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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-09-02

Miss BERTHE Patterson has gone Il
Battle Creek. Mich, where she will
enter training in the Battle Greek
sanatorium to become a dietition, ant
expects to be absent from the city fol
an extended period.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-09-02

Mrs. Roger Collins and little niece
Florence Collins. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. III. Collins, returned home yes
terday morning from Lake Butler
where they visited as the guestf Of
Mrs Collins relatives
Mrs. Collins relatives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-09-02

Miss Josie Palmes, United States
army nurse, arrived in Pensacola yes
terday afternoon to spend a few
months leave with her mother, Mrs
NJ r. Palmes, and other relatives.
Miss Palmes has been on duty al
Fort Oglethorpe since her recent re-
turn to the United States from service
overseas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-09-02

Harry. Thomas and Charles Bing-
ham, sons of Mr.. and Mrs. F. f. Bing-
ham. are reported as doing well after
having undergone slight operations
at the Pensacola hospital yesterday
morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-09-02

Mr.. Joseph Oppenheimer leaves
September IL on combined business
and pleasure trip visiting in Mont
gomery. Atlanta and points in the
east.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs Guy E. waste, Miss
Doris Marler, Miss Susie Hardin.
Miss Stella Bray, of Birmingham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

dence in finding a special verdict Of
performance:
Held:
Cd That the plaintiff was entitled
TO show a reduction Of dkmages on
account of the breach Of contract, If
there was one under the pleadtnGs as
they were formulated for the trial
(2) That the verdict of the jury
was based upon an alleged modihca-
ton Of the special contract
go That the burden of proving a
modification was on the plaintiff.
t41 That the jury was not iusti-
fed under the law and evidence in
heir verdict that the conlrac, was
performed
go That the verdic. should be set
aside
go That the question Of damages
was thereby left open.
% That the instructions upon the
mode Of procedure involving the
measure % damages was erroneous.
Exceptions sustained.
Received May 4th. 1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

Yes. everything is ready for the It'll
annual May Festival At City hall. All
gusta. this afternoon from to 6. The
little play Mother Goose's Goslinss''
. too cute ana charming TO be missed
by anyone. Those taking part are as
follows:
Mother Goose. Mrs. Norman Bassett
oio Mother Hubbard. Eiinor Wilson
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.
Marguerite Chase
Little Boy Blue. Charles Thorne
Little Hiss MUffett, Elizabeth Phalen
Tom Tom, the Piper's Son.
Horton FTynt
Wee Willie Winkie, Elizabeth Thorne
Z ocsle Podgle. Norman Partridge
Rock-a- Bye Baby, Janet Nelson
Contrary Mary, Edith Nelson
Little Red Riding Hood,
Virginia Wilcox
Little Bo-Peep, Janet Chase
Jack Rooey. Ixeadherter
and
Jill Louise. Tracy
Jack 9orner, JARVIS Woodward
Humpty Dumpty, Burton Cleaves
Besides the play there will be dainty
Maypole dance by SIX young couples:
Miss Josephine PattRngaIl viii give
local solo. Then there VIII DC all sorts
Of special attractions for the children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

part. for an amount Of Ar logs 70 be
cut during the winters 1914. 1915.
1916. 1917. Said Boyd & Harvey
Company and Blaine 3. v;les agree
20 sell 20 the kennebec Lumber Coz
pany, about four million $4,000. oo0)
feet TO be cut during the winter OF
914-I5. about FIVE million 5000. oH0>
feet to be cut during the winter Of
1915 1916. and about FIVE million g.
900. 900, feet 20 be cut during the win
ter of 1865 The plaintiffs ac-
ton is not based upon this contract.
His declaration does rot mention il.
IN his action he relied solely upon
recovering for the quantity Of logs
proved to have been actually deliv-
cred.
The plaintiff offered the contract
The defense then proceeded upon the
theory that. while the plaintiff may
have delivered the quantity Of logs
alleged. he did so by virtue Of q con-
tract with the defendant. by which
he agreed TO deliver a much Larger
quantity than was actually furnished
and that in consequence of such
shortage of delivery the plaintiff was
guilty of a breach of his contract
and the defendant was thereby sub
jec,ed 10 damages.
as this case finally shaped Up, but
two issues are before this cour- u
Was the defendant under its plea
entitled TO show i breach Of contract
and claim i reduction of the plain
-irs verdict by reason Of damage. f
any, it might have sustained on ac-
count Of the breach % Was the
jury justified under the law and evi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

