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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
FARMERS, LOOK OUT
FOR THE SWINDLERS

Portsmouth, n. H, June 3.-F'rom a
statement given out by Seth w.
Jones, collector of internal revenue. it
appears that complaints have reached
the internal revenue bureau that per
sons selling farmers account book
are using the name of War Incorle
Tax Agent in the attempt to force
the sale of this book.
The activities of these impersona :
tors, coming as they do at a time
when special appeals are being made
to the farmers Of the country to pay
their income taxes, are particularly
obnoxious. and this bureau will well
come any assistance in bringing be
fore the proper authorities the facts
in connection with such practices.
Taxpayers are especially warned to
assure themselves that persons seek
ing information regarding their in
come tax statements are authorized
officers of the Treasury Department.
Any person using the name of an IN
ternal revenue officer in an attempt
to sell something should be reported
to the nearest revenue agent or col
lector for investigation.
The penalty for such impersonation
is fine OF not more than $1,000 or
Imprisonment for not more than three
years, or both. Arrest; will be FIJI
lowed by vigorous prosccu ion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05

The following new corporations, or
ganized under the laws Of Maine nave
had their articles of inc ,rporation APP
proved by the office of the attorney
general:
Fidelity Realty Investment Com
pany, organized May 81 in Augusta.
Capital stock, S250,000; If which $780,
600 is common and 100000 is pre-
ferred; nothing paid in; par value,
500: shares subscribed, three Of
common. President and treasurer.
Z. NJ. Leavitt. Augusta; clerk, Ernest
l.. Mclean. Augusta; directors, E. M.
Leavitt, +. l.. Mclean and c. r..
Chapman, all of Augusta. Purposes,
business of all kinds. Approved May
p.
kingwood Oil Company, organized
May 80 at Portland. Capital stock
$4,000, 900, of which s4000,000 is COM
mon and sl,Oo0,00o is preferred;
nothing paid in: par value. IS;
shares subscribed, common. Presi-
dent Il. Y. Mann, Portland; treasur-
CT, T.. II. Irwin. Portland; clerk, John
II. Dana, Portland: directors, f. v.
Mann, +. II. Irwin. NJ. D Mills. +. b.
Rowe and NJ. D. Griffin. all of Port
land. Purposes, ageneral real estate
business. Approved May %.
Liberty Garment Manufacturing
! Company, organized My - at Port
land. Capital stock, $4,000 all COM
mon; nothing paid in par value,
$50; shares subscribed 4. President,
Frank ID. Collins, Boston: treasurer,
Peter Craske, Portland; clerk, John
\. Johnson, Portland; directors,
Frank d. Collins of Boston and Peter
Craske. John A. Johnson and Samuel
]. Federbush all of Portland. Pur-
poses. the manufacturing. sale, buy
ing. dealing in merchandise CT all
kinds. Approved May "a.
Chapman's Laundry. organized
May % at Biddeford. Capital stock.
$50 900; all common; paid in. $500;
par value, $50: shares subscribed. so.
President, Ralph w. Bean. Saco:
treasurer, Samuel l.. Parcher, Bidde-
ford; clerk, Benjamin w. Spofford,
Saco: directors. the above. Pur-
poses, general laundry business in
York county and vicinity. Ap-
proved May "a.
Shoshone Minerals COMPANY. or
sanized May 30 at Augusta Capital
stock $500 900: all common: nothing
paid in: par value, $40: shares sub
scribed. 5. President. NJ F. Hearrin,
Augusta; treasurer, r. w. Farris,
Augusta: clerk. c. l.. Andrews. Au-
gusta: directors. NJ. F. ;Iearrin. r.. w.
Farris. L. NJ. Leavitt. S. l.. Fogs and
c. r. Chapman, all of augusta. Pur-
poses, a general mining business.
Approved May 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05

who arrived Thursday from West
ford, Mass, for a visit with Mrs.
Downs mother, Mrs. Matilda Lynn.
and family. for few days.
Mrs. Della Lamson Of East vassal-
boro was caller of Miss Rose Lam
son and Mrs. Alice Taber Friday aft
ernoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pierce re
Lltchheld Plains were over Sundav
visitors of Mr.. Pierce's daughter. Mrs.
Harold Boynton. also Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Weber and baby were Sun
gay visitors of Mrs. Webber's sister
AZ the Boynton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grin True and Mr.
Bartlett Of Litchfeld and Miss Ma ID
bartlett OF Allston, Mass. and Misc
r.usehia Keith of Gardiner were
among the tourists who spent SUNDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05

