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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
METHODIST XMAS
SALE AND SUPPER

The annual Christmas sale and supper
given Saturday afternoon and evening
by the ladies of the Highland Avenue
Methodist church was q grand success
from both a financial and social stand
point There was a large attendance.
During the afternoon the tables were
literally patronized and when eve
ming came were nearly bare of their
attractive afternoon display.
The following ladies were in charge
OF the various tables: Boys articles
Ca new idea and good one) Mesdames
II. N. and A. N. Wakefield, Mears,
Trott; candy, Misses Ethel Blair, Elsie
Jordan, Lillian Norton and Mrs. Frank
Blaisdell; fancy goods, Mesdames Dill,
F. S. Smith, Moores, Eastman, Good
speed, Jewell and Miss Edith Wilson;
domestic Mesdames, E. c. H. Smith,
Benz. Smith, Cowan, Nickerson, Dan
forth; parcel post, Mesdames Allen
Clark, Jones, Cushman. Brady; apron,
Mesdames Arthur and Willis Cunning
ham, Sugar, Pomeroy, Perry, Milton,
Purdy, Bigelow.
The supper tables were exceedingly
well patronized and the demand ex-
cdd tn supply som few who came late
being disappointed. Those in charge
of the supper were: idesdames Ring,
Hodgkins. Libby. Scott, Drawn, Moody,
Henderson, Smiht and Holt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
PROHIBITION
And W 0 M A N
SUFFRAGE WILL
Be BEFORE HOUSE

Washington, Dec. 13.-The issue of ma
tional prohibition and woman suffrage
will be placed squarely before the House
of Representatives as a result of action
taken Saturday by the. House rules COM
mittee when it decided to report special
rules for the consideration of eonstitu-
tional amendments on both subjects. In
cidentally the committee put an end to
all hope of an extended holiday recess.
Representative Henry, chairman of the
rules committee. asserted that the rule
on the Hobson prohibition resolution
would be presented Dec. % and that the
resolution after eight hours of debate
would be pressed to a vote on that date.
The suffrage resolution, he said, will fol-
low Immediately.
Members of the House who were anx-
ious to get away for Christmas recess
construed the committees action as evil
dence of a determination by Democratic
leaders to limit the Christmas holiday
to two or three days.
Prohibition and suffrage supporters
Immediately began TO line up their
forces for the coming encounter. Mem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
Granite Hill Notes.

Mrs. Chester Turner of Loudon HILL
Hallowell, gave a surprise party Satur
day, Dec 5, to her granddaughter, Miss
Bertha Louise Ellis of Granite Hill the
occasion being in honor of Miss Ber-
tha's eighth birthday. The guests were
Mrs. John H. Ellis, Jr., Master Bernard
Carroll Ellis, Florence Johnson. Leah
Eastman. Jennie F. Keller. Flora E.
Kenney, Olive NJ. Wescott, Irene NJ
James. lola Emery, Games were played
Ice cream, cocoa. chocolate cookies and
cake were served. A splendid time was
passed by all present Mrs. Turner
proving a fine hostess, ably assisted by
Mrs. Ellis. Miss Bertha was the re-
cipient of many pretty and useful birth
day remembrances.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lee Keller were
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Moulton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Turner of Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cloutier of Au-
gusta were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs William Sellar.
l.. o. Ames has returned from visit
to Vinalhaven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
WEST GARDINER

POND ROAD-The many friends of
Mrs. G. G. Richardson will be glad to
know that she is gaining after seri-
Gus attack Of la grippe and bronchitis
Mrs. Lola Dingley, Miss Mabel
Dingley and Arthur Lancaster of
Richmond were visitors Sunday at E.
L. Morton's.
Mrs. w. I. Curtis left last week for
woodfords, where Mr.. Curtis has en-
ployment.
Luther Lawrence Of the Brunswick
road was a visitor Sunday at w. E.
Hildreth's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wakefield of
Gardiner were visitors Sunday in
town.
Quite number of brown-tail moth
nests are to be seen on the trees,
though not nearly so many as last
year.
j. F.. Goldsmith Of the Spears Cor
ner road was a caller Tuesday at p.
T. Lunts.
j. w. Knox Of Gardiner was a visit
or wednesday, in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14

