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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
THE WEDDING
Ceremony at Home of Bride Is
Marked by Simplicity

Washington, Dec. 19.--President Will
son and Mrs. Norman Gait were mar
ried at $50 o'clock Saturday night, at
the home of the bride The Rev. Her
bert Scott Smith, rector of St. Mar
garets Episcopal church, of which the
bride is communicate, read the mar
riage ritual, and the Rev. James H.
Taylor, pastor of the Fifth Presby-
terion church of Washington, of which
the bridegroom is one of the elders
pronounced the beendiction.
The historic ceremony which united
the lives of the 2Sth President of the
United States-the third chief execu-
tive to be married during his incum-
bency of the Presidents office-and the
charming widow. lineal descendant of
Pocahontas, that Indian princess whose
life story forms one of the most ro-
mantle pages in the records of the new
world was as utterly devoid of pomp
and circum stance as though the distin-
guished bridegroom still wore profess
serial rather than the highest political
honors.
Few Witness Ceremony
In the little company of less than 80
persons who witnessed the ceremony
last night there were less than half a
dozen who did not possess blood ties
of closest kinship with either the bride
or bridegroom Not name in the COM
pany is known beyond the confines of
the circle which surrounds the average
American family of comfortable cir
cumstances.
The President wore evening attire
with all the modish accessories of tie
white silk waistcoat and boutonniere
which vary with the passing fashion.
The Presidents friend and physician
DR.. Cary T. Grayson. Z. S. N, who
nowadays beamingly acknowledges the
distinguished service he performed for
the President when he introduced him
to the woman he made his bride, also
wore the evening attire of civilian.
Had the slightest suggestion of official
dom prevailed at the ceremony, DR..
Grayson, in his capacity of officer of
the medical branch of the United States
navy would have been a gorgeous figure
in gold striped trousers with heavy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
WINDSOR

WEST-The annual Christmas sale and
supper under the auspices of the Ladies'
Union was held at G. A. r. hall in Wind
sor Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The sale was the chief attrac tion in the
afternoon with good attendance or
ready buyers and quick sales. The SUM-
par was well patronized. The entertain
ment opened with a selection by the Ex-
celsior orchestra. Reading by Mrs. E.
A. Howe. violin duet, reading, cornet So
To- reading. selections from the orches-
ira, reading, violin duet The exercises
closed with a grand march by the or
chestra. The Ladies' Union wishes to
thank the reader. Mrs Howe, and the
orchestra for their entertainment and the
public for its patronage, and all those
who assisted in making the sale a gen.
uine success both financially and socially.
The Ladies' Union will meet with Mrs
Wakefield at the parsonage Wednesday.
Dec. %. The ladies who have any arti-
cles left over from the sale are requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
VERY BUSY PLACE
Christmas Rush Now On at Augusta
Postoffice

The large loads of mail that are to be
seen daily in transit to and from the Au-
gusta postoftice are evidence that the
heavy Christmas traffic is now well un-
der way. Every outgoing mail carries
hundreds of packages destined for friends
and relatives located in the cities and
the Far West. The incoming mails bring
boxes and baskets filled with remem-
brances intended to cneer the folks at
home.
That the parcel post service is appre-
ciated by the public in general is very
evident from the size and nature of the
packages being received. OF special value
is this service to the inhabitants of the
rural communities who are now able to
receive mails daily delivered a, their
homes.
Every preparation has been made for.
the rapid handling of the Christmas
mails. No belated gifts will be due 10
delay in dispatch or delivery from the
Augusta Office.
Mail order houses are working over
time. rushing quantities of toys, books
and novelties to the postoftice that no
one may be disappointed by delay in the
receipt of Christmas goods. Several
hundred sacks of this merchandise are
being daily forwarded from the Augusta
office. In one day the total dispatch has
been as great as $500 sacks, amounting
to over IS tons of the several classes OF
mail.
The activities of the Augusta postofce
are not due solely to the Christmas rush.
for a steady increase in general business
is shown from the records for the month
of November. 1915, as compared with
those of 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

