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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

given. By this arrangement all the
orders given on account of one person
or family are filed together. Orders re-
covering 1873 cases Of relief have been
given divided among G. families.
The rames Of all those who have
signed membership cards have been list
ed on index cards and placed in an al
card for noting payment Of dues and
extra gifts and one card for each men,
Der will be sufficient for eight years.
The official records Of the union.
therefore. today are as follows:
!. Minutes Of meetings Of the cor
poration.
.. Minutes Of meetings OF managers.
3. Card membership file.
4. Alphabetical file of families and
persons aided.
There is being prepared card file
Of families and persons aided to be al
phabetically arranged and contain the
same information as is given on the or
der slips When this card file is COM
plete the order slips will be arranged
un0ef the name OF the manager giving
the aid. in numerical order, and used to
check up reports at the monthly meet
ings of the managers.
The Augusta Chapter Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross has recently inaugurated
clearing house for all charitable agen-
cies in the city. Between that Office
and the Office Of the secretary Of this
union there has been and will be an ex-
change of such Information as will be
helpful in promoting efficiency in relief
administration.
Respectfully submitted,
MARION BRAINERD,
Secretary.
TREASURES REPORT
To the Members Of the Howard Benev.
olent Union:
Herewith a hand you statement for
the IL months ending Dec 3lst, 1919.
RECEIPTS.
Interest from trust funds. .........$ 1896. 81
Membership dues ................... 1890.
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81 .5ss.1s and also $a5 contributed for

s1.56s.16 and also $35 contributed for
special use.
You will observe that the income
from trust funds amounted to
$39e67. 19l members paid the due
Of 81 and two paid four years more
in advance. a total from dues of
s199. Sixteen members gave vary
ing amounts in addition TO their
dues, totaling $40. The Armitage
Club gave s.. Alden II. and Richard
A. Vose gave 500 in memory of
their mother, Carrie Alden Vose.
Mrs. Vose from 1891 to and including
1905, a period Of Is years, gave 800
each year. In 1906 her two sons
gave the same amount in her men,
DRY, and each year since for IA years
they have paid this tender. helpful
tribute to her memory in this city.
for so many years her home. Does
mt it warm your heart to know and
think about it? $50 was also given
for special uses. The difference was
made up by drawing $1,000 from
the $156S.16, in addition to the trust
fund referred to, turned over to the
corporation by the association. The
report Of the treasurer Classics the
expenditures. feel sure that the
use made of the funds meets with
your approval.
You will further observe by the
secretary's report that orders have
been given for 1913 cases Of relief by
the working managers of the
Board Of Managers and that 81 fam
lilies have been aided.
AS has already been said we drew
upon the Accommodations OF the past
to the extent of a little more than
$500. We still have Of those &C
foundations $1o48.96. If the next
two years are like our first one we
shall be brought to the level of the
annual income, which is roughly
speaking about $3.50.
1t is not the policy Of the union
to build up unexpended income. We
propose to use. 50 long as we have
them to use, funds to give needy
and meritorious relief. We are per-
fectly willing to let each years re-
sources relieve so far as they can the
calls of that year. Then the amount
of those resources will each year de-
pend upon the gifts of the year.
Now. my good friends. members
of this Union, the citizens OF this
community and all to whom the
work Of the Union appeals, 1t is for
you to say what the years resources
shall be. We hope you will steadily
maintain your membership and in
duce others to become members.
Membership means 500 each year.
But il as you take that dollar out
ii your pocket it occurs to you that
you would like to help your neigh
bors more than that amount and
that here are women who will take
your money and carry it for you to
the especial case you would be glad
particularly to help if you were ask
ed, then put some more dollars with
that membership due. And sometime.
be 1t sooner or late. you will be say
ing to yourself those words. Of
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HOWARD BENEVOLENT
UNION HOLDS ANNUAL
MEETING, ELECTS OFFICERS

