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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
new YEARS EVE
SOCIAL FOR JUNIORS
OF AUGUSTA Y. N. c. A.

The New Years Eve social for the
J,r,,ore Of the y. NJ. {. a. proved
b;c as we'll as a novel success About
40 hovs took part in the indoor track
and aromatic meet Teams We're chos-
en renresentins the four Maine COL
lerrs-Colby, Bowdoin, Bates ana
Maine ToIors We're given each boy
After the different captains had been
chosen and the yells rehearseo, the
boys started in on the track events
the results of which are as follows:
Potato race-Bowdoin II points; Col
by. II points; Bates, points; Maine
point.
Indoor football game-Bowdoin l.
points Coihy u points.
Three legged race-BoWdoln ~
points, Bates points; Colby points;
Maine points.
Stiff legged race-Maine 5 points;
Rowdoin > points; Bates l point.
Final results-Bowdoin So points:
Colby so points; Bates Is points; Maine
point.
The boys then went to the swimming
pool where the following races were
held:
sming race, back stroke: candle race;
sspoon and ball race; relay race.
u Results were as follows: Colby %
spoints; Bates 10 points. Bowdoin
points: Maine points.
!. Final results of the entire meet: l.
1 Colby SO points; ?. Bowdoin A points;
IS. Bates "a points: 4. Maine IL points
q After the meet the boys adjourned to
.athe Assembly hall, where refreshments
were served.
n A large shield has been offered to
ssthe team winning the league race in
sthe Junior division: this trophy to be
engraved with the names Of the men,
bers of the team and to be the perma-
nent possession of that team.
II There Will be open-h house all day
New Years, and parents are cordially
Sinvited TO come ind see their boys, as
Sthey work and play in the Boys de-
partment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

The British blockade Of Germany is
causing embarrassment to James ".
Gerard, United States ambassador to
Germany. and attaches Of the embassy
in Berlin. Ambassador Gerard has re-
ported to the state department that he is
unable to buy in Germany suitable shoes.
neckties or other wearing apparel such
rs he and his associates are accustomed
70 wear. He also needs gasoline, n xas-
oline In Germany u c0mmandee1ed BIZ
the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

] The Cony High school dancing class
ea,,e a New Year eve ball Friday eve
ming at Union hall. which was attend
, or nv about 90 couples and all passed
. very pleasan: evening. An order OF
1s dances and four extras was carried
ol,t extending until A. M, and for
which music was furnished 10y Cold
herc'e orchestra of three pieces, he
5f,4.sI1lrents Of ice cream We're served
"a, intermission. The chaperones We're;
Mr. II @. Parker. Mrs NJ. L. Wheel
az Mrs II Z. Goodrich and Mrs. H. j.
aaNrnSc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
Anthrax Father Of All Germs,

The anthrax germ is the father Of
MI germs since 1t was the first dis
covered by the weak microscopes Of
half century ago. That was because
the germ was SO big. The microscopes
could not show the smaller germs. 1t
was the anthrax germ. therefore. that
led to the development Of the microbe
theory which has caused such an ad-
vance in medicine.-B0ston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
GERMANS HEAR
BRITISH TROOPS
ON GREEK COAST

Berlin, Dec. 31.-fBy Wireless to
Sayvillel a report that British troops
have been landed on the Greek coast
near kavala was given out today by
the Overseas News Agency. which
SAYS it's information was obtained
from the Secolo of Milan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
Funeral of Mrs. Howard M. Ward

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Howard NJ. Ward We're held at 2.45
F,,dsv afternoon at the Winthrop
c.,4..- pantist church. Rev W S Phil
brook officiating i'll the presence OF Inc
relatives and friends. The floral tflp-
utes We're many and beautiful. The re-
mains will he taken on the 9.39 tram
this morning to Freeport for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

The loss of an eye. it is stated de-
prives the individual Of one-sixth of
the field Of vision The power of dl
rection is also lost. so that a person
with one eye cannot hit given, point
until he becomes accustomed to the
changed conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
LAFAYETTE DOLLARS.


