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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

AT the meeting III bangor Monday
night of the trustees of the | University
of Maine. Hon. William T. Haines Of
Materville. who has been alumni rep
resentatiNt. Of the board since 1883. re
signed. being Ineligible for reappoint-
ment on account Of his position a.
member Of the Governors Council. AT
tn" recent meeting Of the Alumni Assoc
cation Edwin J. Haskell. q. Of West
brook. was named as his successor and
his appointment viii be made shortly
Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27
Robinson Opera Company

The Bangor Commercial says Of this
splendid company.
Tho Robinson Comic OppIa "a onan-
ed II l'-nlgh' and matinee engage men,
~ the Opera house. Wednesday even
Ing before an unusually large audien,.
considering the severity of the night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

a very pleasant surprise came TO Al.
Mace of this town. Christmas morning.
in the shape Of a fine roll top desk
presented by General Manager Ralph
J. Patterson of the Waterville x Fair
field Ry. X 1t. Co.. and the employees
nf the road. Mr.. Mace recently severed
Ills connection with the railroad 10 en-
ter into business for himself He has
been in thc employ Of tie company ug
conductor for - years of uninterrupted
seiN Zee. He has always been courteous.
rnd gcntlemaniy with all, ANA his as
.ocjates desiring to express their re-
gard for him. decided 10 do so in q
very substantial manner. Mr Mace
naturally cherisheS the gift very high
Nv. not only for the value represented
but for The m0ny pleasant associations
connected with il ana the generous i'm
pulses which prompted ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Arthur Page of this town. son of G..
I. Page. has secured 4 fine position as
civil engineer in Philadelphia, and viii
leave. the first of January, for that
lily 10 take up his new duties. Mr.
Page is graduate Of the University
II Maine in the class Of 1900. He has
bten in the employ Of j. II. Burleigh.
Watervillc. since graduating. and is
meeting with much success in his
chosen vocation. His friends here con
graduate him upon his promotion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27
,fcNd1aw3
notice of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United
Safes for the District Of Maine.
in the matter OF
IRVING +. HEWES in Bankrurlcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors OF Irving +. Hewes OF
Naterviie. in the County OF kennebec.
md District aforesaid. i bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 10Th
lay Of Dec. \. ID. 1861. tine said Irving i
iewes was duly adiudicated bank
upt; and that the first meeting of his
ereditorS will be held at the office of the
Referee. 100 Water street. III Augusta.
Maine. ana District aforesaid. on the 9Th
day Of Jan. i. ID. 1871. At o'clock
IN the afternoon. At which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims.
appoint trustee. examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT J. c. LITTLE
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta. Maine. Dec. %. 1901.
dece7dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

knowlton, Mr.. and Mrs. j. =. Ltwry.
Nj. and Mrs w. s. Simpson. a large
Christmas tree was the attraction If
the evening. and recitations were lis
tened to- not only from the smalie.'
members Of the audience. but from
those of larger growth. Tho evening
was made one of great pleasure 10 all.
the guests voting Mr.. and Mrs. Lawry
delightful entertainers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27
LIGHTBODi'S HEADACHE POWDERS.

Absolutely safe, contain no substance
that is injurious to infancy or age OF 70
those enfeebled by disease No possible
danger Of forming the drug habit by the
use of Lightbodys headache powders.
WnSlow. Me
Dear SirS.-tor twenty yoslrs | tricd al
sorts ~ ,s-cdi}cd h"adach" remedies, but
never with satisfactory results was
advised 10 use GiGhthody's lic;tdaCh"
Powders. " hich did. and can say that |
have been thu, sam" as cured. / hardl%
ever have headache now. bat when d"
Your powders always stop them. TAX"
them ut any tim. ana experience Eu
trouble frnm them whatever
MRS. ROBERT MAXWELL.
Send for sample.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

christmas festivities were observed
II the Methodist church Wednesday
evening, ard Were largely attended.
mere Were trees and a fine entertain
meht for tbs little folks Santa Claus
was very GENEROUS ana iovial. ana tht.
evening was Very much enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27
GARDINER
journals 7sIeuhcne CsIl-37.s

