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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Promises Revelations
to Shock Country
in CrOnkhite Case

Washington, Feb. 16. By A. PD--
Revelations which twill shock tho
conscience of the country" were
promised tonight by Major General
Adelbert Crokhite. war commander
of the Eightieth Division, in his
first public statement regarding the
circumstances surrounding his re-
cent enforced retirement from the ac-
tive roll of the army.
Repeating his charge that he was
taken out of active service because
of the attention he was giving to in
vestigation into the death of his son
Major Alexander p. Cronkhite, mys-
teriously killed in 1918 at Camp Lew
is, Washington. the general asserted
that in what he had done, he was
"perfoming the duty to which ! was
assigned by the president" He had
been given no opportunity, he added,
to place the true facts before the au-
thorities. and. contrary to establish
ed regulations had been denied even
the right of appearing before a re-
firing board.
9TH facts in this whole unfortun-
ate affair, when they come to light"
he said, twill shock tho conscience
of the country. and unless something
happens to me they surely will come
to light"
In his statement, General Cronk-
hite emphasized that lie believed
President Harding had been mis-
led" into signing the retirement or
der, and that the grave Irregular
ties" he charged in connection with
the case of Major Cronkhitc bad
taken place before Secretary Weeks
took office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Emmons Addresses
Street Rail Heads

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1G-Rehabilita-
tion Of electric railways is being Ct
fcctcd through adherence by man
agcmonts and public TO the principal
recommendations Of the Federal
Electric Railways Commission. G.. d.
Fnmons, president Of tho American
Electric Hallway Association, de
c!arcd'tonieht in an address here be
ibre executives Of the industry from
many parts of the United States and
Canada.
Tho commission. which was an
pointed ~ President Wilson. made
Its recommendations in 1920 after a
years study Of the electric railway
situation. Arrangements were ad-
viaod that they must deal more
frankly with the public. effect
economies in operation and improve
service. The public duty was de
clared 10 be to eliminate special tax
burdens. regulate bus competition.
and provide COR a fair return on
electric railway investments.
Tho commission also declared that
tho time WIS not ripe for municipal
operation in most cities. and Mr.
Emmons insisted that this statement
vas borne out hv outstanding eX-
anples in Detroit, san Francisco and
Seattle.
At the time that the Commission
began its study of the situation, Mr.
EmmonS said, one sixth of the entire
electric railway mileage either was
in bankruptcy. abandoned or iunkcd
rs q result Of war burdens. hut the
industry is in better condition today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
|Sk0(vIIEGAN LOCAL NE VS.
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, s;,n, Is. -;
PERSONAL MENTION

George Halves was in Waterville
Friday afternoon here he is receiving
clarinet instruction.
Mrs. Oscar Lockwood of Norridge-
wock was in town on business Fri
day coming by the way Of Oakland
and Waterville.
Adolph Provost and Florian Ellis
of the Skowhcgan High School ac-
companied by Leon Smiley are in
Augusta attending the Winter Car
, nival.
Miss Madeleine Gerard of Archa-
chon, France who has been in New
Orleans since December arrived in
Skowhegan Friday noon and will
spend several months at the home of
attorney and Mrs. Maurice L. Mer-
rill, Coburn Ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard w. Lowd.
left on the noon train Friday tor
North Con way, y. H.. where they are
going on a few days business and
will While there be guests Of Mrs.
LowdS two sisters and two brother S.
Conway was the Lowds' former hcTe.
Miss Grace l.. Russell. who IA one
of the faculty at the state Normal
School for Women at Farmvillc, Va,
arrived in town Friday morning on
!, the early morning train, being called
here by the death of her sister. Mrs.
Ruel l.. Copp. Cnee Miss Nellie Rus
SELL
Walter G. Wyman. the local super
intendent of the Central Maine Pow
er Company went to Augusta Friday
noon to attend the opening eli the
new electrical shop by the company
in that city and also meeting CT the
superintendent. The new shop Is in
the former Boyer and small tloo *
on Water street, which has been rem
cvated and repaired, making an cX-
ceptionally fine place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Portly German Women
Fail as Smugglers

