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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Grandfather Yale
Rowing. Dies

Providence. r. l.. Dec. I4-George
st. John Sheffield, grandfather of
Yale rowing" and son of Joseph Earl
Shef1Ield. founder of Sheffield Scientific
School. Yale University, died this
morning at home. 13e Taber avenue,
this cityA after an Illness Of three
weeks. Mr.. Sheffield. who was a re-
tired Wan Street banker. was in his
S3rd year
A lifelong rowing enthusiast, Mr..
Shefheld was q member Of the class
OF SO before the advent Of varsity
rowing at Yale
Born at New Haven April 9, 1872. he
was the son OF Joseph Earl and Maria
Est. john Sheffield. His early educa-
ton was received at Churchill Acad-
envy. Ossining, n. Y. and Hopkins
Grammar school, New Haven. He re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Three Chimney Fires Over
Week. End Call Department

The combination chemical from
the Hartford fire station was called
Mt 8.15 Saturday evening to number
4. Ryan Court to combat chimney
fire. One small chemical was suf-
icient to extinguish the blaze. At
7.15 Sunday morning the apparatus
answered a telephone call for SINH
lar difficulty at 5 York street and in
this case also one of the small
chemicals auelled the flames. The
truck was called again at S.15 last
evening for a chimney fire at the
homo OF Christopher Parent, 20
Eastern Avenue. Three Of the pony
chemicals were used to extinguish
the blaze, and there was no property
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Law School Dean
Group Endorse
Child Labor Amend

Washington, Dec. 14--Statements
by number of university law school
deans endorsing the child labor
amendment to the constitution were
made public tonight oy the head
quarters Of the national organiza-
lions associated for the ratification of
the amendment.
|, Those endorsing the amendment,
which is pending before the states,
included Roscoe Pound of Harvard.
Walter NJ. Cook of Yale. NJ. X. Kirk
wood of Stanford, George p. Costi-
gan, Jr.. of the University Of Cali
fornia, William Draper Louis of the
University of Pennsylvania, Henry
Bates of the University OF Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Smith Kindergarten
PUPILS Splendid
Attendance Record

Tho children who attend the kin
derg;etens OF the several grammar
schools of the city are of tender
age aud OF course Indictment weather
makd$ itself felt In the matter OF at
ssnas s a. sses s sessions ion , to =
graddk, The William r. Smith gram
mar echool kindergarten Is rather
PROUD OF its attendance record for
the ~ weeks term OF school which
ended FridAy Dec. l.. There were
ak OF the little tots who had q per-
feet attendance record~for that peri
Cd. They are Corris NJ. Abbott.
Margaret Burke. Constance nevas-
peur. Rita Ponlin. Dorothy Pearson.
Pauline Tavernier.'
Those who We're absent only one
day during the fall term are Eleanor
Marshall, Theodore Rolduc, Dom
nious D'Auteuii. Philip McCurdy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
IDENTIFY
ISLAND BANDIT

Rfverhead. N. Y, Dec. 14-Eddis
Pisano, "a. Of Brooklyn, said by tns
Suffolk County police to be one o.
seven "hi-jackers" who have been
terrorizing motorists on the Lcns
Island motor parkway, was identinss
tonight by Abran J. Kramer OF Ienp,
N. Y, as one Of the men who hs.
Wednesday morning robbed him y
$500 and Of his automobile.
The authorities have receive
within the last few weeks reports =
10 hoidups on the motor PARKWAY
which II a private roadway. Banais
posing as revenue men have roppsI
bootieggers Of their contrabari Ia
others Of their money and cars
was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

