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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-25

The actress also - certain that her
heavyweight champion sweetheart II
anxious 90 set another flghi or two
our Of his system before unbueklinE
lhr title belt
hS important nld 20 The screen
- drama expected 90 produce
scenes heretofore often abandoned 40
too dirnenlt 10 obtain is ssen in The
recent organization In. Hollywood Of
two polo teams which viii specialiso
IN staging polo games for motion
pictures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-25

the Century studio 20 finish ~Tt.
Caddy" Immediately after this. he
bari Henley requested Messinger,
presence IN 'The Turmoil" a Boo.h
Huntington Jewel incidentally, III
makes Messengers fourth Tardrs
ton picture. Before Buddy rsturneo
20 the Century. King Bagrot usss
him for a part In The Whispers
Name
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-25
COMMANDMENT SCENES
ARE NOT HAND PAINTED

nibNcai scenes In color Ia ''ghc
Ten Commandments now being
shown hers were made BY the tschni
color process. a new art only recently
developed.
u has been remarked that the dea,
ort scenes % the Night Of tho Israel.
ties cut q the land OF bondage and
the chariot race ~ tho Egyptians
after the lsfaelltrs nfu perfect IN
their natural coloring. revealing the
Oriental costumes and people and
hackErnunda Do unenamnled hraulyN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-25

sd EHEARsAL at 10. SHARP.
N That's the hane q ihs poor
chorus girls lifc--tho a very no vs.
sary one as the management o. the
Jack Russell company. now play lng
musical comedies NJ the Palace hip.
would assure you.
One OF the outstanding features OF
tho troupe is the Golden Gate ehcrr :
and tho young woman who maka
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-25

Paul Bern. Paramount director,
has departed for a camp IN the
Sierra Madre mountains OF Cnllfor.
mia, taking with him the script Of
his next production. "'romorrow'S
Love" Agnes Ayroa ~ 20 be the
star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-25

Cliff BOwcs and Virginia Vance.
Cameo comedians. will be seen In
Go Easy and Empty Heads. 'cur.
rent Cameo comedies. thru Educa.
tionai FILM Exchanges. Inc.
Evening star., 1924-06-15


announced that he preferred farming
to Sany other avocation. His father
then secured him a farm of something
less than 800 acres in the Mecklen-
burg section, but within easy dis
tance of Hamburg, the second city or
Germany and one of the busiest sea
ports of the world. Determined to
learn all about farming that was
worth knowing and from renowned
nation of farmers, young Hermann
matriculated in the University OF
Wisconsin in the autumn of 1922, fin
ished an intensive course in theoret-
ical farming and then followed this
up by accepting a position as a day
laborer on an adjacent place, where
during the dead season ne took over
the care of the stock. When plowing
and sowing began he went to a
wheat planter of northern Wisconsin
corn industry of Iowa and Kan
sas lured him. He has gradually
worked his way along the wheat
and corn belts to the vast stock
ranches of Wyoming and the Dakotas
and is now deep in the study OF sheep
raising on the plains of Oregon. Dur
ing all this time Mr.. Wiedfelt has ac-
cepted the regular day wage of the
laborer and in search of occupation,
he has taken to the road with his
pack over his shoulder. He has been
keeping an elaborate diary. with
lengthy notes on every phase of farm
work, anda these he will take with
him as one of the valuable assets OF
his two years in the United States.
His land in Mechlenburg is adapted
for grain and garden stuff, but he in
tends TO raise stock of all kind and
to subsist on his farm products en-
tirely, buying nothing but few es-
sentials. like clothing and certain
groceries.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
PERSHING GOES ABROAD.
Heads Committee to Study Memo
rials in France.

NEW YORK, June 14.--Gen. John
J. Pershing today sailed for France
with a committee, of which he is
chairman, commissioned by Congress
to study plans for. memorials to
Americans killed in the war.
Accompanying him were Senator
Reed of Pennsylvania, Representa-
tive John Philip Hill of Maryland,
Thomas Miller, alien property custo-
dian; Maj. A. G. Woodside, Col. ]. S.
Mackey and Mrs. Frederick w. Bent
ley. ..........-.
politics other than to express salts
faction with the Republican platform
declaring in favor OF d merchant
marine.
A push ball seven feet in diameter,
which has been Used IN campaign
to advertise civilian training camps.
was placed aboard so the general
might push IL off as the Leviathan
passed the Statue of Liberty.
Representative Hill said he expect
ed to address. the. Anti-Prohibition
League of Great Britain. while in
London. He said he considered the
Volstead act "a failure, and predicted
that the next Congress would mod
ify 1t.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
BAD BOYS OF UNCLE SANS ARMY
ARE MADE BETTER BY DISCIPLINE
Through Special Efforts Men Punished For Wrong.
doing Are Fitted to Atta;n Better
Standing Than Before.

