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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

Tho first Cole car ever shipped from
the cole factory. in Indianapolis was
sold and sent 10 +. X. Wilson, OF Jack
sonvillc. Fla, back in .9Ds The car.
which is 1905 Cole go" is still in
service. and 80 used daily by Mr.. WILL
son. although il has been driven more
tan 10000 miles. This is an average
OF more than 5000 miles year for
eleven consecutive years. Mr.. Wilson
writes that tn" car is still going
strong. ana that he expects to use II
indefinitely. The car still averages
better than fifteen miles TO the gall
lon Of gasoline
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

Tho German Nighways Commission
is at work on {, plan for the taxation
Of automobiles by weight OF occupants.
in the family OF the owner, weight CT
siblc that the card system for fuel
will again be put in force through dis
of the police department. II is plan
ned 20 keep q record OF the mileage
and tax the total weigh; per mile per
car per wcek.--Mo:or Like Magazine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21
Peerless Sedan Limousine.

Carolina distributors for the Pruden-
tial Portable Steel Buildings. Garages
ana Cottages. They announce tho fol-
lowing agents: y. f. Montague. I.yncn-
burg. Va: builders supply and Equip
mcnt Corp. Danvillc. Va; Southern
Mhchincry and supply Co, Hoanekc,
Salem y. G.. Hinson Brick and supply
Co, chariottei., y, g. J.. L. Harris. i,ai-
c!Eh, y. G.; III. ". Link Spartanburg.
5. g; J. i. wilkins. Grccnsboro. y. e:
I. IL Lawrence. Durham. y C.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

United Motors Corporation. 3l5 West
Broad Street. distributors Davis cars
nave had Norfolk, Va, added 70 their
territory
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

tors. This school will be under tho
direction OF Major r. l. Peterson; Rep
resentatives from the Good Roads DE.
lima. VIII be In attendance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21
Anncrnnn AnprccIntc KeI,ic.

Tho sales Of the Appcrson Bros. Auto
mobile Company. down in kokomo. Ind
are presided over by 4 young man who,
within the past FIVE years. has come
into considerable prominence in the
automobile industry. His name ia r. VI.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

Five models OF the Davis cars and
two models Comet Six arc on display in
tho salesroom Of tho United Motors
COrporation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

United states and with moro millions
appropriated for the construction OF
more highways than any other state
In Tho i'niom
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

w: J. Griffith. manager truck depart
inehs oi inc stone Motor Company. is
~ ~ ne liam truck factory. located az
les OF TRUCKS mo this tNrritorv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

armstrong Motor Co.. distributors
Standard Tires. have established a
branch AZ Clio l.. Main Street to handle
Tigcrfoot tires.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

Tho Holt Caterpillar school viii In
h:ld March "3-2i-25 in the si,l.sroom
"t inc Irac,or Machinery e Sales COM
pahE. 1881 West Broad street distribu-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

Kelvie-"Russ' Keivic they cali him
for short. and Russ kolvie he is to
This gear the entire Nppcrson organi-
cation Is thanking him for Il very at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

tractive and useful folder which has
Just been issued by this p,ouser com.
panH. setting forth the rncphanical fea>
son chassis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21

Essex is easy to operate. Driving does
not fatigue. It's quick response to the
lightest touch and it's smooth, restful
comfort in motion, account for this.
That is why so many women are Essex
owners. They appreciate it's safety, too.
Its controls are simple and instantaneous.
1t makes fast time, with security, even in
difficult traffic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-21
Essex Almost Dou
Light Car Endure
Essex Has Performance Like the Costliest Fine Cars
Its World Endurance Record Has Never Been RipaLed

