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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05
VIENNA

Mrs. Frances r. Wakefield of De-
troit, Mich. Is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sherman Weber.
Cecil Eaton has been confined to the
house few days with severe cold.
Mrs. Cora Trask and Mrs. Sherman
Weber were business callers in
Lewiston last Wednesday.
Mrs. Vivian HoltZ of Skowhegan IL
visiting her father. Elbridge yarney,
Mr.. andlMrs. Ralph Potter Of Gardi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

All members Of Court Pine Tree
No. 20. Foresters of America. are re-
quested to be present at the regu-
lar meeting Thursday evening as
several matters of vital Importance
are to be acted upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

After having been identified with
the Baptist denomination for 40
years, 40 years of sending Baptist
harmony upward and 40 years active
service, a big factor IN the Baptist
work of the city of Augusta. a land
mark of the Free Baptist church on
winthrop street and also a big asset
in the new United Baptist church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

been visiting her sister Marguerite at
the home Of w. r. Ayers, returned
Sunday to her home in Richmond.
Mrs. Ernest Taylor and daughter OF
waterviile passed q few days last
week with Mrs. Belle Perkins.
Miss Thelma Penney was Weekend
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Pinkham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05
UNITY

AIR. and Mrs. l.. W. Knight were in
! Belfast Monday.
| A. NJ. Brown was a business visitor
! in Brooks Saturday.
Mrs. G. j.. Moulton, Mrs. H. l.. Tru-
worthy and Mrs. Clarence Reynolds
| were among the number who attended
| the Farm Bureau meeting in Belfast
| Monday.
Miss Ivanctta Whtehouse was home
from Orono over Sunday.
Nearly all the teachers in town at
tended the convention in Bangor last
week.
MIR. and Mrs. c. D. Conner and 7.
II. Whitehouse were in Watervillc
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Shannahan Of
Hiddeford were recent guests of
friends in town.
Mrs. Eta Barney has gone to Farm
inston where she intends to pass the
winter.
Mrs. e. r. Whitehouse and Mrs G.
Il. Grant We're in Bangor last Friday.
Miss Angie Garcelon, who is teach
ing in Thorndike, passed the weck-en
at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Lcadbetter re-
turned from Biddcford last Saturday
where they have been the guests OF
friends for the past few days.
Charles Fowler, John Edgcrly and
Charles Edgerly returned Saturday
from few days hunting trip
The Farm Bureau held an all day
meeting at Adams hall Friday
Mrs. James Frost. who has been in
the Sisters Hospital at WatervilIe for
medical treatment. returned home
Monday.
Myron and Thelma Horn, who are
attending school at Maine Central In
stitute, were at home over Sunday.
Joseph. the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. B. Whitaker. got his clothes
on fire while playing before an open
fire Sunday morning and was so badly
burned that he passed away at
O'Clock in the afternoon at the East
crn Maine General hospital in Bangor.
WEST-Miss Winifred Waning
was in Waterville, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Foster and lit
tie daughter of Pittsfield were guests
Friday of l.. p. Foster and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. Augusta Day OF kennebunk
Is passing a few days in the city as
the guest of her daughter. Miss
Florence Day. a member Of the Cony
High school faculty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Philathea Bible class OF the Meth
odist church will meet with Mrs. w.
ID. Hutchins, 40 Grove street, Thurs
day evening. Nov. g. A fun attend
ance Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle
will meet with Mrs. Thomas Donnel-
ly. II Summer street. Thursday p.
m. with Mrs. Glidden hostess. Mem
bers are asked to bring ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Brown are
the proud parents OF a baby boy.
born TO them at the Augusta Gen
eral hospital early Tuesday morning
The youngster tipped the scales at
3 IL pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

The last rehearsal for the mock
trial which Is to be presented at the
Universalist church on Friday eve
ming Of this week by the Y. B. c. L..
will be held at o'clock this evening.
All members participating in the en-
tertainment are asked to be present
on time this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Ralph w. Leighton. clerk OF pro-
bate. returned Monday night to this
city. after passing the week end in
Eoston on q business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Fred Perry has gone TO Patten
with party Of friends on a hunt
ing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. Ralph w. Leighton OF this
city Is visiting for two weeks with
her sister. Mrs. James L. Deliver Of
Allston, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05
Birthday Party

