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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

Fife French and Mrs. Frank East
man gave a reading along the same
line. Musical sketches were conduct
ed by Mrs. Maxfield and Mrs. Sar-
gent.
The not meeting will be held with
Mrs. p. J. Clicord.
Otis Nelson and son of Nova
Scotia, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
z. NJ. Ainslee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Hurley Marlboro Mayor

Marlboro. Mass. Dec. 4-James NJ.
Hurley, former Representative and
for eight years postmaster here. was
elected mayor today, defeating Mayor
Edward p. Simoneau. by 217 votes.
The vote was Hurley 1895; Simoneau
2SO9.
The election was held under the
new charter adopted by the voters at
the state election last year and pro-
viding for partisan city admin
istration.
Seven ward councilmen at large
were elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Defer Walton Hearing
On Criminal Charges

Oklahoma City. Okla, Dec. f.
Criminal proceedings against former
Governor J. =. Walton for alleged
offenses during his tenure of office
were DELAYED in district cour- here
today until December q. The court
set that date for hearing Wa'io,,'s
motion to quash the six indictments
in which he is charged with Divert
ing state funds 70 his own use and
prohibiting ali assembly of the state
legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Re.elect eastman

Newburyport, Mass, Dec. 4-Mayor
Michael Eastman was reelected by
a majority Of 3S2 votes over Dr..
Walter N. Brown in today's election,
In the campaign Cashman's extern
Slve highway policy had been severe
~ criticized, his opponent claiming
that too much money was being
spent.
Ihree councillors were reelected
anu the voters voted decisively
agalns 1.-THE licensing of places for the
sale of Notwithstanding beverages
The vote on the latter question was
yes, 1858; no, 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Little Opposition in c.rd,a.

Gardner. Mass. Dec. 4-Due to the
ract that four of the five councillors
running for reelection were unop-
posed and that no mayor was to be
chosen this year. very light vote
was cast i'll the city election today.
IN the only contest Adolph Tourigny,
candidate for reelection to the
council Ill Ward Two. was defeated
by Charles Z. Frenney by n margin
of IS votes. Three members of the
school committee were reelected
without OPPOSITION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
GreenIer SueeessfuI

Haverhill. Mass. Dec. $.--Dr. Will
liam j. Greenler, the Republican can
didate for state representative for the
4th Essex District in the special cleo
ton to fill the vacancy caused by the
Death. of George P. Webster, was elect
ed oyer former Representative Charles
LIE Morrill,. Progressive
candidate. by a majority of So votes
today. Greenler received 2344 votes to
MorrilPs 22S6. 1t was iQ4imated to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Cronin in HoIyckc

Holyoke. Mass, Dec. 4-Mayor
John F. Cronin was e-elected mayor
of this city in todays municipal cleo
ton by majority of 3,o63 votes over
the other two candidates. Seth L..
Bush and John +. Donoghuc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
New Jersey G. o. P.
State Committee
Endorses Coolidge

( Trenton, n. J.. Dec. 4.-Unanimous
endorsement of President Coolidge as
the most desirable and available
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation next year was given by the
Republican State committee at q
meeting here this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
SawteIIe AGAIN in Leomin.+sr

Leomlnster, Mass, Dec. 4-Mayor
Henry r. Sawtelle was reelected to-
day without opposition for a fifth
term of two years. Winthrop NJ
Mayo was elected councillor at large
10 I'LL vacancy. The other three
councillors Were reelected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Salem Elects Mayor
(Continued from PAGE One)

In ward 9 the winner had a margin
OF three votes and the other sue
cessful candidates had majorities
running from this up to 100. There
will probably be recounts in all con-
tests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Chicopee Chooses Grise

Chicopen, Mass. Dec. 4-Mayor
Joseph NJ. Grise' by a majority of
1913 today reelected in four
cornered fight. The other candi-
dates were former Mayors James f.
Hieeins and Daniel J. Coallley and
Albert Ducharme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

