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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
MT. VERNON

EAST-Mrs. Lottie Sherburne, who
has had neuritis in one arm. is some
what better.
Mrs. E. Z. Noyes and son Harold
have gone to Waterville for the winter
Mrs. Esther Dunn was a visitor at
the home Of her brother E. A. Cottle
Monday.
Mrs. George Ward is visiting her son
Elmer f. Ward.
There will be a dance at Ingham
hall Friday evenig, Dec. %.
It was very hard work breaking out
the roads after the heavy snowstorm
and blow of Friday night and Satur-
day. The mail carriers did not get
through some routes until Tuesday.
Elmer Ward succeeded in getting
back home again heifer that was a
little wild and had escaped to the pas
ture a few weeks ago.
Mrs. Francis Leighton entertained
her three sisters, Mrs. Samuel Brad
lev. Mrs. John Bean. Mrs. Clarence
Cole. and Miss Viola Workman and
Miss Cora Bradley, on the afternoon
Of her birthday, Dec. II. Delicious re-
Sreshments OF ice cream, cake and CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

One man VINO does a great deal of
business in Waterville although not q
resident here has no cause to kick at the
slow transportation methods of the rail-
roads. He ordered six carloads Of ma
terial for his factory from the west and
1t was little over two months on the
way. but when it arrived the six car
loads were worth SAC, 900 more than they
were when they left. Another case SIM
liar is that of local man who shipped
a carload of foodstufs to a concern In
New York The shipment went on a
sight draft basis and the carload has
been in the New York yards for about
two months now and has increased in
value by over $1,000. He has taken the
matter up with a lawyer who assures
him that he can now take up the draft
and take the shipment into his own
hands and he is planning on doing so at
once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

will speak before the Women's Clubs
of the town tonight.
Members Of the Athletic Council have
definitely decided upon the evening OF
dec. 27 for their alumni night. Towne S
Orchestra has been engaged to furnish
concert program as we'll as numbers
for the program Of twenty dances. 1t is
| expected that Sherman Shumway OF
Bowdoin College will present the letters
to the athletics of the school at inter-
mission.
| Mrs. Flora Murphy of Wernersville,
Penn, is the guest IF her sister. Mrs.
Howard Friend. Master Hamilton Muir
rhy. a student at Good Will has also
been visiting at the Friend home While
Francis Friend is expected tonight from
University of Maine to pass the holiday
recess.
| A special meeting If Eureka Lodge n.
Z. O. r was held Tuesday evening at
which officers for the ensuing year were
nominated as follows: Warden, Mrs. En-
ma Lawrence; vice warden. l.. l.. Wall
ton, Esq; sec, Mrs. D. w. Lewis; F. S.,
NJ B. Heselton; treas, w. B. Steward;
guide. w. r. Malbon; guardian. Alvin
Sedgeley; chaplain. Mrs. Alfredo Cool;
sentinel. John Cool. Mrs. Ava v. Sher-
,, idan, who has served the lodge as war
den for the past two years, declined re-
nomination. A meeting to elect officers
will be held next Thursday night.
| DR.. +. Z. Earle Of Canaan who has
been quite ill for several months has
sufficiently recovered to be out and yes
lterday was visitor in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
MERCHANTS ENJOY
GOOD BUSINESS

tuesday was a good day for the mer-
chants of the city and there was not onj,
large local trade but great many
people came in from out OF the city. The
threat of another storm no doubt start
eu great many people who would have
waited until nearer the end of the vcel,
and as result there was practjcnl1v thc
last OF the week rush in all the stores.
All the merchants along the street re-
ported that business was great and that
II it kept up to the end of the wee], the
result would be a record breaker. Tie
trains from beth the east and west
brought II large number of people to the
city ana they went away with their arm,
loaded with bundles and with smiles on
their races for the fine trades they had
beenaeble to secure at the WateryiIIe
stores The local people were also out in
good Sshape and were carrying home a
goosk many bundles during the course or
the eay. People coming in by team re-
ported that the travelling was not a. had
as they had expected to find it, as it has
been pounded down fairly well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
MAINE CENTRAL
CHRISTMAS RUSH
WELL UNDER WAY

