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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

Miss Alice Clarkin. teacher in the
Waterville High school has been I'M
,ble TO attend to her duties during
tho mast week on account OF illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14
NEW HAMPSHIRE

THO aggregate of live stock at
Erighton. Watcrtown and the local
slaughter houses.
This week: Cattle 1853. sheep and
lambs 4oS9, calves 1901. hogs 25.42G.
Last week; Cattle 1881. sheep and
lambs 421a, calves 1901. hogs 2272O.
one year ago: Cattle 2294 sheep and
lambs a293. calves Alps, hogs 20221.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET
Cattle A., sheep and lambs 30, calves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

A.. Grace Wiggin Of the Elm City
. n.ssing a few days in Burnhas as
y y! pa most Of her mother, Mrs. Mary
smedberg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

~. Uateryille Juniors will meet
...;, augusta contestants for the sec
I'D time at the Augusta carnival which
siI, bo held February 10, 16 and II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14
Brighton Live Stock Market

Specially Reported for the kennebec
Journal.)
Stock Yards, Feb. 10.
MAINE,
At Brighton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

,-.sur Miles has resumed his du-
a.. 90 brakeman on the NJ. c. Il. r.
.i,pr passing a few days at his home
in Bumhanl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

Arc Earle Bracket and Mrs. Hen
VI" MoEennev of Clinton were shop
in Waterville yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

#, and Mrs. +. c. True of Clinton
M' raturned to their home after
n.S a few days in Elm City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

u.rold Dubord and Hon. Mar
fin Blaisdell were in Augusta recent
T., nm business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

II 7. White and Mrs. Harvey
Ms NJ Weeks Mills were recent
s '.;,ors in Watcrville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

=, herbert Oddly of skowhegan
MIS- Wateryille over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

~ y, Rice. bookkeeper at Whit
Mis. has been confined to her
son,e by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

ia. Ames of Pittsfeld was a
Caai'h BUSINESS visitor in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

D NJ susi Of pittsfield was a recent
liar in WaterVllle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

frank L. Besse of Clinton was a
ffanIh rs;ness visitor in Elm City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14
ST. Marks Church Services

Special Lcntcn services will begin
this evening at ST. Marks church at
80. Address by the rector. Lent fur
nishos us an opportunity to reconsider
the fundamental issues of our Chris
tian faith IN relation to practical liv-
ing and in the light of modern thought.
In a matter so vital we should guard
carefully against the knowledge false
~ so called" 4tlo world needs n clear
and frank expression OF the truth. and
4 sincere attempt to live it. Holy COM
munlon Thursday morning at $50.
Service and address Friday evening at
80.
The Goth annual meeting of the
Civic League will b. held Tuesday
Feb. 90. at Library hail. starting at
1890 and continuing through the day
One of the features Of this meeting
will be an address delivered by Hon.
Arthur J. Davis of Boston. supcrin-
tcndent of the Anti-Saloon League of
New York and New England. All who
are interested in the work the league
is doing are invited to attend.
The regular Y. NJ. c. A. shop
meeting will he held this evening at
the Maine Central blacksmith SHOP.
r.. j. Coolbroth. pastor of the Ad-
vent church will be the speaker.
Mrs. Mayboll lie ". Brown Of this city
was a recent visitor in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14
ATTRACTIONS

IU..o,te ravlor in Peg O.
Hhines- .Mhe Half Breed" comedy,
w Carnival pictures; ,nco v,dor in
CITY ope'A Adventure" Broken Shad-
me s tSesturing an all star cast winter
eE ~ s.,rsl pictures. comedy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-14

Mrs. MaybCl lie r. Brown Of this city
was a recent visitor in Augusta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
NE W HOMES BUILT
 ON MODERN LINES
Montgomery Company Erect ing California Bungalows y
 Under Restrictions

