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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
VEAZlE.

"A. H. TowLE;, master Of veazie
abandoning the present capital in favor
Of Portland. There is not the slightest
sentiment here in favor Of any change.
The movement Is absurd and in my opin-
ion would get no votes outside Of Port
land"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
SuRRY.

FRANK T. JELLISON. master Arbutus
Grange. also superintendent OF schools
the present State Capitol: that ther" is
no sentiment in favor of it, adding: The
people of this town are opposed to the
removal of the capital to Portland or any
other city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
LAMONT

GEO. E; KING. chairman selectmen
writes as follows: I'm regard to renov-
ling the State capital to Portland, / have
talked with a good many people in our
town and know that they are all opposed
| ed with our Representatives to the Lesis-
| lature if he should vote in favor Of il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
S. w. HARROR.

J. T r. FREEMAN. merchant. opposes
chang. Of State Capitol to Portland. ard
in conclusion says: 'It does not warrant
a change, taking into consideration the
cost, especially if YOU carry out your
plan for a new hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WASHINGTON.

ARTHUR r. JOHNSON. 4 member of
tie board of selectmen, and town clerk,
writes that he is not i'll favor of moving
the capital to Portland, and that he finds
no sentiment among the taxpayers OF
his town. He adds: II think il an out
rage on the taxpayers of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
HANCOCK
sucKsPoRr.

- y, ". McALLISTER. p NJ. writes:
mor ,;2llows: Il am not in favor OF re-
s aex ore in Portland. do not find any
nrau.Eent among the people to any APP
ii ~ extent in favor of such remov-
neou,, the capitol. l do not think the
iirn,,e OF he town want to impose addi-
iny' u. burden of expense which the build
upon ., y, new State House would impose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
BOOTHB BAY.

CHARLES CHAPMAN. chairman of
board of Selectmen. writes that he is OPP
posed to the remova! of the capital to
Portland that there is some sentiment
for it in his town. but it is in the mi
nority, and he does not believe the tax
payers there would be willing to bear
their share Of the burden it would i'm
pose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
HAM PD EN-.

IL. l.. PATTEN writes: THE prevailing
sentiment here is that if the capital is
ever changed it should be to some point
graphically and in point of population
We believe the expenditures of the State
should be reduced rather than increased. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WEST PARIS.

j. c. HOWE. sclectman. writes: 81
am not in favor of changing the capital
TO Portland and l find no sentiment
among the people for doing so. Do not
think they would be willing to give up
public improvements which might other
wise come to them with Il different use
of the same money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
| KINGMAN.

NTNGWNIV.
H. P. osGOOD, H. G. LEAvITT. and
H. DAVIS, selectmen of the town of
Kingman, join in answering an emphatic
"NO!" to each of the three questions.
JEROME BUTTERFIELD, prominent
merchant CT Kingman. writes: My an
swcr to each of your questions is No,
spelled in capital letters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
SOUTH WARREN.

Q. a. COPELAND, master Good VIII
Grange. writes: Il do not favor aban-
donng the present State Capitol. neither
do | find any sentiment among the peo-
pie Of this town favoring the removal
OF the capital. and if the question was
brought to vote, / believe it would be-
strongly opposed by every voter of the
of Narrnn -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
DOVER.

RALPH BRADLEY. chairman Of Sc
lectmen writes that there are very few
people who would like to see the capital
removed" adding. Il do not think the
people as whole would favor any un-
necessary expenditures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
JEFFERSON.

w. A. JACKSON writes: II do not
favor capital removal to Portland and |
find no sentiment for 1t here whatever
NV answer to Your third question is most
emphatically No"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
EDGEcOMs B.

w. A. COCHRAN chairman of the Sc
lcctmcn, writes: Yours OF the 9TH AT
hand in regard to moving the state
House I am positively opposed to it,
and I think | am safe in saving the tax
payers of our town are opposed. and they
are the ones that should be consulted
I'm this matter"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
GOULDSRORO.

A. X. JOY, chairman of Selectmen.
writes: 81 do not favor moving the can
ital t" Portland and | find no sentiment
IN IaVor OF 1t among the peopl" of this
town. They certainly feel that the mon
ey Should be expended in other public i'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WYToPITLOcK.

II. II. SPRINGER. chairman Of the
school committee. writes: Nobody can
he found here who favors the removal
Of the capital from Augusta to Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
MEXICO,

River Grange, says: II am opposed TO
moving the capital to Portland and so
are the people of this town. They feel
| that the States money should be spent
, on other more needed Improvements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
FARMlNGTON.

