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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
GOV. MILLIKEN'S LAST
TRIBUTE TO OLD NURSE

Governor Carl E. Milliken returned
to Augusta Tuesday morning from
Pittsfield where he paid his last tri-
butte to the first person in the world
who ever held him.
She was Mrs. B. c. Call who at
tended Mrs. Charles A. Milliken
when the little tot who afterwards
was to become Governor of the
state first saw the light of day on
July 13, 1877. Mrs. Call died this
week at the advanced age of 81. She
had been in poor health for a num-
Der of years, but for all of her i'll
ness, she had taken'1 great pride in
the fact that she had been the first
nurse Governor Milliken ever had.
And I was the first person who
, ever held him." she was fond Of tell
! ing her visitors who called on her
/ during her sickness.
Governor Milliken had always
made it a point to visit the dear ole
, lady whenever he was in Pittsfield
and had kept up his correspondent.
I with her. AS she was the first per
son to look upon him when he was
! born. SO was he one of the last t,
| look upon her at the funeral held
! Tuesday afternoon.
! She was one of the saints OF Is
| rael," was the tribute the chief exc
! cutive paid to his old nurse
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
Council Orders

That the State Highway commits
sion be authorized to construct neces-
sary slips, racks and approaches fo-
the proper operation of the Bath
Woolwich ferry, on both sides of the
river.
That the claims, as shown by the
schedule attached. for aid to depend
ents Of soldiers, sailors and marines,
to July 1, 1919, as provided by chap
ter PIG, Public Laws of 1917, and
chapter 1863, Public Laws of 1919,
amounting to s3544.s9, be paid from
the appropriation for war purposes
Bridgton $205.59; Burlington $179
East Livermore $s2995; Farmingtor
3332.s4; Freeport $3.50; Islesboro $102
Milbridge 1856: Prentiss $1S0.57; 81
George $420.50: South Berwick s220.92
Stonington $301.0S; Sumner s132.43
Trescott 1911; Verona 1851; Win
throp $40S.1s.
That $4114S. covering the amoun'
of lands sold for taxes and bid in by
the State land agent. be charged K
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25

after having released their pictures Tor
a number of years through various dis
tributing companies decided that to as
sure their best work and in order to
have 'ull independence for the highest
expression Of their art. they would. up
on the completion Of their then-existing
contracts, release their own pictures,
direct to the theatres of the country.
This move for independence by the
foremost artists Of the screen is the
most important and beneficial step that
has been taken in, the motion picture
business since 1t assumed its leadership
in the amusement field.
1t means for the motion picture pat
rons that Mary Pickford. Charlie Chap
lin, Douglas Fairbanks and D. w.
Griffith will hereafter be enabled 20
produce pictures in their own way. =
They will make fewer pictures than
they nave made before. and this in it.
self will be an advantage. Heretofore
they have been obliged to turn out a
certain number Of productions within a
given period and consequently have not
always had the time to perfect their
work. ------ .-e 80
Thus. under the leadership OF the
screens foremost artists is the perfec-
tion Of motion picture entertainment in
sight.
The first picture made under these
ideal conditions Is His Majesty, the
American" The management of the
Colonial theatre feels great pride. IN
having secured this production for. iss
city. The Colonial theatre has always
endeavored to choose its attractions with
discrimination apd regardless Of ex-
pense In the case of His Majesty, the
American" knowing what a Doug
las Fairbanks fim will be when the
inimitable Doug" can put his best in
to it. the theatre management feels
and justly 30. that 1t will offer to its
patrons beginning today what should
prove 20 be the very height q. e~ en-
entertainmcnt.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
Famous Play at
Opera House

A sensation in every city where Il
was given when presented on the In
tcrnational Circuit, "The Little Girl
God Forgot" will receive it's dirst show
fng at the Augusta Opera house this
afternoon at the hands Of the Luttringer
Stock Co. Of all the successful produc-
tions that have been given by this
unusually talented company during the
IA weeks 1t has been in Augusta, there
has been none that has had a wider ap-
peal ind possessed stronger dramatic
situations than this modern society
melodrama by the author Of 1.-THE
Rosary"
The success Of the Luttringer Stock
Co. during its stay in Augusta has
been remarkable. Fourteen weeks are
now being completed and there have
been many times during the engage
ment when hundreds Of people have
been unable to secure seats for per-
formances. 1t Is certain that the popu.
lar resort will be crowded today at
both the afternoon and the evening
performances. To accommodate the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25

