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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13
Thursday, January 10, 1921.
The Maine Bar Association

The nesting Of the Maine Bar
Association here, yesterday. being
largely in the nature of a centennial
observance, was Of unusual signifi-
canoe and interest. The exercises re-
vcaled the collection Of choice fund
OF fact carefully culled from the
incidents Of the past hundred years.
While the Journals space is not
available for a complete presentation
of the work, enough, we believe. will
be found in our columns this morning
to encourage the reader in making
further research at the source.
Distinguished members Of the
Bench and Bar have shown most
commendable zeal in this under
taking, and the addresses at the
several meetings were Of absorbing
interest, and evinced remarkable his
iorical ability and insistent fidelity
70 facts. All this contributes to the
her justly celebrated judiciary, its
ability in getting at the facts, its
fearless recognition of them, and its
sound Interpretation Of the law, all
An unanswerable argument in favor
of the method for choosing judges in
Maine, under which they are not ex-
posed to influence of popular clamor.
as must be where the judiciary is
selected by popular vote.
II was matter of qualification as
along with the painstaking- research
which has afforded SO much valuable
historical data. an emphatic note OF
appreciation Of obligation to modern
conditions and new responsibilities
A powerful solvent of public unrest
: is assurance of receiving from the
: government fair play, equal justice
With this assurance people will un-
dergo much.
Quoting from the address of the
president of the Association: 'If or
/ derby government is to endure, We
/ must have the assistance of thost
! who because of their Fundamental
! knowledge of the law and experience
in the law, are particularly able tc
!, guide opinion into proper channels Of
legislative enactment, and capable OF
framing those laws that embody the
demands of modern society and that
are called for by the changes now
taking place" It seems permissible
to suggest in addition to the kntwl.
edge and ability to put into effect i,
is extremely desirable that they be
inspired by a sense of obligation tc
the public. a broad vision and the
full courage of conviction. In these
respects. too. we believe the Maine
Bench and Bar are inferior to none.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13
Bath Bank Meetings

Bath Bank Meetings
The annual meetings of the stock
holders of the Bath two national banks
and the Bath Trust Co., took place
tuesday afternoon. The only changes
noted in the organizations We're at the
trust company where Rodney e.
Ross was elected second vice-president
and at the First National where Harry
l.. Day was elected second assistant
cashier. Results follow: Bath National
Bank.-Directors, William u. sewaIl.
samUel 8. Sewall, Albert II. Shaw,
aLangdon T. Snipe, Frank b. Nichols.
Arthur Sewall. William d. Sewall.
president, Arthur Sewall vice-presi-
dent. Fred d. Hill cashier, Harry A.
Walters and Dunlap A. Hatch assist
ant cashiers. First National Bank
Directors, Oliver Moses, George p.
Davenport, William s. Shorey. Arthur
j. Dunton. j. Edward Drake, Frederick
Z. Drake, John McInnes. Harry G.
Deering. Charles V. Minott. oliver
Moses president. George p. Davenport
vlce-president. William S. Shorey CASH
Ter, Daniel Williams first assistant
cashier, and Harry L. Day. second
assistant cashier. Bath Trust Co.
trustees. Rupert Fl. Baxter, Frank
5. Bowker. Charles II. CahiII.
Charles w. Clifford. Charles A.
Coombs, Elwell s. Crosby, Harry
q. Deering. Daniel T. Dougher-
w. Thomas s. Gibbons. Harvey p.
Hathorne. Dura L. Howard, Allen NJ.
lrish' Charles " Minott, Clarence w.
Morse, ]. Houghton Mcclellan, Char
les II. Oliver. Samuel r. Percy. Rod
ney T.. Ross. Harry B. Sawyer. l..
Eugene Thebeau. Rupert H. Baxter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13
Ink