to 3,o15 for Mrs. Gowelis team Inc
membership contest runs through
two more regular meetings. Inc ios-
ing side must furnish the winners .
supper.
The program given ty Mrs. Cow
ellis side consisted of piano SOLO ny
Mrs. Flanders; music. Mr.. Libby
Mrs. Hascall and Mrs. Carl GoweH'
recitation. Mrs. Elwell: duet, Mrs.
Gowell and Miss Phillips; The Knit
ters"; duet, Mr.. Libby end Mrs. Has
call; dialogue, The Unexpected :
Home Sweet Home; reading, MI.
Monk; song, Mr.. Libby, Mrs. Hascali
and Mrs. Carl Gowell
The following program was given
by Mrs. Farmers team: Piano and
harmonica duct, Mr.. Bennett and Mi.
Hascall; reading. The Counting,
Mrs. Lord; dialogue, This is So
sudden; singing, Just Break the
News to Mother" Messrs. Hascall,
Shaw and Bennett; Gross Talk on a
Jackass," Mr. Hascall and Mrs. Ben
nett original poem. Mrs Ethel
! Pratt; song. Hey. Mr.. Joshaway,"
Mr.. Bennett and Mr.. Snaw; original
paper on poultry, Ms. Burbank;
song. SILVER Theads Among the
Gold" Nj. Hascall and Mr.. Bennett;
recitation. The New Cow" Maude
! Bennett.
| OF the 10 living chatter members.
eight were present Saturday evening.
The grange was organized some 50
| years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
Oranges
Turner Grange.

Turner Grange held its regular
Children's day meeting Saturday
with the following program: Morn
ing: Song Tommy Tompkins, Viii
| lage Primary: recitation, Service
Flag" Bertrim Dunn; dramatization,
III elping to Win the War" Village
school; piano solo. Don Irish; recita :
ton, "Sheridans Ride" Elsie Green:
essay. Kenneth Libby: piano solo,
Rachel Richardson; recitation. Do
ing My Bit" Sadie Washburn: reel
tation. In June" Lauren Gilbert.
Afternoon: Vocal solo, Eleanor
Haskell; recitation, "a Geographical
Child Gladys Bernard: essay, The
Third Liberty Loan" Guy Timber
lake: recitation, 'Dolly's Lesson
Methyl Bates: recitation, My fath-
cr." Earl Gilbert; song. LeaVltt
chorus: play, Some Old-Time Nis-
itors," East Turner school; recita-
ton, when the Minister Comes to
Tea" Doris Durgin; recitation,
school Room Trials" Charles Tai
bot: recitation, "DollT's Lesson"
Faith Whitman: recitation, The Red,
White and Blue" Margaret Staples:
piano solo, Marguerite Canwell: reci-
tation. "DolIie's Prayer Ethel Drew;
recitation. Like the Roses" Hope
Whitman: flag drill. Center school;
recitation, Bertram; recitation. NJ
Grandfather's House." Burton Whit
man: song. Marseillaise, Lillian Fish
or. dialogue, Goodbye: piano duet,
Mary McGrath, Margaret Benson;
flag salute, all the children; remarks,
Kate Gilmore; original poem. Mrs.
Waterhouse; hymn, America, all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
WINDSOR

WEST-An al-day Red Cross
meeting will be held at the chapel
Wednesday,, with basket lunch
Coffee will be served. 1t is hoped a
good number will be present to as
sist in the sewing as there is much
to be done.
North Windsor sent delegation TO
the w. c. I. L. convention held Tues
day at the Penney Memorial church,
Augusta.
Mrs. Wakefield and daughter passed
last Thursday night with Rev. and
Mrs. Longley of China. who leave
soon for Clinton. where he is to oe-
gin a new field of labor
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barton and
sons, Edward and wife, and Gideon
and friend. all of Watervlle passed
Sunday, May 26, with Mr.. and Mrs. $
r. Barton. The party "ame by auto.
Mrs. Mont Murray and daughter
are stopping with Mrs. Murray's pac-
an indefinite time. Mr.. Murray has
employment in the sawmil.
Mrs. Hazel Murray and Mrs Ber-
tina Johnson were recent visitors of
relatives in Chelsea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Trask are
moving to Augusta.
Miss Maud Mosher of Augusta. was
a visitor of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Mosher. over Sunday at their
country home.
Mrs. c. w. Taber passed the day
recently in Augusta.
Mrs Harvey Downs and son H.r
old and daughter Evelyn, accomn.
MED by Mr. Downs mother. Mr.
Joshua Downs, were a TOURING n.rtv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
MATHEMATICS
DOWNS OFFICERS

