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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-30
DOCTORS APLENTY

Members of the medical profession
from all over the Pine Tree State
gathered in Augusta Tuesday at the
6Sth annual meeting of the Maine
Medical Association which was for
ually opened in the morning and
will be brought 10 a close today. The
opening session was held in the hall
or the House of Representatives at
ance and many matters of timely in
terest were taken up.
The physicians were welcomed to
the city by Mayor BurieIgh Martin
OF Augusta and DR.. Forrest H Bad
ger. president of the kennebec
County Medical Association. and the
response was given by DR.. H. B. Ma
son of Calais. president Of the Maine
Association. Invocation was given
by Rev. A. Francis Walch. pastor OF
the Winthrop street Cniversallst
church.
Mayor Martin in his e address OF
welcome stated that occasionally
during the time he has been in office
he has had the pleasure 70 welcome
different organizations TO the CITY
but there was no organization 1t gave
him greater pleasure to welcome
than the Medical Association. due
in part to the fact that his faoher
and grandfather were both pnysl-
clans and practiced IN the city until
the time of their death He offered
the suggestion that it is most import
ant for the medical profession IN
order TO keep it's standards high. to
see that no man is admitted to prac-
tice who has not studied and is NOT
thoroughly qualified
DR.. Badger stated that in behalf OF
the Kennebec Association 1t gave
him great pleasure to welcome TO
old Kennebec the members OF the
Maine Association.
In his response. DR.. Mason ex-
pressed the pleasure OF the pnysi-
cams AT meeting in the city and the
hope that all might derive pron'
from the sessions here.
DR.. william B. Cults OF Provi-
dence. r. l.. was introduced as
visiting delegate and gave TINS
unique greeting: II bring to you the
Greetings from the smallest ana
wettest state in the Union 70 the
largest and driest state in New Eng
land He stated that the fact thaI
he had formerly resided in Name
made il especially enjoyable Tor MN
to attend the convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-30

Members OF the Winthrop Street
Baptist church and Sunday school en-
jeyed their annual picnic and outing
Tuesday at Island Park. The party
about IS in number. left on a special
electric car at 10 A ". 4 baseball
game between two teams ricked from
the boys was a feature Of the pro-
gram At noon ali sat down to a pic
mic dinner which proved 2 real feast.
and ice cream and cake were also
served. In the afternoon the party
took . trip down the lake in the
launch OF Capt. r. y. PeTnette. and
returned to take the special car lsav-
ing the park at $50 for Augusta.
Each andevery person in the party
reported a delightful time. The mem
bers OF the Roger Williams Club OF
the church left at P. II. for Her
seys Island. where at the cottage Of
Mrs. Harold Partridge they had pic
ME supper and passed a most enjoy
able evening with games and dancing.
returning 10 their homes late in the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-30
Revenue Tax To
bathing Establishments

Collector of Internal Revenue Leon
Q. Tehbetts. Tuesday, received a com
munication from William NJ. VII
ilams, commissioner of internal rev
enue at Washington, saying that the
tax does not apply where the man
asement of a bathing establishment
makes no charge for admission to the
building or Enclosure within which a
swimming pool is located. and no
charge for admission to the pool. but
makes a charge OF a certain amount
for the use~of a bathing suit. towel
locker and other equipment TO each
person desiring to swim.
The tax applies only in cases
where the charge for a swim" is
primarily for admission to the buiId-
ing or Enclosure in which the pool is
located or for admission to the pool
proper. persons not paying the same
or other specific admission charge
not being allowed to enter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-30

