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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

| Mr.. and Mrs. De Berard left Sat-
urday via auto for Julesburg for \
few days visit before going to their
home near Kansas City, Mo.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

tending business college. She went
ON to her home in Sutherland, Nebr.
Saturday night.
Mr.. Gorden, Q banker of Haxtun,
was . business here Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27
ROLLING PRAIRIE

Mrs. Sorenson, Miss Frink, Mrs.
Sprick and Miss Esther Sprick took
in the fair Friday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27
SEDGWICK NEWS

c. F. Parker of Julesburg, was
business visitor in Sedgwick on last
Monday.
Miss Helen Martin, Mrs. Hildebrand
and Owen Betterton were visitors in
Haxtun Sunday.
Mrs. c. B. McKinstry returned from
weeks visit in Sutherland, Nebr. on
last Monday.
The Bert Villars' sale came off We'd
nesday and was we'll attended. The
Rebekahs served lunch at noon. Mr..
and Mrs: Villars and family expect to
visit with relatives in MONTGOMERY
county, Iowa. for a few weeks before
locating again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Villars arriv-
ed here Friday from near Hooper.
Colo. to attend the Villars sale, Thev
expect to locate here.
Mr.. Howard Pratt and his mother.
Mrs. G. H. Pratt from Hastings, Neb.'
arrived in Sedgwick Wednesday to
look after land interests.
County Supt. Mrs. C. F. Schroeder
visited the schools in Sedgwick last
Tuesday.
Mr.. Roy McKinstry from near Crook
attended the Villars sale Wednesday.
County treasurer Victor Miller was
in Sedgwick Wednesday on business.
Miss Alice Harvey a cousin of Mrs
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

FOR SALE white reed baby bug
gy $500, l electric washing ma
chine $4,000. Large size Victrola,
$45.00. 208 E 9th St., phone 99M.
tfNo. 25-
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

Mayor Stockham has been on the
sick hist for few days, but is bet
/ ter at this writing.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

B. N. Weinsheim was a business Wis.
itor in Julesburg Tuesday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

County treasurer Victor Miller wa,
in Sedgwick Wednesday on business.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

FOR SALE-1O Hampshire breeding
Ewes; one pony, safe for children.
5h miles northwest of Venango,
Nebr. A. J. Noblitt. sep27-Oct4'
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

FOR SALE+Rawleigh Goods. Phone
I'll or call 213 West Second St.
Mrs. A. r. Walton, Julesburg, Colo
Tado. tt
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

FOR RENT-Apartment. 5 rooms
large clothes closet and wash room
W. H. Pound, Julesburg. If
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27
UNION PACIFIC
TIME
TABLE-JULESBURG, COLO.
E0tbound

Nos. 2 and 8 carry Pullman Passen-
gers to first stop east Of Council
Bluffs.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

FOR SAILS. C. Brown Leghorn
cockerels from pen and flock stock
Russell's 200-egg strain, March to
June hatch. Priced at 75c to $3.50,
according to age and breeding. Rich
ard Matoush, Julesburg, Colorado.
sep 20-oct 11+
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

FOR RENT-Partly furnished house,
2l4 E 3rd St., phone 165W. 26tf
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

Mr.. Roy McKinstry from near CrooI
attended the Villars sale Wednesday
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

c: F. Parker of Julesburg, was a
business visitor in Sedgwick on last
Monday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-09-27

Mr.. O'Dell hauled hogs to Holyoke
Monday for Mr.. Collopy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
STATE HOUSE CHAT

The Board OF State Assessors held
their regular weekly session Thurs
day at the state House to make plans
for the seasons work including the
annual trips and the cruising Of the
wild lands.
DR.. A. O. Thomas. State superin-
tcndent of schools, went Thursday to
Denmark where in the evening he
spoke at the dedication Of a new
school house. lie will go to Hiram
today to address the meeting of the
Saco Valley Teachers association, re-
turning to speak this evening before
the Maine Parent Teachers associa :
ton at Augusta.
r. j. Libby, state agent for rural
schools, passed Thursday at Thorn
dixie on matters of business.
Miss Florence Hale, agent for. rural
education, state Department of
schools. was in Bangor Tuesday eve
ming to speal; at n session of the Ban
eor Teachers College. club. The prin-
ciral speaker at the sessions was Or.
Fannie Dunn, professor of rural cdu-
cation at Columbia University, New
York City.
a party consisting Of several of
the officials of the State School De-
partment returned recently from a
few days fishing trip to Camp Alb
MAXI, MooGchcad bake. about four
miles from Gr2cnville Junction.
They reported some fine catches OF
to3ue and salmon ranging from two
to five pounds in weight. Included in
the party were Il. T.. Packard, deputy
state superintendent of schools; II.
j. Libby, State agent fer rural edu-
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FOUR FOREST
FIRES REPORTED

