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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Dexter

The prophetic drama THE Coming Wo
man. presented at the vestry Of the
First Uniyersalist church Thursday eve
ming was very successful in every way.
The characters were veil chosen and i'm
personated their several parts in an
amusing and highly satisfactory manner.
The play portray ed the possible condi-
tons in DeXter and other towns of the
United States in the year 1926, SHOULD
the prograss of the Womans Suffrage
movement be rapid. The real live baby.
Barbara Hume Hatch. proved to be just
the strong minded infant that the pro-
gram called for, and her temporary faith
er, Principal Leland A. Ross of the pub
lie schools, found 1t difficult to keep her
quiet while her temporary mother, Miss
Alice Bradford, tried to expound on Wo-
mans Rights. Excellent music was fur
nished before the drama and between the
acts by an orchestra composed Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. b. Carlton. Everett Leonard and
David Cram. Excellent vocal solos were
also given by Roy Upton and Fred Cars
ley.
At the meeting Of the Woman's Literary
Club this week the leader was Mrs Fran
ces Bradbury and the opening music was
rendered by Miss Attalena Atkins, a piano
solo. In response to the roll call the
members answered the following ques
tons: Who is your favorite character in
United States history and why? Ten min-
ute glimpses were given of the lives,
homes, origin and costumes Of tho fol-
lowing Inhabitants Of the United States.
The Mountain Whites. Miss M. Olive
Winslow; The Cliff Dwellers. Mrs. Fannie
M. Brigham; The Indian, Mrs. Saloma
g. Gould: The Shakers, Mrs. Alice Hutch
inson: The Creoles. Mrs. Mary F. Ireland:
The Quakers, Mrs. Grace c. Shepherd. A
small book containing the Shakers Greco
and owned by N. e. Meigs. and several
pieces Of fancy work owned by Miss Bes-
sic Gilman, fashioned by sisters Of a
Shaker settlement In New York. were on
exhibition.
The Dexter friends Of Theodore K
springall, son Of the late William P.
Springall, formerly Of Dexter. will be in
terested to know Of his recent marriage
to Miss Edith NJ. Fletcher Of Lewiston
They will reside on Main street In Low
iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

A very pleasant social was enjoyed
at the Waterville high school Friday
evening, a fine program having been
by the students which was
carried out in a very acceptable man
ner. The social was well attended and
following the program games were
played and refreshments were served.
The program was as Follows: piano
duet by Annie Sweeney and Alice Mo-
reau: recitation by Pearl Elliott; 70
cal duet by Mildred and Sandner and
Bertha Cobb: recitation by 1nga
F1agg: cornet solo by Dorothy Har-
low; pantomime, This Is the House
That Jack Built: 1.-The Dude" Irv-
ing Talberth; John Henry. Edward
Baxter; Mother" Christine Towne;
Mary Jane, Lucille Jones: The Lout,
Albert La Fleur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Members of the Christmas Club were
entertained Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Lloyd Sykes, on lower
Main street. A large number attended
and the usual program was in order.
The Lawrence High school football
squad will set for the annual picture
this noon at Langley's studio.
The regular meeting Of the Merrymeet-
ing Chapter No. GA. Q. E. S.. was held
last evening at the Masonic hall. A large
number attended and much important
business was transacted.
The members Of the G. T. Club were en-
tertained Tuesday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. A. c. Ladd on Main street. The
afternoon was pleasantly passed in play
ing whist and the hostess served dainty
refreshments
Mrs. George Weeks and daughter,
Miss Lucy Weeks. have returned from
a short stay at Hebron, where they Wis
tied their daughter and sister, Miss
Helen Weeks, who is receiving treat
ment at the sanatorium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
OAKLAND

The Mothers Improvement Club met
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Muzzy
on the Waterville road. Miss Plat of
the University of Maine gave a very
interesting talk In the afternoon on
Home Decorations" Music was fur
nished by Mrs. E. M. Foster and Miss
Nora Greeley. There were 20 members
and invited guests present. The host
esses were Mrs. Muzzy. Mrs. Reed
and Mrs. Upper.
Rev. H. S. Trueman has just return
ed from trip to Boston, where he at
tended the Billy Sunday services.
The Natanis Club held a very pleas
Ing dance at the Messalonskee hall on
Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Violent Declines.
in | eading Speculative
Shares on Friday

