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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-28

we do not forget that in his short pas
tefate of scarcely 12 years Mr.. Judd
erected his own memorial, not only in
this church but in this city and in the
State. There are few here, / suppose,
who remember him, but there are, per-
haps, a few who from their childhood
have seine associations and memories
connected with hin-who perhaps,
followed him to Greenwood church"
fer a children's holiday: but when
came here in 1867, Ii or 10 years after
his death, there were few adult mem
bers Of the congregation who had not
known him as a familiar friend, felt
his quenchiess enthusiasm and did rot
still almost worship his memory.
Not only in this church and city but
in the State, the recollection of Mr..
Judd was then fresh and vivid. It was
in Belfast that I heard the story,
which had heard before, of the faith
full hen and her Maynard brood in
his own yard, which for the first time
had enabled him fully to understand
tie parable Of the hen gathering her
chickens under her wing. 1t may hare
been in Kennebunk that heard about
the little coat which Sanuels mother
made for her heayen-selected boy.
The moral was, of course, that ali
mothers, by daily example and teach
ing, are making garments for their
children, which sometimes adorn them
and sometimes, alas, disfigure them.
Il seemed no hearer ever forgot this
sermon. More than once, in Portland,
1 heard of an address that had electro
fed a Unitarian conference in that
charming city. Mr. Judd, it seems, was
not present at the opening Of the Goa
ference, having been called to Balti-
more to speak at the then famous "Au-
tumnal conVention," upon The Birth
right Church. or some other burning
theme. Meanwhile, the Portland con-
ference had reached that weary end
of the second day when all those not
on the regular program rise to q point
of order, or offer a resolution, or make
a motion, or in some way get in
speech. Mr.. Judd, returning with IN
abatad enthusiasm, reached the Port
land conference just at this weary
end and took his seat in the gallery.
The scene may have seemed a little
uninspiring to man burning WIN a
great idea. AT all events there was an
idea burning, and at length Mr.. judd
rose in his place and began a speech
which woke the weary audience from
its slumbers, and which, 20 years ait
erwards, was the only event rernem-
bered at that conference. NO one coulo
quote you anything that was sald, or
tell YOU the subject of the speech; but
the effect was described as something
magical, and the presence OIL the
sneaker seemed like that one inagtnes
OF Elijah or Isaiah. These were some
of the stories which l heard on by ex-
changes in the various Unitarian par
ishes in Maine, nearly so years ago.
AS have said, Mr.. Judd built mas
own memorial, but perhaps we do hon
or to ourselves--we show our appre-
citation of distinguished merit-that
we have desired to come here and UNI
Veil a tablet to his memory. In behalf
of the relatives and descendants OF
Mr.. Judd, it gives me much pleasure
through you, Mr.. Chairman, to present
this tablet to the parish which he serv-
ed with so much devotion and effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-28
LAURA c. HILL.
PERCY V. HILL.

These generous contributions were
soon followed by others, Mrs. j: Man
chester Haynes pledging $40, 900 to the
endowment, providing that an endow-
ment Of at least $4,000 be raised; Nv.
II. and G. p Gannett pledged $4,000:
Hon. Charles A. Milliken $500; United
States Senator Edwin c. Burleigh
$500; John e. Liggett $4,000; Joseph II.
Bridge and Mary NJ Edwards of Bos-
ton and members of the Blaine fam
lily $1,000 and others followed with
smaller contributions. The pledging of
the fund was soon followed by the
purchase Of the Staples t and the
first work upon the building was COM
menced June 10, 1918. The building has
already been described in detail, and
better than that, it stands complete in
Its entirety, handsome in style Of arch
itecture, well adapted to the purpose
for which it was intended. well con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-28

In Whose Memory Was Dedicated Sun
day the Handsome Tablet in the Unita-
rian Church.
solo by Harry Chamberlain: accept
ance in behalf Of the congregation by
Hon. E. E. Newbert, hymn, sermanette
and response by Rev. Paul S. Phalen;
offertory, hymn, the Lords prayer,
nunc dimittis, benediction and post
lude
Immediately after the presentation
by DIR. S. C. Beach, the door opened at
the right of the pulpit and little Mar
garet Beach, escorted by her father
DR.. Sylvester Judd Beach, entered;
and while the organ was being played
softly approached the tablet Her
face wore a beautiful smile as she
pulled the cord which let the veil over
the tablet drop down into her arms,
and she turned and carried it away.
Miss Margaret is the great-grand-
doughter of Sylvester Judd and is
named for the book Margaret" which
he wrote.
In the congregation were four gen.
erations Of Judd blood: Miss Peninnah
Judd, a sister to the man in whose
memory the tablet was dedicated: the
presentation was made by Dr.. S. c.
Beach, who married the daughter of
Sylvester Judd; DR.. S. ]. Beach the
formers son; and the latter's daugh-
ter. Miss Margaret Beach.
The addresses of DR.. Beach. Hon. L.
e. Newbert and Rev. Mr.. Phalen were
in part as follows;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-28

