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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
No Negligence Found in
Death of Harry Sylvester

A decision has been rendered by the
Maine Public Utilities Commission in
the matter of the death of Harry Syl-
vester on Jan. II last at Newport on
the premises of the Maine Central
Railroad. It follows:
Harry Sylvester, aged 81 years. of
Newport, secticnman in the employ Of
the Maine Central Railroad Company
since October q, 1916 was struck by
westbound passenger train No. 112, at
4.2s P. NJ, January II, 1917. and in
stantly killed. The accident occurred
about 300 feet east of Elm street cross
ing of the Maine Central Railroad, in
Newport.
Passenger train No. IL eastbouno'
is due to leave Newport few min
utes before the arrival of No. III, but
was late on the night Of the accident
and was leaving over the eastbound
track lust as No. 112 approached the
station on the westbound track. Ihere
is a sharp curve in the road where the
accident occurred.
sylvester has been cleaning out
switches, one west of Elm street cross
ing and two east of the crossing. he
had left his tools, called at the crossihs
tenders shanty where he got some
matches, and started east along the
westbound track to light the seHa-
phore. 1t was very cold, was sno"ihs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23

some and the wind was blowing hard.
"As No. II on the. eastbound iron,
was passing him, No. 112 appeared just
ahead coming towards him at about
% II lies an nour the service brake on
for the station and the bell ringing.
The whistle had been blown for the
crossing. The fireman on No. 1l2 first
saw Sylvester about two carlengths
ahead the view having been obstruct-
ed by No il rounding the curve. He
shouted to the engineer who instantly
whistied and threw the brake into eh.
ergency
Sylvester apparently first realized
the approach OF No. 112 at about the
same time tho fireman first saw MN.
He started to go north; then turned
south and went toward Train No. IL,
which. stopped him between the two
main tracks; then turned north again
and tried to cross the westbound track,
where he was hit by NO. 112. The body
lay opposite the fifth car when the
train came to a stop.
"Sylvester apparently did not hear
! the approaching train, or think of it,
until it was close upon him, ana then
became confused. The storm and the
presence and noise of the passing train
probably contributed to his confusion
I'VE find no evidence of negligence
or the part of the Maine Central Rail-
road Company or of it's employees"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
Squirrel Island -BoOthbay
Harbor Water Controversy

The hearing before the Maine Public
Utilities Commission on Jan. 16 last on
the complaint of the Squirrel Island
Village Corporation that the town of
Boothbay Harbor refused to furnish
them water for domestic purposes and
that it's water rates were rates, tolls
and charges have been excessive and
unreasonable has lead to an order by
the Public Utilities to the following
effect:
That valuation of all the property
of the town of Boothbay Harbor. used
or required to be used in it's service to
the public as water company, de-
fined in Section 9 of the Public Utilities
act. is necessary for the fixing of fair
and reasonable rates, tolls and charges
and that such valuation be made as of
Nov. I. 1916.
That the town of Boothbay Harbor
shall on or before March /, 1917 pre-
pare and file in triplicate with the Pub
Afc tilities maps. plans, inventories
and appraisals of it's said property as
it existed on Nov Z, 1916.
An inventory of all it's property on
which it claims it should be allowed a
fair return, with fair value place
thereon. This order applies to all in
tangible property on which respondent
claims right to return, as we'll as tan
gble property.
The petitioners shall be given oppor-
tunity to examine the same and shall
report the matters on which they dis
agree with the respondents. The COM
mission reserves right to amend this
order or make further orders without
notice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
Waterville Dairy Association

State Dairy Instructor Frank s.
Adams of the department of agricul-
ture will go to Watervile Thursday
Jan. 25, where ia 1890 o'clock in the
morning ne will address the Water
willie Dairy Association on The Out
look for the Dairy Business in Maine
The meeting will be held in the Wo-
mans Association rooms at No. 131
Main street and basket lunch will
be served. 1t is expected that the meet
ing will be largely attended, as the
question to be discussed is assuming
an unusual important phase to every
daryman and citizen in the State
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
''T|z" FOR SORE,
TIRED FEET--AH!
"Tiz" is grand for aching, swol-
len, tender, calloused feet
or cOrnS.

