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The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21

follow. Former times if retail dry
goods concern didn't got half Their
salesladles faint on 'em every night
for two weeks before Christmas, their
creditors would come down on them
and ask them to discount their bills.
Nowadays if cash girl gets head
ache, that's big already"
Rirsky nodded sadly.
Christmas is dying out" he de-
clared. "The people is getting too
wise, Zapp. It used TO be that if you
wanted to push your stickers,-wheth-
er it was handkerchiefs, socks, neck
ties, oder gloves, all you had to do
was to wait till the first Of December,
mark 'em up 80 per cont over the regu-
lar retail price for fresh goods, put
'em in red paper boxes, understand,
and your customers practically used
b!ackiacks ON each other to get at the
counter where the goods was dis
played. Christmas silver articles was
also good sales. / seen butter dishes
go like hot cakes, which the salesladies
was warned not TO dust them off nit
feathers even, on account it might
scratch the silver plate and show the
bSnSs underneath. But that's a thing
OF the past now. And who done it,
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21
What to Give for Christmas.

Gifts for men: Tobacco jars, ink
wells shaving mugs, ash trays, natcE
boxes, combs, hat marks, handker.
chiefs, watch chains, fobs, coat hang
ers, hat brushes, clothes brushes, bath
robes, smoking jackets, pOcketboOks,
bill files, cuff buttons, books. or SUBJ
scriptions to magazines and farm pa
pers.
For women: Rings, chains, laval
lieres, bracelets, hat pins, sleeve but
tons, manicure sets, jewel boxes, gilt
clocks, card cases, hat brushes,
combs, toilet sets, toilet articles and
perfumery, fountain pens, silk or en-
broidered waists, birthstone rings
hand bags, pictures, mirrors, or bank
books and bank derosit.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21

way other Christmas presents are, they
would cover all the redwood groves In
California. But it amt the retailers
fault, Birsky. Sometimes the feller Is
playing in hard luck like a merchant
like used 20 sell goods to by the name
Felix Immerglick out in Cincinnati,
which n couple of years ago last
Christmas he specialized on sleighs,
skates and cheap furs, and from De-
cember ID on they got such a warm
spell in Cincinnati that the hotel keep
ers figured should they or should they
not open the roof gardens again. SO
the following year Immerglick cut out
the sleighs and skates and laid in
bicycles, children's books and a very
attractive lire of umbrellas, and hn.
Ilerglicb says that it's wonder with
his luck he didn't also buy stock 10
n chain of artificial ice factories, be.
cause On the day he received the goods
down to zero on him and stays that
way till week after his next spring
millinery opening. Can you blame such
a feller that lie settles with lis cred.
itors 30 cents ON the GOllarT
Listen, Zapp," BirslSy said, "a 80.
cent-on-the-dollar feller could always
pin his bust-up on either a warm
Christmas, cold Easter or an invalid
wife, whereas the figures show that
the average of real cold Christmases
ain't no more than the average OF real
sick wives"
"Sure l know, Blrsky, but figuring
out the average is what has done the
most harm to poker, plnochle, the
Fourth of July, Christmas and all them
things that former time people enjoyed
running chances on. Take, for ia.
stance, the Fourth of July, and LOT
of people which considers even safety
matches gcfahrlich goes to work and
figures that out Of every million people
that shoots off flrecrackers, one and
seven hundred and fifty-two one tnOu
sanGths people gets burned, so they
put the fireworks manufacturers out
os business, and now instead of setting
off fireworks people goes to the shore
or trolley parks on the Fourth and as
soon as it gets figured out that of ev.
cry million people that goes to trolley
parks and Coney Island, six and nine
ty-seven three-thousaadths gets Ma.
gensaure from eating frankfurters aac
run over by trolley cars or tie FCurtt
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21

zapp? 1t was the feller that invented
the saying: DO your Christmas shop
ping early"
"Who did invent it?" Zapp asked,
'I should know who invented it ~
Blrslly exclaimed. "But whoever he
was, Zapp, he put bigger crimp in
the cheap handkerchief business than
the feller who invented rhinitis tablets,
because if you are doing your Christ
mas shopping arount the first of OctO-
ber when all them poor fellers that
runs summer hotels and bathing pa
villons is saying to themselves: Now
ii gets warm Zapp, handkerchiefs for
colds are the furthest from your
thoughts. Also children whose moth
ers do their Christmas shopping in
September is apt to get school supplies
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21
My
Wish