In; '1S46 and was engaged in business
in Norwalk up to- the time of his
death. He was married in 1870 to
Miss Sarah v. Whiting Of Franklin.
Mass In 1894 Mr.. Keller was the
flret mayor OF Norwalk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Name Councillors

Peabody, Mass, Dec. 4-Four citv
councillors were re-elected at today's
election here. There was no mayo
rally contens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Grammar School Notes

Great interest is being manifested by
the pupils of Winthrop Grammar
school in the saving contest which
runs for the last two weeks of school.
The school bank. which has been es-
tablished only a few weeks. is rum
ming a contest to zee which of the five
rooms will make the greatest number
of deposits in the next two weeks. At
the present time there are over 135 de-
positors with a total Of over SIPS in
deposits in this bank. At the end of
the first two days of the contest Miss
Towards room leads. with Mr.. Jor-
dams room a close second. Business
has increased so that it was necessary
to elect a second teller. Harold Maxim
is cashier and Helen Beatty and AIDE
line Auclair are tellers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

Manchester. N. H.. Dec. Brood
ing over recent deaths in the family,
it is believed, was the cause Of the
death of Miss Sadie Darby, 46. at
3S1 Belmont street. Search of the
house by the police. resulted in the
attic suspended by a window cord.
In the opinion Of the medical referee,
the woman had been dead a num-
Der of hours. - :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

night that recount would be sought
owing to the closeness Of the result.
Morrill, previously served seven years
In the legislature as a Socialist repre-
sentative
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Winthrop Grange Hold All Day Meet

Winthrop Grange held an all day
meeting Tuesday for the election of
officers. Dinner was in charge of
Mrs. Frank TAYLOR and a fine dinner
was served. The following officers
were elected: Master. c. E. Long
fellow; Overseer. Wilder Frazee;
Lecturer. Mrs. Abbie Edwards; Ste
ward. Fred Soper; Asst. Steward,
Frank Taylor; Chaplain, Mrs. L. H.
Millspaugh: Treasurer. Miss Ellen
Alden: Secretary. L. H. Millspaugh;
Gate Keeper. Harry Haskell; Ceres,
Mrs. c. E. Longfellow: Pomona. Mrs.
Wilder Frazee; Flora, Mrs. Charles
Marble; Lady Asst. Steward, Mrs.
F. H. Taylor; Pianist, Mrs. w. P.
Briggs.
The following program was pre-
scented. in charge of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. n. KimbalI: Vocal solo, Back to
Maine" L. H. Millspaugh: remarks,
WALLACE Slipp of Capital Grange.
Augusta; Piano solo, Mrs. w. P.
Briggs: talk on Agriculture in the
South" by Rev. C. +. Sargent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Howells Of Ban
~ are the guests Of relatives in this
lily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Former 1t. Gov. Connecticut Dies

Norwalk. Conn.,. Dec. edwin O.
Keller, former lieutenant governor
of Connecticut. died at 9.45 o'clock
tonight following a nervous break
down.
Mr.. Keeler was born in Ridgefield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

csorge Hodgdon Of Brunswick was
BUSINESS caller in Gardiner Tues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Gard of Tha1nka

We wish to thank the many friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
the beautiful floral offerings during our
recent bereavement.
MRS. LEON GREENLEAF AND
FAMILY,
MRS. EMMA M. STORY.
MRS. FRANK LAPHAM,
MRS. FRANK DULY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

Mrs. Georgia James. who has been
~ euest of her sister. Mrs. Peterson
- Nollaston. Mass, has returned to
-, home in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Mrs. Howard Entertains

WIS., T1UWdTU
Miss Laura Howard entertained at a
family dinner party Sunday in honor
Of her birthday and that of Willis
Cobb. A delicious dinner was served
to the following guests: Albert Young.
distinguished as the oldest man in
town; Orcn. Ellery, Willis and Frank
Cobb, Mrs. Mary Hobson and two
grandchildren. Edison House. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sewall Raymond and Miss Rose
RAYMOND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Old Council Wins

Waltham, Mass. Dec. 1.-THE old
city council was reelected. The voters
expressed disapproyal Of the licensing
OF sales of Notwithstanding beverages,
1883 to 207e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Annual Christmas Party BY Patience
Stanley CHAPTER D. A. r.

