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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
LITCHFIELD

Libby Post, G. A. r., No. 90, elected
officers for the ensuing year on Monday,
Dec. II. The following were elected j:
Commander. H. NJ. Starbird; S. v, CON-.
]. ]. Perry; ]. v. Com, z. b. Hare; Off
Ger of the day, n. s. Maxwell; quarter
master. o. A. True; officer of the guard,
]. S. Maxwell; chaplain, Gardiner Rob.
erts.
Libby Corps, No. 70, elected tho follow
ing officers on the same day: Pres, Rho
ma Maloon; S. v. Pres. Mary Benson:
v. Pres, Frances Smith; Treas. Thelma
Tozier; chaplain, Sarah Brown: conduc-
tor. Mrs. Seymour White; guard, Nellie
Knights.
There will be a Joint installation OF the
ofilcers-elect Of post and corps on Jan.
8, 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Taylor are reioIc-
ing over tho advent into their home Of
a nice water supply. After bringing wa.
ter for 70 years from a neighbors we'll.
Mr.. Taylor says the act Of merely going
to the sink and pAmping all the water
they want seems like fairy story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Well, Yes; les a Woman's Reason.

Well, Yes; les a Woman's Reason.
BECAUSE women must obey the laws
just as men do.
They should vote equally aUith men.
BECAUSE women pay taxes just as
men do, thus supporting the govern
ment,
They should cote equally Nth men.
BECAUSE women suffer from bad
government just as men do.
They should cote equally zUith men.
BECAUSE mothers want to make
their children's surroundings better.
They should vote equally Nth men.
BECAUSE about 100000 women in
the United States are wage workers
and their health and that Of our fu-
ture citizens are often endangered
by evil working conditions that can
only be remedied by legislation.
They should cote equally apith men,
tempt to serve the public, welfare
should be able to support their ad-
vice by their votes.
They should vote equally avith men.
BECAUSE busy housemothers and
professional women cannot give such
public service, and can only serve
the State by the same means used
by the busy men-namely, by cast
ing ballot,
They should vote equally acith men.
BECAUSE women need to be trained
to a higher sense of social and civic
responsibility, and such sense de-
velops by use.
They should cote equally zUith men.
BECAUSE women are consumers, and
consumers need fuller representation
in politics,
They should cote equally aVith men.
BECAUSE women are citizens of
government OF the people. BY the
people and FOR the people, AND
WOMEN ARE PEOPLE,
They should vote equally sVith men.
If you can give any better reasons
why women should NOT vote equally
with men, then you have discovered
that has never been pub
lished. There are other BECAUSES
and one of the chief of these is that
men and women should have equal
suffrage, BECAUSE-Wome ought to
give their help. men ought to have
their help and the State ought to use
their help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Ernest J. Eddy. president of the
Fidelity Trust Co.. Of Portland, who
was treasurer from its establishment
until last April. when he was chosen
mead OF the institution. has resigned.
me resignation was accepted We'd
nesday by the directors. He was CIV
en- a leave OF absence at the time of
submitting to an operation several
months ago and Is now in San Diego,
wnere ne intends to remain and en-
oeavor to regain his health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Perfect Faith,

The little daughter Of a college pro-
fessor had been taught to pray for the
things which she desired. It was very
dry ard hot, and everybody was look
ing anxiously for rain. Suddenly it oc-
CURED to the little miss that she could
pray for rain. and she acted on her
impulse at once. Shortly after there
came terrific thunder shower. Streets
were quilted out, trees were blown
down. and other damage was done.
After the shower the child's mother
found her standing at the window look
ing out with a rueful face upon the de-
bris. and heard her say in an awe
struck voice:
"Oh, Lord. what have I done?s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Stariinq Granoe,

