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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
Afternoon Session

Shortly after the Senate came In at
$50 Wednesday afternoon. Pres. Bailey
called Sen. Butler of Knox to the Chair
to preside.
The act to incorporate the Bath Trust
Co. was given its first reading.
Senators began tabling bills almost as
fast as they were taken from the table
When the act to grant additional cor.
porate powers to the Maine Title and
Utility Co. came up on its passage to b.
engrossed, Sen. Deering Of York said he
didn't believe this company, which was
incorporated for a particular purpose
be given the right to run railroads and
Indefinitely postponed the BILL.
" When the act relating to proceedings
IN court in criminal cases came up on its
way to be engrossed. Sen. Marshall
indefinitely postponed the measure.
Sen. Marshall moved the adoption of
House Amendment A to An Act relative
to the granting of licenses for certain
businesses and purposes by the munich
pal officers of the city Of Portland and
be erigrossed.
Sen. Bartlett presented Amendment A
to his own bill relating to the construc-
ton Of chimneys and Sen. Kicker Of
Hancock presented Amendment B. strik-
ing out in Sect. Exclusively for man.
ufacturing purposes and Sen. Deering Of
York said pending the time it would
take him to look in his dictionary and
find out if a smoke stack was a Chin
ney, he would table the act, which
caused a laugh.
When the act in relation to compe-
tency Of witnesses in court came up on
it's passage to be engrossed. Sen. WOOD
said that he had given some attention 10
looking into the matter. and he 1ound
that It might give prosecuting ofacefs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
Committee Reports Wednes-
day in House and Senate

Ought to pass was reported wednes-
day In the House by the committee on
appropriations and financial affairs on
act for the opening of an account on the
State books to be known as the State
Contingent fund; by committee On sea
and shore fisheries on act providing for
the marking of Holsters in transit and
in a new draft on act relating to seed
Holsters; by committee on appropria-
tions. in a new draft. for publication
of automobile registrations.
Ought not to pass was reported by
the committee on agriculture on act to
exempt all sheep to the number of %
and swine to number of 10 from tax
alton.
LEGISLATION inexpedient by the com.
,,..aa IN state prison on plan for ~
lowing time convicts a small compen-
sation for their work and labor wbile
in prfson.-.g.a@za
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
SKOWHECAN NEWS
LAUNDERING in Northern Maine hows Decrease from Last Y
Total-New Proprietors at Hotel Oxford-Supreme Jude
Court to Convene Somerset Veterans Associate
Hold an Interesting Meeting

coin. and was a newphew Of tn :,
Lucius L. Morrison Of Skowhesan !,
was unmarried and had no bro,.s
and sisters, but with hts step-mots.
Mrs. Emma Lincoln, resided In the J
Lincoln homestead. The funeral )
be held according to present plan,
2 o'clock Saturday. Mr.. Lincoln =
cousin of Mrs. Fred Burrill OF D
Madison and Of Zaidee. Margery !,
Don Morrison OF New York and a.
who are we'll known in art and mn,.
Mrs. Lora Dyer Merrill Of Foxc,.
visited her cousin. DR.. Cora NJ. Jo,
son. Tuesday and Wednesday.
The regular meeting Of the Conn
gational Mission Circle was held
Mrs. s. NJ Covers Tuesday ahl
noon. Ten were present and the 81
was from World Mission and va
Peace" A question study was d
Quoted by Mrs. Cover and Mrs Ella,
Holt presided. The next meeting \
be held at Miss II. r. Pages hon,
The high school Juniors are pre,d
ing for. the annual exhibition wh
will be presented under the drec,
of Mrs. J. p. Oak.
At the meeting Of Carrabass
LODGE last evening the following u
grands exemplif1ed the degree: n 4
L. F. Jacobs: V. G., DIR. s. NJ Cow
chaplain. Chester Turner; ward
Earl Patten; o. c., +. A. WillisI
Refreshments were served after
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
In the Senate

