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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
COMING EVENTS

jan 4-26-U. Of NJ. extension schools at
East Corinth, Hartland and Hollis.
Jan. 24-2S-Bangor Theological Semi
nary 18th annual convocation week,
Jan. 26-Episcopal convention to elect
successor to late Bishop Robert Goldman,
Portland.
Jan: 27-2-Maine Board of Accountancy
as Certified Public Accountants, City,
Hall, Portland.
Jan .27-29-U. of -. extension schools at
Exeter and Durham.
President Taft at L. of NJ. College Of
Law, Bangor
Feb. 7--Short winter course in horricul-
ture and poultry management begins at
L. of NJ, Orono.
Feb. 7-l2-Sixth annual United CONNER
cial Travellers Food Fair, Bangor.
Feb. 17-Maine Shriners' annual ball.
Feb. IS State Boys Y. NJ c. A. con-
ference, Fairfield
Feb. q -23-National Convention Of Com
mons Clubs entertained by Colby Chap
ter, Waterville.
Feb. 2l-2G-Portland automobile show.
Feb. 22-kennebec County Rural Letter
Carriers Association annual session, Au-
gusta. al.
Feb o5-Bowtofr, Interscholastic League
Debates Portland High vs. Cony High
at Portland; Lewiston High vs. Edward
Little High at Lewiston; Biddeford High
VS.. Westbrook High at Westbrook;
Brunswick High vs.. Lisbon Falls High
at Lisbon Falls.
March 23-Republican State Convention
at TO- City hall, Portland.
March g-Democratic State Conven-
ton, Bangor.
April 19-Maine State Branch, National
Association OF Letter Carriers, annual
convention, HalloWell.
May 17-Grand Lodge, Knights of Py.
thias. annual convention, Bangor.
May A-Bowdoin prize essays, Brurs-
wick.
May 3o-Bowdoin College examination,
Brunswick.
June GI-Bowdon class of 1906 reunion,
New Meadows I'm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
BELGRADE

The Ladies' Aid of the Old South
church will meet Wednesday, Jan. 20,
with Mrs. E. F. Yeaton; if stormy, the
next far day.
Mrs. Lesley Bickford is on the sick
list.
Austin Kenney lost two fine heifers
Wednesday by choking.
The callers at Mrs. J. F. Hanson's
Tuesday We're Mrs. Rosa Wadleigh.
Mrs. John Wadleigh, Miss Jimmie Till
son, Mrs. J. w. Hanson, Miss Bick-
ford, Miss Lila Libby, Mrs. Walter
Knowles.
George Stoddard, who has been sick
for two weeks with grip is able to be
out.
George Farnham had the misfortune
to crush his foot by dropping a piece
of plank.
Miss Eva Yeaton is sick with grip
and a bad throat trouble.
The Ladies' Aid of the Old South
church will meet with it's president,
Mrs. Lillian Yeaton, Wednesday, Jan.
&c, at her home. If the day is insult
able, the ladies are requested to come
Thursday
Fred Parcher of Leeds is the week
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B. p. Stuart.
The comedy drama Miss Busby's
Boarders" which was given at Bel
grade Grange hall. Friday evening was
a success in every way. the parts being
we'll taken.
Many of the farmers in this vicinity
are harvesting their ice
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LARONE

Mrs. Annie Perkins last Wednesday
went to Portland. where she was to
meet Mr.. Perkins and arrange for the
establishing of a store in that place.
Mr.. Perkins is the president of the
Durand Candy Manufacturing Co. of
Boston,
William Elliot had a smashup in
Norridgewock when his horse became
frightened at an automobile and threw
out his driver. ran to town and did
some damage there
The wild heifers of Campbell and
Trafton were rounded Up by Frank
Palmer and are now domiciled in their
home barns and not much the worse
for their outing.
Mrs. Mary Blaisdell of Norridge-
wock was housekeeper for Mrs. Per-
kins, while the latter was on a BUSH
ness trip in Portland.
Mrs. F. w. Farley was taken ill with
the grip while on a visit in Richmond
last week. but so far recovered as to
be able to return home.
Enoch Perkins recently severely cut
MS thumb with a carpenters ctisel.
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WAYNE

