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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
COUNSEL QUESTIONS
PROCEDURE IN CASE
AGAINST SHERIFF
Attorney Farris, Junior Coun.
sci For Kennebec County
Sheriff In Removal Proceed
ings, Declares Appointment
of Special Investigator Fish
er Is Without Precedent


A statement given out Tuesday
evening by Ralph w. Farris, junior
counsel. associated with, Judge Jo-
seph e. F. Connolly Of Portland de-
Tending Sheriff Henry F. Cummings
of Kennebes county on a complaint
filed with the governor and council
by Arthur H. Fields, chief Of the
state highway police, asking for re-
mo-. ! of Sheriff Cummings for fall
ure to- perform his duty as sheriff.
said that the proceeding against the
sheriff in this case was Of a peculiar
nature, inasmuch as it is not being
carried on through the regular con-
stituted authorities.
THE office Of the attorney general,
I have been informed by that Office"
said Mr.. Farris, has nothing what
ever to do with the investigation and
prosecution of this case. Governor
Brewster appointed Franklin Fisher,
an attorney of Lewiston. who IS con-
nected with the auditors department.
as special investigators to hand'e
this case. however, I have failed to
find any law which authorized such a
commission by the governor except
through the office of the attorney
general. and this proceeding is with
out precedent. }
IAN Impeachment. 1t is well known,
is judicial proceeding, is trial, and
conviction in that trial Is to be fol-
lowed by. forfeiture and punishment,
hence the rules of proceedings are
substantially the same as prevail in
criminal proceedings. and in the bill
of rights in the constitution of Maine
an accused person has the right to
demand the nature and cause of the
accusation and have a copy thereof,
and not to be deprived Of his life,
liberty, property or privileges but by
the law OF the land.
Judge Connolly and myself feel
confident that when the council meets
Thursday that our client will be ac-
corded all the PRIVILEGES which the
ordinary criminal Is constitutionally
entitled to. The disregard of the or
binary rules of law in any proceeding
is blu. the harbinger Of injustice.
Special Investigator Fisher. I am in
formed, will try. the case for Mr.
Fields. The attorney general. will
advise the governor and council at
the hearing. ~ .3.
Connolly until late hour last even
ing and we have decided that II the
legal rights of our client or consti-
tutional privileges are denied and
Sheriff Cummings is remove :. from
ONCE, under such a mode of proceed
ure, we shall fight the matter to the
law court on quo warranto proceed
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
GREEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH TO OPEN
ANNUAL BUDGET CAMPAIGN WITH BANQUET

methods employed will be successful,
cannot be doubted. The amount de-
sired for the year for all departments
of the church will be about $4,000.
The banquet will be held at 6.15
sharp, with T. c. Ingraham as toast
master. 1t is necessary that all who
attend should be quite prompt, as the
committee in charge desires this as
sistance in making the banquet a
success. !.
Mr.. Garland, the pastor, is very
optimistic over the splendid way in
which the parish is responding to the
various programs being suggested as
necessary to modern church life.
More than 300 persons are pledged as
workers for this banquet, indeed,
places are reserved for 325, perhaps
the largest number ever entertained
in this way in the Green street
church in all its history. Everyone
expects that the goal will finally be
attained. as it really is reasonably
moderate for such a parish.
Mr.. Garland maintains that in
creasing numbers Of people are
awakening to a sense of personal
responsibility regarding this matter,
as it is well known that churches
have not hitherto received in any
way the support from constituents
that they should; thus many forms
Of church activity suffer from this
lack and often indeed, the church is
criticized for not doing a larger
work. When the only reason is that
the folk who do the most kicking do
also least of the paying.
This method now being introduced
lin the Green street church, Mr.. Gar
land has found very successful in
other churches which he has served.
He says that instead of expecting a
few men and women to be parish
drudges in hunting up Indifferent and
often parsimonious as well as criti-
cal folk, everybody gets busy and
does his share all at one time. He
declares that the budget system,
with an honest statement of actual
needs. really meets with popular ap-
prevail, as his own wide experience
again and again has proved.
The following names represent the
various captains of teams, who also
will be team host or hostess at the
banquet:
Banquet committee: Mrs. Josiah
Taylor, chairman; Mrs. D. Bush, Mrs.
Alton Dreamer, Mrs. Lemuel Hazel
wood. Mrs. Leslie Young. Mrs. Edith
Wright. Captains-L. F. McCurdy,
NJ. B. Dow, Miss Caroline Hackett,
Irving Packard, Fl. L. Pride, Mrs. w.
III. McVickar, Miss Marion Parker,
2. D. Tribou. ]. B. Farrell, W. II.
McVickar, Miss Marion Brainerd.
George A. Colburn, J. w. Taylor. #.
c. Ingraham, George C. Libby, Miss
Carrie NJ. Bradford, Mrs. Grace
Frost. John Kingsbury. Robert H.
Johnson, c. NJ. White. Mrs. J. w.
Taylor, Clarence Hurd, Mrs. C. NJ.
White. B. +. Smith, Mrs. Laura
Brown, Mrs. Phoebe Sylvester and
Manley Haskell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE
Lon Haney in "Hhe sIaekbird;"
Vera Reynolds in "W,thour
Mercy;" Pathe Review; Fables. :"

