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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-29
Crod That Packs Court Room To Hear F1oggng Testimony

ident of the Walnut Grove section to flee.
 O o O Furniture Swept Away
 Chairs tables and other household furniture were swept through the streets of Walnut Grove in swirl ing, muddy current. Several houses and stores were overturned as the rush of the water washed away foun- dations.
 Western league baseball park was muddy lake. The water had risen through inc lower sections of the grandstands.
 A heavy rain. reaching almost the proportions of cloudburst. de- scended on the city during the day. fall of 1.67 inches was recorded within an hour. A 4S-hour embargo on all live stock shipments was an nounced during the day by stock yards officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-29
sixteen Men Convicted.

city leglSlatOrS.
 sixteen Men Convicted.
 Eight legislators were convicted by Folk and eight by his successor, and the remaining went free for turning states evidence. The two company directors were not convicted. One beat the case and the other was in Paris outside the courts jurisdic tion.
 Shortly after he uncovered the street railway scandal, Folk brought to light a s47,500 poodle in which 19 city legislators were alleged to have taken a bribe in connection with a street lighting bill The alleged briber in this case was indicted, but not convicted.
 In 1904 Folk was elected governor To get the nomination, he defeated James A. Reed. now a United States senator, and Harry B. Hayes, now a congressman. Folk was the only democrat elected on the state ticket.
 The Sunday blue law was never enforced here until Folk became gov ernor. He also caused the repeal of the breeders law. which put a stop to horse racing in Missouri.
 Legislation accomplished in Folks term as governor also included a law requiring the registration of lobby ists, maximum freight and passen- ger rate of 9 cents mile, the direct primary law applying to state off cers. pure food, child labor. uniform text books. public utility rate regula- tion acts, good roads legislation, the initiative and referendum, and aboli- tion of railroad passes for state off cials and legislators.
 Although in recent years he resided outside the state. Folk always main- tained a voting residence in St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-29

the eight other men indicted. Whereabouts of Tyson was been carefully guarded, as officials con ducting their investigation are said to have expressed a desire to keep him safe from alleged possible in tinida ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-29
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIES

OSHKOSH, Wis, May 2S.-John Strange of Neenah, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and prominent worker for prohibition, died sudden ly at New London this noony while making an address at meeting Of tho Rotary club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-29
O O O Questioned About Reward.

Questioned About Reward.
 After having been returned to the stand, Dews was closely grilled bv the defense about reward which they claimed had been offered by the medical society. In response to uues- tioning. he declared he had not been brought down from Ohio short time before the trial by c. w McPhaiI: that his expenses and those of his family had not been defrayed by Nc Phail, and that he had not stated that such was the case to his brother. W. M. Dews, and Mrs. W. M. Dews
 Dews said he had seen Tyson last Sunday in the office of McPhail at the Federal building. He had been present at meeting of McPhail, Ty- son and Paul Cole, but little other than that the case was to be tried Monday was discussed, he said. After answering other questions, he was o'clock.
 At this point Judge Steele ad- Journed the court until o'clock Tuesday morning. The jury was in structed to remain together and to refrain from discussing the case among themselves or with anyone. They were given permission to at tend picture show in company with the bailiff if they wished
 large crowd filled the court room Monday, occupying all seats and ab- sorbing all available standing room. A number of women were present. frogress of the trial was closely at tended by the spectators, and it was evident that interest in the case was keen.
 George c. Moore, scheduled for trial next week on similar charges to those against Jacks appeared in court room Monday morning and was close observer of the days pro- ceedings.
 Moore stated he had been employed by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad at Chanute, Kan, just north or Parsons, Kan, since leaving Bir- mingham.
 Jacks is defended by Judge Hugh Locke and Jim Burgin Prosecution Davis and John Mccoy, assistant. At torneys for some of the other eight men under indictment for the floe- ging of pr. Bowling were also pres ent Monday.
 Solicitor Davis opened the trial Mohday afternoon by reading the charges from the indictment. Jacks rose to his feet. after prompting, and gave a reply of mot guilty" Strik- ing of the jury began at 2 o'clock and concluded at 2:55.
 Eleven Di.quaiified.
 When questioned by the court. II veniremen were disqualified because they expressed disbelief in capital punishment one man, Calvin Paris. a carpenter, expressed a fixed opinion regarding the case. and another John H. Fair, turned out to be a brother in-law Of Jacks. Those excused be- cause of disbelief in capital punish ment were w. o. Taylor, Jason Pass. E. E. Miller. Willis Barnes, Jacob Feldstein, J. G. Rast, R. F. Sims. w. q. Dickerson, w. c. Lassiter, J. T. Fitzgibbons and W. c. Gardner. Warning was issued Monday morn ing by Judge Steele, after discovering the absence of large number of witnesses, that unless they put in appearance at the afternoon session they would be brought in by the sheriff's men and forced to pay for their ride. Witnesses reported absent when the case went to trial were. N. F. Thompson, Charlie Webb, br. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-29

