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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
State House Ministries

The State House Minstrcls will be given
at the Augusta Opera House on the eve
ming of Friday, Feb !. The big building
has already been engaged and the re-
hearSals for the "shoW" have progress /
so satisfactorily that II is now possible
to announce the exact date The funds
received will be for the benet of the
Maine boys on the other side of the water.
The first part of the minstrel show will
have chorus Of % in addition to roll
licking, joke-cracking end men. All Of the
songs to he sung ire new ones while one
of the numbers has not yet been printed.
hut promises to be one of the seasons
successes when it is placed before the
public. 1t is Chester kingsley's 81 Amt
Married no More The Crest Overture to
be used is one of the snappies, yer writ
ten.
In the olio will he some stunning acts
that will offer the very best of dancing
and some uproarious comedy. The con-
Guiding number will be THE Deluge," a
faithful country fire department scene
that teens with human nature and wit.
some of the songs in this number are
scheduled for big reception
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
Council Orders

The following orders We're passed
81 Tuesdays session of the Governor
and Council.
Ordered, that the action of the board
"f hospital trustees in voting to au-
touri2o the superintendent OF the Au-
-Iista state hospital to employ Or.
k"pulian ms inferno at q salary of
:'"' ror annum is approved.
ordered, that beginning Jan. l. 1918.
William =. Livingston be granted q
three months leave Of absence from
his duties as assistant librarian with
the fun payment of his SALARY.
ordered, t1at the sum Of SIS, 1854
fu" state pay OF volunteer soldiers
pliati"r for war purposes
ordered. tl&t the bank commission
~ is authorized to engage an cxamin-
~ "f small loan agencies. in accord
iuro with tho provisions Of Chapter
-, Of tho Pablo Laws Of 1917, at q
salary not to exceed $4,000 per year
such examiner Shall also Lave super
vision Of tie registration Of dealers
IN securities ara MS salary and on
lenses sIall hc paid out of the fees
f'r"ilcd from small loan agencies. If
,Nrll fees prove to be insufficient the
balance required for such purpose
shall lie paid "ui Of TIC State CON
tinCcnt fund.
ordered. that there he paid from the
state contingent fund the sum of
H&G25t snil amount to he paid to Os-
'1T II! I'Hnbar for work performed
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LIVE STOCK PRO-
DUCT|0N AND FEEDING

A meeting of the State Committee on
was held at the State House, Sept s,
at which it was voted sub committee
be chosen composed of prominent
dairy farmer, a representative of the
\. f. NJ. p. A.. representative Of the
Department Of Agriculture, a repre-
sentative of the University of Maine
Extension service and of the Live
Stock Breeders Association, to further
the live stock interests Of the State by
a systematic campaign for increased
production and economical feeding.
The following were chosen on the
above committee: Frank y Adams.
Herbert NJ. Tucker, Alton s. Pope. l..
f. McIntire and W. c. Monahan. Later,
when Prof. Monahan resigned his posi-
ton at the University of Maine. Mr..
r, w. Morton was chosen in his place.
The committee organized by choosing
Frank $. Adams chairman. and H. NJ.
Tucker secretary
The work OF this committee is TO
bring to the attention of stock keep
ers throughout the State the great
need of I. general increase of all live
stock upon Maine farms and TO try and
put INFORMATION directly into the hands
Of and secure the active support Of
the mem who are to- actually do the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02
LARONE

Some little excitement was caused by
a bad chimney fire at Charles Stevens,
during the gale of last Friday night, but
luckily very little damage was done owing
to the fact that the roofs were covered
with snow.
The new members OF the Req cross met
last week at the home of Mrs. Ambrose
Gerry, where the work was started in
earnest. This week they me- at the
same place and started in on the knit
ting, sewing being taken up previously.
Charles lIandley who last fell pur-
chased the F. G. Priest farm, arrived
last week at his new home from his for
mer home in New Brunswick. where he
was detained on business. The family
has been located here for some time.
The family Of Guy Boone of Norridge-
wock were over-Christma3 visitors at +,
W. Farley's and Mrs. Joseph Durham,
who is stopping in Watervlle'. was visi-
tor at her sons, James Dfnham.
Fred Gleason. who, .issfh Battery c at
Camp Devens. wssemss over Christmas.
Roy Marcia did not come becalse of the
quarantine for measles 9*
Mrs Dora Emmons somewhat better
Of her recent illness, but is still very
poorly.
Miss Rose BuZzcll WAS n home visitor
over Christmas from her work In Port
land
Forest Farley is delivering wood in
Fairfield and Wateville.
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maine FARM LANDS
LOAN COMMISSION

