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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
8 TO BE QUIZZED
 ON SINCLAIR DEAL
Commission Authorized In Ari' zOna To Question Canadians

CHEYENNE, Wyo., ,5 Oct. 18.-A new commission for the purpose of talk ing dispositions of eight persons in To- ronto, Canada, who are said to have knowledge of an alleged transaction of Liberty bonds between Harry Sin. clair, negotiator of the lease on the Tea pot Dome naval oil reserve near here and Albert B. Fall, forme secretary oi the interior, was authorized by Fedora Judge T. Blake Kennedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
DEATHS

Home age 77, died Friday, night at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. street south, by whom she Is survived Funeral services will be held at z o'clock Sunday afternoon from the resi, NH dence of Mrs. M. E. Swenker, SOFA Third avenue, north Burial will follow in Forest Hill cemetery with Vice in charge
 David Martin Rush-David Martin Rush. age 37, died Thursday night at Calf and four childen of Gaffney; his moth CT, Mrs Agine L. Rush; three sisters. Miss Mary E: Rush; Mrs. R. L. Let CTS. J. H. Rush. H. E, Rush and W; R. Rush. all of Birmingham. Funeral services will be held at o'clock Sun day afternoon from the residence of his mother. BOA Forty ninth street, north. Burial will follow in Forest Hill ceme- tery with Vice in' charge. Mrs. B. R. Conner-Nrs. B. R. Connor 47, died late Saturday night at the resi- dnece, 1909 Twenty second avenue, north. She Is survived her husband, two daughters and three sons. Funeral services will be held Monday aftrenoon follow in Crumley chapel with Brown in charge.
 David M Rush--Funeral services for Da- vid M. Rush, 34. who died at Gaffney, S. C., Friday morning will be held at o'clock sunday afternoon rom the nome of his mother, Mrs. G. W. Rush, BOA Forty ninth street. north. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery.
 Besides the mother, MT. Rush is sur Vved by the widow, Mrs. Stella NJ. Rush four small children. three brothers, J J. Rush, W. R. Rush, both of Birming ham, and G. H. Rush, of Cordova; and three sisters. Miss Mary E. Rush. Mrs R. l.. Letson. and Mrs. V. V. Smith, all of Birmingham.
 Mrs. Teresa NIyers-Funeral services for Mrs Teresa Myers who died Wednesday | 11:3O o'clock Sunday morning at Tenn pie EmanuEl chapel. Burial will fol low in the Temple Emanu-El cemetery with Johns in charge.
 Edna A. Brent-The body of Edna E Brent. 14-mont hs-old daughter of MT and Mrs. w A. Brent. who died Fri day night in Pocatelle, Idaho. is ex pected to arrive in Birmingham Sunday Funeral services will be announced latei by Johns.
 Louise HOward-Funeral services fo Louise Howard, infant daughter of Mir and Mrs. Pink Howard, who died Sat urday Nmornlng at local infirmary will be held at o'clock Sunday after noon at the New Bethlehem cemeter! with Lige Loy in charge.
 Charles Robert COshatt-The body O Charles Robert Coshatt, infant son O of MT. and Mrs. s. NJ. Coshatt, who die( Saturday morning at local infirmary will be sent to Helena. Ala, Sunday morning by Lige Loy for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
BUILT SPITE" HOTEL
,PhiiadeIphian PeeVed Because One He
 \StOpjped at Wouldn't Serve Chicken

High among the tops of the Catskills leaping flame for nearly two hours proclaimed the end of Philadelphian's enterprise, The hotel Kaaterskill was burning to the ground.
 Friends and acquaintances of the man who built it, George Harding, learned that the worlds largest noun tain hostelry was only a heap of ashes. The builder died twenty-two years ago. With the news of the hotels passing comes the tale of why it was built.
 George J. Harding, a grandson, re- veals the history:
 My grandfather was a stubborn old fellow. When he made up his mind he wanted thing he either got it or found out why not. That's how the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
THE CAME OF POLO

Polo came into sharp notice with the recent contest between teams represent. ing Great Britain and the United States. with the Prince of Wales q dis. tinguished spectator.
 Polo took various forms in different countries, with different kinds of mal' lets and balls, but has settled to a more or less standardized form in Europe and North America. The polo ground is 300 yards long and from 160 to POO yards wide. The mallet is cigar-shaped with a long handle Each player must be good horseman, able to make q pony gallop, must have a control of the ball, hitting hard and clean and in tht direction he wishes it to go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
GET NEW ZEALAND

