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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
new FEDERAL TRUST
co. BUILDING OPENS
TO PUBLIC SATURDAY

The Federal Trust Company open
ed its doors Saturday for the first
time to the public and during, the
seven hours from o'clock in the
afternoon until 8 o'clock in the even
ing FITS citizens passed through the
doors. No business was done at the
bank Saturday as the directors de-
cided to make the first day one Of
greeting to Waterville people. All
of the officers Of the bank were
present to shake hands with the peo-
pie who came to see the new estab-
lisbment. All about the rooms were
huge baskets of roses, carnations
and other flowers from friends of the
new enterprise and Mayor Leon o.
Tebbetts. president of the bank said
last evening that William A. Knauff
the treasurer and himself received
scores of kilograms from through
out New England wishing them the
best of success.
Every, ne was most favorably I'M
pressed with the interior of the new
structure. The interior is finished in
gumwood, a very handsome wood
beautifully grained. The outer door
opens into vestibule and from this
one steps into the main lobby of the
building. The counter Is arranged
conveniently at right angles with
Ave plato glass windows into which
are set bronze grills. The floor is OF
tile and the walls are of q cream
color. Light comes from several
large windows and skylight.
The thing that interested people
the most perhaps was the huge
. vault with the IL ton steel door
equipped with modern timelocks.
This vault Is equipped with numer-
Gus safety deposit boxes and steel
interior safe. 1t is absolutely fire
proof and as burglar proof as mod
crn science can make it. being imper-
vious to the acetylene blow torch.
In hack of the vault are several
booths where customers can go to
clip their. bond coupons in privacy.
The directors room is upstairs and
in the center of this room is a table
than many Will agree is the most
wonderful piece of furniture In the
CITY, 1t is made of gumwood. The
top is highly polished to bring out
the grain in a manner. that shows
the hand of an artist must have
worked upon 1t:
terday WAS handed a. little booklet
which described the purposes or the
Federal Trust Co.. and the methods
that will be used in transacting busi-'
EeSs. -.
Following is a list Of the donors
Of the beautiful baskets of flowers:
Ticonic National Bank, Watervilie.
basket of roses: Waterville Savings
Bank, basket of roses; Fidelity Trust
Co. Portland. basket OF roses: N: II.
Barrows. Wateryille, basket of Am.
erican Beauty Roses; National
Shawmut bank, Boston. basket of
roses: Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Fiillson,
mixed basket of flowers; Mrs Leon
O. Tebbetts, basket of carnations,
William Charak. Boston. mixed bas-
ket of flowers; George Barniko. Au-
Custa, basket of pinks: f. f. Lam
dry, Waterrille. mixed = basket OF
flowers; Mr.. and Mrs.. ]. Norris Web
her. mixed basket of flowers; Brown
Brothers, Portland, mixed basket:
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Miller Boston:
mixed basket. > Hprnblower and
weeks. Boston, basket OF roses.
Mayor Tablets presented the treas
urer, William A. Knauff with
beautiful bouquet Of flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
FAIRFIELD


. Mrs. c. II. Matson of Skowhegan
passed Saturday in town with Mrs.
w. E.. Briggs. Of Newhall street. s.
Miss Glenys Gre wford left yesterday
for Boston to attend the New England
Hair Dressers' convention -
Eiwood Howe of Everett. Mass. is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Howe. ssSt s
Mrs. Hugh Ross. Hatch has returned
from Boston and vicinity. where she
has been for several days,
Donald knowlton Of Syracuse. N. T..
is at the home, of his parents. DR.. and
Mrs. +. A knowitcn.
The Past and Present Club will meet
this afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
George Chapman. Mrs, Tozier will
give the paper on Religion and Edu-
cation. ~
Miss L. A. Connbr will entertain the
Dial Club at her. hcme on Summit
et-afternoon. se.s. -. IL
Byron c. Curtis. who has been i'll at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Fire Ladies' Answer s Calls Over
Week End

