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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Lobster Men Meet
at South Portland

Portland, Feb. Protect the lob
sters, was the key not sounded at a
very enthusiastic meeting OF lobster
fishermen from Portland and South
Portland who met at Walter Groves
residence at South Portland on the
evening of Feb LIST. to discuss the flu
turc of the lobster industry and the
ways and means whereby Holsters
can be protected and the fishcrmen's
rights safe guarded
Commissioner Sewcil and Director
erie were present and they wish to
say that it was n real pleasure to
meet with such Il bunch of good fell
lows who had the projection and de-
yelopmCnt Of their industry at heart.
They all seemed determined to have
the small Holsters protected to legal
size ard when n petition was pre-
scented which read as follows:
I'VE the undersigned Of 50. Port
land. Maine, holding lobster fisher
mems licenses, hereby agree one with
the other and further agree with the
department of Sea and Shore Fish
cries of the state of Maine that we
VIII observe the provision OF tne STA
tuteS of Maine in regard To Holsters.
Every man present signed his name.
Five of the fishermen agreed to be
appointed wardCns to serve without
pay. which shows a spirit of dcterlni-
nation.
All agreed that n duty was neces-
sary if the fishermen are to receive
u living wage during the months
when the Canadian Holsters We're be-
ing shipped to the New England mar
kets.
1t was also decided that an orga-
nization of some kind vas necessary
if the nshermen'S rights were to he
protected. An order known as the
Fishery Protective Association was
explained and seemed to meet with
unanimous approval.
When the meeting adjourned all
seemed to feel that they were headed
or the road to success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
BAXTER PROTESTS
ABUSE OF DOGS IN
CARNIVAL RACES

Gov. Perciyal z. Baxter has written
a letter 10 William j. Dyer. secretary
and agent of the Maine Society for the
protection Of Animals. saying that he
understands that at the winter carni-
walls TO be held in Portland this week
and later on elsewhere in the State,
there are to be what are called dog
team races
If these contests are for exhibition
purposes only, there can be no objec-
ton to them and they would prove an
interesting event on the program
continues Gov. Baxter in his letter.
IF, however, they are to be real
races where the sledge dogs are driven
to the point of exhaustion. l do not
believe that they should be held and
want them stopped.
THE endurance tests which horses
and dogs are sometimes subjected 10.
IN my opinion, are both unnecessary
and cruel and accomplish no good.
do not want the dog teams that are
to appear at the several winter carni-
walls about to be held in Maine TO be
subjected to any abuse, and am bring
ing this matter to your attention Will,
the request that you Immediately get
IN communication with your most re-
liable State humane agents and ask
them to be present at these contests
and take action If necessary.
Good judgment should be exercised
IN this matter. and | am sure that once
it is brought to the attention Of the
managers Of the carnivals. they will
mot approve of anything that will ne
ccssitate action by State officers.
Faithfully yours,
"PERCIVAL T. BANTER,
Governor of Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Maine Auto Assn.
Wants Wiscasset
Cutoff Included
in Road Program

Resolutions requesting that the
Governor and Council include In its
1924 program of State highway work
the construction of the Wiscasset
cut of, as proposed by the majority
of tho State Highway Commission.
were sent the Governor and Council
for consideration in connection with
their meeting held at Augusta yes
terday. according to a special dis
patch from Portland.
The text of the resolution Is as fol-
lows:
RESOLVED: That the directors Of
the Maine Automobile Association
respectfully request that the Gov
ernOr and Council include in the
1924 program OF state highway work
the construction OF the Wiscasset
cutoff as proposed by a majority Of
the State Highway commission.
This cutoff begins directly at the
eastern end of the long wooden
bridge at Wiscasset and continues
straight ahead over Davis Island
along the old stage road formerly To-
Gated Here and abandoned many
years ago.
Tho present State highway location
through North Edgccomb Is deemed
by the directors undesirable and
dangerous for through traffic over
this heavily Travelled thoroughfarc.
The directors also respectfully re-
quest that the needs for II good high
way for the accommodate ton of the
residents Of Boothbay Harbor.
Boothhay and their vicinity, be
recognized. in connection with the
building of tho proposed direct road
across Davis Island by the improve
ment of the present section of the
state highway. between the eastern
end of the long wooden bridge at
Wisrassct aud the beginning of the
present BoOthhay IIarbor road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS
Splendid Gowns Are Seen in "The
Wanters"