were IN WateFriIle on business
THURSDAY.
Alvin Jacquith was a visitor in
Fairfield THURSDAY.
Mrs. William Eastman was a Wis
itor in Waterv1Ile Thursday
NORTE-George Wiiber of the 18th
Division arrived at Camp Devens
from overseas On Monday, where he
was discharged. and reached home
Friday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Rodney HUI have
returned from Bridgeport. Conn.
where they have been living for the
past i've years. They intend 10 make
their home here, on their farm. IN
the future.
Roy Hodgdon was in Fairfield on
business Wednesday.
Phil Dixon and daughter Philldora
passed the day at Ellis Libby's re-
Gently.
Rodney HUFF returned from Camp
Devens Thursday. where he had been
On business
Phil Dixon mas exchanged his
truck for Ave passenger touring
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
WINDSOR CASE IN
MUNICIPAL COURT

john 0ougie Fined for Inducing a
Boy to Leave Home Where He
Had Been Piaeed-case Is Ap.
peaisd and Bond Of $zoo Furnished
for September Term Of Superior
Court
John q. DorEie Of Windsor was Se-
fore the municipal court FRIDAY at
te,noon TO answer TO warrant
sworn out against him by Fred T.
Sproul. also Of Windsor. and charg-
ing him with the violation Of
Chapter is Of the Revised Statutes.
County Attorney Walter NJ. San
born represented the State and Bur
leigh Martin represented the re-
spondent, who. by his advice enter
ed a plea OF not guilty.
The subject Of the legal action was
4 I4-year-oid boy named Otis Lunt.
for whom ". c. Hawes Of the Maine
Childrens Home Society had some
time ago found a home in the fam
ily Of Mr.. Sproul at Windsor. and
who was apparently satisfied so far
rs could he learned, with his new
home He had the advantages Of
school. Jared as did the other MEM
bers Of the family, and for his part
of the days work assisted in doing
the chores about the farm
The cause Of the case in court
Friday afternoon was that On last
Wednesday morning young Lunt
took his dinner box and left the
Sproui home. ostensibIy to to 90 to
school. but did not go and later in
the day showed up N Augusta and
sought out Mr.. Halves. The cause Of
the boys leaving the Sproul home
was by the complainant laid at Mr..
Dougies door. and at the hesring
Friday afternoon several witnesses
for the prosecution were heard. one
If the principal ones being the boy
Lunt himself. he admitting that the
respondent had for some time past
been endea~oring TO get him TO
leave the SprouI home. At the con-
clusion Of the hearing the court
found the respondent guilty and I'M
posed sentence Of $50 fine or I'd
Days in jail. from which an appeal
was taken and a bond furnished IN
the sum Of $500 for appearance at
the September term Of the superior
court. The boy will so back to the
Sproui family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
WINSL0W
n2,-.d1t

The senior class 81 the nigh school
are rehearsinc dram entitled.
Much Ado About Betty which will
be presented III few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Low and FINN
ly are moving from the Cornish
house OF Lthgow street 20 their
fam at China.
AEgus,us Howe. Edward smith
and Ir-ing Meserve arrived n Town
Thursdav afternoon and will ne IN
ployed here awhile n the interest Of
tho Elias Hersey Roofing Co. Of
Portland
our,- Mass. - 4 guest for 10 days
Of her daughter. Mrs. Fred Nasun.
Benton avenue.
Arthur s. Hoxie Of Waterriile has
purchased the John Hogan resi-
dence m the Cushman road.
Mrs. J. B. Smith has recentEv en-
ter.ained her nn,har, Mrs. r Il.
F7ersorn. and sister. Miss Helen Her
som Of Oakland.
Sunday services IT The East Wins
low Baptist church: Sunday school
II 80 P N; preaching al 20 by
The pas.ur. Rev. W. r Brown Of
China.
Services at the Congregational
church: Rev. o. Z. Barnard. pastor.
Morning service al 1880 4. M. fol-
lowed ny communion service. sun
dav school IT liz A. N. Christian
Endeavor meeting at p NJ. The
TONIC IS Our Relation 70 Cod Matt.
Xxx 2e-2s II is conservation meeting.
The leader is Miss Mildred Smiley.
The Junior Christian Endeavor
meeting will ne held at the parson-
age Sunday afternoon from to 1
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
FIRE DESTROYS
SET FARM BUILDINGS
CONTENTS SAVED

