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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-28

Preacher demands that the city
|auncil impeach Mayor Brown. or
srSe, the city council hasn't any
|sasr TO impeach the mayor, but
~ might think up n few more
ean things to call him.
The siar's milo marthon sicim
|A be staged at Green lake satur-
~ afternoon. LII Gee Gee says
r. s going 10 enter " her mater
|a'os are fired IN time.
We don't know why anybody wants
swim a mile around Green lake.
kn the car service is perfectly
pa.
yK DIARY
august III
~ Betims., and In merry mood. and
isii my wife, who doth weigh 1871
fssd., that she is just q littI, euddIy
tniul, but she did not laugh. but did
~ And 20 10 the office. where did
~ most Of the day. writing this and
- putting little black letters in n
-lfsHfal row, surely n stranW way TO
- ONES time. and did Wish was n
[.rn artist or n fntooed man In a cir
" did have q Job running an ele-
And 20 10 home, and 10 telling
Y gife about the first prize ! did once
Kindergarten for raffia work, but
fd no, believe me. until did find y
et did make. which did silence
ssnch, for indeed II IL master
" Of rzffia work. And so 10 bed.
nat smell Of ncrid smoke in the
INT autumn leaves burnlng-it's
aoaisn cigars.
wy, some cracked iee and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-28

Tns famous kFupp ammunition
1sry IN Germany IS nov manufao-
rng false teeth made out OF steel
4 SCI OF these molars would be a
"a: AID to a young bridegroom who
IL 10 cat his wife's biscuits.
or idcs n real nelespaper
|hry irosld Be issy ElHsieiH. tho
|sAihiioH deaih, plnchinp the
|racc Of Wales for taking a shot
mooHsaiss
Il these newspaper sob-Sistsrs don't
|np telling as that the Prince Of
Falss Is '.just reg Tar fellow. va
y, know we shall screami
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-28
They're Glad School Starts Soon

Boys and Girls Out Mother Rythers See Chance Work
Relief After Monotony of Vacations
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-28

ne fire that goes out.
ne fire that smokes.
The fire that won't cook.
ne decision TO eat cold beans.
he drafty tent.
he mosquito that buzzes.
The sudden storm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-28

county officials and employees?
Arc you in sympathy with the
move to reduce the number OF
costly county autos for officials?
n What will be your method
" az running in the North dis.
tricO of getting economical. OF.
ficIent construction of roads in
that district? win you retain any
Of the present supervisors and
road bosses there?
7-Have you agreed to any def.
q mite road construction for
any section OF the district in
which you are running.
O-Are YOU in sympathy with
. the plan to break the present
one.sided ferry leases and substi.
tute for them adequate boat serv.
ice and proper terminal facilities?
O-king county is crying for tax
~ reduction What plan have
you to bring II about?
1O-What is your attitude on
~ a city.county merger2 on
public ownership of utilitiesp
Concretely, for example. would
you vote next year TO give the
county light contract to tho city
light department?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-28

Howdy. folks. Star headline
az. THE False Alarm," Must
y story about a political can.
hlate.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
LIGHTNING STARTS FIRE
Damage la several slares Among Which Was inc Bis si0res-lnspee- ii0n Failed to show Trouble,

Fire, thought 10 have been the re- suit Of a bolt of lightning from the electrical storm which visited this city Saturday night, caused aPpfoklE malely ils,eA0 damage te i've stores located in the simons block on Main sisest, The stores damaged were The Rosehen Hat Co.,, William q, Raphael tshae storel, Himherg X Horn iewelersl, the Wonder Clothes Shop and the Big Store, owned by Louis R, Raphael,
 The alarm was run in from box 5 about i0,ks o'clock and Companies No, 1, 2, s and responded, The upper part of the building WAS burn ing in a brisk manner when the freE men arrived and they were kept busy for over an hour, Due to the good work of the flremen and heavy metal ceiling in the building the fire was confined to the upper part of the building. damage done to the stores being for the most part water dam age,
 Chief Noble said this morning that the Are started in the store owned by William c. Raphael and ate Its way into the others, Louis Raphael told Chief Noble that eariie- In the evening a holt of lightning had shot through the building. but upon his Inspection at the time no damage ap- peared 10 have been done.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
MAN IS DROWNED
Joseph Piocharezyk Sinks When He Jumps Into Pond On Osgood Ave- nue-Body Recovered Too Late