The Governor and Executive Coun-
ell on Wednesday transacted all the
business before it by noon and ad-
journed until P. NJ. Tuesday, Dec.
50, when they will be in session for
several days cleaning up the years
business. Governor Milliken, Coun-
cilors Norton, Plummer, Swift and
Stearns were present.
The nominations confirmed incluc-
ed the following: Forest H. Colby OF
Bingham as land agent and forest
commissioner for 4 years from Jan.
/, 1920; c. +. Farris of Eastport as
coroner for Franklin county.
The warrants approved included
the following: Weekly salaries, $17,-
1902; highway pay roll, $s17S.e2;
Blaine mansion. special warrant,
S112e.3S; total, $27,4s392.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
ADJUSTMENTS
Big Fairbanks
Picture at the
Colonial Today

1t is doubtful If any motion picture
was ever awaited with as much inter
est and anticipation in Augusta az
Douglas Fairbanks new picture, "His
Majesty, The American. - which will be
the attraction at the Colonial Theatre
for three days beginning today.
Something more than mere interest in
a motion picture lies back of this an
ticipation, for "His Majesty, the Amer
ican," is Douglas Fairbanks first in.
dependent production and marks tbs
first release Of United Artists Corpora.
ton, the so-called eBig Four"
. In January Of 1919 the entire amuse-
ment world was startled by the forma-
tion Of the United Artists Association
This association was formed by Mary
Pickford. Charlie Chaplin. Douglas
Fairbanks and D. w. Grihith. These
artists. conceded throughout the world
20 be the screens foremost producers,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
STATE HOUSE

the State contingent fund, no appro-
of lands for taxes.
That the sum Of $315.70 be trans-
ferred from the State contingen.
fund to the appropriations for defin-
ing and retracting lines Of public lots
and payment of bill of John NJ.
Brown for running lines of public
lots in Wallagrass and St. Francis
Plantations. in accordance with re-
solves passed in 1905 and 1919.
That the State treasurer be auth
| orized to transfer from the State
contingent fund the sum of $3.50 to
the 1918 appropriation for operation
Of fish hatcheries and feeding sta
tions, ETC., to pay bills Of 1918.
That the sum Of $69192 be trans
ferred from the State contingent
fund to the appropriation for epidem-
ic and emergency fund for 1918, for
payment Of expenses of smallpox
cases in that year.
| That there be paid to the Waldo
General hospital. Belfast, the sum OF
s29S from the State contingent fund
for medical or surgical attendance
to patients during the year 1918.
The following transfers were made
from the State contingent fund:
The sum of $105 to the appropria-
tion for burial expenses Of soldiers
and sailors and widows of soldiers
and sailors for 1918, to pay bills OF
that year; sum of $Ss63O to the ap.
preparation for the support of pau.
pers for 1918. to pay bills Of tha,
year; also s400 to be added to the
appropriation for salary and CLERK
hire for the treasurer Of State t.
Jan. 1. 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25

the installation and operation OF
gates at the Gardiner street crossing
in Richmond; annulling that part
recommending the closing OF Depot
street: and ordering that the Maine
Central Railroad Co. forthwith instaii
and continuously operate automatic
signals of the silent type at Gardiner
street in the town Of Richmond; ana
also ordering that the Maine Centrai
Railroad Co. forthwith protect the
Denot Street crossing. SO called, by a
eapman stationed at said crossing,
during the passage of all trains oeo
tween the hours Of Z A. NJ. ana o'oV
p. NJ, except Sundays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
Joe BILLS GREETINGS
TO GOVERNOR MILLIKEN

Best wishes to you and 1amlly'
also a Merry Christmas and HAPPY
New Year"
OF all the holiday greetings he has
received, none is appreciated more
by Governor Carl E. Milliken than
these from Joe Bill"
Joe Bill, whose real name is 1gnazio
Albanese, was one Of the most fam
Gus prisoners ever incarcerated, in
the State prison at Thomaston. He
was sentenced there from Oxford
county nearly 10 years ago for the
murder of his wife. She was slain
because of her intimacy with an
other man. After serving nine years,
he was pardoned by Governor Milli-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
New Corporations

