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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05
"Her Husband" tickets Out

"Her Husband" tickets Out
The pupils Of the High School and
Junior High are selling tickets for
the three act comedy "Her Husband"
which is to be given here on Friday,
April 18th by the Masque and Gown
Of Bowdoin college under the aus
pices of the High School. The
tickets purchased Of the pupils may
be EXCHANGED for reserved seats at
the box Office from four to six on
April II. 18th, and IS.
The Blunt School taught by Miss
Lillis Goodwin who has been III for
the past two weeks will resume its
session on Monday, as will also the
Moody Hill school which has time
to make up berause Of the illness of
many pupiis earlier in the year be-
cause of which the school was clos.
ed. Mrs. Ida Eimth 10 the teacher
of the Moody school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05
Georae r. Merriam to Austria

Many friends of George II. Mcr-
rjam. the oldest son of Rev. and
Mrs. George Merriam of the Beth
any Baptist church will be interested
to know that he is one Of seven Y.
NJ. c. A. secretaries in New Eng
land to be selected to so to Ports
chach, Austria, to attend the Second
World Conference of Association
Workers. Tho Conference opens
May 30th and closes June 10th, 1928.
Mr.. Merriam is one Of the Massachu-
sctts state secretaries and resides
in McroSc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05
Knights of Columbus
Lose at Bowling
to Odd Fellows

In game rolled Tuesday evening
Odd Fellows took out OF points
from the knights of Columbus.
T. King of *. of c., carried off in
dividual honors with a single OF III
while I. Cloush had high total of
474.
For the I. o. O. F. A. Tobey had
high single of ia while A. Cheney
had high total with 46S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05
>Funeral Of Mrs J. c. oliver

The funeral service for Mrs. j. {.
Oliver occurred Wednesday after
noon at her home on Madison Ave-.
at two O'Clock and were conducted
BY the Rev. George Merriam pastor
OF the Bethany Baptist CHURCH. The
remains were placed in the tomb at
the Southside cemetery and will later
be taken to Norridgcwock for burial
in the Oliver lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05
MT. VERNON

Those who have their ice all =
vested are now hauling sawuuss, !,
cover it. but the roads being 50 !
makes it hard for teams TO pass
Mrs. Fred Foss lost quite
chickens in the cold spell last W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05
Kennebec Valley Hospital Notes

Medical patients at the hospital at
the present time are Joseph Z. Niles,
Mrs. Edith II. Beers and Joe Pat
rick Of Skowhcgan. The latter is
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Pat
rick and suffered broken bones of
the right leg while sliding last Fri
day.
Discharged medical patients are
Zclbcr Z. Grcenlcaf Of Starks, Mrs.
John w. Corners of Madison. Ches-
ter Locke of Cornville and Clarence
Wentworth OF North Arson.
Mrs. Laura Rowell Of Athens
underwent a surgical operation last
Thursday. She is getting along
nicely.
Other convalescing patientsf who
have undergone surgical treatment
are Carlton wentworth of North
Arson, Edward Pages Of Skowhe-
gan.
Commissioning medical patients are
Miss Ida Trip of North New Port
land and Alphonso Nadeau of North
Arson. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05

dictory, Joseph Il. Russakoff; g,h,
tatorian, Helen G. Hight: Histon,,
Edith L. Longfellnw: Essays, EHgjs
honor parts, girls. Elsie a. Your
Reba u. Vail; alternate, Ruth \
Atkinson; boys, Orman l.. Eicha,s
son, Robert F.. Wyman; Alterna.s
Lyndall l.. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05
Rebekahs Meet