Geneva. Jan. % (MaiD-SwIss
customs officials at Bale are used to
the sight Of fat women coming from
Germany. but when one day last
week ten of them arrived together,
all of tra-ordinaty girth, the
customs officers began to grow sus-
picious.
The portly danes. when questioned.
said they were members of a
Fat Women's Society out for a
picnic. However under the skilful
treatment of the customs searciiers
the women began to lose weight
rapidly, for it was found that their
underclothes were covered with small
pockets containing such things as
cocaine. scent and liqueurs. Forty
quarts of the latter we're taken from
the party. Their trip to Swi;zcr-
land may last longer than they in
tended. as they are liable to heavy
fines and imprisonment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
HlECkL.EY

NJ. T.. Wagner manager Of the Cils'
farm at Good VIII, has been confined
to his home for several days with a
severe cold.
Mrs. Melvin Palmer has bought
the lot across the road from the
Palmer home and the small house
recently erected by Lewis Loonc.
In january new book was pub
lished, written by Rev. G. ". Hlnck-
len. entitled The New idea" 1t t. an
interesting book Of 1o7 pages. ten
ing many things about Good Win
Farm. Tho table of contents is as
follows: The Story Of Good VIII
~rhe Good Will Roundcl:" Good
Wills Foundations" Organizations !:
Calendars" Terms Of Admission:
The Future Of Good WIZ" Coed
VIII in Poetry and Song" Tie
book contains 4 condensed history
of Good VIII also an explanation OF
the Idea" rs symbolized in the
mural painting in tho Prescott
building and several pages arc dc
voted to some Of Good Wits songs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
PERSONAL MENTION

Austin Eames went to Augusta
Friday noon on business.
Kenneth Cole went to Watervillc
Friday morning where he visited mis-
uncle, Albert Biclilord.
Il. Il. Coffin of Portland was in
town on business over Thu SHAY
night.
Edwin A. Nittum Of Eineham was
in town Thursday on business and
calling on friends.
Mrs T.. II. Osborne of the South
side, NorridseWock road, WAS in Wa
terville Friday on business
George A. johnson of Watcrvllle
was a business caller in town FIJI
day.
Miss Priscilla lord. Youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
q. Lord of Turner avenue, is i'll WITH
the grippe.
Miss Norma Smith went to Au-
eusta Friday morning to attend the
Winter Carnival. While in the
capitol city she will be Il guest at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mrr-
Ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Expect Inspectors
Recommendation on
Shipping Board Boats

Washington. Feb. 16-Iecommcn-
dations are expected by the end Of
this month from the board of survey
appointed by the Emergency Fleet
Corporation TO inspect the steamers
Agamemnon and Mount Vernon.
This board will recommend whether
these vessels are to be recondltioncd
and placed in commission.
Plans and specifications for con-
vertng the steamship President
Grant into a cabin and third class
vessel are expected by March !.
Should these plans be approved hy
the Shipping Board, bids will be in
Nitcd for the work.
1t was announced that the steam
ship America Of the United states
Lines will undergo her annual recon
ditioning when she arrives in New
York at the end of this week. The
steamship George Washington also
will be drydocked for oyerhauling
early in March, and later will be re-
placed on the North Atlantic route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
| Nika Crew Relates
Fighting Fire in
| 76-Mile Gale

Port Angles. Wash, Feb. ia tale
of lighting fire on a rudderless ship
in &c miles an our'gale was re-
lated today by the crew Of the
steamer Nika who were brought
here.
The coast guard cutter Shohomisli
arrived Just in time to save the lives
Of the men on the Nika. Captain
Johnson said. Part of his crew Of
SO We're aboard the Nilla and part III
the lifeboats when the Snohomish
appeared. They were carried in 4
brooches buoy direct to the Snoho-
mish.
The Nika was drifting when fire
appeared in q hold near the forward
bunllers. The battle against the fire
was begun regardless of the ship :
peril from the storm and lasted until
rescue was effected by the Snoho-
mish.
Not a man shirked,' said Chief
Engineer J. ID. pritchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
American Autos Hurt
British Industry

birmingham. Eng. Jan. 20 (Mail)
Fifty thousand American automo-
biles may be brought into England
during 1923 against local produc-
ton of $4,000 cars. in the opinion OF
Sir Herbert Austin. nj. r.. and Brit
ish manufacturers should combine in
order to reduce their production
costs.
Sir Herbert was addressing a
meeting Of the National Union Of
Manufacturers when he warned
British car makers Of this American
competition. Referring to British
efforts to regain colonial markets in
this field. he said American selling
prices were remarkably low. Prices
TO agents were less at the factory
than British makers were paying for
material for similar sized cars. Al
though American labor was highly
paid, he said the American worked
twice as hard az the English en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Proposals of Truce
Submitted by Irish
Republican Neutrals

