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Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS
JEFFERSON THEATRE
"Expcrience"

The engagement of 'FXperience" at
the jefferson Theatre. Portland, will
be for seven days ard will commence
inees Christmas Day. Wednesday, Dec
20 and New Years.
"EXperience" is the tale Of Youths
adventure in quest OF fame and for-
tune and its author George Y. Hobart
is one Of the master craftsmen of lii
cratu"e and the stage. II has 2 definite
and absorbing plot and the people are
intensely human. one critic said that
''E%perience' was a brilliant and beau
! tiful modern stage production com
bincd with everything that is intense
~ emotional and thril!incly dramatic.
The story of Experience" is the
vivid tale of youth. its temptations.
pleasures. hopes, ambitions. tragedies.
reverses and successes. all of youth S
impulses. passions and moods. 1t is an
intensely human story that never lags
in interest SO fastin2tingly is it un-
folded. one enjoys the pleasure of
anticipation to the fullest extent.
awaiting each succeeding surprise.
There are 81 speaking parts in "EX-
perience" and in the famous cabaret
scenes called The Primrose Path
there is a large comic opera chorus
with girls of such captivating charm
and lovaliness that they have set a
new standard of beauty for the the
atre The music is by Max Bendix.
while the songs and cabaret music
is by Silvio Hein.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

For today only the Colonial will pre-
sent cne of the mightiest VIM. Fox
features. The Clemenceau Case. in
which is starred Theda Bara, The
Vampire Woman" and star Of the
famed success. "A Fool There was
The Clemenceau Case" is, in fact. a
film drama peculiarly suited to the dis
play of Miss Bara's great genius at its
superb best. The character of liza, the
beautiful woman, with the hasillsk
soul. whose diversion is Turing men on
to love and ruin. affords her an oppor-
tunity to give a rendition of this most
remarkable part ever written that Will
scorch the memories of her spectators
ike a living fame.
Nothing vet produced even approach
es the tremendous force and thrilling
interest in The Clemenceau Case" >"
Passions flare and wills clash through
out the production in way that
grips the spectator, holding him
breeathless in his chair till the last
great scene is reached and the we'll
nigh overwhelming story of The Glenn
enceau Case is brought to its tremen-
dous end. In addition the program will
include other high class pictures. To-
night. the first show starts at $50 in
stead Of p. NJ. and for special ad-
vantage of Christmas shoppers there
will be a complete second show at SIS
=. NJ.
For Christmas day an entire new
program of Holiday standard will be
presented, headed by Anna Q. Nilsson
in The Regeneration" wonderful
picture that will please everybody,
younC and old alike. This is one Of the
sweetest and most. compelling of the
VIM. Fox productions. being adapted
from Owen Kildare's tragic and roman
tic story My Mamie Rose. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
FOREsTERs OF AMERICA.
Court Pine Tree, No. 20, Elects Of
ficers for the Year.

Al the last regular meeting OF Court
Pine Tree, No. 20, Foresters of
America held in Golden Cross hall,
Thursday evening. Dec. 16, the degree
team worked five new candidates, who
were given the obligation by Past
Grand Chief Ranger John White. A
very large attendance witnessed the
work with much enthusiasm and ap-
plause. The election Of officers was
also held with the result as follows:
Chief ranger, BARLEY A. jackson
sub CHIEF ranger. Eugene Is. Sawtelle
Fin. Sec, John j. White; treasurer,
| Fred ". Heffernan; Record Sec, Mer-
ton \. Barrett senior woodward,
Everett A. Garland; Junior woodward.
Robert NcDougaI senior beadle, Fl. r.
Britt: junior beadle. James NJ. White;
l'lecturer, Warren Nichols.
The newly elected officers will be in
stalled Thursday evening, Jan. 6. by
Deputy Grand Chief Ranger Peter
Bush, Jr.
Preparations are now being made
for the Grand Court Convention which
Will bc held in Augusta next May and
il is the request Of the officers Of Pine
Tree that members attend the meet
ings from now on and help TO make
this affair q gala one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
GOOD WILL
E. NJ. Robinson Speaks on Y. NJ.
C. A. in the Present War
Hockey Organized.

