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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
MRS. JAMES WITHEE
DIES AT PENNINGTON

Pennington. Me-. Dec. % Mrs.
James Withee. widow of the famous
hotel man who passed away only a
few weeks ago, died suddenly Thurs
day night at the age Of 70 years. Mrs.
Withee had been in feeble health for
some time but her condition was not
supposed to be critical.
Mrs. Withee was born in Levant, and
was the daughter of Joseph Pitman.
She was twice married, her first hus-
band being George Smart Of Levant.
Mrs. Withee had a very wide circle
of friends In Maine and is especially
beloved in Pennington. She was a
of the Unitarian church, Of the
Women's Alliance and Of the Pythian
Sisters. She leaves two sons by her
first marriage, Charles Smart Of Eus-
tbs and Ara Emery Smart Of Stetson,
and two step-sons, Roland and Ira
Withee of Pennington. The grand
children number 10.
The remains will be taken to Wa
terville for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
MADISON

Mr.. and Mrs. David Hall were given a
delightful surprise at their home on Ma
pie street Thursday evening by q COM
pany of "a friends from Minerva Chapter
of Eastern Star. The evening was passed
in an informal social manner with games
and light refreshments. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hall were given a substantial token of
the regard Of their friends. Mr.. Hall.
who has been oversser in the weaving
department of the American Wooden mill
here for the past four years. has recently
accepted job in Tilton. N. H.. and will
soon leave town for that place.
Rev. VIM. Wood went to Kent's Hill
Friday noon to assist at wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Haynes left town
Friday morning for Taunton. Mass.
where they will pass Christmas with Mrs.
Haynes parents Before returning home
they will also visit relatives in Laconia,
N. H.
Otis NJ Fletcher left town this week for
Brockton. Mass. where he has work as
a carpenter.
Charles e. Merry. who has been the
guest Of relatives in Sanford for the past
week. returned home Friday.
Mrs. Walter Dixon and daughter went
to Saco Friday to pass Christmas with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
i|DENTIC REPLY FROM
iENTENTE TO WILSON

London, Dec. 22.-In official and diplo-
matte circles in London it was generally
predicted today that President Wilson's
note to the belligerents would be met by
an identic reply from the Entente pow
ers. This method of answering the note
will differ from the reply to be made by
the Entente nations to the German peace
note, in which it is understood that while
agreeing to the general principles, each
member Of the Entente will be free to ex-
press any individual views which they
may feel it desirable to utter
For the foregoing reason is hardly
likely there will be an eAriysr6pla to Pres
ident Wilson's note ASA iaaxpected full
consultations between -Aipla katists of the
Entente countries win taxi place before
a formal reply is made.
The attitude Of both Russia and italy in
regard to the German peace note was re-
ceived in official circles with the utmost
pleasure. especially that of Italy as ex-
pressed in the speech of the italian for
eign minister, Baron Sonnino.
While declining to make any official
statement. it Is readily apparent that the
British foreign Office feels that the soli-
darity of the Entente never was stronger
than 1t Is today. ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
UNIQUE Colony.


Close by the great rock Of Gibraltar
- Catlin bay, where is to be found a
colony 80 queer that it stands out al
most as . tribe distinct in itself. Many
generations ago during a storm a feet
OF Genoese fishermen put into the shel.
tered spot and SO escaped the fury Of
the sea. In the boats. so history has
1t, were many women, and they be-
came so enamored Of the spot that
huts were built. and they remained.
Hundreds Of years have passed, and
the little tribe still fingers on. The
government has given them a grant Of
land, and q village now clusters in the
shelter Of the bay. Strangest of all. it
Is said the population dare not increase
for fear it will overstep its boundary.
and marriage is allowed only in rota-
ton. No marriage, so it is claimed,
may take place in the village until
way has been made for it by death.
The people are squat and ugly and look
amazingly like one another. It Is
little colony Of cousins, dwelling apart
In the shadow Of a great rock and 60
ing down to the sea in ships to earn a
hard won Observation-Disclosures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
berlin WELCOMES
WILSON PEACE NOTE

