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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06
LIST OF APPROVED .
PROBATE BLANKS RECEIVED

A handsomely bound volume con.
talning q complete list of approved
probate blanks has just been received
ny register of Probate Ralph Z w
Lelsnton, this list having been made I'm
Ny commission of three judges and
Two registers who were appointed BY
Governor Haines to revise the probate
blanks. The members of he commission
nave been through the entire list and
cut those out that have become. obso-
iete and put in the new forms that
nave been made necessary BY the ex !.
pansion Of the probate business nd
the placing of additional matters, I'm :
court.
These blanks after having bean snre.
pared by the commission and an.
proved by the supreme court have bean
bound up into full sets and in sfhat
form sent to each probate court. These
oIanks are now the ones duly author
l1so IN the probate courts Of the State.
PREVIOUSLY the blanks used have
oeen those authorized by the commis-
SION OF 1895 but the change and en-
iargement of probate business had
maze the old ones very inadequate 80
mat II was necessary to have a. re.
vision made. The committee in charge
OF the new revision was composed Of
Judge John A. Morrill, Of Androscog-
gin county. Judge Nicholas Fessenden
VI Aroostook county. Judge Charles o.
Smaii OF Somerset county, Register
aarry b. Aver of York county and
register Seth s. Thornton Of Aroos-
took county. The original appointment
ior the second register was r. F. Ma
money OF Hancock county but he re-
signed to become clerk Of courts 90
Mr. Thornton was appointed in his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

One OF the oldest natural forma-
lions in New England is situated on the
electric car line which leads from Au-
gusta to East Vassalboro. It is a
knob" located just above McCoy's
crossing, and is known in that part Of
Fassalboro as Taber hill, the Oscar
Abbott farm being located on it. When
the last government geologic survey
was taken. the engineers who had the
work in charge named this knob
White Cloud HILL" and they told Mrs.
Oscar Abbott, who lives on this hill,
that 1t was one of four in the entire
United States, there being two in the
Carolinas, and one in California. The
peculiar thing about them is the fact
that, while they have very little eleva-
ton In themselves, it is possible to
look in all directions from the knob for
long distance without any natural
instructions. From White Cloud Hill
one can look west as far as Farming
ton. north to Waterville, Fairfield and
Benton. east as far as Camden, and
south to Gardiner. it being possible to
see the new Catholic church in Augusta
very plainly, as well as the State House
and other prominent buildings. This
would not be at all remarkable from
the top of a mountain or a high hill,
but it does seem odd to get such a
splendid view from. a little rise Of this
sort. A large number of beautiful lakes
are within the horizon, which Is, on the
average. about 80 miles away in all di-
rections from the knob. Auto parties
can get to this place by following the
Weber pond road to McCoy's crossing.
and taking the sharp left turn at that
point, the hill being a short distance
from the crossing.
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schools of other classes. or all thc
pupils attending the public schools OF
the State 50 per cent. are In schoois
under professional supervision. OF The
entire school population "a per cent. IS
in towns of this class.
It can be easily seen from the above
figures that the greater number OF the
towns not having such supervision OF
schools are those with few schools ana
small school population. To sucn
towns however. supervision Is avali-
able through the provision OF the law
which allows two or more towns 10
unite for the employment OF super
intendent Of schools. Towns thus unit
ing are assisted by the State IN the
payment Of the salary Of the superin-
tendent of schools.
At present there are 102 such unions.
They are made up Of from two to sew
en- towns each including from fourteen
to 81 schools each.
An examination Of map Of the state
indicating the towns with and without
such supervision shows rather even
distribution in nearly all OF the coun-
ties, Arroostook, Hancock, Penobscot
and Washington in Eastern Maine
have many such towns. York, Cum
berland. Androscoggin, Kennebec, OK
ford and Somerset show large pro-
portion Of the towns with supervision.
In a large part Of Waldo and Lincoln
counties the plan has not been tried.
Since last Spring the following new
unions have been formed:
Alexander, Crawford, Grand Lake
Stream Pl, No. 81 Pl., Talmage and
Waite.
Benedicta, Silver Ridge Pl., and Sta
ceyville Pl.
Bucksport, Orland and Dedham.
Carmel and Newburg.
Charlotte, Dennysville, Edmunds,
Marion, Pembroke and Whiting.
Dallas Pl., Madrid, Rangeley, Range
ley Pl., and Sandy River Pl.
Dyer Brook, Ludlow, Merrill, Moro,
New Limerick, Oakfield and Smyrna.
Eagle Lake and Winterville.
Enfield, Rowland and Lincoln.
Mercer. Norridgewock and Smithfield.
The following towns within the same
period have been admitted to unions
previously formed: Albany, Gilead,
Monhegan Pl., West Gardiner, Brown
field. Carthage, Peru, Lee. South Bris-
toll. Isle au Haul, Lagrange, Marshfield.
Rogue Bluffs. Whitneyville, Westman-
land Pl., and Roxbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06
GIVEN FINE WATCH
Ensign 6Ioethe Of Salvation Army r,
membered on 43d Birthday hi

