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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03
Masonic Notice

Regular meeting of Corinthian
lodge No. III F. G A. M. on next
Tuesday night, Dec. s. A good at
tendance is desired.-John Sher-
man, W. M; A. c. Mcbride, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Wherever you find Hart Schaffner
& Marx clothes you find quality,
style, value-not only in clothes
but in everything else that mer-
chants sell. You'll find Hart Schaff-
ner and Marx clothes at Longley &
Longley's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

A man can always use another
necktie-of the right kind, and that
is what we have.-Longley e Long
low
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mrs. Evelyn True Button and
Miss Parsons went to Delaware
Wednesday the former for Thanks
giving visit with her daughters
Augusta and Helen, and the latter to
visit her own home there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

There is lot of pressure on a
mans belt after that Christmas din
.ner. Maybe you had better get him
new one. You will find them at
Longley & Longley's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

wv. B. Gunion and daughter
Z sbeth returned to Newark Sat-
> FAY, after having spent Thanks
giving here with the formers par
ents Mr.. and Mrs D c. Barrell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

You will miss the best time Of
your life if you fail to see the
Church in Action at McKendree,
Saturday night, 1880.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03
A Raw, Sore Throat
Eases QUICKLY When Tou
Annlv a Little Musferoie


Musterole won't blister like the old
fashioned mustard plaster. Spread 1t on
with your fingers. 1t penetrates to the
sore spot with gentle tingle, loosens
the congestion and draws out the sore
ness and pain.
Musterole is a clean, white ointment
made with oil of mustard. Brings quick
relief from sore throat, bronchitis, ton
siIlitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma, neu-
ralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, ltmbago, pains and aches
of the back or joints, sprair1s,. sore
muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet,
colds on the chest. Keep it handy Tor
instant use.
To Mothers: Musterole is also
made in milder form for
babies and small children.
AK for Children's Musterole.
Jars & Tubes
||!z||lllzIz!] j ] &
Better than a mustard plaster
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

There isn't more useful gift for
him than an Emery shirt-Longley
& Longley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Favorite Gas Ranges at $3.50
and up at the Malta Hardware Co.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Buying Christmas gift for a
man isn't half as bad as it sounds
if you go to the right store-his
store.-Longley & Longley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

WANTED-FRESH COWS
want to buy fresh cows Of any
dairy type. Must be In good flesh.
Call w. F. HUFFMAN, McConRels.
vile, O. 111tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

He will appreciate a sport rain
coat for Christmas, and we have
them Longley G Longley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mr.. Delmar Betz and family Of
Newark spent Thanksgiving with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Betz.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Complete stock of Western Rem
ington and Winchester Shells at the
Malta Hardware Co. 26n2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Miss Hennis of M. & M, visited
over the week end with friends at
ReynoldsbuTg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

You will find a large assortment
of sweaters, sweater vests, and lum-
Der jacks to chose from at Longley
& Longley's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Silk shirts and silk hose make
slick Christmas presents. We have
the Emery shirts and Notaseme
hose.-Longley & Longley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

If you have been saving up for a
rainy day, get her an umbrella
Longley e LOngley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Some mighty good styles in ladies'
coats and we have cut the price now
so you can use them.-White's
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

See our line of kiddie kars, scoot
ers, tricycle. and wagons before yol
buy.-Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

New assortment of Rifles and Shot
Guns at the Malta Hardware Co.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Our fancy wool hose feel just as
good these cool mornings as they
look.-Longley & Longley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

You will miss the best time OF
your life if you fail to see the
Church in Action at McKendree,
Saturday night, 1880.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Baker and
daughter, Mary Ellen of Columbus,
were the guests Of Mrs. Olive Drake,
Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Electric light bulbs in all sizes and
colors at the Malta Hardware Co.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

See our line of holiday goods
Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Enterprise Lard Presses and Meat
Grinders at the Malta Hardware Co.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

We always sell coats cheap, but
we are making January prices now.
Whites
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Miss Ruth Miller who is taking a
course at Bliss Business college was
at home to spend Thanksgiving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mai Schofield came from Detroit
to join Mrs. Schofield for Thanks
giving at the Capt Travis home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mr.. John Ralston and wife of
Caldwell were among the visitors in
McConnelsville last week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03
NO HUNTING

POSITIVELY no hunting permit
ted, day or night, on my premises
III. B. FOUTS and !. w. KUNTZ.
3d3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Thirty couple were present at the
dance here Friday night given al
the armory by the Lion Tames,' or
ch,stra.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mr.. Edwin Lowell, student at
Wooster university, spent the week
end here with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Lowell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