Aside from its dramatic value,
John NJ. Stahrs latest production.
THE Wanters," to be presented by
Louis b. Mayer through First Ma
tional at the Opera House today
and tomorrow. IS o! especial interest
to women because of the stunning
costumes worn.
1t is a drama of society life which
the plot Ringing on the romantic ele-
walton of q serving maid TO high
place on the social register through
marriage.
Such famous beauties as Marie
Provost, Norma Shearer and Ger
trude Aston are among those who
display the beautiful wardrohes that
are q feature of this picture
Misses Provost. Shearer and Astor
ere three distinct types Of feninity.
and accordingly. int clothes each
wears are entirely di.eren; IL styles.
Marie Prevosts charming EirlishDess
sets off admirably q houffant- sk:rteC
frock cf gray satin, opening over a
pett.coat Of accordion pleatcd rose
chiffon \ gray lace panel Gown
the front with innumerabie loops Of
satin and demure bodice with gray
lace collar forming small cape IN
tho back and finished with many
flutterine loops Of gray satin edging
the sleeves and down the front Of
the bodice, describes only one OF the
many costumes she wears.
Norma Shearer, whose beauty Is
Grecian In type, chooses the dignity
Of long lines, flowing panels and in
genious drapings. While Gertrude AS
tors stately height permits her 10
wear the striking costumes belong
ing to the tail woman.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
NORRIDCEWOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. n. A. Whitney were
in WaterSille on business Wednes-
day.
Harold Pierce of Bangor was the
weekend guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs ]. NJ. Pierce.
Mrs. Samuel Albee was seriously
i'll last week. Her daughter, Mrs.
Stevens who. was called here, has
returned to her home in Unity.
Mrs. Ellis Tobey has been having
painful and serious trouble with her
eyes. and has been obliged to stay
in a darkened room.
Mrs. Henry Whiting is in poor
health.
Harry Henderson. who has been
Ill for q number of weeks, has suf-
fered an attack of jaundice, but is
now gaining.
Mrs. Eunice Mosher and grand
daughters. Evelyn and Ethel. who
have been occupying rooms in Lila
Cars house. have returned TO their
home in Smithfield on account of the
closing of the schools.
Mrs. ID. +. Taylor visited her
daughter, Mrs. ]. L. Lancaster, in
Madison, last week.
Somerset Grange will observe Past
Masters night at their regular meet
ing on Thursday evening.
Carl Green and Clarence Carpen-
ter passed the weekend in Madison.
Mrs. Carrie Tobey has gone to
Portland for medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Blaisdell
passed Sunday in Smithfield. the
guests of Mrs. Blaisdell's mother,
Mrs. Julia Charles.
Mrs. Hattie Miller is visiting with
relatives In Skowhegan.
Mrs. Mary Wing. who has been
staying for some weeks at the home
of her sister. Mrs. Alice Frost, has
returned to the home OF her daugh-
ter. Mrs. George Carr.
Mrs. Lena Tuttle and niece. Miss
Esther futile, were in Waterville
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore and
little son. Thornton, passed sunday
in Madison with Mr.. Moore'S pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moore.
Mrs. Jessie Rogers visited with
her niece, Mrs. Iris Carver. In Wa
tervile. last week, and Mrs. Carver
was the weekend guest of her aunt
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fairfield have
returned to their home in Portland
after being in town to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Sunie y. Holt.
Miss Lila Carr has had Il we'll dug
near her home on upper Main street,
and has secured a large supply of
water. Chalmer Tracey has been
doing the work.
Mrs. Josephine Whiting was in
Oakland one day last week. the
guest of her brother, Steve Mills, and
family.
Mrs. Frank l.. Amcs. who has been
seriously i'll for some weeks, is re-
ported as gaining.
The Women's Working League of
the Congregational church are plan
ming to hold n supper 1T their Ncstry
on Feb. 10Th.
John Boone of Waterville was the
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
S. X. Boone, one day last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Gen. Hanson Tells
Advantages Rife
Shooting Practice

