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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
The Last Surviving
Grandchild of a
Declaration Signer

Newport, r. l.. Aug. 11.-Henri-
eta Claiming Ellery of this city
has the distinction of being the last
surviving grandchild of a signer of
the Declaration of Independence.
Ellery.
Miss Ellery was born April 8, 1888,
and has lived her entire life in
Newport. Neither she nor her sis
ter Mary, long since deceased. ever
married. For a great many years
they made their home in the Ell
lery homestead on Thames street,
the home of their grandfather but
this house is no longer standing.
The Newport chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton is named after this signer of
the Declaration of Indepe ndence. 1t
was at the invitation of Miss Ell
lery that the chapter was formed in
this house in 1896. She has always
been deeply interested in the chap
ter and kept up her active mem ber-
ship in it, attending all meetings, as
long as her health permitted.
The trunk that William Ellery
took with him from Newport to
Washington when he went there to
sign the Declaration is in possession
of the d. A. r. chapter, a gift from
the Misses Ellery
Opposite the old homestead the
family owned a three-cornered piece
of land, at the apex of which stood
the Liberty Tree. A few years ago
Miss Ellery presented this land to
the city for park purposes. It has
been improved. beautifed and the
city has honored the donor by chris
tening it "Ellery Park"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
New Corporations


The following new corporations, or
ganized under the laws of Maine, have
had their articles of incorporation APP
proved by the Office of the attorney
general:
Union Rubbes Company, Inc. or
ganized Aug. s az Calais CAPITAL
stock. 100000; of which s450.00O is
common and $4,000 is preferred:
nothing paid in: par value, $40; shares
subscribed. 3. President and treas
urer, Charlotte l.. Lello, Calais; clerk,
Harold H. Murchie. Calais; directors,
Charlotte L. Lello, Frederick S. Twiss
and Harold H Murchie, all of Calais.
Purposes. the wholesale manufactur-
ing and dealing in boots. shoes. rub
bers, shoes, etc; and other legitimate
business Approved Aug 9,
Baldwin Doherty Co, organized
Aug. at Houlton. Capital stock.
5000 all common; nothing paid in:
par value, 500: shares subscribed. 8.
President and clerk W. d. Baldwin.
Houlton; treasurer, d. f. Doherty,
Houlton; directors. w D. Baldwin. d.
F. Doherty and r. V. Doherty, all of
Houlton- Purposes. TO deal in real
estate; potatoes and all other yepe-
tables and farm produce: commercial
fertilizer. farm machinery, automo-
biles and supplies; horses. cattle,
sheep, etc. Approved Aug. 10.
The Portable Saving Co. organized
Aug at Rockland. Capital stock,
/ $4,000; all common; paid in, $500;
par value, 800; shares subscribed. 5.
President, Everett l.. Spear, Rockfand;
clerk and treasurer, Wallace f. Spear,
Rockland; directors, Everett L. Spear.
Wallace f. Spear and Erwin NJ. Smear.
all of Rockland. Purposes. running
portable mills and the saving and
manufacturing of lumber of all kinds.
Approved Aug. 10.
Brooks Hotel Corporation. organized
Aug. at Naples. CAPITAL stock
100000; of which $4,000 is common
and $4,000 is preferred; paid in. $500:
par value, 500; shares subscribed, }
common. President. Clifford H.
Brooks. Naples; treasurer. Frank r.
Brooks, Naples; clerk. George NJ Dav
Naples; directors, the above. Pur-
poses, general hotel business and
any other lawful business Approved
Aug 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12

