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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
NOMINATIONS BY
THE GOVERNOR

The following nominations were made
Wednesday by Governor william T.
Haines:
Member State Board of Health-Wil-
liam L. Cousins, Portland.
Trustee State Normal Schools-John j.
Cunningham, Portland, to fill vacancy
caused by resignation of Hon. Charles
w. Mullen of Bangor, now a member of
the Public Utilities Commission.
Trustee Bath Military and Naval Or
phan Asylum-Isaac l.. Spauiding, Rich
mond
Dedimus Justice-Roscoe t. Holt, Port
land
Notaries Public--Arthur Chapman,
Portland; John j. Devine, Portland; Wi
ley C. Conary, Bucksport; Willis T. En-
mons, Saco; Roger A. Greene, Lewis
ton; James E. Etohells, Biddeford; Car
rol L. Beedy, Portland; Jos. w. Allen.
Mt. Vernon; C. w. Wescott, Belfast
Charles w. Floyd. wytopitlock.
Justices of the Peace--John j. Devine,
Portland: Percy N. H. Lombard, Old Or
c'hard; J. Fred Sheehan, Bangor; Seth T.
Campbell, Island Falls; Charles l.. Mars
ton. Yarmouth; Archie l. Sargent, Tenn
pie; Philip r. Goodrich, Brunswick.
Trial Justice-Frank o. Pray, DAN
fortha Carl H. Whittemore, Wilton.
Inland Fish and Game wardens-
Charles w. Robbins, Wilton; Fred A.
Willis, Bath; E. T. Bessey. Knox.
Coroner-Galen r. Ramsay, Dexter.
Inland Fish and Game Warden-D. w
Mcdonald, Millinocket Up. o. Grind
stone).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
JOICE

John Henry and daughter. Ina, went
last week to Attleboro, Mass, to at
tend the funeral of Mr.. Henry's sis
ter, Mrs. Elizabeth McAvoy. They are
now visiting friends in Boston and
vicinity
Mr.. Sanford Of New York City arriv-
ed Saturday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Hildreth where Mrs. San
ford has been visiting the past two
weeks.
There will be school entertainment
at the Lewis school house Saturday
evening, Dec. 10.
l.. II. Ford, superintendent of schools
was a business caller in this part of
the town last week
Henry Gordon has number of men
engaged to cut cord wood.
Johnnie Henry has had sick horse
but IL is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
"sANTA CLAUS" MAIL
Many Children Write Letters Making
Known Their Wants

Letters addressed to Santa Claus"
which are mailed in the city are being
given by the postmaster to Mrs.
Charles T. Penney, who is doing all
in her power to provide the wants of
thee hildren. These letters were for
merly sent to the dead letter office at
Washington, D. c., but by a recent
ruling of Congress they will be given
to anyone asking for them. BY means
of these letters Mrs. Penney has al
ready secured the names of "A chill
dren. who will hear from Santa
Claus at Christmas time. The letters
received so far have all been signed
with full signatures and addresses, SO
they could be looked UP. Letters often
come signed with one name-as Bob,
and in those cases nothing can be
done towards making Christmas seem
real to the poor children.
The letters received are very inter-
esting and Mrs. Penney has often been
asked to show them. Words are mis-
spelled, of course, but the children
surely have the art of expressing their
desires in a few words.
Among the children to be helped
this year is a motherless family of Il.
Following are a fewYexamples of the
letters received so far
Dear Santa ClausRcax
7 am little girl five years old.
would like a dolly and one that will
cry" 81
Dear Santa Claus: .,z
II am a little boy four years old,
but love dollies and l wapt one that
won't break. / would like some little
dishes offlie WELL
Dear Santa Claus:
'Win you please bring me a Nee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
SHIP IS SECURED
TO CARRY CONTRI-
BUTTONS TO BELGIUM
Steamer Harpalyce Will Sail
From Boston On or About
Christmas Day - Directions
for Shipping

