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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
JOHN P. FREY
Well known Editor of MOders Journal Elected President
of Ohio State Federation of Labor at
Annual Convention
Stanley Ogg Boosted to Fourth Vice President; Mucl
Good Work Done By Convention For Benefit
of OhiOs TOilers

Part of the entertaining feature
included reception, luncheon and
smoker and high class entertainment
on Sunday night; an outing at Te-
cumseh park on Monday; ride about
the city on Tuesday; several band
concerts, followed by a mass meeting
on Thursday and free tickets to the
theatres handed the delegates. Among
the speakers at the mass meeting
were John p. Frey, editor of the
Molders' International Journal and
James P. Wilson, vice president of the
A. f. of L. and president of the Pat
tern Makers League of North Amer
lea.
Monday morning the delegates got
down to business and transacted lots
of it during the weeks session Stan
ley Ogg, of this city, sixth vice presi-
dent of the federation, presided over
the convention on Thursday Those
heard from who were present say that
Stanley presided in a mastery man
ner.
Many resolutions of vast impor-
tance and interest to the workers
throughout the state were submitted
and adopted, all of which will appear
in detail in the report of the conven-
tion to be issued shortly by Secretary
Thos. j. Donnelly.
The resolutions adopted included
the following:
Opposing the enactment of any leg
islation for the establishment of q
state constabulary or so-called rural
police.
Opposing the practice of employers
subjecting employees to physical ex-
animation previous to or after they
have become employed.
For the modification of the Vol
stead act to the extent of allowing
the manufacture of wholesome beer
containing three per cent of alcohol
to be delivered to the homes of our
people, protesting against the unlaw-
full search and seizure and the denial
of trial by jury before the proper
court of equity.
TO support any satisfactory rene
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
LADIES WORK AT HOME

Pleasant, easy sewing on your
machine. Whole or part time. High
est possible prices paid. For full
information address
l.. JONES, Box 2, Olney, Ill.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
TRADES COUNCIL

The COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council met in regular session Tues
| day night. President Jack Scheaf
presided over the meeting which was
well attended, and thirty-fve dele
gates were present.
Chris Roetinger, of Molders' Union
No. 68, and Philip Mollemer, of Bak-
ers' Union, were installed as dele
gates and were seated.
Ted Smith, a former delegate, and
| still member of Machinists' Union,
was seated as visitor
A communication was read from the
La Toilette Wheeler progressive
headquarters of Washington, D. c.,
in which they asked the council to
appoint a committee of three to
solicit funds from the membership to
assist in the campaign. The commun-
ication was received and on motion
concurred in. The committee was APP
pointed some time ago and has been
dl WORK lOf some Jlne.
Nicholas Klein, candidate for Judge
Of hte Ohio supreme court of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, sent the council a letter in
which he asked the support of the
| local trades unionists. Klein is known
III Cincinnati as the labor lawyer, and
| has always fought for organized la
Dor. This communication was also
received and eoncurred in.
A communication of C. A. Erwin
! 4 Company was read, received and
| turned over to the trustees.
Several bills were allowed.
John Schultz, second vice-presi-
dent of the Retail Clerks Interna-
tlohal Union, again attended the
meeting of the council and reported
the fight against the Kroger grocery
stores in this city. He stated that
the clerks who were discharged from
the kroger stores are making a splen-
did fight against this company, and
thanked the union men and their
friends throughout the city for the
splendid assistance given them He
further reported that nearly all of the
groceries in Hamilton have signed
their agreement, and a complete list
of all fair stores will be published
this week
The delegates Of the Bakers Union
reported that they are still fighting
the Ward Company's Certified nom
union bread This bread is being sold
in many Of the local groceries when
the same GROCERIES should sell the
products made at home. The dele
gates requested the trades unionists
continue to give the local bakers their
support.
The polishers reported that the
Whitehead Hoag Company, of New
ark, N. J., manufacturers of badges,
are still unfair to their organization.
Stage employees reported that all of
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19

The State Federation of Labor
watches the interests of the workers
in the state legislature; it indorses or
protests in the name of labor and has
secured relief from burdensome laws.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
NIGHT FAIR
This Year in Connection
With Butler COunty's
Big Annual Show