Iir"r' Hear. #. :. Smith & q, W,
III their 20. that you may have M
balance 4 the beautiful hoIida, as s
In thci" large show wIud,v N
haF price. fou should At onca
and see The display. The repular ~, @''
+ plainly marked on each article e.
their al. zee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

The free bus line is still in operation
between The city ana WinsIoN and will
doubtless he continued until after \en
Years About 800 has been raised To
nay The expenses and tn teams will be
Kept on thr route until this is ex-
pended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

The last Of the Christmas entertain
ments was held in the St. Mark
church. last evening. it having been
postponed from "Wednesday evening.
lhere was large attendance of the
members and friends of the church and
the entertainment. especially the spec-
IHI music was very much eniONed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Last year the municipality of Berlin dc
rived a profit 81 more than S;.01O. fJp
from the city gas works. which represent
an investment OF about $1,000 Mich
Of the profit came from such hy-products
as coke. tar. ammonia-in fact. il may
be said that the entire expense of MAIN
tanning the gas works was paid from the
manutacturr ANA sale Of these articles.
81 thst the direct receipts from the s:;s
were almost clear gain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27
Notice Of First Meeting of Creditors.
In The District Court Of the United
StateS for the District of Maine.
In the matter Of

| GEO. (. GLIDDEN. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Geo, A. Glidden of
Mt. Vernon. in the county of kennebec.
,and District aforesaid. bankrupt.
L Notice is hereby given that on the l6ti
day of Dec A. ID. 1901. the said Geo. A.
Glidden was duly adjudicated bank
rupt. and that the first meeting OF his
creditors will be held at the Office OF the
referee. 100 Water street, in Augusta.
Maine. and District aforesaid. on the AZ.
day of Jan. y. D. 1902, at O'Clock
in the afternoon. at which time the saio
creditors may attend. prove their claims
appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt.
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT j. c. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine. Dec. a6. 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Mrs. Susan Leavitt ana daughters.
AIRS. Emma Schumacher and Miss
'addie Lcavitt. accompanied by Mrs.
Sctumacher's grandson. Alexander
hatcher. Spent Christmas with rela-
tiNcs at rish0n'S Ferry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

\ letter was returned last week by
tn, pcStoiliCc Ia the state excise office i'll
New York which had been mailed in 1898.
The letter was written by Joseph Kahn
during the Spanish war. and addressed
to Mrs VI. Won FielitZ al No. l5l Fourth
avenue. The letter came back with the
official Inscription that no such person
was known at the address. There was
nothing t. show where ii had been durin;
the years since il had been mailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Wallace q. Files. VINO is studying
Ia" At New York University. New
York. has been spending 2 few DAYS
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. F.
Files. He returned to New York
Thursday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

There were no Offenders up before the
municipal court. Yesterday mornin-
which speaks well for thu manner in
which Christmas was celebrated III the
1-l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

- large crew as is practicable is
NOW pelhS employed night and dav on
the repairs Of the canal dam of,baJooL
wood g.. \ sufficient number NJ .,r,.
ita,. n".e hcen placed there to give
- .o' enc night work and there is 10
|p'i"n. Good progress is being
80 pu' lust when the mills can he
'''' 'ed again is still matter of dorbt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Miss Mary Nrw hall Of Fairfield. was
in the city. Yesterday. while on her WAY
10 California. where. she will spend the
remainder o. the -Syinter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Ralph Richards If Tufts college. is
spending the holiday vacation ut mis-
home in ;hiS city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

MIR. and Mrs. Fred Philbyick nf
HkoWhegan, spent Christmas with Mrs.
fhilbrick's parents. MIR and Mrs. r.
j. Savage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Helen Davis. Who il employed
az Augusta spent Christmas with rela-
tine here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

~ very pleasant familygathering was
held al S. 7. Lawrys Christmas even
ing. II consisted of the families Of c.
\. I.awry, A. II. Totman and DR.. +. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

:. o. sawyer. who has been confined
III his home Wilt Il severe throat
uA:h'r, l. Improving some.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

George Brown III SllpWhegan. mas
been visiting his brother. Fred. for a
ttW DAYS past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Miss Amelia Ames ana brother.
clair. Were Id SkoN began. Wednesday,
visiting relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Mr. and Mrs W. +. $. Berry # Port
land. spent Christmas with MIS-.
Eor.y's parents Nh ana Mrs. ". 4.
i,i,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

Miss BERTHA SMELL. who i teaching
~ '.arone. has returned Ia har school
after vacation of few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27
Daily Ksnnebst Journa,
WATERVTLLE.