Mrs Emma Smith of Dorchester
Mass. has purchased the house former
ly owned by the late Mrs. Julia Bishop.
Mrs. Smiths many friends warmly WEI
come her back to her native town.
Mrs. Blanche Wright passed Thurs-
day with her family. returning 10 her
patient at Winthrop Centre Friday.
The Livermore Falls Wayne teachers
will hold their semi-annual district
meeting at Wayne on Feb. attn III
Grange Hall. 1t is expected that MISS
Kicker of Pennington and Prof. Mer-
rill Of Orono will be among the art
ernoon speakers. The program Will DE
arranged for an all day session. Inc
Parent Teachers Association of wayne
is an active factor in these meetings.
The birthday Of Mrs. Charlotte Rid
ley was pleasantly remembered FIJI
day evening by the NJ. e. Ladies' Aid
Of which organization she is an active
member. A beautiful birthday cake
was among the offerings. The hostess
served delicious refreshments, assisted
by Mrs. Alice Fales.
Rev. D. B. Holt Dist. Supt visited the
NJ. E. church on Saturday and Sunday,
holding quarterly conference on Satur-
day evening, preaching at Wayne on
Sunday morning, North Wayne on
Sunday afternoon and at Baptist
church, Wayne on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Clara Ridley entertained the
w. c. T. U. at it's regular meeting on
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Hattie
White was elected delegate to the mid
winter executive meeting of the Ken
nebec W. c. T. U. at Hallowell, Jan.
81. The subject for the afternoon was
1.-THE Rising Tide of Prohibition"
Mrs, Alice McKinnon is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Philbrook at
Augusta.
"Child-Labor Day" will be observed
in the high school room Monday after
noon under direction of the teacher.
Miss Annie Folsom. The other rooms
will participate in the exercises.
The Ladies Aid of the NJ. E. church,
at a recent meeting appointed the fol-
lowing committees to serve at their
eighth annual fair. which will take
place near the middle of August:
cookery Mrs. Anne ToZier: linens Mrs.
Alice Fales; aprons, Mrs. Euphratia
Dexter; candies, Mrs. Kate Wing;
Baby table, Dora Lincoln. Miss May
Roberts will have charge Of a unique
bag display. including those of the
most practical as we'll as the most
dainty designs.
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TROY

The Reading Club met with Mrs
Fred Conner the past week with Z
good attendance. Refreshments were
served. a good time was reported by
all who attended.
The following are reported on the
sick list: Fred Conner, Georgia Jack
son. Mrs. Lewis Harding, Mrs. Frank
Cunningham. Harry Cunningham
jamie Luce, belmont West and limo
thy Halves.
Meeting was held at Cooks Corner
Sunday.
The Benefit dance that was to be
given for Mrs. Ethel Call the past
week will be given at later date
A. L. Estes was in Fairfield Satur-
day. Seven Star Grange will next
Saturday evening hold its regulad
meeting. 1t is hoped all will attend
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The Pedal Extremes

The Eastern Argus and the Biddeford
Record are at odds. These two Demo-
cratic organs insist upon using differ
ent pedals in rendering their editorial
compositions upon the Sleeper appoint
ment and the Pennell disappointment.
The Argus is tanning down its loud
pedal and banging out wild notes which
resound with challenge, challenge
for Senator Johnson to explain how he
could have so far blundered as to Sc
lect DR.. Sleeper for appointment: and
the closed harmony Of the Argus de-
notes an intimation that the senator
had personal reasons for refusing to
place Sheriff Pencils name in nomi-
nation.
The Record is wheeling out mourn
full notes with the soft pedal Of the old
organ tied down so hard only the soft
est Whit Of editorial hot air passes
against the reeds for the readers. The
Record declares that the Argus Is max
ing great errors in opening to the pub
lie ear all the discord Of the Demo-
cratic organization in Maine. The Ar
gus blows a second defiant blast, while
Democrats outside Cumberland county
tremble to "see old Triton blow his
wreathed horn" The Argus operator
says he has right to play any old tune
he pleases because his organ is an in
dependent Democratic organ. That SIM
ply means that he will run a Demo-
cratic newspaper whether the Demo-
Gratis want him to or not.
The Argus will continue to insist,
doubtless. that Pencil has been wrong
ed and the Record will persist in its
admonitions for the Argus not to start
the sounds of discord rolling through
the ranks of Maine Democracy. II the
Argus editorial writer is ever a candi-
date for a federal Office, we shall ex.
pect the Record to ask that he be Pen
Notwithstanding kicked by way of
thanks for party loyalty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