An act to establish the farm lands
loan commissioners of Maine and to au
thorize the investment of certain
moneys now on deposit in the State
treasury known as the reserved land
fund which was passed at the last
session of the Legislature, became
operative Tuesday.
The act allows the farm lands loan
commissioners to loan from the funds
at their disposal on first mortgages of
farm property to holders of unmort :
gagged farm real estate 4 sum not
greater than so per cent Of the market
value Of the estate, provided the secur-
ity is worth not less than $40 an acre.
that the borrower is an actual resident
of the state and bona fide occupant Of
the land offered as security
The loan will be granted only to as
sist in erecting necessary dwelling
houses and farm buildings, inrluuing
silos, clearing land for cultivation ~
for the purpose of live stock. The loans
70 be made are for term of no. iess
than three nor more than % years, but
the entire Indebtedness is payable on
any interest date after three years from
the date Of the mortgages. The rate OF
interest to be charged is } per cent
Under the act the Governor, the State
auditor, the land agent, the commits
Sioncr of agriculture and the State SUI
perintendent of public schools shall
constitute board to be known as tbs
Farm Lands Loan Commissioners Of
Maine.
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Automobile Registration

The automobile registration bureau. de-
partment of state. did not take in large
amount of cash during the month of De-
cember-only s7.75-but it managed 20
gather in during the entire year the total
of s4SS,06ls7 That sum was brought in
through the registration of 3s,111 pleasure
machines and the issuance of 41,56S oper-
ators' licenses, with 1852 trucks and 1916
motorcycles registered and AS dealers and
81 motorcycle dealers licenses issued,
Advance registrations tor rne year 1918
came along with rush during the clos
ling days of the past year and at the close
of business on Dec. 81. 1917. the total re-
ceipts were s23 ISIS. The receipts, accord
ing to the experience of the past will now
continue to keep all hands in that depart
raent Just as busy as they care to be-
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ALBION

Albion grange will hold its annual
installation Of officers on Friday even
ing, Jan. 4. 4 special meeting Of the
grange is called for Wednesday even
ing. Jan. 4. for the purpose Of con-
ferrins the Third and Fourth degrees.
The usual supper will he served after
the installation service.
Albion Christian Sunday school held
its annual election Of officers Sunday,
Dec. 80, the officers elected being: .Su-
periEtendent +. F Wigcii? assistant
superintendent, j. .. Copeland; secre-
tary and treasurer. l.. 9. Robinson; or
ganist, Dorothy Frye; assistant or
ganist. Eva Hussey; librarian, Mrs.
Julia Barlow: assistant librarian. Iva
Robinson. The year just closed has
been a very profitable and prosperous
one and many expressions Of regret
were heard that Deacon c. +. Fuller
did not feel able tn assume the duties
Of the leadership of the school for an
other year.
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Town Unions for Statewide
Supervision of Maine Schools

Benton-Fairfield.
Mercer-Norridgew Smithfield
Starks.
MISUNDERSTANDING
Anson-Bingham. Embden, Scion,
Naturalization Plantation, Cam.
bridge. Corpville, Harmony.
Caratunk Plantation--Concord, May.
field Plantation, Moscow. Pleasap,
Ridge Plantation, The Forks, Yves,
Forks.
Observation-Disclosures, St. Adams,
Canaan-Clinton, Pittsfield.
- Albion-Burnham. Troy, Unity Plan.
tation.
F'rcedom-Knox. Montville, Thorn,
dixie.
Appleton-Liberty, Palermo, Wash.
irgton.
Belmont = IincolnviIle. Morrill,
Northport. Searsmont.
Long Island Plantation-Nor,b
Haven, Swans Island, Vinalhaven,
Deer lsle-Isle au Haut, Stonington
| Belfast--Islesboro. Searsport.
Frankfort Prospect. Stockton
Springs, Winterport.
! DEpOhS-JdCkSOu, AOIltOS, swan
Vile, Waldo.
! Amherst--Aurora, Clifton, Maria,
vile, No. 81 Plantation, No. SO Plan,a.
ton, Otis. Waltham.
Bucksport-Orland. Orrington, Yer.
ona
: Dedham-Ellsworth, Surry.
/ rooksville-Castine, Penobscot.
! Bluehill-Brooklin. Sedwick.
astbrook-F'ranklin, Hancock, La.
moine.
Sorrento. Sullivan. Win.
ter Harbor.
Eden Trenton.
Cranberry IslcS-Mount Desert
Southwest Harbor, fremont,
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State House Chat

