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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
Parent-Tcacher Assn. Meets

A meeting of the Parent-TeaCher
Association was held in the l.. ii. s.
assembly hall Thursday afternoon at
4 Z. NJ. The meeting was opened with
America" and the Lords prayer by
the association.
At the business meeting the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
coming year: President, Miss Lucia
Connor; first vice president. Mrs.
Stella Jewell; second vice president,
Mrs. Walter Putnam; third vice
president. Mrs. Fl. o. Brown; fourth
vice president, Mrs. A. NJ. Glidden;
fifth vice president, Mrs. William
Henderson,; secretary, Miss Marion
JOY; treasurer. Mrs. Hazel Ellis;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Har-
riett Lesury.
The newly elected president an
mittee: DIR. Ethel Walters, Mrs.
Abbie Ladd and Mrs. Lillian Rollins.
The collection taken will be sent
to the George family who at one
time lived in Fairfield, but now are
in great need in Italy.
At the close of the business meet
ing Mrs. Kate Ellis. the retiring
president, in very gracious manner,
thanked the schools, clubs and in
dividuals for their help in making
the years work a success and gave
up the chair to the new president.
Miss Lucia Connor, who put the
meeting in the hands of Mrs. Horace
Parkman. president of the Dial club,
under whose supervision the pro-
gram was carried out.
Albert Grover pleased the aud
fence with a vocal solo, accompanied
by Mrs. Christine Hume.
The counting of the votes gave
Miss Clara Osborne's room the ban
ner as showing the largest number
of guests, were parents or friends of
the children in her room.
A most instructive and interest
ing address was given by Bryant
E. Jones of the State Forestry de-
partment, Augusta.
The Misses Katherine and Susan
Kenrick are taking lessons OF their
sister, Mabelle Kenrick, who is one
of Mrs. Ames' most advanced pupils
and a very efficient young teacher.
Friends of<Doris Tozier, daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. +. L. Tozier, will be
interested to know that in the list
of Junior class day parts at Colby
college, appears Miss Tozier's name
as historian.
Miss Lulu Holten and Miss Cert
rude Stevens of Boothbay Harbor,
were guests Thursday of Mrs. Ever
EFT Richardson.
The many friends Of Mr.. William
J. Bradbury will be very sorry to
hear he was taken suddenly i'll
Thursday afternoon while crossing
the street. and was carried to his
home, but at last reports was rest
ing fairly comfortable. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

The National Music Week program
under the auspices of the Taconnet
club will be held at the club house
this evening beginning at s o'clock
under the direction Of Mrs. Sidney
Patterson of the Coburn School of
music. This recital is free to the
public. but small children will not be
admitted unless accompanied by an
adult
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
Notice

The School Board Of Fairfield
desires bids on the installation
of steam Heating System for
the South Grammar School
Building, bids to be in tho hands
Of the board by May 9, 1924. The
Board reserves the RICH. to reject
any or all bids. .,..-...--
M. c. JOY,
superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

The drivers at the Central fire sta
ton held the regular whist party
last evening at the clubrooms.
Twelve tables were filled and a most
enjoyable time was passed by all.
At the close refreshments of fancy
crackers and ice cream were served.
The four weeks series prizes were
won by Mrs. Eva Clark and Nelson
Zero. Other prizes were awarded the
winners of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

The farm in Fairfield of los acres,
owned by A. d. johnson. has recent
ly been sold by w. H. lockwood of
the Strout Farm agency to G. H.
Downs of Brewer; also the ~ acre
farm in Benton, owned by Nellie E.
Kelley to William Gogan of Fair
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

A stated meeting of Martha Wash
ington Chapter, No. 10. @. E. s., will
be held at Masonic hall this evening
at 7.35 o'clock. There will be work
in initiation and refreshments will
be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
MOODY MOUNTAIN

Elbridge Cunningham. who Is now
at work in Camden. called on old
friends here Sunday.
The roads in this section are very
bad in places and two or three
autos have to be hauled out of the
mud by teams daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