merous questions asked by the de- fense were sustained by Judge Steele. at this point, despite objec- tions of Davis and Mccoy.
 What did they whip you for?" Burgin asked suddenly. A wave of laughter spread over the spectators, many of them women. Judge Steele checked the disorder quickly and threatened to clear the court room of any spectators who laughed. "Mr. Bailiff," he said. Watch the crowd and put the next man who laughs out of the house."
 Were you nervous" was the next question flashed suddenly at Dr. Bowling.
 Not any more than the ordinary man, was the reply.
 Were you frightened?"
 Not to such an extent that didn't know what was going on" Dr. Bowling replied. pr. Bowling left the stand at 4:15 o'clock.
 Q o 0
 C. l.. Dews Called.
 c. L. Dews was the next man called by tie state. He said he lived at Avondale in May of last year and had known Jacks for 12 years. In answer to the states questioning, he said he saw the defendant on the road near Roebuck on the night in question. Jacks and four or five other men were in or by the car near a cement bridge, he stated Jacks was standing by the front fender, he said
 Any trouble. MT. Jacks?" he de- clared he asked
 No is said to have been the re- ply. The meeting occurred about S4o or o'clock on the night of May 1T, 1922, according to Dews.
 Dissension among attorneys broke ut at this point in the trial and fttt-t-
 bonn by Judge Steele until a point ould be settled. The defense stated was their intention to prove by c. L. Dews that T. c. Dews, his brt tther jwas a convict serving a sentence in the state penitentiary. They also wished to prove, they said, that Dews had received funds from an ty Medical association for investiga = tion of the case. They alluded sev- eral times to the alleged receipt of sum of money by C. w. McPhail and Paul Cole.
 We are not here to try the Med ical Socieity of Jefferson county, the Dews family or the politics of the county" Judge Steele told the de fense at this point. "I am going to do my best to try this case according to law"
 clash followed between Mccoy and Burgin. The defense stated it hoped to prove Dews had been prom ised a pardon or parole for T C. Dews If c. l.. Dews would render certain testimony in the Bowling case, and the jury was brought back in.
 Dews previously testified he had received an anonymous letter after the night encounter with Jacks and his companions. but that it had been lost by N. L. Pierce, detective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
Girls Club to
Have "HOme Acres''
April 9 and 10

Home Acres" three -act comedy
drama will be presented, Monday and
Tuesday evening. April and 10 at
the Augusta Girls Community club,
under the auspices of the Girls club
The cast of characters Is composed
of some Of the city's leading amateur
performers, who have appeared in
previous productions here. with much
success. The play is very much on
the order of CRANBERRY Corners"
which was played all over the county
last winter and the Home Acres"
players are practically TIL" same who
took part in last years local success.
The stage at the club house has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
Hebron Alumni Assn
To Hold Annual Meet

