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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19
GOLDEN CROSS +.
CLOSES SESSION;
HAS BIG ASSETS.

Portland, Me-, May 1s.-The session Of
the Supreme Commandery. U. o. G. C..t
was brought to close today with the
reading of the reports Of the treasurer
4.
and trustees, which showed assets Of $la1 :.
600 over all liabilities. The committee on
state Of the order, at Its own motion, was.
abolished, and It's duties transferred to-
the executive committee. An invitations,
to meet in New York next year was sx-;
tended by Grand Commander Charles !,
Knapp Of that state, sS.--s-~. !
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19
A Nomination

The nomination by Gov. Curtis of
James D. Maxwell as clerk of the Ban
cor municipal court was posted early
Thursday at the Executive department
at the State House.
Mr.. Maxwell is native of Bangor
and was a student at the University
of Maine Law school. He after grad
uatiOn in 1908 opened an office at Is
land Falls. where he practiced until
about two years ago, when he removed
10 Bangor, where ne tas since resided.
He is about 80 years of age and mar
red
He succeeds tho late Robert 3. Cook
soon, who was appointed in 1912 by
Governor F. W. Plaisted and who re-
Gently died
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19
Chief Inspector Soule
on Inspection Work

1.-The work Of drugs inspection was
largely delegated to one inspector and
this arrangement has proven satisfac-
tory" says A. NJ. G. Soule of Augusta,
the chief of the Bureau Of Inspection
On the enforcement Of the pure food
laws, in his annual report which was
recently filed with the governor and
council.
Continuing Chief Soule says:
1.-THE drug stores have not been en-
tirely neglected, however. by other in
spectors when performing general in
spection work. but the consistent use
of the tabulated form of report for
lcentinusd N Pane 12-celumn q.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19
National Guard

Inquiries are being received every day
at the office of the adjutant general con-
cerning the new federal arrangements
whereby enlisted men of the National
Guard may take the examinations for en-
trance to the Military Academy at West
Point. General Presson is much interest
ed in the plan and is confident that the
Maine Guard can and will send as prom
Using candidate for the appointment as
any state in the Union.
Six of the officers of the National
Guard, Of the Portland companies, gave
freely of their time and services in the
instruction given the 'citizen soldiers of
the Portland business mems military
class during the winter and the pupils.
who have been studying discipline and
tactics, appreciate the fact. To show that
appreciation the pupils have recently pre-
sented to each Of the six officers hand
some silver wrist watch, with gray.
black and russet straps to match the
changes of uniform. The officers to re-
ceive watches are Capt. Hall. Capt. Besse,
Capt. Fogg. Capt. Hobbs. Lieut.. Mosley
and Lieut.. Houghton.
The committee representing the pupils
was composed Of Sidney st. F. Thaxter,
Leonard Wilmington and Roger V. Snow,
and this committee sent with the gifts the
following letter:
''The instruction received has been ben
eficial in every way. but II nothing more
had been accomplished than a better un-
derstanding of the work and aims Of the
National Guard and an increased interest
in military matters and national defence
on our part, the work which you have
done with US would be we'll worth while.
1--WE realize, as we did not before, the
difficulties that have lain in your path,
and the ability that you have brought to
your work which has resulted in efficien-
cy in spite Of handicaps. The unselfsh
spirit which the officers Of tho National
Guard give to their labor should find .
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19
Late Nominations

The following nominations have been
made by Gov Oakley c. Curtis and post
ed under date of May II on the bulletin
board at the executive department at the
State House:
Trial Justice-Benjamin F. Curtis, Rich
mond:
Chairman Board of Registration Of vot-
ers, Saco-Benjamin F. Jose, Saco.
Notaries Public-Fred P. Sargent, South
Gouldsborough; Alvoid E. Cushman, Ban
gor.
Justices Of the Peace-William c. Nc
Donald. Portland; o. g. Tarbox. Calais,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19

hearty response from all those who be-
lieve that this country is worth protecting
and defending
The interest in the work Of the Nation
al Guard is well illustrated by the at
tendance at the United States examina-
ton held last week in Portland, when Isl
candidates took the examination for first
class gnnners and $50 the examination for
second class sunEers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19

