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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

his commission as second lieutenant at
camp Wardsworth, Spartanburg, S. c.
Whlle at this southern training
camp, Lieut.. Froberger was a mem
Der OF the Personnel Board. He'went
overseas with his organization, which
had been designated the seth Pion-
eer Infantry, in September 1918, and
was assigned to Co. G of this regi-
ment. He was detailed for special
instruction at the End Corps school
at Chatlllon- sur Seine for a six
weeks course of instruction, Lieut.,
troberger with his organization par
tlclpated in the Meuse- off,
enslVe. He was with the Army Of
occupation in Germany until June
1918, and on his return to the United
States was discharged at Camp Dix,
Wrlghtstown, N. j., July II, 1919.
AFTER his discharge from active
service, Mr.. Froberger returned to
the University of Maine to continue
MS interrupted studies and was grad
uated from that institution in the
class of 1921. He has been engaged
IN various pursuits in Augusta since
graduation but more recently has
been connected with the Secretary of
states office, where he is at present
ls
The meeting of Monday evening
was most enthusiastic and was
marked throughout by the spirit of
unison, which has enabled the local
post to accomplish much of lasting
GOOD during the past year. The de-
partment conventions of the Legion
and Auxiliary VIII be held in Angus
ia next summer and the James Fitz-
gerald Post is already making. extern
slVe plans for the entertainment of
the large number of delegates who
viii be present at those sessions.
Several 'other matters of business
were acted upon at the meeting last
night among them being the fund
for sending Christmas remembrances
to the sick and wounded "buddies"
who are still fighting the war in the
hospitals. The response to this mat
ter was spontaneous and full hearted
and q cash collection to be devoted
to this purpose brought in 1925
from the members who were present.
This Christmas gift fund will be
Kept open to provide an opportunity
Tor all members to contribute and
VIII be administered by Arthur f.
Titfin for the post.
At the conclusion Of the business
session a splendid program of en-
tcrtalnment was presented under the
direction of the entertainment COM
mittce of which Frank r. Sprague
was chairman. Group singing in
which the large number present join
cd in some of the old war time num-
berS as we'll as more modern Jazz
pieces was lead by DR.. Lewis John
son. An octette composed of the
delegates who attended the Presque
Isle convention rendered one of the
numbers with which they entertained
the thousands at that memorable
gathering. Arthur J. Lambert gave
Il trombone soto accompanied by
Prof. Ludger J. Nermcttc. and so
pleasing was his Offering that the
crowd called for an encore. Charles
Ercsette sang poppy solo. and two
selections on the piano by Prof. Yer
mette completed the enjoyable pro-
gram.
After the entertainment refresh
ments of coffee and hot dogs" were
served under the direction of Chef
BrosHtte. and his efficient corps of
assistants, and 4 social hour was en-
joyod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

protected by, half a dozen or so as.
sorted locks, his crew of huskies
drew alongside with truck and trail.
er, like any honest working man,
and trundled the disabled prize
away under the eyes Of the law. He
did 1t once too often, but it worked
for 20 years.
The next move is to get the stolen
goods to friendly garage. Of which
there are dozens in every large city,
and remove all Identification marks,
scraping the number from the body
and filing the number from the en-
CINE. New numbers are impressed
over the old with steel dies, the
body refinished and tires changed.
possibly. and the car is ready for
market. II Of common make It is
often sold where stolen. II conspic.
uous. it is shipped elsewhere. In
rare cases stolen cars have been
sold back to the owners,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

their memory. It will meet again
at noon tomorrow.
only four senator's failed To at.
tend the opening session. They were
Lafollette. of Wisconsin. the recor.
nized leader of the Progressive groun
IN congress who is i'll at his home
mere; Caraway Democrat. Arkansas.
and Sterling and Norbeck, RepupIi.
cans. South Dakota.
Before the senate session the Dem.
ocrats IN caucus perfected their or
ganization with the election af SEM
TOR Robinson. Of Arkansas, as chair
man OF the caucus and party leaders,
wee senator Underwood, of Alaba-
ma. Senator Walsh of Montana was
reelected vice chairman, Senator
CORY. OF Rhode Island, whip and
senator King. Of Utah. secretary.
These candidates were chosen for
senate oftices:: President pro tenn
Senator Pittman of Nevada: Secre-
tary, Edwin A. Halsey. Virginia; Ser
geant at Arms. John J.. Burns. of
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
H. G. STAPLES CAMP
S. OF Y. ELECTION
And INSPECTION

