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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
SENATE
Tuesday, January 20. 1923

Tuesday, January 20, 1923.
Senate called to order by the Presi-
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Bradford Of Hal
lowell.
Journal Of previous session read and
approved.
Papers from the House disposed Of
in concurrence.
The following bills, petitions. ETC.,
were received and on recommendation
were referred to the following commit
tees:
judiciary
BY Mr.. Ryder of Piscataquis: An
Act to amend Section 10 of Chapter
1877 of the Revised Statutes as amended
by Chapter 203 of the Public Laws OF
1917, and by Chapter rs of the Public
Laws Of 1919, and by Chapter 1G7 of
the Public Laws of 1921, relating to
the appointment of probation officers.
State Lands and Forest Preservation
My Mr.. Phillips of Hancock: An
Act to provide for registration of land
surveyors and their marks.
BY the same senator: Resolve APP
proprating money for the further
maintenance Of the State forest nur-
sery.
BY the same senator: Resolve
appropriating money for general for
cSuy purposes.
by Mr. Buzzell of Waldo: An Act to
amend Section ~ of Chapter 8 of the
Revised Statutes, relative to forest
fires within woodlands.
By the same senator: An Act to
amend Section I9 of the Revised Stat
utes, as amended by Chapter of the
Public Laws Of 1919, relating to forest
tire signs.
By the same senator: Resolve APP
propriating money for salaries and
Clerk hire in the Office of land agent
and forest commissioner.
by Mr. Putnam of Hancock: An Act
concerning the Improvement, rrotec-
ton and preservation of fruit, shade or
ornamental trees.
BY the same senator: Resolve ap-
propriating money for the administers
ton Of public lands.
Orders
On motion by Mr.. Adams of Konne-
bee, it was
Ordered, that the official reporter of
the Senate receive the same compon-
sation as the official reporter Of the
House.
Orders Of the Day
On motion by Mr. Bailey of Penob-
scot, under suspension Of the rules
that senator presented An Act to con-
troll the sale and use Of pistols and re-
NolVcrS.
on further motion by the same sen
ator the bill was referred to the COM
mittce on military affairs.
on molten 10y Mr.. Morcnau of An
GroScoggin,
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BINGHAM

PLEASANT RIDGE.-Nliles Good
ell of Bingham passed the week end
with his classmate. Philip Palmer.
Mrs. Charlie Rollins was in Mndi-
son and Skowhegan Friday and Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Andrews and
son, Randall, went to Madison Mon
day for a few days visit.
John Cahill finished cutting pulp
Saturday. He has cut about 1000
cords which is to be hauled to Sandy
stream.
Ellsworth Martin was. at home for
several days from Moscow, returning
Sunday evening.
Mark Beane is scaling for +. L.
Beane.
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Cured Her
y Rheumatism,

Knowing from terrible experience the
suffering caused by rheumatism. Mrs. ]. f.
Hurst who lives at COS +. Douglas Street.
Gill Bloomington. ILL.,. is so thankful at
having cured herself that out OF pure
gratitude she is anxious to tell all other
sufferers just how to get rid of their tor
ture by simple way at home.
Mrs. Hurst has nothing to sell. Merely
mail your own name and address, and she
will gladly send you This valuable infor-
nation entirely free. Write her at once
before you forget-Adv.
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THE Dist MAINE LEGISLATURE
Complete Stenographic Report of Pro-
s.a ceedings in the House and Senate

: viding for the appointment OF forest
fire wardens in towns.
Mr.. PJummer Of Bridgton: An Act
| to amend Section SO of Chapter 8 OF
the Revised Statutes relating to for
est fire notices.
Mr.. Wills of Salem: An Act to
amend Section Is of Chapter 30 OF the
Revised Statutes. relating to kindling
! fires on forest land.
Mr., Melcher of Rumford: An Act to
amend Section 20 of Chapter of the
Revised Statutes as amended by Chap
ter SO of the Public Laws of 1921, re-
lating to forest fire fighters in the
Maine forestry district.
BY the same gentleman: An Act to
amend Section GS of the Revised Stat
| utes as amended by Chapter So of the
Public Laws of 1921, relating to the
compensation of chief forest fire ward
ems and their deputies.
Ways and Bridges
! Mr., Tarr of Arrowsic: Resolve ap-
propriating money to reimburse the
| town or Arrowsic for money expended
| in the repairs and maintenance OF
bridge in the town Of Arrowsic.
! l.. Mr.. Wood of Bluehill: Resolve in
favor Of Eluehill for repair Of road.
Orders
On motion by Mr.. Baker of Stcuben,
: it was
Ordered, that the official reporter OF
the House be, and hereby is. autho-
riZed to procure the service of type
writer operator for the use OF the as
sstant reporter of the S1st Legislature
| in the preparation and completion of
the legislative Record. at the same
compensation as was incurred at the
! last regular session.
! Orders of the Day
On motion by Mr. Sturgis of Auburn
| it was voted to take from the table
an act tabled by him January is, en-
| titled IAN Act to prevent crime by per-
sons masked or disguiscd'; and on
| further. motion by the same gentleman
| If was voted that the bill be referred
| to the committee on judiciary.
! On motion by Mr.. Archibald OF
Ioulton.
| Adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
/
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Name Woman Register
Deeds in ArOostOok Co.

