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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

The members Of the Oosoola EN-
| broidery club enjoyed an outing at
J Waterville. Thursday. The morning
was passed in shopping and a Chi
nese dinner was enjoyed at noon
with a visit to the movies in the
afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Wing has returned
home after spending a month with
her sister, Mrs. Alice Frost.
Mrs. Evelyn Miner of Searsport Is
! visiting at the home of her son.
Lewis Miner.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Philips of
| Waterville were Sunday guests of
Mrs. Mary Danforth.
Russell, the little son of Mr.. and
| Mrs. Percy Quimby has been very ILL.,
! being threatened with pneumonia.
S. r. Grove and son, Charlie have
returned from a hunting trip.
Miss Elnora Waterhouse of Sears
port is at the home of her sister
Mrs. Susie Doloff with whom she
plans to pass the winter.
/ Calvin Pierce has been passing
several days at the home of Herman
| Stevens and family.
Howard Dearborn has been visiting
! his uncle. Frank Brown at Somer-
set Junction. While there he enjoy
| ed the hunting and brought home a
| deer and partridge.
- III. &. Hussey left Monday on a
fbusiness trip to Boston. lie was ac-
companied by Mrs. Hussey.
William Gilman of Waterville was
the weekend guest of his brother,
Henry Heagan.
Eben Miller. accompanied by two
friends, Howard Libby of Eliot, and
Sam Caswell of Kittery, and his
nephew, Fred Hurley of Skowhegan
left Monday for their annual hunting
trip to Indian Pond. The trip was
made by automobile.
Miss Lettie Danforth is visiting
her uncle, Ray Danforth in Newport.
Mrs. A. d. Brooks is the guest of
Mrs. Percy Quimby.
A near accident occurred at the
school yard Tuesday at the close of
school. One of the first grade pupils,
Ethel James, was knocked down by
| Ford car which drove up to convey
some of the pupils to their homes
outside the village. The car was
driven by Earl Lloyd. Fortunately
the James girl was thrown outside
the path of the car, and thus escaped
serious injury.
Mrs. Alameda Webster of West
Stoughton, Mass. visited last week
at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Eben
Miller. On Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
! Miller drove to Lewiston, taking Mrs,
webster who will visit other rela-
tives there before returning to her
/ home.
Mrs. Helen Barker of Waterville
was the weekend guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Milford Tibbetts.
The members of Marshall P. Hale
Circle were made sad by the news of
the sudden death of their DEPART
ment President, Mrs. Lena Strong in
Camden, of apoplexy. the funeral be-
ing held Saturday. Mrs. Strong was
present at meeting of the Circle
about a month ago and made MANY
friends who regret to learn of her
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

There is said to be some specuia-
tors in the stock market who escaped
leaving their shirts behind. the
margin between having or not hav-
ing a shirt surely isn't one to play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

The differences between those who
predict a hard winter and cold spring
and those who predict the contrary
are being accentuated. Why not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Something Like That

They had been having a little
quarrel and she turned to him with
tears in her eyes.
We'll, John, even though haDe
been extravaganza, got bargain
today"
Yes, I'll bet it was a bargain,
You have no idea of the value of
money. suppose you got something
for nothing"
well, 1 got a birthday present
for you"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

Members of the Bangor High school
football squad. to the NUMBER OF "a
men, went to Waterville Wednesday
for the Bates-Colby game. in a party
arranged by members of the Rotary
Club in which numerous other busi-
ness men co-operated. Automobiles
were furnished by several OF the
business men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Funeral of Blanche Downs

The funeral services of the late
Blanche Downs were held at the I'M
dertaking rooms of Dean E. Wheeler
on Church street Tuesday at p. M.
The bearers were Everett Cover,
Alden Savage. Harry and Charles
Morrow. Rev. f. H. Benauer of the
United Baptist church officiated
Interment was in the upper ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Funeral of Fred Thomas

The funeral services of the late
Fred Thomas were held a THE home
on Summer street Wednesday after
nj on at o'clock. The bearers were
Earl udley, Arthur Thomas, Frank
Gleason, and William Foss. The es-
TEEN of all the people and his friends
was in evidence by the number pres
ent and the abundance of beautiful
flowers. Rev. i. S. Bernaur offici-
ated. Intrement was in the middle
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
OAKLAND