War. Prosperity in Australia, AIse.
Like the United States, Australia has
profited immensely by the European
war. but unlike the United States,
Australia is not deceiving herself as to
the cause for her prosperity. APP
parently, there is no political neces-
sity which impels the administration
to convey the impression that the
prosperity has a basis other than war.
The Interstate Commission has re-
Gently issued report which shows
how various industries have been de-
veloped as a result Of the cutting of
Of importations and the creation Of a
new demand from nations at war.
For example, although Australia is a
great producer and exporter Of wool
she has been an importer Of wooden
goods, particularly from Germany.
Australian manufacturers desired the
aid of a protective tariff but were I'M
able to get it and the industry IAN
guished-much to the profit Of Ger
many. Now. however. 1T is well I'M
derstood by the general public, that
the isolation caused by war conditions,
elimination of German supplies, and
heavy military orders, has provoked
unprecedented prosperity in this in
dustry." The commission thinks the
wooden industry. therefore. presents
scope for study by investors with
money needing profitable employment.
But the investor who conducts a
careful study" before investing will
probably ask: After the war, what?"
If wooden manufacturers could not
compete before the war. what encour-
agement is there for careful business
men to invest in that industry with
the certainty that competition will be
restored as soon as the war is over.
And the same situation is presented in
the United States. .
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Democrat Appreciates War "Priees.' -

OeHlOCTdI appreciates war PFsCe0s
Evidently Senator Reed of Missouri
is one Democrat who appreciates the
effect of war orders on high prices and
prosperity in this country. Debating
the question Of the government plac-
ing an embargo on the shipment Of
supplies to the European belligerents
he declared on the floor Of the Senate
recently: Enforce such a doctrine and
the price of every horse and mule in
America will fall to about so per cent
of it's value; likewise cattle and hogs
will go to about so per cent Of their
value. All the products Of our farms
and mines and factories will go to
about so per cent Of their value, and
this country will be engulfed in
financial and industrial catastrophe
such as the world has never seen.'
The slump in this country before
the European war broke out indicated
that everything was going to drop to
so per cent of its value and no pur-
chasers. It's rough on Dame Europa,
but she has pulled us out Of the hole,
temporarily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
MT. VERNON
Leona Foss.

Universal sorrow prevails in this lit
tie hamlet on account of the death of
little Miss Leona Foss, youngest child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Foss. She
had been sick with the prevailing cold
when suddenly and in very blind way,
pneumonia developed and after only
about "a hours of unconsciousness, life
went out at P. NJ. When the case
showed alarming symptoms, medical
aid and a trained nurse from Augusta
were quickly summoned. Little Leona
would have been seven years old the
Gath day of March, had attended school
somewhat for year and was dearly
beloved by all her playmates on ac-
count of her loving disposition and
most winsome manners. The father
and mother, one brother. Carroll, one
sister. Freda and grandparents are in
deep mourning today on account Of the
irreparable loss. The sympathy of
all the community is extended. The
funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday at
the home.
The Grand Opening Ball in the new
I. 0. 0. +. hall last week was a success
socially and financially. About 20
dance tickets were sold and large
number enpoyed supper.
The officers of Minnehonk Lodge of
Odd fellows We're installed Wednesday
evening, the work being done by Joseph
w. Allen as installing officer and F. w.
Foss Marshall. The officers of Amity
Rebekah Lodge were also installed, the
work being done by Installing officer
Ada Norton of Pennington, assisted by
Mrs. Bertha Luce, also of Pennington.
The work in both orders was nicely
done and a large number were present
A delicious banquet and a social dance
followed A list Of the officers of both
orders has been previously printed
Installation of o. E. S. officers Tues
day evening, Jan. 26th. Refreshments.
Eben Leighton will celebrate his Goth
birthday anniversary, Jan. 9th, Thurs
day.
The funeral of Mrs. Betsey Storer
an aged lady, occurred Sunday, Jan.
%, Rev. Arson Williams officiating at
the services. Mrs. Storer suffered for
a long time with dislocation of the
hip. She was a very estimable lady,
kind and obliging, of a. cheerful dis
position, a sincere Christian. She
was kindly cared for by Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Shattuck with whom she re-
sided for several years.
The sympathy of the community is
given to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Foss
who are bereaved in the loss of their
little daughter, Leona NJ, seven years
of age who died Friday night, Jan. p,
Of pneumonia. Funeral services Sun
day afternoon conducted by Rev. C. L.
Wheaton.
Eben Leighton, who is Mt. Vernon's
grand old man, will observe the 99th
anniversary Of his birth next Thurs
day, Jan. q. His friends will remem-
Der him with cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
A Splintered Plank.