Reports of four forest fires in the
State We're received Thursday at the
office of Forest Commissioner S. T..
Dana. The first report was from
Chief Warden Hilton of Seboomook
that fire started Wednesday liz
Township 6, Range IA, in Piscata-
Guis county. Fifty acres of land were
burned over. The fire was under
control at the time the report was
made.
Three Of the fires were reported
from the lookout stations at Kineo
and Squaw Mountain to Chief War
den Frank B. Conley of Greenville
Junction. One was on Township /,
Range II, Piscataquis county. Smoke
was seen by the warden, but he was
then unable to tell the extent of the
fire. The other two fires were at
Sapling Township and \ townships
Taun and Raynham in. Somerset
county. Both were small fires said to
have been started by sparks from the
trains.
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Nominations by
The Governor

The following nominations have been
made by Gov. Baxter:
Notaries Public-Marccllus Coggan,
Bluehill; Charles l.. Bachelor. Saco;
Louis Z. Marcille. Sanford; Stephen w.
Sawyer. Portland; Alton +. Hussey.
Vassalboro; Walter d. Berry. Water
vile: Herbert L. Graham. Bar Harbor;
Leonard II. Swager. Lewiston; George
l.. Stebbins. Seal Harbor; Edwin S.
Wilson, Bangor; Harold c. Smith. Gar
diner; q. G. Freeman. Chcrryfield;
George L. Googins, Bar Harbor; Flea
ger w. Clark. Portland: Horace D. Rid
Ion. Charleston: Robert w. Poor. Can
ton; Norman E. Whitney. Bangor.
Justices Of the Peace-Willis II. Still
key. Augusta; G.. G. Freeman, Cherry
field; Horace d. ridden, Charleston;
Archie c. Mitchell, Haynesvillc; NJ. G.
Moran, Brownville Jet: Eva L. Bean,
Saco; Edgar w. Hamilton. Auburn; L.
Irene Woodhead. Lewiston; Cora L.
Bubar. Amity; ]. Benjamin Shaw. Cor
nish; William George Tackaberry,
Lewiston.
Disclosure Commsisioncr-C. Wallace
Harmon, Saco.
State Humane Agent. George II. Cole
man, Fryeburg.
To solemnize Marriages. acknowledge
deeds. administer oaths- Lura L.
Moore, Windham (South).
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cation; Adelbert Z. Gordon, general
agent for unincorporated territory
and Mrs. Gordon; Fred w. Burrill,
superintendent OF the Augusta schools
and Mrs. Burrill; L. w. Koonz. re-
Mobilization agent for the department
and ii. H. Bryant and Mr.. Mariner
of Portland.
Inspector George A. Faulkner of
the Forestry department has just re-
turned from Washington and Han
cock counties where he had been for
the last four weeks attending to the
issuing of permits to burn over blue
berry lands. He will start next Mon
day for Aroostook county to inspect
some of the forestry districts.
Governor Baxter while on his re-
cent fishing trip with friends to
Grants Camps at Kennebago, pre-
scented to the camp Sstate of Maine
flag. The Governor assured Landlord
w. D. Grant that the visit Of his
party would be an annual affair and
that he hoped heyymight stay longer
next time. Mr.. Grant accompanied
the party on an automobile trip to
the Mooselucmeguntic and Rangeley
lakes.
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Mail Orders
For "Lightnin' "

SO many requests for scat reserva-
tons for the forthcoming engage
ment of "Lightnin' at the Augusta
Opera House for two nights begin
ming Friday, June eth. lave been re-
celved. that Manager MCGEE has de-
cided to accept mail orders at once
for this attraction. Orders mailed
to the theatre and accompanied by a
check or p. o. money order, which
should include the war tax of 1000,
together with a self-addsessed
stamped envelope. will be filed and
filled in the order of their receipt.
"Lightnin' has the most unique
record of any play in the history of
the American theatre. 1t ran for
three years at the Gaiety Theatre,
New York, two years at the Black
stone in Chicago, and comes here di-
rect from seven sensational months
at the Hollis st. theatre, Boston The
same splendid cast. headed by Percy
Pollock as Lightnin' Bill Jones, which
has been continuously identified with
"Lightnin' for the past five years,
will appear here.-Adv.
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Sinister Role for Star

