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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
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Two WinslOW
Petitions Filed

Valorus Roberts Of Winslow. fire.
man, has filed petition for bankrupt
cy. adjudicated Feb. IA. Liabilities.
SLIP; assets, $155, claims exempt.
First meeting Of creditors, March 6
at 10 o'clock.
BrouSseau Brothers Of Winslow.
Adjudicated, Feb. IA. Secured LA
secured liabilities on the partnership,
$l,16S; partners notes, $36N. Frank
B Brousseau's liabilities, secured,
s344 and unsecured, $3.50. George B.
Brousseau's secured liabilities. the
same, unsecured, s79o.5O; individual
note. $50. No assets for creditors.
First meeting Of creditors, March 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
ALMA

Mrs. Helen futile Of Fitchburg,
Mass, was in town Sunday.-The
selectmen were in session at their
office last week.-Forest Hayward Of
Portland passed the week lend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. J. Hay
ward.-Rev. l.. A. Evans of Bath,
preached at the Baptist church, Sun
day morning and evening. - The
schools in town have closed for their
winter vacation.-Frank Farr, who
has been passing the winter in Cali
fornia, has returned home This
Farm Bureau will hold an all-day
meeting at the hall. Friday, Feb. g.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Aver, Jr.. were
in Damariscotta, Friday.-Lincoln
County Pomona met with Sheepscot
Valley Grange at West Alma Tues
day, Feb. 10. Although it was a
tendance. A double team driven by
Dyer's Valley Grange, making a total
of IS from that grange.-The West
Alma school taught by Miss Florence
Russell closed Friday for the spring
vacation. The Alma Center school
taught by Miss Vel,na Jewett closed
Saturday with a Valentine entertain
ment in the evening which was
much enjoyed. Other schools in
town will close this week.-A large
flock of robins was seen by the writer
on the morning of Feb. ~ on the
ground and in the trees making their
welcome spring call-Mildred Jewett
Of Nhitefield has been the guest for
the past week Of her cousin, Miss
Velma Jewett-Ralph Keene has
gone to Yonkers. N Y, where he has
employment. = Forrest Carleton Is
guest of relatives in Portlani.-R. S.
Erskine. who has been employed in
New York for the past year. is pass
ing a vacation with his family. r.
Little passed Saturday in Waldoboro
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
well known in town and have many
friends who were grieved to learn
of Mrs. Browns death.

A committee from the choir of the
United Baptist church met Monday
evening and plans were perfected for
a George Washington party to be
held on Saturday evening, February
-. The Mems Club of All Souls
Universalist church will hold their
regular meeting on Wednesday eve
ming In Murray vestry. The even
ing will he given over to the Boy
Scout who will be guests of honor
at the meeting.
The silent Six" Club will meet
Thursday afternoon at the LONE of
Mrs. John King or Oak street.
The Fidelity Glass Of the United
Baptist church will meet Friday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter
Farren.
The Jolly Eight Club" will hold
an all day meeting on Thursday at
the home of Mrs. Frank Page.
The Progressive Glass of the Unit
ed Baptist church will meet this
Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Maurice Flint on Main street.
Fl. w. Mathews. who has been
visiting his daughter. Mrs. Leroy
McKenney left Monday morning for
Boston, Mass, where he will be a
guest of relatives for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bridges If
Lewiston who are visiting Mr..
Bridges parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Bridges of Oakland Heights
were guests over the week end of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bridges of the
Fairfield road.-Mrs. Belle Bailey o.
Mt. Vernon who has been visiting
relatives in Pennington, was a week
end guest of her cousin. Mrs. Her.
bert j. Bowman.-Guy Sawtelle of
Portland was week end guest OF
relatives in town.-Mrs. Minnie
Fisher of Portland was at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sawtelle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
Notwithstanding N. r, General
Electric Company, 100 xilocyoles,
aQO l6etArs
County Real Estate
Transfers Filed