In the absence of the pastor, Rev.
w. z. Holman, who is attending the
Methodist general conference at
Springfield, Mass, Elmer Craig of
this city will con duct the service at
the Methodist church in Oakland
Sunday morning and also of the Sid
rey Methodist church in the after
noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

The annual English Club nigh,
will be observed this evening at the
Waterville High school at 7.30. A
play will be presented at this time
followed by a social.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

n. H. Barrows entertained a party
of friends at luncheon and dancing
party last evening at the Elmwood
hotel. Douglass Melody Men of
Augusta furnished music for the oc-
caSion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
Is
MhAz0Z~
FURNITURE COMPANY
"a MAIN ST. NNAIENn4E MI

specialist in line of work and they
will all be repaired in the near flu
ture.
Children's Day will BE observed in
the Universalist church the second
Sunday in June. Many children are
to be baptized and several others are
to be taken into the church. A pa
geant compiled by Rev. DIR, Mooney
will be rendered for the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

George E. Kicker of Portland was
a business caller in town Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

uoines theatre"Forty Horse Haw-
i've" starring Hoot Gibson: I'm the
k na,ace of the King" with all star
f .",. "The Cowboys" a Fox come
y. "steel Trail" 18th Episode.
''cI;tv Opera house-"A Mans
,,.,en featuring John Gilbert;
.pcasts of Paradise" a serial with
,,.,iliam Desmond; comedy, That's
pirb": New World Kilograms"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

P. w. Hussey of North Berwick is
in town on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

Mrs. Raymond Wade of Boston,
formerly an assistant buyer for the
7, H. soper Co. Of this city, is visit
,rp relatives here for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

Albion Goodhue Of Belfast was in
,roterville yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
piano Reeital

FIdUO ncClkdt
The 3Oth piano recital given by the
pupils of Mrs. Ruth Hatch Ames,
assisted by Mrs. Frank Langlois.
soloist, was held at her home in
Shawmut, Thursday evening, May s.
before a large number of mothers and
friends. The following delightful
program was carried out, which re-
Elected great credit on the teacher as
well as the pupils:
Duet (BeyeD, Mrs. Ames and
Teresa Henderson; (a) The CHM
ney Corner (Kohler), OBJ Home Cir
Gle March Ruhe), Juliette Langlois;
Consolation (Mendelssohn), Dorothy
Balentine; Flower Song (Lange).
Elizabeth Archer; Morning Prayer
(Streahlog), Virginia Aver: BY the
River Helm). Lucille Harris: Pretty
Pansies (Weston), Eva Corey; Fit
ting Butterflies (Mundhenke). Gladys
Drawn; Etude (Beyer), Teresa Hen
derson; Allegretto (Beyer), RATHER
inc Kenrick; Moderate (Beyer), Su-
san Kenrick; Joyous Farmer (Schu-
MANN, Juliette Langlois; Song of
the Brook (Shackley). Ida Beaulieu:
Rustic Dance HowelD, Betty
Fletcher; Lizette (Howland), Evelyn
st. Peter; Valse Oeerand), Zaidie
Trip; Grande Valse Brllante
Chopin, Mabelle kendrick; vocal
solo, Our Treasure" Mrs. Frank
Langlois, accompanied by Juliette
Langlois and Mrs. Ruth Ames.
The Junior class of J.. II. s. will
hold a social Friday evening in the
High school assembly hall at 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

/! Mrs. Hazel Townsend of Reding-
.on street is a delegate to the Home
missionary meeting being held in
Il eviston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

Mrs. i. w. Dudley Of Portland is
,be guest of relatives in the city and
oil, remain here for several weeks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. J.. M. Barrows OF
rast Corinth are passing a few days
d this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

! The Cheerful Doors class OF the
Methodist Sunday school will hold
a social evening in the church on
May II. A feature of the evening
will be "A Trip to Chicago"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

George King of Lewiston is in the
city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

Edward Macdonald of Portland Is
In this city on a short business trip,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
"A of the Methodist church will be
heId next Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

c. B. Jones of Melrose, Mass, is
visiting friends in this city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

