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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
Funeral Of Walter v. Mitchell

The funeral service for Walter v.
Mitchell will be held this Tuesday af-
ternoon at $50 at the home of his
brother and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
l. Mitchell on Mechanic street. The
Masonic service will be conducted
and the officiating clergyman will be
the Rev. George Merriam. pastor of
the Bethany Baptist church of which
Mr.. Mitchell was a worthy member.
The burial will be made in the family
lot In the Southside cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Willard II. Cummings has re-
surntd from New York.
Mrs. William Donaldson passed
Monday in Waterville on business. .
Henry Crowell left Monday for
Kineo on q business trip.
Mrs. Frank A. Benner and Mrs.
Fred A. Williams We're business call
ers in Waterville Monday.
Miss Helen Tuttle is seriously i'll
Madison avenue.
Miss Jennie Peters, who visited
over Sunday with Miss Louise Halle
returned Monday to Fairfield.
Rcy Kilgore of Fairfield arrived in
town Monday being called hele by
Illness of his mother. Mrs. Rose K:l-
gore. ..
Mrs. Kate Maley, who has been
cooking at Hotel oxford has COM
pletCG her work there and returns II
Monday to her home in Machias.
Mrs. Herbert $. Hopkins who has
been the guest of relatives in Wash
ington. d. c., and in Portland, return
ed home Monday night.
Mrs. Thomas Weeks. who was the
guest over Sunday of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Chase of the
River road returned Monday to Wa
terville.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Linwood Nutting
of East Front street, entertained MIR.
and Mrs. Walter Thornhill at dinner
Sunday in honor of Mr.. Nutting's
birthday.
Miss Grace Fox passed the week.
end with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Fox of Fairview avenue.
Miss Fox is q senior at Colby COL
lege.
Miss Frances Moore returned to
Waterville Monday after being the
guest over Sunday of her nephew
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Moore of High street.
Mrs. Flora Johber and three lit
tie children of Fairfield were in town
being called here by the Illness of
Mrs. Jobbers mother, Mrs. Rose Kill
gore of Court street.
Mis-. r. Fremont Homsted was IN
Wa,erville on business Monday and
also visited her brother and wife.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Gail =. Pollard in Fair
field
Miss Blanche Bernier, who passed.
Sunday in town with sher mother,
Mrs. Eelphine Bernier returned Mon
/ dHy 10 Waterville where she is en-
Moved at the Bouchard Bennett
shop.
Cecil NJ. Lancaster of Pittsf,e:d
and Carl Weymouth of Newport.
were in town Saturday on business
ard We're supper guests of Mr.. Lam
Casters sister and husband, County
Commissioner and Mrs. Henry
Crowell of North avenue and HIGH
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
|Sk0WHEcAM LOCAL NEWSI
Somerset County Headquarters Phones : :s ~
Merry Go Rounds Have Party

Saturday evening Miss Phyllis
Whiting delightfully."- entertained the
members OF the Merry Co Rounds at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin =. Whiting on Madison ave-
nue.. The rooms where the party was
held were converted into n tea room
which was called the Green Parrot
and were decorated with green
streahers and with parrots of green
card board hanging from the door
ways and smaller parrots fastened to
the drapperies.
The evening was passed playing
cards and various games, and was "A
merry occasion. In the dining room
which was also decorated in green,
delicious hot dogs. ice cream puffs
with hot chocolate sauce, candy and
hot coffee was served. The guests
were all in costumes which were OF
many varied types. The next meet
ing OF the club will be held on Satur-
day evening February at which time
the ladies will he entertained by Miss
Mildred Fox at tn home of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c. Fox
OF Fairview avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
Somerset GIee Club Holds Meeting

The members of the Somerset Glee
club were delightfully."- entertained at
meeting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alton Ellis on Madison avenue
when Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Mildred
Dunlap were the hostesses. There
was a large attendance and the even
ing was passed playing games and
prizes were won by Carlye Reed. Le-
ora Foss. Alma Gobhie. George Chase.
Mrs. Thomas Dionne acted as plan
list and many old songs were sung by
the gathering. Mrs. Alice Bolgier
sang two solos.
The hostesses served delicious hal
eQuin ices. cake and pop corn. This
was one of the happiest parties held
by the club. Alton Ellis and Hazel
Brooks will entertain at the February
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
Retreats Plea

