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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
Students Chosen
For Goodwin Prize
Speaking Contest

The results of the preliminary con-
test for the annual Goodwin prize
speaking contest which was held last
Saturday afternoon in the chapel at
Colby college, the names of those
who will compete for the prizes,
which aggregate 500 were announc-
ed by the department of public
speaking. OF the forty or more stu
dents who took part in the prelim-
mary contest held Saturday, ten
were successful in being chosen to
enter the final contest which will be
held in the college chapel some even
ing in the near future. The students
who were selected among the ten
represent the best speakers in the
college as all students are eligible
to try for the prizes.
Those chosen to enter the final
contest are as follows: Clair Ellis
worth Wood, '26, of Houlton; Elmer
Mcclellan Taylor. '25, of Winthrop;
russell Mallard Squire. rs. of Wat
erville; Kenneth Eugene Shaw, rs,
of Clinton; Willard Albert Seamans,
25, Of Winthrop; Clarence Stonelyn
Roddy, rs. Of Cambridge; Paul Mer-
cier Edmunds, '26, of Brooklyn, n.
Y; Rowland Everett Baird, '27, of
West Springfield, Mass: Mahley
Owen Chase, "a, of Hinckley, and
Mark Lester Ames, "a. Of Appleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
Miss Eva HeaIy

The body of Miss Eva Healey,
who died a few days ago in Lewis
ton. will be brought to this city to-
day and the remains will be placed
in the tomb for time before burial.
Miss Healey was formerly Of this
city and her death resulted from an
accident which she received five
years ago. She was born in Mercer
q years ago. the daughter of George
and Bessie Healey. The family have
been living in Lewiston for 10 years
since the death of Mr.. Healey. Her
mother is the only relative surviv-
ing and at the time of the daugh-
ter's death her condition would not
allow her to accompany the body to
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11

make the two offices separate. The
board Of governors elected includes
the following: George Stobie, Brett
Morse, Fred Mckenzie. Frank Rob-
lnson and ]. B. Childs.
The report of the year read by
Secretary Cunningham showed that
the club Is in fine financial condition.
A committee including George Sto-
bic, Clinton Goodhue and Carl Cook
was appointed to draw up resolu-
tons on the death of Earl K. Atwood.
who was one Of the leading members
of the club.
On the recommendation Of Secre-
tary Cunningham, Charles B. Davis
and Hon. John E. Nelson were elect
ed honorary members Of the club.
Both Mr.. Nelson and Mr.. Davis have
been active members in years past.
The matter Of electing delegates and
alternates to the national convention
OF Masonic clubs which will be held
In New York in June was discussed.
A rising vote of thanks was given
to the retiring president. George G.
Stobie, for his excellent work as
leader Of the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
Held for Superior
Court on Charge of
Forgery of Note

Gaylan w. Bennett of this city was
arrested yesterday afternoon by
Chief of Police William II. Murray.
charged with forgery of promis-
sorry note for $500. Bennett pleaded
guilty and the judge found probable
cause and bound him over to the
September term of the superior court
in Augusta with bonds at $500.
Bennett obtained bail late last eve
ming. The promisory note was made
out to the Waterville Motor Co.,
where Bennett worked for some
time, and the name signed was f. H.
Bennett, father of the respondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
Waterville Masonic
Club Elects Officers
Thursday Evening

The annual meeting Of the Wat
erville Masonic club was held last
evening at the close Of the Water
Vile Fairfield Masonic club banquet.
Officers for the year were elected as
follows: President, Harry Ware;
vice president, Carl p. Cook: secre-
tary, stephen ]. Cunningham; treas
urer, Charles McGann.
The office OF secretary and treas
urer had been combined heretofore.
but owing to the constantly .increas-
ing size Of the club it was voted to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11

used as decorations at the dinner
party given by Mrs. Flora McPheters
were given to her by Mrs. Judith
Russell.
A large class Of candidates re-
ceived the Page rank Thursday night
at the regular meeting OF the Show
hogan lodge, No. 20. Knights Of Py-
thias. Delicious refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed at
the close of the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary Walton

Z The funeral service for Mrs. Mary
A. Walton was held Thursday after
noon at one o'clock at the home Of
her daughter and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. John n. Grundy on Mechanic
street and was conducted by Rev.
Herbert L. Nichols. pastor Of the
Centenary Methodist church. The
bearers were the following men from
the Methodist church, of which she
was q member, DR.. T. C.. Tucker.
Myron J. Smith, Lyl s., Moore and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11