Berlin, Dec. 22-(Via London)-The
announcement Of President Wilson's
peace endeavor. received through the
Associated Press, was accorded tre-
mendous welcome in Berlin. The i'm
preston Of official and newspaper cir
cles appeared in the noon editions I'M
der large display headlines as the all
important news Of the Christmas sea-
son. reviving the interest in the Ger
man peace overtures which had sunk
to low point under the influence Of
the preliminary declarations of states
men OF the Entente Powers.
The American embassy, to which the
ambassador, James w. Gerard, return
ed late last night from New York. the
Associated Press correspondent, and
the American charge, Joseph c. Grew,
were besieged by newspaper men who
sought additional information concern
ing the Presidents peace note, but
nothing beyond the press dispatches
could be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
,Jg. L. ---, -. -.s
fairfield

. The services at the Methodist church
for Sunday. Dec. "a, will be as follows:
Morning service at 1915, at which the
pastor, Rev. c. o. Perry. will speak
on the theme, THE Prince Of Peace"
Special music The regular session of
the Bible school will follow the morn
ing service.
The Junior League meeting will be
held Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
p The regular evening service will be
devoted to an echo meeting and Rev.
c. 0. Perry will report on the Billy
Sunday meetings being conducted in
Boston and which he has had the priv
ilege to attend.
The annual Christmas concert and
Christmas tree will be held at the
church vestry on Monday evening.
The Holy Name Dramatic Club will
present two comedies Christmas eve
at Parish hall, one comedy to be given
In English and the other in French.
The public is invited to attend and the
proceeds will be used for the benefit
Of the Young Mems Catholic Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
vVINSL0vv
Hollingsworth & Whitney Relief
Association Does Much Good
in Relief Work During the
Past Year - Local News
Gleanings and Personal Mem
ton of Interest

The Hollingsworth & Whitney Re-
lief Association is in a fourishing con-
dition. 1t has paid out the past year
in sickness, accident and death benefits
the sum Of $4685.74, and at the annual
meeting paid dividend Of six as
sessments to each member, amounting
to $4137.25.
Frank Berard will pass the holiday
with Bangor friends.
Albert Tool and. Charles Melden,
boiler makers, who have been in town
working, have returned to Fitchburg,
Mass.
Miss Ella Webb who is employed by
the Rumford Power Co. at Rumford,
arrives today to stop over the holidays
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Webb Of Herd street
Mr. and Mrs Max Foster will go to
Canaan Sunday to pass the holiday
with Mrs. Fosters parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Smith. Little Zelda FOs-
ter is visiting at the home of her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith.
John Plummer will pass Sunday and
the holiday with Freedom friends.
Coleman Brewer will be the guest of
Augusta friends Christmas.
Sewel Verall will go to F'reeport and
Mr. Stevens of B.acon street will be
the guest of Lincoln friends.
James McGinnes has been in Boston
attending the funeral Of a relative.
Mrs. Lewis Pollard has been the
guest of Mrs Arthur Hall, Silver ter
race. Waterville
The Sunday services at the Congre-
gational church are Christmas sermon
at 1920 a. m by the pastor. Rev. Fred
X. Conant special music being fur
nished. Sunday school at 11:45 a. m
Christian Endeavor at Z p. m. The
subject is Helping to Accomplish the
Purpose of Christs Coming" John, 10:
11G.. The leader is Miss Eva Reynolds.
, The Christmas cantata. "Mischievous
Santa" will be held at 7:45 o'clock on
Saturday evening at the Congregation
al church. There will be a Christmas
tree and Santa sClaus will be on hand
. to distribute the presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Vegetable Lamb. g.