Nh. and Mrs. Guy Smith returned
from SkoWh, gan. Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

y. 6. H""r'r, who has been The guest
"i ms sons. iir. T.. q. and A. Il. Hooper
mas returned - his home IN Franklin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

aiail y OF fire was rune in from
~ ~ Wednesday evening. for a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27
PREBLE s. kEENE,
Upper End of Water St., Gardiner, Tie.
Holiday Goods
Tremendous Stock
To Select from.
Cut Prices on Crockery and Carpets
this week. We have Lamps to burn
from Csc up to sA.98.

AS furniture dealers we aim TO COM
bne quality. quantity and low prices.
As undertakers W. aim to be prompt,
reliable and considerate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-27

To- MA lap streak pleasure boar
abpIt "a feet long. natural wood finish
Owner San have ii by proving propert.
ana ''3Eing charges. AlDhonso NaShon
NJ. II Dennis Court. Watcrville. Me.
tiec.0lIW'
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
4 PAGEANT or HISTORY.

For the benefit of its Barnard College scholarship
fund. the New York City Chapter of the Daughters
of the Americas Revolution will give picturesque
entertainment at Saerry's the afternoon and
evening of November 30
An illustrated lecture Colonial Times in New
England and Colonial Places the South will be
given in the afternoon by Louis II. Cornish. Editor
of 1.-The Spirit of '76' A Pageant OF History" to
be held in the evening. will present The Indian
PERIOD The Pilgrim and Puritan" THE Cava-
lier and Colonial The Continental. Washing
ton," tsp and The Present Day
Mrs. Roger A. Pryor, who the first regent of
the chapter will represent Mary the mother of
Washington. Mrs. Donald Mclean, regent of the
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
NEWS OF BARNARD.

A new branch OF the Sorority of Gamma Phi Beta
granted TO Barnard College yesterday. when
ten members were initiated The ceremonies were
held at Sherry's. and were preceded by luncheon
attended by delegates from Boston University,
Syracuse University and Baltimore University. The
tables decorated with pirks. which form the
floral emblems of the society. and the organization
colors light and dark brown. were also in evidence
Mrs. +. j. Palmer made the address OF welcome
The members OF the new chapter are Miss e o.
butcher, Miss V l. kimbah. Miss A VI. Waugh
Miss G. c. Cook. Miss j. X. Seibert. Miss a. l.
Ellean. Miss A. c. Carpenter, Miss l. X Van Cse
Miss q. NJ Peters and Miss :. \. Holt. The regu-
lar convention OF the national organizat tion Will be
held the Baltimore WOman's College, November
70 q About six hundred chapters will be repre-
sented by delegations.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD
ON HAVING TOO MUCH SLEEP-BENE-
FITS OF EARLY MORNING HOURS.