Hinckley. Me. Dec. 23.-(SpeciaD-
E NJ. Robinson. International Y. NJ.
"a. A. secretary for Boys Work made
a short visit at Good Will recently.
Mr.. Robinson and G w. Hinckley en-
tertained q few of the members of the
Good Will Y. NJ. c. A. at the bungalow.
After a few games had been played,
Mr.. Robinson spoke on Y. NJ. c. a.
work in the present war. He explained
how the secretaries go into the prison
camps, start educational branches and
establish churches. Mr.. Robinson said,
that already two and one-half mil
lion men had been killed and 100000
wounded" The work of the Y. NJ. c. A.
covers Russia, Germany, France and
England He emphasized the fact that
the leaders Of the next decade are COM
ing from the United States.
The Hinckley branch Of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution re-
Gently offered a prize of S. to the Good
Will student writing the best essay on
some phase of the Revolution. This
prize was awarded to Irving Holder,
a member Of the Junior Glass. Holder
wrote on John Paul Jones.
Good Will High school is organizing
a hockey team. Several of the boys
have joined the squad and a good
team is expected. The squad is in
charge of a. X. Powlison, recently of
Hill school, a we'll known preparatory
school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
cARisrMAs OBSERVANCE
At St. Marks Church, Beginning at
Midnight Tonight.

The services al ST. Marks church
during the Christmas tide will be as
follows:
Friday at l. o'clock, midnight. a
High celebration of the Holy Eucha-
rist, the music being Mass in E fiat
by Cruickshank, and anthem by Stain
er.
Saturday. A. NJ Low celebration.
Sunday, 730 A. NJ. Low celebration
Sunday, 1890 A. NJ. High celebra-
ton, with the same music as mid
night.
Sunday, 80 P NJ. Evensong and
carols with anthem for st. Stephen s
day, by Maunder-
(a) Come ye Blessed of my Father;
% These are they which came out OF
great tribulation. tc) Alleluia, For
Thou hast redeemed me. (d) Now
therefore our God we thank Thee, AL
leluia. Amen.
Monday. Sunday school carols P
NJ. Christmas tree festival, $50 P. NJ.
The Rev. V. o. Anderson will pc eel.
ebrant at the midnight service, which
Will be his first service as rector Of St
Marks church; also on Sunday.
The musical portions Of the services
will be under the direction OF A. s
Houghton. organist OF St. Marks
church
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
CHURCH NOTICES

WINTHROP STREET UNIVERSAL
ISrr church. Rev. H, W. Haynes pastor
Christmas service at 1870 A. NJ, sermon
topic, The First Christmas and the
Latest: special program by the quar-
tctte; sunday school at 1900 noon; Christ
mas entertainment of the sunday school.
Monday evening. Dec. q, at 80 in the
auditorium. Parents, friends and the
public invited. No entrance fee will be
charged, but each one attending is re-
uuested TO bring one fruit or vegetable
as a ticket of admission. the same to be
distributed among the needy Of the city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

The Salvation Arm. is in need of
more money for Christmas. and as the
demand for Christmas dinners is un-
usually large. Capt ]. w. Bloethe has
already supplied 20 families with tick
cts. each basket amounting to about
$3.50. Still appeals are coming in.
worthy families pleading not to be
overlooked. The Salvation Army de-
sres to help all those, and then the
children must not be forgotten. Capt.
Bloethe is asking the kind people OF
Augusta who are able 10 help him in
this worthy cause. The baskets may oe
inspected by any person interested at
O'Clock this afternoon in the Saliva =
ton Army hall, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
Smith : Boyer.

The marriage of Edgar Smith and
Miss Lottie Y. Boyer of Sanford was
solemnized al the Baptist parsonage
" Wednesday afternoon, Dec. p. Rev. +.
s. Philbrook officiating. The single
ring service was used, The parties
We're unattended but the ceremony
was performed in the presence of Mrs.
=. :. Philbrock and Miss Bessie
Weston of Augusta. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith remained in town as the guests
of Rev. and Mrs. Philbrook, taking the
train for Boston Thursday morning on
their way to Philadelphia where they
viii visit relatives and friends of the
bridge
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

The Boston Globe of Dec. 23 under
following:
Wentworth L. Sampson. chief en-
eireer of the Augusta State hospital.
has retired after a service of nearly
49 years. his being the longest term
of any one connected with the insti-
tuition.
Mr.. Sampson entered the employ
OF the institution in April. 1866. as a
teamster. He is one of five Grand
Army men in Maine who retire on half
pay by legislative enactment after 25
Years or more of State service. Three
Of the others who have SO retired are
Daniel W. PettengiN. Maj. Charles j
House and Capt. Thomas Clark of this
city. The other, Charles H. Davis. as
sistant supervisor at the Augusta
State hospital still continues In ser
vice
M. Sampson was born May 2l
1870, al Litchfield. When he vas three
years 90 his parents moved to Wind
sor. The boy attended the distric,
school in winter and worked summers
Ill he LEFT home at the age of IS and
joined MS brother. who was running a
steam siw!niil IL Maryland
Mr.. Sampson remained there till
just before the civil War lie returned
home ana enlisted in the 14th Maine
and served until the END OF the war
'-At the Augusta State hospital he
Was soon invited 10 take charge O,
the heating and power plant. whici
has grown enormously since that pc
riod. .
'Ar Sanpson's FIRST wife was AbE,
Melvin and his second wife, Agnes NJ
knowlan. He is member of the
Grand Army and the Masonic frater-
nltV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
U. S. ICE And
SNOW BULLETIN

