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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
e.. T.. Social

About 40 of the young people of
the Federated Christian Endeavors
Society gathered at the church par
lors Sunday evening where they en-
joyed a st. Patricks social. The
president, Miss Mona Russell was as
sisted in the arrangements by the
following committees: Decorating.
Hamlin Tobey, Walter Wilson, Al
fred Dionne: ~fefreshments, Eftte
Martin and Esther Niles: games.
Miss Helen. Foster. Tho decorations
were green and white and were at
tractive. The following program
was nicely carried out: Vocal solo.
Miss Edna Petty. accompanied by
Miss Dorothy Tlaue: reading. several
irish poems, Miss PHYLLIS Whiting.
and a talk on "Why We Observe st.
Patrick's Day" Miss Mary Merrill.
After the program games were play
ed and Jolly good time was had by
all. Delicious ices and candies were
served,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Accredited Herd Work to Be Carried
on in North Arson Week Of oath

Through the Farm Bureau and EX-
tension Service, DR.. Beal OF the
State department has been secured
to carry on T. B. eradication work
I'M the vicinity of North Arson. All
those who wish this work done
should get On touch with G.. a. Stor-
er, North Arson. or apply TO County
Agent Dunn. Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Carroll r. Morrill, Promoted

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Morrill, of Baptist hill will be pleased
to know of the promotion of their
younger son. Carroll +. Morrill,, who
is salesman for the Standard Oil
Company. Mr.. Morrill, has been en-
ployed by the company ever since
coming out of the World War. begin
ming at Ely. Nevada and then being
promoted to Goldfeld. The recent
promotion Is as General Salesman at
Reno, Nevada. Mr.. Morrill, is n grad
uate from the Skowhegan high
school lie is married. his wife being
Miss Harriet Grear of Ely. Nevada.
Mr. and Mrs. Morrill, are finding Reno
q delightful city in which to reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
|Sk0WHEcAn LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, ;:,a.. y. -
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Arthur Savage OF Fairfield
arrived In town Tuesday to visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rogers of
Norridgewock were shoppers in
town Tuesday.
Maurice J.. Flynt of Oakland was
in town calling on his uncle. Sta
ton Agent Frank l.. FIynt. Tuesday.
Onal Salisbury of Canaan was
brought to Skowhegan. Tuesday. for
treatment at one of the city hospit-
ais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19

married Saturday evening at the
Methodist parsonage In Skowhegan.
The single ring seremony was per-
formed by the Methodist pastor. Rev.
Herbert l.. Nichols The couple were
unattended and the bride wore a
dark travelling suit. Mr.. and Mrs.
Belts will reside i'll Madison where
they have many friends who extend
hest wishes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Good win Club to Meet

The Good Will Club will meet this
afternoon instead of next Wednes-
day. The change is made because
of the Woman's Club Gentlemen's
night. March 10th. The club will
meet at the home of Mrs. Edith
Philbrick on Coburn avenue and the
ladies' will tack puff and do sewing
for Good Will Farm Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Special Meeting OF First Philatheas

THIS evening VIItTV VIII UC a sPV-
cial meeting of the First Phila-
thea class at the Federated church
parlors preceding the Philathea So
cial and entertainment at 7.30. There
is business OF Importance to come
before the meeting and so far as
possible 1t is desired that every
mem Der be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Card of Thanks and Appreciation

We wish to express our great
thanks and appreciation to those
who so kindly helped us during the
sickness and loss of our dear little
baby.
MIR. and MRS. MILTON NJ, MORRIS,
The Forks, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19

bate and for appointment of Addio
Putnam. the executrix named there
in without bond.
Maud w. Holbrook, late of Madi-
son, deceased. First and final account
of executrix and petition for assess
ment OF Inheritance Tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
MADISON
Sorosis Club Meets