Starting with the "Hunchback OF
Notre Dame" Lon CLANCY came into
world wide fame as a great char
acter actor. Following this up was
THE Unholy Three" Mr.. CLANCY
again met with popular favor. and
now comes his latest production
1.-THE Blackbird.' In this picture he
gives remarkable performance and
plays two different roles. The story
in unusually intense and makes
gripping entertainment. While Lon
CLANCY dominates this production he
is exceptionally well supported by
Renee Adoree and Owen Moore. The
New York papers in reviewing THE
Blackbird" state that is in tremen-
dous success.
The companion feature is a Cecil
B. DeMille production, starring Vera
Reynolds and an excellent cast. The
picture is titled without Mercy.
This with the Pathe Review and
Fables complete the bill.
Much interest is being shown In
the coming Friday and Saturday
show, which includes Morals for
Men," and a Western drama starring
Art Accord entitled "Sky High
Coral."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Report Progress
In Campaign for
Better Livestock

An interesting fact concerned with
the Better Bull Campaign which is
now getting under way. is that about
100 men In the county have herds
Of pure bred cattle, both the male
and female. OF this number of
breeders more than one-half have
enrolled to take part in the campaign.
These people have pledged to sell
only such animals as they feel sure
will give satisfaction to the purchas-
err and have agreed to register a
transfer of the animal sold.
Beginning May ], people Interested
in improving live stock in the state
will begin to use stickers with a pic
ture of a bulls head and the slogan,
Better Bulls-Bigger Bank Balance.
In every community farmers have
enrolled to use thes. stickers on their
letters, bilIheads, etc. The object is
to get the people to thinking about
improving live stock by the use Of
better bulls.
BY a survey recently completed, 1t
is shown that third of the pure
bred bulls in the county are Jerseys.
one third are Guernseys and the re-
naainder are of the Holstein, Short
horn, Hereford. Ayrshire and Alb
erdeen Angus breed. Among the men
to recently purchase better Jersey
bulls are C. n. Weber, of South
China. L. w. Swift and Maurice Can
non of Sidney and W. o. Parlin and
F. w. Foss Of Mt. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Team Captains And Workers
To Assemble Thursday Even
ing Preparatory To Intensive
Canvas For $4,000 To Sup
port Parish Activities-Orin
p. Frost Heads Executive
Committee - Rev. Garland
Says People Awakening to
Responsibilities in Sustain
ing Religious Endeavors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Elect Officers of
COny Honor Society

At a meeting of the Cony High
School Chapter of the National Hon
or Society. the following officers were
chosen: Boyd Blanchard, president:
Gladys Young, vice president: Ro-
land bennett. secretary and treasur-
err and Harrison Lyseth, faculty ad-
visor. The society will have charge
OF a morning assembly in a few
weeks and is planning to have few
social events. 1t will also have an
important part in the graduation ex-
erciSes, Ao3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
BOLTEN HILL

