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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
s.pen.e ana for.so public improvements W

sxpense and foreeo public Improvements
Tor such q purpose.
H. W.. ELWFLL. chairman Of the
noard OF selectmen writes that neither
ne nor any Of his neighbors are in favor
that the people Of Northport would be-
very unwilling to forego public improve
ments and bear the additional expense,
the building Of a new State House would
impose upon them.
u. 9. BLACK, a member Of the board
OF .oeaectmen OF the town of Northport
writes IN answer to the Journals first
auesuon NO.: to the second, NO" and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
HARRINGTON.

F. G. COFFIN, chairman of select
men, writes: Il am opposed to any
change in the State capital and think
all the people here feel the same way
about it. We do not want any addition
al burden of taxation"
FRANK l.. HALL. master Of the Har-
rington Grange in 1906, writes: Il am not
in favor of the scheme to move the CAPT :
tai to Portland, and / find no sentiment
here for 1t. My answer to the third Ques-
ton is no, no. no. The people here would
not want the States money spent for
such a purpose as Il new capital in Port
works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
Barring.

EDWARD CHASE. chairman of the
selectmen, writes: Il do not favor aban-
doning the present capital or moving the
capital of the State to Portland. There
is little sentiment among the people in
this town in favor of it. The people hera
would certainly not be willing to see
money used for this project which ought
to be devoted to needed public works"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
LYMAN.

L. ?. +. WANE writes: II being
member of Thea Godwins Mills Grange
and lecturer at the SANE. l brought
the question before our last meeting
and some of our most influential
members opposed the question ana their
minds were as follows: If the STATE of
Maine has any surplus and are going to
raise more money they had better make
expenditures towards something mora
beneficial than an unnecessary new
CaIitol The State had better do some.
nthig in DISCRIMINATING the brown-tail
MOTH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MACHIAS.

f. c. BRYANT. postmaster. writes. IL
do not favor abandoning the present
Portland. The sentiment OF the people
here Is decidedly against any such
change. They would not be willing to
see the burden CT taxation increased for
such a purpose"
W. +. PARLIN. member of the Sc
lectmen, writes: Il am opposed to NOV
Ing the State capital to Portland. and I
do not find any sentiment in this town
In favor OF it,
DR.. \. l.. SMITH, chairman of the
board of selectmen. writes that he is not
in favor of moving the State capital to
Portland. and finds no one in his town
who is. He thinks the people there
would decidedly object to being taxed for
such purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
NORTH BERWICK.

JOHN c. MURRAY, secretary OF BeaV-
er Dam Grange, No. 472 writes Your
favor in regard to the removal Of our
State House is at hand and would say
that in my opinion the feelings OF the
overN helmingly in favor of retaining the
present location. I brought the matter
up in our grange and found from
lengthy discussion that the sentiment
was against removal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WASHINGTON
ALExAN De r.

G p FLOOD, chairman of the select
men writes Il would say no to any pro-
posal to put the capital in Portland. 1
have talked with many of the people in
town and their answer is also no. 1t Is
all right where it Is now. 1 think every
man in town would sign petition to
keep the capital where it is. l don't SEQ
what object the Senators and Represen-
tatiyes could have in building a new
state House in Portland. 1t would cost
a pile Of money and / don't think that
FIVE hundred thousand is enough induce
ment to move it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06

He saws he finds no sentiment in favor OK
removal among The people of his town;
is very sure that they would not sanction
any such expenditure Of the peoples
money. ,
JOHN KNEELAND. town CLERK:
whites: "AII have talked with are most
decidedly against capital removal The
State House is all right and i'm the right
place We think it would he much better
10 pass the good road Ufii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WELLS.

j. w. JACOBS. master Of the Ogonduit
Grange writes: Il do net favor any
such a thing as capital removal to Port
land and hope YOU will do everything you
can to stop such an expenditure OF the
States money"
H S MILLS road commissioner.
writes: II do not favor moving the cap
itaI to Portland. and of all the people
OF this town l have heard just one
speak in favor of such n project and he
had got the idea that Portland was going
to pay every penny OF expense. I think
our people would rather that the State
should help us build some good roads
than move the capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
COLUM BIA,

HARRISON SMITH. secretary Column
bia Grange writes: Il believe it would
he very hard job to find anybody
around here who is in favor of changing
the capital
f. b. PUFFER, member Of the board
of SeleCtmen, writes that he does not ia
vor moving the State capital to Port
land. neither does he find any sentiment
for such action among the people of his
town. He is sur" they would not care to
bear the additional burden of expense
the carrying out of such a project would
impose upon them,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
TOPSFIELD.