speed in the work they have chosen.
For we who remain, readjustment and
settlement into the routtne IL accom-
plished, and the time Is at hand when
we al a society should order our busi-
ness.
L shall. therefore, briefly bring TO
your notice matters that believe
should have your attention during
these meettngR
The president in his address at the
last annual meeting, made strong
appeal for consideration Of and sug-
gestions upon subjects that should
have the concerted action OF this as
ISOLATION. in order thas your commit
tees might bring before You some defi-
mite outline OF the work to be done
during the year and at the next Leg
islature.
Three have been brought before
county societies and to the attention
of individual members during the
year.. viz:
The Workmen's Compensation
Act" Medical Defense" and The
<iRPOk4laICAt u SOuaky l3S0AGS1 Ia
aminers." The first two will be dealt
with in committee reports and special
papers.
At present the medical examiners
appointments are political and while
SO far as I know the present encum-
bents are men of skill and integrity It
would seem that there should be leg
islative provision for endorsement By
county societies before future appoint
ments be confirmed.
r. would recommend that these be
fully discussed and acted upon IL pos
eible at this meeting.
Medical license and the compulsory
questions that will furnish food for
thought in the future.
The first, the subject Of a paper to
be presented at this session, Is yet
| unsatisfactory in view Of the activt-
ties of advertising licensed quacks and
efforts OF those who do miracles to
obtain the legal right to practice
without education.
The second needs no argument in
its favor. the lessons OF the examining
boards during the war should be SUI
ficient. such an act has been in force
in the Province Of New Brunswick
for year and has already been pro-
ductive Of much good. as. for example.
the initial vaccination Of some thirty
thousand children.
Again let me urge your full consid-
Grafton Of these affairs Of the society,
that some may be finally disposed OF
and others placed in line for action At
future meetings. and. in conclusion.
thank you for the honor conferred
upon me-. assuring you that the duties
of my ONCE. so far as have been able
to perform them. have been a pleas
/ IRE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-30
MAINE MEDICS FR0WN ON LAW
COMPELLING HEALTH INSURANCE
AT 68TH MEETING AT CAPITAL
RESOLUTIONS PASSED

The report of the committee
which has been appointed to bring
in resolutions on the report Of the
committee on legislation. was pre-
sented by the chairman, DR.. D. A.
Robinson of Bangor. A resolution
was passed opposing any move 10
establish compulsory health insur-
ance in this State. Another resolu-
ton passed was that members take
the same stand n regard to chiro-
practors as they have done with os-
teopaths. which is that either they
should go before the board of regis
tration for examination or have a
board Of chiropractors. but be re-
stricted 70 the practice of their own
system. The association also favor
ed the appointment of a chief medi-
cal examiner for the State, who shall
be a trained pathologist and who
shall be notified by the county medi-
cal examiners of any autopsy to be
held and shall have the right 10 be
present and give such advice and
assistance as may be desired by the
medical examiners.
The question of licensing medical
practitioners was brought up in the
discussion OF the resolutions and
several different views on the mat
ter were expressed. Some thought it
should be done by a lay board. large
ly educators. DR.. T. e. Hardy Of
waterviile favored this plan. Others
thought it could be done by the
State Board Of Health.
DR.. w. A. Plummer of Lisbon
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SOMERvILLE

Isaiah withan1 and Mr.. Weston of
Augusta were Tuesday business CALI
ers in town.
George Fuller OF Palermo while en-
pioyed digging away refuse from
undar Colby Bros. mill. struck a nest
Of water snakes and killed Il which
measured from two to three feet long.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bennett OF Au-
gista recently enjoyed fishing trip
in this place. They were guests Of
Mr.. ana Mrs.. william Mcdaniel
Their son. who has been passing
week with his great-grandparsnts, re-
turned home with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. HalIowell. also Ansei
ana Henry Brxnn, all Of Augusta.
passed Sunday in town.
J. L. and A. r Colby were Sunday
visitors Of their parents. Mr. and Mrs.
r. L n. colby Of cooper.s Mills.
Brooks Turner and children Of JEFF
ferson were in town Sunday.
Mrs. f. A. Turner and Miss Marie
went 20 Appleton Saturday 20 visit
Mrs. Turner's sister. Mrs. A. n. ESsh
and family. returning Sunday.
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The Cxiiidren's Excursion

The excursion for the children of
the Maine Children's Home Society
was a success in every way. Though
the day was cloudy. a better one
could not have been selected 10 give
the children a good sea breeze. The
landing was made at Southport.
where Mr.. Henderson met the party
and took them to one of his cottages.
The splendid lunch prepared by Mrs.
George Gay and her helpers was i'm
rnediately served The boat ride Ger
tainiy gave the children an excellent
appetite. and they did not fail to do
justice to the bounteous provision
made
The Maine Children's Home So
ciety wish TO express their hearty
appreciation of this favor to the All
s>ista, Gardiner and Boothbay Steam
snip Company. 70 Mrs. Griffin, for
soliciting funds. and to Mrs. Gay and
all others who kindly contributed.
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The Christian and Missionary Al
lance


