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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
Thew All Enioye.! Themselves.

Mlbrl Butter entertained q party.
about 90 of her friends. at her home in
If Eru TX street. Monday night. TN"
hostess did not fell under any resronsi-
LiIiiy of causing each enc To have Il
good time. for the affair was freely IN
formal and each one procet ded to make
the. best Of the evenings mcrllment as
each occasion offered rnpoI tunity.
i 70 interest of the evening renterea.
however. in whist, and party tei turn
lug their mirth into various channels
hr,a n!e lfnally absorbed in the nation
~ game and occasional examinations
miurlcd with the inccsSant patter or
tl.r cards filled the rooms with unvary-
ing sounds. until the approach of the
morning The ladies prize vas awarded
- Miss Dora Roulette of WaterVli!e'
and chat wen by the gentlemen 10
A!cxandria St Pierre Of Brunswick.
The name of the BOBBY prize winner.
i withheld by request. The members OF
the Marty did not adjourn until they
had expressed th~ir appreciation Tor
their enjoyable experiences in the most
citrctual language.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
Som erset S. ]. Court.

The December term of the supreme
court convened at 1880, Tuesday, Hon
Henry c. Peabody presiding The fol-
lowing attorneys We're present: Nor
man Bassett and Frank G. Harrington
of Augusta; :. :. Brown, f. w. Clair
and G. W. Husscy of Watervile; l.. b.
Waldron of Dexter; George NJ. Chap
man and Percy 4. Smith of Fairfield:
John w. Manson, George H. Morse,
Thomas Anderson and Abel Davis of
Pittsield; ID. ID. Stewart of st. Adams:
j. +. Holman Of Athens: L. r. Folsom
and Frank L. Ames of Norridgewock;
Augustine Simmons of North Arson:
". L. Jordan of Bingham; g. O. Small,
f. rnard Gibbs and John ". Foster of
Madison; Thomas j. Young and Turner
Eusw"l of Scion; Forrest Goodwin,
Edward n. Merrill. 5. ]. Walton, L. l..
Walton, Daniel Lewis, Amos X. But
Ter, +. f.. Danforth, 5. w. Gould and
F. +. Lawrence If Skowhegan.
Prayer was offered by Rev. George
Merriam of the Bethany Baptist
church. after which the sheriff made
the usual proclamations. The grand
jury was called. responded to their
IltiiIltS anu Ntiil IAtp
sion. The traverse juries We're i'm
panelled and (. II. Albee of. Noiridge-
Wuck, and Preston Emery of Fairfield.
We're chosen foremen of the first and
second juries respectively.
Judge Peabody announced before the
calling of the docket that he would be
obliged to close the term by saturday
noon of the second term, as he has to
open a term in Washington county on
the following Monday.
This necessarily continues several
cases that would naturally have been
tried this term, as cases can only be
assigned to Tuesday of next week, the
remainder of the week being reserved
for criminal trials, if needed. The term
cannot exceed 10 days therefore.
The remainder of the forenoon ses-
sion was taken up in the calling of the
docket and the consideration of minor
matters for the court. In the case of the
Inhabitants of Palmyra VS.. the WaVer-
" Wooden Co.. Forrest Goodwin, Esq,
counsel for the plaintiffs, insisted on
trial ~ this term. j. w. Manson, Esq.
attorney for the defendant, moved Tor
a continuance, stating that he had I'M
derstood that the action was to go over
and that the demand for trial had come
too late for him to make ample prepa-
ration. This is an action that has come
down from the law court with an order
| for new trial and consumed nearly
three days at the last trial. After hear
| ing counsels arguments on the mo-
ton, the court granted the motion and
ordered a continuance.
Cases were assigned at the afternoon
| session.
The grand jury has several matters
of Importance to consider and their re-
mort is not looked for until the last Oh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
Christmas at Methodist Church,