Gov. Baxter Tuesday nominated
Miss Florence /. Wheaton of Houlton
for register of deeds for the southern
Aroostook county to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of James IL.
kidder OF Houlton.
Miss Wheaton has been employed
in the office of the register of deeds
for seven years. was u clasSmate Of
Mrs. Dora Il. Pinkham. the member
from Fort Kent and had the endorse
ment of hundreds of women and
practically every member of the
ArOOStOOk county bar
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PALMYRA

PALMYRA Grange conferred the first
and second degrees upon q class OF
candidates, at a regular meeting hcld
Saturday evening. 1t was voted 10
paw the expense of the Lecturer in
attending the Lecturers Conference
in Bangor. Mrs. Arthur Magnus
was elected pianist Tor the ensuing
year.
a. T.. Hilton was in Corinna Sun
day visiting at the home of his par
cnts. Mr.. and Mrs. j. $. Smith.
Arthur Magnus is working for
Charles Cookson who is in poor
health.
II. II. Hubbard begins his duties as
juryman Tuesday at Court in Show
hogan.
The tax collector is canvassing the
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Green. have
moved TO Hartland village wheye Mr..
Green is learning to do boot and shoe
repairinC.
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Liquor Seller Seeks Pardon

A petition for the pardon OF
George Chandler OF Scarboro. was
received at the Department of State
Tuesday. Chandler was convicted in
the superior court for Cumberland
county of the unlawful possession OF
liquor and was sentenced to pay .
fine of $500 and costs and to serve
three months in Jail and in default
of payment to serve six months addi-
tional in Jail.
In his petition for pardon
Chandler states that he believes that
his sentence was excessive and that
further confinement in Jail would Us
injurious to his health.
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Legislative Notice
STATE OF MAINE

STATE OF MAINE
In Senate, January 18. 1923.
Ordered, the House concurring. that
the time for the reception Of Bills for
private and special legislation be lin
tied to Thursday, February s. 1923. at
tions and bills presented after that
date be referred to the next Legisla-
ture; that the Secretary of the Senate
cause copies of this order to be pub
lished in all the daily and weekly pa
pers of the State until and including
Wednesday. February Z. 1923.
Presented by
Sargent of Hancock.
IN SENATE CHAMBER
Jan. 16. 1928
Read and Passed
Sent down for concurrence
l.. Ernest Thornton
Secretary
HOUSE
Jan. 16, 1928
Read and Passed
In concurrence
Clyde *. Chapman
Clerk
A true copy
Attest: l.. Ernest Thornton,
Secretary Of Senate.
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Gov, Baxter's RepIv

Gov. Baxter replied to Mr.. Trafton
as follows:
Il received your letter and appre-
ciate the friendly spirit that prompted
you to write it. Mr.. Lane is render
ing a real service to the State and
had it not been for him there would
have been real suffering among
many of our people. l thank you for
writing me-
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ADJUSTMENTS
Exceptional Cast in Universal

Exceptional Cast in Universal
Drama
Marguerite De La Motto of "The
Three Musketeers" and other Doug
las Fairbanks films is the leading
woman of THE Jilt," the Universal
attraction that will be shown at the
Colonial Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss De La Motto and Ralph
Graves of Griffith. fame have the
leading roles. Matt Moore plays a
balancing dramatic part and Harry
DeNere and Eleanor Hancock are
older characters. Ben Hewlett Of
BROAD Daylight" plays q minor role.
If you've never seen Constance
Talmadgc as chorus girl here's
your chance, in "Polly of the Follies''
at the Colonial today.-Adv.
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done by Maine and trust 1 can be Of
assistance to further the interests OF
the National Guard of your state.
Il note that You expect to come to
Washington in the near future and
shall be glad of the opportunity t.
talk this matter over with You.
Sincerely yours.
(Signed George G. Richards.
Major General
Chief, Militia Bureau.
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Former Treasure III

