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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Among the loads of Christmas mail
received at the Augusta post9ffise, was
pretty piece of fur for a child, that
mad become separated from its wrap
per. There was nothing to indicate the
name of the sender or of the person to
whom it was sent, except a card giving
the Christian names of both. Some
little girl will be disappointed, this
morning, and all because her present
was not securely wrapped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

John L. Gehr, national organizer for
the United Mine Workers, has received
a telegram at Florence, Col, from
President John Mitchell, notifying him
to attend conference that. will be
held at Indianapolis, Jan. 4, to con-
slider the coal strike in Colorado. 1t
is understood that the organizers will
be in conference with the higher Off
Gals of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
Special Advertisements.
SMALL, ADvERTIsEMENTs NOT

SMALL. ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeding twenty-five words coming under
LET, LOST, &C, will be inserted once
for Is cents and cents for each suisse
Quent insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT,
In sending by mail remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order as
the charges are too small to open &C
count for I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
The Lone Star State.

Down in Texas at Yoakum, is big dry
goods firm of which Mr.. j. NJ Haller is
the head Mr.. Halter on one of his trips
East to buy goods said to Il friend who
was with him in the palace car, Here
take one of these Little Early Risers upon
retiring and YOU will be up early in the
morning feeling good" For the dark
feeling DeWitts Little Early Risers are
the best pills to use. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Christmas pansies, grown out of
doors, are rather an unusual thing in
Augusta, but Daniel D. Sewall had
bed of them in his garden, yesterday,
with more than so blossoms, as large
beautiful as they are in summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

John Mcnamara met with quite a
serious accident, yesterday morning.
He was working at one of the machines
at the shoe factory when he caught the
second finger of the right hand under
the die and had it badly mangled. He
could not tell, last night, whether he
would lose the finger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

It is considered that agriculture in
Italy has need to be greatly anchor
ated and this will be brought about by
radical reforms in the methods of cult
walton and the augmentation of pro-
duction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call. INA.
Mister Christmas.

who dat knockin' at de do?
Mister Chris mus.
Eeen this way some years befe,-
Mister Chris mus.
Tell me dat my ha'r is gray
Dat / limpin by de way;
But / drinks his health terday-
Mister Girls mus!
See. l IFS my hat ter you,
Mister Chris mus!
How yo' health, en- family, too,
Mister Chris mus!
White fros' kiverin' de groun',
Riddles takin' all de town,
Watch me swing de ole gals roun'-
Mister ChriS'mus,
Frank L. Stanton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

You can find something different, for
Christmas gifts. at Hathorne's 10
Weston st. Novelties in Burnt Wood
and Leather, Birch Bark, &C.. Glove
and Handkerchief Boxes, Wrist Bags,
Frames. Nut Bowls, Paddles. Tonla-
hawks, Calendars in stock and made to-
order without extra charge. Blue and
Brown prints for sofa pillows. Opp.
Fickery & Hill Pub House. Dec23d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TODAY,

Lost-Maltese cat.
To Let-Upright Piano.
Queen Lila, Clairvoyant.
See Miscellaneous Column.
Mi-o-na, the great flesh food
Iost-A Long Gold Neck Chain
For Sale-New Mich Jersey Cow
Wanted--Men to Distribute Samples
See the Journals Want Column Today.
Wanted-F. b. Diman. Holbrook, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Colonel R. w. Soule has placed his
ice yacht, the Snow Drift" in COM
mission at Cobbosseecontee. and is
prepared to meet all Corners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Miss Chick, Chiropodist, has partlors
at So Green street She also makes
speciality of manicuring, pedicuring,
shampooing and hygienic treatment of
the scalp and face. Dec21, eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
banned Sweet Potatoes.

