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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
LiTCHFIElD.

CORNER.-The annual Christmas
tree with the accompanying exercises
was held at the church Thursday eve
ming. The exercises were especially
interesting as the youngest ones In the
Sunday school took part, quite a num-
Der of them for the first time. The
tree bore it's usual amount OF CHRIST
mas fruit. Santa made his appear
ance to the amusement of the chill
cren The last gift to be presented
was an envelope to Rev. Mr.. Won To-
bel by Rev. Mr.. Arey, with appropri-
ate remarks.
Reginald Evans of Jefferson, form
or student of Litchfield Academy, was
calling on friends Saturday.
George Smith spent Christmas with
his sisters, Mrs. Myra and Miss Han
nah Smith.
Miss Maria Plimpton, who has been
staying with Mrs. A. M, Chase, has
gone to Portland to visit her niece,
Mrs. Fannie Bradley, who has met
with a very serious accident. She fell
and broke her arm at the shoulder
joint and Is in the hospital at Port
land.
Miss Vinie Brown is at home from
Boston for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Small went
to West Gardiner Sunday to visit Mrs
Smalrs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Goldsmith.
DR.. and Mrs. Gilbert have returned
home from a visit to their daughter
in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
WINDSOR.

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Taber
and family, Mrs. Lura Louise and
husband, f. o. Reed. Ralph and Mil
bred Taber, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Taber
with Mrs. Tabers aunt, Mrs. Annie
Nash were entertained at dinner
Christmas at the home of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Taber. This
was a pleasant gathering of children
and grandchildren. Mr.. Taber, who
has been in poor health much or
the time of late. entered into the spirit
of Christmas day and seemed to very
much enjoy this home coming and
was CHEEKY as the youngest or the
grandchildren.
Mr.. and Mrs J. +. Pierce and family
and Mrs. Pierce's mother. Mrs. Hus-
sey, Mr., and Mrs. Lot Jones were
Christmas guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierce's daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Holmes and family of Augusta.
Mrs. McGrane of Whitefield was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Col
burn over Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Colburn OF
Portland and niece were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Coiburn.
Abra Bachelor is visiting Mrs. ..
w. Malcolm.
Miss Clyde Trask dined Christmas
with her sister, Mrs. H. e. Malcolm
Mr.. and Mrs. D. II. Burrill, who
have been suffering from bad colds
are better.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Barton were re-
cent callers of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Reed and Mr.. and Mrs. f. o. Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G.. True ana MISS
E. Barton were Christmas guests oil
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Perley. They re-
turned home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Studies
were Christmas guests OF Mr.. Stuoley
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Studiey
Warren Seekins and Miiiard otuuies
are i'll with the humps at this wrltlhs
Mrs Lucy Hallowell, who has beer
visiting friends in Augusta ana vas
sa1horo came home Thursday ana Il
stonning at the home of her brother
Freeman Thorn for a few days.
EDWARD Casey passed last week al
the home of his grandfather y. II
Tobey who is on visit at orahsei
vile, N. B.
nv and Mrs. Hiram Pierce enter
tanned their children and Mr.. ana MIS-
r G. Hussey at dinner on CHRISTMAS
| day. ,, To
| casey brothers, Harry true Lo
,ro.riII ret,,rn Wednesday to school a
Erskine Academy. NJ
| Mrs. S. L. Lamson entertainer ~
and Mrs. H. G. Dickey as callers 99, al
dav afternoon. also Mr. ana MIS- 3"
D. Stewart. r,..,,o, ,,ar.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M pickey we 7,
sunday callers of Mr. and MIS- " "
True. calIe,
stephen Reeves of Togus was ca''eI
at Mr.. True's Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
READFiEED.

