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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

George Gebow Of Portland was In
the city for short time, Thursday.
calling on friends He was on his
return from Bangor where he at
tended the funeral Of the late former
Mayor 4. r. Dav as personal rep
resentative ami to extend the
coincidence Of Frank NJ. Archer a
boyhood chum of the deceas'i Mr.,
Archer - a native Of the State Of
Maine known nationally ~ the
Moxie King. He was douhly shocked
at the news Of his friends death as
they had recently planned state
wide tour 10 review the scenes o.
their companIonship OF earlier days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Vienna. jan. ia. f.. by MaiD-
Newspaper advertising Is to bear n
heavy share Of the new municipal tax
scheme. Ten percent OF Advertising
income viii go 70 the city on all
forms Of advertising and where tho
Income from that source exceeds one
milliard crowns month the city Will
exact IS per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Louise Foster, formerly OF
East Winthrop and well known In
this city. where she mas been en-
ploycd. writes from st. Petersburg'
Fla. that she il enjoying her south
ern visit very much. At present she
i employed in the Chamber of Com
merce office. which IS busy place
With fully 1900 tourists calling there
faStN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mrs. Charles Holden of Maloons
Mills Is passing n few days in the
city as the guest OF her son and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Mendau. MI
Meudall will also visit here BEFORE
she returns to Malhon>s Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial--Friday and Saturday
llrhord TroNers ca former Augusta
boy) Norman Kerry. Claire Wind
ser. Barbara Bedford and Charles
wesley in Tho Acquitta1:" federated
comedy Don't Play Hockey"
"Acenps Fables and International
News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

The Annual Meeting Of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Company will
he held at the company's Once. at
Portland, Maine, on Tuesday. the
fftb day OF February. 1924, at 1896
i. 81. for the purpose Of eiecting four
~ Directors In place OF those whose
term Of Office expires. and to I'LL va
cancies. * any. then existing In the
Board.
By order Of the Directors.
SYLVAN Y. PHILLIPS,
Secretary.
Portland. Maine, December rs. 1928.
tan19dI5 St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Fiielia Banks of Weeks Mills.
Who recently completed her work IN
this city. is now visiting in Beitas'
with friends and relatives. Sho Is
much improved in health,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Florence Wilson, who is a
patient at the Augusta General
hospital. having undergone an opera
ton for appendicitis, is reported as
getting along nicely. She may re-
turn TO her home the first OF next
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

this club does not wish TO dictate,
1t is hoped 10 work hand in hand
with the other orRa nizations Of the
city and will use all it's strength To
that end. Teamwork will be the scnti-
mcrt Of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Mildred Crowel Of this city.
Who entered the Rhode Island hospi-
tai training school last fall has pass
ed her probationary period anu mas
become an accepted pupil OF the
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
Radio
Programs
TODAY. IAN. 2j