.s.-s...-s-..-.s-.-s.. BY By...-..s".-s-.-.-s.
GEORGE MATHEW AcAMS
.s-s--s-s-s..s-s-.-s-.s--s
This is my great earnest
Christmas wish-that the
Christmas Spirit may enter
me and that it may fiji me.
enthraIl me, and then that
| may dip into its wealth
Of Love and give it away
to Everybody-every>
where. So that evenWar
can never be again. And
Peace shall eternally en-
dure in the Hearts of men.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21

instead of sleighs, because a shopper
amt got no imagination, Zapp. She
buys what's in season, and If she wac
doing her Christmas shopping as early
as the Fourth of July, y'understand,
she would come home with fireworks"
"Say," zapp said, Tipping the fingers
of his right hand at Blrsky, "storekeep-
ers amt allowed to sell no more fire.
works around the Fourth of July. It's
against the law"
II know IT," Birsky continued, "and
IL people couldn't shoot off firecrackers
around the Fourth of July and couldn't
shop around Christmas, all 1t needs Is
that Il should be a suspended seateace
for eating turkey on Thanksgiving, and
the only pleasure we got left l. Amer
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21
Clinqing to an Ideal.

81 told my boy that Santa Claus if
only a myth"
"IIow did he take it?"
''He didn't seem much impressed. He
merely remarked that every great and
good man has TO be subjected to some
kind of unfavorable comment"
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21
The Brute.

whats the matter with young Mrs.
Gadder?"
'She's borken-hearted and says Mr..
Gadder no longer loves her"
"Why does she think that"
"She wrote letter to Santa Claus,
asking for a set of furs and gave IL
TO him to mall"
"Well?"
"And he mailed It."
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21
Dont's for Parents.

Christmas week Gon'ts for pa
terfamilias: Don't open bureau
drawers. Don't look into clos
cts. When the collar button
rolls under the chiffonier or the
bed. don't pursue it; ii is better
to let thy collar go loose than
to risk the premature revelation
Of the Christmas socks, neckties
or lace curtains. Be blind, be
bllnd-and again, be blind!
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21

amt
what it used to
be-" Barnett Zapp
remarked, as he
sat opposite Louis
Birsky in Wasser-
bauer's restau-
rant.
"Sure I Know"
Birsky S a | d,
spreading a slice
of rye bread with
mustard as he
waited for an or
der of kreplOch
soup, with ge-
fullte tebeches to
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21
A Popular Book.

Church-Have you given much at
teltion to the books ia evidence dur
ing this season.
Gotham-Oh, yes.
"And which do you consider the
nost popular this Christmasr
"Oh, the pocketbook, by all means.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-21

XXYHEN Christmas comes, / never
wv mind the cold.
w / like TO get up prompt an gt
20 school,
An do my sums.
An clean the walks 'thout waitin' TO be
told
Though I like sled6ln' better. as u rule.
Or buildin' forts But uothin' ain't SC
bad
When Christmas comes.
When Christmas comes. I'd just as lief
give half
My cooky TO the baby. an take care
About the crumbs.
It's fun to make the little fellow laugh.
An don't mind his taggin' cv'rywhere.
He can't help bein' little! I'm not mad
When Christmas comes.
When Christmas comes. don't forget to
give
My shoes a wipe. an scrub my ears a
lot
Till my head huns.
An mother says, That's boys too gooo
to live"
But I'm not 'fraid OF dyin'. cause I'm
not
No different from always-only glad
When Christmas comes!
Abigail Williams Burton. in December
st. Nicholas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

