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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

The Odd Fellows Of the city are plan
ming regular good old IA shioned
strictly odd Fellow god time for New
Years eve. 1t has been some time
since all the branches of the order
have united in a socia! time. Each OF
tie branches from time to time have
very pleasant affairs of their own. but
it is the intention. this time. to include
all and make it for Odd Fellows alone
The Fairfield lodge and possibly others
will be invited. The program has not
Yet been settled but it will include
whist and dancing. with of course the
watching of the old year out and the
new year in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
New Christmas Windows.

Two Christmas windows appeared
during the freshet and have since been
sharing attention with the high water.
In Percy Louds north window Santa
Claus is seen with his money bags.
He has apparently just come out from
behind q tir tire" heavily loaded with
snow and thrown his money bags from
his shoulders for rest. There is one
large bag fun of coin and some Sma Her
ones. The coins in tn" bags look like
bright new pennies, hut it is under
stood that in Santa Claus land these
pennies are worth much more than
there are in every day America. Any
how there is enough Of them to buy a
&c ID many toys for little boys and
girls
The other window is that OF Ward
well brothers and is Very cute. The
sides OF the window are draped with
blu. cloth running back from the full
size of tn. window to a square much
smaller. \ little witch with peaked
cap and broom sits on the picked end
Of crescent moon. Stars are repre-
scented by electric lights and in the eve
ming this window is very pretty and at
traCtive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

In spite of all the bad weather the
Noman's Literary Club held it's fourth
meeting, Tuesday evening. according
to the schedule. at the home of Mrs. A.
j.. Ressey. Many of the members We're
prevented from being present by the
storm. The president. Mrs. Estelle
Eaton. was storm bound in Skowhegan
and the chair was occupied by the vice.
president. Mrs. Ora G. Chalmers. Sew
eral of those who We're to take part in
the program We're absent SO it had to
be abbreviated somewhat. Some
business matters were taken up and
plans for the annual hOusekeeper' $
meeting discussed. In spite Of all the
difficulties the meeting was a pleasant
one and will be long remembered by
those present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
Base Ball Whist.

The conditions. last evening. N.'e
not so favorable for whist so there was
not so large an attendance at the party
in City hall. as there would doubtless
otherwise have been. AS il was there
was some 20 tables and those present
had Il very enjoyable time. The party
was arranged for the benefit of next
seasons ball team. and was the first
of a proposed series of entertainments
which will be given for the benefit of
the team. 1t is the desire to start the
season with a good sum in the treas
ury and it is thought that a start car
be made by means of these entertain
ments.
In addition to the whist. last evening,
the floor was. cleared after couple
hours Of play and dancing enjoyed. Hall
furnishing music. Refreshments were
served during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
The Hayden Brook CuIvert.

Tne committee on streets held
meeting, yesterday afternoon. to con
slider various matters that are urgentl,
requiring attention. among them beins
the culvert at the Hayden brook which
was washed out in the flood. 1t wa:
decided to replace this as soon as pos.
sible and by a better structure. The
side walls of the culvert will be raised
three feet and covered with granite. I,
is thought that this with the necessary
filling of gravel will put the culvert out
of the reach of any future freshet
Bids for the stone work viii be re
c.iveG and the filling will be done by
the city. The street will Of necessity
lie closed until the work is completed
Tho job will be pushed along as rapid
ly rs possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

The Hollingsworth 4 Whitney co.
and its employees are about as generous
People AS can be found in the pulp
business anywhere in the world. The
hardships of the people who lived along
the river bank in this vicinity during
the flood has appealed to them and
'ney are going to throw open their
splendid clubhouse for their benefit.
this evening. The affair will take the
form of a box sociable, so ladies' are
requested to carry box of edibIes with
them. The members of the club have
proved themselves to be splendid hosts.
as those who attended the opening
and the supper and dance Thanks
giving eve. can testify. This evening
it will be for sweet charitys sake and
the boys want to See their clubhouse
filed from cellar to attic. They will
take care of all who go and a very
pleasant time is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Good VIII Rchckah l.oiS.. NJ. ~ ui
this town. entertained B3rcas IL n"k %,
Lodge of Watcrville. "Wednesday even nE
Six persons were initiated ana the work
WAS very pref ily performed by tn" de-
gree staff of lsjrCaS I.udls. Tn. orclIeS-
ira of Faricld Lodge. l. -. -. T.. fur
nished music. and Instrumental sclcC-
iions were rendered hy Mrs. 6. y l.awry-
and Miss Hattie Clifford. After tn, work
or INITIATION had been finished. REFRESH
m.ntS OF ic. cream ANA ,-tkc wcrr served
and An hour spent in Il social manner.
The Wut"ryil" visitors left TOR th"ir
ho,nrs at y o'clock by sI-cial ear. votiu-,
the Fairfield R.brkaha royal 'nteftlin-
trS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
William X. Bell.

