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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
EXCELLENT PORK

Has been cut and will continue to be
cut for sometime to come at D. C.
SkilHiits store, THE Poplar Market"
When buying hogs for the trade, this
store believes in procuring the very
best to be had. Thus customers enjoy
Grading here, knowing these facts.
Prices for pork are as reasonable as
others sell it. Phone 751-w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
PURE AND NUTRITIOUS.

Cronk's celebrated Milk Bread is made
from the best of flour. baked right in a
shop that is noted for its cleanliness.
After it is baked it is wrapped with a
paratfine paper and then it is ready for
the trade. y loaf of this bread is known
for its pure and nutritious qualities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
WINTER WARMTH AND COMFORT

Is what everyone desires during the cold
snap. Are you on to the fact that you
can have this for a small outlay of
money? The large line of blankets and
eomfortables carried by that popular
trading place for ladies, Bell Bros Dry
Goods Store, affords everyone an oppor-
tunity to being snug and warm in bed
while the wintry wind doth blow outside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

All members of Kennebec Lodge, No.
Jerusalem Chapter, r. a. c. No. 4, and
all members of other Masonic bodies are
requested to meet in Masonic hall at l2A5
afternoon, to attend the fuheral
of the late james Edwin Lunt at -
Matthews church, at 80 i. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
HAVE YOU A coLp7

Most every one has, at least this is
the time of year that folks are ex-
pected to have them. Weeks Brake
Up-a-Cold" Tablets will do just what
the name suggests, break up your
cold"-and do it quickly. Nothing
better for headache, colds, the grippe
and constipation. Thirty in box for
% cents. Whites City Drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
CHECK THIS LIST.

Before you shop, then call at Whites
City Drug store: Apollo Chocolates,
y and 3-pounds, in Christmas boxes,
Fountain Pens, Pocketbooks, Mani
cure Sets, Bill Folders, Leather Tray
elling Cases, Cigar Cases, Military
Brushes, Shaving Brushes, Cameras,
Station in fancy Christmas boxes,
Perfumes and Toilet Waters, Cigars.
% in a box, Pipes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
KEEP THE HORSE

warm when it's standing on the street
with nice warm blanket bought at
Winslow S. Walkers store. Stable blan-
kets are here, too. Money saving prices
on all blankets you buy here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
THE CHRISTMAS FEAST

Will be complete and all that is de-
sired if you get your groceries, meats
and provisions at d. c. Skillins'-
The Popular Market" This store
will be we'll stocked with turkeys.
chickens. etc. There will be plenty of
cranberries and celery here. too, and
all the FILINGS that you will need to
make the dinner that day one long
70 be remembered. Phone 751-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
THERE Is ONE THING

about buying shoes that everyone who is
at all particular demands-a shoe that
has the fitting qualities-the style and
trimness that stamps it as a dressy shoe
The Queen Quality Shoes for ladies is
the solution to the above thoughts. a
beautiful line of Queen Quality shoes is
shown at Cusick & Lincolns shoe store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
YOUR RAZOR GET DULL

Whether YOU use a safety razor or the
old-fashioned kind. it gets dull after
time. Why not have razor stropping
machine with which you can strop your
razor? Get a 'tWiss Shopping Machine"
for 81 al the Decker & Day Hardware &
Coal Cos store and you'll be glad Easy
TO onerate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
TRY WINSLOW'S NEW CONFEc.
TIONERY STORE,

Where I manufacture my own con-
fectionery, wholesale and retail. Spe-
cial prices in large quantities. Prices
are reasonable, quality guaranteed at
Winslow's, 292 Water ST, Gardiner,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

The ladies' of the 1. O. L. Club gave
= charming dance at Granite Cutters
all. Christmas night, To which many
f their friends were invited. The room
as well filed. Refreshments were
sarycd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
REPAIRING OF HARNESSES.

When harnesses are brought to
Winslow S. Walkers store to be re-
paired, the stock used in repairing the
same is of the best quality and the
workmanship is first class in every
respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mrs Carrie Siddall of Ladysmitb, Wis,
and Mrs. w. E. Merrill of Boston are the
guests of Mrs. w. f. Overlook. Green
vile street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

day and was passed quietly. Several fam
lily reunions took place. Places of bust
ness all closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Allston Niles, who is employed in
Massachusetts, is at home with his
arents Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan L.
Niles. for the Christmas season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

opportunity. for all kinds of buttons
now compete on an eual footing for
popular favor.-London Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Special meeting of Hermon Lodge.
r. and A. NJ, Friday evening, with
work in the Fellowcraft degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Blanch-
ard and child left, Wednesday, for
Pressure Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

