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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
BANDITS BEAT
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gowns and her abundance of jewelr

gowns and her abundance of jewelry.
Last night Mrs. Perkins escort
was Abbott, described by himself
as "a longtime friend of the fam
ily." They returned to Mrs. Per-
kins' residence at 2.30 A. NJ, after
a round of entertainment. Then
they retired to rear room of Mrs.
Perkins apartment. which consists
of large studio with a half dozen
ether chambers.
While they were there. three men
gained entrance to the hallway. They
used crowbars on the main doors of
the apartment, stole over the high
piled rugs and. softly pushing aside a
large bureau against the door to the
room where Mrs. Perkins and Abbott
fed occupants.
With guns IN hand. the invaders
leaped upon Mrs. Perkins. Abbott
sprang to her defence and was bat
tered insensible with a fist and pistol
butt. The woman screamed and
fought as the masked men tore at her
bracelets, her wrist watch and her
rings.
They beat her; they kicked her: they
tore her flesh and stripped off her
clothing. They even chewed at a fin
ger from which a ring failed to slip
readily enough. When Mrs. Perkins
refused to tell where the rest Of her
gems were. they threatened first to
kill her and later to torture her flesh
with burning matches.
At last she pointed to a dresser cas-
kct that contained the jewels. The
bandits emptied 1t. bound and gagged
their victims, gave them parting
command to be silent or die, and de-
parted.
MIS- Perkins was first to free her
self. She then cut AbbGtt's. bonds and
he, without informing police, went
straightway to consult the broker
who had insured Mrs. Perkins's jew
els until two weeks ago, when her
policies are said to have expired.
She called her physician, who re-
ported to police what had happened.
Abbott later was found at his apart
ment.
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hat these great -basilicas were erect

that these great hasilicas were erect
ed"
During the hand kissing cere-
mony the pontiff's attention was at
tlacted by Thomas Finneran, a
crippled ten year old youth from
RoXbury, Mass. The holy father l.at-
ted the wide-eyed boy on the head
and, turning to Cardinal O'Connell.
said Tell him we shall pray for
him."
After the papal address the Pill
] grims made the consistorial hall re-
vertebrate with the notes OF THE
Pilgrims Chorus" composed by
Cardinal O'Connell. Afterwards The
Pilgrims made their exit from the
hall and had group picture taken
on the steps of st. Peters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
HALLOWELL
Dutch Coffee Party

The ladies' of the Old South church
are giving an unusually attractive
party in the vestry Of the church on
Thursday evening of this week at
1880. A splendid program has been
arranged. An orchestra with Mr..
Archer Snare, director. will furnish
music throughout the evening.
Songs Of Holland will be sung. A
Dutch folk dance bv Elaine Radcliffe
will add to the entertainment. Read
iEgs and various vocal and tnstru-
mental solos will be given.
Hollands national colors, blue and
red. will be everywhere in evidence.
Window boxes of tulips will add to
the attractiveness of the room.
The mattresses will wear Dutch
costumes and will serve the follow
ing excellent menu: chicken patties.
Waldorf salad. potato salad. nut
bread sandwiches. cake and coffee.
This party will bea most enjoyable
occasion and the public is most cor
daily invited. Remember the date,
this week, Thursday at 1880 p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
Pittsfield's Town Meeting
Largely Attended Monday

+ The voters of the town Of Pitts.
field assembled in large numbers at
Uniond hall Monday forenoon to at
tend the annual town meeting which
was called to order at 10 O'Clock by
town clerk Thomas f. Getchell and
Judge Thomas A. Anderson was
elected moderator. The judge dis
played his usual amount of pep
and kept the meeting moving fast
which was necessary owing to the
fact that the warrant consisted of
80 articles. The women took very
active part in the proceedings.
Thomas e. Getchell was re-elect-
ed town clerk. 1t was voted to ac-
cept the reports as submitted by the
several town officers. 1t was voted 10
elect a road commissioner and ray
him the same salary as he received
last year.
Practically the same officers that
held the offices last year were re-
elected. Harry H. Thurlough. Ed
gar +. Johnson and Charles f.
Vickery were reelected selectmen,
overseers of the poor and assessors
without opposition. Walter 3. Nc
Causland was elected a member OF
the board of water commissioners
for three year term. A. T. Rand
lett was reelected road commits
sioner. Mrs. Mary E. Spear was
elected a trustee of the Pittsfield
Public library. Frank W. Fuller
was reelected trustee of the Pitts
field village cemetery. Henry T..
Libby who has served the town very
efficiently as treasurer for many
years was reelected. The only
contest of the forenoon was for a
member of the school board, the
candidates for the office )eing Mrs.
Sadie Z. Mayo and Mrs. Grace Cof-
fin. The whole number of votes cast
was 95. necessary for a choice 4j
and Mrs. Coffin had Sc and was
elected. v. V. Collamore was elect
ed town auditor.
Ray Fl. Badger was reelected super
intendent of the water works and
Clyde r. Martin was reelected a MEM
ber of the public park trustees. For
the salaries of town officers it was
voted to raise $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
RARE COMEDY IN
DISCUSSIONS At
MOCK TOWN meet