William *. Ben OF this town. ~ nu mas
been i'll for several months with con-
sumption. passed away ut his home,
"Wednesday. Nj. I-,ll had been a resi-
dent Of tats town for many years. and
was respected by all who knew him
He had been for a nllmber OF years un-
tiiA recently. employed at the Maine
Ce1r4ral car shops II Wattrvill.. He
WIS a member of the Methodist church.
and had been a con stant attendant un-
til within Il few months. when h. was
Obliged 10 remain at home on account
of falling health. His age was 81 years
He. leaves beside. a wife. two sons,
Ernest aud Virgil, ana two daughters.
Flora and Ida, Ia mourn the loss of !,
kind father and loving husband The
funeral viii take place from his late
residence this afternoon. and will be
conducted by Rev. George +. Palmer.
pastor of the Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
AFTER THE FLOOD.
Trains Getting Back 10 Schedule and Old
Routine Being Resumed.

When Watervillc heard the toot OF th..
regular passenger trains. yesterday, she
felt as il ii had all been a nightmare or
II horrible dream. But there was too
much TO indicate the stern reality of the
thing and she had 10 admit with a sigh
that II was the biggest freshet pumpkin
or squash. that she ever experienced
But things are getting back into shape
again and by another day will be mov-
Ing In about the same old routine.
The trains on the Maine Central ara
Strengthening out in fine style Freish.
was moved. "Wednesday night, for the
nTst time since Sunday. and a good share
of the passenger trains We're out accord
ing to schedule. Those on the back road
were fairly regular and freight is NOV
Ing there. five trains having come in.
Wednesday night. Others were moved
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

very pleasant evening was spent at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. 'Wither-
ell. School street. "Wednesday evening
the occasion being n whist party in
honor of the 18th anniversary Of Mr.
and Mrs. Witherell's marriage. There
were abou, % invited guests present
and the evening passed most delight
iully for all. Dainty refreshments warn
served ana the succ"ssful winners in
The whist. as well as the most unsuc-
cessful loser were presented with an
proprlate prizes. Before leaving 70,
home, each person present was present
ed with souvenir and il was then
announced for the first time and 10 th.
great surprise Of all that the occasion,
was, an anniversary
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
NURSING MOTHERS

A mothers poor health is bad
enough for the mother but
worse still for the nurs;no
baby.
Mothers find SCOTS Emul.
sion a nouris h ing and
strengthening food. If the
breast milk is scanty or thin
Scott's Emulsion will make j.
rich and more abundant.
When mothers take SCOTS
Emulsion the babies share in
the benefits Thin babies grow
tat. Weak babies get strong
Wslis.ad you little to try, ifyou like
SCOTT + BOVINE, >.s P.,ri ,tr... NJ w..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
4 LEGEND OF ST. WINFRIp.
said "a Have Originated the Christmas
Tree Custom.