 Joseph Piocharezyk. aged s3, wal drowned while swimming in a pond or the Swanson farm on Osgood avenue last evening. Accompanied by two friends Piocharezyk went to the wa ter shortly after o'clock last evening. According to the story as told by the witnesses of the accident the men were sitting on raft near the center of the pond when Piocharezyk decid- ed to test the water. He dropped over and immediately sank into about six feet of water and mud. all efforts to rescue him being fruitless.
 Frank Sobich of 45 McClintock road brought the body to the surface after it had been beneath the water for some time. Word was sent to the police and Motorcycle Policeman Will liam Strolls, Patrol Driver Michael Brophy, and Supernumerary Police man Walter Wagner went to the scene of the accident. Dr. Waterman Lyon medical examiner, was called and pronounced the death due to accident al drowning.
 The dead man was employed in a local factory and is survived by wife, Pauline, and six children. The funer- al will be held from the Sacred Heart church at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow morning with Rev. Lucien Bojnowski, pastor of the church officiating. Bur- ial will be In Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
COOPERATIVE WORK CONFERENCE OPENS
Various Agencies Meet at Glove
 land 10 Talk Business

Cleveland, Aug, n, - Represents iiAes of many leading cooperative agencies of the uniled States met ln preliminary informal conference toT day to discuss plans for organising a permanent international institute Of cooperation 10 deal with all phases Of group buying and selling,
 The institute would act as clear ing house for ideas on collective deal- ings, It's membership would he limit, cd neither 10 producers nor eonsumr CTS,
 The conference Hill set a date in 1895 when the first international in- slitute Is ta Dc held and will eans siasr invitations from colleges for the meeting, Several preliminary oFgani- gatien conferences have heen held in Washington,
 The purposes Of the institute as outlined in resolutions adopted at the Washington conferences arei
 To collect and make available a body of knowledge concerning the eos operative movement in this and other countries,
 To serve ss a means Of clarifying thought as 10 what the cooperative movement really is and Of bringing about more harmony and unity of ac- ton among organizations directly or indirectly connected with cooperat.n.
 To serve as means of training and developing leaders and wo, kers In re- speet to cooperative theory and prae- tice.
 To serve as q means Of assisting educational institutions to improve their teaching courses in cooperation.
 To focus the spirit of the coopera- tive movement as means of com mnnity and national development.
 Today's meeting was devoted to or ganization.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

tWa enleTpflsinE merchants have de- reloped tt Co position among ihe leaders in the department store gr0up, They have added several new depart menls and have rsm0ielled inc place throughout,
 The buying connections of this store are among the best in the country, Dry goods are purchased lhFough the American Dry Goods Co, of New York, one Of the largest establishments Of its kind in the country and their ladies readyrtozYear goods are secured from Jay and company also of New York,
 In the advertising columns Of the Herald will he found lhe specials which the management will aHer dnrH ing the week ia connection with lhe celebration of the annitersary,-adNt
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
MISS CUMMINGS LEADS
Is Five Up on Miriam Burns of
 Kansas at End of Their First fs Holes of Play Today.

Chicago. Aug. 11.-Edith Cum mings. of Chicago, national champion. was five up on Miriam Burns of Kansas City at the end of the first IS holes of the final round in the women's western golf championship today.
 Miss Burns, in. defending her title did not display the golf she shot Sat urday in the semi-finals while Miss Cummings made new low score of S1 for the tournament. going out in 3S. with five birdies.
 Miss Burns shot one under par on the first nine and was two under par on the second half for the eight holes which she finished.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

farsaoon matches slse went n straight sels
 Clarence ! GHhin San Francisco, aeisaisd |, M EdaaFds, 6rg, ssTi I.aN renee B hice, Raslen, defeated R. ', nans, Providence, 6zl, ssgi l., \, White, University ef Texas de- feaisd Hugh G, N, Keller, New York, a-T. 6-A.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
CONSTITUTION DAY

London. Aug. H. German consti- fulton Day-The fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Weimar constitu- tion--was observed today by the Ger man nationals in London. The re- publican flag flew from the German embassy and tonight Chancellor Marx, here attending the international repa- ration conference, will hold recep- ton at the German embassy for the German delegates to the conference and the German colony of London.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
eouRT,MARrIAL ApaouRNs,

Manila, Aug, il,-A eeurtsmariial trying s0s Filipino scouts on charges Of mutiny was forced to adjourn tos day on account et lack of funds with which to pay the official slenegrapher, Before adjournment the court over ruled a defense motion for aequlttal,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
DpSyELLy & MULLIN SALE