The most important thing Essex has
proved is that weight and size are no
longer necessary to finest car quality.
It's 3O37 miles in SO hours is world
endurance record. The test was official
Supervisors of the A. A. A. certified the
Essex stock chassis in every detail
Never before was car driven at TOP
speed for 50 hours. The grind was equal
to years of road use Yet the Essex
showed no measurable wear
What car, the Essex size and weight,
can even attain mile-a-minute speed,
much less keep it up for SO hours?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
STATE HOUSE

method. You can use your horses in
but one place at a time, and the time
saved by busting may be used very
advantageously during the spring
months for other necessary work.
For materials several different
formulas are used among them be-
ing 1910 mixture and 85-15 the first
part of each group Of numbers hav-
ing reference to the amount Of sui
phur; the second part to arsenate Of
lead to be used. Another mixture
consists of 40-45-15, the As parts be-
ing filler Of either finely ground to-
bacco or gypsum, the former being
used for the control of the aphis.
These ingredients must be ground
finely enough to pass through a
screen Of 200 mesh to the inch. Dust
ed these trees may not seem to show
evidence Of the dust at a distance, but
upon close examination, fruit and
foliage will show good coating of
fine particles. The amount of dus,
used may be varied by slight
manipulation Of a lever on the ma
chine, to a small or large amount.
A small tree will require. about one
pound Of dust. larger trees one and
one-half pounds. The application of
dust is an easy matter, 1000 trees
having been busted in one day, by
one crew. while previously six days
were required to spray the same or
chard.
Orchardists will be glad to receive
all possible information on this SUBJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

nam for their homes on the sne
date The meeting will be in session
90 long as there il business 70 DC
tran.acted. but viii not extend pc
vond the hour Of the departure Oh INC
Posts are not restricted to the mat
ter OF representation. Any member
of the Legion in the State may at
tend the meeting and will be allowed
the full privileges Of the floor.
A representative Of the war hisA
bureau will be present. The Legion
is cooperating with the Bureau IN
all war risk matters. and the repre-
sentative of the Bureau, in addition
10 explaining the act will explain
procedure for war risk officers to
quickly bring about an adjustment
of claims.
If the French Memorial diplomas
are not distributed by the department
previous to Feb. II, they will be dis
tributed on that date.
The Department Executive Com
mittee will go into executive session
prior to the calling of the meeting to
order,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
|FARNUM AND
WILLIAMS STARS

William Farnum, Earle Williams and
Mack Sennett comedy make the OPEN
ing bill of the week at the Colonial
theatre one of the most pretentious yet
Offered at this coy theatre. It is, with
out couDt, one of the best screen offer
inss ever provided at the house and,
In its variety, it pleases all classes.
1t seems hardly necessary to say that
William Farnum, ALWAYS a favorite
with Maine people and especially with
Augusta theatre-goers, is better than
ever. Great as this actor has been in
the past he seems to be improving and
in Wings of the Morning." the Great
William Fox production in which he ap-
peared yesterday and in which he will
be seen for the last times today. Su.
preme in its thrills and tense in it's dra-
matte suspense. wings of the Morn
ing" easily stands as one of the best
peared. 1t is a stirring sea story. and
in the course Of its development the
star is called on to fight all kinds of
enemies, not the least of which is a
giant octopus. Another feature is the
largest floating set ever built for NOV
ing picture. The audience yesterday
was SO enthralled with the wonders OF
the picture that the photoplay seemed
even shorter than it was
"The Black Gate is the vitagraph
feature in which the ever-popular Earle
Williams appears. Mr. Williams plays
the role Of Shaler Spencer, the one
time great lawyer who has permitted
himself. from loss of ambition and dis
appointment in love. to become an idler
and drifter on life's current This man
is seen squandering his time in idle
amusement at a racy restaurant at the
! time tragedy takes place ther..
In "A Lady's Tailor" the Mack Sen
! nett comedy all of the Sennett stars
have plenty to do. The famous bath
/ ing girls have prominent part in the
F, production. The very title is enough to
/ hint at the complications which arise.
Ford Sterling is the tailor in the case
! and what his mother-in-law doesn't do
| to him when she runs into his establish
ment cannot be done.
| The ever-enjoyable Kilograms com
plete the Colonial bill-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS
birth OF A
RACE" PROVES
HUGE DRAMA

