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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
BREEDING OATS FOR
INCREASED PRODUCTION

Orono, Me-, Nov. 8.-The following
was issued this afternoon from the
Office of Charles D. Woods, director
Of the Maine Agricultural Expert
ment station at the University of
Maine:
Previous to 1910 it was almost uni
versally assumed that small fiuctu-
ating variations were, to some extent
at least, Inherited. It was further
believed that such variations were
cumulative in effect and that sub
stantial progressin breeding in de-
sired direction could be made by
selecting. in successive generations
those individuals showing the given
character In the most pronounced
fashion
In 1908 Johannsen announced that
in self-fertilfzed plants there was nc
effect of selection within a pure
line" He defined pure line" az
the offspring Of a single, sef-fertil-
lied, homozygotic individual. In such
a line all Of the individuals would
possess exactly the same germinaI
constitution. Hence except for the
fluctuations caused by external con-
ditions every individual would be
like every other individual. Johann
sen supported his theory by a large
amount Of experimental evidence
from beans. .st.+
Experimental evidence shows that
there are two sharply defined classes
Of variation. The one called fiuctu-
ating or continuous variation Ia due
entirely to differences in the environ
mental influences. These variations,
caused by external conditions, are
not transmitted. in any degree. from
one generation to the next. The
second class called tiiscontfnuous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

J. L. Merrick and daughter lMaude
of Waterville. were calling on friends
in town last Wednesday.
w. B. knight has taken a rent in
Unity village and moved there with
his family for the winter.
Mrs. Warren and grandson, Earl
Triton, have moved into the house
owned by Bert Clifford al West Troy.
Dewey Mitchell of Boston passed a
few days Of last week with his pa
rents here.
Services Sunday will be at the
Barker schoolhouse in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
Norway Grange

Norway Grange held a large and in
teresting meeting Wednesday evening.
when about 20 from the Auburn grange
exemplified the work. On their arrival
a fine supper was served to nearly
200, this being the Harvest feast for
the candidates. After supper the work
was taken up. the visitors comforting
the third and fourth degrees on a class
of nine candidates. The work was
beautifully performed and the mem
bers of the degree team received moth
ing but compliments. Nine oranges
were represented, including Auburn,
Norway. South and West Paris. Otis
field. Bolsters Mills. Hanover. Newry
and Augusta.
a fine entertainment was presented.
Worthy Master Grant Abbott gave the
address of welcome. Vocal solos were
given by Elon l.. Brown and Miss
Cherry Noble; readings by A. l..
Morse: an illustrated song by Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

is pure, that is unmixed with other
lines Of oats. But the yield per acre
has no Significance in the seed selec-
ton obtained with the same pure line
seed on different fields or different
grains. This does not mean that all
pure lines are of equal value. For
one pure line Of oats may be a poor
yielder and another a high yielder.
But 1t does mean that starting with
pure line of high yielding possibility
the purity of the strain is the one and
only essential.
This letter is preliminary to
another in this series on pure line
seed oats for the farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

tiers, Mrs. Allie Carson and Mrs. An
gle Jewett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel league are
passing the week with Mr.. Lorenzo
French.
Rev. and Mrs. George w. Borden of
Richmond were calling on friends in
town the first OF last week. Also were
here on Saturday to attend the funer-
al of Mrs. May Gordon who died
Thursday night after few hours ILL.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
Oranges
Pausus Grange, Fryeburg

The organisation of the 540th SUBJ
ordinate Grange in Maine was an &C.
casion of great interest Saturday, at
Fryebufg. State Sec. W. J. Libby of
Auburn, with aids from North Lowell,
Center and East Fryeburg orders,
presided at the meeting. The visit
ing members worked the four degrees.
Miss Mary Woodward. Conway. n.
H.. was the installing officer. William
II. Whitaker is the worthy master
of this new branch of the grange and
numbers his followers up to Is. with
more to enter.
BY vote of those present the name
of Paugus was bestowed upon the
new organization. in recognition of
the old Pequawket Indian. who har-
vested the first crops from the Saco
valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