Startling Grange met in regular ses-
sion Saturday, Dec. and the follow
ing officers were elected: Master, c.
W. Small: overseer. c. M. Walton;
steward. Mrs. Flora Packard; lecturer,
Mrs. Ida Gordon: chaplain, G. F.
Chamberlain: assistant steward, H. I.
French: treasurer. J. B. French; secre-
tary, Emma Nichols: gatekeeper, Clyde
Currier: lady assistant steward, Bessie
2. Gile: Ceres. Mrs. c. w. Small: Po-
r',.oa. Mrs. Lucy Springer: Flora, Mrs.
Belle Gle; chorister. W. w. Earring
ton: pianist, Mrs. Kate Walton; exec
utive board. B. D. Gordon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Amazing. isn't 1t, how free the adj
vice of the booze-supporting crowd to
Governor elect Milliken as to his
course of procedure? It may be that
Mr.. Milliken has some notions of law
equally as good as those of former
ministers of the gospel who sold their
services to the opponents of prohibi-
ton in the West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
DanviIIe Junction Granoe.

At the meeting Of Danville Junction
Grange. Saturday night, the following
officers. were elected: Master. Clarebee
W. Hicks; overseer, Charles H. Nelson
lecturer, Mrs. Wilma Page; steward, Ed
win Nelson: assistant steward. Alfred
NORM; chaplain. Mrs. Priscilla Robinson;
treasurer, J. D. Kirkpatrick; secretary,
Mrs. Annie M. Arts; gatekeeper, Alcid
NORM; Ceres, Mrs. Ella Greedy; Pomona,
Mrs. Abbie Nelson: Flora. Mrs. Flora
Lambert: lady assistant steward, Ivy Ed
wards: chorister, NJ. NJ Burnham: plan
list. James w. Hicks: executive commit
tee. c. H. Nelson, S. A. Woodbury., NJ. y.
Burnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Light and Airy
Keep Going.
These simple words may save your life,
Or serve to keep you out of strife,
With mighty portent they are rife,
Keep Going.
While wand'ring through the wilderness,
If lost, and full of dire distress.
Just chant these words as on you press,
Keep Going.
If some dark night, when day Is done,
A thug accosts you with gun,
Don't argue with him, that's no fun,
Keep Going
Whose father makes you sore afraid
And he shows up, don't be dismayed,
Keep Going.
If I keep up this giddy pace.
And let my pencil wildly race,
You'll say "Old Kid trot out your ace
Keep Going"
SO now I'll chop the spasm out,
Before, with swift-delivered clout,
The madden'd Editor will shout
Keep Going"
Kenneth Fuller Lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
J. L. Mocobb, Boothbay Harbor.

James L. McCobb. aged 70. retired
dry goods dealer Of Boothbay Harbor,
died Wednesday in Portland. He was
native of Boothbay Harbor. where
he opened a store, nearly SO years ago.
He was member of the X. of p.
Lodge there. He Is survived by a
wife. Mrs. Matte E. McCobb:
daughter. Annie s.. and a son, John
L., both Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Topsham GRANGE.

Topsham Grange.
The officers of Topsham Grange we're
elected last night as follows: Master,
Ralph Mallet; overseer. George Hildreth;
lecturer. Mrs A. T. Bckford; steward,
Howard Carr; assistant steward, Chester
Barker; secretary. Neil Hail. chaplain.
Fred Rackley: treasurer, A. L. Tetford;
gatekeeper. Richard Tarr; Ceres, Murian
Ward; Pomona, Mary Hanson: lady as
sistant steward, Mrs. Chester Barker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

The good roads subject is one of the
big questions before the next Legisla-
ture. The budget system is another
Equal suffrage will not be forgotten,
and law enforcement will have it's inn
ing. We betcha the members elect are
doing some tall thinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Definition Of Salt

The Rev. Father John Cavanau,h
,,ss Q. Notre Dame. Indianapolis, was
U.s. with some friends the defin.
- VI various words and the difficulty
" nnoins their synonyms.
Al ,nls TAX reminds me Of school,
0os . oennitbn Of SALT" said the priest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Rowe's Corner GRANGE.