papers may be preserved in the IL
brary archives.
The tissue paper used in the
process is imported from Japan,
where it is made by hand. 1t is APP
piled with rice paste, and adds only
one-t housandth of an inch to an in
dividual sheet, making volume
about one inch thicker than it would
be ordinarily.
The paper problem is acute only
in the case of papers printed on
ground pulp stock" continued Mr..
Gutenberg.
Papers of the present period are
certain of complete disinte grafton
within a short time. Paper makers
could make better stock If the
pressure for speed was not so great
and more time could be taken to
wash the chlorine and other bleach
ing elements from the pulp. But
makers must keep their cost down
and that usually means a weaken
ing of quality
Mr.. LydenLerg said that extensive
experiments with chemical solutions
put on new stock by spray or brush
had failed because no chemical
treatment would patch up torn
sheets nor fill in broken spots. The
use of chiffon. or thin light silk,
also failed to come up to the tests
made with the Japanese paper.
Experiments are being continued
at the library, Mr.. Gutenberg said,
with the hope that some still bet
ter process of preservation may be
found. He said experiments also
were being made with an American
manufactured tissue paper.
I'VE may also use this method to
preserve old books" he added, las
it will work out the same there as
with the newspapers
The New York method. Mr.. Ly-
denberg said. is now used by Chi
cago newspaper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
The 10th Annual
of the 18th Maine

Portland, Me, Aug. 1.-THE 10th
annual reunion of the 10Th Maine
Regimental Association took place
yesterday at the Dunscroft, Dunstan
corner, As attending from all parts
of the State. A shore dinner was
served at noon, after which the an
nual business meeting was held.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, NJ. NJ. Smart, Fryeburgc
first vice president, n. L. Holt, Will
mington, Mass; second vice presi-
dent, William G.. Fernald, Hollis;
third vice president, Charles Town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Dancing Contest
At Island Park

Tonight at Island Parks popular
dancing pavilion, the much talked Of
checker board dancing contest will
be held, beautiful silver loving cup
to be awarded to the lucky couple
This unusual innovation has proved
to be one of the best attractions ever
inaugurated among the dancing pub
lie, and 4 large gathering of the clan
are looked for this evening.
Bert Meyer and his syncopating
jazz fiends. have taken the place by
storm, with their wonderful rhythm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Public Utilities Decisions
In Several Accident Cases

The Public Utilities Commission
has rendered decisions, after inves-
tigation, in several recent fatal ac-
cidents of public utilities employees,
including the following:
Roland lachance Of Lewiston
The commission says that the
death of Roland Iachance, the
1-year- old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Lachance OF Lewiston, was caused
on July 80 last by an improperly
charged wire. The boy was instant
ly killed while playing on a guy wire
that had become accidentally con-
nected with a line wire of high ten
says:
Two 11,000-volt lines and one
2,2OO-volt line of the Androscoggin
Electric Co. pass along East Avenue
in Lewiston, and at the place of the
accident, near 81 East Avenue, a guy
WIRE extends from the pole to the
ground, placed there originally by
reason of the special construction
of the telephone lines on the poles
OF the power company. This tele-
phone line had been changed and
was not being used at the time of
the accident, but the guy wire for
some unknown reason had been left
although not in use. When this
construction was put in, the guy was
protected by box. and the wires
at this pole were grounded. but at
the time nf tho pn l. i
become broken, and the wire was
not properly grounded.
The Lachance boy and some
other children were playing along
the street and the little boy at
tempted to swing upon this guy wire.
In some way. probably because the
wires were too slack, the guy wire
became connected with the high ten
sion wires just as the child was
swinging upon it, and he received a
shock which killed him instantly.
This accident was occasioned by an
improperly maintained wire The
condition of this wire was such that
II became menace to the public
and actually caused the death of
this child. We can see no reason
why this wire was permitted to re-
main there at all after its period
OF use had ended. but certainly if it
was to remain there, it should have
been properly maintained. and not
permitted to become a menace to
the public
John Young Of Waite
John Young of Waite. aged IL.
was instantly killed July %, 1921
near Onawa Station on the Canadian
Pacific, when a freight train on
which he was riding was derailed.
he being caught between two cars.
Ehe cause Of the accident has
not been definitely ascertained, but
an inspection of the wrecked cars
disclosed the fact that the male
casting at the east end of one of the
coal cars was loose Some of the
riNets were missing, and the fiange
OF one of the wheels of another car
was%broken. Mr.. J. H Boyle, super
lntendent, expresses the opinion that
the loose casting was the cause of
the derailment, and that the broken
wheel was caused by the accident.
Members of the train crew state
mat they had no knowledge that
these three men were attem pting to
rue on their train, although they
Say that they are often troubled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Insurance Department