New York. Dec. 16.-violent declines Of
S to 10 points in leading speculative shar.,
and az much a. ~ for Bethlehem Steel.
most distinguished OF the war brides. "
with belated rallies Of half a point or
moro. attended todays turbulent session
on the stock exchange.
1t was the third day Of liquidation and
in all respects the most severe. establish
ing minimums for many months. Selling
was again largely enforced and to some
extent somewhat indiscriminate. with fur
Their material assistance from an embold-
ened short interest flushed with its sue
cess OF the three preceding days. Soft
spots were again discovered In the war
group and related issues
United States Steel. which registered an
extreme loss of AZ points on its turnover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Gov. Mccall Discusses
Military Affairs at the
Governors Conference

II don't believe. however" said the
governor, that We ought to do away
with the militia until the federal govern
ment has something to put in the place
Of it."
He criticized the provision Of the Hay
bill relating to the oath to be taken by
militiamen who 60 into the federal SER
vice. saying It meant that they must con-
slider themselves reserves Of the army for
six years. He concluded with the sug-
gestion that it was worth consideration
whether it would not be better to do away
with the states as instruments for ma
tional defence"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
believe 10000 Deer
KILLED During the Maine
1 lpinting Season Of 1916

Bangor, Me. Dec. 15.-In the hunting
season that finished at sunset today re-
.ceipts II deer at Bangor considerably
ksxcesde those of last year. 25s6 deer hav-
HI been Inspected here up to II O'Clock
ut compared with 22s9 at the CORE
E3bonGing time in 1915. Game will be COM
Ing &Gt FOR two or three days yet and 1t
'is expected that the total will be close to
2660. While it is no longer possible. ow-
ing 70 Athe growing use of the automobile
In. hunting and transportation. to make
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE governors
conference in session here voted today to
meet next year in Salt Lake City. Utah.
at time to be selected by the executive
committee.
Governors spry Of Utah. Capper Of
Kansas and Manning Of South Carolina
were named to compose the executive
committee. Former Governor Fort OF
New Jersey was reelected treasurer.
Governor Mccall Of Massachusetts, pre-
sided over the afternoon session and
made short speech declaring that in his
opinion this country cannot have an efrec-
tive dual control Of the militia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
RIVERSIDE

Cecil A. Rollins. a student at Colby
College, who recently passed several
days in Boston and attended tho Tab
ernacle meetings.. will speak on his
Impressions of Billy Sunday and his
work at the Riverside church Sunday
evening. Dec. II. at z o'clock. Mr..
Rollins had the privilege Of hearing
Mr.. Sunday seven times and spoke
on the subject at Adams Memorial
church, Of which he II q member, last
Sunday evening. f't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

estimates for the State on the basis cf
Bangor receipts. these figures would seem
to indicate that as many deer as ever
were killed this year in Maine-probably
10000.
Only IS bears were brought to Bangor
this season compared with u last season.
There are as many bears as ever. but this
fall the animals have denned early. the
beechnut crop having been almost a COM
plete failure. When the yield Is plentiful
the bears remain out late. feeding on
the nuts and fall easy prey to traps and
hunters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

OF about 100000 shares. or one-quarter OF
the days total operations. was moro the
main objective Of tho professionals. blu,
other industrials. equipments. the coppers,
marines and Atlantic, Gulf & West Indies
Industrial Alcohol. the motors and many
other issues Of an indefinite character.
shared considerably in the frenzied move.
ment Of the morning.
Bargain hunters were at work, howev-
or. as evidenced by the quiet absorption
OF numerous stocks Covering OF short
commitments served in a measure to re.
store price equilibrium.
The more noteworthy net rallies includ-
cd Is points for Bethlehem Steel. 81 70,
Industrial Alcohol. 50 for Marine com.
mon and for preferred. 4 for Lackawan.
ma Steel. for United States Steel and /;
for Central Leather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
W|NSLOW

The pupils of the 9th grade Friday aft
ernoon presented their teacher, Miss Sadie
Blake. with a fine box of stationery and
correspondence cards. Miss Ella Free
man. the Sth grade teae her. received
from her pupils a dressing set of four
pieces. Miss Gertrude Bradstreet Of the
7th grade was the recipient of a travel
ing writing tablet and purse. The teach
ers presented the pupils with confection-
cry. peanuts and oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Charles M. Clark

