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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
QUERIES SENT TO
PUBLIC UTILITIES

Frank J. McArdle, chief of rates
and schedules Of the Public Utilities
commission, Tuesday, sent to all the
utilities in the State, a communica-
ton saying that the coal situation at
the present time being matter of
vital interest in the entire nation the
President has recently appointed a
fuel committee with headquarters at
Washington.
1.-THE President has also called
upon the governors of each state to
likewise appoint q committee, 50 that
each state may cooperate with the
Presidents fuel committee to the end
that the needs of all may be served
TO the fullest possible extent" con-
tinucs tho communication
"The Governor of Maine has
pledged his individual efforts ard
support and in addition has called
full cooperation may be given the
rational committee for the carrying
out of such orders and regulations as
may be necessary during the emer-
gcncy.
THAT the Governors coal commit
tee of Maine may know the needs OF
its utilities and its citizens. you are
urgently requested to carefully and as
promptly as possible answer the fol-
lowing questions:
How many tons of coal have you
on hand"
"Plcase state the number OF tons
for which vou have contracted and
how many tons YOU expect to receive.
"Pleaso state your requirements to
April /, 1923"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
Some Final Dates
Near in War Risk lns.
United States Veterans Bureau Calls
Attention to Time Limits Provided
in War Risk Insurance Act

The United States Veterans Bu
reau has called attention to Section
500 of the War Risk Insurance Act,
which provides for the filing of COM
pcnsation claims and applications OF
certificates of injury. Men discharged
from the service between April 6. 1911.
and Oct. 6, 1917, may apply to either
the Pension Bureau or to the Neter-
ans Bureau within FIVE years. Those
discharged after oct. 6, 1917, have no
rights unless they make claim within
five years from the date of their dis
charge. Parents must prove depcn-
dency within five years after the
death of the person on account Of
whose service claim is made.
Section SOC of the act makes it in
cumbcnt upon the discharged service
after y medical examination, a certiti-
cate of injury stating that at the time
Of his discharge he was suffering from
an injury likely to result in death or
disability" Application for this
nuSt be made prior to Aug. 9, 1922
except in case whore he was diSCharg-
ed after Aug: 8, 1921, in which event
he has one year to file application for
n certificate of injury. The man who
obtains such n certificate must also
file application for compensation
within the time limit provided by
Section 300. which allows him five
years after the beginning of such dis
ability. The fiye-year period may be
extended for one year for good cause
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

every cord Of wood under cover means
30 much less COAL" said Gov. Baxter.
During the war when we had fuel
administration there was no coal strike
or no railroad strike" continued Gov.
Baxter.
When realize that we may have
act promptly.
Ex-Gov. Curtis Of Portland, whole
sale coal dealer, said that he did not
think that the situation was very Sc
rious at present. He said that the
great trouble would come over the hard
coal. He could give no estimate Of the
amount of coal now on hand in Maine.
George L. Gerrish of Portland, rep
resenting the A. r. Wright Coal Co.,
over 10 or Is per cent. Of the 100000
tons needed for Maine during the win
ter was on hand, but later he said he
did not believe that 80 per cent. of the
amount was in the State at present.
Il am more disturbed about our sup
ply of anthracite coal than is ex-Gov.
Curtis" said Mr.. Gerrish.
w. Fred Spear Of South Portland. a
coal dealer. thought that the organ
ization should ask the advice of the
small retailer who personally knows
every one of his customers.
Il am kind of an optimist." said Mr..
Spear.
Il thought I was an optinist, so 1
didn't buy my coal last spring" said
Gov. Baxter. II haven't a shovelful
in my house and frost is six weeks
away"
Edward w. Larrabee thought that
the proposition of using wood in the
cities was racticable as it costs so
much to get it there.
Il have only two or three tons left
in my yard, but l think the coal will
come" said Mr.. Larrabee.
EX-Gov. Curtis said that his concern
only sells one ton of coal to person.
Sidney A. Staples, representing the
Biddeford & Saco Coal Co. said that
during the last six weeks his COM
pany has delivered no coal unless it
was case Of an emergency.
Ex- Mayor John f. Woodman of Ban
gor. a coal dealer, thought that all
dealers in his city had told their Gus
toners when coal comes that they
would get a proportionate amount and
they Will not have their bins filled.
Gov. Baxter stated that he had is
sued an appeal to the people of Maine
to economize in the use of both hard
and soft coal.
Gov. Baxter said that he was going
to set UP an organization. but that it
would not be any more than is neces-
sary.
Il don't want any more government
al supervision than is necessary" said
the governor as | do not believe in
it; but we must conform to the rules
laid down BY Secretary Hoover and
Fuel Distributor Spencer. We want to
show the citizens of the State that we
are protecting their interests and also
the interests of the people who have
money invested in the coal business"
Mr. Gerrish of Portland asked all
those who favored cooperation with
Gov. Baxter and the fuel administra-
ton to stand IN. Every coal dealer
did so.
II certainly appreciate Your spirit"
said Gov. Baxter, and the meeting ad-
journcd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
Dealers Are Unit
(Continued from, Pace One)

