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New Britain herald., 1925-10-23
OIL Being USED
Much IN new YORK
Lack Of Coal Makes People
Turn to Il

New York, Oct. 10 U,-Havins no
anthracite many New Workers. are
turning to fuel oil for heating homes
and places OF business.
There has been a marked increase
In fire department permits for in
stallation Of fuel oil heating appar
atus. Representatives Of organize
tons marketing fuel oil equipment
say that orders have reached the
point where deliveries have to be
deferred.
The New York state coal com
mission Is not recommending install
lation Of fuel oil burners because
OF cost to the small householder. But
Major General Charles W. Berry,
chairman Of the commission and
cor1mandant Of the National Guard,
foresees increasing use OF fuel oil.
He says that before anthracite min
Ing operations were suspended the
state contracted for installation Of
oil burning apparatus In new
armory being erected in South
Brooklyn.
Many public buildings are now
equipped with fuel oil heaters, al
though in not all cases are they be-
ing used regularly. One of the larg-
est hotels is making daily use Of its
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

There remain but two more
days to see Cecil +. DeMille's pro-
duction OF THE Ten Command
ments" which is showing at the
Capitol theater. 1t Is hoped that all
who have not yet seen the picture
will take advantage Of these two
more days and not miss seeing this
remarkable film,
Powerful in simplicity, Mr.. De-
Mile set his modern scene for his
group Of intensely vital characters.
Gone are the thunders and light
rings Of Sinai--the lapse to idolatry
and It's dire punishment - the d.
vino re-birth OF nation, and tho
ordinance Of Its keeping. Once
thundered and lightened from
Sinai, the com mandments are now
within the covers OF a Book. What
say they to modern life? What have
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23

rhapsodies about its music and dane
Ing and thrilling, for an operet,a
plot" Land OF Romance" tho John
Meehan and James W. Elliott oper-
attic comedy, opens at Parsons the
ater Hartford, Monday night for q
weeks run before entering New
York.
The play staged by Mr.. Meehan
with ensembles by Julian Mitchell,
who fashions the ensembles for the
"Follies," and dances by John Boyle,
10 something entirely new IN the way
OF operetta, the Providence critics
wrote. in that II sets to glorious
music a story interesting enough and
expertly enough for . straight 70
mantle comedy.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23
RUGGED WATERS

Rugged Waters" a story with
plenty of atcion, interesting char
acters, and opportunities for BEAU
tiful and novel settings in a light
house and on sinking vessels, heads
the bill at tho Palace theater today
and Saturday.
The vaudeville program shows
four good acts being headed by
Maurice Samuels and Co. In THE
Emigrant,"
On next Wednesday the Palace
will offer a new innovation In the
presentation OF an old fashioned
country store night. Valuable and
useful presents will be given away
and there will be loads of fun for
til.
Beginning Sunday night for three
days only, James Cruces THE
Pony Express" will be the big at
traction. The cast includes Ernest
Terrence, Betty Compsoh and
Ricardo Cortez.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23
a. REPORTED KILLED

Detans OF Egyptian Religious Cero-
mony Tragedy Are Awaited BY
Outside World.
London, Oct. % Rl-Detaiis Of the
disaster at Tanta, Egypt. during a
great religious ceremony, In which
50 persons are reported to have
been killed and many injured, are
being awaited with much interest.
The reports thus far received vary.
One IL to the effect that panic seized
upon The great crowd while the
mounted police were endeavoring to
make a passage for the minister of
pious foundations. Another says
that the railing on a bridge broke
and that hundreds Of persons were
thrown into the water. Fifty-four
were drowned and large numbers
were trampled to death. Still an
other report which also refers to the
breaking Of the bridge parapet, says
that 81 persons were drowned and
hundreds injured.
The occasion for the great gather
Ing was the feast In honor Of sey-
yid-el-Bedawi. a Moslem saint Of
great renown, whose aid ID invoked
when strength Is needed to resist q
sudden calamity.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23

equipment.
Opinions as to the praeucae.lity Of
the use OF oil In residences differ
widely. One Of the largest oil heat
er companies which caters only 10
factory trade. reports that in this
field the use OF fuel oil has not In
creased appreciably since mining
was suspended.
The New York city department Of
public markets Is trying to deter
mine the best methods for use OF
coal other than anthracite. Various
grades Of soft coal, coke and Welsh
coal will be Investigated. but no sub
stitutes OF a prepared nature will be
tested.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23
FINE BILL AT LYCEUN.

