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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

The home Of Mrs.. W. P. Taber on
Hospital street was the scene Of a
delightful surprise party on Tues
day evening. given in honor of Miss
Myra McPhee by a number Of her
friends who are employed at the Au-
gusta State hospital. Miss McPhee
recently resigned her position at the
State hospital. where she has been
employed for 80 years and is going to
make her home in Massachusetts,.
About Is were present last evening
and the time was very pleasantly
passed playing whist. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
Mayor Young, Republican,
Returned at Rochester. n. h.

Rochester. NJ H., Dec. Nav
James D. Young. Republican. was ~
elected for q third term at the tx ~
election today. He received +
votes to 80 for his opponent. EdgaI "
Ham. Democrat. who ran on stieh stead
By vote Of IFS to ~ It was de''a ~,
to introduce medical inspection N ..riI
public schools. The new city eo"r o..
and school board will be strongly I"
publican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
BAY STATE CITY
ELECTIONS SHOW
WET TENDENCY

Boston. Dec. "A marked feature
Of the municipal elections in twenty
Massachusetts, cities today was the
fact that every one of them cast a
majority in favor of granting liquor
licenses. 1t was well known to the
voters that in view of the coming of
national prohibition the balloting
was a mere formality. State legal
authorities, however. had ruled that
az the state local option law had not
been repealed. the question must
appear on the ballots.
The vote on the license question
was very small Politicians were
uncertain whether the yes" major
tiles constituted a genuine express
sion - public opinion or whether
many citizens had voted for license
a. a Joke. knowing that the votes
would be without effect. The doubt
waa deepened by the fact that among
the cities voting Eyes" today were
Quincy, Cambr11He and Brockton.
which for a quarter century or more
have been strongholds of the no
forces.
AZ uhOtc tilou udiI Tue CLUES no
party lines were drawn in the cleo
tons. Two Republican mayors were
elected and three Democrats. OF the
mayors who were candidates for re-
election eight were successful and
two were defeated. Republicans will
control the new city government in
five cities and Democrats in one. the
others being non-partisan. North
ampton and Marlboro will have Dem
ocratic mayors and Republican city
governments and in Pittsfield the
situation is reversed. In Brockton
there is a tie on joint ballot Of the
two branches Of the city govern
ment. the Democrats having a ma
jority Of one in the board Of alder
men and the Republicans a majority
Of one in the common council.
Mayor Charles 8. Ashley Of New
Bedford was reelected for his 21st
term.
/. In Methuen the case OF trolley
cars versus jitneys was argued at the
ballot box. The referendum showed
a majority Of 146 in favor Of re-
tanning street cars and ousting fit
aeys.
Tautnon elected three former army
officers. choosing a lieutenant, Leo
II. Coughlin. as mayor by an over
whelming vote. and electing a major
to the school committee and a lieu
tenant to the city council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
W. V. Hunt were held at 2 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon at the late home
on Sewall street, Rev. A. Francis
Walch officiating. There was a large
attendance Of relatives and friends.
A delegation from the Rebekahs were
present. There was a profusion Of
beautiful floral tributes Interment
was made in the family lot in the
Hallowell- cemetery. The bearers
were: Fart Leach. ". (. Lonsfeliov.
Randall Baker and Percy Lee,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
Marlboro Mayor Gets ID Term

Marlboro Mayor Gets ID Term
Marlboro. Mass, Dec. mayor
Charles F. Mccarthy, Democrat and
Independent-Citizen. was reelected Tor
a third term at today's city election. de-
feating Theodore Temple. his H-year-
cd Republican opponent The vote was
1884, 10 1s2, a majority of AZ for Mayor
Mccarthy.
The license vote was: Yes. rs: no.
los. The new city council and school
committee will be Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
Y. NJ. c. A. Notes

The Cushnoc viii play the Crossetts
in a fast game Of basketball tonight
at the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium. The
public is invited to see this game.
Between periods the Y. N. C. A.
Juniors will play the Scouts. Pete"
Pierce. Frank harrington, Donald
Brennan. Harold Herrin and Howard
Ingraham will play for the Y. III. C..
A. Jrs.; and Eldon Gray, Knowlton
Hewins, Whitney Thomas. Sylvester
Poor and Dick Rideout will play for
the Scouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
Cut All Sunday
Excursion Trains
Allegheny Region