William Sullivan Of Hartland has
withdrawn his plea OF not guilty TO q
charge OF Illegal transportation In a
case pending before the january term
OF Somerset county supreme judicial
court and has pleaded guilty to the
charge. Monday afternoon Sullivan
was brought TO Skowhegan and plac-
ed In the county Jail where he began
serving his sentence. Suilivan's SEN
tence was so days in the county Jail
and $500 and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
S. of V. REGULAR Meatina


The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
held its regular meeting at town hall
Wednesday evening. Jan. Is, with a
good attendance. Two candidates
were initiated, Mrs. Mabel Gardner
and Mrs. Winifred Moody.
The patriotic instructor furnished
n very nice program as follows:
Piano solo. Mrs. Millie Estes: Iecl-
tation. Miss Gladys Gleason; read
ing, Mrs. Ola Maxficld.
During the social hour refresh
ments were served by the committee,
Mrs. Minola Hunt, Mrs. Maud Mel
son, Mrs. Vesta Holt. The next meet =
ing will'be held "Wednesday after
noon, Jan. &c.
Enrl Durrili and crew moving three
times in s IL days pressed 600 bales
of hay last week.
Bad colds are prevalent through
out the town.
II. IT. Harris is confined to the
house suffering from an attack of
grip.
Harvey Harris returned to Boston
last week to resume his studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22

are sorry to hear that she is Ill with
rheumatic fever.
Amos Nelson of Portland is the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Nelson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
Mrs. Ira SDinuey

Mrs. Ira Spinney died Saturday at
her residence in Starks after an i'll
ness OF several weeks. Mrs. Spinney
was a native and life long resident Of
Starks and was 50 years old. She liz
survived by her husband, two sons
and two daughters. The funeral
services will be conducted Wednes-
day afternoon in the Methodist Epis-
copal church In Starks village by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22

Dental science has now found
two effective film combatants. One
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
Clothinu School

A Clothing school will be held jan
uary "a. % and &c under the manage
ment of Miss Edna NJ. Cobb. Clothing
Specialists Of Orono, assisted by Miss
Marion G.. Hare. home demonstration
agent of the Somerset county extern
sion work. The school will be held
In the Grand Army hall and to defray
expenses an admission fee of ten
cents will be charged at each session.
There will he picnic dinner each
day and coffee will be furnished.
Each person is requested to bring a
cup and spoon.
Articles to bring for the work in
clude complete sewing equipment.
lead pencil. fitted pattern or dress
pattern. four or five yards Of wrap
ping paper. dress material to be used,
II possible leave the purchase Of the
dress material until after the first
days work. A cordial invitation Is
extended to all ladies interested to
attend this three days school of
clothing instruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22

ed by Mrs. Herbert L. Nichols. The
defeated side are In the near future
to entertain the winners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
corps Appoint committ.s,

At recent meeting of the Russell
Relief Corps the following commit
tees were appointed: executive COM
mittee. Mrs. Irene Currier. Mrs. Lila
Dunton. Mrs. Martha F. Morrill,, Mrs
Anna b. Steward. Mrs. Louise NJ
Furbush; auditing committee, Mrs
Mary s. T, Burns, Mrs. Emma L.
Bickford, Mrs. Eliza Petty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22
kaua Winners

The result OF the contest which has
been conducted by the young people
OF the Epworth League Of the Gen.
tenary Methodist church was an
neunced at the League meeting Sum
day night and is as follows: The
Rage CHERRY blossoms) of which
Miss Fern Bishop was the captain
were the winners with q total of $50
points The opposing side the Toju
twisteria3 which was captained by
Miss Etheiyn Mills had total of 500
points. The study was on Japan
and has proved very interesting and
Instructive. The contest was direct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-22