The Journal is In receipt of the fol-
lowing letter from Hon. c. S. HIGH
born, Maine member of the executive
committee Of the American Relief
Commission, which explains itself:
Editor of Kennebec Journal,
Augusta, Me.
Dear Sir:-Will you please note in
the columns of your paper that the
steamer Harpalyce has been secured
to carry New England contributions
to the Belgians. She is at the Bos-
ton & Albany dock in Boston. 1t is
hoped that she will be ready to sail
on or about Christmas day All con-
tributions should be forwarded ac
cordingly, and notice must be sent
to the Belgian relief committee, 420
Boylston street, Boston.
New and secondhand clothing, po-
tatoes, canned goods, dried and cured
foods-nearly everything can be
used.
If clothing is sent, it should be clean
and a schedule should be attached to
every package showing contents.
Nearly all shipments will be carried
free; if not, the freight will be paid
by the committee in Boston.
Names contribution ought to be n
generous one.
Very truly yours,
C. S. HICHBoRN,
State Executive. American Relief
Commission. t=fs4-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
LAW COURT
Three Somerset County Cases
Claim the Attention of the
Court During the After
noon Session

The justices sitting at the present law
term of the supreme court were in con-
ference during "Wednesday forenoon. In
the afternoon three cases from the SOM
erset county docket were argued. They
were as follows:
Leroy r. Folsom, receiver, VS.. Clyde
Fl. Smith ct ais. attorney, +. F. Law
renee for the plaintiff and for the defend
ants Attorneys Merrill & Merrill, G.. w.
Grover, r. V. Brown, Walton &c Walton
and Butler & Butler. An action by the
receiver of the Smith Publishing Co.
against four directors of that corporation
and the executors of fifth to recover
the value of certain assets alleged to
have been appropriated by the directors
for their own use. Before the law court
on report.
Cummings Mfg. Co. VS.. Clyde III. Smith
ct ais; attorneys f. F. Lawrence and s.
W. Gould for the plaintiff, and for the
defendants G. w. Grover, Merrill & Mer-
rill and Walton & Walton. An action
to recover of the defendants as co-part-
ners. The defendants deny liability as
co-partners and allege that the plaintiff
gave credit for the goods sued for to a
hHOWH DIS lIG +. u.
Co. The verdict was for the plaintiff for
$3S654 and the case is before the law
court on exceptions by the defendants.
Belonie Bouchard VS. Dirigo Mutual
Fire Insurance Co.; attorneys Fred F.
Lawrence for the plaintiff and S. w.
Gould for the defendant An action to
recover for a loss under a policy of in
surance issued by the defendant compa-
ny. The defendant denies liability be-
cause the plaintiff used a gasoline en-
CINE for threshing grain in his barn,
causing the fire. A non-suit was ordered
by the presiding justice and the case is
before the law court on exceptions.
Attorneys present during Wednesday,
proceedings of the law court were: S.
w. Gould, A. K. Butler. L. L. Walton, E.
F. Merrill, F. F. Lawrence and George
". Cover, all of Skowhegan: W. B.
Brown of Madison and E. w. Wheeler
of Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
ALBION
Wallace Libby is seriously ill.

Wallace Libby is seriously ill.
Raymond Wiggen fell on the steps
at the Besse School building, cutting
his chin quite badly. Three stitches
were necessary to close the wound.
A meeting was held on Saturday the
18th for the purpose of forming a
Farmers Union. Sixteen signatures
were obtained and it is planned to or
ganize n Union in the near future.
The following pupils of Besse High
School were not absent any session of
the fall term: Frank A. Besse. Willis
E. Clark, Harold N. Davis, Rosa E.
Dow, Inez e. Kimball. Charlotte l..
Norton, Louise j. Stratton and Milton
L. Turner. The following maintained
a term average Of over 80 per cent
based on daily work and examination:
Esther A. Tilton, Homer l.. Gould.
Irving c. Weymouth. Frank A. BESSIE,
Winnie H. Haskell, Helen M. Fowler,
Vivian A. Joy, Mildred A. Sennett,
Rosa e. Dow, Marguerite c. Drake
and Pearl e. Richards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