Philadelphia. Dec. 2-Orders were IS
sued tonight to the various federal
managers by Regional Director l. ".
Baldwin canceliing all Sunday excur.
sion trains on the several railroads
throughout the Allegheny region. TIE
order is effective next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

candidates failed to dispiace Mayor
Dennis J. Sullivan at the city cleo
ton today and he was reelected for
another two year term. His p'ur-
ali,y over his nearest opponent, VIII
liam A. Peterson, was So The VIE
was:
Sullivan-3Q40.
Peterson-23ss.
Omer p. Theriault-ss5.
Albert Pierce-4y.
James F. Donovan-1z2.
No partisan designations were
used
The license vote was: Yes. sssi;
no, z117.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Mrs. H., G. Cook of San Francisco.
Cal. is visiting her sister, Mrs. W.
P. Taber. Hospital road. after an alb
sence OF IS years. Mrs. Cook will
return to her home after the holi-
days. Her husband has a position
in San Francisco as assayer for the
mint. Mrs. Cook was formerly Miss
Florence McFadden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

The many friends Of Miss Lizzie L.
Thompson. formerly Of this city. will
be grieved to learn of her death
which occurred at her home in Wa
terville at s O'Clock, after an illness
Of five weeks She leaves two sis
tiers, Mrs. H. n. Beale of this city
and Mrs. Fannie S. Small of West
Gardiner. a brother. William F.
Thompson of Auburn, and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be held at o'clock Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Rawley are the
happy parents OF baby boy born Tues
day morning at their home at Is East
Crescent street The young man weigh
ed 10 pounds. He has been named Ralph
Arnold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

The Boy Scouts of Troop ?. after
their meeting Tuesday evening. had
a session Of Scout work and then
listened to a talk on the causes and
prevention of fires by Scoutmaster H.
L. Pride. Games were played
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Mrs. Sarah Hayden. superintendent
Of the Augusta General hospital, was
the receipt of birthday cake and
many bouquets of beautiful flowers.
the gifts of the nurses in honor Of her
birthday Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
sprinafeId Republican

Springfield, Mass. Dec. 2-Repub-
lican candidates for the common
council and board of aldermen were
elected with one exception in todays
annual city election.
The lower board for the coming
year will be composed OF Is Repub-
leans and three Democrats, and the
upper boards eight seats are &C.
cupied by Republicans. Denis A.
Hogan, the only successful Demo-
cratic candidate, being elected
to the common council. License
carried by an overwhelming major
ity. There was no mayoralty. con-
test
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Washington. Dec. a-Emphatic o'" =,
of reports from Paris that Pren,SI
Clemenceau expected to visit the M ~.
States shortly was made today b! A
French embassr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
ReoubIiean Mayer, PittsfisId

Pittsfield, Mass. Dec. 2-Louis A.
Merchant, Republican, was elected
mayor today by a majority OF SAB
over the Democratic nominee. The
Democrats regained control OF the
aldermen, common council ana
school committee. The license vote
was: yes, 4146: no, 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
WATERNLLE

The death Of Miss kxxie L. Tbomp.
son occurred At her home In this city
Tuesday afternoon after m illness Of
several weeks. She In survived By
two sisters and brother. The fu-
neral services VIII be held In this
city Friday at IL O'Clock She was q
former resident Of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Clifford Wood Taber. Cony 20. will
leave Augusta for New York on the
6.l5 train this morning, having ac-
cepted a position with Lord Electric
Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
WaItham fer lieense

waltham, Mass, Dec. 2-Three
members Of the city government
were reelected today without oppo-
sition. George P Beal received tis
largest vote and under the terms #
the city charter again becomes
mayor. The other ofncials are Roo
ert NJ. Lyons. president of the City
council and Joseph II. Quinn.
Clarence r. French and Mrs. Mar
garet w. Pierce were elected to the
school committee. The vote on The
license question was: Yes, 1901; NJ,
GA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Big dance. Library hail. Gardner
Thursday eve. Caravans orchestra
Of Calais. featuring Canavan and
Bowers u-c5l.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

