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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

year be participated in by more cos
tuned organizations and groups than
ever before, and will be augmented by
the presence of the visiting Rotarians,
Kiwanians and members of the cham
bers of commerce from Pawtucket,
Woonsockct and Providence, r. l., Sa-
lem, Mass. and Boston.
Surprising the efforts Of previous
years in it's brilliance of setting. elab-
orateness of entertainment program
and spirit of carnival, will be the ball
at City hall on Friday night. Feb. p.
The visitors from out of the State and
from the many points within the bor-
ders of the Pine Tree State will be in
attendance to actively participate in
the joyful celebration. The setting for
the carnival ball this year will be
something gorgeous. and through spe-
cial decorations and extraordinary
lighting effects City hall Will be
transformed into a vast fairyland.
In observance of Washington's birth
day. on which date the ball will occur,
the decorative scheme will be in red.
white and blue. All lights in the hall
will be altcrnatcd i'll these colors. and
great transparencies of these colors
will c6ter the big central lights and
wall brackets. The stage will be a
DIC OF OulCoOT WiHlcl SIclItiS
planted within the hall. Evergrcens
and snow will form the background.
The entertainment itself is without
doubt the greatest vaudeville program
ever presented in this city. Augusta
performers and Maine favorite will
share with professional talent from
the Keith circuit the honors of the
evening. The vaudeville acts will be
intcrpolated between dances, and as
Chairman Lawrence Purinton Of the
carnival ball committee has arranged
for eight big numbers. the ball will
provide a wonderful evening of enter
tainment to spectators who do not care
to join in the general dancing. There
are several surprises on the carnival
ball program and the announcement OF
the various acts of the entertainment
will probably be made the first of the
week.
With every member Of the various
committees carried along by the i'm
petus of his or her enthusiasm, the
1924 Maine Winter Sports Carnival In
this city next month will be the means
of providing entertainment. amuse-
mcnt, a chance for competition. and
participation. to great throngs of Au-
gusta people as well as to hundreds of
visitors. Manager T.. c. Gates of the
Augusta House announced Yesterday
that the Augusta House Annex would
be opened to accommodate the people
who will make this city their Mecca
during the days Of the carnival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
SULPHUR CLEARS
ROUGH, RED SKIN

Any breaking cut of the skin. even
fiery. itching eczema, can be quickly
overcome by applying a little Mem
tho-SuIphur. declares noted skin
specialist. Because of It's germ de-
stroying properties. This sulphur
preparation begins at once to soothe
irritated skin and heal eruptions
such as rash. pimples and ring
worm.
IL seldom fails to remove the tor
ment and disagreement. and you do
not have 10 wait for relief from en-
Larrassment. Improvement quickly
shows. Sufferers from skin trouble
should Obtain a small Jar OF Rowles
Mentho Sulphur from any good
druggist and use 1t like cold cream.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
COLLECTOR HAM
CALLS ATTENTION
TO TAX EXEMPTIONS

