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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Eleanor Foskett Weds.

Shenandoah. Ia. Aug. 5.-Mias
Eleanor Foskett, daughter OF Soma
tor Foskett. a Shenandoah banker
was married last night at ner home
TO Fred william Armltage OF Green
Bay. Wis. Miss Foskett has been
teaching at Green Bay Rev. G. y
Mitchell OF Des Molnes performed the
ceremony In an arbor on the lawn.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
NEBRASKA CROP
PROSPECTS GOOD

Corn is promising. wheat better,
oats good and potatoes excellent, &C.
eordlng 10 = state report Just issued
from Lincoln by A L. Anderson.
ststistioian for the bureau ~ crop
and livestock estimates. Nebraska
crop prospects are good, he SAYS.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
ARGENTINE FLYER
NEARS NASIRABAD

London, Aug. 5.-Maj. Zanni. Ar
gentine round.the-world aviator. has
departed for Naslrabad. British India
sald a dispatch from Karachi this
afternoon. A previous dispatch from
American airman was weather bound
as a cyclone warning had been an
nounced In the Bay of Bengal region.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
FOUR MEN DIE
IN CITY SEWER

New Orleans Aug -Four men.
taxicab driver and three negro Ia.
borers. are dead rs a result OF heing
overcome today by gas In a sewer.
Four other persons. engaged in res
cue work. were prostrated by heat.
Except for the first negro who en-
tered the manhole. each lost his life
while trying to save the others.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Farmers to Hold Oats.

Beatrice, Neh.. Aug. s.--Mosi OF the
Gage county farmers have threshed
their wheat and either sold or stored
It, 4 greater part OF the oats crop
has also been thrcshed. but most
formers will hold this grain to feed
their horses this winter.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
McMullen on Tour.

Beatrice. Aug, g. Adam Nc.
Mullen. republican candidate for gov.
ernor. spoke at Trenton. Neb.. ex.
ercises. eommemorating the b1st an.
niverssry Of the historic battle he
tween the pawnees and Sioux. Mr..
McMullen spoke last week at hig
community gathering At Firth. and
viii address farmers picnic at
Mason City "Wednesday.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
GIRL, IS, ATTENDS
FIANCE'S FUNERAL

Monday. the day set for her wed
ding. Glela Hollins. Is, 4002 Center
street, attended the funeral OF her
fiance. Richard Kelley. 10. Fremont.
Kelley is alleged to have ended his
life Friday night at Fremont because
Of the dependency of his mother and
young sisters made the marriage i'm.
possible.
The couple had been engaged four
months. Mrs. George Hollins. the
girls mother. accompanied her TO the
funeral.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Mrs. A. p. Stafford, "a, Dies.

Nebraska City. Aug b.-Mrs a. +.
Stafford. ~. one OF the best known
women In southeastern Nebraska.
died at her home here following six
weeks Illness OF nenritis. She had
been resident Of tho city for nearly
40 years and was prominently idonti-
fled with charitable WORK and local
civic organizations. She In survived
by her husband and three grown
Mrs. H. u. Wilson. Mrs.
Dr. A. r. CHM and Mrs, Or. Frank
lyn Patterson Of Chicago.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Dawes Unable to Attend
Iowa Veterans Reunion

Atlantic. Ia. Aug. b.-Brigadier
General Dawes. republican vice pres.
dental candidate. will be unable 10
speak at the veterans reunion at
Griswold. Ia, as he will be In New
Jersey to receive the official notifiea-
tion of his nomination during the
time for holding the Griswold cole.
bration.
MIR. Dawes originally planned on
stepping of at Griswold while cnroute
to Lincoln, Neh. where the opening
gun in hir campaign will he fired.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Mobilization Day" Attacked
by Shenandoah Minister

Shenandoah. Ia, Aug. b.-Denounc-
ing mobilization day" as altogether
uncalled for and a menace TO the
peace of the nation. Rev. Levi p.
Goodwin, pastor of the Shenandoah
Methodist church. stated he does not
believe In being neutral when great
moral issues are before the public.
Ills theme was Neutrality"
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Anita Prepares to Entertain
Visitors to W. c. I. u. Meet

Atlantic. Ia. Aug. s.-Preparstions
are being made by the Anita Methodist
church to entertain delegates and vis-
itors who will attend the Cass county
convention Of the w. c. T. L. st
Anita on August :. Speakers Of
prominence In the state organization
will be on the program.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Frontier Hotel Sold.