The annual Christmas party by
Patience Stanley chapter. D. A. R..
will be held December 7th.. at Win
throp House. Each member is asked
to bring one gift, joke and money
for payment of dues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
GARDINER

r,n Art Club win meet with Miss
Edith varney' Hallowell' Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

Mrs. ]. p. Bishop was hostess of
the Literary Club Monday evening.
Roll call was observed by the favor
lite Household Remedy. A map drill
was conducted by Mrs La Verne
Foster. A paper on. 1.-THE Black
Shirt of Italy," was read by Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

Harold Weymouth, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jerome Weymouth, fell while
at play on the school grounds Tues
day afternoon and broke his arm.
He was climbing on the braces of the
flag pole and lost his balance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Annual Sale Ladies' Aid Brown Me-
Iss.s....s..:.sI E.I.....,l.

memorial ChIIfch Thursday
The annual sale of the Ladies' Aid
of Brown Memorial church will be
held Thursday afternoon at the
church vestry. The usual line OF
useful and fancy articles will be Of
fered for sale and a pleasant oppor-
tunity furnished for friends to greet
each other. A supper will be served
from 5 to Z. in charge of Mrs. Jennie
Harmon. Mrs. Lottie ID. Wakely, Mrs.
Mabel Wiley. Mrs. Fife Gerald. The
entertainment planned for the even
ing will be postponed to later date.
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Decker
were business visitors in Augusta
Tuesday forenoon.
F. l.. 'Besse is passing the week in
Boston.
Mrs. Della y. Pratt was an all day
visitor in Waterville Tuesday.
Ole l.. Gerald has sold the Hanni-
gan farm. so called, to il. w. Easter
of New Brunswick who will occupy
it as home.
Mrs. Evie Rolfe returned Tuesday
from visit in Winslow with her
sister, Mrs. Scott Drummond.
Mrs. Ethel NJ Ryan of Waterville
was in town Tuesday to visit the
family of her brother Clarence Glib
son.
Miss Vera Grant has gone to Port
land to remain for a time at the
home of Mrs. Ethel Wood Meloon.
Charles Jose of Biddeford has en-
tered the employ of the Whitman Re-
frigerator factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith of Getchell
street. Waterville. were recent bust
ness visitors in town.
Among the bushes visitors in Wat
erville Tuesday were Eben S. Gordon.
+. E. Whitman, Mrs. Fred Walker,
Mrs. Frank Crummett.
Mrs. l.. s. Eastman was hostess
to the members of the Arcana Club
Tuesday afternoon. There was a
good attendance of members and an
interesting program. Mrs. Nettie
Keene president, presided. Roll call
responses were from Washington.
Mrs. Addie +. Holt gave Poems Of
the Revolution. Mrs. Edith r.
Brown. a paper on Washington Try
ing. Rose Angel a selection from
Carolyn Wells, Mrs. Lottie S. Cain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
Winthrop High Basketers to Play
First Game Season Friday

The first basketball game of the
season will be played Friday even
ing at the Town hall. when the high
school boys will meet the Lewiston
Lone Stars. and the high school
girls will play the grammar srhool
girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05

The annual Glee Club concert I'M
der the auspices of the high school
Seniors will be given by Colby Glee
Club Dec. 11th., at the Town Hall.
The concert is sure to be pleasing
one, and will be followed by the
Senior class dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-05
CLINTON
Funeral Of Mrs. George Furber