The Butler county fair board mem
bers, always looking for something
to add to the popularity of the big
annual show. announce that this year
the fair will continue late into the
evening. The fair will go along each
night just as it is shown during the
day. The grounds and buildings will
be brilliantly Illuminated = making
them like day.
Each night of the fair the patrons
will be entertained with magnificent
display of fireworks. The display is
entitled "Yokahama City in Earth
quake and Fire." and is said to be the
most magnificent and spectacular
fireworks display ever shown in
these parts. Yokahoma is said to he
the masterpiece of the Illinois Fire
works Display Company, and has
never been attempted by any other.
Running of the big fair at night
will no doubt prove very popular
with all the people in Butler county
and vicinity. Now that the use OF the
automobile is in general vogue,
crowds from miles around will attend
the night exhibit Especially will the
night show prove popular with the
many unable to attend during the
day
All that is necessary to make the
night show successful and profitable
I is for the weather man to behave
himself and send on the warm breezes
during that week
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
California Federation Of Labor
Makes Notable Gains in Decade
BY PAUL SCHARRENBERG
California State Federation of Labor
POSITIVE RESULTS

The workmen's compensation, in.
surance and safety act.
The women's eight hour law.
Better child labor laws.
Labor camp sanitation and better
housing laws.
Better sanitary conditions in foun-
dries, bakeries and other workshops
The initiative, referendum and the
recall
Free public employment agencies
and partial regulation of private en-
ployment agencies.
Legal protection for the union label
The semi-monthly pay day.
The absent voters law
Safety laws to protect those en-
ployed in hazardous industries.
Greater educational opportunities
for the workers; university extension
vocational education, part time schools
free text books.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
SETTLE FOR TICKETS

The locals that have not as yet
made a complete settlement for their
Labor Day tickets should do so at
once. The Labor Day committee is
desirous of making an early report on
the outing, and if all of the locals
make a settlement at the next meet
ing this can be done Do your best
to make a settlement soon. Thanks.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19

i out now for four weeks, and of course
their income has been shut off since
that time Most of the employees are
married men and have families to sup
port. The purpose of the dance Sat
urday night is to give them financial
assistance. There will be good music
and several special features for enter
tanning those who attend. Every
union man and woman in the city
should attend and boost hte dance
along among their neighbors and
friends.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
MOVIE OPERATORS GAIN

Memphis, Moving picture
operators have secured new agree
ment and a per cent wage increase.
The new weekly rate is $3.50.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
DANCE
At Labor Temple Saturday
Night for Benefit Kroger
Clerks

Everything is lined up for the big
dance to be held at the labor temple
auditorium Saturday night for the
benefit of the Kroger locked-out
clerks. These clerks have been locked
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19
PEONIES

Named varieties field grown peon-
les for sale Wayne Hill Gardens,
Tel. 371-Y-1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
BURNHAM

Schools in town will close Feb. .
for a vacation of several weeks. The
pupils of the village school are pre-
pairing a program for the closing day
and all visitors will be welcome to
these exercises.
Mrs. &. +. Gilmore was a business
visitor in Pittstield Friday.
s. r. Cole of Watervile passed the
day Friday with his sister, Mrs. Emma
Fitzgerald.
Mrs. George w. Sherman visited Fri
day in rittSficld with relatives. Her
son, Harold Dunton, who has been em-
ployed in Pittsfield for some time, left
Saturday for North Conway. y. H..
where he has a similar position in the
shipping room in a WOODEN mill.
Miss Ruth Taylor conducted the
services at the Sunday evening service
at the Baptist church and she will also
be present at the midwcck service.
The willing Workers will meet with
Mrs VIVA Cole on Tuesday afternoon
of this week.
The condition of Mrs. Emma Fitz-
gerald. who suffered an i'll turn few
days ago. is moro favorable although
she is still very i'll.
Maurice d. Goodrdge. the lecturer
of Sebasticook Grange, attended the
Lecturers Conference held in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira i. Cunningham
visited Saturday evening with rcla-
tives in Waterville.
Miss Trina Davis. Colby '26. was a
weekend visitor at her home in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
PALERMO
Funeral of Mrs. Mercy Black