The Journal for Christmas. Can
you think of present that would
bring more frequent daily reminders
or prove a more constant source of
daily enjoyment. Many people have
already sent in gift subscriptions and
many have called at the Office to view
the beautiful gift cards which the
Journal sends with the first subscrip-
ton. These cards are done in three
colors and appropriately announce the
name of giver and carry expressions
for a Merry Christmas and prosperous
New Year. Haven't you a friend
whom you would like to remember
with a subscription to the Journal?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
A drawing was held at 10 o,clo

A drawing was held at 10 o'clock
Wednesday morning at the office of
the city clerk of five traverse jurors to
serve at the January term of the SUI
perior court, which will convene the
second Tuesday of the month at the
courthouse in Augusta, Judge Fred
Emery Beane presiding. The names
drawn from the box were: P. o. Char
pentier of Ward 4, Henry w Haskell
of Ward 3, Peter j. O'Brien of Ward 6,
John H. Day of Ward and John w.
Moore of Ward /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

The Story of Europe and the Ma
tions at War; is the title of concise
treatise on the Great War. 1t lays
bare in an interesting manner the
deep rooted causes of the most stu
pendous conflict in history. This book
is obtaipable through the Journal al
CSC. per copy or 79c. when sent by
mail. AS only a few copies remain
for distribution the offer should be &C
eepted Immediately. Such a book
would be welcome addition to any
ones library
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

cano No. 4 and a Mecanno motor.
Hope you have a merry Christmas"
Dear Santa Claus:
L would like to have a dolly and
some books and some dollys dishes
for my Xmas presents. If you are
good enough to give me these things
will be a very happy little girl
The following letter is from widow
left with five children:
Dear Santa Claus:
Il was left a widow with five chill
dren and have had a struggle to exist.
We always had our Christmas tree
and you came, but this year thought
it would be SO different until l found
the good Lord provided. If you could
send something for the children. Any
thing would be acceptable"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
A child's imagination is lively.
4oe in, 1i1f -

A child's imagination is lively.
1t creates in miniature a world of its
OWE.
Wise parents take advantage of this
in toy choosing.
They select toys that have an
educational value, that stimulate the
child's mind and keep it working in
healthy channels.
There are many such toys-for
young and old, some of them so in
teresting that it will be hard to keep
papa and grandpa from monopoiizing
them.
Where to see them?
\. Richmond will give you full direc-
tons in his bargain basement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

At the meeting of the Friendly
League this Thursday evening, Mrs.
George e. Bird of Portland will speak
from 8 to 10 on Woman Suffrage"
from the point of view of it's undesir-
ability. Members of the advisory
board are cordially urged to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Furs, this year, are noticeably low
er. II. G. Barker has made elaborate
preparations for holiday trade with
Fur sets, muffs and other we'll match
ed sets. Gloves. ties, scarfs and other
appropriate gifts in fancy boxes at
this popular store.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Oliver ]. Jordan, who is one of the
station men for the Boston L road, and
who had been making brief visit in
Augusta, left Wednesday for visit
to Lewiston and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
LOCAL BRIEFS

Two tickets to the Augusta Opera
house will be given with every S. pur-
chase at the mems good clothes and
Quitting shop &C. A. eMesser Coz I'M
til Dec. 25.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Earl Harvey, student at the Maine
Central Institute at Pittsfield, arrived
in the city Wednesday afternoon and
will enjoy the Christmas holidays with
his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

John NJ. Eastman of Benton, register
of deeds-elect OF Kennebec county, was
a visitor wednesday in the city for
the purpose Of getting an insight of
the work in the registry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Supt. Charles Dunn, Jr., of the State
school for Boys at South Portland, was
in town Wednesday ON matters con-
nected with the institution, and re-
turned home on the afternoon express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Association will hold its annual Apron
and Fancy Article sale at ST. Mary's
hail. State street. Thursday, Dec. II,
afternoon and evening. dec16d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