There is an old German legend
which makes St. Winfrid the inventor
| of the Christmas trees. According to
this story, the saint, in the midst of
| crowd Of converts. once hewed down
Z giant oak which had formerly been
, t'c object OF their Druidic worship,
gdyS the Philadelphia Times
While engaged in this pi1us labor
th- sol" wonder in Winfrid's life came
- pass. for as the bright blade cir
. ci"1 above his head and the flakes of
I wood flew from the deepening cash
z il N" body Of the tree 3 whiring wind
Y passed through the forest. 1t wrested
II" oak from its Very foundations.
7 backward ii fell like tower, groan-
I ing as il split aSunder in four pieces.
/ But just behind it, and uniniured by
I the ruin, stood a young fir tree
pointing green spire toward the
stars. Winfrid let the axe drop and
turned To speak TO the people.
This little tree. a young child OF
7 the forest. shall be your holy tree to-
night. 1t is the wood Of peace, for
your houses are built of fir. IL is the
4 sign Of an endless life, for its leaves
are ever green. See how il points up
ward 10 heaven, Let this be called
The uee az the Christ child: gather
about it not in the wild wood. but in
yU.r own homes: there it will shelter
40 deeds of blood. but loving gifts and
decd o. Kindness
So runs the Christian leg End, but by
many the Christmas Tree is thought 10
be survival ot ancient heather rites.
BY some it has been supposed that tn"
Christmas tree has a remote conneC-
tion with the great tree lggdrasil ..
Morse mythology. Ey others il has
been explained as derived from the
ancient Egyptian practice of draping
the house 1T the time of the winter
solsticc, with branches Of the date
raim. the symbol Of life triumphant
over death. and therefore of perennial
life in the renewal OF each bounteous
Near- The tree is alSC the phalic sign
of life. both terrestrial and celestial
The relationship. however. between the
English and German gift bearing and
Illuminated trees ana those Of the
ancient Egyptians is due probably 10
collateral and not direct descent. the
Egyptians regarding the date palm
not only as an emblem of immortality,
but also Of the starlit heavens.
In medieval times tradition o. holi-
ness investing an illuminated tree MADE
ii mysticaliy appropriate to The win
ter solsticc that is, 10 the season
which Christianity had redeemed from
naganism by making it the birth time
of Christ, About this time Of the year
the Jews celebrated their Feast or
Che nuckah. or Lights. also known as
Feast Of Dedication. Lighted candles
are feature Of this Jewish feast.
therefore innumerable lights must have
been in BetheIehem and Nazareth
D bout the time of the Saviour's birth.
In England the Christmas tree was
Tot an accompaniment of the olden
ime Christmas revels. but is of quite
modern date. having been introduced
nto that country from Germany after
he marriage of Queen Victoria to tas
German prince consort.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease
Catarrh Is blood or CONSTITUTIONS.
disease. anG in order to cure 1t you must
take internal remedies Halls Catarr''
Cure is taken internally. and acts direct
ly on the blood and musous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS not auack meol-
cine IL was prescribed by one OF inc
best physicians in this country Tor yeaIs'
posed of the best tories known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting di-
rectly on the muc.Ls surfaces. The per
feet combination OF the two ingredieniS
is what produces such wonderful resuiis
in curing Catar-h. Send for testimonials
free.
+. J. CHENEY & Co. Props,
Toledo, 0.
4 Sold by druggists, price 15c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

French Beauties BurlesQuers and Il
high class vaudeville company will an
pear at the Opera house. Tuesday Dec
q, for one night only. with a host ~
pretty girls and funny comedians. pre-
sentins seven big acts in the olio, and
the laughing comedy skit The Gay
Widow and tn" latest thing in bur-
lcsque, Our Nassar Girls" The ATTEST
songs will all new and up 10 date music.
This company is one Of the best shows
of its kind on the road, SO the press ani
public saw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
F. H. WOODBURY., the Jeweler.

Marie and Nellie Jaynes and Roy Syl-
vester by the sophomore class of the
High school at the home of Miss Jen-
ME Nose, last evening. as these three
members of the class are about TO leave
the city. The evening was made a very
pleasant one for the large number
present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

| find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is an excellent medicine. ] have beeh
suffering from a severe cough for the
last two months, and its has erected
a cure. | have great pleasure in rec
on,mending it.-W. c. Wockner. This
is the opinion Of one of our Oldest ana
most respected residents. and has been
Voluntarily given in good faith that
others may try the remedy and pe
benefited. as was Mr.. Wockner. This
remedy is sold by John Coughlin. !"
Water St.; J. c. Houlehan. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

u was a happy crowd of veterans
winch gathered at the depot of the
Maine Central. yesterday forenoon.
Ihey We're out on their furloughs and
we're bound to places all over tho
states 10 pass Christmas with their
tami!ies or friends. All were happv
AS could be. although with some of
them, IT will probably be their last
trip. Age is fast telling on them and
they all realize il. but look on the
bright side
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Monday afternoon a big fat porker
came floating down the river in a box.
When he went over the falls he lost his
boat but managed TO arrive safely in
one of the shore edies below the falls
and was rescued. How he ever man.
aged TO come through the roaring wa
ters of the falls uninjurcd is mystery.
but he did. and is now apparently lit
tie the worse for mis- trip. Where he
came from has not been learned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
Waterville Advertisements.
LIGHTBODY'S HEADACHE POWDERS.
nov21eodtf,SP

