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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Maine Folk in Wass1inaton.

\ recent issue of the Washington,
l.. C., Star contained the following
item under the heading Maine Folk
Elect Officers:
II. G. Robertson was last night
elected president Of the Maine State
Association at its annual meeting at
the College Women's Club. 1922
street. Others elected were: First
vice president. c. Marshall Stewart:
second vice president, Miss Alice
Robinson; third vice president, w. J.
Blackwood: corresponding secretary,
Miss Rose A. Dugan; recording Sec
rotary, Miss Frances M. Fernald;
treasurer, Charles s. Sands: orator,
Representative Ira G. Hersey of
Maine.
Representative Hersey gave a talk
on David Barker, the Maine Poet"
Mr.. Stewart is a former Augusta
boy, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Stewart of No. 10 Glenwood street,
and for time conducted a CONNER
cial art studio in this city. He now
holds the position of artist drafts
man in the Bureau of Publication.
Department of Agriculture, in WASH
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Rescripts from Law Court

Petition is dismissed in the Cumber.
land county case. John ]. Nissen VS..
Patrick II. Flaherty. by a Tescript from
the law court drawn by Associate JUS
tice A. NJ. Spear. which has just been
received at the ONCE Of the clerk OF
courts OF kennebec county. The re-
script reads as follows:
This Is a petition to establish the
truth OF certain exceptions alleged to
have been taken to the ruling Of the
Justice of the superior court in the
county of Cumberland. and who. upon
presentation. refused to allow them.
1T Is unnecessary to further state the
facts In the cage as the question. upon
the above statement. becomes one of
purely statutory solution.
THE question. whether the petition
comes within any provision Of the stat
ute. seems TO be conclusive upon tina
defendant. The right to establish ex-
ceptions 10 a statutory proceeding.
Neither the court below nor the law
court have any Jurisdiction or powers
beyond the express provisions OF the
statute.
This case Gomez from the superior
court In the county Of Cumberland. We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Cut Out Butter!

II would" says the saving house,
wife, IF you could suggest anything
besides the old type Oleomargarine"
We can-Benefit Brand Sweet Nut"
made entirely from the nutritious
part of the creamy white meat OF ripe
cocoanuts churned with pasteurized
milk. a product that Is identical with
butter in flavor and nutritive proper
ties, but only costs sac. ID. An old
law, passed before Sweet Nut" was
dreamed of. demands that the word
Oleomargarine be placed on the pack
age. although it contains no ''cleo' or
animal fat whatever. When served.
nobody can tell it from the finest
creamery butter. 1t makes delicious
bread spread. light, crispy pie crust.
naky cakes. You can buy Benefit
Brand Sweet Nut" Margarine only at
the Direct Importing Co.'S yellow
front store. 1876 Water St., Augusta,
where Benefit rand Teas. Coffees
and Grocery Speciahties are retailed
at wholesale prices.
Look Tor our store in your town.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Red Cross Notes

Yaur Elt Club recently sent
handsome books TO help the
' hsFter ccrnplete tbs quota OF 800
'hI.."tt nor men ~ IN convaiescent
rhis little club while few IN
'HH'-- Tag been Of great assistance
.t, '.i Aapter by the willingness
WE they have offered and the
'" aatn always extended In help
i A olt the various quotas sent
ir'm N"W England division. Their
N III ~ fe'pfulness mas been greatly
'.rr WA
chapter has received through
r.rs W Jones. regent OF kous-
artrl II \ r.. :. beautifully
mes for use OF GONZALES
.n n hospitals overseas. The
ore unusuaiiy attractive and
- several well known local
tsd Mrs Jones and men,
", 'Ht rhapter In the work.
Charles llchborn desires tina.
members ol the canteen committee
e heir identification cards 20 the
Toes hcadquarters az once In or
Il va ihcv can he sen: 10 Boston Z,
'"iefsiEncd for the new year. 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