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The United
States Snow and Ice Bulletin just ts-
sued reports the following from Maine
under date of Dec. 21: Bangor, snow
trace, ice inches: Gardiner, snow
trace. ice floating: Greenville, snow 9
inches. ice 9: Lewiston, snow 4, ice s;
Millinocket. snow 6; Portland, snow .;
Van Buren,, snow 6.
The heaviest amount of snow re-
ported is 80 inches at Beaver River
n. Y, and the thickest ice Il inches in
the Missouri at Bismarck. n. d.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court
at Augusta, in vacation, December %,

kENNEBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court
at Augusta, in vacation. December %,
1915.
A Certain Instrument. purporting to be
the last will and testament of Richard s.
Moran. late of Hallowell in said County,
deceased. having been presented, togeth-
er with petition asking that the same
be allowed and that Melissa E. Moran
be appointed executor of same without
bond
Ordered, That notice thereof be given
three weeks successfully prior to the sec.
ond Monday Of January next in the Ken
nebec Journal. a newspaper printed in
Augusta, that all persons interested may
attend at a Court of Probate then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, if
any. why the said instrument should not
be proved, approved and allowed as the
last will and testament of the said de-
ceased, and that the appointment b.
made without bond as prayed for
HAROLD E. COOK, Judge.
Attest: r, W LEIGHTON. Register.
iecAfri3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
Law COURT
Sa e a d a hoe and Piscataquis
County Cases Argued on
Thursday-C Court Then
Adjourns over Holiday

Sagadahoc and Piscataquis county
cases we're argued Thursday before the
law court. good number of cases be-
ing completed during the day. At the
close Of the session the court adjourn
ed for over the Holidays and Somer-
set. Waldo and Washington county
cases are called for next Tuesday, when
the arguing will be resumed.
Attorneys Present
The following attorneys were pres
ent at Thursdays session: +. A. Morey,
Lewiston; ]. NJ. Trott. Bath; Ira G.
Hersey, Houlton: Ray Fellows, Bangor;
]. S. Williams. Guilford; ]. H. Haley,
Hartland; NJ. L. Durgin, Milo; w. Z.
Parsons. Foxcroft: c. W. Hayes, Do
yer; E. Southard, Augusta.
Sasadahoc County Cases
Sagadahoc county cases were first
taken up as follows:
Harry H. Donnell ct ais, admr'x. vs..
C. G. DeeIing Co. An action to recover
the share of the plaintiff in the damages
maid the defendants as agents for the
Schooner Alice NJ. Colburn by the own
ers of the Steamer Trafalgar on ac-
count of collision in March 1911 in
the Delaware River. The case is be-
fore the law court on report. j. Nj,
Trott argued for the plaintiff and +.
A. Morey for the defendant.
Alice P Preble, guardian, VS.. Har-
vey NJ Preble. An action brought by
guardian for the benefit Of his ward
against tile father of the Ward to re-
cover for personal services rendered.
The case is before the law court on ex-
ceptions TO an order OF nonsuit IN the
court below. Frank +. Southard OF
Augusta argued for the plaintiff and
c. z. Sawyer Of Brunswick for the de-
fendant.
Piscataauis County Cases
Three Piscataquis county cases were
then heard by the law court as follows;
George A. Swasey vs.. the Maine Cen
tral Railroad. An action to recover
damages for injuries alleged TO have
been caused by an improperly blocked
guard rail in the defendants yard al
Oakland on Jan. >, 1912. The jury re-
turned a verdict for the plaintH oil
sS3-5 and the case is before the law
court on motion for a new trial and
exceptions. Ira G. Hersey of Houlton
argued for the plaintiff and Ray Eel
lows Of Bangor for the defendant
Consolidated Rendering Co. vs.. Jes-
sic .. Harrington. An action 10 recov-
er for fertilizer. in which il is claim
ed by the defendant that the fertilizer
was not properly specified in the plain
tif's writ. 1t is before the law court
on exceptions and was argued by W.
f. Parsons for the plaintiff and c. W.
HAYES for the defendant
Frank e. Curtis, collector. vs. Paul
Potter An action to recover tax as
sessed upon some sawed lumber in the
town of Wellington, the defendant be
ing NONRESIDENT. The verdict OF the
Jury was IN favor Of the plaintiff for
s400.S0 and the case is before the law
court on exceptions by the defendant.
Tt was argued by G. w. Hayes for the
plaintiH and ]. s. Williams for the de-
fendant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