Mrs. r. I. Young very pleasantly
entertained. Saturday afternoon, a
number of girls in honor OF Char
lotte Murray's 18th birthday. All
the guests arrived before Miss Char
lotte and were seated in the parlor.
covered with sheets. When the guest
of honor arrived, her surprise upon
entering the room was complete. The
afternoon was passed with various
games and stunts. One pleasing fea-
ture was a gift hunt. each girl re-
ceiving the gift she found, while the
guest of honor received a basketful
of gifts.
Refreshments were served. Those
present were: Charlotte Murray,
katherine Palmer. Lillian and
Blanche Waning. Edith Foster. Mar
guerite Clifford, Leona Hamlin, Eva
Packard, Margaret Carlisle and Dor
othy Gerald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey shibles Of
Knox were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Walton.
r. II. Wiley. d. q. Jones and Hem
ry Barton have returned from a
hunting trip. bringing one deer with
them.
Manley Waning was in Union, Fri
day.
Perry Stevens Of Troy is the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. z. /. Young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. Alton Haskell. who has been
visiting for the past two weeks at
st. Stephens, y. B.. has returned to
her home on Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. Bertram Smith Of Portland is
Iassing a few days in the city as
the guest Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. .. r. Bean on Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Tho f. f. Newbert Agency has
sold the DR.. George II. Brickett
property at No. u State street to
George W. Auber. MIR. Auber came
to Augusta from Houlton several
months ago and will make this city
his home. After making quite ex-
tensive improvements the family will
occupy the premises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Hanks of this
city are among the recent travellers
to st. Petersburg. Fla. where they
viii pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Miss Ethel Russell. employed IN
the office of Register OF Probate, was
at her cottage at Webb Lake. Weld,
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. Hannah Brown OF Chapel
street In reported as being quite i'll
with an attack of bronchitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Miss Antoinette I.acombe. who has
been employed at the d. w. Adams
Co., store for some time. completed
her duties this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. John Hewatt of State street
left Tuesday for Boston where she
will pass a few days with friends and
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. Ellen Beecher and Mrs. II.
S. Nourse were in Hallowell. Mon
day. visiting with friends for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

John M. Eastman OF Benton.
former register OF deeds. was bust
ness caller. Tuesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Gerald Horseman Of Brunswick has
entered the employ of the CONNER
tial Filling Stations. Inc. assuming
his new duties, this week, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Miss Madeline Salla Is passing two
weeks at her home in Fairfield. hav-
ing a vacat ton from her duties at the
Internal Revenue ONCE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Winfield Barton of Windsor was a
business caller, Tuesday i'm the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. George G. Danforth arrived
in the city Tuesday morning, after
q years stay in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

The Pine Cone club will meet with
Mrs. Laura Currier, Second street,
Hallowell, this Wednesday evening.
All members are asked to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

The Merry Christmas club will
meet with Mrs. William Wheeler. IS
Crosby street, Thursday, Nov. 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Albert NJ. Pingree resumed his dut-
les Monday at the Internal Revenue
ONCE. after enjoying his annual va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Chester Fuller has gone TO Boston
ON a few days business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. Susie Smith aid children are
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. 3.
+. Smith in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sibley OF Sid
ney were callers. Tuesday in the
city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Mrs. O. p. Robbins of B1ngor
street, who has been quite III is
reported as improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05
LOCAL NOTICE

Dressmaking. remodeling. coats and
dresses. at reasonable prices. Miss
Harrington, ASA Court street: tel
ephone l4S7-w. nnxsdst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Dorothy Marble OF Winthrop
was a caller, Tuesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05
You KNOW IN ADVANCE

Dodge Brothers Dealers realize that a
cars good performance is no longer
the sole basis of an owners good will.
tits equally essential that dealers give
good service.
Because of this, they employ the Flat
Rate Service System, which insures
accurate work at a fair, predetermined
price.
When you leave your car with a
Dodge Brothers Dealer for service
you know just what work will be
done, when it will be finished and
what it will cost There are no un-
pleasant surprises in your bill.
You know in advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Stanley Amburg. have gone to mas.
loway, y. H.. where they are empi'''
In a lumber mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

ner passed the weekend with Mrs.
Potter's sister, Laura Sanborn.
Angus Amburg and son Eddie, also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

Miss Elizabeth Wescatle. who ha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-05

WEST-Miss Winifred Waning
was in Waterville, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Foster and lit
tie daughter of Pittsfield were guests
Friday of l.. p. Foster and family.
Evening star., 1924-07-21