the letter written by Mr.. Remission ir
Offering the flag to the State for safe
keeping, pathetic as it is in reminding
Boothbay Harbor, Me-.
April I. 1916.
Adj. Gen. of Me-,
Augusta Maine. =
Sir:
In the war of 81 and 65, I was a,
member of the 5th Me. Regiment, 1st,
lieutenant of Co. D, and was made a
prisoner and remained so IA months.
I now have in my office in case 3
feet, inches long. % inches wide. and
inches deep, with glass door, nag
made of the shirts of soldiers and
sailors there confined.
Now, at so years, l have no safe
place to deposit it. / would like to
give 1t to the State, where it would
be cared for; safe from fire and relic
hunters. if it would be received. Will
it be acceptable? 1 have several cards
explanatory of the relic, copies of the
enclosed, which may accompany il, II
shipped.
With great respect, / am, ~,
Yours truly,
GEORGE B. KENNISTON.
neatly printed card has for years told
the story of the flag as it reposed in the
glass case at Mr.. kenniston's home in
Boothbay Harbor and was sent here with
the flag. 1t bears the following:
This flag was made from the shirts
of our soldiers and sailors hold a.
prisoners. of-war at Salisbury, N. c.,
in 1862. There was an organization
of the prisoners to overpowsr the
guard, seize their arms and to 90
through to East Tennessee; but an sx.
change rendered the attempt unneees.
sary. Exchanged at Harrison's Land.
ing. Va, Aug. II, 1862.
The above picture of the flag is by the
courtesy of Curator Thomas A. James,
who values the relic as one Of the very
best and finest Of the many valuable
ones in the splendid collection in the
State Museum, Of which he is so proud.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19

The Several Forest Fires Maine Woods All Reported Exngus
edJames Maxwell Named Clerk of Bangor Municipal Court
Fish and Game Maters-Federal ements-In.
dusta Accident Commission Several Hearings
Guardsmen Will Try for West Pont-Pubc Utilities Cases-Kenne-
bee Waters Forestry Wardens Inspection
reau Tells of the Work-Chat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19
Public Utilities.

The following matters have been
among the recent pieces of business to
come before the Public Utilities Com
mission.
Newport 1t. & Power Co.
The Public Utilities Commission has
ordered hearing to take place at its
office at the State House, Augusta on
Tuesday, June 6. at 10 A. NJ. on the
petition Of the Central Maine Power
Co. Of waterville fo- authority to pur-
chase the capital stock of the Newport
Light & Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19

p. o. Red Beach: Frederick Bogue East
Machias; Robert Payson, Portland; Scott
Wilson, Portland NJ. L. Durgin, Milo;
Eugene L. Bodge. Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19
Fish and Game

The extensive and very valuable COL
lection of birds. nests and eggs gath
cred during many years by Frank A.
Noble of Augusta has been added to
the State museum, loan d by Mr.. No
bic, the change being necessitated by
The change of owners hip of the build
ing formerly occupied by Mr.. Mobiles
Office. 1t is one of the finest private
collections in the country and is
splendid addition to the museum ex-
nlbts. 1t was catalC gued by Mr.. No
bic as he made additions to it, the
cook showing the name of the speci-
men. date obtained, where, from whom,
It's condition and notes about the char
acterstcs.
The Inland Fish ard Game Commits
ZION thought perhaps the list might
De Of interest to the Biological De-
partment at Washington and accord
lnsly sent a copy there. That it is ap
Necated is indicated by the follow
ing letter from II. W. Henshaw, chief
VI lhe Bureau of Biological Survey, to
'halrman Harry B. Austin:
No'es regarding the collection recent
y leaned your department has been
ieceWed. The memorandum containing
ulese notes has enabled us to obtain
ua'a which We are very glad indeed
" nave to add to oar files of informa-
aoh concerning birds
uulde Alfred L. Stevens of Rome
vas a caller Thursday at the Fish and
'ame Department.
'eeent callers at the State Museum
,,,,VVfulng to the visitors register were
m,, m' ana Mrs. ]. Arnold Kershaw Of
u."duelphla; ~ Miss n. D. Snow Of
crA,hfop; e. F. Lemeaux Of South
y, "'lliam a. Whiting, in charge Of the
s.i'nouth -. fish hatchery. reported to
Wv s department Thursday that the
,s4 w." ot Wednesday had badly washed
,r e aam and was still so high that it
,.a as impossible to ascertain the ex-
"'' OF the damage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-19

William Lincoln Palmer of Boston and
Winthrop, Mass, was recent caller at
the State library, coming to present a
copy of palmer Pedigree of William
Lincoln Palmer" Mr.. Palmer Is a native
of Portland and we'll known worker
along genealogical and historical lines
and member of all the leading societies
engaged In that work. He is a frequent
visitor at our library.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
SPRINGFIELD.
April ?