Donnelly and Mullin will start the observance of the second anniversary of their ownership of the Boston Store, one of the oldest merchandise ing establishments in New Britain They have arranged for a big sale in connection with the event..
 Since taking over the store these
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Hosslaan William Prey Of EAklhs Co, No Of the Ire department, spent the weekend with his family al tas dian Neck, bFsnferd,
 Miss May Bsgley ot ss Beaver street is speAdins two weeks st MenauIuin,
 Miss Anna euinn, daughter of John Y. ouinn Of this city, Is the guest of Mir and Mrs Clifton ", Wilson of IS Forest street, Miss Quinn is . sradu. ate Of Trinity college, Washington. D. C., and h s teacher in Virginia academy.
 Driver Edward con,en of Engine Co, No, 6 of the hre department has joined his family at Indian Neck, Brsnford, where he will enjoy his annual vacation,
 Mir. and Mrs, Edward Anderson Of Dewey street have returned from two weeks vacation at Westsreok, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
STARS ARE WINNERS
Both Johnston of American Team and Brooks of Australians Victorious at Newport Matches Today. A.

Newport, R. l., Aug. 11.-William M. Johnston, San Francisco, of the Davis cup defense team, and the vet eran Australian challenger. Norman E. Brookes, led off with victories in the invitation lawn tennis singles tournament at the Casino here today.
 Little Bill" had E. w. Feibleman of New York, former Harvard star. as his opponent. Driving easily John- ston finished out in the first set with five games. Placing cleverly he took the last four games of the second set ot complete the score 6-1, 6-S.
 Brookes defeated E. Russell of New York e-2, 6-1, and most of the other
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Technical school in Tokyo are holding special classes in arehllse- tuFe for girls
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Mr, and Mrs omeF eontois of 10 Glen street will spend the remainder Of the summer in the beFkshlres al Windsor Lake, North Adams, Mass
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Ais Anna Growe Of Sexton street and Miss R kenney of Beaver street, are registered al the Clifton hotel, Asbury Park \, J,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

John T. Price and family of Park street and Frank and Anna Price oI Pearl street are spending their saea' tions at Seaside Reach, Milford,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Jack kenney of Beaver street Hlll spend the coming week al Providence attending the Eagles convention.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Nr and Mrs, A, T, Rensnfant Of Erwin place returned yesterday from a trlp 10 Montreal, Quebec and s. Anne de Beaupre,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

You can not make more perfect what Is already perfset--Bakers Certified
 Fiavoring Extracts. All good Eroesrs.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11
Personals

Miss Josephine MeshaR hss Ts, turned ta her home after having spent a week at 'TFhe L0ekNoed,a eossy beach,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Mrs, J. L. Hallinan and daughter. Margaret. Of s1 Beaver street, arc spending their vacations at the Mary Don cottage, Momauguin.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Mir. and Mrs James ]. BoAAsy and Gaughtsrs Helen, Aanamay and Grace. returned yesterday from a weeks trip to Boston and vicinity.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Miss Rose DsFFew of School street Is spending a week al Atlantic City
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Mrs. Thomas J, Walsh and asugh' ters. Marguerite and Gertrude. and sons. James and Bernard, of gro Hish street. have returned from s va. cation spent at Hreoklins, Mass, and Cape Cod, Mass,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Miss Irene Save and Miss Helen Heath spent the week end at Memau- guin.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Women are of no importance in China as they believe it is not worth . devils while to bother about them So elaborate precautions are taken to disguise small boys as girls 10 keep the evil spirits away. Formerly one little pigtail was sufficient. But the devils seem 10 have caught on so now the boys appear in fancy ooifeurs. earrings and bracelets 10 complete their disguise.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Mir and Mrs F, ?, RTstseAnsidsF tRd daughter Of $50 Arch street are spending s week ia Seymour, eenh,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

AEaola ., JeAasen, secretary ot Adkins Printing Co, is spsadinE hls Yaestl0n ia koftelk. Va,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-11

Miss May Bssley st ss Beaver street is spending two weeks st MansuIuin,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16

