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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
N0RR|DCE:W OCK
Eaton School Reunion Auo .

me meeting of the Eaton and Nor
| ridgewock high school alumni asso-
| cation will be held August 1st. in the
Grange hall, which was formerly the
| old school building, and picnic din
| ner will be served at noon. All who
| attend are supposed to furnish cake,
| doughnuts or pie. if not solicited for
| anything else. After dinner the en-
tertainment social and business
meeting will be held. This meeting
is for all who have either attended
wock high school and it is hoped that
| there will be large attendance.
A Social Event
A parties of young ladies of the
town met at the Spaulding camp at
North point Friday afternoon, last
| week, to give Dorothy Folsom a
shower party in honor of her APP
preaching marriage to Harry Hen
derson. who has recently entered the
grocery firm of Burgess & Hender-
son in town. Miss Folsom received
many gifts, which were pretty and
useful Dainty refreshments were
served out of doors. A very pleas
ant afternoon was passed and the
guests left by automobiles for their
homes, wishing the guest of honor
much happiness.
Miss Alice Townsend Is the guest
of Mrs. Coney Russell.
Miss Jessie Walker who is taking
a course in beauty culture in Lewis
ton, has been passing a week at her
home.
Lenwood Piper, one Of the clerks
in the Bracket and Russell grocery
store, is having a two weeks vaca-
ton beginning last Monday.
Mrs. Ernest Rowe, who has been
seriously i'll, is reported as improv-
ing.
Charles Savage has recently pur-
chased new sedan, Bernard Carr
and Rev. F. G. Davis have purchased
new cars.
Willard Blaisdell has been suffer
ing from blood poisoning, caused by
getting a piece of steel in his hand.
The accident happened at the Marble
stone sheds, where he has employ
ment.
f. N. Spear will give a demonstra-
ton of his fire extinguisher in the
village square next Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. Mary Longley is quite ill at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Hannah
Judkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Fine Brewer Ex-Mayor

A fine of $3.50 and costs and Jail
sentence of 100 days We're imposed
on Charles II. Small, former mayor
of Brewer and at one time represent
tative to the Legislature, when ar
raigned Wednesday evening on the
charge of operating an automobile
while under the influence of liquor,
and on the charge of intoXication a
fine of SO and costs was imposed.
The hearing was originally set for
.Thursday morning. Hearing was
waived and a plea of not guilty was
entered in each case. Appeals we're
entered and sureties furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Arnold Turgeon the eipbt-ve.

Arnold Turgeon, the eight-year-
old son of Peter Turgeon, was the
victim of an auto accident Thursday
evening. The boy with several other
companions was listening to the
band concert at the Junior High
School building on Main street,
when the fire alarm sounded. He
started to cross Main street just as
an auto backed out and struck him,
breaking his leg near the body.
Harry Brophy, who recently I'M
derwent several surgical operations
at the Somerset hospital in Skow-
hogan, was able to return to his
home in Madison, Friday.
Messrs. II. NJ. Walker, Frank
Carlson and Morrill, Paine, who have
been passing q months vacation
with relatives and friends in Arson
and vicinity. left town in their auto
Friday for their home in Pittsburg,
Pa.
A. d. Moore. who has been visit
ing friends in this section, returned
Thursday to his home in western
Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
BELFAST

The dates are announced for the
annual fair to be held on the grounds
of the New Belfast Fair Association
in this city, August IA, Is and 16.
The Unity fair will take place on
September 9 and 10 and the Monroe
fair September II, IL and 10. These
are the three principal Waldo county
fairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Bingham Ex-Teachers
Association To Meet

It will interest all of the ex- teach
ers and superintendent of schools of
Bingham to know that their associa-
ton will hold its annual picnic on
Bingham Heights on Thursday, Aug.
g. If weather is bad it will be held
| in Bingham Grange hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Robinson AnneaIs

