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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
DEER ISLE.

p. S. KNOWI.TON. a member OF the
board of selectmen. writes that he is op-
nOSed Ia the removal, and that he does
not find any sentiment among the people
Of his town in favor of the project. Hs
does not think they would be willing to
bear the additional burden of expense it
would impose upon them.
-. WELLINGTON TORREY. chairman
Of the board of selectmen writes, Il do
rpt think it would be advisable to put
the State to such unnecessary expense
He says that he fails to find any senti-
mcnt in his town in favor Of Capital re-
mOval
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
ROcKPORT.

GEORGE II. NJ. BARRETT, chairman
of selectmcn, writes: Il do not favor
abandoning the present State Capitol and
building new one anywhere. L consider
It the most crazy project of the present
Legislature. 1 find no sentiment among
the people of this town in favor of the
removal. In fact, this town and all small
towns in this State have about all the
financial burdens that they can stand
without building new capitol and | be-
ieve that were town meeting called
today, and every voter in town given a
chance to vote, there would not be a cor
porals guard found in favor of the
change. 1t does not seem possible that
any sensible man could favor the project
for moment, unless he thought there
would be a chance for graft in building
the new capitol 1t seems as If every
Legislature during the past IL years has
added one or more burdens to the towns
until now it costs the town of Rockport
to run its municipal affairs fully as much
as it cost the old town of Camden in 1890
L am sorry that l cannot aid the cause
more directly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
lEMOlNE

GEO. E. KING, chairman selectmen
,Mtites as follows: ''In regard to remov-
ing the state capital 70 Portland. / have
talked with good many people in our
Town ana know that they are all opposed
en- with our representative to the Legis-
laIure II he should vote in favor CT it,
Jesse f.. YOUNG. master Of Lamoine
estlY protest against the proposed re-
moval at this time OF the State capital.
am sure large majority of the tax
payers of Lamoine are opposed to this
movement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
HURRICANE ISLE

JOHN c. LANDf.RS. chairman of tho
board Of selectmen writes that he is op-
POSED to moving the capital to Portland.
RE finds no sentiment favorable to such
action among the people of his town, and
does not believe that they would be will
ing to be taxed for such a purpose
4. +. LANDERS, a member of the
board Of selectmen writes that he is op-
posed 10 moving the State capital to
Portland. He finds no sentiment in his
town favorable to such acton. He is
very sure the people there would not b.
willing to be taxed for such purpose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06

spent should go for other needed in
provenicnts in the State
A. Fl. DORITY, chairman of the board
OF selectmen, writes: AS far as | know,
l should think it would be 81 foolish move
to change the State capital, and that Is
the mind of all the people with whom
the money it would cost 10 some better
use"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
BUCKSPORT.

G. W. McALLISTER. P. NJ. writes.
moving the state Capitol and buil5ire ,
new ore in Portland. 7 do not find snV
sentiment among the people 10 any an
precable extent in favor of such rcnop-
al of the capitol. l do not think tha
people of the town want to impose addi
tiondl burden of expense which the hIiId
ing of a new State House would irnnose
uDon them
+. +. SMITH. chairman of the select
questions will say that 1 do not fav.1r
abandoning our present State canitai
neither do / find much sentiment arnonc
the people in favor OF such removal ,The
sentiment / do find comes from thosc who
have served in former legislatures or h,vo
visited Augusta during the sessions Thev
claim that the prices are Il little stiff but
l feel that this should not be considered
Of enough importance to even cause us
TO think Of such an Undertaking. I he-
liave this change would cost the State
s50O,000 rs ] never saw an architect's
plan that had any stopping place drawn
on it, They lead on to infinlty, and have
no end
C. N. CURTIS. master Of Verona
Grange. asked II he favors abandoning
the present capital. answers, NO | do
not" Asked II the people Of his town
would be willing to make any sacrifice
towards such change he answers, De
cidedly No"
FRED N. KEYES. master of Orlard
Grange. writes: The sentiment of ali I
have seen is favorable for Augusta to
remain the capital of our State"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
ELLSWORTH.