The real Christmas rush on, the MAR.
central started in earnest Tuesday nid
most of the trains going west were run
~ TWO sections. Train No. 6, which goes
through here at o'clock in tie rnora,,.
was the first one and the OTHER throu.h
train OF the, afternoon. No. lo2 was a,so
IN two sections. Train No. 1, which zoe.
east at 10 o'clock In the morning w..
wearing green. the second section be;n.
made up of mail and baggage cars. as
" we're tnose OF the westbound trains. No.
~. which comes over the back road fro,,,
Boston and is due here about 40 n
was over 10 minutes late and was loade,,
10 the doors. The mail and express On
this train was not so heavy a. on co.
OF tne others. but there were more na ..
D 1na,s :. large amount Of express and
mai - being handled at this stat;on i.
coming as well as outgoing. end the w.,
mere are looking for the largest bus;nsva
they ever had here, ''iess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

In contradistinction to the greater
part of the aircraft engaged in the pres.
ent war which. in order to gain immun-
ity from anti-aircfaft guns. fly at high
attitudes it is learned that the Germans
have devised and introduced into SER
vice an aerop1ane that flies below the
line of fire Of these guns. It is ex-
ceedingly fast and flies so low that anti
aircraft artillery can not be trained on
ii so that the shells will burst with &C
curacy. However. in getting immunity
from these guns it comes within range
of rifle fire and machine gun fire. and as
a protection against these it is heavily
armored. Flying close to the ground
the occupants of the new German air.
craft are in a position to locate accu-
rately the position of troops and masked
batteries. and obtain much military in
formation Of inestimable value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
GOLDEN WEDDING OF
BELFAST COUPLE.

Belfast. Dec. 19.-(Specia).- and
Mrs. Byron Hart observed their Golden
wedding on Oct. nth. giving a reception
at their home. A large number called
during the evening to pay their respects
and many congratulatory letters and
gifts were received. Music and refresh
ments were part of the evening pro-
gram and enjoyed alike by old and
young.
Among the guests was Mrs. Carrie
Hart Hewett. sister of Mr.. Hart, who
was married on the same day. so years
ago, to a brother of the bride. Hollis
widowed
On that double wedding day so years
ago, when Byron Hart and Miss Annie
Smart. with Hollis Smart and Miss Car
RE Hart, were married, the officiating
clergyman was Rev. c. p. Adams, and
the account of the affair appeared in the
Progressive Age in rhy me.
Byron Hart was born in Belfast and
at the age OF 10 years he went to sea
with father He followed sea until the
outbreak of the civil war. when he en-
listed. He served both in the army ard
navy until the close Of the war. Re
turning to Belfast ito the girl he left
behind him" as did so many soldier boys
in those days of the Nations crisis he
was married in 1866 to Miss Smart
They went to live on the old place in
North Belfast, whore she had lived as a
child. Here they have spent the SO
years of married life and here they ex-
pect to spend their declining years. ex-
cept for the winter months, when they
have taken house on Swanlake avenue
Three children blessed their union, one
OF which died in infancy. The other two
are Fred the well known tenor. and for
merly manager of the Star Theatre, one
of the first moving picture shows in Bel
fast, and Mrs. Emery Roberts. They
also have several grandchildren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Measurement Of Silt.Laden Streams.

