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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-05-26
Would Do just as Wall.

A well known clergyman who is
very stout was having unusual diff
Guilty one morning in lacing his shoes.
MY dear, you ought to have Il
valet" remarked his wife sympathet-
ically.
"a valet?" echoed the clergyman.
"Well, my dear, If I had valley
where l now have a mountain 1t would
answer. Ladies' Home Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-05-26
She Doesn't Ask,

"Does your wife ask you for things
she knows you cannot afford?
"Shc hasn't asked me for n thing
since we were married"
Great How do you manage itT'
"When she wants a thing she does
not ask me; she tells me. Houston
Post
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-05-26

"Tet me caution you. about one
thing" said the alert sister OF the
prospective groom.
"Well?"
"When the bishop asks you If you
take this woman to be your welded
wife, please don't say there's no truth
in the or"-Louisville Courier
Journal
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-05-26

81 started out on the theory that the
world had an opening for me, and ]
went to find 1t"
"nid you find it?"
4, "Oh. yes; I'm In hole"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-05-26
4 eoisIation,

Mrs. Enicker-Did you hold a short
session with your husband? Mrs,
Rocker Yes. merely had him pass
IN appropriation bill. New York
Tines.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-05-26

"Did you ever gaze on royalty"
"Just once 1t cost me 1915. and the
chap who held It drew two cards too"
Detroit Free Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-05-26

BY the verdict of his own breast no
guilty man is aequitted.-Juvenal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
Preparing for
The Fair Of 1912,

The Central Maine Fair Co. direc'
tors held an enthusiastic meeting
Wednesday afternoon, and started ar
active campaign which viii close
when the annual exhibition closes
next September BY the way the di.
rectors decided to hold fast to the
dates for the exhibition of 1911, which
they selected some weeks ago, name
", Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. Sept. 2, 3, and 5. and while
these are the same dates which the
trustees of the Maine state fair have
also named the Central Maine fair
directors believe that they are entitled
to these dates as they are only fol-
lowing their usual plan of holding
their exhibition the week following the
Eastern Marie State fair at Bangor.
The meeting held, Wednesday,, was
an adjourned meeting from the annual
meeting@awhen the directors were
chosen The directors, Wednesday,
chose the following officers: Presi-
dent, DIR. L. G.. Bunker; vice presi-
dent, S. r. Whitcomb; secretary, J. C.
Fuller; treasurer, l.. c.. Whipple. The
directors Of the fair are: G. w. Abb
bolt. 5. T. Whitcomb. George II.
Vinegar. S. A, Green and L. c. Bun
ker: advisory board of directors, Will
liam T Haines, Martin f. Bartlett,
and Harvey y. Eaton. Harry H. Lee
of Augusta was appointed race man.
ager for the fair while S. E. Whit
comb was named as superintendent
of the racing department.
a committee consisting of c. w. ABB
bott and J. e. Fuller was named to
revise the premium list and to report
at the next meeting. A committee
consisting of c. w. Abbott and Fred
G.. Terry was named to consult with
Senator c. +. Johnson to see if gov
eminent exhibition could not be OBJ
tanned for the fair.
Another meeting of the directors
will he held Monday afternoon. when
the heads of departments will be
named and other business will be
considered. There is a possibility that
during the summer a number of race
meets will be held but these plans are
| only being talked of at the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
The Peace and Watch Night Services

The following programs have been
arranged for the Union services at
the congregational church, next Sun
day evening.
The special servicetfsr International
Peace will begin at 7.30 Rev Mr.
Lusk will speak on "The Cost OF
War; Rev. Mr.. Miner on "Forces
Working for international Peace; ;
Rev. Mr.. Evans will speak on THE
Attitude of the United States Toward
the Peace Movement and also pre-
sent the petition for signatures which
is To te forwarded to our congressman.
Tho Watch night service viii begin
a 10 a'clock. This service win consist
of prayers, songs, and brief addtesses
ON The Appeals Of Religion Rev
Mr. Pinkham Will speak on The APP
peal of Christ; Rev Mr.. Lawton will
speak on '"rhe Appeal of the Church !:
Rev. DR. DUMMY on zs"rfeS Appeal of
the World. This service viii cuImf-
nate in the celebration of the Rite of
Holy Communion at midnight to
which all believers in Christ are in
vited.
Special music appropriate to Christ
mas season will be rendered by the
quartet of the Universalist church.
ard by the chorus choir Of the Con-
sregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28