Miss Dorothy Shackford and Mil
lett Boynton are boarding at spauld-
ing's.
Miss Cora Backus passed the week
end with her friends.
A chimney fire caught at ALIVE
Howe's last week, but the neighbors
soon extinguished 1t and no damage
was done.
Mrs. Eliza Shaw is confined to her
bed with bronchitis. Her sister, Mrs.
Garland, has been caring for her
Others on the sick list are Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

the New England yearlv
Friends at the Y. N.
In Winthrop. Me-. this w..
tiations with the Mains "a.
the Y. NJ. c. A. have been ~
for some time.
The meeting will be bs,s :,
%. and will include dsIs~.ss i4|
Maine. New Hampshire. ~.
sets and Rhode Island.
The committee on ara.
named this afternoon con....
|. Bailey. Mrs. E. 8. Wood. |.
Taylor. II. E. Wadsworth
Bailey and Arthur Jones II 49, q
AMI Robert E Owen Of 0at I
seminary. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
ASSESSORS
NOTICE :

The inha bitants Of the City of Au-
gusta. and others having taxable
property within said city, are hereby
notified and requested to bring in to
the undersigned assessors Of said city,
true and perfect Lists Of their polls
ana all their estate, real and personal
including nacr ,: money on hand and all
Gated upon mortgages, bonds, deeds,
notes, due bills ana memorandums or
in any manner SO invested that inter-
est or other consideration shall be
paid or become due thereon, debts due
held In TRUST as Guardian, Executor
or otherwise, which they are possessed
OF on the first of April, 1926. and to
be prepared to substantiate the same
! by oath.
All persons owning Real Estate
whose property was assessed in the
In the tnventary Of 1925, or who have
purchased or sold Real Estate within
the past year, will call at the asses
sors' ONCE during the time specified
below and have proper corrections and
transfers made for 1926.
said Lists and making transfers of
Real Estate, the undersigned will be
in session in City Hall the first day of
April from to IL A. NJ, and from 2
to 4 p. M, and each Thursday during
the month of April, 1926 from to 4
p. M, and any personal examination
or conversation about the valuation
thereof by the Assessors will not be
considered as waiver for neglect Of
any person bringing in true and per-
fect Lists as required by lay.
Those persons who neglect to COM
ply with this notice will be barred by
law from appealing from the decision
of the Assessors on their application
for abatement for any errors in prop
erty taxed to them: ana will be furth-
er liable to an additional valuation Of
IS per cent. for neglect or evasion In
a true statement Of ownership Of
taxable property.
Blanks for returns may be HAD Of
us on Application or by calling at the
ONCE Of the city Treasurer.
FRED W. LIBBY,
DIVIDE J. COTE,
J. w. BECK,
Assessors Of Augusta.
. April i. 1895.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

The play. mo Men Wanted, will
be presented by the Williams school
Parent Teachers Association at Cony
High assembly hall this evening and
not by the Nash School Association
as reported in yesterdays paper.
Mrs. David Campbell has charge OF
the arrangements for the entertain
rlent and dance following and "a
pleasant evening is assured for all
who attend. Those taking part In
the play are Emma Jones, Maude
Jackson and Ruth Carlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Play "Whiskers" to Be
Given at High School

Rehearsals are under way for the
play, "Whiskers', which is to be pre-
scented at the High School, April 8
by the Cony Math club. 1t is an
amusing little play, full Of complica-
tons and laughter. The play will be
followed by dance. The music for
this dance will be furnished by Man
sons Orchestra of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Society of Friends
To Hold Meeting on
Winthrop "Y" Grounds

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Boston, Mass. March 23-At a
meeting of the permanent board of
the Society of Friends for eastern
New England, held in Young's Hotel
this afternoon It was voted to hold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Fred r. Neal. employed in the
custodian service at the Federal
building. who has for several weeks
been confined by illness at the Au-
gusta General Hospital, has improved
to the extent that he is able to be
about by the use of crutch. He
hopes to be able to resume his duties
within the next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
OPERA HOUSE
Mary Pickford in Little Annie
Rooney" regular matinee 2.15.
Special School aMtinee 400; Even.
ina 7.15