Why They Wsrs Issued and What
They Are Now Werth.
In 1899 congress ordered $4,000
Lafayette dollars to be coined In aid
Of the fund for the erection Of the
Lafayette monument in Paris in 1900
The first one of the issue was struck at
the Philadelphia mint Dec. IA, 1889, on
the one hundredth anniversary OF the
death of George Washington. This
coin was set apart for presentation by
the president of the United States to
the president Of the republic Of
France.
The Lafayette dollar is legal tender
dollar and bears upon Its face double
medallion Of the heads Of Washing
ton and Lafayette and on the reverse
a miniature reproduction OF the eques-
trian statue OF Lafayette, with the In
scription, I'm Concentration Of Mon
ument Erected by School Youth OF
United States to General Lafayette,
Paris, France, 1900"
The Lafayette memorial commission
was authorized to dispose Of them at
81 apiece. the profit going to the mon
ument fund. The whole proceeding
was to honor the memory Of Lafay-
cite, and there was but one issue Of
the co.ns-viz. $4,000. They have be-
come widely scattered. mostly in the
hands Of collectors. and are worth
s1.1O to $1.25 apiece. = New York
Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
NOTHING to Worry About.

The wife was tenderly sympathetic.
"Why. George. dear" she said when
she noted her husbands tense attitude
and set eyes. what is the trouble?''
He looked at her absently. as upon a
total stranger
oh" he said at length. there was
something ! was going to worry about
i know there was-but for the life Of
me I can't think what it is."-Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
There isa Difference.

what is the difference between .
Riddle and two cats sitting on bunr
asked lad Of his father.
what an absurd question: said the
parent. "Well. / give it up"
1.-The one is a conundrum, the other
q bununderemv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

Monday evening, Jan. 3, will be a
hue,, night for the local camp s. OF ",
vher mastering Of recruits and busl-
rsee If unusual importance will take
I ,,ao.. II is expected that full member
cht,, will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

Il Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Getchell and
sNr. and Mrs. Chester Getcheu and
that- daughters of Waterville will be
.the New Years guests of Sheriff and
sM-s Colby Getchell. us State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
He Was Out.

Sbort-If the collector calls with that
bill tell him I'm out. Mrs. SHORTCUT
that would be a lie. Short-No. 1t
wouldn't; I'm out Of cash amt II
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
HOME OF THE MuskRAT.
Il Proves the Redont - Be . Mastes
Canal Builder.

Il Proves the Rodent - b . Mastss
Canal Builder.
Maybe you've seen him playing In .
stream or pond. diving, swimming and
circling about like children at game
Of tag. You would hardly thiRk that
you were watching one Of the great
est canal builders Of the world. II by
any chance you discover his home bur-
rowed in the bank Of stream or pond,
you'll see how he has earned the title.
His name Is muskrat, also called mush-
uuash, and he's at home throughout
the United States, except in the south.
When q muskrat builds his home he
makes q door along the banks under
the surface of the water. Then he
burrows upward, sometimes many
yards, ending the tunnel in a room
above the water line, where he can
sleep without fear Of hunter or trap
per.
Trappers IRE his worst enemies, for
the muskrat's fur has q commercial
value. 1t IL q reddish brown and In
used AZ q substitute for beaver. Tho
animal IL about fifteen inches long, and
his tail, which he uses as q rudder in
swimming, IL about ten inches long.
He eats grasses, roots and acornR
and II he's near q garden or truck
match he will make q raid on the farm
er's turnips and parsnips. He's also
4 cannibal II one member Of the
muskrat colony is, injured his mates
will set upon him and eat b.m--Buf.
falo NeWN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

The house Of Marrett and Nathan Mum
roe. Of Lexington. which faces the battle
green and long antedates the famous
conflict, has been purchased by Leroy S.
Brown, of Lexington. and is undergoing
e 'rocess of thorough restoration which
Wi! PR the valuable landmark tpr
Enah years to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

Jennie WEIGH, who had been visit
|ine relatives in Manchester, Oakland
and Chelsea, has returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
The Wretch.

