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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-28
Member OF Board Of Arbitration

The congregation Of the First Christ
ian church revolted last night.
The board Of out-of-town ministers
appointed to try the Rev. Clarence NJ.
smithson for alleged "1ndiscretions
was discharged The controlling Of
fcers Of the church We're fired" by an
almost unanimous vote and the Rev.
smithson was extended a rising vote
Of confidence He will be retained as
the pastor of the church
500 MEMBERS PRESENT
The meeting was taken out OF the
hands of the board Of arbitration by
which it was called and it vas evident
from the outset that the audience of
approximately six hundred members
had little sympathy for the visiting
clergy who had heard the evidence
against the pastor at the private trial
a week ago The agreement that the
pastor and officers of the church re-
sign vas ignored b ythe con gregation
which with the exception of twenty
one members. including the officers
who were discharged. appeared to be
determined to retain the pastor These
tWenty-one mem oCrS WlthdTeW from
the meeting after the anti-Smithson
representatives had been summarily
removed from office by a vote of the
congregation The elected officers de-
clared as they left the church that the
meeting was illegal owing to the fact
that it was not called BY the chair
man Of the general board OF the church
Mr. A Dickinson. The two members
Of the board Of arbitration who were
present said that the congregation did
not have the right TO discharge them
before they had delivered a verdict as
70 the guilt of innocense of the pas
tor In a statement written TO The
Times today the Rev a. I. zeller Of
the Chicago Heights Christian church
who was selected by Rev. Smithson as
iContinued on page sfx.l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-28

Partly cloudy and somewhat un-
Settled tonight and "wednesday
continued warm.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-28

CONTINUED on page sfz-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-28

penverSd By Csrr1ers IN Hammon1
ana W. Hammond Soc per month on
streets and news stands 80 per copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09

We will be glad to play any of twenty five Tetrazinni records for you at any time. Let us show you what real Vic trola service means to you in selecting Victor Records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

testified that he always kept the Or
chard up, but it looked as if Mr.. Mer-
rill had not touched the orchard since
1t came into his possession. 1t look
ed from appearances as if cattle had
eaten the apples from the lower
limbs of the trees. Mr.. Benner STAT
ed that about two weeks after Mr..
Merrill had bought the place he (NIr
MerrilD was generally satisfied with
the trade and pleased with the farm.
Cross examined, witness stated that
on the basis of $40 per tree the or
chard near the house would be worth
$3.50; but he said that he did not
mean that would be the market value
for the orchard. He had figured so
tree as what it would be worth to
q man. He stated that he did not
think that about year and a half
ago he had listed the farm orchard
property with Thurston & Bickford,
real estate dealers at Auburn, for the
price of $500.
"Will you swear to that" asked
Attorney Pattangall.
"No, but I don't think that ! did, I"
Mr.. Benner replied.
Rebuttal Testimony
In rebuttal, Mr.. Ridlon OF Monmouth
testified that he owns the property
adjoining the Merrill property and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