Harry J. Beane was elected COM
mander of H. G. Staples Camp, Sons
of Veterans. Monday evening at the
annual inspection and election of Of
ficers which was held at G. A. r. hall.
Other officers elected were, Senior
vico commander, Henry J. Patten;
Junior Vice Commander. Lester E.
Higgins: Patriots instruction, Har-
old J. Allard: Treasurer. Clarence Fl.
Cram; Secretary, ". II. Malloy.
Camp Council. A. c. Davis, chair
man. Edgar w. Fletcher, Frederick
Ficke.
The camp was inspected by Past
Division Commander Puel L. Merrill
who was greatly pleased with the
fine appearance Of the camp and the
excellent manner in which the ritu-
alistic work was conducted.
The election of officers followed the
inspection and after the election. re-
marks were made by Past Division
Commander Merrill. Past Division
Commander, Robert +. Cony. Bro
Their Melvin r Sawtelle. and Past
Senior Vice Commander in Chief,
Clarence Cram. Delightful refresh
ments were then served by the la
dies Of II. G. Staples Auxiliary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

dedicated, failed because a clerk in
the ignition lock establishment dis.
obeyed orders. Strict instructions
had been issued that the code book,
with its almost incalculable value,
should always be locked in the safe
when not in use. The safe had been
locked for the night when this clerk,
working late. went to put it back.
Fearful of a reprimand for not hav.
ing replaced 1t earlier, he did not
telephone one Of the heads of the
establishment to return and open
the safe, but trusted to luck to get it
back next day without observation,
and tucked 1t on a high shelf. Luck
was not only with him, but with the
establishment and the country's au.
tomobi1e owners. The code book"
which the thieves blew open the
safe to obtain turned out to be an
accessory catalogue.
The key-maklng machine has new.
er been recovered, but 1t is useless
without the book. The thieves
mailed the catalogue back with a
polite note OF regret.
The failure of this gigantic plot
did not prevent thieves stealing
500, 100000 worth of automobiles in
the United States last year, accord
ing to Q careful computation made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

growth, police departments are al.
most stationary.
IF you leave your bank roll lean
ing against the curb, somebody's 60
lng>to pinch it," Is a summary of the
situation by thief, now in a New
York State prison, who stole $4,000
600 worth of cars during 20 years of
operation. He boasts that there is
no type Of lock or safety device
which he has not outwitted. He ad-
mits preference for cars not lock-
ed-and there are plenty left that
way-but made it point to foil all
Of the locksmiths during his career,
just as matter of professional
pride.
Laugh at Locksmiths
Gasoline feed pipe locks, steering
wheel locks, chained wheels, trans
mission locks-they are all pie to
the experienced man, he AYERS. When
he took a fancy to particular car,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
OPPONENTS OF CAPITAL PARK
PROJECT STORM MEETING or
SCHOOL BOARD IN PROTEST

Quite spirited opposition to the
project of establishing trotting park
on the property purchased six years
ago by the city and known as Cap
ital Park, has developed in this city.
, and this crystalized into action Mon
day night by the appearance of a
large number of opponents to the
proposal, who presented their OBJ
1ections at the regular meeting Of
the Board Of Education, which was
held at City hall.
TO allow all an opportunity to be
heard and to accommodate the in
terested crowd, the school board ad-
1ourned its meeting to the Alderman's
room. Here petitions signed by sew
eral hundred citizens from all parts
or the city, but especially by proper
~ owners in the immediate vicinity
or the park. were presented, and a
| resolution adopted at the last meet
Ing of the Women's Joint Committee
or Augusta was presented by Miss
Rosamond Conner ON behalf of the
committee.
Those present emphatically pro-
tested against the return of condi-
tons which were so objectionab Bile
when the park was used for trotting
purposes several years ago. Two
points especially emphasized were
that it. would not be a fit place for a
racing park in the residential Sec
ton of the city, and that it's proxem-
ity to the railroad made it a nui-
sance to the city when there were
buildings there, because of the num-
Der of tramps who made it a loafing
place when passing through the city.
This objection alone would prevent
the children of the city from using
the park as a place for recreation,
which privilege is at the present time
much enjoyed by a large number of
children.
The Board of Education through
the chairman, Frank Hewins, ex-
planned to those present that the
; committee of the board having the
park under control had made no con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Journal Bowlers
Strengthen Lead in
2 Matches with Clerks

