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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

On motion by Mr.. Adams of Ken
nebec, that senator with Messrs.
Thompson and Morrison were appoint
ed committee to receive. sort and
count votes for messenger.
The committee reported that James
F.. Ashford had 80 votes. the report
was accepted and the Chair declared
James +. Ashford elected messenger
of the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

Wait for the official photograph Of
the COMPLETE House and Senaty,
which will be made later.
n. n. MANSUR,
Augusta.
jan6dIt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

MRS. BRADLEY AND CHILDREN
from irregular bowels, vital part of
the body. at the first signs of
stomach or bowel trouble, give DIR.
True's Elixir-for it is the right kind
pleasant 70 take, with no gripping
or distressing after effects
| Nearly every grown-up and every
child needs laxative. In DR.. True's
Elixir only pure herbs are used No
harmful drugs. Keep the bowels
regular by using DIR. True's Elixir
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

At this time Mr.. Tuttle of Aroostook
announced the presence of Senator
Gould of Aroostook. and that he had
| taken and subscribed the oaths neces-
sary to qualify him for his duties as
a senator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06
Orders of the Day

On motion by Mr.. Garcelon of
Androscoggin, it was
Ordered, that one thousand copies
of the speech of acceptance by the
President Of the Senate be printed
for the use of the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06
AFTERNOON SESSION

Senate called to order by the
President at 2.10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06
Homemade Remedy.
Stops Coughs Quickly

The hest eoux;, n,ets,cjne you ever
USED; family supply easily and
quickly made. Saves about Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

Mr.. Dodge, of Portland presented
the following order:
Ordered. that the Secretary of
State be directed to deliver to the
Clerk of the House all .typewriting
paper, pencils, fountain pens carbon
paper. and other necessary supplies
which may be needed in the Clerks
office during the present session.
The order received passage.
Mr. Weatherbee of Carroll present
ed the following order:
Ordered, that Cecil Clay of Selfast
be appointed official reporter of the
House for the present session, the
compensation to be the same as at
the last regular session.
The order received a passage.
Mr.. Kimball of Hampden presented
the following order:
Ordered, that the Clerk of the
House be authorized to procure the
services and typewriter during the
present session of the Legislature.
The order received a passage
Mr.. Brewster of Orland presented
the following order:
Ordered that the Clerk of the
House be directed to invite the cler-
gymen of Augusta. Hallowell and
Gardiner to of1iciate as chaplains OF
the House during the present session
The order received Il passage.
~, q
Mr.. Woodruff of Brunswick pre-
scented the following order:
Ordered. that the members Of the
Senate and House be photographed
in front of the State House immedi-
ately after the morning session.
The SPEAKER: This not being a
concurrent order the gentleman from
Brunswick. (Mr. Woodruff moves that
it lie upon the table; and it was 50
voted.
Mr.. Ne Ncomb of Newburg present
ed the following order:
T. Continued on Page 8-coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06
Roll Call

The roll being called the follow
ing named senator's elect responded
10 their names: MesSrs. Adams,
Allen, Babb, Baxter of Cumberland,
Baxter of Sagadahoe, Bemis, Clark,
Clement, Cobb, Eaton, Emerson,
Emery, harrington, Folsom, Garce-
lon, Gillen. Quincy, Hall, Holt, Nor
ison Morrill,, Parent, Putnam, Sar-
gent, Spencer, Sprague, Stevens,
Thombs. Thompson, Tuttle-3O.
Thirty senator's having answered
70 their names the secretary de-
cared u quorum present.
Mr.. Thombs of Penobscot, moved
nor and Council informing that body
mat quorum of senator's elect of
me S0th Legislature is present in the
senate Chamber, ready to take and
subscribe the oaths of office required
by the Constitution to qualify them
10 enter upon their official duties.
The motion prevailed, and Mr..
4hombs was appointed to convey
Sueh message, and thereafter report
Cd that he had delivered the message
WIN which he was charged.
Senators Take the Oath
The Governor and Council there
upon came in before whom the Sena-
"fs-eiect took and subscribed the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