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Electric, East;
qusAey. 32e Meters, wave Length.
Eastsrn STANDARD Time
500 p. ~ Concert arranged for re-
broadcasting In England, by the
Westinghouse Band under the d.
rection OF T. J. Wartime, assisted
by Alice Christine kiag. soprano
prrosr r ssiec,ions ;, by band,
Caprice. lin woodland Glade
Homes: Spanish ssrenade La Pa
Iona" Yradisr; Grand Medley.
,super6a, Dalba: excerpts from
RS sna H Of DID, pRfZ elf:r s .apqa
no solos: "Loye's Merchant"
Lohr; II Hear Thrush at Eve"
100 T. NJ. Organ recital. by Lucille
Hale, from the Cameo Motion Pic
ture Theater. Pittsburgh. IA.
7lo +. NJ. Radio Boy Scouts meeting
conducted by Richard Victor.
~ +; n; me children. period.
s'oo = vi. National Stocknan and
. Farmer Market report.
s11 +. NJ. Sunday school lesson for
January ~. presented by DR.. r.
$50 T.. NJ. Concert by the Wrestling
nouse Band under the direction Of
\. j. Vastine. assisted BY soloists.
Program - Selections by band.
9xygftuEEe. hungarian Comedy"
Dance" Missud. selection, In
Dear Old scotland." Ascher: char.
acteristic piece. "Babillage." Gil
let: Arabian advertisements Din
no seragiio). Cazanouve; select
ton. Chimes of Nornandy." pan
quette; Dance "Orientate." Lub-
omorsky; Album Leaf" Wagner:
TerIntella Foressetta," Ardeti.
100 !. NJ. Arlington time signals and
WBz-e9o xilocycles, Frequency,
Westinghouse Electric. spr,nrnsid'
Mass. a37 Meters, wave Length
500 I'm, J. n Dinner concert by the
VIZ Quintette.
'oo Quick Thinking" dram
affixed story prepared by the
Youths Companion.
$50 r. NJ. bedtime story for the kid
Current Book Review by r. A.
Macdonald of the Court Square
Took Store.
Bedtime story for grownups by
Drison r. Marden.
100 - NJ. Arlington time signals.
100 r.. NJ; Program OF chamber
musis by tho WBZ Quintette; and
anne Woilner. contralto; Lena
,Mroilner; soprano: Mrs, Eleanor
wrxNpra, 10 ."~zsrn' accompanlst.
sor, .."s central 80 West
SEQ street, N. Y. City. ass Meters,
$50 Kilocycles
7.3O T. NJ nnrr ,tcr,,oa,, -,
fo, phiIant rr Mcihtosh' the cheer
500 f. N I'm, ~.
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Tax !, Al Hiio,en program.
74s !, n ,in at.n lam.
lcr,in, '.I program band So
.,r .',. "diupa pahd selection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Opera House--l'riday and Satur-
day-"Croukod Alley with an all
star cnst: dollar Devils" all-star
east: "ratho Comedy" and William
duncan in The steel Trail"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Frederick q. Davis returned Thurs
day morning after short visit In
Norridgewock. being called there ny
the illness of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mrs Z. l.. Howard of Strong has
arrived IN the city to pay an extend
ed Visit with her daughter, Mrs. +.
-. Stubs and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Stilrhen have
been recent visitors In SkowheSan
whore thcy were the guests of friends
aud relatives,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Friends Of Mrs. NJ, \. Coombs OF
I5t Water street. are quite concerned
over her health. Mrs. Coomhs sur
rercd an III turn. wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Elsie ellison of Fairfield was
Calling ON friends, Thursday, in the
,ity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

be"is wagner and Maud Greeley
oI Sohth Freedom were united in
marriage Jan. Il, by Rev. T.. G.. Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. T.. G, hurleiSh, Mel
y lie street, went to Portland Thurs-
day forenoon for a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

*ZoO, 600 structure Is nearing COM
pIetion and 1t is hoped to have /,
ready Tor commencement in MAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

,torn Cannon of New York city Is
passing few days I'm the city on
matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
LOCAL NOTICE

sale of home cooked food at Taoer
& Reds store. by the Helping HAND
society. Saturday afternoon.
jan95dat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

nm" Butler Is passing the week In
Bangor and other Penapscot places
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Frank Burt of Boston IL here for
two days, calling on business friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

/. Sturgis Randall was a business
caller Thursday in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Belfast as seen from the air by
one Of her sons, now in the United
states Air Service, Is a most at
tractive spot and the photographs
sent to friends by Lieutenant Albert
W. Stevens are Interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

New dance hit played by Peaslee al
prizs dance at Granite Cutters man,
liallowell. Sat-. Jan, 20. Good time,
jan.idSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

given as song and dance number
At Memphis. Tenn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
DAILY ENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1876

Cards Of Thanks. obituary notices, res
ulutionS OF respect. etc, VIII be
charged Mt tho rate OF ten cents per
line. 40 charge less than 10 cents.
who fail to receive tho
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Friday. January 25, 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Home cooked food for sale at tne
Congregational chapel, SATURDAY.
Jan. &c at $50 T. n. JanI+ost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Buy pair of Gotham invisible
spats to wear under your hose am
he comfortable. Only Sl.oo al
I.aBreck 4 Lishncss. Mai orHeIs
Nlled. lahlsuot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Weber & Hewett have for today
Kennebec smelts, scallops. h2iiout.
haddock. cod, hake. mackerei. clans
and oysters. jan2Sdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