"A drastic bill requiring taif lights
on all kinds of vehicles and the prop
osition of giving the Bath Trust Co.
authority to engage in the bonding
business consumed a large amount of
time at the forenoon session Of the
Senate today, which began at 9:3O and
ended at 1850. The tail light bill
with an amendment offered by Senator
Butler of Knox which would eimi-
nate the penalties was tabled for fur
Their consideration.
Senator Davies attempt to have
substituted the minority report of the
judiciary committee ought not to pass
Tor the majority report ought to pass
upon the act extending the charter of
/ the Bath Trust Co. SO as to permit it
to engage in the bonding business was
defeated " to I. after a heated debate
participated in by Senators Davies and
Merrill for the minority report and
senators Gillin and Deering for the
majority report.
The Senate passed in concurrence
with the House the resolve providing
for appointment by the Governor of a
commission of three to study the sit
- SS"lu " the IGeDle minded
OF the State, said commission to be
paid only it's expenses.
The Senate without debate accepted
the favorable report of the labor com
mlttee on the act repeating the peon-
age bill in concurrence with the House.
gave the bill its first reading and as
signed it for second reading for 9:30
a. m. Thursday.
Senator Hastings Of Androscoggin
secured an amendment to the resolve
in favor Of the cooperative survey Of
the boundary line beteen Maine and
New Hampshire, changing the appro-
prlation from $4,000 to $4,000, explain
ing that the latter amount was that
appropriated by New Hampshire. The
resolve was then passed to be en-
crossed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
"Ed" Rounds New Watch

The handsome watch presented 70
Rep. Edgar E. Rounds Of Portland by
the Legislature Wednesday morning in
appreciation of his courtesies in look
ing after the members of the Legisla-
ture its recent trip to Portland is
a solid gold Hamilton. full jewelled
watch. 1t is the very latest model, with
gold face and hands, bearing on the OBJ
verse side handsome chased mono
gram E. E. r., while inside is the fol-
lowing inscription:
Presented to Edgar E. Rounds by
his friends in the 18th Legislature OF
Maine"
To the watch was attached a solid
gold chain of pretty design and gold
pencil. The present is one of the fin
est ever made by the Legislature to a
member and Rep. Rounds was so pleas
end and surprised that tears filled his
eyes when Rep. Baxter made the pres
entation. before the House in session
and his voice trembled with deep feeling
as he voiced few words Of thanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
Nominations by the Governor

The following nominations have been
made by Governor Carl f. Milltken and
posted at the executive department I'M
der date of March IS, 1917:
Justice of the Peace-Harris S Grail
mer, Lewiston; Harvey D. Eaton, Water
VILE; II. E. Foster, Winthrop. Arthur
B. Landry, Lewiston; E. G. Ryder.
Brownvlle CP. o. Brownville Jct);
Harry r. Virgin, Portland OPS Ex-
change STD
Notary Public-H. C. Whittemore,
Livermore Falls; Joseph E. Hall. Carl
bou Elisha Pratt, Rumford John r.
Trask, Dixfield; Percy l.. Aiken, Ban
gor; Leon F. Higgins, Bangor.
To administer oaths, take acltnowl-
edgement of deeds and solemnize mar
riages- Marie II. Dawson, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
COMING EVENTS

April 11-l6-Maine Methodist Fpiscu
Conference. Westbrook. Bishop Haml
presiding.
April 1l-16-East Maine Methodist T,
copal Conference, Bar Harbor, Bis
Leete presiding.
July s-13-Annual conference OF SUI
intendents of schools and Second
School principals, Castine.
July 16-August Estate Summer Sci
for Teachers. Castine. Pennington /
Machias
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
Observation-Disclosures.

The Spring and Easter season Of j
finds Morse made clothes the exr
sion of relia1hity-.Risht quality n,
The solid old Boston house of Leop
Morse Company has kept the stand
up.idespite trying conditions In
clothing industry.
The II. G.. Barker Co. at its AuEs
and Gardiner stores makes n str
leader of Morse-made clothes. WI
carry their guarantee. as we'll as
makers. and also bear the A. F. o.,
union label. The seasons best in e.
and top coats await inspection.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
Frank Lincoln

Frank Lincoln, aged So died at his
homo in East Madison early Wednes-
day morning after a brief illness. He
had IN the past been a great sufferer
from asthma and although his final
illness was very brief it is thought
that he had a touch Of pneumonia IN
addition to his asthmatic difficulties.
Mr.. Lincoln was the son Of the late
Laban and Martha (Morrison) Lin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29