When you are checking up your
Christmas shopping list, don't forget
that the Daily Kennebec Journal is
one of the most popular presents you
can select
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
LOCAL NOTICE

Ye old-tme country dance at X. of
p. hall. Hallowell, Friday evening,
Dec Is. Music by Shares Orchestra.
dec17d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Beginning Friday Dec. IS. the Wool
worth Company will keep open for
business every evening until Christ
mas. DIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

The gold industry of the Rand is
estimated to be worth half a million
dollars day to South Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

A good line Of handkerchiefs at the
remnant store. Also a few fancy ar
ticles. There is still time to leave your
order for Christmas aprons. Aprons
cut any style for cents, shirtwaists
for Is. dec16d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Justin Cove of Perry was among
Wednesdays business callers in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Miss Edith Tetreault has a water
colored calendar sale at 81 Water
street, Tetreault's Drug store.
Dec15eod3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Private pupils received for instruc-
ton in all the elementary branches
by Normal Graduate of several years
teaching experience. Hours $50 to
$50 p. M. Saturdays to II A. M.
Mrs. Myrtle Weston, II Bangor ST.
Tel. 625-J. deci5d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Christmas novelties, table linens
towels, handkerchiefs. neckwear and
aprons at Lottie s. Safford's. III State
street. dec3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Thursday, December II, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
chas. e. Cheney

Chas. e. Cheney
Church organ tuner, will be at North
Hotel week of Dec. IA. Orders left with
Mr. Davis will receive prompt att.n-
ton. dec10dtf
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-23

makes the modern woman much more independent and in time is likely to have great effect upon family rela- tions-
 Is having it's effect upon the size of families. People are realizing that families should not be so large that the children cannot be properly cared for and educated.
 Mir. Collins assumption of true science and religion going hand in hand would be amusing if he did net expect to be taken seriously.
 Copernicus dared not send his work on the Revolution of the Heavenly Bodies" to Rome. for there were the not send 1t to Wittenberg, for there were the Ieaders of Professionalism no less hostile" When published just before his death. it was published as a hypothesis and not as a truth.
 name of His Holiness. the Pope and the whole Congregation of the Holy Ohice, to relinquish altogether the opinion that the sun Is the centre of the world and immovable. and that the earth moves, nor henceforth to whatsoever, verbally or in writing" I do not know and I doubt if MT. Col5 lins knows of the religious or lack of religious views from his point of view of Volta. Qhms and Amphere. but do know. and do not wonder that MT. Collins did not refer to the views of Thomas A. Edison.
 Mr Collins reference to the triumph of Christian democracy at Runeemede is another amusing assumption Humes' History of England says, "In- nocent, considering himself as feudal lord of the kingdom, was incensed at the temerity of the barons, who. though they pretended to appeal to bis authority. had dared. without waiting for his consent. to impose such terms on a prince. who, by resigning to the Roman pontiff his crown and inde- pendsnce,. had placed himself inmod- lately under the papal protection He issued, therefore, a bull. In which, from the plentitude of his apostolic power, and from the power which God had committed to him, to build and destroy kingdoms. to plant and to overthrow, he annulled and abrogeted the whole charter. as unjust in itself, as obtained by compulsion, and as derozatory to the dignity of the apostolic see. He prohibited the barons from exacting the observance of 1t; he even prohibited the king himself from paying any regard to 1t: he absolved him and his subjects from all oaths which they had been constrained to take to that purpose: and he pronounced a general sentence of communication against everyone who should persevere in maintairing tensions" Mir. Collins, if he is living | fifty yeare from now will probably say Christian democracy established
 ALBERT BOARDMAN. Norwich, June 20, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-23
Heat q Menace 10
 Lives of Old Folks
Sicknes. and Misery Result From Clogged Bowels
 In Hot Weather.

