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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
Farm Bureau Notes

When the Pittston Farm Bureau
women met Tuesday u make Bet
ties" or dressmaking forms, there
were % members present. Miss Grace
l.. Pennock, home demonstration
agent, made a Betty" for the edifi-
cation Of the members.
A breeders selection demonstra-
ton will be held Saturday. 10 A. NJ.
at the farm Of LinwoOd Luce at East
Readfleld. c. A. Day. county agent,
will be present.
In connection with the Fayette
Grange fair. Saturday, the boys and
girls club OF that place will give a
program and demonstration OF
their work. The fair will begin at
10 o'clock in the forenoon. Dinner
will be served at the Grange hall at
noon. The boys and girls program
will begin at o'clock in the after
noon Mrs. Deltena Barker is the
leader Of the Fayette club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
Spiritualist Society Is
Taking Over DuntOn Place

'Ts 1t true that the Dunton place on
Perham street. next to the new
Spiritualist Temple. Ia to be taken
over by the Spiritualist Society and
turned into a home. conducted by the
Society" was the question asked,
Wednesday of n prominent member
Of the society.
1.-THE Dunton place Is the property
OF the society and has been Tor
sometime" was the reply. There Is
absolutely no truth in the rumor thai
the place will be converted into a
home. run by the society. But the
idea has its merits and it may be.
that in years to come. when there is
more money. such a plan will be
adopted 1t would he splendid loca-
ton and an ideal Arrangement for
the society to use the Dunton place
for such a fine purpose"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
Fat That Shows
s Soon Disappears

: prominent fat which comes and stays
where IL 10 not needed is burden to car
Yy, a hindrance To activity. a curb upon
pieasuyct You can remove tire fat where
Il shpws by taking after each meal and
- kedtime, one Narnola Prescription
Xhb3Ut These little tablets arc pleas
at xnd effective as the famous prcscrip-
ttDn-Irom which they take their name
HbY~4nd try q box today. All druggists
tie world over sell them. at oue dollar
fE ~ boz. you can order eiiena direrr
f1oms4<he NarmoIa Co., General SO or
HE Detroit Mich. You Gar 6lss.s ssay
eeodsbye TO dieting. exerciSc and fat
9faws&<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
MADISON

Miss Myra Merrill. who has been
critically ill for several months, died
AT her home on Head street, We'd
nesday about s o'clock. Miss Merrill
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
w. Merrill and was native of Mad
ison. She attended the Madison
public schools and was n member of
the class of 1921 of the Madison high
school
She then entered Boston Univers-
ity but was obliged to give mp her
work there owing to a breakdown.
Later recupefating her health some
what Miss Merrill taught school for
while. but gave up active work
some time ago. Besides her parents,
Miss Merrill is survived by two bro
theirs, Dwight Merrill of Madison and
Prof. Earl ID. Merrill of the Machias
normal school
Miss Merrill was member of the
Madison Methodist Episcopal church
and took an active interest in its
welfare as long as she was able.
Rev. Glen r. Asplin returned We'd
nesday from Lewiston. where he
went Tuesday to attend a minister
ial meeting.
Norman Smell left town Wednesday
for Portland where he will take a
course at business college.
George Ferris has recently COM
pleted an addition to his house at the
corner of Garfield and Pearl street
and will soon open up new grocery
store.
SOUTH-Nr and Mrs. Clarence
Henderson passed the week end with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Foster.
Miss Alice Mckcnney. who is en-
ployed in Skowhegan passed Sunday
afternoon at her home on Ward hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stancer Frost and
Mrs. Annie Henderson called an Mr..
and Mrs. Harold McKenney Sunday
evening.
The Golden Glow Branch of the
I. s. $. will hold the annual supper
and sale at the home of Mrs George
Curtis Friday evening Oct. 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Houghton
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Ward enjoyed
an automobile ride Sunday.
Peter Gravis is working for George
Curtis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
WASHINGTON

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. F. w.
Cunningham returned Monday from
a three days auto trip through the
Eastern part of the state, passing
through many different towns and
villages. They report a very en-
joyable trip.
Mrs. 81. w. Lenfest is gagged in
nursing at Branch Mills.
II. NJ. Lenfest Is in Palermo with
his gas engine equipment. cutting
corn in the different silos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Light. and
Mrs. Albert Light of South Liberty,
were Sunday visitors at H. NJ.
Lenfest's.
Miss Marguerite Hisler was at
home over Sunday from Cony high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
StevenS.Shaw