lcs Coy. Baxter. "if the State fuel ad-
ministratiun is to be responsible for
coal coming into Maine we want to
know where our authority begins and
ends. / know yol gentlemen Will not
think that We want too much author
ity but We want to know how far this
authority extends. The only way to
conduct this affair is to take the
public into our confidence. 1 have
cancelled all my engagements and
am going to stay right here in this
crisis. Tho public utility companies
have coal enough TO last but a few
weeks.
Judge Benjamin T. Clcaves of Port
land, secretary Of The Associated In
dUstrics Of Maine, said that if the
situation is as it has been represented
to him tho trouble is going to hc for
the householder in getting coal At
best in Maine and the northern states,
there is going to be a shortage Of
coal.
Judge Cleaves stated that he had
been in communication with Morris
Mcdonald, manager of the Maine
Central Railroad and President Percy
r. Todd Of the Bangor & Aroostook
railroad and they agreed to give re-
duced rate in the transportation of
wood provided that the consumer
would be obliged to pay an exhorbi-
tant price for it.
Judge Cleavcs thought that the com
mittce should give some attention to
the proposition of using wood for fuel
and he further stated that he and the
organization which he represents
stand ready ard willing to cooperate
in every way.
This wood idea is a good one, for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
Governors Appeal
Continued from PAGE One)

ference with Gov. Baxter Tuesday.
Mr.. Josselyn's experience and grasp
of the whole problem promises tc be
Of usefulness TO the Governor and
the advisory committee.
There is no appreCiable change
in the situation in the last "a hours"
said Governor Baxter Tuesday night,
when asked concerning develop
ments. He further said: with
every hour adding to the cold wealth
or menace to million homes and
millions Of workers in the countrys
industries, we feel more anxious than
ever and hope for an early settle
ment Of both strikes.
Il wish / could tell the people Of
Maine that both railway and coal
strikes were ended; that every man
was to jump to his position with re-
newed vigor. and that the country
was to have coal and that the rail-,
roads are to redouble their efforts
to meet the needs of the public.
but have no such encouraging
message. The situation is critical, it
is dangerous. LL us nope that De-
fore long~a Moses will arise to lead
us out of the wilderness. 1t seems
that our intelligence and love Of
humanity ought to provide means by
avoiding such a lemantable situation
as confronts us today"
The Governor said that just now
the answer to the problem is in the
hands of the railroads, dealers,
banks and public. He said that
Names normal requirements for
coal is approximately 1000, 900 tons
of hard and soft coal in II months.
The following are samples of tele-
grams now coming to the Governors
office. the first from local board of
trade:
Goal supply exhausted; 200 tons
the coming winter"
Another comes from one Of the
cities as follows:
I'VE require 1000 tons Of soft coal
and 1900 tons Of hard coal, all to be
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
MAINE BOY TO
ENTER ANNAPOLIS

Winthrop. Me. Aug. 1-senator
Hale was notified this week that
Charles J. Whiting of East Winthrop
has been admitted to the Naval
Academy at Annapolis having sue
cessfully passed the physical and
mental tests required. Richard S.
Burr Of Augusta, who was designated
for the Naval Academy by Senator
Hale along with Whiting was noti-
fled Of his admission earlier in the
month.
Both young men were members of
the graduating class this year at the
Cony High school of Augusta and
were selected by Senator Hale as the
result of competitive examinations
held in the State last fall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