About o'clock Thursday morning
fire was discovered in the ell of the
firm buildings OF Albert Cain situ-
ated about one half mile from the
village on the State road 1t was
one Of the finest farm buildings in
town. The house. ell. shed and hen
house were entirely consumed, but
nearly all the contents We're saved
by prompt assistance Of friends and
The barn situated little
distance from the house anu It's
contents were saved. Mr.. Cain was
not feeling vel, through the night
and had Just retired when he heard
sounding like an explo-
sion. Mr.. and Mrs. Cain hastily
dressed. finding ne ell n flames.
Much sympathy IS expressed Ior
Mr.. and Mrs. Cain n the loss Of their
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
SOLDIER BOYS

Lewiston SUNLIGHT. Edward :.
Shaw. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Silas A
Shaw of Perkins Ridge. Auburn, has
been again honored by Uncle Sam n
return for the service he is render
.n- 70 the country he being commits
stoned captain. He has been for
several weeks. stationed at San
Domingo. D. P. where ne expects 70
serve about two years longer. Mrs.
Shaw IS with him and they write
that they are enjoying the new sur
ruundings very much.
Lubec Heraid-AIthough rumors
have been circulated that reflected
on the spirit and courage of Captain
Milford S. Alexander of Eastport.
VINO went 70 France with Co. I. the
reports coming from official sources
snow that. on The contrary. his ca
reer anu conduct throughout his stay
in France has been not only thai
Of an officer and 4 gentleman. but
that he was removed from his CON-
pany against ms wishes ana put n
q position regarded as needing an
efficient man. His military abiii-
~ caused MN TO be placed over
work If The utmost value 10 the
American and French armies. IN
this place re had no opportunity
10 win the nonors offered by the
command of a company that ad-
vanced from Nivray % Alsace-Lor-
-aire. lighting constantly and well.
Members Of Company 7 regretted ms
transfer. nut all state Capt. Alex
ander Iau not scratcn on his
record from start 10 finish. Il Is 40
more Than right that the facts
should ne gwen. although not nucn
c-edencA was given 20 the rumors n
this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
NORRIDCEWoCk

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Berry of
Embdel were guests Of M. and
Mrs. ". 9. Young. Sunday.
Mrs. Milford Tgbbetts and brother
Lewis McIntire are in Boston for =
few days.
Miss Ina Soule Of Lowell Mass. Is
visiting her aunt MrA Thomas
Smith.
days with relatives in Concord.
Mrs. Charles Whippie has re-
turned from Madison where she
passed several days with her dauSh-
ter. Mrs. Leon Lambert.
z. z. Barker has moved his fam
lily 10 Waterville- Mr.. ana Mrs.
Barker have resided in town for
many years and have many friends
here who win be sorTy TO hear of
thar departure.
The household goods Of Emery
Soule Of Lowell. MasA. have arrived
and NJ. Souie and famiiy aEe ex-
pected soun to make their homo ON
the farm formerly oWnoa by Mr..
Sullivan Otts.
Ervine PaY-fine Of New Shas1a.
was in town on business. Wedne1dAy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen owens aaa spn
Austin weso business cA0osS In
HssWhsonn. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
CLINTON

