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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07
HEARING CONCLUDED
IN RIDEOUT EQUITY
ICASE AT COURT HOUSE
Justice Spear Reserves Decision at
the Conclusion of Testimony Satur-
day Noon-Witnesses Tell Of Quar-
rels Between Father and Son

Justice a. NJ Spear reserved his
decision in the Rideout equity case,
Saturday noon at the conclusion Of
the hearing at the court house, which
opened on the previous day.
AS the testimony for the plaintiff
was finished Friday, the defense took
the stand Saturday. The defense set
forth that there was no contract
made to will the property from the
father to the son; that even if he
made a Will that it was not made I'M
der agreement or contract and that
he had the right to change his Will
on November 4. 1920. change the di-
vision Of his property between his
two sons. Attorney ID. J. McGilli-
. cuddy OF Lewiston was counsel for
the defense.
William Meserve Of Richmond was
the first witness called by the de-
Tense. He told of a number of
Qu9rreiS between the father and
Lewis. lie said he saw Lewis on one
occasion throw a pitchfork at his
father and on another saw the faith
III III lilS IilSiibSllitL tIltiSp Ii W ~ ttN II
the road. LOWS had to hide in the
bushes to escape. He admitted that
the son worked on the farm after
he had separated from his father,
hut said that Lewis received pay for
this work. on cross examination
witness estimated the value of the
farm at $4,000. He regarded it as
one of the best in Richmond. When
asked If he was on friendly terms
with Lewis he replied that he was
only that Lewis had stopped speak
ing to him.
Mrs. William Meserve said that
she understood that Mrs. Lewis Ride
out often put up the dinner for the
old man, but that the father paid for
it.
Fred T. Merrill Of Bowdoinham
said he formerly worked on the
Rdeout farm. One day Lewis, he
said. was threshing oats. and the
work ought to have been done in an
hour or two. but that the father
kept stopping the engine and swear
ing at Lewis and in consequence the
job took all dav.
The rest of the witnesses suhstan-
tiated this testimony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07
Hsli-Shaw

The following from the EXETER, the
Central Maine Power company week
~ publication will be of much local
interest:
The Securities Department was
taken by complete surprise last Thurs
day noon. when Mrs. Leslie Hall. nee
Frances Shaw. could no longer sup
press the glad tidings OF her mar
rage, which took place, last August,
and spread the news around amongst
us old maids. Everyone wishes her
many happy years Of married life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

they were officers. She also testified
that she did not aim the gun at
anyone. Her husband and brother
upheld her in this testimony.
After hearing the testimony Judge
Cony found probable cause and or
dered Mrs. Dinsmore to furnish
bonds to the amount of $500 for
her appearance at the January term
of the superior court. Bail was Sc
cured and Mrs. Dinsmore was re-
leased Saturday night.
The other case was of illegal pos
session and in this case Sheriff Ed
ward Harwood and Deputy LinWood
Dutton stated that they found two
large earthen jugs and one gallon
glass sug besides two two-quart bot
ties about the premises. One of the
bottles contained about half of a
pint of what appeared to he home
brew" and all the others had a very
fragrant odor.
In her testimony Mrs. Dinsmore
said that they had only been there
about two weeks, that they knew
nothing or this liquor and that it
was evident that it was left there
by a former tenant.
Judge Cony reserved his decision
in this case and ordered it con-
tinued TO the first Of the week 1t
Will probably lie finished Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

