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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
SAGADAHOC
BOWDOiNHAM.

BOWDOINHAM RIDGE.-A very
merry Christmas was passed at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. ii. Cobb, Mon
day. Sixteen partoOk of a bountiful
dinner In the evening all were pleas
antly entertained by music. charadcs.
recitatiOns and dialogues. after which
the many presents were distributed
from the tree. Among the out of town
guests present We're: 4. Il. Starbird.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Mariner and
family Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Starbird and
family Of BoWdoin: Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Card West Bowdoin; Jesse Winslow
Miss Jennie McFawn and Miss Starbird
of Brunswick, Cleveland Mariner Of
Boston and c. f.. Bowen of Richmond
who entertained with many Srapho-
phone selections.
+. d. Cornish is very busy, with his
portable gasoline engine. saving lum-
Der for the many farmers.
Mrs. Mary SHELTON is passing the
winter at c. L. Lancaster's.
This fall Mr.. A. *. p. Sparks 50 years
Of age has cut and titt1! for the stove
ten cords of wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29

Zig ut years ago three young English
university men decided to start a laun-
dry that should be model in its proc
esses and work. and they succeeded.
Recently they opened an exhibition Of
their achievements in Bond street
where It is hoped it will make a proper
impression upon the Smart" London
women who have been sending their.
lingerie and laces to Paris TO be dealt
with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
Clear the Way.

The mission of Early Risers', is TO
clear the way and give Nature full sway
These famous little pills rid the stomach
and bowels of all putrid matter thus re-
moving the causes of headache, consti-
patton, sallow complexion. etc. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers never grippe or sick
en-. 4 safe. pleasant. perfect pill. Mack
Hamilton, hotel clerk at Valley city, y.
D.. SAYS. Two bottles of these Famous
Little Fills cured me OF chronic constlDe
ton" Sold by Bowditch. Webster L &C
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29

daughters mourn her death. Funeral ser
vices Tuesday at her late residence, Rev.
Nlr. Rouilard Of Bath officiating.
Christmas was very quiet in town
There was only one public tree. at the
lower Methodist church.
+. II. Swift and son of Arrowsc spent
the Sabbath in town.
"A party of twelve enjoyed Mrs Harvey
=. liathCrnc's hospitality, Christmas Day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
WEST GARDINER.

The entertainment and Christmas
tree at Grange hall was the center of
attraction Monday evening. The pro-
sramme included a well selected variety
ana was carried out to the satisfaction
OF all by the scholars ot the Browns
Cornor, Lincoln ana Washington
districts. The entertainment COM
menced by the repeating of the Lord S
prayer in chorus and the singing of =
Christmas Carol. followed by recita-
tons, speaking and dialogue. Miss
Theola Horn and Miss Ella Bachelor
rendered some very fine instrumental
music. pantOmime which was pre-
s"ntod by Miss Verna Spear and Miss
jessie Fucker entitled Jesus Lover of
MY Soul Was certainly very beautiful
ana pleasing. The tree which was
laden with good things was unloaded
Tor the benefit and amusement of the
little ones. This is the time of year
When we can all do something at any
rate TO make others happier even those
VINO cannot give in substance can spare
tline and trouble; and there are kindly
words and deeds and thoughts more
precious than gifts and equally pleasant
poth to those who give and those who
take. Credit and thanks are due to
MIS-. Flora Horn and others who labor
"' 10 make this Christmas gathering
ohe TO be long and affectionately re-
membcred.
rev. Osborne Hoffman, pastor of the
friends church, who conducted relig-
.ous services at Grange hall two weeks
ago VIII hold services at the same
paee next Sunday. Mr.. Hoffman is a
.y able and pleasant speaker and
noins the closest attention of his con-
segation. Everyone is invited and it
hoped that Il large audience will
sieet him next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
CHELSEA.