Absolutely safe, contain no substance
that is injurious to infancy or age, or to
those enfeebled by disease. No possible
danger OF forming the drug habit by the
use of Iightbody's headache powders.
Portland. Me
5. s Lightbody & Co:
Gcntlemen:-Piease send me- one "oX oil
l.ightbodys Headache Powders at once
! want them for my mother. T spoke 10
my doctor about them and he wants her
TO use them. Yours, r. II. LOOD.
T., q. Box 1916.
Send for sample.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Considerable interest is now heinr
manifested by those who are planning
to attend the second annual benefi, fair
70 De gwen at Clark's new hail at East
fittston' Monday and Tuesday evening
or next week by the Pittston Agri,uI-
tural and Trotting Association. A
large number of the season tickets,
which have some good gifts On them
are being sold. supper will be served
both evenings. the first evening being
that or the old-fashiOned kind while
the second evening, a chicken sumner
will be served. Dramas will be pre-
sented both evenings. together with
rotations. dialogues and singing.
Both evenings will close with dancing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

About all the roads in this city hay,.
been repaired from the damage theysuf
fer"d during the freshet. The two bridges
across the Causeway will be opened to
travel this morning. One new one will
nave to be built on the cross road to
south Gardiner from the Marston road
near the Flagstaff, work being begun
as soon as the lumber can be got on
the ground. The greater part of the
remainder of them will he temnororil,.
repaired to last until next spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

al Roxbury. Mass, at her daughters
Mrs. Albert Warren. will return tbis
week.
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Friend and Mr.
sumner Clement We're united in mar
rage at Newton Center, Mass. Nov 30
Miss Friend was formerly of this place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

me work on the new City building
was not retarded by the food and il
mas gone steadily on all through the
week Good progress is being made
with the work Of putting on the gal
FdniZed iron.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
STATE NEWS.
PENoBsco!.
ETNA.

Miss Efiie Sanborn went to Newport
Monday evening. on a visit t. her sis
ter. Mrs Walter Whitten.
Edna Russell has returned home fl onl
Newport. where she has been visiting
at. her cousins. Mrs. Whittins was
away four weeks.
Mrs. Julia Ames, who has been away
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Don't think because Russell Bros.
windows are full of brilliant baskets
that IN. store is. There is room for
You. as Well as an innumerabe lot nf
Pretty and useful presents YOU would bc
SorrN t. miss seeing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

+. :. smith & 90. will have an or
chestra OF seven pieces in their store.
this evening, and the concert program
Will include popular and classical Sc
ectionS. Hitherto the orchestra has
been OF but four pieces and the en-
largement will be appreciated by the
patrons who throng this store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

lhe district encampment meeting Of
this district. will be held in Pittsfield.
IAN j. a special train will he run from
'hls city to accommodate the members
o. toe encampments of Skowhegan and
Waterville and a large number of the
"od Fellows are planning to 20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Ihe money collected by the members
u the Waterville Woman's Club for the
public library will be turned over to til.
trustees. Monday All members, ar. Pc
aucsted I" return the lists or the none;
collected by Saturday. Dec. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Lawrence Edward. the two and half
years old son OF Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Kelley. Spring street. died. "Wednesday
evening. after illness Of but a few
days duration. membraneous Group be-
ing the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Superintendent Boston Of tn. Hol-
nngSW"rth N Whitney Paper go mad,.
his first visit To thv mills at Water
Vile, Yesterday having been kept AT
NiS home III this ,ity by the roads not
being open.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

\ Junior Society of Christian EndeaYni
has recently been organized AT th" Bag
tist church with the following "fiic' 81.
President Eleanor Crecch: vic.'-ptcsi-
dent. Harry Smith: treasurer, Carroll
Chapman; secretary, Ethel Rowell. The.
ar. about - charter members ANA the.
are very enthusiastic in the work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

mere was only one case of commit :
-. from the municipal court for
-. e"ness during the flood and sen
n,o,, vas passed on that. "Wednesday
w.s a,4s Cuy Marshal harrington
ams, ave TO take his prisoner down Ia
eus'a yesterday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Charles Smith and Miss Ellen Moore
were united i'll marriage. "Wednesday
afternoon. at the home of the bride 5
sister, Mrs Charles Bailey. Mr.. ani
Mrs. Moore left immediately after the
ceremony for their home in Skowhecan
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