Albert n. Robinson of Fairfield was
before Trial Justice Thomas G. Lord
FRIDAY afternoon. charged with oper-
atlng motor vehicle while under the
influence of intoxicating liquor. The
respondent pleaded not guilty to the
charge but was adjudged guilty by
Justice Lord and fined 500 and costs
or $500 or 80 days in the county Jail
at Skowhegan. Robinson appealed
to the grand jury at the September
term of the supreme judicial court
and bonds were placed at 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Funeral Of Mrs. Eaton

The funeral service of Mrs. Ruth
IT Eaton, wife of Fred o. Eaton, was
held Friday forenoon at the Fed
Grated church and was conducted by
the pastor, Rev. George l.. Thurlow
Among those present from out of
town were three children. Fred Gift
ford, Mrs. John Brown of Oklahoma
and Miss Nell Clifford of New York
also two sisters Mrs. George Danforth
of Philadelphia. Pa, and Mrs. George
Kelley of Benton.
The burial was made in the South
side cnme terN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Funeral of Mr. g. F. Webb

The funeral service of Bert r.
Webb was held at the home on Mt.
Pleasant avenue Friday afternoon at
: o'clock and was conducted by the
Rev. Charles II. Mckinney of Madi-
son. formerly pastor of the Island
avenue Congregational church. Show
hogan. The impressive Masonic SER
vice was used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
MADISON
Madison Wooden Co.
Stockholders Meeting

The annual stockholders meeting
of the Madison Wooden Company
was held Thursday forenoon at the
mill office. Gerrish Milliken of New
York City was reelected president
and the other officers remain the
same. 1t was voted to declare a semi
annual dividend of three per cent.
Plans were also discussed for the
building of retaining wall at the
head of Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

NOriCE T0 (,oNrnAcroRs

Sealed bids will be received un.ul
August 1Sth at 8 A. NJ, for the cos.
structioh of n brick addition and x
terations TO tho Chamberlain BUildiss
For plans and specifications see Jok.
Calvin Stevens, Architect, PortlsnS
Bids to be opened August 14th AZ "a
A. NJ, at State House; Augusta. III.
right is reserved to reject any or III
bids. All bids must he accompsnsa
by certified check for .51o of bid. Al.
dress all bids to X. A. Jeweif, Chssss
man, Fairfield, Maine. Mark all h8.
"F'or alterations at Western Mana
Sanatorium." jly2saugg.T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
READFIELD
Farm Bureau Notea

The Ladies' Division of the Farm
Bureau will meet next Thursday,
Aug. ,, at the home of Mrs. Ruth
Height. All members are requested
to be present. Please bring paper
and pencil The meeting will be on
Food Habits. Basket dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

Charles Windstock of New York,
who is an inspector at Camp Modin
at Lake George, was apprehended
fishing in Lake George without a nom
residents license. Windstock plead
ed guilty and paid a fine and costs
amounting to S1S.3I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Mrs. ALBERT A. YOUNG.

mf MI relieve all troubles such Rheumatism scatica
= when these troubles
waste matter keeps the blood way gives
a-tves
pox . Tor $500 trial size 25c At dealers sent by
FRCIT-A-TIVES N
Ota"a' Can' London. Eng. Chrstchurch. N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Bow Victim Auto Accident

Mrs. Gertrude Gilman and son,
Raymond. Mrs. Harriet Kennison,
and Miss Helen Kennison, who have
been passing a ten days outing at
Long Island, returned to their homes
in Madison, Thursday.
y. w. Wolverton of Pressure Isle
arrived in Madison, Thursday, being
called here to attend the funeral of
his daughter. Mrs. John Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Searching for Negro Suspect

Searching TOT NegTo 0Uspect :.
John Mealey, a resident of the
Point District, was taken to Rock
land hospital late Thursday night
suffering from bullet wound in the
right breast and one in the right
thigh. The Police Department of
RockIand was searching for a negro
steamboat hand said to have done
the shooting. A 90 caliber revolver
was used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Mrs, Nellie x, johnson

Mrs Nellie K. Johnson, wife Of DR..
Henry E. Johnson of Wellesley Hills,
Mass, died Friday morning in the
Waldo County hospital, after few
days illness, following a paralytic
shock. She was passing the summer
in Liberty, few miles from Belfast.
The remains were taken to Boston
Friday night, where funeral services
will be held. Mrs. Johnson was &c
years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