r,o Christmas tree and concert given
.. tho chapel, Monday evening, was
,,,ite \ success and greatly enjoyed by
,be large number present. II. Z. Law
'.a,,co nresiGed and the children enter
.ai,od with the following numbers in
torenerstd with monograph selections
Y NJ. Hemenway: Remarks by p.
II,,,o.. recitations, May Caldwell and
nevis Thompson; song, merry Christ
~ Rells": recitations, Ray Adams,
,Tan GILLESPIE, Stella Swift; dialogue,
"a pan that Failed" Owen Webb and
Percy Morgan; remarks, II. Z. Law
ronce. selections on the monograph;
,acitations. Otis Katon, Lucy Hayes,
E.ucene Gillespie, Lizzie McGurSin,
Enroll Thompson; monograph selec-
tion: readings, May McGurgin, Muriel
Dougiass, Tilla Lawrence. George Cor
hin. Will Lawrence; monograph selec-
,ions Santa Claus at this Juncture
made his appearance to the delight of
tho children and grown ups as well.
Tho two heavily laden trees were soon
stripped of their burden every one be-
INC generously remembered by the good
old gentleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. Dorr had family
reunion and Christmas tree and most
ENJOYABLE time. Among the gifts were
two tons of coal from their children,
and A dinner set and Morris chair to
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dorr who were re-
Gently married.
MIR. and Mrs. George Morgan and son
and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Corbin enjoyed a
christmas tree with Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Morgan of Randolph.
Mr. and Mrs. John Libby of Sheep
scot spent Christmas with their
brother E. II. Libby.
Miss EnZa Green and Arthur Law
renee of East Pittston were callers in
town, Christmas.
Miss Rebecca Thomas of Gardiner is
the guest of MIR. and Mrs. H. A. Giles
pie.
MI. and Mrs R. V. Morgan and chill
dren spent Christmas at Mrs. Morgan's
old home, Whitefield.
VIM. S. Chase has been drawn to
serve on the jury at the January term
of the Superior court.
A social gathering was held at Mr..
and Mrs. John D. Collins in honor of
their guest, Mr.. Cain, who is visiting
his son james Cain. A very pleasant
evening was passed.
Patrick Hayes and Master Earle
spent Christmas at home and attended
the Christmas tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
THE MAINE GRANGE,
Maine State Grange Officers.

State Master.
Obadiah Gardner. Rockland.
State OyerSeer.
Boyden Bcarce, Last Eddington.
State Lecturer.
w. j. Thompson, South China.
State Secretary,
e. II. Libby, Auburn, K. F. D. 4.
Executive Committee.
Obadiah Gardner. Rcckland.
Ell. Libby. Auburn.
X. II. Leavitt. How's Corner.
Columbus Havford, Maysviilc. Ctr.
S. +. Sweetsir. New Gloucester.
John Dority. East Blue Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
One Minute Cough Cure.

Don't drug the stomach to cure q cough
One Minute Cough Cure cuts the mucous.
draws the infammat ton out of the throat
lungs and bronchial tubes, heals, soothes
and cures. quick cure for Group and
Nhooping Cough. Sold by Bowditch-
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29