The following deeds converting real
estate We're received and recorded on
Saturday and Monday at the Kenne-
bee County registry Of deeds:
Augusta-Thomas A. James and
Carrie l. James of New Haven.
Conn.,, to I. NJ. Fuller of Augusta,
three parcels Of land with buildings
on North Belfast Avenue; Cyrus A.
Cunningham to jeremiah w. Per-
kins, land on Bangor road.
Manchester-William Y. Ballard
Of Sidney to Theodore Ballard and
Blanche NJ. Ballard of Manchester,
land and buildings.
Waterville-George Nolet to John
Liable, land and buildings on Gray
street.
Winslow-George Dustin to Joseph
Eaton, land on the River road:
George Dustin to Joseph Eaton. land
and buildings on the Sebasticook
Bridge Ticonic Bridge road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
ST. ALBANS
ST. Albans Granoe

st. Adams Grange met in regular
session Saturday evening with a
good attendance. A very enjoyable
and interesting program was car
ried out and Valentine party
formed part of the same. After the
program a treat of pop corn and
candy was served by the lecturer.
Next Saturday, Feb. q, will be
combined all-day meeting of the
grange, Farm Bureau and Boys and
Girls clubs. Miss Rosalind Jewett
from the State University will be one
speaker, and the leaders and mem
bers of the Boys and Girls clubs will
also have a part. This promises to
be a Banner meeting for all three or.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
High School Contest

n. n. carleton Of the Carleton
1ewelry shop is offering the girl stu
dents of N. H. Fay high having the
hghest rank from Jan. to the end
OF the school year. wrist watch of
white gold, Bulova made, Is Jewels.
and with a case guarantee for %
years. The watch is a very at
tractiye one and is on display at the
arleton shop at the present time.
Those having the highest rank at
the commencing of Feb. were:
Elizabeth Brewster, Christine Dulac.
Irene Felker, Eleanor Herrick, ladys
Higgins, Maple Percival, Charlene
Rollins, Helen and Winifred Sanders,
Beatrice Titcomb. Hope Tucker and
ardys Woodisde. The above names
are not given in the order of rank
put alphabetically. so at present the
highest one in rank is not known on
ly the II yeaders.
Much interest is being taken in
the contest and the students are
putting forth big effort to be the
leading one in the contest.
theodore Inman passed the week
end at Silvers' Mills, the guest of
1lends.-The members of the Y. p.
Z. u. of the Universalist Sunday
school are planning to present a play
In the near future.-Mrs. Frank w.
Haines entertained Saturday evening
at her home on Park street Valen-
tine party at bridge.-Dana Crockett
of the Dana Crockett Co, was IN
angor on business Monday.-Mrs.
Samuel Small was in Augusta on
business last week.-Irvin feathers
of uilford passed the week end in
Dexter the guest Of friends. Mr..
feathers was formerly employed in
the local A. & u. store and is now
manager of a like store in uilford.-
Night officer Fred Marsh has return
ed from Lexington, Mass, where he
was called by the CRITICAL illness of
his father.-N1iss Mae Moore of Do
yer-Foxcroft was in town on business
Saturday.-Mr. and Mrs. Morris
Richards and little son returned to
their home in Dover Foxcroft Mon
day. after visit in town with rela-
tiyeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
PITTSTON

EAST-Leon Pulsifer and Hay.
land Houdlette were in Dresden
Mills, Monday and Wednesday on
business.
Leslie Cheney and Charley Bailey
were calling Friday at Eddie Pulsi-
fer's.-Rev. E. S. Gahan is getting
along as well as could be expecter
at this writing.-Leon Pulsifer and
Hayland Houdlette were calling at
the latter's home in Dresden Satur-
Gay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
D. w. Adams and daughter, Miss

D. w. Adams and daughter, Miss
Marion Adams left Sunday after
noon for a weeks stay in New York
City. Charles Mckinley, second
floor manager, Mrs. katherine Gray
in the dress department and Sher-
man Adams. manager Of the Gard
inel store, left Sunday night on the
State Of Maine express for New
York on business for the store. Mrs.
M. Louise Duffy of the millinery de-
partment, who has been In New
York for several weeks. doing work
a. an exclusive hat shop. will join
the party there. Mrs. Sarah Snow of
the coat and suit department will
join the larty, leaving here later in
the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
Entertains Sunbeam Class