The funeral services of the late
Mrs. George Furber will be held
Thursday forenoon at ten o'clock at
the Baptist church with the pastor
and Rev. Sidney Wakely in attend
ance. Burial will be made at Mobiles
Ferry cemetery. The members of
Clinton Grange are invited to attend
the services and occupy seats togeth-
err.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07

rushing good-naturedly, but wildly,
across the field, laid down a barrage
of flowers ON the presidential party.
What had started as a quiet sere-
made was turned into a wild rush OF
eager children when each, anxious to
present a boquet to either the presI-
rent or Mrs. Harhing, took the short
curse OF hurting the flowers at them.
The president and his wife were COM
PEELED to ward off the rain Of bios
SONS.
Most of the program had gone off as
scheduled, when. with a wild whoop,
the older children rushed from the
bleachers onto the field. Marines from
the barracks here had been stationed
before the stands and. although they
stopped the Germans at Belleau wood,
they felt themselves helpless when
charged by thousands of rushing chill
dren.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07
MONTANA NEWS NOTES
Told Tales Concerning
the Treasure State and
M~ontanans

Mrs. Tony Early. a resident of Rec
Lodge or OF the immediate vicinity
since 1888, died recently at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. William Roberts
In Seattle, Washington.
Business meetings, church services,
a trip through the p~enitentiary and a
banquet comprised the program for the
opening day OF the annual state con-
v~entIon held by the Knights OF Column
bus at Deer Lodge.
While Irrigating In his field, Matt
KAHN. a farmer living two miles north
of Dillon was struck and instantly
killed by lightning. He was 81 years
old and had lived in Dillon and vicinity
for more than 20 years.
One OF the most remarkable specl-
mems Of the equine family is being
shown In Lewistown by Its owner, w.
o. Spencer. The horse is most unusual
in that Just above the hoof OF each
foot two horns, each about six inches
long protrude, giving the animal the
appearance Of a modern Pegasus.
The free clinics held IN Butte, Ana
conda and Bozeman recently by DR..
l.. W. AlIard, head of the o%rthopedic
work at ST. yincent's hospital. Billings,
and well known for his almost mIracu-
ious work among crippled children and
adults, were unusually successful and
attracted attention from every part Of
the state.
The farming section between Park
City and Laurel was visited by a ter
rifle wind and hard hail storm recent
ly. Sugar beets, alfalfa and garden
truck which were up were beaten to a
pulp. Trees were stripped Of leaves
and fruit blossoms riddled. Alfalfa
destroyed, In most cases would have
been ready to cut In two weeks.
Coach specials from all terminal
in the state Il Shelby on July 2
and 3 is contemplated by the Great
railway, according to inform
alton received by ]. #. Kelly, general
agent at Billings. Mr.. Kelly explained
that IL there were sufficient numbers
Of calls for \ special out of Billings
On either Of these dates, q train would
arranged from that point.
That q saving Of &3,217g1 was eff
'ected during the last rear as a re-
'uif of installing m electrically opsr-
tied pump 1T the city water plant, at
Roundup. and that the pressure avail
lbie for nrs protection IL Is per cent
with the electric pump than
the old team pump are facts
Aown In = statement Of cost OF oper
prepared by Commissioner Of
Fred ouinnesl.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07