was well attended and the children's reel,
.ltlcns showed marked ability. while the
10 was very prettily decorated with
presents from st. Nick.
Charles Piper. the tax collector, Of Ben
toii, is confined to the house on account
of illness.
| Misses Mildred and Mira Piper visited
'ieir auhts In Fairfield, Christmas Day.
Guy Kennedy recently went on a bust
Mss Trip to massachusetts, Rhode Island
and Connecticut.
WINDsoRvlLLE.
u. II. Swift has gone to Alma to work in
CieaXe and Jerry Colby were at home
| over Christmas '-oi'
s, Clarence Hallett of Augusta was the
guest OF friends in this place recently.
Iva Emmons Bowman visited har
| mother last Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Lila Preble. who for the past few
eIhS mas been with her sister, Mrs l.,
N NJ, Iiisler, has returned to her position in
Massachusetts.
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Doe went to Gardi-
her on business last Saturday
Wesley Albee OF Augusta was at his
iohe christmas. He carried back IL fine
Iot OIL plckeIel and perch that he Caught
While here.
Mrs. Sylvia s. Watt of Union is visit
ing her old friend, Mrs. Carrie Watson
Doe.
Miss Sadie Brown. who has been enjoy
ing vacation at her home in Palermo
French'S.
Miss Florence McGown, who has been
working in Lynn, Mass, is spending a
much needed vacation with her mother,
Mrs. Fannie McGown
Miss Hattie Bailey has returned to An
Susta, after passing Christmas with her
parents.
There is quite good supply of apple
barrels being said at present
christmas night called out a good
crowd at l.. B. French's hop about 40
couples enjoying the pleasure of Il dance
This was the last Mr. French will have
this season.
Exile Folway, who passed a few days
with the Misses Averil and Helena Pink
nam. has returned to her home in Bing-
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Snyder visited Sun
day at the home of Mrs. Snyder's daueh-
ter, Mrs. Lila Wingood.
READFIELD.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. Wells passed Christ
mas with their daughter, Mrs. NJ c. Joy
of Winthrop.
Frank Wills has engaged Mrs. D.
Brown of Winthrop to do his work for
the winter
Miss Maud and Lizzie Jacobs have re.
turned 10 Augusta, after passing the holt
days here.
Mrs. Roxie Smith is in Wayne visiting
her daughter, Mrs. A. Harrington.
Mrs. Lizzie Atkinson is passing a few
weeks at the home of Mrs. G. c. Jacobs
Joseph Cowan is suffering with an alb
cess in his throat.
D. p. Merriman and Eli Merriman
Went to Lewiston, Monday, to spend the
day with Mrs. D. D. Merriman who is
still at the Hospital with Il broken
shoulder Mrs Merriman is reported to
be getting along well.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Smith was in Winthrop
Sunday, calling on relatives.
CHURCH HILL.
MI. and Mrs. Everett Cunningham
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs
Judson Robbins.
Chas. Mosher and Amos Cunning
ham are hauling logs for B. NJ. Cross.
f. B. Stackpole has put a furnace
and bath room into his house.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. F. Foster attended
State Grange at Bangor last week.
Mrs. Frank Became is visiting her sis
ter i'll Boston.
Mrs. Robert Madden of Windsor is
visiting Mrs. Bert Foster.
Miss Maria Smith of Watervlile spent
Christmas with relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
EAST READFIELD.

Several families in this place con-
tinue the custom OF having Christmas
trees for the benefit and pleasure of
the children and evidently the older
members of the family are as interested
as the little ones.
At the home of c. II. and A. A.
Gordon relatives and nearby neighbors
were invited Saturday evening to assist
in gathering the gifts from well
laden tree, that would not have been
out of place in church. so many choice
presents did it bear. Winnie the
daughter of A. \. Gordon. received %
nice gifts and others were generously
remembered L. o. Dudley and family
were present. also Mrs. Kate Dudley
and MIR. and Mrs. Bert E. Mace.
Mrs. Ada Berry entertained her child
rem and grandchildren Sunday. There
were present: Mr.. Roscoe Berry and
family of Winthrop, Mr.. Higgins and
family of Oakland. Elmer and Eugene
Berry and Miss Edna Berry of this
place.
A liberal supply of choice and suitable
gifts were exchanged at this family
gathering.
At the home of c. A. Mace Monday
besides Mr.. and Mrs. Mace and w. 7.
Mace and family there were present as
guests Mr. and Mrs. Albert f. Mace,
Mrs II. J. Holmes and c. c. Morrill,.
Mrs. c. c. Morrill, and Miss Emma
Mace were guests of their sister, Mrs.
w. u. Haines, Waterville, Christmas
day.
Mr.. Irwin Howes of Palmyra. eldest
son of Mrs. Susan Dudley Howes. form
erly Of this place. suffered Shock of
paralysis of the left side recently and
was helpless for some time, but later is
reported to be able to walk and use his
hand to some extent.
There was well laden Christmas
tree at the home of Mrs. G. A. ClOugh
Monday evening and many valuable
Christmas gifts were distributed. n. S.
Luce and family were present. w. I.
Mace and family, Mr.. and Mrs. c. l..
Clough. Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Butler
and several neishbors we're guests.
Mrs. Clough. although in feeble health.
enjoyed the occasion as heartily as in
former wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
BOWDOIN.