Howe's Corner Grange.
An all day meeting of Rowe's Corner
Grange was held Saturday, the time being
devoted wholly to preparation for the
three-days' fair which opens Tuesday,
Dec. u. Booths have been put up and
decorations are we'll under way. Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings there will be en-,
tertainments, the first night in charge of
0. D. Stinchfield, and the second, Eldreth
Arnold. Thursday night an oyster supper
and dance Is scheduled. Suppers will also
be served Tuesday and Wednesday nights
from six to eight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

HE was asked to define salt He pom
dered a moment and then said:
Salt is something that makes your
potatoes taste funny when there amt
any on en-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

No long-winded investigation is needed
to demonstrate to the people of the
United States that they are being made
to pay for the feeding OF the European
armies and munition Observation-Disclosures
port (Pa.) Gazette.
And while the farmer is expected to
pay his share it must not be in pro-
duce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Frank H. Archer. ~ years old. a pulp
mill worker. il in the hospital at Bangor
with cuts, bruises and some symptoms Of
internal injuries az a result Of being
struck by . south-bound Maine Central
tram near the Old Town station wednes-
gay morning. He has family. His con.
oition was reported favoranas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
A Pair Of Pities.

Edith-1sn't it pity that poor men
don't know enough to remain single?
Marie-Yes, and that rich ones dos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Unchangeable-"Do you think Miss
Oldgirl will ever change her mind and
marry?"
mo. If she marries 1t will be be-
cause some man Of her acquaintance
changes his mind."-Richmond Times
Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
The Only Way.

woman keep a secret?"
Give her chloroform."
Mrs. Exc Injecting friend)-"You
look heartbroken. dear"
Mrs. Wye-"Im heartbroken. I've
discovered that my husband has been
having his office boy call me up every
day and humble terms Of endearment,
while he, the deceiver, went to the ball
game"
Mrs. EXe-"Tow is it you didn't
catch on to the voice."
Mrs. Wye-"Well. you see, I'm busy
at bridge every day and I've been hav-
ing the maid answer the telephone
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Grange NOIeJ
East Somerset Pomona.

The semi-centennial of the Patrons
OF Husbandry was COMMUNICATED on
Dec. by the East Somerset Pomona
Grange at Newport. At an early hour
the beautiful hall of Sebasticook
Grange was filled to overlooking with
earnest patrons. Upon the arrival of
the train it was met by a special COM
mlttee, who conducted State Master
w. j. Thompson, Past Master c. S.
Stetson and wife and E. T. Clifford to
the Grange hall. where they were
heartily welcomed by the patrons.
The meeting was called to order by
Worthy Master r. J. Goodrich and a
class of % was instructed in the work
of the Fifth degree. After the usual
business was completed the following
program was presented: Flag raising
with remarks by Fred Brown of New
port; welcome song, Goodrich quar-
tet; greetings, George PIummer; re-
spouse, Walter Bemis: anniversary
ode composed by Past Lecturer Rev,
Frank Kingdon). Aeolean quartet.
A bountiful dinner was served at this
time. to which the Patrons did Justice.
after which the program was resumed.
Unwilling portrait of the seven
founders of the order. This feature of
the program was made very impress
sive by Mrs. Anna L. Vining, who has
been an active worker in the order for
AZ years. At the close of her remarks
she was presented beautiful bouquet
of pinks by the members of East SOM
erset Pomona. Reading, Mrs. Hattie
Emerson: address, 1.-THE National
Grange" c. S. Stetson; selection, "A
Kentucky Babe" Aeolean quartet.
The anniversary poem composed and
read by Mrs. Ella Blaisdell is deserv-
ing of special mention as all who were
present will testify.
Vocal solo. c. E. Wass; reading. Mrs.
Florence Newton: selection, "A Coun-
try Courtship." Aeolean quartet: ad-
dress. "The Maine State Grange" d.
T. Clifford: violin solo, Mrs. Mary
Emery; reading, Mrs. Lillian Libby:
selection, mo Place Like the Farm"
Aeolean quartet; semi centennial ora
ton, State Master w. ]. THOMPSON:
closing song, Sebasticook Grange
choir.
Much credit is due the Worthy Lee
turer for his untiring effort to make
this one of the best of East Somerset
Pomona meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
oh. Lord. what have / done?"
Where Ianorance Was nlis..