The fire department was called out
FIVE times over the week end for
chimney fires which sets a record for
the season in so short 4 time. None
Of the fires amounted to very much
although in several instances chemi-
Gals were used. The reason for the
increase in chimney fires is thought
10 be the cold weather which has
caused local fire tenders to tax their
stoves and furnaces TO the limit in
effort to keep water pipes from freez-
ing.
Following are the calls.
Saturday night. $780, chimney fire
1877 College avenue. house occupied
by Charles Langlois, one chemical
used.
Sl5. chimney fire at 10 Oak street.
house owned by Harry Silver. one
chemical used.
Sunday morning, 1925, chimney fire
1917 Western avenue, house occupied
by Harold Clafiin. owned by Mrs.
Howard Morse, one chemical used.
1O45. chimney fire at 1914 Western
avenue. return call no chemicals used.
Sunday evening, 900 chimney fire
at Haywood apartments, two chemi-
calls used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
New Auto Dept. at Junior
High School Open Today

The automobile room at the new
Junior high school will open this morn.
ing. for the first time. under the direc.
ton of the instructor, Emery Gooch OF
this city. The beginning Of the course
will take up the fundamentals OF au'
tonobilo construction and the pupils
will learn the general makeup OF
motor car. Later in the season several
automobiles will be at the rooms ioi
practical work I'm repairing. This
course provides splendid opportunity
for the students to become accustomed
to make emergency repairs on automo-
biles, and much enthusiasm among the
boys has been aroused. Mr.. Gooch. the
instructor, is n graduate of we'll
known automobile school and has also
had experience in teaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Mercury Strikes 30. Below Over
Week. End

Old Prob certainly gave the people Of
central Maine a taste Of Arctic wealth
er yesterday. for he brought the cold
est morning of the winter with a tenn
perature ranging from 20 to 80 de-
grees below zero. In a period Of less
than So hours the thermometer dropped
from IS and 40 above zero to 80 below,
making total drop of 10 to as degrees.
Needless to say. the people in this city
felt it. and from appearance yesterday
most everyone staid at home by the
warm fires. Only few were seen
about the street and those were the
ones who had to work. Automobiles
were Also scarce on the street and
those who did have their machines out
were Obliged to watch the radiators
closely to see that they did not freeze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

Writing of his experiences in the
"Cannibal Islands" (the Solomons)
Prof. Clifford w. Collnson thus Dc
scribcs the house or hut of OnGeli,
chief of Choiseul, ore of the larger
and lesser known islands.
THE huts of OnGeli's tribe" he
writes 'wcro of one general type,
though that of the chief himself was
larger than the rest and occupied n
superior site. 1t was situated on
the highest ground, and when the
rain falls. even during the most tor
rental downpour, the floor of the
nut keeps quite dry. because the
natural drainage of the ground is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Rev. Mr.. Buckner
Answers Questions
Regarding Sermons

"When you have destroyed the be-
lief In miracles. the atonement. saliva
ton through faith in our Lord Jesus
Christ and the greater part or the
Eiblc. lust what shall be left of the
Christian religion" was one OF the
questions which Rev. Arthur BuckneI
undertook to answer in his sermon
yesterday morning.
Because of the large number OF ques-
lions and comments which Rev. MT
Buckner has received from the journal
readers regarding the abstracts of his
recent sermons which the Journal has
printed, he devoted his entire sermon
Yesterday to answering those which he
re GA ried as the most important. He
first read PARTS of a letter he had re-
ceived from one OF the prominent at
torneys in town giving running com.
ments upcn the same. He then read
several questions. answering each in
fnrn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
blouse A-10D

The building of two family house
is somewhat different than single
dwellings,. Two-family houses arc
erected as q home and investment or
purely an investment. 1t is there
fore very important that they he
we'll designed and well constructed
SO that they will hold their own and
need few repairs for years to come
This type of house always brings the
better tenants and higher rents for
the longest period, consequently the
better investment.
AS n home and investment 1t has
very often been possible to meet all
carrying charges on the entire house
with rents received from one apart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