J. F.. HOFF. master OF Grange see
writes: Il am opposed to abandoning the
present State capital and building a now
one In Portland. There is no sentiment
among the people here for such a project
pTovements."
Q. II. TAYLOR, chairman Of the Sc
lectmen returns an emphatic NO. sir,
do not to the question OF whether he
favors removing the capital to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MARSHFIElD.

". S. BOWKER. chairman of select
men. writes: II do not believe ther5
would be one vote in this town in favor
Of the removal of the capital to Port
land
that neither he nor any of his neighbors
as far as he can ascertain are in favor Of
abandoning the present State capitol and
building another in the city of Portland.
He knows that the people of his town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06

kODOL digests what you eat and
quickly overcomes Indigestion, which
is a forerunner of Dyspepsia It is
made in strict conformity to the
National Pure Food and Drugs Law
and is sold on a guarantee relief plan
Sold by John Coughlin. Augusta and
Beane'S Drug Store. Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
RROOkTON.

L. o. DUDLEY. chairman of the select
men, writes: II am in favor of moving
the capital to Portland or some other
city with hotel accommodations. People
here do not believe there will be any
thing come out of this agitation but talk
in it. The capital will remain at Angus
ia. and those that have to go there will
have to pay s. per day for 81 accommo-
da.ionS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WINTERPoRT.

c, c. MOODY. chairman of the select
men, writes that he is opposed to moving
the State capital to Portland. he mos
favor of such action and does not believe
that they would be willing to bear their
part az the extra burden of taxation 1t
would impose upon them
LEONARD CLARK writes that ne
thinks the PEOPLE of his town would be-
''uranimousiy opposed" to moving the
capital to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
EAST MACHlAS.

A. J. HANSCOM. a member of tho
board Of selectmen Of 1866, writes that
he is not in favor OF moving the State
capital TO Portland and he does not find
town favorable to such action, and that
they would not be willing to bear the
extra burden that such a move would
impose upon them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
PRESCOTT,

JOHN SAUNDERS, chairman Of the
selectmen writes: Il am not in favor of
moving the capital to Portland. and 1
can hnd no sentiment here for It. The
people Of this town will favor no s,nh
wildcat scheme. l am certain thev
would not he willing to give up needed
public improvements which such an ex-
pense would make out of the ques-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
NEWFIELD.

GEO. ii. STONE, chairman OF the
school committee writes that he is OPP
posed to moving the State capital to
Portland; that he finds no sentiment IA
vorable to the projecS among the people
q. his town. ami that he does not think
they would be willing to bear their share
OF such an expenditure of the people s
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
CHARLOTTE.

ANSEL w. FISHER, chairman Of the
selectmen, writes: MY answer to all
your questions is No. am opposed to
moving the capital of the State to Port
land and l find no one here who is not
also opposed. The people would NOT be
wiling TO bear any increased taxation
for such project"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
KITTERY,

GEORGE D. BOULTER. master Of Kit
terry Grange. writes that he is not in
capital. nor does he find any sentiment
among the people of his town in favor
Of removing the capital. He adds: II
have not heard any expression either
way" He Goes not think the people of
Iitte-y. would be willing to forego any
public improvements for the sake Of the
removal and would be unwilling to bear
any, additional burden of expense for
such a purpose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
GOODWIN'S MILLS.

MRS LORENZO T. HILL. master of
Goodwin's Mills Grange. writes that she
finds no sentiment among the people of
her vicinity in favor of moving the CAPT.
tai 10 Portland. and does not believe that
they would care to assume the additional
burden Of expense such action would i'm
pose upon them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
STOCKTON SPRINGS,

H. E, sHUTE. formerly chairman, Of
with several Of my townsmen concerning
the moving Of the State capital to Port
land, and everyone l have talked with
seems to think II better remain where
1t Is, therefore I can answer the ques-
tons asked in your letter by the word
NO."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
SACO.