Such gifty Christmas things as
brushes and combs, pendants, vanity
cases. real Partisan ivory and some
others with direct Christmas sug-
ceStion have been remarked down
ward at II. l.. Wheeler's. Hardly any
ore is averse to making a saving when
possible. Here, then, a real chance
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

Train Ga. which goes west from Au-
rusta a; 9.39 y. NJ. does not come
along in Two sections very often but
Thursday after about all OF the through
trains on the line Were running double
g. followed suit. the second section
being made up of mail and express cars
and one sleeping car which was dead
heading" back from trip over east on
one OF the Pullmans
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

7 ne HItI7ItlI TdU UtV0eI IUVh " tUIIes- :
day night than they did the preceding
night and the water that was turned
into the pond stayed there. SO that one
or two good cold nights will probably
give the youngsters some skating, it
was stated yesterday that the reason
that the water ran out of the pond the
first night that il was filled was not
because the outlet had been left open
as had been stated. but because the
water poured into the pond lifted the
ice and ran out under it
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
At THE OPERA HOUSE..
Selected Holiday Program, Of All Fea-
ture Photo Plays from the Worlds
Foremost Producers.

Among the picturizations Of prize
scenarios will be seen at the Opera
house this afternoon and evening the
following: THE Lady of Tears, a
Wonderful and clever Biograph pic
.,ure: THE King Of the Wire" from
the Edison studio: "A Day Of Havoc :
by the Lubin people: The Winning
Wash" a Ham comedy that Will dispel
the worst case of blues.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

Mll'cr's Fruit store is at its best at
Christmas time. Homemade candies
the KIND thai has made Chase famous
nolG&y pJczage sweets, fruits of the
season from al climes nuts Of varied
assortment and smokes Of infinite va
rlctN-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

fhllp Pope called upon friends in
me city Thursday afternoon on his way
from the Harvard Graduate school in
cambridge Mass, TO his home in Man
CHESTER where he will pass the Christ.
mas recess
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

MIS- Jasper Rawley, who a short
time ago underwent surgical treat
Ihent at the Augusta General hosni,a1.
IS reported to be doing well and il is
thought that she will be able to sit M
within day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the Office of the city
clerk are the following: Dec. 20, to
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Whitten a SON
Norman Arthur Albert; to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Tavernier, a son.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

f. ". Soule, who has for the pas,
three weeks been confined TO his home
with a severe attack of Quincy sore
throat, is able to be out again and
has resumed his duties az motorman
on the Augusta division Of the Lew
iston, Augusta & Waterville Stree,
Railway.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

y Professor Arthur S. Merrill OF Maine
central Institute at Pittsfeld. former
iE boys work director at the Augusta
\. NJ. {. A.. passed Thursday in the
city as the guest of his brother Al
bion
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

-''reo taaJ, cares al J. G. ,Johnson's
h0N' the real Christmas look. Mr.. Jof--
: on seems 10 havs Tho knacll of maxi
ir@ Ihem .}.~5 right. The satin ribbon
cal"v iiere looks almost too 5000 to eat
It ;e SEA ha1lso,..g. but it ls SO reasona-
: y H:icoG that anyone can afford to
h"Vo Il. Package candies galore ana
III tie Chrjstnlax kinds TO make every
. 4te ".ad.-AdN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
kENNEBEc OFFICIALLY CLosEc
c. &. TaIiman Says Date Was Dec. 2
Ten Days Later Than 1914.