II was little wonder that the au
diences which visited the Augusta
Opera House yesterday were astounded.
They saw a Birth Of a Race" the
newest and biggest Of all big dramatic
spectacles. 1t is bigger and better than
The Birth of a Nation" The Heart
81 Humanity and many other great
photoplays that have packed moving
picture houses all over the country.
Given in 10 reels. it teens with inter-
est throughout every foot of its show
ing. The special music given in con-
nection with it is a feature we'll worthy
Of note.
Adam and Eve in their primordial
garo. ancient races now lost to history
and countless other peoples are all
SHOWN. Not only is the picture great
in its production. bu, it is great in its
conception.
Inc aim is to show the struggle of
democracy throughout the ages, and is
triumph in modern times. To do this,
the" divide their picture into two dis
tinct parts. The first half Is historical
and dates back to the creation of the
! world. The second half is a modern
American drama. The two parts are
very different in treatment and effect,
but each is excellent Of its kind
Vaccinations Of the German spies
center around old Fritz Schmidts NUM-
ton plant. George. the younger son.
is sturdily loyal and when America en-
tiers the war. his patriotic wife sends
him forth to the fight with a God-speeti.
Then the story follows George Il.
France where he distinguishes himself
.. and returns home wounded In the
meantime the spies have been busy.
Thereafter the action is replete with
thrills and pathos.
Some of the sub-titles are filed with
good humor and there is many a laugh
! in the picture. The photography is the
best ever seen here in a screen produc-
ton. The cast is excellent IN every
| respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

ject, as busting is aiding in solving
the help problem in the orchard.
Thus far, no dust mixture has been
able to fill the place of the dormant
spray, but experience are being tried
with this point in view. Anyone now
owning a sprayer can save it for the
dormant spray, using the dust for the
remainder Of the season.
One of the eminent authorities on
busting, DR.. w. H. Britain of Truro,
Nova Scotia, will give a lecture on
that subject at the Orchardists Con-
vention to be held at Auburn, Febru-
airy 11-1S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
SAGE TEA TURNS
GRAY HAIR DAl|
It's Grandmother's Recipe 70 B-i,I
Back Color and Lustre to H,,

That beautiful, even shade Of ds,:
glossy hair can only be had by bre,]
ing a mixture of Sage Tea and spI
phur. Your hair is your charm. \
makes or mars the face. When |
fades, turns gray or streake6 Just Al
application or two of Sage and Sgl
phur enhances its appearance a hull
dredfold.
Don't bother to prepare the mil
ture: you can get this famous n
recipe improved by the addition 4
other ingredients at small cost, ]
ready for use. 1t is called Wytthl
Sage and Sulphur COMPOUND. Th]
can always be depended upon
bring back the natural color and lld
tire of your hair.
Everybody uses "Wyeths" Sad
and Sulphur Compound now becau]
it darkens so naturally and event
that nobody can tell it has been al
piled. You simply dampen spora
or soft brush with it and draw III
through the hair. taking one sma
strand at a time: by morning d
gray hair has disappeared. and AID
another application it becomes beat
tifully dark and appears glossy al
lustrouS,-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
Mary Miles Minter
Here Wednesday

Mary Miles Minter, one of the great
est and most popular actress now APP
pearing in pictures will be seen az the
Colonial theatre on Wednesday and
Thursday. She will have as her We
hicle Anne of Green Cables taken
from the four Anne" books by L. NJ
Montgomery. "Anne of Green Gables"
is the second of the Realrt pictures to
be shown at the Colonial. 1t is new
service, but the excellence of the first
from these producers when Constance
Binney was here two weeks ago is
proof Of the greatness Of the attrac-
tions. Miss Minter is regarded as with
out an equal in her class. The other big
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
WINDSOR

WESTON account of the bad
roads there was no service at the
Baptist church Sunday.
wv. Lamson has rented his house
on the lot adjoining his farm. to Au-
gusta parties. who are employed by
A. ". Brooks, the family have al
ready moved in. Mr.. Lamson is
hauling wood to Augusta for George
Barnekov.
Mrs. Matte Casey has been car
ing for the household at D. G. True's
for a few days. while Mrs. True was
ill. She now is improving. Mrs. Ca
sey is now assisting in the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Studley. who
have both been very ill. Mrs.
Studley is now able to be out, while
Mr. Studley is still in bed and is very
weak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Cooper enter
tanned as Wednesday afternoon call
ers Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Perkins Of
South Eassalboro.
Mrs. Ralph Cooper was recent
guest of her aunt. Mrs. Isaac Trask.
Mrs. Theda Boynton who has been
ill for two weeks is now improving,
her sister. Miss Isabel Pierce. who
has been with her sister, has returned
home.
Mrs. Abbie Taber is visiting her
son Allen.
Mrs. Ray Colburn, who has been
suffering from lameness for several
months is slowly improving. but is
still using crutches.
Rev. Charles S. Mitchell. Y. NJ. c.
A. secretary. of Rockport, will preach
at the Baptist church next Sunday.
A large attendance is hoped for both
morning and evening. Mr.. Mitchell
may be a possible candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
MAINE LEGION MEETS
TODAY AT CAPITOL TO
TALK WAR INSURANCE