Dublin. Feb. 1G. (By A. PD--Tho
Association of Neutral Members of
the Irish Republican Acrmy, repre-
senting 10000 members, tonight for
warded to the Free State leaders and
the heads of the Republican move
n.ent a proposal for a truce of a
month to permit of the submission OF
peace negotiations.
The Association suggests the fol-
lowing conditions for a truce:
The Republicans to cease all mill
tary activities and acts of aggression
against persons or property.
The Free State government to
suspend all military activities, ar
rests, trials and executions.
| During the truce, the Association
would put forward peace proposals
! which it is now considering. 1t re-
quests replies tc it's suggestions not
later than February %, and appeals
! to both sides not to prejudice peace
by newspaper controversy of any acts
of aggression, pending tho sending OF
| their replies.
The Association says it is willing
if it is desired, to nominate neu-
! trail chairman for the suggested
peace conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
America Gets Dried
Grapes from Africa

London. Feb. 1.-(Mail )-Speaking
to members of the staff of the British
Empire Exhibition, Major Belcher,
who has just returned from an en-
pire tour, referred to the big trade in
aired fruit in South Africa. He said
large trade was being done in dried
grapes with the United States. In
slde every packet were instructions
Ior the erection of private distillery.
which probably accounted for the
growing demand by the Americans
for dried grapes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

Miss Florence Hale OF the state
Educational Department, OF Angus
til, who will be in town Monday to
give an address that afternoon at
the Silver Tea of the Eunice Farms
worth Chapter. Daughters of the
American Revolution. will speak on
Monday evening to the school teach
erS. The evening meeting will he
held in the court room at the NUM-
cipal building at 5 o'clock. All citi-
Zens interested to hear Miss Hale.
who is exceptionally conversant
with educational matters and a
splendid public speaker. are cordi-
ally invited to attend this evening
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Government Offices
Blown Up at Dublin

Dublin, Feb. 16-(By A. PD-The
land commission Office and the gov
eminent stationery office in Dublin
were blown up this evening.
The mine which caused the eXplos-
ion was thrust through a window by
two men who were observed, but
made their escape. Several persons
were injured by the detonation. An
ambulance man was hurt by a falling
beam While searching the ruins of
the building for injured persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
THE IMPRESARIO"
NOT PRESENTED

Because of the severe illness of
, Thomas McGrannahan. who takes the
part of Mozart in the opera The I'M
presario' it was impossible for the
! company to present the opera here
on Friday night but instead they
gave Il wonderful concert and the
solo parts taken by the OTHER mem
| bers of the company were sung and
| Percy Hemus gave other solos. Mr..
| McGranahan was taken i'll in Water
| Vile Thursday afternoon and is con-
fined to his bed carrying a high tenn
j perature. The company We're will
] ing to cancel the engagement or do
anything in their power to make up
for the disappointment to the ticket
holders and guarantors. They have
because of Mr.. McGranahan's illness
cancelled all other engagements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
New Hampshire Adds
to Forestry Reserve

Manchester. n. H., Feb. 16.-The
Welton's Falls property at Alexandria
has just become the property of the
state of New Hampshire. The pur-
chase involves 80 acres to be added to
the state forestry reserve. The prop
crty adjoins land already owned by the
state on the slope of Mount Cardigan.
the total state ownings in this section
now approximating 2200 acres, which
includes the summit of the mountain
and nearly all the Orange slope,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
B. and p. w, to Receive Cunsta

Sunday afternoon, Feb. Is. from
" until u. the rooms of the business
and Professional Womcn's Club will
be open to women and girl en-
ployeCs of the Somerset Shoe Com
pany. at which time members of the
executive board are to act as host
esses. The guests are requested to
register and thus aid the research
committee, of which Mrs. Lena NJ.
Cleveland, is the chairman. 1t is
hoped that many of the shoe shop
employees will accept this hospital
ity OF the business club. who wish
nil girls and women in town who
arc sclf-supporting or at least so in
large degree, to know that they
are eligible to membership in the
club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
"Sians Alona the Road"

