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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Fined $500 and Given Two Months
in Jail in Four Cases-Respondent
Appeals - Peter La Pierre Of Au-
susta Found Guilty Of Common
Nuisance
Sentences were handed out by
Judge Fred Emery Beane in four
cases against b. Earl Bither. a
prominent Augusta druggist, for in
Engagements of the prohibitory law at
the Tuesday session of the Kennebec
county superior court. On the four
cases Bither was fined $500 and
given a straight Jail sentence of two
months. with six months additional
in Jail if fine and costs are not paid.
On an unlawful possession case. in
which Bither was found guilty at
this term of the court, he was fined
500 and costs of $25 and given two
months in Jail. with six months addi-
tional in Jail if fine and costs are not
paid. On a liquor nuisance. he was
fined $500 and costs of $25 and given
60 days in JAIL with six months addi-
tional If fine and costs are not paid.
In the fourth case, common null
sance, Bither was fined $1,000 and
given 60 days in Jail, with six months
additional in Jail if fine and costs are
not paid. In the last three cases
the Jail sentences were eliminated
upon the payment of fine and costs.
In all Of the cases except the I'M
lawful possession case, b. F. Maher,
counsel for the respondent, withdrew
the plea of not guilty and filed de-
murrers. and the cases will probably
be argued at the December term of
the law court. The unlawful possess
sion case goes to the law court upon
exceptions by counsel. In two of the
cases Bither was placed under $500
bonds, and in the other two cases,
under $1,000 bonds. Before sentences
were passed. Judge B. F. Maher at
torney for Bither. made a strong plea
that clemancy be shown in the cases
County Attorney Sanborn pointed
out that respondent had been before
the court on previous occasions, and
that he had been given his chance by
the court.
Judge Beane's Statement
In passing sentsnce upon Bither,
Judge Beane spoke as follows:
II said in another case this morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22
Other Sentences Handed Out

In a number of other criminal
cases Judge Beane imposed sentences
at the Tuesday session. In the
cases of State VS.. Frederick L. Hop
kins and Harry Hopkins Of Augusta,
charged with unlawful possession of
liquor. and of State VS.. same re-
spondents. charged with illegal
transportation of liquor Attorney
Maher withdrew plea of not guilty
and filed demurrers. In each Of the
two cases, sentences were imposed
upon each respondent of fine of
$780, costs of $25, two months in Jail
and if fines and costs not paid, six
months additional in Jail, and both
respondents were placed upon pro-
baton upon the payment of fine and
costs
James l.. Boyle of Waterville ap-
peared as counsel for respondent in
the case of State VS.. Joseph Cou-
chene of Waterville, charged with il
legal keeping of intoxicating liquors.
Plea of not guilty was withdrawn
and plea of nolo contendere was en-
tered. Judge Reane imposed sem
tence upon Couchene of a fine of 500
and costs of $25 and two months in
jail. and respondent was placed in
probation on the payment of costs.
Case against Philip Dutille of
Waterville, charged with illegal pos
session. was continued upon the pay
ment of costs of s25 James L.
Boyle was counsel for Dutille.
Alec Doyon of Augusta was given
sentence in two cases, for illegal
keeping of Intoxicating liquors and
for common nuisance. E. r. Maher
was counsel for Doyon. In the
former case. Judge Beane imposed
sentence of a fine Of 500 and costs
of S25 and two months in Jail. and
respondent was placed on probation
on the payment of costs. In the
other case. the sentence was a fine
of $3.50 and costs of s25, and respon-
dent was put on probation on pay
ment of costs.
In the case against Wallace Curtis
of Augusta. charged with single
sale. B. F. Maher was counsel for re-
spondent, Plea of not guilty was
withdrawn and plea of nolo conten-
dere was entered. The case was con-
tinued for sentence. respondent fur
nishing bonds in the sum of $500 for
his appearance.
In the case Of State VS.. Ernest w
York, charged with rape. that charge
was mol pressed by County Attorney
Sanborn. and respondent pleaded
nolo contendere to the charge of as
sault. Judge Beane imposed SEN
tence upon York of eight months in
Jail.
State vs.. Peter La Pierre
In the case of State VS. Peter La
Pierre of Augusta, charged with COM
mon nuisance, Burleigh Martin of Au-
gusta appeared as counsel for respon-
dent The case was tried before a
specially drawn jury composed of A.
j. Wing. Monmouth; George Knowl-
ton. Vassalboro; F. Otis Abbott Wins
low; d. Saunders Patterson. Augusta;
Guy Marsh. Windsor; Edwin Getchell,
Vassalboro: Elmer E. Smith. Wins
low; Bertelle G.. Stevens. Oakland:
Frank S. Hersom, Oakland: Charles
w. WIxon. Winslow; n. B. Fuller,
Wayne; Fred A. Osborne. Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