Little Annie Rooney featuring
Mary Pickford will be shown for the
last times today. In addition to the
regular matinee and evening per-
Torrance a special school children's
matinee will be held at 400. This
picture shows the return of Mary to
the urchin roles in which she excels.
1t is comedy drama and one that
women and children will greatly
appreciate. AS a special inducement
a charge of only 10c will be made to
all children at he matinee.
Vaudeville show locks. good this
week.
Still another good vaudeville show
will be presented the last three days
of this week at the Augusta Opera
House. Five high class acts will be
given which include a special wire
dancing act; two young ladies in a
comedy and harmony presentation;
a comedy sketch; a trick dancing
and cycling act; and the big feature
entitled Dancers from Clownland."
The feature picture is wild Justice"
a United Artists production featur-
ing Peter the Great.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Pine Cone Circle will hold its regu-
lar meeting this Wednesday evening
in Forrester's hall at s o'clock. A
good attendance is desired as there
is business to come before the meet
ing. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

The Royal Club will meet this eve
ming with Mrs. Nellie perham, 1872
Bangor street: members bring apron
material and come prepared to sew
Those planning to attend please call
113S-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

There will be a special meeting of
the Rebekah Aid at the close of the
regular meeting of r. B. Capen
Rebekah Ldoge. Wedne sday evening,
March "a. In connection with this
meeting there will be a pound party
for the benefit of one Of the members
who Is i'll. There will be refresh
ments also card playing. All mem.
bers are cordially invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

A special communication of Au-
gusta Lodge, No. 141, F. & A. NJ, will
be held on Tuesday evening. March
80. at Masonic Temple at which time
Past Masters of Augusta Lodge will
fill the various chairs and eXemplify
the Master Mason degree upon a
class of candidates. The work will
begin at 1880 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

George Martin has accepted a
position as travelling salesman fey
the Old Scotch Company. Mr. Mar
tin recently severed his connection
with the Partridge Drug Store Of
this city where ne has been a most
clerk for the past few wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

A large flock of geese flying north
was reported Tuesday by& Viola
Smith of Chelsea. She. said the birds
were flying low and doing a great
deal of chattering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Miss Mildred Mitchell. of South
China. was caller in Augusta, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Mrs. j. D. Cassidy is at the D. w.
Adams Company. demonstrating the
Z. y. Practical Front corset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

z. L. Harvey of Shin Pond, Mount
Chase, was a visitor Tuesday in this
city, leaving later in the day for
Portland where he will attend the
Democratic Convention which Is to
be held there TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Mrs. Mary Kennison. post mistress
at Madison is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Ralph Lowe. Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Miss Mildred Sawtelle Of Farm
ington Normal School, is passing the
Easter vacation at the home or her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. e. h. SaWtelle,
l Higgins street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

George Hawkes., of Woodfords, was
a business caller in the city, Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Mrs. Hattie Dow. of Palermo. is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Della
Worthing, Capitol street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

T. Angelo Trovaglini has bought a
half interest in the fruit store at
294 Water ST., of the Augusta, Fruit
Co. This store will be run as the
Capital City Fruit Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Old-fashioned dance and whist by
the Mothers Club at Smith school
tonight. mar24dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Miss Mildred Dixon, Of Wheaton
college, is passing the Easter recess
at her home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Miss Melissa Spratt. teacher at
Guilford, Is PASSING the Easter re-
cess at her home on Gannett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Annie Robbins, Alvah Howe. and
Frank Gero's family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

The Misses Charlotte Fuller and
Aline Johnson, of Bates COLLEGE. are
at their homes for the spring vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
LOCAL NOTICE

Entertainment and play, Penney
Memorial church.. March %, $50 P. NJ.
Adults csc; children 15c. mch24d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Mrs. Rose, Murphy Of Weeks Mills
was calling in the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