A wedding occurred at the home
of Mrs. Mary Stevens in the even
ing of Sept. II. when Miss Daisy
Shaw became the bride Of Mrs.
Stevens son. Vernon Stevens. The
ceremony was performed by Rev,
Mr.. Haywood Kent's Hill. The
bridesmaid and best man were sister
and brother of the bridegroom. Miss
Ruby Stevens. and Morris Stevens.
The couple are now on their we'd
ding trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
CCt9d

and Mrs. w. A. Weeks motored to
Rangeley Lakes Sunday, driving
more than 200 miles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Harrington
are moving into the rent of Frank
Gliding on the Deer hill road.
Nelson Brown was business
caller in Augusta Thursday.
Mrs. w. Il. Clifford went to Au-
gusta Sunday to see her father. Mr.
Freeman. who has been very ill but
is better at this writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

Charles keenan,, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Percival and sons, Bernard and
Phillip, with their little dog Felix.
accompanied by Mrs. Francis Quinn
and daughter. Margery. and son. Jack,
left Wednesday morning by automo-
bile for st. Petersburg. Fla. where
they plan to pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

Evan s. Eenney of Portland. a
member OF the kenney e. Greenwood
firm, who on Wednesday evening
became a benedict. was a caller.
Wednesday morning in the city. at
the company's local office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

With a cargo of 100 tons OF s so"u.
supplies, the auxiliary power s e.a. ~
er, Boxer. has sailed from Sea." .
southeastern Alaska. equippeu m.
floating school. Her officers WI" as,c,s
dertake to teach the natives v.chS
trades, including wireless teies
and navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
Augusta, Me.

Saturday, Oct. 4. Fifteen little folks
were invited. To say they had a
merry time would be expressing It
mildly. Besides the proverbial birth.
day cake, fancy cookies, ice-cream
and confectionery were served. The
table was prettiIy decorated. EACH
child received a favor. Several Of
the mothers accompanied the chill
dren and reported a most enjoyable
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spiller were week
end guests Of Mrs. Spiller's sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

Berlin. Sept. 90. CA P. by MaiD-
A daughter of the late Rudolf
Nirchow. famous German surgeon
and honorary citizen of the capital.
has been discovered here living in
the utmost poverty. The city
fathers have granted her a tempo
rary allowance of 225 gold marks a
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

Henry J. McGunnigle has returned
10 his duties at the Internal Revenue
office. after a several weeks absence,
due to Illness. He has been at his
home at Falmouth Foresides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

Miss Eeryl Jones Of Hamiin, Maine
is in the hospital at Prcsque Isle
where she underwent on Sunday an
operation for appendicitis. Her con-
dition il reported as favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

Mrs. Fl. L. Malcolm and family uc
Grange Sewing club met witn -.
Alice wilkins Thursday. Next nSsy.
ing with Mrs. X. 3. Jewell, Thu''
Oct. 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
Maine Eaira

Oct. 1-9-ShapIeigh and Acton. Acton.
Oct. 1i-16-Sagadahoc, Topsham
Nov. 1s-26-Androscoggin Poultry
Lewiston.
Dec. 2-4-Freeport Poultry. Freeport.
Dec. 9-12-Maine State Poultry. Port
Dec. 30-31-Jan. 1-South Berwick Poul-
land.
Dec. 15-19-Bangor Poultry, Bangor.
try. South Berwick.
Jan. 13-15-Western Maine Poultry
South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

An item in Wednesdays Journal
was incorrect in regard to the name,
and should have read Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Gilley are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth Of a son. Donald
Elliott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

did you go to the circus last
week. Jacko"
NO; I'd something better than
that to do. I watched father paper
the kitchen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
Thursday, October 9, 1924.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

+. T.. Ware Of Whitefeld was
business caller. Wednesday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

J. n. Goodman Of New York City
was business caller. "Wednesday III
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
Stylish and Stout
Models Shown At
DAYLIGHT Wednesday