Portland, Me, June 4.-Capts.
Washington Mosely Of this city,
Joshua H. Goodridge of Westbrook.
Clarence a. Holt Of Saco and Will
liam c. Bryant of Lewiston have been
given honorable discharges from the
army after long experience in the
National Guard Of Marie. The past
IL months they have BEEN in the Fed
eral service.
Mathematics was the subject in a
recent examination attic" course at
the Fort Monroe Artillery School
which proved the stumbling block for
these officers.
Capt. Goodridge was ouartermaster
OF the c. A. c., National; Guard Regi
ment; Capt. Mosely was in command
of the LIST Company a year ago: Capt
Holt of the 9TH and Capt. Bryant of
the 9th. They have been on duty in
the fortifctaions of this artillery dis
/ triCt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
A Complaint Filed

\ complaint against the Andres
coggin Electric Co, and the Portland
Terminal Co. was filed at the office
Of tho Public Utilities Commission
Tuesday by Merrill & Libby. a firm
consisting Of Harry Merrill and VIII
bert 7 Libby both of Gray. Hewett
and Cole. George L. Merrill. Melvin
Con. John w. Morrill,. Eugene H.
Lowe and Matthew c. Morrill,. all Of
Gray George Churchill and George H.
Hall. both Of Raymond and Oscar c.
S'inchfeld OF New Gloucester.
The compliments a,lege that al
though physical connection has been
,nade between the tracks of the An
droscoggin Electric Co. and the Port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05

! land Terminal Co.. at Deering juno
tiop. so called, the respondents I'M
reasonably. unnecessarily and with
out just cause refuse to determine
and establish the times at which and
/ the rules and conditions under which
cars shall he drawn over their re-
Spoctive roads and the compensation
I" be paid for the transportation of
freight.
The compliments further represent
mat there is great public demand
Cor the mutual and rec: procal roceiv-
ing. forwarding, transfer and delivery
of freight by tho respondents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
Readfield Granoe.

Eeadheld Grange met in regular SEES
sion Saturday. June 1st. Two candi
dates were instructed in the lessons Of
the First and Second degrees by the
degree staff, After the usual recess for
dinner the lecturer presented the fol-
lowing program Singing by Grange
discussion: What Has Been Ny Ex-
perienoe With the Cold Pack Method
During the Fast Year? Mary A. Nick
erson followed BY several sisters; sing
Ing by Grange. "Old Folks at Home" ;
remarks. Emery OF Manchester Grange
"reminiscences of Ye O1den School Days,
Nancy Atkinson. Costello weston, f. A
Cottle reading. Sadie !, Dunn; report OF
Red Cross canvass. Charles w. Crosby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
PETITION TO SELL R.. S.
T. & ST. GEO. RAILWAY

The Public Utilities Commission
has issued an amendment of the de-
cree authorizing the sal. of the Rock
land, South Thomaston & st. George
Railway property. giving him the
right to sell at public auction or by
bids and proposals. with the right to
reject any or all bids and privilege of
selling any or all Of the property
thereafter in any manner approved
by the court having jurisdiction over
his receivership: provided that he
shall first give public notice of said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
40

by the State Relief Corps. Alte'
ner line was formed in front u
hall, consisting of the Granu o.
Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans
the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
about 80 school children. ihe' y.
marched to the cemetery. whe'e :.
Sons decorated graves, after W.
they returned to the hall. ~" ~.
about zoo enjoyed an eloquent ofau,
by Brother Cony. Junior vice ' ~,
mander of the division. Music "A
furnished by the choir of the
church and the South China U@
During the day ice cream was .
by the S. Of V. Auxiliary. ;,
Charles p. Choate Of the 's y,
Pioneer Infantry. stationed al o %
Wadsworth, South Carolina. pa ,s,
Sunday at the homo of his aunt
Arthur HallowelL n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
Wilson Grange.