Ethel Dunn and Rev. r. A. Suliiya1
piano music by Nellie Durham aHt
his granddaughter Miss Cherry Noble
DR.. Thomas and others from Auburn
and Rev. L. a. Sullivan made remarks
This was the 10th wedding annirt,-
snry of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles GammOl
and they were given a surprise. Al
original poem written for the occasoJ
by Mrs. Sabrina Jackson was rea,
and George W. Richardson. in beh5'
of the grange, presented them viii q
gold lined sugar shell. After the eE'
tertainment dancing Was in order. 81,
Anderson's orchestral of four piess'
furnishing music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
Legion Post at West Durham

Ex-Service men of West Durham
met last Wednesday evening and or
ganized the Stetson Flood Post,
American Legion. after the two men
of that town who gave their lives in
the World War. Temporary officers
were chosen. Tt is expected that
Woman's Auxiliary will be soon orr
ganized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
ROYAL NJ. HODGDON
Bankrupt

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine. ss.
On this 9th day of November n
.,a"' on reading the foregoing peti-
Ordered by the Court. That beariny
pe haa upon the same on The o4th
cay OF December A. u. 1890. beforo
sad Court at Portland. In said bis
trct. at ten o'clock IN the forenoon
Ima that notice thereof be published in
I,aliy kennebec Journal, a newsnan no,
printed in said District. and that nj,
known creditors. and other persons in
interest. may appear at the said time
ana place and show cause. if any thew
nave why the prayer Of said petit;ona,
siiouia not be granted.
Ana il is further Ordered bv thu
court That the Clerk shall send a.,
man TO all known creditors COMES IF
said petition and this order. addre.saa
10 them at their places OF residence a.
Witness the Honorable Clarence
flaie Judge of the said Court. and tho
sea- thereof. at Portland In said Ms
trlct; on the 9th day of Noyemher 4
Il. 81 GEO c. WHEELER. Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order
Eov9dlt D. 'ierh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

Gordon Attention. alias A J. Parker
wanted in Lewiston, Me. on q chars
of forgery, was arrested at the ey
press office in the Concord. y II
railroad station Friday night by Gil
Marshal Kimball. AID was turne'
over to officers from Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
6ankrupt's Petition for DISCHARGE

In the matter of
Royal NJ. Hodgdon. In Bankrup,cy
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of
s the District Court of the United
states for the District OF Maine.
ROYAL NJ. Hodgdon of Clinton in
the County of kenncbec, and State of
Maine, in said District. respectfully
represents. that on the 31st day of
July, last past, he was duly adiudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congrass
relating to bankruptcy: that he ha 9
duly surrendered all his property and
rights OF property. and has fully com
nileu with ali the requirements of sail
Aots ana of the orders of Court toucb-
ing his bankruptcy.
l., wherefore he prays. That he may
pc decreed by the Court to have a fun
discharge from all debts nroyshia
against MS estate under said bank
Iuptc! Acts except such debts as are
excepted by law from such disrharpe
;, DATED this 25th day of October
ROYAL NJ. HODGDON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Groves LAXATIVE BROMo QUIN-
lNE tablets. The genuine bears the zig
nature of e. w. Grove. 3Oc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, So
On this 9Th day of November A. ID.
1870. on reading the foregoing petit
ton. it is
ordered by the Court. That a hearing
be had upon the same on the gath day
of December a. d. 1920. before said
Court at Portland. in said District. at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon: and that
notice thereof be published in Daily
kennebec Journal. a newspaper print
ed in said District. and that all known
creditors. and other persons in inter
est. may appear at the said time and
place. and show cause, if any they
nave. why the prayer of said peti-
tioner should not be granted.
And it is further Ordered by the
Court. That the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors COPIES
OF said petition and this order. adj
dressed to them at their places of resi-
dTnce as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence
ltale, Judge of the said Court, and the
seal thereof. at Portland. in said Dis
tflet. on the 9Th day of November. A.
Il. 81 GEO. c. WHEELER. Clerk.
true copy of petition and order
thereon
Attest: GEO c. WHEELER Clerk
nOV9d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
sankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of
Francis Z. Peacock, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of
the. District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine.
Francis f. Peacock of Waterville in
the County of Kennebec. and state of
Maine. in said District. respectfully
represents. that on the LIST day of
November. 1919. he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to bankruptcy: that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights of property. and has fully com
piled with all the requirements of said
Acts and of the orders of Court touch
ing his bankruptcy
Wherefore he prays. That he may
be decreed by the Court to have a full
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bank
ruptcy Acts. except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 3oth day of October A.
ID. 1920.
FRANCIS L. PEACOCK.
-. Ia.
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FRANCIS L. PEACOCK,
Bankrupt.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
LEGION REVIEWS
BONUS DEMAND
Executive Committee Called
To Washington to Force
Through Bill. T.