City Treasurer Wilbcrt Wilson re-
ing OF the month of August the tax
payers arc coming his Office in
fairly large numbers to pay their
years taxes. Mr. Wilson said that
the taxes are due the first Of August
but that the city allows 80 days more
Of grace before interest starts. The
loard OF assessors will be in session
the first three days of this month at
their office to handle all claims for
adjustment Of taxes and anyone
feeling that their taxes should be
changed should sec them while in
Ssion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

The temporary custody Of the mi
nor daughter of John and Hortense
Cairns of West Gardiner, Dolores,
aged l6 pending divorce proceedings
on the part of the young girls pa
rcnts. was the subject Tuesday at the
court house of hearing before Chief
Justice Cornish Of the supreme judi
Ctal court. Attorney +. +. Peacock
of Waterville appeared for Mrs. Cairns
and Attorney Ernest Goodspecd of
Gardiner for the husband. Justice
Cornish reserved his opinion at the
close Of the hearing until he had had
opportunity to obtain further informa-
tion thought necessary for the decision
of the problem involved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
New Service by the
Chamber of Commerce
To Collect Hotel and Resort Booklets
for lnquirers and viii Be Bureau
of Information About Maine

or Information About Maine
Calls for information about the va
rious hotels and summer resorts of
Maine have been so frequent at the
Augusta Chamber of Commerce of
late that it has become necessary for
the secretary to gather together as
many of the booklets issued by such
places as possible for the convenience
of visitors. a circular letter has
been sent to such hotels and camps as
are listed in the standard guides, but
the growth Of this industry has been
SO rapid of late in Maine that the lists
are far from complete. The Chamber
of Commerce would be glad to dis
tribute literature about the boys and
girls camps, the art colonies, the
woods camps and other places and
will cooperate with all such places
in spreading the story of Maine
broad adcast
Similar action Is being taken by
the other Chambers of Commerce of
Maine as n result of the gathering of
Maine Secretaries held recently in
Portland. From now on every Cham
Der of Commerce office i'll Maine Will
be a Bureau of Information about
Maine for the convenience Of summer
visitors. The visitors themselves have
demanded this service by expecting
it and their inquiries in tho course of
4 summer season are both numerous
and taxing. The location of the Au-
gusta office in Market Square is such
as to make it the stopping place of
many visitors. The most frequent in
quiry is How do we get to Quebec??"
Secretary Clarke wonders why.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

1t was reported late last night that
one Of Augustus we'll known young
men had, within a brief space of
time, eaten 16 hot dogs, two ice
cream cones and had drunk three
large bottles Of ginger ale. A local
cab driver who had not thought it
possible is said to be out IS as a re-
suit of this demonstration of remark
able capacity. This is thought to be
the worlds record in food stowage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

A meeting Of the members of the
general committee Of the Maine State
Sunday School Association and the
chairman of the other committees to-
gether with Rev. Edward Brewster of
Portland secretary Of the association
was held Tuesday afternoon at the
Y. NJ. c. A. building for the purpose
OF formulating the plans for the COM
ing State convention which is to be
held in this city about the middle Of
October. Tho plans for the conven-
ton are rapidly taking shape and a
fine convention is sure to result.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

Mrs. Peter Klein and daughter Do
lorcs of Connecticut are visiting Miss
Odie Hawes Of Capitol street. Mr.
Klein with friend, Mr.. Kenny, also
from tho Nutmeg State, will join
them the 18th of this month. They
will then spend two weeks on the
shores of Cobbosseecontee. Mrs. Klein
was before hor marriage Miss Marga-
ret collins of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barrows Of
Mont Clair, New Jersey with their
children, Betty, Barbara, and
Frank, Jr., are spending a
two weeks vacation at Wilton Hill
near Togus Pond. Mrs. Barrows was
Miss Susan Johnson Of this city be-
fore her marriage. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hesselmann of New Jersey are with
them in camp. Mr.. Hesselmann is a
law partner of Mr. Barrows.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

c. H. Blatchford Of Portland. at
torrey for the Maine Central Rail-
road was in Augusta on Tuesday
accompanied by Civil Engineer
Boothby of the railroad. They ap-
peared before County Commissioner
Q. III. Goodhue of Waterville in con-
nection with petition relative to
the location of highway in
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

used in schools, fire houses, city hos
pital and home. and public build
ings."
A third comes from a large group
of manufacturers saying that its in
dustry is dependent on transportation
and COAL" and asking for priority
shipmcnts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