Coats, dresses and suits, built es-
pecially for the stylish stout woman,
were shown in delightful array,
Wednesday forenoon and afternoon
at the Daylight Store. ii. l.. Merrill.
proprietor. Two women from New
York, who were true to type. under
the stylish stout class. displayed the
fall and winter models at the two
shows to a large number Of appreci-
alive patrons.
Dresses for evening wear and yet
suitable as well. for afternoon wear
were shown, including some lovely
creations in the new very popular
chenille embroidered georgette. This
delightful material gives the look OF
weight. without actually supplying
it. One lovely dress OF this material.
was in a deep rose color and its sole
ornament was a gold cloth lined bow
at the front left hip. Another dress
was In a rich shade Of blue. also
made on simple lines.
A black canton crepe dress was
made over a lanvin green slip. The
skirt. slit well up the front, was
heavily covered in cut steel beads.
Chinese embroidery in all the fall
shades. adorned a plain coat dress
Of dark blue. Another lovely dress
was all gray chenille embroidered
georgette. The long simple design
but added slimness Of effect.
Dyed squirrel trimmed the collar.
the cuffs and the bottom Of a cocoa
brown suede cloth coat. The upper
bottom Of the coat was finished in
scallops which hung almost down TO
the fur trimmed bottom. The effect
was unusual.
A square neck line was featured
in a dark brown cloth dress. Rows
OF pin tucks. two clusters Of them.
graced the front Of the dress. from
neck line to skirt hem. A single
cluster Of the tucks. wider. were
found on the back Of the dress. Tiny
silver buckles kept the narrow belt
at the normal waistline. in place.
Seal collar and cuffs trimmed an
other good looking brown coat. EN-
broidery Of the same shade Of brown.
extended from the back shoulder line
to the bottom of the coat.
The hats which the models wore
were loaned from the Gregoire &
Pellegrini millinery store. One was
dark brown, high crowned model.
Around its crown were cut felt many
petalled flowers in q lighter shade of
brown.
A black hat Of the Directoire per-
Tod was trimmed with black MORE
ribbon around the crown and q huge
silver buckle. right in front. Tailored
ribbon wings trimmed another black
Dtrectoire. A cut steel buckle also
added to its adornment.
The Spanish sailor, trimmed with
scarf vas worn with an effective cos
tune. With the hat was another
scarf which was a replica Of the
hats trimming. 1t was q very strik-
inE addition to the costume,
LOCAL NOTICE
The Augusta cider mill on Hospi.
tai street has openend with plenty
of sweet cider for sale. oct6dSt
The Eastern Star win hold q rum
mage sale at Salvation Army hall.
Friday. Oct 10. at 8 A. II.
octs-S.1o
Ralph Lixotte announces the open
ing of his saxophone and clarinet
class Oct. !. Arrangements may be
made by calling 1851 Augusta.
Studio Tel. 1c63-W.
Sen,y0 Oct1 - II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

Ralph Lixotte announces the. open
ing Of his saxophone and clarinet
class Oct. i. Arrangements may be
made by calling 1851 Augusta.
Studio Tel. 1c63-W.
SeptS0. Oct1 .1.911
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09
LOCAL NOTICE

The Augusta cider mill on Hospi.
tai street has openend with plenty
of sweet cider for sale. oct6dSt
The Eastern Star will hold q rum
mage sale at Salvation Army hall,
Friday. Oct 10. at . A. II.
oct1-S.1o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-09

Sept1. Oct1,c,7,9.1l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
WIFE NO. 8 COMES
 TO M'COY'S AID
Dagmar Dahlgren, Dancer, Says
 She Will Stand By Him

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10.-Miss Dagmar Dahlegren, dancer. actress and Kid McCOy's eighth wife, has appeared suddenly to stand by the Kid' through his trial for the murder of Mrs. Theresa Mors.
 Miss Dahlgren startled a crowded crowded court room when she was ushered in Wednesday afternoon. She had been mysteriously missing for the last eight weeks. and had not been expected to come forward during Me Cox's trial.
 The former fighter and man of many loves, sitting dejectedly as police of fices recounted details of the discovery of Mrs Mors body on August 13, was the first to recognize Miss Dahlgren He strengthened quickly in his chair his eyes fell upon the woman who stood in the doorway.
 A smile crossed McCoy's face. The last of his wives answered the wei come with a reassuring nod of her head
 i've come to stand by him through. out the trial" she said. Il haven't been summoned as a witness, but I'm ready to testify if that will help him any.
 Testimony introduced by the state Wednesday centered about the discover of Mrs. Mor's body in the apartment she and Mccoy had occupied together Dr. A. F. Wagner, county surgeon testified that n gunshot wound caused her death. Blood-stained clothing and pictures of the room in which the body was found were presented as evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
ST. LOUIS JURY FREES NOTION
 IN PULLS DEATH
Wealthy Tennessee Dis tiller Found Not Guil-
 ty Of Killing
(By Associated Press)