taught her the game since they became
engaged. Both brought golf clubs and
tonight, it was said they would be up
early tomorrow morning for a game.
The President will attend to only the
most important public business while
here, but arrangements have been
made for connecting the hotel with the
White House by q special telegraph
wire if necessary and he will keep in
direct telephone communication with
Secretary Lansing and other officials.
The Eastern newspapers arrive here
an entire day late and therefore the
President will have to depend entirely
upon word from the White House for
his news. His stenographer brought
along several applications for pardons
and some important correspondence
and the President will devote a portion
of each day to work
The exact plans of the party We're
kept such a strict secret that crowds
stood for hours at the railway stations
along the line waiting for the train
The last part Of the trip was made up
continuous grades and the Presidents
train was pulled and pushed by three
engines. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson had an
early breakfast on their private car
before reaching Hot Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
SOUTH MADISON

D. A. Dickinson went last Thursday
to enter the Central Maine General hos
pital at Lewiston for treatment. Mr..
Dickinson has been in poor health for
a long time and it is hoped he will re-
turn soon much improved.
J. W. Wills sold a nice pair of cattle
to S. J. .Jackins last week.
Frank Luce went to Lewiston Friday,
returning Saturday with his wife, who
has been in a hospital there for the
past two weeks.
MIR. and Mrs. A II. Ward made a
business trip to Madison Wednesday.
Snow enough for sleighng fell Tues
day accompanied by a high wind that
swept the roads bare in spots and piled
the snow in drifts in places
Mrs. Emma Wescott and Mrs.
Emma Fletcher were in Skowhegan on
business Thursday.
Henry Reynolds is working for J.
Jackson getting out wood and single
stuff
We understand that Walker & Black
we'll are putting in a larger engine to
take the place of an old one that has
not been powerful enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

epaulets of gold on his shoulders. a
belt of gold about his waist, a clank
ing sword with a swinging tassel OF
bullion at his side and in rs hand the
gold-trimmed "admirals chapeau" of
black silk beaver.
Mrs. Cats Gown
Just on the tick of the hour, the
President and Mrs. Calf. who had
awaited the moment in the smaller
drawing room opposite the scene of the
wedding ceremony, crossed the hall and
approaching the altar took up positions
for the service. Neither was attended.
OF distinguished mien, her eyes clear
and bright her always brilliant color
hcightened a little, the bride made a
striking picture in her Worth gown of
black velvet and fetching picture
hat of black beaver, untrimmed save
for graceful swirl of goura feather
placed on the slightly turned brim at
the left side
The glitter of the brocaded silver lilies
which underlaid the fine black net bod
ice, embellished with hand embroider!es
in blues from deep royal tint to the pal
est shades, gave an elusive sheen to the
costume, which otherwise in its inky
blackness stood out superbly against the
riot Of flowers and the pinks and blues
and yellows of the frocks worn by the
group of kinswomen.
The only jewel worn by the bride was
a superb brooch of diamonds. the we'd
ding gift of the President. which flashed
from a bit of lace at her throat.
There was a seconds pause before the
voice of the principal officiant the Rev.
Dr. Smith. broke the stiffness by enter
ing into the solemn eXhortation to the
bride and bridegroom which precedes the
marriage rite proper. What is popularity
known as the ring service was used and
the word "obey" held it's traditional
place in the holy office. Both the Pres-
dent and his bride made their replies in
full firm tones, and, despite the Presi-
dents Scotch Presbyterian ancestry and
training. he gave his ''proper responses
to the Episcopal ritual, Notwithstanding
the service had not been previously re-
hearsed.
The opening query, "Who giveth this
woman to he married to this man." pro-
nounced by the brides pastor. DR.. Smith,
was answered by the brides mother, Mrs.
William H. Boiling, who. stepping for
ward from the little group of sons and
daughters, stood by the bride an instant
while she gave the customary response,
ST do"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
AN EP,,DDEElI;lIC OF TYPHUS|S
THREATENING ENTIRE MEXICAN
REPUBLIC DECLARE DISPATCHES