Mr. ALLEN Of York moved that the
secretary of the Senate cast the bal
lot of the Senate for Stephen D. Lord
of Lebanon for assistant messenger.
w. w Brown Of Bowdoinham for first
second folder, w. NJ. Stewart of New
port for postmaster. and Mellen Tryon
of Pownal for doorkeeper.
The motion was adopted, the Sec
rotary, cast the vote as directed. and
the Chair declared the several officers
elected to their respective positions.
Mr. RABB of Cumberland moved
that the President of the Senate be
authorized to appoint two pages for
the Senate
The motion was agreed to and the
President appointed George H. Chick
of Monmouth and Charles Fl. Porter
Of Augusta.
On motion by Mr.. Emerson of
Aroostook, it was Ordered, that Fred
w. Lee of Augusta be appointed Off
cial reporter of the Senate with the
same compensation as paid at the last
regular session of the Legislature.
On motion by Mr.. Baxter of Saga
dahoc. that senator was appointed to
convey a message to the House of
Representatives informing that body
that the Senate is duly organized by
the choice of Hon. Percival p BaX-
ter of Cumberland as president: L..
Ernest Thornton of Augusta as secre-
'tary and Harry p. Halves of Vassal-
boro as assistant secretary.
The senator conveyed the message
and subsequently reported that he had
performed the duty with which he
was charged.
+ On motion by Mr.. Gillen of Penob-
scot, it was Ordered, that a message
be sent to the Governor and Council
informing that body that the Senate
is duly organized by the choice of
Hon. Percival =. Baxter of Cumberland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

On motion by Mr. harrington of
kennebec,
Adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

Secretary Thornton at this time as
sumed the duties of his office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06
1HE 80th MAINE LEGISLATURE
Complete Stenographic Report of Pro-
ceedings in the House and Senate
SENATE

Wednesday. January ). 1921.
tenant to the provisions of the
.s,itution and laws of the State
Moine. the scnators-elect to the
o. legislature convened in the
W. chamber and were called to
f aar bv p. f. Crane, secretary of
ne senate of 1879
i prayer was offered by Rev. James
y, Ecob of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

On motion by Mr.. Murray of Port
land. that gentleman was charged
with a message to the Governor, no
tifying him of the organization OF
the House by the election OF Hon.
Charles p. Barnes as Speaker, Clyde
r. Chapman as Clerk and Roy {.
Fish as Assistant Clerk.
Mr.. Murray subsequently reported
that he had discharged the duty as
signed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

the fathers, the faith of the fathers.
If it be your pleasure we will now
proceed with the election of the
Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

Mr.. Ne Ncomb of Newburg present
ed the following order:
3. Continued on Page 8-Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

Mr. Perkins of Orono presented the
following order:
Ordered, that the Secretary of
State be directed to deliver to the
Clerk of the House one copy of the
Holy Bible, one copy of Websters
Unabridged Dictionary, latest edition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-06

The report was accepted.
On motion by Mr.. Murchie of Ca
lais that gentleman was charged with
a message to the Senate, informing
that body of the organization of the
House by the election of Hon
Charles p. Barnes as Speaker, Clyde
r. Chapman as Clerk and Roy G.
Fish as Assistant Clerk.
MIR. Murchie subsequently reported
that he had discharged the duty as
signed him.
The report was accepted.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Aged Man Falls From Wagon
Crushes His Skull

Monday afternoon, Mr.. William
Allen. aged IA years, while re.
turning to his home four miles
from town, fell from his wagon
to the road receiving fatal injur-
les. Mr.. Allen fell head first and
his skull was crushed by the fall
on the frozen ground. Mr.. Allen
was taken to his home and a
physician summoned, who dio all
he could for the wounded man,
however Mr.. Allen never regain
ed consciousness and died a few
hours after the accident.
The deceased was loved and
respected by his neighbors, and
bore a splendid reputation among
his friends.
The remains were buried
Tuesday afternoon at Shiloh
Church burrying grounds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
FIRE DESTROYS
HOTEL OUTHOUSE

Shortly after one o'clock Mon.
day fire was discovered in an out
house on the Exchange Hotel
property. The alarm was given
and soon a hose line was connect.
ed and a stream of water turned
on the blaze.
The fire had gained too much
headway however, and it was
impossible to save the building
which was a two room single
story frame building occupied by
the hotel servants. The loss is
estimated at about $500.
Moore Brothers, the owners of
the property, desire to thank the
people who readily gave aid in
extinguishing the fame.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Use Limestone With Your
Fertilizer