Mrs. Parvenu ran an eager eye over
the Tattler's report Of the dinner
party. Presently she came to this:
Mrs. Parvenu attracted universal at
tention by the gauoheries 90 character
istic of the noveau richie"
My! Amt that q lovely compn-
ment!" she exclaimed ecstatically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
North Auburn GRANGE.

The annual election Of officers took
place at the meeting Of North Auburn
Grange Saturday evening, those elected
being: Master. ]. w. Bennett; overseer,
r. w. Skillings; lecturer. c. w. Skillings;
steward, Earl Robinson; assistant stew
ard. H. F. Sawtelle; chaplain, Mrs. A. L..
Packard; treasurer, Miss Sarah L..
Staples; secretary, Edward c. Taber;
gatekeeper, Everett Verrin: Ceres, Mrs.
Elva Perry; Pomona. Mrs. H. S. Schoppe:
lady assistant steward, Miss Ursula Rus
sell; librarian, Miss Sarah A. Thorne:
pianist. Miss Angle NJ. Skillings; choris-
ter, Mrs. j. W. Hartman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Does your husband ever say any,
thing about his mothers cooking?"
mo; but he says things about my
cooking that his father used to say
about his mothers cooking."-Boston
Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

The Bangor permanent f1remen have
asked for a Is cents per day increase in
pay. The matter was referred by the
City Fathers to committee on fire depart
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Sixty attended the public mass
meeting held under the auspices Of
the Housewives League Wednesday
evening at Portland to protest against
the high cost of foodstuffs. A dozen
spoke and at one time there was dan
ger that it would develop into q So
cialistic organization. Miss Brewster,
daughter OF the bishop. suggested the
government should control all food
stuffs and others endorsed her SUCCESS
ton. Nothing definite was accom-
plished and 1t was decided to hold
another meeting within few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
The Nervous Ruman.

Said Ruman defending Medjidie:
1.-THE sound Of the shells makes me Eddy
This has been a hard day.
So don't think I'll stay
Around here much longer" Nor did he!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

1t has been a remarkable December for
ploughing, but from all appearances. that
occupation is over for this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Work on the new NJ. G. r. r. station
which is being constructed on Bates
street. Lewiston. is progressing rapidly.
All brick work in the main part of the
building has been completed and the
rafters for the roof have been set. The
windows are of modern design and the
roof will be gabled with dome. The
interior will be fully equipped with all
Of the modern improvements. and. when
completed, this promises to be one of
the finest stations in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
The Fly In the Ointment,

Caller-How pleased you must DO to
ma that your new cook IL q slayer.
Hostess-My dear. don't mention It!
She's a slayer all right, but unfortu-
nately she's not q cook,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Unpalata,ls.

First Bird-What's wrong with that
worm that you didn't finish it?
second Bird guess it's one Of those
worms that turned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Sergeant Major G. T. Riddell. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Riddell Of Portland,
has been awarded distinguished con-
duct medal for conspicuous gallantry in
action Somewhere in France" Accord
ing to the Canada, weekly illustrated
magazine published in London. Eng.
and in Toronto. Canada, Sergt. Major
Riddell, although severely wounded
handled his men with great courage and
determination. Later. he rendered valu-
able services by reorganizing the line
and set finc example to his men. Be
fore cnlisting in the And Battalion of
Highlanders at Montreal in 1915, Sergt.
Major Riddell was private secretary to
Vice President Howard G. Kelley of the
Grand Trunk Railway. and was we'll
known in Portland. as he often went
there to visit his parents and on official
business as private secretary to Vice
President Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Bangor is expecting an exceptionally
large attendance at the annual sessions
of the Maine State Grange, which will
open next Monday in that city, perhaps
1900 people, and a strenuous campaign is
being made to secure accommodations for
the visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
The possibilities of the canned goods in

