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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
WINTHROP CENTER

Miss Helen Forbes of Winthrop was
Rose Caron.
quite number came out Sunday aft =
ernoon to try the ice at Lake Cobbos-
seecontee. There was all the wind that
the ice boat owners could wish for
and 1t Is quite likely some speed rec
ords were broken. The lake is pretty
we'll closed now except the open water
around tie lighthouse on Ladies' no
light. This runs across nearly TO the
east shore and It will be wise to keen
away from this locality for some DAYS
yet even after the open places freeze
over.
Walter Noble of Augusta was the
Sunday guest of friends at the center
Kew Herbert E. Purington of Lewis
ton preached at the Friends church
sunday. There was a splendid eve
hlng service. the pastor telling the
story of the first Christmas tree.
Wilson SwartZ Of Canton is passing
christmas with his father and mother
Mr. and Mrs. Kenton Swartz.
The mail carrier made his regular
trip Christmas, on route q.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cooker ~
west Newton are visiting Mrs. Cook
er's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H
Bailey
Mr., and Mrs. George Kinds were
saturday evening guests Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Roy Small Of Augusta.
wilson b. Swartz is home from Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
JEFFERSON

SOUTH-The Grange and Sabbath
school held their union Christmas con-
cert and tree in the Grange hall Mon
day evening.
Mrs. Margaret Kerr returned home
from Taunton, Mass, last Saturday.
Miss Vesta !IcCurda Of Revere,
Mass. is passing her holiday vacation
with her mother. Mrs. Lucy B. McCur-
da.
Charlie Erskine, who has been at
tending high school at Woodfords, Me-,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
S. D. Erskine.
Brumley Banks is at home from
Dan.ers, Mass, for an indefinite stay.
Miss Florence Hemenway returned
home from Madison, N. H., Saturday
for two-weeks visit with her parents.
Miss Margaret McCurda, who has
been teaching at Norcross, Me-, the
past year. is passing her vacation at
her home in this place.
Fred Courser OF Bath was in the
place on business last Thursday.
chester Hilton has employment with
Hufus Fowles Of North whitsflsA for
an indefinite time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
Pope MAKES PLEA
FOR PEACE IN ADDRESS

Rome. via Paris. Dec. 24-Q140 P. N.Y.
Pope Benedict made plea for peace in.
his address at the Christmas reception;
to the sacred college. Referring to the
message of Bethlehem the Pope said thar
good will amongst men was the essential
condition toward obtaining that just and
durable peace which must put an end to
the horrors of the present war" The
Pope urged those in power to hear tn
voice Of the sacred college appealing the
to arrest the destruction of the peor
and to open their ears to the admons
"of the Father Of the Christian IA"
seeking to pave the way to justice
peace Ino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
DEAN OF WESTMINSTER WOULD
CRUSH MILITARY BRIGANDAGE"
OF EUROPE-HIS CHRISTMAS ADDRESS

ing of unarmed passenger ships like
the Lusitania and Arabia without no.
tice or warning. He knows Of the MUIR
der of Capt. Fryatt: Of the nocturnal
deportations Of Belgians and French
into slavery. He knows Of German con-
nivance at Armenian massacres. And
yet he is of the opinion that the ma
lions who are leagued to disarm this
evil demoniac of national militarism
have the same extreme in view as the
perpetrators Of these historic crimes.
president Wilson has either in a At
of mental alteration sent the wrong
note or he has entirely inexperienced
the situation.
THE very thought Of these crimes
on Christmas day makes one shud.
der. Does anyone suppose that peace
would be honorable which regarded
the assailants and the defenders of hu.
mainly as having In view the same
ends? What kind of unity Of extreme
do you expect between wolves and
sheep dogs over the fleeces Of torn
lambs?
Peace on the basis Of such a nv.
potheses would be only an armistice
giving an exhausted foe q much neededs.
interval for re-cuperation before re.
newing his Unsuitable passion for thu
heigimony of the world and the de.
struction of his rivals with a savaee
war"
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NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. Joseph Allen.
The First Union Sunday school held a
Christmas tree in the schoolhouse at
Jones Corner Sunday evening and a fine
time was had by all. There were two
large trees full and many presents besides
that were given away, and program of
u numbers. including speaking, reading
and music. Miss Eva Stanford rendered
piano solos, Miss May Newcomb and Le-
ander ]. Kirk gave violin solos, and sew
eral songs were sung by the entire as
semblage. More than 400 presents were
given away. The first tree was voted a
most pleasing success and Wilbur Phenix
and others deserve much credit for their
earnest efforts to make it So
Christmas as the Home was passed in
a quiet way. The veterans were given a
fine turkey dinner with all the fixings,
and the orchestra played during the din
ner hour. Prof. Theme and few of the
band boys played carols in the library
tower at A. NJ. Mrs. Rose EubanS,
Miss Pauline Machle, DIR. David L. Will
liams and Earl r. Hayes sang many
songs in the different wards of the hos
pital, much to the enjoyment of the vet
Grams.
The general mess and hospital were dec
Grated with evergreen. holly. potted
plants. and 400 tulips added to the pleas
ing scenes. Capt. Temple. the Home
chaplain. and many of the hospital en-
ployes deserve much credit for the fine
appearance of that building. while H. A.
Stafford. the Home gardener. and his crew
did excellent work in the general mess.
The veterans received gifts from reIa-
tives and everyone seemed happy. They
were given a special moving picture show
at the theatre in the evening.
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KING GEORGES
GREETINGS TO
FIGHTING FORCE