Don't repeat this, fer | prom
ised my barber | wouldn't tell a
soul. but he says tn Buds haint
happy" we heard Mrs. Em
Moots say t'day
Delegate Art Smiley is home
from tn dimmycratic conven-
ton buastin about his New
York run.
Copyright John r Ollie CO..
Evening star., 1924-07-21
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEX ANDRIA, Va. July 81 tSpe-
ciaD CONSTABLE f. j, Wease, Fairfax
County. was severely beaten last night
by two marines, said to be from Guam
tico When arrested they gave their
names as William Gregonas and r. c.
Sutton. They are charged with violating
the prohibition law, resisting arrest, as
sault and operating an autompbile while
under the influence Of whisky. The as
sault took place on the Fort Humphrey q
road about a mile south of the city.
They will be arraigned today before JUS
tice Troth OF Fairfax County. Wease
was treated for severe bruises about
the head and face.
William T. Duncan, % years old, died
this morning at his residence. Duke
street extended He had been i'll for
more than year. He is survived by his
widow and five sons. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday from the home.
George c. Mari, formerly superintend-
ent of the Standard Oil Company, dieo
this morning at his home, in t'alls
Church. He is survived by his widow,
formerly Miss Veronica Lucas, daughter
of Alphonso A. Lucas Of this city. Ar
rangements for the funeral have not
Dten competed -,
Potomac Chapter Q. T.. S., will
be instituted by the grand patron.
Spencer Holcombe. Saturday night In
Masonic Temple there.
Record Fruit Shipment.
More than 100 cars of Georgia
peaches and melons were routed through
Potomac yards last week en- route TO
NortherA markets. This sets the record
since the yard was built. in 1906.
Harry Baker. jr.. has been elected
principal of George Mason High Schoo
FOR the coming session Other teacher
announced are: Mrs. Henry Ransom
Miss Celia Swecker, Donald x. Mi.ier
Miss Mabel Allen. Mrs. Norma Davies
and Miss Eleanor Meichoir.
Plans practically have been completed
for the regatta of the Southern Rowing
Association. which is TO be held here
Saturday afternoon. beginning at 2:3O
o'clock Visiting crews will be banquet
ed at the Westminster Building at
o'clock, and a dance at the Old Domin-
ion Clubhouse will follow at 8 O'Clock
del and Ariel of Baltimore, Potomac OF
Washington, Virginia Of Richmond and
the Old Dominion of this city.
Fire of undetermined origin early
Yesterday partially destroyed Il frame
house in the 400 block Of North Pitt
street. Chemicals were used to extin-
guish the blaze.
City Manager Rich and City Engineer
e. g. Dunn are engaged in the making
of d survey of the sidewalks in the down
town section of the city prepa ratory TO
presenting the plan to city council
Thursday. when ii will take up a bill
providing the expenditure of $4,000 in
replacing the old brick walks with mod
Crn concrete.
Evening star., 1924-07-21

The subject of giving them more
freedom and leadership in the work
here was discussed last summer at a
conference of foreign mission work
ers, but it was the consensus of opin
ion that the time had not come when
the Japanese Christians could carry
the full burden of the responsibility.
The conservation recently in Toxic
of the Right Rev. Joseph Motoda as
the first native bishop Of the ProteS
tant Episcopal Church was hailed by
the japanese Christians as a great
step forward 10 the goal toward which
they are striving. The immi grafton
issue and attending agitation may
thus have been seized upon by certain
native Christian leaders a subter-
fuge for Fastening the day of COM
plete native leadership.
realize tie great need Of the Japanese
Christians for the guidance and sup
port. especially financial. of foreign
Christian organiza tiOnS. However
great the progress made in the short
period of practical Christian work
here. the fact remains that the Chris
tian forces are pitifully weak com
pared to the Buddhist and Shinto
cults Whether they could success
fully weather the adverSities which
would be encountered after cutting loose
from their foreign mentors is doubt
full
Evening star., 1924-07-21
CALLS SPOILS SYSTEM
CAUSE OF SCANDAL S
Marsh Advocates Extension of
Merit Plan to Highest Gov
eminent Places.

BY the Associated Press.
ANN ARBOR, Mich, July 2l.-A
return to the spoils system OF ap-
pointment at Washington was held
accountable by II. w. Msrsh, secre-
tary OF the National Civil Service Re-
form League. for the recent scandal is
In the Federal Department of JUS
tice. the Department of the Interior,
the prohibition enforcement service
and the NeteranS Bureau, in an au-
dress before the Institute OF Gov
eminent and Politics OF the univer-
sity Of Michigan today. The speak
er said this could only be corrected
by the extension of the merit prln-
aiple TO the highest places in the
federal Government. He charged
'he previous Democratic admins
tration had been guilty of offenses
ssainst the merit principle also.
The cause Of these scandals" he
said, was the same as the cause
uf the scandals of over nifty years
ago, which led to the enactment or
the original civil service law. Few
will claim that Mr.. Daugherty was
appointed Attorney General on ac-
<,ount of his high qualifications as
'jurist and his unimpeachabie char
acter. He was selected for personal
and political reasons"
Evening star., 1924-07-21
KILLED FOR REVENGE.
Police Say Youth Confessed Muir
der Of West Virginia Recluse.