Ethel-Did you tell the reporter that
your engagement was q secret? Marie
Yes. and the borrid thing never put
It in the paper at all.-Boston Tran
script.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

/ The store at 81 Sewall street will
o,,en Monday morning. Jan. 8, under
sthe name Of Hunts Cash store, with
4, new line Of groceries and meats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
Augusta 1880; Gardner 1901

The Augusta Juniors trimmed the
Gardiner Juniors Friday night at Gar
diner, winning by 20 pins. Dostie rolled
in State League form, getting 112 for
single and 800 for grand total. Roy was
next high with 266. For Gardiner Crit
fin was high for singles with 100 and
for totals with 2S7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

h Mrs E n Ingraham. who under
vent surgical treatment Monday at the
4 Augusta General hospital, is reported
10 he doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

4 M- and Mrs Frank Harris are re-
sceiving congratulations on the birth
* ednesday of a 1o-pound, boy. Mother
sand child are doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
Impressed Her.

You will never be able to make her
believe that he is a liar"
II wonder why:"
II believe that be once told her she
was beautiful Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
Carpet Facts.

May - Carpets are curious things,
mamma Mamma-Why SO? May
Although they are bought by the yard.
they are worn out by the feet-Chi-
cago Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
NATIONAL HOME

OFFICER Of the day, Capt. Joseph AL
len.
The tri-monthly report shows the
membership of the Branch to be 1lO1.
with 426 absent.
The remains of the late William G.
Dickey have been sent to Bradford, VT.
for burial.
William L. Blake reported Friday for
admission to the Home and was as
signed to Co. c, T. A. P.
Thomas F. Scollan, late Z. ). Navy,
Spanish War has been granted a dis
charge from the Home.
Timothy Malone left Friday on fur
Tough to visit relatives in Boston.
William c. Phillips reported Friday
from a furlough passed with friends IN
Boston.
Russell Hale returned Friday from
Dorchester, where he has been visit
ing his daughter.
MIR. and Mrs. B. E. Varnum left FIJI
day for Great Works to pass the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. l. }. DAVIS, 1of-
merly Of this place.
Mrs. Emma G. Fuller left Friday for
to friends at the Branch.
The holiday hours at the store Will
be from to 8. and the paper wlndo"
from II to L. A. NJ.
Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March-"Happy New Year" Theme
Overture-"Golden Fleece" Lavallee
Fantazia-"Le Reeve de Amour
Willard arr Theme
(Cornet Solo by Mr. GodbouD
Selection-"A Day at Arcadia
Serenade-"A Dream on the Rhine
Hartmann
Zig in G." Watson
Selection of Southern Plantation
Songs-"The Sunny South Langey
Religions services at the Home sun
day will be as follows: Mass and ser
mon by Rev. FIR Michigan at - and
Protestant services by Rev. {. II
Temple at II A. NJ. Vesper services al
P. NJ and singing by the choir IN the
hospital at P. M.
The funeral of the late Michael Nc
Grath was held from the Home chap
ell at 9 4 NJ. Friday. Rev. FIR. Nelli-
gan officiating. Tiffany camp attend
ed in a body. The remains were sent
to New York City for burial.
John Collins. a former member. is
CHARTERED in the hospital, T. A. P
awaiting re-a omission.
Charles J. Parker, who has been on
extra duty in the hospital. has been
sent to Co 3.
Andrew Mccall returned Friday from
a pass to Gardiner.
Patrick Collins of Co. L and Daniel
Meehan of Co. B have been detailed on
extra duty in the hospital
Isaac Stevens. employed in the hos
pital kitchen, has been taken up on the
sick list.
Charles j. Hayes of Co. L has been
admitted to the hospital for treatment
Henry r. Davis. who has been on
the sick list in the hospital, has re-
turned to his work in taht place.
Commencing Sunday, Jan. ., The
Catholic chapel is to have choir
composed Of: Miss Mary Allison, Mrs
Charlotte H. Lfzotte. Thomas S, Fox
and Martin S. Fox. Mrs. Margaret F
Perkins will act as organist. These mu-
sicians are we'll known and no doubt
the members will greatly enjoy the
addition to the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