HOYT f. AUSTIN. master OF Nicolin
Grange. replies: II do not" favor remov-
al 10 Portland and the people Of that
community do not and would be unwill-
ing that any public improvement should
be sacrificed to that end.
W. c. INGLASS master OF Lake View
Grange in 1906 writes: II do not favor
changing the State capital from Augusta,
and do not believe there is anybody in
this vicinity that does favor It, I have
not yet talked with anybody who was in
FAVOR of It."
BYRON f. DAVIS. master Of Els
worth Grange writes: The people In tn.
favor abandoning the present State capi-
tai and building new one in Portland
do not find any sentiment among them
In favor Of such renewal OF the capital .
A. c. HAGERTHY, mayor. answers NO
10 eac!, 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, 1907-03-06
LINCOLN
ALMA.

II. E. SAWYER. master of Dyer's Val
ley Grange, Whitehead. writes: Your
circular letter of tine 9Th inst. at hand
relative to moving the capital. 10 your
first question, my reply is No. TO the
second question: l Go not think our peo-
pie would favor the removal. TO your
third question, No Why 90 you not
get petitions in circulation to protest
against the removal of the capital: A
good large petition of protest could easily
be secured in the State. That would DO
more than anything else to check tn,
'graiters' in their design on the State
EDWIN Fl. AVERILL. 4 member Of
the board OF selectmen, writes that he Is
not in favcr of moving the capital to
Portland. and he finds no one in his
town who Is. He does not believe the
people there would be willing to be taxed
for such a purpose.
WILLIAM N. TITUS. attorney and
counsellor at law. writes: Your esteemed
favor at hand. l have cinvussed this
town and have over 40 signers on my re-
n'onstrancc and have found from others
circumstances in various sections sec
that l think the signature OF
about every taxpayer viii he had. Surely
no good r.t2SOn has been a,l.-.a-.cN;l tx! :
should warrant Il change of rincrS ON In
an6 ~ proved e"hool system and other m
prov"'nents. The general prosperity OF
the State of Maine will be greatly ad-
vnnced by giving the peHDe new courage
and more cncrgy with the above added
advantages.
GLEN A. JEWETT. chairman Of the
Selectmen, writes: Il do not favor chang
ing the State capital. We need the mon
ey more for good schools and roads"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
SULLIVAN.

F. A. MOVES. master of John Dor-
~ Grange. gays: II do not favor the
r9movul Of the State capital to Portland
nor do I lind any sentiment among tho
people of this town FOR such a step. |
have made several INQUIRIES but havo
change
ARNER c. JOHNSON. State fsh war
dom. writes: 81 have not been able TO see
many people on this matter. but those l
have talked with are not in FAVOR OF
changing the capital TO Portland"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
GOULDS RORQ.

a. r. JOY. chairman of Selectmen.
smrites: II DO not favor moving the cap
t.al 70 Portland and | find no sentiment
IN favor OF it among the people of this
.o"h. Ihey certainly feel that the mon
ey snculd be expended in other public i'm
FRANK S: LIBBY. master OF Cu.hman
orange, writes, that he does not favor
removing the capital to Portland; that
and would be unwilling to stand their
share OF the expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
DEOHAM.

GEO. w. BREWSTER. chairman OF
sei1ctm"n. writes: Il 10 Tot favor chang
Ing the location of the State House to
Portland. The pcopl" OF my town are
much opposed to the change cortemplat-
cd. | believe that u large amount of
money can he profitabiy expended as
STATE aid to road; and schools and other
pub.is improvements rather than in rails
ins taxes for the purpose OF building a
new State House,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WIScASSET.

