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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-07
STATE OF MAINE


Central Securities Corporation
Ksnnsbeo Gas o Fuel Company
Petition by Receiver for Discharge
Your petitioner ON July 18th. 1915
deposited with the clerk Of Courts 8
certified check IN the sum OF tHchW'|
nine hundred dollars t&29DOD. drawn
by Central Securities Corporation "s
the First National Grant" I'hnk .,
Augusta, Maine. certified by said BAN
end signed wv. S. Wyman. Treasurer
The said check was deposited IN cor.
noction with the petition filed by y2u.
Receiver asking authority OF W.,
Court to convey back 20 said detenaah.
corporation all of It's properties WHO
he held by virtue Of his Office AZ d"
ceIver.
That the sum Of tho ind"ht'dn,"
amounting 10 tWrnty-uine hundred nar
lars $4,000, represented ~ hoha,
given by said defendant corpora'ionh, .. 70
Trenton Trust and Safe pcr""It YIN,
pany OF Trenton. New jersey, ~ ~
bearing date OF November ], lgI5; ~"
been paid. or payment pro'li'g W.,
for, by depositing with faid lIrp',
Trust and Safe Deposit COMPANY
Trustee, and that the said mortgage
curing said bonds has been dlscna'
by the said Trustee. oil ~ snow" p,.
final report OF your petitioner ~ "
ceivcr in this cause, filed thi' uaIi n,
Your petitioner has pcrfofh'u ~ -,
the duties required Of him ny ms ~,
der OF appointment and the snpsclu,.
orders Of Court in the above uan "a
cause; has disposed Of oil prnpety,,,
accordance with tho order OF me roII' ~
and has paid over all moneys IN IN
possession in accordance thett~,,tr
and has filed his final report AZ
There appears TO be no IohgsI rss
necessity for the further cohthN"
of the Office Of Receiver .-s
WHEREFORE your petitioner pPSim
that there may be returned w. ,iss
said certified check for t"enN a,
hundred dollars (S2960), depoA,epu. i1S
aforesaid, and that he may D.. us. us,
discharged as Receiver IN sa'p Ia bs /
and that the sureties on ms pI,ynbilltg
released from all fufthcr
thereunG~r. A., ta2L :
W. 8. WYMAN. kscggIvg'"
EVERETT H. Man.,
Solicitor for Petitio"'"
STATE or MAINE -. ,s,l
Kennebec. IS. May, |,T,aniiter 3
Then personally appeared wa" has 4
Wyman and made oath that 10 M
read the above petition and hho osm, Il
contents thereof, and that the SAT- III !
true of his own knowledge elxac'sIp,s,l5n
matters stated to be Of intornir mai.
and belief, and that as TO tnOs mos
ters he believes them to De liu"
bf nf2STERE Ef' II. MAxcY.
Notary PubAS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-07
Gordon.Moodv

AT IL o'clock Monday at the par
sonage of the Federated church in
Skowhegan. occurred the marriage
OF Raymond Z. Gordon OF Anson and
Mrs. Myrtle Moody. formerly of
Skowhegan, but now living in Madi-
son. The service was performed by
rev. George l. Thurlow. who used
the double ring service. Mrs. Moodv's
Youngest daughter and son attended
them.
Mrs. Moody Is a nurse. Mr.. Gordon
IS section foreman for the Maine
central Rrailroad company. Mrs.
Gordon wore a dark blue travelling
suit and becoming hat. After a short
wedding trip they win reside in An
son. Their large circle of friends
wish them much Joy in their married
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-07
ANSON

Leo Daviau was in Waterville on
business recently.
Several Of the ladies' attended tho
county convention Of the w. C. T. L.
at Scion Thursday.
Rev. H. Nelson Hapworth vas
quite surprised Thursday afternoon.
when IL OF the ladies of the Anson
church. where he is pastor, called
upon him and expressed their wishes
Tor many happy returns of the day. IL
being his birthday. Ice cream and
CAKE were served and upon leaving,
n sum OF money was given him as
slight token Of their friendship.
Excavation work was commenced
Thursday for the gasoline tank which
Is to be installed near the Hilton coal
sheds on the river road,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-07
Monday Nioht Club