Mrs, Hazel Emery Of Waterville
,s in Auburn visiting friends for a
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

]. E. MacMahan of Wakefield,
Mass. was calling on friends in Wa
terville Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

Henry Taylor of Litchfield was in
the city yesterday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
Two Bankruptcy PetitionsN

TWO BankruPtcy PetItions<
The following petitions in bank
ruptcy were filed on "wednesday in
the United States district court in
Bangor: Charles F. Mitchell of
Burnham, general store. Liabilities.
$50.SSs.25: assets, $e7,53o.S4, of
which $3.50 is claimed exempt. Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

g. f. Williamson of Bangor was
In town yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

e. e. Bryant of Bangor was in
town yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
Epworth League Meets

The regular monthly business
meeting and social of the Epworth
League of the Methodist Church was
held Tuesday evening in the church
vestry. A first and fourth vice presi-
dents were elected to fill the vacan-
cies Of Miss Alice and Doris Wheeler
who have moved out Of town. Mrs.
Ida Fletcher Bell was elected first
vice president and has charge of the
Sunday evening meetings. Ralph
Edgerton was made fourth vice
president and will be assisted by
John Harris Jr, and they will have
charge of the business meetings and
socials. The League voted at this
meeting to purchase a parlor table
for the parsonage. After the bust
ness meeting social time was en-
joyed and refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
Percy A. Smith was a business
caller in Bangor Thursday.

Percy A. Smith was a business
caller in Bangor Thursday.
The Mems Organization Of the
Universalist Church, will meet with
the Fairfield church Saturday. June
18th at =. M. A banquet will be
served in the church parlors at $3.50.
Several eminent speakers will be
present to speak on the mems work
in the Universalist church. Rev. Dr.
Roderick J. Mooney. pastor of the
Fairfield church earnestly requests
that every one 81 the Universalist
Churches especially in this part Of
the state to take cognizance Of this
notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingly. :. :,
A movement is on foot to have all
the stained glass windows in the
Universalist Church looked over by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09
Mrs. kreaer in Aroostook County


Mrs. Kreger, Western avenue, well
known political speaker, has been in
Aroostook county this week, appear
ing before various organizations and
speaking upon the viewpoint of the
woman voter. On Monday evening
Mrs. Kreger was in Houlton where
she spoke before the Professional
Women's club. In the morning of
the same day she spoke to the pu-
pills the Junior high and in the
afternoon to a teachers meeting at
the high school. Tuesday she spoke
before the Pine Needle club at Island
Falls.
Mrs. H. r. Hatch and Mrs. Vira
Downs passed the day Thursday in
Augusta.
Frank Smith. who is employed in
Clinton was home for the day
Thursday.
The Advertising committee of the
Fairfield Benton Chamber of Com
merce will meet at 1880 Friday even
ing in the office of Weeks and Weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fairfield who
have been passing the winter in ST.
Petersburg, Florida, arrived home
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-09

The Junior class of i. II. s. will
hold a social Friday evening in the
High school assembly hall at 100.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28
MARX ACCEPTS
JOB OF FORMING
A new CABINET
by United Press Leased Wire