Tonight and tomorrow the Ly-
ceum's double feature program is
presenting Johnny Walker and Viz
ginia Lee Corbih in Lilies OF the
Street" love drama OF a great
city; and Larry Semon, eccentric
comedian extraordinary. in that IA
nous comic opera, The Wizard of
o."
Next week, Monte Blue Is to be
featured in one Of Warner Brothers
greatest melodramas, THE Limited
Mail" This Is fast moving pic
ture with excitement, thrills and ro-
nance to please the most exacting
fan.
Advance press notices speak In the
highest Of terms OF the Richard
Mansfield Players, Inc, who are to
be In this city for a Friday evening
and Saturday afternoon and evening
showing Of The Goose Hangs High"
at tho Lyceum on October 80 and 81.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23

these five people to do with them
That is the theme OF the modern
melodrama.
The management Is to be con-
graduated on its fine presentat ion
Of this feature. The orchestra plays
the original music score In a mas
terful manner, and the effects pro-
duced are inspiring and hair.rais-
ing.
There are four continuous shows
daily, at 1850, $3.50, 7:05 and s:15
with a special children's show at
Assn daily for 20 cents.
The regular Capitol prices pre-
vail.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23
MRS. DUKE VERY ILL

New York, Oct. 20 R>-Mrs. Lii
Ian N. Duke, divorced wife of the
late James s. Duke, tobacco mag
nate, Is Ill at her home here. Pub
lished reports that Mrs Duke had
died last night and that she was
penniless, were denied.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-23
DEMONSTRATIONS,

June Days" will be presented TO-
night, Saturday matinee and even
ing.
After an opening week in Provi-
dence, after the premiere Of which
the critics there went into ecstatic
, 1925-06-10

Antisthenes when asked what was
the most needful branch of learning
answered that it was to unlearn
ones bad habits.
, 1925-06-10

One of the ordeals a boy of New
Guinea has to go through is a number
of days of starvation, during which
time tempting food is brought to him
, 1925-06-10
Industrial Neus

Parco-Spring development work
started; tennis courts. lawns and
parks to be laid out and new apart
ment house constructed. Z
Casper-Texas Production Com
pany will drill oil wells in
Salt Creek field.
Parco-One of Wyomings finest
hotels to open here. /.
ce-New grade planned
from Sundance to Beulah highway.
Cheyenne-Cheyenne Filling Sta
ton Company opens sixteenth station.
Glenrock-Plan to pave Yellow
stone avenue through city, under way.
D-ouglas-Masons to build $4,000
temple.
Administration of levee being built
south of here.
Cheyenne-Big improvements 60
ing on at municipal camp grounds.
Riverton-Bureau of Reclamation
work progressing rapidly.
Cody-Commercial oil found in
Guiterman well, pumping $50 barrels
daily.
Casper-New York Oil Company
plans 75-mile gas line from Big Sand
Draw field near Riverton, to cost
$9oo,O0o; capacity will be 10000, OOO
feet daily.
, 1925-06-10