Mexico City. Dec. 15.-(By mail to
Laredo. Tex. Dec. 19I-The epidemic
of typhus fever, which has claimed
thousands of victims in the City of
Mexico, threatens to spread through
out tho republic
Government Warns
In a public statement printed today
the people are warned by the Carran-
"a government that the actual cpl
demic of typhus which reiCns in Mex
leo City and neiShboring towns has
reached such an alarming and grave
proportion as to threaten to propa gate
itself throughout the country. and for
this reason requires energetic meas
ures to combat and dominate it,"
Accurate statistics on the number
Of cases in this section are not obtain
able. The minimum as reported is 90
600. while other estimates place the
number of cases as high as 10000. The
truth is that the deaths are so fire.
quent as daily to necessitate long
trains of funeral cars, and there is
ahrdly a home or an Office which has
not had its victim.
Gen. Gonzales has detailed 800 SOL
diers to disinfect and clean barracks
and public offices. In all the latter are
TO he printed notices reading: For
hygienic reasons department heads and
employees must refuse to shake hands
with visitors"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

FL Pueblo, an official Carranza or
gan, today prints plan which has
been adopted in an endeavor to check
the rayages OF the disease. The effort
includes establishment of special
sanitary police corps. Not only will
public and private structures be
cleanscd, but passengers attempting to
enter tram cars, public coaches, or
taxicabs will be inspected. with a view
of OBTAINING any whose appearance
might lead inspectors to suspect them
OF liability of transferring the disease
The sale of alcoholic beverages in
restaurants and saloons is to be pro-
hibted and all the area and other
places of amusement are commanded
to close at II O'Clock each night.
To Visit Every House
AS it is now generally admitted that
the only propagating agents of the
disease are body lice, government Of
ficers will make a house to house
canvass to stamp out Vermin Public
bathing establishments and barber
shops will be opened and all those of
an unclean appearance will be forced
TO battle and re-clothe themselves.
This service will be free.
So far, the foreign colonies have es-
capped serious loss. although IS cases
have been registered up to date in
the American and English colonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
MRS. WOODROW WILSON
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
Are at Hot Springs
for the Honeymoon

Hot Springs. Va, Dec. 19.-President
Wilson and his bride arrived here
shortly after o'clock this morning
to spend their honeymoon. They were
met at the station by a crowd of sew
eral hundred people, who applauded
as they alighted from their private
car.
Waiting automobiles took the couple
Immediately to their hotel.
A distinguished couple, upon whom
the eyes of the nation turned last
night when they We're married in
Washington, came here to begin their
married life in the quiet seclusion of
the mountains of the state in which
both of them were born.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

Lord Kitchener, it appears, has in
the course of his service become
deeply impressed with the value Of
the Northumbrian miner as a military
asset. His good opinion is founded
on his observation of the work done
in the field by the Northumbria 4
fusileers He told Lord Grey that h-
wanted more men Of the same class
for the new forces which he is or
ganizing. Thereupon Lord Grey
visiting the mining centers in the
north. explained Lord Kitchener's de-
sire to the miners themselves. with
the result that recruiting local COM
mittees were formed by the older me /
throughout the mining regions, and
that large numbers of young miners,
many of them athletes, have been
enrolled in the ranks. It is probab bic
that they will be organized into
special regiment, in which old ac-
quaintances will have the privilege of
marching and fighting together
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
D0VER MAN ASSERTS deer ARE
BECOMING SCARCE DESPITE THF
REPORTS OF SOME VIARDENs