A meeting of the members Of the
Maine Fish and Game Association
will be held this evening at 7.30
o'clock in the city council rooms for
the purpose of distributing tickets
for the pictures to be shown here
by Field and Stream. All members
are requested to make a special ef-
fort to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
Spear.Atwood

Horace E. Spear Of Madison and
Ella T. Atwood Of Madison were
married by Rev. c. A. Knickerbocker
Of the Universalist church on Sat
urday April S. Returns were made
yesterday with the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11

The food sale that was to have
been held by the Arcadia Club Of
the Universalist church this after
noon at the Electric Waiting room
has been postponed until Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11

The house at 100 Silver street.
owned by John Mathew. has been
purchased by Henry Gauthier of
Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11

Raymond Bragdon of Pittsfield
was-a business caller in the city yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11

The regular meeting Of Martha
Washington Chapter, o. E. s., will
be held this evening at 7.45. An
initiation will be held and refresh
ments will be served at the close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
WATERvILLE

Additional WaterviIIe news and
ads will be found on Page Two Of
this issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11

Robert B. Cole. The remains ac-
compainied by Mr.. and Mrs. Grundy,
were taken to Salem, Mass. for buri-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
Erad QeCotta

Word Of the death of Fred De-
Gotta, a former resident of Skowhe-
gan, was received by relatives We'd
nesday night.
Mr.. DeCotta's death occurred on
Wednesday at his home in Provi-
dence, r. l., where he has resided for
the past nine years. Mr.. DeCotta
was a New Hampshire man but
came here, being employed as a
weaver. He married a Skowhegan
girl, Miss Flora Vtgue, and she and
their two young sons, Ronald and
Raymond, survive. The funeral will
be held Saturday morning at Q o.
clock.
The Easter lilies and potted plants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
SK0WHECAN

Mr.. and Mrs Elias Taylor of
Portland arrived in town Thursday
night, being called here by the i'll
ness of Mr.. Taylor's mother, Mrs.
Charles w. Taylor of Madison ave-
nue..
Mrs. George Merriam returned on
Wednesday from Waterville, where
she had been the guest Of Professor
and Mrs. Lester +. Weeks and Miss
Marion Merriam. junior at Colby
college.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nottage, who
passed the winter in Bangor with
their daughter. Mrs. Lloyd Foss. re-
turned to Skowhegan, Wednesday.
on their way to their home at East
Madison.
Mrs. Mildred Dunlap Of Madison
is a surgical patient at the Somer-
set hospital.
Mrs. Charles Dunn Oh Houlton ar
rived in town Wednesday to visit her
sister, Mrs. Joseph Otis Smith of
Water street. and her niece, Mrs.
George Otis Smith Of Coburn ave-
nue..
Attorney James 3. Perkins Of Au-
gusta, who is representing DR.. Chas.
A. Moulton Of Hartland in the case
of Mitchell VS.. Drs. Moulton and
Wilson, which was resumed Thurs
day morning in the supreme court.
arrived in town Wednesday.
The monthly meeting of the board
of trustees of the State RefOrmatory
for Women was held Thursday.
Members of the board present were
DIR. !. b. Mower of Waterville, Mrs.
Sadie Bates of Sandy Point and G.
Ernest Avore of Skowhegan.
Skowhegan friends of Miss
Blanche Emery of Brockton, Mass.
who formerly taught in the SHOW
hogan High school and Hon. l.. X.
Folsom of Norridgewock are inter-
ested to learn that their engagement
has been recently announced. 1t is
understood that the wedding will
take place this summer and that
they will reside in Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-11
1868 New Spring Hats 5.
81 and S. quality

A great sale Of extra quality Haas at
a special low price. The entire surplus
stock from one of the largest hat
manufacturers in New England, ev-
cry style, shape and color, all at $2'95.
All silk lined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
MAN IS RETURNED
 WITH YOUNG CHILD
c. F. Baum Is In Custody Of OfficeIs From Columbus, Ga.

