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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
Pardon Cases for
Tuesday Meeting
Governor & Council

Hearing on three petitions for a
pardon will be held by the Governor
and Council at its regular monthly
meeting Tuesday. those OF Vergii II.
Grover Of Portland. Joseph L. Dow
OF Songo Lock and Charles l.. Pc
ters of Lewiston.
Grover was convicted in the SUI
perior court for Cumberland county
Of adultery and sentenced to serve
six months In Jail. After being I'm
Jail for about 10 days he escaped,
being captured In Connecticut. He
was given four months additional in
tail for escaping from that institu-
tion. In his pardon petition, Grover
says that his behavior in the jail
has been exemplary. that he has re-
formed. that ne has n wife who is
I'll and under the care Of a physician.
and that IL pardoued ne will go to
Connecticut to live. Henry Cleaves
Sullivan Of Portland is the counsel
for the petitioners.
Dow was sentenced in the supe-
rior court for Cumberland county
for maintaining "a liduor nuisance to
pay a fine OF $500 and costs and to
serve 10 months in Jail and in de-
fault of payment to serve six months
additional in jail. lie says that he
has been sufficiently punished. that
IT is impossible for him TO obtain
the amount sufficient In whole or
in part TO pay the fine imposed and
the costs OF court, and he promises
that he never will directly or indi-
rectly engage in the liquor business.
Henry Cleavcs Sullivan of Portland
... fx.., he
Peters was convicted in the supc-
Tior court for Androscoggin county
Of receiving money from II prosti-
tute and was sentenced to serve not
less than two nor more than four
years in the States prison. He says
that he has wife and three small
children and n mother. 20 years OF
age, looking to him for support.
Frank a. Morcy OF Lewiston is
counsel for the petitioners in this
case.
The Governor and Council at its
session on Tuesday will hold hear
ings on the pardon petitions of Fran
els A. Nannah of Waldoboro. scrv-
ing life sentence in the States
prison for the murder OF Edward
Hardy. Alexander McRac. formerly
of Portland. serving term of not
less than 10 nor more than 20 years
in the states prison for manslaugh-
ter. Harry NJ. Cole Of EoCkland.
serving not less than Is months nor
more than SO months in the states
prison for adultery and Myrtle NJ.
Dorc Of Harmony, who was sent
enced to serve not less than five nor
more than 10 years at the Ecforma-
tory for Women at SkoWhcEan, for
manslauEhtcr in causing the death
of Beatrice Dorc. who died from the
effects of an Illegal operation.
IT is expected that the Governor
and Council VIII on Tuesday render
a decision in the case of Gertrude
BAKER. Il former resident OF Port
land. who was sentenced by Judge
Lauren NJ. Sanborn of the tumbcr-
land superior court TO serve not less
than six nor more than T. years in
the states prison for transporting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

Ic lrooms and bath. There is also
81 good sized wardrobe off one OF the
bed rooms.
Tho laundry. heater ana coal stor-
age rooms are located in the cellar.
This house would look well even In
community where it's neichhors
we're much larger and more preten-
tious, and would make a home that
one would be proud t. own,
Cost about $500 complete.
Complete working plans and speed.
fications of this house may he obtain
cd FOR nominal sum from the Build
ing Editor. KcnucbCc Journal. Refer
to House A-l01
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

day. Zoidas was sentenced ito pay
a fine of $3.50 and costs and to serve
three months in Jail and in defauit
of payment to serve four months ad-
ditional in Jail.
Zoidas states in his petition that
he has a large family, that he is
heavily in debt and that he will lose
his bootblacking establishment IL ne
is not freed SO he can attend to his
affairs.
A hearing on the petition will be
assigned at the session of the Gov
ernor and Council next THURSDAY,
C. j. OLeary of Bangor is the
counsel for the petitioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

and n group Of windows in the living
porch.
The side walls are covered with
wide siding painted white, all shut
tcrs are sky blue.
The plan arrangement Of this house
is very good. On the irst floor one
finds Il nice big livinGroom, Il good
sized diningroom. Il fire enclosed liN-
ing porch and a conveniently ar
rang Kitchen. The ice box is lOcat-
ca III the rear entry.
The stairs lead to The second floor
fl ON the Twin" room and Kitchen. y
large coat closet is located on the
laEdinC.
The second floor shows three good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