The Chautauqua ticket committee
meeting held in the Library hail on
Wednesday evening showed that the
Chautauqua is being supported spien :
didly. Incomplete returns show that
IT'S adult tickets were sold. The sale
of tickets will continue up to next
Tuesday night. when the final meet
ing of the committee will be- heid'
without any doubt the Chautauqua
program will be the very best that
Oakland has ever seen.
Mrs. Edith Stevens of Aver street
has been called to Livermore Fails
TO the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
Paul Holt. by the death of Mrs.
Hollis daughter, who died at the
Children's hospital at Portland.
Mrs. d. NJ. Nichols of Madison is
visiting her daughter, Mrs, M. w.
Flint of Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weston Taylor and
Ernest Bowden have returned from
Skowhegan, where they have been
visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

Miss Nellie Wood is at the Sisters
hospital for treatment
At the High Street Mission, We'd
nesday evening services We're con-
Quoted by the evangelist, Miss Jack
son, with a good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Woman's Workina.l eauua

The Woman's Working League Of
the congregational church met at
their vestry on Tuesday afternoon
and much work was accomplished in
preparation for the coming sale. At
$50 a most excellent supper was
served, at which the men of the par
-ish were present. Later there was
parish meeting at which the business
of the church was discussed. The
pulpit committee made their report
that there were two candidates who
wished to come, and it was voted
that arrangements be made to hear
these men in the near future. The
church solicitors have been around
among the people recently. and re-
ported that enough money had been
pledged TO warrant the hiring of a
minister for a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

The Ladies' Aid of the United
Baptist church will hold their annual
sale and entertainment at Memorial
hall Friday afternoon at 2 o'cock.
with the usual booths. The cooked
food table will serve afternoon tea,
and the ladies of the different COM
mittees will find it very convenient
to procure lunch both afternoon and
evening.
All members of the Third Degree
team are requested to be present at
Cascade Grange hall Friday evening
at o'clock for rehearsal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Kerr have
moved into their new home on Sum-
mer street, which they have pur-
chased from the heirs of George Fol-
ger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

Weld the floor to those who admit
they know nothing about It?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ldyston of Lew
iston are in town for\the day, visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Lydston's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Pen
new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

Percy c. Leavitt of Auburn re-
turned wednesday from Brockton'
Mass, with a Ford touring car which
was stolen from him over a year ago.
The car was taken on Aug. 8, 1874
and Mr.. Leavitt has kept up con-
tinual search for the machine. with
the aid of police Of Brockton, Mass
and Auburn the car was finally To-
Gated in the Massachusetts, city a
few days ago and Mr.. Leavitt went
for 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

'Who is calling. Tell me quick
Hope nobody's very Sick"
"He is, he is" answered poor lit
tie Lady Love. Al mean, dear Uncle
Lucky has sprained his pinkie toe
the one with rheumatic you know
"rll be at(his house in a minute or
two" promised DR.. Quack.
mo, no." cried Lady Love. Hes
here with us at the dear Old Bramble
Patch Don't make mistake"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

Now, boys, can any Of you tell me
what force it is that makes people
move along the Streets"
Up jumped the Ounce of the class
and exclaimed
please, sir, I know"
We'll" exclaimed the teacher,
what is it?"
1.-THE police force, sirl" e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
aLittle Jack ~ Fl
4 Rabbit - : "a
NJ by David Cory 9 5<sSA

bit over the wire. The next minute
DR.. Quack's voice enquired;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Benton Grange

An enjoyable evening was passed
at Benton Grange hall. where the
third and fourth degrees were worked
by tie Young Mems degree team of
Benton grange. A number of Cas-
cade members were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
Dance Town Hall. Winthrop to-
night. music by Musical Five"
Gents SOC; ladies CSC. nov13d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

A little girl was visiting her grand
mother in the country. Walking
down the garden she CHANGED to see
peacock, a bird she had never seen
before. After gazing in silent adj
miration at it she ran quickly into
the house and cried out:
"Oh, Granny, come and look. One
of your chickens is in bloom."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

shouted the anxious little lady rab-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

An inventory Of the estate OF Prof.
Charles w. Shannon, late Of Saco. for
over half q century the organist at
First Parish church, Saco,' was filed
at the November term of probate
court for York county Tuesday morn
ing. The inventory which was pre-
sented by Miss Mary A. Bradbury
of Saco, attorney-at-law, shows the
value Of the estate to be $152,00o. The
estate Is left to his widow, his son,
DR.. C. e. G. Shannon Of philadelphia,
and to his grandchildren. The bulk
Of the estate is in bonds OF the United
States Steel Corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