Mrs. Margaret Hurd entertain
ed her class from the Sunday school
of the United Baptist church known
as the Sunbeam Glass" at a VAL
entine party Saturday afternoon
from go to 5 o'clock at her home
on the Waterville road. Fifteen in
all were present including thirteen
members and two special guests,
Violet Marson and Doris Cochran.
Games were played and there was
Valentine box where names were
drawn and Valentines exchanged.
Refreshments of sandwiches, fancy
cookies, cut in heart shape and hot
cocoa was served and general
good time enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
Augustine Thompson

Augustine Thompson. who was
operated on in a Boston Hospital.
died there Saturday night. He was
born in Pittston, April 26, 1855. the
son of James and Blindy Thompson.
Besides his wife. Stella. he leaves
one daughter, Mrs. Chester Blodgett,
two sons, Clarence of Dorchester,
Mass, and Horace of Pittston. The
funeral was held from his late home
in East Pittston, "Wednesday after
noon at one o'clock. Rev. H. H.
Shilling officiating. Mrs. Edward
Marston and Mrs. Ida Cary render
ed two beautiful hymns. Much
sympathy goes out to the sorrowing
relatives. The bearers We're Hubert
Croker VIII E. Seekins, +. c.
Jewett, and Walter IL. Heath.
Burial was in the family lot in the
Whitefield Cemetery. Mr.. Thomp-
son was road commissioner of this
town for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
Litchfield Planning
Meeting This Tuesday

The Litchfeld men and women of
the ,Kennebec Farm Bureau will
meet this Tuesday for an all day
session at the LitchfieId Grange hall.
The meeting will start at 1890 A. M.
and a dinner will be served at noon.
The time will be occupied in plan
ming the work for the year. TIE
mems division will be in charge of j.
+. burlington. chairman and the wo-
mems division will be in charge OF
their chairman, Mrs. J. A. Huntin =
ton. This IS the last of "A series Of %
meetings for the purpose Of plan
ming the years work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
Miss Beggs Has
Valentine Party

A delightful Valentine party was
enjoyed: SAT- Saturday day evening at the Ss
Sewall street. The evening was gay
ly passed in playing game. and
cards and music was also part Of
the program. The hostess served
delicious refreshments. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Oliver,
Misses Rebecca Higgins and Harriet
Eastman. and Everett Garland, Mar
shall Washburn, Preston Glidden and
the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
$4,000 Involved
In WaterYille Case

The case of Louis Salem Of Wa
ter vile, wholesale confectionery and
tobacco business, who was petition
ed into bankruptcy in August. 1924.
will have a hearing this Tuesday
morning in Portland. The matter to
be considered includes, adjudication
and consideration of offer of COM
position. The liabilities and the as
sets are claimed to be about $4,000
each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

Prof. Hans Zozher, addressing the
German Chemical society at Ham
burg, declared that he has succeeded
by artificial means in reproducing
the coloring of butterfly wings with
much more effect and richness than
the originals themselves. Frequent
ly, said the German scientist, he has
made artificial wings which would
make ANY butterfly In the world
turn green or black with envy" The
beautiful color effects In butterfly,
wings are produced by light refIec-.
tons on the same principle which
causes the glistening colors = soar
bubbles.-Pathinder MagasineI -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

CARNATIONS. Dinner will be served at
noon. 1t is desired that as many
members as possible make an effort
to be present.-Mrs. George Libby
and little daughter, Mary and little
Miss Flora Piper accompanied Mrs.
Willis WEIGH back to Cumberland
Mills, Wednesday to visit for several
days.-Mrs. Emma Gilmore went
with her son, Almon to Lewiston
Thursday where he will enter the
hospital for surgical treatment for
appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
Mrs. CIarn Brown