~,,,orr Emerson Caldwell of Boston
,,,ast last week of Mr.. and Mrs
pay Mr. clark Of Gardiner was mere
BUSINESS last week and was the oVe'
nigbt guest at the home OF Mrs MafS
Gordon. -, f,hr,s+-
Nrs Archie Wells. who passed CHRIST
voas with her mother, Mrs. Bickforo' re-
turned to Wayne Saturday accoiiip"''ie
nv her daughter, Miss Alice Sanoorn'
Miss Edith Tuck of Madison passed
Christmas with her parents, Mr. ana MITE
Tuck. .,,orad
Miss Sarah Pike has so far recovered
-, tor illness as to resume work In
Gordon's store w
Brainard place.
Roland Hughes now makes his nome
at Mrs. Meader's. e..
Schools were resumed Monday aitei
the Christmas recess.
Parkman Collins, Henry and EDWIN
Hutchinson attended the basketoaii
game at Winthrop Saturday. EDWIN
uutcbinson belongs to the winthrop
Hiph side. which played the PicKups'
winning 81 to IL. ~ u,ior
Mrs. Lolita Collins and MISS Liiilaii
~ visited the Children's Home IN
Augusta Monday -, .;.h
George Nickerson is quite Ill Will
the grip. ,.oro,ad
G. X. Adell is somewhat improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
WiNDSORVILLE.
3

John Dougie returned Monday from
a combined business and pleasure trip
to Bangor.
John Sproul of Augusta was a
Christmas guest of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. w. Sproul
Miss Annie Lyon enjoyed trip to
Augusta Saturday also a visit to rela-
tives.
Miss Elizabeth Colby Of Augusta was
a Christmas guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. II. Colby.
The school on the Neck gave an en-
tertainment Christmas eve and hao
tree laden with gifts.
Jasper Mosher was business visitol
Monday in Augusta.
Mrs. Ruth Brann and twin sons
have returned to Albion after enjoy
ing an extended visit with relatives
in town.
Mrs. John Dougie has gone to Au
gusta for an indefinite time. She ha!
employment at the City hospital.
Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin has returned
from a prolonged visit of severa
months to her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude
Hall of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
Union Grange, East Summer.

Union Grange, No. so, P. of H., OBJ
served Young Peoples day Saturday.
The officers chairs were ably filled
by them. fine entertainment given
and a bounteous dinner was served in
very systematic manner. The lit
erary program was an open meeting,
with music by a choir of young peo-
pie; reading. Lena Russell; song. Es-
Their and Roger Eastman; recitation.
Linwood Bonney; farce. Wanted a
Confidential Clerk" by five young
men, was very good: recitation. Flor
ence Childs. The meeting was called
to order and proceeded to close in the
usual form. Dinner committee for
next meeting, l. f. Cannon and wife,
James Boyle and wife. Lester e. Rob-
inson and wife. Installation Of officers
at the next meeting. Id
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31

ming, Dec. 81. Should it be stormy that
evening a postponement will be made
to Thursday evening, January 1.
Music by leagues orchestra. An
oyster supper will be served.
Mrs. Annie Hall and Mrs. Esther
Dunn visited their brother, E. A. Cot
tie and family, Christmas day.
Nathaniel Robinson is home from
Colby for the Christmas recess and
Clifton Allen from u. of M.
Ada Russ was home from Bath for
a few days last week.
DIR. C. F. Davis from Rumford pass
ed Friday and Saturday with his par
ents.
WEST-The Christmas tree concert
which was postponed Friday on ac-
count of the snow storm was held
| Saturday evening. The following pro-
gram was carried out: Song, Joy to
the World" Scripture reading and
prayer, Arson Williams; recitation,
Eugene Foss, Jr.; recitation, Myron
Cook: recitation, Ola Burnell; solo,
Curtis Butler; recitation, Mildred But
Ter; recitation, Ella Foss; recitation,
Ethelyn Farrand; song. Ruby and
Teddy Williams; recitation, Eva Bur-
nell; recitation, Lee Williams; recita-
ton, Florence Raymond; recitation,
Lafayette Anderson; solo, Earl Stone;
| recitation, James Stone; recitation,
Merton Raymond; recitation, Ruby
| Williams; duet, Curtis Butler and Mrs
| Lizzie Williams; recitation, Teddy r
| Williams; duet, EVE Stone and Ethel
Pulls; recitation. James Stone; recita-
ton, when Santa Claus Comes,
Ruby Raymond; Seeking for Me- :
| choir Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa
Claus made their appearance and dis
| tributed the presents, assisted by
brownies and elves. The exercises
closed with the hymn, THE Sweetest
Name" The committee was: Mrs. l.
A. Foss, chairman; Mrs. Pulls, assist
ed by Ethel Pulls, Mary French ano
others. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Kine
were unable to be present in the at
ternoon. The church was prettily dec
Grated by festooning. The work was
| done by Ethel Pulls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31

