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The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

Samantha, widow Of the late Ria Kittredge,
died at her home on Congress street Sunday at
$50 p. m. Of organic heart disease. She was q
native of Pen Yam, N. Y, and her maiden name
was Ellis. After her marriage with Mr.. Kit
tredge they moved to Wisconsin, but soon after
came to Belfast and for many years conducted
a dry and fancy goods store here, both retiring
about years ago, when the store was located
in the Howes block on Main street. She was
the last of her fathers family and is survived
by two daughters, Miss Elizabeth A. of Los
Angeles, Calf, and Miss Ara of this city. The
deceased was devoted to her home and its in
terests, was of a retiring disposition and
refined manner. She was n years of age. The
funeral took place at her late home Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ash
lev A. Smith of the Universalist church. The
bearers were John Waterman, Alvah Redman
Horace W. Pitcher and Moses w. Rich.
William Henry Anderson, son of Governor
Hugh J. Anderson, died in Portland, Decem-
Der 26th He was born in this city " years
ago and had distinguished career, of which a
full sketch will be given in our next ISSUE
The funeral was held in Portland Monday
afternoon. The pallbearers were ex-Gov.
Selden Conner of Augusta, Maj. Henry S. Bur-
rage of Togus, Fritz H. Jordan and Maj.
Charles H. Boyd of Portland and DR.. Alfred
Mitchell of Brunswick. The Rev. John c.
Perkins officiated There was a large atten-
dance of members of the Loyal Legion and
others from various parts of the State.
Julia S., wife of Captain Claude M. Gilley,
keeper of Negro Island light died in Camden
December 22nd at the home of her daughter,
Mrs William Richards. She was ga years of
age. Mrs. Gilley was spending few days
with her daughter and was stricken with
paralysis while shopping. Besides husband
She leaves to mourn their loss three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Annie Anderson and Mrs William
Richards of Camden, and Mrs. Edwin Watson
of Rockport; also two sons, Roy of Camden,
and Harry of Los Angles, Calf. Mrs. Gilley
was woman of quiet, unassuming manners,
devoted wife and mother, and the deep sym
pathy of all is rendered to the family in their
sorrow.
Thomas Hadigan, formerly of Wnterport,
died December 18th, in Barre, VT He is sur
vived by his wife, father, two sons and
daughter; brother Michael, of Winterport,
and two sisters, Miss Mary Hadigan of Bangor,
and Mrs Joseph Hughes of Winterport. The
remains were taken to Winterport for inter-
ment and the funeral was held Monday after
noon at o'clock in St. Gabrieps church.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31
The Speakership Contest Over.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 29. Representatlvee
Howard Davies of Yarmouth today announced
his withdrawal from the contest for speaker OF
the Maine house of representatives. This left
the field clear to Representative George "
Weeks of Fairfield, his only opponent
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

The sane and safe newspapers OF the
country approve of the sentence OF Com
pers and his associates, as do all law
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

Mrs. George Wilson of Portland, who IN n
spected Grover Circle, No. II, Ladies y. "A: N.
at Frveburg. last week said she chad never
seen the work better exemplifed than by. this
Circle. She considered the work perfect perfect:
This was very complimentary to the retiring
president, Mrs. W. R. Tarbox.-Whlte Noun
tain RenOrter
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

Word has been received at Vinalhaven from
Eureka, Calf, announcing the death Decem-
Der 9Th, of Elmira (Arey.) widow Of the late
Mark Calderwood, at the home OF her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Ed. Ruscoe. She was 81 yeafsso1
age.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31
Card of Thanks.
King is Found Guilty.

posroN December 20. Cardenio F. King,
h-nIer CHARGED with the larceny of more than
coz N0n from investors, was tonight, found
rnitv on II counts, and not guilty on four &C,
COUNT u by a jury in the Superior criminal
Count TIE Jury rendered its verdict few
minutes before midnight. having been out since
late in the afternoon.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

The December number of The Indus
trial Journal contains very interesting
and beautifully illustrated article on Fort
Kent. locality in Northern Maine rich
in historical interest. 1t has great water
power possibilities, is an important sup
ply center for lumber operators, and
was the home of the late Major William
Dickey, who long bore the title of the
Duke of Fort Kent.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

