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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Curtis and daugh-
ter Regina OF Maranacooll were week.
end guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Brown.
Miss Margaret Foster has returned
from a visit with her sister in Quincy.
Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. G. Cushman were
business visitors in Augusta Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Emerson irish We're
supper guests Saturday of Mr.. and
, Mrs. +. NJ. Ainslie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Foster of Angus
ia were weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. r. D. burlington.
Leonard Thomas of Somerville
Mass. passed the week end with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Thomas
The Anti-Cant class will meet Fri
Gay evening with Mrs. Helen I.aValle
Miss Jessie Thomas will have charge
OF the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Surprise PARTY

A surprise party was given to Miss
Evelyn Larrabee Friday evening in
honor of her 14th birthday by her
school friends. A very pleasant eve
ming was passed playing games and
Miss I.arrabee was well remembered
with gifts. Refreshments were served
The guests were Miss Nora Drake.
Miss Carolyn, Beatty. Miss Helen Beat
~. Miss Mary Pettingil. Miss Matte
Chandler. Robert Mcnamara and Ken
meth Nercross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Elect Officers Abnaki CHAPTER

At the regular meeting of Abenaki
Chapter. Q. f. $. officers were elected
as follows:
Worthy matron Mrs. Mildred Pur-
rington: worthy patron. Charles Morri-
son; associate matron. Mrs. fffie
French secretary. Mrs. Lila Andrews:
treasurer, Mrs. Anna Hindhaueh: con-
ductress. Mrs. Thelms Godfrey: assoc
ciate conductress. Mrs. Melissa Tay-
Tor; financial committee. Hartert r.
Foster. Miss Mermie Ailler and Mrs.
c. T. Kilbreth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
Dimes Twice Divorced

DENVER, Col. Jan. 2.-Courtland s. Dimes, wealthy young Denver oil operator and prominent clubman, shot at his apartment in Los Angeles last night by chauffeur employed by Mabel Normand, motion picture actress, is widely known in business and social circles in Colorado and Wyoming, He is the son of Tyson S. Dimes, one of the best known lawyers in this section.
 Courtland Dimes has been divorced twice. He first married Miss Doris Carnahan of Denver, who divorced him in 194s~ charging mental cruelty. Subsequently he married Mrs. Harry P. Harley of Fall River, Mass. His second wife divorced him in August, 1923, alleging cruelty and inebriety.
 Dimes is said to have large oil and gasoline interests in Southern Cali fornia and left here several weeks ago for Los Angeles. During the World war he served with the United States air forces. He was keenly in terested in outdoor sports and was one of the best amateur golfers de- velepoed here in recent years.
 Rumors here prior to last nights shooting had hinted at the possible engagement of Edna Purviance, mo- tion picture actress, and the young Denver man, according to story printed in the Rocky Mountain News today, Eugene Dimes told newspa l. permen, however, the report that hiA brother was to marry Miss Purviance was without foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
Knew Nothing Of Match

GULFPoRT. Miss. Jan, 2,ELf Courtland S. Dimes, shot last night in Los Angeles, is engaged to marry Edna Purviance, screen actress, as has been reported, he never has ad- vised his parents of it, Tyson Dimes his father, said here late today. "We would not approve of such mar riage," he added. "We do not con- slider that the type of womanhood represented in the modern motion picture actress makes good home material"
 MT. Dimes and his wife arrived here last night from their home in Denver 70 spend the winter, and he was advised of the Los Angeles affair today. Mrs. Dimes :s being kept in ignorance of the shooting, he said, for she has been an invalid since the death of another son killed in France during the World war.
 MT. Dimes said a son in Denver was in touch with the bedside of his brother. and that developments were being telephoned to Gulfport. q do not know othat Mrs. Dimes and myself will find it necessary to go to Los Angeles" he said T understand the wound is not fatal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03

