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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
Librarian Dunnack
Author of Volume
Just Published on
Old Forts of Maine

A valuable contribution to Maine
historical literature is the book en-
titled Maine Forts" written Shy
State Librarian Henry T.. Dunnack
and published by the State through
an order of the Governor and Coun-
Gil. The volume contains the his
tory of the old Forts in Maine which
through the efforts of Governor
Baxter the State purchased from the
United States Government.
In the foreword to the volume
Governor Baxter says: after hav-
ing made a careful study of the ear
ly history of our State this book has
been prepared at MY request
by Henry E. Dunnack, State Librar-
ian. 1t seemed wise that permanent
record should be made of the history
of these forts and of the steps that
led to their acquisition, for on the
North Atlantic coast there are few
places of greater historic interest.
For his complete and faithful work
our Librarian deserves the thanks
OF all persons interested in the be-
ginningS of Maine. ge =
I'm the years to come the people
Of our State will be grateful that the
properties were acquired in the pub
lie interest. Their historical and
sentimental value cannot sbe over
estimated" Zoe
The book contains autographed
pictures of the four officials who
took part in the transfer of these
forts from the Federal Government
to the State Of Maine: President
Calvin Coolidge, Governor Percival
Z. Baxter. John w. Weeks. Secre-
tary of War, and General %ohn J.
Pershing, chief of staff.
In addition to the interesting his
torical matter set forth in the book,
there are copies of many maps
and charts showing'the location and
plans of these old forts. Many of
these maps are published for the
first time in this book and were Sc
cured only as the result of pains
taking search by State Librarian
Dunnack. For instance there is the
plan of Casco Bay Fort on the east
ern side of the Presumpscot river,
Falmouth, 1900, the plan having
been discovered among the London
Board of Trade maps by James p.
Baxter in 1886. Another valuable
the Northeastern Boundary Map,
published in March 1S43, and show
ing the boundary line as claimed by
the United States. the line as claim
ed by Great Britain, and the line
settled upon by the Webster-Ashbur-
ton Treaty. This map was drawn
from surveys made by authority of
Congress and is reproduced in the
new volume by permission of
Sprague's Journal of Maine History.
Excellent pictures of all of these old
forts as they appear today are in
cluded.
The final chaptercontaihs a list OF
all the Forts in Maine from 1907 to
1907. sites of the forts being given
under the present names of the
towns in which they were located.
The names of the forts recently ac-
quired by the State are: Fort Ma
chias (O'Brier). Machiasport, Fotr
Knox, Prospect: Fort Edgecomb,
Edgecomb: Fort Baldwin and Fort
Popham. Phippsburg: Fort st.
Georges, st. George: Fort McClary.
kittery: and North and South Sugar
Loaf Islands, Phippsburg.
The book has just been published
and will shortly be on sale at cost
at the various bookstores,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23

the. The gross tax has the advan-
tage Of being clean-cut and easily
determined and, q tar N know -
AZ scientific a. any. Under y ~
state II protected and no arguments
can be raised by the taxpayer. am
Informed that the present gross tax
Was suggested by the railroads tneH-
selves and when adopted Was salts
factory to them. and NO doubt At fhat
time effected . considerable saving
for them.
Il should like to see all taxes re-
duced, and the railroads ara as much
entitled TO this relief as are the own
ers Of homes and farms. We. have
built highways that compete with our.
railroads and have spent millions o.
dollars upon them. It would not %
unreasonable to slow down our high
way construction somewhat and by q
readjustment OF ting states finances
reduce the present tax for road pur-
poses. This would mean a saving to
all the people and proportionate re.
duction could be made In the rail-
must be allowed to operate on q fair
basis and should be given their day
In court
TT would not be fair to charge
railroad a property tax based on its
real estate valuation and assessed at
the general average Of municipal
taxes, So IA mills. The railroad Is
taxed on its right to do business an
excise tax It's right OF way is not
real property, 1t Is but an easement.
II Is O public service corporation
whose rates are fixed by and profits,
II any, limited by public regulatory
boards. It Is not even independent
In the wages 1t pays its employees. in
these and other respects railroad
ownership differs materially from
ordinary property ownership. OF
course where a railroad actually
owns real estate, such as stations
and warehouses, 1t pays the regular
tax upon them.
II want this issue understood and
faced squarely. Apart from the Ques-
ton of taxation. I believe II would be
well for the Maine Central to revise
certain features OF its management.
A railroad should have a board Of d.
rectors each Of whom In vitality and
financially interested in It's success,
and each of whom Is able and will
/ ing to do his part in actually direct
ing the railroad. / believe that
proper management Is as much need.
ed in the case in point as tax reduce
duction. The railroads mustunot be
forced into bankruptcy: they must he
treated fairly and on their part must
treat the public fairly. The relation
/ ship Is mutual"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
COLONIAL THEATRE