the defendant say that he would fix
UP the account. She admitted that she
had never seen her sisters bank book
The plaintiff upon the stand identi-
fed letter she had written the de-
.. PENDANT on Jan. IL, 1915.
Austin l. Faulkenham Of East Win
throp, brother Of the plaintiffff, testi-
fed that his sister and Mr.. Stewart
had often visited him and the defend
ant had told him that he had deposited
her money.
Deferse
The defense was a simple denial OF
the charge, the defendant denying
that he had the money in question.
The defense claimed that the plaintiff
and the defendant lad some financial
dealings. she having some of his money
and he having some Of hers.
Frank H. Stewart the defendant,
testified that he had been engaged to
the plaintiff and their relations had
been very pleasant. In January, 1915,
their engagement was broken. And he
testified that he had never had 'lcr
bank book in his possession and that
she had never given him money to put
IN the bank. She ha.. never said she
was keeping an account Of the money
she had given him. She had never
asked him to fix up the bank account
and he had never promised to do it,
He had received money from her al.
though the amount would not be very
much. They had earned their money
together and had spent it together. He
lad spent money on her. She once gave
him $40 to put in the bank but later
she wanted hat and asked for the
money and he had given 1t back to
her. They had Travelled together and
visited relatives.
Upon cross-eXamiration by Attorney
Locke he testified that he had not told
Miss Grace Faulkenham at Alfred
about saving money for Alice. Witness
did not think he was indebted to the
plaintiff now but he cid not know but
that he might owe her little.
In rebuttal the plaintiff testified that
Mr.. Stewart had wanted her to find q
room for him at reasonable price
and she secured a room for him at the
mouse where she was rooming. De-
1endant had never given her money
70 ouy anything ami had never bought
her a hat. Mr.. Stewart had paid for
their trip to Bethel and she had paid
Tor the trip to Portland, where they
visited relatives.
Inc attorneys then argued the case.
Judge Beane gave the charge to the
jury and the jurors retired to decide
upon the case.
The trial. Of civil cases will be con.
tinued today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
MAINE COAL DEALERS
Will Hold Meeting Tuesday, April Is, =,
Augusta House

The coal dealers Of Maine, under the
auspices Of the Maine State Coal Deal
ers' Association, will meet Tuesday.
April IS, at the Augusta House, two
sessions being held, one in the morn
ing and one in the afternoon, and din
ner will be served at 1890. 1t is hop
ed that each dealer in the State will
be present at the important meeting
The following program has been an
nounced by Edward Larrabee Of Bath,
secretary Of the association:
At 10 o'clock A. NJ, William A. Clark
of Northampton, Mass, president Of
the New England Coal Dealers" Assoc
citation, will give an address in the
hall adjoining the lobby Of the hotel.
on the several phases of the coal ques-
ton, wholesale and retail Mr.. Clark
having attended conferences in Mas
sachusetts, New York City ana Bal
'timore. Nd, Of late, Is well qualified
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
"JANUARY TO DECEMBER"
Mrs. e. q. Mosker Author Of Cantata
Given Friday Evening

Several inquiries have been made
as to the authorship of the cantata,
January to December" given with
such success at the Penney Memorial
church Friday night.
The discovery has just been made
that Mrs. c. G. Mosher was the au-
thor of words and music.
She also wrote most of the recita-
lions and many Of the poems. No one
knew this at the time. but on inquir-
les being made as to where the can
tata could be procured, Rev. Mosher
discovered that his wife was the au-
thor and designer Of the production.
The work and its execution does cred
It to her musical and literary ability.
Mrs. Mosher was q teacher Of music
before she became a parsons wife"
and evidently that knowledge stands
41nr IN aood afAad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Miss Maude l.. Sayward, teacher Of
the 9Th Grade in the Stone street Gram
mar school, has resigned thai position
sea. Mass, and will take up her new
duties the first Of May. The vacancy
caused by. Miss Sayward's resignation
has been filled by the election of Miss
Harriet E. Campbell, principal Of the
Grammar school at Benton. Miss Camp
bell is a graduate Of the Pennington
Normal school and has had three years
experience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