JOHN E HUTCHINs. master Of the
Wiscasset Grange. writes: NY answer
to al your uestions is NO. I am on.
posed to capital removal and 7 And M
sentiment in favor of il here
EZRA S. PERKINS. trial Justice and
master OF the Huntoon Grange. writes:
being in favor of capital removal viii
not favor it myself and am quite sl,ra
that there is no sentiment for it among
the people here"
c. NJ: LEAVITT writes: II am opposed
to capital removal. I do NOT and nv
sentiment for 1t among the people"
WILLIAM TAYLOR. chairman of tbo
snlectmen. writes: Il am opposed to the
plan or capital removal. As to sentiment
IN faV'r u II among the people here.
frd rome '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MOEHEGAN PI

w. S. STANLEY, chairman OF tho
board Of assessors writes in answer To
the first question: Il dc not See why Il
chanSe Is beneficial to the people now"
70 the second. Ne and to the third
II do not think they have thought 10
consider the change"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WARREN.

J. s: MCDONALD. master Of the War
rem Grange, writes: Il do not favor
do not think the people of this town are
in favor Of building 4 new capital in
Portland. The people Of the town would
not be willing to forego public improve
ments or bear the expense of building a
new State House"
o. A. COPELAND. master Good VIII
Grange, writes: Il do not favor aban-
donlng the present State Capitol neither
d) find any sentiment among the peo-
pie of this town favoring the removal
of the capital, and if the question was
brought to a vote. | believe it would Dc
town of Warren"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
HOPE.

HOPE.
A. NJ. CRAPTREE. n member Of the
hoard of selcctmen writes that he is not
in favor Of moving the State House tn
Portland and that none of his fellow
tovnsmen are. In closing. Mr.. Crabtrei
writes: Il think every voter in town is
against moving the capital
NJ 3. HOBBS. chairman OF selectmen.
writes. 81 am firmly against any legisla-
ton to change the State capital FROM its
present location. We find no sentiment
in the town in favor Of the removal OF
the capital"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
SOUTHPORT.

HOWARD THOMPSON. member of
satisfied with the present location Of the
State capital, and from what I have
heard I do not think the people here
would favor any movement for removal"
lectmen of Southport, writes that ne is
opposed TO the removal of the capital to
Portland, he does not find any sentiment
favorable to the scheme among his towns
men. and thinks they would object to be-
Ing taxed for such a purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
BOOTHBAY

CHARLES CHAPMAN. chairman Of
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 he willing to bear
their share of the burden it would i'm
pose.
BLROE GILES. secretary of TIE Board
abandoning the present State House and
moving the capital to Portland. l do not
find any sentiment here among the people
in favor Of such a project, but rather
there is decided sentiment against the
capital removal 7 do not think the reo-
ole woulG be willing to forego public
improvements which might otherwise
come to then, II the States money wera
not spent In this way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
GUSHING,

GUSHING.
3. l.. STEVENS. master OF Acorn
Grange writes: The sentiment here is
to keep the State House where 1t is and
put all the money the taxpayers will
stand into roads and schools"
w l.. RIVERS, postmaster and secrc-
tary Board OF Health. writes that he is
opposed to the moving of the capital to
Portland; that he finds no sentiment
among the people of his town in favor Of
such action: that he does not think they
would be willing to bear the additional
burden of expense which the building Of
new State House would impose upon
them. He adds if new State House
were ever to be built, he should favor
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WESTPORT.

r. p. COLBY. chairman Of the select
men in 1906. writes: Il do not favor the
movement to abandon the State capital
and erecting new building in Portland.
and do not believe that the movement
ity.'
CITY G. JUDKINS. member Of the
board OF selectmen, writes that he is de-
cidedly opposed to moving the capitaI
to Portland. ut has not" he says, been
I have heard speak OF 1t are against the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
PENOBSCOT

l.. II. CUSHMAN. master Grange 30
in reply to the question do YOU favor
abandoning the present State Capitol and
building new one in Portland?' writes
II do not" Asked if he finds any SEN
timent arrorg the people of Ponobscot
in favor of such removal, nc says: No
NO. No" TIE people of that town. h
says, will be unwilling to bear any addi-
tional burden of expense for such pur-
pose.
]. Il. WILSON. master of Highland
Grange in 1905, writes: Il AM opposed To
moving the capital to Portland and l find
no sentiment here in favor of 1t. l laid
this matter before two oranges of Pat
rons Of Husbandry. representing more
than 20 members and they were unani-
nous In voting that II would be unwise
and inexpedient to make such re-
r. F. LEACH. secretary Of Grange
No. $40. writes that he is opposed to
abandoning the present State capital.
finds no sentiment in support Of such
a proposition, and that none of the peo-
pie would willingly forego public i'm
provemcnts in order TO secure new
capital
II. p. GRINDLE. master OF Rainbow
Grange, writes II am against any
change OF the State capital and tfrnk
very few would indorsc such move"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
WALTHAM.