A communication was sent out
Monday announcing an informal
meeting of the Maine Department or
the American Legion in the hall of
the House of Representatives at the
State House, Tuesday Feb. II, at 100
2. NJ. to discuss war risk insurance.
French Memorial Diplomas. women's
auxiliary. general organization work
in the State and such other matters
affecting the general welfare of the
Legion.
The meeting will be called to order
at 100 2. NJ, so as to enable the ma
jority who attend to arrive and de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

Kennebec, ss.-Supreme Judicial Court
in Equity.
Harry Ashmore ct ais. VS.. Nevada
Copper Mining & Smelling Company,
Deft.
E. NJ. Thompson, the former recei;er
Of the Nevada Copper Mining Smet-
ing Company. having this day. filed
petition for the appointment of Ralph
w. Farris as Trustee of certain stock
holders Of the Nevada Copper Mining
x Smelling Company. to fill the vacancy
in said office caused by the death OF
Frank l.. Dutton. trustee by former
decree Of this court. il is hereby OK
DERED. that hearing thereon be had
before this court at the Court House
in Augusta on Monday, the. list day OF
March. l-ao. at ten o'clock in the fore
noon. and that notice thereof be given
by publishing an attested copy of this
order in the daily Kennebec Journal
once week for three consecutive
weeks. the last of which publications
shall be at least seven days before said
hearing.
LESLIE c. CORNISH.
Chief Justice Supreme Judicial Court.
Dated Jan. 80. 1880.
a true copy.
Attest: c. W. JONES, Clerk.
feh3-lo-l1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

L No. 800
Petition of the Berwick and Salmon
rails Electric Company requesting that
the order and decree of this commission
in the above entitled matter, dated Sep
TENDER 80. 1919: whereby authority was
granted to said petitioner to issue Nine
Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
,25O) of its First and Refundins 6cs
First Mortgage Bonds dated October j.
1913, and to sell said bonds at not less
than Eighty-two and one-half per cent
$50 of par thereof plus accrued in
terest or to pledge them prior to said
sale on basis of not less than Sixty
six and two-thirds per cent (66 2-3oc) Of
par; and further to issue one hundred
fifty-eight 05s) shares of its capital
stock at par of the par value of Three
Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars
1s3,sIO; and to apply the proceeds of said
Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Sew
enty-two dollars and seventy cents
OIL 5727D for capital expenditures made
SUBSEQUENT to January l, 1918 and prior
to April 80; 1919; be reopened and
amended. and requesting that said petit
thereof. Eight Thousand Fifty-Two
Dollars (sS.G50 par value of said First
Mortgage $50 Bonds and to sell said
bonds at not less than S2loo of par
t"|i eoI Ut 10 pIenSe them prior TO said
sale on basis of not less than 6 2-3ee
OF par. and also to Issue Two Hundred
GOO shares Of it's common stock at par:
and to apply the proceeds of the sale
OF said bonds and stock to the payment
of said sum Of sl1,57270.
On the foregoing petition,
ORDERED
that public hearing be held thereon at
the offices of the Public Utilities Com
mission in Augusta. on Tuesday. Feb.
ruary II. 1920. at 1000 o'clock in the
forenoon, and that petitioner give puh-
lie notice by causing to be published in
the Daily kennebec Journal, once
seven days at least. prior to the date OF
said hearing. a copy of this order. duiv
certified by the clerk or assistant clerk
of this commission.
Given under the hand and seal Of tbe
Public Utilities Commission. at All
Eusta, this 9th day of February, A. d.
1920 -
BENZ. F. CLEAVES.
a.. 81 HEkBERT w. TRAFTON.
ALBERT GREENLAW.
Public Utilities Commission Of Maine.
(SeaD
A true copy.
Attest: GEO. F. GIDDINGs, Clerk.
feblQd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILD
EDS |