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One OF our Oxford county farmers
raised an unusually active black pig
this year. which caused him so much
trouble he was glad to have him killed
the present week.
His activities. suppose, caused you
to call him bad Names" said a sympa-
thizing neighbor.
II called him ink" replied his owner.
Because he was black I suppose"
returned the neighbor.
mo. because he would run from the
en."-OXford Democrat.
Mama, this paper says that cattle
when with other cattle eat more and
fatten better than when kept alone"
Yes, my child. / guess that is
right"
We'll, mama, we must be like cat
tie"
why, what do you mean, child?"
1--WE always have more to eat and
eat more when we have company
Yonkers Statesman. q
How would you like to sign up
with me for a life gamer" was the
way a baseball fan proposed.
I'm agreeable replied the girl.
where's your Observation-Disclosures
lis Star.
The colored prisoner denied the off,
GERS charge that he was full of liquor.
SAM" said the judge, II wonder If
you know what liquor is"
"Oh, yes, sah." answered Sam.
"Liquah am somethin' thar amt none
of."--i3oston Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13
Maine GOSSIP
Appointed Days

/ do not like appointed days
When l am hidden what to feel
When to be merry or give praise.
And when my Utmost heart reveal.
My thankfulness may come in June
Instead of drear November time,
My merriment with May attune
And not with dull December chime.
And as for New Years. mine are born
According to a method bold;
l start a new one any morn
When / am weary Of the old.
-McLandbrugh Wilson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

Hon. Secretary Josephus Daniels
evidently doesn't see why he hasn't
been to any of the mind meetings"
Mr.. Harding has been holding at
Marion. The valiant secretary has
gladly told newspaper men that if
President elect Harding sought his
advice, he would tell him so-and so
TO be sure. Hasn't Josephus already
to begin next June and hasn't he been
enlisting men in the navy with that
proposed cruise as bait? The coun-
try knows from previous experience
how much Mr.. Harding needs
Josephus' advice and assistance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

sey ami Wallace Rich of the Pool and
Mrs. Hannah Waters Of Boston. who
has been visiting her during the holi-
days. Mrs. Rich is remarkable wom-
an for one of her years. Bright,
cheerful and hopeful for the present
and the future. she does not grow old
in appearance. This is due largely to
the excellent care given her by Mrs.
Julia knowlton. who for several
years has been her faithful nurse.
Mrs. Rich still maintains lively in
terest in local affairs. She converses
intelligently and has a wonderfully
retentive memory, quoting hymns.
poems and gems from the Bible. which
she memorized three-quarters of a
century ago. She enjoys company and
her great age does not detract from
a heartfelt hospitality. which she ex-
tends to all. Her hands have not yet
forgot their cunning and she sews
and knits with wonderful skill and
taste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

a reform" bill introduced in the
Tennessee legislature provides for
the prohibition of all passenger and
freight train service on Sundays
Next!-Pittsburgh Chronicle Tele-
graph.
But considering that Tennessee
clinched the suffrage amendment and
went Republican both in the same
year she ought not to be blamed for
a little exuberance of spirit in the
matter of further reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

We read in the market reports that
pork loin prices are quoted at II to
% cents pound, according to
weight" which reminds us of the old
problem in physics: Which weighs
more. a pound of feathers or a pound
Of lead?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

President-elect Harding's deter
mined and courageous stand for q
simple and inexpensive inaugural
will meet with the unqualified ap-
prevail of everybody except possibly
the Washington hotel keepers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

Back to the tall timbers with pessi-
mistic talk. See that your optimism
Is on straight. then dive into business
with both hands out.--Florida Times
Union.
Maybe that is good way to go at
it but we'd rather walk in on both
feet with our eyes open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

The motion is made and seconded
that the lumber which won't be used
for the inaugural grandstand in
Washington be used to help relieve
the housing situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

We can't say we are in sympathy
with the proposition to do away with
the jails. There are reckless auto
mobile drivers enough to fill every
one Of them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

president, Samuel r. Percy first "
president, Rodney +. Ross second
president. L. Eugene Thebeau So
tary, William B. Mussenden treasH
j. E. Hughes and William L. sksl
assistant treasurcrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

The treasury department reports
that there is in circulation in the
United States s5912 per capita. Are
you in favor of having the sum total
of our national money so distributed:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

The ex-kaiser does not desire to
live In Holland and Holland is justi-
fed in sarcastic inquiry as to who in
vited him.-Washingto Star.
And yet she has shown a steady
determination not to give him up to
justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