Hon. Frank J. Ham Of this city,
the collector OF internal revenue Tor
the District of Maine. said Thurs
day, that not infreQuently taxpayers
include in their income tax returns
items that are specifically exempt
from taxation.
Among these are the following:
Proceeds Of life insurance policies
paid upon the death of the insured.
The value of property ACQUIRED by
gift, bequest, devise or descent. The
income frcm such property, however.
is taxable.
Returns of premiums on life In
surance, endowment or annuity con-
tracts.
Amounts received through acct
dent or health insurance. or under
workmen's compensation acts for
personal injuries or sickness. plus
the amount of damages received,
whether by suit or agreement. on
account of such injuries or Sick
ness.
Amounts received as compensation,
family allotments and allowances I'M
der the provisions of the war risk
insurance and the vocational rehabi-
litation acts.
Pensions from the United States
for the services of the beneficiary
or another in the military or naval
service in time Of war.
a bonus paid by state to Its
residents who served in the mill
tary or naval service during the war
with Germany.
Allowances. whether paid by the
government or a person to one who
performed no duties, as, for example.
to a widow in recognition of the SER
vices rendered by her husband, are
considered eratuities, or gifts. and
are not taxable. The rental value of
a dwelling and appurtenances there
of furnished n minister Of the gospel
as part of his compensation is ex-
empt from taxation.
Dividends or interest not in excess
of $500 received by individuals dur
ing the years 1922 to 1926, inclusive,
from domestic building and loan as
sociations. operated exclusively for
the purpose Of making loans to it's
members, are exempt from tax.
Salaries paid by state to its Of
ficers or employees.
Tax free income need not be In
cluded in gross income. nor need it
be mentioned in an income tax re-
turn.
Taxpayers who prepare and file
their income tax returns for the year
1923 early have q decided advantage
over procrastinators. A little time
and thought now in the preparation
of a return is excellent insurance
against errors, which result to the
detriment of taxpayer and govern
ment alike. The filing period ends at
midnight, March Is. 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Believing in the promotion of win
ter sports in the State of Maine and
being a keen enthusiast himself for
the pleasures of the out-of- doors in
the ipvigorating winter atmosphere,
Governor Percival +. Baxter has en-
dorsed the State of Maine Winter
Carnival which will be staged here
February 81. %. and %. and has
signified TO the committee in charge
of the arrangements that he will CO.
operate with them in making the 1924
Carnival the greatest ever held in
New England. The governors inter-
est in the three days program of
events was the subject of an an
nouncement made to the general
committee which met at the Chamber
of Commerce rooms. Thursday after
noon. by Chairman Blaine Owen.
Mr.. owen told the group of nearly
half a hundred enthusiastic workers
that an announcement would prob
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
RehcarsalS For "Bimb0"
Elks Show Start Monday

The first rehearsal for "Bimbo."
the big musical show that is to be
staged by Augusta Lodge. No. 964.
Is. i. Q. T.. will be held on Monday
evening at go o'clock in the Elks
Home.
',Bimbo'' is being staged on Satur-
day afternoon and evening of this
week under the auspices of the Ban
COR Federation of Women's Clubs In
chat city and IL was reported yes
terday that the largest advance sale
OF tickets for an amateur show ever
to be produced IN the queen City,
was recorded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
THIS PURE CREAM
ENDS HEAD COLDS.

Colds and catarrh yield like magic
20 soothing. healing antiseptic cream
that penetrates through every air
pa ssage and relieves swollen, in
famed membranes Of nose and
throat. Your clogged nostrils open
right up and you can breathe freely.
Hawking and snuffling stop. Don't
stay stuffed up and miserable.
Get large tube OF Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist. Apply q
little in the nostrils and get instant
relief. Millions endorse this remedy
known for more than fifty years.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Doris Groves, the 12-year-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l..
Groves OF 81 Bangor street. who fell
on the ice while skating on small
artificial pond near her home few
days ago. was taken TO the Augusta
General hospital yesterday for eN-
animation. her injuries proving more
serious than IL was at first sup
posed. At the hospital an examina-
ton disclosed a fractured collar bone
which was set and the little girl
was reported last night TO be resting
comfortably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Bakery All in
Glistening White

The finishing touches have. now
been given to the Merrill Bros. bak-
cry. Everything. except the floor, is
all in glistening white and so bright
are the walls and ceilings that the
visitor is tempted to ask for smoked
glasses. The whole of the second
floor of the building occupied by
Merrill Bros. is used for the bak-
cry and large as is this room. the
huge oven and the great mixing ma
chimes and molders and beaters leave
none too much room for the workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Sells Interest in
Eaton Hardware Co.
at Brunswick

Especial to The Kennebec JournaI)
Brunswick. Me-. Jan. 31.-Charles
o. Eaton of the Eaton Hardware
Company today sold his interest In
the firm to Joseph McKeen of this
town and Ralph Mairs. formerly of
Gardiner. Mr.. Eaton has been in
the hardware business for 43 years,
the last % Of which Mr.. McKeen
has been associated with him in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Miss Florence Wilson. daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. w. w. Wilson. who re-
Gently underwent an operation for
appendicitis. ia reported as getting
along nicely. She Is still at the Au-
gusta General hospital hut 1t is ex-
poctcd that she will be able to re-
turn to her home this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
LOCAL NOTICE