Charles M. Clark, aged 81 years,
died at his home on lower Main street.
late Thursday night, death due to plu-
raj pneumonia, after an illness OF a
week. Mr.. Clark passed many years in
California and was among the party
who made the famous voyage of the
Forty Miners" around Cape Horn. He
has been a resident of this town for
many years during the last Of his life
and was frequently about the business
section, was well known and spoke q
good word to all whom he was &C.
quainted with. He Is survived by q
brother Robert Clark of this town.
and a sister, Mrs. Ella c. Dunbar of
Portland. Funeral services will be held
from the home of his brother, Robert
Clark, on lower Main street, Sunday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Wheat I riices Break on
German Proposal for
Universal Disarmament

Chicago, Dec. 15.-In a frantic STAN.
pede today wheat prices were ram
pied down 1919 cents bushel. The
prime reason for the break was Ger
universal disarmament.
Initial downturns in wheat values.
although sensational, did not exceed
Is cents bushel, whereas the final
few minutes Of business witnessed the
last of series of additional smashes
that carried the market Just four cents
bushel still lower. Stock market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Russian Dulna
Unanimously
Against Peace

London, Dec. ia dispatch TO
Reuters Telegram Co. from Petrograd
says: -
1.-THE Duma has unanimously passed
a resolution against the acceptance Of
the German peace proposals after q
spirited speech by the minister Of for
eign affairs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Provide Reincarnation
Of the Progressive arty

mistakes to re-enter tho party was dis
cussed but no action was taken.
Assurances also were given to those
who seemed to fear that the "reactionary
group Of Progressives'' might gain con-
troll Of the st. Louis convention that only
those known to be loyal and true Pro-
gressives who had refused to go over to
the Republicans or Democrats would
have a voice in organizing the new party.
The conference was called by Matthew
Hale of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

weakness and reports that leading
neutrals, especially the United States,
were giving indications Of readiness to
assist in a stoppage Of the war tend
ed materially to keep the wheat mar
ket headed most of the time for lower
and lower levels.
Estimates from Washington that the
1916 yield Of wheat In the United States
was 100000 bushels more than was
generally supposed did good deal to
discourage bulls still further in the
last part Of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

New York, Doc EXPERIMENTATION" OF
the Progressive party with "a new sense
of party independence" based upon tne
new liberal spirit" was agreed upon at a
conference OF prominent Progressives
from several states held here today.
Funds were subscribed to open q ma
tional Progressive headquarters In this
city until the nationa. convention meets
in St. Louis. Permission for those lead
ing Progressives who have made party
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
P|TTSF|ELD
Frederick. Cianchette

James Frederick and Miss Richetta
Cianchette were married Thursday aft
ernoon at the Baptist parsonage by Rev.
H. W. Ford. The bride is the Oldest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dominique CT
anchette and has been q student at NJ c.
I. for some time. They will reside at
the Bert Ryan farm. located in the
South part Of the town. which Mr.. Fred
erick has recently purchased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Settlement for $500 for tho plaintiff
was agreed upon in tho damage suit
of Michael Decouroy Of Portland
against the Holbrook. Cabot & Rollins
Construction Co. which was scheduled
to be heard Thursday at Portland be-
fore former Justice Albert NJ. Spear as
referee. The plaintiff claimed to have
been injured at Miliinocket last May
when a pile Of lumber fell over. break
ing bones in his ankle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
COLBY COLLEGE
ALPHA TAU OMEGA
WINS AT BOWLING
FROM COMMONS

Alpha Tau Omega stretched their lead
in the interfraternity bowling yesterday
by winning four points from the Com
mons Club. Umphrey was high man,
bowling one string of 120, which is record
high string for the series, and total of
95, another record. With the four-point
defeat Of the Phi Delta by Zeta Psi, the
score now stands:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

The rehearsal Of the Cecilia Choral
Society will be omitted during the hol-
iday season and the next one will be
held Monday evening, Jan. 8. 1917. at
the usual place. the Congregational
vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
claiming solemnly before humanity
and history responsibility therefor"
WATERvILLE