The dedication of Augustus hand
some Y. NJ. c. A. building Saturday
evening in the presence of large
gathering Of the city's people marked
the realization of hopes that had long
been cherished by one and all Of those
Augusta people who have the city's
interests at heart and who feel for
the welfare of her coming generations,
and gives to the city an institution
which will eT er be a source of pride.
No public institution which has been
established in Augusta in years has
attracted greater amount of general
interest than has this beautiful build
ing which now stands completed and
this interest has been manifest even
since was begun the work of demol-
ition of the Staples house, known also
as the old jail house, at the corner of
State and Winthrop streets, on the
site of which the new structure stands.
The subject of a Y. NJ. C. \. build
ing for Augusta dates back for a num-
Der Of years. 1t might be said that the
movement took definite form four years
ago, when at banquet, Sept. 20, 1910.
of the Augusta Board of Trade. held
at the Augusta House, Frank g.
Harrington. now president of the as
ISOLATION, spoke on the subject of such
building for Augusta. His speech
was received with enthusiastic ap
prevail. and Nov. 10 of the same year
a citizens meeting was held in the
aldermen's room, when the matter
was thoroughly discussed. It was de-
cided to appoint a committee to in
vestigate and after due consideration
to make recommendations, and early
in December of that year the COM
mittee was announced as follows: Hon.
John f. Hill. Hon. George E. Macom-
Der, Frank G. Harrington, w. d.
Hutchins, E. A. Hussey, ]. r. Town
send and Norman L. Bassett.
Tho committee from time to time
held meetings aid considered the sew
eral questions-what was needed in
the way of a building, the possible To-
cations, the cost, the method of rails
ing funds, etc. 1t was apparent that
large sum of money would be requir-
ed to erect such a building as was
wanted and place it on a sound sus-
tanning basis. Governor Hill had at
the first meeting of the committee
pledged an initial sum and shown
strong interest in the project, but the
committee felt that not until definite
plan of lot. building, cost, ETC., could
be agreed upon should the movement
to accomplish the purpose be placed
before the public.
Early in the spring of 1912. at one
Of the meetings of the committee Mr..
Macomber stated that he would con-
tribute $4,000, and shortly after came
the following letter:
Augusta, Me-, May IA, 1912.
Gentlemen-In memory of John F.
Hill, we will build Y. M. c. A. build
ing at a cost not exceeding $50, 900, on
condition that suitable lot be pro-
vided for it and an endowment fund
raised Of at least $4,000.
He believed that this city needed
such an institution and wished to see
ii established. We trust that this COM
munication will lead to the early real
ization of his wishes and of our own.
Yours very truly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-28
bronze TABLET DEDICATED
AT THE UNITARIAN CHURCH

Sunday Morning, to the Memory of Sylvester
judd Pastor of the Church from 1910 Until
1853 Exercises Are Both Interesting and
Impressive Tablet Unveiled by Little Miss
Margaret Beach, Great Granddaughter of
DR. Judd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-28
DR.. S. C. Beach

1t is great privilege that is &C
corded me to be permitted TO share in
this festival-the commemoration of
the brightest name, as well as the
dearest. in the aunals of this church.
IL has been a pleasure in which we
have all sharea to place upon these
walls q memorial of Mr.. Judd, but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-28
HANDSOME Y. NJ C. A. BUILDING IS DEDICATED
SATURDAY EVENING WITH IMPRESSIVE EXERCISES

to William
T.. Among he Speaker Athletic Exhibitions
Be Zach Evening '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-28