"Warrens of Virginia" Greatly En-
joyed by Augusta Audience Will
Be Repeated Today - Comedy,
News and Review
Many weary shoppers are taking
advantage of the excellent programs
at the Colonial this week and are
dropping in at the matinees.
.Today's feature, THE Narrens of
Virginia" is well worth seeing. Taken
from Belasco's stage play 1t makes
excellent entertainment. William
Fox produced the picture and added
to his long list of successes.
A comedy. News and Review COM
plete a program which you will en-
joy.
Harold Bell Wright's THE Mine
With the Iron Door" is Wednesday
and Thursday feature. 1t is q won
der.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
Christmas Tree
Party Today for
The State Wards in
Kennebec County

The State wards of Kennebec
county will gather in the hall Of
Representatives at the State House
at 2 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon
for their annual Christmas party.
and with the promise that Santa
Claus will surely be there to distrib-
ute the gifts from the prettiIy dec
GRATED tree the young folks are
eagerly awaiting the occasion.
The exercises of the afternoon will
be featured by an address by Gov.
ernor Baxter. The program az an
nounced yesterday by Secretary
CRUDE B. Cornish of the State board
OF charities and corrections. is as
follows: il
Melvin z. sawtelle of Augusta
Presiding. Piano solo, Miss Marion
Shirley: vocal solo, Mrs. Melvin E.
Sawtelie: duet. piano and violin.
Marion and Margaret Shirley: read
ing. Mrs. Lottie York Of winthrop:
vocal solo. Mrs. Sawtelle: duet. piano
and violin. Marion and Margaret
Shirley; reading. Mrs. Lottie York:
address by Governor Baxter; distri-
button Of gifts.
Secretary Cornish stated yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
GOVERNOR BAXTER
OPPOSES STATES
ROAD BOND ISSUE
Prefers PAY as You Go" Prin-
ciple to Further Highway
and Bridge Bond Issues
Also Opposes Any Change In
Method of Taxing Steam
Railroads

Governor Psrcival p. Baxter In .
statement Monday made plain his
stand on two matters which will
como before the Sand Maine Legis-
1ature:
First. that he 10 opposed to any
future bridge or road bond issues.
and 40 Q citisen a. Maine in 1924 he
10 wiliing % carry q heavier tax bur
den himaslf 10 that those who follow
him will not b forced to pay for I'M
provsmsnts which he enjoyed.
Second. Thse unless there can be
gradual ali dfosinA reduction Of tax
es. he IL opposed to any change in
the method OF taxing the steam rail.
roads that operate in the State, for
eli railroad taxes are lowered either
the State must cut down its expenses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
BURNHAM

Mrs. Blanche Fletcher Cannon re-
turned Monday to Rumford Falls az
ter a few days visit with her cousin,
Mrs. j. Il. Jacobs and with other rel
atives and old friends in town.
The village schools will reopen on
Dec. 20. after a two weeks vacation.
Miss Elva Harry will return as
teacher of the grammar. Mrs. Sophi-
la Ward, who has been the efficient
teacher of the primary toom ever
since the new building was completed
has resigned and Mrs. Cougle of Ber-
lin Falls, n. H.. will fill the vacancy.
Clarence McAllister is among the
number who have had radio in
stalled In his home.
MRS Lydia Noble came Friday
from Pittsfield for a visit of two
weeks with her daughter. Mrs. c. L.
McAllister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
Appreciate Holding
Auto Plates from Mails
During Christmas Rush

Secretary of State Frank W. Ball
has received a letter from w. Clifford
Parker, financial secretary OF Local
45S, New England Order of Postal
Clerks of Portland, thanking him for
holding automobile pates from the
mails during the Christmas rush.
I'VE note with especial interest the
kindly consideration ami extreme
thoughtfulness of your orders to
withhold from the mails. the for
warding Of automobile plates during
the Christmas congestion" says MIR.
Parker in his letter.
1--WE wish to thank you. for at this
time of the year 1t is indeed a mark
of courtesy and thought to us, and /
assure you in behalf of the members
Of the Portland postofflce we extend
to you our deep appreciation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
Fierce Watch Dog
Wards Off Postwar