The Kennehec Journal has forged
to the front in the Augusta Bowling
League. taking the lead from the
Clerks In the double header rolled
Monday night at the Y. NJ. C.. A.
alleys between these two teams, the
journal bowlers took frye of the
eight points from the Clerks.
The Journal boys took the first
game by all four points but appar-
emily tired in the last one and took
but one point of the four. In the
first game Cross of the Journal team
was high total for the evening with
$40. and high string for his team
with Ill. while McDonough was high
string for the game with 120 and
high total for his team with 300.
In the second game White of the
Clerks came through with high
string and total with 40 and 81.
For the newsman. Farnham was
high with 2S5 as total and tied with
l.. Flynt at 103 for high string. The
totals:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

cessions to the horsemen who insti-
gated this plan, except to grant them
permission to put the track itself
in such condition that horses might
be worked out there. No permission
has been given to build stalls or
other appurtenances to a race track.
No proponents to the project ap-
peared at the meeting last night
and the school board in executive
opponents on file to give those in
favor chance t. present definite
plans for the proposed development
of the park.
The resolution adoted by the joint
committee of the Augusta Women's
clubs and presented at the meeting
of the Board of Education last eve
ming was as follows:
ITO the Board of Education Of Au-
gusta, Maine.
Mr.. Chairman and Members:-
At the last meeting of the Women's
Joint Committee of Augusta the
olution:
RESOLVED-That the Womens
Joint Committee of Augusta go on
record as being strongly opposed to
the opening of a Trotting Park on the
site OF the former one, because this
part of the city has now become a
residential section and a Trotting
Park would be detrimental and Of
fensive to the residents of that To-
cality. and would deprive the youth
of our city of a safe and beautiful
recreation center.
Whereas, this Committee believes
that to put a Trotting Park on the
former site would show q lack of
progress and considerati ton for the
best interests of our city, be it fur
thermore
RESOLVED-That this Commit
tee earnestly beg that the Board of
Education will oppose re-opening the
Trotting Park on its former site.
Respectfully submitted.
ROSAMOND CONNQR,
Chairman"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
To Lay Away Little
Skeleton Jimmy Glass

Jersey City. n. j., Dec. 3.-The little
skeleton Of Jimmy Glass. brought here
yesterday from Greeley. Pa. Where it
was found in a deep swamp. will be
laid away for its final rest with as
much privacy as is possible. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Glass, his parents. have
decided.
Tonight the little bones. packed in a
box, were in an undertaking establish
ment where final preparations were be-
ing made for the burial here. Com
plete plans for the funeral have not
been announced.
Mrs. Glass-the wound of Jimmy's
disappearance years ago reopened by
the discovery of his Skeletons con-
fined to her bed suffering from shock.
Today. however. Mr.. Glass said that
both he and Mrs. Glass were happy
that the long years of suspense were
over; that the constant returning of
their sorrow with every wild clue that
arose, was at an end.
I'VE still have our two children.
blanche and Madden. with US. They
have made us happy" he said.
Just how Jimmy met his death
probably never will be known. Mr..
Glas still feels that Jimmy could
hardly have wandered by himself to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Woman Dope Peddler
,GiVen 2.Year Term