J. n. Mosher, Of Weeks Mills was
4 caller in Augusta, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Winfield Foster, of Coopers Mills,
was q caller in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

: g. +. Donnell. Of Windsor. was in
Augusta, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

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New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

their trial today in the Baldwin county court.
 The governor. who was arrested with eight of his friends and . negro porter in 8 raid on . fish, ing camp near Foley. Ala. several weeks ago, spent yesterday at Jack son, Tenn. He informed the Associ- ated Press that aside from the phys ical impossibility of getting here from Jackson, he had not been call ed to appear and further that had he been called he would have been forced to decline because of the previous engagement"
 Only four of the party had ex- pressed publicly an intention to ap- pear. They were Carr Mccormack and Jack Daniels of Birmingham, and c. P. Anderson. brother-in-law Of Governor-elect Bibb Graves, and Atticus Mullen. newspaperman. both of Montgomery.
 The other scheduled to appear were David R. Castleman and Will liam Castleman, prominent attor- neys of Louisville: Addison R. Smith vice. president Of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, Joseph and VIII F. Reed. negro servants. All ten men were under s3300 bonds.
 Brandon became nationally prom inent at the last democratic con- vention with his steady voting of "twenty-four votes for Underwood"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
BEWARE TIE
 COUCH 0R COLD
 THAT HANGS ON

Persistent coughs and colds lead to serious trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulsion, an emulsihed creosote that is pleasant to take. Creo- mulsion is a new medical discovery with two-fold action; it soothes and heals the inAamed membranes and h. hibits germ growth.
 Of all known drugs, creosote is rec ognized by high medical authorities as one of the greatest healing agencies tor persistent coughs and colds and other forms of throat troubles. Creomulslon contains, in addition to creosote, other healing elements which soothe and heal the infected membranes and stop the irritation and inflammation, while the creoso,e goes on to the stomach, is ab- sorbed into the blood, attacks the seat of inc trouble and cheeks the growth of the germs.
 Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfac- tory in the treatment ot persistent coughs and colds, bronchial asthma bronchitis and other forms ot respira- tory diseases, and is excellent for build ing up the system after colds or flu. Money refunded if any cough or cold IS not relieved after taking according to directions. Ask your druggist. (advJ
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Highways Are Open.

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 6 Pl-Every state highway and almost every state aid road is open to it's full width today as a result of the eff cient shoveling of 1000 employees and the work of from 150 to l75 blows of the state highway depart ment. George E. Hamlin. superin- tendent of repairs of the department announced that drifts were reported from three to four feet deep in some parts of the state, but that today the condition of all the roads, except few isolated ones, was normal. Mir. Hamlin said the depth of the snow throughout the state is from six to eight inches on the level. Drifts up to four feet were reported in Bethlehem, from Middletown to Meriden, and from Thonpsonville to Hazardville. The workmen were called out yesterday morning at II o'clock and by o'clock in the after noon the entire force of 1000 was busy in all sections of the state. This army of shovelers worked until 3 a. m today and then after a rest started cleaning the gutters in the roads. MT. Hamlin said he had re- ceived no reports that automobiles were discovered left on the high ways as victims of a snow block a1e
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
"THAT'S THAT" TONIGHT
First Performance Of American Le-
 gions Musical Comedy to be Given At Capitol Theater This Evening.

Heralded as the fastest two hours of the year, with wealth of beauty and music, That's That" the hilari- ous musical comeuy, will be present. cd to music lovers at the Capitol theater tonight at S:1o o'clock, under the auspices of the Eddy-Glover post, American Legion. Appearing on the program is a choice array of New Britain's most talented people, who have been practicing daily under pro- fessional direction and tonight's per formance promises to be master production, judging from the pep and enthusiasm displayed at the dress rehearsal yesterday at the theater. Popular tunes, intricate dances and a clever plot are all combined in this musical comedy. There has been a big call for seats since they went on sale. A capacity audience is expected tonight when the curtain rises on the first per formance.