bers who had determined to go home
for Christmas, whether Congress adj
journed or not, revised their program.
Representative Henry issued a
statement asserting that he would vote
against both of the proposed consti-
tutional amendments.
1t was generally believed in the
House that the special rules would be
adopted as majority only is re-
,quired. 1t was predicted, however.
that the suffrage amendment would
be unable to secure the necessary two
thirds vote in the House, and oppo-
nents of prohibition expressed conf
dence that it, too, would be defeated.
AS framed by Representative Hob
son, the prohibition bill would prohibit
the sale. manufacture. importation or
manufacture for sale of Intoxicating
liquors for beverage purposes in the
United States and all territory sub
ject to the jurisdiction thereof for
ever
The suffrage amendment would de-
clare that the right Of citizens of the
United States to vote shall not be de-
MED or abridged on account of sex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
Opening of Wakefield
McNaughton Co.'S New
Furniture Store

OF course it was known this open
ing" was to, be a fine success, the null
titude of Wakefield McNaughton Cos
customers and friends made it so on
Saturday BY hustle" and working
nights and days were things made
ready for the opening as advertised.
This company even in the old store
with all its inconvenience did big
business-what may be expected of
them in this new store with all its
modern conveniences? Not many
wears hence they may enlarge their
lower floor and have more expan-
sive front. The present front has an
arrangement of plate glass windows
that gives a remarkably fine effect
and makes view of the interior that
Is very pleasing. The first floor with
its novel arrangement of display bal
cony for the china and crockery, the
picture exhibit on the opposite wall.
and the parlor, dining room and
kitchen in miniature spaces make
utilization of the room that pleases
and satisfies the eye. Beyond is the
cosy office, the most modern of pass
enger elevators and lavatory and
small cloak-room.
On the second floor one who does
not know of it receives a surprise
when they step into room of such
large dimensions with it's four large
plate glass windows. giving mag
nificent front for the display Of fur
niture, stoves. etc, that cannot fail
to attract the attention of the pass
erby on he opposite side of the street.
Here in this ample room is space for
many lines of furniture and a large
rug rack in front of window. al
lowing the light to fall direct upon
each art square as exhibited. The
rear of this floor will have room set
apart for the accommodation of the
undertaking department. The third
floor is of the same dimension as the
second and devoted to chairs. couch
es, chamber furniture. etc. Taken as
a whole 1t does not seem as though
more could be desired by this enter
prising company. Now for Christmas
buying.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
WHY CHRISTMAS
TRUCE FAILED

Rome, Dec. 13.-The Osservatore
Romano, the Vatican organ, referring
to the efforts of Pope Benedict to
bring about truce during the
Christmas season among the warning
powers. says:
THE august Pontiff, in homage,
faith and devotion to Christ. the Re-
deemer, who is the Prince of Peace,
and also by reason of sentiments OF
humanity and pity, especially toward
the families of the combatants, adj
dressed confidentially the belligerent
governments to ascertain how they
would receive the proposal of a truce
during such solemn festivity as
Christmas.
"All the Powers declared that they
highly appreciated the holiness of the
Pontifical initiative. A majority gave
their sympathetic adherence to the
proposal, but some did not feel able
to agree to it. Thus, lacking the nee
essary unanimity, the Pontiff has
been unable to reach the benevolent
result which the paternal heart Of
His Holiness promised himself.
1t is stated by persons in close
touch with the Vatican that the Turk
ish and Russian governments declined
to agree to a Christmas truce.
The Russians celebrate the ami
versary of the birth of Chrisp IS days
later than the western Christian
world as Russia stil uses the old
style or Julian calendar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
DEST|TuTION IN
YORK COUNTY

North Berwick, Me-, Dec. 13.-The
worst case of restitution that has ever
been brought to the notice of York
county officials was laid bare Sat-
urday forenoon in the Yorkshire mu-
nicipal court before Judge Spinney,
when the nine children of Jesse and
Maria TONNES of Ogunquit were CIV
en- into the charge of Mrs. Lydia w.
Rice of the York County Children s
Aid Society, after a lengthy inquiry
into the condition Of the children. The
parents were ordered to pay certain
sum weekly or monthly for the sup
port of the children.
TONNES, who is a painter by trade
but has employment only during a
small part of the year, lives in a two
room shanty about mile and a half
from Ogunquit village with hi wife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14