D. w. PERKINS writes: MY grand
fathers advice was to let well enough
alone and upon that precept base my
disapproval of the attempt to transfer
the seat of government to Portland. ana
if that selfishness which actuates de-
sire for everything in sight. and need
for more hotel room is all the advocates
the natter might be disposed Of at once.
Our State does not pay legislative mem
bers salary sufficient to admit OF their
sojourning at a hotel. and ordinary
boarding houses and private families
ought to be abundantly able to accom-
modate them. Augusta was selected for
is, as it seems to me. no good reason
for the present agitation.
DAN ]. FOLEY; farmer. favors re,
moval to Portland and says there Is a
great DEAL Of sentiment among the
Saco people for such removal. Thinks
Portland people will pay great deal
towards expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
LII 3 &c.

THOMAS F. vOSE. secretary Luhec
Grange. writes: Il do not favor the in
to Portland. l find no sentiment here
in favor of change and am positive
that the people here would not be will
ing to submit to any such change. in
volving the expense the State would have
to bear The slO0,000 offered by Portland
would build but very little more than
the basement"
NJ. l.. RUMERY. past master Of the
Grange, writes that he Ia empnatically
opposed to the removal Of the State cap
ital to Portland and that re does not
think the people of his town would en-
matter to my mind. is a gross piece OF
imposition upon the public and should be
overpowered at once. The idea Of spend
ing two or three millions of the people >
money for the purpose Of receiving Ave
hundred thousand dollar bribe!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
SMITHVILLE,

ANDREW b. COLE writes that he is
ready to do anything in his power to
prevent the State capital from being
not the least idea that this present Leg
isiature VIII vote to make any change
l have been through the town and l do
action, so | will answer No to ali your
questions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
CHERRYFIElD,

Z. c. HANCOCK, chairman of the Sc
lectmen. writes: II do not favor the
abandoning of the present State House
or the removal of the capital to Portland.
l DO not find any sentiment here that
does. and 1 do not think that the people
would be willing to have the States
money used in this way. Business OF
more Importance demands attention"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WHITING.

WILLIS II. LEIGHTON. chairman OF
board of selectmen, writes that he is not
in favor of moving the capital to Port
land that there is no sentiment in his
town favorable to such action, and that
the people would not be willing to bear
the additional burden OF expense which
such scheme would impose upon them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
NO Fl PLANTATION.

j. Z. LIBBY. clerk and treasurer and
master of Princeton Grange for 1906.
writes: Il think l can safely answer Tor
our people. We think We are Juggling
about all the burden we can bear at
present"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
PROSPECT.

JOSIAH COLsON. chairman Of the Sc
lectmen OF Prospect writes: II have t.
OF the taxpayers OF this town on the re-
moyal Of the State Capital from Augusta
20 Portland and think il there was
b one in favor Of it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
DENNYSVlIlE,

FRED l.. GARDNER, town clerk.
writes: Il don't care where a new State
house is built when it is necessary to
build new one; but l do think We had
better use the old one as long we can
for new State Houses cost money"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
CEN1ER VlLLE.

w w. INCERSOT. chairman of the
seIectmen. writes. "No sir. d. rot favor
n,oving the capital to Portland The peo-
rle don't favor any such a move. Port
land senators can't be working for the
interests of the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MEDDYBEMP S,

J. l.. MORRISON, merchant. writes: 4
do not favor the idea of moving the cap
ital to Portland. There Is no sentiment
here in favor of a change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
DEBLOiS.

WIN. B. LEIGHTON. postmaster and
chairman of the selectmen. writes: We
arc emphatically opposed to any change
in the State capital. If you think IT IS
needed. send me a remonstrance and i
will get every man in this section to
sign it. We must do everything honor
able to prevent this folly"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
EASTPO

ALBERT GREENLAW, mayor writes:
I find very few people in this city who
are in favor Of moving the capital l do
not think these few would care to fore
go any public improvements or bear any
| expense for new State House."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
CUTLER.

GEORGE GARDNER, chairman of Sc
lectmen. writes: II am decidedly op-
posed to the idea of moving the capital
to Portland and do not believe there are
three rren in town who would favor it.
The people here are satisfied with the
State House where it is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
DAYTON.

CHARLES e. CLEAVES writes: Il do
not favor changing the capital from Au-
gusta to Portland and ! do not find any
sentiment in favor of such project.
do not think they would be willing to
see their hope for aid in needed public
works lessened by such an expense"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MORTIFIED.