friends being in attendance at the
final session. A very pleasing. pro-
gram was presented. having been
prepared by the officers Of the school
league, who are as follows: Presf-
dent, Elaine McCone; vice president,
Gordon Remission; secretary, Cath
crime Weeks; treasurer nene Steves-
After the entertainment. Santa,
Claus appeared and distributed the
gifts from a bouptifuliy laden CHRIST
mas tree, amid much laughter and
merriment. The pupils Of the school
presented the teacher. Miss Margaret
Harwood, with a beautiful picture by
Wallace Nutting. as well as many IN
diyidual gifts. The schoolroom was
gayiy decorated in holiday colors and
a most enjoyable time was had by
all present.
The following pupils were not alb
sent for the fall term: Hope Camp
bell, Frank Campbell. Ada CHAPMAN.
Gordon Remission, Madge McCone.
Mae McCone. Wentworth Perkins.
Carlton Robbins. Raymond Robbins.
Viola Sampso. Mary Weeks, Ray
mond Weeks, Thelma Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Warren A, DojliH

W4ren A. Dolliff: q veteran of the
civil IWar and one OF the older resi-
den0 OF this city. passed away early
SattNtiay morning Mt his home, 90
PagSsstroot, aged SO years. He served
in Company +. 4th Maine Volunteers
wit1fonor. and was member of the
ctty!Wiiliams Post, No. 10. Grand
ARMY OF tho Republic and OF his reg :
imc1tal association.
lt1sis survived by two nephews, r.
r. C1brk OF Unity and Carl A. Mears
OF NV Haven. Conn. and two nieces
NlrsiT. J. Markle and Mrs. Maud
BLACK OF New Haven. Conn. Funeral
services will be held at the Knowlton
and %ewins funeral home Tuesday
sftoShoon ut o'clock. under the
ausrttes OF Seth Williams Post, g..
Iet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

The sl3lind Scc-tIsc Lame Walk
TIE Deaf Hear.
PrSf. 8. J. Pole. Naturopath, who
has had to HIS credit the curing OF
over twenty five thousand sick peo-
pie III over the World, Europe and
AmcsicS., will open an office in Au-
gust4 next Tuesday, the 18th OF De-
cemipcr and will treat all kinds Of
disedBes without the use Of medicine,
surgery or pain. Only 3 days a
wceR on Tuesdays. Wednesdays and
Thursdays. Ten drusiess methods
will be used. Consultation In eight
DEFICIENT languages free. SO here is
your. chance to get well and you
know that "a stitch in time saves
nines
Prbf. q. J. Pole. Augusta Opera
HouSe Block. Tuesday,. Wednesdays
and dbursdays. Office hours: 1 to
3 anp to 81 r. VI.
dec1R fsf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Sunrise Party

The employees of the Winthrop
Post Office rendered surprise
party Saturday evening to II. Claire
Miller. The evenings program in
cluded instrumental music and songs
by Miss Beatrice Adams and Mrs.
Ethel Symes: recitations by Betty
Webb and Edison Stevens and vic
trola selections and chorus singing.
On behalf of those present Mr.. w.
T. Adams presented Mr.. Miller with
a beautiful mahogany Office chair
Oyster stew. cake and coffee was
served. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. George Stevens and son, Ed
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Webb and
two children. Katherine and Betty.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Adams. Miss
Beatrice Adams, Mrs. Ethel Symes,
Kenneth Webb. Walter Jackson and
Mrs. F. s. Jackson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Miss Moore Again
Elected President
Maine ChirOpOdiSts

Miss Gertrude z. Moore Of Au-
gusta was reelected president of the
Chiropodists' Association Of Maine
at a largely attended and enthusiast
tic meeting held at 1853 Lisbon street,
Lewiston. Sunday morning. The
meeting was held in the rooms of
Miss M. M. Ouelette and the cleo
ton Of officers was the principal
business of the association.
Mrs. w. Fl. Record of Auburn was
chosen vice-president and Alfred L.
Peal Of Portland. secretary-tr easur-
er. Miss Moore was directed to rep
resent the Maine society at the an
nual meeting of the national asso-
citation to be held at the Hotel Som
erset, Boston, in August. The next
meeting of the Chiropodists' Asso-
citation OF Maine will be held in this
city the first week of April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