Professor Kirkpatrick is
Head Of Department Of
Poultry Husbandry.
Connecticut State Agri-
cultural College. Storrs,
Conn. Founder and Di-.
rector of the interna-
tionally famous Storrs
Egg Laying Contest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
UNDERWOOD petition.
is FILED AT ATLANTA
Gordon Completes Arrange
ments TO Have Name Placed
On Primary Ballots

ATLANTA, February Is. r..
Cuyler Gordon, General Manager
for Senator Underwood's campaign
in Georgia. Wednesday, filed with
Mrs. Bessie Anderson, secretary Of
the State Democratic Executive
committee, petition that the
name of Oscar w. Underwood of
Alabama be placed upon the ballot
as a candidate for president in the
Georgia presidential primary to be
held on March 10Th, 1924.
The petition was accompanied BY
the names of many hundred white
democratic registered voters of
this state, and Senator Underwood
is the first presidential candidate
to qualify in Georgia. In a person
al letter to Gordon, Senator Under
wood declares that he is a thirty.
third degree Mason, in good stand
ing, that he, his wife and two sons.
are members of the Episcopal
church, he having been member
of that church since he was eighteen
Senator Underwood is a distin-
guished citizen of our sister state of
Alabama, and has many thousands
of loyal friends in Georgia who, ap-
preciating his conspicuous service
during twenty-nine years as mem.
Der of the National Congress, will
be glad to rally to his scpport in
the primary on March 10th. sena-
tor Underwood is known and ap.
preciated as one of the great lead
ers of his party as well as one Of
the foremost statesmen of his time,
His record in the House and Senate
has been such as to distinguish hin
as man Of great vision, broad
purpose and answering devotion
to the national welfare at all times
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
HAS MANY ACTIVITIES

SAVANNAH, February ia
Many activities were engaged in by
the Georgia Historical Society dur
ing the past year, the annual re-
port of w. w. Gordon, president,
delivered before the annual meet
ing of the society Wednesday,
showed.
The use of the branch library in
Hodgson Hall warrants its CON
tinued expansion. Maj. Gordon said.
He spoke of the additions to the lib
rary in Hodgson Hall stating that
the New Jersey Archives and col.
lections have been made substantial
~ complete.
His report suggests that an in
ventory be made by William Har-
den, librarian, of every picture AMI
historical article in the possession
of the society, together with an &C
count of each to preserve them fo
the socity in perpetuity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
ROTES AND LIONS TO
ATTEND CHA NIB Err
FEED AT WINDSOR
Kiwanians Expected to Take
Like Action at Weekly
Luncheon Friday
INVITATIONS SENT OUT
Dollar Plate Dinner to Be Serv-
ed in Main Dining Room With
Capacity Of 200 Seats

Marked interest in the Chamber
of Commerce membership dinner
next Tuesday night is being evil
denced, not only by the members,
but by other business men Of Amer
ices.
The Lions club at its MEETING this
week unanimously voted to cancel
their regular meeting next week
and instead that every member
would attend the chamber dinner.
In the absence of President Ew-
ingtoday, C. A. Ames, of the club
said, "The Lions will be there 100
per cent, attending as individuals
and business men, with the hope
and intention of doing our part in
standing squarely behind our Cham
Der of Commerce"
The Rotary club on Wednesday
unanimously adopted the recon-
mendation of the Rotary directors
to attend the Chamber of CONF
merce dinner instead of holding
their regular meeting next week.
Every Rotarian it was stated would
be present, except one who said he
expected to be called from the city,
but would attend if here.
President John Sheffield, of the
Rotarians, said he thought it both
the duty and privilege of every
Rotarian to be present at the an
nual membership dinner.
The Kiwanis club, it is said will
take action tomorrow on the at
tendance of the Kiwanians.
Arrangements were completed
with the hotel today for dollar
plate dinner. The main dining room
will be used and the doors will open
promptly at 6 $3.50.
President L. A. Downs of the
Central of Georgia, with his party
of Central officials, win arrive
about 1880, coming directly from
his car to the dining room. Mr.
Downs will deliver the principal adj
dresses.
1--WE are sending out tonight in
vitations to 500 business men ar
professional men in Americas tc
attend the annual dinner" said
Secretary Everett, with a return
cards for plate reservations. Ii
terest manifested is most pleasinf
to the directors, and while we shall
use every effort to reserve plates
for every one, it should be remem
bered that the seating capacity d
the dining room is limited to a lit
tie over 200. Plates will be re
served in the order in which thu
REPLIES are received at my office
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
HERSCHEL ELDERS TO
BE HERE FRIDAY