Ensign ]. H. Bloetha Of the Salvation
Army received very pleasant surpis
at his home, 10 Gage street. Saturda,
night when about 20 Of his friends ang
soldiers Of the Salvation Army gathsred
and presented to him on his 4sd .birthda,
a fine 17-jeweled watch a. q token Of
love and appreciation Of his work and
service rendered during, his stay in Az
gusta. Refreshments Of ice cream; aai
cake were served. Rev. John Branch -
spokesman and in appropriate languas
presented to Ensign Bloethe the watch
The ensign is all smiles, -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06
State Prison Work

Work on the new wing is progressing
we'll, according to the report OF the Elk.
ecutive Councillors who last week visited
that institution. About Is convicts arr
assisting in the work, making . good
sized crew with the outside masons and
other workers. The walls are nearly up
to the required height. but the roof VIZ
not be on for some little time. u VIZ
probably be next June before tns Ooiio-
ing will be ready for occupancy.
This new wing is SKIS feet ana w1u
contain two rows Of Gala escn tn1ee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06
Professional Supervision
For Our Maine Schools

Maine schools are rapidly coming un-
der system Of professional supervi-
sion. Since last spring the increase
has been marked and IS towns have
been added to the list Of those employ
Ing superintendents Of schools devot-
Ing their entire time to the work OF
supervision.
According to the figures secured in
the state Department Of Education s1s
OF the 5z2 cities. towns, and plantations
OF the State now employ such super
.intendents. In these towns are 70 Der
cent OF all the schools Of the State, in
ciuding 81 percent Of tho one-room
rural schools and 80 percent OF thu
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tiers high. One row faces north and
the other south. The cells are 6 by 10
feet and the plan is to build them OF
reinforced concrete. Each will have run
ming water and toilet accommodations.
A corridor for recreation purposes. 20
feet wide. will run through the wing
for its entire length on the northern side.
A trench corridor 10 located between the
two rows Of cells. in which will be laid
the water and sewer pipes.
The brick walls Of the building are laid
on granite foundations and will be trim
med with granite. making a pleasing COM
bination. The walls are lined with white
enameled brick, which will not only look
better but will give better light and az
ford the best Of sanitary conditions, as
they can be easily and quickly washed
down with the hose or other methods.
The wing Is being built by the day.
with Everett L. Spear & Co. Of Rock
land in charge Of the work and the COM
mittee in charge is pleased not only
with the progress but with the quality
of the work. In fact, Gov. Curtis joking
ly remarked that we wouldn't need any
more pardons, as the inmates would all
like the new quarters SO we'll, they might
prefer to stay there.
The cost Is estimated to be about $780,
600 appropriated by the State.
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JUDGE CORNISH
FILES DECISION IN
wA1ERv|LLE CASE
That of Waterville Aerie, No.
1899, Fraternal Order of
Eagles, VS.. Rowe and Goodrich