were engaged to be married. On this subject he re narked: Miss Purviance and I are simply close friends"
 Greer, according to the police, has been in Miss Normand's employ only six months. He Is said to have come worked as a chauffeur.
 Further Questioned.
 Greer was again questioned by DO. lice shortly before. noon today. and reiterated the main details of his part in the shooting.
 Mrs. Burns was in communication with Dines' apartment" Greer told the officers. .'Sne told me as stood nearby. that she had heard Dimes say that Miss Normand could not come home. I went into room where I knew she kept her gun: grabbed it and drove to Dimes place."
 After arriving at the place Greer told tho officers he was kept wait Ing for several minutes. in response to his knock. ,-.
 T was peeved and cold" said Greer. When I got in the room I asked that Miss Normand come with bottle which stood on & table in the center of the room and fired. didn't wait to see whether I had hit him. but rushed from the room ,got In the car and drove to the police station. I did not see Miss Purvi- ance at the apartment"
 Questioned as to whether, or not his motive might have been through jealsousy. Greer told the officers that he thought of her as the rest of her friends did.
 'I heard Mrs. Burns say she would be better off if she had fewer friends of this class. meaning Dines." said Greer, and it was my purpose ts protect her." |.
 o o o
 Tayl0r's Murder Recalled.
 The names of both film actresses figured in the investigation of the unsolved murder of William Desmond Taylor, prominent motion picture di- rector. who was killed here in Feb- ruary. 1922.
 Edna Purviance was a neighbor and told of having seen his home brilliantly lighted la>S on the night of the killing.
 Mabel Normand came forward as the last person found who saw the murdered director alive. Her pie ture was in the dead mans lbcket.
 The film directors former valet, Edward F. Sands, still is being sought in connection with 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
Mother Not Told

GULFPORT. Miss, January 2.-Ty- son Dimes. father of Courtland S. was advised early today of the in- jury of his son. Mir. Dimes. who arr rived here last night with his wife from their home in Denver. said he had not informed Mrs. Dimes of the shooting and would not do so. pend ing further advices He had received message stating that his sons con- dition was not serious, he said. and he did not know whether they would go to Los Angeles.
 MT. Dimes said he knew nothing about the reported engagement of his son to Miss Edna Purviance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
IRWIN COBBS' FRIEND COMES TO DEFENSE
Says Writer Used Assumed Name
 To Escape Public

HOUSTON, Tex. Jan. 2.-Irvin S. Cobb, nationally known newspaper man, had no criminal intentions when he secured license to hunt ducks in Wharton county, Texas, under the name of J. II. DaYis, ac- cording to Will Hogg of Houston, whom Coob was visiting when he is alleged to have broken state game laws.
 There are so many people anxious to meet Cobb that if his 1921 hunt ing license bore another name he just did so to escape the crowds and get some recreation," Hogg said. Its that way with all famous men, pre- Sume.
 Cobb is now in New York. accord ing to Hogg.
 Regardless of Cobbs intentions, County Attorney s. C. Chandler or dered game wardens of Texas to ar rest Cobb on sight.
 I've been after Cobb for two years now. I mean to get him." Chandler said. The alleged law violation oc- cured in 1921. Charges were re-filed last month when Cobb came to Texas to hunt ducks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
J. ]. 0FF F|C|ALS GET| WOODS OIL CASE.
Evidence Turned Over To Federal Authorities By
 Chicago Attorney

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-All evidence gathered here in investigation of the alleged wildcat oil operations of Leonard Wood. Jr,. was turned over to federal authorities late wednes- day by Robert B. Grove, states at torney.
 Wood appears to have violated the federal law prohibiting use of the mails to defraud, according to states prosecutors and W. O. Baumgardner, postal inspector, who went over the evidence together Wednesday. Com plaints from former service men who bought stock in the Acme Producing corporation and the Craven Oil and Refining company, concerns with which Wood served as an official, continue to pour into the states at- torney's office.
 Meanwhile, a report reached Chi cago Wednesday indicating that DOS tai investigators at Fort Worth, Tex, may take up the case Thursday or Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
MAY ASK MCKAY
 TO RESIGN OFFICE
indiana Republican State Committee Take Official
 Action At Meetinu

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 2.-A resolu- tion stating that if Governor McCray. who is under indictment in the Ma rion county crimial court, is con- publican state committee is of the opinion he should resign his office, was adopted by 12 of the 13 commit teemen at the conclusion of 8 stormy meeting here last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
Demand Taxes On American O Holdings Ress M COn
MILLIONS OF GALL0NS) OF WINE IN STORAGE
California Has Bulk Of Supply In
 Her Warehouses

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 2-The 2S.- 14s.51s gallons of wine stored in 694 bonded wineries in California, if poured into the Los Angeles water mains in place of the conventional water supply, would supply sufficient liquid for eight hours of drinking. cooking, bathing and sprinkling lawns.
 Such was the deduction of local from the announcement of annual figures on wine storage by Internal Revenue Collector Rex Good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
TRIBUTE T UTE TO TO ,SGs,,. SCo,,,
Has Attended Performances Fol
 Twenty-seven Years

