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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

Department has taken a hand in the
disturbed situation growing out of
the Presidential campaign in Hon.
duras to the extent of expressing to
the Central American Republics it's
hope that the concord recently ne
gotiated here will not be disturbed
and Informing Honduran officials
that the United States regards with
disfavor any attempt by a govern
ment to perpetuate itself except by
constitutional processes.
Washington, Dec. 2S-Not only the
diplomatic phases of the bootleg
scandal growing out of the pre-
Christmas raid which has resulted in
ii arrests but the whereabouts of
the missing list of alleged purchas.
ers seized at the time and liquor
selling conditions generally in Wash
ington. are engaging the attention OF
members of Congress while District
of Columbia and Federal officials
wrestle with their own angles Of the
problem.
Washington, Dec. 28-E. Y.
Clarke. formerly high in the coun-
ellis of the Ku Klux Khan, has been
attempting for months to destroy
the order according TO a statement
issued by Milton Elrod, director of
it's department of publication and
education. after the publication of
Mr.. Clarke's demand for reform
solution.
New York, Dec. 2S-The Woodrow
Wilson Foundation today observed
the 9th anniversary of the former
presidents birth with a luncheon at
the Biltmore Hotel. Speakers in
cluded former Secretary of Com
merce- William c. Redfield, Norman
H. Davis and Mrs. Charles L. Tiff
fanny.
New York, Dec. 28-The murder
Of Miss Estelle Phillips, who was as
saulted and strangled to death in an
uptown rooming house last October,
was described at the scene of the
crime last night by Frank Benner,
alias Collins, erstwhile chef in hos
pitfalls and on passenger liners and
plain cook in lumber camps of Maine
and Michigan woods. Benner, who
was arrested after a quick witted
employment agency clerk had recog-
nized him from a photograph fur
nished by the police, was taken to
the rooming house after an alleged
confession and was recognized by
Mr.. Barry. former proprietor of the
building. as the man who occupied a
room on the same floor with Miss
Phillips and who was seen hurrying
away a short time before the body
was found.
New York, Dec. determination of
1924 horses for the, ten big stakes to
be run at the Spa next year and in
1925 have been. received by the Sara
toga Association for the Improve
ment of the Breed of Horses. 1t was
announced today. Late mails from
the Pacific coast may increase the
Grand Union Hotel. United States
Hotel. Spinaway, Consolation and
Saratoga stakes and the Grab Bag
handicap all for two year olds, will
be run in 1924 and the Travels,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
NEWS BRIEFS

Trent. Italy. Dec. 2S-The village of
Sslter near here was almost COM
%etely destroyed by fire yesterday.
sSandreds Of persons were MADE
Rome. Dec. 2S-The beneficence of
@s Holy See toward relief work in
~ntral Europe has reached a total
y y. more than 100000, according to
ne Tribune.
4 London, Dec. 2s-The Westminster
Ss1e!te. which recently reported IN
sps.ail the prospects of a renewal OF
russo. British relations prints today
word of caution" saying that
S.eat harm will be done If too much
expected In the way of economic
s ssasnts to be derived from such an
sn saI The leaders OF Russia have
n ~, changed in principle, ths news
Spsr asserts. Russia, 1t continues,
~ overned by the executive uf the
~. Munist party which is quite nm
Sssapulous. and it will be rnany years
ss re the Central Soviet is repre-
"a t slve enough or strong enough
uske the control from this body.
washington. Dec. 2S.-President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