London, Dec. 25.-The King has sent Il
the British land and sea forces the fol
lowing Christmas greeting:
L send you. my sailors and soldiS
hearty good wishes for Christmas and n
new year. My grateful thoughts are ever
with you for victories gained, for hard !.
ships endured and for your unfailfnr-s
cheeriness. Another Christmas has com
round and We are still at war. Hut o.
empire. confident in you, remains 3etGf2$.
mined to win. May God bless and prot
you.' yyz y
The King has sent the following =
sick and wounded: 49,
AT this Christmastide the Queen ia
are thinking more than ever for the s{c,r,
and wounded among my sailors and soi.s
dlers. From our hearts we wish theIx
strength to bear their suffering, speedy
restoration to health, a peaceful Christ:
mas and many happier years to come. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

London, Dec. 25.-The dean of West
minister, the Right Rev. Herbert Ed
ward Ryle, preaching in the Abbey.
today said:
"It is our resolve. God helping lis, to
overthrow military brigandage in Eu-
rope, to rescue the liberties and homes
of the desolated countries. to obtain
from these people reparation for their
wrongs, and for humanity lasting Sc
curities against recurrence OF agrees
sive violence and crime.
1T is true thta the President of the
United States after two years of study
Of the question and innumerable notes.
seems to believe that the object of the
two groups Of belligerents is the same.
He knows that Germany refused arbi-
tration declined a conference and re-
jected every overture to prevent war.
He knows that his own 5countrymen
have poured money like water to assist
the destitute and outraged remnants
of the little Belgian people, whose
treaty rights were violated and whose
frontiers We're invaded before war was
declared. He knows of the attractions
of the Hague conventions which the
American people have studiously pro-
noted.
He knows of all the details of the
organized atrocities reported upon in
strict inquiries. He knows of the sink
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GOLDEN! WEDDING OF
SEARSPCRT COUPLE

Searsport, Ne, Dec. 25.-(SpeciaD.
MIR. and Mrs. John Sweetser OBJ
served their golden wedding Saturday
evening, Dec. 3d. The reception was
held at the home of Mr.. Sweetser's
brother, Augustus l.. Sweetser, and
was a complete surprise to the guests
of honor. About 25 guests called 20
congratulate the bride and groom OF
so years ago. Mrs. Augustus Sweetser
and daughter, Miss Blanche, did the
honors, Mr.. Sweetser having been de-
tanned because of the storm in Paw
tucket, r. l.
The house was prettily decorated
with sweet smelling pine boughs and
red bells were hung at every window
and door, all suggestive of the Christ
mas season.
After the refreshments were served
James Sweetser, another brother, made
the presentation speech and gave them
$50 in gold from the relatives and
friends This was received by John
Sweetser with few well-chosen
words. The evening was very enjoy
able and ended with the singing of
old time and new time songs.
Mr.. Sweetser was married to Sarah
Merithew Dec. %, 1866, by the much
beloved pastor of the First Congrega-
tional church, Rev. Stephen l.. Thur
ston. Mr.. Sweetser was born Dec. IL,
1S41 and Mrs. Sweetser April l, 1S43.
He was q sailor until a few years ago,
when he retired and has passed his
later life in Searsport. They had four
children, two Of whom are living,
Mary L., who married Elmer Webster,
and Clara, who is now Mrs. Reed
Lowell. There are seven grandchildren.
A splendid sermon was delivered by
Rev. Thomas H. Martin, pastor of the
First Congregational church. Sunday,
Dec. "a. The subject was THE An
gels Christmas Song"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
!. BELFAST
Weather Interferes with Com
munity Tree - Christmas at
the Girls Home - County
Deputies