inCs bank She sought damages in the
sum of $500 Herbert E. Locke Of the
office of William r. Pattangall of Au-
gusta was attorney for the plaintiff
and the defendant was represented by
William H. Fisher.
| Alice M. Faulkenham of Augusta, the
plaintiff, testified on the stand that she
had lived in Augusta about 10 years
and had been employed at the State
| House for four years. Previous to
| working at the State House she had
been employed at Gannett's publishing
esta blishment and at D. w. Adams
store. In May, 1911, she first became
acquainted with the defendant and in
March. 1912, she became engaged to
| him. She began to save money in 1872
saving about $40 each month. Accord
| ing to her testimony the defendant adj
| vised her to put her money in the
| bank instead Of taking out an endow
ment policy. AS she disliked to go
down street she gave the defendant
her money to deposit for her, giving
him in all 1925. The latter part of
April, 1914, the bank sent for her bank
book TO fix up the interest and she no
posits on the book. When she asked
about it the defendant said he had put
the money in with his at the Granite
National Bank and upon her protest he
said he would fix it right up. They had
talked about the money. The defend
ant had said once that she had about
5000 in the bank but Miss Faulkenham
had said: Not $500 but over $780," Up
on one occasion when she had asked
the defendant to fix up the account he
had cried and said: IT can't fix your
account up and go to school," Their
engagement was broken in September,
1915. The plaintiff had told him that
she wanted the account fixed up and
the defendant had told her that he
would do it.
Upon cross-examination by Attorney
Fisher witness testified that she is 25
years Of age. She testified that the
defendant had married another girl
eight weeks after the engagement was
broken. For two years Mr.. Stewart had
her bank book and she had no occa-
sion to look at it. Mr.. Stewart was
rooming at the same house where she
roomed on Scott street. And the plain
tiff testified that the defendant had
never given her money, although he
had bought shoes for her on her birth
day. She had lent him money on diff
ferent occasions but she had made no
minutes of the loans. She had never
given him money to do what he pleas
ed with. She had absolute confidence
in him and had no curiosity to see the
figures on her bank book. She had
never given the defendant $40 and then
asked for it back to buy a hat
AT the opening Of the afternoon ses-
sion Miss Grace M. Faulkenham of
Augusta, sister of the plaintiff, took
the stand. She testified that before
coming to Augusta her home had been
in Alfred. Mr. Stewart and Miss Faux
enham. the plaintiff, had visited there
and witness had heard defendant say
that Alice was doing fine and was saw
ing up money and he was putting it in
the bank for her. He had said she was
saving SIS or $50 each month but she
had said: mo but 1 average $40 a
month"
Witness upon cross examination
stated that within a year she had heard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Joseph Carriveau Of Winthrop, aged
about 80 years and employed at the
sawmill OF the Elliott Lumber Co. on
the Belgrade road in Augusta, had the
misfortune while at work Saturday
afternoon to strike an axe into his
right foot in such a way as to inf1ict
a bad cash. Surgical aid was summon
ed and the wound was dressed, it be-
ing found necessary TO amputate the
great toe and second toe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

The building which Cyrus c. Rich
mond will this week begin erecting on
Hillcrest street in the rear Of his res
idence at No. "a Western avenue. will
be occupied by him as a grocery store,
with which he will also have a side
line Of cigars, tobacco and ice cream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
NAVIGATION OPENS
Schooner Lizzie J. Call Arrives Satur
day-First Vessel Of Season

Navigation for the season Of 1916 at
Augusta was opened Saturday after
noon by the arrival Of the three-mast-
ed schooner Lizzie ]. Call, Capt. Dun
ton, at the mill Of the Augusta Lum-
Der Co. The schooner came up river in
tow of the tug Aeriel and so far as is
known at this port she is the first
schooner to come up the river this
spring. She will load lumber for New
London, Ct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
NOTICE

Lins T ,nt National Bank Of Augusta
is;,.ao cated at Augusta, in the State
(aders Is closing its affairs. All note
&uon and other creditors Of the Asso-
sesent are IRE therefore hereby notified to
qmen, me notes and other claims for
~ Of oo Sald LIQUIDATION is for the pur-
atonsl i1omsohdating with the Granite
oank Of Augusta, Maine.
March ., 7. A. COOPER, Cashier.
~: tS1o. mch2Qd2 yno
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Capt. E. A. Getchell is making some
improvements on his motor boat, in
cluded in which is the putting on of
a permanent awning which will make
travel on the boat comfortable in all
kinds Of weather. The boat is now on
shore on the island" but will be put
overheard as soon as settled weather
arrives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Mrs. Geo. Glidden and daughters,
Louise Of Cross Hill and Mrs. Angus
tus Pinkham of Mt. Vernon and
granddaughter Dorothy Pinkham Of
Mt. Vernon, and brother, Charles Dud-
ley of Readfield. recently visited her
daughter Mrs. Harry Soule and fam
ilV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Business before the municipal court
Saturday morning consisted Of one case
in which the respondent was arraigned
on and found guilty Of the charge of
intoxication. He was gievn a sentence
Of IS and costs or 80 days in jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