The meetings of the Christian ann
Missionary Alliance Tuesday after
noon and evening were most helpful
and instructive under the direction
of Misses West and Bernhard.
Miss West spoke enthusiastically
of her call to the work of a mis-
sIonary when yet very small girl
not yet in her teens she traced to
the present date what had been
Gods plan for her in life culnainat-
ing in her training course at Nyack.
N Y, and her appointment as mis-
sionary to India, the outfit for which
trip Is now being put in readiness.
She IS a most engaging speaker of
pleasing personality bespeaking for
her most promising and profitable
career.
Miss Bernhard proved an interest
ing and instructive speaker taking
for her subject Gods Roll of Hon
or" and depicting the Faith OF the
Prophets of Israel from the be-
ginning OF the Hebrew race to the
Christian Era supporting her subject
with Biblical references which were
very instructive and appreciated.
The duet by Misses PulIen and
Bernhard was well rendered and the
usual number was in attendance and
friends extended their best wishes to
the young people who are soon to
leave US and to start out on their
chosen work IN the missionary field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-30
SIDNEY

Mrs. Herbert Haskell Mrs John
Swift and Mrs. Walter Haskell were
recent guests at birthday party
given Miss Thelma Swift of Augusta.
in honor Of her 18th birthday. Miss
day cakes and a great many presents
Refreshments Of ice cream. cake and
bananas were served.
Frank Bailey was a business caller
in Waterviue Friday.
Mrs Matte Keller and grandson.
Pascal Brann OF Augusta. are the
guests for a few days OF Mrs KeiIer's
son. Merton Drumn1ond. ana family.
Rev. and Mrs. Weston Penn Holman
OF Oakland were calling in town
Wednesday evening and Thursday.
Mrs Clarence Bacon and two chill
dren are the guests Of Mrs. Bacon 5
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cowan
Miss Gertrude Bowman passed the
day "Wednesday as the guest OF Mrs
Ella Cowan Benson.
NJ. II Bailey was a caller IN Oak
land Wednesday.
Charles Cowan of Augusta has been
the guest for a few days Of his sis
ter. Mrs. George Manter. and brother.
Frank Cowan. While here he also at
tended the reception given Mr.. and
Mrs. s. A. Mancer.
r. Eugene Cowan was business
caller in Augusta Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles KinlbaH and
son Harold of walthau1. Mass, were
called here recently by the illness OF
Miss sarah Cottle.
Mrs. Loren Smith and daughter OF
Bath are the guests of her mother,
Mrs. Eliza Berdeen.
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Renort of Nseroieeist

DR.. James A. Spaulding Of Portland
gave a most interesting history OF the
founders OF the Maine Medical asso-
citation and it was the vote Of the
Delegates that the paper be published
as a contribution to the centennial
history Of Maine.
Acting as necrologist. DR.. Spauiding
gave a list Of L. who had died during
the past year. He spoke in part as
follows:
Our list of deceased members this
year is shorter than the average for
many years. and yet in that aborevf-
ated list we note few who were
valuable members of our association.
always working for It's advance and
showing by papers presented and per-
sonal attendance that the idea OF an
association was something more than
a mere word. To these men. the
meeting, together with others. was
stimulating for progress Of all con-
cerned.
The names and places Of medical
labors of our former associates N
medicine were as follows: Felix Bar
rett. westbrook. founder of a hospital
in his place of practice, which remains
a monument to his memory: Thomas
Francis Connenn. Portland. trust
worthy orthopoedist: John Augustus
Donovan. Lewiston. former president
of the association: Selden Frederic
Greene. Scion. fine example of a skill
ful country surgeon: Pearl Benney
Haskell. Bangor. highly skilled in the
care of the mentally unbalanced; Al
bert Gray Howard. Pennington,
clever diagnostician: Hiram Hunt, Jr.
Greenfield. unique in the medical hts
tory Of Maine: Benjamin Franklin
Makepeace. Pennington. a rugged
worker in medicine In spite Of physi-
cal ills: Charles Wesley PiIisbury.
Saco. deeply religious physician: John
Jasper SewalI. Newport. driver in
medicine: John Sopher Walling, Mill
bridge. active in Washington county
work. able son of a capable father:
Edward Cowies. y. S. A.. retired.
efficient officer for the nation in his
active life: Elizabeth Horr. retired
member. widow of DIR. Orrin Horr Of
Lewiston. associated with him in med.
ical practice and an early woman
physician in Maine.
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Matters Of Business