Belfast, Me, Dec. 3.-(SpeciaD.
rough weather interfered with the COM
munity Christmas tree which was sched-
uled for Saturday night, the cold WIND
driving the crowd into the Belfast Opera
house, which had SO thoughtfully been
placed at the disposal OF the committee
by Manager Thompson. The trumpeters
played their carols, however, promptly
at pas and the electric lights which dec
Grated the tree in all colors We're turne-.
on at o'clock. The people having gath
cred at the tree were then ushered into
the Opera house. the little folks makin7
a rush for the front seats. The house
was quickly nlied and the exercises plan
ned for the open air We're carried out in
side.
At the Girls Home yesterday afternoon
the Christmas tree was under the man.
ageMent of a committee from the Uni
ve,salst church. At o'clock the dining
room. decorated in green and red. was
filled with the happy children and many
friends of the home.
Sheriff Cushman has announced the fol
lowing deputies for the coming year:
CHARLES S. Adams, Searsmont, p. Q.
Waldo; James A. G. Beach, Belfast, turn
key; Willard NJ. Berry, Stockton Springs
Silas E. Bowler Palermo; Wilmot l..
Gray, Troy: P. G. Hurd. Northport, P. o,
Belfast; Ralph A. Light. Liberty; Frank
A. Lttlefield, Monroe; Albert B. Payson,
Brooks; Harrison B. Toothacker Belfast;
Charles Walker. Swanville. p. o. Monroe;
Elmer Webster. Searsport; Frank E.
Webster, Waldo, P. o. Morrill,. The jan
uary term of the supreme judicial court
will convene on Tuesday, Jan. 2. with AS
sociate Justice Warren c. Philbrook Of
Waterville presiding.
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PALMYRA

Mrs. S. L. PenHell has returned from an
extended visit with relatives in Fairfield
and Pittsfeld.,
Miss Annie M. Fuller of Gorham is en-
joying the Christmas vacation with he.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Fuller.
c. r. McCrillis, j. E. McMichael and
A. P. Howes attended the State Grange
session in Bangor last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nichols Of Pitts
field visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs
Theo. Nichols, Sunday.
Stewart Salley has gone into the woods
cooking in a camp at Mainstream for
Henry Baker Of Hartland
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green We're called
to Madison on account Of the death OF
her brother-in-law.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Bob OFT Opens Engagement

Bobb OFT and his company opened a
weeks engagement at the Augusta
Opera house Monday, presenting at
both matinee and evening perform
ances 1.-THE Six Little Taylors," and
tons. The play was filled with catchy
musical numbers and gave plenty of
opportunity for the OFT style of COM
edy which always makes hit.
Mr.. OFT appeared in the play as an
ex-moving picture manager and he
was made love to by an adventures to
whom he had been introduced as a
baron. The "Baron's" adventures de-
veloped into many funny situations.
The six little Taylors were the daugh-
tiers of a store manager whose father
wished to marry them off against their
will. They refused to fall for the can
didates presented them by the senior
Taylor but before the story ended each
married a husband of her choice.
A fine cast assisted Mr.. OFT. Ed.
Howell appeared as Hi Gear, friend
of the ex-moving picture manager,
while Miss Lillian Shattuck took the
part of Lady Adele Burton. widow.
Ralph Bold appeared as James Tay-
lor, Miss Carrie Engel as Adella Bur-
ton. Carl Covey as Walter Plimmer,
and Miss Mildred Beane. a new mem
Der of the company took the part of
Clara Dickson, a friend of the Taylors.
Among the catchy musical numbers
rendered during the two acts We're:
"Ci's Been Drinking Cider" Baby
Shoes" Robinson Crusoe," "They
Didn't Believe Me-" and "Yaka Hula. "
The male quartet composed of Bob
OFT. Ed. Howell, Carl Covey and Ralph
Bold won rounds of applause. The
chorus of pretty girls appeared in a
variety of costumes.
A feature of the stage setting of the
second act was a Christmas tree and
at the close of the performance the
presents on the tree were distributed
among the members of the company
and a banquet was rendered to the
company by Mr.. OFT.
Mr.. OFT kept the audience in laugh
ter throughout the two acts, his jokes
being new and clean. The musical d.
rector of the company is Florence OFT.
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BRITISH SUCCESSES ON
FRANCO-BELGIAN FRONT