We want revolution! We want
soviets." cry the idle workingmen in
Britain. How beastly interesting!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

No Cabinet has ever been selected
which has pleased everyone.-Boston
Transcript.
1t might not be wholly credit to
the cabinet members or to the Presi-
dent if everybody were satisfied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Nolin Of Blake
street, Lewiston, residents of this
city for three years. observed their
golden wedding anniversary on Mon
day. At A. NJ, the marriage cere-
mony was performed at st. Peters
church by Rev. FIR. Cole. This was
followed by a wedding breakfast
served by Mrs. Divide Laplantc. At a
reception given their friends Monday
evening at Artisans hall, and which
was attended by some $50 persons, a
purse containing $50 in gold was pre-
scented them, and IS gold piece was
received from Mrs. John Sampson of
Berlin, N. H. Mr.. and Mrs. Nolin were
Lewis, Canada. Thirteen children were
born 20 them, of whom six are now liv-
ing: Mrs. Divide Laplante; Telesphore,
Alphonse, Valeure and Hermidas Nolin
of Lewiston. and Mrs. Adolph Bernier
of Berlin. N. Fl. Mr.. Nolin has two
brothers, Cyrille Nolin Of Auburn and
Francois Nolin of Lake St. Jean,
Canada: and a sister. Mrs. Eleazear
Carrier Of Lewiston. Mrs. Nolin has
two sisters. Mrs. Auguste MERCER and
Miss Madeline Samson, and a brother,
Damase Samson, living in the West.
Three generations were present at the
reception.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rich, the Oldest wom-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

A year ago Tuesday the ice on the
Sebasticook river was 20 inches thick.
By December % nearly every family
in town had harvested their ice for
the winter while today the ice is not
over inches and no one has under
taken to cut yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13
Railroads and Steamboah
MAINE CENTRAL RAilRoA
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA For
Eastern Standard Time


Bangor, tl.24 a. m. s1.50 a. M. i2S,I
40. so a, m. tl2.40 p. m. t2.53 p, m, !3.l!i|
B. & z z. p Pts, t12iam. t2s5 am, tl2a,l
Bar Harbor. t2.35a.m.. tl2 .40p. IN.
Bath. tolls a. ~, 1886 a. m. ss1l 4
taos p. m, *l0.4S p. IN.
Belfast 1850 a. m. II. IS p. m.
Boston. So 10 m. t6. % am. T9.36a N,
am. IL. 46 p m. 1884 p m. IA. 05 p.m%l04S1
Calais. 1885 a. M. I 12.i0p. IN.
Dover and Foxcroft. t2.53 p. M.
Gardiner. T3.l0a. m. t6.l5 a. m. 1885 n
1887 a. m, II. 46 p. m, 1894 p. NJ. tlOSpi
1915 D. m. *l0.4S p. M.
Hallowell. to- Is a. m. 1886 a. N. s9Iii
t2.46 p. m. 1894 p. m. taos p. H., t5liPi
FLO. AS p. m.
Harmony, IL. SO p. m.
Lewiston, f6.l5 a. m. 1886 a. IN, 500 u
t2.46 p. m. IA .05 p. m. +10.4S p. m.
New York, IA 05 p. IN. 1874 pm.
Portland 10. 10a m. to. 15a. m, t936a.m-
.. IN. Il. 46 D. m. So. "a p. m, ii 05p M. SlONI
Rockland. t6.1 a. m, 1896 a, m, ti.O5p;
Skowhegan. SO SO a m, r. SO p. III.
So. Gardiner. t6.l5a. m. 1886 am. s95i1
f2.46 p. m, So. 81 p. M, 10. IS p. IN, flOiail
St. John. fl.24 a. IN.
VAUDEVILLE, t1.24 a. m. 81 so a. m. t2Sii
*9.50a.m.. t12.40 p. m, r SO p. NJ, sSl9pl
TAO p. III.
Daily. Daily, except SUNDAY
Sunday only. gDaily. except MondF
d. C. DOUGLASS. NJ. HARRIS
11-1-20 V.P. & Gen'l Mgr. Genl Passensa4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Jourua, cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return
Of rejected communications
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Company
Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press 10 exclusively
entitled to the use for republication OF
al news dispatches credited to 1t or NOT
otherwise credited In this paper ana
also the local news published herein.
DISPATCHES herein are also reserved
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Light and Airy
"Alcohoi For Radiators"

