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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
Gould for Dry Law
Continued from Page One

Wednesday made public the follow
ing correspondence:
Augusta. Oct. 2. 1926
This League is interested n the
Following, the Direct Primary, Child
Labor Amendment, Maternity and
infancy Act, Federal Department of
Education. and the Cramton bill,
which places enforcement officers
under Civil Service.
You have expressed your views on
some of these subjects in time past.
If you care to say anything to us
touching these matters. we shall be
exceedingly grateful.
Most respectfully yours.
M BEL CONNOR.
Legislative Chairman.
Presque Isle. Maine
October 90, 1926.
Mabel Common, Legislative Chairman,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Miss Como
In reply to your letter of the 22nd,
which has just come to- my notice,
l beg to say that | am very much
interested in the matters you speak
Of and you can rest assured l will
do all in my power to further the
interests of your society whether 1
record and this statement will be
satisfactory to you. am
Very truly yours.
(Signed A. f. GOULD
October %. 1926
Miss Mabel Conner.
Legislative Chairman,
Maine League of Women VOTERS
Augusta. Maine.
Nv y1ear Miss Common
Replying to your letter of th 22nd
instant, l. beg to say that l believe
in the retention of the Direct Prim-
airy Law and that the Champion bill
may do some good.
Concerning the Child Labor
Amendment, may | not quote what |
publicly stated two years ago: I'm a
general way ] elieve in the several
States retaining all the powers that
have to do with their internal well
fare. Home rule is in keeping with
the best principles of government, /
am willing to make exceptions, how
ever. | favor national child labor
law because compe tive economic
conditions make difficult or impos-
sible to meet the problem
The Maternity and Infancy Act l
will support, because / feel that 1t
Is SO greatly needed IN many OF our
communities. ] hope that all of the
States themselves will ultimately
take up this work. The Federal Gov
eminent is performing a needed SER
vice in leading the way.
I believe that 1t is proper for a
Federal Department of Education to
assist the States with their educa-
tional problems. but not to the eX-
tent of usurping poN ers, or permit
ting States to lean heavily on the
Federal Department that they will
shirk the responsible g which ev-
cry State should assume In this i'm
portant field. We need individuality
in education and the aim of the Fed
eraI Government should be to pro-
mote initiative on the part of the
States.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) FULTON j. REEMAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
SUPERIOR COURT

Court came in at 10 o'clocl
wednesday morning. There was hut
one more case for the jury. but he
CIore that was taken up a number
OF cases, largely new entries. were
disposed of in one way or another
Inc case for the jury was No.
1oSo, David and Sophie Butler Of
sidney against Miss Addie E. Saw
telle OF Oakland. +. Harold Dubord
represented the plaintiffs and Per-
kins and Weeks the defendant.
Inc suit arose out of an ATTEMPT
TO purchase farm in Sidney from
the defendant. The issue in the
case was whether a payment of $500
TO the defendant was for an option
on the farm at price OF $4,000, or
Whether 1t was to apply on the pur-
chase price when the purchase was
completed, as claimed by plaintifYs
Inc plaintiffs both testified that the
payment was made to reduce the
purchase price. and that when the
trade fell through they asked de-
PENDANT to return their money. and
the request was refused, defendant
claiming that the payment was for
an option only. Defendant testified
that she told plaintiffs that if she
mad TO wait for her money that they
must pay her $3.50 to 5000. And
that they sent her the money. She
nled plea in recoupment, and tes-
titled that she was greatly DANA aged
by the failure of plaintiffs to com
plete the trade: that she had to pay
the taxes the following spring, also
stay on the farm and take care of
and feed the livestock that was to
go in the trade. also pay insurance
and a large bill for fuel.
The jury was out about two hours
Verdict for defendant.
The jury was then finally excused
after being thanked by the court for
their good WORK during the term of
court. The foreman took occasion
on behalf of the jurors to thank the
court and court officers for the cour-
teous treatment they had had
throughout the term.
Court then adjourned until next
Friday morning at 10 o'clock when
divorce libels and other court mat
tiers will be taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
Seniors Win Over
Juniors at w. 7. IT. 8.