Miss Bell Montgomery of Guy spent the past week here, the guest of her sister. Mrs. West McNutt.
 Miss Ruth Wilder did shopping in Morrilton one day the past week.
 B. o. McClaren finished his term of school at Sardis Friday and re- turned to his home here Saturday.
 Mrs. w. A. Berry and children of Conway visited relatives here the past week.
 Dr. !. J. Stephens and family are moving to Conway this week. We regret very much to lose them but wish them success in their new home.
 Ben Stephens and Marion Me Claren were visitors at Sardis Fri day night.
 Miss Alice Berry of Conway spent Saturday and Sunday here, the guest of her parents. Miss Alice has been recently reelected n toach third term in the Conway high school.
 The band boys went serenading Saturday night and rendered some splendid music.
 Miss Cleo Moses entertained a few of her friends with delightful party Saturday evening.
 April 25.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
MT VERNON.
April :

Easter was a quiet day here. We only had Sabbath school with small attendance. Most of our people having gone to Red Bluff, few miles east of Romance to spend Easter. This is the young peoples favorite outing place. They can gather wild flowers to make button hole boquets and tell the old, old story-also listen to the enchanting songs of the birds of the forest and let cupid" have his way about things generally.
 Mrs. Rogers, with a number of her smaller pupils went to the Ussery Spring, one mile southeast or town, for an Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. During the hunt Sam Adkisson was bitten on the hand by a snake, but so far the wound has caused him little trouble.
 Miss Vera Brogan spent Sunday
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
BAILEY'S CHAPEL.

Health is good at this writing in this section.
 We are having some cold weather after the hail storm last Thursday. The cold weather has stopped cotton planting for a few days.
 We are getting a fine -tand Of corn in this part if the corn fleas don't ruin it; they are working on 1t badly now.
 The people here are all pretty well up with their work and have got their ground worked up in as fine shape as 1 ever saw.
 Rev Robt. Reedy filled his appoint ment here Sunday. He was accom- panied by Rev. Harmon of Nilonia, who gave us two fine sermons.
 There will be children's day here some time in June. The children will begin practicing on the program this week.
 Rev. Ava Goode will preach here Sunday on Infant Baptism. All are invited to come and bring their Bi- bles.
 w. C. Bailey is fixing to take a two or three days fishing spree down on Adams Lake.
 April 26.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
SUNNY GAP.

We are having some fine weather and the farmers are making good use of it.
 Planting cotton will be the order of the day for the next week.
 Easter was a fine day and every body seemed to enjoy themselves The Sunday school children enjoyed an egg hunt at MT. Sohn's.
 There was nice crowd out a, Sunday school and singing Sunday afternoon. We had some good music The Baptists have have just pur- chased new organ for the church.
 The people did quite lot of work on Old Liberty cemetery last Thurs day. but owing to the rain did not get through. They will meet the first Saturday in May to finish the work. Everybody come and bring dinner. There will be preaching 1T the evening by Rev. J. o. Cantrell.
 Bishop Crook and wife of Caney visited Marvin Johnston and wife lof this place Sunday. Several of the neighbor womer spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Lillie Woodworth.
 The singing at Jim Jones' Sunday night was enjoyed by all present.
 April 26.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26

blown down, but TO damage done to houses or barns that we know of. ] E. Blessing and Claud Tubbs went to onway on business one day last week.
 The good women of this communi- ty met with Mrs. Hester Blythe one day last week, set the quilts together and made preparations for quilting them. These are the quilts to be sold next Saturday night in connec- tion with the box supper to raise funds to paint the school house Come, everybody and let's have a good social time.
 1 Cotton planting will soon be the order of the day here. Everybody seems to be pretty well up with their work so far. But, say, boys, cotton may be 20 cents next fall. so if you neglect any Of the crop let it be the corn and hay crops. Old Beck will have to go hungry and the good wife will have to sell off the chick ems, but you will have the name of making big cotton crop. Then your credit merchant will pat you on the back and say good boy" to you.
 Brit Wofford and family spent Sunday with J. W. Venable and fam fly.
 Rev. Goode preached at the Chapel to quite crowd of appreciative hearers Sunday night.
 E. Blessing lost wagon sheet and two quilts between Conway and the Dunn lane one day last week. The finder would confer great favor by returning the same to Sales wagon yard or s. G. Smiths store and get pay for your trouble.
 With all our boasted civic right eousness and civilization we notice the sly work of the whiskey devil at all our public gatherings, corrupting our young men and boys. The of lenders should be punished for their crimes against society.
 April 25.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
WOODROW SCHOOL HOUSE.