There was an interesting meeting
of the Priscilla Rebekah Lodge on
Tuesday evening in the !. Q. Q L.
After brief business session the
following program was carried out
by committee of which Mrs. How
ard II. Steward was chairman: vocal
solo and encore Mrs. Nellie Fortier
accompanied by Mrs. Mabel Wash
burn: series Of readings about Uncle
Cy, the first Uncle Cy, Philosopher.
Mrs. Sarah Dyer: Uncle CIV in Doubt.
Mrs. Annie Oddly: Uncle Cy's visit
to Legislature; Mrs. Elva G. Greene;
Uncle Cy on Say SO, Mrs. Lillian
M. Smith: Uncle Cy on Manners,
Mrs. Mary II. Bailey: vocal solo.
Lyle Moore accompanied by John
Oddly and encore: vocal solo Thank
God for a Garden and encore. hIrs.
Rose Burrill. accompanied by Mr..
Oddly and piano solos by Mr.. Oddly.
The following ladies Mrs. Steward,
Miss Fife M. Nye, Mrs. Viola ].
Burner and Mrs. Annie LoOmis
served candies and happy social
hour was enjoyed by all present. The
next meeting viii BIO held on the
third Tuesday in April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-05
|Sk0WhEcAM LOCAL NE VS.
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, : a.. - 81
PERSONAL. MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Larry and lit.
tie daughter Eleanor, formerly OF
Skowhegan, now of Weld. where Mr..
Larry has been superintendent OF the
creamery. are to return to Skowhe-
gan to again take up their residences
here. Mr.. Larry has accepted a posi-
ton with Thomas q. Lord In his IN
dertaking business.
Country Club Gives Farewell Party
The ladies Of the Country Club re-
Gently gathered at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs, John Higgins on the River
and gave Mrs. Higgins a farewell
party, in honor Of her departure. Mr..
and Mrs. Higgins and her father,
George Piper, who sold their home
to Frank Gagne of whom they pur-
chased it, moved Tuesday to their
former home in Houlton. The ladies
passed a happy social afternoon to-
gether and expressed their regrets
that Mrs. Higgins was to leave the
club and move from town. In behalf
of the club. Mrs. Lord presented Mrs.
Higgins with a handsome pair OF
towels. Delicious refreshments OF
cake, coffee and homemade candies
were served. Mrs. Higgins Will take
with her to her new home many
happy memories Of the meetings or
the clubs and fond remembrance OF
the friends made during her resi-
dcnce in town.
Luncheon in Honor Of Miss Huckins
Miss Chantal Bison gave de-
lightful luncheon Tuesday afternoon
at the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Bison on High street in
honor of Miss kathryn Huckins. who
is a student at the Boston University
and who is passing the spring vaca-
ton with her mother, Mrs. Nancy
Huokins, Middle Street. The other
guests were Misses Rachel Conant
and Eleanor Halves, students at Col
by college, who are in town Tor the
Easter vacation which they are pass
ing with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A, T.. Conant, Cross street and Mr..
and Mrs. John D. Symons. Water
street, Mrs. Lena Merrill Dyer and
Miss Fedora Lessard all of which
were members of the class OF '99.
Skowhegan High school. The after
noon was a Jolly occasion for the
classmates and the time was pleas
anty passed reminiscing. The host
esS served delicious sandwiches. hot
chocolate, cake and candies, and her
hospitality was much appreciated by
the guests who had greatly enjoyed
the get-together Of the girls OF the
class of 30 s. H. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
OPEN WHOLESALE HoUSE

The Gwn Williams Wholesale com- pany has opened a large wholesale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
COLDS THAT DEVELOP INTO
 PNEUMONIA

Chronic coughs and persistent coios lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulslon' sn emulsified creosote that is pleasant to take. Creomulsion is new med- ical discovery with twofold actioli, , it soothes and heals the inflaheu membranes and kills the germs
 Of all known drugs, crecsote IS rec ognized by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for the treatment of chronic coughs ana colds and other forms of throat ana lung troubles. Creomulsion contains in addition to creosote. other heailng clements which soothe and heal the inflamed membranes and stop the IT. ritation and inflammation, while the creosote goes on to the stomach is absorbed into the blood, attacks the seat of the trouble and destroys the germs that lead to consumption
 Creomulsion is guaranteed satis- factory in the treatment of chronic coughs and colds, bronchial asthma catarrhal bronchitis and other forms of throat and lung disease, and IS excellent for building up the system after colds or flu. Money refunded if any cough or cold. no matter ot how long standing, is not relieved after taking according to directions Ask your druggist. Creomulsion Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
ANT|QUITIES FROM
 ON DISPLAY
Collection From Metropolitan Museum Attracts Much Att
 tention At MonteValIo