Sealed proposals will be received by
the undersigned until y o'clock NJ.
Tuesday March 2 1890 for furnishing
all materials and labor necessary 20
build and complete a new Nurses Home
at the Augusta State Hospital. Augusta.
Maine.
Plans and Specifications for this work
may be seen and all information OBJ
tanned at the office of Harry S. Coombs,
Architect. Lewiston, Maine.
Separate Proposals will be received
on the same date for Heating, Plumb
ing and Electric Wiring.
A certified check for 2Gc of the
amount Of the proposal will be required
of each bidder.
All proposals shall be addressed to the
Board of Trustees for State Hospitals
and mailed to or left at the office of
DR. Forrest c. Tyson. Supt. Augusta
State Hospital, Augusta. Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all proposals.
Per order.
Board of Trustees for State Hospitals.
feb7-10-12-14-17-19-H-A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
State House Chat

Governor Milliken went Monday
afternoon to Westbrook. where in
the evening he attended the House
warming" Of the Stephen w. Man
chester Post, American Legion. He
was attended by the following mem
bers Of his staff: Major Gilbert NJ.
Elliott, Major William c. Goodwin,
Major Arthur L. Thayer and Cap
tain Lester NJ. Hart. The evenings
program included reception to the
Governor from to 9 o'clock and
the presentation of a flag to the post
from the parents of the soldier lad
for whom the post was named, the
presentation being by the Governor.
Captain Francis H. Farnum, U. S.
A, the inspector instructor, went on
Monday to Bangor, where in the eve
ming he inspected Co. B, Sd Maine
Infantry. He will on Tuesday in
spect Co. E at Millinocket and on
Wednesday Co. NJ at Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
II Districts in Maine Census Work

The State Of Maine fo- the pur-
poses of the industrial census WORK
has been divided into eleven districts
with Portland and Bangor as head
quarters for the chief special agents
sent out from Washington by the
Census Bureau. According to pres
ent plans IS special agents will be
needed in the IL Maine districts with
headquarters in the following cities:
Biddeford. Rumford. Auburn. Bath.
Rockland, Augusta, Ellsworth, Calais,
Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

the associate legal member of the
Maine Industrial Accident Commits
sion in the case of Merle Hunton vs..
the Bates Manufacturing Co. and the
American Mutual Liability Insurance
Co.. insurers, finding that the petit
toner did not receive a personal in
jury by an accident while in the
course of employment August 8. 1919.
The insurance carrier alleged that
the employe, boy of Is years. was
riding on a truck where he had no
occasion to be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
State Adjutant- Treasurer {

State Adjutant- Treasurer Of d
American Legion in New HAM
shire, are announced as the judges
the best essay by school child
Maine and New Hampshire on d
subject What are the Benefits OIL
Enlistment in the United Saa
The essays will be writ!
on February 20. in all schools al
the winner will be presented with
engraved cup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

The following tables show the COM
harrison between the automobile regis
tration in Maine up to Feb. of each
Of the years 1919 and 1870, the latter
showing an excess over the former Of
ss7,73l75 The heavy storms of the lat
ter part Of January and SO far in Feb
ruary put an abrupt stop to registra-
lion, but the figures to date make \
great record. The tables:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10
DUST AN ACRE OF TREES
IN 30 MINUTES

How long does it take yon to spray
an acre Of fruit trees? Figure this
out the next time you spray and
note the time saved by the busting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

To Judge Best School Essays.
Major General Henry p. Mccain.
commanding Camp Devens, Mass.
Colonel Albert Greenlaw. State Com
mander of the American Legion in
Maine and Major Frank. j. Abbott,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-10

A young Chinese woman who be-
longs to the Methodist mission at
Kakiang, China. wishes to go to At
RIGA as a missionary.