Miss Helen Adams who is attending
Bates College, has returned home for
a four weeks vacation.
Miss Edith COMBS of Lewiston.
spent Christmas with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. G.. l.. CoombS
Robert Brown is spending a few days
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. a. NJ
Brown.
Mrs. Elisha Doyle who has been
working for Mrs. Fred Roberts has re-
turned home.
Miss Nettic Bukcr who has been
visiting friends i'll Auburn the past
week has returned homo.
Perl West has been visiting relatives
i'll West sumner ;nd adjoining towns.
Mr. aud Mrs. Dennis Small were in
town. Tuesday.
The many friends Of Joseph Tarr are
sorry to learn Of his i'll health
1t is understood Diana Small has soll
her farm.
Miss Flora Bickford has gone to Bath
to work
There will be a Watch-night meeting
mt the Judah Small schoolhOusc, sun
DAY evening. Dec. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
SOMERSET.
SMITHEIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols and little
daughter, Elsie were ut home over
Sunday and Christmas.
Frank Bicllford ana family passed
Monday with their daughter in Wins
low.
MIR. Moshcr and Mr.. Boynton of Nor
lidgcwocE attended the meeting here
SUNDAY. There will be services here
every Sabbath at 2. NJ. until further
notice.
William Ellis closed Il successful
term of school here last week. The
prizes offered for the highest rank in
spelling were won by Mildred Bicl-
ford and Vernon Warren, each re-
ccivinS Il nice book.
The travelling is excellent. Those
who cut their wood early find The
present Il good time to draw it to the
door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
MERCER.

G. $. Morse. had caller last week.
tAHt came and went very unexpectedly
and was very unWclcomc as il came in
through one large pane OF glass and out
through another. It was a partridge.
R"v. NJ. Southland will preach next
Sabbath.
Rev Mr.. Ecmic was presented with
a gold chain for Christmas from his
friends in Mercer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29

Journal want ads tell
your story directly to .
'~rse and appreciative as
sembiy for the sole pur..
pose Of learnin~ your nssds
and cesircA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
ROM E.