About $50 interested observers
laughed themselves dizzy at the ludi-
crous proceedings of the Toonerville
town meeting, which was participate
ed in by some two score of the prom
inent business and professional men
Of the city. at the South Parish
chapel, Monday evening.
The mock town meeting proved to
be the exceedingly humorous and
mirth provoking entertainment that
had been anticipated, and the re-
marks and discussion on the sixteen
articles of the warrant which had
been signed by "Ebenezer Jones, sell
ectman' and e. V. Perkins, con-
stable, developed some real oratory
and considerable wit.
Not without considerable opposi-
ton, we'll founded or otherwise,
Judge Fred F. Lawrence was chosen
moderator, and in spite of cable
gram. alleged to have been sent from
the Nile by Deacon Lexis A. Burleigh
which opposed the selection of F. H.
Sterling as clerk. that gentleman re-
ceived the majority Of votes and was
duly inducted into office with gerat
CONSTABLE Perkins. The town off,
mense badge which he wore suspend
ed from his neck by red ribbon.
Perhaps the feature of the town
meeting was the lengthy and inter-
esting discussion on the proposal to
establish a home for "golf widows"
The proposition was amended by
Charles l.. Andrews to include golf
widowers." Mrs. George r. Camp
bell made an eloquent plea for the
establishment of such an institution
citing many instances Of neglect,
delays, excuses, and alibis Of errant
husbands, who were tardy or failed
of appearance at the nocturnal meal.
"As long as daylight lasts they stay
on the links" was the strain Of her
complaint.
Dr.. Forrest G. Tyson opposed this
project. and stating that he already
presided over such an institution as
was proposed, his argument carried
the day.
The proposal for the abolition of
adopted, largely due to the telling
support of Paul d. Sargent who
stated that he had personally inves-
tigated the situation on that street
and found that so we'll paved was
that thoroughfare that the citizens
could find their way about with per-
feet ease. night or day. The propo-
sal was further supported by a large
and vociferous group of "fappers."
who allowed that with the abolition
Of the lights. the street would make
a splendid place for their evening
promenades with certain young men
of their acquaintance.
Among the other features Of an
exceptionally interesting and active
Sam Titcomb in favor of the crea-
ton of the position of municipal
dishwasher."
Judge Lawrence as modera tor
early showed his acumen by having
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
MONMOUTH

SOUTH-G. II. Gatchell has re-
turned from DIR. Cobb's Hospital in
Auburn, where he has lad treatment
on his eye.-Mrs. Hattie Frost has
been visiting her mother. Mrs.
Lorinda Roberts.-Miss Ellen Frost
has employment in Lewiston
There are two hay presses working
in the neighborhood. Hewey's press
from Sabbattus and Cummings press
from Winthrop.-Mrs. Mary Getchell
and daughter, Alfredo were guests
recently at the home Of Mrs. Corrie
Dixon.-Mr. and Mrs. o. {. True
were visiting in Auburn recently.
Mrs. =. r. Frost and chester
Frost of Auburn were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Mace
Ed Hinckley of Peabody. Mass. was
in town on business, recently.-Miss
Gertrude Mcfarland of Waterville
was a week end guest OF her cousin
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
1yr Savage Offers Prizes