Tho regular meeting of the Madi-
son Sorosis club was held Monday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
Grace Humphreys on Main street.
The roll call was responded to by
a sketch or anecdotc of come famous
or favorite musician. The program
was in charge of Mrs. Alice Rand
and consisted of vocal solos by HUI
bert Hilton; violin solos by Roy
McCarty. and piano selections by
Miss Smiley Ward. Mrs. Rand act
cd as accompanied for the soloists.
Refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hender-
son, who have been passing tho win
ter at Mrs Henderson's old home at
Little Falls, returned to Madison
Monday.
Charles s. Wescott. who has been
visiting his daughter. Mrs. Earl Nc
Cooley in Quincy, Mass, and attend
ing the Boston auto show to the
past week, returned 10 his homo
in Madison Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. +. w. Hamilton of
Lewiston are the guests this week of
friends in Madison and vicinity. MIR.
and Mrs. Hamilton were formerly
we'll known residents of this VIII
laRe.
Mrs. Frank Flanders returned
Monday night from Bangor. where
she went last Friday to accompany
Mr.. Flanders to the Eastern Maine
General hospital. Mr.. Flanders in
jnries in the accident of last week
are reported not to be as serious as
first feared and he is reported to be
quite comfortable.
Twenty-Five cases of the measles
are reported by the health author
tiles on the Arson side of the river.
About 100 cords of wood were de-
stroyed in the fire in the log pile of
the Great Northern Paper company
last Thursday and this loss Is con-
sidered very small and IL splendid
tribute to the effective work or the
Madison fire department aided by
company employees.
A delegation of members from
Indian Spring Lodge, ]. .. o. r.,
visited the ]. o. O. +. in Norridge-
wock Thursday evening to witness
the third degree work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Robert Leon Lemieux

Robert Leon LemieUx, the seven
months old child of William and Flor
ence Gilbert Lemieux died Tuesday
at the home on Hathaway street. The
funeral service will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock and the
remains will be placed In the tomb to
await burial in the spring. Besides
his parents, little Robert leaves sew
his loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19

Merle Albert Belts of Madison. son
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Belts. of Pressure Isle. and Miss Mill
dred Drost of Madison. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Drost were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Mrs. Albert Easier Given Party

MIS-. Afbert Easier WIS given 4 Ue-
lightful surprise party Saturday
evening at the new Easier home on
the Mall,on's mills road, in honor Of
her birthday. The party was arrang-
ed by her mother. Mrs. Crosby. and
the guests included several families
Of the Madison avenue neighborhood.
where the Easlers formerly resided.
The evening was passed in n most
happy manner. Delicious refresh
nlents We're served and the surprised
hostess received gifts commemora-
tive of the day. One of the much en-
juyed features Of the evening was the
walk home across the fields on the
ernst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Mrs. Nichni's HoAtess


Monday afternoon Mrs. Herbert Il.
Nichols was hostess to the ladies' of
the Foreign Missionary society of the
Methodist church. In The absence OF
the president. Mrs. Anna F. Merrill.
Mrs. Nichols the vice president pre- =
sided. The opening exercises were
conducted and arrangements made
for the observance of the fifty hltl
anniversary of the Methodist Foreign
Missionary Society. which occurred
on March 20. 1869 in fremont street
church Boston. The observance will
he II public meeting TO be held sun
day evening at the church.
The following eight ladies' who were
prominent in the organization Of the
society will be represented in cos
tune as follows. Mrs. William Butler.
Mrs. l. j. Smith; Mrs. Il. ". Parker.
Mrs. Josephine Lancaster: Mrs.
Lewis Flanders, Mrs. James Nutting:
Mrs Thomas A. Rich, Mrs. Carrie
Mcpherson; Mrs. William NJ. Merrill.
Mrs. Grace Tucker: Mrs. Thomas
Gingsbury. Mrs. Harry A. Dinsmore:
Mrs. A. r. Taylor. Mrs. Flora Lam
bert: Mrs. II. Stoddard, Miss Emma
Hall.
These ladies' will make short ad-
vi tNS dIlu Mus ANlIIiJiS wiz EA't an
address of Missionary Progress and
there will be special music under the
direction of Mrs. Tucker
After the completion of the ar
rangements for this anniversary
meeting. an interesting program was
presented. under the direction of Mrs.
Alma Bishop: a letter was read from
the little girl at Moradabad. India.
who is being educated by the ladies'
Of the society: Mrs. Tucker gave n
review Of the last chapter in the
study book THE Challenge of Today
and Tomorrow.
Mrs. Nichols assisted by Mrs. Jo-
seINire Lancaster and Mrs. Carrie
Mcpherson served delicious sand
witches, olives. tea and assorted cake,
and n pleasant social half hour was
passed. The next meeting Will he
held with Mrs. Harlie Bishop on
Bloomfield street.
Philatheas Meet
The March meeting Of the Ella r.
Mitchell Philathea class OF the Be
thany Baptist church was held Mon
day night at the church parlors,
with a good attendance. The fol-
lowing ladies acted as hostesses:
Mrs. Ethel NJ. Hight. Mrs. Emily
Toss, Mrs. Winona p. Homsted, Mrs.
blanche s. Phillips. Mrs. Cora Hur-
ley. Mrs. Mildred Thonlill. Mrs.
Ethel Nutting. Miss Florence Par
ker. Mrs. Isola Decker. Mrs. Ella r.
Nelson, Mrs. Jennie Armstrong. and
Mrs. Resper ]. Decker.
The meeting opened with the
Phfiati1ea platform. The secretary,
Miss Airline Burner. gave the re-
ports of two former meetings and
Ye Create SINCE. and read cores
pondence. The president announced
that 1892 was realized from the
Create SINCE and it was voted by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Woman Gibbs Gentlcmcn's Night