One of the most remarkable nat
ural fetishes in the world is the Chi
nese kouchi. called by some people
"the vegetable lamb" 1t is -r5garded
by the natives of China as sQething
supernatural. They believe to be
part vegetable and part ami 4. The
plant certainly bears a reset lance to,
an animal, although it mightpe takeni
for a pig as readily as a laab. Kou-'
chi is composed principals of the.
plant part known as rRfzome and
springs from seed. After attaining its
height roots and tendrils spring from
the fiber and grow downward until
they enter the. earth. 1t is this PECULIAR
formation which has caused it to be
regarded with so much awe. The Chi
nese claim that after it has reached
its full size it.ceases to be vegetable
and turns animal, feeding upon the
tender shoots of plants which grow
near 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
PEACE TERMS OF
GERMANY READY

London. Dec. Nan Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch Mom The Hague says
that it is announced officially that
should the Entente Allies in their re-
ply to the peace proposals Of the Gen.
trail Powers leave the door open for
negotiations, Germany would make
known her chief peace terms immedi-
ately.
The German newspapers which con-
tain the announcement declare that the
speeches of Premier Lloyd George and
Premier BRAND do not contain single
word which justifies the superstition
that the answer Of the Entente powers
will deliberately reject sGermany's
peace offer and that therefoSS the Ger
man government will def3{e its atti-
tude after the receipt Of the reply of
the Entente Allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

not considering the Eurasians. There
are 1,294,000 Roman Catholics out of a
total Christian population of 3,574,O00.
In the last ten years Protestants have
increased almost twice as rapidly as
Catholics, the Catholic. increase for
that period being $4,000 and the Prot
estant nearly half a million.
The Skager Rack, entrance to the
Baltic sea, is so narrow, less than six
miles, that the three mile territorial
waters or Sweden and Denmark over
lap and high seas" disappea an i'm
portant point In the delicate question
facing Great Britain in her efforts to
blockade all Baltic ports of Germany.
II Sweden were to join the central en-
pres the British course would be much
clearer at least in this matter.
Ihere is gun at one end of the
Panama canal, the most powerful at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

and therefore, in the attack, tried al
ways to make for points in the enemy
trenches from which sounds of music
had been audible. Their success can
be deduced from the fact that, where
one night they had no sign of either
brass or *oodwind, eight handsome in
struments were possessed next morn
ing and within twenty-four hours after
they captured the big bass drum.
Each with a theoretical $500. girls of
the home economics class at Whitman
college. Walla Walla. Wash, started
out to buy furniture and household
supplies for house of six rooms. The
class visited stores of the city and then
made out the list. They endeayored To
be as economical as possible, but found
$500 hard to stretch over six rooms.
Catholics are still slightly in the ma
jority among the Christians in India.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

any coast defense fort, with a range Of
twenty three miles. It's weight alone
probably would have sunk any Of the
ships with which Pizarro left the 18TH
mus to conquer Peru. and beyond a
doubt If he could have transported 1t
to the land of the Incas one shot would
have scared the humble Indians into
several centuries of submission.
The "hired girl" does not yearn for
technical training, according to the
women who have conducted a Min
neapolis survey of the domestic help
problems; also. they say. the average
household could not afford to employ a
highly skilled worker in the hinterland
of the back porch. Eros, it seems. is
quick to discover comedy cooks who
have gained proficiency. and the house
wife's time and labor in training girl
all go to making comfy some home 9TH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

cusson at today's cabinet meeting. La
ter it was said the discussion was di-
rected towards no particular end. but
merely brought forth the news of cab
met members.
Arabia Case
After the cabinet meeting Secretary
Lansing said full information concern
ing the sinking OF the British liner
Arabia was not at hand. The American
government is anXiouSy awaiting
word from Berlin regarding the Brit
ish horse ship Marina, admittedly sunk
without warning by a German subma-
rinC and which the State department
has been convinced was not a trans
port. No course of action will be de-
cidCd on until Germany has been
heard from further.
1t was learned that after full discus
sion the cabinet took the view that
the force of the note to the belligerens
had not been materially affected by
Secretary Lansing's statements.
Press comment in both England and
Germany was read with the deepest
interest by members of the cabinet.
SpokesmeE for the administration
made at first in England would be
changed when the note was examined
carefully. Messages congratulating the
President poured into the White House
today ir increa sing volume. Almost
without exception the senders interp-
reted the Presidents action as a peace
move.
Republican Leader Mann alluded to
the note on the floor of the House to-
DAY and heartily praised President
Wilson's action
Without regard to partisanship." he
said. Il believe the whole people OF the
country warmly congratulate and COM
mend the President in every effort he
has made or may make to restore peace
in the world
II became known during the day that
some members Of the diplomatic corps
are worried over their personal status
with their home governments. whom they
nave been informing for weeks past that
the United States would take no action in
The European situation.
With the arrival Of the German pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