Fergus county now has a woman
deputy sheriff. She is Mrs. winifred
Fl. Mccain OF Roy. and she Is consid,
cred to be especially qualified for the
position.
With an estimated velocity Of about
80 miles an hour, a wind storm said to
be one Of the worst that ever hit this
part OF the state, struck Hayre a few
days ago. Several small buildings
were blown over, car tops were blown
off and windows broken.
Glendive is soon to have a modern
bath house, which will include dress
ing rooms for men and women, and
shower baths, at the community swim
ming pool. provided the citizens CO.
operate In Its construction as they did
when the pool itself was built, and IL
Ia confidently expected they will.
Montey Jewell. e~ight-year-old boy OF
Hamilton, 80 miles south of Missoula,
was recently discharged from a hos
pltal, cured OF spotted fever. This 10
the first case Of complete recovery
from the spotted fever this year and
one OF the few cases IN record of re-
covery from the disease in this vicinity.
Another event for the heavy enter
tainment schedule 10 July was won by
Great Falls when the Montana State
Sportsmen's tourney dates were an
nounced changed TO June % and 80 and
July I and 9. The shoot will be under
- 1s-~~f~w - tLa 0~x4s Eufu nn{
and Gun club and was originally set
for June 81, -, % and "a.
Prof. j. w. Gray. agronomist at tho
Fergus county high school, and George
A. Scott of Helena, federal and state
statistician on crop and livestock con-
ditions. have just returned from an
extended tour through eastern Fergus.
Particular attention was paid TO the
grasshopper situation and the obssrv-
ers found that the pests were Matching
out freely In several districts,
Butte's streets were flooded recently
when a heavy electrical storm struck
the city. bringing a heavy downpour Of
rain and hail that lasted for more than
an hour. Storm sewers we're made
quate to carry away the torrents that
into buildings and Easements in the
business district. while many cellars in
the r~esidetial district On the fiat south
the railroad tracks were flooded.
A plea for an international mind, an
International consciousness, and an in
ternational heart OF good will was
made to The Billings Rotary club by
Charles q. Titus. a member OF the in
tsrnatlonal committee of the Young
Christian association. Mr.. Titus
took for his subject, The Challenge of
the New Day" and held the close at
OF his audience from his open
ny remarks 10 his closing sentence.
Ben Loga. q successful farmer living
three miles east Of Iavina. ID being
nailed by his friends as the coming
ms mpion wheat grower OF district No.
In the statewide summer tiIlage con-
s~s being conducted By the Montana
Development association.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07
Until recently the university at Mis-

Until recently the university at Mis-
soula has offered dormitory accommo
dations to only about 1875 students, but
with the completion OF North and
South halls about 342 students will
be housed. These buildings. costing
approximately $4,000 furnished. ara
OF three stories with basement, and are
OF fireproof construction. Each Ia di.
vided into two separate units which,
together, will accommodate about 90
students.
The clergymen of the Episcopal do
cese Of Montana who attended the re-
cent convention of the diocese in Great
Falls took a decided stand against
intolerance, which speakers asserted
is daily becoming a more serious men,
ace to the welfare of the country and
Its people and adopted a resolution
declaring that the Episcopal church
of the Montana diocese sets Its face
steadfastly against such unchrIstian
practices
After several weeks Of investigation,
II was found that Dawson county has
nearly enough money to construct the
new bridge across the Yellowstone at
Glendive, with federal aid and that
expenditure Of the money IN secured
the county commissioners can proceed
without the necessity Of a bond Issue.
The board of county commissioners
met In special session and fixed the
special election for August 10 TO sub
NIT the matter TO the voters Of the
county for their approval.
From six inches to two feet OF mud
and debris cover the ranch home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Ahern at the Har-
vat ranch near Livingston. as well as
the grounds Of that once beautiful To-
cation, az the result OF the cIoudburst
which broke seemingly at the top OF
the Hnrvat hill and came down In a
raging torrent. carrying earth and
rocks In Its rush of waters. The water
rose to such a height that II was run
ning In the back door and out Of the
front door of the Ahern home and fol-
the storm IL was necessary TO
remove the mud from the living rooms
with q shovel.
There has not been a season In the
last 10 years when the prospect OF good
crops In 0aIlatin county has been 80
favorable ~ now" That was the way
one OF the big ranchers Of Gailatin val
leg oppressed himself while discussing
the recen rains and warm weather.
He further stated that, in his knowl-
edge of the county. there never was
such optimism felt By the growers OF
grain ~ at this particular time. and
that the encouraging conditions not
,niy pervadsd the rursl disfrfctss but
wsrs beinS felt BY all business men
Claud @. Gray. receiver Of the Bank
Hng corporation. has bssn appointed re
ssivsr Of ths Corporation Loan com
,Any also. By Judge w. H. Poormsn,
"a the district court. The company
vas Owned and operated by tbs bank
ng corporation =
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Richardson
signed a bill which would make any
person not eligible to citizenship In the
United States or any company of which
a majority Of the members are aliens
Ineligible to citizenship. disqualified to
act as guardians In any estate consist
ing Of real property.
The bill is intended to prevent land
owning by Japanese who 1t has been
charged. have followed the custom OF
becoming guardians OF their native
born minor children.