All, what relief No more tired feet;
no more burning feet; no more swol-
len, aching. tender, sweaty feet. No
more soreness in corns, callouses,
bunions.
No matter what 'ails your feet or
what under the sun you've tried with
out getting relief, just use "Tiz" '"Tiz"
is the only remedy that draws out all
the poisonous eXudations which puff
up the feet. "Tiz" cures your foot
trouble so you'll never limp or draw
up your face in pain. Your shoes
won't seem tight and your feet will
never. never hurt or get sore and swol-
len. Think of it, no more foot misery,
no more agony from corns, callouses
or bunions.
Get a 25-cent box at any drug store
or department store and get instant
relief. Wear smaller shoes. Just once
try "Tiz." Get whole years foot
comfort for only 25 cents. Think of it.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Commission has
ihc folio wing hearings scheduled for
,ae present week
At 70 A. NJ. Tuesday. Jan. 23 at the
Office of the commission at the State
House. complaint of Willard p. Ham
.l,on ct ais. vs. the Caribou Water
Light Il Power Co, regarding impure
water supply and inadequate service
same time and place, petition CT the
Rumford Falls e. Bethel Street Rail-
way for the revival and extension of
corporate existence and powers for a
period not exceeding three years.
AZ 10 4. NJ, Thursday, Jan. % at
Tho supreme court room at Rumford on
iha petition of the Rumford Farmers
TeleI hone and the Andover Telephone
70 for authority to purchase and sell
the property, rights and franchises Of
certain utilities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
State House Chat

Harold E. Donnell, a former engroSs-
ing and election clerk in the office of
the Secretary of State, who resigned
last December to accept a position as
assistant superintendent in the Sock
anosset School for Boys at Howard. r.
T., writes that he and Mrs. Donnell
are very pleasantly situated and like
very much. He has been rather busy
in familiarizing himself with his new
duties, but is now in touch with the
routine and enjoys the work. Mrs.
Donncll also has some OF the teaching,
part of each day.
Hon. A. A. and Mrs. Percy were
Augusta visitors Wednesday. Mr..
Percy saw Tom" Leigh the able Au-
gusta lawyer. Tom" suggested that
Sagadahoc have the Capitol moved to
Bath, that being the only thing left
for-Bath Times.
The presentation last week Of pair
of red tail hawks to the Franklin Park
Zoo at Boston by a resident of north
Anson, Me, was mentioned to Curator
Thomas A. James of the Maine State
museum, who said: Well, that's fine
and don't blame him for giving them
away. They are a fine bird, somewhat
rare in Maine and as the man said are
rather too fastidious for pets. They are
not protected by our game laws. They
should make nice addition to the
ZOO"
State Auditor Roy L. Wardwell
was at his office at the State House on
Monday. after having been i'll and con
fined to the house since Friday noon
with severe attack of the grip.
John A. McDonough. who for the
past two years has been a clerk in the
office of the State auditor and for the
past few months chief clerk, concluded
his services Saturday night and re
turned to his home in Lewiston.
A wooden inclined plane. placed at
the drop" in the floor at the entrance
to the corridor leading to the offices of
the State Assessors, greatly lessons the
danger of a headlong plunge on the
part of even those long acquainted
with the danger of the place.
The members of the State Board of
Assessors plan to be at the office on
Wedr esday, for the remainder of the
week
TIE Knox County General Hospital,
located at Rockland, the Bath Military
and Naval Orphan Asylum and the
Eastern Maine Orphans Home. often
known as Mt. Michael's Orphanage, at
Bangor. are the only ones of the State
aided institutions to be heard at the
Budget system hearings and are sched-
uled for Wednesday.
1t is understood that petitions are
being circulated throughout Wash
ington county for the re-appointment
to the position of chief fish and game
warden for Washington county of
George w. Ross, who for many years
held that position. Mr.. Ross is we'll
known throughout the State and the
country as we'll. having Travelled ex-
tensively as a detective with circuses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23