The Standard Supply Co. has filed
its articles Of incorporation with the
States attorney general. who has ap-
proved them. The corporation was
organized Dec. II at Houlton, its
headquarters being at Stockholm.
1t has $4,000 capital stock, all com
mon and nothing paid in. The par
value is 500 and five shares have
been subscribed. The. officers are:
President. Allen Quimby of Portland
treasurer. Paul A. Cyr, Stockholm
clerk, S. j. Antworth, Stockholm
directors, Allen Quimby of Portland.
Iaul A. Cyr. S. J. Antworth and A.
r. Baxter OF Stockholm and 4. Y.
Dohertey Of 'Houlton.. The purpose 8
specified in the articles of incorpero
ton are to carry on general cleo
trio lighting and power business in
stockholm; a general merchandise
business and to own and operate
store for the same. Approved Dec.
:2 -c
The Auburn Realty Co. has filed it's
papers Of Incorporation with the at
tcrney general. who has approved the
same. The corporation was orran-
lied Dec. 20 at Auburn. The caDitaI
stock is 100000; all common; moth
ing paid in; par. value, 500: shares
subscribed, 5. President, John R.
"ebber, Auburn; clerk and treaslir-
or, Reuel w. Smith, Auburn; direc-
tors. John r. Weber. Reuel w.
Smith. Emil Dick, Albert H. Conant
and John H. Merrill, all of Auburn.
The purposes are a general real es-
tate business. Approved Dec. 20.
The United States Petroleum
Company. Inc, has filed it's papers of
Incorporation with the attorney gen.
,cral and they have been approved.
The capital stock is 100000; all
common; nothing paid in; par val
ue, 81; shares subscribed, 3. Presi-
dent, D. A. Leland, Augusta; treasur-
er, NJ. F. Hearin, Augusta: clerk, C.
l.. Andrews. Augusta; directors. the
above. Purposes, a general oil
business, in all it's branches. Ap-
proved Dec. %.
Priest Drug Company, organized
Dec. Is at Bangor. Capital stock,
100000; all common; nothing paid
in; par value, $40; shares subscribed.
100. President, Henry X. Priest,
Bangor; clerk and treasurer, Wilfred
]. Butterfield, Bangor; directors,
Henry K. Priest, George ]. Williams,
j. Fred Sheehan and Wilfred /. But
terfield, all Of Bangor. Purposes, a
general wholesale and retail busi-
ness in drugs and patent medicines
in all its branches. Approved Dec.
20. % @. - -.--,s-~ =. ,....
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25

ken and his council, when request
after request and petitions contain
ing a long list of names Of reputaofs
citizens were received at the execu'
tive Offices. all urging clemency.
More than that. Governor Milliken
knew Joe Bill. When a student at
Bates college, the future chief execu-
tive had bought fruit of the Albanian
as he pushed his cart through the
streets of Lewiston. This week, the
following letter. written evidently b.
one of the children, was received b.
Governor MiIliken:
''213 La Belle Avenue
Highland Park, Michigan
December 20, 1919.
Dear Governor:
With great pleasure I write 20
tell you how enjoy my first Christ
mas after nine long and dreary
years. 1t is the happiest 1 had in
my life. I once more thank you
very much for my liberty.
MY children were with me since
last August. 80 = = e. :. :. = :
Il have a good job in Ford Motor
Co., working every day and support
ing my family nicely. '..
Detroit is a beautiful large city.
The streets are long. broad and per-
fectly level.
People are building homes every
day, and still rent is very scarce and
high, on account of the increasing
population. People come from all
parts Of the United States. The low
est rent the people pay In this city
is thirty to forty dollars a month for
four small rooms.
BEST wishes to you and family
also Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year.
Very truly yours"
The letter is signed. in a cramped
hand, "Ignazio Albanese" and in
parenthesis "(Joe BilD'. rt-... -
On the last page of the letter Is
the following: =.
"Your Excellency, Gov. Carl e. Milli-
ken
We wish to thank you once more
for the greatest favor we could ever
receive Of giving father his liberty
with best wishes, q Merry Christ
mas and a Happy New Year.
I'VE are the children of 'Ignazic
Albanese.
(Signed) Rose, Ignatius. Petrina
and Frances Albanese.".
In reply to these greetings Cover
nor Milliken sent the following let
ter: -.
my dear Joe Bill: = --.s
i am very glad to hear from you
and to know that you are comfort
ably situated in Detroit. hope you
will have pleasant Christmas and
bright New Year. Please convey
my best wishes to YOUR children.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) CARL E. MILLIKEN."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
Cured. HisRuP1uRE

was badly ruptured while lifting a
trunk several years ago Doctors said
Trusses did me no good. Finally l got
hold of something that quickly and com,
pletely cured me. Years have passed
and the rupture has never returned,
although l am doing hard work as
carpenter. There was no operation, no
lost time. no trouble. I have nothing
to SELL but will give full informatioa
about how you may find eompie!e
to me, Eugene NJ. Pullen. Carpenter.
112 F Mareellus Avenue. Manasquam,
n. ]. Better cut out this notice and
tured-you may save a life or at least
stop the misery of rupture and the
worry and danger of an operation
Adv.
janS, % feb5- -l9-mch4-18Q93O)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25