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10-Lem Motlow, wealthy Tennessee distiller, on trial for the staying of Clarence T. Pulls, Pull man conductor, following an alterca- tion with Ed Wallis, negro porter, was found not guilty in circuit court to- night.
 The verdict was returned at S:3O n. m.. immediately following the con vening of court after a recess taken at 5 40 this afternoon, at which time the jury retired for deliberation.
 The supreme penalty had been de- handed by Circuit Attorney Sidener. who concluded the argument for the state. He had branded Motlow as slayer and asked that his life be given the state in punishment for his alleged crime.
 With the final speeches of the defense attorney from the south, oratory favored with the sentiment of Dixie. folwed unrestrained. Two witnesses stressed the race issue.
 Former Judge W. B. Lamb of Fayetteville, Tenn, told the jury that the trouble resulting in the death of Pulls, was due to resentment on the part of Ed Wallis, negro porter, at be- ing called "nigger" by Motlow.
 Attorney Walker stated that the whole truth fthe matter was that Wallis mistook Motlow for 'po' white trash," and wanted to keep him off the train.
 Pulls was shot on a Louisville and Nashville train near here March 17 last. Witnesses declared he attempted to stop an argument between Motlow and porter and later, when dying in a hos pital had said he was hit by stray bullet.
 Applause greeted the announcement that freed the Tennessee distiller and Judge Hamilton had not thanked and dismissed the jury before Motlow had shook hands with all the jurors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
SHOALS BILL INDORSED
Farm Bureau Unanimously Approves
 Underwood Measure In Chicago

CHICAGO, H., Dec. 10.-(Spe- cial, )--Without being named the In derwood bill for disposition and opera tion of government properties at Muscle Shoals was unanimously endorsed at the closing session of the sixth annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation here Wednesday. It was explained that the endorsement states the principles on which the farm bureau had stood with reference to Muscle Shoals since the first action was taken and that these principles are embodied in the Underwood bill.
 The endorsement reads:
 We hold the same position on the disposition of the power and property at Muscle Shoals that we have held heretofore, namely, the utilization of the largest portion of the hydro-electriC power for the manufacture of concen. trated fertilizers containing at least forty thousand tons annually of pure nitrogen limiting the profit to s per cent; low interest rate on money bor- rowed; amortization of the principal q farmer board to pass on the cost of production, distribution and profit and assuring that the original low cost of fertilizer be maintained when the product is resold before it reaches the farmer. Any delay in arriving at a policy at Muscle Shoals by appoint ment of a commission is opposed.'
 This endorsement is instructions tC the farm bureau legislative representa- tives at Washington and will be backed by a very large membership through out the United States. New England farmers here appeared keenly interested in Muscle Shoals for manufacturing fertiliZer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
R adio Programs
By Associated Press Courtesy Radio Digest
pRocRaM FOR DECEMBER 1e