April l2-Friday. Lincoln and Saga
hoe counties. Bath Coint meetinks)
April 2D-Friday, Knox county, Ro
land.
April 20-Friday, Penobscot cour
Bangor.
April 27-Friday. Piscataquis coun
Foxcroft.
May FRIDAY. franklin county, Far
fngton.
May 1f-12-Friday and Saturday. q
Valley. East Hiram.
May 1l-Friday, oxford county, Ru
ford
May 1s-Friday, Eastern Somerset Co.
ty, Harmony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29

William l.. Gallagher began act
in the New York supreme court 10
cover s275,000 which. he says. is due
him from John II. Armstrong, on
assigned claim of Samuel G. Martin
connection with a war munition tran
action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29

A committee of twenty members
the Central Mercantile Association
tended the funeral of William H. ca
father of Clarkson Cowl. president
the association. at the Church OF
TRANSPORTATION in East Twenty.nir
street, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29

It now appears to be definitely set
tied that Rev. F. G. Rogers for the past
year pastor Of the Centenary Metho-
dist church will remove from Skowhe-
gan next month. The hard winter has
severely taxed the health Of Mrs. Rog-
ers and a change of climate seems
[neceSSarY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29

War bread soon will make It's Al
pearance in France. Experiments a
being made with n bread to conttl
more whole wheat -four.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
A Clear Brain and healthy hodv

~ NTodT GRAIN HnU healthy body 2
essential for success business M
teachers. students. housewives. and oih
workers say Hoods Sarsaparilla CIV
them appetite and strength, and mali
their work seem easy. IL overcomes ih
tired feeling ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
MAINE PREPAREDNESS
Continued from Page One)
were passed to be enacted, discussion
being had but upon two Of them.

When the emergency resolve apprO-
priaSng 100000 for the rebuilding of
the INFLOW pavilion at the Augusta
State hospital, damaged by fire on
Marc< Is last was given an unani-
nous passage 124 to 0.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Kingstree Library Opened.

The public Library was opened
Friday night under the direction OF
the Civic club and Library associa-
ton. The occasion was highly en-
ioyable one to the large number OF
citizens who attended. The opening
was in the form of a shower and
nearly everyone present brought a
book or set of books, which were do
mated to the institution. Two large
library tables were laden with con.
tributions as result of the show
er," and among the volumes was q
valuable set of the Encyclopedia
Britannica, donated by Capt John A
Kelley. Delicious fruit punch, with
cakes, was served by the ladies from
elaborate bowls at each end OF the
building, one in charge Of Mesdames
Hugh McCutchen and 7 E ArroV.
smith, while Mrs w N JacobspI e5ided
over the other.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Death of Mrs S I'M Tisdale.

Salters Depot. R F D. June. &c.
Mrs S j NJ Tsdale died Thursday
night, June IA. at the age OF AZ
years, after about two weeks illness
with typhoid fever. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev Rankin
of Greelyville at the family burying
ground on Friday afternoon. She
leaves a husband, four children, two
brothers and two sisters, an aged
mother, and many relatives and
friends to mourn their loss. Miss
Fort of Sumter and DR. Isaac Boyd
were with her until she died.
Mrs Tisdale was born in Florence
county. When she was quite young
her parents moved to the vicinity,
where she spent the rest Of her life.
She was married to Mr. Tisdale ir
January, 1904, and to this union
were born two boys and two girls.
She has been q faithful member OF
the St Paul Free Will Baptist church
near Salters since its foundation.
She was held in high esteem by all
who knew her, and will be greatly
missed by her relatives and friends.
We regret to report that two 9TH
er members of Mrs Tsdale's family
are sick with typhoid fever.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
TOBACCO MARKET
OPENS JULY L.
THIS DATE WAS FIXED BY THE
PEE DEE ASSOCIATION AT
FLORENCE SATURDAY.

A meeting of the tobacco ware.
men west of the Pee Dee was held
at Florence Saturday afternoon and
W. Stem of Darlington was elected
president of the association, j R
Hutchings of Johnsonville, vice pres
ident and Jake Berger of Florence,
secretary and treasurer. 1t was de-
termined to open the warehouses for
the sale of tobacco on this side of
the river on Thursday, July IL. The
Warehousemen recognize this as an
early date, but they know that the
farmers in this section need all the
help they can get, and they are do
what they can to assist them. In
the same spirit the buyers are COM
ing on and will be here at the open
ing and will pay as good prices as is
possible under the limitations placed
Jon them by the great manufac-
lring concerns. Every indication
that good prices will prevail.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Death of John v. Wallace.