The Public Speaking class will
meet tonight at the Y. II. c. A. AS
sembly hall at 6 o'clock, at which
time supper will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Chicopee, Mass. Dec. mayor
Daniel J. Coakley. independent. was
defeated for reelection in the an
nual city election today by his Re-
publican opponent. James e. Hig-
gins, who received a majority of
more than 900 votes. The mayor
elect was chosen for q two-year
term. this being the first election in
which the head Of the city was
elected for more than one year. The
Republicans gained control Of the
board OF aldermen. electing three
ward representatives and three at
large <out Of IL officers. License
carried by majority Of 1400 votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
r Northampten Votes Wet

Northampton. Mass, Dee. q
Michael J. Fitzgerald. Democrat, was
elected mayor today by a majority
Of 2lo over Maurice X. Crooks, Re-
publican. The vote was: Fitzgerald
1854: Crooks 1914. The vote for liz
cense was: Yes. 1925; no. 1854.
The complexion of the city coun-
ell and the school committee remains
the same as last year. strongly Re-
publican. In the new board of alder
men there will be four Republicans
and three Democrats. and in the
common council II Republicans and
seven Democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
Lady Lee, English, and
American Born, Seeks
To Follow Lady AstOr

London. Dsc. 2-Another American
born peeress desires to enter the House
Of Commons-Lady Lee Of Fareham-
says the Daily Mirror today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Sullivan Wins Out in Salem
Ealem, Mass, Dec. -Four other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Calanthe Lodge. K of p, will have
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Lady Lee Of Fareham is the wife of
Baron Lee. She was Ruth Moore.
daughter Of J. @. Moore OF New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

men, a record number, voted. :;
elections were non-partisan-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03
THE sHANTUNs FhoeLE.

Subject for First Of Open Form
'sions at UnivsrsaIist chvrc, wy
Sunday Evening, Dec. 49,! ="
George a. sweetser Of sos.., WIN '
Speak VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

Stanley sisters in that company con-
ditionad on the payment to them of
SO. 900 within so days, or a return Of
the certificates Of stock. The stock
records show the issuance on March
20. 1915. Of 50 shares Of the Inheritance
Co. to Joseph p. Stan.-y. the same
to Samuel B. Stanley and Fannie D.
Andrean. possible heirs to BENJAMIN
d. Stanley. and one degree removed
from the relationship Of Allura NJ.
and Eliza J. Stanley to Benjamin D.
Stanley. From the records Of this
corporation under date OF July 3, 1915,
We ind that q special meeting was
held at the house Of Frank A. Har-
vey, q brother-in-law OF Shaw's.
where Harvey was elected a director
Of the corporation. Shaw under cross
examination page and 1o) admit
ted that the Dirigo bubble HAD burst
and With It the investments in that
company Of the Stanley sisters. Sept.
~. 1s1s. he claims to have given to
the Stanley sisters a receipt which
he obtained. or retained, the posses-
sion Of and produced in court.
tn. Up to January. 1916, he claimed
(page - OF the cross-examination) that
the Stanley sisters had given to him ali
Of their personal property, excepting
$4,000 worth Of Farmington bonds ana
about $2oo in money. ana tho homestead
through warranty deed with the res
ervation for the stanleys to live upon
1t during their lifetime. He then. or
immediately before. obtained possension
OF the ssooo worth Of bonds and disposed
OF them. Having procured this deed
he proceeded to realize upon the real
sseate. Tho consideration Of this and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03