Frank Thayer, work on road .-@~~-- -~M ~-~~---- - -~A-- $4,000
VIM Locke, work OIL road 640Ol
J. S Kirkpatrick, work on road 675l
Perry j. Clark, advice and medicine for Marian Trail, Thrush and Richards
HOO
N. A. Elinger, coal for Richards 1855
Powell Tribune Co, county printing 1880
Atterbery Drug Co, supplies for Langlands 7OI
Lewis Johnson. repairing road tools 500
Shoshone Electric 1t. and Pr Co, lights for court house and Jail --- 3057
Brundage Hardware Co., supplies for court house 321O
C. w. Giles. hauling lumber and timber for roads 1890
Eugene Phelps, commissioner, salary, per diem & mlage for June 49, AZ s6
w. c. Wilkins, commissioner, salary, yer diem & mlage for June -- 1886
Upon motion, made and carried, Tom Kane wa appointed Constable for
District No. 2 and authorized to assume his duties a IS he
has filed his bond and his oath of office. t r Il
The reports of the earnings or collections of the following officers were
approved:
oina Downing, Clerk of the Court. for May s5945
james w. Rousseau, County Clerk, for May 2S3 80
The following rebates were allowed: AH
Roy Holm for 1924, OF n Poll Tax $500
w. O. Steel, Receiver of the State Bank of Meeteetse, Wyo, for 1923, on
Real Estate to the amount of ---.------. $27O9, erroneous assessment.
There being n 20 further business to come before the Board Of Comis-
sioners, they adjourned to meet July 7t, 1925.
EUGENE PHELPS, Pro Tenn.
Chairman, Board Of County Commissioners
Attest: JAMES w. ROUSSEAU
County Clerk
, 1925-06-10

at intervals. If he betrays the least
emotion at the sight Of food he is con-
sidered lacking in self-control and is
sent back among other boys for ans
other period of time.
Someone asked Dio why
people gave money to beggars and
would not give it to philosophers. he
replied, because they think they are
much nor likely to become heggars
than philosophers themselves"
After many centuries Swedish men
folk are beginning to milk cows.
They formerly waited by while the
women MIXED.
, 1925-06-10


Five thousand young Christmas
trees will be contributed by the New
York State College of Forestry at
Syracuse University to eacn county in
the State of New York that VIII, essab-
fish a Christmas tree farm. O.
The expression "blue blood" is Of
Spanish origin, where the aristro-
cracy was limited to those who traced
their lineage beyond the Moorish con-
quest. Having winter compilations,
the veins upon their hands are blue
("blue BLOODY, while Moorish blood
showed black upon the hands and
temples. The phrase passed into
France. where it gained vogue, and
from there to England and America.
When a dead seal is brought home
by an Eskimo hunter the body is cere
moniously treated to a drink of fresh
water in the belief that all his life the
seal has been craving a draft of sweet
water. The hunter who satisfies this
longing puts himself on good terms
with the spirit of seals still living.
This, he thinks, makes for luck in
hunting.
, 1925-06-10
ABOUT EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY

Radio rash is said to be the newest
affliction of the people of Europe. 1t
is an erution of the tender skin of the
ears, resulting from the constant
pressure of the hard rubber head
pieces. DIR. Marcus, of Vienna, men,
tioning it in the Clinical Reviews, says
that is is not serious when given
prompt attention.
The number Of words found in old
English literature does not exceed 3d.
900, while the new dictionaries today
have listed more than 400, 900, mostly
of foreign origin. It is strange to
note, however, that most authors use
mainly English words. Shakespeare
used 80 per CEN and the English Bible
contains "a per cent.
A bill has been brought up in the
Danish Parliament by Minister of
Justice Steincke which would author
ize doctors under certain conditions to
take the life of a person who was
hopelessly ill and who desired it. with
out mourning punishment. This ac
cording to the old law was designat-
ed as manslaughter or murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09
Southern Melodies
By Jubilee Company
Make Big Hit

Southern melodies WIFI all the
pathos and expression which
trained Southern voice can give oc-
cupied the principal part of most
interesting program presented by the
Peerless Jubilee Concert Company at
the high school auditorium Thursday
evening. The hall was well filled.
and the various numbers were en-
cored again and again, especially the
quartet which was big favorite
with the audience. The program
was divided in two parts, the first
consisting of old plantation melo-
dies, with the concert troups in APP
propriate costume, the second part
more modern songs were sung, and
the party was costumed in proper
evening attire. Among the first
numbers was pleasing rendition of
"Old Black Joe" by the male quar-
tet, "Swanee River" with realis-
tic imitation Of the banjo accom-
panying 1t. "Massa's IN the Cold.
Cold Ground" and 60 Down Mos
es' followed in quick succession.
there being scarcely moment be-
fore the next song followed.
The second part was fully as en-
joyable as the first. being mostly So
10 parts which were of a high order.
MISS trace thompson sang Tleuu
of Mine,", a beautiful soprano solo.
Miss Lucille Holland gave several
spirited piano solos, while Grace
Thompson gave several delightful
readings which were heartily APP
plauded. Several popular songs
were sung, those suited to the soft
tones Of the Company being chosen.
and while the solo part was carried
the other tones blended in softly
producing most harmonious whole.
The personnel of the company
was as follows:
Sopranos. Madam A. j. Price, Miss
Bessie Eads: centralto and reader,
Miss Grace NJ. Thompson; pianist,
Miss Lucille Holland: basso. Mr..
William Wahl; baritone. Mr.. How
ard S. Morris: tenors. Mr.. Glad
stone Galamison, Mr.. J. D. Brown.
The company was heard under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Highland avenue M. E.
church. the committee in charge be-
ing Mrs. j. c. Kirkpatrick, Mrs.
Thomas Henderson and Mrs. c. H.
Atkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09
ARRANGE Ice Races
For Saturday