c, F. Baum and his 14-months-old baby, Thursday night were being brought back to Birmingham from Co., lumbus. Ga, in the custody of officers, following the alleged taking of the child by force from it's mother Wednes- day and race through the suburban section of Birmingham for its recovery.
 Before taking the child Baum is al legged to have entered the home of his father-in-law, B. J. GrOv CT, 19 Canal street, and taken a pistol from one of the bureau drawers. He was discov- cred in the act by Mrs. Baum, reports at the sheriff's office stated, and is all legged to have snatched the baby from it's cot and ran to his automobile, after fighting off the mother.
 Mrs. Baum followed him in smaller car through the surburL3, but was forced to give up the race when she was distanced. The sherif's office was notified and telegrams were sent to all parts of the country. Thur-lay morn ing police saw the car entering Co- lumbus, Ga.
 Baum was placed under arrest but could not be held on charge of abduct- ing the child as he an! Mrs. Baum are not legally separated. Columbus off cers found Mir. Growers pistol in his possession and he is being brought back on a charge of grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
NEW PUBLICATION
 IS CHAMBER PLAN
Thirty-Three New Mem bers Admitted At
 Meeting Thursday

If plans taken under advisement Thursday by the Chamber of Commerce board of directors, the organization may soon blossom forth with new publication.
 It was recommended to the board at its meeting that the Chamber adopt a 12-page house organ as part of its pub licity campaign to take the place of the the cost of this program were asked by the directors and action deferred until the next meeting.
 Other matters before the board re- suited in the adoption of a financial sheet of the Chamber submitted by w.. c. Caldwell, public accountant, which shows a surplus in the treasury passing of a resolution asking R. =. Ingalls,, president, to appoint representative to attend the annual convention of Ameri- can Mining Congress at Sacramento i; and admission of B new members.
 New members include: Charles c. Steward Machine O., Staggers Furni- ture Co.,, Tuxedo Furniture Co.,, J. M. Marsh, James Orlando Ogle, Wahs- Newsome Co.,, Weevilnip O., Ingalls, Iron Works, Birmingham Tank Co.,, Alabama Trunk and Luggage O., Sim mons Tire Co.,, J. D. Haggard Realty O., James w. Sutherland, Noe-Equal Hosiery Mills, c. D. Mason, Dietz Con- crete Construction Co.,, A. D. Snyder Cabinet Shop, Stewart and O., Nj. C.. Banks Construction Co.,, Rees Brothers, Hudson Bay Fur Co.,, Dr. W. c. Farrus, Atherton Co.,, Lloyd-Leonard Drug Co.,, c. x 0. Railway Co.,, Shepherd-Sloss Realty Co.,, Key -olds Brothers Lumber O., Earthquake Manufacturing Co.,, and Drennen Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18

Paul Barnett Barnes, former Alabama ager of the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York and the information will be read with interest not only in Alabama but especially in Birmingham and De- catur where he has many prominent relatives.
 He was born in Decatur, Ala, his mother being Miss Mollie Couch, who was also born and reared in Decatur. His father is J. Lee Barnes. The son is a namesake of Paul Barnett Barnes, formerly associated with J. Lee Barnes in the hotel business in Atlanta. Paul Barnett is brother of Dr. Frank Will lis Barnett of Birmingham.
 As the son of Lee Barnes, one of the best known hotel men in the south, who operated the Aragon and Majestic hotels in Atlanta before moving to St. Petersburg, Fla, several years ago, where he now operates the Huntington hotel, Paul Barnes has enjoyed an en- viable record in the hotel world. He owns a half interest in the Hunting ton, of which he has been manager, and also has served as assistant manager of the Georgian Terrace in Atlanta. Jesse Couch, his uncle, is proprietor of the Georgian Terrace and is presi- dent of the Couch operating company, which is building the Lakeland Ter race at Lakeland, Fla, and the Tampa Terrace at Tampa, Fla, two large and modern hotels.
 A resident of Atlanta during much of his life, Paul Barnes was graduated from Georgia Military academy and at- tended the University of Georgia, where he was member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and prominent in collegiate activities. He was overseas for IS months during the World war, and is prominent in American Legion activi- ties, being grand chef for Florida of the 40 ct 8, a subsidiary organization of the legion.
 MT. Barnes is an Elk, a Shriner and a Rotarian. His friends are con graduating him on his new post with the Waldorf-Astoria, which is operated by the Boomer-DuPont interests, under the same management as the Bellvue- Stratford in Philadelphia and the New Willard in Washington,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
JUMPED FROM BRIDGE
Had Wandered Over Country For P
 Years