The senior boys at Junior High
won over the Junior team at basket
pan yesterday afternoon by score
OF 10 to z. The senior boys had it
all their own way from the start and
made easy victims of the juniors
fight.
And the senior girls also defeated
the junior girls 25 to in game
mat went one sided. The girls play
ed their first half. and then the BOYS
played their first half; the girls
their second, and then the boys their
second, SO there were no long, i'm
patient waits for the eager con-
testants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
A Sweet Stomach!

reputed to be very wealthy-several
million dollars Is what her fortune
Is said to be.
In 1915, he was elected to the
Maine legislature from this city on
the republican ticket and served that
winter at Augusta; that is, it is
claimed by many that he only put in
about half his time at the State
capitol
About the year 1920 the Redmans
closed up their place here and went
away to New York and have made
that their residence since, excepting
those weeks in the summer which are
passed at Bar Harbor.
From that time until the fall Of
1928, when the Senatorial bee had
stung him, no claim of residence
in Maine was made by Mr.. Redman.
Instead he denied such residence.
This is shown by the fact that dur
ing those years he was assessed as
nonresident taxpayer. following his
protest against being taxed as a resi-
dent.
In October, 1925 he came to Ellis
worth and registered as voter Of the
city. In his declaration when asking
to be registered as Democrat he set
forth that his last vote was cast in
this city; that he had not acquired
voting residence elsewhere. =
1t is stated here that at the time
Mr.. Redman came to this city In Oc-
tober. 1923, and was registered as a
voter he had already announced his
candidacy for the Democratic nomina-
ton for United States senator in the
1924 primary.
Since then as stated, Mr.. Redman,
according to local people, has made
no pretenss of living in this city or In
Maine, except as any, other summer
resident of Bar Harbor stays there
during the season.
When they have lived here the Red
mans occupy small house on what
is known as the Surry road, about half
mile from the post Office. This is
taxed in his wifes name,
Mr.. Redman inherited the estate OF
his uncle. John Redman, formerly a
lawyer here, and twice Democratic
candidate for governor of Maine. This
included home on Main street. This
estate was not large.
Mr. Redman does not now maintain
an Office here. nor has he since 1920.
His place of business is New York
City.
American Law Directory, containing
the name and office address of every
lawyer in the country, gives Mr.. Red
mans place of business as 100 Broad
way, New York City, as a member of
the firm OF Walker & Redman, the ca
BILE address of the firm is also given
as "Greklaw.'
According to this directory, the
members of the firm of Walker * Red
man are: George R. Walker, Fulton
J. Redman, Robert T. Woodruff, Fred
V. Delavina, Frederick P. Smith, How
ard V. Miller, John c. Farber
This is from the directory for 1926
The same information appeared in the
1925 edition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL NOTES

The editorial board of the Nautilus
is making extensive plans for an at
tractive issue of the school paper
the first edition of which will be
ready for distribution on the last day
Of school, December 18th. One fea-
ture will be a list of honor students
for the fall term which will include
the names of all students who earn
two or more rs" during the first
term. Friends of the school who
wish to be sure of getting this edi
ton are asked to communicate with
the business manager, Kenneth Sta
pies, in care of the Senior High
school
At the assembly of school on
Wednesday afternoon the following
players were awarded the football
wv: Captain Edwin Pooler, Stand
ley Hersey, Dwight Poller, Laurier
Holland, Earl Traynor Romeo Bour-
goin. Emile Pitcher. David Vigue.
Kenneth Bushey, Jerome Daviau.
Walter Sleeper, Frederick Mahue,
and Manager Robert Hall. The play
ers with Coach Millett had the foot
ball picture taken Tuesday noon az
Preble's Studio.
The members of the Debating club
are working hard for the first OBJ
jective of a busy season-the debate
with Cony High school on the eve
ming of Dec. 3rd. The club this year
has entered both the Bates and Bow
dom leagues and while they have to
uphold the prestige Of former teams.
the outlook for success Is exceed
ingly bright. Four Of the six mem
bers of last years team are in
school and with these as nucleus
strong teams ar eeXpeC ed.
The students of the school have
made plans to continue the custom
Of donating Christmas boxes to
needy families. The donations are
handled through the English divi-
sions as in this way every member OF
the school is reached.
The French club socable. post
poned from Friday night because OF
unfavorable weather conditions, was
held on Wednesday night. A feature
Of the sociable was the costume
and reflected much credit to the eX-
cellent work of Mrs. Perry, the club
advisor.
Basketball is occupying the atten
ton of both boys and girls at the
school now and regular practice SEES
sions have been held each day. the
last session was held yesterday a1t-
ernoon and no practice will be held
over the week end. About 80 girls
and the same number of boys at
tend these practice sessions regu-
larly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
A. L. 0. House Dance
At Fraternity House

The annual fall house dance of the
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity of Col
by College was held last evening at
the fraternity house. The rooms
We're simply and tastefully decorated
with evergreens, presenting very
pleasing appearance.
The committee in charge of the
dance consisted of William f. Nc
Lean, chairman, Evan johnson and
Jack Ericsson.
The patrons and patronesses were
President and Mrs. Arthur j, Rob-
erts, Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. Fales, Professor and Mrs.
Harry Il. Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph McLeary, and Dean Reynolds.
Lee Warren and his Collegian Or
chestra furnished excellent music
for the dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
RICHMOND
James Flynn