Vienna, Dec. ga. p. by 80
For protection against u
apartment and house dweileIs = n
city make 1t a practice y ~ Z
watch dogs, mostly OF the s,sr
riety. But the police Jog q ~
has no afiiliation with posas. \.
In the past nine E1ont - y: go .ss,,l
riers have had to defend tpenss
against fereocious attack "
household pets. . .so,s 4
When the matter came pel" h
postmaster general Tor ac ..N 4
official ruled the postmen ccs an
eide where they would no. Y
letters. on account Of tine 80 Sssel
that the householder wouiu nv.
call for his mail at the POSTUM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District OF Maine, IS: Al
On this Goth day of December ~
1924 on reading the foregoing ps"'l
It is ~
Ordered by the Court. that
ing be had upon the same on W. !"
day of January. A. u. 1875, beioLs,
Court at Portland, In said DistIss
ten o'clock in the forenoon; snun NJ
notice thereof be published ID N
Kennebec journal, q newspaper w. ~
In said District. and that all I'll
creditors, and other persons ~
est. may appear at the said tiin'
place and show cause, IL an,
have. why the prayer Of sald pe''"
should not be granted. 80
And II is further ordered wa
Court. that the Clerk shall sen.
mail to all known creditors cop
said petition and this order, a am
to them at their places OF Ies'oe'
stated. -. |
Witness the Honorable yopn
Peters. Judge Of the said ComS
the seal thereof, at Portland, ~
District. on the goth day OF w.
A. d. 1924. :, .o, "a
Il. 81 JOHN F. KNowLroN II
dec23d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS
Augusta Opera House

Together with the Jimmie Evans
"How DE Do?' musical comedy, Her
Own Free WILL" featuring Helen
Chadwick, will be presented for the
last times today. Tomorrow, there
will be a complete change of pro-
gram, the Jimmie Evans Company,
presenting a Song and Dance Revue,
entitled Joy Time" and preceding
the musical comedy the exceptional
Screen Feature. photoplay, Hearts
of Oak" with q wonderful cast in II
famous picture, Bray Magazine,
will comprise the great program.
There Is no greater delight than that
enjoyed by patrons attending matt
.nees at our unique prices.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23

afternoon that donations to the
Charities Christmas fund have been
coming in quite well during the past
few days and that although the board
has not yet secured all of the money
that Is needed, the children viii all
be taken care of. The spirit OF
Christmas win reach each OF the
1900 State wards In Maine and 1t Will
be a day that they will remember
with pleasure. /,
The gifts to the State wards out
side of Kennebec county are being
mailed directly to the children ra-
Their than being distributed by the
district workers for the Charities
Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
State House Chat

The equipment from the Office of
the Maine water power division on
the third floor was moved yesterday
into the room on the first floor which
has been occupied by the superin-
tendent Of buildings force. The room
vacated on the third floor will serve
as the House locker room during the
coming session of the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
Banirupt's Petition for DiseharI
In the matter OF
Joseph Poulin,
nanlyr,,nt


Joseph Poulin, In Bansfup'j
Bankrupt.
To the Honorable John A. Peis
Judge of the District Court q
United States for the DlstrG1
Maine.
Joseph Poulin OF Waterville. IN
County of Kennebec and state
Maine. In said District, respecu1
represents, that on the 2ith
of May. last past, he was
adjudged bankrupt under the
Of Congress relating to
ruptcy; that he has duly surrend.l
all his property and rights Oh piSyl
ty, ana has fully compiled with ~
requirements of said Acts and o.
orders of Court touching DIS !"
ruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he rsI,
decreed by the Court to have
discharge from all debts pfgn
against his estate under said
ruptcy Acts. except such debts -
excepted by law from such dlscns
Dated this sixteenth day Of pss'
JOSEPH PoULH,
BankrupLI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
COLLECTORS ADVERTISEMENT
OF LANDS OF NONRESIDENT
OWNERS.
STATE OF MAINE

