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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
WINTHROP CENTER

The mission Study class of the Friends
church Will be entertained Wednesday
afternoon. Dec. 20. by the Readfield mem.
oers at the Friends church at Winthrop
Center. An invitation has been extend.
ca 10 the Thursday Club of East Win.
'nrop 70 De present and pass the after.
noon as guests Of the Study class mem.
bers.
Lake Cobbosseecontee began to rive the
boys some hope Of loo boating Thursday
morning. There appeared to be . prett,
sooo coating of very glare ice but II will
take few moro cold nights to make the
ice strong enough to hold anything a
neaVy as an iceboat. There was very
'..'e open water Wednesday morning
ana Tnursday nights freeze closed up
most Of these places.
Mrs. Fred Tobey Of Augusta was a Wis.
,tor rhur.day at the home Of Mrs. VII.
liam Martin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
EAST WINTHROP

Mrs. George Waugh Is threatened with
pneumonia and IL az comfortable az can
be expected.
Harry cushman has been on q business
trip to Leeds and vicinity.
T. H. Thomas will leave soon for Call.
tornia' whore he win pass the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. James and Mr..
James sister. Miss Luna Helen James Of
canton. N. T.. visited Thursday the State
House at Augusta
MI. and Mrs. H. M. winslow win leave
next week for Massachusetts and Rhode
Island, where they will visit for the hol-
idays.
Hicnard. the little son Of Mr.. and Mr..
w. H.. Hewitt was operated on wsdnss'
oay az the Augusta hospital for append
Gus by DR.. Sturtevant Of Augusta and
DR.. Badger Of Winthrop, and considering
tne seriousness Of the case, 10 doing -
well ~ can b sxpecoed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Branch 172, P. o. c.. held a meet;ng
thursday evening and adopted resolu-
ions to be forwarded to the senators
and congressman endorsing the sup
port OF the Madden bill in regard to the
increasing CT the postoffice classical
ton bill. and also voted to send petit
tlons to the other branches in the state
asking for their unanimous support Of
the same. This matter is one which is
receiving the nationwide attention
from all first and second class Offices
which it will affect,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
'Ex-Pfesident
Taft Is Coming
to This City

The next meeting Of he Maine State
Bar Association win be held at the
State House on Wednesday, Jaa. 10.
1917. on which occasion ex-Presidant
Taft is to be the guest of honor Of ths
association. He viii deliver an address
at the afternoon session and will be
one Of the afternoon dinner speakers
at the banquet to be held at the An.
gusta House in the evening.
This promises to be one Of the best.
meetings ever held by the association
and large attendance of members of
the Maine Bar is expected
Governor-elect. Milliken has accsptea
an invitation to. attend the dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
CITY SCHOOLS CLOSE
christmas Exercises Held Fridav !,
Several Graded Schools

ff1oay was large day in the citv,s
GRADED schools, day that will NOT he
forgotten for years by MANY or m.
younger pupils, for whom the teachers
prepared all sorts of delightful little sur-
'e0 anu entertainments. In the past
ie" years the variety of forms of real
amusement for children, as we'll as
srownups, has increased greatly. the gen.
eral adoption Of Victrolas in the schools
mas made possible the fine concerts u,h,,h
are given on these occasions. and III.
stereoscope and postcard projectors also
add vast fields to the instructive ef,.
elent entertainment which now 10 a mar,
of school life. p"'
On Friday the Smith schoo, L;naor,o,
ten, which is in Charge of MI. ,I.
> Sehch ana MISS Libby, observed the day
WIN d hne Dig Christmas tree on which
oacn Oh the % tots had a big bag Of
eahoy ana popcorn. Christmas music
was rendered and about Is parents CANA
" the festive little affair. The IN .rods
II the Smith school also had q hi. r,hr;st
mas tree and in the afternoon nre.ent.
were distributed and ice cream nd orr.
were served, Miss Eliza Gilman. the grade
'eacher' donating the ice cream.
III MISS Edgecombs 9Th grade finn
'ictroia concert was given in the after
mum ana candy was distributed among
the pupils, while in the 5th grade Mic.
Julia Rogers provided a fine steroosoo,,a
lesson Tor her class, beside having
istihas oox and some very pretty sea-
sonable decorations
AT the Lincoln school the day was Oh
served by all the classes, some having
Shrlst mas trees and others using the
decorated fireplace with a big Santa Claus
VINO distributed the various little present.
which had been prepared. The usual
method OF drawing names is still used
as 1t saves a lot of disappointment amons
the pupils.
Al some OF the schools stocking in which
canoy and small presents were placed for |
IA the pupils were hung up by the IRE. |
places and Christmas stories were told |
songs were sung and a general good time
Took place all over town.
And the POOR or the city were remem.
oereo' for good-sized donations of veee.
'ao1es' canned goods and fruit were |
taken In from nearly every school the
smith school having an especially 1ne 10, |
o1 provender. almost CARLOAD bein~
brought in by the pupils, all OF whom
LooA deep interest in the good wort,
LARRY IN the afternoon the schools cIoeaa |
ano the pupils, with best wishes FOR. .
happy vacation, said. goodbye to tha,r
De. as couio
Nohy IN the morning lot of Chr,se.
mas selections were played at a.semh,.
IN the new Victrola. and Christmas 40.
les were read in the English cla..e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
BANKERS DEFEAT
MISCELLANEOUS
ON THE "Y" ALLEYS