The executive committee OF the
American Legion has been called to
Washington mkt week in an effort
to force Through Congress a SOL
dier bonus bill before the conven-
tion recess, 1t was learned yester-
day at Legion headquarters here.
Plans are for the committee to
continue in session until the meas
ure is passed or until the recess is
taken, which probably will be early
in June.
II the bill fails, a delegation will
be sent to each convention to OBJ
tain approval of the bonus in the
party platform. IT was learned.
A fight against the cash bonus
feature of the soldier relief bill
loomed yesterday in the Ways and
Means Committee as the final OBJ
stacle the measure must overcome
before being submitted to the House
for action.
Plans OF Chairman Fordney pro-
vide for calling up the bill in the
House next Thursday. IL a favorable
report can be obtained meanwhile.
The move to eliminate the cash
bonus provision and leave the
Optional benefits of farm or home
aid, vocational training and paid-up
insurance has been started by some
of the Republican members of the
committee. Several Congressman
believe that the distribution of so
much cash would cause another in
crease in the cost OF living.
Inquiries among members of the
however. indicated that
not more than four Republicans can
be counted on definitely to vote
against favorable action. At least
seven. and possibly eight, Demo-
cratic votes are claimed.
Representative Garner. Texas,
Democratic whip, declined to state
whether Democrats on the committee
would support such a move.
The condition of Representative
Claude kitchin. stricken with
paralysis while making a speech
in the House a month ago, is so
much improved he may be able to
come to the Capitol for the final
fight on the bill in the committee
of which he is ranking minority
member.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
BAKER TOTALK
AT DEDICATION
C. A. R. Completes Program
For Accepting Hero
Memorial

Plans for the dedication Of the
amphitheater at Arlington. the
great national memorial to dead
United States soldiers Of all wars.
which will take place Saturday,
have been completed.
The exercises viii be preceded by
military parade which President
Wilson will review from the south
porch of the White House. The
program at Arlington will be
marked by addresses by the Secre-
tary OF War, Secretary of the Navy
and Gen. Hall. chief
of the Grand Army. The dedica-
tion exercises will be conducted en-
tirely by members of the Grand
Army OF the Republic.
Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who
will be grand marshal Of the pa
rade, will have upon his stan over
thirty retired generals and ad-
mirals of the civil war. Maj. Gen.
John L. Glenn will act as assistant
marshal -.-
The Department of the Potomac.
Grand Army OF the Republic, will
meet at Grand Army Sal. 1412
Pennsylvania avenue n rtkwest. at
10:45 to march from there to the
White Lot. where the parade will
start.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
BANK STATEMENTS.
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
0F THE
Unios Trust Company Of
the District of Columbia

At Washington, I'm the District Of
Columbia. at the close Of business,
May 4, 1870.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
AIRMAN KILLED
SPEEDING HOME
w. J. McC Candless, Flying to
Wife and Child Here, in
Fatal Crash. g.

Just after receiving letter from
her husband telling her Of his ap-
pointment as chief of the Omaha
Chicago Air Mail Service. Mrs. WILL
lam j. McCa aadless, Of 1915 NJ street
northwest. received another mes
sage yesterday that he eswas dead.
He was killed at Oskaloosa. Iowa,
in an airplane accident while hur-
rying to spend the weekend with
her and his little daughter. =
McCandless was en- route from
Chicago to Omaha. His pilot es-
capped death. but was badly hurt.
IF he had only come by train.
he wouldn't have been killed" said
Mrs. McCandless. 'Oh, how I wish
that no had taken his time about
coming home. / was SO happy to
hear that he was getting on SO well
and looking forward to his being
here for the weekend"
Mr.. and. Mrs. McCandless have
lived in Washington for more than
Eve years. Before entering the field
of airplane development, McCand-
less was in the automobile bust
ness here.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
Big PAY DRAWN
BY MORSE'S KIN
Groton Plants Receiver
SAYS He ''Weeded Out
Ship Mans S Relatives.