At the regular meeting Of Jeptha En-
campment. No. 3, 1. o. o. F., Tuesday
evening, April II, there will be a re-
hearsal Of the Patriarchal degree. 1t
is the wish Of the degree master that
there be a full attendance OF members
Of the degree team as several candi-
dates are in waiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Car 1900. the private car Of President
Mcdonald Of the Maine Central Rail-
road, was attached to Train 102, the 4.O7
westbound express, Saturday afternoon,
and had on board President Mcdonald,
who was returning from trip to Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

The above picture is Of the Cony de-
batting team for 1916, and the men in
the picture were also members Of the
school debating team Of last year, hav-
ing had considerable past experience
ir the art of interscholastic speaking.
The team has spoken in several de-
bates in the Bowdoin League. and has
also done good work in other inter-
school debates this year and last. From
left To ri1ht ton srnw ara Withee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Harold Edwards, who had been con-
fined to his home by an attack of ton
silitis, has SO far recovered that he
has resumed his duties in the Willis
r. Partridge's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Hon. John E. Bunker, State master
of the I. o. o. F. Of Maine, will pay
the lodge at Lubec an official visit
Tuesday April II the occasion being a
district meeting. 1t is understood that
a large attendance is expected from
large section around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Dinner win be served at the Angus
ia House at 1880.
At P. M. Messrs. Colwell and Nc
Mullin Of Boston will give an illus
trated lecture with photos, blue prints.
and other data on ''The ECONOMY Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

The Firemens Relief Association will
meet this Monday evening and as bust
ness Of Importance Is to come before
the meeting it is particularly desired
that all members be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Miss Mary Adams, chief stenographer
at the Augusta State hospital, was
passenger on the 9.39 train Saturday
morning. going for short visit at Cat
nance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shear and children
have returned from Jay, Maine. Mr..
Sheaff plans to move his family to Au-
gusta in the near future.-Guilford Reg
lister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Samuel Cohen Is prepared to do
first class shoe shining, special care
being given to ladies' work-a quiet,
clean parlor.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Jones and Goldberg; bottom row,
Brennan and Ham. All these men are
in this years graduating class, and
have been prominent in the various
school activities the past four years.
Brennan has been the schools pitch
err for some time. and Jones was this
years Chizzle-W izzle president; Ham
is one of the foremost wireless work.
ers in school, and the others have also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

| L. L. Cooper, who had been in Boston
on matters Of business, returned home
on the Saturday morning Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Aaron Soule Of Waterville visited
his son. Harry Soule and family. last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

E. NJ. shorey. who had been enjoying
a brieI visit in Boston, returned home
on the Saturday morning Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
Local Matters

Mrs. Merton r. Umberhind left on the
9.39 train Saturday morning for trip
to Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
NOTICE
NOTICE

City Of fitizens and Merchants Of the
il Of W. is hereby given that the Seal
every n M,aelshts and Measures will visit
by SeIraS Sce where merchandise are sold
Where 1a or measure and every place
b use W. moeighing or measuring devices are
Reovided -. ,est correct and seal same as
psi. Wy Chap. 50, Public Laws Of
sea,ou FRANK NJ. DOW,
eersdst eaier of Weights and Measures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

George H. Curtis of the Augusta
Flower Shop is confined to his home
on Riverside Drive, suffering from an
attack Of tonsilitis,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Merrill Bros. make feature of grass
seeds, aiming at purity, quality and
dependability. See ad. today for list.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

~ : National Cash Register Co.
~. ~. :. DECKER. Sales Agent
NJ Bangor, Me
M SINW CASH REGISTERS
ED CASH REGISTERS
SaANGES & TRADES
)1a,1> REPAIRS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
FauIkenham vs.. Stewart

The case of Alice NJ. Falkenham Of
Augusta VS. Frank M Stewart of China
was an action of troevr to recover for
the alleged conversion of sum of
money, which the plaintiff entrusted to
the defendant to place for her in saw
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-07

A quiet wedding may be but tho
calm before the storm.