=
Conference in this city. Jan. 26, q and
%, was held, wednesday afternoon, in
the office of Supt. of Schools II. c..
Libby Those present were Frank
Redington, chairman, j. 3. Northcott,
who was made permanent secretary,
~. C. Smith, H. S. Brown of Fairfield,
&c. A. Goodwin, G. F.. b. Walker, Fl. C.
Libby, A. j. Roberts, A. A. Head,
Chester Hapworth and e A. Vose. Mr..
Smith outlined to the members the
duties of the committee which cons
sists of securing rooms and meals for
the delegates and ne suggested that
some one be hired to canvass the city.
MIR. Libby suggested that several of
the college boys be engaged to do the
work. H. c. Libby and C. A. Goodwin
with Frank Redington were named as
Ia committed 10 district the city and
'fnake plans for a canvass and they are
Ito meet again, Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
FREEpoRT POULTRY SHOW.
Second Days Crowd Breaks All Rec.
ords-Annual Banquet in Evening.

Freeport, Me-, Dec. 27.-(SpeciaD-A
records for attendance were broken at
the second day of the annual Freeport
Poultry show. today, a great many COM
ing from out of town. The out-of- town
exhibitors secured the best and most
prizes, today, home birds only winning
in seven Of the 20 Glasses judged. The
judges completed the work of awarding
the prizes on cocks, hens, cockerels, pull
let's and pens, and, tomorrow. will award
many of the special and display prizes.
Today was great day for selling poul-
try, many prize winners changing hands.
The annual banquet of the association
was held, this evening. and It was large
ly attended by members, exhibitors and
guests. The annual meeting was held
Immediately after the banquet. The ex-
hibltion will continue. Thursday and Fri
day
The association held its annual
meeting, tonight, in the Town hall,
and elected the following officers:
President, A. @. Carter of Freeport:
first vice president. David w. Scrib-
ner of Topsham; secretary, John Lunt
of Freeport; superintendent, B. r.
Bearce of Freeport; judges, C. A. Bal
lou If Worcester. Mass, ]. F. Watson
of Nashua. Il. H.. ID. B. Stone of Fall
River. Mass, and Elmer +. benson of
Whitman. Mass.
The report of the treasurer was
very satisfactory, and Showed the as
ISOLATION to be in good condition. 1t
was voted to hold the next show on
Dec. II, IS. 10 and 20, 1912, and it was
the sentiment of the meeting that it
be held at Brunswick, where larger
quarters could be secured, those at
Freeport being cramped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
PeII clason Auxiliary Election.

Pell Clason Auxiliary, No. lG, elected
the following officers, Wednesday eve
ming:
President, Mrs. Gertrude Walker.
Vice Pres, Mrs Iva Wing; trustees.
Mrs. Eta Morgan, Mrs. Augustus Me
Causland Mrs. Charlena Marson
Treass5 Mrs. Margaret Hartman
Chap, Mrs. Nellie Thornton; guide,
Mrs. Rena McPheea assistant guide,
Miss Edna Dow: patriotic instructor,
MISS Maude Barker; inside guard,
Mrs. Lillian Small; outside guard Mrs.
Annie Dow; national delegate, Mrs.
Marion q. Cobb alternate. Mrs. Leo
nora Merrill; division delegate, Mrs.
Iva Wing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
The Fire Scene
A Total Wreck.

The scene of the Wardweu Emery
fire, Wednesday, was disheartening
sight. The street floor was perfect
wreck and had partially fallen in.
The stains to the upper floors We're
in condition to allow people TO walk
but the upper floors were none 10 safe,
although many of the former tenants
took chances and went into the places
in ATTEMPTS to recover some of their
gooGs Insurance adjusters from many
of the companies concerned We're on
hand, early in the day, and a start
was made to arrive at some estimate
of the loss, but it viii be several days
before any figures viii be known.
Later views OF the fire show that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
KENNEBEC.
NORTH SIDNEY.
Sidney Grange Christmas Tree.