MONTEVALLO, Ala, Nov. 26.-. Special. )-The art department ot Alabama college has this week an exhibit of Egyptian antiquities sent from the Metropolitan museum of New York city.
 There are nlumber of very an cient articles going back into pre- historic days and then from 1000 5. c. to 500 B. C. A market jar for eyelid paint and an alabaster jar for ointment show skilled workmanship in the finish and in the shape. A bronze mirror of 2,000 B. c. shows the effect of age, but it's history states that in former days it did show up perfect likeness of any in- dividual
 The beads are perhaps among the most interesting articles in the eX- hibit. There are glazed pottery beads (faience) and glazed quartz amulets in various colors.
 The vast number of gods in pre- dynastic Egypt and later ages amazes the modern enquirer. It IS not easy to understand the religion of the old Egyptians, although the sources are many. The figures ot the gods are small, but they show the highest form of artistic work and were made about 1000 B. C..
 A wooden scribe's palette with grooves for small brushes and small depressions for red and black ink IS attracting much attention among the art pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
TEACHERS OF GERARD
 RETURN FROM SALE
School Instructors Attend Second
 Session Of Extension Course

PHENIX CITY, Ala. Nov 26.-- (Special) - Teachers of Girard schools. headed by Prof J. S. Luns- ford, suerintendent of the institu- tions, returned today from Scale, where they attended the second ses- sion of the extension course. pr. r. H. Renter, dean of education of A. P. L, was in charge of the session.
 The object of the meeting was to bring about the installation of scien- tific examinations, as well as moro competent method of grading in the schools, according to Professor Luns- ford.
 The following teachers attended the meeting from Girard: Prof. J. A. Lunsford, Miss Gertrude Rodgers, Mrs. J. A. Lunsford, Miss Ila Reese, Mrs. E. J. Reeves. Miss Louise Simms, Miss Eloise Abernathy, Miss Ger trude Field, Miss Mamie Scarbor- ough, Miss Bessie Windham, Miss Lillian Wnn and Mrs. Gertrude Mimms,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
RETURNs FRoM KENTUCKY

Director Frank E. Marsh and Mss Mae Andrus, teacher of the super vsors' course at Alabama college, have returned from the meeting ot the southern supervisors music course at Louisville, Ky.
 There were present representa- tives from every southern state eX- cept two and many from the north ern and western states. Miss Andrus made one address on Supervisors Work" and held three demonstra- tions with children from the public schools of the city. MT. Marsh spoke on the last day, giving summary of the work of the conference and outlined the work that has been done in Alabama and the plans for future
 The reports from the various states showed that Alabama is fully abreast with any of the states in the union in furthering the cause or public school music, and it has taken the lead of all states in certlficatlng teachers for the piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
WARRIOR EMBARGO IS
 TO REMAIN IN FORCE
Rate Settlement Held Not To Af-
 feet Equipment Shortage

MOBILE, Ala. Nov. 26.-The em- bargo established several months ago by the Warrior river barge line on freight to and from Tuscalooga, Des moplis and other points on the river, will not be lifted as d result of the ruling of the interstate commerce commission, giving the barge line a larger per cent of the combination rail and water rates This word was received today by the traffic de- partment of the Mobile Chamber ot Commerce Tn reply to query made
 The letter frog officials of the barge line stated that the rate set clement would not have any effect on the equipment shortage on the War rior river section of the Mississippi Warrior secton, and that the lftipE of the embargo s not prospect m the immediate future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
NE VI HOSPITAL TO OPEN DECEMBER ]
AII-Day Reception Planned For Visitors To Walker
 County Institution
JASPER BUREAU
 TIE AGF-HERALD Jasper, Ala. Nov. 26

Formal opening of the Walker Coun- ty hospital will be held December 5, There will be a program rendered at the new Colonial theatre, beginning t 10 a. m. The public is urged to attend the services. There will be a number of short addresses by differ ent speakers. In addition to local speakers, there will be two promi- nent doctors from New Orleans. one of whom will sread a paper on rickets in children and will have d number of lantern slides illustrat- ing this disease of childhood. The other will lecture on surgical sub jects. At 12:3O the doors of the hos pital will be opened and everybody will be given an opportunity to go through the building and inspect the different departments. The afternoon reception will last until 4:30 o'clock and the evening reception will begin at ' o'clock and last until 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
HooTCH HUNTERS BUSY

Thinking to outwit the IynNeyed hootch hunters of the city police force, Will Woodward, colored, and his wife, Pearl, went to bed with a half gallon of whisky Sunday night. The officers found it. They faired no better than Gus Fullen- wider. colored, who hid a half gal lon under some vines in his back yard, for the officers dug it up. This luck was not any worse, how ever, than that of Albert Parton, a white man, who is said to have mistaken Chief Littlefield for one of his five companions and handed the officer a quart bottle of whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
REBEkAHS TO BUILD ADDITION TO HOME
New Kitchen Annex At Cullman
 Will Cost S20,000