Word has been received here of
the death of Mrs. Clara Brown, wife
of Joseph r. Brown which occurred
Saturday morning, February 18th,
at the Central Maine General hospi-
tai in Lewiston. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown and family resided in Oak
land over 20 years moving to Lewis
ton about two years ago. They were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
D. X. z. to Honor Governor

A meeting Of members of the Delta
Kappa Epsilon fraternity will be
held Monday. March 2, at p. M. at
the Augusta House. This will be a
greeting meeting to their fraternity
brother, Ralph o. Brewster. Theta,
1909. Governor Of Maine. Charles P.
Kinsman Of Augusta is chairman of
the committee on arrangements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

The members of James Fitzgerald
Post No. 2. American Legion and
others are planning to attend the
minstrel show of the Winthrop Post,
next Friday evening and they are
planning to make the excursion by
special electric car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

Stanley +. Clark of Hartford,
Conn, is passing few days in the
city as the guest of his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Clark Of Gannett
street. He will go to Winchester.
Indiana in a short time and be To-
Gated there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
New Bee in Russia

Berlin, Jan. 30-(A. P. by Mail)-
Professor Moschewnikow, of Mos
COW, Is reported to have bred a new
type of bee which is cross between
mother bee and a working bee.
This bee, upon the development Of
which the Russian scientist is said to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
Party in Honor
Mrs. Philbrick

Mrs. Fred Eaton of Riverton
street entertained a party of friends,
Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Clarence Philbrick's birthday. The
time was enjoyably passed in, play
ing whist and the hostess served
dainty collation..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

~, ~ kepekah Aid will meet We'd
! VA evening. Feb. Is. in I. o. O..
~ ~ 40 there will be important
/. - g come before this meeting,
~. abundance is desired. Hos
! 81, y thee vening will be Fredel-
aaton, Bertha Hall, Blanche
on and Doris Dreamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

- aS,.ar p. Bennett Of this city
ras. ane OF IS in municipal court
sss. morning after pleading nolo
,rssssa9 70 a charge of operating an
ksss.ie without a chauffeur's
80. state Highway Police In
z william H. Stilkey of this
- the complainant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
DEXTER


The Dexter Orchastral CInb govo
on sunday afternoon at the Park
Theatre one of their delightful en-
terta1nments which have been en-
Joyed SO much during the past two
seasons, Mr.. Stephen Holland. d.
rector, has worked hard to get good
talent and the attendance shows that
people appreciate the fact.
Dexter GRANGE
Dexter Grange met in regular ses-
sion Saturday night with Worthy
Master Verne Jewell in the chair
After the usual business two candi-
oates were given the third and the
fourth degrees. A patriotic program
was then given by the Lecturer. The
songs of the Civil War were then
sung by several of the men and bows
or the Grange, after which thew
gave a hne tableau. Sixty two were
present at the meeting.
The Martha Washington Sewing
oiub VIII meet Tuesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock at I. o. 0. F. hall.
The Ladies Bible Glass of the Free
Baptist church upon being request
ed to nave name, so as to keep in
step with the rest of the Sunday
school, chose the name of Tasker in
memory of the late Mrs. Gracia Tas-
ker, who was for many years a faith
ful and beloved teacher of the Sun
day school. The Ladies Bible Class
will hereafter be known as the Tas-
ker Glass.
The water in Lake Masookeag has
raised to quite an extent and it is
understood that there is plenty now
for the mills in town to continue op-
erations as before.
The N. H. Fay high school will
play Bangor high at Bangor on Feb.
~, and 1t is expected that many of
the local fans will go to Bangor at
this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

Hazen Dudley Hill. who has been
at Berlin, N. H.. for the past several
months, where he has been employ
ell in a NORM system store, will ar
rive at his home in the city Tuesday
for an indefinite stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

ranhopper was found on some
Il Y wiz Plummer's field by Beu-
- Anovies. Feb. Is. She took the
! Iamev visitor to the house and put
N v oeslds the stove. where 1t soon
saa, out and was then lively as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