New York, May 13.-Testifying In
the Congressional probe of the finan-
cial relations between the Charles
w. Morse interests and the United
States Shipping Board, Frederick
Conlin, of Elizabeth, N. J., told the
committee his first act when ap-
pointed receiver of the Groton Iron
Works. Groton, Conn. one Of the
Morse shipbuflding plants, was to
weed out" all of the Morse family.
He said II made an annual saving
of sss.00O.
Conlin said Charles W. Morse and
his three sons held the following
positions in the Groton plant: E. A.
Morse. president, $4,000 annually;
B. W. Morse, vice president. S12,5oo;
H. +. Morse. treasurer, $4,000: c. w.
Morse chairman board Of directors,
$4,000.
Receiver Conlin said he did not
know whether government funds
were used in paying ''high-priced"
officials.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
Rockville, Md.

Rockville. Md. May 13. - Judge
Edward c. Peter. in the Circuit
Court here. has been engaged the
past two days in hearing the testi-
mony in the divorce case of Elme r
Z. Moore. of Washington, against
Mrs. Ida +. G.. Moore. also of Wash
ington. formerly of Woodmont, this
county. The couple. according to
the bill, were married in Washing
ton October IS. 1910.
The county board of education,
composed of DR.. James +. Deets.
Ledoux f. Riggs. DR.. Warren Price.
Mrs. a. Dawson Trupdie. Joseph +.
Janney and Zadoc NJ. Cooke. has re-
organized by re-electing DR.. Deets
president and Mr.. Janney vice presi-
dent.
Prof Edwin w. Broome. county
superintendent of schools. has an
nounced appointment of teachers of
the colored schools of the county as
follows: Unity school, Mrs. Maude
Howard; Laytonsville, Mrs. Matte
B. Simpson,: Clarksburg, Mrs. Dora
Dorsey; Sugarland, Mildred Johnson
Martinsburg. Levi Johnson; Pooles-
willie. Mrs. Hester Elwood; Rock
willie. Ada NJ. Henderson and Mrs.
Harriet Gray: Scotland, Clementine
Sedgwick: Spencerville. Mrs. Ger
trude MoXley; Seneca. Lillian New
man: Ounce Orchard. Rocks Turner:
Travilah. Mrs. Gertrude Stanton
River Road. Mrs. Margaret Dorsey:
Sandy Spring. Lillian Johnson and
Isabel Williams: Norbeck. Mrs. Mad
cline Dorsey: Brighton, Anna B.
Hooper: Washington Grove. Mary +.
Harrison; Stewardtown, Mary A.
McAbee; Brick Yard. Mrs. Florence
Johnson; Sellman, Katherine Roe
back: Old Union. Charles NJ. Moore
Damascus. Lavinia Welsh; Purdum.
Mrs. Fannie Gather: Linden. Mrs.
Matte w. Bullock: Wheaton. Mrs.
Emma W. Clarke: Kensington. Mrs.
Grace Hurley.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
Wilson Sends Miss Howells
Message Of Coincidence

President Wilson yesterday sent
the following telegram of con-
dolence to Miss Mildred Howells.
daughter Of William Dean Howells,
novelist, who died Saturday:
Il am sure I am expressing the
feeling of the whole country when
express my profound sympathy
and grief at the death of your dis
tinguished father who added luster
to AmeriGanletters."
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
Allegany Delegates
Picked by Committee

Cumberland, Nd, May 13.-n the
absence OF a contest 1t fell to the lot
Of the Democratic State Central
Committee for Allegany County to
name the delegates to the State con-
vention in Baltimore May 20. The
following were selected: Fuller
Barnard. jr.. William c. Walsh. Col.
John Heating and Joseph B. Finan,
of Cumberland; William l.. Farrell.
of Mount Savage, John l.. Casey.
of Frostburg, and John p. Miller of
Westernport.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-14
BANK STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
National Capital Bank.

lt Wlshington, In the District Of Columbia,
at the close Of business on Nay 4, 1890.
RESOURCES.
/ q Loans and dis
counts, Except
those shown
In and cD .$Sl2, 1872
b Acceptances Of
other banks dis
counted ... 43,9J7 .35
Total loans. .SS56 IA. .97
.. OYerdrafts, unsecured. ... ITO. ~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
FIGURE sKArERs COMPETE

. New York, April PA representa- tive field of figure skaters will com pete for the Olympic games cham pionship at the Antwerp Ice Palace during the next few days, according to a communication received by the American Olympic committee here today. Five nations have entered competitors for the womens' events; seven for the men, and six will be represented in the pair figure skat- ing contests
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
S-T-U-D-L-E-Y Spells Shoes
ON sUsoUEHANNAH
- U 21 If.