devoted followers. sympathy, friend
mess and enthusiasm We're strong
traits In Mr.. Judd's character which
found their way to many heart
which needed just such attentions. and
responded in kind.
When Mr. Judd came to Augusta, he
found the church as many Of you know
in rather unhappy state. 1t was not
large and Was supported in part by
contributions froru the American Uni
tartan Association. Then, too, it has
suffered froru unfortunate and unhap-
ypy leadership, 1t lacked what we call
unity ard cohesiveness. as spiritual
body. II had no definite religious pol
icy, It was apparently more Of social
association than real church. To this
condition Of affairs Mr.. Judd came
with his youthful enthusiasm, his
trained mind, and above all with his
strong and deeply spiritual persona
ity. 1t was not long therefore before
his influence began to be felt in the
church, then in the city and finally
through the state and to a limited ex-
tent throughout the denomination Had
il not been for his early death. and
also for his deliberate Withdrawal
from any seeking for prominence in
the denomination more would nave
been heard of Sylvester judd In the
couscils Of our church and his great
gifts and power as a spiritual leader
would have been known far beyond the
limits which death and his own re-
serve placed upon him.
1t is 20 small honor for one 10 belong
to the church. to which such man gave
the best that was In bin for Ii years,
and to which he gave prominence. not
only through his work as a minister and
a citizen, but also through his achieve
ments as an author, which brought hiu.
great and far-reacbins fame. AS ne
served this Church so we'll and faithful
ly. raising it, spiritual power and force
In the community. so we who are inner
itors Of it's privileges and blessings are
made responsible for Its continuation.
With gratitude and with jay we accept
and dedicate this table, to great man
Continued on Paoe 3-CoIumn a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05
HUMANE OFFICER SHOWS
47 CASES INVESTIGATED;
MANY ESSAYS RECEIVED

Humane officer Abraham Moore
reported that he has investigated AZ
cases during April. Two persons
were notified that they must take bet
ter care OF their animals investiga-
ton of three cases of neglect of fam
lilies were made, two horses were
ordered taken from work on account
OF weakness and sores, one arrest
was made for cruelty TO animals, two
lost children were taken home, ten
animals were destroyed and a num-
Der of dogs were ordered confined.
More than so essays on humane
subjects have been written by school
children in the city and country in
the contest being conducted under the
auspices OF the Humane society. The
contest closes May Is. The society
is printing a number of palm leaf
fans on which the motto BE Kind to
Animals" is being written.
The South Bend Humane society
receives frequent reports from small
towns and cities in surrounding terri
tory telling OF cruelty 10 animals and
children. Literature and correspond
ence has generally readjusted conGi-
Tions. plan TO increase the men,
bership OF the society has been start
ed and Mrs. Nora T. Cause is expected
I'm the city in the near future to be-
gin a membership campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05
TWO DIVORCE SUITS
SMASHED ON ROCKS
Lawyer Serving Two Clients and Tn
clean Hands of Plaintiff Grounds
of Dismissal BY Court.

Two divorce cases went on the rocks
in the superior court Tuesday, that of
Jennie Seymour against Bruce Sey-
mour being thrown out for insufficient
service, and a decree being denied to
Margaret A. Fischer in her suit against
William +. Fischer. APPARENTLY on the
old theory that "he"-Or she-"that
cometh into equity must come with
clean hands.
1t appears that counsel for the
plaintiff in the Seymour case, desiring
to prevent the accumulation of un-
necessary costs, secured from the de-
PENDANT a waiver of service which was
filed along with the complaint. The
court upon discovery of the pro-
cedure held that the waiver was equiv
alent to no service at all on the theory
that zone lawyer cannot serve opposing
litigantS".
In the Fischer case cruelty was al
legged by the plaintiff, the defendant
filing a cross bill and alleging adul-
terry. No affirmative relief was asked
in the cross-bill, but the proof appears
to have been sufficiently strong &c
head off a decree TO the plaintiff.
Albert L. Evans has applied for g
divorce from Mabel Evans, his wife
alleging abandonment and desertior
since Easter Sunday, 1912. The couple
were married Nov. 25, 1911.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05
SWIMMERS COMPETE
AT "Y" THURSDAY FOR
I THE MITCHELL TROPHY

Plans for the aquatic meet TO be
held at the i NJ. &. a. pool Thursday
night when local swimmers viii con-
test for the DR.. II. +. Mitchell silver
cup and medal. have been completed
ny j. 3. Miller. physical director. The
public. including ladies. will be invit-
ed 20 attend the championship tourney
which will be held free of charge.
The event promises to be the best
contest ever held at the local associa-
ton. as several brilliant local swim
mers have signed up for the event.
More than Is men will contest and the
events are Of unusual interest There
will be six events and the points will
be divided equally among each. They
are: 40 yards; 40 yards on the back;
plunge; neat and fancy diving; 100
yards; and go yards.
The winner OF the meet will have
his name engraved on the Mitchell
cup. To secure possession of it he
must win the championship three
times. The cup was purchased by the
physician last year while he was in
England and is now on exhibition at
the association lobby. The annual
winners will be given silver medals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05
BERRIEN SPRINGS