large number who wish to attend the
Christmas matinees. the whole house
will be thrown open and evening prices
will prevail though there will be no le-
served seats in the afternoon.
''The Little Girl God Forgot is a
melodrama that has story so con-
vincing and so powerful in its telling
that it cannot fail to leave it's impress
sion. 1t concerns the life of Nancy
Barlow. an orphan, who has become an
errand girl in the store of fashionable
modiste. When her mother died, the
parting message of the parent was that
Nancy should look after Lucy, the
older sister, and this the younger girl
tries to do. But Lucy is fascinated at
the attentions shown her by Adrian
Morris, who says he is an artist. Matters
between the two reach a climax when
Lucy IS used as tool by Morris at a
settlement house party to help steal a
valuable string of pearls from one of
the fashionable guests. How the mat
ter is Strengthened out forms a most in
teresting story. Ann Kingsley will be
seen as Nancy, ''the little girl God for
GOT; Leona Hanson will appear as
Lucy. William Laveau as Morris and
AL. Luttringer as Tom Ralston. the
Boyhood sweetheart Of Lucy. All the
other members OF the company will
ha 5e good relies.
But the presentation Of 1.-THE Little
Girl God Forgot" is not the only feature
on the Opera house program. Elsie
Fei guson will also be on the program.
OF all the screen favorites there is none
holding higher place than she. The
attraction in which she will apIaar at
the Opera house is her latest Para
mount-Artcraft picture, Counterfeit, :"
a wonderful modern, society drama
which again reveals the charm and
emotional power of this star.
The story is said to be novel and ex-
citing. presenting Miss Ferguson az a
Southern girl who to replenish her fam
iiy's falling fortunes secures a position
in the Secret Service and rounds I'D a
gang counterfeiters after q series Of
exciting adventures. The scenes are
laid in the sunny South. in ultra FASH
ionable Newport and on board a Yacht
in the harbor of the famous resort.
Supporting Miss Ferguson in the chief
male role is David Powell. a well-known
leading man, and the rest Of the cast
includes Helene Montrose, Charles Ger
ard and Charles Kent. The scenario
was made by Ouida Bergere from an
original story by Robert Baker. Georse
Fitzmaurice was the director. It is a
Paranount-Artcraft picture.
The Graphic Review and Paramount
Magazine are also pleasing features.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
ALBION

Gladys Wiggin, who is teaching IN
Fairfield. Conn.,. is at home for the
Christmas vacation.
The members of the Christian church
were pleasantly surprised on Christmas
Sunday. when at the close of the
services the pastor read letter from
Frank L. and Mary A. Besse of Clin-
ton. presenting to the church $1,000
bond. the. interest from the same to be
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25

used for maintaining church services
IN Albion. A vote of thanks was ex-
tended to Mr. and Mrs Ressc for their
generous gift
Willis Hussey. who is teaching IN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25
Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Commits
sion has issued an order, annullins
so much of an order Of Oct. =
1919, so far as it relates to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25

Interesting story teller. isn ~ ',ra
Very. He never begins a yarn nforrs;
the old bromide: L shall never ''
1t as long as / nveX
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-25

Connecticut, 10 passing the Chrls''A'
vacation with his parents.
, 1919-10-23
Advertisement

dds are requested for the following
supplies which are needed in the ad-
mlnistrdtion of Richmond Sick-houses
n 'eper Asylum for the month Of No
Vembor 1919.
Delivery is to ne made by the mer-
chant.
Bids should De addressed to Inspector,
Richmond S~ick-houses.
All supplies to be of best quality.
Flour 90 lbs Cornmeal 500 lbs Rice
400 lbs, Gas 800 lbs, Sage 250 lbs;
Sugar !, 500 lbs, Beef 480 lbs, Pork 1870
lbs, Fish (salG) 224 lbs. Beans 200 lbs,
Peas 200 lbs, Potatoes 200 lbs, Lard 100
lbs, Cooking butter 100 lbs, Table butter
ITO lbs, Onions SO lbs, Tea 20 lbs.
Matches 2 gross, Soap 6 cases.
All bids should be received by Octo-
Der 9th, 1915.
Christiansted, St. Croix, V. l. Of u. S.
A., Oct. 22nd 1919.
H. T. HANSEN,
Inspector
Richmond Sjckb0uSe8 e
Leper Asylum.
, 1919-10-23