In 1912 at Baltimore the National
Democratic Convention wrote the fol-
lowing denunciation into hts now dis
carded platform:
I'VE denounce the proiigate waste
of the money wrung from the people
by oppressive taxation through Ihe
lavish appropriations of recent Re-
publican Congresses, which have kept
taxes high and reduced the purchas-
ing power of the peoples toll. We de.
mand return to that simplicity and
economy which BELTS Democratic
government and reduction in the
number of useless officers. salaries OF
which drain the substance of the
people"
The Democratic administration "has
not a leg to stand on" and if it did have
it could not stand upon its 1912 plat
form. Not that the platform has been
worn GUITAR from that: it has fallen
into disuse and decay so far as De-
,nocracy is concerned and into ridicule
so far as the American voter is con-
cerned. Truth to tell the platform was
never used at all: it was built and
deserted forthwith.
The present national administration
has broken all records for the eXpendi-
ture Of money, speaking of "profiigate
waste; considering lavish appropria
tions." one must study the appropria
tions of the Wilson regime to UNDER
stand just what the term means. Tn
der Republican administration, tariff
revenues paid the federal governments
bills and at Baltimore Democrats talk
ed of money wrung from the peo-
pie by oppressive taxation;" now the
same Democrats will mulct the people
they so much pity for the sum of $82,-
100000 this year through direct. taxa
ton. They call it a war tax" the
American people grit their teeth and
call it Oppressive taxation" the first
they have ever known as free people,
the first unnecessary taxation brought
upon them through the follies and fall
lacies Of an unwise government.
Every wise American is repeating
the song OF Baltimore: I'VE demand a
return to that simplicity and economy
which BELTS a Democratic government
and reduction in the number Of USE
less officers, salaries Of which drain the
substance of the people" At this time
the number of useless officers includes
a majority Of the members of Congress,
but the elections of November will so
far reduce the number Of useless Off
GERS that Congress will once more be-
come useful through it's Republican
majorities. 1t remains to be said only
that the salaries Of the useless officers
are not draining the substance of the
people one miilionth part as much as
their lack of substantial policy is
draining the peoples salaries
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DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. TUESDAY, JANUARY z5 1916

Republican editors In this State who
the Hon. JOHN b. MadiGan win succeed
Justice Spear on the Supreme bench
should study the history Of the court
during the past half centufy.-Waterviile
Sentinel.
We hadn't noticed that Republican
edioFs were Directing to Mr.. Madigan
or any other Democrat Of his worth;
best we had noticed objection to our
Governors disrespectful manner Of an
nouncing that he had no further use
for Justice Spear.
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Jersey Opposition to Wilson.

Word comes from New Jersey that
committee Of ten Democrats-five
Wilson men and five anti-Wilson men
has been formed to discuss and, if
possible, to dispose of the problems
which divide the party in that state.
The equal division of the committee
membership is taken here to indicate
that the Presidents opponents at
home are as numerous as his friends;
and 1t bears out the reports which
have been coming to Washington from
New Jersey for some time past.
This unique arrangement was made
by the Presidents secretary, Mr..
Tumulty. who used a part of his
Christmas holidays in a trip to Tren-
ton to proclaim the glad tidings Of
peace among New Jersey Democrats.
His words fell on deaf ears. Two
factions we're too full Of fight to be
pacifled-and. in addition. the anti
Wilson party men are looking beyond
the election Of next fall. They frank
~ express their doubts Of Democratic
success and they are looking out for
Number One. Wilson will not be re-
elected, they argue: he may not even
be renominated. After his defeat he
will go to New York to live, engaging
in literary work-unless he decides to
go into the jewelry business in WASH
ington. At any rate. he will be
through with New Jersey. but we shall
still be here. There will continue to
be some local political spoils worth
having. There will be some Demo-
cratic mayors, some Democratic men,
bers of the legislature. some Demo-
cratic appointments to state boards,
the courts. and the like, The plums
will go to whoever controls the party
organization, and we intend to be
those fortunate persons. If we sur
render to the Wilson crowd now,
they will control the party after Will
sons defeat, and they will enjoy the
fruits Of political manipulation which
may fall to the minority party.
MIR. Tumulty argued diligently to
enforce the Presidents authority, but
he was unable to convince the recall
citrants that Wilson is to be a Sec
'cnd-time winner. Accordingly, the
most he could accomplish was the
formation Of this unique arrangement
of political holding company" with
the stock split $3.50 between Wilson
and his enemies. The New Jersey dele
gates at st. Louis will be for Wilson,
OF course, II he is a candidate-but the
Democratic party in New Jersey is no
longer for Wilson.
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He Couldn't Get in a Word.