The Crosby school. Belfast's new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

xDxA-Wsstinglous Electric, East:
R1tstburgh, Pa, $40 Xiloeycles, Ere.
qusaey. 32e Meters, wave Length.
Eastern STANDARD Time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
WIRES BLOWN DOWN '
 IN VALLEY STORM
Memphis Special Delayed By
 Tree Across Track <.
(Nfuscle ShoaIs Rureanl

SHEFFIELD, Ala, June 26.-Tele- graph coRmunication was cut off be- tween Sheffield and Decatur, also be- tween Corinth and Memphis last night during heavy wind storm. Trees were blown down on the wires near De catur. The Memphis Special No. % was late an hour due to trees being blown across the track.
 Engineers Busy-During the past week the concrete engineers division of Wilson Dam have averaged pouring 1000 yards of concrete per day.
 To Enlarge Sch0Ol-Plans are being perfected for the erection of two addi- tions to the Colbert county high school at Leighton. The additions when com pleted will cost approximately $1 800 and will make the school modern one in every respect.
 Officers Installer<-The Sheffield Ma sonic lodge and order of Easter Star .irl- stalled the officers at a public install lation meeting Tuesday night.
 Enlarge Office-The Sheffield com pany, distributors of light and power, and operators of the street car service in the Tri-Cities are enlarging their of flee quarters so as to be able to- take care of their patrons. sf e'.4.
 Still Captured-A copper still of 1O0-gallon capacity was reported cap. tured by Deputy J.. L. Garner of east Lauderdale county, who was assisted by J. 4. Walker. The still was locat- ed about two miles east of Athens. Six barrels of beer were destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
CAPITAL, HETGHTS
 UPHELD N CASE
Town Not Liable For Negelct
 Of Its Officials
lstate CapitoI Bureaul

MONTGOMERY. June 26.-Fail. ure of town officials to make an ade- quate assessment for paying assess ments bonds at maturity does not make the town liable for the neglect of it's officials to fix the assessments high enough to pay for. the bonds, according to a decision by the supreme court on Thursday in the case of the town of Capitol Heights versus l.. Steiner. The supreme court reversed the decision of the Montgomery circuit court, which had decided in favor of Steiner.
 The supreme court affirmed the de- cision of the Montgomery circuit court in the case in which the Montgomery Cotton Manufacturing company ob. tained judgment of $2,7S3.20 against the First National bank of Montgom- cry. This case involved the payment of a check which it was claimed W. W. Pngh, an employe- of the cotton com pany, had placed to his individual credit through forgery of the endorsement of the Montgomery Cotton company, to which company the check was made payable.
 The supreme court also affirmed the judgment of the Montgomery circuit court in the case of the Capital Ma tional bank ct al, ys. the Fourth Ma tiohal bank. This case involved the possession of 300 shares of stock of the Montgomery Cotton Manufactur- ing company, and was decided in the lower court in favor of the Fourth Ma. tional bank, which was affirmed by the, supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
FlJNERALFRDAY
 FOR JUDGE ELLIS
Was Prominent Citizen And Active In Frater-
 nal Circles