Governor Milliken will leave late on
Wednesday afternoon or evening for
Boston. where on Thursday noon he
will attend the Inauguration of Gov
ernor Mccall of Massachusetts and
soon after the ceremonies he and Gov.
Mccall will leave for Providence, r. l..
TO attend the reception by The Town
Crers TO Governor Il. Livingston
Beellman of Rhode Island. who has
just returned from the battle front in
France. Governor Milliken while there
will be the personal guest of Gov
ernor Beekman.
Governor Mlliken. on the advice OF
his physician, accepted the Boston and
Providence invitations with the under
standing that he should not be asked
since his recent severe illness and he
has been obliged to cancel all speak
ing engagements and decline numer-
Gus ones just received.
Adjutant General George Mel. Pres
son and Captain VIM. f. I.awry will
leave on the early train this morning
for Boston, New York ana Washing
ton. called to the latter place on Sc
lective Service business; also mat
tiers connected with the organization
of the Sd Maine Infantry. They will
return during the latter part of the
<SWeek
Adiutant General Presson was in
Wateryille Tuesday evening and ad
dressed a large gathering of the wo-
| mans Club in Library hall on The
General Military Situation and the
Good Work Done by the Red Cross
and Y. NJ. c. A."
The girls of the State House Cmh
have installed kick" box lin their
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WINDSORVILLE

Alfred Griffin went Monday to II
SuHtA on Il business trip.
Mrs. Charles Northey of Whitefat
was " Suest Wednesday, Of her dagi
tor Mrs. Adelbert Sprowl.
Norman York and Miss Fam
Douglass were shoppers in Augusta q
Gay last week.
Mrs. ElVira Bowden of jefferson.
n holiday guest of her daughter, NJ,
Leon SturtcVant.
Misses Eva and Inez Lyon Of A
Susta, wore Christmas guests al I
LYON homestead
Nj. and Mrs. Raymond NJ. York We
Visitors III Augusta Thursday.
Mrs. Annie SproWl and daught
Mrs. e. y. Turner. were shoppers
A'f2usta, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. J Griffin we
Thursday to Augusta on business a
pleasure tl'in.
Mr.. end Mrs. Arthur Marson We
holiday visitors in Augusta.
Williams iarrows of Woonsocket,
J.. waS u Christmas guest of b
daughter Mrs. Dora Griffin.
George Sampson was guest Ia
week g his grandfather Wentwor
Sampg - in Augusta and later went
Lewis ION TO visit relatives.
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CoW|E-BRANN
Well Known Young Peo-
Dle Wed at Bangor