After being absent week we come again.
 Farmers are well up with their work. Cotton planting is going on this week. Early corn has been worked out. Rev. Hamilton. Holiness preacher of Vilonia, preached here the third Sunday in April and will be back again the third Sunday in May.
 Several of our young people took a ''joy ride" to White county Easter.
 Mrs. Rogers of Vilonia has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Moore.
 Ad Champlin and family and Mrs. Blanch Champlin of near Ward vis- ited at G. ". Jones Saturday night and at R. J. Hogan's Sunday.
 Gabe Davis and his mother visited here from Little Rock last week. We want to say to Little Rock visit ors, when you come out call us up so we can mention the fact. and if the constable is after you we can let him know, don't you see?
 Girls, remember this is leap year tiff Easter was late) and we have some widow w-men down here
 W. F. Russell visited his father, w. G. Russell and family at Elpaso last Sunday.
 We think spring is here, sure enough now-the women folks have gone fishing.
 Mrs. Nancy Fiddler and daugh- ters of Ward, made an Easter visit up here to see her son, Will Fid- dler.
 Under a 12-mill tax we can have seven months school during the year.
 Fred Glenn and Harrison Cross have gone to the berry patch. We hope they can pick enough to eat, any way.
 Well, the Vilonia boys have re- organized and are ready for the run hing again this year. If any team wants a game call us up.
 April 26.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
GREENBRIER.
April 26.

W. H. Parks and wife were in Conway Monday.
 Sam Wilson of Holland visited here Saturday night and attended the entertainment.
 Y. L. Waddle and others motored to Conway Sunday.
 Carl Moore visited at Conway Sun day
 E. J. McCracken was in Little Rock Monday.
 The minister's and deacons meet ing will be held here commencing Friday, April %, with Macedonia church.
 Steve Hill and wife of Mallettown were guests of L. E. Jordan and fam fly Sunday. eSsN
 The Easter exercises at the Meth odist church were well attended They had an Easter egg hunt in the morning.
 Sunday school is progressing nice v anE attendance is good.
 The entertainment Saturday night at the school building was a grand affair. The receipts of the evening were $32.
 The Easter exercises at the Bap- tist church Sunday were well attend ed and quite surprise to the chil- dren.
 w E. Wilson and wife of Spring field were here Sunday, the guests of his brother, A. A. Wilson.
 Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Williams and T. L. Waddle visited the parental home of Mrs. Williams at Guy Mon day.
 Everet Blessing, R. F. D. carrier out of Cato, was here Sunday, the guests of relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Rhoda Wilson, teacher in the Methodist Sunday school, entertained her class Saturday at her residence by giving them an Easter egg treat. Fifty-three were present.
 April 26.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
CENTERVILLE.

The weather is fine and the peo pie are using it. Some have plant ed cotton.
 Dan Hamilton of Naylor visited relatives of this place last week.
 Tehre was a large crowd attended the Easter services Sunday and a nice time was enjoyed by all.
 We welcome Myrtle Hogue back. G. NJ. Newman went to Conway last Friday.
 Benton Treadway has moved up on his fathers place.
 H. A. Gray lost a good coat last Sunday.
 There will be box supper here next Saturday night at the school house. T he proceeds will go to paint the school house.
 J. P. Henderson went to town last week
 The boys enjoyed an egg roast Saturday night.
 Johnnie Blessing of White county was here Sunday.
 w. H. McNew went to town last week.
 Misses Ethel and Fife Woodward visited Emery Hardin Saturday night.
 April 24.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
NAYLOR.

Cotton planting is the order Of the ! day
 The young folks of Naylor and Oak Grove enjoyed ar Easter outing at Cascade Springs Sunday.
 The program of the Epworth League Sunday night was fine
 The wedding bells were ringing here Sunday. J. A. Curtis of Enola and Miss Campbell of Naylor were married, also Joe Everett and Lizzie Tyler.
 Alonzo Hawkins and George Pickett of Nebo were in our midst Sunday.
 Miss Viola Brady visited home folks from Saturday to Monday and was ac- companied home by Horace Higgins,
 R. W. Brady's store was broken into Friday night and the thief was trailed to near Cato. We hope the thief will be caught and punished as this is the second time MT. Brady has lost shoes and clothing in the last two months.
 The ball game was to : Saturday; ]; played II innings. The teams will play again next Saturday at Naylor.
 April 26
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
Homer Gavin went to Conway Fri