Benjamin b. Hampton. in produc-
ing for HOdkinson release his great
photoplay of the Zanc Grey novel,
THE Mysterious Rider" which is the
attraction at the. Opera House today
and tomorrow. selected powerful
actor to play the sinister role of ED
smith," Moreover, Frederick Starr,
who portrays. this character, is the
ideal actor of all the selection avail
able in the entire industry for this
particular part. His ED Smith"
forms highwater mark in Mr.
STAIRS career as a noted character
artist.
Mr.. Starr has taken notable roles
in many great pictures. Other Hold
kinson releases in which he has been
seen are Riders of the Dawn" 1.-The
L. p. Trail" and THE Man Of the
Forest" all. as it happens. photo
plays of Zane Grey novels. He has
been stage and screen actor all his
life. and has built up a reputation
that is second to none in pictures for
powerful, brutal creations.-Adv.
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gained by spending the past winter in
the south, studying the seed situation
IN that section and its relations to
maine, place him in n position to in
ausurate an extensive policy.
committee with power to select
ana copyright trademarks has been
created with r. d. Hews. chairman.
rms is one more step along the lines
Predlcted at the meetings conducted
during the recent campaign.
The action taken relative to fer
tlllzer, resulting in the actual deliv-
cry 10 members is topic that meets
with hearty approval OF all members
Several cars are now en- route for.
est1ield, Mars Hill, Limestone. For.
Fairfield. Mapleton and Washburn.
Such definite results secured in ehe
early stages of organization forebode
well Tor the future development,
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New Resident
Fishing Licenses
Issued i'm Towns

The Department Of Inland Fisher
les and Game is receiving daily many
inquiries from individuals with refer
cnce to the new resident fishing Ii
cense, the public not appearing to I'M
derstand that these licenses are to be
issued to applicants by the clerk of
the city, town or plantation in which
they reside, not by the Department
of Inland Fisheries and Game. The
commissioner furnishes to the city.
town and plantation clerks these
blank licenses, but the clerk or dep
uty is the only person authorized by
law to issue these licenses to individ-
uals.
This law does not become effective
until July 18th; Furthermore, the 1928
law specifically provides that on the
day when this law becomes effective
III q resident of Maine has in his
possession Il 25c. hunters registra
ton certificate issued under the pro-
visions Of the old law, he shall be
deemed equipped with the new COM
bination hunting and fishing licenses
provided he is still authorized to hold
a 25c. liccnso-is still a bona fidc
resident Of Maine.
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Major Philbrook
as POSTMASTER

Atlanta, Ga. May .1-New Eng
landers were honored with import
ant posts at the seventh annual con-
vention of the Kiwanis International
which closed it's second session here
Wednesday night.
Professor Tracy Of Yale, governor
of the New England district, was the
presiding officer at the regular con-
vention dinner held here Wednesday
night at the Chamber of Commerce
cafe, and Major Philbrook of Port
land, Me-, lieutenant governor of the
district, Officiated as POSTMASTER.
There are in the New England party
more than 200 persons, SO of whom
are regular delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01

on intoxicated drivers should be made
more severe and I was responsible for
the introduction CT an amendment pro-
viding that no persons convicted of
driving an automobile under the influ-
ence OF liquor should be given back
their licenses until after the expiration
OF the full three year suspension pc
riod. Unfortunately I was not able to
get this law passed as evidently the
Legislature thought it somewhat too
severe.
IF the automobile operators of the
State can be made to realize that they
will lose their licenses for full three
years it would have deterrent effect
upon them. I myself would go even
farther and make the term of suspen-
sion longer and also would impose a
jail sentence in every case because in
nocent, law-abiding people using our
roads are entitled to protection. Re-
Gently serious accident occurred in
Augusta and family walking quietly
along one Of the principal streets Of
the city was run down by a drunken
driver and seriously, almost fatally in
jured.
Citizens who use our roads and who
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Potato Exchange
Has New Head

Caribou. Me-. May 31-The execu-
tive committee of the Maine Potato
Growers Exchange are neither spar.
ing time nor effort to establish the
permanent personnel Of the exchange.
The latest decision is the appoint-
ment of Andrew J. Beck of WASH
burn as business manager. This posi-.
ton carries great responsibilities,
such as financing and direct charge
OF all sales. The committee made the
appointment following interviews
with many individuals who presented
qualifications desired in the man re-
quired for such a position.
The seed department announces as
its most recent appointment, John l..
Scribner, seed marketing specialist.
Mr.. Scribner is well versed in Aroos-
took conditions, since he was the first
county agricultural agent, occupyinr
the position for nearly four wears.
His new duties will consist largely in
representing the exchange in south
ern seed purchasing areas. Contact
with the farmers Of this section.
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ADJUSTMENTS
HINTS AT BIGNEss OF GRIFFITH
FILM