LONDON. Oct. 1S.-Two amQteur wireless experimenters near London sue ceeded in establishing communication yesterday and today with a New Zea- land amateur. They exchanged con gratulations by Morse signals which were confirmed by cable,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

Louise HOward-FuneraI services for Louise Howard, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Pink Howard, who died Sat urday Nmornlng at a local infirmary, will be held at o'clock Sunday after noon at the New Bethlehem cemetery with Lige Loy in charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
HINCKLEY

A little son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Stevens Jan. 25th at Elm
City hospital in Waterville.
Professor Newman of Colby Col
lege spoke at Good Will Sunday.
NJ. L. Wagner was in Waterville
on business Monday.
Norman and Albert Palmer went
to Skowhegan Saturday. where they
were guests of relatives, returning
Monday.
Miss Evelyn Joy returned to Ban
gor Sunday after passing the week
end at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. c. Joy.
Miss Helen Applebee Of North Jay
is taking Mrs. Goodspeed's place as
teacher of the Ferry school, the lat
ter having been called to the home
of her parents in Carmel, where
her father is dangerously II.
The thermometer registered 80 de-
grees below zero at this place Mon
day morning. At Good VIII AZ de-
grees below, was reported.
Miss Alice NJ. Brown Is the guest
OF friends in Waterville.
Mrs. E. G. Joy, who has been
visiting her sister-in-law. Mrs. w. b.
Blanchard, in Auburn, returned
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Fayle have
rented the Annie Cain place. Mr..
Fayle works on the railroad section.
L. p. Clifford, who was taken to
the Elm City hospital. Monday. Jan.
21st, suffering with pneumonia, Is
gaining rapidly.
Fred E. Head Of North Fairfield
was in town Monday.
Levi Decker passed the week end
at his boarding place. the home OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
ACIDS IN STOMACH
CAUSE INDIGESTION
Create Gas, sourness and Pain
How to Treat

Medical authorities state that nearly
niue-tenths of the cases of stomach trou-
bic indigestion. sourness. burning, gas,
boating nausea, etc. are due to an ex-
cess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
and not some believe to a lack OF d.
gestive juices. The delicate stomach lin
ing Is irritated, digestion is delayed and
food sours, causing the disagreeable
symptoms which every stomach sufferer
knows so we'll
Artificial digestents are not needed In
such cases and may do real harm. Try
laying aside all digestive aids and instead
get from any druggist a few ounces Of
Bisurated Magnesia and take a teaspoon
full in n quarter glass OF water right
after eating. This sweetens the stomach
prevents the formation Of excess acid and
there IL no sourness. gas or pain. Bisu-
rated Magnesia lin powder or tablet form
never liquid or milky Is harmless to the
stomach, inexpensive to take and Is the
most efficient form of nagnesia for stom-
ach purposes II is used by thousands o:
people who enjoy their meals with 10
more fear Of indigestion.-AlIsu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Radio
Programs
TODAY, JAN. 80