Mrs. Albert Poulin entertained
the Monday Night Club "Wednesday
evening. Cards were played and
prizes were given: 1st prize, Mrs
Edith Morrissette: End. Mrs. Louis
Gerois: 3rd, Mrs. Joseph Vigue
Refreshments We're served BY the
hostess. The next meeting VIII be
held with Mrs. Esther Champine
High street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-07

The Loyal Club met Wednesday
evening with Mrs. Louis FerIand
Whist was played and prizes were
given, LIST prize, Mrs. Gideon BEN
net; End Mrs. Neal Gregory: srd,
Mrs. Charles Champine. Refresh.
ments were served by the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Champine
and Mrs. Josie Raymond were re-
cent guests of friends in Pittsfield,
Leon Pollard and family have
moved to Brunswick.
The graduating exercises OF the
Lawrence High School Class of 1924,
VIII be held in the Opera House
Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-07

club is a new organization, but is
proving very popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-07

kennebec, SO. cnr-RT
Central Securities Corpor""N-
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
TWO YEARS TERM IS GIVEN MERIDEN MAN
Irving Hough Of Hough Fur Trad ing Co. Sent to Federal Prison
DOHERTY IS DISCHARGED
Paltry S25 a Week Clerk More to Be Fitted Than Blamed, Judge Says-Company Fined to Protect Creditors.

New Haven. May 12.-Irving R. Hough of Meriden and of the Hough Fur Trading Co.,, was given two years in the federal penitentiary by Fed eral Judge Howe today on a charge of swindling fur trappers in various parts of the country.
 Charles J. Doherty, who had been on trial also on a similar charge was discharged after the court had said that an employe who for the paltry sum of $25 a week aided and abetted in the act of dcfrauding customers was more 10 be pitied than jailed" The company was fined sl in order, the court said. that its funds may be preserved to pay off those who have claims, Hough having promised to make good on checks sent 10 persons who dealt with him. Hough is sols owner of the business.
 The district attorney stated 10 the court that restitution had been made 10 Mrs, Mary E. Lippincott of Red House. Ney., who came here to aid in the prosecution and to whom the con- cern owed Sl.000.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
BANDITS IMPRISON SEVEN
 VICTIMS IN AN ICE BOX
Only Dexterity of One Of Seven Prison- CTS in Opening Door Saves
 Their Lives

New York, May 12.--seven men early today escaped death in an east side hall by breaking out of an ice box in which they had been forcibly imprisoned an hour and half earlier by six armed bapdits. Before forcing their victims into the refrigerator the gunmen robbed them Of their money and valuables, and later broke into a safe. The gang escaped with about $1,500 in money and jewery.
 The ingenuity of one of the victims, who was able to loosen a bolt. which released paddock on the ice box door made escape possible.
 The victims were treated for scalp decorations. inflicted by the gunmen, who beat them with their revolver butts.
 The bandits escaped in an automo- bile.
 The holdup victims employees of a dance hall who were about to close the place following a wedding, were in a large refrigerator in the kitchen of cafe conducted in connection with the resort.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
M'ADOO'S MANAGER
 CLAIMS 64S VOTES
Insists Candidate Is Within S5 Of
 Needed TWO-ThirdS
SS STATES ARE IN FAVOR
Number of Votes Which Rockwell Says Former Secretary is Sure To Get Is Over 100 More Than Ma jority Of Convention.
jOrity of Convention.