Fourteen Acre Reproduction Of Old
Paris Built for "Orphans Of the
Storm"-MiIIion Dollar Outlay
From France-3oo,0oo Feet ct
Lumber Used
A million dollar outlay for a pro-
duction at the d. w. Griffith studio
Is no longer a novelty. Hence, moth
ing about the cost of his 1922 pic
ture "Orphans of the Storm" is con.
sidered of unusual public interest.
But here are some of the things that
indicate the magnitude of the film, a
United Artists Corporation release,
which is now playing at the Colonial
theatre today and tomorrow.
The reproduction OF old Paris.
which serves as background for
the Titanic turmoil of the revolution
scenes, covered fourteen acres. This
is the largest studio set ever erect
ed.
Twenty-six tons Of properties
were imported from France to pro-
vide detail for the picture.
More than 100000 feet of lumber
were used in building the scenery.
There were 300 tons of paving
STONES ldlu " give INC SlICelS llle
proper touch of realism.
With brush or with pneumatic
spray. ninety barrels Of paint were
spread over the setting.
For further realism, 1000 panes of
glass were put into the windows fac
ing the streets Of the play metropo-
liz.
Three exact reproductions OF
houses still standing in Paris, and
past which the death carts rdmblcd
guillotine- ward over a hundred years
ago, are among the accurate details
followed in this production.
Among interiors, the room in
which the King of France appears, is
IN exact duplicate in size. decora-
tions and detail of the grand salon
in the Paris at Versailles.
Eighteen months of study were
required to prepare for this dra-
matically. elaborated version of the
famous 1.-TWO Orphans" of D'Ennery.
Nine months of actual work were
done before the master hand scrib-
bled 20. X" on the finished pro-
ductiOn-Adv
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Teacher Questions
State Contest

Rockland, Me-, May 31-Mrs' u
X. Sargent, head CT the comms''
department of the high schooT V
has decided to hunt for the
pion shorthand student OF me
Tree State all by herself oeht
that the recent State contest oa
live up to all the required con0l'V
So she is inviting any hlgh s''
senior in this State to come wv
June 2 and 9 to prove his OF
ability. =
And Mrs. Sargent told the !, |
reporter that she doubted .na' \
high school in the state c9a'a Z !,
duce a student able to keep W Il
the 12O and $40 words minu u.t,s
she intends to give the co,iip CONF. ~
Even the champ" of the o.a ,,s,a
test, Miss Helen Hall OF Aus .ssrt.
challenged by this iittle shs
who confesses that although sn m
teach shorthand she has Nv 81,
herself, to win her laureIs o'e'
boston Post.
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Gov. BAXTER ON
The SAFETY OF
OUR HIGHWAYS

1.-THE number of accidents that occur
through the operation of automobiles
by intoxicated drivers Is a matter of
deep concern to all persons using the
roads of the State" said Governor
Baxter Thursday. mo penalties can
be too severe for man or woman who
drives car while he or she is under
the influence Of liquor. Under the
present law. upon conviction of the
above offense. the operating license is
removed for three years but it may be
reinstated by the State Highway Com
mission at the end Of one year.
During the last session Of the
Legislature felt that the present law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-01
Happy Days for.Xets

London, May 14-(A. P. by MailD-
Despite the much threatened extinc-
ton of the horse by increasing use
of motor vehicles, there is no falling
off in the number of veterinary sur
geons in London.
This is attributed to the greater
attention now paid to cats and dogs.
and to the fact that while the num-
Der of horses decreased, the number
of individual owners has increased.
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BIDS OPENED ON
STATE HIGHWAY
AND BRIDGE WORK