XDXA-Wsstinghous Electric, East
Pittsburgh, Pa. $40 Xilocyclss, FIRE.
Quency. 326 Meters, wave Length.
Eastern Standard Time
$50 P. NJ. Dinner concert by the
chestra. under the direction Of
Gregorio ScalZo.
100 p. NJ. Address.
7.45 p. NJ. The childrens period.
800 2. NJ. National Stockman and
Farmer market reports.
SIS p. NJ. "A Day at the Famous
Baths of Vichy." Grayce Druitt
Latus, travel editor of the Pitts
burgh Post.
$50 +. NJ. At this time. KDKA will
present concert Of very unusual
character. The details will be an
nounced by radio.
9.55 p. IN. Arlington time signals.
Weather forecast.
WBz-sso Kilocycles. Frequency,
Westinghouse Electric, Springfield,
Mass. 1877 Meters, Wave Length
500 +: n. Dinner concert by the
$50 ?. NJ. Bedtime story for the kid
dies.
Humorous program.
9.55 I: M. Arlington time signals.
HOO p. NJ. Program of chamber mu-
CIV ny TIC w lDzL SxudI tcts
waY-schenectady, N. r, TOO Kilo-
cycles, $50 Meters, General Electric
Company
600 Z. N. Produce and stock market
quotations: news bulletins.
$50 +. NJ. adventure Story" (cour-
tesy Of Youths Companion).
Silent night.
wJx-Broadcast Central, sc West
42nd Street, N. Y. City. ass Meters,
$50 Kilooycles
700 r. NJ. Runaway Kid" shadow
land story by Florence Smith Vim
cent. of the New York Sun and
Globe, author of the Peters Ad-
venture books.
$50 L. NJ. Dance program by Irving
Seller and his Cafe Boulevard Or
7.45 =. n; THE Progress Of the
W1rld"; a Review of Reviews
500 r, NJ. Dance program by Irving
Seller and his Cafe Boulevard
Orchestra.
$50 =. NJ. The Dock Department
by the Honorable John Delaney.
commissioners of the department of
docks of the City of New York
one Of the City Official Series" OF
s.45 p. NJ Hanna Won vollenhoven.
9.l5 T.. NJ. DR.. Margaret F.. Noonan,
Natural Ways in Which Children
Learn; New York University
Radio Extension Course lecture.
$50 l.. NJ. Dance program by the
Maxwell House Coffee Band.
9.55 +. NJ. Time signals and weather
forecast retransmitted from the
government station NAA at Ar
lington.
1000 +. NJ. Results Of the Millrosc
Athletic Association meet. by Ma
jor J. Andrew White.
1913 L. NJ. Dance program by the
Maxwell House Coffee Band.
1915 =. NJ. James +. Nash, lyric
tenor
Ills L. NJ. Results of the Millrose
Athletic Association meet. by Ma
jor J. Andrew White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
WALTER S, WYMAN ELECTED PRESIDENT
CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO., SUCCEEDING
HARVEY D. EATON OF WATERvILLE

been prominent in public utility OPP
Grafton and Harold Payson has been
steadily assuming more and more re-
sponsibility in connection with it.
Mr.. Shelton Long Prominent in Maine
William 3. Shelton Of Lewiston.
the other new member of the execu-
tive committee and board Of direct
ors, is one of the best known lawyers
in Maine. AS a member Of the Maine
Public Utilities Commission forrsev-
eral years and because of his subse-
quent connection with the manage
ment of important utilities he has
gained a wide knowledge Of this
line Of business. He was born in
Bowdoin in 1871, and graduated from
Bates college in 1892. Upon leaving
college he entered the Office Of New
ell 4 Judkins in Lewiston to study
law and was admitted to the prac-
tice of that profession in September
1898. He became the law partner
Of Judge William II. Newell Of Lew
iston, January 1894. and remained
with him until October 1918, when he
became a member of the Public
Utilities Commission. He remained
upon the commission until 1919, when
he resigned and returned to the prac-
tice of law in Lewiston.
AhAs ShCltoit was q dll CIVIL VI SAS
Manufacturers National bank of
Lewiston and of the Peoples Savings
bank of that city until he went upon
the Utilities Commission. Upon his
retirement from the commission, he
was elected a director of the Andres
coggin Savings bank, Lewiston, and
the next year was made a director
OF the First National bank of that
city and in 1923 was elected its
president. He is actively connected
with many corporations in Lewis
ton and elsewhere. Mr.. Shelton was
elected mayor of Lewiston in 1908
land served to 1905, and has held
many public offices of the city and
State.
New Treasurer Up from Ranks
Harold d. Jennings, by the action
of the directors today, advances
from assistant to full treasurer of
the company. The promotion Is we'll
deserved and popular. Mr.. Jennings
began his duties with the company as
meter reader in 1907 and has grad
ually worked his way into the con-
fdence of the officials Of the COM
pany. or genial nature, shrewd
Yankee traits and broad experience
he has proved himself a wise GUS
todian and man III whom the COM
pany and it's stockholders can place
implicit confidence,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
DEGREES THIRTEEN
DIVORCES JANUARY
SUPERIOR COURT