The women Of the Baptist church
will hold sale of aprons, food and
candy on August 1st in the vestry,
to which the public is cordially in
vited.
Several Belfast people motored to
Rockland on Thursday afternoon and
evening to attend the Rose Festival
held on the grounds of the E. M. Law
renee place, Beach street, in a beau
tiful grove of white birches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
KIDNEY TROUBLE RELIEVED BY
."FRUIT.A.TNES"
Began to improve as soon as She took this
famous fruit Medicine
SO North Ashland St, Worcester
MAJ

80 North Ashland ST., Worcester,
Mass.
For years. was a sufferer with
Kidney Trouble and rheumatism
Eight years ago, I was laid UP for
seven months, scarcely able to move
hand or foot. My hands were so
swollen that they looked as large as
loaves of bread.
There was suppression of the kid
ney secretions and I was in a terrible
condition in every way. About this
time. "Fruit-a- tives'' vas brought to
my attention. AS soon as I began
their use. 1 could see improvement.
/ was relieved of CONSTIPATION and
Liver Troubles and have been 10000
better of rheumatism and Kidney
Disease
NrS pEpn vorr>ro,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at China village Grange
hall Saturday evening; July 28th.
Dancing from eight. o'clock till
twelve. Music by good orchestra. A
good time is assured everyone.
Come one! Come all! july26d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

PROBATE NOTICE, Notice is here.
by given that on the ninth day ot1
July 1928, Charles A. Graves of Sid
ney in the County of Kenrchcc. was By,
the Probate Court for the County Of
Kennebec, duly appointed administrator
of the estate of James II. Bean. late Of
that on the same date said Charles A.
Graves qualified for and accepted said
trust.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON,
Register OF Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is her.
by given that on the seventh day oil
July 1923. Clarence S. Nelson of Halle
well in the County of Kennebec, was
by the Probate Court for the County
of Kenncbec. duly appointed admins.
traitor of the estate of Clarence r. Nell
sen, late of HalloWell in said Count,
deceased. and that on the same date
said Clarence 6. Nelson qualified 10.
and accepted said trust.
Attest: r. W. LEIGHTON.
Register of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here.
by given that on the ninth day Of!
July 1923. Mile l.. Brooks of Halo,
well in the County of Kcnnebec. was|
by the Probate Court for the County
of kennebec. duly appointed executing,
of the will of Benjamin Brooks. late oil
Hallowell in said County deceased
and that on the same date said Mils|
J.. Brooks qualified fer and accepted
said trust.
Attest: Il. w. LEIGHTON.
Registcr of Probate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here.
by given that on the ninth dag Of july
1928, Frank T.. Southland Of Augusta
in the County of Kennebec. was by the
Probate Court for the County of Ken
nebec, duly appointed administering d
the estate of John Gaffey. late of To
gus in said County. deceased, and that
on the same date said Frank f. South.
ard qualified for and accepted said
trust.
Attest: r. W. LEIGHTON,
Register of Probate
iIv1 A cat 2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here.
by given that on the tenth day of July
1928, James B. Packard of Monmouth
in the County of Kenncbec. was by the
Probate Court for the County of Ken,
nebec. duly appointed administrator o.
the estate of Minnie A. Packard. late OF
Monmouth in said County, deceased.
end that on the same date said James
Il. Packard qualified for and accepted
said trust. u,,>,
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON
Register of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here
by given that on the ninth day III
July 1928, Frank Z. Southland of Angus
ia in the County of Kennebec, was BY
the Probate Court for the County Of J
Kennebec, duly appointed admins /
traitor of the estate of Herman Koplin.
late of Togus in said County. deceased /
and that on the same date said Frank
L. Southland qualified for and accepted
said trust.
Attest: II. w. LEIGHTON,
Register Of Probate. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is herr.
by given that on the eleventh day +,
July 1928, Sarah L. Spaulding Of Wal.
erville in the County of Kcnnebec. was
by the Probate Court for the County Z,
Kennebec, duly appointed executrix II
the will of Lizzie A. Tilton. late a
Albion lin said County. deceased and.
that on the same date said Sarah >
Spaulding qualified for and accented
said trust.
Attest: r w. LEIGHTON.
Register of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-14
CROWDS COUNT
 ON AGE-HERALD
 FOR THEIR NEWS
Thursday Night Demon strated Their Great Con-
 fidenCe In This Paper