In a fast match rolled on the Y. NJ.
c. A. alleys Friday night, the Bankers
defeated the Miscellaneous team by
margin of lis pins. taking all four
points. Martin of the Bankers was the
high roller, his total for three strings
being 27S and Davis. with 272. was sec.
ond man. Perkins of the Miscellaneous
team. rolled the high strings for his
side. his total being 263 The match was
fast enough to be interesting and quite
number of witnesses were present,
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
FRENCH SMASH ENEMY
Continues from Page I,

British troops have taken the Of
fensive near Kut-el-Amara, in Me-
sopotamia. and Turkish positions on
the right bank Of the Hal river south
Of Kut-el -Amara have been taken,
London announces. At one place the
British are within two and one-half
miles of Kut-el-Amara.
The Greek government has accepted
the demands of the Entente Allies
contained in an ultimatum presented
to the Athens government Thursday,
it is reported unofflcially. Greek
troops are to be withdrawn from
Thessaly and only certain number
are to be stationed in the Petapneusus,
it is said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Edward Roderick Lynn, the son Of
Landlord and Mrs. Roland G. Lynn Of
Hotel North, was four years old Fri
day and the event was fittingly OBJ
served. In the afternoon he entertain
ed a few Of his friends at pink tea"
and he himself said that the day was
great one in American history. He
received number Of postcards from
Bangor, Hampton, Sangerville, Ken
nebunk and other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
ENTENTE GRANTS
SAFE CONDUCT OF
u s AMBASSADOR
Count Tarnowski Won Tarnon
from Austria Hungary Re-
ceives Favor by U. S. Assist
ance

London, Dec. Is, 1880 A. M.-The
Entente Powers have decided to grant
safe conduct to Count Tarnowski Won
Tarnow, recently appointed Austro-
Hungarian ambassador to the United
States.
The foreign Office made this an
nouncement today, saying the Entente
Powers had decided to grant the safe
conduct in consideration of the rep
reservations made by the American
government. The American ambassa-
DOR Walter H. Page, has been noti-
fed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
S. L. 6onney

.. L. sonney died Thursday morning
at MS home on Main street after an III.
ness OF pneumonia Of about a week. The
funeral will be held from the house Sun.
day at IL o'clock and will be private.
The funeral Of s. L. Bonney will bs
held at his late residence. corner of Main
and Bowdo1n streets. Sunday at u O'Clock.
On account Of the serious illness OF Mrs,
bonney tho members Of the family would
request the services to be private with
the exception Of members of the New
England Order. Of which Mr.. Bonney was
a member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Sunday evening at the First Baptist
church on Winthrop street, Rev. E. S.
Philbroook will give an illustrated adj
dress on 1.-The Life of the Apostle
Paul" About 40 views Of the career Of
this great hero of the early church will
be shown,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Matt green pottery pieces. also Vel
mos and Donatello pottery, fern dishes.
zoe to 81 at Woods-all excellent gift
suggestions and a new line of nice
ware. Everything in toys for the kid
dies-the boys will like the "Erector'
toys. the girls the Simmons dollies'
beds and bassinets. A Morris chair is
a dandy gift for Dad" At the F. B.
Wood Estate Furniture store-Relia-
bic goods at fair prices.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
WINTHROP.

MIS- Emery Wood returned Friday a
noston' where she attended the .ser1
OF Billy Sunday. Il
r. 5. Hoyt of Pressure Isle wAs. ~
ness visitor in Winthrop this w94i
MRS. Deborah Knox Livingston az
eor VIII speak at the CongrSrsx 3Sl,
church next Tuesday evening at ~,
Moral Reform" Mrs. Livingston scosre.
under the auspices Of Patient staniev.
Chapter, D. A. r. A silver collection Int
be taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

In view Of the extra volume Of Christ
mas business expected this year at the
local postofice patrons are urged to make
shipments Of Christmas packages as
early as possible, those for distant points
not later than Dec. 10. and for nearby
points not later than Dec. q. Attention
is called to the convenience Of using the
labels dot Not Open Until Christmas"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

