Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-23

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pal features of. the bill advocated by Mrs
Packard.
Maine Editors and Publishers Assoeia
| ton.
| The annual session of the Maine Editors
and Publishers Association, begun at the
ing. The following gentlemen were present
F. E. Shaw, Democrat, Paris J. F. Upton
| Times, Bath; Geo. w. Drisko, Union, Ma
chias; j. Z. Butler, Union and Journal
| Biddeford; Stanley r. Pullen, Press, Port
land; William II. Simpson, Republican
Journal, Belfast; Nelson Dingley jr., Jour
nal, Lewiston; II. X. Morrell, Home Jour.
nal, Gardiner; j. A. Homan and w. B
Lapham of the Farmer; H. w. Richardson
| Advertiser, Portland; II. A. Shorey, News
Bridgton; A. II. S. Davis, Chronicle, Farm.
| ington; Brown Thurston and M. n. Rich
Portland; Z. II. Elwell, Transcript, Port.
| land L. A. Emery, American, Ellsworth
Joseph Wood, Oracle, Wiscasset; j. S. Alb.
bolt, Boston Herald; w. W. Perry jr.,
Herald, Camden; Geo. II. Blake, Press
Portland; S. w. Lane, Wing, Bangor; f.
F. Pillsbury, Standard, Bangor; w. L. S.
Whitman, Boston Journal; Alden Spraguc,
Chas. Z. Nash, and Howard Owen, journal
Augusta.
The meeting was called to order by the
President, F. Z. Shaw, and the roll Of mem
bers was called. The Secretary, Joseph
Wood read the records of the last meeting
which were approved.
The constitution was read and some debate
was had in regard to certain changes in the
same.
The following names were presented for
membership:
BY Mr.. Ellwell-B. p. Snow, Christian
Mirror, Portland; w. 3. Lapham, Farmer,
Augusta; w. II. Simpson, journal, Belfast
By Mr.. Morrell-W. w. Perry, Herald
Camden; J. F. Upton, Times, Bath.
By Mr.. Sprague-Stanl 7. Pullen, Press.
Portland.
BY Mr.. Shorey-L. A. Foster, Press, Port
land.
BY Mr.. Lanc--E. F. Pillsbury, Standard,
Augusta.
BY Mr.. Thurston-D David Tucker, job print
er, Portland.
The above named gentlemen were unani-
mously chosen as members.
On motion of Mr.. Rich, the following com
mittee was raised to revise the list of mem
Der: Messrs. Rich Of Portland, Shorey OF
Bridgton, and Elwell of Portland.
On motion of Mr.. Elwell, the following
committee was raised to nominate candidates
for officers for the current year: Messrs. FL
well of Portland, Owen Of Augusta, and
Richardson of Portland.
The President presented officially the invita-.
ton from Governor Dingley to attend re-
ception to be given at the Augusta House on
Friday evening, in honor Of the Association.
A vote of thanks was extended to the Cover
nor, and also to the Senate, for the use of the
Senate chamber for the meetings.
H. A. ShOrey. Treasurer. made his renort
showing the sum of one hundred dollars and
upwards in the treasury.
resolution offered by Mr. Morrel of
Gardiner, that a book be procured by the
Treasurer in which to keep regular account
with each member, was referred to the COM
mittee to revise the lists.
The committee on nominations reported
through its chairman, Mr. Elwell.
The Association then proceeded to the cleo
ton of officers, and the following gentlemen
were chosen.
President-Geo. w. Drisko, of Machias.
Vice Prcsdents-W II. Simpson, Geo.
w. Qunby, Chas. A. Lord
Secretary-Joseph Wood.
Cor. Secretary-A. II. S. Davis.
Treasurer-Charles T.. Nash.
Executive Committee-Stanley T. Pullen,
L. A. Emery, II. X. Morrel.
Some remarks were made relative to sum
mer excursion and the matter will be further
considered in the session to day.
Mr.. Elwell suggested that committee Of
one from each county be appointed to keep a
record of the newspapers, changes, &C., in
their several counties, and report annually to
the Association. 1t was voted that such a
committee be appointed by the chair during
the present session.
A committee on business was appointed,
consisting Of Messrs. Thurston, Nash and
Emery, who reported that the Association
hold two sessions to-day (Friday) the morn
ing session in the Judiciary room at half past
nine, and the afternoon session in the Senate
chamber at two.
The Association then adjourned.