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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

Information concerning an import
ant business change involving es-
tabiished grocery businesses in this
city and in Auburn Is included in the
announcement made yesterday that
John F. Turner of this city has pur-
chased the wholesale grocery business
which was established twenty years
ago and has been conducted as the
E. w. Gross Company on Main street,
Auburn. Mr.. Turner will form a new
corporation, The j. F. Turner Com
pany, Successor to e. w. Gross Com
pany, and viii take over the active
and absolute operation OF the busi-
ness in the Androscoggin city, June
LIST.
John F. Turner came to Augusta IN
1901 from Somerville, Me-, and start
ed in as a grocery clerk in the store
in which about a year later he be-
came a partner and where he contin-
ued to do business until 1918, when
he was burned out in the disastrous
Darby Block fire in January OF tnat
year. In 1921 Mr.. Turner opened MS
present store at 165 Water street.
which he will continue to operate Tor
a time along with the wholesale busf-
ness in Auburn.
For over a score Of years Mr.. Tur-
ner has been actively identified with
the grocery business in this sectlon OF
the Kennebec valley, In all OF ms
several connections and as a proprle-
tor of grocery stores he has observed
the highest business ethics, wnicn
have won him an enviable reputa-
ton, a host of friends, and customers
who have stuck with him through d
long period Of years.
Twenty-three years ago, Mr.: Iur-
ner became associated with Ernest
P. Hewitt in the Hewitt q turner
store. subsequently Mr.. turner
bought Mr.. Hewitt's interest and con-
tinued the conduct OF the business
until 1918 at the same location wneil
he was burned out. During tnat time
he also established a branch store az
pettingtlis Corner in this city which
he conducted for six years, selling out
|fn May. 1918 to O. A. Turner. who had
been manager Of the branch.
After the Darby block fire of Janu-
ary 1918, Mr.. Turner did not remain
out of business for long. In Septem-
Der Of that year he purchased the
w. H. Bruce store at Hallowell ana
continued the business for one year,
selling out to w. F. Currier.
Following this he was out of bust
ness until the opening of the pres
ent Augusta store in 1921. The new
and larger interests in Auburn Will
demand Mr.. Turner's personal at
tention after June LIST. and the To-
cal store will be conducted by two
young men who have been associat-
ed with him since its establishment.
Howard Crockett will be in charge OF
the meat and fish department and
BERNARD Turner will manage the
grocery end of the business. Both
OF these gentlemen are by experience
and training and association with
the buying public. we'll qualified to
continue the business at it's present
high standard.
Mr.. Turner's family will remain
in Augusta for the present, but
eventually they will remove to Au-
burn, where they will make their
permanent home. The family resi-
dence in this city is at IA Patterson
street. Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Tur-
ner are the parents Of two daugh-
ters. both born in Augusta and ed
ucated in the public schools Of this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
Lions Elect in
Annual Convention
at Worcester, Mass.

Worcester, Mass, May 2o.-Dr
Charles w. Bruninghaus Of Worcester
was elected district governor Of the
33rd district Lions International at the
annual convention here today. A pro-
posal to split the district was voted
down and Lynn was selected as the
city for the annual convention in 1925.
other officers elected were: Deputy,
William q. Nesbitt, Jr. Of Pittsf1efd;
secretary. NOVEL; ingalls, Of Lynn;
treasurer, A. &C. Dance of Lawrence;
and sergeant at arms. Douglas Judd
of Springfield. Directors for one year,
Raymond T. King Of Springfield, George
B. Cutting Of Worcester, Philip Q.
Loring Of Portland and DR.. II. g. Cid
ding Of Boston.
The speakers at the session included
District Governor Raymond T. King
Of Springfield, Mayor O'Hara Of Wor-
cester, Jenjamin r. Jones Of New Jer-
sey, second vice president Of the Lions
International; James A. Donovan of
the Lawrence club and Thomas Kilvert
Of Lynn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
Psychology Lecture
interests Big Crowd
At "Y" Assembly Hall