The only Christmas entertainment held
in town, Monday evening, was at the
Methodist church, and hence there was
a very large attendance. the vestry be-
ing packed to its capacity. and the can.
ttta Mother GooSe's Visit to Santa
Claus was given by the Young people OF
the society and Sunday school. Miss rs
telle Emery had the cantata in charge
and she and the committee deserve mucl,
credit for the fine manner in which it
was carried ont. The exercises opened
with prayer by the pastor. Rev. ]. Fl.
Roberts after which followed the Cantata.
The following is a list of the names of
those who took part:
Mother Goose. Ethel Fairfield
,.ittIe Bird That Tells, Ruth Henderson
BOY ilue, Edward Smith
Two Jolly Reggars.
Mabel Waibridge and Charlie Lawry
DR.. Foster. Ralph Emery
'' '' 80 " Emma Crawford
Her Seven Children.
Ir"ne Chadhurn. Ralph Bla ck*tone: Mil
died Hall, Ruth Richal dSOn. vivian
Smith Ruth Robinson and Eliza Rob
inSon.
Five Stars.
Wing Win ''' Una D'0"' anu INV
old King Cole, Ralph Emery
Peter Pc = Peter. Pumpkin Eater.
Fred Richardson
Old Woman Who Went Up in a Basket,
Fannie BuZZell
Jack Sprat and Wife.
Leslie Ames and FlOsse Clark
Navire Etticoat Clara Hatch
Woman with Rings on Her Fingers and
Bells on FER Toes, Myrtl" NYmai
North Wind Fannie BUZZel
Incl;v Uorncr. Jessie RichardsOr
Mary Cuite Contrary Alice Ladu
| Noti or Hubbard. Annie DonahUt
P,ackbirdS.
Don Brown Clyde Shorcy. Raymond
Robinson and LinwoOd Clark.
The church was very prettily decorated
with n tree in one corner. and after the
| exercises the presents were distributed
some hing to all the Sunday scholars
| and they were happy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
WATERVILLE.
SNOW is WELCOME
Even Though Storms Appearance Is
Not Always Convenient,

There were all sorts Of descriptive ad-
Iectirts applied to Tuesdays snow
storm. the most of which We're uttered
in complimentary remarks. A few who
boarded the street car in the business
sections 10 be carried TO one of the
afternoon trains, did SO with the i'm
prcs.iOnS that the waiting room was
not ''ali that it was cracked up to be"
when person was obliged to be in
2 hurry.
The only difference that the cars
cnlii possibly make was that of afford
ing IN" pleasant sensation that yol
were Going some Wnera, and would get
th-ir. Sorle time. Snow is very uncer-
tain f,oting. even tor Il car which runs
or Vhccle; ana il is very difficult at
gonc stages Of n big snowstorm to pro-
dllcc friction enough on snow covered
rails To get n car in motion. when it
has once stopped to take on a heavier
load.
The cars of the Wltarville e Fairfield
line we're surprisingly prompt in show
ing ~ owing to the frequent trips
mad" by the ploW. The Oakland cars
were sometimes a little late. but the
phIb.lc travelling over those roads should
contemplate the comparative slowness
Of travel year ago, rather than find
fault Nth the Railroad Conlrany be-
cause Of the unfavorable conditions OF
The road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
Their 25th Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Fl. f. Spaulding cele-
brit,d their 18th wedding anniversary
at tF.ir residence. Nc. Silver place
christmas night. The home was beau
tifully decorated with holly. ivy, ferns
and cut flowers and the lawn WAS iilu-
minated with red lights which gave a
most inviting; appearance to the whole
reside nee aid made n very beautiful
effect
Instrumental and vocal music We're
= feature. Of the evenings entertain
mr.tt Refreshments consisting OF no.
COFFEE. Sandwiches. fruit and confec-
tin,...l-v were bountifulIy served.
\ large number Of costly presents
were given Mr.. and Mrs. .SpauldlnS,
Among which were beautiful gifts OF
silycr and china ware, besides other
thoughtful and valuable contributions
TOO numerous to mention.
All left the house. ut IL late hour. eX-
messing much of the cheer of which
they had been the grateful recipients
and feeling that they had passed an
,v,cptinuilly enjoyable evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

slipping her chocolate before rising. nor
make good the dreams which picture
maid carting in huge punches OF
violets. The young men believe that
they nave suffered long and been
patient because throughout the sum-
mer they have listened politely to dis
courses on what 1 said and what
she said" to tales of black cats
crossing ones path, and what they
signify, to kindergarten dissertations
on the advantages Of counting stars"
to talk Of dance on Tuesday night, a
picnic on Thursday, theatre party on
Friday evening, and long drive in the
country on Saturday afternoon. Thus
Tar have the young men gone uncom-
plainlngly. Now, to be charged with
being ungenerous. or. in local
vernacuiar, frozen" is too much to
bear in silence. In order to bring ths
girls to their senses each Of the thirty
young men has pledged himself not to
pay any of the usual attentions to any
one OF the girls of the town until
January l. 1905. Some of the more
literary are wearing dark looks and
quoting soto voce from KiplinS's
Vampire. Meanwhile the young
women are standing firm for chiyairy
mat takes no note Of laundry bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
Topics the Country Round.