Nashville, Tenn, May 12.-David Ladd Rockwell of Chicago, manager of w. G. McAdoo's presidential cam paign, last night issued a tabulated statement claiming 64Sls votes for McAdoe in the early balloting in the New York convention. or as he point cd out within S5 votes of the two- thirds required to win the nomination.
 "Thirty-five states and territories, with 99O convention votes already have expressed their preference" he said. Tn these states. Mir. McAdoo wor or divided the delegation from ?. losing only 6, completely, to his entire field of opponents, who were 'favorits sons in most cases.
 "fhe states that haze acted have given McAdoo 436la delegates against SIS for the combined opposition head ed by Governor Al Smith. of New York, slightly more than 125, incIud ing New York's 90.
 Seventeen of the remaining states and territories are known to be favor able to Mir. McAdoo. These states have total of 1S0 votes which. added to the 4S6ia already won by him, will increase his total to 6161s votes.
 'In the five remaining states that are classified as doubtful, Mir. Me- Adoo is assured Of not fewer than S2 votes, bringing his total 10 GiSls or over 100 more than a majority Of the convention"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
FIVE BURNED TO DEATH IN MAINE FIRE, TWO AT BEAVER RIVER, N. l.;
 SOUTH WINDSOR FAMILY IS SAVED

MiiliuUoket, Me. May 12.-Mrs. John BraEan and four Of hcr children were burned 10 death in a fire which destroyed their home here today. The father. John Bragan. a mill worker, and two sons jumped from upper vin- dows. They were taken To Inc Bryant hospital. where it was said two Of them would die.
 House Bursts Into Flames
 The family lived in a four room house and The wallis of the rooms were sheathcd with wrapping paper. The survivors were in too a serious condition 10 be questioned but so far as could be learned BraEan used ker- oseHe 70 star the kitchen fire and flash of flame iKnitod inc paper on inc wall. In moment Inc entire house was abiazs.
 The younzest of the children burned 10 des uas three years old.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
MEDITERRANEAN WINS
 IN S25O,OOO LAWSUIT
Case Brought by Mrs. Leeds, Claiming She Was Sent
 to Asylum, Dismissed

New York, May 12.-Supreme Court Justice Lydon today dismissed the complaint in the s250.00o dam age suit brought by Mrs. Mae Joyce Leeds against her mother-in-law. Mrs. William Bateman Leeds. alleg- ing that she was confined in an En- glewood, N. J., sanitarium against her win by orders of the defendant.
 Justice Iydon after hearing evil dence offered by the defense. ordered Judgment for the elder Mrs. Leeds saying that he failed to see n single point" on which the case should be permitted 10 go 10 the jury.
 Testimony purporting 10 show that Mrs, Mae Leeds had 10 be sent to A hospital after she had been in- formed of an affair between her hus- band, William S. Leeds. and her sis. ter,' had been given this forenoon by Miss Nancy Nelden, of Englewood daughter of Dr. Andrew L. Nelden manager or the sanitarium
 Mrs. Leeds informed mo-" testi. ged Miss Nelden, that she had been committed to the New Jersey state hospital al Morristown. after she had been informed of an affair between her husband and her sister"
 Miss Anna Joyce Tracy. of Los An geies, Calif, sister Of the younger Mrs. Leeds, was in the courtroom while Miss Nelden testified. Miss Tracy shook her head indignantly in denial as Miss Nelden quoted the re- mark she attributed 10 tho younger Mrs. Leeds.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
50 YEARS A PRIEST
Thousands Attend Cardinal Mcrcier Today in Celebration Of His Golden Jubilee m Malines, Belgium,

Malines, Belgium, May I2,--Thou- sands of persons from Brussels, Ant Werp and other parts of Belgium gathered in this little medieval town today to attend the celebration of tho golden jubilee Of Cardinal Mercier, primate Of Belgium. A great concourse at an early hour this morning sur rounded the cardinals palace, and the Archbishopic cathedral Of St Rom baut.
 The cortcgc Of bishops and priests proceeded from the cardinals palace to the cathedral where the cardinal donned the sacerdotal habits before the altar and then proceeded to the main entrance to welcome king Albert and Queen Marie, the entire royal family of Belgium having wished 10 honor the prelate by attending the ceremony in a body. The lsing joined with the congregation in the tc deum.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
CUMBERLAND FLOODED $
Maryland City Rapidly Becoming In- undated AS Wills Greek Rises and D,er1ows Hanks.