ing l had never imposed Jail punish
ment upon any respondent the first
time he came before the court.
LAS L remember Mr.. Bither this is
the fourth time that there have been
matters against him in this court
since 1911. l was assured by coun-
sell honestly, counsel believed he was
absolutely right in asking for elem
ency and in asking that Mr. Bither
should not be sent to Jail. And /
was assured, at least by the attitude
of Mr.. Bither, that the promises
made by counsel, that counsel was
warranted in making those promises.
that if the court exercised some
clemency that there would be no
more coming to this court on infrac-
tons of the prohibitory law.
Sentences are two-foId, for the
purpose % punishment, and for the
purpose of lettering not only the re-
fspondent but others from doing SINH
lar acts. My sentence and my lack
of punishment the last time neither
deferred nor has prohibited in this
matter.
Il understand, think fully. and l
think appreciate fully the position
OF Mr.. Bither in this community, and
l think 1 appreciate fully the posi-
ton that this community has taken
in this matter, and l am frank to say
that the position of some men. not
only in the City of Augusta but in
the city of Hallowell and the city of
Gardiner. has astonished the court.
While the court realizes that it is a
pubic servant in the passing Of
sentence upon any respondent here
the court feels that in passing that
sentence he is the servant of his own.
conscience only. The rights of the
citizens are to be protected, and the
rights of the respondents are to be
protected at all times, and undue in
or against-and it has been equal in
this caSe-I say undue influence,
both for and against respondents is
to be regretted and is to be criticized.
Il can remember the time in this
court when the prohibitory laws
were being enforced and sentences
were being passed, and while there
no no open influence apparent. yet.
these seats were filled with citizens,
who by their presence suggested to
the presiding justice that when an
indictment in a liquor matter was
i{ound that the respondent should be
punished. That to me is influence
| which is to be criticized. The court
was not influenced by it. ! believe.
in a single case. The practicng at
torneys could see it. and it was com
mented upon. And the public have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22
SSeaking Of spuds

In one of the display windows Of
the Swift & Turner company on
Tuesday was observed a trio Of some
of the best looking potatoes that
have been seen in these parts for
some time. The tubers are labeled:
"Spaulding Rose variety. weight
"a pounds. Raised by B. r. Viles,
West River road" The "murphies" are
big. inviting looking and look as If
they might be solid to the heart
Now that the topic Of conversation
is potatoes-the eagle eyed report
or spied Tuesday in his rambles an
other species Of spuds in a display
window Of the Brooks Hardware
store. This second one was one huge
potato onto which are grown six
quite good sized ''starchers" Having
exhausted synonyms Of the potato
family, we will cease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22
Big Pageant to Be
Presented at the
w. G.. I. u. Convention

The Power Behind the Throne" a
pageant including fully 100 people.
will be presented on Wednesday
evening. Sept. 90, at the City hal, in
connection with the State conven-
ton of the W. c. T. u. which will be
held in this city. Included in the
cast of characters will be MANY who
have already appeared with much
success in home productions and this
part OF the convention promises to ba
Of much interest. Another delightful,
feature of the convention is the at
npme which Mrs. Milliken. wife OF
Governor Carl E. Milliken. will give.
on the afternoon Of Tuesday, Sent ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22
AMUsEME NTs
GILBERT AND @liUln'S

GILBERT AND 8iIvMS
Mercy Comic Opera, "Rudcissors," the
Most Ms.edious and Funniest
Burlssque Of al Time
Coming 10 the Opera House
Thursday Eve. Sept. 80
The Boston English Opera Com
pany with its New York cast, Broad
way chorus and special orchestra
give such an excellent Interpretation
Of ''Ruddigore" that predictions are
being made that it will run a full
year when 1t starts its Boston en-
gagement. From the principals to
the least conspicuous member Of the
chorus hard and conscientious team
work is their watchword.
The leading actors and singers in
"Ruddigore" include Dan Marble as
Robin Oakapple. the guileless and
diffident youth who by the treachery
of the simple sailorman. Richard
Dauntless, played by George Bogues,
is compelled to turn himself into a
wicked baron. Mr.. Marble interprets
the role with a notable skill and I'M
Outstanding. George Bogues makes
himself a rollicking salt in appear
ance and manner and gives de-
lightful characterization of the part.
Marionne Godbout is the artless
maiden whose wisdom is derived
from a most convenient book of ETH
quette, and her acting makes the
character wholly Elusive and her
singing demonstrates her to be a
genuine operate artist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22
New Demonstrators,
Miss Helen l.. Clark
at Work This Week