Funeral services for Mrs. Mercy
Black were held from her late home
Wednesday at ! O'Clock Rev, w. J..
Palmer of China village officiating.
Mrs Black was 20 years of age and
has lived nearly all her life in Pa
lcrmo. She is survived by her hus-
band. Ira Black, two sons. James and
Charles, also two daughters. Rilla
Black of Augusta and Mrs. Frank
Norton of Waldoboro.
The floral tributes were very beau
tiful. Charles and Lester Perkins.
Thomas Rowe and w. +. Nelson
acted as bearers. Intermcnt was
made in the family lot i'll Perkins
cemetery.
Mrs. Black will be greatly missed
by her friends and neighbors espec-
tally during the spring and summer
months as up until the last few years
she enjoyed being out of doors.
NJ. d. Blaisdell was called to his
brother Wills home here. last week
by The illness of his father. James
Blaisdell. who passed away Feb. 3.
John Dyer. who has been very i'll
with double pneumonia and measles,
is gaining.
r. d. Young is confined to the
house Will DlHh eye. "illCil has DSeH
quite prevalent this winter.
A number of Branch Mills grang-
ers from this part Of the town en-
ioyed sled ride with l. r. Nelson
to visit Sheepscot Lake Grange for
an all-day meeting Feb. 81 All re-
port a good time.
The pupils of Carr's corner school
not absent for the winter term were
Madeline Nelson, Frederick and
katherine Young, George Studley
and Earl Curtis and Helen Dyer. The
teacher. Mrs. Jennie Ilsley greatly
appreciated the aid Of the parents in
helping her with hot lunches which
were greatly enjoyed by the children.
BRANCH MILIS-Mrs. w. s.
Jones entertained the Reading Club
last Tuesday evening. Six members
and one guest were present. Re
freshments were served. Mrs II. A.
Kitchin will entertain for Mrs. Car
RE Worthing, Tuesday evening,
Feb. 18th.
Mrs. James Dinsmore returned
Ian. 80 from Oak Grove. Her son.
Kenneth. is improving and it is ex-
pected that he will be able to come
home before very long.
Mrs. Russell Northrup and Mrs.
+. r. Dove were visitors at Mrs.
Toomey's at Greeley's Corner, Fri
day.
There was quite a lot OF excite
ment Sunday, caused by a chimney
fire at Alex Cranes. The telephone
and the quick response of neighbors
saved the buildings
Wellman Haskell of Western
Ridge is hauling cord wood to sew
eral parties in this place.
Mrs. Clifton Dove and Miss Cora
Reynolds attended the Lecturers
Conference at Augusta.
Mrs. VERNE Morrell is able to be
out after several weeks illness.
b. r. Bronn, Edward Hannah,
Edmund Dove and Fl. A. Leeman
made business trips to Augusta re-
Gently. They went in automobiles
which is quite remarkable for the
time of year.
Mrs. F. r. Shorey is I'll with the
grippe.
Twenty EIGHT members Of Branch
Mills Grange attended the meeting
OF Sheepscot Lake Grange last Sat-
urday. A pleasant and profitable
time was enjoyed. Much credit il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
The Constant Shadow

you here still, Geoff?" DIR. Hood
emerged from the library ito en-
counter the gtonemason descending
the stairs with a trowel. which he
promptly stuck in his pocket. What
on earth were you doing up there
with that thing?"
"Soundin' the railin' put up
round the gallery for flaws. You
told me to stay. Doc. and Mis- Cay
ley said I wasn't to work on the ter
race, and the District Attorneys
Teller give orders that nobody was
to leave the house" Geoff's tone
was as matter of fact az ever.
"Reckoned Id put in my time some
ways.'
Him" the doctor observed. $50
you've met the detective from the
county seat. You're pretty sharp
yourself. Geoff; what do you think
Of him."
Seems to me I had the wrong idee
o. detectives" Geoff shook his head.
kinder thought they went round
quiet and found out what they could
without BLOWN no horn to advertise
who they was and what they was
there for. Shouldn't be s'prised If
he made himself real busy for a day
or two. but | hope he let's my con-
he doin' now"
"Outside examining all the doors
and windows to see II any OF them
were forced during the night"
There was amused contempt in the
doctors tone. "He don't take any
stock in the fact that the terrace
DORIS were wide open within n dozen
,et of where the body was found"
still somebody would have had
to walk across the loose sand on
tho floor from the doors o the ter
race to the bench. and. from all |
heard tell. Mr.. Bernhard set facin'
EN-" Gcoff spoke meditatively as IL
to himself. and his companion watch
cd him with u shrewd. attentive light
in his eyes. How'd he git hit on
the back o. the head? Then. unless
tho Teller that did 1t smoothed out
his tracks as he left-and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

was called here by the dcnth OF u
father. Briggs Turner, returned hts
Monday.
Harry Grady OF Level hill vi'itt
Merritt Tibbetts over tho week-c
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Wood n
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Grady az
daughter. Doris. were Sunday "
tors at NJ. NJ. Trask's.
Ross Hannah. who has been en-
ploycd In Portland, Is at home !
an indefinite time.
Melvin. the little son of Mr.. az
Mrs. Winfield Beldcn. is sick VI
the grip.
The WCmen's group or the Far
Bureau Will hold its February mes
ing at Sheepscot Lake Grange haI
Friday Feb. s at 10 O'Clock This NICE
ing will be devoted TO table scrvS
and nutrition. All who are interesn
whether members or not, should a
tend this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Sheepscot Lake Grange