dean of Maine guides and trapnars :.
Woodland is this winter COVERING ~
traps extending over distance q, NV
more miles. wv
Mr.. Woodland states that in covar,n
long line of traps he sees very fsn, a
whereas 10 years ago he saw sco,.
them. He has, during the present h'
ing season, failed to kill even ono
for food in his chain Of camps ee
''You can say for me-" said =,
Woodland. in conversation With w.
porter, that the deer in Maine az.
ing rapidly killed off and unless Wv W.
action is taken by the next Lesis,.,"le
the deer will be as scarce as Tho s
bou which, years ago, We're dr,,.
into the Canadian Northwest owin.u
the activity of eastern hunters.
Il know" he continued, that NJ.
guides and game wardens are o." e
ally sending into Augusta reports ~
deer are plentiful and are stead,,, +
the increase. I'm willing to taxa ~, A
member of the Maine Game Corn,
sion into the north Maine woods ~
l will guarantee to show him thai ~. s
are scarce. I have repeatedly for =.
past six years. sent in reports to ,r
gusta that the deer are being ex,s-..
mated"
Figures Inaccurate
Mr.. Woodland has little patienca n,..
the report of the game warda,s
toned at the Union station at BANG.
These reports. he claims, are simn,v o.
record of deer killed on the line ~ A.
Bangor & Aroostook railroad. "Tha.
are, however Mr.. Woodland s,r.
taken as the official count Of ae.'
killed annually in Maine. No Conn,
is made of the hundreds of deer kinas
by automobile hunting parties, wb,ob
are taken taken out of the doors in t,o
cars and of which no count Is taksr
The authorities at Augusta also fail IA
take into consideration the nunbe, a,
deer killed in western Maine or in ,bs
Rangeley RECON. ', The count at ths
Union station at Bangor is considered
official at the present time, and has
been for years past.
1.-THE whole system Is a farce, AND
If Maine is to preserve its reputatio,
as big game State the people have 20,
| to wake up and enact some laws ia
| protect the deer. 1t will either hays
! to be one deer to man during the an
nual hunting season or a close tim,
on all game for a period of severs
years"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

MISS Alicia Sweeney was given a
very pleasant surprise party at the
home of Miss Marjory Emmons Thurs
day evening. She was presented a
very beautiful pink tourmaline ring by
the members of her class in High school
and teachers. Whist was played during
the evening and refreshments of punch
and candy We're served. Those present
were Merle McKusic, Carl Reynolds. F..
Veruus Bickford, Louis Bickford, Rus
sell Hallett. Francis n. Chapman. Mar
garet Miller, Hazel Sawtelle, Bertha
Whlttemore, Harold NORM, Lucy Saw
telle. Cleora Emmons. Florence Tai
berth. Beatrice Thomas. V. Merle Jones
and Marjory Emmons. In presenting
the ring to Miss Sweeney. Principal
Jones said: I'VE, young friends. as
sembled together this evening take this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS
DIR. KAGAN SENDS
CARDS TO FRIENDS

A number of his friends in the city
have recently received postcards from
DR.. Samuel H. kagan Of Augusta, who
was accepted early in October as men,
Der of the End Harvard Surgical Unit to
become a part of the British surgical
force in Europe. The cards were WRIT
ten in London. England and Dr. Kagan
stated that he was to leave this week for
France. He sent to some of the en-
ployed officers of the Y. NJ. c. A. page
from 1.-THE Daily Telegraph" newspap per
published in London, which was plea
for funds for Y. NJ. c. A. huts, and con-
tanned an interesting article about what
1t. Gen. Baden Powell saw in France,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

the University of Washington who en-.
tertained hopes of teaching in Alaska
had their expectations disappointed
somewhat in interviews recently with
William T. Lopp. chief of the Alaska
division of the United States bureau
of education. ON account of the de.
pressing influence of climate and iso.
lation," he said. Il refuse to send any
young woman alone to teach Alaskan
natives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

Dover. Me-. Dec. 19.-That fewer
deer have been killed in Piscataquis
county during the game season which
closed Wednesday night than ever be-
in Maine is the belief of local men
who are interested in game conditions
and who have kept tab on the hunt
ing conditions in this county. Bernard
j. Warren, register Of probate. who
has made a study Of game conditions,
believes that it will be the duty Of
ton to prevent the total eXtermina-
ton Of deer in Maine. 1t is expected
that numerous bills will be presented
to the next Legislature to save the
deer, which are decreasing in number
year by year.
Rake Reports
Mr.. Warren, who is we'll versed in
Maine game conditions, and particu-
larly those in Piscataquis county,
claims that a majority of Maine
guides and game wardens are annually
hoodwinking the State game officials
at Augusta by sending in false reports
Of game conditions. Mr.. Warren claims
that every year reports sent to Au-
guSta are to the effect that deer are
more plentiful than ever before and
that the animals are steadily increas-
ing in numbers in the Maine woods.
These reports, according to Mr.. War
rem are sent by guides who hope to see
more sportsmen come to Maine and give
them employment, and by the game war
den. who know that their jobs depend
upon the reputation Of Maine as big
game State. The reports of plenty Of
deer in the Maine woods result in the
coming of many out-of-the-State hunters
to pay their nonresident hunting fee and
who patronize the guides and sporting
camps
Base for Claims
Mr.. Warren, who is an enthusiastic
hunter, bases his claim that deer are be-
ing rapidly exterminated on the face that
two weeks ago he walked Is miles, fol-
lowing the arrival Of the first snow, In
northern Piscataquis county and failed
| to discover a single deer track. Ten
| years ago, he claims, he could have shot
| dozen deer on the same territory COW
| cred
| The claims of Mr. Warren are backed
! up by the statements of Ben" Woodart
! of Roach River, who is probably ths
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and Japan are beginning to fill the
gap.
Quite distinct from the campaign
around Gorilla is that in the other
provinces of Trentino. This has all
been mountain fighting and little
progress has been made.
While Austrian troops have made no
advance on Italian soil, yet some Of
their air raids have been notable over
the great art cities of northern Italy
Venice on the Adriatic, and Verbna in
land-where heavy loss OF life and
considerable damage have occurred,
with the endangering of the priceless
art treasures Of these cities.
The naval side of the war has had
few notable developments thus far.
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Congratulations Pour In