There will be no meeting of the
Woman's Club this week and the
meeting assigned in the calendar
for the 10Th is TO be omitted. on
Wednesday night. Mar. 90. the an
nual gentlemen's night will be OBJ
served. The meeting will be held
I'm the auditorium OF the Bethany
Baptist church. The speaker will be
John Clair Minot of Boston and mu-
steal numbers will be given by a
quartet and pianist from Bowdoin
college. The ladies of the Town
Improvement Society and Sorosis
and their gentlemen besides the gen.
tlemen OF the Woman's Club will be
guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-19
Electric Light Plant Report

The Madison Municipal Electric
Light plant has made splendid
showing during the past year az
showed by the figuring up the years
business. The plant has increased its
business for the past year $1,000.
During the year 5000 in Uutstand-
ing bonds have been taken up; 81 800
temporary loans have been paid. In
addition to this the plant has cleared
n net profit Of $4,000. According to M.
II. Pero, a certified accountant from
Portland. the plant has made q bet
ter showing than almost any plant
in the State during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
FINE BUILDINGS FALL EY TO
 DRY ROT FUNGUS

AUBURN, Ala, Feb. 2O.-(Spe- al.)-Although not generally known, a dry. hot fungus is doing considerable damage to buildings in Alabama. Dr. l.. E.. Miles, plant pathologist for the Alabama exten- sion service, and Dr. c. J. Hum phrey, of the United States depart ment of agriculture, made a ten day scouting trip through the state to determine the extent of the oc-- currence of this fungus, and found Fl infestations in churches. dwell ings. lumber yards. warehouses, stores and other buildings in Mont gomrey. Opelika. Troy, Selma, Orr vile and Eclectic.
 This fungus is by far the most serious of the dry rot fungi and is known to have occurred in Alabama several years. 1t is found in large number of states. but more generally in the. Gulf and Pacific coast states.
 After it finds it's way into a wooden building, it works very rapidly, causing practically com plete destruction as it goes. Dr. Miles and Dr. Humhprey found that it was necessary for one warehouse to be refloored four times within five years, and that very, fine Residence had to be refloored in two years after it was completed be- cause of the activity of this fungus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
ELITAW ORGANIZES
 UNDERWOODCLUB
7. M. A. Rogers And Hildreth
 Heads Organization

EUTAW, Ala, Feb. 2O.-(Special. ) kn Underwood for President" club Eas been organized at Eutaw for the Eurpose of pushing the Underwood cam Eaign in Green county. That Senator Underwood has a strong and enthu- fastic following in this county is shown Ev the large number who have already pined the Underwood club. c. M. A. e0gers is chairman and Senator Hill [reth is secretary and treasurer.
 The woman voters of Eutaw have |lso organized Ladies Underwood |aub." Keen interest and desire to |p-operate and to do all possible to |trther- Underwood's candidacy is ex- Pressed by the many members. Mrs. N. F. Hildreth is chairman and Mrs. James c. Lucius, secretary of the club. Rid Eutaw Of Mosquitoes K. B. Johnson, assistant sanitary en- Eneer of the state board of health, dis |issed the importance of an early and borough mosquito campaign at mass |leeting in Eutaw Tuesday. Bruce |ghitfield; scout inaster of the. Eutaw Boy Scouts, stated that the scouts Eould be glad to take up the work and 10 all within their power to assist in he eradiction of the mosquitoes in and bout Eutaw. 2--a
 Circuit Court Convenes
 The Greene county circuit court will |pnvene March 10 in Eutaw. Among De many interesting cases to be tried B the Phillips case. Walter Phillips Has indicted for the murder of Carl lewis of Tishabee last August.
 U. ID. c. Holds Meeting
 ! The U. D. c. chapter of Greene coun-
 met Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. II. Parham. An interesting program |h General Forrest was carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
A. M. SPESSARDOF UNIONTOWN DIES.
Was Leading Educator, Civic Leader And Former
 Legislator