appropriate headings, of such sums
as may be deemed necessary TO defray
the several charges and expenses of
the public service for the current and
succeeding year. This estimate shall
also include such sums as may be
deemed necessary for charitable and
benevolent institutions, new buildings
or the renovation of old buildings of
State institutions, and for such other
purposes for which public money may
be properly appropriated. 1t shall be
accompanied by statement showing
the total valuation of taxable proper
ty III the State as compiled by the
Board of State Assessors and the rate
Of taxation necessary to produce ap-
proximately the revenue required to
meet such appropriations. 1t shall also
show the estimated income of the
State for said two years from sources
other than direct taxation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
Why Suffer So ?

why suffer from a bad back. from
sharp, shooting twinges. headaches. diz-
ziness and distressing urinary Ills? Au-
gusta people recommesa Doans Kidney
Pills. Could you ask for stronger proof
of merit!
Mrs. II. s. Pullen. 10 Gannstt St. Au-
gusta. says: Little MAck specks came
before my eyes when working about the
house. Later on. my kidneys became
dfsordered. My back had a dull ache in
it nearly all the time and when on my
feet. my back panied terribly. read
of Doan's Kidney Pills and procured
some at kenney's Drug Store. They
soon brought relief and two boxes cured
me"
Price SOC. az all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-tAe same that cured Mrs
Pullen Foster-Milburn Co. Props Buff
falo, y. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
Is Sheep Raising
aging In Maine p?

year, ending October 81, 1916, totalled
S1355.55.
The wool sold for $255.91. The three
bucks tha had been used two seasons
were sold in January for s55. Sheer
and lambs sold during the year totalled
$436.08. The 40 ewes, 20 eve lambs
and one pure bred buck lamb obtained
in change for two eve lambs) gave an
inventory at the end of the year OF
S401. These total $1147.99, or S207 90
less than the debtor side of the ac-
count.
There were produced Is tons OF
manure which contained nitrogen
phosphoric acid and potash worth. al
the valuation used for commercial
fertilizers in 1914 (before the wal
prices) about $500. The labor cost
teams and men, moving the manure
monthly to the manure platform for
working over by swine, about S25
The net value of the plant food in the
manure at the barn was, therefore
about $275. Without considering tho
value of the manure on the credit side
or any overhead charges such as inter-
est on investment, depreciation OF
plant pasturage and taxes, there was
a net loss of a little over 5000 for the
years operation. Allowing full credit
for the manure and emitting overhead
charges would show credit balance of
about 500.
This is not the place to give the de
tails of labor and food consumed. But
these have been tabulated and if any
one is interested copies may be had on
application to the undersigned al
Orono The full details Of the trial
and a discussion of the way the
manure was handled will be given in a
Station bulletin to be issued as early in
i1Q1T aS DOSSiblp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
jan9-16-23

WHEREAS Charles z. Hoxie and Az
thur II. Kraus, both Of Augusta. In the
County of Kennebec and State OF Maine.
by their mortgage deed dated the fourth
day Of May. 1910, and recorded in the
Kennebec Registry of Deeds, Book 4ss,
Page 800, conveyed to me. the under
signed d certain parcel OF real estate,
situate in said Augusta, on the West side
Of State Street, bounded as follows:
Beginning at the Northeast corner OF
the 4. Sawtelle lot at stone In the
West side of State Street: thence running
Northerly on state Street about sixty
(G0) feet to the John Hartwell ic. thence
Westerly about seven 90 rods parallel
with said Sawtelle's line to land formerly
owned by James Bridge. deceased. thence
Southerly i'm the Easterly line OF said
BRIDGES land to the North line Of said
Sawtelle's land: thence Easterly on said
Sawtelle's North line about seven a.
rods to the bound begun at: with all the
right to the well conveyed by Daniel
Woodward Jr., to Reuben McKenney.
AND WHEREAS the condition OF said
mortgage has been broken:
NOW, THEREFORE,. by reason OF the
breach OF the condition thereof claim a
foreclosure Of said mortgage.
Jan. 6. 1917.
IDA S. c. TJTCoMB.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23

HuePubhc Utilities
oervce-Auuta Lieunan
Chat atandCo - -

>il Is I'm readiness for the re-assem-
.ltug of the 18th Legislature at 10
,.clock this morning. when the usual
amount of new measures will. it is ex-
,ec,ed. he introduced in both House
and Senate
The Budget system hearings will
,c.in be taken up by Governor Milli-
KEN the Executive Council and the
tort standing committee on appro-
piations.
The Republican caucus will again
meet nj 7.3o this evening in the hall
~ the House and the report of the
committee is expected on suggestions
for action on the Governors recon-
mendations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
NORTH CLINTON

Ralph Gerald. who was so seriously
injured last week by falling tree, is
reported as comfortable as can be ex-
pected.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shibles Of Troy
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Gowen.
Miss Vivian Tuttle, who has been
boarding for several months at B. F.
Wright's, has gone to Waterville to stop
at James Tuttle's.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Tuttle of Wat
erville were guests at dinner Sunday
of Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Tuttle.
There was an entertainment at the
schoolhouse Saturday evening.
George Furber came up from the
village Saturday morning and carried
all the seats from the schoolhouse away
to other schoolhouses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23

intelligent young men able to earn a
good living in a city will live in the
country if they have to travel through
miles of mud or dust. at decided physi-
cal discomfort. in order to market their
products, meet their friends or buy
their supplies? How many young
women will be willing to live in the
country, where bad roads isolate
them, with only the sparrows for COM
panions, with the doctor almost inac-
cessiable. the schools hard for the chill
dren to reach and church going a real
labor? Yet if the townsman is to have
the things he eats grown for him ef-
ficiently and economically he must
take his part in making country life
agreeable and profitable to these intel
ligent young peoples 1t means a saw
ing of dollars and cents to him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
Chap. 299, Laws Of 1915
Bearing on Budget Plan

Attention was called Monday after
noon by State House official to a
law passed by the Legislature of 1915,
being Chaptef 299, which seems to
outline something of the present pro-
posed budget system plan. 1t was in
troduced on March 13, 1915, by Pierce
of Houlton and was approved by the
Governor on April l. 1915 The text fol-
lows:
Chapter 299-An Act directing the
Governor and Council to submit to
each Legislature the approximate
amount of money necessary to defray
the expenses of the public service.
The Governor and Council shall sub
nit to each Legislature not less than
Is days after it convenes, an estimate
in detail, or a general estimate in any
instance. where it is impracticable to
give specific items, sub-divided under
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
AMBITION
PILLS
For Nervous People

ne great nerve tonic-the famous
"ehdehs Ambition Pills-that will put
sor vim and vitality into nervous,
''eu out all in, despondent people in a
lew days
anyone can buy box for only so
h"' and Bowditch Webster Co. is
'''hoflzed by the maker to refund the
purchase price If anyone is dissatisfied
~ the first box purchased.
thousands praise them for general
.o"''y' nervous prostration. mental
'p'esslor and unstrung nerves causeI
yoVer-indulgence in alcohol, tobacco.
,o'er"ork of any kind.
ror any af'liction of the nervous sys-
n Wendelfs Ambition Pills are un-
'psssed. while for hysteria, tremb-
ana neuralgia they are simply
wp'ehdid. Fifty cents at Bowditch-
,,eos'er Co.'S. and dealers everywhere.
,r aiI orders filled. charges prepaid by
'naeh Pharmacal Co. Inc. Syracuse.
y. Ado
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23