They were followed here by con-
gratulations from almost every part
of the world. Messages of good wishes
came from rulers of nations in E,u
rope, Presidents of South and Central
American countries governors of
states, diplomats, members of the
Senate and House and justices of the
supreme court and from scores of per-
sonal friends and relatives. Many the
President will answer personally from
here.
During the two weeks or more be-
fore returning to Washington to take
up the official and social duties of the
White House, the couple will golf, mo-
tor and climb mountains together,
and as far as possible be protected
from the prying eyes of the outside
world.
Hot Springs and it's colony of visitors
welcomed the President and his bride en-
Enthusiastically. When the crowd began
cheering at the station the President and
Mrs. Wilson appeared to be just as ner-
vous as any newly married pair. They
smiled at each other and at the crowd
and the President raised his hat. Then
they walked briskly to a waiting White
House automobile which had been ship
ped ahead for their use.
Meals Served Privately
The President and Mrs. Wilson occu-
pied four rooms in a section of the hotel
set apart for them No other guests will
be given rooms near them. The suite has
a dining room and the couple expect to
have all their meals served privately.
They did not appear in the public part OF
the hotel tonight.
No Pictures Taken
Trials Of tho seclusion seekers began
today with the arrival Of corps of pho
The President has directed that no pic
lures be taken Of Mrs. Wilson or him
self during the trip and the order is be-
ing enforced by the usual group of
White House secret service agents aug
mented by additional men ordered here
from their regular stations to aid in
guarding the couple. After some skir-
mishing today the photographers de-
cIared a truce, but said they would try
for some pictures tomorrow.
The Warm Springs valley in which
the honeymoon is being spent, is en-
t1rely surrounded by hills and noun
tains Trails apd roads lead to the
slopes and Mrs. Wilson will have I'M
limited opportunity to indulge her
fondness for walking. She has become
a devotee Of golf. the President having
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

to bring them Wednesday to be sold
later.
The Christmas concert with a Christ
mas tree will be held at the Baptist
church Friday evening. Dec. "a. Special
music for Christmas Sunday. Dec. Is.
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Base for Claims

where he had just returned from a visit
to the Y. NJ. c. a. huts. DR.. kagan gave
as his address in France '22 General Hos
pital, B. E. F., France, via England.
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Score. Oakland /, Skowhegan 6. Goals
from floor, White, Adams. Goals from
foul, Brown. White, Adams. Referee.
Blake. Umpire. Smith
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ITALY NEARLY READY
WITH ARMY OF 100000

Continued from Page One)
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OAKLAND
Oakland High Girls Defeated by
the SkOwhegan Girls in Fast
Game of Basketball
PLEASANT SURPRISE PAR
TY A SOCIAL HIT

The Girls basketball team of the
Oakland High school although defeated
by the Skowhegan High Girls team
Friday night at Mesalonskee hail.
played a very hard game. At the end
Of the first half the score was 1 to 0
in favor of the Oakland girls, but in
the second half the Skowhegan girls
made six points and did not allow Oak
land TO score. Following is the line
up: