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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18
Counsel on Both Sides
Satisfied as to Extent
Military Evidence Ford Case

Mount Clemens, Mich, June IL
Counsel on either side Of the Ford
Tribune libel suit, professed them
selves satisfied with Judge fuckers
ruling today on the question Of the
extent Of which evidence on military
preparedness might be introduced.
1T permits US to give the jury ev-
erything we regard as essential m
presenting picture of the many
sinded considerations which led to
the writing of the editorial in which
Mr.. Ford was designated an all
archist" said Weymouth Kirkland
of counsel for the Chicago Daily
Tribune. 1T merely excludes what
might be called academic discussion
of the preparedness problem-this
mans view and that mans view of
what would constitute such prepar-
edness as is necessary to prevent
such anarchy as has reigned in Mex
leo and along the Mexican border
for three years. We are permitted
to show. on the other hand, every
thing that Mr.. Ford did to oppose
the governments program Of cor
protecting American lives and pro-
perty in Mexico"
Attorney Alfred Lucking. the De-
troit manufacturers personal coun-
sci, stated that his whole object had
been to exclude extemporaneous
matter from the suit which otherwise
might drag on all summer.
I'VE do not oppose the widest in
vestigation Of Mr.. Ford's we'll
known views opposing militarism the
world over. and his belief that the
elimination Of this element Is q fun
damental step toward world peace"
said Mr.. Lucking. Further, as we
regard Mr.. Ford as the direct anti
thesis Of an anarchist. We are inter-
ested in any processes which attempt
to show the contrary. The ruling is
perfectly satisfactory to U.S."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18
SUPERIOR COURT
The June Term of the
Superior Court Con-
vened at Waterville
Tuesday

Waterville. June 1.-THE June
term Of the Superior Court for Ken
nebec county convened here this
morning at 10 o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. William r. Pierce
Of Waterville.
The following attorneys were in
attendance upon the court during
the day: Frank E. Brown, Carl c.
Jones. Thomas Weeks. Fred w.
ella If. c. w. Hussey, A. H. Bridges.
Frank K. Shaw. Harvey d. Eaton,
Mark Bart lett. c. w. Atchley, A H.
Letourneau. Waterville; L. T. Garlic
ton. Winthrop: H. N. Priest, Vassal-
boro; E. E. Peacock. Readfield;
Frank G. Harrington. r. c. Farris.
Benedict F. Maher. Robert Cony.
Herbert Locke, Burleigh Martin,
John O: Nelson, Walter N. Sanborn,
e. L. Mclean. Augusta; H. L. Hun
ton. G.. w. Field. Oakland: Harold
Weeks, q. M. Chapman, Fairfield:
Cyrus Upper. Boothbay Harbor;
Geo. w. Heselton. Will c. Atkins.
Gardiner.
Sheriff HARDWOOD has appointed the
following deputies to be In attend.
ance upon this term Of court: Will
liam Dignam. David Ellis.
Ths morning. was taken up in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18

six o'clock. The Grand ball will fol-
low at eight thirty. Music by Gardi-
ner orchestra.
Don O. Cate. U. S. N. Of Massa-
chusetts visited his parents over the
week end.
Oscar Bailey went to Woolwich one
day last week to attend the funeral
of his sisters mother in law, Mrs.
Hattie Brown.
M. Sortwell of Wiscasset was in
town last week in pursuit Of farms,
which he hopes to purchase and use
for stock raising
Mrs. Marie Hasty, matron Of the
Old Folks Home at Bath, brought a
party Of friends up Eastern river
Sunday in her new power boat
"Opia." Among the guests was a
Mrs. Rosadelle Bullock. now o resi-
dent at the Home, but formerly of
this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18
COGGSWELL GETS
SENTENCE OF 60 DAYS

Walter Coggswell was. before
Judge A. A. Matthew Tuesday morn
ing on the charge of assault and
battery on Fred Soper Monday aft
ernoon. After reading the warrant;
the judge asked if he was guilty or
not guilty. and he replied guilty"
Testimony was heard from Howard
Morse and Ernest Penney. both Of
whom witnessed the assault
Mr.. Morse was the first witness
called and related the incident as
he had seen it, saying that he was
sitting about rs feet from the Cen
trail Maine Power Company Office as
Mr.. Soper stepped off the electric
car, Fairfield bound. and was ap-
parently hurrying to get away from
Coggswell. who was too swift for
him, and who rushed up behind him
and struck him, causing wound
that it required five stitches to close
Mr. Morse said that he only saw
Coggswell strike him once. and that
his companion tried to stop him from
giving that blow.
Ernest Penney, the conductor on
the car, said that the two men got
on the car on King street coming
to this city and got off at the wait
inS room. He said that the men
had some loud talk among them
selves and that he went up to stop
them or tell them to get off the car,
when they got off at the waiting
room without being told. He said
that Mr.. Soper got on at Water
street and that he was riding on the
front end of the car and did not
have anything to say to the men.
Mr.. Soper when called upon said
that he did not remember seeing
Coggswell before, but that as he
stepped off the car. Mr.. Coggswelrs
foot hit his trousers and. that he
thought it was unihtentionaI, SO he
stopped to brush the dust off, and
Mr.. Coggswell resented the manner.
He said that Cogsswell said they
would go behind the building and
settle it, and that he replied that it
would not be necessary to have any
settlement. However. Coggswell car
ried out his plans. Soper said that
he did not know how many blows
Coggswell gave him, but that the
doctor said that one blow could not
have caused the wounds which were
received.
Coggswell, when called upon, said
that he was 80 years of age and that
at the time he struck Soper he
thought he was justified in doing so,
because he thought that Soper made
a reply to him which he did not
like. He admitted that he had been
drinking but was not intoxicated.
The judge sentenced him to go
days at hard labor in Jail and he
was taken down river in the after
noon by Headquartersman Scribner,
to serve his sentence
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where; it was even considered IN.
feminine to be educated.
THE little candle of your society
threw its cheerful beams in
naughty world almost so years h..
fore the beginning of the club mov..
ment. For it was not until I'M
that the first exclusively woma,s
club was organized.
This grew out Of the refusal NJ
the men to allow the women TO M
present at the dinner given IA
Charles Dickens. who was then viz.
iting in this country. Jennie Cro,.y
and others came together and organ.
lied the Sorosis club for the STUDY
Of literary and scientific subjects
Women had felt the need for
larger life. a wider horizon. From
this beginning has come the sog
clubs Of the United States. .Alasn
and the Canal Zone. with their two
and one-half million members, which
make up the general federation Of
women's clubs.
Our own state federation of about
$50 clubs and 5000 members is do.
ing splendid work. Its activities are
practically the same and they are
working along the same lines as the
general federation.
Society's History
In 1919 a society was formed BY Il
ladies called the Female Benevolent So.
ciety of Winslow and Clinton with Nj.
Dingley as Secretary. The names a
tie charter members: Ruth WoM
Elizabeth Freeman. Abiei Ware Pain,
Hannah Chill Swan. kez!ah Talto.
Lavinia Swan Adams, Susan Drr
Pattee. Sarah Swan Rice. slsar,,
D:ngley. Damaris Hayden Drumnmd
Sarah Hayden. Nancy Smith EnAs
Stratton. Jane Smith. Sarah KEN
In 1870 the officers were: Mrs: sna
Rice. president; Miss LAvnia swan
secretary; Mrs. Abial Paine ,reasr,
Other presidents were: Mrs Sarah Ra
from 1S20-lS35; Mrs. Frederic Paine from
1S37-1s51; Mrs. William Bassett from
1s52-1s77: Mrs. Helen Drummond Tay.v
from 1sT-1SSo. Other years there VEN
different presidents serving sing.
terms.
In 1921 Clinton and the north part o.
Winslow withdrew and the name vas
changed to the Female Society Of Win.
slow for the support of the gospel Jun.
2. 1872 there was 80 members. In iA |
the name was changed to The Ladies
Society Of Winslow for the Support Il
the Gospel. The oldest member Mrs.
Ellen Drummond Garland, was 81 yean
odl on May Is. 1919 She has been
member Cor II years. The younsN |
member is Ruth Ellen Robinson. wh F
was six years old in Nav and she '
joined'when she was five weeks old.
Annie Drummond Hooper is a menoe
OF the fifth generation who has bsG
member. descending from the chars
member. Damaris Hayden Drummoaa
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WATERv|LLE

The biggest day in the history OF
the town will be observed In Fair
field Wednesday and 1t will be a
double occasion. for returned soldiers
an the observance of the 131st ami
versary Of the town. The stores will
remain open for a greater part Of the
day in order that those coming from
out Of town may have the opportu.
nifty Of purchasing any article wished
for. but outside OF that everything
will be closed and the day will be
made a general holiday for the OBJ
servance of the two big events. The
streets are most extensively decorat-
ed and on various streets archways
Of evergreen and flags have been
made by decorator. who came from
out Of town and the stores are hand
somely decorated. One should not
miss this opportunity for the parade
will be one Of the largest. Several
floats are already for the parade and
there will be five bands furnish mu-
sic. In the afternoon at atwood
mountain near the sanatorium, there
will be band concert in order that
the patients at the sanatorium may
have the opportunity Of enjoying the
music and the festivities Of the day.
and in the evening at o'clock Chan
d!ers Band from Portland will give
concert at Monument park. Co. G
Of this city will participate in the
parade and a number OF the Cantons
will also escort the Fairfield men.
The Maine Central car shops will
close in order that the Fairfield boys
may attend and those from Water
vile who care to. The parade will
form at 10 o'clock on the Benton
Neck road and everyone who posi-
bly, can should make special effort
to visit the town either at the pa
rade or sometime during the day.
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HAlLowELL

Mrs. Amelia S. Grover of Summer
street. though 50 years OF age, is still
known as an adept with the needle and
continues this work She recently went
to City hall to see her great-grand-
daughter. Miss Ruth Nelson. graduate
from the Halloweli high school. She
was born In Frseport, the daughter Of
William and Betsy Mitchell soule. sev.
enth in direct line from George soule,
who came to America on the Mayhower
In 100. She Is the last Of q family
Of - children. She has lived in Halo.
we'll since 1872. where she became the
live Of A. X. p. Grpver in 1850. She
has two sons. Albion and Fred S. Mrs.
Grover dads much from books and
newspapers and 10 conversant with
world events.
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club participated. sitting side by
side on the stage. Mrs. Myrtle l.. T.
White. the president from the State
Federation of Woman's Clubs of
Aroostook county was present and
brought greetings from the State
Federation, which were very inter-
esting and much appreciated by the
club members. DR.. F.. G. Hooper
acted as Herald in the Pageant"
which was a story of century and
was especially interesting. as the
characters were from 1919 when the
charter members organized the CLUB.
and every ten years inclusive the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18

calling Of the docket and assignment
Of cases for trial.
The first case assigned for trial
was taken up at the afternoon ses-
sion. No. $50, Frank E. Mace of Au-
gusta against Daniel I. Gould Of Ban
gor. Williamson, Burleigh and Nc
Lean appeared for the plaintiff and
Clinton Stevens, Esq. Of Bangor for
defendant.
This is an action on a promisory
note for 5000 given by Carroll V.
Mace and later assigned to the
plaintiff in this case.
: Mr.. Mclean for the plaintiff in
troduced the note and assignment
and then rested.
To this note the defendant filed
an account in set-off for legal serv-
ices. $275.37; also an account for
$1,000, claimed to be due on con-
tract by which the defendant bought
the interest Of Carroll V. Mace in
his fathers estate, then in process Of
settlement in the probate court for
Hancock county. and claimed to have
been worth about $4,000.
The defendant was on the stand
Oil Tic d4tCIIlOOls 111O IllS SlOoS CA"
animation had not been completed
upon adjournment. He explained his
connection with Carroll v. Mace.
stating that he was hard up and
anxious to sell his interest in the es-
tate Of his father. Finally the de-
PENDANT bought Mace's interest for
$500 and paid part cash, part notes
and part in legal services. On Jan.
uary l, 1916. he said. a settlement
was had and at that time he owed
Mace only the note in suit at this
time. 5000. Subsequently he said he
learned that the interest of Mace in
the estate was not as valuable as
he had supposed. and he after some
time sold out his interest.
1t was claimed by Mr. Stevens in
his opening that the note in suit
was not really a promissory note,
but rather in the nature of an agree
ment. as it was not payable to the
order of Mace, and therefore was not
negotiable.
The case will probably not be fin
ished before tomorrow noon, if by
that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18

The Ladies' Society of WINSTON for
the Support of the Gospel observed
its Tooth anniversary Tuesday at
their annual June Meeting" so call
ed, at which time the business for the
year was transacted, reports heard
from various officers, and an excel
lent program was carried out. The
society was ogranized just one hun
dred years ago and since that time
over 300 have joined the society and
at the present there are 60 members,
the oldest member, Mrs. Ellen Gar
land. aged 81, and the youngest her
granddaughter. Miss Ruth Robinson,
aged 6 years. Both old and young
members were present. and in the
scene of The June Meeting" the
oldest and Youngest membes of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18
FARMINGDALE

Walter Tibbetts Of Kittery was in
the place the first Of the week.
E. J. Hodgdon. who has employ
ment in Boston, is at his home here
for awhile.
Fred L. Smith Of Somervliie. Mass.
on Friday was the evening guest Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. w.
Smith, leaving on the midnight train
for Boston. Mr.. Smith also made a
short visit at the home Of his Sis
ter, Corporal and Mrs. A. L. Purdy
at 1872 Brunswick avenue. Gardiner
coming from Auburn, where he had
been on a business trip.
Mrs. Emma Marston, who sold her
farm here in February. is reported to
have bought place in Chelsea and
to be living there.
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characters which participated in the
pageant were costumed in gowns
which were worn by their ancestors,
and in some Of the scenes wehe the
original gowns worn on that occa-
sion in the year represented.
No church could have looked pref.
tier than die the Winslow Congrega-
tional church. where the meeting
was held. for it was extensively
decorated with the most beautiful
wild and cut flowers, and upon en-.
tering the church the scent from the
various plants and flowers was about
the whole inside Of the church. The
vestry. front and baek parlor were
opened to the guests and members
Of thee Tub and Lad been ARRANGED
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up TO BuRLEsoN
VALUABLE TIMBER
IN N. F. BURNED

st. Johns. n. F., June l,.-FcFeS
fires raging in various sections OF
Newfoundland have restroyed va
liable timber tracts and few hors'
in isolated settlements durin: 'ls
PAST week. Reports received Today IL,
dictate that rain storms OF the "s
two days have eXtinguished nlos' "
the fires.
Communication with som" ~ W.
districts is difficult and IL VII "
several days before the extent oil Wv
damage to settlements can he 'sa'"
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18

In presenting the gift. Sylvester Poor.
president Of the freshman class. called
attention to the fact that it had been
the custom Of freshman classes at the
school for many years to make q pre-.
sentation to the school. and this year
the class had chosen as a gift q statue
Of Abraham Lincoln. He spoke Of Lin
coins influence upon the boys and girls
Of today and expressed the hope that
tho likeness OF Lincoln would have its
influence upon pupils Of the school for
years to come.
Frank Hewins Of the Board Of Edu-
cation in accepting the gift in behalf Of
the school thanked the class most sin
cerely. He spoke OF the great influence
Ct Lincoln and compared the deeds Of
that former President Of the United
States to the work which the American
boys did in the great war. And he stat
ed that the selection Of the gift was
niost appropriate at this time.
The officers Of the freshman class
a.e: President. Sylvester Poor: VICE
president. Richard Boyd: secretary, vir.
sinia Hall: treasurer. Dorothy Gid
dings: historian. Eleanor Nelson.
The committee in charge Of the selec-
ten Of the gift was made up Of Syl-
vester Pood (chairman), Louise Chase,
Marguerite Chase and John Nelson Jr
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and stands in the room. The back
parlor was in blue and white and
was very dainty. The credit for the
appearance of the church is due to
Mrs. L. Nj. Emery who had the full
charge of the decorating.
The church auditorium in which the
entertainment and business meet
ing took place. was very handsome
ly decorated with peonies and fern
and white and pink roses Were plac-
ed aroun the altar in front OF ,ne
church.
Shortly after 2.30 o'clock, before a
very large and appreciative audience,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18
Albany Landmark
Half Million Loss

Alband. n. Y. June 1.-THE NV
rior of Keeler's Hotel. hVe's',
structure. on Broadway and Ma.
Lane. one Of Albanv's lana"a' !.
and a hosiery known throusnoa. ".
country. was completely des"v Wv
by FIRE in less than two hours Coz =.
today. The 226 patrons. all men, y.
capped. One fireman was nu'i.u n,
meath falling walls and kii.eu' .,s
loss is estimated at more Una"
n million dollars. A.
Miss Anna Biggman. te!epnone
orator. remained at her Switches. ~.
summoning patrons from their 'o.
until she was overcome by s'hoS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18
FIRE AT DOCKS
Million Pound Loss At
Liverpool

American Steamship Norlinda Bad
Iy Damaged by Falling Blazing
Roof
London, June ia big. fire broke
out in the Alexandria docks in Liv-
erpool last night. Warehouses stored
with timber, cotton, oil, 400 barrels Of
turpentine and other inflamables
burned fierceiy for hours are were
still burning today. Several vessels
were safely removed from the dam
ger zone, but a blazing roof from one
warehouse fell on the American
steamship Norlinda. which was bad
ly damaged. The crew escaped.
Neswaper dispatches estimate the
damage at 100000 pounds.
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who were members Of the club and
friends, the 'neeting\ was called to
order by the president, Mrs. Ina y.
Hooper. who wore a handsome old
fashioned gown Of white satin with
beautiful lace trimmings, the gown
being especially appropriate for a
meeting OF its kind. The Scripture
was read by the president, and
prayer was offered by the pastor OF
the church. Rev. o. f. Barnard, ,oi.
lowed by tire report Of the secretary.
Miss Jennie Paine Howard. which
was very we'll rendered and accepted
Ky the club members. She stated that
over coo ladies had Joined the club
in the past 100 years. and that GO
members were now active in the or
ganisation. which met only once 3
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DRESDEN

1rs. John Rjttall. Jr., ana daughter
>Aax1ue have gone to Edgeaome to
visit her parents.
Wallace Foster and family Of Rox-
bury. Mass, and sister, Mrs. H.
Thorndike Of Portland are at the
formers summer home until June 10.
Commencement exercises Of Bridge
Academy will take place June 10.
The Alumni banquet viii be held at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-18
BUNKER HILL DAY
TAKES FORM WELCOME
HOME EXERCISES

Boston, June 17.-Celebration Of
the Hath anniversary of the battle
of Bunker Hill today took the form
Of welcome Home" exercises for
men who have been overseas. The
day was quiet in contrast with pre-
war noise. The annual parade in
the Bunker Hill district was revived
this afternoon. with several thousand
uniformed men in line.
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to represent a very cozy home. Rugs
were placed on the floor and around
the room little tables had been placed
on which was placed a fine white
cloth, in the center of which was
beautiful bouquet oe some kind of
flowers. Lunches were served in the
vestry and parlor following the pro-
gram and the older members were
seated at the tables, while the young
er members and children who were
guests were seated around the room.
The vestry was in pink and white.
with quantities of evergreen and
fern which helped to make the room
more effective. 1'he front parlor in
yellow and white was exceptionally
handsome as the pansies, lilies ect.,
had been placed in various corners
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U. S. LIEUTENANT
TRIMS 6 BEST
FENCERS FRANCE

Paris. June 17.-L:eutenant Will
liam c. Westphal. U. S. A, middle
western fencing champion, was the
winner yesterday in the series Of
round robin fencing matches at the
Joan Of Arc tourney held by the Pa
risian Fencing Society. Lieutenant
westphal triumphed over six Of the
best fencers of France.
The meet is an international one
with swordsmen Of all the allied
countries taking part.
Another American. Sergeant John
F. Murphy. finished fourth.
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Hearing will be held before Associate Justice John A.
Morrill, of Auburn at 10 o'clock this morning at the court
house. Augusta the petition of Alfred Sweeney and Will
liam H. Newell, receivers of the Lewiston, Augusta Wa
teve Street Railway for authority to the operation
of the copany lines between Augusta and Togus and be-
tween Augusta and Winthrop.
AS this matter of great importance to this city
large attendance of Augusta citizens will undoubtedly be
present The Augusta Board of Trade and Merchants Asso
citation will attend In body Delegations from Winthrop
Manchester Togus will also be in attendance to unite
with Augusta against the proposed change.
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London, June 17-Seven members
of the German cabinet favor signing
the amended peace terms while the
other seven are opposed to signing,
4 Reuter- dispatch from Berlin says.