Blanche met Carolyn at ball and
they were talking of one of the young
men. according to Harper's Magazine.
Il don't care for him at ALL" re-
marked Blanche. He's regular bore"
Indeed" replied Carolyn. why,
thought he was perfectly lovely"
Well" said Blanche, "he yawned
three times while was talking to him."
Perhaps he wasn't yawning," sug-
gested Carolyn. He may have been
trying to say something, dear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

A writer In the Boston Advertiser says
1t - the potash Of the potato which
makes the tuber so valuable M-m-m.
We had supposed it was the scarcity
Manchester Union.
And you hadn't heard how nearly
everybody Is hunting for potash?
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Not a Biuamist,

There's a gentleman in the parlor,
sir" said the maid
Did he give you his name. Katie ?"
asked the man Of the house.
"Oh, no. sir; but I think it's the one
who wants to give it to your daughter"
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Light and AHv
A Sad Case.

The girl kept up
The mistletoe.
It seems she has
A bashful beau.
But he is quite a chump.
1t seems he failed
To come across.
The mistletoe,
A total loss,
Now travels to the dump.
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Maine Gossip
Sunrise.

Sunrise.
In solemn calm the orient waits,
A deep. mysterious silence keeping;
No sign to tell If Day be sleeping
Or il he halt before her gates.
A. moment passes; swift the light
Throughout the Ether's vast dominions
Sweeps onward on her glittering pinionS
And conQuers all the hosts of Night.
-Fedor Ivanovitch Tyutcher CTranslated
by L. H. Dole.)
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Gets a Contribution.

Il think that kid of mine is going to
make a financier."
What S your grounds"
When company comes. he always
shows them his little bank"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

Americans have democratized the
motor car industry" exclaims the st.
Paul Pioneer-Press. Not yet. brother.
but when that Democratic tax is put
on gasolene you may be right.
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Her Advice,

Now, wife, if We are going into the
poultry business. here is an opportu-
nifty. Neighbour Wombat has some hens
he will sell us cheap.
"Oh, l wouldn't get second hand
fowls. Better start with new models,
say"
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Crashl

what's the racket over at Flub-
dub's?"
shower"
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The World War a Year Ago
Today-Jan. Is.

German airship threw nine
bombs into Libau, q Russian Bal
tic port, and the Russians claim
ed that she was brought down
and destroyed by artillery fire.
In the region Of Craonne,
France, the Germans (Saxons)
attacked at La Creute and gain
ed q foothold. French counter
attacks failed to recover the lost
trenches.
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Augusta Lodge Directory

Gu Noc CHAPTER M !.
r. a; NJ. Special convocation n, W
sonic Temple, Jan. q, at 80 p " M ~
In NJ. NJ. NJ. degree. Sotournine co, meH
ions are cordially invited TO af,s. vImpas
ALBERT NJ. PINGREE y y
CHARLES r. CHASE saE
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Fully Occ6pied.

Beauty is only skin Deep"
Il consider that a wise provision of
nature"
why so?"
with that limitation, the girls are
kept busy enough"
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ODD FELLOWS Hail.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, Reelu 4.
meeting Friday evenings at 100 FrS,aa
Jan. q, installation of officers puh1ia
invitation. Refreshments. '"s
c. Z. PRATT. n.
E. F. WESTON q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

Last year the unrest was at
Armageddon; this year it is at Shiloh
and Armageddon is forgotten.
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TRINITY COMMANDFRv A..

Il. I. Special conclave at Masonic =. q
pie, Friday evening, Jan. @ 9th i.,i Ten
~, ~ r. N. Work in the Temple a.
frst.rs az eire freshmen All soiourss,
LEWIS A. BCRLEIGH - a'end
GEORGE Fl. BANGS. PecordC ION
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AUGUSTA LODGE, NO IA -,

A. NJ. Special communication Tu.,s's
Jan. %. Installation of officers h, 1IpSoS!
w. Lesley Maloon. d. D. G. N liz w
sonic District: All sojourning br.,h as
are cordially invited. o'eiais
T Tk4sTS 5; b: CALLAGHAN, wy