"A very enjoyable evening was pass
ed by nearly 200 hundred people al
the Grange hall, Monday evening,
when the Grange had its Christmas
tree.
J. IT. Trask took the part of Santa
Claus very successfully. The program
was as follows:
Several selections on the photograph
during the evening; duet. Beatrice
Haskell ANA Jennie Lyon; recitation
"Kriss Kringle Tales Kenneth Peck;
music. Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Lyon, Jen-
ME Lyon. RECITATION, Santa Claus
Reindeer" f'lhffy Bourne; recitation
Did Teddy Go 10 Sleep" Beatriee
HASKELL duet Helen Field and Doris
Wyman; recitation ~ Christmas
Carol" Pearl Field; song Herbert
Haskell, Walter Haskell Ky Swift;
recitation, a Christmas story" HaZel
Blake: song. Hazel Blake, Doris w
man, Helen Field; recitation, Did
Christmas Come to the Poorhouse2"
Lila Sawtelle. song, Mrs. +. E
Blake: recitation, when Santa Claus
Was Here Beulah Graves; recita-
ton. "Phoebes Tree Myrtle Reynolds;
recitation, Henry Gardner. music,
Beatrice Haskell and Jennie Lyon;
recitation, THE Legend Of the Christ
Child" addie Baker. Following the
program VIII Haskell. George Graves
3. f. Hussey and G. II. Lyon removed
the gifts from the two laden trees, and
were distributed by eight of the young
ladies'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
Very Narrow Es=
cape from Death

People at the Maine Central station
saw a young lady Just escape from
being thrown under the wheels of a
train and although she managed to
keep her hold on the railing it was a.
thrilling moment. The afternoon train
for Bangor had just started to pull
out, when the young woman, who had
been talking with a friend on the plat
form, started to run to get on board.
She did not make any allowance for
the fact that the train was moving,
but ran right ahead for the ear steps.
She slipped just as she went to catch
hold of the railing and fell to one
side Those who saw her thought that
she would surely be thrown under the
cars. She kept her hold on the rail-
ing and managed to pull herself onto
the steps and get inside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
Inquest on Death Of the
Late Ambrose SCh0uIer.
Elections Held by Several Sc.
cTei Orders Of This City.
Funeral Of Late Mrs. jamie N. Har.
rinan..local Jottings.

The inquest upon the death of Am
brose Sehouier. who was Killed by a
Maine Central sfreight train in this
city. at the end of the Gardiner and
Randolph bridge. last Saturday eve
ming, was held in the city rooms at 10
o'clock. Wednesday forenoon, with
Coroner Frank Z. Andrews presiding.
The jurysiwas composed of the follow
ing: George n. Johnson, r. NJ. Moo
ers, James H Miller, John f. Conner,
Ernest f. Lawrence and Walter a. Wi
ley Mrs. Mabel Arthur acted as ste
nographer
The first witness called was Edwin
J.. X. Thompson a veteran Of the Ma
tional Home, who was with Mr..
Sehouler wher he was killed. He said
he and the deceased left the Home at
3: 80 Saturday afternoons and We're
supposed to get back there by o'clock
in the evening. He stated the gates
We're dawn, and that Sehouler walked
around thei end of the west gate of
his free will. Hesalso stated that
wien Schouer tiled 10 go around the
gate. he. (rhompson3~ stepped one foot
forward and tried TO grasp him. but
faiieds bIit atha1gait if he2 had stepped
little farther he would haHe. rea cfaed
him in time to save him. He couldn't
say whether or not Sehouler saw the
other train. Thompson Thought Schou-
LED got across all right and didn't
k4ow= hAj was Killed until sdfhe time
later T 4ie couldn't say that he heard
any one cry out at them when they
We're near the gates.
George W.. Jordan. the gate tender.
said that he cried out to the man sew
eral times, and described the location
of the trains which are due at that
time of night
Mrs. Mabel +. James of Randolph
said she saw the two soldiers when
they stepped onto the track, and later
saw the body of the dead man Icing
on the track. W. b. James of RAN
dolphs was the next witness and his
testimony Tailed with that of Mrs
Mabel James.
Ellery G. Adams of Portland, the
flagman on the train which killed the
man. said ne was on the rear car of
the train when it was backing up. and
he saw the man and cried out warn
ing to him. The soldier said: ITO
H. with the train..'
4titSi tHs tFiAeItCs Was all III, the
jury retired. to decide on verdict.
which was as. follows That the man
Came TO his, death by being struck
by freight train No. 328 of the Maine
Central r. r., and was killed by his
own carelessness."
The remains of Sehouler were sent,
Wednesday night, to Woonsoeket, r. l..
accompanied by his son. Frank, of
that city. who arrived here. Tuesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
TIALLoWELL.
SOUTH GARDINER.