The funeral services for the late
James Flynn will be held this Thurs
day morning at $50 o'clock from st.
Ambrose church. Mr.. Flynn passed
away at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning
at the age of II years. He came here
from Bowdoinham and conducted a
store for 3S years. giving 1t up two
years ago, when his health began to
fail. A wife. Alice Flynn survives.
The body will be taken to Old Town
for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
Mems Team Easily
Won Gannett Contest

George Fox and his mems team won
all the honors in the recent ticket
selling contest between the mems and
girls teams for the Gannett en-
ployes dance held at Union hall Tues
day evening. The girls team was CAP
tanned by Miss Alice Emery. while
George captained the winners with s5
tickets to his credit. George comes
near to being the champion ticket SELL
er in this city, having established his
reputation as member of teams in
Legion and other contests,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
OAKLAND
Hiram r. RoWa

Hiram r. Rowe passed away early
Tuesday morning at the home of hin
son, Alvah Moody on Summer street.
He was born in Belgrade, February
10, 1S46. Mr.. Rowe had been a resi-
dent of Oakland for many years.
owning a farm on what is known as
the Gage road, which he successfully
carried on until his health failed.
He is survived by his wife and
several nieces and nephews. Fu-
neral services will be held Friday
afternoon at o'clock from the home
of Mr.. Moody. Friends are request
ed to omit flowers. Interment will
be in Lakeview cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
pusy Re-decorating
p,canucci Hall

p,r,nucci hall, recently leased by
,...i Union 34S, Carpenters and
n ,.i.srs of America, is being redec-
' ....ss throughout and gives prom
s y. ~ heins one of the finest halls
!, : n. CITY. The hall will be used
!. several of the labor organiza-
AN, NJ the city. including the Sons
7 labor. the Painters Union, Car
@.1 perhaps the Veterans of For
An Wars, and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
Beautiful Banner
In Harris Window

A beautifully hand fashioned ban
ner in the window of the Harris
Baking Company's store attracted a
whole lot of attention yesterday. and
many expressions of praise 1t was
artistically done in golden and pale
yellow and black crepe paper, with q
colorful turkey go bier painted In
the upper right hand corner. One
more curious than the rest as to
whose hand executed the design
We, within and inquired, and found
that none other than Mrs. Harris was
the artist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Inc syrian A. c. held a party las,
evening that was thoroughly en-
1oyed by everyone who attended n
was In certain sense a .wets
party. for, be it known, ten gallons
OF root beer served to Stake the
thirst OF the boys during the eve
ming. Refreshments were served.
solos rendered, and whooping good
time enjoyed by all. s0o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
Municipal Court

John Turat of this city appeared
before Judge Charles W. Atchley yes
terday on the charge of the non sup
port of his five minor children. He
was given a sentence of a $500 fine
and costs and six months in Jail. The
sentence was made conditional, SO
that If he paid 81 per week to Henry
Butler, overseer of the poor. the first
to start December first of
this year the Jail sentence would be
He was released on his
own recognizance and bonds of $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

The hook and ladder truck was
called at 100 Wednesday afternoon
to the home of Fred Burke, at 80
Prospect street, where a fire had
started in some paper which was in
the cellar. When the firemen ar
rived Mrs. Burke had the blaze well
under control and they were not
obliged to use any Of the chemical
tanks. The damage was very slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Mayor Herbert c. Libby's public
speaking class met last evening at
the Elmwood Hotel Nearly all the
members were present, and many in
terestin9 points brought out through
the instruction and criticism of the
tutor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

n.dx John Eastman of Augusta
sas' BUSINESS caller in the city yes
~ ~ Upon his return to Augusta
"a IVA efternoon he took along with
" y Iobn Murphy. who had been
- -ri,ted for 80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

-sr,,Iar meeting of Past Ma
~ an, Patrons Association of
ssE Washington Chapter, No. 10.
p"lSS will be held in Masonic hall
= = :. evening at 7:15 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

S0a,s Talberth of this city
Ms ..srday for Boston. where she
u !e.. the weekend with rela-
=. md friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence E. Madden
Jr. of Stetson, arrived i'll the city
Wednesday evening to pass the holi-
day with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