Charles D. Roberts. for many I'd
town treasurer. former Chairman
the Board of Selectmen and forms
in the shoe business at Dexter, Y
fered a shock of paralysis Sur
morning and that night had not
gained consciousness. PhyScs
hold no hope of his recovery.
Roberts retired from public Oh
several years ago and has 81
been in the coal business.
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Mrs Sarah Narney


Mrs. J.. II. F'arnum received on
Wednesday the sad news of the death
of her sister. Mrs. Sarah Narney, at
the home of her adopted daughter in
York, Pa. Mrs. Narney will be kindly
remembered by those who met her
while she was n guest of her sister.
S. S. Salley has returned home
from Pittsfield where he has been
building Il house for his daughter.
Miss Gcnevieve Weeks of Pittsfield
and Miss Mildred Higgins of Liberty
were guests of Miss Weeks grand
mother, Mrs. c. \. Leavitt, for the
week lend.
OdelI, Colby. and Doland Bryant,
who have employment in Corinna.
were at he home of their parents for
Sunday.
Miss Nellie Jordan attended the
teachers Convention in Pittsfield
Friday.
Brackets hay press is pressing
hay for c. a. Leavitt.
Mrs. Herbert Peterson has return
oG from few weeks visit with
friends in Waterville.
Tie High School Carnival will be
held at the Littleficld home. Stuart
hill. on Jan. IS. A good time is plan
ned for all. Supper will be served.
Earl Hanson has returned to his
school in Newport after two weeks
illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24

IN concurrence.
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Nil. Gaenc Of Lewiston: Resolve
appropriating money TO aid Girls Or
phanage, Lewiston.
BY the same gentleman: Resolve
arpropriating money to aid st. Mary $
General Hospital. Lewiston.
BY the same gentleman: Resolve
appropriatinG money to aid Hcaly Asy-
lum, Lewiston.
Education
Mr.. Wood of Bluohill: Resolve in
favor of the Bluchil George Stevens
Acadcmy.
Mr.. Reed of Harmony: Resolve in
favor Of Ifartland Academy.
Inland Fisheries and Game
Mr.. Piper Of Jacllman PI.: An Act
to amend Section So of Chapter S of
! the Revised Statutes. relative to the
suspension of open season.
Interior Waters
Mr. Pickett of Naples: An Act TO
change the name Of Tricky Pond. in
Naples in the county of Cumberland,
to Lake Wcnonall.
by the same gentleman: An Act to
authorize Grcta NJ. Mondelsohn to con-
Struct and maintain a wharf in Long
Pond. at Naples in Cumberland county.
judiciary
Mr.. Saunders of Lubcc: An Act to
amend Section 51.of Chapter 50 of the
Revised Statutes. as amended by Chap
tors -. 211 and 80 of the Public Laws
Of 1917. as amended by Section 81.
Chapter ISL Of the Public Laws of
1921. relating to trial terms Of the
Supreme Judicial Court.
Mr.. Gardiner Of Gardiner: An Act
| relating to a winter speed course or
way above the misunderstanding
bridge at Farmncdalo.
Mr.. Earwise of Bangor. Resolve
amending the Constitution of the state
of Maine so as to limit appropriations
for private institutions and purposes
until Dee 81. 1880. and 50 as to pro
| hihit such appropriations after Deccm-
| Der 81, 1880.
Legal Affairs
Mr.. Clarke of Stonington: An Act
to lcgalizc acknowledgements taken
oaths administered, and maria ges
solemnized by Fred A. Torrcy.
State Lands and Forest Preservation
Mr.. Hammond of Van Buren,: Ar
Act to amend Section 80 of Chapter =
OF the Revised Statutes, relating to
building of camp fires.
Mr.. Granville of Parsonsfield: An
Act 70 amend Section Of Chapter 164
of the Public Laws of 1921, relating
to portable saw mills
Mr.. Curtis of Brewer An Act to
amend Section 20 of Chapter s of the
Revised Statutes as amended by Chap
ter 81 Of the Public Laws of 1921, pro
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Strong Action in "Ebb Tide"