and girls Christmas from 3 until in
the afternoon. They enjoyed a Christ
mas tree game and many nice things
to eat
Those being entertained at Mrs. S.
c. Starrett's Christmas were l.. u.
Masse and family, c. N. Weber and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Lewis.
w. J. Thompson went to Rockland
Monday on business, returning Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones were
callers at the Clark and Morgan
homestead Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Clark enter
tanned Christmas, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Crillan, Mr. and Mrs. GLAND Swain
and Mrs. Harvey Swain of Waterville
and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Farley of Ban
gor.
DR.. and Mrs. Leach passed Christ
mas with his father in Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
Excelsior GRANGE.

Excelsior Grange, Poland. held its
regular meeting Saturday evening.
Worthy Master J. G. Davis presiding.
Officers pro tenn: Gate keeper, Frank
Currier; assistant steward, Carlos
Dnrgin; Flora, Mrs. Flora Currier:
lady assistant steward. Fife Richard
son. Two were admitted to member
ship The finance committee, secretary
and treasurer reported. The present
membership is 2S7 and there is a bal
ance in the treasury. A card of thanks
was received from Charles r. Brown
and from Mrs. Hackett for the beau
tiful flowers sent during their recent
illness.
Mrs. Gladys Thuriow was in charge
of the program: Piano solo, Helen Da-
Wis. She received a hearty encore and
responded. Reading, William Gowell;
clipping, Frank Currier; reading, VIII
lis Winchell. Remarks were made by
Past Master Charles Pulsifer and the
worthy master told some interesting
talks at the State Grange in Bangor.
which he attended. Next Saturday eve-
ming will be installation of officers
with Past Master Charles Pulsifer as
installing officer. An Oyster supper
will be served by M. w. Mcknight, as
sisted by Letitia Rand and George
Winchell. There were so present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
ALBION.

Edna Sanborn is home from Massa-
chnsetts. where she has been passing
a few months in her uncies FANNY
Winnifred Webb returns to Farm
ington Monday for the winter term
at the Normal school.
Alice Tozier, who has been working
in Waterville is passing the Hoil-
days at home.
Voyle Abbott is teaching the WIN
ter term of Bessey Ridge school.
Rev. G. A. Beebe has accepted
call TO the Christian church ana VIII
enter upon his duties Jan. IL. he is
expected to arrive in town, Jan. I.
The ladies' of the c. B. society ana
others met Tuesday, Dec. 30, to get
tbe parsonage in readiness for Kew,
and Mrs. G. A. Beebe, who are expect
ed Jan. Z.
The annual election of Sunday
school officers will take place mex.
Sunday at the Christian church.
The Christmas exercises passed OH
pleasantly and with credit to COM
mittees and participants. Mrs. Mary
Haskell received a purse containing
about SIC as a token of the esteem
of her friends. She has been i'll sew
eraI months.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Hight and Mrs
Marcia Nickerson of Somervlile,
Mass. passed Christmas with MIR. ana
Mrs. E. E. Wiggin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31