Insurance Commissioner G. Wal
don Smith has been invited to adj
dress the convention of the Fire
Marshals' Association of North
America to be held at Chattanooga
Tenn, Sept %, "a and 25. The sub
ject assigned to Commissioner Smith
is Should All Fires be Investigated
and Should Fire MarShals Approve
Adjustments Before Final Payment
is Made"
Commissioner Smith has also been
invited to make an address before
the citizens of South Portland in re
gard to the fire Apparatus to be pur-
chased by that city.
Commissioner Smith has accepted
both invitations, and il unable to
personally attend the convention in
Tennessee. will submit a paper pre-
senting his views on the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Warning About Smoking and
Building Fires in the Woods

The Maine Forestry District is taking
every known precaution against a
repetition of the forest fires situation
that has so far this year been so dan
gcrous and expensive, not only to the
property owners but to the State. 1t
is just now sending word to all its
chief wardens printed warnings to all
people not to smoke or build fires in
or near the woods. These notices Will
be posted in conspicuous places. in
the open, hotels and other places
where they cannot fail to meet the
attention of summer visitors and
others in or about the woods and it is
hoped that the warning will be strict
ly observed. The forest commissioner
says:
The drought in the State still
seems to be such as to necessitate
prompt and vigorous action in bring
ing the situation home to tourists and
guides and other persons likely to go
into the woods"
The notices should be seen and read
by everyone. They say:
Danger. During the present drought
all persons are warned not to smoke
or to build fires in or near the woods.
The woods are now so dry that the
slightest spark may start a confag ra-
ton that will sweep the State. The
kindling of fire on land belonging to
another without the consent of the
owner, IS forbidden by law under
penalty Of fine or imprisonment"
Section Is Chapter 80. Revised
Statutes reads:
whoever kindles fire. on land not
his own, without consent of the owner
forfeits So if such fire spreads and
damages the property of others. he
forfeits not less than $40 or more
than $500. and, in either case. he shall
stand committed until fine and costs
are paid. or he shall be imprisoned
not more than three years"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Auburn Water Bonds Hearing

A hearing has been ordered by the
Public Utilities Commission to take
place at the office of the commission
at Augusta, Wednesday, Aug. II, at
] P. M. standard time, on the appli-
cation OF the Auburn Sewerage Dis
trict asking for authority to issue,
sell and deliver coupon bonds in the
aggregate principal sum of 100000,
the bonds to be dated Sept. l, 1921,
bearing interest at the rate Of > IL
per cent. per annum, payable semi
annually, and maturing Sept. l, 1911
for the purpose OF making improve
ments and extensions 70 its system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Eliot Alumni Elect
Officers at Reunion

Eliot, Nc, Aug. 11-At the 18th
annual reunion Of the Eliot Academy
Alumni Association Mrs. Laura =
Morrow of Omaha, Neb., was elected
president.
oiiicers chosen were Edward r
Hanscom, Philadelphia; William N
sanborn, Portsmouth, secretary. u
r. Llobey, Eliot, treasurer: Josenb
H. Dixon, Eliot. necrologist; Alexan
ger bennett kittery; Mrs Clara n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12

The regular bi-weekly meeting OF
the Governor and Executive Coun-
Gil will convene at 8 A. M. standard
time, this (Frday) morning, with
enough business in sight to mean a
long and busy session. Included in
the matters awaiting attention are:
The deferred action on the nomi-
nation of Lyman II. Nelson Of Port
land, as member Of the State High
way commission and of George W.
Singer Of Damariscotta as recorder
of the Lincoln county municipal
court
The matter OF the names on the
petition Tor a referendum on the di-
vision Of the town of South Thomas
ton, as authorized by the SOth egis-
lature on the notice Of Ensign Otis
of Rockland, who anirms that the
petitions do not bear the necessary
10000 names in due form and pro-
perly verified and certified, and ask
ing a hearing thereon.
Two pardon hearings on the peti-
ton Of VIM. st. Clair of Bingham,
serving a sentence in Skovhegan Jail
for the unlawful sale of intoxicants
and of Charles S. Pierce Of Bingham,
serving State prison sentence for
felonious assault.
It is also probable that the mat
ter Of the disposition of the Maine
Centennial silver half-dollars now in
the State treasury may be consid-
cred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
A Society Burglar
at PrOut'S Neck