A big stock Of reliable and inexpensive
holiday goods at b. F. Warmers: Prac-
teal gifts, dainty stamped goods. station
cry and a dozen and more suggestions in
tho ad today. And dozens more in every
department Of the busy Christmas store.
Seven shopping days 70 Christmas-store
open evenings.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

In the absence Of the pastor. Rev. w.
H. Brokenshire, who is in Boston for a
few days, ]. H. Ames. prominent bust
ness man Of Bowdoinham. will speak Sum
day morning at the Methodist church.
Mr.. Ames Is a forceful and able speaker
and will doubtless draw a large attend
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Word was received Friday from A.
Manchester that Cobbosseecontee was
closed by ice as far as could be seen
from the north end Of the lake and
that the freeze was apparently a fine
one. This will be good news for the
owners of ice craft at the lake as they
have been waiting for some time for
the lake to be closed by ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
SLUMP IN FLOUR
due TO BEARS IN
WHEAT MARKET

grades Of flour dropped Is cents a bar
rel today as a result of the bearish
condition Of the wheat market. First
patents were quoted at So, which Is
$3.50 a barrel below the high mark
touched a month ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

The boys with the auto fire truck re-
sponded to a still alarm at about 8
O'Clock Friday evening which was due
to a chimney fire in the house at rs
Cony street, owned by the Titcomb
Real Estate Association and occupied
by William Cahill Two chemicals were
used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Mrs Mary Closson of West BROOKLYN,
Hancock county, who has been receiv-
ing treatment at the Augusta General
hospital for a number Of months past,
was reported last evening to be very
ILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

VI tne large number of people. WIN
u.spose or their old artificial teeth.
..,s OF them are DESTROYS to know
Dc. becomes Of them. MendIow
a nros. g Co., 2s School ST., Boston. Who
the,n -, - dealers in ARTIFICIAL teeth. use
tain ~. sos tne platinum which they con-
tsess s 49, g order 70 secure II ali the
AsAd ~. Dowdef-aAvt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

The Citizens committee on work for
boys will meet at the home OF w. II.
Perry on Second street. next Monday
evening at 7.30. A full attendance is de-
sired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Washington, Dec. 15.-Publishers
representing most of the newspapers
throughout the country passed resolu-
tons here tonight to be presented to
the Federal Trade Commission tomor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Ensign J. H. Bloethe of the Saliva
ton Army will lecture tonight at the
Salvation Army hall on 1.-THE Great
Supper" illustrated. Meeting will begin
at p. NJ. Admission free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. s. L. Wat
son.
Timothy Malone has been granted a
furlough to visit friends in Gardiner.
Charles S. Sherman of East Provi-
dence, late Co. 1, 21st Conn. Inf. has
reported for admission to the Home.
: John T. Pratt of East Vassalboro,
late Co. H, 3rd Me. Inf, has been ad-
mitted to the Branch.
Alba w. Spencer of Ellsworth. late
60. A, LIST Me. H. A., Joseph Bowen of
Hartford. late Co. A, 9TH Conn. Inf.
and John Spelmon of New York City,
late 9Th Ind. Battery, Mass. L. A.. for
mer members. have been re admitted
RS .igious services at the Home chap
Ell Sunday morning will be held as fol-
lows: Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR.
Mclaughlin at 9, and Protestant SER
vices by Rev. C. H. Temple at 1898
A. M.
At the meeting of Tiffany Camp held
Thursday evening the following officers
were elected for the ensuing wear.
James F. Ward, commander: John r.
Lanary. S. v. c.; Walter F. Lee. g
V. c.; Charles Gushing, officer of the
day; James Daley, officer of the guard.
and Charles S. Devlin, trustee. The in
will be held on Thursday.
Jan. IL.
Patrick Rooney Of Co. G has been
admitted to the hospital.
Francis r. Wheeler has been taken
up on extra duty in the hospital.
Timothy B. Morrison has been sent
from the hospital to Co. d. and Frank
M. Hanson to Co. B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

There will be the usual sing at the Bap-
list church at 6.15 next Sunday evening.
Edgar A.. Anderson, tenor. Of Gardiner
will assist at this service. All are in
vited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Plenty OF fresh homemade bakery
products at the Weber & Hewett
Branch store. Large fresh loaf bran
bread 10c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Resolution Demanding
Adequate Paper Supply

possible to bring about the manufac-
ture of an adequate supply of news
print paper to be sold at fair prices.
Forty newspaper associations were
represented.
row, asking that the commission do all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Monday evening is the date for the
regular monthly meeting of the city
council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
LOCAL NOTICE