Peel two large uncooked sweet pota-
toes and chop fine, place in shallow
baking dish. Add two ounces of butter
cut in small pieces, half a teaspoonful
of salt, and Il dash OF pepper. Cover
with bread crumbs and bake them in a
moderate oven three-Quarters of an
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

A boy baby was born, Wednesday
morning, to MIR. and Mrs. Harry Pullen,
on Greenleaf street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

An abundance of fine holly, laurel
wreaths and fresh cut flowers, today.
Mrs. e. G. Briggs, II Melville street.
dec25d2t !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Miss Leighton, shampooing, manicur-
ing, etc. Orders left at Sc Green st.
Dec23dst'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Trains were loaded, yesterday, with
Christmas home-comerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Mr1. Harriet b. Snowe instructor In
medical gymnastics. The Winthrop.
Dec1Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

place in g baking pan Which has been
brushed lightly with butter, cover with
bread crumbs and dots of butter and
bake until brown. Serve hot, garnished
with sprays of parsley or watercress.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
Peel the required number of sweet
potatoes and wash carefully, place
them under beef or mutton while the
meat is roasting, allowing half an hour
for them to cook; allow them to brown
for few moments after removing the
meat from the pan. The meat imparts
q very delicious flavor to the potato.
Serve in a ring around the roast.
Sweet Potato Salad.
Select large sweet potatoes for this
purpose Boil three sweet potatoes and
peel; when cold, cut into half-inch
pieces. Clean and cut into small pieces
two stalks of crisp celery; season with
salt and pepper and pour over it French
dressing made by the following recipe:
Three tablespoonfuls of olive oil, two
tablespoonfuls of vinegar, one tea
spoonful of onion juice, one saltspoon-
full each of salt and pepper. Place the
salad in the refrigerator for two hours.
Garnish with stars cut from picked
beets, cucumbers and sprays of parsley.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
Bake six good-sized sweet potatoes
until we'll done, cut in half and scra pc
out the pulp with a teaspoon, being
careful not to break the skins; leave
sufficient potato in the skin to have
them keep their shape. Mash the po-
tato fine, adding one tablespoonful of
butter. one gill of hot milk, one tea
spoonful of salt, q dash of pepper.
Beat two eggs, the whites and yolks
separately and add the whites carefully
to the potato mixture. Fill the skins
heaping full with this preparation.
Brush over with the yolk of the egg
and place in the oven until golden
brown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

ONE HEATED UNFURNiSHED
front room on first floor, with laboratory
and use of bath room. IL Green st.
dec19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Napoleon Trefonnie and Felix St.
Pierre, the two boys who were arrested,
Wednesday evening, for assault and
battery, were arraigned before Judge
Andrews, yesterday morning. young
man by the name of Dayon acted as
Interpreter, and the testimony present.
ed by the two boys, seemed to indicate
that the alleged assault was commit
ted upon the Jones boy, because one of
the prisoners asked him what he had
in box which he and his brother
were carrying, and the Jones boy had
told him that it was none of his bust
ness. The court found both Of the
prisoners guilty, and sentenced them
to ten days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

A PLEASANT CONVENIENT TENE-
ment of seven rooms at 121 Bridge St. In
quire of George E. Smith, IS Hight st.
dec15f1tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
EscaIIoped Sweet Potatoes.

The potatoes should be boiled. peeled
and sliced the day before they are
needed. Slice the potatoes rather thick,
place In the bottom Of your baking dish
small pieces of butter, sprinkle with
sugar and place a layer of the sliced
potatoes on top. Continue to place the
butter, sugar and potatoes in alternate
layers until the dish is full. Have the
top layer strewn with sugar and dot
with bits of butter; pour over all one
7teacup Of hot water. Place the pan in
the oven and after it begins to cook
n1oisten the top with a little water. in
which you have melted a small piece of
butter; this will prevent the sugar from
drying on top and forming hard
crust. Use half a teacup of sugar and
quarter of a pound of butter to one
quart Of sweet potatoes.
Sweet Potato Loaf.
Wash, boil. peel and mash sweet
eptatoes, seasoning with salt. white
pepper and butter; form into loaf and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

place in 8. baking pan which has been
brushed lightly with butter, cover with
bread crumbs and dots of butter and
bake until brown. Serve hot, garnished
with sprays of parsley or Watercress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