that the spring in question IL on his
side Of the line. He bought the prop
erty last March from Mr.. Flanders.
Cross-examined by Attorney McGilli-
| cuddy. he stated that the fence il
there now as It has always been. The
spring is on hts side of the fence about
| two and one-half feet.
Perley H. scidgel stated that he
| had picked about 10 barrels Of apples
this year on the Blaisden orchard and
! that was about half of the total
amount. He thought there were be-
tween So and 40 barrels of apples IN
the other orchard
The plaintiff. Mr.. Merrill also tes-
| tilted in rebuttal.
Mr.. Benner testified in sur-rebuttal
| that the spring on the property 10 To-
Gated on the Merrill side Of the fence.
Asa A. Slauenwight of Monmouth
also testified to that effect.
| For the plaintiff, Clair Mosher tes-
titled that the spring was on the Rid
lon side of the line as he had sighted
the line. And Mr.. Merrill corrobor-
ated this testimony. Mr.. Chick tes-
tilted to the same. They found the
spring on the Flanders side OF the line.
Mr.. Mosher did the sighting Of the
line.
Mr.. Benner testified that he knew
! the fence had been maintained for 70
years between the two properties and
the fence was then just as 1t Is today.
He was cross-examined by Attorney
Pattangall regarding the running of
the line between the farms.
Mr.. slauenwight testified that when
! his father rebuilt the fence by the
spring the new posts as far as they
could be. we're placed in the old post
holes.
With his testimony the evidence IN
the case was closed.
| Attorney McGllicuddy. in arguing
for the defendant, contended that the
plaintiff in this case has not sus-
| tanned the burden of proof that there
was deceit in the sale of this farm.
This is not a well-founded suit TO
obtain the payment for a just claim, .
said Attorney McGillicuddy. 1.-THE
plaintiff claims that the defendants
made certain Misrepresentation, yet
/ the farm and house were looked over
not only by the plaintiff but by his
wife, and no complaint was made at
that time. The plaintiff claims that
the defendant made certain misrepre-
! sensations which the defendant denies.
do you think that anyone would
make the statement that there was
enough wood on lot to last as long
as anyone lives as is claimed here"
continued Attorney McGillicuddy.
Pray tell me. how does anyone know
how long he will nve?' This allega-
ton is absurd. This case is only run
for luck to see II the plaintiff can get
something"
| Attorney Pattangall. in arguing for
| the defendant, said that the plaintiff
relied on the integrity and honesty of
the defendant in the sale of this prop
erty, and the plaintiff had the right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Social Club Meetings

The Armitage club will meet at 7.3o
this Monday evening. with Mrs. D.
w. Adams, So Green street. This
meeting win be the annual shower Of
materials or donations for the sale.
The Woman's League will meet
this Monday afternoon, 2.30 o'clock
with Mrs. Walter s. Wyman, West
ern avenue.
The Junior League Of the Congre-
gational church will meet at 7.30
Wednesday evening, Oct. 10. with
Miss Ida Noble, II Flagg street.
The Claiming Guild will meet in
the church parlors this Monday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Women's Missionary Society Of
the Penney Memorial United Baptist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Fuller. 122
State street. Chapter Of the study
book from Survey to Service" will
be the subject Of the meeting.
The o. N. N. club will meet at
the home Of Mrs. Charles Flynt 1
Union street. at $50 o'clock, Tues-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
LEWISTON PARTIES
INJURED IN AUTO SPILL
ON NORTH BELFAST AVE,

Mrs. Alton d. Allen of Ga Spring
street. Lewiston. and her mother,
Mrs. Johnson. who resides in Belfast,
We're severely injured in an automo-
bile accident wS.ch occurred at about
4.3O Sunday afternoon when the
seven-passenger Cadillac car owned
and driven by Mr.. Allen, suddenly
skidded across the road and turned
completely over in a field by North
Belfast avenue, about q mile from
Pettengill's Corner. Mrs. Allen sus-
tanned severe bruises across the chest
and was badly affected by the shock,
while Mrs. Johnson sustained a frac-
ture OF the check bone and had many
bruises on her face. They were
taken In an ambulance to the Cen
trail Maine hospital at Lewiston for
A-ray treatment to- determine the
extent of their other injuries, it be
ing feared that they have had rib
bones fractured in the accident
In the party besides Mr.. and Mrs
Allen and Mrs. Johnson, were the
two daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
len. The elder daughter was bruised
ON the face. The younger daughter
and Mr.. Allen escaped uninjured ex-
cept for a severe shaking up.
The cause Of the accident could not
be determined. Mr.. Allen stated that
he was driving along about 20 miles
an hour, on the way from Belfast
IN T,nuyiSfnn xrpha -
that point on the North Belfast road
the car suddenly shot from the right
hand side, across the road and over
the ditch on the left side. and turned
completely over in the field. The
members of the party We're pinned
under the auto, and it was with diff
Guilty that they were extricated from
their positions. Passers-by and
afrmers in that vicinity quickly came
to the assistance, and the injured
ones were taken into the farmhouse
Of John e. Church.
DR.. Fl. J. Frederick of Augusta and
DR.. G. @. Farrell Of Gardiner who
was visiting him in this city were
summoned and quickly went to the
home Of Mr.. Church where they gave
medical treatment, and Mrs. johnson
and Mrs. Allen were taken in an am
bulance to the Lewiston hospital
The automobile was badly damag-
ed An auto mechanic who was driv-
ing by, put the car into condition SO
that it could be driven on its own
power to Augusta where 1t will be
put in order at a garage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
The Salvation Army