ell Thursday noon. The Ladies' Aid will
hold their annual meeting and cleo
ton of officers in the afternoon.
Mrs. Randlette of Richmond is the
guest of her son, DR.. c. M. Randlette
and family.
John Minott of Bath is the guest of
Earl Cook.
Miss Emma Curtis of Lewiston is
the guest of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Richardson.
Miss Edith Hall is passing the Holt
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. A. Hall.
Miss Gladys Wright of Pennington
Normal school has been the guest of
Mrs A. V. Blaisdell.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Susie
Getchel, wife of Woodbury. P. Getch-
ell was held from the home Saturday
forenoon. Rev. Lewis Greene Of the
Congregational church ofticiated. She
was born in Bingham, resided many
years in Lewiston and for the past
few years had resided in Monmouth
She had held high offices in the G.. K
Norris, w. +. c., where she will be
greatly missed. Besides her husband
two brothers, Clarence l.. Thompson OF
Monmouth and William Thompson oil
Lewiston, survive.
Joseph Fowler has gone to Annapolis
Md. where he has an appointment
in the Naval Academy.
Mrs. H. S. Bent has been visiting
her son, Carroll Rent in Portland.
Harry r. Pierce of Ohio University
passed Christmas with his sister, Mrs
Z. C. Andrews.
Miss Hazel Haynes and Miss Ben
ninghove of Bath are guests of Miss
Haynes parents, Mr.. 'and Mrs. George
| HAYNES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
New Century Pomona Grange.

The next regular meeting of New
Century Pomona will be with Rookie
meka Grange, Peru, on Wednesday
Jan. IA. The 1914 program is as fol-
lows: Opening in Fifth degree at
1890 A. M; music by Rockemeka
Grange; routine business; music by
Rockemeka Grange report of State
Grange, Worthy Master Bisbee; read
ing, E. G.. Child, West Peru Grange;
reading, Fred Hannaford, Mt. Sugar
Loaf Grange; recess for dinner; mu-
sic, Rockemeka Grange; installation OF
officers, Mrs Kate Ellis; music, Mrs
Arris and Mrs. Bumford; reading, Mrs
H. M. Tucker, Canton Grange; reaos
ing, Ira Wing Swift, River Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
Mt. Sugar Loaf Grange.

At the regular meeting of Mount
Sugar Loaf Grange held Saturday aft
ernoon at Grange hall, the following
list of officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Master, M. Nj. White'
overseer. Vivian Horne; lecturer,
Ethel Eustis; steward, Z. L. Taylor;
assistant steward, ]. Willis Durham,
chaplain, Alice Austin; treasurer, P
w. Torrey: secretary, Melissa L.
Bracket; Ceres, Rose White; Pomo-
ma, Bessie Horne; Flora, Margie Han
naford; lady assistant steward, Clara
Durham; gate keeper, Fred Hanna
ford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
Roeksmska Grange. Peru.

Rockemeka Grange held its regular
meeting Saturday. This Third and
Fourth degrees were conferred and a
good program given. The next meet
ing will be In two weeks and E. l..
Torrey will install the officers for tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
CHINA.

The several Christmas trees in towr
at the homes Of the people proved yer,
pleasing both to the older and young
err members of the families in which
they We're held.
Earl G. Harlow of South Paris, who
passed Christmas with DIR. and Mrs
G.. j. Nelson, returned home Sunday.
Miss Georgia Farnsworth, who
passed Christmas week at her home,
returned Monday to her school in
Danforth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Foster OF Angus
ia with Mrs. Fosters mother passed
Christmas at w. E. Coiby's.
Edward E. Washburn, principal of
Richmond High school. is passing his
Christmas recess at home.
Misses Edith and Mary Washburn
Of Colby college are at home on a
short vacation during the holidays.
J. A. Woodsum Is on business trip
in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams are at
North Vassalboro for a week.
Miss Cora Brown returned Saturday
from a visit to her friends in Damar-
iscotta.
SOUTH-Everett Goodspeed, who
has employment in Portland. passed
a few days at Christmas time with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Good
speed.
Ralph Record went to his home
Tuesday in New Hampshire to pass a
two-weeks vacation.
The Christmas exercises at the
Friends church were very interesting
and many were made happy by
Christmas gifts from friends and
neighbors.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Mosher passed a
happy Christmas as their children
We're all home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Thompson en-
tartained ruita a--r,nmhan. nf little hnus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
MON m OUTH.