Nebraska city, Aug. b,-Charles
Woodson of Teoumseh has purchased
the Frontier hotel and fixtures and
is now In charge OF tho hostelry. The
hotel Will be operated on the E.u.
ropean nlan.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Overcome by Heat.

Nebraska City. Aus. s.-Frank Hill.
den Duff Grain company office man.
was overcome ny the heat Monday
lie was removed TO his home.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
York Boy Wins Prize.

York. Neh.. Aug, A.--At the sun.
day afternoon Rihle story contest at
Camp sheldon Harold Butter Of York
won first prise for his essay on
Elijah
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
The Weather

FOR 80 hours ending : , m. Avg .
remprratnrw.
Precipitation. inches Ana hurtretths
Total s rotal ri~ce January 1. iafs
deficiency. ne
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
Married i'm Council Bluffs.

The following persons obtained mar
age licenses in Council Bluffs yester-
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-06
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The minds the standard Of the
man.
Prove all things: hold fast that
which Is good.-St. Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
No Party Has
Corner on Rascals
Declares BeYeridge

st. Louis. Mo. Feb. 12-Corruption
riots throughout officialdom itself
with no political party having a cor
ner on scoundrels," Albert j. Bever-
idge. former United States Senator
from Indiana. declared tonight In an
address before the Young Republi-
cans Association of Missouri, at ITS
Lincoln Day meeting.
1--WE have enough government
guardians of business conduct to
stop a wife from taking loose change
from the pockets Of sleeping and
stingy husband; and yet fraud pol
lutes the Veterans Bureau at Wash
ington. the Teapot Dome rottenness
communicates the whole government
and an outstanding prohibition lead
er is convicted of forgery and graft
For years we have been riding fol
a fall The Teapot Dome is but one
evil shoot from the upas tree OF
spoilation that for years has beer
sucking the financial vitality of the
nation. No matter what politica
party is hurt, no matter what mora
orSanizatio is discredited, no mat
ter what eminent parsonage suffers
let investigation tear that poisonous
plant. root and branch, out of Am,
erican SOIL
Former Senator Beveridge made 6
plea for fewer laws, better enforce
ment. less government but better adj
minis ira ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
SOLDIERS BONUS
SUBJECT OF MASS
MEETING TONIGHT

Tonight at City Hall under the
auspices of the James Fitzgerald
post, American Legion, will be held
a great mass meeting, at which
prominent local and Legion speakers
will present the case of the service
men for adjusted compensation or
bonus" The American Legion has
accepted 1t as their duty to make
every effort to place the soldiers
case before the citizens of the coun-
try, and the mass meeting in this
city this evening is one of thousands
which will be held all over the United
States this week.
The announcement that Hon. B. F.
Maher of Augusta will be one of the
principal speakers at the public
meeting this evening, assures a
crowded hall of veterans of the
World War. and their friends. ana all
citizens who Will wish to avail them
selves of this opportunity Of inform
ing themselves on the matter of the
bonus, which is being made one of
the big issues before Congress, and in
campaigns oil over the country.
State Librarian Henry f. Dunnack
will also speak at the meeting, and
as a citizen, will talk on What Ad-
JuSteu SoiHpSIlSdl iOu Is. bCSltits
these two sterling orators. brief talks
! will be made by George f. Gay. COM
mander of the Seth Williams post
G. A. R., General Albert Greenlaw
Legion National Committeeman, and
| Everett MaXcy of the county coun-
Gil.
Commander George 4. ]. Frobergey
of the James Fitzgerald post. Ameri-
| can Legion, will speak for the loca'
I-egiOnaires and former service men
| Harry o. Barney is chairman of the
| mass meeting committee. Reny's
orchestra will furnish the musica
part of the evenings program.
! Wide interest has been the result
| Of the announcement of the bonus
meeting tonight, and it is expected
that citizens from many of the sur.
rounding communities will be pres
ent to hear the clear eXpOsitions by
! the speakers on the adjusted com
| pensation measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13

secure thorough cooperation with
the other religious forces throughout
the world for a better and nobler
brotherhood.
RCv. Mr.. Etz took up the other ac-
tvitieS outlined at that time which
briefly stated are: The meeting of
the financial obligation to the new
National Memorial church at Wash
ington. D. G., and the rehabilitation
and eXtention of the work in Japan:
the establishment of n Ministerial
Pension fund: the conducting of
moore systematic and increased Civ
ing on the part of the people toward
the educational and missionary en-
terprises; and the closer coopera ton
of the church in social welfare ac-
tivities.
After the conference the meeting
adjourned to the vestry OF the church
where a bountiful supper was served
by the ladies of the church.
The program this morning Will
commence Mt . o'clock with devotion
al exercises. These will be follow
ed by an address and conference on
The Financing of the General Con-
Vention and Our Missions" The
State superintendent hour will
commence at 1920 and will be con-
Quoted by the new superintendent.
The meeting will adjourn after con-
secratiOn services which follow this
superintendent hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13