board space, and they are we'll light
cd.
While the exterior OF tho house Is
simple and straightforward. there is
just enough detail about the Sun
Porch bay TO give character and
dignity that will hold for some time
to come.
The house has frontage OF TWEEN
ty-six feet, six inches and would fit
, well on n lot having n frontage OF
| fifty feet. II garage IL wanted, tho
drive should he on the left side.
Cost about $4,000, complete.
Complete working plans and speci-
ncations of this house may DO OBJ
| tanned for nominal sum from the
! EuuGing Editor. Eonnebcc Journal.
! Refer 10 House A-101.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

ment. While this cannot he done in
all cases, 1t greatly reduces tho
owners rent.
Tho plans of the house pictured
above show two apartments of six
rooms each and sun room. Al the
rooms are compactly and convenient
ly arranged. There is a separate
service stair to each apartment lead
ing to the cellar, with door at. the
ground level.
The Living Rooms are Of good size
and each have an open fireplace.
The enclosed Sun Porch with three
exposed sides, makes 4 very cheer
full retreat.
Tho Kitchens are complete IN
every respect, double sinks, built in
space for refrigerator, plenty of cup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
his home on upper Main street. is i'm

his home on upper Main street. is i'm
proving.
The installation Of the American Lee
gion Auxiliary. George o. Grover Post.
will be held this evening at o'clock.
Mrs. John Towne will be the installing
officer.
Word has been received of the death
Of Mrs. Alberta Mckay in Canada. She
was former resident of this town
and is survived by a mother, Mrs. La
gree; two sisters, Miss Josephine
Sharpe and Mrs. Ernestine Ray; and
two brothers. Douglass and Louis, of
this town, besides several others.
Miss Marjorie Ridley of Mount Merci
passed the week end with her aunt,
Mrs. David King.
AT the whist party held Friday eve-
ming at the Woodman hall prizes were
awarded Miss Alice Mcdonald, Mrs.
Mary Wyman and Miss Helen Ryan,
Lee. Reed, Alton Butler and Joseph
Jones of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
CLINTON
.Euuere Lewis

The death Of Eugene Lewis took
Mace at his home Mt Morrison's Cor
.ner Saturday forenoon after an i'll
ness OF several years length. The
deceased was born in Clinton In 1869
the SON of the late George Henry
and, Mrs. Jennie. Lewis. He Is sur
vived by. widow. Mrs. Mary Lewis
a daughter, Miss Mona Lewis, son,
Arthur, and brother. Harry Lewis,
For many years he was engaged In
the meat and butcher business. later
he conducted a neighborhood grocery
store near his. home. The many
friends of the family extend a sim
cere sympathy at this time of sor-
row. Funeral services will be held
at the home on Auesday morning. at
10 o'clock with, a burial. at Mobiles
Ferry cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

The Strand theatre will open today
under the new management Of Ed
Jenness and as the first attraction
MIR. Jenness has, booked the Clark
sisters Revue to play the entire week.
Mr.. Jcnness is manager OF the New
Gaiety Theatre In Portland and he
has come to Waterville to start the
new theatre under his personal su-
pervision
The new manager IL Waterville
boy and is well known to many peo-
ple In this city He Is a member of
the Elks. For the past IL years he
has been In the theater business. Mr..
Jenness promises that the Clark Sis
ter's revue Is a musical production Of
a type that will appeal to the citi-
zens who desre a clean up to date
muscal show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
soIxinn the Problem

a young salesman had embezzled
from his kind hearted employer n
considerable sum OF money. and had
lost every cent Of il on the races. He
was apprehendcd, and the boss didn't
know just what to do about it.
Keep him on the Job and deduct
what he owes you from his pa -
counseled the adviser
But" walled the victim. the
amount IL too large. He could never
make II up that way. His wages
are too small"
The other ruminated for a moment.
Then his face cleared.
We'll. then. raise his salary,' he
suggested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
A Literary Liahs

ilctionist p 10. x = =
- believe once attended some
KIND OF AFFAIR where ne was the
cues. OF nonor, replied Mr.. Grunip-
number ofssub1ects YOU never wo,,,d
have guessed lie was an antbor.,
birmingham Hgc- Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

latiye program within the lines of the
kings last speech.
Mr.. MacDonald's assidious devotion
to foreign affairs. over which he has
been working for long hours, early
and late. at the foreign Office. is con-
sidered an indication that he realizes
where the test of his administration
will come 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
A Tall One
On board ship. entering New Yorl,

