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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Brief Summary
for Wednesday
in the Legislature

Governor oakley c. Curtis, attended
by the members Of his Council, admin
istered the oath or affirmation Wednes-
day to the members of the 18th Maine
Legislature. The Senate is composed
of % Republicans and three Democrats,
while the House is made up of los Re-
publicans and as Democrats.
Taber D. Bailey Of Penobscot was
elected President of the Senate and
William L. Bonney Of Bowdoinham,
Speaker of the House.
The inauguration of Carl E. Milliken
as governor will take place about II
o'clock Thursday forenoon. He will de-
liver an inaugural address which is ex-
pected to contain recommendations for
legislation to make possible a more
strict enforcement Of the prohibitory
law and a budget system Of appropri-
atoms.
The following State officers were
elected: Secretary of State, Frank W.
Ball. Dover; State treasurer, Joseph w.
Simpson, York: attorney general, Guy
H. Sturgis, Portland; commissioner Of
agriculture, John A. Roberts, Norway.
The members of the Governors Coun-
Gil were chosen as follows: Edward F.
Gowell. North Berwick; George w.
Norton, Portland; Frank 3. Nichols.
Bath; Fred w. Bunker, North Arson;
A. Z. Farnsworth, Brooklin: Norman
n. Fay, Dexter; Ashley st. Clair. CAL
ais
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
OAKLAND
|. 0. 0. F. Lodge Works Degrees
Tuesday - Special Program
for Community Meeting Sun
day-W. r. C. and G. A. r. to
Have Joint Installation

Anon Lodge. I. o. o. F., No. 95
worked the First degree Tuesday
night on one candidate.
Miss Susie Greeley returned to her
home in Pawtucket, r. l., Wednesday
after a several days visit at the home
of her brother, Horace Greeley.
Miss Edge N. Grant returned Tues
day from North Arson, where she has
been employed for several days.
Mrs. E. H. Dudley and son have re-
turned from visit with her parents
in Sidney.
A special program has been arranged
for the Community meeting to be held
at Memorial hall on the first Sunday
in January.
The Women's Relief Corps will hold
joint installation with the Sergeant
Wyman Post on Monday. Jan. s.
Ross Baker went to Bingham Wed :
nesday night on a short business trip.
The Mothers Club will meet on
Thursday. Jan. IL. with Mrs. Moore
and Mrs. Axtell, at the home of Mrs.
Axtell.
A heavy snowfall visited the town
of Oakland Wednesday forenoon,
which promises to be as severe as the
former one.
j. J. Morton of Boston was in town
Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Meehan of Au-
gusta were calling in town Wednes-
day.
Thomas F. Willie of Benton was in
town Wednesday,
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Continued from Page One)

For secretary of the Senate William
E. Lawry Of Augusta received "a votes
TO for Charles P. Lemaire of Lewiston
and for assistant secretary of the Sen
ate L. Ernest Thornton of Portland had
"a to for Charles S. Watts of South
Thomaston. President Bailey announced
that as Mr.. Thornton was i'll in a Port
land hospital with appendicitis he
would appoint to act temporarily as as
sistant secretary Percy F. Crane of
Whiting.
Charles H. Lovejoy was unanimously
elected messenger of the Senate which
position he has held since 1880. Elec-
lions for the other Senate officials were
unanimous. the Democrats having made
nominations only for the principal of
fees and James F. Ashford of Thorn
dixie was chosen assistant messenger,
Clyde E. Steward of Augusta folder
Milton c. James of Augusta assistant
folder; Arthur A. Knight of Gardiner,
postmaster. and Stephen B. Lord of Le-
banon, doorkeeper. Fred w. Lee of Au-
gusta was appointed official reporter.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to examine. and report upon the
senatorial vote: Senators Conant of
Waldo. Butler of Knox. Baxter of Saga
dahoc. Boynton of Lincoln, Gordon of
York and Peterson Of Aroostook. To
report upon the Governor vote cast at
the last election joint committee was
raised. Senator Bailey naming on that
committee Senators Ames of Washing
ton. Chick of Kennebec, Davis of Pts
cataquis. Lord of York, Kicker of
Waldo. Stanley Of Oxford and Googin of
Androscoggin. This and the passage of
routine orders concluded the morning
work of the Senate recess being taken
until 2.30 in the afternoon
Before the senators elect took the
oath of office photograph was taken
showing Senator Bailey in the chair of
the presiding officer and 4overnor-eIect
Miliiken at his right. Senator Bailey on
taking the chair after his election urged
the senators to take a Statewide view
OF legislative matters rather than one
purely local and also to guard against
passing too much legislation, citing the
case or business man who had told
him that it would be a good thing if the
Legislature only met once in five years.
AT the close of his brief speech Presi-
oent Bailey was presented with a
beautiful bouquet of pinks and roses.
The afternoon work of the Senate
consisted in taking part in the Joint
convention for the election of State
oHcers. Adjournment was made at
$40 10 III O'Clock Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