The Fountain of YOUTH" was the
subject of the fourth in the series OF
sM free lectures on Psychology BY
Dr. Roy Clyde weidler, president OF
me University of Life Science OF st.
letershurg. Fla, delivered before an
interested audience Of about q hun
ured people at the Y. NJ. c. A. as
sembly hall Tuesday evening.
pr Weidler presents his subject in
splendtd manner, and his hearers are
carried along easily through the
various fundane entails of psychology,
tcguiring an understanding Of thu
principles readily. The fifth OF tho
series OF public lectures will be pre-
sented at the same place this even
ing, and the subject will be Your
Unknown Self" On Thursday everi-
ing the psychologist will lecture on
Livery Inch Alice"
The appearance in this city of this
well known psyche logist 10 due to the
snorts of TIE Psychology class of tho
augusta Girls Community Club, end
many people are taking advantage
vi the opportunity to hear the flne
opposition Of rnis science by DR..
Weidler,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
NORTH AUGUSTA

North Augusta Grange held an in
terestihg meeting Tuesday evening at
the Grange Hail.. The following pro-
gram was presented by the lecturer:
Piano solo. Evelyn Dutton; farce.
Harriet Knowles. Velma Witkee. Irl
Withee: song by the Grange: read
ing, Abbie Ballard; address by
CRUDE B. Cornish. secretary of the
State Board of Charities and Correc-
tons. The next meeting will be held
June 10, at which time DR.. Hutchins
of the State Department of Health
will deliver an address accompanied
by moving pictures.
The Ladies' Aid will hold an en-
tertainment and sale Thursday even
ing. May %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
VILES SURVIVES IN
QUALIFYING ROUND
t conn. SCHOOL GOLF

The Eastern Interscholastic Golf
tournament for preparatory schools,
the qualifying rounds of which were
played Monday at the Greenwich
Country Club at Greenwich, Conn.,,
is of unusual interest. to Augusta
people. as William Viles, represent
ing Cony High school in the tourna-
surviving the qualifying round. The
fact that young Viles placed fifth
among the large field of contestants
shows that he is very proficient in
the sport. Reid Of Pennington and
Brodteck Of Mt. Vernon tied for low
score in the qualifying round, which
will be played off today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
Pythian Sisters
Meet in Portland

Portland. Me-, May 2o--2oo Pythian
Sisters representing 1os temples and
each OF the states 1s counties at
tended q dinner and reception to
Grand Temple officers here tonight.
Past Supreme Chief Elizabeth Hut
chins presided at the dinner at
of South Portland, Supreme Senior
Lucie Munson of Newburg, N. r.
and Past Grand Chief Ida Coolidge
of Rutland, VT, were honor guests.
The past chiefs Association elected
Rachel Dillon Of Mars Hill, president.
The state convention opens tomor-
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
Celebrates Ninth Birthday

Miss Dorothy Chapman, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chapman of
Us State street, was hostess Satur-
day afternoon to nine of her little
friends in honor Of her ninth birth
day. The children enjoyed the af-
ternoon with games and before
leaving delicious refreshments of Ice
cream. fancy cookies and crackers
were served and a beautiful birth
day cake bearing nine candles was
cut. Miss Chapman received many
beautiful gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

delightful whist party was held
Tuesday evening at Pythian hall by the
knights of Pythias and Pythian Sis.
ters. During the evening a quartet
composed of Dave Campbell, Arbran
Rand. Manley Haskell and Irving Pack
ard rendered number of fine selec-
tons. After the whist. delightful re-
ireshments were served. after which
general dancing was enjoyed until a
very late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
LOCAL NOTICE

The Ladies' Aid of the M. e.
enurch will hold sale of fancy
work. aprons and home made candy
N the vestry Thursday, May % at 3
NJ Cafeteria supper served from
~ T. NJ. Creamed lobster, creamed
chickea.s potAtossalad. hot biscuits.
strawberries, ice cream, cake and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

net earnings are shown n reports az,
public utility companies operating il
the middle west. Central Power and
Light Company, et. Louis. MO, Tor !.
the year ended March 10 had gross
OF $3,552,749. q gain OF 1863 per cent !
over the previous year. Mel % 81
|23s.671 was an increase Of asa per l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

Tomorrow's pairings follow: Rus
so vs Romans: Cheney VS. Buckley;
Mackey VS. Rothernberg: Martin VS.
Reid. LAnman vs. Somners: viles VS.
McCarth.; Brodeck VS. Dunlap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
RICHMOND