The following bids on bridge con-
struction were opened by the State
Highway Commission Thursday and
will be considered by the Governor
and Council at their regular session
next Tuesday:
LINZ NC to- N MASON BRIDGE
STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURE
United Construction Co.. AL
F. 6 8 sa2 n; y S:w6r; s aS5s 90
L n + I f, l. D-HOWLAND BRIDGE
PAINTING, REpLANKING, ETC.
o. b. Frost Co. Augusta. Nc. 100000
ENFIELD-BEAR BROOK BRIDGE
CONCRETE
f. A. Dokin. Rowland, Me. s1694.00
Smith q Twecdie, Wcstfeld
Me. ...:::: 2211.5o
Me. ...................... 25Os.s4
John a. CoStleN. Milford Me-. 1884. 90
Ii Q W l. \ DIN L a u . w BROOK
BElDGi;-CONCRET
Smith e Twccdic, Wcstfield.
Z. A. Dckin. Howiand. Me 22.S5S.0 90
John A. Costley, Milford Me. IA, 800. 90
Hunt & Palmer. Island Falls,
Me. Observation-Disclosures. 15,5G9.5O
Green & Wilson. Watervillc,
Me. 17,050.50
III . w l. A D-SIMMONS r o o X
BRIDGE-CONCRET
+. A. Deliin. Rowland. Me. .So343.50
Smith u TWoedic, WcStteld. Me 2Si1.o5
Hunt & Palmer Island Falls.
John A. Costlny. Milford. Me-. 302S.50
Green & Wilson, Watervillc.
Me. ................. 35oo.67
The following bids were opened on
highway construction:
HRIDGTON-MOOSE POND BRIDGE
AND APPROACFIES-0.5S MILES
--BITUMINOUS MACADAM SUR
.Arboro Roal Const Co, Hart
lord, Conn. Si3, $3.50
John Arborio. New Haven.
D' AGoni & M c6afiiy. woon. $4,000
socket. X. /. .............. 50.911.13
MERCER-GRAVEL SURFACE-3.37
MILES
W. H. Doran. Mercer, Ne. s54,SSo.7O
John Arborio. New Haven,
conn. 5l.231.50
SMYRNA-GRANEL SURFACE-o.16
MILES
Murtagh Hughes, Bangor. Mesa, SS27O
McCabe II Giovannini. Boston,
Mass; .....:.. 3S,oZ9.oU
Frissell Engineering Co.
Gardner, Mass. ........ 45.61S.o1
John Arborio. New Haven,
Conn. 47.95O.20
LEs-BITUMINOUs MACADAM
SURFACE-5.70 MILES
John Arborio, New Haven,
Me SSnn; & Giovannini. Bcs: Sl20'''7'SO
ton. Mass .............. 129,oO7.s5
Lane Const ruction Co, Mcri-
den. Conn. .............. 140,965.S0
J. Fl. Ferguson. Dorchester
Mass .................. 144.562. SIS
EDMUNDS - GRAVEL SURFACE
2.7S MILES
McCabe & Govannni, Bos-
Frisseli Enginecring Compa- T. law
ny. Gardner. Mass. .... 7746ooO
RN-BITUMINOUS MACADAM
SURFACE-3.0 MILES
Amos D. Bridges Sons. Inc.
Hazardville, Conn. $40, 001.00
Ford & Smiley. Skowhegan,
John Arborio. New Haven.
conn. .................. 1b,oo4.3J
AUBURN-GRANEL SURFACE-3.O5
MILES
D'Aloia & Mccarthy. Woon-
Am soete +. + Rr l. Sons. inc %
Hazardville. Conn. ........ 64,41o.25
Me. ................ 6o.9o4.oo
EASTON SPUR-GRANEL SURFACE
-3.21 MILES
Boone & Brewer, Pressure Isle,
Me. s52.7S5. 90
Murtagh Hughes. Bangor. Me. 57,39S.15
McCabe & Giovannin, Boston,
Mass. .................. 5S,93s.15
OLDTOWN-CONCRETE SURFACE
2.245 MILES
Webster e Morse. Bangor,
NC. Toi,33Z.bO
Frissell Engineering Co.,
Gardner, Mass. ........... 66,329.60
Hassam Paving Company,
Worcester, Mass. ......... 72,124.G0
MONSON-GRAVEI. SURFACE-2.1O
MILES
Murtagh Huges. Bangor, Me- .$3S, 6O5.95
Frissell Engineering Co.,
Gardner. Mass. ........... 39,579.55
Conn. ..................' 4o,o15.67
ton, Mass. ................ 4O.s11.25
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see drunken drivers should Immediate
Nv report them to the nearest police
officer. 1t is everyone's duty to help
the enforcement officers in this respect
and no one should hesitate to do so.
Only in this way can these lawlcss in
toxicated persons be curbed in their
reckless Careers"
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1ohh courtney. who resides in
brewer, was seriously injured at
Holden Wednesday afternoon while ON
gagged in his duty as block signal in
spector on the Maine Central railroad.
lie was operating handcar on the
track. when train approached and he
attempted to save the car from being
wrecked instead of jumping to save
his own life,