Johnnie BooZer's got none to down.
SO he tanks up his radiator
Starts out like a gladiator
And tries sad memories to drown.
--ADoD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

The lilac bushes in Wooiwich are al
most leaving out as result of the
warm weather this Winter, and the
buds on number Of the elm trees as
we'll as the lilac bushes are swollen.
On some of them the little green leaves
can be seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

Here are some fish stories that came
from Bath via the Times:
There are tricks in all trades" even
that Of fishing for smelts. On Arrow
sic ice one of the fishermen was seen
to catch a smelt and pour some home
brew down the smelt's throat after
which he threw the fish down into the
water where. being intoxicated, it did
not sink, but f1oated on the surface
It served as a toller and a school of
fish soon appeared at the top of the
water around the hole CURIOUS to see
what had happened to their brother
smelt, or possibly because they had
smelled the home brew and wanted
some. They were so numerous that
they were scooped out by the hand
full This was a new one to young
fishermen. on the ice. but it is really
an old strategem, only in the old days
the fishermen used straight alcohol or
Whiskey Another trick in catching
smelts is employed on Whiskeag ice
by the smelt fishermen. This is called
'torching" and is similar to lack
| ing deer or ducks. A hand torch is
lighted and placed in a sealed Jar in
the water on the fishing grounds to at
| tract the schools of smelts, who, see
ing the light, come toward il and are
thus captured by the fisherman. Re-
ports from Whiskeag creek Monday
that fish were biting well. many MAX
! ing catches of 16 to Is pounds every
q hours. Edward Mcclellan is credited
with catch of 40 pounds Of smells
Monday at his camp On Campground
ice. He had a large basketful when
he came across the river on the
Hockomock. William Robichaud at his
| camp on Days Eddy caught 40 pounds
of smelts Monday.
There are more speedy horses at the
present time owned in Bath than for
| the preceding % years. Seven of these
trotters are believed to be as fast STEP
pers as any other horse in the State.
The approach to the ice at the Lily
pond has given more or less trouble
by being often full of water caused by
the entrance there of streams from
brooks on the hillside. This approach
across the marsh has been filed with
logs and, now the bushes have been
cut away in addition, the approach as
we'll as the ice track is left in first
class shape for the races there Sat-
urday afternoon. Leon Belanger did
not receive his fast horse from New
York until Monday. The new one Is
praised by all who have seen the ami
NAL for points and general good looks
and action.
year ago Tuesday the ice on the
Sebasticook river was 20 inches thick.
BY December % nearly every family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

Mrs. Elizabeth Rich, the Oldest wom-
an in the vicinity of Biddeford, passed
her 9Sth birthday anniversary Sun
day. Jan. 9, at her home with her three
remaining children. Mrs. Mary Hus-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13
COURT PINE TREE NO. 20, FOR.

esters of America, meets in Golden
Cross hall, the first and third Thurs
days Of each month at 8 o'clock.
Z. A. DONALDSON, Chief Ranger.
JOHN J. WHITE, Fin. Sec.
maya, tu-th-Satly
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Augusta Lodge Directory

Bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, r. &
A. NJ. Special communication Thurs
day evening, Jan. 49, at $50. Work in
F. c. degree. All sojourning breth-
rem cordially invited.
MELVIN Z. SAWTELLE, w. M.
PIEARI.E z FILLER. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-13

one of them.
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CUSHNOc CHAPTER, NO.. 43,