| Inexpedient, a resumption of the three
tralns-a-day service, as on this road
until about year ago
The Corinna complainants ioin in
the above, mentioning their local man
| ufacturies, two wooden mills, r. F. d.
service. creamery, milk, poultry and
meat shipments. all of which are hand
icapped and delayed. Both petitions
ask that the hearing, if ordered, shall
be held in Dexter.
! The Dexter signers of the petition
are:
Dexter Chamber of Commerce, by
John l.. Morrison, president; Fay &
Scott. by Nj. H. Fay, president; A. p.
Abbott, Amos Abbott Co; Dumbarton
Woolen Mills, per A. c.; sWassokeag
Woolen Co, by A. r. jones, Mgr, per
c.; Eastern Trust and Banking Co, j.
G. Atwood. mgr. w. E. Otto & Co. :;
,, Hannaford Bros. Co., potatoes; Puffer
Brothers, lumber; H. w. Fish, car
riages; F. H. Hayes, Gamer; Gazette
Publishing Co., by Geo. F. Huff; H. E.
Hall, clothier; Enterprise Creamery
Co. VIM. Bradford, Treas; Dexter
| Trust & Banking Co, S. n. Leighton,
AiSet'-, -. IL. sCliidik, llOuI anu GRAIN, J.,
| Dana Crockett Co., plumbing; J. w.
| Crosby. Crosby & Crosby attorneys;
l.. B. Waldron, attorney; Bucknam &
Mountain, hardware: Central Maine
Power Co, per c. H. Maxfield, Dist.
Supt.; w. e. Brewster & Co., grocers;
John L. Morrison, Morrison Wooden
Co.
The Corinna signers are.
Corinna Manufacturing Co, per j.
| w. Winchester, Treas, wooden mill;
kenwood Woolen Mills. E. r. Clark
| The Smith Co., general mdse.: c. A.
Moore. clothier: s. H. Winchester.
furniture, ETC.: l.. II. Whitney, drug
gist; L. w. Titcomb, meat market L.
Hutchins & Co.. dealers in lumber;
Guy G. Nutter. hardware; f. Il. Shaw,
merchant; I. w. Bates, insurance ag-
ent; G. f.. Sands; A. Z. Fernald; w.
Ross. farmer; M. r. Hamilton; G.. Fl.
Shorey, farmer; f. T., Redman, physi-
| clan; f. l.. Dearborn: Eastern Grain
! Co.. E. p. Ireland, Mgr, grain, etc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
New Corporations

The following new corporations, or
ganized under the laws of Maine, have
had their certificates of incorporation
approved by the Office of the attorney
general of the State
Capital Clay Co. organized Jan. 90,
at Augusts, to manufacture, buy and
sell clay products. Capital stock, $780,
900. of which 100000 is common and
100000 is preferred; nothing paid in; I;
par value, $100; shares subscribed 8
common President and treasurer, E.
NJ. Leavitt of Augusta; clerk. Ernest
l.. Mclean Of Augusta; directors. Err
nest l.. Mclean. E. NJ. Leavitt and G..
A. Clark, all of Augusta. Approved
Jan. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
WHITEFIELD