H. X. HASLAM, chairman OF the board
Of sclcctn."n, writes that he is opposed
N tbc it't Is no 81" scntiment whatever among
the people of his town in favor Of such a
project and that they certainly would
not be willing to be taxed for such pur-
pose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
BOOTHBAY fiARBOR.

o. 8. YATES. second member Of the
board of selectmen writes that he en-
phaticaily objects to the removal of the
State House from Augusta to Portland
any sentiment in his town I'm favor OF re-
nloval and that the people would be un-
willing to shoulder the extra burden of
expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
FRIEND SHIP.

CLAYTON NJ. OLIVER. a member Of
the board OF selectnirn. writes that no
is opposed to moving the capital to Port
such action among the people of his
town. and is satisfied that they would
object 30 being taxed for such q purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06

N u. BARRETT. Of the board of select
NEIL. states tnat he Is not in favor OF re-
moving thc Capital OF the State from Au-
GuSta to foftiand. that none OF his
lUwnsmen are and thlt they would be un-
wiling TO bear additional expense for
such q purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
NORTH HAVEN.

j. n. BEVERAGE, a member of the
board Of Selectmen writes that he has yet
to find single person who is in favor OF
abandoning the present State Capitol and
building a new one. The people OF his
, town he thinks would greatly oppose the
raying Of additional tax for such pur-
Disc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
CRANBERRY ISLES.

LESLIE r. BUNKER. chairman Of tho
selectmea. writes as follows: We arc
not in favor of the removal of the State
House. 1 have heard the matter talked
over among our people and they agree
that II should stay where ii is now II
the State is overburdened with money
and is very anxious to spend some of It
show plenty Of chances where a great
deal of good can be done"
GEORGE w. BULGER. the town clerk
writes that he does not favor abandoning
the present State capitol and building :.
find any sentiment In town in favor Of
such move. In closing, Mr.. Bulger
writes: What people in this town tina.
! have talked with about the maj tier ara
very much opposed to having the State
House removed to Portland. Augusta Is
near The center of the State and 1 think
that is the right place for 1t. l think
Portland wants too much"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
EDGECOhB.

w. A. COCHRAN. chairman Of the Sc
lectmen. writes: Yours OF the 9Th al
hand i'll regard to moving the State
House. am positively opposed to il,
and think l am safe in saying the tax.
payers of our town are opposed, and they
are the ones that should be consulted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
THOMASTON.

+. 3. HILLS. chairman of the selectmen
states that he is not in favor of moving
the capital TO Portland: he finds some
believe the no5nle of The town Wond III" be-
willing to bear the additional burden of
expense it would impose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MT. DESERT.

LYMAN II. SOMES. town clerk writes
OF the present State Capitol, that the
people Of that town 30 not. and would
he unwilling TO bear any Of the result
1rS CXpcEse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
MkRTINICUS ISLE.

ii. j. AMES. chairman OF the asses
removal of the capital 10 Portland, and
that he finds no sentiment among the
people of his town in favor of the pro-
lect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
SOUTH THOMASTON,

G. c. PUTNAM. chairman of the board
of selectmen, writes: Il shall answer
all the questions YOU ask with decided
negative
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
OTIS,

of selectmen, writes that he Is opposed
TO moving the capital to Portland; that
he finds no ono in his town who favors It,
and the people would not be willing to
be taxed for any such purpose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06

move DO not believe the taxpayers
here would be willing to share in the
expense OF such an undertaking"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
NOBLE BORO.