Rev. George l.. Thurlow has ar
ranged a series of sermons to be
given on Sunday evenings at the
Federated church, which he has
called. "Signs Along the Read" one
of the five in the series. "passa bic,
But Unsafe" was delivered last
Sunday night. The dates and sub
jccts of the remaining four are as
follows: Feb. Is. Keep to the
right" Feb. -. schools Look Out
Tor Children" March 4. Keep Out
of the Ruts:" March II, Not a
Through Street"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

The Somerset County Convention
of the American Legion Posts which
was scheduled to have been held in
Skowhegan Thursday afternoon. WAS
cancelled for the present. because of
the illness of Department Com
mander. PerleY Lord. 1t is expect
ed that the Legion meetings plan
ned for last Thursday will occur at
later date. but probably not until
the roads are in condition for auto
mobile ira nSpOrtatiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
.12-Year-Old School
Children Are Using
Narcotics Says Jury

FL Pasco. Tex. Feb. 16-Scoros Of
school children of FL pasco. some as
young as II years, are being taught
the use of narcotics. the Federal
grand jury reported in a written
statement addressed 20 the Federal
district court an citizens Of FL Pasco.
Seventy-seven indictments were
e-turned. most Of them alleging Mo-
lation of the Harrison narcotic law,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Tuohy Bound Over
to Superior Court
for Forging Check

Norwalk. Conn. Feb. lG-lIarold
L. Tuohy of Naugatucll, WAS bound
over to the superior court today in
bonds of $1,000 on a charge Of pass
ing 4 forged check for $3.50 1T a 10
cal hotel. Tuohy passed as Maurice
Archdeacon, outtielder Of the Detroit
Americans. while at Il hotel here and
the check he endorsed bore a sigma :
ture purporting to be that Of Joe
Dusan. third haseman of the New
ork Americans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

Members OF the Priscilla kcDekah
Lodge are requested to meet at the
]. q. O. II. lodge rooms Saturday
afternoon. at 40 O'Clock, to attend
in body the funeral service OF
their beloved sister. Mrs. Nellie
Russell Copp. which will be held at
200 o'clock in the Federated church
and viii be conducted by the past or
of the Federated church, Rev. Geo.
l4Oring InurlOW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

from Frankfurt and the o'ne NJ
Paris. who claimed they nau
ceived their full commission.
The Swiss judge dismissed d. VI /
with costs and the jewels, III
main in q Swiss bank II ns
ownership has been estapl,sr,i III
ex-Empress Zita, widow o. =
the Hungarian government, ~ 4
cerned in the final dispcI
gems. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Daniel Gilman

Funeral service Of Daniel Gilman
who died Thursday afternoon, will be
held this Saturday afternoon at 1890
at the undertaking parlors of Lord
and Caswell. The service will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. Herbert l.. Mich
OILS. pastor of the Centenary Metho-
dist church and the remains will he
placed in the tomb at the Southside
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
Austrian Jewels
Cause Argument

deneva. Feb. L. (Mail.) - The
crown jewels Of the late Emperor
Carl. OF Austria. valued at $750,OOO,
were the subject recently of a law
sun IN tne Swiss courts. The Jewels
were attached by two jewelers.. one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17
HeseIton Property to be recommended