F. H. ROLLINS. master of North
Franklin Grange. writes that he is OPP
posed 10 The Portland scheme of capital
removal; that ne finds no sentiment
among his tOwnsmen in favor of it. If"
h. says IAN extra mill is added to the
tax for roads ard one for schools it is
all they are willing TO bear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
DIxMONT.

J. NJ. PARSONS. road commissioner.
writes: Il am not in favor of removing
the capital to Portland nor do I find any
sentiment among the people Of this town
in favor Of a change. We are firmly
against any unnecessary State expend-
lures"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
SOUTH NEWCASTLE.

w. Fl. REED, secretary of the Free
town Grange. writes: Il do not favor
the proposal for capital removal, and of
the people l have talked with | find all
opposed to it, In answer to your third
question | would say do not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
PENoBscoT
BANGOR,

HON. F. o. BEAL, seven times mayor
of Bangor and several times in the Leg
iSlature, writes a NO to each of the
three questions asked in the Journal cir
cular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
MAXEIElD,

F. TOURTILLOTTE, postmaster of
Maxfield, writes: Everybody here is
very much, opposed to any plan for
changing the capital"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
SMYRNA MILLS.

AUGUSTUS BENIN, superintendent Of
schools writes: Nobody here. would
he 10 see the State capital changed from
augusta to Portland. We believe things
are well enough as they are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
ETNA,

d. A. SYLVESTER. postmaster and
chairman Of the selectmen, writes: II
do not favor changing the capital to Port
land and there is not a man in this town
| in favor of it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
EAST PERU,

THOS. J. ROLLS. master of the Rock
emeka Grange writes: I'm my belief the
capital should not be moved to Port
land and find no sentiment in this town
which differs from my own. The States
money if spent is more needed in other
works
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
M EDEORD.

u. A. HATHORN. chairman selectmen,
in answer to the question whether there
l. any sentiment in his town favo-ing
removal of the state Capitol writes: Il
do not think there is single voter that
would want such a thing done"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
Sc BEG.

c. r. CHASE. chairman of the select
men writes that he does not favor re-
roval of the capital to Portland. that
the sentiment OF his town is against II
at present also the people would be un-
willing to bear any of the burden arising
thercfrom. lf,:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
STETSON.

STETSON.
the State capital remain where 1t Is.
When the taxpayers are heard from that
Is what they will say. May the Lord
have pity on the representatives from
Cumberland county who come to Augusta
and attempt to make such foolish laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
BLANCHARD.

r. f. PACKARD master Wenona
Grange, finds no sentiment In his COM
muni.y in favor of removing the seat ~
government to Portland, and states that
the people would b., unwilling that the
State should incur the expense of such
renjbval
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
BRISTOL

CIAS. b. MESERVE. chairman of Sc
lectmen, writes: II an opposed to the
plan of capital removal. and l find no
sentiment in favor .: it or Willingness
for it among the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
L e e .

| c. II. WRITTEN. chairman of the Sc
| lectmen. writes: Il am certainly against
| changing the capital. There is no senti-
ment whatever here in favor of such q
| change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
SHERMAN MILLS.

ISAAC CTSHMAN. chairman of the
srh0ol committee, writes: "You may
c1urt NE against any plan to change the
capi,al from Augusta to Portland No
body here wants to see such Il thing
done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
ATKINSON.

+. w. TRASH replies with a decided
No, to the proposition looking to re-
moval of the State House. He declares
the people of his town are likewise OPP
posed TO 1t and unwilling to be taxed
tor any such enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
PATTI EN-.

DANIEL SCRIBNER, trial justice.
writes: I'VE are emphatically opposed to
changing the capital tn Portland. Let
Augusta fix up its hotel accommodations
and all northern Maine will favor Angus
Ia as the capital forever"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
MATTAWAMkEAG

GEO. w. SMITH, postmaster. writes:
II am opposed to changing the capital
and think everybody here feels the same
way about it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
ENFIELD.

ROBERT BRADY. member Of the board
OF selectmen, writes: Il do not favor any
such change as Is proposed by Portland
The people here would surely be opposed
to it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
BYRON.

II. Fl. RICHARDS. chairman of the Sc
loctmen, master of the North Star
Grange. town clerk and justice. writes:
Il am not in favor of moving the capital
to Portland and [ do not find any senti-
ment here for it. The people want the
States money spent in other ways
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
cORlNTH.