- Mrs Bert sFillett and her nephew,
George Greelav who have been in Buff
ralo. \. Y. have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

F egss SIS " Meae Il NasafviVe is A
-. > geIHs u rs g.5 az. sIla MIS-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

YonSers street railways prohibit
smoking on rear platforms in defer
enee to wishes Of women patrons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

NseeWas o'eonner Of s5ew York i
Il h54ne Ter his hristmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Keene and
daughter returned, Wednesday, to
their home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

1ss alap naeetfng Of Sanborn Lodge.
O O. r.. ena election Of officers.
E 1s.af4fs68s zses=sae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

George Kersey of Berlin Mills, ".
H., visited his home in Randolph, on
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mrs. Lester Perry. son and daugh-
ter of Randolph, left Wednesday, for
few days visit with friends in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Seth c. Gordon of Boston is in
charge of the pharmacy of C. H.
Ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Charles II. Ward. who has been ill,
Tor the past two weeks, is now able
to be about the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Atkins of Fair
held are guests of Mrs. Atkins par
ents in Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

DR.. Ralph ID. Simons passed Christ
mas with friends in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Miss Alice Donovan, chief operator
at The Elmwood, Waterville, passed
Christmas with friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Because Of expansion of mill forces
Niagara Falls, y. Y, must Immediately
build a home for 500 new families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Master John Henry Peacock of Au-
burn is the guest of Mrs. E. L. jerks,
over the Holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Fred I. Bradstreet, School street,
left, Wednesday, for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Blenn of Ores
den We're guests. Wednesday, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs F. A. Bird,
Beach street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Earl Trott and Leon Ladd, en-
ployes of the Central Maine Power
Co, at Skowhegan. were visitors in
Gardiner, over Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
4 FINE MoNUM EMIT

weanssday vas en- ideal Christina
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

j. E. Whitmore of Albany. n. Y,
arrived, Tuesday, to pass the Christ
mas season with his aunt, Sarah NJ.
Whitmore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Alton Ware of Phillips, and Ray
mond Ware, who is employed in Mas
sachusetts, are passing the Holidays
at their home in West Gardiner.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
Fried Cakes.

Success in making good fried cakes
depends as much on the cooking as
the mixing In the first place there
should &c boiling lard to keep taom
free from the kettle, SO they swim on
the top. The lard should never be so
hot as tc smoke or so cool as not to
be boiling. II 1t is, the doughnuts soak
grease and are spoiled. II the fat is
at the right heat. the doughnuts win
be a delicate brown outside in about
10 minutes and nicely cooked inside.
Try the fat by dropping a piece Of
the dough in first. If 1t is right the
fat will boil up when 1t is dropped in.
They should be turned over almost
which causes them TO rise
and brown evenly. When the dough
nut is sufficiently cooked raise from
the hot fat and drain until no more
fat drips, from them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26

America call Hudson seal. The col
lar was OF the high Robespierre
variety with ruffie OF the lace edged
with fur below. The nun was made
of the lace banded with the fur at
the edges. There is a piece OF the
lace over the center OF the muff band
ed with the fur. The bag is banded
with the fur at the top.
The second was worn by little
blonde girl blonde girls are scarce IN
Paris) and was OF strips Of Australian
opossum with puffs Of black velvet at
the ends. The scarf was made OF the
fur and the hat had fur crown with
velvet pun at the brim.
The third girls toys were especial
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26

Ily pretty. The whole suit was made
Of brown chiffon velvet and trimmed
with marabou. The scarf was only
width of the velvet edged with the
feathers. The turban had the velvet
and marabou softly twisted about 1t
and the muff was of the plain velvet
with a cunning little pocket with a
turnover lap.
Any clever girl could make this set.
il is very inexpensive and when wear
ing It she may be sure that she Is
wearing the very latest Partisan out
door toys, as the women in the car
riages are wearing them over here as
well as the little girls who work and
who consequently must walk
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
BY MAYeELLs MORTIMER.

PARIS, Dec. 2J.-There never was
a season when there were worn so
many substitutes for fur as this; ard
very pretty they are. The pictures
! am sending you l had made from
some | saw on/Rue de la Paix on some
little models. Although they looked
stylish as many OF those on women
who were descending from their car
riages to the shops, yet | am sure
these little milliner assistants had
made the ones they wore themselves
The first one was a collar, nun
and bag made Of heavy gold embroid.
cry trimmed with what you over W
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26

A method has been invented for ex-
tracing nitrogen from the atmosphere
by the use or an inhammable gas In
stead OF electricity
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
Dropped Douuhnuts.