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in
the Town of Vassalboro. in the County
Of Kennebec. for the year 1924.
The following list of taxes on real
town OF Vassalboro, for the year 1924,
committed to me for collection for said
town. on the 9Th day of August. 1924.
remain unpaid: and notice Is hereby
given that II said taxes. interest and
charges are not previously paid, so
sufficient to pay the amount due
therefor, including interest and
charges: will be sold at public auction
at the Town House. in said town, on
the frst Monday. Of February. 1925, at
Name Description Amount
Owner. Property Tax Due
Goodwin & Wilder Cottage at
Launar Weber sr,b Pond c ,ii;;;s 1850
Weber Pond .......... $40
McLatchey, r. z. Homestead ~
lIo onn w. occupied by
NadeaS be- JOS pon, Cottage at Web oo
Rex, Ger GEORGE rend co,,ase .i noacb; 1850
of A o. Humes. -. $40
Robichard. Joe. Cottage at Web
Robinson, Bert Two cottages e'''
At Weber Pond. ......., 1880
Roy, David. Cottage at Web.
Der Pond ............. 1850
Reynolds. Henry. Cottage AT
Weber Pond ..... $40
Simpson. John, Cottage at Web
Vigue, Fred. Cottage at web.
Der POND :..:..... $40
Collector OF Taxes for the Town Of
vassalboro.
dscs2fnaset
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
Spring Scales
For Household Use
Not to Be Sealed

z. o. Brown. deputy State sealer
OF welghts and measures, is advising
local sealers all over the State not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23

Most earthquake tibratica,s.. ~
only a fraction Of an tncn ~ M d
II IL the suddenness ana ~
amount Of motion that o
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
COLLECTORS NOTICE OF SALE
az LANDS OF NONRESIDENT
STATE OF MAINE

unpaid taxes on lands situated in
the town of Wayne. in the County of
hsmhepec, for the year 1924,
Inc Following list of taxes on real
estate OF nonresident owners in the
Y ro%n or WAYNE aforesaid. for the
ZION Tor said Town on the 18th day of
May, 1924, remain unpaid: and notice
Is hereby given that If said taxes wifi n
iim In ana charges are not previous
paid. so much of the real estate
taxed as is sufficient and necessary TO
pay the amount due therefor, includ-
ing interest and charges, will re sold
az public auction at Town House in
said Iown, on the first Monday in
Name Descrjntion 49, NJ
Owner Pronertv To-
bartlett, or. unknown. Land
pounded on the north by
land Of r. K Lothrop,
East by Monmouth road,
south by Cross road. west
by land of r. X. Lothrop. se1.c5
Davis, Carl. Land bounded on
the north by land of W.
II. Whittum. east and
south by land of Clara r.
Gott, west by land OF
Mrs. Ella Davis, s.cs
Edwards. Dwight. Land bound
ed on the north by Cross
road. east and south by
Readfield town line, west
by land of A. W. Ladd. s.ss
Essam, j. Fl. Land bounded on
the north by land of J. S.
Raymond or unknown.
est by land of King &
Wing. south by road,
west by land of ]. S. Ray
mond or unknown, as
Essam. j. II. Land with build.
ings bounded on the north.
east and south by land of
a r. Harrington. west
by road, 1913
the north by Otis Macom-
ber east by road, south
by North Leeds road and
land Of c. AZ. Fish. west
by land Of c. NJ. Fish and
Otis Afacomber. 1aso
holden, Lizzie. Land with build
ings bounded on the north
by land of ]. s. Berry and
A. W. Riggs. east by land
or A. W. Riggs and road,
south by land of n. r.
Newcomb, west by land
Of J. D. Lincoln and c. d.
Leary. J. o. Land with build
fngs. bounded on the
north by land OF J, ID.
Berry. Mary p. Gould and
A. w: Riggs. east by Po-
casset Lake, south by
land of y. T. Newconub.
west by land of J. B.
Berry, ~ M
Williams, c. z. Land with build.
ings bounded on the NORTH
by .Androscoggin Lake.
east by land OF r. X.
Lothrop and L. d. Lin.
coln,, south by Monmouth
town line. west by Leeds
town line, 44ss
HATTIE r. WHITE.
Collector Of Taxes OF the
Wayne, Dec. 20. 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-23
Funeral Of MARY A. Eaton