AGTTATORS ON SUSQUEHANNAH
 Trieste, April 23-(By the A. P.) -Bolshevik agitators and other un- desirables deported from the United States were on board the American steamer Susquehannah which went ashore near Pola early- this week. They arrived here today with other passengers of the ship, who were transferred to the steamship Argen- tine after the Susquehannah had stranded. Most of the people on board the steamer were Hungarians and Jugo S1avs returning to their for mer homes from America.
 The Susquehanah was not serious ly damaged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

Many improvements are now goine on in Fairfield, all giving assurance that the towns reputation for attrac- tiveness as summer resort will Dc upheld. After having had it's share Of severe winter weather the town is coming forth with it's spring mantle.
 Alterations and improvements are rapidly going on in the new Trust company's building. When comp1et- ed and ready for business Fairfield will have an up-to- date and handsome home for it's new banking institution.
 A large and enthusiastic gathering met at Sherman hall last evening to further the project for a Community building. Many speakers told of the advantages to be derived from a Community house and why this town should ( have one. Judge Bacon Wakeman, an enthusiastic supporter of the Community idea, told of the many advantages to be derived by furthering the proposition. Simon Bradley. Dr. Donaldson and others told of advantages to be gained by the Community building idea.
 The Democrats of Fairfield eau cused last evening and selected dele gates to attend the state convention, to be held at New Haven. A goodly number were in attendance. The meeting was presided over by Hugh ToIe and the following were selected as delegates: Edward Elan agan, William London, Edward Rus sell and Herbert Shit" Reconstruc- ton of the party in this town was discussed at length and arrangements made for electing a new town com mittee.
 The carnival now being held by the local Redmen is being largely patronized. With the enthusiasm that is being shown by the large crows in attendance the members of the 1ocal lodge are assured of ample funds for improvements in their new home The members of the local Redmen are working hard to benefit their condi. tions and are entitled to success.
 The several social and literary clubs that meet at the Library build ing are preparing for busy summer season. The officers of the several societies are active and look for many new subjects along the line of advancement.
 Miss Annie Jennings is preparing to make many improvements in her handsome flower gardens. The rose gardens of this place will be given special attention during the coming summer
 Work is rapidly progressing at the Lashar place in the Round Hill dis trict. When completed this is prom ised as a beauty spot and will be an addition to F'airfield's many handsome estates.
 Business is booming at the several manufacturing establishments in town with all prospects for a continuance. Real estate transactions are many and new building is in the works.
 A busy season is looked for at ouf shore resorts and visitors are guaran- teed an enjoyable season of recrea- tion along our shores.
 Dr. Miles, eye specialist of Bridge port, expects that his new home on Greenfield Hill will soon be comp1et- ed. The doctor expects to make this place his permanent home. He will continue his practice in Bridge port.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
EXPECT BUSY SUMMER IN
 FAIRFIELD
Especial to The Times.>

With the Mary Chances Takine Place and Promised This Beaut, Spot Will Surely Have a Bus. Summer. Democrats Caucus. Red mems Carnival.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

pr. Miles, eye specialist of Bridge port, expects that his new home on Greenfield Hill will soon be comp1et ed The doctor expects to make this place his permanent home. He will continue his practice in Bridge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

Many improvements are now goine on in Fairfield, all giving assurance that the towns reputation for attrac- tiveness as a summer resort will bc upheld. After having had it's share Of severe winter weather the town is coming forth with it's spring mantle
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

A busy season is looked for at ouf shore resorts and visitors are guaran- teed an enjoyable season of recrea- tion along our shores.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

Alterations and improvements are rapidly going on in the new Trust company's building. When complet- ed and ready for business Fairfield will have an up-to-date and handsome home for it's new banking institution.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

Business is booming at the several manufacturing establishments in town with all prospects for a continuance. Real estate transactions are many and new building is in the works.