John Goodwin and Spofford Gid
dings of the Pub, Utilities Com
mission were visitors Wednesday in
Watdoboro where they were conduct
ing series of fire hydrant tests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

names and summoned off five. The
board will be in close session Fri
day and Saturday to check the lists.
which must be in the hands of the
city clerk not later than five o'clock
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Miss Florence Robinson of Rich
mond is visiting over the Thanks
giving weekend as the guest of
Mrs. Frederic Mason on Swan
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
LITCHFIELD

w. B. Frost Of Lewiston, was call
ing on old friends here Monday and
Tuesday.
Percy Cram and family OF Water
vile, We're Sunday visitors at Mrs.
r. A. Grams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Miss Margaret Coffin, who recent
1y underwent an operation for APP
pendicitis at the August General
Hospital, has SO far recovered as to
be able to return to her tome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Miss Helen Curran will pass the
Thanksgiving holiday with friends
and relatives in Old Town. She left
Wednesday and will return the lat
ter part of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Miss Grace E. Ferran left on the
afternoon train, Wednesday, for
Portland. where she will pass
with her cousin, MISS
Helen Dealy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Theatre: Wed. and Thurs,
sssss ss5, Jack Pickford with Be Be
ST. '11'nIyiy, in exit smiling::" See
l1 en- n'i IN "The Flame of the fu-
. Qs ,a.sst news reel and comedy;
10. "a at the Wurlitzer organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hodgkins of
Eastern avenue will entertain their
son. Lee Hodgkins of Portland. Mrs
Hodgkins and their four children
over Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Miss Violet Ward, stenographer Rt
the office of the State Highway Pc
lice left Wednesday to pass Thanks
giving with her parents in Bruins
toll
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Card OF Thanks

/ wish to express sincere thanks to
all who helped me in the recent ticket
selling contest for the Gannett en-
ployes' dance Nov. %
GEORGE FOX.
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NEWS BRIEFS

An exhausted oil supply forced
the PHO. No. 2. one of the two ma
val planes on nonstop fight to
Panama, to descend on the Isle of
Pines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Ansel Reeves OF this city who has
been on a business trip to Bid ieford
for the past week has returned to his
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

~ B,u Millett OF the Water
COss Ticb school left yesterday for
tIe Mailman, near Boston. where
Mpu noss the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Mrs. Grace Jones. of the D. W.
Adams Company, left Wednesday fer
Belfast for short visit with her
narents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

A REQ truck belonging to the Arm
of Proctor and Bowie Of Winslow and
driven by Arthur Pelletier skidded
yesterday on Lockwood street.
breaking a rear wheel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25
Gilbert Sullivan

The marriage returns OF Ronald W.
Gilbert of Oakland, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart Gilbert, and Thena I.
Sullivan of Oakland, dau scr of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan have been
filed in the Office of the city clerk. The
ceremony was performed November
90 by Rev. E. A. Pollard Jones Of the
Methodist church, Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Neal c. Merrill of
Boutelle avenue left this morning for
Freeport where they will pass the
week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Miss Alga To lie left Wednesday
for Pittsfield where she will visit
with friends and relatives over
Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Former United States Senator
Lenroot. Republican. of Wisconsin.
called to witness stand in E'all-D Do
heny conspiracy trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Defense witnesses in Hall Mills
trial struck at story of Mrs. Jane
Gibson, who placed all three defen-
dants at the murder scene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Miss Thelma Littlefield left We'd
nesday for Newport, where she will
pass the Thanksgiving recess with
her parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Frederick Brown, who is employed
in Boston, has arrived in the city to
pass a short vacation with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Re- II. Brown.
Chapel street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Clyde Johnsons condition last
night at ten o'clock remained I'M
changed He was still unconscious,
making total stretch of about &c
days. This resulted from a fractured
skull sustained in an accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

The Independent Order of Forest
ers will give a whist party in the
Modern Woodman Hall Friday eve
ming
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'r,rER ATTRACTIONS

~ uouse: Wed. and Tnurs.,
~ ~ From Me-" Reed Howes
ssss IL calhoun in THE Ken
nj Alee sjcap:" Bill Grimm's
n;g Waiter Hood and his or
,sssira
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Mr.. and Mrs. Anne Casaavant and
family will go to Waterville. today,
to pass the day with their son,
Dominique Casavant and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

70 nave hrst chance at the ambassa-
uofshlp to the United States, relin.
auished by Henry Berenger. Count
.opert de Billy, minister to Rumania.
renalhs the leading candidate, with
~ oharles de Chambrun, minister
d;ro ce, ana Count Francois de Jean.
fn meseor OF American affairs at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Twenty killed in Roquebilliere,
France, when torrent from flooded
river caused score of houses to
collapse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

hoped that this will not be neces.
Sary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

The American Legion Auxiliary
held meeting last evening in Leg
ion hall on Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

MISS Margarite Friel. teacher In
LATIN High school, Cambridge. is
visiting her parents at 76 Pleasant
street over the holidays.
me Postal Telegraph Cable Com
pahy started moving yesterday from
us place on Main street to its new
location on Common street. the
store formerly occupied by d. For
TN, the 1eweler. The company was
TO nave commenced moving Monday
last nut due to unforeseen circum-
stances, were unable to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Burt P. Stuart and
family will be the guests today at
Thanksgiving dinner of Mrs. c. f.
McDemott of Belgrade.