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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
SKERIFF-ELECT
NOT CANDIDATE
FOR MAY0RALTY

Lewiston, Me, Dec. 29.-The latest
slant to local political affairs, the ru-
mored candidacy for Sheriff-elect Da-
Wis for the Democratic nomination for
mayor, was twisted out of shape by
Sheriff elect Davis Tuesday.
"Emphatically no. l have troubles
enough as it is. / have heard the
rumor before but it is not true. am
not a candidate for mayor" declared
the deputy in the office of city police
headquarters.
The Democrats have a dish full of
worrying according to several of those
who pretend to be on the inside, In
arriving at a decision regarding a
candidate for mayor. Last year the
caucus ended in a bitter fight between
the Morey interests backed by the
Corner" and the Hines faction. This
dispute has not been cleaned up by
any meaus and as Deputy Davis, the
next sheriff, is a Morey man, the con-
troll of the local department, now in
the hands of Chief McCarron, Demo-
crat, and Mayor Wiseman Of the fus-
ion forces, is important to the work
ings of the democracy.
Thus the rumor became circulated that
Deputy Davis with his fine record for
cleanup in the police department behind
him and the record which it is said he
intends to make by keeping the lid on
tight until after Legislature at least,
would garner a large following regard
less of political afiliation and that his
election should be easy.
Then the scheme was perfect from
political viewpoint With the corner
in control of the sheriff's department in
Lewiston, an organization could be per-
fected that ought to tide this county
over any political disturbance that the
next few years could stir up.
Thus the Hines faction would be
brought to their knees and have to re-
turn to the fold in good nature or else
get out into the cold
But Deputy Davis assures a. reporter
that the story isn't true; that he isn't
going to be a candidate for mayor or
hasn't thought seriously of it nor would
have thought of it had not somebody
suggested 1t to him in the form of a
question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
PORTLAND YOUNG
man IS MISSING

Portland, Me-, Dec. 29--Entire mystery
surrounds the disappearance on Saturday
last of Thomas H. Symonds. "a. a popu-
lar Portland young man, at the time of
his disappearance and for the last six
Co. elothiers, next door to the Congress
Square Hotel
At 11.45 Saturday forenoon Mr. Sy-
monds left the store intending to go
home to dinner, and from that moment
no trace OF him is SO far obtainable He
for prominent New York firm yester-
day and would have ended his employ
ment with Clark & Friend the evening
Of the day on which he disappeared
When he left the store he wore blue
sole hat of the prevailing mode, a blue
overcoat and gray neck scarf blue suit
with a very subdued check and black
boots. He wore double gold chain
across his breast with a Masonic charm
on it, He is about feet s inches in
height, weighs 100 pounds. and has blue
eyes and a bright, healthy complexion
He would be easily recognized since he
has slight scar under his right Jaw,
and his right foot Is slightly smaller
than the other and turns In somewhat,
so that he walks with a noticeable limp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
STOCK EXCHANGE j
CLOSING WAS VERY
WISE PRECAUTION

Princeton, N. j., Dec. 29.-The clos
emergency measure during the fret
few months of the war proved their
great value, according to Prof. Henry
C. Emery of Yale whose paper was a
feature of the discussion at the morn
ing session of The American Economic
Association today on Speculation on
the Stock Exchanges and Public Regu-
lation Of the Exchanges.
Speaking of the elaborate attempt
made in Germany to regulate stock
speculation. he pointed out that not
only had the government repealed the
act after ten years experience, but
that in doing so 1t had distinctly stat.
ed that the restrictive measures of that
act had had the effect of intensifying
the evils aimed at. not diminishing
them.
The important and necessary func-
ton of free speculation market, said
Mr.. Emery. had come to be generally
recognized by economists. A new fall
lacy, however, had crept In. This was
in confusing speculation with the
Stock Exchange organization. RI the
function of speculation were to help
direct the course of investment, II did
not follow that 1t was the function of
the governors of the Stock Exchange
to direct the public by advice or res
ports" On the contrary, the function
of the governors was to provide an
open market where business would be
facilitated and strict honesty enforced
He referred to the recent closing Of
the Exchanges. Necessary as such clos :,
ing was. as an emergency measure, it
had proved that, without an open mar
ket the investor did not know the
value of his property. the banks were
uncertain as to all collateral offered
them and as to their own liquid as
sets, that the credit system was disar-
ranged. and that normal Industrial ex-
pansion was harnpered in many ways. +
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Speaking of the Christmas tree in
Market Square," said an Augusta man
yesterday, there is at least one little
girl in the CITY who believes that San
ia Claus Kinsman was the original
Santa of childhood's days and will
probably continue strong in her belief
until 1t Ia dispelled by the coming
years. She was at the top of Winthrop
hill Thursday evening in company with
her father when Santa rode by on his
goat team en- route for the tree at the
foot Of the hill, and as the team passed
her she shouted: Santa, Will you
please bring me a dolly broke mine
todayr This was something OF a poser
for Santa to answer offhand, but he
flashed q question to the little girls
father, and on receiving an affirmative
nod from the man replied: Yes, little
girl. when I come down the chimney
at your home later tonight l will surely
see that you have dolly And sure
enough. when the little girl awakened
in the morning there was big dolly
awaiting her-Santa Claus had kept
his word"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
KENNEBEC
READFIELD