People advancing in years should be very careful of their health during the hot months as heat has very enervating and weakening effect on them. One has only to look at the daily list of fatalities to elderly peo- pie reported by the papers to realize that these are the hardest months for them to overcome.
 The easily digested foods should be eaten. and then only sparingiy. and alcoholic beverages and iced things should be avoided as much as possible Exercise should be taken daily in the shade. Most important of all in the maintenance of health and vigor at this time is to avoid constipation. with it's accompanying headaches and mus cular and blood congestion This is accomplished by the timely use of a gentle laxative like pr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It is the ideal laxa- tive for elderly people. as it is mild, tastes pleasant and does not gripe. Best of all, it contains valuable tonic properties that build up and strength en the system
 Elderly people should avoid strong physics. cathartics. purgatives, salts and pills, as they are a shock to the system. In the opinion of reliable people like Mrs. c. J. Nichols, 2o1o
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-23
InniEFERENT CITIZENS.

Just what tae failure on the part of the voters to take proper interest in each and every election leads to is disclosed by the revelations which have been made in NeE York where the manipulation of the ballot boEes has been uneartaed following tnsesti- gations.
 While the height of absurdity Is reached when the claims are put for ward by the election officials charged with illegal procedure that the ballot box stufing was resorted to that the district might make a good showing, it nevertheless. indicates that 1t lies within the power of the individual voter to contribute his influence to the overcoming of such possibility by getting to the polls and casting his own vote.
 Just so long as there is disposition to neglect the duty of voting and to trust election and other important epportu- mites for participating in the direction of public affairs te a few. there is bound to De dissatisfaction and such cannot be overcome by the claim of not being interested New York's sit uation. which represents a condition not new in large communities where voters aa eoASLaHtiy SnanSiHS anu are not widely known, is directly due to the crooked election officials but in- directly ts the willingness of a large number of voters to permit any kind of conditions to prevail. When the desire setzes the voters to have the district make a good showing then will there be better officials and different conditions governing elections and po- ntfcal affairs. The responsibility of the voker cannot be too fully realized.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-23

~That little girl next door is cer- talniy mightly sensfbly.' remarked Standish, settling himself beside his wife in the porch swing:
 Has she been making eyes at your"
 I am free to admit" replied Stan- dish. that that would be proof of intelligence. but not a proof of un- usual intelligence Everybody dees that, you know If you hadn't made surne I should stiii be hopping from twig to twis as light -heartedly and as carefree as johnny -tumpup.v
 Your metaphors are sen9eNhat mixed" replied his wife. but I think I get your meaning. Let me tell you am sure you would still be as unlidy in your appearance, with your tie aA crooked and your boots as .unshined and feet as awkward as they used to be. and, besides. didn't make eyes at you, and you know 1t. You didn't give me any peace In my life: you hunted me from pillar to post; pur- sued me till I was out of breath, and then. while I was still out of breath. and could not answer you. you asked me to marry you. and took silence for consent and married me before re- covered. I married you becauseI was sorry for you and because none of the other girls look at you and because you needed some one to look after you. and, if I had my life to live over again, I would marry you again!'
 Help! There seems to be no es- cape."
 If you go to making eyes at the little girl next door," said Mrs. Stan dish, land coming to tell me how sen sible she is. you'll have to show tea- son for your interest or I'll put a spider in your coffee. Contest"
 "All right, heres where I make q clean breast of the whole affair have been watching her for a long time. She takes the same car to town every morning that I take. and she knows two men who take the same car. One of these is an Apollo. If the seats are all occupied he is happy. He takes his place in the aisle be- hand up on either side and gets hold of strap. Hanging that way, every one who enters the car Is compelled to scrouge past him. and so notice what a beautiful creature he is- When he is so unfortunate as to be able to find a seat he sits in the end nearest the aisle, crossing his knees carelessiy Sc that one foot projects into the aisle where everybody will fall over it. and so take notice of him, and he sits sidewise so that his beautiful cameo like profile is turned to all the rest of the car and preserves that position all the way to town. The other man she knows is a small insignificant shrimp with pale hair"
 Are you describing yourself?"
 '.No, would not hatter myself that way. If I were describing myself ] would be the Apollo and let the other