The possibilities Of the canned goods in
dustry are wonderful. We once would
doubtless have laughed if canned pota-
toes were mentioned, with the old-time-
boosted inexhaustible supply annually
raised in Aroostook. but sliced and evap-
GRATED potatoes compose the output of a
new industry in Caribou, where a starch
factory is turning out about 10000 pounds
daily Of this product, beside about $4,000
pounds of starch. II the price of pota-
toes 60 much higher, can Of that stuff
would make a good souvenir of the Good
old days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

The new site at the southeast corner OF
Main and Free streets at Saco for the
new postoffice was on Wednesday accept
ed by the treasury department at Wash
ington, the price being $4,000. The total
appropriation was $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Engineers and fnanciers Of the M. c.
r. r. have discovered, as the Bath Times
is informed, that the interest on the CAPT.
tai that would need to be invested In
building a bridge or constructing a tun-
mel for travel Of their tracks over or un.
der the Kennebec River at Bath, would
not only pay for keeping the transfer
steamers here In commission but would
allow of their building new ferryboat
every % years. Thus 1t would aspear
that the prospect Of bridging or tunnelins
the Narrows at Bath by the M. c. r. r.
Is very remote.
ought to be some way Of holding or
that advance in the price Of candy until
altar Christmas, in order that the kid.
dies may not be deprived Of any-to sav
nothing Of tho srown-up children who
Still retain their sweet tooth.
The Lewiston police are anxious "a
find the woman who this week m.
peared at the home Of e. E. Rnnr.I.
No. ~ High street. Lewiston, whose
house was burglarized last SATURDAY
night of several hundred dollars worth
Of property. and. making Mr.. Runn.Is
promise not to follow her, handed ovsr
much of the stolen goods and rnore
that did not belong to him. ana d,.S
appeared. She said that she was a.
ing It to save her 13-year-old sor ~.
had been led by an older bow into +ho
bufglaries. 'A'o '"e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

The larger part Of the Englishmen. Ca
uadians and Italians in Portland think
that the German peace proposals are in
the line of a bluff and expect no results
toward peace at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Auburn people are discussing how to
get new city building. it being generally
agreed that the present quarters are
wholly inadequate for the purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Maine. GO9S1p
The "Foiks Back Home"

Norma Bright Carson, in Book News
Monthly
When the days begin to grow,
And we feel q hint of snow.
And Thanksgiving Days procialmeo
throughout the land;
Then in our hearts we know
That no matter where we 60.
There is always one sure trip that we
have planned:
When the shops begin to glow.
And the lights their glare to throw
On the toys and boxes done in green ana
Then our thoughts with natural flow.
To the folks back home" will go.
And our footsteps thitherward are leo.
For the folks back home" are best,
And our way is surely blest,
When It takes US to the good old homo OF
We may stray with heart and feet.
We may win, or know defeat,
But in one place we are welcome, OF
truth.
Where a mothers heart has beat,
There will be a haven sweet,
So be glad, oh, you who roam,
II you have some folks back nome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Jesse Myer Rosenberg OF Portland
member Of the Sophomore class at Har-
ward College. has been awarded a Har-
ward College scholarship. Rosenberg's
name appears in group two. a list of
those men whose college work has shown
marked excellence"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect October 1, 1916.

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-28
LONDON MARKET
IS SHY OF PEACE
Exchange Resumes Bust
ness Cautiously and
Dresses Windows
By FRANCIS W. HlRST
fBy Cable 10 The TftuInel

London, Dec. 27.-The Stock Ex-
change resumed business after
Christmas in a cautious mood. Spec-
ulators have been caught more than
once while trading on the idea that
peace was near at hand, and con-
seauently are shy. There is also
little liquidation for window dress
ing purposes, a usual procedure at
this season.
Newspaper comment on the peace
notes of Germany and President
Wilson exhibits wide Emergencies,
and the forthcoming Labor party
meeting at Manchester is beginning
to excite a great deal Of interest,
as it will mark the split between
official and unofficial labor opinion.
No one can predict what turn di-
plomacy may take anywhere, but
the general impression is that an
important beginning has been made
by the substitution Of free and open
discussion for frozen silence. More
over, the internal pressure on Ger
many makes it probable that sne
will eventually be willing to pay a
pretty high price for a peace settle
ment.