The services at the chapel We're well
attended. Sunday, and enjoyed by all
The decorations We're of green. silver and
red and were very artistic indeed. The
chief feature was a large arch of ever
green over the pulpit which. in the eve
ming, was lighted with candles. In front
of the~pulpit We're three miniature trees,
the center one being decorated as a
Christmas tree. ON the wall back of the
arch hung large white star with The
words 80 Bethlehem" upon it, Looking
through the arch this star looked almost
genuine On one side of the arch were
the words GLORY to God in the Highest"
and on the other side Peace on Earth,
Goodwill Toward Men" At the back
of the room, over the door, hung large
branch of Norway pine and a bell. over
which We're the words ...Merry Christ
mas" Sprays of evergreen. stars and
festooning hung upon the walls. In tile
afternoon the pastors subject was "A
Priceless Gift" Text, Lu it'll And many
helpful lessons we brought out A spe-
cial service in the evening was held
consisting of the following song service
Anthem-"And There Were Shepherds
Lowry
Scripture reading
Anthem-"The Night Has Fallen
Lowry
Prayer and response.
AAnthem-,o, Bethlehem ogdon
Reading-Selected,
The pastor, c. l.. Cronkhte
Sermon-Subject, "Christmastide" Lu
ii-14 first clause)
Anthem-"Glofy to God" Lowry
Benediction.
The service was one of intense interest
throughout and the pastor and choir are
receiving congratulations upon it.
Several neighbors and friends gathered,
Monday, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Allen, Pittston, to enjoy with them
an evenings entertainment and Christ
mas tree, prepared by Miss Edna Allen
and Miss Marion Moulton especially for
the children. There We're songs and rec
itations by the young people, also sew
eral selections on the phonograph. At the
close of the entertainment one of the
gentlemen present acted the part Of San
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28

the dental rooms of s. A. Cobb we're
quite badly wrecked. both by fire and
water. IS was also the stock of goods
of the Smith-Loud Co. IT. r. Dun
ham had his store closed, "Wednesday,
as it is reported that Some Of his
goods We're wet down by water, both
in the main store and in the base
ment The offices of DR.. NJ. w. Bessey
and of II. d. Eaton, attorney-at-law,
were also more or less damaged.
Special officer Vigue. Wednesday
morning, was detailed to guard the
premises and only those who had any
business about the place were allowed
within the lines. Late in the after
noon the front ard rear were boarded
up and Will remain that way. for the
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28

MORRIS EASY WINNER.
outpoints Tom Kenney in a To- Round
Bout in New York City.

New York, Dec. 27-Carl Morris the
Oklahoma engineer. outfought Tom Ken
nedy, the New York heavyweight, II
eight rounds of a 10-round bout at tn,
Empire Athletic Club. tonight In tn,
general opinion of those at the ringside
neither of the white hopes" showed anS
advancement toward their aspirations OF
some day wrestling the worlds champions
ship from Jack Johnson. The Oklahoma
man, who weighed 22S pounds to Kenne-
dy's 2l5, was considered too slow and
Kennedys much-praised footwork proved
a disappointment
( The New Yorker showed great game
ness in taking punishment which the for
1neF locomotive driver gave him. He had
SO much the worst of it in the latter
rounds that many OF the spectators
shouted to Referee Dan Tome to stop the
bout. but he declined to interfere.
The first round was an even thing with
Morris best blows lefts and rights to
the body, and Kennedy's left jabs to the
face.
Norris forced the pace In the third
round with rights and lefts to the body
and left to the face. Morris was the
aggressor again in the fourth In the
fifth honors went to Kennedy After
taking right and left to the head from
Morris and being forced into neutral
corner Kennedy exchanged left hooks
with Norris and got a bleeding nose.
Kennedy retaliated. however, with a
right to the jaw which sent Morris stag
gering to the ropes at the end of the
round.
In the sixth Norris severely punished
Kennedy with short arm iolts. half up
percuts and straight left on the nose
which made 1t bleed afresh. From this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Kennebec, SIS. December 9, 1911
We, the undersigned. having been duly
appointed by the Honorable Harold r.
Cook, Judge of Probate within and for
said County, Commissioners to receive
and decide upon claims of the creditors
of Lee j. Palmer. late of Waterviile in
said County, DECEASED, whose estate
give public notice agreeably to the order
of the said Judge Of Probate. that SIX
months from and after the fourth day of
Noyember, III nave been allowed d. 70
claims, and that we will attend to the
duty assigned to us at the Office OF
Charles w. Atchley, 100 Main Street,
Waterville Maine, on the 5th day OF
February, t9l2 and the 4th day OF May,
1912 at ten of the o'clock in the fore
noon of each of said days.
CHARLES w. ATCHLEY,
LEWIS G.. WHIPPLE.
Commissioners.
dee4a thurs St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28

over so members of the Getchell
Street f. b.. church and parish We're
in attendance at the annual roll call
and supper held, Wednesday evening.
a Picnic supper was served by the
ladies', after which the roll call was
held. The reports of the organizations
connected with the church We're given
and their affairs reported as prosper
ing. Henry r. -Preble was elected
clerk; A. e. Purinton. ]. C. Butler
and Silas Adams. deacons. The sew
oral committees of the church work
We're also elected But the part of tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
Mrs. jamie M. Hartman.