Hydraulic engineers who may have
to measure streams carrying heavy
loads of silt will be interested in e
report on the results obtained by the
United States Geological Survey, De.
partment of the Interior, in measuring
the flow of San Juan river, one on
the tributaries of the Colorado.
The headwaters of the San Juan and
those of its principal northern tribu<
taries lie in the high mountains II
southwestern Colorado and resenihi4
those of other mountain streania
Their heaviest run-off comes late H.
the spring, when the snow is ,meltiiN
These higher streams carry little SIC
The lower tributaries of the San Jn3 y
including those flowing from III s0&ShT
eastern Utah and northeaste zl@el
iona, drain a rather barren mesdz
is being eroded rapidly. and at ~
of flood they bring down great du&6
ties OF silt and sand. On wide, shaf{6t;
sections of the San Juan the effect n
the heavy load of silt Is at times.
visible in the movement commons
known as the sand wave" MIR.
Pierce, the author of the report NIL
toned, discusses the difficulties
measuring the streams contaantI
heavy loads of silt and describes
sand waves of the San juan as g
lows:
"The usual length of the sand wave
crest to crest, on the deeper sections or
the river is Is to 20 feet, ana the
height, trough to crest. is about. HReetas
However, waves of a height of al least
feet were observed. The sand waves
are not continuous, but follow a rhyth.
mic movement. Their appearance. sas
seen on the lower San Juan, is as fol-
lows: At one moment the stream is
running smoothly for a distance of
perhaps several hundred yards. Then
suddenly a number of waves usually
from to 10, appear. They reach their
full size in few seconds, flow for
perhaps two or three minutes, then
suddenly disappear. Often for ner.l
maps half a minute before disappear
ing the crests of the waves 20 through
Il conlblng movement, accompanied -
q roaring sound. On first appearariGe
IL seems that the waves occupy fixed
POSITIONS, but by watching them close !
~ it is seen that they move slowly IN
stream. In the narrow parts of the
stream the waves may reach nearly
the width of the river. but in the wider
parts they occupy smaller proportional
widths. Usually they are at right
angles to the axis of the stream. but
at some places. particularly in the
wider parts of the river. they may sud-
deniy assume DIAGONAL position.
moving rather rapidly across the
stfeam IN the direction toward which
the upstream side of the wave has
turned"
COPIES of Water-Supply Paper 400
: may be obtained without charge by
applying to the Director, United
states Geological Survey, Washington,
d. G. ''n'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

AFTER long career Of crime Franz,
James believing that he was dying of
consumption and being out OF funds
surrendered to the Governor of Mis-
souri,, October 5. 1882. He was in
dicted on three separate charges ~
murder, but failed of conviction .na
we liberated. Then he went to +ha
OF MS father-in-law and it was
saaa led an exemplary life. The Ford
DIo.hers' Robert and Charles, were
trieo Tor the murder Of Jesse James
we're convicted and sentenced to he
hanged May 9. 1882, and both were
pardoned by thes Governor of Mis-
s sour, Later Bob Ford was tried for
kiiiing a man named Hite and was
acquitted: In 1892 he was killed by !.
deputy sheriff in Colorado.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

AN Atcnison man has been ruined nv
~o"en' not actresses and chorus rirls
put by his wife ami daughters nj.
"iIe mas an artistic" Temperament and
- inns day takes painting ana music
LESSONS. One daughter, accord,rg 70
neI mother. has voice" The man
pays ior training 1t. Another dauebter
paints china. The man pays for hsr
lessons. Another daughter want. e. -
ting - s.Ulnist. and the man is put
som. ~ ne has never had q whole
asht a,s SINCE his marriage. He is in
ano.ha .n.n and failure. There is
r,,;, ~. sonDlnation in which women
.~in. men. besides the historical one of
c,ohs women ana sorx."-Atchtson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
THEY WERE RuNnQWN

How often we hear It said of man
Or woman that "they were rundown in
health" (which accountsfort heirpresent
sickness. For that reason it is impor.
tant that when you find you tire easily,
when your nerves are troublesome OF
your work is irksome, you should
strengthen your system Immediately
with the blood-enriching, tissue-build-
ing food in SCOTS Emulsion which
contains pure Norwegian cod liver
Oh and Is free from alcohol.
opott BoUne, Bloomaeld, n !. 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
During portion of the middle ages