San Francisco, Dec. 3.-Mrs. Annie
e. Patterson, characterized by federal
agents as one Of the most slxiliful IL
licit narcotic peddlers in the county.
was sentenced in the u. 8. district
court today to two years in the state
reformatory for women at Rockwell
city. Ia, and the payment of fine Of
$4,000. after having been convicted
on charge of violating the N rrison
narcotic act. The sentence was tho
maximum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Annual Banquet Brunswick
Fire Department Held Monday

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick, Me. Dec. 3.-The an
nual banquet of the Brunswick Fire
Department was served at the Cen
trail Fire Station this evening and
was featured by report of the work
of the department for the first NUM-
cipal year made by Chief William
B. Edwards and by the presentation
to Deputy Chief S. S. Harrington of a
handsome leather covered couch by
the members of the department as a
token of their appreciation.
Chief Edwards reported that there
had been 127 alarms since February
l, breaking all previous records. OF
these there has been IS box alarms,
II general alarms FOR fire beyond the
hydrant limit, 3 calls to Topsham,
and to Harpswell. 10000 feet of
hose has been laid, and a total fire
loss within the, hXdrant limits this
year has been about $4,000. He rec
commended the purchase of additional
hose and approved fire protection for
the rural district.
Other speakers were from the
board of selectmen, the fire COM
missioners and officers of the fire
department. Alfred Letarte was
chairman of the banquet committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Denies Curatorship
Estate Richard Croker. ST..

West Palm Beach. Fla. Dec. s.
Judge Robbins. Palm Beach county
probate court today denied the petition
of Mayor Joseph Mendell and w. E.
Mayors, city commissioners, through
their attorney. for a curatorship of
the estate of Richard Croker. Sr. :,
The petition set forth the belief Of
the petitioners that in safe deposit
box of the First National Bank of
West Palm Beach was a later will of
Croker. Sr., than the one under which
his widow. Mrs. Bu!a Croker. had been
given the estate by the Irish courts.
1--WE saved up enough to live at
the rate of thousand a year."
For how long,"
"Oh, about three months"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

all proportion to the increase in po-
lice departments. AS the number OF
cars Of which each policeman must
guard grows larger, the number
stolen mounts and the percentage
recovered dwindles.
There has been tenfold increase
in automobiles in ten years. This
year will see 100000 automobiles
manufactured. AS compared to such
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Baseball MEETING Tonioht

The luncheon and smoke-talk for the
Augusta Baseball Association and all
interested fans of the city has been
called for 6.15 this evening at the as
sembly hall at the Augusta Chamber Of
Commerce. Two interesting speakers
have been provided and a snappy BUSH
ness session will follow the luncheon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

Mrs. Frederick Lancaster, assistant
superintendent Of the Augusta General
hospital. accompanied by Miss Evelyn
Chamberlain. Miss Helen Cameron and
Miss Jessie Mcdonald of the nurses
stair, returned to this city Monday
evening after passing the week end at
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

It used to be a penitentiary OF.
fense-in some sections an offense
rewarded with informal hanging
to steal $50 horse. Now six months
In jail is heavy for stealing a $4,000
car. That is one reason why auto
mobile theft is on the increase.
But the big reason is that stealing
an automobile is SO easy, and cap
ture is 80 unlikely. Automobiles re-
covered does not mean apprehension
OF the thieves. The recovered cars
are almost always deserted.
Revealing Erased Numbers
A real step toward detection OF
disguised cars. turned back into the
channels Of trade, has been made BY
perfecting process for making Wis.
ible Identification numbers that have
been filed away from metal surfaces.
The professional thief's first step is
always to file away the numbers
placed on the engine by the manu-
facturer and stamp new ones in
their places. This Is done so skill.
fully that only an expert can detect
that change has been made, and
the mere detection OF a change does
nothing toward Identifying the car.
Recently twas found that the i'm.
preston by die Of the original nrm-
Der left an Invisible compression IN
the metal. By applying heat and
acids to the surface, this compress
sion was made visible in the form
OF the original figures. BY use Of
this method the surest safeguard OF
the thief has been removed, and al.
though the method has only recently
come into use. hundreds Of cars
have already been identified and re-.
turned to their owners
The pedigree OF used car should
always be traced by the prospective
buyer. The man selling the car NAV
be honest, but one or two steps backl
OF him thief may Turk. n
Bringing to justice the men WHO'D
are getting rich in this business IN
the duty Of every citizen. The policej
can't do 1t all. They have too muchI
else to do. The first step Is for the
driver-the car owner-to be 50
careful as the thief. ---.-I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