A. NJ Special convocation Monday
Jan. ii, at 7.30 O'clock Official vlsi-
tation and inspection by Deputy
Grand High Priest. David L, wilson.
Work in NJ. E. NJ. degree followed by
banquet All sojuurning companions
are cordially invited.
JOHN c. ARNOLD, High Priest.
HENRY J. THYNG. Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-11

come through activity among the voters
and they cannot act until they have a
chance to select committeeman. Prior
to this they can organize among them
selves, tiscuss questions, pick out
spokesmen and get ready for effective
action when the time for the selection
of the committeeman comes. This. I
think, they should do, And this is what
hope to contribute to.
."If the proposed meetings of the sub
committees or the full committees have
no higher purpose than the boosting of
some particular aspirant for Office, they
will do little, If, however, the mem
befship of the committee want to out
line a constructive platform and call
upon the rank and file for an express
sion Of opinion much may be accom-
plished.
"Past differences ought to be for.
gotten. There can be no harmony as
long as the vets or Wall Street, or
any other special interest attempts to
use the party organization to keep the
party from doing it's duty to the public.
The people are intensely in earnest
and the committee can best serve the
party not by burning incense before any
particular idol but by getting down to
work for the protection Of the public
against exploiters.
Senator Calder. of New FORK. stateC
New-York tribune., 1921-02-11
suffragists' Busts To Be
Put i'm Nations Capitol
Congress Committee on Library
Takes Action 10 Clear Wnv
for Memorial Exercises

'S"S ~ 4 'tO"ite . ~ USf'lNStVF l. cIR
= WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Trouble
over memorial to pioneer suffragists
which the Congressional Joint Commit
tee on the Library at first hesitated to
accept were ended to-day. The COM
mittec adopted resolution in favor of
accepting the statue.
The memorial busts are to be placed
in the rotunda of the Capitol pending
acceptance ceremonies on February Is.
After that they will be given g per-
manent place on the first floor of the
Capitol.
The action of the COMMITTEES to-day
followed receipt by Senator Brandegee,
chairman, of letter from Mrs. Law
renee Lewis asking that the busts be
placed in the rotunda for the presenta-
tion and acceptance ceremonies and
then moved wherever the committee
might direct. Mrs. Lewis acted for
the National Woman's party.
Senator Phelan, of California, has
protested to the Fine Arts Commission
against putting the memorial in the
Capitol. He maintains it is "bad art
New-York tribune., 1921-02-11
BRYAN Outlines His
Plan for Renaking
Democratic Party
He Says Organization Must
Establish Harmony and
Be Kept Out OF Control
of Amy Special Enteres,

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 1o,--"Ef the Demo
cratic party is going to be Il force
it must have members, and voters will
not be willing to act through the Demo
cratic party unless they can control
it," said William Jennings Bryan. at
his winter home here to-day. He was
discussing the announcement yesterday
in New York City by former Judge R.
G. Roper. of Nebraska, that Mr.. Bryan
and his brother Charles planned re-
organization of the Democratic party
Mr.. Rryan said he Lad not known
that definite date for the launching
Of the movement had been set rs an
nounced by Judge Roper.
politicians try to use party orgaai-
cations and the voters for their own
benefit, while voters try to use the
party organization for the advance Of
the public good,
81 do not expect much Of any sur
face movements, that is, movements
among party officials. Progress will
New-York tribune., 1921-02-11
Black Hand Note Writer
Again Threatens Widow
Vars. Ill. Butler Duncan Told tn
Leave 0,OOO i'm Newark Street
or lake the Consequences

MtNEoLA, L. T., Feb 1o.-The Black
haao letter writer, who he's terrified
wealthy members of the fashionable
MeadowhreolS Hunt Club, has resumed
operations after having been quiet for
two weeks.
Mrs, A. Butter Dancan. widow Of
Alexander Il, Duncan. who has al cs-
tate Juse east of Hampstead, ia again
recipient of the letter writer's atten-
ton. In missive which Mrs. Duncan
received yesterday the writer demanded
that she leave $1o,o0e in street in
Newark and threatened her with
quick and terrible" death if she did
not comply.
Mrs. Duncan is not greatly alarmed
over the letter, which IS the fourth
she has received She has been turn
ing ali Of them ever to the District
Attorney in the hope that the sender
VIII be apprehended.
others who have received like de-
mands are Mrs. Deveraux Milhurn,
wife OF the polo star, @nd Mrs. Stod-
dard. OF Garden City.
Philip j. Christ, former super
visor Of Nassau County. has been
threatened with death unless he gives
up $5,o0o.