After the business meeting a social
time was enjoyed and refreshments
of steamed clans, saltines, cake and
coffee were served.
Mrs. Hugh Mcclure OF Pressure
Isle is visiting her sister. Mrs. Fred
King.
George Miller has sold his meat
market and grovery store to John
L. Kyle of Waterville.
Mrs. o. A. Larned left Saturday
morning for Wellesley, Mass, where
she will attend the 25th anniversary
reunion of her class at Wellesley.
Mrs. Bert Higgins and little son.
Alden, have gene to Belgrade Lakes,
where Mrs. Higgins will be employed
during the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Perry leave
for Massachusetts, today, where they
will visit relatives.
Martha Hall motored to Gardiner,
Friday, with Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Ber-
ry of Waterville.
Mrs. Roy Taylor has returned
from Bethlehem, n. H, and Craw-
ford Notch. where she attended the
funeral services of Mrs. Carl P. Abb
bolt.
Mrs. ]. H. Gibson. who has been
visiting her son. Samuel Gibson. and
daughter, Mrs. w. S. Flood, In Clin-
ton. returned home Friday.
Edward Archer left for Willough-
Wy. o.. Friday and is to be employed
for the Central Community Chautau-
qua during the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Wing and son.
Robert. have returned from a few
days passed in Portland.
Mrs. Harriette McFadden, who has
been passing the winter in Guilford
with her sister, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16

principal Of the school to act as
POSTMASTER. Judge Small accepted
the position in a brief and humorous
speech and introduced Nathan A.
Weston of the class Of SO az the first
speaker. Mr.. Weston responded
briefly. The next speaker was Prin-
cipal w. r. Holman Of the Madison
high school, who touched briefly on
the work the school was trying to do
and expressing his appreciation OF
the splendid facilities provided by
the taxpayers.
Judge Small with a witty story
then called on DR.. Harold Danforth
who spoke briefly. The next speaker
was Harold Manter of the class OF
'16. Mr.. Manter, who since his grad
uation from Bates college IL taking
an advanced course in a western
university, proved to be a most in.
teresting speaker. Following Mr..
Manter came Mrs. Doris Nelson In
brief speech. The last speaker was
Prof. Charles p. Weston Of the UNI
versity Of Maine. Prof. Weston kept
the company in a roar Of laughter by
his witty stories and proved to be
most interesting speaker.
Following the toasts came the an
nual business session. After the an
nual reports Of the officers came the
nomination and election Of officers
for the coming year a. follow. Presi-
dent, Raymond Henderson,: vice
president. Leon Steward; secretary,
Mary McIntire: treasurer, Clayton
Weston; executive COMMITTEES. Arthur
Perkins, Mary Washburn and Philip
Humphreys. After the business
large part Of the company adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16

I Kecknie. after graduating from L,
| of NJ. this week, left Thursday fol-
New York State, where he Is to be
engaged in Forestry work.
| Claude Ray of Mattapan, Mass,
! is in town on business.
, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Cleveland OF
Vermont are visiting their daughter.
Mrs. Arthur Gaskin.
Mrs. Florence Bradbury has re-
! turned from Madison where she
| visited relatives.
Mrs. Susie McKeeknie attended
the Commencement exercises of her
son. Karl. at Orone, this week.
Miss Elizabeth Brophy and III. D.
Brophy and Mr.. and Mrs. Will Nc
Clinteek leave by auto Saturday
morning for Camden, where they
| will pass the week end.
Mrs. Rollins Clark and son, Will
liam, have returned to Lewiston,
after visiting Mrs. Clark's father. w.
J. Bradbury.
Miss Elizabeth Brophy and Mrs.
Henry d. Brophy and Mr.. and Mrs.
Will McClintoek leave Saturday
morning for Camden, where they
will pass the weekend.
John Travers OF Portland was q
business caller in town Friday on
his way to Bangor.
III. F. Burgess and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Burgess and son. William.
Jr.. have returned from Portland
and westbrook, where they have
been visiting relatives.
Mrs. c. Guy Hume and Miss Phyl-
lis Bennett of Waterville motored
to Portland, Thursday. where they
passed the day.
Mrs. Clyde williams entertained
the Ecnerval Club. Friday evening,
at her home on lower Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16
by Beck