Developing property with the strict provision that homes of the better sort be built and occupied and not held for speculation, is the ideal which the Montgomery Real Estate and Insurance company Is realizing in Brentwood, West End, it Is de- clared.
 Sixteen modern bungalows already have been constructed by the com pany within the last eighten months, and nine more are now under con struction by the two building crews which are kept at work constantly by the firm
 The sixteen completed homes are occupied, and the majority of the new ones have been sold, according to James B. Drake, vice president, in charge of sales and construction, who is directing the work.
 Arranged Improvements.
 The section adjoining Arlington Place, is one of the best localities in the city, and is within two blocks of the car line. Before beginning the improvement the company arr ranged for the istallation of gas. electric light and power lines and sewerage.
 The best asphalt pavement ard concrete sidewalks were constructed before work on the homes began, it was said. Shade trees and every possible addition to the beauty and comfort of the section was provided for.
 None of tho homes is allowed to cost less than S4,500; no store or business house will, under the pro- vision of the deed to the section, ba allowed to buy land for the erection of store or factory. Apartment houses also are banned from the To- cality.
 The new block of nine homes will cost in the neighborhood of S75,000 to build, it was stated by MT. Drake. They will be completed and ready for occupancy by March 1 If plans work out. At this time it is expected that they will be occupied by owners.
 The success of the development. according to MT. Drake, is duo largely to the fact that the bupga- lows are sold to home owners who live in them. Since selling the first home no resale of a home in the de- velopment has been made, MT. Drake said.
 The best of materials are used in the construction of the Brentwood homes, MT. Drake asserted, and they are constructed along strictly mod- ern lines. all being bunalows, which, he believes, is the coming type or home. They range in price from ss,oo0 to s1O,oo0.
 Of the lot, two are brick bunga- lows, owned by pr. N. c. Glass and K. E. Cooper. One of the new homes has been sold to Johnny Gooch, Pittsburgh, baseball star, who is en- thusiastio over Birmingham and the new development, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
TWO LARGE SALES ENGAGE ATTENTION
Business District Deals Gen. ter Around Two Trans
 actions
,ia1 real estate dickering in

Official real estate dickering in business district property centered last week on two sales of some in- terest-the Kartus Korner. Second avenue and Twenty-first street. and the northwest corner of Sixth avenue and Eighteenth street.
 The first sale was made to Frank Nelson. Jr.. for a consideration of $227000 The sale was closed by A. A. Gambill of the A. A. Gambill Realty company. Rumors were afloat to- ward the end of the week that a re- sale was impending, but definite announcement was not forthcoming.
 The Imperial Land company, com posed of R. A. Brown, R. W. Fonville and w. S. Anderson. bought the cor ner at Sixth avenue and Eighteenth street for $100.000, with the intima- tion that it would be improved with In the next few months.
 The slot faces 40 feet on Sixth avenue and runs back 190 feet on the street. Old residences are on the site now. It was sold by the estates of W. D. Wood, c. F. Manly and the Williamson interests.
 Property of this kind is more alive now than 1t has been for some time, according to Mir. Gambill. A tremen- dous amount of interest is taking place among spectators and busi- ness men here, he declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
ZONINC |S LOGICAL, TUCKER DECLARES
ReaItor Explains How New Ordinance Will Make For
 Best Conditions