There are many civilian rifle clubs
in the State as well as clubs organ
lied by military units and the mem
bers find that they derive as much
pleasure and benefit from rifle prac-
ticc as from any form of outdoor
; exercise" said Adjutant General
James w. Hanson yesterday. The
only requisites to be a good shot are
reasonably good eyesight and reason
ably good. physique. Rifle shooting
is not alone for young persons for
some of the best shots are past mid
die age"
General Hanson Is distributing for
publication in the interests of the ma
tional defense and tho teaching or
rifle practice an article written by
C. II. Lister. associate editor OF the
National Sports Syndicate, on the
subject What Is There to This
Rifle Shooting Game?" This article
reads in part as follows:
america is more or less addicted
to fads.
Intense enthusiasm for ono thing
or another sweeps the country year
after year. Publicity men sense the
rising tide of interest and fire It
with n stream of newspaper maya
zine and motion picture treatises on
all phases of the subject. But the
steady growth of rifle shooting dur
ing the past three years has been UNI
attended by and is not based on any
such publicity campaign or artificial
enthusiasm.
AS a matter of fact. 1t has not
been until the past year that the
newspapers have felt the strength
ening pulse Of this most typical
American sport, and have given it
n 10
then. is the steadily increasing in
terest in the sport braced? The
primary factor is undoubtedly the in
grained interest of every American
in shooting iron.
THE rifle was the most potent tool
in the hands of the pioneers who
carved the Republic out of the North
American continent. The revolver
was the peace maker which estab-
Nshed law and order in the newly
opened regions. and despite the in
tervening generations. the American
of today still follows the call of the
rife tube.
"The second factor OF Importance
Is the universal application. of rife
and pistol shooting as sport en-
bracing the highest principle of the
democracy on which Americans pride
themselves.
"The third factor constantly tend
ing TO stimulate interest in the sport
IL the fact that the reward is com.
mensurate with the effort expended.
THE fourth factor is that the sport
knows no seasonal restrictions, nor is
II restricted to either daylight or
darkness. When Indictment weather
makes it impossible to carry on out
OF doors, the rifieman merely goes in
door and continues to pursue his
favorite pastime unhindered.
can axiom of the range which
might we'll be an axiom for the
philosopher is that you learn more
from your misses than from your
buli's-eyes. There is absolutely no
sport. and this statement is made
with no exceptions, which. so thor
oughly develops essential qualities
of self-discipline and self-analysis as
rifle shooting. From the physical
standpoint, this sport develops steady
nerves. clearer vision, and n general
healthy, vigorous boIy without over
DEVELOPMENT of any enc organ O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

The body of Mrs. Ellen G. ED
ridge. widow of Orrin EldridGe. was
brought here Saturday morning for
burial. Mrs Eldridge died in Wa
tervillc Thursday at the home OF Her
daughter. Mrs. +. T.. Jordan, with
whom she lived. Her early lite ~as
passed in this Town. She was the
daughter Of James an: Lucinda Tny-
lor and lived with her parents on
the farm nov occupied by VIM,
Stewart or the Natcrvi.ie road. and
attended school IN tho Tohcy dis
trict Later tLe family Tovcd 80
upper Main street and occupied the
house now owned by George Lunt.
She attended the Eaton school an!
later was employed i'll the iiussey
& Conant Goa: shop. She went 10
Watervillc 70 live about 80 years ego.
She was Il years OF age The fu-
neral was held on Friday ut ;he
home of her daughter The remains
were accompanied by her daughter.
Mrs. Jordan. and by her grand
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
SMITHFIELD

AIr. and Mrs Charles Buzzen. who
are passing the winter in Winthrop
were week emo guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. Leroy Stevens.
Mrs Esther Hartford has returned
home from Oakland.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Miner OF Nor
ridgewock passed the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ NJ Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs Wallace Biaisdel
were recent guests OF Mrs Julia
Charles
Dorothy and Lawrence Clark
children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Clark
are quite i'll.
Clarence Browns crew are press
ing hay for S. Fl. kVitham, Ii. T.
Clement and Benjamin Bulmer.
Alger Cunliffe. who recently lost
finger. is not gaining as rapidly as
his friends would like to have him
The seiectmen are making their
annual reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Map Problem
for Division Officers

All reserve officers in the vicinity
of Augusta are invited to attend the
conference and map problem with
the officers of the 43rd Division
which will be held Feb. 0 and 20 at
tho armory of the Headquarters
Company, seth Brigade. Augusta.
The conference will be conducted by
Major Homer \. Preston. acting
chief of staff OF the 43rd Division,
stationed at Hartford. Conn. The
opening conference will begin at T..
NJ. February ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Augusta Banker
Named on Board
Prison COmm'rs.