AT the regular meeting OF Wilson
Grange. East Wilton, Saturday even
ing June /, the program was in
charge of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Weeks
and Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Weeks and
was as. follows;
Piano duet. Misses .Abbie Jones
and Dora Whitney; talk on Food
production. by County Agent A. K.
Gardner of Farningtot.. piano solo.
Miss Caroline Mclaughlin: Mr..
Gardeners talk was exceedingly in
teresting and instructive and was
riyen in very pleasing manner.
Light refreshments Were served and
Games enjoyed at the close of the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
LIN. co. POW. co. TO
ISSUE MORE SECURITIES

The Public Utilities Commission
under date OF June ha: issued sup
Elemental order No. : regarding the
Lincoln County Power Co, Inc. ap-
plcation for approval IF issue of Sc
curities, ordering that it be author
lied to sell at not less than 90 and
accrued interest it's per cent. pre-
ferrcd stock of the value of $4,000:
that it is authorized to receive from
the First Auburn Trust Co, Trustee.
from the proceeds of boads heretofore
or hereafter issued an6 sold under
supplemental order in this case dated
Dec. II. 1917, the sum of $4,000;
these moneys to be used in payment
for materials and labor on the Bristol
Mills development.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
ASKED TO RESIGN
BUT HE REFUSES

Portland, Me, June 4-Millard w.
Baldwin, for six years superintendent
Of the Maine Institution for the
Blind, has been asked to resign by
five of the 10 trustees at an executive
session. The reason given as the
apparent friction" between Mr..
Baldwin and some of the workers.
Mr.. Baldwin, in statement said
Il do not intend to resig1l."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05

the damage they did. I think they
should be notified by yolr Office also"
Captain James L. Basley. secretary
OF the Maine State Board Of Charities
and Correction, has returned from,
Kansas City, where he attended the
National Conference of Social Work.
He reports an interesting meeting,
largely attended and full Of valuable
information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05

win relatives at the home of Mr.. and
PTS. y. q. True, also Grin True and
Mr Warren Of Augusta Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph True and little Adelaide
passed Sunday at the True home
stead.
Mrs. Otis Douglas and son Raw
lnond' Mrs. Cora Hall and Miss Web
per- all Of Augusta. were callers of
Mrs. ;. Z. Barton Sunday. They cane
III their touring car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Ingraham and
baby and Mrs. Jackson and son were
entertained Sunday evening at the
home Of Miss S. l.. Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
AXE View Granae.

The regular meeting Of Lake View
Grange was held Saturday evening
There were over 100 members pres
ont Fifteen applications were re-
ceived. Mrs. Winnie Farmers team,
:. Tho contest, bringing in 10, ana
Mrs. Rose GowelFs side senolhs :"
49, The team captained by Mr IT.
inner is now leading Mrs. Cover
o a. nv 24o points, the totals beng
> -, noints for Mrs. Farmers 'eH'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
Oakland Hearing Ordered

The Public Utilities Commission
has ordered hearing for 10 o'clock
on Wednesday, June 10, at Memorial
han in Oakland on the ietition of the
Maine Central Railroad for altera :
ton or change of a crossing at a
point in the Smithfield road in Oak
land at the overhead bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
State House Chat

One of the officials in the Office Of
the secretary of State read the fol-
lowing letter recently received by the
Automobile Bureau and simply re-
marked: The automobile or the
cow"
"A car with license no. - reck :
lessly run into a COW h!tched behind
wagon in this town yesterday. and
they had no horn on. and | wish to
know who owns this car so that I
may be able to collect from them for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
CHINA

SOUTR-Memorial day was oh
served in its usual manner. The
speaker OF the day was Robert A
Cony OF Augusta. Dinner was SERVED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
MlINE CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY
Portland, Maine. May 81, 1918.
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION:
Presidents Office

The Director Railroads the appointments
by Regional Directors Of the following Irae Comm'tees
with all questions or
under General Order No. g. Freight ranc
Committee Territory Campbell, Chairman 143 Liberty
New Cty England District Freight COMMITTEE l.
ken.fe Chairman South Station Boston Mass trunk Inc
ps,rict Burnett Chairman 1913 Liberty
ST. City, District Freight Committee e. j.
Brster Transpn Bdsy chcaso Eastern DIST Goa
and Cossey Chairman Reading Terminal
Central District Coal and Coke Committee j. u ven
Station Pittsburgh, Pa
Director cooperation Of the shipping
public working satisfactory adjustment Of freight rates
on hqher All shippers who desire to make
maintenance Of established dHerentas or
under General Order number ~
NAV their the Freight Traffic officers OF
the serving but shippers feel after presenting
their CIV
81 further Freight Committee for the territory
glad to hear and consider proposal
the shippers have to offer.
MORRIS MCDONALD presioeh"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05

sale in any manner prescribed by
said court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
The State Auditors May Report

L. made MS report "a 'e ''A-'
o as follows:
CASH STATEMENT MAY 81 1915
-. - .s ,,.., ,,,s sl4asac3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-05
New Corporations

The following new corporations, or
ganized under the laws CT Maine have
had their articles of inc ,rporation APP
proved by the Office of the attorney
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
CHRISTMAS FURS.