The Boston Museum of Natural His
tory has an exceptionally fine geologi-
cal and neurological exhibit. the spe-
cimens from Maine forming probably
the finest collection from that region
to be found in any museum. A num-
Der of New England pearls are shown
with the fresh water clam shells in
which they were found, while from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Augusta Lodge Directory

BETHLEHEM LODGE. NO. IS, r. &
A. M. Special communication Monday
evening, Nov. 16, at 100 at Masonic
Temple. Installation of officers. All
sojourning brothers cordially invited.
HAROLD M. STONE, w. NJ.
p. e ELL .ER Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

ASYLUM LODGE, No. 20, !. o. o. r.
Regular meetings Friday at 7.30
o'clock P. NJ. Nov. 6, talk by p. G. NJ.
w. C. Miller. Refreshments.
FRANK l.. DOUGLAS, N. G.
ELLIS E. WALKER, Sec'y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
IS DROWN|NGS LAID
TO TROOPS .PAN|C|
German Soldiers Deaths,
When Pontoon CoIlapses,
Explained by Officers.
KN the Assnciaied Press

by the Associated Press.
NELTHElM Germany, April l.
Further details of the disaster yes
terday at Detmold in which rs
reiChswehr soldiers We're drowned in
the sinking of a pontoon, were re-
cciVed here today.
when tho pontoon. carrying about
100 men across the Weser River, be
gan to sink the officers Immediately
ordered the soldiers, most of whom
were young and inexperienced. to rid
themselves of their guns and kits, but
the men grew panicky and dashed
headlong into the water.
Many evidently thought they could
wade to the shore. which seemed
quite near, but as the river here is
forced into narrow channel, about
500 feet wide, the current is rapid
and the depth even near the shore Is
about feet. The soldiers were hot
from marching,s and II is believed
many were nunbed by the shock Of
the cold water. and thus rendered in
capable Of helping themselves. Two
sections had already been transported
across on the pontoon ferry when the
disaster occurred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
TREASURY EMPLOYE
GOES TO RETIRED LIST
John S. Morris, Spanish War Vet
eran, Known as Jealous Advocate
for Higher Retirement Pay.

John S. Morris, an employee of the
Treasury Department for 90 years, a
veteran of the Spanish-American War
and an active worker for increased
annuities for retired Government
employees, was retired from the con-
troller generals Office in the Treas
ury Department today at the age of
20 years. Mr.. Morris, who is well
known in the Government depart
ments through his activities in favor
of increased retirement pay, will de-
vote. all his time to seeking passage
of legislation toward this end, which
failed in the closing hours of the
Sixty eighth Congress.
Coming to Washington in 1902, after
service in the Spanish American War,
Mr.. Morris entered the office of the
auditor for the Treasury Uepartm Q Mt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
Pope Officiates in Ceremony.

ROME. April Pope Plus made
his second appearance of the Holy
Year in st. Peters yesterday. officiat-
ing at the ceremony for the venera-
ton Of the Crucifix of San MarceIlo.
The ceremony. which was of a semi
private character, was attended by
all the cardinals in Rome, and also
members Of a number of Italian for
eign pilt.rimages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
GIRL MARKED FOR LIFE.
Doctor Testif1es in Abduction of
Mumtaz Begun.

BOMBAY, April 1.-The facial wounds
suffered by Mumtaz Begun in the fight
on the Malabar Hill' last January will
disfigure her for life, a doctor testified
today in the trial of the nine men
charged with attempting to abduct the
dancing girl for the Maharajah of In
dore. in whose court she was formerly
the favorite.
Mumtaz was cut in the face during
the fight and Abdul Kadir Baula
wealthy Bombay merchant with whom
she was driving, was killed.
After the testimony Of the doctor the
trial was adjourned until Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
CANADA PLANTING STARTS

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April t.
The first seeding operations reported
in this section this season go under
way on a farm at Gretna, Manitoba,
today. 1t is expected that seeding
will be come general throughout the
prairie provinces about the middle of
April. which is two weeks earlier than
usual
The heavy snowfall during the Winter
months has provided the entire West
with abundant moisture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01

where he served until the World War,
when he went to the bond division.
AT the close of the World War ne
went to the controller generals Of
Ace, from which he was retired today.
He has been an Investigator in that
office for several years past.
Dir. Morris was born at Lynchburg.
Va, 40 years ago and spent the early
part of his life in the West. He is
one of the prominent members of the
Kirkside Golf Club and is an adept
at golf, and formerly prominent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01