Bangor, Me, Jan. IA very simple
wedding took place at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs Wilbur y. Brann, LII Maple
street, at high noon today when their
youngest daughter, Miss Dorr,ce Clarke
was united in marriage to Mr. Jack Bar
ron Cowie Of Augusta. Rev. Charles A.
Moore Of All Souls church of1ciated and
the double ring service was used Preced
ing the ceremony Mrs. Frances Andrews
Howard sang "Oh Promise Me-" The
young couple were unattended and the
bride was simply gowned in white bro
cade and carried a shower bouquet OF
brides roses and lilies Of the valley.
After the ceremony an informal recep-
ton was held. after which a delicious
lunch was served by Miss Margaret
Brann, Miss Stills Towle, Miss Ethel Har-
rigan, Miss Gladys Reed and Mrs. Thomas
~. Reynolds, Jr.. Of Dover. Mrs. Arthur
Guy Bennett Of Belleville. Ontario. the
brides eldest sister. poured coffee.
The house was attractively decorated In
laurel Killarney roses and day break
pinks.
Mr.. Cowie is the son of Mrs. Thomas
G. Venner Of Barre. Vt. and Is at present
assistant manager OF the Augusta House
at Augusta, where the young couple will
make their home after brief wedding
trip. The bride is secretary to Governor
Carl Z. Milliken
The out-of-town guests at the wedding
included Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Guy Ben
nett and Master Wilbur Bennett of Belle
vile, Ontario; Mrs. Thomas J. Reynolds
and Mrs. Thomas J. Reynolds, Jr., o.
Dover; Mrs. Mary Cowie. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas A. Smart, Mr.. and Mrs. George
A. Smart, Mrs. Leonard Packard and Mr.
Raleigh Smart of Dexter; Mrs. Frank L
Mooney of Island Falls; Miss Bertha l.
Thayer, Miss Nellie S. Lord, Miss Alice r
Donovan, Miss Ellen Dyer and Miss Mar
garet Lee of Augusta.
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cosey quarters, in which any mem
Der may deposit any kick or sugges-
ton which she feels she must get off
her mind. The box is for the recep-
ton of all kinds of ideas, hints, growls,
tions and will afford chance for the
bashful and afraid to address the as
sembled multitude girls to have their
say-and the crowd can go ahead and
settle the question of the kick or
adopt the good idea.
a new watchman's clock system is
being installed in the State House by
Supt. of Buildings G. S. Brown. 1t is
of the Echo make and the stations will
be 20 in number, from the dome 20 the
boiler room. the Waterman making
hourly rounds to each. The only clock
of the kind heretofore in use was one
in the treasury, which was punched
every half -hour. The new system will
afford far more protection and secur-
ity.
Several changes in quarters are be
ing made this week among the State
House people, some on account Of more
room being needed in the various de-
partments and others to aid in saw
ins coal. Among them are:
state Superintendent OF Public
Printing Joseph =. Grenier yesterday
moved from the State auditors Of
flee to Room "a, next to Supt Browns
office. -.
District Exemption Board No. / has
moved from the Office of the Presi :
dent of the Senate to the Locker room
Of the House, on the north end of
the same corridor.
The working force of the provost
marshars Office has been changed from
the Senate chamber to the president
OF the Scnate's Office, so that the de
partment is nearer together. Captain
VIM. f. Lawry of the provost mar
shals staff having been occupying the
office Of the secretary of the Senate
which adjoins
The Junior Volunteers, which have
been in a room on the fourth floor
! west wing. and DR.. F'ernald of the Ma
tional Committee for Mental Hygiene
with his secretary, John Kelley, who
have been in a room on the same floor
north wing. will move to the Blaine
mansion.
superintendent of Buildings Charles
:. Brown had pleasant task on Tues
day made possible by the Council or
der instructing him to divide the I'M
expended balance of the appropriation
for porters and laborers IN his de-
partment among the men VINO have
been on his force during 1917. The
total was S263.10 and was divided in
accordance to the number of hours
worked by each, so that the highest
amount received was $209S and the
smallest to the latest conner, Sass.
John John J. kecgan of Bath, chair
man of that local board, was a caller
Tuesday at the State House, havin.
business at the provost marshars Of
flee.
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oVERW0RKED,
TIRED WOMAN
TOOK v|Nol
Now She is Strong and
Hearty

Philadelphia, PA was over
worked, run down, nervous, could not
eat or sleep. l felt like crying all the
time. I tried different remedies with
out benefit. The doctor said it was a
wonder | was alive. and when Ninol
was given me | began to improve.
have taken eight bottles and am now
strong and perfectly healthy in every
respect, and have gained in weight.
can not praise Ninol enough" Mrs.
Sarah A. Jones, 1925 Nevada St, Phil
adelphia. Pa.
We guarantee Ninol to make over
worked. weak women strong or return
your money. Formula on every bottle.
This is your protection.
Bowditch-Webster Co.. druggists.
Augusta. Vinol is sold in Waterville
by w. c. Hawker and in Hallowell by
Guy X. White and at the best drug
store in every town in the county,
Adv
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STATE HOUSE
Next Council Meeting A. NJ, Wednesday, JAM

The Governor and Council Tuesday
accepted the resignation of Erastus
j. Carter of Stonington as State in
surance commissioner and it is ex-
pected that Gov. Milliken will name
MS successe.; in few days. Mr.. Car
.er was appointed in January. 1915. by
Governor Oakley O. Curtis, succeed
ing J, Wallace Blunt Of Skowhegan
1t is understood that Ivan E. Lang
II oNdoinham, the deputy insurance
commissioner, Archie Lee Talbot Of
Lewiston. Willis r. Doran of West
brook. Edward L. Hyde Of Bath, G..
Walden Smith and Gilbert H. Ward
of Portland and j. Fred O'Connell of
Milford. formerly sheriff Of Penob-
SCOT county. are candidates for the po-
si'ioE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-02

while in charge Of the sea and shore
fisheries interests from August / to
December 81 1917.
Ordered that there be transferred
from the State contingent fund the
sum of s961S7. said amount to be paid
to Harry B. Austin for work perform
ed while in charge OF the fish and
game interests of the State from July
: to December 81. 1917
Ordered that the superintendent of
public buildings is hereby authorized
and instructed to distribute the bal
ance Of the appropriation for porters
and laborers amounting to 1851
among the several employees now en-
ployed in his department, at the rate
of 40 Is cents per week each, for the
number of weeks actually employed
during the year 1917.
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POTATO NOTES