as several members secured prizes.
Willard Strong, Jr.. took Srd prize ON
potatoes; Evelyn Morgan was award
ed two prizes, and smaller prizes
were given Lillian Arey. Clara jack
son, Julia Brown. Maurice Howe,
Horace Brown. John Morgan. Stan
ley Sherman and Claud Ballard.
Mrs. Eta Barrows and Dorothy
passed the weekend with relatives at
Waterville.
Mrs. May Durham Of Augusta IL
the guest Of Miss Alden at Cherry
Lodge,\
Maurice S. Robbins Is attending
the State Grange at Portland.
Cushnoc Grange held a day meet
ing Friday and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Master.
Maurice S. Robbins: overseer. Mrs.
D. E. Foster; lecturer. Mrs. Florence
Dunlap; steward. Alfred Peacock:
assistant steward, Burton Cross:
chaplain. Mrs. f. c. Getcheil; troas-
urer. e. c. Getchell; gatekeeper. ".
f. Strong. Jr.: Ceres. Mrs. Clarence
Rowe; Pomona. Mrs. Harry Halves;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE TODAY

Paramount Presents Vivian Martin in
"Mirandy Smiles" Four Acts of
Vod-i-viI, News Weekly, Big "v'
Comedy. Bring the Children.
Beautiful. talanted Vivian Martin
will appear in her latest Paramount
picture entitled "Mirandy Smiles" 1t
is a comedy drama Of the first wa
tiers. one that will make you think
that the world is just little better
Vivian Martin as a star needs no in
PRODUCTION to Augusta Movie Fans. as
she is one Of the most popular of all
the Paramount Stars. Douglas Mac
Lean, who will be remembered for his
excellent work in the late Mary Pick
ford releases and also for the part he
played in "The Hun Within" will
play the lead with Miss Martin. They
make fine combination.
Four acts Of VoI-i-vil will also be
on today's program. This reel is now
one of the best liked that is shown
during the entire week. Many new
and novel stunts will be included in
this weeks issue.
The latest News Weekly contains
many things Of current interest. The
News Weeklies shown at the Colonial
are the same that are showing in
, Boston and New York. They are
seen in Augusta several days before
anywhere else in the State Of Maine.
"Misfits and Matrimony'' is the
title of the Big 'V'' Comedy. 1t is
said to be one of the very best slap
stick variety made in long time.
Tomorrow Enid Bennett will ap-
pear in Fuss and Feathers"
Don't forget the Special Eleven
Reel Matinee at $50 p. M.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
MAINE LAW COURT
December Term Finally Adjourned
Thursday Afternoon at Courthouse

The December term of the Maine law
court was finally adjourned about 30
Thursday afternoon at the courthouse.
after being in session nine days. Thurs
days session was given over to a con.
su:tation Of the justices. Associate Jus.
tees George NJ. Hanson Of Calais, Scott
Wilson Of Portland and Luere B. Deasy
Of Bar Harbor left on the afternoon
trains for their homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
MORE ABOUT COL,
HUMES TRANSFER

Houlton letter In Commercial
Word has been received from Col
Hume announcing that he had been
relieved Of command Of the 1o3rd and
was than at a camp near Paris. Col
Hume also said that all officers OF the
National Guard had been relieved OF
their command but that In due course
Of time he thought matters would ad-
just themselves all right. He was
downhearted at leaving his men and
wrote to that effect.
The 0thsr Side % the Story
Among the men who have already
reached port from France are q mum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

ind no statutA which provides for the
establishment Of the truth Of exceptions
from either Of the superior courts.
Petition dismissed"
York County Case
Judgment is given for the plaintiff FOR
$500 in the FORK county case Thomas
T. Sidelinker vs.. York Shore Water Co.
BY rescript drawn by Associate JUS
tice DeAsy.
Piseataquis County Case
A rescript drawn by Associate Justice
Phi1brook has been handed down in the
piscataquis county case Calvin D. Da-
Wis ct al. in equity vs. Mary A. Briggs
ct al. BY the rescript the bull is sus-
tanned with costs and the case is re-
manded to the court below for the prep
aration and execution OF decree IN
accordance with the opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Piseataquis County Case
FINE HERD FOR NEW
MAINE STOCK FARM