All the fish available: Mackerel,
halibut. paddock, hake. cod. Kenne-
bee smelts. finnan haddie. clans,
oysters and scallops at Weber &
Hewett's today Delicious Sunkist
naval oranges at ACC. doz. Order
Your fudge cake carly for Saturday.
febldlt ->
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Opera House Today FLAMING
Youth" with Colleen Moore, Elliott
Dexter. Myrtle Stedman, Sylvia.
Dreamer. Milton Sills, Ben Lyons
and others: It's II Boy with Stan
LAUREL. and William Duncan in The
Steel Thrill"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Shop Notes

The annual sale at the Norm Shoe
store started Thursday morning and
it was so well patronized that for a
time it was difficult to get into the
store because of the crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Colonial Theatre - Today--Colleen
Moore. Lloyd Hughes. Russell Simp-
son. Walter Long in The Huntress"
William Duncan in The Steel Trail;
Where Is My Wandering Boy" and
"Aesops Fables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Mrs. Luena Jameson of Westboro.
Mass. who has been visiting in the
city and vicinity. returned to her
home. While here she stayed with
Mrs. V. II. Bowman on Capital street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

r. Crawford Mcllroy of Lewiston.
formerly of Winthrop, was n business
caller, Thursday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

In this day and age school children
know their health depends on the
kind of food they eat. Pure flavoring
is as essential as anything else.
Bakers Extracts are certified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

matron, veiina Ellis; worthy patron.
Sanford Ihilbrook; assistant patron
Fannie Graves; assistant conductress'
Emily cowan; assistant conductress'
Angelina Sawtelle; secretary. Dorcus,
Greed; treasurer. Julia Lyon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Delma B!aisdell and
little daughter. Constance. os New
ark. n. j., are visiting relatives in
this city. Mrs. Blaisdell was for
merly Miss Frances Winslow OF this
cite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

y. w. Adams has returned from q
few days business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
James z. Dolan

Headquarters were notified Thurs
day of the death of James E. Dolan,
member of this Branch. which oc-
Cured in the Boston City hospital,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Miss Nellie Pinkham of Litchfeld
Was caller, Wednesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
SIDNEY

White Rose Chapter. o. z. s., elects
and instails the following officers on
Tuesday evening. Feb. 5: Worthy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

firm which he established on COM
ing to Brunswick about 30 years
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

CLASSIFIED ADS make business
dreams come true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

pass In Revue" a snappy musical
show was put on here Thursday eve
ming by the members Of Headquarters
Co. Sc, Infantry Brigade of Augusta,
much to the delight Of large aud
fence. The songs were well rendered.
the jokes good, the endmcn had some
fine stuff. The chorus singing was
good. fun of pep and helped put the
show over with a bang. After the
short intermission. the vaudeville
stunts were put on and proved to be
of a first class nature.
Ivan Bicknell Post, No. 90, Ameri-
can Legion, have sent out their invi-
tations to their Ladies' Night which
Is to be held in G. A. r. imll next
wednesday evening from $50 to H.
80. Dancing, card playing, etc, will
be in order, and q good time Is look
ed for by ali. The members OF the
Post are sparing no pains 10 make
this night one to be long remembered
by all.
On Sunday morning the chaplain
will speak in the chapel at the Pro-
testant service at 1890 on "Easan
and Jacob: The Tragedy Of the
Good" The choir will sing by re-
quest, THE Little Brown Church in
the Vale"
The members Of the Home and the
civilians are always welcome in the
chapel, and the music of the fine
choir. under the direction OF Prof.
McNichol, Is inspiring and helpful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Wednesday. He had been employed
in the hospital here and left Tues
day on furlough to visit relatives in
Boston. He was born in CharIestown,
August 5. 1872. He enlisted in Co. II,
%. U. S. Inf. July Z. 1917, was sent
to France, Sept Z. 1917, returned to
this country, May 3. 1918. and dis
charged May Is 1918. He was ad-
mitted to the Home from Somerville.
Aug. Is. 1918. He was member of
Ivan Bicknell Post, No. 30. Ameri-
can Legion, and one of it's enthus-
iastic and loyal workers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
HOMESEEKERS EAGER
FOR 100000 ACRES
GREAT RECLAMATION PROF
ECT IS NOW NEARING COM
PLETION IN MISSOURI.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.-What
engineers describe as the worlds
greatest drainage reclamation project
is now nearing completion at an ulti-
mate total cost of more than $4,000,
600. Nearly 100000 acres OF swamp
lands in the St. Francis river basin OF
southeastern Missouri and northeast
ern Arkansas will have been made
tillable.
Excavations will total upwards OF
500,000000 cubic yards according to
engineering estimates or more than III
the construction OF the Panama canal.
Lands which were virtually worth
less now are valued at from $40 to
500 an acre. Corn, wheat, cotton and
numerous other crops are successfully
raised OF the soils built I'D by deposits
brought down by the Mississippi and
other large rivers.
With the removal OF stagnant water
the mosquito has disappeared, and
with it malaria Home seekers have
poured in by the thousands.
The Little river drainage district,
the largest ever. organized has au-
thorized a new S5,000,000 bond issue
to provide additional drainage and
flood protection for its one-half mil
lion acres.
The plan originally adopted and
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
D. A. R. HOLDS MEETING
AT HOME OF MISS GREEN