Mrs. Charles Alexander was a
visitor in Augusta Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Halves left
Monday for a weeks stay at Capital
Island where they will get their two
cottages in readiness for the sum-
Eler.
j. A. Proctor, Miss Frances Preble
and Elaine Proctor were visitors in
Gardiner Saturday.
Rehearsals are being held for the
I. Q. Q. +. MINISTRIES which are to he
given at the Opera House Monday
evening. June =
MIR. and Mrs Crosby Knowles,
who have lived in Richmond since
last August have returned to Dover
Foxcroft. Mrs. Knowles left last
week, MIR. Knowles leaving Tuesday.
Mrs. Lena Harlow is visiting Mrs.
Alfred Colesworthy at Portland for
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Roberts attend
ed the Geraldine Fal rar concert in
Augusta Tuesday evening.
The X. H. S. baseball team played
the Lisbon FANS team at Lisbon
Falls Monday and were defeated by
q score of 8 to 2. Next Saturday the
Lisbon Fails team will play at Rich
mond.
The Senior play the "IIurdy Girdy
Girl Will be given at the Grange
Hall At Richmond Corner Wednes-
day evening.
The class OF 1925. r. II. g., will
give play and social at the Enter
prise Grange Hall, Friday evening,
May %.
About 50 members from Richmond
attended the district meeting of the
I. o. o. r. at Lewiston Saturday.
There IL to be an auction OF house,
hold goods at the late home of E. v.
Emerson and May E. Phillips on
Water street, Saturday afternoon.
EVELYN Turner has returned from
Augusta where she has been for n
week.
Miss Julia Richerds Of Hailowell.
visited in Aichmond Wednesday and
thursday.
CORNER--Mrs. w. X. Buker re-
turned home from the Gardiner Hospi-
tai this week, where she has been re-
ceiving treatment.
Frank Purinton OF Portland n visit
ing his brothers, J. e. Purinton and Z.
E. Purinton.
A. B. Kelley was a business visitor
in Bowdoinham Saturday.
Albra Small Of Bowdoin Centre Is
doing some carpenter work for e. O.
Tarr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Small Of Port
land were week end guests Of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Sylvester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sylvester en-
tertained relatives from Portland over
the weekend,
Mrs. Mary Weber, who has been
passing the winter with her daughter
in Gardiner, returned to her home
here last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

The Ball Bird Club will go to
Greenwood church on Stone street,
this Wednesday morning, 6 o'clock
on an early bird walk and all day
study of birds. Everyone Is cor
daily invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

Miss Hazel Drawn Of Gardiner.
was n guest Monday OF Miss Maud
Barker and they attended the Far
rar concert. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

Machine stocks. which established
new high record for the year at SO
Ia was based on unconfirmed re-
ports that the capital stock would be
split up on to I basis with the
possibility Of an Increased dividend
yield on the new shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

business visitors in Gardiner Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dingley were
visitors in Lewiston Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

O. l.. S. will observe Past Matrons'
night Wednesday evening. June 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
Wall Street Briefs

New York, May 20-Commissio
houses were busy tonight sending
out margin calls. to holders OF stocks
whose market value had been Ser
iously impaired by the reaction which
followed the enactment of tte soldier
bonus bill. Due to the relatively
small public participation In recent
sessions of the market, these calls
were not az extensive as they would
have been II such q reaction had
come at the height Of "bul" mar
ket. Liquidation of weakened mar
gina1 accounts in not expected to be
very heavy unless there should lie
another expectediy sharp reaction in
quoted values.
When the market closed tonight
the average Of, twenty leading in
dustrial stocks were in new low
ground for the year. The average OF
90 leading rails was slightly more
than half a point above the years
low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

A goodly number was present at the
regular meeting Friday evening and q
pleasant evening enjoyed by all. The
lecturer presented an interesting pro-
gram. An original paper in rhyme
read by Bro. Joseph Dow was espe-
cially enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

Continued large gains In gross and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

ssrsassh- Of international Business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

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New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Man Who Shot His Son
 Twice Tries Suicide