| Camping at Togus Stream Arrag n'
| ed Saturday at Municipal Court
Bound Over to Superior Court in
Bonds of $500
| Charges of resisting an officer in
| the performance of his duties and of
| illegal possession We're brought
against Mrs. Elizabeth Dinsmore OF
| New York at the municipal court
Saturday afternoon as the result of
trip which Sheriff Edward Har-
wood and Deputy Sheriffs Francis
Harwood and LinwoodDutton made
, TO the vicinity of ToGus that fore
noon. After hearing the testimony
in the cases. Judge Cony found
probable cause in the first case and
Mrs. Dinsmore was bound over in
the sum of $500 for the superior
court. The other case was con-
tinued until the first Of this week.
Sheriff Harwood, Deputy Sheriff
Harwood and Deputy Sheriff Dutton
went to cottage situated on Togus
stream which was occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. Dinsmore and Mrs. DinS-
more's brother, who had only been
at the cottage about two weeks and
were intending to remain about two
weeks more. The cottage is owned
by a relative, who gave them tie
use of it while they were here. They
had never visited here before, it APP
peared, and came this time because
Mrs. Dinsmore had been in bad
health and her brother was suffer
ing from being gassed overseas.
which condition the doctor said
would be benefited by stay in the
woods.
In the first case. that of re sisting
an officer. the officers testified that
after they had entered the house.
Mrs. Dinsmore made some talk and
then picked up a large revolver and
threatened to shoot them if they
pantry shelf This bottle was af-
terward proved to contain distilled
water. The officers testified that
she pointed the gun at Deputy
Francis HARDWOOD and did not put it
down until her brother had rcmon-
strated. and their testimony was
corroborated by man named
Witham of that locality whom the
sheriffs had got to lead them to the
cottage.
Mrs. Dinsmore pleaded not guilty.
She testified that in New York peo-
pie did not enter houses in that
manner and she did not know that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

William III. Cornforth Of Auburn,
a stenographer for the supreme 1u-
dicial court, was in the city Friday
and Saturday of last week for the
reporting of the Rideout equity
hearing at the court house,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Mrs. Cora Bailey Rand of this city,
has returned from several weeks
stay in Biddoford where she under
went surgical treatment at the Trull
hospital. She is former Biddeforl
woman and her twin sister. Mrs. How
ard Parker of Green street, Biddeford,
Still lives there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07
Flynt, Kimball Fisher. George Will.

Flynt, Kimball Fisher, George Will
liams, Frank E. Southland. John S.
Wadleigh, DR.. Warren l.. Smith,
Lawrence Purinton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Swift. Roy Flynt, John S.
Wadleigh, Jr., Harry i. Shorey and
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Shorey,
Walter d. Thurber, Hon. William II.
PattangalI, Philip McGouldrick, Mr..
and Mrs. Blaine S. Viles and son,
William and daughter. Dorothy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Mrs. Emma Noble and Miss Eliza
beth Noble left Saturday morning
for Boston. where they will pass the
winter. The home at 1G Sewall
street will be occupied by G. Wal
don Smith. insurance commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

VI. H. Nelson Of Palermo was in the
city Saturday, on business. He re-
marked that early Friday evening,
looking down across a field on his
farm. he saw deer, went into the
house and got his rife, went down to
the field and shot the deer, a l0-point
buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Jesse Lewis OF Myrtle street, who
has been passing a week in the big
woods near Bethel arrived home Sat-
ulday with fine large buck to his
credit. Mr.. Lewis, returned Sunday
afternoon for another weeks search IN
l G.Nr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

At the next regular meeting Of
1eptha Encampment No. 3, l. Q. O. F..
on Tuesday evening, Nov. s, the
Golden Rule degree will be conferred
en- a large class OF candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Mrs. S. S. Brooks of Z Spruce
street quietly observed her S6th
birthday, Saturday. There was no
special event to mark the day, al
though Mrs. Brooks received a num-
per Of her neighbors and friends
who came to have cup of tea and
offer fluctuations. AS is the yearly
custom. a family dinner was en-
loyed. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Treat
Nhitehouse and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
nam Penn Whitehou End, of
PORTLAND were included in the fam
lily party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Bates of
Toothbay Harbor were guests over
| The week end at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Perley G. Choate on the
! Bangor road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

. Attention is called to Hospital Day
next Wednesday, when all are invited
to contribute vegetables, hospital
, supplies and money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

George Huff of Richmond was
guest at the home of his son, Har-
old. on lower Sewall street, over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Charles l.. Garside of Portland
! was among the out-of-town business
callers at the court house, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07
A large number Of Augusta peor

A large number Of Augusta people
attended the University of Maine
Bowdoin football game played Satur-
day afternoon at Orono. among them
being E. NJ. Rouse, William T. John
son. Donald Q. Burleigh, Almon B.
Sullivan, Max Wilder, Herman II.
Mansur. Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07
AUGUSTALOCALS
Miss Jewell G