Two well-beaten eggs, one cupfu' OF
sugar, one cupful of sweet milk, one
level teaspoonful OF salt, one-half nut
meg, grated rind Of lemon, three cup
fuls OF -four and two heaping teaspoon
fuls of baking powder. Drop from a
teaspoon into boiling fat. the dough,
nuts Will rise in round balls. Fry IN.
til GOLDEN brown Roll In sugar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
I ( n
VI LIN IEKEOl ~ WONlEN n -11%%%a~
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

Mrs. Charles A. Warren will enter
tain her bridge club, Friday after
noon, in her home. No. 7S9 Cass-ave.
%
Mrs, NJ T.. Bush is in washington,
d. C., for the holidays, a guest in the
Grafton.
Children OF the Burns-ave. Method
list Sunday school will present a
Christmas cantats, Friday evening. in
the church parlors.
o.
Central w. G.. t. u, will meet Fri
day afternoon, at o'clock, at No.
42S AIilitary-ave. The annual election
of officers will be held.
The Mems association OF the Fort
st. Presbyterian church will give a
supper. In the church house. Monday
evening, Jan. 13, when the guests OF
honor and speakers will be: Tom
May, f. st. Elmo Lewis. Henry t,
Ewald and Edgar A. Guest
About 200 children, sons and daugh-
tiers OF members of the Fellowcraft
club, enjoyed several hours OF fun, In
the clubrooms, Christmas afternoon.
A huge tree. gaily trimmed and fash
ing colored lights of all kinds, was
placed in the Dutch room and from
It's ample branches gifts were dis
tributed. Music, dancing and refresh
ments followed.
The night star in the Detroit post
office, had a midnight supper In the
Hotel Fairfax, Christmas night. Fred
Krebbel was POSTMASTER, and the
speakers called upon were required
to give their views on the Christmas
postcard, and other holiday mail mat
ter, with which they had been
"tussling" for days past Several
heads of departments were present.
O.
Miss Helen Wister Ryan will be
formally presented to society, Thurs
day evening, in coming OUT ball.
to be given for her, by her father,
Frank Gibbs Ryan, In the Hotel Pont.
chartrain ballroom. A number OF
smart dinners will be given by diner
ent hostesses before the ball. the
guests later going to the ball
o
Mrs. George G.. Caron, as one or
tie Detroit women interested in the
Detroit branch OF the Drama League
of America, has given her house, No.
So Davenport-st., for reception, Fri
day afternoon, to Mrs. Otis Skinner.
Mrs. Skinner, who is vicepresident
OF the national league, is In Detroit
spending the holidays with her htIs-
band, who is playing in ''Kismet,' this
week, In the Detroit opera house.
A dancing party Will be given,
Thursday evening, in Columbus tenn
pie. under the auspices of the Political
and Civil league. the second in a
series of five subscription dances. A
card room will be arranged for those
who prefer to play bridge part. or
81, OF the evening The dances are
informal beginning at s o'clock, and
the orchestra playing the final mum
Der at midnight. Members OF the
league, and holders of subscription
tickets, may procure guest tickets at
the door
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26

The first word-Dont spoil your
Aealth by trying to be a bag Of bones.
The doctors say that from fat you
get most OF your endurance.
| sometimes wonder just where this
craze for being thin started. 1t Is quite
az prevalent and most as silly as tina.
lad OF our grandmothers OF enjoy.
ing poor health. thank you. IL has
come to the time when two or three
women cannot gather together with
out mourning over their fat.
And the things they discuss From
what they recommend you get an idea
tnat they will do anything but the
rational thing TO reduce their Tat,
which Is TO diet and exercise.
You seldom see young girl who -
100 fat, and that Is because most girls
nowadays take plenty or exercise.
The only way to reduce ones flesh ~
To burn I'D by exercise little more
energy. which means food that one
eats.
Don't try to make yourself into a
bag of bones. The rag and bone
md a hank OF hair" woman has gone
out OF fashion. Look at the Venue DO
uiIo who since the time she was
tound has been the standard or wo-
manly beauty, there Is not bone 10
no seen on her beautiful body. she ls
!, series of beautiful curves from
Tho ton Of her lovely head to the end
Of her broken foot.
Don't sniff and say that she may
Aa ALI right for a matron, but her oooy
q too big for a girl" This all may be
,rua hut at least the young girl must
giva nromise that in time she VIII
6acoma a beautiful matron; that she
viii have that greatest beauty OF wo-
man--a body that will be able to bear
.trong healthy and beautiful children
.be 1ust have a fine, broad chest, for
nth this she can combat almost any
4 i'll except broken neck. win a cnesC
equal to holding big lung power sne
will mend broken heart much quick
or than the little girl VINO only
breathes TO the top or her corsets' 10
matter how much she sobs over her
ost love and broken dreams.
The girl OF today who would oe
/, beautiful must have throat, shoulders
and arms well rounded. Her lips
must be as wide as her shoulders ana
rba line under her arms from her DUST
TO her feet must be nearly straight.
She must hold her head high and her
hest up. so that she can get all the
good possible from deep breathing
Inst one last word.-Gover your
ZONES with a good coating OF fat and
hen carry II as II you were proud OF
II for Il bespeaks good health, as well
40 beauty.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
c-, VIII mar scand.I..