The fdror of this cracker ones much to
ats shape (pdtented). The notched sidss
form cent holes an the sheet of crackers
as they bake.
This assures through and through
baking. In addition this cracker is more
Convenient TO eot-doesn't crunsbEe and
can readily be split IN too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01

handling of the dough (some-
thing new, and in securing
uniformity day in and day out.
The test of any baking proc
ess, of course, is in the cracker
itself.
We honestly think that you
will like this new soda cracker, :
which you can recognize by its
special shape, even before you
eat it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
Summer Auto Races Planned.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, April 1.-The
track and grounds of the Cumber-
land Fair Association are being
shaped up and prepared for scheduled
automobile races this Spring and Sum-
mer, and for the general Improvement
of the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01

contender in bowling and rowing
events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
-
Made in a neau way
The Full Grain Process

Within the last year, and after
months of trial and study, Sum
shine Bakeries have perfected a
way of making soda crackers
better. Better in several ways,
In flavor, in texture, and in looks.
We are a little jealous of this
method, a bit proud, maybe,
because there are several baking
innovations involved in it.
The blending of the -four, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
Csc Printed PONCE

4 36-inch fabric. in
large and small prints
IN light and dark grounds:
will fashion into lovely
dresses for the children
as well as the ladies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-01
89c Printed Crepe de Chine

3B-inch silk mixed
crepe in a wide range of
new prints on light and
dark grounds; full pieces
and perfect.
The Washington times., 1925-04-09

YOUNG lady to work in confec-
tionery store. Apply lf1g
North Capitol st. or 1255 II
st. N. T..
The Washington times., 1925-04-09
Painters and interior
Decorators

H,B. Amos & Sons, 216 Oxford
Building.
w. F. Andrews, 1904 14th st N. w.
oHenry H. woodhouse & Co.. 729
nth st. II. w.
F.. Blundon, 1909 7th st. N. W.
F. L. Campbell, 1902 E st. S. E.
George e. Cornell, jr., 1909 7th
st. N. w.
r. X. Ferguson, Inc, Insurance
Building.
Hooper & Klesiner, 92s H st.
N. w.
Max A. Gulbin, 9th and N SITS.
n. w.
Heller & Heller, 9S4 New York
ave. N. w.
A. L. Haslip, 31O6 18th st. N. W.
James Linsky & Sons, 2114 Pa.
ave. N. W.
MacNichol & Sons, 406 18th st.
N. w.
The E. w. Minte Co., 1913 18th
st. n. w.
James Montgomery, 2210 14th
st. N. w.
A. C. Neubeck, S07 NJ st. N. w.
W. B. Owen, 4435 P st. N. w.
c. Parsley & Son, 28O7 18th st.
n. w.
George Pitt & Co., 1926 14th St.
N. w.
Thomas Sheahan, 718 9th st.
= S. w.
8. E. saylor, 655 E st. S. w.
". F. and E. L. Smith, 1910 M
st. N. w.
- Arthur F. Steinburg, SOC 18th
st. N. w.
". A. Thomas, 1746 You st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1925-04-09
The Right Sort People Respond Wanted Ads This
Employment
HELP WANTED FEMALE 81

MOUNTAINEERING; capable; to care LOT
Soild and small home; or day nurse
TsiaTd ave N E. to care for child.
Phone Pot. 1861 after p. m
The Washington times., 1925-04-09
NORTHEAST-$8,5OO
TERMS

NORTHEASTERN
TERMS !
Colonial brick home, with built
in garage. Contains six rooms
and tiled bath; hot-water heat
and electric lights. White Oak
floors, upstairs and down. This
property is located in a splen-
did section of the Northeast,
and should sell at once at this
price. Phone us for inspection.
NORRIS CAFRITZ CO., INC.
18th and K. Main 9080.
Phone Service Until 9 P. M.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
8 rooms. a. m. t. garage; convenient
to car lines and bus lines. Just
off of N. H. Ave. $3.50; terms.
TAKOMA PARK
& rooms hot-water heat. electric lights.
open fire place; large lot with shade
trees. $3.50; terms
MT. RAINIER
Corner home of six rooms, a m. l.;
two lots; garage $3.50; terms.
TAKOMA PARK
& rooms. detached home; open fire
place, a, m. L.: garage; large lot.
$1O,950; easy terms
CYRUS SIMMONS
14IO Fl ST. N. w.
Main 1923.
The Washington times., 1925-04-09