The first annual meeting OF the
Howard Benevolent Union was held
yesterday afternoon at o'clock in
the Assembly room Of the Y. NJ.
G. A.
Reports were presented by the
president, secretary and treasurer, as
follows:
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Augusta, Me-, Jan. 20. 1920.
To the Members of the Howard Be-
nevolent Union: +
Ninety-one years and two days,
which days may be called days of
grace" after the organization of the
Female Benevolent Society on Octo-
Der 81, 1897, its successor in the trust
OF benevolence and charity in this
community, which had been main
tanned through all the intervening
years, was incorporated as the How
ard Benevolent Union. Incorpora-
ton had at times been discussed and
ito advantages recognized but it did
not advance beyond the discussion
stage. At meeting of the Union
held March 2, 1919 and largely at
tended the president and treasurer
were authorized and directed to take
the necessary steps to organize a cor
poration and i was formed Novem-
Der 2, 1918. It's fiscal year was made
the calendar year and the annual
meeting fixed for the third Tuesday
Of January. AS the organization was
so near January 1919 it was decided
to include in the first year Novem-
Der and December 1913 and to hold
the first annual meeting in January
1920. The meeting to organize was
adjourned in order that a letter set
ting forth the purposes and plans Of
the new corporation might be sent
to those who had in the past contrib
uted to the funds of the association
or who had shown an interest in the
work, or who, it was hoped, would
be interested. At an adjourned meet
ing, held on January 7, 1919. 165 who
had indicated a desire to become
members of the Union were elected
members. Today. therefore. we hold
our first annual meeting and make
report of the first year of our stew
ardship.
The governing board of the Fee
male Benevolent Society was called
4 Board Of Managers because Of his
torical sentiment we chose that name
for the governing board CT the corr
poration. After careful consideration
we decided to fix the number of the
board at niRe. The president is ex-
officio a member. The other eight
elected were Mrs. Charles +. Penney,
Mrs. Charles r. Penney. Mrs. Frank
G, Harrington, Mrs. Dennis Donovan.
Mrs. Thomas c. Ingraham. Miss Mel
lie r. Moore. Miss Marguerite Brooks
and Mrs. Charles o. Holway. Many
OF these you will recognize as vet
Grams in the work of the Union. and
all represent Augustus best woman
hood. In the beehive the workers
who make the honey are females. So
IL is in our hive. The president and
treasurer respectfully ask, however.
That they be not called "dTones."
some one of these eight women men,
bers OF the board have had the duty
Of examining into each case and or
dering the relief necessary. The work
has been faithfully and well done.
II was obviously necessary. in or
der to obtain speedy and full in
formation, to avoid duplication and
properly to assign any new cases
lint complete records Of the WORK
done. systematically arranged ana
quickly accessible, should oe KepI a.
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On Friday morning, Jan. 23.. at 9
o'clock, F. L. Hersey will commence
his big sale Of the Stevens & Bal
lard shoe stock. With the excep-
ton of the mems footwear every
thing will be on sale at the Stevens
& Ballard store, 226 Water street.
Because of limited space in the
Stevens e. Ballard store all the
mems footwear has been removed to
the Hersey store, where it will be
sold at similar reductions. Watch
for further particulars in the Jour-
nal tomorrow morning.-Adv.
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Mr.. OR MRS.
DY'SPEPT|C
Get rid Of Indigestion and
Stomach Worries with
"Pape's Diapepsin"