Christmas furs are among the gift classics, and especially are covetable things this winter, in spite of their high prices A fur coat is a sound investment which all women and girls love to have made for the-c.
 There are beautiful fur coats of every description from which to choose, among them being some very attractive models in mole-dyed coney.
 There is, too, seal musquash, trimmed with skunk, and a very smart coat may be mentioned in natural musquash. trimmed with a big roll collar and cuffs of natural skunk. There are, of course, some very hand some made-up stoles and muffs, in all the favorite furs.
 A magnificent natural skunk stole Is made in the large square wrap style. It has six strands, and Is ex- tremely comfortable satisfac- tory substitute for fur coat. There's handsome big square huff to match,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
GIVEN FAREWELL
 SURPRISE PARTY

MT. and Mrs. James P. Doran of 206 Park place were rendered a fare well surprise party at their home last night on the eve of their departure to their former home at Rochester, N. Y. The home was artistically and pa triotically decorated with flags and flowers, and illuminated with many colored electric lights.
 A pleasing musical program had been arranged and Mrs Doran rem dered a few delightful speciality mu- scial numbers Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Bill rendered some very pleasing vo- cal solos, and Mrs. Stanton accompa- nied at the piano. Refreshments were served and later in the evening dan- cing was enjoyed.
 Mir. Doran had been engaged in this city for the past six months with gov ernment work at the Locomobile com pany. He will now take up important work at Rochester.
 1 Among those present who helped tC make the evening delightful were MT and Mrs. Booth, MT. and Mrs. J. P Doran, Lieutenant and Mrs. Skeerth Lieut.. and Mrs. Champaigne, MT. anC Mrs. Jerome J. Kari, MT. and Mrs Griffin, Mir. and Mrs. Camp, pr. anG Mrs. Bill, Mrs. Adelaide Johnson, Mis-! Sadie Johnson, Wright Webb, Mrs Stanton, and MT. Blumgart.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07

sections of which it is made. The sec tions telescope into the bottom tube when not in use and during transpor- tation, for which a tiny two-wheeled truck is used. The truck is often run up under the protection of tree, and spikes are nailed in the ground to hold the apparatus close against the tree trunk. It is the work of but a moment to turn the crank and send the telescoped sections up into the air until the top peeps out over the tree tops.
 In one village on the Somme, peri scope of this kind, set up in a little protected cove, kept theSallled armies informed of every movement of the Germans, who were behind massive entrenchments at that particular spot. The body of the truck is built so low that 1t can be easily concealed by brush.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
MARY DAVIS

Thousands of British soldiers owe their lives, most of them unknowingly to the efforts of Miss Mary Davis, who since 1916 has been employed as bac- teriologist for the Robert w. Goelet Research Fund. In 1915 Miss Davies inoculated herself with gangrene ba- cilli in order to demonstrate the eff cacy of Taylor's preparation, which is designed to make cloth antiseptic under any and all conditions. Her efforts were crowned with success. It is understood that the clothing of the British soldiers was subjected to the Davies antiseptic process, and resulted in keeping the mortality rate from gangerous wounds down to mini num- Pieces of dirty cloth shot into the body constitute in war the most prolific cause for infection. This danger was removed through the Da- vies process, which made the cloth so treated sterile for months, notwith- standing the various forms of dirt and germs to which uniforms are sub jected in a campaign. The young scientist is connected with the Ris- Organizes Hospital, of which Dr. Jos eph, the noted American surgeon, is the chief.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
FOUR DIVORCES ARE GRANTED BY
 JUDGE HAYNES

Bessie Louise Merritt of Norwalk was granted a divorce from Howard c. Merritt of the same place by Judge Frank D. Haines of the Superior court yesterday on the charges of desertion. They were married August IS, 1908 and Merritt left his wife going away Mrs. Merritt said, with Mrs O'Hara. Mrs. Merritts name was Anderson.
 Decision was reserved on the peti- ton of Helena May Mcdonald. of this city who asked for divorce from Will liam Mcdonald, of Waterbury. Mrs. Mcdonald testified to cruel treatment on the part of her husband. They were married in Canada in 1902. |. George L. Benedetti was granted a decree from Mary A. Benedetti, both of this city, habitual intemperance be- ing the charge made by the husband. He told the court his wife's drinking habits became so bad he had to leave her last February. They were mar ried March IS, 1895.
 Clara May Ferguson of Norwalk, was granted a decree from Robert L. Ferguson, now in the army, on charges of desertion in January 1912. They were married in 1909, and the husband never fully supported his wife, she told the court.