RADIO AND SUPPLIES 6S
HAVE w. A. ROBB recharge your
battery. 9Th and SITS. n. w. +. 253o-
FOR electrical and radio supplies have
Wash Theater Supply Co take care
or your needs 90S G st. N. w.
DRESNER. Main S647
The Washington times., 1925-04-09
WEARING APPEARED

COAT-Short, sealskn; cocoa brown;
collar and cuffs; good bargain for
next fall; polo coat. Adams b539;
1912 a. m
CT-OTHES-Wo rkIngmen, we do not Ike
the idea of our trade buying a lower
grade when they can buy best from
u.s. Some buy slightly used suits from
IS to $40 and find they are fine tai
lored stock that will give best wear
and value. JUSTH'S OLD STAND.
619 d, st. N w.
GIRLS CLOTHING-Age IA to 16 years;
good condition. Call Adams 6O36.
The Washington times., 1925-04-09
Instruction
PRIVATE TNSTRUCTTON

DANCING taught in few lessons Pri-
vate instruction. $40 14th st. N. w.
LESSONS in marcel waving and heauty
culture. 2101 p st. N. w. N. 1888.
UNIVERSITY graduate will coach IN
English, French, chemistry and biol
ogy. Address Box A-19S, Times
The Washington times., 1925-04-09
PETWoRTH-$9,5OO, TERMS

PETWORTH-$9,5 500, TERMS
Facing Sherman Circle, and priced
low to effect a quick sale.
Beautiful tapestry brick home,
containing six rooms and tiled
bath; three porches; outside
pantry. Deep lot to paved al
ley, with two-car garage. See
this home before you buy else
where.
MORRIS CAFRITZ CO., INC.
14th and X. Main 1880.
Phone Service Until 9 p. M.
The Washington times., 1925-04-09
Legal Notices

no LETHA cELEsTIA DAvITT.
ID late Of No 304 street northwest,
washington, d. c, You are hereby
Notified that final rule for divorce
"A. W. M has been granted against you
at the suit of ANTHONY PATRICK
.DAVITT. your wife. which will be.
heard in the Court of Common Pleas
Pennsylvania. of June Term, 1924, No.
4OI, on Friday. the sth day of May,
A. D. 1895. at 1 o'clock p. m, on
Fcause. if any you have, why such d.
voree should not be granted against
you in Court of Common Pleas No. 2,
Room 3D." No. 253, City Hall, Phila-<
deiphia Pennsylvania. MAXWELL
PESTCOE.+ Attorney for Libellant 110s
Lincoln Building, Philadelphia Penn
The Washington times., 1925-04-09
Bids and Proposals

COMMISSIONERS, D. c.. Washington
Aprn g. 1925. Sealed proposals viii
be received at Room sos District Build
ing until 2 o'clock, p. m, April rs,
1926, for furnishing two motor-driven
centrifugal pumping units. For spaci-
fications and information apply to
Room. $40. District Building.
Evening star., 1925-06-10

mencement crowds, DR.. Charles =.
Mckinley, acting president of Knox,
bestowed the degree of LII. D. on their
son as one who has contributed
greatly to modern journalism.
Melville E. Stone, journalist, editor.
author. founder of one of America g
great dailies and head for many years
Of its greatest news gathering
agency" DIR. Mckinley said. in bestow-
ing the degree, I'VE claim you today a
son OF Knox in that your father and
mother first met as students here in
those early days before the college
had ever had a commencement or
a graduate; and by vote and direction
of the board of trustees confer
upon you the honorary degree OF
doctor of laws and admit you to all
the privileges. honors and dignities
which here and elsewhere pertain to
that degree"
Mr.. Stone, In receiving the degree
from Knox College, takes his place
with Abraham Lincoln and many
others on the list Of honorary alumni
associated with the traditions Of Knox
Evening star., 1925-06-10

ne would deny the motion that the
former Ambassador be held in con-
tempt for failing to appear on the
nrst summons and would spread upon
the court record the declaration that
he had never in any sense been con-
temptuouS of the court or it's process
Advertising Agency Sues.
The former Ambassador was sum-
moned as treasurer of the national
Democratic committee in the suit
brought by Van Patten, Inc an
advertising agency, growing out of
expenditures in the campaign of 1924
for publicity. Chairman Clem L.
Shaver filed a suit early in the year
seeking an accounting of S50,000
advanced for publicity. The agency
Immediately fled a counter suit al
leging $4,000 to be still due 1t from
the committee and obtained orders
requiring the appearance of the COM
mittee officials for examination.