Funeral services for Judge Charles c. Ellis, aged 56, life long resident of Birmingham and for many. years in the service of Jefferson county, who died Thursday morning at his country home in Dunavant, Ala, will be held at 4 o'clock Friday afternon from the West End Methodist church. Burial will fol- low in Elmwood cemetery with Johns in charge. n
 Judge Ellis has been ill for two years and died at 3 80 o'clock Thursday morning from a stroke of apoplexy.
 His father moved to Birmingham in 1868 and his family have been pioneers Of this section. His father was one of the first Methodist ministers in the Birmingham district. Judge Ellis took an active part in Masonry and was a member of the Blue Lodge, Knights Templar, Kamram Grotto and the Shrine. He served the county as justice of the peace for sev- eral years and was clerk of the munich pal court of appeals until his retire ago.
 He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Miss Ruth Ellis; three sons, William Ellis, Hoyt Ellis. and Talbot Ellis; five brothers, W. H. Ellis, Bay view, Aa.; L. H. Ellis, Texas, and Hugh H. Ellis, Chicago; F. M. Ellis and B. O. Ellis. Birmingham; two sis ters, Mrs. A. Gibson, and Mrs. Frank Hammond, of Birmingham.
 Pallbearers have been named as fol- lows: J. J. Lee, E. W. Ellis, A. J. Ozanne, FIG. Bsckfichies, T. F. Or mond, W. E. Murk and F. P. Bledsoe. The board of stewards and the board of trustes of the West End Methodist church will serve as honorary pail bearers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
ACTION EXPECTED ON EXHIBIT SOON
Think State Committee Will Meet To Accept
 Offer

Although no definite announcement of plans was forthcoming due to the absence of Secretary O. l.. Bunn, it was reported at the Chamber of Com merce Thursday that a meeting of the state committee will be held in the near future to clinch Alabama's appear ance at the Southern Exposition. The exposition will be held at New York early in January.
 The state has Jagged in contracting for it's allotment of space at the shay, but with circulars mailed to various manufacturing firms and concerted drive by the state committee, it is ex- pected that the quota will be rapidly filled.
 An added incentive to a display at the exposition, and which Alabama leaders are aiming at, is the $5,000 publicity prize offered by the Manufac- turers' Record to the state presenting the most comprehensive exhibit of its resources. This award is in the form of an advertising contract with the Record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
EX SERVICE MEN
 TO SIGN BLANKS
Applicants For Adjusted Compensation Asked To
 Cooperate

Application blanks for adjusted com pensation will be distributed to ex- service men commencing at 9 o'clock Friday morning at the old post office building, according to announcement Thursday.
 Applicants are requested to present themselves promptly and to follow in structiops implicitly to avoid confus- ion and delays in Washington. Assist ance is making finger prints will be rendered at the American Legion head quarters or at the Army or Navy re- cruiting stations.
 Volunteers to assist in the work are asked to report at the old post office building Friday morning and each morning thereafter to assure getting the blanks filled out as quickly as possible
 Army officials estimate that between 5000 and 5000 men will register in Birmingham for adjusted compensation and desire the cooperation of all ex- service men in getting the matter at- tended to. Approximately five and one half million men will make application in the United States, it is estimated including the army, navy, marine and all branches of the service.
 Applicants are requested to register when calling for application blanks in order to help ascertain the number of ex-service men in the Birmingham dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
HOLEMAN FUNERAL
 SET FOR FRIDAY
Was Veteran Member Of Local
 Police Department

Funeral services of Joseph c. Hole man, age 58, veteran policeman, who died at 2 o'clock Thursday morning at the residence, 715 South Twenty-fifth street, will be held at 2 80 o'clock Fri day afternoon from the residence. Burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery with Lige Loy in charge.
 Mir. Holeman was born August 15, 1866, and moved to Birmingham during his early youth, He joined the Bir- mingham police department in 1902 and saw active service until six months ago.
 He is survived by his widow, four sons and a daughter.
 Pallbearers have been announced as follows: J. A. Ellard, M. R. Wilson, A. B. Glover, G. E. Devine, J. W. Burquett and W. W. Cobb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
LIBRARY BOARD ]:
 TO SELECT SITE
Will Also Place Bonds For Building On Market
 Soon