The January term of the superior
court for Kennebec county will convene
next Tuesday morning, Jan. 8. at the
courthouse in Augusta, Judge Fred
Emery Beane Of Hallowell presiding,
and the term is expected to be fairly
busy one. Included in the criminal
docket will be the case of Sadie Strick-
land of Fairfield, who is charged with
the murder Of her infant son last sum-
mer by throwing it into the Mesa
lonskee stream at Waterville. The wo-
man was indicted at the September term
of court, 1916. and was committed to
the Augusta State hospital for observa-
ton and if she is found to be sane at
the time Of her trial the trial will be
brief. as it is understood that she has
admitted her deed. One of the other
principal cases to come up will be that
of Edgar Ward Of Randolph on the
charge Of arson by burning the house Of
Frank A. Annis. Another case to come
up is that of Ed Clayton of Litchfield for
assault and battery upon William Gar
land OF the same town. the date of the
alleged assault being Oct. S. 1916. AS
is usually the case some liquor cases
will be included in the docket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
EAST POND ROAD

Messrs. Erwin Palmer and Elmer
Holmes of this neighborhood are cutting
ice for Edwin w. Clements of the Eas,
Pond hotel and camps
Mr. and Mrs. II. c. Palmer and sor
Lewis were callers at Mr.. and Mrs. Err
win Palmer's Sunday.
Mrs. Francis Bickford and children OF
Oakland passed the weekend with her
aunt, Mrs. Will Perkins of this vicinity
Will Perkins is cutting ice for A. w
Webb of East Pond.
Mr.. Elmer was calling in this neighbor-
hood Sunday.
A watch meeting was held at f. C.
Palmer's Sunday evening. Those present
were as follows: Misses Rosa and Mil
dred Moody and Ermina Perkins At
midnight a nice cake and cocoa was
served. A nice time reported by ALL The
young ladies departed for their home
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
State House Chat

IL Is understood that Augusta now has
hVe candidates for the position of SUPER
lntendent of public buildings, in the per
sons of Andrew l.. McFadden. sunerin-
tendent during the Haines administration
william II. kittredge, janitor of the Au-
susta Trust Cos. building; Weston Lewis
deputy sheriff under the retiring sheriff.
Colby Getchell; Edison Worthing. a mem
Der OF the city council; and Thomas G.
buckley, a well-known insurance and
business man.
II IS understood that John B. E. Tartre
VI biooeford' former State senator from
YORK county, will be clerk in the offi,e
OF State Treasurer j. H. Simpson.
Representative Victor H. Mutty of
brewer, who has changed his residence
10 Massachusetts on account of business
reasons, and who felt undecided as 70
whether said business would allow him to
take the seat In the House. was present
on Wednesday and qualified He states
10 the newspaper men that he plans 70
pass most of his time during the session
and will certainly be here to vote on al,
important questions.
The Hub
Inc Hub of H" as the newsnaner
reporters quarters are known. has a
smaller number of the boys" than usual
the force including Oscar A. Shepherd OF
the Lewiston Journal, James A. Norton of
the Portland Evening Express, Rodney E.
Marshall of the Portland Press, H. Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

The Temple Theatre and Egyptian
Museum. both of Philadelphia, were
burned to the ground on December e.
1886. The theatre was located on
Chestnut street between Seventh and
Eighth, Willard Spencer's comic opera,
The Little Tycoon" was being pre-
scented. The Central Theatre. which &C.
cupied the present site of the Casino,
was burned on the night of April 81
1892. Six performers of the Devils
Auction" company were burned alive In
the falling walls, and several of the
audience were fatally injured. Before
the erection of the Central Theatre this
which was burned June, 1867.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR MRS. TAYLOR

Memorial services for the late Mrs
Edna Getchell Taylor. wife of Meroa
l.. Taylor, were held from the Island
avenue Congregational church yester.
day forenoon at 10 A. NJ. Rev. F. c.
Rogers of the Centenary NJ. E. church
officiating in the absence of Rev. c. H
Mckinney. Circumstances surrounding
the death of Mrs. Taylor are unusually
sad as she leaves a little daughter
born Dec. IS. The couple had just built
a new home in Rockland. where they
have resided for some time and were
practically ready to move into the
dwelling when Mrs. Taylor became ILL.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