UNIONTOWN, Ala. Feb. 2O.-(Spe- cial. IA. M. Spessard, age 63, died suddenly Wednesday at noon. He was born in Cavetown, Md. He taught school in his native state, also in South Carolina and was at the head of the public schools of Uniontown for 20 years of his 30 years residence. He was a most public-sprited and, enter prising citizen.
 He was president of the Canebrake Cotton Mills and member of the legis- lature eight years ago.. At the time of his death he was a director of the Plant CTS and Merchants bank, director of the Uniontown Cotton Oil company, di- rector of the Unitontown Commercial club, superintendent of Perry county board of education, tan elder in the Presbyterian church aud superintend- ent of the Sunday school
 He was a man of remarkable per sonal charm, magnanimous, generous, widely known and appreciated for his sterling worth. He leaves wife, Annie w. Spessard, who is daughter of Mrs. U. H. White, Sr.; one brother, Flu ;ene Spessard; one sister, Anna Spessard, of Cavetown, Md. one sister-in-law, Mrs. Edna Spessard, Meridian, Miss, and one~|niece, Mrs. Bascom Cox, Ma con, Miss.
 Funeral services vii be conducted on Friday by Rev. R. l.. Benn, pastor of the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
JASPER TO GET NEW CREAMERY Great Boost Expected For Dairy Business In Walker
 County
.JAsPER BUREAU,

JASPER, Ala, Feb. 2O.ARealizing advantages offered by Jasper as a suit able location for creamery, w. H. Phillips of Tuscaloosa has definitely de- cided to establish a creamery here. Mir. Phillips closed a trade today for the rear rooms of the Hays building, leas- ing the place for five years to be used as temporary quarters for his creamery plant. Mir. Phillips says he will have to purchase the greater part of his milk and cream at points outside of Walker county for a while, but he hopes to eventually induce local farmers and dairymen to produce enough milk and cream to supply his needs.
 Some of the local dairymen have al ready promised to sell him their entire output. He also expects to get the out put of all cream shippers in this section. He hopes to have his plant ready to be put into operation early in March. The creamery is expected to boost the dairy business in this part of the state. Cash will be paid for whole milk every day in the week.
 Kansas Man Hurt
 One of the most unfortunate acci. dents occurred Monday when Lee Clark of Kansas suffered broken back and other injuries from falling rock in Brookside Pratt company mines. He was carried to the Norwood hospital in Birmingham and underwent a skill full operation which it is believed may prove successful in saving his life.
 Wants Farm Agent
 A delegation of about 100 farmers and business men from all parts of Winston county met at Double Springs last Monday with request that farm agent be employed in that county for 1924. Many talks were made to show the farmers of Winston need leader who will aid them in mak- ing needed improvements on the farm along scientific lines. It is estimated that demonstrator will cost about $12, 400 a year. The state extension de- pertinent agreed to bear one-half of the expense.
 Bank Improves Home
 A crew of workmen has begun work on the improvements to be added to the Jasper Trust company's building. The rooms formerly occupied by the Jasper Insurance company have been added to the floor space occupied by the trust company.
 Hurt In Mine
 Allen Mann's legs and hips were crushed in a mine accident last week when two cars ran together in the mine. The young man was rushed to a hospital in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
MALARIA EXPERT 1
 TO VISIT MORGAN
Will Visit Number Of COun- ties In Health Cam
 paign
tTENN. VALLEY BGREAU)

ALBANY-DECATUR Ala, Feb. 20. --Dr. c. T. Koogle, noted malaria au- thority, will visit north Alabama soon for series of lectures in Morgan and other counties if plans being worked out by Dr. Welch of the. state board of health materializes. Dr. Welch has written the local health unit asking for suggestions regarding the proposed visit and was told that the local unit believed it would be great boost for the anti-malaria campaign to be waged here during the spring. On his visit Dr. Koogle will examine as many cases as possible as part of his work.
 Finds Big Shell
 J. K. Landers "Wednesday was dis playing an immense shell which was plowed up in field near the corpo- ration line of Albany, Evidently it had been fired during the Civil war. The shell is If inches in diameter and F inches long. It weighs % F pounds.
 GIee Club to Recite
 The Morgan county high school glee club of Hartselle, will appear in re- cital Friday evening at Moulton Heights.
 Plant to Expand
 At a meeting of stockholders of the Decatur Brick and Tile company, an addition to the local plant was au- thorized. Reports for the year showed the business is flourishing and earned IA per cent during the past F months. A dividend of eight per cent was ordered paid.
 To Lecture on South
 A lecture on the south during the Civil war will be delivered Friday eve ming at the First Methodist church by Dr. $. A. Steele. the pastor.
 l.. and N. Head Visits
 T. IE. Brooks, general manager of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was here in his private car Wednes- day, leaving about noon for Sheffield.
 To Erect Home
 J. r. Matlock, local business man, has purchased lot on Jackson street and will begin erection of handsome home at once.
 HopgQod not Hapgood
 Hopgood, which sprang into promi- hence in the power line hearing. should be spelled with an 70" instead of an "A" as the second letter, accord ing to A. H. Carmichael of Tuscumbia, who was here Wednesday,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
HUDSON COLLEGE
 HOLDS CELEBRATION
'oncert Given On Eighteenth Anniversary