Miss Clarinda Cloutier Of 3S Wash
ington street left Monday for Old Or
chard. where she will pass q two
weeks vacation. Miss Cloutier was
accompanied by her mother, Mrs.
George A. Cloutier, and sister, Miss
Ruth Cloutier.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

the theatre. Although Mr.. Hill IL
still navigating with the aid Of
crutches and will i .obaby have to do
so for the next six weeks, he is feel.
ing very we'll and II glad to get
back to work as his associates and
friends are to see him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

Miss Eleanor Kelley who for a short
time. assisted with the rattangall
campaign work. has accepted n posi-
tion with tho IIallOwcll Granite works
as book keeper at their quarry at
Granite Hill and as entered upon her
duties there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

A Verdict on Violins.-"Old things
are best" has always been ac-
cepted as true of wine and fiddles.
But at the Paris Conservative, where
six old and six new violiN were
played in complete darkness. the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

Fourteen babies were examined by
DR.. Warren Sanborn at the fourth
weekly Baby Clinic at the Augusta
General Hospi Tue day afternoon.
Eight children appeared who had
not been at other meetings OF the
clinic. The ages Of the youngsters
ran from few months to two and a
half years. and there were two from
four to five years One child has
gained two and Il half pounds since
July II. and in many of the other
Twenty-Five babies who have been
brought to the clinic there has been
encouraging progress. The clinic
will be held on next Tuesday after
noon NJ two-thirty at the General
Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

Mrs Annette Gilbert OF Guilford
has returned to her home after a
short visit with Miss Hattie II.
Holmes on Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

Mrs. Lottie Reed Of Augusta left
Tuesday morning for Ocean Point
where she will pass z few days with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

The testing of cattle in the ac-
credited herd work has been finished
in China and Chelsea. Next week
will see the testers in Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
Funeral Mrs. Georqe A, Stoddard

Funeral services of the late Mrs.
George A. stoddard were held at 253
Water street at 1890 Tuesday morn
ing. Rev A. T. McWhorter ofTiciated
Burial was in the family lot at River
side cemetery. The bearers were Don
{. stevens. William WadIcigh, Harry
Hewitt and stephen Twombly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

votes of the audience placed two
modern violins first. then Stradi-..
yarius, and after that Guadagnfni.
Scientific American. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

G. G. Clarke. secretary OF the
Chamber Of Commerce, left Tuesday
evening for Portland on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
LOCAL NOTICE

fHle dance. Wednesday
isr1dc Grange Han. Prlzcs.
'.'""a orchestra. Augl,2
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
Ernest r. Hill iea der ,

Ernest r. Hill, leader of the Col
onial orchestra resumed his duties
Monday after an absence of six
weeks due to a badly broken ankle
which he sustained through a fall at
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

C.,. I.uhation officer Edwin
ru"ut ~ Wiulsorville was visitor
rl sl7. this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

c.r. N eler WAS n Tuesday
>a IA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

.r. N.e Brui1min McCurdy
-.u .r Nu.u4ta lcft Tues
i.rmt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

" Icrch ~ Swnrthmore
T1. formerly Miss Ethel
PORTLAND Maine. has been
t' ~ Mrs Trehy Johnson N
1nd Mrs. oliver v. Glenn ~
hrr-eccontec Mrs. Glenn en-
ni lrllge on Monday. Mrs
Hr,ri Nr arA Mrs. y e. os-
WtI known IN Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

's y Narston ~ this city.
'N. 'trrton. Mr. and Mrs
'rr'.n arl Mrs Frcd Wc1-
'' boon ,teltinr MIR ~ Mrs.
.harl IN Inkc Cobhossce-
e. Tu.e1av morning on 'he
H orttn ro'nt VIII re thcv
month ~ August.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