A. A. Nelson, who has for the past
five and one-half years conducted a
Photographic studio at 239 Water street.
has sold the. same to James Norman of
this city. who will take possession at
once. Mr.. Nelson has not fully decided
in regard to the future but has several
openings in view. During his residence
in Augusta he has done some of the fin
est work in the line of artistic photo
graphy, and will be much missed. His
friends will wish him continued success
In whatever place he may decide to To-
cate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Council Presents Gov. Cur
It's with Brass Fire Set

The Executive Council of Governor Oak
lev c. Curtis was in session during the
day Wednesday for the purpose OF at
tending to routine matters and qualitica-
tions. A pleasing feature OF the days
session was the presentation to Governor
Curtis by the members OF his Council OF
the brass fire set in the Executive cham
Der, including shovel, tongs and andirons
The shovel was engraved with the date
of presentation and the names Of the en-
tire Council, including DR.. Charles NJ.
Sleeper Of South Berwick, who resigned to
become collector Of the port of Portland.
and Silas T. Lawry of Fairfield, who was
appointed postmaster of that town, as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Send for Your 1917 Plates
and Operators Licenses

Harold P. Davis Of Waterville. chief
clerk Of the Maine Automobile Regis
tration Bureau, stated wednesday that
all of the advance automobile registra-
ton had been cared for and the last
Of the plates and licenses asked for up
to that time had gone out on Tuesday
night. He also said that the bureau
was so equipped that all 1917 registra-
ton could be cared for Immediately up
on the application being filed at the
secretary of States Office. Said Mr..
Davis:
Il would like to have all police officers
understand this so that they will know
that the excuse of waiting for registra-
ton plates cannot now obtain in re-
gard to automobiles not having this
years plates or the proper license from
the driver. The applications are now
being cared for as fast as they come
in"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
A COMBINATION
THAT WORKS We'll
Doing an Immense Amount Of Goa.

No other medicines possess such cur..
tive properties as these two great "a
storatives, Hoods Sarsaparilla and Pan.
iron Pills, working together.
They reach the impure. impoverished
poisoned, devitalized blood. and the woru
run -down, overworked. exhausted systen,
They awaken the appetite aid digestion
purify and vitalize the blood. give re-
newed strength to the whole body, nro.
duce sound, natural sleep. and complets
restoration to good health. Two dollars
invested in these two medicines will brinss
better results than four dollars spent in
ance.
1t will be wise to get Hoods Sars,.
parilla and Peptiron Pills today. Thsv
are sold by all druggists everywhers
Accept no substitutes. 200 doses s2-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

Walter Cottingham, who had been re-
ceiving treatment at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital since the first week in
December ON account of a bullet wound
in his back. has so far recovered that
he was able Wednesday to leave the
hospital for his home in Royal Park.
The bullet was not removed but the
wound has healed and 1t is not anti
cipated that the lad will suffer any
inconvenience from the presence of the
bullet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
calvin CHURCH DIES
AT LOS ANGELES

Hartland, Me, Jan. 3.-(SpeciaD-
Word has been received of the death
of Calvin Church, former resident Of
West Hartland, who passed away a,
his home in Los Angeles. Mr.. Church
went to California when a young man
and by perseverance and honesty
gradually became prominent in busi.
ness. At the time of his death he was
and had held for several years a prom.
inent position with Los Angelo,
bank. He is said to have accumulatet
much wealth and was unmarried. HI
leaves two brothers, one, Scott Church
of West Hartland, and the other 4
resident of California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

counties. have faired pretty well. The
Presidency of the Senate goes to Pen
obscot, the Speakership of the House
to Sagadahoc, the State treasurershlp
to York, the commissionership OF agrl-
culture to oxford and the secretary OF
State to Piscataquis. The kind treat
ment accorded Aroostook two years
ago was about all that county could
ask for a while.
1t is expected that a goodly sprink-
ling of Kennebec and Somerset races
will be among the candidates for the
appointive offices and, no doubt, some
Of them will be successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

At the next meeting Of the Augusta
Parent-Teacher Association at s o'clock
Tuesday evening, Jan. 9. at the Smith
school, Rev. H. E. Dunnack, State Ii
brarian, will talk on Mothers Pen
sions." and the music will be furnished
by pupils of the Webster school. The
public is invited and it is hoped that a
large number will avail themselves of
this opportunity to become informed on
the subject of Mothers Pensions" as
1t is a measure to come before the
Legislature this winter and is a matter
in which a widespread interest is felt.
Practically every woman's Organization
in the State has expressed it's intention
of supporting the bill when presented
and the leading charitable organizations
are also in favor of such legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