Crop yields are increased and
cost of production correspond
ingly lowered by using pulverized
limestone in combination with
acid phosphate or other CONNER
cial fertilizers, according to the
N. C. Department of Agriculture.
At one experiment station lime
stone in combination with ferti-
lizer under the wheat crop gave
an increase, of an average Of
$1S. % an acre more than was Sc
cured with the fertilizer without
the lime.
At another experiment station
pulverized limestone, in combina-
ton with acid phosphate, nitro
gen, and potash, increased the
clover hay crop over six times
what was secured from the ferti-
lizer without the lime.
Practical farmers are reported
as getting similar results from
the use of limestone in combina-
ton with fertilizers. do not
fail to use limestone with your
commercial fertilizers next sea.
son; it will more than double the
valut of your fertilizers" says
the department.
The North Carolina Depart.
ment of Agriculture can furnish
the farmers a limited supply Of
high grade limestone. Orders
for limestone to be used mex,
season should reach the depart
ment just as soon as possible.
The price is $2.5 so a ton in bulk
and $4.30 a ton in 200 lb. jute
bags. Freight rates will be
quoted on request.
Address all orders to W. A,
Graham, Commissioner of Agri'
culture. Raleigh, N. C.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Basketball Reigns King Of Sports Al
Roanoke Rapids High School

The High School won its fifth
straight game by defeating Rich
Square Friday, January q, on
the local court. The game was
fast and interesting from begin.
ming to end. At the end Of the
first half the score stood very
close, but the last half proved to
be a fatal one for Rich Square.
The cheer leaders, Francis
Wyche and lone Mills were there
with their full crew.
Saunders led the scoring for
Roanoke Rapids, shooting four
field goals, Daughtry second with
three, Wick and Anderson divid.
ing honors by getting two each.
The final score wrs 20 to IA.
The lineup was as follows:
Roanoke Rapids. Daughtry and
Anderson; forward Wick, center;
Taylor and Saunders. guards Rich
Square. Conner and Tanner, for
wards; Stancan. center; Wade
and Allan, guards.
Robert Dauahtry.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Poultry Clubs Win
Honors at New York

Tar Heel boys and girls cap
tured three prizes on their poul-
try club exhibit at the Madison
Square Garden Poultry Show,
New York City. The club birds
were entered in open competi.
ton with the professional breed.
ers of the United States, Canada
and England, and North Caro-
lima was the only state repre-.
sented by a club exhibit.
In black Langshan hens the
North Carolina entry took second
place with bird pronounced one
Of the most wonderfully colored
hen ever seen. 1t failed to
place first because u few tail
feathers were bent and broken
during the long trip north.
Among the Buff Plymouth
Rock cockerels, with II entries,
a N. c. club bird took third
prize; while in the pullet class
a club bird took fifth among Is
entries. The Buff Plymouth
pullet class was one of the hot.
test" classes the Madison Square
show has seen in years, accord
ing to A. G. Oliver, in charge of
poultry clubs in North Carolina.
Throughout the show a large
display cage containing ten
Rhode Island Red cockerels bear
ing a label North Carolina
Boys and girls Poultry Clubs"
occupied the center of the Gar.
den, next to the big fountain
a fancy waterfowl exhibit. The
reds" attracted much atten.
ton and comment and the ten
birds were sold at the close of
the show to ten different breed
ers,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Subscription $500 Year in Advance
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