Miss Jewell G. Maxim Of Wayne
was among the out of-town callers
, On friends in the city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Mr.. ana Mrs. +. f. Danforth of
Haverhjll Mass. We're visitors Sat
urday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McKcnney
ana MIR. and Mrs. Il. l.. Mckenney Of
Rockland visited in the city, Satur-
day, coming by automobile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

The regular meeting of Morrill,
Commandery 326 L. 0. G. c. will be
held Tuesday evening, Nov. s at the
usual hour. All officers and men,
hers are asked to be present and re-
spond TO Rolf CALI with any item
they choose. At the close of the
business melting there will be
short entertainment. Refreshments
will he served. Each member has
the privilege of inviting a friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Superintendent and department
heads Of the Central Maine Powe
Company, to the number of 40, me
at the Augusta house last Thursda,
evening for dinner and discussion 0
future plans for merchandising 'ap
planes. The meeting was a mos
profitable one for all concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07
LOCAL NOTICE

First annual assembly, st. Marks
Parish house. Nov. 8. Douglas or
chestra. Tickets 55c. Refreshments
free. nov7d3t
Inc Pythian Sisters will hold
COX social and dance on Tuesday
evening. Nov. s. Members and
friends are invited. nov7d1t
chicken 3sc. fowl 35c: orders TAX
ei 1or Thanksgiving. Delivery any
"nere in Augusta. Donald Campbell,
PATTERSON St., Tel 672-Y, Augusta.
nov1d6t
Dancing every Monday evening.
oud Fellows Hall. Prize waltz and
Prize fox trot November Z. Smiths
Zotchestra. nov7d1t
Ne" shade hair net, for gray hair.
gertrude Z. Moore, 243 Water street.
pv2d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07

Francis Hill, an Augusta young man
who u a student at Bowdoin college,
was one Of the Bowdoin cheerlead-
ers at the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-07
New York Woman Faces
Charges Illegal Possession
and Resisting an Officer

Mrs. Elizabeth Dinsmore, Who Is
Camping at Tosus Stream Arraian-
ed Saturday at Municipal Court
Bound Over to Superior Court in
Bonds of S400
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-17
RIGHT OF NEGROES TO BUILD
UPHELD

Portland. Ore, Sept. 15.-The city
council of Portland lacks power to
prevent Negroes from constructing a
building solely on the ground that
to an opinion filed with the council
by City Attorney Grant.
The question arose as the result of
a protest filed by 9. B; sherbert and
init to erect a gymnasium at Will
llams avenue and Tillamook street.
Such property Is Is owned, 1t was stat
ed, by Negroes, and the protestants
building but to the construction of
any building by Negroes.
In his opinion Attorney Grant call
ed attention to the 18th and 14th
amendments to the constitution. The
18th was adopted by Congress short
ly after the civil war had been con-
cluded and abolished slavery. The 14th
amendment was adopted shortly there
any municipality from enacting legis-
lation which would abrldge the prIvil-
eyes or immunities of any citizen, de-
prive any citizen of life, any citi-
out due process OF law or deny to any
person the full protection of the law.
City Attorney Grant called atten-
ton to the fact that this amendment
highest courts and has been construct
ed to give. full citizenship and all
rights thereof to Negroes.
ITO grant the prayer of the petit
TONERS would be solely on the ground
Of color" the opinion reads in its
conclusion TT may be. claimed that
acquisitions of property by Colored
persons depreciate property owned
in the neighborhood of white per-
SONS.
But property may be acquired by
undesirable white neighbors or put to
disagreeable though lawful uses with
like results. The council is therefore
advised that II has no authority to
enact an ordinance prohibiting Color
ed people from constructing a build
ing on a piece of ground owned by
them soley on the grounds that they
are Colored people, and therefore the
prayer of the petitioners must be de-
MED"
The opinion probably will reach the
city council in time for action on the
protest at the regular council meet
ing. While protests have been made
from time to time against the in
trusion of Negroes into neighbor-
hood settled by white persons, settle
ments of difficulties Of this nature
always have been effected outside of
the council. This is the first time
that the city council has requested
ruling on this question.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-17
THE WORK OF THE DALLAS DIS.
TRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL CON-
VENTI0N HELD IN FIT. WORTH
WITH THE ALLEN CHAPEL A,
NJ. E. CHURCH, SEPT. I'll In.
elusive.