The local corps Of the Salvation
Army has completed its arrangements
for the reception of Colonel Mcintyre.
which will take place at the First
Baptist church auditorium, Winthrop
street, on Thursday evening. Oct. 20.
at o'clock. Already 500 tickets have
been sold at rs cents each, which is
an indication Of the interest taken in
the event by the rank and file of the
people. The colonel will be accom-
panied by his staff and will be assist
ed by a sextet Of good musicians.
There will not be any open-air dem
onstration. The colonel and his staff
will be stopping at the Augusta
House and the balance Of the party
will room at the Y. NJ c. A. Doors
will be open at 7 o'clock and the meet
ing will commence promptly at
o'clock.
Hon. S. L. Fogg. mayor Of Augusta,
has consented to preside and a most
enthusiastic time is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
SUPREME COURT
M50 for Plaintiff in
Case Merrill VS..
Benner
verdict Returned by Jury in Case
Which Was Opened at the Friday
ssssion-Jury Out One Hour Con-
sidsrins Case

Verdict OF 34.45o for the plaintiff
was returned by the jury at Satur-
days session Of the supreme judicial
court for Kennebec' county in the
case OF Eugene A. Merrill of Mon
mouth W. Delbert NJ. Benner of VIII
ton. The jury was out about one
hour celebrating on the case.
In this action the plaintiff sought
damages In the sum of $1,000 on ac-
count of having been deceived, as he
alleged. in the buying of a farm
| which he had purchased from Mr..
Benner. Mr.. Merrill alleged that he
had been deceived in the amount of
lumber on the woodland Of the farm,
| on the amount Of stovewood there,
on the amount OF apples in the or
chard. on the condition of the farm
| buildings, and regarding the location
| Of q spring on the premises. The
plaintiff was represented by the law
| firm Of Pattangall & Locke of Au-
gusta, and Hon. d. J. McGilIicuddy
Of Lewiston appeared for the defend
ant.
When the case was resumed at the
opening of Saturdays session Asa A.
Slauenwight Of Monmouth, a witness
for the defense, was recalled to the
witness stand. He testified upon
cross examination regarding selling
the apples from the Merrill farm to
Charles Towle OF Winthrop, but stat
ed that he had no separate record
Of the apples from this one form. He
had run the farm on halves for three
years with Mr.. Benner. In 1920, Mr..
Benner's half amounted to about 1920
He stated that year was an off year
for apples. On redirect examination,
he stated he was sure there were $3.50
wort Of apples from that farm In
1919.
Herman L. Davis Of Auburn. a real
estate dealer testified that he had in
his list for sale the properties OF
Messrs. Benner and Merrill and he
got the two parties together for the
exchange. Mr.. Merrill had told him
that Mrs. Merrill had seen the Ben
ner property and that what she said
went. When he had gone to see the
Benner property, accompanied by
Mrs. Merrill and Mr.. Benner he was
acting for both parties, and he told
Of Mrs. Merrill's examination of the
Benner farm before the trade was
made. On that day Mr.. Benner made
no representation as to the number
Of trees or quantity Of apples on the
farm that witness had heard. The
parties had agreed that the shingles
on the barn Of the property were in
poor condition. Witness described
the trees In the apple orchard as good
fair trees. worth about so per tree.
Mrs. Merrill had spent about an hour
examining the Benner farm at Mon
mouth before the agreement was
entered into by the parties.
The defendant. Mr.. Benner testi-
fed that he considered the apple
trees worth $40 each when he sold
them. In the orchard near the house
there were 2G5 trees and in the other
orchard 200 trees. Nearly all were
New York trees set out. Witness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