Mr. John Vernon Wallace, q prom
inent citizen of Charleston, died at
the Grady hospital, Atlanta, Thurs
day night, aged So years. He was
born at Bennettsville and was we'll
known in Kingstree, where he visit
ed the family of his sister. the first
Mrs R ] McCabe, mother Of DR. r
Claude McCabe. He organized the
Charleston Piano company and was
president of that corporation and
also of the Edison Phongraph COM
pany, which handles the Edison pho
nographs. He served in the Legisla.
ture and on the board of control OF
the dispensary and in many other
ways was active in the business, po'
litical, fraternal and social affairs OF
his community. He has left the best
kind of inheritance-"a name with
out blame and without reproach."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
KTNGSTREE SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JUNE 49, 1917
KILLING IN GEORGETOWN.
Man Accused of Stabbing Woman Caught
and Put in Jail.

GEORGETOWN. June 27:-The first
killing in quite q season was chalkeo
up against Georgetown's good name
during the early hours of Sunday
morning. Susan Blake.a negro wom'
an whose home was on kamnsky
street, in the rear of the baseball
park, was the victim, her alleged slay.
er being Sam Blake. The negro, it
seems, went to the house and found
a number of negro men and women
there. He is said to have been drink.
ing, and a row started. Some OF
those present got Blake out of the
house, but he broke away from them
and running back into the room
where the woman was,it is said, stab
bed her twice with knife. One OF
the wounds was in the heart, and the
woman died almost instantly.
Police Officer Wilson heard the
screaming and din following the kill
ing, and upon reaching the scene,
found the woman dead. and sent word
to headquarters and to the sheriff.
Pursuit followed, and before daylight
Blake was found at the house OF a
negro about mile from the city.
Sheriff Ward making the capture.
The negro was in bed at the time.
He is now in the county Jail. where
he will remain until the next session
of court.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Bethel BreeLes.

Bethel, June 26:-Farmers are all
busy putting in tobacco.
Mr. and Mrs ] W Dennis and little
daughter, Nadine, spent Sunday
night with the latter's parents here.
MIR Lonnie Wall of Olanta was a
pleasant visitor in this community
Sunday afternoon and night.
Mr. Sam Webber of Charleston
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with friends around here.
Miss Jessie McElveen spent last
weekend with Miss Leola Gibbons
ut Hebron.
Mr. W H. McElveen spent Friday
and Saturday with his daughter be-
low Kingstree.
Mr. Eugene Burgess went to Kings
tree Saturday.
MIR T B Cooper is on the sick list.
We hope he will soon be well again.
Miss Leola Gibbons and Mr. Z W
Adams of Hebron we're callers in our
community Sunday afternoon.
We are glad to learn that Mrs q
E Burgess is still improving.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Make This the Best Fair Yet.

The eyes of Williamsburg county
are now turned to the coming fair to
be held November 6 to 9. inclusive.
Nations are now awakening as
never before in the worlds history to
the Importance of agricultural de-
velopment.
Our government is now putting
forth unprecedented effort along
agricultural educational and outlines
of community development.
The time is now here when we
must make our county the unit OF
activity and all work together for
| its share in the prosperity that is
just ahead Of us.
Cooperation is now and will ever
hereafter be our slogan. and prepar.
edness our watchword. This means
devotion to service at home, in our
our community, in our county, in
State, to our nation and to the
world, The time has now come
when we can see but one road to
success and that is by cooperation.
The time has been wher our peo-
ple we're content with handling their
| little affairs and casually watching
the world. We are now closely
drawn to the entire world by ties
that bind, by modern communica-
ton and world interest. When do
we appear in this program? Let US
begin at home and cooperate along
safe and sane lines.
The Williamsburg County Fair
association can succeed only through
cooperation. It's very life is CO.
operation and its being is wrapped
up in it. Carefully prepare your
exhibits and get ready for the
Greater Williamsburg County Fair.
w E NESMITH. Pres.
Kingstree,> IS C, June 5. 1917.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
AMERICAN TROOPS
ARRIVEM FRANCE.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED
BY GREAT CROWDS..WlLL BE
ON FIRING LINE SOON.