Really does' put weak, disordered
stomachs in order-"really does
overcome indigestion, dyspepsia, gas.
heartburn and sourness due to acid
fermentation that - just that
makes Pape's Diapepsin the largest
ceiling stomach antacid and regulator
in the world. II what you eat fer
ments and turns sour, you belch gas
and eructate undigested food or
water: head is dizzy and aches:
breath foul: tongue coated, remem-
Der the moment "Pape's Diapepsin'
comes in contact with the stomach
all such distress vanishes. It's truly
astonishing-almost marvellous. and
the joy is it's harmlessness. A box of
Pape:s Diapepsin tablets costs so lit
tie at drug stores too.-Adv.
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to our treasurer. r. e. Goodwin.
He has taken the deepest interest In
the work Of the union, is ever ready
to give it his attention, keeps full
and systematic accounts. having de-
vised some very complete forms for
this purpose, and promptly pays
the bills turned over to him. At
every melting OF the board he has
presented a summary and condensed
statement of our exact financial
condition. This has been most help
full and has saved time.
At the meetings of the board each
member makes 4 report Of what she
has done and the various cases are
talked over so that all may become
familiar with them.
Now as to our resources. The
treasurer report has full details
but I will call your attention to
some particulars.
The funds held in trust by the
corporation and under the charge Of
Leslie c. Cornish. Samuel c. Man
ley and Percy v. Hill. trustees Of the
corporation are these
Hannah 3. Caldwell fund. -. $1,000
Ellen NJ. Buckminster fund.-. 1000
Tamsen knight-Green God
fund Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Ann NJ. Williams fund. ........ 1000
Helen S. Robinson fund, 900
Thomas ]. Lynch fund......... 100
Howard Benevolent Society
Memorial fund ............... 1000
Total $500
Mrs. Fl. j. Dillingham;, treasurer
Of the Howard Benevolent Society,
on November Il. 1876 turned over to
her successor, Hannah B. Fuller,
bank book upon which was de-
posted $685.. There were a few
withdrawals and amounts were add
ed from time to time. From 1887 on
there was no change in the account
except additions Of interest. On
November II, 1900 it amounted to
$11SS.20 and was transferred from
the name OF Hannah E. Fuller.
treasurer Howard Benevolent So
ciety into the name of Hannah B.
Fuller. treasurer Howard Beneyo-
lent union. Dividends continued to
be added to it and on March 3. 1918
the deposit amounted to serbia. At
the meeting held on that date the
president recommended to the asso-
citation that $1,000 Of this deposit.
the original of which was made by
the Howard Benevolent society. be
made trust as memorial to the
Howard Benevolent society. the in
come only to be used thereafter.
This recommendation was adopted.
On November ., 1918 the associa-
ton had in addition to this $1,000.
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Two Big Musical Attractions Coming
Seat Sale For Both Begins
Friday Evening-Unusually
Large Demand Predicted.

AoA SC OSai0uO IIeQlCteQs
Augusta is to be favored In the
near future with two unusual musical
attractions, one Of them unquestion-
ably being the biggest concert event
Central Maine has known in years.
Both will be given in City hall and
are two Of the leaders Of this sea-
sons Augusta Entertainment Course.
The reserved seal sale for both be-
gins next Friday evening at City hall,
Augusta; Quinn's Drug Store, Halo
well ana Shorey's Pharmacy. Gardi-
ner. Ths Augusta sale win be
transferred Saturday morning to
Fletcher's Drug Store.
The two stellar attractions are the
Harpvocal Ensemble coming Janu-
airy 9th and the joint concert, Feb
ruary 18th, Of tho famous Chicago
Opera song-bird. Nina MorEana and
Raymond Havens, America's phe-
nomenal pianist
The Harpvocal Ensemble 10 one Of
the musical successes Of the season.
Seldom has such an unusual Offering
been made to music lovers. Three
grand concert harps valued at
$4,000 played by three lady solo,
lists. including the famous Nellie
thinner: superb violinist.
splendid pianist. a glorious soprano
and an unusual lyric tenor comprise
the company. Il u . mueical offer
ing deluxe.
1t will be their only joint appear
ance In. New England this season
when Nina Morgana, the famous
coioratura soprano and Raymond
Ravens the renowned pianist appear
in Augusta. Morgana is without
doubt one Of the most popular sing
ers ever heard in Maine. She is
meeting with phenomenal success in
leading prima. donna roles with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of James
Fitzgerald Post, No. 2. American Le-
gion, will meet Thursday evening at
7.30 in the Aldermen's room, City
hall. It is urged that all members
be present and that those who are
eligible to membership who have net
already Joined will attend. Mothssu.
wives. sisters and daughters Of e.
service men may become members Of
this organization, and every woman
who had relatives in the service
should join.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

One Of the trains that went through
the city Monday afternoon, west-boun0,
might easily have been called a hon
eymoon train" because, judging from
the piles of rice, confetti and such.
three couples had recently been united
and were speeding away on their we'd
ding tour. The porters in the -parior
cars, it is understood, like newly weds.
but they do not like the rice and other
telltale marks of the recently welded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

The friends of Miss Bernice e.
Bates will be glad to know that she
is on the road to recovery after be-
ing confined to her home with scar
let fever for the past. three weeks
and is now able to sit up for = short
time each day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

The regular meetings Of the sew
eral Scottish Rites bodies of the
Valley Of Augusta will be held at
Masonic Temple. Included in the
business will be balloting upon and
reception Of petitions. Rituals will
be given out and any other business
Of importance cared for preliminary
to the work to be done a little later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