Rev. and Mrs. j. A. Burkett have
returned from LOgansport, Ind.
where they have been spending the
winter with their daughter, Mrs.
Mrs. John Boyle returned Satur-
day from a few days visit with her
mother in Sandwich, Ill.
The Aid society of the United
Brethren church met in the church
parlors riday afternoon.
Aaron Hendleman has returned
from a few days business visit in Chi
cago.
Miss Jennie Burton visited relatives
in Benton Harbor Saturday.
The w. +. NJ. s. of the NJ. T.. church
met in the reading rooms Friday af-
ternoon.
Samuel Colvin is the new clerk in
kephart's drug store.
The chicken pie supper served by
the EpWorth league in the reading
rooms Saturday evening was well pat
rOnized and $500 was realized from
the proceeds. This sum will be used
for foreign missions.
Clifford Billiard of Gary Ind. is a
visitor at the home of his uncle. DR..
w. F. Billiard.
Mrs. Jonathan Taylor and Mrs.
William Hutchins of Fremont, Ind.
and Miss Sarah Wicoff of Battle
Creek. were called here by the death
Of their uncle. ]. c. Wicoff, last week.
j. w. Terrell and daughters have
returned from Mishawaka. where
they moved a few weeks ago with the
intention Of making that their home
The illness of Miss Nettie Terrell
caused a change in their plans and
they returned TO their home here.
A. II. Mcdonald Of Benton Harbor
was a business visitor here Saturday
Mrs. George w. ClaypOOl visited
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. How
ard in Niles. Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. l. Peoples and chill
dren. of Dowagiac, were weekend
visitors at the Charles +. Storick
home.
The members of the @. A. r. held
their regular meeting Saturday ar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05
GRAND JURY WILL NOT
PROBE LAKEvILLE FIRE
Prosecutor Declares There is Nothing
10 Arson Story and Denies Sub
mission of Case.

Contrary 20 reports that the May
grand jury in session since Monday
IS TO make an investigation OF the
burning Of the William Fuchs saloon
at LaI<eville. on the theory that the
arson trust" has been operating in
that vicinity. and that the fire was
OF incendiary origin. Prosecutor
Chester r. Montgomery stated that
the matter had not been. and would
not be brought TO the jury's attention.
There is nothing TO it," said the
prosecutor. The matter was investi-
gated by the state fire marshal. not
federal officials. as asserted, and the
suspicious all fizZled out Contrary
10 my saying / have any evidence
against the Fuchses i have said right
along that / had none. l have said
repeatedly that it would not be sub
mitted TO the grand jury. 1 repeat II
now. There is nothing at Lakeville
10 investigate"
The main cases with which the
grand jury will have 10 tussle are
those OF Floyd Fifer and Joseph
Smith, alleged n .rderer and accom-
plice respectively. in the killing Of
Emanuel Fink; Henry Zoss accused
Of shooting Clifford Kinch in defense
o. his sister: Constantine COprenes.
Mishawaka. on the charge Of assault
with intent 10 kill his father-in-law.
George Jacobs. and Joe Verde. also
OF Mishawaka, said TO have shot and
killed Giovanni Flori in a drunken
brawl at Mishawaka-
The grand jury consists Of Henry
Korn. German township; Ernest
Wagner. Madison: NJ +. Aldrich.
Warren; Barney GOppert. Lincoln; AL
bert Fritz, Penn, and William Lott.
Pen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
From the Records Of the Indiana
Title n Loan o..
Title n Loan o..
Brought forward s2S,944.