she has appeared and has been called
| the 'Marilynn Miller of Boston" be-
cause of her ability and originality in
Miss Miller's type of dancing. Miss
Aldrich is a marvel of grace and agili-
ty. sympathetic in her interpretations
and her dances have a piquancy and
charm which is wholly delightful.
This young dancer is from the B. r
J Keith vaudeville circuit and besides
| her solo numbers she will give an ex-
hibition of ballroom dancing with her
partner. Norman Hawkesworth. in
which the Valentino foX-trot and the
! tango. which is the big novelty favor
| tic of the New York season, will be
| featured.
At her best. this dancer who has al
! ready won wide recognition for her ar
tistic dancing. will be in an exception
| ally talented company, and Augusta s
, own young dancers are expected to
] gain their share of the honors of the
| evening. Miss Dorothy Elise Gray will
be seen III an original composition
! The Heart of the Storm" and Miss
Charlotte Odiorne of Bangor. who has
been a favorite in this city since hei
appearances as n child dancer here
will present the Nah Jongg dance from
1 H4uuit ,thtot fNtu DUN vi
! these young dancers will be supporte &C
! by dancing choruses of Augusta young
/ ladies.
The complete personnel of the car
nival committee was announced yes
| tcrday and also the chairmen of the
various divisions. Hon. William II
Gannett. THE Father of Winter Sports
| Carnivais in Maine" is the honorary
! chairman. Blaine Owen. the chairman
, and the committee is made up as fol
! lows: -. w. Adams. Il. L. Beane, NJ
! O. Dean. III. q. Barker. T.. A. Gray, y
l.. Bassett. W. l.. Swift. Il. S. Viles, l.
| Y. Hill, G.. A. Ellinwood
I Tho division chairmen are as fol-
| lows College events. Alden S. HIGH
| born; ski jumping. Erlon s. Moves
| secondary school events. Leland l.. sta
coy; hockey, Ersllinc i. Noyes; gram
| mar school events. Frederick II. Owen
| Jr.: parade. James Fitzgerald Post
| American Legion, Captain Frank j
! Spra que chairman; trap shooting, Ken
| meth +. Leo; women's division. Miss
Elsie L. Briggs; carnival ball. Lau'
| renee 6. Purinton; publicity, Clyde W
Metcalf: advertising. Roy Flynt: skat-
| ing. Clinton r. Thompson. Arno A
Bittues is treasurer of the Winter
| Carnival committee. and Herbert A
| Folsom of the Chamber of Commerce
! is the secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13

7 The real magnitude Of the program,
of snow and ice competition, exhibit
tlon skating by celebrated profess
SIGNALS. ski jumping by some of the
most daring performers on the slim
runners in the east. the monster
parade on the opening night, and
the wonderful array OF entertainment
provided for the Washington Birth
day Ball. was brought out at a meet
ing of the general committee having
the arrangements in charge for the
third annual Maine Winter Sports
Carnival, Feb. 2123.
The chairmen of the various divi-
sions of the three day program of
competitions and exhibitions report
ed on the progress of their plans.
and in each department from the
kennebcc Valley trap shooting event,
which is under the direction of Ken
meth +. Lee, TO the grand Carnival
Ball, which is being arranged by
Lawrence G.. Purinton. each and
every department would be- "A vast
undertaking in itself. and combined
in II three day program as it il. the
Augusta Carnival this year will be
the greatest winter sports congress
ever attempted in New England.
There is much to tell about every
contestant in every event in the
grammar. prep school. college, and
amateur ski. snowshoe, and skating
events. as well as about every e%-
hibitor on snow, ice, and the ball
room floor at City hall. The Capital
City's guests for the three days over
Washington's birthday. and her citi-
Zens will unite in the most compre-
hensive community celebration OF
winter sports that has ever been
carried out in this State.
The program of outdoor events on
ice surface and snow covered fields.
toboggan and ski shoots, is complete.
and the arrangements for the big
Carnival Ball which will terminate
the seconds days events has been
assured for weeks. Any one of the
nine big entertainment acts for the
ball would he a feature entertain
ment in itself, and taken together on
one evenings program. together with
the decorations. special lighting ef-
fects. and carnival favors, the affair
of the 22nd promises to he the great
est celebration and entertainment
ever conceived and carried out in
this section of Maine.
Miss Francis Aldrich, who will be
enc Of the entertainers at the Carnival
Ball, is an interpretive danced OF greet
charm and unusual artistic ability.
She has created sensation wherever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Blanchard Duo
Present a Varied
Program M. E. Church