MARION, Ala, Feb. 20.-(Special.) The Glee club of Judson college cele- rated it's eighteenth anniversary on }onday night with brilliant concert the alumnae auditorium of the col 'ge. Mrs. Pauline E. Gurganus is the Tented director of the Glee club. The &ficiais for the present year are: Miss josephine Haynes of DOthan, president {; Hiss Esther Parker of Mobile, vice resident; Miss Alice Lee Norton of
 |xford, secretary and treasurer. I New Members For Civitan Club At the last meeting of the Civitan Hub of Marion, several new members
 lere elected to membership. Those
 lected were: Dr. c. l.. Pegues, den-
 st; James W. Hurt, of the firm of
 lope & Hurt; Jerre l.. Pearson of the Hrannon Drug company; Judson c. |oeLe,' lawyer, as a representative of Be, American Legion Max Shiller, mer-
 handise broker, and Robert Malcolm |loore.
 Circuit Court Conyenes | The regular term of the Perry coun- circuit court convened Monday morn II s with Judge Sam r. Hobbs of Selma Residing.
 Auxiliary Elects Officers
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the Ma |pn Presbyterian church held it's an hal meeting on Monday afternoon and |ected officers to serve for the ensuing |lurch, year. Mrs. Marius J. Smith, bfo has served as president during the lst year, presided. Officers eleeted |ere $ Mrs. George F. White, president {; rs. Clifton c. Johnston, vice presi- Int; Mrs. Hugh w. Underwood, secre- .ry and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
OAK CITY HOTEL
 PLANS ADDITION
Two More Stores And Other Improvements To Cost
 S10O,0O0
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Feb. 20.-Two more stories, an annex and other i'm provements are to be added to the Burchfield hotel on Greensboro ave- nue, the total cost of which will be S1O0. 900, it was announced Wednes- day by J. F. Burchfeld, owner of the building. The basement is to be re- modelled in marble to be used for large assemblies such as conventions. The present hotel is four stories and with the addition it will contain 15 more rooms. The hotel is under the man. agment of George NJ. Galloway. for merly assistant manager of the Motion hotel of Birmingham. The work of making the improvement will begin April 1 and the hotel will be operated as the Galloway hotel company. A garden restaurant for dancing parties is being fitted up in the hotel building and will be opened in a few days.
 t Named License Inspector
 J..R. Thompson has been appointed license inspector of Tuscaloosa county by the board of revenue and his du- ties will be mostly to round up those who have failed to get licenses for their trucks. It is estimated that there are 500 trucks in operation in the county, while only about 90 have supplied their trucks with the necessary state tax.
 Plan Moxing Match
 Boxing matches and Steve Himself" are the headliners for the meeting of Farley Moody post American Legion o% ait boil bni do night.
 Banker Discusses Bonds
 c. B. Werner, member of the legisla- ture from Tuscaloosa county and pres ident of the Merchants Bank X Trust company, spoke before the Rotary club Tuesday evening on the subject of Alabama bonds.
 MT. Werner. during his remarks, said the reason the bonds brought low price and the interest rate was high state. He explained the question in de- tail, bringing out many interesting facts concerning Alabama bonds. The other Friedmah.
 Red Cross Elects
 The Tuscaloosa chapter of the Red Cross has elected J. P. Persons, F. G. Blair. R. H. Cochran, Charles Nor 'ris, Dr. George Lang, Mrs c. D. Town send and Mrs. H. C. Brown as mem bers of the executive committee to serve the ensuing year. Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce was elected president emer- itus of the chapter
 Plan Community Chest
 Thursday night at : 30 o'clock a mass meeting will be held in the cham Der of commerce auditorium to pass upon Tuscaloosa putting on the com munity chest. All of the committees are ready to make their reports and after the facts are presented a vote will be taken on the matter.