Hon. Hersche Elders, of TAFT
nall county, who is promoting
the presidential candidacy of
Senator Oscar w. Underwood in
Georgia, will reach Americas at
2:30 Friday afternoon and at
6 o'clock he will be a guest of
honor at dinner attended by
Senator Underwood's friends at
the Windsor. Immediately fol-
lowing this dinner Mr.. Elders
will address a meeting of Under
wood supporters in the court
house when an Americas Un-
derwood club will be formed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
NUTILATED BODIES
ARE RECOVERED FROM
EXECUTIVE Bull DING
Total Dead as Result Of Tues
days Massacre at Prirnasens,
in Bavarian Palatinafe
SEPAKAllSIS ATTACKED
All Traffic Over River Rhine
River Suspended as Result Of
Disturbances There

PIRMAsENE, BavPian Palatin-
ate, Feb. 14.-Fourteen multitated
bodies have been recovered from
the ruins. Of Bezerksant, govern
ment building, and two wounded
died last night, bringing to 16 the
total know dead in consequence Of
Tuesdays massacre.
Forty separatists were in the
building when attacked. Seven Of
tho remaining "a are receiving hos
pital treatment, some are seriously
wounded, and others unaceounted
for.
Traffic over the Rhine bridges
has stopped and the German -policc
is under orders Of the occupation
forces.
The persons participating in the
attack win be tried in court mar
tial at Dusseldorf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
CHAUNCEY RHODES
IS NEW R0TARIAN
District Highway Engineer Re-
ceived Into Glib at Lunch
con Today

Chauncey Rhodes, division high
way engineer, at the head of this
district, was elected to member
ship in the local Rotary club yes
terday. Mr.. Rhodes succeeded w.
C. Cage, resigned, in the local Of
flee
Among visitors attending the Ro-
tary luncheon yesterday were W.
w. Dykes, father Of Rotarian Bill
Dykes; Charles Cannon. Moultrie
Rotarian.
The club adopted the recommen-
dation of the board of directors to
attend the Chamber Of Commerce
dinner next week and not to hold
its usual luncheon.
The next meeting Of the Ro-
tarians will be February 9th al
the Community club house, when
musical program, cnder the man
agement Of Frank Sheffield, Jr.,
will be offered.
After luncheon Wednesday the
Rotarians were guests Of Manager
Herbert Kencey at the Rylandel
theater, witnessing a film shown uu
der the auspices of the business
methods committee of the club.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
BISHOP fAINSWORTH
CALLS TO METHODISTS

LA GRANGE, February IA
Bishop w. nj Ainsworth, Of the
tenth Episcopal district Of tn M. f.
church, South has issued call tc
Methodists of this section in behalf
of the Forgotten Men" of the
church, as the aged and disabled
Methodist ministers are designated.
The tenth Episcopal district includ $
the territory of the South Georgia
Florida, Mississippi and North Miss
issippi conferences.
According to Bihop Ainsworth,
there has never been a greater cause
undertaken by Southern Methodisrl
than this movement to raise $780,
100000 to be used as an endow-
ment fund to give peace and materi-
al comfort to the worn-out ministers
Of the church in their decling years
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
'REHOBOTH 7 OHOLD
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Prof. c. M. Hale VIII Deliver
EuIogy Of Wilson There Dur
ing Sunday Afternoon

Memorial services for the late
former President Woodrow Wilson
will be held Sunday afternoon at
Rehoboth church, it was announced
here today. These services viii be-
gin promptly at $3.50 o'clock, with
Prof. Charles M. Hale, of Americus
as the speaker, and it is expected
there viii be an unusually large
crowdlt to hear him.
Rehoboth church, with one of the
most progressive rural congrega-
tions in the county, is located on
the Dawson road five miles out of
Americas, and a number of resi-
dents viii 90 out from the city to
attend the memorial services there
Sunday. A cordial invitation IS
extended to all who will attend and
participate in the memorial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
PUBLISHER DECLARES
HE /. RECEIVED HUGE
sum From OIL men
Eighth Interest in Pioneer Com
pany Granted Him For Moth
ing He Says
HAD personal ACREAGE
Witness Tells Committee Any
BODY Could Demand Share
in Sinclair's Lease