Boylston. Mass, Aug. 1s.--Crazed by the knowledge that he had fired the shot which killed his 7-year-old son, Louis, and continually seeing the image of his dead son before him, Patsy Abbruzze made a second at tempt at committing suicide, leaping from the roof of his barn, distance of more than 30 feet to the ground. He suffered a broken left leg and nu- msrous abrasions of the body.
 The father, whose charge of buck shot aimed at wild ducks on a pond tn the vicinity of his home late Fri day night resulted in the fatal in- juri6s to his child, left the house sud- dsnly Sunday morning while prepara- Aens were being made for the funeral of the little victim. His family knew nothing of the suicide attempt until they heard his groans.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Jackson, Mleha sustained a fractured ankle when hii by an automobile, lie was treated al the New Britain General hospital and Nas abie t0 so on with the others this morning,
 No hitch occurred in the plans made for the reception here, and much credit is due 10 AE AndTeRs, Miss Mary Curtin, secretary of the laeal Chamber Of commeTeei State Master A, R, Cook and A, F, Marsh, as well as 10 the individuals and or ganizalians which contributed to make the stay here so memorable lo the Changers.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Weeks Activities in
 Catholic Churches

Banns of marriage were published for the first time yesterday morning at St. Mary's church between John Michie and Miss Constance Gaudstte. There will be months mind mass at z o'clock Wednesday morning for the late Frederick J. McEnroe. There will be a months mind mass at 7:30 o'clock Thursday morning for Mrs. Lillian Elliott.
 Rev. Patrick Daly, pastor of St. Jo- seph's church, Rev. Walter A. Me- Cram, acting pastor, and Rev. Ray mond J. Clabby of St. Mary's church, and Rev. Thomas J. Laden, pastor of St. John the Evangelist, left this morning for 8 retreat at Keyser Is- land, South Norwalk.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
BOY VANDALS SUSPECTED
 OF DAMAGING CITY HALL
Elevator Gratings Broken and Keys to Building Taken During Week.
 End Visit

Destructive persons, believed to be small boys, visited city hall over the weekend and did considerable dam age as well as taking away keys to the building, Secretary William c Dunn of the city hall commission re- ported to Mayor A. M. Paonessa this morning.
 Access to the building was gained by climbing up the fire escape to the fourth story where window was broken and the attic entered. Bronze gratings on the elevator doors were smashed and the keys to the building the elevator and the superintendents office were taken. Several panes of glass in different parts of the hall were smashed.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Personals

Monroe Harrison has Efiurnes nfte a vacation trip 10 Aloosehsad lake ans Harmony. Me,
 Misses Florence Messenger snG Peggy Hyland are st Pleasant View R, l,
 Frank ], La liar of Cedar street who has been spending his vacation at Indian Neck. has returned home.
 Paul F. stahlbush and family have returned from saybreek Manor. where they passed two weeks,
 Mrs z, A, Renee and Miss Mildred Holeomh will spend the next two weeks at Seaside Heights, New Jer- sey
 MT. and Mrs. Gierymski of 2 Grla. wold street. have returned from their vacation at Sound View.
 John T. Crosby of bst Stanley street has returned from New York. where he has been spending a few days,
 Beatrice Peterson of East street has returned from her vacation, which she spent at Indian Neck.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. Sonners Of 244 Whiting street and William schusler of 27 Kelsey street left Saturday on a motor trip to Montreal. Canada, by way of the Mohawk Trail. They will be gone for one week.
 T. l.. Engle of b7 Hart street and John Depia of 194 High street have returned from Readsboro. Vermont, where they spent the weekend.
 Misses Emma Luees and Olga Dahlberg have returned from Myrtle Beach, Milford.
 Burritt street and Henry Urban of S2 Rockwell avenue spent Sunday visit ing William Tancred of Bennington, Vermont.
 Neil Morrison Of "A Belden street has returned home after spending three years in the west.
 J. V. Onorato of 3s5 South Main street has returned from short stay at Milford.
 Mir and Mrs. John Sanderson and son, Donald, of 292 Stanley street, are spending two weeks at Clinton.
 Miss Agnes Bratton Of Stanley street Is spending two weeks at Bridgeport.
 Miss Margaret Mcclure of Stanley street spent the weekend In Water bury.
 Mrs. E. Damco and daughter, Cath erine, of 5s2 Stanley street, accom- panied by the formers brother and his wife, Mir. and Mrs. c. Elliot of New Haven, and Anthony Caragliano, left this morning to spend few days at Sag Harbor, l.. I.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
TELEGRAPH EDITOR DIES.