IRA w DAVIS. leading lawyer and
| brother of late Governor Davis. writes:
| L am empha tically opposed to changing
| the capital from Augusta to Portland.
Everybody here is against it..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
PARKMAN,

S. A. BI'ZZELL. postmaster and town
clerk. writes: Have not heard a single
person express sentiment in favor OF
changing the State capital. / consider
the present location far preferable to say
nothing of the additional burden Of ex-
pense incidental to removal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
ST. GEORGE,

JAMES A. GILCHREST. master of St.
| George Grange, writes that he us OPP
posed to moving the capital to Portland
| and does not find any feeling in favor OF
it among his fellow tOWnsmen. Does not
think the taxpayers would be willing TO
stand for the burdens it would impose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
SORR ENTO.

+. l.. AIKEN, chairman of selectmen
says the people of Sorrento are not in
favor of a new capital at Portland and
are unwilling to bear any part of the
expense which such a charge would in
en-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WESTON.


OTIS \. GlLPATRiCk. master of
Grand Lake Grange. writes: 81 think the
removal Of the capital would be wholly
unnecessary expense for which it would
not be right to tax the people of the
state The present State House is all
right. and is far enough from the center
OF the State"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
HOLDEN.

c. H. DOLE, chairman of the select
men. writes: Il think l express the opin-
| ion of the people of this town when l say
that We are decidedly opposed to the
proposition to change the location of the
| capital from Augusta to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
| UNION.

w GEO. PAYSON. general merchant.
|<vrites that he is opposed to abandoning
our presen: state Capitol and building
rev one ut Portland. Finds no sentimEnt
In favor of il among his townsnen. and
does not believe they would be willing to
| be tgMed for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
DEN MARK.

L. $. HEAD. master of Denmark
Grange. 1906. writes: Il certainly do not
favor the change proposed and have
heard no person here say that they ia
vor of moving the State capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
GREENWOOD.

DANIEL. C. FOSTER. lecturer of Alder
River Grange of Bethel writes his en-
phatic objection to the proposed change
of the location of the State capital To
make it stronger he puts two negatives
after the second question and three after
the third
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
EAST UNION.

ar ID not favor the abandonment of the
present Capitol. I do rot favor the build,
ing Of a new capitol at Portland: and l
do not find any sentiment or Willingness
among the people for such move.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
N EWPORT,

s. z. DYER, master Newport Grange,
writes: Nv are all opposed to changing
the location of the State capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
BURLINGTON.

A. w. BRADBURY. one Of the select
men. writes: Am not in favor of chang
ing the present capital. There is no sem
timcnt in this town for removal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
RIERORO.

J.. A. PERKINS. justice and secretary
pf the NohIebnro Grange writes: Il do
not favor the abandonment of the pres
ent Capitol nor TIE building of new onn
at Portland and | do not find any senti-
ment for il among TIE people here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
NEW BURG.

HON. A. w. KNOWLTON. ex-member
of the Maine Senate, writes: Il am OPP
posed to changing the capital to Portland.
and do not believe there is any sentiment
here in favor of any change"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
MT. DESERT.

| LYMAN Fl. SOMES, town clerk writes
| that lie does not favor the abandonment
of The present State Capitol, that the
| people OF that town 30 not. and would
be unwilling to bear any Of the result
ing expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
BROWNvIllE,

Z. L. CHASE, merchant, answers with
an emphatic NO" to all questions look
ing TO removal of the capital. and as to
to incur additional Indebtedness on ac-
count of removal replies BY ali means
TO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
HERMON.

S. NJ. HEWES, chairman of the select
men, writes: II see no reason for chang
| ing the capital from Augusta to Port
| land. The sentiment here is wholly
against any such change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
GREENVILLE.

A L. FLETCHER, justice, writes
NO" to all the questions, viz. against
removal of the capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WIN1ER VIluE.

REMIE Liable, writes: 81 certainly
obpose any change in the State capital,
and think everybody here would feel the
same way about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
ELLSWORTH,

A. c. HAGEETFIY, yor. answers NO
10 each question and adds: SO far as
can learn the people Of cur CITY are
all opposed to removing the capitol"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
CARk7 Ell.

| LOUIS c. WRITTEN, postmaster
| writes: so far as l can learn. the peD-
| pie here would be unanimously against
| the proposed removal of the capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
BRADFORD,

l.. l.. M'AVOY. master of Good Cheer
Grange, writes: Il am not in favor of
changing the capital and the people of
this and surrounding towns would bitterly
oppose such Il movement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
THOMASTON.