The kennebec Farm Bureau has in
Miss Helen L. Clark. the newly ap-
pointed county demonstration, a most
efficient worker She comes here to
take the place Of Miss Helen Lyman
and took up her new duties this
week. her first meeting being Tues.
day in company with Miss Rosalind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

The last OF the old four wheel ell
ectric cars, for many years past
deemed useless by the general public
having served their purpose during
the early life Of the road, was strip
ped at the car barn Tuesday. For q
month past workmen have been at
work demolishing the lot WHICH con-
sisted of some six cars. The bodies
will within a few days be burned, the
wheels and runningi apparatus al
ready having been removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

The usual swimming class for G'r'e
was held yesterday with an increased
attendance and with unusual inter's''
Announcement has been made FOR q
Kite contest which will be held at i'e
muster grounds in about three week.
Already many have signified TIER III
tention of competing. 1t is planheu
to offer to the winners fine blue MN
kite for a prize. Now everybodH se'
busy and make this affair, the nv
of its kind. a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

M. Jewett, the State leader Of home
demonstration agents and c. A. Day.
the county agent. Tuesday. Miss
Clark met the members Of the wom-
ems division of the Farmingdale and
the Chelsea Farm Bureaus.
Miss Clark is a graduate Of Con-
necticut Agricultural college, class
1919. She has had considerable ex-
perience in club work having had
charge of garden and canning clubs
and also having had charge Of war
gardens. e. .......... ..t ,-, I'D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Lawrence M. Morton of this. city
has resigned his position as clerk
on the Augusta Post office staff. He
left with Fred Malcolm a few days
ago for Detroit, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

William Chadwick has purchased
the house and lot on lower State
street formerly occupied and owned
by John Bidwell and was busy Tues
day moving in his household effects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

at the Blaine mansion at oc.ocs
AT this time the ladies who will Of
here in attendance at the State con-
vention will avail themselves NJ tn'
hospitality offered by Mrs. Mllhken'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Frank Cheney with his brother
Herbert. who is a guest at his home
in this city. from Iowa. left Tuesday
for Bangor. where they will visit for
while the scene Of their boyhood
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Ham of Farm
ington have been recent guests at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy French
on lower State street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Gerald Wardwell of the Towle
pharmacy on Cony street leaves this
morning for short stay with friends
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Calanthe Lodge, No. so, K. OF p.
will hold their first meeting after the
summer vacation this evening at the
usual hour. AS business of special
importance will be considered a full
attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Miss M. P. Partridge of this city
and Miss Danforth Of Gardiner have
gone to Port Clyde, where they will
pass a few days with friends and
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs Earle Foster. togeth-
er with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lishness.
plan passing the winter at Jackson
Vile. Fla. They will leave sometime
within the next three weeks. making
the trip in Mr.. Fosters touring car
and returning here in the early spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Postmaster and Mrs. Frederic w.
Plaisted and Col. and Mrs. W. H.
Williams left Monday morning in
Mr.. Plaisted's automobile on a sew
eral days trip to Jackman and vi
cinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

1t is understood that DR.. Mary E.
Coughlin has leased for the winter
the Bowditch house on Grove street
Her mother plans making her home
with her daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

w. W. Blake, superintendent of
traffic for the A. & X. Electric road,
was in the city Tuesday from Lew
iston on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

visiting relatives and friends in this
city. in Rumford and in Phillips. has
returned to her home IN Livermore
Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

William Fits left Tuesday morn
ing on a few days business trip to
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Picard and lit
tie daughter Marguerite OF this city
were in Winslow and North Vassalboro
Monday visiting relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Caleb A. Lewis Of Waterville was d
visitor Tuesday afternoon in the city,
coming down by automobile and bring
ing a party Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Mrs. George F. Gannett Of this city
has gone to Bangor to visit friends
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Charles Hisler Of Willow street
was a business visitor at Jefferson,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Littlefield Of
this city have returned from Monroe,
where they visited his parents and also
attended the Monroe fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Mrs. Sarah Morang Of Gardiner is
making an extended visit with her
granddaughter, Mrs. ]. B. Farrell in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Stnnan e. woodman Of Machias.
sheriff Of Washington county. was
business caller Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Miss Eunice Hoyt has arrived from
Monroe and will be engaged as a teach
er in this City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Hanks have
arrived home after two weeks visit
with relatives In Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Gordon Of Clin-
ton have been here for few days re-
Gently, visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Attorney General Guy. H. Sturgis ar
rived Tuesday afternoon in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

Miss Pansy Moffatt Of Philadelphia
is a guest at the home Of her sister.
Mrs. L. ID. Lakewood, 16 Melville
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22