rrnest l.. Savage, leader of the
,.,vs Pi Sigma Club of the Bethany
4 Sunday school has offered four prizes
~ the BOYS ard girls who bring in
N. most food for the sale on Sat
nrday to raise money to send the
snare to Y. NJ. c. A. Convention. The
prises are $1.00. $1.5O and SOC.
cordan Grundy. who passed Sum
day with his mother. Mrs. j. II.
Grundy, returned to Colby Monday.
Mrs. Charlotte Trask of Boston,
Who was called to Augusta by the
death of her stepfather, Arthur
Trssk, and who has been in town,
ruest Of her stepbrother, Arthur
( Trssk. returned Monday to Augusta
where she is a guest of Mrs. Julia
Morse.-Miss Blanch Bernier. who
yisited her mother. Mrs. Delphine
Rernier has returned to Waterville.
Mfr. and Mrs. Fol est Webber re-
turned Monday to Waterville Mon
day after being guests of Mrs. Web
her's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
pollard.-Miss Frances Moore has
returned to Waterville after being
p,,est of her nephew and wife. Mr..
and Mrs, George A.. Moore-Law-
renee Murray and Gordon Bragg
vho were in town because of the
illness of Mr.. Murray's sister, Mrs.
4 william Mosson returned to Port
land Sunday by auto.-Murray
Crawford of Fredericton. N. B., Can
sda. arrived in town Monday. being
called here by the illness of Mr..
Crawford's sister. Mrs. Amos For
tier-Mrs. Dana Robbins of Madi-
soil was a business caller in town
/ Monday.-Miss Gertrude Carter has
returned from Waterville where she
has been attending daily vacation
Bible school.-Mrs. Gordon Bragg
and daughter, Miss Evelyn of Port
land are in town being called here
by the illness of Mrs. Bragg's sister.
I Mrs. William Mosson.-Walter
Ames returned to Waterville Mon
/ day after visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. l.. Ames.-Miss Leona
L. Clair who has been a guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Le-
Clair has returned to Waterville.-
George l.. Beers went to Boston on
business Monday.-Maurice p. Mer-
rill, Judge of the Western Somerset
Municipal court was in Fairfield
Monday, presiding over a monthly
seniop Of the court.-Miss Delphine
Z trained nurse of Bostonis in town,
caring for her sister. ~rs. William
/ Nosson at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II. Murray
/. Min Fanny Policy of Gardiner.
/ Mass. student at Colby College,
visited over Sunday with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Russokoff.
Miss Mildred Fox. daughter Of Mr..
+ and Mrs. Thomas c. Fox of town was
one Of the initiates at the annual
banquet of Beta Chapter of Chi
Omega fraternity of Colby college
Saturday held at the Elmwood hotel.
Miss Ada Singleton was business
caller in Waterville Monday.-M. A.
.Dinsmore of Waterville has accepted
. position as bookkeeper and stock
manager at the local sales rooms of
the Waterville Motor Company
George L. Morse of Waterville was
= business caller in town Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
Rev. Henry Otto nesgsrt Resigns

Rev. Henry Otto Megert. pastor of
the Halloweli Methodist Episcopal
church. rendered his resignation at the
last meeting Of the official board of
the church. Rev. Mr.. Megert came to
Hallowell in May, 1923, and has been
In charge Of the church work here for
two years. He came to the local
church from the church at Farming
ton, where his work was most sue
cessful. He is q graduate of Boston
University Theological School, an in
teresting speaker and energetic
church worker. and will be much
missed. While in Hallowell he organ
lied the mems class. "The Live Wires"
that has done such excellent work
Mrs. Megert reorganized the Junior
Epworth League but was unable to go
on with the work because Of her
health. Among the interesting things
that Rev. Mr.. Megert has done during
his pastorate was the organization of
the series Of practical good citizen
ship talks given in the church by
State officers and specialists in their
different departments. Mr.. Megert's
people will regret his loss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
sBlUE SKY LAW" ADVERTISE.
MEN1

Application having been made to the
Banking Department by the following
named persons to bs registered as q
Dealer in Securities under the pro-
visions Of Chap. IA. Sec. 123-135. tn-
elusive. Of the Public Laws OF 1928,
legal notice is hereby given and any
person may. within two weeks from
lection TO tho proposed registration.
with the Banking Department.
Name Business Address
Central States Securities
Corporation, Ill Broadway,
New York City, n. 7.
FRED r. LAWRENCE,
Bank Commissioner.
Augusta, Maine, March ., 1925.
rnchI nd I T.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
Bulletin Service From
Augusta C. of C. Office

An addressograph machine has been
secured for use at the Augusta Cham
ber of Commerce and weekly letter
will be provided and sent to about
10000 names in Kennebec county by
its aid. To this mailing list later a
monthly publication will be sent. sc
that people of the county may keep
in touch with the chamber and its ac.
tivities as we'll as the news of i'm
portance to the merchants and profess
sionalmen of Augusta. The title of
this publication will be Augusta Pro-
PreSs"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

the article providing for the payment
sidered first in the order Of business
instead Of sixteenth. The moderator
announced that he was actuated in
this procedure by the familiar laxity
Of many town meetings in making
adequate provision in this respect.
The mock session was under the
auspices of the Mems Club of the
church. and the proceeds are to be
devoted to the purchase and erec-
tion of bulletin board at the en-
trance to the church grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