 PORTLAND, Ore, July 17.-Lying on a cot in the emergency hospital here today. Oliver Cameron, 51, is waiting to learn whether he must return to Birmingham, Ala, and stand trial for the staying of W. J. Gay in the south ern city 9 years ago.
 Tuesday evening two men in launch in the Willamette river were startled when a body came hurtling down from the high Southern Pacific railroad bridge and plunged into the river near their boat. An immediate rescue was effected and the would-be suicide was rushed to the emergency hospital. Ques- tioned there today by police he gave his name as Oliver Cameron and told the story of his 22-year flight from his crime.
 According to Cameron, he had quar- reled with Gay following lawsuit and on January ?, 1902, when Gay threat ened him with a knife, Cameron drew a gun and shot his attacker, in self-de- fense, he says. Panic-stricken after the shooting Cameron fled to Philadelphia and enlisted in the navy under the name of Dennis Seegars
 He was discharged from the navy four years later and moved to Seattle, where he married. His wife, he said, divorced him in 1915 and since that time he has been a floater in various Pacific coast cities.
 Local authorities have telegraphed to Birmingham for instructions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
WOMAN FOUND INV DEATH GRIP
 WITH SERPENT

A NDERSON, S. C., July IT, "A The finding of the body of an
 unidentified white woman, with a large rattle snake clutched in her right hand, and the curved fangs of the reptile still fastened in her neck, is reported by Seneca, $. C., weekly newspaper. The wom- ans body was found near the North and South Carolina boundary line by a party of tourists, it is stated.
 The tourists are said to have met two small children in the road cry ing, and were told that their mother had gone over a hill to pick huckle- berries and had not returned. On investigation, the tourists found the snakes body gripped in the woman's hand, and it's fangs still fastened in her neck, according to the story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
BIRMINGHAM WINS
 AT JUDEAN DEBATE
Scores Victory Over Principal
 Cities Of The South

Birminghams young Judean team was declared winner of the loving cup for winning the debate at the recent Young Judean convention held in Chat tanooga when many of the larger cities of the south were represented.
 The subject of the debate was Re solved, that Palestine should be devel- oped along commercial and industrial lines rather than agricultural"
 The debate was one of the features of the convention which was represent ed by Chattanooga and Memphis, Tenn, Birmingham and Montgomery, Ala, New Orleans, La, Atlanta and Rome, Ga, Pensacola and Jacksonville, Fla, and Clarksdale, Miss.
 Birmingham's team is composed of Charles H, Gross, Max Kimberling and Miss Cecil Cohen who has distinguish ed herself in the recent debates with the above cities as being one of the out standing debaters of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
DEMOCRATIC TICKET TERMED IMPOSSIBLE
Watson Opens Republican Cam
 paign n New Hampshire

LACONIA, N. H., July 1.-The Democratic ticket, Davis and Bryan, was described as an Impossible misal- liance" here tonight by Senator James opening the Republican campaig.l in New Hampshire.
 Judging, by the usually accepted standard" said Senator Watson, Davis is an ultra a-conservative, while Bryan is an extreme radical. Davis is safe and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18

sound while BryaL's mind is runnlns| over with fads and yagaries. If they ars elected, will the dog wag the tail, or| the tail wag the dog?
 "Is Bryan to run on the same plat. form with Davis, or is each to run Cn his own platformf Is Davis to stand on the Democratic platform in the east and Bryan on his own platform in the westf Are they simply going to run without reference to any platf.rmw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
SHERFFS FAIL
 TO FIND TRACE ] OF GAY KILLING
Oliver Cameron Tries Sui eide For Crime Not
 On Record

Failure of county officials to find record Thursday of the death here of W. J. Gay leads to the belief that Oliver Cameron, 51, who attempted sui eide Wednesday near Portland, Ore, was attempting to expiate a crime that never was committed.
 In a statement at the hospital where he was taken in Portland, Cameron is said to have declared that remorse over the killing of Gay during a fight in Shades Valley 9 years ago resulted in his attempt at suicide. Indictments for assault with intent to murder and for carrying concealed weapons were return ed against Cameron as a result of his fight with Gay, county records show, but failure to find a murder charge is thought to be proof that Gay recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
$2OO, GOO IS DAMAGE
 IN ST. LOUIS STORM
Telephone And Electric Service
 Is ParalyZed