very enjoyable event to a number of
the old grads. The festivities COM
menced at o'clock in the afternoon.
! when the alumni band formed in line
and marched to the baseball ground
on Old Point avenue. The annual
game between the alumni team and
the high school team resulted in a
TO 4 score for the alumni. Richards
! and Ouellette were the battery for
the school team. while Gee and MUIR
ray did splendid work for the alumni.
The game was stubbornly contested
throughout and at the beginning Of
the eighth inning the score stood to
1 In favor of the alumni. At this
time the school team made q rally
and ran In three scores.
At $50 o'clock came the annual ai.
umni banquet in the dining room Of
the Methodist Episcopal church. The
serving of the food was done by the
young women of the domestic science
class Of the Madison high school un-
der the direction Of the instructor,
Miss Helen Kennison. The food and
kitchen service was under the direc-
ton OF the Ladies' Aid Of the NJ. z.
church. At each plate was a unique
souvenir bill of fare program and the
apt hits were much appreciated.
During the supper there was a
musical program consisting of Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde Austin. Roy McCarty.
Reginald Adams and Mrs. Alice
Rand. There were also several vocal
selections by Hubert Hilton and the
young women's chorus that were
much appreciated.
After the supper President Jean
Lancaster of the association called
on Judge Charles o. Small the nrst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16
Piano Recital

Louise Learned and Hildred and
Evelyn Nelson were among those
who played at the piano recital CIV
on nv some Of Mrs. Arthur Roundy's
pupiis in waterville, Friday AFTER
noon. rY.,,.
trope, (Risher.) Dena Manel; sy
the River" (Helm) Hope Braley;
"Holiyhocks," (Risher} Scott Mar.
shall: "Song of the Reapers.
1Haim) Evelyn Nelson: duet. Span
ish Dances. No. / and 2. (Maskew-
skil Louise Learned and Mrs.
Ro,indy: (a) Village Dance (De-
yeauvS (h) Forest Dance (Coerne)
Barbara Foster: Scotch Peem (Me-
DowelN Louise Learned: Country
dance (Nevin) Hildred Nelson and
Mrs. Roundy: Waltz. No. Of Op. !
(Chopin) Hildred Nielsen.
Mra Caroline Gerald 10 Waiting
relatives in Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Mayo ana
George Davis and Miss Glenys Craw-
ford motored to Portland THURSDAY
and met Mrs. +. A. Davis OF Nashua,
n. n. who returned with them 70
be here during the Colby Commence
ment. a.. N
Hatch. Rev. Fletcher Knolifn, MRS.
Aionso Day, Mrs. Vera Glazier ana
Rev. Alexander Henderson have re-
tmrned from Sanford where they
have been attending the United Dap-
carl McKscknie. who has been
Waiting his mother. MIS-. Susis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16

Albert Pratt of Portland is bust
ness caller in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grivois and
son, Ernest, and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Grivois will leave by auto this morn
ing for Lake Megantic. P. Q. Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Grivois will return on
Monday but Frank Grivois and FAM
lily will have couple of weeks out
ing.
Avilla King wilf@cler at David
Kings store during the absence of
Frank Grivois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alone Jones called
on their son, Raymond and family,
in Oakland, Friday evening.
Mrs. Jennie Fogg' left Saturday
morning for Boston, Mass. Her
grandson. Leon Hickman. a student
at Harvard, will join her and they
will go to Sioux City, Ia, where Mrs.
Fogg will pass the summer with rel
atives.
The members of the Loyal Club
enjoyed a banquet at Young's Res
taNrant in Waterville. Thursday eve
ming. After the banqeut they at
tended the show at the Silver the
afre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16
Engineer Killed
BY Power Line

Caribou, Me-, June 14.-C. Ware
Comstocls Of Giens Falls, n. r, q
travelling forest engineer for the. In.
ternational Paper Company, was
killed by an electric current late yes
terday, while measuring q pile %
pulpwood at the companyss mil Cd
Van Buren,. :,
He was standing on the ground
holding steel tape, which WI
blown against 83.0O0-voIt power
line. Engineer Han1ey. VINO she14
the other end Of the tape. escapeA
injury, as he was standing on th&
pile OF thoroughly dried wood. Cont&
stock was IS and was upmaExis4s n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16

Among those from out of town in
attendance at the annual alumni fes-
tivities of the Madison high school
Friday evening were. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Greene and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Sheridan Of Skowhegan;s Mrs
Doris Nelson OF Chicago; Prof. G. r..
Weston fthe University Of Maine
Miss Carolyn Merrill and Miss
Grace Gavin. who are taking d.
course in secretarial science in Bos--
ton, arrive home this week for the
sumner vacation. Ast,,-i
A. II. Mckinney went to Portland
Saturday on business trip,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Delworth,
who have been passing q few days
outing at their old home in Bsifasf,
returned to Madison Saturday. Il en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-16
MADISON
Alumni Day Is'Fittingly
Observed With Commencement

Alumni day as observed Friday in
connection with commencement week
OF the Madison high school was q