While the Belgian relief committee
of this city has received a number of
cash subscriptions recently to add to
the Belgian fund, the response to the
appeal for clothing and food has not
been as prompt nor as large as was
expected. 1t is requested that all who
are thinking of contributing cash or
supplies will do SO if possible, before
the 10th, as on that date all that has
been collected will be shipped to Bos-
ton to help make up the cargo OF the
ship that will sail for Belgium on
Christmas morning with New Eng
lands contribution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14

and the children, Warren, seven
months; Theodore, three years; Frank,
four years; Evelyn, six years; Samuel,
Grace II years; Lillian, Is years; Es-
Their. II years.
The only furniture in the shack
was an old stove, one chair, a broken
bed and a mattress. The only dishes
to be seen by Deputy Sheriff Jones
when he visited the place were thrse
or four badly Clipped plates, fry
ing pan and two or three knives and
spoons. There was no food in the
house and the children were clothed
only in dirty rags, several of them
being without shoes and stockings. l.
was necessary to provide clothing for
all of them before they could be
brought to North Berwick.
TT is absolutely the worst case or
restitution I ever saw or heard of,
declared Deputy Sheriff Jones in de-
scribing the condition in which ne
found the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
ANNUAL ELECTION
OF GARDINER LODGE

At the annual election OF officers at
Gardiner Lodge, u. o. G. c.. the follow
ing were chosen to fill the chairs for the
ensuing year: N. c., Joseph Gilman; v.
". c.. Margaret Hartman; prelate, Eliz-
abeth Littlefleld keeper OF the records,
Ella Gilman; financial keeper of the rec
ords, Augusta McCausland treasurer,
William Gay; herald, Gilbert r. Smith;
warder at inner gate, Eff1e Hartman;
warden at the outer gate, Walter Nor
gan; trustees. Walter Leighton. Buel
Merrill George Hamlin; representative
to the grand lodge, Hiram LittIefield; al
ternate, Eta Morgan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Coliseum Tonight

The famous klark- Urban Co. will
open three days engagement at the
Coliseum today with Capt. Clay OF
Missouri with some great vaudeville
between acts. You will do well to or
der seats now as this company proves
a great drawing card in Gardiner and
this return date was specially booked
to suit the many followers OF this ciev-
err company. Phone 112-M. Balcony 20
cents: orchestra and parquet 80 cents.
Matinee 10 and 20 cents. Matinee to-
morrow at go sharp. Plays announc-
ed later-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14

Washington, Dec. 13.-Tests demon
strating the effectiveness of the Ameri-
can navy's anti-air craft guns have been
reported to the House naval committee
by Rear Admiral Straus, chief of the
bureau of ordnance. This weapon used
years ago for other purposes has been
developed to bring down hostile aero
planes and dirigibles
''It will be competent to deal with air
craft" Admiral Strauss reported. 1--WE
have tried it against a kite at 5000 feet
altitude, sufficient altitude to deter
mine that it is valuable for the purpose.
OF course that is not the final altitude
at which an air craft would operate, but
we are enabled to judge from the success
that we had at that range what we
would have at higher attitudes. The
range of the gun in the air is about 1000
feet. 1t is not quite as large as the gun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
GERMAN REPLY
To SWEDEN NOT
SATISFACTORY

Stockholm, Via London, Dec. 13.-Ger-
many's answer to Sweden's request for
an explanation of the laying of mines
by Germany by which three Swedish ves-
sells were blown up, is considered far
from satisfactory by the Swedish press,
according to the Aftonbladet.
The answer denies that German ships
laid mines on Saturday or Sunday last,
but says nothing concerning previous
days. 1t admits that, owing to the in
tention of Russia to establish winter
naval basefi German mines were laid in
the Aland Archipelago later than Sun
day" of which Sweden was notified Mon
day. That was after the Swedish ships
were sunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
IF UNITED STATES USES FORCEIT
WILL Be CONSIDERED UNFRIENDLY
ACT SAYS GENERAL CARRANzA

diyiduals who fiecked to witness the
lighting, as if it had been spectac-
ular show.
"As to the use of force, of which Mr..
Bryan talks, that is something the
gravity of which 1 fear he does not
fully appreciate. He says 1t would
not mean an invasion of our territory
nor a violation of our national sover-
eighty. 1t would. And, moreover, it
would certainly be an act directly
against the Constitutionalists who now
hold the town. and in favor of the VII
laistas, who would be left free to con-
tinue. their operations. 1t would be
simply tying Gen Hills hands and
leaving Maytorena free.
Il sincerely hope that the good
friendship of the American people to-
ward the Mexican people will prevent
the contamination of Secretary Bry-
ans threat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
SPARKS FROM maine WIRES
kora rempIe,s Annual Election

