN EQUITY
Peter Kaunneckis &
Thomas Tyski
Sterling Shoe Company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
STATE OF MAINE

SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
kENNEBEC. SIS. IN EQUITY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-13
Kinks o.
. onQLitnkS

When looking for lost ball,
what does the etiquette of golf call
for said players to do relative to
matches coming up?
Players looking for a lost ball
should always allow other matches
coming up to pass them. 1t is Gus
tomary to so signal players who are
following. Having given such a
signal it is a rule of golf not to
continue their play, even though
they should find the ball imme-
diately after signalling the other
players to pass them.
In a four-ball match, through
the green, a player plays when an
opponent should have done SO. If
I the mistake is noticed should the
stroke be recalled? What if a SINH
lar thing happens on the putting
green? Is there any penalty in eth
er situation?
If in playing through the green,
a player plays when it was his OPP
ponent's turn, the stroke is not re-
called. However, on the putting
green the stroke may be recalled
rby an opponent. No penalty is
incurred in either case.
Players ball is resting on dry
ground but is lying so near some
casual water that the water seri-
ougly interferes with the players
stance. Player finds that it is i'm
possible for him to properly play
hrs next stroke because of the
water. What are his rights in such
a situation?
4 When casual water intereferes
with the players stance the situa-
ton is treated Just as if the ball
was actually resting in casual
water The player has a right to
lift the ball without penalty and
drop it as near as possible to the
spot but not nearer the hole, and
thereby get away from the casual
water that interferes with the play
er's stance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-13
TEAMS
NO HOUSES FOR
RENT IN VAIDOSTA

VALDOSTA, Sept. 12.-There
are no houses to rent in Valdosta,
despite the fact that scores of
them have been built lately. There
are no business houses vacant that
are not already spoken for" at
better rentals than ever before.
You can count on your fingers of
one hand the people who have
moved away from Valdosta on ac-
count of changes in business, but
it will take large pile of chips
to keep up with those who have
moved in, and who are, coming here
every day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-13
riverside T0START
MINUS SIX VETERANS
Prep Champions Lose Resented.
Sanders, Hatcher, GrirnsIcg,
Livingston, DeVane, SchoH

GAINESVILLE, Sept. 10 -
Riverside Military Academy, state
prep football champion of last
year, this season will begin prac-
tice without Six regulars Of 1922
who are lost to the team through
graduation. ojats
Rosenfeld, one of the most bril-
liant halfbacks in prep circles last
season, will enter the University of
Alabama. Hatcher, the other half
back, also a, star, goes to the Uni
versity of Georgia. Sanders eIit-
ers Vanderbilt; Grimsley, the Uni
versity of North Carolina; Living
ston and DeVane, the University of
Florida, and Scholl, the University
of Pittsburg. .s5.i
Every member of the football
team that graduated has qualified
accidentally for entrance into, a
higher institution, according to
Colonel Sandy Beavers, president
VI tuS SCHOOis
Regulars from last years squad
who will be present when practice
starts later this month are Walden,
Riddle, Huff and Forsyth. To this
number may be added seven or
eight second string players Of last
year, among them being jennings,
Sims, Aubrey, Holt and Johns.
The schedule includes games
with the University of Georgia
Freshmen, University of Florida
Freshmen and a number Of pre-
paratory schools in the South.
Last year, Riverside was awarded
the Princeton cup for winning the
championship of the Georgia props
and plans are being made to turn
out another championship eleven.
Captain Cunningham, who for
nine years was head coach at the
University of Georgia, will be as
sisted at Riverside this fall by Cap
tain Jerry Bunting, four.letter
man from the University of Vfr-
ginia, and other faculty officers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-13