Christmas sale of embroidered gifts at
the home Of Mrs. Mary Murphy Ledew.
beginning Dec. Is. dec14d4ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Tho Fashion Hat Shop presents an ar
ray Of gift things to delight the eyes VI
those who like something dinerenI-
something intimate. Note the holiday az
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

partment held meetings at the depart
ment hail. and in order to create a great
er interest its members have for the past
Water street. At Mondays meeting all
members are requested to be present for
the nomination Of officers, and hear the
reading of proposed change in the by
laws. also plan for a successful season
of 1917
E. c. Merry Of Boston was a visitor
in the city Friday.
j. II. Mosher of West Gardiner was
business caller in the city Friday.
A. F. Marden Of Boston was a visi-
tor in the city Friday for a few hours.
E. s. Thompson Of Portland was a
Hallowell visitor Friday.
A. ]. Clark of Bangor was a visitor.
on Hallowell friends Friday.
Allan Niles arrived home for a few
days Thursday evening from New York
and Boston.
Nicholas O'Connor Of New York City
was in the city Thursday visiting rel
atives.
Herbert Hopkins of Manchester was
a Hallowell visitor Friday on business
matters.
James White Of Auburn was among
the out-of-town visitors in the city FRI
day.
r. #. Raymond Of Lewiston was a
visitor in the city Friday calling on
friends.
c. A. spiller Of sprinsvale has re-
Gently accepted q position with Mars
ton & Brooks Co. Of this city.
Levi Parker Of West Farmingda,e
was a visitor in the city Friday on
matters Of q business nature.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Lovejoy have gone
to Springfield. Mass. where they VIII
take up their future residence.
Miss Violet Mcfarland is WORKING
through the Christmas rush at the Wick.
cry & Hill Publishing Co., Augusta.
Miss Edith Fits Of Erskine hall.
State school. left Friday for Portland,
where she will pass the weekend with
relatives and friends.
Roger Hall. a student Of Hallowell
high, left Friday for his homo In Mt.
Vernon. where he will pass the Christ
mas recess.
Plenty Of Green stun at Cash Market
for Christmas. Well to order the turkey
| or fowl early. to insure . good one.
Note the new I'd today with prices for
the Sunday dinner.-Adv.
Miss A. J. 0wynne will preach at the
Baptist church Sunday morning and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

E. S. Thompson Of Portland was 6
Hallowell visitor Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

A. ]. Clark Of Bangor was visitor
on Hallowell friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Allan Niles arrived home for a few
days Thursday evening from New York
and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

A. F. Marden Of Boston was a visi.
tor in the city Friday for a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

evening, In the evening the subject
will be MY Impressions OF Billy sun
day, His Message and the Results
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 24e-R

Successful Career of Femens Association Suggestions for
Early Mailing of Christmas Package-Another Sing Bap
fist Church Sunday H. Speak at the Methodist
Church SundayLate Local News Tips and Personal Gossip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

E. c. Merry Of Boston was a visitor
in the city Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Nicholas O'Connor Of New York City
was in the city Thursday visiting rel
atives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Love1oy have roma
10 springfield. Mass. where they will
take up their future residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

j. II. Mosher of West Gardiner was
a business caller in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Miss A. J. 0wynne viii preach at the
Baptist church Sunday morning and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Levi Parker Of West FarminRdale
was visitor in the city Friday on
matters Of q business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Plenty Of Green stun at Cash Market
for Christmas. Well to order the turkey
or fowl early. to insure . good one
Note tho new I'd today with prices for
the Sunday dinner.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Roger Hall. a student Of Hallowell
high, left Friday for his homo In Mt.
Vernon. where he will pass the Christ
mas recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Miss Violet Mcfarland IA vorrane
through the Christmas rush at the Wick
cry & Hill Publishing Co.. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Herbert Hopkins Of Manchester was.
a Hallowell visitor Friday on business
matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March-"The Columbian Guards"
Brooks
Overture-"Une Bonnie Fortune Good
!1uck) Adam
oeiected-(F1ue and Clarinet DueU
(Brawdy and BarretD
presidential Polonaise" Spusa
oeiect1on from robin Hood"
a De Koven
descriptive Fantasia-"In the Clock
store" Orth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Miss Edith Fits Of Erskine hall,
State school, left Friday for Portland,
where she will pass the weekend with
relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

c. A. Spillsr Of Springvale has re-
Gently accepted q position with Mars
ton & Brooks Co. Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
PROTEST SLAVERY

Continued from Page One)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

James White Of Auburn was among
the out-of-town visitors in the city FRI
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

r. #. Raymond Of Lewiston was a
visitor in the city Friday calling on
friends.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-17
The on Market

The prices paid Tor oil Of various
grades by the purchasing agencies
1rn.