Florence Louise HarlIee, Reporter
The Annual District Sunday School
Convention of the A. M. E. Church.
convened in Fort Worth with the
Allen Chapel church from the 18th
to 18th inclusive. DR.. r. s. Jenkins
presiding. DR.. Jenkins called the
convention to order and in brief
address explained the object. The
usual Ritualistic ceremonies were
observed with scripture reading and
prayer. After spiritual service
with much heartfelt emotion and
devotion, the organization was per-
fected as follows: Mrs. Holland was
elected secretary with Mrs. Brown
of Dallas, assistant secretary. Miss
Florence Louise Harllee of Dallas
was elected reporter to secular pa
pers.
The following report was made:
Finance, $552.93, and an increase in
the number of pupils in the Sunday
School over the number of last year,
and that the general outlook for
the work was reported very en-
couraging over the district. Reports
were also read from the Christian
Endeavor with encouraging signs.
The Missionary work came in for a
consideration with an encouraging
report.
Papers read and discussed-Sev-
eral papers were read and discussed
and gave much information. Several
presiding elders from different parts
of the state delivered timely and in
structive addresses touching the work.
Father Linn also talked of the his
tory of the Sunday School work in
the early days in Texas. and detailed
infinitely the founding of Paul Quinn
College and the struggle of the
early efforts to raise funds for that
institution.
DR.. R. s. Jenkins to be sent to
Africa-The Convention planned to
send DR.. Jenkins to Liberia in honor
of his distinguished work IN the
conference district and for his zeal
in making the work a signal sue
cess. Several addresses were deliv-
cred favoring sending the distin-
guished Presiding Elder to the Dark
Continent for information about her
people and the Fatherhood.
The work of Rev. H. S. Sims-Rev
H. s. Sims of Allen Chapel, did
much to make the convention q
success. He is doing a splendid
work for his congregation. He added
1876 new members to his flock with
in the last six months, and reduced
the church debt from $4,000 to $4,-
500 during tie same time. Rev.
Sims has received an invitation from
the President Of Liberia to visit that
Republic and he has accepted the
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-17

here in interest of the A. M. e.
choir: Mrs. Annie Lee Hansbough
Of Wichita is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. W, B. Price of So. 5th street.
The basement of the Wayman Chepel
A. NJ. e. church stood two and one
half feet in water as a result of the
recent flood. Please pay up your
paper bill and "Owe no man nothing,
save good name"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-17
invitation and will endeavor to make

Invitation and VIII endeaYor 10 make
the trip.
Prof. N. W. Harllee elected Sup
erintendent-The convention elected
Prof. N. w. Harllee, District Sunday
School Supt., and has accepted the
work and will visit all points and
deliver lecture and with complete
system of organization and inspire
new energy and life in the work,
it is claimed.
The Junior Choir-The Junior
choir of the Allen Chapel needs the
highest commentator as harmonious
singers. Few choirs sing as well.
1t is a grea tpity that these singers
are not kept constantly on the road
and before the music loving public.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-17
NEWS BRIEFS.
(By the Associated Negro Pressl.

(By the Associated Negro Press).
Boston, Mass, Sept 15.-The un.
employment situation in this state
Is not acute, although 25 per cen
of the wage earners are out of work
Gov. Cox announced, after a con-
ference at the state house with rep.
iresentatives of charitable and social
organizations. 1--WE have every reas-
on to believe" he added, that the
amount of persons employed will be
greatly increased during the next
three months" Negro immigration
from the south is being discouraged
as a consequence.
Hoxie, Ark, Sept. 15.-Charged
with being an accessory in the kill
ing of two men, Holcombe and Berry
by City Marshall Ball late Saturday
night at street fair here, Mayor
NJ. ]. Jelly was arrested on warrants
issued following a mass meeting
During the meeting members of the
council attacked the mayor for his
alleged part in the tragedy by affect
ing to believe that Negroes committed
the crime.
New Orleans, La, Sept. 15.-The
plan of Frances Chalk, Negro to have
members of her race furnish i'm
provements in ward SO. the Negro
section of Charity Hospital has
brought results. She is seeking con-
tributions from the Negro public.
Atlanta, Ca, Sept 15.-One gallon
and half of whiskey was seized by
Detectives last Tuesday night at
II o'clock, when they went to arrest
Fred Wilson, Colored, aged "a, at
his home II Granger street, they
noticed that he had been drinking
and. after searching the house, dis
covered the whiskey. Wilson is be-
ing held on charge of having
whiskey in his possession.
Savannah, Ca, Sept. 15.-Three
Jenkins County farmers, Allen Hooks,
Lester Hooks and Rema Hart, are
held for the federal court here on
a charge of peonage, their bonds
being fixed at $4,000 each. They are
charged with holding in peonage
three Colored persons, Bishop Har
mon, William Darby and wife. The
Negroes declare that their masters
put ropes around their necks and
them.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-17
NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE.