Cumberland, Md, May i2.-For the second time within less than two months flood waters were tapping menaeingly at the heart or the Cum berland business district this morning Wills Greek, taking Its course through tho downtown section. has left its banks. Water in Mechanic street. one Of the principal business thorough fares, has reached depth Of eighteen inches. Merchants worked through out the night moving their stores to second floors.
 The Potomac river and its tribu- taries reached flood stage during the early morning hours, forcing hun dreds of families at Keyser and Pied mont. w. Va, to fee from their homes. At Piedmont. a general fire alarm was sounded at midnight to warn the residents Of the impending danger.
 In Cumberland streets the waters were rising at the rate Of eight inches an hour.
 No loss or life had been reported.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
GEORGE H. CRYNE INJURED
Well Known Travcling Salesman in Boston And May Lose Left Arm Auto Hit By Trolley Car.

Word has been received here that George II, Cryne, traveling sales. man employed by the Mcriden branch of Landers, Frary A Clark. is in the City hospital. Boston, Mass, and may lose his left sym as the result of n colhsion between his automobile and trolley car. His arm was broken in Tour places The accident happened late nt night and according 70 vii. nesses, Mr. Cryne was not at fault. His new sedan was wrecked, being hit head-on by the trolley as he was turn. Ing out Of Q side street onto Fremont street, Mir. Cryn. is well known in New Britain. 1te is the son Of Will liam N, cryne of s2 Wallace street His home is at Walnut Beach, New Milford.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
FRIENDS RECEIVE WORD FROM MAN WHO
 WAS DROWNED" AT CONEY ISLAND

Friends of Harry r. Swherlrad Brooklyn Y. veFt 7h"n his death ig drowning August i7 1928 reported r health. New Britain lodge Eks wHich 
 CoHet Island aud 10 have dsapprtd Ills clothes found n hath house and  Official action taken
  having departed story his death Sutferl5ud sHperintend
  Worth Main
  low 70 which Harry replies do yOn rt
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
Great Britain Wins First
 Of Davis Cup Matches

By The Associated Press.
 TorquaY langn May i2-Grcat Britain triumped in the opening con- test of the 1924 competition for the Davis Cup, emblem of international team tennis supremacy. when A. F. r. kingscotc defeated George Watson. of Belgium. in the singles Of the first round match between these count rics. Tho score was 7-5. 6-2, Gel.
 The match is The only first round contest scheduled in the European zone of Davis Cup play. all the other countries entered having drawn byes The winner will meet Spain in the sec ond round.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
PREPARING KEYNOTE"
Rough Draft of Congressman Burton's Speech is Presented for CoOlidgc's Approval Today.

Washington. May 12,--The rough draft of the keynote address to be made at the republican national con- yention at Cleveland was laid before President Coolidge today by Repre- sentative Burton Of Ohio, who will de- liver 1t as the convention's temporary chairman.
 Representative Burton has been at work on his speech for ten days, but said today he would not have it cons peted for at least two weeks, because Of his desire 10 revise certain portions aftar conferences with party leaders.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
British Columbian Town
 Is Wiped Out by Flames

Vancouver. F. t., May l Z. --- Two hundred Japanese fishermen and their families were homeless and without shelter today as the result Of a fire which destroyed a large part Of the village Of Stevenson, ? miles from here. late yesterday.
 Two cannerles, two score shacks and mess houses, eight small boats. five residences, an office building and a wharf were destroyed at an csti- mated loss Of s306, 900.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
ARREST CITY TREASURER
Cambridge. Mass. and Banker Both Accused of Conspirac, in Taking Funds From Rank.