The economy Of the art departments
OF our newspapers has been strikingly
illustrated since the Archbishop of
Canterbury has been in the United
States. Upon the primate's landing
in New York an enterprising weekly
had a Photographer on hand to picture
him in company with Bishop Potter
The background and the pose of both
men We're unmistakable. A few days
later, when the archbishop went to
Boston genius in one of the daily
newspaper art shops conceived the
brilliant idea OF reproducing the week
ly's picture, with the head of Bishop
Lawrence of Massachusetts substitute
ed for that of Bishop Potter. The re-
sult-the Massachusetts bishops head
on the New York bishops body-was
somewhat grotesque when compared
with the original picture. though con-
Vlncing enough, perhaps. to the crowd
who never saw bishop. Encouraged
doubtless by the Boston newspapers
enterprise, other newspapers are now
taking another picture-this time with
three f1gures-and substituting the
local bishop in the pose chosen by the
original.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
MAKES COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
Kentucky Methodist Minister Arrested
on Serious Charge.

Mayfeld, KY. Dec. 27.-Rev. John
Smith, a Methodist minister and well
connected. has been arrested on the
charge of making counterfeit dollars, in
Marshall county, near Hardin, by
deputy United States Marshal. The
officer says he has been watching Smith
with suspicion for some time and some
maneuvering was done that made the
officer feel justified IN making the ar
rest.
For several months, according to Off
GERS, West Kentucky has been flooded
with spurious dollars of most ingenious
make. They We're perfect in appear
ance. they rang thoroughly and could
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
CANNOT TALK ITALIAN.
Why Herrick Will Net Be Ambassa .
dor to Italy.

cleveland. O., Dec. Ex-Governor
Herrick will not accept the Ambassa-
dorship to Italy or any other foreign
country. When his first term as gov
erhor OF Ohio. expires he will enter the
contest for renOmina ton and re-
election.
nave twice declined the Ambassa-
dorshlp to Italy" said the governor
Inc hrst time the place was offered
10 me by President Mckinley, and the
second time by President Roosevelt
MY reason is this: While it may not be
absolutely necessary for an American
ambassador TO foreign country to be
abie to speak the language of that
country, l have always felt that a per-
son should have such ability. l can
not talk it a line"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
Profits in Poultry.

Third Premium-One fall I had for
~ Brown Leghorn pullets and deter
mined to give them good care and see
how many eggs they would lay. The
house was ~ by Is feet, with good
roof and floor, and walls that kent
out the wind, but did not prevent
freezing on very cold nights. There
was window on the south side.
Comfortable perches were provided
and plenty of nest boxes, nailed to the
wall and covered. so that the hens
could not soil the nests by roasting
on the edges of the boxes: a box of
fine dust another of gravel, and a
chunk of lime that had hardened in
whitewash pail. They also had char
coal from the kitchen stove.
Each day the small potatoes, pair
ings and any vegetables left when the
meals were prepared were put with
scraps Of meat in a large kettle and
cooked until tender. This mixture
was warmed the next morning, and
thickened with bran or shorts, making
about four quarts of food. A table,
spoonful of salt was added, and, once
week, teaspoonful Of cayenne
pepper.
When no ground feed was at hand,
wheat or oats were cooked with the
vegetables. This was fed early in the
morning. Clean water slightly warm
ed was given. The drinking dishes
were emptied at night. Sometimes
onions, turnips and beets were chopped
fine and fed to the hens. A soft cab
bage was hung where they could reach
but not soil it.
The refuse at butchering time was
saved and fed when needed. Straw
and chaff, with little grain, were =
scattered on the floor for the hens to
scratch in. At night ALL the wheat or
corn corn in very cold weather) that
they would eat was given them.
They generally ate about three quarts.
The grain was kept in the house dur
ing the day, and was warm.
The pullets began to lay the first Of
December. and until the first Of
March produced two dozen eggs q day.
for which I received an average Of
twenty cents a dozen. After the first
Of March the hens could run out and
forage for part Of their living, but the
price OF eggs was lower. ..
Wheat was sixty cents q bushel at
the time and corn thirty-five cents.
The cost Of the vegetables used was
very little. / estimated the cost Of
feed each week to be eighty cents:
the amount received for eggs was $3.50.
I received. therefore, 81 week for
abor and capital invested. 3d..
My hens had no shed in which, to
take an airing, and, except on bright, 81
warm days, were kept in the house.
/ have found no profit in fattening
poultry for market after severe cold
weather comes on. and endeavor to
dispose Of all the fowls not intended
% winter by December I'm. W.. in
rhe Indiana Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
TO FIGHT STATEHOOD BILL,
General Wallace Is Opposed to New
Mexico Losing Its Identity.