ceived the degree of A. b. from Yale
in TSG3 and A. NJ. from the same insti-
tuition in 1866. Besides his wife he Is
survived by a sister, Mrs. William j.
Boardman of Washington, d. c.. and
a niece, Miss Mabel Boardman. who is
connected with the American Red
Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Eminent Counsel
MAY Go to Prison

toronto. Ont, Dec. 13.-Justice Rid
cell OF the supreme court of Ontario
handed down sweeping decision to-
day in connection with the TeaDot
Dome oil case in the United States. He
directed Henry Smith Osler. president
of the Continental Trading Co. Ltd,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Court to Jail All
Guilty in Rum Cases

Portland. Me-. Dec. 13.-Sales Of
liquor will be punishable by Jail SEN
fences instead Of fines in the United
States district court here. even in
cases Of first offenders Charles Kelly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Last Week Of Sale

This Is the last week Of the
Christmas Sale at Mrs. L. Il, Felkers,
81 No. Belfast Ave. there are still
embroidered pillow slips. buffet-sets.
underwear and other useful articles.
also some canned vegetables left to
be sold,--Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Dec15d2t

There was a social Friday evening
at the High school. which was very
well attended by the young people.
Boxes Of lunch We're sold at auction.
with Charles Pinkham as auctioneer,
and a brief program was presented
Games were enjoyed. In behalf of
the Senior class, Arthur Beatty pre-
sented Principal Ralph Masterman
with Christmas gift Mr.. Master
man responded.
Misses Madeline and Irma Riley ara
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
SHOP NOTES

On Tuesday, II. L. Merrill of The
Daylight Store will stage another
one Of his Ten dollar Tuesdays"
At that time. so coats. 40 silk
dresses. SO flannel dresses and Is
wool dresses will be offered at SO
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

Of this city today was given four
months in Jail, and sentences Of two
months were given Thomas Morgan
and Andrew Hopkins. all arrested on
sales indictments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 1.-THE Gaivsss
ton baseball franchise today was sou
to the Texas League by Its ownesas
together with, player contracts ASs
rights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS

M1s Margaret Harwood left Sun
day snorning for Boston. where she
will yklslt over Christmas with Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. j. Dowd Of East Newton
etre2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
LOCAL NOTICE


Real estate taxes in winthrop not
paid on or before Dec. 90. 1924, will
be advertised Dec. 80, 1924, accord
ing to law.
J. NJ. TOWLE. Collector
Dec15d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

Closing Exercises at North Parish
School
The North Parish school closed
Friday afternoon for the Christmas
recess, large number OF parents ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

Saturday afternoon Christmas
party for the junior girls will be
staged at the Y. NJ. c. A. building.
A Christmas tree will be one of the
features and there. viii also be a
pretty Christmas play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs r. A. Fernald win start her
Christmas sale OF fancy and useful
articles Alta Crosby street. Monday
nforntpg. Dec. Is DeclSdSt
ThS Mothers Chapter win hold
their annual sale at the parish house
Tucsiay afternoon at : O'clock.
ArrcnS and fancy articles win be
sold. Decik. ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Y. nj. C. A. Girls Stage
Dancing Party, Saturday Eve.

An enjoyable dancing party at the
Augusta Y. NJ. C. A. was held Satur-
day evening and was attended by
jolly gathering Of young people. The
dance was under the auspices Of the
women's department Of that institu-
ton and was so successful that 1t Is
probable that others VIII also be
held.
A moving picture, The Courtship
Of Miles Standish," was first shown
and proved very interesting. A dance
by Miss Virginia Wilcox and Miss
Edith Nelson, pupils Of Miss Char
lotte Odiorne, was also presented and
the artistic efforts OF these two
young ladies were we'll applauded.
They were clad in costumes Of yellow
which emphasized the beauty Of the
dance.
The remainder of the evening was
passed with dancing to the music Of
Peaslee's orchestra of six pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

The regular women's gymnasium
day morning at the "Y."
Evening star., 1924-11-08
RED CROSS SUNDAY
IN CHURCH PROGRAM
Clergymen Tomorrow Will Address
Congregations on Organizations
Peacetime Work.