Mr., ard Mrs F. l. Besse were in
Albion on Thursday 20 attend the
funeral of Mr.. Bosses nephew. Bion
T;ask.
Mrs. Emma Barney Of Cor;nna IS
visiting hec sister, MRS. Jennie
Nakely. She mas recently returned
from Boston. accompanied ny her
son, Ernest Barney. who was a mem
Der Of the 18th Division.
The May sale and supper at the
Brown Memorial NJ z church.
winch was held Thursday afternoon
and evening, WIS a great success.
netting the Ladies AID $685.. Much
credit IS due the committee VINO
worked most faithfully. Those who
entertained were Mrs. Caddie Cole.
Lottie Dodge Wakeiy, Ella r. Bren-
mer. Mrs. Nellie Luce Cain and Mrs.
Cora Knight: they We're assisted by
Georgia Billings. Bertha Whitney
Marion Wiley. Helen Billings. Fran
ces Crockett ana Ruth Campbell
who acted as walters. Mrs. Eva Wood
and Mrs Ola Splnney had charge of
the booth where Maybaskets, candy
ana fancy articles were sold. There
50 was a business meeting Of the
Ladies AID during ne afternoon,
Mrs E. f McKenney was visitor
IN Fairfield Thursday.
r. H. Church was a business caller
in Waterville Thursday.
Mrs Bruce Cowperwaith from
Birch Harbor is visiting Rev. and
Mrs. Worcester for a few days.
Rev. Mr.. Bromley and two children
are visitors at Rev. r. c. Worcesfer's.
Corp. and Mrs. 3. r. Steele of
Boston arrived IN town Friday to
visit Mrs. Steele's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Merrill. Corp Steele has
been in service tv~G years. being
overseas for one year. He reached
Camp DevenE April Is and was dis
charged on May l. He IS a native of
Castine. where they will visit before
returning to Boston.
Sergt. Albert Osborn Of the s6th
Division arrived home from Boston
Wednesday, stopping in Watervilie
Tuesday to visit friends.
NrA 4. Bea1 and daughter Mamie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
ELECT OFFICERS
Augusta Hotel CO. at
Annual Meeting
Hon. c. S. Hiehborn aefires As Pres.
ident After Long ana Valued Serv-
ic-As Efforts to Enlarge Augusta
House Means Of Keeping State
House in Aususta-Resoiutio Of
Appreciation Acopted-6urnhem r.
Purinton Elected President

A, The annual directors and stock
holders meeting Of the Augusta 10
tel Co. held al the Augusta House
FRIDAY afternoon. Hon. Charles 5.
Eichborr rendered his resignation as
president Of the corporation. Burn
ham T, Pur;ntou being elected II ms
stead. The pressure of other busi-
ness cares and responsibilities rem
dered this action necessary On the
part Of The retiring president. whose
connection with this fine hosiery
dates from the time Of its enlarge
rnent ana renovation as a necessary
condition Of keeping the Stale House
IN Augusta-an historic contest IN
which Mr.. Hichbol1, with character
istic vigor and public spirit. took a
leading and Indispensable part.
The citizens Of Augusta Will not
forget these things and will fully en-
dorse the personal tributes pad Mr.
Hictborn At The meeting. supple
nented IN j more formal way BY the
unanimous adoption Of the follow
inE resolution:
Resolved. that N regretfuIly &C
cepting he resignation Of Hon.
Charles s. Hichbora as president Of
This corporation. the stockholders de-
sire 70 place on record their appre-
citation Of mis- public spirit and en-
re'prlse 70 winch the new Augusta
House SO largely owes is existence:
ana Of his constant and unseifsh
service n the position which The
burden # other business cares anu
responsibilities compels him TO re-
lirGulsh.
The present board Of directors was
reelected and =. :. Andrews was
chosen clerk ana Walter ). Wvmau
treasurer, of the CORPORATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
~" FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN
Of Victory Loan Overwhelming Of
State Committee at Portland

The big state wide r N & A.
Financial CanpaIEn which took
place in Maine April To "A. came 10
a close without ralsln. the full
amount Of 500. o0o The campaign
was stopped IT the end IF the sched-
uled time as those n charge did not
wish to interfere N any way with
the Victory loan drive
F-ank 3. Condor, secretary # the
augusta Y ii. {. A. was IN Port
land Iast tuesday @ a,ttend i meet
ing II the State committee uf the
J II. G. A. Ct which i was decided
70 continue the campaign after the
Victory loan drive was OVER and Sc
cure the full amount desired. From
present Indications y IS evident that
every cent Of the amount VIII be
pledged ana that The Work rs planned
VIII so forward this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
HOP, SKIP AND AWAY WE 60
TO THE May FESTIVAL SHOW
All of Mother Gooses Darlngs VIII Be eth Annual May
Festival Saturday Afternoon from P M-Come One
Come All, Young and Old and All Be Young-Los Of Fun
and Lots to Eat for Every NJ an and Maid