CULLATAN. Ala, Nov. 26.--(Spe- cial.)-The Rebekahs are planning a new kitchen to be erected in the rear of the dining room of the ]. 0. O. r. home building here. This new build ing will extend back 50 feet and will be so constructed that a second story can be added later. The kitchen an neX will be of brick and cement and will cost $2O.000. The new kitchen building will be constructed on level with the present dining room. This week work in rebuilding the electric line from the city power plant to the home is going on. This is owned by the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
NEGRO IS SHOT

Tom Linsay, negro, was believed to be in a dying condition at local nos pital Monday as the result of four tullet wounds. said to have been sus- tained in a fight Sunday afternoon with Merits Cook, another negro. Lindsay was shot once Tn the center of his back, twice in his neck and once in his left hip. The alleged assailant was arrested and turned over to police officers. who made an additional charge of carrying con ceaIed weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
HURT, THEN FINED

I. E. Joshua, one of the negroes who featured in a serious automobile collision, and wohe throat was se- verely smashed Friday night when the negros car collided with the coupe of Allen Hulsey, was able to appear in police court Monday morn ing for trial. fine of slo ana costs was, entered up against him on a charge of being drunk. Cases against Abreham Joshua, in which he was charged with being drunk and driving a car while intoxicated, were postponed until next week. MT. Hull sey and his wife and mother were occupants of the other car and were only slightly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
CHURCH NEARLY COMPLETE

One of the handsomest of Cullman's beautiful churches is nearing compile tion, with the installing of the pipe organ and putting in of the art win
 dows In St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran church. These windows are doubly interesting and beautiful to the people of Cullman, in that they were designed by a former Cullman resident Theodore von Greichten, a brother-in-law of C. X. Steifelmeyer of this city and a nephew of Col
 John G. Cullman, founder of the city of Cullman. The windows depict tho life of Christ beginning on the right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
DRIVE PLANS PERFECTED

TIans TOT a unlted charltIes dTlNe were announced Monday by a com mittee, of which Senator J. c. Inzer is chairman. The drive will be started Tuesday, December 4. and the proceeds will be used for sup porting the Tuberculosis association, the city welfare department, the Ala bama Children's Aid society and the charity department of the juvenile court. This step was taken because of the decision not to revive the Com munty Chest and the starting of separate drives by some of the par ticipating organizations. A minimum of $750O will be raised and the Tu- bereulosis association will get the largest share, 6S per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
PLAN UNION SERVICE

A union Thanksgiving serElce'
 which the Parker Memorial baptlst church, First Methodist and First Christian churches will take part is being arranged for Thursday morning at the First Methoulee S church. while special services will be held the same day at the First Pres byterian and other churches of the city. pr. T. O. Slaughter, pastor or the First Christian church, will oe- liver the sermon at the First Method .
 st church, and the collection or the First Presbyterian church VIII pc given to the orphanage at Tailaoesa'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
NEW SERVICE BEGUN

MOBILE, Ala. Nov. 26.--A new marine service from Mobile to San Francisco. Los Angeles and other ports of the Pacific coast, was be- gun today when the steamer Golden Gate of the Golden Gate Navigation company of Delaware, arrived in port from New York, light, to load for the west coast This is the first ship this company has ever sent to Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
RoDY IS FORWARDED

The body of Thomas Ernest Morris who died here Sunday of pneumonia, was sent Monday at noon to his 1or- her home. Mrs. Morris arrived here several hours after death had taken her husband. Funeral services were conducted at II o'clock at the smith Usrey chapel by Rev. James T. Me Glothlin, pastor of the Parker Me norial Baptist church. large mum Der of friends attended the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Invited out after candle-light: Get fixed" at Porter's and
 you'll be right
At Good Druggists

If you know you're right you're as easy and uncon- cemed as diplomat at an Embassy Ball. If you re fish-out- of-the-water" feeling Trust Porter's to turn you out with spEt-hair correctness That's one of the things we do best. And do it at moderate cost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
NJ IF. RITCH BURIED