Funeral services for the late Mary
A. Eaton Sherman, whose death oc-
cured at her home in the village on
Monday evening, were held from the
rome Saturday afternoon at 1910
o'clock. Rev. Sidney Wakely, a for
mer pastor of the Baptist church and
an old friend of the family, officiated.
criptures were read by Rev. G.. w.
Goodspeed and two solos were rem
dered by Mrs. Goodspeed.
There were many friends and rela-
tives at the services and many beau
tjful flowers for the passing out of
the last member of this highly es-
teemed family. The arrangements
were much the same as for the hus-
band and daughter whose deaths pre-
ceded hers. The bearers were F. =.
Shaw, G. J. Mudgett, II. I. Libby and
Clyde Allen. Interment was made
in the family lot in tho village ceme-
terry.
Among the relatives and friends
from out of town in attendance at
the funeral were George Eaton, Of
Goffstown, n. H., Mrs. Media Harri-
man and daughter, Miss Ruth Le-
man and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Sher-
man of Liberty; Mrs. G. J. Patten
and Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Kinney of
Pittsfleld.
T. b. McAliister Is canvassing the
town in the interest OF the Christ
mas club. Accounts with the City
National Bang Of Belfast, and many
here are starting accounts.
The remains Of the late Syivania
Barrows. whose death occurred We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. e. e. Davis at the
village. were taken to her old home
at East Burnham. where funeral ser.
vices were held at 1890 o'clock on
Friday afternoon and interTnent was
made In the family lot in. the Pond
cemetery.
Ralph Dyer. who has been teIe.
graph operator at Oldtown,. has been
assigned operator on the third frgctr
at Burnham Junction to take the
place Of William Files.
Lawrence Cook OF Dexter yisIted
over Sunday at the home Of George
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
Expect RECORD CROWD
HERE FRIDAYNIGHT

A notwithstanding engagement
should crown the next attraction at
the Rylander Friday night. Tae
new play is entitled, bringing Up
Father on Broadway" and is based
on the famous comic by George Me-
Manus. Divided into two acts and
five scenes, carrying the beloved
characters through various countries
all over the globe, the Offering
promises to provide plenty of merri-
ment and entertainment.
A company, garnered from the
cream Of vaudeville, farce and he
legitimate, has been engaged. The
musical numbers include twenty
song hits, the other features being
a real beauty chorus, inimitable
surprises and original in
gradients,
Seats were placed on sale today
and may be secured at the box OF
flee of the .Rylander Treater, there
being but one performance and Ill
seats reserved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
Learn aVhy I45, I62 bought
lSfudeb0ker-S in 1923

Studebakers hold the top place in the fine
car field today.
In 1919 the public paid over $8O,0OO,OOo
for 1886 Studebaker cars
In 1920, the public paid over 100000, 600
for 51,474 Studebaker cars, an increase of
$40 over 1919
In 1921, the public paid over $120,OOo,o00
for 66,64S Studebaker cars, an increase of
1890 over 1920. aa
In 1922, the public paid over $l55,O0o,0oO
for 1929 Studebaker cars, an increase Of
66fo over 1921.
In 1928, the public paid over $2O1 ,OoO,ooo
for 1852 Studebaker cars, an increase of
1870 over 1922
In 1924, business has opened with Stude-
baker as never before.
Learn why all these buyers preferred
Studebakers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
Bragg's Market

We want our customers to enjoy
the high quality of fresh meats
which we are cutting daily at our
market-Veal stews, Roast, Chops
and Steak.
Stall fed Beef, any cuts you
wish.
Fresh Pork Chops, Roast and
Pork Sausage.
Our meats are selected live
stock; properly slaughtered, ham
died by the best cold storage, and
go to you in Al condition. We
believe that good health depends
upon best sanitary meats. We
claim to have the meats. Our prices
are as low as any Dealers, consist
ent with quality. Our service as
good as can be had.
When at loss what to order for
your dinner, supper and breakfast,
just call us and let us tell you
that We have most anything in
Meats Groceries, Vegetables
Fruits, etc
If we haven't the best Rineless
Bacon in town for csc per pound
it's yours free of charge. .
Bragg's Market
PHONE 1871
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
For TAX COLLECTOR

To the Citizens of Sumter County:
I hereby announce as a candidate
for the office of Tax Collector of
Sumter County subject to the pri-
mary to be held March 10. / have
had ~ years experience in account
ing and feel fully competent to han
die the office.
| am very much interested in the
schools of the county and will, if
elected, give to the Parent-Teach-
.er association of each school dis
trict an amount equal to the com
missions allowed for the collection
+of scho taxes of such district each
year during the term of office.
I viii be unable to see each voter
personally but your support is
earnestly solicited and will be APP
|preciated, B. E. THRASHER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
MACON WOMAN WANTS
MALARIA POND DRAINED

MACON. February TIN ap
ionuncing the platform Of Mrs.
Lawton Miller, candidate for county
commissioner and. the only woman
running for office in the primary Of
next week, Mrs. Miller states:
II believe that the county should
drain the stagnant ponds just out
side of the city limits that breed
and constitute a contin-
uing menace to the health and lives
Of our citizens reads the state
ment in Mrs. MiIler's formal de-
claration.