The library board will meet in the next few days to select a site for its new building and shape plans to mars ket the $650,000 in library bonds voted last month, it was announced Thurs day.
 This meeting also will receive the re port of the committee of library off cials who recently inspected modern hii braries in a number of eastern and western cities. Samuel Earle is chairs man of this committee. 4
 Preliminary plans for the library have, been drawn by the architects. These plans were inspected by the board
 Wednesday afternoon. 4s
 On their trip, the committee memberss obtained a mass of data which they be-. lieve will be helpful in the building program. J. W. Donnelly, board chairjT man said. ts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
CLEVELAND SEEKS
 RELEASE ON BAIL
Nvan Out After Fourth
 MistriaI

<. MOBILE, Ala, June 26.-(By Spe- cial Leased Wire. )--Petition of attor- neys representing Tom Cleveland, charged with the murder of Stephen Losstng, asking bail for the defendant, will probably be argued in circuit court Tuesday, July 1. before Judge Goldsby, the papers in the case being turned over to Judge Goldsby today.
 Cleveland has been tried four times for the crime each resulting in a mis- trial and his attorneys set out in the petition for bail that due to the fact that he has been on trial four times for his life, without a verdict he is entitled to bail. They further argue that the evidence given at the hearings does not show that he is guilty of first degree murder and is therefore entitled to his freedom on bail.
 Boyles Case ,POstpOned-Another change in the date of the hearing of the charge against United States district attorney, Aubrey Boyles, was an- nounced today at the federal building, the trial having been postponed from August to August s. The postpone ment was made because Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrant, assistant attorney general in charge of prohibition enforce ment, is unable to come here on Au- gust f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
MONTEVALLO DRIVE
 PLANS COMPLETED
Clubs Organize For Intensive
 Work In Birmingham

The Montevallo million-dollar drive committee met at 10 80 o'clock Thurs day morning at the Tutwiler hotel for the consummation of plans for the drive to begin next week in Birmingham.
 W. E. Mitchell, assistant general manager of the Alabama Power com pany and vice chairman of the com mittee, presided. It was decided that the men would cover the business sec tions of Birmingham beginning July 9. The women of the committe will solicit the residential section and be- gin their work after luncheon to be given July 3.
 A $1O club was originated by Mrs. Idyl King Sorsby, composed of 1000 women who would pay $1O year each for five years.
 Clubs present at the meeting were the Junior league, Axis club, Business and Professional Women's club, League of Women Voters, Alumni Association of Alabama college, Zaritas club and khe Federation of Women's clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
PHILLIPS CASE
 GOES TO FALL
Critical Illness Of Women Prevents Probe By
 Present Jury

Because Bessie Tate and Annie Lee Pitts, negro women, are at the point of death, investigation into the shooting of them by Traffic Officer J. E. Phil. lips probably will not be held before September. It was declared Thursday that the case would not be investigated by the present grand jury because the Tate woman, whom it was once though, would be able to testify, had taken a turn for the worse and would not be able to appear before the body.
 Investigation was originally set for Monday, and had been postponed from day to day in the expectation that the Tate woman would be able to testify.
 Phillips is said to have shot the two women while attempting to arrest them on charges of drunkenness and disorder, and has been given the support of the entire police department in his action. Citizens of the. vicinity in which the shooting occurred, however, have been incensed over the affair, and claimed that. it was committed while Phillips was off duty and was without justifi- cation. s,s..
 Attacks on Phillips by Dr. o. T. Do zier, charging personal history as the cause Of the shooting, have been repu- liated; by Chief of Police McDuff and others, but the fight has been continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-27
CIVIC CLUB GUESTS
 OF CEMENT PLANT
Barbecue Held And Talks On
 Manufacturing Made

The Phoenix Portland Cement com pany was host to the Community club Thursday afternoon with an old fash ion barbecue staged in the park ad- jacent to the firms plant in North Birmingham.
 Following the barbecue the party was escorted through the mill, and the vari- ous processes in the production of cem- ent, quarrying, grinding and burning of the limestone, were explained by R. J. Horn, superintendent.
 Members of the organization, about 80 in number, assembled at Woodrow Wilson park at noon and proceeded to the plant in a body. The tour of in spection occupied two hours. Arrange ments were in the hands of R. NJ. Walker, assistant salesmanager of the Phoenix company.