Indianapolis. Dec. 27.-Though slowly
dying of an ncurable disease General
Lew Wallace has made up his mind if
necessary TO defeat the New Mexico
Arizona Statehood bill, to go to New
Mexico and warn the people against it,
Il believe the bill to be bad" said the
general today for it means tie destruc-
ZION Of the identity of New Mexico. and
go there myself if necessary and warn
them against accepting the bill. and ad-
wise them not to elect members of Con-
gress or Senators under its provisions
They cannot he forced to accept State
hood on such conditions, and they ought
not to do so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
PUT NEEDLES IN BED.
Woman Files Divorce Suit on Queer
Charge.

Chicago Dec. 27.-Claiming that her
husband spent most of his spare time
carefully hiding needles in the mattress of
her bed. and that it was part of his plan
for her to find them by coming into actual
contact with them rather than by diScov
Thirty-t bird street filed suit for divorce
in the Superior Court against her hus-
band. John K. Mitchell
ell occasionally would tire of placing
needles in her bed. and would amuse
himself by throwing chairs at her in
stead. He is employed in the stock
wards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

In the recent news many people have
noticed one or two references to the
fact that timed meats for the Russian
troops are prepared by process which
enables the contents of each tin to be
served hot without fire. This boon
is obtained by having the ordinary tins
filled with food "jacketed' in patent
tins. The patent tin contains water.
together with a chemical mixture by
means of which the water can, be
raised to boiling point In ten minutes
or quarter of an hour. All that il
necessary to do when 1t Is desired to
heat the food is to puncture the top OF
the patent tin, the chemical mixture
being thereby forced into the water.
which soon begins to boil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

be detected only by their light weight.
Intrinsicaliy the coins are almost worth
the money they purposed to represent.
The counterfeit silver dollars have been
seen in Mayfield and they are so near
the real article that it takes an ex-
pert to detect the difference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
ANOTHER SUICIDE.
William Winn Leaves This World with
Aid of 32-Calibre Revolver.

Boston. Dec 27-While the ATLANTIC
avcnue station of the Revere Beach q
Lynn Railroad was crowded with people;
tonight. the report of revolver was
discovery of the unconscious form, Of
William P. Winn of Collins street. East
Boston, on the l!oor OF the lavatofy, ~ ne s
a s5-calibre revolver. He died in the am
bulance on the way to the hospital Wnn
vas Is years old and leaves family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

den 'eapins out of the flames on the
opening of the firebox. His eyebrows
were burned away and his whole face
biistered. His injuries were treated by
Or. Wyman on his arrival at SkOwhe-
gan and he is now comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
HE MEANS SCOTS

Your doctor says you must
take cod liver oil. Probably he
means SCOTS Emulsion be-
cause you cannot take the
clear oil; no one can take the
cleak oil who needs cod liver
oil. The doctor understands
that and doubtless means
SCOTS Emulsion of cod liver
Ioil which everybody can take
because it is emulsi6ed and
prepared so that it can be
very easily digested by the
most sensitive stomach. Most
everybody likes it.
ws1isend you sample frea
SCOTT BOVINE. ~ Pearl Street asw YesL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

Numerous wild pheasants have lately
been seen in the southern part OF the
city. They are in the woods and fields,
and some have come into Genesee VAL
ley Park. Some years ago these birds
WERE introduced into this section Of the
country by persons ut Geneseo. As the
male birds are great fighters, the weak
er ones have heen driven outward from
the vicinity OF Genesee. These birds
are strictly projected by law. there be-
ing no open season Cor them. and q fine
OF $25 peing provided for the shooting
Of one OF them Rochester On. ID Post
Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
Basketball.