The Hub shoe store are reaping their
share of the holiday trade and why
should they not after displaying such a
nice line OF slippers and goods for MAX
ing the feet warm? Hard to have a
warm heart toward humanity with
your feet cold for want Of comfortable
shoes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Inc trains over the Maine Central
".re running, yesterday, pretty much
on time from the west but on the re-
turn from Waterville. they were con-
sIderably behind time the track be-
tween Waterville and this city. still
belng in a bad condition. The first
train from this city for Waterville lef,
yesterday morning at . o'clock. NJ
freight trains of any size have vet
gone through this city and il is not
thought that they will for several days
when 1t is expected that extra after
extra will be required to haul thom
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

"Uncle Terry will be III Fairfield
Opera House. Jan. = The novel has been
dramatzed by William Gill. author ot
that wel-known Maine comedy. "Old jed
Prouty." Special scenery is carried by
the company, and a treat is certainly
in store for Fairfield thcatregoerS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

The poor Of the city have suffered
much during the flood and the calls
upon the poor department have in
creased quite little. this week. There
is strong demand for fuel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

\. Il. Page of Lawrence. Newhall &
Page Co. returned Tuesday from New
portland. where he went with a crew
OF men bound for the company's lum.
bering operations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

The two tugs. which were coming UP
III" river, Yesterday. to tow the vessels
tut, lid not attempt the trip owing IL
the ice in the river. They viii probably
make an attempt To reach here. to-
I.y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

f.. +. Hanley, who has been confined
| 10 his home for tn" last three weeks
| vent to Rochester. y. H.. yesterday. to
| visit his branch creamery at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Miss Martha Webster returned from
Mt IiolyUkc college. South Hadlcy.
Mass, Thursday. II pas, tho holidays
with her parents, Ir ami Mrs. H. :.
W, bster. Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Lest YOU forget. it is best to remind
you Of the fur robes. sleigh bells,
| skates. pocket knives and lots Of arti-
cics for presents in Decker Il Days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Mrs \. Il. Small will return. today.
from Boston. where she has been 70,
severe! weeks. on account Of the illness
and death of her mother. She will be
accompanied home by her father. who
will make his home here in the future
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Cots of people wiIl be glad when they
iinu their presents Mere bought AT
.Nmcshnry 4 Wak-iicld's. That ul.a ns
they We're valuable ana practical. as
Well as beautiful
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Word has been received in this city
that bouncing girl was born recently
- Nr. and Mrs. Percy Reed. formerly
of this city. but nov of Rochester. n
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

IL. -. Doe of Lynn. Mass.. who has
l'con making short visit with Mr. and
Mrs. ;. W. Boyd Winter street. re-
turned. yesterday. to his home at Lynn
MISS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

At the regular meeting of Merrymeet-
ins Chapter. o. +. S.. tonight. will occur
th'' annual election of officers Every
~ mber is requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20
OAKLAND.

Henry Z. Hates was in Lewiston,
Thursday. on business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Mrs. Julia Lewis. who has been spend.
Ing the past few weeks in Boston. has
r turned to this town and is now a guest
~ the home of Mrs. Louise Newiall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

WATERVIILE.

one bicycle drummer managed to
get through the flood with his samples
and was talking his goods in the city,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Miss Bernice Rogers, formerly a class.
raie at Colby Of Miss Edith Gray. who
is now at Tufts College, was visiting
Miss Gray. Wednesday evening. She was
"il her way to her home in Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Mrs. Julia Lewis. who has been in
Boston for several weeks past, has re-
turned to this town and will spend the
winter with Mrs. Louise Newhall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Thomas Curtis of Boston has b.-.l
in town for several days this week oi
buSi ness. =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

5. Is. Fuller has sold his milk route
I" F.. Z. Smith. Mr.. Fuller conducted
the business for 80 years and will be
greatly missed by his customers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

Charles Home. who has been confined
I" his home for several weeks. SUFFERING
with cancer on his upper lip is nov
able to be out again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-20

The children Of the Unitarian sun
day-school are requested to bring in
their presents for the poor at the usual
hour. next Sunday.