John Lessor of whitefield vas
business visitor in the city. TussdaSs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

George w. Field OF Odkiahu WdS II
town Tuesday on law business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-22
SUPERIOR COURT
B. E. Bither Sentenced
at Tuesday Session

Fined $500 and Given Two Months
in Jail in Four Cases-Respondent
Appeals - Peter La Pierre Of Au-
susta Found Guilty Of Common
Nuisance
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-11-11
LIVE STOCK PAVIllONS

"The building of a community live
stock pavilion is an expression of co
operative effort. 1t stands as a monu
ment of the industry, but it is even
more than that to its builders" says
Harry J. Boyts, assistant county agent
leader in the extension division at
State college.
THE men who finance and construct
such a building learn to work together
for their common interest. The sue.
cess of the undertaking must neces-
sarily be followed by continued co
operation. Since the first public sale
pavilion was erected at Mitchell in
1904, the idea has spread until there
are now % community sales pavilions
in the state, built at an average cost
of $13,7S7. Many more livestock asso.
Citations are being formed for the pur-
pose Of financing and building sale
pavilions.
The county farm bureaus have been
active in the organization and fnanc-
ing of practically all Of these pa
vilions. These community enter
prises have given a great stimulus
to the industry" says Mr.. Boyts.
South Dakota promises to be one Of
the leading states in improving it's
livestock, which is the basis of an
economical and sound agriculture.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-11-11

Moved bin Of B. H. Ringle be al
lowed and warrant drawn for same.
On roll call Flittie. Mathews and
Ray voting aye, motion carried.
Moved that November 90, 1920, at
500 O'Clock p. m, at the council
rooms, be fixed as the time and place
for receiving open competition or auc-
ton bids for the sale OF the 500, 600
bond issue authorized by the special
election, held November 2, 1920, and
that three weeks notice thereof be
given by the mayor and auditor.
On roll call Flittie, Mathews and
Ray voting aye, motion carried.
On motion the board adjourned.
T. |. FIittie,
Attest: Mayor
G. II. Stoddart, City Auditor.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-11-11

justment. The increased costs Of fuel
and the diminishing supplies OF our
fuel reserves necessitate what the
federal reserve board believes to be
much more energetic action IL in
dustrial conditions are to be made
safe for the coming winter" Water
power is about to have a new certif-
cate as a national asset, and the
! United States is going TO make a late
start in utilizing Of this means OF
affecting a saving in the manner of
producing its energy, which it is con
fdentally predicted can be accom-
plished to the extent Of one billion
dollars a year.
Little Cuba wallowed in its wealth
while sugar was pivoting in prices.
But the moment the stills were
knocked from under the fictitious
prices of that commodity, Cuba run
up the white flag, and it was neces-
sary for the president of the repub'
lie to declare a moratorium until De
cember /, in order to keep the coun.
try from going IN the toboggan.
The big story of Cuba is identical
to the small story which exists in
every community Of our own land
Institutions which have made more
money in a single year than they had
ever made before in a dozen years,
cannot see their way clear to lower
prices and to help the country to re-
store itself to its normal conditions.
This is doubly hard if it makes ii
necessary to sell the stock Of goods
on hand at actual cost, or below cost.
Nevertheless, the sad news is dawn
ing, and even the profteers are be-
ginning to understand hat the boom
days are over, and that they must
adopt the methods of far-seeing indus.
trial leaders who declare that it is
high time to return to the conserva.
tive standards in trade and industry.
Kentucky once led in hemp produc-
ton, but has turned to lore prof1ta-
BILE crops and ~relinQuished the lead
to Wisconsin, according to the United
States department of agriculture. The
Badger state cultivated 1000 acres,
half the country's total, this year, fol
lowed by Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio
and California, with Kentucky sixth.
In 1920, 5000 acres of fax were cul-
tivated in the United States, as
against 5000 acres in 1919, the United
States department of agriculture esti-
mates. Wisconsin, Minnesota. Michi-
gan and the willamette Valley of Ore,
gon lead in production. The 1920 crop
is valued at s. 1900, 900.
1t is estimated that 3,357,62 men
who served in the army are entitled
to Victory medals, but 10 date only
1924, or about ten per cent Of the
number have applied.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-11-11
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
City Hall, City of BrOOkings.
Novapb ar Z 1000

City Hall, City of B~rOokings.
November s, 1920.
The city commission met in regular
session with Mayor T. |. Flittie, Com
missioners Mathews and Ray present
The minutes of the last regular
meeting were read and approved.
The commission convened itself into
a canvassing board for the purpose OF
canvassing the returns of the special
election held November ,, 1920.
The election returns were returned
with the poll book sealed up by the
Judges Of the election and were opened