EAST-Miss Molly Kendall of III. Yer.
non is with Mrs. C. H. Gordon for a few
weeks.
Mrs. w. A. Bourne who has been i'll for
the last week, is convalescent.
Arthur Lanctot of North Arson was
the over Christmas guest of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lanctot.
Mrs. C. C. Morrill, returned Saturday
from Waterville. where she had been
visiting her sister. Mrs. w. D. Haines.
Christmas guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George Morrow were Willis
Morrow OF Winthrop. Charles Damren.
Archie Morrow. Ella Morrow and Althea
Heath. all OF Augusta.
Little Dorcas Damren has bad burn
on her hand.
Dinner guests at the home of Mrs.
Ada Berry Sunday were Mrs. Eva Hig-
gins OF Fairfield; Roscoe Berry and
Miss Inez Mcneil of Auburn; also Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Berry.
Mr. Beckham and family OF Augusta
were recent guests of his mother Mrs.
Rose Cailiff
Morton HalIett of Monmouth was
weekend guest of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Hallett.
A Christmas tree and entertainment
was held at the church here Friday
evening. A goodly number was present
In spite of the very cold night Santa
was a welcome guest. with bags Of
candy and plenty Of toys for the boys
and girls.
Rev. Mr.. Dyer of Oakland supplied for
Rev. Mr. Lindsay Sunday. Mr.. Lindsay
is spending tina holidays with his pareDts
In Brocktoss A1mE
Mrs. C. c. Dudley OF Auburn was in
town Thursday to attend the funeral OF
the lets Mrs. Mary Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clough were
guests from Friday till Monday OF refa.
tives in Auburn.
The all-day meeting OF the L. T. C..
which was held at tho home OF Mrs.
W. A. Bourne was well attended. The
next meeting is with Mrs. Alice Morrow
Wednesday afternoon. Dec. 90.
Mrs. Sarah Blodsett and son Charles
Libby we're weekend guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
RUSSIANS ONCE MORE MASTERS
OF PASSES IN CARPATHIANS

portance of the trenches near Holle-
beke, south of Ypres, which have been
taken by the Germans and points out
that the strategic value of these posi-
lions has been emphasized recently in
dispatch from Sir John French. COM
mander- in chief of the British forces
on the continent They command an
important crossing of the river Lys
to which the Germans had been hold
ing tenaeiously. The taking of these
trenches gives them a stronger foot
hold.
The fear of Zeppelin raid over
London which recently has more or
less subsidized has been replaced by the
possibility of a raid by German aero
planes. The comparative ease with
which English airmen reached Cux-
haven has driven home the Idea that
a retaliatory visit would not present
anv greater difficulty.
All the machinery to meet air IN
yaders has been frightened up. The Of
fetal warning as to the best steps &c
circumvent- danger, heretofore issued
only in coast towns, Is now being cir
culated in London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
ENJOYABLE OCCASION
Auction Bridge Party for Wellesley
College Fire Fund

An Auction Bridge party for the ben
eft of the wellesley College fire fund
was given by the following ladies,
home of DR.. and Mrs. o. c. S. Davies,
10 Stone street, and proved to be
very pleasant occasion. The party
was given by the following ladies,
who have studied at Wellesley Col
iege or are at present students at the
College: Mrs. Roy Bodwell, Mrs. g.
r. Campbell, Mrs. John Hamlen, Mrs
o. C. S. Davies, Misses Mary Johnson.
Madeline Lord and Louise Davies all
of this city, and Miss Bigitta Blom OF
johnson and Blom are Juniors. Eigh-
teen tables were filled and thus the
party was a success financially. Light
refreshments were served. 1t Is nee
essary that the wellesley Fire fund
be completed by Dec 81, 1914, and
$4,000 yet remains to be raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Under the new arrangement between
the Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville
Street Railway and the Atlantic Ex-
press Co. the express company will
do the express business as heretofore,
while the street railway company will
do the freight business and Will have
its freight office in the same quarters
with the express company. but win
deliver no freight other than at the
Office. Another change will be that
while heretofore the street railroad
company has employed the motormen
in the freight and express cars and
the express company has employed the
messengers, the street railroad COM
pany will now employ both. Regarding
the uniting of the above service with
that of the Maine Central Railroad, it
is understood that this will be carried
out as il has been at Sabattus since
the building of the line across country
from Waterville to Lewiston. One of
the spurs will be located at Winslow
and the other at Winthrop, and these
with the spur already IN commission
at Sabattus are expected to take care
of the business for the present. Con-
trary to what some people had ex-
pected it is said that none of the
steam railroad freight cars will be
run over the lines Of the street rail-
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
CREW ABANDONS
SCHOONER AND
LAND SAFELY