Cambridge, Mass. May iz.-Hcury F. Lehan, treasurer of this city and simon Swig, former vice. president Of the Fremont Trust Co. Of Boston. were today arraigned in the Middlescx county superior court on secret in- dictment charging them with con spiracy in taking the funds of the city of Cambridge and placing them in the Fremont Trust Co. which was at the time known to be insolyent."
 Lehan was further charged with abuse of power and criminal neglect while holding public office. The two men were released under bonds or s1.000 each.
 The Fremont Trust Co was closed by the bank commissioner in 1921.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
Wilmington Negress Kills
 MatrOn of Police Station

Wilmington, DeI., May 13.-Annie Lewis, negress, accused Of beating 10 death Mrs. Mary r. Davis, police ma tron, in coll in station house here last night, was found today in house on tho east side Of the city.
 The negroes, who is 2S years old. was arrested last night on charge Of carrying q pistol and placed in cell Later in the night woman brought to the police station a bunch of keys she found on sidewalk near the sta- ton, They were identified as inc ma- irons and an investigation -nsultcd tn Mrs. Davis being found dead.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
HOSPITAL mENBrRsHIr DRIVE

The membership committee of thr wOman's hospital board has been conducting successful membership drive during the rast week, the ohjnct being to obtain new members and re tain the old ones.
 The members uf the rGnmiffes wif meet al the home of Mrs. Frank l.. Tfaut. West Main street. Thursday afternoon, at . o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
DELEGATION TO rrNERtL

Waterbury, Mag I2.-The Water bury bar association at a special meeting this morning appointed a delegation 10 attend Justirr Lucien F.. Burpee's funeral this afternoon. the delegation including Superior Court Judges John P. Kellogg and Arthur r. Tals. city court judge John T. Nc Cirath and Abncr r. Hayes. Judge r. I. Peasicy of tHe district court and Comp Commissioner r. M. Williams. Attorney r. r. CarmUdy vas appointed a committee To draft resolutions.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
Produce Growers in Conn.
 Valley Face Heavy Losses

Springfield. Mass. May t2.--Failure Of seed to germinate. due to prolong- cd cold, rainy weather. promises 10 cause produce growers in this part Of the Connecticut valley heavy loss. both in labor Of replantinF and inability to take advantage of favorable markets. it was said by large growers today. The season hcreabouts is two weeks late. TUbacco growers also are said to be pprehensive.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
Wills-Madden Fight Has
 Been Postponed to Friday

Nov York, May l2.-Thc l5-rOunH heavyweight match between Harry Wills. negro challenger for Jack Dcmpsey's title. and Hartley Madden. stadium. has been postponed until noNt Friday because of raiu.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
43 Arrested in Raid
 On Dance Hall in Putnam

Putnam, Conn, May 1e.-The cases of a arrested in A raid on a dance hall here Saturday night were con- tinued until May 26 in court today. The Polish freedom club managed the dance and the police allege that liquor was being sold. Some alcohol was seized. Stanley I.azak and John Duda were charged with keeping liquor with intent to sell and the others were freqnenting place where liquor was sold.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
Radical Party Of For- mer Premier Caillaux Becomes Strongest Group In New Cham ber-Premier Is Ex- pected To Retire.
President MilIerand Also
 May Resign as Result of
 the Defeat of His Nation eH Bloc.
~ DONALD-POINCARE MEETING PROBABLY
 WILL NOT BE HELD.
By The Associated Press.

y Inc Associated Press,
 London, May 12.-Plans for the meeting of Prime Minister Mac Donald with Premier Poincare Of France at Chequers Court May i9 probably will be abandoned as q result Of the French election up- set it was intimated in official circles today.
 Officials were rcticent in view Of the fact that the French elee- ton returns were incomplete but tho apparent reRe erses suffered by Premier Poincare came as a sur prise 10. the Downing street ob- servers, who, like Prime Minister Macdonald. believed that M Poincare's return to power was a foregone conclusion.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
No Word of Others
British C0ueratulatiop