An interesting and varied program
was presented Tuesday night at the
Green Street AfUthodist church by the
blanchard Duo, consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. II. blanchard of Gardiner.
They are we'll known as professional
entertainers and their versatility and
the happy selection of the program,
which brought out the talents of both
performers, combined to make the eve
ning's entertainment one of pleasure
FOR all.
Mr. Blanchard. who was with the
New England Male Quartet until it
disbanded recently, possesses rich
baritone voice, and Mrs. Blanchard has
pleasing mczzo -contralto of very
good range The musical numbers on
the program We're interspersed with de-
lightful novelties that called forth
much applause. one Of these was 10,
Hear the Gentle Lark played by Mrs.
Blanchard at the piano with n whist
ling accompaniment 10y Mr.. Blanchard.
A short. clever humorous sketch by
Mr.. Blanchard, entitled confessions"
by A. Conan Doyle. proved very mirth-
provoking.
An excellent Interpretation of read
ing, AS Man to Man" an intcrprcta-
ton of the speech given in English by
french statesman VINO Understood
but little of that language by Mrs.
Blanchard. brought down the house,
and Il Bear story" which is original,
an Interpretation OF n child telling Il
bear story. met with favor on the part
, of the audience.
About 250 were present at this en-
| tertainmcnt and all were delighted with
the manner in which Mr.. and Mrs.
Blanchard conducted the program.
! Those two talented performers will he
! in this vicinity until about March /.
when they will go on tour with a
ChaUtauqua.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Leader Grassmann
1mpresses PrObers
German ReparatiOns

Berlin, Feb. 12.-(By A. P.)-
None of the German witnesses who
has appeared before the committee
OF experts impressed General Dawes
and his colleagues quite as favorabIy
as did Peter Grassmann, vice-chair-
man of the Federation of German
Trade Unions. who today discussed
the German workipgman's attitude
on reparations. the eight hour day.
taxation and other topics of current
interest to the members of the COM
mittee.
The candor with which the Ger
man labor leader answered the nu-
merous questions put by the ex-
perts netted him a vigorous hand
shake by General Dawes at the con-
clusion of the hearing.
Mr.. Grassmann was put through
two hours of cross examination. In
cidentally he told the committee
that there was no chance for COM
munism in Germany as the rank and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
SIDNEY
o. e. 6. lnstaiis

White Rose chapter. ia. o. L. S.
held special meeting Friday evening
for the purpose of installing the Of
ficerS for the ensuing year. Effie G.
Williams, past matron of White Rose
chapter, now residing in Oakland,
was installing officer Cor the evening.
assisted by Past Matron Georgia
Shaw as chaplain and Sister Grace
Graves as marshal. The following
officers were installed IN their respec-
tive stations: Worthy matron, Nelma
Ellis: worthy patron. Sanford Phil
brook; associate matron, Fannie
Graves; conductreSs. Emily Cowan;
associate conductress, Angelina Saw
telle: chaplain, Georgia Shaw, +. NJ:
marshall, Pearl Taylor; organist,
William Cowan; secretary, Dorcas
Greed; treasurer; Julia Lyon; Adah,
Florence Bowman; Ruth, Addie
LonGley. =. NJ; Esther. Alice Phil
brook. l.. NJ; Martha. Maud Taylor,
l.. NJ; Electa, Florence Warren;
varder Zitclla Barnard; sentinel
David Field.
A poem. The Origin of the Order
of the Eastern Star was given by
Past Matron George Shaw in a very
pleasing manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
State Board of Charities
Secretary Speaker At S. Army

Rev. CRUDE H. Cornish of the State
Board of Charities and Corrections
was the speaker at the Tuesday eve
ming meeting Of the series -of.. mid
winter camp meetings which are be-
ing held at Salvation Army hall. He
coin"
Rcv. Andrew 7. McWhorter of the
CONGREGATIONAL church will speak
this evening and it is expected that
TINS VIII be one of the best meet
ings Yet held. Next Saturday and
Sunday the new divisional officers
will speak at the meetings which
viii he held both evenings at 100
and sunday afternoon at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
COMPETE IN SNOW
EVENTS SATURDAY