YOUR LIFE READING. MANY
typewriter pages concerning business.
love, health, etc, Free. Send date of
birth, sex; address: Astropathic Institute,
auditorium Bldg, Chicago. Reason
Your recommendation wanted. dec26d1t%
QUEEN LILA, CLAIRVOYANT- AND
scientific palmist, who was here last win
, ter, can he consulted until further notice
at Riverside House. Hours, . a. NJ. to 8
T. NJ dcc24d3t#
MRS. CRAM, CLAiRVOYANT, CAN
be consulted on health or business. Ref
erences from leading business people
Hours 10 A. NJ, to 10 p. NJ. Cases taken
by mail. Capitol St, near river. Au-
Susta, Maine. dec2idlv*
PROF. MOSES, CLAlRVOYANT AND
magic healer can be found at his home,
% Bridge street. Terms, gents SOC,
ladies' 25c. dcc19dlw&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

There will be a ball in the City hail.
today, beginning at go, and another at
the same place, in the evening, begin
ming at O'Clock. Both will be given
for the benefit of the Pettengill Cor
ner Base BAH Club. The music will be
by Dennis, orchestra. The Pettengilrs
Corner team was composed entirely of
local players, and had most creditable
record, winning 26 out of the "a games
played during the season. 1t is to be
hoped that their benefit at City hall.
today, may be largely attended for the
boys are certainly worthy of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

A HOUSE OF NINE ROOMS WITH
bath and stable Good location. INQUIRE
of Augusta Real Estate Association
dec10d1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

HOUSE AND STABLE AT g. GREEN
street. Apply to Fred w. Ellis, IS Sewal
street, dec15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
Sweet Potato Biscuit.

Boil a sufficient number of sweet po-
tatoes to make one quart after they
are grated, add to the grated potato
half cup Of butter and one cup of
yeast mix with either milk or water;
allow them to rise twice and bake like
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

FULL DRESS SUITS IN ALL SIZES
constantly on hand. Price, 81 per day,
II. r. Durham, Waterville Me. dec4dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

A PLEASANT FURNISHED ROOM
at 20 Pleasant st. dec19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

DESIRABLE HOUSE, 7 ROOMS,
well located. Apply to w. G. Boothby,
Augusta, Me. oct27dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
A NICE FARM SITUATED IN EAST

Cornville; seven miles from Skowhegan;
nice road; cuts 50 tons of nice hay; 80
acres, good sthte of cultivation: running
water in house and barn. Price of farm
$3.50. For particulars write S. Blaisdell,
Skowhegan, Me, r. F. D., No. ?.
70 dec24d3t>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

HOUSE, NO. Sc WINTHROP ST..
centrally located, modern conveniences.
Terms reasonable. Enquire Of r. M.
Field, Baggage Room, M. c. Station.
dec26d1 wa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
TO LET.

UPRIGHT PIANO, ON REASONA-
bic terms. c. +. D., Care Journal.
dec21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
Sweet Potato Cones.

Bake six large sweet potatoes: when
done scoop out the pulp. Season with
salt and pepper and a tablespoonful of
butter, then press through vegetable
press and add a little cream or the
yolk and the white Of an egg beaten
separately. Line the bottom of a bak-
ing dish with buttered paper, arrange
the potato mixture in little cones; on
this brush with beaten egg and brown
in a quick oven. Place little chopped
parsley on the top of each cone, ar
range on hot platter and garnish with
n wreath of Curled parsley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
HAVE ONE DRIVING HORSE

for sale, kind i'll every way, nice driver for
gents or ladies'; not afraid of cars. Price
one hundred dollars. j. e. Wells, Kent's
Hill, Me, r. +. D., No. %, Winthrop. Ne.
dec2id3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Here's Merry Christmas to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
Local Not'os.

Bronchial irritations cured by Lung ku'o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, FARM CON-

tanning 40 acres of land, 4 acres OF young
growth wood; cuts IS tons good English
hay Qhis hay also for sale) will be sold
at 10 O'Clock \. M. on Monday, Dee. 18th,
to the highest bidder, on the premises,
situated miles from Augusta on the
8 Rod Road. If stormy, the next fair day.
C. f. Tibbetts. dec2fdit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
Southern Sweet Potato PUDDING.