Indianapolis, Aug. IS. -- Alvan c. Royce, 57, telegraph editor of In- dianapolis Star, and formerly manag- ing editor of the Milwaukee Free Press and the Wisconsin Evening News, died Sunday after brief ill., ness. Mir. Royce had been connected with various papers throughout the country.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
BABY MURDERED

Philadelphia, Pa.. Aug. 1s.-An eleven -year-old boy chasing a ball stumbled over the body of slain baby girl here. The infant, two weeks old, had been choked to death with newspapers stuffed into its mouth. It was wrapped in soiled yellow paper and abandoned near chair factory. A coroner's physician will hold an autopsy. tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
TO PREACH AT ST. JOHNS.

In the absence of Rev. Martin Gau- dian, pastor of the St. Johns Ger man Lutheran church, who is enjoy ing his annual vacation. Rev. P. Clemen, director of the Old Folks Home at southbury, will conduct the services at the church next Sunday. Both the church services and the Sun day school will be held at the usual hours. On Sunday, August 31, how ever, the usual church services and Sunday school will be discontinued.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
HOME PROM CONVENTION

MT. and Mrs. Fred Yarrol, MT. and Mrs Frank Goddard, Mrs. Frances Williams apd Mrs. Ernest Pierce have returned from the national convention of tAs sons Of Veterans auxiliary, held iA BSston last week. At the conven- ton Mrs. Pierce was elected national patriotic instructress.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Pure Food Laws brought about rev. olution in most foods. But they did not apply to Bakers Extracts. They were pure long before these laws were en- acted. At all good stores.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Stands Up in Coaster,
 Is Killed During Fall

Revere, Mass, Aug. 1S.--An uni- dentified man who stood up in car on | roller coaster at the beach here last night was flung so feet to his death When the car shot around curve.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Mir, and Mrs, Gierymski of 2 Grls- wold street. have returned from their vacation at Sound View.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Read the Herald classified page for your wants.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Mrs, C. A, Renee and Miss Mildred Holeomh will spend the next two weeks at Seaside Heights, New Jer. sey.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

John T. Crosby of bst Stanley street has returned from New York. where he has been spending a few days
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Paul F. stahlbush and family have returned from sayhreek Manor. where they passed two weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-30
CITRUS LOSS
M AY REACH
80 PER CENT
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30-Endorse-
ment OF the county ordinances which
prohibit shipment OF frozen citrus
fruits was voted here today at a
meeting of approximately 200 mem
bers of the Southern Californa Git
rus league and number of indie
pendent growers and shippers.
The fruit men expressed n desire
to abide by present regulations re-
garding fruit shipments. The reso-
luton, presented by c. s. Whitcomb,
of Riverside county, was adopted
unanimously.
The county ordinance, which the
citrus men agreed to uphold, per
miis shipment of citrus fruit which
contain less than - per cent of fruit
Of which two segments are frozen.
II was evident from the two hour
discussion that citrus men of Los
Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange
Riverside and Ventura counties pre-
sent consider a portion of this year 9
crop damaged by the recent frost.
A majority believed the damage
NAV reach Is per cent while 4 few
thought 80 per cent the corree. fig
ure.
Two years ago solid ice was found
in frozen fruit while this year only
slush ice was discovered, according
10 Chairman E. NJ. Lyon, of Red
lands.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-30
Last Night of
North of 36'' at
Palace Theater

The final showings of the Para
mount picture, . North of SO, -
Which has been the feature at the
Palace thcatcr for several days. will
take place there today. 1t is an
Irwin Willat production, and adap-
tati0n of Emerson IIough's novel
and features Jack Holt, Ernest Tor
renee, Lois Wilson ana Noah Beery.
Here's n real picturc-with two
of the featured players of "rhe
Covered Wagon and two of the
leading players and the director of
Wandercr of the Wasteand'
You can't help but enjoy it!
Trifling with Honor the Uni
versal.Jcwcl photodrama which
comes to the Palace theater tomor.
row, offers dramatic proof that u
man cannot definitely hide his inner
self, although he may for a time
mask his real identity.
There will be special show at
the Palace theater tomorrow night
at 1890 in order that those de
string to do so may celebrate New
Year : eve IN this manner.