EAST - About so members Of
Branch Mills Grange met with
Sheepscot Lake Grange at their
regular meeting, Feb. ?. After par
taking of an excellent dinner the
regular business session was held.
during which two candidates were
instructed in the first and second de-
gree. At the close of the business
session very interesting program
was presented by the members Of
Branch Mills Grange :all left for their
several homes at late hour think =
ing 1t day well spent.
Sheepscot Lake Grange voted TO
accept the invitation of Georges
River Grange to meet with them
Feb. 90 in the evening.
Mrs. Lima Getchell of Boston, who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
A Groceryn,an's Wife.
Expresses,Her Opinion
Corn Products Refining Co.
New York
Dear Sirs:

Dear
opportunity to Try ne o"enI
~ Maoa without comparison
L 4 fol- for salads
good luck
odorls CAKE unnAe
of the suppose the market
1tisinnnedatey would not with
init sweet anom
seadyf n melting.
smokes up the ntcnen
quicker
and less to Mazda steadily hoos
heat eardi along the last end
frying
of Mazda and had recipe fah
Am depend upon Mazda Tor
odluckwh s doughnut salads
Fosa itisrno i the
Mazda after opened
parionasa wonder the housewife
Mrs
ANONN~~
This ioneof
8R
Neu Women
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
WHO'S WHO N xzz sEo1Y

JOE Bernhard, wealthy broker. IL
found murdered in the courtyard OF
his sisters new country estate. HIS
skull had been crushed by terrific
blow from behind, yet no weapon
can be found and no footprints,
other than his own. appear on the
smooth, sanded floor. The BODY Is
discovered by
HENRY CARP. the old butler, who In
10 overcome with terror that
GEOFFREY PETERS, a stone mason
working on the new house, assumes
responsibility. Stopping down. he
RECEIVERS q bit Of glossy black fabric
which was lying near the murdered
man and secrets IT in his cap. He
ropes off. for investigation, the area
surrounding the body and then no
tifes
MRS. CAYLEY, sister Of the MUIR
dered man. advising her to get in
touch Immediately with
DIR. HOOD. local medical examiner
and coroner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

due the host Grange for the excel
lent dinner.
Dewey Powers has gone to New
Hampshire on account of the i'll
ness of his mother.
Philip Childs and family were in
Albion, Saturday.
Mrs. Charlotte Bronn has been Ill
with severe cold.
Farmers in tais vicinity are har-
vesting ice. MessrS. Buford and
Raymond Reed are cutting 1t with
their gasoline engine.
Mrs. Alice Jones of T.. Palermo
was q recent caller of Mrs. Ida
Young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
ITO Be Continued)
II. c. Aids Belgium

Brussels, Jan. 20.-(A. P. by
maiD A total of 101 $50 persons
died in Belgium during 1929. or 1877
deaths 10 each thousand inhabitants
as compared with 25.5 in 1880.
Official statistics say that hygienic
measures inaugurated during and
after the war. prominent in the ap-
plication of which were the mem
bers of the American Red Cross.
have been largely responsible for
bringing down the death rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Portland Tailor Appeals

Appeal to the Law Court was TAX
en- by Albert s. Conant. Portah
tailor, after Il fine of 5000 and seq
tencc of three months in Jail WEI
imposed by Judge Sanborn IN VI
Superior Court Saturday. An mug
ment charged the respondent WI
operating an automobile while II
toXicated Oct. .13. A demurrer WI
filed Saturday which the court owe
iuled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Victory Temple, Pythian Sisters, Meet