Sadee, K.O., 1 round; Tom Riley,
K.O., / round; Dan Ketchel, K.o.,
2 rounds; Arthur Pelky, K.O., 1
round; Kid Mccarthy, K.O., 1
round; Bob Dever, K.O., / round;
Porky Flynn, K.O., round; Fred
Fulton, K.O., l round; Terry Kel-
Ter, K.O,, 1 round; Jack Moran,
K.O., 1 round; Battling Lovinsky,
K. o.. 8 round; Pork Flynn, K. 0.
1 round; Carl Morris, K.0., 1
round; Gunboat Smith, K.O., 2
rounds; Billy Miske, no decision,
10 rounds; Billy Miske,. no deeis-
ion, 6 rounds; Willie Meehan, lost
decision, rounds; Carl Norris,
won on foul, 6 rounds Clay Turn
err, exhibition, a rounds.
1919-Big Jack Hickey, K.O., 1
round; Kid Harris, K.O., 1 round;
Kid Henry, KO., 1 round; Eddie
Smith, KO., 1 round; Eddie Smith,
K.O., 1 round; Tony Drake, K.O.,
/ round; Jess Willard, K.O., 3
rounds (for heavyweight cham
pionship.)
1920 = Billy Miske, K.O., 3
rounds; Bill Brennan, 10, IL
rounds; Terry Kellar, exhibition
8 rounds
1921-Georges Carpenter, KO
4 rounds.
1923-Tomny Gibbons, won de.
4 cision, Is rounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-13
DEMPSEY SCORED 4S'
kNDCkOUTS ON ROAD
To CHAMPIONS TITLE
Kid Hancock First Man To Take
Ring Floor Sleeping Potion
From Title Holder
KNOCKED OUT BY FLYNN
Veterant Ring Artist Stopped
Dempsey in Single Round
Early in Fighting Career

NEW YORK, Sept. 13-(By the
Associated Press Jack Dempsey,
worlds heavyweight champion, has
scored As knockouts in the 60 bat
ties fought since he started to
punch his way to worlds title.
He won eleven contests on decis-
ions, lost two decisions, fought a
quartet of draws, and was knock
ed out once in his career-the vet
eran Jim Flynn stopping him in
a round in his career.
The champion was born June
"a, 1896, in Manassa, Colo, and
is of Irish-Scotch-A American ma
tionality. He is 6 it., l IL inches
tall. His complete record follows:
1915-1916-Kid Hancock, K.O.,
l round; Billy Murphy, K. O., 1
round; Chief Gordon, K.O., 6
rounds; Johnny Person, K.O., Z
rounds; Anamas Campbell, X. o.,
8 rounds; Joe Lyons, K.O., 9
rounds; Fred Woods, K.O., 4
rounds; George Copelin, X. o., Z
rounds; Andy Malloy, K.O., 3
rounds; Two Round Gillian, K. o.,
/ round; Jack Downey, X. O., 2
rounds; Boston Bearcat, K.O., 1
round; George Christian, K.O., 1
round; Jack Koehn, K.O., rounds
Joe Bonds, KO., 10 rounds; Dan
Ketchel, X. o., S rounds; Bob York
KO., rounds; Jack Downey,
draw, a rounds; Johnny Sudenberg,
draw, 10 rounds; AndN MSlloy,
draw, 20 rounds; Jack Downey
lost decision, 4 rounds; Johnny
Sudenberg, won decision, 1C
rounds; Terry Keller, won decision
10 rounds; Andre Anderson, wor
decision, 10 rounds; Wild Burt
Kenney, won decision. 10 rounds
John Lester johnson, won decision
10 rounds.
1917-Al Norton, K.O., l round
Charlie Miller, K.O., 1 round; jim
Flynn, K.O., by, ! round; Willie
Meehan, draw, rounds; Willie
Meehan, draw, rounds; Willie
Meehan, won decision, rounds
Bob McAlIister, won decision, Z
rounds; Gunboat Smith, won de
/ cision, 4 rounds; Carl Morris, wol
I decision, rounds.
7 1918-Homer Smith, K.O.,
round; Jim Flynn, K.O., 1 round
Bill Brennan, K.O., 6 rounds; Blu