The D. A. r. meeting on Thursday
afternoon at the home of Miss Jewett
Green was most enjoyable occasion
for those present The large living
room was lovely with its bright fire,
and Christmas decorations OF poinset-
tas and holly. A splendid program
followed the business meeting. The
new year books were distributed, and
work for 1925 mapped out for the
chapter. After the program the hostess
served delicious salad course with
hot coffee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
Parent Teacher Association
Bazaar Was Great Success
Ninety Dollars Realized From Sale
Friday Afternoon.

Under the auspices OF the Parent
Teacher Association a very successful
bazaar was given at the U. d. c.
chapter house on Friday afternoon
and evening. The candy booth was
very popular with the children, the
beautiful home made candies display
ed there were soon sold out. The
miscellaneous booth contained a wide
variety of articles ranging from a disk
pillow to. fancy work and hair pins:
Under the efficient management of
those in charge it proved quite profit
able. Lunches OF excellent oyster
stew, coffee, sandwiches, salads and
cakes were soon sold out and more
demanded Above 800 was taken in
and since the articles were mostly
contributed the ladies in charge feel
amply repaid for their efforts. The
PTS are very Jealous in their efforts
to equip the school with all modern
aids to good teaching, and the money
made at the bazaar will be added to
that already in hand for this purpose.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
NEWS NOTES.

Mr.. Lashley, OF North Carolina, is
in Shellman for few days in the in
terest of tobacco growing in this sec
ton He is the guest of Mr. J. n,
Watts, and considerable enthusiasm is
being aroused in this section over the
new crop.
Miss Elizabeth Brown after an i'll
ness of about a week left Sunday for
her home in Tennille Mrs O. c. Sale
is supplying her place in the school
as teacher OF the second grade.
Mr.. d. E. Burruss has moved into
town from his farm north OF Shell
man and with his family is occupying
the home OF Mr. c. d. Crittenden.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
NEGROES FIND SOUTH
BEST PLACE TO LIVE
FEW BLACKS NOW EMIGRAT-
ING TO NORTHERN CITIES.
BLACKS MAKE PROGRESS.