The Rockland Opinion says Of the re-
port of the Tax Commission: Every
citizen should read the full report and do
his own thinking. No more important
question is before our people or can ever
be presented, and none can afford to
treat it lightly or render snap Judg-
ment." That of course is the proper
thing to do. The tax problem is diff
cult one to solve and it is not probable
that it will ever be solved to the salts
faction of every one; but it is hoped that
the legislature may make some progress
Toward an equitable adjustment OF tax
alton.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

The fact that during a year of depres-
sion in the shipping trade Maine should
have launched IA, 900 tons is reassurrlng
as to revival of shipbuilding In the near
future. The tonnage put af1oat was
only 1900 tons less than in 1907, while
exceeding that of the years 1865. Coal
freights were lower the past season than
ever before and many of the big schoon-
els we're Idle for weeks at time.
Another fact to be taken into considera-
ton is that the old-time coastlng vessels
are going out of existence by disaster or
decay, and something must take their
place in carrying to ports which the big
schooners built in recent years cannot
enter. No ships or banks have been
built in Maine in recent years and no
briggs since 1888.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31
With this issue The Republican Journal
completes its 80th year and volume.

The founder of the first English penny
newspaper is dead; but he lived to see
the development of the American comic
supplement Boston Budget.
And that may have shortened his life.
The Panama bonds were subscribed
twice over, and recent sales were at an
average of S102. 436; and as they bear
only 2per cent interest it would indicate
that there is plenty Of idle money, which
its possessors do not see fit to perma-
nenty invest in the many wild cat
schemes which gather in the dollars OF
people who can i'll afford to lose them.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

Maine apple growers Will be interested
in the proceedings at recent session Oh
the Nova Scotia Fruit Association. 1t
appears that there are thirty model Or
chards in this province, over which the
government has supervision for ten
wears. and two additional orchards are to
De planted next year. A resolution was
passed expressing appreciation OF the
model orchard and asking that the gov
eminent supervision be continued beyond
the ten-year term. One speaker said
that Nova Scotia had lost about S25, 600
by picking apples too green this year,
and $40, 900 by using the small barrel.
He thought it was better to pay reason
able price for cold storage than to have
other storage free, and said that "apples
should not be sold abroad on commission,
but buyers should come to our ware
houses and purchase" A discussion fol-
lowed and resolution was passed asking
for uniform Canadian barrel, according
to the decision of the Ottawa conference
IN 1906
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

SUBSCRIPTION TERMs-In advance, $500 a
year; S10O for six months; SO cents for three
months.
ADVERTISING TERMS-For one square, one
inch length in column, so cents for one week
and Is cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

Turf, Farm and Home of Watervllle
N commenting recently on the potato
growing industry of Central Maine sug-
gested that starch factories were a nee
essary adjunct to the business. There is
already move in that direction. The
Central Maine Potato Starch Company is
preparing 10 erect a large potato house
in Dexter in tie spring and one of the
promoters is now receiving subscriptions
for stock among business men and farm
4arS
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

Some judges are inclined to value the
advertisement given the New ork World
bv the Presidents message as high as
million dollars. And it didn't cost Joseph
Pulitzer a cent. Portland Argus.
Possibly not in money; but the publ
cation of Infamous libels'' and wicked
SANDERS, as they were fifty termed by
President Roosevelt, should cost some
thing in loss of reputation to the news
paper and its proprietor.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

n|AnA1i' "a ii'0 Business Manager.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-31

The remains of W. Eugene Parker, who died
Belfast, his former home, last week and
placed in the receiving tomb until spring,
when they will be laid beside his father, the
late Henry S. Parker, former Belfast resi-
dent Eugene Parker is well remembered In
Belfast and is a cousin of S. A. Parker of this
city He is survived by his mother and one
son.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
ORR BUSINESS GUIDE.

directory for those wishing tn sd-
.,sss Of auy Of the following business
neu Of Provo
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