The Christmas tree and school exhibit
ton ut LittlefieldS Hall Saturday night
proved n success. There was a full house
The exhibition was given by Mrs. Lottle
Brown for the benefit of the pupils she
taught in the Morrill, district. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Tableau. "Haralding the approach of
Recitation. "a Tiny Tot" Stella Farnham
words of Welcome" Elsie Nichols
christmas has Come" Violet Farnham
Dialogue, 1.-TWO Kinds of Fun"
Irwin Stevens and Cecil White
Tableau. "Nobody's Child"
Reading. "Aun5 Jemima's Courtshlp,
Recitation, Forty Years Ago"
Dialogue. "After School WHAT
Lotto p. Brown, Lula Morrill, stella
Blaisdell, Nellie Tracy, Angie Foster
and Mildred Nickerson
Nv 49, ~ Angie Foster
Dialogue. True Bravery"
Angie Foster and Herman MOrrlll
Tableau. "A Soldier boy and girl.
Recitation, "Grandpa's Aversion to to
slang" Leland Blaisdell
Dialogue st Christmas Time III
Angie Foster, Mildred Nickerson, Lula
Morrill,. Iottie p Brown. Nellie Tracy
and Stella Blaisdell.
Recitation. Song of the all wool shirt -,
Herman Morrill,
Tableau. "A Soldiers Proposal"
skate; Stella Blaisdell
Dialogue. keeping the Birthday"
Mildred Nickerson and irwin stevens
TablealI. This dagger shall avcnge me.
Recitation. The wife hunting DEACON,
Irwin Stevens
Dialogue "A drama of three mornings ;sao,
Lcttie Brown, Stella i5ltlSdeii
Tablea1. Dressed for the Party.
i'e'i'"''''' Stella Blaisdell
Dialogue, "OnIy Coonirg. ,,
Leland Blaisdell and ReNloru Moi III
! D ipIosu "A slight Misunderstanding,
h'i+'' Nellie Tracy and Leland Blaisdeli
Recitation, When Emma spectssI or nGr
beau" Luln
Dialogue. Labor Song. ,,u5,oa
ReXford Morrill, Nellie Tracy, Mii1teu
Nicltcrson. Herman Morrill,. Angie Eos,
ter. Lula Morrill,. Cecii " nue.
Blaisdell. Stella Bla1sden 49,.
"heh Aa'''''i'' "'9 : Violet Farnham
Dialogue, Watching for Santa CLAUS, .,,,
Irwin Stevens and Herman LNorriii
Reading "A Yankee III i1 Rexford Morrill,
Dialogue. -Four Celebrated CharaetGrs
Angie Foster. Stella Blaisdell, Mildred
Nickerson, Lula MorIlll:
Recitation. AUNT Mary,
Tablcau. Wedding.
Dialogue. ''The Family Jar. .r CT,
Nellie Tracy, Rexford Morrill,, Cecii
White and Lula Morrill,;
Tableau. NO Deception Now;
DiaIoguc. RED Riding Hood.
Lula Morrill,. Mildred Nickerson. Ang,S
Foster. Rexford Morrill,, irwin Stevens
r aha Where is your boy tonight"
Reci'ation' |''eu''' Mildred Nickerson
BENTON.
MIR. and Mrs. viii Rowe OF PeJepSvGg r
spent Christmas with her parents NJ
and Mrs. S. II. Abbott.
Mrs. Bradlee and daughters. Misses
Eleanor and Ruth, of Waterville, are the
guests of Mrs. J. 3. Colcord.
On account of the death of Mrs, Eames
If Benton Falls. no Christmas tree wIs
held in that place. The Christmas tree -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
WOOlWICH.

Slcishns is fine and lumbermcn are en-
joy:ng the shedding.
Mr.. ana Mrs. George Howe aro occupy
ing the Jordan home this winter
Mrs. Blanche.
Mrs. Lewis Wright PASSED away Dec.
.tlh after q long period OF rn1r health,
\ husband ard three sons and three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
WEST BOWDOIN.

Tsaac Allen Of Lisbon Falls is in town
for a few days.
A very intoro sting Christmas entertain
ment was given al the North Church
Saturday ev"Eing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Lcvett and two
children Of BoWdOinham, called on Mrs.
Isaac Holbrook Sunday
c. II. Allen and Isaac c. Holbrook hav.,
gone to Pennington. where tncs- will be
engaged for few weeks in getting lurn-
her for rolls for the Lewiston bleachery.
Miss Static Allen visited Miss Elsie
P1.ltt Sntr1rdnN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
PALMYRA.

a Christmas tree with appropriate excr-
ciS' ana %non Htt"ndanc" was held at
Union church, Monday evening.
Miss Iva Fitzgerald returned Monday to
her work in Winsl0W. after 4 visit over
Sunday with her parents.
Several Of our towns people are ii
SkrwhcGan. rs witnesses in the ccolbratcd
br.dE" case. Palmyra -. Pittsii"!d
Miss Meredith Maxficld is homo from
Maine Central institute, Pittsfield. for
holiday visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. s Emerson and Rcna
Emerson We're in Pittsfield. Monday
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Hanson called Oh
friends Tuesday.
Mrs. Clara Dearborn Of Bangor is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. L. z. Dearborn for q
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29
WEST CHELSEA.