A French Seaport, June 27:-The
second contingent of American troops
arrived and disembarked this morn
ing.
The troops landed amid the fran
tic cheers of the people who had
gathered for hours in anticipation
of duplicating yesterdays surprise
Enthusiasm rose to fever pitch
when it was learned that the trans
ports and conveys had successfully
passed the submarine zone. The port
was speedily bef1agged in honor OF
the occasion.
All the troops now arrived were
transferred today to a camp not far
distant from this point, where Major
Gen William L Sibert is installed.
Thence they probably will 20 soon
to a point near the front. All the
troops are IN excellent shape, enthu-
siastic over the successful trip and
their reception. and eager for action.
Major Gen Pershing. the American
commander. is expected tomorrow.
The harbor isdotted with conveys.
The streets are filled with soldiers in
khaki and with bluejackets. Great
numbers Of trucks are transporting
immense supplies to the camps in
which the troops are concentrating.
The advance guard of the army
of the United States is preparing to
be sent against Germany on French
soil. In defiance of the German sub
marines, trained fighters have reach,
ed France and are ready to fight be.
side the French. the British, the Rus.
sian, the Portuguese and the Italian
troops on the western front.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28

have formed a partnership. under
the firm name of McClam & Cook.
and will engage in a general live
stock business at Hartsville. The
business, which will be under the
management of Mr. Cook, will open
on July 2.
Hon Charlton Du Rant, Of Man.
ming, spent last Friday here on busi-
ness of professional character.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28

A garden in the yard of the Tab
.rnacle Baptist church, Columbia, is
proving . helpful and enjoyable de-
parture for more than ten enthusi-
astic members of the tomato club of
that church. Each girl has two rows
of tomatoes, and the garden is very
promising,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28

The Price River Irrigation compa-
ny's dam near Fairview, Utah, broke
last week, laying waste several thou
sand acres of rich land and causing
more than $1,000, 900 damage.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Death of Mrs George Swittenberg.

Mrs Swittenberg. mother Of Prof
] W Swittenberg of this place, died
at her home in Newberry yesterday
afternoon. Mrs Swittenberg had
been i'll for some time and it was
thought an operation might improve
her health and prolong life. The
operation was perfol med and death
ensued as a result of the shock.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28

In q wreck on the Atlantic Coast
Line near Dillon, Ala. Sunday. the
engineer and fireman were killed
and several passengers injured.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28

Because of the large emigration OF
negroes it was feared that the pota'
to crop on the Eastern Shore of Vir'
ginia could not be gathered, but the
Boy Scouts came to the rescue and
took the contract. The yield is esti'
mated at 100000 barrels.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28

Visit Odom & Dennis Cash Store,
at Peoples Mercantile Co.'S old stand
on Academy street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-23
MILK PRICE REVISION.
Decided on by New England Milk Pro-
ducers' Association.

At meeting of the executive commit
tee of the New England Milk Producers
association at the Office of the associa
ton, No. 26 Broad street, Boston, Tues
day, it was unanimously decided that I
committee at once take up with the dis
tributors in the principal cities of New
England the matter of revision Of
prices to be paid for milk. The meeting
was the outgrowth Of the mass meetings
held throughout New England Monday
May 7, when there was unanimous SEN
timent expressed among the producers
that conditions had become intolerable
and that something must be done look
ing toward their relief
The executive committee is composed
of one member from each state, beside
the president, Frank W. Clark of Will
liston, Vt, and the secretary, Richard
Pattee. of Laconia, n. H. Each member
understands the situation in his state
and realizes the Importance of immedi-
ate action. 1t was shown that, during
the past go days, the number of dairy
cows in New England had decreased from
10 to l5 per cent and that, after the
pasturage period of June and July, this
decrease will be even more marked UNI
less quick relief is at hand.
Grain has doubled in price in little
over a year, labor is extremely hard to
find, although in many places farmers
are paying $3.50 for eight hours work,
and butchers are making most attrac-
tive offerings for beef CRITTERS" While
the executive committee members stated
that they appreciated every effort should
be made to reduce costs, in order that
the consumption of milk would be in
creased, they recognized the need of i'm
mediate action in order to avert disaster
and, accordingly, authorized a special
to begin immediate confer
ences with distributors in order to bring
about revision OF the prices which
would be satisfactory to all the interests