Closer competition than ever be-
lore is expected at the annual Au-
guSta Grammar school winter sports
meet which is TO be held next Satur-
uay at Rucl Williams field. The stu
dents of the Grammar schools OF the
CITY will compete for two fine ban
hers, the Findlay Banner which goes
10 iPe school winning the greatest
number of points in the Senior divi-
sion and the Gannett Banner for the
winner in the junior division. Beside
uis there is II fine Chamber of Com
"erce cup which goes TO the school
winning the greatest number of
points. Ribbons WIFI be given to the
Individual winners.
p, Last year the Smith school took the
pinalay banner and the Lincoln
sehool the Gannett banner. This year
me other schools arc going into the
'ohtest prepared to give these schools
hard run and there will probably
&c shake up before the events are
over
rue INST OF events THIS year VIII DC
DIS follows; snow shoe events, SO yard
oash for 9TH grade boys; same for
s'riS; relay racs for four students
from the sixth grade; 60 yard dash
Tor boys from the 18th ard Sth grades:
same for girls; obstacle race for 9TH
and 9Th grade boys; same for girls;
hi events, 4th grade relay; 9Th grade
relay; 50yard dash for sixth grade
seoys; same for girls; 75-yard dash
ior 9TH and Sth grade Toys; same Tor
suls 18th grade ski jumping and Sth
sfade ski jumping.
The grammar school meet will also
" The trials for place on the eight
nlah teams representing the various
sianlmar schools in that division OF
"a ne State Winter Carnival FEB. Il.
.. and %.
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ATTORNEYS HAVE HOT CLASH IN MUNICIPAL
COURT HEARING On TAXI EXCESS CHARGE

At a somewhat prolonged session OF
the municipal court. Tuesday morn
ing, which was featured by several
heated clashes between City Solicitor
Herbert T.. Locke. anu Attorney En-
cry O. Heanc, who represented the
respondent. Leon Cote taxi driver
for the Augusta Taxi Agency was
found guilty OF making an excessive
charge for fare on Jan. I, and was
sentenced to pay line of 50. Cote
through his attorney appealed ana
furnished his own recognanee in the
sum of SIS for his appearance at the
April term of the Superior court.
The matter was more or less or q
test case on certain provisions OF the
city ordinances regarding motor We
hicle traffic and public car regula-
lions, and the court proceeding be-
came somewhat involved in contro-
versy as the opposing attorneys
sought to arrive at definitions OF
what constituted deep snow, when
il Is lawful for public car drivers 10
charge double fare for passengers.
The charge against Cote, who IS a
brother OF the proprietor OF the Au-
susta Taxi agency. was on war
rant signed by DIR. Oliver w. turner.
In court il was brought out IN the
testimony of DR.. Turner that on Jan.
: the respondent appeared at the
turner home with one OF the drivers
for the company, to collect a hity
cent charge, which the driver had de-
manded for conveying Mrs. turner
and daughter to the home from wa
ter street.
The witness testified that he re-
fused to pay the amount asked DE,
cause the tariff of rates as proscrioeo
nv the ordinances provided thirty :
i've cent rate. except in the case o,
deem snow, when that rate should De
6oubled. 1t was brought out that on
the sunday night before the date IN
question which was Monday. there
had been a snow fall IF some seven
inches. DR.. Turner claimed that az
tho time the taxi made the trip to MS
home the snow on the S.reels nau
been partly removed ana trouuen
down. while the respondent Claimed
that the wheeling was hard. ana con-
stituted q condition OF deep sho"
warranting the extra charge.
Ernest Cote, the proprietor OF the
Tayi agency and brother OF the
respondent testified that he hao
never received any instructions or
eynlana tions from the traffic commit
tee of the city government interpret
inc tbe Droyision for extra rare
charges, and that ii had oeeh 'me
custom for some time for the puohS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13

Christine Daley passed the week
end at their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harris OF
Chelsea passed the Weekend at the
home of William WEIGH.
Leigh Hopkins has severed his con-
nection with Carl Pierce.
Guy Fowke of Winthrop passed
Friday at the Outlet.
Mrs. Charles Davis was confined
to her home several days last week
with the prevailing epidemic. but
returned to her duties at the Vickery
and Hill establishment.
Several cases of measles are re-
ported in the neighborhood, all in a
light form.
Miss Nellie Robinson passed the
week END in Winthrop.
Elmer Merrill and Arthur Pelton
have finished cutting ice for the sea-
son.
Wallace WEIGH Is about through
at the head Of the lake where he has
cut several thousand cakes OF Ice
The Misses Lucy and Edna Mer-
rill and Miss Louise Rollins passed
the weekend at home.