The Chinese postofflce now handles
yearly more than 100000 parcels, weigh-
ing 100000 pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

A straight line 10 shortest in moraA
- well as In geomctry.-Rahel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
Talking Big.

Marriage. sir. is failure"
"Are you in a position to know. sirr"
II am. sir. and in position to say 20
I've just been divorced. Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

tons which are raised are regarded
broadly as academic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01

Want Of care does US more damage
than want Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS

No meeting of the Junior boys will
IL held Sunday at the Y. M. c. A.
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SECOND ANCONA NOTE

Continued from Page One)
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all proba bility. in a much higher meas
ure to the rapid lowering (Hinunter
werfen) of the boats during full speed,
as well as to the fact that the crew,
concerned only for itself did not res
cue the passengers of the capsized
boats.
The Finding
1T is also probably ascribable to sho.
which hit the fleeing vessel, but the
death of persons who sank with the
steamer is also, above all. ascribable to
the disloyal conduct of the crew.
LAS appears from the above adduced
state of affairs. the very esteemed note
Of Dec. 9 is based in many points on in
the United States government that solid
shot was Immediately fired toward the
steamer is incorrect; it is incorrect that
the submarine oyerhauled the steamer
during the chase, it Is incorrect that
only brief period was given for getting
the people into the boats.
'On the contrary an unusually long
period was granted to the Ancona for
getting passengers in the boats.
FINALLY, 1t is incorrect that q number
of shells were still fired at the steamer
after 1t had stopped.
1.-The facts Of the case demonstrat e
further that the commander Of the
submarine granted the steamer a full
Is minutes times. that is, more than
an adequate period to give the persons
aboard an opportunity to take to the
boats. Then. since the people were not
all saved, he carried out the torpedo
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-10
MORRIS CATHOLICS
TO OBSERVE LENT
Bishop Busch Tells of Regula.
tons in this Diocese-Obser-
vance to be General

Morris Catholics will be united in
their efforts to observe the Lenten
season which began Wednesday of this
week. Professionals will also observe
the rules and regulations prescribed
by their various churches and interest
in church matters promises to be uni
versal in this city the days of fast
and abstinence. In the Catholic and
Episcopal churches all days during
Lent, except Sundays, are days of
fast and abstinence. Easter Sunday
which comes on April %, closes the
season.
Bishop Joseph F. Busch, of ST..
Cloud, has issued the following rules
to govern Catholics during Lent:
All those under Fl years of age
and over so are obliged to abstin-
ence, and those over Fl and under 60
to both fast and abstinence, under
pain of mortal sin.
All who are obliged to fast are
allowed:
l. A cup of coffee, tea or choco-
late with small slice of bread in the
morning.
2. A full meal at noon or toward
the middle of the day.
3. The fourth part of an ordinary
meal at supper time.
All who are obliged to abstinence
are allowed flesh meat at all meals,
and those obliged to fast, at the prin-
cipal meal on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, Except the
Saturday of Ember week and Holy
Saturday,
Manual laborers may use flesh meat
at all meals, and their families at the
principal meal, on all days of Lent,
except Ash Wednesday and the We'd
nesday and Saturday of Holy week.
The use of both fish and flesh meat
at the same meal is forbidden on all
days during Lent, even on Sundays.
Those excused from fast or asbtin-
ence are obliged to some other form
of self denial, abstinence from strong
drink being especially recommended
by the Holy Father.
Good Catholics, during Lent will
abstain also from all public and
noisy amusements, such as dancing,
card parties, visiting theatres and pic
ture shows.
In all cases of doubt, ones pastor
or confessor should be consulted.
The devotions of the Way of the
Cross will be held in all churches on
the Friday evenings of Lent.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-10
SCHOOL VAUDEVILLE
STAGED SATURDAY
Students of Agricultural School
to Present Varied Program
at Orpheum