The funeral of the late jamie NJ.
Hartman was held at 2 III MI
Wednesday from the residence OF John
F. Hartman in Randolph 81 r.
Rev. NJ. c. Miner, pastor of the
Free Baptist church of this city, conf
Quoted the services. The floral trib-
utes were numerous and combined with
a large attendance spoke Of the worth
and the love in which thhideceased was
held by a host of true friends.
The remains were placed in Maple
Grove tomb. The bearers were: VIM.
James, irwin Seavey, S. L. James and
I. r. SeaXeN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
GetChell St. F. B. Church
Burns the Last $500 Note.

evening which was probably the most
enjoyed was when the note for 5000,
the last of the Indebtedness against
the church. was burned. so that now
the church stands entirely free from
debt. It was IN 1904, seven years ago,
that the corner stone of the present
edihce was laid and a burden placed
upon the church. but by working hard
they have been able to wipe oat every
bit Of it during the seven years and
MS the parish is not 0 very largo ono
the members feel justly proud Of their
efforts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
Samaritan LODGE Election.

Samaritan odge, No. 80, /. O. O. f..
elected the following officers, Wednes-
day evening, Noble grand, S. w.
Knowlton; vice grand, w. L. Emery;
secretary. E. y. Keene; treasurer \.
j Norris; trustees, S. l.. Berry, c. NJ.
Turner. j. w. Morrell; jahitor. II. j.
Toward. The past year has been very
successful and Noble Grand Merrill
has had the hearty support of all the
members. There was a large attend
ance of members and several visitors
were also present. The installation ar
engagements We're left with tlte incom-
ing officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
NATIONAL home:

Officer of the day. Capt. Turck.
The funeral Of the late Michael Cash
was held. at 2 p NJ. Wednesday, from
the Home chapel Rev FIR. Nelligan Of
fieiating.
owen Farrell. late Co.. !, 7th ct. Inf.
has been gTanted an honorable discharge
frori the Home 4ss
J IIasses gFete graa1ted ssW ednesdaX. to.
,tyilsa j. MeGraw to Augusta; John Hack.
Epttsao Itewlstop Alfred Goday to Card
neT.
The funeral of the late VIM. II. Head
will be held, at , p n Thursday. in the
Home chapel, Rev. II. $. Burage Off
ella ting Cant oakman VIII command
tho nennrf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28
Encamoment Election.

Evergreen Encampment, No. As
Wednesday evening, elected the fol
lowing officers: C. p. Harry COMBS
II. P. r. T. True; S. w. Archie
Drake; j. w, John Simpson; scribe
Frank p. Collins; treasurer. S. y
Soule. A banquet was served ane
there was work in the Royal Purpl,
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28

on Morris was always Hfter hls man
with Kennedy fighting back as we'll as he
could. The bout ended with rally In
which both were Imagining with Blows
TO the body. They elinched several times
and In the breakaways Morris got IN the
more telling blows. The only damage
Morris showed was pulled lips. whereas
esKennedy was bleeding profusely az the
ksose and was otherwise battered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28

The water in the ponds and streams
lately has shown gain The shops
along the streams are running by
water power on about full time on the
lower dams, although there is nor
enough to supply the paper mills. The
supply has not been drawn from Lake
Cobbosseecontee for several weeks.
and the stream rose about two feet.
There was also two-foot rise in the
stream by the shutdown, Sunday and
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-28

Boston, Dee. 27.-George A. Ferris
is wanted on a secret Indictment found
by the Middlesex county grand jury on
"a charge Of perjury in the case grow
ing out Of the alleged investigation
ef the Middlesex county office holders.
A Boston newspaper man and Bos-
ton private detective have already
been indicted and arrested in connec-
ton with the same case. Ferris was
formerly an employee in the Middle
sex county jail at Lowell. Extradition
papers will be asked for. tomorrow.