Portland, Aug. 10-A "soct'
burglar" is operating in the eXclusv
sc elton at Prouts Neck, scarbo'
three summer homes having bee
entered on Monday night, so 10
sheriffs are informed.
Mrs. Frank w. Moves. one OF To
victims, reported the loss Of a plat
mum ring set with four diamoh-
and SO in cash. At the home 9
James f. Sheerer, where Miss AM
Stillman, daughter of the prominer
New York banker was a recent CUES
Miss Mabel Burett, guest W.
awakened to find a man in her room
She smreamed and he fled Anolny
place visited was that Of Charles 7"
Hyde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12

with trespassers of this sort who are
attempting to steal a ride. These
men, as in this case, usually ride
between the cars. where oftentimes
it is difficult for the members of the
train crew to see them. The death
of Mr.. Young was occasioned by his
own unlawful act in attempting to
ride upon this freight train, where
he had no right to be"
Charles E. Hosser of Berwick
Charles +. Hosser of Berwick, a
lineman of the Berwick & Salm on
Falls Electric Co, was fatally in
wire on July II last at Berwick
The commission says:
I'm view of the alarming increa Sc
in accidents of this nature, it may
perhaps be necessary to require all
high tension power lines to be dead =
ened before workmen are permitted
to climb the poles carrying such lines.
Doubtless such a requirement would
cause much inconvenience and per
haps some hardship, but certainly,
human lives ought not to be un-
necessarily risked in an occupation
which is hazardous at best" says
the decision.
Mr.. Hosser was we'll protc cd
by gloves and was apparently using
every precaution to guard himself as
he worked. In some manner which
has not been explained he must
have come in contact with the 90
above them instead of from below
as correct practice requires. Appar-
entity too he relied for protection
upon the insulation of the wires
which in this instance was faulty.
and which in no case ought to be
depended upon. He was a lineman
of long experience and was regarded
as careful man, and the witnesses
who saw the accident are unable to
account for it,
Arthur Savage CT Livermore Falls
We believe that no workman
ought to be permitted to work
among live wires under circum-
stances such as are disclosed in this
case, and under no circum stances
without protecting himself with rub
Der gloves" says the Public Utili-
ties Commission in its decision rem
dered Thu sday in the matter of the
accident on the premises of the
I!vermorc Falls Light and Power
Co. at Livermore Falls. July : last.
which resulted in the death of Ar
thur Savage.
ON July {. 1921, about II o'clock
in the forenoon. Arthur Savage, aged
~ years. of LiNermore Falls. came
in contact with the high tension wire
of the Livermore Falls Light and
Power Co. at LivermOrc Falls and
was instantly killed. says the de-
cision of the Public Utilities Com
mission.
Mr.. Savage was considered an CX-
tremely competent man and had had
more than 20 years experience as
an electrician. But he was not ac-
customed to wear rubber gloves to
protect himself when at work. and
as in this instance. he often worked
among the high tension wires with
out having the power turned off
1t is impossible to tell what
was the cause of this accident. The
weather was quite hot, and he may
have been affected by the heat, or
his attention may have been dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
The 1850 Maine
Reunion. Portland

Portland. Aug. 1.-THE arnua! r.
union of the 18th, 25th and a'-
Maine Regimental Association Wa
held hero Wednesday,, 26 veteran
being present. The following oHice'
were elected:
Arson j, Holden of Oxford, pre-
ldent; Edward Harding of GorEn.
and Alphonso Libby of Saco, w,
presidents; II. L. Nelson Of PortAD4
secretary and treasurer An enf'
talnment followed the luncheoH
served by the Daughters Of veterans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Ethel Clayton and
Herbert RaWlinsOn

Wealth" singing satire on some
Of the monied classes of today. will
be the big attraction at The Colonial
theatre Saturday. 1t is a Paramont
feature and both Ethel Clayton and
Herbert RawlinsQn star in it. Not
only is the play powerfully acted, but
it has some spectacular scenes, one
of which, reproducing a conflagra-
ton, is enough to set the nerves ting
lng-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12