Another item will be added to sue
cessful local talent productions of the
year when the Farm school students
appear in vaudeville at the Orpheun
next Saturday night.
Under the direction of Mr.. Sorfater
of Glenwood, a band has been de-
veloped which is a sensation in itself.
The band will appear in concert fol
the first time in Morris on the pro-
gram Saturday evening. 1t was en-
Enthusiastically received by the crowds
at short course month ago and will
form one of the strongest features of
the coming performance.
Two bright snappy little farces will
be presented and the program will be
interspersed with features and spe-
cialties which will appeal to all patrons
of amateur theatricals. The program
is of sufficient brevity and punch to
form a real recreation. 1t is given
in the benefit of athletics and debat-
ing.
Prices are Csc and 35c. Tickets
are on sale at Krueger's.
---~
Be photographed this year on your
birthday. adv.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-10

Methodist Episcopal church met with
Mrs. Howard Clark, Wednesday
March LIST, 1916. After roll call and
responses by members, address OF
welcome by the president and bust.
ness session. Mrs. John Grove took
charge of the program, which proved
to be very interesting and was much
enjoyed. -. -...-
This year the society is making a
study of "Home Missions in Action"
Poem" Home Cleaning Idyl."
Reading, Little True American
Mrs. Holmes.
"Home Missions as an Educative
Force. Mrs. j. Grove.
After the program, a pleasant time
was spent, refreshments being served
by the hostesses of the day.
Thee next meeting of the auxiliary
will be held the first Wednesday in
April with Mrs. L. D. Trip. All
ladies interested in this work are
most cordially invited.
Henry hobbs, Pastor.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-10
hemsevles-not by the assessor.

themsevles-no by the assessor.
In nearly every community tax
lodging is resorted to most people
who are best able to pay. 1t is not
the citizen of limited means whose
property is all in sight and easily
found by the assessor who escapes.
Such people as rule pay taxes on
every dollars worth of property they
have in the world. -
"The tax commission will aid
assessors by every means in its
power to enforce the law against tax
dodgers and when a false statement by
a taxpayer is called to our attention
we will see that the matter is placed
in the hands of the county attorney
for prosecution. Much can be done
by assessors to prevent tax lodging if
they will perform their duties fear
lessly and diligently and in strict ac-
cordance with law.
eff honest taxpayer could only be
brought to realize that the only way
their rights can be safeguarded and a
square deal for everybody obtained is
by a full listing and legal assessment
of all property in their district, tax
lodging instead of being regarded as
a harmless game of wits in which
the strong, the resourceful, and the
greedy nearly always win, would be
regarded as crime and dealt with
accordingly. If good citizens fully
understood that tax lodging in nine
cases out of ten simply meant that
we'll to do citizens were casting their
tax burdens upon their less favored
brethren tax lodging would become
odious and tax dodger, if discovered,
would become an object of contempt
in every community.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-10
LUTHERAN SYNOD CHURCH.

Services Sunday, March 18th.
Morning service. at Morris at 10 80
in the English language.
Afternoon service at Hancock at 3
o'clock in English.
Confirmation classes meet in Morris
Saturday, Mar. 9Th at G. Satter's re-
sidence at 10 o'clock a. m. In Han
cock after service.
Thnrnnll pnnHnr,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-10
Chokio Landlord Passes

James Hendricks, we'll known and
popular hotel man at Chokio, died at
the Graceville hospital Saturday last
week following surgical operation.
He was about sixty-dve years of age
and had conducted the Commercial
hotel at Chokio for fourteen years
and had large acquaintance through
tout the state.
The remains were brought here for
burial Wednesday morning.