such as fish ponds. grab trees. etc, ana
10 bring the festival TO d happy on s.
a general dance for old folks. miodle-
aged folks. young folks and every KIND
OF folks. with music oy a six-plece or
chesira. And lest anyone should suffer
the awful gnawIng panEs Of hunger. ev-
erything n the refreshnent line has
been provided from popcorn TO ice
cream. For the Sunday laruer a special
food table Will be on the grounds with
stacks Of homemade doughnuts, BRAN
Lies. Lurnovers. cakes-reaIly we'd get
writer's cramp If we attempted 70 ftn-
lsh out this list.
LET'S GO.
Today we'll a-tr,pping 60
To Mother Goose < GosiinEs snow;
Then round the Maypoie watch them
wind
The brigh1-hued ribbons. close en-
twined.
Wen fish the ish pond dry. and see
What's on the jolly Christmas tree.
On hpneyed candies we VIII MUNICH.
Sweet popcorn balls and suckers crunch.
And dance and laugh the time away
At this gay Festival Of May.
And when Il s over how We Il nate
For next Years festival 70 wait
Come one. come all. anu don't delay;
Todays the Festival Of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
Music Recital at Kent's Hill

kent's Hill. May c.-The pupils If
the Hent's Hill Seminary Conserva-
tory Of Music presented d delightful
program II violin and piano num-
hers At heir spring term recital
Thursday might. The strength Of
this department Of the school was
displayed 10 excellent advantage by
the young performers. Zach pupil
did lis or her part we'll and reflected
credit On their ceachers. Miss Sarah
BaSley directed The program ana 10
this capable teacher ana her CO.
workers. Miss Allen and Mrs. Morse.
must bc given the credit for the
finished program rendered.
The visitors were impressed with
the rare talents of Miss Ellie Lyford
who played a difficult technical study
with marvellous skill. She is already
giving great promise of artistic
ability and will no DOUBT make music
her life work Miss Marion Foss.
n!aylng Schubert's Sonata n g"
also attracted considerable atten-
ton by her skillful manipulation of
the KEYS ana her beautiful tone pro-
duc.ion. The vielin duo ny Messrs.
Reynolds and Niehols was d very
pleasing number
The closing number by member
Of the genera; class was 4 stirring
march entitled. The Old Guard" and
very appropriate for post war lines.
The general class IS Iooked upon as
the feeder for the music conserc1-
tory for 4 is here that the -,ldi-
ments If music are studied. This
number was performed by chorus
If twenty voices under the leader
ship of Miss Bag!ey This entire
performance showed the value Of this
auxiliary of the school in helping 10
develop the latent talent Of the boys
and girls
The program:
Recital by pupils Of the Conser-a-
tory al Music, April 30. 1919. Kent's
Hill. Me-
Piano trio. Invitation a IA Danse
Webber; Ruth MacDouEal. Margaret
Fogs. Lillian Brann: Hungarian
Rhapsody, Rolling, Rachel Turner:
Piano solo, Idilio. Lack. Cycely Kirk
patrick: Piano solo. Forest Nynph
Hamer. Elizabeth Dow; Violin solo,
Caratina. Raft. Wellington =. Rey-
uoIds: Piano solo, Mazurka. Saint
Saens. Amy Bean: Piano solo. Ia,
Lullaby. Dennee: Oh Flying Leaves.
Rolling. Helen Taylor: Piano solo.
spin. Spin. Rossi. Margaret Fogy.
Inte,1nission. Piano solo. P-aelud-
ium and Toccata. Lachner Ellie
Lyford. Piano solo. Sonata in c.
Schubert, Marian Foss: Violin Duo.
Serenade. Liebe. Lee Nichols and
Wellington Reynolds; Piano solo.
Polish Dance. Scharwenka. Ruth
MacDougal: Piano solo. "Vene1ien-
me-" GODDARD. Maud LETTERS: chorus.
The Old Guard" Rodney Vezie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
EMPLOYMENT SUM-
DAY IN OUR CHURCHES

Mayor Burieigh Martin Friday il
sued a proclamation endorsing next
Sunday as Employment Sunday un-
der the direction Of the United States
Employment Service and suggesting
that the ministers in the various
churches will mention the matter
7 hope that every minister viii
lay stress on the fact that each COM
nunity must recognize its obligation
10 make sure that every returned
soldier is provided with appropriate
employment" said Mayor Martin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

The May meeting Of the Mission
airy Society Of the South Parish
Congregational church will be held
at 80 Monday afternoon, May 5.
with Mrs II. G. Barker. 3 Stone
street. The hostesses will be Mrs. F.
G. Harrington. Mrs C. E. Smith,
Mrs. e L. Gedney and Mrs. Barker.