Miss Emogene Harvey of Flagg
street has resumed her duties in the
Office of FIfield Bros. company, af-
ter a few days absence, due to ILL
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

have been working for over q year,
has the ovaries Of the mother bee
fully developed and also the wax
glands of the working bee The pro-
lessor believes it may be Of great
value in bee culture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

a ~ meeting Gen. Phil Sheri-
I'm /. le. Ladies Of the G. A. r.,
AIN .eid this Tuesday afternoon
lknI,,o0 CLOCK. Washington's and
d III. Dlrtndays will be celebrated
M occasion. Veterans and their
txtk e cordially invited. Re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

Mrs. Charles Bilodeau of State
street. left Monday morning on a
few days trip to Boston and other
places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

John disclaimers resumed his
work Monday morning at the general
delivery window of the Augusta
Post Office. after a few days illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

HISS Amelia Falconi Of Hallowell
nsumed her duties, Monday morning
y he 2. w. Adams Co., store after
!. Mo weeks visit in New York city
md other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

Hiss Alice Hunnewell, who teaches
saool in Keene, n. H., will arrive in
We city this Tuesday for a twQ
seeks visit at her home and in order
attend Chizzie While festivities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

The State House VS.. Augusta Girls
Community club bowling match
which was scheduled for tonight at
the Y. M. C. A. alleys will be post
pored because Of the Chizzle Wizzle
Fair which is being held at City hall.
The Edwards Manufacturing Com
pany VS.. Y. M. c. A. match will be
held at $50 o'clock as scheduled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

|snss sniar meeting Of Canton
q, tatriarchs Militant, I. o.
Is y pc held this Tuesday eve
II ~ Mnich time arrangements
u ae for attending the an
il6.s st-together of Patriarcim
ae,os. brunswick next Saturday
49, a good attendance is an
tssse,nss' the important meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

Ms Christine Carey OF Hallowell,
ataee in the harrington kinder
lsten, left Sunday on a two weeks
~ 10 Boston and New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
FRED P|MPLES
|dCHED BADLY
nick and Chest Broken
Cuticura Healed.

: " dsughsss's neck and chest
w badly broken out with
r,mpies that festered and ttehed
s|r. She scratched the affected
~ md caused the trouble to
49,. Al night she could not
1 .se nd the breaking out caused
Ssmernent.
Md everything ! could think
ldh1t nothing helped her. l read
sdvefsisement for Cuticura Soap
"A Ointment and cent for . free
800. I purchased more, and a.
| = rsing one caks Of cutieura Soap
"A ope box Of Cuticura Ointment
| IN n healed" (Signed) Mrs.
=. Csoss, 81 Seneca Parkway.
|Poeassses. N. Y.
m cuacura to clear your skin.
80, oiu,psns8 md soe. Tsleun -. Sold
Irs. sample each free. Addfeee
ISsS iSh9a11l5A Dspk H 1Ad0 1asAs
Cre;eura Shaving Stick Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

Nm William Winchester Of Bel
~ y passing a few days in the city
Inc guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
N II Condor, II State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

h Helen Knapp returned to her
- Sunday after a short visit in
n9Iland With friends and relatives.
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Women's Department Activity
AT Augusta Y. M. c. A. Today

The girls class which is usually
held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
at the Y. NJ. c. A. building, will be
held at o'clock this afternoon in
stead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

hnes Geracos returned Sunday
/ Init from 6aco, where he was call
Idly the illness Of his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

I'M Henry Pinkham and son,
|!vkor Of Windsor were calling on
Ftinds In the city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY

Mothers who value
the health of their chill
dren, should never be
without MOTHER GRAY'S
SWEET POWDERS FOR
CHILDREN, for use when
needed. They tend to
Break up Colds, Relieve
Feverishness, Worms,
Constipation, Head
ache, Teethingdisorders
and Stomach Troubles.
Head H., AnSLA.s fSp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

The evening gymna SUM classes
and all swimming classes will be held
as usual today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-17

I'm. Nash Of Brunswick was
in6nS the Monday business visitors