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Appearing as spokesman for the gallery gods" last night, when opera lovers cele- brated Antonio Scotti's quarter cen- tury anniversary at the Metropolitan, was Thomas McDern.ott, an fceman of Jersey City.
 At last" said he, "I stand on the stage with the artist whose great artistry I have witnessed for years from my seat six flights above Broadway. I have been coming here 27 years and I think I have heard Scotti in every performances he has given"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
VETS OPPOSE ARMS SALE

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Warren Shaw Fisher. national commander of the United American War Veterans, to- night made public letter to Presi- dent Coolidge voicing opposition on behalf of the veterans organization against the sale of arms and ammu- milton to the Obregon government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
LAST MINUTE
 WIRE BRIEFS
ANOTHER COLD WAVE

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2.-Califor- mia, Oregon and Washington were in the throes of cold wave tonight, which forced the mercury down to new low levels in certain sections and covered the high mountain points with garments of snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
ARMY OFFICER FOUND SHOT

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 2.-Offi- cials of Fort Sam Houston are in- vestigatins the death of Major AL bert Gardner, 39. of the Fourth artil- lery, whose body was found in his quarters by an orderly. A revolver lay by his side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED

MACON, Jan. Z.-C1ty, detect1Ves to- night, in a raid on a hotel, arrested two men who were suspected of be- ing either escapes from the Atlanta federal prison or safe- blowers. Acety- lene torches. burglar equipment and high explosives were seized in the raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
MURDER OF BENTLY, IS BLAMED ON ROBBERS
Pockets Of Dead Race Horse Man
 Rifled, Police Say

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 2.-Robbery was advanced by police as the motive for the murder of Fred Bentley, race horse man, whose body was found with crushed skull on the levce in St. Charles parish, near here, today.
 Pockets of Bentley's clothing were turned inside out and recent win nings said to have been made at the race track were missing. Identity was established through letters found on the body.
 Police believe Bentley, who came here at the opening of the racing season several weeks ago, was mur- dered and robbed of race winnings and his body carried to the levee and thrown iron. an automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
Goes To Bedside

DENVER, Col, Jan. 2.-Tyson s. Dimes, Jr, brother of Courtland S Dimes. who was shot last night in Los Angeles by R. C. Greer. Mabel Normands chauffeur, left Denver this evening for Los Angeles to be with the wounded man. according to d statement tonight by Eugene Dimes; also brother of Courtland
 It is claimed that the so-called StanoVoi gold belt of Siberia is a potential discovery of far greater importance than any of the isolated Alaska or Klondike discoveries of the last centuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03
GIRL SHOT IN HOUSTON
Man Seen Fleeing FoIlowing Fnsal
 ShOOting f

HOUSTON, Tex, Jan. 2.-Mivs Aoi- lie Dudley was shot and kfiea Tn her apartment here by an, unknown assailant late today.
 Mrs. Minta Sauibbs. her landIady, ran to the girls room lust In time to see man leap from ths porcn and escape down the street, ne teiu the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03

The buried treasure of SiF Henry Morgan, buccaneer of the SpanlFA
 Main, is soon to be sought by 2 deep
 sea diver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-03

cell. The total wine storsse in the United States. the report showed, s 33.3S3,<0O gallons.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
WEDDINGS
Parrnt.R.miIl.rd