Philip r. Park of the Boston Ncm
Of Park & Pollard Co. wholesale
dealers in dairy and poultry feed spe-
cialties, recently purchased q fine
farm in Jefferson and has now pur-
chased in Kansas a splendid herd of
"A Polled Angus cattle, which are on
their way to Maine, being expected
to arrive any day. They will at once
be taken to their new homo in JEFF
ferson, where they will be the nucleus
of extensive stock farm operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to acknowledge our
thanks to the kind friends and low
ing neighbors who stood by us with
loyal hearts in our time of sorrow.
And rendered services we can never
forget, also for the many and beau
tiful flowers.
MR.. & MRS. W. H. GARSIDE AND
FAMILY. dec20d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Funeral Of BENJAMIN o. Robinson

The funeral Of the late Benjamin
D. Robinson was held at 1.30 Thurs
day afternoon from % Oak street,
and was private. Rev. A. Francis
.Walch of the Universalist church Of
/ficiated and the interment was made
in the family lot in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

Arthur Keene of the Keene Bros
of Sidney. fox hunters. was in the
city yesterday and had in his car a
lot of skins Of foxes that he and his
brother had killed this season. There
were IL of the skins. the greater part
Of them large ones and they were
the finest fox skins that have been
brought into the Augusta market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
SMI1'HFIELD

George Morrow has had a success
full operation performed On his jaw.
which was in a critical condition. TIE
operation was performed by DR..
Young at Somerset hospital.
Mrs. Arthur Clark had the misfor-
tune TO fall while coming down stairs
injuring her back severely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Funeral Of Mrs. Anthony Tobias

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Anthony Tobias were held at
o'clock Thursday morning at ST
Mary's Catholic church, Rev. FIR
Thomas J. Michigan officiating. In
terment was made in st. Mary's Gem
etery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

Flora, Mrs Edward Brown: lady as-
sistant steward. Evelyn Cross. The
next meeting will be Friday evening.
Dec. 80. and will conclude with a
Box social.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

rf g. 1lendon street. who has
mod 20 his home for several
wHH an attack Of influenza. 5
proved and was able Sunday
10 doors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

oti rurinton OF Portland Is
" called ~ the illness OF her
Mira Dwight Higgins. %
tuut street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

peace Is restored and we return tc
civil life."--Houlton Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
SKETCHES MAINE
BOYS REPORTED
CASUALTY LISTS

Westfieid, Ae.-Private Waiter J. Nc.
Carly. Co. A, 10sd Infantry. reported
severely wounded. has arrived at For.
McHenry. I'D. lie went overseas with
the 18th Division and was wounded July
%. He Is the son Of John McCarty.
Bangor. Me.-Relatives u Corp. der
bert s. Lunt Of Cherrytield have re-
ceived news Of his death by disease. He
was in the Coast Artillery snd trained
at Fort Banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Intimate Gifts
Silk Underwear

The gift for close friends You know her well-vou know
her style and what she likes You shopping with
her and lead her unconscousy to show the style She favor
Come and the best collection have shown Luxu-
rious dainty and practical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

Eumford. Me-, Dec. 19.-I.eon a.
Dunn, officially reported missing
since Sept. IL, is son Of Mr. and Mrs.
L. A. Dunn Of Byron. He is %. un-
married and in Co. A. 1o6th Infantry.
His people received postcards from
him on Nov. %, but the date was T.
legible.
Bert Holmuuist Of Rumford has re-
ceved official Information that his
brother. Ernest Holmquist of Rum
ford. died in France Oct. Is from sas
and pneumonia. Holmquist came here
from Sweden three years ago, where
he has sister and three brothers liy-
ing. He was a papermaker, unmar-
ried and in Co. NJ, 18th Infantry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

Biddeford. Me-, Dec 1S-Privat,
Emile S. Perrault of this city. vii,
has been severely wounded and is !,
hospital in France, entered the sc4.
vice April 80 and sailed for Franc,
early in July. A telegram received b,
his wife states that he was wounded
Oct. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

Little novelties that cost nothing raes bootee and
rubber rings sweaters, kmonos bath robes tiny dresses and
sacques, blankets and robes.
Come here expecting find everything the fondest relatives
and friends would wish to give the baby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

Pennington, Me-. Dec 1s.-Lieut.
Donald E. Norton OF Kingfield. killed
in action in France Nov. 3, was the
eldest son of MIR. and Mrs. LavelIa 4.
Norton. He was the first man to en-
list from Kingfield and the first man
from that town to die as a result of
the war. He went to France last
July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