to rely on the word of the defendant.
If the defendant made misrepresenta-
tons, he is responsible.
THE attorney for the defendant
claims that this suit Is scheme of
the plaintiff to get money out Of the
defendant" said Attorney Pattangall.
Three weeks after the trade was
made the plaintiff went to defendant
and told him that he had been cheated.
The plaintiff said to the defendant: I
can't stand for this trade: you have
cheated me- The plaintiff wanted to
submit the whole question to a board
Of arbitration. the plaintiff to select
one man, the defendant a man, and
the two to choose a third man. and
let that board determine how much
the property at issue was worth. Or,
said the plaintiff to the defendant.
let's trade back Was that scheme ?
1 submit to you gentlemen, is there
anything to show that the plaintiff is
anything but an honest MANI"
Associate Justice Deasy then gave
the charge to the Jury in the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
The First National Granite Bank
Augusta, Maine
oct1 4dtf

day afternoon. Mrs. Flynt and Mrs.
Edgar Turner will be the hostesses.
The Murray Alliance will meet
Monday afternoon at 230 with Mrs.
Charles Abbott. e Cushman street.
The Roger Williams club will meet
on Monday evening in the parlors OF
the Penney Memorial church.
Gen. Phil Sheridan Circle No. 5.
Ladies of the G. A. r.. will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock In
G. A. r. hall.
The, Woman's club Of the Penney
Memorial United Baptist church will
meet this afternoon at 2.s0 O'Clock,
in the church parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Funeral of Ruth Vosburuh

Funeral services for the late Ruth
vosburgh. daughter Of DR.. and Mrs.
stephen e. Vosburgh, were held at
o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. Vosburgh's sister. Mrs.
Charles B. Paine, rs State street. Rev.
Paul S. Phalen officiated. Interment
was in the family lot in Forest Grove
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mrs. Fannie Butterfeld and Misses
Bertha and Edith Butterfeld OF Wa
terville and DR.. Walter Hendee OF
North Vassalboro were Sunday guests
Of Mrs. w. e. F. Whitman. Eastern
avenue,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mrs. Odiornes dancing class this
season will be held on Mondays In
the Augusta House and will begin
October "a. The hours will be as fol-
lows, High school girls aesthetic
class. ! to 4 P. NJ; boys and girls
advanced ball room class, 4.30 to G.:
adult class, 8 to 10.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Funeral Of o. r, cooper

Funeral services for Orchard F.
Cooper were held at 1 o'clock Sunday
afternoon at the late home on the
Coopers Mills road. Chelsea, Rev. A.
Francis Waich officiating. There was
a very large gathering Of relatives
and friends. The floral offerings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

were many and beautiful. Two vocal
selections. "The Pearly White CITY,"
and I'm That City" were given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Cooper. Edwin
Cooper and Mrs. Ralph Rackliffe. In
terment was in the family lot in the
Whitefield cemetery The bearers
were the four grandsons. Clyde. Lloyd
and Harold Cooper and Clinton Gun
ningham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

The auto fire truck responded to a
still alarm at 6.25 Sunday afternoon
for . chimney fire at the home Of
George F. Giddings, rs Gage street
The fire was quickly extinguished with
two chemicals. There was no damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Funeral Of Late
DR.. Washburn This

N1OIIllllS DIV ~. MdIy >
The funeral services for the late
DR.. G. F.. Washburn win be held at 9
o'clock this Monday morning at st.
Mary's church. Requiem high mass
will be said. There will be reserva-
ton in the church for relatives and
intimate friends. The members of
Abnaki Council, knights Of Columbus
will attend in a body and will be led
by the Augusta Cadet Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Miss Mabel White OF the account

Miss Mabel White Of the account
ing department of the Central Maine
Power Company. left this past week
for her home in Norridgewock. She
will visit there for few days and
then she will go to Portland and
Boston where she will visit with
friends and relatives, having her an
nual vacation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Confidential

A IL Of business with customers 10 strictly
"A confidential If give you advice finan-
oiaI matters upon which our business makes IL neces
sary for to be informed, we will gladly do what we
for you
We want you to feel perfectly at homo with US. and
whether not do q great amount Of business to.
gether shall try to make relations both pleas
ant and profitable to you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mrs. B. T. Ames, 10 Cony street,
has returned from Washington, D. c.,
where she has been visiting her
daughter, Miss Millicent Ames, who
is employed there and formerly lived
in this city. Among other interest
ing events, Mrs. Ames had the pleas
ure of being received by President
Harding On her return home she
passed several days in New York
and New Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Gallert. who
have been residing at Lake Cobbos-
seecontee during the summer. will
move into town today. They will re-
side at II Winthrop street for the
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