er than her own.
CAMERON, the Germany colony on
the west shore Of Africa, where q Brit
ish success was announced, was the
scene of much unrest some thirty
years ago. Certain native kings.
who were practically wholesale
merchants. refused to allow the natives
of the interior to trade directly with
Europeans. This nearly brought about
war. At the time. it is OF interest to
note, Great Britain had the offer Of q
protectorate of the country. but this
was declined. Germany, however. &C.
cepted the proposal, a governor was
appointed, and the whole district. ex-
cept a small English Baptist station.
was taken over. The name Is derived
from the Portuguese "Camarao,"
meaning a shrimp, with reference to
the CAMERON river.-London Chront.,
Gle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Il DEFENDS on tho DOG.

Two Broadway business men met
before bar. They were good friends.
I'm worried little," said one. my
chauffeur ran over a dog today and
killed it."
"Oh, I wouldn't worry about little
thing like that" said the other. "The
dog probably got in the way. These
dogs are a pest"
But 1t was your dog"
what came from the second. MY
dog? I'm sorry, but that will cost you
500. That chauffeur of yours is too
careless. insist on the hundred, IN
derstand." New, York Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

General Foreman Chester w. Getchell
of the Waterville Iron Works was given
a very pleasant surprise Friday evening
when he was called to the works and pre-
eented with a handsome gold watch on
which was engraved Presented by the
boys Of the Waterville Iron Works Com
pany. 12-25-16." The presentation was
made by Bert Weber, and although
taken entirely by surprise Mr.. Getchell
Responded 'feelingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Rack Rents.

A crack rent is 'rent that Is equiv
alent to the full net annual value of
the real property out Of which it issues,
or approximately So" BY statute in
England today rack rent is defined as
mot less than two-thirds Of the full
net annual value Of the lands out Of
which it arises"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
ODD ITEMS OF INTEREST

Jewelers., members of an organization
bent on removing all class distinctions
and leveling all titles, who were DOW
erful in the English parliament in 1647
were first heard of in Germany during
the sixteenth century. when two men,
Munzer and Storck. by their teaching
quickly acquired wide influence and
accumulated following of 10000 men.
1t is told of certain Canadian regi-
ment that it set its heart upon a band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

The collie's name appears to be
shrouded in mytery. but there seems
to be a fairly reasonable foundation
for supposing that it is from ''coll" or
collar" on account Of the broad white
mark round the neck which Is seen in
the majority Of these dogs.-Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
So 'rwouid,

"How would you like to take trip
in a submarine!"
II shouldn't care for that" replied
the society bud.
"Why not?"
"Oh, deah. Must I really tell you?
An ocean voyage would be frightfully
boring. you know, If there were no
place to dawnee "-Birmingham Age
Herald.
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Ancient Candles,

Candles used by the Romans were
composed q string surrounded by ei-
Their wax d: pitch. Splinters Of wood
covered with fat were used by the
English poorer classes about 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

posals and the announced decision Of this
government not to add any word Of It's
own. most diplomats became finally con-
WINGED, and 30 reported to their govern
ments. that no step towards peace would
be taken hero unless a decided change
occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
What the Trouble Was.

Mills-I notice that you and Brown
ley don't speak? Grimm-Well, we
had a few words over money, that's
all. Mills-Oh. l suppose he owes you
some? Grimm-No; he wanted to.
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p WATERvILLE

DR.. c. E. Owen of the Christian Civic
League Of Maine will speak at the
Friends church at East Vassalboro Sun
day morning at 1880
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

Adam Swartz and Thomas Hostetter
of York, Pa, found a clover stalk re-
Gently which contained seventy six
stems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
The Minimum.