NORTH-Jefferson Grange, No. 1877
held a very interesting meeting Thurs
day evening, Jan. IS, 1917, when the
oiiicers-elect We're ably installed by l..
H. Ford of Whitefeld Grange. assist
ed by Marion Boynton of jefferson
Grange. They are: Elton w. McCurda,
master; H. A. Clark, overseer: Lucy
B. McCurda, lecturer; G. w. Benner
steward; Marcia A. Boynton, chap
lain; A. G. Boynton, treasurer: Ma
ria l.. Benner, secretary; Walter
Trask. G.. X. Eta Hilton, Ceres;
Marion Boynton, Pomona; M. A. Kerr,
Flora; Maude f. Moody. L. A. S. BY
unanimius vote of the Grange, Ruby
NJ. Boynton was elected pianist for
the ensuing year. After the installation
the lecturer took charge and the fol-
lowing program was presented: Mu-
sic by Grange with piano accompani
ment: duets, vocal and instrumental,
solo, readings, recitation. story, etc.
Rev. L. H. Ford when called upon re
sponded by suggestions that would
help the subordinate Oranges and also
gave "reminiscences of his pleasant as
sociations with Jefferson Grange. and
also of the people in South Jefferson
as he knew them as boy, after wnlcn
bountiful supper was partaken of.
Jefferson Grange is in good standing
and while its membership is never
large, its members are interested in
keeping the Grange up to a high stand
ard. The hall has been recently paint
ed and the lodge has a fine Nictrola
and q II the eollipmept needed f01. reg
ular Grange work, not forgetting a
small bank account ahead for the
proverbial rainy day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-23
SHERlFF'S SALE
STATE OF MAINE.

County OF kennebec, IS.
Taken this sth day of Jannary. on " ex.
ecution dated the END day OF December.
1916, issued on a judgment rendered by
the Superior Court, for the County OF
kennebec. at the term thereof begun ana
held on the End Tuesday of November, A.
d. 1915, to wit, on the 18th day Of No
vember. 1916 (Which said Judgment under
the provisions OF Chapter 79 Section a.
continues in force the judgment on said
real estate for thirty days after the term
OF said Court, sitting at Augusta on the
IND Tuesday of January, 1910, in favor
OF w. II. Blanchard and Rosanna Blanch-
ard who on the date of the writ. upon
which said judgment was issued, were
residents of China, in the County of Ken
nebec and State of Maine, and now are
residents of West Gardiner in said Coun
ty of kennebec, and against II. II. Stet-'
Forty-seven Dollars and Nlnety-seven
Cents GI790 debt or damage, and One
Hundred Four Dollars and Fourteen
Cents Sl04.1D costs Of suit. and will be
sold at public auction AT the ONCE OF the
Sheriff of Kennebec County at Augusta.
Maine. in the Court House TO the highest
bidder. on Thursday. the LIST day OF
March, 1917, at two o'clock In the after
noon, the following described real estate
and all the right, title, and interest which
the said H. II. Stetson has and had In
and to the same on the 18th day OF Juns,
1916 at LAO i. NJ O'Clock in the afternoon.
the writ in the same suit, to wit: land
with buildings thereon situated in China
on the East side OF the highway leading
from Weeks Mills to Crossmans corner
and bounded and described as follows
Commencing on said highway at the
Northwesterly corner of the land now
owned or occupied by one George NJ
Crossman; thence Easterly along the
Northerly line OF said Crossman's land
to the land now or formerly owned or oc
cupied by one Fred Mcclellan: thence
Northerly along the Westerly line Of said
McLelan's land to land now or formerly
owned or occupied by one Levi Jackson.
thence Westerly. Northerly. and Easterly
by said JaCkson's land to the land now
or formerly owned or occupied by one
Fred Mcclellan: thence Northerly by said
McLellan's West line TO land now or
formerly owned or occupied by Irving ".
Reed thence Westerly and Northerly bv
said Ret ) land to the land now or for
merly owned or occupied by Robert ".
Reed thence Westerly by said Robert II
Reeds Southerly line to said highway.
thence Southerly along said highway 10
the point of beginning, exclusive OF a GER
tain piece on the Westerly side now or
formerly owned or occupied by G. a. Nc
Cartney, bordering on the said highway
and about Thirteen O0 rods square, ss
now fenced and occupied as an orchard:
also one other piece of land on the South
side about ten G0) rods from said road
and about ten G0) rods square and use1
as a burying ground. and also the range
Vay across the lot II ever called for By
the town, and being the homestead oe-
cupied by II. II. Stetson on the day Of
said attachment.
ARTHUR G. ROBINSON.
Deputy Sheriff