With spring still officially two
weeks away, the weather Of Monday
was comparable to that Of late April.
During most of the day there was a
real March wind, which with the
bright warm sunshine did much to
dry up the muddy streets and wet
sidewalks. m the afternoon dust was
blowing on Water street. Observant
citizens were reporting hearing and
seeing robins and crows and other
harbingers Cf spring, yesterday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

a happy crowd filled Union hall
Monday evening for the private dane
ing and whist party which was ar
ranged by Mrs. E. p. Hussey and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles w. Horton. There
were several tables of whist, but the
dancing attracted the greater num-
ber of the guests and the music for
this feature was furnished by Dou-
glas. At intermission refreshments
Of ice cream and cake were served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Sterling of
Arsenal street received a telegram
Sunday night announcing the arrival
of a granddaughter, born early Sun
day morning at st. Joseph's Hospital,
Phoenix. Ariz., to Mr.. and Mrs. John
j. Landers. The young lady has been
named Frances Sterling Landers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

3sn1ruprs 3etatto0 3os D1scnarge
Harry . .. Si%R;ss; Ssss;ss,. In Bankruptcy.
To the Honorable John A. Peters.
Judge Of the District Court Of the
United States for the District OF
Maine.
Harry D. Simpson Of watervills. in
the County Of Kennebec ana State Of
Maine, in said District, respectfully
represents. that on the eighth day Of
March, 1924. he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights Of property. and has fully COM
piled with all the requirements Of
said Acts and of the orders Of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the Court to have a full
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said Bank
ruptcy Acts. except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this twenty-second day Of
February. A. D. 1925.
HARRY D. SIMPSON,
BANKRUPT.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District Of Maine, IS:
On this 7th day Of March. A. D.
1925, on reading the foregoing petit
Ordered by the Court, that hear
day Of April, A. D. 1925, before said
Court at Portland. in said District. at
ten o'clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in Daily
Kennebec Journal. a newspaper print
ed in said District. and that all known
creditors. and other persons in inter-
est, may appear at the said time and
place and show cause, If any they
have. why the prayer Of said petition
er should not be granted.
And 1t is further Ordered by the
Court, that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies of
said petition and this order. addressed
to them at their places Of residence
as stated.
Witness the Honorable John A. Pc
ters, Judge of said Court, and the
seal thereof. at Portland, in said Dis
trict. on the 7th day of March A. D.
1925.
mch10d1t Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

Forty people were in attendance last
evening at the home of Benjamin
Niles, 102 Bangor street, at the neigh
borhood meeting conducted by Evan
gelist Lawrence B. Greenwood, and
much enthusiasm was manifested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

Rosemry Cunningham Of Is Page
street, this rity. was one Of the prize
winners in cross word puzzle con-
test appearing in Boston news
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

Sydney, N. s., Mar. s-Interest In
the mine strike situation in the Cape
Breton region tonight centered upon
the declaration of the officials Of the
British Empire Steel Corporation that
unless the provincial government
provided maintenance Of the workers.
there were indications that the mines
Of the province of Nova Scotia
would ho flooded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
AIIGIISTALOCAIS

The Rebekah Aid will hold special
meeting directly following the regu-
lar meeting Of the r. B. Capen lodge
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

Mrs. Lyman Barnes of Hinckley
came Saturday to be the guest OF
Mrs Lillian Purinton of Middle ST.
!, ". Herbert H. Rodden was a Sun
J. rTay guest of his brother and wife.
Vt. and Mrs. Arthur E. Rodden. re-
".ning to Madison Monday morning.
MISS Evelyn Bridges of Easton,
supervisor Of Home Economics in
Me local schools visited over the
Weekend in North Anson where she
,aormerly taught. Miss Florence
1rsoody returned to her home in
SWnVille Monday after passing a
reek with her aunt. Mrs. Emma
rIost of Baptist hill.-Miss Gala
-.scKard returned Monday to Wa
S,eayiile, where she is employed. after
vang the guest of her parents. Mr..
fud Mrs. Orrin Packard.-Miss Ida
thompson, a member Of S. H. s.
.acuity passed the weekend with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10