Tomorrow will be observed in
churches throughout the country as
Red Cross Sunday. In Washington
as in other cities, clergymen will
speak to their congregations Of the
peacetime work of the American Red
Cross, and they will sound prepara
tory notes. calling the people to join
the Red Cross during the enrolment
period beginning Armistice day.
Tuesday.
The President and Mrs. Coolidge
both have enrolled as supporting
members and in sending their check
to the Red Cross, which Mr.. Coolidge
recently described as about the only
organization l have known that does
any good looking for trouble" the
President laid emphasis upon the
fact that the Red Cross belong to
all the people.
THE American Red Cross" said
the President, ''is proof that mate
rialism is not the dominate motive
OF the people of the United States.
From its inception the Red Cross has
made history in the fulfillment of
humanitarian ideals. Our country is
proud of its record. It's realization
is one Of the ideals of lour fore
fathers"
AS the Red Cross IL chartered by
Evening star., 1924-11-08
NAVY OFFICER SUES.
: HIMSELF FOR PAY
Judge Puzzled by Paymas-
ter's Action Opposing RuI-
ing by Gen. McCarI.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, November S-Judge James
A., Lowell, in Federal District Court
yesterday declared himself baff1ed by
a motion presented by the Govern
ment for the dismiSSing of a suit
brought by Lieut.. Thomas S. Wylly,
Z. S. N, paymaster of the L. S. S.
Cleveland, for an order compelling
him to pay himself sums due him as
naval pay, but withheld under a rul-
lng of Controller General j. r. Nc
carl. The case. while similar to many
brought by naval officers in protest
against the Controller Generals rul-
ing. is said to be unique in that Wylly
ppaars as plaintiff and defendant
: both. In reserving his decision on
he motion Judge Lowell remarked:
This case goes solomon one better.
YAs / recall he suggested cutting a
baby in two. In this case a man has
been cut in two and each part ap-
Dears for half of him. That is Solo
an up to date"
The ruling of the controller gen
trail which is the basis of the action
compels naval officers to refund to
the Government amounts formerly
paid them under the head of depend
ontS allowances" Lieut. Wylly, in
his suit, alleged that the ruling made
- impossible for him to pay himself f
the amounts due him under his naval
rank and that, consequently, he would
he compelled to so without pay for
months until the amount previously
received by him in dependents al
iowances" had been entirely refund
Cd He made the controller general
a co-defendant in the action.
In its motion to dismiss the Gov
9 N mo
general was without the Jurisdiction of
the court
Evening star., 1924-11-08