The election of officers cf the asso.
citation will take place this afternoon.
the following committee on nomina-
lions having been appointed by the
pres ident, DR.. Mason. at the Tuesday
session: Chairman. DR.. E. H. Ben
nett. Labec: DR.. z. Y. Gilbert. Port
land: DR.. H w. Garce1on. Lewiston:
Or. A. P. K smith. Bangor: ana DR..
$. J. Beach. Portland.
At a luncheon held Tuesday noon
at the Augusta House it was voted 10
revive the alumni association OF the
old Maine Medical school OF BoNdoin
College. and officers OF lie associa.
ton viii be chosen today.
Clinical Psyehiatry Osn,eessrstisee
The Tuesday afternoon session of
the convention was given over to
clinical psychiatry demonstrations Of
cases at the Augusta state hospital
by the members OF the medical stan
of the hospital under the direction Of
DR.. Forrest c. Tyson. superintendent
OF the hospital. The following papers
were presented: Acute Epidemic I'm.
cephaiitis," DR.. Irving II. Psrdse Of
New York City; Public Health As
poets in Food Poisoning" Professor
Milton J. Roseneau. II. D.. department
OF preventative medicine. Harvard
Medical school. Following the meet
Ing the buildings and laboratories Of
the State department Of health were
open for inspection by the physicians.
and the visiting physicians were shown
through the buildings by rr. Lsvsrett
D Bristol. State commissions of
health. and his assistants. The entire
program Of the afternoon proved most
profitable for the delegates 70 the
The convention sessions will b
brought to close today. Ths. eye
and ear section OF the association Will
have lunch today at the Ausussa
Country Club house and win listen TO
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KENTS HILL

: Mas Francis A. Davis left last
week for her summer vacation one
PASSED a few days with the family OF
professor H. E. Trefethen in Water
vile. after which she went TO Boston
and Mount Hermon. Mass. While
away she will visit other friends in
that state.
Mrs. w. F. Morse returned home
Saturday from Auburn. where she
had been visiting friends for few
days. she also called on friends in
Lewiston and passed a day in Bruins
wick.
Clinton Bailey and family Of All
burn were auto guests Sunday of
Mrs. BaiIey's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Brown. Thsy were ac-
companied by Mr.. Bailey's parents
DR. and Mrs. Bailey.
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Nv ttS .VOUtu0
A fitting end OF the first days visit
OF the medical men Of Maine n the
Capital City was the entertainment
which was given Tuesday evening at
the Opera house under the able direc-
ton OF Manager Appieby. The MEM
bsrs OF the Maine Medical Associa-
ton. men and women ana near rela-
ttyes and invited guests witnessed a
very pleasing performance, including
moving pictures and vaudeville acts
which were procured especially for
this occasion.
The Henderson sisters in a dancing
and singing act. coming direct from
Ksith's theatre. were very enthusiast
icaily received and THAR act was very
much enjoyed. Another act which
was included IN the evenings show WAS
an animal act. the feature number
which wall be shown during the last
OF this week at Music hall in Lewis
ton. II 10 the Taylor. Howard and
Them troupe and they had trains
dogs and an ant eater.
A single reel comedy entitled Tire
Trouble" one Of those clever black
and white cartoon movies. made the
doctors laugh and perhaps see the
funny side Of their own tire troubles
A Kinosram was another picture and
the feature picture Of this part Of the
SHOW was May Allison In walk 'oss."
. six-Fsel story. Four hundred invi-
tatfons were issued 10 the Tuesday
evening entertainment. The commit
tee in charge OF the entertainment was
composed Of the .officers OF the Ken
neoec Association. including DIR. q. w
Coombs. Dr. r. w. Badger. Dr.. n. e
Thompson and DIR. $. J. Beach.
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attendance at the sessions Of the
Maine Medical Association and wom-
en- doctors included the members Of
the party which enjoyed ride to the
National Soldiers Home al Togus
Tuesday afternoon. A band concert
was one OF the pleasing parts OF the
program OF this delightful place. A
tour of the Home was very much en-.
toyed by the ladies'.
This forenoon there viii be q coffee
at II o'clock at the Aususta Country
Club for the ladies' who are here be-
cause OF the associations meetings.
Following the coffee the ladies will
enjoy motoring about the city and
the vicinity. being guests Of local la
dies.
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.DOLLARD IN
AUGUSTA. JULY 7-9