The members of the Methodist Epis-
copal church and parish will hold their
ANIMAL MAUI Years. dinner at the chad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
NEWS FROM ALL
THE VASSALBOROS.
VASSAL BORO.

The Christmas tree at Adams Mem
oriaI church, Vassalboro, wednesday
eyening was a decided success. Inc
decorations were fine and the frultage
Of the two trees abundant ana We'll
chosen. The pastor was generously
remembered by fat envelope While MS
wife was presented with great pun
die which. when undone, took the form
of a beautiful puff, the gift OF tne
Ladies' Aid The program fenecteo
much credit upon both the young 1oihs
and those who drilled them
brunswick Burns Oatsay OF Augusta,
and Miss Marjorie Glazier Marshaii Oh
riverside. were united In marriage
christmas evening by Rev. r. M Pea
cock. The service took place at the
home of the brides uncle, James Dun
lap. The company was a iaiiiis
group consisting of the host ana most.
ess. Walter Dunlap and his wife, anu
the Misses Oatsay, sisters OF the
groom. Refreshments were served al
tho close after which the young PEG
nile left for Augusta, where they lnteho
IN reside. The bride is well-knowr
and highly esteemed young lady OF
this place.
The Ladies' Aid of the Adams Me-
mortal church, Vassalboro, Will give
a "Silver tea" at the chapel New
Years afternoon, from to O'CLOCK
Light refreshments will be served
The gentlemen are most cordially IN
yited. A silver plate will be In eVi-
dence to receive offerings. No admis-
sion fee is asked. The proceeds VIII
90 towards making up the balance OF
the missionary offering Tor the yea'
1913
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-24
WILSON LIKES ATTITUDE
OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Continued From First Page.

on ranches shall not be installed in
the towns or villages corresponding to
the hes, but in one of the ranches
50 that the watchers may not attend,
the principal object aimed 1T being TO
omit elections in at least two-tnrds
of the polling booths in each district.
For this reason, not more than -
booths are TO be installed in your dis
trict.
BLANK ballots will be used i'm the
polling booths which may Ice establish
cd so that the absolute majority OF
votes cast shall give the following re-
suit:
"President-Gen. Victoriano Huerta.
vice president-Gen. Aurelianc
Banquet.
SIN spite of the fact that article
Fl prescIibes that the returns be sent
directly To the chamber Of deputies,
the supervisors must be instructed
to turn them over to the jefe poltico,
who will examine them, and if he finds
that they are in accord with these i'm
structions. he will return them to the
supervisor with instructions to send
them To the chamber Of deputies. If
the jefc politico hnds that more than
one third of the polling booths in the
district have been utilized, he will omit
the forwarding of a sufficient number
Of returns. so that the chamber of
deputies shall receive returns from
more than onc-third.
"6-Cumplete liberty must be grant &.
ed to citizens and political parties,
i'm all booths where votes are to be
permitted to be cast, 40 that they may
formulate protests Of any description,
so long ms the protests are against
violation of the law by partisans OF
any of the candidates in the electoral
contest. but in no case must such pro-
test he allowed to interfere with the
object set forth in part four of these
instructions.
IF the examination by the jcfes
rolitico reveals that the returns do not
correspond with these instructions,
4, they will make whatever arrange.
ments may be necessary, so that the
returns shall correspond entirely with
| the said Instructions
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-24
CURB STOCKS.
J. a. Minncar & Co. say today