Governor Baxter. Tuesday. nom
mated Hon. Charles S. Hichborn of
Augusta as a member OF the state
Board of Prison Commissioners TO
take the place of Hon. Leslie Boyn-
ton of jefferson, whose resignation
was received and accepted at yes
terday's meeting of the Governor
and Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Funeral of Mrs. Sunic \. Holt

The funeral Of Mrs Sunic a. Holt
was held on Wednesday afternoon
from her former home on the Mer-
Ger road near I'!ctCher's Corner. now
occupied by an uncle and aunt of
the deceased. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w
Adams. Rev. l.. -. Tibbetts was the
officiating clergyman The bearers.
all former neighbors. were 4. II An
derson, w. &. Fletcher. orrip Tay-
Tor, and Bert Whitehouse. Burial
was in the family lot A: East Mer-
Ger. Mrs. Holt leaves to mourn her
loss. husband, |. Chauncv Holt.
four children. Mrs Ictella Pafadis
of Corinna. Roy Fairfield OF Sharg-
hal, China. George Fairfield OF this
town. and Mrs Aimee DaEGett o:
Newport, Il. l.. one sister. MIS-. Sa-
rah Shattuck of Washington Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

be one Of the speakers at the an
nual convention of the Maine Fairs
Association which will be held this
Wednesday afternoon at the Fal-
mouth Hotel at Portland.
Judge Herbert f.. Foster of Win
throp was business caller Tues
day at the State House.
Miss Margaret Lynch. stenograph-
err in the office of the secretary of
State, who fractured her collarbone
while skating on the ice about three
weeks ago. is reported to be recov-
erinE nicely and will probably be
able to resume her duties early next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Improvement Society
Ladies Challenge {. of {.

The ladies of the Village Improve
ment Society have voted to Chal-
lenge the Chamber of Commerce to
give one or more entertainments for
the purpose of raising money TO
benefit the town in some way later
to be decided upon, and 10 per cent
of any sum raised to be given to the
Boy Scouts. \ committee will de-
eide which of the entertainments
given is the best, and the losing side
is to give Il supper to the winning
side.
Charles Carpenter is having hIm-
Der sawed and hauled to the Burgess
place, which he is occupying this
winter. Mr.. Carpenter plans to take
this in the spring by truck TO Smith
field and use it to enlarge the dane
ing pavilion at North Pond which
was so popular last season. He will
also build n lunChroom.
Mrs Eben Miller and son, Robert.
were III Madison, Monday.
Mrs. Alice Frost has closed her
home on the Waterville road and has
gone to Auburn to visit her sister,
Mrs. Hattie Emery.
Mrs. Helen Groves and daughter
of Madison We're over-Sunday guests
at the homo of Frank Groves.
Mrs Maude Carr and Mrs. Hazel
Moore were in WatcrVille Saturday.
Mrs. a. A. Cheviott and Mrs. Mel
lie Taylor and Mrs. Lillian Ames
are in Skowhegan attending the two
days of millinery school connected
with the Woman's Farm Bureau.
Fred Jewett is confined to his
home by illness.
All the schools in town with the
exception of the high school closed
last Friday until after town meeting.
Mrs Edith Holt has returned from
North Arson, where she has been
working, and will visit for a time
with her daughter, Mrs. Hazel kel-
ley.
Miss Frances Jones is i'll at her
home on Waterville hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Fair6cld-HalnanoyitcI,

Cards have Teen received by
friends in town announcing the mar
riage in Shanghai. China. OF Roy
Greenleaf Fairfield. formerly OF this
town. 10 Misa Alvena Halnanovitch.
Mr. Fairfelds BRIDE is Of Russian
parentage. il is understood that they
are to visit America in a few months.
Mr.. Fairfield has been in Shanghai
a NUMBER OF years and is connected
with the Asiatic Banking Corpora
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
1876 Maine
Cattle Tuberculin
Tested in January