During a portion of the middle ages
Jews were not only tolerated but en-
couraged, Ivan III, car of Russia
from 1852 to 1901, was very friendly to
the Jews and his daughter in law,
Princess Helena, was a convert to Ju-
daism. Their persecution began dur
ing the reign of Ivan Nv U505-33),
and continued at intervals until recent
times, being instigated mainly by
Christian merchants and defended on
the pretense of converting them to
Christianity. AS propagandists Of
Christianity by violence, the cars
We're very pious and during the reign
of Nicholas 1 1925 to 1855. no less
than 600 laws were enacted for the
purpose of Christianizing the Jews by
proscriptive and prosecuting methods.
The first Jewish congregation with
regular services was established in
Fl Wayne in 1S4S, but it was some
time before the Jews had a church or
temple of their own. A congregation
was established in Evansville in 1853
and a church was dedicated there in
1856. indianapolis had some Jewish
citizens as early as 1850 but no organ
lied congregation until 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

There are various theories about the
origin of playing cards. In the Chin
csc dictionary, Ching-tsze-tung, pub
Tshed in 1878. it is stated that cards
were invented in the reign of Seun-ho
1920 A. D., for the amusement Of the
women of his household. Their in
vention has also been assigned to the
Brahmans in India, to the Egyptians
and to the Arabs. Mention Of playing
cards in Europe is found in an entry
in the book of accounts Of the house.
hold Of Charles vi Of France, about
1898. A manuscript in the British
museum also mentions a pack of
cards known to exist in Germany in
1877. They are thought to have been
evolved from circular cards invented
by the Hindoos, and no doubt they
came i into existence because of the
wide variety of games that can be
played with them. Early cards were
painted by professional cardmakers.
then came the woodcut. which some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

The condition of Mrs. Charles Donna
who has been seriously i'll at her home
for several weeks, is reported to be i'm
proving and 1t is now expected that she
will recover completely although her
gain is very slow. She is being cared
for by Mrs. Stevens of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

William Fraser. the Colby college
football player who was injured in the
University of Maine game is able to get
about the streets on crutches now and
expects to go to his home in Massachu-
sets before Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Clarence Allen

Clarence Allen, employed as freight
checker for the Maine Central Rail-
road at this place, died late Tuesday
afternoon without warning at the
freight Office. He had just been con-
versing with Station Agent Frank l..
Flynt in regard to an accident which
occurred in town and when the con-
versation was completed he entered his
own Office and sat down at his desk
almost Immediately. Mr.. Flynt observ-
ed that Allen was in a peculiar posi-
ton and that he appeared to be reach
ing for something. After a hasty ex-
animation trouble was detected and a
physician summoned and the aff1ict-
ed man gasped but three times before
he expired. The deceased was the son
of Avery Allen of this place and was
employed in railroading for long pc
riod. For the past eight or nine years
he had been constantly employed here.
A widow, one son, Raymond D.. stu
dent at Massachusetts School of Tech
nology, survive. He was 50 years of
age.
A report was sent down river that
Station Agent Flynt had passed away
which is untrue, some one doubtless
getting the names confused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Colby Colleg will close at noon
Wednesday and already number of the
students and several of the professors
have started for their homes. The gen.
eral exodus will begin at noon Wednes-
day and it is expected that practically
all of the out of town students and pro-
fessors will go to their homes for the
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
CRIMEAN HERO POVERTY VIC.
TIM.
British Veteran Had Pension Of Only
$1.25 a Month.

A Crimean veteran. William Richard
Littlejohns. who was present at the fall
Of Sevastopol. died the other day under
tragic circumstances For fourteen
years he had lived with a niece at Pc
terborough. but the latter. who has lost
four sons in the war has an invalid
daughter. was no longer able to accom-
modate HIM. and the old man came to
London to enter a workhouse.
Shortly afterward he was found
drowned in the Thames near Temple
Pier. In pocket was postcard ad-
dressed to his neice which read: God
forgive me; no cash. Dear Chris. good
by"
At the inquest a nephew said the old
man. who was 80 years old. was a vol
unteer in the navy during the Crimean
war, and held medal and clasps. His
pension was only shillings MONTH
London Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Goa were served and she received some
pretty presents.
Following are corrections in the, list
Of officers-elect of Rsadfield grange:
toward, Colby Cooper; chaplain. Lot
lie Collins: SECRETARY, Alice Walker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