The bad boys OF the Army, whose
restlessness and animal vigor often
get them into a jam. now leave the
punitive confinement better mentally,
physically and morally, and with
training in some trade. as a result
of the new disciplinary system Of
treating prisoners.
Seventy-ave men out Of total Of
aS6 under sentence in the disciplinary
barracks at Castle Williams, on Gov
ernors Island in the fiscal year 1921
1928 were restored to their organi-
sations with an average uncompleted
sentence of two months and sixteen
days. A much larger number left the
institution with completed sentences.
each with working knowledge in
some useful occupation All this is
on the authority of Sergt. James W
Hickey, in an Army information bull
letin.
Not every sentence Of a year and
kick means a yellow discharge to-
day." says Sergt. Hickey. The
of prisoners, as in everything else, Is
progressive. Nothing that can be
done for the regeneration of an erring
soldier is left undone; every effort
possible is made. II he proves at all
worthy, to make his conf1ne ement pro-
ductive of good for him-to help
him maintain or re-establish h his self
respect, to educate him IL he is illit-
crate, and. above all, to instill in him
the idea of the dignity and honor of
being a we'll trained, capable soldier
of his country. A few years ago
these men would have sneaked into
the slums, branded for life as crimi-
nails, and with every door TO decent,
honorable living closed against them
Now they may leave the service with
honorable discharges. able to look the
world in the face, unafraid and un-
ashamed, and ready to serve again at
their country's call.
DishonornbIe Discharges.
Every general court-martial SEN
tence carries with it. when It entails
Imprisonment for more than six
months, a dishonorable discharge. II
the conviction is for a felony-a
serious crime involving depraved
mind--the man so sentenced is not
considered fit for further service in
the Army and is transferred to one
of the federal penitentiaries. But the
great bulk of soldiers who are in
confinement in Army penal institu.
tions are there for inGactions of
pally, which, while from the military
viewpoint the most serious of Of
lenses. very seldom carries with 1t
great moral turpitude. Nevertheless,
conviction on that charge may entail
Evening star., 1924-06-15
2 BOBBED-HAlR GIRLS
WILL BE MISSIONARIES
Plan to Minister Medically to
Natives of China and
Africa.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DEK ALB, Ill, June 1.-Two bob
bed-haiT girl missionaries soon will
begin ministering medically to na-
tives of China and Africa, 1t was
reported today at the thirty third an :
nual convention of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society of the Lutheran
Augustana Synod. The society is
meeting in connection with the con-
vention of the synod.
I'll have no time TO fuss with my
hair when l get to Africa" said Miss
Bertha Anderson, medical graduate
of the University Of Chicago, in an
nouncing she would bob her hair as
soon as she should reach her field
this fall.
A girl whose hair is already bob
bed, Hulda Thelander, Minneapolis.
has carried off the highest scho-
lastic honors at the medical school
of the University of Minnesota, where
she has been supported for five years
by the missionary society. She will
leave shortly for China.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
ALIENISTS FOR DEFENSE
TEST LEOPOLD AND LOEB
Confessed Slayers Amused by Ex-
.amination-State Prepares to
Battle Insanity Plea.
= tho Assoc;s sted Press

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO, June 14.-More alieniSts
appeared today at the county Jail to
examine Nathan Leopold jr., and
Richard Loeb, mi1lionaireS sons and
confessed kidnapers and slayers of
thirteen-year- Robert Franks.
-Four alienists went to the Jail today
and spent several hours examining &
the youths as a part of the plan Of
the defense to prove them insane.
Leopold and Loeb were eating
breakfast when the doctors appeare ed
to resume a study of their minds.
The youths greeted the doctors
warmly but seemed amused by the
mysterious equipment which they
brought along. While the defense is
busy building up it's case. the state
is preparing to batter it down, and
one assistant states attorney has
been assigned to have complete
charge OF the legal barrier which the
state hopes to construct to oppose
the testimony of alienists for the de-
defense.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
DOCTOR HELD IN MURDER.
Accused Man in Hospital Holds te
Story Woman Shot Him.