A useful, sensible gift, and costs very lit
tie if chosen from our excellent line Many
of the famous titles are represented.
Our pictures will please your friends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-03
ABOLISH PRoFITEERING IN WoRKMENs
COMPENSATION INsURANCE-coMMI

lished largely because representa-
tives OF the stock companies are alb
solutely unscrupulous and shameless
in their competitive tactics" and be
cause unnecessary expenses make the
cost of insurance for employers
grossly excessive. Mr.. Baldwin
pointed out that his Indictment of the
commercial companies does not ap~
ply to mutual companies, which pay
no dividends 10 stockholders and no
commissions to agents.
There Is a growing conviction that
no one ought to be permitted to make
employer and the misfortune Of the
enploye." continued Mr.. Baldwin.
The present time is peculiarly oppor-
tune for the stoppage Of the waste
entaned by the present competitive
plan Of insurance. The exIgencies of
the war call for the adoption OF every
practicable measure 10 speed up IN
dustry and cut down the cost of living
The waste Of millions of dollars an
nuaIly through stock company par
ticipatlon In the business OF work
mems compensation insurance should
not be tolerated in this period of eco
monte stress and strain. Its elimina-
ton is demanded as a measure 81
war economy, If for no other reason
The American states should put q
stop to profiteering in workmen's com
pensation insurance
The New York 8tate Federation OF
Labor and the American Association
for Labor Legislation are among the
organizations which have endorsed
this proposal for eliminating private
competition In workmens compensa
Ition Insurance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-03
SAVINGS STAMP SALE
IN STATE 100000
Eastern Virginia Meet i'm Cham
her of Commerce

General enthusiasm was displayed
by the directors OF central and east
ern Virginia districts who met in the
auditorium OF the Chamber OF Com
MERGE yesterday in an all-day session
for the purpose of ascertaininc what
had been accomplished for the war
savings campaign Almost every city
and county in the state were repre-
scented. GONE places sending more than
one DELEGATE Many women delega ties
took part IN the general discussion
A report was made that tho amount
Of war rawlings and thrift stamps
which had been sold in the state since
the beginning Of the campaign,
amountei to approximately $1,000
900,
Colonel Thomas r. McAdams pre-
sided A, the morning session reports
were made and addresses delivered
by Co1onc' McAdams Dr. Dough- q
Freeman and j. T. kavanauRh or
Washington. who is in charge of the
state orgnniza tions for the national
war savings committee for the entire
country.
In the afternoon, publicity, public
meetings. war savings societies and
others motters were discussed At the
conclusion of the meeting the dele
gates pledged their support TO the
work and their patriotism to the gov
eminent Many delegates pledged
their whole time to the movement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-03
RED CROSS PUTS OUT
MILLION SWEATERS

From the latest available totals
figures have been compiled which show
IA distribution of more than ! 900, 900
sweaters and a spondingly large
number OF knitted goods to soldiers
and sailors located in the various Red
Cross divisions, II was announced yes
terday at the headquarters of the
Richmond chapter. The tabulation
follows; Sweaters. l,402,924; muflers.
4SO.2S3. wristlets, 563,122, helmets.
248.967 socks. 715,1l5.
In the Potomac division. which in
cludes the Richmond chapter. the
distribution for the single month or
January amounted to the following
Sweaters. 35s3S: muffies. 3,lS7;
wristlets 7l5S: helmets, 1854 !;
socks, 1895. The knitting depart
ment OF the local chapter. which is
under the direction of Miss Martha
Webb Purcell. has an average month
ly distribution as follows Sweaters,
1.127; muffiers, 902; wristlets, 1,0s3'
helmets, 100; socks. $50
The receipt of acquisitions for he'll
NETS has not abated," wrote c. G
Pinckney. Red Cross field director at
Camp Lee, in a letter TO the knitting
department while ! know that he'll
NETS are hard to get, ] think they are
an essential part of a soldiers equip
ment, and ! would appreciate it II
you would bear me in mind when
you have any to spare"
Knitte,-s who are making helmets
with Red Cross wool are being urged
to turn in the finished articles with
all possible dispatch. and the knit
ting department will appreciate the
donation of helmets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-03
FIREMAN GOES BACK
TO SERVICE IN NAVY
" alter W. Newton, of Richmond Re-
turns to Branch Where He
served Four Years Ago.