A. A. Heald of the State Y. Nj. c. A.
went to Bangor Tuesday and from
there will go to Orono. where he will
speak before the students of the Uni
verSity of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

The car of the Interstate Commerce
Commission is in the city again on the
valuation work of the Maine Central in
this vicinity. The car is in charge of
George Newcombe, who was formerly a
!, student at Coburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

The Arctic tern holds all records for
length of migration. When the young
are full grown the entire family leaves
the Arctic regions and several months
later is found skirting the edge Of the
Antarctic continent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Mrs. Thomas Rich

Undertaken Charles r. Coombs wes
allied to Searsport yesterday by the
death of Mrs. Thomas Rich. Mary L.
Rich was born in Searsport IS years ago
and was the daughter of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Dana Treat of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Hersey Keene of the railway mail
service, who has been at his home in
the city for time. left Tuesday for
Bangor, where he will resume his
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

believe to have been made to facilitate
the manufacture of playing cards.
The old deck consisted of IS cards
with three regular suits marked by
acorns, leaves and BELLS and several
odd cards for different games. The
Italians then made a four deck
with the suits distinguished by swords
cups, batons and money, out Of which
grew the present pack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
LOCAL NOTICE

Notice-You will find the best trade
on new and slightly used pianos of
different makes. for the next IL or Is
days, at Blanchard's Music Store, Is
Silver street, Waterville.
decl4d1Wk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

A gift OF Journal subscription
makes an acceptable gift: Advance
city rates-$5 a year: $3.50 for mo-;
$1.25 for mo. On r. F. d. routes: 81
year; - for s mo-: 81 for mo.
dec20-N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Ralph B. Huber has gone to his home
IN Corning, n. Y, where he will pass
MS Christmas vacation from his
studies at the college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Hon. William T. Haines has return
ed from Washington, D. c., where he
accompanied Mrs. IIaines con her trip
to the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Mrs. w. Fl. Cook left Tuesday for
her former home in South NorwaIk.
Ct, where she will visit during the
Christmas holidays with her parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

George jackson of the Coca WIZ
Farms was in the city Tuesday on bus-
mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

L. o. Nixon left Tuesday morning lof
Boston. where he will be for Ie"
days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

a. X. Henderson, assistant superin
tendent OF motive power on the Maine
central with his home Office in PORT
i&nd, was in the city Tuesday on bust
ness for the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Miss Helen Leland, one of the pub
TIC school teachers, went to her home
in Sanserrille Tuesday. where she will
visit during the Christmas vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Roland Mclaughlin is assisting in the
baggage room nights during the Christ
mas rush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Arthur Fardy of Auburn visited win
relatives in the city for the day tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

~ X. Brann, railway postal clerk.
VINO has been at his home in this ci+,.
Tor few days. went to Bangor Tues
DAY afternoon to resume his RIM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Stanley Barrows, who is attending
school in Boston, arrived at his home
in the city Tuesday for the Christmas
vacation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Kennebec
Journal .

on your list. Advance
rates: City subscriptions
$5 W., $3.50 for 6 mos,
SIPS for 8 mos. On R. F.
D., routes, 81 yr., So for 6
mos, 81 for 8 mos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Miss Mildred Greene has gone to her
nome in Loudon, n. H., to visit until
after Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

T.. w. Harvey of Hallowell was
business caller in the city for the DAY
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Miss Antoinette Grondin arrived
Tuesday from New Bedford, Mass, to
pass Christmas with her mother. Mrs.
A. Jolly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Miss Minnie Williams of Dover is
visiting with friends in the city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Many Christmas
Presents

Are forgotten as soon as re-
ceived. This is particularly
not so of a subscription to
a newspaper. Every day it
comes it is a fresh reminder
of the giver. Put the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

c. J. Richards Of Burnham was a
business caller in the city for q short
time Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Miss Lois Trefethen, who is teach
ing in Mars Hill, is passing the vaca-
ton at her home in this city