| Alabama and Saratoga Sales stakes
for three year olds in 1929.
New York, Dec. 2S-Sailor Freed
man of Chicago, tonight has his OPP
portunity to re-establish himself as
a contender in the lightweight divi
sion, when he meets Johnny Clinton
at Madison Square Garden. Not
| long ago considered as a possible sue
cessor to Benny Leonard. Friedman
has of late been in eclipse.
Chicago. Dec. 2S--Following re-
ports that William (Rosy) Ryan.
Giant pitcher; AdolphO Luquc, Gin
cinnati Reds hurler, and a number of
other major league players were
playing exhibition matches in Cuba.
Commissioner Lands conducted an
investigation and today reported the
results. He received word from the
New York club that Ryan has not
been away from his New England
home since the worlds series, he
said, and learned that Luque's only
offense against the rule prohibiting
transforming after certain date.
consisted in playing two games as
an outfielder. He has not received
reports on other players reported to
be playing ball in Cuba, he said.
Wayland, Mass, Dec. 2S.-State
police, dragging the Sudbury river
here early today. expressed the be-
lief that four persons had persisted
when an automobile driven by Ar
thur p. Beaudreau of Cambridge
crashed through a wooden railing
and plunged into 20 feet Of water
in the river last night. After hours
of dragging, the bodies of Beaudreau
and Frank Noodle, six year old son
of Mrs. Bertha Noodle, Beaudreau's
housekeeper. were recovered.
Toxic, Dec. 2S.-(By The A. P.)
While announcement of the resig-
nation Of the Japanese cabinet ap-
pears to have been somewhat pre-
mature, in view of developments
growing out of the attempted assas-
sination yesterday of Prince Regent
Hirohito, has requested the men,
bers Of the cabinet to continue in
Office for the present and they are
not expected to retire before the
meeting of the Diet on January 20.
Coconada, British India, Dec. %.
If Mahatma Gandhi is not re-
leased from prison within year to
receive the charter of the Swaraj,
or Home Rule party. the natives of
Indian should without hesitation I'M
furl the flag of the Indian republic,
said the noted non-co-opcrationist
leader, Mahomet Ali. in opening the
Indian national congress here on
Thursday.
Berlin, Dec. 2S.-The conviction
at Dusseldorf of DR.. Gruetzner, for
mer German governor of Rhenish
Prussia, and several German officers
for completely in the separatist riot
ing of September 80. is "only too
likely to reduce the possibilities of
an understanding" between France
ana Germany, says a semi official
statement issued last night.
Paris. Dec. 2S.-The Seine. like
most of the other rivers in France,
is rising rapidly. fed by the melting
snow and the ceaseless rain and
Parisians are beginning to get nery-
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Paper Company Opens
New First Aid Room

Orono. Dec. 2S-The new First Aid
room in the International Paper
Company plant is now ready for bus.
mess. and under charge of Miss Eu.-
genia Virgie, graduate nurse. She
has had her first case, two men with
injuries to the hands threatening
blood poisoning. 90
The rooms are furnished In white,
with all the necessary fittings for
first aid work including beds that
may be used II a patient cannot at
once be taken to the hospital. There
are three rooms in the suite, the
third being lavatory and bath. Miss
Virgie viii not only be on duty at the
rooms, but will do visiting work in
the home of the employees having
made 125 such visits in December
and done $50 dressings at the mill.
On Christmas, by direction OF the,
employees. Miss Virgie was present.
ed with three $50 gold pieces from
them, by ], H. stinchfield. the super
intendent,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

Coolidge is taking advantage of the
lesSencd pressure of public affairs
due to the congressional recess and
the absence of many officials from
Washington for the holidays to de-
wise solution of the long vexing
merchant marine problem which has
resolved itself for the present into
three phases. one is the selection
of Il new chairman of the shipping
board, which has been made neces-
sary by adverse action of the Senate
commerce committee on the NOM
ination of Edward p. Earle, of Chi
cago, new chairman of the board.
Another is the formulation of def
mite policy for operation OF the
government-ow merchant marine
and third is settlement of the ques-
ton of the extension of the coast
wise shipping laws to the Philip
pines.
Paris. Dec 2S.-(By A. P)-The
body of Lieutenant Grenadan, COM
mander of the missing dirigible Dix
nude has been found in Sicilian wa
ters, it was officially announced this
morning.
Paris, Dec 2S.-(By A. PO-The
Dirmude has vanished again. Not one
word has been added to the message
received indirectly from In Salan, the
Sahara desert, which said that the
dirigible had been seen at eight
O'Clock on Wednesday morning and
consequently the hopes raised last
night were growing DINNER this
morning. Airplanes from the Biskra
and Touggourt bases. and also from
Tunis, have been sent over the desert
to renew their searches for the miss
ing ship in view of the In Salah re-
port, but up to an early hour this
morning they had reported nothing.
Other planes from the Hussein Bey
center have been rushed to Biskra
to join in the hunt.
Lansing, Mich, Dec. 28.-Five
buildings have been burned here in
a fire that started at midnight and is
still raging. Firemen declare they
cannot save the ten story new Prud-
den building and that probably one
or more additional buildings will be
burned. The fire started in the Oak
land building, housing the Regent
Theatre.
New York. Dec. 2S.-William E.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

ing. with subject for the mems di-
vision Poultry" and fer the women's
division Correct Corsetry and Be-
coming Dress: April 10. millinery,
and Mrs. L. w. F'upller will give the
ladies instruction in millinery; May
/, fireless cookers. Miss Clark will be
present and give a demonstration;
June 10. meal planning. Miss Clark
will also be present. July and Au-
gust there will be no meetings.
Sept. 49, fall millinery and Mis- sClark
will give instruction IN how to trim
and make hats; Oct. 3. community
planning meals with Miss Clark
present; Nov. l. basketiy, and in
December it is expected that the
annual planning meeting will be
held.
The men elected the folliwing fiji
GERS: n. B. Fuller. chairman; Chester
G. Bisbee, secretary; Charles S. Colt.
crops leader; Malcolm NJ. Soule, or
charding; Joseph B. Berry, dairyng
Two new members were also Sc
cured for the mems division.
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Bishop Omciates
at Lewiston Wedding

Lewiston, Dec. 2S.-Bishop Walsh
of Portland officiated at the wedding
at st. Joseph's church at 0 o'clock
this morning of Miss Mary Regina
Murphy, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Timothy ]. Murphy of this city, to
Charles Clifton Penney. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles M. Penney of Wood
street.
A trio consisting OF Miss Mildred
Litchfield, soprano, Napoleon San
soucy, bass, and Alphonse Cote,
tenor, with Miss Mamie Pilote at the
organ, sang the Bach-Gounod Ave
Maria, Verdi's Jesu Del Divi and
Vent Creator.
The maid Of honor was Miss Ma
rion ]. Murphy and the best man,
Captain James A. Walsh. The ush-
ers were William p. and George A.
Murphy, brothers Of the bride, and
Joseph w. Shay of Boston and Jo-
seph A. McCusker of Braintree,
Mass.
After the ceremony at the church
an elaborate wedding breakfast and
reception were held at the Dewitt
House. with Mrs. T. J. Murphy. Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

/ Corey who rose from obscure origin
| to the presidency of the United
| States Steel Corpora ton at SO, and
who four years later abandoned his
| commanding position and married a
| musical comedy star after a romantic
| courtShip. intends to settle perman-
! entity in France, according to his as
| sociates in the steel industry. News
that Mr.. Corey intended to follow
in the footsteps of the late Viscount
! Astor in eXpatriating himself be-
| came known when it was disclosed
| last night that farewell luncheon
| had been rendered him q fortnight
| ago by a group of his business in
| Inmates.
Washington, Dec. 2S-Henry C.
| Hall of Colorado, will become chair
man of the Interstate Commerce
| Commission on Jan. for a year. An
| announcement from the commission
| today said that in the method of Sc
| lecting the chairman by rotation,
! Commissioner Hall would succeed
Chairman Meyer who has served
during 1923.
! Philadelphia, Dec. 2S-Poisonous
7 liquor was held responsible for the
deaths of 875 persons in this city
during the present year in a state
ment published by Deputy Coroner
Frank Paul today. This city is wide
| open," he continued. "So-called liq-
nor Is being sold openly OH the cor
ners. You can buy all you want.
! l,ut most of it is poisonous. You
I can't buy the pre-war liquor, for no
| one will sell it. They may call 1t
| imported stuff'but most of it is eth
err moonshine, denatured or colored
alcohol, and is poisonous"
no 1ovy
devoted to giving the freshmen a
good start will open the college year
| of the University of New Hampshire
next fall. With the publication to-
day Of the University calendar for
next year, it was announced that
freshmen would be required to re-
port a week before the other classes
return.
Paris, Dec. %, (By A. P.)-The
| delegation sent him from Greece to
persuade ex-Premier Venizelos to re-
turn home and help unravel Greece's
| political tangls, arrived here today
| after an unpleasant voyage OF eigth
days on the storm-lashed Mediter-
| ranean. Its members were happy to
| discover that their mission had been
accomplished for them by telegraph
while they were on the way.
Boston, Dec. -S-I ne reai SNOW
storm in this vicinity has deposited
an inch of snow on the ground in
the suburbs this forenoon and the
! downfall continued. 1t was mixed
at times with rain. however. and as
| the temperature was well above the
freezing point the indications were
| that even this belated start of win
| ter weather would prove a fizzle.
| Bronxville, N. Y. Dec. 2S-Ap-
pointment of an anti-bonus commit
| tee by the Leonard S. Morange Post
| of the American Legion was an
nounced today to combat assertions
OF American Legion politicians
that the bonus has the UNANIMOUS en-
dorsement of it's 100000 members.
Washington, Dec. 2S-The State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