JONES V. NJ. SMITH. chairman Of Sc
lectnen. writes: I'VE favor Augusta as
the State capital and see no reason Tor
q change"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
TROY,

DIR. MARK T. DODGE writes: Il
think every voter and taxpayer in this
vicinity is decidedly opposed to any
change In the location of the State CAPT
tai" He double underscores the words
decidedly opposed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
NEWEIELD,

THOMAS BOND, chairman of select
men, writes: Il am opposed to chang
Portla nd and 10 not know OF any sentl-
ment mere in favor OF such It change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
ADDISON.

W. II. MCKENZIE writes that he is
most emphatically opposed to moving the
capital to Portland, as are his fellow
tOWnSmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
TAlMAGE,

ANDREW WILLIAMS, chairman of
me board OF Selectmen. in regard to
v-ry much opposed To moving the state
Capital to Portland"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MACAIAcpNRT

l.. NJ. COLE. master Machias Grange.
writes: There is no sentiment here in
favor of capital removal. Personally l
am decidedly against any change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06

would be very unwilling to bear any adj
ditoral burden of expense LOT such Il
purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
CODYVlJlE Pl.

THOMAS Q. HILL. chairman of thu
hoard of assessors and clerk of Codyville
Plantation writes after each question. Il
do not" which is an expression of tho
people of this plantation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WATERFORD.

JAMES E. GREEN. master CT the Wa
terboro Grange, writes: Your letter re-
as I nm concerned personally l nm
strongly against the removal of the State
House to Portland: but i do find senti-
n,ent in this town in favor OF such a re-
mOyal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MILE RIDG

A. c. LEIGHTON. chairman OF Sc
lectmen. writes: THE taxpayers OF TINS
town are opposed to any change peihs
made in the location OF the State CAPT
, tol"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
Lee DAMON.

S. 3. STANLEY. master OF Lebanon
Grange. writes: II find our people divid-
ed. There are very many more in favor
OF moving the capital than 1 expected to
find"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06

Somebody's always house
hunting, and there is 10
wrong time Of the year =
which to advertise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
LIN ERICK.

FREEMAN STAPLES master of Linn
erick Grange in 1906 writes: In reply to
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-31
.COLORED SINGERS COMING
Tennessee JubiIees viii Appear in
Dallas on Thursday Evening,
january 9.

The next date in the entertainment
course given by Dallas College Will
be filled by the Tennessee Jubilee
Singers, who will appear in this city
Thursday, January 9. This attraction
was not furnished by the Lyceum
Bureau but has been secured by the
College independent Of the regular
course.
The Tennessee Jubilee Singers have
never before been in Dallas, but II
those who have heard them sing may
be believed, they will furnish one OF
the most enjoyable musical programs
that has ever been rendered in this
city. Their voices are well trained
and possess rare sweetness OF
quality and their songs, which range
from the light and melodious chants
of the negro field hand, to the more
complicated and classic compositio
OF the musical masters, are excellently
rendered, and cannot fail to appeal to
all lovers of vocal music.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-31
WANTS 1000 FACTS
j. r. Shepard Is Preparing Valuable
Advertising Matter for Will
Iamette Valley Counties.

J. r. Shepard, the corresponding
secretary OF the Willamette Valley
Development League, is engaged in
the collection of a thousand facts about
the products of the eight counties Of
the Valley. These 1000 statements are
to be made in each case by the producer
himself, so much per acre or such a
product sold for such price. This
region can be made to show the great
variety Of products and the richest
yield Of any part Of the world.
Each county is entitled to have 1876
statements in the collection, and at
least 100000 copies of these statements
are to be circulated in the East in the
next sixty days before the next colon
ist rates are put In effect in March
These statements coming from the pro-
ducers themselves and coming from
each Of the eight counties will result
in the location Of at least $4,000 home
seekers in our valley in the next year.
Send your statement ola big crop, or
yield of fruit or wool clip or profits
from horses, stock or dairying to J. r.
Shepard at Salem, or hand them in to
this Office and we will forward the sal o
to him. This section of the state can
not be surpassed in this line Of infor-
nation and we want a good represen-
tation in the collection OF facts for
advertising the most productive region
In the world.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-12-31
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