HARRISBURG. Pa, June 1.-THE
warrant charging DR.. Cornelius NJ
Daley of Harrisburg with murder In
the case of Mrs. Anna Manbeck,
found shot to death in his Office here
June !, was finally served on the
physician today in his room in q hos
with bullet wound through his
lung since the shooting. At that time
DR.. Daley declared the woman shot
him, but since then he has made no
statement . :. - -,
A city policeman, armed with the
warrant. has been on guard At the
door OF the physician's hospital
rooms since the warrant was sworn
out two weeks ago, but was refused
ambulance owing to the wounded
mans condition.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
Reticent.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Teiegraph.
The party was over and the hostess
said to the young man as he was
leaving: I'm afraid you've had
rather a dull evening. Miss Y is not
a brilliant conyerSationaliSt"
brilliant conversationalist"" he
said why, the only thing she could
say to me was No and | had to pro-
pose to her to get even that out OF
her"
Evening star., 1924-06-15

over the TAR m
which his father
purchased for him
in the vicinity of
the gre a t COM
mercial port of
Hamburg, he will
bring to, it's man.
agement the re-.
suit of experiences
in this country.
which have lasted
nearly two years,
and which extend
.over eleven states
|of the U n | o n i.
Young Mr.. Wied-
feIdt, on complet-
ing his collegiate
COURSE in Barli1l,
Evening star., 1924-06-15
FOLKS

When in this coming September
Hermann Wiedfelt, only son of the
first ambassador which the German
republic has sent to America, takes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
MANCHESTER

The Friends Quarterly meeting
will be held at the Manchester
church next Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Susie B. Sisson Of Iowa is ex-
pected to be in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Adler Of New
York City are on their annual fish
ing trip at the home Of Charles
Moore.
The Mitten family have vacated
the home recently occupied by them.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Blossom
visited at Alfred Hawkes. on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Lint of
Lewiston visited Charles Lint over
the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs s. 8. Aldrich passed
the day at their cottage on Thurs
day of last week.
Mrs. Annie Emery will open the
Lake House this week.
Among the High school pupils
home for the week end were the
Misses Lucy and Edna Merrill and
Florence Benson. Miss Christine
Daley was also at her home.
III Mr.. Mcpherson. who has been
occupying the Rich home for some
months Is to locate in Whitefield.
Mrs. Wallace WEIGH visited on
Friday. her daughter, Mrs. Peter
Thaanum in Winthrop. Mrs.
Thaanum has been seriously Ill for
some time.
Mrs. Martha Osborne, who passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
LIBERTY

Dallas Knowlton of Washington
d. c., is in town visiting his brother
w. j. Knowlton.
Mrs. Varney of Fairfield 10 passing
week in town, the guest Of Mrs.
Raymond Worthing.
Frederick Chapman, who has been
passing the winter in Washington,
D. c.. at the Soldiers Home, arrived
last week to pass the summer.
Rev. H. w. Abbott was called to
Palermo Sunday to officiate at a flu
neral.
w. J. Knowlton 10 building a house
on the lot where his house was
burned last fall.
Miss Hadley, teacher in the rural
school, was called to Boston last
week on business.
Edwin yose is making extensive
repairs on the house recently pur-
chased Of Walter Young.
George Sprague Is building q gar
age.
Miss Bessie Gray. who has been
passing the winter in Portland, is in
town at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. Skidmore.
Charles Abbott of Palermo passed
a day in town with his father, Rev.
H. W. Abbott, last week.
Mr.. Varney of Fairfield was for
tunate to land a fine salmon one day
last week.
Mrs. Mary Ordway will probably
have the first green peas In town,
as she has some an inch high.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marlton Knowlton
were visitors In Lincolnville one day
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
MADISON

Carl Bishop, who was employed
on the log pile OF the Great North
ern Paper mill, was severely injured
Tuesday morning by some logs roll
ing down the pile onto him. Bishop
was picked up In an insensible con-
dition and taken to his home. Az
present the extent Of his injuries are
not known.
District Deputy L. J. Briggs and
Past Chancellors d. c. Warman and
=. L. Greenieaf Of Keystone Lodge,
Knights OF Pythias, went to Lewis
ton by auto Tuesday to attend q
meeting OF the Knights Of Karasian,
Tuesday evening. also to attend the
grand lodge meeting.
Arthur Moore of Portland arrived
in Madison. Tuesday, and is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Don Towne.
Mr.. Moore was formerly O well.
known resident Of this village.
A bit OF information OF much In
terest to auto owners In this vicin-
ity Is the fact that the State road
between Madison and Norridgewock
Is to be given q coating of calcium
carbide for dust laying purposes. A
carload OF calcium has been ordered
for the job.
A largely attended benefit was CIV
en- for the Junior High school at
the Pastime moving picture theatre
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
WINTHROP
Manchester Granua