banks. Morse & Co. are running Is per
cent. ahead Of last year. although the
first quarter Is always the company's
poorest, according to Charles H. Morse,
president.
Stockholders Of the Atlas Portland
Cement Co. will vote Nay on a pro-
posal to split up the common and pre-
ferred stocks. exchanging one old
share for three Of tho new. The new
common stock will be Of no par value
and the preferred $33 Is. Plans call
ing for the cancellation Of 5000 shares
Of the preferred stock now held in the
treasury and an increase in the COM
mon stock will give the corporation a
new capital structure consisting Of
one million common shares at $4,000
preferred.
Pure Oil Co. is understood to have
acquired a controlling interest in the
Wofford Oil Co. Of Georgia. one of the
| three chief marketers in that terrific
ry, which will enable Pure Oil to mar
ket its own products in that state.
Stockholders of the Submarine Boat
Corporation are said to be looking for
ward to distribution Of between s3,-
100000 and s4.0Oo,o00 probably within
a year which the corporation receives
through the signing Of the navy om-
nibus bill by President Coolidge. The
amount due will be included in the
next appropriation bill Of the secreta-
ry Of the navy. Twenty-three of the
company's feet OF 80 cargo vessels are
in operation. the other nine having
been in service and now in good con-
dition.
Estimates of industrial engineers
that consolidation Of Armour & Co.
and Morris & Co. would result in an
annual saving Of 310,000.00O have been
more than justified in two years. ac-
cording to F. Edison White, president
Of Armour & Co. The merger was said
to have increased the volume Of busi-
| ness and enabled economies in opera
tion and distribution.
Traffic on the Atchison, Topeka &
Sapta Fe since the first Of the year
shows marked improvement over the
same period Of 1924. Freight loadinRs
to March totailed so5,711 cars
| against 291,262.
The Seagrave Corporation. manufae-
turers of motor-driven fire apparatus,
declared an initial quarterly dividend
OF ! 3-4 per cent. on the preferred
| stock, payable April i. to holders Of
| record March 20. an an initial quar-
| terly dividendof 80 cents a share, or 81
per cent. in common stock on the
common. payable April 20 to stock of
| record March 20.
A proposed increase Of $4,000, 900
| in the bonded Indebtedness of the
| Union Oil Co. Of California. to $685.
| 100000. will be acted upon by stock
holders at a special meeting April 2.
Net profit Of the Ginter Company for
| 1924 increased to $634,357, equal after
preferred dividends to $3.50 share
on the common stock, compared with
S5Ss.:ss. at 3..T2 a share, in 1928.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10
Mrs. Charles Green

Mrs. frankie e. Green. wife Of
Charles Green, who suffered shock
Ast Tuesday, died Monday afternoon
q her home on Pleasant street. Mrs.
Gfeen was born in Clinton, Me-, Sc
years ago the daughter Of Isaac and
Ellen Hunter Bingham. She was a
scnarter member of Sunset Chapter. No.
-. o. E. s., and had a large circle
ol friends who will regret her death.
MRS. Green leaves. besides her hus-
band. daughter. Mrs. George Davis
ei Winthrop, Mass; brother, George
bingham Of Clinton, Me. and the fol-
owing stepchildren: Mrs. Charles r.
siies and r. Green of Skowhegan. Os-
car Green of Canaan, Ernest Green of
nochester, N. Y. Mrs. William Fair
eough Of White Plains. n. Y, Mrs.
Myrtle Knowlton of Mt. Vernon. N. T.,
snd Miss Margaret Green of New
iofk. The funeral service will be held
~ the home on Middle street Wednes-
eay afternoon at 9 o'clock conducted
Oy Rev. Thurlow OF the Federated
Church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-10

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District Of Maine, IS:
On this 7th day Of March, A. D.
1925, on reading the foregoing petit
tion, 1t is
Ordered by tho Court. that a hear
ing be had upon the same on the 18th
day Of April. A. D. 1925, before. said
Court at Portland, in said District. at
ten o'clock in the forenoon: and that
notice thereof be published in Daily
Kennebec Journal, q newspaper print
ed in said District, and that all known
creditors, and other persons in inter-
est. may appear at the said time and
place and show cause, II any they
have, why the prayer Of said petit
TONER should not be granted.
And it is further Ordered by the
Court. that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies of
said petition and this order. addressed
to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable John A. Pc
ters, Judge of the said Court, and the
seal thereof. at Portland, In said Dis
triet. on the 7th day Of March A. D.
1925.
mch1 od1t Clerk.