Imagine trying to steal the pearls of
the fierccSt man in the South Sea
islands. who suspects your purpose in
advance. That is what two human
derelicts attempt to do in "Ebb Tide"
a dramatic George Mclford production
for Paramount. coming to the Opera
House today. You can further imagine
the exciting action that follows. This
is not, however. the main thread of the
fascinating story of this picture. The
chief interest centerS about the great
struggle of q man on the human ebb
tide for regeneration through the love
of a woman, the roles being played re-
spectively by James Kirkwood and
Lila Lee. Other stars having import
ant parts in the production include
Noah Berry, Robert Hatton, George
Fawcett and Jacqueline Logan.
"Papa's Night OUT is a screaming
comedy. A late News Weekly and the
Opera House orchestra complete a
real bang-up mid-wcek program.-Adv.
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Horace Clement

Horace Clement, a retired police
man of Lowell, Mass, and a former
resident of this town, died Jan. 14th,
aged &C years. He leaves two broth
ers. Mayo H. Clement of Ellsworth
and G. II. Clement of Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24

warmest nook, with thine own N
near, light thy pipe, and peruse
happenings of the last "a hours
thy Daily Kennebec Journal in PEI
and comfort.
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"Under Two FLAGS"

Holding the theatrical world SPELL
bound for years. the dramatic version
of Ouida's immortal epic. Under Two
Flags" was one of the greatest of all
stage plays. Blanche Bates was per-
haps the most noted artist who Dor
trayed the tragic figure Of Cigarette.
The screen has been waiting for years
for Priscilla Dean to impersonate
Cigarette as she does in the Universal
Jewel film version of Under Two
Rags" coming to the Opera House
Friday. Her director was Tod Brown
ing. the man who guided her in "Out-
side the Law,"-Adv,
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DIED

OMPKINS-Bangor. Jan. 90. Mona
NJ. infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Saul. AGED Is months.
DOTtIN--Northfcld. Jan. %, Man.
ming W.. aged 81 years, l month, IS
DAYS.
BLA<E-Bangor, Jan. 2L William
H.. aged &c years.
MCLEAN Jan. 81, Mrs.
Mary. aged IS years.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Jan. 21,
Mrs. Charles.
HILL-Rangor. Jan. %, Mrs. Matil-
+ ARNOLD-Bangor. JAN 81. Mabel,
wife Of Harry. L.. aged 81 years.
LELI.AN-Oldtown, Jan. %, Wal
ter. aged 81 years.
HOWARD-Dover-Foxcroft, Jan. "a,
James Clark.
DAVIS-Portland. Jan. 81. Katheryn
Beckett, wife of Earl f., aged % years,
IL days.
GooDRICH-Portland, Jan. %, Miss
Caroline NJ. aged 80 years.
DYER-Sheffield. Mass. Jan. %.
Jane Usher, wife of Algernon S. Dyer.
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Called to Maine Church

Rev. Guy C. McQuaide of Lowell.
Mass, has been rendered a call to he
come pastor of the Federated Church
OF Waldoboro. Me-. He has been
serving as supply in a church in
East Boothbay. Me, :"
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HOUSE

The House met according to adjourn
ment and was called TO order by the
Speaker
Prayer by the Rev Mr.. Young Of
Ha Howell.
Journal Of previous session read and
approved.
Papers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24

On motion by Mr.. Archibald of
Houlton.
Adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24

on molten by Mr.. Morcnau Of An
GroSco@gin,
Adjourned until tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock.
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Popular Local Young People
Announce Engagement Wed.

Cards were issued Wednesday
morning announcing the engagement
of Miss Mary Lynch Daley to John
Bailey Brown, both of this city.
Miss Daley is the daughter of Mrs.
Charles II. Daley and q niece of the
late Thomas j. Lynch Is popular
member of the younger social set
in the capital city. She was born In
Augusta and is a graduate of Cony
high school in the class of 1916 and
Manhattanville convent Of the Sac
red Heart, New York city.
Mr.. Brown who is the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. John w. Brown of this city
was boin in Bath and attended the
schools of that city. During the
World war, he enlisted in the Unit
ed States navy and served twenty
two months overseas. He is mem
Der of the American Legion and mas
been active in musical and dramatic
works. Mr.. Brown holds a position
in the office of the Great Northern
Paper company at Millinocket.
Both young people are popular
and have many friends throughout
the State as well as in Augusta. The
date Of the wedding viii be- ma
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-27