Walter Wiloughby Newton. Of Rich
mond, applied to be examined ar a
recruit for the navy and was passed
by the examining physician Newton
completed the fun four-year service
as a flrst class fireman. serving prac
ticauy all this time on the United
States steamship North Carolina. He
was honorabiy discharged from ser
vice March 5, 1913. He entered the
service March 9. 1914. and has crossed
the Atlantic four times, Newton ex~
pressed eradication at his ability to
be of further service.
Willard Orville Peck, Of Richmond.
has also enlisted as second class
seaman in the navy.
Announcement has again been made
by Lieutenant Albert Houston, IN
charge Of the local naval recruiting
ONCE that all men for the navy are
accepted physically At. The marine
corps is doing likewise During the
past month lob men were secured by
the navy recruirng ONCE hee.
Attention has also again been called
Ito the fact that college students on
gagged In engineering studies and tech
meal subjects may enroll now and
complete their studios before being
called to the colors. This means has
been resorted TO TO insure future en-
giueers for the navy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-03
UNITED STATES JURY
RETURNS TRUE BILLS

The grand jury in the United States
district court yesterday returned the
following indictments:
J. c. Smith. charged with empty
ing and drawing off certain distilled
spirits from "A cask and neEiecting TO
change brands and stamps affixed 10
same
r. W. Stephens, an employe in the
local postoffice, was indicted on six
charges. He was charged with open
ing three letters addressed to Miss
Berenice Price. Lawrenceville. Va
to Eddie Watson, Richmond. Va. and
to Cleveland Roane. New York city
and with embezzling the contents OF
the three letters which contained
money In the following amount-s4
SO and IS. resrectively
Martha Goldsmith and John T.
Smith and Annie Miller were indicted
for sending obscene letters through
the United States mail John ].
Smith and Annie Miller were indicted
together
Belmont Plisco was indicted for
shipping liquor in violation Of the in
terstate commerce act, which requires
that all LIQUOR shipments be properly
and plainly labeled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-03
STATE SELLS MUCH
LAND EVERY YEAR

Ely means If state land grants ev-
ecuted bv the Governor Of Virginia.
there are cold yearly throughout the
state by the commonwealth large
quantities IF land which had never
before been the Individual property
.of any person, and which became i'm
mediatelv the subject Of taxation and
Increased revenue.
During The administration of Gov
ernor Stuart. 1870 grants issued under
the governor official signature ami
seal conveying TO as many different
gra ntees various areas OF alnd In DIFF
ferent parts Of the state. The total
quantity sold by the state during the
year 1915. was 1.623 acres and dur
ing the year 1917, 53e acres
For the two months OF Governor
Westmoreland Davis term, already
there have been signed hy the chief
executive fourteen conveyapces OF
land under our system of land war
rants and grants in Virginia Where
is this land Answer; An over the
state
When the original settlers of Viz
ginia spread out through the state,
they selected choice portions here and
there and obtained their grants from
the crown of England. generally for
rent of Fndland but often by pa wing
to the proper authorities q fixed Price
per acre, and receiving a grant for
the land accordingly.
When Virginia became an indie
pendent state offer the war Of the
revolution the lands that had no,
been disposed OF bea me the property
of the state OF Virginia There were
hundreds If thousands OF acres. The
first price fixed by the estate per acre
was two cents, and the people very
rapidly became the owners Of such
lands as they might select Later.
about 1851. the price per acre was
IA ised to ten cents, and of course the
margin OF supply was gro wing steadily
more narrow. In 1890. the price per
acre was Increased to seventy five
cents.
These lands are termed in law
waste and unappropriated lands,
although some OF them are valuable
They are found often in our largest
cities. where old plats and surveys do
not come together and a remaining
strip or triangle has never been APP
propriated. the title to which still re-
mains in the state, The same situa-
ton mora abundantly obtains in the
country places In swamps and low
Hands and along mountain sides,
The sta.e maintains a separate and
distinct land office, the functionaire
of which Is known as registrar OF
the land office. In that ONCE there
are over 10000 ales OF original sur
veys and over 400 grant books.
The latest grant issued was exc
cuted by the governor on the 29th
day of March, 1918, conveying GER
tain lands IN the country of Grayson