"Freckles" was presented at
the Peoples Theatre last Tuesday
evening by the Broadway Amuse-
ment Co.
Miss Annie Workman was call.
ed to her home iD Camden, s. c.,
Saturday on account Of the death
of her brother.
Mr.. F. c. Williams spent the
weekend in Franklin with his
parents.
Miss White spent the weekend
here with her sister, Miss Matte
Towe White.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Leslie
spent a few days here this week
with friends.
Miss Millie Pearson spent the
the weekend in her home at
Bailey.
DR.. Job Taylor spent Thursday
in Richmond on business.
Mr.. Bruce Tillery, of Wake
Forest, spent the weekend here
with his parents.
Mr.. Frank Hobson, spent the
weekend here with MIR. Bruce
Tillery.
Mrs. C. P. Williamson, of Nor.
folk, spent several days here this
week with her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. w., s. Dean spent
the weekend in Oxford.
Mr.. William Baxter spent SUM-
day in Norfolk with friends.
Senator W. L. Long, spent
Sunday here.
Mrs. A. E. Aiken, of Rich.
mond, spent several days here
this week visiting Mrs. C. A.
Wyche.
Mrs. e. A. Wyche spent last
week in Henderson with relatives
Mr.. P. c. Duncan spent this,
week in New York on business.
Miss Gladys Barber, of Clay.
ton, spent few days this week
in the home of Mrs. P. c.. Dun.
can.
Mr.. A. E. Akers has returned
from a trip to Daytona, Fla.
Mrs. B. Marks and little
daughter, Marcella left this week
for Boston, New York and Balti-
more to buy spring goods.
Mr.. M. Greenburg left this
week for Boston.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Serious Accident to School
Child

Julius, the eleven year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Jones, Of
the Patterson Mills Village was
very seriously wounded Thurs.
day afternoon on the Rosemary
School grounds by being struck
in the head by a shovel. Reb.
Riggan was shoveling snow
from the cement walk when his
shovel accidentally came in con-
tact with the head Of julius.
The wounded boy was rushed
to the hospital where a very
successful operation was per-
formed, and present prospects
indicate that the child will re-
cover.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
POWELLTOWN ITEMS

The many friends Of Mrs. l..
A. Dickens regret to hear that
she is i'll at her home in South
Rosemary.
Mr.. Millard Merritt, of Nor
folk spent the week end with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. R. E.
Merritt.
Miss Matte Rice. of Oxford,
was the guest of Mrs. A. D.
Glover last week.
The teachers and students of
South Rosemary School regret
the fact that Miss Washburn has
has seen fit to discontinue the
picture show at the school.
To pay expenses the number
present at the show must be
100. South Rosemary has failed
to have one hundred out for
several weeks, the school there
fore, lost the picture show. If
the people of South Rosemary
had realized the educational val
ue the pictures had for their
children we feel sure that they
would have co-operated more
with the director and the teach
ers to make it a success. Both
the teachers and students of the
school wish to thank Miss Wash.
burn for the help she has given
them and for the pleasaIt and
helpful spirit she has always
shown toward South Rosemary.
The Junior citizens especially
are verp appreciative of Miss
Washburn's efforts in their be.
half and are very glad she will
continue her work with them.
Mrs. Millard Taylor, of South
Rosemary, is very sick.
Misses Matte Hudson and
Helen Powell visited friends in
Weldon the past week end.
The most interesting event of
the week at South Rosemary
School was the High School Can
dy Stew on Friday afternoon,
both fudge and pull were made
and left to cool while the High
School studends went to Roam,
oke Rapids to the Basket Bal
game. A great deal of merri
ment came with the pulling.
The High School is planning
many interesting things for thu
spring.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Eastern Star to Contribute
to Cemetery Fund

At a meeting of the Roanoke
Chapter 119 Order of the East.
ern Star held Monday night in
the Masonic Hall a committee
was appointed to assist the
Cemetery Association in improv-
ing the conditions of the Gene
terry. 1t was decided that every
member of the Order be asked
to contribute Soc to the Gene
terry Fund.
A hospital committee was ap-
pointed whose duty will be to
visit the hospital regularly. The
Chapter has asked that the next
District Meeting be held in
Roanoke Rapids.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Roanoke Bakery Company
To Open Soon

Mr.. J. W. Massey, Of Green
vile, N. c., a man Of several
years experience in the bakery
business is here looking after the
installation of the machinery of
the Roanoke Bakery Company.
Mr.. Massey expects to have
the plant in operation within the
next ten days. In addition to
the fancy cake department the
plant has a capacity of 5000
loaves of bread daily.
Mr.. Massey now has in opera
tion a large bakery in Greenville
and a retail bakery in Ayden.
The Roanoke Rapids plant will
be in charge of his head baker,
who has had more than forty
years experience in the bakery
business.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Resolutions Of Thanks
Rosemary, N. c.
January 26, 1921