A telephone message received uy the
Bath Times Wednesday morning from
Charles Z. Tallman Of Richmond stat
ed that the kennebec river was closed
to navigation above Tuesday, Dec. II,
Last year the date was Dec. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

W1nsloW's homemade candy is a
superior Christmas treat Tons Of il
has-been made in anticipation Of tic
great Christmas business. The vim
dow display invites you inside This
clean store-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

Miss Helen E. Boothby of Simmons
college arrived in the city Wednesday
to spend the holidays with her par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. c. D. Boothby 40
Oak street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs NJ. F. Evers of Liver
more Falls and their daughter, Miss
Beatrice Evers of Boston, who is a
student at the Bryant & Stratton Col
lege. are visiting their son. Charles
w. Evers and family of 40 Quimby
street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

v Z. Cameron & Son, Gage St.
p'one sol5-W. deliver all groceries or
ueied OF them. 1t would be well to
look up the low prices offered this
morning.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

". W. QuImby marks all Christmas
Natds and 1916 calendars Just half
price today In stocks so beautiful as
Quimby's the last card or calendar is
as pretty as the first.Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

MISS Elsie D. Very Of Holton High
school at Danvers, Mass, is spending
the holiday recess with her sister. Mrs
Eun!ce Z. Trask of East Crescent
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

No arrests were made Wednesday
night and the natural consequence was
that matters III municipal court cir
cles Thursday were of very quiet ma
tlre
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

The annual Christmas tree and en-
tertainment of the Baptist Sunday
school will take place this afternoon
from 5 to 6 O'Clock. i
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

hiEs. Robert f. Peak Of the ST. PauI
0ciool at Concord, y. H., is the guest
OF her sister. Mrs. Alton White %
Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

=. Foster. SO Cony street, dis
sa,os lhe high cost Of living appar-
ehtis. Have You read his list Of low
prices ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

c. H. Knowles of Westbrook passed
portion Of Thursday in the city on
matters of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
W. |, SAMPSON RETIRES
AFTER NEARLY 49 YRS.
At STATE HOSPITAL

He Entered the Employ Of the
Institution in April, 1S66-He
Is One of Five Grand Army
Men Who Retire on Half Pay
by Legislative Enactment aft
er 25 Years or More of State
Service
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

norman l.. Bassett was in Water
Siiie awhile Thursday as the guest Of
relatives. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
Local l;.atters

ATch-oa!d of Portland was a
''siiiess caller Thursday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

Unitarian church vespers are
'N'stmas Day at p. NJ. Everybody
is welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24
COLONIAL THEATRE.

VIM. Fox Presents the Famed "Vam-
pire Woman,' Theda Bara in "The
C!enenceau Case" a Strong and
Powerful Drama Adapted From
Alesanee r Dumas Work-Other
Photoplays Of Merit. Complete
Chance CT Program Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

John E. Grover Of FHsTS>id was a
caller ThurrAy in the city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1915-12-24

Az Japanese auc.ions each bidder
writes his name and hid on a slip Of
rsFF which he puts in box provid-
'9f tue purpose. When the bidding
u'ef the box is opeI>ed and the goods
l,efed l,ss the property of the highest
, 1915-07-29

A thester manager of Chicago
has fired all his blonde ushers and
hired brunettes. He claims the
men talked with the blondes and
patrons had to wait to be shown
to their seats.
, 1915-07-29
Extra Premiums.

The directors of tue Carbon
County Fair have decided to offer
the following liberal premiums
for registered cattle of the beef
breeds, Shorthorn and Hereford:
Bulls, 2 years and over, $40, IS.
Bulls, Sr. and Jr. yearlings, $40,
IS.
Bull calves, up to six months,
$40, S..
Cows, 2 years and over, $40, SIS.
Yearling heifers, $40, S..
Heifer calves, $40, S..
These premiums do not appear
in the Premium Book. Stock peo-
pie should keep this and preserve
it for reference.
Carbon County Fair Assn.
, 1915-07-29

James Sowder and wife we're in
town Friday from the upper country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh @. Mowry was
in town Friday from the upper coun-
try.
j. j. Hopkins was in Sunday from
Sage creek looking after stock inter
ests.
MI. and Mrs. G. L. Cluff was in
town Saturday from North Spring
creek.
E. o. Nelson was in town Saturday
from the Pass creek Basin after sup
plies.
Mrs. Oscar Priquet was in town
the first of the week doing some shop
ping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kincaid were
in town Saturday from the White
ranch.
Thorn McAnulty was in town th,
first Of the week from his Centennia
ranch.
Mrs. Willford and children ant
Frank Jones were in from Calf creel
Saturday.
@. NJ. Wilcox made a trip 10 tn
Hat ranch ON Pass creek the first G
the week.
Miss Taylor, Miss Florence Peel
Miss Mabel Mitwalsky and Miss &c
M Wilson were the young ladies froI
here who went to county teachers o,
animation, returning home Sunday.