London, Dec. 25.-(3.16 P. MD.-FurtheI
oliclal details are given in the war oluce
statement issued under Sundays date OF
the daylight raid recently conducted by
British troops on the Franco-Belgian
front north Of Arras. A successful raid
carried out on Saturday night in the vi.
entity of Hebuterne also is reported. TIL.
statement reads:
we entered enemy trenches last night
IN the neighborhood of Hebuterne. Dug
outs occupied by the enemy were bombed
and prisoners were taken.
Gas was successfully discharged by us
yesterday evening against the enemys
trenches west Of Messines.
intermittent artillery activity contin.
ued, particularly on the right Of our line
between the Somme and Hebuterns
Northeast of Morval an enemy working
party was caught by our fire. Our heavy
artillery shelled enemy battery positions
opposite Neuve Chapelle and Festubert
Further particulars regarding the raid
by us north of Arras and reported In the
communicates Of the 21th and 21st show
the operation was more successful than
at first reported. The raid took place IN
the afternoon in broad daylight, after
careful pre- oaration. Two lines Of enemy
trenches were penetrated on a 4oo.yartl
front and all the detectives aimed at wen
reached. Our troops remained in the en-.
emy's trenches. which were badly dam
aged. for a period Of II hours. All his
dueonts were rethodicallv searched and
blown in before returning One German
OFFICER and 81 men of other ranks were
made prisoner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

Lindsay, Ont, Dec. Gas recruiting
policy for Canada, Sir Sam Hughes, for
mer minister Of militia in the Canadian
cabinet, in an address here advocated the
immediate calling out of all single men
between the ages of IS and IS, not now ex-
empted under the law. for active service
training under the Canadian militia act
He declared that the national service
commission was more or less Of fail
ure and that it would be a year before
the commission could begin to operate
with any effect. Prompt action is need
ed, Sir Sam said, and the calling out OF
the single men could be done under the
provisions of the act. In order, however,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

were distributed among the patients.
The Christmas dinner was Served
Monday. the menu for the patients con-
sisting Of roast pork and all that went
with 1t. The menu for the employees at
the institution was roast chicken.
At kennebee Jail
At the Kennebec Jail, where at pres
ent 90 men are guests Of the county,
Turnkey Tyler served a dinner that
could not help going to the right spot
anywhere. 1t included roast beef with
baked potatoes and brown gravy,
cranberry sauce, bread and butter,
mince and apple pie and coffee and
apples. The guests had their appetites
with them and did good justice to what
was placed before them.
At the City Farm
The Christmas dinner at the City
farm was one Of the treats OF the sea-
son and was enjoyed by about 40 of the
city's wards, to whom 1t was one Of the
happiest events of the year. The din
ner was prepared under the supervis-
ion of Mrs. Astel, wife of the superin-
tendent Of the farm, and included roast
chicken and all the vegetables, supple
mented with mince and pumpkin pie.
frosted cake, tea and coffee, also or
anges, peanuts, popcorn. nuts and can
dy. A gift that was appreciated was
that of three dozen oranges from the
Misses Eaton.
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Jopp.longIey

Earl W. Jopp of Providence. r. l.,
and Miss Winifred Belle Longley were
united in marriage Monday morning at
the home Of her grandmother Mrs.
Nancy Lee Of Riverside Drive, the Of
floating clergyman being Rev. R. NJ.
Peacock. pastor Of the Congregational
churches of Riverside and Vassalporo.
Only the immediate relatives were
present at the ceremony.
Immediately after the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served and Mr..
and Mrs. Jopp left for Providence, r.
l., where he is employed. Mrs. Jopp is
a graduate of Oak Grove Seminary and
after her graduation she taught at
Lambert lake
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FAMILY DOCTORS
GOOD ADVICE
To Go On Taking "Fruit-a-tives'
Because They Did Her Good
Rochon. Jan. 14th, 1915.