Not a great many potatoes are BEN,
hauled to market. The severe weaths,
is a great handicap. but still create,
ant feature that the producers have no.
where near as many as some are incline
to think. The new mandatory regulation,
compelling the racking of tubers is equiv
alent to cutting down the county's supply
from % to 40 per cent.
OF course a big advance In price, would
stimulate moving what remains for SALE
about as quickly as anything. And tht
farmer must receive a substantial in
, crease over present market. condition,
to break even. One farmer, who kept n
accurate account OF expenses inccfnd h
raising his crop, informed the DH,e
Wednesday that. to sell now he would re
ccive $1,000 for Il crop that cost him 500
He didn't expect - and so barrel, bu
wanted all he could get--a perfectly nat
ural inclination.-Aro Republcap
Houlton.
Arroostook potato buyers and shpreu
are complaining about the railroads req
ulations il regard to bulkheads, Thes:
bulkheads mustreach clear from. the foo,
of the car to the ceiling and be made a
1!-inch stuff. as the potatoes do not reac,
anywhere near the ceiling, it seems " 4
waste Of material, and good material.
TO hulkhcads this high. in addition to-,
waste of Labor Besides ali this. the IL
cannot get through the car at all W
when the buikhcads reach clear UP. Qui
likely these regulations were made
some editor. some physician. or some u
der clerk Of something, who never rails
Il potato in his life or even saw the insi
OF potato car. Exchange.
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DRAFT AGE FOR
ENLISTMENT NOW

Recruiting officers are receiving
Memorandum No. 35', which reads in
part:
"All previous orders regarding the
United States guards are hereby re-
Noked.
Applicants for enlistment must be
above the draft age, that is over 81
years, and must pass all the require
raents . necessary for the Regular
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TROY

CENTER-Miss Nellie Danforth enter
tanned a party of II Christmas day
The Penney family passed Christmas in
ThorndikA
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham were
guests Of their daughter, Mrs Harold
Edmonds. Christmas day
Mrs. I. w. Halves received Merry
Christmas call by telephone between II
and = Christmas night from her sister.
Mrs. r. f. Bagley in Boston.
Miss Margaret Danforth AFTER passing
three weeks at home. returned to her
school in Harvey Saturday.
Roy Bagley and Carroll Estes went to
Belfast Tuesday as jurymen.
Miss Eta Bagley, who has been visit
ing her brothers in Troy and Detroit re
turned New Years day to h-r work in
the Bennett school in Millbrook, New
York.
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GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old -fashioned mustard plaster
burned and blistered while it acted. Get
the relief and help that mustard
pasters gave, without the plaster and
without the blister.
Musterole does it. 1t is clean, white
ointment, made with oil of mustard. 1t is
scientifically prepared. so that it works
wonders, and yet does not blister the
tcnderlst skin.
Just massage Musterole in with the fin
ser tips gently. See how quickly it brings
relief how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
ch:,is. toa5ilitis. Group. stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, headache. congestion, pleurisy.
rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of
he back or joints, Sprains, sore muscles,
bruises. Chilblains, frosted feet, colds of
he chest ut often prevents pneumonia.
SOC and 60c jars; hospital size $3.50.
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5S,014.73O.2e of Warrants

The State auditors Office reported on
Tuesday that the Executive Council on
Monday evening approved and ordered
paid s3,o14.SO. 2G. a somewhat sizeable
amount even in tho states business This
was divided among the following large
Items:
Railroad and telegraph taxes, s225, 4774s;
school ard mill fund, s73oo35.91: common
school fund $751; 1OL4o; dog licenses re-
funded, sl5.fGS61 and the balance among
the usual State expenses
Other warrants were being prepared
during Tuesday to take care of the re-
naming state business and it will be but
few days when the accounts for 1877
will be closed.
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BASKETBALL GAMES
FOR THIS WEEK

Jan. 3-Edward Little High school
vs. Lisbon Falls High school at Lisbon.
Jan. 4-f'reeport High school VS..
Livermore Falls High school at Liver
more.
Jan. 4-South Portland Alumni vs..
South Portland High school at Union
gymnasium. South Portland
Jan. 5Deering High school vs..
Maine Central Institute at Pittsfield.
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Governor and Council

Tho Governor and Council resumed
iicir session Tuesday evening and will
l." IN session Wednesday and Thurs
day morning. The report Of last even
mss proceedings win he found on an
,,t n.po