Brought forward $2S,944.
Matilda Nj. Bourbon TO Frederick
Drechsel, tract of land in Portage
township, 81.
American Trust Co, executor to
Sarah +. Messed, a tract of land in
German township, S2,166.66.
Nellie NJ. Jackson to same as next
above $1,0S3.34.
Don't Publish, 81.
Don't Publish. 81.
Lucinda Kring, ct al, to Elizabeth
Stout, part of Lot 1872 Wenger's 9TH
Add, $415.
Lucinda Kring. guardian, 10 same,
same as next above S92.22
Same TO Same, same as next above,
SG.074.
William J. Herring and wife TO
Solomon II. Thornton, lot 3, block
81, Lawrence * Battelrs Add TO
Mishawaka, $4,000
Mabel TreanOr Wood and heirs to
Elizabeth Slough. lot 1872, A. G..
Cushing's 9Th Add, S937.6S.
William G.. Jackson, ct al, to
Charles Milburn Flair, Lot IA, Yer
non Heights. SITS.
Realty x Construction Co. 10
Jacob Flodard. lot 154 Realty and
Construction Co.'S 2nd add. $500.
st. Joseph Loan < Trust CO., TT.
10 Rosa NJ. Willard, lot 80, Huey'S
Heights.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05
PENAL FARM WILL
CENTER ACTIVITY
OF STATE OFFICIALS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
practically all big cities Of Indiana
and surrounding states for the prod
ucts of the farm and will give an
easy channel for carrying supplies
from the farm either from Indianap-
oils st. Louis, Louisville, Chicago, or
points east.
Give Transportation Back.
Under the Indiana laws, il is neces-
sary for the state to give transporta-
ton to prisoners being released from
penal institution to the city or town
which they were incarcerated. Inc
easy access of the railroads to the
penal farm will take care of this sit
uation nicely, it is said.
Under the present plans of the
penal farm commission, the state
probably will purchase a small en-
CINE and perhaps a few cars. for use
within the confines of the prison farm,
which is three miles long. This en-
CINE Will be used in switching and in
transferring prisoners from one por-
ton OF the farm to another.
The finest stone for bodybuilding
rapidly will become one OF the big
assets Of the place, the commission
ers believe and there is a ready mar
h0' iii OuSh Out tHlS state ana a0J0ln-
ing states for stone in all forms In
diana farmers rapidly are coming to
realize the great benefits that accrue
to them if they use some sort of
fertilizer. The limestone fertilizer
rapidly is becoming recognized as one
of the greatest soil-building fertilizers
on the market. The new penal farm
will have practically an unlimited ca
pacity for the output of this material.
Commission members believe that
the farm, within a few months Of the
start Of its activities. will harbor at
least 500 inmates. The members of
the commission were: G.. A. Shide-
Ter. Marion; DIR. S. +. Smith, Rich
mond, (chairman); Willis Hickam,
Spencer, and Capt. W. II. Hart. In
dianapolis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05
RIVER PARK.

The Epworth league Bible class met
Monday evening in the Sunday school
room Of the church. Following the
lesson study, the annual election of
officers took place. Those elected
were: Miss Esther Ward, president;
Miss Bertha Hackenberg, first vice
president; Miss Valley Miller, second
vice president; Mrs. Frank Wolfe,
third vice president; Miss Gertrude
Metcalf, fourth vice president; Miss
Margaret Morris. secretary; Miss LII
liam Nelson, treasurer; Miss Blanche
David, organist; Miss Ruth Rogers,
assistant organist.
Mrs. Wade and children have re-
turned to Detroit, Mich, after visit
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Whitman. of
Berrien Springs, Mich, have returned
after a visit with their daughter, Mrs.
+. r. Whitcomb, of S. Nineteenth st.
q Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dixon and
children. and Clyde Johnson. motored
TO Kalamazoo, Mich, Sunday. where
they were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Miller.
The r. p. f. club has been post
, poned until Thursday, May IA, when
they will meet with Mrs. Frank Koch
| enderfe.. of Smith st.
Paul Straub is i'll at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. William Schock, S.
Mrs. Loisa link has returned to
Granger, Ind, after a visit with her
| daughter, Mrs. Fred Miller, of y.
| Eighth ST
Frank Rupe and family Of \. Ninth
ST., are packing their household goods
and will move to Muncie, Ind, some
time this week.
Mildred. the little daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. John SandhOvel, Of y. Sew
Qrafh CT NJ
with lysol yesterday morning, is get
ting along nicely. The burns are not
so severe as at first thought, and the
the child is playing about the yard
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Hyatt enter
| tanned a number of South Bend friends
yesterday at their home on y. Seventh
| st.
The Bible class of District No. /,
will meet Thursday evening with Mr..
and Mrs. starr, on Fifth st.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shear have
returned TO Woodland after a visit
here.
The Needlecraft club will meet
! Thursday with Mrs. Roy Gengrich, OF
Mishawaka av.
Jesse May, of Minnesota, is visiting
| friends here.
The teachers and scholars Of the
kindergarten department Of the River
Park school enjoyed a May walk yes
! terday 10 Pottawattomie park, where
| they gathered wild flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward DeBuque. of
9. Fourteenth St, entertained at dinner
yesterday in honor Of Jesse May, OF
| Minnesota. Covers were placed fol
| eight.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Smell. of Toledo
| O., have moved in the Foster resi-
! dence on Mishawaka az. and Sixth st
| Orvill son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
| Cobb. Of S. Eighth St. is i'll.
| John Gardener OF Louisville. Ky.
| is visiting River Park friends thi.
week
Mothers day will be observed in the
River Park Methodist Episcopal
church next Sunday