CARDS the condition of the market and just
where and at what prices ones interests
can best be served. 1t is believed that
prices in this tOWn are most y normal In
a majority of instances, but it is lmpoS-
sible to ascertain with any degree OF &C
curacy what stand is being. observed by
the different mercantile houses, groceries,
shops etc, so few ever take advantage
of the newspaper as the medium OF ad-
vertising their goods, or of acquaintlng
the public about conditions Of which they,
the merchants, are expected to have an
intimate knowledge. AS a matter OF
fact it is remarkable to note the silence
prevailing during a eriod like this When
the entire island from east to west Is
concerned about a momen5ous proposition
which is largely in the hands OF the deal
er to adjust, and adjust in such a way
that while protecting his interests,
be nevertheless will appreciate the POSI-
ton Of the cOnsum r and not burden MN
with more than his due share OF dltt1cul-
ties. To advertise appears to be one OF
the most, it not the most, practlcal
means the merchant or middle-man com
mands Of defining his attitude IN the
present financial problem, and next to
that comes correspondence which is open
W all WITHOUT expense. 1IlOuSH IlC q
ter medium, all may present their views
to the public and have them held up to
the light of criticism, and commended II
c-Ommendatory, or censured if Ohpr Use.
Open meetings held on the first and sec
ond days after the increased rate OF ex-
change, do not appear to have served any
practical purposes, 50 far as any results
are to be seen, and after speaking with
several merchants and ether business
men recently, it is striking that no Two
hold the same opinion in general, on the
matter. We believe that many Of our
business men realize that this is a siIua-
ton in which all concerned ought to fare
alike more or less. We are convinced
that there are many merchants and bust
ness men who feel hat this is not the
time for profiteering, and that the public
ought not to be Aeeced. We would there
fore be GLAD to afford space to persons
having a desire to be heard on the sub
iect. L can certainly do no go d to with
hold our views one from the other. Let
us exchange ideas, and see whether some
mutual understanding can be established
whereby much doubt can be 0ispelled and
a healthy atmosphere of confidence can
be encouraged for the general welfare.
We have it from a leading merchant
, 1919-10-23
OFFICIAL NEWS.
October 22, 1919.

Governor Oman who has had under
consideration for the past week augment
alton of the Food Commission of St.
Thomas, today appointed William Dun
lop, Rotschild Francis, Orville S. Kean
and James c.. Roberts as additional mem
bers.
The U. SIS. Vixen sailed for Freder-
iksted at two o'clock this morning with
, 1919-10-23

the increased rate of exchange. Natural
ly they Will allow their Iaborers the adj
dltlonal 233W On their wages it is only
what the poor people are due, like any
body else but it is not so clear that the
proprietor can reclaim that outlay with
such good chances of success as others
called upOn to face the same contingency.
In sugar price is favourable at present,
and we nope it will continue so but
there is no sugar to ship at this moment,
and there is no knowing bur that when
there is sugar to ship, the price may have
dropped. And what i still more likely
is that the exchange may likewise have
dropped by that time so that what is now
laid out to meet the difference in Danish
currency will have gone for good. The
best can only be hoped for however, and
in the meantime, it is with qualification
we learn that the Bethlehem and other
concerns are prepared to protect the
working man from what night other
wise spell disaster for him.
The attention of readers is invited to
an advert. soment of the Danish Ameri-
can Grocery in this Issue Offering arti-
cles at reasonable prices which will be
within the reach Of patrons for a limited
time. Mr.. Bough's effort to reduce the
tenseness of the situation is to be ap-
proved both as to its fo"m and object.
We have it from good authority that
until further, or until such time as the
Food Control Commission shall regulate
the prices of such products, the Dairy
will maintain its standard prices for milk
and butter, this, despite the fact that
running expenses are steadily on the
ascendency.
A new serial entitled The Lions
Claw" is toright's feature OF the cine
m~atograph programme at the Theatre.
From the popularity this production won
in St. Thomas where the papers have
been loud in its praises, we venture to
predict ar enjoyable evening for all who
|patrOnize it.
After writing our remarks concerning
the increase of wages of the laborers,
we are informed that a meeting has
already been held among planters, etc,
and that matter amicably and fav0rabIy
settled. So far we learn an increase of
2sM has been agreed upon.
The Meeker herald., 1919-03-22
FRANTIC WITH PAIN

Mrs. Anna Thorson. 2o0 South st..
Stamford. Conn., says: II hadn't any
more strength than child, and after
more. Nv headaches were 20 bad IL