The Sunday evening meeting at the
First Baptist church will be featured
by q Christmas Cantata, 1.-THE Story
OF Bethlehem" by Spence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

The Twentieth Century Club gave a
largely attended whist party at the
Masonic hall Friday evening. Play
Ing was enjoyed until a late hour
and refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

The annual inspection Of Canton
Halifax. I. o. o. F., was held Friday
evening, Lieut.. Col. Archie Leavitt Of
Bangor being inspecting Officer A
degree was worked and refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Tho Every-Member canvass Of st.
Marks church will be held Sunday
afternoon, Dec. II, from until
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Harry J. Adams. charged with staku.
tory offenses. was held by the Municipal
Court at Lewiston Thursday under $4,000
bonds in one case and $1,000 each In tho
other three, and committed IN defaulf az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

II corned beef is to be served cold,
allow it to cool in the liquor in which
it was boiled
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-12-14
HOW RUSSELL GOT NICKNAME
Goro Jonn Was Called 1.-THE Widows
Mite" Because Of His Short
Stature.

Lord John RusselTs dIminutive stat.
ure earned him other nlcknames be-
sides the Inevitable Johnny" The
neatest is the one recorded by Cree
vey, which was bestowed by some
wag upon him when he married the
widow Of the second Lord Ribbles-
dale-"the Widows Mite"
John Russell was a fran and deli.
cate child from the first, but his
physique cannot have been helped by
the hardship of his school DAYS. He
mad to be taken away from Westmin-
ster because he could not stand the
tagging and unwholesome food. And
before that came a private school ar
Sunbury, where, as he recalled In later
me he found the mutton fat so in
tolerable that he dropped it under the
table. But the master, a clergyman
made him sweep it up off the dusty
moor and eat 1t, dirt and aIl.-I,on.
don Chronicle.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-12-14
SEA BATHING HITS HEARING
Deafness often Caused by Blowing
Nose Too Soon After Taking a
Dip In the Ocean.

Says prominent physician about
''bathers' deafness" common summer
ailment:
This is a saltwater, not fresh.
water. complaint, and many people who
have been disporting themselves by the
seaside return home much harder of
hearing than when they left 1t. Cases
are on record In which people have be-
come actually deaf after bathing In the
briny ocean"
Bathers' deafness is caused by blow
ing the nose after your dip. People
blow their noses instinctively after
bathing, because the salt water In their
nostrlls makes them uncomfortable.
The result is that water is forced into
the little eustachian tubes, which run
from the ears to the nose.
Here the water remains for days
till inflammation is set up by the
particles OF salt. Then the eustachian
tubes get blocked, remaining more or
less so permanently, causing partial
deafness.
So, If you must blow your nose, wait
till some time after your bath is over,
and then do it very gently. But it is
better not to blow your nose at all IN
I'll at least an hour has elapsed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-12-14

| tired. quiet. even melancholy. A
finely chlseled oval face, that had
something nervous and delicate about
II which made Dune think OF a
thoroughbred a mouth by no means
small, but perfectly curved. and hair
Ike JET proclaimed her beauty 10
Duane When she looked NJ him.
drawn by bis raiher persistent gaze,
there vas pride. fire. aud passion 10
her eyes. duane felt himself blush
ing ia confusion,
After supper the guests assembled
IN big attingroom where an open
fireplace with blazing mesquite sticks
gave out warm and CHEEKY glow.
Dunno took scat by table IN The
corner, and. finding paper. began
10 read. Presently when he glanced
up he saw two dark-fnced men.
Strangers who had not appeared be-
fore. They were peering ln from
doorway. When they saw Duane bad
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-12-14