the spot where he was found. Captain
jams Rooney Of the Jersey City police
believes that Jimmy must have been
kidnapped and that his captors, find-
Ing him dead either from fright or
suffocation. took his body to. the irn~
rassable spot where 1t was found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

by the statistical department Of the
Aetna Life Insurance Company,-a
figure which is increasing at a rate
which staggers the Imagination.
Motor Thefts Increasing
The police, despite splendid ef-
forts, are unable to cope with the
situation. Automobiles, and those
who acquire them by other than
lawful means, are increasing out Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

Court Pine Tree; No. 20, Foresters of
America. have moved to Foresters hall,
100 Water street. The regular meet
ing will occur Thursday evening in the
new quarters and large attendance
is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Local Guardsrs1en
to Enjoy Novelty
Night at Y. M. G.. A.

The members of the two companies
of militia in this city will have the
privileges OF the Augusta Y. NJ. c. A.
at their disposal, Wednesday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

Arnold ]. Tyler returned to his home
in this city. Monday after passing the
week end with friends in Bangor and
Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

considered. all members are requested
to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

General Phil Sheridan Circle. Ladies
OF the G. A. r., viii meet this after
room ut 80 at Grand Army hall. As
there Is business of Importance to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

Johnny. stop using such dreadful
language"
Johnny: "Shakespere uses it."
Mother: well, then, don't play
with that naughty SHAKESPEARE boy
any more, or I'll report you to your
father"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

Mrs. Il. I. White and daushtcr VIM
rifrcd Will leave this morning for Eos-
ton accompanied by Mrs. Whites
mother, Mrs. J. l.. Kitchen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS

MISS EorYi CrOWeII arrived in this
city last Wednesday to pass a few
days with her mother, Mrs. l.. S. Crow
ell, North Belfast avcnuc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04

Arthur Lambert will leave this city
Thursday for Miami, Fla, where he
has an engagement to play in a hotel
orchestra for the winter season.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-06-07
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE MORE,
GAGE FORECLOSURES SALE

Default has been made In the pay
ment of the interest due on the note
secured by that certain mortgage dat
ed October 25th, 1921, executed by
Wayne w. Clay and Wilda ". Clay
his wife. mortgagors, to the Bank OF
Buffalo County, a corporation, of Gam
Valley, Buffalo County. South Dakota,
mortgagee, which said mortgage was
at 2 o'clock pm, recorded in the Office
OF the Register OF Deeds of Hand
County. South Dakota. in Book lis of
Mortgages, on page 392, mortgaging
the South East Quarter (SEh) of
Section Eight (S) in Township One
Hundred Nine (109l North, Range
Seventy (70), West OF the 9Th. PM.
in Hand County. South Dakota.
The amount claimed TO be due on
the said mortgage at the date hereof
is Five Hundred Thirty and ~39-100ths
Dollars tS530.39), and no action ut
law or otherwise has been instituted
70 collect the said debt or any part
thereof. The aforesaid Bank of Buffa-
10 County is the owner and holder OF
said mortgage. Said default consists
In the payment of interest due
on the debt secured by said mortgage.
Notice Is hereby given that under
the. mower OF sale contained in said
mortgage and pursuant to law, the
said mortgage will be foreclosed by
a sale CT the m~ortgaged premises 10
satisfy the amount due with statutory
attorneys fees and costs of foreclos-
IRE. at public auction by the sheriff of
Hand County, South Dakota. ut the
front door Of the Court House In the
city of Miller. Hand County, South
Dakota, ON the 10th day of July. 1923,
at 2 o'clock p. nj. of said day.
Dated June 9Th, 1898.
Bank of Buffalo County. Mortgages
M. j.. Butte.
Sheriff or Hand County. South Dakota
Sullivan & Lawson, Attorneys Tor
Mortgages, Gam Valley. South Da-
kota.