A special meeting OF Victory Temple
! Pythian Sisters, was held Friday aft
ernoon with good attendance Of mem
| bers. The newly elected officers were
installed by past chief. Mac T.. Wat
son. who was assisted by past chief.
! Augusta Hunt as grand senior and
| past chief. Minnie G. Gerald as Grand
manager and the following were in
stalled: Past chief. Georgia Cum
bingham: most excellent chief. Lila
Gee: Z. s. Sadie Murphy; l.. j.. Viola
Hunt: VI. Of r. Nina Cole: NJ. of Z.
and G.. Edna Dyer: " .of T.. Bernice
Miles: +. Of T., Mae T.. Watson: q. Of
r. Maggie Reynolds. At the close Of
the meeting a lunch was served. Meet
ings will he held on Friday after
Rooms during the winter months This
society has recently presented to the
now church an altar lamp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson Middleton,
who have been visiting the past month
with Mrs. Middleton's aunt and uncle.
Mr. and Mrs. John Gee. returned Sat
urday to their home at Grand Manan.
The first. session of Sunday school
was held in the new church on Sunday
afternoon at o'clock with CO in at
tendance.
r. T. VIM Of Waterville visited
over Sunday at his home in town.
Mrs. G. w Berry and daughter. Mrs.
K. A. McAllister went Monday to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

iEvEN navy wool jersey becomes
IL gay when 1t combines forces
with red jersey to make this at
tractive dress. and justly. too, for
st faunts fashions latest fancies-
tho waistcoat, and the bands OF
red leather or dull-surfaced novelty
ribbon stitched fat to the edge
OF the straight collar and In close
,rows on tho Priscilla cuffs and
novel. pointed pocket. which. BY
the way. asserts itself proudly by
standing OF, somewhat from the
dress at the top edge.
Novelty, or tiny white pearl. but
tons placed very close together ef-
feet the closing.
Wool crepe is another material
which works up very well in this
model.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

T'ryeburg. called there by the critical
illness of Mrs. Berry's son. DIR. Nor
man ThurloW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

A rocket pistol invented by an
Englishman weighs only six pounds,
but it will throw a life line a dis
tance Of 400 yards.
, 1924-07-26
In The District Court Of The Virgin Is
lands Of The u. S. L.
ChriStIanStad Sub-JldiCiaI District
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF MALCOLM OGAARD, DECEASED.
Notice Of Administration

AYOTICE is hereby given that the an
EN dersigned was on the 18th DAY of
- June A. d., 1924, duly appointed as
administrator of the above named estate.
All persons having claims against
MALCOLM OGAARD, deceased, are
hereby required to present their claims.
with proper vouchers, within six months
from the date of this first pull Ic ton,
namely June 18th, 1924, TO The under
sis d administrator, on hi, attorney at
No. II Church Street in ChrIstians.gG,
st. CroiX.
All persons owing the said MALCOLM
OGAARD, deceased, are requested to
settle THEN a .codnls within said time.
A II. DGAARD,
Administrator,
D. HAMILTON JACKSON.
Attorney for ad9lU7Istrot0r.
, 1924-07-26
Publication.


1T is hereby made known, that he
l House and Land Taxes for he
year 1923, for town and country
properties, became due ON the list
May 1924, and will be received at
the Branch Of the National Bank
Of the Danish West Indies in Chris-
tiansted for the town and country
district Of Christiansted, and at The
Frederiksted Branch for the town
and country district Of Frederik-
sted.
At the expiration of the month
of August, the list of arrears will
be forwarded to the Sheriff for fur
Their measures,
Government of the Virgin Islands of
the United States, St. CroiX, July ard
1924.
r. E. BARRETT,
DSsIatch rg ScCrclary.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-13
CROWDS ATTENDING
WROTEN-HUNDLEY'S
AUTOMOBILE SHOW
Special Models on Display
Latest Creation by
Dodge Brothers.

One of the most attractive indiv-
idual displays of automobiles ever put
on in San Antonio is attracting
crowds in the sales rooms of the
Wroten-Hundley Motor company,
Broadway and Eighth. This distri-
butor of Dodge Brothers motor We
hicles has arranged wonderful ex-
hibit of several special models which
are being admired by hundreds.
Entering the show rooms the
visitor sees two of the most beauti-
full Dodge Brothers Motor vehicles
ever placed on display in San Antonio.
He is Immediately impressed with the
efficient manner in which he is
greeted by courteous salesman.
It is also noted that the salesroom
has been redecorated and that Cloonan
and Osborne have certainly pleased
owners as we'll as visitors with the eff
fective manner in which they have
decorated the show room.
Hundreds of San Antonians are