ments, as the others had done. and so
their agreements were not secured.
The advantages Of the plan were OBJ
vious. without it neither OF the SIS
tiers could use any of the value of the
estate until the death of BENJAMIN. II
both should die before he died, the prop
erty would 60 absolutely to others. and
they would not have had any use OF
any Of the value Of it while living. nor
could they dispose of any Of it by will.
There was no distribution by right of
representation. It was all for them OF
the survivor Of them. or 1t was nothing.
1t was quite as likely that Benjamin
would survive them as that they OF
either Of them would survive him. Their
interest. in short, was purely contin-
gent.
On January IL. 1876. when negotia-
lions made It desirable. and a sale
seemed possible. Mr.. Shaw was EN-.
powered to dispose Of the stock for this
figure Of $4,000. This was the phase
Of the situation which was under con-
sideration when Mr.. Basaett made his
call on February 5. 1915. On Decem-
Ter a. 1916. the final assignment Of the
stock was made to Mr. Shaw, and he
Undertook the care Of Aiiura and Eliza
for their lives. Their property they
had turned over to him. the farm had
been decided to him, and he had ar
ranged additions to the living accom-
motations So that he and his family
were all under the roof of the home-
stead. This was a pleasant and satis-
factory condition. The stock In the Re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-03


land, with home suitably furnished
and with apparent income from this
farm sufficient for their living be.
cause, as is shown from their savings
bank deposits. they rarely drew any
OF the dividends. Their savings bank
accounts amounted to several thou
sand dollars, and at that time they
mad a possible expectancy from O
relative of more than $4,000. They
lived a retiring, almost secluded life
At the end Of this period they cssn.
veyed by warranty deed this home
stead to a stranger. reserving only
the privilege Of living on those
premises during life, and even this
reservation was unsecured by mort.
gage or bond. When they signed
this deed. January T.. 1916, they had
remaining from their personal pro.
perty bonds of the par value OF
$1,000, their household furniture. =
balance of a personal property mort.
gage from their grocer Of indefinite
amount, but. probably, in the neigh.
borhood Of $500. and $3.50 in the
Winthrop Branch Of the Ausdsta
Trust Co. At that time they trans.
ferred to this same stranger the
$4,000 in bonds to install steam heat
bath room. electric lights, and telA-
phone in their old home which he and
his newly-wedded wife was to occu.
py with them. AT the same time
according to this same stranger
story. by oran agreement they gave
him the privilege Of liquidating the
mortgage debt due from the grocer
by taking up the supplies nee sssary
for both families. and gave to him
their household goods.
The immediate transaction on Jan
Z, 1916. involved at least the trans
fer Of $500 worth Of property.
The consideration In the warranty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-18
BISHOP GIBSON FUNERAL
At HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
ObScquics Over Remains OF Virginia
Prclatc Will BE Held at
Noon Tomorrow.
Distinguished Richmond Clergyman
Is Survived by Two Sons. Both OF
Whom Arc Ministers, and Three
Daughters.

The funeral OF ri Rev Robert At
Einson Gibson, Bishop of Virginia. who
died early yesterday morning at his
home. 900 Floyd Avenue. viii h. held
tomorrow at noon from the Church Of
she Holy Triniiy. Bishop Gibson was
Sercnty-thrce years old He had been
confined to his home By illness since
last Thursday.
The distinguished clergyman was
born July S. 1886. n Petersburg: was
educated ut the Episcopal High School.
Mount Laurel Academy. IIampden. sgd
ney College and the Theological semi
Tary OF virginia: fought during the
War Between the States. and was or
dained deacon By Bishop White in
1870. Between the years 1872 AID 1878
he was assistant 10 the rector Of ST.
James Episcopal Church, of Richmond
and in charge of Moore Memorial
Chapel now the Church of the Holy
Trinity.
He was consecra.ed bishop coadjutor
by Bishops Waffle. PcterKin and Vim
cen: on November 3. 1897 After the
death OF Bishop Wh!t:ic. he became
Bishop of Virginia
Bishop Gibson is survived ny two
sons, Rev. Alexander stuart Gibson,
rector of The Episcopal Church at
Manassas. Va, and Rev Churchill
Jones Gibson. rector of r. T.. Lee Me
mortal Church at Lexington. Va, but
now serving overseas as a chaplain
and by three daughters, Miss Lucy
Gibson and Miss Mary Gibson. Of Rich
mond. and Mrs. Edmund Lee Wood
ward. OF The Plains. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-18
URGES GOVERNMENT AID
IN RURAL HEALTH WORK
Assistant Surgcon-GcncrnI Makes PIcn
Tor Federal Co-DpcrHtiDn with
state BOnrd,.