Sanborn, Portsmouth; DR.. ]. l.. W.
lis, G.. f. and Arabella Hammond
Matthew Fcrnald. NJ Parry TobeS
Mrs William Hobbs, Laura lreIahi
Eliot and Edward j.. Hanson
Philadelphia. executive committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
American Work

Miss Leah J. Abrahamson OF Port
land has arrived in the city and TAX
en- up her duties as director of the
Americanication work, in co-opera-
tion with the State Department Of
Education and the United Ameri-
cans. Miss Abrahamson will have
desk room in the Department of
Education at the State House and
will work under the direction Of
State Superintendent of Public
Schools Augustus o. Thomas. She is
a graduate this year of Wellesley
college and has the distinction Of
having been chairman Of the Press
Bureau in the publicity work OF the
1000, 900 endowment fund cam
paign OF which 100000 has al
ready been raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
STATE HOUSE
Next meeting Governor Council Friday Aug II, A. NJ
Standa

Kenney of Wellington. for operating
while under the influence Of intoxicat-
ing liquor.
Suspension Pending Appeal
License No :6-055, issued to Louis
Boisvert of Lewiston, for operating
while under the influence of intoxi-
eating liquor.
License No. 1919 issued to Law
renee Curran, Bangor, for operating
while under the influence of intoxicat-
ing liquor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Auto Laws Violations

Frank w. Ball, secretary Of State
and in charge Of the registration of
automobiles and licensing of opera
tors, has been notified by H. A Shorey.
sJr.. chief Of the Division of Motor
Vehicles State Highway Department
Of the following suspensions and revo-
cations of licenses:
Revocation Of Licenses
License No. 5n-a2s, issued to Orrin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
augtdtf

send, Biddeford; secretary and treas
urer, T. l.. Eastman; chaplain, Zeb-
ulon knight, North Saco: executive
committee, Mrs. \. W. Kendall Mrs.
T. l.. Eastman and Mrs. j. Thomp-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12

and syncopating melodies, so if you
have missed hearing this tantalizing
music, don't put it off, but go to-
night.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Don't Grow Old

Keep your nerve-force normal-re
tain your teeth, your hair, your buoy
ant smile and youthful feelings. Get
, a package Of Bitro-Phosphate from
3. b. Bither or any good druggist and
learn what this remarkable product
will do.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12

tracted for some other reason so
that he came in contact with the
high tension wires"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
Daily Change Of Program
COLONIAL
Today at 2.15-6.45-8.3o
MademoiSe|Ie Loyalty

She came from another land. a
bewildered and penniless alien
guest in a rich American home.
She didn't know much about
American manners and customs,
and she was vaguely apprehen-
sive about the constant presence
of the man friend who frequented
that home ...*
But Loyalty is the same in all
countries And Jeanne courage
ously determined to be loyal to
the woman who had befriended
her, no matter what happened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-12
MEN-CAM
The NezU Toilet LOTION

Is readily absorbed by the skin. sooth-
ing and healing to lrrltations caused
by excessive heat and extrenla cold
Apply freely and all snlarting ceases
Al all druggists. price 26 cents, or
sent by mail by PRIEST rECG CO..
Bangor, Me. aVgS. mon-wed- fritz
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23

kline Childers, Austin Stack, Charles Bur gess, and their active supporters all de- sired to keep the Dali sitting, while Ar thur Griffith, Michael Collins, Eamonn J. Duggan, Professor John. MacNeiH and the advocates of the treaty were equally anxious to afford an opportunity to all members for a breathing space of inter course with their constituents, who, as freely admitted throughout the debates, largely support the treaty.
 Division Not Strictly on Party Lines.
 The division followed almost, but moi quite. strict party lines, for there were some members who looked solely to the question of convenience. There are many members of the parliament who have given no sign up to the present how they intend to vote on the main ques- tion and adjournmen. accords them an opportunity of taL~e sides without any obvious abandoninenl of their neutrality.
 When the final decision or the treaty is actually taken. the numbers may be much closer than the adjournment fig ures. The amendment in favcr of con- tnuOus sittings was first put verbally and a show of hands taken The result was challenged on the ground that a motion must be in writing and the vote should be by roll call. The secretary read in Gaelic the names of the mem- bers by constituencies received their 1 answer and made the announcement in Gaelic for and against the amendment