New York, Dec. 29.--The three-mast-
ed schooner Warren Adams, which
sailed Dec. q from Charleston, S. c.,
for Philadelphia with lumber, was
wrecked BY gale Christmas day and
abandoned in a sinking condition Dec.
"a, according to her crew OF seven
which were rescued by the Norwegian
steamer Joseph j. Cuneo from Kings
ton, and landed here today. Nothing
was saved from the schooner except
few nautical instruments.
Captain Grace said that he and
the crew had given up hope when the
Ounce was sighted. The transfer from
the sinking vessel was made " great
peril in a small boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Boston, Dec. 29.--The harvesting of
the New England ice crop which has
begun in several sections, will provide
employment for thousands of men DUR
ing the next two months. The steady
cold of the past month had made II
possible to start operations earlier
than usual, and since the weather bu-
reau predicts a cold wave in the i'm
mediate wake of today's light rain In
southern New England, no serious in
terruption is anticipated. The ice
ranges in thickness from eight inches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

were submitted and accepted. The re-
port Of the committee on finance
showed that the committee had rails
ed about $4,000 for the year, had paid
all bills up to Jan. 1 of the coming
year and had small balance left in
the treasury. The year has been very
successful and the number of new
members added during that time has
been about Is.
The parish officers elected for the
coming year are as follows: Clerk, f.
w. Lee; treasurer and collector. H.
e. Ordway; parish committee. c. A.
Brooks, w. e. Lawry and z. w.
Church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
ADVENTISTS TO
DEDICATE CHURCH

Portland, Me-, Dec. 29.-Portland for
Seventh Day Adventists throughout
western Maine, who will come here to at
tend the dedicatory services of the new
White Memorial church which has been
completed and made ready for occupsn-
cy at the corner of Grant and Melien
streets.
The program will open Friday evening,
which is the beginning OF the Sabbath
observed by this sect. A preaching SER
vice then will be held at o'clock. Sat-
urday at 10 A. NJ. the Sabbath school will
be in session.
At IL A. NJ. Saturday the dedicatory
service will be held, with distinguished
speakers from out of the State The
invocation viii be given by Elder D. H.
Kress of Boston; the Scripture reading
by Elder s. w. Walker of Portland:
prayer by Elder 2. E. Osborne of Cam
den; duet by Mr.. and Miss Bowers;
the preaching of the dedicatory sermon
by Elder r. D. Quinn, president of the
Atlantic Union conference of this de-
nomination. solo by Miss Cora Bow
ers; address, "A Retrospective View
by Elder A. E. sanderson. pastor of
the church being dedicated; address,
"A Prospective View" by Elder H.
w. Carr, president Of the Maine Con-
ference; dedicatory poem, written by
Miss Eliza III. Morton Of Portland,
who is well known throughout the
country as an author, which poem
will be read by M o. Howe; dedica-
tory prayer by Elder F. C. Gilbert, a
Hebrew evangelist; benediction, FL
der S. J. Hersum of Richmond.
At 3.3e P. M. Saturday the baptismal
service will be followed by a praise
and prayer meeting.
Sunday at 1890 A. NJ, there will be
a workers meeting, at $50 P. M, a
symposium and question meeting; and
at P. M, special service, at which
the program will include chorus sing
ing and the following address: "A
Worldwide Proclamation" Miss Cora
Bowers; Gods Message for Today
Annie Bell Houghton; THE Publish
ing Work." Lillian Bragan; "Recita-
tion," Helen Smith: THE Health
Work." Christine Dyer; exercise by
Portland Church school: Foreign Mis-
sions," Hazel NJ. Howe; sabbath
School and Young Peoples Work. -
Marion C. Howe and Beulah E. Tay-
1or; Religious Liberty Work." Lyman
Bowers; The Valley Of Decision" Eva
V. Walker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

front between the Somme and the Ar
gonne.
I'VE have gained little ground in
the Argonne, notably in the forest "
La Grurie, in the forest of Bolante'
and in the forest of Courte Chaussee.
ION the heights of the Meuse, sew
eral German counter-attacks have
been repulsed, in the forest of Lee
Bouchot, which is northeast of Troy
on.
THE forces of the enemy which had
occupied our trenches in the vicinity
of the redoubt in the burned forest to
the west of Apremont, have been
driven out after three successive
counter attacks.
In upper Alsace, following vio-
lent engagement we are today closely
investing Steinbach, and our forces
have taken possession of the ruins OF
the chateau which is located to the
northwest of this village"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
new ENCL and ICE INDUSTRY
WILL EMPLOY THOUSANDS