Rosemary, N. Y.
January 26, 1921
At a Mass meeting of the
citizens and property owners Of
Rosemary held in the White
Star Barber Shop at 2 O'Clock on
Wednesday, January 26, 1921, OF
which G. L. Hayes, Jr., was
elected Chairman, F. L. Nash.
W. T. Council and Allen c. Zolli.
Golfer were appointed as a com.
mittee to draw the following
resolutions.
/. That thanks be extended
to the Rosemary Manufacturing
Co., Roanoke Mills Co., The
Patterson Mills Co., and the
citizens of Roanoke Rapids for
their timely and efficient assis-
lance rendered at and curing
the fire which occurred in our
community on Tuesday, January
25. 1921.
2. That thanks be extended
to the entire citizenship of Rose
mary for their cooperation and
services in helping to fight and
control the said fire.
3. That thanks also be ex-
tended to the colored people OF
this and adjoining communities
for their cooperation and ser.
vices.
4. That a copy of these reso.
lutions be published in the
Roanoke Rapids Herald, and also
mailed to the managements oi
the Rosemary manufacturing Co,
Roanoke Mills Co., and the
Patterson Mills Co.
The citizens and property
owners of Rosemary are desir
GUS of re-embursing those indi
viduals and corporation WHIT
SUSTAINED material damages t
their clothings or equipmentl
while rendering assistance il
fighting the said fire. a voluntar,
subscription was taken and tn,
above committee was instructet
to investigage and tender pay
ment for any material damage
that may have have been sus
tanned.
G. L. Hayes, Jr. Chairman
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
BASKET BALL
Roanoke Rapids Highs first Defeat

Although the ground was
covered with snow on the 26th
of January, it did not stop the
Local Basket Ball team from
carrying out their schedule with
Enfield. The game was played
on an out door court. Ever since
Roanoke Rapids High School en-.
tered athletics. Enfield has been
our strongest opponent. The
game of the 26th was the hardest
fought game of the season. both
teams fought hard through the
game. This game was the first
lost by Roanoke Rapids High this
season, the score being 20 to 9 in
favor of Enfield. The game was
played in good spirit there being
no disputes or arguments. This
showing that Roanoke Rapids
High can take defeat as well as
victory.
The chief feature of the game
were Daughtry for Roanoke Rap
ids and Dickens for Enfield.
Daughtry made Z Of the 9 points
scored by Roanoke Rapids, Dick
ems scoring IL out Of 20 points.
The lineup was as follows:
Roanoke Rapids: Daughtry
and Anderson, for wards; Wick,
center: Taylor and Saunders,
guards. Enfield: Neville and
Dickens, forwards; Hargrove,
center; Meyer and McWiggan,
guard.
VIM. Jackson, Mgr.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
Rosemary Laundry Company to
Begin Operation Soon

The management Of the Rose
mary Laundry Company has an
nounced that the laundry will be-
gin operation in a few days.
They will operate what is called
a wet wash" laundry. That is
they will do washing only. We
believe that this organization
will fill a long felt need in the
community as so many families
experience much difficulty in Sc.
curing washerwomen.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-28
DID THEY RIDE
Selected

Last spring when cotton
Was selling so high
You could see some farmers
"Floting" in the sky.
(But they RODE)
They rode In sun
They rode in rain
Some even rode
In an aeroplane
(But they RODE)
They rode all night
They rode all day
They kept on riding"
Till the davil's to pay.
(But they RODE)
If it wasn't an auto,
It was a blamed old mule,
They kept on riding"
Till they've played the fool,
(But they RODE)
Some rode bad,
Some rode we'll,
But they kept on riding"
Till they've sure plaJ Jed h
(But they RODE)
Some doctors spent the wholeyear
Distributing pills
And can't collect enough money
To pay their gasoline bills.
(But they RODE)
The real estate business
Was the best Of all.
But blame my skin
If 1T didn't fall,
(But they RODE)
Some bought FORDS,
But carried them back,
And promised the difference
For a Cadillac.
(But they RODE)
The farmers and merchants
Are broke, that's true,
(And it looks mighty like
The banks are too
(But they RODE)
The above was written
Just for a joke,
But durn my hide,
If the whole country aint broke!
(But they RODE)
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