Mrs. L. W. Hyde Of State street left
Monday morning for Maiden. Mass, be-
Ing called there by the illness Of Mr.
Hyde's father. She will pass several
weeks there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

Stanley Chernowsky was q business
caller In Waterville Tuesday for the
day. He was accompanied by his
brother-in-law. Mark Cohen of Rox-
bury. Mass, who has been here a few
days visiting relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

Miss Elizabeth Balentine of the Gen.
trail Maine Power Co. left Tuesday
morning on 4 few days visit to Boston
and vicinity.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle
will meet on Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. X. L. Mckay, 81 Eastern
avenue. a..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

Mrs. Rosianna Odiorne and her plan
list, Professor Vermette. left Tuesday
morning for Bangor after short stay
In the city. .~f a
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The severe weather Saturday had
little effect on few hardy fisher
men who braved the elements in
search Of pickerel at Lake Cobbos-
seecontee. Tor It Ia reported that there
were 81 fishing holes on the Outlet
basin, the ice was 20 inches thick,
and three pickersl were caught.
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NINA MoRGANA
Famous Chicago Opera Sonsbird to
b Heard Here in' Joint cenesrt
with The Renowned Pianist, Ray
mond Havsns.
Chicago Opera Company and recent
ly achieved added fame by a coast to
coast tour with Caruso during which
she sang to over one hundred thou
sand people and shared equal honors
with the worlds greatest singer. She
will bring her two accompanies,
pianist and dutist.
Raymond Ravens is probably the
finest pianist. Augusta has ever
heard. At a recital given in Boston
last week he drew the largest and
most enthusiastic audience any plan
list has had in that city this season.
His work is said to be phenomenal.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21

ReSpGCIluiIy SuGmNtcC,
RICHARD E. GOODWIT.
Treasurer
Examined and found correct.
THOMAS c. IEGRAHAM,
Auditor.
Augusta, Me-, Jan. IA. 1920.
These officers were elected:
Trustees-Leslie c. Cornish. Samuel
c. Marley Percy V. Hill: members
of the Board Of Managers for a
term of three years-Mrs. Charles +.
Penney, Mrs. Dennie Donovan, Nor
man L. Bassett; secretarX-Miss
Marion Brainerd; treasurer-Rich-
ard Z. Goodwin: auditor-Thomas
c. ,Ingraham. Twenty-six. who had
signed applications for membership
since the last corporation meeting,
were elected members.
The meeting was adjourned to the
first Tuesday in February. the End.
at the Augusta Savings Bank. when
it is expected other members will be
elected.
The Board Of Managers met at the
close of the meeting and elected
Norman L. Bassett. president and
Mrs. Charles T. Penney, vice presi-
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
SECRETARY1S REPORT

Augusta, Me-, Jan. %, 1920.
To the Members Of the Howard Be-
nevolent Union:
The following report covers the period
beginning November 2, 1918, and ending
December 81. 1919.
Immediately following the first meet
ing for organization on Nov. 2. 1913, a
letter was prepared and mailed to each
person who in former years had con-
tributed to the funds Of the union, to
all those who had at any time mani
Tested an interest in the work, and to
all others who might become interested.
This letter set forth the hopes and pur-
poses of our organization and made a
direct appeal for memberships and
gifts. There was an immediate re-
Spouse of 176 who wished to become
members. and during the winter IL 9TH
ers expressed a similar wish SO that
there are now on our rolls the names
Of 1871 persons who have signed member
ship cards and paid a dollar or more
towards the support of the union. OF
these, however. only 165 have been for
maliy elected members, there having
been no corporation meeting since Jan.
:, :, 1919. It would seem proper. there
fore, that the remaining Is should be
elected at this annual meeting. -Four
members have died during the year.
Mrs William H. Gannett. Mrs. p. O.
vickery. Mrs. H. n. Whitman and Wal
ter II. Davis.
The managers have held meetings on
Nov. ., 1913, Dec. &. 1918. Jan. z, 1919.
Immediately following the corporation
meetingv on those dates. and on the
first Tuesdays Of February. March.
April. May, November and December.
1919.
The records Of all meetings are kept
in typewriter form in q loose leaf rec
ord book and may be examined at any
time.
The duplicate order slips sent in by
the managers to the secretary are ar
ranged Alphabetically by the name of
the person or family to whom aid Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
HOW to Battle Face
70 Remove Wrinkles