in southern Rhode Island to more than
two feet in northern Vermont and
New Hampshire. Operators in the
northern section will be somewhat de-
layed by the necessity of clearing off
from one to two feet of snow which
covers the ponds.
In some districts the crop. may be
curtailed by the low water in the
ponds, resulting from the drouth in
the fall The possibility that the quail
ity of the ice may be affected by the
same cause is being investigated by
local boards of health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
SEC'Y BRYAN CONSIDERS THE
REQUEST OF GERMAN Govt

from the military authorities control
ling the territory in which the con-
sulate is located.
/ The action Of Germany in asking for
the withdrawal Of certain consuls. Is
said to be entirely in1personal and to
be based upon the law of military
necessity which recognizes the right
Of a military officer in command Of oc-
cupied territory to dictate the amount
and extent Of civil business and the
manner in which it shall be conducted
in that territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

The Parish house was the scene of
a very enjoyable dance Tuesday eve
ming given by the members of the
Beta Phi Sorority. The floor was well
filled with dancers, many of those
present being college students home
to pass the holidays. An order of Ia
dances was carried out, Lees Orches-
ira furnishing the music. Refreshments
Of ice cream and cake were served az
intermission. The patronesses were
Mrs. S. c. Webster and Mrs. Frank
Rabbit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
Funeral Of jaime. c. MuIvihiI

Funeral services for the late James
c. Mulvihill were held at o'clock
Tuesday morning at St Mary's Cath
Ollie church, Rev. Thomas J. Michigan
officiating in the presence of relatives
and friends. Interment was made In
St Mary's cemetery, Walter Brennan,
Norman Murphy, James Fitzgerald
and Frank Stanley acting as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

The business Of the municipal court
Tuesday morning included one case OF
intoAication In which the respondent
paid fine and costs amounting to $4.62.
and two Migrants who were each given
so days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Miss Edith Soule Of the Children's
hospital at Portland and Miss Lucy
Potter of the Trull hospital at Bidde-
ford were in the city Tuesday for the
purpose Of attending meeting OF the
the Augusta General hospital Of the
state registration committee Of the
Maine Nurses Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

A case Of diphtheria was reported
Tuesday morning to the Augusta Board
Of Health. the patient being a girl in
the family of James w. Sampson at
IS 1-2 Eastern avenue, and the case is
reported to be a mild one. The house
has been quarantined and other pre-
cautions taken to prevent the spread
OF the disease,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Melissa Rand. formerly Of Bowdoin-
ham, passed away Monday afternoon in
Augusta, aged SO years. The remains
were taken on the 9.39 train Tuesday
morning to Bowdoinham for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Charles HAPPENS bunch OF Senators
will leave this afternoon at 4.07 on
train 1902 for Bath, where they Will
meet the basketball five Of the Colonial
Club this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

In the list Of deputy sheriffs an
nounced Monday by Sheriff Colby
Getchell the name Of J. Warren Brown
of Hallowell was by an oversight
nrnitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Supt. E. A. Gray of the Eaton Shoe
factory, who had for the past few days
been in Boston on matters of business,
returned Tuesday morning to his home
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Walter Barker, who had been enjoy
ing the Christmas holidays in Angus
ia as the guest of his brother, Henry
@. Barker Of Stone street. left Tuesday
morning for his home In Providence
r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Prof. Ralph w. Redman Of the Col
lege of Agriculture u. Of NJ, gave a
demonstration of milk testing at North
Auburn Grange, Saturday. Next Satur-
day evening the Grange will present
the drama, "Crawford's Claim"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
Penney Memorial Parish Meeting

The Penney Memorial Free Baptist
Society held its annual parish meeting
Monday evening with a good attend
ance. some 80 people being present.
and the various reports for the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Invitations have been issued for a
dance to be given Thursday evening,
Dec. 81, at the Parish house by THE
-Four Rabbits"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

United States Senator Charles f.
Johnson Of Waterville was visitor
Tuesday in Augusta as the guest OF
Postmaster Frederick w. Plaisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Rev. C. 8. Cummings Of Auburn. was
visitor Tuesday in Augusta on mat
ters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Col Blaine Owen left Tuesday aft
ernoon for a business trip OF a Few
days in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
PENOBSCOT
NEWPORT

The cold snap Of Sunday burst ne
water pipes at the Union nurch. High
street and nearly all the - houses on
High street had frozen pipes. Thirty,
two below was recorded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

The meeting Of the Helping Hand
Sewing Circle will be postponed until
further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Charles NJ. Pastor Of Portland is in
the city for a few days as the guest
of friends.