BERLIN, May 28.-Chancellor
Marx has accepted the commission
to reorganize Il German cabinet, of
fered him at p. IN. yesterday by
President Ebert, it was officially
announced today.
The new cabinet may contain
Nationalists. Unless present plans
miscarry, the latter were to accept
share in the government on a
basis of approval of the experts
report. The Nationalists have ask
ed the interior, food and economic
posts. The next session of the
Reichstag was expected to find
many Communists elected, unless
the left wing ceased its obstruc-
ZIONIST tactics which finally caused
the opening session to bring up in
tumult and disorder. With crowds
in the galleries joining in until the
pandomonium became deafening,
the Reds yesterday howled down all
attempts at Parliamentary proce-
dure. The Reichstag is consider
ing Withholding pay from those de-
puties who demonstrate too vici-
ferously, also excluding them from
the sessions.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28
SEEKING TELLER
IS CHARGED WITH
HUGE SHORTAGE
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SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 28.-
Charged by officials of the Bank
of Italy here with embezzling
$4,000 of bank funds Saturday
night, Dale Rowan, chief teller,
was being sought throughout Cali
fornia and adjoining states today.
Rowan apparently closed up the
week business as usual Saturday
and took an unhurried departure,
according to bank officials. The
loss was not discovered until the
bank opened on Monday and had
been kept quiet until today, when
q description of the missing teller
was broadcast.
Investigators found that Rowan,
who came here from the Los An.
geles branch of the Bank of Italy
three years ago, had not been liv-
ing with his wife and child for
some time, but had been excepting
company with another woman.
She is supposed to have fled with
him.
The missing man was regarded
as q trusted and promising employe
by bank officials. lie had been
employed as q teller in the Los An
gcles branch for two years, after
previous banking experience with
the Commercial Bank of San Luis
Obispo, Calf He is aged "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28
Local Salesman
Finds BabOOn
I'm Auto

Rennie Young, well known
local salesman. likes baboons--
but lie likes 'em in cages and
at q safe distance.
Eennie was recently calling
OH one of his customers, Tex
Arnold by name, proprietor of a
store III the lockwood district.
After getting his order, he jaunt-
lily opened the door of his trusty
little coupe and-let out a hor-
rified shrek. A .brawny arm
reached out to grasp him, and
Bennie recoiled in horror, for
sitting in state behind the steer
ing wheel was just about the ug-
lest baboon Bennie had ever
seen-inside or outside of a zoo.
It seems that the baboon
was formerly the possession of
one of the unfortunate tourists
who couldn't get across into Ari-
zzona with the pet animal when
the restriction ban was first
placed at Yuma several weeks
ago. Rather than be delayed,
the tourist bestowed the mon
key, which is seven months old,
coy and playful to the 'nth''
degree, upon Arnold.
Just how the baboon found its
way into Bennie's car is anoth-
CT story which Arnold can per-
haps tell bCst-but won't.
Anyway, Bennie says he's not
interested in studying natural
history just at present.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28
Courses
In 2 Languages
Are Announced


The extension department Of the
University of California announces
that courses in French and Spanish
will be offered in San Diego dur
ing the approaching summer. Ill
these courses a real opportunity is
being offered to those who wish to
spend six weeks in an ideal climate
and environment, and at the same
time make definite progress along
Il chosen line of study.
One course in each of the above
mentioned languages, carrying six
credits, is offered to those who wish
to begin work and to concentrate
on one subject, devoting their en-
tire time ITO its pursuance. These
classes will meet for three hours
each day throughout the term of
six weeks.
Another beginners class in either
language, meeting one hour daily, is
planned for those who wish to earn
two credits.
The University of California ex-
tension division office, 500 Scripps
Building is open daily from II to 6;
Saturdays, 10 to l.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28
BOOM FOR DAWES
AS VICE PRES.
GROWS IN EAST

NEW YORK, May 28.-Charles
G. Dawes for vice president--both
to put pep into the campaign and
to insure Il forceful personality as
presiding officer of the senate if
the G. O. p. is returned to power
is coming in for strong support
among eastern business leaders.
Now that the administration has
decided definitely to go west for q
running mate for President Cool
idge there is more talk of Dawes
in political circles than of anv ether
potential candidate. Senator Borah,
with whom administration leaders
have flrted for some time, ism t
even going to the convention, it
seems, and besides has intimated he
didn t court second place on the
ticket.
AS a result rather sturdy hoom
has developed to put Governor Hyde
of Missouri a doubtful state, along
side Coolidge and talk of former
Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois
has not subsidized.
Need a Good Speaker
But the feeling of Republican
leaders about Dawes is this: Since
Coolidge will go out into the coun-
try for very few speeches during
the campaign, there is a crying
need for someone with personality,
d reputation and tremendous cner-
gy to 90 out and shake down votes.
Dawes has all of these attributes.
Furthermore there is every reason
to believe that if Coolidge is re-
elected there viii still be Il division
of interests in the senate that may
make the situation there worse con
founded than it is now. In that
event, Il presiding officer of Dawes
character would be of tremendous
20 the president.
Dawes questioned recently rs to
his availability as a running mate
for Coolidge, jokingly replied:
II We had enough feathers pinned
on me. | don't want any mcrc.'
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28
WOULD CANCEL MONTHLY
COMMUTATION TO CORONADO