Rochon, Jan. 14th, 1915.
Il suffered for many years with ter
rible Indigestion and Constipation.
had frequent dizzy spells and became
greatly run down. A neighbor advised
me to try Fruit -tives'' / did so
and to the surprise of my doctor,
began to improve, and he advised me
TO go on with Fruit -tives."
I consider that I owe my life to
"Fruit-a -tives" and I want to say to
those who suffer from Indigestion,
Const ipation or Headaches-try
Fruit "a -tives' and you will get Well"
CORINE GAUDREAU.
SOC. box. 6 for $3.50, trial size, Csc
At all dealers or sent postpaid by
Fruit -tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N.
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Sam Hughes Would Call ALI
SINGLE Canadians Between
the ACES Of Is and IS Years

to remove all doubt regarding compulso-
ry service for overseas. he said. the act
should be amended so that the militia
might be sent abroad for the defence Of
the empire. Under this plan. Sir Sam
asserted, he would undertake to have at
least from 10000 to 10000 men ready for
the front within four months.
The former minister of militia praised
the work of the Canadians at the front
and stated that he had found the British
government and the war once fully in
accord with his policy Of making promo
tions as far as possible from the ranks
on the basis of merit and efficiency.
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ALMA

Charles Emerson of Newport was at
David Jewett's Thursday.
E. J. Shaw of Topsham was in town
Monday on business.
Mrs Fred CLANCY went to Bath Sat
urday.
Mrs. Alice Choate of North Newcas-
tie was the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Algcr. Jr., over Sunday.
J. p. Dennie of Portland was in town
Thursday.
Miss Alice and John Nelson were the
guests of Mrs. Clara A. Parsons
Christmas day.
George T.. Genthner passed Christ
mas at Newcastle.
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on, passing the holidays with his par

ton, passing the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Kenton Swartz
Arthur F. Curtis, Jr., Of Valhalla, N
Y, who has been the guest Of j. Or
vile Sleeper left Monday en- route for
Tampa, Fla. where he will pass the
winter.
Miss Lucilla Kidder Of Waterville is
guest at c. Irving Bailey's.
Charles M. Bailey. Jr., started on
Sunday for Lexington, KY, where he
is sent as delegate from Colby Col
lege to a convention being held their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
Mrs. Sylvia r. Pinkham

Mrs. Sylvia X. Pinkhanr, widow of the
late Eugene A. Pinkham, died at $50 Sum-
day AFTERNOON at the home Of her son,
Henry E. Pinkham of 10 oxford street,
aged IS years. Two sons, Henry E., with
whom she made her home. and Elmer =.
also two sisters, Mrs. Vesta r. Holt of
Hallowell and Mrs. Sarah Berry of Ca
naan, survive. Funeral services will be
held at 1890 Wednesday morning at the
home of Henry z. Pinkham.
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That Uneasy
Feeling

That dull depression, that dragged
out spiritless condition-it's bilious
ness.
Why be out Of sorts with yourself
and everybody else when one dose
Of Schenck's Mandrake Pills will do
wonders for you.
80 years reputation for biliousness,
constipation and bilious headache, etc.
Schenck's Mandrake Pills are purely
vegetable and for persons using Gallo
mel, one trial will convince them that
Schenck's Mandrake Pills are superior
Csc per box - uncoated or sugar
coated = from your druggist or By
mail.
d. J. II. ScAsnck 4 esA Philadssphia.
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CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE
AT THE PUBLIC INSTITU-
TIONS IN THE CITY

While Christmas good cheer pervad-
ed thousands of Augusta homes and
happiness reigned supreme the same
was true of the city's public institu-
tons, in some Of which are assembled
unfortunates whose daily life does not
drink in much sunshine. But at Christ
mas time their troubles are for awhile
forgotten and they share with their
more fortunate brethren the enjoy
ment of the day.
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Gen. 0bregon, to
Take the Field
Against Villa

Mexico City. Dec. 25.-GenerA OBJ
RECON, minister of war, and Gen. Con-
zales will have a meeting, tomorrow
for the purpose Of arranging army
matters so that Gen. Obregon may
take command in the north.
1t is reported in well informed cir
cles here that Gen. Obregon will take
the field personally against Villa inn
mediately.
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Johnson.Erank

The Methodist parsonage on Green
street was the scene of a quiet wedding
Monday afternoon when John Johnson
and Miss Ellen NJ. Frank Of Fairfield
were made man and wife under the rites
Of the church. The ceremony took place
at o'clock and was conducted by Rev.
w. ]. Layton. pastor of the church. MI.
and Mrs. Johnson will make their home
in Fairfield and have the best wishes OF
a large circle Of friends.
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"Boys and Girls" Today

A play of college life. Boys and
Girls" will be presented today both in
the afternoon and evening and an at
tractive program of musical numbers
will be rendered. Amateur night win
be held at the Wednesday evening per-
Torrance.