The Hebron Academy Alumni As
ISOLATION of Portland will hold their
annual meeting, Friday night, March
GOTH, at the Falmouth Hotel of
Portland. 1t is expected that this
will be the largest and most inter-
esting meeting ever held by this as
ISOLATION. The new principal, Ralph
L. Hunt will be there to make the
acquaintance of all the Hebron boys
and girls who will come. 1t is ex-
pected that several of the trustees
will be present and arrangements
are being made to have two former
principals present
Prof. Jno. F. Moody. now residing
In Auburn. was principal of Hebron
Academy for a number of years. He
is now over 80 years of age, and
weather and health permitting, will
be at the meeting. Prof. Moody was
followed at Hebron Academy by
Prof. w. w. Mayo now of Oppor-
tutiity Farm, New Gloucester, and 1t
is earnestly hoped that he may also
be there.
There will be music. both instru-
mental and vocal by the boys from
the academy, and we are assured of
a pleasant evening. Anyone who
wishes to attend or are interested
in Hebron, will be welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
OAKLAND TEACHERS
INSPECT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Superintendent of Schools John
S. Tapley Of Oakland with the men,
bers of his teaching staff were in
this city Yesterday, visiting the
schools Of Augusta and inspecting
the work of the office of Superin-
tendent Burrill who with Miss Col
Inns, rendered them every assistance
possible to make the visit a profit
able one. Mr.. Taple~ expressed
himself as greatly pleased with the
interest shown by the local people
and thought that the system installed
here is the best that he had ever
seen. The teachers who accompanied
him here were Dean S. Peacock,
principal of the high school; Mrs.
John s. Tapley. Marian Smith, Mar
ion Brown, Althea Bennett. BERTHE
b. Libby. Ruth Mcdonald, Lena
Kerr, Clara Manter, Gladys Reynolds.
Queenie Hall. Mrs. Minerva Hall,
Mrs. Mable Newhall, Befhice Young,
Edna Chamberlain and Ella Hewins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
HARMONY

There is much sickness in town
from grip colds and some cases neer-
ly developing pneumonia. among
them being the little child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Annis.
Audry, the ten-year- old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Annis. has
been quite i'll the past week with
scarlet fever and is under quarantine.
with her mother, while Mr.. Annis re-
mains on the outside and attends to
his regular work.
Cecil Laughton. who for many
years has made his home in Massa-
chusetts, recently made visit to his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Laughton
at Mainstream.
Glen Austin and family have gone
to North Dexter. where he has en-
ployment with Jessie Nutting.
Andrew McPhetres has hired for
the summer. with Charles Kenney OF
Cambridge to drive his cream team.
Rev. E. p. Turner was In Water
vile. Tuesday, to attend a church
meeting, and on Wednesday visited
the State House in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bemis and E. B. Reed
were at home from Augusta over the
week lend and attended the town
meeting held on Monday. March 18TH.
Mr.. Reed was reelected town treas
urer. a position which he has held
for several years.
Ex- Senator William G. Bailey, who
has been in very poor health all win
ter, is still confined to the house and
most Of the time to his bed. Mr..
Bailey, who is past 80 years Of age
is one of the towns oldest and most
respected citizens and his friends are
very sorry to learn of his continued
ill health.
Mrs. William G. Galley. Jr, OF
Carmel was in town the first OF the
week, to visit her husbands father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Easter recess with their parents. Mr..
and Mrs. H. w. Austin. ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Albert Jones pass
cd Tuesday in Augusta.
Mrs. Nellie G. Jones', who has been
III several weeks with indigestion, is
much improved and Abls to be out
again. ffe
Mrs. Roscoe Jones and Miss Aurie
Austin passed, Tuesday in Waterville.
The village school re-opsned Mon
day with Miss Annabei Jones, teach.
err.
Mrs. Charles Stanley returned on
Saturday from her Providence trip:
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles keon returned
at the same time from their visit in
! North Abingdon, Mass.
Maynard Maxwell was q business
caller in Augusta, Tuesday.
The postponed w. r. NJ. 8. and W.
, c.: r. U. will meet at 10 A. NJ. al the
parsonage on Wednesday. Miss
Gladys Jones will have the mission
airy lesson in charge.
. Frank Kreger. o. G. seminary, '23,
IL passing the Easter recess at the
home Of J. A. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
OAKLAND