Wash and boil two pounds of sweet
potatoes very soft. but not soggy.
Mash the potatoes while warm and add
one cupful of butter and beat the mix
ture until very light in color. Beat
four eggs very light with one cup of
white sugar and stir into the other
mixture. stirring rapidly. Add grated
nutmeg to taste, half a pint of sherry
wine, one pint of rich milk and the
grated yellow peel of one lemon. Mix,
turn into the pudding dish and bake in
a quick oven. Delicious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

AGENTS AT LIBERAL COMMITS
sion to introduce and sell Sunshine" the
best furniture polish in the world. 1t
sells on sight. You can make money this
winter. For particulars write Oren
Hooper's Sons. Portland Me- dec21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
FOR SALE.

ONE FANCY JERSEY COW, NEW
mich, desirable and all right in every re-
spect S. Fl. Chaffee, r. L. D., No. 80
WinsloW, Me. dec25d5t#
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

COUNTERS, SHOW CASES, SODA
fountain slabs and refrigerator base for
soda fountain. w. c. Hawker & Co, Wa
tervilie. Me. oct9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
THE GLoBE-WERNIckE "ELAs

tic book cases. Unit system. Buy as
you need thcm-one unit or more at a
time. Send for descriptive circular.
Fletcher & Co., So Chapel ST. Augusta
Nc dec19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

HOUSES IN AUGUSTA AND NAL
lowell. farms in Augusta and elsewhere.
If You wish for a home or an investment
apply to Mrs z. S. Fogg, Real Estate
Agent. Summer ST.. Augusta. oct15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
WANTED.

RYWHERE-MEN WILLING TO
distribute samples, book signs. etc. at
$500 daily. Permanent No canvassinr.
Continental Distributing Service, Chicago.
lnlo6lt1f 5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

looking for a light manufacturing bust
ness that can be carried ON at home with
small capital mo brokers'. Address T.
g. Dman, Holbrouk, Mass, Box -.
Dac25d3W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

DRY HARD WOOD, FITTED FOR
the stove in large or small quantities.
delivered in Hallowell or Augusta. II. ].
Cross. Augusta. Telephone 25-2; evening
call 25-3. dec2dImu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-22
is APPOINTED EXECUTOR
j. N. Haymaker viii Manage an Estate
of 100000.

Ex-Probate Judge ]. n. Haymaker was
recently appointed executor and trustee
OF his uncle's estate, Jehn w. Hay
maker, OF Eminence, KY. who has left
TO his various hairs the sum of 500, 0o9
In his viii, which is in Judge lawmakers
possession he gives his reason for making
his nephew executor and trustee. Item
Is OF the viii reads thus: 'As the greater
part OF my estate lies in the state of
Kansas, and as | have great confidence
in the ability and integrity of my nephew
j. y. Haymaker, l hereby appoint him
as one OF my executors, and l also ap-
point him as trustee to take hold man
age and control the one-tllird part of my
estate which ] have set apart TO nv wife,
Nettie Haymaker, and others, in item
number TO-
Two thousand acres of land included in
this estate lie in Usage ana Ceffcy coun-
ties and are very valuable He leaves
$500 TO each OF tn. following institu-
tons: Foreign Christian Missionary So
city, College of the Bible. General Chris
tian Missionary society of the, Christian
church and widows and Orphans Home
OF Louisville.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-22
THREE FIRE ALARMS
But Damage Was Slight in Each In
stance.