IN ~nc' lis remarkable astrtngent and
49, t'operties became known. clever
,.," All over the country have been
ia h. saxolite face hath, to tone
t,.,. cor faces, remove wrinkles and
,c-, -" 'ahby cheeks and neck back to
H. H. 'HncIiatcly feels much fiimer.
a.e. .$lH ''ghtens evenly Ill over the
H. .pniia reducing lines and saggineSs.
.r g'nu'a is; Powdered saXolite, one
IA, N Ingredients are Of course per-
Adv. ""e '''e'' az any oFus seoEe'
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DAILYKENNEBEC JOURNAL

Cards Of THAMES. obituary notices, res.
buttons OF re;pect,> ETC.. will be
charged at the rate Of ten cente per
lima. No charge less than Is cents.
81 cribtrs who f~ii to re.eive the
Journal promptly val confer q favcc
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-21
Gifts for general use. .............. zS.W'
Gifts for special use ,.,. COCO
Total receipts for IS months.....$ 1885,
Transferred from income account $3.50

PAYMENTS.
For charity, clothing ..............$ 30i.3a
Booth and shoes .........x..... 2S.5}
Fuel ..,,...,..,.,..,,.,. 3513)
Food Observation-Disclosures. aS5.i3
Medical Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Stove. etc. ................. 800
Special gifts .................... 53.56
For receipts and order books, cir
culars. printing and postage..... S0.T
For salary of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000
Total payments for 10 months. .$l4c2S
TRUST FUND ACCOUNT.
Dec l. 1918, balance. ................f $4,000.
May IL. 1919. received from Est.
of Helen S. Robinson. ............ 5000
Balance Dec. 81. 1919 .......... :. $4,000
INCOME ACCOUNT.
Dec. 1. 1918, balance ...............$15SS.i6
Receipts, as S.pove ................. 1885,
s245lS3
Payments, as aboye................ 14e2-S1
Balance Dec 81, 1919 ..........,.. 3lC4SS6
Respectfully submitted.
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ss!lSsURAIfD
MAGNE:SlA
For Acid Stomach

... Ear 'urn, Belching, Sour Acid storm
s,,9n etc. take teaspoonfui Of Bis
s.(e4 Maenesia in half glass OF hot
49, alter eating. Is safe, pleasant
, ,,, harmless to use and gives almost
liant relief. II neutralizes stomach
lily ~ Ivy and sweetens the food contents
~, Gat digestion is easy and painless.
10 D. druggists everywhere.-Adv.
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which none of us need to be afraid,
my last will and testament" and
among the excellent provisions you
will make for those who are dear to
you and for the causes in which
you are Interested. tuck in these
golden words
Il give and bequeath to the How
ard Benevolent Union of Augusta.
Maine. -- dollars. in trust to es-
tablish fund to be called the -
Memorial Fund. the income only
thereof to be used for such purposes
Of the corporation as it may from
time to time determine"
Each year then your help will con-
tinue constant and steadfast. The
Union will grow in strength and
usefulness and when that president
hereafter shall begin his report
"Ninety-one years ago on November
2, 1918 this corporation was organ
lied" his record of the year will be
we'll worth our coming back, to hear.
Respectfully submitted,
NORMAN L. BASSETT,
President.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-17

new soil must be provided and it may
be necessary to pillow the grounds and
remove at least portion of the buried
stone.
Auditor Knapp asks that the state
executive council be given a fund of
$4,000 for work during the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1922, with an
additional fund of $4,000 for 1923.
This money covers expenses of work
on lawns, as well as water.
For State Heating Plant.
An appropriation of $4,000 is
asked for the state heating plant for
the next fiscal year. with an additional
item of $4,000 for the year ending
June 80, 1928. This money is for
betterrnents in the heating plant and
does not include upkeep and labor.
Janitor forces at the state house
will be increased from fifteen to
eighteen under the budget. A total
appropriation of $254,900 is asked for
use of the council during the next BIZ
Sennurn. An appropriation of 1854. so
was made for the biennum now end
ing This included an expenditure of
100000 for state house repairs
which will be largely completed be-
fore the legislature convenes in jan