ATLANTA, Ga.-Few southern ne
qroes are now emigrating to northern
cities according to railroad transport
tation agents in Atlanta The move
nent that was so pronounced two
wears ago. chiefly through the actlv-
ties of northern labor agents working
in southern communities has apparent
" ceased, it was stated. Those ne
eroes who had gone north have eth
er returned to southern homes and
communities or have given up hope OF
returning and are making the most OF
a bad move, it was shown. They are
not being joined by others.
Have Learned Lesson.
There is an impressive lesson for
the southern negro in the passing OF
the craze to go north, agricultural
leaders here state They have learned
through those who tried it that there
is no easy money for the negro in the
north. They have learned also, it was
said, that the promise OF social equali-
tv and of equality i'll other ways was
a false promise.
There is no more equality in the
north for the negro than there is in
the south" said a prominent negro
leader here today. THE only differ
ence is that in the south the negro is
among white friends who understand
him and help him, while in the north
he is among strangers who do not un-
derstand him, have no real sympathy
for him and will not help him.
Southern Negroes Make Progress.
That the negro in the south can and
does make progress and is moving
ahead to independence in financial
way, when he is industrious and fru-
gal, was pointed out here today by
both white and black leaders of the
negro race.
The steady climb of the negro in the
south as a home owning and land
owning citizen coupled with his mark
ed decrease in illiteracy constitute an
impressive proof that the negro race
is on the ascending scale of racial inn
provement and progress, it was said.
In Atlanta and in many other south
ern cities and farming communities
are many negroes who own their
homes, some of whom have prosper
Gus business enterprises and many
who work daily and earn good pay,
and who are finding life pleasant and
the future not discouraging i'll Dixie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
UNION SERVICES FOR NEW
METHODIST PASTOR SUNDAY
Time Honored Custom Makes Warm
Welcome for Rev. Pharr.

On Sunday evening the Baptist CON
gregation, according to time-honored
custom, joined the Methodist congre-
CATION i'll union service at the Meth
odist church to welcome the new
Methodist pastor, Rev. Mr.. Pharr
Beautiful music had been arranged for
this service, and feeling of good
fellowship warmed the hearts Of those
present Mr.. Pharr's sermon made a
splendid impression on the large audi
ence, and the church going people of
the town hope that the coming year
many more union services may be
held, drawing closer together the two
most active agencies for good in the
community.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
THOSE WHO VISIT AND
ARE VISITED IN SHELLMAN

The Shellman public schools will
close Friday afternoon for the Christ
mas holidays Work will be resumed
on January 5th.
Mrs, ]. n. Watts is in Memphis,
Tenn, in the interest OF the Sunday
school work in which she is engaged.
Mr.. Robert Wooten, OF Jackson
vile, Fla, is the guest for a few days
OF his mother, Mrs John Wooten.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCurdy and
Miss Sara McCurdy visited Cuthbert
on Sunday.
Miss Annie Smith of Andrew col
lege is the guest of Miss Ruth Terry.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16

carried out provided for the diversion
OF the water of the hill streams by
digging channel on the northern
border of the district to the Missis-
sippi river. This was parallelled by
10 miles OF levee More than 700 miles
Of bitches then were constructed to
carry off the surface waters. These
bitches, which are 100 feet wide and
Is feet deep, empty into Big Lake,
Arkansas.
The cost OF drainage has been met
by bond issues, retired in 20 years by
taxes levied on the lands according
to benefit. The average cost has been
around $40 an acre.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
SERVICE AT FRIENDSHIP
HELD BY DIR. WILLIAMS

DR.. Williams, OF the Mercer facul-
ty, who is supplying the Shellman
Baptist pulpit until resident pastor
is secured, preached at Friendship
church. about 5 miles south OF Shell
man. on Sunday afternoon A large
congregation greeted him, several cars
going out from Shellman to hear him.
DR.. Williams is one OF the most popu-
lar preachers ever in this community,
and large number OF people here
will not allow an opportunity to pass
when it is possible to hear him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
COLUMBUS PHYSICIAN AT
BEDSIDE OF JAMES REESE

DIR. McDuhy, OF Columbus, came to
Shellman Sunday to see Mr.. James
Reese, who continues i'll at his fathers
home. James seemed for a while to be
rapidly improving, but for the past
few days has suffered slight relapse.
His many friends hope soon to see
him on the streets again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
PICE-GRIFFIN.

Mr.. l. w. Rice, OF Shellman. an
nounces the engagement OF his daugh-
ter, Trudye, to Mr.. Walter Griffin, of
Edison, the marriage to be solemnized
at an early date.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
DEATH RATE INCREASES.

The death rate in the registration
area OF the United States increased to
1873 per LOCO Of population in 1928
from 11.8 in 1922.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16

Fancy leather collars and cuffs in
white or gilt are most distinctive on
coat dresses.