by Mrs. b. III. Smart, George Powell,
Mrs. Tay, Browns Trio and coronet
solo by Z. Eugene Zook. James L.
Wilmeth will be permanent chair
man Of the meeting.
The parade to the Temple will move
from New Jersey avenue and c street
southeast, north on New Jersey ave-
nue. to B street southeast, east on B
street to Pennsylvania, thence to
Eleventh street southeast, north on
Eleventh street to Massachusetts ave-
nue., west to Eighth street northeast
and north on Eighth street to the
Masonic Temple, Eighth and F. streets
northeast.
Convention Personnel.
Among those attending the conven-
tion are: Arthur NJ Fording of Pitts
burgh; Andrew Ruppel. state coun.
cilor of New York; P. r. Brown, ma
tional representative of New York
William G. Hahn, state councillor of
Philadelphia; Charles III. Hall, state
secretary of Philadelphia; Harvey
Grubb, junior past state councillor of
Johnstown, Pa; Joseph Beaverson,
national representative Of York, Pa e;
II. Fl. Sinnamon, national representa-.
tive of Philadelphia; George A. Mes.
bitt, state organizer of Pennsylvania;
Senator William A. Clark, national
representative of Urbana, Ohio; Will
liam S. Howe. board of directors of
National Orphans Home; John H.
Noyes, past national councillor; James
X. Mansfield, state secretary of Vir-
ginia; S. G. Jefferies of Virginia;
Elton r. Holbrook. past state coun-
cilor of Virginia; c. NJ Money, ma
tional representative of Virginia;
George F. Lang, department national
councillor of Wilmington, Del: l. d.
Mendenhall. national representative,
Greensborough, N C.
Evening star., 1924-11-08
20 POLICE HELD AT BAY
BY GRAY.HAIRED WOMAN
Armed With Pistol and Aided by
Bulldogs, She Resists Order
of Eviction.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, November S.-A gray
haired woman, armed with a pistol
and aided by three bulldogs. yester-
day held at bay for more than an
hour "a squad of 20 policemen and
deputy bailiffs sent to serve an evic-
tion notice on her. In the end. how
ever, she was outmaneuvered by the
officers, who made noisy attack on
the front door to draw her attention
while an officer crept in the back
door and pinioned her arms.
The woman said she is Mary
O'Connor and explained she had eX-
pected to move tomorrow and did
not intend to be forced out a day
ahead of time.
A second woman, companion of
Mrs. O'Connor in the fiat, who was
seen peering from a window by the
police, and was thought to have been
aiding the defiant woman, was found
by the officers to have offered no re-
sistance and was not arrested.
Evening star., 1924-11-08
TURKEY PRICES FALL.

NEW YORK. November S.-A sharp
drop in the wholesale price of turkeys
yesterday led dealers to predict the
lowest prices in ten years for the
Thanksgiving day bird. Wholesalers
SAID there is an almost unprece dented
supply available and that yesterdays
drop of 10 cents a pound is the be
ginning of the end of wartime poul-
try costs.
Evening star., 1924-11-08
ALLIGATOR IN SEWER.
Runaway Pet Found in Virginia
After Miseine Year

RICHMOND, Va, November s.-The
alligator found here in the entrance
to sewer conduit is claimed by a
young woman as her long lost pet,
which, she says, strayed away nearly
a year ago. She said it was sent to
her by cousins In Florida. Since the
time of it's disappearance the animal
Is believed to have lived in the sew
ers.
Evening star., 1924-11-08
WOMAN LOSES LIFE
BY NURSES ERROR
Insane Hospital Patient Dies Two
Hours After Getting Wrong
Medicine.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November S.-Charged
with homicide, Miss Katherine Han
nan, nurse at the Brooklyn Hos
pital for the Insane, yesterday was
arrested and held in 1000 bail in
connection with the death of Miss
Helen Klein, a patient, who entered
the institution Thursday. Miss Klein
died two hours after taking a dose
of medicine administered by the nurse
Miss Hannah said she had mis-
taken the drug she gave Miss Klein
for EPSON salts. DIR. G. W. Lupon,
in charge of the receiving ward. cor
roborated the nurses explanation.
Evening star., 1924-11-08

Congress to carry out its very def
mite and clearly defined public re-
sponsibflities and it must meet emer-
gency needs wherever they arise, It's
members actively participate in it's
unceasing good deeds and thus "fol-
low Righteousness, faith, charity,
peace-out Of a pure heart"
Evening star., 1924-11-08
BOARD WILL MEET
FOR 2-DAY SESSION
National Officers, Junior
Order U. A. NJ, to Observe
ArmistiCe Day.