have rough-looking young fellow
rush by him out of the door. Inside
Laramie was lying on the floor, with
bloody bruise on his face. He did
not appear to be dangerously hurt.
''Bo Snecker! He hit me and went
after the cash-drawer," said Laramie,
laboring to his feet.
"Are you hurt much?" queried
Duane.
81 guess not. But 30 needn't to
have soaked me. I've been robbed
before without that"
''Well, I'll take look after b."
replied Duane.
He went out and glanced down the
street toward the center of the town.
He did not see anyone he could take
for the innkeeper's assailant. Then
he looked up the street, and he saw
the young fellow about a block away,
hurrying along and gazing back.
Duane yelled for him to stop and
started to go after him. Snecker
broke into a run. Then Duane set
out to overhaul him. There were two
motives in Duane's action-One of
anger, and the other a desire to make
friend Of this man Laramie, who
Duane believed could tell him much.
Duane was light on his feet. and
he had giant stride. He gained
rapidly, kept him in sight in the
shade, on the paths, and up the road
into the courtyard, and he saw Sneck-
err go straight for Longstreth's house.
Duane was not to be turned back |
by that, singular as it was. He en-
tered the first door and burst into the |
presence of Miss Longstreth and a |
number of young people. Evidently
she was giving little party.
Lawson stood leaning against one
of the pillars; at sight of Duane his
face changed remarkably, expressing
amazement, CONSERVATION, then fear.
(To BE CONTINUED
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-12-14
eAAprER XVI

NrH nlorulpg Duane mounted his
horsr ana headed FOR FuirlUle lie
rode lelsurcly AZ he wanted To lcarn
al ho could about the country. There
we're Tea ranches The farther he
Travelled ihr better grazing be en-,
cuunirrrd and. strange 70 n0te. the
fr3tr hrrsis 20 cattle II was lust
sunset shru he made Dnt cluster
u ad0be houses that marked Sander
sotl half way between Bradford aud
FaiFtiale. When be- drew up before
the iBn he landlord and his family
end asmher ~ loungers greeted
bign laepnicaliy
beat ths stage IN, heyT remarked
0nr
There she comes now, mId an
other "JueI shore 10 drlyiu to-
nighI
Par down the road Duane saw
eioa5 - tgst aud horses and lum-
bsrEE e1aeh Presently 4 ROLLED 90,
large mud-bsspat aud dusty
vuhieie, Uttered aigh bnEz1lEs on top
aua NED ca behind A lumber OF
pzussaEs-s aHzhtFd. three of ghou
saris1 uuanss Interest. one was
tat--~lark striking boosting man. and
thc Jlhar tao Ners ladies wearing
io1s gray nistors and Wells Duane
Agz2rd The proprietor 90 sb- INN nd.
aTess me nan a. Colonel L.augstrrth
and AZ The party entered the inn
Duane quick ears caught Few words
which acquainted him wIfh the garr
ihut Langueth was the MAYOR OF
Balydaie
Duane passed Inside himself tn
Iearp that supper would sno1 be
ready AZ table be found him.
s-sif opposite the three wbo had M.
trartrd bis atteuuon
-huth. ! enyy Che lucky cowboys
Longs rs;h was saying
Sufh Was a curly-headed slri with
Fray Or hazel eyes -rm crazy 10
riGe DroueliGs she said.
Duane gathered that she was on a
VISIT 70 western Texas. The other
girls deep yolce. sweet Ike bell.
lasds Dbane regard her closer She
80 not resemble the Colonel who
gas etidently her father. She looked
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-12-14

The time Of the story about is5A, The
place Tir Texas COW country The chief
Character buckley Duane, d young man
" Tho has Inherited a fuai 70 Aiif which he
agpfrsases IN ssifsdsfsnHo he shoots dead
. dfnEA Ga bulls and Il forced 10 Zee 70
lhe Wild country where be joins bland .
outlaw band EgehFe. an amiabie rascal.
tells him about Jeusiie a young gili who
hzd heea abduetvd ard sold 10 HaDG for a
osS fate Eheg defagHliOf ~ rescue the
E4ri aHd restore hrr 10 civilization, tu-
chrs has just fae9nnoiteFed. and II re-
syortiaF fse outlook ~ Buck Epchre "a
ttli1d i3ueh kills Band ard d danger
9ualY sGuNnfd III hr7 fiiari. hVt ea-
sapas with Jadas jennie Is abducted
sfassk never sees crr again. but killa her
Atsdlastrf EYanq barely eanapeH death az
TIE hHuas ~ iFnciiFf7 FOR IS crime ne new
81 fuI6rs.itfd ne goes 90 see Captain
Ma Nsite ~ tns ttsngefs Who hands tim
= pardon 90 coalition that He Join the
uahEefs and asaisl in bfrakiRE ~ tils
oafiaWH lyeRHe accepts ant goes r. me
eatlAW neaaauastsfa da g secfot mIasiOn