On December 81 the Kennebec Jour-
nal will have new circulation man.
ager, Edward Byron. at present circu-
lation manager of the Lewiston Jour-
nal.
Mr.. Byron first started his news
paper training with the Lewiston. Sun
In the mailing department, and worked
UP through to assistant circulation
manager. After seven years training
with the Lewiston Sun he accepted the
position of circulation manager of the
Lewiston, Journal, which position he
has held for the PAST two years.
Mr.. Byron is thoroughly familiar
with circulation work in all it's details,
the directing of circulation crews. car
ricr service and circulation promotion.
The journal feels fortunate in securing
such an experienced man. and espe-
cially one who is thoroughly familiar
with kennebec Journal territory.
Mr.. Byron was, born and educated
in Auburn, married an Auburn girl,
Iva Z. Record, and has a two-year-
old booster for Maine in his son
David.
He is a Send degree Mason and has
belonged to kora Temple for some
time. as well as the Arab Patrol. He
is an Episcopalian. and has no other
society or club affiliations than those
connected with Masonry.
He is one of the most popular young
men of Lewiston and Auburn and will
undoubtedly make many friends in
Augusta.
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NEWS BRIEFS

| New York, Dec. 26-The board OF
| governors of the New York curb
| market today, ordered a suspension
in trading in the stock of the South
| ern States Oil Corporation pending
an investigation of the recent rela-
lively violent fluctuations Of the
stock.
Seattle. Wash, Dec. 26-since
1915, six football games have been
played between eastern and western
universities at Pasadena, Calf. the
West winning four, tying one and
losing one. On the face of these
statistics, the Naval Academy team
will enter the game New Years day
against the University Of Washing
ton eleven with a handicap.
Provincetown. Mass, Dec. o.
Mrs. Eliza S. Wowland, widow Of the
late Thomas S. Rowland, vice presi-
dent and treasurer OF the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy Railroad,
died here last night at the home Of
her daughter. Elizabeth. She was
u years old.
Seattle, Wash, Dec. 26-After a
which the Pacific coast in the vicin-
ity of British Columbia and WASH
ington was dashed by furious gales,
causing a death toll of five and the
loss of two ships and temporarily
disabling two others, the storm
swept section was recovering today,
with weather conditions considerably
improved. The storm apparently
conferred about Gray's Harbor. where
the wind reached a velocity of so
miles an hour. At Port Angeles on
the south side of the Strait of Juan
De Fuca. and at Tacoma and Seattle,
the wind ranged from 10 to 60 miles
on hour.
Morristown, N. j., Dec. 26-Eforts
are being made to retry Francis
Kluxen, 1G year old boy, who.
year ago last July, was ACQUITTED of
the murder of Janet Lawrence, a
young schoolgirl. Prosecutor James
II. Bolitho has filed with the Morris
county clerk an application for rec
ords of the trial as q preliminary
step. The prosecutor stated that a
new trial would be asked because
the jury was drawn from Essex
county instead of from Morris coun-
ty, where the crime was committed.
New York, Dec. 26.-A special
train left tonight for the annual
convention of the Delta Kappa Epsi-
Ion fraternity at Meatreal, Decem-
Der % to 80. Senator Spencer of
Missouri. who will be honorary pres
ident of the organization during the
coming year. and other we'll known
men in public life were in the dele
cation.
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BOWDOIN

NORTH-Mrs. Lucy Mortimer,
who has been very i'll with pneu-
monia. is greatly recovered
Elmer Hickey of Augusta has
been visiting his father, George
Hickey, at North Bowdoin.
Mrs. Merton Barrett was a week
end visitor in Auburn and Lewis
ton.
Mrs. Lena Rideout, who was a pa
tent for several weeks at a hos
pital in Lewiston. is at home again
very much improved in heath.
Edward Giguere. while working
for c. Fl. Allen last week. met with
a painful accident when the axe he
was using slipped, infiicting a Sc
we're cut on the upper part of his
foot.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan has gone
to Brunswick. where she will visit
friends for few weeks.
Charlie Wright is quite i'll. suf-
feri1g from an abscess on his knee.
Mildred Lane. who is attending
High school at Sunapee, N. H.,
where her uncle. Winfield Rowe, is
principal, arrived home Saturday to
pass the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Lane.