Manchester grange was favored
with fair weather at It's last meet
ing. Grange was opened with worthy
Master Towle in the chair and about
100 members present, Including visi-
tors from the following oranges.
Capital. Sascade, Cobbosseecontee,
Jefferson. Readfield, Winthrop. and
North Berwick.
The members were very fortunate
20 nave as visitors State Master Alb
bott, State Lecturer Hartman, State
Deputy Walker, a number of officers
OF the Kennebec Pomona and some
past masters. The program consist
ca or interesting addresses by State
Mater Abbott, State Lecturer Har-
riman and State Deputy Walker.
followed by Mr.. Hartman, Mrs.
walker. Walter slip, past master of
Capltai grange, the present master
OF capital grange, Fred Snow, Lawyer
Peacock Of Readfield, Amy Packard,
Lecturer Of Readfield grange:
Frank Collins, Cobbosseecontee and
arthur Gleason OF Cascade grange,
and a violin solo by Frank Strout,
Harriet Towle at the piano.
Az the close of the meeting oil
repaired to the dining room, where
a bountiful repast had been prepar-
ed by an able committee, the tables
We're prettily decorated with spring
flowers. while at one side OF the room
a large May basket filled with
oranges served as part OF the re-
freshments, each taking one as they
went out.
The next meeting. June 9Th, will
be children's night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

procuring its initial water supply
and was likewise in his capacity as
an interested citizen very active in
the establishment OF the present wa
ter district and has served without
interruption since its establishment
as one of its trustees: and
Whereas said trustees have rem
dered said services without compen-
sation other than that which comes
from satisfaction in work well done;
and
Whereas the aforesaid trustees
have felt that conditions have arisen
making it incumbent upon them to
resign and have rendered their resig-
naions as said trustees:
Nov, therefore resolved that 1t is
with deep feelings of regret that this
Board accepts the designations of
said trustees to take effect on June
], 1924, and hereby extend to the sew
eral members of said Board OF
Trustees their appreciation of the
manner in which the affairs of said
District have been conducted by
them during their long term OF Of
fee.
The resolution was introduced by
Alderman Charles r. Chase and was
unanimously adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
Commentator for
Water Dist. Trustees
In Resolutions

In accepting the resignation of the
three trustees of the Augusta Wa
ter District, which was placed in the
hands of Mayor Ernest L. Menean
last Saturday, the Board OF Alder
men at the regular meeting Of the
City Government. Monday evening,
adopted the following resolutions of
regret at the action and appreciation
Of the long and faithful service
which the retiring trustees have rem
dered to the city of Augusta:
Whereas. Hon. George e.
Macomber. Robert Morang and
Percy v. Hill have for many years
served the Augusta Water District
faithfully and impartially as trus-
tees and have given unstintingly OF
their time, judgement and wide ex.
perience as practical men: and
Whereas Mr.. Macomber in his
capacity as Mayor was in q large
measure responsible for Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
To Hear Talk on
Magnetic Troubles

Members Of the Headquarters
company, seth Infantry Brigade, are
to receive instruction in magnetos at
their regular drill on Wednesday eve
ming. The instruction will be given
by George c. Weber who will tell
the National Guardsmen how to fino
trouble in magnetos, will show how
the Instruments may be taken down
and assembled again. One or the
sections Of the headquarters COM
pany IL vitality concerned with motor
TRANSFORMATION so that this instruc-
ton will be particularly valuable to
them as we'll as to other members OF
the company. Others who may be
interested In nagnetos although they
may not be members Of the company
are invited to be present at the
armory next to the Adjutant Gen
erals once Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
OFTEN BUYS
HIS FIRST SUIT