On board ship, entering New York
1larbor.
Engiishman--I say, OLD chap. That
tall building reminds me of our
famous London Tower.
Yankee-Why. that's just one of
our tall buildings. They have just
completed one farther UP which is
SO high that n couple met on the
first f1oor the other day, fell in love,
stopped off on the way up, and were
married by a justice of the peace.
They continued to the top floor,
bought house from real estate
man, and by the time they reached
the bottom floor on their return they
had arranged to take their children
10 the country-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

The Business and Professional wom-
ans Club win hold q whist party
Wednesday evening in the hall over the
Ware parlera Those holding previous
invitations are cordially invited. In
vitations may be obtained from the
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

i The Library committee Of the Wa
terville Woman's ciubewilI meet Tues
day afternoon at o'clock with Mrs.
George Johnson, Greylock street.
Members are asked to come prepared
to ask and answer questions concern
ing the Box Peace Plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

waterviIle Lodge No. 2e1. n. E. O.
p. will hold their annual installation
Of officers this evening with supper.
All ladies who have not yet. been So
licited will please bring cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

VIII THE Last Waltz" lead to a
revival OF the waltz In England?
tt.s Milford. the sedate author Of
Our Village" would have been hor-
riied at tine very idea. Writing in
1914. she described the waltz as a
"detestabIe dance" adding: I'm ad-
6ition to the obvious reasons which
all women ought TO have for dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

The electric car which leaves Wat
ervil1e at $3.50 was delayed hours
on its run to Augusta Sunday when
1t encountered high drifts Of snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

well have to sack that new
salesman. He's asleep most of the
time"
"No, don't, sack him. Send him UP
to the clock department. We can use
him there, demonstrating alarm
clocks ON him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
MONDAY AND TUESDAY

City Opera Housed. w. Grifith,s
newest master-film. THE White Rose:
gnecial musical program.
Haines Theatre-William Fox pre-
sents "The Eleventh Hour" with
Charles Jones and Shirley Mason; "A
Man Of Action" with Douglass Me-
Lean; other features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY

Mothers who value
the health of their chill.
dren, should never be
without MOTHER GRAY'S
SWEET POWDERS FOR
CHILDREN, for use when
needed. They tend to
Break up Colds, Relieve
Feverishness, Worms,
Constipation. Head
ache, Teethingdisorders
and Stomach Troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

Miss JEANNE Campbell of II Law
renee street leaves this morning for
Boston where she will reside in the
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

AMI SUBSTITUTE Used .6y Mothers for
ecer S0yecrs. At Druggists everywhere.
AK today. Trial package FREE. address,
TIE MOTHER GRAY co. LeR ROY, NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

Wateryiile Lodge, No. 80, F.. and
a. N. will hold special communion
ton this evening with work In the
Lellow Craft degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

Statistics CT Building e Engineering
Operations - New England
Compiled by The +. W. Dodge Corpo-
ration)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Duty of a Representative

liking II, cannot perceive its much
yaunted EraceS."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-10
MINISTER
 !. TO APPEAR HERE SUNDAY, JULY 20
Dr. Robert Watson Of Boston To Fill Pulpit
 Of Local Church

One of the outstanding figures of the church in this country, Dr. Robert Wat son, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Boston, will be in Birming- ham for a week, beginning Sunday, July 20, and will fill the pulpit of the Independent Presbyterian church on that day at the morning service, as well as the following Sunday. Dr. Watson will also address the Lyric the atre services both Sunday nights, un- der the auspices of the Mems club of the Independent Presbyterian church.
 Not only church members but the pub Ii. at large is invited to hear this man, who is an orator of note, and only re- gently was selected as the speaker for the Federation of Churches at the Deco. ration Day service, which is held in Fenway Park each year. It was esti. mated that 15,000 persons heard this address.
 Dr. Watson, in addition to being pas tor of the Boston church, has been pres. ident for years of the International Re form Bureau; active in the work of the church at large; was elected at the last meeting of the general assembly as g member of the judicial commission, and for 10 years has been summer preacher for part of his vacation to the combined three largest churches in Baltimore al their united services. /
 Dr. Walton already has received in vitations from a number of Birming ham luncheon clubs and civic bodies tc address them at their meetings during his stay here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-10
CALL SPECIAL MEET
 FOR COLLEGE CAUSE
Women Workers For Montevallo
 Fund Urged To Attend