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.--John
G. Shaffer, publisher Of the Chica-
90 Evening Post and other papers,
was questioned by the oil coinmit-
tee today about the reputed grant
to him Of pne-eighth interest IN
Pioneer Oil Company, the Standard
subsidiary, for service rendered.
Asked what was the service
rendered, the witness said, none !,
Shaffer said his payment came
ont of the, million dollars paid the
company by the Sinclair interests.
A letter to Assistant Secretary
Finner was put into record.
In it Shaffer said he had person
al interest in the DEAL" adding
that Secretary Fall had arranged
with Mr.. Sinclair for acreage Tor
me personally"
Just before the letter was read
the witness testified he mad no M
terest in the Sinclair lease.
Asked if in his memory were
now refreshed, he said that in 1917
he applied for land on the Tea
pot. and was later promised zee
acres by Fall.
WAS it your opinion anybody
| could 60 to Secretary Fall and de-
mand share Of the Sinclair lease
| or money for it, he was asked.
Il think So" Shaffer replied.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
new SCANDAL CROPS OUT IN OIL PROBE
RIOTS ENDED; GERMANS GATHERING DEAD.lN PALATINATE
TWTGGS no INACCURATE
AGRICULTURE PROGRAM

JEFFERsONVILLE, Feb. a.
The Twiggs county agricultural de-
Selopment program meeting will be
held here Tuesday, February 19.
with prominent speakers and eX-
perts from the state department
Of agriculture present.
County agricultural development
program meetings are being spon-
sored by various commercial aud
financial organizations.
Among the speakers are Il. c.
Westbrools, who will outline farm
program and discuss special crops,
and ]. N. Harper, who will speak
on boil weevil control.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
FLOCK OF SENSATIONS
ARE SPRUNG


WASHINGTON, February H.
While Frank Vanderlip waited to
testify regarding references to the
sale of President Harding's Marion
Star, the senate oil committee pro-
decd a fresh flock o fsensabions
John C. Shaffer, publisher of the
today from other witnesses.
Chicago Evening Post, testified that
Secretary Fall told him the very
month that he entered the cabinet
that he was going to lease the Tea
pot Dome to Sinclair. The Teapot
was not then under Mr. Falls
jurisdiction.
A letter by H. Foster Balm, di-
rector of mines, written before the
lease was made, and put in the com
mittee record, declared the writer
'understood'I Attorney General
Daugherty had given his informal
opinion upholding the leasing pol
icy. Mr. Daugherty previously mad
denied giving any opinion.
In letter addressed to Secre'
tary Fall, Oscar Sutro, counsel fol-
the Standard Oil company of Cal
ifornia, testified he had suggested
to Assistant Secretary Finney, OF
the interior department, that an o2
inion be obtained from Mr.. Daugh-
erty, but that Mr.. Finney replied
that Secretary Fall thought it Fun
necessary"
The committee decided to quef
ton Mr.. vanderlip tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-14
ESTRADA'S REBEL
FORCE CONTINUES
DIS0RBERLY R0UT
Defeat Sustained by Mexican
Rebels at OcotIan Believed
Decisive Engagement
BANDS ENTERING TUXPAM
Remnants for Vera Cruz Rebel
Army Now Effectively Scat
tered Over Republic


Aboard HeadGuartcrs Train War
Secretary serrano Quoretaro Feb.
p4.-Enrique Estrada's rebellious
forces are continuing disorderly re-
treat aftera decisive reverse suf-
fered at Ocotlan.
Scattered remnants of the Vera
Cruz inscrrectionist army are en-
tering northward into Tuxpam and
southwark toward Oaxaca to gain
the Isthmuian states, General
Francisco Serrano, secretary of war
and General Juan Audreu Almazan
stated last night.