+ p. HILLS, chairman of the selectmen
states that he is not in favor of moving
the capital to Portland; he finds some
sentiment in favor of it.. but does not
willing to bear the additional burden of
EXPENSE it would impose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
pRESQUE ISLE.

CHARLES p. ALLEN, lawyer writes:
.,6uT people are not in favor of any
obange. Let well enough alone, and keep
orlr money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WEST ENFIELD.

the selectmen, writes: I'VE are decided
ly opposed to any such change as Is sug-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
LOWELL.

| j. II. WALKER. chairman of the Sc
| lectmen, writes: II hear no very strong
sentiment expressed either for or against
capital removal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
ExETE Err.

| f. L. GOLIATH, chairman Of the se-
!ectmen, writes: Il am opposed to any
change. The people of Exeter are salts
| ned. TO have Augusta remain the State
| capital"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
VERONA.

n BRIDGES. chairman selactmen.
REPLIES to all of the questions whether
the peopIe of his town favor the re-
moyal of the State Capital: mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
kENDUSKEAG.

ID. C. BUCK. leading citizen of this
town, writes that nobody in his town
favors a change of the capital to Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
ANDOVER.

f. NJ. BAILEY, chairmen of the select
men, Il am satisfied to have the capital
and State House at Augusta and believe
that is the sentiment of my town. l
am opposed to moving it to Portland and
my fellow tOwnsmen are also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
SEDGWICK.

r. c. CLOSSON. master of Segwick
Grange. writes: Neither | nor the PEG.
nle of This town favor the removal or
the capital to Portland. The money. il
spent should go for other needed lm-
provcncnts in the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
GRAFTON.

GRAFTON.
OTIS w. BROOKS, chairman of the,
selectmen. writes: Il am decidedly
against the building of new State House
at Portland. and | think the people OF
this town are of the same opinion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
NEW SW EDEN.
RINGDAHI

w +. RlNGDAHl-, master of the
Grange writes: Probably not one per
ON in this town could be found TO favor
cbange of the capital from Augusta to
portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
CHARLESTON.

II. w. LEACH. member of the board
of seectmen. writes: I'VE are opposed
here to any change in the location of the
capital"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
NO. BROWNSVILLE.

w. Fl. SLOWER. collector and constable
writes in decided opposition to tha
scheme for removing the State Capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
CORN MA.

JOEL RICHARDSON of Corinna writes:
| 1.-THE taxpayers would oppose such a
| change. We have all the burden now We
can carry"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WISCASSET.

WILLIAM TAYLOR. chairman Of the
snlectmen. writes: Il am opposed to the
plan of capital removal AS to sentiment
in favor If it among the people here,
frd none
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
MT, CHASE,

]. A. MDONALD. chairman of the Sc
lectmen. writes: Il do not favor the Port
land proposition and there is no sentiment
wha in this town in behalf of a re-
moval of the capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
PLYM OUTH.

| NJ j. DOW, chairman Of the select
men, writes: 81 do not favor changing
| the capital and there it no sentiment
| whatever in favor of it here"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WASH BURN.

o. X. STORY. master of Washburn
Grange, writes: THE people here are
changing the State capital. They think
Il ont OF reason at the present time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
REED PL.

I W CLIFFORD, member of the board
nj assessors, writes: THE present State
Torse and situation are all right. No
body here favors any change"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
BOWDOINHAM.
secretary raeadAmss

r. F. BUKER. secretary raRadAf6e
Grange writes that he is opposed TO NOV
ing the capital to Portland. and finds no
sentiment in his town in favor Of It.. He
adds that 80 far az he has talked with
some Of the most influential citizens Of
his town, he think they would not be
willing to hear the extra burden such q
move would impose upon them. ~ =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
WELD.

No.: o HOTGHTON writes he is op-
tuyseu TO moving the capital to Portland.
a.. ne hn'ls no sentiment ir favor of ii
a an,sg his townspNople and is sure they
S Suuu not be willing to bear the extra
'a'u'n OF expense it would impose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
HANCOCK,

CHAS. II. WORSTER, chairman select
men, writes that the sentiment of his
community is decidedly opposed to the
removal of the State Capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-12
lEVANT r.

FRANK WHITE, former chairman of
the selectmen. writes: Il am opposed to
any change and believe the people of
Levant as whole are opposed to any
change. even to have the capital come to
Bangor"