1 Tin ~ Whitcneld was
'.r Tp.slay this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

NJ" \ IUtIUrN Of W0tcryille
az tho court house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-02

juneSsat& edit
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-01

Notice Is hereby given that
the figures shown in the follow
ing list opposite the name of m
dlviduals, firms and corpora
tiOns. are the assessed values
of the personal pronertY If said
named persons as they nov ap-
pear on the 1929 assessment
books and these figures will be
used in computing your 1872
taxes.
The La Sale County Board of
Review NOW in session IT the
court house, Is the only aulhcr-
lied agency for changing or al
tering these figures and. if you
are dissatisfied with your as
sessment as shown, you should
file complaint with the said
Board at once.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE
TAX IS EXTENDED AS NO
ONE HAS AUTHORITY TO
CHANGE THE AMOUNTS AT.
THAT TIME.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-01

Notice is hereby given that
the figures shown in the follow
ing list opposite the name Of IN
diyiduaIs. d1ns and corpora
tions. are the assessed values
of the personal property of said
named persons as they now APP
pear on the 1922 assessment
books and these figures will he
used In computing your 1922
taxes,
The La Sale County Board Of
Review now IN session al the
court house, is the only author
lied agency for changing or al
tcring these figures and. if YOU
are dissatisfied with your ls-
sessment as shown, you should
file complaint with the said
Board At once.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL. TIRE,
TAX is EXTENDED AS NO
ONE HAS AUTHOTiT TO
CHANGE THE AMOUNTS AT
THAT TINE.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-01

Notice Is hereby given that
the figures shown in the follow
ing list opposite the name of n
dividuals. firms and corpora
tions. are the assessed VanHeS
of the personal property of said
named persons as they now lp-
pear on the 1922 assessment
books and these figures Will be
used in computing your 1872
taxes.
The La Sale County Board 81
Review now in session at the
court house is the only author
lied agency for changing or al
tering these figures and, if you
are dissatisfied with your as
sessment as shown, you should
Board at once.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE
TAX IS EXTENDED AS NO
ONE HAS AUTHORITY TO
CHANGE THE AMOUNTS At
THAT TIME,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-01

Notice is hereby given that
the figures shown in the follow
ing list opposite the name Of in
dividuals, firms and corpora
tons. are the assessed values
OF the personal property of said
named persons as they now ap-
pear on the 1929 assessment
books and these figures will be
used in computing your 1922
taxes.
The La Sale County Board of
Review (now in session at the
court house, is the only author
lied agency for changing or al
tering these figures and, r You
are dissatisfied with your as
file complaint with the said
Board at once.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE
TAX is EXTENDED AS NO
ONE HAS AUTHORITY To
CHANGE THE AMOU MIS- AT
THAT TINE,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-01
Wallace

ASSESSMENT LIST FOR THE
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-01
LIST FOR TIL
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Dayton

Notice is hereby given that
the figures shown in the follow
ing list opposite the name of IN
dividuaIs. firms and corpora
lions, are the assessed values
of the personal property of sajd
named persons as they now APP
pear on the 1922 assessment
books and these figures will be
used in computing your 1929
taxes.
The la Sale County Board of
Review fnow in session at the
court house, is the only author.
lied agency for changing or al
term" those figures and, If you
are dissatisfied with your as
sessment as shown, you should
file complaint with the said
Board at once.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE
TAX IS EXTENDED AS NO
ONE HAS AUTHORITY TO
CHANGE THE AMOUNTS At
THAT TIME.
GEO. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Supervisor of Assessments.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-01
Utica

ASSESSME NT LIST FOR THE
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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-08
PeOny Time In
Miss Kidder's Garden

The peonies are just bursting
into bloom in Miss Kidder's gar
den and visitors will be welcomed.
The intense heat of the past few
days has hurried things along and
in few days her garden will be
mass of lovely blossoms. Miss
Kidder is not only skilled in the
growth and care Of peonies but
her plants were selected with
great care and she has one of the
best collections of peonies in
this section.
The Boston Sunday Post carried
a picture Of her garden with Miss
kidder in the foreground and the
picture is to be submitted as an
illustration for a seed catalogue
published by one of the leading
nurseries. This house is asking
peony raisers to enter the contest,
submitting pictures of their gar
dens with the peonies in bloom.
All who visited Miss Kidder's
garden last year will want to see
her peonies this year and they give
promise of bearing even more pro-
lifically. She did a large retail
business last year particularly at
commencement and will again be
able to supply he demand.