The committee composed of Elmer
f.. Greenwood. chairman Robert s.
cole and Walter Z. OrdWay, Who
takes the place of Representative
Leslie T.. Jacobs. who moved to Au-
burn recently, appointed by the sell
ectmen to select a desirable location
for a new high school building have
announced that at the annual town
meeting to he held on the second
Monday in March. they will recon-
mend the Heselton property on les
elton street.
The committee have procured an
option on this property at $1,000
which will expire one week after the
annual town meeting. This is a III Sc
lot and will give ample athletic
grounds and as it is just off the
business district and while in the
center of the town not far distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing appointments were made by the
Probate Court within and for the
county Of Kcnncbec on the twelfth
pointees duly qualified on said date:
HERBERT L. FOSTER of Winthrop.
executor Of the will Of MARIA G.
LOWELL. late Of Winthrop, deceased.
ia, executor Of the win Nof PHRONIE
l.. KNOWLES. late Of Manchester. de-
CORA L. AREY. OF vassalboro. ex-
ecutrIx Of the will Of LEONARD J.
ADA +. KITCHEN. OF Waterville.
executrix Of the will OF JOHN x.
KITCHEN. late Of Watervillc. deceased
RHODA w. DENISON. Of North At
tleboro, Mass. exscntrix Of the WI nr, 81
Attleboro, Mass. deceased, and Harry
A. Denlson Of Waterville. agent
ecutor Of the will Of LIZZIE A.
MELVIN II. SIMMONS, OF Halo.
well. administrator Of the estate OF
GEORGE r. SIMMONS. late Of Halo
EDWARD i; !, Johnson ms, y, Of so Hs .,s r
Of DORA r. HOVEY, late of Augusta.
deceased. and VIM. r. Ayers OF Angus
Ia, agent.
LUCY CARR READ OF Auburn, An
droscoggin county. administrative or
Tho estate Of LOUISE BUTTON, late Of
Mt Vernon. deceased.
JOHN +. SPROUL Of Windsor. adj
| ministrator OF the estate of MOSES A.
WARE. late OF Windsor. deceased.
RUBY NJ. WOOD RUSSELL. OF
! Pennington. Franklin County. execu-
trix of tho will of MARY j.. WOOD,
late Of Vassalboro. deceased.
WILLIAM r. JOHNSON of Angus
ia, guardian Of ABBIE &. JOHNSON
of Augusta. ,,
UNION SAFE DEPOSIT & TRUST
| COMPANY. Of Portland. Maine. execu-
| tor Of the will of FREDERIC r..
BOOTHBY, late Of Waterville, de-
/ ceased.
!. CARROLL FELLOWS of Fayctte,
adminst rator of the estate of ARLET-
F., TIA CAROLINE FELLOWS, late OF
said Fayette, deceased
Attest: II. w. LEIGHTON.
! Register of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

Mrs. S. L. knight, who has been
in town assisting in the care of her
daughter, Mrs. Francis Spofford. no
is i'll with pneumonia at her home
on Bloomfield street. returned to ner
home in Oakland Friday noon. Her
daughter. Mrs. Grace Whitney of
Portland, is here taking her mothers
place in the Spofford home. Many
friends of Mrs. Spofford will be
pleased to learn that she is some
what better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

ployee. Manufacturers Of component
parts sold on low margin. some
charges hardly covering the cost
Sir Herbert thought the British
workers had something to learn in
this respect.
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fehln. sat. ct

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice
by given that on the fifth "a!
ruary 1928. Cassie Turcotte q
boro in the County Of kennss -
by the Probate Court for inc -
Kennebec. duly appointed acn1
triX of the estate of Ella fo!s
Augusta in said County. Co. 80
that on the same date said 49,
cote qualified for and aecep'"
trust. ,,curoyi
Attest: +. W. LEiSsIpr IN,
foh1 q col Of -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here
by given that on the first day OF
February 1923. Emma A. Winter of
Augusta in the County of kennebec'
was by the Probate Court for the
County of kennebec duly appointed
administrators of the estate of t:
Frank Winter. late of Augusta in said
County. deceased. and that on the same
date said Emma A. Winter qualified Tor
and accepted said trust.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON,
Register OF Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is ! :
given that on the fifth day Of
airy 1928. Cassie Turcotte q
boro in the County Of kenneH
by the Probate Court for tae
of Kenneboc, duly appointed ~
tratriX of the estate Of Ida D
late of Augusta in said Ceuau.
ceased. and that on the same GJ
Cassie Turcotte qualified fer VI
cepted said trust. -,,,rror
Attest: X. W. LEiunaIs
Register Of Fns
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feh17,sat.3t

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here.
by given that on the thirtieth day or
January 1928. Lewis A. Burleigh, Jr.
Of Augusta in the County of Kennebec,
was by the Probate Court for the Coun-
ty of Kennebec. duly appointed admin
istrator with will annexed of the es--
tate of Samuel 4. Ficklen, late of
Washington. d. G.. deceased. and
that on the same date said Lewis A.
Burleigh. Jr. qualified for and ac-
ccpted said trust.
Attest: il. W. LEIGHTON
Register of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-17

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here
by given that on the seventh day of
February. 1928. George w. Richards of
Newton Mass. was by the Probate
Court for the County of Kcnnebec,
duly appointed administrator of the es-
tate of John Richards. late of Somer-
vifle. Mass, decee sed. and that on the
same date said George w. Richards
qualified for and accepted said trust.
and II. +. Jones of Fayette was duly
appointed agent.
Attest: f. w. leighton.
Register of Probate.
fail n "a ~