Tcxas led all other states IN the
value of the harvest. all of the crops
of that state being reported rs worth
$t.OGI.715. geo.
Iowa raised second with crops ap-
praised at $475,92O. 900.
Illinois ranked third and Cali
fornia fourth.
Tho yield in Texas, It will he
noticed, was appraised at more than
double the harvest in any other
state.
Rhode Island stands at the end OF
the list with crops valued ut Sl,43L-
900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

Furnished TO the Kennebec Jour-
nal through the courtesy Of J. A.
Carnage IL Co. Of Augusta and
WaterVille
Washington, Feb. Farmers Of
the United States harvested crops
valued at $9.i70,97G. 900 during 1923.
the l., s. Department OF Agriculture
announced following a nationwide
appraisal. This was an increase. of
nearly one billion dollars above the
appraised value df the 1922 harvest
hut falls far shdt of the normal
value of all crops as reflected by the
average for the years 1871 which
was nearly twelve billions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
P|TTSFIEL.D
Funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth (Wrisht)
Qobson

The Iun2r2l service for the late MrS
Elizabeth (NrighD Dobson. wife Of
William c.. DobSon, was held from her
late home on Lanccy street Sunday
afternoon at o'clock and Ecv. Mr.
Cam. pastor of the Cniversalist
church. officiated.
The funeral was largely attended.
hardly standing room being found fer
all who went, attesting to her many
friends and great popularity among her
associates. The members of he Va
verley Rebekah Lodge. members of the
w. c. 4. L. and Universalist Ladies'
Aid Society attended in bodies Mrs.
Dobson was also a member of the
Woman's Auxiliary Of the American
Legion.
Mrs. Dobson was n resident of this
town for a number of years and had
made friends and done many good
deeds which will be long remembered.
Her sudden taking away at Il hospital
in Bangor after only q few days ILL
hess came as 4 great shock to her
raany relatives and friends.
At the service Sunday the great pro-
fusion of flowers and floral pieces was
Il silent and beautiful tribute to the
love and esteem in which she was held
by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Viii
liam g. Dobson: by Il little son. Mas
ter Alfred Dobson: by her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Wright of Troy: by
sister, Mrs. Nellie Written Of Pitts
field: and by three brothers, A. l..
Wright. Phil Wright and Ray Wright,
all of Pittsfeld.
The body was placed in the reCeiv-
ing tomb at the village cemetery. The
funeral was under tch direction Of i.
NJ. Fairbanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting Co une 10 M Tuesday Feb

q female for the purposes OF pros
titution. Since the fire at the States
prison at Thomaston. Mrs. Baker has
been an inmate of the Cumberland
county Jail at Portland. A. hearing
on this petition for a pardon was
held at the last session of the Gov
ernor and Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
PITTSTON

NORTH-Bert Moulton, who has
been on the sick list, is much i'm
proved and his neighbors are glad to
know that he is able to be out around
again.
Clement Jones is able to be out
again after being confined to the
house for three weeks with the meas
los
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
kina's Daughters Meet

The Kings Daughters cid Il very
interesting meeting with Mrs. Henry
Gordon Thursday. After fine din
ner was served NY the hostess. all
listened TO an instructive program
consisting of Bible verses. Bible
study and readings and songs. The
next meeting will be held OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