St. Mary's church was the scene of one of the prettiest June weddings of the season Monday morning, when Miss Emma Remillard, daughter oi i Cyril Remillard Of Green street, was united in marriage to Rene Parent oi Webster. son of Mfr. and Mrs A. (, Parent. in the presence of large gathering of friends and relatives from Putnam. Webster, Worcester, Gardner, Springfield and Alberta, Can ada. Rev. W. Arthur Routhier per formed the ceremony and sang the nuptiaI high mass which followed.
 Miss Remillard was attended by Miss Beatrice Menard of Putnam. and MT. Parent had his brother, Joseph C. Par ent of Webster, as his best man.
 The bride was prettily gowned in powder blue taffeta with a hat to match. and she carried colonial bou- auet of tea roses and bachelor buttons in shower effect. The bridesmaid s dress was of moss green canton crepe and she wore a hat to match, and car ried colonial bouquet of tea roses and snap dragons. gift of the bride.
 During the mass there was singing by members of the nine o'clock choir, with Miss Elizabeth Byrne at the or gan At the offertory Mrs. 4. E. Par ent of Putnam sang Millard's Ave Maria"
 A reception was given at the home of the bride after the ceremony.
 The brides gift to the bridesmaid was a string of fancy beads 'r1th a pendant, and the groom gave ms est man gold cuff links.
 Mr. and Mrs. Parent left during the day for a three weeks wedding todr through Vermont. New York and Can ada. after which they will reside ut 50 Green street. this city. The bride 3 going away dress was of buf colored silk crepe with hat and shoes to match.
 Many valuable and useful gifts were received by the bride. Mrs. Parent, who has always made her home in Put nam, is we'll known here and receives the best wishes of all her friends. Mr. Parent is employed as a mechanic with the Buick Auto Company of Webster and is the brother of Dr. A. F. Parent of this city.
 Among the out-of-town guests were Mir. and Mrs. A. C. Parent and family of Webster. Mr and Mrs. Harry St Onge of Worcester. Mass, Mrs. Della Duval of Worcester, Miss Irene Meu- nier of St. Paul, Alberta; MT. and Mrs. Albert Remillard and family of Gardner, Mass; Mr. and Mrs. William Carrigan and Mrs. John F. Parish of Springfield, and Miss Corinne Dufaul' of S0uthbridge.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
ATTEND CONFERENCE
Local Telephone Exchange Employes Meet Company Officials at Norwich

Eighteen employees of the Putnam exchange of the Southern New Eng land Telephone Company were al a meeting at the Community House, Norwich, last Friday evening, at which all of the exchanges in the New Lon don division were represented and the officers of the company were present. The president. James r Moran; vice president and general manager. Harry (. Knight; general auditor, F. B. Baker. Jr.. were among the officials there The working Of the switch board on local and toll calls was ex- plained. and a telephone trouble man told of some of the difficulties which he and his companions sometimes run up against.
 \ Naile bronze medal was awarded Co Miss Rose LaRoche. night operator at the nunielson exchange, for her bravery and courage in sticking to her post when the Danielson exchange caught fro a year ago this spring. 4 Naile medal was also given Co Osario Warner of the Putnam exchange as told in another column of this week g paper.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
OBITUARIES
Mrs. PhiInrn.n. Duhois

Funeral services for Mrs. Philomene Dubois. mother of Alderman Edmund Dubois. were held this tThursdayl morning at St. Mary's church. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. The bearers were her four grandsous, Hen ry. Joseph. Isidor. and Edmund Du- bois, Jr.
 Mrs. Dubois died at her sons home on Walnut street Tuesday morning. She was born at St. Hyaciuthe. Can ada, in 1s45. but came to Putnam in 1860. and had lived here almost con tinuaily since that date. In 1870 she was married to John B. Dubois at Wa terbury. and lived there for a time be- fore returning to Putnam. NIT. Du- bois died eleven years ago. and since that time she had been living with her only son. Edmund Dubois, Sr., here.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
Paul Svartz

Paul Swartz. who was assistant su- perintendent of the Waterman Worst, ed Company for nearly six years until the middle of last year. died Saturday at Penaeook. N H., where he was staying with his daughter. The body was taken Co Paseoag. his home, and funeral services were held there yes terday afternoon.
 When in Putnam Mir Swartz was widely known and was highly success ful in his work He resigned his posi- tion here to go to his home at Pas. c0ag. one of the reasons being his health, which was none too rugged for indoor work. He was about fifty eight years old During his resi-. denee in Putnam he was q member of the Arcanum club.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
CITY NEWS NOTES