 club: :so santa" Santa Claus; aG 7 musicaii; or. chestra, wEAF' program - Claus; s concert; 1o:3o music. woe Davenport HSD Sandman: 7:2o chcsRo News m1sifa 1sa7s, I 6:3O orchestra Wide-awake; s:30 musi- cal geography; muscal. WLS Chicago (345) 6:30 organ: 7-10 entertainers quartet. orchestra; 10:4o so- XIV Chicago (5ss) 6:s5 Uncle Bob; | z concert; 7:30 program; speeches; g VOL Chicago 44s) 7-s concert; 1o-y WHK Cleveland (2s3) bedtime story WFAA Dallas News C476) s:3o recital WWJ Detroit News t51O News or WHO Des Moines o52s) 7:so-sso con | cert; s:3o banjo, guitar, mandolin artists. KNX Hollywood (SsO music; 10 fea- Wos Jefferson City 44o.O 8 address; WHB Kansas City GID 7-s readings WDAF Kansa. City Star GID s-7 School of the Air; popular program KHJ Los Angeles Times (S95) con. cert; 8 80 children; 10 feature; 11:S0 trio; WHAS Louisville Courier Times (4Oo) WMC Memphis Commercial Appeal t500) bedtime: 80 concert orchestra II IIoLlc' AddS iolit'' Dieh riheH' Mrs. WCAY Milwaukee t2se) Red Peppers band. Scotch comedian. baritone. horn. so- WCCO Minnea polis-st. Paul (41D s:so orchestra, singing comedienne; 7:30 lec- WHN New York t36o) 6 orchestra; s:3o dance; s:3O musicl 1o:3o revue; Il Par WJY New York uoS) 7:so baritone; 8 WEAF New York t4s2) e:so story tell style talk orchestra; g soprano.
 WOR Newark Ho5) quartet; 6:15 sports.
 KGO Oakland (s12l orchestra.
 WOAW Omaha t526) 6 story; 6:20 an- nouncde; 80 musical; whistler; 7:15 sports; g music; 10 pianist: O:30 orches- tra.
 woo Philadelphia 6os) 6:3o orchestra 1880 concert; s:30 orchestra; 9:03 recital 9:30 dance.
 WDAR Philadelphia (3s5) 6:ao talk; ' playlet; 8 recital; 9:05 dance; 10 concert. WCAE Pittsburgh (462 6:30 Uncle Kaybe ' special; 7:90 musical.
 KGW Portland Hs2) 10 lecture; 12.3O Hoot Owls.
 KPO San Francisco 423) 6:so orches- tra
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 WBZ Springfield (33D 6:05 bedtime i; 6:15 book review; 6:3o musical; pro gram; 10 contf alto: 10;30 dance.
 kSD St. Louis Post Dispatch (546) S:45 ensemble; g program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
REDUCTION POLICY
 DENIED BY HENRY
Ship Operation To Ports At
 Loss Held Not Beneficial
(By Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-Denying that the policy of the emergency fleet corporation was directed toward a re- duction in the number of vessels in operation, Sidney NJ. Henry, vice pres ident in charge of finances, today told the house committee Investigating the shipping board that it was not bene- ficial to the American Merchant marins to operate vessels to ports if the loss for each vessel exceeded $20,OOO or $3O,- GOO a voyage.
 The corporation, Mir. Henry ex- plained, is handicapped in operating ships to ports which private American and foreign companies do not find pro fitable. He added he did not know of any government subsidized foreign cargo lines competing with American lines, but that some competing passenger lines did receive large sums for carrying mails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
'GWIN ORDERS
 DOCTORS RETURN
(Continued From Page One.

(COntinued From Page One.) from one county to another, must have written order from the presiding judge, but whether q sheriff has the right to move a prisoner from one coun- ty jail to another in the same county was the problem he had to decide.
 The proceedings were delayed an hour and half by previous trial which was being heard before the judge and another 30 minutes was expended by attorneys in reaching agreements. Ii was o'clock before the trial got under way. The court was closeted nearly two hours.
 allowed a few minutes with his father Birmingham jail to await the judges dec,sion.
 It was officially announced by Chief Deputy Henry Hill that Edwards was standing the denial of morphine without q tremor. His nerves were apparently as good as ever, and he had not asked for morphine at the end of 4S hours. This was considered triumph by his attorney who declared that the rumors circulated by the prosecutors were proven to be false by the admission of this fact.
 could not secure any kind of narcotics, i and has besides, been undec constant observation by officers who are sta tioned at his door at all hours, yet he 1 had not asked for it or showed any signs of wanting it." Mir. Ross said. Il consider this conclusive evidence that he is not an addict
 Tuesday the prosecuting attorneys stated that the prisoner was showing signs of nervousness, but declared We'd nesday that he had perfect control of himself.
 Mir. Ross declares that he has seen Edwards every day and that there is no sign of nervousness on the part of the accused. Through a misprint Tues day it appeared that Mir. Ross said that the prisoner was growing nervous. This statement was not credited, he says.
 Little investigating was done Wednesday by the officers, all of whom met at the trial Wednesday aft 1 ernoon. Conferences were held between i Sheriff Shirley and Deputy Hill at the :! Birmingham office Wednesday morning, but it is understand that these were relative to the trial.
 Both the defense and the prosecution seem well satisfied with their side of the case. Mir. Ross chatted gaily with deputy sheriff's following his confer ence with his client Wednesday morn ing at the Jefferson county jail, and talked of the fox hunt he was going with them on after he had shown them their mistake in the Edwards case. He held large folder of papers in his hand and laughingly told Deputy Hill that if he had them he would know as much about the case as he did.
 Perry was also in high spirit and reaffirmed his statement that the Ed wards case is complete and ready for | trial.