Zontnx provisions call for the rcgu- 1ation of the size plot which may be built on, Jerome Tucker, the realtor, points out in g. stateWent outlining the purposes of the ordinance. Ills outline follows:
 "I have endeavored in previous article to point out the reasonableness of zoning regulations from the stand point of the uses to which property may be put. Zoning ordinances also embrace regulations regarding the area of a plot of ground In a city which may be used. It would, Of course, be an intolerable situation if all land in a city were improved loo per cent.
 Tt can be readily seen that Twin g conditions under such cirounstanoes would be almost unthinkaole. Venti- lation, light and wholesome living conditions would be impossible. Even wide streets and alleys would be insufficient to provide proper light and ventilation for residential pur- poses. In strictly business property complete coverage of land area IS gen. erally permissible, even if not always expedient and advisapie.
 'FVentilating apparatus takes care of health requirem ents and artificial lighting provides working conditions. But in residential districts, such methods would be insufficient. When land values become too high for pro fitaible investments in single family detached houses, a more intensive use of property becomes imperative. Il economical housing accommodations are to be provided.
 But while this Is true, certain percentage of all plots of ground must be left unoccupied or unim- proved as breathing spaces. Proper Eoning regulations take care of this need Absence of zonins regulations sometimes tempts the selfish and i'm conslderate land owner to trespass against the rights of tenants by un- wholesome tenement houses. or steal the light and air of his more liberal minded neighbor.
 Proper zoning regulations prevent such selfish offering. In highly re- stricted residential districts, where the sentiment demands it, as low as 35 per cent of the land area is per snitted to be used. This percentage grades up to as high as S5 per cent though rarely as high as this, except ss noted in the case of property given wholly over to business. This city Is peculiarly fortunate with respect to, land area
 Tt Is peculiarly fortunate thus far in the number of sing gle family and detached residences. Our people have not thus far been much given to apartment house living. It is to be expected that as the city grows that this conditions gradually will give way to more intensive use of land Proper. zoning regulations will antici- pate unhealthful and unwholesome developments in this direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
FIRMS FIND SITES HAVE ADVANTAG
Section Between NorWood And Birmingham Proper
 Now In LimeIight

Birmingham has begun to settle down in a realty way, to fill in it's holes of undeveloped territories and reknit the city along solid. perma- ment lines. In addition to ths blooms" of new sections, the ten dency now ie towards finer fabric
 This Is the opinion of several prominent real estate men who have watched the city during the last sew eral decades or loss.
 One of the most potent influences alorg this l5ne Is the soning ordi- nance. 1t Is believed. The gradual elimination of old homes where busi- ness houses surround and petty fac tories about which are relatively fine homes is In process' 1t is said,
 Easy To F1u In.
 Due to the fact that BirmtngnAzn's municipal and industrial facilities have been built with such foresight the filling in tendency meets with little or no natural opposition.
 Of a large number of these spots the section between Eorwood and Birmingham proper, occupying an area approximately six city blocks broad and running practically from Twentieth to Thirtieth streets. Ia st tentio0 from the business world
 One Birmin gham firm-the Buffalo Rock company, bottlers of ginger ale finds the section at Tenth avenue and Twenty-stxth street, the heart Of the district, the finest site for its purpose in it's career.
 Most Desirable Site.
 Acoorddg to Sidney Leo. owner and general manager of the Buffalo Rock company, who has erected 8 modern three-story, fire-proof factory for k.H NzN desirable features of any location.
 "we find it far superior to our site at 1904 First avenue" MT Lee de- clared There is far less congestion, and we find our deliveries quicker than if we were closer to the busi- ness district"
 Mir. Lee commented on the growth of the city to the point where 1t now includes the area in which his factory is situated as business dis trict. We are no longer in out lying territory" he pointed out.
 Smooth paving on Twenty-sixth street. the belt line. which shifts all trains to his factory, lower first cost of building site and other desirable features were mentioned by Mir. Lee as the things he found in the Nor wood "undeveloped spot"
 T find this locality, this particular spot, has one feature l don't think would occur to the average business man or individual. A great many persons, pass our factory on Twenty sixth street, and in doing so our sigr and building Is most conspicuous It is great advertising stunt to put your factory off from other and possibly similar plants"
 The Premier Printing company. another First avenue concern, Is planning to move several hundred feet from the Buffalo Rock plant. The erection of large modern build ing has been completed, and the in- stallation of the printing machinery will be begun soon, 1t is announced.
 Both sites were sold by the Bir- mingham Realty company, wnioh owns a large strip of land in the vii cinity and is seeking to induce busi- ness houses to build there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
20 YEARS DETECTIVE, BECOMES SH0PL|FTER
Woman Blames Work For Yielding
 To Passion For Pilfering

BOSTON, Dec. 22.-After having spent more than 20 years of her life hunting shoplifters In the capacity of store detective. Mrs. Maude Murray of Cambridge turned and became one of the hunted.
 According to her own story she has for the past year and half taken advantage of her intimate knowledge of local stores and personnel and has been offering goods. She planes the work she has been in for her predica- ment.
 T just can't explain" she said, but an irresistible desire to take things comes over mo. Thinking about stealing so much in my work Is to blame."
 A stenographer she did not know caught her stealing in a downtown store and promptly brought about her arrest, at which she wept bit terly. Later in the day she was ar raigned and held for trial It is like ly that she will be sent to the Psy- chopathic hospital for observation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SETS NEW KIND OF
 MARK FOR SALES
Messer-Johnson Company Worked As Two Leave For Honeymoon

Messer-Johnson Realty company set a new record last week, but 1t was not exactly in the realty line.
 Two of the company's most prom ising salesmen simultaneously de- cided to be married. They are Her man R. Manning and Emmett Wigin- ton, both young college men who have. according to President Messer, made brilliant records since coming with the company.
 Due to tho absence of the two salesmen. MT. William F. Johnson, vice president of the company and the bookkeeper. Miss Janette Kearns, MT. Messer humorously declared that the entire works looked like 1t were going to fall on him for the week or SO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Birmingham Will Be Repre- sented By Starke And Others, Belief

Headed by Sam C. Starke, execu- tive secretary of the Real Estate Board, group of Birmingham real tors will attend the national commit tee meeting of the association of real estate boards to be held at Au- gusta. Ga.. January IT. IS and 1s. The purposes of the meeting, as out lined by MT. Starke, follow;
 '"rhe national committee of the National Association of Real Estate Boards will meet at Augusta, Ga, at the Hotel son Air Vanderbilt on Jan uary IT. IS and 19.
 "The National Association of Real Estate Boards Is composed of 475 lo- cal real estate boards in the United States and Canada. with an aggre- gate of about 17,500 realtors. Every year a national convention of all boards Is held. Washington, D. C., has been chosen for the seventeenth annual convention to- be held next June 3-e, inclusive.
 Approaching Meet Hub.
 Tt Is, however the meeting of the national committee at Augusta next month that constitutes the steering wheel for the national association and outlines it's activities for the year. It is thus seen at a glance how important to the boards all over the country is the three-day meeting at Augusta in January.
 "The national committee, aside from ex-officio members, is com posed of one member from each board in the association, who is known as a national committeeman, and represents his board. This means that the meeting at Augusta Is really a gathering ofssome 800 real estate men of professional prominence in their respective fields and of large experience in matters pertaining to real estate in all of it's branches.
 The attendance at these mid winter meetings of the national com mittee is by no means limited to those having official connection herewith and holding a right to vote. All realtors are invited and are welcome. Many executive secre- . taries of the local boards find 1t well worth their time to attend and not only catch inspiration from the large program outlined for the National Association of Real Estate Boards but also gain much from an exchange Of ideas with men in like position.
 O O O Vote To Send Secretary.
 Tt Is for this reason the directors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Augusta Meeting In January
 To Be Important To Realtor

of the Birmingham Real Estate Board recently voted to send their execu- tive secretary to Augusta in January.
 Hill Ferguson has the honor of being the national committeeman from Birmingham. In the event of his being unable to attend the Au- gusta meeting. the Birmin gham board can elect representative to cast It's vote. sa
 While the progress of business at Augusta seems very full indeed for a three-day session, time has been found to include a barbecue to be held at Augustus famous old fishing club.
 Tt IS necessary to mention only few of the broad subjects to be dealt with at this meeting to realize how large is the program of activities of the national association for 1924. It includes many subdivisions under six general headss which are as follows:
 Direct service to- memberboards services to real estate boards as a activities; public relations; state associations.
 Education Included. |
 Under services to the real estate profession as a whole, the sevent,, item is education and it alone has many subdivisions. Indeed, the idea Of putting real estate men on a pro- fessional basis and training the younger men for this profession has taken~ firm hold on the imagination and the organizing ability of the na- tional association.
 Tt Is this new development in the real estate world that has led ro' initiating real estate course in the Birmingham Y. M. c. A. school of technology under the patronage of our local board.
 'It would seem almost unneces- sary to remind a thoughtful Blrming- ham realtor of the importance of this Augusta meeting and the great profit to him of attending, even though his attendance should require some per- sonal sacrifice. This is a day of specialists, 1t is fast becoming a day of professionals in the real estate world. Not only does Birmingham realtor owe something to- himself in the way of keeping in touch with other men in his profession scattered over the country, but he owes much to the profession of real estate by way of cooperation with those who are doing all in their power to elevate 1t and place 1t on a basis not hitherto known.
 Tt is as Bacon said: I hold every man debtor to his profession; from the which as men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, SO ought they of duty to endeavor them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PROSPERITY SEEN
 BY NEW COMPANY
Shook And ChisenhalI Believes Big
 Things In Store For Firm

Big real estate opportunities in Birmingham have insured 8 perma- nent and lucrative future for the firm of Shook & Chisenhall. 104 Twenty-ftrst street, north. within the last three months, members of the firm announced Saturday.
 Birmingham Is the greatest city in the world for realty opportuni- ties," 1t was declared. we find the entire run of realty business promis- ing, and already individuals and firms all over the country are writ ing us for business opportunities here"
 Negotiations for young men who wish to start in business for them selves Is large end of tho Shook & Chfsenhan operations, 1t was said. Aiding individuals to finance new enterprises has assumed large pro- portions, 1t was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
WILL FINISH NEW
 BUNGALOWS SOON
Cheesseman Company Reports Com.
 pletiOn Of Homes In Sight

Six bungalows, modelled after tho California type. are approachins completion by the SBen Cheeseman Real Estate company. MT. Cheeseman announced Saturday afternoon.
 The new homes are situated on tho Norwood boulevard, and are fitted with the best conveniences Modern tendencies in architecture, eliminat- ing number of disadvantageou features and employing economical and beautiful aids are embodied in the development.
 The seven rooms include a break fast room with built-in china closet, seats and tables, combination bed rooms and a sleeping porch. Floors of 13-16-inch oak are used. The wood work inside Is finished In cream ivorX and mahogany doors. Arcola heat Is used. and tile porch, tile baths with built-in tub and screening throughout are some of the features.
 Streets in the locality are paved on both sides, and the best services are accessible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
ROUTINE WORK LOT OF REALTORS NOW
Firms Occupied With Details Of
 Reports, Yancey Says

Routine work is the lot of the average real estate firm at this time, according to J. l.. Yancey, president of the Yancey Real Estate and h. suranee company.
 Requests for special reports on rentals from landlords sall over the state are keeping firms occupied to the exclusion of all other business, he stated. The special reports will be used in tho making up of Income tax returns. he pointed out.
 The realty business Is preparing for the approaching busy season slowly, MT. Yancey declared. Prepa- rations for one of the biggest sea sons on record are being made, he Said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
selves by way of amends to be q help and ornament thereunto.'
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>A'SS " "dy OI diucHQS to DO V help and ornament thereunto.'
 O O O
 May Have Guests.
 Ihere Is another angle of interest in this meeting to the Birmingham 'realtor It is probable that a number or realtors from other sections of the country will stop over in Birming- ham en route to or from Augusta. It mas been suggested to the national executive secretary to extend to the mingham board to this effect. .l 3.
 Tt is highly desirable that the realtors of Birmingham hold this meeting in mind and notify inc local executive secretary as soon as pos- sible of their intention of going to augusta In order that he may make definite arrangements as to hotel ac- commodations and other details that might subserve their convenience in no small degree.
 This in fine, would be d great start in the life of the BirminTham board for the year 1s2l."