J. A. PERKINS, justice and secretary
of the IIobleboro Grange, writes: II ID
not favor the abandonment of the pres
cnt Capitol nor TIE building of a new ona
at Portland, and / do not find any senti-
meHt for it among the people here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06

whole people and over the whole State
people," ~ '' TAG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
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, 1907-03-06
VERONA.

s d. BRIDGES. chairman selectmen
replies to all of the Cuestions whether
the people of his town favor the re
moval of the State Capital: NO"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
EDEN,

that he has Yet to find any good reason
for removing the capital to Portland. So
Tar as he has conversed with his fellow
towns he has found none in favor
OF the idea but very strong opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
SORRENTO.

SOhnCTN Y.
2. l.. AIKEN. chairman of sclcctmen
says the people of Sorrento are not in
favor OF a new capital at Portland and
are unwilling to hear amy part of this
expense which such Il charge would in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
BROOK NIIIE

w. Fl. SLOWER, collector and constable
scheme for removing the State Capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
SEDGWlCK.

r. c. CLoSSON. master OF Segwick
Grange. writes: Neither I nor the peo-
ME Of this town favor the removal OF
the capital to Portland. The money II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-06
KNOX
APPLETON.

j. F. McCORRlSOT. CHAIRMAN OF the
moving the capital TO Portland. l find
no sentiment IN favor or it in this town"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-03-08
Will OF Abraham w. Kirk.

The will of the late Abraham
W Kirk, of the Sixth election dis
trict of Cecil county was admitted
to probate in the Office of register
of wills at Elkton Wednesday. The
estate, which is composed of both
real and personal, is estimated at
$4,000. His widow, Mrs. Sarah
Jane Kirk, is left life estate in
the home farm near Rising Sun,
and all other real and personal
property is to he equally divided
between his four children, Clarence
A. Kirk, Della G Gibson, wife OF
Perry Gibson, Thomas G. Kirk
and John II. Kirk Clarence A.
and John 81. Kirk, are named as
executors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-03-08
Nottlnaham Band Festival.

The fair and festival held on
Friday and Saturday evenings last
by Nottingham cornet band, in
their new hall building, was a great
success. Despite the inclement
weather on Friday evening the at
tendance was good, but ON Satnr'
day night the hall was packed. the
spacious building being inadequaF
TO accommodate the crowd. Music
was furnished on Friday evening
by Rising Sun Cornet Band, and on
Saturday evening by Oakryn Cor
net Band.
The winners Of the various ar
,icles disposed Of by the band were:
Blankets, Warren Gibson, Rising
Sun; harness, Howard Reynolds,
Rising Sun; sleigh, Harry Hall.
Sylmar; sideboard, Robt. j. Pierce,
Nottingham; rifle, A. L. Brown,
Sylmar; rocking chair, Marshall
Anderson, Nottingham. The net
receipts we've $780, donated to
hand, $65; making total of 1885
cleared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-03-08
William T. MaIster:

William T. Malster, who was
Mayor of Baltimore from 1897 to
1899, died at his home in that city
on Saturday morning, after several
months' illness from paralysis, aged
65 years. His funeral was held on
Tuesday. the body being taken tn
Elkton and conveyed to Bethel
church, near Chesapeake City,
where services we're conducted.
Mr.. Malster is survived by "A
widow-Mrs Anna Malster-and
two daughters-Misses Florence
and Sara Malster. He married
three times The two daughters
were children by his second wife,
who was Miss Florence Hill of
North Carolina. Mr.. Malster mar
ried his third wife about nine years
ago. She was the widow of DR..
Marion l.. Hardcastle, of Talbot
county.
Mr.. Malster was born at Chesa
peake City, Cecil county, on April
4, 1843. His father was jeremiah
MaIster, colonel in the Confed-
federate Army. In the fifties the
future Mayor attended the public
school of Cecil county, his father
then being a school teacher. He
successively tried farming, country
store keeping, candy selling, paint
ing, blacksmithing and carpenter
ing before he obtained employment
on a steamer aud devoted his en-,
ergies wholly to marine machinery.
In 1872 he helped establish an iron
works and ship building yard in
Baltimore and became extensively
engaged in this line of industry.