when the verdict was announced
Miss Gerber said:
Il am very thankful to III" press
the public and my attorney for their
assistance. 1t is easy for one TO be
misunderstood i'll a case of this kind
| have never doubted the outcome
because / was in the right. | hope
this case will teach others of wealth
that they cannot use human beings
as playthings.
If the press will row please let
me Keep my private life out Of pubic
interest my JOY VIII be complete"
Schwartz today told the court that
he had not paid Il Federal income tax
in the past four years. ON direct
cross examination he had referred to
big business deals in which ne had
made big profits ana to the transfer
of his stock and his real estate hold
ings to his two sons ana u daughter
in 1892.
He has been lcputod as hcing
wealthy. ana admitted having an am
pie fortune. prior to the compiled
tons which began soon after his &C
quaintanc" started with Miss Gerber.
the plaintiff
Today's witnesses Included Miss
Annie Ddrlman. who said Miss Ger
Der told her that she rather have
schwartz money than Schwartz.
schwartz denied that q formal on
GaEement ceremony. such as is obli-
gatory with Orthodox Jews, had been
held.
His sons objection to Miss Gerber.
who is miliner. was because of her
previous marriage. which lasted but
rev months and terminated in a
divorce.
Mrs. Clifton Titus. stcnographor
for Harry Schwartz read from
stenographiC notes taken when Ayay-
back, Harry Schwartz and defendant.
met one night to try to come to
agreement on q house he sold to
Averback by the cider SCHWARTZ. He
wanted schwartz 10 buy it back. she
said. for $4,000 which was $4,000
more than he paid and in return he
would testify for Schwartz in the
breach Of promise case.
The meeting was in Schwartz Off
ice. The witness sat behind a parti-
ton six feet away. taking notes.
she heard some conversation re-
lating to, IF your father win buy
back the house for $4,000 it will be
all right
Abraham Gerber. In rebuttal testi-
fed that he had never promised
LOUIS hverback cent for testifying
in his daughters behalf.
Max Avcrback said that the inter-
view in the Schwartz office, and two
previous interviews he had with Har-
ry schwartz were sought by the
Schwartzes, and that the endeavor in
each instance was TO induce the eld-
ed Aver5ack 10 testify for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS
Booth Tarkineton's Greatest Novel
Pied Piper Malone" will be Screen
ed at the Augusta Opera House To-
dav and Tomorrow

The most popular of all American
authors has at last written an origi-
nal story for the screen-"Picp Piper
Malone" Thomas MeiEhan, Alfred l..
Green and Tom Goraghty (Star. di-
rector and adaptor Of Back Home
and Broke) have just completed this
gigantic Paramount production with
the personal assistance of Mr.. Tark-
inSton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
MISS GERBER GETS
$4,000 VERDICT IN
SHWARTz Love SUIT

Portland. Fbb. @-Neta Gerber to-
night was awarded $4,000 by tho
jury i'll the Superior Court. which las
00G against David SwhartZ for breach
of promise to marry. The verdict was
returned at S.25 o'clock. Arguments
and the judges charge had been
completed this afternoon and the jury
retired at $50 o'clock.
Counsel for the defense announced
an appeal would be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
State House Chat

Wilbert G.. Mallett, principal OF
Pennington Normal school. was Il
hu.:nCsS visitor Saturday 1T the state
House. calling on DIR. A .. Thomas.
State commissioner of education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
DIR. OLIVER w. TURNER
AUGUSTA CANDIDATE FOR
HOUSE, FILES PAPERS

The primary nomination papers OF
DR.. Oliver w. Turner of Augusta,
for Republican candidate to. the
House of Representatives, were filed
Saturday at the office of the Secre-
tary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

OF G7s4 country housewives ques,
toned about bathroom facilities ~
their homes. only about 20 per CEN
reported that their houses we'o
equipped with such convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

Holders Of German medals OF vaIo,,
are entitled to rs marks in lese,,
money monthly from a gratei"
country's treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

One person in every six in Gla-
Wales. if is estimated.
works under ground. and all OF them
produce about.JI $4,000 tons of coal
annually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

home of Mrs. John Peterson. Feb. Il.
There will be a Lincoln's birthday
and Valentine program. All MEM
bers are Questcd to take part III the
program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

Gretchen Gordon has closed her
school in Washington and has re-
turned home for her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04
starring in
Pied Piper Malone"

lis splendid American comedy
romance ccntcring around Mr.. Mel
SEan, plenty of Riddles, a girl. and a
brand-new screen idea. Mr.. Meighan
being supported by George Fawcctt
and typical Meighan cast. 1t will be
shown both afternoon and evening
today and tomorrow at els and 100
respectively
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-04

Beautiful Gowns in Film Feature
Kathleen Clifford Wears Gorgeous
Costumes in "Richard, the Lion
Hearted"
To Kathleen Clifford. the Queen Be
rengaria Of Richard, the Lion Heart
cd" the Associated Authors magDi-
ficant screen adoption of Scott's
novel, The Talisman,' an Allied Pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-20
FOR A GOOD GIRL