Mrs. Hoover-Could you give me q
little money, dear? Mr.. Hoover-Cer-
tainly, darling. About how ittle?-
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

Pittsburg has opened big new mar
ket building where farmers may meet
and deal with city customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

Without the spiritual world the ma
terial world Is a disheartening enigma.
-,Joubert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

Store Advertising !
should be News N
: =. s:: e: *:: s ~s..
WHO in this day and age spends time lis
w stale news7 Then why should retailers II
expect attention for the commonplaccs rope Ms
titions, exaggcrations misstatements and hashed-
facts often presented advertising? = rs
Imagine a employing 1000 people, mainly Ills
young and in their PRIME who concentrate their US
thought and effort on these things: UIE
The selection, creation and adaptation of IIE
and becoming styles in wearing S|k
apparel HE
The economical production of these styles k|E
in the most attractive and serviceable fIE
materials and by the best workmanship HE
The distribution of this apparel among 3IE
men, and children, by the most HE
satisfactory ana efficient methods. ul&
The doings of this great organization fairly be
called news. 3lE
In printing this it's advertising this store
is doing real service to the community which it yi
And, might have been expected, has us
met with success proporonate to the service E:
rendered. S|@
Any retail store can do the thing. N|G
The instructions are these: Gl@
Choose merchandise field you cap EIE
able of covering Then cover it: D|N
Know all there is to know about your 1)M
branch of business. liz
Have enough of the right goods at the biz
right prices at the right time. E|@
Tell the people about these goods fire. HE
quently; frankly and Interestingly eI@
you can Ma
Satisfy ALL calls for advertised Goods n)&
matter what it costs to do this. yl&
we hear much about advertising with punch" lie
AS medium of communication between interests KS
as nearly mutual those of the retailer and LIE
customer, advertising with pull would to IKE
be much more appropriate. LIE
you MI. Retailer have worth telling, you k|E
will find difficulty in getting audience LIE
Advertising truthful, Informative Advertising LIE
needs defense. It pays it's way. It tells III:
the people of better things for the money
Of new and easier ways of doing their work lie
of greater satisfaction. 1t makes better mer- IL
chants better Stores better homes better people, E
Advertising of the other kind deserves no defense
It falls of its weight kE
4 ss: % 1 s::t 9s sa.: s 1 %
buy. I s @ :ss I
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REPLY DELAYED

Continued from Page y
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cussion at today's cabinet meeting. La
ter it was said the discussion was di-
rected towards no particular end. but
merely brought forth the news of cab
met members.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-05
TtUo-TOned Gnay and BrOUn Boots

And two-toned color sin Boots are very fashionable, dark gray camps. with light gray tops; Brown Kid with Ivory or champagne cOlored tops; Black Kid or Patent Kid vamps with white or gray tops are the most pop ular combinations - and in choosing our Fall stocks we prepared for every demand for Novelty Shoes - Prices range from s650 upwards to $l0 pair.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-05
SJTTS AT ,S25 NeU Models Fur Trimmed

- YES, HANDSOME Fur trimmed suits -p plain tailor ed, beed flare, highwaisted and novelty-designed models at S25
 SUITS of serge, broadclot gabderdine whipcord and wool velour and there's such wide range ot styles that choosing is made all the popular colors for the fah and winter. A careful comparison about town will show their cOurterpars priced many dollars higher Don't fail to them Monday, priced at S25.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-05
VELVET SUITS $50 SftEnniflQ NeU Models

-PARlSlAN AND Americ5n designers, color artists and expert taflors have given Western Women styles in Velvet Suits that have been equalled for grace and beauty.
 AND the suits of honor in Fashions realm are surely those CT VELVET" fashioned but simple mes which emphasize stunning new Collar and Cuff Neamens in Seal and other fashionable Furs: in rich S5e seO and s65.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-05
Black Chiffon VeLUet S "a.

BLACK CHIFFON VELNETi It remarkable how great the demand for it. Women making dresses party rocks and evening dresses of this exquisite heavy rich pile really per yard 4O- inches wide fast color necesaryfor high grade and black, per yard S1 25