At 1925 o'clock yesterday afternoon the
fire department was calles to the Getto
block on North Main street. While Miss
Lizzie Murphy. who occupies room AZ on
the fourth floor, was starting a fire in a
gasoline stove a curtain hanging near
caught and in a very. short time some
clothing underneath the curtain was in
flames. The fire was extinguished with
out the aid Of the department The dam
age was slight.
The fire department was called 10 f20f
East Douglas early yesterday morning,
where fire was discovered in the general
merchandise store of c. o. AlIender. The
stock was damaged about S1ss. and was
covered by insurance. The origin eff fire
is not known but incendiarism is sus-
pected.
The department was called to the home
of C. A Burrows, 1894 University avenue.
Sunday evening about 6:5e. A fire was
started by an overheated stove. Small
damage was done
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-22
STORM WATER GATE
WILL Be ERECTED
City May Clean Its Streets In
stead.
OF HIRING WORK DONE
Council to Hold Special Ses-
sion December 20.

In accordance with report made by
the city engineer, it was decided by the
city council at a regular meeting held
last night that the erection of a storm
water gate at Sullivsn's dam is a public
necessity. The city engineers report was
accepted and definite action toward hav-
ing the gate erected Will. he taken at the
next meeting. 1t viii cost 1920. 1t is
intended as protection to the city against
damage during high water.
Street Commissioner Way introduced q
recommendation to the effect that the
city buy sprinkling carr and sweeper
Thereafter the city would clean its own
streets instead of hiring it done
Mr. Way figures that the necessary
equipment fer cleaning the streets can
be purchased fer sslo. He estimates mat
the city can clean the streets six nights
of each week with its own equipment
and thereby save sseS yearly above what
il now costs TO have the same work done
but once each week. II The city should
sweep the streets but five nights OF each
save 1888 yearly, and if swept but four
times a week. s1.s6s can be saved. The
recommendation Was referred to the pub
lie improvement committee and a report
Will be made at the next meeting
An ordinance was passed to pave Rock
Island avenue and the work must be
finished by May l. The mayor was au-
thcr.zed TO sign the agreement for the
work whenever the contractor posts his
bond and il is accepted by the finance
committee.
The finance committee approved the
bond of the Fourth National bank to
act as depository for s5oeo0 worth of
bonds
1t was decided to hold a special session
of the city council Tuesday evening, De-
cember %. fer .he purpose OF hearing
from property owners on First and Ire
mont, providing there are any com
plants. on the recent paving done
Charles Davidson, one of the park COM
aissioners. recommended that the allow
ance of $500 toward keeping up the parks
again be appropriated monthly, beginning
at once, and including about four months
during which time The appropriation was
discontinued.
An ordinance was passed TO build
street eighty feet wide in Sherman's adj
dition to the city. and another sixty feet
wide through Orchard Grove addition.
An ordinance was also passed to build
an alley between Division street and
Hunter avenue.
Other ordinances were passed instruct
ing the mayor TO issue bonds for the
paying OF s7S356 for the building of &C.
ment walks, $l37 for the paying of re-
pair work TO the Hydraulic bridge; 1927
TO Ed Fitzpatrick for the work of re-
laying flush tank connections. and $3.50
to paw for -cinder walks.
The quarterly report of the city treas
urere was read and approved. An APP
preparation was made for the payment of
numerous miscellaneous debts owed by
the city.
An appropriation was made for the
purpose of purchasing a new flag to fly
over the city hall The old one being
worn out and the council adjourned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-22
WILL GIVE FESTIVAL
Plans Are Made for Spring Musical
Entertainment.

At a meeting held in the city hall last
night. called by Franklin Payne. the sub
ject Of holding a spring musical jubilee
was thoroughly discussed. The meeting
was an enthusiastic gathering and some
time in January another will be held
for the purpose of taking some active
steps in the matter.
The members of the Chamber of Com
merce and the Commercial club will as
sist in the work of giving the entertain
ment
This proposition was discussed about
two years ago. but owing to the late
ness Of the season it was postponed.
Now. however. the matter is again under
aavisemsnt and ii will probably be pushed
until arrangements for an entertainment
Of this kind are completed The musical
event will be held some time either in
Nav or June. c. G. Cohn has announced
himself as being strictly in favor Of Civ
Ing the festival Sufficient financial back
ing has been offered those taking charge
Of the work and its success is already
assured The entertainment will be
named tho Kansas and Oklahoma Spring
Musical Festival