LONDON, Dec. Much stricter SUI
n.rvision over the list OF presentations
Aubuitted to the lord chamberlain is
"a ha exercised in future by Lord
Sandhurst and his secretary, acting
nnon definite instructions from the
king.
bers of society whose matrimonial ex-
oerfences may have been the subject
~ comment will never again be re-
celved nj court, while the old rule as
10 the admission OF undischarged
bankrupts is TO he rigidly enforced ia
fltura
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
@rah&|s6ffy

Dear Miss Grey am 10 years old.
weigh l69 pounds. Can you tell me
how to reduce my weight, my bust
and hips especially? 2. l met a boy
10 ask TO call on me, yet seems TO
pay good deal of attention TO me.
Would 1t be proper for me to ask him
TO call on me? >. How can remove
mildew from table cloth? What Is
tho birthstone for the month OF June!
-Topsy
A-G) The best way will be to take
regular exercise, eat few sweets and
cellent means of reducing the hips. So
is walking. Scrubbing floors. sweeping
and general homework all take the
superfiuous flesh OF your body and
make your muscles hard and firm. j
do no. recommend any outward appli-
cations to reduce flesh. CD There
would be no real harm In II. But
think he will gain sufficient confidence
to ask you IL you are pleasant and un-
conscious with him. II is always nicer
TO allow the man to ask to call. Then
you are sure he really wishes to CON
tlEue your acquaintance and Is really
interested In you. (3) Make thick
paste OF table salt and buttermilk and
cover the mildew with It. Lay in the
hot sun for a day. renewing the paste
at the end of four hours. II obstinate
repeat the next day. (D Pearl
Dear MISS Grey In BdrneB nibtOTy
OF the battle OF Nashville. II mentions
Hood having a desperate struggle with
Schofield's army at Franklin. Was his
full name John NJ Schoheld? What
was his birthplace? Is this Schofield
the same who was at the military
academy at West Point2-C.
A.-His full name was John McAli-
lister Schoheld. lie was born in Chau-
tauqua county, ~ V. Sept 30, 1891
graduated az West Point in 1853 where
he was an instructor I'm natural phil
osophy for five years
Gear Miss Grey--Please tell me how
T. prepare white mountain cream to
be used as a frosting on Chocolate
nuuget cake. and oblige.-Molly.
A-Put n half cup OF sugar over
about the same quantity OF sugar. Boil
till IL forms a syrup which will form
thread when dTipped from fork
Beat whites OF two eggs. stifr, and stir
n teaspoonful at a time into the sugar
mixture beating hard. Remove the
whole from the IRE and keep beating
IT till IL forms quite a thick cream.
Let IL cool and then add a little lemon
Juice for flavorinR. perhaps n teaspoon
full Spread ~ on the top OF the cake.
IL may also be used for filling if de-
sired. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
method has been invented for ex-
tracing nitrogen from the atmosphere
by the use OF an innammable gas In
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
FITTED for the Part.

when a new member OF the irish
house OF commons made his first
speech. Sir William Osborne asked who
ne was. and. being told, he replied:
We'll Il think he Will do. II the oppo-
sltion have enlisted him. they are per-
fectly I'm the right, for he seems to
have the finest face for a grievance OF
any man I ever beheld. National
Monthiy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
Billie Burke
ON COMFORT FOR THE STOUT GIRL

The first word-Don't spoil your
Aealth by trying to be a bag of bones
The doctors say that from rat you
get most OF your endurance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26

Iu.t one last word.-Gover your
bones with a good coating OF fat and
hen carry Il as II you were proud OF
II. for Il bespeaks good health, as wei
An beauty.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26

A German electrical company has
brought out an automobile wireless
station. which carries Ns crew OF eight
men and can he made ready for use
In a few minutes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26
Scenes From the Life of Christ
18--JESUS IN GETHSEMANE

Reverently place
be
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-26

Look for another Pickwick story
In tomorrow's paper.)