The national board of officers,
Junior Order United American Me-
chanics, will convene in two-day
session here tonight at the North
east Masonic Temple. and tomorrow
will make 4 pilgrimage to the tomb
of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington
National Cemetery.
The meeting and conference to-
night will be addressed by Lloyd c.
Clark. Tomorrow afternoon at 1:45
o'clock National Councillor Joseph d.
Tunison of Richmond Hill, N. Y, ac-
companied by his staff, and State
Councillor l. L. Wehr and his board
of officers will conduct short serv-
ices In the ampitheater of Arlington
after placing a wreath on the Un-
knowns tomb, and then return to
headquarters of the convention, Con-
sresS Hall Hotel, where a parade will
be in readiness to move to Northeast
Masonic Temple.
Armhstlce Day Program.
Armistice day and memorial serv-
ices for deceased members will be
conducted. Rev. DR.. James Shera
Montgomery, chaplain of the House
of Representatives, will speak, and
other addresses will be given by Rev.
DR.. c. r. Staurer Of the Ninth Street
Christian Church, National Vice
Councillor Thomas H Walters, John
c. Box of Texas and Omer C. Stubbs.
state secretary of Kentucky. The
Junior Order United American Me-
chanics' Band will give a program
of music in conjunction with solos
Evening star., 1924-11-08
DEPOSIT BOXES ROBBED.
Watchman Bound-Loot Runs Into
Thousands.

CHICAGO, November s. Six men
last night bound and gagged the
watchman Of the Empire Storage Co
and spent several hours breaking into
a vault and opening rs safety deposit
boxes before they escaped with jew
elry and securities, value of which
may run into thousands of dollars.
Evening star., 1924-11-08

that stood. If one stands one must
stand up. There is no other way Of
standing"
Fay $40 for contempt Of court,
and-stand down" remarked the
magistrate
Evening star., 1924-11-08
Snow Falls in Michigan.

MARQUETTE. Mich, November s.
4 blizzard which swept the Upper
Peninsula yesterday, left d blanket
of from 1 to 6 inches of snow over
most of the hunting grounds and
brought joy to the army of deer hunt
Evening star., 1924-11-08
Costly Smartness.
urgh Chronicle Telegraph.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
A bumptious fellow was giving
evidence in a police court you say
you stood up?" asked the magistrate.
II said" retorted the conceited one,
, 1924-11-27
W. 8. p. DRAMATIC CLUB
TO GIVE MINSTREL SHOW

For the benefit Of the Prison Ath-
letic Club the w. S. P. Dramatic
club will present a Minstrel Show at
the prison Auditorium ON Saturday
next, November 10th.
Contained in the program are ten
of the latest song hits, direct from
New York, and four big vaudeville
acts. Tickets are now on sale at
Pierce & Ryan's Drug Store and are
priced at 75c.
The Prison Dramatic Club have
produced some very excellent shows
in the past and we'll merit the large
attendance which they always have.
This is the first of their shows for
this season and will undoubtedly be
n of the best.
Following is the program of the
four vaudeville acts which will be
offered:
William Duncan and his Banjo"
Frank Shaner and Earl Jackson in
Walt a Minute" James A. Codes
Hawaiian Orchestra. and AL Eslick
and Ed. Burns in Special Sale"
, 1924-11-27
DEATH OF MRS. F. o. SHEAR

Word has been received in Rawlins
OF the death Of Mrs. F. O.. Shear,
formerly Miss Myrtle Stamm of this
city, which occurred at her home in
Thawville, ILL.,, on November 22nd.
Mrs. A. F. Clark, mother of Mrs.
Shear hurried to the bedside of her
daughter in response to a telegram
announcing her critical illness, only
to arrive a few hours before the end.
Mrs. Shear was formerly a Rawlins
young lady and has a large circle
of friends in this city who will deep
ly regret her death. She was the
eldest daughter Of Mrs. A. F. Clark,
and made her home in Rawlins for
several years prior to her marriage.
Mrs. Shear is survived by her hus-
band. her parents. n sister inc two
small children, all of whom have the
sympathy Of their many friends in
their loss.
, 1924-11-27

Ed. Freeman OF Laramie has been
spending the past several days In the
city on a business mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Humphreys are
spending a few days in town from
their Pass Creek ranch, guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Neske.