j, \, Mnncar & Co. say today
The big market was dull today, that
is, New York. A total of only $4,000
shares was traded in. The copper
market was fairly active though at the
expense of prices. Butte Il Superior
sold down to 252i, c. & II. 300. and
Osccola 60. Copper Range could really
tie considered the wca,1 feature.
With little over 1000 shares it
reacted to 32%. This weakness in the
coppers is due entirely to the metal
situation. AS yet there has been no
demand for copper in any quantity.
London metal was off | pound. 10
shllings for spot and pound. . shil-
lings Tor futures.
Tonopah Belmont declared regularly
quarterly dividend OF % cents, payable
January tn stock of record Dec. Is.
Thomas w. Lawson in an advertise
ment this morning knocked the steei
corporation and the National banking
system.
The market did not act good. at all
today but il was so narrow that one
should not De influenced in forming an
opinion by today's quotations.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-24
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT.
Nov. II. "a; Dec. /. s.


STATE OF MICHIGAN,
The Probate Court for the County Uf
IIoughton.
At a session Of said Court. held NJ
the Probate Office In the Village Of
Houshton i'm said County, on the
18th day of November A. ID. 1913
Present, Hon. Geo. c. Bentley. judge
OF PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate'of John
PlautZ, deceased
Meri Plautz, widow of said deceased.
having filed in said court her petition
praying that the administration o.
said estate be granted to Michael Klo-
bucher, or TO some other suitable per
son.
II is ordered That the 18th day OF
December. A. u. 1913, at ten o'clock
In the forenoon, at said probate office,
be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition.
II is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by publication
of a copy OF this order. :. once each
week for three successive weeks pre-
vious TO said day OF hearing. In the
Calumet News. newspaper printed
and circulated In said county.
(SeaD GEO. c. BENTLEY,
true copy. Judge NJ Probate.
Liilas q. Mitchell,
Register Of Probate.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-24
MINING NEWS AND STOCK QUOTATIONS

seen for some time past. AS usual the
stock market has been discounting UNI
favorable influences i'm advance. His
tory shows time and again that stock
market prices have risen when bust,
ness reaction was on; because liquida-
ton had discounted it's effect, and the
accumulation of idle money resulting
from duh business proved an ire
sistible stimulant In the security mar
kets. History has a habit Of repeating
itself particularly In fundamental mat
ters, and ii would cause no surprise TO
see better prices FOR stocks when trade
reaction was in full swing.-Henry
Clews.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-24
WON'T GO TO DAYTON.
Gocthals Won't Consider Any Offer
Until Canal Is Finished.

Panama, Nov. 24.-Col. Geo. w.
Goethals, chief engineer Of the Pana
ma canal, has received the offer of the
Dayton city management lie replied,
when asked about it today, that his
one desire was to finish the canal, and
that he would wait here before con-
sidering anything else He is DESTROYS
of perfccting permanent organiza =
ton, and says that after that Is done
1t will be time to consider other fields.
II was minated in his converSati1n
that the line likely to he followed Ivy
him hereafter would bc engineering
work, since he was first and foremost
an engineering officer Ills attitude
convinccs all here that he will reject
anything until he can say Of his Pans-
ma canal work. THE job is done"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-24
LIVES ON 2 CENTS A DAY.
Ohio RecIuse, boarding Money, Keeps
Rocks for Robbers.

Kenton. O.. Nov. 24.-Thc high cost
of living seems To have been solved
by Nicholas Refer, 81, who lives as
recluse in shack on the outskirts OF
ths city. He declares that for several
Years he has lived on ~ cents a week
lie says lie makes pound of sugar
aud pound of coffee last year.
His chief expense is bread. He buys.
four stale loaves for nickel
Refer is said to DO worth $4,000.
lie has deadly fear Of robbers and
keeps Il pile OF rocks and several huge
clubs at the head of his bed.