The last cut in prices on ladies'
coats. Buy now at January prices.
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mrs. Earl Dougan, who under
went an operation at Grant hospital
some days ago, has recovered SO that
she was able to be brought home ar
irving last Saturday. She stood the
trip well and is getting along nicely.
Contrary to reports, Mrs. Dougan's
condition was never at all serious,
and she recovered rapidly from her
operation, but remained in the hos
pital for a rest. She is now out and
about, and feeling fine.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

The pageant Memories" has
been postponed until Dec. IL.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Buy a coat now, have it to use,
cheap as you can buy it in January
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Perkins
of Detroit, Mich, came last week to
spend over Thanksgiving here with
the formers brother Mr.. Dale K.
Perkins and other relatives. Mr..
and Mrs. Perkins were accompanied
here by Mr.. Bernard Hughes. The
latter reports that he is broadcast
ing from the Detroit Press studio,
his speciality being singing with
ukelele accompaniment. He appears
under the name of RED O'Brien."
Mr.. Perkins, tenor, will also begin
breadcasting this week with Mr..
Hughes. All returned to Detroit
Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mrs Fanny Gorrell of GAINESVILLE
spent Thanksgiving with her father
in-law Mr. VIM. Gorrell and wife OF
Bristol.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Why not get him a nice bathrobe?
You will find beautiful assortment
at Longley & Longley's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Spurrier OF
the west side, left Thursday to
spend the winter at Jacksonville,
Fla.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Mrs. Arthur Davis of this place
went to GAINESVILLE Saturday for a
visit with her daughter Mrs. Harrv
Keller of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Plenty of big C arctics at Stand
ard Supply Co. All new stock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

The entertainment planned by the
p. T. "A. for Dec. 4th has been post
poned until Dec. IL.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Ne Ohio electric sweeper at
Supply Co. An ideal
LJ8s present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Ask any user of a Florence Hot
Blast, then see Malta Hardware Co.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

See the Haag Double Tub Electric
and Power Washer at the Malta
Hardware Co. 26n2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

Eveready Radio Batteries at the
Malta Hardware Co. 26n2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

Mihiel Drive, September IS, 1915"
The beautiful old Colonial man.
sion, which stands at the corner of
State and Capitol streets on the next
corner north of the State House. was
built about 1880 by Captain James
Hall and is on land which was a
part of the original proprietor S
Lot" owned by William Vassal.
Title to the property was acquired
Nov. 20, 1852, by Harriet Stanwood
Blaine, and Mr.. Blaine made impor-
tant additions to and changes in the
house. He built on the west end of
the ell practically duplicate of the
front part or main house, and it is
in this annex that the old study, bill
lard room, and stairway with its
antique turned balustrades, reached
by a separate entrance on the south,
have been retained intact.
Mr.. Blaine's son, James G., Jr.,
his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Blaine
Damrosch, and granddaughter, Mar
garet Blaine Damrosch II, were born
in the old Ash Room; his grand
daughter, Anita Blaine Damrosch
Littell, in Mrs. Blaine's room, his
daughter, Harriet Beale, and his
son, Walker, in whose memory Mrs.
Beale gave the house to the State,
were born In the blue Room"
In carrying out the resolve of the
legislature and making the old home
of James G. Blaine into residence
fer the governor all the land be-
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commission came as a matter Of course.
The Augusta banker had labored unre-
mittingly for the retention Of the Cap
itol in Augusta, and this fact, together
with his recognized ability in finance,
won him first choice Of a group that
was to expend ss5o.oO0. the amount
fixed upon for the remodelling of the
Capitol.
That the choice of Mr.. Hichborn
proved a wise ono became apparent in
the executive ability he early mani
tested and maintained until the COM
pletion Of the present beautiful struc-
ture. Not content with carrying this
task to complete fruition, and mindful
Of the criticism invoked regarding the
inadequate hotel facilities Of Augusta
during the legislative sessions. Mr..
Hichborn silenced criticism in this re-
spect by directing the financing Of q
newer, bigger. Augusta House with the
result that within stones throw OF
the Capitol there is today q commo-
dious structure ample for the needs Of
the legislators.
After the third unsuccessful at
tempt to remove the capital from
Augusta, many sober-minded people
saw the necessity Of settling the
controversy by some form Of legisla-
ton that would preclude periodical
contests in the legislature. Accord
ingly early in the session of 1911,
Joseph Williamson, representative
from Augusta introduced a bill
in the house calling for constitu-
tional amendment and fixing Au-
gusta as the seat of government.
Many were skeptical regarding the
fate Of this measure but it was
adopted by the legislature March 81,
1911 and on Sept. II, Of the same
year was adopted by the people. On
Jan. %, 1918 1t became a part of the
Constitution of Maine, being the 33d
article. Mr.. Williamson received
hearty commentator for the battle
he successfully waged in not only
saving the capital for. Augusta but
in definitely ending periodical at
tempts that did not make for general
good feeling throughout the state.
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ME Maine State House as It
stands today, both by its own
architectural lines and it's