A Christmas party was given at the
schoolhouse on Saturday evening, Dec
%, by the Sunday school connected with
school district No. 6, under the able man
agement of our worthy superint endent
Mrs. Eugene Brown. The following pro-
gram was rendered: Opening carol-"Joy
to the World" school; Opening Address,
Georgia Jones; Santa Claus Substitute. I"
Ray Church; 1.-THE Christmas Secret
Marion Jones; ''Sing a Song of Christ
mas" Marchia Robbins; solo-'"To the
Town of Bethlehem" Marjorie Fairbroth-
er; solo and chorus-"Ring the Christmas
in school; dialogue-"A Dollars Worth
of Fun" Ray Church, George Fairbroth-
err, Charlie Rouse; Little STAR Ircna
Winter: "Manhood's Prime George
Fairbrother; Christmas ol-"Beautifu
Season." school; Holiday Acrostic," nine
scholars; Grandma Perkins, Marjorie
Fairbrother: "All Nations lin costume)
Laura Winter: America" congregation;
tableau-"Santa Claus and His Christ
mas Fairies" Santa Claus. distribution OF
gifts. The program was interspersed with
violin selections by Melville Fairbrother
with organ Accomplishments. The Christ
mas tree was very prolific, supplying
about everyone with presents. Melville
Malloy made capital Santa Claus and
was ably assisted by his fairies. On the
whole the occasion was a complete sue
cess, giving satisfaction to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-29

The following figures, showing ych.+
can be made on poultry, We're pivo,,
your correspondent by Milton smear
whose farm is located lust over ~
Manchester line on the Benson road
From June /. 1905, to Dec 1oo5 NJ.
Spear sold from II hens eggs 70 ~
amount of 1927, with a NET nro6t -
$109.6S. vi
Mrs. Nellie Wentworth and Ida Tib-
oetts spent Christmas With friends II
Greene. -
MRS. Harriet Snow of Springfield ;s
Visiting her son, Hon. Reuben L. Snow
VIM. P. Haskell spent Christmas .+
manchester with his daughter Mrs
James Collins
WEST SIDNEY.
Mrs. Davis, and her daughter NIrs
Ephraim Ballad called on Mrs Abhie
j. Davis last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henderson who
have been in Gardiner for a few weeks
are now with their grandson. Clarence
Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wyman went to
belgrade Sunday to visit their daueh-
ter, Mrs. Eugene Whitney.
Miss Josephene Wyman Of Cam
bridge. Mass, is home for the holiday
vacation.
Reuel Robinson returned last week
from Providence r. l., where he has
been visiting his cousin Mrs. Anna
Nichols.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Scribner spent
Christmas in Augusta with Mr.. Scrib-
ner's parents.
Clyde Reynolds and family of Bel
grade have moved to Augusta and will
occupy the house belonging to his
mother Mrs. Ella Doyle. Mrs. DOYLE
plans spending the winter with
her daughter. Mrs. Annie Kenny who
resides in Tilton, New Hampshire.
Clarence Freeman and family of
Augusta spent last week with Mrs.
Laura Freeman.
The Christmas tree and entertain
ment given at the Baptist church.
Monday evening WAS enjoyed by a
large audience. The house was pret-
tily decorated and the trees were fill
ed with nearly every gift to delight the
hearts Of the little ones. Much credit
is due the children for the able manner
in which they took their parts, and
thanks are extended to all parents and
friends who so kindly helped in making
the exercises a success.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-09

The man at the switch may 90! So
reads the order of tue railroad officials
IN the light of the invention known as
the "eleetro-automied block signal" The
Lackawanna railway management is in.
stalling the device, which Is declared
practically infallible." II does away
with the man in the signal tower where
signals and switches were dependent on
MN. The man was safe, he was trusted.
he was sober. he was faithful as a shep
herd-dog guarding his flock. backed by
the human intelligence that is beyond
brute imitation; but he wasn't ma
chine and if-ah, that 'if'! How many
engineers darting through network of
tracks amidst a sky of white and col.
ored globes have silently asked them
selves, as their eye settled upon the one
determinate signal, SIS it O. K."? And
We are told that the last chance of a
signal man closing his tired ewes in
sleep or falling suddenly dead from
heart failure is past, and that the in |
visible, powerful electric current will |
do the work more faithfully. Presum.
ably, too, it viii be cheaper And an
other improvement in interurban tran.
it has come to stay.