The industrious little girl ean learn q lot about sewing if she makes out of those rag dolls that come all stamped ready to sew teeether. Two little dresses and hats ere Included in the set. sibility for such boredom and not see each other so often.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-20
My Hitsbdnd---1he BOOtIegger
By Caroline BeecIter

yoT away? Tell me, dear, can bear anything but your silence"
 I'm not really afraid, Stella, still think they will let me off with a fine, a heavy one perhaps. But Clifford isn't sanguine and I guess his attitude has affected me bit. The judge who is to try me is, as Fred Matthews said, rather rabid. So am looking out for what might happen, although do not believe 1t will"
 His tone wasn't convincing.
 "l think you are wise, Mort, but re- member it makes no difference to me. l shall never change. Don't shut me out. Talk things over with me. A wo- man can be brave, you know"
 You are the brayest, dearest woman in the world," he said, his voice break ing as he took me in his arms. T never shall forgive myself for bringing all this trouble upon you. Yet don't feel was doing %rong--haven't felt 50 until lately"
 But you do nowT
 "Ies. thought only of the money money to make life happies for you and the children. But if I had my life to live over I would not break a law, even though I thought it unjust"
 T knew you would see it that way some time, dear," told him, and then extracted a promise that he would tell me all that he found out, all he feared from his trial.
 After this we talked freely, but there seemed to be no new developments and Mort was always cheerful, although at times could see the cheerfulness was forced and that he was making a des- perate effort for our sakes.
 The children, neither of them, had ever mentioned the subject before him after their first hysterical outbursts. But Mona consistently held to her VOW -she would accept no invitation, go anywhere, see no one if she could help it. I tried to get her out, coaxed her to go to market with me, but unless she were sure she would see no one she knew she refused.
 Il might meet one of the girls from school" was all she would say.
 S0meway, now inexplieable t. me, I had transferred to Mona the anxiety I felt for Lucille. Lucille went so serene ly on her way, seemingly so gay and happy, Ray as devoted in his attentions as ever, but poor little Mona nursing her chagrin, her hurt, seemed the more needful of pity of the two.
 I did wonder why Ray did not speak. I knew that If he had Lucille would have told me, and I spoke to Mort about it.
 ''They are both young don't hurry them," he replied.
 T don't want to hurry them, but of late he has monopolized Lucille, and she loves him, Mort"
 II only hope he is worthy of her." his pride in his first-born in his voice. Lucille deserves the best"
 (To Be Continued)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-20

patient who has los. weight rapidly to regain his weight, to eat certain food and assimilate it. Faithfully giv- en, and taken, it is a great blessing to humanity. Taken tor given) care lessly, it may cause death.
 Scientists cay it is the miracle dis covery of the times, but they are in- clined to believe that it will attain greater perfection.
 Already it enables a patient to as- simulate starches and sugars in his diet. The secret of successfully treating dia. betes is entirely one of faithful adher- ence to a diet, however. And only the faithful are rewarded by the rapid improvement in health which comes when insulin and proper diet are com bined.
 Insulin is given only under the su. pervision and direction of a doctor. It has opened up the gateway to hope, for countless sufferers, since it's dis covery, and has restored them to ap- parently normal existence after years of suffering and misery.
 Tomorrow some diabetes diets will be given and explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-20
Home Nursing
The "InsoIent" Treatmsnt

AHo 4nSV4cuJ 1fG&bmGmE IEG NICE George has been up at the hospital" confided the loud
 woman on the street car, "he is so much better. Ever since he started taking this insolent treatment you'd hardly know him. Isn't it the limit what doctors can do nowadays. George has been sick for three years"
 The woman at her side shifted her groceries.
 "The-what treatment did yol say ?" she asked.
 "The insolent treatment" .George's mother replied. 'sIt cures diabetes, that is sugar in the blood. You stick it into the skin m a needle just like morphine. George takes two doses day now. He used to take three"
 The poor woman was trying to en- tighten her companion about something she knew less than nothing about. She had a pitiful faith in "the insOlent treatment" because it was L-aking her George better.
 George had diabetes. We used to call it Sugar in the blood" People died of it. Now they get better, or i'm prove sufficiently. to live long happy lives.
 Diabetes is a "disease in which the food is not properly assimilated, in con- sequence of which sugar becomes mani fest in the system" according to a fa- nous authority. Increased appetite, in- creased thirst and loss of weight are its characteristic symptoms. It has been said that one out of every fifty deaths in New York City are caused by dia- betes.
 Recently a great contribution was made to the world of medicine by the discovery of an agency called "Insulin. ."
 The woman whose son was taking the ''insOlent" treatment had not under stood the word when she heard it first and went on calling it ''insolent."
 Insulin, however, does not cure dia- betes.
 It is a great help to diabetic pa- f. .,nts, and it makes the treatment of the disease infinitely more hopeful.
 Insulin properly administered causes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-20
Venetian Frolic AtCascade
 Plunge