Where is your friend. Mary?" asked a wen
known statesman of his daughter AT the breakfast
table. -.
.,oh she is still in bed" laughed the young most
ess. .'she never gets up before or IL.
.e7,he-, said the old fashioned man, severely, i
consider that she IS not proper companion for
YOU" And during the remainder or her WISH 0He
fair delinquent who was pretty ana had many
excellent qualities, never succeeueo IA iee
his good opinion.
while il is rather a sweeping assertion TO say
that neople who lie abed in the morning are goou
for nothing it IS. nevertheless. noticeahle that
capable men and women generally get up cary
Take for instance, the girl who after a dance
sleens until noon. and the who seeks recupera-
ton by an early morning walk. and atterWaro puf-
sues her usual avocations. Which or these TWO
would make the best wife the best mother, the
most useful and desirable member OF society! Inc
answer is obvious But young people require
sleep" says mamma vino is inclined to pe maui
gent in this respect. So they do. but not more
than a certain amount-e;Sht hours is an all sut-
fcient daily allowance for any grown person. ana
although after special occasions nine hours might
ba allowed a longer time is injurious to the health
as well as the character.
There IS great difference society girls in this
respect Some young women in the season pass
their mornings in bed matter OF course Moth
ing is required of them in the family. They rise
il: dress for some fashionable Ianc1ioh IN
performance Of what they are pleased 20 cal! thei1
dinners and dances There are others. the minority
unfortunately, but it must be acknoWledged the
most attractive ones make a point of freshening
up their roses by morning canter in the park or
a brisk walk O several miles up the avenue.
Smart women better in this respect than
their less fashionable sisters. for to do as much
as is nortaliy possible in the twenty-four hours
seems 10 be one of the shibboleths Of the "one
Hundred and Fifty With them the morning
hours are TOO precious to he utterly wasted So
that in this respect at least they set an example
The entire indulgence (or license, it might almost
be caIed) that is granted a matter of course TO
Young girls for their first few winters is purely
American. In no other country IN the world
where the fathers and mothers work would such
condition be possible. With US. however It is as
s;rned as debutante's prerogatfve that she should
have all the gayety that is possible and that
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
T,NIOUE PITCHER COLLECTION
FIFTEEN HUNDRED INTERESTING DE-
SIGNS FROM MANY COUNTRIES.
OWNED BY MRS. MARTIN.
OF NEWARK
OF NEWARK.

Fifteen hundred pitchers. big and little. valuable
and otherwise clumsy and delicate are on display
at the building of the New-Jersey Historical 30
cfety West Park-st.. Newark. They comprise the
famous collection Of Mrs. A. F. r Martin OF
Newark and are said to be the most complete ois-
plav In the world of this useful household utenslL
F.yervthing with a handle seems to come under
the head of a pitcher for there are stems. jugs.
eu.ars Guns and vases of exquisite make from all
parts OF the world.
The latest addition the collection is the souVe
mir pitcher OF the Pan-American Exposition, ana
near It stands a beautiful piece of Copeland very
rare commenorating the Centennial IN 1870 MS
pitcher has three mouths. formed by the PEAKS
Of three American eagles. The handles are Deco
rated with the American coat-of-arms ana the
sides Of the pitcher with tiny flags The souvenir
~ tho Worlds Fair in Chicago is a choice DIT OF
blue Copeland
one of the oddities is ugly. clumsy pltcher
-,deIv decorated with a painting Of the American
eag II is made Of g 900 worth OF macerated oanH-
nofes reduced to a pulp and the VaIue IS
teed by the government in stamp on Us @ p1 hn,
The most costly example Of all Is not SHOWN; out
is kept in the owners possession II Is thaae 70, m
gold and set with Jewels. The shape resembles tle
Americas Cup. Another, also In the FORM Oh
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
MOUNT HOLYOKE 4LJHN.E.
IT'S SEMI-ANNUAL BREAKFAST WELL AT
TENDED-AN INTERESTING PRO
GRAMME.

The semi-annual breakfast of the Mount Hoyoke
Alumn;p Association of New-York held yesterday
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel attended by about
one hundred members. who, after the breakfast
listened a programme made up almost wholly
Of home talent
Miss Laura S Collins read selections from Three
Fair PhiIanthropists.'' a book by Alice NJ. Muzzy
one of the alumn9. Mrs. Tobias New read an
original poem on one of her Revolutionary
cestors. who. after the death of in battle
sent the other to the army after sitting up all
night cloth and make clothes for him
to
Mrs. J. w. Sylvester read a graceful essay on
books. called IAN Hour in Ny Library; Miss
Catherine Young Glen recited original poems and
the association glee club sang.
The only contributors to the programme who
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
r4ss4R STUDENTS AID SOCIETY.