Mark F. Ritch, 77 years oIu' IdtIIr of R. l.. Ritch of Bethel, died sun day at Mountain Creek, at the Con federate Soldiers home. The re- mains were brought to Decatur TOT interment this afternoon. A nun Der of workmen from the Southern railroad shops here attendeo tne to neral R. L. Ritch is foreman at the shop,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
ADOPT FIRE ORDINANCE

The city council has adopted and published a long fire ordinance. In the future, people planning buildings must first get permission from the city building inspector, William Estes Marion Robertson has been appointed city electrician. Another step taken by the council is the lay ing of 8 cement floor in the basement of the large auditorium of the city school. Tine floor was not completed when the building was erected about two years ago on account of short age of funds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
GAOSDEN F|REMEN AID SISTER CITY
Plans For United Charity Drive Are Announced By
 GadSden Committee
GADSDEN BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD GadsdpD Ala Nov o6

Fire of undetermined origin de- stroyed the Savoy theatre, the Sil- Yer Moon restaurant and a two-story brick buildings in Alabama City Monday morning. the estimated loss being around $20,000. The theatre loss is placed at s5,OOO to s6,00O with insurance at S2.500. The restaurant lost about S1,000 with S1,l00 insur- anee. The building was valued at Sl5000. with insurance of $6,000. The office of Mayor R. A. Burns and 8 photograph studio were badly dam aged Gadsden sent over a truck and engine and they saved other prop erty. The fire is said to have started in the restaurant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
ITO REMEMBER POOR

The Sheffield lodge of Elks s nss more Thanksgiving baskets prepareu than they have calls. They naNc nay. made announcement or tnai ,t;o, both in Tuscumbia and sheffield. They M will be taken in trucks to F.; the 's morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
DOLLAR DAY PLANNED

Anniston merchants are plannlng for themonthly dollar day. Friday and Saturday of this week. Most of the stores of the city will arrange Q full holiday for Thursday in order to allow their employees to enjoy Thank sgiving. A large number of rural visitors are expected In the city on the last two days of the week to do their Christmas shopping this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
REST ROOM EaUIpPED

The old library room in the dormi- tory of Alabama college has been set apart as a rest room for the stu dents. The enterprising firm ot Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, Birming- ham, kindly gave to the girls very handsome furnishings for this room. The donations include three large settees, two small settees, three floor lamps, seven rockers, eight straight chairs and one long table. The fur niture has not yet arrived, but is expected in a few days. In the meantime the pupils are awaiting with interest the use of this long de- sired and much needed rest room NJ. V. Joseph of this firm has been trustee of Alabama college for nine years and always takes an actlVe interest in it's welfare. He could net have done anything that would give more genuine pleasure to the student body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
PLAN CLEAN-UP DRIVE

Plans have been completed to wind up the Red Cross roll call cam paign Tuesday and Wednesday, ac- cording to announcement by Mrs. E.. c. Cole. acting executive secretary of the Etowah chapter. Committees have been named for a cleanup drive those two days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
NEGRO DIES OF WOUNDS

John Swain, colored, who came to Sheffield from Tuscaloosa a few weeks ago and was shot down While walking along the street in Baptist Bottom in Sheffield Tuesday night of last week, died at the Colbert county hospital yesterday. Swain was shot three times. white man in a Ford car is said to have driven his car around Swain and two negro women and finally stopped the car got out, walked up close to Swain and shot him down. The sheriff and his force are at work on the case and the arrest of the guilty person is ex- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
PLAN UNION SERVICE

At meeting of the Tri-City Pas tors' association Monday morning it was decided that all of the protestant churches. of the city should join in R union Thanksgiving service at the Eleventh Street Methodist church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. E. R. Clarkson of the First Christian church will preach the ser mon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
sCHnnI. TAX VOTED

day voted in favor of levying a spe- ciaI 3-mil tax for school purposes by d majority of S2 to 23. Three years ago the district defeated the tax by tie vote and is the only one in the county that has had that dis tinction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
PETITION IS GRANTED
HefIin TeIephone Company Permit'e"
 TO Increase Rates

uEFIJN Ala, Nov. 26.-(Speciai') Accordine, to information from the Alabama public service commission Inc nettion of J. S. Morrison, man srer of the Heflin Telephone com nenv for authority to increase teie- phone rates in the town of HefHn fas been granted. The rate Tor ousi ness phones Is $S per month ana tnd' of residence phones $2 per mohtn'