The races postponed from last
Saturday will be run off Saturday,
January 10th on the track above the
bridge. They will start promptly at
100 and there should be a good
crowd out If fans want to see some
fast racing this winter. Gardiner has
some good horses and there Is no
reason why cards could not be ar
ranged for every Saturday after
noon, possibly winding up with big
invitation race. The Saturday races
are as follows:
Glass Aloe Hal (Foye); Sonora
(Lovely.)
Class B-Home Brew (Spencer),
Calumet Jr, (Harris).
Glass C-Hugh Braden (Harris);
Class Dim Il. G. Lawrencee);
Teddy Marshall (Collins).
Glass E-Ulin c. (Sullivan); Billy
Button Uyons).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

A the recent meeting of the Halo
we'll Trust and Banking company,
officers We're elected as follows:
President. Judge Fred Emery Beane;
vice president, Richardson M. John
son; Henry p. Clearwater: secretary
and treasurer, George A. Stafford; as
sistant treasurer, Miss Idelle Lawler:
board of directors, Fred Emery
Beane, Henry P. Clearwater, Fitz
Morris Fish. Levi T. Williams, Rich
ardson M. Johnson. John M. Robin
son, George B. Warner, William II.
Albee. Frank e. Towle. The report
of the treasurer showed a pleasing
growth and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

has been taking, but the
maker has learned that she doesI
like to know that her hanos
larger and so as not to offena
and not compel her to buy y
gloves he makes the hand-covs
larger and so as not to offend
That is to say a number six tooj
size larger than it was ten
ago. If" he says. 1.-The fen
glove purchaser finds that sm
quires a number six in the pu
of my rival and number sew
mine, l have lost a patron, "
only way to overcome this sil,,l
is to put n little more materiai
the glove and put it out unoa
same number"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09
Snowfall Halls coastins Somewhat

The coasting on the various hills
has been somewhat spoiled by the
light snowfall. A bad accident was
narrowly avertcd Wednesday night
when several young men came down
Vine street Hill on a large double
runner trying to make the sharp
curve leading down onto Water
street. Their calculations did not
come right, however, and the sled
crashed into the fence along the
side of the road. The question of
what might have happened If the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Barbara Louise Mcdonald the in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George F. Mcdonald died Thursday
afternoon at the Gardiner General
Hospital following an operation for
appendicitis. She was born in Car
diner, June II, 1923. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09
Mrs. Margaret e. Hooker

Mrs. Margaret e. Hooker passed
away Thursday evening at her home,
Fl Maple street. She was born De-
cember 10, 1889, the daughter of
George Marson and Hannah Yeaton.
She was the widow of the late Otis
F. Hooker. She is survived by three
nieces, Mrs. Anna Reed Of Medford,
Mass: Mrs. Maud Mooney of Rich
mond. Me-, and Mrs. Margie Nudge
of Chemawa, Ore, and a nephew,
George Nudge Of Chemewa, Ore. The
funeral will be held Saturday after
noon from her late home and will pc
private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

An alarm for fire was blown It Z
o'clock Thursday morning for q
chimney fire at the house on Me-
chanic street owned " George Au-
Der, and occupied by Warren Sar-
gent. The blaze was confined to the
chimney and there was but slight
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