They are always more or Tess
proud Of their boys and girls at the
Maine Children's Home Society,", but
willis C. Halves. superintendent,
feels that they have extra reason to
be proud Of q certain 1O-year old
boy who IL in their custody: Tne
bow IL one Of q family Of 70 chill
dren. He has saved enough money
to buy q suit Of clothes and also to
nut sis In the bank. He earned the
money doing errands and also small
bits of work such a. a boy of ~
can do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

children. One brother. Mandelbert F.
Yeaton Of Belgrade, survives her.
She was married Nov. %. 1874. A.
son. Raymond, his wife Helen, and
their two sons. Paul and Reginald
remain to mourn her loss. go
Mrs. Hammond was an active
member OF Belgrade Grange. and
was always interested in the welfare
OF the community. She died at the
age of ~ years, / month and II days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

The Rebekah Aid will meet In I.
o. o. F.. hall this Wednesday even
ing. A short business meeting of the
Aid will be held, after which ad-
tournament will be made to the ban
quet hall where the children will
furnish entertainment. Refreshments
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

floral tributes bespoke the love and
esteem OF relatives and friends. In
terment was made in Woodside ceme-
terry. The bearers were III. II. Adams,
b. p. Stuart of Belgrade, her
nephews. F. L. Tracey Of Augusta
and H. l.. Yeaton Of Norridgewock.
Mrs. Hammond was born March
20. 1852, daughter OF Richard and
Sabrina Corson Yeaton and was the
youngest among family of IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
A Correction

Through oversight an unconfirmed
note left with the reporter was
printed in the locals Tuesday morn
ing, that "Mr. Philbrick Of River
ton street" Is Ill. This Is incorrect.
Mr.. Charles B. Philbrick of the
Bond Brook Road is i'll, having SUI
fered a slight shock. His many
friends will be pleased to learn that
the attack Is slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
GilCreast-DOW

Miss Hazel L. Dow OF West Gar
diner and Harold Gilcreast OF
Farmingdale were united in mar
riage, Saturday. May II. Rev. H. A.
Clark performed the ceremony and
the wedding took place at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. Baker in
Farmingdate.
Mr.. Gilcreast is a popular clerk
employed at the Quality Shoe store
in this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilcreast
are popular young people and have
the best wishes Of large circle OF
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21
COuture-Currfer

l
very pretty double wedding took
place Tuesday morning, when Rosa
RE Couture and Josephine Currier
and Emile Couture and Claire Bru-
neau were married at q nuptial high
mass at st. Francis church by Rev.
II. j. Keenan,. Miss Currier was
given in marriage by her father, Is
rael Currier, and Miss Bruneau by
her father, Eugene Bruneau. Miss
Julia Currier played the wedding
march from Lohengrin and a choir
rendered appropriate music, A we'd
ding breakfast was served at the
| homes of each of the brides and
| following the ceremony the newly
| weds left for a honeymoon trip to
Rochester, N. III.
Monday evening a. reception was
rendered the two couples at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Bru-
neau. at which about rs guests were
and showered the brides-to-be with
gifts. Refreshments were served.
e. G. Hudson lost a valuable horse
Monday night.
Miss Esther Smith has recovered
from an attack of tonsilitis.
Mrs. f. e. Webb visited in South
Paris, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. E. Smith and
family were recent guests of Mrs.
Smiths brother, p. J. Cleveland. in
Readfield.
Sarah Moody OF Portland is en-
ployed at the Winthrop hospital by
Mrs. c. p. Gale.
Rev. H. F. Aldrich passed Mon
day in West Paris. His daughter,
Miss Gladys Aldrich, returned with
him for a few days visit.
There will be a meeting Of Abe
MAXI Chapter. o. E. S.. Friday eve-
ming, with degree work.
Mrs. Forrest Parker and two
children OF Auburn are guests or
Mrs. Cora Alley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

Herbert T. Wilson and George Bal
ley of the Western Union plant de-
partment at Boston, returned Tues
day evening to that city after passing
three weeks in this city, during which
time they have installed a fine new
switchboard at the local telegraph
office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

tho winter IA Augusta. Is at the
home OF her. daughter, Mrs. Mabel
Foster for the summer.
Ellsworth Bentley recently made a
short visit to Boston making the trip
by auto.
Charles Smart Is visiting his
nephew William Seekins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-21

Fl. D. Jennings, treasurer Of the
Central Maine Power Co., has
bought q large shore lot at Ocean
Point from the Newbert Agency. Mr..
and Mrs. Jennings have plans for a
cottage and expect to build in time
to enjoy the whole season at Ocean
Point. The location is on the west
shore between the sea ana the Shore
Drive,