Associate Justice Leslie c. Cornish ha.
filed at the office of the clerk of court.
his decision on objections to the mas
ters report in the case Of the Trus
tees Of Waterville Aerie. No. 1899, Fra
ternal Order Of Eagles. VS.. Sumner Rowe
and M. S. Goodrich. hearing upon which
was held before Judge Cornish, Oct. q
at the courthouse The decision reads
as follows: Il
STATE OF MAINE
Supreme judicial Court. : -
Kennebec IS. In Equity
Trustees Of Waterville Aerie, No. 1899
Fraternal Order Of Eagles, VS.. Sumner
Rowe and NJ. S. Goodrich. Decision Of
objections to masters report. -,- -,
This cause came on to be heard by
me on Oct. q. 1916. upon objections by
the defendants to the acceptance Of the
masters report. That report was filed
on September Z, 1915.
The findings of a master in chancery
have all the weight Of q verdict and are
not to be set aside unless they are man.
ifestly wrong. In this case have care
fully considered all the testimony taken
before the master. upon which his con
illusions were reached and his findings
made. He had the additional ADVANTAGE
Of seeing and hearing the witnesses and
the parties. thereby determining their
credibility. I am unable to say that the
findings Of the master on the disputed
items are clearly wrong and I there
fore override the objections to the &C.
ceptance Of the report and order that
the report be accepted and confirmed,
but with this modification:
The master found that the principal sum
Of $1,000 was due from the plaintiff to
the defendants. that being the amount OF
the loan and mortgage which the 90
PENDANTS had placed upon the real es-
tate in question. but the master disallov,-
ed all claims Of the defendants for in.
terest on said sum after March /. 1912.
and for taxes for the years 1872 1913.
1914 and 1915.
From the reading Of the testimony 7
am not certain whether the defendants
have In fact paid any interest on the
loan since March l. 1912, or have in fact
paid any taxes accruins since that date.
II they have not made such pavmen..
the amount found due by the master
*oo' should stand. II they have made
such payments then the defendan,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

should be allowed for the same In aAdl,
ton to the principal sum Of 5000. ana
the masters report is hereby modified T.
that extent. Z,
These facts can be ascertained here,
after and the result embodied In the ina
decree to be made. Is
LESLIE c. CORNISH,
Justice, Supreme Judicial Court
Dated November 3, 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

A new sign has been placed on the
old Bridge street block which has been
undergoing complete remodeling in
side and out. The sign reads Leland
block" and the name is said to be for
the little daughter of one Of the new
owners of this building. Wallace Dip
lock of this city. The block was orig
inally called "Lancy block" after the
man who built it, then for years it was
called simply the Bridge block, and
now, with it's modern plumbing. cleo
trio lighting, new paint inside and
out. new roof and cellar and large
back piazza, it has been renamed,
and is new from top to bottom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06
HON. P. |. HARRISON
PASSES AWAY At
HOME IN CARIBOU

Death Comes at II O'clock Sat-
urday Morning, After Long
Illness-Funeral Services Will
Be Held at 80 This Monday
Afternoon at the Home-Mr.
Hardison Was a Former State
Highway Commissioner and
Prominent in the Business AZ
fairs of Caribou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06
State House Chat


A number of the heads of depart
ments and clerks (of the male gender)
left Saturday for their homes In va
rious parts of the State, intending to
remain until they had cast their votes
on Nov. Z, next.
Word received Saturday from DR.. D.
w. Bunker of Bangor stated that his
brother, John E. Bunker, secretary OF
State, who is ill at the formers home,
was more comfortable, with slight
change for the better. 1t is understood
that the exact nature of the illness has
not yet been determined.
Roscoe A. Eddy commissioner of la
Dor and industry, was in Bangor on
Saturday on business and was to GO
to Bar Harbor to remain over election
day.
One of the beautiful palms recently
placed about the State House, this one
located in the State pension clerks of
flee, has developed into a freak state,
having blossomed and, strange to say,
bearing a handsome yellow rose and
an equally as handsome deep red car
nation. The young ladies in that de-
partment claim that it is all due to the
care L1hCA VI SAtO pe~AAAA ~ OS~' 100
lish.
The startling statement that a man
had just kicked the bucket" in the
department of State Saturday morn
ing was run down by reporter and
later substantiated by the deputy Sec
rotary, who admitted that young man
from the executive department had en-
tered the room and kicked a new gall
vanized iron pail that rested on the
floor beside his desk. en- route to his
home. No suit-even follow suit is
expected.
Carney" Anderson of Camden is the
man who was fortunate to get his le-
gal limit of deer with one shot last
week when hunting. He says he aimed
at and shot one deer through the eyes
and Just as he fired another deer
sprang into range in such a position
that the same bullet got him in the
back. Oh, you can't beat Maine for
hunting!
walter p. Fraser. clerk at the State
auditors office, passed the weekend
at Portland.
Michael r. Burns, clerk at the State
auditors Office, went to his home at
Saco for the weekend.
Percy s. Edgecomb of Belfast. the
newly appointed deputy sealer OF
weights and measures. was at the
State House Saturday looking over
the ground and familiarizing himself
with the duties of his office. He will
have a conference Monday with Com
missioner of Agriculture William t.
Guptill, after which he will enter upon
his work, which is carried on under
the supervision of the commissioner OF
agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