Then meant endless work; for months the needles
flashed in the busy housewives hands, gift then
almost invariably handmade.
Preparations for Christmas In antebelum days gener
ally began early in September, when milady paid her
semiannual visit the city town and there
laid In her supplies Groceries purchased by the
Wholesale staples for the field hands and all the deli
the market afforded for the great house and the
horde of guests who TO invade It.
visit the dry goods stores resulted in the pur.
chase cloths coons hannes and silks by the bolts.
OF course materials for fancy work purchased In
large quantities. for every southenborn spent
Xare Ianulenls at work Of this sort Arriving home
the fall campaign was mapped out EVERY pr1rrurrur-
boosted OF half dozen women and girls among
the slaves, who designated themselves by the proud
titles seamsters." Each day the "seamsters would
come to the apart In the manor house for sew
ing and under the watchfu eye Of the mistress Of the
house up the Of the garments she herself had
cut Dresses for the smallest baby the plantation
as well those for the little pckaninnies hafgrown
girls young and old alike made and laid
away for Christmas Bright prints gayy checkered call
Goes and domestcs the materials generally EN-.
ployed as the negro had eye for color Garments
for the women complete those for men and boys
next taken up 80 that Christmas morning each negro
who came to the house could be assured OF returning
10 his quarter with arms laden with good clothing,
including everything from pair Of shoes that cried to
his heart delight cap. hat his
fancy elected This sewing circle generally extended
s operations over period Of two months but the work
was Invariably gotten out OF the way before December
l. for the three weeks just prior 10 Christmas busy
ones and do with the mysteries OF the welstocked
pantry
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, RH0RN7J c0oJcJlYG THE Wiley or h1lNYoM
CNl0cY 0r The M4UN1TY 6EzhZEhEH =:

.ed And the children are right For after all is 1t not
festival that we grownups participate in with the en-
thusiasm of the little folks?
Long since the shops have been stocked to their capa
CITY with TOYS and the myriad of gewgaws that go 10
attract the attention Of the millions OF shoppers VINO
hrong the streets, all bent upon one common mlsson
the making ready Christmas. visit to the lhrse
cities small towns well as TO the htte country sos
all bespeak the with which preparations TOT Chs
mas be accomplished nowadays as comp"ieu W.
those of so years ago
IL might be well to pause awhile in this moneynad
age of commercialism, when the pursuit OF the uoar 10
paramount 10 all else and go back half century or so
and recall Christmas as celebrated In the tar
Sentiment e-ror To those who knew the souh
before its broad green fields crmsoned Wtn uIc
life blood of invader and defender Christmas then was
festival long TO be remembered the climax OF patent
and arduous preparation the elimination OF months
of pansaking care yet wthal a labor OF love Ihose
we're DAYS of neverceasing Joy which fairly breahed
the shirt of Peace on earth; good will to men
christmas gin mistiss! Christmas gin marsler'
as the wards of the holding planters gathered about
the great house front porch Christmas morning was
4 greeting none could forget who beheld the upturned
and eager black faces OF the plantation help as they
came forward TO receive the traditional gift
Good old days say? Days that are gone nut tue
memories of which are green and fresh In our hearts
to-day as holly and mistletoe we are engaged IN l"
ing into wreaths for the Christmas OF today
"Christmas Before the War had the same Significance
for the children of the south II has for those OF 10
day but how much II meant to the misresses OF
those plantations where a hundred more slaves had
to be remembered than does TO the grand danes OF
TODAY who have but enter their carriages Visit the
nearest shop and there purchase whatever their ahcy
might dictate To-day little else than one OF many
shopping tours dear TO the hearts OF all "omahAnu
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

home that's nj 10 go 10 on Christmas
or any other time wouldn't have the
nerve TO go TO II as deserter, be
canaa. his folks would be respectable
and they WOUIdN'r INV ''''-
man who had run away from the army.
Then again the man who has a sort
Of hankering 10 get to his own home
must have streak OF decency in him
that wouldn't let him desert
And the fellows who just take the
holidays as a time for a lot 10 eat
wouldn't desert now, for you can't beat
a company cook on roasting turkey
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