When you are asked to buy ticket @day by a charming young lady do not &nrn away or rudely say nothing, or worse still, say no, for if you purchase ehese tickets you will not only have the
 neans of enjoying a delightful Venetian sight, but of helping out a worthy cause as well, for the proceeds will go Co Montevallo college.
 The council of clubs of which Mir. Fl. c. Sanders is president, is giving this entertainment and it prol-ises to be Il hugh success from every standpoint. Pretty girls, delightful music, feature dancing and other attractions are well worth the small amount asked for the tickets.
 Miss Tai Ahola, native of Hawaii, will give a real hula hula dance, one that all will want t3 see.
 The girls who will be on the down. town streets today selling tickets to the Venetian Frolic" at Cascade Plunge this evening will be Miss Lu- cylle Frey, Miss Hattie Ware Shep- pard, Miss Patricia Bennett, Miss Kath. crime Carter, Miss Elizabeth Edwards, Miss Billie Bruner, Miss. Kathline Pope, Miss Lillian Butler, Miss Eliza beth Fox. Miss Elizabeth Salter, Miss Bertha Acosta, Miss Grace Bennett, Miss Margaret Caffee, Mi; Marie Maxwell, Miss LaFaree Fontaine, Miss Lamoyne Lavender, Miss Margaret White, Miss Virginia Mills, Miss Jesse Sue Johnson. Miss Gertrude Buffing- ton, Miss Ethel Hern, Miss Catherine Cooper, Miss Ruth Cooper, Miss Vida Cross, Miss Mary Payne, Miss Regina Griffin, Miss Adelle Griffin, Miss Mar garet Simmons, Miss Dorothy Nader, Miss Louis pnvitt, Miss Ruth Hewitt, Miss Camille Swei1, Miss Nell NIGEL nancy, Miss Annie Webb, Miss Anna Catherine Arnold, Miss Marion Riddle, Miss Elizabetl. Pierce, Miss Willie Lee Smith, Miss Alvin Little and Miss Fit sic Ross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-20
CHAPTER 2b


 COULD not help being disturbed by
 Mary's call. I wondered little at
 her bringing Keith Starr's name into the conversation, but soon forgot it in my anxiety over what she had said regarding Lucille. Was Mary right Had been wrong to encourage Lucille in going about as usual, in being happy with her young friends in view of the cloud hanging over us? l could not feel it a mistake. Why shadow her life if 1t were possible to let her keep the brightness so essential to her hap piness? Aunt Mary. will never come here again." said to Mona.
 "Who cares She has never thought of anyone but herself, not even of Uncle Clifford, and he's a good old scout even if he is a little dull. She makes me sick, all painted up and dressed like a young girl" Mona had gene on with all the frankness of the young of the present day. "She may fool the men. but she can't fool the girls she tries to lug about with her to attract them"
 I soon dismissed Mary and all she lad said from my mind. The time of Mort's trial was drawing near and I had noticed a growing uneasiness in his manner that alarmed meAa repre- sented nervousness. He spent even more time at the factory and told pe he and Clifford were fixing things up."
 Instantly leaped at the conclusion that he was preparing for an absence and that he and Clifford were making plans so that if the trial went against him, if he were sent to prison, the work would go on.
 Mort mad no mention of this to me, neither did I speak of it, but every little while he would drop something that assured me he was not as sam guine now of the outcome as he had been at first. He said:
 "Cliff0rd's got a level head, Stella, even if he is a bit slow. Don't hesi. tate to consult him about anything that troubles you if am not around"
 At another time:
 What do you think of letting Don aid spend his vacation with Clifford :? He said today he would like to have him and perhaps it would be better for the boy if you are determined to stay in the city,.
 Little things, but straws that pointed to rear on his part and were proof pos itive to me that he was preparing for anything that might come.
 He also looked after things at home more closely than had been his habit. He had coal put in, arranged to have the furnace gone over and carefully planned for other things. Do you think they were called to his atten- tion?
 l could keep still no longer. One night after the girls had retired said !:
 Mort, why are you doing all these things? Do you think they will send