Kora Temples Annual Election
The annual meeting of Kora Temple,
A. A. o. N. NJ. S., was held in Lewiston
Friday evening. The banquet was served
to 600 mobiles. The following officers We're
elected and installed: Illustrious poten-
tate, John r. Webber, Auburn; illustri-
oH chief rabban. Frank Kimball Nor
way; illustrious assistant rabban, George
". Turgeon, Auburn; high priest and
prophet, Dana S. Williams, Lewiston;
oriental guide. Fred s. Foster. Augusta;
treasurer. w. NJ. Greenleaf, Auburn: re-
corder A. L. Stookbridge, Lewiston; first
ceremonial master, E. l.. Watkins, Port
land: second ceremonial master, James
Z. Kingsley, Augusta: captain Of the
guard, w w. Parmalee, Auburn; outer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
SKOWHECAn
Somerset Real Estate Transfers

Following are the recent real es-
tate transfers as recorde dat the Som
erset registry of deeds:
Palmyra-John r. Emery to F. A.
Thompson ct al. land and buildings.
Skowhegan-Marcus L. Parsons to
Millie j. Whitemore, land on Malbon's
Mills road.
Norridgewock-Ro F. Swift to
Samuel X Boone: John w Harris to
Walter C. Weston, land on Mt. Pleas
ant avenue.
Fairfield-AIbert Stiles to Willard F.
Damon; Henry P. Arnold to David
King. land on Newhall street.
New Portland-E. S. Williamson to
jenkins & Bogert Manufacturing Co.
Haftland-F. A. Hinton to Frederick
A. Hinton.
Solon-Louison R. Chase to Nelson
w Cram; Lester A. Chase to Loison
A. Chase.
Athens Bertha E. Trafton to Ar
thur S. Woodman.
Pittsfieid-Earry A. Gordon ct al. to
Ruth A. Leighton, lana and buildings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
four WOUNDED
BY BULLETS AT
NAC0, ARIZONA

Naco, Ariz., Dec. 13.-Four persons were
wounded by spent shrapnel bullets here
today, coming from the siege of Naco,
Sonora The reported order from Pro-
visional President Gutierrez for Gov.
Maytorena to cease his attacks If they
endanger Americans is still reported
not received
Maytorena still wishes, lit is said, to
carry out his plans for a final success.
He is meanwhile occupying his men with
persistent firing from the south, which
keeps American Naco in constant danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
U. S. NAVY HAS Gun COMPETENT
AGAINST AIRCRAFT, SAYS STRAUS

they use in England, but it is quite SINH
lar.
''This is not our only anti-air craft
gun We have three-inch gun firing
13-pound projectile that will be used for
the same purpose, but in different way.
They are for verticle fire from aboard
small craft"
A supplemental statement which the
admiral was asked to supply the COM
mittee shows that the navy manufacture
ed at Indian Head proving ground. Mary
land, 3.352.3sS pounds of powder at a cost
of 3s and fraction cents per pound.
while it purchased 3.276.630 pounds at SO
cents pound, during the past fiscal
year. 1t also stated that the navy can
build 14-inch guns at the Washington
gun factory at an estimated cost of $685..
o0o each, compared with 100000 paid for
similar guns manufactured by contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
APPEALS TOB,
& NJ. EMPL. 0YES
TO Be LOYAL

Boston, Dec. 1S.-President James
H. Hustis of the Boston & Maine
Railroad, appealed to employees to be
loyal to "our road at a meeting of
the Bay State division, order of Rail-
way Conductors, today.
President Hustis said that the man
asement was trying to deal fairly with
the men. He explained that legisla-
ton placed certain limits on the COM
pensation of employees, but he thought
i. possible to conduct a railroad SO
that it would not be a football of
politics."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
ACCIDENTALLY
SHOOTS SELF
WITH RIFLE

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 13.-John Ramsey Of
Great Works, 2S, was fatally wounded
this afternoon by the accidental dis
charge of his rifle at a camp six miles
from Bradley, where he was camping
with a party of friends. He grasped the
weapon by the muzzle. when the trigger
caught and the bullet entered his breast
near the heart He died four hours aft
erward. Ramsey is survivey by his wife
and one child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
CARRANzA'S
REPLY REACHES
STATE Dept

Washington, Dec. 13.-General Car
ranzas reply to the warning from the
United States government that force
would be used if necessary to stop
firing into American territory by bel
ligerent Mexican factions reached the
state department tonight, but will not
be made public until tomorrow. Sec
rotary Bryan said that he did not
know the nature of the reply as the
message came in code and had not
been deciphered. In a statement at
Vera Cruz last night Carranza de-
clared that if the United States en-
ployed force to stop the firing at Ma
CO lit will be considered an un-
friendly act, notwithstanding the
friendly motives cloaking the act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
HAZARDS BEAT
COMMONWEALTH FIVE.