Birmingham was still talking Fri day of the impromptu matinee ar ranged Thursday night by The Age Herald to give fans the result In the Firpo- Willard contest. This news paper had not even announced that returns from the ringside, round by round, would be called. And yet Bir- mingham fans when they want news know where to get it, with lthe result that hundreds of them filled up Fifth avenue when the fight began, ready for the bulletins which they knew The Age-Herald would give them. The Age Herald quickly selected J. F. Yerby, one of the crowd himself and appointed him official caller of the fight. The crowd was in fine humor and while it's sympathies were with Willard it was a sportsmanlil6e gathering which gave It's cheers for the winner when he had proved him. self the best man.
 There was a fine spirit of come raderie between those seeking the news and those on The Age-Herald who were ready to give 1t to them Thursday night as well as on other important occasions. It was only one more example of the confidence in The Age-Herald and its ability and readiness to meet all news situations the spirit of confidence and re- iiance which Is making The Age Herald the great newspaper 1t has become.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-14
AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS MAY DRAW LICENSE INCREASE
Second Section Of Revenue Bill Introduced In The
 House
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU !
 THE AGE HERALD Mont rnVnprx. AIa Vutx 12

An increase in motor vehicle li- censes, particularly heavy in the case of larger trucks, is provided in a second section of the administration revenue bill introduced in the house today by Representative Tunstall of Hale, Trailers are taxed one-half the tax of the vehicle which draws them
 The bill provided the following li- censes for private automobile: Less than 25 horse power, S1350; 25 horse power and less than 30 horse power $22.50; 30 horse power and less than 70, $S2.5o; 40 horse power or over S36. For each electric automobile, SPA; steam propelled automobile s30; motorcycle S5; motorcycle with side car, s7.50.
 For taxis, not including drive it. yourself" cars or jitney busses, with a seating capacity of five persons or less, $37.50 five persons and less than 10, S60; ten or more $90.
 For automobile hearses or ambu- lances in cities of 100000 or more population, S75; 35,000 to 100, ,0O0 population $50; 10000 to 35,000 popu- lation $30; all others s15.
 For trucks of less than one ton tn @ tax is $15 of one ton and less than two tons, S22.50, two tons and less than three tons, $50; three and less than four tons, $100; four and less than five tons, $200; five and less than six tons. $400; six and less than seven tons, S750, seven tons and over, $1,000
 The law makes it misdemeanor to operate over public highways and motor vehicle with an aggregate weight, including load, of over ten tons, except school busses. Trailers
 
 car drawing them and semi -trailers one-third of the automobile tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-14
ASKS STATE TROOPS TO GUARD KLANSMEN
Sheriff Declares He Will Not Per init Holding Of Masked Meeting

SEATTLE, Wash, July 13.-Luther Powell, King Kleagle of the ku Klux Klan for the Pacafic northwest domain, announced last night that he had requested Governor Louis F. Hart to send national guard troops to pro- tect convention of the Washington state branch of the klan to be held at Renton Junction, near here, Satur- day night.
 The telegram followed an an nouncement by Sheriff Matt Starwicll of King county, that he would not permit the holding of the convention If the participants were masked or otherwise disguised. He said he would insist upon strict observance of the statute which prohibits as- semblages of three or more persons '1aving their faces concealed except at masquerades or fancy dress balls.
 MT. Powell in his telegram, made here tonight, declared that the klan convention lis peaceful assem- blaze, masquerade and a patriotic religious ceremonial"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-14
SWEEP CLEAN .AS LAST DAY
 LOOMS AHEAD
Back Yards In Residence Sec-
 tions Present Clearly Ap-
 pearance, Result Of Cam paion Street Workers Say
< ,,sSsS TIED EFFORTS ARE
 2 AXE DRIVE SUCCESS
S.y Dumps Show Evidences
 Of Weeks Activities, With
 Great Piles Of Additional
 Debris Ready For Pickers