WASHINGTON Feb. i7.--Dr. L. l..
Lumsden assistant encouragement OF
the Public Health Service, appeared
today before the House Agriculture
Committee TO urge passage OF tho bill
providing for the cooperation of the
Federal government wish the states in
promoting improved health conditions
IN the rural districts.
me on carries an annual approDria-
ZION OF $4,000. 10 be divided equally
among the various States. and $3.50, 900
additional for che year ending June 80
next. to be divided on a population
OASIS. The latter appropriate Will
be increased S25o,0oO a year until II
continual appropriation of $1,000, 900
a year ia reached
Dr.. l.umsden said there were thou
SANDS OF deaths every year in the rural
districts from polluted water supplies
which could be prevented by an cx-
t:hSlVc educational campaign and
proper aid TO the State health boards
. DR.; w. :. Rankin. health officer OF
North Carolina, also urged adoption
OF the bin. saying State boards are
unable at present to cope unaidcu with
the situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-18
GERMAN WAR COST
OVER $4O,OOO,OOO,OOO
finance Minister Tells National Assembly at Weimar That
Nations War Finances Was "a Program Of Despera-
ton"-Country Needs Social Regeneration

Or. schiller emphasized the impera-
i've need OF economy and said the Ger
man people must look upon cXpendI-
lures in an entirely different manner
than formerly He said the govern
inent would need 10000. 900. 600 marks
during the current year to cover inter-
est payments alone. He SAID the gov
cTn'ncnt expected to raise 5000, 0O0.0 900
marks from the sale Of army stores.
This sum might have been greater if
the stores had not been pillaged by
the troops.
No one was in position 10 say
whether Germany would be able 10 ex-
tricate herself from the present nnan-
ciai situation. the Finance Minister
said, but 1t would depend In part on
the kind OF peace the allied powers
decided upon
Germany must be patient and wait.
The minister added that Germany.
needs social regeneration and declared
his intention to punish frauds against
the government more severely tina n
against individuals. He pleaded for a
new conception o! property which
should eliminate the individual or pu,
him in the background. making the
individual feel that ne was merely ad
ministerinS his property for the state
EXPESSES INCREASED
Bf BAD FINANCIAL MEASURES
Our expenditures have increased
not only because OF our needs, but be-
cause Of bad financial measures dur
ing the war" the minister said. con
the assumption OF short war consid-
erab!c sums were wasted in enriching
individuals improperly. In addition the
war program Of Field Marshal Won
II!ndenburg was dcplorablc from an
economic point of view. because of the
manner in which ne dissipatcd money.
AT the conclusion of the war unjustified
strikes resulted III an insane struggle
for higher wages, thus increasing the
expenses Of deInobil!zation."
War expenditures. the minister add
cd. had been covered by loans of which
only the interest was covered by taxa
ton. There was no question. Dr.. Schif-
fer said. Of annuliing the war loans or
Of seiHinS savings cash in banks
but the government would have to
levy taxes in Keeping with the ccono-
mic situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-18
DO NOT THINK SENATOR'S
WILL RESTRAIN THEMSELVES
Leaders, However, Desire to Comply
with Presidents Wish TO
League DIScuSslon.
ne Assnciated prcsal

" AsHINGT TON. Feb 11.-senate
leaders today knew OF no immediate
addresses planned on the proposed
constitution of the league OF nations.
but they reiterated their doubts
whether Senate debate could be re-
strained, IA requested b. Presiden I
Wilson, until after February IS, when
me members OF the Foreign Affairs
Committees of both houses are TO
dine with the President.
Will. bot, Republican and Demo
Cratic LEADERS and members of the
committees seemed willing TO comply
with the Presidents request. they
pointed out that discussion of the SUBJ
Jet could not be prevented IL some
Senator should insist upon speaking
An attack on the league plan. it was
suggested, was sure TO draw a reply
and precipitate debate.
There was much informal talk at
the Capitol about the situation. Cne
Democratic Senator who has spoken in
opposition 10 the league said he in
tended 70 speak again whenever he
regarded the time as .cpportunc.
senator Gore, of Oklahoma, said:
Apparently the nation except Cabi-
net officers and eX-Presiden,s. is 10
80 into state of catalepsy on the
question for at least ten days"