London, May 12.-Onicials Of the British air ministry sent conFratula- ions to the American embassy today fipon receipt of the news that Major Martin of the United states world lisht party had been found. last week Air Marshal Trenchard sent condolences to the embassy when # ifas feared the American airmen might be lost and expressed the hope hat they would be found.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
Brooklyn Bandits Steal
 Furs Valued at $50, ,0O0

New York. May 12.-six armed men early today bound two watchmen in a Brooklyn fur-dyeing factory and escaped with skins yalncd at s50.0o0 The furs were removed on a motor truck.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
$16 a Week Sweeper
 at 60 Has Received
 a Request of $5O,OO0

New York, May 12.-Ralph Evans. GO years old, who has. been sweeping railways in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel for the last five years at s16 week, quit his job today when lawyer told him that brother who recently died in England had left him s50,0OO.
 Evans said he would enjoy seNer1l weeks holiday in suite of rooms in the hotel in which he has collected dust for so long.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
CHILD SHOT IN CHURCH
fstol ENplodcs on Falling From Fathers Pocket as Man Rises To Sing Hmm.

Pittsburgh. May 12.-F'ourfeen year
 v Ciinging Smith is in q critical con
 ition today suffering from a bullet
 ound inflicted last night when pis- 70 dropped from Ter fathers pocket | hiiE they were in church and was accidentally discharged. The bullet |truct the child in the abdomen.
 The Ret. .. I. Scott. pastor of the lomeNille Christian church. had call I npon the congregation to stand and 5ns hymn. As William Smith. the ather. arose from his seat. the pistol eii from his pocket. smith told tbn .eiire he had been hald up several mes recently and carried the weapon or protection.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
MARTIN WILL NOT
 CONTINUE FLIGHT
Squadron Commander and Me- chanic Ordered to Washington
FOUND AFTER ELEVEN DAYS
Wrecked April 30 When Plane Hit
 Mountain Peak-Both Will Go to
 Europe to Greet Brother Pliers on Their Arrival There. |

Washington, May 12.-Maior Fred : erlck l.. Martin and his mechanic. Staff Sergeant Alya l.. Harvey, will be ordered to Washington direct from Port Moller, Alaska. where they ar rived safely after their airplane had been wrecked and they had been missing for II days in the wilds of Alaska.
 Headquarters Duty.
 The two aviators will be assigned 10 1uty in the army air service head quarters temporarily, but their names Will be kept on the list of the around the-world flyers, in compliment to the men and in recognition of the hard ships they have endured in valiantly attempting to lead the squadron in the elohe-encircling flight.
 The plans of the air service also will permit Major Martin to keep tho designation of commandiry officer Of the flight, Lieut. Smiths title being that of acting officer in charge.
 Will Meet Them Abroad.
 It is intended to send Major Martin and Sergeant Harvey across the At lanlic in time 10 greet the fliers and lead lhem on the way home from Europe, in that way giving the com mander the post of honor which he lost by hard luck in Alaska.
 Meanwhile the three other planes will continue their way around in command Of Lieut.. Lowell II. Smith, senior officer in the absence Of Ma Jor Martin.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
Two Die in lire

Beaver IsiHer. N. Y.. May 1s.-Thr Vincent house was burned 10 The ground early today and George Xin- rent. proprietor. and Mrs. Amos Ire Chainbr0s. hctisoiseeper. pt,risi1..sl in the flames. Others in the building es- eaped.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION

Hilto, T. H., May 11,-Rocks weigh ing fifty pounds were hurled eight feet by an explosion last night in the crater of Halemaumau volcano.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
Cotton Textile Industry
 Will Be Subject to Probe

Washingi on. May l--- An iHgai1y into inc cotton teNtiic industry by fine tariff commission was ordered today by line senate on motion of Senator Walsh, democrat. Massachusetts.