A full attendance of all women work CTS and others who are interested in the Alabama college drive for a mil lion-dollar equipment fund is urged for the meeting of the women's division to be held at the First Methodist church at 10 80 o'clock Thursday morning.
 Reports from. the teams will be called for by the chairman, Mrs. D. F. Bucks, and in addition there will be an inter esting program of speeches and discus sions of the work of the division which is now being pushed. :.
 W. B. Mitchell, vice chairman of the general committee for Birmingham and Jefferson county, is expected to make one of the principal addresses during the meeting.
 There will be no set program for the last half of the meeting when those who are interested in the drive will be asked to discuss the problems facing the wom- en,s division. All women who are in- terested in the college are urged. to at tend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-10
JUNE BIG MONTH FOR TRAFFIC CLUB
Several New Members Are Added To Organization
 During Period

June was one of the biggest months in the history of the Birmingham Traf- ifs association, according to a report submitted by c. E. Jones, secretary, to directors Wednesday. Rates quoted to- tailed IA, 4,S33; expense bills checked, 22,- 065; amount of errors discovered amounted to $6,112; while 405 claims were paid representing an aggregate fig ure of $6,310.
 Besides handling differences in freight bills the association obtained the realign- ment of rates in a number of cases and the report lists other activities as fol lows:
 Filed complaint with public service commission seeking establishment of less carload commodity rates on oranges lemons, lines, etc.
 Filed complaint seeking to obtain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-10
TRADES COUNCILS.
 CELEBRATE
Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Of Organization Will
 Be Observed Saturday


 With at least four of the founders of the Birmingham Trades council in attendance the organization plans to stage gala night on Saturday, its thirty fifth anniversary, in the Trades Council hall, 180915 Fourth avenue.
 Original members who are expected to take part in the meeting are: A. J. O'Keefe, James Buchanan, Lee Wheel an, and J. H. F. Mosley.
 George Huddleston, representative from Alabama, will be the leading speaker on the program. Other talks appropriate to the occasion are being arranged by the committee.
 The Birmingham Trades council was organized, adopted it's constitution and elected officers July 4, 1889. At that time labor was waging relentless war for the eight-hour day and one of its first official acts was a huge parade which carried the .marchers to Lake View, then the popular amusement park, where a demonstration was held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-10
FIRE CHIEF BURNED
 FIGHTING FLAMES
Badly Injured About Face And
 Hands
(NTuscle shoaIs Bureau. !


 SHEFFIELD, Ala, July 9.-Fire Chief Pride was painfully burned about the face and hands Tuesday night when small building was destroyed on the estate of J. L.. Andrews. When Chief Pride broke off door to the building the fire increased to such an extent as to lead to belief by the fire department that the interior was saturated with gasoline.
 Wilson Dam Wins--The Wilson Dam ball team defeated the Nashville Ger macks Tuesday afternoon in a game at the Sheffield athletic field, to i This makes two straight games taken from the visitors by the dam team. THs team from Hartselle will come to Shef. field. tomorrow for three-game series with the Wilson Dam aggregation.
 To Hold Summer SchOOl-Sisters of the St. Joseph's Catholic school are to conduct a summer training school from the first to the sixth grade. The school will begin July q.
 To Build HOtel--It has been an- nounced that construction on a new hotel building will be started in Tus. cumbia on August 15. A central To. cation has already been secured for the building, which is to be modern in every respect, it is understood.
 Fishermen Busy - Thousands of pounds of fish have been taken from the waters of the north channel of the Tennessee river by fishermen during the last few days. The channel below the dam is dry for quite a distance with the exception of small pools, due to the water being cut off from above the dam. Two men were reported to have taken between 1,500 and 2,O00 pounds from the river in less than two hours Tuesday, the largest weighing about 30 pounds.