The untimely death Of Sylvanus H.
Russell Of Waterville. who was
drowned Friday night near Jackman,
when the automobile in which he
was riding overturned in the river.
will be regretted by many in this
city as Mr.. Russell is = former Au-
susta man mad had many friends
here. He was the son Of Stephen
Russell. who for many years was =
Jeweler in this city. The father was
most ingenius man and invented
many clock novelties which to this
day adorn Augusta home. Sylvanus
russell was more intimately known
as Vene Russell and for many years
lived here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Misses Annie P. Bibber, Carrie e.
Martin and Myrtle H. Hodgdon Of this
city left Saturday for a weeks camp
ing outing at Richardson lake. near
Andover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Many Augusta people attended the
Colby Bates football game which was
played Saturday afternoon at Wat
srville. Among them were Elk. Gov
ernor and Mrs. Carl e. Milliken, Mr.
and Mrs. Blaine 8. .Viles and daugh-
ter. Miss Dorothy viles. Richmond
Purlnton, Mr.. and Mrs. Burleigh Mar
tin. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Briggs H.
Judson Cross, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Folsom. William B. Williamson,
Ralph Smith. DR.. W. H. Harris. John
e. Nelson. William Warrell. Mr.. ana
Mrs, Alden Hichborn and Mrs. H.
Hichborn and sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

The e. F. Rice Agency reports the
sale Of the Fred o. Boynton prop
erty on lower State street to Ernest
w. Hunt Of this city. Mr.. Hunt buys
for q home. 1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mrs. Peter Pooler and Miss Edith
Wood of North VassalbOro were here
Friday. They called at the Augusta
General hospital to see their moth
er, who Is q patient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Monday, October II. 1921.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

George Partridge, student at Bow
doin, senior year, was at his home In
the city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
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 ro-Rhosphate from
B. e. Bither or any good druggist and
will dO-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Simeon Harvey Of st. Frances
Plantation was a business visitor re-
Gently, in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Music Turp

4 Mustard anA xurpsntiAs oinfnsat
for Cozgest1o1, Aches, 3al1e 81 M
tSI1sx D1Ud CO. 1e.ses. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
LOCAL NOTICE

Inc Progressive Spiritualists will
nave public circle this evening, s
o'clock at Mrs Mfller's. ITS State
street. Mrs. Nettie Smart Of Winter
port, Me-. Medium. oct17d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Gertrude =. Moore. chiropodist for
men, wonderland children. oct17d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Do you happen to know that "over-
eating" is given by insurance COM
panies as the chief cause Of premature
old age, breakdown! and disease?
A mans appetite is, often his worst
enemy. He knows that plain foods
are best for him, still he keeps on in
dulging in rich ones. AS Rip Van
Wrinkle used to say every time he took
drink. Il won't count this time"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-29
ACCUSED OF ROBBING
DEAF AND DUMB MAN

EATON, O., Sept 29.-Joseph Par
son, 35, of Cincinnati, arrested here
Tuesday by Sheriff George Jones and
Marshal Willard Armstrong at the
fair grounds for Cincinnati police, was
taken Wednesday afternoon to Cincin
natl by City Detective Henry Lowen
stein, who came here after him.
Parson is wanted in Cincinnati for
robbing deaf, dumb and legless man
of $3.50 diamond and $50 in money, &C
cording to Detective Lowenstein. Par
son carried a union card of building
trades council in Cincinnati.
Suit is Filed.
Milton ]. Beegley, Dayton Saving!
& Trust company building, Dayton
has filed suit against Casper and Johr
Habekost, of West Alexandria, and tht
S. A. Propst Sales company, Dayton
in common pleas court here to recove
S1,909.90, alleged to be represent al
81, 800 note. The Propst company il
made defendant to the action on thu
alleged ground that it endorsed tn,
note.
Compromise Effected.
Richard G. Handley and Perc.
| Bourne effected a compromise in suit
| in which Handley sued to repleyil
| chattels and sought to recover on
note for S457 and the case was dis
missed from common pleas court.