Homer Gavin went to Conway Fri day.
 Some of the young folks attended the Easter party at Andrew Divers Saturday night.
 Miss Ethel and Ollie Moore of Vii lonia were guests of Miss Lucille Hall Sunday.
 Willie McHenry of Beryl spent Saturday night with Frank Me Henry.
 These warm days seem to make the gypsy fortune tellers stir.
 Robert Cowans will preach at the First Baptist church at this place next Sunday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Smith and Miss Fora Wilson of Conway attended the pro- gram here Sunday.
 The Sunny Side ". 0. ". degree team went to Vilonia Saturday night.
 April 25.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
EAST SHADY GROVE.

A nice rain fell here Thursday. It was appreciated by all.
 Most all of the farmers of this section are about through planting corn. Some cotton has been plant ed.
 s. s. Wilson was in Conway last week.
 Mrs. Eula Harris of Blackfork is visiting her parents this week.
 H. G. Perry and family went to Pleasant Hill Sunday.
 Miss Opal Thomas was the guest Of Miss Esther Snoddy Sunday.
 There are not any mad dogs in this section of the county, but we would have a few dogs to spare.
 Mrs. J. F. Price and children were the guest sof Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Thompson of Bristol Saturday night.
 Several from here went to Green brier Sunday.
 The people Of this place met and organized Sunday school Sunday.
 April 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
HOLLAND.

We are having some fine weather at present and the farmers are mak. ing use of the same. Some are plant ing cotton. Rev. H. H. Melton filled his regular appointment at the Baptist church Sunday. The young folks enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at Wiley Lewelling's Sat urday night, also one at Jabus Hog gard's Sunday afternoon.
 Thurman Henry and Chester Milan attended preaching here Sunday.
 J. B. Fleming went fishing Mon. day Sam Wilson visited relatives al Greenbrier Sunday.
 R. P. Parker and wife of Shady Grove visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
 Edward Parsons was accompanying Miss Nettie Smith to church Sunday when his mule became frightened anc turned the buggy over, spilling both the occupants. They were slightly SnakeH up.
 A. H. Surratt and son went to Con. way Saturday.
 Walter Phillips and wife of Needs Creek visited W. K. James Sunday.
 Aunt" Will McGaha is sick al this writing.
 Paul Gibbs of Conway was here Sunday.
 S. s. Surratt says he has done without an auto just as long as he can. Benton McGaha attended singing al Marcus Hill Sunday.
 Bud Bass and family of Happ! Hollow visited at Dr. Mabry's Sun day. Singing at Holland next Sunday afternoon. We will sing in the ole books.
 There is some talk of an all-day singing at this place the second Sun day in June. We will talk this mat ter over at singing next Sunday. Prayer meeting at Oakland mex Sunday night. April 05
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
CANEY.

The weather is fine and several farmers are planting cotton and working out young corn.
 Now that Easter is over we hope to March wind will stop blowing.
 J. A. Phillips and granddaughter Fife, attended the grave yard work ing at Old Liberty Thursday.
 Miss Marcelle Phillips treated her Sunday school class to ice cream and an egg hunt Saturday evening.
 A large crowd enjoyed the party given by Misses Marcelle and Fife Phillips Saturday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. T. J. Crook visited their daughter, Mrs. Metzger of Sun, ny Gap, Sunday.
 We were very glad to see so large a crowd at Sunday school Sunday Welcome, visitors, come again.
 Rev. Musser preached very inter- esting sermon Sunday. but we arc sorry he told us he was going tc leave Conway soon, for we will miss him.
 April 26.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-26
PLEASANT NALLEY-NORTH.

During the rain storm here last Thursday morning, lightning set fire to H. w. Havens' barn and burned 1t and the contents. The loss is es- timated at about $500, with no in surance. No live stock were burned Enough feed has been donated tc feed his team until oats are harvest ed, and over S100 in money given him. A new barn will be started at once.
 J. D. Burchfeld will serve as jury man in the federal court at Little Rock, which begins this week
 Wooster, you will have to make a greater effort if you wish to com pete with Pleasant Valley on school exhibitions.
 Tom Brannon is sick at this writ ing.
 Mrs. T. B. Hampton has been mum bered with the sick. Corn has begun to grow and cotton is being planted rapidly.
 J. D. Burchfeld and wife and son visited at Pickles Gap Sunday. We still hear of mad dogs being plentiful near us.
 B. c. Burchfeld and family visited near Pickles Gap Sunday. April 26.