The following divorces were de-
creed by Associate Justice Albert NJ.
Spear at the January session of the
kennebec Superior Court;
Nellie Witham from Ora Witham,
both OF Augusta, for extreme cruelty
and gross and confirmed habits of
lntoxication: Pattangall. Locke G
Perkins of Augusta for the libellant.
Ella a. Spaulding of Winthrop
from John w. Spaulding of Brook
line, Mass, for deSertion; libellee to
pay the costs taxed at $50 and to
further pay the sum of $500 in lieu
of alimony: Andrews. Nelson &
Gardiner of Augusta for the libel
liant.
jeanette L. Sawin from Mason NJ.
Sawin, both of Gardiner for non
support; care and custody of the
minor child given to the mother, the
father to pay 81 week towards its
support; execution for costs. taxed
| at $50, to issue; Will c. Atkins OF
/ Gardiner for the libellant.
Edward J. Malaney of Windsor
from Mary l.. Malancy of Randolph
for utter desertion; Frank G. Far
rington of Augusta for the libellant
Harriet A. Crawford from Osgood
Crawford. both of Augusta, for cruel
and abusive treatment; libellant is
permitted to change her name to
Harriet A. Grover; Frank G. Far
rington for the libellant.
william j. Lanigun, Jr., of Water
vile from Catherine Martin Lanigan
of Lairg, Sutherlandshire. Scotland
for desertion; care and custody OF
the minor child given to the mother:
Andrews, Nelson & Gardiner of Au-
gusta for the libellant.
Charles S. Burrill of North Vas
salboro from Bertha Alice Burrill of
Whiteffeld. for adultery; care and
custody of the three minor children
given to tie father; Joseph J..
Clarke of Waterville for the libel
liant.
Lillian T. Small of Farmingdale
from Oliver II. Small of Augusta,
for desertion; libellant is permitted
to change her name to Lillian f.
Blair; O. Il. Ciason of Gardiner for
the libellant.
Herbert r. Farnham Of Belgrade
from Leora Belle Farnham of Lew
iston, for desertion: Burleigk Mar
tin of Augusta for the libeuant
Annette Dodge of Augusta from
Frank f. J. Dodge of Saco, for adul-
terry: Burleigh Martin of Augusta for
the libellant.
Florence NJ. Brown of Gardiner
from Elmer +. Brown, residence I'M
known, for cruel and abusive treat
ment and non-support; costs taxed
at $50 to issue; care and custody OF
the minor child given to the mother,
the father to pay 81 per week to-
wards it's support; Will c. Atkins of
Gardiner for the libellant.
Lester u. Witham from Gladys NJ.
Witham, both of Waterville, for de-
sertion; care and custody of the two
minor children given jointly to the
father and mother: A. ]. Crafty OF
Waterville for the libellant.
Addie CT. Doherty of Waterviile
from Lawrence z. j. Doherty or
Vassalboro. for non-support and
cruel and abusive treatment: T.. T..
Peacock of Waterville for the libel
liant.
John B. McGoffey from Ethel NJ.
McGoffey, both of Vienna, for adult
terry; care and custody of the two
minor children given to the father;
Robert A. Cony of Augusta for the
libellant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
GREENWOOD GOES TO JAIL FOR 10 MONTHS.
GOVERNOR RYAN STARTS FIGHT AGAINST
VENDORS OF. "SMOkE" TO HOME VETS

stated that Greenwood was in uni
form when Gov. Ryan picked him up.
He also stated that Gov. Hadley had
made a special trip to Augusta, ask
ing some people (who sold denatured
alcohoD not to sell it to men In uni
form.
Greenwood took his sentence in a
most cheerful mood. He asked Judge
Cony IL that would mean ten months
in all, thus conveying the impression
that he did not intend to pay the
fine. but rather welcomed the oppor-
tunity of passing ten months at the
expense Of the county, on top Of the
hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
kOtarians To Meet
Friday of This Week
With Novel Program

The next meeting of the Rotary
v pue will be held at the Augusta
house on Friday evening February
~ The notices have been mailed
" me members stating that the next
h h,veting will occur on February 18TH.
cur out this is an error and the Of
a aeets of the Augusta Rotary Club
I ,Se to call particular attention to
me sne date of the next meeting which
,h H. be held on Friday evening of
os me Way to Success" is the name
Sine he motion picture which will be
P TSvwh before the members of the
W WARY Club at the meeting this
aS seh. The picture is replete with
mo,erusing ideas, suggestions for
ihS,errchandising, and business romance
presented by this film In such q
n my manner that every BUSH
va, LIS man should acquire much
ann u,apie information, which he can
m npply to his daily life with i'm
euiate and satisfactory. results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Settled Out Of Court