Two games of basketball We're played
At Fairfield Opera house. Tuesday even
ing. one between The Fairfield locals ana
the NVilliston Seminary team OF Boston
and the Other between the Fairfield High
school and the ShOwEcgan i.IGh Sc4"oi;
rh. games optneo with the HiSh srilooi
tesni:. ON ;hc ruur. The games started IN
with a rush and go0u pace Was Kept W.
Fairfield winning Ivy the score of 10 ).
as they call themselves. took the iioH?.
i'n"lan OF the local tenn. thew The tlrSt
goal He also threw another one an til,
.,r,t mai. auu Flood thrt W enc. The cn''
of tin. nrst half found the score standing
II to II.
There was a good crowd present, hnt
withStapding the very tniHVC!ahit WeltH
rr \ social dance followed with MUSE
by J. cksun'S orchestra.
WiIIiStou won from Fairfield, - to II
IL IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

Deputy Insurance Commissioner 3
NJ Fletcher has been in town FOR the
ast day or two investigating the cause
Of the Coburn hall fire. Several WIZ
nesses were examined, but little cell
mite information could be ascertaineo
and il is likely that the fire will always
remain a mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
Pomroy-SpauIdinl.

Wallace l.. Pomroy and Miss Hattia
SpGulGing were united in marriage. on
, 'hriStpas eve. at the residence OF Kew.
A. j. Dodge, who performed the cere-
IRONY. MI. Pomroy is the popular lead
,r of Pomroys orchestra, and the
Nouth of the city by whom he is known
join in wishing the happy couple pros
;t-tDuS future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

There was a college dance Mon
dow evening. in Milburn hall. The col
lege boys were at home for the nohoa!s
m force and the affair was planned IN
their honor. 1t was one of the prettiest
social functions of the year. ABOUT ID
counlcs were present and there was
nothing to mar the informal merriifei,'
AZ the evening. Music was by Vlgue
orchestra,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

The Berlin correspondent Of the
London Standard reports an interest
ing legal tangle for owners of motor
cars in Germany. According to law
PASSED in 1901. motorist can be
punished for allowing his car to give
off too great smell of benzine. A
German automobilist was fined for this
offense recently, and appealed to a
higher court. 1t has now been decided
that punishment for such an offense
can only be melted out when the smell
of the benzine is so great as to force
passersby to take to another road than
that used by the automobilist in ques-
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

The action brought against PONCE
man w. r. Clifford by George T.. Pres
colt. Monday. for assault ana battery
has been settled and the writ Will not
he entered,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
NO FOUL PLAY.
Mayer Now Supposed to Have Com
mitted Suicide.

New Haven. Ce.. Dec. 21.-After inves-
tigating the death of Anton Mayer. aged
70. a baker. who lived in the village of
East River, near Guilford. Coroner Mix.
today. decided that there was not sufii-
Gent evidence to indicate foul play. A
Mrs Nurz. who has been housekeeper for
Mayer and who had been held as wit
ress in the case. was ordered released
from custody.
Mayer died. last Wednesday. of bullet
wound near the heart. 1t is now believed
that he was Respondent and committed
Sliicile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

Nellie Tracy. child of about three
years of age, died at the home of her
parents, VIII" live in the @. 0. Brown
block or Main street. of measles. after
an illness of but a few days A prayer
was held at the house. Monday. and the
remains were taken to the former home
of the parents for interment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

MISS Cora Emery entertained at a
christmas dinner, Sunday. Judson Hig-
gins and daughter. Miss Gertrude Higgins.
ahd Mr.. and Mrs. H. b. Higgins of AL
bion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

John Towne of Portland. agent o'
the American Bridge Co., was IN to"i''
Tuesday. settling the bridge contract
with the selectmen. The work ran soi,ie
DAYS beyond the contract time anu t',e
amount due the company is not luiis
adjusted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

Mrs. +. E Vickery and two daughters
Helen and Hazel, have been spending a
lew days at the home of her parents in
Old Town. Mrs. Vickery returned. Mon
daY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28

The Baptist Sunday school were given
supper, Monday evening. by the MEM
bers of the church and society. which
was reported as a very ENJOYABLE time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
BURNED ALIVE.
Lamp ExpIodes and Jennie Fountain
Meets Death in West End.

Boston. Dec 27-Firenen who entered
West End section of the city. tonightf
found the body Of Jenrie Fountain q coH
nyed woman IS years old The explosioe
If an oil lamp had set ire to her clot n
and burned her alive Inc PlSlStsS u-
age was slight.