" ME Maine State House as 1t
stands today, both by its own
architectural lines and its
commanding location over
looking Z broad sweep Of tree-lined
park, to. and across the great valley
u the Kennebec, Is one Of the most
beautiful state capitols Of the United
States. BY the action Of the voters
Of the State in 1911, Augusta was
declared the seat Of government for
III time, by constitutional amend
ment This action followed several
m1uccessful efforts to remove the
State Capitol to Portland, one in
1sSo. another in 1889, and the last in
I'M. which developed one of the bit
fsssst legislative struggles in the
history Of the State.
y When Maine, by separation from
massachusetts,. became a state in
1870. the scat Of government was for
. time temporarily at Portland. A
number Of cities and towns were
keenly desirous Of the honor Of being
the state capital and the bidding by
tho principal aspirants was spirited.
Besides Portland and Augusta.
Brunswick, Hallowell, Waterville,
Belfast and Wiscasset all sought to
b declared the seat Of government.
The legislature, however, finally
decided upon Augusta as the most
sattsfactory and logical location, and
the blu making the capital was sign
Cd Feb. "a, 1927 by Governor Enoch
lincoln.
A commission was appointed the
Following year to decide upon a loca-
uon and to obtain plans and esti-
mates for capitol building. The
= acre tract Of land now occupied
y ne state house and state park,
sxtending from the old Hallowell
toaa to the Kennebec river, was con-
neyed to the state. This tract was
seaected by the governor and the
submission after a careful considera-
non Of various sites on both sides of
IL river.
Inc corner stone Of the Maine
.te house was laid on Independ-
ceoay, 1929, with impressive Ma
sonic ceremonies. but it was three
nan later that the work Of con-
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struction was finally finished.
Charles Bulfinch was the designer.
The legislature first met in the new
state house Jan. 4, 1882.
OF the original expenditure OF
about $4,000 on the building, furni-
ture and grounds. the city of Angus
ia furnished about sl1,5O0. The or
iginal building vas about $50 feet in
length, including the central part
with the columns and cupola, two
wings extending north and south.
The granite used was Of the finest
and came from the Hallowell quar-
ries.
The interior of the state house was
remodeled in 1852 and again in 1860
to provide additional room for some
of the departments. In 1901 a
large three story wing was added on
the rear or west side Of the building.
Prior to 1889 several attempts were
made at different legislatures to have
the seat of government moved from
this city. to Portland. but. in that
year, Portland sympathizers came
very near victory. Through newspa-
per propaganda in lie western part
of the state, followed by careful lob
bying with the legislature, they &C
tually secured pledges Ct more than
q majority of the legislature. The
voters in the eastern section Of the
state at first looked upon the matter
as harmless joke. They did not
take it seriously until a majority of
the legislature had become pledged
to the removal.
The writer was one who visited
towns in the eastern section, in the
neighborhood where he was raised.
He had hard work to make the resi-
ldents believe that it was a serious
matter, and when they were told that
the Representative from tehir town
was pledged to it's removal, the in
formation was at first received with
incredulity. When convinced, how
ever, they took prompt action to pre-
sent petitions to their representatives
which quickly changed he attitude Of
those servants of the people.
The action of the Kennebec Jour-
nal in sending out to towns in the
central and eastern. section Of the
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tween the Blaine lot and Grove
house remodeled. Retaining SO far
as possible the original design, the
famous old house was carefully re-
modelled, and stands today tribute
to the craftsmanship of the archi-
tect and workmen.
The building is State property and
naturally contains much of interest
10 the public. The front and lower
story of the structure are especially
given over to public usage. The first
room on the left of the entrance hall
compartment was originally two
looms. The fireplaces are intact and
the old plaster design centers OF
many years ago are left in the CELL
ings.
Directly opposite the reception
room, in the northeast corner of the
main house is the State dining room,
in which artistic attention has been
given to cornice scheme and panel
ing. making the room one of great
dignity and charm. The original
hall is retained through the front of
tho house, then from the beginning
Of the new part on to the lounge
room on the south side of the house,
separate lobby is maintained.
A new wing on the northwest
corner Of the house contains the
service accommodations From the
outside looking at the simple and
charming entrance facade. the house
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bronze and plateglass cases. On the
walls throughout the corridors and
halls Of the State House are hung
portraits of Names distinguished sons.