wednesday and Thursday. JuIv
9TH and Sth have been fixed as DoI,
lar Days in Augusta. Thirty ho,,sa
wives and others who have No.,
a"aauns these days can now plan ac-
coroingiy. Merchants are now bus
iiy making up their copy and So.
iecting the dollar specials and bar.
gain hunters will soon be 'wised,, Mn
on what the various stores win have
to offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-30

rcUlar platform raised about
Z 1ehes from the ground has been
ztsa at the corner of Water and
rye streets for the berent Of the
zac officer ana also OF the public
aces the traffic officer IN a better
Ston 20 see Up and down the
-'ss1. and his signals may be seen
ne easily BY the drivers of teams
C agtomooiles passing at that corner.
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y g. Z. Ward accompanied by Mrs.
ara arrived at their home in this
I4esday, having notored from
'r Kent Mrs. Ward is leaving for
.e-s each in a few days. where she
'a senall until September.
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auth Fusion OF Ea,toor, W

--1tn Fusion OF Eastport was
'H'tte1 % the~Angusta General hos
.-a a tuesday fes. surgical treat
a' ara Freedom yhson of VIM
-''ep VAS admitted for recicai treat
asaS, Patients dischar9op Tuesday
.''1tAe HoEpital were Da4nl Powell
aA.and. following surgAats treat
..s'i Mrs Eva Day anu ba who
.'7-rued 10 their home at CIiut
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1e Helping Hand Sewing Circle
j meet Thursday afternoon with
g. ? l. Mckay, Eastern avenue.
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SHOP NOTES

Native Strawberries from the Len
Test farm have arrived at z. Locke's
and are selling fast at low prices.
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Wednesday, June 90. 1920.
LOCALS

1HTaa Bragg has returned from a
a.ng trip = the Dead River region
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Falls. former member OF the Legis-
lature. thought that the examining
board should simply lay stress on
the fundamentals for practitioner
and then let him practice whatever
he chooses. sosteopathy. homeopathy,
allopathy. chiropractory or Christian
Science. He said that he was not
sure, always. just what a case need
ed ana il IL should prove in the dis
tant future that osteopathy was bet
ter than his school. he and others
might adopt it some day. He OPP
posed putting the power of licensing
into the hands Of the public health
department
Suppose the Governor who should
be elected some DAY should be a
Christian Scientist and he would
probably appoint a man Of the same
faith at the head OF the health de-
partment and then l believe some of
the licenses of some of the regular
physicians might be revoked" said
DR.. Plummer
DR.. F. y. Whittier of the Maine
Medical school expressed doubts on
the efficiency of any lay board TO
pass on the qualifications of physic-
ians. stating that IT seemed to him
that such d board would be too aca-
demic.
Presidents Address
DR. H B. Mason of Calais. presi-
dent of the association. in his an
rual address spoke in particular re-
garding the appointment OF county
medical examiners. suggesting that
medical examiners be endorsed by
the county societies before future
appointments are made. He spoke
in part as follows:
Chance and change have, as ever.
been busy during the year that is
passed. We miss familiar faces. We
greet the new and youthful. Some by
reason of infrmities of age or Ills Of
body have retired from the activities
OF professional life: to them we give
salute in tribute TO work we'll done,
Others rest from their labors. and we
pause for moment--in silent renlem-
brance. as we bid them farewell. To
the youth we give a hail and god
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Aeliey's Syncopation Kids. L5b,r -
A. Gardiner. Friday evening. sa
None. 0anto. marimba. novelties. N
Jn3o- iiyI -
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avn Party on Cony High school
go ny Girls' Community Club,
y NaAesday. June 30 at 7.3o P. NJ.
-,- 4se or rain al City hall. Re-
- saHinents. fortune teilers. grab
paE eostume pageant. Admission
&C jn2sd3t
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--oad Of fresh cod. bake. poild6k.
a<i!nu1 ana nackerel at Stons &
e3operz wharf. iunesqd1ts
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In the Essninn

an address by DR.. Allen Greenwood of
Boston.
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ora w. Lewis' Hairdresssnr Parior
90 oe closed from June Is to July
tune26d5ts
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ne deatherdeil Tea shop viii re-
= Monday, Jutge 18th. Jures6d3t
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LOCAL NOTICE

ASHER WANTED Call
q FORMS Shoe store. ia