A supper will be held at the Y. Nj.
c. A. next Wednesday evening by the
members Of the Inner Circle, and C. B.
Henna and Livingston Goodman are
to be the guests Of the boys at that
time. Following the supper a program
for the seasons work will be outlined.
At the Friday evening meeting Of the
Circle. Elmer Thyng, president; Fran
ces Hill. vice president, and Fogg,
Parrot, Noble, Hight. Croker, Walk
er. Cooper, Hutchins, Davis, Fisher.
Partridge and Sprague were among
those present. with the boys director,
Mr.. Hanlin. Another business meeting
has been called by the president for
Monday evening, at which further ar
rangements will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

Automobile Registrations for 1916 Show 28,8O7
Machines and "a, III Operators Licenses, with
Total Receipts of 1866, 800 - Professional Su-
pervision Of Schools Grows in Favor-Fish and
Game Prosecutions = Work on the New Wing
at State Prison Progressing Well-New Corpo-
rations and Corporation Change - Land
NotesChat ~:
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Land Agents Department

1t was stated Saturday at the Office
Of the State land agent, Frank E.
Mace. that arrangements have been
made to have the lines of the public
land lots in Dead River Plantation
again run out and that r. ". Stafford
Of Dead River had been engaged to do
the work. .n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

James Stone left Friday morning for
Wickliffe, KY, after having been call
ed here by the death of Mrs. Stones
father, the late w. S. Martin. Mrs.
Stone will remain for a few weeks
with her mother.
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Death Of Parker L. Harrison

1t was with sincere regret that it was
learned at the State House Saturday
noon of the death at II A. M. Saturday
of Parker L. Harrison at his home in
Caribou. Mr.. Harrison was formerly as
sistant engineer Of the Maine Highway
Commission. being obliged to relinquish
the position last June on account of fall
ing health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hussey who
have been visiting Mr.. Hussey's moth
er, Mrs Howard Smiley of Hillcrest
street, have gone to Boston. Mr.. Hus-
sey leaving Thursday and Mrs. Hussey
Sunday. They will leave Tuesday for
Tampa, Fla, for six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

VIE. HELEN GaSnon Of August4 was on
saturday admitted to the Augusta Cen
eral hospital for surgical treatment. ana
sa ionowins were admitted Sunday, all
ureicai treatment: Me-. Fannie
o. Augusta, Mrs. Leouetta Miller
" Sneassa- and Winfred and PseaR Lord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

Frederic Mason left Saturday morn
ing by electrics for Biddeford for
few days visit with his mother, Mrs.
Susan Mason.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

]. c. Barstow Of Waterville was
among Saturdays business callers IN
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Briggs Of Houl'
ton were among the Saturday arrivals
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

The Stevens Fox Farm will be open
to visitors until the first OF December
when 1t will be closed for the winter,
as during the time Of breeding the
foxes have to be kept very secluded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06
LOCAL NOTICES

The Rebekah Aid Halloween party at
I. o. o. F. hall at 7.so Monday eve
ming. Nov. s. Proceeds for the bene-
MT Of a needy Odd Fellows widow. Ad-
mission 10c. Fun and dancing. nov3d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

Merrill Bigelow of Colby College ar
rived in town the latter part OF last
week on a short visit to relatives ana
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