(By TIE Associated Negro Press.)
st. Joseph, Mo-, Sept 15.-Olive Scott,
Is years old, Colored girl. of Elwood,
Kansas, has confessed to the sheriff
VI Troy, Kansas, that she threw her
two sisters, and 10 years old,
respectively, into the Missouri river
to escape the trouble of taking care
of them, and because she was tired
of the job.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-17

Juliette, Ca, Sept. 15.-Berner
GODDARD, eight-year-old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert GODDARD, white,
of Goggansville, near here, who TO-
the past several months has been
strickened, with what specialists term
Raynaud's disease, causing the ends
of her fingers on both hands to turn
black, is gradually recovering AZ
ter the disease was arrested finger
tips began to grow slowly black.
The condition of the child attracted
much attention by physicians who
pronounced the disease as one Of
the strangest in the history Of med
zeal science.
Harlan, KY, Sept. 15.--Joe Nc
creary, held as suspect in the
abduction, assault and murder of
Mary Hornsby, 10-year-old daughter
of H. A. Hornsby, carpenter at
Lynch, was to be taken to Harlan
for further quizzing by officials while
so deputy sheriffs were searching for
stranger who had been in Lynch
several days and was seen. accord
ing to a neighbor. to caress the
victim in an clubhouse Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
NATIONAL GUARD
 PRISONERS HERE
Nine Young Men Implicated in Baird Lynching Reach
 Birmingham

Under the surveillance of Sheriff Thomas Guthrie of Walker county nine members of the Alabama national guard, charged with the lynchfng of William Baird at Jasper several weeks ago, were placed in the Jefferson county jail here yesterday.
 Orders authorizing the transfer of the men from Marion county, where they have been for trial on warrants issued in Walker county to the county jail here were issued by Judge T. L. Sowell of the fourteenth judicial cir cult of Alabama. They are to be held here for safe Keeping until further or ders of the court, according to i'm structions received.
 In the order of Judge Sowell. the court stated 1t was of the opinion 1t would be better to transfer the ac- cused men to another county, and he instructed the sheriff of Marion county to turn the men over to the sheriff of Walker county to take to Birmingham to be held in the county jail there.
 The men placed in jail yesterday were Robert J. Lancaster. Joseph w. Key. Clarence Richardson, Roy Pat ton, James Franklin, W. D. Speed, Glenn L. Stephens and Manly R. Sex ton. Sheriff Guthrie was accompanied by Deputies Rufus Cannon. w. c. Will son and L. c. Baxgan of the state law enforcement squad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-24
w. M. HILL MUST SERVE JAIL SENTENCE
 FOR MANSLAUG

william M Hill, convicted of man slaughter in the second degree in the criminal division of the circuit court before Judge William F. Fort two years ago. must serve his sentence of IS months in the county jail. Copy of the certificate of the supreme court denying the petition for certiorari to the court of appeals was received by tho clerk of the criminal court yester- day.
 Hill is alleged to have killed a mer- chant. named Sudduth. near East Lake. according to the records of the court. He was convicted following pro- lODged trial and was fined $500 and sentenced 12 months in the county jail. The case has been on appeal in the various appellate courts since tha. time. and each has sustained the con- yiction of the lower court He has now exhausted all his legal remedies. sccording to court officials. and will be required to serve his sentence un- less Governor Thomas E. Kilby in- tervehes.