| Mrs. John Walton left Friday for
Millbury. Mass, to visit her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Hanson for
week.
At meeting Of the school board
held on Thursday. the. following
truant officers We're elected: B. O.
York. William Foss and Wesley
| Fletcher.
Mrs. Jason Sedgley and son, Law
renee of Lewiston, arrived in town
Friday and will be guests at the home
of Mrs. Sedgeley's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Walton.
Sarah Sampson Tent Daughters Of
Veterans will hold their regular
meeting Monday evening in the Post
rooms.
Miss Louise Benson is passing a
week in North Arson.
| Mrs. Claude Bills has returned
from the Elm City hospital in Wa
terville where she has been receiving
| treatment for several weeks.
Miss Nela Sawtelle of the Back road
will he weekend guest of Miss Lii
| liam Baker. .
Frank Rowe of the Smithfield road
was a business visitor In North Bel
grade Thursday.
seating cars formerly used on the
Waterville and Fairfield electric car
line have been remodeled into the
one man car and are now in use on
| the Waterville and Oakland line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Spencer were re-
cent visitors in WatervilIe.
| Mrs. J. H. Stevens Miss Louise
| Benson and Mrs. NJ. S. Holmes at
! tended the State conference Of the
d A. r. held in Waterville. the past
week. During the conference. Mrs
Stevens. retiring State correspond
ing secretary. was presented with a
beautiful bouquet of flowers from
Silent Howard Hayden Chapter of
, Waterville of which she is member
| Leroy McKenney is passing the
week END with relatives in Bangor.
+! Supt. and Mrs. John S. Tapley.
Dean Peacock. Miss Queenie Hall.
Miss Gladys Reynolds. Miss Clara
! Manter. Mrs Minerva Hall, Miss Inez
Mayo and Miss Bernice Young.
teachers in the public schools. visited
the schools in Augusta Friday
Alden Savage is confined to his
home on Church street with severe
cold.
Erwin Stevens. who is employed in
1Lic fhHieiicsiil w ooleIf iIllli WIS tdheiI
i'll Thursday with pneumonia and
was moved Friday morning to his
home on the McGrath pond road.
Church Notices
Methodist church Sunday Rev.
WestsniP. Holman, pastor. morning
worship at 1870 o'clock. subject.
'The Friendship of Jonathan and
David" Special music: Sunday school
will be held at 11.45. Fred A. Wyman
superintendent; Epworth League at
els, leader. Helen Brimmer: happy
hour service at o'clock: service for
prayer and testimony Thursday eve
ming at 40 o'clock.
! Sidney Methodist church preaching
Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock by
Rev. Weston =. Holman, followed by
Sunday school.
All Souls Universalist church, Rev.
| Milton c. Bennett. pastor morning
| worship at 1890 o'clock followed by
! Sunday school at the usual hour,
evening service at Z o'clock. subject.
Can Soul Be Lost Forever"
i Special music by the chorus choir and
a II piece orchestra.
United Baptist church Sunday.
Rev. Howard G.. Kennedy. pastor,
morning service at 1890 o'clock: fol-
lowed by Sunday school at II o'clock,
under direction of Arthur Greeley SUI
perintendent: Junior Christian En-
deavor at o'clock: Senior Christian
Endeavor at 5.45; evening service at
| Z o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

been widened in anticipation of the
show and special scenery. painted
and arranged by Ralph II. Brown
will be a feature of the production.
The cast is composed of 10 people.
Thursday evening rehearsal was
held in the clubhouse and the club
committee, which attended it, ex-
pressed themselves as being very
much pleased with the play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

A most successful food sale was
conducted Friday at the Fletcher
Pharmacy by the ladies of the Cen
eral Phil Sheridan Circle. ladies of
the G. A. r. The proceeds of the
sale will be used by the ladies to
help in the entertainment of the
veterans of the G. A. r. convention
which is to be, held in this city next
June. The ladies in charge of the
sale Mrs. Alice Gushing. chairman:
Mrs. Jennie Davis. Mrs. Eta Gardi-
ner, Mrs. Jennie Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
WAYNE