The dual oath pertaining to National
Guardsmen is a continuation oath sim.
liar to the old one taken by soldiers
of the regular army and the former
National Guard oath. 1t includes the
oath of an enlistment of three years
with the colors and three in the Ma.
tional Guard Reserve. The full details
of the new oath will be found in the Ma
tional Guard Department of THE
Press" Sunday. December 8, 1916
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
SOLON

SOUTH-Mrs Llewellyn Eaton who has
been i'll for several weeks. remains abOu,
the same.
The farmers in this vicinity are harvss..
ing their ice.
William Hunnewell started MONDAY
for the woods where he has employment
Mrs. D. w. Jewett is suffering from
erysipelas.
Mrs. Loberg of Athens is the guest Of
Mrs. Nelson Holmberg.
Miss Eva Forbus who is attending high
school in Gardiner passed her vacation
at home.
Dr. White of Skowhegan was in town
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

when I had used them about four weeks
nv ankle was healed" (Signed) Mrs.
Clara Hill, Box IS, East Burke, Vt,
Sept. 80, 1916.
Delicate, sensitive skins with tendency
to oimples, redness or roughness should
not be irritated by impure, strongly
medicated soaps. Why not use on the
face, and for every -day toilet purposes,
Cuticura, . pure, gentle SOAP. touching
the first signs Of pimples or irritation
with Cuticura Ointment.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail, address postcards: "Cuticura,
Dept r, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

noon. 1t is recommended that all com.
ing from any distance bring food. and
picnic dinner can be served in the din.
ing room This will enable a mid-da,
session to be held. with questions ana
discussions which will be an informal
and valuable feature. All are cordially
invited Come and learn the latest in
scientific and experimental farming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
Augusta Opera House Association
Elects Officers for the Year

The Augusta Opera House Association
held its annual meeting at o'clock
Wednesday morning at the office of Hon.
G. E. Macomber in the Augusta Trust
Co. building and elected directors as
follows: Percy V. Hill. George E. Ma
comber, Guy P. Gannett. H. E. Bow
ditch and Stephen J. Hegarty.
The officers chosen for the ensuing
year were. President. Percy V. Hill;
secretary and treasurer. George E. Ma
comber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
veil as those of the present acting mem.

well as those of the present acting mem.
bers of that body.
Governor Curtis had a number of times
during his term of office expressed an ad-
miration for this beautiful fire set and
the members of the Council decided to
make him present of it, having first
purchased for the State another set of
equal value and beauty. The presenta
ton, which came as complete surprise
to the Governor, was made by Councillor
John Clark Scates of Westbrook of the
I'd Councillor district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
JEFFERSON

An Extension school under the aus
pices of the University of Maine will be
held by Willow Grange in Grange hall.
Jefferson. Jan. Is. Is and IL The
school will be general farm crops and
will consist of lectures. demonstrations
and laboratory work. Three speakers
will be in attendance. There will he
two sessions daily. forenoon and after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
AUGUSTA REAL ESTATE ASSN.
Holds Annual Meeting and Elects
Officers for the Year

The annual meeting of the Augusta
Real Estate Association was held at
$50 Wednesday morning and elected as
follows: Percy V. HILL George E Ma
comber, Norman l.. Bassett, Guy p. Gan
nett and Stephen J. Hegarty. At the
meeting of the directors which followed
Percy V. Hill was elected president. Nor
man L. Bassett vice president, George f.
Macomber treasurer and Miss A NJ
Rackliff secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

Miss Mildred Campbell. who had been
enjoying the Christmas recess with her
parents. Dr. and Mrs. George r. Camp
bell of Elm street. returned Wednes-
day morning to Wellesley College to re-
sumo her studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

Sheriff E. d. Harwood.' who had ex-
pected to move him family today from
their home on Riverside Drive to the
sheriffs quarters in the Jail, found it
impossible to do SO and will move on
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
LOCAL NOTICE.

Why not have your suit vacuum
cleaned before it is pressed? Vacuum
cleaning. pressing, repairing and dye
ing. Augusta Wardrobe System, 206
Water street. Tel. $50. Collection and
delivery free. Jan3d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

Mrs. Gilbert King, who had been
visiting her mother, Mrs. j. w. Glidden
of this city, left Wednesday morning for
her home in Providence. r. 1. She was
accompanied by her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

Miss Marion Beck, who had been en-
joying the Christmas recess with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Beck of Elm
street, left on the 9.36 train Wednesday
morning for Norton, Mass. to resume
her studies at Wheaton College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

Miss Clara NJ. Farwell of Rockland is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George Gay.
having come to attend the inaugural ex-
ercises of Governor Milliken, of whom
she is a friend.