Hedge cutting and weed elimina- tion were almost everywhere In evil dence, where needed, about Birming- ham Friday. It was the next to the last day of the cleanup campaign fostered by civic organizations. It was quite evident practically every one wanted to make a good showing when the Sunday automobile parade starts it's weekly reorganization over most of the city's streets.
 Several outlying sections called for extra trucks and carts during the vehicle engaged in the cleanup work appeared to be well loaded.
 Dumps Show Evidences.
 Evidences of the concentrated re- suits of the work were plainly ap- parent on the city dumps, great piles of additional debris being noted, They were soon leveled as the sal wage pickers scattered them in their search for junk that had a market value.
 Saturday is the last day of the campaign and efforts are being re- doubled to hold interest in the work so the final inspection will show a city as clean of superfluous clutter as can be.
 Men of the street department who go about in the garbage removal Wol say tHe rear pi pielliseS III resi- dence sections show a marked i'm provement. Weed cutting has been general, cans have been collected by the thousand, rotting boards, dead fruit trees. discarded wire, obsolete stoves and broken furniture have been garnered and piled daily for removal and the absence of these encumbrances is noted everywhere they were formerly seen.
 Those who have been backing the campaign urged all Friday to turn in Saturday for a final cleaning and make the week the success it's back CTS hoped it would be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-14
Important Changes In
 Committee Leadership

WASHINGTON, July 13.--Impor- tant changes In Senate committee leadership will result from the death of Senator Dillingham;. He was In line to become chairman of the ju- dietary committee upon reorganiza- tion of the Senate next December as he was ranking member, next to the late Senator Nelson of Minnesota, who was chairman at the time of his death last spring. Senator Brandegee. republican, Connecticut, now is in line for that chairmanship.
 Senator Dillingham; was one of the veteran republican "stalwarts" and had served prominently in many ca pacities, especially in legal work and as an acknowledged expert on i'm migration. For several years he was chairman of the immigration com mittee, and he was author of the stood for years until superseded by the new quota limitations statute. Handled Ford Case.
 Senator Dillingham; In recent years was chairman of the privileges and seating of senators, and had charge of the contest proceedings brought by Henry Ford against former Sen ator Newberry of Michigan. This committee chairmanship probably will go to Senator Spencer. republi- can, Missouri, next December.
 In fiscal legislation Senator Dil- lingham also had great influence as Senate member of the finance com mittee. He headed several impor- tant subcommittees In the framing of the last tariff law.
 O Q O
 Committee Named.
 Vice President Coolidge today des- ignated the following committee to join him in representing the Senate at the funeral of Senator Dillingham; Sunday:
 Senators Greene, Vermont; Lodge, Massachusetts; Brandegee, Connecti- cut; Colt, Rhode Island; Wadsworth, New York; Fernald, Maine; Moses and Reyes, New Hampshire; Ball, Delaware; Cameron, Arizona; Ernst, Kentucky; Pepper, Pennsylvania; 1; Underwood, Alabama; Trammell, Florida; Glass and Swanson. Vir- ginia; and Simmons and Overman, North Caro1ina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-14
WORKMAN PLUNGES
 HEADLONG TO DEATH
Brick Said To Have Caused Fall From New PizitZ Building Friday

Eugene Guthrie, youthful construc- tion worker, fell to his death Friday morning when a brick falling from the eighth floor of the new building of the Pizitz Dry Goods company, at Second avenue and Nineteenth street north, hit him on the head and caus- ing him to lose his balance and pitch head-first from scaffold on the seventh floor to the second floor of the building. The remains. badly mangled, is being held by Johns Undertaking company.
 Guthrie is an orphan, and 21 years of age. He was born at Huntsville, Ala, but for a number of years has made his home with his uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. A. B. Lillard, 1006 Twenty first, street. north The body is being held by Johns, pending fu- neral arrangements, which will be announced later.
 According to Coroner Russum Guthrie's death will be classed as an unavoidable accident. No official investigation will be made until the first of next week.