SALESMEN-Sell Something Every
body must have (read this line over
again and note that We said musD.
1t is unique u. S. protected article,
eminent ruling. with yearly repeat.
exclusively owned and controlled by
us. If you are an order taker you
should make $40 to $50 a day; if you
are an ambitious salesman you will
clear upward of $40 per day. Most
desirable connection with future for
those who qualify. Jerome Laadt.
Press. S. Dearborn. Chicago.
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WAYNE

On Sunday. Dec. %, Rev. Mr.. Pugs-
ley delivered a very interesting SER
mon on 1.-THE Birth of Christ. There
was special Christmas singing. The
Christmas concert was held Monday
afternoon after the exercises and
Santa Claus appeared and distributed
the presents. A large number were
present and enjoyed the entertain
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence M. Spilier
Of Raymond were guests the first of
the week of Mrs. Spiller's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Foss.
Warren Walton, Kenneth Bisbee
and Alexander Hyland are at home
for the holidays from Kents Hill
where they are attending school
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c. NJ. Penney, the bridal couple and
their attendants in the receiving
line. ~
After an extended wedding trip,
Mr.. and Mrs. Penney will make their
home in New York City. Mrs. Pen
ney, whose father has been for many
years leading merchant in this
city is a native of Lewiston, and q
graduate of Jordan High and of the
st. Elizabeth College in New Jersey.
Mr.. Penney was born in Massa-
chusetts. but lived most OF his life
in Lewiston, being graduate of
Jordan High, and of the University
of Maine in 1917. He is row with
an importing concern in New York
City,
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Farm Bureau Hold Annual Planning
Meeting

The annual planning meeting Of
the Wayne Farm Bureau was held at
the Grange hall Thursday, Dec. q,
with a very good attendance. In the
forenoon the various reports were
given by the different leaders. Pic
lures on health and farm crops were
shown from IL to 1 as the electric
current was shut off on account Of
crew of men who are running new
wires to North Wayne.
A bountiful dinner was served at
noon by the ladies division. In the
afternoon election of officers was
held and plans made for the coming
year.
In the women's division Mrs. Jo-
seph B. Berry was reelected as
chairman; Mrs. Milton Besse, secre-
tary; Mrs. Winfield w. Walton,
clothing leader; Mrs. N. B.Fuller,
foods; Mrs. Chester q. Bisbee, house,
bold management. Four new mem
bers were secured.
The subjects for the coming year
are: Jan. 10. basketry; Feb. IA, bas.
kerry; March 3 will be q joint meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
EMPLOYMENT
Solicitors. canvassers, Agents IS

LARGE CORPORATION-W a
service man in every town to paste up
it's signs on store-keepers' windows.
Excellent opportunity for reliable par
ty. No experience necessary. We also
have attractive proposition for agents
and statesmen. Guarantee Sign Service,
361 w. Superior, Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
Death veteran Boston yeweler

Boston. Dec. 28.-Alanson Bige-
low, whose name Is linked with Bos-
tons jewelry trade, died at HIS
daughters home in Brookline today
at the age Of sc. His daughter, Mrs
Reginald Cary Heath, and three
sons. Alanson, Ernest A. Ind Homer
l.. Bigelow, survive him.
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Help-Male or Female

EARN S. to $20--Weekly copying
names and addresses for mail order
firms. at home. no canvasSing. Our
complete book of instructions, telling
how YOU can secure these names,
copy them and supply them to differ
ent mail order firms. will be sent
to YOU prepaid. for only CSC This is
Your opportunity. Empire Supply
Company, Hartland, Maine.
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EMPLOYMENT
Help-MaIe or Female

TYPIsTs-Earn s25-s10O weekly, spare
time. copying authors manuscripts.
Write r. J. CARNES. authors agent,
CT. Tallapoosa Ga. for particulars.
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BECOME REPRESENTATIVE
concern. Establish yourself perma-
nently. Simplified method selling
shoes factory to wearer. Your daily
profits large. Apply Immediately.
Style-Arch Shoes, Cincinnati.
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Solicitors, canvassers, Agents IS