Ensign William R.fferty will spend the Fourth st his home in this city
 William Durand of Hartford spent the weekend in town. E Albert Luke of Worcester, formerl, of this city, was in the city recently on business
 Miss Mary RemiIisrd. clerk at tn. Byrne Co.'S store, is taking month: vacation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Otto E. Wulf hay. | opened their cottage at Gales Ferry for the summer season. The name. John Russell, has been given by Dir. and Mrs. John Moss to their little son. born June 2ist. II Miss Ruth White. a teacher in New H York City, is at her home on Grove | street for the summer vacation.
 Mayor and Mrs. Victor Chapdelaine of Church street are at their cottage at Oakland Beach for the summer. Miss Natalie Arnold of Bridge i port is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Rafferty of Grove street this week
 Mrs. Edgar Smith, Miss Doris Smith and Mrs. Thomas Marlowe have been visiting friends in Willimantic.
 Dr.. and Mrs. Karl T. Phillips and little son. who have been visiting in 1 Amesbury and Boston, have returned to their home on Grove street.
 Misses Irene Ren,hs~, Dorothy Bone and Mildred Renshaw and George Dion, Carl Nelson and Daniel Trudeau spent Sunday at Spring Lake. R. |
 The automobile line between this city and Providence, after running for a few days and finding business none too brisk. has suspended opera tions
 Mr. and Mrs. (. Dwight Sharpe have had Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Kin ney of Aver, Mass, and their son and wife of California, as their guests recently.
 Daniel Labonte of Chicopee, Mass, l spent the weekend in Putnam, re- turning Wednesday with his daugh- ter, Miss Doris. where they will make their home
 Dr. Stanley If. Osborn. state health | commissioner, was the speaker at the weekly luncheon of the Putnam Ro. tary club, held at the Putnam Inn l Wednesday noon.
 Dr.. and Mrs. F. T. Baldwin have i been entertaining their daughter, Mrs l Raymond Smith, of Willimantie. and 1 Mir and Mrs. C. D. Danielson of Amsterdam, N. Y.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. Harold CiIpstrie and family and MT. and Mrs. George W. Gilpatrie will leave this week for Juniper Point, Maine, where they will he at their summer home,
 Miss Martha Chambers. formerly of Putnam. was commissioned a cadet at q Salvation Army rally held in New York this week She was one of 200 l Co receive the commission. MT and Mrs Herbers Wade and l Miss Marjorie Wade of Mills, Mass, and Mrs. Ralph Botham of Brooklyn ! N Y, were in this city Sunday. call. ing on Miss Annie Cutler of Bellevue street.
 District Deputy Edward W. MulIan and his staff exemplified the third de. gree of the Knights of Columbus on class of candidates at Stafford Springs Sunday afternoon The trir tu Stafford was made by automobile
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
POMFRET LANDING

Miss Blanche Wilcox spent the week in Providence.
 Mrs C. \, Miles spent last week with her mother in Northboro. Mass.
 Mir and Mrs. F.. N. Searles and Mastre Robert will spent the Fourth in New Haven.
 Harold Woodward spent the week end with his parents at Merrythought Farm. Columbia.
 Adolph Anderson is at the Day Kim ball Hospital. where he has undergone an operation for appendicitis.
 Mrs Mathew Chase is resting as comfortably as possible at the Day kimball Hospital Mrs Chase IS suf- fering with a broken hip.
 Mrs. Walter P. Reade and daughters Alice and Laura. and Mrs. Dora Reade of New Haven. have been spending a few days with Mir and Mrs. Edwin r. White.
 Miss Sadie P. White of Hartford was given dinner and shower by forty-fve members of the Arsenal School faculty at the Pond House. Elizabeth Park. on Wednesday eve ming. June H. Miss White Is to be married in August to David Mairson of S7 Williams street. Hartford. Mir. Mairson is superintendent of build ings at the Arsenal School.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
rlnenl line or ad dlsnlayea

By local line or ad displayed Cares more for rest than worldly gain And patronage but gives him pain. Tread lightly. friends. let no rude
 sound Disturb his solitude profound: Here let him live in calm fepose unsought except by men he owes. And when he dies go plant him deep, That naught may break his dreamless
 sleep;
 Wherein no clamor may dispel
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
Mr. Nellie E. Anderson

Mrs. Nellie E. Anderson, sister of the Bowne brothers of Woodstock, died at her home in Hartford Tuesday morning. Mrs. Anderson was fifty one years old and native of Wood stock and often came there and t0 Putnam. Her husband died several years ago in Hartford. The body was brought to Putnam by \. A. Ballared d local undertaken. The funeral ser. vices will be held in Woodstock Mon. day of next week
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04

had been employed on the city street department force. He is survived by four sons and one brother.
 The funeral services were held this afternoon at. two o'clock from the L E. Smith undertaking rooms. Burial was in St. Nary's cemetery. Rela- tives from Willimantic were present
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
Mrs. Flora Nj. Baker

Mrs. Flora NJ Baker, formerly of Pomfret but who has recently lived in Middletown, Mass. died at her home there after receiving fatal burns from a gasoline stove flame which ignited her clothing. Her death occurred on June q. Mrs. Baker leaves three children. Eugene, Stella and David Baker, and also two sisters and a bro- thor
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04

Isle Saint Louis. in the Seine. rs. fuses to be united governmentally 0 the fourth arrondissement. of whigt Paris is s part. The island, whi4 was the first part of Paris to be q. tied. threatens to appeal to the Leagu of Nations to preserve its indepea. dence.