ST. LOUIS, July 17.-Damage es- timated at approxima' ly $200,000 was caused by severe electrical storm here early today, which disabled 16,000 tel ephones and 10000 elect:;c light 1on. nections. The 54-mle wind destroyed thousands of trees.
 The telephone syst was inter- rupted more than in any stor. since the tornado of 1896, off als said. Damage was great-"t in the so invest sections of the cit. here street car service was paralyzed.
 Rain of from 1 to 2 1-2 inches is reported to have fallen generally over Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
OFFICERS FREED
 OF DRUG CHARGE
Ships Plumber Held After In-
 vestigatiOn

NEW YORK, July 17.-A complaint against the officers of the Italian steamship Duilio, charged with con spiracy to smuggle drugs into the United States, was dismissed today by United States Comni' toner Bo. le. The commissioner held Arthur Gaeta, ships plumber, under S1L ,000 bail.
 The charge agai;.- Gaeta followed the finding of 2,500 ounces of narcotics aboard the ship.
 Commissioner Boyle held there was no evidence to show the officers had any knowledge of the presence of drugs on board, or had any cons2ired with Gaeta to smuggle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
APOPLEXY FATAL

Two Stricken Dead In TaIIadega
 TALLADEGA, Ala, July IT, Especial. By a strange coincidence apoplexy was the cause e the death of two prominent citize, Tuesday night w. J. Williamson, well known farmer, was stricken late ir the afternoon while riding with friends on trip of the county looking ove crops and was rushed to the local hospital where he died
 Mrs. J. w. Cowen w .i-en at her home Tuesday evening and died shortly after mid. ht.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
PLEADS GUILTY
Kentucky Man Gets Life Term For
 HOldup Killing

PARIS, Ky, July 17.-Robert Mullen of Newport, Ky, one of four men who were on trial charged with murder in connection with the staying of Frank Buchanan in an attempted robbery of the Clintonville bank, June Il, today pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Mullen's three com panions, Elmer Hall, Richard New house and George Farrell, all of New port, previously had been found guilty of murder and given the death sen tence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD
TENNESSEE YOUTHS DROWN Unable To Swim, Pair Gets Beyond
 nnnfh

SMITHvILLE, Tenn, July IT, Will Cantrell, g, son of George Can trell, and a 16-year-old son .of Carter Steele, employed on the state highway leading from Smithville to Carthage, were drowned Wednesday afternoon in Clancy Fork river when they went in bathing and got beyond their depth, neither being able to swim. The bodies were recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
CUT FRUIT SCHEDULES
Coast. To. Chicago Time Reduced 45
 Hours

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July 17.-De- tails of a new fast fSeight schedule for citrus fruits, designed to clip 45 hours from the present time to Chicago from California were received today by Cali fornia citrus growers. The new ar arrangements made at a conference be- tween traffic officials of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, the California Citrus League and the transcontinental railroads, will take effect next Sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
ORDINATION SERVICE

Dr. J. E. billiard, pastor of the South side Baptist church, will preach at an ordination service to be held at 8 o'clock Friday night at the East Birmingham Baptist church, according to announce ment Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
BOND ISSUE APPROVED
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Road Re
 CeiyeS Grant

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas Railway com pany today received authority from the interstate commerce commission to is sue $4,750,OOO of 6 per cent secured gold bonds and to pledge $6, 100000 of prior lien mortgage per cent gold bonds as collateral security.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
SUFFERING DELUSION
Stories Inconsistent, And He Does Not
 Remember Suicide Attempt

PORTLAND, Ore, July 17.-Detec- tivies who questioned Oliver Cameron, 61, who attempted to end his life by jumping from bride yesterday and who believes that he shot and killed W. G. Gay near Birmingham, Ala, in 1902. today said that they believed the man is suffering from delusions. His stories are inconsistent, the detectives said. Cameron declared he does not remember jumping from the bridge. He is being held for Alabama authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
MINNEAPOLIS GETS MEET
Birmingham Loses Bid For COnduc.
 tors Convention

GOTS COnV6nGlOh
 CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia., July 17- The next triennial convention of the order of railway conductors will be held at Minneapolis in May, 1925. it was decided by the board of directors of the organization in session here today. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Sir. mingham, Detroit and Montreal also bid for the meeting.