The remodelling of the Capitol was
by direction Of the legislature placed
in the hands of a commission composed
of the governor and four others to be
appointed by him. two OF whom were
members of each of the leading polit-
ical parties of the State. The person.
mel of the commission was: Governor
Bert NJ. Fernald, Hon. Charles S. HIGH
born of Augusta, Hon. Frank D. True
of Portland. Hon. Charles w. Mullen
of Bangor and Hon. Don A. II. Powers
of Houlton.
The naming of Mr.. Hichborn on the
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Lighted by the same gas. fixtures
ana heated by the same rudy glow
from the dark stone fireplace, the
cld study of James G.. Blaine, re-
mains an integral part of the EXecu-
tive Mansion, residence of the Gov
crnors of Maine. Like an ancient
jewel in modern setting, is this old
room, replete with memories of
State and Nation. Here are the well
worn books, whose pages have been
turned countless times by the be-
loved Mr.. Blaine. The same old
fashioned sofa stands in the corner
OF the little study, and the same steel
engraving of Abraham Lincoln
hangs over the fireplace mantle.
The preservation of the Blaine
study is a part of the memorial fea-
ture intended when in 1919 Mrs.
James G. Blaine, presented the old
home to the State to become the
official residence of the Chief Exc
cutive.
The memorial tablet in the front
hall of the main house near the
main door bears this inscription:
'This house and the land on which
It stands was the home Of James G.
Blaine and was given to the State of
Maine in the name of his grandson,
Walker Blaine Beale, First Lieuten-
ant. 310th Infantry, 18th Division,
who was born here March ~, 1896,
and who fell in France in the st.
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Again in 1907 another effort was
made to remove the seat of govern
mcnt from Augusta. This year. as
in 1889, the fight proved q hard one,
and at first, Portland seemed to have
the best of it. The contest was pro-
longed until the very last of the ses-
sion and then referred by referendum
to the people. The people, however,
did not sustain the referendum for
removal.
1t was in 1909-1o, following the I'M
successful attempt to move the seat Of
government to Portland, that the State
House was completely rebuilt. although
the original beautiful Bulfinch front
facade vas preserved Granite from
the quarry in IIallowell, near the place
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neer, pilot. fireman and three pas
sengers. The Halifax was racing
with q rival steamer, the Balloon.
and the extra steam used caused the
explosion just as she was passing
through the lock.
Probably few Augustans know
that president of the United States
was once hung in etiigy in this city.
In Augusta. as in all parts of New
England, President Madison's war
| policy and the embargo were very
| unpopular, and when the news of
the declaration of war against Great
| Britain, June IS, 1872. reached the
| city the federalists manifested their
party feelings of adherence by, hang
| ing Madison in efiigy on the wharf
and by displaying the American flag
at half mast. Much feeling was
manifest and at one time there was
great danger Of bloodshed.
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from which the stone for tho original
building was taken, was used. The
length of the building was doubled,
making it 500 feet in all.
In place of the Eulfnch cupola there
rises lofty dome to height of 1856
feet, surmounted by the figure of Wis
dom. holding a torch and pine cone.
The statue is of copper, covered with
gold and was designed by w. Clark
Noble the sculptor.
In the interior Of the State House
the old rotunda was transformed into
a hall of great dignity with eight Doric
columns. Here are displayed the glo-
rious array of honored battle flags of
gallant Maine regiments in three wars,
in Theoretically sealed ornamental
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state and securing letters showing
the attitude Of the leading men, both
democrats and Republicans. was
also large factor in the final result.
Within few days from commence
ment of the publishing of these let
tiers a marked change in the legisla-
ture was apparent. Portland workers
quickly realized their defeat and
turned their attention to the task of
preventing any appropriation for an
addition to the capital being acted on
at that session. AS tnsy had built
their argument for removal on the
assertion that an addition was nee
essary. they found it impossible to
prevent an appropriation for enlarge
ment.
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has the appearance of an old Col
cnial mansion, pure white with
green blinds, and shaded by the
giant trees on its grounds.
In view of the careful work in
volved in remodeling the Blaine
house as a residence for the families
of Names Governors, and yet OBJ
serving the injunction that the origi-
nal lines of the structure be altered
as little as possible, it Is interesting
to note just how the house has been
furnished inside and to observe how
little the original decorative struc-
tural scheme has been altered. The
Blaine Mansion has not lost its in
dividuality by being used for this