San Diego Electric Railway Com
pany has applied to the Railroad
Commission jointly with San Diego
and Coronado Ferry Company for
authority to cancel the present
monthly commutation ticket between
San Diego and Coronado which is
sold at the rate of $500. 1t is al
legged that since the weekly passes
We're inaugurated on San Diego Elec
tric Railway Company by authori-
ty of the Railroad Commission the
sales of commutation tickets do not
justify the cost of printing them.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28
SCHOOLS UPHELD
TN JUDGE COLES
DECISION TODAY
Continued from page ]

fcrrcd with by the court except
when their acts arc in violation of
law, or constitute o gross abuse of
discretionary powers in the perform
arce of their duties under pre-
tense Of lawful authority.
9 Even though the court might, if
the duty were imposed on it, sec
fit to adopt other means or mea-
snres for protecting the health of
the school children, still the law
does not permit the court to sub
duly instituted school authorities.
'iE the case ut bar, the school
authorities have found that an in
fcctious disease does exist in the FL
Centre schools and that frequent ex
aminations of all the pupils attend
ing school is a necessary health reg
ulation, and having thus found, they
require that those pupils who do not
satisfy the school authorities that
they are not infected shall be cx-
cluded from attendance in said
school.
Being of the opinion that the
school authorities in this case have
performed their duties as imposed
upon them by law, in good faith, to
the best of their abilities and that
they have not abused their discre-
tionary powers, l therefore order
that the writ of mandate herein
prayed for be dcnied.''
The cases filed in court petition
ing for writs of mandate to force
school authorities to admit children
who had not submitted to physical
examinations, have attracted great
deal of attention, and the decision
of the court in the petition filed
by Mr.. Cass, is likely to affect the
filing of a large number of similar
petitions at other times.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28


stantial margin Of profit 10 the
district
The general manager s report to
which the Brockman letter refers,
was not introduced by Allison and
has not heretofore been filed in these
proceedings. A copy Of same is pre-
sented herewith for filing From
that report it appears that Brock
man s claim that the receipts from
water deliveries is Mexico are most
ly clear profit to the district, il un-
founded and that his claim that such
report shows that the gross cost of
delivering water in Mexico does not
exceed $4,000 is absurd and untrue.
Cites Annual Reports
The report, at page 27, shows that
Continued on Page 4, Second Section
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-28

Swings statement follows:
The testimony Of j. G. Allison be-
fore the committee on May 8,
against the AlI-American canal, is
unreliable and, in many particulars
contrary to fact.
|. He says that the canal project
is opposed by the majority of the
landowners Of Imperial Irrigation
District. In this position he pur-
ports to stand with G. w. Brock
man, one of the five directors of
such district. He presents a letter
from Erockman to Harry Chandler of
Los Angeles (Allison Is clicnt), dat
ed April II, 1924, relating to the
canal and the district s water bust
ness in Mexico. In that letter,
Brockman asserts that the ma jority
Of the people of his district regard
the proposed canal unfavorably.
The attitude of the people of
Brocklnan s district and also of the
entire irrigation district, regarding
the All-Ameriacn canal, has been
formally and officially tested and
the result was contrary to his claim.
| refer to the election in the dis
trct on January 81, 1919, on the
question of the ratification of the
contract between the United States,
acting by Franklin X. Lane, secre-
tary of the interior, and Imperial
Irrigation District, committing the
district to the construction of the
All-American canal.
Mr.. Brockman was elected
from and represents Division
Number l of the district. For the
purpose of such election, his di-
vision contained five precincts,
to-wit: the City of Calexico,
Heber, Mt. Signal, Alder and
Verde. The vote of these pre-