The election OF a Western woman to the office OF
president of the Nassar Students Aid Society, at
it's election yesterday. source of much graft
flcatton members from that part OF the country.
The ticket unanimously elected was: President.
Mrs. Maria Dickinson McGraw, of Detroit. Mich;
second vice-presdent. Professor Lucy VI. Salmon.
Vassar College; treasurer. Mrs. r. b. Backus.
Brooklyn; second director. Miss Ella McCaieo vas
sar College: fourth director. Miss Jeanette NJ. Lg-
gett. Detroit. Mich.
Loans assigned by the society and its branches
for 1901 aggregate s2S15 The meeting was held
at the home OF the retiring president. Mrs {. Z
Potter No. 31i West Eighty-secOnd-St- When the
business the general society had been transacted
the New-Yort Branch neld a social meeting, at
which musical selections given by Miss 5. F.
Newman. An address delivered by the Rev
gational Church.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17

cup cost nearly 800. 1t is of Russian gold. inaid
with curious enamel work.
the pitchers valued by their owner
because of their associations. Among these is a
queer Colonial cup. the gift of DR.. Noah BROOKS,
in whose family it had been long time Another.
beautiful example Of lustre ware. belonged TO
the Elias Baldwin family. The harlequin of the
display Is a jug which, in irregularity OF design
and color. recalls the oldtime crazy quilt This
odditv halls from the old curiosity shop made
famous by Charles Dickens. Ii is accompanied by
a guarantee that it is over three hundred years
old of less antiquity comes from Mrs Mar
tins at-grandfather, DR.. john tondit. of
Orange and is said to be two hundred years old.
The best example of French ware is a vase
shaped pitcher of the fragile white and gold china
of the Disc province The contour Is that of the
First Empire. Tinted portraits of Napoleon. each
from a different model. decorate the sides Among
those historic value Is Commemorating
the landing the Pilgrim Fathers Plymouth.
The pitchers represent many different ages. from
that of the old Egyptians to the present II Is said
that there is not material from which pitcher
was ever manufactured that Is not to be found in
I hiG collection.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17

NINE CAROLINE IN because Ladies are de-
HER GATH YEAR lighted with the improve
ments obtained. They repay well by sending
very large orders for themselves and their lady
friends and with the very f1sttering letters they
so kindly write to me- a lady who had the
one dollar treatment formerly advertised sent
me 20 dollar bill in her next letter. Another
one wrote: Your preparations are just what /
need; I only wish could give you all the money
/ spent On useless preparations. My Ne Plus
Ultra Face Beautif1er removes all facial blem-
ishes Il produces firm flesh under the chin and
takes away loose skin under the eyes and on
the eyelids. Ladies living invited TO
call at my Parlers, 219 6th Ave, and convince
themselves, If they will examine my own youth
fui face. My cheeks are as firm young
girls and wrinkle in my face. and ]
"a years old. To sceptical Ladies / can offer
Physicians references about what l have done
for their wives and for their patients Nine
Carolines generous offer send her entire facial
treatment is worth taking advantage Of Out of
town orders viii also be accepted. and the dollar
treatment sent TO any address. Sealed circulars
sent free application. by addressing Nine.
Caroline Face Specialist. She is also the Sole
Agent for the Famous Partisan Gray Hair
Restorer. 219 9th Avenue. N Y, L. S. A
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
AN AMUSING INCIDENT.

Zone of the interesting novelties of the social life
OF the century Is the occasional appearance Of
our Mongolian neighbors in society" said matron
1T goes TO show how small the world really is and
how intimate the nations becoming. As yet,
these visiting nobemen from the Orient are few
and far between but they will undoubtedly soon be
familiar a sight in drawing rooms as are the
titled Hindoos in England. Although he often
speaks English remarkably well. Chinaman has
idea of what conventionally ought or ought not
be said and his art'ess frankness in this respect
is most amusing. lie also asks questions with
direct simplicity that is sometimes embarrassing.
"A Chinese nobleman who presented to
began the conversation after the manner of MS
nation by prcpounding a series Of questions. At
first the answers were easy DO you live IN New
brothers and sisters? How old you?
These being answered to his satisfaction. he be-
particular in his inquiries
." Why you not married%
'' Perhaps the right person has not asked me-
answered the young woman, laughing.
4" Have you any objection to matrimony! asked
the Chinaman gravely.
" Not in the least she replied, immensely
amused by his persistence.
For the time being he seemed satisfied. but later
in the evening he up TO her with young
American who evidently had no idea of what was
In store for him This is Mr.. Robinson. began the
old man; he is a graduate of Harvard; he too is
unmarried and also has objection to matrimony.
Why do you not marry him.? .
"And the odd part of IL all was that he actually
made match. for the pair. who until then were
not acquainted, were engaged not long afterWard