AGENTS--General agents drop every
thing, sell the Five-In-One Wringer
Mop. A mop, mop stick, scrub
bs.sh. floor scraper and mop wiring
er combined. Light and practical.
Other fast selling specialties. Agents
cleaning up 1900 profit. Territory
to hustlcrs. Fiye-In-One Mfg. Co,
39A, Worcester, Mass.
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Don't Be The Last

Don't be the last person in town to start reading
these Abe Classified Ads
Opportunities that will prove of, value to you
presented here every day. They are all placed in
Abe and 1e2-3 order-so to be found without
any effort delay at all.
These offers are coming and going. An unheard
of bargain may present itself today tomorrow
right here! But it will surely be gone by the time
you know of tiff you the last person in town
to read the classified ads.
The most economical and the most profitable
offers snapped up like the proverbial hot
Try to be the first to the offers that inter-
est you every day.
The A-B-C Classified Ads
Always the Same-In Service
Always Different-In Opportunity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
BUSINESS SERVICE
TAILORING and PRESSING

NEWNESS-ln the appearance of your
clothes is assured If they are Hoff-
manized. Berry the Tailor, 201
Water ST., Augusta.
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10 Satisfy Your Wants You Must Know The ABC Classified
EMPLOYMENT
Solicitors, canvasssrs, Agents 3.

WSnSssSsO ~ SN"v0esvtep S0Ouk8 %
SALEsMEN-Hand coiored calendars.
Hustlers' earnings big. Write Hugh
II. McCleery. Washinyton. Iowa.
WHOLESALE HOUsE-15 successful
years with a strong, well advertised
line for retail trade. We have imme-
date opening for two capable men
with good record. Men able to earn
-FOUR to eight thousand dollars. Per-
Co, Dept. 1852, Cleveland, Ohio.
WIDE-AWAKE manic take charge
e Of our LOCAL Sa trade; Sc to IS a day
starts at once. Write today. Amer
lean Products CO., 1859, American
Bldg, Cincinnati, o.
WINE GRAPE JUICEs-Distributo
England states by concern that is
rated in Dun's-operates from coast
to coast, to sell pure unfermented
juice OF wine grapes and to employ
statesmen on commission basis.-~Ex-
elusive territory contract. Small
cash deposit necessary to cover a
portion Of requirements. Rare OPP
portunity for live man to clean up a
small fortune in his own commune
tty. Our men average 5000 weekly.
797 e. Broadway. Bridgeport, Conn.
WANTED-A man. woman or hustling
high school student. wishing to earn
more money. Be Independent and es-
tablish g business Of your own. SELL
ing Watkins Products. highest quali-
ty. in the city Of Augusta exclusively,
Also openings in other nearby cities.
Write today. j. r. Watkins Co,
Dept. IS, Boston. Mass.
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USED CARS-We are going to reduce
our used car stock at once: If you
want a good used automobile at a
bargain. with rs to choose from. call
at the Wesserunsett Garage Co., 40
Powhattan ST.. directly opposite the
Augusta House.
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EMPLOYMENT
Help Wantsd--F ar ais

CAPABLE GIRL-Or woman at once,
for general housework. Apply morn
ings or evenings. Mrs. Chas. Brown,
107 Grove St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

CLERk-In bakery. One with expert
ence preferred. Apply at Colburn's
Bakery, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

GlRLS-From IS to 22 years, for
night shift. Good wages to those
who are anxious to learn, at Rich
mond Worsted Spinning Co, Rich
mond Maine
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GIRLS-For steady employment. L.
w. Woolworth Co. Gardiner
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Situations Wantsd-FemaIe SO
first class stenog-
/rapher, secretary or bookkeeper with
reliable firm. Best of references.
p. Q. Box 6. Augusta.
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MERCHANDISE
Articles Tor Sale

MILKING MACHINE-Owing TO cell
ing my business ] have an Umpire 3
milk wagon. 1a-inch axle, capacity
800 quarts. made to order. Both used
, only months. Will exchange for
cows. Cyrus Newton. r. 4. Skowhe-
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

SALESMEN-Hand colored calendars.
Hustlers' earnings big. Write Hugh
II. McCleery. Washington, Iowa.
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WEED CHAIN--Lost between North
4 Whtefield and Gardiner Notify Gar
i diner Ken lcbec journal office.