Three hundred and thirty-nine herds
consisting of 1876 cattle We're given
the tuberculin test last month and GS
reactors were found, Il percentage Of
about l %, according to the report
given out Tuesday by DR.. j. Il. Eeidy.
in charge of the cooperative inspection
work in the State.
The per cent. of reactors found last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Dairy Inspector
Speaks of Need of
Care in Selling
Milk by the Glass

"RCstaurants ana other places
where milk is served should he es-
pcCiaily careful in methods of hand
ling milk which Is to be sold by the
glass" said state Dairy Inspector
Forrest A. Barbour in Il statement
Elvcu out Tuesday.
"Nccording to Chapter 130 Sec
lions 3, Il Is unlawful To sell milk
which does not contain at least 3.25
per cent. butter fat and 11.75 per
cent total solids. Adultcrated or
SKINNED milk. or milk to which any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

month was Slightly larger than the av-
erage for the past several months. due
to the fact that the badly infected
portion of the State near the New
Hampshire line was covered in inspec-
ton. The per cent. of tubercular cattle
found in Maine is the smallest of any
state in the northea stern section of the
United States. which fact accounts for
the big demand for cattle from this
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

Mrs Helen Stevens and Mrs. Liz
zie Holway suffered an unusual and
painful accident last week. They
had started to attend funeral and
were riding for a little way on a
horse sled belonging to Ora Packard.
! Tie horse Unexpectedly jumped,
throwing both violently backward.
and they landed on the hard packed
snow in the street. Both ladies were
stunned by the fall. and are not yet
fully recovered from tho painful ef-
fects OF their Injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

chosen consisting of Henry c. IIus-
sey, Mrs. Annie i. Burgess. Mrs.
Eta Blaisdell to confer with n COM
mittce from the Congregational
church on the matter of federatinG
the two churches.
Ned Rushton is very seriously i'll
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Rushton.
Lawson Rushton and son. Ernest
of Oakland. were called here on Sat
urday night, because of the formers
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
State HOuSc. Chat

Charles NJ White, chief of the
division Of markets, and c. II. Craw-
ford of the Department of Agricul-
ture went Tuesday to Bridgewater
and Harrison in the interests of egg
marketing.
Commissioner +. +. Washburn of
the Department of Agriculture will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Miss Hale ut GOrhanI

Gorham. Me, Feb. 4 Especially
by the invitation of the Rural Ciu'
Gorham Normal School. Miss FLO
cnce NJ. Hale. the State Agent 70
Rural Schools. spoke before the eu
tire school Saturday afternooi
Feb. End. Her talk was of partlcl
lar interest to rural teachers. GIVE
items about her visit to the teacher
colleges OF Nebraska and Iowa, an
emphasizing the great opporinnit
for leadership in rural cOmmnnitie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Ruth Miller

TIC cH.ire community and espe-
ciaIly the high school were sad
cened by the death on Sunday morn
ing 0: Ruth Miller, a member OF the
freshman class She had been III
for about week with double pncu-
monia Il being the third time she
had beer afflicted with this dread
disease In as many years She was
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sand
ford Miller. and about u years OF
age. She was an unusually bright
and !ovable girl and will be much
missed by her young friends and
associates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

:wo brothers. Hollis Grcenlcof q
Attlehoro Falls. Mass, and Mar
Greenlcaf OF New Bedford. Mas
Those present from out OF town \
attend the funeral were Mrs. IetelG
Paradis OF Corinna. Mr.. and Md
James DagGett of Newport. l.. !, vi
and Mrs. VIII Fairfield Of Portlaha
Mrs. Cora MIllikcn and son. Ray
mond Peacock Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
STATE VALUATION FOR 1923
SHOWS INCREA SE $16,972,953

State Board Of Assessors declare In
their 33rd annual report which was
council.
Of the counties in 1922 and 1923. ex-
elusive Of the unorganized townships:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Card of Thanks

we wish to thank the neighbors
and friends both here and at OAK
Hill for their Kindness at the time
OF our bereavement for our loved
one. We also thank them for the
beautiful flowers sent.
/. CHACNCY HOLT,
MRS. ZETELLA PARADIS,
MRS AIMEE DAGGETT,
GEORGE w. FAIRFIELD,
ROY G. FAIRFIELD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

At the Baptist church on Sunday
morning the subject of the pastors
sermon will be "a Vision OF God. 4"
The usual evening service will he
held at o'clock
Last Sunday committee was