But finally, that medicine man
stopped down scraped mp handful OF
sand, and threw II 10 the air, That
was the signal In an instant bucl's
and squaws fell on us with knives and
Guns For 90 minutes Il was hand.to-
hNndl HN0 WIN r'r--r-r-
That's when we lost our 20 men,
$50 that holiday season on Wounded
Knee creek wasn't much OF Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year sort
Of time, but take II year in and year
out, the soldier hasn't any fuss to
make about bis Christmas"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

is Its approach is heraded by the thou
sand and symbols that from babyhood have
learned love and associate with the festival OF the
nativity of Christ This festival is oyousy celebrated
in every country the globe where the enlightenng
rays OF Christianity and civilization have penetrated
Children tell that Christmas Is in the air-that II
does not require glance at the almanac hanging upon
the wall to apprise them of the near approach of sea
which to them is synonymous with feastng merry
anging of little gifts with loved and last but not
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

ronos ~ Cbrstnas green's and everywhere the Christ
mas snirIt nreyais the great open halls some so he
roic I'm proportion as to permit of fourinhand being
therein turned is set the huge Christmas tree fairly
grooming benenh its of presents for here DIS
ayed are gifts for each member Of the household guests
and house servants alike The trees OF those days how
ever we're Illuminated by myriads OF yaricoored alow
dlps since electric lights far in the dim, dim
future as many the other predictions OF that wonder
ful old prophecies Mother Shpton.
Promptly at six o'clock Christmas eve the peace
and quiet Of the great hall disturbed by the men
servants of the house they staggered In beneath the
burden OF the yule log reality the massive trunk OF
hLanIy This set upon the careIuy
pollsbed andirons and served 'bdcK Dg rur ~ -
cheerful fire of Christmas and Christmas day sup
per over members OF the household gathered around
Chestnus and popcorn brought forth the evening
was spent in roasting chesnuts popping corn and SPIN
ming Christmas yarns for the little folks, who lowered
near AS the grandfather clock chimed out the hour
of nine a hush would fall upon the family group ana
every ear was strained 10 catch the plaintiye melody
that Goaed I'm from without The Christmas serenaders
had arrived The servants Of the plantation. grouped
about the front porch the accompaniment OF banjo
would sing the old plantation melodies until invited into
the Kitchen whore liberal potations of "a 'tte drap TO
warm them up was served and each was asked 10 drink
TO the health of ole msss ole mars the little folks ana
the household guests. This closed The ceremonies Tor
christmas eve Candles passed around and warm
beds sought there dream Of Santa Claus and the
morrow and what was be found Ia the score OF stock
ings left hanging about the great open fireplace
CHRISTMAS morning breaks clear and cold The house
hold bestrs Itself early awakened by the entrance Of ne
house servants, who rush from room to room ealing
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

and baking mlnce pies We're great
eaters In the army on Christmas II
doesn't make much difference whether
we're round New York or on the
~. 1. The Islands, that Is. the
Philippines. every company Hd8 ~
holiday feast.
I'VE dld miss one Christmas dinner
I'm the Seventh cavalry, though That
was about 1880, when we had a hghl
win the Sioux on Wounded Knee
creek. The fight wasn't on Christmas
but two or three days later, although
for a week we had been expecting IT,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
FEW QUIT AT CHRISTMAS.

There are few assertions from the
army just before Christmas, and the
company commander is almost as sure
Of holding his men through the holi'
days as the Sunday school teacher Is
OF having an overlooking class until
the bespangled. candle1it tree has
been pruned OF its gifts,
A recruiting sergeant Is responsible
for the statement concerning Christ
mas and desertions.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