The recent snowfall made automo-
billing hard for some of the cars with
out chains when they tried the back
streets. Several stuck by the roadside
for some time before finally deciding
to go on about their business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Saturday, Jan. 10. is the fourth an
niversary of the death of William Far
rand Livingston. priest and former
rector Of st. Matthew's church. There
will be a celebration of the holy COM
munion at o'clock in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09
Call Meeting in Interest Parent.
Teacher Assn

The meeting in the interest Of the
formation Of parent teacher assoc
citation in Hallowell is to be held
Thursday evening, Jan. Is. The
members of the Hallowell Board of
Education are the snonsors of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

meeting and are inviting all parents
and teachers interested to attend,
There will be an out-of town
speaker to whom the organization
and workings of such a society orc
familiar and who will present them
to the Hallowell citizens who are
planning to form the association. 1t
is hoped that people will bear this
date and occasion in mind and will
attend the meeting in good numbers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Besides the girls game with the
girls of Lawrence High, Fairfield, this
evening In the II. II. S. gymnasium,
there will be game between the
boys second team and the second team
Of Gardner High. The game with NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

The girl of today is much more
actively interested in athletics than
FER sister of generation ago and
the result is that her hands and feet
are larger. In fact, she is also
larger in some other directions as
the result of the exercise which she
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

The body of the late William Nc
Nelly, who died Wednesday in Hal
lowell at the home of his nephew,
Warren Joy, was taken yesterday to
Waterville for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

The Mothers Club Food sale today
will start at II o'clock at Branns
store and many tempting articles will
be on sale.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Mrs. Thomas Golfer is confined to
her home by injuries received in a
recent fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Several members of the Gardiner
Shrine Club leave today for the GER
emonies at Kora Temple at Lewist on.
Noble w. r. Frost having made his
usual round of calls there are sever
al candidates making the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Miss Marian Leslie Of the State
Board Of Charities and Corrections
was a business visitor here Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09
Funeral Of Ann Maria Blanchard

Funeral OF Ann MdFI1 0IdHeHd'"
Funeral services for the late Ann
Maria Blanchard were held at two
o'clock, Thursday afternoon from the
home on Maple street, Rev. M. T..
Folsom officiating. The bearers
were Arthur Yeaton, James Law
renee, George Gray and o. D. Spra-
que. Entombment was at Oak Grove
Cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

William Albee has returned from
Belfast, where he has numbering in
terests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Gardiner Farmers
Union will be held at the store on
Water street Tuesday, Jan. 10 at
p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Tonight is the night Of the concert
by the Peerless Jubilee Singers, given
in City hall under the auspices of the
Live Wire class of the M. E. church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

c. I. will be in the school gymnasium
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
girls are to play Bath in Bath tomor-
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

The Mission Circle Of the Universal
list church will meet Friday afternoon
with Mrs. Harvey Gatchell. The watch
word will be Missionary Work in For
eign Countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Collar of
Beachmont. Revere. Mass, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Allen for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Charles Taylor has left high school
and accepted employment in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Edwin G. Carter of Boston was
business visitor in town Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

There was q special meeting of the
Auxiliary to Gen. c. w. Tilden Camp,
Sons of Veterans, held last evening
with Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

An interesting and practical meet
ing of the Loudon Hill Community
club was held yesterday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. Lester Field. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

F. S. Smith and Co. have an in
teresting ad on ladies' coats. Special
prices for the January mark down.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

John c. Burns has accepted employ
ment at the Commonwealth Shoe &
Leather Co., Gardiner,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

The Gardiner Water District has
had crew at work repairing a leak
in a service pipe in Depot Square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Eugene J. Oils has returned from
Dryden. Maine, where he has been In
the interests of the A. l.. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

subject was cookie making. The
discussion brought out a number of
helpful ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Atherton c. Ellis of Philadelphia was
business visitor in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

Miss Lillian Matthews entertained
a number Of young friends Wednes-
day in honor of her 18th birthday.
All enjoyed the occasion greatly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-09

William c. Snow has accepted a po-
sition as carpenter with a local firm at
Boothbay Harbor.