Among the Saturday arrivals IN TINS
city were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Reed OF
waterville, who visited friends about
town during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

Thanksgiving is almost with U.s.. but
that did not prevent Maine people from
registering lat automobiles and taking
out an even 100 new operators licenses
last week, as we'll as one dealers IL
cense and three motorcycle licenses,
adding $S70.60 to the automobile fund.
according to figures made public at the
close Of business on Saturday by Chief
Harold P. Davis and Cashier Charles
e. Sturtevant Of the Maine Automobile
Registration Bureau Department.
The total receipts to date for the
year 1915 amount to $565,309, being
$93,322 in excess of the total receipts
for the entire year of 1915, indicating
something of the tremendous increase
in the use of the automobile in Maine.
The same space of 1916 had 7433 more
machines registered than in all 1915.
with 9059 more operators licenses, 1872
more trucks in use and 333 more mo-
torcycles. Seven less dealers licenses
were issues and three less motorcycles.
A comparison with the figures of
1916 to date and the entire year 1915
will be interesting. as follows:
Total Registrations and Licenses to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

Harvey D. Eaton of Waterville was a
visitor Saturday afternoon In the city
on matters Of business.
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Mrs. q. Il. Snow, West Newton, N,

Mrs. g. II. Snow, West Newton, Mas
Mrs. G. H. Snow. formerly red.
dent Of Augusta. died Friday. Nov. 1
a 1.-THE home Of her daughter. Mrs. Her.
bert Cole Of West Newton, Mass. The
burial will be in this city. A brief com,
initial service will be held at the fam.
lily lot in Mt. Pleasant cemetery at !;
o'clock this Monday afternoon. s.
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CHILD SAVED FROM WORMS
81 A mother Of six children writes: my
baby WAS very sick and a friend OF mlne
suEge9ted trying DR.. True's Worm Emit;

NOW j nave ELK CulIUIoI "O
am never without DR.. True's
Elixir, the Family Laxative
and Worm Expeller. In my
house. Mrs. B. n. Gle, West
Newbury. Mass"
Signs Of worms are: De-
ranged stomach, swollen
upper lip, sour stomach, OF.
fensive breath. hard and fun
f.1v,x x,xs<h ooco Sinpa1 grin.
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Mrs. G. H. Brickett. teacher Of pia-
no, n State street. nov1d2w
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Chief Warden Bertrand Smith stat
ed Sunday that the recent ruling that
the Sunday hunting law must be en-
forced has resulted in an almost COM
plete cessation of the breaking Of this
law. and the hardware dealers in town
agree with him. for they all say that
the Saturday sales of cartridges, for
merly quite large, have fallen off to
almost nothing since the announcement
that this old law is to be enforced. A
good many of the former hunters are
aroused concerning the matter. as
they say that it is class legislation of
a bad sort. on account Of the fact that
the average working man gets no time
to go hunting except on Sunday, while
the wealthy can afford to go at any
time during the week. There is talk
OF getting up petition to the Legis-
lature for the repeal of this law, which
Is relic of the so-called BLUE laws"
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Harrison A. Smith. voice culture
studio c39 Water street. Tel. $751;.
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DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
TeIsphens .13e

Cards OF thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions Of respect. etc, viii %
charged at the rate Of ten cents pe'
line. No charge less thar Is cen.s
Subscribers who fail to receive s1e
Journal promptly will confer . fAvos
by notifying the ONCE inmsoassssy'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-06

cSctoty output now one million .,
rCx.y H.sfsest selling brand Of a.
Ssn ~ the world. r. q. Suiiivar NJ w.
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angs and pains about the navel. pale face
Of leaden tint. eyes heavy and dull.
.twitching eyelids, itching Of the nose,
itching Of the rectum. short, dry cough.
grinding Of the teeth. little red points
eticking out on tongue, starting during
sleep, slow fever. II your child shows
Any Of these symptoms, start giving DR..
True's Elixir at once. At all dealers-35c,
Gee and 100. Advice free. Write to me.
Auburn. Mains. a. L~
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Monday, November 6, 1916.
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Next Years Licenses

Total receipts for 1915, $271.9S7.