The rubber game between the Common
wealth and Hazard shoe cutters at the
Unique alleys in Gardiner was won by
the Hazard cutters with total of 1880
pins against 1851 for the Commonwealth
cutters A prize was offered by William
Kicker for the highest three-string total
and was won by Staples, he having
total of 299. Staples starred for the Haz-
Yard team. while Kelly starred for the
commonwealth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
Rest Room Opened

AT 1920 A. M. Saturday the Gardiner
Rest Room was informally opened to the
public with Mrs. Purnell in charge. The
following have donated toward the fur
nishing of the room: Amesbury- Twom-
bly, Co., Wakefield McNaughton Co., Mrs.
F. r. Bradstreet, Mrs. Charles Swift,
Mrs Frederic Danforth, Mrs. H. II. Ell
bridge and the Current Events Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14

A gift should have character. 1t
need not be expensive. but it should
carry with it sentiment. Above all
else there should be no doubt as 10
its quality. There are hundreds of
such intimate gifts at Jackson's Rex
all store. They carry their own mes
sage of good taste and good charac-
ter. They are welcome. Make your Sc
lections early from fresh, clean
stock.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
Funeral Mrs. Huntington

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Catherine Huntington were held at
the late home OF the deceased on
Greenville street Saturday afternoon
al 2 o'clock. Rev. Father J. \. Carey
officiated. The bearers were John
Heatnerington, James Cummings. Nj.
f. Sheehan and Claude Cole. Inter
ment was at the Hallowell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14
DEATH OF MAI. GEN.
SIR EDWARD BRABANT

Capetown. Union of South Africa,
Dec. 1S.-(Via London. 2.25 P. Nh
The death was announced today of
Mai. Gen. Sir Edward Yewd Brabant,
who gained fame as the commander of
a lewiston of Colonials, known as
Brabant's hcsse in the Boer war. He
was born in 1S49.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14

Vera Cruz, Dec. 12.-"H the United
States employs force to stop the firing
by Mexicans across the international
boundary line at Naco it will be consid-
cred an unfriendly act, Notwithstanding
the friendly motives cloaking the act
In this manner Gen. Carranza made
answer, in a statement to The Associat-
ed Press to the formal notice served by
the United States on both Provisional
President Gutierrez and Carranza that
unless such firing ceased force would be
employed to protect American territory.
Regulates Responsibility
Carranza's reply to the American note.
which is expected to reach Washington
ton Of the responsibility for any shots
that have crossed the line, and clearly
sets forth that he and his government
will regard intervention at Naco as
hostile and unfriendly act. At no time
since the receipt of Secretary Bryan's
note. in which attention was called to the
repeated wounding and killing of resi-
dents of the town on the northern side of
the line, has gen. Carranza appeared per-
turbed, but he has had long conferences
with those close to him, and in framing
his reply he had been careful to not let
himself remain in any uncertain light.
Gen. Hill, who is commanding the
constitutionalist forces at Naco, is on
the defensive" continued Carranza, .sand
since his back was to the line it is diff
cult to see how he could be responsible
for the firing in question. The fact is
that Maytoranas men have been the at
lacking party, and therefore it appears
reasonably clear that they, and only
they, could be to blame.
Asks An Investigation
LAS a matter of fact / do not know
that the rights of the American citi-
zens have been violated. 1t seems to
me that 1t would be well for the state
department to investigate this ques-
ton in order to fix the responsibility.
Il recall similar instances at Ell
Paso, where the Maderista forces were
attacking. In that case those shot
were for the most part the curious in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-14

Miss Armstrong, a graduate of the
Massachusetts, General hospital. has been
engaged as district nurse to succeed Miss
Mcleod, resigned. She comes highly rec
commended and will assume her duties on
Nov. 20.