masters Mate was placed the piece de resistance suck
ling pig roasted whole glowing red apple grlppeo
tightly between its gstenng teeth In the center OF the
table the stately candles surrounded by bank
holly cleaning with It's scarlet berries on the side
tables of wassa the big pitchers OF port
cider plates of and fruits and sweets and plat
Of Christmas cakes Of every description; not forget
ting the yule dough- those plain but well spced thin cook
les made the ancient cakes In the form OF
human body, with Sits for the and mouth and cur
rants for the eyes Other evidences that the feastng
was continued throughout the day were contained
in the large baskets either side OF the open fire.
place filled with chestnuts the other with apples
these to be roasted at will on the glowing Goals while
In the the irons with which to nun the port
and cider.
A custom OF beauty rarely revived nowadays.
While the afternoon festivities at their height and
the hotmulled beverages were passed around toass
were freely given The guest OF honor, with glass aoft
would omen the front and from the shelter OF
the piazza toasted the fields and orchards that the
host might be assured OF successful summer ana rch
harvest Returning to the hall welptched voice would
burst forth into that deighuul old carol;
God rest YOU merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dlsmay;
For Jesus Christ, our Saviour
Was born upon this day
This carol usually closed the afternoons diversions
Chambers we're sought and siesias natched that eyes
might be bright for the browning event Of the day the
Christmas balll
The huge hallway was cleared Of its furniture and
gstenlng door until It's surface shone like mir
ror The HddGr7 lrtl lnIper of
the carriages began 10 drive up laden win the
young folk from the countryside for miles around
Round dances and square dances reels and quadriies
followed quick order until the faint streaks OF dawn
lined the horizon; then came the Virginia reel In which
old and young participated and the Christmas day had
faded into the past round Of gayees are crowded In
10 the week each replica OF the that went before
Feasne and merry. making goes on undated until New
Years day ushered In then guests depart and
once more the household takes mp It's routine
Where there il general observance Of the Christmas
holiday there you are sure Christmas spirit and
as consequence general goodfelowship For while tho
day has developed purely occasion Tor the doliy
cry gifts OF less cost good feeling prevails
because OF these gifts and as a consequence enemies
are often made friends.
Not only Is this IN America but It is true in every
country whore celebrations Of the sort are held Even
police annals point that fact for then crimes are at
minimum.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

risons at this time to get TO their
homes for the holidays" he was
asked,
No" replied the sergeant, whose
many service stripes, several OF which
had the white edging to indicate actual
field service In the islands, Indicated
that he might be relied upon as an au-
thority. Then he reasoned II this way;
you see the man who has got
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

of little gifts with loved and last but not
fat jolly old Kris Krnge and his reindeer
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RL/5cS/A

The succeeding days were ones OF
never ceasing delight TO the housewife
and her corps of well.trained cooks and
helpers Cakes by the dozen were
mixed. baked and set away; cakes the
recipes for which are priceless to-day;
pastry of every description, and inyari'
ably these were made In sufficient guam
titles to carry the family and their
score OF guests through the holiday
season, for Christmas always extended
over the New Years day. With prep
arations for Christmas complete, the
house is set In order for its influx Of
guests. The choicest linen, spiced and
snowy in It's cleanliness, is brought forth
from the great linen presses, and all
the spare beds in the house made up.
Then follows the decoration. In each
room, llyingrooms as well as bed cham
bers. blazing logs crackle upon the
hearth; windows are festooned with
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

christmas gn!" the family loving
containing the morning sip from which each supposed 70
punch bowl hed 10 the
the
beginning the gfgiving begins
among servants had all descended In
the of their stockings there to md
arrived
on the front gifts helpers had
arduous bestowed while groceries,
Christmas by the blazing plum
months
And surel Roasted turkeys roasted
housewife of long could conceive
snowy while the end front OF The
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-17
TO CALL REV.. N. J. ROSS
aa'r|sopburg nin|sle, WlM Be N.
Hted 10 Church Of Christ.
PULPIT Committee SELECTS HIN
Congregation Will Meet Sunday Morn
ing When the Call viii Be Formally
Extended to the Valley CITY Man to
Come Here to Take Up Pulpit.

When the congregation of the
Church of Christ meets for Worship
Sunday morning a successor as pas.
tor TO Rev. William b. Henderson,
who resigned to go to Martinsville
will be considered.
The pulpit committee. which has
the matter in charge, will recommend
to the congregation that an invitation
be extended Rev Minor J. Ross. of
Harrisonburs. Va, and from present
indications the decision of the COM
mittee will meet with the approval
of the church members.
Mr. Ross came to Hampton several
weeks ago and preached two sermons.
He made Il favorable impression and
is has since lx.en almost a fOregonc
that he would lie asked to
come here and take up the work just
given up by Mr.. Henderson,.
Mr. Ross is young minister He
has done good work in Harrison
burg and from reports received from
that city the HarrisOnburg church is
not going to let Mr.. Ross leave them
If they can prevent it.