An assault and battery charge. the
aftermath of a disturbance on Bond
street, Monday night, was not
brought into Municipal Court. Tues
day morning by Lee Quincy and
John Poulin against Jules Roy, but
was settled in the Judges Office by
the attorneys on each side. Roy's
counsel said Roy preferred to fur
nisil peace bonds of $400 to keep
the peace for a year with all per-
sons. This was satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Eathers' Club To Meet

The Fathers club of Cony High
school will have an important meet
ing at the assembly room. High
school Unilding, this Wednesday
evening at 7.3O o'clock. Josiah, w:
Taylor, State Secondary High school
inspector will address them on A. 1.,1,,
gusta's need of a new Junior High
school. This club was organized
about six weeks ago among the
fathers of the pupils in the Cony
High school. Already a member
ship of over 20 is included in the
membership roll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
Has Temporary Office

c. E. Hoxie, for all his building and
equipment was completely destroyed
in the big fire of Monday, has OPEN
ed temporary offices at 4S State
street right across from his old
quarters and will continue his bust
ness from there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

l. SturGiS Randall has joined the
sales force of the Capital City Motor
Company. taking the place of Harold
Somers. who completed his duties at
the local Office last summer, and re-
turned to his home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Elsear Lavasseur. a patient at a
Portland hospital. where he under
Went surgical treatment. upon his
legs. is reported as getting along
nicely Friends in tho city are re-
cCeiring most cheerful word from
him,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Charles l.. rcase. Jr.. age II had
teal tiSheman's luck Saturday when
no landed n piCkercl in front of
Hardscrahhlc Cottage Lake Cobbos-
seecontec which weighed 3 pounds
and measured - inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Libby stayed with Willis Welch's
people Wednesday night.
Enzer Varrfey, who has been a
patient in Plummer Memorial
Hospital in Dexter Is gaining and
was able to return home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. w Libby Of
Waterville are visiting at Frank
LibbYs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

The good skating at the Cony High
school skating rink is daily reported
rs 5eins very good. \ goodly mum
her await themselves of the sport,
every day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Readers OF the report in Satur-
Gays journal of the proposed trip Of
~. George II. Coombs, division
director OF the State Board of
Health. should not confuse the name
win that of DR.. George a. Coombs
VI zSS Water Street. The latter is
not leaving town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Colonel Roy l.. Marston of Show
began, member of the Board of
governors of the National Homes for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. was q
visitor in this city Tuesday, on his
way to the Eastern Branch ut Togus
fee,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Col. Roy l.. Marston OF Skowhegan.
a member of the National Board of
Soldiers Homes. was in the city,
Tuesday. en- route for the National
Soldiers home, TO visit Governor
Ryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Mrs. Walter H. Place OF Green
street, left Tuesday morning for
Medford. Mass, being called there
by the passing away OF Mr.. Places
aunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

A. J.. T. Cummings of Portland
was among tho out of town callers.
Tuesday for the day, here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Harvey Doanc Eaton of Watcrville
VAS a business caller, Tuesday. in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Arthur Beckett has returned from
few days trip to New York City
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

George H. iIegarty OF Waterville
was a business caller, Tuesday, In
the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Mrs. NJ. w Flynt returned to Oak
land Monday after passing the
week with relatives in Madison.
Local weather observers report
that during the recent cold snap
there was a period of AZ hours that
the mercury did not rise above zero,
and only twice during the period did
it reach that point, and went as low
as 40 degrees below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

L. NJ. Barnes. returning Monday to
his work. pressing hay. The press is
now at Mr.. Coreys on the Larone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
ST. ALBANS

Freeman Mills and George Libby
were in Portland Wednesday and
Thursday on business. George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
co.onerative Store EIeets offieers

OO-OpeTatTVe 0COTe GTeCV 0THS0FS
The annual business meeting OF
the Madison Union Cooperative
store, limited, was held Monday eve
ming in Grange hall. Following the
annual reports came the election Of
officers for the coming year. The Of
ficers elected were: Manager, Charles
S. Wescott: clerk, Laurence j.
Briggs; directors. Mark Gray, Is.
Frank Burns. William r. Hilton,
William Duley. and Dennis McCol-
lor,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30

Dexter Spauding of Waterville
WAS Tuesday business caller In the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS

W. H. Place is suffering with :
had cold.