Kenneth Bisbee. Warren Walton.
Clarence Libby and Dorothy Riggs
are at home from Kents Hill on q
ten days vacation. ..v,
C. G.. Bisbee Matched over 5Oo
chickens Feb. ~. which he SOLD .
good prices. He had second lot
Of about the same number come out
March II, which he intends to raise
for his own use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Danny Mann of Bangor, the NOV
ing picture man. who has Maine for
his territory and always comes to
town when something of Importance
happens. was here, Thursday. He
visited at Ganncston Park where he
took pictures of the snow images
Which were made by the Bangor
sculptor at the invitation of w. II.
Gannett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

The Windham Manufacturing COM
many. Thursday announced q wage
increase Of 121s per cent. in its mill,
effective April so. About 80 weavers
have been on strike since March IS
to enforce a demand for an increase
Of 20 per cent. and . change. IN work.
it1e conditions:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
- l. Rrainford

The community was shocked by
the sudden death at North Wayne
of H. J. Brainford. on March 2Oth:
Mr.. Brainford was resident OF
Fayette but worked in the scytne
shop at North Wayne winters. he
served many years as chairman OF
Fayette selectment and was mem-
her Of Fayette Republican town
committee. He IL survived by z
wife. son. John Brainford. ann
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
Helen F. KelIan

The death of Helen +. Kellan, as
years old, occurred in this city yes
terday. She was formerly of Port
land and the remains were taken
there last night for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Mrs. w. F. Leavitt and son. Ger
aid. of Z st. Catherine street, will
leave Monday for a weeks visit in
Boston and vicinity with friends and
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

The last Of the Vesper services
for the year will be held at All Souls
church Unltarian) at 400 Sunday
afternoon. There will be special vo-
cal music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Edward McCurdy returned Friday
to his home in Portland after pass
ing few days in the city as the
guest Of w. c. Halves. Conysstreet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Owen Ingraham of Orono, student
at University of Maine is visiting
over the Easter holiday with his
father, f. II. Ingraham of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Frederick s. Jones of Lynn, Mass,
arrived Friday evening for short
visit with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. w. Jones of Chapel'stree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack A. Carnage of
Western avenue, returned Friday
night from few days trip to Bos-
fOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Leo Friedman and Roland Ceny of
University of Maine are passing the
Easter vacation at their homes in
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

= Lawrence Hill of Belgrade Lakes
was a business visitor Friday in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Willis w. Washburn of China and
Arthur f. Chick of Monmouth were
business visitors Friday at the Court
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Miss Doris Allen of West Gardi-
ner, was in the city, Thursday. for
the day, calling on friends. Miss
Allen was formerly employed in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
LOCAL NOTICE

The Easter display Of desk blotters
at the Kennel,ec Journal Print Shop.
(north window will attract your at
tention at this time. These blotters
retail for from 10 to IS cents during
the holiday season. Your choice now
FOR 10 cents each, or one dollar the
dozen Mar.2Iott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

two daughters, Jennie and Julia. Mr..
Sso,nford was q good citizen.
pleasant man to meet and Is mourn
ed by many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Eugene Trott of the A. and X. rail-
road is confined to his home by ILL
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

WAYNE schools close March 70 for
a two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Mrs. Lena Kerr OF Oakland was a
visitor Friday with friends in this
city. -"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Burleigh Turner Of Liberty visited
Friday in this CITY,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Emery G. Wilson of Portland was
BUSINESS visitor Friday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Golden Cross hall tonight. and ev-
cry Saturday and Tuesday, best
dance in town. Smiths orchestra;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Don Tozier of Waterville, was a
caller Friday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Opera House Fri sat. - Milton
Stills and Carmel Myers In THE Last
Hour" The film sensation of New;
York. s 4~s 4 A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

SOUTH-Ralph and Aurie Austin
of o. G. seminary are passing the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24
CHINA

Will Tobey has purchased Louis
Tell, the great trotting mare and ex-
poets to compete with Elmer Starks,
who has Nellie The Duchess. Both
are fast and ought to make a good
showing at the fairs next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-24

Saturday, March "a, 1923.