CUMBERLAND, Md, July aI.--Wil-
liam Grimm, youth of Linerock.
w. Va, who was arrested here yes
terday in connection with the staying
of John Wilson. recluse, who had
been missing from his home near
keyser, w. Va, for several days, con-
fessed last night, authorities said,
that he had committed the crime.
Il wanted to get even with him
for saying l stole his chickens" Sher-
rim c. E. Nethken OF Mineral county,
W. Va, quoted Grimm as saying
Grimm is alleged to have said that
after shooting the refuse he carried
the body to a secluded spot, con-
cealing it beneath a pile of brush,
and then returned to Wilson's shack
and searched II for valuables. He
found three cents. Authorities found
Wilson's body by following Grimms s
directions
Evening star., 1924-07-21

Mrs. r. ]. Young. of Viro Fla, has
a laceration Of the knee and bruises
about the head and body; Maurice
Cohen, Brooklyn. y. Y. connected
bruises and lacerations about the
head and face. and Whitley" Miller
this city, nose broken and bruises and
cuts about the head and body. II. J..
Miller and Young, the drivers. accuse
each other of reckless driving and
failing to keep to the right.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
New Highway Given Shoulders
Speeial Dispn tch to The Star

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, July 21.-
Following completion Of Az miles oi
concrete road on the Robert era IL
highway, south of here. shoulders arc
cling built along the road. August
- the Hoard OF Public Works will
open bids for the sale of sa50,000 In
,oRds. the proceeds of which will bc
Ised to continue construction of tn,
road. About 10 miles remain to be
built from wells Corner TO Prizes,
Bridge and from about a mile north
of Rosaryville TO T. B.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
Huge Sum Spent at Fountains.

The sum OF $1,000, ooo, 900 is.<spent
annually by the American pubffc at
SODA fountains. This amount IS spent
in about 100000 drug stores and Soft
drink 'parlors,' and the average
store sales are $4,000 year. with
'he amount growing larger every
year.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
Girl Proves Lightning Proof.

Miss Catherine Walker, IA years
old who lives at l-arned. kans., is
almost lightning proof. She was
felled by bolt the other day, but
arose uniniured. although the bolt
killed Is chickens and wrecked 4
windmill nearby.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
Brokers Son Sings Opera.

Robert Steel, who is only "a years
old, and the son of wealthy Phila-
delphia cotton broker, is appearing
in opera in Rome and will likely sing
in America before many sea sons. He
has not had his American debut, but
is making a favorable impression
abroad.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
3 HURT IN AUTO CRASH.
Woman Among Victims of Acct
dent on Maryland Highway.

CUMBERLAND. Md. July 21.-Two
men and a woman were injured yes
terday on curve on the National
Highway at Linderville suburb,
when two automobiles colIided.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
NO ECONOMIES LIKELY.
Spanish Government Body Unable to
 Cut Estimates as Desired.

Madrid, April l.--The military directorate, spain's governing body, in an official statement regarding budget estimates for the next three months says that 1t could not present the economies promised at the last presentation of the budget, because Of tho heavy expenses of the military operations in Morocco.
 The statement also attributes the delay in economies 10 the task Of re- organizing the entire government service which. because of its many bills incurred by former govern. ments," is making slow progress,
 4 strike of shipbuilders delayed tho construction of warships and this also caused greater expenses than estimated.
 The statement declares that the government liquidated 50o.00o.ooo pesetss of the budget deficit and. with increasing revenue returns. in. tends to reduce it again by at least BOG, 100000 pesetas when the next es- inmates arc presented.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
POLITICAL DEBATE
 FOR FIRST WARDERS
Sullivan and Callahan Anxious to
 Meet Nair and Avery

Daniel Sullivan and John r. Cal lahan, the democratic candidates for the common council in the first ward will shortly send a challenge to David l.. Nair and Nathan C. Avery, the re- publican nominees, to debate the issues of the campaign.
 Sullivan is one of the Paonessa corps of campaign speakers and is one of the most active members of the city meeting board. Callahan is former member of the common council and has been active frater- naliy. The democrats announce that they are prepared to proceed with the debate at any time and under any conditions that the republican can didates may prescribe.
 Mayor Paonessa will hold two of his open air rallies tonight. The democrats were pleased with the re- reption accorded the head of the ticket, Alderman F. l.. Conlon and Mir. Sullivan last night and will have several meetings of this kind this week. The first meeting will be at 7:S0 o'clock at the north end of Cen tral park, and the second will be at s:30 o'clock at the Elihu Burritt monument on Franklin Square park.
 meeting of the democratic town committee has been called for S:S0 o'clock tonight at the headquarters in United building.
 Attorney s. Gerard Casale. candi- date for alderman in the second ward; Y. W. Watkins. aldermanic candidate in the fourth war; Edward Scalse and Thomas Firth, the fourth ward can didates for councilman. and Registrar Thomas ]. Smith will be the speakers at second and fourth ward rally to- MOTION evening at o'clock at Lith- uanian hall on Park street.
 The democrats are planning con- ccrted drive in both wards and bo- l lieye there is a possibility of turning the fourth ward this year. They arc l not so optimistic in the second ward, 1 but believe their ticket is sufficiently | strong to cut deeply into the repnbli- can majority.